Los Angeles—based alternative band THE PROPS — Nick Ruiz (vocals), Dawson Henry (guitar), Sam Edelman (drums), and Jersey Sullivan — will drop their debut EP, Arrow, which was produced by GRAMMY®-winner Carlos de la Garza, on April 10 via Blue Grape Music. Pre-save it here.
The Props, who draw from new wave and post-punk influences, display said influences on the title track from the EP. Watch the video, which finds the band behind the wheel and knuckling down on their instruments, below.
"'Arrow' is about deciding where your life is headed, whether you'll stand in the ruins of your emotions or rebuild yourself into the person you want to be," says Ruiz.
The band will host a free record release show on April 15 at 7pm at The Virgil (4519 Santa Monica Blvd ) in Silverlake in Los Angeles.
DEKO ENTERTAINMENT IS EXCITED TO BRING YOU THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY REISSUE OF ANGEL’S HELLUVA BAND
DEKO ENTERTAINMENT IS EXCITED TO BRING YOU THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY REISSUE OF ANGEL’S HELLUVA BAND
REMASTERED ON 180G VINYL AND CD WITH LIMITED BUNDLES SIGNED BY THE FOUR ORIGINAL SURVIVING MEMBERS
Employing a dazzling mix of glam rock, hard rock, and progressive rock, Angel's outrageous, white-satin-heavy image and equally over-the top stage shows, making them one of the more colorful arena rock bands of the mid-'70s and early '80s. Discovered by KISS bass player, Gene Simmons, the group issued their eponymous debut album in 1975, which hewed closer to prog rock than the glam pop that would be on future endeavors like White Hot (1978) and Sinful (1979). The group released a total of five studio albums and one live album before going their separate ways in 1981. The band officially re-formed in 2019 with original members, Punky Meadows and Frank DiMino, and released their comeback studio effort, Risen, later that October and followed up with Once Upon A Time in 2023.
The group's sophomore album Helluva Band was originally released in 1976 for Casablanca Records with a line-up comprising of Frank DiMino (vocals), Punky Meadows (guitar), Gregg Giuffria (keyboards), Mickie Jones (bass), and Barry Brandt (drums). Helluva Band was a strong and quick follow up to their classic 1975 debut and featured the epic “The Fortune” alongside heavier tracks like “Mirrors” and “Feelin’ Right”.
Watch “Feelin’ Right” Below:
Now to celebrate the 50th Anniversary this classic has been remastered and is being released on both a 6-panel CD digipak and on 180G vinyl in two amazing Limited-Edition Colors with liner notes by journalist Dave Reynolds. There are only 400 of the Splatter and 600 of the Red Swirl available with a limited number of bundles signed by the 4 surviving original members, Frank DiMino, Punky Meadows, Gregg Giuffria, and Barry Brandt.
Pre-order here: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/angel
The current line-up of Angel starts its Farewell Tour in March, and it will continue through 2027. Watch out for more dates as they are announced.
ANGEL
March 27 - The Wildey Theatre - Edwardsville, IL
ANGEL w/STARZ
April 17th - Sellersville Theater - Sellersville, PA
April 18th - Debonair Music Hall - Teaneck, NJ
April 19th - Bijou Theatre - Bridgeport, CT
May 2nd - Tupelo Music Hall - Derry, NH
May 3rd - The Vault Performing Arts Center - New Bedford, MA
May 28th - The Token Lounge - Lakewood, OH
May 29th - The Winchester Music Tavern - Lakewood, OH
May 30th - The King of Clubs - Columbus, OH
May 31st - Jergels - Warrendale, PA
ANGEL
August 7th - Whisky A Go-Go - Hollywood, CA
August 8th - The Bootlegger - Las Vegas, NV
ANGEL w/STARZ
October 24th - Alamo City Rocktober Fest - San Antonio, TX
October 28th - Shank Hall - Milwaukee, WI
October 30th - Arcada Theater - St. Charles, IL
Tickets available: https://www.angelbandofficial.com/tour
Pre-order Helluva Band while supplies last: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/angel
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SEPULTURA - Announce Farewell Release 'The Cloud of Unknowing' EP + Reveal Track 'The Place'
As the curtain falls on an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades, SEPULTURA are preparing to close their final chapter at the end of this year. With over 40 years of band history, 14 gold records, and performances across more than 80 countries, SEPULTURA stand as Brazil’s uncompromising emissary to the global stage and one of today’s most influential metal bands.
Currently bringing their pioneering sound to audiences worldwide on the 'Celebrating Life Through Death' farewell tour, the question has arisen: how should SEPULTURA mark the end of such a monumental journey? The answer came naturally: By capturing a final creative moment and preserving it for posterity.
The result is The Cloud of Unknowing EP, set to be released on April 24th via Nuclear Blast Records.
The Cloud of Unknowing EP is one of SEPULTURA’s most diverse and emotionally resonant releases. Across four tracks, the EP serves as a bittersweet farewell, showcasing the full spectrum of the band’s creativity, reflecting both the ferocity and depth that have defined SEPULTURA’s legacy.
SEPULTURA have released EP track 'The Place', which vocalist Derrick Green sheds some light on:
“This song deals with immigrants who have come to a place seeking refuge and start a new life.
Once assimilated into a false sense of security and relentless propaganda they began to act out against what they hate about themselves. The transition begins to escape from the self hatred and the lashing out against people who believed in the same ideas. I feel the lyrics truly follow the transitions of the song. Starting with disappointment and arriving at anger.”
Pre-order The Cloud of Unknowing EP: https://sepultura.bfan.link/cloud-unknowing
Watch the video for 'The Place' below:
Stream 'The Place': https://sepultura.bfan.link/the-place
Don't miss the opportunity to see SEPULTURA on their final ever tour! The dates are as follows:
SEPULTURA - CELEBRATING LIFE THROUGH DEATH
20. Mar - AUS - Perth @ Metro City
23. Mar - AUS - Adelaide @ The Gov.
25. Mar - AUS - Melbourne @ Northcote Theatre
26. Mar - AUS - Sydney @ Liberty Hall
27. Mar - AUS - Sydney @ Liberty Hall *SOLD OUT
29. Mar - AUS - Brisbane @ The Tivoli
29. Apr - USA - Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont Theater
01. May - CAN - Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
02. May - CAN - London, ON @ London Music Hall
04. May - USA - Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
05. May - USA - Louisville, KY @Old Forester's Paristown Hall
06. May - USA - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
07. May - USA - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
08. May - USA - New Orleans, LA @ The Civic Theatre
10. May - USA - Welcome To Rockville, FL
11. May - USA - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
12. May - USA - Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall
13. May - USA - Reading, PA @ Reverb
15. May - Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre
16. May - USA - Sonic Temple Festival, OH
17. May - USA - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
19. May - USA - Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
21. May - USA - Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theatre
22. May - USA - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
23. May - USA - Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club
25. May - USA - Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues
26. May - USA - San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
28. May - USA - Berkeley, CA @ The US Theatre
29. May - USA - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
06. Jun - NL - South Of Heaven
07. Jun - CZ - Metalfest
08. Jun - CR - Zagreb @ Tvornica Kulture
09. Jun - IT - Milan @ Circolo Magnolia
10. Jun - IT - Rome @ Eur social park
12. Jun - CH - Greenfield Festival
13. Jun - AT - Novarock
14. Jun - DE - Würzburg @ Pothalle
17. Jun - DE - Saarbruecken @ Garage
19. Jun - FR - Hellfest
20. Jun - BE - Graspop
21. Jun - PT - Rock in Rio Lisboa
23. Jun - DE - Oberhausen @ Turbinenhalle
24. Jun - DE - Potsdam @ Waschhaus Potsdam
25. Jun - DK - Copenhell
26. Jun - SE - Huskvarna @ Folkets Park
27. Jun - NO - Tons of Rock
30. Jun - GR - Release festival
31. Jul - DE - Wacken Open Air
01. Aug - FI - Helsinki @ Tavastia *SOLD OUT
02. Aug - EE - Tallinn Rock Festival
05. Aug - ES - Leyendas Del Rock
07. Aug - UK - Bloodstock Festival
09. Aug - IE - Dublin @ 3Arena
Haste the Day Drop "Liminal" Visualizer (Feat. Garrett Russell from Silent Planet)
HASTE THE DAY, the metalcore band that made a scene splash in the '00s, returned in 2024 with the video for the new song "Burn." They also appeared at Furnace Fest that year. It was their first music in nearly a decade. But they didn't stop there. Not a chance! Earlier this month, the beloved band announce its new album DISSENTER will arrive May 1 on Solid State Records. It's their first album since 2015. Pre-order it here.
They share the visualizer for new single "Liminal," featuring Silent Planet's Garrett Russell. Watch it below.
"'Liminal' expands on the melodic, aggressive metalcore foundation of the record while leaning into the punk and hardcore influences that shaped our early sound," the band explains. "Featuring soaring melodic guitar leads and a powerful guest vocal from Garrett Russell of Silent Planet, the song feels both familiar and forward-moving — drawing a clear line from Attack of the Wolf King into the present. Lyrically, 'Liminal' explores the tension of being stuck between two truths, caught in a space where movement feels impossible."
In other HTD news, the band will perform at Louder Than Life in Louisville, Kentucky this September.
Haste The Day conjure the sound of coming full circle. The Indiana-bred band rekindles the spark at the heart of their signature style by sharpening the edges, tightening the melodies, and amplifying the scope with cinematic ambition. Haste The Day have clung to their integrity since initially emerging at the turn of the century. Following Burning Bridges [2004] and When Everything Falls [2005], Stephen made his formal debut as the group's frontman on Pressure The Hinges [2007]. The band unleashed a trio of fan favorite offerings, namely Dreamer [2008], the seminal Attack Of The Wolf King [2010], and Coward [2015]. The latter marked their second straight Top 20 entry on the Billboard Top Rock Albums chart and second Top 10 on the Hard Rock Albums Chart. Along the way, they toured with everyone from Hollywood Undead to Norma Jean. Despite going dormant in 2016, they amassed tens of millions of streams and continued to resonate with an ever-expanding audience. As such, their 2023 reunion gig at the sold-out Furnace Fest was met with overwhelming enthusiasm. Returning with their first full-length release in eleven years, the musicians tap into who they were and push forward together on their seventh LP, Dissenter [Solid State].
HASTE THE DAY ARE:
Stephen Keech — Vocals
Scott Whelan — Guitar
Dave Krysl — Guitar
Giuseppe Capolupo — Drums
Michael Murphy — Bass
Brennan Chaulk — Guitar
JASON ALDEAN ANNOUNCES SONGS ABOUT US 2026 SUMMER TOUR POWERED BY PATRIOT MOBILE, RELEASES THREE NEW TRACKS FROM UPCOMING SONGS ABOUT US ALBUM
On the heels of his milestone 31st career #1 at Country radio, Grammy-nominated entertainer Jason Aldean today announced his upcoming 22-city 2026 Songs About Us Tour, sponsored by Patriot Mobile. After topping the charts with his hit single, “How Far Does A Goodbye Go,” last week, the award-winning singer/songwriter today released three surprise tracks from his forthcoming album Songs About Us, out April 24th. Produced by Live Nation, the Songs About Us Tour begins Thursday, July 16 at Maine Savings Amphitheater in Bangor, Maine and continues through the end of September with numerous stops across North America including Fresno, Kansas City, Hamilton, Ontario and more. Artist presale tickets are available starting March 3rd, with general on-sale March 6th at LiveNation.com. Chase Matthew, Mackenzie Carpenter and Dee Jay Silver serve as support.
Continuing momentum towards his highly-anticipated Songs About Us album release, Aldean shared “Drinking About You,” “Dust on the Bottle,” and his next single, “Don’t Tell On Me,” which is officially set to impact radio March 2nd. Having cemented his status as one of the format’s most consistent hitmakers, the ACM Artist of the Decade’s latest studio album Songs About Us will be released the day before the Georgia native returns to headline University of Georgia’s Sanford Stadium alongside fellow Georgia native Luke Bryan. The concert marks a historic return for Aldean, who 13 years ago became the first-ever, and to date only, artist to headline the venue. Pre-save, pre-add and pre-order the new album, Songs About Us, here.
Songs About Us follow’s Aldean’s career-spanning collection 30 Number One Hits, which debuted last year at No. 4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart — marking Aldean’s 13th Top 10 country album in 20 years. His legacy of chart-topping success and record-breaking milestones is currently showcased on the international extension of his 2026 Full Throttle World Tour, where he recently wrapped his first-ever headlining run in New Zealand and made his highly-anticipated return to Australia for the first time in over a decade.
TICKETS: Tickets will be available starting with artist presale beginning Tuesday, March 3 at 10am local. Additional presales will run throughout the week ahead of the general on sale beginning Friday, March 6 at 10am local time at LiveNation.com.
VIP: The tour will also offer a variety of different VIP packages and experiences for fans to take their concert experience to the next level. Packages vary but include premium seats, invitation to the Jason Aldean VIP Lounge featuring a pre-show acoustic performance and Q&A with Jason, exclusive VIP gift item, early entry & more. For more information, visit vipnation.com!
SONGS ABOUT US 2026 TOUR DATES:
Thu July 16 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater^
Fri July 17 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center^
Sat July 18 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts^
Thu July 23 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena^
Fri July 24 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center^
Sat July 25 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater^
Thu July 30 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater^
Fri July 31 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater^
Fri Aug 14 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre^
Sat Aug 15 – Fresno, CA – Save Mart Center at Fresno State^
Sat Aug 22 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center#%
Thu Aug 27 – Bossier City, LA – Brookshire Grocery Arena^
Fri Aug 28 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater^
Sat Aug 29 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater^
Thu Sep 10 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach^
Fri Sep 11 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater^
Sat Sep 12 – Hartford, CT – The Meadows Music Theatre^
Thu Sep 17 – Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum^
Fri Sep 18 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview^
Sat Sep 19 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion^
Fri Sep 25 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion^
Sat Sep 26 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion^
^ with Chase Matthew, Mackenzie Carpenter and Dee Jay Silver
# with Chase Matthew and Dee Jay Silver
% with Elizabeth Nichols
INFERI Unleashes Music Video for Brutal Title Track from Upcoming Album, 'Heaven Wept'
Extreme death metal masters INFERI are now unleashing a brand new music video for the brutal title track of their upcoming new full-length, 'Heaven Wept,' which is due on April 10, 2026 via The Artisan Era! The clip features a montage of the band's live performances and candid behind-the-scenes footage, which were taken at various shows during INFERI's last few tours. The raucous video and single can now be found below.
INFERI comments, "It brings us great pleasure to present the title track of our upcoming album, 'Heaven Wept.' This was actually the first song we finished for the album, and it's crushing yet groovy atmosphere solidified the bedrock of theological horror we sought to build upon. Its also the first unreleased track we've ever played live. The video itself was filmed over three tours we did while writing and recording the album. It features some of our favorite venues from across the North American and Europe and encapsulates the vibe we strive to cultivate during our live shows."
'Heaven Wept' can be pre-order and pre-saved HERE.
In addition, INFERI will be joining DEFEATED SANITY as direct support during the band's upcoming North American spring tour. The run will feature additional support from New Zealand’s Organectomy on all dates while Excresence, Scasm, and Horrific Vision will appear on select stops. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets are available HERE.
INFERI will also be performing at producer Dave Otero's inaugural Flatline Festival, which takes place June 13 - 14 at the Oriental Theater in Denver, CO. More info and passes can be found HERE.
Since the explosive success of Inferi's critically-acclaimed and chart topping 2018 full-length, 'Revenant,' the death metal battalion has continued to relentlessly churn like a raging maelstrom, dominating everything in its wake with the band's melodic and virtuosic approach to the genre. 'Heaven Wept' picks up where 2021's 'Vile Genesis' left off, putting forth the same mind-bending compositions and other-worldly musicianship that has set the band apart from their contemporaries. Inferi has risen to become a dominant force among modern American death metal acts since their reunion in 2011. 'Heaven Wept' is a master class in progressive extremity and is certain to make its mark as one of the greatest death metal offerings of this decade.
North American Tour:
(Supporting DEFEATED SANITY w/ Organectomy, Excrescence, Scasm, + Horrific Visions)
04/16 Anaheim, CA @ Parish (HOB)*
04/17 Fresno, CA @ Fulton 55*
04/18 Santa Rosa, CA @ The California*
04/19 Sacramento, CA @ Starlet*
04/21 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon*
04/22 Portland, OR @ Dante’s*
04/23 Boise, ID @ Shredder*
04/24 Salt Lake City, UT @ Ace’s High Saloon*
04/25 Denver, CO @ HQ*
04/27 Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade*
04/28 West Chicago, IL @ Social Club+
04/29 Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle+
04/30 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop+
05/01 Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall+
05/02 Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz+
05/03 Baltimore, MD @ Metro+
05/04 Raleigh, NC @ Chapel of Bones+
05/05 Jacksonville, FL @ The Albatross+
05/06 Tampa, FL @ Orpheum+
05/07 Orlando, FL @ Conduit+
05/08 Pensacola, FL @ Handlebar^
05/09 Houston, TX @ Pub 529^
05/11 Dallas, TX @ Three Links^
05/12 Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live^
05/13 Lubbock, TX @ Jakes^
05/15 Phoenix, AZ @ Nile Underground^
05/16 Las Vegas, NV @ Backstage Bar^
* Excrescence
+ Scasm
^ Horrific Visions
INFERI U.S. Dates 2026:
06/13: Denver, CO @ Flatline Festival
The album artwork was created by Helge C. Balzer
Recording Lineup:
Stevie Boiser - Vocals
Malcolm Pugh - Guitar, Bass, Orchestration, & Vocals
Sanjay Kumar - Guitar & Orchestration
Spencer Moore - Drums
Live Lineup:
Stevie Boiser - Vocals
Malcolm Pugh - Guitar / Vocals
Sanjay Kumar - Guitar
Nate Bigelow - Drums
Album Credits:
All songs written and performed by Inferi Bass performed by Malcolm Pugh Orchestration and synth arrangements by Malcolm Pugh
Mixed and mastered by Mike Low Drums engineered by Mike Low at Top Track Studios Additional engineering by Erik Johnson Guitar reamping by Phil Pluskota
Cover Artist: Helge C. Balzer
Album formats:
Digital
CD
Vinyl
Pre-orders: https://ffm.to/inferi
Links:
APOSTLE Announce New Album A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon, Release Crushing New Single "Swine"
ATLANTA, GA metal trio APOSTLE have announced their forthcoming full-length album A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon, set for release June 5, 2026 via Terminus Hate City. Alongside the announcement, the band has unveiled the album’s first single, "Swine", accompanied by a visualizer.
Formed in 2017, APOSTLE have built a reputation for blending the aggression of grindcore and chaotic hardcore with the atmosphere of post-black metal and the melodic weight of shoegaze and post-rock. Their sound is urgent, emotive, and cathartic, drawing influence from bands such as Plebeian Grandstand, Yellow Eyes, Wiegedood, Mourier, and Kły. With A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon, the Atlanta trio deliver their most cohesive and devastating work to date.
"Swine" erupts with panicked tremolo melodies and punishing rhythmic shifts, channeling collective frustration into controlled chaos. Lyrically, the track confronts systems of oppression, consequence, and accountability, using stark imagery and visceral delivery to underscore the emotional and political weight behind its message. The song captures APOSTLE at their most confrontational while maintaining the dynamic depth and melodic sensibility that define the band’s evolving identity.
The album title references Carl Jung’s description of humanity as a “splinter in the infinite deity,” framing the record as an exploration of spiritual duality, grief, and self-examination. Across six tracks and 27 minutes, the band move through themes of loss, mortality, internal conflict, and eventual healing. The record serves as both a meditation on the human condition and a deeply personal tribute shaped by grief and remembrance.
Produced, engineered, and mixed by Connor Ray at Sobek Sound and mastered by Erol Ulug at Bright Lights, A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon presents APOSTLE in their most refined and expansive form.
Their latest album, A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon, represents the band’s most fully realized work to date. Drawing from existential philosophy and deeply personal experiences with grief and remembrance, the record explores humanity’s connection to something greater while acknowledging the struggle inherent in being human. Across its runtime, APOSTLE seek connection through shared emotional experience, transforming personal suffering into collective release.
APOSTLE is:
Murice White – vocals, guitar
Michael Thomas – bass, vocals
Evan Price – drums
Connect with APOSTLE:
Bandcamp: https://apostlesucks.bandcamp.com
Store: https://www.terminushatecity.com
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/apostlesucks
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/apostlesux
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/67cjLOrbhdb2gFmS9OJKfS
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@terminushatecity
SWANWRITER Announces New Album melodies of despair and Releases First Single "girl on the wall"
Vancouver, BC progressive metal project SWANWRITER has announced the upcoming release of its second full-length album, melodies of despair, arriving independently on June 26. Alongside the announcement, the project unveils the album’s second single, "girl on the wall", offering an early look into the record’s darker emotional and narrative themes.
Created entirely by multi-instrumentalist Koda, melodies of despair continues the dark, cinematic direction introduced on SWANWRITER’s 2023 debut There is a darkness. The new album presents a collection of interconnected horror-inspired narratives shaped by themes of isolation, grief, betrayal, and psychological unease, delivered through expansive progressive metal compositions enriched with piano, acoustic instrumentation, and orchestral textures.
Serving as the first glimpse into the album’s world, "girl on the wall" captures one of its most emotionally immediate moments. Inspired by the cult horror game Ib, the track tells the story of a girl trapped inside a painting, observing life from beyond reach while growing increasingly consumed by jealousy and longing. Musically, the song balances melodic accessibility with progressive ambition, driven by classical guitar passages, shifting vocal dynamics, and layered bass arrangements that deepen its surreal atmosphere.
While maintaining the long-form songwriting approach that defines SWANWRITER, melodies of despair expands its sonic range with greater emphasis on acoustic elements and dynamic contrast. Across its six compositions, the album moves between fragile intimacy and overwhelming heaviness, unfolding as a complete listening experience intended to be heard from beginning to end.
melodies of despair was produced and mixed by Koda, mastered by Roland Rodas, and features cover artwork by 無た｡ / muta.
About SWANWRITER:
SWANWRITER is a dark progressive metal project based in Vancouver, British Columbia, created and performed entirely by the anonymous multi-instrumentalist known as Koda. Formed in 2023, the project emerged from a desire to merge progressive metal songwriting with classical composition, atmospheric storytelling, and emotionally driven arrangements.
Having studied classical piano from an early age before later discovering extreme metal, Koda developed SWANWRITER as a space to explore long-form composition without stylistic limitation. The music draws influence from progressive and experimental metal alongside classical composers such as Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin, resulting in compositions that emphasize dynamics, texture, and narrative pacing.
SWANWRITER debuted with There is a darkness in June 2023, establishing a sound centered on extended song structures, melodic development, and cinematic atmosphere. Rather than focusing on technical exhibition, the project prioritizes mood, storytelling, and cohesion across full-length releases.
Themes throughout SWANWRITER’s work often intersect with psychological horror, melancholy, and introspection, shaped in part by inspiration from horror games, film soundtracks, and dark ambient music. Each release is approached as a complete artistic statement, with careful attention given to sequencing, emotional progression, and sonic detail.
Operating independently, SWANWRITER remains a studio-focused project, with future ambitions that include composing music for horror and narrative-driven media.
Connect with SWANWRITER:
Bandcamp: https://swanwriter.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swanwritermusic/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/swanwritermusic/
X / Twitter: https://x.com/swanwritermusic
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@swanwriter
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6unE9CWOXt5c4UIiaHD5RR
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/swanwriter/1686779640
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@swanwritermusic
UFO ‘The Wild, The Willing and The Innocent’ Release Date: May 1st 2026
Chrysalis Records are proud to present the latest in the acclaimed UFO reissue series: the classic 1981 album ‘The Wild, The Willing and The Innocent’.
Reissued on stunning 3LP tri-fold sleeve 180gm vinyl and 2CD Digipak formats on May 1st, 2026, the album now sounds more dynamic and detailed than ever, thanks to new remastering from the original tape transfers.
Originally released on January 16th, 1981, this pivotal album captures the band at a creative high point, blending soaring melodies, powerful performances, and Phil Mogg’s unmistakable voice. The lineup had modified a little with the debut of keyboardist/guitarist Neil Carter, replacing Paul Raymond. Carter also supplied backing vocal and saxophone on ‘Lonely Heart.
Lead singer Phil Mogg recalled, “Neil had a box of tricks. Getting the backing vocals was great, though I still don’t think he’s forgiven me for making him play saxophone. He was a great add to the band. Plus, he was a nice bloke.”
Drummer Andy Parker said “Neil was just an incredible musician. He brought another energy into the band.
This deluxe edition also includes a brand-new mix of the previously unreleased Live at the Hammersmith Odeon, recorded on January 29th, 1981, by Brian Kehew, offering an electrifying snapshot of UFO’s energy on stage. Original 7” edits of the two singles "Couldn't Get It Right" and "Lonely Heart" released with this album are included as well as an alternative mix of album standout “It’s Killing Me”.
The set is rounded out with newly written liner notes by Michael Hann, featuring fresh interviews with Phil Mogg and Andy Parker, alongside a collection of previously unseen photographs from the era — making it an essential addition for fans and collectors alike.
“The Wild, the Willing and the Innocent is, hands down, the best UFO studio album: it’s melodic, it’s experimental, it’s memorable, and it rocks. It was the perfect encapsulation of everything UFO could be.”
– MICHAEL HANN, LINER NOTES
UFO ‘The Wild, The Willing and The Innocent’ (2026 Remaster – Deluxe Edition) is released on double CD and 3LP on May 1st, 2026 on Chrysalis Records. Order link: https://ufo.lnk.to/TWTWATI
Unverkalt Unveil Heavy and Hearfelt New Album Héréditaire
Unverkalt have always been drawn to the edge. Since emerging from Greece’s underground catacombs in 2017, the five-piece post-metal band have balanced boundless atmosphere with suffocating heaviness. But now, on their upcoming third album and first for Season of Mist, they are plunging into the darkness that’s always waited for them below. While wrestling with the weight of our accursed history, Héréditaire now stands as their heaviest and most heartfelt offering.
Héréditaire comes out tomorrow, Friday, February 27 on Season of Mist, but you can hear all nine foundation-shaking songs today by listening to the full album playlist on the Season of Mist YouTube channel.
“Our aim has always been to blend softer, more romantic elements with extreme chaos. With Héréditaire that time has now come”, Unverkalt’s guitarist and chief composer Themis Ioannou says. “This album is a lament for what is far older than our very existence. It speaks of what seeps through generations, searching for an answer to one pervasive question: What do we carry that was never ours?”
Pre-order
https://orcd.co/unverkalthereditaire
Pre-save on Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/5ndUNl3HyjsagbOuQCrakn?si=QESfESdPQwqHTC5MKNX4Jw
“This album is not meant to resolve”, the band says, “but to dissolve patterns from those who came before, faceless yet familiar. The colors have drained. What remains is veiled in black, not as a symbol, but as a truth that covers everything”.
On Héréditaire, Unverkalt lift the veil on our cursed existence with their heaviest and most heartfelt offering.
Recording Lineup:
Dimitra Kalavrezou — Vocals
Themis Ioannou — Guitars, Keys
Eli Mavrychev — Guitars, Vocals
Joscha Hoyer — Bass
Christian Eggers — Drums
Guest Musicians:
Sakis Tolis — Vocals on "I, The Deceit"
Songwriting Credits:
Comped by Themis Ioannou.
Lyrics by Dimitra Kalavrezou & Eli Mavrychev.
Lyrics for "I, The Deceit" by Dimitra Kalavrezou & Joscha Hoyer.
Recording Credits:
Recorded & Engineered by Unverkalt.
Drums Recorded & Engineered by Christian Eggers at Noir Surge Sound, Berlin, Germany.
Production Credits:
Produced by Themis Ioannou.
Vocals produced by Dimitra Kalavrezou & Eli Mavrychev.
Mixed by Joshua Barber.
Mastered by Lasse Lammert at LSD Studios, Lübeck, Germany.
Cover Art:
Themis Ioannou
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EIHWAR Invoke the Allfather on New Single “Heill Óðinn”
Hot off a year of electrifying performances at Wacken Open Air, Midgardsblot and dates with The Hu, Eihwar are back to pull the world deeper into their Viking War Trance with upcoming sophomore album Hugrheim.
Today, Eihwar are releasing the third advanced single from Hugrheim. A ritualistic homage to the Allfather, “Heill Óðinn”channels the resurgence of ancient memory and the echo of a forgotten world slowly returning to consciousness.
Watch the official video for “Heill Óðinn” Below:
Hugrheim comes out March 13, 2026 on Season of Mist
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“Heill Óðinn” marks a decisive moment in the unfolding narrative of Hugrheim. Rooted in the mythology of the hidden tenth world of Yggdrasil, through this song, the spirit takes form and memory becomes prophecy.
Minni fornra tíða kemr til vár smám saman / Í dag minnumk ek morgundags
“The memory of ancient times is slowly returning to us. Today, we remember tomorrow.”
Driven by pounding ritual drums, trance-inducing chants and a chorus that resounds like a call from the spear-mountains of Hugrheim, “Heill Óðinn” pays tribute to the wanderer god who treads between worlds. Eihwar strike with a hybrid force: shamanic percussion collides with industrial undertones and Nordic folk instrumentation, forging an anthem that is both ceremonial and visceral.
Act fast to catch Eihwar on their upcoming European headline tour. Tickets are selling fast! Mark and Asrunn will be joined by special guest Mira Ceti, who sings on stage with Heilung.
Line-up:
Asrunn — Vocals, Shamanic Drums
Mark — Vocals, War Drums, Lute, Folk Guitar, Tagelharpa, Percussion & Programming
Production Credits:
Mark & Asrunn of Eihwar — All Production, Mixing & Mastering at Eihwar Studio.
Artwork & Photography:
© Eihwar
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Wage War Announce New EP Out 4/17 Announce Spring Tour + Drop Brutal "SONG OF THE SWAMP" Video
WAGE WAR — Briton Bond [lead vocals], Cody Quistad [rhythm guitar, clean vocals], Seth Blake [lead guitar], Chris Gaylord [bass], and Stephen Kluesener [drums] — are thrilled to announce their forthcoming EP, titled It Calls Me By Name. The band will unleash the latest beastly addition to its catalog on April 17 via Fearless Records. Pre-order it here.
Today, the band dropped the video for the first single "SONG OF THE SWAMP" and it's the most brutal song they've released in years — if not EVER!
What populates the thick and humid swamps of Florida? Alligators, anacondas, and other cold-blooded animals that can eviscerate your existence with a single bite. Fittingly, Wage War's absolutely savage new track, "Song of the Swamp," sounds exactly like how you would feel if any or all of the above-mentioned predators sank their teeth into your flesh. Rife with bloodthirsty screams, deadly riffage, and pummeling percussion that'll make you feel like the speedbag at the local boxing gym, it rages from start to finish. You will be, as the lyrics snarl, "overpowered" by every note. And that's just how metal masochists like it!
Head to the swamp and watch the video below.
"The tone setter," the band declares. "'SONG OF THE SWAMP' is rooted in where we're from. Driven by Florida and the raw aggression of nature, it's a heavy track built on tension and hostility."
Regarding the EP as a whole, the band says, "It Calls Me By Name is about being drawn to your roots. This isn't a concept EP but is meant to live in its own world. Five tracks shaped by Florida, the swamp, and the relentless aggression of nature. Built heavy, but still driven by the hooks that have defined us. It's our signature sound amplified and pushed further into metal than we've ever taken it
Wage War will waste no time bringing these leviathan-sized new songs to fans, as the band will return to the road this spring on the "It Calls Me By Name Tour," featuring support from Nevertel and Orthodox. The tour kicks off on April 28 in Phoenix and runs through May 31 in St. Petersburg, Florida. All dates are below. Get tickets here.
WAGE WAR ON TOUR:
WITH NEVERTEL + ORTHODOX:
4/28 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
4/29 — San Diego, CA — The Observatory North Park
4/30 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
5/2 — San Francisco, CA — The Fillmore
5/3 — Sacramento, CA — Ace of Spades
5/5 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union Event Center
5/7 — Denver, CO — The Ogden Theatre
5/8 — Omaha, NE — The Admiral
5/9 — Minneapolis, MN — First Avenue
5/12 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues
5/15 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore
5/16 — Pittsburgh, PA — The Roxian Theatre
5/17 — Baltimore, MD — Nevermore Hall
5/20 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza
5/22 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
5/23 — Allentown, PA — Archer Music Hall
5/26 — Richmond, VA — The National
5/27 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz
5/29 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade (Heaven)
5/30 — Jacksonville, FL — FIVE
5/31 — St. Petersburg, FL — Jannus Live
Myrath Tease Upcoming Album With New Single "Breathing Near The Roar"
Tunisian-French metal visionaries Myrath unleash their new single "Breathing Near The Roar," one of the most intense and emotionally charged tracks from their upcoming album Wilderness of Mirrors. Driven by thunderous riffs, cutting-edge production, and the unmistakable pulse of their ancestral heritage, the song captures inner battles at full force. It's a collision of tradition and modern metal that feels urgent, powerful, and deeply meaningful.
"Breathing Near The Roar" explores isolation, survival, and the fragile line between truth and illusion. Through haunting imagery and raw emotion, the lyrics portray the fight to stay alive — emotionally and spiritually.
Zaher Zorgati moves from vulnerability to explosive intensity, embodying the tension of standing on the edge yet refusing to fall. The hypnotic refrain rises like a ritual chant - a cry for release and transformation within the storm.
LISTEN TO THE NEW SINGLE — BELOW
Wilderness of Mirrors will be released on March 27 and features 10 brand-new, emotionally charged tracks that continue Myrath's evolution of blending their ancestral heritage influences with progressive and power metal. Fans can expect a journey through fantasy and reality, from haunting melodies to thunderous riffs and cinematic arrangements. To celebrate the release, Myrath will embark on a major European tour starting in April 2026, bringing Wilderness of Mirrors to fans across 16 countries.
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With millions of views on their cinematic music videos, critically acclaimed albums, and performances at festivals such as Hellfest, Wacken, and Sweden Rock, Myrath continue to captivate audiences worldwide. Wilderness of Mirrors represents the band at their most dynamic and authentic, a milestone in their journey toward becoming one of metal’s most legendary acts.
Pre-orders for Wilderness of Mirrors and tickets for the European tour are available now. Don't miss the next chapter in Myrath's epic musical journey.
ANTIMOZDEBEAST Releases Atmospheric New Single "The Temple of Vindication"
Enter into the "The Temple of Vindication" for an atmospheric exploration of introspection. In this new single, ANTIMOZDEBEAST, through an enveloping sound driven by industrial electronics, textural white noise and dream-like spoken lyrics, contains a philosophical questioning of the human experience.
ANTIMOZDEBEAST is the extreme industrial and electronic black metal project of multi-instrumentalist and producer Gabriel Palacio. "The Temple of Vindication" crawls through inner rebellion and spiritual interrogation, drawing lines between salvation, illusion, and the mind’s desperate attempts to interpret its suffering. This latest offering is taken from the upcoming full length album The Vagrant Unkempt Grave scheduled for release on May 15, 2026.
Seeking to make sense of the world in which we exist, both as an individual and examining the systems of power, "The Temple of Vindication" in its creation is a demonstration of how artistic expression can facilitate a means of escapism.
ANTIMOZDEBEAST announces the release of its new full length album The Vagrant Unkempt Grave. The record will be self released on May 15, 2026 and represents the next stage in the project’s ongoing examination of spiritual conflict, psychological unrest, and the erosion of collective belief systems.
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Active since 2019, ANTIMOZDEBEAST has developed a distinct sound built on harsh electronic structures, ritualistic pacing, and confrontational vocal expression. The Vagrant Unkempt Grave expands this approach into a cohesive meditation on the vagrant soul, the decay of creation, and the search for truth within systems shaped by myth, power, and distortion. The album spans seven tracks across fifty five minutes, including "Solitude", "The Temple of Vindication", and "Torn Mentality", and presents a continuous descent through themes of isolation, belief, manipulation, and internal collapse.
All music on The Vagrant Unkempt Grave is written, performed, recorded, mixed, mastered, and visually conceptualized by Gabriel Palacio. The album reflects a fully autonomous creative process and continues the project’s focus on exposing fractures within religion, politics, and social structures while encouraging critical thought and personal awakening.
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Amulets Announce "Rem(a)inders" EP + Share "Black Sheep"
Amulets, the project of Portland-based audio + visual artist Randall Taylor, has unveiled the new single "Black Sheep," the first taken from new EP Rem(a)inders, out April 10 via Pelagic Records.
Against a hazy analogue backdrop, ambient guitars reverberate and echo through the sonic landscape, creating a sensation of weightlessness that is both calming and unsettling. Melancholic and soaring, "Black Sheep" evokes a presence of isolation and longing in the emptiness. Through patient unfolding, this minimalist, poignant atmosphere raises in intensity, deliberate in its unhurried movement, leaving room for each sound to breathe, evolve, and fade into the next.
Amulets' new album Rema(i)nders marks the debut for Pelagic Records, a fitting home for a record that thrives in the liminal space between heaviness and fragility. Deeply immersive, the album navigates the dreamy boundaries between the tangible and the ethereal, where sound behaves as memory itself: Unstable, layered, and quietly transformative.
Randall Taylor's work uses analog tape and its imperfections to explore themes like degradation and nostalgia and their relationship to technology and to the self. By constructing and modifying tape loops and repurposing antiquated cassette players, Taylor creates dense, never-ending, looping soundscapes for both his live performances and sculptural sound art installations.
Known for his ability to weave soundscapes that evoke powerful emotions with minimalistic instrumentation, Taylor's newest project is a masterful exploration of mood, atmosphere, and texture.
Taylor comments, "Rema(i)nders started as a fragmented collection of songs, memories, ideas, and feelings that I wanted to mash and warp together beyond recognition. What I ended up creating was a beautiful mosaic of texture and light in this darkening world. To remain is to remind. To remind is to remain."
DEAD REGISTER Announces Fiber (10th Anniversary Deluxe Remaster)
Atlanta-based doomgaze trio DEAD REGISTER announces the release of Fiber (10th Anniversary Deluxe Remaster), arriving May 22, 2026 via AVR. Marking ten years since the band’s first full-length album reshaped their trajectory, the anniversary edition restores the original recordings with renewed depth and clarity while preserving the immediacy and emotional weight that made the record endure far beyond its initial release.
Alongside the announcement, DEAD REGISTER unveils the remastered version of the album’s defining centerpiece, "Fiber," available now on all streaming platforms.
Originally recorded in 2016 with minimal overdubs and performed largely live in the studio, Fiber (10th Anniversary Deluxe Remaster) captures DEAD REGISTER at a formative moment when instinct guided every decision. Built entirely from bass instruments, synthesizers, live drums, and voice, the album established the band’s unmistakable low-frequency identity and laid the foundation for a decade of touring and subsequent releases.
"Fiber" stands as one of the most essential compositions in the DEAD REGISTER catalog. Driven by hypnotic repetition and slow-burning tension, the track moves with ritualistic momentum, balancing heaviness with dark melodic restraint. Over the years, it has become a staple of the band’s live performances, frequently closing sets as audiences demand its immersive and cathartic release.
The remastered edition enhances the sonic density of the original recordings without sacrificing their raw human energy. Engineer and mastering specialist Dan Dixon revisited the material to reveal new dimensionality within the performances, allowing the interplay between rhythm, atmosphere, and vocal presence to resonate with greater physical impact.
Fiber (Remastered 10th Anniversary Ed) documents a band discovering its voice in real time. Sequenced as a continuous emotional arc, the album moves through isolation, intimacy, existential reflection, and controlled destruction before returning to its origin point through a newly included live bonus track, "Reverse (Live Bonus Track)," captured during the band’s original 2016 album release performance.
Since its initial release, DEAD REGISTER has continued to evolve through relentless touring and critically acclaimed releases, yet Fiber remains a cornerstone of the band’s identity. The anniversary edition serves both longtime listeners and new audiences, presenting the album as it was meant to be experienced: immersive, physical, and deeply human.
About DEAD REGISTER:
DEAD REGISTER formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 2013 with a singular intention to explore emotional and sonic weight through sound existing almost entirely in the lowest possible register. Built around bass instruments, synthesizers, piano, live drums, and a commanding baritone vocal presence, the band constructs immersive environments that favor atmosphere, tension, and physical impact over convention. The absence of guitar became foundational early on, allowing DEAD REGISTER to carve out a distinct identity rooted in density, space, and hypnotic repetition.
Founded by M. Chvasta and Avril Che, the project quickly evolved from experimentation into a fully realized live entity, later solidified through years of touring across the United States and Canada. The band’s performances emphasize raw execution with no backing tracks or artificial reinforcement, translating studio material into an immediate and visceral live experience shaped by volume, movement, and human interaction. Visual presentation remains inseparable from the music, with Che directing and producing the band’s video work and visual media entirely in-house.
Across multiple releases including Fiber, Captive, Don’t Fail Me, and Alive, DEAD REGISTER has developed a body of work defined by bleak romanticism, dark humor, noir atmosphere, and moments of unexpected vulnerability. Their sound draws from post-metal, gothic rock, industrial textures, and experimental songwriting while remaining resistant to easy classification. Each release expands the emotional vocabulary established at the band’s inception while maintaining an unwavering commitment to authenticity and physical sonic presence.
DEAD REGISTER operates as an ongoing exploration of connection, collapse, desire, and survival. The band continues to refine its approach through relentless live performance, collaborative visual art, and a dedication to creating music that resonates as both personal confrontation and shared catharsis.
DEAD REGISTER is:
M. Chvasta – Vocals, Bass VI, Bass IV
Avril Che – Bass Synth, 88 Keys, Vocals, Visual Media
Greg Meisenberg – Drums (Current)
Chad Williams - Drums on Fiber
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Gunshine Releases Second Single "Valentine" Ahead of Upcoming Album Grand Rising
Florida rock band Gunshine released their second single, “Valentine,” offering fans a taste of their forthcoming full-length album, Grand Rising, due out digitally on July 24 through vnclm_ / Create Music Group.
The album is now available on limited edition vinyl and CD here:
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The band unveiled the official music video February 14, Valentine's Day
Watch it Below:
While the digital release of Grand Rising arrives later this summer, fans won’t have to wait long to get their hands on the record. Physical copies of the album, including CD and double vinyl editions, alongside exclusive Gunshine merchandise, are available for purchase online at https://gunshine.diggers.store/ The CD and double vinyl will also be sold through the band at upcoming live shows.
"It's the oldest song in my collection and I'm glad it made the cut. The lyrics were written when I was 15 years old," says Jordan Benson. "Austin and I sat down, came up with an arrangement and there it was. The song was written about the kind of relationship I wanted to have, perfectly in love. Regardless of life problems, the love between a couple should always be the easiest."
"Jordan, along with being a great singer, is a great piano player as well. We wanted to showcase that a bit more on this record. When he and I were going through song ideas for the record, he mentioned he had an old idea and played me a rough version of the song with piano and one vocal track. I thought it was really interesting, and had a cool chord progression. I then took it home and put my spin on some melodies, and had fun with the production. I had a vision to pull it into a dramatic, epic 80's kind of vibe adding a Phil Collins inspired drum loop, Boston inspired lead guitar with the use of the Rockman, and many extra vocal layers," adds Austin Ingerman.
"We tracked the whole record, (except "Goth Girl" and "Single Looks Good On You"), in Las Vegas with producer/mixer Chris Collier (Korn, Mick Mars, Whitesnake, Lynchmob). I've been working with Chris for about 9 years now. He's incredibly talented, has a great ear, and adds a heavy hitting production value that makes the songs sonically translate very well."
"'Valentine' was one of the last songs we tracked for the record. When Chris heard the song he really liked it, and further dug into the production. He added a really cool string arrangement, and just made everything sound massive. He also tracked the bass and drums on this song, and mixed and mastered it as well."
"Valentine" is just another example of the depth and diversity of Gunshine.
Hailing from Pensacola, Florida, Gunshine have built a reputation on catchy vocal melodies, clever lyrics, blistering guitar riffs and solos, and a lethal rhythm section. Their sound blends edgy, raw Rock ’n’ Roll attitude with a melodic, Pop-forward sensibility, creating music that hits hard while remaining instantly memorable. Combined with their high-energy, commanding live performances, Gunshine continue to enthrall listeners and prove themselves a force to be reckoned with.
With Grand Rising, Gunshine raise the bar yet again in an exciting evolution of the band. The album takes listeners on a dynamic journey filled with genre-bending twists and turns, shifting moods, and unexpected vibes—all while staying true to the core elements that set Gunshine apart. Featuring 13 tracks, each single-worthy in its own right, Grand Rising is poised to become a modern-day rock classic.
CRIMSON GLORY Announce their First New Album in 26 Years “Chasing The Hydra”, Lyric Video for Self-Titled First Single is Out Now
BraveWords Records is excited to announce the new Crimson Glory album “Chasing The Hydra”, the first new album from Crimson Glory in 26 years. The album will be released worldwide on all digital services, CD and vinyl on April 17th.
Alongside mainstay founding members Ben, Jeff and Dana, the band announced in 2023 the addition of amazing new vocalist Travis Wills and guitarist Mark Borgmeyer. The band have been touring heavily over the past year... making this album one of the most anticipated releases of 2026 within the Heavy Metal Scene!
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Talking about the new album “Chasing The Hydra” Crimson Glory said, “We are extremely excited and honored for the release of a new Crimson Glory album. The fans have waited a long time and deserve a great album, and that's just what we're going to give them. Travis's voice was the last ingredient needed to make this possible. We can't wait for the world to hear it!”
The vinyl version of Crimson Glory's "Chasing the Hydra" will be released and distributed by No Remorse Records.
The available vinyl formats will be:
- Special Liquid-Filled Vinyl, limited and hand-numbered to 100 copies.
- Hydra's Breath Vinyl, limited to 100 copies.
- Yellow / Black Splatter Vinyl, limited to 200 copies.
- Half Orange / Half Red Vinyl, limited to 200 copies.
- Black Vinyl.
All vinyl versions will be high quality, 180gr heavy-weight vinyl, including insert with lyrics.
Additionally, No Remorse Records will also sell exclusively at their online store a deluxe box set edition, limited and hand-numbered to only 100 copies, including the vinyl version in exclusive gold color, an exclusive cassette tape, the CD version, and a Crimson Glory full-autographed photo.
About Crimson Glory:
Crimson Glory, an American heavy metal institution that formed in 1983 in Sarasota, Florida, USA. The classic line-up featured vocalist Midnight, guitarists Jon Drenning and Ben Jackson, bass guitarist Jeff Lords, and drummer Dana Burnell. With this line-up, they rose to international fame in the mid-1980s and were considered one of the pioneers of the American progressive metal movement, alongside bands like Queensrÿche, Dream Theater, Fates Warning, and Watchtower. With 3/5 of the classic line up still intact, and now joined by acclaimed new vocalist Travis Wills, the band have been touring heavily over the past year... making this album one of the most anticipated releases of 2026 within the Heavy Metal Scene!
Via Doloris Release Luminous New Single “Un Franc Soleil”
Via Doloris is rooted in an inward journey rather than orthodoxy. Conceived in solitude and shaped by discipline, composer and multi-instrumentalist Gildas Le Pape (ex-Satyricon) traces a melodic, atmospheric and introspective path through black metal’s foundations on upcoming debut album Guerre et Paix. He’s joined by Frost, the legendary drummer of Satyricon and 1349, who provides a sense of persistence, grounded and unyielding.
Today, Via Doloris are releasing the second advanced single from Guerre et Paix. Standing among the album’s most luminous moments, “Un Franc Soleil” captures a fleeting sensation of release after prolonged inner unrest. An atmospheric depiction of an illusion glimpsed from afar, the song evokes the distant promise of a life freed from struggle, a vision radiant yet never fully attained.
Listen to “Un Franc Soleil” below.
Guerre et Paix comes out March 20 on Season of Mist.
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“Un Franc Soleil” captures Via Doloris at their most expansive and textural. The song unfolds in measured restraint; layered guitars trace gentle melodic figures across a patient rhythmic foundation. Frost’s nuanced drumming anchors the gradual ascent of each chord progression, allowing melody to emerge from distortion and clarity from dissonance. Written in French, the lyrics carry vulnerability and resolve in equal measure, portraying serenity not as certainty, but as something only ever approached.
Within the broader architecture of Guerre et Paix, “Un Franc Soleil” functions as a threshold: a contemplative pause before the album returns to denser and more conflicted terrain.
Based in Oslo, Gildas Le Pape first gained attention in 2007 when he joined the legendary Satyricon as a guitarist. Over the next six years, he toured the world and contributed to the band’s recorded legacy, before stepping away to explore a broad range of musical directions. In time, this path led him back to extreme music, this time with a renewed creative vision and sharpened intent. In 2023, he invited his long-time collaborator, Frost — arguably one of the most accomplished drummers in the genre — to join him in bringing the debut release to life.
Line-up:
Gildas le Pape — Lead Vocals, Choirs, Guitars, Bass
Frost — Session Drums
Production Credits:
Drums and vocals recorded at Red Room Studios, Norway.
Drums and vocals engineered by Mattis Elvestuen, guitars engineered by Gildas Le Pape & Mattis Elvestuen.
Produced by Gildas le Pape.
Mixed by Nicolai Codling & Gildas le Pape.
Mastered by Magnus Gulbrandsen at Jeløy Sound Mastering.
Guest Artist:
Raido (Ferriterium, Heimsgard, Karne) — Guest Vocals on Track 3.
Cover Art:
Artwork by Gildas le Pape.
Photography:
Cover artwork & press photography by Linnea Syversen.
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Hardline Announce New Album "Shout" + Share "Rise Up" Video
It's impossible to tell the full story of Hardline's new studio album Shout without mentioning their 1992 classic Double Eclipse.
After all, that was the moment when this exceptional hard rock act's unique artistic DNA was created — its first draft almost perfect. Since then, Hardline have released six studio albums — each considered to be a highlight of the genre.
Shout, arriving April 17, sees the band — helmed by American vocalist Johnny Gioeli (Axel Rudi Pell, Crush 40) and his Italian teammates, keyboardist Alessandro Del Vecchio (Vanden Plas, Jorn); guitarist Luca Princiotta; bassist Anna Portalupi; and drummer Marco Di Salvia — take up where their 1992 masterpiece left off.
"Our current album features our typical choruses and the classic songwriting style of Double Eclipse supported by a contemporary production and state-of-the-art sound. The album gives you that feeling you get when you roll down your car window and turn up the radio on full blast," says Gioeli, describing the ten new songs.
He adds, "This band doesn't want to reinvent its music. Hardline is Hardline, and our fans know what to expect from us!"
First single "Rise Up" is the perfect foretaste of the album which spews the historical, current, and future melodic consistency of Hardline.
Watch the "Rise Up" video below:
Shout will be released on April 17 through Steamhammer worldwide in the following configurations:
*CD DigiPak
*LP, 140 g, black vinyl, padded inner sleeve, coloured insert
*Exclusive CD/LP Bundles with a shirt only at the Steamhammer shop
*Download + Streaming
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Luca Princiotta (guitar); Alessandro Del Vecchio (keyboards); Johnny Gioeli (vocals); Anna Portalupi (bass); Marco Di Salvia (drums).
