VAURA: Post-Punk Premieres “The Lightless Ones” From Brooklyn-Based Experimental Collective Featuring Members Of Gorguts, Dysrhythmia, Azar Swan, Kayo Dot, And Tombs; Sables Preorders Available Via Profound Lore

“…while some artists choose to create genre pieces that are borderline pastiche, VAURA has always explored new territory and challenged perceptions, while at the same time creating some of the most interesting, ear-catching records this side of the spectrum.” — Read More …

KICKER: Pure Drivel Full-Length From Oakland Punk Unit Featuring Current/Past Members Of Neurosis, Dystopia, And Operation Ivy Out NOW And Streaming Via Tankcrimes

“KICKER just hits every pleasure point that you want hit from punk like this. The production is raw and dirty, the rhythms are short and driving with Dave Edwardson’s walking basslines putting an extra hop in their step, and Pete Read More …

THETAN: Decibel Magazine Premieres “Null And Void” By Nashville Powerviolence Duo; Abysmal LP Nears Release Through Anti-Corporate Music

Decibel Magazine is now streaming “Null And Void,” the new single by Nashville, Tennessee-based hardcore/powerviolence duo THETAN. The band ends a four-year release hiatus with their second full-length, Abysmal, which will be issued February 1st via Anti-Corporate Music. The members Read More …

AKULA: Ohio-Based Progressive/Psychedelic Heavy Rock Collective Featuring Members Of Lo-Pan To Release Self-Titled Debut Via Hellmistress Records; New Track Streaming + Preorders Available

Stream / Share AKULA’s “Force Me Open” HERE Ohio-Based progressive/psychedelic heavy rock collective AKULA — featuring within its ranks members of Lo-Pan — will release its self-titled debut September 28th via Hellmistress Records. Comprised of four immersive tracks weighted as Read More …

It Came From The Abyss (Volume 1) Compilation Featuring THIS WILL DESTROY YOU, THE ALL-AMERICAN REJECTS, POWER TRIP, THE DILLINGER ESCAPE PLAN, And More To See Release Via Dark Operative Next Month; Preorders Available

It Came From The Abyss (Volume 1) kicks off a new compilation LP series curated by Dark Operative. The first installment features an A side that highlights bands that encapsulate the best that the underground metal and hardcore genres have Read More …

BESVÄRJELSEN: Cvlt Nation Streams Vallmo Full-Length From Swedish Occult Doom Practitioners As Release Day Draws Near

In just a few short days, Swedish occult doom practitioners BESVÄRJELSEN will unleash their debut full-length, Vallmo, upon unsuspecting ears. In advance of its release, Cvlt Nation is streaming the record in its dark, kaleidoscopic entirety. Hailing the band’s, “empowering Read More …