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Combing through the shadows, Napalm Records found another gem in Black Spikes — the Lithuanian modern progressive band has signed their first record deal with the Austrian metal flagbearers. The quintet brings the darkness right along with them on its new album, “Ydos”, scheduled for August 28, 2026. The release comes shortly after Black Spikes ’ double nomination at their home...
Saturday night at Kollektivet Livet and the place was ready for a night of loud and heavy music commanded by women. Infected Rain and Butcher Babies brought the Mutation Phase Tour to Stockholm on April 25th, with Lithuanian modern metal act Black Spikes joining as support. Black Spikes opened the night and set the bar...
On April 28, 2026, Ääniwalli became the epicenter of modern metal as Infected Rain, Butcher Babies, and Black Spikes took over the stage. The evening unfolded as a relentless showcase of heavy riffs, dynamic vocals, and high-intensity performances, each band bringing its own distinct edge to the lineup. From explosive energy to darker, atmospheric moments,...
Moldovan modern metal force Infected Rain have released an official music video for their brand new single “Stranger.” The track offers the first glimpse into the band’s upcoming musical chapter and marks the beginning of a new creative phase for the group as they continue to evolve their sound. Built around themes of identity, transformation, and inner conflict, “Stranger” dives deep...
Butcher Babies are scheduled to serve as the primary supporting act for Jeris Johnson during a U.S. tour commencing in early 2026. The tour will additionally feature opening performances by Eva Under Fire and LYLVC, as reported by theprp. Tickets and exclusive VIP After-Party passes on the Butcher Bus available now at BUTCHERBABIES.COM February 8th...
Modern metal powerhouses Infected Rain and Butcher Babies are set to join forces for the explosive Mutation Phase Tour 2026, a massive co-headline run across Europe and the UK. Support will come from Lithuania’s rising modern metal act Black Spikes. Known for their visceral energy and emotional depth, Infected Rain now step into a rare...
It’s a warm, spring evening in Helsinki and the temperatures rise just as much as the tension before 8th May 2026 – the day The Switchblades release their first double single, “Keep running / Life’s gonna get ya”. I’m reviewing my notebook full of questions to the band as I’m waiting for them at a...
Varg invite their fans to another ritual with the second single off of their upcoming live album, “Live at Wolfszeit Festival 2024”, out May 22, 2026 via Napalm Records. With “Morgenrot”, the pagan metal band presents a duet between growler Freki and singer Fylgja, showcasing their ability to skillfully blend brutal sounds with epic melodies. During the show...
American heavy metal legends Corrosion Of Conformity will release their long-awaited new double album, “Good God / Baad Man”, on April 3rd via Nuclear Blast. Much has gone down in the Corrosion Of Conformity universe since their last album smacked us upside the head. Back in 2018, when “No Cross No Crown” dropped like a rock ‘n’ roll atom bomb, the tried-and-true Corrosion Of...
London noise experimentalists Troy The Band return with their new single “Nothing”. It is the second preview from their upcoming album “(des)”, which arrives in 2026. The track wastes no time. It opens with fierce blast beats, then shifts into a jagged noise rock groove. Soon after, the chorus drags everything into doomy riffs and...
