Photo Credit: Charlotte Alana Wool

Amulets, created by Portland-based audio/visual artist Randall Taylor, has unveiled their new single 'Coiled', featuring multi-instrumentialist Patrick Shiroishi. This is the second taken from new EP Rem(a)inders, out 10th April via Pelagic Records.

Stream and pre-order here: https://orcd.co/amulets-remainders

Against a hazy analogue backdrop, ambient guitars reverberate and echo through the sonic landscape, creating a sensation of weightlessness that is both calming and unsettling. Melancholic and soaring, ‘Black Sheep’ evokes a presence of isolation and longing in the emptiness. Through patient unfolding, this minimalist, poignant atmosphere raises in intensity, deliberate in its unhurried movement, leaving room for each sound to breathe, evolve, and fade into the next.

Amulets’ new album Rema(i)nders marks his debut on Pelagic Records, a fitting home for a record that thrives in the liminal space between heaviness and fragility. Deeply immersive, the album navigates the dreamy boundaries between the tangible and the ethereal, where sound behaves as memory itself: unstable, layered, and quietly transformative. 

Randall Taylor's work uses analog tape and its imperfections to explore themes like degradation and nostalgia and their relationship to technology and to the self. By constructing and modifying tape loops and repurposing antiquated cassette players, Taylor creates dense, never-ending, looping soundscapes for both his live performances and sculptural sound art installations.

Known for his ability to weave soundscapes that evoke powerful emotions with minimalistic instrumentation, Taylor’s newest project is a masterful exploration of mood, atmosphere, and texture.

Taylor commented: “Rema(i)nders started as a fragmented collection of songs, memories, ideas, and feelings that I wanted to mash and warp together beyond recognition. What I ended up creating was a beautiful mosaic of texture and light in this darkening world. To remain is to remind. To remind is to remain."

Amulets online:
https://www.instagram.com/amuletsmusic
https://www.facebook.com/amuletsamulets

Track list:

01 - Paths of Acceptance
02 - Former Shells    
03 - Coiled (ft. Patrick Shiroishi)   
04 - Black Sheep  
05 - Slow Motion_Somnia
06 - RemainRemind

Photo Credit: Ashlea Bea

UK metal hellraisers HERIOT recently toured North America for the first time, supporting Trivium, with Jinjer.

Today HERIOT reveal their live session with renowned music discovery platform Audiotree, recorded on tour.

Playing tracks from their debut album Devoured by the Mouth of Hell, HERIOT’s Audiotree Live performance doubles down on the crushing claustrophobia of their previous work, conjuring up a sound as raw and direct as ever. During their interview with Audiotree host, Jason Nitts, the band chat about touring with Trivium and Jinjer, touring North America for the first time, and the creative process behind Devoured by the Mouth of Hell. 

Check out HERIOT on Audiotree Live here [premieres at 5pm GMT/1pm EST/6pm CET]: https://youtu.be/77C_lGaaATk

In February HERIOT released their newest single 'Master of Deceit', one of two new tracks the quartet added to the Devoured by the Mouth of Hell (Deluxe Edition) that was recently released on all digital platforms.

Stream Devoured by the Mouth of Hell (Deluxe Edition) here: https://heriot.lnk.to/DevouredByTheMouthOfHell-DeluxeID.

'Master of Deceit' follows HERIOT's November 2025 single 'Commander of Pain', their ode to 90's death metal. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/xDem8csYsJM
 
After touring North America for the first time, supporting Trivium and Jinjer, HERIOT performed with SikTh at two special UK shows in the end of February. Soon, HERIOT will join Nails, Kublai Khan TX, then Converge for select dates.
 
26-Mar Bristol, Electric Bristol (w/ Nails)

23-May Hatfield, Slam Dunk Festival
24-May Leeds, Slam Dunk Festival

15-Jun Dublin, Opium (w/ Kublai Khan TX)
16-Jun Belfast, Limelight (w/ Kublai Khan TX)

26-Jun Ysselsteyn, Netherlands, Jera On Air

28-Jun Antwerpen, Zappa, Belgium (w/ Converge)
29-Jun Köln, Essigfabrik, Germany (w/ Converge)
30-Jun Berlin, SO36, Germany (w/ Converge)
02-Jul Wien, Arena Vienna, Austria (w/ Converge)
03-Jul Segrate, Circolo Magnolia, Italy (w/ Converge)

Tickets are available via: https://www.heriotmetal.com/tour

HERIOT are:
Jake Packer - Vocals/Bass
Debbie Gough - Vocals/Guitar
Erhan Alman - Guitar
Julian Gage – Drums
 
For more information:
https://www.heriotmetal.com
https://www.facebook.com/heriotmetal
https://www.instagram.com/heriotmetal
https://twitter.com/heriotmetal

Photo Credit: Noctule

Serena Cherry (ex-Svalbard)'s melodic black metal Noctule solo project will be touring the UK supporting Wolves In The Throne Room and Spectral Wound.

Dates:

Aug 3rd - Edinburgh - La Belle Angele - with Spectral Wound and Wolves in the Throne Room
Aug 4 - Glasgow - Saint Luke's -  with Spectral Wound and  Wolves in the Throne Room
Aug 5th  - Newcastle - The Grove - with Spectral Wound
Aug 6th - Manchester - Gorilla - with Spectral Wound
Aug 7th - Bristol - Strange Brew - with Spectral Wound

Noctule comments: "Never say never! I vowed that I wasn't ever going to perform Noctule live again...but that's all changed now. I simply could not resist the opportunity to play these UK dates with Spectral Wound and Wolves in the Throne Room. What a dream tour! For me, this tour will mark the next chapter of Noctule with new music and new stage show. I cannot wait to show you all what I've been working on."

The music of Noctule is heavily inspired by video games, with her debut album Wretched Abyss themed to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Wretched Abyss was released in 2021 via Church Road Records to critical acclaim. 

Through icy leads, blast beats, orchestration and tremolo picked melodies, Serena writes heavy sonic love letters to her favourite video games.

A follow-up album is expected for release in 2026.

Swiss metalcore rising force Vicious Rain return with their highly anticipated sophomore album The Anatomy of Surviving, a powerful and uncompromising new chapter that further cements the band as one of the most exciting emerging acts in the European heavy scene.

Arriving alongside the album is the striking focus track 'Gods of Glass & Wire Part II' accompanied by an intense new music video that captures the band’s dark, cinematic vision and explosive sonic energy. The track serves as the perfect centerpiece for the record, blending crushing riffs, atmospheric tension and towering melodies into a statement of intent that showcases Vicious Rain at their most ambitious.

Stream here: https://youtu.be/62u1fImSEK0

Vicious Rain online:
https://www.instagram.com/viciousrainband
https://www.facebook.com/viciousrainband

Hopsydian’s ‘SIGHT' transforms themes of sin, divine visions and inner awakening into a cinematic pop-metalcore statement. Lyrics about heavens opening, drowning guilt and finding the “God within” unfold over lush electronic layers and crushing riffs. Angelic vocals soar into a gigantic, instantly addictive chorus that lingers long after it ends. Backed by rising streaming numbers and powerful live performances, Hopsydian cement their place among modern metal’s bold new voices.

Stream here: https://youtu.be/62u1fImSEK0

Hopsydian online:
https://www.instagram.com/hopsydianofficial

Revnoir’s 'Red Ice' dives deep into betrayal and emotional erosion, turning intimate scars into a cinematic progressive metalcore statement. Inspired by imagery of poisoned words, cracked walls and innocence turning red, the track channels blame, numbness and rebirth. Crushing riffs and complex rhythms drive a hard-hitting yet mystic chorus, while breathtaking vocals shift from fragile whispers to explosive intensity.

Stream here: https://youtu.be/L4IpHlbMEZs

Catch the band live:
12.03 — Rennes — Ubu — Low tickets
14.03 — Caen — Le Cargo Club — Sold out
19.03 — Annecy — Brise Glace
20.03 — Clermont-Ferrand — La Petite Coopé — Selling fast
21.03 — Nîmes — Paloma — Sold out
04.04 — Ris-Orangis — We Metal Fest
17.04 — Bourges — Le Printemps de Bourges
19.04 — Lille — Loud&Blast Days
25.04 — La Bâtie-Neuve — Helixfest
12.06 — Leeuwarden — Into The Grave
21.06 — Clisson — Hellfest
03.07 — Colombier-Saugnieu — Plane’R Fest
30.07 — Le Garric — Xtrem Fest
08.08 — Cercoux — 666 Festival
22.08 — Château-Gontier-sur-Mayenne — V and B Fest

Revnoir online:
https://www.instagram.com/revnoir_

THROATCUT. return with their ferocious new single 'KILLTHENOISE.' — a track that captures the band exactly where they are right now: louder, sharper and impossible to ignore.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/IdWHfub--84

Following the strong momentum of their debut album, which quickly positioned the band as one of the most talked-about new acts in the German heavy scene, THROATCUT. have been steadily carving out their place far beyond the underground. Their uncompromising sound and high-intensity live presence have already taken them onto bigger stages — including a standout appearance at Summer Breeze 2025, where they proved they can command crowds on one of Europe’s biggest metal platforms.

'KILLTHENOISE.' feels like the next logical step. Direct, aggressive and stripped of any excess, the track doubles down on the band’s raw identity while pushing their sonic weight even further forward. It’s the sound of a band that has moved past the introduction phase and is now fully locked in on the next level.

With growing momentum behind them, bigger stages ahead and a rapidly expanding audience, THROATCUT. are clearly entering a new chapter — and 'KILLTHENOISE.' is the first signal that they are ready to take it.

Catch the band live:
13.03.2026 – Leinfelden-Echterdingen, DE
14.03.2026 – Dingolfing, DE – Heartcorefest
23.04.2026 – Eindhoven, NL
24.04.2026 – Antwerpen, BE
25.04.2026 – London, UK
09.05.2026 – Essen, DE
13.06.2026 – Heilbronn, DE – CUT.FEST
31.10.2026 – Göppingen, DE – Corefest

THROATCUT. online:
https://www.instagram.com/throatcut.hc

Blood Command return with their fierce new single 'Wet Death,' delivering another electrifying chapter in the band’s unmistakable blend of punk energy, razor-sharp attitude and explosive rock songwriting.

Listen here: https://youtu.be/bY7k7JN5iP4

With 'Wet Death,' Blood Command once again showcase the fearless spirit that has made them one of the most distinctive forces in modern alternative and punk-leaning rock. Driven by relentless momentum, sharp hooks and the band’s trademark intensity, the track captures the chaotic charm and bold character that fans have come to expect from the Norwegian outfit.

The release also arrives alongside a special collaboration with legendary guitar manufacturer Gretsch. For the single, Blood Command teamed up with the brand as they gear up with the brand new Gretsch Jet guitar line, bringing the powerful tone and unmistakable style of these instruments directly into the sonic identity of 'Wet Death.'

Known for constantly pushing their own boundaries while keeping their rebellious spirit intact, Blood Command continue to carve out their own lane between punk, alternative rock and high-energy live performance. 'Wet Death' stands as the latest proof that the band remains as unpredictable and uncompromising as ever.

Catch the band live:
15.05. Pouzza Festival, Montréal
30.05. Burdigala Fest III, Bordaux
23.07. Riez Open Air 2026

Blood Command online:
https://www.instagram.com/bloodcommand
https://www.facebook.com/Bloodcommand

Germany’s deathcore wrecking force Obey The Kraken have unleashed 'Netherworld', the second single from their forthcoming EP, Apocrypha, out 10th April via Seek & Strike. 

Having already torn open the gates with last month’s first single 'Betrayer', the band offered a first glimpse into the dark mythology that defines their sound. Now they descend even deeper with 'Netherworld', a suffocating slab of unfiltered deathcore brutality where cavernous vocals, bone-splintering breakdowns and oppressive riffs collide like collapsing cathedrals.

Watch the video for 'Netherworld' here: https://youtu.be/txM8x-Kk3PI

Pre-save Apocrypha here:  https://orcd.co/otk2026ep

Emerging from Germany’s increasingly vicious extreme metal underground, Obey The Kraken have quickly built a reputation for deathcore that is as narrative driven as it is punishing. Their upcoming EP Apocrypha continues the band’s fascination with apocalyptic storytelling, a biblical saga of fallen angels, infernal alliances and war against the heavens themselves, with each track acting as another chapter in the descent.

If ‘Betrayer’ opened the portal, ‘Netherworld’ drags listeners straight into the abyss, darker, heavier and even more merciless. It’s a track that strips deathcore back to its most violent instincts while amplifying the band’s looming, mythic atmosphere, pushing the anticipation for Apocrypha into genuinely catastrophic territory.

Nothing about this world is subtle. Every riff is a weapon. Every breakdown lands like a hammer blow. And with ‘Netherworld’, Obey The Kraken make it brutally clear that the descent has only just begun.

Commenting on the EP, Obey The Kraken said: "Apocrypha means a lot to us, especially as we hadn't planned this second EP.  After finishing our first EP (Worship The Sunken God) last year things developed naturally and we realized we had more to say within this world and sound. We consciously kept the formula of the first EP intact, so anyone who enjoyed EP1 will feel right at home with EP2. Listening back to the final masters, we’re genuinely happy with how consistent and powerful the release feels as a whole. Everything was designed to feel massive, heavy, and epic, supporting the narrative without overcomplicating the production approach.

"Lyrics play a central role for us. Our first EP told the complete story of Cthulhu and his resurrection across four songs and we wanted to apply that same conceptual approach again. On Apocrypha, the songs tell the story of an angel who is cast out of heaven, forms an alliance with hell and ultimately seeks to conquer heaven itself. Each track represents a different chapter of that narrative." 

Apocrypha tells a story in sound, an angel cast from heaven, forging an alliance with hell, returning to challenge the celestial order itself. The EP moves like the story, deliberate and immersive, pulling listeners into Obey The Kraken’s realm where narrative and brutality are inseparable. Nothing is decorative. Nothing is wasted. Every note exists to damage and leave its mark.

Whilst preserving the DNA of their debut, Obey The Kraken push further into uncharted territory.  With production carried out entirely in house, leaving the band with full control over how heavy, how clear and how oppressive they needed it to feel. The result is an EP that is heavy and unflinching, a complete assault for fans who crave deathcore that hits as hard thematically as it does musically. 

For more:
Instagram || Spotify 

Track-list:

1. Betrayer
2. Netherworld
3. War Awaits
4. Bow To Darkness