METAL

Released on October 11, 2024, “When You Wake” marks a bold transformation for Forever at Midnight, as the powerhouse trio—comprising Liv Howlett (vocals), Evan Hughes (drums), and Josh Kim (guitars/programming)—evolves from their pop-punk roots into a darker, synth-heavy, metalcore sound.  The track powerfully explores the torment faced in an abusive…

Three Sixes incorporates their Metal, Thrash and Techno roots with Hardcore, while simultaneously mixing in a heavy dose of Industrial influence that has built a foundation for a gruesomely realistic portrayal of the our world, currently situated in its infinite, spiraling, state of decline. Check out the exclusive Interview below:…

Secular Era is an Electronic Rock band from Kirksville, Missouri, founded by Mike Sullivan and Drexl Bowie. Melodic, yet heavy, their style reflects influences from a wide range of genres, including Heavy Metal, Pop Punk, Synthwave, and more. They can be described as a weaving between HIM, My Chemical Romance,…

Progressive metal band Forever in Transit presents a powerful, anthemic, and ambient introspection wrapped in seven tracks with their latest release, A Coming to Terms. Released this September 13, 2024, led by multi-instrumentalist Dan Sciolino, this album navigates the difficult process of self-discovery and the trials we face to become…

Hailing from the thriving metal hub of Scavadniava, Darktrail is a six-person metal ensemble from Halden, Norway, blending haunting, eerie melodies with thrashing, distorted guitars and driving, anthemic drums & bass. The band, formed in late 2021, consists of Cecilia Sävervall on lead vocals, Andreas Bye on keyboard and vocals, Fridtjof Braunsek–Vigen on guitars and vocals, Hans Jørgen Kvisler on guitars, Jostein Gundelsby on bass guitar and vocals, and Bjørn Svensen on drums.…

The self-titled debut album, Fury of a Dying Planet, is a powerful, prog-metal album that explores environmental destruction and mankind’s reckless disregard for nature. Written, performed, and produced by multi-instrumentalist Doug Rimington, with Paul Brigstock delivering striking vocals, the album captures the fury and urgency of a world in peril.…

Efflore’s “椅仔姑” (The Chair Ouija) is a haunting piece of melodic black metal that blends traditional Taiwanese music with modern metal influences. The song’s intense and atmospheric soundscape is sure to leave a lasting impression…into the depths of your reposeful slumber. The song opens with a spooky exotic, traditional rhythm…

New Wave of Industrial Metal duo from Manchester UK. Inspired by the fictional nightclub scenes in films like Blade, The Matrix, Strange Days and The Crow, Nox Pulso formed in 2022 with the intention of making 90’s influenced industrial music with a distinctive guitar-driven flavour. Check out the exclusive Interview…

Botswana’s Overthrust releases their newest album, Infected By Myth, released this very July 5 via Indian River Music Company. This sonic sledgehammer will leave you battered, bruised, and begging for redemption as you are reminded of your incoming death. Recorded in both Cape Town, South Africa and Pine Island, Florida,…

Star Persona throws a sonic Molotov cocktail with their new single, “Loukanikos,” a searing tribute to a canine revolutionary and a rallying cry for the downtrodden. If you need the motivation to stand up, I recommend this shot of adrenaline, taken straight to the heart. “Loukanikos” begins with hard-hitting drum…