If you ever doubted the global pulse of grindcore, listen to KAFIR-E-AZAM. Born in the heat and humidity of Pakistan’s underground, scattered by the tides of migration, and now roaring back to life in Germany, this band’s story isn’t just about music. It’s about borders, identity, and the relentless need to make noise in a world that tries to silence you.

Heaven’s Metal Magazine is officially back in print, celebrating its 40th anniversary with a commemorative special edition—the first since its 150th issue hit stands in early 2012.

Hidekel unveil the official cover art for their new single “Corazón Inicuo” and confirm the video premiere for Wednesday, 1 October 2025 at 19:00 (Ecuador time). The band calls this release one of their most intense yet, introducing their new line-up.

There’s a particular electricity that runs through a subculture when one of its own returns from the brink. For the San Francisco Hardcore (SFHC) community, Clear Convictions’ resurgence has felt less like a reunion and more like a defibrillator shock—an abrupt, visceral reminder of what made this band so crucial to begin with. Their latest record, “Endure,” doesn’t just ride this wave—it creates it. And with the October 2025 vinyl release, meticulously remixed by Ryan Leitru (of For Today),…