As evidenced by the “band” photo provided here to accompany the premiere of Novarupta’s new single, “The Bullet Shines Before Impact,” this Swedish act is a “collective concept,” with multi-instrumentalist Alex Stjernfeldt as its ringleader of sorts. Stjernfeldt has been the one constant (along with… Read More »Track Premiere: Novarupta – “The Bullet Shines Before Impact”
What do death metal, black metal, hardcore and post-hardcore have in common? If you find yourself in Belgium, the answer is easy: drummer Wim Coppers. A percussionist for over two decades, Coppers claims membership to five bands in Belgium’s vibrant underground scene. It’s not uncommon… Read More »KILL SCREEN 055: Wim Coppers of LIVING GATE Chooses to Thrive as One
K-pop’s title tracks might gain most of listeners’ attention, but many album tracks are worth equal spotlight. I call these “buried treasures.” Beyond this, K-pop’s albums deliver thousands of additional tracks that settle for a more limited audience. It’s these songs that will become a… Read More »Battle of the B-Sides: Sonamoo, Lee Hongki, LE SSERAFIM, U-KISS, Kang Daniel
Sweden’s Disrupted is set to release its third full-length album, Stinking Death, on January 24, 2025. Known for their signature HM-2 tone—a hallmark of the classic Swedish death metal sound—and unwavering dedication to the genre’s roots, Disrupted continues to deliver a brutal homage to death metal’s golden age. Mikael… Read More »Album Premiere: Disrupted – ‘Stinking Death’
– January 22nd, 2025 – European Spring Tour Dates Announced Watch LIFESICK’s “Peace Through Superior Firepower” video HERE Danish death metal/metallic hardcore outfit LIFESICK is pleased to kick off the year with a new video for “Peace Through Superior Firepower.” The track comes by way… Read More »Lifesick Drops ‘Peace Through Superior Firepower’ Video