BELPHEGOR Finishes Work On 13th Studio Album, Set For Release in 2027

Black death metal force BELPHEGOR has finished work on its 13th studio album, scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2027 via Reigning Phoenix Music.

The forthcoming record will mark the next chapter in BELPHEGOR’s uncompromising legacy, continuing the band’s relentless exploration of black death metal and its distinctive fusion of brutality, darkness and ceremonial intensity.

As work on the album progresses, BELPHEGOR reminds their supporters to revisit the first two singles from the upcoming release:

"Scarlet Beast – Leviathan"
Released February 2026
Watch below:

"Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus"
Released August 2025
https://youtu.be/yCORFvKY6J0

BELPHEGOR will also unleash its magickal processions across Europe in autumn 2026 with the “Praise The Beast” European Tour 2026.

The trek kicks off September 29 at Turock in Essen, Germany, and will storm through Belgium, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, Central Europe, Poland, and the UK before reaching its final ritual on October 18 at The Underworld in London.

Joining BELPHEGOR as special guests are death metal legends KRISIUN and black metal coven ASAGRAUM. A fourth band will be announced soon. Stay tuned.

BELPHEGOR "Praise The Beast" European Tour 2026:

29.09.  - GER  - Essen, Turock
30.09.  - BEL  - Kortrijk, DVG
01.10.  - NLD  - Dordrecht, Bibelot
02.10.  - NLD  - Hengelo, Metropool
03.10. - DEN- Copenhagen, Richter
04.10.  - SWE  - Gothenburg, Monument
06.10.  - FIN  - Helsinki, On The Rocks
07.10.  - SWE  - Stockholm, Kollektivet Livet
08.10.  - SWE  - Malmö, Plan B
09.10.  - GER  - Berlin, Musikbrauerei
10.10.  - CZE  - Uherske Hradiste, Klub Mir
11.10.  - CZE  - Plzen, Serikovka
13.10.  - POL  - Krakow, Hype Park
14.10.  - POL  - Gdańsk, Drizzly Grizzly
15.10.  - GER  - Osnabrück, Bastard Club
16.10.  - UK  - Sheffield, Corporation
17.10.  - UK  - Torquay, Arena
18.10.  - UK  - London, The Underworld

Tickets and additional information will be available through local venues and promoters.

Now, as the band approaches its thirteenth studio album, a deeper and more arcane force begins to stir. The number thirteen bears ancient meaning: endings, thresholds, and the passage into the unknown. Rooted in primordial doctrine, the thirteenth seal is said to bind the final veil between worlds, the last barrier between order and chaos.

With this upcoming release, BELPHEGOR prepares to break that seal, not to follow, but to lead. To summon what lies beyond even their own previous creations: something more primal, more ritualistic, more devastating.

Early glimpses of new material point to a continuation of the dark artistic path begun with The Devils, now delving even deeper. The upcoming album takes shape as a focused ritual: precise, uncompromising, and rooted in the band’s unmistakable vision, the glorification of the Devil.

Prepare. The next chapter is imminent. 

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Stoned Jesus Announce New Album Songs to Moon

After 15 years of trailblazing across doom metal, grunge, psychedelic and art rock, no height is too steep a climb for Stoned Jesus. The heavy progressive rockers are reaching a new creative peak with their forthcoming album trilogy. Its opening chapter, Songs to Sun, rose atop best of 2025 lists at Doom Charts, Rock Hard, The Obeliskand other critical institutions. Now, frontman Igor Sydorenko and his two bandmates are cycling into the darkest, most daring and deeply moving territory of their career with Songs to Moon.    

“We started The Songs trilogy last year with Songs to Sun, which is a loud and heavy album that’s big on choruses and meaty riffs” Sydorenko says. “While still heavy and catchy, Songs to Moon follows a similar trajectory to Led Zeppelin III, Opeth’s Damnation or Jar of Flies by Alice In Chains. The songs are recognizably Stoned Jesus, but they are bolder, more haunting and introspective than anything we’ve done before”.

Today, Stoned Jesus are announcing Songs to Moon with a ‘90s-style music video for the album’s lead single. While floating endlessly amidst uncertainty, the doomgaze of “Velvet” hits hard with one of the band’s biggest hooks.

“This song answers the question: What if Nirvana was shoegaze?”, Sydorenko teases.

Watch the music video for “Velvet” below:

Songs to Moon comes out October 16, 2026 on Season of Mist.

Pre-order

https://orcd.co/stonedjesussongstomoon

Pre-save on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/prerelease/3eaQK0xSDe91fH92dLiMel?utm_source=copy-link

The Songs trilogy spans all phases of Stoned Jesus. Like dusk, Songs to Moon opens in the shadow of Songs to Sun. Previously released single “Under the Skin” plunged the band into a dark night of the soul with loud and heavy slabs of post-metal.

Songs to Moon discovers a more introspective side to Stoned Jesus, “I’ve noticed that in a lot of our songs, the narrator is either falling or starting to lose the ground under their feet”, Sydorenko says. “When writing ‘Velvet’, I asked myself, what’s next? What do I want to find once I reach the bottom? Or do I just want the fall to go on forever”.

Even on their most melancholic album, Stoned Jesus can’t be confined to just one shade of blue. With its grungy riffs and grainy video treatment, “Velvet” would slide into heavy rotation on MTV’s 120 Minutes. “Where will I end up / I never know”, Sydorenko sings with cool remove. As steadily pounding drums, harsh backing vocals from bassist Andrew Rodin and Sydorenko’s howling guitar solo push the song to the brink, it’s loud and clear that the band are only going up from here.  

The video for “Velvet” was created by Mykyta Donets.

Catch Stoned Jesus this summer on the European festival circuit.

Stoned Jesus 2026 European Festival Dates

August 8 - Rome, Italy @ Roma Stone Fest [TICKETS]

August 20 - La Maroutière, France @ V and B Fest [TICKETS]

August 29 - Teramo, Italy @ Suburbiae Festival [TICKETS]

October 30 - Vallet, France @ WeStill Fest [TICKETS]

Following in the steps of Led Zeppelin III, Opeth’s Damnation or Alice In Chain’s Jar of Flies, during its final lap, Songs to Moon strips down to acoustic guitar and Sydorenko’s hushed vocals. “And when the sun goes down / It brightens up my mood”. As the dreamy desperation of “Window In My Room” fades beneath the stark reminder of closer “One More Empty Day”, Stoned Jesus return to earth weary but wise beyond their years and ready to explore the next frontier.  

Recording Lineup
Igor Sydorenko - Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards
Andrew Rodin - Bass, Backing Vocals
Yurii Ciel - Drums, Backing Vocals

Live Lineup

Igor Sydorenko - Vocals, Guitar

Andrew Rodin - Bass, Backing Vocals

Ihor Biriuchenko - Drums, Percussion
   
Production Credits
Producer - Igor Sydorenko
Sound Engineer - Andy Rosczyk

Mixing and Mastering Engineer - Karl Daniel Lidén

Recording Studio

Goblin Sound Studio in Cologne, Germany

Mixing and Mastering Studio

Studio Tri-Lamb, Sweden

Cover Art
Vadym "Karaska" Karasiov

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STEVE HACKETT & STEVE ROTHERY launch video for ‘Red Dragon’; second track from collaborative album ‘The Roaring Waves’

Two titans of progressive music, Steve Hackett (Genesis) and Steve Rothery (Marillion), come together on ‘The Roaring Waves’ - a striking and deeply atmospheric instrumental album shaped by memory, imagination, and the elemental power of the sea. The record has been much talked about over the years, and it will now finally see the day on August 28th, 2026 via InsideOutMusic. 

Now the duo are pleased to present the video for new single ‘Red Dragon’. Created by Simon Ward, you can watch it below:

Steve Rothery comments: “Red Dragon shows off the rockier side of our collaboration, it starts with the sound of a hurdy gurdy (an instrument which originated in medieval Europe around the 10th century), followed by a heavy guitar riff by myself and great guitar melodies and sitar guitar by SH.”

Steve Hackett adds: “Red Dragon was the name of the ship that was used by the East India Trading Company in its early years. I used a sitar guitar amongst others to give that authentic Eastern feel…”

Years in the making, The Roaring Waves brings together seven instrumental compositions that move fluidly between the cinematic and the intimate, as Hackett explains, “It’s not the kind of album that guitarists normally make together.”

Written and recorded intermittently over nearly a decade - with sessions at Racket Club and the duo’s home studios - the album emerged from an organic, improvisational process. Jams and shared ideas form the backbone of the music, allowing both players to explore a collaborative dynamic defined by sensitivity and mutual respect.

Throughout ‘The Roaring Waves’, the duo embrace a painterly, almost filmic approach to composition - crafting music that invites listeners to drift, imagine, and immerse themselves. “You’re trying to create an atmosphere… like painting a picture,” says Rothery. “Taking people on a journey.”

The album is also available to pre-order on several formats, including a Ltd CD+Blu-ray mediabook edition including Dolby Atmos (by Andy Bradfield) & High Resolution Stereo mixes. The album will also be available as a Standard CD & a Gatefold 180g LP, cut at half-speed at Abbey Road Studios by Miles Showell. All feature artwork and layouts by Simon Ward. Pre-order now here: https://stevehackettsteverothery.lnk.to/TheRoaringWaves-Album 

STEVE HACKETT online:
www.hackettsongs.com 
 www.facebook.com/pages/Steve-Hackett/123101228589 
www.instagram.com/stevehackettofficial/ 
http://hackettsongs.com/tour.html 
https://bsky.app/profile/stevehacketthq.bsky.social

STEVE ROTHERY online:
https://steverothery.com/ 
https://www.facebook.com/therealsteverothery 
https://www.instagram.com/steverotheryonline/ 
https://www.youtube.com/user/steverotheryguitar 

INSIDEOUTMUSIC online:
www.insideoutmusic.com
www.youtube.com/InsideOutMusicTV
www.facebook.com/InsideOutMusic
www.twitter.com/insideouteu
www.insideoutshop.de

IGNEA Release Video for "Darkness" Single

Ukrainian modern metal architects IGNEA further open the doors to their upcoming album Monumental, out on October 23 via Napalm Records, with the second single, "Darkness." The song sets the emotional foundation for the album, which is set around the concept of nostalgia. "Darkness" explores finding comfort in memories, even if they reveal cracks. Native to Kyiv, IGNEA have their own fair share of those, so the new song inevitably takes a bittersweet turn. Shifting between eerie, melancholic verses and grandiose, uplifting choruses before crescendoing into a live choir set against raw blast beats, the new song mirrors the emotional swing of nostalgia itself, the drift into shadow followed by sudden bursts of longing.

"Darkness" is paired with a music video shot in Ukraine's capital city. The walk through Kyiv captures an additional theme of the album — the walk past modernist buildings representing a future that never arrived. Part of the video was filmed at the Kyiv National University of Construction and Architecture — symbolically vital for an album about urban nostalgia, as its halls carry the energy of generations of students who trained there to build the very structures the video mourns.

With the very same buildings that once only held innocent memories of the band's upbringing now being destroyed by the war, the imagery adds a second, bitter layer to the nostalgia. It's not just longing for the past, but grief for what is disappearing in real time. In a cruel coincidence, IGNEA shot the video for "Darkness" in the literal darkness of the largest missile and drone attacks on Kyiv that hit the night before shooting.

Helle Bohdanova about "Darkness":
"'Darkness' is about the rides we take into nostalgia when the present gets too heavy — and how bittersweet it is to realize you can never actually go back. As all IGNEA members are from Kyiv, we wanted to make a nostalgic ode to our city, walking through its memory — the same modernist buildings that once promised a future, the subway stations, the same streets that hold our childhoods, our first kisses, people we've lost. The war, in its turn, adds its own layer of darker nostalgia, watching those buildings burn in real time — and it heavily affected both days of filming. On the first day, one of the worst missile attacks on Kyiv hit the night before — we hadn't slept at all, running on nothing but adrenaline, and the city was still on fire as we drove to the location. On the second, we filmed through the city with sirens and drones overhead. Considering this, we're living in literal darkness, longing for the peaceful, trouble-free days... Can we ever get back?"

Watch the Official Music Video For "Darkness" Below:

Monumental is IGNEA's second full-length album that was written during the full-scale war in Ukraine. The recording process mostly took place in the winter of 2025-2026, during icy temperatures and long power outages in Kyiv.

Helle Bohdanova says about Monumental:
"Back in the 17th century, nostalgia was considered a deadly disease — and in many ways, it still is. It's a universal feeling experienced by every human being, pulling us toward a past that felt gentler than it truly was, especially during the bitter moments of the present. Much of this album was inspired by modernist architecture — concrete giants built to signal progress and a brighter future, now slowly decaying. They've become a sort of memory box: Monuments to unrealized dreams, where the future that was once imagined never arrived, yet continues to echo through the ruins and bright mosaics."

PRE-ORDER YOUR COPY OF MONUMENTAL NOW.

IGNEA LIVE 2026:
Supporting EVERGREY's Architects Of A New Weave European Tour 2026 w/ Stellar Circuits

11/11 — Lund, SE — Mejeriet
11/12 — Stockholm, SE — Kollektivet Livet
11/13 — Linköping, SE — Palatset
11/14 — Gothenburg, SE — Filmstudion 2
11/15 — Oslo, NO — Salt
11/17 — Hamburg, DE — Logo
11/18 — Berlin, DE — Hole44
11/19 — Munich, DE — Feierwerk
11/20 — Vienna, AT — Weberknecht
11/21 — Milan, IT — Slaughter Club
11/22 — Aarau, CH — KiFF
11/23 — Antwerp, BE — Zappa
11/25 — Southampton, UK — The Brook
11/26 — Birmingham, UK — Asylum
11/27 — London, UK — The Underworld
11/28 — Leeds, UK — The Key Club
11/29 — Dublin, IE — Opium
11/30 — Belfast, UK — Limelight 2
12/1 — Glasgow, UK — G2
12/2 — Newcastle, UK — Anarchy Brew
12/3 — Manchester, UK — Rebellion
12/4 — Bristol, UK — Strange Brew
12/5 — Nottingham, UK — Saltbox
12/7 — Paris, FR — Petit Bain
12/8 — Trier, DE — Mergener Hof
12/9 — Karlsruhe, DE — Substage
12/10 — Dortmund, DE — Junkyard
12/11 — Rotterdam, NL — Baroeg
12/12 — Maastricht, NL — Muziekgieterij

IGNEA ARE:
Helle Bohdanova — Vocals
Yevhenii Zhytniuk — Keys
Dmytro Vinnichenko — Guitars
Oleksandr Kamyshyn — Bass

Legendary Hard Rock Icons STRYPER Unveil New Single "Ashes To Roses" + Lyric Video

Today, legendary Christian metal pioneers STRYPER proudly unveil their new single "Ashes To Roses," taken from their upcoming 18th studio album, ‘Throne Of Thorns,’ set for release on September 25th via Frontiers Music Srl. Decades into their journey, STRYPER continue to reaffirm their status as one of the most influential and enduring bands in classic metal, seamlessly blending their signature message with a sound that remains as powerful and relevant as ever. "Ashes to Roses" arrives alongside an official lyric video, available below.

On the new track, Michael Sweet comments:

“'Ashes To Roses' is definitely a little different for us. It’s got a little bit more of a throwback/classic rock vibe yet it’s got everything you would expect from STRYPER. It’s going to appeal all the people out there who have been wanting a good melodic rock ballad from the band. You asked, we listened!”

Watch the Lyric Video for "Ashes To Roses" Below:

‘Throne of Thorns’ showcases the band at the height of their creative powers, delivering a masterclass in songwriting and musicianship. The album is packed with grand, meticulously crafted arrangements, where thunderous rhythms, soaring guitar harmonies, and anthemic choruses come together in a style that is unmistakably STRYPER. Each track is infused with both intensity and melody, capturing the essence of classic metal while pushing their sound forward with renewed energy and purpose.

At the forefront stands the unmistakable voice of Michael Sweet, whose passionate, powerful, and instantly recognizable delivery continues to define the band’s identity. His vocal performance on ‘Throne of Thorns’ is nothing short of extraordinary, effortlessly moving between soaring highs and emotive depth, adding a timeless quality to every song.

Perry Richardson says:

"The best music doesn't come from comfort. It comes from living, struggling, growing, and refusing to quit. I hope these songs find you exactly when you need them."

With ‘Throne Of Thorns,’ STRYPER not only honors their legacy but expands upon it, offering an album that will resonate with longtime fans and newcomers alike. It’s a bold, inspired statement from a band that refuses to stand still—proof that true metal greatness only grows stronger with time.

Guitarist Oz Fox concludes:

"I’m really happy with the final outcome of this record and of the heart that went into it. Michaelcontinues to pour everything he has into the music and the message; Robert brings the power and energy that has always been the pulse of STRYPER; Perry’s musicianship, vocal talents, and dedication are second to none, and I’m grateful to be on this journey with all of them."

Pre-Order 'Throne of Thorns' HERE

Four decades and counting, STRYPER shows no signs of slowing down. The band will be back on the road starting this fall with a full U.S. For a full list of dates, see below.

STRYPER Live:

Sept 19th - Wissen, GER @ Loud and Proud Festival 2026

Sept 29th - Derry, NH @ Tupelo Music Hall

Sept 30th - Wantagh, NY @ Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall

Oct 1st - Newton, NJ @ The Newton Theatre

Oct 3rd - Harrisburg, PA @ XL Live

Oct 4th - Warrendale, PA @ Jergel’s Rhythm Grille

Oct 6th - Marion, IL @ Marion Cultural and Civic Center

October 8th - McHenry, IL @ The Vixen

Oct 9th - Wisconsin Dells, WI @ Crystal Grand Music Theatre

Oct 10th - Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center

Oct 12th - St. Louis, MO @ The Hawthorn

Oct 13th - Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s

Oct 15th - Nashville, TN @ The Cannery Mainstage

Oct 16th - Newton, NC @ Newton Performing Arts Center

Oct 17th - Kingsport, TN @ MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center

Oct 19th - Jacksonville, FL @ FIVE

Oct 20th - Orlando, FL @ House of Blues

Oct 22nd - Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage

Oct 23rd - Liberty, SC @ Pickens County PAC

Oct 24th - Hopewell, VA @ Beacon Theatre

Oct 25th - Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater

Dec 5th - San Juan, PR @ Coca-Cola Music Hall

STRYPER are:

Michael Sweet - Lead Vocals/Lead & Rhythm Guitar

Robert Sweet - Drums & Percussion

Oz Fox - Vocals/Lead and Rhythm Guitar

Perry Richardson - Vocals/Bass

ONLY ECHOES Present New Single And Video For "Born Adrift" Ahead Of Upcoming Full-Length

Denver-based instrumental post-metal band ONLY ECHOES present the title track of their forthcoming full-length Born Adrift. The album is scheduled to arrive on August 14, 2026, via Braeburn Records.

"As a whole, this song really feels like you are lost at sea and fighting for your life, but that you haven't given up yet". Share ONLY ECHOES. 

"That is kind of the idea behind the title and the theme of the album to an extent. It is a heavy emotion, but not a claustrophobic one. It's the idea that this fight is difficult and it's going to stay difficult for the rest of the journey, but that it is still worth taking". 

ONLY ECHOES deliver "Born Adrift" with a striking impact. Wave after wave of intense heaviness brings the track's concept to life. Rhythmic shifts, catchy lead hooks, and uplifting moments not only provide movement but also a sense of anticipation. Shadowy passages feel weighted and inescapable but they are not dwelled upon without hope for too long. 

Alternating between light and shade, ONLY ECHOES deploy carefully curated changes in the track's pace as well as through their instrumental layering. The structure of "Born Adrift", while exploring periods of turmoil and relief, is emotionally complex as the music rises and falls before meeting an abrupt end. 

"Born Adrift" encapsulates key aspects of the band's sound that are also explored elsewhere across the album's track list. With this single release ONLY ECHOES demonstrate their darker side as this is the heaviest offering found on the forthcoming Born Adrift. 

Born Adrift was produced, engineered, and mixed by guitarist Austin Minney at All Aces Studio, with mastering handled by Brad Smalling at Evergroove. The album artwork features an original 1876 engraving by Gustave Doré, reimagined with color and illustration work by Celeste Hayes (@chayesart). Born Adrift arrives August 14, 2026 via Braeburn Records.

In August 2026, ONLY ECHOES will release their sophomore full-length album Born Adrift through Braeburn Records. Expanding on the emotional and conceptual depth of their previous work, Born Adrift explores the search for meaning through monumental riffs, ethereal atmospheres, and dynamic songwriting that remains both devastatingly heavy and deeply melodic. The album artwork reimagines an 1876 Gustave Doré engraving from The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, colored and illustrated by Denver artist Celeste Hayes (@chayesart).

Though the band originally intended to include vocals, no one ever stepped forward to sing. Over time, ONLY ECHOES realized vocals were unnecessary entirely. Their music speaks through dynamics, melody, and sheer sonic force alone, summed up in the band’s defining ethos:

“No gods, no vocals.”

A relentless DIY band at heart, ONLY ECHOES have played more than 75 shows across the United States everywhere from bookstores and backyards to theaters and festivals. Their touring history includes multiple DIY west coast and midwest runs alongside performances with PALLBEARER, BIG|BRAVE, STRAWBERRY GIRLS, and THE ONGOING CONCEPT, including an appearance at the inaugural Ghost Canyon Fest.

Offstage, the band maintains a hands-on approach to nearly every aspect of their operation. Austin Minney screen prints much of the band’s merchandise by hand, often producing shirts just hours before heading out on tour.

With Born Adrift, ONLY ECHOES continue their mission to push instrumental post-metal forward, carrying the torch for a genre with few modern American bands operating at this intersection of atmosphere, melody, and crushing heaviness.

ONLY ECHOES is:

Austin Minney — Guitar
Dustin Yourishin — Guitar
Ben Rosenberg — Bass
Zach Sirotkin — Drums

Connect with ONLY ECHOES:

Official Website: https://www.onlyechoesmusic.com
Bandcamp: https://onlyechoes.bandcamp.com/album/sunsickness
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onlyechoesdenver
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/only_echoes_denver/?hl=en
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@onlyechoesdenver
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3dRWQve9w41F9eUAwlHP4A?si=vjHVbz3VTWy1CapE7sq3og
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/only-echoes/1437048557

Swedish Symphonic Metallers ELEINE Release New Single "Watch As We Rise" + Official Music Video

Swedish metal band ELEINE release their new single and accompanying music video,"Watch As We Rise," and unveil the artwork for their upcoming fifth studio album, 'The Water Taste Of Blood.' The album will be released independently on December 4th via the band's own label, Algoth Records, with global distribution through Sound Pollution.

Where the first single, "Empire of Lies," exposed deception and "We March" carried listeners through it, "Watch As We Rise" is the reckoning and the soundtrack to that empire's collapse. The third single from 'The Water Taste Of Blood' is the band's heaviest yet, built on chugging, in-your-face riffs and defiant vocals. It's a song about getting back up in the middle of the fight and burning the whole thing to the ground.

Watch the Music Video for "Watch As We Rise" Below:

In ELEINE’s own words:

“This is our song of reclaiming control of your own life. We’ve been through so much sh*t the past years. Buried under one pile after the other. ‘Watch As We Rise’ is a releasing song that fills you with power and determination through heavy chugging and in your face vocals.”

Pre-Order 'The Water Taste Of Blood' HERE

ELEINE Live:

08/10: Hamburg, Germany @ Logo

10/09: Dortmund, Germany @ Junkyard

10/10: Hoogeveen, Netherlands @ Podium

10/11: Kortrijk, Belgium @ DVG Club

10/13: London, England @ The Underworld

10/14: Southampton, England @ The Brook

10/15: Manchester, England @ Rebellion

10/16: Glasgow, Scotland @ Slay

10/17: Nottingham, England @ Saltbox

10/18: Birmingham, England @ O2 Institute 2

10/19: Paris, France @ Backstage By The Mill

10/22: Barcelona, Spain @ Razzmatazz 3

10/23: Marseille, France @ Molotov

10/24: Monthey, Switzerland @ Pont Rouge

10/25: Lucerne, Switzerland @ Sedel

10/26: Milan, Italy @ Slaughter Club

10/27: Munich, Germany @ Feierwerk

10/29: Trier, Germany @ Mergener Hof

10/30: Salzburg, Austria @ Rockhouse

11/01: Zlín, Czech Republic @ Masters Of Rock Café

11/03: Warsaw, Poland @ Hydrozagadka

11/04: Krakow, Poland @ Zaścianek

11/05: Poznan, Poland @ 2Progi

11/06: Berlin, Germany @ Cassiopeia

11/07: Hanover, Germany @ Café Glocksee

11/08: Leipzig, Germany @ Hellraiser

11/09: Aarhus, Denmark @ VoxHall

11/10: Copenhagen, Denmark @ Stengade

11/11: Stockholm, Sweden @ Kollektivet Livet

11/12: Gothenburg, Sweden @ Valand

12/05: Lund, Sweden @ Mejeriet (Exclusive Album Release Show)

Find tickets & more information HERE

JOHN COFFEY Announces New Album "Not Alone" + Shares Video for "It's You"

Dutch punk and rock 'n' roll powerhouse John Coffey have announced their new studio album, Not Alone, out October 9 via Long Branch Records. Not Alone is about the power of connection. About discovering that there are other people who feel what you feel. Whether you find that connection through a partner, a friend, a helpline, or a room full of people feeling the same music. Talking helps. Singing helps. Screaming along helps.

Alongside the album announcement, John Coffey have also unveiled their powerful new single "It's You." 

"Sometimes we meet someone who reminds us that we're not alone. Someone who sees us, understands us, and makes us feel that our experiences truly matter," comments the band. "'It's you' is not a love song to one person, but a celebration of human connection. It's dedicated to everyone who deserves to know they matter, and to those who make a difference in another person's life, often without even realizing it."

Watch the video for "It's you" BELOW.

Stream the new single and pre-order the album HERE.

JOHN COFFEY LIVE:
06/18 — Dessel, BE — Graspop Metal Meeting
08/08 — Hamburg, DE — Amplifire Festival
08/13 — Budapest, HU — Sziget Festival
08/14 — Lierop, NL — Nirwana Tuinfeest
09/26 — Solothurn, CH — 25 Jahre Elevenball
10/08 — Utrecht, NL — ACU
10/09 — Utrecht, NL — De Helling
10/10 — Utrecht, NL — DB's
11/13 — Liège, BE — La Zone
11/14 — Sint-Niklaas, BE — De Casino
11/25 — Köln, DE — Luxor
11/27 — Berlin, DE — Hole 44
12/10 — Deventer, NL — Burgerweeshuis
12/11 — Groningen, NL — Vera
12/17 — Rotterdam, NL — Rotown
12/18 — Eindhoven, NL — Dynamo

TICKETS

JOHN COFFEY ARE:
David Achter de Molen — Vocals
Alfred van Luttikhuizen — Guitar, Vocals
Christoffer van Teijlingen — Guitar, Vocals
Richard van Luttikhuizen — Bass, Vocals
Carsten Brunsveld — Drums

Miss May I Drop "Hand Me a Halo"

MISS MAY I — Levi Benton [vocals], Jerod Boyd [drums], Ryan Neff [bass], and Elisha Mullins [guitar ] — will drop their new album NO PLACE FOR ME on October 2 via Solid State Records. Pre-order it here.

The band also has issued the video for "HAND ME A HALO." Watch it below.

The song is gritty and guitar-forward, powered by phlegmatic and furious vocals that will make even the finest hairs on your neck stand on end and it's anchored by a memorable melody that just won't quit. The song is like the very halo referenced in the lyrics — and it's what fans want to be handed.

"'Hand Me A Halo' tells the self-narrative of losing one's sense of self and dealing with the intrusive thoughts that come with it," says Benton. "This song came from our own confusion and loss of identity through the changing seasons of life. The fear can be constant, leaving you to question if you just want someone to hand you a halo."

Instead of letting doubts, anxiety, negativity, and intrusive thoughts run wild, Miss May I will catch and turn even the most volatile feelings into airtight anthems. The Ohio-bred quartet ground extreme emotions in a taut framework of technically adroit riffing, hardcore grooves, and unforgettable melodies. The band has expertly honed an uncanny ability to make sense of life on tape. That's why fans worldwide have leaned on the group's music since their emergence in 2007. Following years of grinding, 2012's At Heart marked a breakthrough moment for the group when it bowed at #32 on the Billboard 200. Their impact only expanded with Deathless [2015] and Shadows Inside [2017], which both debuted in the Top 10 of the Billboard Top Independent Albums Chart and Top Rock Albums Chart. In 2022, Curse Of Existence received widespread critical acclaim from the likes of Alternative Presswho raved: "Miss May I have penned one of their strongest records yet." V13 hailed it as "packed full of emotion and heartfelt rage," and Outburn marveled at "their fast, aggressive, thrashy metalcore mixed with powerful lyrics." Along the way, they generated hundreds of millions of streams and toured with everyone from Killswitch Engage and Parkway Drive to Motionless In White. In 2026, the collective continue to strike a deep chord with their eighth full-length offering and Solid State debut LP, No Place For Me.

Drown In Sulphur Release their New Single + Video "Groan From The IXth Circle"

Deathcore force Drown In Sulphur from Italy have released their second single and music video "Groan From The IXth Circle" via Noble Demon! The song is taken off their upcoming EP Strix, due out on September 11th.

Pre-save right here: https://music.nobledemon.com/strix

DROWN IN SULPHUR are the latest addition to the German Metal Record Label and proudly present new music with a fresh band line-up. After they dropped a bomb with the first output "New Moon Rising On Florence" in June, the brand new single cements even clearer where the band is heading towards with their revamped sound. Be prepared since the upcoming digital EP Strix is blending the nostalgic fury of MySpace-era deathcore with grim black metal influences, marking a deliberate shift toward a less symphonic, more hardcore sound.

Watch the video for "Groan From The IXth Circle" and enjoy the single below:

With Strix, Drown In Sulphur delivers a desperate and focused body of work born out of a renewed hunger for reinvention. The upcoming EP leaves behind traditional symphonic tropes to deliver a sound driven by raw energy and complex, occult storytelling—blurring the lines between theological dread and sonic violence.

Formed in Milan, Italy in 2014, Drown In Sulphur quickly shook the underground metal scene, securing millions of streams and views with their explosive early singles "An Epilogue to the Arrogant" and "Blackwind." Through a relentless creative fire and an evolving lineup, the project dropped a string of powerful full-lengths, including Sulphur Cvlt (2021), Dark Secrets Of The Soul (2024), and the rebellious Vengeance (2025).

Now, reinforced by their current definitive lineup, the band enters their most authentic era yet.

Drown In Sulphur is:

Manuel Riboldi – Vocals

Erik Bellan – Rhythm Guitar

Ciprian Grigore – Lead & Rhythm Guitar

Domenico Francesco Tamilia – Drums & Backing Vocals

Strix will be available on Sept. 11 on all major streaming platforms. You can pre-save and pre-order the EP at this location: https://music.nobledemon.com/strix

Stay tuned for tour announcements!

THE ETERNAL Release Striking Music Video For New Single "Colours Fade" From Upcoming Studio Album 'Obscured Horizons'

Australian/Finnish progressive dark metal collective THE ETERNAL has unveiled a captivating new music video for their latest single, "Colours Fade," offering another compelling glimpse into their forthcoming studio album, Obscured Horizons, set for release on September 18 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).

Blending haunting melodies with emotional depth and cinematic atmosphere, the track further showcases the band's signature ability to fuse epic heaviness with introspective songwriting. Exploring themes of memory, perception, identity, and the passage of time, "Colours Fade" captures the emotional tension between illusion and reality.

As vocalist Mark Kelson explains, "'Colours Fade' is about the shifting nature of perception, how memory, emotion, and time constantly reshape the way we see our lives. For me, it reflects that internal conflict between what we want to believe and what we know to be true. There’s a recurring sense that we construct these emotional ‘masks’ to protect ourselves, but over time they become part of the illusion that holds us back. The imagery of colours fading speaks to that loss of clarity or meaning, where everything starts to feel muted or indistinguishable, yet at the same time those colours don’t disappear completely, they rearrange, suggesting that nothing is ever truly lost, only transformed. ‘Colours Fade’ is about navigating cycles of emotion, of identity, of time and learning to exist within that flux without losing yourself entirely.” 

Album pre-orders are available at: https://theeternal.rpm.link/horizonsPR

Stream the new single "Colours Fade" below:

Following the widespread acclaim of their 2024 full-length Skinwalker and the evocative companion EP Celestial, THE ETERNAL return with Obscured Horizons, an album that stands as both culmination and evolution.

Where Skinwalker was hailed for its emotional weight, cinematic scope and seamless fusion of melancholic atmosphere with crushing heaviness, and Celestial further expanded the band's sonic palette with its introspective depth and dynamic intensity, Obscured Horizons pushes even further into uncharted territory. The album refines THE ETERNAL's signature blend of doom-laden textures, progressive sophistication and haunting melodic resonance, while embracing a broader, more expansive sound that feels both intimate and monumental.

At its core, Obscured Horizons is an exploration of disillusionment, fractured identity and the struggle to reclaim clarity in a world saturated with distortion. The album moves through states of emotional collapse, liminal transition and existential unrest, confronting deception, both external and internal, before emerging into renewal and self-awareness. Rather than surrendering to decay, Obscured Horizons charts a defiant ascent, refusing numbness, rejecting illusion and ultimately reclaiming light from the shadows that threaten to eclipse it.

With Mark Kelson (vocals/guitars) and Richie Poate (guitars) in Melbourne, alongside Niclas Etelävuori (bass; ex-Amorphis/Flat Earth) and Jan Rechberger (drums; Amorphis) in Helsinki, THE ETERNAL remain a truly international collaboration, unified across continents yet bound by a singular artistic vision.
Their sound continues to resonate with listeners drawn to the emotional gravity of dark metal while carving a path distinctly their own. As they enter a new creative chapter with their gaze fixed firmly on the unseen, Obscured Horizons represents a bold statement from a band continuing to evolve while remaining true to its artistic identity.

THE ETERNAL Australian Live Dates, with AMORPHIS:
September 23, 2026 The Croxton Bandroom, Thornbury, VIC
September 24, 2026 The Triffid, Newstead, QLD
September 25, 2026 Liberty Hall, Moore Park, NSW
September 26, 2026 The Basement, Belconnen, ACT

 

THE ETERNAL is:
Mark Kelson / Guitar & Vocals
Richie Poate / Guitar
Niclas Etelävuori / Bass
Jan Rechberger / Drums & Percussion
 

More on THE ETERNAL:
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 X | https://www.twitter.com/theeternalband
 TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theeternalofficial
 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4vJAnrZbwUesT_FlY03mdw

Black Metal Kings DARK FUNERAL Launch New Single “We Are The Apocalypse (Live in Stockholm)” + Official Live Video

The Swedish kings of black metal, DARK FUNERAL, proudly launch their new single, "We Are The Apocalypse (Live in Stockholm)," taken from the band's long-awaited upcoming live album, 'A Beast To Praise,' set for worldwide release via Century Media on August 21, 2026. The track marks the second single from the forthcoming release and arrives alongside an official live video.

Recorded at Fållan in Stockholm in 2022, 'A Beast To Praise' captures DARK FUNERAL's devastating live performance in support of their acclaimed album 'We Are The Apocalypse.'Spanning 13 tracks and nearly 70 minutes, the release showcases the band's relentless stage presence while celebrating an album that entered the charts across Europe upon it's 2022 release, including #6 in Germany, #13 in Finland, #28 in Switzerland, #29 in Austria, and #31 in Sweden.

Check Out the Live Video for "We Are The Apocalypse" Below:

DARK FUNERAL’s Lord Ahriman comments on ‘A Beast To Praise’:

“‘A Beast To Praise’ (Live at Fållan, Stockholm) captures a very important moment in the history of DARK FUNERAL — not only the live release ritual for ‘We Are The Apocalypse,’but also our return to the stage after years of silence during the pandemic. That night at Fållanwas intense in every possible way. The energy in the room, the fire, the audience and the atmosphere all came together into something far beyond an ordinary concert. This release is the immortal document of that night. With the release of this live album and the upcoming European touring cycle in the fall of 2026, we now close the chapter surrounding ‘We Are The Apocalypse.’ At the same time, we are already deeply focused on the next era of DARK FUNERAL and hard at work creating new material for what will become our next studio album, planned for release in 2027. And as one chapter closes, a new one is already taking shape — bigger, darker and more epic than ever before...”

Pre-Order 'A Beast To Praise' HERE

DARK FUNERAL will next embark on the massive “In League With Satan” tour across Europe together with Behemoth and Dimmu Borgir in October. All upcoming tour dates currently announced can be found below.

DARK FUNERAL Live:

August 6-9 - Schlotheim, Germany @ Party.San Open Air

August 28-30 - Câmpulung, Romania @ Posada Rock

August 28-30 - Požega, Serbia @ Hellhammer Festival

"In League With Satan" – European Tour

w/ Behemoth & Dimmu Borgir

October 9 - Zurich, Switzerland @ Halle 622

October 10 - Zwickau, Germany @ Sparkassen-Arena Zwickau

October 11 - Esch sur Alzette, Luxembourg @ Rockhal

October 13 - Milan, Italy @ Alcatraz

October 14 - Munich, Germany @ Zenith

October 16 - Paris, France @ Zenith

October 18 - Den Bosch, The Netherlands @ Mainstage

October 20 - Cologne, Germany @ Palladium

October 22 - Hamburg, Germany @ Inselpark Arena

October 23 - Berlin, Germany @ Columbiahalle

October 24 - Brno, Czech Republic @ Hala Vodova

October 27 - Helsinki, Finland @ Ice Hall

October 29 - Stockholm, Sweden @ Hovet

October 30 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ K.B. Hallen

More info and tickets can be found HERE

Stay alert for more news on DARK FUNERAL and 'A Beast To Praise' coming up soon…

DARK FUNERAL are:

Lord Ahriman – Guitars 

Chaq Mol – Guitars 

Heljarmadr – Vocals

Adra-Melek – Bass

Jalomaah – Drums 

President Share "dark heaven" Video — WATCH // "BLOOD OF YOUR EMPIRE" Out 9/4

Multi-million streaming, UK-based collective PRESIDENT continue to exist at the intersection of heavy music, electronic experimentation, and cinematic atmosphere. 

They will release BLOOD OF YOUR EMPIRE, their debut full length, on September 4 via Atlantic Records. Pre-order it here.

Ahead of the release, the band shared the visualizer for "dark heaven." Watch it Below:

"'dark heaven' is a reflection on the contradictions of faith, and how something intended to unite humanity has so often been used to justify division, violence, and power. It's about the way greed can wear the mask of righteousness,' President say. "It isn't an attack on belief itself; it's about searching for something real beneath the noise, and asking what remains when certainty begins to crumble."

One could certainly regard "dark heaven" as a personal state of the union address from President. The track's seasick distortion drains into a buoyant 808-laden beat during the verses. The song goes for broke with a command on the pre-chorus:"Gather ‘round children, sing Hallelujah." A glitchy and detuned riff takes over, giving way to a powerful confession: "I used to stare at the cross and cry out for God, but I’m not the person I was."

The accompanying visual records the actual first reactions of various fans hearing "dark heaven" for the first time in a church. Their feelings spill across their faces, but it’s another magnetic anthem from alternative metal’s incumbent supreme leader.

"Blood Of Your Empire was born out of my own struggle with existential crisis and trying to make sense of belief, mortality, and humanity's relationship with faith," President says. "Religion has inspired incredible compassion, purpose, and beauty in the world — but it has also been responsible for unimaginable suffering and bloodshed throughout history. This album lives in the tension between those two truths. Writing it became a way for me to confront the fear, confusion, and questions I've carried for years, and turn them into something I'm truly proud of."

The album cover is a Eugène Delacroix painting, The Battle of Poitiers, which, consequently, hangs in the Louvre. 

Launching in 2025 and operating under the cloak of minimalism and anonymity, PRESIDENT have been cultivating intrigue with each single and live performance. Refusing to conform to the traditional structures of genre or identity, PRESIDENT prioritize intent over image.

Fresh off their first-ever full U.S. run supporting Bad Omens, PRESIDENT will return this fall to headline venues across the continent. The live campaigns will feature support from Cenobia and Showing Teeth on select dates. The tour is set to kick off September 4 at Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville, making stops across the U.S in Chicago, New York, Toronto, Boston, Atlanta, Denver, Seattle, Los Angeles. and more before wrapping up in Dallas at House of Blues on October 14.

The entire tour is already sold out.

TURMION KÄTILÖT - Announce 12th Studio Album 'Resodance'; Watch The Video For 'Raivotarjonta'

High-octane Finnish industrial metal masters TURMION KÄTILÖT have officially announced their highly anticipated 12th studio album, Resodance, scheduled for global release on October 23, 2026, via Nuclear Blast Records.

Produced by Mikko Tegelman alongside the band, the upcoming record perfectly captures the ferocious, raw energy of the band's legendary live performances. Musically and lyrically, Resodance dives deep into sonic experimentation, exploring dark, interconnected themes of universal cycles, resonance, and personal transformation.

To celebrate the announcement, the band has unleashed the album's fierce first single, 'Raivotarjonta', accompanied by a high-octane, sweaty, fast-paced music video. The track serves as a perfect blueprint for the album's overall direction: crushing guitar riffs meet pulsating electronic beats, while aggressive vocal deliveries collide head-on with unforgettable melodic hooks.

Known for wrapping dark, heavy subject matter in an irresistible sense of rhythm and theatrical spectacle, TURMION KÄTILÖT promises that Resodance will be their most electrifying and transformative chapter yet.

Watch the video for 'Raivotarjonta' below:
Listen to the single: https://turmionkatilot.bfan.link/raivotarjonta
Pre-order Resodance: https://turmionkatilot.bfan.link/resodance

Vocalist Shag-U comments on the single:
"The lyrics started from the saying, "It can't really hurt if it doesn't even draw blood," which took on a life of its own as I watched the strange world of social media and the way people speak to one another. The idea that words can't destroy someone is absurd. Most of us know, at the very least, of someone who ended up doing something irreversible because of them. From there, the story began to take shape around a person who finally snaps. Rage boils over from beneath despair as the situation hurtles towards its inevitable breaking point. Pain doesn't need a face. All you have to do is look in the mirror. Add a touch of personal experience, the title Raivotarjonta suggested by MC Raaka Pee, and there it was."

MC Raaka Pee adds:
"Raivotarjonta doesn't move forward – it breathes. Driven by restless rhythms and stripped-back harmonies, it draws inspiration from the cold, uncompromising machine music of the late '90s and early 2000s, where simplicity becomes overwhelming through tension, contrast and sheer weight."

Catch the band live:
07.08. FI  Koria - Koria Roll
14.08. FI  Mikkeli - Dinosaurock
15.08. FI  Tampere - SaariHelvetti
21.08. FI  Joensuu - Unholy Summer Fest
24.10. FI  Helsinki - Jäähalli, Colossal Disco
07.11. FI  Lahti - XXl Mössö

About Turmion Kätilöt:
Formed in 2003, Turmion Kätilöt (Midwives of Destruction) have carved out a unique legacy as the undisputed kings of Finnish industrial metal. Melding fierce metal instrumentation with danceable electronic beats, the band has earned gold records, topped national charts, and built a reputation for delivering some of the most chaotic, energetic, and visually spectacular live shows in the European heavy music scene.

Line up:
MC Raaka Pee - vocals
Master Bates - bass
Run-Q - keyboard
DQ - drums
Shag-U - vocals
Bobby Undertaker - guitar

Social media:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/turmion_katilot_official
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@turmion_katilot
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/turmionkatilot/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQtMLgHI32rJZO4ph6YMpbw 

THE NOCTAMBULANT Unveil Video For "San Martino" Ahead Of New Album Revival

Ancient spirits and deep dwelling creatures are to be found in "San Martino", the new single and video release from THE NOCTAMBULANT. Drawing from the traditions of Blues, Rockabilly, Goth rock and American Country, THE NOCTAMBULANT have developed their sound in an embrace of Southern Gothic. The forthcoming full length album Revival will arrive on September 18, 2026, via Terminus Hate City. 

"'San Martino' tells the legend of the lost Florida monastery swallowed by the swamp—a tale eerily similar to that of Roanoke". THE NOCTAMBULANT reveal.

"It’s believed that the faithful disturbed ancient spirits, and the creatures of the swamp exacted a deadly price for their intrusion".

"San Martino" bursts out of the abyss in a fury of explosive percussion, fast rhythms and monstrous gutturals. Devasting in its savagery, the chorus brings a shift in the tone of the track with intimately delivered spoken lyrics. The volatility of the arrangement in "San Martino" leaves behind in its wake an eerie sense of foreboding that something else is out there. 

Recorded at Tri-Rush Studios, Revival was engineered and produced by E. Helvete and D. Franseth. The album was mixed and mastered by Daniel Thabet at Liquid Studios, with the cover art designed by Dream Creatures. 

Pre-order Revival on vinyl HERE: https://shop.terminushatecity.com/products/the-noctambulant-revival-preorder

About THE NOCTAMBULANT:

In 2013, THE NOCTAMBULANT formed in Jacksonville, Florida, with a mission to spread the culture of Southern Appalachia through their unique interpretation of black metal. Merging the genre’s primal aggression with the crushing weight of blackened death metal and the haunting atmospherics of Southern Gothic, they sought to honor the myths, spirits, and eerie folklore of the region.

Founded by E. Helvete (Guitars, Vocals) and D. Franseth (Drums) following the breakup of their psychobilly band, THE NOCTAMBULANT emerged as they delved into the darker realms of black metal. With the addition of Lars Goerschafft (Bass) and, later, Rev Beaumont (Guitar), the band fully embraced a sound that merges relentless intensity with ghostly Appalachian storytelling, crafting an auditory spell of sorrow, brutality, and mysticism.

Their music weaves a sonic tapestry of feral blackened riffs, ominous melodies, and immersive soundscapes steeped in spectral Appalachian lore. Drawing inspiration from metal legends such as VENOM, CELTIC FROST, BATHORY, and DARK FUNERAL, THE NOCTAMBULANT channels both ferocity and haunting atmosphere, merging the unrelenting force of extreme metal with the ghostly echoes of ancient myths and the desolation of the Southern Gothic landscape. Their next album is set to emerge in 2026.


THE NOCTAMBULANT is:

E. Helvete - Guitars/Vocals
D. Franseth - Drums
Lars G - Bass
Rev. Beaumont - Lead Guitar

Links: 

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/TheNoctambulant/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenoctambulant/
TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeEM8R9y/

TRAPEZE’S SELF-TITLED DEBUT ALBUM FEATURING ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAMER AND FORMER DEEP PURPLE MEMBER GLENN HUGHES ARRIVES THIS OCTOBER

Deko Entertainment is proud to announce the release of Trapeze, the self-titled debut album from legendary British rock band Trapeze, arriving this October on 180-gram blue vinyl and limited to just 500 copies worldwide.

Originally released in 1970 and produced by John Lodge of The Moody Blues, Trapeze captured the band's early psychedelic and progressive rock sound before they evolved into the hard-rock powerhouse that would go on to influence generations of musicians.

Formed in 1969, Trapeze originally featured former The Montanas members John Jones (trumpet, vocals) and Terry Rowley (keyboards), alongside former Finders Keepers members Glenn Hughes (bass, vocals, piano), Mel Galley (guitar, vocals), and Dave Holland (drums). Following the release of their debut album, Jones and Rowley departed the group, leaving Hughes, Galley, and Holland to continue as a trio.

The band's legacy extends far beyond this groundbreaking debut. Glenn Hughes would go on to join Deep Purple and later be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the legendary group. Mel Galley would become a member of Whitesnake, while Dave Holland would achieve international success with Judas Priest.

Fans can listen to the original version of “Send Me No More Letters” below:

Making this release even more special, Trapeze has not been available on vinyl since its original 1970 pressing. This newly remastered edition is presented on 180-gram blue vinyl and includes a beautifully designed inner sleeve, with only 500 copies being pressed worldwide.

For more information and to pre-order visit the Trapeze store:
https://www.dekoentertainment.com/reissues/trapeze

For more information, visit: 

www.dekoentertainment.com

“Burn My Boat” Adds Silver Sands Marina Vibe KENNY CHESNEY DROPS 3rd SONG July 31

It’s becoming apparent that Silver Sands Marina, Kenny Chesney’s 21st studio album and first for independent HEY NOW, sees the Country Music Hall of Famer hitting not just a new gear creatively, but connecting with fans on an even realer level. With “Carry On” becoming his 100th charting single and giving him the most Top 10s in the genre, the life-affirming midtempo summer anthem also struck a chord with radio as it became only the third song in history to close out all the reporting stations its first week.
 
As “Silver Sands Marina” established the power of one perfect encounter being enough, not clinging but appreciating what things are for the moment, the title track set a tone that suggests a map for how to live life as it comes, for all its worth, and with all the positive energy that’s defined his career. And on July 31, the East Tennessee songwriter-superstar will offer another taste of what’s to come on a project he’s personally labeling “an album.”
 
“Burn My Boat” starts as a ballad-leaning-midtempo strung across an acoustic guitar figure and his unadorned vocal, but quickly builds to a stunning crescendo that is thundering drums, a muscular melodic swoop and a triumphant sense of arrival. With an opening line of “This is one of those uncharted water things, never been where the grass don’t get more green… Think I love where I am,” the first track on Silver Sands Marina suggests that finding where we belong is a kind of freedom that is as much acceptance as it is actual location.
 
“This was always the first song,” Chesney says. “No matter how many sequences, adding those three songs, ‘Burn My Boat’ was the exact thing I wanted to say, and it’s in the chorus, recognizing ‘where I’m supposed to be’ is that sense of true arrival, knowing where you’re supposed to be. When you’re restless, and I am, there is no greater peace or freedom.
 
“Even more, ‘Burn My Boat’ wasn’t a song of surrender, but arrival. It builds and builds, like Lord Huron’s 'Ends of the Earth,' but what it delivers is what I think most of us are hoping to find. That line: Take this heart and light it/Send it up in smoke? It really is burning off all the things that distract us from what matters in this faster, harder, more world we deal with.”
 
Written by Nashville Songwriters Hall of Famer Casey Beathard, Tucker Beathard and Ryan Tyndall, “Burn My Boat” can be a love song, a life song, a work or chasing one’s dream song. “Whatever’s one’s truest passion is, when you find it, everything else falls into place and makes sense,” offers the man who just wrapped his second Sphere residency and named his No. 1 New York Times best-seller Heart Life Music.
 
For Chesney, who came of age as a songwriter at Acuff Rose Music Publishing, he brings a deep commitment to the music he releases. Silver Sands Marina raises the bar – in terms of what it says, the progressive and classic songs – for an artist with impossibly high standards. He will discuss the process, the decisions and what he hopes people will take way from the album when he returns to TalkShopLive July 30 at 7 p.m. ET. To tune in or to purchase the TalkShopLive exclusive signed picture disc vinyl, click HERE.
 
With a Sept. 25th release date, Silver Sands Marina draws ever closer. Pre-Save or Pre-Order HERE.

Symphonic Metal Legends KAMELOT Unveil Video for Grandiose New Single "Godlike Alchemy"

 KAMELOT reveal the second single from their forthcoming masterpiece, Dark Asylum, out August 28 via Napalm Records.

The grandiose "Godlike Alchemy" emerges larger than life with its soaring string arrangements accompanying frontman Tommy Karevik's goosebump-inducing wails. Dynamically expansive and rhythmically infectious, the band flawlessly oscillates between ornate and brutal, with Thomas Youngblood wielding some serious melodic firepower in the solo and breakdown department. Biblical atmosphere with an anthemic chorus, "Godlike Alchemy" sees KAMELOT firing from all cylinders.

Singer Tommy Karevik on "Godlike Alchemy":
"This song encapsulates the overarching theme of the Dark Asylum. What if you don't need to look outside of yourself to find peace and happiness... What if you already possess the power you need to heal and create the reality you want to see? What if we are all magical, powerful beings with unlimited potential? It's a mind boggling thought..."
 

Pre-Order Your Copy Of Dark Asylum NOW.

Check out the official video for "Godlike Alchemy" Below:

Set within a shadowed Neo Victorian-era world, Dark Asylum invites listeners beyond the gates of RavenHill Asylum — an imposing institution once built as a grand cathedral, now repurposed into a place where science, faith, and madness uneasily coexist.

KAMELOT pushes further into cinematic and atmospheric territory on Dark Asylum, diving deeper into theatrical darkness while preserving the signature hooks that define their sound. Candlelight trembles along towering arches and cold stone corridors as you are greeted familiar spectres: Avantasia mastermind Tobias Sammet, Eluveitie's Lea-Sophie Fischer, Visions of Atlantis' Clémentine Delauney, Decessus frontwoman and current reigning Miss World Chile champion Ignacia Fernández, Rannveig Sif Sigurðardóttir and Sólveig Sara Leupold, and Billy King! Identity fractures, reality bends, and control slips into unseen hands, guiding its central figure through a descent into psychological darkness that ultimately leads toward transformation… and perhaps sanctuary. From the cinematic sweep of "Ashen World" to the introspective depth of "Sanctuary," and the layered mystique of "Ivy, My Dear," Dark Asylum unfolds as a fully immersive journey, blending orchestral grandeur, haunting melodies, and theatrical storytelling into one cohesive vision.

Will you find sanctuary?

Or will you wander its halls for eternity?

KAMELOT’s Dark Asylum World Tour:
North America Pt. 1:
With Visions of Atlantis + Frozen Crown:

8/28 — Orlando, FL — Hard Rock Live
8/29 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade (Heaven)
8/31 — Dallas, TX — The Studio at the Factory
9/2 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
9/3 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues
9/4 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
9/5 — San Francisco, CA — The Fillmore
9/7 — Vancouver, BC — Vogue Theatre
9/8 — Seattle, WA — Neptune
9/10 — Salt Lake City, UT — Rockwell at The Complex
9/11 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
9/12 — Kansas City, MO — The Truman
9/14 — Minneapolis, MN — First Avenue
9/15 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
9/17 — St. Charles, IL — The Arcada Theatre
9/18 — Cleveland, OH — Globe Iron
9/19 — Toronto, ON — Phoenix Concert Theatre
9/20 — Montreal, QC — MTELUS
9/22 — Quebec City, QC — Theatre Capitole
9/24 — Glenside, PA — Keswick Theatre
9/25 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
9/26 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square
9/27 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring

All Tickets and VIP links for North America are here.

KAMFEST DARK ASYLUM
10/30 — Tilburg, NL — O13 (KAMFEST)
10/31 — Tilburg, NL — O13 (KAMFEST)

EUROPE PT. 1
With Exit Eden + Temperance:

11/1 — London, UK — O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
11/3 — Manchester, UK — O2 Ritz Manchester
11/5 — Oberhausen, DE — Turbinenhalle
11/6 — Pratteln, CH — Z7 Konzertfabrik
11/7 — Lyon, FR — La Rayonne
11/8 — Stuttgart, DE — LKA
11/10 — Krakow, PL — Klub Studio
11/11 — Warsaw, PL — Progresja
11/13 — Zagreb, HR — Boogaloo
11/14 — Budapest, HU — Barba Negra Red Stage
11/15 — Belgrade, RS — Hangar
11/17 — Trezzo sull'Adda, IT — Live Club
11/18 — Padova, IT — Hall
11/20 — Toulouse, FR — Metronum
11/21 — Barcelona, ES — Razzmatazz 1
11/22 — Madrid, ES — Sala La Riviera

All tickets and VIP Links for Europe are here.

More tour dates are coming in 2027.

KAMELOT IS:
Tommy Karevik — Vocals
Thomas Youngblood — Guitars
Oliver Palotai — Keyboards
Sean Tibbetts — Bass Guitar
Alex Landenburg — Drums

MACHINE HEAD ANNOUNCE UNTO THE LOCUST 15TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION OUT SEPTEMBER 25TH!

Bay Area metal icons MACHINE HEAD are marking a milestone for one of their most celebrated works, reflecting on 15 years since the release of their seventh studio album, Unto The Locust. Originally dropping in September 2011, the album shattered previous milestones for the band, storming the Billboard charts at #22—their highest chart position up to that point. To honor the legacy of this landmark record, Nuclear Blast will release the official Unto The Locust (15th Anniversary Edition) on September 25th.

Pre-order Unto The Locust (15th Anniversary Edition) :
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MACHINE HEAD is keeping the momentum of their massive summer run going alongside KILLSWITCH ENGAGE. The upcoming leg features 9 Canadian dates and 10 U.S. stops—including a high-profile appearance at Louder Than Life—before wrapping up on September 29th in Tacoma, WA.

Confirmed MACHINE HEAD dates are as follows:

08.05  CAN Ottawa, ON @ Rideau Carleton Casino
08.07  CAN Victoriaville, QC @ Rock La Cauze 2026
08.08  CAN Toronto, ON @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre
08.09  CAN London, ON @ Centennial Hall
08.11  CAN Thunder Bay, ON @ Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
08.13  CAN Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre
08.14  CAN Saskatoon, SK @ TCU Place
08.15  CAN Enoch, AB @ River Cree Casino & Resort
08.16  CAN Dawson Creek, BC @ Ovintiv Events Centre
09.17  US  Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life 2026
09.19  US  Cleveland, OH @ Jacobs Pavilion
09.21  US  East Moline, IL @ The Rust Belt
09.23  US  Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
09.24  US  Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union Event Center
09.25  US  Bonner, MT @ KettleHouse Amphitheater
09.27  US  Spokane, WA @ Pavilion at Riverfront
09.28  US  Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
09.29  US  Tacoma, WA @ Temple Theatre

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Dutch Black Metal Project BLACK DOOR Launches Pre-Orders, Unleashes Vampiric New Single, "Forged by Promethean Fire"

Dutch black metal solo artist BLACK DOOR is now unveiling yet another haunting, vampiric new single, "Forged by Promethean Fire." The haunting track is taken from the project's upcoming sophomore full-length, 'In the Shadows of a Funerary Gleam,' due on August 28 via Wolves of Hades. The song can be found below.

Additionally, pre-orders for 'In the Shadows of a Funerary Gleam' are now live via Wolves of Hades! The USA shop can be found HERE while the EU shop is available HERE.

BLACK DOOR mastermind and multi-instrumentalist Vestibulum comments, "Forging a conclusion out of the melancholic aestheticism I portrayed in this manifestation, 'Forged by Promethean Fire' looks ahead into the tempest of time, a future self-created in fiery fervour. The triumphant melodies embrace not only creativity, but also Pandoric curiosity, ridding it from the clutches of patriarchy."

Following the spectral path unveiled on its debut album, BLACK DOOR returns more fierce and haunting than ever before. 'In the Shadows of a Funerary Gleam,' a work steeped in nocturnal mysticism, sepulchral grandeur, and the lingering echoes of eons.

Following the spectral path unveiled on its debut album, Black Door returns more fierce and 

haunting than ever before. 'In the Shadows of a Funerary Gleam,' a work steeped in nocturnal mysticism, sepulchral grandeur, and the lingering echoes of eons.

In the 'Shadows of a Funerary Gleam' delves further into the dimensions between life and death, nostalgia and oblivion. From the spectral procession of it’s haunting introduction to the Promethean revelations that conclude the album, these compositions unfold as chapters of a singular journey through the funerary mist of forgotten kingdoms inhabited by restless specters

Drawing inspiration from the black legions and vampiric romanticism, Black Door refuses to be confined by simple nostalgia. Beneath its veil of blackened melancholy lies a flame that illuminates both as a beacon and warning; a fading light that guides the listener through stale humid mists, crepuscular awakenings, lamentations of dying ages, and confrontations with powers older than mankind itself. Whether invoking liches wrested from mortality, ancient celestial names whispered from the abyss, or the tragic gift of Promethean fire, Black Door weaves together a mythology of spiritual yearning and cosmic resignation.

To be released by Wolves of Hades on August 28 on LP, CD, MC & Digital, 'In the Shadows of a Funerary Gleam' stands as a fully realized expression of the project's evolving vision, one that balances haunting melody, strife, nocturnal atmosphere, and triumphant darkness with a reverence for the mysterious and the eternal.

Lineup:

Vestibulum – All instrumentation & Vocals

Live Lineup:

Vestibulum – Vocals, Guitar

N. – Guitar

M. – Bass

B. or I. - Drums

Album Credits:

All music, lyrics and performance by Vestibulum

Logo by Viral Designs

Mixing, photography and layout design by G.M.

Mastered by William Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios

Cover art by Grave Bastard

Links:

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EU SHOP

US SHOP

FACEBOOK

INSTAGRAM

BLUESKY

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The cover art was created by Grave Bastard