GREEN CARNATION
"A DARK POEM, PART I: SHORES OF MELANCHOLIA"
Progressive Dark Metal
Release date: 05.09.2025
(SEASON OF MIST)

No matter what stylistic path they take, Green Carnation have never shied away from grand, gloomy statements. 

Founded in the early ‘90s by Emperor’s former bassist Tchort, the Norwegians quickly amassed a cult following thanks to one of the most ambitious epics in metal history. Even before going on hiatus during the mid-2000s, the ever-evolving auteurs still flashed a flare for the dramatic by performing their acoustic verses underneath a mountain dam. However, there was one tale - or three, to be exact - that continued to elude them. Until now. With A Dark Poem, Green Carnation have finally finished their masterpiece.   

The idea for an album trilogy stems from Green Carnation’s earliest yesteryears, but the first part of ...

UUHAI
"HUMAN HERDS"
True Heavy Metal
Release date: 09.01.2026
(NAPALM RECORDS)

Amplifying the blending of throat singing and horsehead fiddles with heavy music, breakthrough rockers UUHAI bestow a captivating sound upon the Mongolian steppe with Human Herds, out January 9, 2026 via Napalm Records. After their first songs gained them millions of video views, the seven-piece band unleashes a debut album that draws from the imposing history and awe-inspiring nature of Mongolia alike. On Human Herds, UUHAI reflect on both their roots and modern society, delivering a powerful plea to everyone, everywhere, wrapped up in a heartfelt love letter to their homeland—all in Mongolian language.

UUHAI put themselves in the position of perceptive tour guides of the Far East. Following a tone-setting, appropriately atmospheric intro is the title track, &l...

GAAHLS WYRD
"BRAIDING THE STORIES"
Black Metal
Release date: 06.06.2025
(SEASON OF MIST)

•    Norwegian Grammy-winning metal maestros Gaahls Wyrd present their mesmerizing sophomore album, Braiding the Stories. This introspective and ethereal venture bridges the realms of consciousness and dreams through a potent blend of philosophical introspection and audacious musical composition.
•    Led by the commanding presence of legendary vocalist Gaahl (Kristian Espedal) and supported by guitarist Lust Kilman (Ole Walaunet), bassist Nekroman (Andreas Salbu), and drummer Spektre (Kevin Kvåle), the band artfully merges chaos and beauty, resonating deeply within the esoteric extreme/black metal genre.
•    Produced at Solslottet Studio and featuring the sophisticated cover art of Øivind Myksvoll, Braidin...