Noise Pollution #37: Neseblod and Norwegian Obscurity

Inspired by the recent fire at Neseblod Records in Norway, Neill highlights some lesser-known Norwegian black metal bands.

With Sludge, Sleaze, and Scorn, Sundowner Conduct a "Lysergic Ritual" (Early Album Stream)

The Australian sludge band is streaming their bluesy, violent new record a few days early – dig into it here.

Blood Incantation Share "Luminescent Bridge" Music Video, New Album 'Coming Soon'

While also noting that a new album is ‘coming soon’, the Denver death metal group share a far-out video for “Luminescent Bridge.”

Ixion's Journey Into New Realms of Doom Begins with "Extinction" (EP Stream)

The French band employs symphonic textures alongside dynamic atmospheric doom metal to illustrate what humanity’s next steps might look like alongside the rise of androids. Stream their new EP here.

Photo Digest: The Near-Endless Onslaught of Inferno Metal Festival 2024

Check out photos from Norway’s Inferno Metal Festival, which was held at the end of March — see photos of Gorgoroth, Dimmu Borgir, Candlemass, and much more.

More True Than Time Thought: Dungeon Synth Live!

Jonathan Carbon attends two dungeon synth shows in less than a week and becomes an honorary knight. Check out coverage of Northeast Dungeon Siege 2024 and Quest Master’s recent stop in Washington, D.C. here.

Walk Through Fire Snuff Out the Sparks of Hope on "Till Aska" (Track-by-Track Rundown)

Out today, the Gothenburg sludge band plummets into doomy, glacial explorations of grief on their new album Till Aska. Check out some fascinating info on each track here.

Grind by Lamplight: Unearthing Knoll's Funereal Approach to "As Spoken" (Interview)

Before he headed to Europe with Bell Witch and Frail Body, Knoll’s frontman Jamie Eubanks spoke with us about Knoll’s latest album “As Spoken,” his vocal training, deathcore, and more.

Sonja Sign to Century Media, Share New Single + Video

The Philadelphia metal/gothic rock group released a new single to mark their signing with Century Media, their first new music since their 2022 debut “Loud Arriver”.

God Mother Sling Frenzied “Spellcraft” On New EP (Video Premiere)

The Swedish hardcore group splices in sludge, death metal, and a love of old-school fantasy on their new single – check out the video for “Spellcraft” here.

Thou Announce New Album "Umbilical," Share Single

Out at the end of May, the always-changing band’s new album goes hard on riffs. Stream the first single “I Feel Nothing When You Cry” now and get more info on the album and upcoming live dates.

Upcoming Metal Releases: 4/7/24 - 4/13/24

Here are all the new releases for April 7th through April 13th—Spin (or skip) new music from Necrot, Replicant, Týr, and more.