Johnny O'Neil announces his new live album “Live at Le Musique Room”, out now on Bearded Maggie Records

March 18, 2026

The live album features a live performance of a brand new song “Lover” that will be released on his upcoming new studio album.

JOHNNY O’NEIL “Lover” Official Music Video from the Album “Johnny O’Neil Live at Le Musique Room”.Watch below.

You can stream and purchase “Live at Le Musique Room” at: https://linktr.ee/johnnyoneil

Talking about the new live album, Johnny O’Neil said, "Live at Le Musique Room" represents a true inflection point for our band. Last spring, we elected

to forge ahead as a three-piece, and return to our hard rock roots. The album features songs from our first two studio albums, as well as a brand new track,

“Lover,” a tune I wrote about a fellow who has watched a woman being mistreated by someone from afar, and tells her to “leave him – c’mon with

me!”

“Lover” is the first single from our upcoming third studio album, which again will be co-produced, recorded, and mixed by my “Blood Brother,” the incomparable Brian Bart. We cannot wait for our fans to hear us get back to our hard rock roots - this time as a three-piece!”

Band Members:
Johnny O’Neil: Lead Vocals, All Guitars
Benny Craig: Bass Guitar and Background Vocals
Joachim Baecker: Drums and Background Vocals

ETERNAL RECURRENCE Launch Kickstarter Campaign for Debut EP

March 18, 2026

Drawing inspiration from chamber music, ETERNAL RECURRENCE offer an alternative, more intimate take on modern symphonic metal. With the release of their next single "8 by 8", ETERNAL RECURRENCE provides a further sample of the forthcoming, self-titled, debut EP due later this year.

A new voice in symphonic metal is emerging with a distinctly intimate approach. ETERNAL RECURRENCE has announced the launch of a Kickstarter campaign supporting the release of their self-titled debut EP, scheduled for later this year.

Drawing inspiration from the traditions of chamber music, ETERNAL RECURRENCE present an alternative perspective on modern symphonic metal. The project centers on the sound of real musicians performing real orchestral instruments, allowing nuance, texture, and the subtle imperfections of human performance to remain present within the music. In an era where digital orchestration has become increasingly common, the group embraces a more organic process that prioritizes authenticity and musical interaction.

Rather than pursuing the massive, cinematic scale often associated with the genre, ETERNAL RECURRENCE build their orchestral arrangements through a chamber-influenced framework. This approach places individual instruments and performers at the forefront, creating space for expressive detail and dynamic interplay. When combined with a modern metal foundation, the result is a sound that retains the emotional depth of symphonic metal while offering a closer, more personal listening experience.

The upcoming self-titled EP represents the first chapter for ETERNAL RECURRENCE and introduces the sonic identity that will guide the project moving forward. Support through Kickstarter will help fund recording, production, and the collaboration with the orchestral musicians who bring the music to life. Their page can be found HERE.

Listeners and supporters can learn more about the campaign and follow the progress of the EP through ETERNAL RECURRENCE’s Kickstarter page.

Connect With ETERNAL RECURRENCE:

Website: https://eternalrecurrencemusic.com/
Bandcamp: https://eternalrecurrencemusic.bandcamp.com
E-Shop: https://eternalrecurrencemusic.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EternalRecurrenceMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eternalrecurrencemusic/
Twitter/X: https://x.com/ERMusicOfficial
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EternalRecurrenceBand
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eternalrecurrencemusic

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

March 18, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

Access the album Frisson Noir HERE.

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

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

Stream the single "At Sea" HERE.

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

Full tour dates can be found below and HERE.

Pittsburgh's LOWSUNDAY presents 'Nevver' single (via Projekt Records) "Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP", their first all-new material in 25 years, is out now

March 18, 2026

Legacy postpunk-shoegaze outfit Lowsunday presents 'Nevver', the final single from their new ‘Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP', following the earlier-released 'Love Language' and 'Soft Capture'. Released via Projekt Records and ranking second among Post-Punk.com's Best EPs of 2025, this is the band's first record of all-new material since 1999.

With early gothrock underpinnings, here Lowsunday capture a different energy than other tracks on this EP, with a slightly more down tempo and driving rhythm. Itt is uniquely sparse and delicate at times, relative to the band's typically multi-layered approach regarding atmospherics and dense noise. The accompanying video, produced by Jer Herring, drifts between dark postpunk atmosphere and a homage to classic outsider cinema.

'Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP' out now via Projekt Records.

Pittsburgh's LOWSUNDAY presents 'Nevver' single (via Projekt Records)
"Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP", their first all-new material in 25 years, is out now

FOR FANS OF: The Chameleons, Chapterhouse, Catherine Wheel, ACTORS, The Cure, Modern English, Clan of Xymox, Then Comes Silence, TRAITRS
GENRES: Post-Punk, Alternative Rock, Shoegaze, Darkwave, Dreampop
FOCUS TRACKS: Love Language, Nevver, Soft Capture
FCC sharing (no profanity)

FOR SHARING
'Nevver' video https://youtu.be/yjc8o5fccNU
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/track/7m6CKPmM0f9ZjQ2P7F1LwN
'Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP' https://www.projekt.com/store/product/arc00371
Bandcamp https://projektrecords.bandcamp.com/album/low-sunday-ghost-machine-white-ep
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/4s65dQ3vMabDJDIEXcVA2l
'Soft Capture' video https://youtu.be/i_5UeD04mlk
'Love Language' video  https://youtu.be/9ytV47-jnPQ
LinkTree https://linktr.ee/lowsundayofficial

Lowsunday Anniversary Reissue Series
'Low Sunday Ghost Machine (2025 remaster)' LP  https://projektrecords.bandcamp.com/album/low-sunday-ghost-machine-2025-remaster
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/album/2cSpagnncBdnhfhafF87Qj
'Innocence (2025 electro mix)' https://youtu.be/DPAJHEx1poU
'For A Moment (2025 electro mix)' https://youtu.be/mzQ2lSKMjGo
'Elesgiem' (2024 remaster) LP https://projektrecords.bandcamp.com/album/elesgiem-2024-remaster

FOR SHARING
Online press kit https://haulix.promo/rcf8
Download via Google Drive  https://tinyurl.com/Lowsunday-PressKit

"Shiny sparkles of jangle guitar that reverberate, rising against the ethereal vocal drift... moving effortlessly between ethereal, darkwave, shoegaze, postpunk, guitar sharpness, and dreampop driven dynamics" ~ Big Takeover Magazine

"A masterpiece, one of those records that simply stands the test of time and like a fine wine, gets better with age....Mercurial darkwave with blistering shoegaze guitars... The 'White EP' features five gorgeous tracks... both a victory lap for the band and a taste of great things to come" ~ Post-Punk.com

"Aloof vocals, orbits in telescopic solitude, peering through the lens of glamour and glitz, amidst the floating debris falling from the crest fallen clouds" ~ The Manc Review

"Synthetic perfection of early Depeche Mode & raw minimalism of German EBM pioneers.. experimental sophistication and electropop purity... elegant, hypnotic, and dramatic" ~ Skylight Webzine

"Timeless... romantic, dark, and reflective, but never too dramatic" ~ Myth of Rock

"A powerful, sonic journey" ~ Post-Punk.com

Legacy postpunk-shoegaze outfit Lowsunday presents 'Nevver', the final single from their new ‘Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP', following the earlier-released 'Love Language' and 'Soft Capture'. Released via Projekt Records and ranking second among Post-Punk.com's Best EPs of 2025, this is the band's first record of all-new material since 1999.

With early gothrock underpinnings, here Lowsunday capture a different energy than other tracks on this EP, with a slightly more down tempo and driving rhythm. Itt is uniquely sparse and delicate at times, relative to the band's typically multi-layered approach regarding atmospherics and dense noise. The accompanying video, produced by Jer Herring, drifts between dark postpunk atmosphere and a homage to classic outsider cinema.

Born in the mid-1990s within the local Pittsburgh scene, Lowsunday (initially known as Low Sunday Ghost Machine) emerged as a "retro-futurist" pioneer, blending darkwave and shoegaze long before the genres saw their modern revival. Their legacy was cemented with their debut album 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine' and the 1999 masterpiece 'Elesgiem', both of which were re-released via Projekt Records over the past 18 months (for their 30th and 25th anniversaries, respectively).

The band dissolved, leaving behind a cult reputation for mercurial sounds and blistering guitar work that set the stage for subsequent generations of alternative artists. Following a nearly 25-year period of inactivity, the band resurfaced as a duo in 2025—consisting of original members Shane Sahene (vocals, guitar, synth, bass, drums) and Bobby Spell (bass, guitar, drums).

"This is one of my favorite songs on the White EP. These lyrics are related to an increasing sense of apathy in the world - how it feels like even love isn’t enough sometimes and yet, the only fate worse is to let go of it. The feeling that happiness can be delicate and unhappiness can be so determined to take its place," says Shane Sahene.

"This song touches on very early influences and the recording captured some of the most unique guitar tones we've ever used. What's unusual is that, separately, Bobby had been working on a bass line and I had been playing this guitar part. It was serendipitous in how well they went together to form this song"

'Nevver' is a case in point, showcasing the band's legacy of creative experimentation and talent for weaving counter-culture cadences and weightless production with a sense of visceral vulnerability.

Bobby Spell shares, "Nevver was enjoyable for the two of us to compose. I had been playing with this menacing bass line that happened to be a perfect match for a guitar part Shane had been working on. It gave us an opportunity to explore darker tones and indicated the need for a more sparce production. The almost plodding tempo made this song more challenging and fun, imbuing it with a combination of creepy darkness with a dash of humor."

Serving as both a reflection and a resurgence, the 'White EP' ushers in a welcome return, marked by superb production and a renewed creative clarity, bridging three decades of distinct sonic legacy with balanced doses of escapism, dreamlike sounds, drones and feedback. This first of a two new EPs planned this year, their crystalline shimmer, classic song structures and melodic hooks shows their atmospheric sound to be as timeless and relevant as ever.

Expanding their sonic palette, the 'White EP' elevates the distorted melodies, electronic layers, and haunting vocals that defined Lowsunday's earlier work. A bold evolution into more cavernous soundscapes, oscillating between walls of chaotic feedback and fragile, ethereal passages, their resurgence delves into shadowy and vast acoustic realms, shifting from abrasive ripples of distortion to brittle, shoegaze-infused moments of intense longing.

The 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP' is out now digitally everywhere, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, and as a vinyl release, limited to 200 copies. The 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine' reissue and limited edition 7" of 'Static / Besides' can also be found on these platforms.

Clint Higham, John Esposito + Kris Lamb Announce HEY NOW Records

March 17, 2026

Creativity, individuality, small batch and responsive, Clint Higham, John Esposito and Kris Lamb announce the formation of HEY NOW Records, a boutique label devoted to recognizing unique talent and identifying the best path of connecting artists with their fans. HEY NOW Records creates a space that recognizes each artist’s story uniquely and develops specific marketing plans that are designed around each artist’s strengths and viewpoint. Based in Nashville, the vision is to stay lean, react quickly and create new ways of breaking talent in today’s fast-changing music industry.

“We have always believed in finding the best people for what an artist needs,” says Co-Founder Clint Higham, President of Morris Higham Management and CMA Manager of the Year. “That philosophy has seen us super-serve our clients to create more meaningful opportunities and connections. In today’s flooded marketplace, Espo, Kris Lamb and I looked at this moment and saw an opportunity to super-serve a handful of talented developing and established artists by using that same perspective. By being laser-focused on the music, artists and right next moves, we can accelerate the artist development process through targeted and specific execution.”

John Esposito, 15-year veteran Chairman/CEO of Warner Music Nashville concurs. “HEY NOW Records was born out of conversations Clint, Kenny and I had about the increasing lack of focus that artists are getting as rosters increase while staffs shrink. When Kris joined our conversations, I knew we would be lucky to have him at the helm of our operation. I’m thrilled to be in the role of co-founder, advisor, mentor and cheerleader for Kris as he leads the HEY NOW Records operation!”

Joining founders Higham and Esposito as Co-Founder and President is Kris Lamb, a veteran music executive recognized for building high performing teams and helping shape the success of some of the most impactful artists of the modern era. His career spans radio, music publishing and label leadership, including time at The Walt Disney Company’s Lyric Street records and more than a decade in executive leadership at Big Machine Label Group during a period of historic growth. Over the course of his career, he has contributed to more than 80 No. 1 hits and numerous RIAA Gold, Platinum and Diamond certifications, along with GRAMMY, Country Music Association, American Music and Academy of Country Music Awards for artists he has worked alongside.

“Having the chance to create something from the ground up means the options are wide open,” says Lamb, who helms day-to-day operations and drives the overarching vision. “In a world where structure blocks creativity, HEY NOW is a place where whatever we can conceive, we can realize. This is more than a dream; this is a gateway to creating an entirely new form and reality of Artist Development.”

HEY NOW’s flagship artist is Kenny Chesney, the recent Country Music Hall of Fame inductee who became the first solo headliner at Sphere in Las Vegas and a No. 1 New York Times best-seller. The only country artist in Pollstar’s Top Touring Acts of the Millennium and Billboard’s No. 1 Country Artist of the 21st Century and most Billboard Country Airplay No. 1s, the songwriter/superstar made the decision to co-create a place where music was the driver, artists didn’t have to fit into boxes, “and we could have the kind of fun that used to be such a part of our business.”

“In a world of more, more, more, as well as corporate over-reach and rush, Kris will deliver hyper-focused, deep strategy for a select few,” says Esposito of HEY NOW’s approach. “Whether a genre re-defining artist like Kenny or the superstars of tomorrow, this is about breaking the mold and chasing great songs and artists. Having Kris as our president means a competitive and cutting-edge approach that delivers.”

“When Clint, Espo and Kris came to me with the idea of creating our own team, I was curious,” says Chesney, who has always met music on its own terms and put the fan experience ahead of everything. “A label like this can be all-in, lets-make-stuff-happen – and I have always been about making things happen. Creating and exploring what’s possible inspires me, and this is a moment where we can realize ideas in a matter of hours.”

Named for the boat Chesney spent countless hours upon in the Caribbean and memorialized in “Happy On The Hey Now,” the label will feature a focused team spanning promotion, streaming, marketing and A&R, working together to recognize different kinds of musical magic and create a boutique environment where every artist receives specialized focus from the very beginning.

Congratulate Lamb at Kris.Lamb@heynowrecords.com.

About HEY NOW Records
HEY NOW is an independent record label founded by Clint Higham, Kenny Chesney, John Esposito and Kris Lamb. With an artist forward focus, the boutique label stresses individuality, development and creating a bridge between people seeking music that reflects their lives and artists seeking to connect from the inside out. Based in Nashville, HEY NOW deploys a team across all disciplines, including a promotion staff who work from passion and super serve the hand selected roster at radio, a streaming and digital marketing team focused on driving discovery and audience growth across platforms, and A&R executives who operate from their strengths and bring a diverse spectrum of musical influence. www.heynowrecords.com

CHAYCE BECKHAM KICKS OFF “THE OLD FASHIONED TOUR”

March 17, 2026

Chayce Beckham kicked off his “Old Fashioned Tour” this past weekend with shows in Garland, Texas and Miami, Oklahoma. The tour continues with nine more shows around the country. Called “the poster child for impactful and meaningful country music,” (Entertainment Focus), Beckham is also in the studio making the next wave of music. With this latest tour, Beckham continues his reign as “one of the genre’s most exciting rising stars” (Entertainment Focus).

Upcoming tour dates include:

4/9 St. Augustine, FL The St. Augustine Amphitheatre*
4/10 Ft. Lauderdale, FL Rock The Ocean’s Tortuga Music Festival
4/11 Clearwater, FL The BayCare Sound*
4/24 Virginia Beach, VA Beach Events
4/25 Leesburg, VA Tally Ho Theater
5/29 Atlantic City, NJ Music Box at Borgata
7/10 Independence, IA Buchanan County Fair
7/11 Ham Lake, MN Summer Sounds at Willow Tree Winery
7/24 Chillicothe, IL Chillicothe River & Rails Fest
*Supporting Dwight Yoakam

KEEP UP WITH CHAYCE BECKHAM

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

March 17, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

ABOUT ROMAN CANDLE

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

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

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

Roman Candle Are

Piper Ferrari - Vocals

Jonas Vece - Guitar

Alex Dupis - Drums

Sergio Lopez - Bass

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

March 17, 2026

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

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

Speaking about the song, the band comments:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About MELECHESH:

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

Connect With Melechesh:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melecheshofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melechesh_official
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Melechesh
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MelecheshOfficial
Bandcamp: https://melechesh.bandcamp.com
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xT4Y7Qz2nJ6TP2PzefRgS
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/melechesh/2912018
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/11971

FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY RELEASE DEVASTATING NEW TRACK

March 17, 2026

No rest for the wicked. Since the release of their latest full-length, The Nothing That Is, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY has remained in constant motion. Today, the band marks the kickoff of their massive US tour alongside headliners LAMB OF GOD by unleashing a brand-new standalone single: 'The Wretch.'

Driven by relentless galloping riffs and punishing percussion, 'The Wretch' features the band's trademark earth-shattering breakdowns balanced by haunting, melodic layers in the chorus. It’s the definitive soundtrack for their return to the stage.

FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY's Will Putney states, “True to our general nature, "The Wretch" is another relatively pessimistic and grim glimpse into our worldly outlook. In a time where nothing seems to be getting any better at home or abroad, we find there can always be a moment of comfort in the thought of burning it all down. We hope this song is that temporary oasis for you as well. Thank you for listening.”

Stream/purchase 'The Wretch': https://ffaa.bfan.link/the-wretch

WATCH: 'THE WRETCH' Video Visualizer Below:

FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY has confirmed the following North American tour dates. The trek includes a major run supporting Lamb Of God, alongside Kublai Khan TX and Sanguisugabogg, as well as several headlining performances:

03.17 US National Harbor, MD @ MGM National Harbor
03.18 US Syracuse, NY @ The Song & Dance*
03.19 CAN Montreal, QC @ Bell Centre
03.20 CAN Toronto, ON @ Great Canadian Theatre
03.21 US Lakewood, OH @ Mahalls*
03.22 US Detroit, MI @ The Fox
03.24 US Minneapolis, MN @ Armory
03.25 US Chicago, IL @ Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom
03.27 US Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
03.28 US Salt Lake City, UT @ Union Event Center
03.30 US Portland, OR @ Theater Of The Clouds
03.31 US Seattle, WA @ Wamu
04.01 CAN Vancouver, BC @ PNE Forum
04.03 US San Francisco, CA @ The Masonic
04.04 US Inglewood, CA @ YouTube Ttheater
04.05 US Phoenix, AZ @ Arizona Financial Theatre
04.07 US Albuquerque, NM @ Revel
04.10 US Austin, TX @ Moody Amphitheatre
04.11 US Irving, TX @ Toyota Music Factory
04.12 US Houston, TX @ 713 Music Hall
04.14 US Nashville, TN @ Municipal
04.15 US Atlanta, GA @ Coca-Cola Roxy
04.16 US Raleigh, NC @ Red Hat
04.18 US Reading, PA @ Santander
04.19 US Virginia Beach, VA @ The Dome
04.21 US Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo Riverworks
04.22 US Pittsburgh, PA @ Spirit*
04.23 US Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
04.25 US Uncasville, CT @ Mohegan Sun Arena
04.26 US Boston, MA @ MGM Fenway
* - Headlining dates

Worldwide Dates
MAY 20 PR San Juan @ Coliseo de Puerto Rico José Miguel Agrelot
JUL. 27-28 RO Brașov @ Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2026
JUL 31 DE Wacken @ Wacken Open Air 2026
AUG 02 DE Rostock @ Mau Club
AUG 03 DE Leipzig @ Haus Auensee
AUG 04 DE Berlin @ Metropol
AUG 05-08 CZ Jaroměř @ Brutal Assault 2026
AUG 05 PL Warsaw @ Progresja
AUG 07-09 FR Cercoux @ Festival 666- 2026
AUG 08-09 BE Kortrijk @ 2026 Alcatraz Festival 2026
AUG 11 DK Frederiksberg @ KB Hallen
AUG 12-15 DE Wittelshofen @ Summer Breeze Open Air 2026
AUG 12 DE Wiesbaden @Schlachthof Wiesbaden
AUG 13-15 DE Sulingen @ 2026 Reload Festival 2026
AUG 16 FR Carhaix-plouguer @ Motocultor Festival 2026

For tickets, VIP packages, and full tour dates, visit: www.fitforanautopsy.co

FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY released their seventh studio album The Nothing That Is which featured the singles 'Hostage', 'Savior Of None / Ashes Of All', 'Lower Purpose', and 'Red Horizon'. Stream/purchase The Nothing That Is at https://ffaa.bfan.link/the-nothing-that-is

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FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY’s acclaimed 2022 album On What the Future Holds was the band’s highest-charting release to date, becoming the first of their six full-lengths to reach the Top 25 of the Billboard 200. But while some musicians would take such an achievement as a cue to duplicate whatever worked last time, or maybe even tailor their sound to boost its commercial appeal, the band—vocalist Joe Badolato, guitarists Will Putney, Patrick Sheridan, and Tim Howley, bassist Peter Spinazola, and drummer Josean Orta—simply continued to evolve along their own path. The Nothing That Is, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY’s seventh and latest album (and third for Nuclear Blast), bears no sign whatsoever of commercial concession or rehashed past glories. Instead, the ten-song album finds the band exploring moodier textures and deeper emotions that add new power and dynamics to their already brutal and complex music, while also completely tuning out the ambient noise of passing musical trends and the expectations of the outside world. Produced by Putney at his Graphic Nature Audio studio in Kinnelon, New Jersey, The Nothing That Is is an album filled with anger, frustration, and crushing despair. Songs like "Hostage", "Red Horizon", "Lower Purpose", and the pummeling title track grapple with the horrors that the human race has unnecessarily inflicted upon the world, while the epic, introspective closer "The Silver Sun" reflects bitterly upon our uncertain future. Built to be listened to in its entirety in a single sitting, The Nothing That Is flows like the gripping soundtrack to a documentary film of our increasingly dystopian existence. A ringing wake-up call for humanity and a thoroughly intense listening experience, The Nothing That Is brims with both aggression and melody, it's bracing music is delivered with the confidence of a band that has honed its skills and forged its sense of purpose through fifteen-plus years of all-out live shows. Sufficiently secure of their place in the metal firmament to let their music go wherever feels right for a particular song, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY have delivered what may well be the greatest album of their career.

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

March 17, 2026

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

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

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

Watch the music video for “Techno Fascist” below:

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

Pre-order & Pre-save

https://orcd.co/onlyhumanplannedobsolescence

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

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

Recording, Mixing and Mastering Studio
Only Human Studio

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

Cover Art
Guillaume Blanjean

Pre-order & Pre-save

https://orcd.co/onlyhumanplannedobsolescence

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

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

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

March 17, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Band Line-Up:

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

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

JOHNNY DEE – Drums, percussion, backing vocals

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

GED RYLANDS – Keyboards, percussion, backing vocals

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www.youtube.com/@TykettoOfficial

MICROFORUM EMERGES AS ONE OF THE TOP RECORD PRESSING PLANTS ON THE MUSIC SCENE

March 17, 2026

For over 25 years, Toronto-based Microforum Vinyl Record Pressing has been at the forefront of the vinyl resurgence, establishing itself as one of North America’s most comprehensive and technologically advanced record pressing facilities. Known for its exceptional quality control and industry-leading turnaround times, Microforum offers artists, labels, and brands a true one-stop production solution.

From 7”, 10”, and 12” vinyl in 140g and 180g weights to specialty 3” records and picture discs, Microforum delivers precision manufacturing in their state-of-the-art production facility based in Toronto, Canada.

What truly sets Microforum apart is its fully integrated, in-house production model. The company handles every stage of vinyl manufacturing under one roof, including lacquer cutting, electroplating, pressing, printing and assembly—an uncommon capability that provides unmatched quality assurance and production efficiency.

Beyond vinyl pressing, Microforum offers:

Limited edition color variants and specialty effects (Marbling, Splatter, Color-in-Color, Hand-Pours, Haze effects, and more)
Variable data printing for unique numbering and custom notation
Premium packaging solutions including tip-on jackets, foil stamping, embossing, and luxury bespoke box sets
Complete optical media services including CD, DVD, and Blu-ray manufacturing
Custom print production including sleeves, posters, booklets, and specialty packaging

The company recently expanded its production facility, increasing capacity and adding even more specialty offerings with a recent investment of over $2 Million in luxury bespoke packaging capabilities to meet growing demand from artists and labels worldwide.

A Proud Partner of Record Store Day Canada

Microforum has been a proud sponsor of Record Store Day Canada since 2018 and has produced releases for numerous Canadian Ambassadors, including Triumph, The Tragically Hip, Our Lady Peace, and Big Wreck.

Most recently, Microforum pressed The Singles by Honeymoon Suite, the 2026 Canadian Ambassadors for Record Store Day Canada. Issued on limited edition translucent red vinyl and available exclusively at independent record stores across Canada, the release showcases some of the most iconic songs in Canadian rock history.

“Pressing The Singles for the Record Store Day Canada 2026 Canadian Ambassadors Honeymoon Suite is incredibly meaningful to us,” says Noble Musa of Microforum. “Seeing this record in stores nationwide and giving fans the opportunity to experience these timeless hits in analog format is exactly why we do what we do.”

Hot Off the Press for Record Store Day 2026 - Honeymoon Suite - The Singles check it out here: https://recordstoredaycanada.ca/honeymoon-suite-2026-rsdc-pressing/

Honeymoon Suite’s lead guitarist and songwriter, Derry Grehan, adds:
“To me, vinyl isn’t just a format — it’s how I fell in love with music. There’s a magic to holding the jacket, reading the liner notes, and dropping the needle that simply can’t be replicated. Championing independent record stores as Record Store Day Canada Ambassadors is a tremendous honor for our band.”

As vinyl demand continues to grow globally, Microforum remains committed to delivering premium craftsmanship, innovative production techniques, and reliable turnaround times—helping artists bring their music to life in its most timeless format.

For more information, visit:
https://www.microforumvinyl.com/

Samael Release New Single + Video "Hidden Empire"

March 17, 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pre-Order the limited 12 Inch Vinyl NOW.

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

Gurbo & Co. Live (2025) Recorded at Cafe Wha?, New York City out Now

March 17, 2026

A raw, bluesy, foot-stomping live album captured within the legendary walls that once absorbed the energy of Bob Dylan, The Velvet Underground, Janis Joplin, and Jimi Hendrix. Victor V. Gurbo and his band channel that timeless 60s spirit with an approach that can only exist today — resulting in something truly special, both anthropological and deeply alive.

Victor V. Gurbo’s new release, Gurbo & Co. Live 2025, has been a long time coming. Ever since he began playing his music on the streets of New York, Gurbo has dreamed of performing at the historic venues where his idols first made their mark. In January 1961, a 19-year-old Bob Dylan began performing at the now-legendary Cafe Wha?. In November of 2025, Victor brought his electric band to the same stage. It’s undeniable that Gurbo & Co. have tapped into something special here — channeling the energy of the ’60s with an approach that could only exist today. In an anthropological sense, this is a remarkable and deeply considered live document.

Victor V. Gurbo is a folk-rock and roots songwriter, artist, and guitar maker. A homebred Brooklynite and self-described musical anthropologist, he seems to exist outside of time. In speaking and listening to his songs, one could easily place him in the 1960s, while— to quote John Schaefer of NPR’s Soundcheck—“evoking sounds we probably heard in New York City from the late ’20s, early ’30s.” Yet there is something unmistakably contemporary about his presence. Influenced by country and blues pioneers such as Robert Johnson, Howlin’ Wolf, and Hank Williams, as well as songwriting titans like Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, John Prine, and Leonard Cohen, Gurbo carries that lineage forward in a voice distinctly his own.

He has performed at some of New York’s most respected venues — Carnegie Hall, the Brooklyn Academy of Music, NPR’s Greene Space, the Highline Ballroom, and City Winery, among others. His music has been featured in numerous media outlets, including Top 5 Press Radio, The Big Takeover magazine, and NPR.

Canada's Rock Trio DANKO JONES Announce Latin America Tour Dates For May 2026

March 16, 2026

Hard-hitting rock act DANKO JONES are preparing to take their high-octane rock 'n' roll to venues across Latin America this May. This tour announcement follows the release of their critically-acclaimed, twelfth studio album Leo Rising. Canada's DANKO JONES will unleash their electrifying sound with setlists including songs from the new record. The band's uplifting and energizing live shows are not to be missed.

DANKO JONES comments on the forthcoming tour: "Even when we were on tour in Latin America last year, I was already itching to come back. Now that it’s official and we are coming back my 2026 year has been made! We can’t wait to play for everyone in Latin America. Let’s rock together!!!"

Latin America Tour Dates 2026:
21 May - São Paulo, Brazil - Fabrique Club
23 May - Buenos Aires, Argentina - Uniclub
24 May - Santiago, Chile - Club Ambar
27 May - Bogota, Colombia - Ace of spades club
29 May - Mexico City, Mexico - Foro Bizarro

Purchase tickets HERE!

Produced to perfection by longtime collaborator Eric Ratz, the trio's new studio offering Leo Rising is a masterclass in sweat-soaked, no-nonsense rock. Packed with razor-sharp riffs, thunderous rhythms, and infectious hooks, the album reaffirms that DANKO JONES are keeping rock alive by doing it better than anyone else.

John Calabrese laid down bass tracks from Finland, Rich Knox flew to Toronto to record drums, and Danko worked with producer Eric Ratz in the same city to capture vocals and guitars. Despite recording separately once again, the band’s chemistry is unmistakable. The result is pure DANKO JONES: tight, loud, and built for the stage.

Stream / Order Leo Rising now at: https://dankojones.rpm.link/leorisingPR

Watch "I Love It Louder" here: https://youtu.be/lK1ya5dZzLc

DANKO JONES are:
Danko Jones | vocals, guitars
John Calabrese | bass
Rich Knox | drums

HELLOWEEN To Embark On 40th Anniversary North American Tour 2026

March 16, 2026

Celebrating 40 years of HELLOWEEN, the legendary German metal act is preparing to bring its epic show to the venues across North America. Joined by special guests BEAST IN BLACK, 2026 sees the long awaited return of the pioneers of melodic speed metal with their high-octane, unforgettable stage performances. The tour through the United States and Canada marks the second leg of the anniversary world tour after the band's triumphant success in Europe, selling out the continent's prime arenas.

The Pumpkinheads will celebrate the four decades of metal mastery with an ultimate set list packed with classic hits, songs from the new album Giants & Monsters and some legit surprises.

North American Tour 2026 Dates:
04/07/26 - Dallas, TX - The Bomb Factory
04/08/26 - San Antonio, TX - Aztec Theatre
04/10/26 - Atlanta, GA - Tabernacle
04/12/26 - Orlando, FL - House of Blues
04/14/26 - Silver Spring, MD - The Fillmore
04/15/26 - Boston, MA - Citizens House of Blues
04/17/26 - New York, NY - Palladium Times Square
04/18/26 - Montreal, QC - L'Olympia
04/19/26 - Toronto, ON - Queen Elizabeth Theatre
04/21/26 - Milwaukee, WI - The Rave
04/23/26 - Denver, CO - Paramount Theatre
04/25/26 - Salt Lake City, UT - The Depot
04/28/26 - Seattle, WA - Paramount Theatre
04/30/26 - San Francisco, CA - The Warfield
05/01/26 - Inglewood, CA - YouTube Theater
05/02/26 - Las Vegas, NV - House of Blues

Purchase tickets here: https://www.helloween.org/#live

HELLOWEEN's tour follows the release of the impressive, captivating, and critically acclaimed 2025 full-length album Giants & Monsters, released via Reigning Phoenix Music.

Order/stream the album here: https://helloween.rpm.link/giantsmonstersPR

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

March 16, 2026

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

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

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

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

Watch the video below:

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

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

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

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

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

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

With 35 years of history, countless tours, and a legacy that helped shape European gothic, death and industrial metal, Greatest Hits stands as both a celebration of CREMATORY’s past and a powerful reminder that the band remains as vital as ever!

CREMATORY is:
Felix Stass - Vocals
Rolf Munkes - Guitar
Oliver Revilo - Bass
Katrin Jüllich - Keyboards, Samples
Markus Jüllich - Drums, Programming

Visit CREMATORY online:
Website | https://www.crematory.de
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/crematory.de
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/crematory.de
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@crematory-de

Visit ROAR online:
Homepage: https://www.roar-records.de
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rpmroar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rpm_roar/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rpm_roar
X: https://x.com/rpmroar
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ReigningPhoenixMusicOfficial
Spotify

Eihwar Announce First U.S. Tour

March 16, 2026

Since breaking the Internet two years ago, Eihwar have quickly grown into a real live force. The fantasy Viking duo have entranced sold-out crowds across Europe, at major festivals like Wacken Open Air, Hellfest and Midgardsblot, and during dates supporting The Hu. This year, pagan superheroes Asrunn and Mark are drawing hordes of fans deeper into their Viking War Trance with their hotly-received new album. Hugrheim sets Viking dance floors ablaze with shamanic drums, magical chants and powerful electro beats.

As Hugrheim continues to pound across the international music landscape from dusk to dawn, today, Eihwar are thrilled to announce their first-ever U.S. tour. This fall’s Nordic Ritual Nights tour brings warriors of the dance floor in 17 U.S. cities from coast to coast a chance to raise their drinking horns high and shake what the gods have given them. The setlist for this tour includes new singles“Nauðiz”, “Freyja's Calling”, “Heill Óðinn” and “Hugrheim”, which have combined for more than two million plays on YouTube and Spotify.

“We’re honored to bring the songs of Hugrheim to the United States”, Eihwar says. “On stage, we open a path toward Hugrheim, the hidden tenth world of Yggdrasil, where ritual drums, chants and electronic pulses call the warriors of the North to gather. Expect a night somewhere between a ritual and a slightly unhinged dancefloor. If a Viking Shakira appears next to Fjordcore’s version of Darth Vader… do not worry. That simply means the gates of Hugrheim are open”.

Get tickets for Eihwar’s 2026 U.S. Nordic Ritual Nights Tour at https://www.eihwar.com/

Pre-sale starts this Thursday, March 19 at 10 am local time.

General ticket sale starts Friday, March 20 at 10 am local time

Eihwar 2026 U.S. Nordic Ritual Nights Tour

August 28 - New York, NY @ Music Hall of Williamsburg [TICKETS]

August 29 - Boston, MA @ The Sinclair [TICKETS]

August 30 - Washington, DC @ The Recher [TICKETS]

September 1 - Charlotte, NC @ Amos’ Southend [TICKETS]

September 2 - Athens, GA @ Georgia Theatre [TICKETS]

September 4 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall [TICKETS]

September 5 - Dallas, TX @ The Studio at The Bomb Factory [TICKETS]

September 7 - Phoenix, AZ @ The Marquee [TICKETS]

September 8 - Los Angeles, CA @ El Rey Theatre [TICKETS]

September 9 - San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall [TICKETS]

September 11 - Portland, OR @ Wonder Ballroom [TICKETS]

September 12 - Seattle, WA @ Neumos [TICKETS]

September 14 - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex [TICKETS]

September 16 - Denver, CO @ Bluebird Theater [TICKETS]

September 18 - St. Louis, MO @ The Hawthorn [TICKETS]

September 19 - Columbus, OH @ A&R Bar [TICKETS]

September 20 - Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts [TICKETS]

Hugrheim is out now on Season of Mist.

Order & Stream

https://orcd.co/eihwarhugrheimalbum

Get ready for the wild electro Nordic folk of EIHWAR! These "Enfants Terribles" aren’t here for solemn atmospheres—their fierce and festive fantasy is made for raging Viking dancefloors. Backed by Season of Mist (home to Heilung and Danheim), Eihwar burst onto YouTube in 2023 and hasn’t slowed down since. With millions of views and festival appearances at Hellfest, Wacken Open Air, and Midgardsblot at the Midgard Viking Center in Norway, they bring a new wave of pagan power shaking across Europe.

This second album from Eihwar describes the world from which these two pagan superheroes originate. It is "Hugrheim," the 10th hidden world of Yggdrasil in Eihwar's fantasy mythology. The two musicians explain:

“Over the past few years, our souls have gradually taken over the bodies of two human musicians. Through incarnation, we lost much of our memories. All that remains are images, emotions, and fragments from our previous existence, mixed in with the thoughts and memories of our human hosts. In this new song, we evoke the memories that gradually come back to us: memories of Hugrheim, the tenth world of Yggdrasil, hidden and unknown to men. This world is shaped by the Hugr, the spirit. In this realm dwell the invisible forces of the soul and consciousness. When our vessels perish here and our incarnation ends, we will return to Hugrheim. Still, we hope to remain here as long as possible this time, because nowadays the beer is fucking good, the rockstar life is pretty damn cool, and dental anesthesia actually exists.”

— Mark & Asrunn

Line-up:
Asrunn — Vocals, Shamanic Drums
Mark — Vocals, War Drums, Lute, Folk Guitar, Tagelharpa, Percussion & Programming

Production Credits:
Mark & Asrunn of Eihwar — All Production, Mixing & Mastering at Eihwar Studio.

Artwork & Photography:
© Eihwar

Follow Eihwar:
Website: https://www.eihwar.com/
Bandcamp: https://eihwar.bandcamp.com/
BandsInTown: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/15564238-eihwar
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@eihwar
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eihwar.music/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eihwar
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eihwar.music
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/eihwar/1700795908
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2VFxoCJQPfQauZujESPjQK
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/224131655
Tidal: https://tidal.com/artist/41105436
Discord Invite: https://www.eihwar.com/

Evil Island Sign to Blowed Out Records & Announce Release Date For Debut Single "Tiger Baby"

March 16, 2026

Evil Island have announced their signing to Blowed Out Records today along with the news that their debut single, "Tiger Baby," will be officially released on DSPs with a full music video on April 15th and also as a limited edition 7” vinyl pressing of 300 copies, all hand signed by the band, that will feature a second single only available physically for now. Pre-orders for the “Tiger Baby” 7” vinyl are available now from evilisland.lnk.to/tigerbaby Fans can check out a 15s teaser clip of "Tiger Baby" below.

Evil Island brings together Johnny Whitney (vocals), Cody Votolato (guitar/vocals), and Mark Gajadhar (drums) of Seattle post-hardcore band The Blood Brothers alongside bassist Autry Fulbright of OFF! and ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead. Four musicians converging around new material, recorded with producer Ross Robinson over five months to create an album that surpassed all their expectations.

Providing further context on how the project came together, Cody Votolato shares

"Ross Robinson came to my surprise birthday party last May 2025. I mentioned Evil Island and he instantly said 'Fuck yes, let's make a record.' By October we were in the studio and signed to Blowed Out Records. Now on April 15th, 2026 we are releasing our first single Tiger Baby with a limited press of 300 copies on 7". It will include our second single that you can only hear early on the 7" at first. We are super proud of it and it's now available for preorder!"

That Robinson - the producer behind Korn's debut, Slipknot's Iowa, At The Drive-In's Relationship of Command, and The Blood Brothers' own Burn Piano Island, Burn - heard two demos at a birthday party and cleared five months of his calendar says everything that needs to be said about what Evil Island brought into that room.

Adding further context to the Evil Island origin story, Ross Robinson shares

"This is a record I've wanted to make for way too long, ever since signing and producing The Blood Brothers 'Burn Piano Island, Burn' .. I feel Evil Island is the coolest fucking band on earth and dare anyone to step up to the unleashing fire these guys throw down- they're the king of kings .. I can't believe we got to make this thing, it's an artistic/emotionally violent dream come true for me!"

“Tiger Baby” is just the beginning. More coming from Evil Island very soon.

About Evil Island

Evil Island is Johnny Whitney (vocals), Cody Votolato (guitar/vocals), and Mark Gajadhar (drums) - three fifths of Seattle post-hardcore band The Blood Brothers - alongside bassist Autry Fulbright, a veteran of OFF! and ...And You Will Know Us by the Trail of Dead.

Their debut single "Tiger Baby" is the first taste of five months in the studio with legendary producer Ross Robinson. What came out of that room is funky, catchy, chaotic, and completely unhinged in the best possible way. It sounds like nothing these four people have made before but also like it could only be made by them.

Pre-orders for "Tiger Baby" are available now on limited edition 7-inch vinyl, pressed to 300 copies, each hand signed by the band with an exclusive B-side that will only be available on the 7 inch, at least for now. The single and music video arrive on streaming platforms April 15th via Blowed Out Records.

Stoned Jesus Release New Video for “See You on The Road”

March 16, 2026

After 17 years of trailblazing, Stoned Jesus are still reaching new creative peaks. Last year, the heavy progressive rockers embarked on an expansive three-album journey that will take them from the sun to the moon and back. Songs to Sun, the trilogy’s mind-melting opener, was named one of the best albums of 2025 by Doom Charts, Rock Hard, The Obelisk, Weedian, Metal Lair and other publications. While the second album is fast approaching on the horizon, the trio are now firing up the engine with their latest road-burning anthem ahead of a co-headlining European tour with Wheel.

Today, Stoned Jesus are releasing a new video for “See You On The Road”. While the song reflects the wear and tear of life on tour, the accompanying footage from the band’s recent treks across Australia and South America is the perfect place for the song’s headbanging riffs and shout-along chorus.

“‘See You On The Road’ is a hymn to playing shows’”, frontman Igor Sydorenko says. While the song’s title is common parlance among touring musicians, Stoned Jesus are still guided by a burning need for innovation. “The jumpy main riff is as Soundgarden as it gets, while the closing chants are perfect for stoking a huge crowd”.

Watch the music video for “See You On The Road” below:

Songs to Sun is out now on Season of Mist.

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The video for “See You On The Road” was created by Marco Menestrina.

See Stoned Jesus on the road during their upcoming European co-headline tour with Wheel.

Stoned Jesus Spring Equinox Tour 2026

with co-headliner Wheel

March 24 - Krakow, Poland @ Hype Park [TICKETS]

March 25 - Warsaw, Poland @ Hydrozadadka [TICKETS]

March 27 - Berlin, Germany @Columbia Theater [TICKETS]

March 28 - Dresden, Germany @ Beatpol [TICKETS]

March 29 - Copenhagen, Denmark @ Pumpehuset [TICKETS]

March 31 - Hamburg, Germany @ Markthalle [TICKETS]

April 1 - Brussels, Belgium @ Botanique [TICKETS]

April 2 - Eindhoven, Netherlands @ Effenaar [TICKETS]

April 4 - Haarlem, Netherlands @ Patronaat [TICKETS]

April 5 - Cologne, Germany @ Stollwerck [TICKETS]

April 6 - Paris, France @ La Maroqunerie [TICKETS]

April 7 - Pasu, France @ L’Ampli [TICKETS]

April 8 - Madrid, Spain @ Nazca [TICKETS]

April 9 - Barcelona, Spain @ Razzmatazz 2 [TICKETS]

April 10 - Toulouse, France @ Interference [TICKETS]

April 11 - Nantes, France @ Le Ferraleur [TICKETS]

April 12 - Cognac, France @ Les Abbotoirs [TICKETS]

April 14 - Munich, Germany @ Technikum [TICKETS]

April 15 - Milano, Italy @ Bloom [TICKETS]

April 16 - Karlsruhe, Germany @ Substage [TICKETS]

April 17 - Luzern, Switzerland @ Sedel [TICKETS]

April 18 - Bologna, Italy @ Alchemica [TICKETS]

April 19 - Vienna, Austria @ Simm City [TICKETS]

Songs to Sun is the first album in a forthcoming trilogy that once complete, will stand as the pinnacle of what's been a decades-long trip for Stoned Jesus. While picking up where Father Light left off, Sydorenko and his new mates still nod to Seven Thunders Roar and The Harvest along the way. But by merging metal's fiery intensity with mind-melting grooves, vintage prog and their catchiest choruses yet, they bring the many distinct phases of Stoned Jesus to a bright, burning head.

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

Production Credits:
Produced by Igor Sydorenko
Recorded by Ignancy Gruzecki
Mixed and Mastered by Karl Daniel Lidén at Studio Tri-Lamb, Sweden
All music and lyrics written by Igor Sydorenko

Recording Studio:
Monochrom Studio in Poland

Cover Art:
Vadym "Karaska" Karasiov

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zoltan@doomstarbookings.com

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