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ØVI Releases New Single “Penanggalan” From Upcoming EP Hedera Helix
ØVI returns with the new single "Penanggalan," a furious and unflinching release that embodies parasitism in its purest form. Named after a Southeast Asian folkloric spirit that detaches its head to feast on human life, the track captures the rage and exhaustion of...
The Kings Of Rock DANKO JONES Celebrate The Release Of New Studio Album, Leo Rising, Out Today On PERCEPTION!
[photo credit: Ole Martin Wold] Today, the kings of no compromise rock, DANKO JONES, celebrate the release of their critically-acclaimed, twelfth studio album Leo Rising, out now through PERCEPTION - A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music and Sonic Unyon...
ALL IRELAND METAL PROJECT Announces Ozzy Osbourne Birthday Tribute Release And Aiséirí Documentary OST
THE ALL IRELAND METAL PROJECT was founded in 2021 to bring together musicians from across both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Now, in 2025, the project has been revived to deliver its official conclusion in the form of the Aiséirí...
JAZZ From HELL Festival Brings Avant-Garde Fury & Big-Band Brass to NYC
The JAZZ From HELL festival will take over Le Poisson Rouge on Friday, December 12, 2025, presenting an electrifying evening of experimental sound and forward-thinking performance. Leading the lineup is the acclaimed New York avant-metal trio IMPERIAL...
Melodic Death Metal CARRION VAEL Unleashes New Single, “19(fucking)78” and Announces Ferocious Fifth Album, “Slay Utterly”
Melodic death metal force of nature CARRION VAEL returns with a vengeance on their fifth album, Slay Utterly, to be released through Unique Leader Records on January 16 2026. Slay Utterly opens with its lead single, "19(fucking)78", which instantly sets...
BLACK SEA OF TREES Unveil Their New Single “Servant to the Sun”
Melbourne progressive metal visionaries BLACK SEA OF TREES return with their powerful new single “Servant to the Sun”. Known for blending death metal ferocity with atmospheric folk textures and immersive storytelling, the band now presents one of the most...
VESSELES Reveal New Single “Perpetual Chasm of Black Mirrors”
Symphonic black metal project VESSELES has released their new song "Perpetual Chasm of Black Mirrors". The song is from their upcoming release Home, which will be released on January 16, 2026. "Perpetual Chasm of Black Mirrors" highlights the deepening...
DISSENTIENCE Unleashes “Chaos Absolute,” A Frantic Descent into Power and Destruction
Progressive death-thrash band DISSENTIENCE has announced the release of “Chaos Absolute,” the second single from their forthcoming concept EP Kaiju, due out February 20, 2026. Kicking off with a high-tension, syncopated intro, “Chaos Absolute” roars into life...
NEVERMORE sign with Reigning Phoenix Music and unveil a new lineup: Jack Cattoi (guitar), Semir Özerkan (bass) and vocalist Berzan Önen. Their first live show is April 1, 2026 in Istanbul. Watch the new documentary here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhW3rdcyip4
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FORGOTTEN SHRINE (Josh Alexander & Sofia Frasz of EXILED HOPE) unveil a haunting folk metal cover of BREAKING BENJAMIN’s “Crawl,” fusing eerie traditional instruments, cinematic choirs & crushing riffs into a dark new spin on the 2000s favorite.
Stream: https://youtu.be/mXHdzDese5I?si=CtZG5W8qkQrJUPg5
Chicago death metal band CURSED AWAKENING (FKA ARRHYTHMIA) unleash “Past Newtonium,” the first warning from a full-length due in 2026. Unrelenting riffs, ferocious triplets, a searing solo & crushing breakdown soundtrack themes of self-loathing and panic. https://youtu.be/EymKidNXfVc?si=o9kmhyCQasxIjVsj