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Sylvaine, together with her live band, will perform at ARTmania Festival 2025 on July 25th. Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Kathrine Shepard‘s project is recognized for its unique fusion of atmospheric black metal, shoegaze and post-rock, exploring the contrasts between light and darkness, serenity and chaos, spirituality and humanity. Each performance offers...

Only recently, Final Step Productions announced new names for the next edition of the festival! The first headliner was also revealed! Krzysztof Drabikowski’s Batushka will play for the first time at Metal Gates Festival 2025. Beware and keep an eye on the pot! As more surprises will come soon from...

Here they come: a crawling, sprawling, gnawing mass of vicious rodents on a rampage, Rats Of Gomorrah unleash their debut full-length Infectious Vermin onto a horrified world on January 17th, via Testimony Records. If the image of a malicious horde of rats does not give you the creeps, maybe...

Black metal band Khors, hailing from Ukraine, dropped their eighth full-length on December 13th. Titled Letters to the Future Self, the eight track material came out via Drakkar Productions. The band commented: “Wounded and grim, it will carry letters to the future for those who come after us. Letters...

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,...

French avant-garde metal act Vénus Bleue is proud to announce their signing with Wormholedeath for the release of their debut album, Infâme Nectar, slated for February 14th, 2025. Drawing from the influences of Anathema, Porcupine Tree, Ange, and Opeth, the band forges a distinctive path through the realms of progressive rock,...

Black metal band Morbus Dei, hailing from Germany, turns a new page and begins a new chapter in the celebration of aggressive and brutal black metal. With The World Left Behind, the band delivers their fiercest material yet, following their path unwaveringly and without compromise. Recorded, mixed, and mastered...

The iconic Norwegian artist Mortiis has signed a multi-album deal with Prophecy Productions. His upcoming new studio album will come out via the label in 2025. Mortiis comments: “After many years of existing on the fringes of the music industry, doing things my way and on my own, I am excited to be...

Swallow the Sun‘s drummer, Juuso Raatikainen‘s new project Sounds Of Delusion releases their first single! Twisted and delusional. Juuso Raatikainen‘s (Swallow the Sun, Hedonihil) latest product is an overview on the modern man. First release, Blood Washes Away Blood, is a serenade about one of humanity’s greatest obsessions, war! Sounds Of...