Review: “Ravenous” by Kaosquad (6th Anniversary)

Hailing from Blatná in Czechia, Kaosquad are a Deathgrind trio who like nothing more than attempting to trigger brain haemorrhages, an activity they’ve partaken in since 2009. Recorded in true DIY or DIE style in October 2019 “Ravenous” is either a sophomore EP or a demo depending on who you’re asking. The cover artwork looks

Rabidfest 2026: Breaking Down The Bands #3: Devilhusk!

While in the United Kingdom at least the summer remains hotter than hell, that means that all things Rabidfest can begin to defrost. A Metal Weekender like no other, it will take place once more at its spiritual home of The Bullingdon in the heart of Oxford over the weekend of Saturday 31st October and

Review: “Transcend” by Lower 13

For the past tow decades Cleveland, Ohio trio Lower 13 have been musing on themes of personal struggles, pain and individualism, their sound what the Swedish would call a smorgasbord of different Metal sub-genres with melodic riffs, weighty grooves and hook-laden vocal harmonies all appearing at some point. The amazing thing is that the band

Review: “Dead Man Talking” by Hostile Tides

An instrumental quartet hailing from Kent who like nothing more than combining heavy driving riffs, dreamy melodies, thunderous percussion and rumbling bass, Hostile Tides are a band who formed after their previous projects in Metal, Punk and Wedding covers crossed paths. Citing influences in Queens of the Stone Age, Long Distance Calling and Russian Circles, the

NEWS: Ombra embrace night terrors?

An exploration of fear, control, and the darker corners of the human psyche a debut EP in “Night Terror” is set to emerge from Montreal Cinematic Thrash trio Ombra on 14th September. First single “Hysteria” confronts themes of government control, media influence and societal panic in that setting and was initially mixed by JF Dagenais

NEWS: Exumer revisit Waco!

If their albums title track wasn’t enough of a warning for you then German Thrash veterans  Exumer have got something fresh in store for you. They’ve just dropped “Allocated Savagery“, a cut which explores the Waco, Texas incident and the standoff with the Branch Davidians on its 30th anniversary. The track is another from the bands

NEWS: It’s a primal thing for A Night In Texas!

Mixed and mastered by the legendary Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy, Suffocation, Shadow of Intent, Ingested) and with orchestrations by Francesco Ferrini of Fleshgod Apocalypse fame not to mention artwork by Mitchell Eric Nolte, 4th September is the date that “The Darkest Side Of Humanity” is unveiled by A Night In Texas. The  Australian Technical Deathcore brutes

Playthrough: “To Trample and Destroy Nations” from Demon King!

If anyone ever had any doubt about the abilities of Demon King bassist Cole Daniels when armed with a six string version of the instrument then this playthrough video for “To Trample and Destroy Nations” should be more than enough to keep them quiet for a minute. It continues the fear campaign around the Blackened

Bootleg: “Operation Overlord” from Warthrash!

Columbian Death Thrash quartet Warthrash may have only just delivered a barnstorming new album adorned by artwork from Felipe Mora (Tenebro, Critical Defiance, Necrobastard) in “No Light Shall Remain“ but it hasn’t stopped them from going back to the front. They’ve shared a live rendition of “Operation Overlord” from their set at Ciudad Altavoz 2026,

NEWS: Devil Master pray for death?

Accompanied by a music video that looks like it was inspired by From Dusk Till Dawn a music video for “Death Anthem” has emerged from Relapse Records signings Devil Master. It’s the second from their 4th September releasing album “Bloody Dreams” which includes guest appearances from Mirai Kawashima (Sigh), former drummer Chris Ulsh (Power Trip), and