Norwegian musician Trond “Trånn” Ciekals, known for his work in the black metal scene, passed away on February 8, 2025, at the age of 47.  Born in Stavanger, Rogaland, in 1978, he was the guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist who shaped the sound of Djevel, contributing to the band’s haunting...

Let it be known, it was about time to dive into what the Netherlands continues to offer, and I’ve found a curious creation by Ter Ziele, titled “Embodiment of Death“. This act carves its own path, pouring out mind-bending, desolate riffs alongside fragile melodies and vocals that cut deep....

The members of Ritualmord (Kim Carlsson and 1853) have spoken. Their first full-length, “This Is Not Lifelover”, is officially on the way. The cover is unveiled, the tracklist laid bare—this creation is taking shape. Unbound by genre, the album marks a new chapter, one built on years of evolution, sacrifice,...

Rockstadt Extreme Fest has just dropped the (almost) full lineup, daily schedule, and stage details for this year’s edition. The wait is nearly over—almost every band, every set time, every stage has been revealed. Whether you’re planning to see your longtime favorites or discover new bands that will shake...

January 18, 2025, Quantic Club. Yoth Iria, Machiavellian God, Dark Fusion, Karma Violens, and False Reality came through, and let’s just say, it wasn’t your average night. With Rusidava Management and Psychosounds Music behind the event, the underground came to life in its purest form. False Reality: Shattering Expectations...

Prognan continues to masterfully weave history, emotion, and vehemence into their storytelling with “Sve Će To Narod Pozlatiti“. This colossal two-hour-plus album doesn’t just revisit the turmoil of World War II—it brings it to life with a cinematic grandeur rarely seen in music. Through their black metal canvas, the...

Across The Shade just revealed “Kingdom“, offering a first taste of their second album “Madness“, out January 24, 2025. Polish melodic death metal at its sharpest, this one’s already turning heads. The Song That Hits Different The video for “Kingdom” unfurls a captivating aesthetic, opening with a lone woman,...

March 29, 2025 marks the launch of Bucharest Prog Day, a fresh concept set to redefine the progressive music scene. New, daring, and unapologetically bold, this festival is set to carve out a new chapter in Romania’s metal scene. Hosted at Quantic in Bucharest, and organized by Cavalleria Events,...

Romanian black metal act Akral Necrosis brings a piece of Absu‘s dark history to the surface with their newly released cover. The release, a deep dive into Absu’s mythological soundscape, reflects Akral Necrosis’ commitment to preserving the raw essence of black metal while honoring one of its most unique...