Hail metal maniacs!!! Please dive into the latest interview with Andy Brings about the reissues of Sodom's "Tapping the Vein" album and support the true spirit of the underground!!! Let the metal flow eternally!!!

New review added 10.09.2025:

New interview added 15.09.2025:
If your dark soul craves a cold and misanthropic blend of black metal, then you should definitely check out the Ukrainian band Grave Circles. Their recently released second album takes listeners on an exciting musical journey. With this in mind, I asked Dødes kor (vocals/drums) a few questions, and he revealed some very interesting facts not only about the "World Within the World" album, but also about the band's upcoming third album, among other things. You'd better read this train of thought, otherwise the veil of darkness will descend upon you forever...
Recent interviews:
ANDY BRINGS (2.02.2025), INSEPULTUS (27.12.2024), VRAG (21.12.2024), EARTHBURNER (17.12.2024), HALIPHRON (9.12.2024), LOUDBLAST (8.12.2024), GORGON (5.12.2024), ASSASSIN (28.10.2024), SIX DEGREES OF SEPARATION (19.10.2024), BRUTALLY DECEASED (12.10.2024), FEKETEFAGY (11.10.2024), MALIGNANCY (27.09.2024), MERCYLESS (26.09.2024), MASSACRE (6.09.2024), DISMEMBER (5.03.2024), KAIVS (1.03.2024), BRODEQUIN (28.01.2024), HYPOXIA (19.01.2024)

New interview added 10.04.2025:
If you're looking for a furious yet ultra-refined death metal release this year, then listen to the new Chaos Inception album, it's worth every moment! I spoke to vocalist Gary White about their new masterpiece and plans for the near future. Enjoy our short chat below!

New interview added 16.02.2025:
Fans of sophisticated death metal are in for a pleasant surprise with Retromorphosis' debut album, so I asked guitarist Jonas Bryssling to talk in detail about their new work. Now read on and absorb the essence of our conversation!!!

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I know there is no way to
avoid the pain that we must
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I value our life and trust.
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things happen the way they do in life.
Wishing that I could turn back
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