Cape Town’s doom, atmospheric noise, drone, and sludge post-metal trio P+A+G+E+S emerge from the shadows with the release of their debut single and video Shine On, the first glimpse into their highly anticipated debut album No More Can Be Done (out 25th October), recorded with producer Simon Ratcliffe at Sound and Motion Studios in February…
Alternative band Lefokolodi have officially dropped their highly anticipated debut EP, The Milk Was Finished Cos We Were Thirsty — a five-track sonic statement that celebrates the band’s roots, their musical heroes, and their defiant individuality. Out today on all major platforms, the EP refuses to be boxed in. While often labelled “punk,” Lefokolodi’s sound…
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…
Portuguese metal band Black Hill Cove is proud to announce the release of their latest music video for the track “Eternal,” from their recently released full-length album Ex Tenebris Vita on Raging Planet Records. The band, known for their genre-bending fusion of groove, modern thrash, hardcore, and death metal, continues to break boundaries with this…
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…
Starks Daemon, one of Africa’s leading figures in the rock/metal scene, has just released his debut EP Unchain along with a gripping video for the track Too Deep. The EP, available online since March 3, 2024, quickly topped the African Metal charts, holding the number one spot for four weeks. Hailing from Botswana, Starks Daemon…
South African legendary heavy rock band Nine, known for their unique blend of alternative funk-infused heavy rock, is thrilled to announce the re-release of their classic track “Not Your Fault” via Mongrel Records. This newly re-recorded version showcases the band’s enduring musical prowess and brings fresh life to a fan-favorite song and will be included…
Shameless, the groundbreaking trio from the heart of Soweto (South Africa), introduce their debut album, “Nkabi Rock,” blending the raw energy of rock with the vibrant spirit of the township. In a music scene dominated by hip-hop and house-derived genres, Shameless stands out as pioneers of a new genre that they proudly call Nkabi Rock…