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THE SECOND STUDIO ALBUM FROM THE NORWEGIAN EXTREME METAL PIONEERS, COMPRISING MEMBERS OF
ARCTURUS, THORNS, MAYHEM & 1349

Mortem return with a new ode to the dark: Mørketid. Combining brooding, mid-paced monumental riffs with bursts of hyperspeed black metal, the album is set for release via Peaceville on July 3rd, marking a clear progression from their 2019 debut, Ravnsart. Across eight tracks of savage, eerie, and often epic black metal, the band is joined by the indomitable keyboard textures of Sverd, Hellhammer’s unmistakable percussive prowess, and the vicious returning snarls of vocalist Marius Vold.

Mørketid [06:04]
The Mighty Odious [04:43]
Skyggeånd [07:34]
Blodvassen grunn [05:44]
Aftermath [04:09]
Den sanne Gud [05:22]
Mørkets Ormebol [05:52]
Ditt ødes ære [05:10]

LIMITED OXBLOOD RED VINYL EDITION + CLASSIC BLACK VINYL EDITION

CD EDITION WITH 12-PAGE PRINTED BOOKLET

PRE-ORDER THE NEW ALBUM MØRKETID (July 3^rd )

Mortem was originally known as the Norwegian cult band which preceded Arcturus. Formed by Marius Vold & Steinar Sverd Johnsen in 1989, Mortem was one of the first black metal bands to crawl out of the woodwork in Norway, releasing the highly coveted and brutal ‘Slow Death’ demo, with Euronymous & Dead of Mayhem acting as producer and cover artist respectively (whilst also featuring Hellhammer on session drums).

After the release of ‘Slow Death’, the band was laid to rest, with members going on to form and feature in acclaimed titans such as Arcturus and Thorns, both of which would become mainstays in the black metal scene and beyond.

It wasn’t until 2019, when Mortem’s studio debut ‘Ravnsvart’ was released, and the magic of old undoubtedly returned with that same spirit and brutality of the original incarnation, whilst injecting new elements to form an opus of ferocious yet atmospheric horror. This was followed soon after by the fully re-recorded and re-worked ‘Slow Death’ tracks.

Mørketid was recorded at Toproom Studio in Norway, by Børge Finnstad & Kevin Kleiven.

Mørketid will be released on 3^rdJuly on oxblood red vinyl LP, black vinyl LP, CD and digitally. Pre-order here.

Mortem are:
Steinar Sverd Johnsen, Keyboards (Arcturus, Covenant, Satyricon)
Marius Vold, Vocals (Stigma Diabolicum, Thorns, Arcturus)
Hellhammer, Drums (Mayhem, Covenant, Arcturus)
Tor R. Stavenes, Bass (1349, Svart Lotus, Den Saakaldte)
Jamie Stinson, Guitars (Covenant, Dimmu Borgir)

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Melbourne metal legends Frankenbok have officially unleashed their boldest and most volatile body of work yet, The Arriba War Honkle. Released via XMusic, this ferocious new album marks a triumphant full-throttle return to the band’s golden-era roots. Powered by the recent reunion with original vocalist Adam “Hutch” Glynn, founding guitarist Aaron “Azza” Butler, bassist Owen […]

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Australian symphonic metal band ANA has released their new full-length album, Motivated By Death, via Eclipse Records. The record arrived on May 29, 2026, delivering a dynamic mix of heavy instrumentation, soaring vocals, and dark cinematic atmospheres.

Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, the group identifies their specific style as “couture metal,” a sophisticated take on the genre that balances high-fashion visual theatricality with punishing sonic precision. Fronted by vocalist Anna Khristenko, the band builds their sound on heavy rhythmic foundations and sharp guitar work, resulting in an unpredictable and aggressive musical experience.

Motivated By Death is currently available to stream and download across all major digital platforms. Exploring themes of mortality, vulnerability, and resilience, the new album serves as a bold introduction to the band’s expanding musical and visual universe.

Read the album review.

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The fourth Women’s Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp and Songwriting Camp will take place in Los Angeles, California, from November 5 to 8, 2026. Coinciding with the organization’s 30th year of operation, the upcoming event features a lineup of prominent musicians, including Belinda Carlisle and Kathy Valentine of The Go-Go’s, Kate Pierson of The B-52s, and Cherie Currie of The Runaways.

The event offers two distinct tracks for attendees of all experience levels. The rock performer track allows campers to join a band, attend masterclasses, and rehearse with industry counselors like Eva Gardner, Valerie Franco, Ashley Reeve, Holly West, and Britt Lightning. Alternatively, the songwriting track focuses on crafting original music alongside established writers and producers such as Beth Nielsen Chapman and Autumn Rowe, supplemented by mentoring sessions from Seattle grunge architect Susan Silver.

The four-day immersive experience culminates in live shows for the attendees. Performance track bands will play sets at the Whisky a Go Go and The Viper Room, while songwriting campers will showcase their original compositions live at the Whisky a Go Go. Attendees also have the option to book professional recording sessions during the weekend. Registration and ticketing details are available through the official Rock ‘N’ Roll Fantasy Camp website at rockcamp.com.

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