Underground for the Masses II

Tsatthoggua has long thrived at the crossroads of black and thrash metal, where chaos and experimentation meet fierce, perverse energy. Returning from a 20-year hiatus, they’ve reignited their flame with a sound that channels their origins in the extreme underground. With their first performance at Underground for the Masses...

Aorlhac have long stood as torchbearers of Occitan history in black metal, channeling forgotten voices and landscapes into their music. From their early days shaping what became the “Trilogy of the Winds” to their latest steps forward, their craft remains deeply tied to heritage, rebellion, and the echoes of...

Since their formation in 2004, Deitus have remained unwavering in their pursuit of bleak and unrelenting black metal. Drawing from the likes of Slayer, Dissection, and Marduk, the London-based group has forged a distinct path, unbound by trends or expectations. From their early days as a three-piece to the...

Dymna Lotva‘s path has been one of transformation—what began as a studio project soon evolved into something far greater. From their early days in Belarus to their relocation to Poland, their journey has been shaped by struggle, self-discovery, and an unyielding creative vision. Ahead of their first-ever show in...

A project steeped in the raw, unfiltered essence of early black metal, Sotherion channels the unpolished fervor of the genre’s formative years, rejecting modern sterility in favor of something primal, something urgent. Ahead of Underground for the Masses II, we spoke with BST about the roots of the act,...

Baxaxaxa stands as one of the enduring names in German black metal, driven by the same spirit that first emerged in 1992. Before they take the stage at Underground for the Masses II, we spoke with Condemptor, founding member and drummer, about the band’s origins, its path through the...

Still, staring at a blank page for your 2025 resolutions like it owes you rent? No stress—we’ve got your back (because honestly, who’s got the energy after holiday food comas?). This year is already serving up wild gig announcements, and the shows are ready to take shape in your...

Alright, alright—before you check out for the day, hold your horses because this is the kind of update you don’t want to miss. Dark Essence Records has just unleashed a fresh pressing of Koldbrann‘s “Ingen Skånsel“, and this time, it’s a sleek black vinyl edition. Ready to ship, in...

When convention is obliterated and chaos reigns supreme, a new chapter in sonic rebellion is etched into the annals of underground metal. Black Mass Pervertor‘s latest EP, “Hyperborean Baptism” defies the ordinary, delivering a volatile cocktail of savage energy and untethered aggression. Hailing from Finland, this black metal band...