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    The Ocean - Solaris (2026)

    The Ocean - Solaris (2026)
    The Ocean - Solaris (2026)

    Continuing their musical evolution, The Ocean returns with pretty much a completely new line-up and a revamped sound that is rooted in Post-Metal, but also adds new elements and textures into the mix. “Solaris” features eight tracks and nearly 70 minutes of high-octane music, filled with emotional and experimental outbursts that at times sound familiar and at others sound quite foreign, but equally engaging. For those that felt that the band’s sound was getting a bit tired with “Holocene”, this is the refresh that everybody was waiting for.

    Creating an intriguing momentum with the opener “52°30'11"N, 13°26'12"E” and transitioning to “Departure Song”, we immediately get to listen to both new vocalists Enrico Tiberi, which sounds at times a bit like Loïc Rossetti, and Lane Shi, which provides extra dynamism to the music. Some of the electronic elements from “Holocene” also made their way here, as “Light Pollution” starts very lively and slowly progresses with haunting vocal melodies from alongside crafty signature The Ocean guitar riffs, and engaging drumming.

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    Maunah - Hjarta (2026)

    Maunah - Hjarta (2026)
    Maunah - Hjarta (2026)

    Unleashing waves of melancholy, today we have Denmark’s newcomers Maunah and their Satunus-meets-Hamferð with a bit of Post-Metal sound. On their debut release “Hjarta”, the band delivers six tracks of masterful music, full of emotion and heavy riffs. While there hasn’t been much innovation in the Doom genre and subgenres in a while, this band manages to create a unique sound that gives them their own identity, while still being familiar and accessible.

    Opening with “Heimaland”, we get some traditional Doom riffs paired with the solemn vocals of Søren Sol Koldsen-Zederkof, while not as dramatic as Jón Aldará, he has a very hypnotic clean voice that fits very well the atmosphere and pace of the music. Things turn to Post-Metal territories on the crafty “Solin Vaugna”, a track that reminds us a bit of The Ocean in some places, with epic cathartic moments and engaging tempo changes and guitar leads.

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    Fluisteraars - Jacht der mysteriën (2026)

    Fluisteraars - Jacht der mysteriën (2026)
    Fluisteraars - Jacht der mysteriën (2026)

    Enigmatic Dutch duo Fluisteraars strikes again in 2026 with their latest full-length release “Jacht der mysteriën”. Featuring a very dense and expansive sound, this band has been making waves with their visceral and yet highly atmospheric take on Black Metal. Featuring three songs and over 41-minutes of music, this format allows the band to create very profound and nihilistic songs that slowly unravel and take the listener to different aural planes as the album progresses.

    Opening with the chilling atmospherics of “Grondeloos donkere bossen”, the band slowly creates a very cavernous and eerie vibe alongside fierce guitar work, crafty drumming and hellish snarls. There is a certain ray of light that comes across this opening piece, as the atmospherics contrast with the raw harshness of the band’s Black Metal core. Before the listener realizes, the 13-minute mark comes around as this track fully immerses its audience with its masterful progression and bleakness.

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    Dymna Lotva - Vyraj (2026)

    Dymna Lotva - Vyraj (2026)
    Dymna Lotva - Vyraj (2026)

    Creating one of the most harrowing and eerie releases of 2026, today we have Dymna Lotva and their fourth full-length release “Vyraj”. Combining elements of Post-Black Metal with Doom influences, this release creates its own category as it is quite unique and engaging. Far from linear or normal, these guys know how to craft haunting music filled with crafty elements and some of the most intense vocals you’ll ever hear.

    Opening with the pummeling “Zory”, the band creates a very chaotic and yet magical atmosphere with hellish harsh vocals perfectly flanked by clean vocal arrangements. This weird vibe nicely continues to the equally chaotic and weird “Veha”. Which features even more dreamy vocals that contrast the overall madness of the band’s style. The guitars are quite sinister and well crafted, but it's the atmospherics that further elevate the band’s sound, like on the brilliant “The Boat of Despair”, a track that features none other than Aaron Stainthorpe and its oozing of magical melancholy.

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    Neurosis - An Undying Love For A Burning World (2026)

    Neurosis - An Undying Love For A Burning World (2026)
    Neurosis - An Undying Love For A Burning World (2026)

    Completely unexpected and totally out of the blue, 2026 sees the return of the mighty Neurosis with none other than Aaron Turner on vocals and guitars. If the band’s return wasn’t enough, they also dropped a monumental release with the crushing “An Undying Love For A Burning World”. With over 63 minutes of music, the band takes the listener through their cavernous and visceral sound, delivering some of their finest songs to date.

    Ripping things wide open with the crafty “Mirror Deep”, we get the back coming back in their best form with a wall of punishing riffs and massive drumming. The addition of Aaron Turner is quickly evident with his signature snarl alongside Steve Von Till’s. The band’s sound has always been quite cavernous and filled with slower and atmospheric sections, and the opener alongside “First Red Rays”, and “Blind” continue the tradition. There is a certain sense of hopelessness that the band masterfully conveys through their crushing distortion alongside subtle and yet powerful atmospheric synths, point in case, the pummeling and yet hypnotic “Seething and Scattered”.

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    The Holeum - Ensis (2026)

    The Holeum - Ensis (2026)
    The Holeum - Ensis (2026)

    Having a blossoming Metal scene, Spain today gives us The Holeum and their third full-length release “Ensis”. Featuring a crushing Post-Metal sound, this outfit delivers seven tracks and over 40-minutes of intense music, filled with crafty tempo changes and some truly intense riffing. With parallels to bands like The Ocean, Dodecahedron, and similar outfits, this release delivers sheer brutality and moodiness in a very compact and devastating package.

    Opening with the blistering “The Fermi Paradox”, the band unleashes waves of punishing riffs and moody tempo changes. Continuing the onslaught, “Cosmic Void Sphere” starts with a similar bite, only to morph into more melancholic and dark atmospherics thanks to a very hypnotic pace and the clean/harsh vocal onslaught of Pablo Egido. The Doomy undernotes are quite effective, inducing relentless headbanging as “Macrocosm + Microcosm” and "Spontaneous Synchronization” ooze melancholy alongside crushing guitars.

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    Unverkalt - Héréditaire (2026)

    Unverkalt - Héréditaire (2026)
    Unverkalt - Héréditaire (2026)

    Unleashing a very unique and disarming release, today we have Greece’s Unverkalt and their third full-length release “Héréditaire”. With a very unique blend of Post-Metal, Black Metal, Post-Rock and some Avant-garde elements, this outfit delivers nine tracks and nearly 52 minutes of soul crushing music, filled with raw emotions. Just picture Cult of Luna and Julie Christmas meets Ponte del Diavolo and Bianca, this should be enough to entice you immediately.

    Opening with the pummeling “Die Auslöschung”, a fierce piece that slowly builds up to crushing growls and blistering guitars. Besides the highly complex and layered music, Dimitra Kalavrezou’s vocals really stand out, creating an interesting contrast as we hear on tracks like “Oath ov Prometheus” and “Ænæ Lithi”, while also soothing the listener with some calm around the storm… sometimes. Far from linear, this release features highly emotional and engaging songs like the sultry “A Lullaby for the Descent”, which delivers some of the most cathartic moments in this release.

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    Ponte Del Diavolo - De Venom Natura (2026)

    Ponte Del Diavolo - De Venom Natura (2026)
    Ponte Del Diavolo - De Venom Natura (2026)

    Proving their intoxicating 2024 release “Fire Blades from the Tomb” was not a fluke, Italian outfit Ponte Del Diavolo returns with another brilliant exercise in blending genres with “De Venom Natura”. Further evolving their sultry Post-Punk/Doom/Black Metal sound, the band returns with seven tracks and around 40 minutes of hypnotic music. If you are looking for a band that defies stereotypes and has a truly unique and haunting sound, do not miss out on this release.

    Opening with “Every Tongue Has Its Thorns”, the band quickly sets a very sultry and intoxicating backdrop with fuzzy guitars and crafty drums. However, one of the standout elements has to be Erba del Diavolo’s mysterious vocals, and how they blend between Black Metal riffs, crafty atmospherics and suddenly transform to fierce harsh vocals. Just when you think the album will go in one direction, tracks like “Lunga vita alla necrosi” showcase the band’s more theatrical and playful side, with its Post-Punk influences and crafty tempo changes.

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    Burial Gift - MMXXV (2025)

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    Unleashing an explosive and totally awesome EP, today we have North American outfit Burial Gift with their three song debut. With a sound that evokes the likes of Deafheaven, Heretoir, Alcest, etc. and but with a hefty dose of heaviness and rawness, this release makes a statement to keep an eye out for these guys.

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    Ba'al - The Fine Line Between Heaven And Here (2025)

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    Unleashing a highly melancholic and very cathartic release, today we have UK’s Ba’al with “The Fine Line Between Heaven and Here”. Featuring over 60 minutes of a brilliant amalgamation of Sludge/Post-Metal/Doom Metal, and some sprinkles of Black Metal, this release is fierce and punishing. Creating masterful emotionally charged soundscapes, this album will sneak up on you and you will find yourself playing it over and over again.

    Opening with the moody “Mother’s Concrete Womb”, the band sets a bleak and yet pummeling mood, thanks to crushing Sludgey riffs that blend into lush Post-Metal territories. There are plenty of tempo changes into fierce and brutal Black Metal-ish territories, perfectly adorned by the harsh,and familiar, screams of Joe Stamps, of current Hecate Enthroned fame. The band seamlessly transitions between dreamy atmospheric passages, like the opening of “Waxwork Gorgon” as it transitions into heavy walls of distortion and moody Sludgy/Post-Metal atmospherics.

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