SCORCHING TOMB Drop Pulverizing New Single “Diminished To Ashes”

Canadian death metal outfit SCORCHING TOMB return with “Diminished To Ashes”, the second single from their forthcoming full-length album Ossuary, arriving October 24, 2025 via Time To Kill Records.

Opening with the tortured sound of perishing screams, “Diminished To Ashes”wastes no time. It’s a fast-paced, face-ripping banger built from the core elements that define death metal: crippling vocals, punishing drums, reckless riffs, and lyrics steeped in decay and destruction. This track is pure sonic combustion, designed to burn everything in its path.

The upcoming album Ossuary continues the infernal momentum sparked by the Primal Tomb split. It’s a relentless collection of pummeling riffs, bone-breaking mosh parts, and inhuman gutturals. Raw, violent, and unrepentant, Ossuary is not for the weak.

With Diminished To Ashes, SCORCHING TOMB once again prove their place among death metal’s most uncompromising forces. For fans of bone-crushing rhythms and suffocating heaviness, Ossuary is set to become essential listening.

Ossuary arrives October 24, 2025 via Time To Kill Records

Pre-order Ossuary HERE:

Via Time To Kill Records: https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/scorching-tomb-ossuary 
Via Bandcamp: https://scorchingtomb.bandcamp.com/album/ossuary

About SCORCHING TOMB:
Born in the sewers of Montreal, Canada, in 2018, SCORCHING TOMB began with the aim of blending old fashioned death metal and modern hardcore together in a city where technical death metal reigns supreme. It didn’t take long for the band to make a name in the underground. Fast old school riffs, pummeling mosh parts, and an energetic stage presence quickly saw SCORCHING TOMB gain attention, especially in the hardcore scene.

Initially formed by tattoo artist Vincent PL on vocals and axeman Philippe Leblanc, ST has now its hardest lineup to date by adding Miguel Lepage (ex- BLIND WITNESS, ex- OBEY THE BRAVE) on bass and Émile Savard (PROFANE ORDER, ex- MALEBRANCHE) on drums. 

Striving to follow in the footsteps of CRYPTOPSY, QUO VADIS and DESPISED ICON, SCORCHING TOMB seek to show the world that Montreal is still to this day an unrelenting force of death metal.

Line Up:
Vincent Patrick Lajeunesse: Vocals
Philippe Leblanc: Guitars, Back vocals
Miguel Lepage: Bass
Émile Savard: Drums

Connect with SCORCHING TOMB: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scorchingtomb
Bandcamp: https://scorchingtomb.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scorchingtomb/

THE HALO EFFECT - tear into WASP classic with new single “I Wanna Be Somebody”

Swedish metal powerhouse THE HALO EFFECT return with their electrifying new single – a blistering take on WASP’s 1984 anthem 'I Wanna Be Somebody'. The track, handpicked by guitar hero Jesper Strömblad, marks the band’s third cover version and continues their celebration of iconic heavy metal influences.

Alongside the single, the band proudly announce that these reinterpretations will culminate in a brand-new EP, We Are Shadows, set for release on November 21.
The new single is accompanied by a striking visualizer, further amplifying the raw energy of the track.

Jesper Strömblad reflects on the choice of song: “WASP’s aggressive sound and eccentric stage presence has always been fun. The shock of songs like ‘I Fuck Like a Beast’ and fun anthems like ‘I Wanna Be Somebody,’ and ‘L.O.V.E. Machine,’ are powerful and heavy. Extreme and dramatic, controversial and fun, WASP’s ‘I Wanna Be Somebody’, off their debut album, was my first introduction into the band”

With 'I Wanna Be Somebody',  THE HALO EFFECT once again channel their roots while shaping their own sonic path—setting the stage for We Are Shadows this fall.

Listen to 'I Wanna Be Somebody': https://thehaloeffect.bfan.link/iwbssg

Watch the visualizer Below:

Pre-order the EP We Are Shadows: https://thehaloeffect.bfan.link/waslp

THE HALO EFFECT is:
Niclas Engelin | guitar
Jesper Strömblad | guitar
Mikael Stanne | vocals
Peter Iwers | bass
Daniel Svensson | drums

THE HALO EFFECT Online

Greyhaven Drop "Where the Light Leaves Us" Visualizer

GREYHAVEN — Brent Mills [vocals], Nick Spencer [guitar], Johnny Muench[bass], and Ethan Spray [drums] — will release their new album, Keep It Quiet, on October 10 via Solid State. Pre-order the record, produced by Will Putney, here. 

The Louisville band shares the visualizer for the new single "Where the Light Leaves Us."

Watch it below.

"Last year was a bit of a struggle for me," says Mills. "I dealt with a lot of things, and I was dealing with them poorly. It's a conversation I was having with myself. I'm saying, 'You've got to dial it back. It's not going in the right direction.' The moment we wrote it in the basement, I knew it was special.”

This fall, Greyhaven will tour the UK and Europe with Better Lovers from September 24 through October 29. Dates are here. The band will also embark on a headline tour of the U.S. in November and December. Those dates are below.

GREYHAVEN ON TOUR:
11/12 — New York, NY —  Mercury Lounge
11/13 — Philadelphia, PA —  Kung-Fu Necktie
11/14 — Worcester, MA —  The Palladium 
11/15 — Baltimore. MD —  Metro Gallery
11/16 — Richmond, VA —  Canal Club
11/19 — Greensboro, NC —  Hangar 1819
11/20 — Greenville, SC —  Radio Room
11/21 — Atlanta, GA —  Masquerade
11/22 — Orlando, FL —  Conduit
11/23 — Tampa, FL —  Orpheum
11/26 — Nashville, TN —  The End
11/29 — Dallas, TX —  RBC
12/01 — Anaheim, CA —  The Parish @ House Of Blues
12/02 — Phoenix, AZ —  Rebel Lounge
12/05 — Denver, CO —  Marquis Theatre
12/06 — Kansas City, MO —  The Rino
12/08 — Columbus, OH —  Ace Of Cups
12/09 — Chicago, IL —  Cobra Lounge
12/10 — Detroit, MI —  Sanctuary
12/11 — Louisville, KY —  Whirling Tiger 
12/12 — Pittsburgh, PA —  Preserving Underground
12/13 — Indianapolis, IN —  Hoosier Dome

ABOUT GREYHAVEN:
Greyhaven tap into the sound of truths unleashed — messy in its disjointed and extreme edges, magnetic in its  melodies, and massive in its emotional outpour. The group has remained a singular presence since their 2013 arrival. Tallying millions of streams, they naturally progressed over the course of Empty Black[2018], This Bright and Beautiful World [2022], and the Stereo Grief EP [2024]. The band incited tastemaker applause from Brooklyn Vegan, New Noise Magazine, OnesToWatch, Revolver, and Outburn, who highlighted their "tight, polished sound with the energy of the band’s camaraderie shining through." They've toured with the likes of Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, Better Lovers, and more. The Louisville, KY band sonically and personally lay everything on the table with their third full-length album, Keep It Quiet [Solid State Records]. Throughout 2024, the musicians constructed what would become the album, collaborating with producer Will Putney [Body Count, Knocked Loose Bad Omens]. During the sessions, they widened their sonic palette. 

Edenbridge Release "Cosmic Embrace" Video From Upcoming Album "Set The Dark On Fire"

With their 12th studio album Set The Dark On Fire and their return to the Steamhammer label, Edenbridge explore new soundscapes without abandoning their tried-and-tested trademarks. This is primarily due to a significantly heavier basic sound, which harmonizes perfectly with the lyrical and visual direction of the Austrian quintet featuring singer Sabine Edelsbacher and composer/guitarist/keyboardist Lanvall.

The songs are characterized by harmonic and structural diversity. Powerful riffs and expansive guitar solos meet opulent, symphonic orchestral arrangements and unusual string instruments rarely used in metal, such as the dulcimer, swarmandal, monochord, and electric sitar. Edelsbacher's warm, distinctive timbre lends the compositions a high level of recognition.

The opener "The Ghostship Diaries" captivates with its multi-layered chorus and a heavy, doomy finale. The ballad "Bonded By The Light" unfolds cinematic grandeur and would also shine as the title track for a certain British secret agent. "Lighthouse," including the intro "Divine Dawn Reveal," exudes a flair, while the pounding mid-tempo track "Our Place Among The Stars" surprises with a gospel-like finale. The album's centerpiece is the 13-minute, four-part long track "Spark Of The Everflame," which impressively summarizes the entire spectrum of the Edenbridge sound.

The debut single "Cosmic Embrace" captivates with its enormous hit count and skillfully ramps up the tempo in its orchestral middle section. The accompanying video captivates with impressive imagery: The labyrinth symbolizes the path to inner contemplation. The energy gathered thereby culminates in blazing fire — a metaphor for transformation and the uplifting connection with solar energy. Image and sound merge into an emotional wave that deeply touches the listener/viewer.

Watch the "Cosmic Embrace" video below.

Set The Dark On Fire  will be released on January 16, 2026 through Steamhammer as CD digipak, 2LP gatefold version, and digital and can be pre-ordered here.

Texan electronic artist PARIS MUSIC CORP shares new single 'No Soy A.I.' feat. RayPerez

Texas-based electronic and ambient composer Paris Music Corp. a.k.a. John Andrew Paris presents 'No Soy A.I.', the first taste of his latest electronic odyssey 'Ecotone'. Slated for release on October 24, this album promises to be a futuristic trip, and "No Soy A.I." is the perfect, human-first introduction.

In a world increasingly dominated by the cold, calculated logic of artificial intelligence, Paris Music Corp. throws down a human gauntlet with this dark slab of swirling electro, which features the searing Spanish vocals of fellow Texan musician, writer and actor RayPerez. A potent opening statement, this is a sonic challenge to the algorithmic chill of our times and the only track on this album with vocals.

Originally from Austin and now calling Brownsville, TX his seaside home, John Andrew Paris spent decades creating music and collaborating with artists, including Arthur Brown (The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, perhaps best known for his hit single 'Fire'), as well as DJ Rev Kathy Russell, DJ Lucas Ray, Catastrophe Ballet, Le Reve, Life's Eyes, Beast of Eden, OBOYO and Don Wigwam.

In 2022, Paris Music Corp. released his self-titled album, after taking hiatus for half a decade following the release of his debut album 'Rewind' in 2017.  Fast forward to autumn 2025 - now Paris is ready to release the next collection of his electronic adventures, having  written, recorded, mixed and mastered this full album at Tarantula Studios throughout 2024 and 2025. 

“With 'No Soy A.I.', I wanted to address the coldness of some of AI’s tendencies, such as people already having AI girlfriends and boyfriends. Ironically, this track ultimately turned out to be a love song of sorts, which is okay by me,” says John Andrew Paris.

"Sonically, this piece has a very futuristic sound to it. The words delivered in Spanish alongside make it even more relevant as something new and a little out there”. 

Influenced by the likes of Mick Karn, Pink Floyd, Gary Numan, Tim Hecker, Casino Versus Japan and Miles Davis, John Andrew Paris has also scored 2 independent films - the documentary 'Andy Paris: Bubble Gum King', also released as an album, and the short horror film 'Spectral Wind'. He has also created a clever electronic rework of 'Lord of the Dance' for the Austin Christmas Collection Album.  

"After relocating Paris Music Corp. to Brownsville, TX, it became apparent that wildlife and nature in general were at the forefront with living on the border of Mexico next to the sea. The 'Ecotone' album made sense to me because you have a transitional zone, where two different ecological communities or ecosystems meet and intermingle, often resulting in high biodiversity,” says John Andrew Paris.

Cinematic and ethereal, Paris Music Corp. music is ambient and spacey electronica. Often with elements of 80’s darkwave and ambient soundscapes, his trademark sound includes heavily processed guitar and bass instruments locked into layered loops and further manipulated using software. Also employing live hand percussion, these dense soundscapes take the listener on a sonic journey to otherworldly places.

As of September 19, 'No Soy A.I.! is available from digital platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp. The 'Ecotone' album will be released on October 24.

CREDITS
All music written, recorded, mixed & mastered by John Paris
at Tarantula Studios in 2024-2025
Performed by John Andrew Paris, except vocals on 'No Soy A.I.' by RayPerez
Album cover / photo by John Paris
Video created by Gabriel Ramirez
John Paris photos by Jennifer Paris
RayPerez photos by Gabriel Ramirez
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

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Smash Into Pieces Announce New Album "ArmaHeaven" Out 10/31

Swedish rock heavyweights Smash Into Pieces are set to unleash their most ambitious album to date, ARMAHEAVEN, arriving October 31, 2025.
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With over half a billion streams and views, Smash Into Pieces have risen to become one of modern rock's most dominant forces. From supporting Evanescence and Within Temptation on the Worlds Collide Tour (2022), reaching the Swedish Eurovision final twice, and delivering 1000+ shows worldwide, the band has cemented its global presence. 2024 was a milestone year with multiple headline tours across Scandinavia, North America, and Europe, followed by a packed festival summer. In 2025, the band's expansion continues with tours in Thailand, Australia, Europe, and the Nordics.
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On ARMAHEAVEN, Smash Into Pieces push their cinematic storytelling further than ever.

Picking up where their previous album Ghost Code left off, the new chapter throws listeners into a dystopian future where Ghostis, now unstoppable, seizes control of the world. As the resistance falls, a new force emerges: an AI-driven entity that sparks an all-out digital war for dominance. The clash escalates into global catastrophe, exploring themes of power, survival, and rebirth. Will humanity find salvation, or will the machines consume themselves in a final great reset?
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The album also features high-profile collaborations with Elize Ryd (Amaranthe), LIAMOO, and Swedish/Japanese media icon LiLiCo. Together with Smash Into Pieces, LiLiCo delivers the powerful duet "First Time," bridging continents and cultures — a collaboration introduced to the public on Swedish national television in August 2025.
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With an ever-growing international fanbase, countless sold-out shows, and their boldest musical and narrative vision yet, Smash Into Pieces close out 2025 at the peak of their career—proving once again why they are one of the leading forces in modern rock.

SMASH INTO PIECES ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM ARMAHEAVEN OUT OCTOBER 31 — PRE-ORDER

GOTTHARD Announce 'More Stereo Crush' Mini Album

GOTTHARD literally keep riding the wave of success - and their new single confirms the band’s enduring high impressively! Just days after their latest TV appearance - this time at Germany’s popular Sunday noon program, ZDF’s ‘Rock im Garten’ - the Swiss hard rock icons have released a brand new single called "Ride The Wave".
 
The track continues the way the group have taken with their 2025 milestone Stereo Crush (March 21 via Reigning Phoenix Music), and will surely sweeten the last weeks of the summer - and also above and beyond, of course!
 
Loosely yet boldly kick-started by massive guitar riffing and drums, the single brings an instant feel-good vision to the listeners minds: the sun is burning while you’re cruising through the desert or along the coast in your vintage cabriolet. With "Ride The Wave," GOTTHARD invite you to have the time of your life leaving all negativity behind and build on the life-celebrating momentum they’ve created on Stereo Crush. Turn it up!
 
“‘Ride The Wave’ went through a couple of versions and recording sessions before we finally found the right vibe for the album. It has this raw, old-school rock energy with gritty guitar riffs and a powerhouse vocal performance of Nic Maeder,” adds guitarist Freddy Scherer.
 
Watch the lyric video below.
Listen to ‘Ride The Wave’: https://gotthard.rpm.link/ridethewavePR
 
Set to make additional impact, the new song will also be part of GOTTHARD’s upcoming mini album, aptly titled More Stereo Crush. Further details as well as pre-order options will be announced later this year with even more new music paving its way. Stay tuned!

With their latest offering Stereo Crush, GOTTHARD reached the top of the official album chart for the 17th time (and for the 13th time in a row!) in their home country Switzerland. The band’s Austrian (#7) and German (#11) fan bases also gave them plenty of reason to celebrate in recent days. Get & stream Stereo Crush here: https://gotthard.rpm.link/stereocrushPR
 
Stereo Crush was produced, recorded and mixed by long-time producer Charlie Bauerfeind, who’s known for his work with the likes of HELLOWEEN and BLIND GUARDIAN, alongside co-producer and founding member Leo Leoni at Yellowhouse Studio. Mastered by Sascha “Busy” Bühren (TrueBusyness), artwork was once again provided by Thomas Ewerhard (AVANTASIA etc.).

About GOTTHARD
 
With meanwhile 17 number one albums, a Diamond Award for selling over one million units in Switzerland, and multiple platinum records, including their quadruple platinum album Homerun, GOTTHARD have an unmatched legacy of successes, rounded off by over 3.5 million units sold worldwide and more than 2,000 live performances. Their tracks like "Heaven," a platinum single, and seven top 10 singles have cemented the band in the international music scene.


GOTTHARD are:
Nic Maeder | vocals
Leo Leoni | guitars
Freddy Scherer | guitars
Marc Lynn | bass
Flavio Mezzodi | drums
 

More on GOTTHARD:
gotthard.com | Linktree | Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | YouTube | Spotify | RPM

ARSENIC KITCHEN To Unveil New EP 'Handbook For The Recently Deceased' on October 25 At Desert Grey Festival

The countdown to chaos has begun. ARSENIC KITCHEN have officially announced the release of

their highly anticipated NEW EP,

'Handbook for the Recently Deceased,'

set to drop on October 25th at none other than the

Desert Grey Festival in Mesa, Arizona. This event will double as a celebration of their release and they will be performing mainstage. The tickets can be purchased HERE

• The first single for this EP, titled 'Devil's Advocate'releases September 26th and features a cinematic music video that was shot in Globe Arizona.

• The EP will feature a short film that will be released alongside it. 

ARSENIC KITCHEN is a fusion of early 2000s Alternative and modern Post Hardcore that evokes feelings of nostalgia and heartbreak, anger and excitement, weaved into a theatrical stadium level performance no matter the setting.

From the deserts of Phoenix, Arizona the band stand out as uniquely high energy and meaningful musicians onstage & off. Through the musicality and lyrics of every song, ARSENIC KITCHEN is able to reach and connect with the deepest feelings and emotions of listeners. 

Thunderbird Divine Live, Loud and Lucky

THUNDERBIRD DIVINE returns with Live, Loud and Lucky, a collection of three live tracks recorded at Lucky 13 in Brooklyn on June 20, 2025. The recording captures the band during their first extended run of shows after the passing of keyboardist and friend Jack Falkenbach. It marks a transitional period for the band, performing as a trio and confronting both emotional and technical challenges on stage.

The album opens with “Times Gone Bad,” a song originally released on 2024’s Little Wars (Black Doomba Records). In its studio version, the song featured expansive organ lines. Performed live without keys, the track becomes a direct and aggressive sludge rock statement. The lyrics, focused on a broken relationship, take on sharper meaning in this stripped-down form.

“These Eyes,” also from Little Wars, follows. This track criticizes falsehood and imitation in the music world. The trio format highlights the song’s urgency and brings a biting edge to the performance. The band plays with confidence and clarity, holding nothing back.

The set closes with “Bummer Bridge,” first released on the 2019 album Magnasonic(Salt of the Earth Records). This song has always been a loud and wild garage rock anthem. Live, it is even more chaotic and forceful. The lyrics address the idea of facing personal reckoning. The performance is loose, loud, and focused on feeling rather than precision.

The lineup for the recording includes Erik Caplan on guitar, vocals, and theremin, Joshua Adam Solomon on bass, and Michael Stuart on drums. The set was recorded by Kyle Hodgkin, mixed by Solomon and Caplan, and mastered by Stephen Angello. Stuart also created the album’s cover art.

THUNDERBIRD DIVINE formed in Philadelphia in 2017. Their current sound draws influence from bands like FLOWER TRAVELLIN’ BAND, HAWKWIND, MONSTER MAGNET, and BLUE CHEER. Their style combines heavy riffing with psychedelic textures, experimental instruments, and unusual structures. Their past work has been featured on the Doom Charts and praised by publications including The Obelisk and The Sleeping Shaman.

The band’s discography includes Magnasonic (2019), The Hand of Man (2020), Little Wars (2024), and several standalone singles. They have played at Maryland Doom Fest, New England Stoner Doom Fest, and other regional events.

Live, Loud and Lucky reflects THUNDERBIRD DIVINE in motion. The performances are raw and unpolished. They show a band adjusting to change while holding on to the core elements of their sound. The album is available digitally starting September 26, 2025.

About THUNDERBIRD DIVINE: 

THUNDERBIRD DIVINE is a heavy psychedelic trio from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, known for their genre-blending mix of riff-driven doom, spacey experimentation, and raw, honest energy. Formed in 2017, the band creates music that blends crushing heaviness with vintage psychedelic textures, using instruments like theremin, drones, and synths to build a sound that is both hypnotic and thunderous.

The current lineup features Erik Caplan (guitar, vocals, theremin), Joshua Adam Solomon (bass, guitar, synths), and Michael Stuart (drums, vocals). Former members have included Flynn Lawrence and Adam Scott. Collectively, the group brings experience from previous projects such as WIZARD EYE, SKELETON HANDS, and FAMILY. Their background in heavy underground music fuels a sound that is rooted in tradition but unafraid to experiment.

Their discography includes full-length albums like Magnasonic (2019), The Hand of Man(2020), and Little Wars (2024), along with several standalone singles. Each release has received strong praise across the stoner, doom, and psych rock communities, earning spots on the Doom Charts and various “Best Of” lists.

THUNDERBIRD DIVINE has performed at major underground festivals including Maryland Doom Fest, New England Stoner Doom Fest, Shadow Woods Metal Fest, and Doom and Brews Fest. Known for delivering intense, emotionally charged live sets, the band continues to connect with audiences through sincerity and sonic force.

Connect with THUNDERBIRD DIVINE:

• Bandcamp: https://thunderbirddivine.bandcamp.com/album/little-wars-full-album

• E-Shop: https://thunderbirddivine.bigcartel.com

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1EdL8VwEVb/?mibextid=wwXIfr

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thunderbird_divine?igsh=MWE0NTRreHZtbjNtOQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

• YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thunderbirddivine_philly?si=-H-NTVTXS5H2idw1

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3kk38lH2C6jY1Qd8IaaiCd?si=az-z9J3MQne3Jlyko_ftQA

• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/thunderbird-divine/1449986211

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thunderbird.divine?_t=ZP-8zZ3NY698n8&_r=1

Snõõper Release New Single Pom Pom

Snooper present “Pom Pom,” the third single/video from their new album, Worldwide, out October 3rd on Third Man Records. Following last month’s “cathartic mosh anthem” (Stereogum) “Guard Dog,” “Pom Pom” giddily owns the “cheerleader vocals” that have been ascribed to the band both as a compliment and a dig. 

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Carach Angren Revisit Old Haunt on Spellbinding New Single

Since they crawled out from their curious vault in 2003, Carach Angren have mastered the dark art of composing symphonic, blackened ghost stories. Now into their third decade, on their upcoming EP, the Dutch masters of horror are returning to the source that inspired their first album. The latest single from The Cult of Kariba brings its titular sorceress back from the underworld. But as “The Resurrection of Kariba” so delights in revealing, her return brings consequences that are more catastrophic than anyone could imagine.  

Watch the spine-tingling 3D video for “The Resurrection of Kariba” Below.

The Cult of Kariba comes out October 17 on Season of Mist

Pre-order

https://orcd.co/carachangrenthecultofkariba

Pre-save

https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/6haPZ1Ex0DuzfaeGL9D3Fo?si=-wG2OmnQQUSlOetHuxywdw

The Cult of Kariba is both a return and a continuation. The EP expands on Carach Angren’s first album Lammendam by entwining the sinister figure of Kariba within the folk tale of the White Lady. “The Resurrection of Kariba” opens underneath the floor of a church, where a cult gathers to summon the alleged sorceress. An unholy pounding by the duo’s blood-splattered symphonic signature brings Kariba back among the land of the living. Yet her audience of worshipers discover far more than they intended. The song’s ritual unleashes something even more sinister: one of her victims, now awakened with vengeance.    

The video for “The Resurrection of Kariba” was created by Aimed & Framed’s Tamara Llenas.  

With the upcoming EP The Cult of Kariba, CARACH ANGREN return to the story that first defined their identity. Drawing from historical legends and obscure regional folklore, the band revisits the myth of the White Lady from Schinveld, this time expanding it with a new, sinister figure: Kariba. Inspired by real poems, forgotten theatre plays, and occult symbolism, this EP introduces a hidden cult intent on resurrecting Kariba—a poisoner and alleged witch whose spirit carries a legacy of vengeance. The Cult of Kariba explores this narrative with a blend of haunting atmosphere, cinematic scope, and blackened aggression.

Produced with precision and narrative cohesion, The Cult of Karibaties together myth, horror, and folklore in a tightly crafted five-part journey. Rather than simply revisiting the setting of Lammendam, Carach Angren expand the story with additional historical context, new characters, and an even darker tone.

Lineup

Seregor - Vocals, guitar

Ardek - Keyboards, orchestra

Production & Recording Credits
Main compositions by Ardek.
Pre-production, orchestral arrangements and keyboards by Ardek.
Vocals by Seregor, recorded at Tidal Wave Studio, Germany.
Backing vocals by Ardek.
Drums performed by Gabe Seeber, recorded at Mayhemeness Recording Studio.
Bass guitar, drums written by Ardek.
Guitars tracks 2,3 written by Seregor.
Guitars tracks 4,5 written by Ardek.
Lyrics tracks 1, 2, 5 by Ardek.
Lyrics track 3 by Ardek & Seregor.
Lyrics track 4 by Seregor.
All guitars and bass guitar performed and recorded by Patrick Damiani at Tidal Wave Studio, Germany.
Mixed & Mastered by Patrick Damiani at Tidal Wave Studio, Germany.
Vinyl Mastered by Robert Schmidt, 24-96 Mastering, Germany.

Guest Musicians
Solo violin tracks 2, 5 performed and recorded by Nikos Mavridis.
Voice overs done by Tim Wells.
Wolf howl track 3 by Frodo Wijers.

Lyrics proofreading done by Sylvy Notermans.

Model
Lara Mauve

Photography
Stefan Heilemann (http://www.heilemania.de)

Hooded Menace Cover Duran Duran

Since making their accursed debut in the late 2000s, Hooded Menace have paved the way for hordes of metal maniacs who enjoy headbanging to more creepily, crushing tempos. On their upcoming seventh album, the Finnish horror lovers still stand between two realms of the underground with the unshakable force of a pillar. But as uncovered by its new single's surprise twist, Lachrymose Monuments of Obscuration continues to break the mold that the band set for death-doom.   

Today, Hooded Menace are releasing their cover of "Save a Prayer", the enduring smash from English new wavers Duran Duran. While the song's latest video is styled with gothic flair, when hammered by the band's blood-stained signature, this pop gem glows in a ghoulish new light.    

Watch Hooded Menace cover "Save a Prayer" below.

Lachrymose Monuments of Obscurationcomes out October 3, 2025 on Season of Mist. 

Pre-order & Pre-save
https://orcd.co/hoodedmenacelachrymosemonumentsofobscuration

Pre-save on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/3Os1kbdsMgl805olZjrZUr
 

Can't wait to sink into Hooded Menace's new album? Hear all seven glorious tracks on Lachrymose Monuments of Obscuration by RSVPing to this week's Bandcamp Listening Party.

Lachrymose Monuments of Obscuration Bandcamp Listening Party
Wednesday, September 17 @ 1:30 pm ET / 7:30 pm CEST

RSVP
https://hoodedmenace.bandcamp.com/merch/lachrymose-monuments-of-obscuration-listening-party

The video for "Save a Prayer" was directed by  Tekla Vály. 

Additional video credits
Director of Photography - Tekla Vály
Second Camera - Eetu Kolehmainen

MicroPitching and other effects aren't the only tricks of the trade that are pulled out from under Hooded Menace's cloak. Traditional death-doomers might have been pleasantly surprised by the band covering W.A.S.P., so imagine the delighted screams upon hearing a Top of the Pops' gem like "Save a Prayer" splattered in their signature blood-soaked dread. Lasse's riffs still cement the rock-solid foundation beneath Lachrymose Monuments of Obscuration, but even he was surprised when sculpting its lead single. What should appear from the double bass swirling amidst "Portrait Without a Face" but the moan of a cello. Like an echo from beyond the grave, the cry of strings reappears during the album's grand finale. Former live bassist Antti Poutanen sorrowfully saws as the band marches, gallops then sinks back "Into Haunted Oblivion".  

On Lachyrmose Monuments of Obscuration, Hooded Menace cast death-doom in a ghostly new light. 

Line-up
Harri Kuokkanen — Vocals
Lasse Pyykkö — Guitar, Bass, Keyboards
Pekka Koskelo — Drums

Guest Musicians
Antti Poutanen — Cello
John McNulty — Spoken Word

Production Credits
Recorded by Heikki Marttila at Guru Studio, Joensuu, Finland.
Mixed by Heikki Marttila.
Mastered by Jaime Gomez Arellano at Orgone Studios, Portugal.

Cover Art
Wes Benscoter (https://www.wesbenscoter.com)

Photography
Pasi Nevalaita

Pre-order & Pre-save
https://orcd.co/hoodedmenacelachrymosemonumentsofobscuration

BASTARD CROSS Announce New Album 'Crossripper'

This Halloween, blackened metalpunk band BASTARD CRÖSS will unveil the auditory blasphemy that is their forthcoming album, Crossripper via Morbid and Miserable. The debut full-length as been heavily inspired by horror movies, and draws from religious history notably dark and violent documented events. The music video for the first single and title track is available now. 

BASTARD CRÖSS bring "Crossripper" to life through the medium of B-Movie horror. Filled with the harrowing chants of the names of seven demons, aggressive thrash riffs, and shifting dynamics make for a thrilling and gloomy display. The track traverses the heavy weight of slower tempos and sections with a more raucous pace until it reaches its gory end. 

About BASTARD CRÖSS: 
The blasphemous quartet emerged from the crypts in Philadelphia in the grim winter of 2021, releasing their self-titled EP in the same year. This was followed by a Split with BLACK KNIFE in 2022 (released via JEMS), and 2023 saw the arrival of the Beasts of the Night EP and the Faster than the Devil 2 split (released via Wiseblood Records). The upcoming 2025 offering Crossripper (via Morbid and Miserable), sees the band extend even further into the hellish realms of their extreme sound. 

BASTARD CRÖSS' musical influences stem from a menagerie of metallic inspirations from thrash (SLAYER, EXODUS) to black metal (DISSECTION) and punk aggression (ANTI-CIMEX). The band experiment with melodic harmonies layered above loud and dirty riffs. The band's distinctive edge derives in part from the two vocalists who combine influences from early black and death metal.

BASTARD CRÖSS explain that they combine their "love for classic horror media with black metal, thrash and punk to create intense, aggressive metalpunk splashed with twin vocal attacks, powerful guitar harmonies and crusty bass tones. Our songs can appeal to horror fans, metalheads and punks alike."

BASTARD CRÖSS is: 
Blasphemous Axe (Guitars/Vocals)
Heathen Chevalier (Vocals/Guitars)
Beheader of Priests (Bass)
Infernal Bastard (Drums)

Album Credits:
Producer: BASTARD CRÖSS, Armen Koroghlian
Recording Studio: Red Mausoleum
Engineer: Armen Koroghlian
Mastering: Jamie King
Mixing: Armen Koroghlian
Album Cover Artist: Sandy Rezalmi

Formats: digital, vinyl, CD and tape.

Links:
Bandcamp: https://bastardcross.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bastardcrossphl/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bastardcrossphl
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5kRbRwikUtyBfHlIk9IjYW
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/bastard-cr%C3%B6ss/1624083956

THE FELL RELEASE SECOND SINGLE “FACE OUT”

The Fell is a modern rock powerhouse fronted by dynamic vocalist Toby Rand, featuring legendary bassist Billy Sheehan, acclaimed producer/guitarist Mike Krompass and explosive drummer Nick Chiarore. The band’s first single, “Killswitch,” has racked up over 65k views since it’s August release while garnering accolades along the way. 
 

“Face Out” is the powerful new single that captures the thrill of breaking free but understanding the gravity of holding on. The lyrics explore the primal tension between escape into the unknown, whilst keeping the anchor of connection and love. “Face Out” is a rock n’ roll dreamscape showcasing Rand’s raw/emotional vocals, with Mike (K.) Krompass’ signature guitar prowess mixed Sheehan’s undeniable Bass supremacy. It’s a bold reminder that sometimes, we have to let go to truly come alive.

'Face Out’ is really about realizing that sometimes the hardest thing to do is let go — but it’s also the only way forward. It’s not the letting go that holds you back, it’s when you can’t. Once you release the weight of the past, you can actually see what’s ahead of you.” – Mike K. (The Fell)

'Face Out’ is a bold reminder that “Sometimes we have to let go to truly come alive"- Toby Rand (The Fell)

All roads lead to the The Killswitch EP, a unique limited edition package containing 5 tracks on both CD and laser-etched LP. The 5 tracks include 4 streaming singles plus a new version of “Dancin' On A Glass Floor” (with Toby on vocals) that will remain exclusive to this release. A limited number of band signed deluxe editions will be available through their webstore starting October 24 with the international retail release November 28. 

Watch for the announcement of record release shows in November to accompany the retail release.

Key dates:
October 3 – “Killswitch” is released in Dobly Atmos on Apple/Amazon/Tidal.
October 24 – Signed editions of the The Killswitch EP start shipping direct to fans. The 3rd single “Trippin’ is released.
November 28  - The Killswitch EP is available at retail. The band’s 4th single, a new version of their past hit “Footprints” (with Toby on vocals), is released.

Welcome to the next wave of rock. Welcome to THE FELL.

BCMG Recordings Inc./Noise Nation Records distributed by BCMG via Sony/ The Orchard, Killswitch EP licensed to Crown X Recordings for physical distribution. 

Pre-save “Face Out” here: https://orcd.co/r29qvlo
Stream "Killswitch" here: https://on.soundcloud.com/yyYyoK1Mo86MrgvDiC
Watch “Killswitch” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pP6A9d4uiD8

Web. / Socials / Contact 

Website- www.thefellmusic.com 

FB- https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Fell-Music/61576112354965/#

Insta - @thefellmusic

Webstore – RockPaperMerch.com/collections/The-Fell 

Avralize Unleash A New Single

Germany's metalcore force AVRALIZE are entering a new era with their sophomore album liminal, set for release on November 14 via Arising Empire. Following the breakout success of their debut FREAKS, which earned over 5.5 million Spotify streams, the band has already unveiled "upside down," "helium," "wanderlust," "close to you," and "medicine."

Now they return with the crushing new single "bite my tongue."

About the track, the band shares, "'bite my tongue' is a song that embodies the tension we all carry inside – that battle between what we feel and what we’re able to say out loud. It's about the weight of holding back, the pressure that builds up when you bury emotions, and the way it can twist you up until you finally explode. The riffs, the grooves, the heaviness — it all mirrors the choking on your own words and the relief that comes when you finally let it all out. For us, 'bite my tongue' isn't just another single — it's a statement. It's us showing another side of AVRALIZE: Groovier, sharper, but also deeply human. If you've ever felt like you were drowning in the things you couldn't say, this one is for you."

With liminal on the horizon, AVRALIZE are proving once again why they are one of Germany’s most exciting heavy acts — unafraid to evolve, unafraid to hit harder, and ready to define the next chapter of modern metalcore.

Watch the "bite my tongue" visualizer below. 

Catch the band live on their EU tour — more info here. 

From Fall To Spring Unleash A New Single

With "CHASING THE HIGH," FROM FALL TO SPRING are releasing their most emotional and powerful track to date. The single showcases the full range of the band's songwriting: from atmospheric depth to explosive energy. Driven by a haunting topline, cinematic tension and a chorus that instantly sticks, the song balances vulnerability and power in a way only this band can.

Just two weeks before the release of their new album ENTRY WOUNDS, "CHASING THE HIGH" sets the emotional tone. It marks the moment of impact, triggering everything that follows. A deep inner wound, a loss that can’t be undone, a feeling that something is broken and might never return.

Despite the weight of its message, the song is accessible and full of reach. The melodies hit hard and stay. The production is massive, but never overwhelming. It's a modern heavy anthem that still sounds unmistakably like FROM FALL TO SPRING – intense, dynamic, and honest.

With this single, the band once again proves their ability to combine heavy music with emotional clarity and real songwriting instincts.

"CHASING THE HIGH" is more than just a song. It’s the start of the fall.

From Fall to Spring states. "'CHASING THE HIGH'  is our emotional crash in song form. It explores the addiction to something that’s breaking you — but you still can't let it go. Escaping a toxic spiral is hard… whether it's love or your own mind. And sometimes, all that's left is a scar to remind you it was real."

Watch the "CHASING THE HIGH" video below. 

Catch the band live on the ENTRY WOUNDS UK + EU tour — more info here. 

CLAWFINGER New Video Single "Ball & Chain"; From the upcoming Album 'Before We All Die'

After an 18-year silence on the album front, CLAWFINGER are finally back – louder, sharper, and more defiant than ever! Known for their pioneering fusion of metal, rap, and unflinching social commentary, the Swedish-Norwegian powerhouse returns with their brand new record, Before We All Die, that will rekindle the fire which made them one of Europe’s most groundbreaking crossover acts. This long-awaited comeback marks not just a return, but a reinvention – proof that true intensity never fades.

Before We All Die arrives February 20, 2026 on PERCEPTION - A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music. 
 
The first album appetizer "Scum" (listen here) debuted July 2nd and managed to cross the threshold of 100k streams within 2 weeks, a great start after a long absence. Even with a recent live performance of their hit 'Biggest & Best' currently going viral on Instagram, CLAWFINGER are being rediscovered by a new generation of metal fans — showing that their music remains as powerful and relevant as ever, nearly two decades after their last album. Now, CLAWFINGER strike back with their new single "Ball & Chain"!

With "Ball & Chain", the band unleashes a track that fuses relentless riffs and raw energy with frontman Zak Tell’s unflinching honesty. The single, captured in a fiery live video from this summer’s festival stages, reflects on identity, change, and the struggle to find meaning in a chaotic world — all with the band’s trademark mix of power, grit, and tongue-in-cheek self-awareness. It’s CLAWFINGER at their most direct and human: heavy, urgent, and impossible to ignore.

Listen to "Ball & Chain": https://clawfinger.rpm.link/ballPR

Watch the video clip below.

Loud, furious, darkly humorous and brutally honest, CLAWFINGER’s Before We All Die is everything you forgot you needed - and exactly what you'd expect from a band that never cared much for subtlety.

“This isn’t about finding peace,” Zak says. “It’s about telling the truth - even when it’s ugly. Especially then.”

From environmental collapse to political hypocrisy, personal disillusionment to collective denial, this is CLAWFINGER at full volume - still pissed off, still sharp as ever, and still refusing to shut up while the world pretends it’s all fine.

“This album is part protest, part therapy, and part middle finger,” the band adds. “We’re not offering solutions. We’re screaming because silence is surrender.”

About CLAWFINGER

CLAWFINGER are considered pioneers of European rap-metal. Formed in Stockholm in the early 1990s, the Swedish-Norwegian band made an explosive debut with Deaf Dumb Blind [1993], blending aggressive guitar riffs with politically charged lyrics and rap vocals. The album sold over 600,000 copies worldwide - more than 250,000 in Germany alone - and won a Swedish Grammis award in the hardrock/metal category.

CLAWFINGER’s follow-up Use Your Brain [1995] continued their success with chart placements across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Sweden. Over the years, they released seven studio albums including A Whole Lot Of Nothing, Zeros & Heroes, Hate Yourself With Style, and Life Will Kill You, selling over 1.5 million records worldwide.

Known for their direct, riff-driven sound and strong political stance, CLAWFINGER address topics such as racism, political delusion, drug policy, environmental destruction, and social inequality. In the 1990s, they toured intensively with acts like ALICE IN CHAINS, MEGADETH and FAITH NO MORE and appeared at major festivals including Rock am Ring, Roskilde, and Monsters of Rock in South America.

After a brief hiatus, the band returned in 2014 and has since released new singles like "Save Our Souls" [2017] and "Environmental Patients" [2022]. In 2025, CLAWFINGER signed a new label deal with PERCEPTION, with more music on the way - still as loud, sharp, and uncompromising as ever.
 

CLAWFINGER are:

Zak Tell | vocals

Jocke Skog | guitar, keyboards

Bård Torstensen | guitars

André Skaug | bass

Micke Dahlén | drums

More on CLAWFINGER:

clawfinger.net | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Apple Music

TESTAMENT | RELEASE ANIMATED VIDEO FOR SECOND SINGLE, 'SHADOW PEOPLE'

Bay Area thrash metal icons TESTAMENT returns this Fall with their fourteenth studio album, Para Bellum, which will be released on October 10th via Nuclear Blast Records. The album stands as both a battle cry and an observation of humanity's uneasy alliance with its own creations. As technology accelerates and disconnection grows, Para Bellum sees TESTAMENTreflecting the modern chaos through music that’s urgent, sharp, and unflinchingly human. 

The band's latest single, 'Shadow People,' is a haunting and groovy track that will have you looking over your shoulder. It creates a vivid sense of unease and dread - both lyrically and musically - as if something from the unknown is coming for you. Watch the animated video created by Freakshot Films, below.

Stream 'Shadow People' here:
https://testament.bfan.link/shadow-people

Pre-order or pre-save Para Bellumon the format of your choice here:
https://testament.bfan.link/para-bellum

Para Bellum was recorded with Juan Urteaga, mixed by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, and was mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios. The album is extremely polished and operating at full throttle. The band once again enlisted Eliran Kantor tocreate the album artwork. In an era flooded by AI-generated imagery. the hand painted creation encapsulates the album’s essence: a serene angel made of missiles, an explosion turned halo, surrounded by shovel-bearing cultists with books strapped to their faces.

From first note to last breath, Para Bellum is an album by warriors—crafted in chaos, and built to outlast the wars to come! 

TESTAMENT live dates:
US Festivals
09.21.2025 US Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life 2025
10.03.2025 US Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock 2025

TESTAMENT is:
Chuck Billy | Vocals
Eric Peterson | Guitar
Alex Skolnick | Guitar
Steve DiGiorgio | Bass
Chris Dovas | Drums

Beast Eagle- Sorceress Via Golden Robot Records Out 21 November 2025

Mesmerizing groove riffs and fiercely enchanting vocals await in this magical new offering, Sorceress. Highly compelling with guitar-driven arrangements ensnaring melodies and lyrical hooks, Sorceress will arrive on November 21st, 2025, via Golden Robot Records. 

"Sharp Tongue" introduces Sorceress with a gritty edge. The EP's narrative begins here, "telling the story of a witch who’s more afraid of herself than anyone else is. As her powers grow stronger, so does the fear she’s losing control." Balancing light and shade across the high octane instrumentation, the protagonist's fate could fall in either direction. 

The alluring "The Dead Follow" continues the story of a witch awakening - finding herself and her power. "The track channels that disorientation into raw, driving energy, blending mysticism with rebellion." BEAST EAGLE explain. "It’s a gritty anthem for anyone who’s ever grown into something stronger and stranger than the world was ready for."

Increasing the voltage, the electrifying "Send Me Down" sees a consortium of riffs entwine and wind alongside alluring vocal harmonies. The thunderous nature reflects our witch's sinister turn: "banished to a dark realm, the witch doesn't hide or run—she rises. [...] This is her kingdom now. It’s loud, it’s wicked, and it’s hers. Bow down or burn."  

An eerie anticipation emerges through the dark and discordant "Witch Hunt". The vengeance of a tormented village brings to fruition in a blaze of smoke and fire: "this isn’t just a song—it’s a reckoning set to a riot of sound. No one escapes the flames."

A crushing betrayal concludes BEAST EAGLE's mystical tale. Abrasive riffs and intense rhythms reveal the epic twist of fate in the witch's journey as the village she once protected turn against her. It is not the end however, "fire doesn’t silence her—it awakens something deeper. As the flames rise, so does her final, eternal curse."

About BEAST EAGLE
Soaring out of Omaha, Nebraska, heavy quartet BEAST EAGLE evoke a powerful take on hard rock driven by rock 'n' roll sensibilities. Influenced by the likes of KYUSS, HE IS LEGEND, and MASTODON, the band's huge sound is spearheaded by a fury of riffs and unyielding vocals. Since forming in 2019, BEAST EAGLE unleashed their first full length Loud at Flat Black Studios in 2021 with the self-titled EP following in 2023. Most recently, BEAST EAGLE were bestowed the title of Omaha Entertainment Award Association Best Hard Rock Band 2025. The forthcoming guitar-led, blues influenced offering, Sorceress is set to be unveiled on November 21st, 2025, via Golden Robot Records. 

Line Up:
Kate Lewis (Vocals)
Austin L’Ecuyer (Guitarist)
August Sievering (Drums)
Toby Wandel (Bassist)

EP Credits: 
Producer: Rick Carson
Recording Studio: Make Believe Studio
Engineer: Ryan Harvey
Mastering: Rick Carson
Mixing: Rick Carson
Album Cover Artist: Austin L’Ecuyer

DESPISED ICON | RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'DEATH OF AN ARTIST'

Canadian deathcore pioneers DESPISED ICON return with their seventh full-length album, Shadow Work which will be released on October 31, 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. Their first new music in six years, the album stands as the band's most fine-tuned and dynamic effort to date, balancing relentless speed, crushing grooves, and morbid melodies, while remaining true to their signature blend of extreme death metal and hardcore grit. 

Driven by DESPISED ICON's trademark fusion of explosive blast beats and crushing breakdowns, 'Death of an Artist' is a merciless journey through the psychological turmoil of self-doubt, ego death, and rebirth. Defined by raw intensity and unyielding resolve, the lyrics follow a powerful journey of transformation: an artist confronts fading dreams and broken promises before emerging stronger through ruin and redemption. Watch the music video directed by Jessy Fuchs, below.

DESPISED ICON's Alex Erian comments, "We promised a rollercoaster with this record, and it’s time to deliver. Where “Over My Dead Body” leaned into crushing grooves and dissonance, 'Death Of An Artist' pushes the pedal down with pure speed and technicality. This one is not only my favorite track on the album, it’s also the most personal. You can hear the echoes of the classic Death Metal bands that shaped us running through some of these riffs. We’re just getting started. Thanks for listening."

Pre-order/pre-save Shadow Work: 
https://despisedicon.bfan.link/shadow-work

Stream 'Death Of An Artist': https://despisedicon.bfan.link/death-of-an-artist

Shadow Work is now available for pre-order in the following formats:

• CD Jewelcase

• Gold & Black Corona Vinyl

Shadow Work was produced by the band’s own Alex Erian and Eric Jarrin, while Christian Donaldson (CRYPTOPSY, SHADOW OF INTENT, SIGNS OF THE SWARM) handled mixing and mastering. The album marks a significant chapter for a band whose core lineup has remained largely unchanged since its inception. It’s a deeply introspective record that reflects both personal growth and the turbulence of the world around us. The artwork for the album was created by Eliran Kantor (HATEBREED, THY ART IS MURDER, CAVALERA).

Earlier this week, DESPISED ICON announced they would join headliner's SANGUISUGABOGG on their U.S. tour. Joining the package as support are DEFEATED SANITY, and CORPSE PILE. Prior to the 22-date trek, the band will make appearances at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. The run will conclude with 2 headliner hometown shows on December 6th (sold out) and 7th at Club Soda.

09.20  Worcester, MA @ New England Metal and Hardcore Festival ^
11.04  Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall
11.05  Chicago, IL @ Metro
11.06  Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe (Old National Centre)
11.07  Lawrence, KS @ The Granada
11.08  Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
11.09  Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey
11.11  Phoenix, AZ @ The Nile Theater
11.12  Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
11.13  Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre
11.14  Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent
11.15  Las Vegas, NV @ Fremont Country Club
11.17  Dallas, TX @ Echo Lounge & Music Hall
11.18  Austin, TX @ Mohawk
11.19  Houston, TX @ White Oak (Downstairs)
11.21  Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
11.22  Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
11.23  Charlotte, NC @ The Underground
11.25  Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre
11.26  Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
11.28  New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
11.29  Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
11.30  Columbus, OH @ The King of Clubs
12.06  Montreal, QC @ Club Soda *sold out* ^
12.07  Montreal, QC @ Club Soda *Second show added* ^

DESPISED ICON's line-up is:
Alex Erian | Vocals
Steve Marois | Vocals
Eric Jarrin | Guitars
Ben Landreville | Guitars
Sébastien Piché | Bass
Alex "Grind" Pelletier | Drums