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2026-02-28

THUNRAZ - "Incineration Day" cassette is now out! Get it here: crucialblast.bandcamp.com/albu

These are limited to 100 copies!

"THUNRAZ is an experimental death metal project that seeks to channel primal forces in order to break through personal, philosophical, and musical barriers."

FFO: Immolation, Today is the Day, Godflesh

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Thunraz - Incineration Day cassette
2026-02-27

Review: Severe OVerbite “Evil Minds”

Release date: 17 April 2026

Label: Independent

3–4 minutes

Gage J. Tolin

Swedish duo Severe Overbite returns stronger and heavier with a four track EP “Evil Minds” set for release April 17 2026. The EP is a major step forward for the band delivering a more mature and powerful sound than the 2024 debut album. The songs show a more mature side of the band with power, heavy riffs and catchy melodies still with the NWOBH influence. The album was filled with songs written in the 80’s and the EP contains an old song as well. The heaviest song , Deep Cut, was first
demoed 40 years ago in February 1986. Lyrically the EP explores war, love from a distance and that you should seize the day.

LINE-UP:
Håkan Mårtensson- Vocals
Jonas Öhlund: Guitar, bass and keyboard

Review

“Evil Minds” featured an incredibly bass forward approach to its production that I deeply appreciated, it gave the track a very satisfying ‘chugging’ quality. The Iron Maiden influence instrumentally speaking was pretty strong, but more geared toward the “Flight of Icarus” side of things. Håkan’s vocals sound both raw and polished at the same time, and there’s a maturity and methodical nature in the way he delivers each lyric. To build on that maturity, the band is an almost entirely two-man project, with the pair handling all mixing, production, and songwriting, themselves. That DIY ethos and no frills sort of stance is what heavy metal is all about.

“Walk Your Own Way” had a nice Sabbath-like bend to kick off before the main riff let loose into a nice groove. While the tempo remains at the same chugging as the prior track, it didn’t feel repetitious in the slightest. Once more, Håkan’s vocals are delivered in a way that is only moderately different from the opener, but just enough to give this one some extra juice. On top of that, I found the self-reflective and empowering nature of the lyrics to be a serious bright spot for the song.

“Deep Cut”, the one the promo lauded as ‘the heaviest’ song opened up with a hell of a riff to back up that claim. Jonas is letting loose some insanely grooving basslines. Vocally, Håkan reminded me a lot of golden age Saxon here, as did this whole song in fact. While in comparison to their other work, the lyrics here can seem a bit barebones (after all they wrote it 40 years ago!), I think that gives the track a sort of retro-adjacent charm.

“Roll With the Punches” had an ever so slightly more upbeat tempo that the rest of EP, but not enough that I could or would call it ‘speedy’. While I did love the overall melody of the chorus, and the delivery therein, I couldn’t help but feel that the song needed an extra bit of something to really polish it off. It’s an earworm of a chorus, and the groove of the song has a nice amount of headbanging quality behind it, but something felt missing here. Not sure what it is though.

Conclusion

Severe Overbite’s latest EP shows that their debut album wasn’t just a flash in the pan, and that the Swedish duo has a bit more left in their tanks. While it doesn’t break new ground or shatter the sky, it isn’t trying to, this is two dudes just playing rock n roll for the sake of rock n roll, and that should always be commended. As a sucker for DIY projects, I say “hats off!” to Severe Overbite for putting out another solid release.

TheNwothm Score: 8/10

Links

Bandcamp: https://severeoverbite.bandcamp.com/

Facebook: https://facebook.com/SevereOverbite

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/severeoverbite/

Label: Independent

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2026-02-27

Fine-tuned the words, fleshed out the music and recorded a quick arrangement this morning. Went all in on the country waltz thing, and I’m quite happy with the result.

If I include the unreleased fall bonkwave track that started it all, I have 8 songs, which is a proper number for a (short) album.

I honestly never thought I would/could write that many oO

46/2 🧵

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2026-02-27

Burning Path Forge A New Chapter in Chilean Heavy Metal With Their Self‑Titled Debut

A revitalised force in Chilean heavy metal steps forward as Burning Path unveil their self‑titled debut album, now available to hear in full:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sr9rddpeDfA

Formed in the wake of profound loss, Burning Path rises from the legacy of Lucifer’s Hammer. Following the death of founding member Andre Adasme (Hades) in December 2024, his brother Rodrigo (Titan) chose to honour that legacy by forging a new chapter alongside long‑standing guitarist Hypnos. In doing so, the pair created a project that carries the spirit of their past while carving out its own identity. Titan has taken on vocal duties in addition to drums and guitar, with Hypnos contributing guitar, bass and keyboards, resulting in a lean but formidable partnership.

Burning Path’s debut album captures the traditional heavy metal heart that defined their previous work, channelling the melodic power and emotional weight that have long been their signature. The record leans into a commanding mid‑tempo stride, balancing steel‑edged riffs with a sense of drama and introspection. Echoes of classic mid‑1980s metal run through the album, drawing on the spirit of bands such as Dokken, Heavy Pettin’, Diamond Head, Europe, Witch Cross, Virgin Steele and the heavier side of 1980s KISS, yet reshaped into something unmistakably their own.

The album’s artwork reflects the band’s renewed purpose, while the music itself stands as both tribute and forward momentum. Burning Path channel heroism, melancholy and resilience in equal measure, crafting songs that feel both familiar and fiercely driven.

Tracklisting for Burning Path

  1. The Imminent Passage Of Time (Intro)
  2. Chasing The Future
  3. Another Day
  4. Take Me High
  5. The God Who Dwells In The Sword
  6. A Step Far Beyond
  7. When Darkness Fall
  8. The Darkness That Will Last

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Burningpathhm

Label: https://dying-victims.de/

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