SEWER ALTAR Drop New Single ‘Cryonaut Sludge’ from Upcoming Debut Album

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Finnish death-grind provocateurs SEWER ALTAR have unveiled their new single, “Cryonaut Sludge”, offering a further glimpse into their upcoming debut full-length, “Fever Dreams of Vengeance”, set for release on April 24th, 2026.

Building on the momentum of their earlier material, the track delivers a dense and punishing blend of death-grind ferocity and hardcore-infused groove, showcasing the band’s ability to balance sheer aggression with sharp, memorable songwriting.

Stream “Cryonaut Sludge” HERE.

Following the critical acclaim of their 2024 demo, the band returns with a record that expands upon their earlier vision, delivering a relentless surge of death-grind sharpened with hardcore intensity.

“Fever Dreams of Vengeance” is both punishing and playful, balancing ferocious riffs and blastbeats with a sense of dynamism that keeps listeners engaged from start to finish. The album’s compact, high-octane tracks are crafted for impact, combining the brutality of grindcore with the groove and energy of hardcore, creating moments that are as likely to trigger moshing as they are to impress with precision and creativity.

Serrated and tight, yet bursting with infectious hooks, the songs on “Fever Dreams of Vengeance” are a testament to SEWER ALTAR’s command of their sound. The record thrives on immediacy, offering short, sharp bursts of aggression that translate perfectly to the live stage, where the band’s intensity and charisma can be fully felt. Every track is meticulously arranged to balance chaos and cohesion, ensuring that the listener is swept up in the energy without ever losing clarity or direction.

Lyrically, SEWER ALTAR delves into death metal themes of defilement and horror, intertwining them with the pervasive malaise of sociopolitical inequality. The band reclaims the societal irreverence and paranoia aimed at the lower classes, embracing it as a spiritual totem that guides the album’s dark and uncompromising vision.

SEWER ALTAR‘s debut album “Fever Dreams of Vengeance” will be released this spring on multiple formats: CD via 783Label and Hecatombe Records, LP via 783Label, Hecatombe Records and 7Degrees Records, and tape via Iron Corpse Productions.

Recorded with an emphasis on raw power and clarity, “Fever Dreams of Vengeance” presents SEWER ALTAR as a band capable of fusing grindcore ferocity with hardcore accessibility, producing music that is punishing yet irresistibly fun. The album marks a bold step forward from the demo, establishing the band as one of Finland’s most exciting new extreme acts and promising to leave an indelible mark on fans of uncompromising underground death-grind.

For fans of: Terrorizer, Bolt Thrower, Weekend Nachos, Spazz

Tracklist:

01. Landfill Sky Burial
02. Tachanka Drive-by
03. Altar in the Sewers
04. Fencewalkin Cheetah
05. 18 and Death
06. Deadw8
07. Cryonaut Sludge
08. Resilient Like a Disease
09. Outnumbered
10. Slave Driver Smile
11. Writing on the Wall

Line-up:

Vermis Animus – Bass, Lead Vocals
Deströyer 161 – Guitars, Vocals
R. Charon – Drums

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XORSIST Release Third New Track ‘His Shrouded Gaze’

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With Aberrations set to land on 24th April through Hammerheart Records, Xorsist are turning up the heat ahead of album three. The band have unveiled ‘His Shrouded Gaze’, the third single from the record, which is streaming now via the link below.

Pre-order Aberrations here: https://xorsistband.lnk.to/aberrations

Xorsist comment on the track: “This third song stands as the final mark before Aberrations is fully unveiled. The track pulls you even deeper into the sorrow and darkness that is the core of the record itself. With “His Shrouded Gaze”, we let there be no light, no life and no sun left to fawn!”

Hailing from the hallowed city that birthed classic death metal acts such as Entombed, Dismember and Unleashed, Stockholm, Sweden’s Xorsist stand firm as torchbearers of the city’s enduring death metal legacy. Since their formation, the band have forged a sound deeply rooted in the raw, uncompromising tradition of old school Swedish death metal while steadily sharpening their own identity within the genre.

Following their self-released debut album Deadly Possession in 2022 and their second full-length At the Somber Steps of Serenity in 2023, Xorsist built a formidable track record that earned them a growing reputation within the Swedish underground and beyond. Founded by Gustav Ryderfelt (vocals and guitar) and later solidified with Birk Castenmalm (vocals and bass) and Alphonse Bouquelon (drums), the band’s core sound balances deep reverence for tradition with a focused drive toward progression.

Now signed to Hammerheart Records, Xorsist prepare to unleash their third album called Aberrations, slated for release in April 2026. While their earlier recordings honored the path that defined the classic Stockholm sound, Aberrations marks a decisive step forward, eclipsing everything that came before it and presenting a clearer, more defined expression of the band’s musical vision. With this new chapter, Xorsist continue to carry the Swedish death metal torch into darker territory!

Track-list:
1. Rest Impending 
2. Souls to Mourn 
3. Draped in Sorrow’s Cloth…
4. An Elegy Unfolds 
5. Of Where I Reside
6. Faceless
7. His Shrouded Gaze
8. …And Aged in Embers
9. Disbelief
10. Memorial Cries

Line up:
Gustav Ryderfelt – Rhythm guitar & lead vocals
Birk Castenmalm – Bass & lead vocals
Pavel Lindegren – Lead guitar & backing vocals
Alphonse Bouquelon – Drums

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WASTE A SAINT Release New Album “…And It’s Evergreen” with Video for ‘Strike, Parry, Riposte’

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Following their much-acclaimed 2024 record “Ravenous”, Norwegian stoner rock trio Waste a Saint return today with the release of their new full-length album “…And It’s Evergreen”, out now via All Good Clean Records. Expanding their signature blend of weighty riffs and atmospheric grit, the record marks a confident step forward in both sound and scope.

To celebrate the release, Waste a Saint unveil the official video for “Strike, Parry, Riposte”, a track that channels the band’s core energy into a dense, fuzz-soaked trip.

“…And It’s Evergreen” emerged from a period of change for the band, shaped by new impulses, a refreshed line-up, a new rehearsal space, and an expanded palette of instruments, all driven by a strong DIY spirit. The album was recorded in the summer of 2025 at Piir Studio, with Vebjørn Svanberg Numme behind the controls.

Musically, Waste a Saint continue to operate somewhere between genres, though their roots remain firmly planted in stoner rock. The record carries weight and grit, but also leaves more room to breathe, balancing heavy moments with a newfound sense of dynamics and space.

“An enormous amount of craftsmanship goes into music. Even more important; it must be joyful, effortless, and fun to create,” the band recently said. “Music works against its own purpose when it tries to push an agenda, to compete, or prove something. It should not be proud or ashamed that it exists. When you accept that, new spaces open up. New dynamics.

…And It’s Evergreen.“ 

Purchase “…And It’s Evergreen”, out now through Norwegian powerhouse label All Good Clean Records, here: https://www.allgoodcleanrecords.com/produkt/waste-a-saint-and-its-evergreen-ltd-lp-orange-vinyl/

Tracklist:

  1. The Villain Of The Piece
  2. …And the Henchmen
  3. Porcelain
  4. Strike, Parry, Riposte
  5. As Dead As They Come
  6. Sclera
  7. Attention, Deficit… Something
  8. Blindfold Marigold
  9. Northbound
  10. Brother, I Am Starving

Live Dates:
18.04 – Fuzzy Platebar // Molde, Norway
30.04 – Nattrock // Trondheim, Norway
02.05 – Checkpoint Charlie // Stavanger, Norway
15.05 – Bastard Bar // Tromsø, Norway
16.05 – Puskas Musikk og Platebar // Alta, Norway
13.06 – Ladehammerfestivalen // Trondheim, Norway
25.06 – Lygtens Kro // København, Denmark
04.07. – Eide Open Fahr // Vevang, Norway

Waste a Saint is:
Bogey Stefansdottir – Vocals
Alexander Skomakerstuen – Guitar, Vocals
Ole Nogva – Bass, Synthesizer, Vocals
Trym Solan Renolen – Drums, Percussion, Vocals

For More Info Visit:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WASTEASAINT
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wasteasaint/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4B2lsuc5S3s9fRk5mEusSi

WITCH RIPPER Drop New Album “Through the Hourglass”

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While WITCH RIPPER are getting ready to embark onto their massive headlining “Through the Hourglass” US Tour 2026, the US metal band also drops their red hot new album “Through the Hourglass” today, on April 10, 2026, via Magnetic Eye Records. 

Tracklist:
1. Odyssey in Retrograde
2. The Portal
3. Symmetry of the Hourglass
4. Echoes and Dust
5. The Clock Queen
6. Proxima Centuari
7. The Spiral Eye

Listen to  “Through the Hourglass” here:

On their third full-length, “Through the Hourglass”, WITCH RIPPER unleash the full potential of their stunning ability to deliver captivating melodies, catchy riffs, and merciless hooks in sheer droves.

The US metal band perfectly combines melodic heaviness with pinches of progressive, sludge, and other styles with seeming ease. WITCH RIPPER can be generally located within the wider sonic realm that is inhabited by MASTODON, BARONESS, and HIGH ON FIRE, yet they also continue to channel the rock bombast of QUEEN and DAVID BOWIE as well as the modern prog of COHEED AND CAMBRIA and MUSE.

While WITCH RIPPER‘s songwriting has climbed to a new peak, they continue with their loving pastiche of the legendary pulp science fiction stories of old. “Through the Hourglass” extends the story that began on their sophomore full-length, “The Flight after the Fall” (2023), in which the central character’s search for peace in death by flying into a black hole proved futile. As “Through the Hourglass” begins, he awakens to a world without time and a familiar dark presence from his past… 

Conceived in 2012 in the city of grey skies, lush vegetation and loud rock, Seattle, Washington’s WITCH RIPPER garnered critical acclaim and a strong buzz in the underground scene with their sludgy self-titled EP (2012) and debut full-length “Homestead” (2018). The second album, “The Flight after the Fall”, made the band’s name on a global scale, as the band dramatically expanded the range of their sound in ways both catchy and progressive.

On stage, WITCH RIPPER have performed alongside heavy rock outfits such as MONOLORD, CONAN, and CASTLE RAT as well as modern metal acts including SLIPKNOT, GOJIRA, and KHEMMIS among many others.

WITCH RIPPER are already at work planning for tour across the United States once more and hope for a first voyage to Europe in support of releasing “Through the Hourglass”. Metal is anything but dead, and this album is living proof of its vibrant present.

P.S.: Music aficionados will find a revelation hiding in the key of each song.

Line-up
Chad Fox – guitar, vocals
Brian Kim – bass, vocals
Curtis Parker – guitar, vocals
Joe Eck – drums

Guest musician
Irene Barber – vocals on ‘The Spiral Eye’

Recording by Matt Bayles at Studio Litho & EXES Audio, Seattle, WA (US)
Mix by Matt Bayles at Studio Litho, Seattle, WA (US)
Mastering by Brad Boatright at Audio Siege Studios, Portland, OR (US)

Cover art by Chris Panatier
Layout by Łukasz Jaszak

WITCH RIPPER “Through the Hourglass” US TOUR 2026
03 APR 2026 Seattle, WA (US) The Sunset Tavern 
01 MAY 2026 Vancouver, BC (CA) The Cobalt 
22 MAY 2026 Bellingham, WA (US) The Shakedown 
30 MAY 2026 Missoula, MT (US) M-80 Chicken 
31 MAY 2026 Boise, ID (US) The Olympic 
01 JUN 2026 Salt Lake City, UT (US) Aces High Saloon 
02 JUN 2026 Denver, CO (US) The Crypt 
03 JUN 2026 Santa Fe, NM (US) Desert Dogs 
04 JUN 2026 Phoenix, AZ (US) The Blooze Bar 
05 JUN 2026 San Diego, CA (US) McGuffies 
06 JUN 2026 Los Angeles, CA (US) The Escondite 
08 JUN 2026 San Francisco, CA (US) Bottom of the Hill 
09 JUN 2026 Chico, CA (US) Naked Lounge 
10 JUN 2026 Reno, NV (US) Pizzava 
11 JUN 2026 Eureka, CA (US) The Siren’s Song Tavern 
12 JUN 2026 Roseburg, OR (US) The Rosebud Theater 
13 JUN 2026 Portland, OR (US) Twilight Cafe and Bar 
14 JUN 2026 Seattle, WA (US) Hidden Hall 

Links:
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SLYDER SMITH’s New Single ‘Killing The Machine’ Out Now

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UK rock singer-songwriter Slyder Smith returns with his explosive new single “Killing The Machine”, out now, – a hard-hitting, thought-provoking track that tackles the growing fear and reality of technology overtaking human connection and control.

Blending gritty guitars, anthemic melodies, and his trademark raw lyricism, “Killing The Machine” channels both urgency and unease, capturing the tension between modern dependence on technology and the instinct to resist it. The track stands as one of Slyder’s most socially charged releases to date, reflecting a world increasingly dominated by screens, algorithms, and artificial noise.
“This one’s about that disturbing feeling that we’re losing control,” says Slyder. “We’ve built something that’s meant to serve us, but it’s starting to feel like it’s shaping us instead. It’s about fighting back — holding onto what makes us human.”

Produced by Robin Wynn Evans (Manic Street Preachers, The View, Sam Brown, Dodgy) at TPot Studio, the single showcases a bold evolution in Slyder’s sound — combining a modern sonic edge with the timeless energy of classic rock. Evans’ production brings clarity and punch to a track that is both sonically powerful and lyrically resonant.

Order and stream here: https://slyder-smith.ffm.to/killingthemachine

Produced by Robin Wynn Evans (Manic Street Preachers, The View, Sam Brown, Dodgy) at TPot Studio, the single showcases a bold evolution in Slyder’s sound — combining a modern sonic edge with the timeless energy of classic rock. Evans’ production brings clarity and punch to a track that is both sonically powerful and lyrically resonant.

Killing The Machine follows a string of acclaimed releases including “Plan To Fail” and “Nobody’s Listening”, further cementing Slyder’s reputation as an artist unafraid to confront uncomfortable truths – from self-doubt and addiction to isolation and societal disconnection. 
The release also comes as a limited edition numbered CD bundle. Including a signed CD, signed poster & lyric sheet featuring 2 tracks recorded live at a sold-out Forfar 10 Bar show last summer. 

The release coincides with a run of UK live shows:
1st May – Audio (w/Bonifide), Glasgow
24th May – 10 Bar, Forfar
11th July – Rock Bottom, Falkirk
12th July – Trillians, Newcastle

Now fronting a powerful four-piece band featuring Brian Kerr (guitar), Kevin Skelly (bass, backing vocals), and John McAvoy (drums), Slyder continues to build momentum with electrifying live performances that have already seen sold-out shows and glowing praise from the UK rock press.
“The new band is sounding awesome in rehearsal; moving to a 4-piece was a great move that brings much more depth to the sound & we genuinely can’t wait to put it in front of a live audience”

Following the success of his critically acclaimed debut album Charm Offensive (2022), Slyder Smith remains a compelling voice in modern rock — delivering music that is fearless, honest, and deeply relevant to the times we live in.

“Killing The Machine” is available now on all major streaming platforms.

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Slyder Smith & the Oblivion Kids – Website

ABROGATION’s New Album “Widerschein” Out Now + First Tour Dates for 2026/2027 Announced

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German melodic death metal outfit ABROGATION celebrate the release of their new studio album Widerschein”, out now via Massacre Records.

Order / Stream the album HERE: https://massacre-records.com/abrogation_widerschein_sale

Following the previously released singles “Morgenrot” and “Spieglein, Spieglein”, which introduced the album’s cinematic scope and emotional depth, “Widerschein”  is now fully available, marking a new milestone in the band’s evolution.

With Widerschein”, ABROGATION deliver a powerful and narrative-driven record that blends melodic intensity, modern production and thematic depth. The album explores concepts of conflict, identity and fragile hope in times of uncertainty, combining aggressive riffs with atmospheric layers and dynamic vocal expression.

Developed over an extended creative period and refined through a detailed pre-production phase, the album represents a significant step forward in both songwriting and conceptual coherence. Mixed by Ricardo Borges and Jens Bogren and mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios, Widerschein”  achieves a modern, clear and impactful sound that enhances its emotional weight.

To support the release, ABROGATION have announced a series of live dates across Germany, bringing the new material to the stage:

LIVE DATES 2026 / 2027
04.09.2026  Hannover / Cafe Glocksee
12.09.2026  Barleben / Metal Embrace Festival
18.09.2026  Passau / Zauberberg
25.09.2026  Oberhausen / Helvete
10.10.2026  Selb / Rockclub Nordbayern
16.10.2026  Erfurt / From Hell
31.10.2026  Kirchheim / Linde
11.12.2026  Bremen / Zollkantine
30.01.2027  Cham / LA
17.04.2027 Soest / Schlachthof – Full Metal Impact

With their new album now unleashed and a strong live presence ahead, ABROGATION continue to establish themselves as one of the most compelling acts in the modern melodic death metal scene.

LINE-UP
Benny – Vocals
Poldi – Guitars
Kutte – Guitars
RW – Bass
John Doe – Drums

ABROGATION online:
https://www.abrogation.de
https://www.facebook.com/abrogation
https://www.instagram.com/abro_gation