Extreme Metal

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...

Confess – Destination Addiction. A ferocious and triumphant release that pushes Confess towards the top tiers. Enjoy the fiery riffs and gravel-throated roars. Words: @hutchie224 @confessband.official

Scrüda – Fury Among Ruins. Polish Black/Thrash trio unleash ten blistering tracks in just 18 minutes. A ferocious high intensity ride. Utterly unrelenting. Words: Jools Green @scrudabarbarians @godz_ov_war_productions

Album Review: Infectious Vermin, the debut of Rats Of Gomorrah. Crushing riffs, dark themes, and brutal vocals redefine Death Metal. Available 31 Jan 2025 Words: Jools Green @ratsofgomorrah @testimony_records

Tombs Of Disgust. Debut EP Shadow of War drops 25 April 2025. Experience the brutal sound of The Looming Storm in their explosive guitar playthrough now! @tombsofdisgust

Dark Fortress concludes their nearly three-decade legacy with Anthems From Beyond The Grave, a powerful live album capturing their final tour and iconic career highlights. Words: Jools Green @darkfortressofficial @centurymediarecords

An unholy night of riff magnificence and apocalyptic screams, growls and howls with Dark Funeral, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Ex Deo and Kami no Ikari; the bar has been set high for 2025. Words: @who_dunnet Photography: @fivezerodigital_musicwebdesign @o2acadislington @darkfuneralofficial @fleshgodofficial @exdeoband @kaminoikari_music

New Jersey's Slaughtersun releases their debut EP Black Marrow on January 10, 2025. A remixed, remastered journey through Progressive Death Metal innovation. Words: Jools Green @slaughtersunnj

Jools Green - Best of 2024: Top albums, songs, gigs, and festivals. From SARKE's Album Of The Year Endo Feight to Cosmic Void Black Metal Festival—epic highlights await! Words: @Jools Green @sarkeofficial

Dying Fetus, Chelsea Grin, Despised Icon and Vitriol treated us to a riotous night of brutal Death Metal at the Electric Ballroom Camden last week. Words: @who_dunnet Photography: @a.nashphotography @dyingfetusofficial @chelseagrinofficial @despisedicon @vitriolwarfare @electricballroomcamden