SPREAD EAGLE Unleashes New Single "Flat Earth Vultures" + Official Video

Today, hard rock veterans SPREAD EAGLE unleash their new single “Flat Earth Vultures,”taken from their upcoming album, ‘The Brutal Divine,’ out on June 12, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The new track arrives alongside an official video, available below.

SPREAD EAGLE are currently on the road on “The Brutal Divine Tour 2026,” with dates across the US, UK, and Europe throughout the summer. For the full list of dates, please see below and HERE.

On “Flat Earth Vultures,” the band comments:

“If there ever was a guitar riff that defines what street metal is, we’d say it’s 'Flat Earth Vultures.' Combined with an interesting lyrical observation on how the rich are making clowns of the rest of us, the track is an instant SPREAD EAGLE classic.”

Watch the Official Video for "Flat Earth Vultures" Below:

‘The Brutal Divine' is SPREAD EAGLE’s long-awaited fourth studio album and a fierce new chapter in the band’s uncompromising legacy. Known for their raw energy, streetwise attitude, and explosive live performances, they once again prove why they remain a vital force in modern hard rock.

The band described the new record as “an emotionally and musically heavy body of songs showcasing a unique command of power, dynamics, and melody. We have harnessed the energy of years of non-stop touring and turned it into a metal/punk thrill ride of an album."

“Lyrically, 'The Brutal Divine' challenges us to question our views and ask if we're truly as free-thinking as we may believe. Once that question is posed, the album progresses towards uplifting messages of hope and community”, they continued.

Fronted by the unmistakable voice of Ray West, the band delivers a powerful collection of songs that balance grit and melody, aggression and soul. Guitarist Gianmaria “Jommy” Puledda injects the record with razor-sharp riffs and soaring harmonies, while Rob De Luca(bass, vocals) and Rik De Luca (drums) form a thunderous rhythmic backbone that drives every track with authority and groove.

Produced by Rob De Luca, 'The Brutal Divine' captures the band at their most focused and dynamic - blending their classic hard rock roots with a darker, heavier edge. The album channels the intensity and authenticity that first put SPREAD EAGLE on the map, while showcasing a band that continues to evolve without losing its identity.

With a full slate of live dates planned in support of the release, SPREAD EAGLE is ready to bring 'The Brutal Divine' to stages around the world - where their music truly comes alive. This is hard rock delivered with conviction, attitude, and fire.

Pre-Order 'The Brutal Divine' HERE

"THE BRUTAL DIVINE TOUR 2026”

US Dates:

Apr 12-16 - Monsters Of Rock Cruise - Dominican Republic

Apr 17 - Casselberry, FL @ The Green Parrot

Apr 18 - Ft Myers, FL @ Stet’s Bar

Apr 19 - Davie, FL @ Cagney’s House of Rock

May 3 - Halethorpe, MD @ Fish Head Cantina

Jun 6 - Charlotte, NC @ Amos Southend

Jun 12 - Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz

Jun 13 - Newark, DE @ Halftime

Jun 19 - Norton, WV @ RimRocks Fest

EU Dates:

Aug 29 - Issenheim, France @ Rockfest

Sep 10 - Frankfurt, Germany @ Huhnerstall

Sep 11 - Lichtenfels, Germany @ Paunchy Cats

Sep 12 - Wroclaw, Poland @ Klub Muzyczny Liverpool

Sep 13 - Reichenbach, Germany @ Bergkeller

Sep 18 - Grebbestad, Sweden @ Rode Orm

Sep 23 - Southampton, England @ The Brook

Sep 24 - St Albans, England @ The Horn

Sep 25 - Isle of Wight, England @ Strings

Sep 26 - London, England @ New Cross Inn

Sep 27 - Derby, England @ The Victoria Inn

Sep 28 - Birmingham, England @ Subside

Sep 30 - Newcastle, England @ Trillians

Oct 1 - Edinburgh, Scotland @ Bannermans

Oct 2 - Buckley, Wales @ The Tivoli

Oct 3 - Harrogate, England @ The Den

Oct 4 - Stockport, England @ The Spinning Top

GET TICKETS HERE

SPREAD EAGLE are:

Ray West - Lead Vocals

Gianmaria “Jommy” Puledda - Guitars and Vocals

Rob De Luca - Bass and Vocals

Rik De Luca - Drums

Gåte Sign to Season of Mist with Release of New Single “Sannsiger” (ft. Maria Franz)

Season of Mist is proud to welcome Gåte.

Gåte are one of the most distinct bands to come out of Norway. Starting in the early 2000s, the band broke new ground by mixing Nordic folk tradition and modern rock. In 2002, their debut album entered at #1 on the Norwegian Albums chart and won them the Spellemann Award (Norwegian Grammy) for Best Newcomer. Following two more successful albums, the band took a hiatus before returning in 2017 to critical acclaim and sold-out performances. They represented Norway in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest and toured throughout Europe in 2025 with Leprous.

As they open a new chapter with Season of Mist, today, Gåte are releasing  “Sannsiger”, the first single from their soon-to-be-announced sixth studio album. Featuring Maria Franz from Season of Mist labelmate Heilung, the song sets a decisive tone for what the band has in store. It weaves Hardanger fiddle and nyckelharpa into their contemporary sound, threading together into an intense and immersive expression that’s shaped by repetition, tension and ritual movement.

Watch the music video for “Sannsiger” Below:

Stream “Sannsiger”

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“Signing with Season of Mist reflects a shared ambition to work without compromise and with a long-term vision for reaching an international audience”, Gåte says. “The title of our  new single, ‘Sannsiger’, is a figure who is found in folklore and belief systems across cultures. They are understood as someone who interprets signs, visions and divine messages, in order to foresee what lies ahead. Within the context of this song, they also represent those who dare to speak uncomfortable truths. Throughout history, and still today, such voices have often been silenced, punished or attacked for challenging what others wish to keep hidden”.  

“‘Sannsiger’ hit me from the very first moment that I heard it”, Heilung vocalist Maria Franz says. “The song’s raw energy immediately resonated with me. I’ve been a fan of Gåte for many years, so accepting the invitation was a no-brainer. The band were wonderful to work with, and I’m very excited to hear the rest of their upcoming album”.

In anticipation of their upcoming new album, today, Gåte are also announcing a fall headline tour. The tour will bring the band to nine cities across Norway, plus one date in Istanbul, Turkey. During this ten date run, they will perform “Sannsiger”, along with other new songs and fan favorites from their celebrated discography.

Gåte Concerts 2026

October 23 - Trondheim, Norway @ Havet [TICKETS]

October 30 - Drammen, Norway @ Union [TICKETS]

October 31 - Oslo, Norway @ Sentrum Scene [TICKETS]

November 5 - Haugesund, Norway @ Høvleriet [TICKETS]

November 6 - Stavanger, Norway @ Folken [TICKETS]

November 7 - Bergen, Norway @ Verftet [TICKETS]

November 12 - Skien, Norway @ Parkbiografen [TICKETS]

November 13 - Moss, Norway @ Verket Scene [TICKETS]

November 14 - Hamar, Norway @ Festiviteten [TICKETS]

November 21 - Istanbul, Turkey @ IF Performance [TICKETS]

Gåte are also performing an acoustic set at Castlefest in the Netherlands on August 1, plus another acoustic set as special guests for Wardruna at the Nordic Night event in Oslo on June 13.

Rooted in the intersection of Nordic folk tradition and contemporary rock, Gåte have spent over two decades developing a sound that feels both ancient and fiercely present. Drawing on centuries-old ballads, oral traditions and traditional vocal forms, the band transform these sources into music that is physical, emotionally direct and unmistakably their own.

“Gåte have been drawing from traditional music and transforming it with modern means into something new right from their beginning”, Metal Hammer writes.

Rather than treat tradition as a fixed reference, Gåte approach it as a living force. Old material is not preserved for its own sake, but reworked and recontextualized, allowing it to resonate with contemporary urgency and relevance.

“Our music comes from a place where tradition is not something fixed, but something alive” the band says. “We draw from old sources because they still speak to us, and because they allow us to express something honest and human today.”

Lineup

Gunnhild Sundli

Magnus Børmark

Jon Even Schärer

Mats Paulsen

Arn Andersson Todal

Recording Lineup for “Sannsiger”

Gunnhild Sundli - Vocals

Magnus Børmark - Nyckelharpa, Percussion, Programming, Background Vocals

Jon Even Schärer - Drums, Percussion, Synthesizers, Background Vocals,

Mats Paulsen - Electric bass

Arent Todal - Hardanger fiddle

Kristian Fanavoll Tvdet - Synthesizers, Programming

John Stenersen - Nyckelharpa

Guest musicians

Maria Franz - Vocals

Kristian Fanavall Tvedt - Synthesizers, Programming

Songwriting credits

Music by Magnus Børmark, Gunnhild Sundli, Kristian Fanavoll Tvedt, Jon Even Schärer

Lyrics by Magnus Børmark, Gunnhild Sundli, Kristian Fanavoll Tvedt

Recording credits

Recorded at Kulturläven and Øra Studio in Trondheim, Norway

Production credits

Produced by Kristian Fanavoll Tvedt and Magnus Børmark

Mixed and Mastered by Jacob Hansen

Booking contact
Geir Tore Grinde (gt@allthingslive.com)


Stream
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Afterlife Show Their "Bad Habits" With New Single

AFTERLIFE — Tyler Levenson (vocals), Andrew McGuire [guitar], Luke Walkinshaw [drums], and Tristan Edwards [bass] — have bad habits and they're sharing them! The band has just dropped the video for their frenetic and gloriously glitchy new single "Bad Habits."

Watch the video, which finds the band in performance mode, below. 

"'Bad Habits' is about realizing that your behavior or vices are negatively impacting the people around you," explains Levenson. "It captures the struggle between denial and self-awareness, ultimately becoming a cry for help. As people, we all struggle with life and the unfortunate circumstances it brings. Sometimes the ways we cope, the ways we 'get by' can become harmful, not only to ourselves but to those around us."

He continues, "One of my favorite deliveries in the song takes place in Verse Two, where I intensely describe my battle with denial: 'Then I put a fake face on, 'cause I'm headed to a place that I gotta get away from / Can you help me get away from all the pain, the doubt, the fear that traps me here?' The song is a perfect description of how I was feeling on a day-to-day basis at various points in my life."

Also, Afterlife were just added to Welcome to Rockville in Daytona Beach, Florida. They will appear on Thursday, May 7.

Upon solidifying their lineup back in the 2017s, the members of Afterlife bonded over influences like Slipknot, Linkin Park, and Papa Roach as they cultivated their own sound. As a unit, they locked into a groove and dropped the Vicious Cycle EP that same year. Speaking to the excitement around the band, they sold out their very first headline gig: the EP’s release show. Catalyzing their momentum, they hit the studio with producer Zakk Cervini [Bring Me The Horizon, Bad Omens, Poppy] and dropped their debut album Breaking Point during 2019.

Pushing forward, they evolved once again with the full-length Part of Me [2021]. Beyond amassing millions of streams, they've shared stages with the likes of Ice Nine Kills, From Ashes To New, Crown The Empire, Bury Tomorrow, Rise Of The Northstar, Zero 9:36, and more. Gracing the bills of some of the country's biggest rock festivals, they've ignited Welcome To Rockville, Louder Than Life, Inkcarceration Festival (Main Stage), Shiprocked Cruise, and Blue Ridge Rock Festival. Meanwhile, they have received widespread critical acclaim from Alternative Press, Rock Sound, Metal Hammer, Revolver, Loudwire, Substream Magazine, Knotfest, and more.  

In 2024, the band independently released their smashing single "Bleed You Dry," opening the door to a surge virality on TikTok. Afterlife premiered the song live for the first time ever at Welcome To Rockville, and it remains a live staple. Moreover, "Bleed You Dry" quickly piled up north of 15 million collective streams and views.  

Renowned for explosive live shows, witnessing one gig was all it took for Mascot Records to sign them in 2025. Shortly after inking their deal, the group hit the studio with producers Zach Jones [Crown The Empire, Nothing More, We Came As Romans, Pop Evil] and Austin Coupe [Papa Roach, The Devil Wears Prada, Thousand Below, Moodring]

ARTWORK CREDIT: Kevin Moore

NYC's Julia Greenberg shares 'Leaves' single, a masterclass in the art of letting go

NYC-based singer-songwriter Julia Greenberg presents her new single 'Leaves', an uplifting track that feels remarkably hopeful despite being written amidst the quiet wreckage of personal loss. Mastering the art of letting go, she offers a poignant reminder that some seasons simply cannot be held captive. This is a hauntingly graceful prelude to her 'Born Sentimental' EP, slated for June release via New Jersey's Magic Door Record Label.

Directed by Julia Greenberg and edited by Nico Greenberg with Yumiko Takagi as director or photography, the accompanying video captures a small-town schoolhouse that is "frozen in time", this setting serving as a poignant monument to the people and milestones we’ve moved on from. The lens treats these relics as a visual meditation on the bittersweet friction between honoring our most precious, fleeting memories and finding the courage to keep walking toward the hope of an unmapped horizon.

'Leaves' sets the tone for the EP. Written over several years in the aftermath of a personal tragedy, the song is reminder that, try as we might, we can’t hang on to those autumn leaves. Referencing the incomparable and oft interpreted Kurt Weill song, Julia chastises herself: “There’s nothing dumber, than the girl who sings September Song in summer”, as she ruminates over her guitar in the shade while everyone else is at the lake.

Recorded live at Chrometop Studios, this music vibrates with the raw, lived-in chemistry of a quartet that has spent half a decade honing these stories while touring the Northeast, capturing their emotional and creative connections and vulnerabilities. It’s a deeply personal and gorgeous collision of alt-country grit and the sophisticated wit of American Standards, capturing a vulnerability that feels both timeless and bracingly honest. Co-produced by Bob Perry (The Winter Hours) and Julia Greenberg, this EP was engineered by Bob Perry and mastered by Ray Ketchem (Guided by Voices, Elk City, Gramercy Arms, Luna, Crash Harmony) at Magic Door Recording Studio in Montclair, NJ.

"These songs are unapologetically written and sung by a woman who has been around a while and has seen and lost a thing or two—and knows the power of the proximity of funny and mournful. The songs, and the kind of raw way I’m putting them out into the world, is a reaction to all the screens, and filters and bullshit projections of ourselves that rule us," says Julia Greenberg.

A chanteuse, theater composer and filmmaker with roots in the downtown NYC music scene, Julia Greenberg has released two albums of original music - 'Past Your Eyes'and 'Greenland' - both produced by James Mastro (The Bongos, Mott the Hoople, Ian Hunter, Patti Smith, John Cale). Her her music has been featured on 'This American Life' (including the ever-popular Dr. Phil episode, in which Phil Collins evaluates a breakup song she co-wrote), and Ronnie Spector also recorded one of her songs.

Greenberg's award-winning documentary 'Dory Previn: On My Way to Where' can now be watched on PBS, having had its world premiere at the SXSW Film & TV Festival in 2024. Prior to directing the film, Julia became the foremost interpreter of Previn’s music, performing her work around the country at venues such as Joe’s Pub, Mass MoCA, the 92nd Street Y, the Houston Museum of Fine Arts, and on WFMU and WNYC radio. She is also the archivist for Previn's estate.

Apart from co-writing the hit off-Broadway rock opera 'People Are Wrong!' with Robin Goldwasser, she composed the music for the off-Broadway play 'Cavedweller' with "Hedwig and the Angry Inch" composer Stephen Trask. In her spare time, she is a health justice advocate and co-curates the music program at the Rock Valley Schoolhouse in the Catskills.

"After years of interpreting other people’s songs and making a film about my musical idol, Dory Previn, this release feels like some kind of catharsis. It’s just me and my unadorned voice and musical companions of the last decade, doing what we do live, captured so beautifully by engineer and co-producer Bob Perry," says Julia Greenberg.

As of April 21, 'Leaves' is available across digital platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon and Bandcamp, where it is currently available for download. On June 11, the 'Born Sentimental' EP will be released via Magic Door Record Label.

CREDITS
Music & lyrics for all songs written by Julia Greenberg
Jeremy Chatzky - upright bass
Will Holshouser - accordion
Tricia Scotti - backing vocals
Julia Greenberg - acoustic guitar
Bob Perry - electric guitar
Paul Moschella - drums
Stephanie Seymour - percussion
Recorded at Chrometop Studios
Co-produced by Bob Perry and Julia Greenberg
Engineered by Bob Perry
Mastered by Ray Ketchem at Magic Door Recording
Cover artwork by Jamil Azam
Artist photos by Yumiko Takagi
Released by Magic Door Record Label
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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SOULFLY Unleash Gritty Animated Visual for 'Favela/Dystopia'

Arizona extreme metal trailblazers SOULFLY unleash the groove-heavy onslaught of 'Favela/Dystopia.' Taken from their latest album, Chama, the track features Zyon Cavalera commanding the kit, injecting a modern intensity into the band's signature tribal-infused sound.

For this visual journey, the band enlisted Matt Creeptoon to bring the track to life through haunting animation. The video offers a stark, unflinching portrayal of life within the Brazilian favelas, perfectly capturing the gritty reality behind 'Favela/Dystopia.' 

Watch the gritty new animated video for 'Favela/Dystopia'—a visceral portrayal of the struggle, Below: 

Max Cavalera states, “Nightmare Before Christmas meets City of God! This video showcases the struggles of Brazilians living in the favellas, with the thrash  Metal side of Soulfly’s Chama. Amazing animation by Matt Creeptoon!”

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

The onslaught continues! SOULFLY are entering the home stretch of their U.S. trek, supporting the mighty GWAR on 'The Gor-Gor Strikes Back Tour with KING PARROT.

04.14.2026  Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
04.15.2026  Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
04.17.2026  Sacramento, CA @ Channel 24
04.18.2026  Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco
04.19.2026  San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
04.20.2026  Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theater
04.21.2026  Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
04.23.2026  Austin, TX @ Emo's
04.24.2026  Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
04.25.2026  Mobile, AL @ Soul Kitchen Music Hall
04.27.2026  Chattanooga, TN @ The Signal
04.28.2026  Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
04.29.2026  Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore

Purchase 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:
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www.instagram.com/thesoulflytribe
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www.youtube.com/@soulfly
www.tiktok.com/@thesoulflytribe

Erdve Bury Deeper Into What Remains on New Single "Ydos"

ERDVE are releasing "Ydos," the second single from the experimental sludge metal band’s upcoming third album Epigrama. Following the album’s grief-stricken lead single “Nyra”, “Ydos” moves deeper into a corroded place where self-doubt calcifies into something closer to self-destruction.

Watch the music video for “Ydos” Below:

Epigrama comes out May 29, 2026 on Season of Mist.

Pre-order & pre-save

https://orcd.co/erdveepigrama

Where Erdve’s debut album, Vaitojimas, laid the foundation, the band’s follow-up, Savigaila, pushed against it until something cracked. What follows now is not a next step but a deliberate pause, a period of stepping back from the noise to ask what the music is for, and what it needs to become in order to mean something true.

Epigrama answers that question but not in a comfortable way. The album was made with the care that comes from having learned, through trial and error, what it means to create without compromise. The band wrote, recorded, mixed, mastered, photographed and designed it themselves. Handing any part of it to someone else, would have been a betrayal of everything the album is about. Accountability runs through it like a fault line.

“Ydos” speaks to the weakness of facing the truth, shame and the inability to impose judgement upon oneself. The song is a descent from stagnation into what Erdve envision as the gradual consumption of the last remaining spark of life.

The band is known to dive into unexpected ventures by choosing to perform in places that intuitively seem incoherent to the type of music being played or are not considered to be regular venues. First such show took place in the church of St. John's 2019 and another one in Lukiškės Ex-Prison, both in Vilnius, Lithuania.

After the second album, the band took some time to rediscover their relationship with music and identified the elements that would convey their future vision in the most truthful way. This idea is followed by their 2026 release - EPIGRAMA, that delivers a familiar, yet a fundamentally different approach towards experimenting within the confines of heavy music and reflective storytelling. The goal was to craft a meticulous consistency between the music, lyrics and sound production, where every aspect of the song works together to create meaningful impact. This album marks a new beginning for ERDVE, in the process of rediscovery, experimentation and raw expression.

Line-up:

Vaidotas Darulis — Vocals, Guitars

Adomas Varnelis — Guitar

Valdas Voveraitis — Drums

Karolis Urbanavičius — Bass

Production Credits:

Self-produced by Vaidotas Darulis & Adomas Varnelis.
Mixed Vaidotas Darulis & Adomas Varnelis.
Mastered by Vaidotas Darulis.

Cover Art:

Photography by Vaidotas Darulis.

Designed by Vaidotas Darulis,

Vainius Česnauskas (https://www.instagram.com/vainius.art/),

Marija Česnauskienė-Dvarionaitė (https://www.instagram.com/maryces.art/).

Pre-order & pre-save

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Available Formats:
CD Digipak

Digital Download

12” Vinyl Gatefold — Black

12” Coloured Vinyl Gatefold — Silver, Black & White Marbled

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Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/13602259

VENOM ANNOUNCE THEIR NEW SINGLE ‘KICKED OUTTA HELL’ PLUS GLOBAL ALBUM LISTENING EVENTS

The second single from Venom’s forthcoming new album, Into Oblivion, is the bludgeoning Kicked Outta Hell, which is a ferocious thrasher of a track and while it has hints of classic Venom it also has a modern twist of brutality. Destined to be another crowd pleaser in the live arena, it’s without doubt one of the heaviest tracks Venom have ever penned. Cronos smirks, ‘This one is me just having fun. I’m putting myself above the Devil in the lyric, which I think is an interesting twist. The Devil’s pissed off with us!’. Dante gestures, ‘You’re not staying in hell, get out!’.Rage affirms, ‘It’s one of the heaviest songs on the album, it’s grinding & straight ahead.’

‘Into Oblivion’ is Venom’s sixteenth studio album and features the long-standing line up of Cronos (bass/vocals and founding member), Rage (guitar) and Dante (drums) and marks their first new recordings since 2018’s, ‘Storm The Gates’. Into Oblivion consists of thirteen songs that are signature Venom: heavy, evil and catchy. There’s a combination of their classic 80’s sound adjacent to a more modern, progressive approach but without losing any of their fire and brimstone of old. 

PREORDERS HERE – https://venomslegions.lnk.to/intooblivionPR 

To celebrate the release of Into Oblivion, Venom will be hosting several album listening parties around the world on the day before release, Thursday April 30th. There will be freebies and a chance to win a signed set of test presses at every event. Come along and enjoy an evening of Metal Bloody Metal at these venues!

• HELGI’S BAR, LONDON UK

  • 177 Mare Street, London, E8 3RH

• HEADBANGERS PUB, MILAN, IT

  • Via Tito Livio 33/A, 20137 Milano

• DR FEELGOOD: ROCK BEER TEMPLE, PARIS, FR

  • 34 Rue Keller, 75011 Paris

• DUFF’S, BROOKLYN NEW YORK, USA

  • 168 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

• THE METAL BAR, SAO PAULO, BR

  • R.Artur De Azevedo, 637 – Cerquiera Cesar, Sao Paulo – SP 05404-011

• BALLROOM KAPERFAHRT, HAMBURG DE

  • Landungsbrücken – Brücke 6, 20359 Hamburg

‘Into Oblivion’ will be released on May 1st 2026 via Noise/BMG and is available for preorder now and is available in these formats.

• Double, gatefold smoke vinyl

• Double, gatefold clear, black & red splatter vinyl (Limited Edition)

• CD digisleeve with 16-page booklet

• Digital

Guitar Powerhouse JARED JAMES NICHOLS Unveils New Single "Runnin' Hot" + Official Music Video

Today, JARED JAMES NICHOLS is proud to unveil his new single, "Runnin' Hot," taken from his upcoming fourth studio album, 'Louder Than Fate,' due out on June 5, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. "Runnin' Hot" was produced, mixed, and engineered by Jay Ruston. The accompanying music video, found below, was filmed, directed, and edited by Speed Rabbit Films.

JARED comments on the new track:

“'Runnin’ Hot' was written with a dear friend of mine and rock-and-roll maniac, Tuk Smith. We wanted to tap into everything we love about this music—something real, raw, and fun. Shooting the music video took that mantra even further. Elvis James brought the same energy behind the camera, and the result is a laugh-out-loud, wildly entertaining watch.”

A set of record-release shows kicks off in Teaneck, NJ, on May 29th, and a list of his upcoming live dates can be found below.

Watch the Official Video for "Runnin' Hot"

Produced and mixed by Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Stone Sour, Amon Amarth, Skindred,

and Steel Panther) with additional production by Roger Alan Nichols (Larkin Poe, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown and Hayley Williams of Paramore), 'Louder Than Fate' balances muscle and melody, combining thunderous riffs, searing solos, and emotionally charged vocals with a modern, punchy production. The songs move effortlessly between hard-hitting rock anthems and more reflective, dynamic moments, showcasing NICHOLS’ ability to fuse classic influences with a contemporary edge. Tracks like “Bending or Breaking” and “Killing Time” expand the sonic palette with subtle keyboards and cinematic string arrangements, adding depth without ever sacrificing power.

Since his breakout debut, JARED JAMES NICHOLS has built a reputation as one of the most electrifying guitarists and performers of his generation. Known for his unmistakable tone, fearless playing style, and commanding stage presence, he has toured extensively across the US and Europe, sharing stages with some of the biggest names in rock and earning praise from fans and critics alike.

'Louder Than Fate' is not just an album — it’s a declaration. A record that speaks to resilience, conviction, and the unstoppable force of an artist who plays every note as if it truly matters. Loud, honest, and deeply human, this is JARED JAMES NICHOLS at his absolute best.

NICHOLS comments on 'Louder Than Fate':

“I’m beyond excited for this record. I’ve been counting down the days until its release like it’s a personal holiday. If the singles are any hint for you, there are plenty of riffs ripping through the speakers like a buzz saw. But going deeper into the record, there are tons of different emotions and sounds that I have yet to explore as a singer/songwriter. I am personally thrilled to share different shades of myself on this record, giving so much more depth and insight to the listener. Get ready for ‘Louder than Fate’."

Pre-Order 'Louder Than Fate' HERE

Produced & Mixed by Jay Ruston

Except * Produced & Mixed by Roger Alan Nichols

Record Release Shows:

May 29th - Teaneck, NJ @ Debonair Music Hall

June 3rd- Sweden Rock Festival **

June 6th - London, UK @ The Lexington

June 10th - Nashville, TN @ The Basement East

Arena Releases Re-Imagined Version of Lou Gramm's "Just Between You and Me" via Retro Synth Records

Alt/Pop/Synthwave artist Arena returns with a powerful re-imagining of Lou Gramm’s iconic hit “Just Between You and Me,” delivering a modern, synth-driven take on the classic track while honoring its timeless heart. The song was produced by Justin "JD" deBlieck (Ice Nine Kills).
 

“Covering 'Just Between You and Me' honestly meant a lot to me. Being from Rochester, NY and growing up knowing that a voice as legendary as Lou Gramm came from the same place—it hits different. There’s a real pride in that. I didn’t want to just cover the song, I wanted to do it justice while bringing my own sound into it. It’s one of those moments where everything just feels aligned," says Arena.

The collaboration marks a full-circle moment for Arena, who has been driven by music from a young age. Picking up his first guitar at the age of 10, Joey Arenaknew there was no “Plan B”—music was his calling. By 17, he was already a road-seasoned performer, playing night after night and steadily building a loyal fanbase. Hailing from Rochester, NY—a city that’s produced household names like Lou Gramm and Steve Gadd—Arena’s musical journey is deeply rooted in a city rich with artistry and influence.

"Just Between You and Me" is now available on all major streaming platforms via Retro Synth Records.

"Just Between You and Me" can be Streamed/Downloaded here:

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WATCH "Just Between You And Me" Official Music Video Below:

Arena is the neon-lit solo synthwave project of Joey Arena, blending cinematic 80s nostalgia with modern polish and emotional depth. Drawing inspiration from the golden age of analog synths, arena rock, and late-night cityscapes, Arena delivers a sound that feels both timeless and urgent—like a soundtrack to a memory you never lived, but somehow remember.

The project made an immediate impact with its debut single—a reimagined cover of "Dreams" by Van Halen—which caught the attention and endorsement of rock icon Sammy Hagar himself. That early recognition set the tone for Arena’s trajectory: honoring legends while carving out a distinct sonic identity.

Building on that momentum, Arena went on to release three singles under a subsidiary of Warner Music Group, further cementing the project’s place in the modern synthwave and retro revival scene. Arena continued bridging generations with a powerful cover of "No Easy Way Out"—featuring original artist Robert Tepper—bringing new life to an iconic anthem.

Now, Arena returns with a deeply personal release: a synth-driven reinterpretation of

"Just Between You and Me" by fellow Rochester, New York native Lou Gramm. It’s a full-circle moment—paying homage to hometown roots while pushing the sound forward into new territory.

With each release, Arena continues to blur the lines between past and present—reviving the spirit of arena rock through a synthwave lens, and proving that some sounds never fade… they evolve.

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The Amity Affliction Drop New Single "Heaven Sent" From "House Of Cards" Out 4/24

With just weeks to go until the release of their ferocious new album HOUSE OF CARDS, Australian heavy icons THE AMITY AFFLICTION share a fresh teaser of what is to come with the powerful single "HEAVEN SENT." Listen below.

The release of this new track sees THE AMITY AFFLICTION step further into blistering new territory as songwriters and a creative unit — the single standing as a prime example of the unwavering intensity marking the HOUSE OF CARDS era.

Following on from singles "BLEED" and "HOUSE OF CARDS," the latest from THE AMITY AFFLICTION take the listener back into a personal memory JOEL BIRCH found himself revisiting during the songwriting process. The impact of trauma experienced as a young person, the way it can shape us in good ways and bad; ultimately, the choices people make in navigating their way through such times in pursuit of peace. 

Birch's songwriting, evidenced right throughout HOUSE OF CARDS, draws heavily on different moments of struggle and overcoming; "HEAVEN SENT" focuses on the relationship between himself and his stepfather. 

As he explains, "This is one of the darker songs on the album, the first line references one of a handful of memories I have from when I was really young and my stepfather still smoked. He put his cigarette out on my arm at a party and then played it off as an accident. My mother was busy getting drunk and brushed it off and told me to keep it moving, basically. The rest of the song is a snapshot of my home life in some ways and the way the abuse was cyclical in nature and always prefaced by or followed by 'I love you,' which obviously creates some strange and unhealthy ways for a young person to understand their relationship to a parent."

2026 has already proved to be a busy and fruitful one for THE AMITY AFFLICTION; the preparation of this new album coinciding with an extensive tour of regional Australia, and the development of an international touring schedule that will see the band return to stages across North America, Europe and the UK. 

THE AMITY AFFLICTION ON TOUR:
WITH AUGUST BURNS RED +  BOUNDARIES + HEAVENSGATE:
4/10 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium*
4/11 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall*
4/12 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
4/14 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore
4/15 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle
4/16 — Orlando, FL — House of Blues
4/18 — New Orleans, LA — The Fillmore
4/19 — Dallas, TX — The Bomb Factory
4/21 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
4/22 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Event Center (Outdoors)
4/24 — Phoenix, AZ — The Marquee
4/25 — San Diego, CA — Soma
4/26 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
4/28 — Sacramento, CA — Channel 24
4/29 — Garden City, ID — Revolution Concert House
5/1 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union Event Center
5/2 — Denver, CO — The Fillmore
5/3 — Omaha, NE — The Astro Theater
5/5 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore
5/6 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
5/8 — Chicago, IL — Riviera Theatre
5/9 — Royal Oak, MI — Royal Oak Music Theatre
5/10 — Toronto, ON — History
5/12 — Montreal, QC — Mtelus
5/13 — Brooklyn, NY — Brooklyn Paramount
5/15 — Baltimore, MD — Nevermore Hall
5/16 — Columbus, OH — Sonic Temple**
5/17 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore
*With Dreamwake, No Heavensgate
**Festival Date (ABR + TAA Only)

Archers Drop Visualizer for Dynamic New Single "Say So"

FEARLESS RECORDS recently welcomed rising Wisconsin-based rock bandARCHERS — Nathanael Pulley [vocals], Ben Koehler [guitar] and Grayson Mesarosh [drums] —to the label's global roster.

Fresh off their winter tour supporting Nothing More and Catch Your Breath, Archers drop another banger! They have shared the visualizer for new single "Say So." Below.

Co-written and co-produced by Erik Ron (Bad Omens, From Ashes to New, Motionless in White) and Jon Eberhard (I Prevail, Wind Walkers, Hollywood Undead, Sleeping with Sirens), the song deftly demonstrates the band's mastery of dynamics. The moody verses collide into the explosive and frenetic choruses and a ballistic breakdown, making for a overall thrilling listen.

"'Say So' is a song about the frustration of knowing a relationship is coming to an end," offers the band. "Knowing that and wanting to rip the band-aid off instead of simply waiting for the inevitable."

Archers are returning to the road this month, heading to Europe for a run of performances. All dates are below. They will also appear at Welcome to Rockville in the U.S. next month, in addition to Inkcarceration in July and Louder Than Life in September.

"SAY SO" follows "THE DIRT," the band's debut single for the label.

FESTIVALS:
5/7 — Daytona Beach, FL — Welcome To Rockville
7/18 — Mansfield, OH — Inkcarceration
9/17 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life

South Arcade Reveal Video For New Single "Superman" | Tickets On Sale Now For Biggest Headline Show Yet!

In the midst of their biggest year to date, South Arcade return with their first release of 2026.

"SUPERMAN" is available everywhere now. Listen here.

"SUPERMAN" blends the band's signature, Y2K-inspired sound with a dynamic mix of genre influences, creating a track that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern. Glitchy pop production and punchy alt-rock energy collide as the song builds around anthemic hooks and heavy choruses.

Speaking of the track, the four-piece said:
 "'SUPERMAN' is about being pushed past breaking point. All patience has tapped out and you put the song on as your rage anthem. We found it funny how the verses are so chill then it just suddenly goes crazy, which kind of summed up the feelings we wanted. When you're sick of being the one who always holds it together and something has pushed you over the edge."

Directed by DOGBRAIN, "SUPERMAN" is accompanied by the official music video, which brings their rebellious energy to life through a striking concept exploring the gap between the rage fantasy and the socially acceptable response. Each band member appears as an ordinary "civilian" in a mundane, mildly oppressive situation. As the track builds, the pre-chorus fractures reality into cinematic bursts of cartoonish violence before the chorus snaps everything back into place, grounding us in the social norms we're expected to uphold. As the video unfolds, it becomes clear these explosive alter egos never truly exist; they’re intrusive thoughts. The video offers a darkly playful commentary on the tension between inner emotion and outward composure.

Watch the video Below:

The track comes after the announcement of the band's biggest headline show to date. On February 25, 2027, the band is set to play a show at London's iconic O2 Academy Brixton marking a major milestone in their rapid rise. The band announced the show in front of thousands while playing The O2 Arena supporting 5 Seconds Of Summer on their massive Everyone's A Star UK and EU tour last week and have been teasing the new song during their set reaching thousands of new fans.

Speaking of the O2 Academy Brixton show, the band has said: 
"We can't quite believe we're saying it but we're so excited we can announce our crazy plan to headline Brixton O2 Academy! It's such a cool venue and one we've seen so many amazing bands in so to be able to step onto that stage still doesn't quite make sense to us! Now we just need to find some more huge spray cans…"

SOUTH ARCADE U.S. TOUR DATES:
Idobi Radio Summer School Tour,  6/20-7/23:
Vans Warped Tour,  7/25-26, 11/14-15:
6/20—Los Angeles, CA—The Belasco
6/21—Phoenix, AZ—The Van Buren
6/23—Dallas, TX—House of Blues
6/24—Houston, TX—House of Blues
6/26—Orlando, FL—House of Blues
6/27—Atlanta, GA—Buckhead Theatre
6/28—Charlotte, NC—The Fillmore
6/30—Silver Spring, MD—The Fillmore Silver Spring
7/1—New York, NY—Irving Plaza
7/5—New Haven, CT—Toad’s Place
7/7—Boston, MA—House of Blues
7/8—Allentown, PA—Archer Music Hall
7/10—McKees Rocks, PA—Roxian Theatre
7/11—Cleveland, OH—House of Blues
7/12—Cincinnati, OH—Bogart’s
7/14—Detroit, MI—Saint Andrew’s Hall
7/16—Chicago, IL—House of Blues
7/17—Minneapolis, MN—Uptown Theater
7/19—Denver, CO—Summit
7/20—Salt Lake City, UT—The Depot
7/22—Seattle, WA—Showbox SoDo
7/23—Portland, OR—McMenamins Crystal Ballroom
7/25 — Long Beach, CA—Vans Warped Tour
7/26—Long Beach, CA—Vans Warped Tour
11/14—Orlando, FL—Vans Warped Tour
11/15—Orlando, FL—Vans Warped Tour 

SOUTH ARCADE ARE:
Harmony Cavelle (vocals)
Harry Winks (guitar)
Ollie Green (bass)
Cody Jones (drums)

Thrash Metal Outfit NUKEM Unleashes Video for New Song, "Policies of Hate," New Album out NOW

California has always been fertile ground for thrash metal, leading the charge with some of the genre's most legendary acts. San Diego's NUKEM follows in the footsteps of thrash metal's founding fathers, producing the kind of time-tested, neck-breaking thrash that invokes deep nostalgia while still sounding fresh and modern.

The thrashers are now pummeling fans with a performance video for the single "Policies of Hate," which can be watched below.

The track is taken from the band's new sophomore full-length, 'The Grave Remains,' which was just released on this Friday, April 10, via Redefining Darkness. The album can be purchased in the U.S. HERE and the rest of the world HERE.

Nukem is a Thrash metal force from San Diego, California, that delivers an honest, old school thrash attack. Formed in 2012, Nukem released their 2016 debut album "The Unholy Trinity,' which was mixed & mastered by Ulrich Wild (Pantera, Static X, Dethklok, White Zombie) and was released via Sleaszy Rider Records out of Greece.

Nukem had entered the studio in 2024 once again with Ulrich Wild to work on our second album. Ten songs of pure molten metal! Some songs are full on unstoppable Bay Area style Thrash metal violence while others are more of a mid tempo power groove. Nukem has now forged a new union with Redefining Darkness for the release of their oncoming onslaught... stay tuned!

Recording Lineup:

Steve Brogden - Vocals & Guitar

Norm Leggio - Drums

Don Lauder - Bass

Live Lineup:

Steve Brogden - Vocals & Guitar

Norm Leggio - Drums

Don Lauder - Bass

Xander Gambini - Guitar

Special Guests:

Gary Holt (Exodus, Slayer) - Solo on 'Empress of Evil'

Lee Altus (Exodus/Heathen) - Solo on 'Don’t believe a word'

Rob Cavestany (Death Angel) - Solo on 'Into the Kill Zone'

Russ Tippons (Satan) - Solo on 'Random Acts of Violence'

Laura Christine (Dark Angel/Warface) - Solo on 'Empress of Evil'

Cover Art: Megan Mushi

Produced by Steve Brogden & Nukem

Recorded at The Wilderness with Ulrich Wild & Forge Audio with Steve Brogden  

Forge Audio with Steve Brogden

Mixed by Ulrich Wild 

Mastered by Maor Appelbaum

For Fans Of: Exodus, Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Overkill

Pre-orders (USA): https://tornfromthegrave.us/collections/nukem

Pre-orders (Rest of World): https://tornfromthegrave.com/collections/nukem

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The artwork for 'The Grave Remains' was created by Megan Mushi

SIIN Unleashes “LOADED” A High-Voltage Anthem

Lock in, turn it up, and brace for impact. Rising rock force SIIN has officially dropped their explosive new single, “Loaded," a relentless, adrenaline-fueled track that hits like a shot of pure energy straight to the chest.

From the first note, “Loaded” makes its mission clear: this is not background music—this is a full-blown sonic assault. Driven by crushing riffs, pounding rhythms, and a vocal performance that walks the line between grit and swagger, SIINdelivers a track that demands attention and refuses to let go.

“Loaded” captures the feeling of being on the edge, amped up, fired up, and ready to take on anything in your path. It’s a song about pressure, power, and the moment right before everything explodes.

With a sound that blends modern rock intensity with a raw, unapologetic edge, SIIN is carving out their place in a crowded scene by doing one thing better than most—bringing real energy back to rock.

Already gaining momentum and turning heads, SIIN continues to prove they’re not just another band, they’re a movement in the making. “Loaded” is a statement of intent, and it’s loud, confident, and impossible to ignore.

As a regional touring act from the midwest. SIIN is known for their stage presence and high energy brand of rock. Described as having a modern throwback sound, they have deservedly established themselves as a fan favorite.

The infectious energy of these veteran musicians exudes from the stage during every performance, and they consistently leave crowds begging for more.



Always giving all they've got, their reputation to deliver a dynamic, hard core show has made SIIN an unquestionable staple in the rock scene.

Matt Elder (lead vocals)

PJ Alvarez (drums and vocals)

Bill Bhullar (guitar and vocals)

Leon Tompkins (bass and vocals)

Sam Bello (guitar and vocals)

Cryptopsy Release Uncensored Version of “Malicious Needs” Video

30 years since they first donned metal’s crown of horns, Cryptopsy remain insatiable as ever. The Montreal legends’ latest album, An Insatiable Violence, received their second nomination for Best Metal/Hard Music Album at this year’s JUNO Awards, a category they won two years ago. Now, as they prepare to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their Decibel Hall of Fame inducted album, None So Vile, with a headlining run on this year’s Decibel Magazine Tour, Cryptopsy are proving once more why they are the most vile band in death metal.      

Today, Cryptopsy are releasing the uncensored version of the music video for “Malicious Needs”, the second single and harrowing finale of An Insatiable Violence.  While initially labeled too vile for unfiltered consumption on YouTube, the uncensored video fully reveals the explicit desires feeding our digital fantasies.  

“‘Malicious Needs’ is the last song that we wrote for An Insatiable Violence and right away, we were all completely enamored with it”, Cryptopsy vocalist Matt McGachy says. “We are thrilled to finally unleash the fully uncensored version of the video, which brings the dystopian horror story behind our latest album writhing and screaming into the light! Come see us perform this song during our headline set on this year’s Decibel Magazine Tour, which starts this month! ”.

“Between the strength of the material on their latest release, An Insatiable Violence, and the anniversary celebration of their landmark, None So Vile, 2026 is clearly the year of Peak Cryptopsy”, Decibel Magazine’s Editor-In-Chief Albert Mudrian says. “We couldn’t be more honored to bring the band’s paramount present and potent past together to headline this year’s Decibel Magazine Tour”.

Watch the uncensored video for “Malicious Needs” Below.

Chat with Matt McGachy ahead of Cryptopsy’s headline run on The Decibel Magazine Tour during this Saturday’s Reddit AMA.

Cryptopsy Reddit AMA

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Saturday, April 18 @ 1 pm Eastern Time

https://www.reddit.com/r/TechnicalDeathMetal/comments/1sjj69j/cryptopsy_ama_saturday_april_18_1_pm_eastern_time/

The Decibel Magazine Tour 2026

with Cryptopsy (celebrating 30 years of None So Vile), Necrot, Fulci and Blood Monolith

Get tickets: https://www.decibelmagazine.com/events/tour/

April 30 - Worcester, MA @ Palladium (Upstairs) [TICKETS]

May 1 - Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Monarch [TICKETS]

May 2 - Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage [TICKETS]

May 3 - Philadelphia, PA @ Decibel Metal & Beer Philly [TICKETS]

May 5 - Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Hell) [TICKETS]

May 7 - Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall [TICKETS]

May 8 - Dallas, TX @ The Studio [TICKETS]

May 9 - Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live [TICKETS]

May 12 - Los Angeles, CA @ Belasco [TICKETS]

May 13 - San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick [TICKETS]

May 14 - Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone [TICKETS]

May 16 - Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater [TICKETS]

May 17 - Seattle, WA @ El Corazon [TICKETS]

May 20 - Denver, CO @ Oriental Theater [TICKETS]

May 22 - Minneapolis, MN @ Fine Line Music Cafe [TICKETS]

May 23 - Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge [TICKETS]

May 24 - Detroit, MI @ Crofoot Ballroom [TICKETS]

May 25 - Cleveland, OH @ The Grog Shop [TICKETS]

May 26 - Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground [TICKETS]

May 27 - Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace [TICKETS]

May 28 - Montreal, QC @ Fairmount Theatre [TICKETS]

An Insatiable Violence, None So Vile and other albums from Cryptopsy’s fearsome discography are now available through Season of Mist

Order

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With Cryptopsy’s latest career renaissance showing no signs of slowing down, the recent accolades are only the beginning. An Insatiable Violence reaches a new peak in a career loaded with them.

Lineup

Flo Mounier - Drums

Matt McGachy - Vocals

Christian Donaldson - Guitar

Oli Pinard - Bass

Guest Musicians

Mike DiSalvo performs vocals on "Embrace the Nihility"

Recording, Mixing & Mastering Studio

Christian Donaldson’s Studio

Production, Sound & Mixing Engineer

Christian Donaldson

Cover Art

Martin Lacroix

Photography

Maciej Pieloch

Biography

Adrien Begrand

Pre-order & Pre-save

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USA - Continental Touring

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Europe - Avocado Booking

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KHEMMIS ANNOUNCE NEW SELF-TITLED ALBUM OUT JUNE 12TH

KHEMMIS returns! Denver’s colossal heavy metal band is back with their massively anticipated fifth album, due out June 12th via Nuclear Blast Records. The self-titled record — the follow-up to 2021’s heralded Deceiver — represents KHEMMIS in their truest form: disciples of the riff. Adorned with artwork from Christopher Remmers and featuring eight tracks of unadulterated, monolithic metal, Khemmis is a celebration of heavy music, bound by the camaraderie and shared passion that was reignited during its recording.

Commenting on the impending album, guitarist/vocalist Ben Hutcherson states:

“We decided early in the songwriting process that we wanted to write a tight, high-energy album that retained the essential ‘Khemmis sound’ while also embodying the joy of creating, experiencing, and loving heavy metal. Ours have always been deeply personal songs born from tragedy and sorrow; while the songs on Khemmis are still undeniably dark—I don't think we're capable of writing ‘happy’ music nor can we disentangle our music from our own personal experiences—they are not mined from our suffering. Instead, this record is a celebration of the music world that has sustained us, both individually and collectively, and has also gifted us with community and a sense of meaning. In many ways, we have reconnected with the energy and excitement from our earliest days as a band, an unabashed desire to play loud, heavy music. That exuberance is infused with a profound sense of gratitude to be able to create art with each other and to share it with the world.”

Without further ado, KHEMMIS has revealed the album’s lead track and first single, “Invocation of the Dreamer,” which is accompanied by a music video directed by Frank Guerra.

Adding about the new song, Hutcherson says:

“We knew that this song had to be the first single in much the same way we knew it had to be the album opener—it is an undeniable ripper. "Invocation of the Dreamer" kicks the front door in, flips over your coffee table, and sets your living room on fire. It has everything you'd expect from a Khemmis song—big riffs, harmonized guitars, infectious vocal melodies—along with a slew of surprises, including blastbeats and a scorching bass break.”

KHEMMIS will perform a special one-off show with ACID BATH in May before embarking on a headlining tour in early summer with support from NECROFIER and WRETCHED, followed by an excursion with MONOLORD soon after. Tickets are available at https://khemmisdoom.com/live/.

Khemmis is available for pre-order now, including a ‘Deluxe Edition’ of the record offered by the band, which features exclusive extras—a behind-the-scenes photobook, an autographed promo photo, and more—directly from their website.

Stream ‘Invocation of the Dreamer’: https://khemmis.bfan.link/invocation-of-the-dreamer

Pre-Order Khemmis: https://khemmis.bfan.link/khemmis-album

‘INVOCATION OF THE DREAMER’ MUSIC VIDEO:

KHEMMIS Tour Dates:

W / ACID BATH & CHAT PILE

May 16 - Oklahoma City, OK - The Criterion

Forsake The Light Headline Tour w / NECROFIER & WRETCHED

June 19 - Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theater

June 20 - Seattle, WA - Substation

June 21 - Portland, OR - Aladdin Theater

June 23 - Sacramento, CA - Starlet Room

June 24 - Berkeley, CA - Cornerstone

June 25 - Santa Cruz, CA - Felton Music Hall

June 26 - Los Angeles, CA - Lodge Room

June 27 - San Diego, CA - Brick By Brick

June 28 - Pioneertown, CA - Pappy & Harriet’s

June 30 - Phoenix, AZ - Nile Theater

July 1 - Cottonwood, AZ - Queen B

July 2 - Albuquerque, NM - Sister

W / MONOLORD

Aug 27 - Chicago, IL - Thalia Hall

Aug 28 - Louisville, KY - Portal

Aug 29 - Atlanta, GA - Garden Club

Aug 30 - Asheville, NC - Eulogy

Aug 31 - Columbia, SC - New Brookland Tavern

Sep 2 - Philadelphia, PA - Underground Arts

Sep 3 - Brooklyn, NY - Elsewhere

Sep 5 - Baltimore, MD - Labor Daze

Sep 8 - Columbus, OH - Ace of Cups

Sep 9 - Detroit, MI - Sanctuary

Sep 10 - Indianapolis, IN - Black Circle

About KHEMMIS:

After eleven years of albums and global touring, Colorado’s Khemmis have cemented themselves as pillars of modern heavy metal. Yet as they approach their fifth full-length, the band found something newly vital: the simple joy of creating heavy music together. Formed with no expectations, the group’s longevity has become its foundation, with guitarist/vocalist Ben Hutcherson describing the band as a rare source of stability and camaraderie. Since their 2015 debut Absolution, followed by the acclaimed Hunted, Desolation, Doomed Heavy Metal MLP, and Deceiver, Khemmis have built a legacy of towering, spiritual doom that continues to resonate with fans worldwide.

Despite changes—including members relocating and bassist David Small joining in 2022—the band emerged more focused than ever. Recording again at Flatline Audio in Colorado, the lineup of Hutcherson, Phil Pendergast, Zach Coleman, and Small leaned into renewed trust and chemistry, with distance paradoxically strengthening their bond. The addition of Small invigorated the rhythm section and encouraged experimentation, while the band rediscovered the excitement that defined their early days. That renewed energy fueled a collaborative atmosphere rooted in confidence, inspiration, and the shared thrill of simply playing heavy metal.

The resulting self-titled album is both a celebration and reinvention: a conceptually framed ritual of heavy metal that moves from the pounding “Invocation of the Dreamer” to the climactic “Benediction Tones,” balancing galloping aggression with emotionally resonant anthems. The record embraces extremity, catharsis, and joy in equal measure, complemented by new visual direction from artist Christopher Remmers. Through lineup changes, distance, and a shifting world, Khemmis remain unshaken—leaning into the music that defines them. Their self-titled album arrives June 12th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast, capturing the band in their truest and most energized form.

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As Everything Unfolds Release New Album "Did You Ask To Be Set Free" Plus New Video For "Find Another Way Out"

As Everything Unfolds release their highly-anticipated new album, DID YOU ASK TO BE SET FREE?, via Century Media.

"People often reference and say that their album has been a journey process for them in their experiences, a form of therapy if you will," says As Everything Unfolds frontwoman Charlie Rolfe. "I've never related to something so deeply as I have with this record. This album's process started in an extremely positive part of my life, we started writing the record, things were going well, music was flowing we had about ten demos at this point, I was living in harmony and happiness, finally starting to feel at peace in life with my bandmates, friends, family and partner, only to be hit with the shift of losing more than I can even describe."

"I had to move from my home, drugs/alcohol were corrupting people around me," she continues. "Alongside this my boyfriend, and fellow bandmate Jamie, passed away. Going through all of this trauma and grief left me in a state of numbness, losing all sense of myself. After some time we decided to tackle writing again, I started journaling after my therapy sessions a lot and turning those entries into lyrics, and it rolled from there into a lot of the songs you hear on this record. Given the nature of Jamie's passing and other traumas happening midway through the process, you really get the sense of change, the sonic and lyrical dynamic shift in the music, and as hard as it is, to listen to some of the tracks, knowing what I'd been through, knowing that some tracks Jamie had either heard or he hadn't, even now it's still hard to process, but that process, that movement and passage of time it's what makes it a journey of our experiences."

"I found a lot of comfort in my passions during my time alone. I spent a lot of time waiting for days to go by, experiencing what I now know to be maladaptive daydreaming, just to get myself out of my own life and human experience whenever I could. I started to play with the idea of writing this record through the perspective of escapism, mirroring my own escape from trauma into daydreams, movies and music. Films like Blade Runner, Donnie Darko, Bram Stoker's Dracula and The Shining allowed me to express my thoughts and feelings with a protective barrier, pretending to be someone else rather than living these experiences in real time as Charlie."

"I was really seeking new musical inspiration after our second album. Reading 'The Creative Act' by Rick Rubin changed the way I wrote melodies and lyrics, and how I viewed creativity as a whole. I spent a lot of time writing subconsciously while driving, walking or cooking. For example, I was blasting the Gasoline instrumental demo while cooking and wrote the whole chorus almost in one take, voice noting it immediately, and it didn’t change much from there to the final version."

"I ended up going backwards to my teenage years for inspiration, pulling from music I feel so connected to like My Chemical Romance, Thirty Seconds to Mars' A Beautiful Lie and Flyleaf's Memento Mori, alongside the New Wave and New Romantic music I was brought up on. Bands like Depeche Mode, Tears for Fears, Duran Duran and Adam & The Ants influenced the album visually, while peers like Vukovi, Rivals, Enter Shikari, The Throwaway Scene and South Arcade helped shape it in the present."

Of "Find Another Way", today’s album release single, Charlie says:
 "'Find Another Way' is a song written about having to come to terms with my own self sacrifice and letting go of holding control of things I just can’t anymore. I found I just needed to follow the path that was always destined for me. I really started to think about how as soon as I started to accept my present reality, my path & just letting things happen, how much more I was able to manage myself on a day to day basis, sacrificing the person I was before all my trauma, letting them go and evolving into this new version of myself, whether that be for better or worse in the meantime, it's who I am now supposed to be and I will find another way to be, another way to exist and find myself again. I remember watching Donnie Darko and for some reason this particular time I watched it, it hit me in a way I never felt before, watching Donnie have to come to terms with his own death so his friends/family can continue to live, how he tried to ignore his new reality, and in the end he found happiness in knowing what he did saved everyone around him."

AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS ARE:
Charlie Rolfe — Vocals
Adam Kerr —Guitar
George Hunt — Bass
Jon Cassidy — Synths/Programming

SANCTUARY Officially Signs to BLKIIBLK

Legendary American heavy metal band SANCTUARY is proud to announce their official signing to BLKIIBLK. To celebrate, the band returns with a powerful new chapter in their storied career: the brand-new single “Not Of The Living.” A new lyric video comes along with the track and is available to view below.

On the signing to BLKIIBLK, SANCTUARY founder Lenny Rutledge comments:

"SANCTUARY is really excited to sign with BLKIIBLK. We are looking forward to working with our new team to bring future SANCTUARY music to metal fans all over the world!"

"Not Of The Living" marks SANCTUARY’s first new material since the passing of original vocalist Warrel Dane and stands as a bold statement of rebirth as they celebrate 40 years of uncompromising heavy metal.

Mike Gitter, Global Head of A&R for Frontiers Label Group and BLKIIBLK Label Head, exclaims:

“We’re excited to be working with SANCTUARY. Already a legendary band, in 2026, they’re building upon that legend and taking it one step further. When [European head of A&R] Aldo Lonobile and I heard the songs, they had begun recording for their first full-length since their last full-length ‘The Year The Sun Died’ [2014], it was clear, SANCTUARY were back making some of the most vital music of their career.

"Vocalist Joseph Michael (Witherfall) has stepped in for the late Warrell Dane (Nevermore) and carried the ball magnificently. Lenny Rutledge (SANCTUARY founding guitarist) is not only taking SANCTUARY’s legacy forward, but it already feels like he’s intent on exceeding it."

Produced and mixed by acclaimed producer Zeuss (Queensrÿche, Metal Church, Rob Zombie, and Witherfall), “Not Of The Living” captures SANCTUARY’s classic blend of dramatic songwriting, soaring melodies, and crushing riffs while delivering a modern sonic impact. The track also features a blistering guest guitar solo by Jake Dreyer (Witherfall, Demons & Wizards, Iced Earth).

Joseph Michael, vocalist for SANCTUARY, shares:

“The band and I are very happy to announce our partnership with heavy metal's PREEMINENT record label BLKIIBLK! We hope you enjoy this new chapter in the history of SANCTUARY. We look forward to bringing you new music while also honoring the past.”

Watch the Lyric Video for "Not Of The Living" Below:

Now, with more new music on the horizon, SANCTUARY are preparing to embark on a wide-ranging 40th Anniversary World Tour, celebrating four decades of metal history.

For the tour, SANCTUARY has recruited guitarist Will Wallner (Neon Dragon, Ex-White Wizzard) on 2nd lead guitar. The tour will span North America, South America, and Europe, featuring special sets highlighting the band’s classic albums ‘Refuge Denied’ and ‘Into the Mirror Black,’ alongside fan favorites and new material, including “Not Of The Living.”

Festival appearances confirmed for the tour include some of the most respected gatherings in the global metal community, including Keep It True, Hyperspace Metal Fest, and Hell’s Heroes. A full list of dates is below.

SANCTUARY Live:

4/18 - Vancouver, Canada @ The Rickshaw/Hyperspace Metal Festival

4/22 - Athens, GR @ Piraeus Club Academy

4/24 - Geiselwind, DE @ Tauberfrankenhalle/Keep It True

4/25 - Drachten, NL @ Iduna

4/26 - Hamburg, DE @ Logo

4/28 - London, UK @ The Underworld

4/29 - Kortrijk, BE @ Dvg Club

5/01 - Zoetermeer, NLS @ Boerderij

5/02 - Andernach Rheinland-Pfalz, DE @ Juz Live Club/Andernach Metal Days

8/16 - Washington, USA @ Substation/Soldiers Of Steel

8/22 - Mexico City @ TBD

8/23 - Mexico City @ TBD

8/25 - Lima, Peru @ TBD

8/27 - Chile @ Concepcion

8/28 - Santiago, Chile

8.29 - Buenos Aires, Argentina

8.30 - São Paulo, Brazil

9.18 - Wisconsin, USA @ Crucible-Blades Of Steel

With a new single, a worldwide anniversary tour, and a renewed creative drive, SANCTUARYcontinue to honor their past while forging ahead into the future.

Drummer Dave Budbill exclaims:

"Very stoked to be signing with such a kick ass Metal Label. SANCTUARY is Back!"

Swedish Melodic Metallers REXORIA Share New Single "Heart of Sorrow" Feat. Johnny Gioeli (Axel Rudi Pell / Hardline)

Swedish royal metal band REXORIA proudly releases their new single “Heart of Sorrow,” taken from their upcoming album, 'Fallen Dimension,' set for release on May 8th via Sound Pollution / Black Lodge Records. The new track features Johnny Gioeli (Axel Rudi Pell / Hardline), uniting two distinctive metal voices in a collaboration aimed squarely at fans of melodic metal.

“Heart of Sorrow” is a grand, emotionally charged power ballad that fuses strong melodic hooks with heavy guitars, driven by a commanding vocal performance at it's core. The interplay between Frida and Johnny Gioeli’s voices creates a striking dynamic: Gioeli’s raw, raspy delivery brings grit and weight, while Frida’s clear and emotive vocals soar above, adding depth, intensity, and power.

The single is accompanied by a cinematic music video, centered on visual storytelling and a strong aesthetic direction that reflects the band’s evolving image and artistic vision.

With “Heart of Sorrow,” REXORIA and Johnny Gioeli deliver a power ballad that leaves a lasting impression — emotional, dramatic, and impossible to ignore.

Watch the Music Video for "Heart of Sorrow" Below:

With their upcoming fourth studio album, REXORIA returns with their signature Royal Metal sound, delivering towering choruses, vivid storytelling, emotional depth, and raw, commanding vocals. The follow-up to the acclaimed 'Imperial Dawn,' also released via Black Lodge Records, the band takes a bold and focused step forward.

'Fallen Dimension' spans a wide emotional and thematic spectrum, from social commentary and war-driven narratives to heartfelt power ballads and uplifting, hook-laden anthems. Built on atmosphere and intensity, the album captures the unmistakable REXORIA spirit at its most refined.

A standout element of the record is its two exclusive duets, featuring guest performances from Mike Andersson (Tungsten) and Johnny Gioeli (Axel Rudi Pell / Hardline), adding further depth and dynamic range.

Mixed and mastered by Jonas Kjellgren (Sabaton, Bloodbound, Raubtier, Dynazty), 'Fallen Dimension' features 11 powerful tracks that capture the band’s evolved identity and sharpened musical vision.

Pre-Order 'Fallen Dimension' HERE

REXORIA is a proven live force, with over 120 performances across Europe. The band has shared stages and toured with acts such as Battle Beast, Bloodbound, Dynazty, Sirenia, Semblant and Thobbe Englund (Sabaton), and has played at major festivals including Sweden Rock Festival and Malmöfestivalen in 2024.

With over 3 million streams on Spotify and nearly 500,000 YouTube views, REXORIA stands ready for the next step.

Royal Metal is fully formed – with momentum, purpose, and a clear artistic vision. 

Pittsburgh's LOWSUNDAY presents 'This Is Not Heaven', teasing 'Black EP'

Legacy postpunk-shoegaze outfit Lowsunday unveils 'This Is Not Heaven', the first taste of their forthcoming 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine - Black EP', forthcoming via Projekt Records, the video for which was produced by Jer Herring.

This is the second of two 'duality' releases, presenting the band's first new material since 1999, following their ‘Low Sunday Ghost Machine - White EP'. Showcased by 'Love Language', 'Soft Capture' and the latest single 'Nevver', the 'White EP' ranked second among Post-Punk.com's Best EPs of 2025.

Formed in the mid-1990s in Pittsburgh, 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 Not Heaven' was the last song we recorded for the Black EP. We really enjoyed injecting the heavy synths on the chorus, the asymmetrical guitar leads and the driving bass line beneath an intricate and melodic rhythm guitar," says Shane Sahene.

"We felt this song captured everything we are about in that it hits the refrains with a shoegaze atmosphere, more electronic choruses and lyrical transparency, much less vague than many of our songs… it touches on many aspects of our sound."

Bobby Spell adds, "This was another really enjoyable song to write. The guitar textures and melody lines create a dark song with uplifting sections. The mood shifts in the choruses giving a feeling of brightness or a way out of melancholy".

Crafting a sound defined by atmosphere, precision, and heartfelt shadow and depths since 1994, Lowsunday is now asserting their presence with a new force. While the 'White EP' explored light and texture, the 'Black EP' is ultimately the 2026 series' darker counterpart and definitive statement.

Plunged into shadow and intensity with layered guitars, tight rhythms, and austere synths amplifying themes of isolation, reverie and introspection, the 'Black EP' distills Lowsunday's vision into a sharper, more potent form — a bold declaration of their enduring artistic power.

As of April 10th, 'This Is Not Heaven' is available from digital platforms such as Spotifyand Apple Music. The 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine - Black EP' will be released on May 15th digitally. The 'White EP' is available now via Bandcamp and the Projekt Records website - the vinyl edition of both EPs are limited to 200 copies. The two anniversary reissue albums, as well as the limited edition 7" of 'Static / Besides', can also be found on these platforms.

CREDITS
Lyrics by Shane Sahene
Music written by Shane Sahene & Bobby Spell
Shane Sahene - vocals, guitar, synth, bass, drums
Bobby Spell - bass, guitar, drums
Recorded, Mixed, Mastered & Produced by Shane Sahene & Bobby Spell
Single cover photo by Shane Sahene. Layout by Sam Rosenthal 
Band photos by Christina Sahene
Videos by Jer Herring
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR 

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