CONCERT REVIEW: Crypta – Contortion – Wurm Flesh Live at Harlow’s


First time at Harlow’s in Sacramento to come and see the all-female band Crypta from Brazil. Unexpectedly, I walked in to see a long line for Crypta merch and a nearly packed show. The stage has good lighting for those afar to be able to see.Continue reading


Death Dealer Union (Infected Rain) Drop New Video Single for “Beyond Heaven”



Featuring Infected Rain vocalist Lena Scissorhands amongst their ranks, Death Dealer Union have just released a brand new video for their track “Beyond Heaven.” It is the fourth and final video in a series taken from their debut record Initiation. The six minute song is the last on the album kicking off with a piano melody reflecting the opening title track. Check it out in the article below and find more information.
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INTERVIEW: Tim Lambesis Talks Austrian Death Machine, As I Lay Dying, and Other Projects


Ojayy of Ghost Cult caught up with Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying to discuss the new album from Austrian Death Machine, “Quad Brutal” out now from Napalm Records! Tim discussed his lifelong love of Arnold Schwarzenegger and his films, his influence on the worlds of pop culture and fitness, Tim’s approaches to writing and producing, the timeline for new AILD music and touring, his other projects, and more! Continue reading


Kamelot Book European and UK “Awaken The World” Tour Dates with Ad Infinitum and Frozen Crown



Symphonic metal icons, Kamelot, have announced they will bring their Awaken the World tour to Europe this October. The multinational band, founded and led by guitarist Thomas Youngblood, have added new dates in 17 cities across 11 countries. They will be accompanied by special guests, Ad Infinitum and Frozen Crown – both Napalm Records labelmates – as well as bonus support act Blackbriar. Keep reading below for more details about the upcoming tour.
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Unleash The Archers Share Single and Video for “Green And Glass” to Announce New Album



Canada’s Unleash The Archers have just announced the upcoming release of their sixth studio full-length. The AI-inspired concept album Phantoma, is due out May 10th, 2024, via Napalm Records. It is the follow up to the band’s JUNO Award winning 2020 album, Abyss. This news also sees the release of the long-player’s first single, “Green & Glass.” Its video was created using AI, while still supporting traditional artists with character models trained on work licensed from Bo Bradshaw. Check out the new video and read more below.
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ALBUM REVIEW: Infected Rain – Time


Breaking away from the pack of Modern Metal bands, Infected Rain is fulfilling their promise as one of the the best underground buzz bands of the new millennium. Their new album Time (Napalm Records) goes super hard, but more importantly, showcases their maturity as writers, riff dealers, and how to make every song stand on its own. It’s rare to get to see a label trust a band to follow their muse and really grow and change from album to album. Continue reading


Suldusk Share Single and Video for “Crystalline” from Approaching Second Album


Australian dark folk/blackgaze project, Suldusk, have just shared their latest single, “Crystalline.” It is the second track the band have released from their upcoming sophomore studio offering, Anthesis, due out March 01st via Napalm Records. Check out the “Crystalline” music video and find out more below.

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INTERVIEW: Lena Scissorhands Reveals The Secret Concept Behind Infected Rain’s New Album “Time”



Ghost Cult Keefy caught up once again with Lena Scissorhands of rising Modern Progressive Metal standouts Infected Rain! Their new album “Time” drops from Napalm Records this week, February 9th, 2024. Lena shared the concept behind the album, the band’s first foray into this kind of album, she discussed the lyrical themes for the album, trying new things as a vocalist on this album, new bassist Alice Lane, and more!Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: Hiraes – Dormant


The title of Hiraes’ new album, Dormant (Napalm Records), caught me a bit off guard.

The word “dormant” conjures images of calm, rest, inactivity. Yet, I’ve seen them play and listened to their first album numerous times, and nothing led me to believe that the band would be entering such a period or engaging in such a manner. Continue reading


ALBUM REVIEW: The Gems – Phoenix


After experiencing “creative differences” as part of Thundermother, Guernica Mancini, Emlee Johansson and Mona Lindgren left and formed The Gems – a three piece Rock band, and it is fair to say that this Swedish trio’s debut Phoenix (Napalm Records) is in similar territory to their previous vehicle: sixteen tracks of no frills Classic Rock built on chunky riffs and shoutalong choruses. Continue reading