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Ahhhh… Swedish death metal. For fans of the genre’s extreme sounds, what came to mind when you read that? Perhaps Entombed? Or maybe Grave? How about Unleashed? There are too many to choose from—it’s like shooting fish in a barrel. The formula hasn’t changed much since its inception in the late ’80s and early ’90s, and that’s exactly why one … Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

German power metal force Torian have recently released their brand new single, “Flame Of Resistance”, taken from the upcoming studio album The Lost Legion Rising, out on May 8, 2026 via Massacre Records.
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Americans Chat Pile are pleased to announce that they will be heading out to Australia and New Zealand this coming June for a string of headlining shows. Beastwars will be joining them on majority of dates.
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Review: The Michael Schenker Group – Live & Ready: 1980 – 1984 Chrysalis Records – April 3rd, 2026 Reviewer – Chris O’Conner Michael Schenker… a legitimate legend, a guitar maestro – if not always a stable genius – but a man for whom I have endless time. Back when I was running the Rock247Online radio station […]

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The Mystery Divide’s Wars unfolds with a cinematic, introspective weight, blending dreamy textures with a slow-burning shoegaze/ alternative rock core. Built around layered guitars, subtle synth washes, and emotive vocals, the track carries a sense of quiet tension that gradually expands rather than explodes. There’s a reflective, almost melancholic atmosphere throughout, where the arrangement feels spacious yet purposeful. The songwriting leans into mood and emotion over direct confrontation, making its themes resonate in a more understated, lingering way.

It’s immersive and thoughtful—music that settles in rather than demands attention.

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This is the fifth album from German solo black metal act Non Est Deus. Brought to life by the artist behind Kanonenfieber and Leiþa, Blessings and Curses contains 41 minutes of melodic black metal. Across this record the listener is treated to a compelling, enjoyable visit to the Non Est Deus world. Apart from the … Continue reading “Non Est Deus – Blessings and Curses (Review)”

From: SANCTUARY Facebook:

Festival appearances confirmed for the tour include some of the most respected
gatherings in the global metal community, including: Keep It True, Hyperspace Metal
Fest, and Hell’s Heroes. A full list of dates is below.

SANCTUARY Live:
4/18 – Vancouver, Canada @ The Rickshaw/Hyperspace Metal Festival
4/22 – Athens, GR @ Piraeus Club Academy
4/24 – Geiselwind, DE @ Tauberfrankenhalle/Keep It True
4/25 – Drachten, NL @ Iduna
4/26 – Hamburg, DE @ Logo
4/28 – London, UK @ The Underworld
4/29 – Kortrijk, BE @ Dvg Club
5/01 – Zoetermeer, NLS @ Boerderij
5/02 – Andernach Rheinland-Pfalz, DE @ Juz Live Club/Andernach Metal Days
8/16 – Washington, USA @ Substation/Soldiers Of Steel
8/22 – Mexico City @ TBD
8/23 – Mexico City @ TBD
8/25 – Lima, Peru @ TBD
8/27 – Chile @ Concepcion
8/28 – Santiago, Chile
8/29 – Buenos Aires, Argentina
8/30 – São Paulo, Brazil
9/18 – Wisconsin, USA @ Crucible – Blades Of Steel

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This is the sixth, and final, album from the US doom/heavy metal band Spirit Adrift. So, the final Spirit Adrift album – the end of an era. Since 2016’s Chained to Oblivion, all  the way across a decade of doom and heavy metal, through Curse of Conception, Divided by Darkness, Enlightened in Eternity, and penultimately 2023’s Ghost at the … Continue reading “Spirit Adrift – Infinite Illumination (Review)”

Solid Plant Records’ Slow Burn Romance lives up to its title, unfolding with a smooth, intimate neo-R&B flow that favors subtlety over excess. Built on a steady groove and minimal, polished production, the track creates a warm late-night atmosphere where every element feels carefully placed. The vocals carry a quiet emotional pull, capturing the gradual build of connection without rushing into drama. There’s a natural, unforced chemistry in its pacing, allowing the mood to develop organically. It’s understated yet deeply engaging—a refined, feel-good slow burner with strong replay appeal.

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Stræpa’s Embers of Silence unfolds as a delicate, immersive soundscape where minimalism meets quiet emotional depth. Blending field recordings with subtle electronics and organic textures, the track feels like a slow-burning atmosphere rather than a structured composition. Gentle layers drift in and out, creating a sense of space and introspection, while small sonic details keep the listener engaged. There’s a meditative quality throughout, as if the music is capturing fragments of a moment rather than telling a story.

Subtle, evocative, and deeply atmospheric, it lingers long after it fades.

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