CRÉME FLESH RELEASE "FOR YOUR ASS ONLY"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

CRÈME FLESH – FOR YOUR ASS ONLY

LABEL: COMATOSE MUSIC

RELEASE DATE: APRIL 3rd 2026

With the world teetering on the brink of absolute destruction, what we need is a hero – or even better, four of them – and with serendipitous good fortune, out of the great white north come Canadian secret agents of slam, Crème Flesh! Returning after the successful 2023 operation: Casablumpkin, they are licensed to blast, brutalize and wield pornographic puns like deadly weapons! All too often in the world of extreme music an offensive song title or a humorous soundbite is used to disguise a spectacular lack of musical ability…but not with Crème Flesh. With these maniacs you can laugh, be offended and get blown to bits by some of the most severely savage brutal death metal you will ever hear, executed with clinical precision. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to survive the ten tracks of bowel-rupturing, cranium crushing brutality that is…For Your Ass Only!

Beginning with the crisp, accomplished assault of ‘Field Of Creams’, For Your Ass Only quickly demonstrates just how deadly serious the music behind its over the top song titles really is. The riffs are impeccable, the vocals beyond monstrous, the drumming superbly skilled and the tempo shifts from a mid-paced, bone splintering grind to insane, frenzied velocities navigated with a slick, deceptive nonchalance. ‘Lake Flaccid’ begins with a carefully selected quote from the film Lake Placid before unleashing a landslide of punishing heaviness, while ‘Sleepless On Cialis’ is the kind of groove heavy pit anthem, grotesquely adorned in spurts of wanton aggression, that is designed for live violence. From the crawling beast that is ‘The Gapes Of Wrath’ to the twisted insanity of ‘Jagged Little Penis’, For Your Ass Only is utterly relentless - reaching a cataclysmic climax with ‘Whores Of Perception’, where thick, pustulant riffs collide with a rhythm that’s as infected as it is infectious. It’s one hell of a conclusion to an album that’s a masterclass in slamming, brutal death metal. Come for the jokes but stay for Crème Flesh’s unquestionable massive killing capacity.

Complete with a sound that combines intimidating muscle and shocking clarity, thanks to producer Geoff Hodsman (Human Compost, Apegod etc) and brilliantly realised artwork courtesy of Krag (Paroxsihzem, Nuclearhammer etc), For Your Ass Only will begin its assignment of subversion and devastation on April 3rd, under the command of Comatose Music. This press release will self-destruct in five seconds…

Line-up:

Matt Hilden - Vocals

Rory Kennedy - Bass

Sophokles Theodoru - Guitar

Allen L. - Drums

Genre: Slam/Brutal Death Metal

For fans of: Devourment | Kraanium | Vulvectomy | Korpse

Further Information:

https://www.facebook.com/Cremeflesh

https://www.instagram.com/cremefleshslam

https://www.comatosemusic.com/

https://instagram.com/comatose_music

HORIZON OF AEONS RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "UNTIL THE DARKNESS CLAIMS US"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

The Finnish dark metal band Horizon of Aeons are set to release their debut album, Timeless Forms of Desolation, on 29 May 2026 via Inverse Records. The second single 'Until the Darkness Claims Us', is unleashed today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/horizon-of-aeons-darkness

The band comments:

"The title of the song is taken from the book written by Sarah J. Maas. The lyrics are loosely based on that story. The vow of absolute loyalty and brotherhood binds us to one another until our very last breath. The doomy atmosphere in the first part of the song is crushingly heavy, but only momentarily until the melodic relief comes. Later in the song, the heaviness returns, followed by beautiful melodies from keyboards and guitar, and the outro features three consecutive key modulations. This is something you don’t hear every day in metal music."

BIOGRAPHY:

Horizon of Aeons is a gothic dark metal band founded in 2024, bringing together seasoned musicians from the Finnish metal scene. The band consists of Miska Lehtivuori (vocals, guitar), Ville Pekkala (guitar), Pekka Venho (bass), and Pekka Jokela (drums). These members have a rich history of playing together in various bands (Fall of the Leafe, Ablaze in Hatred, Searing Meadow, Mormânt De Snagov, Leaflet, Jackie’s Land), which laid the foundation for their cohesive and powerful sound.

Horizon of Aeons’ musical influences are as diverse as the members’ extensive  backgrounds in the metal scene. Each member brings a wealth of experience from their  previous bands, contributing to the band’s unique sound.

Together, these musicians create a sound that is both intense and melodic, drawing from a wide array of metal subgenres. Their influences span across various styles, allowing them to craft a distinctive musical identity that is uniquely their own. This blend of experience and inspiration results in a sound that is both familiar and innovative, pushing the boundaries of gothic dark metal.

Themes and Lyrics

Horizon of Aeons’ lyrics delve deeply into the dark and complex concept of time and its relentless progression. Their songs often explore the infinite future contrasted with the finite past, creating a haunting and introspective atmosphere. The band masterfully weaves themes of existence and memory into their music, painting vivid pictures of a world where time is both a creator and a destroyer.

In addition, Horizon of Aeons touches on themes of cosmic forces, often using esoteric and mystical imagery. They explore the inherent inclinations of humanity, the seductive nature of sin, and the purifying power of darkness. This adds a layer of depth to their music, as they challenge conventional beliefs and embrace the darker aspects of existence.

Overall, the band’s lyrics are a profound exploration of time, existence, and the human condition, offering listeners a journey through the infinite and the ephemeral.

Debut Release

Horizon of Aeons’ debut album titled Timeless Forms of Desolation is set to be released through Inverse Records in 2026. Their first single, Haunting Presence, is already available on all digital platforms, showcasing a tantalizing preview of their dark, atmospheric sound through a condensed single edit.

LISTEN to the first single Kairos: https://push.fm/fl/horizon-of-aeons-kairos

Horizon of Aeon - Until the Darkness Claims Us (Single 2026)

-Composed by Miska Lehtivuori, Ville Pekkala, Pekka Venho & Pekka Jokela

-Lyrics by Miska Lehtivuori & Ville Pekkala

-Mixed & mastered by Miska Lehtivuori

-ISRC: FIP6B2600006

-Single cover by Vivia Lehtivuori

Horizon of Aeon - Timeless Forms of Desolation  (Album 2026)

Track list: 

1. Kairos

2. Aedis Tenebrae 

3. Ghosts Transcending

4. Devilish Mist of Deformed 

5. 1846 (The Ones Beneath)

6. Until the Darkness Claims Us

7. Spectral Echoes

8. Haunting Presence  

-Album cover by Miska Lehtivuori

CD PRE-ORDERS from Inverse Store. 

Line-up:

Miska Lehtivuori – Vocals, Guitars

Ville Pekkala – Guitars

Pekka Venho – Bass

Pekka Jokela – Drums

Links: 

https://www.facebook.com/horizonofaeons

https://www.instagram.com/horizonofaeons 

https://horizonofaeons.bandcamp.com  

NOXIS RE-RELEASE "VIOLENCE INHERENT IN THE SYSTEM"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

NOXIS: new reissue of "Violence Inherent In The System" debut LP due out in March

Rotted Life (US) and Dawnbreed Records (Europe) announce a new vinyl and CD pressing of “Violence Inherent In The System”, the debut album by Cleveland death metal outfit NOXIS, originally released in 2024, now set for a new reissue on March 27th.

Widely praised within the underground upon its initial release, “Violence Inherent In The System” delivers eleven tracks of ferocious and twisted death metal, blending labyrinthine riffing, suffocating atmospheres and relentless aggression. From the crushing opener “Skullcrushing Defilement” to the bleak closer “Emanations of the Sick,” the album unfolds as a dense and punishing listen, confirming NOXIS as one of the most compelling names in the contemporary underground death metal scene.

FFO: Demigod, early Cryptopsy, Demilich.

The new pressing will be available in the following formats:

LP – regular jacket (300 copies total)

100 copies on black vinyl

200 copies on yellow flame vinyl

CD – jewel case with printed case (300 copies)

NOXIS

https://noxisdeathmetal.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Noxisdeathmetal/

https://www.instagram.com/noxisdeathmetal/

Rotted Life Records

https://rottedlife.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/rottedliferecords/

https://www.facebook.com/rottedlife/

Dawnbreed Records

https://www.dawnbreed.com/

https://dawnbreedrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/dawnbreedrecords

VISIONS OF TERROR RELEASE "THE DARK TRIAD"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Visions of Terror

The Dark Triad

Arson Theory

31 March 2026

Rising from the frozen northern Midwest, modern metal force Visions of Terror is poised to make an unforgettable impact with the release of their debut EP, The Dark Triad, set to drop on March 31, 2026, via Arson Theory. This explosive debut will be accompanied by a blistering new music video for the single “Phoenix Rising,” showcasing the band’s relentless energy and artistic vision.

Forged in a region where brutal winters and unforgiving terrain shape the character of those who endure them, Visions of Terror channel that same resilience into their sound. Blending the razor-sharp precision of melodic death metal with the crushing weight of modern metal, the band delivers a relentless sonic assault that fans of Revocation, Sylosis, and At The Gates will immediately appreciate. Their dynamic dual lead vocal attack sets them apart, creating a powerful contrast between aggression and melody that adds depth to their already explosive musical foundation.

Behind the kit, Spencer “Grizzly” Cole drives the band forward with thunderous drumming that hits with the force of an avalanche. Bassist and vocalist Josh Ballard locks in with a heavy-handed groove while delivering versatile vocal power that reinforces the band’s commanding rhythm section. Veteran guitarist and vocalist Nicholas James brings relentless riffing and memorable lead work that cuts straight to the bone, while guitarist Abraham Joseph injects modern aggression and inventive melodies that complete the quartet’s hard-hitting sound.

The result is a band that balances technical precision with raw energy, delivering songs that hit hard while still pulling listeners into deeper lyrical themes. With tracks like “Phoenix Rising” and “Un-Heavenly,” The Dark Triad dives into themes that challenge the stagnation of modern society while pushing listeners toward resilience and personal determination. Each track offers layers of intensity that reveal more with every listen.

The accompanying music video for “Phoenix Rising,” produced by JT Ibanez, captures the band’s explosive energy and visual identity while giving fans their first cinematic glimpse into the world of Visions of Terror. The EP was mixed and mastered by Matt Schmidt, delivering a polished yet aggressive production that fully captures the band’s powerful sound.

“We've dedicated ourselves to crafting exceptional songs and are eager to share them,” says the band. “As individual artists, we're committed to producing outstanding music, and together, we're a dynamic and formidable collective. I think that really shows in our first release.”

With their debut EP set to drop this spring, Visions of Terror are already preparing to bring their crushing live performance to stages across the region, with shows and touring plans expected to follow the release.

The Dark Triad arrives March 31, 2026.

For fans of:

- Revocation

- Sylosis

- At The Gates

About Visions of Terror:

Emerging from the harsh landscapes of the northern Midwest, Visions of Terror is a modern metal band committed to pushing the boundaries of their genre with a sound that is both aggressive and melodic. Their unique approach combines powerful vocals with technical instrumentation, creating a listening experience that resonates with metal fans around the globe.

Follow Visions of Terror:

Apple Music: Listen Here  https://arsontheory.vyd.co/TheDarkTriad

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

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

Spotify: Listen Here   https://arsontheory.vyd.co/TheDarkTriad

YouTube: YouTube   https://www.youtube.com/@VisionsofTerrorOfficial

ETERNAL EVIL RELEASE "FOREVER FEARED"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Influenced by Thrash Metal Royalties Slayer, Kreator, Destruction, Dissection, and Exodus ‘ earlier works, ETERNAL EVIL was formed in Stockholm - Sweden in 2019. 

The band initially intended to carry on the legacy of early High energy early Classic Thrash insanity.

Following the release of the furious The Gates Beyond Mortality, ETERNAL EVIL wasted no time, immediately embarking on their quest for world domination. Carving their path through Sweden’s vast music landscape, the band quickly claimed their spotlight—opening for In Flames at the legendary Dalhalla, sharing the stage with the mighty Cavalera Brothers two nights in a row, and delivering a full-throttle set at Sweden’s largest rock gathering, the Sweden Rock Festival.

Today, with the name ETERNAL EVIL firmly etched into the minds of Scandinavian metalheads, the band has poured their entire soul and relentless dedication into their new album, 'Forever Feared'. Strengthening their ranks with two of Sweden’s finest musicians—drummer Felix Wahlund and bassist Adam Sjö— the band elevates their sound to new extremes.

 Drawing from their roots in thrash and black metal, ETERNAL EVIL have fused every influence they’ve ever embraced and pushed the boundaries of their genre further than any band in their league. The album’s artwork reflects a deeply personal struggle: serpents symbolize the hardship and betrayal that have surrounded the band, while the hand that strangles the snake stands as a powerful statement — no matter the challenge, ETERNAL EVIL will always rise above, prevail, and conquer, no matter the cost.

Watch out for ETERNAL EVIL’s crushing new single “Eyes of Wrath”,  out March 25th!

Pre-save 'Eyes Of Wrath’ HERE   https://bfan.link/eyes-of-wrath

‘Forever Feared’ Tracklisting :

1 Prelude 00:56 

2 The Darkened Sphere 04:21 

3 A Soul To Cope 04:10 

4 Forever Feared 05:23 

5 Eyes Of Wrath 03:15 

6 Triumph Through Pain 05:14 

7 Stain Of Roses 03:50 

8 The Mountain's Gaze 05:36 

9 I Know, The Fire Burns Inside 05:49

Band Line up :

Adrian Tobar - Lead Vocals and Guitar

Tobias Lindström - Guitar 

Adam Sjö - Bass 

Felix Wahlund - Drums

Discography/ Demos :

'Rise of Death' 2019 (Self Released)

Warrior Awakening brings the Unholy Slaughter' 2021 (Redefining Darkness)

`The Gates Beyond Mortality ' 2023 (Listenable)

https://eternalevil666.bandcamp.com/music

https://www.facebook.com/Eternal-Evil-102475751152163/

https://www.instagram.com/eternal_evil_band/

ASHEN HORDE RELEASE "THE HARVEST"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Los Angeles extreme‑metal shapeshifters Ashen Horde return on May 1st, 2026, with "The Harvest", their fifth full‑length album and the first to feature new vocalist Karl Chamberlain (Putrefier, Alcyone, Necrotic Remains). Known for weaving black metal, death metal, prog, and 90s‑inspired grit into something unmistakably their own, Ashen Horde push their sound further than ever, embracing melody, chaos, and sharp contrasts across eight thematically linked tracks.

​Alongside the album announcement, Ashen Horde have unveiled the first single, “Entropy and Ecstasy”, a whirlwind of jagged riffs, angular Voivod‑like progressions, and Chamberlain’s soaring, chilling vocal hooks. The accompanying video represents a major milestone for the band: despite recording the entire album remotely, this is the first time the members have appeared together on camera.

The first preview to the album, “Entropy and Ecstasy,” captures the album’s core idea: finding exhilaration in collapse. The song follows a couple who thrive on the chaos of a world falling apart, a concept Portz admits was likely sparked by the early COVID lockdowns.

Guitarist and primary songwriter Trevor Portz recalls being floored by Chamberlain’s audition:

​​“I sent him a demo of ‘Entropy and Ecstasy’ with unfinished lyrics, and he sent back his take. His vocals on the line ‘how can we thrive if we expect to survive?’ still give me chills.”

Listen and watch the music video for "The Harvest" via its premiere on NoCleanSinging HERE.

Add to your Spotify playlist - pre-save - https://show.co/z0ZVdF9​

​

​"The Harvest" marks a turning point for Ashen Horde. After a decade as a studio‑driven project, the band is preparing to play its first‑ever live shows in May, coinciding with the album’s release. It’s also the first full‑length to feature Chamberlain, whose dynamic range helped reshape the band’s sonic identity.

​While Ashen Horde’s previous four albums were tightly constructed concept records, "The Harvest" takes a different approach. Each track stands alone, yet all orbit the idea of endings, personal, societal, historical, and cosmic.

​​“I didn’t have a single story this time, but the lyrics kept circling reactions to things ending. From societal collapse to ancient rituals to the last days of Pompeii, everything tied together naturally,” explains Portz.

​

Musically, the album is a showcase of the band’s eclectic influences. From the opening track, “Autumnal”, a slow-burning ascent into full black‑metal fury, inspired by the Sensorio light installation in Paso Robles. “Backward Momentum” blends Opeth‑style clean‑vocal layering with 90s‑rock riffing and one of Portz’s favorite solos on the album. “Voids in the Ash” pairs grunge‑inflected vocal harmonies with hyperspeed black‑metal bursts, telling the story of Pompeii from both mortal and divine perspectives. “The Apparition” channels early death metal before spiraling into odd‑meter prog weirdness. The title track, “The Harvest,” closes the album with an apocalyptic vision inspired by Iceland’s stark landscapes and the album’s striking cover art.

​

The album’s cover, featuring two red skeletons locked in an eerie, autumnal tableau, was created by artist Venus Kohana, whose work Portz discovered at an art show. The imagery’s blend of beauty, decay, and ritual perfectly mirrors the album’s themes.

​​“I bought a print and couldn’t stop staring at it. Eventually, I realized it had to be the cover. It even inspired the lyrics to the title track.”​

​

For over a decade, Ashen Horde has carved out a unique place in extreme metal, refusing to be confined to any single subgenre. Rooted in black and death metal but unafraid to explore melodic prog, 90s alternative, and avant‑garde experimentation, the band appeals to fans of Opeth, Enslaved, Amorphis, Ihsahn, and metal’s more adventurous corners.

​Originally founded as a solo project by guitarist and primary songwriter Trevor Portz, Ashen Horde has evolved into a full lineup featuring vocalist Karl Chamberlain and Australian-based drummer Robin Stone (The Amenta, Convulsing).

"The Harvest" represents the band’s most dynamic, collaborative, and ambitious work to date.

Album pre-order (release date May 1, 2026) available on limited splatter vinyl and CD (along with t-shirt bundles) on Bandcamp, as well as everywhere digitally - https://ashenhorde.bandcamp.com/album/the-harvest​

Tour Dates:​

May 14 - Montclair, NJ - The Meatlocker

May 15 - Wallingford, CT - Cherry Street Station

May 16 - Brattleboro, VT - Midnight's

Track Listing:​

1. Autumnal (6:12)

2. Entropy and Ecstasy (5:47)

3. Backward Momentum (5:21)

4. Voids in the Ash (5:41)

5. Remnant (4:37)

6. A Place in the Rot (4:38)

7. Apparition (4:57)

8. The Harvest (5:46)

Album Length: 43:03

Credits:​

Mixed by Ricardo Borges and mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios

Artwork by Venus Kohana (venuskohana.com)

Lineup:​

Trevor Portz: Guitar, Bass, Harmony Vocals

Karl Chamberlain: Vocals

Robin Stone: Drums

More Info:

​https://www.facebook.com/AshenHorde/

​https://www.instagram.com/ashenhorde

HAEMOTH RELEASE "BLACK DUST"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

HAEMOTH new album “Black Dust”!

French black metal entity Haemoth has emerged from the shadows with the announcement of a brand new album “Black Dust”. Known for their uncompromising vision and relentless sonic aggression, the band continues to stand as one of the darker voices within the French black metal underground

Black Dust (Tracklist)

1. Ashen Remains

2. Blood Atonement

3. When The Dust Finally Settles

4. D - TX

5. Human Defects

6. Dead Frequency

7. Incense Of The Lost Rite

8. Fragments Of The Sign

9. Black Dust

10. Void Theory

11. Stigmata

PRE-ORDER NOW! https://agoniarecords.com/en_us/pre-orders

Formed in 1999 in Vernouillet, France, Haemoth have long cultivated a reputation for channeling raw, ritualistic black metal steeped in themes of Satanism, occultism, and misanthropy. Over the years, their work has carved a sinister path through the genre, delivering a sound that is both ferocious and steeped in the traditions of the darkest underground metal.

Black Dust promises to deliver the band’s signature blend of hostile, occult-charged black metal, a sonic assault forged in shadow and fueled by misanthropic intensity. With this upcoming release, Haemoth promise a return to their signature atmosphere of hostility, ritual, and sonic devastation.

https://haemoth.bandcamp.com/music

https://www.instagram.com/haemoth.kontamination/

CIRCLE OF NERVES RELEASE "THE ART OF DEATH AND SUICIDAL THOUGHTS"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Stockholm, Sweden based sludge/hardcore/groove metal trio Circle Of Nerves stream their debut EP, »The Art Of Death And Suicidal Thoughts«, which was just released on February 27th, 2026

Tracklist:

1.Your Corpse Is Our Freedom 02:44

2.I.M.S.G.A. 02:41

3.Self-Destruction Is A Gift 03:31

4.Death Feels Like Home 03:24

5.Wounded Addict 03:16

6.Deepthroat the Devil 03:16

released February 27, 2026

Recorded and mixed by @grindcrusher at @theoverlook_studio

Artwork by @therottedorg

https://www.instagram.com/circleofnervesband

https://circleofnerves.bandcamp.com/

https://linktr.ee/circleofnerves

LAGO RELEASE "VIGIL"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

LAGO 'Vigil' (May 8th 2026)

Overview/Bios:

Resurfacing after 8 years of silence, LAGO finally unveil 'Vigil', a dense and suffocating descent into lacerating and surgically cold darkness. Their return channels the weight of dissonant and modern Death Metal while carving deeper into their own bleak and atmospheric sound.

A stark evolution that sharpens every contour of their sonic identity!

"The writing for 'Vigil' began in 2023 and found the band rebuilt after a few years of relative silence and this also marks the first time we as a band have completely handled all aspects of the production ourselves. Expect the next step as we build upon our previous releases, calling upon influences from legends Morbid Angel, Immolation and Gorguts. 'Vigil' will be out most focused release to date!"

Lago is a Phoenix Arizona ‑ based death metal band formed in 2010 and known for blending oppressive atmosphere with precise, punishing riffcraft.

The band first emerged with the Marianas EP in 2010 before solidifying their lineup and sound through lineup changes in the early 2010s. Lago’s debut full‑length Tyranny arrived in 2014 followed by the darker and more expansive Sea of Duress in 2018 on Unique Leader Records.

After weathering years of turbulence, the band signed with Everlasting Spew Records in 2025 and began working on a new album and signaling a renewed era.

With themes rooted in isolation and oppressive forces, Lago continues to refine their bleak, forceful brand of American death metal over more than a decade of evolution!

Discography:

2010 - 'Marianas' (Ep)

2012 - 'Tyranny' (Demo)

2014 - 'Tyranny' (Album)

2016 - Split w/ Calm Hatchery (Ep)

2018 - 'Sea Of Duress' (Album)

For fans of:

Immolation, Mid Gorguts, Morbid Angel (F-G-H), Altars

Formats available:

- CD

- Vinyl (autumn 2026)

- Tape

- Digital

Technical info:

SPIT112

Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by Brian Miller at the BM Hole in Phoenix/Arizona/USA

All songs and lyrics by Lago

Vinyl mastering by Carlo Altobelli at Toxic Basement Studio

Cover Art by Adam Burke

Layout by Giorgio M. Spevo

Photography by Kaitlyn Maree

Line-up:

Cole Jacobsen - Guitar, Growls

Garrett Thomas - Bass, Screams

Gus Barr - Lead Guitar

Brian Miller - Drums

Links:

[MAILORDER] https://bit.ly/4rnWu1W 

[BANDCAMP] https://bit.ly/40CFABU 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lago/135605299787040

https://instagram.com/lagometalaz

OBEY THE KRAKEN RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO: "NETHERWORLD"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

German deathcore force Obey The Kraken descend into 'Netherworld'  

Punishing new single previews the band’s savage new EP Apocrypha out 10th April via Seek and Strike

Germany’s deathcore wrecking force Obey The Kraken have unleashed 'Netherworld', the second single from their forthcoming EP, Apocrypha, out 10th April via Seek & Strike. 

Having already torn open the gates with last month’s first single 'Betrayer', the band offered a first glimpse into the dark mythology that defines their sound. Now they descend even deeper with 'Netherworld', a suffocating slab of unfiltered deathcore brutality where cavernous vocals, bone-splintering breakdowns and oppressive riffs collide like collapsing cathedrals.

Watch the video for 'Netherworld' here: https://youtu.be/txM8x-Kk3PI

Pre-save Apocrypha here:  https://orcd.co/otk2026ep

Emerging from Germany’s increasingly vicious extreme metal underground, Obey The Kraken have quickly built a reputation for deathcore that is as narrative driven as it is punishing. Their upcoming EP Apocrypha continues the band’s fascination with apocalyptic storytelling, a biblical saga of fallen angels, infernal alliances and war against the heavens themselves, with each track acting as another chapter in the descent.

If ‘Betrayer’ opened the portal, ‘Netherworld’ drags listeners straight into the abyss, darker, heavier and even more merciless. It’s a track that strips deathcore back to its most violent instincts while amplifying the band’s looming, mythic atmosphere, pushing the anticipation for Apocrypha into genuinely catastrophic territory.

Nothing about this world is subtle. Every riff is a weapon. Every breakdown lands like a hammer blow. And with ‘Netherworld’, Obey The Kraken make it brutally clear that the descent has only just begun.

Obey The Kraken - Netherworld

Commenting on the EP, Obey The Kraken said: "Apocrypha means a lot to us, especially as we hadn't planned this second EP.  After finishing our first EP (Worship The Sunken God) last year things developed naturally and we realized we had more to say within this world and sound. We consciously kept the formula of the first EP intact, so anyone who enjoyed EP1 will feel right at home with EP2. Listening back to the final masters, we’re genuinely happy with how consistent and powerful the release feels as a whole. Everything was designed to feel massive, heavy, and epic, supporting the narrative without overcomplicating the production approach.

"Lyrics play a central role for us. Our first EP told the complete story of Cthulhu and his resurrection across four songs and we wanted to apply that same conceptual approach again. On Apocrypha, the songs tell the story of an angel who is cast out of heaven, forms an alliance with hell and ultimately seeks to conquer heaven itself. Each track represents a different chapter of that narrative." 

Apocrypha tells a story in sound, an angel cast from heaven, forging an alliance with hell, returning to challenge the celestial order itself. The EP moves like the story, deliberate and immersive, pulling listeners into Obey The Kraken’s realm where narrative and brutality are inseparable. Nothing is decorative. Nothing is wasted. Every note exists to damage and leave its mark.

Whilst preserving the DNA of their debut, Obey The Kraken push further into uncharted territory.  With production carried out entirely in house, leaving the band with full control over how heavy, how clear and how oppressive they needed it to feel. The result is an EP that is heavy and unflinching, a complete assault for fans who crave deathcore that hits as hard thematically as it does musically. 

For more:

Instagram || https://www.instagram.com/obeythekrakenband/

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/0oITRenFc8yA0lD4K6a3qx?si=12d08b04940e4ef8

https://www.obeythekraken.com/

Track-list:

1. Betrayer

2. Netherworld

3. War Awaits

4. Bow To Darkness

AGAINST I RELEASE "ANTI LIFE"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Band: AGAINST I

Album: Anti Life

Release Date: March 13, 2026

Country: Sweden

Genre: Blackened Death Metal

Label: Twisted Flesh Recordings

"Anti Life" marks the third and darkest of all the albums that Against I has made.

Against I was founded in 2022 by Fredrik Keith Croona, known as vocalist and founder of Cynical Existence and ex-vocalist of Menschdefekt.

Together with Mathias Back (guitars) and Anders Ström (drums), they fuse elements of metal with hints of electronic parts into a cacophony of aggression and melodies.

In 2023, they released their debut album Carnival of Excess on Advoxya Records.

2024 saw the release of the EPs Perfect Smile and the follow-up Destruction Lullaby, which took the band in an entirely new direction. Later in 2024, the band dropped their second full-length album Songs for the Dying.

For more info:

https://www.facebook.com/againstIband

https://www.instagram.com/againstiband/

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

RESUMPTION RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "SOME THINGS ARE TOO BROKEN"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Death doom metal Resumption has released a new track, "Some Things Are Too Broken".  Resumption comes from the mind of Wilhelm Lindh (The Gardnerz, ex:Tristitia, ex: Pandemonium, ex: Allamedah).

Resumption bridges the gap between the crushing groove of Bolt Thrower, Broken Hope, Pyrexia, Acheron (US) and the suffocating slow atmosphere of Funeral (Nor).

The second single is a definitive statement on the necessity of walking away. It explores the moment you realize certain situations or people are simply beyond repair and outside of your control. Ultimately, it’s a song about releasing the burden of trying to fix the 'unfixable' and finally choosing to prioritize your own emotional well-being."

Lyrically Resumption tackles the harrowing realities of mental health and anti-religious sentiment. 

Wilhelm Lindh - all instruments and “vocals”

A Swedish native that has been living in Portugal for many years. 

After years of playing in blues bands, Wilhelm felt it was time for another dive into the cesspool of dirty Death Doom Metal. 

The outcome is a 9 track album called “The Respite” set to be released digitally on the 17th of April. 

Track list:

1.Self Reliance

2.Don't Come

3.Worship

4.Leave It Alone

5.The Respite - Instrumental 

6.Rest At Last

7.Invest In Yourself

8.Some Things Are Too Broken

9.Everyone Rots Away

Eight Death Doom Metal tracks and one calm interlude appropriately titled “The Respite”. 

Music and lyrics by Wilhelm Lindh

Produced, recorded and mixed by Wilhelm Lindh at Funky Cat Studio 

Co-produced by Niclas Ankarbranth 

Mastered by Tiago Silva 

Logo and cover art by All Things Rotten 

Foto by Maria Lázaro 

youtube.com/@resumptiondeathdoom 

facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586606459561 

instagram.com/resumptiondeathdoom 

resumptiondeathdoom.bandcamp.com 

SORROWSEED RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "INCINERATE"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

After a long period of creative hibernation, Sorrowseed is back, and they’re bringing the fire. The New England-based melodic death metal outfit unleashes their first single, “Incinerate” , from their forthcoming EP, Hydra . Recorded, mixed, and mastered at 2525 Studio , this track represents a rebirth for the band, showcasing their evolved sound and current lineup.

“We're incredibly excited to present the first single from our upcoming EP, Hydra,” says the band. “‘Incinerate’ is pure melodeath rage ripped straight from the pits of our souls, and represents a new era for Sorrowseed. This EP will be our first full release in some time, and the first with our current lineup - we're very grateful to be able to share this first piece of it with all of you.”

With influences spanning Cradle of Filth, Behemoth, Arch Enemy, and Hypocrisy , Sorrowseed fuses relentless riffs, searing melodies, and guttural intensity to craft a sound that is both vicious and intricately layered. “Incinerate” is a declaration of their return, a siren call to fans of melodic death metal seeking something dark, uncompromising, and fiercely alive.

The single is available now for download and streaming via https://linktr.ee/Sorrowseed

For fans of: Cradle of Filth, Behemoth, Arch Enemy

Production Credits: Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at 2525 Studio, NYC

DEADVOID INC. RELEASE "CHAPTERS"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Finnish melodic death metal band Deadvoid Inc. released their debut album Chapters on March 13, 2026 via Inverse Records. Operating across the Mikkeli–Jyväskylä–Helsinki region, the band was formed in early 2025.

The band’s debut album combines heavy riffs, melancholic melodies, and technical musicianship into an intense musical experience. Chapters dives into the darker layers of the human psyche while still leaving room for a glimmer of hope.

LISTEN to the album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/deadvoid-inc-chapters

Guitarist Tuomas Torikka describes the album as follows:

“Chapters takes the listener on a journey through tragic mental landscapes and human destinies. The music evokes a wide range of emotions — aggression, deep hatred, and also moments that  may bring tears to the eyes. At the same time, a small spark of hope remains present. Each song has been carefully composed, forming a multidimensional soundscape where melancholy and beauty intertwine with aggressive power. The lyrics leave room for identification and personal interpretation.”

Vocalist Jonne “Monni” Saarinen says the lyrics are largely based on the band members’ personal experiences:

“The lyrics mainly revolve around our own life experiences. At times we deal with painful 

memories from childhood, and in the next moment we move into themes of adult self-reflection. The subjects are heavy, but we also wanted to include the small spark of hope that Tuomas mentioned.”

With Chapters, Deadvoid Inc. delivers an intense and emotional debut that combines a heavy sound with strong emotional depth.

Deadvoid Inc. – Upcoming Shows

• March 28, 2026 – Wilhelm Public House, Mikkeli (Album Release Show)

• April 18, 2026 – Bar Base, Helsinki

• June 13, 2026 – Bar Lepakkomies, Helsinki

BIOGRAPHY:

Deadvoid Inc. is a Finnish melodic death metal band that blends elements ranging from classical music to extreme metal, creating an energetic, technically skilled, and completely distinctive musical entity. 

D-inc was formed in early 2025 when longtime acquaintances Jonne Saarinen (vocals) and Tuomas Torikka (composition & guitar) decided to build something new in the midst of everything old. The album was completed in its entirety, and prior to its release, guitarist Jami Honkala and bassist Ville Heino—both heavily involved in the making of the record—joined the band. 

This lineup of seasoned professionals in their field brings a fresh new subgenre to the airwaves, unlike anything you’ve heard before. Energetic songs, catchy grand melodies, furious riffs, and heart-wrenching slow sections are here to show everyone what Deadvoid Inc. is all about. 

The band released their debut album Chapters in March 2026. 

Deadvoid Inc. - Chapters (Album 2026)

Track list:

1. Grounding The Unreal

2. Not Worth Living

3. Ashes And Forgiveness

4. The Wounds

5. The Frame

6. The Dawn Of Day

7. Drowned In Pain

8. Begins With Love

-Cover art by Kai Kolima

Line-up:

Vocals: Jonne Saarinen     

Guitars: Tuomas Torikka

Bass: Ville Mikkola

Drums: Tino Jäntti

Links: 

https://www.facebook.com/deadvoidinc  

https://www.instagram.com/deadvoidinc 

https://deadvoidinc.bandcamp.com 

OZARK SHAMAN RELEASE "A TRAITOR IS WORSE THAN AN ENEMY"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Band: OZARK SHAMAN

Album name: A Traitor Is Worse Than An Enemy

Release date: 28.02.2026

Location: United States

 

Bio: Ozark Shaman is a one man black metal band from the shadowy fringes of Ozark, Missouri. Brad Nailling handles all instruments and production while the music features his wife Madeleine Nailling on viola. 

Blending raw black metal aggression with electronic synth and atmospheric folk elements the musical themes explore spirituality, cosmicism, war, history, and human struggle while highlighted by the banjo as the core folk element, delivered in Scruggs-style picking.

 

Tracklist:

1.The Warrior's Spirit 07:55

2.Life Is War 04:55

3.Destined to Forget 06:57

4.Bayous of Black 06:37

5.A Traitor Is Worse Than an Enemy 04:40

6.Wicked Ways 05:43

7.Cosmic Aspirations 04:31

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSDyd9zLEHQ

You can follow and support the band here:

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

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OWs3PQnph1sSVbj0Z3Txt

Digital Downloads: https://ozarkshaman.bandcamp.com/

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ozarkshaman

RAVENMOCKER RELEASE "WHERE THE RAVEN FLIES"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Southern California melodic death metal newcomers Ravenmocker have unleashed their second single, "Where The Raven Flies," in 2026, following the strong reception of their debut track, "Infallible." The new single continues building the band’s identity: soaring melody, cultural storytelling, and a modern take on the melodic death metal spirit once championed by acts like Children of Bodom, Insomnium, and Kalmah.

Formed in 2025 by guitarist/vocalist Tom Tierney after departing Thrown Into Exile, Ravenmocker was born from a desire to create music that honored Tierney’s Native American heritage while embracing the emotional depth and melodic aggression he had been writing for years.

“I wanted to forge my own path with songs that didn’t have a home yet. Ravenmocker became the vessel for that—something cultural, melodic, and meaningful,” says Tierney.

"Where The Raven Flies" is an anthemic, cinematic track that tells the origin story of the Raven Mocker, a cryptid from Adirondack and Cherokee lore. Known as a harbinger of death, the Raven Mocker feeds on the sick and dying, stealing the remaining years of its victims’ lives. The single paints vivid imagery of the creature soaring over forests and villages, acting as both reaper and omen.

The single’s artwork mirrors this mythology: a raven perched on a branch beneath a rising moon, its eyes glowing with supernatural intensity as a flock circles overhead. The visual directly reflects the music video filmed in Angeles National Forest, captured by Darkslate Media.

“Kim and Andrew took the song’s visceral, lofty feel and turned it into visual art. It’s beautiful, eerie, and exactly what the track needed,” explains Tierney.

Compared to "Infallible," the band describes the new single as “loftier, more epic, and meant to feel like gliding over mountains and trees while still hitting hard.”

Ravenmocker’s lineup brings together musicians from across the Southern California metal scene: vocalist and guitarist Tom Tierney (formerly Thrown Into Exile), guitarist George Patmas (ex‑Dianthus), drummer Dylan Suierveld (Levinia), and bassist Will Buckley (Levinia, Anubis).

Their combined influences, melodic death metal, blues, prog, jazz, funk, and even classic country, shape a sound that is intricate yet accessible, emotional yet aggressive.

“We want to write songs people can sing with us at shows. Melodies that stick with you. Emotion you can feel,” adds Tierney.

The band’s writing process is collaborative and evolving. While Tierney brought the foundation of the first EP, the new material is shaped by all members. "Where The Raven Flies" itself features a key change and expanded structure suggested by drummer Dylan, an example of the band’s open, exploratory approach.

Ravenmocker’s first single, "Infallible," quickly gained traction online, with early clips surpassing 75,000 views and drawing praise for its melodic hooks and nostalgic energy reminiscent of early 2000s melodic death metal. Fans have responded to the band’s blend of modern production, emotional lyricism, and classic melodic sensibilities.

“We want to give the scene something familiar enough to feel nostalgic, but unique enough to be refreshing. There’s beauty in simplicity and melody, and we’re leaning into that,” adds Tierney.

With "Where The Raven Flies" marking the second release of 2026, Ravenmocker is preparing to introduce their full debut EP later this year. The band promises a wide emotional and musical range, from thrashy aggression to ballad‑like atmosphere, crafted to resonate with fans of melodic death metal’s golden era while carving out a new identity of their own.

“We’re just getting started. These songs were years in the making. Now we finally get to share them,” comments Tierney.

"Where The Raven Flies" can be heard along with its music video premiere on Decibel Magazine HERE.

Spotify pre-save - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ravenmocker/where-the-raven-flies/​

More info:

​https://www.ravenmocker.net/​

​https://www.instagram.com/ravenmockerofficial​

​https://www.facebook.com/ravenmockerofficial​

​https://www.tiktok.com/ravenmockerofficial

TORCHIA RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO: "NEKROMANTEION"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Finnish extreme metal force Torchia unveil the official video for “Nekromanteion”, premiering today via Metal Insider. The single will be released worldwide on all digital platforms on March 11th.

Following the first single “Stygian Waters”, which introduced listeners to the darker sonic direction of the band’s upcoming album "They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness", “Nekromanteion” pushes further into the occult themes and shadowed mythology that define Torchia’s evolving artistic vision.

Hailing from Tampere, Finland, Torchia have steadily refined a distinctive style rooted in thrash-infused melodic death metal while expanding their sound with darker tonal layers and a stronger emphasis on atmosphere and narrative depth. Across their discography, the band has gradually shaped a fictional realm inhabited by old gods, arcane rituals and practitioners of forbidden arts, blending extreme metal intensity with the imagery of gothic horror.

Musically, “Nekromanteion” reveals another dimension of that evolution. Driven by ominous arrangements and a growing sense of tension, the track places greater weight on mood and atmosphere while retaining the band’s trademark guitar-driven aggression. The title refers to the ancient Greek Nekromanteion, a temple believed to serve as an oracle of the dead. In the song’s narrative, a necromancer attempts to cross into the realm of the dead, risking the perilous passage across the waters of Styx.

​As the opening track of the album, “Nekromanteion” sets the tone for the record’s overall direction: a synthesis of memorable songwriting, technical intensity, and darker sonic textures supporting the album’s gothic horror narrative.

With "They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness", Torchia further expands the cursed world introduced throughout their previous releases, pushing their sound toward a darker and more blackened dimension while preserving the melodic sensibility and guitar-driven foundations that have defined the band since their early years.

Fans of Behemoth, Cradle of Filth, and Children of Bodom will find in Torchia a band capable of merging extreme metal ferocity with dark storytelling and memorable melodic hooks.

The official video for “Nekromanteion” is now streaming via Metal Insider HERE.

Digital pre-save - https://lnk.to/uRuBjc​

For fans of: Behemoth, Cradle of Filth, Children of Bodom

New album “They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness” out on May 8th, 2026.

PRE ORDER "They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness" as CD: https://rockshots.eu/products/torchia-they-are-born-under-rules-of-the-darkness-cd​

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​PRE ORDER "They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness" as LP: https://rockshots.eu/products/torchia-they-are-born-under-rules-of-the-darkness-lp​

Track Listing:​

1. Nekromanteion – 4:23

2. Hellmouth – 4:08

3. Into Hell – 3:38

4. Hellstorm – 3:55

5. Die Amour – 4:12

6. The Tiamat Machine – 5:39

7. Black Cat – 3:19

8. Stygian Waters – 4:05

9. Sanguine Masquerade – 4:46

Album Length: 38:05

​

​Torchia Line-Up:​

Nox: Vocals

Villemorte: Lead guitar, Vocals

Henri von Hardy: Guitar

Vulkan: Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals

Vincent Oscar Mill: Drums

More info:

​https://www.rockshots.eu/​

​https://www.instagram.com/curseoftorchia/​

​https://www.facebook.com/TorchiaOfficial/

MAGNITUDO RELEASE "MATERIALISM"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Magnitudo is a post/sludge metal trio from Bergamo, Italy, releasing their third album 'M A T E R I A L I S M' on March 20, 2026 via Dusktone.

The album is a concept inspired by Zingonia, an industrial ghost town near Bergamo — born as a utopian project in the '60s, now a symbol of decay and broken promises. Magnitudo transform this setting into a visceral exploration of contemporary collapse: consumerism, alienation, and the dominance of matter over spirit. Musically, it's their heaviest and most claustrophobic work yet: monumental riffs, crushing rhythms, and oppressive atmospheres that mirror an industrial landscape with no future.

Find preorders at Bandcamp:

https://dusktone.bandcamp.com/album/materialism

TRACKLIST

1. Auferstanden aus Ruinen

2. The Vision

3. Hive

4. Soma

5. 46-2

6. Hummingbird

7. in_sterlude

8. The Realm of No Tomorrow

BIOGRAPHY

Magnitudo is a post/sludge metal trio formed in Bergamo in 2016 by Dario I. (vocals, guitar). Their sound merges post-metal and sludge with a more traditional metal structure. Apocalyptic and alienating themes complete an extreme and visceral sonic offering. The band has released two albums, 'Si Vis Pacem' (2016) and 'Man Against Fire' (2018), and an EP, 'Scotoma' (2023). Over the years, the lineup has solidified with Antonio C. on drums and Marco B. on bass. Live, Magnitudo deliver a dense and suffocating wall of sound, conceived as a direct and brutal experience.

LINK

https://www.facebook.com/magnitudoband

https://www.instagram.com/magnitudosludge

https://magnitudo.bandcamp.com

MYCON RELEASE "WHERE SILENCE SINGS A HYMN"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Mukilteo, Washington doom metal trio Mycon deliver a towering statement of atmosphere and weight with their release “Where Silence Sings A Hymn,” available now. Built on massive riffs, cavernous tone, and haunting melodic passages, the record stands as a powerful entry into the modern doom landscape while staying rooted in the heavy tradition of the Pacific Northwest.

Emerging from the rain-soaked shadows of the Northwest heavy scene, Mycon craft songs that move with deliberate force. Thick, layered guitars collide with thunderous rhythms and bleak melodic textures, creating an immersive listening experience that feels as vast and brooding as the forests and coastline that surround the band’s home region. Their sound blends crushing doom weight with hypnotic groove, delivering music that unfolds slowly and patiently before erupting into towering waves of distortion.

Formed in Mukilteo, Washington in 2020, the band was built around a shared passion for the slow-burning power of doom metal and the atmospheric pull of melodic heaviness. Mycon channel that influence into compositions that balance punishing riffs with moments of dark beauty, guiding listeners through expansive sonic landscapes that feel both meditative and crushing.

The band’s live performances bring that same atmosphere to the stage. Mycon build their sound patiently, locking into deep grooves before rising into enormous crescendos that fill the room with a wall of sound. The result is an immersive and punishing experience that resonates strongly with fans of heavy, melodic, and atmospheric metal.

Fans of Yob, Conan, and Horn Of The Rhino will recognize the spirit behind Mycon’s approach, but the band’s voice remains distinctly their own. Their music reflects the patience, darkness, and raw power that define the Pacific Northwest heavy scene while carving out a path that is unmistakably doom.

“Where Silence Sings A Hymn” continues that mission, pushing deeper into Mycon’s signature blend of crushing riffs and haunting melodic weight while setting the stage for even more material on the horizon.

Release Title: Where Silence Sings A Hymn

Artist: Mycon

Genre: Doom Metal

Release Date: July 12, 2025

Label: Self-Released

For Fans Of: Yob, Conan, Horn Of The Rhino

Lineup

Shevin Mycon – Guitar, Vocals

Brent Powell – Bass

Aaron Danneman – Drums

Production Credits

Recorded by Cameron Heck at Whalehouse, Seattle, WA

Mixed by Cameron Heck at Mouthbreather Audio HQ, Seattle, WA

Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege, Portland, OR

Artwork by Mark Cooper

“Abysmal Descent” by Everett Anderson / Odachi

Additional vocals by Will Bassin

Check out the video on 666MrDoom:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4Xl5jySkp0

Connect: 

https://linktr.ee/MyconBand

https://www.submithub.com/link/mycon 

FREQUENCY OVERLOAD RELEASE "THRASH KING"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Long Island, NY – Get ready to raise your horns and enter the pit! SODEH RECORDS is proud to announce the release of Thrash King, the latest relentless assault from Long Island metal titans Frequency Overload. Slashing riffs, pounding drums, and unrelenting energy define this track, capturing the raw essence of thrash metal at its most ferocious.

Recorded, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Joey Z (Life Of Agony) at The Nest Studio, Thrash King delivers a “sub-genre melting pot” of metal mayhem. Fans of OVERKILL and IRON MAIDEN will recognize the wall-of-death energy as classic thrash fury collides with a modern, blazing pace. Destined to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with anthems like “Caught in a Mosh” and “Toxic Waltz,” this track is a love letter to the dancers, moshers, slammers, and true pit crew of the scene.

Rejecting pseudo-intellectual messaging, Frequency Overload focuses on slam-for-slam’s-sake intensity. The lyrics celebrate the cycle of energy between the stage and the pit, culminating in a chorus that calls out: “Rise again, for YOU are the Thrash King!”

For fans of:

- OVERKILL

- IRON MAIDEN

- SLAYER

About Frequency Overload:

Frequency Overload is a powerhouse in the Long Island metal scene, known for their explosive live performances and dedication to the thrash metal genre. With their dynamic sound and fierce energy, they continue to push the boundaries of metal, bringing fans a visceral experience that leaves them craving more.

Follow Frequency Overload:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083998030368

https://www.instagram.com/frequencyoverload1/

https://frequencyoverload.bandcamp.com/

Prepare to feel the adrenaline, the sweat, and the pure, unadulterated thrash energy that only Frequency Overload can deliver with Thrash King. The track is now available wherever metal roars loudest. Check them out on Bandcamp and support the scene!

Streaming / Purchase: Thrash King  https://frequencyoverload.bandcamp.com/track/thrash-king

VOIDTHRONE RELEASE "DREAMING RAT"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Dissonant Blackened Death Metal quartet, Voidthrone, returns with Dreaming Rat, their most unhinged and trenchant record yet!

The album's first single, "First Blood," has been premiered by Toilet ov Hell. A dissonant death metal meat-slab that dissolves and mutates into a blackened, transcendent collapse, click to stream it at:

toiletovhell.com/exclusive-track-premiere-voidthrone-first-blood

Structured as a three-part cosmic death ritual, Dreaming Rat follows a triptych of parallel arcs: a solar system burning through its lifespan, a civilization collapsing under its own complexity, and a parasite replicating itself across language, culture, and flesh. The band trades some of the prior atmospheric murk for a more immediate, frenetic mix—closer, sharper, and meaner. 

Vocalist Zhenya Frolov delivers his most insane performance yet, retching through death-metal lows, black-metal shrieks, and ritualistic howls as the album spirals toward extinction. The listener is invited to drift calmly and unflinching through the maelstrom, like the dreaming rat on the album’s cover.

FFO: Imperial Triumphant, Deathspell Omega, Krallice, Ulcerate, Portal, and the absolute heat death of the universe.

Dreaming Rat will be released on May 8.

Pre-order:

voidthrone.bandcamp.com/album/dreaming-rat

Track Listing:

Arc 2 - The vital present. A universe, a civilization, an idea flourishing into a promised infinity.

1. II-I. Homeless Animal

2. II-II. Morbid Seagull

3. II-III. Ren Omega

Arc 1 - The hopeful past. A maelstrom of violence and optimism.

4. I-I. Bergen

5. I-II. Dreaming Rat

6. I-III. First Blood

Arc 3 - The silent future. An extinguished, lonely death of the physical, spiritual, and cognitive.

7. III-I. Surfing the Abyss

8. III-II. The Dying Squid

9. III-III. Worm Spiral

Credits:

Produced / Mixed / Mastered by Ronald Foodsack (Voidthrone).

Album Art: Kiri Yu (kiriska.com)

Line-up:

Zhenya Frolov - Vocals, Japanese Otamatone

Ron - Guitar, Jaw Harp

Gavin Brooks - Fretless and Fretted Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Solos

Josh Keifer - Drums, Vibraslap, Didgeridoo, Spoons 

BIO:

Hailing from the rain-soaked muck of the Pacific Northwest, Voidthrone crafts dissonant blackened death metal that is as belligerent as it is meticulously arranged. Intentionally disorienting and feral, their unconventional music has evolved from the raw Spiritual War Tactics (2016) and the avant-garde churn of Kur (2018) to the sharpened, atmospheric density of 2022’s Metaphysical Degradation.

Discography:

Dreaming Rat (May 8, 2026)

Metaphysical Degradation (2022)

Kur (2018)

Spiritual War Tactics (2016)

voidthrone.bandcamp.com

youtube.com/@voidthrone

facebook.com/voidthrone

instagram.com/voidthronemetal

HELGAFELL RELEASE "CHRONICLES"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Helgafell - "Chronicles"

Release: 27.03.26 (27th March)

Merch: CD in two editions

Tracklist:

1. The Harrying of the North

2. The Bandit of the Marsh

3. The Council of Folly

4. The Union of Kings

"Chronicles" is a concept album derived from four stories relating to Anglo-Saxon history.

All four songs are based on significant events which helped to shape the outcomes of the late Anglo-Saxon reign of England. These battles, kings and events have contributed significantly to the cultural identity of the English kingdom through blood and toil.

Only when we bear the torch of remembrance can we reignite our collective memory.

Created in 2017, Helgafell is a one man Atmospheric Black Metal band from the South West of England. The music’s themes focus solidly around nature, Paganism, environmentalism and autonomy.

https://www.facebook.com/helgafellband/

https://helgafell.bandcamp.com/

https://helgafellnp.bandcamp.com/album/chronicles

PAISAUNT RELEASE "LIFE AND OTHER HORRORS"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

PAISAUNT - LIFE AND OTHER HORRORS

Release: 10.04.26 (10th April)

Paisaunt's second album "Life and Other Horrors" is dedicated to the Absurdist philosophy, which asserts that human beings inherently seek meaning in a chaotic, irrational, and meaningless universe.

This unavoidable conflict between the human desire for order and the indifferent, silent world creates "The Absurd".

Rather than advocating for despair or suicide, absurdism calls for recognizing this absurdity, rebelling against it by creating a personal meaning, and living life passionately despite its ultimate lack of purpose.

Paisaunt creates highly melodic Black Metal with atmospheric & Rock ‘n’ Roll elements.

Tracklist:

1. Every Grief I Meet

2. Withered Husks of Some Dead Memory

3. Thy Soul Shall Find Itself Alone

4. Maladaptive Daydreaming

5. The Cold Evening Glow

6. The Faithful Beauty of the Stars

7. Dawn

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0L4d0kKGcg7p6z2dyMNHfb

https://paisaunt.bandcamp.com/

HIGHGATE RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "DEATH COMES"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Kentucky's Doom laden Sludge lords, HIGHGATE, have released "Death Comes," the second single from forthcoming album, Prophecies of Eternal Horror! Stream it now on Bandcamp and YouTube.

Emanating from the hills of Northern Kentucky, HIGHGATE unleash a Sludge filled, Doom laden yowl that speaks of years of struggle and despair. Prophecies Of Eternal Horror finds the dead bodies stacking to the sky as HIGHGATE grapple with global war atrocities, religious fanaticism and class warfare.

HIGHGATE previously shared the album's first single, "At Paranoia’s Poison Door." The song is described as a blackened-doom battle cry against an overreaching government that wants us too scared to think or act for ourselves. The lyrical refrain of “crawl to your masters” speaks to the song's theme of government capability to brainwash citizens into cowering boot-lickers. Stream the song now at youtu.be/_CQJ2x6vwHc.

For fans of Grief, Primitive Man, Mizmor, Eyehategod and Rwake. Stream more from HIGHGATE on Spotify.

Prophecies Of Eternal Horror track listing:

1. Terraforming Hell 

2. Death Comes 

3. At Paranoia's Poison Door 

4. Deceiver 

5. The Writhing Dawn

Prophecies Of Eternal Horror is set to be released on March 27.

Album pre-order links:

Spotify pre-save - ffm.to/highgate 

CD ($10) - shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/highgate-prophecies-of-eternal-horror-cd

Digital Download ($6.66) - hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/prophecies-of-eternal-horror

HIGHGATE is:

Greg Brown - vocals

Steve Porter - battery & vocals

Jamie Porter - guitar, bass & vocals



highgatedoom.bandcamp.com

www.facebook.com/Highgatedoom

IRON SLUG RELEASE "DECEIT AND MISERY"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

IRON SLUG – DECEIT AND MISERY

LABEL: ROAD TO MASOCHIST

RELEASE DATE: MARCH 27th 2026

Formed in Kent in 2022, a murky, anguished blight upon the so-called ‘Garden Of England’, Iron Slug have become an established presence on the UK’s doom scene. With a single-minded sense of intent and an array of irresistible riffs they have pounded their way into the consciousness of those drawn to the low, slow and oppressive. After two coruscating EPs – 2024s Debauched And Bored and Unrepentant Grin – both warmly received by fans and critics alike, the band are now ready to unveil their full-length debut of unrepentant doom. Featuring five mammoth tracks of backbreaking heaviness that each seem to stretch out into eternity, but at the same time never feel a second too long, Deceit And Misery has arrived.

The album begins with the seething, menacing guitars of ‘A Calming Turmoil’, the song gathering itself in a slow building of purpose, before settling into a relentless, methodical groove. When the strong, imposing vocals arrive their measured, melodic timbre adds a sense of gravitas that just increases the momentous weight of the music. ‘Love Retires Under Night’ descends in an avalanche of Sabbath-style riffing and gradually digs down deeper into the darkness than Iron Slug’s progenitors ever delved. This is raw, sludge-touched doom, stripped of all artifice, flayed to the bone and bleeding bitter emotion; its hypnotic, grinding heaviness carrying you to the indistinct boundaries between the waking world and the void of dreamless sleep. First single, ‘Graceless Bodies’ and the stunning ‘Die The Same’ follow, both lifted to new heights by superb vocal performances – steeped in soulful melody and a hint of the desert’s endless dust. All of which leads us beneath the hammer of ‘Ritualistic Feeding’, a bleak, shuddering leviathan of a track whose every chord, drum beat and fiercely enunciated syllable is delivered with meaning and might. Deceit And Misery is a bellowed statement of intent, a giant stride taken and a revelation of both immediate power and burgeoning potential. Iron Slug have arrived, in no uncertain terms.

Produced by long-term collaborator Jason Frye (Allfather, Jøtnarr, Erth Altr etc), Deceit And Misery sounds gritty and textured, tactile yet abrasive and imbued with rich depth of spirit. Meanwhile, the intensity of emotion generated by the unrelenting songs and fiercely focussed performances has been perfectly captured in the striking artwork of Black Crow White (Death Island, Extinction A.D., Nuclear Desolation etc). Iron Slug have created a raw, hard-hitting album that connects deeply with the essence of doom and when it hits the streets on March 27th via Road To Masochist, on 12” vinyl and CD formats, the impact will be seismic.

Line-up:

Will Rayner - Guitar/Lead Vocals

Will Bond - Drums/Backing Vocals

Genre: Doom/Sludge Metal

For fans of: Black Sabbath |Goatsnake | Saint Vitus | Electric Wizard

Further Information:

https://www.facebook.com/ironslugdoom/

https://www.instagram.com/iron_slug

https://ironslug.bandcamp.com/

https://roadtomasochist.co.uk

PHENOMY RELEASE "PHANTASMAGORIA"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Phenomy, the Lebanese metal powerhouse, return with their most ambitious and cinematic release yet, Phantasmagoria . Blending melodic thrash, groove metal, and atmospheric layers with subtle Middle Eastern influences, the album plunges listeners into a dark carnival of sound where chaos, psychological struggle, and inner conflict collide.

Formed in Beirut in 2014, Phenomy have steadily carved out a name for themselves in both the regional and international metal scenes. With a resume that includes representing Lebanon at Wacken Open Air and headlining major festivals across Europe and the Middle East, the band have proven that heavy metal knows no borders. Phantasmagoria , their fourth studio album, showcases the band’s evolution: heavier, darker, and more cinematic than ever before, without losing the raw aggression and groove that fans have come to expect.

"Phantasmagoria takes listeners into a chilling carnival of sound where darkness meets destiny, reflecting both our roots and our evolution as a band," the band explains.

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Jaro Sound , with additional production by Loïc El Haddad , the album was recorded across Sound Pressure Studios , Ontune Studios , and Grotesque Productions . The haunting, intricate artwork was created by Stefan Koidl , visually reflecting the album’s dark and cinematic essence.

For fans of Machine Head , Lamb of God , and Gojira , Phantasmagoria offers a heavy, immersive experience that bridges melodic thrash aggression with groove-laden intensity and epic, atmospheric depth.

Phantasmagoria is released worldwide via Art Gates Records and is available for streaming everywhere: https://linktr.ee/phenomania

Managed by Extreme Management Group.

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https://phenomyofficial.com

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