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In October 2026, two of the most influential forces in extreme metal join together for a monumental live assault: Behemoth and Dimmu Borgir will embark on the “In League With Satan” Co-Headline Tour, storming across Europe and the UK. As special guests, the Swedish black metal icons Dark Funeral will add even more ferocity to an already devastating lineup. This unholy trinity represents... Continue Reading →
From the deep woods of the Black Forest, mystical metal riffs are conquering the world. That might be a slightly exaggerated description, but what Thron deliver on their latest album, “Vurias”, is stunning black metal worth listening to. Thron formed in 2015 and released their self-titled debut album in 2017. This album led to the... Continue Reading →
Blackened metal force Harakiri For The Sky announced exclusive 10 Year Anniversary Shows. 04.04.26 Athens - Temple09.04.26 Hamburg - Grünspan10.04.26 Berlin - Columbia Theater11.04.26 RagnarökFestival - Lichtenfels17.04.26 Paris - La Machine du Moulin Rouge18.04.26 Bochum - Christuskirche05.06.26 Bavarian Battle Open Air, Kirchhof06.06.26 Mystic Festival, Gdansk
Blistering death metal meets the icy coldness of black metal. Frenzied blast beats, powerful riffs, melancholic walls of sound, and vocals that oscillate between growling despair and screeching madness – that's Human Abyss. With their unmistakable mix of brutality and atmosphere, Human Abyss create soundscapes that not only let you hear, but also feel what... Continue Reading →
The unrelenting force of diabolical black death metal, Belphegor, returns with a blazing new single: “Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus.” Forged in chaos and crowned in blasphemy, the track marks a savage invocation of what is yet to come. This release marks Belphegor’s first under their freshly inked deal with Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM), setting the stage... Continue Reading →
Since the unholy reunion between the two Mystic Circle founders A. Blackwar and Beelzebub in 2021, the Germanic black metal wargods are stronger than ever. What began anew in 2022 with the self-titled “Mystic Circle” album and was rewarded with a sensational #78 place in the German album charts, was continued the following year with... Continue Reading →
Hailing from Trollhättan, Sweden, Lord Belial is one of the pioneering bands in the Swedish black metal scene. Founded in 1992, the band premiered in 1995, marking the beginning of an on-and-off setup. Lord Belial has disbanded three times, but always found common ground to continue their blackened metal journey. Their latest reunion was in... Continue Reading →
Sweden's hottest rock'n'roll export, Royal Republic, is back with a massive cover version of Shocking Blue's “Venus”. This is the first episode of a four-part musical saga reinterpreting four iconic disco classics.Each video reveals a new chapter in the story of “The Blastbeaters” - a fictional black metal band on a mission to achieve world... Continue Reading →
Despite his involvement with black metal since 1992, Gaahl (aka Kristian Espedal) is the driving force behind the nascent group known as Gaahl's Wyrd, which is commemorating its tenth anniversary this year. The number of releases, however, is easy to keep track of. A few singles, an EP, and the debut album "GasiR – Ghosts... Continue Reading →
Kanonenfieber belong to the rising stars when it comes to blackened death metal. The band now announced tour dates for 2026 which includes a show at Inselpark Arena, Hamburg on March 24th, 2026. Here is where you can get your tickets: https://www.eventim.de/noapp/event/20281150/?affiliate=CAJ&utm_source=CAJ&utm_medium=dp&utm_campaign=contrapromotion Photo: StephanieRifkin@photos_by_tiffany_anne
Poland's lords of darkness, Behemoth, have a new album in the starting blocks. "The Shit Ov God" is the blasphemous title of an album that features a track list of eight songs. Three years after delivering "Opvs Contra Natvram", Nergal and his bandmates return with a collection of songs steered by a blackened soul. In... Continue Reading →
The Great Sea is a new band with well-known members. The origins of the band can be found in 2022 when JR (Long Distance Calling) and SH (Ordeal & Plight) started a collaboration to follow their passion for black metal. This was the beginning of The Great Sea and "Noble Art of Desolation" is the... Continue Reading →
Black metal force Verheerer is a band from Flensburg, Germany. Founded in 2008, the group debuted in 2018 with the album "Maltrér." The guys got some initial attention and cemented their position with the second release, "Monolith. It is said that the third release sets the direction for a band's future, so 'Urgewalt' is certainly... Continue Reading →
Bergen in Norway is both a picturesque city and the epicentre of Norwegian black metal. One band that hails from the city by one of the many fjords is Nattverd. The five-piece started 15 years ago, but it took them until 2017 to release their debut album. "Tidloes Naadesloes" is the fifth longplayer from the... Continue Reading →
Greek blackened metal band Rotting Christ were formed in 1987 and released their first full-length album in 1993. Since then, the band has been one of the leading representatives of Greek metal. To celebrate 35 years of Rotting Christ, the band played numerous shows, with the one taking place at the Lycabettus Hill Theater in... Continue Reading →
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