Hexvessel’s 2nd single ‘Ring’ from the upcoming album ‘Polar Veil’, set for release in September via Svart Records, harks back to Mat “Kvohst” McNerney’s past in black metal bands with an eerie and mesmerizing soundscape!

French avant-garde black metallists Celeste released the new video and single ‘Il Se Vide Lentement’, a track from their upcoming EP ‘Epilogue(s)’, set for release in November via Nuclear Blast!

Only a bit over a week until Tuska weekend is upon us! If you weren’t convinced yet you needed to go, here are 9 reasons we believe should be enough motivation! Going from a great line-up, to Tuska KVLT, and the biggest Tuska Expo ever, this is one for the books!

The outdoor stage on the 2nd day of Steelfest XI was the place for explosive and often high velocity performances by Tsatthoggua, Sex Messiah, Grenadier, Witchtrap, Kalmankantaja and Behexen!

Steelfest XI was the first time to be a full 3-day event, and the first day was killer with bands like Coraxul, Azazel, Nattverd, Utuk Xul, Hail Conjurer, Nocturnal Sorcery, Sacrilegious Impalement, Loits, The Committee, Pest, Horna, Deströyer 666 and Marduk!

Longstanding American outfit Abigail Williams signs with Agonia Records to spread more of their atmospheric black metal through their upcoming new album!

The third chapter of the trilogy, “Triade III: Nyx” from the Swiss atmospheric black metal trio Aara conveys majestic Victorian themes that are weaved by the spectacular performances of the trio. The six tracks are full of dark passages and captivating melodies, the fifth album is highly recommended for fans of Blut Aus Nord and such, released via Debemur Morti Productions.

Swedish atmospheric black metal outfit Jord signed to Hammerheart Records for the release of their upcoming album ‘Tundra’, set for release in October!