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Rome’s very own death metal titans, KAIVS, have erupted onto the global stage with their debut album After the Flesh, released on October 18th, 2024 via Brutal Records. This relentless offering delivers bone-crushing riffs, guttural vocals, and a sonic onslaught that pays homage to the early 1990s Stockholm scene, drawing influence from legends like Entombed, Nihilist, Dismember, and Carnage. Led by the unholy trinity of Max Foam (vocals), Tiziano Mortician (guitar), Jacopo Simonelli (bass), and Leonardo Sastro (drums), KAIVS unleashes an unstoppable force of brutality. Their razor-sharp sound, recorded at Kika Studios and produced by Andrea Kikazaru, cuts through with the precision of a serrated blade. The album’s artwork, created by Spanish master Juanjo Castellano (known for his work with Revel In Flesh, Avulsed, and The Black Dahlia Murder), encapsulates the dark and chaotic energy KAIVS embodies. The album features eight unrelenting tracks: Koshercannibal –

Formed in the chaos of mid-2021, RITUS has made a strong mark on the heavy music scene with their blend of heavy, sludge, hardcore, and metal influences. Comprising members who go by the names Zelos, Martius, Limos, and Moros, the band aims to deliver a sonic onslaught that is as intense as it is uncompromising. Kicking off their journey, RITUS released the single “Amuk” in early 2022, a visceral opening salvo for their forthcoming album Ontran-Ontran. Now, as 2024 nears its end, anticipation builds for their debut full-length release under Frekuensi Records, expected either in late 2024 or early 2025. The album will feature four hard-hitting tracks: “Amuk,” “Kultur Kanibalis,” “Malam Kultus Iblis,” and “Maha Pralaya.” Described as a ferocious blend of crushing distortion, aggressive rhythms, booming bass, and punishing drums, RITUS’s sound draws influence from bands like Mastodon, Crowbar, and Kylesa but refuses to be pigeonholed. “Amuk” channels a raw, unfilte

The Host has returned to the forefront of the extreme metal scene with their latest release, "Blasphemare MMXXIII," a powerful reimagining of their original 2009 track "Blasphemare." Released this September, the new version comes with dramatically intensified arrangements and updated production, maintaining the song’s dense, dark, and visceral atmosphere while offering a more mature and refined experience. With lyrics that are profoundly blasphemous, "Blasphemare MMXXIII" paints a vivid picture of desecration and rebellion against Christianity, symbolizing the rejection of religious imposition over ancient cultures. It critiques the lasting impact of Christianization on ancestral traditions and questions the moral constraints imposed by the faith. Each invoked entity in the lyrics plays a significant role, collectively embodying power, chaos, and rebellion, and is referenced in an inverted form of the Christian epiclesis, amplifying the rituali

Malang’s rising Grunge trio, Sir Lord Buzz, has unveiled their latest single, “-2+1,” a raw and immersive reflection on the anxieties and restless thoughts that follow life’s choices. Formed in 2015, the band consists of Naufal (guitar, vocals), Alifio (bass, vocals), and Hisyam (drums, percussion), who have consistently electrified the Grunge scene with their distinct, gritty sound. With a journey that began with singles like “Berdosa” (2018), “Tanah Semburat” (2020), “Pertunjukan” (2021), and their debut album AWAS!!! in 2021, Sir Lord Buzz has continued to evolve musically. Following the release of “Merayakan Benci” earlier in 2024, they now present “-2+1,” a single that resonates deeply with the dilemmas of adulthood. “‘-2+1’ portrays the self-reflection that hits during solitary moments, like lying down or looking in the mirror,” frontman Naufal explains. The title holds a symbolic meaning: “-2” signifies past wrongdoings, while “+1” expresses gratitude for