Video Premiere: Thorium – Abra Macabre
With the new single “Abra Macabre”, Danish death metal stalwarts Thorium unveil another facet of the bleak world surrounding the upcoming album “Suburban Rot”.
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Vio-lence Announces Summer 2026 Tour – Eruption of Screams
Vio-lence is set to return to the global stage with their Summer 2026 tour, Eruption of Screams. Which includes several dates in the UK!
Album Review: The Amity Affliction – House of Cards (Pure Noise Records)
Following a tumultuous few years both personally and professionally, The Amity Affliction return with their brand-new album, ‘House of Cards’. The Australian melodic metalcore band will release it via Pure Noise Records on April 24th, 2026.
EP Review: SINCE 2000 – neverland [CHAPTER II] (Easy Life Records)
On neverland [CHAPTER II], SINCE 2000 complete the story they began with chapter I, closing the curtain on a coming of age narrative that confronts the darker corners of growth, identity and healing. Out April 24th, 2026, via Easy Life Records.
Manchester Metal Force BEYOND SALVATION Announce New Album ‘The Final Nail’ & Release Title Track!
Rising from the heart of the UK metal underground, Beyond Salvation return with their most ambitious and uncompromising release to date, The Final Nail, which will be released on Friday 29th May 2026. To celebrate the release, the band have released the title track.
EP Review: Sepultura – The Cloud of Unknowing (Nuclear Blast)
As the curtain falls on an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades, Sepultura will release their final studio effort, a four track EP called ‘The Cloud of Unknowing’ on April 24th, 2026, via Nuclear Blast.
Album Review: At The Gates – The Ghost of a Future Dead (Century Media Records)
Swedish melodic death metal pioneers At the Gates will release their new album ‘The Ghost of a Future Dead’ on April 24th, 2026, via Century Media Records.
Interview: Talking Takedown Festival with Sarah & Kai Harris – Past, Present, & Future
To wrap up our coverage of Takedown Festival 2026, we chatted to the organisers Sarah and Kai Harris. Breaking down the festival and their experience of it. We also talk about what went well, what lessons they learnt, the wealth of talent showcased, when we might hear about Takedown Festival 2027, TikTok, and we really dig into the detail around President!