SEPULTURA - Farewell Release The Cloud of Unknowing EP Is Out Now!

As the curtain falls on an extraordinary career spanning more than four decades, SEPULTURA are preparing to close their final chapter at the end of this year. With over 40 years of band history, 14 gold records, and performances across more than 80 countries, SEPULTURA stand as Brazil’s uncompromising emissary to the global stage and one of today’s most influential metal bands. 

Currently bringing their pioneering sound to audiences worldwide on the 'Celebrating Life Through Death' farewell tour, the question has arisen: how should SEPULTURA mark the end of such a monumental journey? The answer came naturally: By capturing a final creative moment and preserving it for posterity. 

SEPULTURA have released their final recorded music, The Cloud of Unknowing EP, available via Nuclear Blast Records.

Vocalist Derrick Green stated about the album's focus track 'All Souls Rising':

“The core idea for the track was inspired by a book by Madison Smartt Bell about the slave rebellion in 1780's Haiti. On a broader level, it speaks to what’s happening in society today - how much can be changed when we come together beyond race, religion, and politics. It’s also about the changes we can make within ourselves.” 

Order The Cloud of Unknowing EP: https://sepultura.bfan.link/cloud-unknowing

The Cloud of Unknowing EP is one of SEPULTURA’s most diverse and emotionally resonant releases. Across four tracks, the EP serves as a bittersweet farewell, showcasing the full spectrum of the band’s creativity, reflecting both the ferocity and depth that have defined SEPULTURA’s legacy. 

Don't miss the opportunity to see SEPULTURA on their final ever tour! The dates are as follows:

SEPULTURA - CELEBRATING LIFE THROUGH DEATH
 

29. Apr - USA - Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont Theater
01. May - CAN - Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
02. May - CAN - London, ON @ London Music Hall
04. May - USA - Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
05. May - USA - Louisville, KY @Old Forester's Paristown Hall
06. May - USA - Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
07. May - USA - Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
08. May - USA - New Orleans, LA @ The Civic Theatre
10. May - USA - Welcome To Rockville, FL
11. May - USA - Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
12. May - USA - Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall
13. May - USA - Reading, PA @ Reverb
15. May - Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre
16. May - USA - Sonic Temple Festival, OH
17. May - USA - Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
19. May - USA - Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
21. May - USA - Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theatre
22. May - USA - Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
23. May - USA - Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club
25. May - USA - Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues
26. May - USA - San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
28. May - USA - Berkeley, CA @ The US Theatre
29. May - USA - Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern

SEPULTURA are:
Derrick Green - vocals
Andreas Kisser - guitars
Paulo Jr. - bass
Greyson Nekrutman - drums

Remember The Monsters New Album “War of Attrition” Out Now! ​

Genre-blending modern rock band Remember The Monsters have released their new album War of Attrition, today! 

Produced by acclaimed hitmaker Matt Good (Asking Alexandria, Hollywood Undead, Ice Nine Kills, TX2), the 10-track album delivers a relentless mix of emotional intensity, cinematic atmosphere, and explosive modern rock energy. The record features a blend of previously released fan favorites alongside brand new material.

The album can be found HERE

Remember the Monsters is a genre-blending modern rock band known for cinematic soundscapes, emotional intensity, and hard-hitting anthems. Since their 2016 debut, the bands founder Ashten Banks has evolved the group through lineup changes and creative reinvention, most recently joining forces with vocalistAndrew de Neef (Actual Villains , Close to Home) and legendary drummer Elias Mallin, studio & touring drummer with acts like Filter, Noah Cyrus, Kesha & more.

Collaborating with producer Matt Good (Asking Alexandria, Hollywood Undead), the band has released standout covers, and originals including “Mercy” (ft. Nerv), “Haunted” (ft. From First To Last ), and“Hostage” (ft. Paul Bartolome ).

Nearing the end of 2025 the band released two of their most dynamic songs to date. “SYSTEM OVERRIDE”featuring Jay Gordon from the band Orgy, followed by their most aggressive and intense single & music video to date “INFECTED” co-written with former Asking Alexandria guitarist Ben Bruce.

Remember The Monsters are:

Ashten Banks - Lead Guitarist, Vocals, Songwriter 

Andrew De Neef - Lead Singer 

Dominic Ruiz - Rhythm Guitarist 

Elias Mallin - Drums

Sean Mott - Bassist

SONGS ABOUT US, JASON ALDEAN’S 12th STUDIO ALBUM FEATURING HIS 31st #1 SINGLE, OUT TODAY

Grammy-nominated entertainer Jason Aldean’s latest album, Songs About Us, is officially available everywhere today here on BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville. Already earning praise as his “best album in a decade” (Entertainment Focus), Songs About Us features Aldean’s 31st career number one single, “How Far Does A Goodbye Go,” his current single, “Don’t Tell On Me,” and several duets, including the title track “Songs About Us” featuring Luke Bryan ahead of Aldean and Bryan’s stadium co-headlining date tomorrow (4/25) at UGA’s Sanford Stadium. The concert marks a historic return for Aldean, a lifelong UGA fan, who 13 years ago became the first-ever, and to date only, artist to headline the venue.

Aldean recently sat down with Billboard’s Chart History to discuss behind the scenes stories throughout his career and catalogue of hits and shared the inspiration behind the album with The Tennessean, sharing “"I want to go out and make music, make records and go tour as long as I can.” 

Having cemented his status as one of the format’s most consistent hitmakers, ACM Artist of the Decade Aldean’s latest studio album Songs About Us follow’s Aldean’s career-spanning collection 30 Number One Hits, which debuted last year at No. 4 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart — marking Aldean’s 13th Top 10 country album in 20 years.  Following his 2026 Full Throttle World Tour, which featured his first headlining run in New Zealand and his highly-anticipated return to Australia for the first time in over a decade, Aldean also announced his Songs About Us Tour which will kick off this July (full dates below). Tickets are available here. 

SONGS ABOUT US 2026 TOUR DATES:
Thu July 16 – Bangor, ME – Maine Savings Amphitheater^
Fri July 17 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center^
Sat July 18 – Bethel, NY – Bethel Woods Center for the Arts^
Thu July 23 – Wichita, KS – INTRUST Bank Arena^
Fri July 24 – Oklahoma City, OK – Paycom Center^
Sat July 25 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater^
Thu July 30 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater^
Fri July 31 – Nampa, ID – Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater^
Fri Aug 14 – Wheatland, CA – Toyota Amphitheatre^
Sat Aug 15 – Fresno, CA – Save Mart Center at Fresno State^
Sat Aug 22 – Cincinnati, OH – Riverbend Music Center#%
Thu Aug 27 – Bossier City, LA – Brookshire Grocery Arena^
Fri Aug 28 – Brandon, MS – Brandon Amphitheater^
Sat Aug 29 – Orange Beach, AL – The Wharf Amphitheater^
Thu Sep 10 – Virginia Beach, VA – Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach^
Fri Sep 11 – Wantagh, NY – Northwell at Jones Beach Theater^
Sat Sep 12 – Hartford, CT – The Meadows Music Theatre^
Thu Sep 17 – Hamilton, ON – TD Coliseum^
Fri Sep 18 – Syracuse, NY – Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview^
Sat Sep 19 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion^
Fri Sep 25 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion^
Sat Sep 26 – Gilford, NH – BankNH Pavilion^
^ with Chase Matthew, Mackenzie Carpenter and Dee Jay Silver
# with Chase Matthew and Dee Jay Silver
% with Elizabeth Nichols

Modesty Blaise releases "Melancholia - Remaster" 25th Anniversary Edition on April 24th

Bristol-based indiepop collective Modesty Blaise presents the remastered 25th Anniversary edition of their seminal album "Melancholia", released via From Lo-Fi to Disco!  Breathing new life into this cult-classic, its new polished, high-fidelity presence demands a place in the modern pop canon.

Featuring newly-restored audio, many outtakes from the original sessions and updated artwork in a fantastic new 3 Disc version, this release reflects on the album’s legacy and continued resonance. The 2026 remaster has been completed with a light-touch approach, focused on clarity and depth rather than reinvention. Greater dynamic range and enhanced detail bring new presence to the recording, revealing subtle textures and spatial nuance while preserving the character of the original mix.

Originally on CD and vinyl, "Melancholia" remains a quietly influential work more than two decades after its release — defined by emotional precision, sonic restraint, and a timeless sense of atmosphere.
At that time, the band was made up of Jonny Collins, David W Brown, Gregory Jones, Clem Courtney and Julien Clapperton.

Formed in 1993 by Jonny Collins, Modesty Blaise recorded their debut single 'Christina Terrace' with Edwyn Collins at the helm, leading to immediate success with a live appearance on ITV and inclusion among many end-of-year top music rankings. Other highlights include supporting Robbie Williams at London's O2 Arena, inclusion in a Rough Trade compilation, an ITV company documentary on Jonny Collins, and a BBC Radio session involving seventeen people.

“For quite a while, people have been asking us why our biggest album wasn’t available to stream. We decided that, if we were going to do it, we’d do it properly. The remastering process was really interesting. The point was to reveal extra detail within the songs," says Jonny Collins.

"We already knew it was dense, it’s been a longstanding thing within MB that, not only do we throw the kitchen sink in, we break in next door, rip out their sink and throw that in too. But modern mastering has brought more clarity; we’re really happy with it".

Gregory Jones adds, “The goal wasn’t to change the music - only to let it breathe the way it was always meant to.”

Earlier, the band released the remastered version of "Carol Mountain" and "The Little Things You Do", a lost masterpiece of baroque-pop with lush, orchestral depth, originally intended for its aborted 7-inch release. The respective videos were filmed in New York and Germany during the band's respective Melancholia tours so many years ago.

On April 24th, the "Melancholia - Remaster" album is available across digital platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music.

CREDITS
Written by Jonny Collins
Mixed & produced by Jonny Collins
Remastering at White House Studio by original engineer Martin Nichols 
Jonny Collins - vocals & guitar
David W Brown - bass guitar
Gregory Jones - guitar & vocals
Clem Courtney - organ &vocals
Julien Clapperton - drums & cymbals

Video created by Jonny Collins

Germany tour footage filmed by Bernd Kabs

Cover artwork by Gregory Jones
Released via From Lo-Fi to Disco!

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HOKKA - UNLEASH DEBUT ALBUM "VIA MISERIA IV" TODAY

A new force in modern rock has arrived.

HOKKA today release their highly anticipated debut album, Via Miseria IV  via Nuclear Blast Records.
To celebrate the release, the band have also unveiled the official video for the album’s haunting title track, 'Via Miseria.'

Forged from the meeting of two towering creative forces in Finnish rock, HOKKA unites Joel Hokka, former frontman of the internationally acclaimed nu metal phenomenon Blind Channel, with Pauli Rantasalmi, the iconic guitarist and songwriter behind The Rasmus, whose influence has helped shape Nordic rock for almost three decades.

Completing the line-up is the formidable young drummer Jimi Aslak, bringing a fresh intensity and dynamic edge to the band’s cinematic, emotionally charged sound.

With Via Miseria IV, HOKKA step boldly into dark and deeply human territory — an album that explores vengeance, love, grief, and the fragile beauty born from pain. Rich in atmosphere and driven by soaring melodies, crushing riffs, and raw emotion, the record journeys into the heart’s most shadowed corners.

Each track unfolds like a bloody rose in bloom: beautiful, aching, and edged with the thorns of loss.

At the emotional core of the album lies the defining line:
“I found a beauty in the pain.”

That lyric serves as the spiritual centrepiece of Via Miseria IV — a powerful statement of resilience and emotional truth. Here, suffering is transformed into something transcendent, and vengeance becomes less about destruction and more about revelation.

Alongside today’s album release, HOKKA have shared the breathtaking official video for “Via Miseria,” a visually striking and cinematic piece that perfectly captures the album’s themes of darkness, longing, and redemption.

Watch the video for 'Via Miseria' Below: 

Listen to the album Via Miseria IV:  
https://hokka.bfan.link/via-miseria-iv

Frontman Joel Hokka comments: “From the depths of hell to a new beginning: Via Miseria IV, our debut album, is finally here. It may sound like a cliché, but it’s true when I say we poured our hearts into this piece of art. From trauma to heartbreak, from the highest highs to the lowest lows. Welcome to Via Miseria, where you never walk alone.”

Via Miseria IV comes in following formats:
CD jewel case with 20-page poster booklet
1 LP red vinyl
1 LP red/black splatter

In addition, HOKKA has just announced their first live shows for 2026 giving fans the opportunity to experience the power and storytelling of the warrior and sensai saga on stage for the first time.

The first club show:
07.05.26  FI  Helsinki - Tavastia

Confirmed festival shows:
12.-13.06.26   FI  Lahti - Kesämössö
27.06.26         FI  Helsinki - Tuska
03.-05.07.26   FI  Turku - Ruisrock
04.07.26         FI Tampere - Tuhdimmat Tahdit
17.-19.07.26    FI  Joensuu - Ilosaarirock
23.-25.07.26    FI  Kuopio - Kuopiorock
25.07.26          FI  Oulu - QStock
14.-16.08.26    CH Cudrefin - Rock The Lakes

line up:
Joel Hokka - voc
Pauli Rantasalmi - guitar
Sampo Sundström - guitar
Jimi Aslak - drums

Rock Legend JOHN CORABI Releases Debut Solo Album 'New Day' — Out Now via Frontiers Music Srl

Today, rock icon JOHN CORABI is proud to release his long-awaited solo debut, 'New Day,' out now via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the release, JOHN also shares his new single "1969," alongside an official music video.

On the new track "1969," JOHN comments:

"'1969' is a great song inspired by the current situations in America, which made me think of another turbulent time in the 60’s-70’s…The riff throughout is compliments of Stevie D (from Buckcherry) and inspired by one of my favorite bands Creedence Clearwater Revival." 

Watch the Official Music Video for "1969" Below:

‘New Day’ marks JOHN CORABI’s first full-length solo album of original material. Recorded in Nashville during the summer of 2025 and produced by multi-platinum songwriter and producer Marti Frederiksen (Aerosmith, Ozzy Osbourne, Buckcherry), the album fuses classic ’70s rock, soul, and blues influences into a sound that feels both timeless and deeply personal.

The record features the previously released singles “Così Bella (So Beautiful)” (2021) and “Your Own Worst Enemy” (2022), now presented as part of a rich collection of tracks that spotlight his commanding vocals, heartfelt lyrics, and masterful songwriting. Throughout the album, CORABI is joined by Marti Frederiksen, who adds backing vocals, guitars, piano, and percussion; Evan Frederiksen on drums, bass, B3 organ, electric guitar, mandolin, and programming; Richard Fortus (Guns N’ Roses) on lead guitar; Paul Taylor (Winger, Steve Perry) contributing piano, organ, and clavinet, as well as Charlie Starr (Blackberry Smoke) offering guitar solos. Together, they create an organic, instrument-driven sound built on real performances, melodic interplay, and soulful energy.

More than just a solo debut, ‘New Day’ serves as CORABI’s personal testament to rock’s enduring spirit—an exploration of melody, soul, and authenticity, played with passion and conviction at every turn.

JOHN shares:

"I’m very excited for everybody to hear this new collection of songs! I wanted to put together an album of eclectic, organic songs that are reminiscent of the music I grew up listening to, and I truly believe the mission was accomplished! This is a 60’s-70’s sounding classic rock and roll record…Turn it up, and enjoy!!!"

Order 'New Day' HERE

Enter Shikari Share Official Music Video For “Find Out The Hard Way…”

Enter Shikari have released the official music video for “Find Out The Hard Way…,” the central track from their recently surprise-released album Lose Your Self, out now via SO Recordings. The video arrives days after the band dropped the album in full without prior announcement, placing the entire record directly into fans' hands as a full body of work instead of the standard approach of introducing an album gradually, piece by piece. Watch the official music video for "Find Out The Hard Way..." Below and stream Lose Your Self in full HERE

The release lands at a moment when Enter Shikari’s trajectory has never been steeper. Their seventh record, A Kiss For The Whole World, gave them their first UK Official Albums Chart No.1 in 2023, completing a run of seven consecutive top five debuts. The subsequent arena tour included a landmark first headline performance at London’s Wembley Arena, later documented on the live album and film Live From Wembley.

This November, the band return to arenas across the UK and Europe for their most ambitious run to date, including two nights at London’s Alexandra Palace alongside major headline shows in cities including Glasgow, Manchester, and Düsseldorf.

That momentum has been matched by a continued commitment to the grassroots touring network that shaped them. Enter Shikari were the first artist to implement a £1-per-ticket donation to the Music Venue Trust across their UK arena tour dates, supporting venues under threat and paving the way for artists including Coldplay and Sam Fender to follow suit.

Now over 3,000 shows into their career, the band’s live reputation continues to translate globally, with headline tours, major festival slots, and a steadily growing audience. The band return to North America this June for a headline run across the East Coast, followed by a second run across the West Coast beginning September 25. Tickets available at entershikari.com.

Enter Shikari

Lose Yourself Tour

North America Tour Dates

East Coast Run

June 10 – Paradise Rock Club, Boston, MA

June 12 – Irving Plaza, New York, NY

June 13 – Theatre Of The Living Arts, Philadelphia, PA

June 14 - Vans Warped Tour, Washington D.C.

June 16 – The Basement East, Nashville, TN

June 17 – Hi-Fi Annex, Indianapolis, IN

June 18 – Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL

June 19 - Summerfest, Milwaukee, WI

June 20 – Amsterdam Music Hall, Minneapolis, MN

June 22 – The Pyramid Scheme, Grand Rapids, MI

June 23 – Phoenix Concert Theatre, Toronto, ON

West Coast Run

September 25 – Emo’s, Austin, TX

September 26 – Granada Theater, Dallas, TX

September 28 – Gothic Theatre, Denver, CO

September 30 – Palace Theatre, Calgary, AB

October 1 – Revelry, Kelowna, BC

October 2 – The Pearl, Vancouver, BC

October 3 – Hawthorne Theatre, Portland, OR

October 4 – Neptune Theatre, Seattle, WA

October 6 – The Independent, San Francisco, CA

October 8 – The Music Box, San Diego, CA

October 9 – Nile Theater, Phoenix, AZ

October 10 – Pacific Electric, Los Angeles, CA

ANGUS MCSIX & ORDEN OGAN Join VICTORIUS For Explosive New Lyric Video From New Album World War Dinosaur Out Now On PERCEPTION!

German power metal force VICTORIUS celebrate the release of their brand-new album World War Dinosaur, out now via PERCEPTION - A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. Marking the occasion, the band also unveils a lyric video for the album’s explosive title track, featuring special guest appearances by ANGUS MCSIX and ORDEN OGAN!

“It’s the most epic and hymn-like album we’ve ever written," the band comments."100% Victorius, but bigger, tighter, and more intense. We’ve never worked this hard on an album before. ‘Only more is more’ and this time, we went all in!”

Watch the new lyric video for “World War Dinosaur”, featuring ANGUS MCSIX and ORDEN OGAN, now streaming below:

Packed with massive hooks, pounding rhythms, and VICTORIUS’ signature blend of tongue-in-cheek storytelling and thunderous power metal energy, World War Dinosaur dives deep into the band’s outrageous dinosaur battle universe. Across twelve new tracks, forged in cosmic steel and driven by pure imagination, the album pushes their sound to new cinematic heights.

Explosive power metal collides with a full-scale dinosaur war, delivering a blazing mix of riffs, melody, and towering intensity. Louder, bigger, and more powerful than ever, the record captures VICTORIUS at their peak, where ninjas, dinosaurs, and pure metal glory unite!

Order World War Dinosaur now at: https://victorius.rpm.link/wwdPR

VICTORIUS aren’t a retro show, but a nostalgic leap into the future. For everyone who still feels the fire of those old days, when heroes were immortal, adventures limitless, and imagination knew no bounds.

VICTORIUS are:
David Baßin - Vocals
Dirk Scharsich - Guitar
Florian Zack - Guitar
Andreas Dockhorn - Bass
Frank Koppe - Drums

For More Info Visit:
https://www.victoriusmetal.net
https://www.facebook.com/victoriusmetal
https://www.instagram.com/victorius_metal
https://bio.to/victorius
VICTORIUS on Tour: https://www.victoriusmetal.net/live/

LUNGBURNER Releases New Video "Adamu," Dogma Out Now!

Atlanta heavy music collective LUNGBURNER have released their new video for “Adamu” alongside their third full-length album Dogma, available now through Terminus Hate City Records HERE. 

Written throughout 2025 and recorded, produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered entirely by the band, Dogma marks a significant step forward in LUNGBURNER’s evolution. Across seven tracks and just over forty minutes, the album expands their sound by blending southern sludge weight with progressive composition, atmospheric electronics, and shifting melodic structures.

Conceptually, Dogma explores the psychological and spiritual consequences of entrenched belief systems. Drawing from mythology, philosophy, and personal reflection, the album examines how inherited ideas surrounding religion, culture, and identity shape human behavior and perception. Each track presents a different perspective, forming a continuous narrative that moves through awakening, rebellion, struggle, and eventual balance.

The album opens with “Adamu,” now accompanied by a new video. The track begins with tribal percussion samples and a call to the fallen angel Lucifer before unfolding into a driving riff anchored by deep bass and aggressive vocals. Referencing the Babylonian concept of the first man, “Adamu” centers on humanity’s emergence into self awareness and the uneasy realization of one’s place within larger systems of belief and structure. The video reflects these themes through stark and symbolic imagery.

With Dogma, LUNGBURNER deliver their most cohesive and ambitious work to date, pushing beyond genre boundaries while maintaining a focused conceptual vision.

LUNGBURNER has performed widely across the southeastern United States, appearing at festivals such as Tampa Doom & Gloom Fest, Gravitoid Heavy Music Doomfest, Seismic Fest, ATL Doom Fest, Stoned Riff Revival, and AthFest, while also touring the region in 2025 on the Fall Into Darkness Tour with FALSE GODS. Additional highlights include opening for BARONESS at their Atlanta New Year's Eve 2025 performance and headlining Doomed and Stoned Fest in Asheville, North Carolina.

Outside of music, all members work professionally in various engineering fields, and none of them originally came from traditional doom or stoner rock backgrounds. Their approach to the genre grew organically from a shared appreciation for heavy music and experimentation, which continues to shape the band's evolving sound as they move toward a more progressive direction while maintaining their doom foundation.

LUNGBURNER is:

Jens Anderberg — guitar, lead vocals
Joseph Mills — guitar, backup vocals
Joshua Broughton — bass

CONNECT WITH LUNGBURNER:

Bandcamp: https://lungburner.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lungburneratl
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lungburneratl
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lungburneratl
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0WRBgLDbYMfLSrbb3tjNzK
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/lungburner/1724598173

Thunder's Legendary Album "LIVE" is Back + Available Digitally + On Vinyl for the First Time | OUT NOW

British rock heavyweights THUNDER are back in the spotlight, dusting off their classic 1998 live album and giving it the kind of remaster that makes you wonder how the original ever survived without it. The record landed yesterday as a Deluxe Limited 4LP Gatefold Vinyl, Limited 3CD Digipak, and digital.

The recordings go back to 1997, a time when THUNDER were riding a fresh wave of energy. LIVE captured them in full attack mode, all big riffs, bluesy swagger, and Danny Bowes doing what Danny Bowes does — belting it out like the walls might fall in. Luke Morley's guitar work and songwriting are all over it too, reminding you why the band carved out such a loyal following in the first place. The new re-master sharpens everything up without sanding off the grit that made the album such a favorite among long timers.

THUNDER have been doing this since the late '80s, and they've always had that knack for mixing classic British rock muscle with huge, arms-in-the-air choruses. LIVE shows that side of them perfectly. It's powerful but never cold, polished but still loose enough to feel like you're right there in the room.

The 2025 re-master keeps the spirit intact while giving the whole thing more punch and space. earMUSIC has handled the release, treating it as both a nod to a key chapter in the band's story and a chance for new listeners to get a taste of what THUNDER can do when the amps are cooking.

The band have also dropped a fresh clip of their performance for "Love Walked In" on the earMUSIC YouTube channel today, which you can watch Below.

LIVE (1998) LINEUP:
Daniel Bowes — Lead Vocals
Luke Morley — Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica
Ben Matthews — Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Chris Childs — Bass Guitar, Vocals
Gary "Harry" James — Drums

LungBurner - Dogma - Out Now!

Atlanta, Georgia heavy music collective LUNGBURNER will release their third full length album Dogma on April 17, 2026 through Terminus Hate City Records. Written throughout 2025 and recorded, produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered entirely by the band, Dogma captures LUNGBURNER expanding their sonic identity while deepening the conceptual and emotional scope of their music. Across seven tracks and just over forty minutes, the album blends southern sludge weight with progressive composition, atmospheric electronics, and evolving melodic structures.

Conceptually, Dogma explores the psychological and spiritual consequences of entrenched belief systems. Drawing from mythology, philosophy, and personal reflection, the album examines how inherited ideas about religion, culture, and identity shape human behavior and perception. Each composition approaches the subject from a different perspective, forming a continuous narrative that moves through awakening, rebellion, struggle, and eventual balance.

The album opens with "Adamu", which begins with tribal percussion samples and a call to the fallen angel Lucifer before unfolding into a driving riff anchored by deep bass and aggressive vocal delivery. The title references the Babylonian concept of the first man and frames the song’s exploration of humanity’s emergence into self awareness and the uneasy realization of one’s place within larger systems of belief and structure.

"Rapture" follows with rapid guitar work and heavy rhythmic intensity, incorporating elements of modern metal alongside the band’s established low tuned foundation. The song shifts between melodic passages and driving grooves while examining the moment of personal realization that accompanies a rejection of inherited truths.

"The Sin of Defiance" introduces a more melodic opening before transitioning between hypnotic bass movement and heavy guitar passages. The lyrics draw from experiences of discipline, hierarchy, and survival, reflecting on the tension between obedience and individuality within systems that demand absolute loyalty.

"(Bhajan) The Fall" marks a turning point in the album’s atmosphere. Beginning with the interlude "Bhajan", a piece originally conceived many years earlier, the track introduces synthesizers as a prominent element and slows the pace into a meditative and weighty progression. The composition explores the disorientation that can accompany self realization, where clarity and fear coexist.

"Apostasy" begins with a spoken sample from philosopher Jiddu Krishnamurti addressing the dangers of institutionalized belief. The track channels tightly controlled aggression and rhythmic precision while expanding on the album’s central theme of breaking from inherited doctrine in pursuit of personal truth.

"Misery" continues the album’s exploration of inner conflict with one of its heaviest sonic moments. Featuring guitars tuned to an extremely low register and layered with samples and synthesizer textures, the song reflects on the necessity of confronting illusion and acknowledging reality without compromise.

The album closes with the nine minute composition "Pistus Sophia", which unfolds gradually through evolving melodic passages and ritualistic atmosphere. The title references Sophia from Gnostic tradition, a figure representing wisdom and the balance of spiritual forces. The introduction features a spoken prayer to Lilith performed in Polish by Aleksandra Anderberg, whose visual artwork also provides the cover for Dogma. The track concludes the album by reflecting on the dual nature of spiritual experience and the search for equilibrium between opposing forces.

With its combination of crushing downtuned guitars, atmospheric electronics, and layered thematic content, Dogma presents LUNGBURNER’s most focused and expansive work to date. The album stands as a meditation on belief, individuality, and the human struggle to define truth within systems that often demand unquestioning faith.

LUNGBURNER is:

Jens Anderberg — Guitar, Lead Vocals
Joseph Mills — Guitar, Backing Vocals
Joshua Broughton — Bass

Connect with LUNGBURNER:

Bandcamp: https://lungburner.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lungburneratl
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lungburneratl
Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lungburneratl
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0WRBgLDbYMfLSrbb3tjNzK
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/lungburner/1724598173

From Ashes to New Drop "Forever" Video — WATCH // New Album "Reflections" Out Now

Today, the Lancaster, PA-based quintet shares the video for "Forever." The song weaves contemplative verses with epic and explosive choruses and breakdowns, and it ultimately demonstrates the band's deftness with dynamics.

Watch the video, directed by Orie McGuinness, below.

"'Forever' came together at the very end of the record, almost like it was waiting for everything else to fall into place before it could exist," Brandyberry shares. "There's a sense of finality to it, like standing in the aftermath of something you can't fix, realizing too late where it all went wrong. It paints a picture of how it feels when regret won't let go."

He continues, "We pushed ourselves further than we ever have on this one. We made choices that felt uncomfortable, but that's what helped shape it into something different for us. The goal wasn't to play it safe; it was to evolve and create something that sticks with you. 'Forever' doesn't resolve cleanly…It lingers, and that's exactly what we wanted."

As for the album as a whole, the band explains, "It's not a concept album by design, but there's a common theme running through it — that feeling of being stuck in a kind of purgatory, where you can almost see something better ahead of you, but there's always something dragging you back down."

It is also a moment for From Ashes to New, but not simply a moment in time. The band finishes, "This record is a reflection of who we were while making it, but even more than that, it's a statement of who we're becoming. Every song helped shape a sound that feels honest to where we're headed, not where we've been. We didn't hold anything back, and you can hear that in every moment."

The 12-track REFLECTIONS is the follow-up to 2023's BLACKOUT, which achieved the #1 spot on several iTunes and Spotify Rock and Metal charts across the globe. It was a massive success. Yet, in late 2023, FROM ASHES TO NEW arrived at a creative crossroads. The group wrapped up demos for 16 songs for what was supposed to be their fifth studio album. However, instead of sprinting towards the finish line and completing the record, the band scrapped those demo sessions. The process went against everything the band had ever done before. But largely starting anew —they kept two songs—was liberating. The band collectively knew it had to make something that remained true to their traditional sound yet broadened the tent to capture the ears and focus of a fresh audience. "I wanted to take what we are good at and push it even further," Brandyberry says. "That was the process for this whole record."

As a result, fans can hear a reinvigorated FROM ASHES TO NEW on REFLECTIONS.

In other From Ashes to New news, the single "Drag Me" is Top 10 on Billboard Mainstream Rock chart.

The band returns to the U.S. for a 42-date tour supporting Black Veil Brides, along with TX2, and As December Falls, starting April 25 in Riverside, CA. Tickets are available HERE. From Ashes to New will join Shinedown for a leg of the band's summer tour in July and August, as well. All confirmed FATN tour dates are below.

FROM ASHES TO NEW:
7/27 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East

WITH BLACK VEIL BRIDES:
4/25 — Riverside, CA — Municipal Auditorium
4/26 — Reno, NV — Grand Sierra Resort
4/28 — Seattle, WA — Showbox SoDo
4/30 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Union
5/01 — Denver, CO — Fillmore
5/02 — Omaha, NE — ASTRO
5/04 — Dallas, TX — House of Blues
5/05 — Houston, TX — House of Blues
5/06 — San Antonio, TX — The Aztec
5/08 — Atlanta, GA — Tabernacle
5/11 — Greensboro, NC — Piedmont Hall
5/12 — Norfolk, VA — The Norva
5/14 — Philadelphia, PA — Fillmore
5/15 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE
5/17 — Detroit, MI — The Fillmore
5/19 — Indianapolis, IN — Egyptian Room
5/21 — Minneapolis, MN — The Fillmore
5/22 — Chicago, IL — Ramova Theatre or The Vic
5/23 — Madison, WI — The Sylvee
5/25 — Toronto, ON — History
5/26 — Montreal, QC — M-Telus
5/28 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square
5/29 — Silver Spring, MD — Fillmore
5/30 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium

WITH SHINEDOWN:
7/11 — Mt. Pleasant, MI — Soaring Eagle 
7/15 — Quebec City, QC — Centre Vidéotron
7/18 — Albany, NY — MVP Arena 
7/25 — Knoxville, TN — Food City Center
7/26 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
7/28 – Camdenton, MO – Ozarks Amphitheater
7/30 — Lubbock, TX — United Supermarkets Arena
8/2 — El Paso, TX — UTEP Don Haskins Center
8/4 — Tucson, AZ — Tucson Arena 
8/7 — Las Vegas, NV — Michelob ULTRA Arena
8/10 — Boise, ID — ExtraMile Arena
8/12 — Billings, MT — First Interstate Arena at MetraPark
8/14 — Spokane, WA — Numerica Veterans Arena
8/15 — Vancouver, BC — PNE Pacific Coliseum
8/17 — Edmonton, AB — Rogers Place
8/20 — Fargo, ND — Fargodome
8/23 — Springfield, IL — Illinois State Fair
10/23 — Miramar Beach, FL — Shinedown's Lunatic Ball Beach Weekend 2026

FESTIVALS:
9/17 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life Festival

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Midwinter Release New Album 'A Love I Hope Will Haunt Me Forever' And "Moonveil" Official Video via Papercut Recordings

Atmospheric metalcore quintet Midwinter have today released their new album, 'A Love I Hope Will Haunt Me Forever' via Papercut Recordings. The full-length is the band's second since their 2025 debut album, 'Is There Anything You Want To Say?' and latest body of work since the release of their 'CHAPTER THREE: STILL HURTS' EP last month. The band has also dropped the official video for "Eager Tides" from the new album watch below , and has previously shared videos for "Champagne" and most recently, "Lying Figures". When asked about 'A Love I Hope Will Haunt Me Forever', Midwinter commented:

"This album came from a really personal place for us. It’s about losing someone you love and trying to make sense of everything that comes after; the doubt, the anger, the quiet moments where it all sinks in. Sonically, we let ourselves experiment and push into heavier, stranger territory, somewhere between progressive metalcore and thall with a specific emphasis on sound design. We wanted the sound of the album to reflect the raw emotion of the lyrics while also maintaining our staple modern sound."

Fans can also see the band hit the stage across the US alongside Unprocessed and Allt (ticket info here). 'A Love I Hope Will Haunt Me Forever' is available now on all streaming platforms , and watch the official "Eager Tides" video Below.

Midwinter Tour Dates with Unprocessed + Allt

04/16 Phoenix, AZ @ The Nile

04/17 Los Angeles, CA @ The Roxy Theatre

04/18 Sacramento, CA @ Harlow's

04/21 Vancouver, BC @ The Pearl

04/22 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

04/24 Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge

04/25 Denver, CO @ Marquis

04/27 Chicago, IL @ Bottom Lounge

04/29 Detroit, MI @ El Club

04/30 Toronto, ON @ The Opera House

05/01 Montreal, QC @ Le Studio TD

05/02 Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall

05/03 New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre

05/05 Washington, DC @ Union Stage

05/06 Carrboro, NC @ Cat's Cradle

05/08 Tampa, FL @ Crowbar

05/09 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell)

05/11 Nashville, TN @ Basement East

05/12 Cincinnati, OH @ Madison Live

05/13 St. Louis, MO @ Off Broadway

05/15 Indianapolis, IN @ Hi-Fi

05/16 Pittsburgh, PA @ Spirit Hall

ABOUT MIDWINTER

Midwinter carves beauty from chaos with their emotionally charged brand of progressive metalcore. Blending punishing thall-infused riffs, lush ambient layers, and introspective lyrics, the Cleveland, Ohio based five-piece explores themes of loss, identity, and healing. Their sound design is immersive and intentional—layered with glitchy textures, dissonant melodies, and experimental production techniques that push genre boundaries and elevate every emotional peak and breakdown.

Midwinter is:

Zac D'Urso

Billy Toth

Kody Archer

Max Underwood

Nate Rosenhaus

Enter Shikari Surprise Release New Album 'LOSE YOUR SELF' via SO Recordings

With zero announcements or teasers from the band, Enter Shikari have a surprise release, their brand new album! Lose Your Self (released via So Recordings) spans 12 tracks exploring themes of desolation, futility and complete despair at the state of the world, but with glimmers of hopefulness and optimism threaded throughout. Whilst the likes of major pop stars including Beyoncé, Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber who have famously released albums out of the blue over the years, Enter Shikari have managed to not only release Lose Your Self digitally, but also physically, unlike their predecessors. As of right now (12am BST on Friday, April 10th), this accomplished and ingenious body of work is available to stream and also buy in CD and vinyl format worldwide. Listen Below.

Frontman Rou Reynolds articulates,

"We’re delighted to present LOSE YOUR SELF, and give people the chance to hear a Shikari record like never before - as a cohesive whole. We want people to go on a proper journey with this album, and see where it takes them. 

No lead up, no singles, and no explanation. Forcing the listener to actually listen, without being drip-fed ideas out of context, or spoon-fed explanations. We simply present it all, for the listener to immerse themself in.

Releasing in this way was also a decision to not be distracted by chart races, or accolades and “things”. 

We got the No.1 album on our last record. This is simply about the music being presented in a natural way.

Despite turning out to be one our darkest and heaviest albums to date, it also preaches hope and offers answers. 

Shikari will always offer hope, because without hope there is no action. We’ll just always offer it with a dose of realism.” 

Earlier this year, Enter Shikari announced a UK and EU headline arena tour for November, their biggest yet, a headline run in Australia in May, and two headline runs in North America - the first hitting the East Coast in June, where they will be joined by Boston Manor and Initiate as support, the second hitting the West Coast in September and October with Initiate and main support TBA.

The EU dates kick off on 3rd November at the Sporthalle in Hamburg, and include the band’s biggest ever German headline show, at Düsseldorf’s Mitsubishi Halle, boasting a capacity of 7500! The band will then begin the UK leg of the tour in Nottingham at the Motorpoint Arena on 13th November. Gigs in cities including Cardiff, Hull, Glasgow and Manchester will follow, before ending with not one but two shows at London’s Alexandra Palace on 20th and 21st November! All dates, information and tickets for all live dates can be found here.

Every ticket sold for the band’s UK arena tour dates will include a £1 donation to the Music Venue Trust, supporting grassroots music venues under threat of closure in the UK. Enter Shikari were the first artist to implement the scheme which is one very close to their hearts, with ticket sales from their 2024 arena tour carrying the donation, paving the way for the likes of Sam Fender and Coldplay to follow suit with their own generous donations. 

The highly-anticipated November tour is the band’s first arena tour since their A Kiss For The Whole World tour in 2024, celebrating their album of the same name landing them their first ever UK No.1 album in the Official Charts, where they had previously scored 6 Top 10 albums! The 2024 tour included their raucous debut Wembley Arena show. The four-piece last year released Live At Wembley, the triumphant live show recorded in full available on streaming services, and on a limited run of vinyl available at only four record stores worldwide. You can also watch the full show here, which features footage from the first FPV (first-person view) drone to be flown live at Wembley Arena! 

During their remarkable and celebrated career, Enter Shikari have received several accolades in the form of gongs from NME, Kerrang!, Rock Sound, Heavy Music Awards and more. They have played a whopping 3000+ live shows around the world including three headline arena tours in the UK, supported the likes of The Prodigy and Linkin Park and played festivals such as Glastonbury, Reading & Leeds, Download and Slam Dunk where they also headlined in 2023.

LOSE YOUR SELF arrives at a moment when Enter Shikari's trajectory has never been steeper. Their seventh record, A Kiss For The Whole World, gave them their first UK Official Albums Chart No.1 in 2023, completing a run of seven consecutive top-five debuts. The subsequent arena tour included a landmark first headline performance at London's Wembley Arena, later documented on the live album and film Live From Wembley. This November, the band embark on their biggest UK and European arena tour yet, taking in two nights at London's Alexandra Palace, Glasgow's OVO Hydro, Manchester's Co-op Live, and their first ever German headline arena show. North American headline dates are confirmed for the East Coast in June and the West Coast in September/October, along with performances at Vans Warped Tour in Washington D.C. and Summerfest in Milwaukee, WI.

Renowned worldwide for spectacular, innovative live shows that blur the line between concert and communal release, Enter Shikari have built a reputation as one of the most joyously incendiary bands actively touring today. Their production-led performances, featuring arena-scale laser and lighting rigs, regularly see band members launching themselves into the centre of the crowd. Over 3,000 shows worldwide and counting, with headlining performances at major festivals including Slam Dunk, Reading and Leeds, and Download Pilot alongside three UK arena tours. There are few bands working harder or putting more of themselves into every performance they give.

Enter Shikari's North American headline tour begins June 10 in Boston. Tickets available at entershikari.com.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chronicler Of Ardul Releases Sounds 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 world building 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

UNLEASH NEW ALBUM DESCENT + RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'BEND TOWARDS THE DARK'

New York death metal icons IMMOLATION have unleashed their twelfth studio album, Descent.This monumental release arrives on the eve of the band's North American takeover.

To commemorate their new release, the band has unleashed their latest single, 'Bend Towards The Dark.' The track is a sonic assault, fusing the band’s trademark sound with menacing leads and a barrage of merciless blasts.

Immerse yourself in the darkness. Experience the new visual for 'Bend Towards The Dark' below:

IMMOLATION comments: "We are excited to get one more single out as our new album DESCENT is finally released! "Bend Towards The Dark" is definitely one of the more ambitious tracks of the record.  It has just about every element you would expect from IMMOLATION, but takes things a bit further. It's intense and heavy, yet becomes very epic and almost orchestral at times, really embodying a lot of feeling and emotion throughout. We really look forward to having 'Bend Towards The Dark' out there to ignite the release of DESCENT! We hope everyone enjoys it!"
 
Order Descent:
https://immolation.bfan.link/descent

IMMOLATION are currently trekking across North America for their Spring 2026 run. The tour features the band alongside BEHEMOTH on the massive 'The Godless IV' lineup, joined by DEICIDE and ROTTING CHRIST, with several additional dates interspersed throughout the journey.

04.09.2026  US  Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea's Live **
04.10.2026  US  Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall **
04.11.2026  US  San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center **
04.13.2026  US  Las Vegas, NV @ Fremont Country Club **
04.14.2026  US  San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park ^ ^
04.15.2026  US  San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom ^
04.17.2026  US  Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater ^
04.18.2026  CAN Vancouver, BC @ The Vogue Theatre ^
04.19.2026  US  Seattle, WA @ Showbox Sodo ^
04.21.2026  US  Salt Lake City, UT @ Union Event Center ^
04.22.2026  US  Denver, CO @ The Fillmore ^
04.23.2026  US  Kansas City, MO @ Warehouse On Broadway ~
04.24.2026  US  Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave ^
04.25.2026  US  Chicago, IL @ The Vic Theatre ^
04.26.2026  US  St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant ^
04.27.2026  US Louisville, KY @ Whirling Tiger ~
04.28.2026  US  Norfolk, VA @ The Norva ^
04.30.2026  US  Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore ^
05.01.2026  US  Worcester, MA @ The Palladium ^
05.02.2026  US  New York City, NY @ The Palladium ^
05.03.2026  US  Albany, NY @ Empire Live **
05.04.2026  US  Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo Riverworks ^
05.05.2026  US  McKees Rock, PA @ The Roxian Theatre  ^
05.07.2026  US  Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville *  
05.09.2026  US  Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore ^
05.11.2026. CAN Toronto, ON @ History ^
05.12.2026  CAN Montreal, QC @ L'Olympia ^
05.14.2026  US  Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple Aftershow *
05.15.2026  US  Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl ^
05.16.2026  US  Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade ^
05.18.2026  US  Dallas, TX @ The Bomb Factory ^
05.20.2026  US  Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren ^
05.21.2026  US  Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium ^
05.22.2026  US  Tucson, AZ @ The Rialto Theatre #
05.23.2026  US  El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Theatre $
05.24.2026  US Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater $
05.26.2026  US Little Rock, AR @ The Hall $

^ - The Godless IV 2026 Tour
** - W/ DEICIDE, ROTTING CHRIST
~ - W/ ROTTING CHRIST
# - W/ DECIDE, CATTLE DECAPITATION, BRUJERIA
$ -  W/ DECIDE
* - Festival date

FESTIVAL DATES
07.27-31.2026. RO. Brasov @ Rockstadt Extreme Fest
08.05-08.2026 CZ. Josefov @ Brutal Assault

Descent was captured across two locations: Justin Passamonte tracked guitars, bass, and vocals at Jpass Music, while drums were recorded at Mercinary Studios with Noah Buchanan. The production was a collaborative effort between the band and long-time engineer Zack Ohren, who also handled the mixing and mastering. The result is a muscular, high-fidelity production that captures the band’s most fiery and brooding moments with equal clarity. To call Descent "heavy" or "brutal" is an understatement; this is death metal with a unique, elevated voice that stands entirely alone.

Visually, the band has once again tapped Eliran Kantor to craft a haunting cover masterpiece—a true hallmark of the Immolation aesthetic— complemented by Santiago Jaramillo’s (Triple Seis Design) internal booklet illustrations. With this release, IMMOLATION reinforces their status as one of the most enduring and vital forces in the genre.

IMMOLATION is:
Ross Dolan | Bass/Vocals
Robert Vigna | Guitar
Steve Shalaty | Drums
Alex Bouks | Guitar

UK Progressive Metal Band Rolo Tomassi Release Video For "Tempest"; Select U.S. Dates Announced

UK progressive metal outfit Rolo Tomassi have unveiled a sparse yet striking new video for “Tempest,” a standout track taken from their recently released In The Echoes of All Dreams EP. The EP further expanded Rolo Tomassi’s boundary-pushing sound, weaving together elements of post-hardcore, metal, and ambient experimentation. 

In The Echoes of Dreams is now available on limited edition vinyl, offering fans a collectible physical edition. Get it HERE.

The band says, “We're pleased to share the video for ‘Tempest’ alongside the vinyl release of our EPIn The Echoes Of All Dreams. We can't wait to be back out playing some shows this summer and move forward with this new material, having enjoyed our 20th anniversary celebrations in 2025. Hope to see you at a show!"

The band is also playing a handful of dates in the U.S. this summer:

07/25 - Indianapolis, IN - POST Festival
07/26 - Chicago, IL - Beat Kitchen
07/28 - Pittsburgh, PA - Preserving Underground
07/31 - New York, NY - TV Eye

Since their 2005 inception in Sheffield, Rolo Tomassi have evolved from math-core prodigies into one of the UK’s most vital progressive forces. For over two decades, they have defied the rigid boundaries of heavy music, weaving a tapestry of sound that is as intellectually demanding as it is emotionally resonant. Prior to the recent EP InThe Echoes of All Dreams, the band released the full-length album, Where Myth Becomes Memory, which served as the final part in an unintended trilogy that began with 2015’s Grievances and continued with 2018’s Time Will Die And Love Will Bury It. 

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Out Today From Melechesh - Sentinels of Shamash

With Sentinels of Shamash, MELECHESH enters a ceremonial descent into ancient law, fire, and cosmic vigilance. This EP does not simply revisit mythological themes. It inhabits them. Rooted in the solar authority of Shamash, god of truth and justice in Mesopotamian cosmology, the record burns with the tension between chaos and sacred order, between ruin and restoration, between mortal defiance and divine decree.

From its opening moments, Sentinels of Shamash unfolds like a sacred inscription carved into stone tablets beneath a bronze sun. The riffs arrive not as decoration but as proclamations. Rhythms move with ritual precision, evoking procession, invocation, and judgment. Each composition feels deliberate, architectural, constructed with the gravity of an ancient temple rising from desert sands. The vocals do not merely narrate. They command, intone, and summon, channeling a presence that watches from above with unwavering clarity.

The conceptual axis of the EP rests on vigilance. Shamash was not only a solar deity but the eternal witness, the eye that sees all deeds beneath daylight. In that spirit, the sentinels of the title stand as guardians of cosmic balance, positioned at the threshold where disorder threatens to consume structure. Across the EP, forgotten gods and fallen kings emerge from shadow, their legacies weighed against the scales of divine law. Fire becomes both destroyer and purifier. Judgment becomes both terror and restoration.

MELECHESH has long forged a sound that binds ancient Near Eastern mythology with extreme metal intensity, and here that fusion feels sharpened and distilled. Middle Eastern melodic inflections weave through commanding, down tuned riff architecture. The percussion carries a ritualistic cadence that feels older than the genre itself. The sonic landscape suggests wind across temple ruins, bronze weapons glinting in sunlight, and inscriptions etched in cuneiform that speak of decree and consequence. The band does not modernize myth for convenience. Instead, it allows myth to remain vast, severe, and unyielding.

What makes Sentinels of Shamash resonate is its refusal to treat antiquity as ornament. The EP positions ancient law as a living force, a reminder that civilizations rise and fall under the gaze of forces greater than themselves. In a world that often feels untethered from order, these songs confront the listener with the weight of accountability and the inevitability of reckoning. Yet within that severity lies restoration. Balance is not static but earned through trial, fire, and endurance.

Sentinels of Shamash stands as a mythological statement shaped in flame and discipline. It is a work of vigilance, a declaration that truth remains luminous even in eras of shadow. The sentinels do not sleep. The sun does not close its eye. And through relentless sonic force, MELECHESH reminds us that judgment is eternal, and order, though challenged, will rise again in fire.

MELECHESH’s influence extends beyond sound. By integrating ancient Mesopotamian history, Sumerian mythology, and occult symbolism into extreme metal, the band opened new conceptual territory within the genre. Their work has been cited as a catalyst for broader acceptance of culturally rooted themes in metal, inspiring artists worldwide to explore their own heritage through heavy music. Critics and peers consistently acknowledge the band’s originality, discipline, and longevity.

In recent years, MELECHESH has continued to operate with creative independence and a global perspective. The Sentinels of Shamash era reflects a renewed focus on intensity and atmosphere, capturing the band’s enduring fire and refined songwriting approach. Their current performances draw from the full depth of their catalog, presenting both classic material and newer compositions with equal force.

As of 2026, MELECHESH remains a powerful and evolving entity within extreme metal. With over thirty years of artistic dedication, the band continues to embody a borderless spirit and a commitment to innovation. Their music stands as a bridge between ancient civilizations and contemporary extremity, forged through discipline, vision, and unwavering creative resolve.

Credits:

PRODUCED BY 
Ashmedi 

CO-PRODUCED BY 
Rob Caggiano 

Kristian “Kohle” Kohlmannslehner 

MIXED & MASTERED BY 
Kristian “Kohle” Kohlmannslehner 

EXTRA PRODUCTION 
Rob Caggiano – Rearrangements on "In Shadows In Light", Played and Recorded All Bass Lines, Backing Vocal 

Kristian “Kohle” Kohlmannslehner – Sonic effects & “Cosmic Spice” 

THE MELECHESH COUNCIL 

Ashmedi – Vocals, 12-string & 6-string guitars, percussion 
Nikitas Mandolas – Drums 

Rob Caggiano – Bass 

Guest vocals on “The Seventh Verdict” by Jessica Pimentel 

STUDIOS & RECORDING 

Kohlekeller Studio, Germany – Engineering by Daniel Claar and Kristian “Kohle” Kohlmannslehner 

Neverworld Recordings, New Jersey , USA – Main vocals recordings engineered & co-produced by Rob Caggiano, Kingsize Soundlabs, Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, USA – Additional main vocal recordings, engineered & co-produced by Rob Caggiano 
Forneus Studio, Holy Land – Additional recordings by Tom Coen 

ADDITIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS 

Bass (studio): Rob Caggiano 

Group backing vocals: Rob & Nikitas 

Percussion (darbuka, djembe, daff, bongos): Ashmedi 

Music & lyrics: Ashmedi 

Guest contribution: Moloch 

ARTWORK & VISUALS 

Cover art: Néstor Ávalos 

Photography: Maja Mekina 

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER 

Gerardo Martinez – Reigning Phoenix Music

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• Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Melechesh

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MelecheshOfficial

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

• Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xT4Y7Qz2nJ6TP2PzefRgS

• Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/melechesh/2912018

• Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/11971

THE GIVING MOON Release New Album (POST)-Negative Colour

Rock band THE GIVING MOON have officially released their new full-length album, (POST)-Negative Colour, now available on all major streaming platforms. With this latest project, the band delivers a powerful and immersive listening experience that pushes beyond traditional rock boundaries into a more expansive, emotionally driven soundscape.

(POST)-Negative Colour is a record built on contrast—light and shadow, clarity and distortion, vulnerability and strength. Through layered instrumentation, haunting melodies, and deeply introspective lyrics, THE GIVING MOON create a sonic world that feels both intimate and cinematic. Each track contributes to a cohesive narrative while standing strong on its own, inviting listeners to explore the complexities of perception and identity.

“What’s meant to be will always find its way

to you”

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THE GIVING MOON was formed in 2012 by founding members songwriter Sean Seales (Lead Guitar/Vocals) and Adam Suto (Bassist/Vocals) with their first EP "The Wild" released in 2013 produced by iconic guitarist Gary Hoey. Following the release the band toured the country opening for acts like Eddie Money and Edgar Winter and began writing for their first full length album.

Releasing their first full length LP "Forever Awake" in 2017 as teenagers. 

The band would go on to release their next EP "California Sun" (2018) and "Plastic Diamonds" (2019) releasing two singles in between titled "Hypnotized" and "Pink Skies"

Later on to releasing their second full length LP "BLOOM" in 2020. "Scream in Joy" the 8th track off the album was placed into the grand finale of Shameless on Showtime as well as Animal Kingdom on TNT. 

Following the albums release the band toured the country opening for acts such as Cracker & Marcy Playground Quarters of Change

and more

With consistent single releases and consistently

touring, including a performance at Backwoods Music Festival Arkansas as well as a 23 U.S city “Eclipse Tour” the band is in the midst of teasing a few singles off their 3rd Full length LP “(POST)-Negative Colour”.