DEAD ANIMAL ASSEMBLY PLANT Roll Out New Single "Hearse"

Portland-based industrial outfit DEAD ANIMAL ASSEMBLY PLANT return with their new single "Hearse", a cheeky, high-energy bone shaker inspired by classic gallows humor and driven by relentless industrial force, available via Armalyte Industries. 

The track takes its cue from the haunting childhood rhyme, “Don’t ever laugh as the hearse goes by for you may be the next to die.” Embracing the dark humor of the line, DEAD ANIMAL ASSEMBLY PLANT transforms it into a frantic, stomp-along anthem that barrels forward with manic intensity and morbid fun.

“Hearse” features guest drums by Martin Atkins, a founding figure of the Chicago post-punk and industrial movement. Best known for his work with PUBLIC IMAGE LTD., MINISTRY, and KILLING JOKE, Atkins helped define the sound and attitude of modern industrial music. He is also the founder of Invisible Records, a pivotal imprint responsible for releasing and championing numerous underground industrial and experimental artists. His signature frenetic style underscores the song’s urgency and chaos, pushing the track into overdrive.

Adding another layer of ferocity is Glen Clarke, currently of VEER UNION and UNGOTHLY PLACES, and formerly of 2 SHADOWS, whose screams and growls inject raw aggression into the mix. The song also features a chilling spoken sample from John Kassir (aka the Cryptkeeper), alongside Z. Wager, delivering the titular line with unmistakable menace.

Anchored by relentless guitars and bass, "Hearse" is a high-energy march through the graveyard and a reminder of life’s brutal simplicity. In the end, we’re all just meat on the slab. Live it up or die trying.

About DEAD ANIMAL ASSEMBLY PLANT:
Formed in 2007, the Portland OR, USA, act began as a solo project by Zach Wager before evolving into a full band in 2011. Drawing inspiration from the likes of SLIPKNOT, PIG, NINE INCH NAILS, and ROB ZOMBIE, DEAD ANIMAL ASSEMBLY PLANT allow themselves to be experimental with their creative direction. The band use these influences along with a wide array of instruments and styles to create a distinctive sound, "I think the unique elements of our sound really stem from not trying to write any conventionally genre specific song. So whether it’s using theremins, sampling high tension wires, or anything we feel can add some personality to the song - nothing is off limits."

Over the course of their career to date, DEAD ANIMAL ASSEMBLY PLANT's notable appearances include Knotfest (2015), Wasteland Weekend (2018-2022, 2024), as support for COMBICHRIST on the Only Death is Immortal North American Tour (2024), along with headlining Hellfire Tour (2018, West Coast/Southwest Run) and Bring Out The Dead North American Tour (2019). DEAD ANIMAL ASSEMBLY PLANT have also created/performed multiple soundscapes for Belgian surrealist photographers, Mothmeister, at their art exhibits. 

DEAD ANIMAL ASSEMBLY PLANT is: 
Zach ‘Dead’ Wager (Vocals)
Rebecca ‘Buzz’ Wager (Guitars)
Nick ‘Nix’ Snyder (Bass)
Jason ‘Skorn’ Moore (Drums)

SYLOSIS - Drop Devastating Second Single 'Erased' From Forthcoming Album 'The New Flesh'

Late last year, SYLOSIS almost left a rift in the cosmos with furious track 'The New Flesh'. Now they're back for blood, delivering devastating second single 'Erased'.

'Erased' is taken from their upcoming seventh studio album, The New Flesh, slated to drop on February 20th via Nuclear Blast Records. The New Flesh is a towering testament to destructive riffing, incisive melody and refined brute force.

SYLOSIS stated,
"Erased was one of the last songs to be written for the album. As we were approaching the deadline to get everything submitted there was a pressure there that really helped shape this song into something special. There's a massive chorus here and one of our favourite middle 8 sections that we've ever put together. We can't wait to play this one live."

Pre-order album The New Flesh here: https://sylosis.os.fan/
Watch the 'Erased' video below:
Stream 'Erased' here: https://sylosis.bfan.link/erased 

Across January and February 2026, SYLOSIS will be tearing across the UK and Europe for their biggest ever tour.

Tickets on-sale now via https://sylosis-band.com

SYLOSIS will also be touring North America across April and May 2026 with Bleed From Within, Great American Ghost & Life Cycles. Full dates are here:

NORTH AMERICA 2026
w/ Bleed From Within, Great American Ghost & Life Cycles

02.04 - Worcester MA, The Palladium
03.04 - Montreal QC, Theatre Beanfield
04.04 - Toronto ON, Opera House
06.04 - Philadelphia PA, Theatre of the Living Arts
07.04 - Lakewood OH, The Roxy
08.04 - Millville PA, Mr Smalls
10.04 - Detroit MI, St Andrew’s Hall
11.04 - Grand Rapids MI, Elevation
12.04 - Chicago IL, House of Blues
14.04 - Minneapolis MN, Varsity Theatre
15.04 - Lincoln NE, Bourbon Theatre
17.04 - Englewood CO, Gothic Theatre
19.04 - Boise ID, Shrine Social Club
20.04 - Seattle WA, The Crocodile
21.04 - Portland OR, Hawthorne Theatre
22.04 - Roseville CA, Goldfield Trading Post
24.04 - Los Angeles CA, The Regent Theatre 
25.04 - Pomona CA, The Glass House
26.04 - Phenoix AZ, Crescent Ballroom
28.04 - Austin TX, Come and Take It Live
29.04 - Dallas TX, Granada Theater 
01.05 - Tampa FL, The Orpheum
02.05 - Atlanta GA, The Masquerade (Hell)
03.05 - Greensboro NC, Hangar 1819
05.05 - Richmond VA, Canal Club
06.05 - Baltimore MD, Nevermore Hall
07.05 - New York NY, Gramercy Theatre

Tickets on-sale now via https://sylosis-band.com

When the going gets tough, metal gets heavier. SYLOSIS have always been devoted to the fine art of breaking necks, but in recent times, the urgency of their mission has grown exponentially. Still surfing on a wave of acclaim and the effusive fan response to their last album, 2023’s A Sign Of Things To Come, Josh Middleton’s virtuoso wrecking crew are poised to release their latest and best album, The New Flesh. A towering testament to destructive riffing, incisive melody and refined brute force, the band’s seventh full-length offering is a powerful showcase for the state of SYLOSIS in 2025: lethal, uncompromising, and avowedly metal as all hell.  

The New Flesh is a fearsome statement of renewed intent. Harder, heavier and more ruthless than its predecessor, it is full of the kind of explosive, riff-driven anthems that guarantee carnage in the pit. But this is no exercise in mindless bludgeon: instead, Josh Middleton has penned his most evocative and thought-provoking songs to date. From the punishing grooves and breakneck viciousness of the opening 'Beneath The Surface', to the epic conflagration of album closer 'Seeds In The River', The New Flesh is an artful and nuanced take on the pure metal that SYLOSIS hold close to their hearts. This is brutality and catchiness in perfect symbiosis.   

Dark and destructive, but dynamic and diligent, SYLOSIS are on blistering, career-best form on The New Flesh. The purposeful reset that began with The Sign Of Things To Come has evolved into something unstoppable, and the band’s latest work brims with confidence and authority. If it’s skull-shattering, 21st century heavy metal you want, The New Flesh brings it like never before.  

Cosmic Inheritance And Inescapable Darkness As PROFANE ELEGY Unveils “Immutable

Independent black metal band PROFANE ELEGY unveils “Immutable,” a stark and uncompromising new track that delves into the shadowed realities of human inheritance and cosmic fate.

“Immutable” explores the negative attributes, conditions, and pathologies that are etched into us at birth. It reflects on the idea that existence itself is governed by a cruel balance of blessing and curse, with cosmic luck determining the circumstances, traits, and burdens we are born into. While growth and transformation remain possible, the song confronts the unsettling truth that the darkness within us can never be fully erased, only understood and endured.

Musically, “Immutable” channels PROFANE ELEGY’s raw black metal intensity, pairing aggressive ferocity with a contemplative undercurrent that mirrors the song’s philosophical weight. The track stands as both a personal reckoning and a universal meditation on inevitability, decay, and the limits of escape.

“Immutable” is the latest preview from the forthcoming album Herezjarcha, set for release on January 30, 2026. With this release, PROFANE ELEGY continues to carve a path defined by bleak introspection, unfiltered emotion, and a relentless commitment to confronting the darker truths of the human condition.

For listeners drawn to uncompromising black metal that faces existence without illusion, “Immutable” offers a haunting glimpse into what awaits on Herezjarcha.

About PROFANE ELEGY

PROFANE ELEGY is a black metal band from Bangor, Pennsylvania, formed in late 2021 by guitarist J Gulick and vocalist Mikael L. Originally conceived as a two-man studio project, the band quickly evolved into a full lineup with the addition of bassist David G and drummer Sean M in 2023. What sets PROFANE ELEGY apart is their refusal to remain confined within genre boundaries—while rooted firmly in black metal, their sound incorporates elements of death, doom, and progressive metal, often enhanced by orchestral arrangements and clean vocals.

The band’s debut album When All Is Nothing (2023) was released independently and drew attention for its blend of atmospheric aggression and emotional vulnerability. The release earned praise for its ability to move fluidly between blistering speed and melancholic melody, with Doom Heart calling it “a massive Doom delight.” Following the album’s release, PROFANE ELEGY made their live debut and began performing across the northeastern United States, including a notable support slot for Dark Funeral in late 2024.

Lyrically, the band explores themes of nihilism, mortality, philosophy, and religious symbolism, often invoking figures like Satan not as dogmatic statements, but as metaphors in a broader spiritual and existential dialogue. Their work is poetic, introspective, and often challenges the listener to confront uncomfortable truths about life, death, and belief.

Their upcoming full-length album Herezjarcha, set for release in January 2026, represents the band’s most ambitious and expansive work to date. With a more dynamic sound, deeper orchestration, and a clear conceptual throughline, the record pushes their sonic and thematic boundaries further than ever before. The album title, the Polish translation of the English word heresiarch (meaning arch-heretic), encapsulates the spirit of the band: rebellious, introspective, and unafraid to question the sacred.

PROFANE ELEGY continues to forge a unique path within the underground metal scene. Blending bleak intensity with philosophical weight, they aim not just to be heard—but to be felt.

VOICES OF EXTREMES Release the Music Video for “Stoned Babies” the First Single from the Upcoming Album “Faith In Action” Featuring Rod Morgenstein on Drums

VOICES OF EXTREME have released a performance music video for their first single “Stoned Babies”, taken from their upcoming full-length album ‘Faith In Action’ due out in 2026. Legendary Winger/Dixie Dregs drummer Rod Morgenstein says that he's “Really pumped about the premiere of ‘Stoned Babies’, the band’s first video from our debut album, ‘Faith in Action’, on BraveWords Records. Hope you dig watching the band in action!”

Powerhouse vocalist Don Chaffin and bassist Paul Ranieri from the band add, “We’re so excited to unveil the video for our first single, “Stoned Babies” from our upcoming new album. It shows not only what this new lineup of Voices Of Extreme sounds like, and now what we look like! We’re hitting the road with a bunch of live dates which will be announcing soon but I can’t think of a better way to start a brand new year with a killer first video and album to come.”

Iridium Rock and Metal Reviews heard the first single “Stoned Babies” and fell in love with it… “I love it, I absolutely love it… I can’t believe the vocals, they just blow me away… I love everything about it… Can’t wait to hear more from them… Fucking brilliant… Beautiful song.”

Watch VOICES OF EXTREME “STONED BABIES” Official Music Video Below

VOICES OF EXTREME “Stoned Babies” Lyric Video: https://youtu.be/ymIO7XC6pQ8

VOICES OF EXTREME “Stoned Babies”, stream the single: https://smarturl.it/VoxStonedBabies

 

Links:

https://voicesofextreme.com

https://www.facebook.com/VOICESOFEXTREME/

https://youtube.com/@voicesofextremetv

https://www.instagram.com/voicesofextreme/

https://x.com/voicesofextreme

https://www.bandsintown.com/a/2199204

About BraveWords Records:

BraveWords Records has released albums by Alcatrazz, Bangalore Choir, Paul Di'Anno's Warhorse, The Chris Slade Timeline, Rhett Forrester and Rob Robbins, Prophets of Addiction, Jack Starr, ASKA and future releases from Lillian Axe, Crimson Glory.

DISTANT RELEASE VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE "NOTHING LEFT TO HATE"

After releasing "Desolation" in October, the Netherlands Dutch/Slovakian down-tempo x deathcore band DISTANT are dropping the new single, "Nothing Left To Hate." Watch the video Below.

The band comments, "'Nothing Left To Hate' is DISTANT at full destructive force — thicker riffs, deeper grooves, and a raw dive into self-destruction and chaos. The track is made for circle-pits, rage workouts, and letting the anger out."

The single lands right before DISTANT join Sylosis for a massive EU tour starting January 16, placing the band in front of thousands of new fans across Europe.

In the past two months, DISTANT played the Evisceratour with Ingested and Ov Sulfur in the USA and Canada as well as their own Dutch Xmas Special with Cabal and local supports to help their native scene.

DISTANT have become one of the prominent faces of European Deathcore. Melding together brutal death metal, slam, noise and beatdown with a hyper-dissonant orchestra of impending doom, they've come eons since their origins as metalcore obsessed friends in Rotterdam and Bratislava.

All The Damn Vampires Close The Vicecore Story With New Single "Sunset Over The Final Chapter" Featuring Miles Dimitri Baker (Ice Nine Kills)

Los Angeles-based synthwave-meets-alternative-metal pioneers All The Damn Vampires drop "Sunset Over The Final Chapter" today, the album-closing track from their highly anticipated debut VICECORE (out February 6th). The single marks a pivotal moment for the project: the first proper introduction of guitarist and official live member, Miles Dimitri Baker (Ice Nine Kills) to All The Damn Vampires fans, and the emotional culmination of the story woven throughout the album.

Fans can stream "Sunset Over The Final Chapter" HERE, watch the live performance video Below, and pre-order VICECORE on vinyl .

Where previous singles "Last Man Standing" and "Into The Night" leaned into AI-generated visuals, "Sunset Over The Final Chapter" brings the band into sharp, tangible focus. The video splices smoky, neon-drenched band performance footage with cinematic shots of a young woman looking out over Los Angeles from the Hollywood Hills—a visual representation of the album's themes of longing, closure, and release. It's intimate and atmospheric, grounding the project's retro-futuristic world in raw human emotion.

Speaking on today's release. ATDV founder, songwriter, producer and guitarist - Davey Oberlin - shares

"'Sunset Over The Final Chapter' is not only our way of introducing guitar virtuoso Miles Dimitri Baker to our All The Damn Vampires listeners, but it closes out the story being told throughout our VICECORE album.It's the culmination of a delicate blend of synthwave and heavy that will define the direction going forward for ATDV."

Miles Dimitri Baker also adds

“So stoked on this track and video finally coming out. I really like how the solo turned out and it’s awesome to be doing something not only with my friends, but musicians I respect.”

Musically, "Sunset Over The Final Chapter" delivers everything that's made All The Damn Vampires compelling: vintage synthwave textures colliding with crushing alternative metal, industrial elements threading through the arrangement, and gut-punch beatdowns that hit like emotional catharsis. But it's Baker's incendiary guitar solo that elevates the track into something transcendent. Dripping with emotion and technical firepower, the solo showcases a different facet of his exceptional talent that may pleasantly surprise fans who are only familiar with his work in Ice Nine Kills. Powerhouse vocalist, Ryan Rose delivers one of his most vulnerable performances yet, his classically trained voice cutting through the dense production with raw intensity.

Throughout VICECORE, there's a story being told. A narrative that unfolds across reimagined covers (Benny Mardones' "Into The Night," Whitesnake's "Is This Love," Phil Collins' "In The Air Tonight," Cutting Crew's "(I Just) Died In Your Arms") and original tracks that blur the line between the two. "Sunset Over The Final Chapter" brings that story to its conclusion, leaving listeners to piece together the details themselves.

"Throughout the VICECORE album there is a story being told," Oberlin explains. "It's up to the listener to pinpoint exactly what is being told—we're just providing the paintbrush and canvas. This song closes out the story with subtle direction, where we see ourselves walking away from a day that never seems to end, finally letting this next sunset be its last."

Recorded over 18 months and entirely self-produced by Oberlin, VICECORE also features contributions from synthwave producer Sunglasses Kid on the title track and a blistering guitar solo from virtuoso Andy James on "Is This Love." The album's aesthetic draws from Miami Vice, hardcore merch culture, and Los Angeles gang imagery, filtered through Oberlin's deep love of film soundtracks and a childhood spent obsessing over Type O Negative, Korn, and Alice in Chains.

All The Damn Vampires has already carved out a lane at the intersection of heavy music and visual media. The project's music has appeared in cult horror film Terrifier 2, while Oberlin's collaboration with Avenged Sevenfold on a reimagined version of "Ordinary", which he produced and co-wrote, debuted via a secret Fortnite puzzle. With over 12.7 million cross-platform streams and 2.14 million YouTube views to date, All The Damn Vampires continues to build a world where nostalgia can be cinematic, crushing, and transformative.

ABOUT ALL THE DAMN VAMPIRES

All The Damn Vampires is more than a music project. It’s a cinematic world crafted by musician and producer Davey Oberlin. Built on a foundation of synthwave, goth metal, and cinematic sound design, the project evokes neon‑drenched cityscapes, emotional storytelling, and an unapologetic embrace of retro‑futuristic aesthetics.

Oberlin’s musical pedigree adds depth to the project. Having performed and toured with legendary acts like Korn, Five Finger Death Punch, and Winds of Plague, he brings a unique perspective that fuses heavy music sensibilities with lush, melodic synth textures. This balance of grit and atmosphere has become a hallmark of All The Damn Vampires.

The project’s reach has extended into visual media, with its music featured in films such as the cult‑favorite Terrifier 2, connecting the sound of All The Damn Vampires with horror and synthwave subcultures worldwide.

Further elevating the project, Oberlin collaborated with Avenged Sevenfold on a reimagined version of their song “Ordinary.” Serving as both producer and co‑writer, he infused their track with his distinctive sonic vision, melding synth‑pop vibrancy with the band’s powerful rock identity.

Whether crafting immersive soundscapes or collaborating with some of the biggest names in modern music, All The Damn Vampires continues to push boundaries. Delivering beautifully evocative music that’s as cinematic as it is unique and unforgettable.

Bizarrekult Haunt Hopes and Dreams on New Single “Drøm”

Without breaking, Bizarrekult continues to bend black metal’s traditions by honing its mastermind’s singular, tortured vision. Much like Roman V.’s two previous retreats into the studio, his upcoming third album slowly and painstakingly emerged from a deeply personal crisis. Only this time, he’s not alone in confronting all there is.  

Today, Bizarrekult is releasing the second advanced single from Alt Som Finnes (All There Is). While hounded by a familiar sense of dread, “Drøm” (Dream) escapes by following the mysterious call of Predatory Void and Cross Bringer vocalist Lina R. before the darkness closes in once more.

“Chased like a hunted beast, you run in haste, all your life, only to lose that crazy race”, Roman says about the inspiration behind “Drøm”. “It’s only in your dreams that you remember who you are and what your purpose is. Only in dreams are you yourself. But there is no place to hide when you are awake”.    

Watch the haunting video for “Drøm” below;

Alt Som Finnes comes out February 20, 2026 on Season of Mist Underground Activists.

Pre-order & Pre-save

https://orcd.co/bizarrekultaltsomfinnes

In keeping with Norwegian tradition, Alt Som Finnes (All There Is)maintains the manic energy of old-school black metal. Chased by frantic riffs and horrified screams, there’s no escaping “Drøm”. The song’s video brings its mental prison to life. A woman breaks free from her captor, only for him to hunt her down through the woods. But in a strange twist of fate invoked by Lina R.’s heavy, sighing incantations, she escapes once again. Or does she? As blast beats pound away at the dreamy passage carved out by the guitar melody, she’s left to ponder whether her scars will ever heal.    

“I was not ready for all this”, Roman says about Bizarrekult’s new album. “None of us are, when the time comes. But at the end of this journey, it seems to have all been worth it. The music gave me hints as to where to go and what can be”.  

The video for “Drøm” was directed by Natalia Drepina (@mourneress). It stars Pavel V. Boldyrev (@somebodyawful) and @dustofreason.

Line-up
Roman V. — Vocals
Ignat P. — Guitars & Bass
Alexander P. — Drums

Production Credits
Recorded at Seaside Room.
Produced, mixed & mastered by Miguel Tereso at Demigod Recordings, Portugal.

Guest Musicians
Yusaf "Vicotnik" Parvez (Dødheimsgard) — Vocals on "Blikket Hennes"
Lina (Predatory Void / Cross Bringer) — Vocals on "Drøm” (Recorded by Tim De Gieter)
Kim Song Sternkopf (Møl) — Vocals on "Tomhet"

Cover Art
Gravestench Art (https://www.instagram.com/gravestench_art/)

Photography
Radmila Volchenkova

Available Formats
CD Jewelcase

12” Vinyl (Black)

12” Vinyl (Purple, black and white marbled)

Pre-save & Pre-order 

https://orcd.co/bizarrekultaltsomfinnes

Follow Bizarrekult
Bandcamp: https://bizarrekult.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bizarrekult/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bizarrekvlt/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6Cj4Bc1WpdNZhGcKyQfWci/
Apple Music:https://music.apple.com/artist/bizarrekult/1455860457 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/11699593

Freedom Call Release Video for New Single "Heavy Metal Happycore" (Feat, Petri Lindroos of Ensiferum)

German "Happy Metal" pioneers FREEDOM CALL have released the video for their new brand new single "Heavy Metal Happycore" today. The song features Petri Lindroos of Ensiferum.

 

Singer/guitarist Chris Bay says, "The brand new song 'Heavy Metal Happycore' was born from the idea of creating a superlative to the musical style 'Happy Metal.' With 'Heavy Metal Happycore,' Freedom Call, known for their extremely melodic and catchy metal music style combined with positive and life-affirming lyrics, has created an additional and previously unprecedented and concise trademark. With the overwhelming images of our incredible audience in mind, we set out to write a song that immediately engages the listener and highlights all the typical elements of our musical style ...a song that ultimately leads us to a new era of Happy Metal — HAPPYCORE!"
 

The song is available on all digital platforms HERE.

Watch the video Below.


Don't miss Freedom Call on tour with Ensiferum and Dragony starting in Heidelberg, Germany today. Tickets are available HERE.

NYC artist NEVARIS shares 'Ninth Sun - Live', previewing 'SoundSession' EP, involving BILL LASWELL

Manhattan-based artist Nevaris presents 'Ninth Sun-Live', the first offering from his new 'SoundSession' EP, a fruitful and soulful live recording that combines dub, funk, Afro-Latin rhythms, turntablism and extended improvisation. This follows his 2023 debut 'Reverberations' album, released via M.O.D. Reloaded, with the one and only Carlos Santana calling it "a work of supreme creativity”. 

A live studio recording from percussionist Agustín Nevaris, and a nine-piece ensemble that includes DJ Logic, Jonathan Maron, Angel Rodriguez, Will Bernard, Peter Apfelbaum,  Jojo Kuo, Lockatron and Matt Dickey, 'SoundSession' is the fourth collaboration between Nevaris, legendary bassist-producer Bill Laswell, and this lineup of musicians. 

Captured in Laswell’s Orange Sound studio in West Orange, New Jersey, this EP was recorded live in a single session on May 30th, 2023. Originally planned as a streaming virtual performance, the band scrapped that idea to instead focus on the simplicity of playing live with multiple cameras documenting the process. There were no edits or overdubs to the recording, and all instruments were captured synchronously in real time. The result is 'SoundSession'.

Recorded and mixed by James Dellatacoma and mastered by Michael Fossenkember at Turtletone Studios, this recording features interpretations of music previously written by Nevaris and Bill Laswell, including specific basslines that were written by Laswell, which bassist Jonathan Maron learned and performed when Bill was unable to participate in the recording for health reasons.

"SoundSession is about playing together live without being stressed by ticket sales or a venue accommodating so many musicians. Bill Laswell's studio in West Orange, New Jersey has always been an inspiring place with so much history. (It was built for Franki Valli originally.) The live room is something magnificent. We had never used it in a way that fully took advantage of it," says Nevaris.

"So this was a chance to do so, using the full space of this sizeable room. From the first notes, we could tell there was something good happening. And the recording documents it exactly as it was, with no overdubs or edits. Every note feels right from my perspective; exactly how it happened in real time."

Agustín Nevaris is a percussionist, keyboardist, vocalist and composer, heavily influenced by Afro-Latin, dub, and funk music. From the Upper West Side of Manhattan, Nevaris also performs under the name Loud Apartment with an evolving lineup of musicians, most notably Bernie Worrell of P-Funk and Talking Heads.

"People think everything is manipulated in the studio and a lot of it is. And everybody is talking about AI now. But we are moving in the opposite direction where everything gets more organic and raw with every project we work on," says Nevaris.

"There is nothing that can compare to the beauty of artists making work in its most organic form. There's a place for technology and a place for getting back to the old school way of doing things. And that's what this recording is about. Playing live together without any click track or overdubbing, or edits of any kind. And it takes cats who can really play to pull it off. It is a joy to play with every one of the musicians involved in this process."

Inspired by the energy of growing up in New York City, Nevaris is of European and Mexican descent with multi-generational roots in both NYC and LA's Echo Park neighborhood. A visual and multimedia artist, who has worked on a vast array of creative projects across mediums, Nevaris also co-founded Nolej Records, Nolej Studios and the Uncomun Festival.

Already in the works is a second studio album that features some truly exciting special guests, which will be released via Bill Laswell's label M.O.D. Reloaded later in 2026.

As of January 7, 'Ninth Sun - Live' will be available on the 'SoundSession' EP pre-order via Bandcamp. On February 27, the full EP will be released via digital music platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify and Bandcamp, where the 'Reverberations' album can also be found.

CREDITS
Written by Agustín Nevaris, Bill Lasswell, DJ Logic, Peter Apfelbaum, Jojo Kuo, Will Bernard, Lockatron, Angel Rodriguez, Jonathan Maron & Matt Dickey
Agustín Nevaris - timbales, bongos, Hammond Organ
Angel Rodriguez - bata drums, shekere, congas, darbuka
Jojo Kuo - bata drums, shekere, misc. percussion
DJ Logic - turntables
Peter Apfelbaum - sax, flute, melodica, reed organ
Will Bernard - guitar
Lockatron - drumset
Matt Dickey - guitar
Jonathan Maron - bass
Produced by Agustín Nevaris
Recorded at Orange Sound in West Orange, New Jersey
Recorded & mixed by James Dellatacoma
Mastering by Michael Fossenkember at Turtletone Studios
Artwork by Realize
Artist photos by Michael Black
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR 


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PARMALEE BLAZES A TRAIL TO THEIR LONGEST RUNNING NUMBER ONE AT COUNTRY RADIO WITH “COWGIRL”

Parmalee hits a new stride with its sixth number one at country radio “Cowgirl,” scoring its longest running number one on Stoney Creek Records at both the Billboard and Country Aircheck/Mediabase charts. This lead single from their BBR Music Music Group/BMG Nashville album Fell In Love With A Cowgirl earned four weeks at the top of the Billboard Country Airplay chart (the longest-leading hit by a group of three or more members in nearly 14 years) and two weeks on the Country Aircheck/Mediabase chart. With this milestone, Parmalee became the only band within the last year to score multiple weeks at number one on the Country Airplay charts. This marks the fifth consecutive number one (six total) for the band who capped off 2025 by teasing new music for their fans with the release of their latest “How Do I Let You Go.”

“Bringing in the new year with the number one song in the country is crazy,” says Matt Thomas of Parmalee. “It’s great to see the song connect with so many people and continue to grow. I feel like it’s just getting started. Cheers to 2026 yall!”

Comprised of brothers Matt and Scott Thomas (lead vocals/guitar and drums, respectively), cousin Barry Knox (bass), and lifelong friend Josh McSwain, Parmalee has been a household name with headliner status for years. With five back-to-back #1s at country radio, Parmalee was recognized as the most played country act by Billboard in 2022 for their iconic love song “Take My Name.” 

Having just wrapped their “Feels Like Home” Tour, Parmalee, with over 1.6 billion on-demand streams and a growing list of platinum singles, has cemented their place as a hit-making powerhouse and live-concert favorite. Get tickets for their upcoming shows HERE.

Upcoming Tour Dates:
February 19 - Rutland, VT - The Paramount-Rutland
February 20 - Foxborough, MA - Six String Grill & Stage
February 21 - Jordan, NY - Kegs Canalside
February 27 - Fort Lauderdale - Top Shelf Country Cruise 2026
April 17 - Temecula, CA - Temecula Stampede
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KATAKLYSM's Maurizio Iacono Joins Chef Brian Tsao To Make The Most Metal Sandwich

Best known for their destructive death metal, KATAKLYSM's Maurizio Iacono joins Chef Brian Tsao at Mission Sandwich Social in Brooklyn, NY, to craft the most menacing heavy metal sandwich. Drawing inspiration from Maurizio's Italian heritage and from Salt Bae, the result is a fiery offering - best enjoyed with a beer and KATAKLYSM's brutal sound.

Chef Brian Tsao is best known for winning “Beat Bobby Flay” and leading the kitchen of Mission Sandwich Social, alongside his YouTube channel. Tsao has also appeared on numerous other programs including Good Day New York, CBS This Morning, Food Network’s “Chopped” & hosted Metal Injection’s “Taste of Metal”. Away from the kitchen, Tsao is the lead guitarist and bandleader of the metalcore act LOSS BECOMES.

The juggernaut from Montreal will soon be unleashing their devasting death metal on audiences across Europe, joined by VADER and BLOOD RED THRONE for the Freedom Or Death Tour 2026. The onslaught begins on February 18th, in Paris, France. Get your tickets HERE. 

About KATAKLYSM:

Born in 1992 from the cold winds of Montreal, Québec, Canada comes one of the country’s top extreme musical exports to date: KATAKLYSM.

Relentlessness and a hard work ethic have made KATAKLYSM a household name in the extreme metal genre in addition to their overwhelmingly positive reputation of fan-friendliness. With a career spanning over 20 years, KATAKLYSM is a leading force in the most brutal & powerful genre in heavy metal and has conquered territories such as Europe, North & South America, Australia, and Asia while recently becoming the first Canadian metal band to ever play South Africa.

KATAKLYSM’s 2013 studio album, Waiting For The End To Come, experienced worldwide success in terms of album sales and touring. Around the globe, the band played to full houses and paved new in-roads into Brazil, Japan, and South Africa where they played to their native fan bases for the very first time. That same year, KATAKLYSM won the “Metal Band of the Year” Award at the renowned Indie Awards ceremony in Ontario, Canada and soon after, was nominated in the “Best Metal/Hard Album of the Year” category at the prestigious Juno Awards (Canada’s equivalent to an American Grammy).

Fueled by the loyalty of their legions of fans who have made so many of the band’s accomplishments possible in their nearly twenty-five years of existence, the members of KATAKLYSM become even more inspired, determined, and unapologetic in their rise to the top of their genre by any means necessary. It’s now 2015 and KATAKLYSM are at it again – like a train that can’t stop its raging momentum.

With the completion of their twelfth studio album, Of Ghosts And Gods, KATAKLYSM is prepared to unleash a tsunami of the best possible hurt among the masses. Of Ghosts And Gods was recorded in three different studios from Montreal, Quebec to Dallas, Texas and Sanford, Florida in order to harness the expertise of the metal industry greats who best understood the band’s talents and their vision. Album tracking was entrusted to longtime producer/ KATAKLYSM guitarist J-F Dagenais (DESPISED ICON, MISERY INDEX, MALEVOLENT CREATION); KATAKLYSM frontman Maurizio Iacono recorded his vocals with producer Mark Lewis (CANNIBAL CORPSE, DEVILDRIVER, WHITE CHAPEL) at Audiohammer Studios; album mixing was masterfully handled by legendary producer Andy Sneap (MEGADETH, AMON AMARTH, TESTAMENT).

The result is Of Ghosts And Gods – a melodic affair of top notch brutality graced with intelligent songwriting. As expected, KATAKLYSM’s famous body-slamming riffs and grooves never falter. Upcoming artist Surtsey (Occvlta Designs) designed sinister album artwork depicting the reality of humanity’s beautifully disturbing existence and its impending death.  Endorsed by producer Mark Lewis as “KATAKLYSM‘s best album to date,” Of Ghosts And Gods demonstrates how – just like fine wine and an expert demolition crew – KATAKLYSM just keeps getting better with age.

KATAKLYSM is:

  • Maurizio Iacono – Vocals

  • Jean-François Dagenais – Guitars

  • James Payne – Drums

  • Stéphane Barbe – Bass

DISSENTIENCE Level Cities With Crushing New Single "Kaiju"

DISSENTIENCE has released "Kaiju," the ferocious title track from their forthcoming EP Kaiju, arriving February 20, 2026. The new single opens with an explosive riff that immediately sets the stage for total destruction and signals the band’s most cinematic and punishing material to date.

Driven by relentless D beat heavy verses, "Kaiju" channels the raw aggression of punk influenced Swedish death metal pioneers like ENTOMBED and GRAVE while maintaining a distinctly modern edge. Riff after riff pummels the listener, creating a synesthetic clash between sound and story as the lyrics depict a colossal monster leveling a fictional city. The massive groove of the chorus adds a new dimension. It is catchy enough to linger yet crushingly heavy, proving that brutality and memorability can coexist.

Midway through the track, DISSENTIENCE briefly eases the throttle with a tense guitar break before detonating into what may be the heaviest riff on the EP. A haunting and dissonant solo from guitarist Connor Valentin escalates the chaos before trading off into searing pentatonic shredding from Jimmy Vitale. Just when it seems the song might relent, the final section surges forward, building intensity with each repetition and culminating in absolute chaos as soaring vocals collide with pummeling drum fills and harmonized riffing.

With "Kaiju," DISSENTIENCE continues to push the boundaries of modern metal storytelling, blending technical mastery with vivid cinematic scope. Fans can expect a fully immersive experience when Kaiju drops in full on February 20, 2026.

Kaiju is a four track concept EP inspired by Japanese monster cinema and Lovecraftian horror. Produced by the band alongside Corey Pierce, the record was engineered by Matt Menafro at Peach Pie Sound, mixed by Zeuss, and mastered by Alan Douches. The EP will be released independently on digital and CD formats.

A GOOD ROGERING Announce a Southwestern U.S. Tour

Heavy rock veterans A GOOD ROGERING are set to embark on their southwest 'Last Time For Now' tour with a powerhouse lineup. All dates are in support of their album Systematic Paralysis which was released to critical acclaim in 2022. 

Listen to "Another Handout" below;

Vocalist and guitarist Skunk Manhatten commented: "We're excited to head back out to Los Angeles to play the iconic Whisky A Go Go, as well as perform in some cities we've never played before. This time around, we're touring as a five-piece: Guitarist Tim Driscoll and I are joined by mainstay drummer Rom Gov, AGR's original bassist Blaine Matte, and keys/vocalist Adam Kirby."

The tour starts in San Antonio, Texas, at the Fuel Bar on January 16th, and dips into Arizona and California before ending in Austin, Texas, at Come & Take It Live on February 1st. All dates are listed here:

  • January 16th: Fuel Bar - San Antonio, TX

  • January 17th: The Detour Bar - Midland, TX

  • January 19th: The 44 Sports Grill - Glendale, AZ

  • January 21st: Rockefellas Bar - Corona, CA

  • January 23rd: Whisky A Go Go - West Hollywood, CA

  • January 25th: Til-Two Club - San Diego, CA

  • February 1st: Come & Take It Live - Austin, TX

About A GOOD ROGERING:
Since 2008, A GOOD ROGERING has explored styles across the hard rock and alt-metal spectrum, with influences ranging from PINK FLOYD and THE BEATLES to FAITH NO MORE, ALICE IN CHAINS, TYPE O NEGATIVE, and METALLICA. Their unique sound incorporates progressive elements and a variety of vocal stylings, and weaves ethereal textures and layers into heavy grooves and riffs. The band's collective musical experience spans many previous bands and many decades of practice and dedication. Their penchant for eclectic exploration means that genre boundaries matter less than an honest performance; the band prides themselves on their passion for raw, no-frills live performances that entertain metal fans and non-metal fans alike. 

A GOOD ROGERING released their debut album, Long Overdue, in 2010, and followed it up with their sophomore release, Lifeblood, in 2013. The band released an EP, This Is Death Metal, in 2017, and followed it with a series of singles in 2018, 2019, and 2021. Their latest album, Systemic Paralysis, was released in 2022. In addition to playing regionally and headlining Austin-based music festivals SKUNKFEST and ROCKFEST, A GOOD ROGERING has toured the US multiple times and has opened for notable acts such as SKID ROW, MARTY FRIEDMAN, ULI JON ROTH, JARED JAMES NICHOLS, FIREWIND, SPONGE and IMMORTAL GUARDIAN. 

The band is currently recording a fourth full-length album at Evil Snail Studios with producer Kfir Gov and will be releasing a cover of TOOL's "Sweat", recorded by engineer Jason Schimmel and mixed by renowned producer/audio engineer, Sylvia Massy. 

A GOOD ROGERING lineup:
Skunk Manhattan - Vocals, Guitar
Tim Driscoll - Guitar, Backing Vocals
Rom Gov - Drums
Blaine Matte - Bass
Adam Kirby - Keyboard, Backing Vocals

OFFICER LUCIFER Releases New Single "Far From Right" Featuring Page Hamilton of HELMET

OFFICER LUCIFER returns with "Far From Right", a blistering new single featuring the unmistakable vocals and guitar work of Page Hamilton of HELMET. "Far From Right" delivers a confrontational and uncompromising statement that attacks complacency, false authority, and media-fueled outrage.

Fusing metal, punk, grunge, and Latin rhythms, "Far From Right" expands OFFICER LUCIFER’s genre-defying sound while reinforcing the project’s core mythology. The song exists within a narrative world where engineered hybrids rise up against their human creators, mirroring real-world cycles of control, corruption, and resistance.

Driven by crushing riffs, volatile rhythms, and Hamilton’s venomous vocal performance, "Far From Right" functions as both protest and provocation. The lyrics dissect moral decay, consumer worship, and hollow belief systems, calling out performative rage and manufactured ideology with brutal clarity. It is politically charged without slogans and aggressive without compromise.

The single was recorded across Ecuador, California, and Austin, Texas, with production handled by OFFICER LUCIFER. Mixing and mastering were completed by Jim Kaufman. The international recording process reflects the project’s hybrid identity, unconfined by borders or traditional genre expectations.

With "Far From Right", OFFICER LUCIFER offers no comfort and no easy answers. The track stands as a warning and a challenge, demanding awareness, resistance, and a rejection of the systems that thrive on apathy.

About OFFICER LUCIFER:

OFFICER LUCIFER is a conceptual heavy music project built on confrontation, storytelling, and sonic collision. Drawing from metal, punk, grunge, and Latin rhythmic traditions, the project creates an aggressive and immersive sound that refuses genre boundaries. Each release exists within a dystopian narrative framework where engineered half-animal, half-machine beings turn against their human creators, reflecting themes of control, resistance, and collapse in the modern world.

The project first revealed its universe with the debut single "Uncivil War", establishing a raw and cinematic atmosphere where chaos is not background noise but the driving force. The music is designed to feel physical and urgent, pairing crushing instrumentation with a sense of narrative tension and unrest.

OFFICER LUCIFER operates as a collective rather than a traditional band. The core creative vision is shaped by Pancho Tomaselli, David Coloma, and Andrés Benavides, musicians whose international careers span diverse projects, scenes, and stages. Their combined experience fuels a foundation that is both disciplined and volatile. As the project evolves, additional collaborators are brought in to expand the sound, introducing new textures, voices, and perspectives without diluting the central vision.

Beyond the music, OFFICER LUCIFER functions as a fully realized world. Band members are portrayed as hybrid soldiers assigned distinct military-style ranks, reinforcing a shared identity rooted in rebellion, unity, and defiance. The result is not just a collection of songs, but a living mythos designed to confront listeners and challenge complacency.

OFFICER LUCIFER is:

Pancho Tomaselli - Bass
David Coloma - Guitars
Andrés Benavides - Drums

DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG Broadcast Their Metal ‘Propaganda’ In New Video

On time with their monthly rendezvous with fans since the first single release, here comes another video from Babylon: DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG have unveiled the new visual for "Propaganda", one of the most high-energy tracks from their latest album, released on October 3rd, 2025 through Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). While the song has already made its mark on the album, the video now adds the visual dimension to its uncompromising power.
 

"Propaganda" is a rousing song in typical double bass drum style that barely gives you time to breathe. After an aggressive guitar intro and a sublime guitar riff, the highlights follow in rapid succession: Udo Dirkschneider and Peter Baltes shine with their polyphonic choir type vocals which alternate with two-part guitar licks, while the chorus screams the entire media-critical message of the lyrics out into the world.
 

Manuela “Ella” Bibert supports all this with her solo vocal interludes as well as with a harsh and intensely played Hammond organ. as if that weren’t enough, a guitar solo follows a hymn type vocal part, which culminates in a harmony battle with the organ. The seventies and eighties send their regards!

Listen to Babylon on your favourite streaming platform or get your CD/LP/Earbook here: https://datog.rpm.link/babylon

About DATOG:

DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG (DATOG) was originally launched in 2020 as a one-off charity project, but quickly developed a momentum of its own and formed into a band consisting of Udo Dirkschneider (vocals; ACCEPT/U.D.O./DIRKSCHNEIDER), Peter Baltes (bass, vocals; ACCEPT/U.D.O./DIRKSCHNEIDER), Stefan Kaufmann (guitar; ACCEPT/U.D.O.), Mathias “Don” Dieth (guitar; SINNER/U.D.O.), Sven Dirkschneider (drums; U.D.O./DIRKSCHNEIDER) and Manuela “Ella” Bibert (vocals). Between 2020 and 2021 their first three singles attracted a lot of attention, whereupon the band wrote more songs and recorded their debut album. With a unique vocal concept of three voices, powerful riffs and stylistic complexity, DATOG combine classic heavy metal with a modern, powerful production.

 

 

DATOG are:

Udo Dirkschneider | lead vocals

Peter Baltes | bass, lead & backing vocals

Manuela “Ella” Bibert | lead & backing vocals, keys

Stefan Kaufmann | guitars, backing vocals

Mathias “Don” Dieth | guitars, backing vocals

Sven Dirkschneider | drums, backing vocals

 

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Spite Announce Spring 2026 "NEW WORLD KILLER" Headline Tour

Southern California quintet SPITE unleashed their new album NEW WORLD KILLER last Halloween via Rise Records. Listen here.

Today, the band — Darius Tehrani, vocals; Alex Tehrani; guitar; Ben Bamford, bass; and Travis Regnier, drums — have announced their Spring and Summer 2026 headline tour featuring Emmure, Psycho-Frame, and Reverent.

The NEW WORLD KILLER TOUR kicks off on May 29 in Portland, Oregon and runs trough June 27 in Pomona, California. 

 All dates are below. Tickets go on sale on Friday, January 9 at 10am local time.

SPITE ON TOUR:
WITH EMMURE, PSYCHO-FRAME, + REVERENT:
5/29 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre
5/30 — Seattle, WA — The Crocodile
6/1 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
6/2 — Denver, CO — Summit
6/3 — Lawrence, KS — Granada Theater
6/5 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity Theater
6/6 — Chicago, IL — Bottom Lounge
6/7 — Detroit, MI — St. Andrews Hall 
6/9 — Toronto, ON — Phoenix 
6/10 — Montreal, QC — Beanfield Theatre
6/12 — Worcester, MA — Palladium
6/13 — New York, NY — Gramercy Theatre 
6/14 — Philadelphia, PA — TLA 
6/15 — Pittsburgh, PA — Roxian Theatre
6/17 — Baltimore, MD — Soundstage
6/18 — Charlotte, NC — The Underground
6/19 — Nashville, TN — Eastside Bowl 
6/20 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade 
6/21 — Tampa, FL — Orpheum 
6/23 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live 
6/24 — Dallas, TX  — South Side Music Hall 
6/26 — Mesa, AZ — Nile 
6/27 — Pomona, CA  — Glasshouse

HORROR SCENE Ignites A New Era With The Explosive Single “YEAH YOU”

HORROR SCENE is back—and they’re coming straight for the pulse. The band unleashes their latest single, “Yeah You,” is a relentless, high energy track that blends aggression, attitude, and hooks that hit like a gut punch. Fueled by dark intensity and raw emotion, the song captures that moment when you stop explaining yourself and let the music do the damage. Produced by Dan Malsch, "Yeah You" delivers crushing power, sharp precision, and a sound that refuses to be ignored.”

"Yeah You’ is a middle finger wrapped in melody loud, unapologetic, and aimed straight at anyone who ever doubted us.”

- HORROR SCENE

Fueled by driving riffs, pounding rhythms, and a vocal delivery that balances menace with undeniable charisma, “Yeah You” is confrontational in the best way possible. It’s a song that doesn’t hide in metaphor—it locks eyes with the listener and calls them out. Loud. Direct. Unfiltered.

Lyrically, “Yeah You” thrives on confrontation and confidence, capturing that moment where frustration turns into fire and silence turns into action. HORROR SCENE channels that raw, electric tension into an anthem built for packed clubs, midnight drives, and anyone who’s ever felt underestimated or overlooked.

Sonically, the band sharpens their edge, blending gritty industrial textures with infectious modern rock energy. The result is a track that feels both dangerous and accessible—dark enough to haunt, catchy enough to stay stuck in your head long after the final chorus fades.

With “Yeah You,” HORROR SCENE proves they’re not here to play it safe. They’re here to make noise, shake rooms, and leave a mark. This single signals a band fully locked into their identity—confident, confrontational, and unafraid to push forward at full volume.

This is HORROR SCENE at their most focused

and ferocious.

“Yeah You” is available now on all major streaming platforms.

Turn it up. Let it hit. And don’t look away—HORROR SCENE talking to you.

Ireland's Ger Eaton shares 'I Thought I'd A Friend', highlighting debut 'Season Changes' album

Irish singer-songwriter Ger Eaton shares 'I Thought I'd A Friend', an enchanting track that highlights his debut album 'Season Changes', recently released via Peckham-based label Dimple Discs. With a rich progression from baroque pop and cinematic balladry to more folk elements, Eaton creates music that is laced with broad orchestral arrangements, drama, and honesty.

Accompanied by an endearing video by Damien Hickey and beautiful string arrangements, 'I Thought I'd A Friend' is the latest in a string of singles that include 'Season Changes', 'Hollow' and 'The Time It Takes To Fall', and recently-released live rendition of 'Phoenix (Reborn)' and 'Season Changes', recorded live at Hyde Dublin.  

A singer and sonic auteur with flair for Renaissance Pop, Ger Eaton is well known in his native homeland as a performer, his distinctive keyboards having graced many Irish bands of the last two decades. These songs carry echoes of Scott Walker, Jimmy Webb, Brian Wilson, Ian Brown and the high melodic heyday of the late 1960s, yet shot through with a contemporary slant and edge.  

"‘Season Changes’ is essentially an old fashioned break-up LP. All of the songs deal with the complexities, both emotional and physical, that come with the ending of a very long and significant relationship. Mirroring the seasons, ‘Season Changes’ charts the often inevitable decay of a relationship, from the glowing bloom of its Spring, gradually ebbing away to its wintery conclusion," says Ger Eaton.

"The songs were written about and recorded during the end of  my marriage, and I decided from the off that the Lyrics would be raw and honest… I felt I owed that much to myself. Musically, I wanted the arrangements and instrumentation to bring a lushness and drama that would wrap the words in the appropriate Musical Cloak ...For me, music has always been a place where I can both lose and find myself… a Solice … my Phoenix."
 
Each new song and accompanying video from Ger Easton has marked an exciting stage in his progress, for which he has received recognition and tremendous support from music writers and radio programmers in Ireland and the UK, and now in America and further abroad.

The 'Season Changes' album is out now on vinyl and CD, and is also available from digital platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music and also Bandcamp. 

CREDITS
All songs written by Ger Eaton
Produced, recorded and mixed by Ger Eaton, Duncan Maitland & Sean Coleman
Recorded at Old County Studios, The House of Horns, Clane HQ and at Ger Eaton's home
Mastered by Anthony Chapman
Cover Illustration and Design by Josh Fogarty
Ger Eaton - vocals, drums, guitars, mellotron, xylophone, sitar, tabla & percussion
Duncan Maitland - acoustic & electric guitars, bass, mellotron & vocals
Sean Coleman - glockenspiel, mini moog, guitars, harmonium  & vocals
Kieran Eaton - flutes & recorders
Ronan Dooney - trumpets & flugelhorns
Graham Hopkins - drums
Gavin Fox - bass
Castle Quartet - Strings
String Arrangements - Andrew Keeling
Released via Dimple Discs. Catalogue No DD 027LP
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR


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"Sounds of Ardul" by Chronicler of Ardul

Sounds of Ardul is a sweeping orchestral journey into the dark fantasy realm of Ardul, composed by David Williams of CHRONICLER OF ARDUL. Instead of relying on metal elements, the album embraces cinematic storytelling through rich symphonic textures, intimate folk tunes, and atmospheric worldbuilding. Each track feels like a moment from a larger adventure, guiding listeners through taverns, shadowed forests, ancient mists, and violent clashes. With recurring motifs, emotional character themes, and evocative arrangements, Sounds of Ardul invites audiences to step directly into the world itself, experiencing its wonder, danger, and humanity firsthand.

“Watch Over Me (feat. EXILED HOPE)” opens the album as a bardic folk song carried by clean guitar, violin, hand percussion, and the expressive voice of Sofia Frasz, following a lost traveler yearning for home while navigating the perilous roads of Ardul. “Watch Over Me (Village Version)” shifts to a smaller, more comforting space, portraying the safety and simplicity found within village walls through a short instrumental loop of guitar and violin. “You’re Gone (feat. SYYN)” brings the emotional weight of loss to the forefront, with Aaron Johnson III delivering a somber tavern ballad about love, its fleeting beauty, and the devastating revelation of death that reshapes the meaning of each chorus.

The album’s worldbuilding takes a lively turn with “Oh Me Oh My,” a rowdy late-night tavern song featuring vocals by David Williams, built from stomps, claps, bottle taps, and a catchy refrain meant for drunken patrons. “Woodlands” ventures outside into the dark beauty of Ardul’s forests using strings, harp, clarinet, piano, and choir to evoke mystery and deceptive warmth. Its variations expand that setting: “Woodlands (Alternate Version)” isolates the listener with cello, piano, and harp, while “Woodlands (Battle Theme)” heightens the danger with brass, percussion, and rhythmic urgency as hidden threats reveal themselves.

“In the Mists of the Myrewood (Remastered)” returns to the foundational themes of the larger Ardul mythos. A solo piano piece born early in the project’s history, it whispers with darkness and elegance, building into the thick, treacherous fog that defines the Myrewood. “Veiled Truth” explores moral ambiguity through shifting strings, piano, choir, and guitar, reflecting the uneasy question of whether familiar faces can be trusted. “Unwelcomed Guests” continues the rising tension with timpani heartbeats, clacking percussion, unsettling strings, and a divided choir as an unwelcome figure approaches with unclear intentions.

“To Arms! (String Quintet)” marks the snapping point where conflict erupts, delivering an intimate yet fierce battle theme reminiscent of classic RPG duels. “Temporary Respite” pulls the listener back into calm with soft piano and choir, offering a resting place after turmoil. “Moments From Disaster” churns with heavy drums, tense strings, rumbling voices, and pounding piano, capturing the split second before catastrophe when every instinct screams to act.

“Underground” descends into the cold, winding depths beneath Ardul where dissonant strings, heavy drums, male drones, and brooding piano create deliberate disorientation. “Underground (Alternate Version)” tightens the space to a quieter but more claustrophobic passage lit by a single torch. “To Arms!” unleashes the full symphonic battle, a large-scale conflict with expanded orchestration and dramatic intensity.

The album’s final bard song, “Zarek the Bloody,” introduces a legendary figure whose reputation is both heroic and ominous. With accordion, bass, percussion, and vocals by David Williams, the piece hints at Zarek’s deeds, the cursed blade he wields, and his place in the greater Ardul narrative.

Sounds of Ardul also includes extended ten-minute looping versions of twelve tracks, crafted for worldbuilders, tabletop players, writers, and listeners who want to immerse themselves even further. As the third pillar of CHRONICLER OF ARDUL’s overarching project, this album expands the world’s scope while maintaining musical motifs that connect past works to future stories. 

About CHRONICLER OF ARDUL:

CHRONICLER OF ARDUL is the cinematic dark fantasy project created by composer and multi-instrumentalist David Williams, blending orchestral storytelling with the atmosphere and intensity of extreme music. Formed in 2023, the project explores the mythic world of Ardul through three creative pillars: metal, orchestral composition, and written narrative. Every release expands the lore, using recurring motifs, character themes, and emotional worldbuilding to connect albums, stories, and songs into one cohesive universe. Influenced by SHADOW OF INTENT, MENTAL CRUELTY, Nobuo Uematsu, and Yasunori Nishiki, CHRONICLER OF ARDUL approaches concept music with the depth of a novel and the drama of a film score.

The project began as an idea in 2015 and has since grown into a multi-medium saga, starting with the Myrewood EP in 2023 and continuing with Sword of Virné and accompanying short stories. Williams handles all writing, recording, mixing, and artwork, giving the project a distinct voice anchored in emotional honesty and narrative purpose. Every melody is intentional and often foreshadows future events in the overarching story, creating a world that rewards close listening. CHRONICLER OF ARDUL stands as a unique fusion of fantasy, composition, and immersive storytelling, inviting listeners not only to hear the music but to live within the world it creates.

Connect with CHRONICLER OF ARDUL:

Official Website: chroniclerofardul.com
Bandcamp: https://chroniclerofardul.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Chronicler-of-Ardul-100063489851273
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chronicler_of_ardul
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ChroniclerOfArdul
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5h3LfVFyzZA7Tl0eBhQxKg
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/chronicler-of-ardul/1678862672
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chronicler_of_ardul

"Slay Utterly"" by Carrion Vale

Melodic death metal force of nature CARRION VAEL returns with a vengeance on their fifth album, Slay Utterly, to be released through Unique Leader Records on January 16, 2026. Though raw and ferocious at their core, the band weaves intricate technical nuances throughout the album. Punchy riffs and rhythms drive the intensity home, while memorable lead guitar lines and powerful vocal performances leave a lasting impact. Lyrically, Slay Utterly goes above and beyond to immerse the listener in CARRION VAEL's fascination for history and true crime.

CARRION VAEL's technical prowess may take the spotlight on this album, but they are storytellers at their core. Each song on Slay Utterly explores the story of a different serial killer. The perspective jumps between the killer themselves, and the experiences of the victims. On the whole, the album presents a collection of stories delving into the psyches of famous axe murderers, slashers, and other uniquely violent killers throughout history. 

Slay Utterly opens with "19(fucking)78", which instantly sets the tone for the album's intensity and nuance. Featuring layers of technical guitar parts, slam riffs, and clean vocals, the band leaves no skill in their toolbox unused. Lyrically, the song is set in 1970s California; a particularly violent time in history, given the presence of the Hillside Stranglers. The lyrics contemplate issues of nature versus nurture, as well as an obsession with control by any means possible.

Opening with ominous Spanish guitar arpeggios, "Truth or Consequences" tells the story of David Parker Ray, best-known as the Toy Box Killer. Living in the remote deserts of New Mexico, Ray built a soundproof bunker on his land, where he would kidnap women who were passing through. His number of kills remains unknown, though estimates are high. 

"1912" then presents itself as one of the more theatrical and progressive songs on the album. The lyrics tell of an unsolved axe murder that shook the small town of Villisca, Iowa on a hot June night in 1912. To this day, no one knows who really committed the strange and horrific murders of two adults and six children, but speculations abound. The lyrics explore each speculation, varying from train-hopping sociopaths, scorned business associates, or even evangelical madmen.

Fast, heavy, and catchy, "30 on 9" is a quintessential CARRION VAEL track. It delves into various aspects of the mystery of Jack the Ripper, ranging from his true identity, his victims, and the bloody details of his murders. He was believed to have murdered Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes on September 30th, with this date lending the song its title. 

Guitarist Ryan Kuder shines on "40 Echoes Upon the Parlor", with rapid-fire riffs and blazing lead sections throughout. Clean vocals make a notable appearance in the choruses, wailing spectrally above a mass of blast beats and growls. The lyrics tell of numerous smaller axe murder cases, referencing Lizzie Borden most prominently.

"Lord of 74" opens almost innocently and uncharacteristically for the band, with delicate piano notes and the sound of water dripping in the background. Low, mournful clean vocals build an atmosphere of remorse and anguish until the song explodes into the fury that defines CARRION VAEL. The song tells the story of Joseph Kallinger, a schizophrenic shoe cobbler from Philadelphia who believed that God had sent him to murder every person on Earth... and that with the help of his children, he could complete this task.

"Bisection 47" embodies unrelenting rage from the first note to the last. The song explores the 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short, better known as the Black Dahlia. She was found cut in half (bisected) from the waist, and the identity of her killer remains unknown. The murder has left its mark on history as one of the biggest true crime mysteries to date. 

The final track, "Black Chariot", was originally recorded for CARRION VAEL's album God Killer (2020). As a fan favorite, the band decided to update the song and re-record it for Slay Utterly. Despite the fact that it was recorded for a different album, "Black Chariot" picks up right where "Bisection 47" left off, with layers of vicious snarls and stunning lead guitar work.

About CARRION VALE:
In 2017, brutal melodic death metal storytellers CARRION VAEL set out on a mission to understand disturbing events that may baffle the sane. Each album and each song explores an aspect of true crime history, often focusing on the stories of individual serial killers and their victims. Though this conceptual focus underpins CARRION VAEL's songwriting, they seek to fully utilize all of their skills and talents to ensure that each song develops the sound it needs to tell its story. The band released their first album, Resurrection of the Doomed, independently in 2017, then signed with HPGD Records and released their 2020 follow-up, God Killer. Subsequently, the band signed with Unique Leader Records and released Abhorrent Obsessions (2022) and Cannibals Anonymous (2024). 

With their fifth album, Slay Utterly, on the horizon, CARRION VAEL are set to continue this journey into the monstrous side of the human psyche. Vicious, but surprisingly poignant in just the right dose, Slay Utterly presents an anthology of serial killer stories from significant points in history. The album is certain to enthrall fans of horror, history, and true crime with its vivid portrayals of the minds of both murderers and victims. 

CARRION VALE is:
Travis Lawson Purcell - Vocals
Alex Arford - Bass
Trenton Limburg - Guitar
Ryan Kurder - Guitar
Matt Behner - Drums