Worm Shepherd set a strong standard for themselves here, delivering ferocious performances and a well-judged blend of brutality, melody, and orchestration that lands with real impact.
Askdrömmar is Frozen Ocean’s latest full-length, released February 13th, 2026 via Apocalyptic Witchcraft, exploring dark urban landscapes through black metal and textured ambience.
Withered Soul, the self-released debut EP from Extrinsic, delivers twenty minutes of relentless, dissonant death metal. Crushing riffs, precise blast beats, and deep gutturals combine with hypnotic guitar lines to create an intense, dark, and memorable listening experience.
Tailgunner’s Midnight Blitz hits hard from the start, blending blistering riffs, driving drums, and soaring vocals across ten versatile tracks. From the blitzkrieg title track to the epic Tears In Rain and the emotional War In Heaven, the album delivers hooks, solos, and energy without ever losing its pure heavy metal core.
Burning Witches arrive in the UK for the first of 3 dates here, with Hammer King, as part of their mammoth The Witches & Kings Tour 2026 European headline tour.
German blackened death metal project Kanonenfieber deliver a devastating and deeply immersive experience with Soldatenschicksale, an album that balances relentless brutality with haunting atmosphere, emotional weight, and a powerful historical concept that lingers long after the final track fades.
Northern Ireland’s death/doom merchants, The Crawling, will release a live album titled Live In Belfast MMXXIV on the 23rd of January via Grindscene Records.
Crystal Lake return with their seventh album, The Weight of Sound, blending aggressive metalcore riffs, melodic choruses, and standout guest vocals. Released 23 January 2026 via Century Media Records, the album showcases the band’s energy, intensity, and evolving sound.
