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Baest Puts On A Death Metal Masterclass In London

Denmark sure does seem to keep itself busy when it comes to metal music. Only a few weeks after witnessing Cabal at the Underworld, another extreme outfit from the southern Scandinavian country invaded Camden in the form of death metal stalwarts Baest. The Aarhus quintet has been going from strength to strength since the release of their 2018 debut album, "Danse Macabre," establishing themselves as one of Europe's premier death metal bands and the young flag bearers of the genre. It may have been almost three years since their last full length, but they've still been busy, most recently unleashing a new single named, "Colossus."

Just like the last time we covered a Baest show, the Danes were headlining The Black Heart, just across the road from the Camden underground station, round the corner from The Underworld. It's a reasonably priced venue and a must visit for metal fans in the English capital, where you'll be met by some very friendly staff and be treated to a superb selection of metal and hardcore playing over the speakers, all while surrounded by a plethora of gig posters, the perfect place to get in the mood for a show. Just by the toilets is the staircase which leads up to the performance area itself, featuring a small stage, a tiny bar and a merch stand, where members of Baest were waiting to chat away to fans as soon as the doors opened. More...

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Leaves Eyes Debuts "Who Wants To Live Forever"

March 22nd will see symphonic metal Vikings Leaves' Eyes release their much-awaited, new studio album "Myths Of Fate" via AFM Records. In anticipation of the impending release, the band has released their third of five music videos, "Who Wants To Live Forever," which can be seen below.

Four years after bringing "The Last Viking" to Valhalla with their previous opus, Leaves' Eyes resurrect with "Myths Of Fate" to celebrate their 20th year of existence. As the first singles such as "Forged By Fire," "Realm Of Dark Waves" and the latest clip "Who Wants To Live Forever" prove, with their ninth studio album, the Germany-based act consolidates their leading position in the symphonic metal universe. Powerful, epic and impressive - the band once again merges traditional metal genres by fusing elements of folk, gothic, and classical music into a captivating sonic masterpiece. More...

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