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This is the fifth album from US doom metallers Khemmis. If you’re a fan of Khemmis, then a new record from the band is a big deal. If you’re not, you must check out Absolution, Hunted, Desolation, and Deceiver, as well as this new one. We’re in self titled territories here, which usually Means Something. … Continue reading “Khemmis – Khemmis (Review)”

Their catalog varies in sound — and quality — but there's at least one winner on each album. Continue reading…

In support of their recently released new album Through Zero, psychedelic/stoner metal formation Elder has confirmed another set of tour dates in Europe. Scheduled in early 2027, this trek will feature support from Temple Fang and Rezn (UK dates only).
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Celtic folk metal crew Cruachan have checked in from the studio where the recording process of their album number ten has begun. More info in due time.
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Does this make them the heaviest signing to Atlantic Records to date?

The post Rev3rent Sign With New Atlantic Records Imprint Deep Love Recordings, Premiere New “Last One Here” Music Video appeared first on Theprp.com.

For the past few months, the Los Angeles indie band Sister Gemini have been rolling out their debut album Screaming Crying Laughing Sighing. It’s out this Friday, and it merits your attention.

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Thrashers Phantom (MEX) have shared an animated music video for “Out Of The Mausoleum”, the newest single from their oncoming full-length Not Midnight Yet. The animation and editing of the video was done by El Juan E.
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It’s the middle of the day, the calm wind carries the warm sun onto your skin with an invitation to forget your every thought. Then it hits, like a swift strike of lightning that explodes with enough energy to carry you off your feet and into your head. This is where the idea is born, and where you strive to shape it into something that can soon be set free into the world. Something that will carry with it the very essence of that energy it was born with, and connect to someone with the same spark that swept you off your feet.

As an artist, this feeling is all too familiar, but as with such a gift, so too does it carry an unrelenting curse. The curse of trying to build an idea with tools you might be unfamiliar with. Whether you’re a songwriter who can’t quite shape the song how you see fit, or a large company who needs to rebrand a stale website from the ground up, this curse knows no bounds when it comes to creative roadblocks. While tutorials are more available than ever these days, true artistry is more rooted in connection, and collaboration.

Collaboration, at its heart, is the process of letting another perspective help guide your own. While that might seem counterintuitive to some, anyone looking to elevate their work often finds that another set of skills can unlock a door they never knew how to open. That is precisely where my strength in the studio shines, and why I’m opening my own door to artists who share the same passion for the process.

Whether it’s the smaller songwriter or the larger corporation, I’ve spent the past two decades helping people solve their own creative puzzle no matter the shape, size, or scope. It’s more of an analog element of effort that no TikTok tutorial, YouTube clip, or AI instruction can replicate. The little details built from years of experience that contribute to instinct, guidance, and perspective. All areas of creative focus that will help shape your idea in a way that’s both honest and unique to your own vision.

My own creative door into this field was opened with Autumns Eyes, a musical project I’ve grown over the years under the guise of heavy music born in the woods and bathed in darkness. Throughout my days creating with Autumns Eyes, I spent a lot of time helping other artists behind the scenes. Eventually it got to the point where, for business purposes, it needed a name. That’s where Beneath the Woods came from, a studio that carries the same love of nature that always found its way into my work.

If at any point you feel like your idea just isn’t getting off the ground in the way you want it to, don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m always up for a chat, even if it’s just to brainstorm some different ideas and see if something sparks another strike of lightning. Whether your project needs refinement, direction, or another set of skills to help bring it into focus, that is what Beneath the Woods was built for. If your idea is ready to take root, let’s see where it can grow.

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On July 24th, NYHC icons Madball will return with their tenth studio album, Not Your Kingdom, via Nuclear Blast. Seamlessly bridging the gap between old-school grit and the modern heavy music landscape, Madball remains an unrivaled force. Not Your Kingdom pairs the band’s trademark tales of street survival with a deeper, introspective edge, cementing the fact that hardcore still runs deep in their veins.

Madball has unleashed their second single, “Tethered”. The track serves as an unapologetic, deeply personal reflection on everything the band represents. Dissecting pivotal moments from both past and present, frontman Freddy Cricien proclaims: “I’m bound to all the things / That I’ve done and seen / Tethered to everything / All the good the bad / That made me.” Delivering the classic, high-octane groove that serves as the genre’s lifeblood, the track is paired with a music video directed by Freddy Cricien and Dave Causa who handled filming—a visual love letter to the streets of New York City where the band first took root.

Madball‘s Freddy Cricien comments: “‘Tethered’ is the opening song on the record and that’s ironic because it’s one of the last ones written for the album. I love the vibe, very bouncy groovy NYHC that really transported me back to the 90’s – hence the lyrics/theme. To my ears, it has a ‘nostalgic’ feel but still manages to come across as something new for us! Made sense for it to be the second single to demonstrate the diversity of the album – the whole thing is a story, a ride of sorts and this one as the opener really sets a good pace sonically and lyrically.”

Not Your Kindgom is available for pre-order here, in the following formats:

• CD Jewel
• Vinyl
• Blue and White Propellor (NB MO LP exclusive (EU/US))
• Blue Transparent (Retail US/EU)
• Black & Opaque Skyblue (Coretex EU Exclusive)
• Oxblood Opaque & Opaque Sky Blue (Revolver US Exclusive) Sold Out
• Not Your Kindgom Cover Art T-Shirt

Not Your Kingdom was tracked at The Boneyard Studios in Nashville, TN, with additional interludes recorded by Jeff “Stress” Davis and Chuck Treece at Chop Shop Studios. The album was produced and engineered by the team of Andrew Baylis, Aiden Thompson, and Grady Saxman, with final mixing and mastering by Lee Rouse. The striking cover art features photography by the legendary Cornell Capa, courtesy of Magnum Photos and the Cornell Capa Estate.

Decades in, Madball remains the gold standard of New York Hardcore—proving they are not just survivors, but masters of the craft. Their live performances are a masterclass in controlled chaos, dripping with a ferocity and raw integrity that most bands can only hope to emulate. They’ve stayed sincere, stayed dangerous, and stayed at the top. Ain’t nothing changed.

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