The Jesus and Mary Chain Some Candy Talking EP Announced for Record Store Day 2026

Third Man Records & The Jesus and Mary Chain are excited to announce the Record Store Day 2026 release of 40th anniversary extended 8 song edition of iconic Some Candy Talking EP, including the acoustic version of Taste Of Cindy only available on this first ever U.S. pressing. Also includes a 4x4 sticker designed by Mel Butler.

Mastered by Warren Defever and pressed in Detroit at Third Man Mastering and Pressing.

Available at Third Man Records storefronts and participating US indie retailers on April 18th, 2026.

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The Crowned Rise from the Shadows with Explosive New Single “Fallen One”

"We praise the skies for fallen angels..."

Hard rock powerhouse THE CROWNED return with a thunderous new single, “Fallen One,” a gripping and emotionally charged track that showcases the band’s signature blend of soaring melodies, crushing riffs, and unapologetic intensity.

ABOUT THE SONG

"Fallen One" is an onslaught of groove riff's and thrash going back and forth competing with each other. Until finally, you hit the chorus that breathes big open church choir power vocals to fill a whole cathedral. Just when you think the song is going to stay calm, it builds into a heavy slam beat that you cannot help but head bang to. After things take a turn for the worst, you're met with fast double bass pounding in your chest until you can't handle anymore. After that, a solo rips your soul in half with speed and intensity. The solo climaxes at the end with a beautiful uplifting harmony that you will sing for days after you've only heard the song once. We go back into the chorus one last time to give a louder and powerful shout for the"Fallen One" and a brutal scream ends the song with fast intense double bass and an abrupt ending leaving you questioning what the hell

just happened.

Every band has their own "it" factor.

THE CROWNED stands out amongst the rest with their looks, stage presence, and set up. It's not every day you see a band with a frontman as the drummer and singer. The band formed in 2013 out of great state of Texas. Creating gory music videos, a slew of surprises for live performances, and metal music that is remembered well after the stage is vacant,

THE CROWNED is not an act you want to miss.

Now signed to Curtain Call Records and M7 Talent Agency, THE CROWNED is prepping for a tour in the summer in Europe.

More details to come.

MILWAUKEE METAL FESTIVAL 2026 Updates Lineup with Five New Bands; IRON REAGAN + INCITE Move Days

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Just when fans thought it couldn't get any better, Milwaukee Metal Festival is pleased to now surprise everyone with five new additions to the lineup! As IRON REAGAN moves now to Saturday due to them joining a tour, DEATH ANGEL will now claim IRON REAGAN's Friday spot, in which they will be performing a special 'Act III' set. VIO-LENCE has now also been added to Friday, meanwhile, INCITE has also moved from Sunday to Friday, with the triple threat of GREEN JELLŸ, STILL STAYER + VACANT VOICE now claiming the Sunday openings!

Fans can get access to the Thursday pre-party on June 4 for FREE with the purchase of a 3-day festival pass to MILWAUKEE METAL FEST. Come see ACID BATH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, MINISTRY, OBITUARY, AGALLOCH + many more for the BEST WEEKEND EVER!

The festival will once again return to The Rave/Eagles Club from June 5 - 7, 2026, with the pre-party kicking off on June 4! Three-day passes, two-day passes, single-day tickets, and a limited number of reserved seats are on sale now. For the full lineup, ticket options, and festival updates can be found at THIS LOCATION.

Milwaukee Metal Fest is proudly sponsored by Sumerian Records, Blue Grape Music, Reigning Phoenix Music, Copycats Hi-Fi Media, Nuclear Blast Records, Martyrstore.net, Metal Blade Records, Blk II Blk Records, Mindsnap Music, and The Rave/Eagles Club.

ABOUT MILWAUKEE METAL FEST

Founded in 1987, Milwaukee Metal Fest is one of the longest-running and most influential metal festivals in the United States, with a rich history of showcasing groundbreaking artists across the heavy music spectrum. After establishing itself as a cornerstone of American metal through the late 1980s and 1990s, the festival was revived in 2023 under the direction of Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta, ushering in a new era while honoring its legacy. Today, Milwaukee Metal Fest continues to unite fans and artists for an uncompromising celebration of metal across the iconic stages of The Rave/Eagles Club.

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Chase Rice Joins Ashland Craft for Duet Reimagining of “Momma Don’t Pray Like She Used To”

Chase Rice joins Ashland Craft on a striking new duet version of her track “Momma Don’t Pray Like She Used To,” out now. Originally appearing on Craft’s 2025 album Dive Bar Beauty Queen, the song, penned by Craft, Jess Grommet, Willie Morrison and Corey Elizabeth Grogan, captures the quiet ache of growing up and watching family, faith and perspective evolve over time. The reimagined duet brings new emotional weight, pairing Craft’s raw, lived-in vocals with Rice’s rugged delivery, creating a powerful reflection on change, gratitude and the roads that shape us. The accompanying music video, directed by Quinton Cook, is also available today following the exclusive premiere with People.

Listen to “Momma Don’t Pray Like She Used To” HERE. Watch the music video Below.
 
“Momma Don’t Pray Like She Used To” is a universal anthem for all of us growing up and figuring out life,” shares Craft. “When first brainstorming ideas around the revisiting of this song, my hope was to find someone who could give an honest, heartfelt, male perspective to the storyline. In all the years that I’ve had the opportunity to tour with Chase Rice, his storytelling is something I wholeheartedly connected with, and with both of us having Carolina upbringings, it felt like the perfect fit for this project. I feel like he added a whole new layer of meaning and made himself right at home in this song!”
 
“I’ve gotten to know Ashland out on the road, and seeing her night after night, you realize pretty quick she’s a total badass,” says Rice. “This song is her story, but it’s mine too. I know my mom did more than her fair share of praying raising three boys, but I’d like to think I’m finally making things a little easier on her these days.”

About Chase Rice
Few artists have had the enduring impact on country music Chase Rice can claim – and fewer still possess the courage to leave it in the past, and blaze a new trail. A true singer-songwriter with success in both disciplines, Rice’s 15-year career has taken the Florida-born North Carolina native to chart peaks and global stages … but with his eighth studio album, ELDORA, his only destination is the American West. A 10x Platinum artist who burst onto the country scene as a Diamond certified songwriter (“Cruise”), while hits like “Drinkin’ Beer. Talkin’ God. Amen.” and “Eyes On You” helped Rice post two No. 1’s at Country Radio, igniting a movement through chest-thumping euphoria and bold romantic passion. He sold out international tours and shared stadium billing with Garth Brooks and Kenny Chesney, before leaving the major label system for good. Now, with full independence and over 3 billion streams to his credit, ELDORA signals Rice’s dedication to the storytelling craft. Written in Colorado and inspired by a hidden mountainside town, the 12-song set is easily the most raw, unguarded expression of Rice’s talent to date – born in the afterglow of an epic show at the Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Working hand-in-hand with co-writer/producer Oscar Charles, Rice adopts the unfiltered, rough-hewn approach of an off-the-grid maverick, both embodying the Western mystique, and boldly going where few of his stature would dare.
 
For more information, visit ChaseRice.com and follow on Facebook, Twitter/X and TikTok @ChaseRiceMusic and on Instagram @ChaseRice.
 
About Ashland Craft
Known for her fearless, soul-bearing storytelling and sonic grit, CMT Next Women of Country honoree and Pandora Country Artist to Watch Ashland Craft first established her unique brand of country music with the release of acclaimed debut album, Travelin’ Kind (released in 2021) - and it’s only been up from there. Deeply influenced by her honky-tonk, South Carolina roots, and drawing inspiration from legends like Def Leppard, Chris Stapleton, Bonnie Raitt, The Chicks and Sheryl Crow, Craft has been praised by fans and industry alike, with American Songwriter declaring, “there’s a new country badass in town, and her name is Ashland Craft,” noting the “star quality flying out of her boots,” and Nashville Lifestyles adding, “with equal parts sass and strength, she’s poised to be a major voice in country music.” Her prowess can now be heard on most recent project release Dive Bar Beauty Queen, available now and featuring current radio single, “Kick Rocks Cowboy.” In addition to ongoing music releases, Craft has shared the stage with notable names like Zac Brown Band, Ashley McBryde, Marcus King, Cody Johnson, Brothers Osborne, Luke Combs, Morgan Wallen, Ian Munsick and Elvie Shane. Most recently, she supported Cody Johnson on The Leather Tour, Tucker Wetmore on his Waves on a Sunset Tour and Luke Bryan on his Country Song Come On Tour.

To learn more about Ashland Craft, visit ashlandcraft.com, and follow Craft on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube

“Time Goes On” as Koe Wetzel Continues Musical Ascent

Rolling Stone’s “ultimate if-you-know-you-know artist” Koe Wetzel continues to impress with today’s reflective release of “Time Goes On.” Following a steady stream of social media teases and fan anticipation, the track offers a clear-eyed look at change, growth and the passage of time. Listen HERE, and watch the Michael Herrick-directed visualizer shot at Bluejack National in Texas Below.
 
“We wrote this as an acknowledgment of how quickly life moves, whether you embrace the changes that come with it or not,” Wetzel reflects.
 
The track co-written by Wetzel with frequent collaborators Amy Allen, Carrie Karpinen, Josh Serrato and producer Gabe Simon continues Wetzel’s tradition of pairing introspective songwriting with the signature rock-grunge-meets-country swagger that has defined his career.

The release follows “Surrounded,” which introduced this next chapter and reaffirmed Wetzel’s ability to balance vulnerability with confidence. Together, the songs serve as early markers for a broader body of work that has been quietly taking shape behind the scenes. 
 
In the weeks leading up to today’s release, Wetzel has steadily teased “Time Goes On” across his social media channels, quickly sparking fan anticipation and signaling excitement for the next era of music, as he can be heard hinting that this might be “one of my favorites off the record” in one clip.
 
The new music follows Wetzel’s 2024 studio album, 9 Lives, with debut Country radio single “High Road” (feat. Jessie Murph) holding the No. 1 spot for five weeks and earning recognition as the most-played song of 2025 by Country Aircheck/Mediabase.
 
For all the latest, visit KoeWetzelMusic.com and follow on Instagram and Facebook @KoeWetzelMusic, TikTok@Koe_Wetzel and Twitter/X @KoeWetzel. 

“Time Goes On” Single Art | Courtesy of Columbia Records

About Koe Wetzel
Koe Wetzel never met a genre wall he couldn’t tear down. The Texan singer-songwriter has earned a rabid audience for his songs that mix country, rock, hip-hop, and even Nineties grunge. With his defining fifth studio album, the Gold-certified 9 Lives released in 2024 via Columbia Records, Wetzel earned recognition on several major year-end best-of lists, including Rolling Stone, Billboard, the Tennessean and more, with the Los Angeles Times naming lead single “High Road” (feat. Jessie Murph) as the No. 8 best song of 2024 across all genres. The single not only marked Wetzel’s debut at Country radio, it also held the No. 1 spot for five weeks, was the most-played song of 2025 per Country Aircheck/Mediabase and the now-3x Platinum song became his fastest to reach the RIAA Platinum milestone to date. Previously, his 2016 album Noise Complaint endeared him to fans with its no-holds-barred lyrics about drunken nights, broken hearts and stints in jail, and included the Gold-certified hit “Love” (feat. Parker McCollum), Platinum “Something to Talk About” plus the infamous “February 28, 2016.” Wetzel’s 2020 major label debut, the Gold-certified Sellout, only furthered his legend with the Platinum-certified “Drunk Driving” and “Good Die Young” plus the Gold-certified “Kuntry & Wistern.” The 2022 follow-up, Hell Paso, hit No. 3 on Billboard’s Country Albums and spawned hits on both the country and rock charts, including the Gold-certified “Creeps” and “Cabo.” To date, Wetzel has amassed 4.2 billion total streams and has created a genuine experience with his live concerts, which he describes as “total chaos.” Wetzel performed for more than 250,000 fans across his headlining Damn Near Normal Tour in 2025, while also supporting HARDY’s Jim Bob World Tour and select stadium dates with Morgan Wallen.

Return to Dust Drop "Bored (Unplugged)" — WATCH // Touring With Yungblud This Spring

Buzzed-about rock band RETURN TO DUST — Matty Bielawski [guitar, vocals], Graham Stanush [bass, vocals], Sebastian Gonzalez [guitar], and London Hudson [drums] — continue to go from strength to strength with every passing day. The band just saw its latest single "BORED" land in the No. 2 slot at Active Rock Radio. Return to Dust were also nominated for iHeart Radio Music Awards Best New Artist (Rock).

Today, they share the video for the acoustic version of the song, which is just as impactful when stripped down as it is when fully plugged in. Return to Dust decided to record an acoustic version for one simple but critically important reason — fan demand!

Watch the video for "Bored (Unplugged)" below.

"We see a growing desire from our listeners for real, unpolished art," the band explains. "Fans love seeing us perform the songs minimally in record stores and have been banging down our door for an official acoustic version. Because of the fans' reaction, we are peeling back the curtain and releasing a version of the song as it was written, acoustic guitar and vocals."

The band finishes, "'Bored has always been a tender song about change, both the exciting and depressing parts, and we hope the acoustic version gives fans a new listening perspective."

It's been quite a busy and enthralling week for Return to Dust, as the band also announced upcoming tour dates with Yungblud set for spring. RTD will appear on eight dates of the "IDOLS" tour in the U.S. this May, which have already sold out. Additionally, they will take the stage at all major festivals in Europe this summer.

All upcoming and confirmed Return to Dust tour dates are below.

RETURN TO DUST ON TOUR:

RADIO FESTIVALS:
3/19 —WXTB Rock Fest Pre-Party
3/21 — WJRR Earth Day Birthday

WITH YUNGBLUD:
5/1 — Sterling Heights, MI — Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre
5/2 — Toronto, ON — Coca-Cola Coliseum
5/4 — Columbus, OH — KEMBA Live!
5/6 — Cincinnati, OH — Andrew J Brady Music Center
5/7 — Indianapolis, IN — Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park
5/9 — Minneapolis, MN — The Armory
5/11 — Morrison, CO — Red Rocks Amphitheatre
5/13 — Orem, UT — UCCU Center

EUROPE 2026:
6/6 — Rock im Park Festival — Nuremberg, DE
6/7 — Rock am Ring Festival — Nurburg, DE
6/11 — Nova Rock Festival — Nickelsdorf, AT
6/13 — Download Festival — Leicestershire, UK
6/21 — Graspop Festival — Dessel, BE 
6/28 — Tuska Festival — Helsinki, FI 

ABOUT RETURN TO DUST:

Every ending sparks a new beginning. Return to Dust embody the sound of shedding the weight of the past while embracing the promise of tomorrow. The Los Angeles-based quartet brings a fresh perspective to alternative rock.

The band settled in Los Angeles to record standout single "Belly Up," which rose through the Active Rock chart and was praised by Distorted Sound as "a grungy, punky thrill ride," while Revolver applauded the group's "Alice In Chains-inspired form of modern-day grunge.” 2024 saw RTD unveil their independent self-titled full-length debut with producer Jim Kaufman [Everclear, Night Riots, Helmet]. 

Return to Dust signed to Lava Records/Republic Records and released their Speak Like The Dead EP in 2025, featuring the breakout single "Bored," which climbed into the Top 3 at Active Rock radio. They quickly became a must-see live act, igniting stages at major festivals including Inkcarceration, Welcome To Rockville, and Sonic Temple, and sharing bills with rock heavyweights Chevelle, Three Days Grace, Breaking Benjamin, and Billy Corgan.

Return to Dust carried that momentum into 2026, earning an iHeartRadio Music Award nomination for Best New Rock Act, tour dates with Yungblud, and announcing their first European appearances at Rock am Ring, Rock im Park, Nova Rock, Download, Graspop, and Tuska Festival. With a rapidly growing global presence, the band is poised to stand at the forefront of the next generation of rock music.

Fight From Within Partners with Arson Theory and Releases New Single “Checkmate” ​

Upstate New York metalcore outfit Fight From Within kick off 2026 with the release of their new single, “Checkmate,” marking an exciting new partnership with Arson Theory. Produced by Todd Golder of Sirens & Sailors, the track showcases the band’s aggressive precision, and dynamic songwriting.

“We’re incredibly excited to work with a bunch of awesome bands and homies over at Arson Theory," the band shares. "It was a pleasure to work with a legend in our local scene for our next single. Checkmate is just the beginning of 2026.”

With Todd Golder at the helm, the single captures both the raw energy of Fight From Within’s live presence and the refined edge of their studio sound. As their first release of the year, “Checkmate” sets the tone for what promises to be an active and impactful 2026, with more new music and announcements on the way.

“Checkmate” is available now on all major streaming platforms.

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FIGHT FROM WITHIN ON TOUR:

The Mini Gun Mini Run w/ Autumn Lies Buried

4/23 Ironton, OH - The Crows Nest
4/24 Owensboro, KY - Escape Today
4/25 Fort Wayne, IN - Piere's
4/26 Joliet, IL - The Forge

Headliner for Thanatos Release Party

6/13 Scanton, PA - Moon Tavern

Tickets can be found HERE

Fight From Within were founded in Upstate New York in early 2021. Their sound lands at the intersection of metalcore, hardcore, and beatdown. With deeply diverse influences ranging from Bury Your Dead, Polaris, Evergreen Terrace, Emmure, Invent/Animate, Every Time I Die, and Attila, they have crafted their own distinct sound.

In 2022, they began tracking new music with Pablo Viveros of Chelsea Grin. They have taken the stage at many key festivals, from Sonic Temple to The Gathering of the Juggles to Inkcarceration. The band is headed into 2026 like a freight train — all gas, no brakes.

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Out Today! - AGENBITE MISERY - Remorse of Conscience

AGENBITE MISERY is a New Hampshire-based trio whose debut album Remorse of Conscience is one of the most ambitious concept records to emerge from the modern extreme metal underground. Formed in late 2022 by guitarist Sam Graff, bassist Cam Netland, and drummer Adam Richards, the band began with a deceptively simple idea: to adapt James Joyce’s Ulysses into an experimental metal album. What emerged from that idea is a 55-minute odyssey of layered sonic aggression and literary depth, an album that blends blackened sludge, dissonant death metal, post-punk, ambient drone, and more into a singular, genre-defying statement of purpose.

The name AGENBITE MISERY is itself a reflection of the band’s literary roots, pulled from a line in Ulysses that references the 14th-century English devotional text Agenbite of Inwit. The phrase, literally “again-bite of inner wit,” or modernized as “remorse of conscience," became the perfect thematic and philosophical framework for an album steeped in grief, alienation, and the search for meaning in modern life. The band’s name was chosen because it reflects the deep, biting sorrow that pervades the novel and their music. Though the original pronunciation might have been “ah-jehn-bite,” the band opts for a harder, contemporary “ae-ghen-bite” as a nod to their mission of dragging ancient texts into the present.

Remorse of Conscience was written over the course of 2023 and recorded in 2024, entirely self-produced by the band, with mixing by Eric Sauter and mastering by Brad Boatright. The recording sessions were a direct extension of the trio’s collaborative ethos: a commitment to honesty, maximalism, and transformation. Each of the album’s eight songs adapts a chapter from Ulysses, using lyrics pulled directly from Joyce’s prose and reshaping them into brutal, beautiful sonic forms. The band sees each track not merely as a song but as a new translation, an attempt to convert stream-of-consciousness literature into aural energy.

The album opens with "Telemachean Echoes," a short, grinding burst of power violence and hardcore chaos that adapts the novel’s opening scene: Stephen Daedalus waking from a bitter dream of guilt and loss. The lyrics, shouted and whispered, move from internal shame to furious defiance: “Hyperborean scrotum tightening mother killer” to the repeated cry of “Let me be and let me live, Agenbite of Inwit.” It’s a blistering introduction to the world AGENBITE MISERY has constructed.

From there, the album spirals into "Cascara Sagrada," a disorienting piece of blackened death metal that explores the quiet horror of Leopold Bloom’s morning routine. Built on warped time signatures, sliding guitars, and sections that move from Slint-inspired indie to full-blown noise assault, the song captures the mundane terror at the heart of Bloom’s lonely life. Lyrics range from meditations on defecation to biblical hallucinations: “Captivity to captivity, multiplying dying being born everywhere, the grey sunken cunt of the world.”

The centerpiece of the album’s first half is the 13-minute "A Charitable View of Temporary Insanity," a devastating doom-sludge epic based on Bloom’s experience at a funeral. Lurching between minimal ambient textures and towering funeral doom riffs, the song reflects on loss, failure, and the strange bureaucracy of death. The vocals echo with grief: “If little Rudy lived, if I had seen him grown, my son, me and his eyes,” while the final line offers a glimmer of hope: “The blood sinking in gives earth new life.”

At the edge of genre, "Whatness of Allhorse" reimagines post-punk and industrial through a metal lens. With deadpan vocals, massive drum machines, horror-synth textures, and a blackgaze-style climax, the track adapts a scene where Stephen Daedalus debates Shakespearean theory with literary elites. The chaotic freedom of that conversation translates into a song full of bold choices and layered absurdity. “He left her, and gained the world of man,” we hear before the song explodes into shimmering tremolo guitars and a final scream: “But I’ll survive.”

"Bellwether and Swine" brings the record back to pure metal, a pummeling, riff-driven anthem inspired by Bloom’s argument with a xenophobic Irish nationalist. The song weaponizes the tropes of epic metal to mock toxic patriotism, stacking sludgy power chords over blast beats, while spoken word passages echo Old Testament imagery. The narrator’s bile is palpable: “Begob, he got as far as the door. Begob, always some bloody clown or other.”

With "Circe," the band returns to black metal, this time with a psychedelic bent. The chapter in Ulysses this track adapts is a hallucinatory descent into Dublin’s red-light district. The song mimics this spiral with hypnotic guitar lines, overlapping time signatures, and an atmosphere of dread. At the climax, we’re given one of the novel’s most haunting images: “A white lambkin peeps out of his waistcoat pocket.” It’s a fever dream of guilt and memory.

"The Twice-Charred Paths of Musing Disciples" offers a brief, contemplative interlude. Inspired by the penultimate chapter of Ulysses, the piece uses dungeon synth textures and ambient layering to conjure the quiet moment when Bloom invites Stephen to stay the night, and is turned down. The central melodic motif is taken from actual sheet music printed in the text, adapted into a modern drone setting.

The record closes with the monolithic "Mnesterophonia," a sprawling, droning epic that mirrors the novel’s final chapter, told from Molly Bloom’s perspective. Drawing on indie rock, doom, and freeform noise, the track builds from intimate to immense. The lyrics pull from Molly’s internal monologue as she drifts into sleep: “When I put the rose in my hair and how he kissed me and I thought well as well him as another…” The final lines of both book and album, “Yes, I will, Yes”, are screamed over a wall of sound, sealing the record with one of the most powerful emotional moments in modernist literature.

Though Remorse of Conscience is steeped in literary references, its emotional core is universal. At every turn, AGENBITE MISERY seeks to translate not just words but the raw human experience: grief, desire, disconnection, hope. In doing so, they’ve created something greater than a concept album, it’s a reinvention of what metal can do.

There is no other band like AGENBITE MISERY, and no album like Remorse of Conscience. This is a project that refuses to compromise, refuses to simplify, and refuses to be easily categorized. Instead, it dares to ask the same question Ulysses once did: can we still find truth, beauty, or meaning in the wreckage of the modern world? And their answer, it seems, is a resounding Yes. Yes, we will. Yes.

AGENBITE MISERY is:

Sam Graff – Guitars / Vocals / Synth
Cam Netland – Bass / Vocals
Adam Richards – Drums / Vocals

Connect with AGENBITE MISERY:

• Bandcamp: https://agenbitemisery.bandcamp.com

• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574211514876#

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/agenbitemisery/?hl=en

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwjOZilhkqTRkZHpJJwlbhw

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6dYQgCtNvpvNWwfQ06LQQZ

• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/agenbite-misery/1716987132

• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@agenbite.misery

Out Today - INDUCTION - Love Kills!

Power metal upstarts INDUCTION aim to astonish and amaze with their highly-anticipated third album, Love Kills!. Catchy melodies and upbeat riffs dominate the soundscape, capturing the band’s energy as a relentless force to be reckoned with in the modern metal world. Though eclectic and refreshing, Love Kills! remains underpinned by a lingering sense of nostalgia for the power metal legends who inspired INDUCTION. The band pays homage to their roots while introducing less traditional elements and building a new, intriguing sound. The result is an album that is sure to please longstanding fans, while also exciting newcomers and proving that power metal is here to stay for years to come.

Love Kills! kicks off with the emotional “Virtual Insanity”, where blasts of synth notes meet melodic riffing and shredding guitar leads. The narrator longs to escape from a world to which they no longer belong, and to be free from the obsessions and desires imposed on them by others. Electronic effects on the vocals leave no doubt that the band is aspiring toward a more modern aesthetic.

“War Of Hearts” keeps the barrage of sweeping lead guitars and chugging riffs coming. Furious drumming lays the foundation for the desperation that the song conveys. A passionate vocal delivery and subtler keyboard notes betray the melancholy that lurks beneath energetic, fast-paced beats. The lyrics speak of uncertainty, regret, and fear of the future, while remaining determined to forge onward in spite of it all.

The synth-dominated “Dark Temptation” marks a dramatic twist in the album’s trajectory. In a surge of catharsis, the vicious thrill of forbidden love replaces the melancholy and yearning of the previous tracks. The narrator declares their love for a “mistress of the night”, igniting a renewed spark of passion that had once threatened to fizzle out. Instrumentally, the song trades complexity for impact, with melodies certain to be remembered long after the story ends.

The album takes an ominous turn on “Steel And Thunder”. Heavy, hard-charging riffs and lightning-fast leads intertwine with cinematic synths as a ferocious battle rages. The song sheds a new light on classic power metal themes, with imagery of a vengeful narrator taking back their destiny in the face of a seemingly-unstoppable, inhuman enemy. The bridge offers a short lull amid the chaos, but the energy quickly picks up again, carrying on with unrelenting force until the final note.

“Strangers To Love” introduces bass-heavy electronic elements and melodic female vocals. Though the riffs remain prominent, the song leans more heavily on melody and cinematic atmospheres, contrasting noticeably with the previous tracks. The band proudly shows off their versatility and emotional depth with a sound that bridges modernity and nostalgia.

“Beyond Horizons” opens with triumphant guitars and Latin-language gang vocals that recall the classic, energetic power metal sound that inspired INDUCTION. The synths are relegated to the background, in favor of shredding solos and powerfully-layered vocals. A higher key change in the final chorus lends one last dramatic flair, as the narrator proclaims the fulfillment of a destiny.

“Gods Of Steel” brings the bass back to the forefront, accompanied by crushingly heavy riffs and dramatic synths. Ominous vocals dominate the verses, warning of an impending conflict. The drama comes to a head in the chorus, as the narrator urges their companions to take their fates into their own hands “with an iron will”.

Mixed feelings about a relationship arise on the title track, “Love Kills!”. The narrator laments the failure of their romance while acknowledging the enduring, complicated nature of love. Like others before it, “Love Kills!” is deceptively upbeat, presenting a serious undertone beneath the polish and glamor of the music.

“I Am Evil” is a straightforward, shredding rocker that relies on heavy riffs and keyboards in equal measure. The softer moments never last long, inevitably exploding into brash, catchy melodies or guitar solos.

“The Veil Of Affection” leans heavily on cinematic drama, with sweeping synths and melodic guitar work. The riffs chug along, while symphonic atmospheres soar above. The narrator longs to open his heart, but fears losing himself in his emotions, and closes himself off to the world.

The final track, “Empress”, tells a contemplative tale about following one’s heart. Softer verses are neatly balanced with energetic choruses. Gritty, soaring vocals and melodic guitar solos carry the bulk of the emotion, taking the listener on a journey through the narrator’s inner conflict.

About INDUCTION:
In the heart of the power metal resurgence stand INDUCTION, a name that has quickly become synonymous with the genre’s new wave. Led by Tim Kanoa Hansen, son of metal legend Kai Hansen (HELLOWEEN, GAMMA RAY), INDUCTION are a force to be reckoned with, igniting stages and captivating audiences worldwide.

Their rise began with a bang as their sophomore album, Born From Fire, was released under the wings of Reigning Phoenix Music, earning widespread acclaim and solidifying their status in the genre. Notable praises include being crowned “Power Metal Rising Star of the Year” by Rock Hard in 2022 and drawing the attention of German TV channel SWR, which chronicled their ascent in a documentary.

Building on this momentum, INDUCTION embarked on high-profile tours alongside metal giants such as STRATOVARIUS, SONATA ARCTICA, BATTLE BEAST, GAMMA RAY, ACCEPT, and more, showcasing their polarising live energy and winning over audiences across Europe and also Japan.

Though widely considered a progressive power metal band, INDUCTION refuse to be confined by a single genre. With each release, they defy expectations, seamlessly blending and evolving the boundaries of their music while staying true to their unmistakable core.

As they march toward the release of their eagerly awaited third album, Love Kills!, INDUCTION remain a hungry force in the metal galaxy, fuelled by a passion for music and an unwavering commitment to their craft. With the rallying cry “We bring the heat!” echoing in every riff and chorus, they invite fans to join them on their epic journey through realms of myth, majesty, and POWER!

INDUCTION are:
Gabriele Gozzi | vocals
Tim Kanoa Hansen | guitars
Justus Sahlman | guitars
Dominik Gusch | bass
Markus “Maks” Felber | drums

More on INDUCTION:

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Solo Black Metal Project PETRICHOR Launches Pre-Orders for Debut EP, 'Seduced By Conquering Darkness'

Solo black metal project PETRICHOR is now launching the physical pre-sales for its debut EP, 'Seduced By Conquering Darkness,' in conjunction with Bandcamp Friday. The artist's inaugural music was previously released on digital formats only and will be made available in 10-inch LP.

'Seduced By Conquering Darkness' is an independent release and can now be found below or the official Wolf Mountain Productions website HERE. Orders will be shipped sometime in March.

Album Credits:

Composed & performed by JK

Drums, recording, mixing & mastering by NS

Graphic Design & Photography by Wolf Mountain Productions

For fans of: Gorgoroth (early), Darkthrone, Dissection, Bathory (early)

Links:

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The cover artwork was created by Wolf Mountain Productions

Brutal Planet Records Announce Lizzy Borden’s The Murderess Metal Road Show Returns — Three Limited-Edition Vinyl Variants

Few live albums capture spectacle, danger, and pure heavy-metal theater the way Lizzy Borden – The Murderess Metal Road Show does. Recorded at the height of the band’s rise, this ferocious live set documents Lizzy Borden in full command—blades flashing, crowds roaring, and American metal exploding from the Sunset Strip straight onto wax.

Now, Brutal Planet Records brings this legendary performance back in a fully remastered 2-LP vinyl edition, cut for maximum impact and pressed across three stunning collector variants. Every version is housed in a deluxe gatefold and mastered specifically for vinyl by Rob Colwell, ensuring the power, aggression, and atmosphere of the original performance hits harder than ever.

Pre-orders begin February 5th, with the albums being released on May 29th.

This album captures Lizzy Borden before the mythology fully hardened—a band already commanding the stage with theatrical violence, razor-sharp musicianship, and an undeniable connection to the crowd. From the explosive opening moments to the patriotic finale of “American Metal,” this is a live document of a band carving its legacy in real time.

More than a concert recording, The Murderess Metal Road Show plays like a full-scale metal production—equal parts concert, horror show, and declaration of intent.

This isn’t just a reissue—it’s a resurrection. Three variants. One legendary performance. No second pressing.

When the lights go down and the needle drops, The Murderess Metal Road Show takes the stage again—louder, heavier, and deadlier than ever.

The most premium edition of the release, pressed on striking red & blue vinyl and limited to just 200 copies worldwide. This version includes an exclusive 8.5×11 printed set list insert featuring a printed Lizzy Borden autograph, making it the definitive collector’s piece for die-hard fans.

Boone's Overstock Webstore Exclusive (Premium Variant)

• Red & Blue Vinyl limited to just 200 copies

• Includes Exclusive 8.5x11 Set List (with printed Lizzy autograph) (only 200!)

• Part of the exclusive Brutal Planet Records Metal Icon Series

• 2-LP Vinyl Deluxe Gatefold with amazing photos!

• Mastered for Vinyl by Rob Colwell (Helstar, Voivod, Lizzy Borden, Starwood)

• First time vinyl has ever been reissued!

• Vinyl includes all original 17 original tracks total

• "Live & Let Die" a cover of the Paul McCartney song, years before Guns 'n Roses

• "(Wake Up) Time to Die" based on the classic movie Blade Runner

• Officially licensed from Metal Blade Records (1986)

• Tracks 16-17 are studio recordings

• Recorded live at Chuck Landis' Country Club, Reseda, CA. Friday, December 13, 1985

Limited to 400 Copies, A visually brutal Blood Moon Swirl pressing that perfectly matches the intensity of the performance. This edition delivers the full Murderess Metal Road Show experience in a deluxe gatefold—no extras, just pure live metal fury.

Limited to 400 Copies, Pressed on bold Metallic Gold vinyl, this variant celebrates Lizzy Borden’s place in American metal history. A classic presentation for fans who want the album loud, proud, and permanently etched into their collection.

Purchase Lizzy Borden – The Murderess Metal Road Show Red & Blue

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Purchase Lizzy Borden – The Murderess Metal Road Show Gold Vinyl: 

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Supergroup SKY KNIVES Ignite Emotional Firestorm with Explosive New Single “Talking To Myself”

SKY KNIVES have officially unleashed their electrifying new single, “Talking To Myself.” The track delivers a gripping fusion of emotional vulnerability, sonic intensity, and razor-sharp songwriting that solidifies SKY KNIVES as a formidable new force in modern rock.

“Talking To Myself” is a pressure chamber—steel walls, flickering lights, and a voice ricocheting back from the dark. Built on industrial pulse and mechanical groove, the song captures the moment when isolation turns confrontational, when the mind becomes both interrogator and witness. It’s about the fracture between who you present to the world and who answers you in the silence—gears grinding, thoughts looping, truth surfacing through repetition. Cold, hypnotic, and relentless, "Talking To Myself" doesn’t search for comfort; it locks in, turns the noise up, and forces clarity through impact.

ABOUT SKY KNIVES

SKY KNIVES is a modern rock ritual disguised as a band—five architects of sound carving melody and menace into the same blade. Led by Jonny Sculls (Pvsher) on vocals, with

James Skrtich (ex A Killers Confession, current The Union Underground) and Joey Rodriguez (ex Allele) forging twin-guitar atmospheres, Ilyn Nathaniel (The Union Underground) anchoring the low end, and Marc Coronado (The Crowned) driving the pulse, SKY KNIVES conjures songs that feel summoned rather than written.

Their music lives at the crossroads of shadow and fire: anthemic, dark, and strangely beautiful, threaded with the myth of the Witch—an unseen force that awakens power, splits truth from illusion, and demands transformation.

Equal parts groove and grit, spectacle and intention,with an industrial feel and a hearbeat that is undeniable, SKY KNIVES isn’t chasing nostalgia or trends; they’re building a world—one where sound cuts clean, belief becomes fuel, and the blade always points forward.

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DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG Strike Back with "Batter The Power" Video

Another new video has arrived from the already released album “Babylon” by DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG (released in October 2025, RPM).

Following the strong impact of previous clips, with “It Takes Two To Tango” and “Hellbreaker” each surpassing one million views, the band now present the video for “Batter The Power”, continuing the visual journey through their latest release.

“Batter The Power” is a classic heavy shuffle driven by a true metal riff and an anthem-like sing-along chorus that instantly evokes the spirit of “old times.” What initially appears to be a deliberately straightforward and repetitive verse structure is given a sharper edge by the accusatory vocal interplay between Udo Dirkschneider and Peter Baltes, adding tension and attitude to the song’s message.

Manuela “Ella” Bibert puts the icing on the cake with her distinctive solo vocal interludes during the final choruses, while Mathias Dieth’s extraordinary guitar solo breaks free from any convention, unapologetically bold and perfectly in line with the band’s uncompromising approach. Why should we care about rules?

Lyrically, “Batter The Power” draws on classic heavy metal imagery of battle, resistance and liberation. Lines like “we’ll die to be free” and “never surrender” underline the song’s central message: relentlessly challenging oppressive power in the name of freedom and justice.

With the “Batter The Power” video, DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG once again highlight the timeless strength of classic heavy metal, reinforcing Babylon as an album that proudly bridges the past and present with experience, conviction and raw power.

Watch the video Below:

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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SYLOSIS - drop psychological heavy-hitter 'Lacerations' from forthcoming album 'The New Flesh'

SYLOSIS have revealed the third single from their fiercly anticipated record, The New Flesh, due to drop on February 20th via Nuclear Blast Records. The New Flesh is being hailed as a towering testament to destructive riffing, incisive melody and refined brute force.

Today's new single, the psychological heavy-hitter 'Lacerations', showcases SYLOSIS at a career apex - stacked with anthemic hooks, razor sharp, and heavy-as-hell. The track encapsulates brutality and catchiness in perfect symbiosis.   

Josh Middleton stated,
"Lacerations has become a firm favourite amongst those that have heard the new record. After this song came together during the early stages of writing, I felt a huge sense of relief knowing that we had achieved our best song to date. I couldn’t get the chorus out of my head and that’s usually a good sign. Once we had this song under our belts we knew this album would a big step up in terms of our writing abilities.

Musically it calls back to some of the darker melancholic sounds from Edge of the Earth or even The Supreme Oppressor but with a ton of heavy riffs in there. Lyrically, this song is about facing your own mortality and health anxiety. I think a lot of people can relate to spiralling out of control when they think something’s wrong and how differently you look at your life, and what matters most when confronted with those intrusive thoughts."

Pre-order album The New Flesh here: https://sylosis.os.fan/
Watch the 'Lacerations' video Below :
Stream 'Lacerations' here: https://sylosis.bfan.link/lacerations

SYLOSIS are currently tearing across Europe for their biggest ever tour. Check out all dates below!

Last week, it was announced that Heaven Shall Burn, The Black Dahlia Murder and Frozen Soul, will all be joining the bill for their show on February 20th, at London's O2 Forum Kentish Town. This crushing line-up is guaranteed to be metal’s billing of the year!

SYLOSIS will also be hosting an 'Album Release Party Event' on February 20th from 12-3.30pm, at The Black Heart, Camden. The free-entry event will include an album signing session, a full-band Q&A, a merch pop-up, and food and drink specials.

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.  

The Amity Affliction Announce New Album "House of Cards" Out 4/24 + Share Title Track

Embracing a new chapter of artistry as a band, The Amity Affliction announce their long-awaited new studio album, HOUSE OF CARDS. 

Releasing via Pure Noise Records on April 24, HOUSE OF CARDS is the first full-length outing from The Amity Affliction to feature clean vocalist Jonny Reeves, who became a permanent addition to the lineup in 2025. 

Bolstering Joel Birch's signature fusion of intense and open lyricism, the arrangements and vocal duality provided by The Amity Affliction throughout the DNA of this new album is set to reaffirm the band’s status as one of heavy music's most dynamic groups.

Today, the band shares the first taste of the new album — the impactful title track "House of Cards." A song penned by Birch for his brother and sister (and himself), taking stock of the relationship shared with their mother — a central figure at the heart of the album.

Open about the difficult nature of the relationship shared between mother and children, Birch unpacks the thematic nature of "House of Cards," saying, "Our mother died in 2024 and none of us had a healthy relationship with her. She was very self-involved, aggressive, abusive in our early years, and in her later years, spent a good amount of time trying to put a wedge between the three of us. Thankfully, once she passed, the three of us actually became closer as we realized we had individual, but shared trauma related to her."

With lyricism directly related to experiences Birch and his siblings experienced during their formative years, "House of Cards" is a song that matches its sonic intensity with emotional weight threaded through its poignant words. 

The single, both as an individual entry and as part of HOUSE OF CARDS' broader tapestry, is a strong moment of acknowledging trauma but in doing so, navigating it with a redefined perspective on life and human relationships. 

Released alongside the track, is the music video for "House of Cards," directed by Daniel Daly.

Watch the music video below:

As demonstrated throughout 2025 with both music ("All That I Remember") and a huge return to touring across North America, Europe, and the UK, the hunger The Amity Affliction share with their global audience when it comes to new material remains fervent. 

Across a two-decade strong career, the band has continued to take strides forward in delivering music that has brought them countless accolades including five ARIA #1 albums, over 1 billion streams, and numerous sold-out tours in both domestic and international markets. The release of HOUSE OF CARDS in 2026 is set to be a powerful addition to a catalogue that remains one of Australia's best. 

In addition to their current Australian tour dates, The Amity Affliction has also been announced as part of the HELLBOUND HEAVY METAL CRUISE for 2027. Setting sail in January 2027, the band will perform alongside heavyweights including PARKWAY DRIVE, ALPHA WOLF, I KILLED THE PROM QUEEN and THY ART IS MURDER. 
 

More info about The Amity Affliction's Australia tour dates HERE.

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

INFERI Joins DEFEATED SANITY's North American Spring Tour as Direct Support, Replacing Vulvodynia

Extreme death metal masters INFERI are proud to announce that they will now be joining DEFEATED SANITY as direct support during the band's North American spring tour, in which they will be replacing Vulvodynia. The run will feature additional support from New Zealand’s Organectomy on all dates while Excresence, Scasm, and Horrific Vision will appear on select stops. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets are available HERE.

DEFEATED SANITY comments, "Unfortunately due to outside factors Vulvodynia are no longer able to make this tour. Thankfully Inferi were able to step up here and replace them on short notice."

ICYMI: INFERI will be unleashing its latest studio album, 'Heaven Wept,' on April 10, 2026 via The Artisan Era! The band has recently released the pummeling first single, "The Rapture of Dead Light," along with a music video!

The clip sees INFERI vocalist Stevie Boiser, guitarist/vocalist Malcolm Pugh, guitarist Sanjay Kumar, and new drummer Nate Bigelow embark on an Indiana Jones style quest for the elusive Bigfoot. Watch the band square off with the battle-jacket wearing and headbanging entity to find out if their intricate riffs are a match for the enigmatic beast below.

'Heaven Wept' can be pre-order and pre-saved HERE.

In addition, INFERI is now embarking on the "All So Vile" trek through the UK and Europe as support for CRYPTOPSY along with 200Stabwounds and Corpse Pile. The tour has been selling out at nearly every stop and is still decimating the continent until the final stop in Paris (FR) on February 15.

In addition, INFERI will be performing at producer Dave Otero's inaugural Flatline Festival, which takes place June 13 - 14 at the Oriental Theater in Denver, CO. More info and passes can be found HERE.

Since the explosive success of Inferi's critically-acclaimed and chart topping 2018 full-length, 'Revenant,' the death metal battalion has continued to relentlessly churn like a raging maelstrom, dominating everything in its wake with the band's melodic and virtuosic approach to the genre. 'Heaven Wept' picks up where 2021's 'Vile Genesis' left off, putting forth the same mind-bending compositions and other-worldly musicianship that has set the band apart from their contemporaries. Inferi has risen to become a dominant force among modern American death metal acts since their reunion in 2011. 'Heaven Wept' is a master class in progressive extremity and is certain to make its mark as one of the greatest death metal offerings of this decade.

North American Tour:

(Supporting DEFEATED SANITY w/ Organectomy, Excrescence, Scasm, + Horrific Visions)

04/16 Anaheim, CA @ Parish (HOB)*

04/17 Fresno, CA @ Fulton 55*

04/18 Santa Rosa, CA @ The California*

04/19 Sacramento, CA @ Starlet*

04/21 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon*

04/22 Portland, OR @ Dante’s*

04/23 Boise, ID @ Shredder*

04/24 Salt Lake City, UT @ Ace’s High Saloon*

04/25 Denver, CO @ HQ*

04/27 Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade*

04/28 West Chicago, IL @ Social Club+

04/29 Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle+

04/30 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop+

05/01 Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall+

05/02 Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz+

05/03 Baltimore, MD @ Metro+

05/04 Raleigh, NC @ Chapel of Bones+

05/05 Jacksonville, FL @ The Albatross+

05/06 Tampa, FL @ Orpheum+

05/07 Orlando, FL @ Conduit+

05/08 Pensacola, FL @ Handlebar^

05/09 Houston, TX @ Pub 529^

05/11 Dallas, TX @ Three Links^

05/12 Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live^

05/13 Lubbock, TX @ Jakes^

05/15 Phoenix, AZ @ Nile Underground^

05/16 Las Vegas, NV @ Backstage Bar^

* Excrescence 

+ Scasm

^ Horrific Visions

INFERI U.S. Dates 2026:

06/13: Denver, CO @ Flatline Festival

Formed in 2006, INFERI is an American technical melodic death metal band forged from the depths of Nashville, Tennessee. After reforming in 2011, INFERI emerged onto the global stage with 'The Path of Apotheosis' in 2014. Followed by the acclaimed 2018 release 'Revenant,' which landed at #26 Hard Rock albums and #28 on the Billboard’s Heatseekers charts, solidifying them as a household name in the underground technical death metal scene. Touring across the world with bands such Rivers of Nihil, Archspire, Shadow of Intent, Cryptopsy, Signs of the Swarm, Brand of Sacrifice, Deicide and Revocation allowed INFERI to continue on their upward trajectory. Creeping their way up the charts, and into the minds of new fans with 'The End of an Era: Rebirth' in 2019, their 'Of Sunless Realms' EP in 2020, and 2021's 'Vile Genesis.' Now in 2026 INFERI stands ready to unleash their most devastating album to date, 'Heaven Wept'. 

Since the explosive success of Inferi's critically-acclaimed and chart topping 2018 full-length, 'Revenant,' the death metal battalion has continued to relentlessly churn like a raging maelstrom, dominating everything in its wake with the band's melodic and virtuosic approach to the genre. 'Heaven Wept' picks up where 2021's 'Vile Genesis' left off, putting forth the same mind-bending compositions and other-worldly musicianship that has set the band apart from their contemporaries. Inferi has risen to become a dominant force among modern American death metal acts since their reunion in 2011. 'Heaven Wept' is a master class in progressive extremity and is certain to make its mark as one of the greatest death metal offerings of this decade.

Recording Lineup:

Stevie Boiser - Vocals

Malcolm Pugh - Guitar, Bass, Orchestration, & Vocals

Sanjay Kumar - Guitar & Orchestration

Spencer Moore - Drums

Live Lineup:

Stevie Boiser - Vocals

Malcolm Pugh - Guitar / Vocals

Sanjay Kumar - Guitar

Nate Bigelow - Drums

Album Credits:

All songs written and performed by Inferi
Bass performed by Malcolm Pugh
Orchestration and synth arrangements by Malcolm Pugh

Mixed and mastered by Mike Low
Drums engineered by Mike Low at Top Track Studios
Additional engineering by Erik Johnson
Guitar reamping by Phil Pluskota

Cover Artist: Helge C. Balzer

Album formats:

Digital

CD

Vinyl

Pre-orders: https://ffm.to/inferi

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SCHATTENMANN Unleash Music Video For New Single "Kamikaze" From Upcoming Album Endgegner Out on March 13, 2026 via PERCEPTION

SCHATTENMANN strike back with the release of the official music video for their new single "Kamikaze". The track is taken from the upcoming studio album Endgegner, set for release on March 13 via PERCEPTION - A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music! Sonically aggressive yet emotionally uplifting, the band once again proves they are not here to play it safe.

“Instead of destruction, this is about joy, energy, and freedom,” says vocalist Frank Herzig. “’Kamikaze’ translates to ‘divine wind.’ Our song captures the feeling of being carried by the moment, uplifted, full of energy, enjoying every second to the fullest while leaving all rules and conventions behind.”

Driven by pounding rhythms, sharp-edged guitars, and an instantly infectious chorus, "Kamikaze" shows SCHATTENMANN at their most explosive and lifeaffirming. Herzig adds: “It’s a positive, high-energy metal track where the ‘divine wind’ carries you, turning risk into euphoria. It’s about living the moment to the max. KAMIKAZE MODE ON!”

Stream / Download "Kamikaze": https://schattenmann.rpm.link/kamikazePR
 

Watch The official video Below:

The song signals a decisive next step for the band and sets the tone for a new chapter in their musical journey. With Endgegner [German for “Final Boss”], SCHATTENMANN present themselves sharper and more focused than ever.

Produced by Henning Verlage, the album represents a clear cut and a deliberate evolution of the band’s sound. Following four studio albums and their first Top 10 chart entry with “Día de Muertos”, SCHATTENMANN continue to prove that change and progression remain at the core of their identity. Heavier, more aggressive, and unapologetically metal, Endgegner sees the band reborn in steel and fire, poised to claim their place in today’s heavy music landscape!

Pre-order Endgegner at this location: https://schattenmann.rpm.link/endgegnerPR

About SCHATTENMANN
Founded in 2016, Nuremberg-based band SCHATTENMANN have entered the metal world by storm! Pinnacling with their top 10 album “Día de muertos” in 2023, the quartet - singer Frank Herzig, guitarist Jan Shook, bass player Luke Shook & drummer Rorschach - paved their way with impactful songwriting but also with energising live shows. A thrilling combination which has resonated with a wide range of range (mostly) European metalheads so far. Sheer metal and continuous touring are the keys of why SCHATTENMANN have become one of the leading German ambassadors in the hard ‘n’ heavy universe within less than 10 years.
 

SCHATTENMANN are:
Frank Herzig | vocals
Jan Shook | guitars
Luke Shook | bass
Rorschach | drum

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SABATON — THE TOUR TO END ALL TOURS, CONCERT FILM AVAILABLE ON VIDEO STREAMING SERVICES

SABATON are excited to announce that their explosive concert film "Sabaton – The Tour To End All Tours" has officially landed on Amazon Prime Video,Apple TV, and YouTube in a wide range of territories.

This means fans can now experience The Tour To End All Tours — which travelled across Europe in 2023 and hit cinemas worldwide in 2024 — from the comfort of their sofas, bringing the SABATON energy straight into their living rooms. 

ABOUT "SABATON — THE TOUR TO END ALL TOURS":

"Sabaton – The Tour To End All Tours" means a great deal to the band. This show was recorded at a completely sold-out Ziggo Dome in 2023 in Amsterdam, where thousands of fans came together to share an unforgettable night.  For those who know SABATON's story, this concert carried special significance. When they first played in the Netherlands six years after they formed, it was in front of a handful of people. Looking back at that moment and comparing it to the packed arena of Amsterdam's Ziggo Dome is truly mind-blowing.

For more detailed information on this project, visit here.

NEW LEGENDS ALBUM:
On October 17, 2025, SABATON entered an exciting new chapter with the release of their eleventh studio album Legends.

Legends marks a bold evolution in SABATON's storytelling, as they plunge headfirst into the heart of some of history's most formidable and enigmatic figures, including the Knights Templar, Genghis Khan, Lü Bu, Julius Caesar, Napoleon, Joan of Arc, Vlad The Impaler, Hannibal, Miyamoto Musashi, Senusret III and Gustavus Adolphus.

Listen to Legends here or get your hands on a physical copy of the album here. 

ABOUT SABATON:
In the more than two decades since their launch, Swedish metallers, SABATON, have achieved quadruple-platinum sales, headlined major festivals and sold-out arena concerts across the globe, and earned a legion of loyal fans by carving out a reputation as one of the hardest working bands in rock. SABATON combine standout stage design and production with epic concept albums, linking real-life historical war events with classic kick-ass metal. To date, the band has released ten studio albums, amassed six Gold, two Platinum, and one four-times-Platinum awards, seen eight of its albums score Top 10 international chart status, and six claim the Top 5. The band has earned eight Metal Hammer/Golden Gods Awards nominations, taking home the award for "Breakthrough Artist" in 2011 and "Best Live Band" in three different years, and a Grammis nomination (Swedish equivalent to the U.S. GRAMMY) as Best Heavy Metal Band. SABATON has also accumulated more than two billion streams across all streaming platforms.

NITE Selected by Bandcamp for Heavy Music Club

Since 2018, NITE have proudly carried the torch for Bay Area metal. But the San Francisco natives are catching fire behind their white-hot new album. Cult of the Serpent Sun was named one of the best albums of 2025 by Decibel, New Noise, Invisible Oranges and other major publications, as well as Nate Garrett from Spirit Adrift. Now, as they prepare to ignite Inferno Festival, the blackened heavy metal band are celebrating the one-year anniversary of their latest critically-acclaimed LP with Bandcamp.

Today, NITE are thrilled to announce that Cult of the Serpent Sun was selected as February’s record of the month by Bandcamp’s heavy metal club. Curated by veteran metal writer J. Bennett, The Hard Stuff spotlights notable releases from across the world of heavy music.

"As 2026 gets underway, we here at The Hard Stuff would like to spotlight one more of our personal favorites from last year”, Bennett says. “Cult of the Serpent Sun sees the San Francisco-based NITE sharpening their melodic brand of blackened heavy metal into something undeniable. They’ve taken the strongest elements of their two previous records and distilled them into an all-killer, no-filler collection of songs steeped in traditional heavy metal, black metal and rock ‘n’ roll. Don’t blow it!”

“We are excited to be featured on this month's The Hard Stuff”, NITE vocalist and guitarist Van Labrakis says. “We are very proud of what we did in Cult of the Serpent Sun. It's a solid heavy metal album. We are glad that more people will discover it through this feature”.

Subscribers to The Hard Stuff receive a high-quality digital download of Cult of the Serpent Sun, plus an exclusive interview with NITE and a subscribers-only listening party where they can chat with the band.  

Subscribe

https://bandcamp.com/club/the-hard-stuff

Cult of the Serpent Sun is available now on  Season of Mist.  

Order & Stream
https://orcd.co/nitecultoftheserpentsun

NITE's classic weaponry shows no signs of rust on their third album. "The Last Blade" draws first blood amidst an acoustic flurry before thrusting onto the offensive. "The aim here is not to replicate that era but to explore and evolve," Labrakis told Decibel when asked about the band's influences. Cult of the Serpent Sun honors the trailblazing spirits of old by honing what separates this band's particular alchemy from mere imitation brew. "The Mystic" expands their sonic palette, featuring a slow-burning bass line that stretches time and space into a hypnotic portal. With its whirling and enchanted melody, "Tarmut" glimmers like a desert mirage.

"We play a traditional style of heavy metal, but the blackened element takes us in a different direction," Labrakis says. His road-hardened voice stands resolute in "Carry On," denouncing the perils of war. "Dream on and find who you are," he beckons on the album's triumphant closer "Winds of Sokar."    

On Cult of the Serpent Sun, NITE guards the altar of blackened heavy metal with sharpened blades and axes raised.  

Lineup:
Van Labrakis: Guitar / Vocals
Scott Hoffman: Guitar
Avinash Mittur: Bass
Patrick Crawford: Drums

Recording studio
210 Studios San Francisco and The Hoagie Container

Production credits
Recorded by Van Labrakis
Produced by Van Labrakis and Nite
Mixed and mastered by Van Labrakis at 210 Studios San Francisco

Cover artist
Adam Vick

Available formats
Digital download
CD Digipack
12" Vinyl Gatefold (Black)
12" Vinyl Gatefold (Red with black splatters)
12" Vinyl Gatefold (Red and black marbled)

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

Follow NITE
​​​Apple Music: ​​https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nite/1499573755
Bandcamp: https://nitemetal.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nitemetal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nitemetal
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6MjCnAA9RF0vy3j6QYyLG0
Twitter: https://twitter.com/nitemetal
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCo7-UhuJNohvsMB2DP05LAQ

Funeral Release Lyric Video for “Three Dead Men”

As their latest album, Gospel of Bones, continues to resonate, today, FUNERAL are sharing a new lyric video for “Three Dead Men”. This song is an autobiographical reflection by drummer and composer Anders Eek on the loss of three close friends within a seven year period, including former Funeral members Einar Fredriksen and Christian Loos.

Watch the video for "Three Dead Men” below:

Gospel of Bones is out now via Season of Mist.

Order & Stream: https://orcd.co/funeralgospelofbones

The vocals on “Three Dead Men” are performed by guest vocalist Espen Ingierd of Beyond Dawn, whose restrained and human delivery contrasts with the operatic approach heard elsewhere onGospel of Bones. The song’s slow tempos and dense arrangements favor atmosphere and emotional gravity over excess. It addresses grief as a lasting condition rather than a closed chapter, aligning closely with the album’s broader focus on lived experience, endurance and emotional aftermath.

The new video for “Three Dead Men” uses symbolic imagery centered on movement, stillness and isolated physical gestures to convey memory, absence and vulnerability. Rather than offering narrative resolution, its closing moments suggest continuation, with emotional weight remaining present as life moves forward.

Roughly 20 tracks were composed throughout the Covid pandemic(9 of whom made it to the studio), and yet again recorded and mixed at Toproom Studio, by Børge Finstad.

Violinist Øyvind Rauset, from the cult Norwegian folk-rock band FOLQUE, is performing on 2 tracks as a guest musician, as well as Espen Ingierd, with his very distinct singing-style in the vein of John Lennon, Michael Gira (SWANS)etc from cult doom/death band BEYOND DAWN singing on 2 tracks.

The album also contains an instrumental cover song , written by Kjetil Selvik, and is a melancholic piece only consisting of harding fiddle and church organ.

The lyrical content of the album is an autobiography of life’s mishaps of drummer/composer  A. Eek, and deals with real darkness, misery, pain and loss.  A Gospel of Bones.

Line-up:
Anders Eek - Drums
Eirik Krokfjord - Vocals
Ingvild Johannesen - Violin
Rune Gandrud - Bass
Stian Kråbøl - Guitars
Morten Søbyskogen - Guitars

Recording Studio:
Toproom Studio & Studio 42

Production Credits:
Produced by Børge Finstad
Sound Engineered by Anders Langberg
Mixed & Mastered at Toproom Studio by Børge Finstad

Guest Musicians:
Øyvind Rauset
Espen Ingjerd
Vilde Kråbøl
Anders Langberg

Cover Art:
Tristan Diaz Bastie

Photography:
Guilherme Henriques

Order & Stream: https://orcd.co/funeralgospelofbones

Follow Funeral:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/funeralnorway/
Instagram: https://instagram.com/funeralnorway
Bandcamp: https://funeraldoom.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0q3guqlmd8oVaz5v2Fqy3q
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/funeral/208973684
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/194130
TIDAL: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/23777