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MONTREAL, QC — Fresh off their historic Juno Award win for the acclaimed comeback album Shadow Work, Canadian deathcore pioneers Despised Icon have announced they are taking the throne overseas. The band will join forces with deathcore titans Carnifex and New York death metal institution Suffocation for the ‘Death Dominion Tour’—a triple co-headlining run set to pulverize Europe and the UK this fall.

A Victory Lap for Despised Icon

The tour marks a triumphant return for Despised Icon, whose first album in six years, Shadow Work, has revitalized the genre and earned them top honors in their home country. Pairing their technical precision with the blackened deathcore of Carnifex and the legendary, genre-defining brutality of Suffocation makes this one of the most anticipated extreme metal packages of 2026.

Joining the “Big Three” on all dates will be Louisville, KY’s own rising death metal stars, Gates To Hell, ensuring a relentless assault from start to finish.

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The ‘Death Dominion’ Invasion Dates

The 20-city trek kicks off in Munich on October 29 and carves a path through the UK and Mainland Europe before wrapping up in Karlsruhe, Germany.

UK & European Tour Dates:

• 10/29 Munich, GER – Backstage
• 10/31 Haarlem, NET – Patronaat
• 11/03 London, UK – Electric Brixton
• 11/05 Manchester, UK – Academy 2
• 11/07 Bristol, UK – Electric Bristol
• 11/11 Milan, ITA – Legend
• 11/18 Berlin, GER – Columbia Theater (Full itinerary available below)

Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 17. Fans are encouraged to act fast, as triple co-headlining lineups of this caliber historically sell out mid-sized venues rapidly. Grab yours at this location.

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TL;DR

Canadian deathcore leaders Despised Icon (fresh off their Juno Award win) are joining forces with Carnifex and Suffocation for the triple co-headlining ‘Death Dominion’ tour. The 20-date trek kicks off October 29 in Munich and hits major cities across the UK and Europe with support from Gates To Hell. Tickets go on sale this Friday, April 17.

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Way back in 2003, Owen Ashworth, who now records as Advanced Base, released his album Twinkle Echo under his former moniker Casiotone For The Painfully Alone. That album contained a short, sweet track called “Hey Eleanor.” Wednesday, Claire Rousay released a cover of that song. According to her note on Bandcamp, she threw it together…

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General Information

Personnel:

Prika Amaral – lead vocals, guitar
Helena Kotina – guitar
Hel Pyre – bass
Emmelie Herwegh – bass
Michaela Naydenova – drums

Release Date: April 3, 2026

Label: Napalm Records

Producer: Martin Furia

Setting the Scene

Slave Machine is the sixth studio album from Nervosa. This record serves as a major milestone in their discography, further establishing founding guitarist Prika Amaral’s evolution into the role of lead vocalist.

First Impression

“Impending Doom” sets a menacing tone right away, pulling you into a high-intensity experience where Prika Amaral sounds more savage than ever. The technical guitar work and relentless drumming give the aggression a focused edge, making the sound feel tight rather than chaotic. Even with the raw brutality, the anthemic hooks hit hard and early, making the music feel both punishing and perfectly executed.

Similar Sounds

If you’re into any of these artists, this album should be on your radar.

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Visual Vibes

The cover features an assembly of a biomechanical head fused with rusted gears and pistons, its mouth silenced by the title “Slave Machine.” This industrial aesthetic mirrors the band’s shift toward a more technical and deliberate death-thrash sound. The visual of something being systematically built reflects the tight songwriting and relentless drumming, ensuring the artwork feels as cold and savage as the music.

Track on Repeat

“Impending Doom” opens the album with a steady, crushing pace that lets the massive riffs and aggressive vocals build a dark, threatening atmosphere, making it the perfect way to set the tone for the rest of the record.

In-depth Notes

Musical Shape 🎸

The record moves away from a constant high-speed thrash blur in favor of a more technical and layered sound. The songs feel bigger and more purposeful, using heavy, mid-tempo grooves and detailed guitar work to build a darker atmosphere. This shift gives the music more breathing room, letting the riffs and drumming land with real impact instead of just rushing past. It’s a more mature style that adds variety to the album, making the aggressive moments feel much more powerful.

Vocal Performance 🎤

Prika Amaral sounds more confident on her second album as lead vocalist, bringing a natural bite that fits the heavy production. Her voice is deep and harsh but stays clear enough to follow, proving she is fully settled into her role as a frontwoman. Instead of just filling a space, her delivery drives the energy of each track and keeps the sound consistent throughout the record.

Production Quality 🎧

The production gives the album a sharp, punchy sound that makes the instruments feel massive without losing their bite. The mix is clear enough to catch every detail in the riffs and drumming, but it still keeps an aggressive energy that feels genuinely heavy. It finds a great balance between a clean, modern finish and a loud, in-your-face impact, making the whole record sound huge and professional without sacrificing its harsh edge.

Themes and Concepts 💭

The album tackles the overwhelming weight of modern control and societal pressure, suggesting that we are all caught inside a metaphorical “slave machine.” This sense of being trapped is reflected in the heavy, oppressive riffs and a steady, crushing pace that makes the music feel just as inescapable as the lyrics.

Final Verdict

★★★★★★★★☆☆

“Slave Machine” stands as a testament to Nervosa’s evolution, using their years of experience to deliver a crushing, heavy sound that lands with the absolute authority of a seasoned powerhouse.

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Perfect For…

Working out – high energy for a more intense workout
Driving – but keep your eyes on the road
Working in flow – especially when your co-workers are annoying and loud
Working on Art – Heavy with inspiration
Emotional Struggle – Heavy music for heavy emotional weights

Get the Album

Napalm Records

Bandcamp

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DES MOINES, IA — While the world prepares for the long-awaited arrival of Look Outside Your Window this Saturday, April 18, Slipknot’s M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan is finally pulling back the curtain on the project’s heavy emotional toll. After nearly two decades of delays, the percussionist admits that releasing the record isn’t just about the music—it’s about closing a chapter on a “timestamp” of grief and creative sanctuary.

The Myth of ‘Look Outside Your Window’

Recorded during the 2008 All Hope Is Gone sessions, the 10-song outing was a secret world created by Clown, Corey Taylor, Jim Root, and Sid Wilson. While it has taken on a near-mythological status among Maggots, Clown revealed to Rolling Stone that the title actually came from a late-night moment at an old farmhouse.

“One night, we saw some eyeshine on the tree in front of the window… probably a raccoon,” Clown explained. “Jim [Root] was walking away, and he said, ‘Always look outside your window.’ It just meant so much… it solidifies who we were and what we were doing between writing and having to go down and contemplate Slipknot, which is huge.”

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‘Some of Our Brothers are Gone’

The decision to “finally put his foot down” and release the material wasn’t easy. The album traverses experimental, melodic soundscapes influenced by bands like Radiohead and The Smashing Pumpkins, but for Clown, the beauty is tempered by the loss of his bandmates.

“The album doesn’t make me cry, but it hurts,” Clown admitted. “There are a lot of things that make me stop and look at myself and my life. Some of our brothers are gone. So that album ended up being a real good timestamp on other emotions.”

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Future Live Shows and ‘Unfinished’ Tracks

While the vinyl hits shelves for Record Store Day this weekend, Clown teased that this might not be the absolute end of the project. He confirmed that while about five other tracks exist, they aren’t quite “complete.”

Perhaps most surprisingly, the man who has spent 30 years in the “Nine” is open to bringing Look Outside Your Window to the stage. “There would be no reason we couldn’t play this live,” Clown revealed. “It could very well be one, two, three special shows. I’m going to wait until someone calls me and goes, ‘Today’s the day, we have a demand.’”

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TL;DR

Slipknot’s Clown has opened up about the release of the “lost” album Look Outside Your Window, describing it as an emotional “timestamp” recorded during a chaotic 2008. Despite the “melancholy” and “hurt” associated with the tracks and the loss of bandmates, Clown is finally “closing the chapter” and even teased the possibility of rare live performances if the fans demand it.

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The upcoming Tuesday will suck less; Abyssal Booking and Nasty Events in cooperation with Vintage Industrial Bar are bringing us a piece of USA death metal history!

Monstrosity (Death Metal, SAD)
https://monstrosityofficial.bandcamp.com/music
https://www.facebook.com/Monstrosity
https://www.instagram.com/monstrosityofficial

Ed Webb – Vocals
Mark Van Erp – Bass
Matt Barnes – Guitar
Lee Harrison – Drums
In the swamps of Florida, back in 1990 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Monstrosity was formed. The band was started by Lee Harrison (drums), along with George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher (vocals) and Mark Van Erp (bass). A crack in time, in a place where the air is heavier than lead, gave us one of the best vocal performances in death metal and should be framed and put in a museum. Soon after, they became an important part of the genre, especially after their debut album Imperial Doom from 1992. This is their first time in Croatia and on this occasion they will present their new album “Screams from Beneath the Surface” which is coming out soon! A pure gem!

Bio-Cancer (Thrash Metal, Greece)
https://www.facebook.com/biocancer
https://bio-cancer.bandcamp.com/

Lefteris Hatziandreou – Vocals
Thanasis Andreou – Guitar
Stavros Marinos – Guitar
Giannis Lagoutaris – Bass, backing vocals
Tomek Solomonidis – Drums
In the narrow streets of Athens, where the heat of concrete mixes with the dust of history, Bio-Cancer was born in 2010! Raw, unfiltered sound and three aggressive releases behind them, of which the last album Revengeance (2023) received great reviews and established them as solid representatives of the genre in Greece. First time in Zagreb!

Guy Vercruysse – Vocals
Ruben Van der Beken – Guitar
Zoran Van Bellegem – Guitar
Jonas Messiaen – Bass
Jannick Govaert – Drums
Reject the Sickness is a Belgian death/thrash band active since 2010. Their music combines aggressive and rhythmic death metal riffs, melodic lines and dark atmospheres, often inspired by themes such as abuse, trauma, anger and mental wounds – all woven into the experiences of vocalist Guy Vercruysse, who works as a social worker. They have four albums and two EPs behind them. Also for the first time in our country!

Deadwood (Metal, Canada)

https://deadwoodmetal.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Deadwood666/

Martin Demontigny – Vocals
Fred Element – ​​Guitar
Stéphane Filion – Guitar
Charles-Étienne Lafrance – Drums
Deadwood is a metal band from Montreal known for their fast, heavy and intense sound with a horror theme. Although they are a relatively young band, they have slowly made their way with energetic and slightly terrifying stage performances. Also their first time here!