New two-day black metal fest brought to you by Fortress Festival and Reaper Agency UK
First bands confirmed include Moonlight Sorcery, Inferno, Aristarchos and Cnoc An Tursa
Event in collaboration with Anarchy Brew Co. who will also launch a new “Fortress IPA” brew
Newcastle, UK – The team behind Fortress Festival and Reaper Agency UK has announced a brand-new event, Tynebound, set to take place in the North East of England. Following the success of the sold-out Fortress Festival editions in Scarborough, this new gathering brings a focused curation of raw and atmospheric black metal to Newcastle.
The event will be held across two days on 5-6 September at Anarchy Brew Co. To mark the first edition, Anarchy Brew Co. will release a curated range of limited brews, including a specially commissioned Fortress IPA.
The first four bands have been confirmed for the inaugural edition of Tynebound. Across two unforgiving days in early September, bands will summon everything from primitive raw black metal to bleak, expansive atmospheres, performed in close quarters and at full volume. This is music rooted in isolation, anger, and landscape – the kind that belongs in the North.
Finnish melodic black metal act Moonlight Sorcery will return to the UK for an exclusive performance as the Sunday headliner. This follows their appearance at Fortress Festival last year and marks a rare opportunity to see the band live.
Joining them are Czech black metal veterans Inferno, known for their shift from primitive roots to avant-garde, mind-altering compositions. The line-up also features the elusive Aristarchos, surfacing for a rare live appearance, and Scottish black metal group Cnoc An Tursa, who will perform material from their long-awaited new album, A Cry For The Slain, which blends black metal with evocative Gaelic melodies as tales of banshees, giants, dragons and ancient legends are brought roaring to life.
With a focus on providing an intense, close-quarters experience, capacity for Tynebound is strictly limited to 500 guests. Tickets are available now via the Reaper Agency UK BigCartel store.
ATAVISTIA raise their horns and throw open the tavern doors with the release of “Mystic Tavern,” the first single from their forthcoming full length album Old Gods Awaken, set for release on May 15th, 2026 via Blood Blast Distribution.
“Mystic Tavern” showcases a bold and spirited side of the band. Centered around the concept of a never ending celebration, the track blends blistering blast beats, shifting time signatures, and an irresistibly folktouched bridge built to move crowds. It is epic, mischievous, and technically sharp in equal measure.
“Mystic Tavern” was the first song written for Old Gods Awaken and set the tone for the album’s direction. The record embraces shorter, catchier, and more straightforward songwriting while retaining the ferocity and progressive ambition that define ATAVISTIA’s identity. Folk metal textures weave seamlessly into blackened intensity, reflecting the band’s instinct driven approach to composition.
The single arrives alongside an official music video, bringing the song’s celebratory chaos to life and offering fans their first glimpse into the world of Old Gods Awaken.
Track Listing:
Raise All Thy Horns
Mystic Tavern
Seeker of Time
To a New World
I Skogens Djup
Goddess of My Dreams
Ride the White Storm
Old Gods Awaken
Old Gods Awaken runs 43 minutes and 21 seconds and represents the uplifting first chapter of a two album concept. Incorporating Swedish and Finnish lyrics for the first time in the band’s catalog, the album draws from Nordic heritage and mythic atmosphere while delivering some of ATAVISTIA’s most memorable hooks to date. From tavern revelry to forest mysticism and epic progressive climaxes, the record marks a confident evolution in their sound.
With “Mystic Tavern” now unleashed, ATAVISTIA invite listeners to step inside, raise a horn, and prepare for the awakening.
Formed in 2017 in Vancouver, Canada, ATAVISTIA takes their fans on a spellbinding journey though vast sonic landscapes of snow covered forests, desolate tundras, and permafrost-laden landscapes. Fans of WINTERSUN, ENSIFERUM, DIMMU BORGIR, and XANTHOCHROID will be enthralled by the elements of melodic death metal, black metal, and Scandinavian folk that is intricately woven together throughout their diverse soundscape.
Would Billy Graziadei Actually Participate In A Peter Steele Tribute Concert?
Yes — Billy Graziadei says he would join “100%” and didn’t hesitate when asked about honoring Peter Steele’s legacy.
TL;DR
In an exclusive Loaded Radio interview video clip, Billy Graziadei reveals that Peter Steele suggested the name Biohazard after pulling out a medical supply magazine and pointing to the biohazard symbol. Graziadei also reflects on Steele’s intimidating presence in Brooklyn and confirms he would “100%” participate in a Peter Steele tribute concert if invited.
The Brooklyn Connection Few Fans Truly Understand
Having spent decades immersed in heavy music culture, it’s impossible not to recognize how deeply intertwined the Brooklyn scene once was. Long before Biohazard and Type O Negative became globally recognized forces, their worlds collided in ways many fans never knew.
Billy Graziadei’s memories of Peter Steele don’t feel like distant rock mythology — they feel lived-in, personal, and unmistakably real.
“Pete was instrumental in a lot of the early days of Biohazard,” Graziadei explains.
The Medical Supply Magazine That Changed Biohazard Forever
The story behind Biohazard’s name is one of those rare, authentic pieces of hardcore folklore that actually lives up to the hype.
According to Graziadei, it wasn’t a marketing brainstorm or label invention.
It was Peter Steele.
“He suggested we name the band Biohazard,” Graziadei recalls. “He pulled out of his back pocket a medical supply magazine. He had this page folded in the corner. He ripped open the page and said, ‘This is it. This is what you guys got to call your band.’”
Then came Steele’s signature twist.
“You should call it this, but don’t use the name bio — just be the logo.”
Years before branding strategies became industry standard, Steele was already thinking visually, symbolically, iconically.
“Pete was way ahead of his time in so many ways.”
An ‘Ominous’ Figure At Sam Ash
Graziadei’s recollections of Steele in Brooklyn paint a picture that Type O Negative fans will instantly recognize.
Towering. Intimidating. Magnetic.
“Pete used to be there — tall, massive dude, long black hair, green army jacket.”
Steele would plug in his bass and unleash thunder.
“He would play Sabbath riffs super loud. None of the store owners would go in and tell him to turn it down.”
Why?
“Everybody knew him, but nobody talked to him. He was like this ominous figure… and a musical genius.”
Not fear. Not ego. Presence.
When Peter Steele Pushed Himself To The Limit
One of the most striking moments Graziadei shared involved Steele’s guest appearance during sessions connected to Uncivilization.
What fans hear as a vocal performance, Graziadei remembers as something far more visceral.
“He was singing for hours. His voice was bleeding — coughing up blood.”
And still Steele refused to stop.
“He kept saying, ‘It’s just not there yet.’”
That relentless perfectionism defined Steele as much as his unmistakable voice.
Billy Graziadei On A Peter Steele Tribute Concert
With tribute conversations occasionally surfacing among the Type O Negative community, Graziadei’s answer came without hesitation.
“100%. I would [say yes] as fast as I did say yes to Dime (referring to his recent appearance at Dimebash 2026).”
He’s realistic about the challenges.
“I’m a tenor — I can’t sing that low.”
But unwilling to sit it out.
“I’d jump on guitar. Jam with them. Sing the choruses. I’m down however they want.”
That’s not nostalgia talking.
That’s respect.
Why This Still Matters To Fans
Peter Steele remains one of heavy music’s most mythic figures. His influence stretches across gothic metal, doom, hardcore, and alternative scenes.
Hearing Billy Graziadei — a Brooklyn contemporary — speak candidly adds something rare:
Watch the full exclusive video below or at this location.
FAQ
Did Peter Steele Really Help Name Biohazard?
Yes. Billy Graziadei confirms Steele suggested the name after showing the band a biohazard symbol in a medical supply magazine.
Would Billy Graziadei Join A Peter Steele Tribute Concert?
Yes. Graziadei says he is “100%” willing to participate if invited.
What Was Peter Steele Like In The Early Brooklyn Scene?
Graziadei describes Steele as an “ominous figure” and “musical genius” known for blasting Sabbath riffs at Sam Ash.
Band Bio – Biohazard
Biohazard formed in Brooklyn, New York, in 1987 and became one of the first bands to fuse hardcore punk with heavy metal and hip-hop influences. Albums like Urban Discipline helped define crossover metal. The band recently reunited with its classic lineup.
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