WITHERING SURFACE RE-RELEASE "UNIQUE" DEMO

 

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Danish melodic death metal pioneers WITHERING SURFACE re-release their long-lost debut promo “Unique” today digitally, via Mighty Music. Originally recorded in 1995, the four-track demo is now available on all streaming services for the first time ever, nearly 30 years after its original underground release.

Originally self-released as a cassette promo, "Unique" marked the birth of Denmark’s first melodic death metal band, capturing a raw and formative moment inspired by early At The Gates, In Flames, Amorphis and Eucharist, at a time when the genre was virtually unknown in the Danish metal scene.

Recorded in just three days at Take-One Studio with producer Kasper Munkebo (Dominus), "Unique" was originally distributed through tape trading and mail orders, selling close to 2,000 copies worldwide and even receiving a licensed cassette release in South America - an impressive feat in the pre-internet underground.

For this 2026 digital re-release, as well as for the previously released vinyl edition (which can be ordered here), the original cassette sources were carefully restored and remastered by Henrik West at Medley Studio, preserving the raw intensity while making the material suitable for modern listening platforms.

Withering Surface went on to release four full-length albums between 1997 and 2004, touring extensively across Europe and beyond, appearing at major festivals such as Wacken Open Air and Roskilde, and sharing stages with bands like Arch Enemy, Opeth and Dimmu Borgir. After a 15-year hiatus, the band returned in 2020 with “Meet Your Maker”, followed by their latest album “Exit Plan” in 2024, accompanied by extensive touring.

"Unique" is available now on all streaming platforms. Stream/buy it via this link.

Recording lineup:

Kaspar Boye Larsen - bass

Jakob Gundel - drums

Allan Tvedebrink - guitar

Jimmy Christensen - guitar

Michael H. Andersen - vocals

Digital:

https://withsurface.lnk.to/unique

Webshop:

https://bit.ly/ws-tgt

Web:

Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/WitheringSurface/

Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/witheringsurface/

Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/artist/4FeAaBRk7wG0ZhuIPZST3c

Apple Music  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/withering-surface/205108911

Bandcamp   https://witheringsurface.bandcamp.com/

LOMOR RELEASE "SABOUK ROUGE"

 

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Lomor presents its second album “Sabouk Rouge” highly anticipated by fans since the release of 2 singles “Panzram” and “Tantine Lo Clou”. Four years after their first opus “Perseverance of Sickness”, the band addresses topics as diverse as Religion with the dark title “La Haine”, Human cruelty with “Panzram” or even hilarious private moments as “Tantine Lo Clou” with Reunion creole lyrics.

But the main theme the band wanted to evoke is slavery, which has profoundly marked the history of their island. The “sabouk”, the name given to the whip used against slaves, is one of the symbols of this dark and brutal past. On the cover itself, blood and red color reinforce this notion of violence against men and women. The omnipresent white background illustrates the coldness and murderous madness that humanity can develop.

“Sabouk Rouge” surely delivers Lomor’s most narrative-driven statement to date: an old-school thrash assault built on percussive riffs, relentless tempos and raw vocal aggression. The album confronts the legacy of slavery through biting satire, blending 80s thrash intensity with punk urgency and strong creole identity. High-energy, provoking and rooted in live performance impact!

“Sabouk Rouge”:

https://open.spotify.com/intl-pt/album/0vkPuLaO6jJDl1uYXw1kmb

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLYrKgv73YU

Hailing from Réunion Island, Lomor blends old-school thrash with punk and core metal influences, drawing inspiration from genre legends such as Slayer, Testament, and Kreator. Since the release of their debut album Perseverance of Sickness in December 2022, the band has built a dedicated international following, earning recognition for their authenticity, high-energy songwriting, and uncompromising approach.

The trio’s live reputation has been forged through notable performances, including opening slots for Pamplemousse and Mass Hysteria, as well as their Kanyar Tour across France in 2023. Along the way, Lomor also released the live album Live on Dock, sharing stages with acts like Akiavel and further solidifying their presence in the European thrash scene.

https://www.facebook.com/lomormusic

https://lomor.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/lomor.music/

MORE BANDS CONFIRMED FOR BRUTAL ASSAULT 2026

 

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More bands for Brutal Assault 2026 have just landed on the roster! The fortress will echo with the sounds of American death/doom legends Dusk, metalcore veterans Unearth, and Norwegian provocateurs Carpathian Forest.

Health will demonstrate that a heavy sound can be conjured even without distorted guitars and blast-beats, while Antimatter will present their dark songwriting, and Coven will bring the roots of occult rock. Rounding out the update are the Czech purveyors of putrid death metal, Mordloch.

The countdown to our meeting in the fortress is on!

More info on: https://brutalassault.cz/

33 BANDS CONFIRMED FOR SUMMER BREEZE OPEN AIR 2026

 

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SUMMER BREEZE Open Air is expanding its lineup: With today's announcement of 33 additional bands, the 2026 lineup is taking increasingly clear shape. Fans of heavy music can look forward to an explosive mix of international stars, scene favorites, and promising newcomers.

With this wave of band additions, SUMMER BREEZE once again underscores its reputation as one of the most diverse and passionately curated festivals in the European metal and rock scene. From uncompromising extreme metal and modern metalcore to classic heavy metal and atmospheric soundscapes, there's something for every subgenre of heavy music.

The newly confirmed bands are:

EISBRECHER

HATEBREED

SKINDRED

SOULFLY

PARADISE LOST

KADAVAR

FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY

DECAPITATED

EIVØR

WOLVES IN THE THRONE ROOM

HEAVYSAURUS

THE SONS OF HUENS

SANGUISUGABOGG

SPEED

MASSIVE WAGONS

GREEN LUNG

THE NARRATOR

FULCI

URNE

NECKBREAKKER

KING NUGGET GANG

SKELETON PIT

CASTLE RAT

CÂN BARDD

BROKEN BY THE SCREAM

BIZARREKULT

INNER SPACE

FIREBORN

PRIDIAN

INHUMAN NATURE

802

PERSECUTOR

BLASMUSIK ILLENSCHWANG

CORPSEMANGLE RELEASE "EATING THE DAMNED"

 

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Band: Corpsemangle

Album: Eating the Damned

Country: Bulgaria

Genre: Old School Death Metal

Release: January 12th, 2026

Corpsemangle is an old-school death metal band inspired by the early 90s Morrisound sound. Influences include Death, Obituary, Deicide, Cannibal Corpse, Gorguts and Immolation. The band started in 2015 as a solo project by Antoan Bozhkov, but in 2025 Corpsemangle returned as a two-piece with Antoan on guitar and vocals and Martin Aleksandrov on bass and backing vocals. The band released several singles in 2025 including “Instruments of Butchery”, “Hydraulic Press Crusher” and “Odor of Rot”. The debut full-length album “Eating The Damned” was released on 12 January 2026.

For more info:

https://www.instagram.com/corpsemangleband

https://www.facebook.com/Corpsemangle

https://x.com/Corpsemangle_

https://www.youtube.com/@Corpsemangle

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4fwMmcwY9LP6142M9loeXh

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/corpsemangle/1839972559

https://music.amazon.com/artists/B0FR66YM95/corpsemangle

https://www.bandsintown.com/a/15615182

https://corpsemangle.bandcamp.com/

TERRORIZER RELEASE 5TH PRESSING OF "BEFORE THE DOWNFALL"

 

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F.O.A.D. Records proudly presents the fifth pressing of one of grindcore’s most essential documents: TERRORIZER – "Before the Downfall", a deluxe gatefold 2xLP + CD edition encompassing the band’s complete demos, live recordings, and unreleased material from 1987 to 1989.

Watch the trailer HERE.

This release represents the first and only official vinyl edition of the legendary TERRORIZER L.A. demos: not a bootleg, but a fully authorized collection that captures the raw power and historic significance of the band’s early years. As Oscar Garcia puts it: “This is the first and the only true release of Terrorizer LA demos ever captured on vinyl… an awesome collection for any Terrorizer fan!”

Hailed as the ultimate anthology of TERRORIZER’s early years, "Before the Downfall" spans 46 tracks of relentless grindcore with a solid death metal backbone, including all the fan-favorite classics alongside rare and unreleased material. Among the highlights is "Collapse", recorded during the "World Downfall" studio sessions but never officially released until now.

This fifth pressing arrives in a deluxe gatefold 2xLP format, now available in new color variants distinct from previous editions. Side D features a striking silkscreened print, adding a unique visual touch. The release also includes a fixed bonus CD, now correctly featuring "Funeral Bitch" (Master cover), a track that was accidentally omitted from the first three pressings.

Collectors will also enjoy a 16-page booklet packed with in-depth interviews, never-before-seen photographs, scans of original flyers, demo artworks, and more, alongside an A2 poster — making this package the definitive item for any TERRORIZER fan or grindcore enthusiast.

This edition is strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide:

200 copies on black vinyl with purple silkscreen print on side D

100 copies on grimace purple vinyl with black silkscreen print on side D

With "Before the Downfall", F.O.A.D. Records delivers a meticulously curated archive of the godfathers of L.A. grindcore at their most unrelenting, a true testament to the power, ferocity, and enduring legacy of TERRORIZER.

F.O.A.D. Records

https://www.foadrecords.com/

https://www.scareystore.com/

https://www.facebook.com/foadrecords/

https://foadrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/foad_records/

MALAURIU RELEASE "THE THIRD NAIL"

 

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Italian black metal act MALAURIU will release their third full-length album, “The Third Nail”, on April 3rd, 2026 through Adirondack Black Mass.

The record represents a bold evolution for the band, merging the raw intensity of black metal with a punk-infused aggression, while showcasing meticulous attention to detail in a warm, organic production that brings out the full depth of the compositions.

The first single "Empowerment Rites" is now available HERE.

Recorded between Italy and the UK from 2024 to 2025, “The Third Nail” is the result of over a decade of dedication to the rawest and most primitive essence of black metal. The album features eight original tracks alongside a ferocious cover of GG Allin, which further highlights the band’s punk attitude and includes guest appearances by Dr. Heathen Scum (Mentors, USA) and Diego Do'Urden (Mystifier).

The album’s artwork draws on Sicilian traditions where the sacred and the profane collide, from blood-stained processions to brutal reenactments of the Crucifixion, creating a ritualistic atmosphere where faith is intertwined with horror, gore, and the occult.

Mixing was handled by Carlo Altobelli at Toxic Basement Studio (Italy), a recognized figure in extreme underground production, while mastering was completed at Necromorbus Studio (Sweden), famed for work with acts like Mayhem, Watain, Funeral Mist, and Shining.

Now based in London, UK, with a solid live lineup, MALAURIU will bring “The Third Nail” to stages across Europe in 2026, delivering a live experience that amplifies the album’s dark intensity and ritualistic energy.

Tracklist:

1 Rising From The Cemetery

2 Empowerment Rites

3 Death Celebration

4 Hell Mouth

5 Satanic Witch

6 The Curse of All Flesh

7 Purple Ceremony

8 Monotheistic Filth

9 Abuse Myself, I Wanna Die (GG Allin cover)

Preorder:

https://adirondackblackmass.bandcamp.com/album/the-third-nail

Biography:

Founded in 2013 by Schizoid, MALAURIU emerged from Sicily as a project deeply rooted in folklore, mysticism, and the occult. Over the years, the band evolved from a pure black metal project into a constantly shifting entity, exploring dark ambient, ritual, noise, and punk, while maintaining a consistent spiritual intensity.

Sicily’s dark, evocative landscapes - ancient temples, legends of monsters, and sites connected to Aleister Crowley’s Abbey of Thelema - have profoundly influenced the band’s vision. With over 20 releases in the past decade, MALAURIU has steadily built a reputation for uncompromising music, blending extreme aggression with atmospheric depth, offering listeners a journey into the darker corners of the mind and soul.

Line-up:

Schizoid - Guitars

R.M. - Vocals

Session musicians:

Black Doom - Bass

Frozen - Drums

Felis Catus - Keyboards/Samples

Marbas - Keyboards

G.T. - Guitar solos on tracks 2, 5 and 9

Very special guest:

Diego DoUrden (Mystifier/Evoked) - Vocals on track 9

Dr. Heathen Scum (Mentors) - Vocals on track 9

“Abuse Myself, I Wanna Die” originally recorded by GG Allin

Recorded between Sicily and the UK 2024/2025

Mixed by Carlo Altobelli at Toxic Basement Studio (Italy)

Mastered by Tore Stjerna at Necromorbus Studio (Sweden)

MALAURIU

https://malauriu.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/malauriu/

https://www.facebook.com/malauriuofficial

Adirondack Black Mass

https://adirondackblackmass.bandcamp.com/

https://adirondackblackmass.bigcartel.com/

https://www.instagram.com/adirondackblackmass/

CAERRIAN RELEASE DEBUT SINGLE: "FATHOMLESS RUIN"

 

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Vancouver progressive melodic death metal band Caerrian has unleashed their debut single, “Fathomless Ruin”, a fiercely dynamic track that stands as a definitive introduction to the band’s evolving sound. Sweeping, cinematic, and steeped in Viking‑inspired atmosphere, the single offers the first glimpse into Caerrian’s forthcoming EP, slated for release in spring 2026.

"We wanted to launch this project, and ‘Fathomless Ruin’ was the obvious pick,” adds lead guitarist and primary songwriter Ken Rothe.

“Fathomless Ruin” began as a forgotten riff idea nearly eight years ago, resurrected when Caerrian emerged from the ashes of their previous project, Warrborn. As Rothe’s playing evolved, the song transformed, with new transitions, new moods, and a new narrative direction.

​Originally imagined with a “Top Gun–style” aerial theme, the track ultimately became a dark maritime saga: a Viking fleet crossing the sea to pillage, only to be annihilated by the kraken. One lone survivor washes ashore, stripped of glory and left only with the burden of the tale.

​​“It’s a song with a moral. Set out to rape, pillage, and kill, face your demise, and if you live, expect to be alone with no one, no glory, only sorrow,” says Rothe.

​Musically, the track mirrors this arc, uplifting and epic, then dark and evil, then triumphant again. The single artwork reflects this duality, merging “death from above” imagery with oceanic devastation to echo the song’s themes of hubris and consequence.

​Recommended for fans of Lamb of God, Dissection, Iron Maiden, Megadeth, and Opeth, listen to “Fathomless Ruin” at the following links:

Add to your Spotify playlist - https://open.spotify.com/track/0PjQSykqxWdlAZufqXQv1I​

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlAxEbX_sZI​

Caerrian formed after the dissolution of Warrborn, the long-running project that previously featured Rothe and guitarist Justin Gordon. As Rothe’s playing advanced during the pandemic and new members joined, the band’s sound shifted so dramatically that a complete rebirth became inevitable.

​​“We had a few songs that were OK, but lacked the technical aspects I loved. With the new sound, new members, and new direction, renaming the band was the best solution,” explains Rothe.

​Today, Caerrian’s lineup includes Ken Rothe (Guitar), Justin Gordon (Guitar), Justin Marcil (Bass), Tyler Parsons (Vocals), and Aaron Graham (Drums) (Drumeo instructor, UBC Doctorate in Percussion).

​Their sound, summed up in five words: heavy, melodic, progressive, familiar, catchy, draws influence from Lamb of God, Iron Maiden, Opeth, Megadeth, and Dream Theater. The band blends technical riffs, massive tones, progressive structures, and melodic solos that serve the song rather than simply shred for spectacle.

​​Caerrian’s songwriting process is meticulous and collaborative. Riffs are brought into the DAW or rehearsal space, expanded upon, rearranged, and refined until the structure reveals itself. Whispered placeholder vocals guide the eventual lyrical layout, which Rothe and Gordon finalize before handing them to their vocalist.

​Lyrics explore themes of power struggles, manipulation, societal fractures, government overreach, and the psychological toll of modern life, often wrapped in metaphorical narratives like Viking sagas or icy mountain ascents. Early on, the band collaborated with Chris Dyck (formerly of Anciients), who helped shape their thematic approach.

Caerrian’s upcoming EP, recorded at Rain City Recorders with Matt Roach, promises a powerful blend of crushing guitar tones, progressive arrangements, melodic and mood‑driven solos, and atmospheric passages reminiscent of Opeth, all wrapped in themes of control, defeat, manipulation, and awakening. On stage, the band strives to mirror that same precision and intensity, delivering big, articulate guitar tones, tight harmonies, technical passages to captivate the musicians in the crowd, and heavy, chug‑ready riffs for the headbangers. Above all, Caerrian’s mission is to make people feel something, emotionally, physically, and intellectually.

More Info: https://linktr.ee/caerrian

TARLUNG RELEASE "AXIS MUNDI"

 

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Band: TARLUNG

Album: Axis Mundi

Release Date: January 30, 2026

Country: Austria

Genre: Sludge Doom

Label: Argonauta Records

TARLUNG is a doom / sludge power trio from Vienna, Austria. Since 2013, TARLUNG stand for a thick and colossal sound: Two low-tuned guitars, a hard-hitting drum-set and brutal vocals create an earth-shattering live sound and mesmerizing records.

TARLUNG was formed in late 2013. After just 6 months the band recorded their self-titled album at DeepDeepPressure Studios and released it before playing a single live show. A series of gigs in Austria and Germany followed, with bands like Saturnalia Temple, EyeHateGod, Arabrot, Suma and Conan.

In 2016 TARLUNG hit the DeepDeepPressure Studios again to record the "Void" EP and the follow up full length album "Beyond the Black Pyramid" in a three-day session. "Void" was released on tape in October 2016.

In 2017 TARLUNG had their first festival appearance at United We Stand, along with other gigs in Germany and Austria. The second full length "Beyond the Black Pyramid" was released in May, with the support of Black Bow Records (Jon Paul Davis of Conan). The cover art was created by Alex Eckman-Lawn.

2018 brought touring through the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland with Throne from Italy, including the Stoner Doom Festival in Katowice.

2019/20 were focused on writing new material for the upcoming third album. Two releases followed in 2021: A split EP with heavy noise rock heroes KRPL from Graz, and the new full-length album, "Architect". The response to "Architect" was overwhelmingly positive, which included making it into the Doom Charts as #12 of June 2021. One of the highlights of a Covid hampered 2021 was co-headlining the first night of the Doom Over Vienna Festival.

Since 2022, TARLUNG worked on the new material for the new full-length album “Axis Mundi”. In 2023, they toured Germany, Austria, Poland, Hungary, Czechia and Slovenia with their friends Mares of Thrace from Canada for two weeks. “Axis Mundi” was recorded in 2025, again at DeepDeepPressure Studios, and again featuring artwork by Alex Eckman-Lawn. It will be released January 30, 2026 by Argonauta Records, on Vinyl, CD, and on digital platforms.

For Fans of:

EyeHateGod, Crowbar, Weedeater, Iron Monkey, Dopethrone, Thou, Grime

Discography:

TarLung – Tarlung, 2014

TarLung – Void EP, 2016

TarLung – Beyond the black Pyramid, 2017

TarLung / KRPL – Split EP, 2021

TarLung – Architect, 2021

TarLung – Axis Mundi, 2026

Axis Mundi Tracklist:

Static Noise

The Valley of Nowhere

Burning Out

Sea of drowned Souls

Swans

Full Circle

Between Earth and Moon

Axis Mundi

For more info:

https://www.facebook.com/tarlungband

https://tarlung.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/tarlung_band/

https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords

KRATEROS RELEASE "LOST IN TRANSLATION"

 

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The Finnish progressive thrash metal band Krateros released their debut EP 'Lost in Translation' on January 30th 2026 via Inverse Records.

LISTEN to Lost in Translation on streaming services: 

https://push.fm/fl/krateros-ep 

“Lost in Translation” is the debut release that has been a long time in the making and will finally see the light of day through Inverse Records. Self-produced by the band, the EP showcases the variety of the band’s expression — from the all-out aggressive thrash of “Uticensis” to the introspective and progressive “Comatose Waltz.” Even while drawing influence from all types of music, “Lost in Translation” manages to make a cohesive statement, held together by an undying love for strong riffs and creative arrangements. The band is unbothered by current trends and will continue to write music the only way they know how — intuitively and for themselves!

Krateros is an emerging metal band from Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2023 and led by vocalist/guitarist and main songwriter Saku Rekonen. The band’s music combines influences from old-school thrash metal bands such as Annihilator, Exodus, and Megadeth with more contemporary acts like Trivium, Machine Head, and Stam1na — all the while being filtered through a progressive lens.

The band’s first EP, “Lost in Translation,” released through Inverse Records, is a response to a perceived lack of riffs that seems to plague the metal scene of the 2020s.

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Krateros - Lost in Translation (EP 2026)

 

Track list:

1. Tomb Service

2. Linguicide

3. The Performer

4. Uticensis

5. Comatose Waltz

Cover art by All4band Design

Line-up:

Saku Rekonen - Vocals & Guitar

Roni Helminen - Bass & Backing vocals

Touko Kaihola - Drums

Jódís Rannveigardóttir - Backing vocals on Uticensis

 

Links: 

https://www.facebook.com/kraterosband

https://www.instagram.com/krateros_official

https://krateros.bandcamp.com