From atmospheric black metal to progressive melodic metal, to old school heavy metal, death metal, alternative rock, and experimental metal, it’s a big week for releases and we’ve got a list for you to check out.
A first-person horror game that has the thickest of indie veins running through it, Mothered doesn’t initially grab the attention, but with perseverance, a delightfully dark and twisted tale is revealed.
Rotherham sludge trio Swamp Coffin return on 27th September with their 2nd album ‘Drowning Glory’. We spoke to vocalist/guitarist Jon Rhodes about the new album, delving into the creative process and how Swamp Coffin got to this place. We also talk about experimentation, causing carnage in the live environment, what plans they have for the future, and so much more.
Embers of Reverie marks a new starting point for Oakenthrone. Where the demos were a proof of concept and an experimentation with finding the right tone, Embers of Reverie embraces the grim and the grandiose in equal measure. Doom laden and epic; but black metal at its core.
MOBO award nominated alternative artist Kid Bookie will release his much-anticipated new album, ‘Songs for the Living // Songs for the Dead,’ on September 13th, 2024 via Marshall Records.
The first film wasn’t great, but it got away with its flaws by being a product of its time. There’s no such excuse for this sequel.
Oceans of Slumber, the dark cinematic metal band are back with a brand-new opus called ‘Where Gods Fear to Speak’. Their Season of Mist debut, and it will be released on September 13th, 2024.
Avmakt’s debut album, ‘The Satanic Inversion of….’ was released on August 30th, 2024, via Peaceville. We spoke to Christoffer Bråthen about the debut album, delving into the creative process and how it came about. We also talk about Christoffer’s desire to give this project as much time as he can, musing on what the future might hold, black metal expectations, and so much more.
