Chilean Guitarist And Composer BAXTY Faces Reality In The New Single "Threshold" Ft. Pierre Danel (NOVELISTS)

BAXTY presents "Threshold", the first in a tripart collection of compositions that entwines emotional storytelling through technical progressive music. This trilogy of singles explore the psychological states of a painful realization of truth, the subsequent internal destruction, and the journey to acceptance and rebuilding one's identity. The single also features Pierre Danel (NOVELISTS), bringing his signature modern progressive guitar approach to the composition and adding another layer to BAXTY’s cinematic and technical vision.

On "Threshold", BAXTY shares: 

"'Threshold' represents the culminating point of a deep disappointment — the moment when you finally realize there is no turning back. It’s the instant when illusions begin to collapse and the truth becomes impossible to ignore. The song explores the emotional weight of standing at that edge, where the only option left is to accept reality and take the step toward confronting it."

Commanding intensity strikes from the moment "Threshold" begins. A fast and powerful display of intricate guitar leads traverses above a contrasting heavy rhythmic pattern. The progressive arrangement evokes a sense of unease while the track's inescapable momentum races forwards. "Threshold" presents a stylistic shift in the following section as the pace is restrained and the instrumental arrangement widens providing space to breathe. 

Dynamic orchestration, delicate piano melodies and warm synths aptly convey the emotion and conceptual narrative across "Threshold". The multi-textural sound contributes to BAXTY's detailed sonic world building. 

About BAXTY:

Based out of Santiago, Chile, the solo project BAXTY emerged in 2022 driven by Bastian "Baxty" Martinez's need to find his own voice while seeking to connect the melodic and the aggressive. BAXTY draws heavily from cinematic sound design and immersive musical experiences, alongside an exploration of self-expression, artistic freedom and emotional storytelling. 

Blending intricate and progressive technical guitars with impressive soundscapes and emotive narratives, BAXTY takes inspiration from across a wealth of heavy music genres and styles into his distinctive compositions. Influences in BAXTY's sound derive from an array of bands notably, DREAM THEATER, THE CONTORTIONIST, ALICE IN CHAINS, PANTERA and PINK FLOYD. 

In 2024, BAXTY independently released the debut EP Event Horizon and collaborated with Jordan Rudess (DREAM THEATER) performing guitar solos on "Into the Lair" and "Embers" from his album Permission to Fly. In the same year, BAXTY took to the stage opening for BABYMETAL in Chile during their Knotfest sideshow and opened two nights for DREAM THEATER at Movistar Arena, the largest indoor venue in Chile. In 2025, BAXTY performed at Guitar Universe Camp on invite from John Petrucci, and BAXTY launched The Baxty Signature Guitar model with Kiesel Guitars.


BAXTY Is:

Baxty — Guitar / Composition
Jaime Pape — Bass
Martin Alvares — Drums


Connect With BAXTY:

Bandcamp: https://baxty1.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/b_a_x_t_y-100067999702752/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/b_a_x_t_y/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@B_A_X_T_Y
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/artist/6Ts5xPDaRqhaJVhPPDi3pC
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/cl/artist/baxty/1692044119
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@b_a_x_t_y

Atmospheric Progressive Metal Act FALLEN LETTERS Present "A Familiar Absence"

Hailing from Bengaluru, India, FALLEN LETTERS infuse powerful storytelling into a progressive, heavy sound that refuses to shy away from emotional vulnerability. The new single release, "A Familiar Absence", sees the band continue to develop their style expanding further into heavier realms with contrasting moments of fragility and unease. 

On "A Familiar Absence" the band shares:

"With 'A Familiar Absence', FALLEN LETTERS ventures into darker territory than ever before. Blending eerie atmospheres, expansive melodies and crushing progressive metal, the song feels both intimate and unsettling, moving between fragile restraint and overwhelming catharsis.

Set against the backdrop of a psychological narrative, 'A Familiar Absence' blurs the line between memory and reality, inviting listeners to piece together its meaning with each listen. Rather than revealing its secrets outright, it lingers like a forgotten memory—familiar, elusive, and impossible to shake long after the final note fades.

Built on a foundation of progressive metal, the track incorporates shades of death, black and post-metal while maintaining the band’s signature focus on melody, atmosphere and storytelling."

"A Familiar Absence" emerges with a repeating lead motif and driving momentum in the accompanying rhythm. A sense of urgency and foreboding rises through the instrumental layers across the track. Melodic moments, brighter tones and progressive touches introduce a sense of calm, while the thunderous heavy passages and explosive vocal performances signify something darker. 

"A Familiar Absence" was produced by FALLEN LETTERS. The single release was mixed and mastered by Johan Martin, with the cover artwork created by Aleh Zelenkevich. 

About FALLEN LETTERS:

FALLEN LETTERS is a progressive metal band from Bengaluru, India, formed in 2023. In a short span, the band has positioned itself as one of the most compelling new voices in India’s heavy music landscape, combining atmospheric restraint with crushing intensity while placing emotional and psychological depth at the core of its songwriting.

2025 brought the release of their debut album Mindfractures which has accumulated over 150,000 streams. FALLEN LETTERS have toured multiple Indian cities and earned recognition from Rolling Stone India, The Hindu and appeared on Spotify's editorial playlists.


FALLEN LETTERS is:

Vocals / Guitars / Synths – Vishal Naidu
Guitars – Aditya Ramesh
Bass – Abhay
Drums – Mukund


Connect With FALLEN LETTERS:

Official Website: https://fallenlettersband.com/ 
Bandcamp: https://fallenletters.bandcamp.com/album/mindfractures
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fallenlettersband/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fallenlettersband/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fallenlettersband/

Folk Metal Duo FORGOTTEN SHRINE Present Dark Fantasy Single "Dearly Departed", Announce New Album

Folk metal duo FORGOTTEN SHRINE are preparing to unveil their forthcoming concept album Nox Aeterna. The narrative centers around two guardians who protect an ancient shrine dedicated to art, creativity, and freedom. It is inspired by the need to keep one’s childlike sense of wonder alive; as the darkness dampens the peoples' spirits, the shrine begins to lose its power. Nox Aeterna is scheduled to arrive on November 6, 2026, the new single "Dearly Departed" is released today. 

In "Dearly Departed", the lyrics explore the journey of newfound power. Following this discovery, the protagonist chooses to utilize their abilities to inflict revenge on those who have wronged them. The song reveals the wider themes of the album as individuals begin to fall victim to the darkness and advance the destruction of their world instead of preserving it. 

"My vocal performance was strongly inspired by 'The Violation' by Fleshgod Apocalypse, relying predominantly on cavernous, mournful, death metal-inspired harsh vocals as opposed to black metal highs." Shares Sofia Frasz. "Josh took the demo I sent and reworked it into the final version, adding a ton of detail and instrumental flourishes that bring the song to life beautifully."

"'Dearly Departed' is a more emotionally charged and dark song than what we are used to, which after the release of our song 'Halo' will come as a relief to our more heavy/symphonic metal fans". Josh Alexander adds. "It's structurally frantic, each section building on the last until it can't anymore, and rounds itself off with quite possibly the prettiest piece of music on the album in the piano outro. Sofia demoed out the entire song first, and the thing I built upon the most was the piano, which makes for a great juxtaposition to the black metal inspired guitars. I think the power of a song like this is that the listener can interject their own experience of heartbreak and resentment, ultimately culminating in a 'let the past die' moment at the end which is communicated in the strained softness of the outro."

"Dearly Departed" follows the previously released original singles, "Halo" (2026), "Terror! At The Ballroom" (2025), "Where Shadows Lie" (2024) , "Hero" (2024) and "The Parting Glass" (2024), along with their recent enchanting take on BREAKING BENJAMIN's "Crawl" (2026). 

Nox Aeterna was produced, mixed and mastered by Joshua Dalviken. The album artwork was created by Josh Alexander and Joshua Dalviken, with the cover art for "Dearly Departed" created by Josh Alexander and Tricia Alexander. 

About FORGOTTEN SHRINE:
Created by Josh Alexander (Pennsylvania, USA) and Sofia Frasz (Maryland, USA), FORGOTTEN SHRINE fuses the sounds and textures of folk instruments with the power and darkness of metal. Through their genre-crossing arrangements FORGOTTEN SHRINE delve into fantasy realms creating both upbeat songs perfect for embarking on an adventure and heavier offerings for battling shadowy forces. 

Alexander and Frasz combine their compositional styles, instruments and vocal textures to produce dynamic and emotive music. The upcoming full-length sees the duo each take the reins across the track list while ensuring FORGOTTEN SHRINE's core identity remains cohesive. 

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

Connect With FORGOTTEN SHRINE: 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555238025771&mibextid=ZbWKwL
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/forgottenshrineband
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ForgottenShrineBand
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0q7rFp0yxvWoxGWqIt21nI?si=p5jz0YOOROOHFy5jxHAW6A
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/forgotten-shrine/1734698132

AGNOSTIC FRONT Announce Co-headline Tour With ANGEL DU$T This Fall

NYC's hardcore pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT are uniting with ANGEL DU$T to embark on an explosive co-headline East Coast tour this fall. Florida's STEP 2 THIS join the line-up as support, with TURNSTILE filling this role on Sept 29 in Raleigh, NC. 

Vocalist Roger Miret comments:

"We are excited to hit the road with our friends Angel Du$t this fall for a short East Coast blitz! A highlight moment for sure will be our date with Turnstile where we can all celebrate the phenomenal evolution of Hardcore then and now! It’s going to be a blast!"

The upcoming tour is a fierce demonstration of sonic power and authenticity across the hardcore punk scene. Showcasing the uncompromising voices of AGNOSTIC FRONT and ANGEL DU$T, the forthcoming run of dates also bring together the next generation of hardcore acts from around the US. 

AGNOSTIC FRONT / ANGEL DU$T Tour Dates 
With support from STEP 2 THIS

Sep 27 - Richmond, VA / The Canal Club - Tickets
Sept 29 - Raleigh, NC / Red Hat Auditorium* - Tickets
Sept 30 - Asheville, NC / Eulogy - Tickets
Oct 01 - Atlanta, GA / The Masquerade (Hell) - Tickets
Oct 02 - Jacksonville, FL / Albatross - Tickets
Oct 03 - Miami, FL / Lincoln's Beard - Tickets
Oct 04 - Bradenton, FL / Obscura - Tickets
Oct 05 - Orlando, FL / Conduit - Tickets
Oct 07 - Lexington, SC / American Legion Post #7 - Tickets
Oct 08 - Norfolk, VA / The Annex - Tickets
Oct 09 - Reading, PA / Reverb Outdoor - Tickets

* With TURNSTILE, no STEP 2 THIS

About AGNOSTIC FRONT:
Founded in 1982, AGNOSTIC FRONT stand among the most esteemed pioneers of the hardcore genre. No band comes close in sonic and socio authenticity and sincerity, where the struggles of survival on the streets have quite literally given life to a sound that remains as impactful today as it was over four decades ago. AGNOSTIC FRONT‘s battering, socially critical sounds serve as the foundation of true New York hardcore and helped initiate the emergence of crossover thrash. Following a slew of pummeling offerings, the band, led by the inimitable roar of Roger Miret and Vinnie Stigma's legendary charismatic guitar playing, continue to showcase unapologetically honest lyrics and signature aggression in Echoes in Eternity. 

 

Connect With AGNOSTIC FRONT:

https://www.agnosticfront.com/ | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify 

Death Metal Act CURSED AWAKENING Explore Dissociation With "Dominion"

"Dominion" is the latest single release to land from CURSED AWAKENING and continues their narrative concept surrounding a fresh born soul navigating its new existence in a dystopian landscape. The track emerges early from the void ahead of the forthcoming full-length, Path Of A Soul, set to arrive later this year.

Thematically, "Dominion" delves into the darkness as the new soul contemplates ending its own life in order to escape the hellish realm in which it inhabits. However, it chooses to persevere and have 'dominion' over it's own future and ignore the path destiny has already built. Over the course of the track list, the fresh born soul stumbles through self-discovery and self-destruction.

"Dominion" brings a slow and burdensome pace with a dual-guitar harmony before erupting into a high-speed melodic, brutal onslaught. Drawing musical inspiration from AT THE GATES, CURSED AWAKENING play with dynamics and style across the track. A tremolo-picked black metal-esque bridge, intricate lead guitar solo and tremolo picking introduce further technical elements with a chaotic mood.

About CURSED AWAKENING

Formed in Chicago, Illinois in 2021, CURSED AWAKENING (formerly known as ARRHYTHMIA) delivers a thrashy death metal sound rooted in classic influences such as DEATH, BOLT THROWER, AT THE GATES, SLAYER, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, and SUFFOCATION. Their music combines old school riffing, melodic passages, neoclassical soloing, and introspective lyricism that goes beyond surface level extremity.

After reforming under the CURSED AWAKENING name in early 2026, the band solidified their creative identity and lineup. The current lineup consists of Abraham Verdin on rhythm guitar and lead vocals, Michael Nystrom Bala on lead guitar, Brady Dukart on bass and backing vocals, and Ronnie James Keough on drums.

With 2024 bringing notable live performances in Chicago and beyond, CURSED AWAKENING continues to sharpen their sound and vision. The band's latest release of singles including "Past Newtonium" and "The Rift", alongside the newest "Rest In Chains", are further testament to the band's continuation and escalation, marking a darker and heavier chapter as the band moves toward their upcoming 2026 album.

CURSED AWAKENING is:

Abraham Verdin – Rhythm Guitar, Lead Vocals
Michael Nystrom Bala – Lead Guitar
Brady Dukart – Bass, Backing Vocals
Ronnie James Keough – Drums

Connect with CURSED AWAKENING:

FIMBUL WINTER (Former AMON AMARTH) Unveil "When The Sun Comes Out At Night" ft. Johan Lindstrand (THE CROWN)

Melancholic aggression and intensity await in the new single release, "When The Sun Comes Out At Night" featuring Johan Lindstrand (THE CROWN). With a line-up formed of three previous members of AMON AMARTH, and completed with Clint Williams, FIMBUL WINTER embarks on greater exploration and development of melodic death metal. This latest endeavor follows the band's previous single "Crowned In Ash" and the 2025 debut EP What Once Was.

"When The Sun Comes Out At Night" descends into a thunderous, high-speed onslaught driven by incessant riffs and untamable percussion. Fiercely melodic, entwining guitars traverse alongside the anguish-fueled harsh vocal performance from Clint Williams and guest vocalist Johan Lindstrand (THE CROWN). The shadowy atmosphere, brutal in nature, obtains a heroic, victorious quality as it reaches its end. 

Lyrically, "When The Sun Comes Out At Night" explores the loss of stability experienced upon seeing reality too clearly. This awakening of truth, of knowing, becomes disorientating as it dismantles what was once certain. 

Forging a sound that is heavy, melodic and atmospheric, FIMBUL WINTER honor the legacy of their death metal foundations producing music that feels familiar yet is modern in its approach. Drawing from their knowledge and experience in AMON AMARTH, and expanding further their artistic boundaries, FIMBUL WINTER brings power, energy and vehemence into all of their sonic offerings. 

Drums and guitars on "When The Sun Comes Out At Night" were recorded at Studio Fluff Vasteras with engineer Andreas Moren while vocals were recorded at Witching Hour Audio and engineered by Shaun Farrugia. Bass performance on the track was performed by Risa Andersson, and mixing and mastering was completed by Marko Tervonen at Studio-MT. The cover artwork for "When The Sun Comes Out At Night" was created by Katarzyna Urbanek. 

About FIMBUL WINTER:

Comprised of three former members of AMON AMARTH, including founding members Niko Kaukinen and Anders Biazzi, FIMBUL WINTER strive to redefine melodic death metal. Based out of Stockholm, Sweden and Melbourne, Australia, FIMBUL WINTER formed in 2023 building upon their roots and the members' legacies in Swedish death metal. 

FIMBUL WINTER's beginnings grew from a spontaneous reunion performing AMON AMARTH's 1994 demo titled The Arrival Of The Fimbul Winter. The instant connection between the musicians ignited a desire to create something new that captured the essence of Swedish death metal in an updated style that is clean and modern without being polished to its detriment. 2025 brought this vision to life with the unveiling of the ensemble's first EP, What Once Was.

The new single releases, "Crowned In Ash" and "When The Sun Comes Out At Night", mark the band's continuing trajectory. FIMBUL WINTER push their compositional creativity while striving to remain truly authentic to a sound they helped to craft. 


FIMBUL WINTER Is:

Niko Kaukinen - Drums
Fredrik Andersson - Guitars
Anders Biazzi - Guitars
Clint Williams - Vocals


Connect With FIMBUL WINTER:

Bandcamp: https://fimbulwinterswe.bandcamp.com/
E-Shop: https://www.visionmerch.com/fimbul-winter/ (US), https://www.cudgel.de/ (EU)
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fimbulwinterswe
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fimbulwinterswe/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fimbul.winter.sweden
Twitter/X: https://x.com/FimbulWinterSwe
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FimbulWinter-Official
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3EnoFDhhfqaRU2usjJXJEu?si=rbS4WVOvT-eRjUq3MWnd8w
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/fimbul-winter/1833423705

KILMARA Release Live Video For "Liberticide" + Join TUNGSTEN And INDUCTION On ANTHEMS OF STEEL TOUR 2026

Spanish melodic heavy/power metal force KILMARA have released a brand-new live music video for their anthemic track "Liberticide", taken from their latest studio album Journey To The Sun, released via ROAR in early 2025. Capturing the band's electrifying stage presence and infectious energy, the new clip offers fans another powerful glimpse of KILMARA's acclaimed live performances.

Watch the live video for "Liberticide" Below:

The release arrives shortly after KILMARA were announced as special guests on the upcoming ANTHEMS OF STEEL TOUR 2026, joining INDUCTION and TUNGSTEN. The tour marks another significant milestone in the band's steadily rising international career, further cementing KILMARA's reputation as one of the most promising new forces in the European melodic heavy power metal scene, as well as one of Spain's most exciting metal exports.

With renewed energy and determination, KILMARA are ready to bring their high-voltage sound to every stage of the tour, delivering thrilling performances and unforgettable nights at the following dates:

ANTHEMS OF STEEL TOUR 2026
with TUNGSTEN & INDUCTION
07.10.26 – DE – Herford @ Kulturwerk
08.10.26 – DE – München @ Backstage
09.10.26 – DE – Leipzig @ Hellraiser
10.10.26 – DE – Passau @ Zauberberg
11.10.26 – DE – Karlsruhe @ Die Stadtmitte
12.10.26 – CH – Aarburg @ Musigburg
13.10.26 – AT – Salzburg @ Rockhouse
14.10.26 – DE – Mörlenbach @ Live Music Hall
15.10.26 – DE – Hamburg @ Bahnhof Pauli
16.10.26 – DE – Lingen @ Alter Schlachthof
17.10.26 – DE – Solingen @ Laut und Hart Festival
18.10.26 – DE – Selb @ Rockclub Bayern

Tickets: http://tiny.cc/anthemsofsteel 

Following the remarkable evolution introduced on Across The Realm Of Time, Journey To The Sun seen KILMARA entering an exciting new era. The Barcelona-based band delivers their most ambitious and fully realized work to date: a concept album celebrating unity, determination and the relentless pursuit of truth and freedom.

Blending soaring melodies, virtuoso guitar work and modern heaviness with nostalgic late-'80s arcade aesthetics and atmospheric retrowave elements, Journey To The Sun offers a cinematic listening experience while sounding more powerful and contemporary than ever before. Mixed and mastered by acclaimed producer Seeb Levermann (Orden Ogan, Angus McSix, Rhapsody Of Fire, Riot V), the album also features a special guest appearance by legendary former Lost Horizon vocalist Daniel Heiman on the standout track "Take Me Back."

Kilmara is:
Daniel Ponce – Vocals
John Portillo – Guitars
Carles Salse – Guitars & Synths
Dídac Plà – Bass
Néil Gómez – Drums


Kilmara online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kilmaraofficial/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kilmara_official
X: https://twitter.com/KILMARA_DFTW
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/kilmaraofficial

FABIO FRIZZI Announces 2026 FRIZZI 2 FULCI Fall Tour Across North America

FABIO FRIZZI Featuring F2F BAND will bring the legendary composer’s celebrated live tribute to Lucio Fulci back to the U.S. and Canada this fall.

FABIO FRIZZI, the iconic Italian composer, orchestrator, and conductor behind more than one hundred film and television scores, has announced a Fall 2026 North American tour for FRIZZI 2 FULCI - THE CONCERT - FABIO FRIZZI Featuring F2F BAND. The run begins September 23 in Brooklyn, NY and continues through major U.S. and Canadian markets, with support from ETHAN LEE MCCARTHY on select dates.

Known worldwide for his unforgettable collaborations with director Lucio Fulci, FABIO FRIZZI helped define the sound of Italian genre cinema through landmark scores including The Beyond, The City of the Living Dead, Zombie 2, Manhattan Baby, and A Cat in the Brain. His work reached new generations of listeners when Quentin Tarantino featured the main theme from Seven Notes in Black in Kill Bill: Vol. 1.

The FRIZZI 2 FULCI project was born in 2013 on Halloween night at London’s Union Chapel. Since then, FABIO FRIZZI and the F2F BAND have brought Fulci’s cinematic universe to life for audiences around the world, blending horror-score atmosphere, progressive rock, and live performance into an immersive concert experience.

The 2026 run marks the project’s eleventh tour in the United States and will feature longtime members Riccardo Rocchi, Alessio Contorni, and Francesco Saguto, alongside Dave Neabore on bass and Christopher Hawkind on drums.

Tickets and additional information will be available at fabiofrizzi.com.

F2F Fall Tour 2026 Dates

September 23, 2026 - Brooklyn, NY - TV Eye
September 24, 2026 - Philadelphia, PA - PhilaMOCA
September 25, 2026 - Boston, MA - Coolidge Corner
September 26, 2026 - Montreal, QC - Theatre Fairmount
September 27, 2026 - Ottawa, ON - Rainbow Bistro
September 30, 2026 - Toronto, ON - TD Hall
October 1, 2026 - Detroit, MI - Sanctuary
October 2, 2026 - Cincinnati, OH - The Heart of the Northside
October 3, 2026 - Chicago, IL - WC Social
October 4, 2026 - Milwaukee, WI - X-Ray Arcade
October 9, 2026 - Kansas City, MO - Temple
October 10, 2026 - Denver, CO - GLOB
October 11, 2026 - Salt Lake City, UT - Urban Lounge
October 14, 2026 - Vancouver, BC - Rickshaw Theatre
October 15, 2026 - Victoria, BC - Venue TBA

About FABIO FRIZZI

FABIO FRIZZI is an award-winning Italian composer, orchestrator, and conductor whose career spans more than one hundred soundtracks across film and television. A lifelong student of music and cinema, FRIZZI has worked with major Italian directors including Luciano Salce, Steno, Vittorio Sindoni, Tonino Valerii, Gabriele Lavia, Bruno Corbucci, Carlo Vanzina, and Enrico Vanzina.

His enduring collaboration with Lucio Fulci remains one of the most celebrated partnerships in genre cinema, producing music for films such as The Beyond, The City of the Living Dead, The Four of the Apocalypse, Seven Notes in Black, Zombie 2, Manhattan Baby, and A Cat in the Brain.

Since launching FRIZZI 2 FULCI in 2013, FABIO FRIZZI has toured internationally with a band of accomplished musicians, performing suites and live-score experiences dedicated to Fulci’s cinematic legacy.

Connect with FABIO FRIZZI

Melodic Death Metal Ensemble FALSIMONIAN Reveal New Single "Limitless"

Delve into the chaos of the cosmos with "Limitless", the new single release from the US and Mexico based melodic death metal band FALSIMONIAN. The quartet's dynamic heavy sound is influenced by Mexican folk and Latin-American roots music, as well as progressive elements and jazz. FALSIMONIAN's forthcoming EP For Survival is set to arrive independently on November 7, 2026.

Drawing inspiration from concepts such as autotheism, the big bang, and relativity, the band takes a more abstract approach with their lyrics in "Limitless". The track's narrative is positioned from the perspective of a celestial being, leaning into the cosmic horror realm, which is a personified form of the universe.

A chaotic mood emerges from "Limitless" which begins with an onslaught of sharp and aggressive rhythmic stabs. The violent intensity creates a sense of disturbance and discomfort. Stylistically, "Limitless" is rooted in melodic death metal though progressive sections and groove passages are incorporated across the track. This song also features the first guitar solo heard by Cesar Robles on the upcoming EP in a display that is initially melodic before developing into intricate, technical shredding. 

Presented through the lens of a fictional, dystopian world, the EP considers the everyday impact onto individuals who are living under the threat and fear of a world-ending catastrophe. "Limitless" is a key moment for the narrative's protagonist in which, through a moment of introspection, they decide to take action against the imposing darkness. 

For Survival was produced by Jesus Fuentes Valverde, with mixing and mastering by Gil Andrade. Drums engineering was undertaken by Ruben Sanchez at Urvn Studios, with guitars and keyboards recorded by Jesus Fuentes Valverde and vocals recorded by Erick Valverde. Guitar and vocal editing, and bass programming, was by Jesus Fuentes Valverde. Additional guitars on "Limitless", "Judgment" and "For Survival" were recorded and edited by Cesar Robles. 

All artwork photography for the EP and single releases are from X-Rays Erick Valverde has taken over the last 10 years. The artworks utilize original photographs of a colorful sunset as the light source behind the X-Rays. These colors are commonly seen in the desert skies of the US/Mexico border. Ariadne Willis, adjusted the photographs for the layout and design of the EP and single covers. Erick's accidents and health struggles have also indirectly influenced the overall theme of the EP. Additional photography by Rancho Creativo Studios. 

About FALSIMONIAN:

Rooted in melodic death metal, FALSIMONIAN began as the brainchild of Jesus Fuentes and Erick Valverde in 2024, who welcomed Cesar and Mauricio in 2025 completing the band's line-up. Their sound is unique to the members' life experiences as bi-cultural individuals hailing from the harsh desert in the US-Mexico border. 

With members based out of El Paso, Texas, USA; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA; and Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico, FALSIMONIAN incorporate genre influences from Mexican folk and Latin-American roots music, as well as jazz. Musically, the band draw inspiration from metal acts including OPETH, DARK TRANQUILLITY, DREAM THEATER, CHILDREN OF BODOM, and BORN OF OSIRIS. 

FALSIMONIAN take their name from the Latin word "falsimonia", meaning: trick, imposition, deception. Situated in a fictitious dystopian world, the forthcoming EP explores the mundane daily realities of survival in the midst of dark times of war, hate and manipulation. For Survival arrives on November 7, 2026. 


FALSIMONIAN Is:

Erick Valverde - Vocals
Jesus Fuentes Valverde - Guitars, Keyboards
Cesar Robles Sanchez - Lead Guitars 
Mauricio “Moritz” Gonzalez - Drums


Connect With FALSIMONIAN:

Official Website: https://falsimonian.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/falsimonian
Instagram: https://instagram.com/falsimonian
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@falsimonian
Discord: https://discord.gg/aU5TbnPF8M 

SOURCE Release Cover Of RADIOHEAD's "Optimistic"

Rooted in heavy psychedelic prog rock, dynamic and introspective trio SOURCE present the new single "Optimistic". In their take on RADIOHEAD's track, SOURCE demonstrate their compositional style with a modern sound that carries depth through intentional instrumental layers. 

On the new release the band shares,
"When we decided to cover 'Optimistic' we really wanted to showcase our love for the song while bringing our own voice to the arrangement. I think our version has a lot of similar ingredients, but the way we choose to highlight those ingredients really displays our unique approach and sound. The tones are much heavier, the tempo is faster so it feels like there's more energy, and the way we flip the ending into a heavy riff is my favorite part of our version."

While honoring the dark mood and atmosphere of the original, SOURCE bring an assortment of brighter and more distinctive textures into their design. The band's use of enhanced contrasts from the grounding bass lines to melodic vocals and heavy distortion to subtle backing harmonies, leads to striking full-bodied sonic impact.  

About SOURCE:
Based out of Boulder, Colorado, SOURCE was originally formed in 2014 by Benjamin Gleason, Dan Crisafulli, and Georges Bou Serhal. With founding member Benjamin Gleason now joined by Justin Mirarack on drums and percussion and Pascal Faurie on bass, the trio craft immersive music inspired by their own introspection and transformative practices. 

While SOURCE explore self awareness, healing and personal evolution through their lyrics, musically they situate themselves in the realms of heavy psychedelic prog rock. Instrumental layers, powerful and emotive harmonies and a wide range of dynamics leads to a sound that is melodic with an enveloping feel. 

The band's first album Return To Nothing released in 2016 via Pavement Entertainment and that same year saw the band embark on the Forged in Fire Tour opening for HELLYEAH, IN FLAMES, and FROM ASHES TO NEW. Totality arrived in 2019 through Pavement Entertainment, followed by independently released albums Ethereal Self in 2021 and Emergence in 2023.

SOURCE's interpretation of RADIOHEAD's "Optimistic" lands ahead of their forthcoming fifth full-length album. 


SOURCE Is:
Benjamin Gleason - Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards
Justin Mirarack - Drums, Acoustic Percussion, Electric Percussion
Pascal Faurie - Bass

Progressive Rock Duo DATURA LODGE Present New Single "Stone" Featuring Ben Karas (THANK YOU SCIENTIST)

Fulfilling the 'rock' component of their progressive sound in true DATURA LODGE style, the new single release, "Stone", unveils the heavier side of the duo's music. Featuring Ben Karas (THANK YOU SCIENTIST) on violin, the track delivers DATURA LODGE's distinctive melodic edge with humorous contrasting lyrics. 

In this high-octane rock offering, fast-paced distorted rhythms and driving percussion are interspersed with melodic-led sections and powerful vocal harmonies. Technical guitar solos and Ben Karas's electrifying violin solo introduce further intrigue into the musical arrangement of "Stone". 

DATURA LODGE also bring a playful aspect to this new track. The minor tonality of the music intentionally 'clashes' against the nonsensical quality of the lyrics. "I was listening to Lou Reed’s 'middle-aged man era' albums a lot and love how his lyrics are rooted in reality but also very funny". Explains "W". "'Stone' is my third-rate impression of that."

The band's debut self-titled album, Datura Lodge, is scheduled for release later this year via ARQUEN Records. 

Datura Lodge was produced by DATURA LODGE and Ben Karas. Tracks 1-5 were recorded at Frightbox Recording in Passaic, NJ, while tracks 6-9 were recorded at Frost Gauntlet Recording in Lyndhurst, NJ, all with engineer Ben Karas who mixed the album. The release was mastered by Andy VanDette at Evolve Mastering. The cover artwork for Datura Lodge was created by Samantha Feyerabend-Muljat.

Across the album, DATURA LODGE is joined by Adam Holzman on keyboards and Russell Holzman performing drums, with Ben Karas lending violin to "Stone". 

About DATURA LODGE:

DATURA LODGE is the latest musical endeavor from Nicky B and “W". Based out of Bergen County, New Jersey, USA, the duo has been performing music together since their early teens. From taking to stages locally in cover bands to releasing a video performing “Starless” by KING CRIMSON with John Wetton that amassed over 350,000 views on YouTube, the duo brings an array of experiences into their new project. 

Musical inspiration is primarily drawn from legendary progressive rock acts including GENESIS, KING CRIMSON, THE MARS VOLTA, and RUSH. DATURA LODGE strives to inject approachability into their sound while delivering hard-hitting hooks. Taking a bold creative direction, the band incorporates unexpected twists and turns across their tracks.


DATURA LODGE Is:

Nicky B - bass, vocals
“W” - guitar, vocals


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KING ULTRAMEGA Unveil Tribute Cover Of SOUNDGARDEN's "Loud Love", Ft. Lzzy Hale

In tribute to Chris Cornell, KING ULTRAMEGA presents a high octane interpretation of SOUNDGARDEN's "Loud Love" joined by Lzzy Hale (HALESTORM) leading on vocals, Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT / METAL ALLEGIANCE) on guitars and drum performance by Dave Krusen (PEARL JAM). KING ULTRAMEGA are raising funds and awareness for MusiCares, the Recording Academy’s nonprofit that provides mental health services, addiction recovery support, and emergency assistance to members of the music community.

"Loud Love" appears on SOUNDGARDEN's 1989 full length Louder Than Love and remains a fan favorite that showcases Chris Cornell's incredible range. Wanting to honor Cornell and the iconic track, and evoke the spirit of this era, Mark Menghi's process for this release saw him take an old school approach in order to achieve the analogue warmth of the original recording. 

On the new release, Lzzy Hale shares: “If there was ever a time to be spreading a message of LOUD LOVE, It’s now.”

Produced by Mark Menghi, "Loud Love" was mixed and mastered by Josh Wilbur. The cover artwork design is by Mark Menghi and the accompanying video is by Tom Flynn. 

Lzzy Hale comments on her approach for tackling vocal duties on "Loud Love", "I don’t think I’ve ever been a good imitator, but I did try to put myself in Chris’ shoes. It’s more about placing yourself inside the song so you can steal its soul. I like to imagine I am the writer and then go about making it my own whilst honoring the original."

On drawing inspiration from Chris, Hale continues, "I feel like I’m always learning something from Chris. Every few years I’ll discover something deeper in his lyrics, or higher in his range. But there is an authenticity that comes with Chris that can’t be taught or trained for. I believe every word he writes. I’m inspired by his control over his animalistic vocal range, and his poetry, but also how honestly he sings." 

Alex Skolnick explains his process on preserving Kim Thayil’s guitar style, "Kim’s playing has a strong sense of groove as well as a rawness and honesty that was especially refreshing when this song first came out (a time of much overproduction & perfection in hard rock). I tried to strike a good balance between referencing and respecting Kim‘s original parts, while also bringing some of my own flavor and ideas, without getting in the way."

Skolnick reveals what it was like working with Menghi outside of METAL ALLEGIANCE: "For the most part, Mark and I have recorded originals in Metal Allegiance, songs that started with a blank page. This time we had a solid road map. In the past, once we had drum tracks, it didn’t matter which of us followed up or whether we tracked separately or simultaneously. This time, we were very dependent on capturing a live performance together in the studio, which was a fun challenge. This tune seemed to require the bass and guitar being locked in while going to tape, I think it’s probably true of most of the Soundgarden catalogue."

Mark Menghi discusses his choice of line-up for "Loud Love": "I knew I wanted Dave to play drums on this tune from the jump. Who better than the dude that played drums on arguably one of the greatest records of all-time and whom also helped lay the groundwork for the Seattle explosion in the late 80’s/early 90’s? I was already in the studio with my Metal Allegiance bro Alex Skolnick putting this finishing touches on a then new Metal Allegiance tune (which turned out to be Black Horizon) when I asked 'Hey would you wanna play on this King Ultramega track?' I just off-the-cuff asked him… what makes it better is I said, “see that old school tape machine over there in the corner? We are going to record our parts together, live, at the same time, the old school way on reel-to-reel!'"

He continues, "The last piece of the 'Loud Love' puzzle was the amazing Lzzy Hale. Having her complete the lineup for this tune is truly humbling. If you listen to the OG version of 'Loud Love', Chris’ vocals are just absolute insanity and who better than Lzzy to tackle this? Lzzy has complete vocal dominance, carries such a strong presence and quite frankly is one of the best vocalists in modern rock today."

A key component of this cover is the analogue production. On taking this creative decision Menghi explains, "It was very important to me to keep this particular song as old school as possible. I wanted to catch the warmth, vibe and feel of the original track which meant (to me) recording to tape, in the same room together and live. Imagine that? A world where you record with other humans in the same room and in analog no less! Reel-to-reel tape recording is a lost art form and was very excited to go back to the recording days of the past for this track. Alex and I are no strangers in recording together; but this was the first time we have ever recorded live together, with real amps blasting and the tape machine running. Truly was a special feel, to capture that live energy."

Dave Krusen of PEARL JAM, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2017, opens up about revisiting this classic SOUNDGARDEN track. "Seattle was a very turbulent place in the late 80s / early 90s and I think the best thing to come out of it was all the great music. I was a huge Soundgarden fan. I got to meet Chris and Matt when we (Pearl Jam) were working on 10 and they were working on Temple Of the Dog. It was a huge thrill for me. The fact that I was asked to be a part of this King Ultramega record was a huge honor. I was very intimidated to try and tackle the drum parts in 'Loud Love', but the guys I was recording with made it no pressure and a lot of fun."

Krusen shares a personal memory of Chris, "I'll never forget in 1993 backstage at a Pearl Jam show, Chris came up and said 'Hey Dave, it's Chris. Do you remember me?' every time I talked to him, he was always such a sweet guy to me. I miss him and his music. Plus Matt has always been so gracious and cool to me, letting me share his drum throne, was also a huge honor."

The "Loud Love" Lineup Is:

Vocals: Lzzy Hale (HALESTORM)
Guitars: Alex Skolnick (TESTAMENT / METAL ALLEGIANCE)
Bass: Mark Menghi
Drums: Dave Krusen (PEARL JAM)


Connect with KING ULTRAMEGA:

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About MusiCares

MusiCares helps the humans behind music because music gives so much to the world. Offering preventive, emergency, and recovery programs, MusiCares is a safety net supporting the health and welfare of the music community. Founded by the Recording Academy in 1989 as a U.S. based 501(c)(3) charity, MusiCares safeguards the well-being of all music people through direct financial grant programs, networks of support resources, and tailored crisis relief efforts.

For more information please visit: www.musicares.org.

ETERNAL RECURRENCE Unleash New EP Eternal Recurrence, Release Music Video For "Precious Stones"

ETERNAL RECURRENCE presents the debut self titled EP, Eternal Recurrence. Led by composer and multi-instrumentalist C. Alex Luke, ETERNAL RECURRENCE embraces the symphonic metal genre from an alternative perspective with orchestral arrangements drawn from chamber music. The new EP release arrives alongside a music video for the track "Precious Stones". 

The creative process behind “Precious Stones” differs from the rest of the track list on Eternal Recurrence as it was the first song written for the EP dating back to the COVID pandemic. Initially composed as a straightforward metal track with no symphonic elements, “Precious Stones” was subsequently reworked to incorporate the chamber music arrangement and adhere to the new creative direction for ETERNAL RECURRENCE. 

"Precious Stones" features two guest vocalists. Mordian of DIAMORTE and SHIELD OF WINGS delivers a powerful alto performance during the chorus and bridge, while James Dorton of BLACK CROWN INITIATE, DIAMORTE and NE OBLIVISCARIS contributes harsh vocals to the heavier sections of the song.

Furthermore, “Precious Stones” is the only song on the EP not written by C. Alex Luke. The lyrics were written by Jake Thiele, Luke’s former bandmate from UNTIL EXTINCTION. On the lyrical theme Thiele shares, "In short, ‘Precious Stones’ is about the futility and stupidity of the things that divide us and how we let them suck the enjoyment out of life.”

All material on Eternal Recurrence was composed around a chamber ensemble led by German Dmitriev on violins, Steven Schumann on cellos, Maciek Szczyciński on double bass, and C. Alex Luke on piano. These elements are combined with aggressive guitars, lead work, and drumming rooted firmly in modern metal. The EP cover artwork and layout is by Timur Khabirov at All4band Design, and the project's logo was designed by Pavel Kurbanov at All4band Design.

About ETERNAL RECURRENCE:

ETERNAL RECURRENCE is a symphonic metal project based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2025 by multi-instrumentalist and composer C. Alex Luke. Known for blending progressive and extreme metal with classical instrumentation, the project takes a chamber music approach to symphonic metal, prioritizing the nuance and expressiveness of real musicians over large-scale orchestral simulation.

Drawing influence from bands such as KAMELOT, EPICA, OPETH, DREAM THEATER, and REVOCATION, ETERNAL RECURRENCE balances intricate compositions with aggressive modern metal. While traditional symphonic metal often relies on massive orchestras or dense sampled arrangements, ETERNAL RECURRENCE was created around the belief that the human touch of live performance remains essential, especially in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.

Rather than emulating 19th and 20th century symphonic traditions, the project looks to chamber music for inspiration. Chamber ensembles are designed for smaller spaces and intimate performances, emphasizing clarity, interaction, and detail. This philosophy defines the sound of ETERNAL RECURRENCE.

All material on the debut release, Eternal Recurrence, was composed specifically for a chamber string ensemble alongside full metal instrumentation. The ensemble features German Dmitriev on violins, Steven Schumann on cellos, Maciek Szczyciński on double bass, and C. Alex Luke on piano, integrated with heavy guitars, technical leads, and aggressive drumming.

Released independently in 2026, Eternal Recurrence serves as both an introduction and a mission statement, presenting symphonic metal that values realism, restraint, and emotional detail without sacrificing heaviness or intensity. The project exists at the intersection of classical tradition and modern metal, focused on authenticity, composition, and the expressive imperfections that only human performers can provide.

Out Now - BLOOD OF ANGELS - Les Agnst ov Thanatous

Les Agnst ov Thanatou is the forthcoming full-length album from BLOOD OF ANGELS, out on June 21, 2026. Born from confrontation with loss, mortality, and the fear that follows both, the album plunges headfirst into the emotional and psychological aftermath of death. Drawing from extreme metal, cinematic atmosphere, and disciplined melodic structure, the record presents a cohesive narrative that traces the human response to grief through violence, ritual, memory, and reflection. Every song advances the album’s central question of how people survive after death has altered their world.

The album opens by drawing the listener away from the physical world and into a transitional psychological space where the boundaries between life and death begin to dissolve. This opening establishes the emotional framework of the record and prepares the listener for the confrontations that follow. From this point, the music shifts into expressions of conflict, reflecting the instinctive human response to mortality through aggression, denial, and rage.

As the narrative progresses, chaos gives way to structure. Songs centered on ritual and ceremony reflect humanity’s need to impose meaning on death through tradition, belief, and communal experience. These passages acknowledge loss as a shared condition shaped by culture and history, offering moments of order within emotional upheaval.

Midway through the album, the focus turns inward. Themes of psychological trauma, survivor’s guilt, and emotional isolation emerge as external struggle collapses into internal reckoning. The music becomes increasingly layered and introspective, mirroring the persistence of memory and the lasting impact of grief long after the moment of loss.

In its closing movements, Les Agnst ov Thanatou confronts finality and remembrance. Acceptance appears as awareness rather than comfort, recognizing the permanence of death while affirming the endurance of legacy and memory. The album concludes in a reflective state, emphasizing that while life ends, its influence continues through those who remain.

Through its cohesive narrative and emotional intensity, Les Agnst ov Thanatou stands as BLOOD OF ANGELS’ most immersive conceptual work to date. The album invites listeners to confront fear, loss, and mortality directly, offering an experience that remains long after the final sound fades.

About BLOOD OF ANGELS:

BLOOD OF ANGELS is an extreme metal band based in Tampa, Florida, known for blending melodic death metal, blackened atmospheres, and aggressive modern metal into a unified and emotionally charged sound. Since forming in 2017, the band has developed a reputation for confronting dark subject matter through disciplined songwriting, cinematic structure, and uncompromising intensity.

The band’s music draws influence from across the metal spectrum, incorporating elements of death metal, black metal, thrash, and groove while maintaining a strong melodic foundation. Rather than adhering to a single subgenre, BLOOD OF ANGELS focuses on emotional impact and narrative cohesion, using heavy music as a vehicle for catharsis, reflection, and confrontation.

Lyrically, BLOOD OF ANGELS explores themes of mortality, loss, conflict, and psychological struggle. These ideas are often presented through concept-driven releases that encourage immersive listening rather than isolated tracks. The band’s forthcoming album, Les Agnst ov Thanatou, continues this approach with a focused examination of grief and the human response to death.

BLOOD OF ANGELS has earned multiple industry awards for songwriting and performance, including honors from the Hollywood Independent Music Awards and Akademia Music Awards. In 2025, the band completed a sold-out headlining European tour, further establishing their presence on the international metal stage.

With a commitment to artistic growth and respect for metal’s legacy, BLOOD OF ANGELS continues to push forward with music that is heavy, deliberate, and emotionally resonant.

BLOOD OF ANGELS is: 

Randy Reyes – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Aaron Robinson – Guitar
Jonathan Rushford – Drums, Keyboards
The Maggot – Bass, Background Vocals

Connect with BLOOD OF ANGELS:

Official Website: http://www.bloodofangels.net
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kq6q6hYYdNgk0ZSvgQPzF
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bloodofangels1
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bloodofangels
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/bloodofangels
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Merch / E-Shop: https://merchbooth.com/pages/blood-of-angels-battle-gear
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/blood-of-angels/1195719891

THE ETERNAL Release Video For New Single "Existing To Expire"

Australian/Finnish dark progressive gothic metal collective THE ETERNAL have unveiled a brand-new video for their latest single, "Existing To Expire." The song is the second track to be released from the band's highly anticipated eighth full-length studio album, Obscured Horizons, which will be released worldwide on September 18 via Reigning Phoenix Music.

Following the acclaimed first single, "Lament For The Hollow," "Existing To Expire" offers another powerful glimpse into what is shaping up to be THE ETERNAL's most immersive and definitive work to date. Expanding on the emotional weight, cinematic scope and haunting atmosphere that have become hallmarks of the band's sound, the new single further reveals the depth and ambition of Obscured Horizons.

The album is available for pre-order starting today: https://theeternal.rpm.link/horizonsPR

About the new single, Mark Kelson reveals:
"Existing to Expire explores that moment where you confront the weight of your own disillusionment—when truth and illusion blur to the point that you feel stripped of clarity and left in the dirt. For me, it’s about reclaiming agency after that collapse. There’s a strong sense of breaking free from passivity, which speaks to an internal turning point, a refusal to simply exist in a state of decay. In that sense, ‘existing to expire’ isn’t just about mortality, it’s about recognising a cycle of stagnation and choosing to rise from it, even when identity itself feels like it’s dissolving.”

Stream "Existing To Expire": https://theeternal.rpm.link/existingPR

Watch the new video Below:

Following the widespread acclaim of their 2024 full-length Skinwalker and the evocative companion EP Celestial, THE ETERNAL return with Obscured Horizons, an album that stands as both culmination and evolution. 

Where Skinwalker was hailed for its emotional weight, cinematic scope and seamless fusion of melancholic atmosphere with crushing heaviness, and Celestial further expanded the band's sonic palette with its introspective depth and dynamic intensity, Obscured Horizons pushes even further into uncharted territory. The album refines THE ETERNAL's signature blend of doom-laden textures, progressive sophistication and haunting melodic resonance, while embracing a broader, more expansive sound that feels both intimate and monumental.

At its core, Obscured Horizons is an exploration of disillusionment, fractured identity and the struggle to reclaim clarity in a world saturated with distortion. The album moves through states of emotional collapse, liminal transition and existential unrest, confronting deception, both external and internal, before emerging into renewal and self-awareness. Rather than surrendering to decay, Obscured Horizons charts a defiant ascent, refusing numbness, rejecting illusion and ultimately reclaiming light from the shadows that threaten to eclipse it.

With Mark Kelson (vocals/guitars) and Richie Poate (guitars) in Melbourne, alongside Niclas Etelävuori (bass; ex-Amorphis/Flat Earth) and Jan Rechberger (drums; Amorphis) in Helsinki, THE ETERNAL remain a truly international collaboration, unified across continents yet bound by a singular artistic vision.

Their sound continues to resonate with listeners drawn to the emotional gravity of dark metal while carving a path distinctly their own. As they enter a new creative chapter with their gaze fixed firmly on the unseen, Obscured Horizons represents a bold statement from a band continuing to evolve while remaining true to its artistic identity.

THE ETERNAL Australian Live Dates, with AMORPHIS:
September 23, 2026 The Croxton Bandroom, Thornbury, VIC
September 24, 2026 The Triffid, Newstead, QLD
September 25, 2026 Liberty Hall, Moore Park, NSW
September 26, 2026 The Basement, Belconnen, ACT

 

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

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 YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4vJAnrZbwUesT_FlY03mdw

Out Today From Kerry King!

KERRY KING's 2024 offering From Hell I Rise was born in the aftermath of SLAYER's final curtain call on November 30, 2019, in the band’s Los Angeles hometown. Now, two years since it's unveiling, the iconic SLAYER songwriter/guitarist celebrates this milestone with the forthcoming offering, From Hell I Rise: Extended Deluxe Edition. The approaching anniversary edition of From Hell I Rise sees the track list include additional demos featuring vocal performances by KERRY KING.

Joining the KING crusade is a lineup that began with SLAYER drummer Paul Bostaph. “Paul's kind of like my [Vinny] Appice to Ronnie James Dio,” KING says. “I knew Paul wanted to be part of this since 2018”. Alongside KING, the role of guitars “went Phil Demmel’s way.” The band is completed by bassist Kyle Sanders (HELLYEAH), and in the much-talked-about vocalist spot, Mark Osegueda (DEATH ANGEL), a friend of KING’s since the early ‘80s Cali thrash days. The lineup kills. From the instrumental entrée “Diablo” into the relentless, repentless “Where I Reign,” to the last cut, the statement-making, full-circle title track “From Hell I Rise,” KING and co. are in full control. Music and lyrics are very intentional, with song topics including war, women’s rights, current American politics…and one-tune inspired by THE SCORPIONS and HELLOWEEN-style riffs. (“That one, ‘Shrapnel,’ was something super-indulgent for me, and it came out really cool,” he says.)

SARCATOR SIGN WORLDWIDE RECORD DEAL WITH REIGNING PHOENIX MUSIC

Swedish metal force SARCATOR has officially signed a worldwide record deal with Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The partnership marks a significant new chapter for one of Scandinavia's most exciting rising metal acts as it continues its relentless ascent on the international stage.

 Having built a reputation through three acclaimed studio albums, explosive live performances, and a fearless approach to songwriting, SARCATOR is now preparing the next phase of its evolution together with Reigning Phoenix Music. Further details regarding the band's upcoming fourth studio album will be revealed soon.

 Photo credit: Saga Wagnsgård Djerf

Now entering a new era with Reigning Phoenix Music, SARCATOR is preparing to unveil it's fourth studio album in 2026, reinforcing their position among the leading names of a new wave of Scandinavian extreme metal!


SARCATOR is:
Mateo Tervonen - Guitar / Vocals
Leo Buchalle - Guitar
Jesper Rosén - Drums
 

SARCATOR Live Dates:
17.07.2026 Ponteareas (Spain) - Arcanxo Festival
28.07.2026 Munich (Germany) - Backstage / Free & Easy with Sacred Reich
30.07.2026 Hamburg (Germany) - MS Stubnitz with Sacred Reich
31.07.2026 Berlin (Germany) - Lido with Sacred Reich
06.08.2026 Schlotheim (Germany) - Party.San Festival 
26.09.2026 Emden (Germany) - Coast Rock Festival 
 
And more shows to follow soon…

 

More on SARCATOR:
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https://www.facebook.com/sarcatorband | https://www.instagram.com/sarcator/
https://www.tiktok.com/@sarcator

SEA SLEEPER Unleashes New Single “Lunar Degenerates” from Forthcoming Album Burden of Antlers

Heavy, atmospheric, and built for maximum neck damage, SEA SLEEPER return with their new single, “Lunar Degenerates,” the latest preview of their forthcoming sophomore album, Burden of Antlers, set for release on September 18, 2026.

“Lunar Degenerates” captures the band at their most visceral and dynamic, fusing classic crunchy, bang-your-head riffage with the expansive progressive weight that has become a defining part of SEA SLEEPER’s sound. The track also leans into the band’s long-running Mastodon influence, particularly the Crack the Skye-esque textures that have surfaced across both of their albums.

About SEA SLEEPER:

With a passion for death and post metal, SEA SLEEPER infuse their heavy sound with an array of genre influences to produce something more dynamically extreme. The band formed in 2019 comprised of Jesse Cooley (guitar/lead vocals), Shane Cooley (drums/vocals), and Nick Kessler (bass/vocals), with Tony Spradlin (lead guitar/vocals) subsequently completing the line-up in 2022. 

The debut EP Nihilism was released independently in 2019, followed by their acclaimed debut album Nostophobia. Released in 2021 via Metal Assault Records, Nostophobia garnered notable recognition achieving #10 album of the year for Noob Heavy and #7 spot for album of the year at GBHBL in 2021, as well as seeing the band become a Top Selling Bandcamp artist in the same year.


SEA SLEEPER Is: 

Jesse Cooley (Guitar/Lead Vocals)
Shane Cooley (Drums/Vocals)
Nick Kessler (Bass/Vocals)
Tony Spradlin (Lead Guitar/Vocals)


Connect With SEA SLEEPER:

Official Website: https://seasleeper.bandcamp.com
Bandcamp: https://seasleeper.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasleeper/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sea_sleeper
Twitter/X: https://x.com/seasleeper
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@seasleeper7557?si=I54GO1VC1ZA5x3Wy
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1MVRa7wGpGY4EqqqEjVpMZ?si=KKq0Xb5_Qf6P_WwMte5EiA
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sea-sleeper/1384085890
Discord: https://discord.com/channels/947585206213296169/947594689123598396/1481135243078406271

TSAR STANGRA Announces New Album Химните на разрушените светове (Hymns of the Broken Worlds)

Québec City-based Bulgarian folk and black metal band TSAR STANGRA will release their new full-length album, Химните на разрушените светове (Hymns of the Broken Worlds), on July 1, 2026 via GLOBMETAL PROMOTIONS.

Created over the course of nearly a decade, Химните на разрушените световеis the band’s most ambitious work to date. The album explores Bulgarian history, folklore, pagan ritual, exile, language, and cultural memory through a collision of black metal aggression, Balkan melody, ceremonial atmosphere, tambura, orchestration, and lyrics written in Bulgarian.

Founded by vocalist Stanislav Stefanovski, TSAR STANGRA was built around the mission of preserving Bulgarian heritage through extreme metal. On Химните на разрушените светове, that mission expands into a larger meditation on identity, displacement, and the meeting of worlds. Written largely in Québec by musicians from different cultural and musical backgrounds, the record carries a natural tension between Bulgarian folk tradition and Western black metal, between pagan symbolism and literary sources shaped by Christian Bulgarian poets, between ancestral memory and life far from the homeland.

The album opens with "Тракийци - Черни химни за изгубените" ("Thracians - Black Hymns for the Lost Ones"), an epic invocation of Thracian memory and Bulgarian ancestry. "Хан Аспарух" ("Khan Asparuh") follows with a martial black metal tribute to the founder of the First Bulgarian Empire, while "Черна песен" ("Black Song") turns inward through the poetry of Dimcho Debelyanov. The record later moves through the exile and longing of "Тъга за Юг" ("Longing for the South"), the Kukeri ritual force of "Земни стражи" ("Guardians of the Earth"), and the uncompromising pagan invocation of "Завръщането на родния бог" ("The Return of the Native God"), before closing with "Българският език" ("Bulgarian Language"), a tribute to the survival of Bulgarian language and identity.

The artwork, created by Paolo Girardi, reflects the album’s central theme of cultural collision. Kukeri, ancient masked figures from Bulgarian pagan tradition, stand before the burning Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, one of Québec’s most recognizable Christian landmarks. The image captures the album’s vision of old ritual, new geography, ancestral memory, and transformation.

Химните на разрушените светове follows TSAR STANGRA’s debut full-length Небесният ковач (Celestial Forger), the 2023 single "Черна песен" ("Black Song"), and the 2024 live album Битката за Фиорда - На живо в Сагене (The Battle of the Fjord - Live in Saguenay). For fans of ROTTING CHRIST, NEGURA BUNGET, DRUDKH, MELECHESH, BATHORY, and IMMORTAL, the new album offers a deeply cultural and ritualistic take on pagan black metal.

IATT Announce “Draft Away” Beer Release Ahead Of 'Etheric Realms of the Night' Film Premiere

Progressive extreme metal ensemble IATT has partnered with Stratosphere Brewing Company to release the band’s first official beer collaboration. "Draft Away" is a blackberry lager inspired by the opening track “Drift Away” from the band’s latest album Etheric Realms of the Night released via Black Lion Records.

The launch event for the new "Draft Away" collaboration takes place at Stratosphere Brewing Company, Mount Holly, at 6pm EDT on July 2, 2026, with free admission. Find out more HERE!

The "Draft Away" event includes: 

  • Meet and greet / have a drink with the band

  • Sample the exclusive Draft Away blackberry lager (21+ only)

  • Exclusive screening of the first 20 minutes of the Etheric Realms of the Night film ahead of its official July 23rd PhilaMOCA premiere

  • Opportunity to purchase CDs, vinyl, and merchandise from the Etheric Realms of the Night collection


The official film premiere for Etheric Realms of the Night takes place on July 23, 2026, at PhilaMOCA. Tickets are available HERE. 

IATT are also excited to reveal Etheric Realms of the Nightwill premiere on ThunderFlix on July 24, 2026.

IATT are bringing Etheric Realms of the Night to the stage. In support of the new album and full-length film, the band has announced a run of live dates spanning the East Coast and into Canada marking IATT’s first time performing north of the border.

For this run, Etheric Realms of the Night will be performed in its entirety, offering a rare opportunity to experience the full narrative as it was intended live, immersive, and unfolding in real time.

The tour also features a number of special engagements, including the official release event for the band’s “Draft Away” beer collaboration, as well as the red carpet premiere screening of Etheric Realms of the Night - the Complete Album Film.


IATT – Etheric Realms of the Night Tour Dates

06.26 – Brooklyn, NY - The Attic [Tickets]
06.27 – Montreal, QC - Piranha Bar [Tickets]
06.28 – Ottawa, ON - Dominion Tavern
06.29 – TBA
06.30 – Sherbrooke, QC - Le Murdoch
07.01 – Rochester, NY - Photo City Music Hall [Tickets]
07.02 – Mount Holly, NJ - Stratosphere Brewing Co.
07.23 – Philadelphia, PA - PhilaMOCA

About IATT:

IATT is a Philadelphia based progressive extreme metal band known for fusing blackened aggression, technical precision, and cinematic atmosphere into immersive, concept driven works. Their sound moves between ferocity and fragility, combining intricate guitar work, dynamic rhythms, and orchestral textures to create music that feels both emotionally intense and narratively expansive.

Since forming in 2008, IATT has steadily evolved into a project defined by scope and ambition. Each release is approached as a complete experience, with recurring musical themes, symbolic instrumentation, and carefully shaped pacing that guide the listener through psychological and philosophical terrain. Their albums often explore themes such as consciousness, identity, and the tension between reality and inner worlds, expressed through layered arrangements that reward deep listening.

Records like Nomenclature and Magnum Opus established IATT as a band unafraid to stretch the boundaries of extreme metal. Jazz influenced phrasing, classical inspired orchestrations, and atmospheric passages exist alongside relentless riffing and commanding vocal performances, giving their music a multidimensional character that resists simple categorization.

A strong visual and conceptual identity also plays a central role in the band’s work. IATT frequently extend their musical narratives into interconnected visual pieces, reinforcing the emotional and symbolic weight of their albums. This unified approach reflects their belief that sound, story, and imagery can combine to create a deeply immersive artistic statement.

With each new chapter, IATT continue refining their balance of brutality, beauty, and narrative depth, standing as one of the more adventurous and forward thinking voices in modern progressive extreme metal.


IATT is: 

  • Jay Briscoe – bass, vocals

  • Joe Cantamessa – lead guitar

  • Alec Pezzano – rhythm guitar, orchestral arrangements

  • Paul Cole – percussion


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