LOCAL HEROES DOPAMINE Dopamine Foto: Philipp Huber Die österreichische Metalcore-Band Dopamine wurde 2019 von Schlagzeuger Andreas Löffler und Lead-Gitarrist Aaron Prause gegründet. Mit Sänger Rafael Milucky, Rhythmusgitarrist Stefan Grünwald und Bassist Marian Milucky (seit 2024) formierte sich das heutige Line-up. 2023 veröffentlichte die Band ihre Debüt-EP „Awakening“, die mit fünf Songs ihren kraftvollen Sound etablierte. Aus dem ursprünglichen Groove-Metal-Fundament entwickelte sich 2024 ein moderner Metalcore-Stil mit deutlichen Thrash-Einflüssen. Inhaltlich setzt sich Dopamine mit alltä [...]
CREMATORY Founded in 1991 in Mannheim, Germany, Crematory quickly became one of Europe’s pioneering forces in Gothic and 'Darkmetal. Their early albums such as Transmigration (1993) and …Just Dreaming (1994) established a unique blend of heavy riffs, melodic keyboards, and dark atmospheres. With Illusions (1995) — the record that featured their future classic “Tears of Time” — and the follow-up Awake (1997), they built a strong fan base worldwide. Over the decades, Crematory evolved: In the 2000s and 2010s they incorporated more electronic and dark elements while still keeping their heavy Goth [...]
DECAPITATED Decapitated Formed in 1996, Polish Tech Death masters DECAPITATED built a reputation over the years as one of the international leaders of their genre. Over their near 25-year career, DECAPITATED has released seven studio albums, which are considered to be some of the most influential death metal releases of the 21st century. Recording the new creation, entitled »Anticult« (2017), has proven to be an extremely demanding process for DECAPITATED, as they have never before faced a challenge as testing as the new songs turned out to be. The band cross-bred various styles and sounds, se [...]
INHUMAN CONDITION INHUMAN CONDITION: The New Kings of Old-School Florida Death Metal. TAMPA, FL – If you are looking for the pure, unadulterated spirit of classic death metal, look no further than Inhuman Condition. Rising from the swamps of Florida, this power trio creates music that is heavy, hook-laden, and undeniably lethal. Inhuman Condition is not just another band; it is a gathering of genre veterans. The group features the creative duo of Jeramie Kling (Vocals/Drums) and Taylor Nordberg (Guitar), joined by the legendary bassist Terry Butler (Obituary, Death, Six Feet Under, Massacre). [...]
ESCUELA GRIND New England’s extreme metal powerhouse, Escuela Grind, continues to shatter the boundaries of grindcore, death metal, and hardcore. Since their formation in 2016, the quartet has evolved from an underground secret into a leading force in the modern heavy music scene, known for their "unbelievably hostile" sound and an unexpectedly positive, empowering message. Led by the charismatic and high-energy vocalist Katerina Economou, Escuela Grind delivers a sonic assault that is as intellectually deep as it is physically punishing. Their music—a "metallic hardcore monster"—blends the li [...]
THE BROWNING Since their inception, The Browning has remained one of the most innovative forces in heavy music. Spearheaded by frontman and creative mastermind Jonny Beck, the band has masterfully pioneered a high-octane fusion of crushing metalcore and hard-hitting electronic music. Known for their signature blend of technical deathcore riffs, soaring synth melodies, and relentless trance beats, The Browning delivers a sonic experience that is as visceral as it is danceable. They don't just bridge the gap between the mosh pit and the rave; they demolish it. https://www.thebrowning.net/ CABAL [...]
REZN Chicago-based cosmic and cataclysmic quartet REZN have mined the stark monochromatic depths of underground metal and fused them with the kaleidoscopic delights of psychedelia, prog rock, and shoegaze. From their inception, the band have been fiercely independent with a fully realized aesthetic and a fervent cult following. As knowledgeable gear heads, experienced sound engineers, and seasoned DIY veterans, REZN have been able to create a body of work devoid of any sonic compromises in their speaker-rattling dirges and heady lysergic forays. Their four self-released albums—Let It Burn (201 [...]
KING 810 King 810 is an American nu metal band from Flint, Michigan. Formed in 2007, in a town renowned for its crime and poverty their sound blends everything from crushing nu-metal riffs and twisted alt-rock, to experimental hip-hop, electronica and dark jazz, standing proudly apart from the common modern metal herd. King 810 punctured the mainstream consciousness in 2012, when their “Midwest Monsters” EP earned them a deal with Roadrunner Records. “Memoirs Of A Murderer” the band’s full-length debut emerged to great acclaim later that year. Breaking new ground in 2015 with mixtape “Midwest [...]
VOIVOD Very few bands survive for four decades. Even fewer are those that continue to reach new creative heights, long after legendary status has been achieved. Voïvod were never like other bands: even as the thrash metal scene exploded in the early ‘80s, the Jonquière, Québec crew stood apart, both as unique visionaries and as proud subverters of the metallic norm. From early progthrash classics like Killing Technology and Dimension Hatrössthrough to the psychedelic explorations of The Outer Limits, Voïvod have been standard bearers for individuality and creative freedom for nearly 40 years.A [...]
PESTILENCE The legendary Dutch pioneers of technical death metal, Pestilence, are set to conquer stages once again. Under the command of founder and mastermind Patrick Mameli, the band officially announces their highly anticipated "Entering the Portals Tour 2026." For over three decades, Pestilence has been a defining force in the metal underground, seamlessly blending raw brutality with progressive jazz-fusion elements. This 2026 trek promises to be a journey through the band’s groundbreaking history. https://pestilence.bandcamp.com/ AMONG RATS Seit ihrem Gründungsjahr 2009 haben sich AMONG R [...]
