Enigmatic Greek black metal act Fell Omen unveils debut album ‘Invaded By A Dark Spirit’, set for release in February via True Cult Records and shared a new song/video with ‘Dungeon Metal Punks Besieging Digital Castles’!
News Posts
Finnish atmospheric black metal project Vermilia shares her new single ‘Veresi’, another taste of her upcoming album ‘Karsikko’, set for release next month!
Links
Finnish black thrash outfit Beatrix opened the new year with the release of their aggressive new EP ‘Deathsent Ceremony’, and are gearing up to record their first full-length this spring!
Links
One-woman black metal project Machtklang unveiled their new single ‘Herbsthymne’ in anticipation of the release of the self-titled album on December 24th!
Links
UK extreme metallers Abduction released second single ‘Razors of Occam’ from their upcoming album ‘Existentialismus’, set for release in February 2025 via Candlelight Records!
Links
Finland’s degraded fiends Scumripper are finally back with their highly anticipated second album ‘For a Few Fixes More’, set for release in February 2025 via Dying Victims Productions and Headsplit Records, and shared a teaser medley to get you totally excited!
Links
Finnish artist Vermilia released her latest single/music video ‘Kansojen Kaipuu’, taken from her upcoming album ‘Karsikko’, set for an early 2025 release! Come and see her live tomorrow at our very own venue Asgaard!
Links
Tolminator, the metal summer holiday festival you want to put in your schedule if you’re looking for a good time with even greater music, has confirmed 8 more names for their 2025 line-up a couple of days ago! If you want to see Me And That Man, Villagers Of Ioannina City, Midnight, Psycroptic, High Parasite, Mimi Barks, Slug Gore and our friends of Brutal Sphincter among many other exciting names, you might want to get your tickets ASAP!
Links
Siberian atmospheric black metal legion Grima is set to release their 6th album ‘Nightside’ via Napalm Records in early 2025 and shared a first captivating single with ‘Skull Gatherers’!
Links
Scottish atmospheric black metal outfit Saor invites you to rediscover its country’s ancient legacy with lead single and title track ‘Amidst the Ruins’ from their upcoming new album, set for release in early 2025 via Season of Mist!
Links
Photo Reports
Pictures of a crazy show by Imperial Triumphant and Devenial Verdict at On The Rocks in Helsinki, Finland!
An intense last day of Steelfest 2022 with performances of Blood Chalice, Alfahanne, Kalmankantaja, Valkyrja, Antimateria and Taake!
Pictures of the 3rd day of the special 10th anniversary edition of Steelfest!
The pictures of another exciting day at Steelfest 2022!
Pictures of the 1st day of celebration of the dark, obscure and extreme at the 10th anniversary edition of Steelfest!
Batushka and Diabolical visit Asgaard. Batushka for their 2022 black liturgy pilgrimage tour, Diabolical for their 25th anniversary tour!
Celeste plays 30 shows on their European tour from which 2 in Belgium. We attended their show in Antwerp.
The pictures of a night with the Norwegian misfits of Kvelertak at Tavastia in Helsinki, Finland!
A selection of the finest work our concert photographers have gathered in 2021!
Igorrr is on tour in Europe and the USA. We were there on their show in Lille, France.
Album Reviews
Enevelde presents its classic, authentic sound rooted in the second wave of black metal. The second album “En Gildere Død” is expertly crafted by the multi-instrumentalist B. Kråbøl, released via Terratur Possessions.
Links
Norwegian black metal duo Ekrom presents a superb slab of atmospheric/symphonic black metal. The first full length album “Uten Nådigst Formildelse” brings a fair mixture of atmospheric and grim black metal that in its authentic form. Released via Edged Circle Productions.
Links
Olkoth’s debut album “At The Eye of Chaos” is a superior death metal record that is highly recommended for the aficionados of extreme and technical music, do not hesitate to tune into the madness, released via Everlasting Spew Records.
Links
“War Against All” is a declaration of war crafted purely in the spirit of Norwegian black metal. On the tenth album, mastermind and founder Demonaz proves that he is the man behind the legacy of Immortal. Out via Nuclear Blast.
Links
Finnish black metal quartet Ondfødt has refined its craft on the fourth album “Det Österbottniska Mörkre”. The songs are packed full of tremolos and blistering tempos, showcasing an outstanding songwriting talent from these Finns. Set for release via Black Lion Records on May 26th.
Links
Dødheimsgard’s sixth album “Black Medium Current” is a landmark in the realms of avant-garde music. Mastermind Vicotnik shows how versatile the band has become and delivers a trance-like atmosphere, hypnotic industrial beats embedded with beautiful synth textures, out via Peaceville Records! Don’t miss out on getting to hear some of this masterpiece live for the first time at Steelfest in Finland next month!
Links
On their seventh album “Katharsis” Keep of Kalessin unfolds a formidable array of blazing riffs, majestic symphonic arrangements and epic song structures combined with rapid ferocity, mastermind Obsidian Claw may have delivered his best outing since the band’s 2006 album “Armada”. Out via Back on Black!
Links
The debut offering “The Ravening” of the Finnish symphonic black metal project Argenthorns shows the unique flair from the sole composer Lord Vrăjitor (Warmoon Lord). The album presents the imaginative and creative art of baroque symphonic black metal that aligns with bands like Bal-Sagoth, Limbonic Art, and Tartaros, released via Avantgarde Music.
Links
Mystic Circle’s 9th album “Erzdämon” is a real work of menace, and it is as fierce and brutal as its predecessor. But this time the duo has injected tons of melodic hooks while staying true to their sound, the album is highly recommended for fans of Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir and Old Man’s Child. Out via Fireflash Records!
Links
Grá brings plenty of aggression and a variety of riffs. Arguably the fourth album “Lycaon” is the band’s most varied record to date. The band gives a perfect example of the dynamic proportions with Heljarmadr once again proving he’s one of the best vocalist in black metal. Out via Avantgarde Music.
