For this track premiere, we’re introducing a cut, “Green Spa (Cold Region Version),” by Japanese avant stoner doom trio, Hylko, which is their contribution to a split single with Norwegian noiseniks, Barren Womb. Hylko bring a truly unusual musical orientation—Nori Shio (bass), TofuckG (drums), Moock (vocals/djembe)—to… Read More »Track Premiere: Hylko – “Green Spa (Cold Region Version)”
Dutch hardcore OGs Backfire! are steps away from putting the pin in a 30-plus year career and they’re giving fans one last release before they go. The Last Confession is a mini-album, consisting of five tracks that put a bow on the band’s career and the various influences they’ve… Read More »Full Album Stream: Backfire! – “The Last Confession”
– March 16th, 2026 – “Screams From Beneath The Surface” Full-Length Out Now! Watch / Stream MONSTROSITY’s “Banished To The Skies” HERE “A strong contender for the title of Death Metal Album Of The Year!” – Rock Hard Germany “Seven and a half years after… Read More »Monstrosity Presents “Banished to the Skies” Video
The co-ed ChoCo1 x ChoCo2 debuted earlier this year with a bit of online controversy that felt manufactured to spawn discussion. The actual music was quite dire, reheating sounds popularized by ALLDAY PROJECT last year. Now, they’re back promoting b-side Frenzy. This one’s more palatable… Read More »Song Review: ChoCo1 x ChoCo2 (ChoCo Family) – Frenzy
AB6IX are back today with their third full-length album. This comes during the year of their contract renewal. It will be interesting to see what they decide to do. After a strong commercial start, the group has occupied a mid-to-low tier space that sees them… Read More »Song Review: AB6IX – Bottoms Up