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Well, well look how the organizers of REF 2025 decided to start their week! Following on their latest announcement, heavy metal juggernauts Powerwolf will make their return to Rockstadt next year with a headlining show and a new album. As one of metal’s most anthemic and popular bands, 2025...

The 5th day of REF (Rockstadt Extreme Fest) turned out to be an unforgettable experience, an immersive journey through the contrasting realms of metal: raw energy, dark rituals but also burning emotions. It started earlier, since twenty-one bands were ready to take the stage. Machiavellian God, one of the...

The 4th day of REF (Rockstadt Extreme Fest) came with high temperatures and a lot of high expectations… and, of corpse it turned out to have been a total blast! No less than twenty bands , from all over the world took the stage and transported the audience to...

The tenth edition of REF (Rockstadt Extreme Fest) was a real blast! The organizers raised the standards to an incredible level and the public had the privilege to witness more than 100 live performances from bands all over the world. Six days, three stages, different musical styles, ranging from...

The highly anticipated Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025 has unveiled its initial lineup, promising a spectacular blend of metal genres that is sure to excite fans worldwide. Scheduled to take place from July 30 to August 3, 2025, in Rasnov, the scenic heart of Transylvania, Romania, the festival will feature...

Dutch black/death metal powerhouse Misanthropia inked a deal with WormHoleDeath Records to unleash their earth-shattering fifth album, Envy the Dead, on September 6th. This monstrous offering promises to be a return to form, drawing inspiration from the darkest corners of history. Also, channeling pure sonic savagery. Misanthropia is no stranger to...

Fans of technical death metal have reason to celebrate as Aydra, the cult tech-death band, announces the release of their brand new single, Forever Hide. This highly anticipated track marks the band’s return after a 20-year hiatus since their last studio album, Hyperlogical Non-Sense. The single came out on...

From the Swedish town Höör, in that country’s southernmost county of Skåne, comes Tusenårseken, the black metal creation of Andreas Karlsson. Since he first summoned the spirit of Tusenårseken into life in 2020, Andreas Karlsson has released two full-length albums and an EP. Now, he will unveil his third album,...

On the 22th of May, Belgian metal band Ursa released Primordial Crown, their first single with vocals from Jan Buekers (Sons Of A Wanted Man). After previous instrumental singles in 2023 and the announcement of their new lineup earlier this year, this single marked the beginning of a new...