NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 3-28-25


From underground gems to headline-worthy drops It’s New Music Friday for 3-28-25!

What is your favorite album cover this week?

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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 3-28-25


From underground gems to headline-worthy drops It’s New Music Friday for 3-28-25!

What is your favorite album cover this week?

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ALBUM REVIEW: Kazea – I. Ancestral


Formed by two former members of Orochen (Jonas Mattsson and Rasmus Lindblom) plus Daniel Olsson of Hellsongs, Kazea have existed since 2023, and I. Ancestral (Suicide Records) is their debut album.Continue reading


Amenra Share Their Single and Video “Heden” – Two New EPs Coming Soon



Amenra are set to release two new EPs, De Toorn and With Fang and Claw. Each has a distinct soundscape, and songwriting approach, offering a two part journey through Amenra’s beginnings, and a look into the band’s future. They have just dropped the single and video, “Heden,” taken from De Toorn. Check it out below and find out more.
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FESTIVAL REVIEW: Desertfest New York 2024 Live at Various Venues


The fourth installment of Desert Fest NYC has now come and gone. I want to start by thanking the crew, they ran a three-day fest with everything starting on time and limited technical difficulties throughout the fest, they worked their backsides off and it showed.  

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FESTIVAL REVIEW: ArcTangent Festival 2024 Live at Fernhill Farm


 

2024 marks ArcTanGent’s 10th anniversary. Taking place across five stages at Fernhill Farm near Bristol, the festival specialises in progressive, largely heavy music. It is Metal-orientated, but the festival’s remit also extends to other styles including Indie and Electronic Music. ATG 2024 sees over 130 bands and artists performing over three “main” days plus a warm-up day.Continue reading


FESTIVAL REVIEW: ArcTangent Festival 2024 Part 2 – Live at Various Venues 


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On Friday’s early afternoon, Sans Froid arrive at the Elephant stage to dish out their mournful and sombre art rock.Continue reading


FESTIVAL REVIEW: ArcTangent Festival 2024 Part 1 Live at Various Venues 


2024 marks ArcTanGent’s 10th anniversary. Taking place across five stages at Fernhill Farm near Bristol, the festival specialises in progressive, largely heavy music. It is metal-orientated, but the festival’s remit also extends to other styles including indie and electronic music. ATG 2024 sees over 130 bands and artists performing over three “main” days plus a warm-up day.Continue reading


CHVE (Amenra) Announces New EP “Kalvarie”



Amenra, vocalist, Colin H. van Eeckhout, is continuing his solo work as CHVE, aiming to take  listeners deep within themselves, to tap into something primal that dwells in us all. His Relapse Records debut, Kalvarie is due out May 31st, 2024, in LP, CD, cassette, and digital formats. Keep reading in the article below for more information.
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Arctangent Festival 2024 Books Mogwai, Explosions In The Sky, Clown Core, Ihsahn, Electric Wizard, Brontide, Amenra, Julie Christmas, Caspian, and More


To help celebrate the 10th year of the mighty ArcTanGent Festival in 2024, today’s band announcement is very likely it’s biggest ever band announcement in its history. Yes, it is a biggie, and yes it will make you all very happy. New bands added to the already stacked list include Mogwai, Explosions In The Sky, Clown Core, Ihsahn, Electric Wizard, Brontide, Amenra, Julie Christmas, Caspian, Delta Sleep, Show Me The Body, Bo Ninge, and more. Tickets are on sale at the link below. Continue reading