Cryptic Temple of Otherworldly Abhorrations is very dark, very menacing and very much not for the faint-hearted. Sepulcre have put together a really strong death metal album that stays interesting through clever use of pace, melody and atmosphere

The genre-busting, award-winning RADAR Festival has announced the first wave of bands for their 2027 edition.

Sick Saints guitarist Mighty Mike and vocalist Skallor sat down to tell us more about 'Brutal Glam' and the journey to its release.

New York-based death metal corpse grinders UNDEATH share their Relapse debut single 'Arterial Bombardment'.

Decarabion have returned and the madness is even more terrifying than anyone could have imagined. Desacralization is here!

Modern metal force Left to Suffer will release their highly anticipated new album, ‘Unwelcome Guest’ on October 9th, 2026, via Hopeless Records.

HOLLYWOOD UNDEAD are proud to announce their return to the UK and Europe for a headline tour.

Celebrating ten years of existence, the London based power metal band, Grimgotts brought their epic and anthemic sound to the iconic Cart & Horses in Stratford as part of Retribution Alive.

Jennifer Scream have released “How To Make A Monster”, the first single taken from their upcoming fifth studio album, “UNFAITHFUL”, due out on January 15th.

Are you ready to rock? Graveyard are back and with a new album in tow. The beloved Swedish rock group will release their seventh studio album, ‘Fever’, on October 9th, 2026, via Nuclear Blast Records.

The Scary of Sixty-First is a head-scratching watch that desperately wants to be provocative but ends up being exploitative.

Today’s single slam features Thy Catafalque, EMNW, Dreadrott, and Grave Digger.

London based death metal duo, Cariad, have released their second demo tape EP, ‘Sanguine Mutilation’.

Is it really that time of the year again? We’re at year seven, and Werewolves, the extreme metal band, are back with ‘You're Weak and You Know You're Weak’. Out on October 9th, 2026, via Back on Black.

Scotland's PERPETUA announce new EP, Saviour to None - first single now streaming. EP out on November 6 via Bleeding Art Collective.

From the High Low Productions YouTube channel, Tickle Me is a horror short with a touch of tongue-in-cheek silliness about it.

Written, shot and edited in just 48 hours, Katie comes from director Nathan Wright-Edwards, who co-wrote and produced it with Sam Wright-Edwards. It stars Olivia St. Louis, Mackenzie Kelly, and Eric Potechin.

In short, Guillotine is an awesome album. It's really good, heavy and aggressive but never feels like it's relying on just one approach to keep things interesting. HateSphere use pace changes, vocal range, groove and plenty of melody to keep the album fresh and exciting throughout.

Guess whose back? The leprechaun is back, and when you consider the first entry in the ChampDog Film series was one of the worst the company has put out, things can surely only get better, right?

Today’s single slam features King 810, Strange Company, Crystal Ball, FLOYA, Glass Bridges, Molarbear, After Elmer, Distant, Tropic Gold, Death Pill, The Local Romance, and Hatebreed.

A Death Chant is certainly a different side of Tenebra and one that takes a little time to fully settle into. The psychedelic, experimental and electronic elements create something atmospheric, strange and often quite beautiful, with plenty of layers to discover across these three tracks

Modern metalcore and alternative crossover four-piece HRTLSS will release their new EP ‘The Devil On My Shoulder’ on October 2nd, 2026, via Papercut Records.

UK metallers Fail the Enemy return with their new EP, 'Sandcastles', released October 9th, 2026. Their brand new single and video, 'Drowning Deep' is out October 2nd. In this interview, we get to know them a little better.

Ruled by Raptors, the post-hardcore unit, will release their brand-new record, the mini album ‘A Shadow That Never Moves’ on October 2nd, 2026.

It is time to take a beating, To the Grave style, as the world's preeminent vegan deathcore band return with ‘Liberation Front’. A ten-track blast of extreme noise as only this band is capable of.

Noizzefest will return to Cardiff’s legendary Womanby Street for its fourth edition in 2027. Bringing together some of the most exciting talent in the underground scenes.

As bleak as ever, the Northern Irish death and doom band, The Crawling emerge from the darkness with a brand-new EP called ‘What We Leave Behind’. The two-track release is out on October 2nd, 2026, via Grindscene Records.

One of the hottest modern metalcore bands in the world, Of Virtue, return with their highly anticipated new album, ‘Death of the Altar’, out October 2nd, 2026, via Arising Empire.

Butcher Babies are back, opening a brand-new chapter and getting more personal than ever with ‘Nightbloom’. The new album is out on October 2nd, 2026, via Judge & Jury Records.

In this interview, we go deep into the details of the new album Nightbloom' with vocalist Heidi Shepherd. We talk about the evolution of the band, the personal depths that have been explored to make it happen, and so much more.

Blending the more ‘in your face’ style of the past with the ‘spin kick your face off’ style of now. The result is four brash and brutish efforts.

After more than 30 years, Amon Amarth don't need to completely reinvent themselves and instead they've found ways to add something new while still sounding like the Amon Amarth we know and love.

No spoilers, folks, Resident Evil is simply too much fun, and its events are worth experiencing with fresh eyes and ears. I’m here to tell you why it is the best adaption of Resident Evil to date, and one of the best video game adaptions overall.

What a night. A metal takeover of The Lower Third in central London. Three of my favourites on one bill. A celebration of a phenomenal record, and a reminder of just how strong the scene is across the UK and Ireland.

The lighting, the stage, the sound, Islington Assembly Hall is a fantastic venue for a certain kind of band, and Exploring Birdsong are that kind of band.

a-tota-so, noise rock extraordinaries, released their brand-new album, ‘I Told You So’, on September 4th, 2026, via bUTTONpUSHER Records.

BRYMIR deliver a really great album with What We Leave Behind, blending melodic death metal with huge cinematic atmosphere. Heavy, emotional and packed with variety, this is an album that keeps getting better and better the more you listen.

A dull and uneventful film that promises way more than it delivers, KEY comes from director Robert Hamilton, who co-wrote the story with A.J. Hordijk.

Today’s single slam features DragonForce, Goat Monsoon, EMNW, Left to Suffer, Eville, Takeda, Northlane, Kidpunk, Breed 77, Halflives, Floya, Rainburn, Luna Kills, Black Groove, Turmion Kätilöt, and Bullet for My Valentine.

World-renowned Brazilian death metal force CRYPTA enter a new era with 'A Portrait of Decay', the first track to showcase the band’s new line-up and offer a glimpse into what fans can expect from their future sound.

Bus Simulator 27 takes place in the fictional Felicia Bay where it’s your job to bring the public transport system back to its former glory.

Banks Arcade are back with their brand-new album, ‘Second Place Superstar’. We spoke to lead vocalist and founding member Joshua O'Donnell about the new album, the journey to its release, why he is so excited about it coming out, growing the band, and much more.

Banks Arcade, the modern alternative metal band, are back with their brand-new album, ‘Second Place Superstar’, on September 25th, 2026, via Arising Empire.

We had the pleasure of speaking with Skáld's Christophe Voisin Boisvinet (Percussion, Nordic Fiddles, Harp, Horn, Vocals, Programming) about Ørlǫg. What makes it special, how Skáld reached this point, and so much more.

Skáld, the neofolk icons, invite listeners into times long gone but not forgotten. Their brand-new album, ‘Ørlǫg’, is out September 25th, 2026, via Napalm Records.

Bimboviolence flagbearers Brat return with their vicious new album ‘Manslayer’, released 25th September via Prosthetic Records.

Dutch groove–hardcore youngsters Inherited will release their new EP, ‘ALL 4 ONE’, on October 2nd, 2026, via Mascot Records. In this interview, we get to know the band a little better, talk about the EP, the band’s ethos, plans for world domination, and much more.

Burner return with their highly anticipated sophomore album ‘No One is Coming to Save Us’, out 25th September via Church Road Records.

Gåte's Sigil is a beautiful, authentic and absorbing blend of Nordic folk tradition and modern rock, packed with atmospheric vocals, creative instrumentation and plenty of subtle surprises across its ten tracks.

A mystery horror/thriller that is sure to divide, Another Kind is all about atmosphere in favour of action. Resulting in a film that many will call boring, but many will also find quite engaging.