The final day of Alcatraz 2025 had everything: Bark, Gaerea, Gutalax, Fear Factory, Tsjuder, Kerry King, Dimmu Borgir, Emperor, Static-X, Machine Head and Rotting Christ brought another unforgettable festival day to a spectacular close. Here’s our look back at the performances that made Sunday one to remember! 🤘
Muvitium’s third studio album ‘Through the Veil of Medieval Prophecies’ offers an epic dark fantasy styled black metal rooted in the 90s aesthetics. Released via Medieval Prophecy Records.
Earlier this month, symphonic black metal ensemble Vesseles released the new anthem ‘Flesh Throne’, a track about Valira, the demon composer, reclaiming her power over humanity!
French black metal vanguard Seth unveil the new music video for their radical reinterpretation of Serge Gainsbourg’s infamous song, to celebrate the one-year anniversary of their album ‘La France des Maudits’ (out with Season of Mist)!
The U.S. symphonic black metal duo Anfauglir delivers a fabulous sense of art within the sub-genre of black metal. The compositions on the sophomore ‘Akallabêth’ offer a symphonic spectacle and unique atmosphere. Out via Debemur Morti Productions.
Gygath is yet another side project band formed by Sortilege and Swartadauþuz. The debut full-length album ‘Ablaze above the Forest’ stems from the 90s heritage of atmospheric and symphonic black metal. Out via Nightbround Records.
The symphonic and menacing black metal debut “The Cursed Oak”, by Alex Poole side project band, Kveldstimer invites you to wander through ancient woods under the moon, out via Bestial Rape Records!
Symphonic black metal outfit Anfauglir are transporting listeners directly to Middle-Earth again with their latest track ‘Part III: The Gift of Men’, an excerpt from the larger composition ‘The Rise of Númenor’ and part of their upcoming album ‘Akallabêth’, out via Debemur Morti Productions at the end of next month!
Ludus Umbrarum draws inspiration from bands like early Dimmu Borgir, Bishop of Hexen and Old Man’s Child. The full-length album ‘Reveria Umbrarum in Tenebris’ is high-quality symphonic black metal art. Out via Drakkar Productions.
Finnish legends …and Oceans are presenting the last single ‘Förnyelse i Tre Akter’ in the run up to their new album ‘The Regeneration Itinerary’ coming out later this month with Season of Mist!
