KAERY ANN – A fascinating and unparalled tale
With her second full-length Moonstone released on January 23, 2026 via Subsound Records, Kæry Ann steps into a heavier, more collective dimension of her artistic journey.
CORONATUS – Unlock this amazing and dreadful waters
After a long wait and several unexpected delays, symphonic metal band Coronatus is finally ready to release their long-anticipated album Dreadful Waters. In this interview, drummer and band leader Mats takes us behind the scenes of Dreadful Waters, discussing the creative process, the elemental themes that connect it to the band’s previous work Atmosphere,
HOAXED – What happens when the death knocks now
Portland trio Hoaxed enter a bold new chapter with their new album Death Knocks, out 13 February via Relapse Records. Following 2022’s Two Shadows, the record has been years in the making, evolving into a heavier, rawer, and more textured statement.
COLD IN BERLIN – Helpless and fascinating wounds
With the release of their powerful new album Wounds out now via New Heavy Sounds, the doom gothic rock band returns after a six-year gap with a record that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant.
BONNIE AND THE JETS – Empower the magic formula
Bonnie and the Jets are currently riding the momentum of their newly released album Bonnie and the Jets II, the second chapter in an ambitious trilogy blending soul, rock, and gospel influences. Led by vocalist and songwriter Caroline, the Norwegian band has spent the last years refining both their line-up and their sound, emerging stronger and more focused than ever.
WITCHER – A Powerful black metal symphony in crescendo
Hungarian duo Karola and Roland of WitcheR join us to talk about their spellbinding new release Öröklét, a record steeped in witchcraft, folklore, and timeless melancholy. Read here our interview with Karola and Roland.
HOLLOW PEAK – This is the time to return
After years away from the metal spotlight, vocalist Ragnhild Westgaard—known to fans as Nell Sigland from Theatre of Tragedy and The Crest—returns with renewed passion. Now fronting her new band…
THE DEVILS – Proudly endorsed by devilish blues and soul
Erika and Gianni of The Devils are gearing up for an intense new tour — 33 dates across Europe starting on January 28. Read with us more about their latest album, Devil’s Got It in this special interview
JINJER – Are You Ready For the Duél Now?
Jinjer are finally bringing their long-awaited headlining show back to Europe, breaking a six-year gap with an expansive Duél tour set to storm the continent in early 2026. Read our interview with drummer Vladislav Ulasevich here below.
STABBING – Breaking out from eon of obscenity now
After signing to Century Media, brutal death metal band STABBING is announcing the new album Eon of Obscenity out on January 30, 2026. Read our interview with vocalist Bridget Lynch here below.
SPRINTS – A Train That Cannot Be Stopped Now
Fresh off a whirlwind festival season and deep into the promotional grind for their new album, Irish garage punk/post-punk band SPRINTS show no signs of slowing down. When I sat down with vocalist and guitarist Karla Chubb and drummer Jack Callan,the duo spoke candidly about their creative process of their new album All That Is Over out now via City Slang.
BEYOND THE BLACK – Breaking the vibrant silence out
The upcoming opus from Beyond the Black is called Break the Silence which will be released via Nuclear Blast on Janaury 9, 2025. It is a project that blends powerful storytelling, cinematic soundscapes, and a meaningful reflection on what it means to communicate in today’s divided world.
CWFEN – Fascinating nocturnal and awesome autumnal melodies
Since its May release, Cwfen’s album Sorrows (out now via New Heavy Sounds) has sustained strong interest, with five months of positive reviews and promotional momentum aligning with its autumnal themes. Discover with us and singer Agnes more about it.
TRANS-SIBERIAN ORCHESTRA – Celebrating a great Christmas out
Trans-Siberian Orchestra is gearing up for a landmark season, celebrating 30 years of the band and the 25th anniversary of Beethoven’s Last Night. Celebrate with us these upcoming festivities with this special interview.
SILVER FANG – From Australia with love
With new releases, raw emotion, and fresh creative energy, Silver Fang are stepping into one of their most exciting chapters yet. As they launch into the upcoming EP Death or Devotion, frontwoman Stephanie reflects on the band’s journey—from the self-produced world of Labyrinth to its lo-fi reimagining and their powerful collaboration with Misstiq.
NERO KANE – Vibrant love for Death and the Poetry
Nero Kane and Samantha Stella return with a new chapter in their dark, poetic universe. Amid a turbulent moment in history, the duo is experiencing an intensely creative period marked by the release of their fourth album, For the Love of the Death and the Poetry, out now via Subsound Records and a series of evocative Ritual Folk Shows across Italy
REMINA – The Unexpected World of The Silver Sea
The atmospheric doom metal band REMINA is back with the brand new full-lenght The Silver Sea. Read here our full review. “Listening to The Silver Sea, this immense work by REMINA, you may find yourself crying with emotion, and glimpsing the reflection of distant stars in your tears…”
-ii- (TWO EYES) – A new world of sonic ceremonies
Today we welcome Hélène Ruzic and Benjamin Racine of -ii- (pronounced “Two Eyes”), the Dark Noise Rock / Shoegaze Industrial / Goth Post-Rock project returning with their new album Apostles of the Flesh. After the acclaimed Extinction and years shaped by the pandemic and a broadened lineup with DVNE’s Maxime Keller and drummer David l’Huillier, the band opens up about the album’s creation, its cultural influences, the vision behind “The Birth of Venus,” and their plans to bring this new chapter to the stage.
DENIAL OF LIFE – A remarkable and grim testament to rage
Denial of Life delivers a “grim testament to rage and ruin” with their new EP, Witness the Power. Vocalist Brenna sits down with us to pull back the curtain on the band’s basement-recorded sound, their Slayer-inspired aesthetic, and the intense, human emotions that drive their music, promising even more loud, explosive things to come.
CARSON MCHONE – A Unique Journey from Texas to Canada
With her new album Pentimento, singer-songwriter Carson McHone—also known for her work with Daniel Romano’s Outfit—continues to explore the spaces where folk, country, and art-rock intersect.