Atmosphere is the name of the game for our next Behind the Cover feature, which comes by way of Italy. Reference images, exclusive sketches from one of metal's most silent artists, and so much more awaits...

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ICYMI: Toronto's BLEEDING OUT have announced their debut full-length, 'Lifelong Death Fantasy', complete with twisted visuals by Arthur Mills of Wartooth Tattoo.

Experience deathgrind extremity with lead single 'Realm of Silence':

https://t.co/OEFOO4YAgZ

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And a big shoutout to for breathing new life into Louie, our hellish little mascot.

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As if you needed another Icelandic black metal record to bask yourself in, AUÐN is here to please with their newly announced 'Vökudraumsins fangi'.

Stream the tremolo-picked fury of lead single 'Eldborg' here:

https://t.co/e2Aqqe2Bn3

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Consisting of current and ex-members of IDLE HANDS and more, COBRA SPELL are full-fledged and ready to leave their mark on the heavy metal ranks with their debut EP 'Love Venom'.

Take a thrill ride and stream lead single 'Poison Bite':

https://t.co/U6a7NReeEx

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John Martin's 'Christ Stilleth the Tempest' (1852), as used by WHILE HEAVEN WEPT.

https://t.co/JK1YccKdik

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Four years from their standout full-length debut 'New Dawn' (2016) and UK-based COUNTLESS SKIES are ready to issue another melodic death metal journey with 'Glow'.

Walk along the heavens and stream the lead single 'Summit' here:

https://t.co/BlSnmcZRnf

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Following up the atmospheric excellence that was 2019's 'Champ du Sang', French duo VOUS AUTRES are now set to release 'Sel de Pierr', a mesmerizing collection of haunting post-black metal hymns.

Get a taste with lead single 'Vesuve':

https://t.co/dziD87pP1o

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Paul Romano for THE RED CHORD's 'Prey For Eyes', which turns 13 years today. Thanks for reminding us to take this for a spin again!

https://t.co/50Ox9c2CBi

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For as often as we hear of sexism, abuse and mental health, the topics remain taboo. The Serena Cherry-fronted SVALBARD are taking helm of the discussion with new album 'When I Die, Will I Get Better?'

Stream the glorious 'Open Wound':

https://t.co/A3Nv67uz7f

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"I’m not ashamed to say that on the second day, I actually cried. When I was drawing, I doubted my ability to finish and really had to pummel through with a strategy..." - Marald Van Haasteren

Our Behind the Cover feature on NECROT's 'Mortal' arrives tomorrow.

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Adolf Hirémy-Hirschl's 'Souls on the Banks of the Acheron' (1898), as used by Põhjast.

https://t.co/COcEvl7Sx9

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