KVAEN: Swedish Melodic Death/Black Metallers Reveal “The Ancient Gods” Video/Single; The Formless Fires Full-Length Nears Release On Metal Blade Records

Watch/stream KVAEN’s “The Ancient Gods” HERE. “The Ancient Gods” is the latest single from Swedish melodic black/death metallers KVAEN. The spellbinding new hymn comes off the band’s impending new full-length, The Formless Fires, set for release on June 21st on Read More …

CATEGORY 7: New Heavy Metal Supergroup Unleashes “Exhausted” Video/Single

CATEGORY 7, the new heavy metal collective featuring the all-star lineup of John Bush (Armored Saint, Anthrax), Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob, Sonic Universe, Noturnall), Phil Demmel (Machine Head, Kerry King, Vio-Lence), Jack Gibson (Exodus), and Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Overkill), Read More …

MANIC ABRAXAS: Maine-Based Avant Doom/Punk Trio To Release Dystopian Fourth Album, Skinformation, August 2nd; “Manic Abraxas” Single, Cover Art, And Preorders Posted

photos by Michael Hallahan From the wooded northern realms of Bangor, Maine, three-piece powerhouse MANIC ABRAXAS has completed their fourth album, Skinformation, now set for release in August. Uniting drummer Tom Bennett, bassist/vocalist/synth player Justin Hamm, and guitarist/vocalist/synth player Dallas Read More …

BEEHOOVER: Exile On Mainstream Records To Reissue Second Album From German Avant Rock Duo, Heavy Zooo, On Vinyl For The First Time; Preorders Posted

The eclectic music experts at long-running Exile On Mainstream mark a historic moment for the label, announcing their first-ever reissue, for BEEHOOVER’s second album, Heavy Zooo. Is it metal? Is it stoner rock? Is it jazz, or even avant-garde? Just Read More …

HELLBUTCHER: “Inferno’s Rage” Video Now Playing; Self-Titled Debut Out Now On Metal Blade Records!

Watch/stream HELLBUTCHER’s “Inferno’s Rage” HERE. HELLBUTCHER is pleased to unleash their fiery new video for “Inferno’s Rage.” The track comes by way of the band’s self-titled debut, released last Friday via Metal Blade Records. As the frontman of legendary Swedish Read More …

MEDIA: Phoenix Psychedelic/Alternative Metal Trio Surprise-Releases Third Installment Of Concept Trilogy With Output; LP Containing All Three Parts To See Release Later This Year

photos by Brett Cline Phoenix, Arizona based psychedelic/alternative rock trio MEDIA today surprise-releases a new EP, Output, marking the third and final installment in their trilogy of joined concept titles. MEDIA was founded by Billy Tegethoff (The Oxford Coma) and Richard Wnuk who Read More …

TRIBUNAL: Vancouver Orchestral Doom Act Begins Eastern North American Spring Tour With Mares Of Thrace Today; Acclaimed The Weight Of Remembrance Debut LP Out Now On 20 Buck Spin

photos by Sav Bagshaw Vancouver-based gothic/orchestral doom collective TRIBUNAL begins their run of late Spring tour dates with Mares Of Thrace today in Hamilton, Ontario. The Weight Of Exile Tour 2024 will run through June 15th, winding its way from Read More …

THE ANTIKAROSHI: Sixth LP German Experimental Post-Hardcore Trio, L’inertie Polaire, Out Today Via Exile On Mainstream Records And Streaming Everywhere

“The vocals and whole vibe are reminiscent of 31 Knots, Fugazi, and Dag Nasty collaborating on a union hall stage for a $5 show circa ’03.” – Everything Is Noise L’inertie Polaire, the sixth LP from Potsdam, Germany-based trio THE Read More …

200 STAB WOUNDS: “Ride The Flatline” Single Featuring Guest Vocals From Jami Morgan Of Code Orange Now Playing; Manual Manic Procedures Nears Release On Metal Blade Records

Watch/stream 200 STAB WOUNDS’ “Ride The Flatline” video HERE. “Ride The Flatline” is the latest single from Cleveland death metal outfit, 200 STAB WOUNDS. The punishing new track comes off the band’s Manual Manic Procedures full-length, set for release on Read More …

CARNWENNAN: Outlaws Of The Sun Hosts Exclusive Stream Of Lotus Debut LP From Albany, New York-Based Sludge/Doom Metal Quartet; Album Out Friday On Darkest Records

“This is an awe-inspiring and jaw-dropping record that could possibly become one of the best drone metal albums of the year.” – Outlaws Of The Sun Tomorrow, Albany, New York-based sludge/drone metal quartet CARNWENNAN will release their debut LP, Lotus, Read More …