July 28th will see the release of "Awakening Rage", the third studio album by Brazilian thrashers BLACKNING, which will see the light of day via Swedish label Black Lion Records. "Awakening Rage" revolves around all the disturbing things imposed on us, politricks, lies and control of the masses. There’s anger, fast riffs, slow chunky grooves, and all the chemistry that the band learned on tour through Europe, Russia and Brazil....

Hard-hitting Australian metal band Carbon Black has announced a partnership with Wormholedeath for the release of 'We Remain' Special Edition. The album was initially released independently in 2022 and received critical acclaim, with several positive reviews. Carbon Black is thrilled to partner with Wormholedeath to bring their music to even more audiences around the world.

'We Remain' is an album that Carbon Black is immensely proud of, and for good...

Discover the hauntingly beautiful world of In Spite of Thunder, a solo music project led by Cathy, a classically trained French singer, composer, jazz flutist, and self-taught pianist. After her first instrumental piano album "For the Restless - Acoustic Dreams" in 2020, Cathy has delved deep into her passion for gothic music and black metal, creating emotionally charged gothic rock with captivating piano melodies.

In Spite of Thunder's new music...

Returning with his first solo music in 18 months - Richard Walters - is pleased to present the new single: “Move On”. Released today via the Nettwerk label, the track is an initial taster of a brand new album from the Oxfordshire artist and composer, which is due for release later in 2023.

Entwining atmospheric, pin-drop arrangements with confessional lyrics to stir the soul, “Move On” is the sound of...

In an era marked by the unexpected, Portuguese progressive black metal band Aoidos hits hard with their latest release, "Black Swan". The compelling single offers a sonic exploration of the psychological impact of unpredicted, world-altering events – a timely reflection on the global toll of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Speaking candidly about the creative process behind "Black Swan", Aoidos' vocalist and guitarist, João Freitas, explained how their unique sound is forged....

Having toured the UK either side of the pandemic to promote his two studio albums to date (‘Everything Is Fine’ and ‘Born Against’), the unique and charismatic solo artist Amigo The Devil aka Danny Kiranos has recently announced his first ever tour on this side of the Atlantic with a full band. Currently on a US trek supporting Clutch, ATD and Co will begin a month long European run in...

NWOBHM artist from Singapore, The Ironfist, unleashes its latest full-length abomination with Sliptrick Records entitled Tyrant's Return!

Containing 13 tracks of merciless, vicious & unforgiving necro wave of blackened heavy metal, it is a must for all fans of traditional heavy metal worship and black thrash alike! Brace yourselves for relentless headbanging epic aggression!

A great meetup with old pal Saiya Batsaikhan proved to be the spark that The Ironfist...

As the progressive metal landscape continues to evolve, one band that has consistently pushed the envelope of innovation is Phase Transition. The Portuguese quartet recently released a new symphonic single, "Your Guide," symbolizing a sound revolution for the band and delivering a message of hope through a blend of English and Portuguese lyrics. The band provides insight into their creative process, the themes that drive this release, and their expectations...

Desert rock pioneers Yawning Man and Fu Manchu guitarist Bob Balch team up for their new project YAWNING BALCH and release the second track taken from their debut album "Volume One", to be issued this July 7th on Heavy Psych Sounds. Dive into the ambient vibrations of "Low Pressure Valley" now...

Yawning Balch is the amalgam of guitarist Bob Balch (Fu Manchu, Big Scenic Nowhere), and the current incarnation of...

Ovtlier announced they will be hitting the road this summer with Any Given Sin and Shallow Side on The Sinful Side Tour. The tour will kick off on August 9th in Cincinnati, OH at Madison Live and conclude on August 26th in Johnson City, TN at Capones.

The band recently teamed up with SiriusXM Octane for the exclusive world premiere of their latest single "Heartless". The single released to all...

From the team behind Meakusma festival and ArsVitha comes a new event ‘Weekender Festival’.

From August 25th to 27th, Weekender will celebrate the end of summer, in various venues in the beautiful town of St. Vith in Belgium. Weekender is a new boutique festival featuring a diverse lineup of eclectic listening music and two big club nights. Using venues in St.Vith like Triangel for clubbing, Kino Corso for concerts with...

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