Polish blackened death metal veterans Hate brought their relentless intensity to The Brooklyn Monarch on February 19, 2026, as part of their North American run alongside Belphegor and Incantation. Delivering a crushing set of dark atmospherics, precision blast beats, and razor-sharp riffing, Hate transformed the Monarch into a wall of controlled chaos a commanding display of modern blackened death metal at its most punishing.
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A relentless surge of blackened death‑thrash returns from Canada’s one‑man metal conjurer. Calgary-based solo metal project Haiduk, the creation of guitarist and composer Luka Milojica, has announced the release of its fifth full‑length album, "Archdevil," out now as of February 26th, 2026. Known for its lightning‑fast riffcraft, evil melodies, and immersive dark‑fantasy worldbuilding, Haiduk’s newest offering pushes every element of its sound to the extreme.
“Archdevil doubles down on everything Haiduk stands for: speed, busy riffs and evil melodies. The focus is to keep the listener on edge and constantly introduce new patterns to keep you engaged,” says Milojica.
Haiduk emerged from Milojica’s desire to channel dark musical ideas without compromise. Inspired by Scandinavian solo acts like Vintersorg, he abandoned the search for bandmates and embraced complete creative control. Since the raw 2010 demo "Plagueswept", Haiduk has carved a distinct path through death, black, and thrash metal, each album expanding the lore of the fictional realm Callost, the setting for all Haiduk lyrics.
Working entirely alone, Milojica writes all music and lyrics, performs all guitars and vocals, and records every release independently. Live, Haiduk performs as a one‑man assault: guitar and vocals onstage, with drums and bass delivered through the PA.
Musically, "Archdevil" is Haiduk at its most intense, with fast, tightly wound riffing fused with sinister melodies and relentless rhythmic shifts. The album is designed to overwhelm, keeping listeners in a constant state of tension as new patterns and attacks emerge without warning.
Lyrically, the record continues the saga of Callost, revisiting the nine demons first introduced on 2015’s "Demonicon." Of the album’s eleven tracks, nine are dedicated to these demonic entities. Track 6, “Darkener,” depicts the demon god Vordok, the Archdevil himself, while the closing track, “Usurper,” tells the story of King Arias, a human ruler slain and “necrified” inside the volcanic fortress Octavia, returning as a demon to wage war on his former people.
Track Highlights includes "Curser", a slow‑burning opener that erupts into shifting tempos and dark atmospheres, representing Corloch, demon of curses and fire. "Vexer", a nonstop barrage of speed and heaviness, embodies Vordus, master of sorcery and mind control. "Reviler", black‑metal‑driven tremors inspired by Azyr, god of earthquakes and volcanic wrath. "Darkener", the centrepiece of the album, invokes Vordok, the Archdevil and supreme demon god. "Usurper", the tragic, violent return of King Arias, resurrected as a demon to lead a new infernal conquest.
Recommended for fans of Bolt Thrower, Vomitory, Old Man’s Child, Dissection, and Behemoth, "Archdevil" is available at the following links:
Add to your Spotify playlist - https://open.spotify.com/album/67xaAKQuDgk7Dw3mQNPZrA
Bandcamp - https://haiduk.bandcamp.com/
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Track Listing:
1. Curser (3:09)
2. Vexer (2:42)
3. Reviler (3:36)
4. Deviser (3:10)
5. Torturer (2:51)
6. Darkener (4:00)
7. Abhorer (2:30)
8. Infester (2:33)
9. Venomer (3:04)
10. Necrifier (3:13)
11. Usurper (3:05)
Album Length: 33:53
Album Band Line Up:
Luka Milojica – Guitars, Bass, Vocals, Drum Programming
For more info:
https://www.haiduk.ca
http://www.facebook.com/haidukmetal
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A relentless surge of blackened death‑thrash returns from Canada’s one‑man metal conjurer. Calgary-based solo metal project Haiduk, the creation of guitarist and composer Luka Milojica, has announced the release of its fifth full‑length album, "Archdevil," out now as of February 26th, 2026. Known for its lightning‑fast riffcraft, evil melodies, and immersive dark‑fantasy worldbuilding, Haiduk’s newest offering pushes every element of its sound to the extreme.
“Archdevil doubles down on everything Haiduk stands for: speed, busy riffs and evil melodies. The focus is to keep the listener on edge and constantly introduce new patterns to keep you engaged,” says Milojica.
Haiduk emerged from Milojica’s desire to channel dark musical ideas without compromise. Inspired by Scandinavian solo acts like Vintersorg, he abandoned the search for bandmates and embraced complete creative control. Since the raw 2010 demo "Plagueswept", Haiduk has carved a distinct path through death, black, and thrash metal, each album expanding the lore of the fictional realm Callost, the setting for all Haiduk lyrics.
Working entirely alone, Milojica writes all music and lyrics, performs all guitars and vocals, and records every release independently. Live, Haiduk performs as a one‑man assault: guitar and vocals onstage, with drums and bass delivered through the PA.
Musically, "Archdevil" is Haiduk at its most intense, with fast, tightly wound riffing fused with sinister melodies and relentless rhythmic shifts. The album is designed to overwhelm, keeping listeners in a constant state of tension as new patterns and attacks emerge without warning.
Lyrically, the record continues the saga of Callost, revisiting the nine demons first introduced on 2015’s "Demonicon." Of the album’s eleven tracks, nine are dedicated to these demonic entities. Track 6, “Darkener,” depicts the demon god Vordok, the Archdevil himself, while the closing track, “Usurper,” tells the story of King Arias, a human ruler slain and “necrified” inside the volcanic fortress Octavia, returning as a demon to wage war on his former people.
Track Highlights includes "Curser", a slow‑burning opener that erupts into shifting tempos and dark atmospheres, representing Corloch, demon of curses and fire. "Vexer", a nonstop barrage of speed and heaviness, embodies Vordus, master of sorcery and mind control. "Reviler", black‑metal‑driven tremors inspired by Azyr, god of earthquakes and volcanic wrath. "Darkener", the centrepiece of the album, invokes Vordok, the Archdevil and supreme demon god. "Usurper", the tragic, violent return of King Arias, resurrected as a demon to lead a new infernal conquest.
Recommended for fans of Bolt Thrower, Vomitory, Old Man’s Child, Dissection, and Behemoth, "Archdevil" is available at the following links:
Add to your Spotify playlist - https://open.spotify.com/album/67xaAKQuDgk7Dw3mQNPZrA
Bandcamp - https://haiduk.bandcamp.com/
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Track Listing:
1. Curser (3:09)
2. Vexer (2:42)
3. Reviler (3:36)
4. Deviser (3:10)
5. Torturer (2:51)
6. Darkener (4:00)
7. Abhorer (2:30)
8. Infester (2:33)
9. Venomer (3:04)
10. Necrifier (3:13)
11. Usurper (3:05)
Album Length: 33:53
Album Band Line Up:
Luka Milojica – Guitars, Bass, Vocals, Drum Programming
For more info:
https://www.haiduk.ca
http://www.facebook.com/haidukmetal
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Rising death metal force Sanaga has officially released their debut single, “The Godslayer’s Oath” (mixed and mastered by Jeff Dagenais of Kataklysm), marking the band’s first step onto the Canadian metal scene. Formed in the fall of 2026, Sanaga brings together long‑time friends and seasoned musicians with a shared passion for creating fast, melodic, aggressive, and evocative metal inspired by Death, Slayer, Amon Amarth, and Dark Tranquillity.
“The Godslayer’s Oath” was the natural choice for Sanaga’s debut. As the first song the band fully rehearsed together, it quickly became their most polished and complete track. Musically, it showcases the full spectrum of Sanaga’s sound, death metal fused with thrash energy and sharpened by touches of black metal.
Lyrically, the single introduces listeners to the band’s myth‑driven universe. The song tells the story of a void‑born entity created for one purpose: to slay gods and destroy their realms. Whether interpreted as an anti‑religious statement or simply a brutal fantasy narrative, the track sets the tone for Sanaga’s bold, storytelling‑focused approach.
Though new as a unit, Sanaga’s members are no strangers to the Quebec metal scene. They are active in projects such as Meet The Mailman, Foxy Queen, Devil’s Trill, and Warriors of the North. Their combined experience fuels a tight, high‑energy sound and a no‑nonsense approach to songwriting.
Guitarist Patrick Plourde drafts full song structures, vocalist Marc Verreault crafts the lyrics, and every member reshapes the material with their own style, resulting in songs that are cohesive, energetic, and unmistakably theirs.
The single’s artwork reflects the band’s name, inspired by the Sanaga River in Cameroon, a symbol of life, death, and myth. The dark, foreboding landscape and towering god‑slaying figure visually echo the themes explored in the music.
Sanaga is currently preparing for their first live performances, scheduled for this spring. After their live debut, the band will return to the studio to record their second release.
With a defined sound and a clear creative vision, Sanaga is poised to make a strong impact on the death metal landscape.
Listen to “The Godslayer’s Oath” at the following links:
Add to your Spotify playlist - https://open.spotify.com/track/1rzjY98YzjOizn5gLwmpxO
More info:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585662054767
https://www.instagram.com/sanaga666/
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Italian melodic death metallers Dying Awkward Angel unveil their new single “The Fallen”, a track that fully embodies the band’s identity and sonic direction.
Taken from the album “The Missing Frame”, released via Rockshots Records, “The Fallen” represents the essence of Dying Awkward Angel’s sound: the cold precision of Swedish melodic death metal fused with the raw aggression of American thrash and death metal, delivered with a modern and uncompromising approach.
Formed in 1998 in Turin by guitarist and main composer Edoardo Demuro, the band has built a solid reputation within the underground metal scene, sharing the stage with acts such as Decapitated, Impaled Nazarene, Necronomicon, Forgotten Tomb, and Node. Over the years, they have developed a distinctive style rooted in the Gothenburg tradition while maintaining a strong and personal identity.
With “The Missing Frame”, the band pushed their sound further than ever before, faster, heavier, and more direct, described by the band themselves as “a brutal and honest cooperation between us all.”
“The Fallen” captures the album’s core themes of duality, control, and inner conflict, translating them into a track that is both melodic and relentless.
"Imagine an old and charismatic boss who says: I spoiled my children...but they talk instead of listening," adds the band.
A reflection on authority, legacy, and the moment when control slips away.
Recorded at Bottleneck Studios in Turin and produced by the band, “The Missing Frame” stands as a powerful statement of intent, balancing tradition and evolution within the melodic death metal genre.
Recommended for fans of At The Gates, Carcass, and Dark Tranquillity.
Add to your Spotify Playlist - https://open.spotify.com/album/5SpG2i3qgkqlAIZnbP1pWJ
CD ORDER "The Missing Frame" - https://rockshots.eu/TheMissingFrameCD
More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | http://www.dyingawkwardangel.com
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