LUNGBURNER Releases New Single "Apostasy" Ahead of Upcoming Album Dogma, Out April 17

LUNGBURNER has released their new single "Apostasy," the second track from their forthcoming third full-length album Dogma, due out April 17 - pre-orders are available HERE. A song that has already become a staple in the band’s live sets throughout 2025, "Apostasy" captures a balance of controlled intensity and raw emotion.

The track begins with a sample of philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti challenging the role of religion in shaping false realities and imposed truths. From there, "Apostasy" builds into a focused and aggressive composition that reflects the tension involved in breaking away from deeply rooted cultural and ideological systems. It presents both confrontation and release, centered on rejecting expectation and inherited belief.

While the title references the act of leaving one’s birth religion, often at significant personal risk, "Apostasy" extends beyond that idea. The song stands as a statement of individual direction and the pursuit of truth and peace, even when it comes at the cost of social acceptance. It reflects a willingness to move forward without guarantees.

The song was the second written for Dogma and developed from an earlier piece by Joshua. Its early creation helped shape the direction of the album, both thematically and sonically. Its reception in live settings has reinforced its place as a defining track in this cycle.

With Dogma, LUNGBURNER continues to explore themes of identity, belief, and autonomy through a direct and uncompromising sound. "Apostasy" offers a clear introduction to the record’s core ideas.

Dogma arriving in full on April 17.

About LUNGBURNER:

LUNGBURNER is an Atlanta, Georgia based heavy music band formed in Athens, Georgia in 2023 by guitarist and vocalist Jens Anderberg, guitarist Joseph Mills, and drummer Dylan Mincey. The band quickly developed a reputation for combining the crushing weight of southern sludge and doom with industrial textures, progressive songwriting, and atmospheric melody. Current members include Jens Anderberg on guitar and lead vocals, Joseph Mills on guitar and backup vocals, and Joshua Broughton on bass, with a new drummer currently being finalized.

Drawing influence from artists such as YOB, HIGH ON FIRE, KILLING JOKE, NINE INCH NAILS, PRINCE, SLOMATICS, OPETH, LED ZEPPELIN, and MINISTRY, LUNGBURNER creates rhythmically mature heavy music built on downtuned guitars, layered samples and synth textures, and dynamic song structures. Their sound blends the density of doom with progressive timing and melodic depth while maintaining a powerful live energy.

The band released their debut album Embers in January 2024 followed by their sophomore record Natura Duale in September 2024 through Electric Desert Records, along with the standalone single "Misery" in 2024. Both releases helped establish the band within the underground heavy music scene, earning placements including #32 on the Doom Charts in September 2024, Rob Hammer Band of the Year 2024, Weedian Top 100 of 2024, and Monster Riff Top 75 of 2024.

LUNGBURNER has performed widely across the southeastern United States, appearing at festivals such as Tampa Doom & Gloom Fest, Gravitoid Heavy Music Doomfest, Seismic Fest, ATL Doom Fest, Stoned Riff Revival, and AthFest, while also touring the region in 2025 on the Fall Into Darkness Tour with FALSE GODS. Additional highlights include opening for BARONESS at their Atlanta New Year's Eve 2025 performance and headlining Doomed and Stoned Fest in Asheville, North Carolina.

Outside of music, all members work professionally in various engineering fields, and none of them originally came from traditional doom or stoner rock backgrounds. Their approach to the genre grew organically from a shared appreciation for heavy music and experimentation, which continues to shape the band's evolving sound as they move toward a more progressive direction while maintaining their doom foundation.

LUNGBURNER is:

Jens Anderberg — guitar, lead vocals
Joseph Mills — guitar, backup vocals
Joshua Broughton — bass

CONNECT WITH LUNGBURNER:

Bandcamp: https://lungburner.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lungburneratl
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lungburneratl
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lungburneratl
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0WRBgLDbYMfLSrbb3tjNzK
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/lungburner/1724598173

HOKKA UNLEASH CINEMATIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'BLACKBIRD'

HOKKA return with a powerful new chapter in their unfolding musical saga. The warrior and the sensai - Joel Hokka (ex-Blind Channel) and Pauli Rantasalmi (ex-The Rasmus) - continue their journey with the release of the gripping new single 'Blackbird'.

Taken from the upcoming album VIA MISERIA IV, set for release on April 24 via Nuclear Blast Records, 'Blackbird' delivers another intense and emotionally charged installment in the project’s evolving narrative. Driven by haunting melodies and cinematic production, the track dives also a bit deeper into the heavier side of the band. 

Accompanied by a striking new cinematic video, 'Blackbird' continues the storyline introduced in the previous singles, expanding the visual and emotional world of HOKKA. The song builds with relentless energy before soaring into a powerful chorus that hits straight to the heart.

With 'Blackbird', HOKKA once again blend storytelling, atmosphere, and raw emotion - offering a glimpse into the dramatic universe that awaits on VIA MISERIA IV.

Check out the video for 'Blackbird' below:  

Listen to 'Blackbird' on all platforms: 
https://hokka.bfan.link/blackbird

Pre-order VIA MISERIA IV: 
https://hokka.bfan.link/via-miseria-iv


Joel Hokka comments on the song: 

"'Blackbird' is the latest single from the upcoming debut album “Via Miseria IV”. This track shows the heavier side of HOЖA. With a riff influenced by the very roots of heavy metal and melodies echoing from the Nordic darkness, this track serves as a perfect introduction to the debut album. Revenge with love, enjoy!

In addition, HOKKA hrecently announced their first live shows for 2026 giving fans the opportunity to experience the power and storytelling of the warrior and sensai saga on stage for the first time.

ine up:
Joel Hokka - vocals
Pauli Rantasalmi - guitar
Jimi Aslak - drums

social media: 
Instagram: @joelhokka @jimiaslak @paulirantasalmi
Tiktok: @joelhokka @jimiaslak
YouTube: @hokkasyndicate

Modesty Blaise presents "The Little Things You Do" ahead of "Melancholia - Remaster" 25th Anniversary Edition

Bristol indiepop collective Modesty Blaise presents "The Little Things You Do", a lost masterpiece of baroque-pop, as a remaster that finally delivers the lush, orchestral depth originally intended for its aborted 7-inch release. The video footage was filmed during the Melancholia tour in Germany, just after the original  album was released.

Previewing the remastered 25th Anniversary edition of their seminal album "Melancholia", this single breathes new life into this cult-classic, trading its mysterious history for a polished, high-fidelity presence that demands a place in the modern pop canon.

One of the many standout tracks from this record, 'The Little Things You Do' was slated to be the third single from the cult classic album but that didn’t happen - the band had started recording a video and then it stopped and now nobody can remember why! Frontman and founder Jonny Collins shares, “It was always going to be a single, that’s why we recorded a single version. I wonder what happened”.

The 2026 remaster was prepared with a light-touch approach, focused on clarity and depth rather than reinvention. Greater dynamic range and enhanced detail bring new presence to the recording, revealing subtle textures and spatial nuance while preserving the character of the original mix. Featuring newly-restored audio, many outtakes from the original sessions and updated artwork in a fantastic new 3 Disc version, this release reflects on the album’s legacy and continued resonance.

Modesty Blaise have also shared the lead track, "Carol Mountain" as a Bandcampexclusive, the video for which was created from footage shot when Modesty Blaise played in New York in 2002, when the band was made up of Jonny Collins, David W Brown, Gregory Jones, Clem Courtney and Julien Clapperton.

Modesty Blaise have been around since 1993 in various guises. In that year, they recorded their debut single 'Christina Terrace' with Edwyn Collins at the helm, garnering them immediate success with a live appearance on ITV and inclusion among many end-of-year top music rankings. Other highlights include supporting Robbie Williams at London's O2 Arena, inclusion in a Rough Trade compilation, an ITV company documentary on Jonny Collins, and a BBC Radio session involving seventeen people.

“For quite a while now, people have been asking us why our biggest album wasn’t available to stream. We decided that, if we were going to do it, we’d do it properly”, says Jonny Collins.

Originally on CD and vinyl, "Melancholia" remains a quietly influential work more than two decades after its release — defined by emotional precision, sonic restraint, and a timeless sense of atmosphere. The 2026 remaster has been completed with a light-touch approach, focused on clarity and depth rather than reinvention. Greater dynamic range and enhanced detail bring new presence to the recording, revealing subtle textures and spatial nuance while preserving the character of the original mix.

On March 20th, 'The Little Things You Do' is available across digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp.  The "Melancholia - Remaster" album will be released on April 24th.

CREDITS
Written by Jonny Collins
Mixed & produced by Jonny Collins
Remastering at White House Studio by original engineer Martin Nichols 
Jonny Collins - vocals & guitar
David W Brown - bass guitar
Gregory Jones - guitar & vocals
Clem Courtney - organ &vocals
Julien Clapperton - drums & cymbals

Video created by Jonny Collins

​Germany tour footage filmed by Bernd Kabs

Cover artwork by Gregory Jones
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Via Doloris Premiere Debut Album Guerre et Paix

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 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.  

Guerre et Paix comes out this Friday, March 20 on Season of Mist, but you can hear all seven piercing songs today by listening to the full album stream on Black Metal Promotion.

Listen to Guerre et Paix Below:

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Born in Brittany, France, and based in Oslo, Le Pape first gained attention as guitarist in Satyricon from 2007 to 2013, touring extensively and contributing to the band’s self-titled album. After stepping away to explore a broad range of musical directions, he returned to extreme music with a renewed creative vision and sharpened intent. Via Doloris represents the culmination of that journey: a project shaped by solitude, discipline and an uncompromising sense of craft.

Rooted in Nordic black metal tradition yet guided by melody, restraint and emotional depth, Via Doloris occupies a space distinct from genre convention. Le Pape writes all music and lyrics, performing guitars, bass and vocals. The compositions favor measured, expressive arcs over aggression or spectacle, with melody serving as the driving force rather than ornamentation. Folk and pagan influences surface throughout the arrangements, lending the album a timeless, almost ritualistic atmosphere. Lyrics shift between French, English and Norwegian, each language chosen deliberately for its emotional weight and texture.

Frost’s nuanced playing adds both weight and subtlety to the record. Guest vocals on "Omniprésents" are performed by the late Raido (Ferriterium, Heimsgard, Karne).

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.

 

Follow Via Doloris:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viadolorisofficial/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/via.doloris/

Bandcamp: https://viadoloris.bandcamp.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2R3PxQ7zeA3BpPhpI1JlxF

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/via-doloris/1862267909

Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/362455292

Erdve Release Grief-Striken New Single “Nyra”

Lithuanian experimental metal band Erdve reveal “Nyra”, the lead single from their upcoming full-length album Epigrama. The song introduces the emotional and conceptual gravity that shapes the record, presenting grief not as a fleeting reaction but as a force that traps the individual within cycles of memories and unresolved responsibilities.

Watch “Nyra” below:

EPIGRAMA is out May 29th via Season of Mist.

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Driven by dense atmosphere and deliberate pacing, “Nyra” unfolds as a suffocating meditation on loss and recollection. The composition develops through carefully structured tension rather than sudden aggression, allowing heavy, atmospheric guitars and restrained rhythmic movement to create a gradual sense of psychological pressure. This controlled intensity reflects the album’s broader commitment to intentional songwriting, where each element contributes to a cohesive emotional architecture.

Accompanying the single, ERDVE present a music video filmed at the Park of Europe in Joneikiškės, Lithuania. The visual unfolds among monumental sculptural works, including Double Negative Pyramid by Sol LeWitt (1999), Space of Unknown Growth by Magdalena Abakanowicz (1998), Lying Head by A. Jacovskis (2001), Chamber of Light by Aleš Veselý (1997), and White by Artūras Raila (1992).

Video Credits

Director and DOP - Vaidotas Darulis

Crew

Adomas Varnelis

Karolis Urbanavičius

Valdas Voveraitis

Simas Kazlauskas and family

Kernius Marcinkevičius

The band is known to dive into unexpected ventures by choosing to perform in places that intuitively seem incoherent to the type of music being played or are not considered to be regular venues. First such show took place in the church of St. John's 2019 and another one in Lukiškės Ex-Prison, both in Vilnius, Lithuania.

After the second album, the band took some time to rediscover their relationship with music and identified the elements that would convey their future vision in the most truthful way. This idea is followed by their 2026 release - EPIGRAMA, that delivers a familiar, yet a fundamentally different approach towards experimenting within the confines of heavy music and reflective storytelling. The goal was to craft a meticulous consistency between the music, lyrics and sound production, where every aspect of the song works together to create meaningful impact. This album marks a new beginning for ERDVE, in the process of rediscovery, experimentation and raw expression.

Line-up:

Vaidotas Darulis — Vocals, Guitars

Adomas Varnelis — Guitar

Valdas Voveraitis — Drums

Karolis Urbanavičius — Bass

Production Credits:

Self-produced by Vaidotas Darulis & Adomas Varnelis.
Mixed Vaidotas Darulis & Adomas Varnelis.
Mastered by Vaidotas Darulis.

Cover Art:

Photography by Vaidotas Darulis.

Designed by Vaidotas Darulis,

Vainius Česnauskas (https://www.instagram.com/vainius.art/),

Marija Česnauskienė-Dvarionaitė(https://www.instagram.com/maryces.art/).

Pre-order & Pre-save

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Available Formats:

CD Digipak

Digital Download

12” Vinyl Gatefold — Black

12” Coloured Vinyl Gatefold — Silver, Black & White Marbled

Booking Contact:

Vaidotas Darulis

erdvelt@gmail.com

Follow Erdve:
Bandcamp: https://erdvesom.bandcamp.com/album/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_erdve_/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erdvelt/

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erdve

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7uctedT9WR5dzqjAOx3jKN

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/erdve/1299788970

Tidal: https://tidal.com/artist/9229661

Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/13602259

Cursed Awakening Unleashes New Single “The Rift” From Upcoming Album Path Of The Soul

CURSED AWAKENING has released their new single, “The Rift,” taken from their upcoming album Path Of The Soul, due out August 2026.

“The Rift” jumps straight into the verse riff, a jumpy, chaotic and energetic thrashy riff that sets the pace immediately. After its relentless opening, the song suddenly slows into a more melodic bridge that opens into dual lead harmonies. The momentum builds again with a solo before dropping into a breakdown. The track then returns to the second verse riff at a faster tempo and closes with the chorus.

The structure mirrors the central theme of the song. It begins with speed and intensity, slows into reflection, and then surges forward again before breaking apart. The pacing reflects the internal fracture at the heart of the story.

“The Rift” represents a turning point in the narrative of Path Of The Soul. The concept character finds himself deep in the consequences of bad decisions and prolonged suffering. At this point he experiences a mental schism, realizing he must decide whether to continue on his path or attempt to repair the damage he has caused.

The rift itself is a mental dialogue. The character recognizes that the self deception in his life had become his “dominion,” a failed life he created and continued to defend. This realization is captured in the line that appears just before the breakdown: “I’ve burned my life to ash, I am my own demise, entombed in my own lies.”

During early development the band referred to the song as “The Riff.” Through several iterations of the track, the opening riff remained unchanged and ultimately became the foundation for the finished version.

“The Rift” will appear on Path Of The Soul, the upcoming full length album from CURSED AWAKENING, scheduled for release in August 2026.

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About CURSED AWAKENING

Formed in Chicago, Illinois in 2021, CURSED AWAKENING (formerly known as ARRHYTHMIA) delivers a thrashy death metal sound rooted in classic influences such as DEATH, BOLT THROWER, AT THE GATES, SLAYER, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, and SUFFOCATION. Their music combines old school riffing, melodic passages, neoclassical soloing, and introspective lyricism that goes beyond surface level extremity.

After reforming under the CURSED AWAKENING name in early 2026, the band solidified their creative identity and lineup. The current lineup consists of Abraham Verdin on rhythm guitar and lead vocals, Michael Nystrom Bala on lead guitar, Brady Dukart on bass and backing vocals, and Ronnie James Keough on drums.

Following their self released single "Rest In Chains" in August 2024 and notable live performances in Chicago and beyond, CURSED AWAKENING continues to sharpen their sound and vision. "Past Newtonium" stands as both a continuation and escalation, marking a darker and heavier chapter as the band moves toward their upcoming 2026 album.

CURSED AWAKENING is:

Abraham Verdin – Rhythm Guitar, Lead Vocals
Michael Nystrom Bala – Lead Guitar
Brady Dukart – Bass, Backing Vocals
Ronnie James Keough – Drums

Folk Duo Tabernis Reveals New Single "Mel Obscurum (Palästinalied)" + Video

Folk duo TABERNIS channel the Middle Ages with their new single, "Mel Obscurum (Palästinalied)." The second single off of their upcoming album, Seasons of the Dark Hive, out April 24 via Napalm Records, shows their alluring devotion to the craft, as it is a rendition of an actual medieval song! Their version of celebrated German poet Walther von der Vogelweide's 13th-century "Palestine Song," one of the most famous surviving medieval songs, bestows a special historicism upon TABERNIS' alluring debut.

TABERNIS about "Mel Obscurum (Palästinalied)":
"We have covered the instrumental version of this iconic medieval masterpiece, which is known to everyone. Out of deep respect for the original work, we decided to adapt it to our own style. In our version, the music is interwoven with a text evoking the season of our Dark Hive: Vespera — the rest, the twilight. As the cold covers the land, the bees huddle together to protect their Queen and preserve the heart of the hive."

Watch the official video for "Mel Obscurum (Palästinalied)" Below:

Hear the call: TABERNIS summon the shadows for their debut album, Seasons of the Dark Hive, coming April 26 via Napalm Records. Born out of a passion for history, the enigmatic folk duo created an immersive sound, with bagpipes and davul bringing medieval times to life. TABERNIS intertwine ancient tradition and dark mysticism, their haunting harmonies gifting melodies to the delicate art of beekeeping. Already having performed at major festivals like Wacken and Summer Breeze Open Air off of their debut EP, Seasons of the Dark Hive will divulge more of the band's secrets to an ever-growing following.

Crafting captivating tunes from echoes of the past, TABERNIS explore age-old heritage with an almost other-worldly charm. Reaching out into the darkness, the duo arranges an ethereal undertow as seductive as honey. Seasons of the Dark Hive is an intoxicating experience, an alluring journey into the shadows. Amidst the bees, you are never alone. Together, we rise. Welcome to the Dark Hive.

TABERNIS about Seasons of the Dark Hive:
"The album Season of the Dark Hive came to life naturally, without ever forcing anything. We let the energies that live within us come out in an authentic way, using the keys we have at our disposal. With the support of Napalm Records, we can deliver quality work and open the world of TABERNIS to humans from all horizons. We drew from cultures and musical styles from all eras, from everything that has inspired us through the ages, while keeping our foundation: drum & bagpipe. This is only the beginning of the story. The energies of the seasons guide our lives and our strength, just as they do on this album."

Order Your Copy of Seasons of the Dark Hive NOW!

TABERNIS LIVE 2026:
Festivals
4/4 — Mons, Belgium — Trolls & Légendes
5/23 — Leipzig, Germany — Wave-Gotik-Treffen
6/11–6/12 — Kranichfeld, Germany — Sternenklang Festival
6/13 — Holzappel, Germany — Mahlstrom Open Air
6/20 — Merseburg, Germany — Schlossfestspiele Merseburg
8/8–8/9 — Hildesheim, Germany — M’era Luna
9/12 — Erfurt, Germany — Fantasypark

TABERNIS are:
Noxifer (Beekeeper) – Bagpipe 
Umbrae (Beekeeper) – Davul

Thundermother Release Video For New Live Single "Can You Feel It — Live in Cologne"

Swedish rockers THUNDERMOTHER let us join the energetic experience that is their live shows once again with the third single from their upcoming live album, Live'n'Alive, coming digitally on April 17 via Napalm Records. Next up as a pre-taste of their first album with their new label is "Can You Feel It," originally released on their latest studio album, Dirty & Divine, in 2025.

The track from THUNDERMOTHER's first album with their current lineup shines just as bright in its new live setting as previous hits. Recorded during a show in Cologne, Germany, in February 2025, "Can You Feel It" is now a powerful kick-off for a powerful album. Alongside it, THUNDERMOTHER share video footage, mirroring the thrilling atmosphere, as well as two further songs: "I Don’t Know You — Live in Cologne" (Black and Gold, 2022) and "Thunderous — Live in Copenhagen" (Rock 'N' Roll Disaster, 2014) are also available to stream now. This is pure rock'n'roll — and you can feel it!

Filippa Nässil about "Can You Feel It — Live in Cologne":
"There's something magical that happens when a good riff comes on through a Marshall stack. I came up with the idea for the song while walking and blasting rock music. We've opened gigs with this song, and therefore it also opens the live album since it follows the setlist. It's heavier and even better than the studio recording. Enjoy."

Watch the Official Live Video for "Can You Feel It — Live in Cologne" Below:

Swedish rock'n'roll powerhouse THUNDERMOTHER are set to unleash a thrilling new live album, Live'n'Alive, out digitally on April 17 and physically on July 10 via Napalm Records! Founded in 2009 by guitarist Filippa Nässil, the band is well-known for their electrifying rock anthems and relentless touring – some live highlights include supporting the legendary Scorpions both in North America and Europe, playing the KISS Kruise, and performing regularly at major festivals such as Wacken Open Air. In 2025, THUNDERMOTHER unleashed their highly acclaimed sixth album, Dirty & Divine — their first with the new lineup consisting of Filippa Nässil, vocalist Linnéa Vikström Egg, returning bass player Majsan Lindberg, and drummer Joan Massing — hitting the top 3 on the Official German Rock/Metal Charts. Live'n'Alive was recorded on the European headline tour that followed – this hefty 19-track offering showcases THUNDERMOTHER’s explosive live energy through their 2025 setlist.

With no backing tracks, overdubs or re-recording of instruments, Live'n'Alive makes no compromises. This is THUNDERMOTHER – 100% live, 100% rock'n'roll! Live'n'Alive will be available as a digital album first — stay tuned for physical formats!

Filippa Nässil about Live’n’Alive:
"It's all live. We use no backing tracks like almost every band does today. We have made no overdubs or re-recordings of instruments. It's ALL live and rock'n'roll. Me on guitar, Majsan Lindberg on bass, Joan Massing on drums, and Linnéa Vikström on lead vox and rhythm guitars on some songs. Song order is not compromised, it's our setlist of 2025, through and through. Hell yeah, this is how it's done."

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THUNDERMOTHER LIVE 2026:
Supporting Judas Priest w/ DOMINUM
8/23 — Sankt Goarshausen, Germany — Freilichtbühne Loreley

THUNDERMOTHER ARE:
Filippa Nässil — Guitar, Backing Vox
Majsan Lindberg — Bass, Backing Vox
Linnéa Vikström Egg —Lead Vox, Guitar
Joan Massing — Drums

Dominum Announce New Album "Night is Calling" Out 7/3 — PRE-ORDER

DOMINUM return with their third full-length album, Night is Calling, out July 3 via Napalm Records. After storming straight into the Top 10 of the Official German Album Charts with their previous album The Dead Don't Die, the fast-rising band led by mastermind and vocalist Felix Heldt – better known to fans as "Dr. Dead" – is ready to open the next chapter of their dark and theatrical universe.

Blending substantial songwriting with heavy riffs, arena-ready hooks and irresistibly catchy choruses, DOMINUM have carved out their own thrilling niche between modern metal and horror aesthetics. With their bombastic sound and unmistakable stage presence, the band continues its unstoppable rise within the international metal scene. Night is Calling is now available for pre-order – selected formats include the Live at Wacken 2025 bonus album.

Dr. Dead on Night is Calling:
"'They grow up so fast."' – Ugh. It makes me sick.
And now I feel it myself: my zombies have grown up. Our creation… has grown up too.

But unlike the pitiful rest, we don’t mourn our childhood. No. We revel in who we are. Being a child, being an adult – what does that even mean? Anyway — the world lies at our feet, and we can do whatever we damn well please.

Believe me from firsthand experience: An army of zombies makes everything a hell of a lot easier… and way more fun with every bit of trouble getting the punch it deserves. We have the power to reshape our world. And oh, we do.

Night is Calling - this is our outlet.

Stronger melodies, heavier riffs, sharper, unflinching lyrics — honesty as our deadliest weapon. We are who we are. And you… you're in this whether you like it or not. The undead are on the march, more relentless than ever. Join us – immediately, willingly… or a little later when we come to your neighborhood.

Either way… we'll be seeing you.

Dr. Dead"

Get your copy of Night is Calling NOW

DOMINUM ARE:
Dr. Dead – Vocals
Patient 0 – Bass
Victor Hilltop – Drums
Tommy Kemp – Guitars

Adam Ezra Group - REVELATE ALBUM PRESALE!!!

It’s an exciting chapter right now for AEG. So many new folks are finding us through streaming and socials, filling up our concerts, and helping this little village of ours grow in all the ways we always hoped it might...

Some of you have been with us for a while, and we know you’ve been watching and rooting for us. Our upcoming album, REVELATE, is inspired by you. You’ve helped us pick these songs, and inspired us to really invest in the kind of album we’ve always wanted to release...recorded live in an amazing studio with some insanely talented musical guests, and diving deep into beautiful artwork that really weaves together with the music...

There are many of you who aren’t sentimental about this kind of thing, and that’s OK! We’re a live band, and that will always be the core of who we are. But for those of you who have been waiting to hold an AEG recording like this in your hands, we want you to be able to have the very first copies of our very first printing...

THE PRESALE:

I’ve had people asking me about a vinyl release for about a decade now, so thanks to you we’re finally releasing REVELATE as a big, beautiful, old-school vinyl record.

This album will not only be our first vinyl release ever, but it will be a double vinyl record, filled with artwork inspired by the tapestry of these songs along with lyrics.

This week we’re opening a presale for the first limited pressing of REVELATE.

During the presale we’ll be personally signing and hand-numbering every vinyl and CD you order, album numbers will be assigned in the order your presales come in. (For you CD buyers, we still love the artwork so much, but we couldn’t squeeze the lyrics on there...we’ll be posting them on our website for you!)

We’re also including signed REVELATE album release concert posters in the presale, commemorating our biggest show to date at House of Blues Boston – June 20th.

Signed & Numbered Vinyl (Double Album) — $75
Signed & Numbered CD — $35
Signed Album Release Concert Poster — $25

REVELATE Album Presale


If you'd like to be a part of the village descending upon Boston for the release concert on Saturday, June 20th, here’s a link to grab tickets:

Tickets for House of Blues Boston

Thrash Metal Outfit NUKEM Launches Vicious New Single ft. Rob Cavestany of Death Angel

California has always been fertile ground for thrash metal, leading the charge with some of the genre's most legendary acts. San Diego's NUKEM follows in the footsteps of thrash metal's founding fathers, producing the kind of time-tested, neck-breaking thrash that invokes deep nostalgia while still sounding fresh and modern.

The thrashers are now launching the latest aural assault from the offering, "Into the Kill Zone," which features a guest solo by DEATH ANGEL shredder Rob Cavestany. The song can be found along with a lyric video below

Nukem guitarist Steve Brogden comments, "This was one of the earlier songs we had written for this album and it came together rather fast and easy. My original working title for it was 'DA01' because I felt it had some heavy influence from our brothers in Death Angel, so it only felt fitting to ask Rob Cavestany to lay down a guest solo! Rob came out swinging and he knocked it out of the park!

"The song's actual topic came a book of the same name written by a retired police officer. He interviewed other officers on the weight of drawing their weapon in the line of duty and having to make split second decisions that could mean life or death to the officer or the ones they are sworn to protect. A pretty heavy topic that I don’t feel is touched on very often."

The track is taken from the band's forthcoming sophomore full-length, 'The Grave Remains,' which is due on April 10, 2026 via Redefining Darkness. Pre-orders are now live in the U.S. HERE and the rest of the world HERE.

Nukem is a Thrash metal force from San Diego, California, that delivers an honest, old school thrash attack. Formed in 2012, Nukem released their 2016 debut album "The Unholy Trinity,' which was mixed & mastered by Ulrich Wild (Pantera, Static X, Dethklok, White Zombie) and was released via Sleaszy Rider Records out of Greece.

Nukem had entered the studio in 2024 once again with Ulrich Wild to work on our second album. Ten songs of pure molten metal! Some songs are full on unstoppable Bay Area style Thrash metal violence while others are more of a mid tempo power groove. Nukem has now forged a new union with Redefining Darkness for the release of their oncoming onslaught... stay tuned!

Recording Lineup:

Steve Brogden - Vocals & Guitar

Norm Leggio - Drums

Don Lauder - Bass

Live Lineup:

Steve Brogden - Vocals & Guitar

Norm Leggio - Drums

Don Lauder - Bass

Xander Gambini - Guitar

Special Guests:

Gary Holt (Exodus, Slayer) - Solo on 'Empress of Evil'

Lee Altus (Exodus/Heathen) - Solo on 'Don’t believe a word'

Rob Cavestany (Death Angel) - Solo on 'Into the Kill Zone'

Russ Tippons (Satan) - Solo on 'Random Acts of Violence'

Laura Christine (Dark Angel/Warface) - Solo on 'Empress of Evil'

Cover Art: Megan Mushi

Produced by Steve Brogden & Nukem

Recorded at The Wilderness with Ulrich Wild & Forge Audio with Steve Brogden  

Forge Audio with Steve Brogden

Mixed by Ulrich Wild 

Mastered by Maor Appelbaum

Pre-orders (USA): https://tornfromthegrave.us/collections/nukem

Pre-orders (Rest of World): https://tornfromthegrave.com/collections/nukem

Links:

Bandcamp

Facebook

Instagram

X

YouTube

Spotify

Apple Music

The artwork for 'The Grave Remains' was created by Megan Mushi and can be found below.

Tarja Announces New Album "Frisson Noir" + Unveils First Single "At Sea" Out Now

Tarja will unleash her brand new metal album Frisson Noir on June 12 via earMUSIC, and it's the heaviest record of her career and a powerful statement of identity, strength and belonging. After years of exploring different musical landscapes, Tarja stands firmly where she belongs — in metal.

Frisson Noir reflects Tarja's ongoing dialogue between cinematic orchestration, classical heritage, and the power and intensity of contemporary metal. The album moves between intimate piano passages, dramatic orchestral textures, and
powerful, guitar-driven moments.

At the center of the soundscape is Tarja's distinctive voice, moving effortlessly between fragile emotional expression and operatic power. Around it, orchestral arrangements, choirs, and layered instrumentation create a cinematic world that constantly shifts between darkness and light, exploring deeply human themes such as fear, beauty, nostalgia, resilience, defiance, transformation, identity, disappearance, independence, trust, and perseverance.

Across 10 tracks, Tarja delivers intensity, emotion, and strength, joined by special guest Dani Filth (Cradle of Filth), Apocalyptica, Marko Hietala (ex-Nightwish), and Chad Smith (Red Hot Chili Peppers). Mixed by GRAMMY-winning producerNeal Avron (Linkin Park, Skillet, Disturbed), the album blends a modern, hard-hitting sound with the dramatic and emotional elements that define Tarja's unmistakable metal identity.

The album will be available in retail as CD Digipak, Black 2LP Gatefold and Ltd. Purple 2LP Gatefold. The first pressing of all formats is finished with high-quality copper foil and logo embossing. Further exclusive formats as signed editions and a strictly limited Collectors Box Set (incl. Black 2LP Gatefold (180g) with 24-page vinyl size booklet of illustrations, photographs, and lyrics, CD Digipak with 28-page booklet, Box Set exclusive 7" vinyl single with "I Don't Care (Tarja Solo Version)" and "I Don't Care (Dani Mix)", four Box Set exclusive animal print postcards, Box Set exclusive DIN A2 Frisson Noir poster, and a fine art print signed by Tarja) will be available in the official album store.

Access the album Frisson Noir  HERE.

Kicking off the album, the first single "At Sea" is out today.

The song embodies the core idea behind Frisson Noir – the physical reaction that music can provoke, the shiver that runs through the body when sound, emotion, and performance align in a real moment. With "At Sea," Tarja captures that moment, reminding listeners what happens when sound, emotion, and human performance collide. The track combines Tarja's voice with live musicians, orchestral arrangements, and choir performances recorded in Budapest with the Budapest Art Orchestra and Budapest Art Choir, conducted by Gyorgy Gulyas Nagy. The result is a heavy metal endeavor within a cinematic sonic landscape that mirrors the emotional journey of the song itself: The tension between fear and determination when facing the unknown.

Stream the single "At Sea" HERE.

Following the release, Tarja will embark on the International Frisson Live Tour 2026, launching 30th September 2026 in Berlin. Further dates to be announced.

Full tour dates can be found below and HERE.

ROMAN CANDLE Announce Debut Album; Drop New Single & Music Video "Blasphemous Act"

Roman Candle release their new single, "Blasphemous Act", today alongside the announcement of their debut album, Unadulterated, due April 24th via Sumerian Records. Watch the music video below , stream the track HERE, and pre-save Unadulterated HERE.

Written in the final hours of the album sessions, "Blasphemous Act" arrived too loud and too late to leave behind. Built on raw, unfiltered vocals and dynamics that coil and crack under barely controlled pressure, the track maps the exact moment devotion tips feral, channelling obsession and retribution into something cathartic, unhinged, and ending in a repeated "run for your life" refrain that hits like a full stop.

The title came from a Magic: The Gathering card. The song went somewhere darker. Piper explains:

"'Blasphemous Act' was the last song we wrote for the record, and it hit with such ferocity that it forced its way onto the album in the eleventh hour. The name came from a Magic: The Gathering card, but the song took on a life of its own — this unhinged, teeth-bared spiral of obsession and retribution. Lines like 'your neck in my teeth is all that I need' and 'karma is owed, paid in full' captured a darker, more primal side of the band that we didn't even know we were still capable of tapping into. By the time it explodes into that repeated 'run for your life' refrain, it felt clear: the record wouldn't be complete without this song."

"Blasphemous Act" is the seventh single from the Las Vegas quartet since signing to Sumerian Records, following Fire In The Night Sky Forever.", "This Band Has Led Me To Places I Wouldn't Go With A Gun," "Nothing Is Original","Bite Harder Than You Bleed" and "Lady Lazarus". Each release has pushed further into the emotional extremity that defines Unadulterated: a record built around no compromise and no mercy, and the full realisation of what Roman Candle came here to prove.

To date, the band has amassed 2.8 million streams across all platforms and 400,000 YouTube views, steadily building a devoted following through relentless live performances and emotionally resonant songwriting.

ABOUT ROMAN CANDLE

Hailing from the desert underground of Las Vegas - Roman Candle - Piper Ferrari, Jonas Vece, Sergio Lopez, and Alex Dupuis - form one of the most emotionally raw and compelling new voices in modern screamo.

What began as a creative spark between Piper and Jonas has evolved into a fully realized four-piece, blending serrated aggression with vulnerable lyricism and a deep sense of place within the current hardcore landscape.

Onstage, the band operates with total commitment. Piper's commanding vocal presence, Jonas's tense and dynamic guitar work, Sergio's driving low end, and Alex's explosive percussion combine into a live experience that feels both communal and cathartic. Their hometown support has swelled alongside national attention, positioning them firmly at the forefront of a new generation of screamo artists.

Roman Candle Are

Piper Ferrari - Vocals

Jonas Vece - Guitar

Alex Dupis - Drums

Sergio Lopez - Bass

MELECHESH Unveil New Single “In Shadows, In Light” from Upcoming EP Sentinels of Shamash

International Mesopotamian metal pioneers MELECHESH have unveiled their new single, “In Shadows, In Light,” taken from the band’s forthcoming digital EP Sentinels Of Shamash, scheduled for release on April 10th via Reigning Phoenix Music.

“In Shadows, In Light” continues MELECHESH’s tradition of weaving esoteric philosophy, ancient symbolism, and relentless sonic power into a singular musical experience. The track explores hidden cosmic knowledge and the subtle forces shaping perception and reality.

Speaking about the song, the band comments:

“‘In Shadows, In Light’ explores cosmic knowledge hidden in plain sight — parallel dimensions, sacred geometry, and veiled currents of existence revealed only through perception. Drawing on esoteric and Kabalistic thought, the song moves between concealment and revelation.

Structured as a journey with shifting acts and moods, it unfolds through tension, release, and transformation. Each passage reveals another layer of vision, where shadow and illumination coexist, and the unseen becomes ‘felt’ rather than explained.”

Musically, the track embodies MELECHESH’s hallmark fusion of blackened thrash, Middle Eastern scales, and hypnotic rhythmic patterns, guiding listeners through an evolving sonic landscape that mirrors the song’s philosophical themes. From atmospheric passages to ferocious riffs, “In Shadows, In Light” reflects the band’s ongoing exploration of myth, mysticism, and consciousness.

“In Shadows, In Light” was produced by Ashmedi and co-produced by Rob Caggiano and Kristian “Kohle” Kohlmannslehner. Bass lines and backing vocals on “In Shadows, In Light” were recorded by Rob Caggiano, who also contributed rearrangements. Drums were performed by Nikitas Mandolas, with engineering and mixing and mastering by Kristian “Kohle” Kohlmannslehner, and engineering and tracking by Daniel Claar. 

Sentinels Of Shamash, stands as a ceremonial descent into ancient law, fire, and cosmic vigilance. Drawing from Mesopotamian myth and the solar judgment of Shamash, god of truth and justice, MELECHESH crafts an offering steeped in divine wrath and esoteric order. Each composition unfolds like a sacred inscription, invoking forgotten gods, fallen kings, and the eternal tension between chaos and balance.

Through commanding riffs, relentless rhythms, and a sonic architecture that bridges ancient cosmology with modern extremity, Sentinels Of Shamash delivers a mythological statement rooted in fire, judgment, ruin, and restoration. The sentinels stand eternal guard over fate itself.

Pre-Save "Sentinels Of Shamash" HERE: https://melechesh.rpm.link/sos

About MELECHESH:

 Melechesh was formed in 1993 in Jerusalem with the intent to forge what the band defines as Mesopotamian Metal. Rooted in black metal and thrash, their sound draws deeply from Sumerian and Mesopotamian mythology, as well as cosmic and occult themes, while incorporating Mediterranean and Middle Eastern musical elements into an extreme metal framework. Over the decades, Melechesh has evolved into an international musical and cultural phenomenon, known for its distinct identity, scholarly mythological focus, and uncompromising artistic vision( that is referenced by an upcoming generation of bands). This trajectory inadvertently mirrors the life journey of its nomadic, globe-trotting founder and composer, Ashmedi. The band remains a singular force within extreme metal, standing apart through both concept and sound.  

Connect With Melechesh: 

  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melecheshofficial

  • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melechesh_official

  • Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Melechesh

  • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MelecheshOfficial

  • Bandcamp: https://melechesh.bandcamp.com

  • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xT4Y7Qz2nJ6TP2PzefRgS

  • Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/melechesh/2912018

  • Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/11971

ONLY HUMAN Break the System on New Single “Techno Fascist”

While fresh to the prog space, ONLY HUMAN are already on the brink of a major discovery with their debut album. On Planned Obsolescence, the Danish upstarts invent an existential form of prog metal that speaks to our not-too-distant dystopia.

Today, ONLY HUMAN are releasing the third and final advanced single from Planned Obsolescence. “Techno Fascist” confronts the forces corrupting our society with the band’s cutting-edge fusion of prog, classic rock and modern metal.

“At the core of ‘Techno Fascist’ is a confrontation with the privatized technocratic establishments of today”, Only Human vocalist Patrick Grønbæch Christensen says. “The song questions the acceptance of disruptive technology as an inevitability while also asserting that we all have a choice in whether we want to risk losing our humanity to a soulless system that guides our every move”.

Watch the music video for “Techno Fascist” below:

Planned Obsolescence comes out March 27, 2026 on Season of Mist.

Pre-order & Pre-save

https://orcd.co/onlyhumanplannedobsolescence

“When the world is going badly, the reason is because people gave up”, Christensen concludes. “Things aren’t hopeless. We can absolutely fight back. Hopefully, this album gets people to think about valuing humanity over profit”.

Lineup
Patrick Grønbæch Christensen- Vocals
Martin Hastrup - Guitars
JaCK Kijne - Guitars
Andreas Pröll - Drums
Guillaume Blanjean - Bass

Recording, Mixing and Mastering Studio
Only Human Studio

Production Credits
Producer & Sound Engineer - Patrick Grønbæch Christensen
Mixing Engineer - Patrick Grønbæch Christensen
Mastering Engineer - Patrick Grønbæch Christensen (Digital and CD), Brett Caldas-Lima (Vinyl)

Cover Art
Guillaume Blanjean

Pre-order & Pre-save

https://orcd.co/onlyhumanplannedobsolescence

Available Formats
CD Digipack
12" Vinyl Jacket (Black)
12" Colored Vinyl (Transparent red with black and white splatters)
12" Colored Vinyl (Transparent red and black marbled)



Follow Only Human
Official Website: https://onlyhuman.band/
Bandcamp: https://onlyhumandk.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onlyhumandk/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OnlyHumanDK
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/dk/artist/only-human/1742337573
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/11Cl9Vdw4xGPUMtcurjgg1
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@onlyhumandk

TYKETTO RELEASE VIDEO FOR TITLE TRACK ‘CLOSER TO THE SUN’

Hard rocking songsmiths Tyketto release the video for the album title track taken from the upcoming studio offering Closer To The Sun, out on Friday March 20th, via Silver Lining Music. For pre-orders go to this location.

‘Closer To The Sun’ is a wistful, ethereal track about the allure of a free-spirited soul whose carefree perspective inspires both admiration and introspection.

"‘Closer To The Sun’ is a bit of a fantasy piece, really. I was thinking about Kate Hudson's character in the film ‘Almost Famous’” comments vocalist and founding member Danny Vaughn. “I think we have all known someone like that growing up, someone that laughs at life, lives just a little outside of the norm and sometimes seems to float through the world. What does she know that I don't know? The singer has caught a glimpse of this woman and has fallen deeply in love, despite knowing almost nothing about her. ‘What if I'm missing something in my own life? What if?’"

Watch/Listen to ‘Closer To The Sun’ below – video by Andy Pilkington at Very Metal Art.

Joined by Harry Scott Elliott on guitar, Ged Rylands on keyboards, Chris Childs (Thunder) on bass and Johnny Dee(Doro) on drums, Vaughn leads a lineup that brings exceptional performances and undeniable fire to every track, reaffirming Tyketto as one of rock’s most respected and enduring names. Closer To The Sun was recorded across multiple studios in the UK and Europe, including Flip Flop Studios and the legendary Rockfield Studios in Wales.

Listen to the first and second video and singles from Closer To The Sun – ‘Higher Than High’ and ‘We Rise’ – and watch the videos here – videos directed and edited by Scott Wardell and filmed by Paul Hollingsworth. 

Fresh from their critically-acclaimed headline performance at Planet Rock’s Winter’s End festival in Wales, and in celebration of their new album, Tyketto are gearing up for a full UK tour this April, with European dates set to be announced soon. Fans are encouraged to stay tuned for further updates. For the complete list of upcoming shows and ticket information, visit tyketto.com.

Band Line-Up:

DANNY VAUGHN – Lead & backing vocals, acoustic & electric guitars, harmonica, keyboards and percussion

CHRIS CHILDS – Bass Guitar, percussion, keyboards, backing vocals

JOHNNY DEE – Drums, percussion, backing vocals

HARRY SCOTT ELLIOTT – Lead and rhythm electric guitars, percussion, backing vocals

GED RYLANDS – Keyboards, percussion, backing vocals

Follow Tyketto:

www.facebook.com/TykettoTheOfficial/ 

www.instagram.com/tykettoofficial

www.tyketto.com 

www.youtube.com/@TykettoOfficial 

Samael Release New Single + Video "Hidden Empire"

Following the fierce comeback statement "Black Matter Manifesto," SAMAEL unveil "Hidden Empire," the second track featured on their upcoming limited 12" maxi single vinyl, arriving April 24 via Napalm Records mail-order and the band's official shop.

The new song explores the unseen structures shaping modern existence, translating its dark themes into a tense and weighty sonic landscape. Beginning with echoes of SAMAEL's classic era before evolving into a crushing blend of heavy riffs and mechanical intensity, "Hidden Empire" showcases the band's ability to balance oppressive atmosphere and hypnotic melody. Together with "Black Matter Manifesto," the track forms a powerful two-song statement that proves the Swiss pioneers remain as uncompromising and forward-thinking as ever.

SAMAEL on "Hidden Empire":
"Hidden in plain sight, right in front of us, everywhere and at all times. We no longer see what we are used to seeing, it is our reality, a reality to which we willingly submit in order to lead a painless but meaningless existence.

"Musically, the beginning of the song is somewhat reminiscent of SAMAEL's classic track 'My Saviour,' but it quickly evolves into something more unusual for the band. It is a heavy song with an industrial touch that maintains high tension from start to finish."

Watch the Official Music Video for "Hidden Empire" Below:

Eight years after Hegemony (2017), Swiss metal titans SAMAEL return with the powerful limited 12" maxi single vinyl Hidden Empire featuring their first new material in nearly a decade. The vinyl will be released on April 24 and will be exclusively available via Napalm Records mail-order and SAMAEL's official band shop. The vinyl will include the commanding tracks "Black Matter Manifesto" and "Hidden Empire."

Formed in 1987, SAMAEL are among the most influential forces in extreme metal, reshaping the genre with timeless classics such as Worship Him and Passage. Blending black, industrial, and symphonic metal into their own unmistakable signature sound, the band continues to push boundaries with dark precision and apocalyptic grandeur.

"Black Matter Manifesto" marks SAMAEL's long-awaited return — raw, forceful, and unmistakably theirs. With "Hidden Empire," the legendary Swiss pioneers reaffirm their enduring presence, delivering a track that commands through its rawness while showcasing the band's trademark melodies and haunting riffs. Together, these songs underline SAMAEL's relentless drive to expand a genre they helped shape — as vital, uncompromising, and imposing as ever.

Pre-Order the limited 12 Inch Vinyl NOW.

SAMAEL ARE:
Vorph – Guitars, Vocals
Xy – Drum programming, Keyboards, Samples and Percussion
Drop – Guitars
Ales – Bass

CREMATORY Announce Greatest Hits Album “Born” Video Single Streaming Now!

German gothic metal pioneers CREMATORY have announced the release of their Greatest Hits album containing English Hymns & Deutsche Hymnen, set to arrive on May 15, 2026 via ROAR – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music. The release celebrates 35 years of the band’s influential career and will be available as an expansive three-CD edition as well as limited double-vinyl versions.

The 3-CD set will feature CD1 English Hymns, CD2 Deutsche Hymnen, and CD3 Engulfed in Darkness Demo. In addition, the LP vinyl editions will be available as a Neon Green double vinyl containing the English Hymns selection and a Turquoise double vinyl featuring the Deutsche Hymnen selection.

Pre-order CREMATORYs Greatest Hits at: https://crematory.rpm.link/greatesthitsPR

Alongside the announcement, the band has unveiled a video clip for the the track “Born,” which is available now on all major streaming platforms! Built around a haunting refrain “I was born in a wrong time / wrong world,” and carried by heavy guitars and atmospheric synth layers, the track captures the emotional depth that has defined the band’s sound for decades.  

Watch the video below:
 

Stream "Born": https://crematory.rpm.link/bornPR 

Frontman Felix Stass explains:
"'Born' is about feeling out of place in your own time and world. It’s for everyone who has ever felt they don’t belong - yet keeps standing."

Formed in 1991 in Mannheim, Germany, CREMATORY have become one of the most enduring and influential acts in European gothic metal. Over more than three decades, the band evolved from their early death metal roots into a distinctive style combining heavy riffs, melodic keyboards, industrial textures, and contrasting vocal approaches.

Throughout their career, CREMATORY have explored themes of life, pain, introspection, and atmosphere, often blending deep growls with clean vocals to create a sound both powerful and haunting. Their growth in the 1990s brought them recognition across Europe through relentless touring and festival appearances.

The upcoming Greatest Hits album reflects the band’s bilingual legacy. English Hymns & Deutsche Hymnen gathers key tracks from across their catalogue in both languages and also includes the band’s earliest demo recordings, offering fans a comprehensive retrospective of CREMATORY’s long and influential journey.

In support of the release, the band will embark on an extensive European run throughout 2026.

With 35 years of history, countless tours, and a legacy that helped shape European gothic, death and industrial metal, Greatest Hits stands as both a celebration of CREMATORY’s past and a powerful reminder that the band remains as vital as ever!
 
CREMATORY is:
Felix Stass - Vocals
Rolf Munkes - Guitar
Oliver Revilo - Bass
Katrin Jüllich - Keyboards, Samples
Markus Jüllich - Drums, Programming
 
Visit CREMATORY online:
Website | https://www.crematory.de 
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/crematory.de 
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/crematory.de 
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@crematory-de 
 
Visit ROAR online:
Homepage: https://www.roar-records.de
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rpmroar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rpm_roar/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rpm_roar
X: https://x.com/rpmroar
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReigningPhoenixMusicOfficial 
Spotify

APOSTLE Release New Single and Video "Distortions of Light"

"Distortions of Light" is the new single and video to arrive from ATLANTA, GA metal trio APOSTLE. With a sound designed to encourage emotional connection and catharsis, APOSTLE entwine elements from grindcore and hardcore, post-black metal, shoegaze and post-rock. The band's upcoming full-length album A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon, is set for release on June 5, 2026 via Terminus Hate City. 

"Distortions of Light" begins with a recording of E.E. Cummings offering advice to students and aspiring writers. As he states,  “…but the moment you feel, you are nobody but yourself”, it is here that APOSTLE's sonic expression takes charge. 

The musical arrangement is intended to evoke a sense of unease, "the listener is cast without reason into a world of darkness and confusion, the song lurches forward through a barren wasteland of murky and ominous melodies" the band explain. Melodies "beckon the listener like a will-o’-the-wisp to follow down some unseen path to discover what lies beyond the distortions of light."

The imagery and metaphor of the narrative, as envisioned by APOSTLE, is rooted in the concept of reality being represented by a giant diamond suspended in the sky. Upon breaking, and the splinters falling to earth, it is a distorted version of reality that is revealed in the fragments on the ground. 

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.

Pre-order A Splinter in the Infinite Noumenon here: https://www.terminushatecity.com/product-page/preorder-apostle-a-splinter-in-the-infinite-noumenon-lp

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

CHRONICLER OF ARDUL Releases New Single "Zarek the Bloody" Ahead of Upcoming Album Sounds of Ardul

The fantasy-driven project CHRONICLER OF ARDUL unveils its latest single, "Zarek the Bloody," offering listeners their first glimpse into the evolving sound and storytelling of the upcoming album Sounds of Ardul, set for release April 10, 2026.

Framed as one final bard’s song, "Zarek the Bloody" explores the blurred line between legend and truth. In the world of Ardul, bards carry the responsibility of immortalizing heroes and villains alike, singing of their triumphs, their infamy, and the complicated truths that lie somewhere in between. Zarek is one such figure, a renowned and widely traveled warrior whose reputation precedes him wherever the songs are sung.

Driven by accordion, bass, percussion, and vocals by David Williams, the track presents Zarek as both myth and man. The verses paint him as a heroic wanderer worthy of praise, while the choruses suggest something more ambiguous beneath the legend. Like many figures etched into history through song, Zarek’s story may depend on who is telling it, or perhaps who commissioned it to be told.

The composition began its life on guitar before evolving into its final arrangement built around accordion, giving the piece a brooding folk character reminiscent of the opening theme from the television series Peaky Blinders. As the song developed, its lyrics shifted and reshaped until the narrative and melody aligned, revealing a layered portrait of a character whose true nature remains open to interpretation.

Zarek himself plays a role in the creator’s larger fantasy trilogy, and "Zarek the Bloody" offers an early glimpse of the character’s presence within that story. The song hints at the deeds that built his legend and raises new questions. Is the feared warrior truly the hero the verses celebrate? And what of the cursed blade whispered about in taverns and camps alike? Could Zarek possess the legendary Sword of Virné?

The single arrives ahead of Sounds of Ardul, the third release from CHRONICLER OF ARDUL. The album represents a new creative direction for the project, leaving behind metal elements in favor of orchestral and fantasy-focused compositions.

In wide brush strokes, Sounds of Ardul paints the emotional landscape of its world. From the dark beauty of the Woodlands to the lurking depths of the Underground, from heroic calls to arms to uneasy encounters with figures whose true nature remains hidden. The album plays like a video game soundtrack set within a classic fantasy setting, built for immersion and storytelling.

And like many great adventures, it all begins in a tavern, with bards singing songs.

"Zarek the Bloody" is available now. Sounds of Ardul arrives April 10, 2026.

CHRONICLER OF ARDUL IS:
David Williams – Music and Lyrics

Links:
Website: https://chroniclerofardul.com/
Bandcamp: https://chroniclerofardul.bandcamp.com/
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