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Noumena’s (MELODIC DEATH METAL) New Single “Surunkehrä” Is A Journey into the Underworld

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  Hailing from Ähtäri, Finland, the masters of melodic death metal, Noumena , continue their journey towards their highly anticipated album release. The band is now releasing a brand new single, " Surunkehrä " (The Spindle of Sorrow), as a follow-up to their previously released banger " Kuolemankello ". " Surunkehrä " is part of a continuum of melancholic, mid-tempo Noumena songs—a lineage that includes past tracks like “ Saatto ”, " Bleakest Essence " and " Sanansaattaja ". Guitarist and composer Ville Lamminaho sheds light on the song’s multifaceted origins: "The idea sparked a couple of years ago when the band was listening to Lorna Shore's 'Pain Remains I'. The actual song came to life at home on the couch while strumming my daughter's acoustic guitar. The melancholic and folk-influenced song gained dynamism through varying time signatures, and we aimed for a driving flow and pulsing rhythms in the arrangem...

5 FT. HYPER SNIPER | SHAKA AMAZULU THE 7TH - SHADOW NINJA (REVIEW, UNDERGROUND HIP HOP, CONCEPT BASED)

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Bog about pooped through his pants on the the beat for the opening track " Fury ". New York gutter beats!, Brooklyn! End Of Times is more chill, but still solid, and the same for Shinobi . Those were the tracks Bog felt the most, but not peeped any of the other releases yet, so not sure how the catalogue stands up, and what the latest drops are like, but the first 3 joints make the album, and the concept is sick, so we will return to  5 Ft. Hyper Sniper | Shaka Amazulu The 7th when time permits. Shadow Ninja by 5 Ft. Hyper Sniper | Shaka Amazulu The 7th

STU BANGAS & A-F-R-O (BOOM BAP/HORRORCORE/UNDERGROUND HIP HOP, REVIEW) - THE BAD AND THE UGLY (CHAPTER 2)

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  Yo! what's good Bogs? It's time for real hip hop grime again from the swamps before we venture back into goth pools, or another pool. The bog spits, bog collects, bog shares. No gates here, just grime from the sounds.  Lost Souls Part Two - The opening joint is a good opener after the narration intro to drop the theme and concept followed by strong beats with no wackness. The beat count and temp is strong with solid sampling effects. Punchy and catchy y'all. The tempo is relaxed yet sets the fire strong to move to the next tracks. Pack It In - An ode to House Of Pain's 'Jump Around' featuring lines from the track, but rephrased and lyrically different, but it's pretty tight. There is a nice repeated beat introducing the joint with accompanying scratch samples laced serving as break points, and Bog enjoyed them. Sick track repping Boston routes. which is a huge thumbs up from Bog. Bring Ya Best Army, Pt. 2 (feat. One Be Lo) - The feels with dark solid stro...

INHERITED TIME RELEASE THIRD SINGLE FROM DEBUT ALBUM DUE THIS YEAR

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Braveheart is an energetic power metal track full of dashing guitars, bright intense vocals and intriguing synth melodies. The song is a story of courage, sacrifice, and curiosity — following a man who journeys into space to save humanity, facing fear and death for the people he loves. The song represents a slightly lighter side of the band while still staying true to their own distinctive style and approach. Instead of orchestral soundscape Braveheart leans into traditional synths. Braveheart is the first song ever in the band's history. Listen to the single on major music platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Amazon Music, Qobuz, etc.): https://push.fm/fl/inheritedtime-braveheart Inherited Time is a modern symphonic metal band from Finland with a sci-fi atmosphere. The band found its current form in 2024 after years of evolution. Their music captivates listeners with the sound of traditional Finnish melodic metal infused with power metal elements, delivering...

BALASHTOTH (MELODIC DEATH METAL) RELEASED NEW SINGLE, "SELF = DARK SIDE"

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Following the release of the first single and the announcement of their upcoming debut full-length, Ireland based Melodic Death Metal act BALASHTOTH now unveils a second track taken from " Equation II: The Antithesis of Life and Free Will ", scheduled for release on June 12 through Pest Records, Metal Ör Die Records and Not-Even-Music. The new single, " Self = Dark Side ", showcases another facet of the band's intense and emotionally charged approach to Melodic Death Metal, blending aggressive riffing, intricate songwriting and atmospheric depth into a dark and dynamic composition. The single is now streaming here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOy6x0CnM1Y " Equation II: The Antithesis of Life and Free Will " follows the band's two previously released EPs and marks a significant step forward in both scope and musical ambition. The album further expands BALASHTOTH's sound through the inclusion of viola and Moog synth arrangements perform...

DEADSPAWNED and MOGILA DEATHCULT ANNOUNCE SPLIT CD (DEATH METAL)

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  Pest Records and Metal Ör Die Records are proud to join forces for the release of "Afterlives: Revenants / Vile Torture" Split CD, a devastating union between two uncompromising forces of the Serbial Death Metal underground: Deadspawned and Mogila Deathcult. Bringing together suffocating atmospheres, savage riff work and relentless aggression, this split CD stands as a celebration of everything rotten, obscure and morbid within the contemporary Death Metal underground. From sepulchral darkness and cavernous brutality to punishing old school intensity, both bands deliver material that perfectly complements the spirit of this release while maintaining their own distinct identities. " Afterlives: Revenants / Vile Torture " will be released as a strictly limited CD edition of 300 copies worldwide through Pest Records and Metal or Die Records. Pre-orders and audio samples here: https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/album/deadspawned-mogila-deathcult-afterlives-rev...

MAUNA SOL (BLACK METAL) - RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM "THE CALLING"

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Romanian Black Metal band Mauna Sol released their debut album, "The Calling", on May 15, 2026, in collaboration with Loud Rage Music .  Featuring eight tracks of diverse and immersive Black Metal infused with elements of Post-Black Metal, Melodic, Progressive and Atmospheric Metal, " The Calling " delivers a dynamic and multifaceted sonic journey that balances aggression, melancholy and expansive atmospheres. " The Calling " is now available for streaming and ordering here: https://loudragemusic.bandcamp.com/.../mauna-sol-the-calling https://loudragemusic.limitedrun.com/products/875143-mauna-sol-the-calling Mauna Sol is a post-black metal band from Brașov, Romania, formed in 2019 by five musicians who sought to channel their diverse musical backgrounds and inner darkness through black metal. While their sound is rooted in traditional extreme metal, the music is built around a short tale written by George, the band's frontman. Each song exp...

GORGONAUT EXPLORE CHAOS AND DISORDER IN "INFINITE REGRESS" AND ANNOUNCES EP "AYAME"

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As GORGONAUT prepares to unveil  the forthcoming EP Ayame on October 16, 2026, " Infinite Regress " provides a further insight into the textural sonic world building by the Chicago-based solo project. " Infinite Regress" is the opening offering on the upcoming release and encapsulates the central direction of the EP. Composed with intentional chaos, the instrumental textures and arrangements disorientate with jarring sounds and sudden rhythmic shifts. It evokes a sense of uncertainty and intrigue as to what awaits next. Musically, the single embodies a loss of control and escalating tension. Aggressive passages alternate with pacified sections in a desperation to make sense of an irrational realm. Opening with chromatic guitar lines, a sense of strain and panic manifests through the music and it repeats in varying forms across the track. Ferocious heavy rhythms and harsh vocals are contrasted with softer moments. GORGONAUT and the forthcoming EP arose from a...

BOG IS MULTI-GENRE

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  Reminder from the Bog, we are multi-genre. Expect to see different music together on the same page. Bog doesn't stay in one pool, but mixes all the sounds to present underground and independent music together, and more. We may feature a heavy spewing of extreme metal, or a spewing of goth, underground hip hop, hardcore, punk, industrial, or something else. It's all part of the flow.    Bog looks at music for the flow, production, and sonic value. We advise you to increase medication dosage, if you scream or experience severe anxiety when various forms of muck are grouped together. In the bog, it's how it sounds. Bog is Bog, Bog is the Bog. #smashthegate #bogwakes 

LEGENDARY GOTH ROCK BAND, CHRISTIAN DEATH ANNOUNCES THE USA 'BABY BATS PARADE' TOUR

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  Legendary Goth Rock Band, CHRISTIAN DEATH Announces The USA 'Baby Bats Parade' Tour USA tour featuring support acts: GENE LOVES JEZEBEL, DESCARTES A KANT & BLACK SEASON WITCH May 19th, 2026 - After almost fifty years, legendary goth rock band, CHRISTIAN DEATH is still frightening the very fabric of society. The founding fathers of American goth rock are touring the U.S. next month. Valor Kand and Maitri will lead the ' Baby Bats Parade ' across more than 20 U.S. cities with support from GENE LOVES JEZEBEL, DESCARTES A KANT & BLACK SEASON WITCH. The tour begins in St. Louis, Missouri on June 3rd and wraps up on June 28th in Worcester, Massachusetts. The band will be performing songs from their legacy spanning over four decades including tracks from the most recent album, Evil Becomes Rule. For more information about Evil Becomes Rule : https://www.season-of-mist.com/release/evil-becomes-rule/ Get tickets HERE: https://christiandeath.band/Secciones...