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Dublin born, Streatham living Bleech 9:3 are truly the band of the moment. Playing a 90’s infused heavy alt-grunge, their music is catalysed by a longing which transcends the material realm, a fixation upon negative space, and the desire for complete erasure. Having already earnt a fierce live reputation on the Dublin and London scenes without yet releasing a single …

For nearly a quarter of a century, Dong Open Air has stood as one of Germany’s most beloved independent metal festivals, bringing together passionate fans, legendary artists, and rising stars in a truly unique setting. Perched atop the scenic Halde Norddeutschland in Neukirchen-Vluyn, the festival combines breathtaking views with thunderous riffs, creating an atmosphere unlike any other event on the …

Sepultura stand as one of the most influential metal bands ever to emerge from South America, but the story of the Brazilian pioneers has entered its final chapter over the last five years. Formed in 1984 in Belo Horizonte, Sepultura spent decades reshaping heavy music through a groundbreaking blend of thrash metal, death metal, groove metal, hardcore, and Brazilian musical …

It was after seeing a show at The Tote Hotel in Melbourne that Floodlights came together. When the band gathered, Louis Parsons and Ashlee Kehoe both played guitar and sang, with Parsons taking the lead vocals and Kehoe adding harmonica. Joe Draffen played bass and Archie Shannon, a member of the more experimental Dragoons, drummed and used his experience to …

Slift was formed in Toulouse in 2016 by brothers Jean and Remi Fossat. Jean handled guitar, vocals, and synthesizers; Remi was on bass; and the band was rounded out by drummer Canek Flores. Their first recordings were more on the psychedelic garage rock side of things, with undercurrents of science fiction and space rock influences. This sound showed up on …

Norwegian experimental rock band Heave Blood & Die are known for blending elements of psychedelia, noise rock, post-punk, and electronic music into a distinctive, immersive sound. Formed in Tromsø, Norway, the band emerged from the country’s vibrant northern music scene and quickly gained attention for their dark, atmospheric style and intense live performances. The band released their self-titled debut album, …