Recenzja Ageless Gateway „Corruptor of Stars”

 Ageless Gateway

„Corruptor of Stars”

Godz ov War 2026

Ageless Gateway to kolejny świeżak w stajni Godz ov War. Projekt ten pochodzi z naszego pięknego kraju, i jest tworem jednoosobowym, w którym za wszystko odpowiada muzyk o pseudonimie Apparition. Człowiek ten, przynajmniej w warstwie tekstowej, wziął na celownik kosmos, a dokładniej wizje zainspirowane serią Gemini Home Entertainment, czyli obserwacją zmian w ciałach niebieskich, mutacją ludzkości, i tym podobne sprawy. (Czytaj dalej...)

Recenzja Sectarian Defacement „Hostile Consuming Rapture”

 Sectarian Defacement

„Hostile Consuming Rapture”

Grave Island Records 2026

To młoda kapela z Ukrainy, która w zeszłym roku wydała debiutancką epkę. Teraz przyszedł czas na pełniaka, no to jest. Już patrząc na okładkę trochę wiedziałem, czego się spodziewać po „Hostile Consuming Rapture”. Połamany, czy też mocno wykoślawiony pożeracz ludzkich dusz, zwiastował równie pokiereszowaną muzę. (Czytaj dalej...)

Singiel od COGNIZANCE

 

Leeds (UK) - Progressive Death Metallers, COGNIZANCE, have partnered with No Clean Singing for the video premiere of "The Zone," the third single from forthcoming album, In Light, No Shape. Click below!

nocleansinging.com/2026/04/08/an-ncs-video-premiere-cognizance-the-zone/

Following 2024’s critically acclaimed LP Phantazein, COGNIZANCE return with In Light, No Shape May 1 on Willowtip Records!

Four LPs deep and a slew of EPs behind them, COGNIZANCE show no signs of restraining the pace of unrelenting inventive riffs and razor-sharp grooves. In Light, No Shape is a masterful Progressive Death Metal opus, rich in texture and atmospheric detail, delivering everything long-time listeners crave while channeling the mid-90s technical extremity of Death, Extol, and Meshuggah. This time, the band deliberately fractures the conventions of modern extreme production, opting instead for a more organic and visceral mix that sharpens the defining traits of their work.

In Light, No Shape marks the first lineup shift in a decade, as the band sharpen from a quintet to a quartet with founding guitarist Alex Baillie stepping forward as vocalist while retaining guitar duties, following the 2023 departure of founding vocalist Henry “Big Mac” Pryce.

Track Listing:

1. Transient Fixations

2. Inflection Chants

3. A Game of Proliferation [Video]

4. Chasm

5. Vertical Illusion

6. A Reconfiguration

7. Witness Marks [Video]

8. Subterranean Incantation

9. Induced Contortions

10. The Zone

Nowy numer MÖHRKVLTH

 

Today, Breton black metallers Möhrkvlth premiere the new track "Noz Ar Re Grouget" at the Atmospheric Black Metal Albums YouTube channel. The track is the second to be revealed from the band's highly anticipated second album, Gwenojennoù An Ankounac’h, set for international release on May 5th via Antiq. Hear Möhrkvlth's "Noz Ar Re Grouget" in its entirety exclusively HERE.

UNDERTAKERS szykują nowy album

 

Italian death-grind veterans UNDERTAKERS have announced the release of their new album, "Global Dominion", set to drop on July 10th, 2026 via Time To Kill Records. Representing a significant step forward for the band, the record is poised to surprise many with its sharpened identity and uncompromising vision.

This album marks the most mature chapter in the band’s history. It is where everything finally locks into place: grindcore violence, hardcore urgency, death metal weight and sharp black metal edges fused into a modern sound that never betrays its old-school DNA. No nostalgia trip, no trend-chasing—just experience, control, and intent.

The record is built on contrast: precision versus chaos, speed versus crushing mid-tempos, modern production versus a raw, uncompromising attitude. Every track serves a purpose, every riff hits with direction. This is a band that knows exactly who it is and has nothing left to prove.

Lyrically and conceptually, the album is both a denunciation and a reflection. "Global Dominion" is the core statement: a ruthless look at power, control, and submission in contemporary society, but also a mirror held up to human nature itself. This is not abstract politics, it’s about systems we live in, benefit from, and are crushed by at the same time.

Tracks like "Rise of the Resistance", "Collapse Protocol", and "Iron Regime" define the first impact: rebellion, systemic failure, and enforced order. "Plutocracy Era" sharpens the focus, exposing a world ruled by wealth and influence, while "Just Keep Fighting" stands as a blunt survival mantra. The album closes with "Global Dominion" and "United Front", tying the narrative together: awareness without illusions, resistance without rhetoric.

This is a heavy record with something to say. Cold, aggressive, and direct. Modern in form, old-school in spirit. No compromises.

The first single and further details about the album will be revealed soon.

Nowy VARGRAV do odsłuchu

 

Today, Finnish symphonic black metallers Vargrav stream the entirety of their highly anticipated fourth album, Dimension: Daemonium, ahead of its release. Set for international release on April 17th via Werewolf Records, hear Vargrav's Dimension: Daemonium in its entirety HERE at Werewolf's official YouTube channel.

BLACK REVELATION zapowiadają drugą płytą

 

NINE RECORDS proudly presents “No Light Upon Us All,” the second full-length offering from Germany’s Black Revelation.

Black Revelation return with a work that deepens and sharpens their sonic doomy identity. Where their debut established a foundation of darkness and weight, “No Light Upon Us All” expands that language into something more immersive, more deliberate, and undeniably more intense.

Across the album, towering riffs intertwine with hypnotic structures and a dense, oppressive atmosphere. The band navigates between slow-burning tension and bursts of raw, unfiltered force, crafting a sound that feels both controlled and volatile. There is a strong sense of cohesion throughout - each composition feeding into a broader, shadow-laden narrative that unfolds with patience and purpose.

Black Revelation draw from a wide spectrum of traditional and heavy music, channeling it into a focused and distinctive whole. The result is an album that resonates with depth and intent, revealing new layers with each listen.

“No Light Upon Us All” stands as a confident and uncompromising statement - a record that not only continues the band’s trajectory, but elevates it. With this release,

Black Revelation reaffirm their place within the doom metal scene while pushing their sound into darker, more commanding territory.

Tracklist:

1. Siyah Vahiy

2. Thoughts Of Ruination

3. A Burning Life

4. No Light Upon Us All

5. Veil Of Eternal Nightfall

6. One Mind

Premiere track "Thoughts of Ruination" is available through Bandcamp:

Nowy GRIEF COLLECTOR za dwa tygodnie

 

US doom metal act Grief Collector returns with its highly anticipated new full-length album, The Death of All Dreams, set for release at the end of April via Nine Records.

Featuring 10 tracks of uncompromising heaviness, The Death of All Dreams showcases the band’s signature blend of crushing riffs, somber melodies, and deeply emotive vocals. Rooted in the traditions of classic doom metal, the album delivers a powerful and cohesive listening experience that emphasizes atmosphere, weight, and authenticity.

With this release, Grief Collector reaffirms its commitment to the genre’s core values - slow tempos, dark moods, and an unfiltered emotional approach - while continuing to refine its sound into something both timeless and distinct.

Tracklist:

1. The Death Of All Dreams

2. Cosmic Loneliness

3. Funeral World

4. One In Death

5. A Sickening Sadness

6. New Sorrow Old Heart

7. Agony Eater

8. Terminal Lucidity

9. Nightmares Wide Awake

10. Nights In White Satin

Premiere track "Agony Eater" is available through Bandcamp and Youtube as lyric video.

Singiel IRON KOBRA

 

On June 19th internationally, Dying Victims Productions will release Iron Kobra’s highly anticipated third album, Eternal Dagger, on CD and vinyl LP formats. And today, Deaf Forever magazine's website premieres the new track "Trembling Dungeons." Hear Iron Kobra's "Trembling Dungeons" in its entirety exclusively HERE.

Formed in 2008, Germany’s Iron Kobra began with a noble mission: to bring heavy metal back to its unpolished, rough, and weird roots. Influenced by heroes of old like Iron Maiden, Cirith Ungol, Living Death, Manowar, and Tank with a sprinkle of punk, the band brewed up a venomous concoction of catchy-yet-speedy heavy metal with maximum potential for engagement – whether it was singing along to, banging your head, and / or raising your fist! Their first few years were busy, releasing the Cult of the Snake demo in 2009 and the Battlesword EP the year after. After playing extensively all throughout Europe and earning a reputation for being a force to be reckoned with live, Iron Kobra teamed up with Dying Victims in 2012 for the release of their momentous debut album, Dungeon Masters, and three years later for their more refined second album, Might & Magic. The years after – especially those around the pandemic – brought the band’s external momentum to a crawl. But behind the scenes, they were still writing and playing select shows, even venturing as far as Japan.

Now, at very long last, Iron Kobra return to stake their claim as kings of swords & sorcery metal with Eternal Dagger! Granted, the characteristically amazing cover artwork suggests a sci-fi bent, but the timeless HEAVY METAL the Germans unleash here is vintage Iron Kobra: immediately recognizable as them, but still reflecting on (and refining) their past, incorporating influences from their favorite bands to result in something that will be YOUR favorite soon enough! Aided by the gleaming & glorious production of Stefan Castevet (Vulture, Luzifer), Eternal Dagger explodes with excitement at every turn, its nine songs ranging speed metal tracks like “Trembling Dungeons” to NWOBHM-fueled rockers like “Shibuya Nights” and epics like "Mountains of Madness.” It goes without saying that Iron Kobra’s arsenal here offers a wide variety of pure metal gold, evoking the likes of Exciter, Brocas Helm, Diamond Head, and early Running Wild but, of course, with their undeniable personality and panache.

So strap yourselves to your seats, maniacs: the Cult of the Snake is back, bringing you heavy hymns that will pierce your eardrums like a heavy metal drill!

In the meantime, hear the brand-new track "Trembling Dungeons" exclusively HERE, courtesy of Deaf Forever, Germany's defenders of the true. Cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Iron Kobra's Eternal Dagger

1. Trembling Dungeons

2. Forbidden Fruits

3. Fliehen

4. Shibuya Nights

5. Silver Strings And Iron Wings

6. Eternal Dagger

7. Unchained & Untamed

8. Treacherous Tyrant

9. Mountains Of Madness

Zapowiedź nowego DELIVERANCE

 

With their new album, DELIVERANCE aims to explore the far reaches of the universe, yet the Parisian quartet never forgets to return to Earth with the diptych "The Banquet" which closes the record and serves as both the conclusion (or perhaps the beginning) of this expedition.

Set against their signature avant-garde blend of doom, sludge, black metal, and psychedelia, discover "The Banquet Part I" the first single from "The Voyager Golden Banquet", scheduled for release on May 22 via Les Acteurs de l’Ombre.

"This track, divided into two parts, represents a culmination of the interstellar journey we’ve crafted on this album. After this long voyage, 'The Banquet Part I' gives us a glimpse of light at the end of the tunnel, evoking strength and hope to continue this journey that may not yet be over…" Deliverance

Klip od GALIBOT

GALIBOT announces the release of "Pénitent" the first single from their upcoming second album "Catabase" set to drop on May 8 via Les Acteurs de L’Ombre.

This music video offers a first glimpse into the project's intense and immersive universe, inviting listeners on a striking, incandescent descent into the heart of the mines.

"Pénitent" depicts the perilous work of elite miners tasked with a mission as essential as it is dangerous: igniting firedamp to purify the tunnels. Sent alone into the depths, the penitent, clad in water-soaked clothing as his only protection, crawls forward with torch in hand to consume the deadly gas. Heroic yet tragic, he embodies the constant struggle between survival and sacrifice.

This gripping narrative inspires a musical composition that mirrors its subject: raw, intense, and deeply melancholic. "Pénitent" alternates between violent breaks, piercing leads, and more melodic, ethereal passages, conveying the full tension and duality of the story.

Produced and recorded at Minotaure Studio, then mixed and mastered at St Marthe Studio, this first single is accompanied by visuals crafted by David Stan, enhancing the immersion in this dark, story-rich universe.

With "Catabase" GALIBOT continues to explore profound human themes, cementing a strong and singular artistic identity.

Pre-orders: https://www.lesacteursdelombre.net/product-category/preorders

Recenzja A.H.P. “Alltid imot deg”

 A.H.P.

“Alltid imot deg”

Purity Through Fire 2026

Wiem, co sobie pomyślicie. Patrząc na okładkę tej płyty, oraz nazwę, będącą klasycznym skrótowcem, założycie, że to jakiś punkowy album, pewnie jedenaście prostych i szybkich numerów w osiemnaście minut. Ja się nabrałem!  W rzeczywistości A.H.P. stoi za „Against Human Plague” (taki zresztą był tytuł debiutanckiego krążka, wydanego dekadę temu przez Via Nocturna), a sam zespół tworzą dość znane z krajowego podwórka persony, stacjonujące obecnie w krainie fiordów. (Czytaj dalej...)

Recenzja Tarask „Sitra Ahra”

 Tarask

„Sitra Ahra”

Antiq 2026

To francuski, jednoosobowy projekt, który pochodzi z Marsylii i na ten czas, wydaje swój drugi album. To sześć dość długich numerów, które utrzymane są w black metalowym tonie. Diabelszczyzna jak to u Francuzów, którzy lubią modyfikować bądź rozwijać ten gatunek. Jak zwał, tak zwał. W przypadku „Sitra Ahra” mamy do czynienia z ujęciem modernistycznym, które wybrzmiewa rzecz jasna, po francusku. (Czytaj dalej...)

Kolejny nowy numer od ABUSER

 

Polish thrashers ABUSER return in full force with “Painbringer”, the third and final advance single, delivered as a visualizer video. A direct hit of fast, aggressive, no-holds-barred Thrash Metal.

The track serves as a preview of their highly anticipated debut album “Blood Marks”, set for release on May 7th through Xtreem Music on CD and digital formats. A record built to tear everything apart with razor-sharp riffs, relentless speed, and an uncompromising old-school attitude.

Get ready to leave your mark… in blood

Można odsłuchać kolaboracyjny album DEMONOLOGISTS & VAINORAS

 

Everything Is Noise is hosting the exclusive full album premiere of "Plantae Arcanvs", the new collaborative work between DEMONOLOGISTS and VAINORAS.

Set for international release on April 10th via Aesthetic Death, the album stands as a true meeting of distinct artistic visions, merging dark electronic textures with jazz-inflected doom and avantgarde experimentation.

Listeners can now experience the record in full ahead of its official release, exclusively through Everything Is Noise - an invitation to step into the hallucinatory world of "Plantae Arcanvs".

Stream it HERE.