Mad God – An Age of Ash

Twelve years after they emerged from the void, Mad God is back with a whole new level of doom-drenched, lysergic sludge. Their music has served as a soundtrack for ancient forgotten forces and has appeased the eldritch entities of old, lifting the veil for their sonic summonings to resonate throughout the realms. Tim Harbour (vocals/guitar), … Read more

POLAR DUST – FRAGMENTED VEIL

It’s difficult to ascribe a specific genre to Polar Dust’s sound – a stirring cauldron of dark, gothic feels with some alternative and electronic rock mixed in there? It sure makes a unique and distinct recipe. Originally formed in Reykjavik, Iceland by Sara “X” Eksteen; their music most certainly does embody aspects reminiscent of those … Read more

LOWER HOLLOW – THRENODY: SONGS OF FORTITUDE

Lower Hollow, the local metalcore outfit from Johannesburg has been establishing their presence in the scene, but it certainly has been a bumpy ride to get to where they are now. Shortly after the release of their first album, Bloom & Expire in 2023, three of the founding members parted ways with the band. This … Read more

MITHRAS CROWED – HYMNS OF THE HIEROPHANT

Hailing from Johannesburg, South Africa – Mithras Crowned is a black metal band, consisting of sonic sorcerers who all have over a decade’s worth of experience as artists. Now that they’ve released their first EP, Hymns of the Hierophant earlier this year, they are eager to take Europe by storm. Thematically, the band emphasizes topics, … Read more