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Join founding member Kai Uwe Faust on an immersive journey into Amplified History World-famous collective featured by The New York Times, Forbes, The Guardian & more On their new podcast, HEILUNG are inviting longtime converts and newcomers into their sacred realm, where history and spirit converge into a healing ritual. Hosted by founding member, singer and shamanic practitioner Kai Uwe Faust, […]

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Fans of metal that leans in the more extreme direction, rejoice, for Lords of the Land is back! Three years since the UK thrash-centric version stormed Audio and Slay, the full festival will descend on those same two sweaty and intimate venues once more for what is shaping up to be a triumphant return. After … Continue reading Festival Preview: Lords of the Land returns to Glasgow for a triumphant metal assault

For their fourth full-length, Absentia, Belgian atmospheric black metal trio, Splendidula, are joined by some notable guests in the form of Aaron Stainthorpe (ex-My Dying Bride, High Parasite) and Tim Yatras (Austere, Germ), who add vocals to two tracks. And luckily for you, faithful readers/listeners, we’re giving you the opportunity to hear all six cuts on Absentia. Together since the early ’10s, Splendidula—Joachim (drums/bass/synths), Kristien (vocals), Guy (guitar/vocals)—have devloped into a mesmirizing atmospheric force that gives equal balance to the soft/melodic and extreme/harsh in songs that deliver maximum emotional impact. Sorrow and loss are two dominant lyrical themes on Absentia, hence the title.

Absentia was recorded by JDB at Kosmik Womb, mixed by Tim De Gieter at Much Luv Studio, and mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music. It’s set for release on vinyl, CD and digitally via Argonauta Records on April 3. Place your preorder here (Bancamp)  or here (Argonauta).

The band had this to say about its latest full-length:

“Absentia is a raw and honest reflection of what we have lived through in recent years. Every note was written straight from the heart. We hope that the sincerity and emotion woven into this music will be felt by those who listen, and maybe offer some solace to those who carry similar wounds. This is our pain translated into music.”

The post Full Album Stream: Splendidula –<em>Absentia</em> appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

First we brought you TENEBRO… now, through Xtreem Music, we introduce the new sensation in the heaviest, densest and most oppressive Death/Gore: NECROMONGER.        This Bulgarian band, formed by members of other underground acts, unleashes a truly devastating sound — no compromises, just pure old school rot.        “Slaughter to the Bones” is the first […]

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Psychedelic rockers Slift present their latest new single, “A Storm Of Wings”, as part of their newly announced fourth long player Fantasia. The latter comes out on June 5th, 2026 through Sub Pop Records.
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Lindsey Buckingham was attacked today in Santa Monica. A woman described as a stalking suspect by NBC 4 threw an unknown substance at Buckingham, 76, while he was walking into an appointment. Police have reportedly identified the woman, who Buckingham is reportedly familiar with from previous incidents. She fled the scene, but police anticipate an arrest soon. There’s no word as to whether Buckingham suffered any health consequences from the attack.

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Founded in 1984, Chastain emerged as a powerhouse of American heavy metal, driven by the neoclassical precision of guitar virtuoso David T. Chastain. Based in Cincinnati, the band became a cornerstone of the Shrapnel Records era, a time when technical proficiency and “shred” guitar were reaching their zenith. Unlike many of their contemporaries who focused solely on instrumental flair, Chastain prioritized songcraft, blending intricate, sophisticated guitar work with the grit of what would become known years later as power metal.

A defining element of the band’s identity and their greatest weapon is the legendary vocalist Leather Leone. At a time when the metal scene was overwhelmingly male-dominated, Leone established herself as one of the most powerful and commanding voices in the genre.

Her performance on The Voice of the Cult remains a masterclass in metal vocals, characterized by a rasping, aggressive delivery that never sacrifices melody. Her chemistry with David T. Chastain’s darkening compositions elevated the band from a technical project to a true cult icon of the underground.

Originally released in 1988 and now re-issued by Nameless Grave Records, The Voice of the Cult is widely regarded as one of the best works in the genre and the title track has stood the test of time to be considered a true heavy metal anthm. This definitive CD reissue features an all-new layout and a 16-page booklet including insightful liner notes by Sarah Kitteringham. To further cement its status as an essential artifact of 80s heavy metal, the release includes two bonus demo tracks, featuring one unreleased song that has never been heard by fans until now.

U.S. Customers:

https://namelessgraverecords.com/products/chastain-the-voice-of-the-cult-cd

ROW via Silent Future:

https://shop.silentfuture.us/products/chastain-the-voice-of-the-cult-cd

A May release date on Sumerian Records is in place for the latter.

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The closing chapter of a defining trilogy, back on vinyl Season of Mist will reissue Sleep of the Angels, the fifth full-length album by Greek extreme metal duo Rotting Christ. Originally released in January 1999 on Century Media, the album is presented on vinyl, across ten tracks and a full runtime of 41 minutes. Sleep […]

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Not  a lot of people know this but when Trevor Horn took Frankie Goes to Hollywood into the studio to record Relax, he had a dilemma. The track debuted live on The Tube in 1983 and was a very different beast to the one finally released. Bass heavy funk, with no frills – sparse and […]

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