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

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

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

Watch the video for "HEAVENLY" below.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Watch it below.

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

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

Loretta Lynn "Van Lear Rose" Returns 11/13

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

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

STREAM "MISS BEING MRS."

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

Skillet "Unleashes After the Storm" EP Lead By "Grave Stomper" — WATCH

Multi-Platinum rock band Skillet today unleashes its highly anticipated new independent EP, After the Storm, a six-song collection that finds one of the world's biggest rock bands delivering some of the heaviest, most vulnerable and hopeful music of its nearly 30-year career. Leading today's release is focus track ''Grave Stomper,'' a hard-hitting anthem that embodies the fighting spirit at the heart of After the Storm. The EP arrives amid a remarkable period of momentum for Skillet, including 30 million RIAA-certified units across 21 titles, 11 newly awarded certifications led by the career-defining ''Monster'' soaring to 7X Platinum, more than 12 million monthly Spotify listeners, a wave of national media attention and a U.S. headline tour already selling out in multiple markets.

LISTEN TO AFTER THE STORM

LISTEN TO '"GRAVE STOMPER"

Produced by David Cowell (Sleep Theory) and the band's own Korey Cooper, After the Storm marks both a return to Skillet's heavier musical roots and one of its most personal creative statements to date. The project brought frontman John Cooper back to his hometown of Memphis to record for the first time since Skillet's 2003 album Collide.

Inspired by seasons of betrayal, grief, anger and depression—and the perseverance, faith and hope that emerged on the other side — the EP finds Cooper writing from one of the most vulnerable places of his career.

''This EP is special to me,'' says Cooper. ''It reignites what Skillet was always meant to be—which is music that helps lift people out of dark times. I wrote these songs because I needed to be lifted out of my darkness.''

Skillet's Live Nation Still Screaming Tour is underway now, with multiple markets already selling out (Long Island, Minneapolis, Seattle, Phoenix, Dallas, San Antonio, and Orlando) and strong ticket sales continuing across the run.

The U.S. headline tour follows a landmark European trek earlier this year that delivered the largest international audiences of Skillet’s career, bringing approximately 90,000 fans across 23 cities, with sold-out shows and record-setting ticket sales at venues including Paris' Zénith.

The current tour continues through November, bringing together nearly three decades of hits with the new music from After the Storm.

TOUR DATES + TICKETS

Arizona Rap Metal Unit DROPOUTKINGS Share ''Deadname'' Video – WATCH

Last year, trap metal progenitors DROPOUT KINGS dropped Yokai, the final record featuring enigmatic frontman Adam Ramey following his untimely passing. After bringing together a career-spanning lineup of Kings current and past, the band took this celebration of Rameys life on the road to share with fans as everyone tried to heal from the shock. Lauded by fans and critics alike, with Nu Metal Agenda stating that "the name Dropout Kings should be on more people's lips, no matter what the band's next move may be," Yokai proved to be a unifying force to a hurting community.

Post-release, the band has also released the video for "Deadname." The neon-tinged, tumultuous digital visuals heighten the emotional song's desperate energy. A mixture of They Live and the Ninja Turtles, there's a subterranean vibe to the music video. The band is violently illuminated with vibrant, flashing flares of color that paint them inexciting glows. 

About the video, DROPOUT KINGS' Black Cat Bill states:
"Some songs you sing, others you let the spirits speak through you. This is 'Deadname.'"

Check Out The Official Music Video for "Deadname" BELOW.

Order Your Copy of Yokai HERE.

Hailing from Phoenix, Arizona, DROPOUT KINGS fuse the raw energy of nu‑metal and rap, a synergy Adam helped forge from the very beginning. Just weeks before his tragic passing on May 19, 2025 at age 32, Adam completed the finishing touches on what he considered the band's most personal and powerful album to date.

Yokai is more than an album — it's a legacy. Across its tracks, the influence of Adam's dynamic stage presence and lyrical authenticity resonates profoundly. The album channels the same heart‑pounding aggression and rap‑rock fusion that brought hits like "Virus" to the Billboard Mainstream Rock Charts, but with an added emotional depth that can only come from one final shared chapter.

DROPOUT KINGS said upon the announcement of the album:
"It's with an incredible mix of emotion and devotion that we announce the release of our new album, Yokai! However, so much more than just new music, this album is our greatest dedication to the late legend, new father and cherished brother, Adam Ramey. Not just entertainment, but a testimony to the ambition, struggle, pain and indomitable will that has made the Dropout Kings who they are. Not only a journey into the hearts and souls of the band during a time of their greatest loss as well as the experience of Trap Metal's evolution, but the soundtrack to the realization of dreams and the defeat of nightmares across the world. We ask that you listen, enjoy and join us in the mission of not just uplifting and remembering the spirit of one of the best men we'll ever know, but in creating a better world so that those like you, him and us can LIVE better and with brighter futures ahead."

DROPOUT KINGS LIVE:
With Ghøstkid, Seven Blood, Stain The Canvas:
4/4 — Zurich, Switzerland — Komplex Klub
4/5 — Munich, Germany — Backstage Halle
4/6 — Nuremberg, Germany — Z-Bau
4/7 — Frankfurt, Germany — Das Bett
4/9 — Krakow, Poland — Hype Park
4/10 — Budapest, Hungary — Analog Music Hall
4/11 — Prague, Czech Republic — Bike Jesus
4/12 — Dresden, Germany — Club Puschkin
4/13 — Berlin, Germany — Hole44
4/15 — Oberhausen, Germany — Kulttempel
4/17 — Hamburg, Germany — Bahnhof Pauli
4/19 — London, UK — Oslo
4/20 — Manchester, UK — Rebellion
4/21 — Nottingham, UK — Rescue Rooms
4/23 — Paris, France — Backstage By The Mill
4/24 — Zulte, Belgium — The Cluck Factory
4/25 — Nijmegen, Netherlands — Doornroosje

DROPOUT KINGS ARE:
Black Cat Bill — Vocals
Rob Sebastian — Vocals
Chucky Guzman — Guitar
The Cowboy Drummer — Drums

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

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

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

GRAHAM BONNET comments:

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

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

Watch the Official Video for

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

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

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

GRAHAM BONNET states:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pre-Order ‘Circuit Breaker’ HERE

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

GRAHAM BONNET BAND are:

Graham Bonnet - Vocals

Beth-Ami Heavenstone - Bass guitar

Conrado Pesinato - Lead guitars

Shane Galaas - Drums

Alessandro Bertoni – Keyboards

SYMETRIA Release New EP "All or Nothing" via Curtain Call Records

Hard Rock/Metal Band Celebrates 10 Years With New EP Featuring Singles “The Game,” “XIII” and “All or Nothing”

Hard rock/metal band SYMETRIA are turning the page on their next chapter with the release of their new EP, All or Nothing, out now via Curtain Call Records. The three-song release features the previously released singles “The Game” and “XIII,” along with the EP’s title track, “All or Nothing.”

"The Game is really about the two games of life," explains the band. "The finite game is one you can play to win, and then it's over. The infinite game is different. It's played so that existence can continue and future generations have a game left to play. If not enough people are participating in that infinite game, everything eventually falls apart, and there are no games left to play at all."

Following the overwhelmingly positive response to “The Game,” Symetria continued building momentum with the release of “XIII,” giving fans another glimpse into the band’s evolving sound and setting the stage for the complete All or Nothing EP.

“XIII” (Thirteen) finds Symetria pushing their sound forward while maintaining the raw energy and musicianship that have defined the band throughout their journey. The track weaves together intricate melodies, driving rhythms, powerful instrumentation, and an engaging lyrical presentation, delivering a dynamic hard rock/metal experience built for both the headphones and the live stage.

"'XIII' isn't just a song, it's a celebration, a gift, a tribute if you will to all the bands and artists who paved the way for heavy music from the beginning.  We, as a band, don't do covers.  We write music.  When the idea of paying tribute or homage to our predecessors came along it was never about who's song to cover, or what band to tribute.  That's not our style.  We're artists.  We create.  So we decided to pay tribute to those who we look up to, thank them for what they did, who they are, the risks they took, and the music they created that inspired us and so many others to start out on this journey in music for ourselves by writing a song about it.  Honestly, what better way is there to truly pay tribute to a legend than to write a song about them, about the music, and maybe a little bit about what it meant to us. A song that will live forever in tribute to them just as the music they created will," shares the band.

“'All or Nothing' is a revolution song. From there make of it what you will. Take a look around yourself at the world right now, we are literally standing in the shadow of the next 'All or Nothing' moment in history, and it’s gaining on us fast. It seems like every-time you turn around anymore the world is changing the rules on you, changing the terms of the dream, changing the cost of freedom and what it actually means." 

There will be a full production video for “All or Nothing” coming later this year. 

Recorded at SoundMine Studio in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, All or Nothing was produced and mixed by acclaimed producer Dan Malsch, whose production brings added depth, power, dynamics, and expansive sonic character to Symetria’s latest material. The result is a release that captures the band’s hard-hitting approach while showcasing their continued growth as songwriters and performers.

The release marks a significant milestone for Symetria, who are celebrating 10 years of creating music, performing live, and evolving their sound. A decade into their journey, the band is showing no signs of slowing down. Instead, Symetria are expanding their reach with an increasingly ambitious live schedule and setting their sights on bringing their music to audiences well beyond their home region.

The band will make their second consecutive appearance at B’N’R Fest on Saturday, November 7, in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania. The Reading-area music festival brings together some of the longest-running and most respected local and regional acts from across the Eastern Pennsylvania music scene, making the return appearance another milestone in Symetria’s ongoing live journey.

With All or Nothing now available, Symetria are also looking toward their next major step: their first full touring campaign. The band currently has plans in the works to hit the road, with a late summer or fall 2027 tour being targeted.

Ten years in, Symetria are embracing the title of their latest release All or Nothing as they enter a new era defined by new music, bigger stages, and an ambition to take their sound further than ever before.

All or Nothing is out now via Curtain Call Records.

https://orcd.co/mm1ma3q

Symetria has launched an official website that you can find at : 

http://symetria.band

Sat. November 7th @ B'N'R' Fest in Birdsboro, PA

Sat. November 21st @ Alder Brewing in Reading, PA

Sat. December 12th@ Goodfella's in Pottsville, PA

For More Information Please Visit:

Official Website

Instagram

Facebook

TikTok

YouTube

TUNGSTEN Celebrate Release of Brand New Studio Album Ashes Today New Music Video for "Supernova" Out Now!

Finally, the wait is over: Swedish power metal force TUNGSTEN is celebrating the release of their brand new studio album, Ashes, out now via PERCEPTION – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music! Packed with the band's signature blend of powerful riffs, soaring melodies and infectious energy, the new record sees TUNGSTEN deliver another electrifying dose of modern power metal.

To mark the occasion, the band has also unleashed a brand new music video for "Supernova", offering fans another taste of the album's explosive energy. Watch the video now and dive into the world of Ashes!

Following a strong entry into the metal scene with their 2019 debut “We Will Rise” and a steady rise through albums like “Tundra,” and “Bliss,” the band now return with a powerful new chapter. Between touring and live performances throughout 2025, TUNGSTEN focused on writing material for their new album, aiming to create a worthy follow-up to 2024’s “The Grand Inferno.” 

Ashes sees TUNGSTEN continue their crusade, delivering irresistible metal with anthemic choruses and a fresh surge of energy that pushes their signature sound even further. The album captures everything the band stands for: powerful songwriting, massive hooks, and a dynamic mix of melody and heaviness that makes it one of their strongest and most focused releases to date!
 
In support of Ashes, the band is currently on a co-headline tour with INDUCTION, joined by special guests KILMARA. Following the tour, TUNGSTEN will play a string of headlining shows across Sweden and Norway. Find all current and upcoming dates listed below!
 

Order Ashes now at this location: https://tungsten.rpm.link/ashesPR

The band has toured extensively alongside acts such as Bloodbound, Firewind, Sonata Arctica and All For Metal, and appeared at major festivals including Sweden Rock Festival, Leyendas Del Rock, RockHarz Festival, Midalidare Metal Fest and Riverside Rock Fest, continuously building a strong live reputation.  


ANTHEMS OF STEEL TOUR 2026
With INDUCTION & Special Guests KILMARA:
09.10.26 – DE – Leipzig @ Hellraiser
10.10.26 – DE – Passau @ Zauberberg
11.10.26 – DE – Karlsruhe @ Die Stadtmitte
12.10.26 – CH – Aarburg @ Musigburg
13.10.26 – AT – Salzburg @ Rockhouse
14.10.26 – DE – Mörlenbach @ Live Music Hall
15.10.26 – DE – Hamburg @ Bahnhof Pauli
16.10.26 – DE – Lingen @ Alter Schlachthof
17.10.26 – DE – Solingen @ Laut und Hart Festival
18.10.26 – DE – Selb @ Rockclub Bayern
 

ASHES TOUR:
22.10.2026 – SE – Lund, Mejeriet
23.10.2026 – SE – Gothenburg, Valand
24.10.2026 – SE – Örebro, Rockbar
25.10.2026 – NO – Oslo, Salt
26.10.2026 – SE – Stockholm, Kollektivet Livet
09.–10.04.2027 – DK – Roskilde, Epic Fest 2027

For more info and tickets visit: https://tungstenofficial.net/Tour 

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

Another milestone for Sweden's ORBIT CULTURE.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

PHOTO CREDIT: Niklas Karlsson

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

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

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

Watch the video below. 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Check out the full list of tour dates below.

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

Welcome to their world.

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

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

Hillhaven Share Video for Newest Single "Out of Spite, Out of Mind" — WATCH

HILLHAVEN — Chris Kelly on vocals; Zach Moiser on drums; and guitarist Jaime GoWell — have shared the video for newest single "Out of Spite, Out of Mind." Watch it below. 

The track, is, essentially, hard rock built for radio, with a nostalgic, 2000s-born edge. "Out of Spite, Out of Mind" looks at the internal confrontation with the voice in your head that shows up when anxiety stalls your own ambition. It's a track about catching yourself mid-spiral and choosing to fight instead of freeze. Big hooks, bigger riffs, and a chorus made to be shouted back.

"On this week's episode of 'Chris' Inner Monologue,' this one really just comes from spending too many nights being annoyed at myself," explains Kelly. "All too frequently, I wind up having these internal battles where anxiety winds up stalling out all ambition, all progress, all productivity. Even as i'’s happening, it feels so stupid. Like 'why am I basically afraid of my computer right now?' I was having such a bitch of a time finding the topline that, eventually, the struggle for lyrics became the actual lyrics. Ultimately, it's become something of a mission statement to myself, and a big 'fuck you' to the parts of my brain that try to stifle me."

Previously, the band shared the video for the new single "Dead Doesn't Hurt," which premiered earlier over at SiriusXM Octane. Watch it here.

The band will also play a bunch of live shows later this month and has partnered with ADA for all upcoming releases.

HILLHAVEN LIVE:
10/18 — Pittsburgh, PA — Preserving Underground
10/20 — Minneapolis, MN — 7th St Entry
10/21 — Chicago, IL — Avondale Backline
10/22 — Cleveland, OH — Mahall's

Hillhaven emerged, seemingly out of nowhere, in April of 2024. Featuring some familiar faces and boasting radio-tailored blend of rock and metalcore, lasting attention was quickly gained from listeners and radio programmers alike. By May of 2024, Hillhaven was a regular feature on rock music's premiere radio station — Sirius XM Octane who, to-date, has put seven Hillhaven singles into rotation. Hillhaven's seemingly endless onslaught of rock and metalcore anthems persisted, until the band made its live debut at the annual Metalcore festival, Christmas Burns Red — sharing the bill with August Burns Red, The Ghost Inside, The Devil Wears Prada & More. The band would soon-after partner with Sound Talent Group and Grandview Music.  Now, freshly signed to ADA Music and with a new body of work on the way, Hillhaven are primed and ready to continue its rapid ascent in the world of hard rock. This is only the beginning.

ZEAL & ARDOR RELEASE ''DEVIL IS FINE X CARPENTER BRUT'' VIDEO — WATCH

Zeal & Ardor release "Devil Is Fine x Carpenter Brut" via MVKA, a defining moment in the band's history reimagined with brutal precision as Carpenter Brut unleashes his trademark nightmare fuel on their most iconic anthem. It's a collision of two of extreme music's most fearless minds, pushing the song into territory it has never touched before. 

"Devil Is Fine" is the title track of Zeal & Ardor's breakthrough 2016 record, the release that first fused black metal aggression with the rhythms and history of African American spirituals and work songs, introducing Manuel Gagneux's project to a global audience. Carpenter Brut, the French producer whose synth driven, horror-soaked sound has become a genre unto itself, has now taken the track apart and rebuilt it.

Gagneux says, "Imagine if one of the most capable electronic musicians out there remixed a song of ours. Imagine if that would result in a track that might eclipse the original. Imagine if you could listen to such a thing right now. We give you 'Devil Is Fine x Carpenter Brut.'"

Carpenter Brut adds, "Zeal & Ardor have such a distinctive sound so it was a real pleasure to take 'Devil Is Fine' into my own world while keeping the spirit of the original."

WATCH THE VISUALIZER FOR THE TRACK BELOW. 

STREAM THE TRACK HERE.

Zeal & Ardor's most recent album, GREIF (2024), remains in heavy rotation and saw the group headline Switzerland’s Up In Smoke festival last week. The band also recently released Devil Is Fine X, a remastered reissue of their 2016 debut which now includes five previously unreleased bonus tracks.

Carpenter Brut's Leather Temple, the closing chapter of his Leather trilogy, is out now via No Quarter Prod/Virgin Records, and he remains on the road worldwide throughout 2026.

Minute After Midnight Drops "THE HATMAN" Video — WATCH

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Heavy Rock Collective THE DEVIL'S BLIND HORSE Release New Single, "Sister"

Back with another tribute offering to the Heavy Rock and Roll Gods, THE DEVIL'S BLIND HORSE, spearheaded by Alex Knoll, returns with their much anticipated second single "Sister." Available on October 7, on all major streaming platforms, "Sister" is accompanied by a new lyric video release. Watch Below. 

Surprises are abound with TDBH’s signature fusion of psychedelic hard rock and metal. From the ABBA-inspired strings in the bridge to the blast beat passage during the outro chorus; soulful melody is intertwined with punch, cyclic riffs are intertwined with textures and depth.

The Knoll/Lynne core duo is once again supported by an all-star lineup comprised of Johan Niemann and Rikard Zander (Evergrey) on bass and keyboards respectively, whereas drum duties are handled by Emily Dolan Davies (The Darkness) on this ride. A very special guest appearance by Aarón Serfaty on bongos (Jon Anderson, Sérgio Mendes, Alan Pasqua) sets the tone early for an explosive, prog-tinged hard rocking journey.

The vision for a unique artistic flair to the sonic landscape prompted TDBH to partner with Mixing Engineer Marcus Jidell (Grammy Nominated and Swedish Grammis Winner - Candlemass, Avatarium, Soen) on “Sister”. Mastering is once again handled by Robert Pehrsson (The Hellacopters, Lucifer, Tribulation, Imperial State Electric) at Studio Humbucker.

After the collective’s introduction with their first single "Dragon," "Sister" will leave enthusiastic listeners wondering what may be next. The Devil’s Blind Horse is surely as excited to find out.

Following the recent release of “Dragon,” THE DEVIL'S BLIND HORSE are embarking on the beginning of an exciting chapter. The group is already gaining buzz for their forthcoming EP, “…Alas, we ride…”, more to revealed anon. 

“THE DEVIL'S BLIND HORSE is an unabashed celebration of all of the things that I love about music” says Alex - adding: “It is the journey in pursuing the music that I hear in my head... It’s my definition of that perfect collection of sounds and songs, artistically earnest and uncompromising, from beginning to end.”

Knoll, a veteran of the Los Angeles metal scene with a storied past in 999 Society and a brief stint in SPINESHANK, has crafted a unique soundscape with THE DEVIL'S BLIND HORSE. Drawing inspiration from legends like BLACK SABBATH, DEEP PURPLE, ROBIN TROWER, GRAVEYARD and OPETH, the band’s music transports listeners to a golden era of rock and roll, imbued with fresh energy and innovation.

About THE DEVIL'S BLIND HORSE:

Founded by Brazilian-born guitarist Alex Knoll, THE DEVIL'S BLIND HORSE is a heavy rock and roll project that blends 60s, 70s, and early 80s influences with progressive metal aesthetics. With a lineup of seasoned artists, the band delivers a powerful, genre-defying sound that resonates with fans of classic rock and metal alike.

THE DEVIL'S BLIND HORSE Is:

Alex Knoll - Guitars and others
VK Lynne - Lead and Background Vocals

"Sister" Credits:

• Written by Alex Knoll and VK Lynne

• Produced by Alex Knoll

• Mixed by Marcus Jidell

• Mastered by Robert Pehrsson (Studio Humbucker – Stockholm, Sweden)

• Featured Musicians: Alex Knoll (Guitars, Programming), VK Lynne (Lead Vocals), Jennifer Knoll (Backing Vocals and Percussion), Johan Niemann (Bass), Rikard Zander (Keyboards), Emily Dolan Davies (Drums and Percussion), Aarón Serfaty (Bongos).

LAINEY WILSON’S NEW SONG “KINDA LOVE IT”

Multi-platinum global superstar Lainey Wilson’s new song, “Kinda Love It,” is out today via BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Listen HERE and watch the official music video BELOW. 

Written by Wilson, John Mayer, Kid Harpoon and Jon Decious, the infectious, upbeat track explores new sonic territory for Wilson and captures the thrill of being swept up in an exciting, yet unpredictable romance. 

The release adds to yet another landmark year for the 12x CMA-winner and reigning Entertainer of the Year, who will return to host the 60th Annual CMA Awards on Wednesday, November 18. This is Wilson’s third time hosting following her solo debut last year (the first solo female host since Reba McEntire in 1991) and her first appearance in 2024 with Peyton Manning and Luke Bryan. Wilson is also nominated in three categories this year—Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year and Single of the Year (“Somewhere Over Laredo”)—and recently received the CMA International Artist Achievement Award. 

Additionally, Wilson will join Harry Styles for four shows at Toronto’s Rogers Stadium in May, while her single, “Phone, Keys, Wallet” (feat. John Mayer on guitar), is currently top 15 at country radio and continuing to climb. 

Earlier this year, Wilson released two additional tracks ("Younger You" with Miley Cyrus and "Can't Sit Still"), joined Chris Stapleton for a run of stadium shows and was the subject of an in-depth Netflix documentary, Lainey Wilson: Keepin' Country Cool (watch HERE). Wilson also made her film acting debut in Universal's adaptation of Colleen Hoover's Reminders of Him, before appearing in season two of Netfllix's sitcom, Leanne.

The Grand Ole Opry member is a prolific, sought-after songwriter, who has scored nine #1 hits including “4x4xU” (3x Platinum), “Watermelon Moonshine” (3x Platinum) and “Heart Like A Truck” (4x Platinum), in addition to award-winning collaborations with Cole Swindell (“Never Say Never”), Jelly Roll (“Save Me”) and HARDY (“wait in the truck”). Moreover, Wilson has collaborated with artists such as Reba McEntire, Miranda Lambert, Dolly Parton and Post Malone, made her acting debut in Paramount’s hit television series, Yellowstone, and recently launched a new collaboration with MacKenzie-Childs, her fifth collection with Wrangler and her own boot (Golden West Boots) and jewelry lines (The Lainey Wilson Jewelry Collection). 

Photo Credit: Erick Frost

LAINEY WILSON CONFIRMED TOUR DATES

October 10—Uncasville, CT—Mohegan Sun
May 7—Toronto, ON—Rogers Stadium*
May 8—Toronto, ON—Rogers Stadium*
May 14—Toronto, ON—Rogers Stadium*
May 15—Toronto, ON—Rogers Stadium*
*with Harry Styles

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Darkwave-shoegaze pioneers Lowsunday revisit ‘Call Silence’ with 2 distinct electronic music visionaries

Pittsburgh-based darkwave-shoegaze pioneers Lowsunday present 'Call Silence Remixed', a 2-track released via Projekt Records, involving two artists with deep histories in the dark-music world, each of them finding their own unique way to re-envision the same song. Taking the original 'Call Silence' in radically different directions, together, they create a striking conversation between post-punk, EBM, industrial, darkwave, drone and ethereal music. 

The 'Silent Tribe Remix' by Psychotribe (aka Peter Guellard from DEATĦ B¥ LØVE) pushes the song into EBM and electronic territory, transforming its post-punk tension into something darker, more mechanical and hypnotic. The 'Call Silence' Remix by Sam Rosenthal (founder of Projekt Records and the creative force behind Black Tape For A Blue Girl), uses stark drones, spacious electronic layers and distant vocals to uncover a more vulnerable, emotional and atmospheric side.

Formed in 1994 as Low Sunday Ghost Machine, they emerged as a "retro-futurist" pioneer, blending darkwave and shoegaze long before the genres saw their modern revival. Their legacy was cemented with extended re-releases of their 1996 debut album 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine' and 1999 masterpiece 'Elesgiem' (for their 30th and 25th anniversaries). Having played an integral role in Lowsunday’s history over the years, Rosenthal served as an important catalyst in their return to music in 2025 after a nearly 25-year hiatus, now a duo made up of original member Shane Sahene (vocals, guitar, synth, bass, drums) and Bobby Spell (bass, guitar, drums). 

Their recently-released 'Low Sunday Ghost Machine - Black EP' and preceding ‘White EP' (ranked second in Post-Punk.com's Best EPs of 2025) presents the band's first new material released since 1999. Both a reflection and a resurgence, these Lowsunday releases usher in a welcome return, marked by superb production and a renewed creative clarity, bridging three decades of distinct sonic legacy with balanced doses of escapism, dreamlike sounds, drones and feedback.

Lowsunday also present a stunning noir video for 'Call Silence - Silent Tribe Remix by Psychotribe', starring Shane Sahene and Sereny Welsby. Capturing tension between partners, perfectly set amidst brutalist backdrops like the University of Pittsburgh’s Posvar Hall, this video was filmed, produced and directed by Peter Guellard.  Enormous concrete surfaces, repeating geometric patterns, tunnels, corridors, and overwhelming architectural scale provided exactly the intended atmosphere.

"Peter Guellard is an incredibly driven and talented musician and producer. He takes this somewhere completely outside of anything we would've done and his video offers an entirely different experience. What began as a Hitchcock type drama, full of possible endings and unanswered questions, became something deeper—a beautifully constructed mystery. He has captured its coldness, its darkness, its depth, and its contrasts with awesome precision. The imagery has the power of a still ocean: seemingly calm on the surface, yet immense, mysterious, and full of worlds beneath it," says Shane Sahene.

"Sam Rosenthal’s remix captured a vulnerability we seldom show, bringing a completely different vision. The stark, droning layers and almost percussive reverbs create a palpable mood. He managed to uncover and amplify the emotional sentiment within the song, while making it feel entirely new. It’s been an honor to have our song reimagined by two people we have so much respect and appreciation for."

Bobby Spell adds, "Peter’s visual interpretation is as stark as that particular architecture and surroundings, visually creating a feeling of insignificance and loneliness. The feeling of isolation it creates is palpable and Sereny’s and Shane's characters compound that feeling with their apparent detachment. Peter had a clear vision of exactly what he wanted to do with it".

As of October 9, 'Call Silence Remixed' is out everywhere, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. Lowsunday's two limited edition vinyl EPs and their expanded anniversary reissue albums are also available via Projekt Records' store. Further, Lowsunday's 'She Follows Rain' was also recently released as part of Cherry Red Records' 4-CD boxset 'We Are The Beautiful'.

Lowsunday perform next at Pittsburgh's Brillobox on Friday, October 9. Presented by Play Alone Records, they join Choir Boy., along with Crash Davidian and DJ Krass Advert. 

CREDITS
Lyrics by Shane Sahene
Track 1 written by Shane Sahene, Bobby Spell & Peter Guellard
Produced by Peter Guellard
Track 2 written by Shane Sahene, Bobby Spell & Sam Rosenthal
Produced by Sam Rosenthal
Mastering & cover artwork by Shane Sahene
Released via Projekt Records
Video filmed, produced & directed by Peter Guellard
Starring Shane Sahene & Sereny Welsby
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon for Shameless Promotion PR 


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IMPUREZA Release Bass Playthrough for “Covadonga”

IMPUREZA, the Franco-Spanish pioneers of Hispanic Metal, release a bass playthrough of “Covadonga” today via the Season of Mist YouTube channel. Taken from their third album Alcázares, the video places Florian Saillard’s fretless bass in the foreground of the song that recounts where the Reconquista began.

“Covadonga” runs 4:02 and tells of the battle in Asturias whose Astur victory is held to have started the Reconquista. Sung in Spanish, the lyrics climb the sacred mountain with the prophetic king Don Pelayo, set lancers and archers against the Muslim forces, and watch the arrows hide the sun, with the title itself spelled out syllable by syllable as a refrain: CO-VA-DON-GA. The song also carries the legend of the battle, in which the attackers’ arrows turned back on them and rocks broke loose from the mountain to bury them. The fretless bass, one of the band’s signature voices, sits here beside flamenco guitar and orchestral arrangement.

Watch the playthrough of “Covadonga”Below :

“Alcázares”, released on July 11th, 2025, via Season of Mist, is a concept album on the Reconquista, the medieval conflict that ran from 722 to 1492. It moves from Covadonga through the legend of El Cid, Templar mysticism, the Inquisition under Torquemada and tales of black magic. The album was recorded and mixed by Sébastien Camhi at Studio Artmusic and mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios.

Stream & order Alcázares: https://orcd.co/impurezaalcazares

MPUREZA is a Franco-Spanish metal band formed in 2004 by guitarist Lionel Cano Muñoz from Orléans. Their music is distinguished by a unique fusion of extreme metal and Spanish sounds inspired by Andalusian culture and flamenco, creating an atypical style known as Hispanic Metal. IMPUREZAremains an innovative project in the international metal scene, making it a pioneer of the genre.

Concept:

The entire concept of the band revolves around the voluptuousness of Latin atmospheres, the ferocity of metal, and Spanish culture and history, explored through a fictional and esoteric aspect. Their compositions feature both clean and guttural vocals sung in the language of Cervantes, flamenco guitar, acoustic fretless bass, extreme metal, and orchestral arrangements that evoke the colors of Spain. The very essence of their music lies in the duality between two seemingly opposed musical genres, which, through clever composition, give birth to a new and avant-garde style. Their fiery music is literally the union of traditional Hispanic folklore and extreme metal. These metal warriors brandish their Iberian sounds as weapons with pride. This ingenious alliance is matched only by the singular and unprecedented creative originality of its founder Lionel Cano Muñoz and his compañero Esteban Martín, both of Spanish nationality. IMPUREZA’s conquistadors draw inspiration from their strong identity, which defines the band’s very essence. Often nicknamed the “French Nile” due to their primary influences, combining the complex and brutal lines of death metal with the most ardent and undulating Latin flames. IMPUREZA‘s members are also influenced by many Spanish artists such as flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucía and gypsy singer Camarón de la Isla, as well as bands like Behemoth, Morbid Angel, Krisiun, and Fleshgod Apocalypse, among others.

SOMOS IMPUREZA!

Line-up:
Esteban Martín – All Vocals
Lionel Cano Muñoz – Rhythm, Lead & Spanish Guitars
Florian Saillard – Fretless Bass
Guilhem Auge – Drums

Production Credits:
Recorded & mixed by Sébastien Camhi at Studio Artmusic, Les Arc-sur-Argens, France.
Mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios, Ribe, Denmark.

Guest Musicians:
Xavier Hamon – Percussion
Louis Viallet – Orchestration

Cover Art:
Johann Bodin & Xavier Ribeiro

Photography:
Michel Canavaggia

Order & stream: https://orcd.co/impurezaalcazares

Follow Impureza:
Website: http://www.impureza.eu/
Bandcamp: https://impureza.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Impurezaconquista
Instagram: https://instagram.com/impurezaofficial
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/ImpurezaBand
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkOMYXI-_teRnaDCs1ho8A
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/1195314
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3YA9Uqs38ZD6Lg2q66PVw9
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/impureza/422671948

GRAVEYARD - Release Lyric Video For 'Back From The Grave', The Opening Track Of Their New Album "Fever" Which Is Out Now!

Rock titans GRAVEYARD have officially released their highly anticipated seventh studio album, Fever, out now worldwide via Nuclear Blast Records. Coinciding with the album’s arrival, the band has premiered an official lyric video for the album’s energetic opening track, ‘Back From The Grave’.

Right from the needle drop, the captivating groove of ‘Back From The Grave’ makes it unmistakably clear where the band is headed this time around: a triumphant return to GRAVEYARD’s heavy psych and heavy blues roots. Channeling the electrifying, vintage power of legendary albums like their much-loved classic Hisingen Blues, the track sets an explosive tone for the entire record—drenched in thick fuzz and fueled by a relentless rhythm section while still maintaining their soul-soaked grit.

The accompanying lyric video perfectly mirrors the hypnotic drive of ‘Back From The Grave’, pairing the track's infectious momentum with vintage visual styling that highlights the raw, bluesy swagger of the opening anthem.

Mixed by Pelle Gunnerfeldt—widely renowned for capturing the ferocious live energy of bands like The Hives, Refused, and Viagra Boys—and mastered by Robin Schmidt at 24-96 Mastering, Fever captures the unvarnished, high-voltage power of the Swedish quartet at full tilt.

Complemented by the record's bold visual identity created by Dutch artist Maarten Donders, Fever marks a celebrated return to form for the two-time Swedish chart-toppers. To mark today's release, GRAVEYARD will launch a co-headlining Scandinavian tour alongside BLUES PILLS, ahead of extensive European and UK tours throughout 2027.

As of today you can (and should!) stream Fever in full or puchase a physical copy via the link below.

PURCHASE / STREAM FEVER:
https://graveyard.bfan.link/fever

WATCH THE LYRIC VIDEO FOR 'BACK FROM THE GRAVE' BELOW:

GRAVEYARD LIVE:

02.10. SE  Stavanger Rockfest

w/ BLUES PILLS & SKRAECKÖDLAN
31.10. SE  Eskilstuna, Lokomotivet *
06.11. SE  Mejeriet, Lund *
07.11. DK  Århus, Voxhall *
13.11. SE  Örebro, Club 700 *
14.11. SE  Karlstad, Nöjesfabriken *
20.11. SE  Falun, Magasinet *
21.11. SE  Norrköping Arbis *
27.11. SE  Göteborg, Gothenburg Film Studios **
28.11. SE  Stockholm, Fållan **
04.12. FI  Tampere, Tavara-Asema **
05.12. FI  Helsinki, Tavastia **

*  with Skraecködlan
** with Blues Pills

EUROPEAN TOUR 2027 
w/ BLUES PILLS & SPIDERS

04.03.2027    DK    Copenhagen,    Amager Bio
05.03.2027    DE    Hamburg,    Große Freiheit 36
06.03.2027    DE    Wiesbaden,    Schlachthof
07.03.2027    NL    Utrecht,    Tivoli Vredenburg Ronda
09.03.2027    FR    Paris,    Élysée Montmartre
10.03.2027    CH    Zurich,    Volkshaus
12.03.2027    DE    Stuttgart,    Im Wizemann
13.03.2027    DE    Munich,    Muffathalle
14.03.2027    DE    Leipzig,    Täubchenthal
16.03.2027    AT    Vienna,    Arena
17.03.2027    PL    Warsaw,    Klub Stodoła
19.03.2027    DE    Berlin,    Metropol
20.03.2027    DE    Cologne,    Kantine
21.03.2027    BE    Brussels,    Ancienne Belgique
22.03.2027    DE    Saarbrücken,    Garage
24.03.2027    UK    Bristol,    O2 Academy
25.03.2027    UK    Nottingham,    Nottingham Palais
26.03.2027    UK    Manchester,    Manchester Academy 2
27.03.2027    UK    London,    Electric Ballroom

GRAVEYARD ONLINE:
https://www.instagram.com/graveyardmusic
https://www.facebook.com/graveyardofficial
http://www.youtube.com/@graveyard

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

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

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

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

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

Vocalist Lukas Nicolai comments:

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

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

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

Stream / Listen to "Ride of the Valkyries" HERE

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

Pre-Order 'Echoes Of A Forlorn Land' HERE

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

Get Your Tickets HERE

European Headline Tour

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

27.11🇳🇱Rotterdam @ Baroeg ~

28.11🇩🇪Köln @ Club Volta ~

29.11🇳🇱Nijmegen @ Doornrosje ~

30.11🇬🇧Birmingham @ Asylum ~

02.12🇬🇧Manchester @ Academy 3 ~

03.12🇬🇧London @ Downstairs At The Dome ~

04.12🇫🇷Paris @ Glazart ~

05.12🇧🇪Antwerp @ Zappa ~

06.12🇩🇪Hamburg @ Bahnhof Pauli ^

07.12🇩🇰Copenhagen @ Hotel Cecil ^

08.12🇸🇪Stockholm @ Kollektivet Livet ^

10.12🇫🇮Jyväskylä @ Lutakko ^

11.12🇫🇮Helsinki @ Ääniwalli ^

13.12🇸🇪Gothenburg @ Monument ^

14.12🇩🇪Berlin @ Hole 44 ^

15.12🇨🇿Prague @ Rock Café ^

16.12🇩🇪Frankfurt @ Das Bett ~ ^

17.12🇩🇪München @ Backstage ^

18.12🇨🇭Aarau @ KIFF ^

19.12 🇩🇪Schweinfurt @ Alter Stattbahnhof ^

20.12🇩🇪Karlsruhe @ Substage ^

^ w/ Acranius

~ ⁠w/ Sun Eater

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

MENTAL CRUELTY are:

Lukas Nicolai – Vocals

Nahuel Lozano – Guitars, Vocals

Marvin Kessler – Guitars

Jonathan Koltun – Drums