AMORPHIS Announce North American Co-Headline Tour With INSOMNIUM This November

Finnish metal visionaries AMORPHIS are set to join forces with melodic death metal pioneers INSOMNIUM for the North American co-headline tour, with support from US melodic death/doom metal act HINAYANA. Beginning in Boston, MA, on November 17, the bands prepare to bring powerful storytelling and haunting heaviness to audiences as the winter months draw near. 

The tour sees AMORPHIS continue celebrations in aid of their latest full-length Borderland. Released via RPM in September 2025, the album marks a milestone in the band’s 35‑year evolution, blending melodic depth and dynamic narratives with a refreshed creative spark borne from their first collaboration with producer Jacob Hansen.

AMORPHIS x INSOMNIUM Tour Dates:

  • 11/17 — Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club

  • 11/18 — Montreal, QC — Theatre Beanfield

  • 11/19 — Toronto, ON — The Concert Hall

  • 11/20 — Columbus, OH — The King of Clubs

  • 11/21 — Detroit, MI — Magic Stick

  • 11/23 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues

  • 11/24 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity Theater

  • 11/25 — Lincoln, NE — Bourbon Theatre

  • 11/27 — Denver, CO — The Gothic Theatre

  • 11/28 — Salt Lake City, UT — Metro Music Hall

  • 11/30 — Vancouver, BC — Rickshaw Theatre

  • 12/01 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre

  • 12/02 — Seattle, WA — The Showbox Market

  • 12/04 — Berkeley, CA — The UC Theatre

  • 12/05 — Los Angeles, CA — The Regent Theater

  • 12/06 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theater

  • 12/08 — Austin, TX — Come And Take It Live

  • 12/09 — Dallas, TX — Granada Theater

  • 12/11 — Orlando, FL — The Abbey

  • 12/12 — Jacksonville, FL — The Albatross

  • 12/13 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade

  • 12/15 — Richmond, VA — The Canal Club

  • 12/16 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage

  • 12/18 — Reading, PA — Reverb

  • 12/19 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza

About AMORPHIS
With Borderland, the title of the album couldn’t have been chosen more fittingly. Throughout their career, spanning over more than three decades, AMORPHIS -- Tomi Joutsen (vocals), Esa Holopainen (guitars), Tomi Koivusaari (guitars), Olli-Pekka Laine (bass), Santeri Kallio (keyboards) & Jan Rechberger (drums & percussion) -- have been an ever-evolving act, wandering on an exciting boundary-pushing path. From their sinister death metal debut Karelian Isthmus over genre-defining mid-90s melodic death works like Tales From The Thousand Lakes and Elegy as well as the melodic 2000’s grandeur of Eclipse or Skyforger to records combining the very best of all prior eras to refreshing new soundscapes (f.e. Under The Red Cloud or Queen Of Time): Whatever this group works on promises long-range success.
 
With 2022’s Halo, the Finn’s were rewarded for their researching musical approach once again: The album marked AMORPHIS’ sixth no. 1 album in Finland, even cracked the top 3 of the official German album chart, and last but not least the sextet took home two awards from the prestigious Emma Gaala (“Band of the Year” & “Export of the Year”).
 
The impact of Halo became a driving force for what’s to come. Rather than rushing into a follow-up, the band chose to step back from live performances and focus fully on their next chapter. The result is Borderland - a meticulously crafted opus that builds on their celebrated recent era, while seamlessly weaving in new, timely elements. It’s a bold, organic continuation of their journey, shaped by experience and guided by vision.
 

 

 AMORPHIS are:

Tomi Joutsen | vocals

Esa Holopainen | guitars

Tomi Koivusaari | guitars

Olli-Pekka “Oppu” Laine | bass

Santeri Kallio | keys

Jan Rechberger | drums & percussion

 

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STORMRULER Sign Worldwide Deal With Distortion Music Group (DMG) - Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music, Release Single "Dark Age Of Deception"

US black metal duo STORMRULER have signed a worldwide deal with Distortion Music Group (DMG) - Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music. Alongside the announcement, STORMRULER present the new track, "Dark Age Of Deception."

STORMRULER comment on the single release "Dark Age Of Deception", 
"We chose this song to be at the forefront of the Imperial resurgence for a few reasons. First and foremost it’s a sonic battery draped in frozen and melancholic themes, the sort of soaring leads and blackened assault one has come to expect from a refined and matured STORMRULER. It also provides a peak into one of many legends told within the Realm of Aurelia, a world soon to be explored by many…"

"Dark Age Of Deception" is a standalone single marking STORMRULER’s introduction to DMG. Separate from the narrative of the upcoming album, the track delivers the band’s signature blend of melodic black metal, relentless aggression and sweeping atmosphere. Built on blistering riffs, rapid fire drumming and commanding melodies, it serves as a direct and uncompromising first statement from the band’s new chapter.

About STORMRULER:

Born out of St. Louis, MO, the ferocious black metal duo STORMRULER is comprised of guitarist and vocalist Jason Asberry and drummer Jesse Schobel. Captivated by fantasy realms, the band's imagery and sonic design draw from this theme entwined with historical elements. 

The debut album Under The Burning Eclipse emerged in 2021, released via Napalm Records. This full-length was followed in quick succession by the sophomore offering, Sacred Rites & Black Magick, also via Napalm Records in 2022. 

With "Dark Age Of Deception," STORMRULER rise through the all encompassing gloom with obliterating force. Plunging into a dark and immersive shroud of atmospheric layers and commanding intensity, "Dark Age Of Deception" signifies the band's new chapter has commenced. 


STORMRULER Is:
Jesse Schobel
Jason Asberry

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PAIN’s “I Don’t Give A Fukk” Is Three Minutes of Total Disillusionment

Swedish industrial metal force PAIN returns with the explosive new single “I Don’t Give A Fukk.”

Compact, confrontational and built around a brutally direct refrain, “I Don’t Give A Fukk” transforms the confusion and hostility of the modern world into three minutes of mechanized defiance. Grinding guitars, a relentless electronic pulse and Peter Tägtgren’s unmistakable vocals drive the track toward a chorus created to be shouted back at full volume.

The lyrics offer an unfiltered snapshot of a society consumed by political theater, distrust, manipulation and competing versions of reality. Provocative conspiracy imagery collides with accusations of hypocrisy and manufactured division, capturing the feeling of being surrounded by noise while no longer knowing whom or what to believe.

Rather than offering easy answers, “I Don’t Give A Fukk” delivers a release: a blunt refusal to participate in the madness.

Peter Tägtgren comments: “I’m really curious to see how people react, and I’m stoked about the new single. As most of you know, I always try not to repeat myself, and this time I’m sure people will be wondering, ‘What the hell is going on?’ Sebastian and I wrote the song together, and lyrically I’m throwing my view of the world and of the last ten years right in your face. Hold on tight and get ready to smile.”

Co-written by Peter and his son, PAIN drummer Sebastian Tägtgren, the single continues the pair’s growing creative partnership while taking the project into another unexpected corner of its sound.

For nearly three decades, PAIN has operated without boundaries, welding heavy metal, industrial electronics, infectious melodies, dark humor and Tägtgren’s singular worldview into music that is as immediate as it is unpredictable. Following the release of PAIN’s ninth studio album, I Am, “I Don’t Give A Fukk” strips that formula down to its most direct elements: a crushing groove, a provocative message and a hook that refuses to leave quietly.

The world may be on fire, but PAIN is turning up the volume.

“I Don’t Give A Fukk” is available here: pain.rpm.link/idontgivePR

Across nine studio albums, PAIN has built a catalog that refuses to separate heaviness from accessibility. “End of the Line,” “Shut Your Mouth,” “Same Old Song,” “Zombie Slam,” “Follow Me,” “Dirty Woman,” “Coming Home,” “Party in My Head” and “Go With The Flow” may come from different eras and approach the PAIN formula from different angles, but they share the same instinct: make it heavy, make it memorable and never become predictable.

That same instinct carries into the next chapter with “I Don't Give A Fukk,” written by Peter and Sebastian Tägtgren. Musically direct and lyrically confrontational, the song takes aim at the anger, manipulation, division, distrust and information overload that Tägtgren sees in the world around him. It is deliberately provocative, irreverent and difficult to mistake for anything other than PAIN.

That unpredictability is ultimately the point.

PAIN started because Peter Tägtgren needed somewhere to put the ideas that did not fit anywhere else. Nearly thirty years later, that freedom is still the project's greatest strength. Industrial metal, electronic music, rock, pop, death metal attitude, melancholy, sarcasm and outright absurdity can all exist in the same universe because PAIN has never treated genre as a boundary.

The sound changes. The songs change. The world around them certainly changes.

PAIN keeps moving.

PAIN is:

Peter Tägtgren: vocals, guitar
Sebastian Tägtgren: drums
Jonathan Olsson: bass
Sebastian Svalland: guitar

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SINNER Say Thank You With New “Turn The Page” Visualizer Video

More than four decades into their career, SINNER have received an overwhelming response to their final studio album, Boom Bang Goodbye. Now, the band are celebrating that support by unveiling a new lyric video for one of the record’s most emotional tracks, “Turn The Page.”

Since the album’s release, fans from every chapter of the SINNER story have shown their support – from those who have followed the band since the early days to those who discovered them much later. SINNER would like to send a huge thank you to everyone who streamed and bought the album, shared it, recommended it and, above all, played it loud. Thank you for the incredible support!

Before the book closes, however, there is still one more song to share.

Combining classic hard rock with sweeping melodies and a melancholic atmosphere, “Turn The Page” stands among the most melodic and emotional songs on Boom Bang Goodbye. It reflects on the painful end of a relationship, the memories that refuse to disappear and the difficult process of letting go of the past in order to start a new chapter.
 
The track is brought to life by Michael Sadler (SAGA), whose unmistakable voice adds a distinctive emotional depth to the song. Hearing Sadler’s finished performance was also a particularly moving moment for Mat Sinner. He was blown away by the way Sadler had made the song entirely his own, singing it as though the story were deeply personal to him.

With 19 studio albums and more than four decades behind them, SINNER have brought their remarkable recording career to a fitting conclusion with Boom Bang Goodbye – an album that celebrates the band’s identity without simply dwelling on the past. Its eleven tracks bring together the melodies, powerful guitars and unmistakable rock’n’roll attitude that have defined SINNER since 1982.

 Every story eventually comes to its final chapter. But before SINNER turn the page, they are giving their fans one more reason to crank up the volume.


Boom Bang Goodbye can be ordered or streamed here:
https://sinner.rpm.link/boomPR

CORELEONI Release Video for New Single "Howling At The Moon"

Following the announcement of their upcoming album Generection and the recent release of its first single, "Generation Rock," which perfectly captured the record's generational spirit, CoreLeoni, led by GOTTHARD founding member Leo Leoni, have unveiled an official music video for "Howling At The Moon." The new single offers another powerful glimpse into their forthcoming studio offering, further showcasing the heavier, more hard-hitting direction CoreLeoni have embraced on their latest release.

Rooted in an idea dating back to the early '90s, "Howling At The Moon" was originally conceived by Jgor Gianola and the late Steve Lee during songwriting sessions for GOTTHARD before being rediscovered and reimagined for Generection. Driven by crushing riffs, a commanding vocal performance from Gent Bushpepa, and CoreLeoni's unmistakable blend of melodic hard rock and metal, the song bridges the band's present with a remarkable piece of their musical history.

Stream "Howling At The Moon": https://coreleoni.rpm.link/howlingPR

Watch the official video Below:

Marking the band's fourth album since its formation in 2017 and the second featuring vocalist Gent Bushpepa, Generection sees CoreLeoni returning to their roots with their heaviest and hardest-hitting record to date.

Built on a foundation of unreleased tracks, the album showcases the powerhouse lineup of Alex Motta (drums), Mila Merker (bass), and Jgor Gianola (guitars), standing as unshakable pillars of the band's sound. While heavier and harder than its predecessors, Generection never sacrifices warmth or atmosphere, especially in its most intimate moments. With the entire band contributing more to the songwriting than ever before, the result aligns perfectly with Leo Leoni's unmistakable signature sound.

The analog mix is one of the defining characteristics of Generection, recreating the magic of '70s and '80s recordings while injecting a modern edge. Razor-sharp riffs, driving rhythms, and just the right touch of sweetness and dimension make this an album that opens a door to the past for younger listeners while reconnecting older rockers with their roots.

Since launching CoreLeoni in 2017, Leo Leoni has built the project into a celebrated hard rock force that bridges generations. With Gent Bushpepa once again delivering a commanding vocal performance and a band firing on all cylinders, Generection stands as a powerful statement of intent, honouring classic rock traditions while pushing confidently forward.

Set to be released on September 11 through Reigning Phoenix Music, Generectionis available for pre-order at: https://coreleoni.rpm.link/generectionPR

The Digipak CD edition also includes a bonus disc featuring the "Live At Hallenstadion" concert, recorded in Zürich, Switzerland, in July 2025 and previously available only as a digital release.

CoreLeoni is:
Leo Leoni – Guitars
Gent Bushpepa – Vocals
Jgor Gianola – Guitars
Mila Merker – Bass
Alex Motta – Drums
  

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VALHALORE Unveil Dreamlike Acoustic Reimagining of Breakout Single "Horizon"

"Horizon" marked more than just a new single for VALHALORE. As the band's first new music since  2019, it signaled the beginning of a new chapter – one that led to release of Beyond The Stars through a record deal with Reigning Phoenix Music / ROAR, national and international touring, and a growing presence on the global metal stage.

Now, the band returns to the song that started it all, reimagining it in an intimate acoustic form that reveals the heart of the music in a completely new light. Trading towering riffs, epic orchestras and thunderous drums for warm acoustic instrumentation, sweeping melodies and an intimate atmosphere, "Horizon - Acoustic" reveals the emotional heart of one of VALHALORE's most beloved songs. More than a stripped-back version, it is a complete reimagining that allows the story, melody and emotion of the track to unfold in an entirely new light.
 
The result is a dreamlike interpretation that shines a spotlight on the song's message of hope, reflection and appreciating life's fleeting moments, while retaining the uplifting spirit that first connected with listeners around the world. 

Speaking about the release, the band share: 
"Since its conception, Horizon has always been a very special song for us. It's a song about a hopeful future, the beauty found in life's simplest moments, and appreciating what we have before it fades. Reimagining this track in a way that lets its beauty breathe, while allowing the lyrics to shine - almost like a lullaby - felt like a natural step. We're incredibly proud of this new rendition and can't wait to share it with the world." 

For longtime fans, the acoustic rendition offers a fresh perspective on a song that marked a defining chapter in VALHALORE's story. For new listeners, it provides an inviting introduction to the songwriting at the heart of the band's distinctive blend of melodic folk and metal. "Horizon - Acoustic" is now available on all major streaming platforms.

Return to the world of Beyond The Stars, and experience "Horizon - Acoustic" Below:

Beyond The Stars Line-Up:
Anthony Willis - Guitars
Lachlan Neate - Vocals, Cello, Mandolin
Sophie Christensen - Wind instruments
Morgan Cox - Drums
Lucas Fisher - Guitars, Vocals
Joseph Dipisa-Fiorenza - Bass
 

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Website | https://www.valhalore.com 

MAD MAX Share Lyric Video for New Single "Keep You Alive"

Following the previously-released first single "Silver" (listen here), German melodic hard rock veterans MAD MAX have shared a lyric video for "Keep You Alive," offering another preview of their forthcoming studio album, Stories Of Destiny. Due out on September 4 via ROAR – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music, the album finds the band celebrating 45 years of history while continuing to push forward with new material.

Co-written with HELLOWEEN guitarist Sascha Gerstner, "Keep You Alive" serves as the album's second single and showcases the collaboration through MAD MAX's signature blend of powerful riffs, memorable hooks, and timeless, larger-than-life melodic hard rock.

Stream "Keep You Alive": https://madmax.rpm.link/alivePR

The video clip is now available below:

Packed with powerful guitar-driven anthems, memorable melodies and timeless hard rock spirit, Stories Of Destiny combines newly recorded material, long-awaited hidden gems and collaborations with some of the most respected names in the rock and metal world. The album also introduces UK vocalist Alan Clark while welcoming original MAD MAX singer Andreas Baesler as a special guest for his first MAD MAX appearance in 45 years, creating a direct link between the band's earliest days and its present.

Founded in Münster, Germany in 1981 by guitarist, songwriter and bandleader Jürgen Breforth, MAD MAX have remained one of Europe's most enduring melodic hard rock and heavy metal acts for more than four decades. Renowned for their unmistakable guitar-driven sound, strong melodies and classic hard rock attitude, the band have built a loyal international following through countless albums, tours and festival appearances.

Reflecting on an extraordinary career while embracing the future, Stories Of Destiny is built around songs Breforth had the honor to co-write with acclaimed musicians including Sascha Gerstner (Helloween), David Readman (Pink Cream 69), Andreas Broon (The Sisters Of Mercy) and Michael Voss, known from his work with Michael Schenker. Reimagined and newly recorded in unmistakable MAD MAX fashion, the album captures both the band's musical roots and their continued evolution. 

Further highlights include two previously unreleased MAD MAX songs from 1991, "Til' The End Of Time" and "Weapons Of Love", alongside a newly recorded version of "Piece Of Candy", based on the very first guitar riff Breforth ever wrote for the band in 1981. Performed as a duet between Alan Clark and Andreas Baesler, the track symbolizes the connection between MAD MAX's past and present. The Spanish version, "Dulces Falsos", marks the band's first-ever song with Spanish lyrics and pays tribute to their growing fanbase across Latin America.

The visual world of Stories Of Destiny also connects to the MAD MAX comic, created by Mexican comic artist Maestro Arturo Said. The comic tells the story of the band from its founding days in 1981 through the 1980s and up to MAD MAX’s first shows in Colombia in 2023, making the album both a musical and visual celebration of the band’s legacy.
 

Pre-order your album copy now at: https://madmax.rpm.link/storiesPR

Artist Line-Up:
Alan Clark - Vocals
Andreas Baesler - Vocals On "Dulces Falsos" & Duet Vocals On "Piece Of Candy"
Jürgen Breforth - Guitar
Dethy Borchardt - Guitar
Fabian Watermann - Bass
Axel Kruse - Drums

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Website | https://madmax-germany.com 

BELPHEGOR Finishes Work On 13th Studio Album, Set For Release in 2027

Black death metal force BELPHEGOR has finished work on its 13th studio album, scheduled for release in the first quarter of 2027 via Reigning Phoenix Music.

The forthcoming record will mark the next chapter in BELPHEGOR’s uncompromising legacy, continuing the band’s relentless exploration of black death metal and its distinctive fusion of brutality, darkness and ceremonial intensity.

As work on the album progresses, BELPHEGOR reminds their supporters to revisit the first two singles from the upcoming release:

"Scarlet Beast – Leviathan"
Released February 2026
Watch below:

"Sanctus Diaboli Confidimus"
Released August 2025
https://youtu.be/yCORFvKY6J0

BELPHEGOR will also unleash its magickal processions across Europe in autumn 2026 with the “Praise The Beast” European Tour 2026.

The trek kicks off September 29 at Turock in Essen, Germany, and will storm through Belgium, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, Central Europe, Poland, and the UK before reaching its final ritual on October 18 at The Underworld in London.

Joining BELPHEGOR as special guests are death metal legends KRISIUN and black metal coven ASAGRAUM. A fourth band will be announced soon. Stay tuned.

BELPHEGOR "Praise The Beast" European Tour 2026:

29.09.  - GER  - Essen, Turock
30.09.  - BEL  - Kortrijk, DVG
01.10.  - NLD  - Dordrecht, Bibelot
02.10.  - NLD  - Hengelo, Metropool
03.10. - DEN- Copenhagen, Richter
04.10.  - SWE  - Gothenburg, Monument
06.10.  - FIN  - Helsinki, On The Rocks
07.10.  - SWE  - Stockholm, Kollektivet Livet
08.10.  - SWE  - Malmö, Plan B
09.10.  - GER  - Berlin, Musikbrauerei
10.10.  - CZE  - Uherske Hradiste, Klub Mir
11.10.  - CZE  - Plzen, Serikovka
13.10.  - POL  - Krakow, Hype Park
14.10.  - POL  - Gdańsk, Drizzly Grizzly
15.10.  - GER  - Osnabrück, Bastard Club
16.10.  - UK  - Sheffield, Corporation
17.10.  - UK  - Torquay, Arena
18.10.  - UK  - London, The Underworld

Tickets and additional information will be available through local venues and promoters.

Now, as the band approaches its thirteenth studio album, a deeper and more arcane force begins to stir. The number thirteen bears ancient meaning: endings, thresholds, and the passage into the unknown. Rooted in primordial doctrine, the thirteenth seal is said to bind the final veil between worlds, the last barrier between order and chaos.

With this upcoming release, BELPHEGOR prepares to break that seal, not to follow, but to lead. To summon what lies beyond even their own previous creations: something more primal, more ritualistic, more devastating.

Early glimpses of new material point to a continuation of the dark artistic path begun with The Devils, now delving even deeper. The upcoming album takes shape as a focused ritual: precise, uncompromising, and rooted in the band’s unmistakable vision, the glorification of the Devil.

Prepare. The next chapter is imminent. 

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SINNER BOOM BANG GOODBYE OUT NOW: SINNER RELEASE FINAL STUDIO ALBUM AND NEW VIDEO FOR “ALL NIGHT LONG”

With Boom Bang Goodbye, SINNER release their final studio album today via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). After more than four decades, 19 studio albums and countless live shows, the band led by Mat Sinner bid farewell with a record that distils their entire career into eleven powerful songs. Alongside the album, SINNER have also released a new video for “All Night Long,” arguably the most carefree and life-affirming anthem on the record, featuring Ronnie Romero on vocals.

What began as Mat Sinner’s vision in 1982 evolved over more than four decades into one of the most enduring and influential institutions of the German hard rock and metal scene. From their early classics to the chart success of Brotherhood (#12 in Germany, 2022), SINNER have always remained a band that refused to follow trends, instead forging their own path with passion, integrity and an unwavering love of rock ’n’ roll.

With Boom Bang Goodbye, this journey does not end quietly. Instead, SINNER bow out with an album that once again brings together everything the band have always stood for: soaring melodies, powerful guitars, anthemic choruses and genuine emotion. Produced by Mat Sinner and completed together with Alex Scholpp, the album spans an impressive range from classic hard rock and melodic metal to modern arena anthems.

Opening track “Dreams Can Come True” immediately sets the album’s emotional tone, telling a story of hope, perseverance and the courage to keep believing in your dreams despite every setback. Songs such as “Wait,” “Leave It All Behind” and “Turn The Page” reflect on farewells, the passing of time and inner strength, while “Hellbreaker” and “Under The Moonlight” deliver the riff-driven heaviness that has defined SINNER for decades.

To coincide with the album release, SINNER have also unveiled the video for “All Night Long.” With Ronnie Romero behind the microphone, the song becomes a musical journey back to the golden days of rock ’n’ roll. Memories of sweaty clubs, endless summer nights and unbreakable friendships meet an instantly infectious chorus. The accompanying video captures exactly that spirit, packed with energy, good times and genuine rock ’n’ roll moments. “All Night Long” is the perfect feel-good soundtrack for the summer and, at the same time, one final collective toast to more than forty years of SINNER history. Because even though Boom Bang Goodbye marks the end of a chapter, one thing remains truer than ever: The party goes on.

For this final statement, Mat Sinner has once again assembled an impressive cast of longtime companions and outstanding musicians. Alex Scholpp (guitar) and Moritz Müller (drums) provide the album’s powerful foundation, joined by Jim Müller (KISSIN’ DYNAMITE), Lisa Müller, returning SINNER guitarist Mathias “Don” Dieth, and Magnus Karlsson, who has worked closely with Mat Sinner for many years.

Vocally, Boom Bang Goodbye also becomes an extraordinary meeting of remarkable voices. Ronnie Romero, Michael Bormann, Michael Sadler (SAGA), Björn “Speed” Strid (SOILWORK), Erik Mårtensson (ECLIPSE), Renan Zonta and Sascha Krebs each bring their own distinctive character to the songs, making the album a fitting farewell filled with exceptional vocal performances.

Mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios, Boom Bang Goodbye combines modern power with the classic SINNER DNA. Every song bears Mat Sinner’s unmistakable signature – as a musician, songwriter and one of the defining figures of the European hard rock and metal scene.

Boom Bang Goodbye is far more than simply the final SINNER album. It is an emotional legacy. A thank-you to the fans. And one last firework display of anthems, memories and passion.
 

Or, as Mat Sinner himself puts it:
“The last one turns off the lights.”


Boom Bang Goodbye can be ordered or streamed here:
https://sinner.rpm.link/boomPR

THE ETERNAL Release Striking Music Video For New Single "Colours Fade" From Upcoming Studio Album 'Obscured Horizons'

Australian/Finnish progressive dark metal collective THE ETERNAL has unveiled a captivating new music video for their latest single, "Colours Fade," offering another compelling glimpse into their forthcoming studio album, Obscured Horizons, set for release on September 18 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).

Blending haunting melodies with emotional depth and cinematic atmosphere, the track further showcases the band's signature ability to fuse epic heaviness with introspective songwriting. Exploring themes of memory, perception, identity, and the passage of time, "Colours Fade" captures the emotional tension between illusion and reality.

As vocalist Mark Kelson explains, "'Colours Fade' is about the shifting nature of perception, how memory, emotion, and time constantly reshape the way we see our lives. For me, it reflects that internal conflict between what we want to believe and what we know to be true. There’s a recurring sense that we construct these emotional ‘masks’ to protect ourselves, but over time they become part of the illusion that holds us back. The imagery of colours fading speaks to that loss of clarity or meaning, where everything starts to feel muted or indistinguishable, yet at the same time those colours don’t disappear completely, they rearrange, suggesting that nothing is ever truly lost, only transformed. ‘Colours Fade’ is about navigating cycles of emotion, of identity, of time and learning to exist within that flux without losing yourself entirely.” 

Album pre-orders are available at: https://theeternal.rpm.link/horizonsPR

Stream the new single "Colours Fade" below:

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

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

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

With Mark Kelson (vocals/guitars) and Richie Poate (guitars) in Melbourne, alongside Niclas Etelävuori (bass; ex-Amorphis/Flat Earth) and Jan Rechberger (drums; Amorphis) in Helsinki, THE ETERNAL remain a truly international collaboration, unified across continents yet bound by a singular artistic vision.
Their sound continues to resonate with listeners drawn to the emotional gravity of dark metal while carving a path distinctly their own. As they enter a new creative chapter with their gaze fixed firmly on the unseen, Obscured Horizons represents a bold statement from a band continuing to evolve while remaining true to its artistic identity.

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

 

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

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SEVEN KINGDOMS To Support NINI MUSIC On Upcoming North American Tour

Fresh off their successful Kickstarter campaign to fund their upcoming album Sono Sola, Florida power metal titans SEVEN KINGDOMS are pleased to announce they will embark on a US tour this fall with folk metal artist NINI MUSIC. 

Vocalist Sabrina Cruz comments, "We are honored to be invited to tour alongside NINI. I personally am so excited to branch out and tour with bands of different genres, especially as unique and culturally diverse as NINI. We look forward to playing new stages, meeting new faces, and seeing familiar faces in the crowd. See you soon!!"

Sono Sola will be released via Reigning Phoenix Music in 2027. More details will be announced soon.

NINI MUSIC w/ SEVEN KINGDOMS US Fall Tour

Oct 10 – Orlando, FL – Conduit
Oct 11 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum
Oct 13 – Greensboro, NC – Hanger 1819
 Oct 14 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club
Oct 15 – New York, NY – Woodshop
Oct 16 – Buffalo, NY – Mohawk Place
Oct 17 – Syracuse, NY – The Lost Horizon
Oct 18 – Millersville, PA – Phantom Power
Oct 20 – Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground
Oct 21 – Cleveland, OH – The Foundry
Oct 22 – Columbus, OH – Summit Music Hall
Oct 23 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle
Oct 24 – Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge

About SEVEN KINGDOMS:

SEVEN KINGDOMS, a power metal band hailing from Deland, FL, was formed in 2007. After solidifying their lineup in 2009, the band signed with Nightmare Records and began gaining momentum in the metal scene. Their big break came in 2010 when they were handpicked by BLIND GUARDIAN to support their North American tour, which introduced SEVEN KINGDOMS to a wider audience. Following this, they played notable tours and festivals, including ProgPower USA and the 70,000 Tons of Metal Cruise, while releasing The Fire is Mine in 2012, which marked a pivotal moment in their career with its refined sound and strong reception.

In recent years, SEVEN KINGDOMS has continued to expand their reach with international tours alongside acts like STRATOVIRUS, AMARANTHE and EVERGREY. The band’s latest full-length album, Zenith (2022), was released through Distortion Music Group, further cementing their place in the power metal world where they were featured as the sole support for the first US Tour of POWERWOLF and then with WIND ROSE in the USA and Europe shortly after. In 2024, they released their highly anticipated EP, The Square, under Reigning Phoenix Music which hit the stages in Europe with UNLEASH THE ARCHERS and again with BLIND GUARDIAN 15 years later in North America. With world-wide touring view on the horizon, SEVEN KINGDOMS continues to elevate their status in the global metal scene.

Ferociously melodic in their approach, the quartet fuse high octane energy and intensity with compelling harmonies in their charismatic, modern take on power metal. With recording for the new album, Sono Sola, now complete, SEVEN KINGDOMS are gearing up to ignite this next chapter.

SEVEN KINGDOMS is:

Sabrina Cruz - Vocals
Camden Cruz - Guitars
Kevin Byrd - Guitars
Keith Byrd - Drums

Connect With SEVEN KINGDOMS:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/seven-kingdoms/269540019
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SevenKingdomsOfficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sevenkingdomsofficial/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0PMYvG0U25tgSi8jQExPAC?si=Zd59_nhbQeKrYGN4dUI7Cg
Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sevenkingdomsofficial
Twitter/X: https://x.com/7kskofficial
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sevenkingdoms

METALITE Release Music Video For New Album Single "Echoes Of You"

Swedish melodic metal force METALITE continues the journey towards their highly anticipated new studio album Discovery with the release of a music video for their brand new single "Echoes Of You".

Following the success of the previously released singles "Our Time Has Come", "Starchild" and "In Case Of Emergency", the band's fourth album single reveals an even more emotional side of Discovery while staying true to METALITE's unmistakable fusion of powerful melodic metal and futuristic soundscapes. Blending soaring melodies and cinematic atmosphere, "Echoes Of You" showcases another captivating facet of the upcoming album. Carried by Erica Ohlsson's stunning vocal performance and packed with emotional intensity, the song leaves a lasting impression long after its final note. 

Guitarist, producer, songwriter and founder Edwin Premberg comments:
"Echoes Of You is one of our most emotional tracks on Discovery. It's about the memories and feelings that never truly fade, the echoes of someone who's still with you, even when they're gone. With a powerful blend of atmosphere, melody, and intensity, it's a song that hits deep and stays with you long after it ends."

Stream "Echoes Of You": https://metalite.rpm.link/echoesPR 

Watch the new video clip below:

Mixed and mastered by acclaimed Danish producer Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Evergrey, Amaranthe), Discovery pushes METALITE’s futuristic vision further than ever before. Across twelve dynamic tracks, the album explores themes of human evolution, technology, survival, liberation and hope in a universe shaped by digital realities and cosmic exploration in the year of 2058, three years after humanity left a collapsing Earth in search of a new beginning.

Building upon the sonic worlds established on Heroes in Time (2017), Biomechanicals (2019), A Virtual World (2021) and Expedition One (2024), the band once again proves why they are regarded as pioneers of modern sci-fi-inspired melodic metal!
 

Discovery will be released on September 25 via PERCEPTION, pre-order the album HERE: https://metalite.rpm.link/discoveryPR

With millions of streams worldwide and a rapidly growing international fanbase, METALITE continues redefining the future of melodic metal. Discovery is bold, emotional, futuristic, and unapologetically ambitious — a powerful statement of innovation, exploration, and the limitless possibilities of modern power metal!


METALITE is:
Erica Ohlsson – Vocals
Edwin Premberg – Guitar / Additional Vocals / Programming
Robert Örnesved – Guitar
Erik Junttila Johansson – Drums
Robert Majd – Bass

 

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MESHUGGAH Release Remastered Anniversary Editions of 'Destroy Erase Improve' and 'Catch Thirtythree'

The Illustrious Swedish extreme metal band MESHUGGAH mark two notable milestones with Destroy Erase Improve: 30th Anniversary Edition and Catch Thirtythree: 20th Anniversary Edition. Released via Reigning Phoenix Music, MESHUGGAH honor two of their most influential works with these remastered anniversary editions. Both titles are available on vinyl, CD digipack, and digitally, featuring the original album artwork and newly remastered audio.

Alongside the arrival of Destroy Erase Improve: 30th Anniversary Edition, the remastered single "Suffer in Truth" is featured as one of the most revered songs on the track list.

Listen to "Suffer in Truth" below:

Order the Destroy Erase Improve: 30th Anniversary Edition here: https://meshuggah.rpm.link/destroy30PR

In celebration of Catch Thirtythree: 20th Anniversary Edition, the remastered "Dehumanization" has been unveiled as one of the album's most momentous offerings. 

Listen to "Dehumanization" here: https://meshuggah.rpm.link/dehumanization20PR

Order the Catch Thirtythree: 20th Anniversary Edition here: https://meshuggah.rpm.link/catch20PR

Originally released in 1995, Destroy Erase Improve marked a decisive turning point not only for MESHUGGAH, but for the future of heavy music itself. The album introduced a sharpened and unmistakable version of the band’s evolving language: machine-like rhythmic precision, dissonant riff architecture, jazz-fusion flashes, and a level of technical control that would become foundational to progressive, extreme, math, and djent-adjacent metal in the decades that followed. Widely regarded as one of the defining metal albums of the 1990s, Destroy Erase Improve remains a blueprint for the sound MESHUGGAH would make entirely their own.

A decade later, MESHUGGAH pushed their vision even further with Catch Thirtythree. Released in 2005, the album stands as one of the band’s most singular statements: a continuous 47-minute composition divided into 13 movements, built around hypnotic repetition, shifting rhythmic illusions, crushing eight-string guitar work, and an atmosphere that remains uniquely immersive within the band’s catalog. Self-produced by MESHUGGAH, Catch Thirtythree also marked the band’s only full-length album built with programmed drums, using Toontrack’s Drumkit From Hell technology as part of its stark, futuristic design.

Both anniversary editions reaffirm the lasting impact of MESHUGGAH’s work across generations of heavy music. From the genre-redefining force of Destroy Erase Improve to the monolithic conceptual scope of Catch Thirtythree, these remastered releases offer longtime followers and new listeners alike the chance to experience two essential chapters in the band’s history with renewed clarity and weight.

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V.B.O. Explore Fast-Paced Love And Neon Lights In "Shadow of Your Kiss", Release Debut Album Vice Business Only

Under the neon lights of Miami's streets love burns bright and is fast extinguished in a city that never sleeps. In the new single and video for "Shadow of Your Kiss", V.B.O. expose the light and shade that arises when deep connections are formed and severed in this urban landscape. "Shadow of Your Kiss" arrives alongside V.B.O.'s debut full length Vice Business Only, out now via Reigning Phoenix Music. 

"'Shadow of Your Kiss' is the fourth official video by Vice Business Only, telling the story of a love that ignites and fades within the frenzy and chaos of an American metropolis." Explains Francesco Cavalieri..

"The track captures the emotional intensity of a relationship shaped by fast-paced lives, sleepless nights, and moments that burn bright before disappearing. Love is a central element in life, and it holds the same importance in our music. Like all powerful emotions, it carries both passion and pain — leaving behind memories that are beautiful, intense, and impossible to erase. This song is a reflection of that duality: the light and the darkness that every unforgettable connection leaves behind."

Order Vice Business Only HERE!

With eerie bass tones and retro-synth arpeggios, "Shadow of Your Kiss" explores the centrality of love in our lives and the powerful emotions that accompany it. Risers and vocoders enhance the mood as the dynamics ebb and flow across the track. The catchy lead melody hook and vocal lines throughout "Shadow of Your Kiss" inject an anthemic touch that is matched with the electronic textures. 

Vice Business Only was recorded at LSD-Studios (Lübeck, Germany), produced, mixed and mastered by Lasse Lammert. Photography is by Onofrio Petronella and Tommaso Barletta, with the album cover artwork design by V.B.O. 

V.B.O. Is:

Francesco Cavalieri - Vocals
Simone Giusti - Bass
Claudio Falconcini - Guitar
Federico Meranda - Keys
Angelo Carmignani - Drums

Connect With V.B.O.:

Website: https://www.vbomusic.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vicebusinessonly
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vbomusic/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vbomusic

KING ULTRAMEGA Unleashes New Single “Birth Ritual,” a Powerful Tribute to Chris Cornell

KING ULTRAMEGA, the all-star tribute project honoring the music and legacy of Chris Cornell, returns with its latest single, “Birth Ritual,” a reimagining of the SOUNDGARDEN deep cut originally featured on the legendary Singles movie soundtrack. Arriving one day after what would have been Cornell’s 58th birthday, the release also lands amid the continued celebration of Singles’ 30th anniversary, adding another layer of meaning to a track forever tied to the film, its era-defining soundtrack and the Seattle sound Cornell helped shape.

The new version brings together Matt Cameron, the legendary SOUNDGARDEN drummer who co-wrote and performed on the original track, Mark Menghi (bass & producer), and Lzzy Hale (vocals) and Joe Hottinger (guitar) of HALESTORM. The result is a tribute that honors the song’s raw power while bringing fresh fire to one of the most explosive moments in Cornell’s catalog. The result is a tribute that honors the song’s raw power while bringing fresh fire to one of the most explosive moments in Cornell’s catalog.

For Menghi, KING ULTRAMEGA has grown into something larger than a covers project.

“KING ULTRAMEGA has become more than a cover project; it feels like a living tribute to Chris Cornell’s entire creative spirit,” says Menghi. “If you notice the trend of KING ULTRAMEGA releases thus far, we cover all aspects of Chris’ career—spanning different albums, bands and solo records—with no more than one song from any given release. ‘Birth Ritual’ was originally featured on the legendary Singles movie soundtrack, and it has always been one of my favorite SOUNDGARDEN songs. It was important to me to give a tip of the cap to a phenomenal film—which Chris famously cameos in—and a soundtrack that perfectly defined that entire era. I still have my original VHS of the movie! Even our artwork for this release is a direct nod to the movie’s fictional band, ‘CITIZEN DICK.’”

When it came time to build the lineup for “Birth Ritual,” Cameron’s involvement was essential.

“Bringing in Matt was essential,” Menghi continues. “Having the guy who actually lived that experience—and is famously in the movie performing the OG version of this song live from behind the drum kit in one of the scenes—gives our version an undeniable, authentic energy. Getting to lock in on bass with Matt driving the drums was an absolute dream. Pairing our rhythm section with the sheer power of Lzzy and Joe took this track to the stratosphere. Lzzy completely channels that raw Cornell vocal grit, and Joe’s guitar work is just blistering. Together, I believe we honored the history while bringing fresh energy to it.”

“Birth Ritual” also marks the second time a member of SOUNDGARDEN has performed with KING ULTRAMEGA, following Kim Thayil’s appearance on “The Day I Tried to Live.”

“Humbled, grateful, and completely surreal,” Menghi says. “Between having Matt on ‘Birth Ritual’ and Kim Thayil laying down guitars on ‘The Day I Tried to Live,’ it’s an absolute full-circle moment for me. SOUNDGARDEN has been woven into my creative DNA since a very young age. To have the very architects of that definitive Seattle sound validate what we are doing by stepping into our world and re-recording these tracks with us... it’s truly insane to think about. I’m just incredibly thankful for the opportunity.”

The "Birth Ritual" Lineup Is:

Vocals: Lzzy Hale (HALESTORM)
Guitars: Joe Hottinger (HALESTORM)
Bass: Mark Menghi (METAL ALLEGIANCE)
Drums: Matt Cameron (SOUNDGARDEN)


Connect with KING ULTRAMEGA:

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REIGNING PHOENIX MUSIC ANNOUNCES SAN DIEGO COMIC-CON 2026 EXCLUSIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Step into the heart of the action at Booth #4029 (REIGNING PHOENIX MUSIC-STERN PINBALL BOOTH), where Heavy Metal music, collectibles, and pop culture collide! Reigning Phoenix Music will deliver an unforgettable SDCC experience featuring exclusive merchandise and collectibles, and once-in-a-lifetime meet-and-greets.

Meet Transformers music legends Vince DiCola, Stan Bush, as well as guest vocalist, Francesco Cavalieri and KNIGHTS OF UNICRON, and more special guests to be announced Wednesday; Swedish metal pioneers Tomas Haake and Mårten Hagström of MESHUGGAH; and the legendary El Hijo del Santo during exclusive signing sessions throughout the weekend.

Meet Vince DiCola, Stan Bush & KNIGHTS OF UNICRON!
FRIDAY, JULY 24 — 12:00PM to 1:30PM

The legends behind The Transformers: The Movie are rolling into SDCC! Join Vince DiCola, Stan Bush, Francesco Cavalieri and KNIGHTS OF UNICRON for an unforgettable signing at Booth 4029. From the iconic soundtrack that defined a generation to the band keeping the spirit of Transformers alive through electrifying performances, this is your chance to meet the artists behind the music, grab an autograph, and celebrate over 40 years of Transformers history.

Meet El Hijo Del Santo!
SATURDAY, JULY 25— 12:00PM to 1:30PM

A living legend of Lucha Libre returns to SDCC! Meet El Hijo del Santo for an exclusive signing session at Booth 4029. With a career spanning more than four decades, the legendary masked icon has inspired generations of fans through his unforgettable matches, unwavering dedication, and the enduring legacy of the silver mask. Whether you've followed him since the beginning or are discovering his legacy for the first time, this is a rare opportunity to meet one of the most celebrated figures in professional wrestling.

REIGNING PHOENIX MUSIC teams up once again with YESTERDAYS to deliver these incredible looking cassette box sets that include two enamel pins and a super deluxe box, along with the cassette with special print of the movie soundtrack, in the form of either BLASTER or SOUNDWAVE. four characters will be available for purchase: Laserbeak and Steeljaw will be available at RPM's booth 4029 and Ramhorn and Ravage will be available at Yesterdays' booth 1028.

Event Details – THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 40th Anniversary Concert

For more on the Transformers brand, including toys and entertainment, follow @Transformers on Facebook and @TransformersOfficial on Instagram and TikTok.


Reigning Phoenix Music Album Pre-Order HERE: https://shopus.reigningphoenixmusic.com/collections/transformers

Pre-Order Amazon and Target Exclusives HERE: https://linktr.ee/Reformatted

SARCATOR Release Title Track and Video from Upcoming Album The Ones We Follow

There comes a point in every band's journey when experimentation gives way to conviction. When years of searching no longer lead to another reinvention, but to an identity.

For Sweden's SARCATOR, that moment has arrived.

With "The Ones We Follow," the first single and title track from their forthcoming fourth studio album with the same title, SARCATOR open the next chapter of their story. Released alongside a blistering performance video directed by F/53 Films, the track also marks the launch of the album pre-order, offering the first glimpse into a record where every piece of SARCATOR finally falls into place.

Over the past years, SARCATOR have built a reputation as one of Scandinavia's most exciting young heavy bands, earning nominations for both Sweden's P3 Guld and Grammis Awards while sharing stages with Hellripper, 1349 and Midnight. Yet The Ones We Follow is not the culmination of that journey.

It is where everything comes together.

Rather than asking where they fit within heavy music, SARCATOR follow a far simpler principle:

What serves the song? Every creative decision begins there.

That philosophy has become the band's creative compass, allowing punk urgency, gothic atmosphere, timeless heavy metal, dark rock swagger and extreme metal intensity to coexist naturally. The result is what the band simply calls death's rock; not a genre, but an identity. 

The first taste of that philosophy arrives in the form of "The Ones We Follow." It is restless, instinctive and unapologetically direct: a primal burst of energy that doesn't attempt to summarize the album, but instead invites listeners into its world.

The Ones We Follow will be released on October 30, 2026 via Reigning Phoenix Music. Pre-Save / Pre-Order the album HERE: https://sarcator.rpm.link/followalbumPR

Upcoming Live Dates:
17.07.2026 Ponteareas (Spain) - Arcanxo Festival
28.07.2026 Münich (Germany) - Backstage / Free & Easy + Sacred Reich
30.07.2026 Hamburg (Germany) - MS Stubnitz + Sacred Reich
31.07.2026 Berlin (Germany) - Lido + Sacred Reich
06.08.2026 Schlotheim (Germany) - Party.San Festival
24.09.2026 Malmö (Sweden) - Plan B + Hellripper & Necrofier
25.09.2026 Lübeck (Germany) - Treibsand + Hellripper & Necrofier
26.09.2026 Emden (Germany) - Coast Rock Festival

More dates to be announced.

 

SARCATOR are:
Mateo Tervonen – Guitar / Vocals
Leo Buchalle – Guitar
Jesper Rosén – Drums
 
More on SARCATOR:
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www.facebook.com/SarcatorSwe
www.instagram.com/sarcatorofficial

MESHUGGAH Announces Exclusive Signing and Limited-Edition Transformers Collaboration at San Diego Comic-Con

MESHUGGAH members Tomas Haake and Mårten Hagström will make a special appearance at San Diego Comic-Con, signing for fans at the Reigning Phoenix Music/Stern Pinball booth, #4029, on Friday, July 24, at 3:30 p.m.

The appearance will coincide with the unveiling of a limited-edition MESHUGGAH x Hasbro’s Transformers T-shirt, created to celebrate four decades of The Transformers: The Movie and three decades of MESHUGGAH’s seminal album Destroy Erase Improve.

The collaboration draws inspiration from the transformation of Megatron in the 1986 animated film. After being destroyed in battle by Optimus Prime, Megatron is betrayed by Starscream and cast into space, before being rebuilt by Unicron as Galvatron, a narrative progression that mirrors the title Destroy Erase Improve.

“Big machinery. Massive destruction. Reconfiguration. A pretty accurate analogy to our sound, is it not?” says Mårten Hagström.

The limited-edition design brings together two influential forces in music and pop culture, connecting the mechanical destruction and transformation of the Transformers universe with the precision, power and constant evolution of MESHUGGAH’s sound. The artwork was done by renowned Transformers and G.I.JOE artist, Ken Christiansen. (@ken_christiansen_art ) Ken has spent over a decade shaping the Transformers franchise's visual identity for Hasbro and Activision, from Generations toy packaging and Covenant of Primus lore art to Transformers video game concept art and IDW comic covers.

Ken comments, "Two of my favorite things are Transformers and metal music, when the chance came up to combine the two, how could I pass that up?  And to do it for a killer band like MESHUGGAH, can't get much better."

Reigning Phoenix Music will also celebrate the band’s anniversary remastered reissues of Destroy Erase Improve and Catch Thirtythree with San Diego Comic-Con-exclusive splatter vinyl variants of both releases.

Fans attending the signing will have the opportunity to meet Tomas Haake and Mårten Hagström and explore the exclusive merchandise and vinyl offerings available at the booth.

Event Details:

MESHUGGAH Signing
Friday, July 24
3:30 p.m.
Reigning Phoenix Music/Stern Pinball Booth
Booth #4029
San Diego Comic-Con

Quantities of the collaborative T-shirt and exclusive vinyl variants will be limited and available while supplies last.

Rather than following trends, MESHUGGAH have built an entire language of their own: mechanical yet human, cerebral yet crushing, and as hypnotic as it is devastating. With a reputation for uncompromising innovation and formidable live performances, MESHUGGAH continue to stand as one of the most original, challenging, and revered bands in heavy music.

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Sebstian Bach to appear at "The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary Concert"

Reigning Phoenix Music and Hasbro are pleased to announce that the legendary Sebastian Bach will participate in the THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 40th Anniversary Celebration of Life Concert. The concert is a special live event taking place Thursday, July 23, at The House of Blues San Diego during Comic-Con week. The show is part of Hasbro’s “Apology Tour,” a playful, year-long campaign celebrating the 40th anniversary of THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE and acknowledging the moment fans still haven’t quite recovered from.
 
Featuring music from THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE: THE SOUNDTRACK: THE REFORMATTED EDITION performed live by KNIGHTS OF UNICRON, the show will also feature appearances by Stan Bush, Vince DiCola, and more! 
 
The concert also features Cold Slither, who returns to the stage after last year’s live debut at Comic-Con, bringing their loud and rebellious sound straight from the world of G.I. Joe; and Jem And The Holograms, featuring original singer Britta Phillips. 

Event Details – THE TRANSFORMERS: THE MOVIE 40th Anniversary Concert

For more on the Transformers brand, including toys and entertainment, follow @Transformers on Facebook and @TransformersOfficial on Instagram and TikTok.

Reigning Phoenix Music Album Pre-Order HERE: https://shopus.reigningphoenixmusic.com/collections/transformers

Pre-Order Amazon and Target Exclusives HERE: https://linktr.ee/Reformatted

BRAINSTORM Announce New Studio Album Nightfall

A new chapter begins. German metal veterans BRAINSTORM have officially announced their brand-new studio album, Nightfall. The band's forthcoming full-length will be released via Reigning Phoenix Music in Spring 2027, marking the next milestone in a career spanning more than three decades.

Following the critically acclaimed Plague Of Rats, BRAINSTORM continue to expand the lyrical universe inspired by Indian mythology while delivering the powerful songwriting, memorable hooks and unmistakable heaviness that have become the band's trademark. At the same time, Nightfall will see the band embracing an even rawer and more dynamic approach, reaffirming the qualities that have made BRAINSTORM one of Germany's most enduring metal acts.

Nightfall also introduces BRAINSTORM's current lineup, welcoming bassist Danij Perl and drummer Kevin Lütolf. Together with vocalist Andy B. Franck and guitarists Torsten Ihlenfeld and Milan Loncaric, the renewed lineup has forged an album that confidently looks ahead while staying true to the band's unmistakable identity.

Andy B. Franck comments:
"It’s been a while since you last heard from me, right? Well, buckle up — because next year sees the release of our new album, Nightfall, which takes us even deeper into the realm of Indian mythology and more demonic realms.

Nightfall brings you to a world of beauty and grace, but also of death and despair. I'm so excited and can't wait to drag you all down into these abysses with me, haha! I’m really keen to bring more of that raw, primal power back into the traditional sound. The result is going to blow your minds, and with my friend Seeb (Sebastian 'Seeb' Leverman | Orden Ogan) at the mixing desk, we can look forward to an awesome metal album in the spring of '27! So, get ready for an incredible journey..."

Further details about Nightfall, including a first single and more info, will be revealed in the coming months.