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Alkaloid Concoct Classic Mutation on “The Fungi of Yuggoth”

Posted on January 12, 2026

Even among progheads, Alkaloid are metal’s maddest scientists. While testing the boundaries of extremity, the progressive death metal supergroup have explored what lies beneath the Antarctic crust and discovered a galactic civilization that ascends to god-like levels of domination. But on their upcoming live album, the band conduct a one-of-a-kind experiment that only a true maestro can perform. Bach Out of Bounds brings revered classical composer Johann Sebastian Bach in conversation with the heaviest of underground arts.

Bizarrekult Haunt Hopes and Dreams on New Single “Drøm”

Posted on January 7, 2026

Without breaking, Bizarrekult continues to bend black metal’s traditions by honing its mastermind’s singular, tortured vision. Much like Roman V.’s two previous retreats into the studio, his upcoming third album slowly and painstakingly emerged from a deeply personal crisis. Only this time, he’s not alone in confronting all there is.

Cryptopsy Announced for Decibel Metal & Beer Fest: Philly 2026

Posted on December 16, 2025

After nearly three and a half decades of brutal, technical supremacy, Cryptopsy are more insatiable than ever. The most vile band in death metal are cracking year-end lists at Decibel, Metal Injection No Clean Singing and other outlets with their latest Billboard-shaking album An Insatiable Violence. Now, as they prepare for their upcoming European headline tour with 200 Stab Wounds, Inferi and Corpse Pile, the Canadian legends are proud to announce a new milestone in their accomplished career.

Rotting Christ Celebrate 35 Years of Evil Existence with Historic Blu-Ray

Posted on December 12, 2025

After 35 years of evil existence, Rotting Christ still stand the test of time. Sakis Tolis, his brother Themis and their Greek brothers-in-arms have risen from the Athenian underground to become one of the metal world’s most reliable forces, backed by a pantheon discography that has both defined and defied black metal.

Rotten Sound Drop Atomic New EP Mass Extinction

Posted on December 11, 2025

While the state of the world falls further into disrepair, after three crust-ridden decades, Rotten Sound are still grinding. After outrunning the apocalypse on their last full-length, the Finnish vets are back with another devastating burst. Take cover, metalheads. Mass Extinction lays waste to societal plagues with take-no-prisoners grindcore.

Defeated Sanity Announce U.S. Headline Tour

Posted on December 10, 2025

Fresh from the aftermath of wrecking the road with Sanguisugabogg, Despised Icon and Corpse Pile, Defeated Sanity are announcing their first U.S. headline tour in support of Chronicles of Lunacy. The brutal innovators of technical death metal will perform their latest Billboard-crushing album in full on top of pit-slamming favorites from their early classics.

Unverkalt Announce New Album Héréditaire

Posted on December 10, 2025

While they’ve always pushed the intricate balance that defines post-metal, Unverkalt are now plummeting over the edge into the black below. Their upcoming third album and first since signing with Season of Mist descends into humanity’s deepest and darkest origins. Héréditaire lifts the veil from our cursed existence. What emerges is the band’s heaviest and most heartfelt offering.

Alkaloid Break with Metal Tradition on “Agnus Dei”

Posted on December 9, 2025

They’ve already redefined the very composition of progressive death metal, but on their upcoming live album, Alkaloid conduct a one-of-a-kind experiment that only a true maestro can perform. Joined on stage by an award-winning ensemble, on Bach Out of Bounds, the supergroup bring the revered classical composer in conversation with the heaviest of underground arts.

Rotting Christ Release “Under the Name of Legion” Live in Lycabettus

Posted on December 8, 2025

After 35 years of evil existence, Rotting Christ still stand the test of time. Sakis Tolis, his brother Themis and their Greek brothers-in-arms have risen from the Athenian underground to become one of the metal world’s most reliable forces, backed by a pantheon discography that has both defined and defied black metal.

Mawiza Release Live Session from Gojira Frontman’s Studio

Posted on December 5, 2025

While already Chilean Grammy winners, this year, Mawiza continued their rise as a guiding force for indigenous metal. Behind their critically-acclaimed new album ÜL, the modern day Mapuche warriors appeared on magazine covers, took the stage at major summer festivals and brought home a LIT Music Award.