Extreme Metal

Swedish Death Metal force Furnace return with Eternally Enthroned, a darkly epic concept album exploring themes of power, immortality, and doom.With masterful performances by Rogga Johansson, Peter Svensson, and Lars Demoké—plus guest vocals from Dave Ingram and Magnus Hultman—this sixth release fuses melodic brutality with high fantasy storytelling.

Caliban return with Back From Hell, a blistering yet introspective Metalcore record that redefines their sound. With explosive riffs, emotional depth, and bold experimentation, the band proves they’re not just surviving—they’re evolving.Guest spots from Mental Cruelty and Fit For An Autopsy raise the stakes, but it’s the raw honesty and sonic ambition that truly set this album apart.

Gothic Doom Metal band Opia unveil stunning debut album I Welcome Thee, Eternal Sleep—a heart-wrenching journey through grief, death, and Victorian darkness. Words: Jools Green @opiaband_official @hammerheartrecords666

Behemoth, Satyricon and Rotting Christ transcended all confines to deliver Black Metal fans to a dark yet deeply pleasurable place in the O2 Academy Brixton.Words: @who_dunnet Photography: @manuela_langotsch_music_photos@behemothofficial @satyriconofficial @rottingchristofficial @o2academybrix

Hursan: Self-titled debut EP crashes onto the scene with a punishing fusion of Sludge, Hardcore, and Metal, delivering what might just be the ultimate soundtrack to societal collapse.Crafted entirely through a DIY approach—self-recorded, mixed, and mastered—this four-track release oozes raw intensity and bleak atmosphere, laced with unexpectedly groovy twists. Words: Jools Green @hursan.band

With Inverted World, Death Metal pioneers Cancer deliver a searing and sinister slab of brutality. Set for release on April 25, 2025, the album marks a fierce return with founding member John Walker joined by a dynamic new lineup. Lyrically confronting manipulation, cult mentalities, and historical atrocities, each track is a dark, thought-provoking journey powered by relentless riffs, thunderous drums, and haunting growls. Inverted World is both a statement of intent and a brutal reminder that Cancer remain a force to be reckoned with. Words: Jools Green @cancerofficialband @peacevillerecords

Industrial Puke unleash raw Crust/Death Metal power on new album Alive To No Avail, out 28 March 2025. Short, furious tracks deliver unrelenting sonic intensity. Words: Jools Green @industrialpuke @suicide_records

When Carpathian Forest and Black Altar descended upon Slay in Glasgow, it wasn’t just another gig — it was a ritual of pure Black Metal chaos. From sinister altars and roaring vocals to relentless blast beats and satanic theatrics, the night delivered an unforgettable fusion of Polish precision and Norwegian brutality.Words And Photography: @razorrhead_productions @carpathian_forest @blackaltarband @slayglasgow

Norwegian Black Metal force Nattverd return with their fifth album, Tidloes Naadesloes—a raw, brutal, and exhilarating sonic assault.Words: Jools Green @nattverdofficial @soulsellerrecords

Sean Z, Dååth's force-of-nature frontman, discusses life back on the road, what he will do differently this time around, and how he preserves his sanity and clothes on tour.Words: @who_dunnet Photography: @a.nashphotography@daathofficial

The blue sky and 17-degree heat outside held no power of persuasion as The Underworld bubbled with anticipation for a night of Progressive Technical Death Metal with Rivers of Nihil, Cynic, Beyond Creation and Dååth.Words: @who_dunnet Photography: @a.nashphotography@riversofnihil @cynic_official @beyondcreationofficial @daathofficial @theunderworldcamden

Buried, Phoenix’s underground Metal gem, unleashes Infect And Replicate, a crushing debut EP blending Doom, Thrash, and Progressive Metal. Out March 12, 2025!

Celestial Death sees Cryptosis blend cinematic soundscapes with bone-crushing intensity, refining their craft with darker, intricate fury. Words: @hutchie224 @cryptosis_band @centurymediarecords

Spanish Death Metal legends Avulsed are back with Phoenix Cryptobiosis, a ferocious blend of brutality, melody, and relentless intensity. A must-hear..... Words: Jools Green @avulsed_official @xtreemmusic

Abduction - Existentialismus pushes UK Black Metal to new heights. A|V and the full band deliver raw emotion, crushing riffs, and thought-provoking themes. Words: Jools Green @abduction616 @candlelightrec @spinefarmrecords

Inborn Suffering return after a decade with Pale Grey Monochrome, a hauntingly emotive Doom Death album. Immerse yourself in bleak melodies and crushing growls. Words: Jools Green @inborn_suffering @arduamusiclabel

Cattle Decapitation, Shadow Of Intent, Revocation and Vulvodynia filled the Electric Brixton with Brutal, Symphonic and Technical Death Metal so infectious that fans will be in recovery for weeks. Words: @who_dunnet Photography: @fivezerodigital_musicwebdesign @electricbrixtonofficial @cattledecapitation @shadowofintentofficial @revocation @vulvodyniaofficial

Yes, we love the big bands with their polished productions, lavish extravagances and their shiny press kits. But we also love those bands who still have dirt under their nails and who are still raising the flag for Metal...