Issue 119 is here and I’m proud to welcome the fantastic Forlorn to our cover! PLUS new interviews with Cradle of Filth, Bloodywood, SpiritWorld, CYTOTOXIN, Imperial Triumphant and more! Stacked issue! 🔥

Truth right there. Listen to Hidden Mothers

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First day back at work post-Inferno Festival and I'm listening to the Oblivion soundtrack to hype up later when I get to dive into the remaster. Time, pls hurry up xo

This time last week I was having the time of my life at Inferno and this week I’ve been struck with one of the worst illnesses I’ve had for ages. The last 24 hours SUCKED

#journorequest Looking for any US-based journalists who would be interested in receiving new research data that explores the current state of global #financialwellbeing and #financialliteracy. Big sample size, lots of interesting data points to explore! Drop me a DM to learn more

I’m on the lookout for new writers to join the DS team*! A passion for metal/alt music is a must, previous writing experience preferred. Review albums, cover shows and festivals, interview bands! If you want to write about the best music in the world, DM me *roles voluntary

Trying to take stock of DS and why exactly I do it and I realise I put way too much pressure on myself. I’m trying to take a more relaxed approach, utilising my knowledge of marketing from work. Content will still flow and the quality will remain but I must make sure I enjoy it.

Last week we unveiled DS120 and it's a beauty! The mighty Deafheaven grace the cover PLUS new interviews with Bleed From Within, Allegaeon, Employed To Serve, Air Drawn Dagger, Tiberius and more! Grab a copy via our store on the site or pledge your support via Patreon! 🤘

Still on the hunt for new writers to join the DS team! The below sound look like something of interest? Get in touch! 🤘

Desertfest London kicks off today and what a lineup for 2025's fest! Here's 10 bands you absolutely need to see if you're attending the festival this weekend! 🤘

Stoked to announce that Distorted Sound are teaming up with Canadian power metallers Unleash The Archers for their short UK tour in July! Grab yourself a pair of tickets by entering our competition! 🤘

This one stings. Svalbard have been one of the best bands flying the flag for British metal and to see them depart is sad indeed. But, one last hurrah. See you in November.

Awesome, insightful and highly enjoyable chat with Jon of Blackbraid this evening. Big love to Katy Irizarry // Suspiria PR for working her publicist magic in making it happen 🤘

Like heavy music? Want to write about it? I want to hear from you! Review shows, albums, interview bands! Drop me a message if you're interested in writing for Distorted Sound and let's chat 🤘

Ozzy Osbourne's music has been heard thundering out across Birmingham as fans pulled up to the Black Sabbath mural with a truck-mounted video screen and speakers. Birmingham paying their respects to one of their own 🖤

Thank you, for everything. For creating a genre that would grow and explode into the powerhouse it is today. The godfather of heavy metal. Rest in Power Ozzy 🖤

Back to back Euros, take a fucking bow Lionesses 👏👏👏

That Fortress Festival announcement is absolutely OUTSTANDING. Landing Gallowbraid as a headliner, in their first ever live show, is the stuff of dreams!