For anyone unfamiliar with Fvneral Fvkk, here’s a quick introduction. The band hails from Hamburg, Germany, and was formed in 2015. Their musical territory is firmly rooted in epic doom, and the lineup includes musicians who may already be familiar to some listeners through bands such as Ophis and Fäulnis. The band released its debut... Continue Reading →
Review THRONEHAMMER “Slay | Kill | Erase”
Geographically speaking, almost 1,400 kilometers separate Fürth in Germany from Durham in England. When measured in metal spirit, however, that distance shrinks to zero. Thronehammer are living proof that borders mean very little when the music speaks the same language. The band is the brainchild of Stuart West, who started Thronehammer as a project in... Continue Reading →
THRONEHAMMER launched a second single
The German-English doom metal heroes of Thronehammer are releasing their second single, the epic and highly melodic “Onwards To Oblivion,” featuring Max Hemmann of Motorowl: https://youtu.be/IthZ-9uM5EU?si=cHXyBbLtPIbv6if1 With Slay | Kill | Erase, set for release on October 9, 2026, via Supreme Chaos Records, Thronehammer presents their most ambitious work to date. Eight songs with a... Continue Reading →
SMOULDER – new album in October 2026
Canadian/American metallers Smoulder return with their long-awaited third studio album, Witch Wife in an Alien World, a bold, daring collection of eight songs that continue to push boundaries and shatter conventions.The opening track "Water Wars" has been premiered here with a lyric video: https://youtu.be/ZMJmxvxqfWs?si=Ds2UqGvttKsWe9pLWitch Wife in an Alien World is scheduled for October 9th 2026 via Cruz... Continue Reading →
Review KHEMMIS “Khemmis”
Khemmis is one of those bands that consistently delivers great albums, starting with their debut, “Absolution”. They have a very loyal fanbase and are 100% authentic. At the same time, Khemmis has always been a band leading the underground scene without achieving mainstream success. This may even work in the band's favour, as the four-piece... Continue Reading →
Review KERRIGAN “Wayfarer”
Freiburg, Germany, is known for having one of the highest numbers of hours of sunshine per year. At the same time, the southwestern region of Germany is associated with wine and good food. Despite these favorable attributes, there is also a darker side. Hailing from Freiburg, denim and leather metallers Kerrigan add some riff power... Continue Reading →
Review TRIUMPHER “Piercing the Heart of the World”
Triumpher was founded in Athens, Greece in 2019 and launched a promising debut album, “Storming the Walls”, in 2023. This brought the band to the attention of No Remorse Records, the label that launched Triumpher's second full-length album, "Spirit Invictus". With “Piercing the Heart of the World”, the Greek quintet continues its metallic adventure in... Continue Reading →
Review MAUSOLEUM GATE “Space, Rituals and Magick”
Mausoleum Gate was founded in 2008. After launching their debut album in 2014, they returned three years later with their second release, “Into a Dark Divinity.” Fans had to wait even longer for the third album, as it took eight years before being able to welcome “Space, Ritual and Magick.” Mausoleum Gate's artwork has always... Continue Reading →
Review STARLIGHT RITUAL “Rogue Angels”
I was really looking forward to the sophomore release from Starlight Ritual. I was impressed by the band’s debut, “Sealed in Starlight”, which featured some great epic metal, so my expectations for “Rogue Angels” were rather high. Unfortunately, the new album can’t quite compete with the debut, and the Canadians from Montreal haven’t managed to... Continue Reading →
Review DOLMEN GATE “Echoes Of Ancient Tales”
The Portuguese metal scene includes well-known bands like Moonspell, as well as some lesser-known ones. One of these is Dolmen Gate, who hail from Lisbon. They are a relatively new band. Founded in 2021, the five-piece made their debut in 2024 with an album called “Gateway of Eternity”. A year later, the sophomore release, “Echoes... Continue Reading →
Review FER DE LANCE “Fires on the Mountainside”
"Fires on the Mountainside" is the second album from American metal band Fer De Lance. The band first gained attention in 2022 with the release of their debut album, “The Hyperborean” . In 2025, the band built on the buzz around their debut album and shipped “Fires on the Mountainside” to record stores. The four-piece... Continue Reading →
Review CIRITH UNGOL “Live at The Roxy”
Cirith Ungol are among the pioneers when it comes to epic metal. Formed in 1976, the band from Ventura, California is a true trailblazer when it comes to heavy metal, with their debut album "Frost and Fire" released in 1981 paving the way for an impressive career. Like few other bands, the guys defined an... Continue Reading →
Review TOWER “Let There Be Dark”
New York City is the home of Tower, a metal band formed in 2015. Their self-titled debut album hit the shelves rather quickly. It happened in 2016 and brought the band to the attention of Cruz del Sur. The Italian label, with an excellent metal portfolio, signed a deal with Tower, which led to the... Continue Reading →
Review SERPENT RIDER “The Ichor of Chimaera”
Serpent Rider is releasing an album this spring called "The Ichor of Chimaera." The band began in 2015, and after a start in Los Angeles, California, the five-piece moved to Seattle, Washington. Two split releases brought the guys to the attention of No Remorse Records, the Greek label known for a pretty exciting portfolio of... Continue Reading →
Review DAEDRIC SHRYNE “Daedric Shryne” – EP
Daedric Shryne was founded in the year 2020 and hails from Hamburg, Germany. Although the band is new, the musicians involved are experienced metal maniacs. Frontman Al Shirazi, for example, provides the heartbeat of Majak as the band's drummer. André Büchner is known from his time with Deathbearer, while Nils Groth is part of Heretoir... Continue Reading →









