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(written by Islander) Some metal albums are essentially collections of singles, songs that don’t have any thematic connection to each other. Others are “concept” albums, in which the songs have their...

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(Andy Synn girds himself to take on the epic new album from Khemmis, set for release this Friday) Self-titling an album is always a bold move. After all, what it says to an audience… for better or...

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(Below you’ll find Daniel Barkasi’s extensive report on the first day of Fortress Festival 2026 in England, accompanied by his great own photos. His report on Day Two lies ahead.) Intro: When one has...

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(In 2021 Ryan Dyer made his NCS debut touting the insanity of one-man bands in China, followed that by trumpeting the destructiveness of Calgary’s Whorrify, and then returned to the Chinese scene...

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(written by Islander) As their name signifies, the Belgian black metal band Pox draw their inspiration from the history of plague and disease in northwestern Europe, but they also find inspiration in...

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(written by Islander) Today we turn our attention to the Vienna-based black metal band Ill Tidings and a song we’re premiering from their new album Seeds of Rebirth, which will be released by the...

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(Here’s a review by DGR of an album by the northern California crust band Arüspex, which was released in January by the band and later in the year on tape by Fiadh Productions.) Crust-punk group...

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(written by Islander) As you can see, we are about to premiere an album by a group named Final Self. They are a death metal band from Tarnów, Poland, and Liturgy of The Final Self is their debut...

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(Andy Synn kicks off another week here at NCS with a brutish blast of Hardcore/Death/Grind) Last week was a big week for Hardcore/Metalcore (the good kind, obviously) with the release of new albums...

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(With the month of May now behind us, Gonzo returns to review and recommend five albums released during that month.) Like fucking clockwork, this column was once again interrupted by last-minute...

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Artist: Veilburner | Album: The Three Lightbearers | Rating: 5/5

Once again, Pennsylvania has sprouted up yet another spectacular band, called Veilburner. This album was sent to me before its release date in August so I could give it a listen and do an initial album review on it. What seemed like just another album review to me, actually turned into two weeks of constant listening...

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ORIGIN / KING PARROT / BEYOND CREATION / YOUR CHANCE TO DIE / OMNIHILITY / ONLY ZUUL

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May 16th @ Slabtown, Portland, OR

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Artist: Decaysia | Album: From Chaos to Creation | Rating: 5/5

Just when you thought Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania had nothing else to offer you besides Dutch Country and the Liberty Bell; from the city of Allentown hails a hidden gem who call themselves Decaysia...

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Once again... HEADSPLIT RECORDS COMES MUTHAFUCKING CORRECT!!! What a killer night bands solid the whole time, Pit was fucking off the CHAIN!

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May 3rd @ Slabtown, Portland, OR

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Children of Bodom have announced the dates for the North American leg of the band's 2011 world tour, which kicks off on June 24 in Los Angeles...

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W/ Ex Deo, Psycroptic, Keep of Kalessin & Pathology

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Join The Army / Deja Vu Tour

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SUFFOCATION, THE FACELESS, THROUGH THE EYES OF THE DEAD, DECREPIT BIRTH, FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE

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