THRAKIAN RELEASE "THE WAY"

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Line up:

Atanas Kyurkchiev - guitar/vocals

Kristiyan Peshev - lead guitar

Svetoslav Simeonov - drums

Matt Strangis - bass

Discography:

The Path to Demise - March 2024

Second Coming (Red Moon) - July 2024

The Way - 2026

https://thrakian.bandcamp.com/

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

https://www.instagram.com/thrakian_official

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

RISE OF KRONOS live:

10.07.2026 DE - Königsee, Metal Underground Resistance Open Air

25.07.2026 DE - Heimburg, Heimburger Metalnacht Festival

31.07.2026 DE - Dortmund, Dortmund Deathfest

03.10.2026 DE - Düsseldorf, Ratinger Hof

15.01.2027 DE - Bremen, Zollkantine

01.04.2027 DE - Stuttgart, Schwarzer Keiler

More dates to be announced soon.

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

CONJURIST RELEASE "I AM THE EARTH"

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Check them out on YouTube and subscribe:

https://youtu.be/yMYFyd5AG8c

Connect with the band: 

https://conjurist.bandcamp.com

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

https://www.instagram.com/conjuristmusic

NUCLEAR TOMB RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "UNBOWED & AVERSE"

 

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

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

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

Pre-Order Epoch Inhumane:

rottedlife.bandcamp.com/album/epoch-inhumane

https://www.rottedlife.com/

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

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

FFO: Voivod, Pestilence, Coroner, Atheist

Track Listing:

1. Watch The Skies

2. Falling Out The World of Lies [Video]

3. Unbowed and Averse 

4. Faithless Continuum

5. Broken Promise, Barren Essence 

6. Lifeless Transformation 

7. Butcher’s Lament 

8. Terminally Emboldened 

9. The Coward’s Curse

10. Epoch Inhumane

Credits:

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

Mastered by: Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.

Additional lead guitar by Demir Soyer. 

Album art by Brad Moore.

Photo Credit: Travis Stone

Line-Up:

Michael Brown - Guitar/Vocals

Matt Ibach - Guitar

Amelia Morris - Bass

JD Lookabill - Drums 

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instagram.com/nucleartomblives

nucleartomb1.bandcamp.com

rottedlife.com

IX OF BLADES RELEASE "WAY OF THE MIDNIGHT WAVE"

 

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

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

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

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

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

KALMO RELEASE NEW SINGLE "FEEDING THE WORMS"

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

https://youtu.be/BkDir3_WbEQ

Connect: 

https://linktr.ee/kalmodoom

DAMNATIO AD BESTIAS RELEASE "MARTYR INCIPIT"

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DAMNATIO AD BESTIAS UNLEASH DEBUT ALBUM “MARTYR INCIPIT” VIA WITCHES BREW

France’s DAMNATIO AD BESTIAS rise from the ashes with their brutal debut full-length, Martyr Incipit, out now, released March 20, 2026 via Witches Brew. Forged in the spirit of old-school 90s Death Metal, this six-track assault blends Thrash aggression with melodic precision, delivering a sonic onslaught for fans of SLAYER, DEICIDE, KRISIUN, and the raw intensity of early SEPULTURA.

From the opening riff of Abominations of the One God to the climactic fury of The Beheading , Martyr Incipit drags listeners through the horrors of Christian persecutions under Emperor Nero, all while showcasing crushing riffs, melodic leads, and relentless energy.

TRACKLIST:

1.Abominations of the One God – 04:27

2.Mass Apostasy – 03:06

3.BloodFeast – 03:52

4.Gardens of Decadence – 04:11

5.Punished Into Submission – 03:45

6.The Beheading – 05:30

LINEUP:

Morg – Bass / Vocals

Boar – Guitars / Backing Vocals

D.B.A. – Drums

CREDITS:

Mixed and mastered by Manu

Artwork by Alex Shadrin of Nether Temple Design

Martyr Incipit is now available for streaming and download via Witches Brew Bandcamp: https://witchesbrewthrashes.bandcamp.com/album/martyr-incipit

DAMNATIO AD BESTIAS prove that French Death Metal is alive, vicious, and unrelenting. This is not just a debut—it’s a statement.

https://youtu.be/UYz_kdRJpMM

Connect: 

BAND LINKS:

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

Bandcamp: https://damnatioadbestias.bandcamp.com/

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

LABEL LINKS:

Shop: https://www.witchesbrew.eu

Bandcamp: https://witchesbrewthrashes.bandcamp.com

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

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

ETERNAL RECURRENCE RELEASE "ETERNAL RECURRENCE" EP

 

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ETERNAL RECURRENCE Embarks On An Emotive Voyage In New Single "Eternal Recurrence" ft. Mordian

"Eternal Recurrence" is the new single release from ETERNAL RECURRENCE featuring guest vocal performance by Mordian (DIAMORTE and SHIELD OF WINGS). Drawing inspiration from chamber music, ETERNAL RECURRENCE offer an alternative, more intimate take on modern symphonic metal. "Eternal Recurrence" is the title track from the project's forthcoming, self-titled, debut EP due to arrive later this year.

In "Eternal Recurrence", the metaphor of a sea voyage represents a symbolic journey pertaining to the grief and struggles of experiencing miscarriages. Nautical imagery is present not only within the lyrics but also across the instrumental arrangement of the track. The implementation of the minor key and driving rhythm of the 'Ashoka'-style theme represent the inevitable storms faced along the way. Meanwhile, a softer, major key version of this theme performed on piano at the very end of the song signifies gentle lapping waves and a safe arrival into the habor.

Project founder, multi-instrumentalist and composer C. Alex Luke comments, "For those fighting against such choppy waters, it can be emotionally devastating to watch friends and family experience 'smooth sailing' as they have healthy children seemingly easily and without any difficulties or complications. After a couple of miscarriages, it can feel like the cycle of pregnancy and loss will 'eternally recur'."

Guest vocalist Mordian, who also appears on the first single “Precious Stones", returns on this track. Bringing an ethereal quality, Mordian contributes to powerful harmonized duets with C. Alex Luke, and an emotive lament in the song's bridge.

All material on Eternal Recurrence was composed around a chamber ensemble led by German Dmitriev on violins, Steven Schumann on cellos, Maciek Szczyciński on double bass, and C. Alex Luke on piano. These elements are combined with aggressive guitars, lead work, and drumming rooted firmly in modern metal.

The upcoming self-titled EP represents the first chapter for ETERNAL RECURRENCE and introduces the sonic identity that will guide the project moving forward. Support through Kickstarter will help fund recording, production, and the collaboration with the orchestral musicians who bring the music to life. Their page can be found HERE.

Listeners and supporters can learn more about the campaign and follow the progress of the EP through ETERNAL RECURRENCE’s Kickstarter page.

About ETERNAL RECURRENCE:

ETERNAL RECURRENCE is a symphonic metal project based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2025 by multi-instrumentalist and composer C. Alex Luke. Known for blending progressive and extreme metal with classical instrumentation, the project takes a chamber music approach to symphonic metal, prioritizing the nuance and expressiveness of real musicians over large-scale orchestral simulation.

Drawing influence from bands such as KAMELOT, EPICA, OPETH, DREAM THEATER, and REVOCATION, ETERNAL RECURRENCE balances intricate compositions with aggressive modern metal. While traditional symphonic metal often relies on massive orchestras or dense sampled arrangements, ETERNAL RECURRENCE was created around the belief that the human touch of live performance remains essential, especially in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.

Rather than emulating 19th and 20th century symphonic traditions, the project looks to chamber music for inspiration. Chamber ensembles are designed for smaller spaces and intimate performances, emphasizing clarity, interaction, and detail. This philosophy defines the sound of ETERNAL RECURRENCE.

All material on the debut release, Eternal Recurrence, was composed specifically for a chamber string ensemble alongside full metal instrumentation. The ensemble features German Dmitriev on violins, Steven Schumann on cellos, Maciek Szczyciński on double bass, and C. Alex Luke on piano, integrated with heavy guitars, technical leads, and aggressive drumming.

Released independently in 2026, Eternal Recurrence serves as both an introduction and a mission statement, presenting symphonic metal that values realism, restraint, and emotional detail without sacrificing heaviness or intensity. The project exists at the intersection of classical tradition and modern metal, focused on authenticity, composition, and the expressive imperfections that only human performers can provide.

Connect With ETERNAL RECURRENCE:

Website: https://eternalrecurrencemusic.com/

Bandcamp: https://eternalrecurrencemusic.bandcamp.com

E-Shop: https://eternalrecurrencemusic.com/

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

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

Twitter/X: https://x.com/ERMusicOfficial

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

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eternalrecurrencemusic

MELTIFICATION RELEASE "MELTIFICATION"

 

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Copenhagen grinders MELTIFICATION have arrived with their blistering, self-titled debut album. Reminiscent of the late 80s/early 90s era of Earache Records bands, MELTIFICATION unleash a fast and aggressive breed of grindcore with shares of hardcore punk and thrash metal.

Meltification delivers 18 rapid-fire anthems of obliteration aimed right at the throats of old-school fans of extreme metal and grindcore.

Check out the album’s first single, ''Nuclear Death Threat'' at meltification.bandcamp.com

Meltification will be released by Extremely Rotten Productions on all physical formats and digital on Friday May 29th 2026.

Tracklist:

1) Turmoil

2) Midian

3) Assembly Line Of Horror

4) Nuclear Death Threat

5) Leech

6) River Of Torment

7) Raw Hate Inferno

8) Hellscape

9) A.I.mageddon

10) Hellscape Part 2

11) Memento Gory

12) Wargod

13) Doomsday Horde Caravan

14) Fragments

15) Mass Hypnosis

16) Lycanthropic Brutality

17) Calculated Demise

18) Final Ritual

MELTIFICATION was formed by veteran of the Copenhagen hardcore scene, Tue Sprogø (Death Token, Asbest, Deformation). Sprogø’s passion for classic grindcore lead him to to team with ex-Imperious Mortality drummer Thomas Rindom. The band gives life to an absolute bulldozer of an album, marked with fast, hectic blastbeats and crushingly heavy grooves.

In addition to writing the music, and recording all of the guitars, bass and vocals, Sprogø also illustrated the album’s artwork.

Meltification was recorded, mixed and mastered by Lasse Ballade at Ballade studios in Copenhagen, Denmark.

MELTIFICATION is:

Tue Sprogø - Guitar/Vocals/Bass

Thomas Rindom - Drums

https://meltification.bandcamp.com/

FLOWERS OF RUST RELEASE "CRUDE EXHIBITIONS OF THE SOUL"

 

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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