Thulcandra’s fourth album ‘Hail The Abyss’ offers a whole new set of blackened melodies. The Bavarian act has ripened the quality of their song-craft, displaying furious tempos and a melodic approach to black/death metal. Out on Napalm Records.

If you are still looking for a great summer destination, here are 10 festivals that might make Finland the ideal place to go for you with #Horizon23, Rockfest, Tuhdimmat Tahdit, Nummirock, Tuska, John Smith Festival, SaariHelvetti, Dark River Festival, Hellsinki Metal Festival and Flow Festival!

“War Against All” is a declaration of war crafted purely in the spirit of Norwegian black metal. On the tenth album, mastermind and founder Demonaz proves that he is the man behind the legacy of Immortal. Out via Nuclear Blast.

Hexvessel announced their upcoming black metal album ‘Polar Vein’ to be released via Svart Records in September, bringing their signature psychedelic folk sound in a new jacket.

Norwegian black metal legends Tsjuder unleashed the new track ‘Prestehammeren’, another song from their upcoming album ‘Helvegr’, set for release via Season of Mist next month!

Black metal outfit Nixil sign to Prosthetic Records for their upcoming new album ‘From the Wound Spilled Forth Fire’, and share a first track with ‘Collapsing The Poles’!

Finnish black metal quartet Ondfødt has refined its craft on the fourth album “Det Österbottniska Mörkre”. The songs are packed full of tremolos and blistering tempos, showcasing an outstanding songwriting talent from these Finns. Set for release via Black Lion Records on May 26th.

Steelfest manages to impress with their line-up and organization every single year, and this year is no different, even after some recent setbacks! We’re amazed with the line-up that celebrates everything that is underground and extreme yet again, and that’s only a part of the reasons why you should still try to make it to the fest this weekend!