Gothic Metal
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Inhuman: ‘Gloriæ,’ and the Revival of Lusitanian Gothic
Emerging from the sun-drenched shadows of the Algarve, Portuguese gothic metal veterans Inhuman return with ‘Gloriæ.’ The band’s fourth album…
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Novembre: Painting the Inward Silence with ‘Words of Indigo’
After a near-decade of silence, Italian gothic metal masters Novembre return with ‘Words of Indigo.’ The album is a profound…
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Catalyst Crime: ‘Cursebreaker,’ An Anthem of Defiance Born from Fire
In the wake of a public storm, Zoe Marie Federoff returns to her creative home. With new single ‘Cursebreaker’ and…
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Lindsay Schoolcraft: The Framework of Autonomy with ‘Crucified’
On her heaviest and most honest single to date, ‘Crucified,’ the Canadian artist reclaims her narrative from the ashes of…
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Sirenia: ‘An Elixir for Existence’ on Wax, ‘Amanita Messis’ for the Harvest
There is a particular scent memory that belongs to the early 2000s, a time before the algorithm dictated our discoveries.…
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The Old Dead Tree: Confronting Ghosts in Hallowed Halls with ‘London Sessions’
Following a triumphant return, the French progressive metal luminaries enter London’s Abbey Road Studios to record a new EP, ‘London…
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Cradle of Filth: After Decades of Provocation, a Revolt Over Flesh and Principle
After three decades of building a brand on rebellion, a bitter dispute between frontman Daniel Davey and departed members Zoe…
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Frayle: American Gothic Metal Reaches a Defining Expression with ‘Heretics & Lullabies’
Frayle release ‘Heretics & Lullabies’ on October 10, 2025, via Napalm Records, a work that situates the band within an…
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Moonspell: ‘Opus Diabolicum,’ a Symphony for the Portuguese Soul
The iconic Portuguese metal band announces ‘Opus Diabolicum – The Orchestral Live Show,’ a monumental live album and film set…
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Paradise Lost: Confronting Grief’s Loss on New Single ‘Tyrants Serenade’
British gothic metal pioneers Paradise Lost have released ‘Tyrants Serenade,’ a new single from their 17th album, ‘Ascension.’ The track…
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Elysion: Signs Point to Work Underway on First Album Since ‘Bring Out Your Dead’
Greek gothic metal band Elysion has released two singles from ‘Bring Out Your Dead’ on Bandcamp, prompting speculation about a…
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Alcatraz Open Air Festival: August Edition Expands Belgium’s Independent Metal Presence
Alcatraz Open Air Festival 2025 presents over 120 artists across four days, reflecting the evolution of Belgium’s independently curated extreme…
