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Desertfest London 2024: Day 2

Fridays are always a good time at Desertfest. Everyone's excited and eager to check bands out, enjoy some of their cult favourites and get the vibe going, but Saturday is often when the real meat and potatoes are served. Last year alone fans were treated to the likes of Corrosion Of Conformity, Crowbar, Weedeater and Slomatics and this year saw some heavy hitters on board, even if they were some surprising ones.

Just like yesterday, things began in the Underworld with a Norwegian band, this time in the form of Kal-El. While I was disappointed that a band named after Superman didn't walk on to the classic John Williams theme, but that was the only thing even close to a low point from this set. Kal-El started really well, but somehow got better and better as the show went on. Fuzzy and furious, the quartet performed both tracks from their latest EP, "Moon People," (namely the title track and "Universe,) in a set which was a perfect blend of crushing metal and fun hard rock. The band gelled together so well and the chemistry was plain to see for all in attendance as they continued to tear through their slot. A fantastic way to get things underway and I can't wait to see them again. More...

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Infantectomy Premiere New Single & Lyric Video

California/Texas/Michigan-based slamming brutal death metal quintet Infantectomy premiere a new single and lyric video by the name of "Slammed In Utero", streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

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Blackbird Premiere New Single & Lyric Video

Australia/USA-based deathcore outfit Blackbird premiere a new single and lyric video named "Hunting Season". The track taken from their new collaborative album with ArcticSlaugther, out in stores now.

Check out "Hunting Season" streaming via YouTube and Spotify for you now below.

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