Recenzja Dead Void „Cranial Devastation”

 Dead Void

„Cranial Devastation”

Me Saco Un Ojo / Dark Descend 2026

Moje spotkanie z debiutanckim krążkiem Dead Void, z dwa tysiące dwudziestego drugiego, wyglądało niczym pojedynek Ivana Drago z Apollo Creedem. Wystarczyło kilka strzałów, i nie byłem w stanie się pozbierać. Cztery lata później zespół powraca z albumem numer dwa. Wiadomo, że w tym przypadku nie było już ze strony przeciwnika mowy o żadnym zaskoczeniu, bo spodziewałem się wyprowadzania ciosów o najwyższej sile rażenia. (Czytaj dalej...)

Recenzja Harms „Rebirth of the Cold”

 Harms

„Rebirth of the Cold”

Time To Kill Records 2026

Harms jest pięcioosobową kapelą z Finlandii, która powstała w 2017 roku. Mają już na koncie debiutancki album, demosa i epkę, a ósmego maja wrócili z kolejnym krążkiem. Finowie grają dość nowoczesną muzykę metalową, opartą o metalcore, ale kilka innych składników w ich muzyce można znaleźć. (Czytaj dalej...)

Nowy CONSECRATION do odsłuchu

 

British death-doom outfit CONSECRATION are now streaming their entire new album “Exanimis” in an exclusive premiere hosted by Death Metal Promotion, ahead of its official release on May 29th, 2026 via Nuclear Winter Records.

Listen to the full album at THIS LOCATION.

Można odsłuchać nowy PHARMACIST

 

Today, Japanese goregrinders Pharmacist stream the entirety of their highly anticipated third album, Vertebrae After Vertebrae, at the Death Metal Promotion YouTube channel. Set for international release on May 29th via Hells Headbangers, hear Pharmacist's Vertebrae After Vertebrae in its entirety exclusively HERE.

Nowy numer HOC EST BELLUM

 

Blackened death metal assault unit HOC EST BELLUM have released “Vomit Black Ecstasy”, the new single taken from the band’s upcoming debut full-length “Filth Majesty”, due out on June 26, 2026 via Time To Kill Records.

With “Vomit Black Ecstasy”, HOC EST BELLUM further unveil the violent and war-driven vision at the core of “Filth Majesty”, delivering a track that strikes with savage intensity and oppressive force. Blending corrosive black metal hostility with the crushing weight of death metal, the band advances like a relentless bombardment, fueled by militant rhythms, feral aggression and a suffocating atmosphere of destruction.

Youtube: https://youtu.be/Y1caUzGj9Kc

Debiut SOMNIA FINEM do odsłuchu

 

On May 29th internationally, Signal Rex will release Somnia Finem's highly anticipated debut album, Desassossego, on CD format. And today, the No Gleaming Light YouTube channel streams the album in its entirety. Hear Somnia Finem's Desassossego in its entirety exclusively HERE.

Nowy DEFILED za dwa tygodnie

 

DEFILED will release their ninth album, Altered State, on June 12th via Season of Mist. The album's title track is out today, accompanied by a music video, and it's a reasonable entry point into what the record is doing: tempo shifts that owe more to progressive and fusion logic than death metal convention, with a structure that resists easy mapping on first listen.

The album draws lyrically from George Orwell's 1984, using its dystopian framework as a lens for surveillance, doublespeak, and mass control; territory that feels less like concept record and more like a band processing the present in the only language available to them. Musically, Defiled remain where they've always been: outside the lineage. Neither old-school revivalists nor technical death metal practitioners, they've evolved in isolation since the early '90s, and Altered State is the sharpest distillation of that yet.

Recenzja Liminal Sky „All Tomorrow's Darkness”

 Liminal Sky

„All Tomorrow's Darkness”

Karisma Rec. 2026

Po Liminal Sky sięgnąłem trochę przypadkowo. Bo ani nie jestem specjalnym fanem Ulver, ani niewiele znam z twórczości Hexvessel, a to właśnie muzycy tych zespołów, między innymi, wchodzą w skład rzeczonego projektu. Stwierdziłem jednak, że czasem trzeba się odchamić i posłuchać czego innego niż tylko hałasu. „All Tomorrow’s Darkness” to niemal godzina grania z gatunku post-rock. (Czytaj dalej...)

Recenzja Junon „The Golden Citadel of the Astral Sphere”

 Junon

„The Golden Citadel of the Astral Sphere”

I, Voidhanger Records 2026

Junon jest Niemką i swoją ksywką nazwała ten projekt w 2022 roku. Po czterech latach tworzenia, czego przedsmak w postaci demosa otrzymaliśmy rok wcześniej, teraz dostajemy debiutancką płytę. Składają się na nią dwa kawałki ze wspomnianego „Promo MMXXV” i dwie nowe kompozycje. Muzyka w wykonaniu Junon jest upiorna, podobnie jak zdjęcie artystki dołączone do materiału promocyjnego. (Czytaj dalej...)

Debiut GRIMVEIL za dwa tygodnie

 

Today, Purity Through Fire announces June 5th as the international release date Grimveil's striking debut album, Beneath the Veil of Silent Woods, on digipack CD format.

Grimveil is a brand-new formation between two current pillars of Purity Through Fire, Revenant (Order of Nosferat, Sarkrista, Siechknecht, Velmorth) and Tårfödd's Simon Lindgren. Revenant explains the genesis of the project: "After working together with Simon on the latest Tårfödd album, we decided to start a new project, as well, one that goes deeper into themes of nature, forests, and the atmosphere of the woods. Living right at the edge of the woods, nature has been a huge source of inspiration for me. A lot of the ideas and moods behind this project came from my daily walks with my dog through the forest, especially during quiet foggy mornings and late evenings out there. We wanted to capture exactly that feeling within this project."

Indeed they do on Grimveil's first full-length, Beneath the Veil of Silent Woods. Too perfectly titled, this eight-song / 62-minute record lays forth a landscape of misty melancholia & mysticism, nostalgia for rustic pre-Industrial Revolution times, and the awe-inspiring grandiosity of nature untouched by human hands. With Lindgren handling all music and Revenant on vocals, the form may seem somewhat familiar, but the content - as channeled through these two creative, ultra-prolific men - most definitely elevates itself above what the two may accomplish separately. Mostly mid-to-downtempo but not without bursts of lashing speed, Beneath the Veil of Silent Woods works a majestic, mesmerizing spell through somberly melodic riffing and the heartfelt ripped throat of Revenant. Coupled with extended all-acoustic sections and a faint fog of ethereal synth, Grimveil truly invoke the sensations of solitary forest contemplation. The journey begins Beneath the Veil of Silent Woods!

In the meantime, hear the brand-new track "Into the Depths of Shrouded Pines" HERE at Purity Through Fire's official YouTube channel. Cover and tracklisting are as follows:

Tracklisting for Grimveil's Beneath the Veil of Silent Woods

1. Where the Path Fades to Nothing

2. Into the Depths of Shrouded Pines

3. Only Trees Bear Witness

4. Beneath the Veil of Silent Woods

5. The Distant Murmur of Trees

6. Where Beauty Breathes in Silence

7. As Fog Devours the Trail

8. The Light that Lives in Leaves

Debiut TORPOR w lipcu

 

DYING VICTIMS PRODUCTIONS is proud to present the highly anticipated debut album of Poland’s TORPOR, Ðungeon Ðescent, on CD and vinyl LP formats.

TORPOR were formed in Warsaw by three school friends and music fans under the huge influence of Bathory. While recording their first release, Burning Realms / Behold the Spell of Black Fortress, in dusk of 2017, the band were laying their music foundations inspired by the epic side of black and the haunted / melancholic side of early ‘80s heavy metal.

Since their last release – 2021’s The Ancient Tales EP, which was actually recorded in 2019 – TORPOR parted ways with their drummer, who alongside Mike Magister I.V. and Franciszek Archont, was a founding member of the trio. Upon the arrival of a new drummer and long-time friend, Bloodhammer, they recorded their debut album. It marks the result of their work and path undertaken.

"We knew it was our direction to follow and polish, so now, after some time, we can happily present our debut album, Ðungeon Ðescent,” the band state. “It is our first real record that pictures our vision exactly how we liked to. After years of wandering around basement rehearsal rooms and two self-released demos, we are finally coming out of our lairs with this LP under the banners of DYING VICTIMS."

Their past connections with fellow labelmates ARMAGH and FUKKIN’ VENGEANCE somewhat explains TORPOR’s link to the idiosyncratic side of ancient heavy metal, which has taken far more prominence on Ðungeon Ðescent over the first-wave black metal side – but that’s only part of the picture. Some might call it “cleaning up,” others might liken it to a harnessing of feral energies, but TORPOR’s emphatic-yet-stoic strut conveys equal amounts of energy and mystery, finesse and fine-tuning. Of course, the power-trio can kick into high gear when they want to, be it heroic gallop or even hypnotic blast, but their sense of movement from one moody segment to the next imparts a narrative flow that’s part and parcel of their lyrical imagery. Or, perhaps it’s true swords & sorcery metal without belaboring the point – no “COOL IMAGERY DUDE” without the music & atmosphere to back it up, more specifically – that harkens to a glorious, sadly bygone era.

However you approach this Ðungeon Ðescent, TORPOR have surely delivered a cult classic in the making. Passion, authenticity, the reverberating ring of truth…ancient powers arise from time immemorial!

Release date:

24th July

Zapowiedź debiutu RAKINUA

 

Dark folk/progressive entity RAKINUA unveil today their new single "Warrior of Light", offering a further glimpse into the immersive and emotionally charged world shaped within the upcoming debut album "Esi Um Ninu – Heal Us, Mother", due out on May 29th, 2026 via Dusktone.

One of the album’s most immediate and evocative compositions, "Warrior of Light" revolves around the symbolic cycle of the sun: born at dawn in a fragile red glow, crossing the sky through struggle and sacrifice, before falling once more into darkness - only to rise again and continue the fight.. Through this imagery, the song explores endurance, loss and rebirth, channeling the idea of an eternal warrior sustained by fire and memory.

Musically, the track intertwines delicate harp textures, acoustic guitars and expansive metal arrangements, balancing dark folk atmospheres with progressive sensibilities and emotionally resonant melodies. Gentle passages coexist with heavier, more dramatic movements, creating a sound that feels both intimate and cinematic, rooted in ancient imagery yet deeply human in its emotional core.

With "Warrior of Light", RAKINUA further expands a musical vision built on atmosphere, storytelling and dynamic contrasts, crafting a sound capable of merging introspection and grandeur without losing melodic immediacy.

Stream "Warrior of Light" HERE.

Emerging from a fertile intersection of sound and storytelling, RAKINUA stand as the convergence of two distinct creative forces: one driven by an insatiable urge toward musical expression, the other endowed with a rare gift for narrative architecture. Together, they have shaped a work that aspires not merely to be heard, but to be inhabited: a threshold into another world, where time dissolves and meaning is carved in ancient symbols.

Inspired by Alpine sacrificial sites that have borne witness to nearly three millennia of ritual practice, “Esi Um Ninu – Heal Us, Mother” unfolds as a concept album of rare depth and cohesion. Its narrative follows a priestess whose desperate attempts to appease increasingly wrathful gods ultimately condemn her tribe to ruin. This tragedy is revealed through the voice of an oracle, a liminal presence bridging past, present, and future: an eternal witness to a fate that cannot be undone.

Musically, RAKINUA traverse a wide and evocative spectrum. Their sound resonates with the ritualistic pulse of Heilung and Wardruna, the dark introspection of Myrkur, and the progressive depth of Opeth, Porcupine Tree, and Anathema. Yet these references serve only as distant constellations; “Esi Um Ninu – Heal Us, Mother” charts its own path, guided by an archaic, almost primordial spirit.

The album was produced by Fabio D'Amore (Serenity, Perchta) at Synonym Of Sound, with concept and lyrics crafted by Velis and Madame Noctinebra. Their work draws upon archaeological insight, a refined aesthetic sensibility, and the evocative power of a forgotten tongue intertwined with Raetic symbols. The result is a body of songs that feels both meticulously constructed and organically unearthed.

RAKINUA’s vision extends beyond the recorded form. Their ceremonial live manifestations - ranging from the electrifying Full Electric Tribe Ritual to the intimate Acoustic Tribe Ritual - translate the album’s essence into immersive, communal experiences. Each performance becomes an act of remembrance, a rekindling of something older than language itself.

With “Esi Um Ninu – Heal Us, Mother”, RAKINUA do not simply present a debut; they open a passage. It is an invitation to step into a narrative suspended between epochs, where the echo of forgotten rites still lingers—and where the future, though foreseen, may yet be resisted.

Tracklist:

01. The Prophecy

02. Sacrilege

03. First Vision of the Oracle

04. Goddess of the Night

05. Second Vision of the Oracle

06. Warrior of Light

07. Third Vision of the Oracle

08. Shepherd of the Clouds

09. Fourth Vision of the Oracle

10. Spirits of Waters

11. Fifth Vision of the Oracle

12. Terra

13. Hear Me

14. Last Vision of the Oracle

15. The Old Paths – Sangue

16. Peaceful Night

Singiel od IRON KOBRA

 

Today, sword & sorcery metallers Iron Kobra premiere the new track "Eternal Dagger" at heavily trafficked web-portal Metal.de. The track is the third to be revealed from the band's highly anticipated third album, Eternal Dagger, set for international release on June 19th via Dying Victims Productions. Hear Iron Kobra's title track "Eternal Dagger' in its entirety exclusively HERE.

Recenzja Arrows „Yearning Arrows; Cloven Suns”

 Arrows

„Yearning Arrows; Cloven Suns”

Independent 2025

Uciekł mi gdzieś ten materiał. Może dlatego, że wydany został jedynie w wersji kasetowej, w dodatku przez sam zespół, zatem informacja o jego premierze do mnie nie dotarła, a ja zapomniałem dopytywać u źródła. A miałem go na celowniku choćby z tego powodu, że odpowiedzialni zań ludzie nierzadko już udowodnili, że muzykami są nietuzinkowymi i potrafią tworzyć muzykę wymykającą się ogólno przyjętym ramom. (Czytaj dalej...)

Nowy numer SAĦĦAR

 

Following the announcement of the upcoming full-length "Migja ta Mohh Mignun", set for release on June 12th, 2026 via Time To Kill Records, Maltese black metal entity SAĦĦAR now unveils the album’s second single, "II-Migja sa Sqallija", continuing the path toward what promises to be the project’s most intense and fully realized work to date.

Further expanding the bleak and immersive atmosphere that has come to define SAĦĦAR’s sound, the new material reinforces a vision rooted in isolation, spiritual tension and emotional decay.

Emerging from a scene far removed from black metal’s traditional centers, the project continues to carve out a distinctive identity through a deeply personal and uncompromising artistic approach. The record represents another step forward in this evolution, balancing raw aggression with evocative layers of atmosphere and introspection while remaining faithful to the harsh essence at the core of the project.

"Migja ta Mohh Mignun" (“Journey of a Mad Mind”) is a concept prose chronicling the descent and transformation of a man consumed by an insatiable thirst for forbidden knowledge. Abandoning wealth and comfort, he pursues ancient secrets hidden in scrolls, caves and lost maps, ultimately crossing the boundary between life and death. Throughout his journey, he defies the Inquisition, embraces occult forces and becomes suspended between madness, immortality and damnation.

Based on a Maltese legend formally penned by Agostino Levanzin and rooted in documented events from the 16th century, the album translates this narrative into a dense and intense wall of sound shaped by arcane atmospheres, hypnotic pacing and SAĦĦAR’s distinctive vocals performed entirely in the Maltese tongue.

With the release of new single "II-Migja sa Sqallija", listeners are invited to delve further into the unsettling world surrounding the album.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/TPtjy5jHhAY