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Akercocke, the celebrated masters of dark & twisted British extreme metal made their triumphant return in 2017 with their long awaited new new studio album “Renaissance in Extremis” and have released a new video for the track ‘Insentience’ from the acclaimed release. You can watch below. Jason Mendonça explains the songs creation, development and the [...]

Norwegian Black Metal titans Immortal have finally premiered the highly-awaited first single of their upcoming album. The single is the title track “Northern Chaos Gods”. You can listen to it below. The band commented: “We are eternally dedicated to Immortal and our own musical past. The album is conceptual, and the first step in the [...]

Swiss metal titans Samael have announced the departure of their guitarist Mak. A replacement has already been announced as well. Samael stated on their Facebook page: “Mak is leaving S A M A E L. The band regrets this, but accepts his decision and we wish him all the best for his future endeavors. From [...]

Swedish unique act Ghost has been promising heavier material ever since a fourth album started to be mentioned. Now the band has premiered a brand new song entitled “Rats”. A cinematic video has also been released, very inspired by the 80’s film style. You can watch it below. Ghost also announced that their new album will [...]

Italian symphonic death metal kings Fleshgod Apocalypse have been robbed in Sweden. Leader Francesco Paoli has posted a video mentioning what happened and announcing that the rest of the tour is now cancelled due to the loss of indispensable gear and equipment. You can watch the video below, as well as a list of the [...]

“Unsettling Whispers” will be out on June 22, 2018 via Transcending Obscurity Records. Portuguese Black Metal act Gaerea have released a single extracted from the band’s upcoming album “Unsettling Whispers”. You can listen to it below. Transcending Obscurity commented: “Gaerea have turned the genre of black metal on its head. While most rehash the classic sound, [...]

You can pre-order “Messe Noire” here. Polish black/death titans Behemoth have released a new trailer video for their new upcoming live DVD/Blu-ray, which will be entitled “Messe Noire”. This new live release is due to be out on April 13th. You can watch it below: Messe Noire includes the band’s shows in Warsaw, Poland on [...]

Polish Decapitated have finally returned home. This past January, all charges against the band members were dropped. Things haven’t been easy for the band since September of last year when the group was arrested for alleged rape and kidnapping after their show at The Pin in Spokane, Washington on August 31st 2017. Finally, after months [...]

Andorran progressive metallers Persefone have released their dark new single ‘In Lak’Ech’ (feat. Tim Charles from Ne Obliviscares) ahead of their upcoming EU tour. The single will be available to purchase digitally and also on 12″ vinyl. You can watch the lyric video to the single below. With a new guitarist and a new drummer [...]

Tool guitarist Adam Jones shared a brief update from the recording sessions of the band’s massively-anticipated new album, revealing the boys are using analog equipment. The post states: “Danny Carey and Evil Joe Barresi dialing in some drums. And yes… no sound for you. 2″ tape bitch and an ultimate SSL board with Neve and [...]

Once again, The Faceless is Michael Keene all alone. Today, all three members besides Michael Keene posted Facebook statuses confirming that they left the band. Not only has Ken Sorceron left the band after a two year run, but so have drummer Bryce Butler and rhythm guitarist Justin McKinney, leaving Keene as the only member [...]

“The Nightraiser” will be released worldwide on March 23rd by Mosher Records and Firecum Records. Portuguese speed metallers Toxikull have just released the video for the track “Nightraiser”, off the album with the same name. Featuring a dark and raw tone, inspired by videos from the 80’s filled with grain and contrast, it captures and illustrates the [...]

Greek occult black metallers with ritual & 70’s rock influences, Acherontas, revealed details surrounding their new studio album titled “Faustian Ethos”. The album is set to be released on May 18th in Europe and May 25th in North America via Agonia Records. Meanwhile they released a lyric video of the first single “Sorcery And The Apeiron”: [...]

While My City Burns debut album to be released in Europe on March 30th and In Japan on May 30th. Metalcore/Post-Hardcore act While My City Burns from Reykjavík, Iceland are proud to announce that their debut album “Prone To Self Destruction” will be released on 30 March 2018 via Wormholedeath / The Orchard / Aural Music [...]