Blackened Rose have quietly carved out a unique space in Australia’s heavy underground, one where gothic melancholy, romantic tragedy, and hard rock swagger coexist without compromise. Led by vocalist and songwriter Aleksei Iagunkov, the Sydney-based project has evolved rapidly since its late-2022 inception, growing from Read More …
Hamburg gothic industrial visionaries LORD OF THE LOST are drawing a powerful line under one of the most ambitious creative arcs of their career. On April 10, 2026, the band will release OPVS NOIR Vol. 3, the final chapter in a trilogy that has stretched Read More …
Swedish masters of shadowed melody KATATONIA return to Australia and New Zealand in October 2026, carrying the weight of reinvention, resilience, and one of the most quietly powerful albums of their career. Touring in support of Nightmares As Extensions of the Waking State, the band Read More …
Just in time for the witching hour of the year, symphonic metal phenomenon Belle Morte have unveiled a cinematic feast for the dark-hearted with their new music video “Willow”, featuring the mesmerizing talents of Ruben Monteiro (hurdy-gurdy) and Emma Spinelli (lute). Blending gothic romance, vampire Read More …
Symphonic metal powerhouse Beyond The Black have unveiled their brand-new single “The Art Of Being Alone”, featuring guest vocals from Chris Harms of German dark metal icons Lord Of The Lost. The track is the third glimpse into the band’s highly anticipated upcoming album Break Read More …
Today I’m reacting to TYPE O NEGATIVE – “Love You To Death” (Live at Wacken Open Air) — and wow, what a performance. Peter Steele’s voice, that haunting atmosphere, and the slow, crushing riffs make this a masterpiece of gothic doom metal. You can feel Read More …
