SORROWSPHERE RELEASE "THE WIZARD OF DOOM"

 

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The dark atmospheres, the slow rhythms, and the heavy sounds of SORROW SPHERE, a Calabrian Epic Doom Metal band, are back. The follow-up to their debut album "Demonotheism", released in 2024, is "The Wizard of Doom", a 30-minute EP that will be released digitally on June 12th via Club Inferno Entertainment.

Ernesto "Doomlord" Menga, the project's mastermind, remains from the original lineup. Giuseppe "Buzz" Nicolò of MEMORIES OF A LOST SOUL has joined him on the new material.

"The Wizard Of Doom" marks a return to the darker and deeper Doom sounds that characterized SORROW SPHERE in the late 90s when the band formed, updated however with a more modern and mature sound thanks to the expert production of Lost Soul Studios, owned by the same Giuseppe "Buzz" Nicolò.

Official sites:

- CLUB INFERNO ENT.: http://www.facebook.com/clubinfernoent

- SORROW SPHERE: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1rt6htZ3LQdaxudgBt2lTz

KOSMOGONIA RELEASE NEW ALBUM "AELLA"

 

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Athens-based folk melodic death metal force Kosmogonia have released the official guitar playthrough video for “Oblivion”, a powerful, emotionally charged track from their sophomore album “Aella”.

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPmAvghJ2B0​

Listen to single “Oblivion”: https://lnk.to/qJcMfa4z​

Driven by aggressive riffing, melodic lead work, and dark pagan atmospheres, “Oblivion” captures the band’s distinctive fusion of melodic death metal ferocity, symphonic arrangements, and evocative folk elements. The playthrough video offers an up-close look at the intricate guitar interplay and dynamic songwriting that shape Kosmogonia’s sound - balancing mythological grandeur with modern extreme metal intensity.

Formed in Athens in 2015, Kosmogonia have steadily established themselves within the European folk and melodic death metal scene through a sound deeply rooted in ancient mythology, pagan traditions, and epic storytelling. Their second full-length album, “Aella,” received strong praise across Europe and Latin America, earning recognition from Metal Hammer Portugal and expanding the band’s international visibility. Through Rockshots Records, the album now reaches a broader international audience while the band simultaneously works on new material for its next studio chapter.

Set in 350 B.C., “Aella” tells a tragic story of war, destiny, and forbidden emotion following the encounter between the Scythian princess Aella and the Greek mercenary Lykon during a brutal conflict between civilizations. Across the album, Kosmogonia combine dual vocal dynamics, atmospheric flute passages, layered orchestrations, and modern melodic death metal aggression into a powerful and immersive listening experience.

For fans of Eluveitie, Ensiferum, Epica, and Nightwish.

Listen to “Aella”: https://lnk.to/w3NtMoYV​

Music Video - The Oracle - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6eB8tUV3fQ​

Kosmogonia Line Up:

Dimitra LeFay: Vocals

Kostas Magalios: Vocals & Guitar

George Kanellopoulos: Guitars

Odysseus Poulos: Keyboards

Kyriakos Konstantinou: Bass Guitars

Alex Papavangelis: Drums

Ismini Vasileiou: Flute

More info: https://rockshots.eu/​

​Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kosmogonia_official/​

​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Kosmogoniafolk​

​https://kosmogonia.bandcamp.com/

​Biography

Formed in Athens in 2015, Kosmogonia fuse folk melodies and symphonic textures with the ferocity of melodic death metal. Founders Kostas Magalios (guitar/vocals) and Christos Drosos (guitar) debuted with the demo “Fallen Pegasus” and, later that year, a self-released EP. After a stylistic shift in 2017 marked by the single “Triiris,” the band built momentum through Greek festival appearances and international radio play. Their debut album, titled "Enthrone the Gods," released in 2020, earned a 9.1/10 average review score, a Metal Hammer Portugal mention, and multiple chart placements across Europe and Latin America. Despite the pandemic, Kosmogonia accepted an invitation to Hammer Fest XIV in Birmingham - rescheduled to February 2023 - and delivered a standout performance at the O₂ Academy alongside genre stalwarts such as Lordi and Primordial. Now five years on from their formation, the band returned with "Aella" (January 2025), expanding their epic scope with richer orchestrations and guest folk instruments. With strong international press, radio support, and a dedicated fanbase, Kosmogonia stands poised for extensive touring and further mythic adventures.

AETERE RELEASE "THEOGONIE"

 

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Band: Aetere

Album: Theogonie

Release Date: June 5th, 2026

Country: France

Label: Octopus Rising

Genre: Doom Metal

Aetere: A Sonic Odyssey Through Shadows and Symbolism

Aetere is a French doom-metal duo formed in Bordeaux in 2017, crafting slow-burning, ritualistic compositions steeped in myth. Guided by melancholy and introspection, the project stands at the crossroads of ancient narratives and contemporary sonic experimentation.

On guitar, bass, and vocals, Alice Ronzini brings a background forged in France’s garage-punk underground (La Secte du Futur, JC Satan), later expanded into more ethereal territories through her spectral folk solo project Ailise Blake. Alongside her, Johan Sebenne shapes Aetere’s immersive sound through synths, bass, and machines, layering droney riffs and textured atmospheres informed by his work with the acclaimed post-metal ensemble Year of No Light, his ambient electro-acoustic solo project Lacustre, and earlier collaborations with Nexus Sun, Acid Bonanga, and Géographie.

The project took shape in Bordeaux, where the duo composed and recorded the six tracks that would become their debut album, Théogonie. Johan relocated to Paris and initiated the mixing process just as the global lockdown unfolded. Meanwhile, Alice moved to the rural landscapes of La Drôme, placing the project into a quiet, suspended state. When they reunited after the lockdown, Aetere awakened again: the two resumed work on the album, with Alice completing the final mix in her newly built Studio 418.

The result is a masterful exploration of doom metal's heavier edges, softened by shoegaze haze and post-punk grit.

Musically, Aetere draws inspiration from luminaries like Warning, Joy Division, My Bloody Valentine, Slowdive, and Earth, merging funeral tempos, shoegaze haze and monolithic riffs.

Alice's lyrics, steeped in literary grandeur, evoke the visionary poetry of William Blake's Auguries of Innocence, the epic turmoil of John Milton's Paradise Lost (Book 1), and the mythic narratives of Dante Alighieri, Ovid, and Homer. Themes of innocence, mortality, and transcendence pulse through the album, inviting profound reflection.

Théogonie features artwork by Mal De Siglos and layout design by Lucia Macip, perfectly encapsulating the band's ethereal aesthetic.

Mastered by the legendary Dirk Serries (known for his work in Vidna Obmana, Fear Falls Burning, and Yodok III), the album achieves a polished yet primal resonance.

Released via Italy's Argonauta Records—a powerhouse in stoner, doom, and sludge—the record marks Aetere's triumphant entry into the global heavy music sphere.

Tracklist:

Ténébrisme

Galea

Cilice

Thanatos

Innocence

Eudaimona

https://www.facebook.com/Aetere777/

https://www.instagram.com/__aetere__/

https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords

GRAVEIR RELEASE "THE FESTERING TRIAD"

 

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Graveir, forged in the oppressive underground of Brisbane in 2014, deliver a uniquely unorthodox take on black metal—melding dissonant, riff-driven weight with warped, unsettling melody. Known for their intense, unease-soaked live shows and uncompromising sound, the band continues to carve their own path. 

The Festering Triad, their third album, is a bleak vision of societal decay and corrupted power. Across eight tracks, bile-fuelled aggression surges through anxiety-ridden drums, convulsing guitars, and serpentine basslines—forming a suffocating, venomous descent into rot.

Tracklist:

1.Lords Of Misrule

2.A Futile Exhortation 03:17

3.Revanchism

4.A Thief In The Heart of Man 04:19

5.The Festering Triad

6.A Line of Blood Drawn In Sand

7.By The Will Of The Goat

8.The Rite of Degradation

Line-up

Gloom - Vocals

XI - Drums

Vvoid - Guitar

Pan - Bass

Snjor- Guitar

Pre-order here: https://orcd.co/apw061

https://graveircult.bandcamp.com/

FAUSTIAN RELEASE "PARABLE OF THE SEWER"

 

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Australian black metal force, Faustian, have been referred to as a super group of the Antipodean extreme metal scene; featuring members of Werewolves, The Berzerker, The Antichrist Imperium, The Amenta, Psycroptic and more. With Parable Of The Sewer, following 2023’s We Come As Angels, they deliver a fierce, atmospheric onslaught where past credentials fade beside the sheer power of their sound.

Showcase a balance of brutality and eerie atmosphere, making this a gripping, uncompromising black metal release.

Parable Of The Sewer arrives July 24th via Apocalyptic Witchcraft on limited splatter vinyl, CD, cassette and digital formats. Pre-orders coming soon.

https://www.facebook.com/faustianblackmetal

https://www.instagram.com/faustian_official

https://faustian666.bandcamp.com/

HEBEPHRENIQUE RELEASE "DECATHEXIS" ON LIMITED CASSETTE AND CD EDITION

 

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Australian blackened death metal band Hebephrenique have signed with Apocalyptic Witchcraft to bring their incredible album “Decathexis” (released last year through Gutter Prince Cabal and Brilliant Emperor Records) on limited edition cassette & digital. The album follows their 2024 debut EP Non Compos Mentis, expanding their blend of dissonant death metal, industrial black metal, and atmospheric elements.

Described as more technical, aggressive, and unpredictable than their earlier work, Decathexis features spite-driven vocals, precise instrumentation, and ambient passages, reflecting themes of madness, alienation, and psychological disintegration. The record draws comparisons to acts such as Gorguts, Mayhem, and Anaal Nathrakh. 

Only 25 cassette copies are available, along with just 20 imported CDs, don’t miss your chance to grab this incredible release.

https://www.facebook.com/hebephrenique

https://instagram.com/hebe.phrenique

https://hebephrenique.bandcamp.com/

LANGUISH IN DESPAIR RELEASE NEW SINGLE "KILLING SPREE"

 

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Canadian/Australian death metal unit LANGUISH IN DESPAIR have officially unleashed their latest slab of brutality, “Killing Spree,” now available worldwide via CDN Records. The track arrives as a full force statement ahead of their upcoming full-length album Strain of Profanity , set for release May 21, 2026.

This is not cleaned up, not softened, and not built for comfort. This is death metal stripped down to the bone.

Built on a foundation of pure hostility and minimalist extremity, LANGUISH IN DESPAIR operate as a two-piece with zero interest in polish, trends, or accessibility. What you get is raw execution, fast impact, and absolute underground intent. No filler. No gloss. No mercy.

The project features Jason, known for his work with Human Barbecue and Putrified J, alongside his transcontinental counterpart Marcel. Together they lock into a shared vision of relentless aggression, trading finesse for force and atmosphere for straight violence.

“Killing Spree” wastes no time. Blistering percussion, razor edged guitar tone, and guttural vocal delivery collide in a track that feels less like it was written and more like it was released into the world fully formed and fully hostile. It hits hard and keeps hitting harder.

With Strain of Profanity , the duo pushes that same philosophy into a full length assault built on chainsaw intensity, suffocating speed, and no interest in compromise. It is designed to punish speakers and listeners alike.

Two countries. One mission. Total death metal devastation.

ABOUT LANGUISH IN DESPAIR

LANGUISH IN DESPAIR is a Canadian/Australian two-piece forged in raw aggression and stripped down extremity. Featuring Jason and Marcel, the project removes anything unnecessary and leaves only riffs, speed, and anger. No gimmicks. No image games. Just pure underground death metal delivered without compromise.

“Killing Spree” is out now via CDN Records.

Strain of Profanity arrives May 21, 2026 via CDN Records.

https://youtu.be/LR3LPnCW4q0

Connect: 

https://cdnrecords.com/label-artists/languish-in-despair/

https://www.instagram.com/languishindespair.death/

BRUTAL ASSAULT FESTIVAL REVEAL DAY BY DAY BANDS - SINGLE DAY TICKETS

 

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The people from the BRUTAL ASSAULT FESTIVAL have released a day by day breakdown for their 2026. So now we can see which bands will be playing on each day of the Festival. Single tickets are available at  https://brutalassault.cz/

UNDERTAKERS RELEASE "GLOBAL DOMINION"

 

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UNDERTAKERS: Italian death-grind veterans unveil artwork and tracklist of new album, "Global Dominion"

As recently announced, Italian death-grind veterans UNDERTAKERS will release their new album "Global Dominion" on July 10th, 2026 via Time To Kill Records.

Today, the band unveils the album's tracklist and cover artwork, with the record set to surprise many thanks to its distinctive identity and uncompromising sonic vision.

Tracklist:

​1. Call To Arms (intro)

2. United Front

3. Global Dominion

4. All Out War

5. Plutocracy Era

6. Iron Regime

7. Collapse Protocol

8. Rise of Resistance

9. Just Keep Fighting

10. Bodies' Supermarket

Pre-save: https://ffm.to/undertakers-global-dominion

"Global Dominion" marks the most mature chapter in the band’s history. It is where everything finally locks into place: grindcore violence, hardcore urgency, death metal weight and sharp black metal edges fused into a modern sound that never betrays its old-school DNA. No nostalgia trip, no trend-chasing—just experience, control, and intent.

The record is built on contrast: precision versus chaos, speed versus crushing mid-tempos, modern production versus a raw, uncompromising attitude. Every track serves a purpose, every riff hits with direction. This is a band that knows exactly who it is and has nothing left to prove.

Lyrically and conceptually, the album is both a denunciation and a reflection. "Global Dominion" is the core statement: a ruthless look at power, control, and submission in contemporary society, but also a mirror held up to human nature itself. This is not abstract politics, it’s about systems we live in, benefit from, and are crushed by at the same time.

Tracks like "Rise of the Resistance", "Collapse Protocol", and "Iron Regime" define the first impact: rebellion, systemic failure, and enforced order. "Plutocracy Era" sharpens the focus, exposing a world ruled by wealth and influence, while "Just Keep Fighting" stands as a blunt survival mantra. The album closes with "Global Dominion" and "United Front", tying the narrative together: awareness without illusions, resistance without rhetoric.

This is a heavy record with something to say. Cold, aggressive, and direct. Modern in form, old-school in spirit. No compromises.

The first single and further details about the album will be revealed soon.

Line-up:

Enrico Giannone – Insults

Stefano Casanica – Guitar

Marco Mastrobuono – bass

Giorgio Cifuni - Guitar

Alfonso Mocerino – drums

UNDERTAKERS – Hate Since 1991

Formed in late 1991, UNDERTAKERS are among the longest-running and most uncompromising bands of the Italian extreme underground.

Over the decades, they have shared the stage with an insane number of international acts, including Napalm Death, Suffocation, Malevolent Creation, Vader, Cannibal Corpse, Vital Remains, Fuzztones, Sinister, Dog Eat Dog, Krabathor, Disgorge, Pandemia, Ryker’s and many more far too many to list properly.

The band has completed three European tours and appeared multiple times at major festivals such as Brutal Assault and Dynamo Open Air, building a solid reputation as a relentless and unforgiving live act.

Originally rooted in classic death metal, UNDERTAKERS have constantly evolved their sound into a violent and unmistakable mix of grindcore, brutal death metal and hardcore. The result is a raw and aggressive hybrid best described as pure brutal-core.

UNDERTAKERS were personally selected by 99 Posse as representatives of the Italian extreme scene for a BMG-promoted tribute project celebrating ten years of activity of the Neapolitan collective. This collaboration resulted in a grindcore reworking of the iconic track “Ripetutamente”, a crossover experiment that perfectly reflects the band’s anarchic and uncompromising attitude.

Throughout their career, the band has appeared on numerous compilations, released a 7” produced by Kick Promotion, and featured on Rock TV with performances on Database, Sala Prove and Rock TV Tour.

Their discography includes the split “Chaos in Musica” (Massacro Records) and the experimental release “Revision Distortion X-Version” (Nocturnal Music), an electronic reinterpretation of "Vision Distortion Perversion" blending grind, jungle and techno—clear proof that UNDERTAKERS have never played it safe.

In 2020, the band returned with “Dictatorial Democracy”, released on October 30th by Time To Kill Records in three ultra-limited vinyl editions. The album is a brutal summary of the band’s entire career, featuring new and classic tracks alongside two essential covers: “Fascist Pig” (Suicidal Tendencies) and the grind version of “Ripetutamente”.

In 2024, UNDERTAKERS released a split 7” with Plakkaggio, delivering a death metal reinterpretation of the punk classic “Pet Sematary” by the Ramones once again twisting icons into something far more extreme.

Only for real grind lovers.

UNDERTAKERS

https://undertakers-ttk.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/undertakersgrind

https://www.facebook.com/undertakersgrind

Time To Kill Records

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/timetokillrecords/

https://www.facebook.com/timetokillrecords/

https://timetokillrecords.com/

DEAD SLEEP RELEASE "REPULSION"

 

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Band: Dead Sleep

Album (EP): Repulsion

Release Date: June 26, 2026

Country: Sweden

Genre: Thrash Metal

With Repulsion, Dead Sleep lean further into their raw, old-school roots while pushing their sound into darker and more personal territory. The EP draws on the energy of classic thrash and early extreme metal, but keeps things stripped down, urgent, and unpolished in the best possible way.

Lyrically, the new material shifts focus. As bassist and vocalist Anna Wagner explains, the songs revolve around themes of power, motherhood, and society’s long-standing fear of women who step outside imposed roles. Figures like Lilith and other historical or mythical women serve as a loose thread throughout the EP - symbols of defiance, rejection, and resilience.

“Repulsion” itself stands at the core of the release - a track that captures both the aggression and the more layered side of the band’s current direction.

Recorded at Sunnanå Studios in Malmö by Markus Nilsson and featuring artwork by Bartosz Nalezinski, the EP also marks a new phase for Dead Sleep as a tighter, more direct trio. The stripped-back lineup brings a sharper, heavier sound, with more space for each element to hit harder.

Formed in Malmö, Dead Sleep have always done things their own way - blending punk energy, old-school thrash, and a refusal to fully belong to any one scene. Loud, raw, and unapologetic, they continue to build their identity on instinct rather than rules.

For more info:

https://www.facebook.com/DEADSLEEPMalmo/

https://www.instagram.com/deadsleepofficial/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4Cejh5unAfM0YK7nVQSYOj

https://deadsleepmalmo.bandcamp.com/