Benighted, Rot, Jig-Ai, Analepsy and Stillbirth are some of the names that will be present at next year’s edition of XXXAPADA na Tromba.

With Thou’s impending return to Europe in mind, we checked back with Andy Gibbs to talk about the return of live shows, the creative and recording process behind “Myopia” and the “Norco” video game soundtrack, as well as what the future holds for the band going forward.

Earlier in May, we had the tremendous pleasure of chatting with Will Brooks about the creative process behind Dälek’s brand-new record, “Precipice”, as well as the group’s origins and what it is like touring with rock and metal bands.

With the unfortunate cancellation of Holy Fawn comes the wonderful confirmation that Karin Park will make her debut in Portugal at Amplifest 2022.

We spoke with Levy Seynaeve about the creation of Wiegedood and the development of their initial trilogy of records, as well as the creative and recording process behind “There’s Always Blood at the End of the Road”, and how the morale of the band has been since the return of live shows.

Imperial Triumphant have announced their fifth record, “Spirit of Ecstasy”, which will be released on July 22nd via Century Media Records.

Next week, Wiegedood will stop by Lisbon and Porto to present their brand-new record, “There’s Always Blood At The End Of The Road”, which was released on January 14th via Century Media Records. Joining the band on both nights as a very special guest will be CAVERNANCIA.

Scarcity, founded by multi-instrumentalist Brendon Randall-Myers and vocalist Doug Moore, have announced their debut record, “Aveilut”, which will be released on July 15th via The Flenser.

We spoke with Adam McGrath and Stephen Brodsky about the mindset of Cave In going into a new record, the healing effect they felt during its recording and what the future of the band looks like after its release.

Big | Brave guitarist Mat Ball has announced his debut solo record, “Amplified Guitar”, which will be released on July 1st via The Garrote.