“War has just begun.” That’s how Adam of Hate describes the central tension behind their latest release, “Bellum Regiis“. The Polish veterans are no strangers to weighty concepts, but this time the focus is sharper—power, dominance, and the myths we use to understand them. Their recent work has steadily...

Venom Inc. have always known what their music can do to a room full of people. It’s not about looking back, and it’s never been about comfort. It’s about stepping into a space and creating a charge—one that pulls people in, lifts them up, and leaves them with something...

There’s a kind of clarity that only comes after decades in the dark. Norway’s 1349 have long stripped their vision down to essentials, only to reconstruct it with occult rigor. “The Wolf & the King” doesn’t break rank with their past—it transfigures it. If “Massive Cauldron of Chaos” was...

Spider Kickers return to Romania, and they’re bringing Wormgod into the fire. May 10 at Rock Halle, Constanța, Romania—expect no frills, no filler. Just blistering death metal from the old guard, and atmosphere-drenched black metal from Bucharest’s depths. Spider Kickers. In the flesh. Spider Kickers aren’t here to prove...

Triptykon, Blackbraid, and Ponte del Diavolo are the first confirmed acts for Dark Easter Metal Meeting 2026, announced while the 2025 edition is still underway. With this early reveal, the Munich-based festival signals another strong gathering for the following year—once again leaning into the margins where darkness thrives. Legacy,...

The twelfth seal breaks tomorrow at 13:00—Dark Easter Metal Meeting 2025 begins. Over two days, from cult legends to unholy newcomers, each name steps forward with no distractions, no overlap between the Werk and Halle stages—only direct impact. Appearing this year: Gorgoroth, Belphegor, Moonsorrow, Absu, Gaahls WYRD, Tsjuder, Aura...

Back in the shadows of Munich—Dark Easter Metal Meeting 2025 sharpens its edge on April 19 and 20. The full schedule has been revealed, and the gates are nearly open. Each act gets its time to carve into you—uninterrupted, uncompromised. From cult to chaos, this year’s edition speaks in...

Black Altar is set to bring their ritualistic black metal to Underground for the Masses II, with a lineup that reflects their uncompromising dedication to the Draconian Path. Shadow, the mastermind behind the band, opens up about the long journey from their early days, the importance of splits, and...

Misþyrming returns to Romania for the third time, ready to take the stage at Underground for the Masses II. The Icelandic act has built a reputation on sharp musicianship and uncompromising vision, standing out in the black metal landscape since 2013. D.G. joins us to talk about the band’s...