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Historians look back on the first wave of black metal as a mostly European phenomenon: the unwitting coalition of Celtic Frost, Bathory, Venom and others, who inspired the notorious Norwegian scene. But, a hemisphere away from the rest, another band made an indelible mark.Despite not releasing their debut album until 2012, and not being anywhere near as famous as many contemporaries, Von birthed American black metal, gave Watain their name and went on to be covered by Dark Funeral. Varg Vikernes, the former Mayhem bassist who killed bandleader Øystein “Euronymous” Aarseth, even wore one of their shirts to his 1994…
Well that’s it from us for this week, and we leave you dear reader with a track from the new album by Great Lakes, Fear of the Fear, a band we have been big fans of over the years here at AUK. The longstanding musical project of Ben Crum, the album was recorded following the death of Crum’s close friend, Ryan Trammel. Commenting on the record he says: “As such, it deals thematically with loss and grief. A very personal album, it touches on feelings of anxiety, brokenness, and the role of the subconscious in our lives – be it…
Keanu Silva, Kickbait, and Carpoolboy join forces for ‘Rhythm Of Life’, a high octane modern reimagining of Corona’s legendary 90s anthem ‘The Rhythm Of The Night’. Built around the original master vocal stems of the iconic hook, ‘Rhythm Of Life’ fuses instantly recognisable nostalgia with the relentless energy of today’s club sound. Fresh, original verses collide with a blazing UK Speed House production, powered by driving basslines at 140+ BPM, pitch-bent vocal chops, and euphoric old-school rave stabs. The result is a track that connects the golden era of Eurodance with the cutting edge of contemporary dance music, designed to…
Philadelphia rapper Armani White kicks off a new era with ‘COST.’, an infectious, 2007 inspired anthem that flips rap’s obsession with spending money on its head.Described by Armani as a “Cheap Man’s Anthem”, ‘COST.’ finds him making saving sound just as appealing as splashing the cash. “Everyone raps about how much money they can spend, it’s boring to me,” he explains. “But what if you make saving money sound cool?” The track follows fan led release ‘PRESS.’ and serves as the first official single from a new body of work, with Armani’s typically playful personality firmly at the forefront.The West…
Following the success of YAQEEN, one of the highest selling UK rap projects of 2026, Marnz Malone is already gearing up for his next chapter. The Birmingham rapper has announced his new 14 track project, I Wish I Could Sing, arriving September 25th, with appearances from J Hus, Skillibeng, Bryon Messia, Stardom, Clavish, Teeway, J Relz and Sandra.Leading the announcement is ‘Unorthodox’ featuring J Hus, produced by Gusto and Smokey C. Opening with a deceptively beautiful intro before the production kicks into gear, the track finds both rappers in uncompromising form. Hus brings a militant edge before Marnz takes over…
Producer, beat maker and multi instrumentalist edbl returns with new single ‘When You Were Mine’, teaming up with acclaimed soul singer Ady Suleiman and South London poet and spoken word artist Dan Whitlam. Out now, the track offers the first taste of edbl’s forthcoming debut album Feels Right.Built around edbl’s warm, jazz infused production, ‘When You Were Mine’ explores the lingering feelings that remain when someone you still love has moved on. Suleiman brings a soulful vulnerability to the track before Whitlam delivers an introspective spoken word finale, capturing the regret, nostalgia and eventual acceptance at the heart of the…
Directed by: Adrian ChiarellaWritten by: Adrian ChiarellaStarring: Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen, Jeremy Blewitt, Mia WasikowskaLeviticus follows two teenage boys, Naim (Joe Bird) and Ryan (Stacy Clausen), living in an isolated, conservative town as they must escape a violent entity that takes the form of the person they desire the most – each other. Leviticus premiered at the Sundance Film Festival back in January and has finally been released in the UK after months of festival buzz. As a debut feature film from writer/director Adrian Chiarella, the film is based on his own experiences of homophobia as a teenager. The horror…
Can you believe it? Blazing Minds has been bringing you movies, reviews, interviews, entertainment, events, photography and plenty more since 2008! As we celebrate 18 amazing years, it’s the perfect time to look back at some of the articles, photographs, events and moments that have helped make Blazing Minds what it is today. Some of our memorable and popular articles include: Dunkirk – IMAX ReviewOne of our most popular articles from Blazing Minds’ first decade. Dunkirk (Warner Bros.) Rogue One: A Star Wars Story – 3D IMAX ReviewOne for the Star Wars fans and another hugely popular cinema review. Top…
New York electronic artist Pinto (NYC) makes his return to the iconic KMS Records with his second release ‘Thalias Disco’, a warehouse-focused Disco Techno record shaped by the energy, pressure and spirit of the dance floor. Written following a night at Thalia’s Hall in Pilsen, Chicago, with Mike Dunn behind the decks, ‘Thalias Disco’ is aimed at the space between warehouse pressure and classic Chicago House. Moving with a direct, uncompromising energy, disco elements and rolling grooves meet tougher Techno pressure, channelling the energy of the club into a driving record that feels rooted in the foundations of dance music…
The crisp autumn air is descending upon the capital, which can only mean one thing for cinema lovers: the BFI London Film Festival is back for its 70th edition. Running from 7th to 18th October, this year’s programme is nothing short of a gargantuan cinematic feast, boasting 251 titles spanning features, shorts, series, and immersive projects from 88 countries. As always, the lineup presents that familiar, delightful headache for critics and filmgoers alike: how on earth do you choose what to see? The full programme drop has given us a mouth-watering glimpse of what is to come. Having been intrigued…
Carl Cox delivers a powerful new remix of Vikthor & Pianoalani’s ‘Legacy’, via his own, now legendary label – Intec. Closely connected with the sunrise moments of Carl’s [UNVRS] Ibiza residency, ‘Legacy’ already carried a distinctive emotional identity before reaching Carl’s studio. Rather than replacing that character, his new remix expands it into a 130 BPM journey spanning melodic techno, progressive house and trance transporting you right back to those life affirming Ibizan sunrises. “The original already had a feeling that people connected with, particularly in those sunrise moments,” says Carl. “The challenge was keeping that emotion while giving the…
Here is the latest single from Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Rachel Swain. With humour, Swain refers to Ghost as her “Divorce song,” but it is actually a deeply personal song about how we continue to be haunted by our past relationships. This sensitively written song explores that ongoing connection we have with someone we thought we’d moved on from. Those stirring, uncomfortable feelings can catch us by surprise in a blend of sadness and anger, confusing emotions that Swain captures effectively in song. Written at a difficult time in her life, Ghost delivers intimate reflection through a classic country sound.…