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Belgian Metalpunks SHEWOLFF have just premiered the track ‘Nail + Burn’ at this location. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming debut mini album “We’re All Gonna Fukking Die”, which will be released on May 22, 2026 via Dying Victims Productions. The previously revealed title track, ‘We’re All Gonna Fukking Die’, as well as the album track ‘Guillotines’, can still be streamed here and here. The complete tracklist of “We’re All Gonna Fukking Die” reads as follows: ‘Eternal Night’, ‘Guillotines’, ‘We’re All Gonna Fukking Die’, ‘Nail + Burn’, ‘Fantastik Fukk’ and ‘Konfusion’. https://shewolff.bandcamp.com
Seattle, Washington based blackened Death Metallers VOIDTHRONE have just released a video for ‘Ren Omega’ over here. The track will be featured on their upcoming fourth full-length “Dreaming Rat”, which will be self-released by the band on May 08, 2026. www.facebook.com/voidthrone
On June 26, 2026 Me Saco Un Ojo Records will release “Atavistic Unraveling”, the sophomore full-length from Costa Rica based Death Metallers ASTRIFEROUS, on vinyl LP format. The CD edition will be released via Pulverised Records. The album will feature the following tracks: ‘Carriers Of The Curse’, ‘The Floating Catacombs’, ‘Dissolution Of Eternity’, ‘Proto Embryo (The Third Tribulation)’, ‘Arcane Demonomania’, ‘Mnemonic Phenomena’ and ‘Resonance Cascade’. You can already check out ‘Arcane Demonomania’ at this location. More about ASTRIFEROUS at https://astriferous.bandcamp.com
German Black / Death Metal three-piece ARROGANZ has just released a lyric video for the title track of their upcoming seventh full-length “Death Doom Punks” over here. The album will be released on May 15, 2026 via Testimony Records. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Timo Rotten at Dungeon Soul Studios in Berlin, Germany and produced by ARROGANZ. The cover artwork was created by Johnny Doe. The complete tracklist of the album reads as follows: ‘Die For Nothing’, ‘Under Scarred Skin’, ‘Pain Forged Armor’, ‘Death Doom Punks’, ‘Anti-Ideology’, ‘Arsenic Breath’, ‘Incubus’ Veins’, ‘Earths Final Dose’ and ‘Spirit Arsonist’. www.facebook.com/arroganzgermany
American Black Metallers OLDOWAN GASH are streaming their upcoming sophomore full-length “1000 Dreams Of War” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on April 30, 2026 via Amor Fati Productions (CD and vinyl editions), in co-operation with Feral Heart Productions (cassette tape edition). https://oldowangash.bandcamp.com
“Deviations”, the latest EP from Wrocław, Poland based Death Metallers HEGONY, can be streamed in its entirety over here now. The material was recorded, mixed and mastered at the band’s private studio and the cover artwork was created by Rotted Artist (BAALZAGOTH, CODEX NERO, VOMITVSANCTVS). www.facebook.com/hegony
Finnish melodic Death / Black Metallers SE, JOSTA EI PUHUTA will release their fourth full-length “Syvyyden Portit On Saatava Auki” on May 29, 2026 via Inverse Records. It was mixed and mastered by Tore Stjerna at Necromorbus Studio and the cover artwork was created by Nicolas O. The complete tracklist of the album reads as follows: ‘Tulkoon Valkeus’, ‘Myrsky’, ‘Varis’, ‘Kuolemaa Ei Ole’, ‘Pahuuden Palavat Nuolet’, ‘Syvyyden Portit On Saatava Auki’, ‘Muinaiset Jumalat Kuuntelevat’, ‘Rituaali’ and ‘Pimeys Ja Ikuinen Yö’. A video for ‘Muinaiset Jumalat Kuuntelevat’ can already be watched at this location. More about SE, JOSTA EI PUHUTA at www.facebook.com/sejostaeipuhuta666
Polish Avantgarde Metal project JASMENO will release its sophomore full-length “Assemblage Of Cinematic Idioms” on September 11, 2026. It was mixed and mastered by Jakub Mańkowski (BEHEMOTH, JORDAN RUDESS, ME AND THAT MAN). The material was recorded by the following musicians: Slavomir Nietupski – synthesizers, piano, programming, Michał Grall (ex – SINISTER / UNBLESSED DIVINE) – guitars, Artur Olkowicz (ART OF ILLUSION / MECHANISM) – bass and Brian Gawaski – lead vocals. The album also features guest contributions from Bart Krysiuk (PATRIARKH / ex – BATUSHKA), Marc Grewe (ex – MORGOTH / INSIDIOUS DESEASE), Snorre Ruch (THORNS / SATYRICON) and Yusaf Parvez (DHG / DØDHEIMSGARD). www.facebook.com/jasmenoofficial
Chicago, Illinois based Death Metallers DITHEIST will self-release their sophomore full-length “Cosmic Liar” on June 06, 2026 on all digital platforms. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Chris Wisco at Belle City Sound in Racine, Wisconsin and the cover artwork was created by Tatomir Pitariu. “Cosmic Liar” will feature the following tracks: ‘Cosmic Liar’, ‘Evil To Live’, ‘Kill The Priest’, ‘Nyarlathotep’, ‘Apoplectic Delirium’, ‘Covenant Ov Torture’, ‘Mouth Of Hell’ and ‘Singularity’. Videos for the album’s first two singles ‘Evil To Live’ (lyric video) and ‘Nyarlathotep’ (official video) can already be checked out here and here. For all additional DITHEIST information please visit www.facebook.com/ditheist666
Austrian Deathrashers DEATHSTORM have just premiered ‘Body In A Barrel’ at this location. The track will be featured on the band’s upcoming fifth full-length “Cascophonies”, which will be released on May 22, 2026 via Dying Victims Productions. The previously revealed album tracks ‘Mount Eerie’ and ‘Mask Of Sanity’ can still be checked out here and here. The full “Cascophonies” tracklist reads like this: ‘Partially Devoured’, ‘Let This One Be A Demon’, ‘Cease To Exist’, ‘Body In A Barrel’, ‘Horripilation’, ‘Mask Of Sanity’, ‘Black Knife Night’, ‘Mount Eerie’ and ‘Mortuorum Flies’. www.facebook.com/deathstormthrash
Wroclaw, Poland based Thrashers ABUSER have just released a video for ‘Suspended in Torture’ over here. The track will appear on the band’s upcoming debut full-length “Blood Marks”, which will be released on May 07, 2026 via Xtreem Music on CD and digital formats. The album will feature the following tracks: ‘Cry Of The Innocent’, ‘Suspended In Torture’, ‘Blood Marks’, ‘Painbringer’, ‘Fin De Siécle’, ‘Monument Of Atrocity’, ‘Struggling For Reality’, ‘Lethal Obsession’, ‘Abuser’ and ‘Witnessing Madness’. www.facebook.com/abuserthrash
On April 30, 2026 Amor Fati Productions will release “Хвърковата Чета”, the debut full-length from Bulgarian Black Metal one-man band HAJDUK, on CD and vinyl LP formats. A full album stream you will already find at this location. More about HAJDUK at https://hajduk.bandcamp.com
Norwegian Black Metallers MAYHEM will release a 25th Anniversary edition of their “Live In Marseille 2000″ live album. It will be available via Season Of Mist as a limited edition colored 2 LP vinyl edition (red and black splatter), which includes an exclusive embroidered patch and a poster. “Live In Marseille 2000” was filmed and recorded during the final performance of the band’s European tour in support of “Grand Declaration Of War” in Marseille on September 24, 2000. A full concert video is available over here. You can follow MAYHEM at www.facebook.com/mayhemofficial
Tokyo, Japan based Death Metallers DEFILED have just released a video for ‘Obsession’ at this location. The track is featured on their upcoming ninth full-length “Altered State”, which will be released on June 12, 2026 via Season Of Mist. It was produced by Yusuke Sumita and recorded at Studio Zot in Tokyo, with sound engineers Shinichiro Hamada and Keisuke Hamada. The mix and mastering was done by Kenji Kikuchi at Studio Nest in Chiba, Japan and the artwork was created by Wes Benscoter. Here’s the complete “Altered State” tracklist: ‘Dazed In Blindness’, ‘Altered State’, ‘Obsession’, ‘Portal’, ‘Necro-Force’, ‘The Degradation’, ‘Genocidal Stage’, ‘Metamorphosis Of Evil’, ‘The Ultra Death’, ‘Zombified’, ‘Lunatics’, ‘Prophecies’, ‘Demolition’ and ‘Apocalyptic End’. DEFILED will be on tour in Japan from June 09 to June 22, 2026. For more info and regular updates please visit www.facebook.com/defiled
On June 10, 2026 Antiq will release “Assiégé Pour L’eternité”, which is a re-recording of “Assiégé”, the debut full-length from French medieval Black Metal duo VÉHÉMENCE. It was originally only released digitally in February 2014. The full tracklist reads as follows: ‘De Célestes Cavalcades’, ‘Assiégé Pour L’éternité’, ‘Le Sang Respire Encore’, ‘En Quête Du Graal’, ‘Chant D’honneur’ and ‘Par Sombres Forêts Et Vastes Plaines’. An excerpt of the track ‘En Quête Du Graal’ can be checked out over here. More about VÉHÉMENCE at www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063759931559
Norwegian Black Metal trio UBUREN has just released a lyric video for ‘Brister I Vevet’ at this location. The track will be featured on the band’s upcoming fourth full-length “Dødsdans I Aske,” which will be released via Dusktone. A release date has not yet been revealed. The album was recorded and produced by UBUREN and mixed and mastered by Roadkill Music Production. www.facebook.com/uburen
Italian Black / Death Metallers THE GREAT OBSERVER are streaming their upcoming debut full-length “Loss Of Transcendence” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on April 30, 2026 via BlackSeed Productions. The album was recorded between late 2024 and early 2025 and was mixed and mastered by The Forge Music Productions (FLAMEKEEPER, VULTURES VENGEANCE, NIGHT GAUNT). The cover artwork was created by illustrator and tattoo artist Claudio. www.facebook.com/people/the-great-observer/61573041190494
Dutch Black Metallers DOODSWENS have just released a drum and vocal playthrough video for ‘Driven By Death’ over here. The track is featured on the band’s self-titled sophomore full-length, which was just released via Svart Records. You can stream the album in its entirety at this location. More DOODSWENS info you will find at www.facebook.com/doodswensofficial
Brazilian Death Metallers HEADHUNTER D.C. will release their sixth full-length “Rise Of The Damned…” on June 06, 2026 via Mutilation Records on CD (digipak and slipcase edition), vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. The album was recorded at Estúdio do Beco studio in Salvador, Bahia, produced by vocalist Sérgio “Nekrobaloff666” Borges and engineered by Vicente Fonseca. The cover artwork was created by Brazilian artist Marcos Miller (DESASTER, AMEN CORNER, EXTERMINATE). The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘…40 Years’ Deathmarch (Intro)’, ‘Unblessed By The Unsacred’, ‘No Salvation From Above’, ‘Burn The Book Of Lies’, ‘Gospel Of Doom’, ‘The Dysangelist’, ‘One Thousand Apocalypses’, ‘Praeludium Ad Ascensionem Haereticorum (Instrumental)’, ‘Rise Of The Damned’, ‘Possessed, Obsessed’ and ‘In Death Metal We Trust’. A first single is scheduled for release in the coming days on all streaming platforms. www.facebook.com/headhunterdc
Belgian Death / Black / Avantgarde Metal band EMPTINESS will release their seventh full-length “Nowhere Speaks” on July 17, 2026 via Season Of Mist. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Nothing But The Whole (Part 2)’, ‘The Threat’, ‘Nowhere Speaks’, ‘Darkness Commands’, ‘Words To Wind’, ‘One Must See All’, ‘When The Whole Arrives’, ‘The Clash Of Forces’, ‘Next In Line’ and ‘All For Nothing’. The entire record, with the exception of vocals, keyboards and additional effects, was recorded live in the studio after four years of preparation, testing and rehearsal. www.facebook.com/emptiness.be
Relapse Records, in co-operation with Three One G Records, have signed SATANIC PLANET for the release of the band’s to-be-announced sophomore full-length. SATANIC PLANET is the creation of Lucien Greaves (The Satanic Temple co-founder and spokesperson), Luke Henshaw (PLANET B, SONIDO DE LA FRONTERA), Dave Lombardo (SLAYER, MISFITS, MR. BUNGLE, DEAD CROSS) and Justin Pearson (THE LOCUST, DEAD CROSS, SWING KIDS, DEAF CLUB). You can check out the band’s live performance at the Indiana Capitol Building from 2023 at this location. For regular updates make sure to follow SATANIC PLANET at www.facebook.com/satanicplanet
Swedish blackened Thrashers BEWITCHED are streaming their comeback album “Diabolical Death Mass” in its entirety over here now. It was released last Friday via Osmose Productions. www.facebook.com/bewitched.sweden.official
On June 26, 2026 Austin, Texas based one-man Black Metal band TEMPLE OV AHRIMAN will self-release their debut full-length “Heretics Of Consensual Reality”. It will feature the following tracks: ‘War In Heaven’, ‘Wrath Of Iblis’, ‘Infernal Imperium’, ‘SPQB’, ‘White Death’, ‘Heretics Of Consensual Reality’, ‘Baphomet’s Kiss’ and ‘Beyond The Veils Of Maya’. You can already check out ‘SPQB’ at this location. For all additional TEMPLE OV AHRIMAN information please visit www.facebook.com/templeovahriman
At the end of February 2026 German Death Metallers ROTTEN SOIL released their sophomore full-length “I Worship Death” on CD, limited vinyl LP and in digital format. It was written and recorded by the band, mixed and mastered by Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman (AT THE GATES, DIMMU BORGIR, IN FLAMES) in Sweden and the cover artwork was created by Adrián Ribes. A full album stream is available over here, a video for the track ‘Purgatory’ can be watched at this location. More ROTTEN SOIL info you will find at www.facebook.com/rottensoildeathmetal
On May 05, 2026 “Lúgubres Devaneios De Abismos E Sombras”, the fifth full-length from Portuguese Black Metallers GRIEVANCE, will be available as a vinyl only release via Haloran Records, in co-operation with Larvae Records. The album was recorded at Axe Farm Studios between July and December 2025 by Koraxid (all instruments and vocals), with special guests Lord Drahkhul (EMPALAMENTO – synthesizer on track 1), Nocturnus Horrendus (CORPUS CHRISTII – vocals on track 5) and J. Goat (CORPUS CHRISTII – vocals on track 5). You can already check out the album closer ‘No Fundo Do Desfiladeiro’ at this location. The complete tracklist of “Lúgubres Devaneios De Abismos E Sombras” reads as follows: ‘Floresta Crepuscular’, ‘Castelo De Árvores’, ‘Promontório Dos Espíritos’, ‘Em Besta Me Transformo’, ‘Torturas’, ‘Clausura’ and ‘No Fundo Do Desfiladeiro’. For all additional GRIEVANCE information please visit www.facebook.com/grievanceblackmetal
“Destroying The Spirit”, the third full-length from Milwaukee, Wisconsin based bestial Death Metallers PIG’S BLOOD, is out now via Dark Descent Records on CD, vinyl LP (standard black and yellow / oxblood variants) and digital formats. You can stream it in its entirety at this location. More about PIG’S BLOOD at www.facebook.com/commandmoreblood
On June 05, 2026 Signal Rex will release “Miekka Ja Varjo”, the debut mini album from Finnish Black Metal duo RIENA, on CD and cassette tape formats. You can already check out the opener ‘Tuhkana Käsissämme’ over here. The complete “Miekka Ja Varjo” tracklist reads as follows: ‘Intro’, ‘Tuhkana Käsissämme’, ‘Jotka Yössä Kulkevat’, ‘Käärmeen Kuiskauksia’, ‘Kun Usva Maan Peittää’ and ‘Outro (Pedon Sanat)’. https://signalrex.bandcamp.com
Stockholm, Sweden based blackened Crust / D-Beat / Hardcore Punk band FRUSEN SORG will release their debut full-length “Smärtpunkter” on June 05, 2026 via Widsith Records. A video for ‘Det Egentliga Livet’ is already available over here. The album was recorded at Shadow Kingdom and mixed and mastered by Henrik Wikner at Studio Vinden. The complete tracklist reads as follows: ‘Att Slippa Bli Älskad’, ‘Under Svärtans Skyddande Vinge’, ‘Bort’, ‘Håll Andan’, ‘Hur Jävla Lång Tid Ska Det Ta Att Dö’, ‘Jag Saknar Mig Själv’, ‘Djuret I Mig’, ‘En Kall Famn’, ‘Ondast Jävel Vinner’, ‘Du Stänkte Din Skit På Min Själ’, ‘Det Egentliga Livet’, ‘Fångad Under Isen’, ‘På Flykt’ and ‘En Råtta Som Flyr Från Vårt Sjunkande Skepp’. https://frusensorg.bandcamp.com
US Thrashers EVILDEAD have just released a video for ‘F.A.F.O.’ at this location. The track is featured on the band’s latest album “Toxic Grace”. Guitar player Juan Garcia has issued the following comments: “We had to take some time out a few months ago, and we were uncertain how long Rob would be away from the drum kit. This was a primary factor in canceling “Headbangers Open Air Festival” in Germany. We’re happy to report that EVILDEAD recently returned to the stage for a short live set at a private event, and it was great to be back performing these classic songs. We’re excited that our reissues are once again available on vinyl, CD and streaming platforms. We also recently filmed a video for the song ‘F.A.F.O.’, from our latest album “Toxic Grace” and will be announcing a few exclusive West Coast shows for later this year – stay tuned.” www.facebook.com/evildead.official
Swiss Death Metallers VORAX will release their debut full-length “Volcano Shock” on June 27, 2026 on CD, vinyl LP and in digital formats. The following tracks will be featured: ‘Magma Ocean’, ‘Devouring Raw Flesh’, ‘Volcano Shock’, ‘Burning Lava’, ‘Hunter Killer’, ‘Flight Of The Pteranodon’, ‘Reign Supreme’ and ‘The Great Dying’. A video for ‘Reign Supreme’ can already be watched over here. VORAX features members from MESSIAH, OMOPHAGIA and DEATH KOMMANDER. www.facebook.com/voraxdeathmetal
Finnish Death Metallers HAUTAJAISYÖ have just released their fifth full-length “Surun Paino” via Inverse Records. A video for ‘Surun Paino’ & ‘Hiljaisuuden Maa’ can be watched at this location. A full album stream you will find over here. For more HAUTAJAISYÖ information please visit www.facebook.com/hautajaisyo
International Black Metallers RIVERFLAME are streaming their debut full-length “Lunar Crusades” in its entirety over here now. It will be released via code666 today. Τhe album was mixed and mastered by Dimitris Douvras (ROTTING CHRIST, HAIL SPIRIT NOIR) and the cover artwork was created by Mars Triumph (MANOWAR, TRIUMPHER). www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584692682834
Costa Rica based Death Metallers CANDARIAN are streaming their debut full-length “Trepanación” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on April 27, 2026 via Memento Mori (CD edition), in co-operation with Me Saco Un Ojo Records (vinyl LP and cassette tape editions). https://instagram.com/candarianhorror
Baltimore based Deathgrinders MISERY INDEX have resigned with Season Of Mist and will release their eighth full-length ahead of their upcoming “An Epitapth For Endtimes” European and United Kingdom summer tour in July / August. For regular updates make sure to follow the band at www.facebook.com/miseryindex
Rochester, New York based Death Metallers UNDEATH have been signed by Relapse Records. More news about the band’s upcoming fourth full-length will be available soon. UNDEATH recently finished the recordings with Colin Marston (KRALLICE, GORGUTS, DEFEATED SANITY, ORIGIN) at Menegroth / The Thousand Caves Studio in Pennsylvania. The band will embark on a North American tour with ARCHSPIRE spanning across Canada and the US from April 24 – June 07, 2026. www.facebook.com/undeathny
Bolivia based Doom / Death Metallers LACHRIMA CORPHUS DISSOLVENS have digitally self-released their sophomore full-length “Where Shadows Speak And Time Weeps” earlier this month. It features the following tracks: ‘Between Life And Nothingness’, ‘Whispering Voices’, ‘The Kingdom Of Demons Rises’, ‘The Path Of Stars And Shadows’, ‘Sanctuary Of Lies’, ‘Dark Omen’, ‘Don’t Pray For Me’, ‘Howls Of Sorrow’. You will find a full album stream over here. A video for the album opener ‘Between Life And Nothingness’ is additionally available at this location. For all further LACHRIMA CORPHUS DISSOLVENS information please visit www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057664667743
Finnish Extreme Metal five-piece AGARWAEN has just released a video for ‘Orphan Son’ at this location. The track will be featured on the bamd’s upcoming third full-length “The Murder Trend”, which will be released via Over The Border Records on CD and digitally on July 03, 2026. It was produced by Teemu Aalto and mastered by Svante Forsbäck. Here’s the full tracklist: ‘False Arrival’, ‘Bad Beginning’, ‘God Complex’, ‘Orphan Son’, ‘La Colección’, ‘Circo De La Muerte’, ‘The Hunt’, ‘Clowny Business’, ‘Aenimus’ and ‘The Murder Trend’. www.facebook.com/agarwaenband
German Black Metallers WERWOLF are streaming their upcoming debut full-length “Satanic Terror” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on April 24, 2026 via Dominance Of Darkness Records. https://werwolf666.bandcamp.com
Krakow, Poland based technical Death Metallers ASPERATUS will release their debut full-length via Mad Lion Records. The material is already mixed and mastered and the artwork is currently in progress. For regular updates follow the band at www.facebook.com/asperatuspoland
“Toward Dead Temples”, the forthcoming split release from Baltimore’s Black Metallers NIXIL and Portland based Black / Death Metallers DROUTH, can be streamed in its entirety over here now. It will be released on April 24, 2026 on vinyl LP, cassette tape and digital formats. More band information you will find at www.facebook.com/nixilnothing or www.facebook.com/drouthpdx
On May 29, 2026 Hells Headbangers will release “Vertebrae After Vertebrae”, the third full-length from Japanese Goregrinders PHARMACIST, on CD, vinyl LP and cassette tape formats. You can already check out the album opener ‘Propelling Inwards’ at this location. The complete “Vertebrae After Vertebrae” tracklist reads as follows: ‘Propelling Inwards’, ‘Vertebrae After Vertebrae’, ‘Endogenica’, ‘Lazure Sphacelation’, ‘Mimicring The Organics’, ‘Bubonic Malacia Bloom’ and ‘Zenith Of Mnemonic Forensication’. www.facebook.com/pharmacistgore
Polish blackened Death / Thrash Metallers MAUSER are streaming their debut EP “Casualties Of War” in its entirety over here. It was released in early 2026 on CD and in digital format. All songs were written by the band’s leader, Krzysztof Leja, who also recorded the bass and guitar parts, including the solos. The vocal parts were performed by Tymon Wiekiera, who is also responsible for the lyrical concept of the release. The drum tracks were recorded by Krzysztof Klingbein (TOTENMESSE, BELPHEGOR – live, ex – VADER). Piano parts on the track ‘Prelude Of Fear’ were performed by Tomasz Kowalczyk. The EP was mixed and mastered by Witold Nowak at Bourbon Ranch Studio and the artwork was created by DK13 Design. MAUSER are currently looking for a musician to complete the band’s line-up and perform live shows. www.facebook.com/mauser.band
Dutch blackened Death Metallers SOULBURN have just released a lyric video for ‘M87 – What Hopes To Be Born?’ at this location. The track will be featured on the band’s upcoming fifth full-length “Quantifying Cosmic Doom”, which will be released on June 12, 2026 via Testimony Records on digipak CD (hand numbered, limited to 500), jewelcase CD, cassette tape, gatefold 2 vinyl LP with obi strip (black), gatefold 2 vinyl LP with obi strip (grey with black splatter, limited to 250) and in digital formats. It was recorded, mixed and mastered by Erwin Hermsen and Fons van Dijk at Toneshed Recording Studio in Horst, The Netherlands. The drums were recorded by Jörg Uken at Soundlodge Studio in Rhauderfehn, Germany and the guitars were recorded by Tom Meier at Tom Meier Studio Recording & Live Sound in Enschede, The Netherlands. The cover artwork was created by Manuel Tinnemans. Here’s the complete “Quantifying Cosmic Doom” tracklist: ‘The Braveheart Of Nightmares’, ‘Powehi, The Embellished Dark Source Of Unending Creation’, ‘A Pyramid Absurd’, ‘An Impious Journey Through The Cathedral’s Mouth’, ‘Stalactites Of Molten Flesh’, ‘M87 – What Hopes To Be Born?’, ‘Iconox Spew Black At The Razor’s Edge’, ‘Down Among The Stars’, ‘The Desolationist’, ‘In The Very Time That Will Rot Us’ and ‘An Innocuous Swathe Of Sky’. www.facebook.com/officialsoulburn
Dutch Black Metallers WRANG are streaming their upcoming third full-length “Verwording” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on April 24, 2026 via Dominance Of Darkness Records. www.facebook.com/wrangblackmetal
Finnish Thrashers WHERE VICTIMS LIE have just digitally self-released a new five-track EP entitled “What Was Left Behind”. You can stream it in its entirety at this location. For all additional band information please visit www.facebook.com/wherevictimslie
Klagenfurt, Austria based melodic Black Metallers VERBA SERPENTIS will digitally self-release their new EP “Torchbearers” on May 15, 2026. It will feature the following tracks: ‘Ad Majorem Sathanas Gloriam’, ‘Ascension Of The Golden Age’, ‘Consciousness’, ‘Torchbearers’ and ‘Spheres Of Darkness’. www.facebook.com/verbaserpentis
Slovakian Doom / Death Metallers HROB are streaming their debut full-length “Brána Chladu” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on April 27, 2026 via Memento Mori (CD edition), in co-operation with Night Terror Records (vinyl and cassette tape editions). www.facebook.com/hrob.death
Spanish Death Metallers AVULSED have just released a live video for the title track of their eighth full-length “Phoenix Cryptobiosis” at this location. It was filmed with multiple cameras at the band’s album release show in Madrid on May 10, 2025. www.facebook.com/avulsed91
British Black Metallers BLOOD COUNTESS are streaming their sophomore full-length “Imperatrix Sanguinis” in its entirety over here now. It will be released on April 24, 2026 via Dominance Of Darkness Records. www.facebook.com/bloodcountessofficial
Canadian Black Metallers NOCTURNAL DEPARTURE have just revealed the track ‘Altars Of Evocation’ over here. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming third full-length “Spiritual Cessation”, which will be released on May 08, 2026 via Hells Headbangers. The previously revealed title track ‘Spiritual Cessation’ can additionally still be streamed at this location. The complete tracklist of the album reads as follows: ‘Spiritual Cessation’, ‘Chthonic Upheaval’, ‘Altars Of Evocation’, ‘Malefic Requiem’, ‘Deathcraft Majesty’, ‘Vanity In Bloodshed’, ‘Torch Of Dedication’ and ‘Mental Abyss’. NOCTURNAL DEPARTURE will debut material from the album in May on their upcoming tour with Canadian acts SPECTRAL WOUND and NÄCHTLICH. https://nocturnaldeparture.bandcamp.com
Blackened Death Metallers ARCHAIC OATH are streaming their upcoming debut full-length “Determined To Death And Beyond” in its entirety at this location now. It will be released on April 24, 2026 via AOP Records. www.facebook.com/aoprecs
“Kirjad Sõgedate Külast”, the sophomore full-length from Estonian Black Metallers KÕDU, can be streamed in its entirety over here now. It will be released on April 25, 2026 via Antiq. www.facebook.com/kodublackmetal
Irish melodic Death Metallers BALASHTOTH will release their debut full-length “Equation II – The Antithesis Of Life And Free Will” on June 12, 2026 via Pest Records, in co-operation with Metal Ör Die Records and Not-Even-Music. You can already check out the album’s first single ‘Misunderstanding’ at this location. Three tracks on the album feature Adam Toth (KAJGŪN, ex – THE DETHRONERS, ART OF DETHRONEMENT) on viola and / or Moog synth. www.facebook.com/balashtoth
French Black Metallers MALEBESTE have just premiered the track ‘Palefroi Du Diable’ over here. It will be featured on the band’s upcoming debut full-length “Monestherou”, which will be released on May 25, 2026 via Antiq. The previously revealed album track ‘Hautefaye 1870’ can still be streamed at this location. The complete “Monestherou” tracklist reads as follows: ‘Aigre Vinasse Et Chaude Populace’, ‘Hautefaye 1870’, ‘Chasse Gallery’, ‘Palefroi Du Diable’, ‘Milouziena’, ‘Le Puits D’Enfer’, ‘Monestherou’, ‘Flamme Noir De L’Espoir’ and ‘Nocturne (Medley Acoustique)’. https://malebeste.bandcamp.com