Poslušate lahko Will Made Flesh, prvenec poljske enočlanske progressive death metal zasedbe Inrae. Tracklista:

Will Made Flesh
Factions
The Oaken Fortress
Dead in Youth
Black Celebration (Depeche Mode cover)

Organizatorji dogodkov Hangtime Agency sporočajo, da je nedeljski koncert zasedb Grima in Ultar v zagrebškem klubu Močvara odpovedan. Odpovedana sta tudi koncerta v Beogradu in Novem Sadu ter tudi 40 drugih nastopov skupin po Evropi. Zapletlo se je namreč pri vizah. Izjava banda:

»Dear followers of the Grima cult, sometimes even the biggest and oldest spruce tree can't withstand (in)human acts. There is a point where we have to bow down and accept what cannot be changed.
After 4 months of non-stop efforts from everyone involved behind the scenes, the best we got is a 30 days stay in the Schengen area. We have applied for a 90 days arts science visa, which we have been granted in past years, but not this time, the reasons have not been communicated to us.
We did everything we could do, Asgaardian Events and even Les Acteurs de L'Ombre Productions helped us as much as possible, but all we got are these 30 days for now, which we shall use to the fullest.
Our first show will be on the April 25 in Switzerland and the last one will be on the May 22 in Paris. Any other show will be cancelled. There will be no further rescheduling. We will be happy to see each one of our cultists at these shows. We won't have any other Central European tours in the near future, except a few festivals next year, which we are already negotiating with.«

Finska melodična death metal zasedba Wolfheart sporoča, da je združila moči z založbo Reigning Phoenix Music. Izjava kitarista in vokalista Tuomasa Saukkonena:

»I am confident that signing to Reigning Phoenix Music is an exciting game changer for us and RPM is nothing but the right place to continue conquering the world with our art. The future looks brighter than ever and excitement is an understatement for what we feel about the forthcoming co-operation and adventures.«

Angleška rock zasedba Grand Slam iz Londona bo 7. junija izdala album Wheel of Fortune, objavila pa je že video za skladbo There Goes My Heart.

Ameriški industrial veterani Ministry so objavili video za komad New Religion z novega albuma Hopiumforthemasses, ki je izšel prejšnji petek pri Nuclear Blast Records.

Sobotni koncert zasedb Relentless Youth, Gründ, The Kripless v idrijskem Swenaku je odpovedan. Tako pravi organizator: »Due to unfortunate circumstances we are being forced to cancel the Relentless Youth release party!! We'd like to extend an apology to the bands and to all of you that were planning on coming this Saturday.«

Iz tabora finskih metal čelistov Apocalyptica je odjeknila vest, da se je band razšel z dolgoletnim bobnarjem Mikkom Sirénom. Spodaj lahko preberete celotno izjavo banda:

»Some of you may have already seen us playing without our drummer Mikko Siren in Brasil and Mexico earlier this year...or have heard rumors to this effect. We are very sorry to have to inform you that we have amicably parted ways with Mikko after 20 years. Recording our forthcoming album was our last collective achievement. Also, we want to reassure all of you that we – Eicca, Perttu and Paavo – will continue as APOCALYPTICA. We wish Mikko happiness and success in everything he aims for in all his future endeavors!!«

Pred dnevi pa smo tudi poročali, da se Apocalyptica septembra odpravljajo na turnejo po Evropi.

Avtorica fotografije je Saša Krajnc.

Finski melodični death metalci Northern Genocide so nedavno v obliki besedilnega videospota razkrili pesem Our Final Hour s  prihajajočega drugega ploščka The Point of No Return. Seznam pesmi je takšen:

To Serve the Pestilence
Kaamos
Harbingers of Genocide
Icaros
Luonnonsurma
My Fortress
Our Final Hour
Para Bellum
The Engram
Necropolis (feat. Tommy Tuovinen)

Ministry predstavljajo besedilni video za skladbo B.D.E z albuma Hopiumforthemasses, izid katerega je napovedan 1. marca pri založbi Nuclear Blast.

Nemški heavy metalci The Night Eternal sporočajo, da je band iz osebnih razlogov zapustil Jones Nühlen.

»Unfortunately we have to inform you that Jones decided to part ways with The Night Eternal due to personal reasons. We‘re still good friends, so there‘s no bad blood and we respect his decision. Being a founding member, Jones was notorious for his catchy bass lines through all of our releases so far and we want to thank him sincerely for the great times we had.
There‘s a last chance to catch The Night Eternal with its original line-up on stage at Endzeit Festival on January 27th, so give Jones the honor and get your tickets!
For THE SATANIC PANIC TOUR starting on February 1st, our good friend Jannik will take over the bass duties.«

Nemška zasedba Paradox se vrača z napovedjo novega albuma Mysterium. Album naj bi izšel še letos pri založbi AFM Records, točen datum izida pa še ni znan. Spodaj pa si lahko preberete izjavo Charlyja Steinhauerja:

»Friends and fans,
I had a dream. I wanted to start together with AXEL BLAHA, with whom I founded PARADOX in 1981, and end together again at some point. Unfortunately, that is no longer possible because he has said goodbye to this world.
In all these years, AXEL was the only musician who worked with me the way you have to, to achieve a goal. We never danced around at multiple weddings and were always loyal to one band. PARADOX! This was the only way the two classics “PRODUCT OF IMAGINATION” and “HERESY” were possible.
I miss him very much and it is very difficult for me to move on without him, but anyone who knows me knows that giving up is not an option for me.
Not even after 43 years and that's why I can tell you, that I have composed a new PARADOX album, which will hopefully be released worldwide this year via AFM RECORDS. The album will be called “MYSTERIUM” and will contain all the trademarks a Paradox fan wants.
The special thing about “MYSTERIUM” is that I composed all the songs and played all the instruments myself, because I will never again work with project-hungry musician whores who play a few notes on an album but otherwise have nothing to do with PARADOX, or none maintain contact with his colleagues. Unfortunately, this runs like a common thread through the entire career and is the main reason why PARADOX was never able to really get off the ground. To do this you need musicians who work together and pursue a common goal.
It should also be a warning to all young musicians and new bands who want to achieve something with their band. You can find out more about this in the numerous interviews for the new album. You should definitely read this!
I will also be responsible for the mix and the entire production.
The lyrics are written by ACHIM “DAXX” HOEMERLEIN (ex-Vendetta), who also wrote the lyrics for “TALES OF THE WEIRD” and “PANGEA”.
TRAVIS SMITH (Opeth/Nevermore etc) is currently working on the artwork.
“MYSTERIUM” is a very heavy album and contains 10 songs with a playing time of 51 minutes. Dedicated to AXEL BLAHA, my best friend and co-founder of PARADOX!
Cheerz!
Charly«

Italijanski death metalci Genus Ordinis Dei so predstavili The Fortress Without Gates, četrti single z aktualnega albuma The Beginning, ki je izšel minuli teden.

Ameriški deathgrind kvartet Dripping Decay je predstavil svoj nov single Wormridden Piety, ki se nahaja na prihajajočem EP-ju Ripping Remains. Ta bo izšel 26. januarja pri Satanik Royalty Records.

Belgijski black/sludge/death metal band Predatory Void je objavil prvi del inštalacije z naslovom Live at dunk!studios. Za ta projekt je zasedba v živo v Dunkstudios posnela pesmi s svojega prvenca Seven Keys to the Discomfort of Being. Pri snemanju sta pomagala Jannes Van Rossom in Tim De Gieter. Posneta je bila tudi posebna akustična različica pesmi Seeds of Frustration, ki jo izvajata samo Lennart Bossu (kitara) in Lina R. (vokal).

Organizatorji Inferno Metal Festivala 2024 so obelodanili razpored po dnevih za naslednjo edicijo festivala. Ta je takšen:

ČETRTEK:
Kampfar
Candlemass
Nordjevel
Cattle Decapitation
Keep of Kalessin
Konvent
Crypta
Signs of the Swarm
Orm
200 Stab Wounds
Forcefed Horsehead
Nakkeknaekker
Vomit Forth
H.P. Doomcraft

PETEK:
At the Gates
Sólstafir
Carpathian Forest
Vltimas
Arthur Brown
Mantar
Extermination Dismemberment
Umbra Conscientia
Automaton
Vorga
Celestial Scourge
Deception
Visegard
Deathbarrel

SOBOTA:
Dimmu Borgir
Borknagar
Me And That Man
Orbit Culture
Saor
Khold
Jo Quail
Madder Morten
Dwaal
Void ov Voices
Tilintetgjort
In Twilight’s Embrace
Befouled
Shaving The Werewolf
Imbalance
Horrifier
Deathbarrel

NEDELJA:
Taake
Finntroll
Cynic
Winterfylleth
Misþyrming
Koldbrann
Bell Witch
Dödsrit
Phantom Fire
Zustand Null
Tusmørke
Inchiation
Blodkvalt
Selvforakt
Terminal