LEX LEGION – COMPRISED OF KING DIAMOND BAND MEMBERS – UNLEASH NEW SINGLE, "GYPSY TEARS"

May 5, 2026

Following the explosive debut of their first single, Lex Legion returns with "Gypsy Tears," a haunting and powerful new track that further reveals the depth and identity of this veteran supergroup.

The single releases today, and its music video can be viewed below:

Featuring members of the classic King Diamond lineup—Mikkey Dee, Andy La Rocque, Pete Blakk, and Hal Patino—alongside vocalist Nils K. Rue (Pagan's Mind), Lex Legion continues to channel decades of heavy metal mastery into something both timeless and fresh.

Where their debut single "Sleep Eternally" hit with immediate force, "Gypsy Tears" showcases a more atmospheric and dynamic side of the band.

Built on eerie melodies, driving rhythms, and soaring vocal lines, the track balances mysticism with raw power—shifting between evocative passages and undeniable, headbanging momentum.

Driven by Mikkey Dee's unmistakable groove, layered with intricate twin-guitar work from La Rocque and Blakk, and anchored by Hal Patino's melodic basslines, the song creates a cinematic soundscape that feels both classic and forward-looking. At the center, Rue delivers a commanding vocal performance filled with drama and intensity.

It’s now time to release our second single; “Gypsy Tears”. Another great song with a lot of fire and bite, this one is a real driving banger! The video, it’s more of a short movie, does a great job of telling the story in the lyrics. Release is on the 5th of May. Check it out! - Mikkey Dee

At its core, the song is a dark portrait of obsession, told through the eyes of a watcher who cannot let go. The video reimagines this as a timeless story of love and longing that stretches beyond reality itself. Through layered metaphors, the lyrics transform personal conflict into vast, symbolic landscapes—where emotional collapse feels like war-torn ground. - Nils K. Rue

Gypsy Tears is the essence of me, Mikkey, Andy and Hal. With me and Andy trading off solos and the power of Mikkey and Hal’s rhythm section all supporting the powerful vocals of Nils, the song really brings a new dimension to metal in 2026. The video is tasteful, mystical and raw. It’s a piece of art that will leave no one untouched. - Pete Blakk

"Gypsy Tears" is the second single from Lex Legion's upcoming self-titled debut album, set for release on June 12, 2026 via MNRK Music Group.

The album captures the spirit of classic heavy metal while embracing the experience and chemistry that only decades of musicianship can bring.

With "Gypsy Tears," Lex Legion continues to build momentum toward one of the most anticipated hard rock/metal debuts of the year.

"Gypsy Tears" is available now on all major streaming platforms, and can be ordered via this link:

https://lexlegion.ffm.to/lexlegion-album

LEX LEGION LINEUP:

Nils K. Rue - vocals

Pete Blakk - guitar

Andy La Rocque - guitar

Mikkey Dee - drums

Hal Patino - bass

FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT:

https://lexlegionofficial.com/

The Ghoulstars Conquer Pop Culture Galaxy on “The Dark Overlords of the Universe”

May 5, 2026

Ghostbustin’ proton streams, blaster-packing astro clones, creatures from a galaxy far, far away, an astro clone army, and a hit song to die for. Meet The Ghoulstars, a fresh - and frightening blast from pop-culture’s past. Since beaming down onto their native haunt of Finland, these horror punks have tantalized crowds and captured the attention of CNN and other international press. Their blockbuster debut album, The Dark Overlords of the Universe, hits shelves on May 15.

Today, The Ghoulstars are beaming with excitement to release the third and final advanced single from The Dark Overlords of the Universe. While a reference to an ‘80s cult classic, the title track is destined for instant world domination with its stellar mash-up of metal and punk.

“The Dark Overlords of the Universe are an evil alien race from the 1986 film Howard the Duck”, The Ghoulstars guitarist Markus “Daddy Ghoul” Laakso says. “The movie bombed at the box office, but I’m glad those many-teethed mutants never left my brain. Not only did they give us the perfect name for our first album, they also spawned the title track, which is probably the catchiest song I’ve ever written. We are excited to finally unleash it upon the world!”.

Watch the fun and far-out music video for “The Dark Overlords of the Universe”, written and directed by Daddy Ghoul himself, below:

The Dark Overlords of the Universe comes out May 15, 2026 on Season of Mist.

Pre-order & Pre-save

https://orcd.co/theghoulstarsdarkoverlords

Despite their ghostly appearance, The Ghoulstars are a collection of real talent. The band features an all-star cast of current and former members of death-doom royalty and Season of Mist labelmates Hooded Menace, stoner rockers Thermate and Finland’s Top Ten charting Kuolemanlaakso.

What bands these ghouls together on “The Dark Overlords of the Universe” is their expansive knowledge of the pop-culture galaxy. With its opening crawl, the music video quickly displays its admiration for George Lucas’ longest-running franchise. Fellow film buffs will marvel over the visual cues to Barbarella, Kill Bill, Sin Cityand the Swedish buddy cop romp Kopps. The song itself is an irresistible crossover. The ingenuous combination of surf beats, heavy riffs and a cameo from Finnish star and Fly-Eyed master Tuple Salmela produces a chorus that shall never ever grow old.

“The Dark Overlords of the Universe is a love letter to everything that blew our minds as kids”, Laakso says. “The album is loaded with huge riffs, big choruses, surprising curve balls and Easter eggs from old horror, sci-fi and coming-of-age movies. Holding it all together is our sheer joy in watching all the pieces fall into the right place.

The video for “The Dark Overlords of the Universe” was written and directed by Markus “Daddy Ghoul” Laakso.

Additional video credits

Cinematography, editing and VFX by Riku Jokinen

Lighting by Sami Kokkonen

Set design and villain wardrobe by Markus Laakso

Starring
The Ghoulstars feat. Tuple Salmela as the Dark Overlords of the Universe

Miika Kinnunen as the Astro Clone Army
Pasi Kankkunen as the Fly-Eyed Master
Tuple Salmela as the Fly-Eyed Master reincarnated
Toni Hiltunen, Kalle-Pekka Salmela, Sami Kokkonen, Maasu Matilainen and Pasi Kankkunen as the Unfortunate Five

With The Dark Overlords of the Universe, The Ghoulstars direct a monstrously catchy mash-up between metal, punk and B-horror.

Lineup
Markus "Daddy Ghoul" Laakso - Guitars
Toni "Ghoulio" Ronkainen - Drums
Arthur "LL Ghoul A" Thure - Vocals
Markus "Hella Ghoul" Makkonen - Bass

Guest musicians
Mathias "Vreth" Lillmåns (...and Oceans, Finntrol) - Backing Growls
Tommi "Tuple" Salmela (Tarot, Raskasta Joulua, Lazy Bones) - Backing Vocals on "The Dark Overlords of the Universe")

Production credits
Produced by Markus Laakso
Guitars recorded by Markus Laakso and Erkka Närhi
Vocals recorded by Markus Laakso and Mathias "Vreth" Lillmåns
Drums recorded by Erkka Närhi
Bass recorded by Samu Männikkö and Markus Laakso
Percussion recorded by Markus Laakso
Mixed & Mastered by V. Santura at Woodshed Studio in Germany

Cover art

Niko Anttila

Pre-order & Pre-save
https://orcd.co/theghoulstarsdarkoverlords

Available formats
Digital Download
CD Digipack
12" Vinyl Gatefold (Black)
12" Colored Vinyl Gatefold (Yellow, red and white marbled)

Booking info

info@theghoulstars.com

Follow The Ghoulstars
Official website: http://www.theghoulstars.com
Bandcamp: https://theghoulstars.bandcamp.com

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Pr3ThFZK0tnUDqDSlMuBX

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-ghoulstars/1872811142

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheGhoulstars

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theghoulstars/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theghoulstars/

Evergrey Unveil Third Single + Video "Leaving The Emptiness"

May 5, 2026

EVERGREY, Gothenburg's masterminds of melancholia, release another song leading up to their upcoming fifteenth album, Architects Of A New Weave, out June 5 via Napalm Records. The encouraging new single "Leaving The Emptiness" offers a chorus that breaks through like sunlight piercing storm clouds. More than 30 years into their career, EVERGREY reshape their future masterfully, turning their inner fire into something unstoppable.

This is melodic, progressive, dark metal at its most massive and intimate: Dream weavers rising. Architects are stepping up to claim what comes next. The new track comes with an official music video that’s visually underlining its signature character.

Tom S. Englund about the new single "Leaving The Emptiness":
"Our new single is a high-energy firecracker that makes you want to jump—we know, because we just played it in Brazil twice and people were more in the air than on the ground. But don't let the adrenaline fool you. Underneath the surge is something rawer—a song about the moment you stop running from what hurts and finally turn to face it. 'Leaving The Emptiness' hits hard because it earns it. The tension between the euphoric, major-key drive and the weight of the lyrics is completely intentional—we want you to feel joy and ache at the same time, because that's what it actually feels like to face your demons and come out the other side. We also made a video that matches that energy in every way, and we genuinely cannot wait for you to see it. If you've ever stood in a crowd and felt the music pull something out of you that you didn’t know was still there—for us, this is that song."

Watch the official music video for "Leaving The Emptiness" Below:

EVERGREY's new full-length, Architects Of A New Weave, will be released just days before the band takes the stage as special guest to the undisputed kings of heavy metal, Iron Maiden, for two shows on their Run For Your Lives World Tour.

Tom Englund about Architects Of A New Weave:
"We've literally never had this much trouble picking singles. And honestly? That's the best problem we could possibly have. Every song on this record is fighting to be the one you hear first—because we poured everything into making an album we're flat-out obsessed with. Like always there are no fillers, no compromises, just twelve tracks we're stupidly proud of and will be for the rest of our lives. Pre-order the album now and join the weave!"

Pre-order Architects Of A New Weave HERE.

FREEDOM WORLD CRUSADE — SPECIAL GUEST FOR HAMMERFALL:
9/11 — Atlanta, GA
9/13 — Leesburg, VA
9/15 — New York, NY
9/16 — Worcester, MA
9/18 — Derry, NH
9/19 — Ottawa, ON
9/20 — Montreal, QC
9/22 — Toronto, ON
9/23 — Lakewood, OH
9/24 — Columbus, OH
9/25 — St. Charles, IL
9/26 — Hobart, IN
9/27 — Green Bay, WI
9/29 — Denver, CO
10/1 — Pomona, CA
10/2 — Los Angeles, CA
10/3 — San Juan Capistrano, CA
10/6 — Portland, OR
10/7 — Vancouver, BC
10/8 — Seattle, WA

A Killer's Confession Teams Up With DJ/Producer Zardonic for “In Case of Emergency Remix" ft. J Mann

May 5, 2026

Alternative/nu-metal force A Killer’s Confession has joined forces with internationally acclaimed producer Zardonic for a high-octane reimagining of “In Case Of Emergency (ft JMANN).” The remix brings Zardonic’s signature aggressive drum & bass sound to the track, bridging the raw intensity of modern metal with the pulse and precision of global bass music. Watch the visualizer below:

The original track joined A Killer’s Confession vocalist Waylon Reavis with fellow former Mushroomhead vocalist JMann, and was the first single from AKC’s early 2025 album Victim 2.

For A Killer’s Confession, the remix continues the band’s evolution into hybrid soundscapes that blend industrial textures, electronic elements, and emotionally charged songwriting. The track further expands the sonic universe of their ongoing Victim album trilogy, which explores the psychological tension between morality and darkness.

In addition, A Killer’s Confession sets off on their U.S. Tour with Kottonmouth Kings today. Full dates are:

May 5 - Grand Junction, CO - Mesa Theater
May 6 - Denver, CO - HQ
May 8 - West Chicago, IL - WC Social Club
May 9 - Westland, MI - Token Lounge
May 10 - Fort Wayne, IN - Century Music Hall
May 11 - Pittsburgh, PA - Crafthouse Stage & Grill
May 12 - Reading, PA - Nightclub Reverb
May 13 - Worcester, MA - Palladium
May 15 - Rochester, NY - Montage Music Hall
May 16 - Lansing, MI - Grewal Hall at 224
May 17 - Cadillac, MI - Venue Event Center
May 19 - Philadelphia, PA - Nikki Lopez
May 20 - Towson, MD - The Recher
May 22 - Spartanburg, SC - Ground Zero
May 23 - Knoxville, TN - Open Chord Stage
May 27 - Houston, TX - Warehouse Live
May 28 - Austin, TX - Come and Take It Live
May 29 - Tulsa, OK - The Vanguard
May 30 Dallas, TX AM/FM Diner
June 1 - Roswell, NM - The Liberty, Inc.
June 2 - Albuquerque, NM - Mesa Theater
June 5 - Chesapeake, OH* - tba
* AKC solo

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The Joy Thieves share 'No Anchor' feat. Chris Connelly, teasing 'Apocalypse Pending' album

May 5, 2026

After Chicago alt-rock outfit The Joy Thieves' boisterous April with the release of ‘The Wrong End of Your Rifle’ and bombastic video from Lumbra Productions, they present the second taste of their full-length album 'Apocalypse Pending', out June 5th via Armalyte Industries. 'No Anchor' doesn’t just make noise, but detonates with intent—leaving scorch marks where complacency used to stand.

‘No Anchor’ examines how increased isolation in our modern world has pushed people towards amorality and an increased sense of hopeless nihilism. Featuring Chris Connelly (Fini Tribe, Revolting Cocks, Ministry, Pigface) on vocals, this song articulates a world slipping free of moral gravity. Longtime mavericks at the edge of collapse, the band captures the zeitgeist with such precision.

While the first track vents our collective fury at a world where corporate giants and billionaires operate with total impunity, this new single shifts the lens toward the resulting decay of the individual, exploring a chilling world where the absence of a moral "anchor" leads to total societal and personal dissolution.

Revolving around musicians-producers Dan Milligan and James Scott (a.k.a. Joy Thieves Productions), The Joy Thieves is a musical supergroup that includes members of Ministry, Stabbing Westward, The Rollins Band, Killing Joke, Pigface, RevCo, PIG, David Bowie, Blue October, Machines of Loving Grace, Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, KMFDM, Naked Raygun, Foetus, My Life With the Thrill Kill Kult, Pegboy, Nitzer Ebb, Die Krupps and more.

“These days, it seems like people are capable of being pushed or tempted to exist in a state where they are alone. No moral compass. No ethics. No empathy. No forgiveness. No anchor. In a society where guilt seems to be gone, people can act however they want,” says Chris Connelly.

Dan Milligan adds, “When I was writing the music for ‘No Anchor,’ I purposefully used ever-changing, off-kilter guitar riffs that seem to stray farther and farther from the song’s key as it progresses. Because the music never truly repeats, or settles down, it creates the sickening sense that everything is unresolved, and it’s only going to get worse."

Since signing with London alternative-industrial label Armalyte Industries in 2018, The Joy Thieves have delivered 11 critically-acclaimed releases. 'Apocalypse Pending' is the newest addition -- produced, engineered and mixed by Joy Thieves Productions at Populist Recording + Mastering.

Joy Thieves Productions crafts their surprisingly cohesive signature sound from the contributions of its ever-growing 80+ roster of members, drawn from a diverse range of genres, including industrial, rock, punk, darkwave, hip hop and experimental music, they produce a sound created by “all of us, and yet, none of us”. Creating a sound all their own, their music is aggressive, yet precise; confrontational, but refined; and harsh, yet melodic.

This new song cycle began with producer-drummer Dan Milligan re-recording iconic hip hop breakbeats with modern drum sounds. ‘The Wrong End of Your Rifle’ began exactly that way -- with a modern re-imagining of the one of the most famous breakbeats of all time (‘Ashley’s Roachclip’ by The Soul Searchers). This formed the basis upon which the entire track was built.

For a band with members all over the world, The Joy Thieves' music feels very Chicago. Anchored by their love of industrial rock, their music immediately outgrows the restrictions of the genre by stretching into the new realms, creating a sound that both honors the past while pushing its evolution into the future.

As of May 5th, 'No Anchor' is available from digital music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp, where ‘The Wrong End of Your Rifle’ can also be found. The 'Apocalypse Pending' album, now available for pre-order, will be released on June 5th

CREDITS
'No Anchor' written by Chris Connelly & Dan Milligan
'The Wrong End of Your Rifle' written by Chris Connelly, Dan Milligan, Derek Christopher, Dee J Nelson
Produced, engineered & mixed by Joy Thieves Productions
at Populist Recording + Mastering, Wheaton, IL
Mastered by James Scott at Populist Recording + Mastering
Add. production by Derek Christopher (Penfield Studios), Mark Pistel (Room 5 Studios), Jeff Harris (JH Studios), Steven Archer (House of Wolves), Dee J Nelson (DJN Music), Jane Jensen (Autozen Music), DJ Darryl Hell (HellLab Studios)
Art direction by Destiny Justic Scott
Original artwork by Charlie Athanas for Burning City

Released via Armalyte Industries

HEMLOCK Unleashes New Video for “Crooked Smile” Ahead of Pigeonholed Vinyl Re-Release

May 4, 2026

HEMLOCK and Continental Touring are proud to announce the release of a brand-new official video for “Crooked Smile,” arriving just in time for the long-awaited vinyl re-release of their landmark album Pigeonholed available on vinyl for the first time ever in celebration of its 25-year anniversary.

Originally produced in 2001 by Mikey Doling (Snot, Soulfly, Channel Zero) in Malibu, California, “Crooked Smile” has returned with renewed intensity, capturing the raw power and chaos that Hemlock has built their legacy on. To honor the anniversary release, the band made the decision to not only press the album on vinyl for the first time, but to also bring the song to life visually with a new performance-driven video.

Filmed and edited by Gearly Beloved Productions, the “Crooked Smile” video pulls footage from two explosive live performances delivering the kind of unfiltered stage energy Hemlock fans know all too well. It’s loud, real, and unapologetic… a celebration of the scars, the survival, and the crooked grin that comes with it.

“Crooked Smile” is more than a song, it’s a rally cry for the misfits and the battle-tested. It’s about taking what’s broken, what healed wrong, and turning it into something ferociously alive.

STREAM "CROOKED SMILE"

Watch the Official Music Video for “CROOKED SMILE” Below:

With the vinyl release approaching and major tour plans underway, Hemlock is gearing up for a huge year, including U.S. May tour dates followed by a five-week European tour this summer, featuring appearances at major events including:

Till-Fest (Leipzig, Germany) w/ Till Lindemann, Ministry, and more

Sticky Fingers (Marktredwitz, Germany) w/ Tankard, Stick To Your Guns, and more

Additional European dates (23 more shows) will be announced soon.

“CROOKED SMILE” – CREDITS

Written by:
Music: Hemlock
Lyrics: Chad Smith

Video Filmed & Edited by:
Gearly Beloved Productions

Musicians in Video:
Chad Smith – Lead Vocals / Bass Guitar
Brian Smith – Drums
Jerad Johnson – Guitar
Brandon Wiebke – Guitar

Musicians on Record:
Chad Smith – Lead Vocals / Bass Guitar
Brian Smith – Drums
Mike Johns – Guitar
DJ Kinsley – Guitar

PIGEONHOLED (25-Year Anniversary) – ALBUM CREDITS

Produced by Mikey Doling (Snot, Soulfly, Channel Zero)
All songs by Hemlock & Mikey Doling
Engineered by Donat Kazarinof
Executive Producer: Nick Adler for Nova Ent.
Recorded at BU Haven in Malibu, California

HEMLOCK is under New Management with

Pamela Parks of HEADITY MANAGEMENT

headity@gmail.com

For Bookings Please Contact:

CONTINENTAL TOURING

pamela@continentaltouring.us

For More Information Please Visit:

THE ETERNAL Unveil Haunting Animated Video For New Single “Lament For The Hollow” From New Studio Album Obscured Horizons, Arriving On September 18th Via RPM!

May 4, 2026

With the previously-released Celestial EP laying a powerful foundation, Australian/Finnish dark progressive gothic metal collective THE ETERNAL return with a striking new chapter: an animated lyric video for their brand new single “Lament For The Hollow.” The track offers a first glimpse into their upcoming studio album Obscured Horizons, set for release on September 18th via Reigning Phoenix Music!

Following the widespread acclaim of their 2024 full-length Skinwalker and the evocative successor Celestial earlier this year, which was praised by fans and media alike for its melancholic atmospheres, doom-laden heaviness and progressive depth, the band now pushes forward with a composition that feels both expansive and deeply personal. First album single “Lament For The Hollow” opens with a grand, sweeping guitar harmony, unfolding into goosebump-inducing melodies and deeply moving vocals.

The accompanying cinematic animated video mirrors the song’s emotional intensity. Set against a stormy, restless high sea, it visually captures the track’s dark yet captivating atmosphere, both destructive and mesmerizing.

Mark Kelson (vocals, guitars) reveals: “Lament for the Hollow really come from a place of confronting that moment when everything you thought was solid - your identity, your direction - starts to fracture. I was exploring the idea of stripping away illusion, of recognising the voices and influences around you that aren’t real or honest, and having the strength to cut them off. Time is the ultimate truth-teller, eventually everything false gets washed away, whether you’re ready for it or not. The recurring imagery of waves and erasure ties into that cleansing force, but it’s not gentle— it’s destructive, almost violent. ‘Lament For The Hollow’ is about facing fear, selfdoubt, and betrayal, and what happens when people allow themselves to be consumed by emptiness or led astray. It’s both a warning and a kind of catharsis. In a way ‘Lament For The Hollow’ is an anthem for the disenchanted, disillusioned and disenfranchised.”

Stream/Download “Lament For The Hollow”: https://theeternal.rpm.link/lamentPR

Watch the video clip below:

With Mark Kelson (vocals/guitars) and Richie Poate (guitars) in Melbourne, joined by Niclas Etelävuori (bass, ex-AMORPHIS/FLAT EARTH) and Jan Rechberger (drums, AMORPHIS) in Helsinki, THE ETERNAL have solidified themselves as a truly international collaboration. Their music resonates with fans of acts such as KATATONIA, SWALLOW THE SUN, and ANATHEMA - dark yet luminous, heavy yet emotionally transcendent!

Further album details and new singles will be unveiled in the weeks ahead. The band's latest EP, Celestial, was released in January through Reigning Phoenix Music and is available digitally and as a limited, eco-friendly recycled vinyl LP edition at: https://theeternal.rpm.link/celestialPR

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

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

Mimi Barks Shares "JERICHO" Video — WATCH // U.S. Runs Through This Month

May 4, 2026

Mimi Barks returns with her brand new single and video "Jericho," the second track to be revealed from her upcoming EP Dreamstate of Fear.
Pre-order it here.

Watch the video below.

Following the release of “Dreamstate of Hell,” which opened the door to a darker and more focused new era, "Jericho" pushes her self-defined "DOOM TRAP" sound even further, colliding alternative metal, industrial weight and modern rock with heavy guitars, dynamic vocals, and a huge, hook-led chorus.

At its core, the track is about inner collapse, transformation and the breaking apart of everything false to make space for something new. The video was filmed in Bordeaux and in the heart of Paris by underground director NineNine99 and Phenix Agency, whose work includes visuals tied to Ho99o9, Boys Noize, Kalash and Gambi.

Mimi Barks says, "What looks like collapse is really release, an undoing of everything that was never truly mine. There's no real enemy unless you choose to become one to yourself. The shift happens when the self remembers itself, when the energy turns inward and transforms. The old world dissolves making space for something unknown. That's where freedom begins. What will you choose? Heaven or Hell?"

From the underground worlds of Berlin and London to her current base in Los Angeles, Mimi Barks has built a sound and identity entirely her own. Rooted in the collision of metal, industrial energy, and trap, her music is emotional, heavy, and unfiltered, while her live shows have already taken her to major stages across the UK and Europe. She is currently on her debut U.S. tour with Little Miss Nasty, and this summer will return to Europe for dates with KING 810 and Wargasm, alongside festival appearances at Vainstream and Till Fest, the festival hosted by Till Lindemann of Rammstein.

Dreamstate of Fear will be released on July 24 via her own imprint DEATHKISS Records and is now available to pre-order on limited edition LP, tape and CD. Pre-order it here.

MIMI BARKS ON TOUR:
WITH LITTLE MISS NASTY:
5/7—Phoenix, AZ—The Rosetta Room **
5/8—Los Angeles, CA—Roxy Theater **
5/9—San Francisco, CA—DNA **
5/10—San Diego, CA—Music Box **

EUROPEAN TOUR DATES:
6/7—Paris, FR—Nouveau Casino ++
6/9—Stuttgart, DE—Wizemann ++
6/10—Zurich, CH—Plaza ++
6/11—Milan, IT—Legend Club ++
6/13—Wiesbaden, DE—Schlachthof ++
6/15—Dortmund, DE—FZW ++
6/16—Bremen, DE—Tower ++
6/17—Berlin, DE—Lido ++
6/24—Krakow, PL—Nu_Blood Fest
6/25—Bratislava, SK—Pink Whale
6/26—Nuremberg, DE—Z-Bau
6/27—Münster, DE—Vainstream Festival
6/28—Köln, DE—MTC
6/30—Karlsruhe, DE—Stadtmitte xx
7/1—Munich, DE—Backstage xx
7/2—Salzburg, AT—Rockhouse xx
7/3—Leipzig, DE—Till Fest
9/4—Angers, FR—Omega Sound Festival
9/9—Bournemouth, UK—The Bear Cave #
9/10—Swansea, UK—The Bunkhouse #
9/11—Plymouth, UK—The Junction #
9/12—London, UK—Academy 2 #
9/13—Nottingham, UK—Rough Trade #
9/14—Manchester, UK—Star & Garter #
9/15—Glasgow, UK—Garage Attic #
9/16—Newcastle, UK—Zerox #
9/17—Sheffield, UK—Corporation #
9/18—Milton Keynes, UK—Craufurd Arms #
++ w/ WARGASM
xx w/ KING 810
# w/ SWARM6IX

BLACK SPIKES Release New Single, "Revana"

May 4, 2026

Just back from their tour with INFECTED RAIN, avant-garde quintet BLACK SPIKES release a second single from their upcoming album, Ydos, which will be released on August 28 via Napalm Records. "REVANA" continues the album concept in which every song depicts one of humankind’s vices: A personification of revenge, haunting the Lithuanian breakout band's dark realms with beautiful melodies, "REVANA" adds highly recognizable riffs to the album. Alongside the song, BLACK SPIKES release a cinematic video.

BLACK SPIKES about "REVANA":
"'REVANA' is the name that we've chosen for revenge. Revenge promises closure but often delivers continuation. It keeps the story going instead of ending it. You don't 'get even'—you stay entangled. In the music video, we depict a story inspired by the witch hunts that also reached Lithuania in the 17th century. Women who stood out for their curiosity or who did not easily fit into society were often falsely accused of witchcraft and revenged by death sentence for causing misfortunes in their communities."

Watch the Official Music Video for "REVANA"

Emerging from the shadows are BLACK SPIKES, bringing the darkness right along with them on their new album, Ydos, out August 28. The Lithuanian breakout band's first release with Napalm Records, coming shortly after their nomination at their home country's Grammy-comparable M.A.M.A. Music Awards, deals with the eponymous flaws of humanity, conceptually interwoven with modern progressive metal, serving as a complex mirror for us all.

The depth of its concept is reflected in every note of Ydos, from every heavy riff to every proggy twist. Leaning into electronic music while holding on firmly to their metal roots, the Lithuanian band creates a distinctive sound, alluringly dark and captivatingly heavy. BLACK SPIKES venture into gloominess, filling the void with spine-tingling philosophical thoughts and posing as Janus-faced companions on a fateful journey into the self in which every step should be taken with caution because a trap just might snap…

BLACK SPIKES about Ydos:
"Ydos is a conceptual album — a dark fairytale about human vices. The idea was there from the very beginning and guided the entire songwriting process. Each vice has its own name and story, and many songs will be brought to life through music videos where these vices take shape. It was our first time creating a conceptual album, and we really enjoyed starting with an idea and expressing it through music."

Get Your Copy Of Ydos NOW!

***Photo Credit: Lunaria (Augustina Miknevičiūtė)***

BLACK SPIKES ARE:
Agni — Vocals
Yaga — Guitar, Electronic elements
Mazvis — Guitar
Sime — Bass Guitar
Titas — Drums

The Noise Who Runs counts down to 'Re: GenX' album, previewing 'Just The English Way' & ‘Commercial Road’

May 4, 2026

In the home-stretch towards releasing the new 'Re: GenX' album, alternative-electronic artist The Noise Who Runs shares 'Just The English Way', a sharp, darkly witty slice of alternative electronic commentary on English identity, exposing how politeness and tradition can mask deeper social and political fractures.
It turns cultural understatement into critique, capturing a nation caught between quiet pride, denial, and the pressure for change.

Mixed and mastered by Colin C at The Cell Studio, 'Re: GenX documents a civilization caught in a downward spiral. Framing systemic greed, perpetual warfare, and the erosion of human dignity as the foundational mechanics of a world engineered for its own ruin, this album assesses society fueled by the interests of the elite, leaving behind a singular, urgent uncertainty.

The Noise Who Runs is songwriter, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Ian Pickering of Sneaker Pimps - also known for his work with Front Line Assembly. Native to Hartlepool in the north-east of England, Pickering co-authored Sneaker Pimps hits 'Spin Spin Sugar', '6 Underground' and 'Tesko Suicide'. After relocating to Lille, France in 2018, he launched this project, debuting the ‘Preteretrospective’ album in 2023, followed by the ‘Come and Join the Beautiful Army’ EP the next year, both receiving rave reviews and airplay in more than 60 countries.

Across the record, exhaustion, outrage, and repetition form a recurring loop. Political failure, cultural denial, and performative morality are examined not as abstract forces, but as habits — things learned, tolerated, and repeated. The album resists slogans and solutions, instead holding up a mirror to complicity, comfort, and collapse. Re: Gen X doesn’t ask to be forgiven; it asks to be examined — and leaves open the question of whether awareness, this time, will finally lead to action.

“Everything after 'Come and Join the Beautiful Army' desperately wanted to be simpler and more direct. All the songs were half-finished demos, and I finally treated myself to a half-decent electric guitar. Just playing along to try it out, the guitar found its way into the songs and gave them a bit of impetus — "I Think I'm a Psychopath and "This Song Sucks" clicked first, then "The Summer Talking" and "Bang Bang" followed naturally. I wanted the whole record to feel more immediate: shorter songs, more traditional shapes, and lyrics that were leaner, more precise, and less overthought," says Ian Pickering.

“It all really took shape lyrically after the summer of 2024 and the riots the summer Starmer came to power, and against the backdrop of a looming Trump 2.0 presidency. I chose to wait and record the vocals back home in Teesside as it felt right to put my voice in the place that made me. I went back to Hartlepool while visiting my mum in January 2025, and that sharpened everything — it felt like watching the consequences arrive years late, but fully formed. You can sense that sharpness in the vocals."

ANNIHILUS MUNDI Release "A Hedgehog’s Dilemma" With An Animated Music Video

April 30, 2026

Progressive extreme metal project ANNIHILUS MUNDI have unveiled their next single, "A Hedgehog's Dilemma". Accompanied by an animated music video, the track provides a further insight into the band's forthcoming sophomore album, The Dead Sea Scrolls.

"A Hedgehog's Dilemma" takes its name from the metaphor coined by German philosopher Arthur Schopenhauer and shares the title with an episode of Neon Genesis Evangelion. For Schopenhauer, the inability for hedgehogs to cuddle for warmth without causing each other harm mirrors how individual humans crave intimacy but their own 'spines' (trauma, anxieties etc.,) can cause damage in relationships. The song is centered around the protagonist from Neon Genesis Evangelion, Shinji, and the impacts of his social masking that is used as a defensive mechanism.

"'A Hedgehog’s Dilemma' is the most deliberately composed song on the album." Composer and lyricist Daniel Saillant shares. "Since Shinji is a cello player who often finds solace in classical music, the song is composed in the (mostly) historically accurate form of a classical sonata and features an orchestra melody reminiscent of romantic era composers like Tchaikovsky in the place of a traditional chorus." Compared with the first single release, "Absolute Terror", "A Hedgehog’s Dilemma takes far more risks with its structure and firmly points the album in a much more progressive and artistic direction."

Musically, ANNIHILUS MUNDI fuse an amalgamation of styles to produce a deeply emotive and dynamic sonic impact in "A Hedgehog's Dilemma". The brutality of ferocious death metal rhythms marries seamlessly with the uplifting melodies incorporated across orchestral arrangements and vocal lines. Segueing between symphonic textures from the orchestral strings to the deafening distortion of guitars and harsh vocals, the intense layers combine to form a highly energizing and compelling track.

The Dead Sea Scrolls explores the personal lived experiences of composer and lyricist Daniel Saillant. In a fusion of genres and artforms, ANNIHILUS MUNDI presents the central concepts through the lens of Hideaki Anno’s notorious 1995 anime series Neon Genesis Evangelion and its subsequent 1997 film The End of Evangelion.

"A Hedgehog's Dilemma" was produced, mixed and mastered, and engineered by Daniel Saillant at Wailing Pines Productions.

About ANNIHILUS MUNDI

Formed in 2018, ANNIHILUS MUNDI is the creation of Daniel Saillant, blending elements of death metal, shoegaze, and progressive rock. His 2019 debut album Grief and subsequent releases have positioned him as a distinctive voice in the underground metal scene. Inspired by bands such as CYNIC, DEAFHEAVEN, and DREAM THEATER, Saillant continues to push musical boundaries, combining harsh and clean vocals, complex guitar arrangements, and introspective lyrics.

ANNIHILUS MUNDI is:

Daniel Saillant (Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Keyboards, Programming)

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Punk Duo THE MEFFS Reveal New Single "Disorder (Wake Up)" + Official Video

April 30, 2026

Today, Essex-based punk duo THE MEFFS has unveiled their searing new single, “Disorder (Wake Up),” the second glimpse of their second album ‘Business,’ out on September 11th via FLG.

The band comments on the new track:

"We should be angry that we live in a world where people need to seek asylum, not angry at the people seeking asylum. The establishment want to cause division, they want us to argue between ourselves, because it takes eyes off of them. People are fighting for their rights and their lives, they're being displaced, and it's fu*king tragic, yet the narrative is that it's those people's fault that you can't get a job or afford fuel. Wake up. We're not the enemy, and nor are you."

Watch the Video Featuring Frank Turner, Itchy, Bad Cop Bad Cop and Booze & Glory, for "Disorder (Wake Up)"

Despite a whirlwind 2025, which included supports with The Sex Pistols, The Undertones, selling out headline shows across the UK and Europe, Glastonbury, 2000trees, and Download Festival, Lily (guitar and vocals) and Lewis (drums) somehow managed to find the time to write and record 11 tracks of their most politically charged, hard-hitting music to date.

With producer Dan Weller at the helm, 'Business' is a modern punk classic. Fan favourites like "So Modern (Keep Up)" are captured with all the energy and scuzziness from the band's live show, and title track "Business" goes hard, taking aim at the challenges found within today's music industry.

There is no shortage of fast-paced moments; "Love To Lose" is the ideal hype song, while "Fight" crams minutes of energy into one thirty-second burst. Other highlights include "Disorder (Wake Up)" - a commentary on the world as we know it; or "Like Gravity," a journey of self-deprecation. On 'Business,' THE MEFFS prove they are not a band to be pigeonholed.

Since exploding onto the UK scene, THE MEFFS have built up a reputation as purveyors of frantic punk rock and an absolute must-see live sensation. A hugely impressive DIY outfit, they have already supported Alice Cooper, Kings of Leon at BST Hyde Park, Bearded Theory, Beautiful Days festival, and The Damned. The duo are also Music Venue Trust patrons and longtime supporters of grassroots venues.

'Business' will only see the band deliver their values to an ever-increasing circle - an unashamedly powerful record, political and astute, and begging to be played loud.

The new single follows the news of THE MEFFS' support for Joan Jett And The Blackhearts on their first UK headline tour in 16 years. The dates are as follows:

July 2 – Glasgow, O2 Academy

July 4 – Manchester, Academy

July 5 – Leeds, O2 Academy

July 7 – Wolverhampton, University Of Wolverhampton at the Civic Hall

July 8 – London, British Airways ARC

Upcoming 2026 Tour Dates

Headline & Festival Dates:

May 23 - Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg

May 30 - London, GB @ O2 Academy Islington

June 4 - Norwich, GB @ The LCR

June 6 - Manchester, GB @ North West Calling Manchester Academy

June 11 - Southampton, GB @ The Brook

June 13 - Penmarc'h, FR @ God Save The Kouign Stade municipal

July 3 - Arendal, Norway @ LøddePønk Wakestock Festival

July 18 - Bôle, Switzerland @ ParaBôle Festival

July 31 - Hamburg, DE @ Docks Club

Aug 1 - Hannover, DE @ Fährmannsfest

Aug 5 - Blackpool, GB @ Bootleg Social

Aug 11 - Tolmin, Slovenia @ Punk Rock Holiday

Aug 21 - Bodø, Norway @ Parkenfestivalen

Aug 22 - Trondheim, Norway @ Pstereo Festival

Sept 5 - Torquay, GB @ The Foundry Burn It Down

Oct 3 Newcastle upon Tyne, GB @ North East Calling Northumbria University

Oct 10 - La Boissière-de-Montaigu, FR @ Cretin Hop Festival

Oct 16 - Köln, DE @ Live Music Hall

Oct 17 - Masstricht, NL @ Muziekgieterij

Oct 20 - Holmfirth, UK @ The Picturedome

Oct 22 - Belfast, UK @ Mandela Hall

Oct 23 - Dublin, IE @ Vicar Street

Oct 24 - Glasgow, UK @ Barrowland Ballroom

Oct 29 - York, UK @ York Barbican

Oct 30 - Llandudno, UK @ Venue

Nov 8 - Rostock, DE @ M.A.U.

Nov 19 - Nottingham, UK @ Rock City

Nov 20 - Bristol, UK @ The Prospect Building

THE MEFFS are:

Lily Hopkins (vocals/guitar)

Lewis Copsey (drums/backing vocals)

Rising Insane Announce New Album "DEATHRACE" + Unveil Video for Title Track

April 30, 2026

Following the massive success of their latest single "Good Enough" (Feat. CASKETS), which surpassed 1 million streams in record time, German metalcore outfit Rising Insane are keeping the momentum alive. Today, the band officially announces the brand-new studio album, DEATHRACE, set for release on August 21 via Long Branch Records.

Since their debut, Rising Insane have evolved from a fierce independent quintet into a global heavy-hitter, amassing millions of streams across their previous catalog. Their journey to the top has been defined by elite company, having shared stages with genre icons like Papa Roach, Of Mice & Men, and Stray From the Path, transforming them into an unstoppable live force.

This momentum is now reaching a fever pitch with their upcoming album, DEATHRACE. The record includes the standout track "Good Enough" (Feat. CASKETS), alongside the dark and mature "Error" (Feat. Steven Jones of Bleed From Within). Fans can also look forward to explosive new collaborations on the album with ACCVSED and David Schneider (The Butcher Sisters).

DEATHRACE marks the band's most radical chapter yet, stripping away polished refinement in favor of raw power and primal riffs. It is a limit-breaking statement that finally pushes their sound to the absolute limit — Rising Insane have never stood still, but now they are finally flooring it.

Alongside the album announcement, Rising Insane have also unveiled the high-octane title track. "With DEATHRACE, we realized very early on that we hadn't just written a single for the album, but also the title track," the band shares. "For one thing, the track has that energy we feel when we're on stage celebrating with the crowd. On the other hand, the song describes the state of the world pretty accurately; alongside anger and despair, there's also a call to stick together in these times."

Pre-order the new album + stream the single here.

RISING INSANE ARE:
Aaron Steineker — Vocals
Sven Polizuk — Guitar
Ulf Hedenkamp — Bass
Florian Köchy — Guitar
Robert Kühling — Drums

ROMAN CANDLE Drop Music Video For "How To Be Considered When You're Not In The Room"

April 29, 2026

The long wait ended last Friday as Las Vegas sonic auteurs, Roman Candle released their highly anticipated debut album, Unadulterated, via Sumerian Records. A 12-track collection of pure, unbridled fury delivered with ferocious, pinpoint emotional precision, Unadulterated arrived on a wave of critical and fan acclaim, cementing the band as one of the most vital and exciting new prospects in the realm of heavy music. Fans can stream Unadulterated HERE.

Highlighting the release of their debut full-length, Roman Candle have today dropped the official music video for focus track "How To Be Considered When You're Not In The Room". Fans can watch the video for "How To Be Considered When You're Not In The Room" Below:

Seven previous singles across seven months previewed what Roman Candle have been building towards on the album: twelve tracks that move through misogyny and survival, OCD and religious guilt, industry disillusionment, obsession and retribution. Each track is its own complete statement. Together they make a record that truly reflects its title. Speaking on the release of Roman Candle's long-awaited debut album, vocalist Piper Ferrari shares

“Putting out Unadulterated feels like finally saying something we’ve been circling for a long time, but never this plainly. There’s no distance on this record as it’s all instinct, all nerve. We wanted it to feel immediate and unfiltered, like you’re hearing us figure ourselves out in real time. For a debut, it felt important not to hide behind anything and to let it be messy, loud, vulnerable, and exactly what it is.”

Unadulterated closes on "How To Be Considered When You're Not In The Room." The track is an unravelling of the need to occupy someone's mind even in absence. It opens as worship and ends as something far less forgiving. "Consider me even though I fucking hate you" a scathing declaration of simultaneous devotion and contempt. Watch the official video by clicking the thumbnail below.

ABOUT ROMAN CANDLE

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

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

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

Roman Candle Are

Piper Ferrari - Vocals

Jonas Vece - Guitar

Alex Dupis - Drums

Sergio Lopez - Bass

GRAIN OF PAIN Share New Lyric Video for "If Morning Never Comes"; "Behind Us All" Vinyl Out Now!

April 29, 2026

"Behind Us All", the second studio album by Finnish doom metal act GRAIN OF PAIN has been released in March via Noble Demon. Production of the Vinyl version took a bit longer than expected but is now available as well finally! Orders - along with the Digipak CD - are available for purchase at
THIS LOCATION

To mark the occasion, the band has unveiled a stunning animated lyric video for the track "If Morning Never Comes" feat. Kirsten Jørgensen, which you can watch Below.

With their latest album "Behind Us All", GRAIN OF PAIN takes their signature blend of doom and death metal to new emotional depths. Combining crushing heaviness with melodic intensity and a dark, immersive atmosphere, the album showcases a refined and powerful sound that resonates long after the final note fades.

Hailing from Finland, GRAIN OF PAIN is driven by Timo Solonen, who is responsible for songwriting, guitars, and vocals. On bass and clean vocals, Lars Eikind (Before The Dawn) adds a distinct melodic dimension to the band’s sound, further elevating the dynamic range of the compositions.

The album also features renowned musicians Juho Räihä (guitars, additional screams) and Juuso Raatikainen (drums), both known for their work with Swallow the Sun.

"Behind Us All" was produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Juho Räihä at SoundSpiral Audio, ensuring a cohesive and powerful sonic experience throughout.

Following their signing with German metal label Noble Demon in 2024 for their debut album "The Moon Lights The Way", GRAIN OF PAIN now raises the stakes with their sophomore full-length release. "Behind Us All" stands as a testament to the band’s evolution, delivering a deeply atmospheric and emotionally charged listening experience.

"Behind Us All" is out now via Noble Demon and available for purchase HERE.

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Folk Metal Duo FORGOTTEN SHRINE Present "Halo"

April 29, 2026

The enchanting and charismatic folk metal ensemble FORGOTTEN SHRINE have unveiled their new single "Halo". Comprised of Josh Alexander and Sofia Frasz (EXILED HOPE), the dynamic duo embrace country and pop elements as they explore an emotive narrative of wanting to see the best in someone despite witnessing a darker reality.

Josh Alexander shares: "When Sofia brought me this song in its demo form I was both excited and surprised at the melodic and lyrical structure. It's beautiful simplicity brings a breath of fresh air after a very dark and heavy part of our upcoming album, in a way that almost gives you whiplash. On another note, folk metal bands aren't exactly commonplace in the USA where we're from - and much in the way that European bands like Eluveitie have ballads that call back to their own folk traditions, 'Halo' is a callback to the Appalachian folk tradition here in America."

Sofia Frasz comments: "Last May, I got 'If I Die Young' by The Band Perry stuck in my head at random while out on a walk. When I got back, I played around with different melodies and finally landed on the chorus. I thought it might be fun to try out a style I'd never touched before, and hilarious to put a country/folk/pop song right next to some of the heaviest songs on the album; my approach to songwriting is very playful and goofy even when the subject matter is serious. I'd had the idea for the lyrics and the song title for a while, and they finally found a home in the lighter, softer melodies you hear on this song. Lyrically, 'Halo' is about seeing the worst sides of someone, and hoping that you're wrong about what you see. Even if they show you their true colors over and over again, it can be hard to accept that and see reality."

In "Halo", an array of string and folk instruments provide a bright and textural backdrop to the lead vocal melodies. Both Frasz and Alexander perform clean vocals on this song in a delivery that feels intimate and personal, and aptly conveys the lyrical theme. The genre influences of country, folk and pop are incorporated seamlessly into FORGOTTEN SHRINE's characteristic sound. From the catchy chorus hook to the dynamic instrumental arrangement, the band showcase their more experimental side in this new release.

FORGOTTEN SHRINE is:
Josh Alexander (Pennsylvania, USA) - Guitar, Bass, Hurdy Gurdy, Irish Bouzouki, Additional Instruments, Backing Vocals, Composition.
Sofia Frasz (Maryland, USA) - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Lyrics, Composition.

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Wailin Storms Announce New Album 'The Arsonist'

April 29, 2026

With their bluesy riffs, swampy rhythms and haunting vocals, Wailin Storms are one of the hottest bands in Southern gothic rock. The Durham, North Carolinians have received high praise from NPR, The Needle Drop, Brooklyn Vegan, Decibel and Metal Hammer. Thunderous applause has greeted them on both sides of The Atlantic during shows and tour dates with everyone from City of Caterpillar and This Will Destroy You to Acid Bath and Eyehategod. Now, with their upcoming fifth album,The Arsonist, the band are fanning their flames with reckless abandon.

Today, Wailin Storms are announcing The Arsonist with a music video for the album’s simmering title track. While slowly engulfed in flames, amidst their new single’s fiery throes of passion, the band howl like the hounds of hell.

“The Arsonist was forged in the fires of our hearts”, Wailin Storms vocalist and guitarist Justin Storms says. “The title track was the initial spark for the album. It’s about the fear of losing the person you love most in life, a love that is so consuming that it takes on many forms: a car crash, a tumultuous sea, vines wrapping around a tree, a house fire”.

Watch the music video for “The Arsonist” Below:

The Arsonist comes out July 10, 2026 on Season of Mist

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Wailin Storms are igniting the stage this summer with a headline U.S. tour. The band will perform songs off The Arsonist for the first time, along with crowd favorites from across their critically-acclaimed discography.

Wailin Storms 2026 The Arsonist U.S. Tour

July 17 - Durham, NC @ Stanczyk’s [Album Release Show]

July 29 - Johnson City, TN @ The Hideaway

July 30 - Atlanta, GA @ Star Bar

July 31 - Knoxville, TN @ The Pilot Light

August 1 - Cincinnati, OH @ Motr

August 2 - Youngstown, OH @ Westside Bowl

August 3 - Columbus, OH @ Dirty Dungarees

August 4 - Pittsburgh, PA @ The Government Center

August 5 - Baltimore, MD @ Metro Gallery

August 6 - Brooklyn, NY @ The Gutter

August 7 - New Hope, PA @ John and Peter’s

Amidst the wreckage of The Arsonist, Wailin Storms do find a semblance of peace. “It’s All Dark Now Where Your Eyes Used to Be” ends the album with a ghostly flicker of gothic romance. “I know a place where we can sit and grow old”, Storms offers with grim assurance. A piano tolls like death’s bell as he glimpses up at a church that resembles a skull. “There’s a sliver of hope in coming to terms with death”, he concludes. “Life is temporary and that's where its beauty lies”.

On The Arsonist, Wailin Storms deliver a fiery baptism of Southern gothic rock.

Lineup
Justin Storms - Lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Ben Melton - Lead guitar, backup vocals, Rhodes organ, piano
Steve Stanczyk - Bass
Mark Oates - Drums

Recording credits
Recorded at Earth Analog in May 2025

Production Credits
Produced and engineered by Matt Talbott
Mixed by Mike Lust at Phantom Manor ("Dead End", "Heart of Mine", "You Never Answered", "The Arsonist", "Never Rest", "The Wind", It's All Dark Now Where Your Eyes Used to Be"
Mixed by Dave Downham at Gradwell House ("Saved", "Patient Night")
Mastered by Dave Downham at Gradwell House

All lyrics written by Justin Storms

Cover art
Justin Storms

Layout and design
Steve Stanczyk

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Available Formats

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EIVØR - reveals otherworldly new song 'Healer'; announces North American and EU tours

April 29, 2026

Uniquely talented Faroese artist Eivør has revealed a brand-new song. With her new single 'Healer', Eivør opens the door to a new chapter, one rooted in vulnerability, strength and transformation.

Listen to Eivør's new track 'Healer': https://eivor.bfan.link/healer
Watch the 'Healer' video Bellow:

Marking her first release since the 2024 album ENN, 'Healer' arrives after an extended period of international touring, where Eivør has performed across Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand, steadily deepening her connection with a global audience.

Set within a dark, atmospheric sound world, 'Healer' blends a distorted piano-led bass line with cinematic strings and ambient textures. Driven by a steady, pulsing rhythm and carried by Eivør’s raw, expressive vocals, the track moves between fragility and release, like letting go in a storm while still carrying everything you’ve been through.

At its core, the song is a reflection on self-worth and resilience. It captures the tension between falling and finding your footing again, holding space for both doubt and quiet strength.

Eivør explains: “‘Healer’ is a conversation with my younger self - the one who once doubted everything and didn’t feel like she was enough. It lives in the space of falling and finding your footing. The song holds onto the idea that even in those moments, something stronger is quietly building.”

The accompanying video, directed by Faroese filmmaker Katrin Joensen-Næs, extends the emotional world of the song through a stark and symbolic visual language. Shot entirely in black and white, the film unfolds around two mirrored figures, exploring themes of identity, transformation and inner dialogue. All production design and costumes are created within this monochrome palette, reinforcing a visual language that reflects an inner emotional landscape. The video is inspired by the idea that time heals all wounds.

Following a period of near-continuous touring, 'Healer' signals a shift towards a more direct and emotionally immediate form of songwriting, while retaining the depth and physical intensity that define her work.

Eivør continues: “I poured my heart into this song. I hope it meets you where you are, and maybe offers you a sense of strength and healing.”

Eivør is also very proud to announce new, extensive tour dates across North America, Europe and the UK.

Tickets for North America and Europe will go on general sale on Friday May 1st.
A pre-sale is available now, sign up here: https://laylo.com/eivor

EIVØR: 2026 TOUR DATES

17 May - FR Bruguières @ Festival Echos et Merveilles
26 Jun - NO Olso @ Tons Of Rock
22 Jul - CH Nyon @ Paléo Festival
31 Jul - HU Gyöngyös @ Fekete Zaj Fesztivál
02 Aug - PO Poznań @ TAMA
04 Aug - RO Bucharest @ Quantic
06 Aug - SI Ljubljana @ Klub CVETLIČARNA
07 Aug - CZ Jaroměř @ Brutal Assault
08 Aug - DE Münster @ Skaters Palace
09 Aug - DE Hannover @ Kulturzentrum Faust
11 Aug - NL Nijmegen @ Openluchttheater de Goffer
12 Aug - DE Dinkelsbühl @ Summer Breeze Open Air
22 Aug - UK Compton Martin @ ArcTanGent Festival
28 Aug - ES Fuengirola @ Sun and Thunder Festival

17 Oct - FO Tórshavn @ Nordic House
23 Oct - IS Reykjavík @ Eldborg, Harpa

EIVØR: NORTH AMERICA 2026
28 Oct 2026 - New York, NY, USA @ Racket
29 Oct 2026 - Washington, DC, USA @ The Howard
30 Oct 2026 - Wilmington, DE, USA @ The Queen
31 Oct 2026 - Montreal, QC, Canada @ Le National
1 Nov 2026 - Boston, MA, USA @ Paradise Rock Club
3 Nov 2026 - Cleveland, OH, USA @ Globe Iron
4 Nov 2026 - Chicago, IL, USA @ Park West
6 Nov 2026 - St. Louis, MO, USA@ The Sovereign
7 Nov 2026 - Madison, WI, USA @ Atwood Music Hall
8 Nov 2026 - Minneapolis, MN, USA @ Fine Line
10 Nov 2026 - Englewood, CO, USA @ Gothic
12 Nov 2026 - Salt Lake City, UT, USA @ Metro Music Hall
13 Nov 2026 - Boise, ID, USA @ Treefort Music Hall
15 Nov 2026 - Seattle, WA, USA @ Neptune Theatre
17 Nov 2026 - Vancouver, Canada @ The Pearl
18 Nov 2026 - Portland, OR, USA @ Wonder Ballroom
20 Nov 2026 - San Francisco, CA, USA @ August Hall
21 Nov 2026 - Los Angeles, CA, USA @ Teragram Ballroom
22 Nov 2026 - San Diego, CA, USA @ House of Blues

Eivør is one of the most distinctive voices to emerge from the Nordic music scene, an artist whose work bridges ancient tradition and contemporary sound. Raised in the Faroe Islands, her music is deeply shaped by the stark landscapes and communal singing culture of her homeland, where music is both ritual and everyday expression.

Blending elements of Nordic folk, cinematic composition and modern production, Eivør has built a genre-defying catalogue across 11 studio albums. Her sound moves fluidly between the primal and the refined, combining raw vocal techniques, atmospheric textures and rhythmic intensity. In 2021, she was awarded the Nordic Council Music Prize, recognising her unique artistic voice and contribution to contemporary music.

Alongside her solo work, Eivør has gained international recognition for her compositions for film, television and games, including The Last Kingdom and God of War, where her voice and writing have helped define expansive, emotionally driven sound worlds.

Eivør is an established international live artist, having toured extensively across Europe, North America, Australia and New Zealand in recent years. Following the release of her latest album ENN, she has continued to grow her global audience through major headline touring. Her live performances are known for their intensity and emotional depth, translating the physical and atmospheric qualities of her music into a powerful on-stage experience.

Eivør’s music occupies a dark, atmospheric space shaped by cinematic composition, ambient electronic elements and touches of alternative and Nordic -influenced sound. Rooted in tradition yet distinctly contemporary, her work carries a strong emotional undercurrent and a sense of physical presence. Now signed to Nuclear Blast, her latest music marks the beginning of a new chapter, more direct, intimate and sonically focused, while retaining the depth that defines her work.

CAGE FIGHT Releases New Single "Oxygen" + New Video

April 29, 2026

UK metal band, CAGE FIGHT – fronted by vocal powerhouse Rachel Aspe – have released a new single/video, "Oxygen."

Rachel Aspe explains,

“When your worries occupy all the space in your head, you’re navigating

through fog; every task, every move, feels like a challenge. 'Oxygen' is about a fight against time, when everything becomes overwhelming and suffocating.”

About the video, Aspe adds:

“The mask on the album cover is the radiotherapy mask my grandmother wore every day for her cancer treatment. It was moulded to her, and I'm now wearing it as she lives through me. The process was painful and exhausting. This is a symbol of strength, perseverance, and healing. It represents a cage you fight in, until you shed your skin

and are reborn. The mask also has specific meanings for each song on the album.

"In 'Oxygen', we wanted to portray the feelings of fear, oppression, and anxiety. To be locked in this cage, pushed down by its weight. The mask here is our own mind, and overwhelming thoughts, while seeing time passing by and being powerless.”

Watch the Music Video for "Oxygen" Below:

CAGE FIGHT will release their second studio album, ‘Exuvia,’ on May 1st via Spinefarm.

Recorded by Sam Bloor at Lower Lane Studios and mixed by Jim Pinder (Sleep Token, Malevolence), ‘Exuvia’ retains the raw, old school hardcore heart of CAGE FIGHT – vibrating with meaty grooves, pummelling rhythms, plus a wave of furious anger that feels like a punch to the gut. At the same time, it also explores more multi-layered terrains, atmospheres, and melodies, making CAGE FIGHT sound bigger, tighter, and more epic than ever before.

Throughout the 11 pieces of music, the band proves they aren’t afraid to experiment… and have a bit of fun. A case in point is "Pick Your Fighter," which features Julien Truchan from Benighted on guest vocals, and was inspired by a French pop song – "Et c'est parti…" by Nâdiya – though you’d never guess it from the song’s crushing heaviness.

The rest of the lyrics on ‘Exuvia’ are written by Rachel – the first time she has expressed herself in this way, and the results are deeply personal, taking in anxiety, assault, and having to deal with grief. The expansive final track, "Élégie," is about losing her grandfather, and the regret that can come from things left unsaid.

On "Pig," meanwhile, she calls out the creepy men who send women unsolicited messages online, while the title track was inspired by her grandmother, who is currently battling cancer, and helped Rachel write the song's lyrics.

Pre-Order 'Exuvia' HERE

In celebration of the forthcoming release of 'Exuvia,' CF will host a sold-out album release party on May 1st at legendary London dive bar, Blondie’s.

Radio City Beer Works is also brewing a new batch of “Pick Your Fighter” beer, which will be available on tap at the event.

Since their inception, the band has become known for their visceral, high-energy live performances; already, they’ve toured with acts such as Sepultura and Cromags, supported the likes of Napalm Death and Employed To Serve, and played numerous festivals, including Summer Breeze and Bloodstock.

CAGE FIGHT are:

Rachel Aspe - vocals

James Monteith - guitar

Will Horsman - bass

Nick Plews - drums

Portland dreampop outfit Wooden Overcoat shares 'Finally Arrived', previewing debut EP

April 28, 2026

Portland dreampop outfit Wooden Overcoat presents "Finally Arrived", the second taste of the band's debut "Hello Sunbeam" EP, featuring a hypnotic foundation of viscous Gooey guitars and deliberately slow thudding drums, creating a rhythmic trance-like pulse, locking in this dreamy soundscape.

The accompanying video was created by Italian multi-arts visionary Francesca Bonci, well known for her work with The Dandy Warhols, Pete International Airport and Slowdive's Rachel Goswell, LA's Tombstones In Their Eyes, Federale (The Brian Jonestown Massacre's Collin Hegna), post-rock outfit The Quality of Mercury, and iconic British bard Philip Parfitt.

Emerging from a period of digital isolation, 'Finally Arrived' weaves together a tapestry of personal mourning and romantic friction with a critique of the grand fantasies surrounding stardom. At its core, it examines the delicate nature of human connection, lamenting a cultural tendency to view individuals as replaceable assets rather than cherished companions.

Wooden Overcoat is the sonic brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Brant Hajek, having returned to music after a hiatus, recording songs he'd written in his late teens. What started as a practice in self-production transformed into a deep creative obsession with soundscapes and gear. Recording in a rented basement, Hajek built the foundation of the EP through spontaneous experimentation—often veering away from planned sessions to follow sudden bursts of inspiration.

"I wrote "Finally Arrived" when I was thinking a lot about social media, which I was completely off of for many years. Like many songs, it’s actually about multiple things all at once. Some of it reflects my own experience at the time going through grief and relationship issues, and it’s also about the delusions many people have about fame, making it big, becoming larger than life," says Brant Hajek.

"I think the through-line is actually about the fragility of our relationships to others in our lives. I was feeling that many people take others for granted and can sometimes treat people as expendable, which is something I find really sad."

Earlier, Wooden Overcoat shared their shimmering debut "Home", enveloping the senses in a reverb-drenched sanctuary and blending in sun-drenched textures. Between the wash of tape echo and reverb, the track finds a sweet spot where lo-fi garage psych meets 90s shoegaze, all anchored by layered harmonies and an evocatively intimate vocal delivery.

While Wooden Overcoat's lyrics and aesthetics might suggest a certain darkness, they are often rooted in inside jokes and a sense of warmth. You could call it an exercise in productive contradictions. Hajek’s creative process is a deeply personal, layered journey involving mumbled placeholder lyrics and a patient wait for the specific spark that turns an "emotionally restless" melody into a finished piece.

While Hajek performed every instrument on the studio recordings to preserve the project’s intimate DIY spirit, he has since found his tribe, assembling a full live band to translate these compositions to the stage. With Hajek leading on guitar and lead vocals, Wooden Overcoat is rounded out by Dillon Glusker on bass, Mac on guitar, and Brian Levin on drums and backing vocals.

The name Wooden Overcoat—an old Americana euphemism for a coffin—hints at the project’s core philosophy: a playful balance of moody, mystical imagery with light-hearted humor. Hajek’s creative process is personal, the rough versions eventually coalescing into vivid, emotionally resonant themes. In contrast, this music is vibrant, creating a fantastic dreamlike environment for lovers of life.

As of April 28, "Finally Arrived" is available from digital platforms everywhere, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. The debut "Hello Sunbeam" EP will be released on May 29. Wooden Overcoat performs next on May 16 at Portland's Midnight PDX & The Six Venue benefit show for the Portland Immigration Rights Coalition, along with Kerosel and Gondos. Then, on May 30, they play at Swan Dive with Jewelry Exchange and Only Only.

CREDITS
Written, recorded, mixed and mastered by Brant Hajek
Performed by Brant Hajek
Recorded in a house in Portland, Oregon
Only humans made this art
Cover art + photo by Brant Hajek
Band photos by Brett Chauncey
Video by Francesca Bonci
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR