OCTOPLOID Unveils Lyric Video For “Coast Of The Drowned Sailors [Feat. Tomi Koivusaari]”

OCTOPLOID, fronted by bassist Olli-Pekka “Oppu” Laine — known for his work with Amorphis, Barren Earth, and Mannhai — is wrapping up an eventful 2024 with the release of a lyric video for “Coast Of The Drowned Sailors.” The track Read More …

NOISEPICKER: British Duo With Member Of Orange Goblin And Hangnail To Release The Earth Will Swallow The Sun LP March 21st Via Exile On Mainstream Records; “What You Deserve” Video/Single + Preorders Posted

photos by Jerry Deeney British avant doom/post-rock duo NOISEPICKER prepares to release their second album, The Earth Will Swallow The Sun, March 21st via Exile On Mainstream Records, today unveiling its cover art, track listing, preorders, and lead video/single, “What Read More …

LEILA ABDUL-RAUF Issues “Depths Of Us” Video; Calls From A Seething Edge LP From Vastum Member With Guests From Tomb Mold, Weakling, Saros Out Now + NYC Release Show Takes Place Next Week

photos by Houssam Mchaimech Following the release of her captivating fifth solo LP, Calls From A Seething Edge, LEILA ABDUL-RAUF presents another new video from the album, created for the song “Depths Of Us.” LEILA ABDUL-RAUF has been a key Read More …

FUCK YOUR BIRTHDAY: Wenzhou, China Alt-Grunge Duo Releases Video For “Moonshine” Live At The Shrine; BBQd EP Out Now On Nefarious Industries

photo by XiaTieNiu Wenzhou, China-based alt/grunge rock duo FUCK YOUR BIRTHDAY presents a live performance of “Moonshine,” the original track found on their BBQd EP, out now on Nefarious Industries. FUCK YOUR BIRTHDAY’s succinct and lively BBQd EP packs a Read More …

KARLA KVLT: New German Sludge/Post-Rock Trio Formed By Members Of Eisenvater And Melting Palms To Release Debut LP, Thunderhunter, Through Exile On Mainstream February 21st

photos by Aylin Sengül Exile On Mainstream is thrilled to welcome back Markus E. Lipka, the driving force behind Eisenvater with his new band, KARLA KVLT. Together with his son Johann Wientjes on drums and his daughter-in-law, Teresa Matilda Curtens, Read More …

DARKEST HOUR To Join Decapitated On North American Winter Tour; Tickets On Sale Now!

DARKEST HOUR will join Decapitated next year for an extensive Winter tour. The Nihility Across North America trek begins February 4th in Tampa, Florida and runs through March 2nd in Santa Ana, California. Additional support will be provided by Incantation Read More …

WILLI CARLISLE: Anti-Corp’s Beloved The Magnolia Sessions Returns; Album By Renowned Folk Singer Out Today + Proceeds From Vinyl Edition To Aid Victims Of Hurricane Helene

photos by Ericka Poore The sun rises once again on Anti-Corp’s beloved The Magnolia Sessions, returning after a two-year break with a new album by renowned folk singer, WILLI CARLISLE, out now everywhere today, with a vinyl pressing underway to Read More …

WILL HAVEN: No Stars To Guide Me: 30 Years Of WHVN Retrospective LP From Sacramento Dark Hardcore Act Including New Single “KIRE” Out Today On Minus Head Records

photos by Eric Rivera Minus Head Records presents No Stars To Guide Me: 30 Years Of WHVN, a vinyl-exclusive retrospective LP celebrating three decades of output from Sacramento, California dark hardcore outfit WILL HAVEN. No Stars To Guide Me: 30 Read More …

ELVENKING: Italian Pagan/Folk Metal Collective To Release Reader Of The Runes – Luna On April 11th, 2025 Via Reaper Entertainment

On April 11th, 2025, Italian pagan/folk metal masters ELVENKING will release their new full-length, Reader Of The Runes – Luna, via Reaper Entertainment. The album marks the spectacular conclusion to the Reader Of The Runes trilogy, immersing listeners in a Read More …

SEVENTH STATION: Multi-Continental Avant Metal Act To Release On Shoulders Of Giants EP Via Layered Reality Productions On February 21st; “Three Days In Dresden” Single/Video + Preorders Posted

photos by Luka Rudman SEVENTH STATION presents their mesmerizing new EP, On Shoulders Of Giants, now confirmed for February 21st release through Dutch progressive/avant metal label Layered Reality Productions. Formed and led by Slovenia-based guitarist Dimitri Alperovich, with Turkish keyboardist Read More …