#whitechapel — Public Fediverse posts

Whitechapel are celebrating 20 years of brutality with a massive North American headlining tour this fall with Chelsea Grin, The Acacia Strain, and Netherwalker

Details: https://metalinsider.net/touring/whitechapel-announce-20th-anniversary-north-american-2026-fall-tour

#Whitechapel #ChelseaGrin #TheAcaciaStrain #Netherwalker #MetalTour

Deux amis ratent leur correspondance à Londres et se retrouvent dans les ruelles de Whitechapel. Ce qui commence comme une escale érotique et complice bascule dans l'horreur la plus sombre.

Jack l'Éventreur n'a jamais vraiment quitté ses rues.

⚠️ Contenu 15+ : érotisme et horreur graphique.
📖 Sur #Panodyssey ou #Substack

https://lien.gabrieldax.fr/5

#Horreur #Érotisme #JackLÉventreur #Whitechapel #Fiction #GabrielDax #Nouvelles #Mastolivre

Deux amis ratent leur correspondance à Londres et se retrouvent dans les ruelles de Whitechapel. Ce qui commence comme une escale érotique et complice bascule dans l'horreur la plus sombre.

Jack l'Éventreur n'a jamais vraiment quitté ses rues.

⚠️ Contenu 15+ : érotisme et horreur graphique.
📖 Sur #Panodyssey ou #Substack

https://lien.gabrieldax.fr/5

#Horreur #Érotisme #JackLÉventreur #Whitechapel #Fiction #GabrielDax #Nouvelles #Mastolivre

New post: Whitechapel and Sylosis team up for massive 2027 UK and Ireland co-headline tour https://moshville.co.uk/news/tours/2026/03/whitechapel-and-sylosis-team-up-for-massive-2027-uk-and-ireland-co-headline-tour/ #Sylosis #Whitechapel

I've just created an 'animated' video to visualise my short story, Advantagement. It's not my day job. Be nice. 🧐🫠
https://ridleypark.blog/2026/02/20/advantagement-visualised/?utm_source=masto&utm_medium=social
#philosophy #politics #society #humancondition #video #language #communication #animation #shortstory #writing #belgravia #classroles #genderroles #history #Whitechapel #London

I've just created an 'animated' video to visualise my short story, Advantagement. It's not my day job. Be nice. 🧐🫠
https://ridleypark.blog/2026/02/20/advantagement-visualised/?utm_source=masto&utm_medium=social
#philosophy #politics #society #humancondition #video #language #communication #animation #shortstory #writing #belgravia #classroles #genderroles #history #Whitechapel #London

Sometimes an album comes around ye olde promo pit that looks and smells familiar, but plays like something else entirely. Today’s entry into the “what the heck am I actually listening to?” hall of infamy is Phasma’s Purgatory. The third record from the Greek/US duo, and the first carried by a label—our beloved Transcending Obscurity Records—Purgatory continually subverted every expectation I had. In doing so, it became one of my biggest pleasant surprises in recent memory.

While early Phasma works boasted a songwriting style and sound that evoked a grotesque Whitechapel/Vampire Squid lovechild, Purgatory is a charred and venomous affair of only a tenuous relation to that concoction, and all the better for it. Conjuring a vision where Vimur, Harms Way, and Crypts of Despair’s first two albums merged into one mangled mass, Purgatory writhes and slithers through an unholy collection of brutal riffs, immolating tremolo flares, and swaggering grooves. While Phasma’s vocal approach largely carries over from early works, pairing a guttural roar with piercing screeches, but minimizing previously prevalent items like subterranean gurgles and glass-shattering squeals, it takes on an altogether more intimidating character here. Instead of showing off the full range of technical skills and range as this unit had to prove on their self-titled debut, Phasma took Purgatory as an opportunity to be as mean and concise as possible.

Purgatory by PHASMA

Simplifying their song structures, doubling down on memorable hooks, and restricting technical expositions to a minimum helped Phasma achieve their goal, resulting in a work that feels genuinely terrifying. Opening duo “I” and early highlight “II” prove this within thirty seconds of their introduction, but also create a delightful deviation from the usual songwriting tricks I expect from one phrase to another. For example, “I” makes me think a huge breakdown is about to drop right at the start, only to blast into the shadowed iciness of black metal, then dive seamlessly into a gym-ready hardcore groove. Subverting my expectations becomes a regular occurrence in Purgatory. “II,” “III,” and “VI” all venture deeper into doom-laden dungeons than I would’ve ever anticipated from a record as evil and high-energy as this. Harmonized melodies and layered guitar pyrotechnics only enhance this effect when things transition between paces and moods in a snap (“II”). By thusly offsetting their stripped-down writing with constant fiery twists and gnarly turns, Phasma crafted a remarkably exciting and rich experience that is an absolute joy to experience over and over again.

Despite its truncated 27-minute runtime, Purgatory burgeons with invigorating ideas all meticulously arranged, but initial spins suffer at the hands of a production of unforgiving loudness. “IV” in particular challenged my ability to appreciate the fantastic lead-into-chug-triplets and Vampire Squid riffs that bulge out from densely packed bass rumbles and glassy cymbals, in no small part because everything is so in-your-face as to flatten entirely. “V” feels a similar impact, though an eerie, bass-driven atmospheric break and subsequent Atrae Bilis-esque bridge briefly alleviates that effect. Understanding that the intended purpose of Purgatory is to oppress and destroy, a little more headroom in the mix and master would’ve allowed Phasma to hit harder and better highlight the myriad clever details distributed throughout.

Thankfully, the production isn’t so ruinous as to make my experience with Purgatory anything less than a delightful treat. As I spent more time with it, I loved it more, craved it regularly, and found additional moments to take home. Memorable beyond what I anticipated, and more engaging than I dared hope, Purgatory is a resounding success in all areas other than engineering. In some circles, that one weakness won’t matter much. In the end, it didn’t matter much to me either, such is the strength of Phasma’s songwriting.1 This is one trip to limbo you won’t want to miss!



Rating: Great!
DR: 5 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Transcending Obscurity Records
Websites: phasmaproject.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/PhasmaProject
Releases Worldwide: February 20th, 2026

Sometimes an album comes around ye olde promo pit that looks and smells familiar, but plays like something else entirely. Today’s entry into the “what the heck am I actually listening to?” hall of infamy is Phasma’s Purgatory. The third record from the Greek/US duo, and the first carried by a label—our beloved Transcending Obscurity Records—Purgatory continually subverted every expectation I had. In doing so, it became one of my biggest pleasant surprises in recent memory.

While early Phasma works boasted a songwriting style and sound that evoked a grotesque Whitechapel/Vampire Squid lovechild, Purgatory is a charred and venomous affair of only a tenuous relation to that concoction, and all the better for it. Conjuring a vision where Vimur, Harms Way, and Crypts of Despair’s first two albums merged into one mangled mass, Purgatory writhes and slithers through an unholy collection of brutal riffs, immolating tremolo flares, and swaggering grooves. While Phasma’s vocal approach largely carries over from early works, pairing a guttural roar with piercing screeches, but minimizing previously prevalent items like subterranean gurgles and glass-shattering squeals, it takes on an altogether more intimidating character here. Instead of showing off the full range of technical skills and range as this unit had to prove on their self-titled debut, Phasma took Purgatory as an opportunity to be as mean and concise as possible.

Purgatory by PHASMA

Simplifying their song structures, doubling down on memorable hooks, and restricting technical expositions to a minimum helped Phasma achieve their goal, resulting in a work that feels genuinely terrifying. Opening duo “I” and early highlight “II” prove this within thirty seconds of their introduction, but also create a delightful deviation from the usual songwriting tricks I expect from one phrase to another. For example, “I” makes me think a huge breakdown is about to drop right at the start, only to blast into the shadowed iciness of black metal, then dive seamlessly into a gym-ready hardcore groove. Subverting my expectations becomes a regular occurrence in Purgatory. “II,” “III,” and “VI” all venture deeper into doom-laden dungeons than I would’ve ever anticipated from a record as evil and high-energy as this. Harmonized melodies and layered guitar pyrotechnics only enhance this effect when things transition between paces and moods in a snap (“II”). By thusly offsetting their stripped-down writing with constant fiery twists and gnarly turns, Phasma crafted a remarkably exciting and rich experience that is an absolute joy to experience over and over again.

Despite its truncated 27-minute runtime, Purgatory burgeons with invigorating ideas all meticulously arranged, but initial spins suffer at the hands of a production of unforgiving loudness. “IV” in particular challenged my ability to appreciate the fantastic lead-into-chug-triplets and Vampire Squid riffs that bulge out from densely packed bass rumbles and glassy cymbals, in no small part because everything is so in-your-face as to flatten entirely. “V” feels a similar impact, though an eerie, bass-driven atmospheric break and subsequent Atrae Bilis-esque bridge briefly alleviates that effect. Understanding that the intended purpose of Purgatory is to oppress and destroy, a little more headroom in the mix and master would’ve allowed Phasma to hit harder and better highlight the myriad clever details distributed throughout.

Thankfully, the production isn’t so ruinous as to make my experience with Purgatory anything less than a delightful treat. As I spent more time with it, I loved it more, craved it regularly, and found additional moments to take home. Memorable beyond what I anticipated, and more engaging than I dared hope, Purgatory is a resounding success in all areas other than engineering. In some circles, that one weakness won’t matter much. In the end, it didn’t matter much to me either, such is the strength of Phasma’s songwriting.1 This is one trip to limbo you won’t want to miss!



Rating: Great!
DR: 5 | Format Reviewed: 320 kb/s mp3
Label: Transcending Obscurity Records
Websites: phasmaproject.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/PhasmaProject
Releases Worldwide: February 20th, 2026

New post: Gig Review: Lorna Shore / Whitechapel / Shadow of Intent / Humanity’s Last Breath – O2 Academy, Birmingham (9th February 2026) https://moshville.co.uk/reviews/gig-review/2026/02/gig-review-lorna-shore-whitechapel-shadow-of-intent-humanitys-last-breath-o2-academy-birmingham-9th-february-2026/ #Humanity'sLastBreath #LornaShore #ShadowOfIntent #Whitechapel

The iGGi Game Jam '26 successfully concluded last Friday: we made it!

Massive thanx to all participants, incl. the "Friends of iGGi" who joined the jam or post-GJ session, and the organising team who made it all happen!

Read the article 👇 to get "tHe fU= p1ctur9" ;)

https://www.iggi-phd.org/news/iggi-game-jam-2026

#gamejam #gamedev #Phd #research #whitechapel #QueenMaryUniversityLondon

The iGGi Game Jam '26 successfully concluded last Friday: we made it!

Massive thanx to all participants, incl. the "Friends of iGGi" who joined the jam or post-GJ session, and the organising team who made it all happen!

Read the article 👇 to get "tHe fU= p1ctur9" ;)

https://www.iggi-phd.org/news/iggi-game-jam-2026

#gamejam #gamedev #Phd #research #whitechapel #QueenMaryUniversityLondon

The #fantasy District of Spittle-Fields is inspired by the historical district of #Spitalfields in East London.

The district #map in the adventure includes many actual #Whitechapel street names, like "Frying Pan Alley" and "Black Step Lane".

The Place Names of #Middlesex:
https://archive.org/details/bwb_kt-597-263/page/n9/mode/2up?ref=ol

The #fantasy District of Spittle-Fields is inspired by the historical district of #Spitalfields in East London.

The district #map in the adventure includes many actual #Whitechapel street names, like "Frying Pan Alley" and "Black Step Lane".

The Place Names of #Middlesex:
https://archive.org/details/bwb_kt-597-263/page/n9/mode/2up?ref=ol

Slaughter to Prevail announce 2026 North American tour with Whitechapel & Attila:

#SlaughterToPrevail #TourAlert #Whitechapel #Attila

Link: https://metalinsider.net/touring/slaughter-to-prevail-announce-2026-north-american-tour-with-whitechapel-attila

Just #Whitechapel things... 🐴
#London #horse #horseAndCart #weirdLondon #loveLondon

Metal Blade Video 🤘 I BEAR THE NUMBER...666! • Whitechapel's new video for "Prisoner 666" is now playing! #whitechapel: Watch here: https://youtu.be/YJ0bofXlfyw
New album, 'Hymns In Dissonance' OUT NOW
Buy here: http://www.metalblade.com/whitechapel http://dlvr.it/TP5Pvd LinkInBio for More 🤘 #MetalBladeRecords #HeavyMetal #Metal

Metal Blade Video 🤘 I BEAR THE NUMBER...666! • Whitechapel's new video for "Prisoner 666" is now playing! #whitechapel: Watch here: https://youtu.be/YJ0bofXlfyw
New album, 'Hymns In Dissonance' OUT NOW
Buy here: http://www.metalblade.com/whitechapel http://dlvr.it/TP5Pvd LinkInBio for More 🤘 #MetalBladeRecords #HeavyMetal #Metal

Metal Blade Video 🤘 Whitechapel • Prisoner 666 • New Video Wednesday #whitechapel #deathcore #metal #metalblade: Set a reminder HERE: https://youtu.be/YJ0bofXlfyw http://dlvr.it/TP31bh LinkInBio for More 🤘 #MetalBladeRecords #HeavyMetal #Metal

Metal Blade Video 🤘 Whitechapel • Prisoner 666 • New Video Wednesday #whitechapel #deathcore #metal #metalblade: Set a reminder HERE: https://youtu.be/YJ0bofXlfyw http://dlvr.it/TP31bh LinkInBio for More 🤘 #MetalBladeRecords #HeavyMetal #Metal

@Freedom_Press

https://freedomnews.org.uk/2025/10/27/thousands-in-whitechapel-as-far-right-rally-blocked-from-borough/

#AntiFa #London #WhiteChapel

@Freedom_Press

https://freedomnews.org.uk/2025/10/27/thousands-in-whitechapel-as-far-right-rally-blocked-from-borough/

#AntiFa #London #WhiteChapel

"Sigh. I remember when we had *real* #trees…"
(I lie; for #London is actually a #forest.)

#Walktober-ing the wooded ways of #Whitechapel

#BlackAndWhitePhotography #photography #StreetPhotography #Tree #shadow #silhouette