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Sven Erik “Maniac” Fuzz-Kristiansen is a genius in the true sense of the word — an unsurpassed artist within the realm of black metal, which he helped pioneer, and beyond. Of course, we were absolutely thrilled to be kindly granted the rare opportunity to interview the living legend Maniac — a privilege we never thought we would have. Maniac’s eloquent and enlightening answers certainly prove why he is one of the very-very best.

Swedish powerhouse BLOODBOUND will release its upcoming album, Field of Swords, on November 21, 2025 via Napalm Records. BLOODBOUND stands taller than ever on the front line of epic power metal, delivering their most modern work yet.

The in-your-face potency of deathcore collides with riff heavy, technical metal on the new track, as the Southern duo delivery a track but honest and unerringly resonant.

Globally acclaimed Japanese rock band BAND-MAID released their highly anticipated new EP SCOOOOOP on October 22, 2025. The music video for “Present Perfect” features SAIKI and the members standing powerfully on a rocky shore, facing the vast open sea.

Puscifer, the multi-dimensional band featuring Maynard James Keenan, Mat Mitchell and Carina Round releases Normal Isn’t, their first new album in over five years, on Feb. 6. “We’re definitely leaning into our early influences,” Keenan shares. “It’s the place where goth meets punk. It’s where I came from.”

Daedric continues the journey to their album As The Light Left with their latest single, “All-Consuming” out now across all platforms from FiXT.

After enamoring devotees and newcomers alike with the double shot of tracks “Headstones”and “Blood Magick (It's A Ritual),” CREEPER continue to cast a spell of anticipation with the new single “Prey For The Night.”

Telling Secrets has unveiled new single “Glorybound.” The gripping thrill ride, balances searing post-hardcore with uplifting alternative rock; a story of culture, diversity and finding where—and what—“home” really means.

With only two weeks left until the official unveiling of FRAYLE's upcoming new album, Heretics & Lullabies (October 10 / Napalm Records), the Cleveland based doom unit have revealed a slew of brand new live dates.

“If you can believe my parents, they said that I sang before I spoke,” Rautiainen explains with a small, but reserved smile, “So, I’ve always enjoyed singing and performing.” Luna Kills’ Lotta Rautiainen’s singing sounds like it’s been wrapped in silk, a jazzy full-bodied tone that bellows and bewitches with precision and authority. It’s an interesting juxtaposition to the fury of nu-metal that envelops her sound.