Marking two decades of darkness in the underground, Norway's Sarkom returns with its fifth album, Exceed In2 Chaos, due on 21 February via Dusktone.
A furious masterpiece, Exceed In2 Chaos, is a seamless follow-up to the band's 2016 release, Anti-Cosmic Art. While many bands adhere strictly to their roots and traditions, Sarkom boldly pushes boundaries, thriving on innovation. The result? A truly unique and intricate album from start to finish.
Building on their legacy, Exceed In2 Chaos masterfully blends the glorious traditions of Norwegian black metal with bold new elements. The album explores dissonances, piercing grooves, varied rhythmic structures, and unexpected twists, delivering a rich and dynamic tracklist. Always forward-thinking, Sarkom redefines its sound with this release, proving its innovative spirit remains as fierce as ever. Each track reflects the band's commitment to artistic growth, ensuring an intense and refreshing listening experience.
With four critically acclaimed albums and several EPs, this trailblazing band - led by songwriter and vocalist Erik Unsgaard -continues to deliver top-tier Norwegian black metal. Link

Exceed In2 Chaos tracklist:
1. Exceed In2 Chaos
2. Enter As Fool, Exit As Beast
3. Prime Time Suicide
4. Spectral Prophet In A Demonized Dream
5. Be[lie]ve
6. Bottofeeders
7. Chasing Ghosts
8. Commit To Total Genocide (LP exclusive)
9. Nemesis

Avant‑garde post‑metal entity Heiden have unleashed the second and final advance video single, "Vodě"—meaning "to the water"—from their forthcoming album Cma, due on 24 April via...
Portland post‑doom collective Burial Clouds will release their new full‑length, Burn Holy, on 22 May. Burial Clouds' music exists in a constant tension between beauty and rage, crushing...
German occult rock/metallers Melancholost will release their debut full-length, Tales From The Poisoned Apple, on 15 May. Melancholost is the new creative vessel of musician and producer...
Since the summer of 2025, life for Hungary's symphonic metal maestros Meteora has been a whirlwind of intense activity and unprecedented critical acclaim. The group released three EPs...
"We paused our work as I was grieving heavily, but once we returned to it, things took on a whole new meaning." - LV Darkling
"I'm quite obsessive, and when I work on music, I can overwork and get myself in trouble. I always had a breakdown when I finished an album, because I drove myself to the brink." - Mick Moss
"There's much more detail in our music now than 20 years ago. It's also much easier nowadays because you can do many things at home." - Morten Lybecker
"When you feel something you need to share, creating songs is the best way to do it. You can reflect on yourself so that you can relax and be relieved of that emotion." - Çağla Güleray

