SYLOSIS - Announce 2026 Studio Album 'The New Flesh' + Drop Crushing-As-Hell Title Track

November 26, 2025

Today, SYLOSIS have revealed the first details of their seventh studio album, titled The New Flesh, slated to drop on February 20th 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.

The collosal tetrad featuring Josh Middleton (guitar/lead vocals), Ali Richardson(drums), Conor Marshall (guitar) and Ben Thomas (bass), have also unleashed a god-tier single, the album title track 'The New Flesh'.

SYLOSIS stated,
"Introducing The New Flesh. This is us solidifying the line up of the band and moving forward with a new sense of purpose and aggression. After having spent so much of the last 2 years on the road, The New Flesh, and the songs that will follow from the album, have been written with the live environment in mind. There is an energy running through these songs that we’ve never felt on a Sylosis album, until now. We'll see you all in 2026 - Josh, Ali, Ben, Conor"

Pre-order album The New Flesh here: https://sylosis.os.fan/
Watch 'The New Flesh' video Below:
Stream 'The New Flesh' track here: https://sylosis.os.fan/

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

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

SYLOSIS will also be touring North America across April and May 2026 with BLEED FROM WITHIN, GREAT AMERICAN GHOST & LIFE CYCLES Full dates are here:

NORTH AMERICA 2026
w/ BLEED FROM WITHIN, GREAT AMERICAN GHOST & LIFE CYCLES

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

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

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

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

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

BLEED FROM WITHIN - ANNOUNCE THEIR FIRST NORTH AMERICAN HEADLINING RUN 'THE ZENITH TOUR' 2026 WITH SPECIAL GUESTS SYLOSIS!

November 19, 2025

Scottish metal titans Bleed From Within are thrilled to announce their very first North American headline run: 'The Zenith Tour'! The 27-date trek will kick off on April 2nd (Worcester, MA) and run all the way through to May 7th (New York, NY), with stops in Montreal, Chicago, LA, and Dallas. Joining the band as special guests are UK metal powerhouse SYLOSIS, along with GREAT AMERICAN GHOST and LIFE CYCLES.

Bleed From Within stated:
"The time has finally come! Ever since our first show in the US back in 2023, we knew we had to get over there and headline; the atmosphere was electric. Now, Zenith has given us the perfect platform and we are very proud to announce our very first North American headline tour! The tour lasts for 5 weeks and covers a lot of ground. We cannot wait to bring this show to you all.

Support comes from our very close friends in Sylosis, one of the finest UK metal bands to ever do it. We are also bringing our brothers in Great American Ghost with us once more (they opened the European leg of this tour) and Life Cycles, one of our favourite up & coming bands in the US.

Being from a small town in Scotland, this kind of tour is a dream come true. Made even more special by the incredible package that we've been able to put together here. Do not miss these shows!

See you in 2026 - Ali, Davie, Goonzi, Kennedy, Steven"

Pre-sale tickets will be available via Soundrink on Thursday, November 20th at 10 AM EST(PW: Zenith). General admission tickets will go on sale on Friday, November 21st at 10 AM local time, HERE.

Confirmed dates for BLEED FROM WITHIN's 'The Zenith Tour' are with SYLOSIS, GREAT AMERICAN GHOSTS, and LIFE CYCLES are:
04.02.2026 U.S. Worcester, MA @ The Palladium (upstairs)
04.03.2026 CAN Montreal, QC @ Theatre Beanfield
04.04.2026 CAN Toronto, ON @ Opera House
04.06.2026 U.S. Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre Of The Living
04.07.2026 U.S. Lakewood, OH @ The Roxy
04.08.2026 U.S. Millvale, PA @ Mr. Small's
04.10.2026 U.S. Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew's Hall
04.11.2026 U.S. Grand Rapids, MI @ Elevation
04.12.2026 U.S. Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues
04.14.2026 U.S. Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater
04.15.2026 U.S. Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre
04.17.2026 U.S. Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre
04.19.2026 U.S. Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club
04.20.2026 U.S. Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile
04.21.2026 U.S. Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre
04.22.2026 U.S. Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post
04.24.2026 U.S. Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theatre
04.25.2026 U.S. Pomona, CA @ The Glass House
04.26.2026 U.S. Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom
04.28.2026 U.S. Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
04.29.2026 U.S. Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
05.01.2026 U.S. Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
05.02.2026 U.S. Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell)
05.03.2026 U.S. Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819
05.05.2026 U.S. Richmond, VA @ Canal Club
05.06.2026 U.S. Baltimore, MD @ Nevermore Hall
05.07.2026 U.S. New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre

WORLDWIDE DATES
'THE DYING SUN TOUR' 2026
03.01.2026 UK Edinburgh @ The Liquid Room*
03.05.2026 IE Dublin @ The Academy
03.06.2026 UK Liverpool @ o2 Academy
03.07.2026 UK Leeds @ Stylus
03.08.2026 UK Nottingham @ Rescue Rooms
03.10.2026 UK. Norwich @ Epic Studios
03.12.2026 UK Bristol @ Electric Bristol
03.13.2026 UK Southampton @ The 1865
03.14.2026 UK Birmingham @ o2 Institute
*no DISEMBODIED TYRANT or BAEST

ABOUT BLEED FROM WITHIN

After 20 years, Bleed from Within have reached their Zenith. The Glasgow firebrands are one of the hardest working acts in metal: playing shows globally with everyone from Megadeth to Slipknot, all while writing and regularly releasing monstrous, exhilarating songs. The upward journey reaches new heights on their seventh album, which contains the band’s heaviest, catchiest and most intrepid music to date.

Bleed – vocalist Scott Kennedy, guitarists Craig “Goonzi” Gowans and Steven Jones, drummer Ali Richardson and bassist Davie Provan – have long been Scottish metal’s most valued sons, constantly at the vanguard of muscular-sounding music. First albums Humanity(2009) and Empire (2010) made them cult figureheads in the deathcore scene, before Uprising(2013) broadened their palate with groove metal adrenaline and melodic death metal prowess. It also marked their major-label debut, catapulting them onto tours with heavy royalty.

In 2018, the band returned with the ferocious Era. Then, follow-ups Fracture (2020) and Shrine(2022) proved their greatest triumphs to date, intertwining Scott’s snarls with Steven’s majestic singing. The millions of streams gathered by such singles as ‘The End of All We Know’, ‘Into Nothing’ and ‘Levitate’ proved Bleed had become the next big thing. On Zenith – which was announced alongside career-affirming tours with Slipknot, Trivium and Bullet for My Valentine – the quintet are primed to leap into superstardom.

Across 11 songs, Zenith explores the parameters of what pulse-pounding metal can do. ‘Violent Nature’ is the most attention-demanding opener Bleed have ever penned, accelerating from a distorted intro to an onslaught of drums, blitzkrieg riffs and layer upon layer of screams. Single ‘In Place of Your Halo’ is a heavier counterpoint: its hulking groove leads up to a surprising bagpipe section, keeping the band in touch with their homeland as they affirm themselves on the world’s stage. From the bold string sections throughout the album to finale ‘Edge of Infinity’, which rises from acoustic guitars and singing to an almighty crescendo, Bleed’s horizons have never been broader. Yet, their songs have never felt so invigorating across the board either.

Bleed From Within are:
Scott Kennedy - Vocals
Craig Gowans - Lead Guitar
Steven Jones - Rhythm Guitar & Vocals
David Provan - Bass
Ali Richardson - Drums

SVALBARD - Releases Final Song 'If We Could Still Be Saved'

November 17, 2025

Today, Svalbard have released their final song, 'If We Could Still Be Saved'.

Revealed two days before the start of their final UK headline tour, Svalbard open up for the final time. On the track, members Serena Cherry, Liam Phelan, Mark Lilley and Matt Francis tear through 5 minutes of heart-wrenching shoegaze and pumelling post-metal, delivering sharp bitter bile and shimmering lush melodies in equal measure. They bow out with the raw, crushing honesty and ingenious musicianship that they're cherished for.

Serena Cherry stated:

"We spend most of our lives unaware of finality. Blissfully oblivious to when those musical notes played will be our last.

So, when we can see an end in sight for something, it distorts the view. Like a funeral marked in your calendar a year in advance. Appreciation shows it's sheepish face and whispers: 'sorry I took so long.'

This is the last time we will release a song as Svalbard. Its a song not just heavy with riffs but heavy with sentiment, reflecting on our 15 years as a band. It's also a parting gift to all of the people who have supported us.

Think of it as the metal version of "Goodbye" by the Spice Girls!"

Stream 'If We Could Still Be Saved' here: https://Svalbard.bfan.link/if-we-could-still-be-saved
Watch the video for 'If We Could Still Be Saved' below:

Svalbard's latest and final record, The Weight Of The Mask, is their most devastatingly raw and beautiful work to-date, overflowing with mesmerising performances from Serena Cherry, Liam Phelan, Mark Lilley and Matt Francis, transcending boundaries across shoegaze, post-hardcore, black metal and more. Uncompromising and highly charged, the record spans themes intrinsic to humanity, such as emotional strength and depression, to unrequited love and vulnerability.

Order The Weight Of The Mask HERE
Listen to The Weight Of The Mask in full on YouTube HERE

Across a fifteen-year career, Svalbard have released four studio albums, three EPs and several split releases. Whilst continually refining their distinctive blend of euphoric black metal, post-rock and d-beat, they incorporated a few more surprising influences along the way. From soft, mournful singing to progressive guitar leads, which showcased a sensitive dynamic, lending impact to their most crushing moments - of which there are undoubtedly many. There’s been no poetry, no ambiguity - just direct, raw honesty as the quartet have tackled some very uncomfortable subjects head on. Svalbard are heavy in the most evocative sense of the word, with blunt lyrics equally as important as the music.

Svalbard previously shared this message to their fans:

"After much reflection, we have decided that 2026 will be the final year of Svalbard.

Our final UK tour will be in November 2025. Following that, we plan to do a final EU tour, a final Japanese tour and a few more select farewell shows in 2026.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us during our 15 years as a band. Your support has meant the world to us.

We've shared so many unforgettable moments with you all throughout our career, and we look forward to commemorating our final year as a band with you in 2026."

Serena Cherry also shared:

"From the moment we formed Svalbard in 2011, all we wanted was to play loud and play shows. Every single moment was exciting to us, from playing DIY squat shows to major metal festivals all over Europe. I think we will always feel a slight state of disbelief over what our noisy little band from Bristol managed to achieve.

We never wanted to create music that was easy to pigeonhole, and I feel proud that we always stayed true to ourselves musically and never restricted our creativity within the genre rule book.

The support we received over the years as a band is something that I will carry in my heart forever. It's a testament to the openmindedness of the metal community that our sound and our outspokenness was embraced with open arms.

I would like to say a very heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported Svalbard, it's been an incredible journey and we could not have done it without you."

Svalbard are:
Vocals/Guitar - Serena Cherry
Vocals/Guitar - Liam Phelan
Drums - Mark Lilley
Bass - Matt Francis

Nuclear Blast Records Announces Worldwide Signing of HOKKA

November 11, 2025

Nuclear Blast Records is proud to welcome HOKKA, a powerful new force in Finnish rock, to its global roster. The band unites three major names from Finland’s rock legacy: former BLIND CHANNEL frontman Joel Hokka, THE RASMUS founding member and former guitarist-songwriter Pauli Rantasalmi, and phenomenal young drummer Jimi Aslak.

HOKKA makes an explosive entrance with their debut single, 'In the Darkness', available today on all major streaming platforms: https://hokka.bfan.link/inthedarkness

Accompanied by an epic and visually stunning music video, the song introduces the signature elements of HOKKA’s sound: deep, dark, and cold Nordic melancholy fused with a modern rock edge. Their music channels the emotional intensity of early-2000s Finnish rock while pushing boldly into new territory with unapologetic energy and ambition.

Watch 'In the Darkness' now and experience the dawn of HOKKA ,Below

With a magnetic debut and a fearless creative vision, HOKKA is poised to become the next breakout act from Finland’s rich rock scene.
The band will make their first live appearance on Finnish YLE’s major New Year’s Eve TV show, broadcast live from Oulu-halli on December 31st.

"Different generations of Finnish rock are united for this newborn band proud to be part of Nuclear Blast Records roster." comments Joel Hokka

HOKKA is here to stay and slay.

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

social media:
Instagram: @joelhokka @jimiaslak @paulirantasalmi
Tiktok: @joelhokka @jimiaslak.
YouTube: @hokkasyndicate.

DESPISED ICON | SHADOW WORK OUT NOW + RELEASE TRACK VIDEO FOR TITLE SINGLE

November 2, 2025

Canadian deathcore pioneers DESPISED ICON unleash their seventh full-length album Shadow Work via Nuclear Blast Records. The album stands as the band's most fine-tuned and dynamic effort to date, balancing relentless speed, crushing grooves, and morbid melodies, while remaining true to their signature blend of extreme death metal and hardcore grit.

DESPISED ICON's new single, 'Shadow Work,' is an unflinching descent into inner turmoil and trauma. Backed by the band's trademark onslaught of blast beats and hardcore grit, the track chronicles a harrowing journey of self-reckoning and raw, cathartic healing. Watch the video visaulizer below.

Order Shadow Work:
https://despisedicon.bfan.link/shadow-work

In a few days, DESPISED ICON will join headliner's SANGUISUGABOGG on their U.S. tour. The 22-date trek, which includes DEFEATED SANITY, and CORPSE PILE as support, will kick off in Detroit on November 4th and make stops in Santa Ana, Houston and New York concluding on November 30th in Columbus, OH. Following the tour, the band will headline 2 sold-out hometown shows on December 6th and 7th at Club Soda.

11.04 Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall
11.05 Chicago, IL @ Metro
11.06 Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe (Old National Centre)
11.07 Lawrence, KS @ The Granada
11.08 Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
11.09 Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey
11.11 Phoenix, AZ @ The Nile Theater
11.12 Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
11.13 Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre
11.14 Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent
11.15 Las Vegas, NV @ Fremont Country Club
11.17 Dallas, TX @ Echo Lounge & Music Hall
11.18 Austin, TX @ Mohawk
11.19 Houston, TX @ Bad Astronaut
11.21 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
11.22 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
11.23 Charlotte, NC @ The Underground
11.25 Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre
11.26 Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
11.28 New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
11.29 Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
11.30 Columbus, OH @ The King of Clubs
12.06 Montreal, QC @ Club Soda *sold out*^
12.07 Montreal, QC @ Club Soda *sold out*^

^ - DESPISED ICON only

Shadow Work is now available in the following formats:

CD Jewelcase
Gold & Black Corona Vinyl

Shadow Work was produced by the band’s own Alex Erian and Eric Jarrin, while Christian Donaldson (CRYPTOPSY, SHADOW OF INTENT, SIGNS OF THE SWARM) handled mixing and mastering. The album marks a significant chapter for a band whose core lineup has remained largely unchanged since its inception. It’s a deeply introspective record that reflects both personal growth and the turbulence of the world around us. The artwork for the album was created by Eliran Kantor (HATEBREED, THY ART IS MURDER, CAVALERA).

BLACKBRIAR - Release New Single & Video 'The Fossilized Widow (Parlor Piano Version)'

October 31, 2025

In celebration of Samhain and All Hallows' Eve, Blackbriar are proud to release a piano parlour version of their recent track 'The Fosillized Widow', taken from new record A Thousand Little Deaths.

The track is a beautifully intimate version of the song simply including just piano and vocals, recorded and mixed/mastered by Joost van den Broek.

Blackbriar stated:
"We’ve re-recorded an intimate piano-and-vocal version of our song ‘The Fossilized Widow’ from our latest album. Our music really comes alive during spooky season, and this haunting rendition was especially created for these wonderfully eerie autumn nights."

Watch the video for 'The Fosillized Widow (Piano Parlour Version) Below.

Stream 'The Fosillized Widow (Piano Parlour Version) here: https://blackbriar.bfan.link/the-fossilized-widow-p

You can see Blackbriar performing some of their new songs live at their headline tour across Europe this month.

Blackbriar's new studio album, A Thousand Little Deaths, is out now. A modern masterpiece steeped in gothic mystique, featuring breathtaking tracks such as The Fossilized Widow, Floriography, A Last Sigh of Bliss, I Buried Us , Bluebeard's Chamber and Harpy.

Order/stream A Thousand Little Deaths: https://blackbriar.bfan.link/a-thousand-little-deaths

Few bands are capable of conjuring up such vivid cinematic vision as Blackbriar. The band’s lavish history of evocative dark fairytale storytelling and compelling gothic soundscapes continues to expand as we move further into 2025 and experience their third full length album, A Thousand Little Deaths. Tackling themes of love, loss, and death, Blackbriar seek to take all willing Thorns on a passionate and resounding journey filled once more with mesmerizing imagery, masterful lyricism, and dark symphonic metal power.

Expect even more big things for Blackbriar as 2025 continues along. With YouTube streams now reaching 71 million views and over 253,000 subscribers, and equally massive Spotify stats including a total of over 65 million streams, with over 190,000 monthly listeners who contribute to 1 million streams a month and 12 million streams per year, the world has taken notice of their distinctively macabre yet whimsical sense of metallic storytelling. Prepare to wrap yourself up in their seductive siren songs, and expect to be swept away on an unforgettable journey.

BLACKBRIAR is:
Zora Cock - VOCALS
René Boxem - DRUMS
Bart Winters - GUITARS
Robin Koezen - GUITARS
Siebe Sol Sijpkens - BASS
Ruben Wijga - KEYS

SOULFLY | RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'NO PAIN = NO POWER' + CHAMA OUT NOW!

October 28, 2025

Arizona extreme metal trailblazers SOULFLY deliver their tribally fueled thirteenth album CHAMA via Nuclear Blast Records. Once again, a remarkable testament to the Brazilian songwriter’s natural affinity for slamming yet rhythmic riffs that defined his signature sound to listeners around the world. A true return to the spiritual upbringing of SOULFLY that somehow bears a modern-day edge and vitality. Something that could only be attained by a true master of the craft, and Max has stunned us all again.

Heavy and utterly relentless, 'No Pain = No Power' is SOULFLY's unbreakable war cry. This punishing track captures the band in full battle mode—raw and driving—with guest firepower from Gabriel Franco (Unto Others), Ben Cook (No Warning), and the crushing guitar of Dino Cazares (Fear Factory). It's a defiant anthem: strength forged through struggle. Watch the music video directed by Zyon Cavalera and edited by Cody Longhere, Below.

Max Cavalera states, "To me this is the ultimate guest song and video. Nikolas Motta, Biaggio, Dino, Igor A, Bootsie, Gabe, and Ben made this a collective masterpiece! Zyon took this album and video to the next level. It’s the first time he wrote a script and directed a music video. Mixing UFC and Metal will hopefully inspire a whole new generation of fans! Chama!!"

Zyon Cavalera comments, “It feels like just yesterday watching UFC fights with my family talking about how cool it would be to connect with a fighter. Then we saw Pereira using ‘Itsari’ and were hooked ever since. ‘No Pain = No Power’ goes to show your dreams are not so far away.”

Order Chama:
https://soulfly.bfan.link/chama

SOULFLY head on their Favela Dystopia 2025 West Coast Tour.
with GO AHEAD AND DIE. The 17-date trek will kick off on November 1st in Roswell and head to Denver Spokane and Fresno before concluding in Flagstaff on November 23rd.

11.01 Roswell, NM @ The Liberty
11.02 El Paso, TX @ Lowbrow Palace MON
11.03 Gallup, NM @ Wowies Event Center
11.05 Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
11.06 Denver, CO @ The Federal Theater
11.07 Casper, WY @ Oil City Beer Company
11.08 Great Falls, MT @ The Newberry
11.09 Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
11.10 Richland, WA @ Ray's Golden Lion
11.16 Tacoma, WA @ Airport Tavern
11.17 Eugene, OR @ WOW Hall
11.18 Reno, NV @ Alpine
11.19 San Jose, CA @ The Ritz
11.20 Fresno, CA @ Strummer’s
11.21 Bakersfield, CA @ Temblor Brewing
11.22 Palmdale, CA @ Transplants Brewery
11.23 Flagstaff, AZ @ Monte Vista Hotel

Worldwide dates
01.24.2026 AU Mt Claremont @ Froth & Fury Fest - Perth 2026
01.26.2026 AU Brisbane @ The Tivoli *
01.27.2026 AU Newton @ Enmore Theatre
01.30.2026 AU Melbourne @ Forum Melbourne
01.30.2026 AU Wayville @ Froth & Fury Fest - Adelaide 2026
* - with NAILBOMB, SNOT

Purchase tickets here:
https://www.soulfly.com/tour

CHAMA was recorded at the Platinum Underground Studio in Mesa, Arizona by John Aquilino. John has worked with Max and company multiple times before and is not only a talented engineer but a family friend. The album was produced by Zyon Cavalera and Arthur Rizk. The latter was also responsible for the mixing and mastering. Rizk has not only worked with the Cavalera family numerous times before, but has also helped to shape the world of heavy metal in the modern day. SOULFLY enlisted Carletta Parrish to create the album artwork. For the album, Igor Amadeus Cavalera (GO AHEAD & DIE, NAILBOMB, HEALING MAGIC) played bass and Mike De Leon played guitar. The album also includes features from Dino Cazares (FEAR FACTORY) and Todd Jones (NAILS).

SOULFLY's line-up on Chama is :
Max Cavalera | Vocals & Guitar
Igor Amadeus Cavalera | Bass
Zyon Cavalera | Drums
Mike De Leon | Guitar

More information:
https://www.facebook.com/SoulflyOfficial
www.instagram.com/thesoulflytribe
www.x.com/thesoulflytribe
open.spotify.com/user/soulflyband
www.youtube.com/@soulfly
www.tiktok.com/@thesoulflytribe

EQUILIBRIUM - Reveal Sylvan Video For 'Borrowed Waters' Featuring Witchy-Pop Artist RONIIT

October 28, 2025

Pagan-metal wayfarers Equilibrium have revealed their new single, 'Borrowed Waters', featuring enchanting, witchy-pop artist Roniit. The track is the third single released from their new studio album, Equinox, due out on November 28th.

Equilibrium have unveiled an earthly, sylvan video for 'Borrowed Waters' also featuring Roniit, who bares her soul, in step with ancient tides.

René Berthiaume commented:
"This is the first original song of Equilibrium that has not been mostly written by me. I am very picky when it comes to the music, but when Jessy showed me the first demo, I immediately resonated with it. It is a very beautiful and fullfilling process to let other people dive into your project and be part of it. Also the collaboration with Roniit felt very natural. For me authenticity in art is super important and you can hear this also in her voice and see this in her video performance that she created for the song."

Jessica Rösch commented:
"'Borrowed Waters' is a song about surrender.
About learning to move and flow with life and with the natural world we’ve all forgotten about a little bit.
It speaks of cycles, of old memory and of a language older than us. Of what it means to belong to something much larger than yourself, larger than life itself.

The song was born out of a time when everything felt a kinda uncertain.
It’s also the first song I’ve ever written that isn’t for my own music project and the first one I don’t sing myself on, which made the process feel incredibly intimate in a completely new way. Hearing someone else carry my words and melodies was so so deeply moving.
Roniit captured the spirit and soul of 'Borrowed Waters' in the most profound way and I feel endlessly grateful for her.

It’s an incredible honour to have this song on the album.
Working with René on music feels like we speak a language only we understand, even without words.
Our writing styles are very different, yet somehow they fit together perfectly."

Roniit commented:
"I grew up listening to pagan and symphonic metal, and it’s a huge influence on my witchy dark-pop sound. Collaborating with Equilibrium felt like a full circle moment, returning to my metal roots while bringing my own magic into it. Above all, the message of Borrowed Waters really spoke to me. As someone who lives in the forest and practices magic, I see how we are part of nature, not separate from it. The modern world has pulled us further and further away, but this song is a reminder that we still belong to the earth, and that message feels important to share."

Pre-order Equinox here:
https://equilibrium.bfan.link/equinox

You can watch the video for 'Borrowed Waters' Below.

Stream 'Borrowed Waters' here:
https://equilibrium.bfan.link/borrowed-waters

Equinox will be available in the following formats:

CD Jewelcase
Vinyl - clear with brown marbled colour

About EQUILIBRIUM:

The world is spinning faster these days. Chaos, division and destruction hang heavy in the air. But music has long been humanity’s most vital defense against the turbulent tides of time. A band whose very name is a plea for balance and unity, Equilibrium have been making life-affirming music for nearly 25 years, and as they return after a lengthy hiatus, the German legends are more committed than ever to spreading some positivity and hope to the masses.

As they prepare to release their seventh and greatest album to date, the mighty Equinox, creative mainstays René Berthiaume and Jessica Rösch stand proudly at the forefront of modern metal, ushering in an inspirational new era. With a brand new singer, Fabian Getto, leading the charge, Equinox is this band’s most distinctive and powerful statement to date.

Equinox showcases a band in full control of their sonic and spiritual world, with songs that bring their cherished trademarks and authentic instrumentation together with new technology, electronic elements and giant, stirring melodies that rip from the speakers like proclamations from ancient gods. From the joyous rush of recent singles 'Gnosis' and the melo-death inspired 'Bloodwood', to the effortless, cross-pollinated mastery of 'Earth Tongue', 'Legends' and the show-stopping 'Nexus', Equilibrium have never sounded more potent or passionate.

Equinox was recorded and produced by Equilibrium themselves, with some significant help from an assortment of guest musicians – including ex-Eluveitie violinist Shir-Ran Yinon and members of Dutch Viking metal band Heidevolk - and particularly from studio guru and multi-instrumentalist Danny McCook, who oversaw the album’s mixing process.

Inspired by their experiences with other creatives, Equilibrium have also made the decision to embrace authenticity in every aspect of their art. Equinox is adorned with artwork created by Jessica Rösch with her own hands and without any input from A.I. or any other technology. The end result is stunning and speaks volumes about this band’s desire to keep things real.

In turbulent times, real art keeps us all grounded in the things that really matter. Equinox is a statement of intent from a band reborn. Equilibrium have made great music in the past, but never with this much fire and focus. Brimming with smart ideas, anthemic melodies and crushing, state-of-the-art modern metal with an organic, folk-fuelled twist, it kicks open this new chapter in the band’s story with an exhilarating, heartfelt flourish.

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CONJURER - Release Third Album "Unself"

October 24, 2025

British metal heavyweights CONJURER today release their incredible third album, Unself, via Nuclear Blast Records. In celebration of the day, the quartet have also revealed the video for focus track 'All Apart'.

Watch the video for 'All Apart' below;

Order Unself here:
https://conjurer.bfan.link/unself

CONJURER's co-vocalist and guitarist Dani Nightingale states: "I approached this song with the idea in mind of the first bricks that make up the metaphorical wall someone might put (or find) between them and their surroundings, the world they inhabit, both physical and metaphysical. For many people in a similar or comparable position to mine, those initial instances of disassociation and alienation begin at school, when one is first integrated into a social and educational environment with their peers and those who watch over them.

"I can’t describe what it’s like to be vilified for behaviours and traits that are just normal and natural to you, but because no-one understands you – not even yourself – you’re forced to adhere to things you don’t understand and become something you’re not."

CONJURER will be touring Unself across the UK and Europe in November. UK dates will be supported by Pijn and Death Goals.
Ticket link: linktr.ee/conjureruk
Full dates can be found at https://www.conjureruk.com/live

This record is the sound of four individuals living with more purpose and as a consequence creating with more purpose. Unself sees them reaching out to offer community, catharsis and connection. CONJURER remain true to their original mission - they’re still having fun, playing interesting heavy music - but now that music is imbued with the power that comes from opening themselves up to others, at first within the band, and now beyond.

Conjurer are:
Brady Deeprose | guitars, vocals
Dani Nightingale | guitars, vocals
Conor Marshall | bass
Noah See | drums

Conjurer online:
https://www.facebook.com/conjureruk
https://x.com/ConjurerUK
https://www.instagram.com/conjureruk
https://www.conjureruk.com

TESTAMENT | PARA BELLUM OUT NOW + RELEASE ANIMATED VIDEO FOR THE SINGLE, 'HIGH NOON'

October 10, 2025

Bay Area thrash metal icons TESTAMENT return with their fourteenth studio album, Para Bellum, which is out today via Nuclear Blast Records. The album stands as both a battle cry and an observation of humanity's uneasy alliance with its own creations. As technology accelerates and disconnection grows, Para Bellum sees TESTAMENT reflecting the modern chaos through music that’s urgent, sharp, and unflinchingly human.

Testament's newest single, 'High Noon,' is a Wild West adventure set to music, evoking images of duels and gunslingers. The song offers a nod to the band's acclaimed The Gathering period, yet successfully incorporating fresh, contemporary elements, demonstrating the band's forward momentum. Watch the animated video for 'High Noon' created by Freakshot Films, below.

Chuck Billycomments, "We are so fired up about the release ofPara Bellum. There were a lot of hours spent putting this together. These new songs put me out of my comfort zone as a vocalist but the final result I am very proud of what I accomplished. See you in the pit.🤘🏼."

Order Para Bellum on the format of your choice here:
https://testament.bfan.link/para-bellum

Para Bellum was recorded with Juan Urteaga, mixed by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, and was mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios. The album is extremely polished and operating at full throttle. The band once again enlisted Eliran Kantor tocreate the album artwork. In an era flooded by AI-generated imagery. the hand painted creation encapsulates the album’s essence: a serene angel made of missiles, an explosion turned halo, surrounded by shovel-bearing cultists with books strapped to their faces.

From first note to last breath, Para Bellum is an album by warriors—crafted in chaos, and built to outlast the wars to come!

TESTAMENT live dates:

European Tour
10.10.2025 UK Manchester @ Manchester Academy
10.11.2025 UK London @ O2 Forum Kentish Town
10.12.2025 BE Antwerp @ Trix
10.13.2025 DE Stuttgart @ LKA Longhorn
10.14.2025 DE Hamburg @ Große Freiheit 36
10.16.2025 CH Pratteln @ Z7 Konzertfabrik
10.17.2025 DE Wiesbaden @ Schlachthof
10.18.2025 IT Milan @ Live Club
10.19.2025 DE Saarbruecken @ Garage
10.21.2025 SI Ljubljana @ Media Center
10.22.2025 AT Vienna @ Arena
10.23.2025 PL Wroclaw @ A2
10.24.2025 DE Munich @ TonHalle
10.25.2025 DE Oberhausen @ Turbinenhalle
10.26.2025 NL Utrecht @ Tivoli Vredenburg - Ronda

TESTAMENT is:
Chuck Billy | Vocals
Eric Peterson | Guitar
Alex Skolnick | Guitar
Steve DiGiorgio | Bass
Chris Dovas | Drums

EQUILIBRIUM - Announce New Album Equinox + Release Single/Video 'I'll Be Thunder'

October 1, 2025

Cinematic, folk-metal trailblazers Equilibrium are thrilled to announce that their new studio album, Equinox, will be released on November 28th via Nuclear Blast Records. Today they've also released firey new single 'I'll Be Thunder' accompanied by a raw, earthy performance video.

Equilibrium commented:
"'I'll Be Thunder' is a very impulsive song that shows the experimental and uncompromising side of Equilibrium. Therefore we tried to emphasise this with a unique, archaic performance video. The whole visual concept, set design and costumes have been hand crafted by Jessica Rösch again. I love this song, because while the notes of it came intuitively to my mind, the lyrics are about self-empowerment, breaking free from limitations, and embracing one’s true strength and authenticity.
It is also the perfect moment to announce our upcoming album "Equinox", which is all about authenticity, reconnection with and rediscovering our own art. It took a long time to go through this process since a lot has happened throughout the last few years in the history of Equilibrium. It represents the bright and dark side of our music and we can't wait to share the whole thing with the world and enlighten this new chapter. The album contains all the cinematic, folky, harsh and soft elements an Equilibrium album should have."

Pre-order Equinox here:
https://equilibrium.bfan.link/equinox

You can watch the video for 'I'll Be Thunder' below:

Stream 'I'll Be Thunder' here:
https://equilibrium.bfan.link/illbethunder

Equilibrium are currently touring in mainland Europe alongside Dark Tranquility, Soen and IOTUNN.

Tickets are available here:
https://equilibrium-metal.net/en/shows/

About EQUILIBRIUM:

Equinox was recorded and produced by Equilibrium themselves, with some significant help from an assortment of guest musicians – including ex-Eluveitie violinist Shir-Ran Yinon and members of Dutch Viking metal band Heidevolk- and particularly from studio guru and multi-instrumentalist Danny McCook, who oversaw the album’s mixing process.

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SOULFLY | RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'NIHILIST' FEAT. TODD JONES OF NAILS

September 28, 2025

Arizona, extreme metal trailblazers SOULFLY will deliver their tribally fueled thirteenth album CHAMA on October 24th 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. Once again, a remarkable testament to the Brazilian songwriter’s natural affinity for slamming yet rhythmic riffs that defined his signature sound to listeners around the world. A true return to the spiritual upbringing of SOULFLY that somehow bears a modern-day edge and vitality. Something that could only be attained by a true master of the craft, and Max has stunned us all again.

The latest song from SOULFLY 'Nihilist' continues the Cavalera family legacy with a track that is a testament to raw aggression. The song features the bands legendary sound enhanced by the evolving role of Zyon Cavalera as producer. The track not only delivers on the band's hallmark sound but it injects a modern, vital, sonic assault onto the listener and features Todd Jones of NAILS. Watch the music video directed by Costin Chioreanu, Below.

Max Cavalera comments, “My lyrics are inspired by LG of Entombed and Nihilist. He left this earth in 2021 and he was always a big influence on me. This is one of the heaviest songs on the record and I love the fact that we went to Bulgaria to make the video. Todd Jones is the special guest on the song, delivering the hardest line on the record. ‘I don’t believe in anything!’”

Mike De Leon states, "From the depths of the deepest tribes, we bring you the new Soulfly. This being my first official video ever with the guys, is a complete honor. Enjoy it, crank it up and start the living room mosh pits!"

Pre-order/pre-save Chama::
https://soulfly.bfan.link/chama

Stream 'Nihilist' feat. Todd Jones of NAILS:
https://soulfly.bfan.link/nihilist

Chama is now available for pre-order in the following formats:

CD Jewel
Vinyl
- Yellow and Orange Corona (Worldwide)
- Transparent Red w/ White Splatter (Nuclear Blast)
- Red and Black Marbled (Revolver Exclusive)
- Picture Disc (SOULFLY Exclusive)
SOULFLY T-Shirt

ZETRA - Release Dark Ambient Remix Of Debut Album Titled 'Zetra: The Floor Eternal'

September 25, 2025

The portal has reopened.

Honouring the one-year anniversary of their debut self-titled album, spectral duo Zetra have released a dark ambient, electronic remix of the record, in collaboration with theKeymaker.

Zetra: The Floor Eternal has been released digitally today via Nuclear Blast Records.

Zetra commented:
"In celebration of the one year anniversary of the release of our debut full length record, ‘Zetra’, we present a complete reimagining of the album in the form of dark ambient, electronic pieces. Titled ‘Zetra: The Floor Eternal’, this release marks the completion of ‘Zetra I’ and the end of an era.

Experience Zetra in a new form. This music is intended to accompany you in moments of relaxation, meditation, focused listening or in the background while your mind is elsewhere.

‘Zetra: The Floor Eternal’ was recorded in collaboration with theKeymaker, with the following synthesizers:
Behringer MonoPoly, SY1, Wasp & Solina, Moog Minitaur, Akai RhythmWolf & TomCat, Korg MS20, Roland JX8P

Zetra Loves You."

Listen to Zetra: The Floor Eternal below:

Zetra recently announced a 13-date UK and European tour for later this year supporting Loathe, accompanied by Love Is Noise.

ZETRA 2025 TOUR DATES
supporting Loathe
w/ Love Is Noise

Tickets are on sale via LOATHE

Zetra's recent digital EP 'Believe' is out now, listen HERE.

The 5-track, goth-pop masterpiece includes focus track and EP opener 'The Angel Cries', new wave infused single 'The Spider' and sparkly, shoe-gaze number 'So', as well as a dramatic, alt-metal soaked cover of Kittie's iconic track 'Charlotte' featuring Justine Jones from Employed To Serve.

Shrouded in mystery, the UK duo blend elements of shoegaze, synth, and post-punk into a sound that is other-worldly and spellbinding. Emerging from the underground with a haunting visual aesthetic of cloaked figures and vintage analog synths, ZETRA have already begun to carve a devoted cult following.

ZETRA were recently awarded The Great Escape's Steve Strange Award for 2025, following their performance at the festival earlier this year. The award celebrates boundary-breaking new talent and the legacy of the iconic music agent Steve Strange.

The pair recently supported mysterious new act PRESIDENT in London.

RELIQA - Return With Pounding New Single 'Your Touch'

September 24, 2025

Sydney alternative metal outfit Reliqa are back with pounding new single, 'Your Touch', a genre-blending anthem about ambition’s darker side and the risk of losing sight of what you love, out now via Greyscale Records and Nuclear Blast.

Written in close collaboration with artist and producer James McKendrick (Void of Vision), 'Your Touch' blends the quartet's trademark progressive metalcore roots with bright, dance-driven textures, pushing deeper into newfound sonic territory on their follow-up to last year's debut album Secrets of the Future.

"Your Touch is a continuation of a close-to-heart idea we started exploring on Secrets of the Future, about the fear of ambition going too far," says the band. "It’s about having tunnel vision, where your sight’s set on a single target so narrowly that one day you realise you’ve left everything you love behind. The song is full of outer space imagery for that reason - it felt like a fitting metaphor for making bold moves that leave you more isolated than ever."

The music video, directed by Colin Jeffs of Ten of Swords Media, sees the band in a spacecraft-like setting that mirrors the song’s themes of confinement, ambition and isolation. Watch it below.

Since rising out of Sydney’s underground, Reliqa have established themselves as one of Australia's most exciting new prospects. Trailblazers in their own right, they've shared stages with the likes of BABYMETAL, Spiritbox, Periphery, Make Them Suffer and more, as well as touring with Good Things Festival last year. Their 2024 debut album showcased a band leaving no stone unturned in their quest for total musical expression, harnessing the most savage and passionate elements of modern metal fused with electronica, pop, prog and post-hardcore for the thrill of it.

With every new experience, they have endeavoured to bottle everything they felt and feed off it as much as possible as they look to the next milestone. Remembering exactly how it felt to watch their dreams playing out before them and using it as a light as they venture into the unknown.

'Your Touch' is the next leap in Reliqa's unstoppable ascent. Out now via Greyscale Records & Nuclear Blast. Stream it HERE.

GATES TO HELL | RELEASE NEW SINGLE ' DISFIGURED' + KICK -OFF FALL DATES ON SEPTEMBER 20TH!

September 16, 2025

Louisville natives GATES TO HELL deliver a pure shot of adrenaline with their new digital single, "Disfigured'. The song is a brutally heavy, all-killer-no-filler track—essentially one long, punishing breakdown.The track is a b-side from the band's recent album release
Death Comes To All which was recorded, mixed and mastered by Randy LeBoeuf.

GATES TO HELL comments, "We wrote this kind of intro track a few years ago, a few days before we got to tour with Dying Fetus. It didn’t end up on the record we released earlier this year but we still wanted it to get released and when we got an offer to tour with DF again we felt this was a perfect time to drop this B sides track. When we played it on that tour in 2023 it really got the crowd moving every night so we are stoked that we finally have it out for the world to bang their heads to. Don’t forget to come check us out on tour with Dying Fetus and Mugshot."

'Disfigured' Below.

On September 20th, GATES TO HELL will head out on a 24-day trek which will include performances at New England Metal & Hardcore Fest, Louder Than Life as well as join headliners DYING FETUS on their 'Into The Cesspool' US/Canadian 2025 tour with MUGSHOT. Following the tour, the band will end the year with a show on December 13th in Albany, New York. GATES TO HELL will continue their extensive touring in the New Year kicking-off the a run in Europe with SANGUISUGABOGG with openers FULCI and CELESTIAL SANCTUARY.

DYING FETUS 'Into The Cesspool' US/CAN 2025 tour
with MUGSHOT.
09.24 Norfolk, VA @ The Annex
09.25 Charlotte, NC @ Underground
09.26 Greenville, SC @ Radio Room
09.27 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade*
09.28 Birmingham, AL @ Workplay Theater
09.30 Ft. Worth, TX @ Tulips
10.01 El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar & Grill
10.02 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
10.06 Seattle, WA @ The Showbox
10.07 Portland, OR @ Dantes
10.08 Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw Theater
10.10 Calgary, AB @ Mac Ballroom
10.11 Edmonton, AB @ Starlite Room
10.13 Winnipeg, MB @ Park Theater
10.14 Fargo, ND @ The Sanctuary
10.15 Minneapolis, MN @ The Varsity
10.16 Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
10.17 Rock Island, IL @ Skylark QC ^
10.18 Joliet, IL @ The Forge
10.19 Grand Rapids, MI @ Elevation
10.20 Cleveland, OH @ The Roxy
* GATES TO HELL + MUGSHOT Only
^ GATES TO HELL only

Festival + Other Dates
09.20 Worcester, MA @ New England Metal & Hardcore Fest
09.21 Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life
12.13 Albany, NY @ Empire Live

For more information on the tour, please visit: www.gatestohellofficial.com/tour-dates

Fueled by youthful ambition and a sharp creative focus, the band enlisted Randy LeBoeuf. The partnership resulted in raw intensity with a sharpened sense of precision, elevating their sound to new heights. Their album artwork—crafted by WYRMWALK—offers a fitting representation of the blood-soaked dread and suffocating darkness that Death Comes to All unleashes.

Death Comes To All is available in a variety of formats including CD Jewel, LP Vinyl in a purple swirl, light blue splatter (band exclusive), and purple and white swirl with black splatter (Life and Death Brigade Festival | New England Metal & Hardcore Festival exclusive) as well as a T-shirt. Also available is a special edition 7-inch containing the band's first single 'Next To Bleed' from the full-length album.

Order/stream Death Comes to All:
https://gth.bfan.link/death-comes-to-all

TESTAMENT | RELEASE ANIMATED VIDEO FOR SECOND SINGLE, 'SHADOW PEOPLE'

September 14, 2025

Bay Area thrash metal icons TESTAMENT returns this Fall with their fourteenth studio album, Para Bellum, which will be released on October 10th via Nuclear Blast Records. The album stands as both a battle cry and an observation of humanity's uneasy alliance with its own creations. As technology accelerates and disconnection grows, Para Bellum sees TESTAMENTreflecting the modern chaos through music that’s urgent, sharp, and unflinchingly human.

The band's latest single, 'Shadow People,' is a haunting and groovy track that will have you looking over your shoulder. It creates a vivid sense of unease and dread - both lyrically and musically - as if something from the unknown is coming for you. Watch the animated video created by Freakshot Films, below.

Stream 'Shadow People' here:
https://testament.bfan.link/shadow-people

Pre-order or pre-save Para Bellumon the format of your choice here:
https://testament.bfan.link/para-bellum

DESPISED ICON | RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW SINGLE 'DEATH OF AN ARTIST'

September 13, 2025

Canadian deathcore pioneers DESPISED ICON return with their seventh full-length album, Shadow Work which will be released on October 31, 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. Their first new music in six years, the album stands as the band's most fine-tuned and dynamic effort to date, balancing relentless speed, crushing grooves, and morbid melodies, while remaining true to their signature blend of extreme death metal and hardcore grit.

Driven by DESPISED ICON's trademark fusion of explosive blast beats and crushing breakdowns, 'Death of an Artist' is a merciless journey through the psychological turmoil of self-doubt, ego death, and rebirth. Defined by raw intensity and unyielding resolve, the lyrics follow a powerful journey of transformation: an artist confronts fading dreams and broken promises before emerging stronger through ruin and redemption. Watch the music video directed by Jessy Fuchs, below.

DESPISED ICON's Alex Erian comments, "We promised a rollercoaster with this record, and it’s time to deliver. Where “Over My Dead Body” leaned into crushing grooves and dissonance, 'Death Of An Artist' pushes the pedal down with pure speed and technicality. This one is not only my favorite track on the album, it’s also the most personal. You can hear the echoes of the classic Death Metal bands that shaped us running through some of these riffs. We’re just getting started. Thanks for listening."

Pre-order/pre-save Shadow Work:
https://despisedicon.bfan.link/shadow-work

Stream 'Death Of An Artist': https://despisedicon.bfan.link/death-of-an-artist

Shadow Work is now available for pre-order in the following formats:

CD Jewelcase
Gold & Black Corona Vinyl

Earlier this week, DESPISED ICON announced they would join headliner's SANGUISUGABOGG on their U.S. tour. Joining the package as support are DEFEATED SANITY, and CORPSE PILE. Prior to the 22-date trek, the band will make appearances at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. The run will conclude with 2 headliner hometown shows on December 6th (sold out) and 7th at Club Soda.

09.20 Worcester, MA @ New England Metal and Hardcore Festival ^
11.04 Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall
11.05 Chicago, IL @ Metro
11.06 Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe (Old National Centre)
11.07 Lawrence, KS @ The Granada
11.08 Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
11.09 Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey
11.11 Phoenix, AZ @ The Nile Theater
11.12 Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
11.13 Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre
11.14 Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent
11.15 Las Vegas, NV @ Fremont Country Club
11.17 Dallas, TX @ Echo Lounge & Music Hall
11.18 Austin, TX @ Mohawk
11.19 Houston, TX @ White Oak (Downstairs)
11.21 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
11.22 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
11.23 Charlotte, NC @ The Underground
11.25 Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre
11.26 Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
11.28 New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
11.29 Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
11.30 Columbus, OH @ The King of Clubs
12.06 Montreal, QC @ Club Soda *sold out* ^
12.07 Montreal, QC @ Club Soda *Second show added* ^

BEYOND THE BLACK - release new single/video 'The Art Of Being Alone' feat. Lord Of The Lost

September 12, 2025

Symphonic metal sensation BEYOND THE BLACK are excited to share the third single from their eagerly awaited upcoming studio album, Break The Silence, which is due to be released on January 9th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.

The emotional anthem 'The Art Of Being Alone' features none other than Chris Harms of acclaimed German metal band Lord Of The Lost on guest vocals, and lyrically deals with important contemporary issues such as mental health, self-empowerment and positive life perception. A video that has been released alongside the single illustrates the feeling of being alone and cornered, but towards the end, it shows the path to self-awareness and ultimately, a way out of this mental prison.

Singer Jennifer Haben commented:
“‘The Art Of Being Alone’ is one of the most emotional songs for us since it‘s born from personal battles and quiet reflections. We wanted it to be fragile and powerful at the same time and we believe many of you will find your own story between its lines. Having Chris Harms join us with his uniquely intense voice and personality felt absolutely perfect and brought a depth to this track that made it even more special.”

Chris Harms (Lord Of The Lost) added:
"This duet was long overdue! For more than 10 years now, LORD OF THE LOST and BEYOND THE BLACK have been crossing paths — we like and appreciate each other and it was kind of obvious that Jenny’s and my voices would work great together. Now we’ve finally made it happen and created this powerful, goosebump-inducing song together! I’m really happy about it!"

BEYOND THE BLACK's sixth full length Break The Silence is a concept album rooted in melodic metal with ethno influences, it explores themes of communication, inner strength, resilience and the urgent need to reconnect in a divided world. Tracks like 'Let There Be Rain', '(La Vie Est Un) Cinéma', 'Ravens' and 'The Flood' examine how words – and their absence – shape our reality. It’s an emotional, multi-layered experience that mirrors today’s complex world and invites fans to be part of this new chapter.

PRE-ORDER / PRE-SAVE THE NEW ALBUM BREAK THE SILENCE:
https://beyondtheblack.bfan.link/break-the-silence-album

LISTEN TO 'THE ART OF BEING ALONE':
https://beyondtheblack.bfan.link/the-art-of-being-alone

WATCH THE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'THE ART OF BEING ALONE (FEAT. LORD OF THE LOST)' BELOW:

BEYOND THE BLACK
'RISING HIGH' HEADLINE TOUR 2026

TICKETS HERE: https://beyond-the-black.com/#tour

About BEYOND THE BLACK:

German symphonic metal band BEYOND THE BLACK have become one of the most exciting forces in modern symphonic metal, carving an impressive path since their formation. It started with their debut album in 2015: Songs Of Love And Death was an instant success and stayed strong in the German Top15 for weeks, earning the Metal Hammer Award for “Best Debut.” Its successor Lost In Forever (2016) entered the German charts at #4 and paved the way for a major tour through Germany, the UK, Russia and Japan. Since their live debut in 2014, the band has played the world’s biggest metal festivals like Wacken Open Air and supported international metal acts such as AEROSMITH, KORN, SCORPIONS, SAXON, and WITHIN TEMPTATION.

With the release of their third album Heart Of The Hurricane, BEYOND THE BLACK launched their first European headline tour in fall 2019 – over 20 shows in 10 countries, most of them sold out. The band returned to the studio soon after and in June 2020 released the highly anticipated Horizons, which entered the German album charts at #3 (CH #6, AT #16, BE #53).

After the pandemic-induced break, BEYOND THE BLACK came back stronger than ever: Following a successful European tour in fall 2022, their self-titled fifth album BEYOND THE BLACK dropped in January 2023, charting in several countries (DE #2, UK #2 Rock, CH #6, AT #12, SE #12, US #7 Top New Artist) and marking a new career high.

Following a powerful festival summer, the band toured Australia and New Zealand for the first time in late 2023, as special guests of Swedish metal act THE HALO EFFECT. In early 2024, BEYOND THE BLACK played their most successful European headline tour to date – Dancing In The Dark – followed by more celebrated shows across the continent that summer.

In early 2025, the band reached another milestone with their first-ever Latin America tour, playing headline shows in Argentina, Chile and Mexico, as well as performing at Brazil’s renowned Bangers Open Air. In summer 2025, they will once again take the stage at Europe’s most prestigious festivals, including Wacken Open Air, Hellfest and Graspop.

The excitement continues as BEYOND THE BLACK launch their next European headline tour, Rising High, kicking off in January 2026, tied with the release of their highly anticipated sixth studio album Break The Silence.

FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY | RELEASE MUSIC VIDEO FOR 'IT COMES FOR YOU'

September 9, 2025

Prolific metal band FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY deliver an unrelenting standalone single, perfectly titled 'It Comes For You'. The track is an aggressive, full-throttle journey right out of the gate; masterfully blending the band's older sound with the high-caliber production and songwriting that has become a hallmark of FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY. 'It Comes For You' was recorded earlier this year at Graphic Nature Audio in Kinnelon NJ with the bands own Will Putney handling the production, mixing and mastering. The cover artwork was created by Jorden Haley.

Watch the visual onslaught that Eric Richter at Channel 13 Productions created for 'It Comes For You', below:

FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY's Will Putney states, "An aggressive offering from our camp felt like an appropriate response to the current climate of class disparity and political overreach. Sometimes I feel like we’re beating a dead horse over here but it’s important to consistently remind the listener to remain intolerant of such authoritarian rule. Believe it or not, but one day, it comes for you."

Stream/purchase 'It Comes For You':
https://ffaa.bfan.link/it-comes-for-you

Last year, the band released their seventh studio album The Nothing That Is which featured the singles 'Hostage', 'Savior Of None / Ashes Of All', 'Lower Purpose', and 'Red Horizon'. Stream/purchase The Nothing That Is at https://ffaa.bfan.link/the-nothing-that-is

In less than 3 weeks, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY will join KILLSWITCH ENGAGE on their headlining tour across UK and Europe. The 25-date trek will kick-off in off on September 29th in Lisbon and will make stops in London and Berlin before concluding in Helsinki on December 3rd. Joining them for the complete tour is DECAPITATED whereas the first leg of the tour will have HATEBREED and the second leg will include EMPLOYED TO SERVE.

Tickets for all upcoming shows are available now. For additional information, visit: https://fitforanautopsy.co/pages/tour

Today, the band also announces their Australian headlining dates. Support for the 7-date run will include BODYSNATCHER, VOLATILE WAYS and PAIN BODY.
Tickets for the Australian dates will go on sale on September 11 at https://fitforanautopsy.co/pages/tour

About:
FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY’s acclaimed 2022 album On What the Future Holds was the band’s highest-charting release to date, becoming the first of their six full-lengths to reach the Top 25 of the Billboard 200. But while some musicians would take such an achievement as a cue to duplicate whatever worked last time, or maybe even tailor their sound to boost its commercial appeal, the band—vocalist Joe Badolato, guitarists Will Putney, Patrick Sheridan, and Tim Howley, bassist Peter Spinazola, and drummer Josean Orta—simply continued to evolve along their own path. The Nothing That Is, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY’s seventh and latest album (and third for Nuclear Blast), bears no sign whatsoever of commercial concession or rehashed past glories. Instead, the ten-song album finds the band exploring moodier textures and deeper emotions that add new power and dynamics to their already brutal and complex music, while also completely tuning out the ambient noise of passing musical trends and the expectations of the outside world. Produced by Putney at his Graphic Nature Audio studio in Kinnelon, New Jersey, The Nothing That Is is an album filled with anger, frustration, and crushing despair. Songs like "Hostage", "Red Horizon", "Lower Purpose", and the pummeling title track grapple with the horrors that the human race has unnecessarily inflicted upon the world, while the epic, introspective closer "The Silver Sun" reflects bitterly upon our uncertain future. Built to be listened to in its entirety in a single sitting, The Nothing That Is flows like the gripping soundtrack to a documentary film of our increasingly dystopian existence. A ringing wake-up call for humanity and a thoroughly intense listening experience, The Nothing That Is brims with both aggression and melody, it's bracing music is delivered with the confidence of a band that has honed its skills and forged its sense of purpose through fifteen-plus years of all-out live shows. Sufficiently secure of their place in the metal firmament to let their music go wherever feels right for a particular song, FIT FOR AN AUTOPSY have delivered what may well be the greatest album of their career.

TEETH | RELEASE VISUALIZER VIDEO FOR THEIR NEW SINGLE 'BLUE AND COLD'

September 8, 2025

Coming off a string of SOLD OUT shows with the CANCER BATS and a North American direct support run with NORMA JEAN, Canadian hardcore/metal powerhouse TEETH delivered their latest offering in the form of a 2 song EP. l Am the Way to Oblivion is raw and features unrelenting aggression while serving blended chaotic riffs, crushing breakdowns, and visceral intensity.

Today, the band release the chaotic video visualizer for the track 'Blue And Cold' off l Am the Way to Oblivion. Watch the video below:

TEETH comments, “'Blue and Cold' was inspired by the loss of a close friend and bandmate who passed away in my arms. It’s a song born from grief, the fight to hold on, and the lasting impact of that night."

Stream l Am the Way to Oblivion:
https://teeth.bfan.link/i-am-the-way-to-oblivion

Later this week, TEETH will kick-off back to back Fall treks. On the 12th, they will join HE IS LEGEND on their 20th anniversary of Suck Out the Poison. The 11-date trek will include EYES SET TO KILL, and DOWNSWING as well as see the band perform at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival. A few days later, they will head out with FOXLAKE on their 'The New World Heat Tour 2025' with KAONASHI.

Festival dates
09.20 Worcester, MA @ New England Metal and Hardcore Festival

HE IS LEGEND Suck Out the Poison Tour
w/ EYES SET TO KILL, and DOWNSWING.

09.12 Brooklyn, NY @ Meadows
09.13 Lowell, MA @ Tafetta
09.14 Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom
09.16 Philadelphia, PA @ Johnny Brenda's
09.17 Albany, NY @ Empire Underground
09.18 Buffalo, NY @ Rec Room
09.19 Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground
09.23 Joliet, IL @ The Forge
09.24 Covington, KY @ Madison Theater
09.25 Asheville, NC @ Eulogy
09.26 Raleigh, NC @ Chapel of Bones

FOXLAKE on their 'The New World Heat Tour 2025'
with KAONASHI.

09.30 Toledo, OH @ Frankies
10.01 Columbus, OH @ Summit
10.02 Knoxville, TN @ Karn's Community Center
10.03 Nashville , TN @ '58
10.04 Panama City, FL @ T's
10.05 New Orleans, LA @ Southport Music Hall
10.07 Memphis, TN @ Growler's
10.08 Oklahoma City, OK @ New Spot