Photo courtesy of the band.
Released on February 6, 2026, The Wright Valley Trio’s latest offering, Leben ist Schmerz, is a formidable statement in the world of Doom and Sludge Metal. Comprising only two tracks—the title track and the instrumental “Steineschmelzer”—the album spans over 47 minutes of slow, repetitive, and deliberately exhausting soundscapes.
Lyrically, the album is a stark confrontation with the realities of bipolar and borderline personality disorders, using the imagery of a black hole to symbolize the pull of despair. Musically, the trio utilizes low-tuned bass, stoic percussion, and crushing guitars to create a psychological space that demands the listener’s full endurance. Recorded at Iron Bar Studio, the record rejects traditional accessibility in favor of a dense, meditative, and uncompromising atmosphere.
Photo courtesy of the band. Newcastle based melodic punkers MONKIE MIND are back with their…
Photo by Ken Trousdell Set for an October 16 physical debut release, Chicago’s Ladies of…
Texas-based DIY label Diverse Chorus Records released a new split EP that should satisfy any…
Photo by Andreas Bjørseth Sassy 009’s Dreamer+ Deluxe album is released via Heaven Sent /…
Photo courtesy of the band. LA-based hardcore band Monk today share covers of two songs…
Photo by Sam Porter Chicago melodic punk veterans Counterpunch channel frustration into a blistering new…