After twelve years (last two on hiatus) and two released studio albums, Belgium doomers High Inquisitor Woe have decided to call it quits. Their statement can be read below.
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Bloodstock Bound: Arkdown
Bloodstock Bound: Arkdown
As Bloodstock gets closer, we delve deep into the line up to find out more about some of the bands playing the New Blood and EMP stages at this years event.
Today we chat with Arkdown
Please introduce yourselves.
We are Arkdown, 5 piece modern metalcore band from Sheffield / Nottingham. Our current lineup consists of front man – Ben Joshua, Mike Dyson on guitar / Vocals, Mikee Walker – Guitar, Ed Morley – Bass and Joe Mason on drums.
How would you describe your sound?
We don’t like to stay in one lane. We’re a modern metalcore band at heart, but we take influence from deathcore, death metal and hardcore to keep things aggressive and unpredictable. Even as we bring in those different elements, we’ve reached a point where people can hear a track and say, ‘That’s Arkdown’. This is exactly where we want to be.
How did you land your spot on the Bloodstock bill?
We are the winners of this years M2TM – Nottingham hosted by Mangata Music.
How tough was the competition this year?
Music’s always competitive, but we’ve never approached it that way. For us, it’s about putting on the best show possible, supporting each other and introducing our music to new audiences. This year’s bands have been awesome, the atmosphere’s been great and we’ve definitely come away with some new friends as well as new fans. With that in mind, the standard was incredibly high this year we felt especially with our time out away from the scene, so being chosen to play Bloodstock makes this achievement feel even more special to us!
What does playing at Bloodstock mean to you?
As a band, this is our first Bloodstock, and it’s honestly a bit surreal. A couple of us have been before as fans and know how special the festival is, but getting to play it is a completely different feeling. We’re so hyped to be part of it especially the 25th Anniversary, we can’t wait to show people what Arkdown is all about. It’s a huge milestone for us, and we’re planning to make the most of every second we’re on that stage.
For people who’ve never seen you live, what can they expect at Bloodstock?
Our live show is all about energy and getting people involved. We bring the riffs, the breakdowns, the occasional pig squeal and melodic guitar solo, we make sure there’s never a dull moment. Whether its pits opening up, crowd surfing or people just losing themselves in the music and two stepping, we want everyone to feel part of the show. We don’t just stand there and play our songs – we create an atmosphere where people can let loose and have a good time. It’s that mix of intensity and fun that’s helped us connect with both older and younger metal fans.
What day are you performing?
Sunday! Set time tbc.
What other bands are you looking forward to watching at Bloodstock this year?
There is so many! We will be trying our hardest to get round as many bands as possible as festivals are a great way to see new bands, but to name a few we will be looking forward to seeing all the headliners on the main stage, we will be looking forward to catching our buddies in After Smoke Clears, as well as the lads in Graphic Nature.
Playing the New Blood Stage is just the first steppingstone in a bands journey. What’s next in your plans for world domination?
New Blood stage is definitely one ticked off the bucket list, but it is 100% just the beginning! What we’ve been doing has got us this far, so we’re not looking to reinvent the wheel. Instead, we’ll keep writing the music we love, keep playing shows and stay true to ourselves and see just how far Arkdown can go.
Are you camping with the fans? Which campsite are you heading for?
We’ve been given artist camping access so we will be making full use of that, but you’ll see us out and about everywhere networking, hanging with friends and fans, you’ll catch us in the pits for sure.
You’ve gotta keep hydrated at Bloodstock, what is your drink of choice for the weekend?
Honestly, we’re not fussy, we’ll drink anything haha! But on stage we usually opt for water and a couple of beers, then party when the job is done.
See you at Bloodstock in a few weeks!
Oh hell yeah!
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CLOVEN HOOF – Announce New Album Never A Prophet In Your Own Land ~ First Single “Iron Mask” Out Now!
Cloven Hoof‘s tenth full-length studio album entitled Never A Prophet In Your Own Land, will release on September 25th, 2026 via High Roller Records. Pre-sale + first single very soon!
Watch the First Single “Iron Mask” Lyric Video
HERE
Once again, the vocal performance of “The Tyrant” is world-class. Lee Payne smirks: “The praise is all Harry’s. We are indeed fortunate to have such a brilliant vocalist and frontman in the band.”
“Never A Prophet In Your Own Land is not in fact a direct continuation of Heathen Cross,” continues Payne. “Heathen Cross had its own darkly heavy and brooding atmosphere. Never A Prophet In Your Own Land resembles A Sultan’s Ransom more closely, yet this resemblance was not contrived or planned. It just turned out that way.”
Never A Prophet In Your Own Land is a varied album, containing mid-tempo songs, faster tunes, epic compositions and straight heavy metal rockers, a very good mixture. “Thank you for the kind words,” beams the legendary bassist. “We wanted to make this album as rich and varied as we could, to show how far the band has progressed musically. We are in a golden place right now, and the whole record-writing process happens organically. This album has everything you could wish for in the heavy metal genre. It shows our versatility in a way that A Sultan’s Ransom did eclectically. But it takes this versatility one step further in the most satisfying album we have ever done.”
TRACK-LISTING:
01 Terror from the Sky
02 Conquistador
03 Never a Prophet
04 Gypsy Roller
05 The Bigger They Are
06 Iron Mask
07 Phantom Chaser
08 Flying Dutchman
09 Prodigal Son
10 Seven Sacred WondersLINE-UP:
Lee Payne – bass guitar
Harry (The Tyrant) Conklin – lead vocals
Luke Hatton – lead guitar
Chris Coss – lead guitar
Chris Dando – keyboards, backing vocals
Ash Baker – drums, backing vocalsArtwork by: Dimitar Nikolov ART
Band photo by: Marco VexusON-LINE:
https://www.facebook.com/clovenhoof1979
https://www.hrrecords.de/CLOVEN-HOOF
https://clovenhoof.net/Source: High Roller Records
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Listening Now : DeadJxhn – Inside the Loop
DeadJxhn delivers an adrenaline-fueled house phonk banger with Inside the Loop, blending pounding four-on-the-floor grooves with gritty phonk aesthetics and infectious club energy. Distorted basslines, hypnotic cowbells, and razor-sharp production drive the track forward, while its relentless momentum makes it impossible to stand still. Balancing underground edge with polished electronic craftsmanship, the song captures the raw excitement of late-night dancefloors without sacrificing its melodic appeal. Dark, punchy, and irresistibly addictive, Inside the Loop is a standout showcase of DeadJxhn’s knack for crafting modern, high-impact electronic music.
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Cemetery Echo – Launch New Song
Buffalo, New York gothic metal act Cemetery Echo have premiered “Cannibalistic Underground Nihilist Teens”, the first official single from their oncoming debut record Civitas Lacrimarum, set to hit the streets August 21st through Sunshine Ward Recordings.
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Apocalypse (UK) – Debut Full Length On The Way
September 25, 2026 sees the release of Apocalypse (UK) (formerly Omega (UK)) debut long player dubbed Last Man Standing. Check out the first streaming single, “You Called The Fight”, via YouTube player below.
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Melt-Banana – Announce Headline US Tour Dates
Japanese noise rock veterans Melt-Banana have booked a set of headline shows in United States, including appearances at Levitation Festival (Austin, TX) and Riot Fest (Chicago, IL).
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Horresque – Present ‘Behind The Door’ Track
Blackened death metal ensemble from Germany, Horresque, has released a brand new single/video “Behind The Door”. The track serves as the first glimpse of the band’s upcoming third full-length, Chasms Pt. III – The Dread, Unveiled, scheduled for early 2027 release. Recorded by Victor Bullock at Woodshed Studio in Landshut, Germany. Mixed and mastered also by Victor Bullock.
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Fuming Mouth – The Ringing Bell Review
An age-old challenge for critical houses like ours is that, while they simultaneously represent a cohesive vision, each editor should have their own unique voice. As time passes, writers come to AMG and go like so much beef through a meat grinder. All this faffing about to say, we have vastly different opinions, and as senior writers drop bands, new blood comes in to offer a fresh perspective. To this end, our Dear Hollow did not have a glowing opinion of Fuming Mouth’s previous album, Last Day of Sun. For me, it was one of my favorite albums that year and a record I spin frequently to this day. It was a conceptual cavalcade of crushing riffage, emotional asides, and Radiohead-esque interludes all wrapped in the blanket of melancholy that is surviving cancer. Mark Whelan’s epic battle with the dreaded disease inspired their best work, and represented a band at their most powerful, driven, and potent. With their latest, The Ringing Bell, does this inspiration give their latest life? Or are we calling the pallbearers?If Last Day of Sun was the atmospheric slow-burner, The Ringing Bell is the bludgeoning, neanderthal club. Fuming Mouth’s patented brand of death-infused hardcore in the vein of bands like Gatecreeper, Creeping Death, and Venom Prison is alive and well on their latest record. A more direct analogue to their initial release, The Grand Descent, their latest is efficient, brutal as hell, and full of a downright stupid amount of knuckledraggery. Mark Whelan remains the star of the show with his absurd number of chunky grooves and cragged riffs that fill the record, as well as his Nails-inspired vocals with their trademark frothiness and fuzz. His cleans (while only appearing on a single track this time) remain ethereal, forlorn, and spacious, making the title track an absolute highlight; melding a potent concoction of hardcore death with atmospheric cleans. Jay Weinberg (yes, previously of Slipknot fame) is the newest member, and his style and taste seem much more suited to an act as natural-sounding and raw as Fuming Mouth. His rhythmic drumming, rollicking fills, and snare abuse are more at home within hardcore than the chaotic nu-metal of Slipknot.
For those who felt Last Day of Sun was a letdown, The Ringing Bell will surely please you. There is no shortage of bulldozing riffs, explosive vocals, and blistering drumming. Tracks like “Self-Exhumed”, “Barbian Scourge”, and “Respect Mortality” are sure to topple crowds and maim concertgoers at Fuming Mouth’s next show. Mark Whelen’s divisive clean singing is all but cut from the record, and the album comes in at a slim thirty-four minutes. For many, it will be the antidote to Last Day of Sun. For me, while still a strong record in its own right, I couldn’t help but feel let down by The Ringing Bell. Gone is much of the creativity, replaced by simplified lyrics that feel downright silly at times and a detrimental dedication to destruction. The album bleeds together, and I felt myself hoping and waiting for songs as creative as “The Silence Beyond Life”, “Leaving Euphoria”, and “Postfigurement”. It was a genuine relief when the title track came on and held hints of what made Last Day of Sun so damn affecting to me even to this day.
The Ringing Bell is solid, well played, full of great moments, and genuinely heartfelt in its execution. The production is spot-on with the perfect amount of raw grit and depth, letting the hardcore hit and the death disturb. Kurt Ballou’s mixing is on point as always. Despite these positives, I found the record disappointingly shallow compared to their last album. Song after song follows the same themes of fighting back and positivity in the face of adversity to the point of silliness. I appreciate the message, and it is especially rare in the genre, but it feels childish juxtaposed with the lyricism and emotion of Last Day of Sun.
The Ringing Bell is a tale of two tastes. Those who loved their previous record may find it lacking, especially compared to contemporaries like Gatecreeper’s Dark Superstition or Tribal Gaze’s Inveighing Brilliance. But if you hated Last Day of Sun, The Ringing Bell is here to resurrect your love of Fuming Mouth. Either way, it is a solid record, but whether or not it is truly great depends on your taste for all-out destruction versus the more thoughtful musings of their previous work.
Rating: Good
DR: 5 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Triple B Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Official Site
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