Green Carnation Premiere Grand and Gloomy New Album

Posted on September 4, 2025

While they quickly amassed a cult following behind one of the most ambitious epics in metal history, for the past 35 years, there was one tale – or three, to be exact – that continued to elude Green Carnation. That is, until now. With The Shores of Melancholia, the long-accomplished prog metal journeymen are finally setting sail on an epic album trilogy that will take fans to the highest peaks and darkest inner rooms.

Stoned Jesus Reach New Highs on “Low”

Posted on August 26, 2025

They’ve always been true trailblazers, but on the band’s upcoming sixth album, Stoned Jesus are expanding their horizons to a mind-melting degree. On the first single from Songs to Sun, the heavy progressive rockers outran their demons by popping off surprising twists and hidden hooks. Now, front man Igor Sydorenko and his new mates are revealing something that the band has never done before.

Hooded Menace Reawaken Classic Horror on “Pale Masquerade”

Posted on August 25, 2025

Ever since they formed in 2007, Hooded Menace have commanded hordes of underground metalheads with creepily, crushing tempos. Their upcoming seventh album is still grounded in classic horrors. But on Lachrymose Monuments of Obscuration, the Finnish stewards of death-doom remain far from stuck in their ways.

Anciients Add New Dates to North American Tour

Posted on August 25, 2025

Starting this week, Anciients are kicking off their first U.S. tour in 8 years. The heavy, heady and heartfelt Canucks are performing their latest Canadian Grammy-winning opus throughout the American North and Southwest. Along the way, the band will make a few stops down south around their appearance at ProgPower USA. After this month-long run is over, it won’t be long before they return to the road.

Ne Obliviscaris Announce 2025 North American Tour

Posted on August 25, 2025

After a blistering run on the European summer festival circuit, Ne Obliviscaris are returning to North America this November. Over the course of a 2 hour show, the progressive metal maestros will perform both their latest critically-acclaimed album Exul and the groundbreaking Citadel, which recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. This is the band’s first headlining tour of North America with new harsh vocalist James Dorton and original drummer Dan Presland.

Cryptopsy Celebrating None So Vile on European Headline Tour

Posted on August 25, 2025

Even among the underworld of extreme metal, after more than three decades, no band is more vile than Cryptopsy. While only a year removed from winning a Canadian Grammy, this summer, the legendary band of brutal death metal technicians reigned infernal bloodshed over Europe in high anticipation of their critically acclaimed new album.

Bask Take Americana to Heavy New Dimension on The Turning

Posted on August 21, 2025

Ever since they came rumbling down from the Blue Ridge Mountains, Bask have sounded of their very own time and place. The climb to reach album number four ended up taking these Southern trailblazers on one hell of a trip. But on The Turning, the band take their homebrewed Heavy Americana to a whole new dimension.

Anciients Test their Mettle on “Is It Your God”

Posted on August 19, 2025

After almost a decade of soul searching through the Canadian wilderness, Anciients are finally returning to the U.S. Starting next week, the heavy, heady and heartfelt Canucks will guide neighboring metal legions through the many peaks of their latest JUNO Award-winning album Beyond the Reach of the Sun. During this month-long trek, the band will blaze across both coasts and the Southwest with special stops down south around ProgPower USA.

How Stoned Jesus Wrote “Shadowland”

Posted on August 14, 2025

Stoned Jesus have already made their mark as true trailblazers, but with their new album, these pilgrims of heavy progressive rock are embarking on their most expansive journey yet. The lead single from Songs to Sun opens with one of the band’s doomiest riffs. Though as revealed by frontman Igor Sydorenko, “Shadowland” gleams with surprising twists and hidden hooks.

Bask Bend the Law on “The Traveler”

Posted on August 12, 2025

For as long as they’ve been together, Bask have called Asheville, North Carolina home. But ever since they came rumbling down from the Land of the Sky, it was clear that these Southern trailblazers were cut from a different neck of the woods. On their upcoming fourth album, the band take Heavy Americana to a whole new dimension. The latest single from The Turning revolves around “The Traveler”, a mysteriously ageless gunslinger who refuses to go down amidst a mind-melting blaze of glory.

…and Oceans & Mörk Gryning Announce European Regeneration MMXXV tour

Posted on August 12, 2025

Finland’s symphonic black metal innovators, …and Oceans, are set to bring the ritualistic weight of their latest album, The Regeneration Itinerary, to the stage this December with a co‑headline tour alongside Mörk Gryning and Angstkrig. Titled The European Regeneration MMXXV, the tour will span nine select cities, offering a visceral live experience that merges stark orchestral atmospheres with experimental extremity.

Weedeater Announce More U.S. Tour Dates

Posted on August 11, 2025

Already this year, Weedeater have hit the old dusty trail with their Season of Mist labelmates Bask before joining Napalm Death and Melvins for a savage imperial death march. But the Cape Fear legends have plenty more sludge in the tank. The band are rolling up 2025 with a fresh strand of headlining shows, plus dates with Acid Bath, High on Fire and Baroness in honor of the The Red Album and Blue Record.