Lower Hollow is back, fiercer and more determined than ever. After the departure of three founding members following their debut album Bloom & Expire, the band has emerged from adversity with a renewed strength and unyielding resolve. Their latest offering, Threnody: Songs of Fortitude,out today via Mongrel Records, is a testament to resilience and an…
Lower Hollow, the South African metallic hardcore band, is back with their second single “Burning Bridges” from their forthcoming album “Threnody: Songs of Fortitude,” set to release via Mongrel Records on the 19th July 2024. Following the success of their debut album “Bloom & Expire” in 2023, Lower Hollow faced significant changes, parting ways with…
South African hardcore/metal band Lower Hollow is thrilled to announce the release of their first single, Somewhere To Belong, from their highly anticipated sophomore album, Threnody: Songs of Fortitude, set to drop on July 19, 2024, via Mongrel Records. There are few who thrive under the weight of seemingly impossible circumstances, showcasing courage and determination…
South African groove metal powerhouse Thorns of Ivory release their highly anticipated follow-up single, “Dogs of War,” today. Known for their high-octane live performances and skull-crushing anthems, Thorns of Ivory is quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with in the global metal scene. Hailing from Durban, South Africa, the band consists of founder and…
South Africa’s most eagerly awaited alternative, rock, and metal festival RAMFEST is gearing up for an explosive return, and fans are in for a treat with the announcement of not one but two exceptional international headline acts. This year’s festival promises an unforgettable experience as it welcomes ENTER:SHIKARI and The Ocean to grace its prestigious…
Doomtrigger is a 4-piece metal phenomenon hailing from Stellenbosch, South Africa. Seemingly out of nowhere, the band came tearing out the gates with their debut offering, Enter the Cosmic, in April 2022. They did not waste any time to attack the live scene and played their debut show in June 2022, demanding attention from the…
BOARGAZM is one of South Africa’s premiere hardcore metal acts, delivering hard, aggressive & groovy slices of top shelf metal theatrics. Founded by iconic musician Heine van der Walt, the youngest brother of the prestigious “Wolmer” clan. The Wolmer brothers have been involved in countless acts since the early 90s, and includes famed South African…
South African 5-Piece Lower Hollow see the light of somewhat darker times with their debut album Bloom & Expire out today via Mongrel Records. The album is already garnering widespread attention from media with the likes of GAMES, BRRRAAAINS & A HEAD-BANGING LIFE calling it “a debut album that is as creative as it is…
Carving a new path through the remnants of broken ideals. The world stood still and watched as we all shifted priorities, some losing everything while others faced indefinite change. An uncertain future; the end of an era. An idea birthed out of frustration for old flames dying, LOWER HOLLOW cut its teeth behind closed doors…
Armagammon this new album from Boargazm, an alien-pig themed band from South Africa. Sporting sci-fi inspired costumes with a trilogy of albums and accompanying comic books, they tell the story of a rebel band of time-travelling freedom fighters known as “The Pig Whisperers”, who warn the world of the impending Aporkalypse, through the Baconing, all…