
Well, that unholy time of year is nigh once more. That’s right, it’s almost time for Damnation 2026. The final festival of the calendar year for extreme metal, post-rock and avant-garde music fans is almost upon us.

Time to squeeze in one more festival before the year ends? Core. returns to the cold of Glasgow for a weekend to celebrate noise.

On a sunny albeit blustery day at ArcTanGent, we sat down with post-hardcore newcomers Reclus.É to discuss their origins, ethos and the importance of performing without shoes.

Swedish riff royalty Graveyard steps up to the plate with a renewed sense of vigour on the seventh full-length Fever.

Despite being Gen Z, Polyphia fail to get down with the kids

The Loiner queer melodic hardcore quintet and NOIZZEFEST 26’ alumni Ómoia, delivers on a promise of charging through the rigid expectations of the alternative scene with their exquisite third EP – What Lies Beneath.

As Creeper kick off the Off With Their Heads tour to the sold-out Tramshed in Cardiff, the excitement in the air is palpable for what the band will do next.

Despite being Gen Z, Polyphia fail to get down with the kids