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Malevolence have shared a new track which was built from the ground up in just 12 hours, all in celebration of the new World Of Warcraft: Midnight expansion.

The song is called ‘Twelve To Zero’, fittingly, and showcases the band at their most melodic yet malicious, the perfect meeting point for what Malevolence is. From the soaring chorus, littered with atmospheric builds and fantastical intent, to the pit-swelling ferocity of the verses, with ripping solos and slick breakdowns aplenty, it’s classic Malev, heightened and intensified.

The song itself was written as a challenge, with the quintet putting it all together in just 12 hours. Proposed by Blizzard to “capture the scale and tension of Midnight – where Xal’atath’s rising Void threatens Azeroth and a devastating storm looms over the Sunwell”, it meant that the band had to put themselves in the headspace of one of the most meticulous and detailed creative universes there is, and then put their own spin on it.

Of course, they make it look effortless.

You can check out the full process of how the song came together, along with the finished product, below.

World of Warcraft: Midnight is set for release on March 02. You can pre-order it from here.

The song comes hot on the heels of another surprise drop, which arrived just in time for Valentine’s Day earlier this month.

That is ‘Sillouette’, a ballad to end all ballads.

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Review: Starbenders – The Beast Goes On Sumerian Records (February 27th, 2026) Reviewer – Grant Foster ‘‘If you’re going to be a fucking rock star, go be one. People don’t want to see the guy next door on stage; they want to see a being from another planet. You want to see somebody you’d never […]

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Brutal Christian death metal force King’s Hammer is locked, loaded, and ready to detonate.
On February 27, 2026, the band will unleash their debut full length album, The Color Of The Soul , through a strategic partnership between Broken Curfew Records and Rottweiler Records . It is a calculated strike in a scene that rewards precision and punishes hesitation.
The record arrives hot on the heels of the crushing single “Earth Slam,” released February 13, and builds on the momentum generated by their critically acclaimed 2025 EP To Speak In Tongues . If that EP was the warning shot, The Color Of The Soul is the full barrage.
King’s Hammer doubles down on everything that defines them. Relentless blast beats. Punishing, down-tuned riffs. Vocals that sound like they were dragged up from the abyss. But beneath the sonic violence lies unwavering lyrical conviction rooted in unapologetic Christian faith. There is no compromise here. No softening of edges. No watering down of message.
In today’s hyper-saturated music landscape, where new releases drop every hour and disappear just as fast, this collaboration between Broken Curfew Records and Rottweiler Records is more than a business move. It is a deliberate effort to amplify underground metal that might otherwise get buried in the algorithm. By combining platforms, audiences, and promotional firepower, the two labels are cutting through the noise with something that demands attention.
King’s Hammer stands firmly in the tradition of extreme metal while pushing forward with sharpened production and more disciplined songwriting. The band’s sound is tighter, darker, and more focused than ever. There is an atmosphere here that feels both confrontational and reverent. It is brutal, yes, but it is purposeful. Every riff hits with intent. Every lyric carries weight.
This is not trend chasing. This is not chasing streams. This is conviction forged in distortion.
Prepare for the onslaught on February 27, 2026. The hammer falls soon.

Order your copy at the King’s Hammer bandcamp page:
https://kingshammerrr.bandcamp.com/track/earth-slam
https://kingshammerrr.bandcamp.com/album/the-color-of-the-soul
Further Information:
https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/
https://brokencurfewrecords.wixsite.com/home
https://www.facebook.com/RottweilerRecords/
https://www.facebook.com/brokencurfewrecords

Thy Sanatorium Announce Self-Titled Debut Album Out April 24, 2026

There’s something cool about a band that lets the music do the talking first and the names come second. No hype circus. No overexposed backstory. Just atmosphere, riffs, and a vision. That’s exactly how Thy Sanatorium are stepping into the spotlight with their self-titled debut, Thy Sanatorium , set for release on April 24, 2026.
The anonymous multi-national collective has been quietly building momentum with three singles that introduced listeners to their horror-drenched fusion of melodic death, black, and gothic metal. Now, with an eight-track full-length, they’re expanding that sonic world into something deeper, darker, and more immersive.
This isn’t just extreme metal for the sake of extremity. The band threads horror through the album as a narrative backbone. The themes feel unsettling but strangely familiar, like flipping through a forgotten nightmare that somehow still hits close to home. There’s a deliberate sense of pacing here. The record moves with intention, balancing raw force with brooding melody and gothic nuance.
The album was produced by founding member and lead guitarist Aries at The Sanatorium Studio, with mastering handled by Colin Davis of VILE at Imperial Mastering. That final polish gives the record clarity without sanding down its edge. It still bites. It just bites clean.
“This all started as a single song that we released just a few months ago,” says Aries. “It began with ‘Torment’, then suddenly here we are. I’m excited for the full album to be out in the world. Everyone involved brought their own talents and unique style. That’s why Thy Sanatorium sounds fresh and a little different, while still staying familiar and respectful to the genres we blend.”
That balance is key. You can hear the reverence for bands like Opeth , Dimmu Borgir , and Children of Bodom , but this isn’t imitation. It’s evolution. The melodic leads cut sharp, the blackened passages bring the frost, and the gothic elements add atmosphere without watering anything down.
Line-up:
Ra – Vocals
Aries – Guitars
Nyx – Guitars & Vocals
Crux – Bass & Vocals
Remus – Piano & Keys
Pyxis – Drums
The self-titled debut Thy Sanatorium drops April 24, 2026 on all major streaming platforms, as well as vinyl and CD formats for those of us who still like to hold the music in our hands. Because some records deserve to be experienced on wax with the lights low and the volume up.
Follow the band here:
https://www.instagram.com/p/DVEsjVCjzXH/
If the singles were the warning shot, this full-length is the door kicking open.
Website: https://www.thysanatorium.com
Bandcamp: https://thysanatorium.bandcamp.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThySanatorium
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thysanatorium
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thysanatorium.bsky.social

Posted on February 25th 2026, 11:27a.m.

Les Claypool’s alt. rock mavericks line up first full European tour since 2017

Wage War have announced the details of a new EP, and jumped straight in with a bludgeoning slice of Florida-shaped heaviness.

The track is called ‘SONG OF THE SWAMP’ and is as dark and murky as the surroundings that inspired it. Sticky, savage, and wonderfully dark, it finds the band stepping back into the sort of heaviness that kickstarted their journey, whilst still sitting perfectly within the bludgeoning hard rock and nu-metal experiments of their recent output.

Perhaps working on something that sits so close to home has brought out a different sort of beast in the band, as they explain, “Driven by Florida and the raw aggression of nature, it’s a heavy track built on tension and hostility.”

Whatever it is, it’s an absolute joy to behold.

The EP that it is pulled from is called ‘IT CALLS ME BY NAME’ and will be released on April 17 via Fearless Records. It serves as a follow-up to 2024’s full-length ‘STIGMA’.

The artwork looks like this:

Whilst the full tracklisting is like this:

1. SONG OF THE SWAMP
2. 4×4
3. BLINDFOLD
4. KARMA
5. PURIFY

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The United Kingdom has consistently remained one of the most vital global epicenters for punk rock music, with specific regions developing their own distinct, highly recognizable sonic fingerprints. When you examine the lineage of the Sunderland punk scene, you uncover a rich history of bands prioritizing raw emotion, gritty realism, and definite melody over flashy […]

The United Kingdom has consistently remained one of the most vital global epicenters for punk rock music, with specific regions developing their own distinct, highly recognizable sonic fingerprints. When you examine the lineage of the Sunderland punk scene, you uncover a rich history of bands prioritizing raw emotion, gritty realism, and definite melody over flashy […]

The august institution known as the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame has unveiled the nominees eligible for induction in 2026. This year the Hall has recognized 17 acts, and 10 of those names are being put forward for the first time. Jeff Buckley, the Wu-Tang Clan, Lauryn Hill, Luther Vandross, Pink, Shakira, INXS, New Edition, Melissa Etheridge, and solo Phil Collins will all get their first crack at Hall Of Fame status.

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