WOLNERA RELEASE NEW SINGLE:

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Wolnera is desperate.  

DESPERATE FOR A DROP ????? 

Wolnera continues to resist being put in a box as they release their new single and music video, DESPERATE FOR A DROP. 

Following their July single ART OF LOSING, which showcased their evolution toward a modern sound, the band from Slovakia is back with another release accompanied by a music video. 

The music video was filmed and edited by Štefan Šimuni at the Burn Fest Open Air 2026 festival. Sound engineering and production were once again handled by Košice-based producer Radovan Kočík. 

Music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPxqJDUTGxQ  

Founded in 2023, the young metal band has already earned two RadioHead Awards (The biggest slovak alternative awards) nominations - evolving rapidly from raw thrash on Product of Fear (2023) to technical prog on Building Reality (2025). These new singles mark their next major chapter: stepping completely away from retro influences to embrace a modern, song-driven sound.  

,,Even though we’ve never met I’m desperate for a drop…

Personnel: 

Recording, mix & mastering: Radovan Kočík 

Production: Radovan Kočík, Ľubo Luterán 

Music video: Štefan Šimuni Photography: Famine Killjoy 

Graphics, visuals, cover: Alex Šmajda 

Bass recorded with Jakub Hríbik at Pulp Studio Music by Wolnera 

Vocals, guitars, bass, synths: Ľubo Luterán 

Guitars: Ľubomír Baran 

Drums: Lukáš Husivarga 

Lyrics: Ľubo Luterán 

https://www.facebook.com/wolnera

https://www.instagram.com/wolnera_/

https://wolnera.bandcamp.com/

WHIPLASH SIGNS WITH TIME TO KILL RECORDS - "ROAR" RELEASE ANNOUNCED

 

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Time To Kill Records is proud to announce the signing of WHIPLASH, welcoming one of American thrash metal's most enduring underground forces to its roster. Led by true underground warrior Tony Portaro, the New Jersey veterans have spent more than four decades keeping the raw spirit of thrash metal alive, inspiring generations of musicians and fans who still believe in the power of riffs, sweat and genuine passion.

The partnership will see WHIPLASH release their new album, "ROAR", on November 27th, 2026. Recorded at Studio Mozart and Concrete Island Studio, produced by Tony Portaro and mixed by Jamie King Audio, the album delivers ten explosive tracks that capture the raw energy of the band's live performances while reflecting Portaro's continued evolution as a songwriter and musician.

Songs such as "Sonic Asylum", "Bullet Train" and "Who Stole My Whiskey" hit with full-force precision: this is thrash crafted for the mosh pit, not the algorithm. "ROAR" offers exactly what one should expect from WHIPLASH: real metal built around riffs, songs and attitude, with no interest in unnecessary embellishment or whatever fashionable nonsense happens to be circulating outside the pit.

The album was initially made available in a strictly limited form during WHIPLASH's European "Campaign for Musical Destruction Tour" with Napalm Death. A small number of CD promos were distributed independently during the tour under the original title "THRASHQUAKE".

The album now receives its official worldwide release through Time To Kill Records, with a new title, brand-new artwork by legendary illustrator Ed Repka, and a global campaign befitting its status.

Tony Portaro comments:

“THRASHQUAKE was the original title, and we made a limited number of copies available independently while we were touring earlier this year. As things developed and we started looking at the bigger picture for the worldwide release, ROAR just felt like a stronger title and a better representation of the album as a whole.

Partnering with Time To Kill Records gives us the opportunity to take this record far beyond that initial tour release and give it the international campaign and worldwide distribution it deserves. With the new title, the new Ed Repka artwork and TTK behind the official release, ROAR represents the definitive version of this album and the beginning of its real worldwide campaign.”

For Time To Kill Records, bringing WHIPLASH into the fold is a genuine pleasure: few bands embody the idea of uncompromising underground metal quite like Portaro's long-running institution.

Tracklist:

1. Thrashquake

2. Bullet Train

3. Can’t Take Back a Bullet

4. Sword Meet Skull

5. Who Stole My Whiskey

6. When the Deadman Calls

7. Red Tape Riot

8. Mother’s Kill Club

9. Sonic Asylum

10. Graveyard of Good and Evil

Current touring lineup:

Tony Portaro | vocals, guitar

William Winton | bass

Mitch Hull | drums

Formed in Passaic, New Jersey, in 1984, WHIPLASH quickly established themselves as one of the defining forces of the 1980s East Coast thrash metal scene. Led by guitarist and vocalist Tony Portaro, their combination of melodic speed metal, vicious riffs and raw energy produced the cult classic "Power and Pain" (1985), released through Roadrunner's Road Racer imprint.

Followed by "Ticket to Mayhem" (1987) and "Insult to Injury" (1989), the band's early records helped establish a distinctive identity within a New York scene dominated by punk and hardcore. After further releases, lineup changes and a period of inactivity, WHIPLASH returned with "Thrashback" (1998) before a long hiatus.

The band re-emerged with "Unborn Again" in 2009, reconnecting with both old-school devotees and a new generation of thrash fans. Through every incarnation, Tony Portaro has remained the band's constant driving force, preserving the power-trio spirit at the heart of WHIPLASH.

In 2026, that uncompromising approach continues with "ROAR", the band's eighth studio album and their new worldwide release through Time To Kill Records.

Thrash 'til death.

WHIPLASH

https://www.instagram.com/whiplash_thrash/

https://www.facebook.com/WhiplashThrash/

https://www.officialwhiplash.com/

Time To Kill Records

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

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

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

https://www.youtube.com/c/TIMETOKILLRECORDS

https://timetokillrecords.com/

NUN IMMOLATION RELEASE "LIVE IN VALPARAISO" LIVE ALBUM

 

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NUN IMMOLATION IS BACK AFTER 8 YEARS OF SILENCE 

Formed in 2007, Nun Immolation is officially back. After 8 years of inactivity, the Slamming Brutal Death Metal band returns with a brutal new lineup ready to crush skulls.

To mark this comeback, the band is releasing a new live album: "Live in Valparaíso"—a raw recording that revisits the best of their discography and offers a preview of new material:

💀 Classic tracks from their demo "Aturdimiento encefálico" (2007).

🩸 Heavy artillery from the LP "Putrefacta Regurgitación Uterina" (2017).

⚡ 2 tracks featuring the new lineup (2026).

Tracklist:

    Intro

    Sangrienta Desvirginación a Machetazos

    Desmembrando Putas Monjas

    Aturdimiento Encefálico

    Grotesca Amputación Expuesta

    Atresia Pulmonar

    Nun Immolation

    Eyaculación de Caballo Sobre el Rostro de Sor Teresa

Additionally, the band is moving forward with plans to record a new EP that is sure to make waves. Hit play on the album video and get ready for the massacre:

👉 https://youtu.be/Cb9LBLrITQY

👉 https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/album/4lUP2OE3DjSggHAFor709p?si=yWVGfLnRQxW_DDyI9s7XCQ

Follow the band and support the extreme underground:

YouTube:    / @nunimmolation_chile  

Instagram: @nun.immolation

Facebook:   / nunimmolation.chile  

Email: nun.immolation@gmail.com

#NunImmolation #BrutalDeathMetal #SlammingBrutalDeathMetal #ChileanMetal #LiveInValparaiso

Members:

Alvaro: Vocals

César: Guitar

Gonzalo: Bass

Jaime: Drums

NINTH REALM STREAMS "DAMNATION´S VEIL"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Decibel has premiered Damnation's Veil, the forthcoming album from Maryland-based Death/Thrash crew, Ninth Realm!

Stream the album ahead of Friday's official release at:

decibelmagazine.com/2026/08/25/full-album-stream-ninth-realm-damnations-veil/

"Ninth Realm have been one of the United States’ strongest death-thrash practitioners since forming in 2018 and they’re in their sharpest form yet on Damnation’s Veil, their second full-length and tenth release overall." - Decibel

Damnation's Veil, is out August 28 on Transcending Obscurity Records.

Damnation’s Veil is a consistent blend of death-thrash, metallic hardcore, black metal, and traditional heavy metal. The album will be available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.

Tracked between April-July 2025, the production process for Damnation's Veil was split between recording drums, guitars and bass with Matthew Michel at Viva Studios (Goetia, Antichrist Siege Machine, Infant Island, Left Cross, Blood Monolith) in Fairfax, VA, while vocals were handled by Sebastian Philips (Exhumed, Mammoth Grinder) at his home studio in Dundalk, MD. 

In other news, Ninth Realm has announced an album listening party and album release show, both of which will take place in Washington, D.C. The Damnation's Veil album listening party happens on August 29 at Lyman's Tavern. The album release show will take place on on October 9 at Pie Shop.

Pre-order Damnation's Veil:

ninthrealm-label.bandcamp.com/album/damnations-veil

linktr.ee/transcendingobscurity

Track Listing:

1. Valigeth

2. Damnation’s Veil

3. Cohorts of the Abyss

4. Imbued in Hellfire

5. Rituals in Thar’amath

6. Orphaned Throne

7. Wyrd of Strideborne

8. Beyond the Void

9. Vengeance Unto Rot

10. All Hail Treachery

11. Twilight’s Blade

Credits:

Cover art by Jerry “Wyrmwalk” Hionis (Frozen Soul, Morgul Blade, High Command, Inhuman Nature, Troncale, Wrecking Ball, Maul) 

Influences on this record include: Iron Age, Bolt Thrower, Mercyful Fate, Power Trip, Celtic Frost, Bathory, Dissection, Autopsy, Candlemass

Photo Credit: Michael Burke

Line-up:

Amelia Morris (Bass)

Charles House (Rhythm Guitar)

Ben Hageage (Vocals)

Joey Burke (Drums)

Liam McMahon (Lead Guitar)

BIO:

Ninth Realm is a death-thrash band founded in Maryland and the surrounding DMV area. Formed in 2019, the band has released six individual recordings, including a demo, two EPs, a promo tape, and a full-length album, as well as several splits and compilations with other bands. Drummer Joey Burke and lead guitarist Liam McMahon started the project while in college at the University of Maryland.

Conceptually, the band draws from Joey’s original dark fantasy world, Tythorin – a setting shaped by themes of vengeance, fate, grief, trauma, and the indomitable willpower of the human spirit.

instagram.com/ninthrealmmd

ninthrealmmd.bandcamp.com

MISTIGO VARGGOTH DARKESTRA RELEASE "SHATTERED GATES OF APOCALYPSE"

 

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MISTIGO VARGGOTH DARKESTRA Returns After Decades with "Shattered Gates of Apocalypse"

"Shattered Gates of Apocalypse" will be released on September 25th via Oriana Music and will be available in all formats - CD, LP, Tape!

The single "Hollow Solitude" is out now on all streaming platforms: BANDCAMP, SPOTIFY, DEEZER, YOUTUBE MUSIC, APPLE MUSIC...

After decades of dormancy it is back. The music that takes you to the darkest and uncanniest corners of the universe. No strict genre limitations – pure inspiration and compositional mastery manifested somewhere in the intersection of dark electronics, ambient and blackened industrial metal. New MISTIGO VARGGOTH DARKESTRA full-length album "Shattered Gates of Apocalypse". First part of planned trilogy graced by fantastic out-of-time cover artwork of A. Brailovsky. Mixing and mastering by Anton Vorozhtsov (TA Production), layout by Sir Gorgoroth.

Track-list:

1. Shattered Gates of Apocalypse

2. Hybrid Life Syndrome

3. Into the Great Void

4. Hollow Solitude

5. Universal Whiplash Doctrine

6. No Peace Remains

7. Blind Stargazer

8. Distant Explosions of Hope

9. Fanged Skies

10. Candles

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

​https://www.youtube.com/@MistigoVarggothDarkestra​

​https://oriana-music.com/

EPITAPHE RELEASE "III" - NEW SINGLE: "TRANSIENT"

 

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French progressive death metal visionaries EPITAPHE have unveiled "Transient", the new single from their forthcoming third full-length "III", with Everything Is Noise hosting the track's premiere. The album is set for release on September 11th via Aesthetic Death (CD + LP) and Gurgling Gore (MC).

The most atmospheric piece on the record, "Transient" highlights another side of EPITAPHE's increasingly expansive sound, allowing the crushing weight of their death metal foundation to recede into more delicate and immersive territory. Rich textures, carefully layered guitars and a pronounced sense of space give the track an almost dreamlike quality, while its gradual development maintains the band's trademark attention to structure and detail. Rather than simply providing a moment of respite, "Transient" deepens the emotional scope of "III", revealing how much atmosphere can be extracted from the band's already remarkably broad musical palette.

Stream "Transient" at THIS LOCATION.

Following the overwhelming acclaim received by "II", EPITAPHE return with their most ambitious and fully realized work to date. Rather than departing from the artistic path that established the band's identity, "III" refines, expands and elevates every defining element of its predecessors into a collection of compositions that is both more immersive and more emotionally compelling.

The album pushes the band's death metal foundation to new extremes, embracing an even harsher, darker and more unforgiving sound without sacrificing the sophistication that has become synonymous with EPITAPHE. Counterbalancing its crushing weight are exquisitely crafted acoustic passages and richly atmospheric interludes that paint vivid sonic landscapes. Once again, at times the distinctive voice of the saxophone plays a central role, adding remarkable depth, warmth and color while further reinforcing the band's unmistakable musical identity.

Rather than relying on a predictable contrast between moments of aggression and restraint, "III" unfolds with an organic, narrative flow, allowing each composition to evolve naturally and reveal new layers over repeated listens. Every transition serves a purpose, every melody contributes to the wider emotional arc, and every arrangement reflects a meticulous attention to detail. The result is an album of exceptional scope and cohesion, confirming EPITAPHE as one of the most artistically significant acts in today's extreme metal landscape.

"III" was recorded by James Leonard at Mémoire Mécanique Studio and Pentachrome Wave Studio, before being mixed by James Leonard and mastered by Greg Chandler at Priory Recording Studios. The album artwork features "Spring Frost", a striking painting by acclaimed Finnish artist Petri Ala-Maunus, perfectly complementing the record's immersive atmosphere and profound sense of scale.

Tracklist:

01. Half-Light

02. Windswept

03. Spring Frost

04. Transient

05. Liminal

Line-up:

PB: Vocals, Saxophone

AG: Drums, Percussion

LB: Acoustic & Electric Guitars, Fretless Bass, Keyboards & Effects

Music by EPITAPHE

Lyrics by LB

EPITAPHE

https://epitaphe.bandcamp.com/

https://instagram.com/epitaphedeathmetal

https://www.facebook.com/epitaphemetal/

Aesthetic Death

https://aestheticdeath.bandcamp.com/

https://www.aestheticdeath.com/

https://www.facebook.com/aestheticdeath.uk

Gurgling Gore

https://www.gurglinggore.com/

https://gurglinggore.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/gurglinggore

NEFARIOUS GRIME RELEASE "DEATH IS IMMORTAL"

 

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NEFARIOUS GRIME UNLEASHES DARK AND ATMOSPHERIC EP “DEATH IS IMMORTAL”

Cuban-Born, Miami-Based One-Woman Project Blends Symphonic Black Metal, Gothic Atmosphere, Dungeon Synth, and Avant-Garde Darkness

Miami, Florida — Nefarious Grime, the eclectic one-woman musical powerhouse led by Cuban-born, Miami-based multi-instrumentalist Niúvis Martin , invites listeners into a shadowy world where symphonic black metal, gothic darkness, dungeon synth, and avant-garde experimentation collide on the haunting five-song EP “Death Is Immortal.”

Originally released on August 5, 2025 , Death Is Immortal delivers a brooding and atmospheric journey steeped in dark poetry, ominous melodies, haunting symphonic passages, and the raw spirit of old-school black metal. Rather than relying solely on extremity, Nefarious Grime builds its sound around atmosphere and contrast, shifting between ferocious black metal riffing, memorable rhythms, ethereal keyboards, and clean vocal passages.

For listeners drawn to the theatrical darkness of Cradle of Filth , the gothic and symphonic traditions of Opera IX/Cadaveria , the grand melodic sensibilities of Nightwish , and the avant-garde black metal world of Diabolical Masquerade , Nefarious Grime offers a distinctly personal take on the darker side of metal.

At the center of the project is Niúvis Martin , handling vocals, keyboards, bass, and recording duties, with Dexter13th providing drums. Guitars, mixing, and mastering were handled by Armando Doval of Electric Halo Recordings , giving the EP a polished yet appropriately sinister production that allows its layers of atmosphere and instrumentation to breathe.

The result is a release that feels rooted in the underground while refusing to remain confined to a single genre.

“For anyone seeking an old-school, atmospheric approach to black metal, Nefarious Grime treats us to a 5-song EP replete with spooky symphonic passages and thoughtful inflections of clean vocals above a satisfying array of BM riffs and catchy rhythms.”

Released through Northern Hell Kult of Maine and Hypnotic Dirge Records of Portugal, Death Is Immortal stands as a compelling introduction to Nefarious Grime's dark musical universe.

About Nefarious Grime

Nefarious Grime is a Cuban-born, Miami-based one-woman project created by Niúvis Martin , exploring the darker territories of gothic music, symphonic black metal, dungeon synth, and avant-garde experimentation.

Serving up dark, poetic, and brooding tunes, Nefarious Grime embraces the theatrical, atmospheric, and unconventional sides of extreme music while maintaining a strong connection to the spirit of underground metal.

Artist: Nefarious Grime

Release: Death Is Immortal

Release Date: August 5, 2025

Genre: Symphonic Black Metal / Goth Metal

Label: Northern Hell Kult / Hypnotic Dirge Records

Format: 5-song EP

For Fans Of: Cradle of Filth, Opera IX, Nightwish, Diabolical Masquerade

Production Credits

Niúvis Martin: Vocals, keyboards, bass, recording

Dexter13th: Drums

Armando Doval: Guitars, mixing, mastering

Recording/Mixing/Mastering: Electric Halo Recordings

Listen to “Death Is Immortal”

Bandcamp: https://nefariousgrime.bandcamp.com/album/death-is-immortal

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3pNvk368mb8rbZc5DSZjH0

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/death-is-immortal-ep/1830937289

Check out the video:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gj12xuJmv3k

Connect With Nefarious Grime

https://www.facebook.com/NefariousGrime666

https://www.instagram.com/nefariousgrimeofficial

https://nefariousgrime.bandcamp.com/album/death-is-immortal

Press & Management Contact:

Nefarious Grime

nefariousgrimeofficial@gmail.com

EREBOROS RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "PROGENIES OF THE UNSEEN"

 

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Brazilian death metal band Ereboros releases “Progenies of the Unseen”, the latest single from the upcoming album "From Oblivion to the Grave", due out independently on October 30, 2026.

 

2nd single: https://youtu.be/4X5KjAnuQoA?si=7I_xI5kzF-corWgF

The track further showcases the band's blend of old-school Death Metal aggression with a strong conceptual identity, continuing the direction established on previous releases while strengthening its presence in the Brazilian extreme metal scene.

Dark, intense, and atmospheric, "Progenies of the Unseen" deals with themes of alienation, existential suffering, and the isolation of those who struggle to fit into society. The lyrics follow the so-called "progenies of the unseen" which are individuals trapped in a cycle of pain, loneliness, and fading identity. Through symbolic storytelling, the song reflects on purpose, despair, and the human condition.

Tracklist:

From Oblivion to the Grave

Distorted Man-made Concept

The Agony of Existence

Salute to Disorder

Dissonant Soul

Nocturnal Paranoia

One Last Pulse

In the Depths of Misery

Progenies of the Unseen

At the Gallows of Doom

Links:

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Ereboros

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4j0EjyhqLFjcksGkgwE8mz

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/br/artist/ereboros/1630718156

Bandcamp: https://ereboros.bandcamp.com/album/ereboros

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

DOGTAK RELEASE "SHATTERED REFLECTION"

 

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Band/Artist: DOGTAK

Release Title: Shattered Reflection

Release Date: August 21st, 2026

Label: Self-Released

Format: Digital, CD

Genre: Death Metal, Thrash Metal

Country: Germany

DOGTAK may be a new name, but the musicians behind it bring years of experience from previous bands and projects. Formed in 2025, the German five-piece came together around a shared vision of combining aggressive riffs, driving grooves and melodic elements into a modern metal sound built for both the studio and the stage.

The band's debut EP, Shattered Reflection, arrives on August 21st, 2026 and serves as the first official release from the group. Across six tracks, DOGTAK blend death metal and thrash metal influences with a strong sense of groove and melody, creating songs that balance heaviness with atmosphere.

DOGTAK's roots go back to 2024, when guitarist Björn Condon began developing the project as a solo studio endeavour. What started as instrumental compositions gradually evolved into a full band with the arrival of vocalist Alex Ritzenhoff, drummer Gero Samrey, guitarist Sören "Rippy" Schwartau and bassist Basti Doell. Following the release of demo singles and their live debut in February 2026, Shattered Reflection marks the next step in the band's development.

Recorded between March and May 2026, the EP captures a band finding its identity through the combination of different influences and musical backgrounds. The result is a debut release that introduces DOGTAK's sound while laying the foundation for what comes next.

A few demos of tracks from the upcoming release are available to listen to on their Bandcamp: https://dogtak.bandcamp.com/. Feel free to check them out for a first taste of the album!

Tracklist:

The Beginning

Shattered Reflection

Wrath Within Me

Thrown Into The Abyss

Isolation

See Us Again

For fans of:

Illdisposed, Dew-Scented

Links:

https://dogtak.de

https://www.instagram.com/dogtak_official/

https://dogtak.bandcamp.com

ETHEREAL VOID RELEASE "PRIMORDIAL DISSONANCE"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Band: Ethereal Void​

Album: Primordial Dissonance​

Release Date (CD): June 24, 2026​

Country: Canada​

Genre: Death Metal​

Label: Spinebuster Entertainment

Canadian groove laden, melodic death metallers Ethereal Void have been quietly developing into one of the most talented bands around. The band is the trio of Voiicide, Logan Mayhem, and Nemesis. Their new album, Primordial Dissonance, is out now and it’s the band’s most sophisticated release to date, as it builds on 2023’s more direct Gods of a Dead World, while maintaining the band’s trademark sound.

The album title, Primordial Dissonance, is appropriate. There is a primal aggression and dirty foundation for Ethereal Void’s music, but the dissonant, often groove heavy sound has frequently drawn comparisons to bands like Gojira and Septicflesh. This adds a familiarity with regards to Ethereal Void’s sound, while maintaining the mysterious persona of the band’s members.

Spinebuster Entertainment is a new record label created by Brett Van Put, who is best known as the editor for Transcending the Mundane. Transcending the Mundane was a print magazine from 1997-2006 and then was resurrected in 2023 as a digital entity. Spinebuster Entertainment was originally conceived by Tom Destefano from the band Monday Knights and owner of the legendary record store, None of the Above Records. Brett and Tom partnered for the Spinebuster Entertainment venture, but it was cut short by Tom’s tragic death. Now, Spinebuster Entertainment is back and Spaceman’s Read Only Memory is the label’s first release.

For more info:

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

​https://transcendingthemundane.bandcamp.com/music​