Hanoi’s death metal unit Rêvasseur return with “Geld the Liars,” a surprise drop ahead of their Scumfest appearance. Trading melodeath speed for doom-laden weight, the track strikes at hypocrisy and false morality — a “clarion call to fight back against mental control.” Their second LP arrives later this year.
A blackout couldn’t stop Saigon’s heavy scene from delivering a night of chaos, craft, and lessons in going bigger. From Kruelty’s world-class precision to local bands’ raw energy, it was proof the scene grows through shared stages and higher standards.
Gargoyles in the Night Wasteland’s self-titled debut is a gritty, dynamic blend of hardcore, black metal, industrial, and more. Cohesive and DIY to the core, it balances aggression and atmosphere with smart songwriting and a bold, personal vision.
GAI’s YOU LIE blends deathcore, nu-metal, and hip-hop into a sharp, cohesive debut. Heavy, glitchy, and rhythm-driven, it’s a bold full-length effort that stands out in a scene driven by singles. Smart production, solid features, and plenty of bite.
House of Ygra announces an exclusive partnership with The Sinister Initiative, becoming the official distributor for SHINING, HØSTSOL, and COLD PROPHET in Southeast Asia. Expect CD releases and official merch starting this July. A new black chapter begins.
Rising from the ashes of Leukotomy, Imperatus channels chaos into precise brutality. Blending black, death, and thrash metal, the Hanoi-based band pushes sonic and thematic boundaries while fiercely championing independence, self-production, and resistance against conformity in Vietnam’s growing metal scene.
Vietnamese-New Zealand metalcore band GAI 荄 drops their explosive debut YOU LIE—a fan-funded, genre-bending record featuring global collaborators and fierce energy. Out now on all platforms, with a release show set for June 8th in Hanoi.
KINH unleashes a full live video from Silent Night, Savage Night, keeping momentum high as fans await their long-teased debut. Shot and edited by Lambda TV.
Hanoi’s black/death metal force Imperatus returns with The Dusk of Hopeless Dreams—a brutal, atmospheric album that dives deep into themes of vengeance and despair. Now streaming on Bandcamp and all major platforms.
Vietnam’s rising heavy act GAI荄 teams up with Mattéo Gelsomino (ex-Novelists) on a powerful new single that blends punishing intensity with melodic vulnerability.
