On seventh opus “Tempelschlaf”, The Ruins of Beverast blends multiple musical inspirations from ambiance to haunting dark atmospheres of blackened doom. Alexander von Meilenwald demonstrates versatility as a songwriter, the result is a more focused album. Out via Ván Records since January 9th.

London-based black metal quartet Unmother return with their new full-length album ‘State Dependent Memory’ next month with physical editions via Fiadh Productions! Get a taste of the album with the just released track ‘My Armor’!

Nearly 30 years in, Chthonic still see their music as a journey, one rooted in Taiwanese history, melody, and emotion. Just before a rare live appearance at the cultural exchange event Formosa:Finland:Fest in Helsinki, we spoke with the band about culture, tradition, and letting music speak for itself. Thanks to Ginger Vine Management & PR for setting this up!

Italian blackened post-punk ensemble Ponte Del Diavolo shared their latest single ‘Lunga vita alla necrosi’ from upcoming album ‘De Venom Natura’, set for release next month via Season of Mist!

Bizarrekult unvelied another haunting single with ‘Drøm’, featuring Lina R. from Predatory Void, and from the upcoming album ‘Alt Som Finnes’, set for release next month with Season of Mist!

Scandinavian metal outfit Ereb Altor announced their European “Rites of the Blood Moon” tour to be invading the main land in February with Skyforger, Wolfchant and Belore! Including a stop at our very own Asgaard Gentbrugge!

Party.San Metal Open Air 2026 adds a massive new batch of bands, including Dark Funeral, Sacred Reich, Wolves in the Throne Room, Devourment, Misery Index, and many more.

Last night, Immortal Frost Productions unveiled third single and music video ‘Bloodlust Command Infinite’ by English black metal horde Sidious, from their upcoming album ‘Malefic Necropolis’, set for release at the end of this month!