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Polish blackened death metal outfit Baalzagoth are set to return with what is being described as the most uncompromising release of their career. Their new album, No God, No Savior, is scheduled for release on 6th June 2026 via the underground label Putrid Cult, serving as a bleak manifesto of chaos, extremity, and total negation.Hailing from Kostrzyn nad Odrą, the band has spent the years since their inception forging a reputation for music that is brutal, direct, and firmly aimed at religious dogma. Their sound draws heavily from the hellish legacy of the death metal elite, echoing the merciless power…

British thrash legends Acid Reign have officially kickstarted their 2026 campaign with the release of their brand-new single, “Sorrowsworn”. The track serves as the second taste of their upcoming fourth studio album, Daze Of The Week, which is set to arrive on 15th May via Back On Black. This marks the band’s first full-length offering since 2019’s critically acclaimed The Age Of Entitlement.Vocalist and original member Howard H Smith is clearly energised by the new material, noting that the band “can’t wait to play this live and get the crowd singing along.” In a nod to the band’s history, the…

Credit: Max WagnerJoey Ryan and Kenneth Pattengale created their own take on sparse, acoustic indie folk when they formed the Milk Carton Kids in 2011 and found their own loyal audience. A lot can happen in fifteen years, and bands with a well-defined sound face the challenge of keeping their sound fresh while remaining true to what drew their audience in the first place. While their new album, Lost Cause Lover Fool, fits perfectly within their catalogue, it features subtle enhancements to their trademark sound. Americana UK’s Martin Johnson caught up with Joey Ryan at home in Los Angeles just…

Affectionis a mind-bending horror sci-fi starringHappy Death Day’s Jessica Rothe. Ellie Carter (Rothe) has never met the man who calls himself her husband, and can’t remember the life she is told is her own. Afflicted by violent seizures that reset her memory without warning, she is trapped in a cyclical nightmare, struggling to uncover the horrifying truth of her existence before she forgets it all over again. Written and directed by BT Meza. Starring Jessica Rothe (Happy Death Day, Happy Death Day 2U, Boy Kills World), Joseph Cross (Lincoln) and Julianna Layne (Scrap). Affectionis released in the UK and Ireland…

Uncork’d Entertainment will plunge audiences into darkness with the release ofBLACKOUT, arriving on Digital and On Demand platformsMay 5. Written and directed by Shane Aquino (Road Dogs),this psychological horror/thriller stars indie actor Mike Ferguson, whose 185+ credits have made him a familiar face in genre filmmaking. Blending psychological horror with sci-fi elements, the film plays like a stripped-down, indie cousin to Weapons—a haunting liminal space thriller where reality fractures into eerie, in-between worlds. Synopsis: After a sudden power outage, people awaken to a world cast in eternal night. Each is trapped in their own isolated version of reality. Soon, they…

Self Esteem: Maggie’s Song(Polydor)Dl/StreamingOut NowSelf Esteem releases new single, Maggie’s Song, taken from the from the acclaimed West End Play, Teeth ‘N’ Smiles which is on at Duke Of York’s Theatre until 6 June.Rebecca Lucy Taylor will need no introduction to LTW readers. She is one of the UK’s most exciting breakout stars of the past decade since stepping away from the duo Slow Club. Taylor has gone from cult favourite to mainstream hero in the space of five whirlwind years and entered 2026 as a bona fide triple threat in music, literature and acting, recipient of an Ivor Novello…

Film Name: Darner Director: James Edward Newton Writers: Lauren Jane Barnett Starring: Lauren Jane Barnett, Tony Mardon Darner is a brutal and intimate portrait of a couple consumed by a woman’s dire need to preserve her terminally ill husband. In a new interview on Blazing Minds ahead of the Horror-On-Sea Takeover at the Southend Film Festival, I got a chance to ask Writer-Actress Lauren Jane Barnett a few questions about her film ‘Darner‘ You can watch Darner at the Horror-On-Sea Takeover on Saturday 6th June at 11:00hrs. Q. Your film Darner has been selected to play at the Horror-on-Sea Take…

Myrkur’s come a long way from her black metal roots. This year, the Danish songwriter – real name Amalie Bruun – threw her hat in the ring to represent her country at Eurovision. But while Touch My Love And Die wasn’t selected – always next year, eh? – she has got plenty to keep her occupied, including working on a follow-up to 2023’s Spine.In the meantime, Myrkur answers your questions on King Diamond and her former skills in… astral projection? Will there be a Folkesange II? Andy Edwards, FacebookArticle continues below You may like “The short answer is yes. Will…

UK rap riser Songer is back with a new single, “Find My Face,” following April’s release of “Bones.” Known for his genre blending style, he leans into that again here, delivering a high energy, summer ready track that mixes nostalgia with a rebellious edge.“Bones” already set the tone for the year, landing an early co sign from Jack Saunders on BBC Radio 1, who called it a “deep, reflective storyboard.” It quickly picked up major playlist support across platforms like Spotify and Apple Music, marking a strong return.With “Find My Face,” Songer taps into the sounds that shaped him growing…

Rising fast and moving with intent, Chxrry returns with “Bottles & Lights,” a slick late night collaboration with Mariah The Scientist. Released as a surprise drop, the track pushes her momentum forward as she builds toward her debut album U, Me, and My Ego, arriving later this spring.The song balances cool detachment with emotional honesty. Chxrry delivers sharp, self-assured lines rooted in independence, while Mariah leans into her signature vulnerability, adding depth through personal storytelling. The chemistry feels natural and fully aligned.The visualiser mirrors that energy, placing Chxrry at the centre of a night that blends glamour with chaos. Moving…

Japanese Scottish producer, pianist and bandleader Sonedo returns with “Groove” feat. Psweatpants, the second single from his upcoming debut album From Here On Out, landing May 22 via Rebecca’s Records.Leaning into crisp breakbeats and a loose, funk driven pulse, “Groove” feels like Sonedo at his most direct. South London born, Glasgow based rapper Psweatpants rides the rhythm with an effortless, high energy delivery that channels the playful charisma of Anderson .Paak. It’s a track that thrives on movement, built for both the dancefloor and the live room.Fresh from the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Sonedo has quickly carved out a name…

ZEP unveils NO ENEMIES ahead of a cross-continental headline tour. A multi-format rollout locks in; singles, live system, and campaign sequencing aligned into one continuous build. Dutch artist and producer ZEP sets the next phase with NO ENEMIES, landing May 8 via PULSE Records. The project arrives off a tight release run that’s been engineered for momentum rather than spikes. Each drop feeding the next, no dead space in between. TRYNA DO leads with a visual, extending a run that started with NOBODY (7.8M+ streams, strong live response). DON’T BREAK tapped into breakdance culture, while FIGURE IT OUT broadened the…