In support of their recently released full-length Armour Of Angels, UK’s Guilt Trip will be heading out to North America for a string of headlining shows. Gates To Hell and Mauled will be joining them as support on majority of dates.
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Crown Magnetar – Present ‘Dead Crown’ Track
“Dead Crown”, the newest preview tune from Crown Magnetar‘s soon-to-be-released third long player The Hollowing Of Godflesh, has debuted online in the form of an official music video, which was directed, filmed and edited by Dakota Johnson.
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Interview: Matt Carter, Author and Poet
We caught up with poet Matt Carter, featured in Earth Island Books’ Ten Poets #3, to dive into -
35 Years Of Saint Etienne: An Appreciation, Reminiscence And Fond Farewell
Last year’s news that Saint Etienne would be wrapping up their album releases and touring for one final time as a thank you to their adoring followers came as a bit of a downer for some, including Martin Gray, a lifelong fan from 1990, who takes a long, fond – if sometimes emotional – look […]
The post 35 Years Of Saint Etienne: An Appreciation, Reminiscence And Fond Farewell appeared first on Louder Than War.
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John Lennon’s First Grandchild Announced
Forty-six years after his death, John Lennon is now a grandfather. Sean Ono Lennon, the son of Lennon and Yoko Ono, recently announced the birth of his son Aurelius. Sean Ono Lennon and his partner Charlotte Kemp Muhl play together in the band the Ghost Of A Saber Tooth Tiger, and they shared a series of Instagram posts of themselves with their new baby.
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Testament – To Enter The Studio Next Year
Nearly 11 months after the release of Para Bellum, Testament frontman Chuck Billy confirmed in a recent interview on the ‘Appetite For Distortion‘ podcast that the band is planning to enter the studio next year to begin recording their next album for a late 2027 or early 2028 release.
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Darkest Hour – Detail Forthcoming Studio Album
On October 30th 2026, Darkest Hour will release their eleventh full-length effort entitled Suffer Divine. Comprised of eleven new songs, it was produced, engineered and mixed by Mark Lewis. Alongside disclosed details, you can also give a listen to the first single “Suffer Divine”.
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Devil Master – Bloody Dreams (Review)
Band: Devil Master Release: Bloody Dreams Genre: Black Metal, Crust Country: America Release Date: 4th of September, 2026 Released via Relapse Records Psychedelic sounds emerge from the darkest and creepiest dungeon as Devil Master finally return. And they are bringing their third and newest album Bloody Dreams with them, set to be released on September 4th via Relapse Records.
Without wasting any time, the band’s newest work kicks off in typical Devil Master fashion. Of course, their playful guitar riffs can’t be missing. Black ‘n’ roll meets a good dose of punk. The drums and guitars work perfectly together. Overall, everything feels noticeably more melodic compared to Devil Master‘s previous records. Especially on tracks like “Trembling at Dusk“. Every now and then, however, the band isn’t afraid to wander back into darker territory, blending black metal elements perfectly into their songwriting. In general, the songs feel a little more mature than Devil Master’s earlier material.
But don’t panic, Bloody Dreams is anything but polished. The album still has plenty of rough edges, giving the whole thing more depth and its own character. “Death Anthem” brings a certain playfulness to the table while still carrying that dirty punk rock attitude.
The title track, on the other hand, feels like the musical version of an episode of “Tales from the Crypt“. With spooky season right around the corner, the timing couldn’t be more fitting. Big nightmare vibes.
“Farewell Waltz to Unfortunate’s Palace” is a ten-minute banger and works perfectly as the album’s closer. It’s a true display of everything Devil Master are capable of. Packed with psychedelic finesse and a real firework of riffs, the track is probably the absolute highlight of their newest work.
Bloody Dreams contains some of the best material Devil Master have written so far. An ideal mixture of punk, black ‘n’ roll, psychedelic elements and well-placed guest appearances gives their newest record that little something extra. It feels familiar enough to immediately recognize Devil Master, while still showing how much the band has grown as songwriters.
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