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Dutch Black/Death Metal Project, EL MUERTO, To Release Debut EP, Lost And Amsterdamned

What began as a farewell has become a resurrection. Lost And Amsterdamned, the debut EP from the Netherlands’ one-man Black/Death Metal project, EL MUERTO, is set for release on November 21. Behold the video for ‘Enthroned In The Tower Of Shadows (The Witch)’ EL MUERTO was born in the depths of personal crisis, a raw and unflinching document of depression, trauma, and the desire to disappear. Conceived as a final message from an artist who had lost the will to live, each track captures a chapter of that darkness. But this record is no longer a goodbye. It’s proof that […]

LACERTILIA: new video + album announced on Majestic Mountain Records

Cardiff-based heavy psych torchbearers LACERTILIA return after five years with their anticipated third studio album, Transcend, due out on October 24th through Swedish powerhouse Majestic Mountain Records. Stream their brand new single and video for ‘The Sun Is The Key’ now. Watch LACERTILIA’s new video for ‘The Sun Is The Key‘ and listen to the single on Bandcamp LACERTILIA stand out as a fearless blend of psychedelic soul and heavy riff warfare, rooted in their Welsh stoner rock identity but unafraid to draw from cosmic textures, primal energy, and punk-inspired vigour. A powerhouse live act, they have leveled stages from […]

TITHE: ‘Burn The Throne Of God’ Video/Single From Portland Death Metal Trio Now Playing; Merciless Third Album, Communion In Anguish, Nears September 19th Release On Profound Lore Records

Portland, Oregon-based extreme/death metal trio TITHE presents a new video/single for ‘Burn The Throne Of God’, the newest preview of the band’s impending third LP, Communion In Anguish, nearing September release on Profound Lore Records. TITHE draws influence from many dimensions of ominous, extreme music and themes to manifest their distinctive, hypnotic, grinding, death metal. Composed of vocalist/guitarist Matt Eiseman, vocalist/bassist Alex Huddleston, and drummer Kevin Swartz, the trio converges to create an arrangement even larger than the sum of its parts. Expanding upon their acclaimed 2023-released Inverse Rapture LP, with Communion In Anguish, TITHE amps up the aggression and […]

ALPHA DESTROYER (Featuring Members of CRASHDÏET, BUCKCHERRY & SLEEPLESS) Share Title Track To Fast Lane

ALPHA DESTROYER, the explosive new band featuring Martin Sweet (Crashdïet), Kelly LeMieux (Buckcherry), and Eric Sexton-Dorsett (Sleepless), has launched the first single off their upcoming debut album, Fast Lane. The album is out this fall on Necromantic Press Records. “The first single and title track, ‘Fast Lane’, really sets the pace for the LP,” comments Sexton-Dorsett. “Though the album is super diverse, Fast Lane comes right out of the gate with a straightforward, almost punk vibe that is matched by Martin’s heavy yet melodic lyrical approach to life’s struggles.” Watch the video for ‘Fast Lane’ Stream the song on Spotify […]

DWELLERS: Decibel Magazine Premieres ‘Headlines’ Animated Video From Salt Lake City Progressive Blues Rock Outfit Featuring Members Of Iota, Failure, More

Salt Lake City-based progressive blues rock outfit, DWELLERS, are pleased to unveil their new video for ‘Headlines’. Now playing at Decibel Magazine, the track comes off the band’s Corrupt Translation Machine full-length, released via Small Stone Recordings in May. DWELLERS’ story has always been one of diversion and redirection. Forged in Salt Lake City by guitarist/vocalist Joey Toscano, also of Iota, the band’s 2012 debut, Good Morning Harakiri, and its 2014 follow-up, Pagan Fruit, helped establish a distinct creative voice in psychedelia and Americana-tinged blues rock, expressive and vulnerable in ways that heavy rock ‘n’ roll is rarely willing to […]

Stoner/Doom Metal Powerhouse, THORNDALE, Announce New Album, Spiritual Chains

THORNDALE, the Netherlands-based stoner/doom metal powerhouse, is thrilled to announce the September 12 release of their sophomore album, Spiritual Chains. A music video for the album’s first single, ‘Veins Of The Phoenix’, is available HERE This highly anticipated follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2024 debut, Lightning Spawn, promises a darker and more mature sound, showcasing the band’s evolving artistry and the addition of a second guitar player to their lineup. Comprised of seasoned musicians from notable acts such as Adarrak, Killing Darlings, Embers Of Oblivion, Epinikion, and Primal Charge, their unique blend of heavy, stoner, and doom metal has resonated […]

MARGARITA WITCH CULT: watch ‘Witches’ Candle’ video

Birmingham, UK’s heavy metal and doom rock torchbearers MARGARITA WITCH CULT present an electric second excerpt off their upcoming sophomore album, Strung Out In Hell, out July 18th on Heavy Psych Sounds Records. About the song, they say: “‘Witches’ Candle’ takes no prisoners – a relentless, thrashing beast of a track that is as merciless as the mythical, soul-harvesting coven of its inspiration. More vocal harmonies than you could shake a broomstick at, absolutely ripping guitar and bass solo-showdown, all reeled off at breakneck speed with surgical precision. The perfect soundtrack to a descent into the lower world.” Gaze into […]

PSYCROPTIC Signs To Metal Blade Records; ‘Architects Of Extinction’ Video/Single Now Playing + Band To Kick Off Australian/European Summer Tour

Metal Blade Records is pleased to welcome Tasmanian death metal behemoths PSYCROPTIC to its esteemed roster for the release of their forthcoming new full-length. Australia is home to innumerable death metal bands. Few make their way beyond these shores, and fewer still garner global respect. Out of those, only one has maintained that position for a full 25 years: Australia’s finest, PSYCROPTIC. When the history of technical metal is viewed in years to come, the books will show that PSYCROPTIC is responsible for a hefty slice of the genre. The band blasted into the deepest underground in the late ‘90s, […]

CELESTIAL SANCTUARY: UK Death Metal Outfit Drops ‘Choking On The Rotten Seed’ Video; Visions Of Stagnant Blood EP Reissue Out Now On Metal Blade Records

UK death metal goliaths CELESTIAL SANCTUARY are pleased to present their video for ‘Choking On The Rotten Seed’. The track comes off the band’s critically adored Visions Of Stagnant Blood EP, recently reissued by Metal Blade Records. Comments vocalist/guitarist Thomas Cronin, “The idea behind the video was to introduce ourselves and what we’re about to people who haven’t heard our band yet, and there’s a lot of people out there who haven’t got a fucking clue who we are. “Stylistically, we really just wanted to capture that essence and feeling of discovering your new favorite band on Headbangers Ball at […]

EARL OF HELL: new single ‘Calling Is The Crow’ available + Upcoming album release + Tour dates

Edinburgh, Scotland’s heavy rock ‘n’ roll five-piece EARL OF HELL share their new single and video for ‘Calling Is The Crow’, taken from their self-titled debut album to be issued on April 25th through Copper Feast Records. The band recently announced spring UK shows with Alain Johannes and Masters Of Reality. Watch EARL OF HELL’s new video ‘Calling Is The Crow’ Listen to the single on all streaming services EARL OF HELL’s self-titled debut album bestows a juggernaut of raucous dive-bar rock ‘n’ roll delivered with a relentless, raw punk energy. Recorded at Deep Storm Productions and mixed and mastered […]