The self-titled fourth album from Houston’s Oceans of Slumber has been eagerly anticipated, following the critical acclaim heaped upon…
In Hinduism, Kaliyuga is the fourth and present cycle of the world, often referred to as the dark age…
One of the biggest heavy metal bands of the twenty-first century, Lamb of God has been busy supporting Slayer…
After an incredible 32 years and fifteen albums, legendary purveyors of doom, Paradise Lost have relinquished none of their…
The doom-death-gothic legends have been through so many musical phases in their incredible 32-year career that you never know…
Finnish melodeath group Wolfheart is masterminded by frontman Tuomas Saukkonen, whose very own sub-genre of ‘winter metal,’ a heavy…
Pennsylvania’s twice Grammy-nominated melodic metalcore heroes, August Burns Red have long been a force for positivity and hope within…
For the past four years, German extreme metal masters Heaven Shall Burn have been on a creative journey unprecedented…
Endurance (Tenacity Music) is an appropriate title for the seventh album from MXD, the Swiss electro-industrial outfit who have been navigating the underground for an impressive twenty-two years. Try swimming in this release’s murky depths.
Due September 27th via Tenacity Music, Voice of Ruin’s Acheron has an anthemic feel throughout. This is a big album that deserves international recognition for this underrated Swiss band.
It takes courage to self-publish a book, as it takes courage to self-release an album, and Prognosis’ Phil Weller is to be applauded; for baring his soul on the page, for taking a risk, and for reminding us of the hard work and passion that lies behind a metal album.
Europe is pretty spoiled for extreme music festivals these days, but don’t let SYLAK Open Air slip under your radar. This small, friendly and eclectic gathering is one of the best ways to get your metal festival fix this summer.
Due June 7th via Listenable Records, Bury The Pain is a solid, enjoyable thrash album that should ensure Xentrix a warm welcome back to festival stages this summer.