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Posted on September 16th 2026, 12:38pm

Black metal and post-metal are frequently combined, but it seems to me that black metal isn’t paired nearly often enough with post-metal’s gentler cousin, post-rock.¹ So, upon seeing Dark Waters of Night in our promo pile, my interest was instantly piqued. Grey Shores, a brand-new group founded by Martin Andersson and Vilhelm Andersson² in Stockholm, Sweden, aims to suffuse atmospheric black metal with the rich emotional shades of post-rock. Fusing the mellow and the intense is not always easy to do in a convincing way. How effectively does Grey Shores do this on their initial outing?

I was pleased to hear that Grey Shores sounds a lot like what I was hoping for. Dark Waters of Night follows in the footsteps of the lightly blackened post-rock of early Einvigi and Jord that I enjoy very much. The blackened snarls mesh well with the crystalline guitars, with pinches of misty Black Narcissus atmosphere. But who Grey Shores reminds me of most is Eneferens. Many of the musical compositions conjure the melancholy that permeated The Bleakness of Our Constant, though in a less impactful way. Then again, not many things are as impactful as that legendary record, and Grey Shores still lands in a decent spot on their first attempt.

Like a fawn taking its first shaky steps, Dark Waters of Night has a sort of tender yet hesitant charm. I quite like the guitar layers in “In the Pale Light,” the playful and trem-picked lines washing over my ears satisfyingly. The clean singing is serviceable but lacks some of the raw emotion that could really give the music the emotional impact it’s looking for. Likewise, the drum programming isn’t a direct hindrance to Grey Shores’ writing style, but it does inherently limit the spontaneity that a drummer would bring to the table. As the album progresses, “Sights of Woe” sounds more confident, with solid double tracked clean/harsh vocals and a surprisingly rapid guitar solo. This darker, more menacing side of Grey Shores suits them well.

The essential ingredients are present in Dark Waters of Night, but they don’t always coalesce into a compelling whole. This may be because there isn’t much time in which to do so. All seven tracks are around five minutes or less, most of them hinting at a buildup towards a climactic resolution but then ending with a repeat of the intro passage or fizzling out (“In the Pale Light” is the exception that has a rewarding conclusion). “January Wolves,” one of the short instrumental tracks, is a lovely little tune that evokes the wondrous hope of Skyforest, but it barely has a chance to form before trailing off weakly. It’s disappointing because the trim 30-minute total runtime offered ample room for further development of ideas. We often say that less is more, but this might be a case of less is less.

Although I enjoyed my time with Dark Waters of Night, it feels incomplete more than anything. There are some promising moments here that don’t always come to fruition. The interplay between post-rock and atmospheric black metal makes for a very pleasant musical experience, albeit not an altogether memorable one. Even so, Grey Shores has a blueprint for something special with more refinement, and their sophomore record has the potential to be really special.

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Rating: 3.0/5.0
DR: 7 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Self-Release
Websites: greyshores.bandcamp.com | instagram.com/greyshoresband
Releases Worldwide: September 4th, 2026

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In wake of their next album release Through The Bowels Of Ceaseless Dissonance, due out on October 30th via Transcending Obscurity Records, death metal purveyors Cryptorium offer in listening a brand new track “Revolting Obsession”.
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Following the announcement of their highly anticipated sophomore album PAIN OF TRUTH (out September 25th through DAZE) and recent singles

New York-based hardcore/metalcore representatives Merauder shared a couple of short video clips from the studio, apparently working on new material. We can expect more info soon. Stay tuned.
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Rise Against and Alkaline Trio have teamed up for a split single, which features each of the bands tackling an iconic song from the other’s catalogue.

With the two legendary Chicago punk bands currently preparing to embark on an extensive US tour together, the release comes as a celebration of their long-standing friendship.

Tackling tracks from each other’s catalogue,s it features Rise Against covering Alkaline Trio’s ‘Private Eye’, whilst Alkaline Trio deliver their rendition of Rise Against’s ‘Re-Education (Through Labor)’.

Take a listen to both of the tracks below.

Speaking on the full-circle nature of this project, Alkaline Trio’s Matt Skiba has shared:

“It’s so much fun and such an honor to be swapping cover tunes with a band we’ve known personally and loved since we both formed and came up from our shows at the Fireside Bowl in Chicago. To see Rise Against become the band they are today has been a blast to track and to be a small part of through the years. To reconnect with this band and these people once again the way are via tour and this release feels the way it did when we first started: it’s almost completely for the love of each other and each other’s band. It feels like a tradition we started decades ago that naturally comes back to us, we are grateful to say.”

And Rise Against’s Tim McIlrath has said:

“The connection between Alkaline Trio and Rise Against actually pre-dates both bands’ inceptions, so we’ve all been there for both the awkward first steps and the flashes of promise. We have an understanding and appreciation of each other’s bands that could only come from being from the same scene. To still be standing this many years later is a testament to the fertile Chicago musical soil we come from and are proud to represent. We had so much fun sinking our teeth into their legendary song ‘Private Eye’.”

Alkaline Trio and Rise Against will hit the road together throughout September and October for a run of shows across the US.

Take a look at the full list of dates below.

SEPTEMBER

22: DALLAS, TX South Side Ballroom
23: AUSTIN, TX Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
25: CLEARWATER, FL The BayCare Sound
26: ST. AUGUSTINE, FL St. Augustine Amphitheatre
27: RALEIGH, NC Red Hat Amphitheater
30: NEW YORK, NY The Rooftop at Pier 17

OCTOBER

1: BOSTON, MA MGM Music Hall at Fenway
3: ASBURY PARK, NJ Stone Pony Summer Stage
4: PHILADELPHIA, PA The Fillmore
6: ST. LOUIS, MO The Factory
7: WAUKEE, IA Vibrant Music Hall
9: COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA Harrah’s Stir Cove
10: MILWAUKEE, WI The Rave / Eagles Club
12: MORRISON, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre
14: PHOENIX, AZ Arizona Financial Theatre
15: ALBUQUERQUE, NM Revel Entertainment Center
17: LAS VEGAS, NV Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort
18: SALT LAKE CITY, UT The Union Event Center
20: SEATTLE, WA WAMU Theater
22: SAN FRANCISCO, CA The Masonic
23: IRVINE, CA Great Park Live

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Marshall has announced the Made of Loud Tour, a new live music initiative combining touring, venue investment and community support to champion the independent venues and local scenes that keep live music alive. The 16-date UK tour will be headlined by Cancer Bats, with support from Knives and Ignite. It launches alongside Cancer Bats’ new album, Give Me Dirt, and coincides with the tenth anniversary of Marshall Records.

The initiative arrives as grassroots venues continue to face significant challenges. According to the Music Venue Trust Annual Report 2025, 30 grassroots music venues permanently closed during the year, while 175 UK towns and cities no longer receive regular touring shows by professional artists.

At the heart of Made of Loud is direct investment in independent venues. Marshall is working with venue owners to fund projects intended to deliver long-term benefits, including dressing-room and green-room refurbishments, backstage improvements, custom stage backdrops, venue branding and infrastructure upgrades.

The venues receiving support include The Joiners in Southampton, The Cavern in Exeter, The Fleece in Bristol and The Craufurd Arms in Milton Keynes. Each has identified a project tailored to its own needs and ambitions.

“Marshall have always been good to us, supporting events and supplying equipment that helps give new and upcoming bands the best possible start, whether it’s their first ever show or part of a wider tour,” Craufurd Arms owner Max Harvey said.

“That’s what grassroots venues are all about. Live music is the lifeblood of our community, and we’re passionate about nurturing the culture and the scene here in Milton Keynes. It’s great to see Marshall putting something back into independent venues through Made of Loud.”

“Grassroots venues are closing faster than they are opening,” Marshall Group CMO Nick Street said. “The Marshall Made of Loud Tour funds real improvements in the venues, upgrades that will still be there long after the tour ends.

“Marshall would not exist without independent venues and the musicians who play them. This is us listening to what they actually need and acting on it.”

The tour also reflects the values of Cancer Bats, whose two-decade career has been built within the independent music scene. The band will help spotlight the venues, promoters, staff, volunteers and fans who continue to shape grassroots music culture.

“We are so excited to kick off the first-ever Made of Loud Tour,” Cancer Bats’ Liam Cormier said. “We’re playing some of our all-time favourite cities across the UK in the best venues. These independent spaces are what keep the UK scene alive and kicking, and we’re so stoked to be hitting so many of our favourite spots.

“On top of all that, we are bringing an amazing bunch of bands with Ignite and Knives. This is going to be the best tour ever.”

“We would never be in the position we’re in without playing independent venues,” Knives said. “These are the places where we learnt how to be in a band, what type of music we wanted to make, and met so many people who have been integral to our journey.

“Moles in Bath had to close in 2023, and we were gutted, as it was one of the first venues we ever played. That’s why Made of Loud means a lot to us. It’s so good to see a company directly support our music scene, and it’s encouraging to know there are people in our corner who make us feel heard.”

A dedicated content series will explore the importance of independent venues, the challenges they face and the impact of Marshall’s support. Marshall will also revisit venues after the tour to examine the programme’s long-term impact.

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Few artists are able to exude a charismatic presence on stage that radiates outward through the crowd. And fewer still are able to capture that palpable quality in a recording.

Keb’ Mo’ (Kevin Moore) is one of those extraordinary individuals who manages to do just that, with his new album, The Breakdown. It is a masterful work of acoustic art, matched by “miraculous” themes of hope, love, and redemption.

The album features 10 tracks of simple melodies with clear, rich vocals backed by minimal instrumentation. It presents deep soulful tunes and lyrics which are readily embraced by listeners who are open to the intimate, transcendent offerings.

Moore recently suffered a heart attack and a divorce. The album is a reflection on personal physical and spiritual well-being and recovery. “Every Step of The Way,” the second track, in particular, celebrates his new outlook on life, reflecting on his gratitude for his renewed life journey.

Currently on tour with Taj Mahal and Anne Harris, he is no stranger to collaborations and on this one, Moore is accompanied by The Soweto Gospel Choir for an uplifting reworking of his gospel tune, “Hand It Over.” And, along with a cappella master group Take 6, he reflects on the modern woman on “Don’t Make ‘Em Like They Used To.” These two tracks are the only ones featuring more than Moore and his acoustic guitar.

The first track, “Fussing and Fighting,” is an upbeat tune accompanied by National Steel guitar. Even though it describes conflict between men and women, it manages to carry the hope that people can still connect in a human, meaningful way at a time when division seems to be the prevailing trend.

“More Yesterdays” is a further exploration of his continued journey following his health scare. He vows to enjoy life more and stop wasting time on trivial matters. In it, he promises a constant reminder: ‘I tell myself: Lighten up, You might have more yesterdays than tomorrows.’

The fifth track, “We Make Love,” affirms that humans can create meaningful, intangible things like love, peace and compassion and not just material goods. Co-written with John Lewis Parker, they cleverly draw comparisons between the conditions and places where we can produce these ethereal, important qualities to those of manufactured goods.

Co-written by Jill Colucci, Rita Coolidge and Moore, “Walking On Water,” invokes the spiritual path of finding what’s important and recognizing the illusion that seeking ‘solid ground’ is the ultimate goal.

“Living In The Moment” is a beautiful tune backing the often forgotten tenet of focusing on the present, even if you’re ‘In love with some who loves someone else.’

In “Stitched Up Heart,” he recounts the “angelic” female surgeon who saved him and his pre-operative quip that he was falling in love with her.

The album closes with the promise of hope and the possibility that miracles can happen and may be closer than you think, in “One Day Away,” a song co-written with Colin Linden.

Listeners can take comfort while letting the powerful positivity of these lyrics wash over them. Destined to stimulate introspection, self-examination and pursuing important goals, this warm and dulcet collection can instil calm and a sensation of pure, peaceful joy.

The Review: 10/10

Can’t Miss Tracks

– Walking on Water
– Stitched Up Heart
– More Yesterdays
– One Day Away
– Hand It Over
– Fussing and Fighting

The Big Hit

– Fussing and Fighting

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