From Darkestrah to Ulytau: Exploring Central Asian Folk Metal
24 May 2024
In the heart of the Silk Road, bands have emerged that revive ancient local traditions through a distinctive and characteristic sound.
In the heart of the Silk Road, bands have emerged that revive ancient local traditions through a distinctive and characteristic sound.
Live Report: Dismember’s Italian Show with Vomitory, Distruzione, and Special Guests
Beyond the large Puerto Rican scene, the Caribbean scene is also shaped by smaller nations, which have given rise to unusual and unique projects
Contrary to popular belief, the Caribbean islands have developed rich and vibrant music scenes, now well-established within socio-cultural contexts that vary from country to country.
In recent years, Scotland has built a strong extreme music scene, spawning a new wave in the process.
With their third album, the New Jersey metallers had to fully prove themselves—and they hit the mark, staying true to everything they’ve built in the past.
The Tennessee trio returns to the fray after two decades, delivering one of the most extreme—and finest—albums of the year.
The heavy metal legends return with a new album that channels a revivalist mood, yet remains thoroughly engaging.
The Romans have reached their fifth studio album, showing themselves in remarkable form.
Whether this marks the band’s ultimate evolution is hard to say, but it is undoubtedly their most polished and elaborate work yet.
In the heart of the Silk Road, bands have emerged that revive ancient local traditions through a distinctive and characteristic sound.
Live Report: Dismember’s Italian Show with Vomitory, Distruzione, and Special Guests
Beyond the large Puerto Rican scene, the Caribbean scene is also shaped by smaller nations, which have given rise to unusual and unique projects
Contrary to popular belief, the Caribbean islands have developed rich and vibrant music scenes, now well-established within socio-cultural contexts that vary from country to country.
In recent years, Scotland has built a strong extreme music scene, spawning a new wave in the process.
With their third album, the New Jersey metallers had to fully prove themselves—and they hit the mark, staying true to everything they’ve built in the past.
The Tennessee trio returns to the fray after two decades, delivering one of the most extreme—and finest—albums of the year.
The heavy metal legends return with a new album that channels a revivalist mood, yet remains thoroughly engaging.
The Romans have reached their fifth studio album, showing themselves in remarkable form.
Whether this marks the band’s ultimate evolution is hard to say, but it is undoubtedly their most polished and elaborate work yet.