The evocative and anxiety-fueled four-track EP titled We Created Music for the Films No One Saw by the now-defunct experimental post-rock/lo-fi ambient project Sagntid is out now and offers a bleak, introspective journey through lo-fi soundscapes inspired by the notion of being trapped within another person’s poisonous aura of being. In the words of J.N.,…
C E L A V I RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND ANNOUNCE DOWNLOAD APPEARANCE Welsh Bilingual nu-metal duo C E L A V I continue their rise with their fiercest release yet, PLASTER, which is a cathartic, high-impact anthem that merges raw aggression with captivating hooks. The track is out now and is taken from the…
IMPERIUM ANNOUNCE NEW SINGLE, DEBUT ALBUM, FESTIVAL APPEARANCES & SHOWS Rising from the UK underground metal scene, IMPERIUM are quickly establishing themselves as a leading modern thrash act. Known for razor-sharp riffs, groove-laden force, and commanding vocals, they’ve built a reputation for explosive live shows. Their engulfing debut album, Exodus Unknown, releases via Heavy Metal…
Ventetiden er over. Nå er endelig årets spilletider og komplett festivalprogram klart for Tons of Rock. Tusenvis av fans kan endelig begynne den viktigste planleggingen av festivalsommeren 2026. Lysløypa skal tegnes. Favoritter skal prioriteres. Nye band skal oppdages. Fire dager, fire scener og over 60 band og artister skal fordeles på én episk festivalhelg på…
Avatar er klar for Tons of Rock og spiller fredag 26. juni. Det svenske metalbandet går inn på plakaten som erstatter for The Pretty Reckless, som dessverre har måttet trekke seg fra festivalen. Avatar har de siste årene etablert seg som et av de største moderne navnene innen internasjonal metal. Med sin kombinasjon av melodisk…
A Descent into Psychological Ruin: New Blackened Death Metal EP Explores PTSD and Mental Collapse Emerging from the shadows of war-scarred consciousness, a new three-track blackened death metal EP delivers an unflinching exploration of psychological trauma, mental illness, and the lingering horrors of combat. Blending oppressive atmospheres with relentless aggression, this release is not merely…
Photo: Anne Swallow Finnish metal pioneers AMORPHIS have announced the Borderland Tour 2027, a massive European headline run set to bring their signature blend of melodic death metal, progressive textures, and dark Nordic atmosphere across the continent this winter. Joining them as special guests are INSOMNIUM, with support from UNTO OTHERS. The tour kicks off on…
Oslo premium party-rock hellraisers BONG VOYAGE (feat. members of Håndgemeng, Suncraft, Buskas) unleashed their fist-pumping and sin-laden debut album “Hedonistic Hard Rock” on Ripple Music! “Incredibly exhilarating.” – Rock N Force“Some of the most catchy and sing-along-able songs this genre has to offer.” – Metal Epidemic“This year’s party album has arrived and needs to be…
To tunge navn klare for Southern Discomfort (9 og 10 okt) 2026 Southern Discomfort utvider årets line‑up med to markante band fra hver sin kant av den ekstremmetalliske skalaen: islandske Devine Defilement og tyske Imperium Dekadenz. Begge representerer hver sin distinkte retning innen moderne ekstremmetal – brutalt, atmosfærisk og kompromissløst. Devine Defilement (IS) Fra Reykjavík kommer Devine Defilement,…
Norwegian local pagans are at it again with the new killer single `Baal & blasfemi´ released May 9th 2026. The song is heavily inspired by executions in Norway throughout years 1600-1876, blasphemous beliefs and the judgement of it. Although lyrically its connections to witchery , religious terror and even early nwbm scene if you want…
Photo: Linnea Syversen Norwegian-Swedish atmospheric outfit Kalandra present a striking new reinterpretation of Radiohead’s Everything in Its Right Place — transformed through language, tone, and sonic weight into a version that resonates far beyond its origins. What began as an impromptu soundcheck experiment quickly evolved into a fully realized artistic statement: a New Norse (Nynorsk)…
Photo: Linda Florin Eradikated er ute med oppfølgeren til sitt grammisnominerte debutalbum og legger ut på omfattende europaturné med Havok! Fredag 8. mai slapp Eradikated sin nye fullengder Wiring of Violence, den etterlengtede oppfølgeren til det Grammis-nominerte debutalbumet Descendants fra 2023. Tematikken på det nye albumet kretser rundt kamp og motstand mot de mørke kreftene i vår samtid,…
Photo: Anna Niedermeier BUSHMAN’S REVENGE ANNOUNCES SECOND SINGLE FROM AH, LES VACHES! After over 20 years, there’s been some significant changes within the world of Bushman’s Revenge. So, what’s new? Well, they have a new member, the one and only Tor Egil Kreken – bass player, session ace, and all ’round musician extraordinaire! He and Even…
OPENSIGHT will unveil their deeply captivating new album, The Outfit, on Friday 15th May via Inertial Music. Ahead of the album, the band have released their engrossing new single, Killer Outfit. Watch the video here Aisten to the band at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4nuByHPiaXckms2WRkAYTX . Renowned for their expansive, emotionally resonant sound, OPENSIGHT fuse brooding atmospheres with propulsive…
UK alternative rock band MERCERS unveil their captivating debut EP, The Liminal Tapes, out everywhere on Friday 17th July. The band have just revealed their fiery new single and video, Cleanse / Repeat. Check out the video here Formed in 2025, MERCERS are comprised of two members from nu-metallers FONY. But this is not a…
Redshift is set to release scathing A.I-inspired third concept album ‘Down The Wire’ on May 29th. Today first ‘The Singer‘ single comes out Bath-based progressive-metal three-piece Redshift return with the announcement of their long-awaited third studio album ‘Down The Wire’, set for release May 29th 2026 via Pale Wizard Records. Formed in 2017, influenced by…
Tithonia Roux Photography South African outfit We Kill Cowboys return with Year Of The Snake, a deeply introspective and emotionally charged new single that explores transformation, self-love, and stepping into a higher version of oneself. Blending hypnotic energy with the band’s signature raw intensity, Year Of The Snake feels both deeply personal and spiritually expansive.…
Photo: Anine Desire Halcyon Days kanaliserer rastløs energi og indre kaos i “My Heart Is My Compass”, en eksplosiv post-hardcore-låt drevet av tempo, sinne og emosjonell ærlighet Låta tar for seg utmattelsen ved å alltid si ja, bære for mye, og sakte miste kontakten med egne behov. Med knivskarpe riff, nådeløse trommer og et refreng…
Photo: Travis Shinn Today, the world’s fastest band speeds up and into its biggest, boldest and most electrifying era to date: DragonForce have announced Alissa White-Gluz as their newest member and first frontwoman. In a momentous union of two storied and unstoppable forces, the preeminent pioneers of extreme power metal will now be joined by one of metal’s legendary…
THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR CONTINUES – FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH ANNOUNCE 2027 UK & EUROPE ARENA TOUR WITH SPECIAL GUEST LAMB OF GOD AND BLEED FROM WITHIN General Onsale Begins Friday, May 8 at 10am Local Time Spotify Presale Starts Thursday, May 7 at Noon Local TimeArtist, O2 & Venue Partner Presales Start Wednesday, May…
