There’s something undeniably exciting about waiting for a promising band to return after a long silence. It’s like standing on the edge of a precipice, not knowing when or if the plunge will come, but feeling an exhilarating tension in the air. After seven years of anticipation, Liberator, one...

The metal scene in Timișoara, Romania is about to erupt as Akral Necrosis and Ruyned join forces for a groundbreaking show on February 8, 2025, at Escape Underground Hub. The Stage is Set, Now What to Expect Akral Necrosis, one of Romania’s longest-standing black metal acts, brings their relentless,...

Kim Carlsson, the iconic figure behind Lifelover, Hypothermia and Consider Suicide returns to the spotlight with “Avstånd” (“Distance”), a monumental release under his label, Unjoy — Art & Ritualia. The album showcases two expansive instrumental tracks: the 20-minute “Hålrum” (“Hollowness”) and the nearly 24-minute title track. Crafted in collaboration with the...

Alright, alright, it’s almost time to sleep, but wait, do not grab the pillow! You can’t sleep just yet—there’s something you absolutely need to see: the schedule for Samael‘s exclusive “Passage” show at Quantic Club! So… What are you waiting for? Grab a pencil, mark your calendar(s)! On Thursday,...

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to dive headfirst into a maelstrom of old-school death metal chaos, only to find yourself swallowed by its unrelenting power and grim elegance? If not, then Concrete Icon is here to guide you through that brutal, uncompromising passage. With “Voracious Streams“, their...

Alright, folks, time to gather ’round, grab your pencils, and mark your calendars—because something epic is coming your way! Hosted at Fabrica Club, this 10-hour event called “Dark City Nights: Rock Marathon II” will showcase 11 bands spanning diverse rock and metal styles on December 7, 2024. With styles...

Iconic and unyielding, as we all know them, Baxaxaxa from Germany, proved their mastery of black metal these past days with two scorching performances in Madrid and Barcelona, Spain. Staying true to their roots while delivering riffs that strike from hell with just the right touch of melody, the...

When I first pressed play on “Final Redemption“, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Past Redemption‘s early work was raw and untamed, full of guttural aggression born from the restless spirits of their teenage years in post-communist Bulgaria. This time, however, the band comes up with a more introspective...

Norwegian black metal act Koldbrann, once again, proved why they remain a pillar of the underground scene at Celebrare Noctem Fest, in Austria. Described by The New Times as “uncompromising, with their backs to the world and a fierce grin”, the band has spent over two decades carving their...