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NO MALLCORE, NO METAL CORE, NO CORE, NO HIPSTERS.FREEDOM FOR UKRAINE
Dallas, Texas, U.S.A. progressive, death metal warriors SALLOW MOTH
have posted the bands
anticipated new release "HYDROPHILOUS BROOD". due to be unleashed
7/24/2026 via WILLOWTIP RECORDS.
SALLOW MOTH unleashed "MOSSBANE LANTERN", 8/1/2025 via I, VOIDHANGER RECORDS.
VIDEO BELOW:SALLOW MOTH: NEW RELEASE "HYDROPHILOUS BROOD" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF WILLOWTIP RECORDS):
Oslo, Norway based folk metal warriors TROLLFEST are set to release the bands new offering "TROLLYWOOD", due to be unleashed 11/6/2026 via REAPER ENTERTAINMENT.
TROLLFEST unleashed "FLAMINGO OVERLORD", 5/27/2022 via NAPALM RECORDS.
TROLLFEST unleashed the bands
anticipated new covers EP "HAPPY HEROES", 3/21/2021
via NAPALM RECORDS.
FROM TROLLFEST:
WELCOME TO TROLLYWOOD!
The kings of True Norwegian Balkan Metal are back!
We're proud to announce "Trollywood," the brand-new studio album from Trollfest, arriving November 6th, 2026, via Reaper Entertainment.
Returning to a heavier and more aggressive sound, Trollywood combines crushing metal, infectious folk melodies, massive choirs, outrageous humour, and the unmistakable TrollfesT chaos. Bigger riffs, epic arrangements, and relentless energy make this the band's most ambitious album to date.
Get ready to enter a world where trolls chase fame, Hollywood myths are torn apart, and absolutely nothing is sacred.
WYATT'S METAL (WYATT TURNER) was recently interviewed by IBLIS MANIFESTATIONS..
FROM IBLIS MANIFESTATIONS:
NEW EPISODE OUT NOW
Wyatt (Wyatt's Metal) joins us on Iblis Manifestations.
"A true poser is someone who hides their own identity to fit in with the crowd."
We get into groupthink, censorship, and the growing pressure to conform in underground metal, and the importance of challenging your own beliefs instead of just picking a side.
Full episode live now, on YouTube and most streaming platforms
VIDEO BELOW: WYATT'S METAL: INTERVIEW (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF IBLIS MANIFESTATIONS..):
Promoters for MESSE DES MORTS XIV FESTIVAL 2026, set to take place
11/26th, 27th and 28th, 2026 @ PIRANA MONTREAL, QUEBEC (CANADA) have
confirmed AURA NOIR.
MESSE DES MORTS XIV FESTIVAL 2026 have also confirmed BEWITCHED, ABORYM, RUÏM, CÉNOTAPHE.....
More black metal bands for MESSE DES MORTS XIV FESTIVAL 2026 T.B.A.
For three decades, Aggressor, Apollyon and Blasphemer have been ruling the scene with their evil Black/Thrash Metal from the bowels of Norway. We had tried to get them on the festival before, but the right moment never seemed to come... until this year! The last appearance of the band in Montreal dates back to nearly ten years, in 2017, but we can finally confirm their return and their presence at Messe des Morts!
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For three decades, Aggressor, Apollyon and Blasphemer have been churning out their own breed of evil Black/Thrash Metal straight out of the bowels of Norway. We had tried before to get them on the festival, but the timing never seemed to be right, until this year! The band was last seen in Montréal nearly ten years ago, back in 2017, but at last we can confirm they will be back and will perform at Messe des Morts
Stockholm, Sweden based melodic-death metal warriors AMON AMARTH have
posted a video for "GJALLARHORN" , a track from the bands anticipated new release "THE ALLFATHER AWAKENS", due to be unleashed 10/2/2026 via METAL BLADE RECORDS.
AMON AMARTH have
posted a video for "UPPHAF", a stand alone single, unleashed 7/8/2026
via METAL BLADE RECORDS.
AMON AMARTH have
announced FALL 2026 EUROPEAN TOUR DATES WITH SOILWORK and ORBIT
CULTURE.
AMON AMARTH have
announced SPRING 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES WITH DETHKLOK and CASTLE RAT..
AMON AMARTH have
announced SPRING 2026 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR DATES WITH DETHKLOK and CASTLE RAT..
AMON AMARTH have
announced FALL 2026 EUROPEAN and UK TOUR DATES WITH SOILWORK and ORBIT
CULTURE...
AMON AMARTH have
posted a video for "WE RULE THE WAVES", a stand alone single,
unleashed 7/17/2025..
AMON AMARTH have
posted a video for "SAXONS AND VIKINGS" (FEATURING BIFF BYFORD OF
SAXON), a track from the bands anticipated new release "THE GREAT
HEATHEN ARMY", unleashed 8/5/2022 via METAL BLADE RECORDS.
AMON AMARTH have
partnered with Z2 COMICS for "'THE GREAT HEATHEN ARMY" GRAPHIC NOVEL and
BOARD GAME.
VIDEO BELOW:AMON AMARTH:NEW TRACK "GJALLARHORN" (VIA YOU TUBE, COURTESY OF METAL BLADE RECORDS):
(BAY AREA), California thrash legends FORBIDDEN have posted a video for "PSYCLOPS", a track from the bands anticipated new self titled release "FORBIDDEN", due to be unleashed 10/23/2026 via BLK II BLK (FRONTIERS MUSIC).
FORBIDDEN have announced the band has inked a deal with BLK II BLK (FRONTIERS MUSIC) ..
FORBIDDEN have announced new guitarist JEREMY VON EPP.. .
FORBIDDEN have posted a video
for "MUTUALLY ASSURED DYSFUNCTION" , a stand alone single, unleashed 10/2/2025.
FORBIDDEN have posted a video
for "DIVIDED BY ZERO", a stand alone single, unleashed 7/26/2025.
FORBIDDEN have inked a deal with FM MUSIC MANAGEMENT..
FROM FORBIDDEN:
TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT
We're hitting the road with good friends & thrash compadres in Heathen and Void-Louisiana this Fall!Chaos By Design US Tour 2026. Tickets and VIP packages are on sale now.
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ITP RATING SYSTEM FOR EXTREME METAL CD REVIEWS:
A feature entitled ITP BLAST BACK REVIEWS: A RE RATE of reviews (that year) to see if I over or under rated certain releases. Just the rating, and there's no guarantee that all ratings will change. All ITP REVIEWS are on a BELL CURVE in comparison to previous (band/artist) releases and whatever else is released that year in said genre.
ITP EXTREME METAL RELEASE REVIEW RATING SYSTEM:
***** (5 stars)=Awesome, a classic, timeless, unholy
**** 1/2 (4 and half stars)=amazing, perhaps this bands best
**** (4 stars)=very good, well worth the purchase
*** 1/2 (3 1/2 stars)=Good, standard fare, for fans and not new converts
*** (3 stars)=Good, but flawed, no progression here
** 1/2 (2 1/2 stars)=Bordering on mediocrity, band is overrated
** (two stars)=somewhere between mediocre and SUKETH
* 1/2 (1 1/2 stars)= SUKETH (this release SUCKS)
* (one star)=Awful, this CD can only be used as a beer coaster or a Frisbee.
? (No stars)=this band and release blow goats.
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