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Interview by Kris Peters Waiting for something you truly desire can be pure agony and loyal fans of Norwegian extreme metal royalty Dimmu Borgir know that feeling better than most. Ever since guitarist Sven “Silenoz” Kopperud and vocalist Stian “Shagrath” Thoresen formed the band amid Norway’s shadowed forestlands in 1993 – at the height of […]

The formidable Unpeople return today with their ferocious new single Clouds – a whirlwind track offering unforgettable hooks & addictive harmonies, through to crushing riffs and singalongs – out now on Sharptone Records. Clouds embodies everything that unpeople are about. At its core, the track is a defiant rejection of external pressure, trend-chasing, and the […]

“Covering a band that’s still active and creatively thriving isn’t really done in our world, but I think we sometimes forget to celebrate the bands that never stop and never look back.”

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Here we are back at Bannermans for a bit of punk pop with Millie Manders, but first up we have Death Trails from the North of England, who describe themselves as a bit Punk, Grunge, Ska, and Hardcore. The band definitely have that modern punk vibe with songs like “Live Und Let Live”, which has … Continue reading Gig Review: Millie Manders & The Shutup / Death Trails – Bannermans, Edinburgh (15th April 2026)

Today, Slovakian death metallers Hrob stream the entirety of their highly anticipated debut album, Brána Chladu, at the Death Metal Promotion YouTube channel. Set for international release on April 27th – Memento Mori will handle the CD version while Night TerrorRecords will handle the vinyl and cassette versions – hear Hrob‘s Brána Chladu in its entirety exclusively HERE. Slovakia’s Hrob was founded by Michal (guitar, vocals) and Kiko (guitar) in […]

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 One year after the release of their acclaimed comeback album “Phoenix Cryptobiosis”, AVULSED strike again with a new video clip captured in full detonation during the massive album release show in Madrid.      Filmed with multiple cameras and no gimmicks, this clip for the album’s title track is a direct hit to the jugular: crushing heaviness, unleashed ferocity, […]

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Hailing from the metal stronghold of Tampa, Florida, Endurus are back and they’ve brought a serious amount of horsepower with them. The four-piece death/groove outfit has just released the official music video for their latest single, “Slambogini”, and it’s every bit as heavy as the name suggests. The track is a masterclass in modern groove … Continue reading Tampa death/groove metallers Endurus unleash high-octane video for “Slambogini”

Swedish grindcore veterans GADGET return with a vengeance as Decibel Magazine hosts the exclusive premiere of their new single “Flatline”, offering a second taste of the upcoming EP “Coerced”, set for release on May 8, 2026 via De:Nihil Records. “Flatline” delivers the abrasive intensity longtime fans expect, while unveiling sharper dynamics and subtle experimental shifts that hint at a band not simply returning, but evolving. With […]

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Earlier today, Norwegian darkwave/dungeon synth artist Mortiis released the second single “Violent Silence” off their forthcoming album Ghosts of Europa. Accompanying the song’s release is a music video directed by Claudio Marino, which you can check out below.

Due for release on June 26 via Prophecy Productions, Ghost of Europa is Mortiis’ first release with the aforementioned label. And while that’s a momentous occasion for any band, Mortiis explained that this song is actually a reflection of a difficult time with his spouse.

“Lyrically, ‘Violent Silence’ came into being as an apology to my wife. I had done something stupid again, and she was really upset. I was trying to apologise in a text message – a really long one. The lyrics for ‘Violent Silence’ took a lot of inspiration from those words and that moment. As time goes by and having lived with this song for quite a while now, it gets harder for me to listen to those words. The gut-wrenching sensation of guilt never goes away fully. Musically, it was a very inspiring song to work on – especially with all those crazy fuzz and echo guitars that built up this song towards the end.”

Ghosts of Europa will be released on June 26, with various versions available at launch. You can pre-order your copy today.

Ghosts of Europa Tracklist:

1. Ghosts of Europa
2. Return to the Old Fields
3. The Faith That Fades Away
4. Violent Silence
5. Transcending Morpheus
6. Tundra, Heart of Hell
7. Tribes of Dystopia
8. Farewell Romero

THE WITCHES OF DYSTOPIA TOUR MMXXVI

04/10/26: Portland, OR @ Dante’s
04/11/26: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw
04/13/26: Calgary, AB @ Dickens
04/14/26: Edmonton, AB @ Starlite
04/16/26: Winnipeg, MB @ Sidestage
04/17/26: Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway at Studio B
04/18/26: Madison, WI @ Annex
04/19/26: Chicago, IL @ Reggies
04/20/26: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
04/21/26: Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle
04/22/26: Covington, KY @ Madison Live
04/23/26: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground
04/24/26: Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace
04/25/26: Montreal, QC @ Cafe Campus
04/26/26: Quebec City, QC @ La Source
04/27/26: Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
04/28/26: Brooklyn, NY @ Meadows
04/29/26: Bensalem, PA @ Broken Goblet
04/30/26: Baltimore, MD @ Metro
05/01/26: Raleigh, NC @ Chapel Of Bones
05/02/26: Atlanta, GA @ 529 EAV
05/03/26: Orlando, FL @ Conduit
05/05/26: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
05/06/26: Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
05/07/26: Dallas, TX @ Club Dada
05/08/26: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
05/09/26: Denver, CO @ HQ
05/10/26: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
05/11/26: Las Vegas, NV @ Swan Dive
05/12/26: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
05/13/26: Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo
05/14/26: San Jose, CA @ The Ritz
05/15/26: Eugene, OR @ John Henry’s
05/16/26: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

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Drake’s latest goofball-ass stunt is leading to some goofball-ass consequences. Since last summer, Drake has been teasing the release of a new solo album called Iceman. Earlier this week, Drake posted an Instagram photo of a giant new ice structure in downtown Toronto, captioning it “Release Date Inside.” The idea, it seems, is that all this ice will melt and that we’ll all learn the Iceman release date when it gets hot enough in Toronto. But some fans, it seems, would rather not wait.

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