Gig Review: Swallow the Sun / Saturnus / Opia – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham (20th December 2025)

On the final freezing night of the year before the festive frivolity truly began, three acts perfectly suited to a bleaker aesthetic took to the stage for the final date of the Shining Over Britain & Ireland MMXXV Tour. I could harp on about the time I spent in Cardiff and the bands I caught … Continue reading Gig Review: Swallow the Sun / Saturnus / Opia – Rescue Rooms, Nottingham (20th December 2025)

Swallow The Sun announce English translation of official biography – live dates this month

Finnish death-doom masters Swallow The Sun have announced the pre-order for the English language translation of their official biography. Simply titled Swallow The Sun, the book offers an unfiltered look into the band’s quarter-century career. Originally written in Finnish by Matti Riekki, the Editor-in-Chief of Soundi magazine, the book has been translated by Salla Harjula. … Continue reading Swallow The Sun announce English translation of official biography – live dates this month

Video Roundup: Infex / Swallow The Sun / Diesel Theory / Tongues Of Fire / Armored Saint / A.D. 2020

There is just so much new music coming out that I wish I had the time to draft one of these posts each day. With 20 videos in it. But I don't, so you'll have to settle for this selection from our bursting mailbox! Infex Bay Area thrashers Infex have released a lyric video for … Continue reading Video Roundup: Infex / Swallow The Sun / Diesel Theory / Tongues Of Fire / Armored Saint / A.D. 2020

Mercury Circle (feat. members of Children of Bodom & Swallow The Sun) share new music video and album details

Following their critically acclaimed The Dawn Of Vitriol EP (2020), Mercury Circle have shared a brand new song from their upcoming and highly anticipated debut album, Killing Moons, which is slated for release on October 8, 2021 via Noble Demon. Born as a brainchild in 2018 by Iconcrash's and Swallow The Sun’s Jaani Peuhu, and … Continue reading Mercury Circle (feat. members of Children of Bodom & Swallow The Sun) share new music video and album details

Gig Review: Swallow The Sun / Oceans of Slumber / Aeonian Sorrow – The Underworld (6th May 2019)

Swallow The Sun recently released their new album When A Shadow Is Forced Into The Light to some pretty impressive reviews from both fans and the media alike. To celebrate the release, the band toured the US with Children of Bodom and Wolfheart, and began a tour through Europe with label mates Oceans of Slumber and … Continue reading Gig Review: Swallow The Sun / Oceans of Slumber / Aeonian Sorrow – The Underworld (6th May 2019)

Swallow The Sun announce European headline tour

Earlier this year Finnish melancholy death-doom metal act Swallow The Sun released their critically acclaimed new album When A Shadow Is Forced Into The Light (review here). Now the band is happy to announce an extended European Headline tour, together with label mates Oceans Of Slumber and Aeonian Sorrow. Before being on tour in Europe … Continue reading Swallow The Sun announce European headline tour