The outdoor stage on the 2nd day of Steelfest XI was the place for explosive and often high velocity performances by Tsatthoggua, Sex Messiah, Grenadier, Witchtrap, Kalmankantaja and Behexen!

Steelfest XI was the first time to be a full 3-day event, and the first day was killer with bands like Coraxul, Azazel, Nattverd, Utuk Xul, Hail Conjurer, Nocturnal Sorcery, Sacrilegious Impalement, Loits, The Committee, Pest, Horna, Deströyer 666 and Marduk!

Longstanding American outfit Abigail Williams signs with Agonia Records to spread more of their atmospheric black metal through their upcoming new album!

The third chapter of the trilogy, “Triade III: Nyx” from the Swiss atmospheric black metal trio Aara conveys majestic Victorian themes that are weaved by the spectacular performances of the trio. The six tracks are full of dark passages and captivating melodies, the fifth album is highly recommended for fans of Blut Aus Nord and such, released via Debemur Morti Productions.

Swedish atmospheric black metal outfit Jord signed to Hammerheart Records for the release of their upcoming album ‘Tundra’, set for release in October!

In about 3 weeks, the eleventh edition of Steelfest will take place in Hyvinkää, Finland and they have yet again a very impressive line-up at this 3-day celebration of the underground!

Atmospheric black metal act Gyrdleah shares the new song ‘Speak of the Devil’ from the upcoming new album ‘Spellbinder’, set for release next month via Black Lion Records!

Experimental, atmospheric black metal project Óreiða announced the upcoming album ‘The Eternal’ to be released in May via Debemur Morti Productions and shared the title track!