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Posted on June 3rd 2026, 3:56p.m.

Seattle (WA) – Combining Groove, Thrash, and Death Metal, Tormenta will release its debut single, “Jungle Dead,” for mass/mosh consumption on June 12! The song is taken from the band’s forthcoming debut album, the details for which will be released in the coming weeks.

Tormenta brings a cyclonic storm from the mountains of Seattle, Washington! The trio blends chaotic, intense energy with catchy choruses and groovy riffs.

FFO: Sepultura, Pantera Metallica 

A teaser video for “Jungle Dead” is available at:

youtube.com/shorts/E8JtyTAMe18

“Jungle Dead” will be available on all digital platforms:

tunelink.co/tormenta/jungle-dead

Deklan Curry: Vocals, Guitar.

Ben Apple: Guitar.

Braedon “The Don Greenwald”: Drums.

Colin Parker (ex-member): Bass on “Jungle Dead.”

Mixed by Jeffery McNutley.

Single artwork by Martyr of Decay.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

Words by Ali Williams Ben Kweller is excited to be heading back to Australia in July with his Cover The Mirrors tour. It has been a while between visits. Kweller says he has not toured Australia since before the pandemic, making this run something of a proper return after the world decided to collectively lose […]

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Posted on June 3rd 2026, 3:34p.m.

The Parkway Drive bassist apologizes for his role in bringing problematic rap lyrics to light in a pre-Parkway project. Continue reading…

This is the third book of the Ten Poets series, and once again serves as a wonderful introduction

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The underground extreme metal community has just received its first massive layout for the upcoming festival season. Organizers behind North America’s premier extreme metal gathering, Maryland Deathfest, have officially broken their silence to unveil the first massive wave of confirmed artists locked in for the festival’s highly anticipated 2027 installment. The legendary four-day multi-venue celebration will serve as a foundational anchor for death metal, grindcore, black metal, and doom purists worldwide.

The monumental initial lineup announcement features a heavy dose of rare international acts, highly requested classic reunions, and a handful of exclusive, full-album playthrough sets specifically coordinated for the Baltimore stages.

The Event Details: Four Days and Nearly 100 Bands

The 22nd edition of Maryland Deathfest is officially scheduled to take place from Thursday, May 27 through Sunday, May 30, 2027. True to the festival’s massive structural history, the full completed bill will feature nearly 100 international and domestic bands performing across several indoor and open-air spaces throughout the downtown Baltimore footprint.

The initial wave locks in key regional pioneers alongside extreme music mainstays flown in from across Europe and Asia.

• DATES: Thursday, May 27 – Sunday, May 30, 2027
• LOCATION: Downtown Baltimore, Maryland
• ROSTER SIZE: Near 100 International Metal Bands

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Exclusive Playthroughs and Old School Setlists Revealed

The highlight of the initial roster centers on three distinct heritage acts delivering highly specialized legacy sets. United Kingdom progressive extreme metal veterans Akercocke will perform their landmark 2003 album Choronzon in its absolute entirety.

Simultaneously, Norwegian black metal titans Enslaved are locked in for an exclusive performance of their iconic 1994 debut full-length record, Vikingligr Veldi, tracked front-to-back. California death metal mainstays Exhumed will join the album playthrough circuit, treating fans to a dedicated, raw “Gore Metal” set featuring their foundational 1998 debut studio record in its entirety.

Canadian progressive thrash metal innovators Voivod are also locked to cross the border, promising an exclusive live set composed entirely of old-school deep cuts from their earliest eras.

First Wave Confirmed Artists

• Akercocke (UK) – Performing Choronzon in its entirety
• Ancient Death
• Candlemass (Sweden)
• Cerebral Effusion (Spain)
• Ceremonium
• Coscradh (Ireland)
• Cruciamentum (UK/US)
• Demolition Hammer
• Enslaved (Norway) – Performing Vikingligr Veldi in its entirety
• Exhumed – “Gore Metal” set performing the album in its entirety
• Fleshless (Czech Republic)
• Funebrarum
• Gorerotted (UK)
• Ingrowing (Czech Republic)
• Naglfar (Sweden)
• Obscura (Germany)
• One of Nine
• Sabbat (Japan)
• Sadistic Intent
• Saturnus (Denmark)
• Thulcandra (Germany)
• Voivod (Canada) – Old-school deep cuts set
• Vreid (Norway)

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FAQ: Maryland Deathfest XXII (2027)

What are the official dates for Maryland Deathfest 2027? The festival will take place over four consecutive days, running from Thursday, May 27 through Sunday, May 30, 2027.

Where is Maryland Deathfest hosted? The long-running metal institution takes place across multiple performance areas and stages within downtown Baltimore, Maryland.

How many total bands will perform at MDF 2027? While the first wave of over 20 artists has been formally unveiled, the finalized four-day schedule will host nearly 100 extreme metal acts.

STAY LOUD: With Enslaved, Exhumed, and Akercocke performing absolute cornerstone records front-to-back, which classic full-album playthrough are you hitting the pit for? Let us know your thoughts on this initial lineup wave in the comments below, and subscribe to the Loaded Radio Daily Podcast for your ongoing extreme metal updates!

TL;DR:

The premier extreme metal festival institution Maryland Deathfest has revealed its initial band lineup for the 2027 edition, taking place May 27–30 in Baltimore. The first wave features nearly 100 planned acts, highlighted by exclusive full-album playthrough sets from Akercocke, Enslaved, and Exhumed, alongside a special old-school deep cuts set from Canadian innovators Voivod.

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