Heilung Release “Læknisgaldr” As Lead Single from Sagas

After a restful hiatus, Heilung is waking up. This month, the world famous ritual collective is entering LAVA Studios to begin recording their highly-anticipated fourth full-length studio album.

While fans around the globe eagerly await their next album, today, Heilung is excited to share the first single from Sagas, a collection of recordings that core members Kai Uwe Faust, Maria Franz and Christopher Juul created in collaboration with Ninja Theory for the award-winning video game Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga. Unreleased until now, “Læknisgaldr” heals afflictions of the mind, body and soul through the simple act of ritual repetition.

“‘Læknisgaldr’ is the first song we are sharing from our in-between albums release Sagas, which collects sounds from the time we traveled to the land of Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga”, Heilung says. ”We see Sagas as its own branch within Heilung’s musical universe. These recordings show a  cinematic, immersive and environmental side of what we do and were shaped very specifically by our work with Ninja Theory and the world of Hellblade.

“The first sound you hear on ‘Læknisgaldr’ was not made by anything from our reality. During the recording process, somehow, while playing with real human bones and breath, we managed to capture a ghost in the studio!” Heilung continues. “The video tells the second part of a greater story about trauma. Like Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga, it deals with what causes trauma to our minds and, most importantly, how to heal it”.  

Watch the music video for “Læknisgaldr” below:

Stream “Læknisgaldr”

https://orcd.co/heilunglaeknisgaldr

Sagas comes out December 11, 2026 on Season of Mist. The deluxe CD and vinyl editions of Sagas include Ambient, which features eight additional soundscapes that Heilung recorded to draw listeners even deeper into the world of Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga.

Pre-order Sagas

https://orcd.co/heilungsagas

Sagas holds a special place in Heilung’s discography. While the recordings capture Senua’s epic journey through 9th-century Iceland, they took on a life of their own after Franz, Faust and Juul returned home inspired from a 10-day trip across the country’s ice caves, rivers, waterfalls, beaches and volcanoes. These forces of nature inspired them to write far more material than could be used in the game, including the new single “Læknisgaldr”.

Heilung envisions “Læknisgaldr” as a song of healing. It is rooted in a belief from the early medieval period that language is connected to the condition of the human body. By naming an affliction, it becomes defined, contained and open to ritual healing. With each repetition of the song’s percussive beat, its affliction weakens, until it is guided toward dissolution by soothing tribal chants.

“In situations that create acute stress, shock or danger, the body releases adrenaline, preparing the muscles to go into a fight-or-flight state or the so-called freeze response”, Heilung core member and throat singer Kai Uwe Faust explains. “In nature, mammals use neurogenic tremors to shake off this built-up adrenaline once the danger has passed”.

“We humans, being socially conditioned, see trembling with fear as a sign of weakness”, Faust continues. “Or we find ourselves in dangerous situations that last for a long time, where the body simply has no chance to release it. As a result, the adrenaline builds up both in the muscles and in the body. Only in a state of absolute safety and security - and often with the help of therapy - does the possibility arise to develop these neurogenic tremors and free the body from the built-up energy. If this energy stays trapped in the body, it can lead to a range of illnesses.

“In the video for ‘Læknisgaldr’, you can see how the warriors reach this feeling of absolute safety and security in the forest after the battle is over. There, with the help of psychedelics, they are guided into the neurogenic tremors”.

The video for “Læknisgaldr” was directed by Gornoss (@gornoss)

Additional video credits

Produced by Eudaimonia APS/Maria Franz

Filmed on location at Borre Vikingmarked, Borre National Park, Norway and

Árdalur, Írárfoss and various others parts of Iceland.  

Camera, Lightening and Editing - Gornoss

Camera Assistant - Ruben Terlouw

Colorist and Visual Effects - Teddy Masson

Main Project Coordinator - Maria Franz

Warrior Coordinator - Ruben Terlouw

Smoke Effects - Francien Heckman

Special Effects Makeup - Avalon Middelton

Special Effects, Makeup and Lighting Assistant - Andor Syvertsen Juvet

Natural Props - Petter-Olai Østbye Sagen

Bjørnar’s Caretaker - Christine Gaski

Local Assistants - Tonje Årolilja Størseth Digre, Lene Madsen Hageløkken, Bent Ole Hageløkken

Catering - Bjunegårdsdrift, Linnea Hellström

Catering Assistant - Jóhanna Sif Þórðardóttir

Location Advisor - Christopher Lund

Location and Project Assistant - Ariya Theprangsimankul

Location Manager - Líam O’Malley

Landowner - Pétur Jónsson

Runner - Jessica Martinez

Warriors - Marian Brinkman, Tom André Skigelstrand, Petter Hennissen, Johannes Reinert Agdestein, Eirik Skår Tomren, Martin Ek, Anja Baalerud Sand, Sisilje Gregersen, Adrian Sarmasan, Rebekka Olafsen Aarum, Brage Sandengen, Morten Svendsrud, Monica Bjørnstad, Markus Wande, Pawel Odvold-Widuto, Stig Morten Flaat, Elias Valbo Ridderström, Krister, Egill Óskar Gíslason, Sigurjón Arason, Kristjón Runar Halldórsson, Kristján Logi Einarsson ísfeld, Jón Gestur Björgvinsson, Theodór Árni Söebech Hansson, Eydìs Moon Guðmundsdóttir, Natalía Ósk R. Snædal, Diðrik Mason Sigurðsson, Daníel Örn A. Linduson, Andri Björn, Heimdall Apeland, Ísleifur Gisurrarson, Bjorgvín Hafn Ásmundson

Extreme Metal Project DREAMS OF GRAY Releases New Single "Edges Of Thought" Ahead Of EP, 'In the Shadow of the Storm'

Watch "Edges Of Thought" BELOW

Balancing extreme metal with captivating melodic elements, DREAMS OF GRAY provides introspection and reflection through storm imagery and metaphors in the forthcoming EP, In The Shadow Of The Storm. The first single "Edges of Thought" explores how fear can cloud rational judgement and lead to inescapable mental torment. In The Shadow Of The Storm will be released independently on November 13, 2026.

In "Edges of Thought," a collision of thrash and melodic death metal, and brief touches of melodic black metal, create a thunderous contrast against melodic hooks, cleaner vocals, and a soaring guitar solo. The musical arrangement is designed to portray a fierce restless energy that encapsulates the core theme of the song. 

"Lyrically, 'Edges of Thought' explores anxiety and the way fear can gradually overtake rational thought." Explains project founder Luis Rivera. "What begins as a thought or passing concern can grow until it becomes impossible to distinguish between what is real and what the mind is creating. The shadows in the song represent that looming sense of impending doom—the feeling that something terrible is approaching even when there is no tangible threat. As anxiety builds, reason is pushed toward the edges of thought, eventually giving way to panic."    

Written by Luis Rivera (guitar and vocals) and Jess Lai Mieritz (lead guitar), bass on In The Shadow Of The Storm was performed by Maria Kosma, with drums and percussion performed by Juan Cardenas.

Produced by DREAMS OF GRAY, In The Shadow Of The Storm was recorded at Bricktop Recording Chicago, IL. The album was mixed and mastered by Pete Grossman. Cover artwork for In The Shadow Of The Storm is by Athina Efthimiopoulou (@athena.ef). 

About DREAMS OF GRAY:
DREAMS OF GRAY was devised by Chicago, IL, based musician and composer Luis Rivera (ABOLISHER) in 2022. In the following year, the project released their critically acclaimed debut EP The World After. DREAMS OF GRAY seeks to draw from the wealth and breadth of metal subgenres to create something distinctive and memorable. The project enables exploration of often dark themes notably, of loss, grief, personal struggles and the shadowy aspects of wider society. 

The release of A Beginning in late 2025 saw DREAMS OF GRAY hone their sound further through a developed compositional style that doesn't restrict or confine their creativity. Inspiration is found in the likes of PARADISE LOST, AMORPHIS, IN FLAMES and DARK TRANQUILITY. DREAMS OF GRAY's music intentionally ebbs and flows dynamically, containing fierce riffs and high energy, as well as a deep focus on melodies and vocal delivery to produce something truly engaging and immersive. 

Now preparing to unveil the EP In The Shadow Of The Storm on November 13, 2026, Luis Rivera is joined by guitarist Jess Lai Mieritz on compositional duties, bringing a further collaborative element to the project's sonic style. Revolving around developing imagery of storms and shadows, Rivera explains, "together, the songs explore different kinds of storms—those we experience within ourselves, those that life brings upon us, and those created by the world around us—and the shadows they leave behind."


Connect with DREAMS OF GRAY:
Bandcamp: ​https://dreamsofgray.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Dreams-of-Gray-100090219272895/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamsofgray/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Dreamsofgray
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/10SZBmhCP8bJHMX5lyCshB
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dreams-of-gray/1662301376

RELIQA - Announce New Album "High Risk Thoughts" - Stream New Single "Serum"

Australian metalcore quartet RELIQA have today announced their second album High Risk Thoughts, which lands 12th February via Nuclear Blast.

To commemorate the moment, the quartet have also revealed the record's opening track, the titanic 'Serum'.

Watch the video for 'Serum' Below :

Stream 'Serum': 
https://reliqa.bfan.link/serum

Pre-order High Risk Thoughts: 
https://reliqa.bfan.link/high-risk-thoughts

The band comment: "'Serum'’s sound represents a sort of bridge from where we were to where we are now, so it felt apt to have it not only open the new record but also mark its announcement to the world. It's low and menacing with a mechanical edge (heavily inspired by the Danish prog legends VOLA), but we’ve also loaded it with some fun twists and turns, all part of our long-held goal to condition our listeners to expect the unexpected and be open-minded. This is the only song on the record that we’ve been consistently playing live for some time now and the reception has been full of energy, giving us high hopes for the rest of the album’s verdict."

RELIQA's debut full-length, Secrets of the Future (2024) was a wonderfully compelling and thoughtful look at what may be possible for the Sydney modern metalcore upstarts. Since then, so much of what they hoped would take place, has.

Racking up over four million streams on Secrets of the Future alone, cementing themselves as a mainstay in the Australian heavy scene, touring nationally with Northlane, Periphery, performing at Good Things and Life's A Beach festivals, and, most importantly, finding their feet as a headlining band, the quartet reached a level that had been the aim ever since they were kids.

Now, the band stand on the edge of a precipice, ready to release their incredible second album High Risk Thoughts. An album that is not just a cementing of so many of the factors that have allowed RELIQA to get to this point, but a mature extension and thrilling expansion of who and what they want to be as they move forward.

Musically, it looks to the greats of the modern genre. Shimmering with the ethereal tranquillity and gorgeous melodic control of Spiritbox at their most open; flickering with the pulsating synths and heightened tension underpinning Northlane; engaging with the forward-moving embracing of change of Bring Me The Horizon - High Risk Thoughts is an album that reaches for the stars. 

Lyrically, it builds on the idea that we should give ourselves more grace in the life we are living. A sense of love, understanding and patience embedded into every crystalline refrain and soaring chorus. A reminder that by even considering how to make even more of a splash than you already have, you have already won, and that should be noted and celebrated, no matter where it lands you. 

Together, it creates a record as inspiring as it is intense, as spine-tingling as it is sincere, as boundless as it is bludgeoning. A significant factor in keeping everything in check is that the band continues to keep things close to home and DIY at heart.

RELIQA will be touring North America for the very first time, in support of NORTHLANE (dates listed below). As they transform from Australia's best-kept secret to one of their most exhilarating, exuberant and electric exports, RELIQA are fast becoming the figurehead to show what doing things your own way can achieve. 

RELIQA live:

02.12.2027  US  Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
02.13.2027  US  Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
02.14.2027  US  Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater
02.16.2027  US  Dallas, TX @ South Side Music Hall
02.17.2027  US  San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center
02.18.2027  US  Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall
02.20.2027  US  Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
02.21.2027  US  Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven)
02.23.2027  US  Charlotte, NC @ The Underground
02.24.2027  US  Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
02.26.2027  US  Philadelphia, PA @ Brooklyn Bowl
02.27.2027  US  New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
02.28.2027  US  Boston, MA @ Paradise Rock Club
03.02.2027 CAN Montreal, QC @ Beanfield Theatre
03.03.2027 CAN Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
03.05.2027  US  Detroit, MI @ St Andrews Hall
03.06.2027  US  Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
03.07.2027  US  Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
03.08.2027  US  Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
03.10.2027  US  Salt Lake City, UT @ The Grand @ The Complex
03.13.2027 CAN Calgary, AB @ The Palace Theatre
03.14.2027 CAN Edmonton, AB @ Midway
03.15.2027 CAN Vancouver, BC @ Commodore Ballroom
03.17.2027  US  Seattle, WA @ Neptune
03.18.2027  US  Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater

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GLORYHAMMER Release New Single "Starfighters of Leuchars" + Video! — WATCH

POWER METAL TITANS GLORYHAMMER RELEASE GRAND NEW SINGLE, "STARFIGHTERS OF LEUCHARS"  WATCH THE ANIMATED VIDEO!

NEW ALBUM, SPACE 1993: WRATH OF KOR-VIRLIATH, RELEASES THIS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026, VIA NAPALM RECORDS! — GET YOUR COPY NOW!

For the Eternal Glory of Dundee!

Nearing the release of their fifth album, Space 1993: Wrath of Kor-Virliath, power metal heroes GLORYHAMMER share another single. In ''Starfighters of Leuchars',' their hero Angus McFife V gains some help on his quest to save the universe. The song introduces his ace pilot allies — also pictured on the album's artwork – in a stunning orchestral landscape, proving their sound equally as grand as the intricate story they're telling. ''Starfighters of Leuchars'' once again comes with a lovingly animated video.

Space 1993: Wrath of Kor-Virliath releases this Friday, October 16. On the same day, GLORYHAMMER will be kicking off their tour. Starting in Toulouse, France, and ending in Glasgow in November, they will travel through Europe and the UK extensively, gathering their forces and recruiting new fighters. For the Eternal Glory of Dundee!

GLORYHAMMER about "Starfighters of Leuchars":
"Mighty warriors! Set H-foils to attack position. You may Hoot when ready."

Watch the Video for "Starfighters of Leuchars" Below:

The enemies of Dundee tremble as exalted power metal heroes GLORYHAMMER announce their long-awaited fifth album, Space 1993: Wrath of Kor-Virliath! Due for release on October 16 via Napalm Records, the album is a direct sequel to 2015's Space 1992: Rise of the Chaos Wizards, continuing the epic saga of the McFife dynasty. Space 1993: Wrath of Kor-Virliath follows Angus McFife V, the Crown Prince of Fife last seen in 2022's single "Fly Away," as he ventures into a perilous journey across spacetime that will lead him to the distant future of 1993, where his destiny lies.

Across 11 tracks, the band of heroes draws upon a more diverse range of influences than ever before, without ever compromising on the hook-driven, memorable songwriting that they are known for. From classic power metal to thrash, high energy synth rock to vast, sweeping orchestral soundscapes and more. Produced by the band themselves and mixed by Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Amaranthe), this is GLORYHAMMER as you've never heard them before.

Will Angus and his allies prevail in this titanic struggle? Or will the galaxy plunge into demonic chaos? Join GLORYHAMMER and find out —For the Eternal Glory of Dundee!

GLORYHAMMER about the new album:
"Mighty warriors, rejoice! The almighty GLORYHAMMER return triumphantly with a new chapter in the long and tumultuous history of the Intergalactic Empire of Fife. Multidimensional wormholes, abandoned space stations, and EPIC BATTLES await at the final frontier of Space 1993. FOR THE ETERNAL GLORY OF DUNDEE!"


Pre-Order Your Copy of Space 1993: Wrath of Kor-Virliath NOW, available in various limited formats:

GLORYHAMMER LIVE 2026:
ALBUM RELEASE TOUR:
WITH MAJESTICA + ARION:
10/16 — Toulouse, FR — Interference
10/17— Villava, ES — Sala Totem Aretoa
10/18 — Madrid, ES — Sala But
10/20 — Barcelona, ES — Razzmatazz 2
10/21 — Lyon, FR — Rayonne
10/23 — Stuttgart, DE — LKA Longhorn
10/24 — Hamburg, DE — Docks
10/25 — Utrecht, NL — Tivoli Vredenburg
10/26 — Copenhagen, DK — Amager Bio
10/28 — Helsinki, FI — Tavastia
10/30 — Stockholm, SE — Fryshuset
10/31 — Gothenburg, SE — Pustervik
11/01 — Oslo, NO — Rockefeller
11/03 — Berlin, DE — Festsaal Kreuzberg
11/04 — Warsaw, PL — Proxima
11/05 — Ostrava, CZ — Club Garage
11/06 — Hanover, DE — Capitol
11/07 — Oberhausen, DE — Turbinenhalle 2
11/08 — Saarbrücken, DE — Garage
11/10 — Vienna, AT — Arena
11/11 — Nuremberg, DE — Hirsch
11/12 — Frankfurt, DE — Batschkapp
11/13 — Munich, DE — Backstage
11/14 — Leipzig, DE — Hellraiser
11/15 — Pratteln, CH — Z7
11/17 — Paris, FR — Machine du Moulin Rouge
11/18 — Antwerp, BE — Trix
11/20 — London, UK — Islington Assembly Hall
11/21 — Manchester, UK — Academy 2
11/22 — Glasgow, UK — Garage

GLORYHAMMER ARE:
Angus McFife V, Crown Prince of Fife — Vocals
Ser Proletius, Grand Master of the Space Knights of Crail — Guitars
The Hootsman, The Barbarian Warrior of Unst, King of California — Bass
Zargothrax, Dark Sorcerer of Auchtermuchty — Keyboards
Ralathor, Mysterious Hermit of Cowdenbeath — Drums

Alt-rock icon CHRIS CONNELLY teases 'Bye Bye Johnny Viola' (on JOHN CALE) ahead of new album celebrating LOU REED

Iconic Scottish-born Chicago-based artist Chris Connelly will be releasing his new album 'Doo Wop In The Dark: A Portrait of Lou Reed' via Shipwrecked Industries with distribution by Virtual Label. This colossal 21-track offering is a bombastic reflection on artistic inheritance, tracing how Reed’s restless, confrontational sensibility helped shape Connelly’s own creative identity.

Ahead of that, Connelly presents 'Bye Bye Johnny Viola', following the lead tracks 'Nothin' But A Rock Song' and 'House of 70's'. He explains, "'Bye Bye Johnny Viola' is a postmortem on John Cale being fired from the Velvet Underground. Like'House of 70's', the timeline whirls with events of the time: it's 1968, Valerie Solanas has shot Andy Warhol, 'White Light/White Heat' was a sonic hammer on the hippie dream, and Lou sent Sterling Morrison round to John's apartment to fire him."

'Doo Wop In The Dark: A Portrait of Lou Reed' presents a unique mix, including Lou Reed compositions -- spanning his career from the Velvet Underground onwards -- and songs penned by Connelly, detailing the creative and often turbulent path of Reed's life from his teenage years through to his death in 2013.

Moving between tenderness, menace, alienation, decadence and damaged beauty, Reed is treated not simply as an influence to be celebrated, but as a catalyst for an entire way of making music. The result is both deeply personal and deliberately expansive: a record about finding your own voice by wrestling with the voices that came before you, and about how an artist’s work can become part of another's emotional and creative vocabulary.

'Doo Wop In The Dark' echoes Connelly's acclaimed 2022 album 'Eulogy to Christa: A Tribute to the Music & Mystique of Nico' - one of the most unique, tragic and misunderstood female artists in the history of modern music. Similarly, this new album is dedicated to the wildfire, tempestuous spirit of Lewis Allan Reed (a.k.a. Lou Reed), as well as Chris's dear friend Zak Boerger (1973 -2025).

While mostly produced by Connelly and his Sons of the Silent Age bandmate Alan Holden Berliant, four tracks from this album were produced by Chris Bruce (Meshell Ndegeocello, Seal, Aaron Neville, Bob Dylan, The Waterboys, Sheryl Crow). Mixed by Berliant and Bruce from 2023 to 2026, this record was mastered by James Scott at Populist Recording & Mastering.


Connelly shares a story to highlight the meaning of this album to him:
"The kid was out shopping with his mother: a mandated, boring, endless Saturday afternoon. Spring, maybe summer, 1974. Downtown Edinburgh, some department store. On Princes Street, she shopped; he wandered aimlessly from the toys to the records. He was too old for toys, and didn’t really care about records – not yet – but something caught his nine year-old eye: a nightmarish yet beautiful photo of a strange yellow ghost. Not man not woman, all ghost, as yellow as the sodium street light that illuminated the streets there at night. The ghost seemed to be dancing, arms aloft, blurry jewelry, black lips, dead eyes. It was the Rock N Roll animal.
 
Fast forward to 2026, and 52 years later the same kid is still obsessed with the same photo. The same kid ended up buying the record in the late 70s or early 80s when he was informed by everything that this untamable spirit was every bit the drug dervish, serpent king of NYC, and the encapsulation and custodian of all the real rock myths, along with Iggy, Bowie, and The Dolls."
 
That kid is Chris Connelly, who now brings us 'Doo Wop In The Dark' -- arguably his finest work to date -- along with supporting videos, select live dates, and sleeve notes by Lou Reed biographer Aidan Levy (author of https://aidan-levy.com/books/).

An alternative music icon, Connelly has been making music for over four decades. Since his days with Fini Tribe, he has consistently pushed the creative envelope through such projects as Ministry, The Revolting Cocks and Pigface, as well as his solo work (with over 20 releases) or the four books he has authored. 2025 brought Fini Tribe's 3-disc anthology "The Sheer Action of Fini Tribe: 1982-1987', preceded by 'The Lives and Loves of the Serial Homesick, Vol. 1', an album dedicated to his beloved Edinburgh and 'The Birthday Poems' featuring Monica Queen (Belle and Sebastian, Thrum). 

On October 16th, 'Doo Wop In The Dark' will be released everywhere digitally, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon and Bandcamp, where it is also available as a limited edition two-CD set. A selection of tracks is also being made available on vinyl.

ALBUM CREDITS
Chris Connelly - vocals, guitar, harmonium, bass, keyboards, glockenspiel
Chris Bruce - guitar, programming, bass, keyboards, pedal steel guitar
Alan Holden Berliant - guitar, keyboards, bass, programming

Jebin Bruni - additional keyboards on 'Bye Bye Johnny Viola'

Produced by Chris Connelly & Alan Holden Berliant,

except 'Babyface', 'Bye Bye Johnny Viola', 'Doin’ The Things That We Want To' and 'One Too Many Mysteries' produced by Chris Bruce

Mixed by Alan Holden Berliant & Chris Bruce in Chicago & New York (2023-2026)

Mastered by James Scott at Populist Recording & Mastering
Liner notes by Aidan Levy
Cover photography by Derick Smith
Cover layout by Kimberly Blessing
Published by: Sony/ATV Music, Universal Music Group, Sister Ray Enterprises, Concord Music
© and ℗ 2026 Chris Connelly - All rights reserved

Released by Shipwrecked Industries LLC

'Nothin' But A Rock Song' video produced by Iain Mutch a.k.a. Walkerandwilliam
'House of 70's' video produced by Someoddpilot Studios
Directed and edited by Chris Eichenseer
Dancers: Kira Ledholm, Jay Drenkel
Management: Kimberly Blessing at Shipwrecked Industries
Chris Connelly photos by Derick Smith
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon at Shameless Promotion PR

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ARISING EMPIRE MEDIA ALERT: New Music From Hopsydian, WATCH + LISTEN

Following its digital arrival earlier this year, Italian rising metalcore force HOPSYDIAN are giving their striking debut EP A Graceful Sin a physical form. Set for release on October 9 via Arising Empire, the EP will be available on gold vinyl and CD, accompanied by exclusive new merchandise.

Already surpassing one million streams, A Graceful Sin introduced HOPSYDIAN as one of the most intriguing new names emerging from the European heavy scene. Across five tracks – "GLARE," "DEVOTE," "SIGHT," "ELYSIUM," and "HEAVENLY" — the Milan-based band create a world that feels as much like a ceremony as a conventional metalcore record.

Watch the video for "HEAVENLY" below.

Epic, dark and deeply atmospheric, A Graceful Sin exists in the space between worship and transgression. Its songs explore devotion, love, obsession, sin and the seductive desire to transcend human limitations, constantly playing with opposing forces: holiness and corruption, light and shadow, beauty and brutality. The gold that dominates the record’s visual identity becomes a symbol of the divine, while something darker continually lurks beneath its surface.

Musically, HOPSYDIAN translate that duality into enormous cinematic soundscapes. Delicate melodies and shimmering electronics give way to crushing guitars, explosive dynamics and towering, chant-ready choruses, combining modern metalcore with elements of alt-metal and post-hardcore. The result is simultaneously intimate and monumental, creating an almost ritualistic atmosphere that runs through the entire EP.

It is a remarkably defined identity for a band still at the beginning of its story. Formed in Milan in 2024, HOPSYDIAN consist of vocalist Myles Idolo, guitarists Loris Ronchi and Nikolay Deliyski, and bassist Roberto Vezi, while the identity of their drummer remains deliberately concealed. Even their name reflects the contrasts at the heart of the project: HOPSYDIAN combines Hope and Obsidian, representing resilience and rebirth alongside darkness and shadow. Benjamin Wilson of Caskets also helped the band develop the artistic direction surrounding the project.

Despite their young history, HOPSYDIAN have already made an impression far beyond the studio. The band made their live debut on the main stage of Slam Dunk Italy in 2025, sharing the bill with acts including LANDMVRKS, A Day To Remember, and Caskets, before later supporting Caskets in Milan. In 2026, their rapid ascent continued with an appearance at Germany’s Summer Breeze Open Air, while their growing streaming numbers underline the momentum surrounding the band.

Now, A Graceful Sin receives the physical treatment its carefully constructed visual and sonic world demands. Available as a striking gold 12" vinyl, CD digisleeve and alongside an exclusive Angel T-Shirt, the release transforms HOPSYDIAN’s collision of gold, divinity, darkness and modern heaviness into something tangible.

With A Graceful Sin, HOPSYDIAN have done more than introduce their sound. They have created a world of their own – cinematic, spiritual, seductive and devastatingly heavy – and established themselves as one of the most exciting new names to watch in modern European metalcore.

HOPSYDIAN LIVE:
12/8 — Paderno Dugnano, IT — Sace6 + Hopsydian + Love Is Noise

ARISING EMPIRE MEDIA ALERT: New Music From Resolve — WATCH + LISTEN

French heavyweights RESOLVE return with their crushing new single "Godtier," offering another glimpse into their recently announced third album, Spread My Ashes Into Space, due January 15 via Arising Empire.

Following the first taste of their next chapter, "Godtier" pushes RESOLVE deeper into the ambitious world surrounding the upcoming record. Ferocious, expansive, and driven by the band’s unmistakable sense of scale, the track captures the collision of intensity, atmosphere and emotion that continues to define their evolving sound.

Speaking of the new single, vocalist Anthony Diliberto shares, "While a lot of the Spread My Ashes Into Space ideas and concepts are about wanting to step back and escape, 'Godtier' could be almost the polar opposite. It's about willingly flying straight into the fire. The lyrics are telling this story of a character steering a spaceship into a dying sun, but the core meaning of this is deeply human. It's about chasing a thrill that you know is eventually going to break you.

"Whether it's the physical and mental toll of what we do, or simply pouring every ounce of yourself into a passion, you’re eventually reminded that pushing yourself to the absolute limit comes with its price. You know the crash that follows the euphoria is going to hurt. But there is an undeniable, almost addictive beauty in experiencing that level of intensity. Instead of fearing the inevitable collapse, this track is about embracing it. It's that moment where you stop fighting the exhaustion, look at the vibrant chaos around you, and decide the rush is simply worth the damage. It's a surrender to the beauty of not always being in control."

With Spread My Ashes Into Space, RESOLVE are setting their sights far beyond the confines of the world around them. The Lyon quartet have always approached heavy music with a widescreen vision, combining punishing riffs, soaring melodies and immersive electronics with influences that stretch well beyond the boundaries of modern metal. On their third full-length, that ambition takes on an almost literal dimension as the band look towards the vastness of space as both an escape and a source of inspiration.

Talking about the forthcoming album, Diliberto shares, "In a world where we value appearances over true worth, where aesthetics have replaced the soul, where numbers outweigh substance, where the façade is so often far removed from the truth, I no longer feel like I belong. Spread My Ashes Into Space is a record born from that suffocating feeling. It is a refusal to pretend anymore.

"Each song is a new destination, a different perspective, an attempt to make sense of a world that grows heavier on my shoulders with each passing day, in a society that has forgotten what truly matters. When my time comes, I dream that my ashes will be scattered among the stars, where perhaps authenticity and a sense of true peace still remain. There has to be something better out there.

"But this record is not just another reflection on the world around us. It is a voyage inward. Some songs unveil my deepest wounds, the scars and traumas that have shaped the way I see life and fueled these reflections. I’m not hiding anymore. Life, in its rawest form, is not all bliss and beauty. It is within this fragile balance between disillusionment and the longing for something beyond that this album finds its truest voice. Spread My Ashes Into Space is more than a title, it is a manifest, an exhale, a final hope that, beyond our self-imposed limits, there may still be a place where beauty, love, and poetry remain."

Over the past decade, RESOLVE have steadily grown into one of the most distinctive names in contemporary heavy music. Emerging from Lyon, France, the four-piece have built a sound that balances sheer force with melody, atmosphere and emotional weight, establishing an identity that reaches far beyond conventional genre boundaries.

Since introducing themselves with debut single "Exposed", the band have taken their music onto increasingly bigger stages, sharing bills with the likes of Architects, Every Time I Die, While She Sleeps, Underoath and ERRA. Their relentless touring has seen them build a formidable live reputation across Europe while also expanding their presence in the United States.

Their previous album, Human, marked another major step forward for the band. Among its standout moments, "Older Days," featuring Paleface Swiss and Ten56, has grown into one of RESOLVE's most successful tracks to date. With tens of millions of streams now accumulated worldwide, the band continue to reach an ever-growing international audience.

Spread My Ashes Into Space now marks the beginning of RESOLVE's most ambitious era yet. Across the record, the band expand every element that has brought them this far, pushing their heaviness, cinematic scope and emotional intensity into new territory while refusing to place limits on where their sound can go next.

RESOLVE ON TOUR:
9/24 — Quebec, CA — Théâtre Capitole
1/20 — Reims, FR — La Cartonnerie
1/21 — Strasbourg, FR — La Laiterie
1/22 — Villeurbanne, FR — Transbordeur
1/23 — Montpellier, FR — Rockstore
1/24 — Limoges, FR — CCM John Lennon
1/26 — Toulouse, FR — Le Metronum
1/27 — Cenon, FR — Le Rocher de Palmer
1/28 — Nantes, FR — Warehouse
1/29 — Wasquehal, FR — The Black Lab
1/30 — Paris, FR — La Cigale

Fit For a King Announce "Lonely God" Deluxe Edition Out 10/30 + Share Video for "Dirt" — WATCH

FIT FOR A KING  — Ryan Kirby, vocals; Bobby Lynge, guitar; Daniel Gailey, guitar; Trey Celaya, drums; and Ryan "Tuck" O'Leary — bass/vocals — dropped their eighth album Lonely God last summer via Solid State Records. Get it here. 

They are thrilled to announce the deluxe version of Lonely God, out October 30. Pre-order it here.

The deluxe adds several tracks that the FFAK faithful are sure to love: "Steady Doom," "Blood Pact," and "Dirt." 

 "Blood Pact" dropped earlier this year, the band has now shared the visualizer for the new track "DIRT."

Watch it below.

"'Dirt' is about struggling to take accept fault for any of your failures," states Kirby. "And creating stories of how others lead to your downfall are speeding up the inevitable destruction of your hopes and dreams." 

ABOUT FFAK:
Fit For A King harness the power of their brotherhood in order to push forward. The music contains traces of the members' personal and collective experiences grafted onto an ever-evolving sonic palette of metalcore unpredictability, alternative melody, and deathcore brutality laced with electronic alchemy. As trends came and went in the background of the last decade, the quintet has weathered trials and tribulations as well as enduring the chaos of a world constantly influx. However, their bond stretches back to 2011 when Fit For A King unleashed their independent debut Descendants. They continually progressed with Creation/Destruction [2013], Slave to Nothing [2014], Deathgrip [2016], and The Path [2020]. Meanwhile, 2022's The Hell We Create marked their fifth Top 3 debut on the Billboard Top Christian Albums Chart and third straight Top 15 debut on the Top Album Sales Chart. Outburn applauded how, "With The Hell We Create, Fit For A King takes on a new depth," and KERRANG! assured, "It hits hard in all the right places." They've impressively garnered just shy of half-a-billion streams fueled by staples like "When Everything  Means Nothing," "The Price of Agony," "Breaking the Mirror," and more. Along the way, they also collaborated with the likes of August Burns Red, The Plot In You, The Ghost Inside, and We Came As Romans in addition to packing houses on tour. In 2025, you can hear their strength and camaraderie loud and clear on their eighth full-length offering, Lonely God [Solid State Records].

Loretta Lynn "Van Lear Rose" Returns 11/13

Loretta Lynn’s Grammy®-Winning Album, Produced By Jack White Will Be Available Again On Streaming, CD And Vinyl From Third Man Records On November 13, 2026

Loretta Lynn’s critically acclaimed album Van Lear Rose is available for pre-order today, bringing it back to fans for the first time in 7 years. The Grammy®-winning Best Country Album of 2004, produced by Jack White, rose to #2 on the Billboard Country charts and #24 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was the most successful crossover album of Lynn’s 60-year career at that point. This reissue of the album will include the unreleased song “Just to Have You Back,” which was previously only available on Third Man’s Vault version of Van Lear Rose. The album, remastered from the original analog tapes, will be available on CD, black vinyl, limited-edition vinyl, and digital.

STREAM "MISS BEING MRS."

PRE-ORDER / PRE-SAVE "VAN LEAR ROSE"

GRAHAM BONNET BAND Returns with New Studio Album “Circuit Breaker” Out March 26, 2027 via Frontiers Music Srl

Legendary rock vocalist GRAHAM BONNET and his own group, the GRAHAM BONNET BAND are thrilled to announce the release of their new studio album, 'Circuit Breaker,'out on March 26, 2027, via Frontiers Music Srl. 

For the album’s first single, GRAHAM joins forces with none other than Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson on “The Fifth Force Of Nature."

 

GRAHAM BONNET comments:

“Having Bruce Dickinson perform a duet with us on this album was a thrill; he is an incredible singer and our voices blend together so beautifully. Truly an experience of a lifetime!”

 

“It was an honour to sing this terrific song with GRAHAM, truly a vocal legend!” adds Bruce Dickinson.

 

Watch the Official Video for

“The Fifth Force Of Nature (feat. Bruce Dickinson)”

Few voices in rock are as instantly recognizable as GRAHAM BONNET’s. Across a career spanning more than five decades, the legendary vocalist has left his unmistakable mark on some of hard rock’s defining records, from Rainbow’s 'Down To Earth' and Michael Schenker Group’s 'Assault Attack' to his own 'Alcatrazz' and an extensive solo career.

Now, with 'Circuit Breaker', the GRAHAM BONNET BAND delivers a remarkable new album that both celebrates that extraordinary musical legacy and pushes it firmly into the present.

GRAHAM BONNET states:

“I think people will be surprised by the variety of the new album. There are lots of hidden gems in here and something for everyone.”

Built around BONNET's unmistakable voice and an inspired collection of melodic, powerful hard rock songs, 'Circuit Breaker' finds GRAHAM sounding as distinctive and defiant as ever, backed by the formidable line-up of Beth-Ami Heavenstone on bass, Conrado Pesinato on guitar, Shane Gaalaas on drums and Alessandro Bertoni on keyboards.

Executive produced by Beth-Ami Heavenstone and produced by Conrado Pesinato, the album showcases the band's musical chemistry and creative vision, delivering a powerful collection of songs that honours BONNET’s remarkable legacy while looking firmly towards the future. Adding to the album’s impressive musical credentials is an extraordinary cast of special guests.

Iron Maiden’s Bruce Dickinson joins him for the explosive “The Fifth Force Of Nature,”a historic meeting of two of hard rock and heavy metal’s most unmistakable voices. Dickinson also appears alongside GRAHAM in the accompanying music video, making the collaboration an even more unique event.

The album also marks a special reunion with GRAHAM's former Rainbow bandmate and longtime friend Roger Glover, bringing the two musicians together for the first time since Rainbow’s landmark 1979 album 'Down To Earth,' which Glover produced. His distinctive bass playing brings an additional dimension to “Wait For The Day To Break,” reconnecting two musicians whose work together helped shape a defining chapter in hard rock history.

Helloween and Gamma Ray icon Kai Hansen also makes a guest appearance on “The Captain,” while another legendary musician contributes to the album, with further details to be revealed at a later date.

There is another fascinating thread connecting 'Circuit Breaker' to one of the landmark albums of BONNET’s career. Russ Ballard, whose songwriting provided Rainbow and GRAHAM with the immortal “Since You Been Gone” on 1979’s 'Down To Earth,'contributes songs to the new album, reconnecting the two more than four decades later and providing a direct link between an essential chapter of GRAHAM’s past and his music today.

 

But 'Circuit Breaker' is far more than an exercise in nostalgia. From the immediate punch of “No One Is Talking” and “Feel The Power” to the melodic drive of “Landslide,” the intensity of “Vengeance Is Mine” and the commanding title track, this is an album alive with the combination of melody, muscle and personality that has always set BONNETapart.

Pre-Order ‘Circuit Breaker’ HERE

At an age when most artists would be content to celebrate their past, GRAHAM BONNET continues to add to it; 'Circuit Breaker' is not simply another chapter in the GRAHAM BONNET story. It is the sound of one of rock’s great voices still moving forward - surrounded by a superb band, exceptional songs, and a few legendary friends.

GRAHAM BONNET BAND are:

Graham Bonnet - Vocals

Beth-Ami Heavenstone - Bass guitar

Conrado Pesinato - Lead guitars

Shane Galaas - Drums

Alessandro Bertoni – Keyboards

ORBIT CULTURE Share "The Path I Walk" (Feat. Tina Guo) Video — WATCH // "Death Above Life (Deluxe Edition)" Arrives 10/9

Another milestone for Sweden's ORBIT CULTURE.

Not only are they gearing up for extensive touring across the UK, Europe, and North America, but they are also set to release 'Death Above Life (Deluxe Edition)', the director's cut of their cinematic and highly successful latest studio album.

The band unveils a very special collaboration with renowned cellist Tina Guo: The video for the emotional track ''The Path I Walk,'' created by their longtime creative partners Riivata Visuals.

Watch ''The Path I Walk'' Video below.

The band shares, ''We've always been a bit uneasy about bringing someone else into our music, but Tina Guo was the exception. Ever since we saw her perform in Stockholm in 2017, we'd joked about working with her one day. When the label suggested a guest for 'The Path I Walk,' we threw her name out, fully expecting nothing to come of it. Then our A&R, Mike Gitter, simply said, 'I know her.'

"We initially worked out her parts in MIDI using her own sample library, but hearing her actual performance was something else entirely. The emotion she brought completely changed the song and took it further than we'd imagined.

"What stayed with us just as much was how kind and down to earth she was throughout the whole process. For someone with her talent and experience, there was no ego at all. We're incredibly proud to have her on this song, and grateful that an idea we'd joked about for years actually happened."

The creation of Death Above Life (Deluxe Edition)' was a heartfelt undertaking for the band: ''We’re proud to release the Deluxe Edition of Death Above Life and finally share 'Nuclear God,' 'Spiral Head,' and 'The Form Not Meant To Be.' It's always exciting to put out songs that people haven’t heard yet, and we're looking forward to seeing what everyone makes of these three.

"We also wanted the physical release to be something people could spend time with. The 40-page Artbook and Mediabook give us more room to show the artwork and bring people further into the world of the record. We put a lot into Death Above Life, both musically and visually, so it feels good to bring those parts together in this edition.

"Thank you to everyone who has listened to the album, picked up a copy or come out to hear these songs live. It means a lot to us, and we're excited to share more with you.''

For this special release, the band opened up their photo archives, offering an intimate collection of live photographs and behind-the-scenes moments. Pre-order here!

The release of Death Above Life (Deluxe Edition) also marks the beginning of another touring cycle for ORBIT CULTURE. First, they will join Amon Amarth's ''The Allfather Awakens Tour'' across Europe alongside Soilwork. Immediately afterward, they will embark on the second leg of Trivium's ''The Crown in the Grave Tour'' across the U.S. and Canada, which also features In Flames and Frozen Soul.

The band comments, ''We've got a lot of touring ahead of us, starting with Amon Amarth on their 'The Allfather Awakens' EU/UK Tour, where we'll be direct support with Soilwork on the bill as well. Just seeing those three names together is pretty fucking cool. An all-Swedish package going across Europe and the UK, bringing a lot of heavy music with it. Swedish steel. We're proud to be part of that, and we can't wait to get back out and play.

"After that, we head over to the US to join Trivium, In Flames and Frozen Soul. It's a hell of a lineup, and to have both of these tours ahead of us feels a bit unreal when you stop and think about it.

"We're looking forward to seeing familiar faces and playing for people who might never have heard us before. Those shows give us a lot to prove, and we're hungry for it. Thank you to all the bands for having us along, and to everyone coming out. See you very soon.''

ORBIT CULTURE ON TOUR:
WITH TRIVIUM, IN FLAMES, + FROZEN SOUL:
11/20 — Royal Oak, MI — Royal Oak Music Theatre
11/21 — Chicago, IL — Aragon Ballroom
11/22 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
11/24 — Nashville, TN — The Pinnacle
11/25 — Chesterfield, MO — The Factory at The District
11/27 — San Antonio, TX — Boeing Center at Tech Port
11/28 — Houston, TX — Bayou Music Center
11/29 — Dallas, TX — South Side Ballroom
12/2 — Phoenix, AZ — Arizona Financial Theatre
12/3 — Las Vegas, NV — The Pearl
12/4 — Inglewood, CA — YouTube Theater
12/5 — San Francisco, CA — The Masonic
12/7 — Penticton, BC — Penticton Trade & Convention Centre
12/8 — Vancouver, BC — Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre
12/9 — Seattle, WA — Paramount Theatre
12/11 — Reno, NV — Grand Sierra Resort
12/13 — Denver, CO — Mission Ballroom
12/15 — Tulsa, OK — Tulsa Theatre
12/16 — Omaha, NE — Steelhouse
12/18 — Pittsburgh, PA — Citizen's Live at The Wylie
12/19 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore

For a deep dive into ORBIT CULTURE, watch the documentary "How Orbit Culture Became One Of Metal's Fastest Rising Bands | OFFSTAGE with Niklas Karlsson" by Scream Dudes — WATCH HERE

PHOTO CREDIT: Niklas Karlsson

ANKOR To Release New Album "I See Red" on 11/20

Opening up an inimitable world for heavy music, multi-cultural alternative metal quintet ANKOR — vocalist Jessie Williams (Bristol, UK), drummer Eleni Nota (Athens, Greece), guitarists David Romeu and Fito Martinez, and bassist Julio López (Catalonia, Spain) — proudly present their new album, I SEE RED, out November 20 via UNFD. Pre-order the album here.

To herald its release, they just unleashed a brand new single and music video entitled "ITACHI · blood moon."

Watch the video below. 

"ITACHI · blood moon" hints at the scope of ANKOR's immersive vision. Ominous guitar brings dimension to a hypnotic rhythm. Meannwhile, haunting vocal transmissions echo over a pounding beat, giving way to a corrosively catchy chorus, "Drown me in poison, I'll stay where it hurts." It concludes with a chilling invitation, "Make me your nightmare, let me haunt your sleep." The accompanying visual projects this image on screen through striking vignettes and arresting storytelling.

Fall into ANKOR's dark embrace and see RED with them...

About their forthcoming album, Jessie Williams said, "I See Red is a journey through pain, power, sacrifice, betrayal, loss and obsession. Each song tells the story of someone who was shaped by the world around them and by the choices they made when everything they believed in began to fall apart. Some sought peace. Some sought power. Some sacrificed everything for the people they loved. Others let hatred consume what was left of them. But none of them were born monsters. The world made them. And sometimes, when pain becomes the only thing you know, becoming the monster is easier than becoming the victim. Six names. Six paths. One color. I See Red."

Adding another layer to the project, each song on I SEE RED evokes the lore of prominent villains in the Naruto manga and anime series.

The album will also include their 2026 single, "DANZO · lying ghost" featuring MAH of Japanese rock powerhouse SiM. Since releasing in March, the track continues to gain traction with over 498.4k Spotify streams while the music video has tallied 255.7k views. It also received plugs from Distorted Sound Magazine, That Eric Alper, and Louder who named it among "The 12 Best New Metal Songs You Need To Hear This Week," going on to rave "it's a vibrant showcase of how unique the band are." The latter praised, "Heavy guitars and modern metalcore production collide with the band’s fascination with Asian pop culture, while the song’s central character gives its aggression a clear narrative target."

In other news, ANKOR will be supporting Amaranthe on their forthcoming Nordic tour. Rolling through cities across Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Latvia, the trek kicks off on October 15 before ending on November 7. Shortly after, ANKOR will venture to Europe for a co-headline tour alongside Self Deception and Lauren Babic. The run begins on November 27 in Cologne, Germany followed by performances across France, the UK, Austria, Denmark, and more. The tour concludes on December 19 in Stockholm, Sweden.

Check out the full list of tour dates below.

Stay tuned for more music and news from ANKOR coming soon.

Welcome to their world.

NORDIC TOUR – SUPPORTING AMARANTHE:
10/15 — Huskvarna, SE
10/16 — Lund, SE
10/17 — Göteborg, SE
10/18 — Örebro, SE
10/20 — Karlstad, SE
10/22 — Stavanger, NO
10/23 — Bergen, NO
10/24 — Trondheim, NO
10/25 — Oslo, NO
10/27 — Falun, SE
10/28 — Umeå, SE
10/30 — Seinäjoki, FI
10/31 — Tampere, FI
11/1 — Jyväskylä, FI
11/3 — Rīga, LV
11/4 — Vilnius, LT
11/6 — Turku, FI
11/7 — Lahti, FI

EU/UK CO-HEADLINE TOUR WITH SELF DECEPTION & LAUREN BABIC:
11/27 — Cologne, DE
11/28 — Hamburg, DE
11/29 — Utrecht, NL
12/1 — Kortrijk, BE
12/2 — Paris, FR
12/4 — Manchester, UK
12/5 — London, UK
12/6 — Birmingham, UK
12/8 — Aschaffenburg, DE
12/9 — Aarau, CH
12/11 — Karlsruhe, DE
12/12 — Vienna, AT
12/13 — Munich, DE
12/15 — Hannover, DE
12/16 — Berlin, DE
12/17 — Aarhus, DK
12/18 — Copenhagen, DK
12/19 — Stockholm, SE

Minute After Midnight Drops "THE HATMAN" Video — WATCH

MINUTE AFTER MIDNIGHT, the brainchild of Derrick Ryan that sprouted from the fertile musical grounds of Nashville in 2016 and who cannot be tethered to singular genre parameters in favor of mixing alt, rock, and pop, previously announced that the new album MATTER OF TIME will arrive on November 13 via Fearless Records. Pre-order it here. 

Minute After Midnight shares the video for "THE HATMAN." Watch the lyric video below. 

Ryan offered this about "The Hatman": "The song introduces the darker force at the center of the world we’ve been building. He represents the darkness that exists alongside the light the part of yourself you can try to bury or contain, but eventually have to face. The more you try to run from him, the more powerful he becomes."

The same can be said for the song itself. It's one of the heaviest tracks in Minute After Midnight's repertoire thus far. It goes for the jugular from the opening notes and isn't afraid to pummel with breakdowns or super melodic choruses, for that matter (of time).

When the clock strikes twelve, one day gives way to the next. The slate wipes clean, life restarts, and another chapter commences. Minute After Midnight sounds like a new beginning born from the high-speed collision of bright pop-punk, heartfelt emo, intense metalcore, and expertly executed alternative rock steeped in the lore of an evocative mythos. The Tennessee-born singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer acts as a conductor both sonically and aesthetically, conceiving a larger-than-life vision and ushering it into existence. After quietly amassing tens of millions of streams and building buzz, he makes the most of the moment on his full-length debut LP, Matter of Time 

"Everything stems from the concept of time," says Ryan. "When you think about it, music itself is keeping time. The name—Minute After Midnight—is a reference to time. The title A Matter of Time was also fitting for the album. I always believed it was only a matter of time until this happened. I've got my chance to start now."

Derrick grew up between Bristol and Knoxville. Following college, he found his way to Nashville where he planted down roots. Pursuing a life in music, he honed his talents in genres as diverse as pop, country, electronic, and house, grinding to be heard non-stop, cultivating his voice with various features, and sharpening his songwriting skills alone. He introduced Minute After Midnight with independent tracks and received substantial activity on TikTok and airplay from SiriusXM Octane.

Anything went in the Matter of Time writing sessions as he channeled inspiration from the likes of My Chemical Romance, Fall Out Boy, All time Low, and Bring Me The Horizon. Ryan share, "I was nostalgic for the bands I would see at Warped Tour back in the day. I was trying to embrace that headspace for the record."

Ultimately, the album is designed to uplift and inspire hope. Because what else is there?

"When you listen to this, I hope you realize there is a light at the end of the tunnel," states Ryan. "Even in the darkest of dark, you can always keep moving forward. If you have dreams, it's only a matter of time until you accomplish them."

KAITLIN BUTTS ENLISTS HONKY TONKS AROUND THE GLOBE TO REVEAL THE TRACK LISTING FOR HELLO, HONKY TONK

There’s no better place to reveal a record called Hello, Honky Tonk than a honky tonk. This week, Tulsa-born singer/songwriter Kaitlin Butts enlisted honky tonks around the globe to unveil the track listing for her highly anticipated fourth studio album, Hello, Honky Tonk, out October 30 via Republic Records. Pre-save Hello, Honky Tonk HERE.

Beginning Monday this week, a different honky tonk or legendary music venue unveiled a new song from the album each day, turning the track-listing announcement into an international bar crawl through the world Butts created for Hello, Honky Tonk. From Nashville and Tulsa to Texas, Oklahoma, Wyoming, Wisconsin, Sydney and London, the daily reveals have brought the album’s complete 14-song track listing into that neon light.

The venues participating in the weeklong reveal include some of the most iconic honky tonks and live music rooms in the country and abroad, including Billy Bob’s Texas, Cain’s Ballroom, the Grand Ole Opry, Luckenbach Texas, John T. Floore’s Country Store, Skinny Dennis and the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, as well as Sydney’s Jolene’s and London’s Duke’s of Highgate.

“Hello, Honky Tonk is really a world of its own,” says Butts. “There are all these characters and stories and little moments happening inside of it, so I thought it would be fun to let the places that inspired that world introduce the songs. Honky tonks are where these stories live, so who better to tell you what’s coming?”

After a week of daily reveals, the complete list of participating honky tonks and venues include: Billy Bob’s Texas, Fort Worth, TX, Cain’s Ballroom, Tulsa, OK, Grand Ole Opry, Nashville, TN, Luckenbach Texas, Luckenbach, TX, Showboat Saloon, Wisconsin Dells, WI, Jolene’s, Sydney, Australia, Million Dollar Cowboy Bar, Jackson, WY, Tower Theatre, Oklahoma City, OK, John T. Floore’s Country Store, Helotes, TX,  Skinny Dennis, Nashville, TN, Harry’s Northgate, College Station, TX, Duke’s of Highgate, London, England, Brewster Street, Corpus Christi, TX and The Newberry, Great Falls, MT. 

The track listing reveal follows a string of new music from Hello, Honky Tonk, including “What More Could You Want,” which Country Central says, “two-steps towards something that feels built for props and blocking in a musical” along with tracks “I Wanna Be Bad” and “Never Really Mine.” The recently released “What More Could You Want” is a languid, Broadway-ready piano ballad and autobiographical sketch of a performer questioning how much more she has to give.

“That song feels exactly word for word what I feel like every day,” says Butts. “This tug and pull of loving this and craving this and loving to be on stage, loving every creative moment but also being stressed out wondering, ‘Do you like me? Do I need to be shinier? Do you want more?’”

Named one of Rolling Stone’s most anticipated albums for 2026, Hello, Honky Tonk is a love letter to the honky tonks and nightlife that have shaped Butts while becoming a huge part of her life on the road. Recorded in Nashville with producer Tofer Brown (Carter Faith, Willow Avalon, Little Big Town), the album brings to life a bar like no other, populated by a cast of characters listeners might recognize from the dance floor, behind the bar or from the corner booth.

Inspired in part by the vaudeville vignettes of Chicago and Disney World’s Country Bear Musical Jamboree, Butts envisioned Hello, Honky Tonk as a place where all of these characters could coexist.

“The thought behind the concept was how in Chicago, the character Roxie Hart is dreaming up what her show would look like and all the people in it,” says Butts. “I picture all of this happening at Skinny Dennis here in Nashville. These are all the different people in the room. There's the bar fight that's happening. There's the bad girl that just got off work. There's me being the entertainer. There are so many people that really love the nightlife. It’s a connector for people.”

The album continues the momentum of Butts’ critically acclaimed Roadrunner! in 2024, a bold reimagining inspired by Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! that landed on numerous year-end best-of lists and featured her viral anthem “You Ain’t Gotta Die (To Be Dead To Me),” which has amassed more than 157 million TikTok views and 67 million global streams.

Butts will celebrate the release of Hello, Honky Tonk with her Hello, Honky Tonk Live and In Person Tour, kicking off October 29 at Nashville’s Skinny Dennis before continuing with stops across Texas and Oklahoma in December. Her performance at Skinny Dennis sold out in four hours. Tickets for the remaining shows are available at kaitlinbutts.com.

HELLO, HONKY TONK LIVE AND IN PERSON TOUR DATES
Oct. 29 — Nashville, TN — Skinny Dennis SOLD OUT
Dec. 10 — College Station, TX — Harry’s Northgate
Dec. 11 — Helotes, TX — Floore’s Country Store
Dec. 12 — Corpus Christi, TX — Brewster Street Ice House
Dec. 17 — Oklahoma City, OK — Tower Theatre
Dec. 18 — Fort Worth, TX — Billy Bob’s Texas

For the latest news, music and tour dates, visit kaitlinbutts.com and follow @kaitlinbutts on Instagram and Facebookand @kaitlinbuttsmusic on TikTok.

FINGER ELEVEN RELEASE NEW MAXI-SINGLE "LAST NIGHT ON EARTH" — ARE THEY GETTING A NEW SINGER?

Multi-platinum hard rock institution and one of the best-selling Canadian bands of all time FINGER ELEVEN unveil a brand new maxi-single of their fan favorite single ''Last Night On Earth,'' out now via Better Noise Music. The release showcases the depth and dynamics of the song, offering a fascinating perspective on "Last Night On Earth" from multiple angles — and heralds the arrival of a fully-loaded Deluxe Version of their most recent album, Last Night On Earth, on November 6. Pre-order Last Night on Earth (Deluxe Edition) here. 

Listen to "Last Night on Earth" maxi-single below.

In tandem with the release, the band launched a special global campaign to find the perfect guest to accompany them on the track. Fans may either add their own vocals or remix the instrumental and post their ensuing creations on social media with the #F11LastNightDuet. Watch what singer Scott Anderson has to say here. 

Anderson says, "We have always loved the idea of turning 'Last Night on Earth' into a duet. Putting the #F11LastNightDuet idea out to the artist community and leaving the creative boundaries open is key. We hope artists will bring their own style and emotion — whether by adding lyrics, adjusting the arrangement, or working within the existing framework. I'm excited to hear the different interpretations. I have no idea what to expect, and that’s exactly what I love about it."

Watch the official video for the original version of the song here.

In other news, FINGER ELEVEN are set for an upcoming 12-city UK tour with SOiL. The tour begins on October 30 at Brighton's Chalk, followed by performances in Hull, Glasgow, Nottingham, Manchester, Bristol, and more. The run concludes on November 14 at London's Electric Ballroom. In March 2027, the band will return to Canada for the Last Night on Earth Tour. See the full list of tour dates below. 

One of the best-selling Canadian bands of all time, FINGER ELEVEN — Scott Anderson(vocals), James Black (lead guitar, backing vocals), Rick Jackett (rhythm guitar), Sean Anderson (bass), and Steve Molella (drums) — have amassed north of 1 billion overall career streams. The Toronto-based band has released a series of consecutive international hit albums and chart-topping singles, setting radio records with "Paralyzer" and "One Thing." After celebrating their legacy with a "Greatest Hits" collection, the band entered a new chapter with Last Night On Earth, featuring the #1 Rock hits "Adrenaline" and "The Mountain." 

FINGER ELEVEN ON TOUR:
10/30 — Brighton, UK — Chalk*
10/31 — Wolverhampton, UK — KK’s Steel Mill*
11/1 — Hull, UK — Asylum*
11/3 — Glasgow, UK — The Garage (Attic)*
11/4 — Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK — Digital*
11/5 — Great Yarmouth, UK — Hard Rock Hell Festival XIX
11/6 — Nottingham, UK — Rock City*
11/7 — Manchester, UK — O2 Ritz Manchester*
11/10 — Northampton, UK — Roadmender*
11/11 — Southampton, UK — The 1865*
11/12 — Torquay, UK — The Foundry*
11/13 — Bristol, UK — O2 Academy Bristol*
11/14 — Camden, UK — Electric Ballroom*
3/3 — Thunder Bay, Canada — Thunder Bay Community Auditorium
3/5 — Winnipeg, Canada — Club Regent Event Centre
3/6 — Saskatoon, Canada — Capitol Music Club
3/7 — Saskatoon, Canada — Capitol Music Club
3/9 — Lloydminster, Canada — Vic Juba Community Theatre
3/11 — Grand Prairie, Canada — Better Than Fred's
3/12 — Grand Prairie, Canada — Better Than Fred's
3/14 — Prince George, Canada — CN Centre
3/15 — Kamloops, Canada — Sagebrush Theatre
3/16 — Victoria, Canada — McPherson Playhouse
3/18 — Nanaimo, Canada — Port Theatre
3/19 — Campbell River, Canada — Tidemark Theatre
3/20 — Vancouver, Canada — Commodore Ballroom
3/22 — Vernon, Canada — Vernon & District Performing Arts Centre
3/23 — Trail, Canada — Charles Bailey Theatre
3/25 — Cranbrook, Canada — Key City Theatre
3/26 — Red Deer, Canada — Red Deer Memorial Centre
3/27 — Tsuut’ina, Canada — Grey Eagle Event Centre
3/30 — Sherwood Park, Canada — Festival Place
3/31 — Camrose, Canada — Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre
4/2 — Regina, Canada — Casino Regina
4/3 — Brandon, Canada — Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium
4/5 — Prince Albert, Canada — EA Rawlinson Centre for the Arts

FINGER ELEVEN ONLINE:
WEBSITE | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY  

MENTAL CRUELTY Storms the Gates of Valhalla with Epic New Single “Ride of the Valkyries” + Cinematic Music Video by Grupa13

With ‘Echoes of a Forlorn Land’ drawing closer, MENTAL CRUELTY unleashes its grand finale with “Ride of the Valkyries,” accompanied by the cinematic intro “Dämmerbruch.”

 

Serving as the closing chapter of the upcoming record, the two tracks bring its world to a monumental conclusion. Sweeping orchestration and triumphant melodies collide with MENTAL CRUELTY’s extreme metal force, channeling the mythology of the Valkyries and the journey of fallen warriors to Valhalla.

 

The scale reaches another level with the accompanying video. Created together with renowned production company Grupa13 (Behemoth, Amon Amarth), MENTAL CRUELTY’s most ambitious visual production to date plays more like a short Viking film than a traditional music video, bringing both “Dämmerbruch” and “Ride of the Valkyries” to life on a truly cinematic scale.

Watch the Official Video for “Dämmerbruch” and “Ride Of The Valkyries” Below:

Vocalist Lukas Nicolai comments:

“‘Ride of the Valkyries’ is the grand finale ahead of the release of our new LP 'Echoes of a Forlorn Land.' It closes the album (alongside intro 'Dämmerbruch') with heroic atmosphere, bombastic orchestration and uplifting melodies to tell the tale of Norse mythology’s angelic deliverers of the dead.

Symphonic death metal’s epic riffing serves as the perfect soundtrack to fallen warriors’ journey to Valhalla, as well as the battlefield below, where the likes of Children of Bodom, Wintersun and Ensiferum clash with each other and influences like black metal and deathcore.

We matched that with the biggest, most expensive and over-the-top production we’ve ever done, both musically and visually. We teamed up with production company Grupa13(Behemoth, Amon Amarth) to create our own blockbuster, complete with a captivating intro and epic emotional ending. Throughout are stunning shots centered around a historically-accurate Norse village and re-enactors who focus on the time period to keep it true. This is basically our own little Viking movie!”

Stream / Listen to "Ride of the Valkyries" HERE

Produced, mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren (Dimmu Borgir, Behemoth, Kreator, Amon Amarth, Opeth), ‘Echoes of a Forlorn Land’ pushes MENTAL CRUELTY beyond the foundations laid on ‘Zwielicht,’ further expanding their uncompromising blend of extreme metal and dark atmosphere. Join their text list to stay up to date and be the first to hear about new tour dates and more.

Pre-Order 'Echoes Of A Forlorn Land' HERE

This November and December, MENTAL CRUELTY will bring ‘Echoes of a Forlorn Land’ across Europe on a massive 21-date headline run. Ov Sulfur and Extermination Dismemberment join throughout the tour, with Acranius and Sun Eater appearing on select dates.

Get Your Tickets HERE

European Headline Tour

w/ Ov Sulfur, Extermination Dismemberment, Acranius, Sun Eater

27.11🇳🇱Rotterdam @ Baroeg ~

28.11🇩🇪Köln @ Club Volta ~

29.11🇳🇱Nijmegen @ Doornrosje ~

30.11🇬🇧Birmingham @ Asylum ~

02.12🇬🇧Manchester @ Academy 3 ~

03.12🇬🇧London @ Downstairs At The Dome ~

04.12🇫🇷Paris @ Glazart ~

05.12🇧🇪Antwerp @ Zappa ~

06.12🇩🇪Hamburg @ Bahnhof Pauli ^

07.12🇩🇰Copenhagen @ Hotel Cecil ^

08.12🇸🇪Stockholm @ Kollektivet Livet ^

10.12🇫🇮Jyväskylä @ Lutakko ^

11.12🇫🇮Helsinki @ Ääniwalli ^

13.12🇸🇪Gothenburg @ Monument ^

14.12🇩🇪Berlin @ Hole 44 ^

15.12🇨🇿Prague @ Rock Café ^

16.12🇩🇪Frankfurt @ Das Bett ~ ^

17.12🇩🇪München @ Backstage ^

18.12🇨🇭Aarau @ KIFF ^

19.12 🇩🇪Schweinfurt @ Alter Stattbahnhof ^

20.12🇩🇪Karlsruhe @ Substage ^

 

^ w/ Acranius

~ ⁠w/ Sun Eater

Since forming in 2014, MENTAL CRUELTY have grown from their deathcore roots into an internationally recognized force in extreme metal. Their rise has taken them across Europe and beyond, sharing stages with Lorna Shore, Cradle of Filth, Carnifex, Shadow of Intent, Kanonenfieber, Signs of the Swarm and more. With an expanding global audience and a reputation for powerful live performances, the band continues to cement its place among the leading names of a new generation of extreme metal. With 'Echoes of a Forlorn Land,' MENTAL CRUELTY now takes their next major step, presenting their most expansive and fully realized vision yet.

MENTAL CRUELTY are:

Lukas Nicolai – Vocals

Nahuel Lozano – Guitars, Vocals

Marvin Kessler – Guitars

Jonathan Koltun – Drums

HANABIE. Unleash New Single "Bari Bari Buddy" Ending Theme Song For Anime Series 'Reincarnated As A Sword II' via Sony Music Japan

Hailing from Tokyo, Japan, dynamic Harajuku-core sensation HANABIE. have released their latest offering, "Bari Bari Buddy" via Sony Music Japan. Written by vocalist Yukina and guitarist/vocalist Matsuri, the single serves as the ending theme song for the upcoming anime series 'Reincarnated as a Sword II'. Speaking about the song, the band shared:

"We’ve created an epic, larger-than-life song that perfectly captures Fran and Teacher’s grand adventure!

The chorus is something everyone can sing along to, so I hope you’ll join us and get hyped together.

And through this series, I hope we can all become totally badass Buddies!"

HANABIE. fans can also look forward to the band's upcoming new album 'UMAMI', out on Wednesday, December 2 with details forthcoming. Stream "Bari Bari Buddy" here, and keep your eyes peeled for more HANABIE. news coming soon.

ABOUT HANABIE.:

HANABIE. is a Tokyo-based all-girl rock band that has been making waves since 2015, when YUKINA, MATSURI, and HETTSUcame together for a high school club activity. With the addition of CHIKA in May 2023, the band has evolved into a force to be reckoned with. Don’t be fooled by their cute, girlish image—their sound is a hard-hitting blend of powerful shouts, heavy riffs, and unique Japanese flair, capturing fans at home and abroad. Their hit single “Pardon Me, I Have To Go Now” has amassed over 12 million views on YouTube and 5.4 million views on TikTok.

In December 2024, HANABIE. unleashed their EP, Bucchigiri Tokyo, followed by their latest EP, HOT TOPIC, released on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

2023 marked the beginning of their overseas ventures, and in August 2024, they made history as the first Japanese women to perform on the main stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago, USA. In March 2026, the quartet brought the heat on their first North American headlining tour. With a rapidly growing international following, HANABIE. is actively expanding their presence and making a bold statement on the global stage, so be sure to stay tuned for more HANABIE. news coming soon.

HANABIE. is:

Yukina

Matsuri

Hettsu

Chika

SONS OF ARRAKIS Releases "Rise of Disaster," Announces New Album 'Volume III'

Using the cinematic universe of Frank Herbert’s Dune as a creative foundation, Canada's SONS OF ARRAKIS define their sound as melange rock / cinematic Sci-Fi rock. Blending raw, riff-driven rock with storytelling, atmosphere and evolving sonic landscapes, SONS OF ARRAKIS is preparing to release the full length Volume III on January 22, 2027, via Black Throne Productions. The new single "Rise of Disaster," featuring guest vocals by Luc Bourgeois (SANDVEISS), provides a first glimpse of the forthcoming album. 

"'Rise of Disaster' deals with war, manipulation and the way fear, suffering and collective trauma can be exploited by political and economic powers." The band explain. "One of the major influences behind the lyrics was Naomi Klein’s The Shock Doctrine and its examination of how moments of crisis can be used to impose new forms of control.

The recurring question 'Whose side are you on?' deliberately has no simple answer. It reflects the pressure to choose between competing narratives while the same cycle of violence, destruction and retaliation continues underneath them."

Musically, "Rise of Disaster" evokes a dark soundscape. Urgent, heavy rhythms inject movement and momentum into the track's verses while the melodic choruses provide a contrasting and uplifting quality. Returning to the gloom, "Rise of Disaster" ends with a chaotic instrumental finale.

Produced by SONS OF ARRAKIS, Volume III was recorded at Red Tube Studio & Home studios with Luc Boivin, Frederic Couture & Francis Duchesne. The album was mixed and mastered by Karl Daniel Liden. Album artwork and single covers are by artist Alexandre Goulet at Goulet Design. 

Volume III will be available on vinyl, CD, cassette, and digital formats. 

SONS OF ARRAKIS continued to focus on live shows across 2026 returning to Europe for a festival tour including performances at Krach am Bach, Rock im Wald, Free & Easy and Sauzipf Rocks. As well as joining VOIVOD for a Western Canada tour and appearing at Infest Edmonton. Now the band are turning to focus on their next full length offering, Volume III, scheduled for release on January 22, 2027, via Black Throne Productions.


SONS OF ARRAKIS Is:
Frederic Couture - Lead singer and rhythm guitar
Francis Duchesne - Lead guitar, keyboards and percussions
Vick Trigger - Bass Guitar
Mathieu Racine - Drum

Connect With SONS OF ARRAKIS:
Official Website: https://www.sonsofarrakis.com/ 
Bandcamp: https://sonsofarrakis.bandcamp.com/music 
E-Shop: https://blackthroneproductions.com/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonsofarrakisband/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonsofarrakis 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sonsofarrakis 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/artist/1GSmsJITQDQPCWswHKyjJp?si=RB3n0TxQTy6lrZBQ7I7LfQ 
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/sons-of-arrakis/1439096020 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sonsofarrakis

SEVEN WITCHES TO RELEASE CAREER-SPANNING COLLECTION BEST OF THE WITCH OCTOBER 30 THROUGH DEKO ENTERTAINMENT

Seven Witches, the acclaimed American heavy metal and power metal band founded in 1998 by guitarist Jack Frost (Savatage, Lizzy Borden, Aldo Nova) and vocalist Bobby Lucas, will release the definitive career-spanning collection Best of the Witch on October 30 through Deko Entertainment.

Known for their powerful blend of traditional heavy metal, power metal, and melodic hard rock, Seven Witches quickly built a loyal following with albums including Second War in Heaven (1999), City of Lost Souls (2000), and Xiled to Infinity and One (2002).

Over the years, the band featured an impressive roster of musicians, including vocalists Wade Black (Crimson Glory), James Rivera (Helstar), and Alan Tecchio (Hades), while Frost remained the band's driving force and sole constant member. Their catalog includes fan favorites such as Passage to the Other Side, Year of the Witch, Call Upon the Wicked, and The Way of the Wicked, securing Seven Witches' place as one of America's most respected power metal acts.

Now, Best of the Witch brings together highlights from across the band's extensive catalog in a collection personally curated by Jack Frost. This definitive 2-CD set has been completely remastered, delivering the power, precision, and intensity of Seven Witches like never before.

As Frost explains:
"I'm thrilled to see this Best Of record being put out by DEKO... 27 years in the making, I'm so proud of every one of these albums and to see my dream turned into reality through the success of Witches. I'm beyond thankful for all the incredible musicians that have been involved with Seven Witches, and I truly hope that everyone enjoys this landmark release as much as I do. It's been an honor to work with everyone over the years and now to have this coming out for the fans who have stuck by me for this long. I'm still pinching myself and can't believe that I'm seeing almost 30 years of my work compiled into one amazing collection."

Watch "The Burning" featuring Jon Oliva Below:

Best of the Witch is the ultimate collection for longtime fans and the perfect introduction to the enduring legacy of Seven Witches.

Pre-Order Best of the Witch on 2CD and Limited Signed Bundles:
https://www.dekoentertainment.com/reissues/seven-witches

About Deko Entertainment
Deko Entertainment is a leading music and media company dedicated to delivering exceptional releases across rock, metal, progressive, pop, and specialty markets. Through innovative packaging, artist partnerships, and fan-focused experiences, Deko continues to bring legendary recordings and exciting new music to audiences around the world.

For more information, visit:
www.dekoentertainment.com

Swedish Symphonic Metallers ELEINE Release New Single "Ich Sehe Dich" + Official Music Video

Today, Swedish metal powerhouse ELEINE drops their new single and music video “Ich Sehe Dich,” taken from their highly anticipated fifth studio album, ‘The Water Taste Of Blood,’ arriving December 4th via Algoth Records / Sound Pollution. 

Where previous singles painted the picture of falling empires of lies, betrayal, and the damage left in their wake, “Ich Sehe Dich” brings the reckoning face-to-face as the most direct statement from the upcoming album. The song thrives on the striking contrast of beautifully melodic verses that steadily build tension until heavy, static, chuggy riffs shatter the calm and a three-word German chorus lands like a verdict: “Ich Sehe Dich.” I see you.

Standing shoulder to shoulder with the ELEINE Legion’s favorite “Mein Herz Brennt,” the track is stern, heavy, and unapologetic. It unmasks manipulation and toxic shame, written for the exact moment you stop letting someone’s lies shape you and the people around you. Unflinching and brutal, it cuts straight through deceit, unveiling an intense, powerful new dimension in ELEINE’s signature sound.

Watch the Music Video for "Ich Sehe Dich" Below:

What began in southern Sweden has grown into a loyal global community united by music, perseverance, and the refusal to give up. Led by vocalist Madeleine Liljestam and guitarist/vocalist Rikard Ekberg, ELEINE have spent recent years building one of metal's most dedicated fan communities through acclaimed releases, including a #1 album on the Swedish sales charts, successful headline tours, and a direct connection with their audience that extends far beyond the stage. 

Along the way, the band has shared stages with Arch Enemy, Kamelot, PAIN, Sonata Arctica and W.A.S.P., while steadily building a headline presence of their own. Their 2024 European headline tour sold out multiple dates and led directly to a second headline run in spring 2025.

Today, ELEINE connect with nearly 700,000 followers across their social and streaming platforms, while their music videos have surpassed 60 million views on YouTube. Now with ELEINE’s new album 'Water Taste of Blood' arriving December 4th, 2026, and their most extensive European and UK headline tour already underway, ELEINE are ready to be heard on the biggest stage of their career and continue to expand the world they have built together with the Legion, their fans, who have grown alongside them and who have become the heart of the band.

Pre-Order 'The Water Taste Of Blood' HERE

Tonight, ELEINE will kick off the biggest headline run of their career, taking their high-adrenaline live shows across Europe and the UK for 31 shows across 13 countries, through London, Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Warsaw, and Copenhagen, before coming home to Sweden for an exclusive album release show at Mejeriet in Lund on December 5. With multiple dates on their previous European run selling out well in advance, tickets are moving fast. 

ELEINE Live:

10/08: 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