Swedish melodic and symphonic black metal formation Haimad returns after a long hiatus with its first full length album “When Night Rode Across the North”. Is a masterpiece that makes its entry into Sweden’s upper echelon of epic black metal. Out via Northern Silence Productions on November 7th.

Finnish symphonic black metal vanguard Vargrav are entering their second era, unveiling the first track ‘The Gates of My Dimension’ from upcoming album ‘Dimension: Daemonium’ set for release on Werewolf Records!

Belgian black metal revelation Serpents Oath released their new single ‘Gateways to Tiamat’, extending the arc unveiled on their latest album ‘Revelation’, out with Odium Records!

Blackend death thrash project Morbikon, led by members of Municipal Waste, Finntroll and more, unleashes the new single ‘Ghoul Infested Mausoleum’, a track from the upcoming album ‘Lost Within The Astral Crypts’, set for release in November via Tankcrimes!

Oneiric black metal powerhouse Akhly are bringing the seeds of the band’s visionary sound back to life by the reissue of their 2009 debut album ‘Supplication’ via Debemur Morti Productions! Catch this exceptional band live at Steelfest next year!

Blackened thrash bastards Hellripper return with a brand-new single ‘Kinchyle (Goatkraft And Granite)’, out now with their new label Century Media Records and announce new European tourdates for 2026, bringing along Schizophrenia and Sarcator!

Der Weg Einer Freiheit unveiled a new live video for ‘Xibalba’, a track from their latest album ‘Innern’ (out via Season of Mist) and a perfect showing of what to expect from these amazing artists when they’ll play at Alcatraz Festival next summer!

MØL have announced their upcoming third album ‘DREAMCRUSH’ to be released early 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records and shared a first single with ‘Garland’!

Mystic Circle crafts one of its best albums where the trademark of the duo is swathed in a black cloak of witchery and darkness. ‘Hexenbrand 1486’ presents a fantastic and unique creative composition that can be deemed as one of the prominent albums in the catalogue. Out via Reigning Phoenix Music on next Friday, 31st October.

Modern black metal outfit ØVI unleashed ‘Lilith’, the opening track from their upcoming EP ‘Hedera Helix’, set for release in 2026!