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Taake - Voldtekt

Taake – Voldtekt

LURKER's first moral dilemma: to sing along or not to sing along?
Blut Aus Nord's 777 Trilogy

Blut Aus Nord’s 777 Trilogy

An exploration of the themes at play in the 777 trilogy and the ideological background of this acclaimed entity.
Inquisition live in London, with Revenge, Corpus Christii, Necro Ritual and Donn

Inquisition live in London, with Revenge, Corpus Christii, Necro Ritual and Donn

Inquisition and Revenge smash the shit out of London and our kidneys. LURKER reports on the recent show at The Electrowerkz.
Cannabis Corpse live in Camden

Cannabis Corpse live in Camden

Gimmick? What gimmick? A set of stunning death metal proficiency from Cannabis Corpse could leave even the most vehement naysayer quivering in their boots and weeping like a child. LURKER reports back on this incredible London gig with photographs and a video.
Demos from the dark past: Poison's 'Into the Abyss'

Demos from the dark past: Poison’s ‘Into the Abyss’

Blackened poser execution from the best kept secret in German thrash.
The dos and don'ts of intros

The dos and don’ts of intros

Three easy ways to make or ruin a record.
Negative Plane live in Camden, with Cruciamentum, Scythian and Lie in Ruins

Negative Plane live in Camden, with Cruciamentum, Scythian and Lie in Ruins

Three sets of death metal destruction only set the scene for Negative Plane's sinister psychedelics. LURKER reports on our most recent venture outside the dungeon.
Label Spotlight: Frequency 13, the grim disco

Label Spotlight: Frequency 13, the grim disco

Through the smog and haze of an industrial wasteland emerges a genuine underground movement. The secretive Frequency 13 coven share some insights into their unique brand of drug-fuelled black psychedelia.
Secrets of the Tune: Dark Thrones and Beverast Ruins

Secrets of the Tune: Dark Thrones and Beverast Ruins

The Ruins of Beverast may be one of today’s most forward-thinking Black Metal outfits, but when ex-Nagelfar drummer Alexander von Meilenwald started the project back in 2003, he was keen to return to the absolute basics of the genre. The Furious Waves of Damnation demo, released that year, was a blast-heavy homage to classic Darkthrone,...
Black Metal at breaking point: Slayer XI

Black Metal at breaking point: Slayer XI

A glance at the dying embers of the early Norwegian scene, and a strong reason to get hold of The Slayer Mag Diaries.
Antithetic Records Interview & Kayo Dot Competition!

Antithetic Records Interview & Kayo Dot Competition!

Our interview with Shawn Sambol of Antithetic Records and competition to celebrate the release of Kayo Dot's Stained Glass on vinyl. Join the party!