From glorious post rock, to potent alternative sounds and sinister death metal, to exciting modern metal and nu-infused industrial heaviness, we’ve reviewed some great releases this week, and here’s our weekly reminder of what was covered. All these releases are out now!
EVERDARK: Undead Apocalypse puts you in the shoes of a survivor in a city overrun by the undead. No, it’s not zombies for once, but vampires and they are very thirsty.
It’s an extreme night in London and within the walls of The Black Heart there is plenty of excitement as US extreme metal outfit Narcotic Wasteland are in town.
Hard-hitting Thousand Oaks based rock act Open Window return with their stomping new single & music video for ‘Close Your Eyes’! In this interview we get to know them a little better.
Rising alternative powerhouse Harpy returns with her most ambitious release yet. It’s called ‘VII’, and it is a seven-part exploration of vice, desire, and the beautiful chaos of being human.
Pacific Northwest extreme pop outfit male//gaze are set to release their new EP, ‘Too Late Now’ on November 28th, 2025. The record is a cathartic exploration of memory, loss, and self-acceptance.
We spoke to Davghter’s Izzy “DeadName” Bale (she/her) about their new EP, ‘Mask Casket’ and how this is the record that firmly puts Davghter on the metal map. As well as talking about the journey to this point, we also break down several songs from the EP, and so much more.
Delicately moving between stunning melody and powerful choruses, Damien McFly returns with his incredible new album ‘for those who care’! In this interview we get to know him a little better.
