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One of the prominent bands that led the Grunge Movement of the early nineties, Alice In Chains, was a part of the “Big Four of Grunge.” They produced a sound all their own, in stark contrast to the individual styles that became synonymous with Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden. It was a dash of Heavy Metal, with a caldron of gloom, despair, drug addiction, and personal demons stirred in nicely with that razor-sharp Alternative essence that would soon change the landscape of Generation X, among other things. Layne Staley had fronted the earlier band Alice N’ Chains before meeting Jerry

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U.S. death metal duo FOG WALL has joined forces with Mystification Zine for the official video premiere of “Fleshpot Ritual.” The track serves as the third crushing single from their anticipated debut full-length album, Gloomweaver, set for release on September 4th, 2026. Tolkien and FromSoftware Depths FOG WALL is the passion project of two lifelong […]

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The History and Legacy of Far-Less was originally published on HM Magazine by Nao Glover.

Mason chats with Brandon Welch, Jordan Powers, and Joseph Powers from Far-Less. They chat about the band’s history, their iconic 2006 album, Everyone is Out to Get Us, why they didn’t get as popular as their peers, and much more. Check out Far-Less, become a supporter of this podcast, and listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Spreaker. You can also […]

The History and Legacy of Far-Less was originally published on HM Magazine by Nao Glover.

Swedish heavy metal titans RAM have officially announced their long-awaited new full-length album, Against, set for release on October 9th, 2026 via Metal Blade Records. Marking nearly seven years since their critically acclaimed 2019 effort The Throne Within, the band returns with a fierce, grounded manifesto of pure heavy metal defiance. Alongside the announcement, RAM […]

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Coward Kill Coward plumb the darker recesses of the human condition on their new album, I Am Not a Fighter, I Will Fail. Taking inspiration from the noisy doom and sludge of Primitive Man, Indian and Swans mixed with occasional mechanical cruelty a la Godflesh and The Body, the Jersey noisemakers do their best to instill misery in the listener.

On new single “Clean,” Coward Kill Coward bring as much noise as possible, evolving the song from an angry sludge ripper into an overwhelming, unsettling vortex of heaviness and misery.

“The album is basically about hitting an emotional rock bottom despite trying your best,” Coward Kill Coward tell Decibel and “Clean” certainly matches that energy. By the time the track concludes, the listener is left with feelings of anxiety and hopelessness—exactly what the song is about.

You can hear “Clean” below. I Am Not a Fighter is out on August 28 via Horror Pain Gore Death.

The post Track Premiere: Coward Kill Coward – ‘Clean’ appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

Handsome Tours & Laneway Presents Joining Dean across every AU and NZ date is the Papua New Guinean-born artist Kaiit one of Australia’s most compelling musical forces. Blending neo-soul and hip-hop with the intimacy of a jazz club, Kaiit brings honeyed vocals, raw storytelling and a fearless stage presence that has drawn early co-signs from Erykah Badu and Jill Scott. Asthe saying […]

French groove death metal outfit SICKMIND (formerly SILICIUM) has unveiled the official music video for “New God,” offering the first glimpse into their upcoming full-length album, Babel Tower. The self-released album is set for international release on October 9th, 2026. A World on the Brink of Collapse Operating within a dark and dystopian universe, SICKMIND […]

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David Norland creates a deeply atmospheric instrumental with Acre Soul, placing expressive piano at the center of a spacious and contemplative composition. The piece unfolds with remarkable restraint, allowing each note to carry its own emotional weight while subtle textures gradually enrich the surrounding soundscape. There is a cinematic quality to the arrangement, reflecting Norland’s background in film and choral composition while retaining an intimate, almost meditative character. Melancholic yet quietly uplifting, Acre Soul feels less like a conventional instrumental track and more like a carefully composed moment of reflection, where simplicity becomes its greatest strength.

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Long Island hardcore powerhouses PAIN OF TRUTH have announced their sophomore self-titled album, PAIN OF TRUTH, set for international release on September 25th, 2026 via DAZE. Working with renowned producer Will Putney (Body Count, Incendiary, Counterparts), the 11-track record seamlessly blends old-school hardcore style with new-school swagger. Today, following the massive lead single “UNFORGIVEN,” the […]

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Wacken Open Air has been and gone, this year marking the 35th birthday of one of the worlds biggest and best metal festivals. HEAVY headed along this year for the first time to check out the four day metal marathon, with the goal of chatting with a few of the bands performing, and one of […]