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Far From God is the title of Moonspell's fourteenth studio album. Five years after the release of Hermitage, the Portuguese gothic metal pioneers return with a new collection of songs that continues their journey through the darker corners of heavy music. The new album remains firmly rooted in the band's trademark sound while leaning toward an even... Continue Reading →
Boston-based Junius have long been a respected name in the post-metal scene. Formed in 2003, the band released their debut album, The Martyrdom of a Catastrophist, in 2009 and quickly established a reputation for crafting atmospheric and emotionally charged music. Following the release of Eternal Rituals for the Accretion of Light in 2017, fans had to wait almost... Continue Reading →
Rising German melancholic heavy metal outfit The Night Eternal will release their Metal Blade debut, “Cold Velvet”, on August 21st. Since their foundation in 2018, the quintet has built themselves a serious reputation with their '70s and '80s guitar-driven sounds in their very own sinister guise. The band's previous two full-length, “Moonlit Cross” (2021) and... Continue Reading →
Cemetery Skyline isn’t a band that plays many shows, which is of course due to the various other commitments and obligations of the five band members plus the initial idea of recording just one album without playing live at all. Mikael Stanne, Markus Vanhala, Santeri Kallio, Victor Brandt and Vesa Ranta formed Cemetery Skyline in... Continue Reading →
Soen have announced a headlining tour for the end of the year. In November and December, the band will play a total of 24 concerts across mainland Europe and the UK alongside special guests Tribulation and Vulkan, eight of which will take place in German-speaking countries. Ticket presales begin on April 17 at 1:00 p.m.... Continue Reading →
Following the release of their much-acclaimed EP „Celestial“ earlier this year via Reigning Phoenix Music, Australian-Finnish dark metal act The Eternal return with new visuals. Today, the band presents an official lyric video for the haunting EP closing track “Everlasting MMXXVI”. Blending strong melodies with dynamic intensity, “Everlasting MMXXVI” stands out as both powerful and... Continue Reading →
Portuguese Gothic Metal pioneers Moonspell have released a music video for the first single and title track of their upcoming studio album “Far From God,” offering a first glimpse into what promises to be one of the band’s most defining offerings to date. “Far From God” will be released on July 3, 2026 via Napalm... Continue Reading →
Scottish metal warrior James McBain founded Hellripper in 2015, initially releasing an EP with the intention of contributing to the local scene in Aberdeen. Things quickly took a different turn. More than a decade later, Hellripper has evolved far beyond its regional roots, earning international acclaim and a devoted following. Now, over ten years after... Continue Reading →
The Eternal might not be very well known, but it's a band worth paying attention to. The band originated in Melbourne, Australia. Founded in 2004, the outfit has been around for more than two decades and has released seven albums, the latest of which is the 2024 release, “Skinwalker". “Skinwalker” opened the door for The... Continue Reading →
Quantity and quality — both are present on “Tempelschlaf", the new album from The Ruins Of Beverast. “Tempelschlaf” is the seventh album from Alexander von Meilenwald, the mastermind behind The Ruins Of Beverast. Nearly five years after releasing “The Thule Grimoires,” Meilenwald presents seven new songs that continue the journey through dark sounds and sonic... Continue Reading →
Almost 30 years ago to the day, I had the opportunity to experience Moonspell's music live for the first time. The band had just released their debut album, "Wolfheart", and were touring with Tiamat. The venue was called Arts & Crafts in Neu-Ulm, Germany, and although I had gone there to see Tiamat, it was... Continue Reading →
Paradise Lost announced "The Ascension of Europe tour 2026 Part 2" which includes a show at Markthalle, Hamburg on February 7th, 2026. Here are all the dates: FEBRUARY 202606 - NL - Leeuwarden, Neushoorn07 - DE - Hamburg, Markthalle08 - DK - Aarhus, Voxhall10 - SE - Gothenburg, Pustervik11 - NO - Oslo, John Dee13... Continue Reading →
In the early '90s, a Finnish band embarked on a journey through heavy metal, a trip that is still ongoing. We're talking about Amorphis, and the fact that the band has been around for 35 years isn't the only impressive thing about them. Their consistent line-up has allowed them to refine their musical vision and... Continue Reading →
On October 26, 2024, Moonspell performed their first-ever symphonic Orchestra show, dubbed "Opus Diabolicum", at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city. The band made history at this unforgettable live event, adding another magnificent chapter to both metal music made in Portugal and their very own legacy, while revisiting their classics and the bombastic... Continue Reading →
October 26, 2024 saw Moonspell performing their first-ever symphonic show, dubbed "Opus Diabolicum", at the MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city. The band made history at this unforgettable live event, adding another magnificent chapter to both metal music made in Portugal and their very own legacy. Now, a year later, this monumental event can... Continue Reading →
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