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Our Top 5 Albums of 2024

Our Top 5 Albums of 2024

This is the second article in our series looking back at the chaos, triumphs and sounds of 2024. Today, we are throwing ourselves headfirst into our Top 5 Albums of the Year. Forget the charts, the critics or the algorithms. This is not some all-knowing, […]

Within Destruction Unveils “Animetal”: A Cybernetic Fusion Of Metal And Anime Chaos

Within Destruction Unveils “Animetal”: A Cybernetic Fusion Of Metal And Anime Chaos

For over a decade, Slovenia’s Within Destruction has been a band in constant motion – evolving, mutating, and breaking every preconceived notion of what metal can be. From their early days as a deathcore juggernaut to their current genre-defying form, they’ve never been content to […]

Alphoenix Releases “Tokyo Lunar”: A Decade of Melodic Fury and Japanese Identity

Alphoenix Releases “Tokyo Lunar”: A Decade of Melodic Fury and Japanese Identity

Ten years is a long road for any metal band. It’s a path of relentless evolution, of refining one’s craft while staying true to a vision. For Tokyo-based melodic death metal band Alphoenix, their latest single, “Tokyo Lunar” is a declaration of their artistic growth, […]

A Primal Ode to Nature with Wardruna’s “Birna”

A Primal Ode to Nature with Wardruna’s “Birna”

The Norwegian collective Wardruna has always operated at the intersection of music, myth, and memory, crafting musical odysseys that explore the ancient rhythms of the natural world. With their latest release, “Birna“, released on January 24, 2025, “Einar Selvik” and his collaborators have created what […]

Led Zeppelin’s Rise to Glory: “Becoming Led Zeppelin” Reveals All

Led Zeppelin’s Rise to Glory: “Becoming Led Zeppelin” Reveals All

The highly anticipated documentary “Becoming Led Zeppelin” is set for its Polish premiere on February 7, 2025. This marks a significant opportunity for fans to see the living members of Led Zeppelin together, as well as drummer John Bonham in an unpublished interview. The documentary […]

The Remarkable 30-Year-Olds of 2024

The Remarkable 30-Year-Olds of 2024

Although we’ve already stepped into the new year 2025, it’s worth pausing to glance back at 2024 – a year that marked the 30th anniversary of some pivotal albums released in 1994. This retrospective serves as a celebration of the creativity, innovation, and cultural impact of these records, which not only defined their era but have continued to echo through the decades.

Judas Priest: Defenders of the Faith – Netflix Celebrates Heavy Metal Legends

Judas Priest: Defenders of the Faith – Netflix Celebrates Heavy Metal Legends

Netflix’s announcement of the upcoming documentary “Priest: Defenders of the Faith” is a thrilling moment for heavy metal enthusiasts and fans of Judas Priest alike. The band, often hailed as the “Metal Gods“, has been a cornerstone of the genre since their formation in 1969. […]

Rammstein – Behind The Scenes of the World Stadium Tour 2019-2024

Rammstein – Behind The Scenes of the World Stadium Tour 2019-2024

Rammstein has been a constant source of strength and inspiration in my life. Back when I was living in Ireland, their “Live aus Berlin” DVD became my go-to remedy whenever I felt down. Watching that intense live performance, with its raw energy and larger-than-life theatrics, […]

Pothamus Releases Second Single “Zhikarta” From Forthcoming Album

Pothamus Releases Second Single “Zhikarta” From Forthcoming Album

Belgian psychedelic sludge metal band Pothamus has released a new music video “Zhikarta”, an opening track from their forthcoming album “Abur”, which is set to be released on 14 February 2025 via Pelagic Records. The video showcases their signature immersive style, blending hypnotic drones, tribal […]

Clan of Xymox’s New Video “Blood of Christ”: A Dark Wave Nostalgia Trip

Clan of Xymox’s New Video “Blood of Christ”: A Dark Wave Nostalgia Trip

For devotees of dark wave and the atmospheric vibes of the 1980s, Clan of Xymox’s latest offering, the music video for “Blood of Christ”, feels like a haunting portal to another era. The band once again masterfully conjures the very essence of a genre that […]

“Scars”, Dead Poseys New Haunting Video

“Scars”, Dead Poseys New Haunting Video

Dead Posey, the Los Angeles-based goth-punk duo known for their raw sound and rebellious spirit, has released the music video for their latest single, “Scar”. This track serves as the final piece on their debut album, “Are You In A Cult?“, and it is one […]

Norse Folk Band Wardruna Just Released Stunning Video “Birna”

Norse Folk Band Wardruna Just Released Stunning Video “Birna”

Wardruna has released an awe-inspiring music video for their new single “Birna,” the title track from their forthcoming album, set to arrive on January 24, 2025 via Sony Music and By Norse Music. This hypnotic piece of Viking folk, directed by Tuukka Koski, was filmed […]