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Slayer to play two special US shows celebrating 40 years of Reign In Blood this autumn
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Finnish death metal band DEVENIAL VERDICT unveil new track via No Clean Singing
Finnish death metal band Devenial Verdict revealed a new song from their upcoming release titled “Old Blood – Fresh Wounds” which sees the band dishing out powerful, catchy death metal. The premiere done by No Clean Singing can be found AT THIS LINK. Excerpt – “(We) congratulate Devenial Verdict on not only surviving for 20 years but continuing to make […] -
FALSE MESSIAH RETURNS WITH CINEMATIC NEW SINGLE “SHADOWS OF FAITH” – @thebeast
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FALSE MESSIAH RETURNS WITH CINEMATIC NEW SINGLE “SHADOWS OF FAITH”
False Messiah keeps building their dark symphonic world with the release of “Shadows of Faith” , arriving April 22nd, 2026!
False Messiah is a cinematic symphonic dark metal collective known for fusing orchestral drama with modern heavy production and dystopian storytelling. This new single continues the unfolding narrative from previous releases like Iron Sky and Rise of the Seven , all leading toward the upcoming full-length album Seven , due June 19 via Semetery Records.
“Shadows of Faith” digs deeper into the psychological fallout of collapse and betrayal. As belief systems fracture and symbols lose their weight, the track turns inward, exploring how conviction survives when everything familiar falls apart. It is heavy, atmospheric, and emotionally charged, carrying that signature cinematic weight the band has been carving out since day one.
Think sweeping orchestration colliding with modern metal aggression, wrapped in a story that feels both mythic and uncomfortably human.
FOR FANS OF: Nightwish, Within Temptation, Amaranthe, Arch Enemy, Lord of the Lost, Epica, In This Moment
GENRES: Cinematic Metal, Symphonic Metal, Dark Metal, Gothic Thrash, Heavy Metal, Emo Nu Metal
This is not just another release. It is another fracture in the system.
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100 Demons Announce First New Album In 22 Years Embrace The Black Light: Hear “Meat For The Beast”
Connecticut crushers 100 Demons have a well-earned rep for being one of history’s heaviest hardcore bands. They come from the same late-’90s scene as Hatebreed, and guitarist Sean Martin has done significant time in both bands. 100 Demons only released two albums, 2000’s Eyes Of The Lord and their 2004 self-titled joint, before going inactive.…
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EVERGREY Postpone Australian Tour Due To Flight Cancellation
Gothenburg, Sweden’s finest export, Evergrey, have unfortunately had to postpone their Australian tour which was due to begin on April 28 in Perth due to their inbound flights being cancelled by Qatar Airlines. The band comment: “Dear Friends, it’s with heavy hearts, we must postpone our upcoming tour in Australia. We are not cancelling, rather […] -
CRYPTA Welcomes Victoria Villarreal as New Band Member!
World-renowned Brazilian death metal force CRYPTA has announced Victoria Villarreal as their permanent guitarist, completing the lineup alongside Fernanda Lira (bass, vocals), Luana Dametto (drums), and Tainá Bergamaschi (guitar) as a four-piece. Based in Los Angeles, Victoria Villarreal has been active in the original music scene for many years as both a guitarist and vocalist, primarily leading her […] -
Amberian Dawn – Premiere ‘The Vision Of Dreaming’ Song
Amberian Dawn are presenting an Erkki Halkka-directed official video for “The Vision Of Dreaming”, the second advance single from their forthcoming studio album Temptation’s Gates.
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HILLBILLT VEGAS Cove Paul Rogers Classic ‘Mr Midnight’
Oklahoma rockers Hillbilly Vegas have dropped their new single and video for Mr. Midnight, which was written by and features Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame inductee Paul Rodgers (Bad Company). The track is the 2nd single from their new album A La Mode, which is slated for release on May 8 via Quarto Valley […] -
Bob Dylan Shares Over a Dozen More 2026 Tour Dates
He'll be on tour for much of June and July. Continue reading… -
Album Review: Cnoc An Tursa – A Cry For The Slain
Album Review: Cnoc An Tursa – A Cry For The Slain
Reviewed by Oli Gonzalez
After an almost 10 year absence, Cnoc and Tursa are ready to emerge from the Scottish wilderness and present to us their first release in a decade with “A Cry Of The Slain”. With shows lined up that include the inaugural Tynebound Festival in Newcastle, this gives us a glimpse of what they’ve been up to in the studio. Will this be a heroic return, though, is the question? Let’s find out…
Immediate first impressions; the band’s sound is built upon a raw and aggressive foundation, steering more towards post-hardcore than black metal at times. This is perhaps best personified by Alan’s lead vocals, primitive and raw in every sense of the word. Perhaps deviating from the high pitch shrieks you’d typically expect from the genre. Though this results in superior story telling and a narrative that would otherwise be lost in a sea of inaudible screams. I mean, listen to one of the lead singles of the album ‘Alba In My Heart’ and try not to feel the passion and pride in his voice as he bellows out the infectious chorus! An instantly memorable climax, and just one example of the choruses acting at the melodic focal point and amongst salient feature in each song.
Though Cnoc an Tursa don’t just rely on the choruses for a quick soundbite. No, throughout the album you’ll be introduced to a vast array of opulent melodies and aesthetically pleasing textures. This is achieved via the more traditional deployment of lead guitars blazing majestically above the solid rhythmic foundations. Here, the expected tremolo picked patterns played at break speed and with dissonant unsettling chromatic patterns are abandoned. Instead, the guitars lean into more Gaelic inspired melodies and patterns, more upbeat and positive, sitting in the major scales. Again, not what the black metal genre necessarily dictates but provide a unique impetus that give Cnoc an Tursa a clear identity within this crowded sub-genre. A similar approach to the likes of Saor, offering a more symphonic and epic feel to their music, though Cnoc an Tursa tend to be less expansive and prefer the route one approach rather than their Scottish counterparts. The clever use of synths and background keys provide a more epic undertone and feel to the music, adding drama and intrigue when it’s needed and offers a welcome boost in energy when deployed.
Yes, there’s certainly a lot to admire from “A Cry Of The Slain”. One of the more unique offerings to the world of black metal in 2026 and will satiate any fans of the genre looking for something extra and more indulgent than what you’d expect from this realm of metal.
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