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- 

IBLIS MANIFESTATIONS PODCAST: POST INTERVIEW WITH KIM DYLLA (COSTUME DESIGNER)

 

 

 

 

 IBLIS MANIFESTATIONS PODCAST has posted an interview with KIM DYLLA (COSTUME DESIGNER)  for MAYHEM, GWAR and more bands. 

 

 

 

 

 

FROM IBLIS MANIFESTATIONS: 

 

Iblis Manifestations Podcast presents:

Episode 176: Kim Dylla - Metal Costume Designer

She is a renowned custom designer for Metal bands. Former GWAR member (Vulvatron) and vocalist of Cruachan and multiple other projects, ex- pro wrestler, and costume designer for pro-wrestlers.

Key topics:

-Designing custom stage outfits for Mayhem, Enslaved & other metal acts

-Working with Bray Wyatt and creating looks for WWE

-Life as Vulvatron in GWAR and wild on-stage stories

-The realities of being a touring metal musician and costume designer

-Turning passion into a career + advice for creatives

Full episode now available to watch on YouTube. Stream on Spotify, Amazon Music, Deezer & more.

 

 

 

 

VIDEO BELOW:KIM DYLLA INTERVIEW (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF IBLIS MANIFESTATIONS PODCAST):  

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

GODLESS: POST NEW RELEASE "ADVERSUS PAROUSIA"

 

 

 

 Chile based death metal warriors GODLESS have posted the bands anticipated new release  "ADVERSUS PAROUSIA" , unleashed 6/6/2026 via NUCLEAR WINTER RECORDS. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIDEO BELOW: GODLESS: NEW RELEASE "ADVERSUS PAROUSIA" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF NUCLEAR WINTER RECORDS):  

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

FEBRUUS: POST NEW TRACK "GENOCIDE BY DEFAULT"

 

Swedish death metal warriors FEBRUUS have posted "GENOCIDE BY DEFAULT", a track from the bands anticipated new release "CONSTRUCTION OF CONFLICT", due to be unleashed soon in 2026 (release date T.B.A.).  

 FEBRUUS have posted the bands anticipated new release  "SURVEILLANCE ORGY",unleashed in 2024 via TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY RECORDS,. 

 FEBRUUS "SURVEILLANCE ORGY"  was originally unleashed 8/15/2023 via HONG RECORDINGS. 

VIDEO BELOW: FEBRUUS: NEW TRACK "GENOCIDE BY DEFAULT" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF TRANSCENDING OBSCURITY RECORDS):  

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

METALLICA: POST VIDEO FOR "FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS (LIVE ATHENS, GREECE 5/9/2026) "

 

San Francisco, California thrash metal/hard rock legends METALLICA  have posted a video for  "FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS (LIVE 5/9/2026 ATHENS GREECE) "....

 

"FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS"  is a featured track from METALLICA'S "RIDE THE LIGHTNING", unleashed 7/27/1984 via  MEGAFORCE RECORDS. 
 

 METALLICA  have announced the band set a record at their ATHENS, GREECE  OLYMPIC STADIUM show drawing over 90. 000.

 METALLICA  have announced a  MOHEGAN SUN ARENA SHOW 11/19 and 21st, 2026 CONNECTICUT. WITH SUICIDAL TENDENCIES AND SPIRITBOX...  

METALLICA  have added six more shows to the bands anticipated 2027 LAS VEGAS RESIDENCY AT THE SPHERE.. 

METALLICA have announced  SPRING 2026 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES WITH PANTERA, KNOCKED LOOSE, GOJIRA and AVATAR

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 .METALLICA unleashed "72 SEASONS", 4/14/2023 via BLACKENED RECORDINGS.....

The METALLICA track "MASTER OF PUPPETS"  is featured in the NETFLIX series "STRANGER THINGS" and recently (in 2022) peaked in the BILLBOARD top 100.

METALLICA  re-issued of the bands classic release "MASTER OF PUPPETS", re-unleashed 11/10/2017 via BLACKENED RECORDINGS.

 

 

 

 

  VIDEO BELOW: METALLICA:"FOR WHOM THE BELL TOLLS (LIVE ATHENS, GREECE 5/9/2026) " (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF METALLICA):  

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