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Born during an electrifying tour in Japan, the avant-garde duo Killing Spree is the brainchild of Matthieu Metzger (Klone, National Jazz Orchestra, Louis Sclavis, etc.) and Grégoire Galichet (Deathcode Society, Glaciation, Kwoon, Vent Debout). This formidable pairing merges the raw power of metal with the unpredictable spirit of free jazz improvisation, creating a soundscape...

Belgium’s hidden gem, Slaughter the Giant, returns for their new release, Abomination. This six-track mini-album showcases the band’s captivating blend of modern and old-school melodic black/death metal, drawing inspiration from both Scandinavian and American influences. Following the success of their debut album Depravity, Slaughter the Giant continues to push the...

Elegance and class have a name, Helevorn. Luckily, five years after the acclaimed Aamamata, on September the 13th the Balearic band will release Espectres, their fifth album. The work will come out via the Belgian label Meuse Music Records, on LP and digipack CD. Once again exquisitely produced, recorded and mixed...

Melodic thrash metal band Deficiency from France, releases their new single, The Nest, on July 26th, via Metal East Productions. Following four well-received concept albums, The Nest showcases the band’s ability to blend rage, emotion, and resignation into a compelling three-act metal piece. This single is designed to capture...

Dark, desperate, and emotional post-black metal from Sweden, Together to the Stars creates music that explores the faults in our human nature and how we cope with them. Initially a duo project, the band has now grown into a full lineup, ready to deliver powerful live performances and intricate...

Solus Rex, the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Peter Svensson, is about to release its debut EP, The Duellist’s Monologue. This project, developed over many years, embraces the essence of old school death and doom metal. The EP comprises four haunting tracks that delve into themes of Weltschmerz, the loss of...

Veln, the solo project of MF from Galway, Ireland, released its self-titled debut album on June 18th, 2024. Formed in December 2023, Veln was created as an avenue for MF, who is also a member of the band Neamh-mharbh, to explore progressive influences and incorporate them into black and...

DEF/LIGHT, the Ukrainian melodic black/death metal band known for their dark and intense sound, will release their latest album, Frequency of Fear, on September 15th. This new release promises to plunge listeners into their darkest nightmares, capturing the essence of fear and horror in every hertz of every note. Frequency...

Finnish one-man black metal band Valontuoja is ready to unleash the debut album Luonnon armoilla on November 8th via Inverse Records. The first official single Kodistani karkoitettu is out on all essential streaming services. The man behind Valontuoja, Jal’zoroth comments on the single:“This haunting track channels the raw, primal force of exile and unrelenting...