From the shadowed depths of France comes Sotherion‘s “Vermine“, a bold and unrelenting statement in black metal.  Now, of course, we’re talking about the Paris-based musician BST (Aosoth, The Order of Apollyon), so the expectations are sky-high. And while such pressure can be a blessing and a curse, BST...

The Italian atmospheric black metal duo Ashlands is set to unveil the third and final installment of their EP trilogy, “Ashlands III“, on January 4, 2025. The release will be available digitally via Bandcamp and other streaming platforms, marking a significant evolution in the band’s sound and narrative. An...

The sinister depths of Black Hole Fest Germania II 2024 were shaken by the bone-chilling performance of German black metal force Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult. Captured in its entirety and posted on the Youtube channel GRONNENHELL, this dark display features an unholy setlist that left the audience immersed in shadow...

Mykola Sostin, known in the music world as “Amorth“, died while protecting Ukraine. A revered drummer and keyboardist, Amorth was a vital part of Ukraine’s metal scene, performing with influential bands such as Drudkh, Nokturnal Mortum, Astrofaes, Thunderkraft, and Soom. A Drummer Across Decades and Projects Mykola “Amorth” Sostin’s career...

Greek dark/black metal pioneers Rotting Christ are set to celebrate their 35th anniversary with an exclusive concert at Club Mixtape5 in Sofia, Bulgaria on November 17. Known for their fierce and captivating performances, the band will treat Bulgarian fans to an extended, unique setlist as part of their “35...

Finnish black metal legends Archgoat have revealed the first 2025 world tour dates, which include a special performance at Romania’s Underground for the Masses II festival in Bucharest on April, 2025. Known for their brutal and blasphemous sound, Archgoat is ready to bring their relentless live energy to fans...

Rancorum has solidified its presence in Romania’s death metal scene with a sound that fuses old-school intensity with a forward-thinking edge. Known for tackling intense themes in their album “The Vermin Shrine“, the band brings a raw, unfiltered approach to the genre. Ahead of their performance at Spears of...

With “Verso casa“, Francesco Del Vecchio (“F.“), the mind behind Taur-Im-Duinath, carves a path into the depths of the soul, exploring the essence of “home” as a concept that eludes simple definition. “Home”. What, truly, is “home”? Is it the place we’re born and return to, or is it...

On the evening of October 28, Quantic Club in Bucharest transformed into an ethereal realm as Alcest took the stage, casting their signature blackgaze spell over the crowd. Hailing from the small town of Bagnols-sur-Cèze in southern France, Alcest has spent over two decades perfecting their distinctive blend of...