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Passing Into Oblivion: An Oblivion Access 2022 Preview
We spoke to Oblivion Access (formerly Austin Terror Fest) founders Dusty Brooks and Dorian Domi about the fest, which hits Austin this weekend and features headliners like Carcass, Converge, Danny Brown, Lil Ugly Mane, and more.
Malthusian and Suffering Hour Illuminate “Time’s Withering Shadow” (Early Split Premiere)
Two twisted variants of black/death metal collide on this split—stream the whole thing now.
Ecstatic Vision’s Raw Psychedelic Rock Tempts Fate on “Deathwish 1970″ (Early Track Stream)
The Philadelphia band cite early psych rock, Detroit rock, and world music as inspirations for their singular sound—check out a new track from their upcoming album "Elusive Mojo" here.
“Never Return Nowhere”: Neorite’s Inescapable, Scathing Assault (Early Track + Video Stream)
The German band combines heavy, thrash, and doom metal in a quest to craft the mightiest riffs possible. Check out the video for a track from their upcoming album "Banner of Defeat" here.
“Engrossed in Decay,” Molder Focus on Death Metal’s Thrilling Horror (Early Track Stream)
The Illinois death metal band will release their sophomore album "Engrossed in Decay" this July via Prosthetic Records - stream the title track now.
Methods of Skeletal Construction: Haserot Are “Forging the Ossuary” (Early Track Stream)
The opening track from the Texan band's upcoming debut EP "Throne of Malice" unearths a timeless, riff-heavy approach to death metal.
Dissolve Patterns Erode Reality’s Grip On Self-Titled Debut (Early Album Stream)
The Belgian psychedelic black metal band takes an experimental approach to black metal that incorporates jazz, progressive music, and more. Stream their self-titled debut here.
Grafvitnir’s Insidious Black Metal Calls Out to the “Whisperer of Strange Tales” (Early Track Stream)
The Swedish melodic black metal band combines inventive melody with forceful black metal—listen to a track from their upcoming album "Tunes of Sitra Ahra" here.
Josiah Channels Bluesy Proto-Metal On “Saltwater” (Video Premiere)
Stream a new track from the UK rock band's first album in 13 years, the upcoming "We Lay on Cold Stone."
A Chaotic “Initiation” to Mountain Wizard Death Cult’s Sorcery Awaits (Video Premiere)
Watch the shadowy music video for the Australian sludge/post-metal group's new single "Initiation."