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Recondite Irish black metal project Fuil na Seanchoille make an unexpected but most welcome return with The Crossing. Hear this single track opus in all its sprawling entirety right now.

Seriously, they’re pretty sure it’s just the cold water, but grinders Shrivel Up are still happy to see you.

This Double IPA collaboration between Metal Monkey Brewing and Prosthetic Records will be unveiled at Metal & Beer Fest on December 13-14.

Sweden-based death rockers Death Wolf, featuring Marduk members, unleash new song “The Sword.”

Watch a new video from New Jersey death squad Eye of the Destroyer.

Italian emigre Marco S. finds home in Sweden, birthing first-wave black metal beast Flamekeeper. Check out new track “Nomads of the World Beyond” from debut mini-CD We Who Light the Fire

Dungeon Siege West brings three nights of dark dungeon magic to Seattle. Check out some of the acts performing next weekend via a curated selection of tracks from West festival organizer, Ingsmith.

For anyone wondering what’s going on in the world of punk, Portland’s Frecuencia De Muerte is one of the best bands to watch.

Swiss eccentrics Schammasch follow up a triple album with their boldest statement yet.