UK black metal gathering, Fortress Festival, has just revealed thirteen new bands for its fourth edition. Set to take place at Scarborough Spa, 30-31 May 2026, Abigail Williams, Dødheimsgard, Mortiis, Darkened Nocturn Slaughtercult, Gallowbraid, Groza, This Gift is a Curse, and more join the bill which already features Old Man’s Child. Find out more below.
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NEW MUSIC FRIDAY: New Rock and Metal Releases for 12-13-24
Covering all the rock and metal subgenres, it’s New Music Friday! New Releases for 12.13.24.
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PREVIEW: New Music Friday – Rock and Metal Releases for 12-13-24
Covering all the rock and metal subgenres, it’s New Music Friday! New Releases for 12.13.24.
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END OF YEAR GUEST POST: Renwar from Lightlorn – Top 10 Releases of the Year
We are still wrapping up all the goodness of 2023 with some fun guest posts from bands, friends, and fiends! Check out this list from Swedish two-piece cosmic Black metal band Lightlorn! They just dropped their new full-length album At One With The Night Sky in October and you can buy it at the link below.
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Al Ard – Al Ard
Despite what many people might believe, Black metal as a genre was always about experimentation, evolution and about finding an identity, even amongst peers. Right from its roots, Black Metal was an ever-changing force with its famous ‘second wave’ icons consciously taking vastly different directions and styles.