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  • Thrown To Premiere New Song “Split” Next Week

    Fans of thrown may recall that the Swedish nü-metalcore outfit ended 2025 with a tease of new music to come in 2026. As we now enter the fourth month of the year, the group are set to finally deliver on that promise. A new track titled “split” is scheduled to premiere next week, with a…

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  • MOB RULES Announces “Stories From The Verdant Vale” And Releases First Single “Master Of The Black Crow”

    German heavy metal veterans Mob Rules have announced Stories From The Verdant Vale, set for release on August 21 via Roar – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. To mark the announcement, the band unveil the first single, “Master of The Black Crow”, a high-energy track that pulls no punches.

    Driven by a striking, Celtic-inspired guitar hook, the song stands out for its uncompromising compactness. In its direct approach and razor-sharp structure, the track recalls the raw energy of Black Sabbath’s classic Paranoid: not a single ounce of excess, no detours: the song gets straight to the point and unleashes its full impact in the shortest possible time.

    With Stories From The Verdant Vale, Mob Rules return to the narrative world introduced with their latest album Rise Of The Ruler (2025), which was widely praised and marked a major milestone in the band’s career. The material originates from songs written during the final stages of those sessions, now presented as a special standalone release.

    As vocalist Klaus Dirks explains: “During the final stages of completing the album, we discussed possible bonus material for the earbook edition with the label. We were reluctant to use demo versions or similar material. This motivated us to write a few new songs. We were well aware of what we were getting ourselves into, but we also wanted to challenge ourselves a little.”

    The songs reveal a slightly more direct and compact approach compared to Rise Of The Ruler while staying true to the band’s signature blend of melodic power metal, atmosphere and storytelling. Expanding the original concept from a different perspective, the material forms a natural extension of Rise Of The Ruler, while each track also stands strong on its own.

    Originally conceived in part as exclusive material, Stories From The Verdant Vale now receives a proper release on vinyl and digital platforms. The record was mixed by Markus Teske, with artwork created by Stan W. Decker.

    Pre-order Stories From The Verdant Vale here.

    Formed in Northern Germany in the early 1990s, Mob Rules have established themselves as a constant force in melodic power metal. Known for their concept-driven albums, strong melodies and atmospheric depth, the band has built a loyal international following over the decades.

    With ten studio albums to date, including the critically acclaimed Rise Of The Ruler, Mob Rules have continuously refined their sound while staying true to their roots. Their blend of classic heavy metal influences and modern production has secured them a lasting place within the genre.

    Mob Rules is:

    Klaus Dirks: Vocals
    Sven Lüdke: Guitar
    Florian Dyszbalis: Guitar
    Markus Brinkmann: Bass
    Jan Christian Halfbrodt: Keys
    Sebastian Schmidt: Drums

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  • Death Metal Supergroup Ablation Stream “Lethal Abuse” From Their Upcoming Debut EP

    Featuring current and former embers of Suffocation, Sanguisugabogg & Dehumanized.

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  • Gig Review: Hellripper / Schizophrenia / Devastator – The Saltbox, Nottingham (3rd April 2026)

    Three bands at the start of their collective tours joined forces for a night of unforgettable mayhem. The start of the bank holiday made everywhere feel deserted, that was until the doors of the Saltbox in Nottingham opened, at which point it felt as if the entire city had poured into the venue. This was … Continue reading Gig Review: Hellripper / Schizophrenia / Devastator – The Saltbox, Nottingham (3rd April 2026)

  • Reviews: Gus Drax, Temor, Decipher, Faceless Envoy (Matt Bladen)

    Gus Drax – Theories Of Imperfection (Theogonia Records)

    Being or having been a member of Sunburst, Black Fate and Suicidal Angels, Gus Drax is a player you can consider a virtuoso, within these bands he’s the melodic intensity, firing off solos and leads galore but with his instrumental solo albums he can show off his skills without the limitations of genres and styles of bands.

    His last solo record was over a decade ago so there’s probably been a lot of writing going on in the background since then to make sure his second solo record surpasses his debut. He’s tapped into his connections to add a who’s who of musicians as his studio band.

    He has enlisted George Kollias on drums, George Charalampidis on bass, and Bob Katsionis on keyboards, so surrounding himself with only the best to make sure that the rest of the playing here is just as top class as Drax’s six string mastery. Elsewhere he has John K adding the orchestrations, Lefteris Pouliouadds sax.

    Simone Mularoni mixes and masters everything to bring that clarity that he infused through the prog/power records he’s been a part of, and it’s that prog/power influence that is at the forefront of Theories Of Imperfection, the likes of Steve Vai, John Petrucci and Michael Romeo all flowing through the fleet fingered skill of Drax.

    Tracks such as the melodic dreamscape Nocturnal Waltz, the intense metal Emotive Resonance bring the prog styles of Symphony X and Dream Theater while with Ethereal Horizon and Sombero Attack he channels the likes of Plini or Intervals with the jazzy/mathy refrains. There’s even some balladry on Final Atonement while Cosmic Shadow is duet of epic proportions as Andy James add a guest solo.

    Closing out with the euphoric and hopeful Everything’s Going To Be Alright, Theories Of Imperfection is a stellar instrumental record from this veteran of the Greek metal scene, there’s emotional depth, technical brilliance and melodic intensity with the guitar as the main voice, superb! 9/10

    Temor – Weeping Waves (Self Released)

    Temor are a melodic death/black metal band from Volos formed by guitarist Theo and vocalist Thyragon in 2023. They do something a little bit different with their sound as they employ the skills of Konstantinos Chinis on the Halldorophone an electronic cello that gives them an orchestrated drone to their muscular melodeath.

    Joined by guitarist Constantine, bass player Bill Manthos and drummer Nikitas Mandolas, Weeping Waves is their second album and it’s one that has them taking a heavier, more blackened approach, that combines the lead guitar driven style of Children Of Bodom with the groove driven sound of modern Rotting Christ and those melodeath veterans Nightrage as well.

    Weeping Waves delivers a style that is well engrained but they add an instrument you may not expect to hear, it makes for an interesting take on melodeath. 7/10

    Decipher – ΘΕΛΗΜΑ (Transcending Obscurity Records)

    Greece’s Decipher made a bold noise on their last album Arcane Paths To Resurrection with a style of black metal that honoured both the Hellenic and Scandi scenes.

    The trio comprising guitarist/vocalist Kostas Gerochristos (Lucifer’s Child), bassist Kostas Ragiadakos (Dephosphorous) and drummer Nodas Chatzopoulos, pull from heavier, broader, and more arcane influences with album number two.

    Likened to Varathron, Necormanyia and of course Lucifer’s Child, Decipher also have drawn comparison to Emperor and Bolzer, basically any band where the technicality is mirrored by ferocity.

    Θελημα (Thelema) has longer more complex songs than on their previous album, the narratives here shapeshift through various guises, driven by a classic black metal rawness but melodic intelligence. Witnessed on the blistering Bound To The Wheel and Hail Death where the influence of Celtic Frost is felt strongly.

    Focussing on how they use riffs Decipher lead a black metal charge that will get heads banging with intensity. 8/10

    Faceless Envoy – Memoirs Within (Self Released)

    Despite only appearing in 2024, Faceless Envoy arrived full forged and ready to take over the Greek music scene with their heavy grooves, percussion battery and breakdown driven style of modern groove/metalcore.

    Inspired by bands such as Gojira, Sepultura and Orbit Culture, their debut EP announced their presence as a steamrolling new force in the groove metal, giving a short bludgeoning introduction that left you impressed and wondering where they would go from there.

    Well here’s their debut full length Memoirs Within and it’s eight tracks of full force battery, driven by relentless precision of double kicks, low end dirges and repeating riffs that will hurt your neck on tracks such as Ga-Ra.

    It’s intense and aggressive but brings atmosphere too when they shift from the battery to the melodic phases, vocals that are just as potent when growling as when their clean and sonorous on tracks such as Enemy Down and The Waltz.

    Recorded at Sound Symmetry Studio, Memoirs Within, is an album that explores inner conflict and resilience through the dynamic and powerful groove metal of Faceless Envoy. 8/10

  • Reviews: Gus Drax, Temor, Decipher, Faceless Envoy (Matt Bladen)

    Gus Drax – Theories Of Imperfection (Theogonia Records)

    Being or having been a member of Sunburst, Black Fate and Suicidal Angels, Gus Drax is a player you can consider a virtuoso, within these bands he’s the melodic intensity, firing off solos and leads galore but with his instrumental solo albums he can show off his skills without the limitations of genres and styles of bands.

    His last solo record was over a decade ago so there’s probably been a lot of writing going on in the background since then to make sure his second solo record surpasses his debut. He’s tapped into his connections to add a who’s who of musicians as his studio band.

    He has enlisted George Kollias on drums, George Charalampidis on bass, and Bob Katsionis on keyboards, so surrounding himself with only the best to make sure that the rest of the playing here is just as top class as Drax’s six string mastery. Elsewhere he has John K adding the orchestrations, Lefteris Pouliouadds sax.

    Simone Mularoni mixes and masters everything to bring that clarity that he infused through the prog/power records he’s been a part of, and it’s that prog/power influence that is at the forefront of Theories Of Imperfection, the likes of Steve Vai, John Petrucci and Michael Romeo all flowing through the fleet fingered skill of Drax.

    Tracks such as the melodic dreamscape Nocturnal Waltz, the intense metal Emotive Resonance bring the prog styles of Symphony X and Dream Theater while with Ethereal Horizon and Sombero Attack he channels the likes of Plini or Intervals with the jazzy/mathy refrains. There’s even some balladry on Final Atonement while Cosmic Shadow is duet of epic proportions as Andy James add a guest solo.

    Closing out with the euphoric and hopeful Everything’s Going To Be Alright, Theories Of Imperfection is a stellar instrumental record from this veteran of the Greek metal scene, there’s emotional depth, technical brilliance and melodic intensity with the guitar as the main voice, superb! 9/10

    Temor – Weeping Waves (Self Released)

    Temor are a melodic death/black metal band from Volos formed by guitarist Theo and vocalist Thyragon in 2023. They do something a little bit different with their sound as they employ the skills of Konstantinos Chinis on the Halldorophone an electronic cello that gives them an orchestrated drone to their muscular melodeath.

    Joined by guitarist Constantine, bass player Bill Manthos and drummer Nikitas Mandolas, Weeping Waves is their second album and it’s one that has them taking a heavier, more blackened approach, that combines the lead guitar driven style of Children Of Bodom with the groove driven sound of modern Rotting Christ and those melodeath veterans Nightrage as well.

    Weeping Waves delivers a style that is well engrained but they add an instrument you may not expect to hear, it makes for an interesting take on melodeath. 7/10

    Decipher – ΘΕΛΗΜΑ (Transcending Obscurity Records)

    Greece’s Decipher made a bold noise on their last album Arcane Paths To Resurrection with a style of black metal that honoured both the Hellenic and Scandi scenes.

    The trio comprising guitarist/vocalist Kostas Gerochristos (Lucifer’s Child), bassist Kostas Ragiadakos (Dephosphorous) and drummer Nodas Chatzopoulos, pull from heavier, broader, and more arcane influences with album number two.

    Likened to Varathron, Necormanyia and of course Lucifer’s Child, Decipher also have drawn comparison to Emperor and Bolzer, basically any band where the technicality is mirrored by ferocity.

    Θελημα (Thelema) has longer more complex songs than on their previous album, the narratives here shapeshift through various guises, driven by a classic black metal rawness but melodic intelligence. Witnessed on the blistering Bound To The Wheel and Hail Death where the influence of Celtic Frost is felt strongly.

    Focussing on how they use riffs Decipher lead a black metal charge that will get heads banging with intensity. 8/10

    Faceless Envoy – Memoirs Within (Self Released)

    Despite only appearing in 2024, Faceless Envoy arrived full forged and ready to take over the Greek music scene with their heavy grooves, percussion battery and breakdown driven style of modern groove/metalcore.

    Inspired by bands such as Gojira, Sepultura and Orbit Culture, their debut EP announced their presence as a steamrolling new force in the groove metal, giving a short bludgeoning introduction that left you impressed and wondering where they would go from there.

    Well here’s their debut full length Memoirs Within and it’s eight tracks of full force battery, driven by relentless precision of double kicks, low end dirges and repeating riffs that will hurt your neck on tracks such as Ga-Ra.

    It’s intense and aggressive but brings atmosphere too when they shift from the battery to the melodic phases, vocals that are just as potent when growling as when their clean and sonorous on tracks such as Enemy Down and The Waltz.

    Recorded at Sound Symmetry Studio, Memoirs Within, is an album that explores inner conflict and resilience through the dynamic and powerful groove metal of Faceless Envoy. 8/10

  • Isaiah Rashad Announces New Album It’s Been Awful

    If you know anything about the past few years in the Chattanooga rapper Isaiah Rashad’s life, then you might be surprised to learn that he’s got a new album on the way. You will not, however, be surprised to learn that the album is called It’s Been Awful. That guy has been through it.

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  • Slippers – “Fool In Your Room”

    Did you hear the lead single from the new Slippers album Slippers 08? It was called “Wants For Everyone,” and it ruled. So does “Fool In Your Room,” the new Slippers track out today. This anxious indie-pop jangler finds Madeline Babuka Black lamenting her circumstances via lyrics like “I can’t find my wallet or keys/…

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  • BURIAL PATH Release New Single And Video “A Display of Penance”

    Ferocious post-deathcore act BURIAL PATH present their latest single “A Display of Penance“. The unfaltering brutality of this shadowy offering sees the band present a haunting sonic display of enduring struggles with mental illness.  An introspective and raw track, lyrically “A Display of Penance” draws upon parasitic imagery to illustrate the ongoing and often repeating nature of […]

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  • TELOCH VOVIN – No Clean Singing Premieres Sixteen-Minute Video For Orchestral Black Metal Opus “Panzer Fist” By New York Occult Faction

    “…an astonishing sonic spectacle that creates scenes of cataclysmic destruction and unchained madness…” – No Clean Singing Long Island, New York occult black/death metal sect TELOCH VOVIN presents “Panzer Fist,” the sixteen-minute closing opus to their impending Towards The Inevitable album. The song arrives through a violent and epic visualizer, premiered today through No Clean Singing. TELOCH VOVIN’s Towards The […]

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