DISTANT Start A New Era W/ "Desolation" Video

Just a few days prior to starting another brutal touring cycle, Dutch/Slovakian down-tempo/deathcore band DISTANT are releasing a new song and video for "Desolation" (Edit + Camera: Bart Sperling) that comes with a trigger warning — viewer discretion is advised.

Watch the video Below.

The band comments, "'Desolation' marks the most aggressive and intense chapter of our sound to date. After months of reinventing our songwriting approach, we built a brand-new digital guitar amp from the ground up and handled the entire mix and master ourselves to push our sound to the limit. The result is raw, heavy, and uncompromising, a perfect vessel for lyrics that channel our rage against the corruption, greed, and systemic misconduct poisoning this world. It's pure passion and aggression, captured in its most unfiltered form."

DISTANT are touring through the end of the year. All dates are below.

DISTANT HEADLINE:
11/2 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Underground
11/3 —  El Paso, TX — The Rockhouse Bar & Grill
11/5 — San Diego, CA — Soda Bar
11/24 — Kingston, ON — The Mansion
12/8 — Lubbock, TX — Jake's Sports Cafe and Backroom
12/10—  Baton Rouge, LA — Chelsea’s Live
12/11 — Pensacola, FL — The Handlebar

EVISCERATOUR W/INGESTED, OV SULFUR, CELL, + CRUCIFIXION:
11/6 — Fresno, CA — Full Circle Brewing Co.
11/7 — Roseville, CA — Goldfield Trading Post Roseville
11/8 — Portland, OR — Dante's
11/9 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
11/11 — Vancouver, BC — Rickshaw Theatre
11/12 — Kelowna, BC — District
11/13 — Calgary, AB — Dickens Pub
11/14 — Edmonton, AB — The Starlite Room
11/15 — Saskatoon, SK — Black Cat Tavern
11/16 — Winnipeg, MB — The Park Theatre
11/18 — Minneapolis, MN — Skyway Theatre
11/19 — Cudahy, WI — X-Ray Arcade
11/20 — Grand Rapids, MI — The Intersection
11/21 — Kitchener, ON — The Hub
11/22 — Ottawa, ON — Club Minou
11/23 — Québec, QC — La Source de la Martinière
11/25 — Columbus, OH — The KING of CLUBS
11/26 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground
11/28 — Indianapolis, IN — Black Circle Brewing Co.
11/29 — Nashville, TN — The End
11/30 —  St. Louis, MO — Red Flag
12/2 — Wichita, KS — WAVE
12/3 — Oklahoma City, OK — Beer City Music Hall
12/4 — Albuquerque, NM — Launchpad
12/5 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theater
12/6 — Pomona, CA — The Glass House

Rotten Sound Countdown to 'Mass Extinction'

Take cover, metalheads. After outrunning the apocalypse on their last long-player, Rotten Sound are back with another destructive burst of politically-charged grindcore. On their upcoming 11th EP, the underground veterans' worldview is more dire than ever. But Mass Extinction lays waste to all that's plaguing our society. The album's lead single, "Brave New World", pushes for unity over division behind a barrage of blast beats and relentless groove.  

"This is one of the most aggressive songs on our new EP", says Rotten Sound. "'Brave New World' is about how misinformation, polarization, conspiracy theories and censorship has lead people into a state of distrust. Our strong sense of community has been replaced by skepticism and fear. The fight for coherent and reliable information is now a constant struggle".

Watch the hellish video for "Brave New World" Below.

Mass Extinction comes out December 12 on Season of Mist.

Pre-order

https://orcd.co/rottensoundmassextinction


Pre-save on Spotify
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Few extreme metal bands have enjoyed the shelf life of Rotten Sound. The Finnish exports longevity is practically unheard of for grindcore. The band's core lineup of guitarist Mika Aalto, vocalist Keijo Niinimaa and drummer Sami Latva have been banging heads since 2004. Their high-speed blend of classic D-beat punk and Swedish death metal has only sharpened with each successive stab in the studio. "Brave New World" shatters your speakers like the perfectly-timed throw of a Molotov cocktail.   

All eight songs on Mass Extinction were spliced from the same radioactive Petri dish that birthed Apocalypse. But Rotting Sound's whopping 11th EP is no half-life mutation. In just under 10 minutes, the band chew through a festering host of societal ills. Ushered in by an opening address from none other than Jim Jones, "Brave New World" warns against following party lines sown by divisive leaders. "Trust no one", Niinimaa screams over rapid-fire blasts and bludgeoning riffs that send the opposition ducking for cover.     

The video for "Brave New World" was created by Shaumbra ArtVisuals.

Rotten Sound are ushering in Mass Extinction with a tour of South America alongside their Season of Mist labelmates DVRK and Brazil's very own Crypta.

Next year, the band will return to the grind with a fresh set of European headline dates in support of their new EP. Following this blistering ride with Repulsive Feast and Teething, Rotten Sound will return to the U.S. for a special set at Maryland Death Fest celbrating their classic albums Murderworks and Exit.      

Rotten Sound South America Tour 2025
November 13 - Campinas, Brazil @ TAG* [TICKETS]
November 14 - Santos, Brazil @ Cadillac Music* [TICKETS]
November 15 - Rio De Janeiro, Brazil @ Garage Grindhouse* [TICKETS]
November 16 - São Paulo, Brazil @ Burning House* [TICKETS]
November 19 - Montevideo, Uruguay @ Live Era** [TICKETS]
November 20 - Córdoba, Argentina @ Sala Formosa** [TICKETS]
November 21 - Buenos Aires, Argentina @ Uniclub** [TICKETS]
November 22 - Santiago, Chile @ RBX Clube** [TICKETS]
*with Baixo Calao
*with Crypta & DVRK

Rotten Sound North American Dates 2026
May 23 - Baltimore, Maryland @ Maryland Death Fest

more dates coming soon...

Rotten Sound know how to get their message across. In just under 10 minutes, Mass Extinction chews through toxic consumerism, labor exploitation and other plagues on society. Lead single “Brave New World” pushes for unity over divisive politicking behind a barrage of blast beats. But while our leaders certainly need to clean up their act, there’s nothing stale about this band’s filthy brand of grindcore. Even the slightly optimistic “Idealist” gives way to a downright hostile groove upon Niinimaa’s screaming command.   

“Wake up!” With so much atomic force, it’s impossible not to heed Rotten Sound’s warning on Mass Extinction.


Recording lineup
Keijo Niinimaa - Vocals
Mika Aalto - Guitars
Sami Latva - Drums
Matti Raappana - Bass, Backing vocals

All music written by Mika Aalto

All lyrics written by Keijo Niinimaa

Producer
Rotten Sound

Recording & Sound Engineer
Janne Saksa

Recording Studio
Sound Supreme for drums and vocals, Nordic Audio Labs for guitar and bass

Mixing
Jesse Gander at Rain City Studios

Mastering
Brad Boatright at Audio Siege

Cover art
Error Design

Photos
Mika Aalto

Pre-order & Pre-save
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Available formats

Digital Download
CD Digipack
12" Vinyl (Black with B-side etching)
12" Colored Vinyl (Dark Green with B-side etching)
12" Colored Vinyl (Half Copper, Half Black with B-site etching)

Follow Rotten Sound
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http://rottensound.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/RottenSoundOfficial
https://www.instagram.com/rottensoundgrind/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/4aglyvdJ7ApTfDC6aQ2LFf

Rogue Announce Papercut Recordings Signing + Drop New Track "Dominion" and Official Music Video

Hailing from New Orleans, Louisiana, progressive metalcore outfit Rogue have released their new track and music video "Dominion", via their new label home, Papercut Recordings. The dark, industrial-laced single speaks to the strong influence that various types of addiction can have over one's life. When asked about the song and signing, the band shared:

"‘Dominion’ is a song about the grip that different forms of addiction and temptations in life can have over us. While drugs are the most usual form of addiction, we kept the lyrics more open to interpretation so that it can apply to most vices whether that be sex, money, power, food, etc. We adamantly stand united with all of those who suffer from these afflictions, and want them to know they are not alone. We have been there ourselves in different forms, and we urge anyone struggling to reach out and take advantage of different resources whether that is calling the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP, dialing ‘988’ for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or texting TALK to 741741 to receive resources for what you may be going through.

We are so excited to finally put ‘Dominion’ out into the world. We know our fans have been waiting patiently, and we’re happy to have found a home with Papercut Recordings to finally help some new music see the light of day. ‘Dominion’ is the perfect hybrid song that takes all of our favorite parts of the old Rogue sound, and infuses the past 5 years of new influences that have inspired us. Thanks for being here with us in this new chapter, and we look forward to sharing more next year that delves further into these new sounds."

Stream "Dominion" at the link here, and watch the official music video below.

“dominion” - supreme authority; absolute ownership; possession of ability to wield force or influence

Four years removed from their last record ‘Phantom', Rogue returns with new single "Dominion" with a new message in tow. While loyal listeners of the band have grown to expect the scrutinization of political structures and metaphysical realities from vocalist Jansen Nunezatop pummeling riffs from guitarist Jeffrey Fisher, the progressive metalcore act have shifted into unchartered territory with "Dominion" to reflect on something different: themselves.

Following the introspective and somber tone on ‘Phantom’, the trilogy the band had crafted across their first three records was now complete. But all the time spent looking inward during a global pandemic took its toll, and the band decided to take a break until they felt a new message needed to be shared. Enter ‘Club Gore’ in January 2025, which introduced fans to the first change in direction with talks of hopelessness, apathy, and the human condition that can only be described as yearning to feel something among all the chaos of the world. Now with "Dominion", fans can get a deeper understanding of this darker path with the tackling of temptation and addiction.

Never ones to abandon the sound referred to as “face-shattering” and “hard-hitting” by The Noise, darker industrial elements and ambient soundscapes are further explored this time around, with more influence from film scores on display than ever before. These new sounds and inspirations stemmed from a disdain towards stoicism and complacency- both in the band’s musical and personal lives. With humble beginnings in rural Louisiana cities and eight years having passed since the debut single "Meta", Rogue acknowledges and embraces their roots, but refuses to remain trapped in motion, never doing the same thing twice. "Dominion" is evidence of this, and this display of vulnerability will only be further explored in the next chapter to come.

Rogue Is:

Jeffrey Fisher - Guitar

Jansen Nunez - Vocals

Thomas Scheltema - Drums

Gentry Lynn - Bass

SOULFLY | RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'NO PAIN = NO POWER' + CHAMA OUT NOW!

Arizona extreme metal trailblazers SOULFLY deliver their tribally fueled thirteenth album CHAMA via Nuclear Blast Records. Once again, a remarkable testament to the Brazilian songwriter’s natural affinity for slamming yet rhythmic riffs that defined his signature sound to listeners around the world. A true return to the spiritual upbringing of SOULFLY that somehow bears a modern-day edge and vitality. Something that could only be attained by a true master of the craft, and Max has stunned us all again.

Heavy and utterly relentless, 'No Pain = No Power' is SOULFLY's unbreakable war cry. This punishing track captures the band in full battle mode—raw and driving—with guest firepower from Gabriel Franco (Unto Others), Ben Cook (No Warning), and the crushing guitar of Dino Cazares (Fear Factory). It's a defiant anthem: strength forged through struggle.  Watch the music video directed by Zyon Cavalera and edited by Cody Longhere, Below.

Max Cavalera states, "To me this is the ultimate guest song and video. Nikolas Motta, Biaggio, Dino, Igor A, Bootsie, Gabe, and Ben made this a collective masterpiece! Zyon took this album and video to the next level. It’s the first time he wrote a script and directed a music video. Mixing UFC and Metal will hopefully inspire a whole new generation of fans! Chama!!"

Zyon Cavalera comments, “It feels like just yesterday watching UFC fights with my family talking about how cool it would be to connect with a fighter. Then we saw Pereira using ‘Itsari’ and were hooked ever since. ‘No Pain = No Power’ goes to show your dreams are not so far away.”

Order Chama:
https://soulfly.bfan.link/chama

SOULFLY head on their Favela Dystopia 2025 West Coast Tour.
with GO AHEAD AND DIE. The 17-date trek will kick off on November 1st in Roswell and head to Denver Spokane and Fresno before concluding in Flagstaff on November 23rd.

11.01  Roswell, NM @ The Liberty 
11.02  El Paso, TX @ Lowbrow Palace MON 
11.03  Gallup, NM @ Wowies Event Center 
11.05  Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep 
11.06  Denver, CO @ The Federal Theater 
11.07  Casper, WY @ Oil City Beer Company 
11.08  Great Falls, MT @ The Newberry 
11.09  Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
11.10 Richland, WA @ Ray's Golden Lion 
11.16  Tacoma, WA @ Airport Tavern 
11.17  Eugene, OR @ WOW Hall
11.18  Reno, NV @ Alpine 
11.19  San Jose, CA @ The Ritz 
11.20  Fresno, CA @ Strummer’s 
11.21  Bakersfield, CA @ Temblor Brewing 
11.22  Palmdale, CA @ Transplants Brewery 
11.23  Flagstaff, AZ @ Monte Vista Hotel 

Worldwide dates
01.24.2026  AU Mt Claremont @ Froth & Fury Fest - Perth 2026
01.26.2026  AU Brisbane @ The Tivoli *
01.27.2026  AU Newton @ Enmore Theatre
01.30.2026  AU Melbourne @ Forum Melbourne
01.30.2026  AU Wayville @ Froth & Fury Fest - Adelaide 2026
* - with NAILBOMB, SNOT

Purchase tickets here: 
https://www.soulfly.com/tour

CHAMA was recorded at the Platinum Underground Studio in Mesa, Arizona by John Aquilino. John has worked with Max and company multiple times before and is not only a talented engineer but a family friend. The album was produced by Zyon Cavalera and Arthur Rizk. The latter was also responsible for the mixing and mastering. Rizk has not only worked with the Cavalera family numerous times before, but has also helped to shape the world of heavy metal in the modern day. SOULFLY enlisted Carletta Parrish to create the album artwork. For the album, Igor Amadeus Cavalera (GO AHEAD & DIE, NAILBOMB, HEALING MAGIC) played bass and Mike De Leon played guitar. The album also includes features from Dino Cazares (FEAR FACTORY) and Todd Jones (NAILS).

SOULFLY's line-up on Chama is :
Max Cavalera | Vocals & Guitar
Igor Amadeus Cavalera | Bass
Zyon Cavalera | Drums
Mike De Leon | Guitar

More information:
https://www.facebook.com/SoulflyOfficial
www.instagram.com/thesoulflytribe
www.x.com/thesoulflytribe
open.spotify.com/user/soulflyband
www.youtube.com/@soulfly
www.tiktok.com/@thesoulflytribe

Bangalore Choir Release their New Album RAPID FIRE SUCCESSION: On Target Part II

Bangalore Choir have released their new RAPID FIRE SUCCESSION: On Target Part II on BraveWords Records. MetalTalk describes the new album, “Revives the spirit on ‘92, grunge be damned.” Vinylestimes on the album, “…the album confirms that David Reece remains one of the greatest singers of melodic hard rock, and that Bangalore Choir still has its place in the foreground.”

The first single “Bullet Train” from the album recently hit #1 for six weeks on the 97Underground.com radio playlist, while the second single “Driver’s Seat” also broke into the 97 Underground top 10 at #6.

 

Stream or purchase RAPID FIRE SUCCESSION: On Target Part II: https://smarturl.it/bangalorechoir

 

David Reece, “Greetings brothers and sisters well October 24 is here and the new Bangalore Choir album RAPID FIRE SUCCESSION: On Target Part II is here! The response with media and radio have been amazing and I cannot wait to unleash this record to the world! Also coinciding with the release Bangalore Choir will begin touring in France on October 29 headlining and then November 25 we join up on tour with the mighty Alcatrazz and Girlschool into December around Europe. Also for all the American fans, tour dates are being scheduled for early 2026! To get a taste of the new Bangalore Choir album go to all your streaming platforms and YouTube and crank the album!”

David Reece: Vocals

Diego Pires: Lead and Rhythm Guitars

Eric Juris: Lead and Rhythm Guitars

Andy Susemihl: Lead, Rhythm Guitars & Backing Vocals

Mario Percudani: Lead, Rhythm Guitars & Backing Vocals

Riccardo Demarosi: Bass and Backing Vocals

Nello Savinelli: Drums

 

Guest appearances:

Jimmy Waldo: Keyboards

Ferdy Doernberg: Keyboards

 

Engineered by Riccardo Demorossi

Mixed and Mastered by Thomas Mergler @Tom's Soundranch

 

David Reece will be hitting the road later this year supporting Girlschool and his BraveWords Records label mates Alcatrazz. David Reece's Bangalore Choir will deliver a blistering set of hits from both Accept and Bangalore Choir, showcasing one of the most distinctive voices in heavy metal.

This tour is also the debut of his relaunched version of Bangalore Choir

 

Tickets: https://bit.ly/4j42NUm

Teen Mortgage Partner With Revolver to Premiere "Disappear" — WATCH // Band Touring This Fall + Next Spring

Washington, DC punk duo TEEN MORTGAGE — guitarist/vocalist James Guile and drummer Ed Barakauskas — have teamed up with Revolver to premiere the lyric video for gloriously discordant, grimy punk new single "DISAPPEAR."

Watch and listen Below.

"'Disappear' was inspired by The Almanac Singers 'I Don't Want Your Millions Mister,'" Guile states. "The subject matter is as relevant now as it was back then. Soulless technology barons continue to bring about a second gilded age for the USA. History shows us this type of feudalism goes hand in hand with fascist control. We present a very easy solution: These fascists must disappear." 

"Disappear" is featured on the band's debut album DEVIL ULTRASONIC DREAM, out now via Roadrunner Records. Get it here.

Teen Mortgage, who have shared stages with the likes of Weezer and Smashing Pumpkins. are in the middle of a headline tour. Get tickets here.

They will hit the road hard in 2026, as well, as they are set to tour with Joyce Manor, Militarie Gun, and Combat next spring. All dates are below.

TEEN MORTGAGE ON TOUR:
HEADLINE 2025:

10/28 — Bellingham, WA—The Shakedown
10/31 — Edmonton, AB, Canada—Double Dragon
11/1 — Calgary, AB, Canada—Modern Love
11/2 — Saskatoon, SK, Canada—Capitol Music Club
11/4 — Winnipeg, MB, Canada—Sidestage
11/5 — Minneapolis, MN—Zhora Darling
11/7 — Omaha, NE—Slowdown
11/ 8 — Iowa City, IA—Gabe's
11/ 9 — Cudahy, WI—X-Ray Arcade | Games, Music, and More
11/11 — St. Louis, MO—The Sinkhole
11/12 — Louisville, KY—Zanzabar
11/14 — Indianapolis, IN—Turntable
11/15 — Lakewood, OH—Mahall's
11/16 — Pittsburgh, PA—Bottlerocket Social Hall
12/10 — West Hollywood, CA—The Roxy Theatre
12/13 — Buffalo, NY—Buffalo RiverWorks 
 
WITH JOYCE MANOR, MILITARIE GUN, + COMBAT:
SPRING 2026:

3/09 — Phoenix, AZ—The Van Buren 
3/11 — Austin, TX—Stubb's Waller Creek Amphitheater 
3/12 — Houston, TX—House of Blues Houston 
3/13 — Dallas, TX—House of Blues Dallas 
3/14 — New Orleans, LA—House of Blues New Orleans 
3/16 — Orlando, FL—House of Blues Orlando 
3/17 — Atlanta, GA—Buckhead Theatre 
3/18 — N. Myrtle Beach, SC—House Of Blues Myrtle Beach 
3/20 — Baltimore, MD—Nevermore Hall 
3/21 — Boston, MA—Citizens House of Blues Boston 
3/22 — Philadelphia, PA—The Fillmore Philadelphia 
3/24 — Brooklyn, NY—Brooklyn Paramount 
3/25 — Buffalo, NY—Asbury Hall 
3/26 — Toronto, ON Canada—The Danforth Music Hall 
3/27 — Detroit, MI—Majestic Theatre 
3/28 — Chicago, IL—The Salt Shed 
4/26 — Madison, WI—The Sylvee 
4/27 — Minneapolis, MN—Varsity Theater 
4/30 — Des Moines, IA—Wooly’s 
5/01 — St. Louis, MO—Delmar Hall 
5/02 — Lawrence, KS—Liberty Hall 
5/04 — Denver, CO—Fillmore Auditorium 
5/05 — Salt Lake City, UT—The Depot 
5/07 — Great Falls, MT—The Newberry 
5/08 — Calgary, AB Canada—The Palace Theatre 
5/09 — Edmonton, AB Canada—Midway Music Hall 
5/11 — Vancouver, BC Canada—Commodore Ballroom 
5/12 — Seattle, WA—The Showbox 
5/13 — Portland, OR—Roseland Theater 
5/15 — San Francisco, CA—The Fillmore 

Catch Drowning Pool on tour with Spineshank, kicking off November 6th across the UK and Ireland. ​    

Multi-platinum hard rock band DROWNING POOL are making their return to Europe. The band has announced a UK and Ireland tour with Spineshankand special guests (Hed) P.E., kicking off November 6th. Fans can expect an explosive lineup and the signature intensity that has made Drowning Pool a powerhouse in modern rock.

 

Recently, multi-platinum superstar Offset joined hard rockers Drowning Pool to perform his genre-crossing smash single “Bodies” on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Watch the instantly legendary performance HERE

 

Drowning Pool released their latest single “Madness” through SBG Records earlier this year. "Madness" can be heard Below !

 

Check out their new online store at https://drowningpool.l13apparel.com/

 

Stay tuned for more from Drowning Pool as the band gears up for new tour dates and new music in 2026.

Drowning Pool, a name etched in the score of modern rock history, roars back into the spotlight with thunderous energy and uncompromising power. The band’s unmistakable sound, synonymous with raw energy and unapologetic attitude, returns to captivate audiences once again.

 

Known for their iconic anthem “Bodies,” Drowning Pool needs no introduction. This breakout single propelled them to international recognition, leaving an indelible mark on the nu metal landscape. The song’s relentless energy and defiant spirit resonated with a generation, becoming an anthem for moshers, metalheads, and fans of electrifying live performances.

 

Ryan McCombs played a pivotal role in the band’s evolution, joining their ranks in the aftermath of the tragic loss of beloved frontman Dave Williams. His powerful vocals and charismatic stage presence breathed new life into Drowning Pool, solidifying their status as metal titans. Songs like “37 Stitches,” “Feel Like I Do,” and “Turn So Cold” catapulted them to new heights, earning them a place among the genre’s heavyweights.

 

Yet, Drowning Pool’s story is not just about music; it’s a testament to enduring friendships and a shared passion for their craft. Ryan’s return to the band in 2023 marks a reunion of kindred spirits, a return to the roots of their musical journey. As he succinctly puts it, “Just being back in the same room together after so many years… was a quick reminder as to why I considered them to be my best friends in the business back in the day.”

 

Drowning Pool’s return is a testament to the enduring power of their music, a reminder that their unapologetic spirit continues to strike chords with audiences worldwide. The band experienced a triumphant resurgence in 2023 and with new music on the horizon, a 2025 calendar proving that the demand for the band isn’t about to slow down.., Drowning Pool has a white knuckle grip on their present and future with no plans to slow down.

For More Information Please Visit:

Drowning Pool

Official Website

Spotify

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EQUILIBRIUM - Reveal Sylvan Video For 'Borrowed Waters' Featuring Witchy-Pop Artist RONIIT

Pagan-metal wayfarers Equilibrium have revealed their new single, 'Borrowed Waters', featuring enchanting, witchy-pop artist Roniit. The track is the third single released from their new studio album, Equinox, due out on November 28th.

Equilibrium have unveiled an earthly, sylvan video for 'Borrowed Waters' also featuring Roniit, who bares her soul, in step with ancient tides.

René Berthiaume commented:
"This is the first original song of Equilibrium that has not been mostly written by me. I am very picky when it comes to the music, but when Jessy showed me the first demo, I immediately resonated with it. It is a very beautiful and fullfilling process to let other people dive into your project and be part of it. Also the collaboration with Roniit felt very natural. For me authenticity in art is super important and you can hear this also in her voice and see this in her video performance that she created for the song."

Jessica Rösch commented:
"'Borrowed Waters' is a song about surrender.
About learning to move and flow with life and with the natural world we’ve all forgotten about a little bit.
It speaks of cycles, of old memory and of a language older than us. Of what it means to belong to something much larger than yourself, larger than life itself.

The song was born out of a time when everything felt a kinda uncertain.
It’s also the first song I’ve ever written that isn’t for my own music project and the first one I don’t sing myself on, which made the process feel incredibly intimate in a completely new way. Hearing someone else carry my words and melodies was so so deeply moving.
Roniit captured the spirit and soul of 'Borrowed Waters' in the most profound way and I feel endlessly grateful for her.

It’s an incredible honour to have this song on the album.
Working with René on music feels like we speak a language only we understand, even without words.
Our writing styles are very different, yet somehow they fit together perfectly."


Roniit commented:
"I grew up listening to pagan and symphonic metal, and it’s a huge influence on my witchy dark-pop sound. Collaborating with Equilibrium felt like a full circle moment, returning to my metal roots while bringing my own magic into it. Above all, the message of Borrowed Waters really spoke to me. As someone who lives in the forest and practices magic, I see how we are part of nature, not separate from it. The modern world has pulled us further and further away, but this song is a reminder that we still belong to the earth, and that message feels important to share."

Pre-order Equinox here: 
https://equilibrium.bfan.link/equinox

You can watch the video for 'Borrowed Waters' Below.

Stream 'Borrowed Waters' here: 
https://equilibrium.bfan.link/borrowed-waters

Equinox will be available in the following formats:

  • CD Jewelcase

  • Vinyl - clear with brown marbled colour

About EQUILIBRIUM:

The world is spinning faster these days. Chaos, division and destruction hang heavy in the air. But music has long been humanity’s most vital defense against the turbulent tides of time. A band whose very name is a plea for balance and unity, Equilibrium have been making life-affirming music for nearly 25 years, and as they return after a lengthy hiatus, the German legends are more committed than ever to spreading some positivity and hope to the masses.

As they prepare to release their seventh and greatest album to date, the mighty Equinox, creative mainstays René Berthiaume and Jessica Rösch stand proudly at the forefront of modern metal, ushering in an inspirational new era. With a brand new singer, Fabian Getto, leading the charge, Equinox is this band’s most distinctive and powerful statement to date.

Equinox showcases a band in full control of their sonic and spiritual world, with songs that bring their cherished trademarks and authentic instrumentation together with new technology, electronic elements and giant, stirring melodies that rip from the speakers like proclamations from ancient gods. From the joyous rush of recent singles 'Gnosis' and the melo-death inspired 'Bloodwood', to the effortless, cross-pollinated mastery of 'Earth Tongue', 'Legends' and the show-stopping 'Nexus', Equilibrium have never sounded more potent or passionate.

Equinox was recorded and produced by Equilibrium themselves, with some significant help from an assortment of guest musicians – including ex-Eluveitie violinist Shir-Ran Yinon and members of Dutch Viking metal band Heidevolk - and particularly from studio guru and multi-instrumentalist Danny McCook, who oversaw the album’s mixing process.

Inspired by their experiences with other creatives, Equilibrium have also made the decision to embrace authenticity in every aspect of their art. Equinox is adorned with artwork created by Jessica Rösch with her own hands and without any input from A.I. or any other technology. The end result is stunning and speaks volumes about this band’s desire to keep things real.

In turbulent times, real art keeps us all grounded in the things that really matter. Equinox is a statement of intent from a band reborn. Equilibrium have made great music in the past, but never with this much fire and focus. Brimming with smart ideas, anthemic melodies and crushing, state-of-the-art modern metal with an organic, folk-fuelled twist, it kicks open this new chapter in the band’s story with an exhilarating, heartfelt flourish.

Follow EQUILIBRIUM:

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Beast Eagle - Sorceress

Mesmerizing groove riffs and fiercely enchanting vocals await in this magical new offering, Sorceress. Highly compelling with guitar-driven arrangements ensnaring melodies and lyrical hooks, Sorceress will arrive on November 21st, 2025, via Golden Robot Records. 

"Sharp Tongue" introduces Sorceress with a gritty edge. The EP's narrative begins here, "telling the story of a witch who’s more afraid of herself than anyone else is. As her powers grow stronger, so does the fear she’s losing control." Balancing light and shade across the high octane instrumentation, the protagonist's fate could fall in either direction. 

The alluring "The Dead Follow" continues the story of a witch awakening - finding herself and her power. "The track channels that disorientation into raw, driving energy, blending mysticism with rebellion." BEAST EAGLE explain. "It’s a gritty anthem for anyone who’s ever grown into something stronger and stranger than the world was ready for."

Increasing the voltage, the electrifying "Send Me Down" sees a consortium of riffs entwine and wind alongside alluring vocal harmonies. The thunderous nature reflects our witch's sinister turn: "banished to a dark realm, the witch doesn't hide or run—she rises. [...] This is her kingdom now. It’s loud, it’s wicked, and it’s hers. Bow down or burn."  

An eerie anticipation emerges through the dark and discordant "Witch Hunt". The vengeance of a tormented village brings to fruition in a blaze of smoke and fire: "this isn’t just a song—it’s a reckoning set to a riot of sound. No one escapes the flames."

A crushing betrayal concludes BEAST EAGLE's mystical tale. Abrasive riffs and intense rhythms reveal the epic twist of fate in the witch's journey as the village she once protected turn against her. It is not the end however, "fire doesn’t silence her—it awakens something deeper. As the flames rise, so does her final, eternal curse."

About BEAST EAGLE
Soaring out of Omaha, Nebraska, heavy quartet BEAST EAGLE evoke a powerful take on hard rock driven by rock 'n' roll sensibilities. Influenced by the likes of KYUSS, HE IS LEGEND, and MASTODON, the band's huge sound is spearheaded by a fury of riffs and unyielding vocals. Since forming in 2019, BEAST EAGLE unleashed their first full length Loud at Flat Black Studios in 2021 with the self-titled EP following in 2023. Most recently, BEAST EAGLE were bestowed the title of Omaha Entertainment Award Association Best Hard Rock Band 2025. The forthcoming guitar-led, blues influenced offering, Sorceress is set to be unveiled on November 21st, 2025, via Golden Robot Records. 

Line Up:
Kate Lewis (Vocals)
Austin L’Ecuyer (Guitarist)
August Sievering (Drums)
Toby Wandel (Bassist)

EP Credits: 

Producer: Rick Carson
Recording Studio: Make Believe Studio
Engineer: Ryan Harvey
Mastering: Rick Carson
Mixing: Rick Carson
Album Cover Artist: Austin L’Ecuyer

1349 Unleashes New Performance Video for "Striding the Chasm" from Forthcoming Live Album

True Norwegian black metal horde 1349 is now unleashing a new performance video for the song "Striding the Chasm," which is taken from the band's upcoming live album, 'Winter Mass,' via Black Metal Promotion. The blistering clip can be found below.

'Winter Mass' will be released on November 28, 2025 via Season of Mist. The concert was captured on November 20, 2021 in the band's hometown of Oslo (NO) at the venue Parkteatret.

1349 frontman Ravn comments, "'Striding The Chasm' is an emblematic track. It maintains the 1349 signature ferocity, but also adds a complexity in its approach and stands out as the most thrash-infused pinnacle in our catalog. It is the track that challenges the listener to confront their own dark and primal nature. Performing this track live was a revelation to me as the imminent connection between the song and audience became an instant hit and I feel the track's potential is enhanced even more now within a live setting, within our Live Ritual...within our 'Winter Mass.'"   

Bassist Seidemann adds, "'Striding the Chasm' from 'Winter Mass' showcases 1349 in supersonic splendor. The live version is a flawlessly executed, hyperaggressive up-tempo rendition, demonstrating the black metal mastery of 1349."

The offering will be released on vinyl and CD; pre-orders are now live HERE.

1349 has also recently been announced among the first wave of bands to take the stage at next year's edition of Beyond the Gates Festival. The epic four-day metal event will take place once again in the heart of Bergen (NO) from July 29 - August 1, 2026. Tickets are available HERE.

The cover artwork and layouts for 'Winter Mass' were created by Kim Diaz Holm. The Norwegian artist has captured more than 2,000 concerts, often while standing to the side of the stage. Holm has worked with larger-than-life artists like Abbath but developed a special connection with 1349 after drawing them at both Inferno Festival and Hulen in 2012. Over the past 13 years, he has continued to document the band's incendiary live shows and even designed their merch. What he's created for Winter Mass draws fans even closer to fire. Sketched while he was headbanging in the pit, these drawings leap off the page with the same raw, dark spirit as their muse.

Now, fresh from the ashes of their eighth album, The Wolf & The King, 1349 are releasing a new live album. Though recorded shortly after pandemic lockdown was lifted, 'Winter Mass' explodes out the gates with the band’s signature aural hellfire. This hour-plus set, recorded at Oslo's Parkteatret, enraptured their home crowd with apocalyptic spells from across their discography’s massive cauldron of chaos. Early classics like “Sculptor of Flesh” thrash with unchained madness. Recent favorite "Striding the Chasm" whips by at a blistering pace that could only be captured by cover artist Kim Diaz Holm, who drew the album’s artwork while headbanging in the pit.   

"I will always be here / In all ways in all times", snarls Ravn on hellacious cut "I Am Abomination". After three decades and counting, what was once a proclamation is now a testament to 1349's enduring firepower. 

Experience aural hellfire live in the flesh back where it all began with 'Winter Mass.'

Live Line-up

Archaon - Guitars

Destructhor - Guitars

Frost - Drums

Ravn - Vocals

Seidemann - Bass

Recording:

Parkteatret, Oslo on November 20, 2021

Production Credits

Producer & Sound Engineer - Hugo Alvarstein

Mixing Studio - Alvarstein Mix & Mastering Studio Oslo Norway

Mixing Engineer - Hugo Alvarstein

Mastering Studio - Alvarstein Mix & Mastering Studio Oslo Norway

Mastering Engineer - Huge Alvarstein

Cover + Layout Artist:

Kim Holm

Pre-Order // Pre-Save: https://orcd.co/1349wintermass

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Fox Lake Release "Freestyle" Remix + Touring With Poppy In EU Next Spring + Touring With Greyhaven in the U.S. This Fall

Denver nu-hardcore trio Fox Lake have announced a UK/EU tour with heavy, boundary-pushing artist Poppy next spring. The dates kick off on March 4 in Glasgow, UK and wrap on April 4 in Stockholm, Sweden. Full dates are below.

Fox Lake recently collaborated with Phase One for a remix of their lead single. "Freestyle" (Phase One Remix) was released last week via Sounds of Mayhem. Listen HERE and watch the video Below

The band will soon tour the U.S. with Greyhaven, with stops in New York, Atlanta, Chicago, and more. Fox Lake's upcoming touring, both domestically and overseas, demonstrates how universal the band's sound is and that it can reach and delight audiences far and wide.

Rising from the heart of Colorado's heavy music scene, Fox Lake are redefining what modern hardcore can sound and feel like. Known for their explosive live performances, crushing riffs, and unflinching emotional depth, Fox Lake channel the intensity of life's chaos into anthems that hit with both fury and honesty. NEW WORLD HEAT is out now.

WITH GREYHAVEN:
11/12 — New York, NY — Mercury Lounge
11/13 — Philadelphia, PA — Kung-Fu Necktie
11/14 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium*
11/15 — Baltimore, MD — Metro Gallery
11/16 — Richmond, VA — Canal Club
11/19 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
11/20 — Greenville, SC — Radio Room
11/21 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade
11/22 — Orlando, FL — Conduit
11/23 — Tampa, FL — Orpheum
11/26 — Nashville, TN — The End
11/29 — Dallas, TX — RBC
12/1 — Anaheim, CA — The Parish @ HOB
12/2 — Phoenix, AZ — Rebel Lounge
12/5 — Denver, CO — Marquis Theatre
12/6 — Kansas City, MO — The Rino
12/8 — Columbus, OH — Ace of Cups
12/9 — Chicago, IL — Cobra Lounge
12/10 — Detroit, MI — Sanctuary
12/11 — Louisville, KY — Whirling Tiger*
12/12 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground
12/13 — Indianapolis, IN — Hoosier Dome

Manchester's INCA BABIES presents 'Two Rails To Nowhere', previewing 'Reincarnation' album

Manchester's iconic post-punk outfit Inca Babies presents 'Two Rails To Nowhere', the latest re-envisioned offering from their 'Reincarnation' album, out November 28th via Black Lagoon Records. The Spotify version of this release includes both the 2025 version and the original from 1988.

The original version of this track - found on their fourth album 'Evil Hour' from 1988 - was never given the epic grandeur that it deserved. Previously a 3-minute folk rock tune that told a small story of country woe, this expanded version is now allowed to breath into the country prison song it always wanted to be, telling a far more heroic tale.

Led by Harry Stafford, Inca Babies were a vibrant part of Britain's early postpunk / death-rock scene, amassing a steady following through five intensive years of touring, six singles and four albums, all of which entered the UK Indie Charts. After four sessions for BBC's John Peel show in 1984-1988, the band called it quits, but then reformed in 2007.

The Incas are now a 4-piece, with Stafford (guitar, keys, vocals) joined by guitarist Jim Adama, bassist Dave Carmichael (Rat) and long-term member Rob Haynes (The Membranes, Goldblade) on drums and percussion.

With bottle neck Slide from blues guitarist Vincent O'Brien and the measured rhythm backing of Rob Haynes, the song has at last been allowed it’s epic status. Through its video, the song has been given a contemporary tilt, bringing the action into the 21st century with Manchester trams and a city centre setting providing the backdrop for the mournful pleading of Harry’s vocal delivery.

"The song was a take on Western blues, in the guise of Woody Guthrie and Burl Ives, maybe having the same sorrowful tale of ‘Worried man Blues’ from the 50s. Now it has been re-recorded and slowed down to a more contemplative pace. and with floating guitars and harmonic vocal blues the story becomes all the more of the prison song it was intended to be," says Harry Stafford.

This follows 'Candy Mountain', a reworking from their 1985 album ‘This Train’, with its hypnotic bass line, contemporary groove and electronic sequencing. The road-tripping video, filmed by Jonny Stafford, escapes the urban grind to the country, where the air is sweeter and the landscape infinite.

'Reincarnation' is a collection of select Inca Babies tracks, re-recorded, re-invented and reincarnated for 2025. Recorded and mixed over two years at  6Db Studios in Salford by renowned producer Simon ‘Ding’ Archer (The Fall, PJ Harvey) and Harry Stafford, with Ding also contributing serious sonic and dub flourishes, this album was mastered by Marco Butcher at Boombox Studio in North Carolina.

"Looking through our back catalogue, it occurred to me that there were tracks that should again be made available in some manner and others that would benefit from reinvention. Last year's 'Ghost Mechanic Nine' album was an opportunity to create new music for our fans, who would like this music in the form of digital downloads and, for the truly hardcore, as a 12” Vinyl Album," says Harry Stafford.

"But it was also a realisation that we could invigorate old tunes. We already had a ‘best of’ compilation in ‘Plutonium', released in 2006, so we embarked upon a new quest, to inject new life into our favourite back catalogue. This whole project was to be an Innovative re-imagining of old tunes: re-invented for contemporary consideration. All of them Re-awakened and 'Re-inca-rnated'."

Inca Babies' journey - from their formation in 1983 in Manchester's now-legendary deck-access flats of Hulme to where they are today - was highlighted in last year's documentary 'The Making of Ghost Mechanic Nine'. Since reforming, they have released four albums and toured Europe, Russia, North America, India and beyond. They continue to explore goth, punk and death-rock jazz-blues, while paying tribute to the strong riffing and cool, dead-pan delivery of the dark wave scene at the time.

As of October 28, 'Two Rails To Nowhere' is out everywhere, including SpotifyApple Music and Bandcamp. On November 28, the full 'Reincarnation' album will be released on both CD and digitally.

CREDITS
Harry Stafford - guitars, bass, keyboards & vocals
Rob Haynes - drums & percussion
Vincent O'Brien - slide guitar
Written by Harry Stafford
Harry Stafford – vocals, guitars & keyboards
Rob Haynes - drums & percussion
All songs re-recorded by Harry Stafford and Rob Haynes. + Slide Guitar Vincent O Brien+
Recorded & produced at 6Db in Salford by Simon ‘Ding’ Archer
Mastered by Marco Butcher at Boombox Studio, North Carolina
Artwork designed by Harry Stafford
from images by James Chadderton Art Ltd. (Manchester Apocalyptic visions)
Album released by Black Lagoon Records - catalogue no. BLRLP0061
Video filmed by Jonny Stafford. Directed & edited by Harry Stafford 
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR

                                           
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Koe Wetzel Releases Howling New Song “Werewolf”

Landing just in time for Halloween, Rolling Stone’s “unpredictable wild man” Koe Wetzel releases new song “Werewolf,” giving fans the perfect opportunity to embrace their own wild side – no costume required. Listen to “Werewolf” Below.
 
“‘Werewolf’ is a fun way of owning all the chaos that comes with me: the good, the bad and the loud,” shares Wetzel. “We had a blast making it, and who knows – maybe it’s the start of something or maybe it’s just an opportunity to cut loose.”
 
Co-written by Wetzel with Bones Owens and Burgess and produced by Josh Serrato, “Werewolf” channels the raw, untamed spirit fans have come to expect from Wetzel and finds the Texas native blurring the lines between monster and man:

The new song follows “Surrounded,” released as the first taste of new music since his chart-topping 9 Lives, with standout “High Road” featuring Jessie Murph landing on year-end “Best Of” lists from the likes of Rolling Stone, Billboard, LA Times, Tennessean, Holler and more. He also graced the cover of POLLSTAR and received three new RIAA certifications at the sold-out Red Rocks finale of the Damn Near Normal World Tour, which saw the rockstar perform for well over 200,000 fans globally with over 96% of all headline tickets sold – and even spawned its own live album.
 
For more information and to purchase tickets to all upcoming dates, visit KoeWetzelMusic.com and follow on Instagram and Facebook @KoeWetzelMusic, TikTok @Koe_Wetzel and Twitter/X @KoeWetzel.
 
Koe Wetzel Upcoming Shows
Dec. 5              WCOL Winter Jam  ||  Columbus, OH
May 30            Gulf Coast Jam 2026  ||  Panama City Beach, FL
July 16            Country Jam USA 2026  ||  Eau Claire, WI

About Koe Wetzel
Koe Wetzel never met a genre wall he couldn’t tear down. The Texan singer-songwriter has earned a rabid audience for his songs that mix country, rock, hip-hop, and even Nineties grunge. With his defining fifth studio album, 9 Lives, released in 2024 via Columbia Records, Wetzel earned recognition on several major year-end best-of lists, including Rolling Stone, Billboard, the Tennessean and more, with the Los Angeles Times naming lead single “High Road” (feat. Jessie Murph) as the No. 8 best song of 2024 across all genres. The single not only marked Wetzel’s debut at Country radio, it also held the No. 1 spot for five weeks and became his fastest song to reach the RIAA Platinum milestone to date. Previously, his 2016 album Noise Complaint endeared him to fans with its no-holds-barred lyrics about drunken nights, broken hearts and stints in jail, and included the Gold-certified hits “Love” (feat. Parker McCollum), “Something to Talk About” plus the infamous “February 28, 2016.” Wetzel’s 2020 major label debut, Sellout, only furthered his legend with the Platinum-certified “Drunk Driving” and “Good Die Young” plus the Gold-certified “Kuntry & Wistern.” The 2022 follow-up, Hell Paso, hit No. 3 on Billboard’s Country Albums and spawned hits on both the country and rock charts, including the Gold-certified “Creeps” and “Cabo.” To date, Wetzel has amassed 3.7 billion total streams and has created a genuine experience with his live concerts, which he describes as “total chaos.” Wetzel performed for well over 200,000 fans across the U.S. in Europe in 2024, with over 96% of all headline tickets sold, in addition to playing prominent festival sets and opening for Morgan Wallen on the superstar’s One Night at a Time Stadium Tour, while 2025 saw him again embark on a year of heavy touring both as a headliner and alongside Wallen and HARDY.

New Miserable Experience (Feat. Members of Revocation, Rosetta, Rivers of Nihil) Drop "Payback from God" Video

New Miserable Experience, featuring an all-star cast with members of RosettaRevocationModel Prisoner, and Rivers of Nihil, return with the video for the hard-hitting new single "Payback from God," streaming now via Pelagic Records.

Watch the video Below

Stream the single here

True to their signature energy and rich tones, drenched in tension and melancholy, "Payback from God" dives to the heart of the moment, questioning and reflective of turbulent times.

It's the first glimpse of the band's new album, coming January 23 via Pelagic Records. Pre-orders will be available November 19.

New Miserable Experience are a Philadelphia-rooted collective that reshapes heavy-music rigor into expansive, melody-forward songs through alternative synth-rock. What started as a file-trading collaboration between vocalist/bassist David Grossman (ex-Rosetta) and multi-instrumentalist Joshua Mahesh Kost (Model Prisoner) expanded into a full band that now includes Rosetta drummer Bruce "B.J." McMurtrie Jr., technical metal bassist Brett Bamberger (Revocation), and guitarist Brody Uttley (Rivers of Nihil). 
  
Each member of New Miserable Experience contributes a distinctive sonic fingerprint. The vocals act as the emotional center, delivering lines that feel confessional and immediate; synths and guitars are constructed with shimmering arpeggios and decisive motifs; percussion and production choices blend groove and tension within electronic nuance; and bass work often functions as a countermelody, lifting refrains and anchoring transitions. Together, the five players emphasize careful craft over spectacle, shaping a song that rewards patient listening.

NEW MISERABLE EXPERIENCE ARE: 
Josh Kost
 Brody Uttley
Brett Bamberger
David Grossman
BJ McMurtrie

ATAVISTIA Unveil "The Atavistic Forest (Reforged)," Announce Album

Symphonic melodeath storytellers ATAVISTIA are set to return with The Winter Way (Reforged), a magnificent re-recording of their 2020 album, on December 12 via Blood Blast Distribution. Lead single “The Atavistic Forest (Reforged)” roars straight into the first verse, no intro needed. Charging riffs and ferocious vocals briefly give way to gorgeously atmospheric soundscapes, then ramp up the intensity as the sonic labyrinth whirls onward. Intended to be a powerful introduction to ATAVISTIA's new songwriting, performance, and production capabilities, "The Atavistic Forest (Reforged)" has been reworked more than any other song on the album. The band also revised the song's lyrics for clarity and thematic consistency, demonstrating an exacting attention to detail that showcases the care they put into each release. 

Sippola comments, "For the first time in my life, I’m happy with this album. It took quite the toll on my mental health releasing it when we did but there’s no reason to dwell anymore. It is the way it should’ve been!"

ATAVISTIA lineup:

Mattias Sippola - Guitar, Vocals, Composition, Production
Max Sepulveda - Drums, Engineering
Elia Baghbaniyan - Guitar
Spencer Budworth - Bass, Vocals
 

About ATAVISTIA:

Formed in 2017 in Vancouver, Canada, ATAVISTIA takes their fans on a spellbinding journey though vast sonic landscapes of snow covered forests, desolate tundras, and permafrost-laden landscapes. Fans of WINTERSUN, ENSIFERUM, DIMMU BORGIR, and XANTHOCHROID will be enthralled by the elements of melodic death metal, black metal, and Scandinavian folk that is intricately woven together throughout their diverse soundscape.

Taking inspiration from the majestic natural landscapes of their homeland, earthly seasons, and ancient Norse culture, ATAVISTIA’s grandiose sound matches these lyrical themes in an impressive symphony of destruction. Their debut EP, One With The Sun (2017) introduced their unique blend of beauty and ferocity, which they followed up with a stormy full-length in 2020 through The Winter Way. The next two releases, the full-length Cosmic Warfare (2023) and the EP Inane Duncam (2024), saw the band spreading their wings and exploring a wider variety of influences. Through it all, ATAVISTIA balances graceful melodies with a brutal rhythmic cacophony, swirling elegance and fury together like a ferocious northern blizzard.

On stage, ATAVISTIA is a force of nature, like waves crashing against a rocky shore. Their music washes over audiences worldwide, leaving them gasping for more long after the last note has faded. They have toured Europe twice alongside notable acts such as SKÁLMÖLD, METSATÖLL, and SEVEN SPIRES, and have opened locally for MOONSPELL, ELEINE, and OCEANS OF SLUMBER. ATAVISTIA has firmly established its presence in a niche among a wide swath of metal genres.

Are you ready to lose yourself in the juxtaposition of lush and arid, the dichotomy of hope and despair, and welcome the inevitable and beautiful end?

PALE HORSE RITUAL Challenge Dogma with New Single “Holy Lies”

Canadian heavy psych doomers PALE HORSE RITUAL return with “Holy Lies”, the latest single from their forthcoming album Diabolic Formation, arriving November 28 through Black Throne Productions. Bold and unflinching, the song pulls no punches as it confronts centuries of religious power structures and the human cost left in their wake.

“Holy Lies” lays bare the contradictions between immense spiritual wealth and real-world suffering. Its lyrics push against the hierarchy and fear tactics often used to enforce obedience, shining a harsh light on the ways control is cloaked in sanctity. At the heart of the track is a call for equity and liberation. It is an insistence that no one is born to kneel.

Driven by low-end groove and a wall of saturated tone, the band finds a razor-sharp balance between weight and momentum. The guitars churn through layers of fuzz, while the rhythm section carves a deliberate, relentless path forward. There's a hypnotic pull to the song’s structure, anchored by a hook that lingers long after the final note.

With Diabolic Formation on the horizon, the band continues to sharpen their vision, crafting a record that explores the darker corners of belief, power, and the struggle to reclaim autonomy in a world built to obscure it. Pre-orders are available HERE

About PALE HORSE RITUAL
Steeped in mysticism, PALE HORSE RITUAL create an spellcasting blend of doom, occult rock and vintage metal. Based out of Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, the band formed in 2024 and their sound is driven by gritty vocals, sludgy riffs, and pounding rhythms that channel the spirit of 1970s heavy music with a modern, gothic edge. Following their alluring 2024 EP titled Enchantress, the quartet are preparing to unveil the full-length, Diabolic Formation on November 28, via Black Throne Productions. 

Line Up: 
Paco (Bass/Vocals)
James Matheson (Lead Guitar)
Will Adams (Rhythm Guitar/Backing Vocals)
Jonah Santa-Barbara (Drums)

Album Credits:
Producer: Will Adams
Recording Studio: Green Mountain Ranch
Engineer: Will Adams at Tell Me About It… Records
Mastering: Zack Hollow at Z Hollow Studios
Mixing: Will Adams

Guest Musicians:
Dom Valela- Keys, Vocals
Doom Valhalla- Italian Preacher

Veteran Metal guitarist/bassist David K. Starr (WildeStarr, Vicious Rumors, CHASTAIN) returns with a slamming new track and video

"NOT DEAD YET" is Dave's own testimony of life's twists and turns after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2020. 

Dave says... "I originally started writing the song about what I have gone through, but then I realized its bigger then me, this song is for anyone out there dealing with life changing events, be it their health, death of a loved one, a broken heart, or whatever comes your way". Dave continues.. "I never mention my health problems in the song, that would be too corny, so I broadened my scope and made it for anyone out there who's going through pain"..."Its basically about standing tall and fighting for yourself, fighting to stay alive, no matter what kind of hell life throws at you”

"NOT DEAD YET" was directed by London Wilde, and features Dave singing lead vocals for the first time, as well as playing all the guitars. Backing up Dave on this new track & video are Rich Gray on bass (Annihilator, Aeon Zen) and drummer Fabio Alessandrini (Annihilator, Bonfire)

David K. Starr was the bassist with Vicious Rumors from 1984 – 1993, and again from 2005 – 2007. He is featured on the albums; Soldiers Of The Night (1985), Digital Dictator (1988), Vicious Rumors (1990), Welcome To The Ball (1991), Live In Tokyo (1992), and WARBALL (2006)

David played bass for CHASTAIN from 2001 – 2005 and recorded the 2004 album, In An Outrage.

More recently, David K. Starr released 3 albums with WildeStarr: ARRIVAL (2010), A TELL TALE HEART (2012), BEYOND THE RAIN (2017) With David K. Starr on Guitars and Bass,  London Wilde on vocals, and Josh Foster on Drums.

DER ROTE MILAN To Unveil 'Verlust'. New Video Premiering At Ghost Cult Magazine

Enveloped in shadow, German sextet DER ROTE MILAN create intense, melodic, riff-driven sounds inspired by nature, historical wars in Central Europe, anti-religion and inner conflict. The band explore a strange sense of beauty that emerges from despair through the multi-faceted nature in which loss is experienced. The new album, Verlust, follows the 2023 EP Schlund and sees DER ROTE MILAN develop further their atmospheric sound and lyrical depth. Verlust will be released on December 12th, 2025, via Unholy Conspiracy Deathwork. 

As the first single, and opening track to Verlust, "Aus der Finsternis" establishes the mood for the album. Through a sonic manifestation, DER ROTE MILAN focus on the initial shock, the first stage of loss in this track. The powerful and heavy instrumentation reveals a sense of destruction, of desolation, as the reality of the loss hits. Through the melodic elements, there is fragility but also a very faint touch of hope hidden amongst the gloom. 

Watch the video Below.

Verlust is steeped in a deep sense of humanity - of indulging in the human condition, even those parts many may wish to avoid. DER ROTE MILAN encourage us to sit with the discomfort, with the pain and acknowledge that change is certain, but it is not hopeless. 

DER ROTE MILAN is:
I (guitar)
II (synth, mix)
III (vocals)
V (guitar)
VI (drums)
VII (bass)

Credits:
Produced by DER ROTE MILAN
Recorded at Klangschmiede Studio E (Markus Stock)
Mixed and Mastered by Klangschmiede Studio E (Markus Stock)
Album Cover Artist: Matt Prison

Links:

Bandcamp: https://derrotemilan.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/derrotemilan
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derrotemilan.band/

Volbeat Scores Record-Setting Twelfth #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart with "Time Will Heal"

Volbeat's latest single "Time Will Heal" is the band's twelfth No. 1 on the Billboard Mainstream Chart

The Danish band still holds the record for the most number one singles on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart by an artist based outside of North America. 

The new milestone follows "By a Monster's Hand," which topped the charts for three weeks earlier this year and marked the band's eleventh #1 single. For those keeping score at home, Volbeat set the record back in March 2020 with "Die To Live" (feat. Neil Fallon), which was their eighth numero uno!

"Time Will Heal" and "By a Monster's Hand" live on the band's ninth album God of Angels Trust, which arrived on June 6. Get it here.

After a successful U.S. headline tour, Volbeat remain on the road, headlining Europe through the end of the year. All dates are here.

ABOUT VOLBEAT:
Volbeat have risen from the clubs of Denmark to some of the biggest stages in the world, collecting more than 145 gold and platinum certifications along the way. The band has also accumulated 18 top ten singles on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, including twelve number ones – the most of any band based outside of North America. They have received multiple awards across the globe and received a Grammy nomination for Best Metal Performance for "Room 24" (feat. King Diamond). Their ninth album, God Of Angels Trust was released on June 6 and features the number one hits "By a Monster’s Hand" and "Time Will Heal," along with fan favorites "Demonic Depression" and "In the Barn of the Goat Giving Birth to Satan’s Spawn in a Dying World of Doom."

The band, consisting of singer and guitarist Michael Poulsen, drummer Jon Larsen, bassist Kaspar Boye Larsen, and joined by lead guitarist Flemming C Lund while on tour, is currently on the third leg of The Greatest Of All Tours Worldwide, trekking across the UK and Europe.

Singer/Songwriter Adam Mac Releases Third Studio Album 'Southern Spectacle'

Rising country singer/songwriter and self-proclaimed “Southern spectacle” Adam Mac continues to pave his own lane as one of the genre’s most dynamic new voices with Holler noting, “it's no wonder his fans have started calling him ‘cowBoy George.’” Today the man Pride.com calls “fearless” releases his third studio album, Southern Spectacle. On Tuesday the independent recording artist kicked off release week making his national television debut performing album track “Old Photograph” on “The Kelly Clarkson Show.” Watch the performance HERE and listen to Southern Spectacle Below.

The LP features recent releases “Old Photograph,” called “a powerful country pop anthem” by Holler, title track “Southern Spectacle,” as well as “All Dollars, No Sense,” which Billboard hailed as a “must-hear” calling it "a bold, dancefloor-ready fusion of country and pop and Pride.com declaring it is “the definition of queer joy.” The early tracks have set the stage for Mac’s most ambitious and unapologetic project yet.

Southern Spectacle has been two years in the making,” shares Mac. “It’s bold, vulnerable and the most authentic I’ve ever been on a record. Every track is drawn from a lived experience, stories that shaped me — triumphs and setbacks. It’s my queer country experience seen through a technicolor neon lens. This album is me stepping into my power as a true ‘Southern spectacle,’ and I hope it helps folks find that same courage in themselves.”

Dubbed “country music’s very own Elton John” by PEOPLE, Mac will celebrate the album’s release tonight at 8 pm with a special performance at The Eighth Room. Limited tickets are available for purchase at eighthroom.com

Unafraid to sparkle in the spotlight – or speak his truth, Mac captures hearts with his Southern flair, raw truth and glitter-soaked twang. Southern Spectacle was produced by Jason Mater (with additional production by Sean Trainor, Warren Riker and HALLIE). The danceable fusion of country and modern pop was recorded over two days at Nashville’s Black River Studios and cements Mac’s reputation as one of the genre’s most original voices. 

“People want things to be like ‘this’ or like ‘that,’ and there’s not a lot of space for ‘both,’” Mac explains. “But I can be glamorous and flashy, and also raised on a Kentucky farm, with all the same values you have. I have just decided to embrace the full spectrum of who I am.
 
“I’m making music that I wish I had growing up – that I wish I could have seen myself in,” he shares. “And I feel like we’re doing something right.”
 
Mac was raised in Russellville, Kentucky, about an hour north of Nashville (and a world away from Music Row). A farm-and-church kid who loved The Spice Girls and Shania Twain and couldn’t stop singing, he soon moved on from bedroom vocal clinics to Sunday services and talent shows and started writing songs after losing a dear friend in high school. 
 
Mac also realized he was gay, and that was something to put out of sight. Enduring the typical pressure to “fix” his “unacceptable” truth, which he had fully internalized by age 22, he moved to Nashville to write songs he thought the mainstream would accept. By his own admission, nearly 10 years of struggle led nowhere – Mac’s agile vocal just wasn’t enough to overcome his vanilla vision of country pop. But with the pandemic, Mac realized he was doing “three chords and the truth” all wrong.
 
“I was trying to appease the masses and not ruffle feathers, or even hint at the fact I was a queer country singer,” he explains. “Then I decided to do what I loved and write songs without anything other than just being honest. With hindsight it’s like ‘Well, duh. That’s obviously what you should have been doing the whole time!’”
 
The creative epiphany worked wonders. Fusing vocal soul with a danceable country-funk mix (and the full fabulousness of his personality), 2023’s breakout hit “Disco Cowboy” set Mac free. The rapturous music video held the No. 1 spot on CMT’s 12-Pack Countdown for four weeks, leading to a full album of the same name and many conversations. 
 
Southern Spectacle is a definitive intersection of country music and queer identity. Twelve songs co-written by Mac with close friends (including an additional queer creator on most of the album’s tracks) mark a work of cloud-nine courage, with a resilient, revelatory sense of self-acceptance. Louder and prouder than ever, Mac dives further into the world he established on Disco Cowboy. “It’s so autobiographical to me, and also the starting point of where we left off,” he says. “This is the most honest I’ve been in any music – I really held no filter on it.”
 
In large part, that meant finally embracing his own story, contrasts and quirks included. 
 
“This album is a journey through a multitude of feelings – from feeling like you stand out in a small town, to growing up with an older sibling who was the epitome of everything your father wanted,” he says. “It feels like the complete story of where I’ve been, especially after the past two years.”
 
As a visible queer voice in country music today, Mac’s journey has not been without challenges. When he was scheduled to headline the Logan County Tobacco and Heritage Festival in his conservative hometown, backlash from local pastors sparked national headlines. His strength in the face of hate drew support from fans, hometown friends and celebrities alike – including Maren Morris, Kelsea Ballerini and Brandy Clark – and led to a guest appearance on Morris’ Lunatics Tour in Chicago.
 
As a lifelong outsider who’s learned to make his own space the central message of his work –  he wants everyone to know they matter, even if they’re complicated. So have a little fun.
 
“I hope that my community feels seen and represented and safe, and they have words for things they felt but were never able to explain,” he says. “For people outside of our community, I just hope they feel the joy – because that’s the way to make change. How do you argue with someone’s happiness?”
 
With his magnetic presence and rich storytelling, Mac continues to carve out space for queer voices in the country format showing that there’s room for every kind of story. For the latest news and updates follow along on InstagramTikTok and Facebook @adammacmusic and online at adammacmusic.com.