During the month of May, the state of confinement was lifted in a few countries but shows were still off-limits for all. Nevertheless, releases came pouring down like the Spring rains and we bring you some of the highlights.

During the Winter of next year, The Ocean will embark on an European tour in promotion of their upcoming record, “Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic”, which will be released on September 25th via Pelagic Records. Joining this tour as special guests will be pg.lost, Hypno5e and Svalbard.

The world-class brutal slammers Analepsy complete the lineup of XXXAPADA na Tromba 2021.

Review of Imperial Triumphant’s brand-new record, “Alphaville”, which was released on July 31st via Century Media Records.

Next Spring will see Uada return to Europe for a tour in promotion of their upcoming record, “Djinn”. Joining the trek as very special guests will be Regarde Les Hommes Tomber, Velnias and Solbrud.

Guy Andrews will release his new record, “Permanence”, on September 16th via Houndstooth.

REALIZE have announced their sophomore record, “Machine Violence”, which will be released on September 25th via Relapse Records.

Anna von Hausswolff has announced a solo instrumental pipe organ album, entitled “All Thoughts Fly”, which will be released on September 25th via Southern Lord.

The mighty kings of NOLA sludge Eyehategod will make their return to Portugal in November.

In April, the state of confinement and emergency continued but releases continued to roll one after another. We present you a review compilation containing some of the highlight releases that marked the month.