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The conquest of Mesoamerica is retold from opposing sides on Songs For The Rain God Pt. 2, the forthcoming album from Hungarian solo project EMBERTEARS. Rather than presenting the events exclusively through Hernán Cortés and the invading Spanish forces, the record also turns towards the perspective of the Aztec Empire. This historical conflict provides the […]

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Where they from?
Rhode Island. The New York Jets won their opening game against a woeful Tennessee Titans team led by the ex-Jets head coach Robert Saleh. It was such a strange and surreal feeling watching my team win a game so easily. I’ll be honest, I don’t really trust it. My therapist calls it “attachment issues,” but I don’t listen to anything he tells me.

Why the hype?
What exactly makes a grindcore band sound “zany?” It’s a term that comes up occasionally in this column whenever we cover those grind bands that tend to lean more spastic and goofy (in a good way). You know, the Psudokus of the world. Is it the tendency to pair herky-jerky, chromatic riffs with angry soccer-Dad vocals? Perhaps, and these moist boys have that in spades. But is it maybe something deeper, something about touching that rare confluence between absolute rage and absurdist humor that when done well enhances both aspects? Now we’re talking.

Latest album?
Second and Mystical, self-released. Whatever magic element it is that makes music “zany,” it is executed rather masterfully here. Tasmanian Devil riffs, panicked, desperate drumming and vocals emanating pure disgust, this is music to take a drag and watch the world cannibalize itself to. Jets are going 17-0.

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– September 15th, 2026 –

New Track Streaming + Pre-Orders Available

Stream 200 STAB WOUNDS’ “Pangs Of Conscience” HERE

200 STAB WOUNDS return in 2027 with Lowest Form, set for release on February 19th via Metal Blade Records.

The highly anticipated follow-up to their acclaimed Manual Manic Procedures, 200 STAB WOUNDS‘ eight-track Lowest Form full-length was produced, mixed, and mastered by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Cavalera), features artwork by James Bousema (Municipal Waste, Frozen Soul), and finds the band sharpening their signature blend of brutal death metal, massive riffs, and unforgettable hooks through more confident, dynamic songwriting. Rooted in the same old-school brutality that has defined them from the beginning, Lowest Form delivers leaner arrangements, stronger dynamics and a broader sense of atmosphere without sacrificing an ounce of intensity.

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Since their arrival, 200 STAB WOUNDS has established themselves as one of the most exciting forces in modern death metal through relentless touring, a powerful live presence, and an unwavering dedication to crafting songs as memorable as they are punishing. With Lowest Form, Steve Buhl (vocals, guitars), Raymond Macdonald (guitars), Todd Thompson (bass), and Owen Pooley (drums) build upon that foundation with their strongest collection of songs yet, balancing relentless aggression with more dynamic pacing, memorable arrangements and a heightened sense of tension that rewards repeat listens.

While the foundation remains unmistakably 200 STAB WOUNDS, Lowest Form reveals a band growing more confident in every aspect of its songwriting. The riffs hit harder because they’re given room to breathe, the pacing shifts naturally between explosive violence and simmering tension and every song carries its own distinct identity while serving the momentum of the record as a whole. Atmospheric synth interludes add texture without overwhelming the guitars, while the spoken-word passage in “Symbolic In Glory” demonstrates the band’s willingness to expand its palette in service of the songs rather than novelty. The result is an album that feels unmistakably rooted in classic death metal while showcasing a band whose songwriting has reached a new level of focus and sophistication.

“We are very excited to finally release Lowest Form to the world,” the band says. “We’ve worked harder on this record than anything else in our lives. We’re really proud of this one, and we hope you guys enjoy it as much as we do. See you somewhere in the world. Here’s to a new chapter.“

That chapter begins with the opening track and lead single “Pangs Of Conscience,” a song that showcases the album’s balance of aggression and introspection. Driven by the band’s trademark ferocity while exploring themes of self-reflection, accountability and personal growth, the track captures the album’s broader songwriting approach, pairing the band’s trademark ferocity with greater dynamic contrast and more introspective lyrical themes. “This song is about entering a point in your life where you find yourself sometimes making mistakes that go against who you really are as a human, and having to find yourself again,” the band explains. “This song is one of the most dynamic musically and lyrically that we’ve done, and we’re really proud of it.”

Stream 200 STAB WOUNDS‘ “Pangs Of Conscience” HERE

Lowest Form will be released on CD and digitally as well as vinyl in the following color variants:

Rigor Mortis (US)
Blood Burst (US – limited run of 500)
Pure Emptiness (US)
Evaporation (US)
Shredded Lungs (US – Metal Injection Exclusive – limited run of 200)
180g Black (EU)
Bong Water Bile (EU – 500 limited run)
Demon Semen (EU – 300 limited run)
Cirrhosis (EU – 300 limited run)
Evaporation Of Flesh (EU – Evil Greed Exclusive – 300 limited run)

Find pre-orders at: metalblade.com/200stabwounds

Lowest Form Track Listing:
01. Pangs of Conscience
02. Wicked Butchery
03. Sweet Suicide
04. Methodically Slaughtered
05. Symbolic in Glory
06. Psychopomp
07. Taste of Betrayal…The Ultimate Consequence
08. Punishment Eternal

200 STAB WOUNDS Live:
w/ Maul:
9/17/2026 The Stache – Grand Rapids, MI
9/18/2026 Frankies – Toledo, OH
w/ Tribal Gaze, Maul:
9/19/2026 The 58 at Eastside Bowl – Nashville, TN
9/20/2026 Louder than Life – Louisville, KY * Festival Date
9/21/2026 Hoosier Dome – Indianapolis, IN
9/22/2026 Mad Malts Brewing – Huntsville, AL
9/23/2026 Mosey’s Downtown – Panama City, FL
9/24/2026 Masquerade Purgatory – Atlanta, GA
9/26/2026 Iron Horse Saloon – Daytona, FL * Nightshift Party Weekend
9/27/2026 The Orpheum – Tampa, FL
9/28/2026 The Radio Room – Greenville, SC
9/29/2026 Revival Asheville – Asheville, NC
9/30/2026 Ace of Cups – Columbus, OH

w/ Whitechapel, Sylosis, Tribal Gaze:
1/22/2027 Hellraiser – Leipzig, DE
1/23/2027 Batschkapp – Frankfurt am Main, DE
1/24/2027 Trix – Antwerp, BE
1/26/2027 The Academy – Dublin, IE
1/28/2027 SWG3 Galvanizers – Glasgow, GB
1/29/2027 Electric Ballroom – London, GB
1/30/2027 Manchester Academy 2 – Manchester, GB
1/31/2027 O2 Academy – Bristol, GB
2/01/2027 XOYO – Birmingham, GB
2/03/2027 Trabendo – Paris, FR
2/05/2027 Sala Mon Live – Madrid, ES
2/06/2027 Razzmatazz 2 – Barcelona, ES
2/07/2027 Rayonne – Lyon, FR
2/09/2027 Magazzini Generali – Milan, IT
2/10/2027 Z7 Konzertfabrik – Pratteln, CH
2/12/2027 Live Music Hall – Cologne, DE
2/13/2027 Große Freiheit 36 – Hamburg, DE
2/14/2027 Tivoli Vredenburg Ronda – Utrecht, NL
2/16/2027 Roxy – Prague, CZ
2/17/2027 Arena – Vienna, AT
2/19/2027 Backstage – Munich, DE
2/20/2027 Metropol – Berlin, DE
2/21/2027 Amager Bio – Copenhagen, DK
2/23/2027 Rockefeller – Oslo, NO
2/24/2027 Fallan – Stockholm, SE
2/26/2027 Tavara-asema – Tampere, FI
2/27/2027 Aeeniwalli – Helsinki, FI
2/28/2027 Helitehas – Tallinn, EE
3/01/2027 Spelet – Riga, LV
3/02/2027 Progresja – Warsaw, PL

200 STAB WOUNDS:
Steve Buhl – vocals, guitars
Raymond Macdonald – guitars
Todd Thompson – bass
Owen Pooley – drums

FIND ONLINE:
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https://www.facebook.com/200StabWounds
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Roxy Music guitarist Phil Manzanera is considering the re-establishment of his prog quartet Quiet Sun, after they reconvened to oversee the expanded reissue of their only album, 1975’s Mainstream.

Manzanera originally formed the band on the fringes of the Canterbury scene in the 60s alongside former Dulwich College schoolmate and later Matching Mole bassist Bill MacCormick, future Gong/This Heat drummer Charles Hayward and keyboard player Dave Jarrett.

They went their separate ways in 1971 – but three years later, when Manzanera was making solo album Diamond Head, he got Quiet Sun back together to record Mainstream at the same time, with track titles including Trumpets With Motherhood, Rongwrong and Mummy Was An Asteroid, Daddy Was A Small Non-Stick Kitchen Utensil. Additional help came from Brian Eno and Bill’s brother, author Ian MacDonald.

Although it was their only album, Manzanera later noticed it had developed a cult following. “The minute anything was mentioned on my website, people would come out of the woodwork from all over the world, partly because of Charles and Bill and their work with Robert Wyatt and Gong. I always felt we were part of that Canterbury school.”

When Manzanera and his old bandmates found the original analogue tapes, they were impressed. “The musicianship was amazing considering we hadn’t played together for five years at that point, and I don’t think I’d rehearsed at all for those sessions.”

They took the opportunity to create a 21st-century product with remixed and remastered versions, as well as unheard material and a 60-page book. “We felt like we had the opportunity to make it a definitive package,” says Manzanera. “We thought, ‘Let’s add in as many new bits of bric-a-brac as we can find.’ We rinsed all the pictures and stories we had.”

That may not be the end of the Quiet Sun story. The quartet who made the original album wound up working on new studio material, which could see the light of day soon.

“We still have to decide if it’s any good!” Manzanera says. “There’s about nine extra people involved, so it’s a bit like a collective. It’s been very interesting to come back to work with those guys and expand the Quiet Sun project 50 years later.”

The 51st anniversary edition of Mainstream is on sale now.

“Death will take you. Hell will keep you.” That creed sits at the centre of FUNERAL WITCHERY, a black metal entity formed beneath the desert sun of Tucson, Arizona. After four independently released singles, the band are preparing to deliver their first full-length statement: Beyond the Light. There is little room for gradual introduction once […]

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Another taste of decay.

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Black metal seldom looks towards the light without suspicion. “Crystal Skies,” however, introduces an unexpectedly positive undertone into AUTUMNFALL’s flowing melancholy. The Finnish melodic black metal band’s new single unfolds patiently, allowing its interwoven guitar melodies to gather momentum rather than forcing an immediate climax. A restrained rhythm section supports the gradual progression, while the […]

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Electric High’s Close To Be hits with the kind of raw, riff-driven force that feels built for loud speakers. The Norwegian band lean into heavy classic-rock territory here, balancing thick guitars and a hard-driving rhythm section with a strong melodic instinct that keeps the track from becoming all muscle. There’s a gritty, old-school feel to the guitar work, but the performance has enough energy and punch to make it feel alive rather than retro for the sake of it. The vocals ride confidently over the weight of the instrumentation, while the arrangement keeps pushing forward without unnecessary detours. Close To Be is a straightforward rock track in the best sense — big riffs, solid hooks and plenty of attitude, with Electric High clearly more interested in turning the amps up than polishing away the rough edges.

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US-based rising instrumental progressive metallers, Sometime In February, are excited to release a brand new track titled ‘Nightlight’. Coming off the back of a string of Summer US live dates, the track is an exciting taste of what is to come. Listen to the track now here: https://sometimeinfebruary.lnk.to/Nightlight-Single

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Tristan Auman comments: “’Nightlight’ was written in a headspace similar to our 2024 single “Hiding Place.” While in the trenches of writing our next record, we wanted to stretch our legs and write something free from the bounds of a bigger picture, and lean into styles that we may only dip our toes into. For this single, it was early-2010s era progressive metal/djent, something we appreciate but usually avoid when writing. In true SIF fashion, it also includes fun and upbeat highs, melodramatic lows, and singable hooks that might make you forget we’re an instrumental band.”

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