Canadian progressive metal band Maitreya are set to release their third EP, Auxesis, tomorrow (11th). The EP showcases the band's growth, featuring complex rhythms and a blend of heavy and melodic elements. Alongside the release, Maitreya has debuted a music video for...
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EP Stream: Maitreya – ‘Auxesis’
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Chilean progressive metal band Crisálida to release new album Niños Dioses in November
Chilean progressive metal band Crisálida have announced their upcoming album, Niños Dioses, scheduled to arrive on November 16. The concept album is inspired by the Incan Capac Cocha ritual, where children were sacrificed to the gods to protect the people. The album's...
Swallow the Sun share “MelancHoly” video ahead of upcoming album and tour
Finnish death-doom masters Swallow the Sun have dropped a video for their new single "MelancHoly." The track is taken from their upcoming album Shining, set to release on October 18th via Century Media Records. In support of Shining, the band will embark on a North...
New & Noteworthy: March 3rd, 2017
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new releases Darkest Hour and Havok, a Chickenfoot live album, and a Soundgarden reissue. If you want to check out last...
New & Noteworthy: March 3rd, 2017
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features new releases from John 5, Wolfheart, Within the Ruins, and a live version of Converge's Jane Doe. If you want to check out...
New & Noteworthy: February 24th, 2017; no silence here
New & Noteworthy is a weekly column in which we highlight some of the newest rock and metal releases coming out each week. This week features a lot of cool new releases, including Suicide Silence, Born of Osiris, Persefone and Ex Deo. If you want to check out last...