NOX OCCULTUM Chapter II: Two Days of Extreme Metal in Tilburg

Get Your Ticket There is something refreshing about a festival that does not feel like it is trying to be everything for everyone. NOX OCCULTUM has quickly developed an identity of its own, focusing on the darker, more atmospheric and uncompromising side of extreme metal. Now, with its second edi...

Azarath Announce New Album Scorn Eternal

Polish extreme metal veterans Azarath have announced their new studio album, Scorn Eternal, due for release on November 20, 2026 via Agonia Records. Formed in the early 1990s, Azarath have spent decades developing a relentless blend of death metal brutality and black metal darkness. Led by drumme...

Konatus Unveils New Single “Anorganic Origami”

Turkish death metal band Konatus has unveiled their latest single, "Anorganic Origami," marking a powerful new chapter in the band's musical journey. Combining relentless aggression with intricate songwriting and atmospheric passages, Anorganic Origami delivers the crushing intensity that defines...

Why Brutal Assault Remains One of Europe's Most Respected Metal Festivals

Since its foundation in 1996, Brutal Assault has developed from a local metal event into one of Europe’s most respected gatherings for extreme music. While many festivals focus on bigger productions, larger stages and commercial appeal, Brutal Assault has always followed a different philosophy. Its ...

Exumer Return After Seven Years With New Album Death Mask Messiah

German thrash metal veterans EXUMER have announced the release of their long-awaited new studio album, Death Mask Messiah, which will arrive on August 28 via Metal Blade Records. The album marks the band's first full-length effort in seven years and signals a powerful return for one of Germany's end...

Accept Celebrate 50 Years With Star-Studded Balls To The Wall Reimagining

Accept have unveiled a brand-new version of their timeless anthem Balls To The Wall, bringing together an impressive lineup of guest musicians that includes Judas Priest frontman Rob Halford, Scorpions guitarist Matthias Jabs and Pantera bassist Rex Brown. The release serves as the first taste of th...

Brutal Assault 2026: Thrash Metal Titans Prepare to Take Over Josefov Fortress

For thrash metal fans, Brutal Assault 2026 is shaping up to be an unforgettable experience. This year’s lineup brings together some of the most respected names in the genre, creating a rare opportunity to witness multiple generations of thrash history on the same festival grounds. Death Angel, Demol...

Beyond The Stages: The Dark Art Experience That Makes Brutal Assault Different

When people talk about Brutal Assault, the first thing that usually comes to mind is the incredible lineup. Legendary metal bands, underground discoveries and unexpected collaborations are always a major part of the festival’s identity. But what truly separates Brutal Assault from many other Europea...

Brutal Assault 2026: Four Days Inside Metal’s Fortress

As every year, prepare yourself for one of the most anticipated gatherings in the world of heavy music. Brutal Assault 2026 is ready to transform the historic Josefov Fortress into a sanctuary for metal fans from every corner of the globe, delivering four days of relentless energy, unforgettable per...

Brutal Assault 2026: A Personal Journey Through Metal, Memories and One of Europe’s Most Unique Festivals

As someone who has been involved in organizing concerts and festivals in Türkiye, I have always looked at festivals from both sides of the stage. Of course, there is the excitement of being a fan and standing in front of the stage, but there is also the perspective of someone who understands the amo...

Incantation Set to Bring Crushing Death Metal Assault to Istanbul with Carnophage, Persecutory and Dissident Faith

Legendary US death metal band Incantation will finally make their long-awaited debut in Istanbul on June 28, 2026, bringing their crushing and atmospheric death metal assault to The Wall Saloon & Performance. As one of the most influential names in the old-school death metal scene, Incantation ha...

Filth, Patriarcha and More Join the Final Brutal Assault 2026 Announcement

Brutal Assault has officially completed its 2026 line-up with one final wave of additions, bringing even more diversity to an already stacked bill. Leading the final announcement is American deathcore powerhouse Filth, whose crushing sound and relentless live energy have earned them a growing rep...

Brutal Assault 2026 Adds 12 More Bands, Welcomes Ahab and Crowbar to the Bill

Brutal Assault has unveiled another major line-up expansion, adding twelve more artists that further reinforce the festival's reputation as one of Europe's most adventurous destinations for heavy music. Spanning everything from funeral doom and sludge to post-metal, progressive death metal and exper...

Konatus Return With Crushing New Single “Et Yığını”

Turkish death metal band Konatus have released their new single, "Et Yığını," continuing to expand their catalog with another hard-hitting track. Driven by crushing riffs, relentless drumming, and a dark atmosphere, Et Yığını highlights the band's signature sound while showcasing their growing mu...

Immolation Announce Twelfth Studio Album Descent, Share New Single Adversary

New York death metal veterans Immolation have officially announced their twelfth studio album, Descent, which is set for release on April 10 through Nuclear Blast Records. Alongside the announcement, the band has unveiled the first single from the record, Adversary, accompanied by an official music ...

Brutal Assault 2026 Unleashes Five Powerful Black Metal Acts at Josefov Fortress

Brutal Assault is preparing to turn Josefov Fortress into a temple of darkness with a special lineup update featuring five remarkable names from the black metal world. The latest announcement brings together artists from different generations of the genre, promising a unique atmosphere that will be ...

Body Count Bring Their Explosive Live Show to Brutal Assault for the First Time

Brutal Assault continues to strengthen its reputation as one of Europe's most unique heavy music festivals with another remarkable lineup announcement. Legendary American band Body Count will make their first ever appearance at the historic Josefov Fortress, bringing their unmistakable blend of meta...

Amulance's "Feel the Pain" Speed Metal Debut Reissued July 25, 2025

Chicago power/speed metal cult Amulance reissues their 1989 debut "Feel the Pain" on CD and vinyl for the first time in decades. The remaster drops on July 25, 2025 via Lost Realm Records, complete with updated artwork and liner notes.

Desaster Unleashes Title Single "Towards Oblivion" From Upcoming LP

On July 17, 2025, German black/thrash veterans Desaster released the first single and video "Towards Oblivion" ahead of their tenth album "Kill All Idols", scheduled for August 22, 2025 via Metal Blade. Watch official video on Metal Blade channel. Youtube Stream

Dark Angel Launches North American Tour in Support of "Extinction Level Event"

West Coast thrash pioneers DARK ANGEL announced their first North American tour in over 30 years, supporting upcoming album "Extinction Level Event" due late 2025 via Reversed Records.

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