HIPPOTRAKTOR: Belgian Post-Metal Collective Releases Thunderous New Single, “Renegade;” Forthcoming Concept Album, Stasis, To See Release Through Pelagic Records June 7th

Belgian progressive post-metal quintet HIPPOTRAKTOR has released the single “Renegade,” taken from their forthcoming full-length album Stasis, due for release on June 7th via Berlin-based Pelagic Records. Consisting of seven compositions written with the full creative force of the five-piece Read More …

HATCHEND: Swedish Crossover Act Formed By Members Of Deranged, Birdflesh, And More Signs to Selfmadegod Records; Debut Album Coming This Summer

Poland’s extreme music label Selfmadegod Records is proud to announce the signing of HATCHEND. Containing members of well-known extreme underground death metal and grindcore acts such as Deranged, Razorrape, Birdflesh and Deathening, HATCHEND is a Swedish unrelenting thrash metal/ferocious hardcore Read More …

UFOMAMMUT: The Sleeping Shaman Premieres “Mausoleum” Animated Video From Italian Mind-Altering Sludge Trio; Tenth LP, Hidden, Nears May 17th Release On Neurot Recordings/Supernatural Cat

“…the trio are readying themselves to delve further into their expansive and mind-altering sonics with their new album Hidden.” – The Sleeping Shaman The Sleeping Shaman is hosting an exclusive premiere of “Mausoleum,” the new single from Italian psychedelic doom/sludge Read More …

KVAEN: Swedish Melodic Death/Black Metallers To Release The Formless Fires Full-Length June 21st On Metal Blade Records; New Video/Single Now Playing + Preorders Available

Watch/stream KVAEN’s “The Formless Fires” HERE. KVAEN will release their third album, and first for Metal Blade Records, The Formless Fires, on June 21st. There are many great extreme metal bands in Sweden, but only one from Kalix. This remote Read More …

BORER: Cvlt Nation Hosts Exclusive Stream Of Bag Seeker, The Caustic Debut Album By Christchurch, New Zealand Sludge Metal Quintet; Album Out This Friday May 10th Via Landmine Records

photos by Dan Cooper “Tune in, tune out, get fucked, and blast Bag Seeker past 10!” – Cvlt Nation Cvlt Nation is hosting an exclusive stream of Bag Seeker, the debut album from Christchurch, New Zealand-based caustic sludge metal crew, Read More …

ALTAR OF GORE: MetalSucks Premieres “Destined For The Pit” From Cult New Jersey Death Metal Act; Litanies Of The Unceasing Agonies LP Nears May 17th Release On Nameless Grave Records

“…this track is an extremely gnarly brain-basher set to harsh your good day.” – MetalSucks MetalSucks is hosting an exclusive stream of “Destined For The Pit,” the latest preview of New Jersey death metal cult ALTAR OF GORE‘s second bloodsoaked Read More …

MOUTH FOR WAR: Brutal Metalcore Outfit To Join Bodysnatcher And Spite On Extensive US Tour; Bleed Yourself LP Out Now On MNRK Heavy

Colorado-based brutal metalcore crew MOUTH FOR WAR will join Spite and labelmates Bodysnatcher on the Common Enemies Tour beginning May 11th in Atlanta. The journey runs through June 16th in New Orleans. Additional support will be provided by Thrown as well Read More …

DÅÅTH: Progressive Death Metal Stalwarts Release “Unwelcome Return” Video; The Deceivers Full-Length Out Now On Metal Blade Records

Album of the year contenders DÅÅTH today unveil their video for “Unwelcome Return.” The track comes by way of the band’s latest full-length (and first new studio output in fourteen years) The Deceivers, released last Friday via Metal Blade Records. Read More …

NOROTH: Seattle Death Metal Trio To Release Sacrificial Solace June 7th On Carbonized Records; New Track Streaming + Preorders Available

Seattle death metal trio NOROTH will unleash their Sacrificial Solace full-length on June 7th through Carbonized Records. Forged in the year 2019, NOROTH is focused on making their own trail of stench. Inspired by the sordid sounds of Bolt Thrower, Read More …