Delain

Dark Waters

A polished, symphonic odyssey that leans heavily into gothic tropes, ultimately delivering a majestic, if somewhat safe, voyage.

CBGB Expands Licensing Program Ahead of Annual Festival

The iconic 'Home of Underground Rock' expands its lifestyle brand partnerships just in time for its Brooklyn festival weekend.

Crom

The Era of Darkness

Crom deliver a staggering, uncompromising blend of thrash and doom that defines the new standard for heavy metal.

TROLD

Der Var Engang...

A listless folk metal excursion that prioritises muddy atmosphere over melodic structure and coherent composition.

NILE and Coroner Unite for North American Co-Headline Tour in 2027

Death metal heavyweights NILE and technical thrash icons CORONER are set to co-headline a massive US tour in spring 2027.

Heidevolk

Wederkeer

Heidevolk delivers a competent, if somewhat tepid, folk metal outing that prioritises safe atmosphere over searing intensity.

Sponge Announce Final Studio Album 'Recuerda Tu Muerte' Following New Single Release

Detroit rockers SPONGE prepare to exit the stage with a final studio album arriving in October.

Cruachan

The Living and The Dead

Cruachan navigate the murky waters of Celtic folk metal with a steady hand, delivering a competent, if somewhat safe, voyage.

Tulip

The Perpetual Dream

Tulip crafts a breathtaking, emotionally resonant journey through the cosmos in their latest symphonic masterpiece.

AS I LAY Dying Return with Self-Titled LP and New Dual Singles

Metalcore veterans AS I LAY DYING have announced their upcoming self-titled album via Napalm Records, debuting 'Polarized' and 'Retribution'.

Schandmaul

Sternensegler

Schandmaul deliver a sweeping, atmospheric voyage through medieval-inspired folk rock that settles comfortably into their established niche.

To The Grave

Everyone's A Murderer

A masterclass in visceral, uncompromising deathcore that strips away the polish to reveal the raw, jagged nerves of the underground.