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Angmodnes Spreads the "Rot of the Soul" Through Gloomy Death-Doom (Early Album Stream)

The Dutch trio drop their full-length debut this Friday – stream it here early.

"Abandon Me" Sets the Stage for Throwing Bricks' Gut-Wrenching Split With Ontaard

The two Utrecht acts combine forces on “Oud Zeer,” weaving together post-metal and post-hardcore into messages about moving through grief without abandoning it. Stream a track here featuring Kim Hoorweg of Vulva.

Lies! Decry the Deadly Impact of "Propaganda" (Video Premiere)

The Dutch metallic hardcore group are set to drop a lightning-quick new album next month – watch a fiery video for a new track here.

A Soft Touch On Grey Aura Mastermind Ruben Wijlacker's IJdelheid

Dutch metal avant-gardist Ruben Wijlacker’s IJdelheid project’s dark folk musings starkly contrast against his main metal band on its second album.

Suffering Quota’s “Time” is Grindcore at its Most Pummeling (Early Track Stream)

The Dutch group’s new album is a lightning-fast burst of creative chaos. Stream a new track from it here.

Roadburn 2023: A Definitive Look Back (Festival Review + Photos)

Everything you need to know about this year’s Roadburn: notable surprises, expected triumphs, and how the festival has changed. Plus, check out tons of photos.

Mouth Wound Stares into the Void on "Nothing Will Belong to Us" (Early Album Stream)

The Dutch ambient experimental project’s newest album, created from recorded live sets, field recordings, and more, offers chilling and yet emotional textures. Stream it early here.

Brilliant Unpredictability: Elizabeth Colour Wheel's Upcoming Roadburn 2023 Collaboration and Beyond (Interview)

Elizabeth Color Wheel will be collaborating with Ethan Lee McCarthy (Primitive Man) at the upcoming Dutch festival. We spoke with ECW’s Lane Shi Otayonii about it and what’s going on with the band.

Roadburn Preview Guide 2023: Incredible Heavy Music for Every Mood

From no-brainer bands to catch and to bands you can’t see anywhere else, here’s your complete preview guide to Roadburn.

Records of the Week with Jon and Ted #20

This week, sad doom and fun metal. Next week: fun doom and sad metal, perhaps.
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