Panopticon w/ Sunken – The Dome, London: Live Review
Panopticon land in London in support of their forthcoming new album, Det Hjemsøkte Hjertet. Support comes from Sunken.
Temora – Demo: Review
Spawned in 2025 in the shadows of Budweis, Czechia’s Temora vomit forth a rotten blend of old-school death and decaying new wave filth.
Protrusion – The Last Suppuration: Album Review
Rising from the fetid ghouls of the 1990s rancid death metal underbelly, Indiana’s malignant horde, Protrusion, unleash a near on perfect homage to those halcyon gruesome days.
Gaerea – Loss: Album Review
Masked Portuguese outfit Gaerea take more evolutionary steps in their sonic journey bringing forth an intense, immersive and melodic album in Loss.
Cryptworm – Infectious Pathological Waste: Album Review
Bristolian Death Metal degenerates Cryptworm vomit forth their third full-length into the underground with a nauseating amount of proficiency.
Rosa Faenskap – Ingenting Forblir: Album Review
Norway’s Rosa Faenskap return with the powerful new album “Ingenting Forblir” (Norwegian for “nothing lasts”). The album, like the band is “a declaration of love for – as well as a declaration of war against – black metal itself.
Misotheist – De Pinte: Album Review
Norwegian black metallers Misotheist present their fourth full-length via Terratur Possessions and distributed by Amor Fati Productions. De Pinte is the follow up to 2024’s Vessels By Which The Devil Is Made Flesh.
Reaper Weekender Day Two – Manchester Rebellion: Live Review
Day Two of the Reaper Weekender in Manchester showcases new blood, as well as seasoned veterans. There are plenty of bands staking their claim as band of the weekend.
Reaper Weekender – Manchester: Preview
Reaper return to Manchester with a Valentines weekend bill to fill the black hearts of many.
Jo Quail – Notan: Album Review
Jo Quail brings new compositions of unique, classical and progressive music. How does Notan stack up?
King Diamond w/ Paradise Lost & Unto Others – Manchester Academy: Live Review
King Diamond return to English shores. Dare you enter Saint Lucifer’s Hospital? Support comes from UK legends Paradise Lost and goth rockers Unto Others.
Fortress Festival 2025 Day Two: Live Review
Agalloch headline day two of Fortress Festival; a day where every single band could be the band of the weekend.
Fortress Festival 2025 Day One: Live Review
Scarborough plays host to another sold out Fortress Festival, helping deliver the crème de la crème of extreme metal to UK shores.
Blood Incantation announce Absolute Elsetour II: News
Blood Incantation announce Absolute Elsetour II for October 2025.
Fortress Festival 2025 is sold out: News
For the third year running, Fortress Festival is a complete sell out. All weekend and limited day tickets are all gone with a stunning line up set to take the stage in Scarborough.