dark metal

Bleak and depressive soundscapes, ethereal melodies and inspiration from the ocean and Danish nature – Atmospheric Black Metal unit Sunken just announced the release of their highly anticipated sophomore full length record, titled “Livslede”, to be released on September 18th, 2020, via Berlin’s finest home for blackened underground music, Vendetta Records!

Welkins Boreal was founded in 2018 by Finnish songwriter Teemu Kautonen as a follow-up to his former band Nattvindens Gråt, which released three albums 1995-2000 and played a European tour in 1997. Teemu has also played with acts like Darkwoods My Betrothed, Furthest Shore and Wizzard.

Dark metal institution Agathodaimon have officially signed a worldwide record deal with Napalm Records. Formed by Sathonys (guitar) and Matthias Rodig (drums) the German five-piece quickly evolved, performed at major European festivals and released six studio albums throughout their vast career.
 
Seven years after their highly praised full length “In Darkness”, Agathodaimon reunited in February 2020 and are currently working on new material! More to be announced soon!
 
Guitarist Sathonys states:

Austin, Texas-based melodic death-doom metal unit Hinayana have been turning heads in the metal scene since their formation in 2014, starting out as a one-man band spearheaded by frontman Casey Hurd.

Now, after releasing their crushing 2018 full-length “Order Divine” and subsequently securing the attention of Napalm Records, Hinayana are poised to release their next musical offering – the crushing “Death of the Cosmic” EP – set for release on August 28th, 2020.
 

Finland’s black metal anti-traditionalists Oranssi Pazuzu will finally return to the stage in 2021, following the unfortunate cancellation of their tour for autumn of this year.

After recently releasing their new album “Mestarin Kynssi” and contorting the minds of listeners with their psychic and colourful black metal that knows no boundaries, the Finns announce new tour dates for April and May. Their intense ride will be supported by Brazil’s Deafkids and Norway’s Sturle Dagsland.

Finnish Doomsters Red Moon Architect are known to create a unique sound of their own. Pure sweeping, yet crushing and highly atmospheric Melancholic Doom soundscapes consolidate with strong melodies, dark growls and haunting female vocals, crawling directly under your skin.

UK anonymous collective Bull Elephant will release sophomore album “Created from Death” on August 14th, 2020, via Eat Lead and Die Music.

Check out a lyric video for the title track below.

Noble Demon is proud to announce the newest signing to their eclectic artist roster: Mercury Circle, the brand new project by Iconcrash’s and Swallow The Sun’s Jaani Peuhu, has signed a worldwide deal with the German record company!

Formed in Stockholm, Sweden and being known for their dirty rock sound with a raw edge and a liveset that will blow you away, Black ‘n’ Rollers The Vice have announced their worldwide signing with powerhouse label Noble Demon Records.

Following the success of their initial live stream show in April, acclaimed Norwegian band Kvelertak have revealed fresh plans for new date, “Live From Amper Tone Studio”, on Saturday, June 20th, 2020!

The set will once again be broadcast via Vierlive at 9pm CET (8pm BST / 2pm CST).

Kvelertak elaborate further, commenting:

“Hello friends!