FRONTIERS RECORDS Share New Single “Songs The Night Sings” Featuring Tezzi Persson + Visualizer

Today, FRONTIERS RECORDS shares “Songs The Night Sings,” a new single featuring Tezzi Persson (Hell In The Club, Venus 5), as part of the upcoming ‘XXX Anniversary Compilation,’ a special project celebrating 30 years of passion, creativity, and unforgettable music. The record is set for release on May 22, 2026, and will be only available on CD, on the label’s webstore.

The track was originally released in 2019 by the Finnish symphonic metal band the Dark Element.

Tezzi Persson comments:

“It’s an honor to be a part of this anniversary album and to get to do a version of this great song from The Dark Element. Happy anniversary FRONTIERS, cheers to many more years to come.”

Watch the Official Visualizer for “Songs The Night Sings” Below:

Starting from an idea of Serafino Perugino, the ‘XXX Anniversary Compilation’ brings together some of the greatest melodies and voices from the world of melodic rock. This special release celebrates the label’s rich legacy by revisiting iconic tracks from the FRONTIERScatalogue, reimagined with dynamic new performances from an extraordinary lineup of guest vocalists.

Each track has been recorded exclusively for this anniversary project and showcases the powerful reinterpretation of beloved FRONTIERS classics through the voices of today’s standout rock artists.

Aldo Lonobile, Head of A&R Europe at FRONTIERS LABEL GROUP and producer of the record, comments:

“Producing the 30th anniversary record for FRONTIERS RECORDS has been both an honor and a responsibility. This label has built a legacy on passion and vision, and, with this album, we wanted to celebrate that history in a meaningful way. Having a mix of established and new generation of FRONTIERS artists reinterpret the iconic tracks that shaped our identity is more than a tribute - it’s a bridge between eras.”

“With a tracklist discussed together with the FRONTIERS President Serafino Perugino, this record is a celebration of where we come from, and a powerful statement of where we’re headed”, he continued.

Under the expert production of Lonobile – who also performs part of the guitars on the album - the performances are backed by a stellar lineup of musicians: Alessandro Mammola (guitar), Andrea Arcangeli (bass), Cristian Timpanaro (bass), the keyboards team – Alessio Lucatti& Antonio Agate, Alfonso Mocerino, and Fortunato Grillo on drums, delivering powerful new arrangements that bring renewed energy to these fan-favorite tracks.

‘XXX Anniversary Compilation’ isn’t just a compilation - it’s a tribute to 30 years of rock excellence, a heartfelt thank you to the artists, fans, and collaborators who have been part of the FRONTIERS RECORDS story.

Whether you’re a lifelong supporter or discovering these songs for the first time, this album delivers powerful performances, soaring melodies, and the unmistakable spirit of FRONTIERS.

Pre-Order ‘XXX Anniversary Compilation’ HERE

📸: Arianna Ceccarelli

“Songs The Night Sings” Line Up:

Tezzi Persson – vocals

Alessandro Mammola – guitar

Andrea Arcangeli – bass

Alessio Lucatti – keyboards

Alfonso Mocerino – drums

Varg Unleash New Live Single "Morgenrot" + Video Ahead Of New Album "Live at Wolfszeit Festival 2024"

VARG invite their fans to another ritual with the second single off of their upcoming live album, Live at Wolfszeit Festival 2024, out May 22 via Napalm Records. With "Morgenrot," the pagan metal band presents a duet between growler Freki and singer Fylgja, showcasing their ability to skillfully blend brutal sounds with epic melodies. During the show at their very own festival, which the album captures, the song (originally released in 2023 on Ewige Wacht) naturally shone in awe-inspiring red — as seen in the rousing video for the single.

VARG about "Morgenrot":
"'Morgenrot' tells the story of the moment after a great battle — when the smoke clears and the first rays of the rising sun fall on the battle field. In our imagination, the Valkyries then ride across the skies and lead the bravest warriors to Valhalla. This mix of dignity, myth, and epic grandeur make this song special for us — and live at Wolfszeit Festival, this atmosphere unfolded perfectly."

Watch the Official Live Video for "Morgenrot" Below:

VARG gather their followers around them and call for a joint ritual: On May 22, 2026, the pagan metal band will share the recording of a special evening with their first live album, Live at Wolfszeit Festival 2024. Recorded at the group's very own festival, it contains thrilling live versions of 16 tracks. Live at Wolfszeit Festival 2024 invites you to be part of the home match both as an audio and a video recording in Blu-ray format — filmed with 13 cameras, which makes for a particularly well-rounded live experience.

Supported by their home environment, VARG keep the flame alive and cement their leading position in the German pagan scene with Live at Wolfszeit Festival 2024. A unique demonstration of power by a band at the peak of their creative powers — at least until VARG call for the next Wolfszeit coming in August...

VARG on Live at Wolfszeit Festival 2024:
"With Live at Wolfszeit Festival 2024, we are immortalizing one of the most intense moments in our band's history. Fire, thunderous choirs, and pure emotions merge into an atmosphere that sweeps everything away. This album is the gateway to the innermost circle of the wolf pack—and the answer to a question we always ask together: Are you with us? We are with you!"

Get Your Copy of Live at Wolfszeit Festival 2024 NOW.

VARG ARE:
Freki — Vocals
Fylgja — Vocals
Morkai — Guitar
Ulvar — Guitar
Rohgarr — Drums

DIMMU BORGIR - Announce New Album 'Grand Serpent Rising' + Watch The Video For Single 'Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel'

Eight years after the release of their critically acclaimed album Eonian, Norwegian symphonic black metal titans DIMMU BORGIR return with a towering new opus: Grand Serpent Rising. Set for release on May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records, the album delivers thirteen punishing yet remarkably diverse tracks that reaffirm the band’s status as one of the most formidable forces in extreme music.

Shagrath comments: “I truly feel we’ve outdone ourselves musically on this album. It’s been a long and demanding process, but seeing how it all came together makes it incredibly rewarding. Grand Serpent Rising reflects every era of Dimmu Borgir - This album carries echoes of every chapter of Dimmu Borgir’s legacy - I believe our fans will recognize that, and find something within it that truly resonates.”

Even the sheer weight of the album title speaks volumes.

"It fits perfectly," guitarist Silenoz explains. “Dimmu Borgir is a leviathan of a band on a grand scale and we are rising once again. While the serpent represents evil to some, for us it symbolizes something else: renewal, growth, knowledge, and liberation. Shedding our skin, so to speak. And let’s not forget that February 2026 marks the end of the Year of the Snake, roughly the same moment this album was completed.”

Grand Serpent Rising was recorded in Gothenburg with acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström, whose legacy with the band includes landmark releases Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia and Death Cult Armageddon. The collaboration once again captures the band at their most expansive and ferocious, blending orchestral grandeur with unrelenting black metal intensity.

Alongside the album announcement, the band unveils a cinematic video for the track 'Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel'. Sung in Norwegian, the song stands as a punishing epic rooted in themes of heritage and bloodline - the passing of something essential from one generation to the next.

Watch the video for 'Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel' below:

Listen to 'Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel' here: 
https://dimmuborgir.bfan.link/ulvgjeld-blodsodel

Pre-order Grand Serpent Rising here: 
https://dimmuborgir.bfan.link/grandserpentrising

In October 2026, two of the most influential forces in extreme metal join together for a monumental live assault: DIMMU BORGIR and BEHEMOTH will embark on the 'In League With Satan' Co-Headline Tour, storming across Europe and the UK. As special guests, the Swedish black metal icons Dark Funeral will add even more ferocity to an already devastating lineup.

TICKETS: www.dimmu-borgir.com/tour 

LINE UP:
Shagrath - vocals
Silenoz - guitars
Damage - guitars
Victor - bass
Gerlioz - keyboards
Daray - drums

DIMMU BORGIR ONLINE:
https://facebook.com/dimmuborgir
http://instagram.com/dimmuborgir
https://youtube.com/user/dimmuborgir
https://x.com/dimmuborgir
https://dimmu-borgir.com/

Judas Priest’s Sad Wings of Destiny Marks 50 Years—Exciter Records to Release Anniversary Editions

March 26, 2026, marks the 50th anniversary of Sad Wings of Destiny in the US (March 23rd in the UK)—the landmark 1976 album that helped define the sound and ambition of heavy metal. Widely regarded as one of the most influential records in the genre’s history, it continues to inspire generations of musicians and fans five decades after its release.

Originally issued in March 1976, Sad Wings of Destiny captured Judas Priest at a pivotal moment, showcasing a dramatic leap in songwriting, musicianship, and sonic identity. Featuring iconic tracks including “Victim of Changes,” “The Ripper,” “Tyrant,” and “Dreamer Deceiver,” the album set a new standard for blending progressive structure with pure metal intensity.

With its twin-guitar attack, soaring vocals, and ambitious compositions, Sad Wings of Destiny became a blueprint for heavy metal’s evolution and remains one of its most important recordings.

Exciter Records and its publishing affiliate Reach Music, in partnership with Judas Priest, have acquired the master rights to the album, returning control of this foundational work to the band and its creative partners.

To commemorate the golden anniversary, Exciter Records will release special editions of Sad Wings of Destiny currently in production to celebrate its enduring legacy. 

The special editions focus on creating truly definitive versions of Sad Wings of Destiny, returning to the original multitrack and master tapes. Developed in collaboration with Judas Priest, these editions deliver a new level of sonic depth, clarity, and fidelity. 

The project will include newly remixed and remastered editions, following the approach established with the 50th anniversary of Rocka Rolla, alongside audiophile-quality pressings of the original album.

Judas Priest said in a statement, “Sad Wings of Destiny was a defining moment for us as a band. It’s where we really began to shape the sound and identity that would carry through everything we’ve done since. To see it recognized 50 years on—and to have it presented in new editions—is incredibly meaningful.”

Exciter Records President Michael Closter added, “We’ve returned to the original master tapes for Sad Wings of Destiny—untouched for decades—and we’re excited and honored to bring these definitive editions to fans worldwide.”

Fifty years after its arrival, Sad Wings of Destiny remains a towering achievement that helped forge the sound and spirit of heavy metal itself. Further details about the upcoming anniversary releases will be announced in the coming months.

For more information, visit ExciterRecords.com

Introducing Torn Open — NJ Extreme Deathcore Band Signs Announces EP, Shares "The Way Things Should End" Video

New Jersey's Torn Open will make the baby fine hairs on your neck stand upright. They hold nothing back in their brutal, deathcore music or their sanguine imagery. Solidifying their lineup in 2025, the quintet has shared stages with legends like Mortician, as well as Torture and more. They released TORN THE FUCK OPEN, VOL. 1. in 2025 and followed with the single "None So Vile."

Along the way, the band caught the attention of Blue Grape Music, which is pleased to announce it has added the band to its global roster.

Torn Open will continue to tear into the metal scene with full ferocity and fangs bared moving forward.

Today, the band announces the TORN THE FUCK OPEN, VOL. 2 EP, which will arrive on May 1. Pre-save it here.

Torn Open also shared the gloriously gory (and NSFW) video for the primal new single "The Way Things Should End." Watch the video, which unfolds like a fabulously feral, four-minute horror movie, below. 

It's vicious and visceral, grabs you by the throat, and doesn't let go. You won't make it out unscathed. 

"The Way Things Should End" is intended to be a hard-hitting introduction to a new era, and not just musically. The single checks all the boxes — creative riffing, a groove that makes you want to punch the guy next to you, and meaningful lyrics that address about how political power needs to be directly combatted with violence. Working in tandem with the imagery from the music video, the song creates an astoundingly strong statement, calling out and denouncing the malice inflicted upon many as a product of greed. It aims to point out that there are little to no distinguishing factors between businessmen and politicians anymore, and we are running out of peaceful options when it comes to stopping tyranny.

Below are the forthcoming Torn Open live dates. The band will also perform at the Milwaukee Metal Fest Pre-Party, sponsored by Blue Grape, on June 4.

TORN OPEN LIVE:
4/3 — New York, NY — The Woodshop
4/9 — Montclair, NJ — The Meatlocker
5/1 — Burlington, VT — Oddfellows
5/2 — Biddeford, ME — Rumors
5/3 — Cambridge, MA — Cambridge Community Center
5/4 — Meriden, CT — Grace’s Place
5/5 — Queens, NY — Bunker Del Diablo
5/22 — Detroit, MI — The Sanctuary
5/23 — Cleveland, OH — No Class
5/24 — PA — CCMH
5/25 — MA — O’Brien’s Pub
5/26 — Torrington, CT — Howard’s Bookstore
5/27 — Montclair, NJ — The Meatlocker
5/29 — Persephone Rises Fest
7/9 — Rutherford, NJ — Williams Center
7/17 — Hamden, CT — The Cellar
7/18 — Rochester, NY — Photo City Music Hall

PHOTO CREDIT: Tom Mis

TORN OPEN ARE:
Sofia DeMasi – Vocals
Margot Bogosian – Guitar
Marcelo Crespo – Guitar
Canaan Sharon – Bass
Michael Karnage – Drums

Skid Row's Rachel Bolan Announces Solo Debut As "Bolan" | First Single + Video "At War With Myself" Out Today

After four decades as the driving force behind Skid Row, bassist and songwriter Rachel Bolan steps forward with his first-ever solo album under the name BOLAN. Gargoyle of the Garden State is a bold, deeply personal debut rooted in the grit, attitude, and storytelling spirit of his New Jersey upbringing.
 
Produced by multi‑Grammy winner Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Skid Row, Rush, Evanescence, Alice In Chains), the album began as a simple conversation between friends. What started casually quickly evolved into a record that would ultimately define Bolan's voice as both a songwriter and storyteller.
 
"Gargoyle of the Garden State is not a project, it is every bit of my soul," says Bolan. "Like me, it knows when to be serious and also knows where the party is."

PRE-ORDER THE ALBUM HERE.

Musically, the album delivers hook-driven, anthemic songs that fuse punk energy with melodic sensibility, wrapped in swagger and raw edge what early listeners have already called "quintessentially New Jersey." Among its standout moments is a surprising cover of Oasis' "Rock And Roll Star," reimagined through Bolan's distinctive lens.

Expanding beyond his role as a bassist, Bolan performs the majority of instruments, shaping the record from the ground up. Drawing on influences from Brit Pop and glam to punk rock and new wave, the album represents a lifetime in music.

Gargoyle of the Garden State also features an impressive lineup of guests, including Corey Taylor, Danko Jones, Nuno Bettencourt, Damon Johnson,Steve Conte, and fellow Skid Row members Scotti Hill, Dave "Snake" Sabo, and Rob Hammersmith.

"It was incredible to work with so many of my talented friends an experience I wish everyone could have at least once," Bolan adds.

The album is out on June 12 and will be available as CD digipak, LP gatefold, as well as digital and download. 

At its core, Gargoyle of the Garden State is Bolan at his most honest, a record full of attitude, melody, and personality unmistakably his own.

Exploring Birdsong Announce Debut Album "Every House We Built" + Share "You Like It Best When It Hurts" Video

London alt-pop outfit Exploring Birdsong have today announced their forthcoming debut album, Every House We Built, set for release on June 26 via Long Branch Records. 

Featuring previously released tracks "42" and "Romanticise," the record sees the band turn inwards, drawing from lived experiences to explore the complexities of relationships spanning friendships, family and romance. Using houses as a central metaphor, the album reflects on how connections are carefully built with intention yet can unexpectedly collapse, leaving behind the lingering weight of something once thought permanent. 

The announcement is accompanied by the release of the band's new single "You Like It Best When It Hurts."

Speaking of the track, vocalist Lynsey Ward shares, "'You Like It Best… ' actually began its life as a completely different song, but easily found a way to take the shape that it has now. For as long as we've been a band, we've been proud that our sound has such broad shoulders, so we felt we could really push our influences from heavy music out into the open with this one and create the heaviest Birdsong music to date. Lyrically, it is written about observing a type of person that we have all come across — self-sabotaging and self-destructive almost to the point where it seems that they can't, or don't want to, break the cycle. More new territory for us, as we're now equipped to convey anger and aggression convincingly. It felt completely natural to write a bit of a love letter to heavy music whilst channeling our own frustrations."

Stream "You Like It Best When It Hurts" and pre-order the debut album here. 

Watch the official music video above.

Exploring Birdsong have evolved into one of the UK's most compelling and unclassifiable modern bands. Following a bold shift in sound first signalled by their 2024 singles, the three piece have expanded their sonic palette without sacrificing the emotional intimacy and genre blurring beauty that defines them. 

Fronted by the unmistakable voice of Lynsey Ward, alongside Jonny Knight(Bass) and Matt Harrison (Drums), the band craft a sound that weaves vulnerability, heaviness, and intricate songwriting into something entirely their own. Their approach to modern heavy music feels both cinematic and deeply personal, balancing raw feeling with experimental ambition, with subtle touchstones in artists such as Kate Bush. 

This emotional core has been matched by growing momentum. By 2025 the band had sold out back-to-back headline shows at London's St Pancras Old Church within minutes, building on previous sold out dates in Manchester and London. Having shared stages with Katatonia and Sleep Token alongside appearances at RADAR Festival and Euroblast, Exploring Birdsong continue to carve out a space that feels entirely their own, unplaceable yet unmistakable. 

EXPLORING BIRDSONG ARE:
Lynsey Ward — Vocals + Piano
Jonny Knight — Bass + Synthesizers
Matt Harrison — Drums + Percussion

Dungeon Synth Entity WRAITH KNIGHT Announces New Full-Length, Reveals Haunting First Single

Enigmatic dungeon synth entity WRAITH KNIGHT will be releasing a haunting new full length, 'Of Arcane Magic & Forbidden Knowledge: The Necromantical Passage,' on April 2 via Out Of Season (USA) and Neuropa Records (Belgium)! To celebrate the impending release, WRAITH KNIGHT is now sharing the first single from the offering, "Decrepit Wings & Rotting Bones - The Dracolich," which can now be heard below.

WRAITH KNIGHT comments, "The new single represents the mystery and magic of ancient and otherworldly realms that only we can dream of."

The album can be pre-ordered now in CD format via BANDCAMP or via OUT OF SEASON in the U.S. or via NEUROPA for EU. Cassette and vinyl orders will be available in April.

Additionally, WRAITH KNIGHT will be touring North America in support of MORTIIS + UADA along with Jerome Reuter’s ROME on the upcoming 'Witches of Dystopia' tour! MORTIIS. MORTIIS shall be performing songs from his groundbreaking 2001 full-length, 'The Smell Of Rain,' along with other volumes of dystopian despair, while UADA will be performing their seminal 2016 debut album 'Devoid of Light' in its entirety + a special CERMONIAL CASTINGS 30-year anniversary set featuring WRAITH KNIGHT. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets are available HERE.

GET TICKETS HERE

THE WITCHES OF DYSTOPIA TOUR MMXXVI

(UADA + MORTIIS w/ Jerome Reuter’s ROME + WRAITH KNIGHT):

04/10/26: Portland, OR @ Dante's

04/11/26: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw

04/13/26: Calgary, AB @ Dickens

04/14/26: Edmonton, AB @ Starlite

04/16/26: Winnipeg, MB @ Sidestage

04/17/26: Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway at Studio B

04/18/26: Madison, WI @ Annex

04/19/26: Chicago, IL @ Reggies

04/20/26: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary

04/21/26: Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle

04/22/26: Covington, KY @ Madison Live

04/23/26: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground

04/24/26: Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace

04/25/26: Montreal, QC @ Cafe Campus

04/26/26: Quebec City, QC @ La Source

04/27/26: Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall

04/28/26: Brooklyn, NY @ Meadows

04/29/26: Bensalem, PA @ Broken Goblet

04/30/26: Baltimore, MD @ Metro

05/01/26: Raleigh, NC @ Chapel Of Bones

05/02/26: Atlanta, GA @ 529 EAV

05/03/26: Orlando, FL @ Conduit

05/05/26: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live

05/06/26: Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live

05/07/26: Dallas, TX @ Club Dada

05/08/26: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

05/09/26: Denver, CO @ HQ

05/10/26: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge

05/11/26: Las Vegas, NV @ Swan Dive

05/12/26: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

05/13/26: Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo

05/14/26: San Jose, CA @ The Ritz

05/15/26: Eugene, OR @ John Henry's

05/16/26: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

WRAITH KNIGHT is an epic dungeon synth/ambient fantasy musical project that is masterminded by OldNick/Nick Superchi (Ceremonial Castings, Mysticism Black, The Great Sorcerer, etc.).

Formed in 2022 with the debut release 'Deep in the Dungeons of the Dragonlord,' Wraith Knight is known for a heroic, epic high fantasy style that is reminiscent of Frazetta, Tolkien & Robert E. Howard stories.

Lineup:

Nick "OldNick" Superchi

For fans of: Summoning, Mortiis, & Tangerine Dream

Cover Artist: Kris Verwimp

Mixed & Mastered by Nick Superchi

Links:

BANDCAMP

FACEBOOK

INSTAGRAM

APPLE MUSIC

SPOTIFY

PRIME CREATION Announce New Studio Album Souls Of The Fallen And Release Lyric Video For First Single “Galactic Rebirth”!

Swedish melodic metal force PRIME CREATION have unveiled a brand new lyric video for their first single, “Galactic Rebirth”, taken from their upcoming studio album Souls Of The Fallen, set for release on June 26, 2026 via ROAR – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. Pre-orders have just started at: https://primecreation.rpm.link/soulsPR

With “Galactic Rebirth,” the band delivers a powerful first glimpse into the album’s cinematic and emotionally charged direction, combining soaring melodies with relentless heaviness. The track dives deep into themes of cosmic conflict and existential struggle, as the band unveils:

“The song is about a cosmic war fought at the edge of extinction, where a dying sun and endless darkness set the stage for a final stand. It follows celestial warriors bound together by fate, legend, and shared sacrifice as they face overwhelming odds. Themes of fear, pain, and loss run through the battle, but so does defiance and unity. Overall, it’s about rising together to confront annihilation and leaving a mark through courage, even if victory comes at a cost.”

Stream “Galactic Rebirth”: https://primecreation.rpm.link/rebirthPR

The video below:

Formed in Sweden in 2015, PRIME CREATION quickly established themselves as a driving force in modern melodic heavy metal. Rising from the ashes of the power metal band Morifade, the group brought together skilled and experienced musicians with a clear vision: combine technical precision with powerful songwriting and a contemporary edge.

Following their self-titled debut in 2016 and the critically acclaimed Tears Of Rage (2019), the band continued to evolve, culminating in Tell Freedom I Said Hello (2023), which gained strong international attention. Known for their dynamic live presence, PRIME CREATION have toured across Europe and shared stages with acts like Masterplan and appeared at festivals alongside Europe and W.A.S.P.
 
With Souls Of The Fallen, produced by Niels Nielsen (Ghost, In Flames), the band take another decisive step forward, pushing their sound into darker, more progressive territory while staying true to their melodic roots.

PRIME CREATION is:
Esa Englund - Vocals
Robin Arnell - Lead Guitar
Rami Tainamo - Rhythm Guitar
Henrik Weimedal - Bass Guitar
Kim Arnell - Drums
 
More on PRIME CREATION:
Website | https://www.primecreationband.com/ 
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/primecreationofficial/ 
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/primecreationband/ 
X | https://x.com/Prime__Creation 
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/Primecreationband

Laura Cox Returns With "Not Your Story" Unreleased Single

French modern-rock artist Laura Cox returns with a brand-new, previously unheard single, "Not Your Story," out now via earMUSIC/verycords. Released in the middle of her current tour, the track delivers a relentless surge of raw rock energy — a fresh chapter that continues the spirit of her acclaimed album, Trouble Coming, while revealing a darker,
more urgent edge.

Driven by a ticking, clock-like rhythm that dictates the pulse of the song, "Not Your Story" unfolds with a sense of constant tension. Click by click, the track builds into a gritty, guitar-heavy rock anthem with unmistakable '90s-tinged attitude —sharp riffs, pounding drums, and Laura Cox's unmistakable voice cutting straight through the noise. Lyrically, the song dives into the maze of ambition, pressure, and identity. It captures the moment when chasing someone else's dream becomes a trap - a place where the line between aspiration and obsession begins to blur. With lines that challenge the listener to question the path they’re on, "Not Your Story" becomes both a warning and a wake-up call: If the dream isn't yours, what's the point of chasing it?

LISTEN TO THE NEW SINGLE "NOT YOUR STORY" Below.


ORDER THE NEW ALBUM TROUBLE COMING HERE.

ABOUT LAURA COX:
From viral YouTube guitarist to international festival headliner, Laura Cox has become one of Europe’s most compelling modern rock voices. With over 513K YouTube subscribers and 105 million plays across her videos, she has taken bedroom chops to main stages like Hellfest, Rockpalast and Pol'and'Rock. Her upcoming album Trouble Coming continues that journey — loud, honest and built for now

Vault #68: The White Stripes Live In Tasmania

Third Man Records has announced The White Stripes Live in Tasmania as the 68th entry in its long-running archival audio series, The Vault. The historic 33-song performance will be collected on three LPs – expertly pressed on 180-gram black, white, and red vinyl at Third Man Record Pressing in Detroit, MI – alongside an additional 12-inch single, Jack White & Eminem’s Live at Ford Field, capturing last year’s triumphant collaboration for the 2025 Detroit Lions Thanksgiving halftime show. What’s more, Third Man will introduce its new collectible trading cards imprint, Tripppl, by including three limited edition cards in each Vault #68 package.

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Available now through April 30th at midnight (CT).

Quiet Fear To Release New Album "La Tierra Arriba/El Abismo Abajo" on 6/19 + Share "Retén" Video

QUIET FEAR, the Los Angeles-based post-hardcore band rooted in Chicanx DIY ethos, are thrilled to announce its sophomore album La Tierra Arriba/El Abismo Abajo. It arrives June 19 via Iodine Recordings. Pre-order it here. 

Today, the band has shared the video for first single "Retén." Watch it below.

Quiet Fear are a Los Angeles-based post-hardcore band rooted in the Chicano DIY scene, They blend the volatility of '90s screamo with the weight and atmosphere of modern hardcore. La Tierra Arriba/El Abismo Abajo confronts systemic oppression, false authority, and social control alongside themes of isolation, fear, and personal collapse. Delivered through bilingual lyrics shaped by identity, community, and lived experience, the album balances emotional intensity with a persistent undercurrent of resistance.

Recorded by Alex Estrada at Pale Moon Ranch (Touché Amoré, Drug Church) and mastered by Jack Shirley (Deafheaven, Jeromes Dream), the record expands the band's sound into heavier and more dynamic territory, shifting between overwhelming chaos and stark, atmospheric restraint while remaining raw and uncompromising throughout. It's a modern take on '90s-inspired screamo with contemporary intensity and production. Fans of Massa Nera, Blind Girls, and Nuvolascura, take note!

QUIET FEAR ARE:
Adrian Ayala
Christopher Tortoledo  
Jonatan Patino
Edgar Rivas

MORTIIS Announces New Full-Length, 'Ghosts of Europa,' Unveils Music Video for Title Track

Iconic Norwegian artist MORTIIS is pleased to reveal that he will be releasing his latest studio album, 'Ghosts of Europa,' on June 26, 2026 via Prophecy Productions, making it his debut to the label! In celebration, MORTIIS is now unveiling the title track along with a thought-provoking music video. The clip was written and directed by Claudio Marino and can be found below.

MORTIIS comments, "This song has tried many shapes and forms, until it finally sort of found itself. I never thought that it would end up this way. Strange, mysterious, and choral. It started out as a simple thing, a different song, with a different title, which got slowly de-constructed and altered. This did not happen due to dissatisfaction with the original, but because layers of new ideas appeared. As excited as I am about this new 'entity' and the way it shaped up, the title, that has already been in existence for years, feels slightly, and sadly, prophetic – although that was never my intention."

'Ghosts of Europa' will be available as a 60-page hardcover 2CD artbook incl. 8-track bonus CD, ltd. Gatefold XXX vinyl LP, Gatefold black vinyl LP, and Digipak CD. Pre-orders are now live HERE.

MORTIIS has also teamed up with UADA for a very special co-headliner, featuring exclusive anniversary sets and supporting performances by Jerome Reuter’s ROME and WRAITH KNIGHT. MORTIIS shall be performing songs from his groundbreaking 2001 full-length, 'The Smell Of Rain,' along with other volumes of dystopian despair while UADA will be performing their seminal 2016 debut album 'Devoid of Light' in its entirety + a special CERMONIAL CASTINGS 30-year anniversary set featuring WRAITH KNIGHT. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets are available HERE.

Mortiis is a pioneering dark ambient and industrial metal artist, widely credited as the founder of the dungeon synth genre, whose work spans from haunting atmospheric soundscapes to abrasive, genre-defying electronic metal. With a legacy stretching over three decades, he remains one of the most influential and enigmatic figures in underground dark music

Video credits:

Written & directed by Claudio Marino

First assistant director: Daniel Josefsson

Produced by Artax Film

Colouring by Yellowtone

Cast:

Woman: Enya Ellefsen

Oracle: Gunn Johansson

Key Bearers: Daniel Josefsson & Mortiis

The cover artwork was created by Nihil and can be found below.

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THE WITCHES OF DYSTOPIA TOUR MMXXVI

(UADA + MORTIIS w/ Jerome Reuter’s ROME + WRAITH KNIGHT):

04/10/26: Portland, OR @ Dante's

04/11/26: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw

04/13/26: Calgary, AB @ Dickens

04/14/26: Edmonton, AB @ Starlite

04/16/26: Winnipeg, MB @ Sidestage

04/17/26: Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway at Studio B

04/18/26: Madison, WI @ Annex

04/19/26: Chicago, IL @ Reggies

04/20/26: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary

04/21/26: Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle

04/22/26: Covington, KY @ Madison Live

04/23/26: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground

04/24/26: Toronto, ON @ Lee's Palace

04/25/26: Montreal, QC @ Cafe Campus

04/26/26: Quebec City, QC @ La Source

04/27/26: Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall

04/28/26: Brooklyn, NY @ Meadows

04/29/26: Bensalem, PA @ Broken Goblet

04/30/26: Baltimore, MD @ Metro

05/01/26: Raleigh, NC @ Chapel Of Bones

05/02/26: Atlanta, GA @ 529 EAV

05/03/26: Orlando, FL @ Conduit

05/05/26: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live

05/06/26: Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live

05/07/26: Dallas, TX @ Club Dada

05/08/26: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad

05/09/26: Denver, CO @ HQ

05/10/26: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge

05/11/26: Las Vegas, NV @ Swan Dive

05/12/26: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

05/13/26: Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo

05/14/26: San Jose, CA @ The Ritz

05/15/26: Eugene, OR @ John Henry's

05/16/26: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

During most of his career MORTIIS has performed with a mask and face prosthetic that turned his stage persona into an otherworldly being. Over the year, his looks have changed and evolved. For a time during 'Era 0', his live concept even abandoned the wearing of the iconic mask. MORTIIS' stage entity has often been compared with a troll – a creature of Nordic folklore, which it was never intended to be according to the artist.

"Ghosts of Europa" is the sonic testimony of an experienced and matured musician, who created what he loves most and does best: electronic rock with stylistic influences from many genres while not being bound by any that creates dark soundscapes, cinematic sonic visions, and a plethora of emotions. Just when you think that you have finally figured "Ghosts of Europa" out, MORTIIS will surprise you with another facet and fresh aspect of his richly detailed masterpiece.

Line-up:

Håvard "Mortiis" Ellefsen – vocals, keyboards, vocoder, bass guitar, programming

Guest musicians

Benedicte Computorgirl (COMPUTORGIRL) – vocals on track 4

Christopher Amott (ARCH ENEMY et al.) – guitar solo on track 7

Christopher Rakkestad (ELVARHØI, BOLVERK) – vocals on track 1-6

Emil Nikolaisen (SERENA MANEESH, BRIAN JONESTOWN MASSACRE et al.) – fuzz & noise guitars & additional FX on track 3 & 4

Iliana Basileios Tsakiraki (ENEMY OF REALITY, SEPTICFLESH et al.) – vocals on tracks 1, 2, & 5

Laurie Ann Haus (BLIZZARD GAMES) – vocals on track 1, 2, 5 & 7

Matthew Setzer (SKINNY PUPPY, LONDON AFTER MDNIGHT) – throat singing on track 7

Michal Kielbasa (BLACK MAGIC RITES et al.) – tubular bell & vibraphone on track 2, tubular bell on track 6 & tabla loops, additional synths & FX on track 7

Sarah Jezebel Deva (THE KOVENANT, CRADLE OF FILTH et al.) – vocals on tracks 1-3, 5 & 6

Thomas Bolverk (RAGNAROK, BOLVERK) – distortion, clean & sampled guitars on track 6

Thorsten Quaeschning (TANGERINE DREAM) – additional synths & sequencers on track 1

Vegard Blomberg (MOCK) – e-bow & guitars on track 2, additional Copicat, Space Echo, fuzz & e-bow guitars) on track 4, Copicat, Space Echo & fuzz guitars on track 4, fuzz guitars on track 6, fuzz & ambient guitars on track & guitars on track 8

Erling Blomberg – additional guitars on track 8

Album Credits:

Recorded (re-recorded, re-animated & eternally tweaked and re-tweaked) at various locations over a thousand sessions during years of misery, poverty, and disdain (2020-2026) in Fredrikstad (NO)

Early vocal recording by co-producer Stephan Groth at Pitch Black Drive, Fredrikstad (NO)

Mix by Sean Beavan at The Grey Room, Crestline, CA (US)

Mastering by Jules Seifert at Epic Audio Media, London (UK)

Cover Artist: Nihil

Layout Creator: Laurent Clément (Dead Seed Productions)

Pre-orders:

https://mortiiswebstore.com/pages/ghosts-of-europa

Available formats:

"Ghosts of Europa" is available as a 60-page hardcover 2CD artbook incl. 8-track bonus CD, ltd. Gatefold XXX vinyl LP, Gatefold black vinyl LP, and Digipak CD.

MORTIIS Links:

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Amulets Streams New Single "Coiled" Featuring Patrick Shiroshi

Amulets, created by Portland-based audio/visual artist Randall Taylor, has unveiled their new single "Coiled," featuring multi-instrumentialist Patrick Shiroishi. This is the second taken from new EP Rem(a)inders, out 10th April via Pelagic Records.

Stream and pre-order here: https://orcd.co/amulets-remainders

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 his debut on 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 commented: "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."

IATT Announces New Single "Somniphobia" From Forthcoming Album Etheric Realms of the Night

Experimental metal band IATT release their new single "Somniphobia", taken from the forthcoming album Etheric Realms of the Night, arriving May 8, 2026 on Black Lion Records.

"Somniphobia" explores the fear of falling asleep and the psychological strain that follows prolonged exhaustion. The song reflects the experience of constant fatigue, mental tension, and the despair that develops when the body and mind are pushed beyond rest. The composition moves through contrasting sonic spaces that mirror the instability of sleep anxiety.

A dissonant bridge introduces an atmosphere of unease and internal conflict. Clashing tones and shifting dynamics capture the feeling of mental tension building beneath the surface. This moment gives way to a dramatic shift that introduces a sample from Ram Dass’ 1994 lecture The Roots of Suffering. The passage centers on the difficulty of understanding the mind and the persistent nature of suffering.

Following the spoken excerpt, the track transitions into trance-like and space-oriented keyboards that suggest a drifting state between wakefulness and dream. The music moves toward a calmer sonic space while still carrying the tension established earlier in the track.

The Ram Dass lecture was chosen for its reflection on the paradox of awareness and suffering. A sense of connection to oneself, to spirituality, or to the dream world does not remove the presence of suffering in reality. The themes expressed in the lecture align with the central tension within "Somniphobia". The impulse to move away from reality exists alongside the realization that acceptance of one’s present condition is necessary. The balance between suffering and awareness becomes part of the larger emotional arc of the song.

Etheric Realms of the Night presents a conceptual exploration of sleep and dream states. Each track represents a stage within the larger narrative of dreaming, beginning with the descent into sleep and continuing through the shifting environments of the subconscious. The album explores themes of fear, transcendence, and the duality that exists between waking life and the dream world.

Through this narrative structure, IATT examine the boundary between consciousness and the subconscious and the ways these states influence one another. The result is an album that moves through tension, uncertainty, and eventual acceptance of a different realm of experience.

About IATT:

IATT is a Philadelphia based progressive extreme metal band known for fusing blackened aggression, technical precision, and cinematic atmosphere into immersive, concept driven works. Their sound moves between ferocity and fragility, combining intricate guitar work, dynamic rhythms, and orchestral textures to create music that feels both emotionally intense and narratively expansive.

Since forming in 2008, IATT has steadily evolved into a project defined by scope and ambition. Each release is approached as a complete experience, with recurring musical themes, symbolic instrumentation, and carefully shaped pacing that guide the listener through psychological and philosophical terrain. Their albums often explore themes such as consciousness, identity, and the tension between reality and inner worlds, expressed through layered arrangements that reward deep listening.

Records like Nomenclature and Magnum Opus established IATT as a band unafraid to stretch the boundaries of extreme metal. Jazz influenced phrasing, classical inspired orchestrations, and atmospheric passages exist alongside relentless riffing and commanding vocal performances, giving their music a multidimensional character that resists simple categorization.

A strong visual and conceptual identity also plays a central role in the band’s work. IATT frequently extend their musical narratives into interconnected visual pieces, reinforcing the emotional and symbolic weight of their albums. This unified approach reflects their belief that sound, story, and imagery can combine to create a deeply immersive artistic statement.

With each new chapter, IATT continue refining their balance of brutality, beauty, and narrative depth, standing as one of the more adventurous and forward thinking voices in modern progressive extreme metal.

IATT is: 
 

• Jay Briscoe – bass, vocals

• Joe Cantamessa – lead guitar

• Alec Pezzano – rhythm guitar, orchestral arrangements

• Paul Cole – percussion

Connect with IATT:
 

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

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

• X: https://x.com/iamthetrireme

• YouTube: https://youtube.com/@iatt_official

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6EeKkHWc1PQO7vGUnyWNdr

• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/iatt/1780562884

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

• Official Website: https://linktr.ee/IATT_Official

• Merch Store: https://merchbooth.net/iatt

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@iatt_official

Black Veil Brides Announce Seventh Studio Album "VINDICATE"

With anticipation building at every turn, Black Veil Brides have announced their highly anticipated seventh studio album, VINDICATE. The record will be released worldwide on May 8 via Spinefarm.

The album is now available for pre-order HERE.

From the opening organ introduction and dramatic soliloquy of "Invocation To The Muse" to the emotive finale of "Eschaton," the band — vocalist Andy Biersack, guitarists Jake Pitts and Jinxx, bassist Lonny Eagleton, and drummer Christian Coma — delivers one of the most ambitious chapters of their career. Previously released singles including "Bleeders," "Hallelujah," and "Certainty" have already showcased the band's continued musical evolution while maintaining the theatrical intensity that has defined their sound.

"This record is rooted in the feelings of revenge and vindication. These are emotions that can either push us forward or hold us back. There’s a duality to them. They can fuel growth, drive ambition, and help us rise above what’s tried to break us, but they can also become destructive if we let them consume us," explains Andy Biersack.

Each song explores a different side of that struggle. Sometimes it’s about getting even with someone else, sometimes it’s about confronting ourselves and our past, our pain, or the things that were done to us. At its core, though, this album is about resilience.

"It's for anyone who's ever had their dreams doubted or their fire challenged by people who couldn’t see their vision. We're all born with that spark. The world will try to take that away at times, but this record is about holding onto it, fighting back, and turning those struggles into something powerful."

The latest preview from the album arrives with the release of the title track, "Vindicate." Featuring a haunting calliope introduction that erupts into a driving wall of guitars and Biersack's signature scream, the song captures the dramatic scale and power fans have come to expect from Black Veil Brides. The track is now available across all digital service providers.

A NSFW music video directed by George Gallardo Kattah (who also helmed the visual for "Certainty") can be seen Below.

In support of the new album, Black Veil Brides will embark on their first North American headline tour of 2026. The 24-city run kicks off April 25 in Riverside and concludes May 30 in Worcester. Along the way, the tour will make stops in Seattle (April 28), Houston (May 5), Detroit (May 17), and New York (May 28), among others.

Support on the tour will come from From Ashes To New, TX2, and As December Falls.

Information on tickets and VIP packages can be found HERE.

BLACK VEIL BRIDES ON TOUR:
4/25 — Riverside, CA — Municipal Auditorium
4/26 — Reno, NV — Grand Sierra Resort
4/28 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SoDo
4/30 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union
5/1 — Denver, CO — Fillmore
5/2 — Omaha, NE — ASTRO
5/4 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues
5/5 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
5/6 — San Antonio, TX — The Aztec
5/8 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle
5/9 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome To Rockville
5/11 — Greensboro, NC — Piedmont Hall
5/12 — Norfolk, VA — The Norva
5/14 — Philadelphia, PA — Fillmore
5/15 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
5/16 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple
5/17 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore
5/19 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room
5/21 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore
5/22 — Chicago, IL — Ramova Theatre
5/23 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
5/25 — Toronto, ON — History
5/26 — Montreal, QC — M-Telus
5/28 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square
5/29 — Silver Spring, MD — Fillmore
5/30 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium

^ Promoted by Live Nation
* Festival appearance
# Not a Live Nation date

ROTTING CHRIST Announce Reissue of Der Perfekte Traum

ROTTING CHRIST, a pillar of Greek metal, are reissuing Der Perfekte Traum for the first time on Season of Mist. Long out-of-print, this EP captures the band at a pivotal crossroads in their career between the melodic darkness of 1997’s A Dead Poem and the atmospheric depth of 1999’s Sleep of the Angels.  

Now reissued by the band’s longtime label home Season of Mist, the new vinyl edition of Der Perfekte Traum preserves an overlooked chapter of Rotting Christ’s legacy.

Season of Mist will reissue Der Perfekte Traum on May 15, 2026.

Pre-order

https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/RCReissues

Available Formats

12” Vinyl Gatefold (Black Coloured Vinyl)

12” Vinyl Gatefold (Gold, Orange & Black Marbled Coloured Vinyl) — Exclusive

Catch Rotting Christ next month on their North American Tour with Behemoth, Deicide, Rotting Christ and Immolation.

Get tickets at https://www.rotting-christ.com/

The Godless IV 2026 North American Tour

April 14 – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory Northpark

April 15 – San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom

April 17 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory

April 18 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

April 19 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO

April 21 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Union

April 22 – Denver, CO @ The Fillmore

April 24 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave

April 25 – Chicago, IL @ The Vic

April 26 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant

April 28 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa

April 30 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore*

May 1 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium**

May 2 – New York City, NY @ Palladium Times Square

May 4 – Buffalo, NY @ Riverworks

May 5 – Pittsburgh, PA @ The Roxian

May 7 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome to Rockville*

May 9 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore

May 11 – Toronto, ON @ History

May 12 – Montreal, QC @ Olympia

May 14 – Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple*

May 15 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl

May 16 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade

May 18 – Dallas, TX @ The Factory

May 20 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren

May 21 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Palladium

*No Rotting Christ

**No Deicide

Line-up:
Sakis Tolis — Vocals, Guitars
Themis Tolis — Drums
Jim “Mutilator” Patsouris — Bass (Live Tracks)

Production Credits:
Pre-produced by Sakis Tolis (Athens, Greece).
Tracks 1 & 2 recorded at Woodhouse Studios, Hagen, Germany, September 1998.
Produced and engineered by Xy (Samael). Mixed and mastered by Siggi Bemm.
Tracks 3–7 recorded live in Poland, "Out of the Dark" Tour, 1996.
Vinyl remastered by George Nerantzis (2021).

Follow Rotting Christ:
Website: https://www.rotting-christ.com/
Bandcamp: https://rottingchrist.bandcamp.com/music
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rottingchristofficial/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rottingchristofficial/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FhkwcO8Jd7BRWdllBpXBJ
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/rotting-christ/28441629

Alt-rockers Noir Addiction dish up mischief and mayhem on "Serve Me Some Crime" single

Alternative-industrial rockers Noir Addiction present their new single "Serve Me Some Crime", a sarcastic manifesto about embracing chaos and contradiction, where rule-breaking, humor and non-conformity become tools of personal freedom. Presented with a smashing new video directed & edited by ‪Jack Lucas Laugeni, it celebrates choosing instinct and madness over routine, control, and the suffocating seriousness of everyday life. This is the first taste of the album "Pretty Things Don’t Last", forthcoming via Berlin-based Soulpunx label.

Emerging with a raw, industrial-tinged soul, Noir Addiction is a powerhouse trio that harnesses a dark, heavy aesthetic against a backdrop of classic rock ’n’ roll grit. Founded by Sonny Lanegan, who handles vocals, guitars, synthesizers, and programming, the band is rounded out by drummer Roberto Catanzaro and Nessie Zorba on keyboards and percussion. A seasoned musician and producer, Lanegan’s creative vision was shaped by cutting his teeth in Los Angeles's high-octane music scene, where he honed his experimental style as singer-songwriter for White Pulp and co-founder of The Dead Good.

“Serve Me Some Crime” started from a really simple feeling: sometimes life gets too serious. Too structured. Too polite. The word “crime” in the song isn’t literal it’s more about breaking small, invisible rules. It’s about those moments when you don’t want to behave exactly how you’re expected to. A regular Sunday can feel predictable, almost scripted, and the song plays with the idea of shaking that up adding a bit of danger, irony, or mischief to something ordinary,” says Sonny Lanegan.

“At its core, the song is about freedom not the peaceful, inspirational kind, but the messy kind. The kind where you allow yourself to be contradictory, to not have it all figured out, to embrace a bit of chaos instead of pretending you’re always in control. It’s me saying: if life insists on being absurd, I might as well play along.”

Based in Italy, Noir Addiction has electrifying their way onto the music scene through their clever mix of glamorously haunting atmosphere, sense of decadence, rebellion and obsession, Noir Addiction bring a high-voltage fusion of dark rock, grunge attitude and shock-rock energy. By fusing heavy, distorted guitars and electronic textures with theatrics and raw emotion, they offer an immersive experience that is meant to be felt just as much as it is heard.

“There’s a lot of contradiction in the lyrics on purpose. Lines like “I don’t need forgiveness right now” or “I wear the joke to fight” reflect that push and pull between being sincere and hiding behind humor. I think many of us do that… we joke when things get uncomfortable, we act cool instead of saying what we really feel. The song lives in that space. Writing it felt like letting myself misbehave creatively. I didn’t overthink it, I followed the impulses that felt a little reckless. The lyrics came out in bursts, almost like I was arguing with myself. There’s tension in the song because that’s how I felt: torn between wanting to stay composed and wanting to blow everything up,” says Sonny Lanegan.

“When we recorded it, I wanted that tension to stay alive. We didn’t polish away the edges. The vocals needed attitude something slightly provocative, almost teasing. I wanted the track to feel cool but restless at the same time, like there’s something simmering underneath.  We played with that contrast between restraint and release, keeping it tight in some moments and then letting it loosen just enough to feel unpredictable. That balance is really what gives the song its character”.

Sonny Lanegan brings years of behind-the-scenes studio and production experience to Noir Addiction. Many of his songs have also been licensed to and featured in American TV shows, cementing his presence in mainstream media and propelling him into notable collaborations with artists and producers, which has sharpened his sound and pushed his creative vision to new heights.

Lanegan eventually reconnected with his old friend Nessie Zorba, former bandmate in PostHuman, with whom they toured Europe, rekindling their deep musical connection and passion for relentless intensity and depth and channelling this unfiltered energy into this new, heavier, darker project. Drummer Roberto Catanzaro then joined in, bringing a new dynamic layer to their presence, his powerful and heavy-weighted performance adding body, urgency and raw impact to their overall sound.

Soulpunx is an independent record label and media production house founded in 2017 by music producer and film composer Konstantin Dellos. Dedicated to the creation and promotion of high-quality audiovisual art, the label's focus is modern rock and alternative music. Beyond music, Soulpunx produces short films, documentaries and music videos, always emphasizing powerful storytelling. 

As of March 20, "Serve Me Some Crime" will be available across digital platforms, includingSpotify,Apple Music and Bandcamp. The full "Pretty Things Don’t Last" album will be released on July 16 via SoulPunx Records.

Noir Addiction will be touring in support of this EP, beginning with two special shows in Prague - at Subzero Pragueon May 14 and at Chapeau Rouge on May 15.

CREDITS
Music & Lyrics by Sonny Lanegan
Sonny Lanegan - vocals, guitars, synthesizers & programming
Nessie Zorba - keyboards & percussions
Roberto Catanzaro - drums
Engineered, Mixed & Mastered by Damiano Paoloni
Produced by Sonny Lanegan
Recorded at Sound Distillery (Italy)
ISRC code - ESA122629311 /  UPC - 8447721120525
Cover artwork model - Rozigr
Photos by Valerio Fanelli 
Video directed & edited by ‪Jack Lucas Laugeni 
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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Hardline Announce New Album "Shout" + Share "Rise Up" Video

The melodic hard rock band HARDLINE have released with "When You Came Into My Life," a new digital single and lyric video. The song is taken from the upcoming studio album Shout.

In addition to the nine songs which were composed for Shout by singer Johnny Gioeli, keyboard player Alessandro Del Vecchio, and guitarist Luca Princiotta, the cover version of the SCORPIONS classic "When You Came Into My Life" is definitely one of the biggest surprises on the new studio album. 

Gioeli says, "A friend from Norway played me the song, I'd never heard it before. But it's a real smash hit, which we've recorded in typical Hardline style out of respect for the Scorpions."

The lyric video for the song is a tribute to the loss of personal animals and to neglected and abused dogs, as well as the loss of a loved one. 
"Alessandro and I are great dog lovers," says Gioeli. "For a number of years now, I've flown dogs from animal shelters as a pilot, saving them from being put down because nobody wants them. On tour, we will hand out glow sticks for a small donation, which people can hold up while we play the song and think of someone they have lost and who was particularly important to them."

Watch the 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

Pre-orderall configurations is here.

Haste the Day Drop Video for "Oblivion"

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 new music in nearly a decade. But they didn't stop there. Not a chance! The band will release its new album DISSENTER on May 1 via Solid State Records. It's HTD's first album since 2015. Pre-order it here. 

They drop the video for "Oblivion." Watch it below.

"'Oblivion' is a cinematic, apocalyptic metalcore track that leans into scale and emotion," the band shares. "The song balances heaviness with atmosphere, creating a sense of finality and awe. Lyrically, 'Oblivion' tells an apocalyptic love story — grappling with loss, reconnection, and what it means to step into the void at the end of all things."

HTD also announced a run of tour dates set for May. They will also appear at Louder Than Life in Louisville, Kentucky in September. All upcoming performances are below.

HASTE THE DAY ON TOUR:
5/3 — Nashville, TN — Eastside Bowl 
5/22 — Pomona, CA — Glass House
5/23 — Phoenix, AZ — Nile Theater
5/28 — Seattle, WA — Crocodile
5/29 — Portland, OR — Revolution Hall 
9/20 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life*
*Festival

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