Estonian punk outfit Elukas unveils powerful ‘Laika’ lyric video, exploring the ethical dimensions of scientific experimentation on animals, and a track from their EP ‘Loomad Koos, recently reissued via Wormholedeath.

Norwegian stoner punks Bokassa ricochets into 2024 with their bold new single ‘The Ending Starts Today!’, another track from their upcoming album ‘All Out Of Dreams’, set for release next month via Indie Recordings!

Punk outfit The Chisel delivers yet another banging track with ‘Those Days’, heralding the Oi! hooks and hardcore stomp that everyone love! A track from their upcoming album ‘What A F*cking Nightmare’ set for release via Pure Noise Records next month!

Our recently joined photographer Lindy is excited to see what 2024 is going to bring for her, but for now, let’s have a look back at some of her favorite pictures she took in 2023 at shows from bands like Across the White Water Tower, Alesana, Autopsy Affair, Brand of Sacrifice, Currents, Emmure, Greyhaven, Knuckle Puck, Magg Dylan, Magnolia Parl, Midnight Threat, Norma Jean, Origami Angel, Pink Shift, Saliva, See You Space Cowboy, Silverstein, Sweet Pill, The Contactees, The SoapGirls, Virginia, and We Came As Romans!

Gouge Away announced their upcoming new album ‘Deep Sage’ to be released in March via Deathwish Inc. and shared a riotous video for the single ‘Stuck in a Dream’!

Annet’s favorite albums of the year 2023 involve a mix of punk rock and modern metal, bringing in loads of emotions going from deep and intense, to fun and light with albums from Green Day, Enter Shikari, Hexa Mera, Chris Maragoth, Powerwolf, Nanowar of Steel, Angus McSix, Blink-182, Gloryhammer and Bury Tomorrow!

Black metal/crust punk outfit Dödsrit set the release date for new album ‘Nocturnal Will’ on March 22nd via Wolves of Hades and reveal first track ‘Celestial Will’!

From the cold dank fog of Portland, Oregon re-emerges death metal unit Petrification with their highly anticipated sophomore album ‘Sever Sacred Light’, set for release next month via Svart Records! Of which a second single ‘Sepulchral Lesions’ is out now!

One of our newest photographers to have joined the team, Tommy offers a fine selection of cover bands, and gigs from the local club scene with pictures of Sabbra Cadabra, Crowley, Kraken Waker, Self Revolution, The SoapGirls, Nu-Castle, All Before, Audioslaves, Rage, Spartan Warrior, Twin Lizzy, and Red Hot Chilipinos!