Illia Rafalskyi is a name connected to several projects such as Severoth, Galdur, and Морок. He entered the sphere of black metal and explored other subgenres such as atmospheric black metal and pagan black metal out of a pure desire to convey certain things about his country of origin,...

There are albums to which you return again and again, records for which the passage of time does not matter, as they age like fine wine. One of these comes from Ukraine under the original title “Шляхом світла” and “By the Way of Light” in English, realised by Severoth, and...

Did someone say death metal? Then it is safe and sound with Death to All. The enduring legacy of Chuck Schuldiner and the seminal band Death is set to be honoured once again, as Death to All have announced the Symbolic Healing tour, marking 35 years of “Spiritual Healing”...

The black metal band Nazghor brought to our ears “Baptized in Blood”, the second single from the forthcoming album “A World Ablaze”. Through the song, released on 16 January 2026, the group formed in Sweden explored themes such as the nullification of religious existence, while placing the track within the...

“I’ve survived!” is the message behind Gaerea’s new single, released on 14 January 2026, now available across all major streaming platforms. Titled “Phoenix”, the track is taken from the album “Loss”, which, according to the band, will be released under the aegis of Century Media Records on 20 March...

The beginning of a year has a way of sharpening perception, especially when live music is involved. In terms of live shows, 2026 began for me with three names from the local scene: Dordeduh, The Thirteenth Sun, and Pâenil Era. At the very start of the concert, I told...

For Erwin Weber, Pâenil Era is, first and foremost, an instrument for self-examination. Before it becomes a live presence or a recorded statement, it exists as a private mechanism, shaped to probe inward rather than outward. Even the project’s name points in that direction, suggesting a partly functional filter...

In 2009, the Romanian metal scene witnessed the emergence of a distinctive band: Dordeduh. From the very first chords, the band explored territories in which spirituality finds its voice, while ideas of transcendence and the mysteries of the universe flow naturally through elaborate riffing and carefully constructed structures. Over...

While Eindhoven Metal Meeting is currently underway, with major names such as Possessed, Triptykon, Nargaroth, Батюшка and Endstille taking the stage today, a new surprise has already entered the conversation. The organisers have revealed the first confirmed acts for the festival’s 2026 edition. Without further ado, the stage in...