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 →
Review TOMBS ‘Ex Oblivion’ -EP
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 →
Review UNDERTOW ‚Bipolar‘
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 →
Review TEMPLE OF VOID ‘Summoning the Slayer’
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 →
CANDLEMASS – EPICUS DOOMICUS METALLICUS 35TH ANNIVERSARY LP BOX SET comes in June
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 →
UNDERTOW will launch ‘Bipolar’ in July
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 →
News from SPIRT ADRIFT – ’20 Century Gone’
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 →
Live report DARK TRANQUILLITY, ENSIFERUM, NAILED TO OBSCURITY & THE LEGION:GHOST, Markthalle, Hamburg – April 13th, 2022
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 →
TEMPLE VOID unveil album details of ‘Summoning the Slayer’
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
Review THE NEST ‘Her True Nature’
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 →
Review FRIENDS OF HELL ‘Friends of Hell’
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 →
Review ERIC WAGNER ‘In the Lonely Light of Mourning’
‘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 →
Review MOUNTAINEER ‘Giving Up the Ghost’
Mountaineer hail from sunny and warm Oakland, California. Formed in 2015, the band has released three albums since then. Bloodletting', their third album, was published in 2020 and now it's 'Giving Up the Ghost' that again allows the listener to dive into post-rock oriented soundscapes. Acting as a sextet since 'Bloodletting', Mountaineer delivers a balanced... Continue Reading →
CANDLEMASS announce ‘Epicus Doomicus Metallicus’ Limited Edition 35-year anniversary 3LP deluxe set
'Epicus Doomicus Metallicus' is the striking debut from Swedish doom metal pioneers Candlemass. The original release was in 1986 which means, that this iconic album faces its 35 years anniversary. Candlemass founder Leif Edling comments: "EPICUS was our first, and perhaps also the best. I have no clue what we did there in the studio... Continue Reading →





