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  • SAGNTID RELEASES THE “WE CREATED MUSIC FOR THE FILMS NO ONE SAW” EP

    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

    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 – new single from debut album

    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…

  • TONS OF ROCK 2026 – programslipp

    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 – klare til Tons of Rock 2026

    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…

  • VYR MUK – new EP about PTSD and mental illness

    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…

  • AMORPHIS – announce 2027 tour across Europe

    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…

  • BONG VOYAGE – new album out

    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…

  • SOUTHERN DISCOMFORT 2026 – utvited med 2 nye navn

    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,…

  • ORMABOL – new song and video

    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…

  • Kalandra – unveil officially approved Nynorsk reinterpretation of Radiohead classic

    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)…

  • ERADIKATED – slipper oppfølgeren til sitt grammis nominerte debutalbum

    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,…

  • BUSHMAN’S REVENGE – second single from upcoming album

    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 – detail new single and album

    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…

  • MERCERS – announce debut EP and release new single

    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 – new single from upcoming album

    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…

  • WE KILL COWBOYS – Embrace Transformation On Powerful New Single

    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.…

  • HALCYON DAYS – siste singel før albumslipp

    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…

  • DRAGONFORCE – Announces New Vocalist And Frontwoman ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ

    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…

  • FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH – announce 2027 UK&Europe arena tour

    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…

  • DEVIN TOWNSEND – announces METAMORPHOSIS Solo UK & European Tour 2026

    Photo: Tom Hawkins Forging a career over four decades in countless genres, Devin Townsend has reached cult status in the progressive-metal world for his polymathic talent and continual pushing of the envelope. In 2025, after a career including iconic performances at Royal Albert Hall and multiple world tours, Townsend announced an indefinite hiatus from touring. Having then delivered the live debut…

  • SKYLOTH – new album out

    Skyloth is a metal band based in Amsterdam, led by founder Ilya Sapachev. Drawing influences from Gojira, Killswitch Engage, Loathe, and Mastodon, the band blends melodic death metal with post-black, progressive, and metalcore elements. By consciously crossing genre boundaries, Skyloth creates a sound that is both distinctive and emotionally powerful. Originally formed in Russia, the…

  • BLOOD INCANTATION – new album out in June

    Following their boundary-shattering 2024 opus Absolute Elsewhere, Denver’s cosmic death metal visionaries Blood Incantation return with a new chapter that dives deeper into the origins of their most expansive era.All Gates Open (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) will be released on June 5th, 2026 via Century Media with pre-orders launching today. Originally only available as part of the deluxe Absolute Elsewhere Artbook, All Gates Open now emerges as a standalone…

  • TYGERS OF PAN TANG – release new single

    Photo credit: Steven Christie The TYGERS OF PAN TANG need no introduction to any true heavy rock fan of the past five decades. Yet, unlike many of their peers from the NWOBHM era, the British rock legends continue not only to endure, but to evolve, delivering fresh energy, sharper hooks, and undeniable fire with every new release. “Electrifyed”,…

  • ONSÈGEN ENSEMBLE – announces new album for June

    Photo: Jani Kaarlela ONSÉGEN ENSEMBLE ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM AND SINGLE Karisma Records is proud to announce a new album from Finnish collective Onségen Ensemble. The band’s fifth album, A Tale, will be released June 26th on vinyl, CD and digital formats, and will be available on all major streaming platforms. With A Tale, the band’s expression becomes…

  • SVARTTJERN – set to perform two concerts in Sweden

    Norwegian black metallers in Svarttjern are returning to Sweden for the first time since 2014.  On May 8th they are set to perform at Kollektivet Livet Bar &Scen i Stockholm, followed by a show in Gothenburg, at The Abyss the day after. They are set to deliver two dark and chaotic evenings, together with great…

  • THE TIRITH – new video out

    BRIT PROGRESSIVE CREW RELEASE NEW SINGLE & ANNOUNCE BRAND NEW ALBUM UK progressive rock outfit, THE TIRITH, return with a powerful new chapter, reaffirming their place in the modern prog scene. Their new single, Save The Oak, is out now. Watch the video: Look out for the band’s new album, Quetzalcoatl, out Friday 3rd July.…

  • LITTLE KING – Posts New Studio Video

    LITTLE KING Posts New Studio Video “Keyboard Soldier” + “Lente Viviente” Tour Recap Hitting the road with three decades of songwriting, storytelling, and sonic evolution behind them, Phoenix’s Little King spent this past March bringing their “Lente Viviente Tour” to stages across New Mexico, Texas, Arizona, and even a surprise pop‑up show in Mexico. Now,…

  • VERSUS – new single set loose

    UK ALT ROCKERS SET LOOSE BRAND NEW SINGLE & MORE Brit alternative rockers VERSUS have thrown down a serious marker with the release of their enticing new single and video, This Is Everything, which is out now Listen to the band at – https://open.spotify.com/artist/67pt9vgrdK8u8meLF6B0km . Making waves with their high-energy blend of post-hardcore grit and emotionally charged…

  • PLUM – releases powerful new single and video

    Photographer – Sherene Hustler An emotional exploration of redemption, faith, and the journey back to self PLUM returns with their deeply moving new single, Reach Out, accompanied by a haunting and visually striking music video. The release marks a bold and introspective chapter for the band, blending raw emotional honesty with themes of spiritual longing…