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Trouble belong to the groundbreaking bands in doom metal. And not only that the quintet was and is an inspiration for many young bands, the sound of Trouble is also irrevocably linked with the voice of Eric Wagner, who passed away last year, and much too early. Hammerheart Records has been re-releasing many of the... Continue Reading →
Conan are from Liverpool and have been wielding the musical wrecking ball since 2006. 'Monnos' was the debut album that got everything rolling in 2012 and since then they have become a pioneer when it comes to doom metal and sludge from the UK. Conan, that's Jon Davis, Chris Fielding and Johnny King. The energy... Continue Reading →
Spirit Adrift, from Austin, Texas, have not been idle and have recorded a new EP. '20 Centuries Gone' is the name of the new record and the trio shows again that their heart is beating for heavy metal and doom metal. This time, however, the guys have not only recorded own songs, but have also... Continue Reading →
Tombs are based in Brooklyn, New York City and began their dark journey through the depths of post metal in 2007. The guys have a total of four albums to their credit and are releasing a new EP these days, 'Ex Oblivion'. 'Ex Oblivion' includes a total of five songs. Two of these tracks are... Continue Reading →
Metal force Undertow are no stranger when it comes to heavy metal from Germany. The band started in 1993 and has eight albums under their belt. The latest one was the smashing ‚Reap the Storm‘ record, that, as each of the earlier longplayers, was a critically acclaimed one. Four years later Undertow return with a... Continue Reading →
Detroit-rooted death metal squad Temple Of Void formed in 2013 and has so far three longplayers under their belt. The latest one, ‘The World it Was’, was released in 2020 and two years later the next longplayer waits in line. ‘Summoning the Slayer’ is the title of this seven-title record that brings slow-paced death metal... Continue Reading →
It was back in 1984 in Stockholm, when the next generation of doom metal band took off. Inspired by the mighty sound of Black Sabbath, Leif Edling formed Candlemass, a band that became a role model themselves for many doom metal bands. In 1986, Candlemass premiered with ‘Epicus Doomicus Metallicus’. The album became a real... Continue Reading →
German underground heroes Undertow announced a new album. ‘Bipolar’ is the title of their ninth longplayer and features nine new songs. The quartet continues their journey without moving away from the foundation of their sound. Heavy riffs, a strong groove and frontman Joschi’s unique voice, that is what became the Undertow trademarks, and they are... Continue Reading →
Spirit Adrift announce a new collection of sings, summed up under the banner of ’20 Century Gone’. The new record will feature eight songs of which two are new ones. The other sic tracks on this release are cover versions from bands like Type O Negative to Thin Lizzy. Here is the tracklist: Sorcerer’s FateMass... Continue Reading →
Slowly the live music branch of the music industry gets going again. Shows and tours, announced a while ago, are taking place as we speak and one of these shows is planned at Markthalle, Hamburg. The iconic venue in the Hansestadt welcomes a Nordic metal package, enriched by two German bands as opener. Dark Tranquillity,... Continue Reading →
Michigan-based Temple Void announced a new album. ‘Summoning the Slayer’ will be released on June 3rd and comes via Relapse Records. With ‘Deathtouch’ a first song has been revealed and can be watched here: https://youtu.be/Ts4vVFeDwas Tracklist: Behind The EyeDeathtouchEngulfedA Sequence of RotHex, Curse, & ConjurationThe Transcending HorrorDissolution
Belgian metal outfit Wolvennest played two sets at Roadburn Redux 2021. While the band played a regular set on day 3 it was The Nest that brought a new aspect to forefront one day earlier. The commissioned piece was written on the occasion of Roadburn Redux 2021 and will be released on April 8th, 2022... Continue Reading →
Fans of doom metal might have heard of Friends Of Hell already. The idea for this doom metal outfit comes from Tas Danazoglou (Satan's Wrath / Ex-Electric Wizard) and Albert Witchfinder (Opium Warlords / Ex-Reverend Bizarre). Friends Of Hell stand for slow-paced heavy metal that is evil and fascinates by ist hellish grin that shimmers... Continue Reading →
‘In the Lonely Light of Mourning’ is one of the most important releases in 2022 if not even THE most important one. It is the posthumous solo album of legendary doom metal frontman Eric Wagner who passed away far too early in August 2021. Wagner and Trouble, this combination stands for doom metal and is... Continue Reading →
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