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Waking The Fallen took metalcore to the next level – only for Avenged Sevenfold to ditch it on their next album

There is an exorcism happening in Heaven tonight. 

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(written by Islander) Year of the Coyote is a new name here at our site. They’re a DIY sludge-hardcore trio from Portland, Oregon. They descrbe their music in terms that piqued our interest: “Paying homage to an array of grimier hardcore and metal acts — think the suffocating feel of Coalesce, Cult Leader, or Torch […]

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Karen Dió is back with a new banger, and it’s a song that stemmed from and now represents the vibrant community that she has built.

It’s called ‘Bexy’ and continues Karen’s red-hot streak of penning rip-roaring and raucously catchy modern punk-rock. From the scorching riffs to the insatiable hooks, it’s straight to the point and, ultimately, powered by the fanbase that has formed thanks to her passion for music.

Originally written for one particular fan, it has now become a song for everyone who has found solace and security in Karen’s music. An anthem full of appreciation and fun, that now lives forever within her ever-expanding discography.

Karen has told the story of where exactly the song came from, explaining, “A few years ago, me and my husband had a Patreon page. We used to share about our lives and hang with our Patrons in live video calls quite often. In one of these live calls, we decided to grab the guitar and improvise a song live, to everyone that joined the call. Bex, one of our OG beloved supporters joined the live call, so we immediately began writing Bex a song. Matt started to play the chord progression that you hear in the final song, and I also started to sing basically the final version of the vocals, the words beginning to form as we messed around. We wrote the song right there, live, on the call. Instead of singing ‘Bex’, I sang ‘Bexy’, a sort linguistic change that happens as my primary language is Brazillian Portuguese. In Portuguese you add an “ee” sound to every word that finishes with consonant. haha. So for instance ‘Facebook’ becomes ‘Faceybooky’, ‘Hot Dog’ turns into ‘Hotchy Doggy’… So ‘Bex’ ended up turning into ‘Bexy’. And that was it, the song was almost completed right there on the call.”

It follows on from ‘I Hope You Know’, which dropped late last year, and sounds a lot like this:

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In 1560, Lope de Aguirre, a Spaniard who would deem himself the “Wrath of God,” joined Pedro de Ursúa’s expedition through the Amazon rainforest. He would eventually find himself in charge after successfully plotting to assassinate not just one, but two of the expedition’s leaders. Power hungry and full of bloodlust, Aguirre headed towards Peru to overthrow the Spanish colonial government and declare the territory for himself. Fate had other plans in mind for him, however, as his rebellion ended in his death at the hands of those he sought to overthrow. Werner Herzog perfectly captured the essence of this tale in the magnificent film Aguirre, Wrath of God,¹ but clearly this is a story meant to be told in black metal. Enter Antrisch. Carcharodon heaped high praise on their debut album, Expedition II: Die Passage, which was about Sir John Franklin’s 1845 expedition in the Arctic, and predicted the independent band would soon find themselves attached to a label. Now here they are, signed with AOP Records, and ready to deliver the tale of yet another historical expedition—Expedition III: Renitenzpfad.²

With their attack-heavy brand of black metal, Antrisch is not your typical atmoblack group. Yet the atmospheric aspects of their music play a key role in their storytelling. They establish a setting through Spanish-sounding elements, such as the acoustic tremolos of what sounds like a Spanish guitar on opening song “Conquista – Prolog.” Other atmospheric touches further bring the story’s setting to life, with animal and environmental sound effects on “Verschanzt – Perleneilandterror” placing listeners firmly in the jungle. Finale “Canis Ivpvm Edit” borrows a page from Vengeful Spectre as it incorporates the din of war whilst Spanish guitars strum mournful notes. Antrisch also establish atmosphere with emotive arpeggios, ambient segments with sparse drumming, and whispered rasps from Maurice Wilson.³ They prove to be masters at immersing listeners into their narrative.

Where Antrisch really shine is in their aggressive, riff-driven black metal. Once the opening Spanish stuff ends on “Conquista – Prolog,” the tune erupts in a satisfying burst of blackened rasps, blistering blast beats, and furious riffs. And boy, do they play some great riffs. There’s a sweet melodic riff to bookend that opening song as well as some memorable tremolos throughout. The part that takes the cake is about two minutes into “Canis Ivpvm Edit,” where a bass/guitar bit combined with some impressive kitwork and vocal delivery lays down a showstopping performance. Their blend of aggressive black metal with more dramatic atmospherics has a lot in common with what Kanonenfieber do, and clearly, they have learned much from the master, Noise. Antrisch prove they can leverage their music to craft some exciting stories, even if I don’t know what the hell they’re saying.

Buoying the terrific production are some phenomenal performances. Wilson’s rasps are a force of nature. He has an entertaining vocal cadence that makes the music that much more enjoyable. His snarl is absolutely vicious, but in quieter moments, he shifts to a whispered rasp—one that’s no less menacing for being less loud. His manic energy makes for the perfect medium to tell about a madman like Aguirre. Noel Ewart Odell’s kit work has a similar persistent, manic energy. Like all aggressive black metal, he excels at incessantly pounding blast beats, but knows when to dial things back for proper ambiance and mood shifts. On occasion, he bursts into a bit of lively dance beats (“Hidalgo Infernal”) or speedy marching beats (“Bittergruen”). His omnipresence is all the more noticeable when he disappears, allowing the atmospheric elements to sink in. I’ve already spoken highly of the ever-shifting guitar work. Both Robert Falcon Strike and Alexander Gordon Laing impress with their dual attack, mixing trems with riffs and then slowing things down with poignant arpeggios. The whole crew displays an impressive bit of acrobatics and discipline.

There’s the famous Greek saying that you never “step into the same river twice, for it is not the same river.”⁴ Such is the case for Expedition III: Renitzenzpfad. The tracks are never the same on any given spin due to their ever-shifting, progressive structures. The constant shifts between aggression and quieter atmosphere not only keep you on your toes, but threaten to give you whiplash. While there are certainly powerful hooks you’ll keep returning to, each spin of the record reveals new depths and surprises. Antrisch successfully transport you to the lushness of the Amazon rainforest and into the mind of a madman in a riveting feat of musicianship and songwriting.

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Rating: 4.5/5.0
DR: 8 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
Label: AOP Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook
Releases Worldwide: March 27th, 2026

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Invoke warmth.

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Hardcore stalwarts Pro-Pain aren’t slowing down at all. After coming back and announcing their first new album in 11 years, this quartet of old dogs show they’ve still got plenty of pissed off energy to throw right in your face.

Released as the second single off their forthcoming album Stone Cold Anger, due out on May 15 via Napalm Records, “March Of The Giants” is roughly four minutes of righteous fury. Speaking of the track itself, vocalist/bassist Greg Meskil said the track’s all about standing your ground against oppressive forces.

“‘March Of The Giants’ [is] a song about standing tall and moving forward together to challenge oppressive forces and create real change. It was the first track completed for the new album, written with assistance from Eric Klinger and our former guitarist, Matt Sheridan.”

According to Meskil, the new album focuses on a lot of the fucked up energy that’s going around the planet today, stating that it was “forged from global tension and the rising demand for accountability.” Shouldn’t surprise anyone, really.

Stone Cold Anger will be released on May 15 via Napalm Records, but you can preorder your copy today.

Stone Cold Anger tracklisting:
“Oceans Of Blood”
“Stone Cold Anger”
“March Of The Giants”
“Uncle Sam Wants You!”
“Demonic Intervention”
“Rinse & Repeat”
“Hell or High Water”
“Scorched Earth”
“Jonestown Punch”
“Sky’s the Limit”

PRO-PAIN LIVE 2026:
5/13 — Essen, DE — Turock
5/14 — Osnabrück, DE — Bastard Club
5/15 — Alkmaar, NL — HAL25 Herrie Festival
5/16 — Halle, BE — Skallyfest
5/22 — Loburg, DE — Wir Leben Laut Festival
5/23 — Malle, BE — Kemphe Onderstroom
6/5 — Emmen, NL — Pitfest
6/6 — Tilburg, NL — Little Devil
6/12 — Leipzig, DE — Red Bull Arena
6/13 — Leipzig, DE — Red Bull Arena
6/14 — Kassel, DE — Goldgrube
6/19 — Fehrbellin, DE — Protzen Open Air Festival
6/20 — Lübeck, DE — Riders Cafe
6/26 — Szczecin, PL — Hells Bells Festival
6/27 — Avesta, SE — Krylbomangel Festival
7/2 — Trutnov, CZ — Obscene Extreme Festival
7/3 — Frankfurt, DE — Deutsche Bank Park
7/4 — Frankfurt, DE — Deutsche Bank Park
7/10 — Cologne, DE — MTC Club
7/11 — Gelsenkirchen, DE — Veltins Arena
7/16 — Nottertal-Heilinger Höhen, DE — G.O.N.D. Festival
7/17 — Marienberg, DE — Rock Auf Dem Berg Festival
7/18 — Marburg, DE — KFZ Marburg
7/24 — Munich, DE — Free & Easy Festival
7/25 — Olomouc, CZ — Pod Parou Festival
8/21 — Schmelz, DE — Heartcore Island Open Air Festival
8/22 — Freiburg, DE — Crash
8/29 — Wallesau, DE — Wallesau Ist Blau Festival
11/14 — Eindhoven, NL — Helldorado Festival
11/21 — Eindhoven, NL — Revolution Calling Festival

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Dash Crofts, half of the popular ’70s soft rock duo Seals & Crofts, has died. After producer Louie Shelton announced Crofts’ death early Thursday morning, one of Crofts’ relatives confirmed to TMZ that the “Summer Breeze” hitmaker died Wednesday from complications of a heart surgery. His death follows that of musical partner Jim Seals, who passed away in 2022. Crofts was 85.

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Paul McCartney has a way of sneaking up on you. Just when you think you know every corner of his story, he drops “The Boys of Dungeon Lane.”

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As you can probably guess from the band name, Hold My Own make heavy, chest-thumping hardcore anthems with big, chunky riffs. The band members, spread across Chicago and New Jersey, have been in the game for a while, and they’ve all got extensive resumes. Frontman Gregory Falchetto used to lead the band that was unfortunately…

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