HKSPK RELEASE NEW SINGLE "ROT IN DESPAIR"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

HKSPK are a Black/Death Metal band from Frankfurt (Oder), Germany, formed in 2023.

Their sound combines fast, aggressive riffing with dark atmosphere and a firm grounding in classic Black/Death Metal.

Lyrically, they focus on human darkness, social tension and real-world themes. Since their formation, the band has steadily built an international audience and increasing press attention.

Live, HKSPK are known for intense shows and direct audience connection.45–60 minute sets are available at any time.

HKSPK has released their new single "Rot in Despair" that can be found in Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/4JIMvlYAYny3GSRiczBQ0M

and also as a video:

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

Line-Up

Jim Tonik – Vocals / Lead Guitar

Leon –Rhythm Guitar

Arne –Drums

Discography:

Holy Scum (2024) - 9 tracks –uncompromising Black/Death Metal

The Human Butcher (2025) - 5 tracks –brutal precision and a clear statement. Now available on Spotify, YouTube& all major platforms.

Torture (2026) - single released in January 2026 

https://www.instagram.com/hkspk_band

https://hkspk.bandcamp.com/

https://hkspk.de/

GROUND RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM "GROUND"

 

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Mexican heavy metal band GROUND have released their debut album entitled "Ground"

Formed in 2024 by Miguel, Luis, and Beto Campos, GROUND is a heavy metal band from Mexico City, born from a shared passion for classic heavy and thrash metal from bands like Metallica, Slayer, Judas Priest, and Iron Maiden. In a scene where genres like metalcore and deathcore are increasingly gaining ground, GROUND carries the torch for bands seeking to keep the origins of contemporary metal alive.

The band currently has four singles released on digital platforms: "Whispers Of The War", "Fight To Fight,", ""Memories" and "Yourself". These tracks boast spectacular production, handled by Miguel Campos himself, who, in addition to producing the band, also plays guitar and sings. Throughout these singles, we can witness the extraordinary chemistry between the band members, as well as a highly creative songwriting process that reveals classic heavy metal influences.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gS0J3jWFIW4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uof5cK-VJg4

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_qF_jsC9DE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIyQDvuSJ44

https://www.instagram.com/groundbandmx/

https://www.facebook.com/people/GroundBand/61561785321142

https://www.tiktok.com/@ground.band

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFnL61Gayv-a0A-hP4XKccw

UNHOPED RE-RELEASE "TORTUROUS SANCTIFIED CENTURIES"

 

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Raw Skull Recordz proudly unleashes the reissue of Torturous Sanctified Centuries, the savage and long overlooked death/thrash assault by Finnish extremists Unhoped. The album stands as a fierce example of uncompromising aggression, violent riff craftsmanship and raw old school intensity.

Blending razor sharp thrash riffing with the darker and heavier edge of classic death metal, Torturous Sanctified Centuries delivers relentless speed, punishing rhythms and hostile vocals without sacrificing atmosphere or authenticity. The album captures the raw energy of the underground era through organic production, chaotic songwriting and a refusal to follow modern polished standards.

This reissue restores a cult release that deserves renewed attention among devotees of savage and unfiltered death/thrash metal. No artificial triggers, no sterile production, no compromises. Only pure underground aggression preserved in its original destructive spirit.

For fans of: Demolition Hammer • Morbid Saint • Dark Angel

Tracklist:

1 Cancer

2 Throneroom of Traitors

3 Grand Guignol

4 Torturous Sanctified

Centuries

5 We Who Are About to Die

6 King of Chaos

7 Total Fucking Death

8 The Hammering

9 Reborn Scourge of God

Recorded, mixed and mastered at the Sonic Violence Studios by Kalle Laanto

Covertart by Nuno Zuki, Belial Necroarts.

UNHOPED are:

M.Huisko - drums

J.Nupponen - bass

A. Paasu - guitars

K.Laanto - guitars

J.Luostarinen - vocals

SOCIAL MEDIA:

www.facebook.com/unhoped

www.instagram.com/unhopedband

https://unhoped.bandcamp.com/releases

LORD OF HORNS RELEASE "BENEATH A BROKEN CROSS"

 

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Lord of Horns' is a solo project inspired by classic Black Metal of the late 80's and early 90's with themes of dark fantasy and horror.

For fans of Emperor, Burzum, Carpathian Forest, Dissection, Satyricon, and Darkthrone.

Lord of Horns says: "When I die, my body will lie Beneath a Broken Cross!!!

My evil essence taints the soil and a corrupted vine creeps, corroding the stone-sculpted cross. An amber willow weeps, concealing black burgeoning moss!

3 new terrifying tracks of true horrid black metal from the upcoming "Cursed By The Horned Moon" full length.

Released May 14th, 2026

Tracklist:

1.Beneath a Broken Cross 04:23

2.I Conjured the Devil 05:24

3.Exorcism Denied 05:55

https://lordofhorns.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/lordofhorns

https://www.instagram.com/lordofhorns/

THRAKIAN RELEASE "THE WAY"

 

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Originating from the coast of Bulgaria and now firmly rooted in Wales, Thrakian is a post-metal quartet fusing crushing heaviness with mythic introspection.

After three years of delivering ferocious, high-impact performances across the UK metal scene, the band now present their debut record, The Way — a work shaped by ancient philosophies, personal upheaval, and the turbulent process of rebuilding identity in a new land.

Recorded at Cardiff’s renowned Longwave and Woodcroft Audio Studios, and shaped with the expertise of engineer Timothy Vincent (Evile, Brutality Will Prevail), The Way is a 35-minute reflection on the human condition.

The album channels the band’s immigrant experience through pummelling riffcraft and immersive post-metal soundscapes, drawing thematic influence from Thracian mythology and timeless narratives of loss, endurance, and resilience.

Since reforming in Wales, Thrakian have steadily carved their place within the UK underground — sharing stages with Pantheist, Warcrab, and My Silent Wake, while pushing the boundaries of the local scene alongside rising acts such as Ba’al, Ofnus, and Froglord.

Their reputation for dynamic, emotionally charged live shows has quickly established them as one of the region’s most compelling emerging forces in atmospheric extreme music.

Line up:

Atanas Kyurkchiev - guitar/vocals

Kristiyan Peshev - lead guitar

Svetoslav Simeonov - drums

Matt Strangis - bass

Discography:

The Path to Demise - March 2024

Second Coming (Red Moon) - July 2024

The Way - 2026

https://thrakian.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093122144380

https://www.instagram.com/thrakian_official

RISE OF KRONOS RELEASE LIVE SINGLE AND VIDEO: "KNOW THYSELF"

 

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Olympic death metal powerhouse RISE OF KRONOS have officially released their very first live single and official live video for "Know Thyself", available now on all streaming platforms and YouTube.

Captured during the band’s massive Slaves Of Time album release show on April 18, 2026 at the legendary Markthalle in Hamburg, Germany, the track delivers an uncompromising snapshot of RISE OF KRONOS at full force - raw, aggressive and fueled by pure live energy. The accompanying live video perfectly captures the intensity, chaos and atmosphere of a night that marked an important milestone in the band’s history.

Known as one of Germany’s most iconic live venues and once graced by legendary acts such as METALLICA, IRON MAIDEN and AC/DC, the Markthalle in Hamburg provided the perfect setting for RISE OF KRONOS' first official live release.

The live single release follows the highly acclaimed new studio album Slaves Of Time, which has received strong praise from fans and media alike for its crushing blend of modern and old-school death metal, relentless intensity and massive production. Continuing the band's self-proclaimed "Olympic Death Metal" approach, Slaves Of Time pushes the sound of RISE OF KRONOS further into darker, heavier and more atmospheric territory.

Slaves Of Time is available via the official RISE OF KRONOS merch store: riseofkronos.bandcamp.com and on all major streaming platforms.

RISE OF KRONOS will bring their new material to stages in 2026 and 2027, delivering an intense and crushing live experience.

RISE OF KRONOS live:

10.07.2026 DE - Königsee, Metal Underground Resistance Open Air

25.07.2026 DE - Heimburg, Heimburger Metalnacht Festival

31.07.2026 DE - Dortmund, Dortmund Deathfest

03.10.2026 DE - Düsseldorf, Ratinger Hof

15.01.2027 DE - Bremen, Zollkantine

01.04.2027 DE - Stuttgart, Schwarzer Keiler

More dates to be announced soon.

https://www.facebook.com/riseofkronosofficial

https://www.instagram.com/riseofkronos_official/

CONJURIST RELEASE "I AM THE EARTH"

 

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Nashville, TN – Rising from the underground with a sound as immersive as it is unrelenting, atmospheric extreme metal project CONJURIST has officially released their debut full-length album, I Am The Earth , on Friday the 13th, March 2026.

Clocking in at just under 40 minutes across 10 tracks, I Am The Earth is a dense and dynamic sonic journey that blurs the lines between melodic death metal, post-black and blackgaze, doom, and hardcore. Written and recorded by Blake Bailey and brought to life through mixing and mastering by Robbie Bingham, the album delivers a carefully crafted balance of technical precision, raw intensity, and haunting atmosphere.

CONJURIST’s music dives deep beyond surface-level aggression, pulling listeners into a conceptual world steeped in mysticism, ancient history, mythology, and existential reflection. Themes of ritual, primal energy, and humanity’s connection to the Earth run throughout the record, giving it both a cerebral and visceral weight.

This vision extends into the band’s visual identity as well. The music video for the track “Solace for the Shaman” features members adorned in animal skull masks, evoking ritualistic imagery and a raw connection to something ancient and otherworldly. It’s not just music, it’s an experience rooted in symbolism and atmosphere.

Sonically, CONJURIST channels a wide range of influences while carving out something distinctly their own. Fans of bands like Gojira , Fallujah , Alcest , Meshuggah , Pallbearer , Converge , and Acid Bath will find familiar elements woven into the project’s expansive sound.

Early reactions are already highlighting the album’s unique identity. Mark’s Metal Minute praised the release, stating:

“This album is heavy, atmospheric, and weird in the best way. Musically it lives somewhere between blackened metal, doom, experimental, and extreme metal. The riffs seem ancient — slow, crushing sections suddenly explode into faster chaos. The theme leans hard into Earth, ritual, and ancient power. It feels primal.”

With I Am The Earth , CONJURIST doesn’t just introduce themselves, they make a statement. This is a band unafraid to push boundaries, blending genres and ideas into something that feels both timeless and forward-thinking.

The album is available now on all major streaming platforms. https://linktr.ee/Conjurist

For fans of: Atmospheric extremity, conceptual depth, and genre-defying metal that hits as hard as it haunts.

Check them out on YouTube and subscribe:

https://youtu.be/yMYFyd5AG8c

Connect with the band: 

https://conjurist.bandcamp.com

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566891959330

https://www.instagram.com/conjuristmusic

NUCLEAR TOMB RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "UNBOWED & AVERSE"

 

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Baltimore, MD's weirdo thrash stalwarts, in collaboration with Invisible Oranges, have premiered "Unbowed and Averse," the second single from forthcoming album, Epoch Inhumane. Click to stream below!

invisibleoranges.com/nuclear-tomb-are-adroit-in-disaster-on-unbowed-and-averse-track-premiere

Nuclear Tomb, are back and as twisted and vicious as ever with their new full-length album Epoch Inhumane, out June 12th on Rotted Life Records! The album will be available on vinyl, cassette, CD, and digital formats.

Pre-Order Epoch Inhumane:

rottedlife.bandcamp.com/album/epoch-inhumane

https://www.rottedlife.com/

Nuclear Tomb's unique fusion of tight thrash riffing, noisy punk aggression, progressive rock ambition, and classic heavy metal grandeur has brought comparisons to trailblazing metal mavericks such as Voivod, Pestilence, and Coroner.

Refusing to rest on their laurels, the band spent the last two years crafting new material, which they introduced and refined in front of audiences at gigs ranging as far as Texas to Quebec. With Epoch Inhumane, Nuclear Tomb are looking to up the ante: faster speeds, deeper hooks, and even more dynamic twists than their fans have already come to expect. Songs that fearlessly rip and tear through warped tales of real world society's impending collapse. Be prepared for the horror... Mind Thrashing Sonic Nightmares.

FFO: Voivod, Pestilence, Coroner, Atheist

Track Listing:

1. Watch The Skies

2. Falling Out The World of Lies [Video]

3. Unbowed and Averse 

4. Faithless Continuum

5. Broken Promise, Barren Essence 

6. Lifeless Transformation 

7. Butcher’s Lament 

8. Terminally Emboldened 

9. The Coward’s Curse

10. Epoch Inhumane

Credits:

Album engineered and mixed by: Matt Michel at Viva Studio VA. 

Mastered by: Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.

Additional lead guitar by Demir Soyer. 

Album art by Brad Moore.

Photo Credit: Travis Stone

Line-Up:

Michael Brown - Guitar/Vocals

Matt Ibach - Guitar

Amelia Morris - Bass

JD Lookabill - Drums 

facebook.com/NuclearTombLives

instagram.com/nucleartomblives

nucleartomb1.bandcamp.com

rottedlife.com

IX OF BLADES RELEASE "WAY OF THE MIDNIGHT WAVE"

 

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IX of Blades, the brainchild of acclaimed horror author Curtis M. Lawson, is set to unleash their first full-length album, "Way of The Midnight Wave". This ambitious concept album, deeply inspired by cultural myth cycles and philosophical works such as Friedrich Nietzsche's Thus Spake Zarathustra, promises a profound journey through enlightenment, conflict, and self-discovery.

"Way of The Midnight Wave" chronicles the epic narrative of Ri Elotha, a Miltonian hero, as he navigates a path of personal growth, confronts tyrannical forces, and ultimately faces his demise. Lawson, renowned in the indie horror scene for his compelling novels and short fiction, seamlessly blends his literary prowess with his musical vision, crafting a narrative that is as intricate as it is impactful.

The album's sound is a unique fusion of classic heavy metal, black metal, doom, post-punk, and neo-crust, delivering a cohesive and distinctive sonic experience. Despite its high-level production, the album retains an old-school sensibility, ensuring a raw and powerful delivery. Recorded and produced at Seraphim Studios by Robb Kavjian (known for his work with 1476 and Monastery), Kavjian also lent his talents as session drummer and bassist for the project.

About IX of Blades: Founded in 2023, IX of Blades began as the one-man project of horror writer Curtis M. Lawson (author of Black Heart Boys’ Choir and Devil’s Night). Following two EPs and several singles, the project has evolved into a formidable live band, featuring former and current members of The Innsmouth Look and 1476. Eschewing an orthodox approach to black metal, IX of Blades merges various elements of heavy music with a punk rock attitude and the poetic, yet gritty lyricism that is a trademark of Lawson’s fiction and poetry. The live lineup, established in 2026, includes Philip George (The Innsmouth Look) on Bass and Cory Flintoff (former live member of 1476) on Guitar.

"Way of The Midnight Wave": https://ixofblades.bandcamp.com/album/way-of-the-midnight-wave

KALMO RELEASE NEW SINGLE "FEEDING THE WORMS"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Kalmo’s “Feeding the Worms” — Blackened Doom Metal From Finland — Out Now

Finland — Finnish blackened doom metal outfit Kalmo has unleashed their latest single, “Feeding the Worms,” now available on all streaming platforms. With crushing riffs, grim vocals, and a slow-burning wave of heaviness, the track channels the raw, hypnotic spirit of old-school doom while drawing inspiration from Celtic Frost, Triptykon, Death Breath, and Convent.

“This is doom for the damned — evil, heavy, and unrelenting,” says the band.

Produced and performed entirely by Kalmo, and mixed and mastered by Roland Rodas at Cavern of Echoes, the single delivers a precise and merciless listening experience.

Listen and stream here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/kalmo2/feeding-the-worms

Prepare to descend into darkness — “Feeding the Worms” is doom incarnate.

https://youtu.be/BkDir3_WbEQ

Connect: 

https://linktr.ee/kalmodoom