NEKROGOBLIKON: ANNOUNCE FALL 2026 20th ANNIVERSARY U.S.A. TOUR DATES WITH ABORTED, SIGNS OF THE SWARM, and PARTY CANNON

 

California, U.S.A. based melodic, death metal warriors NEKROGOBLIKON have announced FALL 2026 20th ANNIVERSARY U.S.A. TOUR DATES WITH ABORTED, SIGNS OF THE SWARM, and PARTY CANNON...

 

 NEKROGOBLIKON have announced MORE SPRING 2026 U.S.A. TOUR DATES..  

 NEKROGOBLIKON have posted a video for "THE SECRET ELEPHANT"" (FEATURING REEL BIG FISH)  , a track from the bands anticipated new EP release  "THE BOILING SEA", due to be unleashed 4/17/2026 (more info T.B.A.).  

 NEKROGOBLIKON have announced WINTER/SPRING 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES WITH HANABIE,& ENTERPRISE EARTH.  

 

NEKROGOBLIKON have posted a video for  "SHOW ME YOUR GOBLIN", a stand alone single, unleashed 4/11/2025.

NEKROGOBLIKON have posted  "BODOM BEACH TERROR" (CHILDREN OF BODOM TRIBUTE). 

NEKROGOBLIKON unleashed "THE FUNDAMENTAL SLIMES AND HUMOURS", 4/1/2022 (SELF RELEASED). 

 

 

ABORTED, via BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "VAULT OF HORRORS",  unleashed 3/15/2024 via NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS. .

ABORTED have inked a record deal with NUCLEAR BLAST RECORDS.
ABORTED unleashed "MANIACULT", 9/10/2021 via CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS. 


ABORTED unleashed "LE GRANDE MASCARADE" (EP),  4/17/2020 via  CENTURY MEDIA RECORDS. 

Scotland based death, slam metal warriors PARTY CANNON, via SPOTIFY, are streaming the bands anticipated new release "SUBJECTED TO A PARTYING (EP)", unleashed 3/27/2026 via UNIQUE LEADER RECORDS..   

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM  NEKROGOBLIKON: 

 

This Fall we celebrate 20 YEARS OF NEKROGOBLIKON with special guests ABORTED, SIGNS OF THE SWARM, and PARTY CANNON! Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 AM local time.

10/16 - Phoenix, AZ @ Van Buren

10/17 - Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater

10/19 - San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center

10/20 - Dallas, TX @ Echo Lounge

10/21 - Houston, TX @ House of Blues

10/23 - Orlando, FL @ The Beacham

10/24 - Tampa, FL @ Ritz Ybor

10/25 - Atlanta, GA @ Buckhead

10/26 - Myrtle Beach, SC @ House of Blues

10/28 - Philadelphia, PA @ Brooklyn Bowl

10/29 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Bowl

10/30 - Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club

10/31 - Norwalk, CT @ District Music Hall

11/01 - Toronto, ON @ Opera House

11/03 - Detroit, MI @ St Andrew’s Hall

11/04 - Cleveland, OH @ House of Blues

11/05 - Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe at Old National Centre

11/07 - Denver, CO @ Oriental

11/08 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot

11/10 - Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory

11/11 - Portland, OR @ Crystal Ballroom

11/12 - Seattle, WA @ Crocodile Rock

11/14 - Ventura, CA @ Majestic Ventura Theatre

11/15 - Los Angeles, CA @ Belasco

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l- 

AKERCOCKE : INTERVIEWED BY INTO THE NECROSPHERE

 

 

 London, England death metal warriors AKERCOCKE were interviewed by INTO THE NECROSPHERE... 

 

 

 AKERCOCKE have posted "DISAPPEAR", a track from the bands anticipated new release "RENAISSANCE IN EXTREMIS", unleashed 8/25/2017 via PEACEVILE RECORDS.

 

 

 

FROM INTO THE NECROSPHERE: 

 

This week I'm joined by Jason Mendonca, David Gray and Sam Loynes from Akercocke at the Fortress Forum, part of Fortress Festival 2026, to reflect on their seminal 2003 masterpiece, Choronzon. The band reveal lesser-known stories from the making of the album, discuss its enduring legacy, and share their thoughts on how both the metal scene and wider culture have changed since its release. I also ask about the possibility of new material, and the band takes questions from the audience.

On the Weekly News Rant, Dan Barkasi of NO CLEAN SINGING joins me to round up the latest singles from Psycroptic, Seven Chains, Flykt, Witches Hammer and more for judgment. Dan also shares his experience of Fortress Festival 2026 as we discuss our standout performances of the weekend and the bands we'd most like to see added to the line-up in 2027.

PLUS: Wyrdstæf unleash "Great Migrations", the first single from their forthcoming debut album, Primordial Bloodlines.

Out now on all digital platforms.

#BlackMetal #DeathMetal #Akercocke

VIDEO BELOW: AKERCOCKE :INTERVIEW (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF INTO THE NECROSPHERE ):  

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

LEX LEGION: INTERVIEWED BY CHAOSZINE

 

 European metal warriors LEX LEGION (featuring former members of PAGAN'S MIND, KING DIAMOND and MOTORHEAD) were recently interviewed by  CHAOSZINE..   

 

  LEX LEGION (featuring former members of PAGAN'S MIND, KING DIAMOND and MOTORHEAD) have announced a 11/28/2026 SHOW @ FILM STUDIO, GOTEBERG, SWEDEN..

  LEX LEGION (featuring former members of PAGAN'S MIND, KING DIAMOND and MOTORHEAD) have posted a video for "GYPSY TEARS" , a stand alone single, unleashed 5/6/2026. More info T.B.A. 

 

 

 

 

  VIDEO BELOW: LEX LEGION: INTERVIEW (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF CHAOSZINE):  

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-

CULT OF LUNA: SET TO POST NEW TRACK "IN THE SHADOW OF YOUR SHADOW" 6/12/2026

 Swedish atmospheric, post metal warriors CULT OF LUNA are set to release "IN THE SHADOW OF YOUR SHADOW", a new track, due to be unleashed 6/12/2026..

 CULT OF LUNA unleashed "THE RAGING RIVER" (EP), 2/5/2021 via RED CREEK.

  CULT OF LUNA unleashed "A DAWN TO FEAR", 9/20/2019 via METAL BLADE RECORDS.

 

 

 

 

 

FROM CULT OF LUNA: 

 

In The Shadow of Your Shadow

June 12th

Pre save : https://orcd.co/itsoys

 

 

 

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-  

SINISTER: ADRIE KOOSTERWAARD SHARES UPDATE ON HEALTH

 

ADRIE KOOSTERWAARD, drummer for Netherlands based death metal warriors SINISTER posted an update on his health. 

 

 

SINISTER have announced band member ADRIE is sick and won't make the trip to the U.S.A. for MARYLAND DEATH FEST as DANNY from MALIGNANCY will fill in. 

 

 

 SINISTER have announced new drummer STEFANO RUMICH.. 

SINISTER have announced drummer TOEP DUIN have left the band. 

 SINISTER unleashed "DEFORMATION OF THE HOLY REALM",  5/22/2020 via MASSACRE RECORDS.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM SINISTER: 

 

Dear friends,

first of all, I want to thank you all for your incredible support. There have been so many messages, and although I haven't been able to answer everyone personally, please know that I will read them whenever I can and deeply appreciate every single one of them.

Many of you have been asking what happened, so I wanted to share my story and how it all began.

Two months ago, on a quiet Easter Sunday, our family decided to take a trip instead of spending the day cooking as we usually do every year. I was already feeling weak that weekend, but I was still able to enjoy a nice day with my family.

The following day, severe stomach pain and vomiting wouldn't stop, so Alesa took me to the hospital. I was diagnosed with an ileus and told I needed emergency surgery and was transferred to a bigger hospital.

The surgery went well, but the surgeon discovered multiple growths that required further histological examination. After ten days, I was discharged and recovering reasonably well. I even managed to stop by and say hello to the Vomitory guys while they were on tour.

However, after April 24th, shortly after Toby's prom night, everything started going downhill. I became weaker and weaker, lost a tremendous amount of weight, and the pain continued to worsen. Eventually, I received the devastating news that the cancer had spread extensively, including to my brain.

The primary cancer was diagnosed as skin melanoma. Fortunately, testing showed that I was BRAF positive, which after hesitating I received target therapy. At first, my condition continued worsend. So many doctors said I would not make it and they were right.

On May 13th, I stopped breathing.

Before the paramedics arrived, Alesa and Toby resuscitated me back. I remember nothing from that period, but I was later told by my oncologist that my body shut down, but my mind kept fighting, as if I still had unfinished business.

So, here I am.

A few days after I "came back from the dead," I started talking again, sitting up, walking a little, and eating. Since then, I've been getting stronger every day. A few days ago, I received fantastic news: my tumor markers have dropped dramatically!!

This past weekend, we had our first band rehearsal in quite some time, and it gave me a huge motivation to keep fighting.

None of this would be possible without my incredible Alesa, my wonderful children, my family and friends, and the amazing palliative care team of doctors and nurses who still continue to treat me at home.

The battle is far from over, but I am still here, and I am still fighting.

And yes...you will see Sinister on stage again soon.

Thank you all for your love, support, and belief.

 

 

 

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-  

TOMBSTALKER: SET TO UNLEASH "CHAOS MONOLITH"

 

 

 Lexington, Kentucky, U.S.A. based thrash, death metal warriors have revealed the track listing and art work for the bands anticipated new release "CHAOS MONOLITH", due to be unleashed 9/25/2026 via AWAKENING RECORDS. 

 

 

 TOMBSTALKER unleashed "BLACK CRUSADES", 11/13/2015 via SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS. 

 

 

FROM AWAKENING RECORDS: 

 

New Release Announcement

We're excited to announce that US death metal outfit TOMBSTALKER has partnered with Awakening Records for the CD release of their long-anticipated sophomore album, Chaos Monolith. Adirondack Black Mass will handle the vinyl release, and Bat Magick Records will publish the cassette edition. Stay tuned for more! @followers

Formed in 2008 in Lexington, Kentucky, TOMBSTALKER emerged from the collaboration between Chuck McIntyre and Anton Escobar with a vision rooted in raw, aggressive extreme metal. Over the years, the band developed a distinctive sound combining d-beat-driven blackened death metal with influences drawn from Swedish death metal, UK crust, and South American thrash traditions.

Following early demos and splits on various underground labels, TOMBSTALKER released their debut full-length Black Crusades in 2015 via Shadow Kingdom Records and Hells Headbangers. The band maintained an active live presence across the United States, including multiple East Coast tours, a full US tour in 2016, and numerous festival appearances.

Subsequent releases, including the Chaotic Devotion EP (2017), were followed by a hiatus due to lineup changes. During this period, members remained active in other projects such as ROTTING KINGDOM and PYROMANCER, while continuing to develop new material for the band's eventual return.

In 2022, TOMBSTALKER re-emerged with new members Clay Rice and Matt Morris, releasing the Age of Darkness EP in 2023 via Boris Records. Drummer Dustin Boltjes later joined the lineup, contributing to the recording of the band's upcoming full-length.

On Chaos Monolith, TOMBSTALKER delivers a concentrated evolution of their established sound - combining d-beat intensity, blackened death metal aggression, and crushing old-school death metal weight. The album's themes explore dystopian warfare, demonic imagery, technological decay, and the psychological collapse of civilization, continuing the band's long-standing narrative direction.

Rather than reinventing their foundation, TOMBSTALKER refine and intensify it, presenting eight tracks of relentless, groove-driven extremity that highlight both their experience and sharpened songwriting focus.

Tracklist:

1. Chaos Monolith

2. Inexorable Slaughter

3. Fully Armed and Filthy

4. Unto the Anvil of War

5. Warp Storm Imminent

6. Penitent Engine

7. Iron Within Iron Without

8. Eternal Enslavement

Album Credits:

Conqueror Horus: Vocals, Guitars

Gruftspüre: Guitars

Defiler: Bass

Storm Bolter: Drums, Synths, Cinematics

All music written and performed by TOMBSTALKER

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Jason Groves at Sneak Attack Studios

Cover art by Ola Larsson

Interior illustration by Anton Escobar

Photography by Estill Robinson

 

 

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-  

SLOW: "After almost 10 years the time has come for me to step away from Slow. Life and my health have nudged me into a different direction. While I am sad to close this chapter, I look back on it with immense gratitude. I loved creating for you and seeing your reactions."

 

 

 

 Belgium based funeral doom metal warriors SLOW have announced lyricist LORE has left the band. 

 

SLOW, via  BANDCAMP, are streaming the bands anticipated new release  "ABINES I", unleashed 12/8/2023 via AURAL MUSIC, 

 

  SLOW unleashed "VI-DANTALION", 11/8/2019 via CODE666 RECORDS. 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM SLOW: 

 

STATEMENT ++

Hi everyone

After almost 10 years the time has come for me to step away from Slow. Life and my health have nudged me into a different direction. While I am sad to close this chapter, I look back on it with immense gratitude. I loved creating for you and seeing your reactions.

I would like to thank Deha for being a great friend, fellow musician and mentor over the years. I am sure he will continue to do great things with the band.

All the best,

Lore

++ From Deha ++

"Lore has been a milestone in this band since "V Oceans", to say the least. She's helped me, in more than one way, musically and more. An amazing friend, that I wish to anyone here. Her departure isn't bittersweet: love and friendship prevail, always.

Of course, this means that 'Slow' goes back to the way it was before, as a one person band. I've already started working on something I will keep secret for the moment, but you will still hear Lore. We've worked a lot to bring you the Doom these past years, and needless to say: she will be there, as a swansong.

Much love to Lore. May the stars shine your way."

(Pic by Anass El Azhar Idrissi)

Kevin Rule

Good luck

Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-