<description>Japanese metalcore force Crystal Lake are back with their seventh studio album, The Weight of Sound, set for release on 23rd January 2026 via Century Media Records.

The Weight of Sound is a strong and confident statement from Crystal Lake. It showcases a band that knows exactly who they are while still finding room to evolve. Across the album, they balance aggression, melody, and variety well. Intelligent guest appearances and sharp, focused songwriting help elevate the tracks. While some moments occasionally feel familiar, particularly within the conventions of metalcore, there are plenty of standout passages of brutality, catchiness, and genuine emotion. All of this is delivered with precision and intent. As a whole, The Weight of Sound stands as one of the most complete and engaging releases in Crystal Lake’s catalogue to date.

Read the full review here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-crystal-lake-the-weight-of-sound-century-media-records/

A little before Christmas last year (2025), we spoke to vocalist John Robert Centorrino. Digging into the detail of the album, his creative experience, the work that has gone into making this version of Crystal Lake a reality, and much more.

Find out more here: https://crystallake-worldwide.com/

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Japanese metalcore force Crystal Lake are back wi…

Japanese metalcore force Crystal Lake are back with their seventh studio album, The Weight of Sound, set for release on 23rd January 2026 via Century Media Records.

The Weight of Sound is a strong and confident statement from Crystal Lake. It showcases a band that knows exactly who they are while still finding room to evolve. Across the album, they balance aggression, melody, and variety well. Intelligent guest appearances and sharp, focused songwriting help elevate the tracks. While some moments occasionally feel familiar, particularly within the conventions of metalcore, there are plenty of standout passages of brutality, catchiness, and genuine emotion. All of this is delivered with precision and intent. As a whole, The Weight of Sound stands as one of the most complete and engaging releases in Crystal Lake’s catalogue to date.

Read the full review here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-crystal-lake-the-weight-of-sound-century-media-records/

A little before Christmas last year (2025), we spoke to vocalist John Robert Centorrino. Digging into the detail of the album, his creative experience, the work that has gone into making this version of Crystal Lake a reality, and much more.

Find out more here: https://crystallake-worldwide.com/

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Interview: The Weight of Sound with John Robert Centorrino (Vocals) of Crystal Lake

<description>On January 16th, blackened deathcore quintet Ov Sulfur will release their sophomore album, ‘Endless’, via Century Media Records.

Ov Sulfur have evolved beyond the constrictions of deathcore and in doing so, have refreshed the genre itself. All by utilising black metal and melody in clever ways. I’m not saying that Ov Sulfur have changed the deathcore game here, because they haven’t, but they’ve created something that does stand out.

What it also shows is personality and authenticity, and across ten immense efforts, there’s a surprising emotive vein running through the music. There’s also some cinematic flair, dramatic melodies, blackened ferocity, and crushing breakdowns, because this is modern deathcore, none the less.

Read the full review of the album here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-ov-sulfur-endless-century-media-records/

Shortly before Christmas, we spoke to guitarist/vocalist Chase Wilson about the new album and the journey that Ov Sulfur have been on to realise their vision.

Find out more here: https://ovsulfur.fanlink.tv/bio

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On January 16th, blackened deathcore quintet Ov S…

On January 16th, blackened deathcore quintet Ov Sulfur will release their sophomore album, ‘Endless’, via Century Media Records.

Ov Sulfur have evolved beyond the constrictions of deathcore and in doing so, have refreshed the genre itself. All by utilising black metal and melody in clever ways. I’m not saying that Ov Sulfur have changed the deathcore game here, because they haven’t, but they’ve created something that does stand out.

What it also shows is personality and authenticity, and across ten immense efforts, there’s a surprising emotive vein running through the music. There’s also some cinematic flair, dramatic melodies, blackened ferocity, and crushing breakdowns, because this is modern deathcore, none the less.

Read the full review of the album here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-ov-sulfur-endless-century-media-records/

Shortly before Christmas, we spoke to guitarist/vocalist Chase Wilson about the new album and the journey that Ov Sulfur have been on to realise their vision.

Find out more here: https://ovsulfur.fanlink.tv/bio

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Interview: The Evolving Face of Blackened Deathcore - Chase Wilson (Guitarist/Vocalist) of Ov Sulfur

<description>Released on January 2nd, 2025, via Bloodblast Distribution, ‘The wilted’ is the brand-new EP from modern metallers Paleface Swiss.

A four-track (plus an intro) release that sees the Swiss band building on their impressive 2025 in style. Not only solidifying their heavy reputation but showing what the future of Paleface Swiss might sound like. They’re evolving and diversifying their sound, and it’s only going to help them grow bigger and bigger. An EP that is all about depth, variety, and expanding range.

Shortly before Christmas 2025, we spoke to guitarist Yannick Lehmann about the new EP, and the stories behind the songs on it. We also talk about the year they had, how this EP is future focused, and where they might be heading next.

Find out more here: https://palefaceswiss.com/

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Released on January 2nd, 2025, via Bloodblast Dis…

Released on January 2nd, 2025, via Bloodblast Distribution, ‘The wilted’ is the brand-new EP from modern metallers Paleface Swiss.

A four-track (plus an intro) release that sees the Swiss band building on their impressive 2025 in style. Not only solidifying their heavy reputation but showing what the future of Paleface Swiss might sound like. They’re evolving and diversifying their sound, and it’s only going to help them grow bigger and bigger. An EP that is all about depth, variety, and expanding range.

Shortly before Christmas 2025, we spoke to guitarist Yannick Lehmann about the new EP, and the stories behind the songs on it. We also talk about the year they had, how this EP is future focused, and where they might be heading next.

Find out more here: https://palefaceswiss.com/

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Interview: Bigger and Bolder - The Future of Paleface Swiss with Guitarist Yannick Lehmann

<description>UK mathcore heavyweights Pupil Slicer third album, ‘Fleshwork’, is out now via Prosthetic Records.

A record that explores how society and the machinery behind it (political, financial etc.) dehumanises and devalues the most marginalised (the poor, disabled, queer, people of colour etc.) in a ‘sort of’ conceptual way. Fleshwork is Pupil Slicer at their most visceral, at their most honest, and in their rawest state. Delivering some of their most intense music to date, but also their most compelling as their evolution reaches an impressive apex.

Evolved, experimental, intense, and emotional sounding, the detail within Fleshwork is what ensures it will be long lasting, but alongside that are more accessible elements that give the band’s sharp and complex mathcore edge a freshness.

Check out our full review here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-pupil-slicer-fleshwork-prosthetic-records/

At the end of November 2025, Pupil Slicer embarked on a co-headline tour of the UK with LLNN (Worn Out as support). An incredible show that confirmed them as one of the best bands in the UK today.

Pupil Slicer are more confident than ever on stage and a lot of the new tracks allows a certain amount of ‘flair’. What we’re seeing now is a performance, a more developed side to Pupil Slicer, and it’s making them all the more watchable from a casual perspective. Not the hardcore lot though, they’re far too busy pitting to the heavy mania to see anything happening on stage.

A few hours before they hit the stage, I sat down (in The World's End) to chat with vocalist/guitarist Kate and bassist/backing vocalist Luke about the tour. Talking about the highs of the run, the fun they've had, the stronger connections they're forming with their fanbase, their favourite things of the year, a perfect Pupil Slicer Christmas, and more!

Find out more here: https://pupilslicer.com/

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UK mathcore heavyweights Pupil Slicer third album…

UK mathcore heavyweights Pupil Slicer third album, ‘Fleshwork’, is out now via Prosthetic Records.

A record that explores how society and the machinery behind it (political, financial etc.) dehumanises and devalues the most marginalised (the poor, disabled, queer, people of colour etc.) in a ‘sort of’ conceptual way. Fleshwork is Pupil Slicer at their most visceral, at their most honest, and in their rawest state. Delivering some of their most intense music to date, but also their most compelling as their evolution reaches an impressive apex.

Evolved, experimental, intense, and emotional sounding, the detail within Fleshwork is what ensures it will be long lasting, but alongside that are more accessible elements that give the band’s sharp and complex mathcore edge a freshness.

Check out our full review here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-pupil-slicer-fleshwork-prosthetic-records/

At the end of November 2025, Pupil Slicer embarked on a co-headline tour of the UK with LLNN (Worn Out as support). An incredible show that confirmed them as one of the best bands in the UK today.

Pupil Slicer are more confident than ever on stage and a lot of the new tracks allows a certain amount of ‘flair’. What we’re seeing now is a performance, a more developed side to Pupil Slicer, and it’s making them all the more watchable from a casual perspective. Not the hardcore lot though, they’re far too busy pitting to the heavy mania to see anything happening on stage.

A few hours before they hit the stage, I sat down (in The World's End) to chat with vocalist/guitarist Kate and bassist/backing vocalist Luke about the tour. Talking about the highs of the run, the fun they've had, the stronger connections they're forming with their fanbase, their favourite things of the year, a perfect Pupil Slicer Christmas, and more!

Find out more here: https://pupilslicer.com/

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Pupil Slicer - In the Flesh: An Interview with Kate (Vocals/Guitar) & Luke (Bass/Backing Vocals)

<description>601, the electronic duo capable of filling dancefloors and mosh pits equally, are back with their brand-new album, ‘We Are Not the Same’. Out now via SeeHear Recordings. Marrying the worlds of rock and electronica, but in a unique way and with varied collaborations.

601 have one hell of a story, going all the way back to the early-90s, and that history is prevalent in what they do here. However, what really impresses is that this record still has a strong, contemporary sound and sounds fresh. Least of all because of 601’s interesting blend of styles and genes.

Check out the full review here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-601-we-are-not-the-same-seehear-recordings/

We spoke with the duo behind 601, George Miller and Nat Slater, digging into the detail behind the record and the journey to this point. We talk about their evolution, experimentation, the collaborations on this record, and so much more.

Find out more here: https://seehear.bandcamp.com/album/we-are-not-the-same

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601, the electronic duo capable of filling dancef…

601, the electronic duo capable of filling dancefloors and mosh pits equally, are back with their brand-new album, ‘We Are Not the Same’. Out now via SeeHear Recordings. Marrying the worlds of rock and electronica, but in a unique way and with varied collaborations.

601 have one hell of a story, going all the way back to the early-90s, and that history is prevalent in what they do here. However, what really impresses is that this record still has a strong, contemporary sound and sounds fresh. Least of all because of 601’s interesting blend of styles and genes.

Check out the full review here: https://www.gbhbl.com/album-review-601-we-are-not-the-same-seehear-recordings/

We spoke with the duo behind 601, George Miller and Nat Slater, digging into the detail behind the record and the journey to this point. We talk about their evolution, experimentation, the collaborations on this record, and so much more.

Find out more here: https://seehear.bandcamp.com/album/we-are-not-the-same

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Interview: We Are Not the Same – The Evolving Face of 601 (George Miller/Nat Slater)

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