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One week before its release, Taake have teamed up with ‘Black Metal Promotion’ channel to stream in its entirety the band’s new full-length effort En Skog Av Nidstang.
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Suspex 78 channel the raw spirit of classic punk on I Hate the Circus, delivering a fast, no-frills anthem fueled by sharp riffs, infectious hooks, and rebellious attitude. Clocking in at just over two minutes, the track wastes no time, charging forward with relentless energy while carrying a clear message against animal cruelty. Its stripped-back approach and old-school punk urgency evoke the genre’s earliest days, proving that direct songwriting can still pack a powerful punch. Fierce, memorable, and refreshingly authentic, I Hate the Circus is punk rock in its purest form.

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In 2012, lead vocalist Terje Singh Sidhu got together with a rag-tag group of musicians to form some ’80s heavy metal worship called Sinsid. From Rogaland, on the western coast of Norway, this quintet has now written four full-length records, beginning with 2018’s Mission from Hell. Classic heavy metal is a crowded field, no doubt sparked by nostalgia for the brilliance of some of the foundational stuff written by Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, and Blind Guardian, to name just a few. It’s the genre that allows one to write the sort of catchy guitar hooks and anthemic vocal choruses that can sprout hair on your chest. But it’s also easy for bands to slip through the cracks if they’re not able to elevate themselves above the pack. Let’s see how Sinsid stacks up on their latest LP, All That Remains.

Sinsid has composed a collection of catchy mid-tempo tunes that do their best to summon early Judas Priest, Blind Guardian, and Accept. From classic-sounding opening riffs to galloping blast beats and catchy choruses, Sinsid have not only done their homework regarding their influences, but have crafted some worthy tunes that sound great to boot. The energetic “Sarcophagus” recalls a thrashier time in Judas Priest’s timeline, while the ample use of backup vocalists hark back to the Blind Guardian of a twilight world, particularly on the catchy “Pioneers” and inspired closer, “Lords of the Northern Land.” There’s even a touch of Sabaton on “Azad Hind,” a rollicking bit of history about a fighting force that sought to “liberate India from the British Empire.”¹ Sidhu serves as the heart of the music, with a vocal performance reminiscent of a much huskier Mark Tornillo (Accept). While he’s not a technically proficient singer, doing more shouting than actual singing, he provides grit and shows a real passion for the music.

Some solid mixing on All That Remains elevates the material by allowing the instruments room to shine. Often the measuring stick for solid production values is the presence of bass, and Grzegorz Urbański’s fretwork is an omnipresent beast, serving as an important backbone throughout the record. The guitars from Jostein Marø and Erik Westerlund also sound crisp and clear, even when the riffs could use a kick in the pants now and then. The two make the most of their talent on the standout tracks like “Sarcophagus” and the brief solos they’re allotted per song, including one that’s quite good on “The Horror (I Know).” The vocal approach is the true heart and soul of the music. The mix gives Sidhu’s voice prominence, to the point that he almost sounds like a different vocalist compared to 2022’s In Victory. He’s louder here, though not always in a bad way. Sinsid also give prominence to the many backup vocalists who participate, and this turns out to be a wise choice. The use of backup vocals goes a long way in amping up the music and providing a sense of brotherhood that I think serves as Sinsid’s truest identity.

While mostly consistent in level of quality content, All That Remains does suffer a few dips here and there as well as some struggles with originality. Sinsid’s largest blunder is opening the record with “All That Remains,” a bit of a downer thematically, as Sidhu sings about “humanity betrayed.” Outside of that, the track’s also not particularly energetic, and it highlights Sinsid’s penchant for too much repetition. Sinsid also make a few choices down the stretch that make their love for their influences a little too obvious. “Breaking All the Rules” has a title and chorus that are a bit too on the nose for Judas Priest’s “Breaking the Law,” while the chorus to “Lawless Hunter” (“You better run for cover”) feels like a lesser version of “Run to the Hills.” Don’t get me wrong, these are quality songs; they just unwisely invite comparisons to better ones.

So Sinsid may not have quite separated themselves from their influences or the myriad other classic heavy metal bands, but they have at least created an enjoyable record. It’s a challenging genre to stand out in, saturated as it is and full of a rich history of some of the best bands the metal genre has to offer. All That Remains proves that Sinsid can write a fun lick or two, and sometimes that’s all you need to have a good time.

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Rating: 3.0/5.0
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: Pitch Black Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: July 10th, 2026

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Greek death metal unit Abyssus is excited to announce the signing of a new contract with Fireflash Records and at the same time announce the release of a new single, “The Meaning Of Pain”, on July 31st. The latter will be part of their upcoming new studio record The Reign. Additional details coming soon.
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Heavy metallers Amethyst (SUI) have released a brand new single/video, “Another Time, Another Place”. The latter was engineered, mixed and mastered by Eldo at City Of Gold Studios.
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The Powers of Darkness came from Union City, CA though in at least one contemporary news notice they’re listed as from Hayward.

Members included:

Dave Moreno – bass and vocals
Dave Perry – drums
Tony Anchundo – rhythm guitar and vocals

It’s possible Sal Saccardo from the Just VI replaced Dave Perry on drums at some point. Candelario ‘Candy’ Moreno managed the group.

The Powers of Darkness played shows in Newark, Fremont and Hayward at the roller rink on Mission Blvd, and a senior prom at Gonzales Union High School in the Salinas Valley.

Their most well-publicized show was the Spotlight ’66 concert on November 25, 1966 at Logan High School in Union City with Mel Carter, the Just VI and the New Chessmen, M.C.’d by Johnny Holliday of KYA.

The group took part in a televised event in Modesto, but that seems to be lost. Unfortunately, the band did not make it into a recording studio.

Dave Moreno’s son Aaron recalls his father meeting Eric Burdon and the Animals when they were touring in the Bay Area and Eric accepting an invitation for dinner at my grandparents home in Union City.

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German power metal collective Mystic Prophecy will be celebrating their 25th anniversary with several headline shows in Germany and Belgium later this year. Joining them on this trek will be Iron Savior and Generation Steel.
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A. G. Cook has been silently dominating 2026. The producer has had his hand in a bunch of major projects this year, including working with best pal Charli XCX for the soundtrack of A24 film and pop mockumentary The Moment and then her thought-provoking seventh studio album Music, Fashion, Film. He also reissued music he worked on with Danny L Harle from their project Dux Content. Now he’s continuing his stellar streak of collaborations. Yesterday, shoegaze group Diiv announced they’ve got an album called ZIRP! coming out October 30, produced by Cook.

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Spanish brutal death metal machine Avulsed has unveiled a new Phlegethon cover for the song called “Female Sabbath”, originally released on 1991 demo Neutral Forest. This music piece will be featured on the band’s upcoming covers album Nordic Embryogenesis.
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