Nervosa Share New Single"Impending Doom" — LISTEN // New Album "Slave Machine" Out 4/3!

Metal heroines NERVOSA unleash the opening track to their upcoming album, Slave Machine, as a third single. "Impending Doom" builds up menacingly, using thunderous riffs and speedy drums to share sinister social observations and establish the women's dominance in the scene. Produced by Martin Furia of German thrash legends DESTRUCTION, "Impending Doom" blends old-school power with a modern twist, showcasing NERVOSA's view into the future. The accompanying album Slave Machine will be out this Friday, April 3, via Napalm Records.

NERVOSA about "Impending Doom":
"Dark vibes with epic sensation, a very powerful song to introduce our new album, which marks a big step in our career."

Watch the Official Music Video for "Impending Doom" Below:

NERVOSA unleashe another round of fury on their new album, Slave Machine, out April 3 via Napalm Records. Their sixth album shows the Brazilian modern thrash metal band releasing their inner beasts at staggering speed and with formidable emphasis. Having performed at the biggest metal festivals worldwide, from Wacken to Hellfest, and making a lasting impression on fans and critics alike, NERVOSA aim to consolidate their standing as genre frontrunners. With founding guitarist Prika Amaral established as their new singer with their previous record, Jailbreak (2023), they tear through the scene with the force of a sledgehammer.

NERVOSA erupt as a metal volcano with their latest record. Never settling, always exploring, one staggering riff after another, Slave Machine is a crushing statement — it comes, sees, and conquers.

NERVOSA about Slave Machine:
"Slave Machine is the most brutal and melodic album of NERVOSA, and we are proud to take this step further, keeping our roots."

Get Your Copy Of Slave Machine NOW!

12 new songs show the five-piece exploring their crushing style in an enhanced way. Opener "Impending Doom" builds up menacingly, using thunderous riffs and jagged drums to establish the women’s dominance in the scene. The title track, "Slave Machine," instantly turns up the speed and adds a surprising alternative bridge to the already catchy chorus, showing a slightly different side of the metal powerhouses. The follower "Ghost Notes" unleashes a storm of heavy, yet easily recognizable riffs, driven by impelling drums and the ever-so furious vocals of Prika Amaral, crowned by an astounding guitar solo. Through "Beast Of Burden," NERVOSA show their harshest side, while "You Are Not A Hero" offers a grand chorus, gifting Slave Machine a true anthem. "Hate" unfolds with raw brutality, and “The New Empire” looks for destruction with melodic precision. "30 Seconds" rises up to new heights, while "Crawl For Your Pride" combines NERVOSA's trademark social criticism with gut-punching songwriting. Throughout "Learn Or Repeat" and "The Call," the band once again sprinkles in some pieces of modern groove with old-school vibes before Slave Machine rears up one final time on the threateningly sinister "Speak In Fire."

NERVOSA LIVE 2026:
FESTIVALS:
7/24 – Hohenems, AT – Speedfest
7/26 – Tolmin, SI – Tolminator
8/14 – Moravský Krumlov, CZ – Rock Castle
8/22 – Oostkamp, BE – Parkpop
8/27 – Wörrstadt, DE – Neuborn Open Air
8/28 – Næstved, DK – Næstved Metalfest
9/5 – Rio de Janeiro, BR – Rock in Rio

NERVOSA ARE:
Prika Amaral — Vocals, Guitars
Helena Kotina — Guitars
Hel Pyre — Bass
Emmelie Herwegh — Bass
Michaela Naydenova — Drums

Dominum Unveil New Single + Music Video "The Circus is in Town"

DOMINUM are back. The rising stars of modern metal offer the first taste of their upcoming album Night Is Calling, set for release on July 3 via Napalm Records. "The Circus is in Town" serves as both the lead single and the album opener, lifting the curtain on the thrilling and mad world of Dr. Dead's band's third offering.
 
Following their previous album The Dead Don't Die (2024), which stormed into the Top 10 of the German charts, "The Circus is in Town" delivers once again with infectious riffs and catchy choruses. DOMINUM capture this gripping atmosphere in a spectacular music video — no one can escape this dark circus!
 
Dr. Dead comments on "The Circus is in Town":
"The Circus is in Town. There's no point in looking away. We're coming — city by city. Unstoppable. Real people. Real monsters. Real nights. You're part of it. Join us. Night Is Calling."

Watch the official music video for "The Circus is in Town" Below:

DOMINUM, led by mastermind and singer Felix Heldt — better known as Dr. Dead — open the next chapter of their dark, theatrical universe with their new full-length Night Is Calling. With their bombastic sound and outstanding stage presence, the band continues its rapid ascent on the international metal scene, without losing sight of its strengths: theatrical, melodic, and uncompromising modern metal — driven by the dark charisma of Dr. Dead and his zombies. One thing is certain: The Living Dead Squad continues to grow.
 
Night Is Calling is now available for pre-order, with selected formats including the bonus album Live at Wacken 2025.
 
Dr. Dead on Night is Calling:
"They grow up so fast." – Ugh. It makes me sick.

"And now I feel it myself: My zombies have grown up. Our creation… has grown up too. But unlike the pitiful rest, we don't mourn our childhood. No. We revel in who we are. Being a child, being an adult — what does that even mean? — the world lies at our feet, and we can do whatever we damn well please. Believe me from firsthand experience: an army of zombies makes everything a hell of a lot easier… and way more fun with every bit of trouble getting the punch it deserves. We have the power to reshape our world. And oh, we do.

'Night is Calling' — This is our outlet.
Stronger melodies, heavier riffs, sharper, unflinching lyrics — honesty as our deadliest weapon. We are who we are. And you… you're in this whether you like it or not. The undead are on the march, more relentless than ever. Join us – immediately, willingly… or a little later when we come to your neighborhood. Either way… we’ll be seeing you. —Dr. Dead"

Get your copy of Night is Calling — NOW:

DOMINUM ARE:
Dr. Dead – Vocals
Patient 0 – Bass
Victor Hilltop – Drums
Tommy Kemp – Guitars

Black Metal Legends Winterfylleth Release Title Track + New Album "The Unyielding Season"

With the release of their ninth album, The Unyielding Season, out now via Napalm Records, UK's black metal legends WINTERFYLLETH unleash the title track as the third single. "The Unyielding Season" captures the overarching theme of the album: The song is a reflection of the current state of the world wrapped in raging, yet refined atmospheric black metal, guiding the way to a worthy follow up to 2024's celebrated predecessor The Imperious Horizon.

WINTERFYLLETH's ninth album is a social commentary wrapped in meticulously crafted poetry and prose. Where the preceding album described an ominous, malevolent force, lurking in the distance, The Unyielding Season now explores said threat becoming a reality.

Chris Naughton on "The Unyielding Season":
"'The Unyielding Season' – the song that puts music and emotion to the album concept as a whole. A beautiful, haunting and reflective track that tries to capture the weight and gravity of the current social circumstances we are living through in the world. It shares its concept with that of the wider album, and essentially tries to be a voice of the people against the tide of pressures in the world."

Watch the visualizer video for "The Unyielding Season" BELOW !

WINTERFYLLETH about the new album:
"2026 marks a year of big changes for WINTERFYLLETH! A new label, a new member, a new album, and the landmark of 20 years making music together. We are enthused by what this new chapter will bring, and as a result, we are now able to share our ninth album, The Unyielding Season, with the world. It is also a powerful and virulent first output, through which we seal our new collaboration with Napalm Records.

In many ways, the new album is a reflection on — and a rebellion against — the turmoil's and fears that are tearing the lives of many individuals apart. It is a cry against the unsustainable & constant weight of malevolence and pressure being pushed into the world by agents of an un-resting and unyielding force for evil. We hope the album resonates with you, stirs your soul, and gives you a source for hope. But, we also hope it makes you ask questions of your own circumstances and gives you pause to consider the unnerving state of the world we all share."

Order your copy of The Unyielding Season NOW!

WINTERFYLLETH ARE:
Chris Naughton – Vocals, Guitars
Simon Lucas – Drums
Mark Doyle – Bass, Backing Vocals
Mark Deeks – Keyboard, Synth, Backing Vocals
Russell Dobson – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals

Hardcore Torchbearers Pro-Pain Drop Second Single + Video "March Of The Giants"

Hardcore torchbearers PRO-PAIN share "March Of The Giants," the second single off their long-awaited album Stone Cold Anger, out May 15 via Napalm Records. With their first album in 11 years, the New York legends — rising alongside Madball, Agnostic Front, and Sick Of It All — prove that they stayed on top of their heavy game throughout the years. "March Of The Giants" is David vs. Goliath—the pursuit of triumph over fear. With it, PRO-PAIN capture a story present throughout history: The oppressed versus the oppressors, a plutocratic class keeping a tight grip on everyone else. With added elements of oligarchy and technocracy, the scale of what the ordinary person is up against becomes even clearer. The impressive "March Of The Giants" shows PRO-PAIN continuously stoking up the fires in politically dark times, kicking down doors 35 years into their career.

The video for the new song was filmed in Belgium—specifically in Mons and Charleroi—and directed by Ludo Colapietro for COLAFILMSTUDIOS.

Watch the Official Music Video for "March Of The Giants" BELOW:

Gary Meskil about "March Of The Giants":
"The second single from our upcoming album, Stone Cold Anger, is 'March Of The Giants' — a song about standing tall and moving forward together to challenge oppressive forces and create real change. It was the first track completed for the new album, written with assistance from Eric Klinger and our former guitarist, Matt Sheridan."

Rhythm guitarist Eric Klinger adds:
"We are thrilled that our previous single was so well received, and we hope you equally enjoy this one. Thank you all for the overwhelming support!"

Legendary New York hardcore juggernauts PRO-PAIN make their debut on Napalm Records with their 16th studio album, Stone Cold Anger, out on May 15. Their first release in 11 years showcases the band's explosive energy in its purest form: Stone Cold Anger unfolds heavy, angry, and ready as ever—proving PRO-PAIN haven't lost even an ounce of strength. An exceptionally catchy offering, the new album fortifies its groovy melodies and stirring guitar riffs with furious and inciting, anthemic vocals, turning the ten new songs into worthy follow-ups to their 3.5mm stream hit "Voice of Rebellion" (2015).

Stone Cold Anger is an enthralling, memorable, and triumphant milestone for PRO-PAIN, and an impressive demonstration of power. See you in the pit!

Gary Meskil about Stone Cold Anger:
"Thank you to our fans worldwide for 35 years of unwavering support. After a decade away from the recording studio, we return with Stone Cold Anger — an album forged from global tension and the rising demand for accountability."

Order your copy of Stone Cold Anger NOW.

The highly-anticipated new album (which features the return of former guitarist Eric Klinger) opens up with the punishing "Oceans Of Blood," an energetic and captivating track which confirms once again that the hardcore icons have not lost one bit of their relentless anger in the last 35 years. The title track abruptly commences with soaring melodic guitars acting as sirens around front man and bassist Gary Meskil's commanding barks. Aptly named "March Of The Giants" is just that, a show of brute force layered upon an ever-so-heavy groove-laden foundation. "Uncle Sam Wants You!" displays a more rock 'n' roll attitude, complete with a driving bass line and distinct social commentary; the raw and honest vibe continues throughout "Demonic Intervention" and "Rinse & Repeat."  Meskil's raspy shouts fill the melodies of "Hell Or High Water" before PRO-PAIN forge onward and into the anthemic "Scorched Earth" — fiercely belting "And so it begins…" The following track, "Jonestown Punch," galvanizes with stirring, up-tempo two-steps before "Sky's The Limit" rounds off the album with catchy sing-along choruses. 

PRO-PAIN ARE:
Gary Meskil — Bass + Vocals
Jonas Sanders — Drums
Greg Discenza — Lead Guitar
Eric Klinger — Rhythm Guitar

Varg Unleash New Live Single "Morgenrot" + Video Ahead Of New Album "Live at Wolfszeit Festival 2024"

VARG invite their fans to another ritual with the second single off of their upcoming live album, Live at Wolfszeit Festival 2024, out May 22 via Napalm Records. With "Morgenrot," the pagan metal band presents a duet between growler Freki and singer Fylgja, showcasing their ability to skillfully blend brutal sounds with epic melodies. During the show at their very own festival, which the album captures, the song (originally released in 2023 on Ewige Wacht) naturally shone in awe-inspiring red — as seen in the rousing video for the single.

VARG about "Morgenrot":
"'Morgenrot' tells the story of the moment after a great battle — when the smoke clears and the first rays of the rising sun fall on the battle field. In our imagination, the Valkyries then ride across the skies and lead the bravest warriors to Valhalla. This mix of dignity, myth, and epic grandeur make this song special for us — and live at Wolfszeit Festival, this atmosphere unfolded perfectly."

Watch the Official Live Video for "Morgenrot" Below:

VARG gather their followers around them and call for a joint ritual: On May 22, 2026, the pagan metal band will share the recording of a special evening with their first live album, Live at Wolfszeit Festival 2024. Recorded at the group's very own festival, it contains thrilling live versions of 16 tracks. Live at Wolfszeit Festival 2024 invites you to be part of the home match both as an audio and a video recording in Blu-ray format — filmed with 13 cameras, which makes for a particularly well-rounded live experience.

Supported by their home environment, VARG keep the flame alive and cement their leading position in the German pagan scene with Live at Wolfszeit Festival 2024. A unique demonstration of power by a band at the peak of their creative powers — at least until VARG call for the next Wolfszeit coming in August...

VARG on Live at Wolfszeit Festival 2024:
"With Live at Wolfszeit Festival 2024, we are immortalizing one of the most intense moments in our band's history. Fire, thunderous choirs, and pure emotions merge into an atmosphere that sweeps everything away. This album is the gateway to the innermost circle of the wolf pack—and the answer to a question we always ask together: Are you with us? We are with you!"

Get Your Copy of Live at Wolfszeit Festival 2024 NOW.

VARG ARE:
Freki — Vocals
Fylgja — Vocals
Morkai — Guitar
Ulvar — Guitar
Rohgarr — Drums

Exodus Ignite Chaos With Third Single "Promise You This" Video

Bay Area Thrash metal pioneers EXODUS are about to release their new single "Promise You This" the final single taken from their new album Goliath .Fueled by cyclonic riffs, ferocious energy and turbocharged soloing from guitar icon and main songwriter Gary Holt, the track channels the band’s unrelenting power and marks another fierce showcase of Rob Dukes' commanding return. EXODUS prove once again that their thrash supremacy remains untouchable, after shaping the genre for almost half a century.

Even over 40 years after their debut, EXODUS are steadfast in their refusal to settle for the safety of mediocrity and continue to forge their trademark just as resolutely as they did in their fruition. The band's highly anticipated 12th studio album is their most multifaceted offering so far, featuring several epic collaborations and marking the return of Rob Dukes as lead vocalist. Secure your copy of Goliath now and check out the music video for the title track below!

EXODUS on "Promise You This":
"Promise You This" is one of our favorite songs on the new record, it’s just heavy as fuck but rocks just as hard. The song was inspired by some of the life lessons learned from my father and how long it took me to really listen." 

Goliath wastes no time proving as massive as its name, with a sinister introduction opening "3111." Ode to owning one’s own volatility "Hostis Humani Generis" features a palpable lyrical delivery from Rob Dukes that cuts like crystal amid frenetic riffs, before rolling into "The Changing Me." The track’s introductory notes cascade into hair-raising rhythms, forming one of the band’s most anthemic offerings – blending menace and melody with the cleans of guest Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Pain) together with Tom Hunting and at the end both Peter and Robb scream off the song. Harmonic dual axe acrobatics from resident guitar legends Gary Holt and Lee Altus. "Promise You This" incites mosh pit treachery with explosive energy, cyclonic riffs and turbocharged soloing from Holt and Altus. Tracks like "Beyond The Event Horizon" and "2 Minutes Hate" provide EXODUS' trademark deadly dose of thrash theatricality – the latter boasting one of the album’s most grimacing, grooving pit primers – while undeniably 90s-tinged metallic charm attacks alongside drummer Tom Hunting and bassist Jack Gibson’s unmistakable rhythmic rage on tracks like "Violence Works." The nearly eight-minute epic "Summon Of The God Unknown" turns the danger dial to max capacity, setting the stage with a wicked introductory passage before traversing a variegated passage of trudging riffs and heavy metal melody. Power packed closer "The Dirtiest Of The Dozen" wraps the album on a manic high, showcasing EXODUS pulling out all the stops on all instruments. Flurried dueling solos, an isolated bass excursion, rigorous drum dexterity and a blend of both gritty vocal passages and cutting chants combine to serve as yet another prime example of the band’s ever-evolving musical mastery.

Produced by EXODUS, mixed and mastered by Mark Lewis (Whitechapel, Nile, Undeath), Goliath beams with the explosive authenticity that has set EXODUS eons apart from their peers since the release of their debut, 1985’s groundbreaking thrash blueprint Bonded By Blood. 40 years later, EXODUS are steadfast in their refusal to settle for the safety of mediocrity, fearing nothing and no one and continuing to forge their trademark just as resolutely as they did in their fruition.

EXODUS on the new album Goliath:
"Are we excited for this record? That’s an understatement. We put everything we had into this record (and it’s 80 percent complete follow up, but we’ll save that conversation for another day!) and it’s one of our proudest accomplishments. Wildly collaborative, the most band centric album to date with four songs written by Lee, lyrics by Gary, Rob, Lee and Tom, and just killer all the way around. The time to let the monster loose is coming! Bow Down!"

USA Tour (w/ Sepultura)
4/29 — Montclair, NJ — The Wellmont
5/1 — Montreal, QC — MTELUS
5/2 — London, ON — London Music Hall
5/4 — Detroit, MI — Royal Oak Theater
5/5 — Louisville, KY — Old Forester's Paristown Hall
5/6 — Nashville, TN — Brooklyn Bowl
5/7 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade (Heaven)
5/8 — New Orleans, LA — The Civic Theatre
5/11 — Charleston, SC — Charleston Music Farm
5/12 — Greensboro, NC — Piedmont Hall
5/13 — Reading, PA — Reverb
5/15 — Chicago, IL — Ramova Theater
5/17 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave
5/19 — Des Moines, IA — Val Air Ballroom
5/21 — Denver, CO — The Ogden Theatre
5/22 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot
5/23 — Boise, ID — Shrine Social Club
5/25 — Las Vegas, NV — House of Blues
5/26 — San Diego, CA — The Observatory North Park
5/28 — Berkeley, CA — UC Theatre
5/29 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern

EXODUS is:
Tom Hunting - drums 
Gary Holt - guitars
Jack Gibson - bass, backing vocals 
Lee Altus - guitars
Rob Dukes - lead vocals

Infected Rain Release Video For New Single "Stranger"

Moldovan modern metal force Infected Rain have released the official music video for their brand new single "Stranger." The track offers the first glimpse into the band's upcoming musical chapter and marks the beginning of a new creative phase for the group as it continues to evolve its sound.

Built around themes of identity, transformation, and inner conflict, "Stranger" dives deep into the moment of realizing you no longer fully recognize the person you have become, pairing introspective lyrics with driving rhythms and the band’s sharp, modern metal edge.

Vocalist Lena Scissorhands explains the inspiration behind the song: "'Stranger' came from the moment when you realize you don't fully recognize yourself anymore. It's an inward fight with identity, with the roles you've worn for too long, and the distance that grows between who you are and who you think you should be. In the end, it's about becoming strangers to ourselves, and trying to find the way back."

The release arrives just days before the band hits the road for the "Mutation Phase" tour across Europe and the UK, co-headlining alongside Butcher Babies. Kicking off on March 25 in Glasgow, the tour will bring the band's explosive live show to audiences across the continent, featuring a mix of fan favorites and brand new material!

Stream "Stranger" here.

The official music video Below:

Speaking about the new single and the band's current direction, Infected Rain comment, "'Stranger' is part of the Mutation Phase Infected Rain is entering right now. It's the sound of Infected Rain pushing forward, leaving comfort behind, and stepping into something sharper and more direct. This song belongs in the setlist for the upcoming EU and U.S. tours because it represents what the band is becoming. The album is still in progress, but we're proud of where it’s heading and wanted to share a first taste of the next record with everyone already now."

Formed in Chișinău, Moldova, Infected Rain have become one of the most distinctive and rapidly rising acts in modern heavy music. Fronted by the charismatic and powerful Lena Scissorhands, the band blends elements of modern metal, metalcore, nu-metal and alternative influences into an intense and emotional sonic identity.

Over the past decade, the band has built a global following through relentless touring and a series of acclaimed releases, including albums such as Endorphin, 86, Ecdysis, and TIME. Known for their explosive live performances and emotionally charged songwriting, Infected Rain have appeared on major international festival stages and toured extensively across Europe and North America.

With new music on the horizon and a new album currently in progress, the band now enters what they call their "Mutation Phase" — a period of transformation that pushes their sound into even sharper and more direct territory while maintaining the raw intensity that has defined their impressive career.

MUTATION PHASE 2026 IN THE U.S.:
5/4 — Lubbock, TX — Jakes
5/5 — Austin, TX — Come And Take It Live
5/6 — Dallas, TX — Club Dada (Outside)
5/10 — Daytona, FL — Welcome To Rockville
5/12 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade
5/13 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819
5/14 — Virginia Beach, VA — Scandals Live
5/15 — Baltimore, MD — Zen West
5/16 — Philadelphia, PA — Underground Arts
5/17 — New York, NY — Mercury Lounge
5/19 — Millersville, PA — Phantom Power
5/20 — Rochester, NY — Montage Music Hall
5/21 — Lakewood, OH — The Winchester
5/22 — Columbus, OH — The King Of Clubs
5/23 — Westland, MI — The Token Lounge
5/24 — Joliet, IL — The Forge
5/26 — Denver, CO — The Roxy
5/27 — Salt Lake City, UT — Metro Music Hall
5/29 — Seattle, WA — El Corazon
5/30 — Portland, OR — Star Theater
6/2 — San Jose, CA — The Ritz
6/3 — Los Angeles, CA — Whisky A Go Go
6/4 — San Diego, CA — Brick By Brick
6/5 — Mesa, AZ — The Rosetta Room
6/6 — Las Vegas, NV — Swan Dive

Get tickets here.

INFECTED RAIN ARE:
Elena "Lena Scissorhands" Cataraga — Vocals
Vadim "Vidick" Ozhog — Guitars
Alice Lane Pandini — Bass
Eugene Voluta  Drums

Folk Duo Tabernis Reveals New Single "Mel Obscurum (Palästinalied)" + Video

Folk duo TABERNIS channel the Middle Ages with their new single, "Mel Obscurum (Palästinalied)." The second single off of their upcoming album, Seasons of the Dark Hive, out April 24 via Napalm Records, shows their alluring devotion to the craft, as it is a rendition of an actual medieval song! Their version of celebrated German poet Walther von der Vogelweide's 13th-century "Palestine Song," one of the most famous surviving medieval songs, bestows a special historicism upon TABERNIS' alluring debut.

TABERNIS about "Mel Obscurum (Palästinalied)":
"We have covered the instrumental version of this iconic medieval masterpiece, which is known to everyone. Out of deep respect for the original work, we decided to adapt it to our own style. In our version, the music is interwoven with a text evoking the season of our Dark Hive: Vespera — the rest, the twilight. As the cold covers the land, the bees huddle together to protect their Queen and preserve the heart of the hive."

Watch the official video for "Mel Obscurum (Palästinalied)" Below:

Hear the call: TABERNIS summon the shadows for their debut album, Seasons of the Dark Hive, coming April 26 via Napalm Records. Born out of a passion for history, the enigmatic folk duo created an immersive sound, with bagpipes and davul bringing medieval times to life. TABERNIS intertwine ancient tradition and dark mysticism, their haunting harmonies gifting melodies to the delicate art of beekeeping. Already having performed at major festivals like Wacken and Summer Breeze Open Air off of their debut EP, Seasons of the Dark Hive will divulge more of the band's secrets to an ever-growing following.

Crafting captivating tunes from echoes of the past, TABERNIS explore age-old heritage with an almost other-worldly charm. Reaching out into the darkness, the duo arranges an ethereal undertow as seductive as honey. Seasons of the Dark Hive is an intoxicating experience, an alluring journey into the shadows. Amidst the bees, you are never alone. Together, we rise. Welcome to the Dark Hive.

TABERNIS about Seasons of the Dark Hive:
"The album Season of the Dark Hive came to life naturally, without ever forcing anything. We let the energies that live within us come out in an authentic way, using the keys we have at our disposal. With the support of Napalm Records, we can deliver quality work and open the world of TABERNIS to humans from all horizons. We drew from cultures and musical styles from all eras, from everything that has inspired us through the ages, while keeping our foundation: drum & bagpipe. This is only the beginning of the story. The energies of the seasons guide our lives and our strength, just as they do on this album."

Order Your Copy of Seasons of the Dark Hive NOW!

TABERNIS LIVE 2026:
Festivals
4/4 — Mons, Belgium — Trolls & Légendes
5/23 — Leipzig, Germany — Wave-Gotik-Treffen
6/11–6/12 — Kranichfeld, Germany — Sternenklang Festival
6/13 — Holzappel, Germany — Mahlstrom Open Air
6/20 — Merseburg, Germany — Schlossfestspiele Merseburg
8/8–8/9 — Hildesheim, Germany — M’era Luna
9/12 — Erfurt, Germany — Fantasypark

TABERNIS are:
Noxifer (Beekeeper) – Bagpipe 
Umbrae (Beekeeper) – Davul

Thundermother Release Video For New Live Single "Can You Feel It — Live in Cologne"

Swedish rockers THUNDERMOTHER let us join the energetic experience that is their live shows once again with the third single from their upcoming live album, Live'n'Alive, coming digitally on April 17 via Napalm Records. Next up as a pre-taste of their first album with their new label is "Can You Feel It," originally released on their latest studio album, Dirty & Divine, in 2025.

The track from THUNDERMOTHER's first album with their current lineup shines just as bright in its new live setting as previous hits. Recorded during a show in Cologne, Germany, in February 2025, "Can You Feel It" is now a powerful kick-off for a powerful album. Alongside it, THUNDERMOTHER share video footage, mirroring the thrilling atmosphere, as well as two further songs: "I Don’t Know You — Live in Cologne" (Black and Gold, 2022) and "Thunderous — Live in Copenhagen" (Rock 'N' Roll Disaster, 2014) are also available to stream now. This is pure rock'n'roll — and you can feel it!

Filippa Nässil about "Can You Feel It — Live in Cologne":
"There's something magical that happens when a good riff comes on through a Marshall stack. I came up with the idea for the song while walking and blasting rock music. We've opened gigs with this song, and therefore it also opens the live album since it follows the setlist. It's heavier and even better than the studio recording. Enjoy."

Watch the Official Live Video for "Can You Feel It — Live in Cologne" Below:

Swedish rock'n'roll powerhouse THUNDERMOTHER are set to unleash a thrilling new live album, Live'n'Alive, out digitally on April 17 and physically on July 10 via Napalm Records! Founded in 2009 by guitarist Filippa Nässil, the band is well-known for their electrifying rock anthems and relentless touring – some live highlights include supporting the legendary Scorpions both in North America and Europe, playing the KISS Kruise, and performing regularly at major festivals such as Wacken Open Air. In 2025, THUNDERMOTHER unleashed their highly acclaimed sixth album, Dirty & Divine — their first with the new lineup consisting of Filippa Nässil, vocalist Linnéa Vikström Egg, returning bass player Majsan Lindberg, and drummer Joan Massing — hitting the top 3 on the Official German Rock/Metal Charts. Live'n'Alive was recorded on the European headline tour that followed – this hefty 19-track offering showcases THUNDERMOTHER’s explosive live energy through their 2025 setlist.

With no backing tracks, overdubs or re-recording of instruments, Live'n'Alive makes no compromises. This is THUNDERMOTHER – 100% live, 100% rock'n'roll! Live'n'Alive will be available as a digital album first — stay tuned for physical formats!

Filippa Nässil about Live’n’Alive:
"It's all live. We use no backing tracks like almost every band does today. We have made no overdubs or re-recordings of instruments. It's ALL live and rock'n'roll. Me on guitar, Majsan Lindberg on bass, Joan Massing on drums, and Linnéa Vikström on lead vox and rhythm guitars on some songs. Song order is not compromised, it's our setlist of 2025, through and through. Hell yeah, this is how it's done."

Pre-Save Live'n'Alive NOW

THUNDERMOTHER LIVE 2026:
Supporting Judas Priest w/ DOMINUM
8/23 — Sankt Goarshausen, Germany — Freilichtbühne Loreley

THUNDERMOTHER ARE:
Filippa Nässil — Guitar, Backing Vox
Majsan Lindberg — Bass, Backing Vox
Linnéa Vikström Egg —Lead Vox, Guitar
Joan Massing — Drums

Dominum Announce New Album "Night is Calling" Out 7/3 — PRE-ORDER

DOMINUM return with their third full-length album, Night is Calling, out July 3 via Napalm Records. After storming straight into the Top 10 of the Official German Album Charts with their previous album The Dead Don't Die, the fast-rising band led by mastermind and vocalist Felix Heldt – better known to fans as "Dr. Dead" – is ready to open the next chapter of their dark and theatrical universe.

Blending substantial songwriting with heavy riffs, arena-ready hooks and irresistibly catchy choruses, DOMINUM have carved out their own thrilling niche between modern metal and horror aesthetics. With their bombastic sound and unmistakable stage presence, the band continues its unstoppable rise within the international metal scene. Night is Calling is now available for pre-order – selected formats include the Live at Wacken 2025 bonus album.

Dr. Dead on Night is Calling:
"'They grow up so fast."' – Ugh. It makes me sick.
And now I feel it myself: my zombies have grown up. Our creation… has grown up too.

But unlike the pitiful rest, we don’t mourn our childhood. No. We revel in who we are. Being a child, being an adult – what does that even mean? Anyway — the world lies at our feet, and we can do whatever we damn well please.

Believe me from firsthand experience: An army of zombies makes everything a hell of a lot easier… and way more fun with every bit of trouble getting the punch it deserves. We have the power to reshape our world. And oh, we do.

Night is Calling - this is our outlet.

Stronger melodies, heavier riffs, sharper, unflinching lyrics — honesty as our deadliest weapon. We are who we are. And you… you're in this whether you like it or not. The undead are on the march, more relentless than ever. Join us – immediately, willingly… or a little later when we come to your neighborhood.

Either way… we'll be seeing you.

Dr. Dead"

Get your copy of Night is Calling NOW

DOMINUM ARE:
Dr. Dead – Vocals
Patient 0 – Bass
Victor Hilltop – Drums
Tommy Kemp – Guitars

Samael Release New Single + Video "Hidden Empire"

Following the fierce comeback statement "Black Matter Manifesto," SAMAEL unveil "Hidden Empire," the second track featured on their upcoming limited 12" maxi single vinyl, arriving April 24 via Napalm Records mail-order and the band's official shop.

The new song explores the unseen structures shaping modern existence, translating its dark themes into a tense and weighty sonic landscape. Beginning with echoes of SAMAEL's classic era before evolving into a crushing blend of heavy riffs and mechanical intensity, "Hidden Empire" showcases the band's ability to balance oppressive atmosphere and hypnotic melody. Together with "Black Matter Manifesto," the track forms a powerful two-song statement that proves the Swiss pioneers remain as uncompromising and forward-thinking as ever.

SAMAEL on "Hidden Empire":
"Hidden in plain sight, right in front of us, everywhere and at all times. We no longer see what we are used to seeing, it is our reality, a reality to which we willingly submit in order to lead a painless but meaningless existence.

"Musically, the beginning of the song is somewhat reminiscent of SAMAEL's classic track 'My Saviour,' but it quickly evolves into something more unusual for the band. It is a heavy song with an industrial touch that maintains high tension from start to finish."

Watch the Official Music Video for "Hidden Empire" Below:

Eight years after Hegemony (2017), Swiss metal titans SAMAEL return with the powerful limited 12" maxi single vinyl Hidden Empire featuring their first new material in nearly a decade. The vinyl will be released on April 24 and will be exclusively available via Napalm Records mail-order and SAMAEL's official band shop. The vinyl will include the commanding tracks "Black Matter Manifesto" and "Hidden Empire."

Formed in 1987, SAMAEL are among the most influential forces in extreme metal, reshaping the genre with timeless classics such as Worship Him and Passage. Blending black, industrial, and symphonic metal into their own unmistakable signature sound, the band continues to push boundaries with dark precision and apocalyptic grandeur.

"Black Matter Manifesto" marks SAMAEL's long-awaited return — raw, forceful, and unmistakably theirs. With "Hidden Empire," the legendary Swiss pioneers reaffirm their enduring presence, delivering a track that commands through its rawness while showcasing the band's trademark melodies and haunting riffs. Together, these songs underline SAMAEL's relentless drive to expand a genre they helped shape — as vital, uncompromising, and imposing as ever.

Pre-Order the limited 12 Inch Vinyl NOW.

SAMAEL ARE:
Vorph – Guitars, Vocals
Xy – Drum programming, Keyboards, Samples and Percussion
Drop – Guitars
Ales – Bass

Rising Rock Trio THE GEMS Reveal Single "Happy Water" Video

SOPHOMORE ALBUM, YEAR OF THE SNAKE, OUT THIS FRIDAY, MARCH 13 VIA NAPALM RECORDS — PRE-ORDER

Ready to unleash their highly anticipated sophomore album Year Of The Snake this Friday, March 13, THE GEMS strike with another new single!

"Happy Water" is the album's closer — and is one of the most explosive songs on it. The Swedish trio kicks the party off by serving pure rock 'n' roll energy so addictive it’ll make you forget the musicians' Thundermother past.

THE GEMS made their status as a strong player in modern hard rock clear from the very beginning: The band hit #2 on the German Rock Radio Airplay Charts with their first-ever single and impressed fans and critics alike with the 2024 debut album Phoenix (2024). Now, Year Of The Snake continues to prove the band's standing in the scene, with beyond others hitting #1 on the German Rock Airplay charts with the title track "Year Of The Snake." 

Don't miss out on pre-ordering your copy of the new album now (first editions are already sold out!) and make sure to check the official reel for "Happy Water".

THE GEMS on "Happy Water":

"The song is a Motörhead-inspired banger about Vietnamese moonshine, a snake-infused liquor called 'Happy Water.' It’s a party song about just letting go, not knowing where the night will take you. Sometimes you just need to play with fire."

THE GEMS return with their second album Year Of The Snake, out on March 13. The Swedish trio solidifies their position as a strong player in modern hard rock. Their very first single, "Like A Phoenix," instantly hit #2 on the German Rock Radio Airplay Charts and they impressed both fans and critics with their debut record Phoenix (2024). With one album under their belt, and numerous electrifying live shows, THE GEMS quickly established what Year Of The Snake now effortlessly proves: this is the future of rock!

THE GEMS on Year Of The Snake:
"Year Of The Snake is about facing previous hardships in your life, letting go and moving forward to a brighter chapter. It's packed with strong and empowering themes, just like a snake shedding its skin and now standing strong in its own power! Year Of The Snake is a homage to our fans at our live shows. We wrote the songs envisioning an excited festival crowd; from our loyal diamonds in the front row, knowing all lyrics by heart to the crazy headbangers in the back. The album is packed with Van Halen and Europe-inspired hard hitting grooves and riffs that will take you back to the 80s. Yet, the production is modern and fresh. In an increasingly artificial world, we want to stay true to our roots - solid musicianship and songwriting from the heart. Our aim is to always create a great sounding album with the live show in mind. The future is live and heavy glam rock is here to stay!"

Pre-Order Year Of The Snake NOW

THE GEMS LIVE 2026:
Following their formation in 2023, THE GEMS quickly showed the exceptional live energy of the new band, with highlight performances including Sweden Rock Festival 2024. After the release of the upcoming full-length, THE GEMS will hit the road on their "Slithering Through Europe" tour.

THE GEMS ARE:
Guernica Mancini —Vocals
Emlee Johansson — Drums
Mona "Demona" Lindgren — Guitar, Bass

Evergrey Announce New Album "Architects Of A New Weave" + Share Animated Video For "Architects Of The New Weave"

Shortly after announcing their fifteenth (!!!) studio album, Architects Of A New Weave, set for release on June 5, 2026 via Napalm Records, EVERGREY unveil their new single and manifest of beautiful darkness, "Architects Of The New Weave", alongside a visually-striking animated video. Once again, Gothenburg’s finest export proves its unmatched ability to craft timeless melodies, powerful riffs, and gripping lyrics,  while continuing to surprise their devoted fans with an innovative approach, even after more than 30 years of existence.

EVERGREY ’s new full-length, Architects Of A New Weave, will be released just days before the band takes the stage as special guest to the undisputed kings of heavy metal, Iron Maiden, for two shows on their "Run For Your Lives" World Tour. This is the wake-up call you didn’t know you needed: A plunge into thinning air, burning worlds, and lingering guilt—only to break free with fierce momentum. The album refuses to wallow. It ascends—fast, heavy, and cinematic. But it refuses to hide in the dark. It rises: Quick, fierce, and utterly transformative.

Tom Englund about the new single "Architects Of The New Weave":
"'Architects Of The New Weave' – It’s a blistering first single from our 15th studio album, Architects Of A New Weave, (or the second ferocious strike if you're counting our standalone powerhouse "OXYGEN!" as its own beast)! I am not afraid to claim this is a no-brainer, sing-along friendly, straight-up great metal song! It came ignited from Rikard Zander's killer keyboard riff, which we hammered into a short, but massive headbanger! When crafting that chorus keyboard line, 'Rainbow In The Dark' was blasting in my head – pure epic inspiration, giving it that timeless, fist-pumping edge. There are dual guitar solos, trading fire in classic old-school style, melodic and memorable. We can't wait to let this rip live! I'm torn on music videos sometimes – I adore them as an art form, but too often the visuals steal focus from the music itself."

Watch the animation video for "Architects Of The New Weave" Below:

Tom Englund about the animation video:
"We went bold: a stunning, immersive introduction to Mattias Norén's absolute magnum opus of album artwork. Every tiny, intricate detail comes alive on screen, with the track thundering as the perfect dark soundtrack.
- It's hypnotic, lets the art breathe, and pulls you deeper into our world -
We could've chosen any track from the album as the lead, but this one's the perfect explosive opener to our new era of beautiful darkness. I've never been more fired up. Crank it loud, join the weave, and let's build something unstoppable together."

Pre-Order Architects Of A New Weave — NOW!

Dive into Architects Of A New Weave’s standout tracks like "The World is on Fire", "Leaving The Emptiness", "Heaven", and "The Prophecy", and the breathtaking title anthem "Architects Of The New Weave". Their choruses break through like sunlight piercing storm clouds: enormous, cinematic melodies that pull you upward, riffs with genuine weight and bite, and vocals dripping with raw, unflinching truth. In one breath, you’re shouldering buried longing; in the next, you’re weightless, fearless, endless. Scars transform into badges of survival, fractures fuel reinvention. In the second half of the album, fellow Gothenburg icon Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquillity, The Halo Effect, Grand Cadaver, Cemetery Skyline) joins Tom S. Englund in vocal duties for "A Burning Flame", the voices of the two scene legends intertwined compellingly. Architects Of A New Weave was produced by Tom S. Englund and Vikram Shankar, with a stellar mix by Adam "Nolly" Getgood.

Among other exclusive formats, Architects Of A New Weave comes with a bonus album, containing bonus tracks "Heights" and "One Heart", as well as an album mix of the previously released standalone single "OXYGEN!" (2025). Additionally, it features a demo version of "Longing", instrumental tracks of
"Leaving The Emptiness", both new songs, as well as a live version of "Falling From The Sun", the hit single off the previous record, Theories of Emptiness (2024) and continuation of “Ominous” off of A Heartless Portrait (The Orphean Testament) (2022).

Freedom World Crusade – Special Guest for HammerFall

9/13 — Leesburg, VA
9/15 — New York, NY
9/16 — Worcester, MA
9/18 — Derry, NH
9/19 — Ottawa, ON
9/20 — Montreal, QC
9/22 — Toronto, ON
9/23 — Lakewood, OH
9/24 — Columbus, OH
9/25 — St. Charles, IL
9/26 — Hobart, IN
9/27 — Green Bay, WI
9/29 — Denver, CO
10/1 — Pomona, CA
10/2 — Los Angeles, CA
10/3 — San Juan Capistrano, CA
10/6 — Portland, OR
10/7 — Vancouver, BC
10/8 — Seattle, WA

More dates to be announced soon.

ANGUS McSIX Share New Single & Video "Dig Down" Featuring Van Canto

ANGUS McSIX teams up with Van Canto for the new single, "Dig Down", an out-of-the-box harbinger from their sophomore album, Angus McSix and the All-Seeing Astral Eye, out March 13, 2026 via Napalm Records. Mixing their epicness with the German acappella troupe's signature style, the power metal supergroup crafts an undeniably entertaining and inciting hymn. Led by their new hero, Adam McSix, the band is ready to face the perils of the universe on the follow-up to their chart-storming debut, Angus McSix and the Sword of Power, which reached #10 in Germany, #16 in Switzerland, and #26 in Austria, and with its lead single amassing over three million Spotify streams. Angus McSix and the All-Seeing Astral Eye is an exciting passing of the torch, and "Dig Down" invites you to pick up a sword!

ANGUS McSIX on "Dig Down" (feat. Van Canto): 
"Our three heroes Adam McSix, Orz Zero, and The Dwarf are taking a break in a cave in the mountain "Ironpick Peak" when Adam suddenly notices that The Dwarf might have set her eyes on the Orc. At least, that's what he assumes. Throughout the song, he makes fun of The Dwarf. Finally, she’s had enough and quickly orders barbarians from "Only Heroes" to teach Adam a lesson. Unfortunately, she misspells the order and the bards of Van Canto arrive. They initially reprimand Adam for bullying, which is not appropriate for a prince, but then quickly realize that the song is "really catchy" and end up joining in..."

Watch the Official Music Video for "Dig Down"(feat. Van Canto) Below:

ANGUS MCSIX rise from the aftermath of previous historic battles with Angus McSix and the All-Seeing Astral Eye, out March 13, 2026 via Napalm Records. Following the chart-storming debut (Angus McSix and the Sword of Powerinstantly rose to the top 10 of the German Album charts in 2023), Angus’ brother, Adam McSix (Sam Nyman, Manimal), now steps forth as the main character and lead singer. Also adding the brute force of new guitarist, The Dwarf (Jasmin Pabst) besides guitar Amazon Thalestris (Thalia Belazecca, Primal Fear), the power metal supergroup is thrilled for new adventures, one being to save the legendary hero Angus from his cruel fate of being frozen in an ice block prison in which his nemesis, the Archdemon Seebulon (Sebastian "Seeb" Levermann, Orden Ogan), trapped him. ANGUS McSIX embark on their absurd journey wielding the power of metal and a tongue-in-cheek attitude as their mighty weapons!

Pre-Order Angus McSix and the All-Seeing Astral Eye — NOW!

The eleven tracks of Angus McSix and the All-Seeing Astral Eye feature the band’s one-of-a-kind storytelling, proving even more epic, absurd, and magnificent than ever. Previously released "6666" still features their now-imprisoned frontman Angus McSix (Thomas Winkler) on vocals, passing the torch to Adam McSix and placing nothing less than the fate of the universe on his shoulders. "The Fire Of Yore" bridges the gap between Manowar, Modern Talking, and Electric Callboy and fully opens up the new chapter – Angus, after all, possesses no memory of his previous adventures, leaving all the more room for more lore to be introduced through Adam! ANGUS McSIX gain further help on their quest from a cappella group Van Canto on "Dig Down" and Finnish Turmion Kätilöt on "Techno Men". "Ork Zero", referencing their monstrous drummer (Gerit Lamm, ex-Xandria), and "Starlight Stronghold" are electrifying disco bangers, while "Let The Search Begin" – following instrumental break "Aetheriyja" – is another true metal hymn. "The Power Of Metal" adds Freedom Call to the party before the mighty heroes take their final stand in "Into Battle".

Charmingly quizzical and undeniably entertaining, Angus McSix and the All-Seeing Astral Eye crafts one catchy anthem after another. With rich storytelling and over-the-top pathos, ANGUS McSIX invite you to pick up a sword and fight side by side with them against ancient powers to fulfill Adam’s destiny!

ANGUS McSIX are:
Adam McSix (Samuel Nyman) – Vocals
The Dwarf (Jasmin Pabst) – Guitars
Thalestris (Thalia Bellazecca) – Guitars
Archdemon Seebulon (Sebastian "Seeb" Levermann / Rafael Dobbs Roa) – Guitars
Ork Zero (Gerit Lamm) – Drums

Self Deception Release Video For New Single "THE WEDDING"

Sweden's modern metal frontrunners SELF DECEPTION unveil the new single "THE WEDDING" ahead of the upcoming Napalm Records debut album One Of Us, out on May 15. This energetic modern rock anthem features a particularly dark and twisted storyline, delivered through the powerful mix of clean vocals and aggressive screams, accompanied by the heavy combination of dynamic, groovy beats and crushing riffs. The band continues to raise the bar for contemporary rock with their seventh studio album!
 
"THE WEDDING" came into life while the band spent two weeks in Spain for writing sessions, and in the middle of it, drummer Erik Ingels Graham got married. "All of our families came along, and it turned into this beautiful mix of celebration and creativity. On the very night of the wedding, we ended up writing 'THE WEDDING' — but instead of capturing that fantastic day, we twisted it into a dark, dystopian story about a couple who secretly want to kill each other," comments SELF DECEPTION vocalist Andreas Clark.

Watch the official music video for "THE WEDDING" Below:

Known for their fiery fusion of anthemic modern metal and powerful melodic rock, SELF DECEPTION have shared stages with the likes of Electric Callboy, Danko Jones, and Adept since their 2009 debut, while racking up millions of streams and video views – including their viral 2022 hit "Fight Fire With Gasoline," with tens of millions of streams. Written on the road during the heaviest touring of SELF DECEPTION's career so far, One Of Us is a cohesive album full of character, made for the stage — and the pit!
 
SELF DECEPTION about One Of Us:

"One Of Us is our new album, inspired by life on the road and the energy of the live stage. Touring so much has put us in a kind of 'live bubble,' and that feeling runs through the songwriting. The album revolves around outsidership and the desire to belong. On tour, we meet many lost and lonely people, all seeking a few hours of escape where they can disappear into a rock show. With One Of Us, we want everyone to feel part of something bigger, to feel like one of us."

Get your copy of One Of Us — NOW!

From massive pit churners to creative storylines and choruses full of hit potential, the energy on One Of Us is unmatched. The band has a busy festival summer following the album's release, so fans will get the first chance to experience these new tracks live at several major European rock and metal festivals. With One Of Us, SELF DECEPTION is ready to push contemporary rock to the next level! The album will be available digitally and in several physical formats, with cover artwork created by Alex Tillbrook, who is well known for his work on the hit Netflix series "Stranger Things," as well as for collaborations with artists such as Metallica, Blink-182, and Sleep Token.
 
Bone-crushing album-opener and title track "ONE OF US" takes no prisoners, unleashing the heavy modern metal side of the Swedish powerhouse: Fusing relentless hardcore energy, in-your-face lyrics, and high-voltage attitude, the track hits with unstoppable force. Following track "TIME'S UP" features an absolute hit chorus, fresh hooks and high-energy instrumentals, while emotional "DON'T B E L O N G" addresses the difficult themes of addiction and mental health battles — the combination of hauntingly beautiful melodies, multifaceted vocal performance and heavy rhythm section carry this sentimental track. Further highlights on SELF DECEPTION's new 11-track offering include "THE WEDDING" and "BREAK!." with its heavy-hitting drums, electronic influences and yet another irresistible sing-along chorus. "ENTERTAINED" delivers one of the heaviest breakdowns on the album, before "GODDAMN ME" brings the record to a powerful close.

SELF DECEPTION ARE:
Erik Ingels Graham – Drums
Andreas Clark – Vocals
Ronny Westphal – Guitar
Patrik Carlberg Hallgren – Bass

FRAYLE Reveal Music Video for "Souvenirs Of Your Betrayal" — WATCH // USA Tour With Dogma Begins 3/15!

Cleveland based gothic doom unit FRAYLE released their latest album, Heretics & Lullabies, last fall via Napalm Records to noted acclaim, and are about to kick off their upcoming tour supporting Dogma in the USA! In anticipation of the tour, the band has revealed a brand new music video for album track "Souvenirs Of Your Betrayal," which can be witnessed today.

Catch more of FRAYLE's seductively dark sound on tour this month, and see below for all confirmed tour dates.

FRAYLE says about "Souvenirs Of Your Betrayal":

"We wrote 'Souvenirs of Your Betrayal' from a very real place of hurt and clarity. It's about facing deception head on and turning that experience into something honest, heavy and powerful."

Watch the music video for "Souvenirs Of Your Betrayal" Below:

FRAYLE ON TOUR:
WITH DOGMA:
3/15 — Seattle, WA — Substation
3/17 — San Francisco, CA — The Independent
3/18 — Los Angeles, CA — 1720
3/19 — Reno, NV — The Alpine
3/20 — Anaheim, CA — House of Blues
3/21 — San Diego, CA — House of Blues
3/24 — San Antonio, TX — Vibes Studio
3/25 — Dallas, TX — Trees
3/27 — Madison, WI — The Annex at The Red Zone
3/28 — Joliet, IL — The Forge
3/29 — Chesterfield, MI — Diesel Concert Lounge
3/31 — New York, NY — The Gramercy Theater
4/1 — Washington, DC — Black Cat
4/2 — Bethlehem, PA — Fowler Blast Furnace Room
4/3 — Philadelphia, PA — Kung Fu Necktie

FRAYLE have been lauded as one of the fastest-rising, most haunting currently active modern doom metal outfits of late, infusing their sound with eclectic elements and now reinventing their trademark spectral sonic profile. Merging the heaviness of occult-driven doom and blackgaze with frontwoman Gwyn Strang's distinctively eerie vocal stylings and the crushing guitars of Sean Bilovecky, the band has fully realized their "lullabies of chaos" musical vision with Heretics & Lullabies. Recorded by FRAYLE and produced, mixed and mastered by Aaron Chaparian at Iron Audio (Bleeding Through, Harms Way), Heretics & Lullabies is a must-listen for any fan of doom, post-metal or atmosphere-heavy alt-rock, but also a pristinely phantomic journey for any heavy music fan as it maintains its accessible edge throughout.

Order Heretics & Lullabies — HERE

FRAYLE is:
Gwyn Strang — Vocals
Sean Bilovecky — Guitar

SWEDISH POWER METAL WARRIORS BLOODBOUND RELEASE VIDEO FOR "THE NINE CRUSADES" FEATURING BRITTNEY SLAYES OF UNLEASH THE ARCHERS

Having ridden into their latest battle with their eleventh epic full-length Field Of Swords, Swedish power metal warriors BLOODBOUND have released another video single from the album. "The Nine Crusades" is another historically-themed anthem, retelling the titular events in typical BLOODBOUND style: A sweeping blend of melodic and heavy power metal. Joining their conquest is powerhouse vocalist Brittney Slayes of Canadian band UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, dueting with Patrik J. Selleby in a glorious mid-tempo anthem. Not only is "The Nine Crusades" the perfect album closer, but also a powerful herald of what's to come.

BLOODBOUND are currently getting ready to share their new songs live. Starting March 12 in Hamburg, they will be on tour supporting labelmates ANGUS MCSIX, with additional support from Brainstorm. Their run will take them to eleven cities, ending in Eindhoven on March 22. Following, BLOODBOUND will play European festivals, including mountainous Full Metal Mayrhofen, organized by Wacken Open Air, and Alcatraz Festival in Belgium.

Fredrik Bergh about "The Nine Crusades":
"The major part of this song was actually written by myself and Tomas back in 2018, and it was written especially for the band Sabaton! Joakim Brodén from Sabaton liked the rough demo and wanted to work further on this song together with us, but the collaboration never materialized. I have always felt it was a very strong track, so we decided to record the song ourselves for the new album instead. I am super proud of this song. I feel it’s one of the best songs I’ve ever been involved in writing! The song features the great Brittney Slayes from UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, who sings the song as a duet together with Patrik."

Tomas Olsson about "The Nine Crusades":
"This song is a summation of the Crusader era, 1096–1291. During this period nine crusades took place. It is estimated that over 2 million people died."

Brittney Slayes about "The Nine Crusades":
"It is such an honour to be featured on this BLOODBOUND track; I have been a fan of the band for well over a decade so when they approached me about doing some guest vocals of course the answer was a resounding yes! This song is quite different from what we do in UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, and is not at all like my own writing style, so I was excited to be able sing something new and to put my own spin on it. The whole collaboration had been a blast, and I’m glad I was able to make it into the music video as well; it was very nice of them to include me. Hopefully the fans enjoy this song and feel I added something worthwhile to this already amazing band!"

Watch the Lyric Video for "The Nine Crusades" Below:

BLOODBOUND's latest triumphant march impressively illustrates the importance of purpose and perseverance with heroic tales in shining heavy metal armor. Valiant, vigorous, and ultimately victorious: Field Of Swords has come to expand BLOODBOUND’s domination of the scene!

Fredrik Bergh on Field Of Swords: "Field Of Swords is a concept album, a continuation from our last album Tales From The North (2023) which touched upon the subject of the Viking era. On Field Of Swords, we have moved on in history and entered the Middle Ages (after 1066). The concept, in short, is the following: When the Viking Age ended in the year of our Lord 1066, came the long and grim Medieval times. We are extremely excited about the new album and to release it with the backing of the mighty Napalm Records. Music-wise, the new album has a slightly more modern sound, but we canguarantee it includes all the elements BLOODBOUND is known for! It's a diverse record with aggressive songs, epic tracks, and it also contains some of the fastest parts we have written. And on the other hand, we have some slower, majestic songs as well, like, 'The Nine Crusades' where UNLEASH THE ARCHERS' Brittney Slayes duets with Patrik. Field Of Swords has everything you can ask for!"

Get Your Copy of Field Of Swords NOW!

BLOODBOUND's first release with Napalm Records adds another 11 captivating battle hymns to their repertoire. A diverse record with aggressive songs and epic tracks alike, their eleventh album also contains some of the band’s fastest material ever written. The opening title track, "Field Of Swords", immediately storms into BLOODBOUND’s signature sound, braiding stories of glory with a sweeping blend of melodic and heavy power metal. The dominant "As Empires Fall" follows the crusaders east and powerfully depicts said glory in epic battle in contrast with sacrifices made on the way. "Defenders Of Jerusalem" cleverly expands on the topic of loss, leaving listeners to wonder which side is holding their heads up high in the face of imminent defeat. Catchy flutes have the heroes take heart in "The Code Of Warriors" to guide them into the "Land Of The Brave" and Field Of Swordsto new heights at the same time. "Light In The Sky" further illustrates BLOODBOUND’s battle scars turned electrifying sound, while the mature "Teutonic Knights" opens up the bleak reality of the tragedy that undoubtedly accompanies this battle-torn era of history. Yet, "Forged In Iron", "Pain and Glory", and "Born to be King" hold their ground as equally unforgettable tunes, all leading up to the brilliant finale: Brittney Slayes of powerhouse Canadian band UNLEASH THE ARCHERS joins "The Nine Crusades" as another valuable fighter to lead Field Of Swords to greatness.

Field Of Swords is available in the following formats:
Deluxe Box 350g Cardboard Box, incl. 1CD Digipak, Flag, Patch, Live Album in Slipcase, Autographed Card – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive (strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide)

1LP Vinyl Gatefold Marbled Oxblood Red, incl. 12-page booklet – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive (strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide)

1LP Vinyl Gatefold Black
1CD Digipak
Digital Album

BLOODBOUND are:
Patrik J. Selleby – Vocals
Tomas Olsson – Lead and Rhythm Guitars
Fredrik Bergh – Keyboards
Henrik Olsson – Guitars
Anders Broman – Bass
Daniel Hansfeldt – Drums

WEDNESDAY 13 Puts the "Fun" in Funeral with Music Video for New Album Track "Rotting Away"

WEDNESDAY 13 PUTS THE "FUN" IN FUNERAL WITH MUSIC VIDEO FOR NEW ALBUM TRACK "ROTTING AWAY"

10th Studio Album, Mid Death Crisis, Out Now via Napalm Records — Order HERE

 Touring the UK & Europe Right Now + North American Tour with Lord Of The Lost Announced for Early 2026 

Amid his current Summer Blood Storm UK/European tour, WEDNESDAY 13 has just dropped a delightfully deathly music video for Mid Death Crisis track "Rotting Away." The Duke of Spook goes on a date with the dead, picnicking with a petrified soul! Watch the new music video below — out now!

WEDNESDAY 13 comments about "Rotting Away":
"I’m putting the Fun back in Funeral with our new video for 'Rotting Away.' I had such a great time filming this and wanted to do something fun, campy, and different from the other band performance videos. Inspired by the original Night Of The Living Dead film, Tom Petty’s video 'Last dance with Mary Jane' along with a little Weekend at Bernie’s thrown into this."

Watch the "Rotting Away" music video below.

WEDNESDAY 13 is currently touring the UK and Europe with support from Fearless Vampire Killers and The Nocturnal Affair, with more performances to slay in cities like Birmingham, Prauge, Vienna, and beyond. The tour also features festival stops at Wacken Open Air and Poland Rock Festival. Then, later this fall, Wednesday will return to the UK and Europe for his Mid Death Crisis tour, starting October 17 in Oslo, Norway!

Between these tours, WEDNESDAY 13 will perform at a special event honoring the late Joey Jordison on Friday, October 3. The event, presented by the Joey Jordison Charitable Fund, is headlined by Vimic and will take place at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles, CA. Visit the Teragram Ballroom site for tickets and more information.

Lastly but certainly not least, WEDNESDAY 13's upcoming North American tour with headliners and label mates Lord of the Lost, featuring fellow support artists The Birthday Massacre, will take over venues in January/February 2026.

DARK WINTER TOUR USA/CANADA 2026 WITH HEADLINERS LORD OF THE LOST:
+ The Birthday Massacre
1/19 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage
1/20 — Philadelphia, PA —Theatre of Living Arts
1/21 — New Haven, CT — Toad's Place 
1/23 — New York, NY — Webster Hall 
1/24 — Worcester, MA — The Palladium
1/25 — Montreal, QC — Beanfield Theatre
1/26 — Toronto, ON — Phoenix Concert Theatre
1/28 — Cleveland, OH — House of Blues
1/29 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogart’s
1/30 — Detroit, MI — St. Andrews Hall
1/31 — Chicago, IL — Concord Music Hall
2/2 — Minneapolis, MN — First Avenue
2/4 — Denver, CO — Summit Music Hall
2/5  — Salt Lake City, UT — The Complex
2/7 — Los Angeles, CA — The Fonda
2/8 — Berkeley, CA — UC Theatre

WEDNESDAY 13 IS:
Wednesday 13 — Lead Vocals + Guitar
Jack Tankersley — Guitar
Troy Doebbler — Bass
Mike Dupke — Drums
Ashes — Lead Guitar

ALIEN WEAPONRY & Lamb of God's Randy Blythe Fight the System in New Music Video for "Taniwha"

New Zealand's ALIEN WEAPONRY recently released their head-turning third album, Te Rā, via Napalm Records! Today, swiftly following the announcement of their upcoming USA tour supporting Avatar with fellow openers SpiritWorld, the band has dropped a brand new music video for album single “Taniwha”, featuring an intense guest appearance from metal icon Randy Blythe (Lamb Of God).

In the video, the modern groove metal trio find themselves face to face with puppet masters of corporate greed and overconsumption, providing a thought-provoking backdrop to one of the album's most aggressive, death-metal leaning offerings.

Watch the video below, and make sure to check out the band's upcoming USA tour dates, starting November 5, 2025 in Phoenix, AZ!

ALIEN WEAPONRY says about the “Taniwha” video:

"We are super excited to share something we have been working on for a while.

We felt honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with the mighty Randy Blythe on our song 'Taniwha' off of our latest album, so it only made sense to have him be a part of the music video too!

We wanted to create something special for this one, and we are stoked with how it turned out!"

Watch the new music video for "Taniwha” below:

Order Te Rā HERE:

ALIEN WEAPONRY have solidified themselves as one of the greatest young metal bands of their generation with renewed musical tenacity and crucial messaging. Since releasing their acclaimed debut Tū(2018), the band have been lauded for their kinetic presence and sound, as well as their vital blend of culturally profound lyricism in both English and te reo Māori, the indigenous language of New Zealand.

With their third full-length album, ALIEN WEAPONRY expand on their hallmark messages of cultural, societal and environmental resilience while delivering their most massive-sounding, focused musical output ever. In the hands of veteran producer/mixer Josh Wilbur (Lamb Of God, Gojira, Megadeth), Te Rā’s gnashing blend of groove, nu, math and thrash metal shines with anthemic choruses and refreshed technical skill. Te Rā is a bold, unwavering cry for a future in which we can all take part in the legacy of peoples like the Māori and others all around us – people who, if they aren’t seen, most certainly need to be heard! Taken as a whole, Te Rā grapples with what it’s like to be caught in the pull of divergent cultures – not just for the descendants of colonized people, but for all of us.

ALIEN WEAPONRY USA 2025 Tour Dates:

Supporting Avatar w/ SpiritWorld

11/5 Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren

11/6 San Diego, CA @ The Observatory - North Park

11/7 Riverside, CA @ Riverside Municipal Auditorium

11/8 Las Vegas, NV @ Brooklyn Bowl

11/10 Seattle, WA @ Moore Theater

11/11 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theatre

11/12 Garden City, ID @ Revolution Concert House

11/14 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Union Event Center

11/15 Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium

11/17 Minneapolis, MN @ Fillmore

11/18 Madison, WI @ The Sylvee

11/20 Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore Detroit

11/21 Pittsburgh, PA @ Stage AE

11/22 Columbus, OH @ KEMBA Live!

11/23 Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring

11/25 Huntington, NY @ Paramount

11/26 Boston, MA @ House of Blues

11/28 Allentown, PA @ Archer Music Hall

11/29 Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore Charlotte

11/30 Louisville, KY @ Old Forester's Paristown Hall

12/2 Chicago, IL @ Riviera Theater

12/4 Nashville, TN @ Marathon Music Works

12/6 Tulsa, OK @ Tulsa Theater

12/7 Dallas, TX @ House of Blues

CRADLE OF FILTH Reveal Music Video for New Album Track "Demagoguery" + UK/EU Tour Begins This Week!

Following the release of their brand new 14th studio album The Screaming Of The Valkyries (Napalm Records) — which made stellar debuts at #2 on both the US and Canadian Hard Music Albums charts, #4 on the US Current Rock Albums chart, and more — GRAMMY Award-nominated extreme metal institution CRADLE OF FILTH have unveiled another surprise! A brand new music video for driving album track "Demagoguery" is out now, providing an eerily disturbing backdrop to the song, which blends dark beauty, blast beats, and slaytanic groove as only Cradle can combine.

The video comes just in time for the band to kick off their UK/European headline tour, featuring support from labelmates Nervosa, later this week! See below for a full listing of current tour dates.
 

"Demagoguery" music video director Shaun Hodson says about the video's concept: "Subject Eleven, a marionette puppet, is controlled by the media, government, and television, her every move dictated by their unseen strings. As a charismatic world leader rises, cloaked in promises of peace, the truth behind her manipulation becomes clear: she is part of a dark orchestration guiding the world toward the rise of the Antichrist."

Watch the music video for "Demagoguery" below:

On The Screaming Of The Valkyries, Dani Filth's recognizable scream and equally identifiable growl stand mightily alongside twin guitar attacks, symphonic flourishes, and explosive rhythm section, implemented by drummer Martin "Marthus" Skaroupka, bassist Daniel Firth, guitarists Marek "Ashok" Smerda and Donny Burbage, and keyboardist/vocalist Zoe Federoff.

Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Scott Atkins at Grindstone Studios in Suffolk, England, The Screaming of the Valkyries beckons the brave into a new era of CRADLE OF FILTH misadventure, celebrating massive melancholic melody, blackened thrash, and apocalyptic existential dread with a grinning smattering of unbridled revelry. The Screaming of the Valkyries is a bloody dark love letter to the longtime legion of CRADLE OF FILTH faithful and a stunning entryway for fresh lambs to the sonic slaughter.

Menacing album opener "To Live Deliciously" hits immediately with rhythmic urgency, built around a Libertine lyrical hook that twists and writhes with aggression, atmosphere, and melody. Across the album’s blunt and unforgiving yet inviting expanse, Cradle summons the succulent flavors of classic albums like Dusk And Her Embrace and Cruelty And The Beast with the galloping (but no less fierce) thunder of recent entries Hammer Of The Witches and Existence Is Futile. Flashes of early metal influences coalesce with carnivorous glee into unapologetic death ‘n’ roll. Anchored by arguably the most mournful melody in their catalog, "Non Omnis Moriar" ("I shall not wholly die") could be a cousin to Paradise Lost or Anathema, inverted through Cradle’s thorny prism. "You Are My Nautilus" is the darkest song Iron Maiden never wrote, spinning an epic tale with dueling guitars, while "Ex Sanguine Draculae" conjures Dusk-era atmosphere with imaginative new colors.

Order The Screaming of the Valkyries here. 

CRADLE OF FILTH IS:
Dani Filth — Vocals
Marek "Ashok" Smerda — Guitars
Martin "Marthus" Skaroupka — Drums
Daniel Firth — Bass
Donny Burbage — Guitars
Zoe Federoff — Vocals, Keys