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ANASARCA shares “Basket of Burdens” visualiser
Blasting old school death metal quartet ANASARCA unleashed the second glimpse into their new album with the release of the new single Basket of Burdens from upcoming, long awaited full-length album, ACHLYS. The album will descend upon the world in April through Selfmadegod Records. Regarding the track, Mike Dormann said: “Basket of Burdens” is basen on “This Basket of Burdens” poem by Debbie, which is clearly intended […] -
Listening Now : Ingo Nasse – Symbiosis – Radio Edit
Ingo Nasse’s Symbiosis (Radio Edit) drifts gracefully through ambient electronica and downtempo terrain, crafting a dark yet soothing sonic atmosphere. Floating pads and delicate textures unfold over slow, steady rhythms, creating a sense of weightless immersion. The track balances cinematic depth with minimalist restraint, allowing each layer to breathe and evolve naturally. Its understated progression makes it ideal for late-night reflection or focused listening, offering calm without losing emotional resonance.
A promising step into space ambient, showcasing Nasse’s ability to sculpt mood-driven soundscapes with subtle precision.
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MALEBESTE set release date for ANTIQ debut, reveal first track
On May 25th internationally, Antiq is proud to present Malebeste‘s striking debut album, Monestherou. Formed in 2024 in a small town of western France, Malebeste are a five-piece black metal band. Deeply rooted in its land and history, the band mainly explore themes inspired by the legends of Charente, Vendée, and surrounding regions. The quintet offer a melodic and powerful music, […] -
Listening Now : The American Hotel System – The Kingdom
The American Hotel System’s The Kingdom is a guitar-driven anthem that finds beauty in the everyday, wrapping reflective lyricism in soaring alt-rock energy. Crisp riffs and steady rhythms create an uplifting backbone, while the vocals carry a sense of sincerity and quiet resilience. The track builds with purpose, balancing anthemic hooks with thoughtful storytelling that resonates beyond the surface. There’s a warmth in its execution, turning ordinary moments into something expansive and meaningful.
A well-crafted, emotionally grounded piece that highlights the band’s knack for heartfelt, accessible rock.
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SELIAS Re-Releases “Abducted” Video with New Official Version
SELIAS return with a new official version of their video for “Abducted”, now available worldwide without platform restrictions. Originally taken down due to content limitations, the band has reworked the video to ensure full accessibility while keeping its original intensity and visual impact intact. The updated version stays true to the track’s atmosphere—dark, cinematic, and unsettling—while making it available […] -
Partial Guns N’ Roses Reunion Highlights Troubadour Show: Video
Watch as Slash and Duff McKagan share a bill again with Steven Adler and Gilby Clarke. Continue reading… -
Mordeo – Mordeo (Review)
This is the debut album from US sludge metal band Mordeo. Mordeo is a 41-minute slab of ugly crusty darkness. Fuelled by punk aggression and sludge hatred, this is music that wants to rend and destroy. Mordeo have unleashed a violent beast of an album. Hostile, abrasive, and nasty; this is what this form of … Continue reading “Mordeo – Mordeo (Review)” -
“I said, ‘It’s more interesting to just hint. We don’t want to give the game away”: The unloved movie script that soundtracked Porcupine Tree’s Deadwing
TV creative used to hire Steven Wilson to make ad music. In the late 90s they wrote a film together. They’re still waiting to make it -
Listening Now : King-Mob – Pendulum Days
King-Mob’s Pendulum Days is a fierce, shape-shifting blend of noise rock urgency and experimental electronic reconstruction. Built on a foundation of self-sampling and deconstructed band elements, the track pulses with chaotic precision, constantly evolving between raw, live-band energy and glitchy, industrial textures. Its restless structure mirrors the pendulum swing of tension and release, never settling for long. Vocals cut through the dense mix with intensity, adding a human edge to the mechanized backdrop.
Bold and uncompromising, this is a thrilling collision of analog grit and digital manipulation that demands repeated listens.
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Listening Now : Simon Stravonsky – Omega-Point
Simon Stravonsky’s Omega-Point delivers a glorious collision of alt-rock grit and psych rock expansiveness, bursting with intensity and sonic ambition. Driven by powerful riffs and swirling textures, the track balances raw energy with mind-bending atmosphere, creating a sense of constant motion and release. Its layered instrumentation builds toward immersive peaks, while maintaining a tight, focused core. There’s a cinematic urgency throughout, as distortion and melody intertwine seamlessly.
A bold, electrifying piece that captures both chaos and control, marking Stravonsky as a compelling force in the alt-psych landscape.
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