Lithuanian ritualistic dark folk project Vėlių Namai unveiled the single ‘Saulés Kalvis’ with a captivating video, the 1st single from the upcoming album ‘Alkai’ set for release in January 2023 via Nordvis!

We had the chance to visit the next to last gig of the ‘Symphonic Metal Nights Tour 2022’ with co-headliners Visions of Atlantis and Xandria and support from Ye Banished Privateers. A hot and sweaty night that got our photographer to go back home drenched!

Week 37 brought us a bunch of wholesome, heavy and unique songs and videos from bands like Dust In Mind, SKYND, Lorna shore, Starbenders, In Flames, Vévaki, King Dude, Sahg and Electric Callboy. Go check them out if you haven’t yet!

Polish dark folk project Ols announced her new album ‘Pustkowia’ to be released next month via Pagan Records and shares the video single ‘Pustacie’!

Nordic folk project Vévaki released the stunning video and song ‘Heimdalagaldr’, a track from their upcoming Season of Mist debut ‘Fjórnspeki’ out next month!

7 epic singles again selected by us of last week with Psychonaut, Before The Dawn, Black Mirrors, Wednesday 13, Sowulo, Ciemra and Skyforger! Highly recommended to check them out if you haven’t yet!

Indie/Alternative duo isilmé released a magical video for the ethereal track ‘In The Dark’ that really takes you on a trip!

Heilung releases the 3rd track ‘Tenet’, with an unusual melody created as a palindrome… Their new album ‘Drif’ is out on August 19 via Season of Mist!

The first batch of names for the Wacken Open Air 2023 edition was announced over the weekend and pre-sales start in an hour! Don’t miss out!

With the end of summer in sight, we came across 10 releases coming out in August that our editorial team has been looking forward to the most.