Akhlys’ fourth studio album ‘House of the Black Geminus’ is an incredible manifestation brought from the dark mind of Naas Alcameth. The six new cuts project a quasi-symphonic and sinister form of black metal with ferocity and atmosphere. Out on Debemur Morti.

Zeal & Ardor shared a visualizer for the new single ‘Hide in Shade’ another track from their upcoming new album ‘GREIF’, set for release in August!

The ninth studio album “Heavenly Down” from the Hungarian black metal masters Sear Bliss brings back memories of the past albums in a most breathless passionate spirit; capturing the hallmark of the band. Out via Hammerheart Records, it is a must for fans of symphonic and atmospheric black metal, and highly recommended to anyone who likes Summoning, Forest Silence, and Negură Bunget.

In the fires of Mount Doom, deep in the lands of Mordor, Morgul Blade forged another album, their sophomore record ‘Heavy Metal Wraiths’. Out on No Remorse Records.

Prominent Belgian black metal band Ars Veneficium released their brand-new single ‘Into the Void’ a couple of weeks ago, a first taste of the upcoming album ‘The Lurking Shadow of Death, set for release in September via Immortal Frost Productions and what promises to be their best work so far!

Parfaxitas’ debut album ‘Weaver of the Black Moon’ invokes sinister entities from dimensions unseen. This is grandeur black metal that offers ominous atmosphere and many frightening moments. Out via Terratur Possessions.

Another great night of the Coolhead Live concert series with metal icon Ihsahn, supported by some of the top of the Finnish scene with Before The Dawn, …and Oceans and Qwälen!

Pictures of the artists on the Radio City and OPEN AIR II stage of the first day of Tuska 2024, with I Am The Night, Infected Rain, Suburban Tribe, GHØSTKID and Zeal & Ardor!

Pictures of the artists on the main stage of the first day of Tuska 2024, with Lord of the Lost, Alestorm, Kerry King, Dimmu Borgir and Pendulum!

Report of the first day of Tuska 2024 with Lord of the Lost, I Am The Night, Alestorm, Infected Rain, Kerry King, Zeal & Ardor and Pendulum!