Finnish black metal iconoclasts Archgoat were recently announced to be part of the Steelfest 2027 line-up and have now unveiled ‘The Dawn To Armageddon’, a second track shared from their upcoming album ‘Nightbringer, Lightbringer’, out next month with Debemur Morti Productions!
“I Vinternatt” pays a sublime ode to Norwegian black metal; this is a sincere homage to their Scandinavian roots. The Norwegian duo Peregrinus and Þunarr display musical prowess and qualities that are quite rare in the black metal genre. Out via Purity Through Fire and Sonorous Night.
We’re still buzzing about last weekend’s festivities at Alcatraz Festival, but no rest for the wicked with already a first 30 names confirmed for next year’s edition and early bird sales on the way since yesterday! Who are you looking for or hoping for still for the 2027 edition? Let us know in the comments!
“Verbolgen” sets beauty to a fierce grimness, showcasing classic influences of pagan and Nordic black metal. Hulder crafts epic majestic landscapes and with guitar arrangements that capture the cold, freezing atmosphere of the medieval ages. Out via Season of Mist and 20 Buck Spin.
One final day. One last chance to discover a new favourite band before another unforgettable edition of Alcatraz comes to an end. Our final Editorial Picks put the spotlight on Gutalax, Animals as Leaders, Paleface Swiss, Warkings, Rise of the Northstar, Blackbraid and Luna Kills. Whether you’re looking for technical mastery, crushing breakdowns, power metal anthems or the most ridiculous grindcore party of the weekend, Sunday’s got you covered.
Who are you ending your Alcatraz weekend with?
Five reasons to arrive early today at Hellsinki Metal Festival… Horizon Ignited, Mawiza, Ikinä & Choir of Hekate, Wormwood, Blackbraid. From melodic death metal and indigenous influences to immersive black metal and one of the weekend’s most unique collaborations, Friday has plenty to offer beyond the headliners. Find out why these five made our editorial picks. Who would you add to the list?
Forty bands. Four stages. Countless difficult choices. To help you plan your Friday at Alcatraz, we’ve picked six acts that we think are absolutely worth checking out: Igorrr, Combichrist, HEALTH, Vended, Witch Club Satan and Insanity Alert.
Agree with our picks, or did we miss one of your favourites? Let us know!
The first day of Alcatraz is no longer just about pitching your tent and grabbing your first beer.
With all four stages running from Thursday onwards, there’s plenty to discover right from the start. We’ve selected six bands we think you shouldn’t miss: Death Fury, Alestorm, Channel Zero, Imminence, Der Weg Einer Freiheit and Cyclone.
Which one is highest on your must-see list?
Kanonenfieber unveiled the lyric video for the track ‘Meine Lieben’, out with Century Media Records! Catch their spectacle live next year when they tour through Europe on the “Kriegstage 2027” tour or next summer at Tuska 2027!
Chamber of Unlight upped its craft on its second album “Avernus”. The veterans take an expansive approach to their composition and maintain the right balance between melodic and symphonic elements, out via Werewolf Records since today.
