FLOWERS OF RUST RELEASE "CRUDE EXHIBITIONS OF THE SOUL"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

FLOWERS OF RUST – CRUDE EXHIBITIONS OF THE SOUL

LABEL: APOCALYPTIC WITCHCRAFT

RELEASE DATE: AUGUST 7th 2026

In November of 2025 Cleveland, Ohio based Flowers of Rust – a vehicle for the tortured and emotive musical outpourings of multi-instrumentalist Jake O’Brien – released their second full length album, Crude Exhibitions Of The Soul, on an extremely limited run of hand-numbered CDs. It seemed that this remarkable work of blackened art was destined to remain an underground secret, its desolate sonic landscape largely unexplored. However, an alliance between Flowers of Rust and international label Apocalyptic Witchcraft is set to bring richly deserved new life to this monumental collection of soul-scarring hymns. The following statement regarding the signing was issued under the Flowers of Rust name: “The journey continues. Flowers of Rust is honoured to join the Apocalyptic Witchcraft family—a collective bound by vision and intensity. Together, we move forward, gathering momentum toward an uncertain and looming future.” While Conor Droney, head of Apocalyptic Witchcraft stated: “Signing Flowers of Rust feels like the beginning of something raw, honest, and impossible to ignore.” So now the time has come to discover the secrets of Crude Exhibitions Of The Soul…

The music of Flowers Of Rust has been described by the artist as a ‘journey into the forgotten, the forsaken’ and with the first, haunting notes of the introductory ‘Eigengrau’ a pall of solitude descends, a feeling of intense loneliness - and the gate to Crude Exhibitions Of The Soul swings open… The title track that follows is a richly organic creation, formed from the essence of despair and hopelessness. The riffs seem to breathe, the rhythms like a heartbeat – alternating between frantic anxiety and utter despondency – while the vocals are unvarnished, harsh and bitingly real. Our descent into shattered abandonment continues through ‘Sour Mercy’, a step into emptiness that begins with a feeling of being helplessly lost, before the guitars take on more menacing and dangerous shapes, delivering sharp injections of jagged pain. ‘Brave New Corpse’ summons an oppressive, soul-crushing weight and all consuming, impenetrable blackness through anguished, agonized riffs, colossal chords and razorblade guitar motifs; then explodes into a rush of bleak exhilaration with melancholic melody winding wormlike through its heart. ‘Bright Violence’ offers stately dread and imperious dissonance, fraught with a sublevel of desperation and perturbation, before casting us into the freezing torrents of ‘Mother Atrophy’. An absolute highlight amongst an array of blighted, splintered treasures, ‘Mother Atrophy’ drags us down into its raging, shadowed depths before casting us upon a distant shore – cold, alone, lost once more, howling beneath an endless, pitiless sky. It is then left to ‘Driftwood’ to render the perfect, broken conclusion to our journey through these Crude Exhibitions Of The Soul.

Featuring the formidable drumming of J V Green (Burial Oath, Goatchamber etc) and a guest guitar contribution from Thorn Blackfyre (Black Altar, Vástígr etc), Crude Exhibitions Of The Soul is a work of incredible potency. Mixed and mastered by Thom Tadsen (Cringe, Trenchgoat etc) it has been cursed with an emotional intensity that pierces the heart like a cold, steel needle. Complete with new artwork, Crude Exhibitions Of The Soul will be released by Apocalyptic Witchcraft on cassette and digital formats on August 7th and a new host of tormented souls will be drawn to its bitter radiance, like moths to a flame.

Line-up:

Jake O’Brien – Guitars/Bass/Vocals

Drums on Crude Exhibitions Of The Soul performed by J V Green

Additional guitar work on ‘Crude Exhibitions Of The Soul’ by Thorn Blackfyre

Genre: Depressive Atmospheric Black Metal

For fans of: Leviathan | Be Persecuted | Altar Of Plagues | Bethlehem | Axis Of Perdition

Further Information:

https://www.facebook.com/Flowersofrustofficial

https://www.instagram.com/flowersofrustofficial/

https://apocalypticwitchcraft.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/apocalypticwitchcraftrecordings

https://orcd.co/apw063

GOLD SPIRE RELEASE "STEPS INTO SHADOWS"

 

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GOLD SPIRE’s second full-length album Steps into Shadow will be released on June 19, 2026 via Awakening Records. The album will be available on CD and digital formats.

Formed in 2019 in Uppsala, Sweden, GOLD SPIRE was created by brothers Erik Sundström and Påhl Sundström following the end of Usurpress. What began as an outlet for ideas developed during the recording sessions for Usurpress’ final album Interregnum gradually evolved into a project drawing from progressive death metal, doom, progressive rock, and jazz-influenced arrangements.

Together with saxophonist Magnus Kjellstrand and bassist Petter Broman, the band developed a sound focused more on atmosphere, contrast, and dynamics than strict genre boundaries. Heavy sections sit alongside slower melodic passages, while saxophone, flute, and layered arrangements play a consistent role throughout the material.

On Steps into Shadow, GOLD SPIRE moves toward a darker and more direct approach while keeping the progressive and death metal foundation central to the album. The material balances heavier riffs and dense arrangements with more restrained passages, allowing the album’s atmosphere to build gradually across its runtime.

The album also marks the first release with vocalist Arvid Sjödin (FLOATING), who joined the band following the departure of former vocalist Heval Bozarslan. His vocal approach brings a different presence to the material while fitting naturally into the band’s evolving sound.

Steps into Shadow was recorded between 2023 and 2026 at Studio Siborator by Erik Sundström, with mixing and mastering handled by Lawrence Mackrory. The artwork was created by Påhl Sundström.

Rather than moving further toward technical excess, GOLD SPIRE continues to focus on mood, pacing, and atmosphere, combining progressive structures with death metal weight and darker melodic elements without losing cohesion.

Tracklist:

1. Starvation

2. Steps into Shadow

3. Liberation at Dawn

4. The Mire

5. Crown of Disfigurement

6. A Clarion Call

7. Drag Us Under

8. Truth is an Empty Fortress

Album Credits:

Arvid Sjödin – Vocals

Erik Sundström – Drums, Keyboards, Backing Vocals

Påhl Sundström – Guitars

Magnus Kjellstrand – Saxophone, Flute

Petter Broman – Bass

Music and lyrics by Erik Sundström and Påhl Sundström

Recorded in Studio Siborator during 2023–2026 by Erik Sundström

Mixed and mastered by Lawrence Mackrory

Artwork by Påhl Sundström

For more info:

https://www.facebook.com/goldspire.ua

https://www.instagram.com/gold_spire_band

https://www.facebook.com/AwakeningRecordsCN/

https://www.instagram.com/awakeningrecordscn/

https://awakeningrecordscn.bandcamp.com/

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

https://awakeningrecordscn.bigcartel.com/

ETERNAL DRAK RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "WE FORCE IT TO SPEAK"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Eternal Drak Presents

We Force It To Speak

Release Date : May 15, 2026

Canadian Thrash / Black Metal

Pre Save : https://hypeddit.com/eternaldrak/weforceittospeak

Canadian–Colombian thrash/black metal band Eternal Drak will unleash its new single “We Force It To Speak” on May 15, 2026, opening the portal to the band’s forthcoming album and its sixth full-length chapter. Built on the idea that understanding reshapes reality, the track tears at the seams of time as we think we know it—where trying to explain a moment doesn’t reveal it, it distorts it; where observation is never passive; and where two witnesses can’t agree because there was never one single version to begin with. In Eternal Drak’s vision, truth isn’t discovered—it’s enforced, and time doesn’t lie so much as we compel it to make sense. Expect razor-wire riffs, relentless tempos, and a cold, incendiary atmosphere that turns subjectivity into weaponry and pushes the listener straight into the album’s destructive continuum.

Support the release: Stream “We Force It To Speak” on your favorite platform on May 15, 2026—add it to your playlists, share it on your socials, and spread the word in posts, blogs, and metal communities. If you’re a reviewer, curator, or radio/online DJ, we’d love your review and airplay—every spin and mention helps Eternal Drak reach new ears.

Official Web Site   https://eternaldrak.com/

FACEBOOK         https://www.facebook.com/EternalDrak

INSTAGRAM   https://www.instagram.com/eternaldrak

SPOTIFY        https://open.spotify.com/artist/0zTmYsd42dDsE5yU8lDhXe?si=Jx8K6RCmSLaYBo2FwFukpQ&nd=1&dlsi=ee26e416f35f4a5e

YOUTUBE     https://www.youtube.com/@eternaldrak1684

TOTAL ANNIHILATION RELEASE "MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS"

 

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Total Annihilation Unleash Fourth Album Mountains of Madness — Out Now

Basel Thrash/Death Maniacs Return with Unrelenting Fury

Basel, Switzerland — January 16, 2026 — Total Annihilation, the thrash/death metal force that has been tearing through the European underground since 2006, have returned with their fourth full-length album, Mountains of Madness , via Germany’s Testimony Records. Delivering a perfect storm of speed, brutality, and technical ferocity, the band cements their status as one of the most ferocious metal acts on the planet.

Born from the ashes of a stagnant local scene, Total Annihilation began as five thrash metal maniacs determined to revive Basel’s underground metal culture. Over nearly two decades, they’ve evolved from raw thrash purists into masters of their own unique Thrashing Death Metal style, blending influences ranging from classic Kreator-era thrash to the crushing force of Swedish death metal.

Their 2023 release Raging Death showcased the band’s ability to fuse furious thrash with old-school death metal, and Mountains of Madness takes that aggression to an entirely new level. Recorded by Christoph Brandes at Iguana Studios in Freiburg, Germany, and mixed & mastered by Ronnie Björnström in Sweden, the album pushes Total Annihilation’s sound into faster, heavier, and more technically sophisticated territory than ever before.

“More speed, more brutality, more Thrash and more Death! Mountains of Madness hits the sweet spot between speed and brutality,” says the band. “There will be no mercy!”

For fans of Legion of the Damned, old Kreator, and Asphyx, Mountains of Madness is a relentless journey into thrash/death metal chaos, perfect for those who live for the mosh pit.

Mountains of Madness is available on all platforms here: https://linktr.ee/total_annihilation

Label: Testimony Records (Germany)

Management: Extreme Management Group, Inc.

Check out the video premiere and share: 

https://youtu.be/OBnjubBH-bc

Connect with the band: 

https://linktr.ee/total_annihilation

VISIONS OF TERROR RELEASE "THE DARK TRIAD"

 

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Visions of Terror Unleash Debut EP The Dark Triad and Music Video for “Phoenix Rising” – Out Now

Streaming / Purchase:

https://arsontheory.vyd.co/TheDarkTriad

Rising from the frozen northern Midwest, modern metal force Visions of Terror have officially arrived with their debut EP The Dark Triad, now available via Arson Theory. The release is accompanied by a blistering new music video for the single “Phoenix Rising.”

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 and intensity 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.

What sets Visions of Terror apart is their dynamic dual lead vocal attack, creating a powerful contrast between aggression and melody. This layered approach adds depth and intensity to the band’s already explosive musical foundation.

Behind the kit, Spencer “Grizzly” Cole drives the band forward with thunderous drumming, while bassist and vocalist Josh Ballard locks in with a heavy groove and versatile vocal power. Veteran guitarist and vocalist Nicholas James brings relentless riffing and memorable lead work, complemented by guitarist Abraham Joseph, who injects modern aggression and inventive melodies to 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 immersing listeners in deeper lyrical themes.

With tracks like “Phoenix Rising” and “Un-Heavenly,” The Dark Triad tackles themes challenging the stagnation of modern society, encouraging resilience and personal determination. Each song reveals more with every listen.

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

“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.”

Visions of Terror are already preparing to bring their crushing live performance to stages across the region, with shows and touring plans underway.

Release Info:

Band: Visions of Terror

Release: The Dark Triad (Debut EP)

Release Date: Out Now

Genre: Modern Metal

Label: Arson Theory

Music Video Production: JT Ibanez

Mixing & Mastering: Matt Schmidt

Management: Mark Kloeppel (EMG)

Streaming / Purchase:

https://arsontheory.vyd.co/TheDarkTriad

Band Links:

https://linktr.ee/visionsofterrorofficial

Check out the video!

https://youtu.be/tkviDYxk8FI

VERBA SERPENTIS RELEASE "TORCHBEARERS"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

MELODIC BLACK METAL BAND ‘VERBA SERPENTIS’ TO RELEASE EP ‘TORCHBEARERS’ 

RELEASE DATE: MAY 15TH, 2026

GENRE:  MELODIC BLACK METAL

FFO: UADA, DISSECTION, BEHEXEN

MELODIC BLACK METAL BAND ‘VERBA SERPENTIS’ TO RELEASE EP ‘TORCHBEARERS’ 

Melodic black metal band VERBA SERPENTIS are set to release the new EP ‘TORCHBEARERS.’ The EP further advances their sound into the abyss, offering a more refined and expansive approach.  The band’s hostile tendencies and atmospheric elements will draw listeners into a bleak but hypnotic mythos. 

VERBA SERPENTIS formed out of the shadows of Klagenfurt, Austria, in 2024. Soon after, they released their debut EP ‘OPHIDIC GNOSIS.’ Originally formed as a duo by musicians ACHLYCET and TENEBRIS, the band reached their final form with the addition of MALPHAS and SOMNIFER.  Together, the band is bound by a shared vision of transcendence through darkness.   

‘TORCHBEARERS’ is both urgent and captivating, a twisted journey through dark catacombs that highlight a spiritual awakening explored through melodic aggression.  The compositions flow as a unified, ritualistic expression where searing, blackened fury meets an ever-evolving force of artistic expression. 

Band Links

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fqW7c3dGix89nVNLjJDcW

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VerbaSerpentis

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/verba_serpentis/

Bandcamp - https://verbaserpentis.bandcamp.com/

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

INGESTED RELEASE "DENIGRATION"

 

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Today marks the official unveiling of Denigration, the new full-length from UK technical death metal juggernauts INGESTED, out now on Metal Blade Records! To celebrate the release, the band presents a lyric video for “Oaths Betrayed.”

The band comments, “‘Oaths Betrayed’ takes the language of faith, war, and destiny and turns it against the systems that abuse those ideas. The lyrics are about promises written in blood and enforced with steel; oaths that were supposed to protect but ended up binding people to suffering. It’s a world where idols are pissed on, scriptures are burned, and yet people still march ‘through ruins to claim what’s mine’ because truth is the only thing left worth carrying. It’s the sound of realizing that the divine has abandoned you, and deciding you’ll carve your own laws into bone.

“This song almost didn’t make the cut, and now it’s one of the tracks we reach for first. Musically, it hits that high-tempo, groove-driven, 2010s-era death metal energy, spiked with breakdowns that feel like the floor cracking open. It’s urgent, almost martial at times, with riffs that march more than they sprint. Lyn’s lyrical contribution here adds a different edge, more confrontational, more fixated on personal agency in the middle of collapse. ‘Oaths Betrayed’ feels like a rallying cry in the second half of the record.”

Watch INGESTED’s “Oaths Betrayed” lyric video HERE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFcTnBAmfIE

Watch the band’s previously released video for “Watch You Fold,” featuring John Gallagher of Dying Fetus, HERE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUkT-mFeDMU

For nearly two decades, Manchester’s INGESTED have stood as one of the UK’s most uncompromising forces in extreme metal. Champions of a sound that fuses precision brutality with increasingly dynamic songwriting, they’ve evolved from underground slam pioneers into a globally recognized, forward-driving powerhouse. With Denigration, the band begins a bold new chapter, one defined by reinvention, sharpened purpose and the arrival of new voices at the helm.

At the core of this evolution remain founding members Sean Hynes (guitars, co-vocals) and Lyn Jeffs (drums), the creative backbone whose vision, chemistry, and relentless drive have powered INGESTED since day one. They are joined by guitarist Andrew Virrueta, who also contributes vocals to the album and bassist Thomas O’Malley completing a lineup that delivers the band’s most dynamic and commanding work to date.

Denigration includes guest appearances by John Gallagher of Dying Fetus on “Watch You Fold,” Damonteal Harris of PeelingFlesh on “Merciless Reflection,” Skyler Conder of Cell on “Dragged Apart,” and Kyle Medina of Bodysnatcher on “Dredge The Dark,” further amplifying the record's scope and intensity

Produced by Nico Beninato at The Arch Studios in Southport, UK, Denigration captures INGESTED at their sharpest and most forward-thinking. The album’s visual identity is equally striking, featuring artwork by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design, whose detailed, eerie imagery reflects the record’s thematic depth and ferocious tone

Denigration is available digitally, on CD, and on vinyl in the following color variants:

Monopile Electric Blue Smoke (US)

Hot Pink and Purple Smoke (US)

Red Marbled (EU – Ltd.500)

Purple With Red And White Highlights (EU – Ltd. 300)

Clear Turquoise Blue w/ Red + Neonpink Splatter (EU – Ltd. 300)

Hot Pink w/ Purple Amoeba (Band UK Exclusive – Ltd. 300)

Find orders at metalblade.com/ingested and the INGESTED webpage at ingested.co.uk.

Denigration Track Listing;

1. Dragged Apart (Feat. Skyler Conder of Cell)

2. Merciless Reflection (Feat. Damonteal Harris of PeelingFlesh)

3. Watch You Fold (Feat. John Gallagher of Dying Fetus)

4. Stitch By Stitch

5. We Are All Inherently Evil

6. Dredge The Dark (Feat. Kyle Medina of Bodysnatcher)

7. Oaths Betrayed

8. Beaten Beyond The Veil

9. Steel Toe Truth

10. Cold Sun

INGESTED is currently on tour in the US as part of the Chaos & Carnage Tour alongside Thy Art Is Murder, Carnifex, Bodysnatcher, 200 Stab Wounds, Gates To Hell, and Bodybox. In July/August, the band will return to Canadian stages as part of the Canadian Heritage Tour with Angelmaker and Disfiguring The Goddess. Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed dates below.

INGESTED: Chaos & Carnage Tour w/ Thy Art Is Murder, Carnifex, Bodysnatcher, 200 Stab Wounds, Gates To Hell, Bodybox [remaining dates]:

5/08/2026 Brooklyn Bowl – Nashville, TN

5/09/2026 Manchester Music Hall – Lexington, KY **

5/10/2026 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA **

5/12/2026 The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC

5/13/2026 Canal Club – Baltimore, MD

5/14/2026 Ottawa Tavern – Toledo, OH **

5/15/2026 Reverb – Reading, PA

5/16/2026 The Palladium – Worcester MA 

5/17/2026 The Brooklyn Monarch – Brooklyn, NY

5/19/2026 The Forge – Joliet, IL

5/20/2026 Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA

5/22/2026 Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO

5/23/2026 The Rockwell – Salt Lake City, UT

5/24/2026 Treefort Music Hall – Boise, ID

5/26/2026 Showbox SoDo – Seattle, WA

5/27/2026 Roseland Theater – Portland, OR

5/29/2026 UC Theatre – Berkeley, CA

5/30/2026 The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA

5/31/2026 House Of Blues – Las Vegas, NV

** INGESTED Headlining Date

Canadian Heritage Tour w/ AngelMaker, Disfiguring The Goddess:

7/31/2026 Bo's – Red Deer, AB

8/01/2026 Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB

8/02/2026 Better Than Fred's – Grand Prairie, AB

8/04/2026 Coors Event Centre – Saskatoon, SK

8/05/2026 Park Theatre – Winnipeg, MB

8/07/2026 North Bay Granite Club – North Bay, ON

8/08/2026 Scarehouse Windsor – Windsor, ON

8/09/2026 Lee's Palace – Toronto, ON

8/11/2026 Warehouse Concert Hall – St. Catherines, ON

8/12/2026 Brass Monkey – Ottawa, ON

8/13/2026 Fairmount Theatre – Montreal, QC

8/14/2026 La Source de la Martinière – Quebec City, QC

8/15/2026 Xeroz Arcade Bar – Moncton, NB

8/16/2026 The Seahorse – Halifax, NS

8/18/2026 Le Murdoch – Shebrooke, QC

8/20/2026 TBD – Sault Ste Marie, ON

8/21/2026 Black Pirates Pub – Thunder Bay, ON

8/23/2026 The Exchange – Regina, SK

8/25/2026 Dickens – Calgary, AB

8/26/2026 The Royal – Nelson, BC

8/27/2026 Revelry – Kelowna, BC

8/28/2026 The Ricksha – Vancouver, BC

INGESTED:

Sean Hynes – vocals, guitars

Andrew Virrueta – vocals, guitars

Thomas O’Malley – bass

Lyn Jeffs – drums 

https://www.ingested.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/ingesteduk

https://www.youtube.com/user/IngestedTV

https://x.com/Ingested

https://www.instagram.com/ingested

https://www.metalblade.com

https://www.facebook.com/metalbladerecords

https://www.instagram.com/metalbladerecords

https://x.com/MetalBlade

https://www.metalblade.com/museum

OLD MOON RELEASE "HOME TO NOWHERE"

 

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Band: OLD MOON

Album: Home To Nowhere

Release Date: May 8th, 2026

Country: USA

Genre: Blackend Melodic Metal

Label: M-Theory Audio

Birthed in the wet grounds and grey skies of the Pacific Northwest, OLD MOON aims to bring a unique new band to tell the tales of life's sorrows.

Depression, grief, loss of self and death are the keys that stitch these heart-aching lyrics together. Accompanied to feed the image, a beautiful orchestra fills the air, meeting a breath of guitar melodies entangling melodic death and post black metal together in solidarity. Binding a tense and resonating sound that strikes the mind and embraces the heart, this is OLD MOON.

The Portland-based outfit, founded by Michael Priest (Gone In April, Idolatrous, ex-Boudica), self-released a 3-song EP in 2024. That EP left an impression on M-Theory Audio label founder Marco Barbieri who recognized the vision and potential of OLD MOON keeping tabs as the group built and solidified itself with a full lineup, live shows and the eventual recording of a full album that secured a release with the label.

OLD MOON is:

Michael Priest – Vocals

Grady Pursel – Guitar

Chris Lagor – Guitar

Ryan Wilkerson - Bass

Tim Cauley – Drums

For More Information:

https://oldmoonmusic.com/

https://www.facebook.com/oldmoon.om

https://www.instagram.com/oldmoon.om/

https://oldmoonmusic.bandcamp.com

www.m-theoryaudio.com

MOTUS TENEBRAE RELEASE "IN SORROW´S REQUIEM"

 

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Artist: MOTUS TENEBRAE

Title: In Sorrow's Requiem 

Style: Doom Gothic Metal

Format: CD / LP / digital 

Street Date: May 8th, 2026 

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

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

Overview: It's been almost 10 years since their last album "Deathrising" and MOTUS TENEBRAE return to make their voice heard in the most powerful, dark and full of pathos way possible with a new album that treasures the legacy of that work, enriching it with new nuances and atmospheres, creating their most mature, most emotional and most decadent work in their 25 years of career. With "In Sorrow's Requiem" MOTUS TENEBRAE create a manifesto of heaviness, depth & atmosphere everything into a magnificent Doom Gothic Metal. 

With it MOTUS TENEBRAE rise again, stronger, darker and deeper than ever with a music which does not leave indifferent those who live for sounds dear to Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, Sentenced, Katatonia, pushing the band's vision of dark music to the next level. 

Three visions... one sound. Embrace the unknown!

Tracklist: 1. Endless Buildings 2. Solitude 3. The Dark Machine 4. Desolate Place 5. Fragments 6. In Sorrow's Requiem 7. Pulvere Sacro 8. Love Damned Of Dead 9. Shelter Me 10. End Begun 

Line Up:  

Luis McFadden - vocals & samples 

Andreas Das Cox - bass & programming 

Daniel Ciranna - guitar & synth  

Biography: The dark Tuscan combo was born in Pisa in July 2001, under the will of bassist Andrea Das Cox and singer-guitarist Luis McFadden, historical members who are still part of the line-up. In April 2002 they released their first EP "Beyond". In 2005 they released their first full length "Wayside", the album attracted the attention of New LM Records, who offered the band an important contract. At the same time they began to compose material for the new album "Soul Expression" which was released in October 2007 with the entry of Anton Chaney on drums (Death SS, Rhumornero, Tossic). With the new album Motus Tenebrae deservedly earned the title of one of the best gothic doom metal bands in the Italian music scene. In 2009 the concept album "The Synthetic Bliss" was released. In 2012, Luis McFadden left the band and was replaced by Valerio Voliani (Diesanera) and on december Revalve Records released the album "Double Black". In 2014 the frontman Luis returned on a permanent basis and saw the entry of Andrea Falaschi (Deathless Legacy) behind the drums. In the meantime a new contract was signed with My Kingdom Music and on January 25, 2016 the album "Deathrising" was released. After a long break, the band is ready to share its stylistic and musical evolution, and the release of "In Sorrow's Requiem", a new longawaited album, is scheduled for May 8, 2026. 

RED VINTER RELEASE "GHOST IN THE FOG"

 

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Red Vinter Launch Exclusive Pre-Orders For New Album Ghost In The Fog

St. Paul, MN – Minnesota doom/death metal wrecking crew Red Vinter have officially opened exclusive Bandcamp pre-orders for their crushing new full-length album Ghost In The Fog, set for release later this year.

Recorded at the legendary 14:59 Studios in Minneapolis, Ghost In The Fog was co-produced by vocalist/bassist Mike Bullock and engineer Will Maravelas, continuing the creative partnership behind the band’s debut release Lumbering Menace. Across eight massive tracks, the album digs deeper into bleak atmosphere, slow-burning heaviness, and the kind of suffocating doom that sticks in your head long after the record stops spinning.

The recently released single “Cryptic Site” offers fans an early taste of what’s coming. Packed with crawling riffs, haunting tension, and cinematic dread, the track showcases a band pushing their sound into darker and more immersive territory while still delivering the raw underground heaviness that built their following in the first place.

Ghost In The Fog follows the underground success of Lumbering Menace, which earned support from independent radio stations including WXAX, KFAI, KMSU, and others across the doom and extreme metal scene.

Fans who pre-order the album through Bandcamp can secure exclusive early access and directly support the band ahead of release day.

Pre-orders are available now:

https://redvinter.bandcamp.com/album/ghost-in-the-fog

Also appearing soon:

“Cryptic Site” featured on Metallurg Music Comp #7 releasing May 15, 2026

Upcoming live appearance:

Red Vinter will perform at Amsterdam Hall in St. Paul on May 30 alongside Pronoya, Uxia, and VolsungaSaga for the official Pre-Midsommar Bash.

With Ghost In The Fog, Red Vinter continue carving out their own lane in the underground with no-frills doom and death metal built on weight, atmosphere, and pure volume.

https://youtu.be/BC4SVYn5yfk

Follow the band at these links:

https://linktr.ee/redvinter

https://redvinter.bandcamp.com

APOSTLE RELEASE SINGLE: "EXITING THE GOD HOLOGRAM"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

APOSTLE Releases New Single "Exiting the God Hologram", A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon Out June 5. 

Listen To "Exiting the God Hologram" HERE!

APOSTLE dive into a thunderous sonic explosion juxtaposed against cathartic dynamics in their next single "Exiting the God Hologram". This offering is first on the tracklist of the band’s forthcoming full-length album, A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon, scheduled for release on June 5, 2026 via Terminus Hate City.

In "Exiting the God Hologram" APOSTLE encourage listeners to sit with discomfort and the understanding that there is not one singular 'correct' way to experience or traverse through life. The song contains striking imagery of a blood-filled sea splitting in half and exposing the ground and aquatic life churning behind a curtain of surf. As a result of the split, two paths lay ahead - one right, one left. Whichever path is taken, only one view of reality, of 'truth', will be experienced. 

The song begins with the approaching rumble of a train passing by at night, recorded from vocalist and guitarist Murice White’s apartment. Proceeding into the first section of "Exiting the God Hologram", powerful percussion provides the intensity that drives this portion of the musical arrangement. All-encompassing guitars and low bass melodies are joined by White's anguish-fueled harsh vocals. 

A sudden short, sharp hit distinguishes the two characters of the track. A shadowy melody entwines amongst a pendulum-like groove. "Exiting the God Hologram" progresses through emotive passageways while anthemic energy arises from Murice and Michael’s vocals. The track ends returning to the void out of which it emerged, leaving behind a somber yet hopeful melody that awaits in the distance. 

The album title references Carl Jung’s description of humanity as a “splinter in the infinite deity,” framing the record as an exploration of spiritual duality, grief, and self-examination. Across six tracks and 27 minutes, the band move through themes of loss, mortality, internal conflict, and eventual healing. The record serves as both a meditation on the human condition and a deeply personal tribute shaped by grief and remembrance.

Produced, engineered, and mixed by Connor Ray at Sobek Sound and mastered by Erol Ulug at Bright Lights, A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon presents APOSTLE in their most refined and expansive form.

Pre-order A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon here: https://www.terminushatecity.com/product-page/preorder-apostle-a-splinter-in-the-infinite-noumenon-lp

About APOSTLE:

APOSTLE are an emotive and urgent metal trio from Atlanta, Georgia whose sound bridges chaotic hardcore, grind, post-black metal, and atmospheric post-rock. Formed in 2017, the band channels themes of grief, spirituality, emotional vulnerability, and the human condition into music that balances overwhelming intensity with moments of stark beauty and reflection.

Following early independent releases including Shallow Graves (2018), Sufferer (2019), and I Have Tried to Speak Through the Soil in My Mouth (2021), APOSTLE underwent a defining lineup shift when founding vocalist Cameron Austin departed in 2021. Guitarist Murice White assumed full vocal duties while Michael Thomas transitioned to bass, solidifying the lineup alongside drummer Evan Price. This evolution marked a turning point in the band’s creative direction, deepening both their sonic atmosphere and emotional scope.

Since signing with Terminus Hate City in 2022, APOSTLE have continued refining a sound defined by urgency, catharsis, and dynamic contrast. Their music moves fluidly between blistering aggression and expansive melodic passages, reflecting an intent to confront pain, loss, love, and healing with honesty rather than abstraction.

Their latest album, A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon, represents the band’s most fully realized work to date. Drawing from existential philosophy and deeply personal experiences with grief and remembrance, the record explores humanity’s connection to something greater while acknowledging the struggle inherent in being human. Across its runtime, APOSTLE seek connection through shared emotional experience, transforming personal suffering into collective release.

APOSTLE is:

Murice White – vocals, guitar

Michael Thomas – bass, vocals

Evan Price – drums

Connect with APOSTLE:

Bandcamp: https://apostlesucks.bandcamp.com

Store: https://www.terminushatecity.com

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/apostlesucks

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/apostlesux

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/67cjLOrbhdb2gFmS9OJKfS

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@terminushatecity

TORCHIA RELEASE "THEY ARE BORN UNDER RULES OF THE DARKNESS"

 

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Finnish extreme metal force Torchia officially unleashes their fourth studio album “They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness” today via Rockshots Records, marking the culmination of a campaign that has steadily elevated the band among the most compelling emerging names within the modern European extreme metal landscape.

Following the strong international response to the singles “Stygian Waters”, “Nekromanteion” and “Hellmouth”, the full-length now reveals the complete scope of Torchia’s most ambitious and conceptually cohesive work to date - an album where blackened melodic death metal, gothic horror aesthetics and orchestral grandeur converge into a singular artistic vision.

Hailing from Tampere, Finland, Torchia has spent the last few years refining a distinctive identity rooted in thrash-infused melodic death metal while progressively embracing darker atmospheres, narrative-driven songwriting, and orchestral arrangements. With “They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness”, the band fully expands the cursed universe introduced across previous releases, transporting listeners into a grim 19th-century vision populated by occult rituals, infernal imagery, supernatural entities, and gothic horror-inspired storytelling.

Produced and mixed by Janne Saksa and mastered by legendary producer Dan Swanö, the album pushes Torchia toward a broader and more atmospheric sonic dimension without sacrificing the aggressive guitar-driven foundation that has defined the band since its inception. The result is a record that balances memorable hooks, crushing riffs, blackened atmospherics, and technical intensity with remarkable precision.

Tracks such as “Hellmouth”, “The Tiamat Machine” and “Sanguine Masquerade” showcase the band’s evolving songwriting approach, where triumphant lead melodies, dark orchestral passages and relentless extreme metal aggression coexist naturally. Meanwhile, songs like “Black Cat” and “Stygian Waters” reconnect with the rawer spirit of Torchia’s earlier material, creating a dynamic and absorbing listening experience that continuously shifts between violence, atmosphere, and melodic grandeur.

Speaking about the album, the band states:

“On ‘They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness’, the cursed realm of Torchia is more realized than ever before. The strange tales of gothic horror come alive in a shadowed vision of the 19th century.”

And further adds:

“With ‘They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness, ’ we tried to strike a balance between memorable songwriting and technical aggression. On this album, we are introducing a darker and more expansive soundscape to support the vivid storytelling of the lyrics, yet the musical foundation of Torchia remains in the guitar-driven extreme metal our fans know and love.”

Over the course of the campaign, Torchia has demonstrated a clear artistic evolution from the more traditional thrash-oriented roots of their early years toward a darker and more expansive sound, drawing comparisons to acts such as Behemoth, Cradle of Filth, and Children of Bodom.

With “They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness”, Torchia does not simply continue the path opened by “Arcane Magicae” - they consolidate it with greater confidence, stronger songwriting, and a far more cohesive conceptual framework, delivering what stands as the band’s definitive statement to date and one of the most distinctive extreme metal releases to emerge from Finland in recent years.

“They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness” is available now on all digital platforms and physical formats via Rockshots Records.

For fans of Behemoth, Cradle of Filth, and Children of Bodom.

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​DIGITAL: https://lnk.to/TaBuRotd​

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

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

Music Video - Hellmouth - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ic32kbmMlQg​

Lyric Video - Stygian Waters - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYW-oQpl7Yo​

Music Video- Nekromanteion - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRl4RQ9kgwU​

Torchia is proud to announce their "They Are Born Under Rules Of The Darkness" European Tour 2026​

With the addition of Berlin

Torchia is proud to announce their "They Are Born Under Rules Of The Darkness" European Tour 2026

With the addition of Berlin and Yverdon, the tour schedule is now complete! The cursed voyage begins with the album release weekend in Helsinki and Turku with Bloody Falls as the supporting act! The journey continues through the Baltics with As the Sun Falls

​The band is honored to join the ’True Finnish Samurai Metal’ warriors Whispered in support of their ’Return of the Shogunate European Tour’ together with Scar Of The Sun and Ceremony!

8.5. FI Helsinki, Semifinal #

9.5. FI Turku, Nirvana #

13.5. FI Lahti, Ravintola Torvi *

15.5. LV Liepāja, Fontaine Palace &

16.5. LT Kaunas, Klubas Lemmy &

17.5. LT Vilnius, Paviljonas &

19.5. PL Warsaw, Metal Cave %

22.5. DE Berlin, Die Spirale %

23.5. DE Hamburg, Stellwerk %

24.5. DK Copenhagen, Stengade %

25.5. DE Oberhausen, Helvete %

26.5. CH Aarburg, Musigburg %

27.5. CH Yverdon, Les Citron Masque %

28.5. BE Kortrijk, Club DVG %

29.5. DE Leipzig, Hellraiser %

30.5. CZ Prague, Subzero %

31.5. PL Kraków, Club Gwarek %

13.6. FI Tampere, Kotelo %

# Co-headline with Bloody Fall #

* Lahti Metal BBQ Club with King Satan

& Baltics with As The Sun Falls

% Supporting Whispered with Scar of the Sun and Ceremony

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

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​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/

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/

HORRIFIC VISIONS RELEASE "REMNANTS OF ATROPHY"

 

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HORRIFIC VISIONS – REMNANTS OF ATROPHY

LABEL: COMATOSE MUSIC

RELEASE DATE: MAY 22nd 2026

Grey skies and black earth, a pallor of sickness hanging over a rotten world. The wasted remains of civilisation, of mankind’s dreams and ambitions, lie mouldering beneath a cold sludge of ash and decay. New forms of warped, suppurating life squirm in entangled, mindless masses; nothing but pustulent worms driven by hunger, aggression and lust. Evolution has stumbled and fallen, never to rise again. The future is the present – this diseased sea of parasitic consumption and death…the repugnant remnants of life’s atrophy.

Twelve years on from their initial spawning in Texas’ ever-fertile breeding grounds of brutality, Horrific Visions are finally set to unleash their full-length debut album of shocking violence and colossal carnage. After two decimating EPs - Enlightenment Through Excruciating Torture (2022) and Monopoly On Violence (2024) - the time has come to stare into the dead eyes of Remnants Of Atrophy!

The album opens with the disorientating, spinning riffs of ‘Malnutrition’, inspiring visions of skin stretched across protruding bone to the point of tearing. Fired by depravation and desperation this track collapses into nerve-grating sounds, before reforming into a shape of pure evil; a huge riff of monstrous heaviness, inhuman vehemence and bone grinding malice. From this point there is no way back. Through the terrifying focus and precision of ‘Deranged Perversion’ to the aptly entitled and utterly barbaric ‘Primal Regression’, on to the reanimated, unhinged and unstoppable ‘Enlightenment Through Excruciating Torture’…God alone knows what clarity of vision awaits anyone subjected to this process of torment and rabid dismemberment…with the final, deftly executed process of extermination being applied by the album’s title track – ‘Remnants Of Atrophy’ – a sonic atrocity invoked by hellish vocals, a rhythm section as tight as a torniquet and guitars conjuring riffs like vengeful djinn. This debut album from Horrific Visions is a gift to the demented and the black of heart – one that has been well worth the wait.

Mixed and mastered by guitarist Mason Vickers at Rocker House Studios, Remnants Of Atrophy possesses a blistering intensity and a raw, serrated edge; it sounds like a deadly weapon, wielded with vicious intent. The final nightmarish touch has been applied by infamous artist John Zig (Aborted Fetus, Deeds Of Flesh, Defeated Sanity etc), enfolding this barrage of brutal death metal in a shroud of bleak, unnerving imagery. Remnants Of Atrophy will be released by Comatose Music on May 22nd…indiscriminate bloodshed and mass destruction await!

Line-up:

Rene Martinez – Drums

Chris Rossmeier - Guitar

Mason Vickers - Guitar

Cody Hancock - Bass

Conrad Heinemeyer - Vocals

Genre: Brutal Death Metal

For fans of: Bludgeoned | Stabbing | Brodequin | Disgorge

Further Information:

https://www.facebook.com/hvsabd/

https://www.instagram.com/horrific_visions/

https://horrificvisions.bandcamp.com/

https://www.comatosemusic.com/