Ahead of tonight’s penultimate show of The Night Champion World Tour, Koe Wetzel surprised fans with the release of “Hard Way,” rounding out the deluxe edition of his critically acclaimed sixth studio album, The Night Champion. Listen to “Hard Way” HERE and order The Night Champion (Deluxe) on vinyl HERE.
“Hard Way” finds Wetzel teaming up with fellow genre-bending artist Stephen Wilson Jr. for the final addition to the project that has given fans a steady flow of new music since its initial arrival in June. The hard-charging, guitar-forward anthem unites the pair’s growling vocals in a rock-fueled tale of lessons learned through a life lived on the edge.
‘Cause if you ain’t rolling doubles, better listen to what I say
If you wanna get to Heaven, there’s gonna be some hell to pay
Some people gotta learn it the hard way
“It’s been a hell of a ride with this record, and we weren’t quite done yet. Before the sun comes up on The Night Champion, we’ve got one more song left to play,” shares Wetzel. “I’ve been a fan of Stephen’s for a while now, and we got to play a bunch of shows together last year, so I’m fired up to have a song together now, too.”
The surprise release arrives as Wetzel continues a career-defining run, with current single “Jaded” feat. Ella Langley Top 10-and-climbing at Country radio and reaching a new peak of No. 18 on the all-genre Billboard Hot 100.
Following this week’s conclusion of The Night Champion World Tour, Wetzel reunites with Parker McCollum for the return of their Naughty or Nice Tour, with six sold-out acoustic shows across Texas to celebrate the holiday season.
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Enter Shikari Surprise Release New Single “Lightyears”, Announce January 2027 US Shows
British rock innovators Enter Shikari have surprised fans with the release of their tender and deeply personal new single, “Lightyears”, alongside the announcement of four US headline shows for January 2027. The newly confirmed dates will see the band hit Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Atlanta and Nashville, following their appearance aboard the Emo's Not Dead Cruise on January 22. They will also perform at Treefort Music Fest in Boise, Idaho, on April 3. Listen to “Lightyears” BELOW..
Speaking on the inspiration behind the new track, frontman Rou Reynolds explains:
"Last year I took it upon myself to digitalise all our old family camcorder footage. It was a surreal experience. Seeing the old family holidays, Christmases, school concerts, and birthdays; it was a cocktail of emotions. But what struck me most was the bizarre nature of watching back periods of my life that now seem so detached from reality now. Looking back on former versions of myself that no longer exist, people that have passed, places that have been knocked down - it was a form of nostalgia that veered on painful at times (or almost like ’vertigo’, as I say in verse two). Lightyears is not only me speaking to loved ones who are no longer with us, it’s also me speaking to my former self. Seeing the innocence and fragility of who you were as a child is often something recommended in psychotherapy in order to recalibrate how you treat yourself now. It can quieten what can often be a relentlessly critical and mean inner voice. This felt like a literal and stark version of that.”
“Lightyears” follows the release of “Higher Ground” earlier this month, which arrived in the wake of the band's announcement of an indefinite hiatus. Last week, the band also unveiled Live From The Golden Age, a special four-track live session directed by Tom Pullen, with audio recorded and mixed by George Perks. Featuring the first live performance of “Higher Ground”, the session is available to watch HERE.
The new music follows April's surprise release of their latest album, Lose Your Self, which arrived completely unannounced in both digital and physical formats via So Recordings. Spanning 12 tracks, the album explores themes of desolation, futility and despair at the state of the world, whilst threading moments of hope and optimism throughout. Listen to Lose Your Self HERE.
The four newly announced US shows will kick off on January 27 at the Culture Room in Fort Lauderdale, FL, before heading to Orlando, Atlanta and Nashville. Artist presale is available now, with all presales closing Thursday, October 29 at 10 PM local time. General tickets go on sale Friday, October 30 at 10 AM local time. Full dates and ticket information can be found HERE.
Before returning stateside in January, Enter Shikari will embark on their biggest UK and European headline arena tour to date this November, joined by Holding Absence and The Callous Daoboys.
With more than 3,000 live shows around the world under their belts, Enter Shikari have established themselves as one of the UK's most formidable live acts. Along the way, they have supported the likes of The Prodigy and Linkin Park, headlined three UK arena tours and collected accolades from NME, Kerrang!, Rock Sound and the Heavy Music Awards.
Enter Shikari US Shows
January 27, 2027 | Culture Room | Fort Lauderdale, FL
January 28, 2027 | The Beacham | Orlando, FL
January 29, 2027 | The Masquerade (Heaven) | Atlanta, GA
January 30, 2027 | The Basement East | Nashville, TN
January 22, 2027 | Emo's Not Dead Cruise | Norwegian Joy, Great Stirrup Cay
April 3, 2027 | Treefort Music Fest | Boise, ID
Black Metal Duo STORMRULER Releases "Chapter I. The Sword, The Scepter & The Seal"
US-based black metal duo STORMRULER establishes the worldbuilding of their forthcoming album Morning Nautical Twilight in the new single and video offering, "Chapter I. The Sword, The Scepter & The Seal." Morning Nautical Twilight, will be released on December 4, 2026, via Distortion Music Group (DMG) - Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music.
STORMRULER comments on "Chapter I. The Sword, The Scepter & The Seal":
“The Sword, The Scepter and The Seal is a historical account told to the young wanderer by a scraggly old patron during the prologue of Morning Nautical Twilight. Beginning in the year 1142 F.A. TS3 takes place 2150 years before the rest of the record setting the course for the troubles that will come to haunt Aurelia and to give the listener a brief history on the origins of the Imperial Scepter.
The piece itself weaves in a sonic assault of folk, power, black and death. Equipped with soaring leads, mountainous melodies and a blistering rhythmic attack it takes the listener on a journey through the early ages of Umbria and the forging of the Imperial Scepter in the glowing embers of the Lunar Pyre.”
Set in present-day Aurelia, "Chapter I. The Sword, The Scepter & The Seal" introduces the land, core characters and the overarching story of Morning Nautical Twilight. The abrasive quality of black metal collides with the warmth and emotive tones of folk instruments and bright melodies. STORMRULER entwine light and shade in a compelling sonic display that ignites the grandeur and intensity of the tale that is set to unfold.
Pre-Order/Pre-Save Morning Nautical Twilight HERE: https://rpm.lnk.to/twilightalbumPR
Listen to "Chapter I. The Sword, The Scepter & The Seal" Below:
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.
In 2026, STORMRULER signed to Distortion Music Group (DMG) - Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music, releasing the standalone single "Dark Age Of Deception." Plunging into a dark and immersive shroud of atmospheric layers and commanding intensity, "Dark Age Of Deception" signified the beginning of the band's next incarnation.
With the unveiling of "Chapter II: In The Eye Of Umbria," STORMRULER's forthcoming full length Morning Nautical Twilight delves further into epic fantastical realms placing powerful storytelling at the core of their music.
STORMRULER Is:
Jason Asberry - Guitars/Vocals/Bass
Jesse Schobel - Drums/Mouth Harp/Samples
STORMRULER Online:
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ALIEN FAKTOR return after 28 years with defiant electro-industrial anthem 'Hanging by a Threat'
Electro-industrial music mavericks Alien Faktor return with 'Hanging by a Threat', a hard-hitting rage-fuelled anthem, attacking the news of the day with both emotion and insight. Channeling political disillusionment into a defiant call to resist hatred, intolerance and fascism, this is the first single from 'Stockholm Syndrome', the band's first new album in 28 years.
Band founder Thomas L. Muschitz returned from a lenghty hiatus to confront the issues of the day and shout truth to the world, that something is very wrong here. Heavy guitar accentuates bombastic percussion and stomp worthy synth programming, accentuated by samples of revolution.
Founded in Milwaukee in the early 1990s by Thomas L. Muschitz, Alien Faktor developed a distinctive sound that blends industrial noise, electronic dance rhythms, soundtrack influences, and elements of metal. Following a run of releases on Muschitz’s own Decibel Records and a Top 25 placement on CMJ’s Dance Chart, Alien Faktor went on hiatus at the end of the 1990s.
Now based in Madison, Wisconsin and reunited with bandmate Mike Hunsberger on guitar and programming, the duo has re-emerged with new material capturing the zeitgeist of our modern society. In late 2025, inspired by his work in film and audio production, and disgusted with the state of the world, Thomas Muschitz began writing the first of many songs for their first album in almost 30 years.
Those sessions laid the creative groundwork for 'Stockholm Syndrome', ushering in a new chapter, retaining the project's foundations while directing its creative energy toward the present. 'Hanging By A Threat' transforms political despair into a musical act of defiance. Its message is direct: kindness is strength, violence is weakness, compassion is art, and hate is disease.
“I have felt sickened at the state of my nation, and to a larger extent, many of the same issues that seem to be infecting the world at large. Turning despair into anger, and clinging to the vestiges of hope, I did the one thing that i have always done. Create art. It was time to return, to raise my voice and speak loudly," says Thomas L. Muschitz.
"My deepest desire is that this song is a rally cry among many other voices, a reminder that the power resides in the people, and we need to fight injustice, intolerance, fear, hate and this insidious rise of fascism, each of us in their own unique way.”
On 'Stockholm Syndrome', Alien Faktor revisits its classic 1990s sound through dark, cerebral electro-industrial music, shaped by fresh influences and modern production. Hard beats, noise effects, EBM synths, textural guitars, and psychedelic atmospheres expand the project’s abrasive foundations into a broader, genre-bending sound.
Bringing in sonic richness, this album was mastered by the legendary Greg Reely, known for his work with pioneering industrial acts such as Skinny Puppy, Front Line Assembly, numerous artists on the Nettwerk label, and other award-winning acts like Delerium, Fear Factory and Sarah McLaughlin.
Alien Faktor’s recording career launched in 1994 with 'Abduction', the first-ever release on Decibel Records, followed by 'Desolate' (1995), 'Final Expenses' (1996) and 'Listen!' (1996). Hunsberger joined Alien Faktor for the 1997 album 'Arterial Spray... and Cattle Mutilations', which reached No. 20 on CMJ’s Dance Top 25 in February 1998. Their music was also remixed by such renowned as Joseph Bishara (Drown), Seibold (Hate Dept) and Matt Green (Spahn Ranch).
Recording at Chicago Trax, The Warehouse and their own Milwaukee studio, The Womb, Alien Faktor worked within Chicago’s industrial figures like Chris Randall (Sister Machine Gun) and Van Christie (Die Warzau).
Alien Faktor has also earned recognition for remix work with Caustic, Purr Machine, Pain Station, Collide, Swamp Terrorists, Leather Strip, and Psychic TV, featuring Genesis P-Orridge, in addition to covering Alanis Morissette’s 'You Oughta Know' for the compilation 'Nod’s Tacklebox o’ Fun', released by Re-Constriction Records. More recently, Alien Faktor has covered MGMT's synth-heavy hit 'Time To Pretend'.
At the end of the 1990s, as the music landscape shifted for artists and labels amid broader changes in the music industry, Decibel Records closed their doors and Alien Faktor went on indefinite hiatus.
Tying the band's future and past, the album art for 'Stockholm Syndrome' was created by James Barany, painter and professor at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, who also created the renowned painting for the cover of 'Arterial Spray... and Cattle Mutilations'.
As of October 27th, 'Hanging by a Threat' is available everywhere digitally, including Spotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. The 'Stockholm Syndrome' album will be released on January 15th.
CREDITS
All tracks written by Thomas L. Muschitz
except Track 2, music by Thomas L. Muschitz & lyrics by Matt Fanale
Thomas L. Muschitz - vocals, synths, programming, guitar, metal percussion
Mike Hunsberger - guitars (Tracks 1 & 10) and Bass (Track 10)
Matt Fanale - vocals (Track 2)
Steven Seibold - guitar, bass & additional production (Track 4)
Connie Ward - vocals (Track 8)
Produced, engineered & mixed by Thomas L. Muschitz
Mastered by Greg Reely
Publishing - Faktorsongs ASCAP 2026
Album UPC - 608657002622
CD Design by Henry Ingram
Album cover painting “Nomenclature of Sierpinski” 2026 by James Barany
Photography by Paige Gilberg
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
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The Flaming Lips announce The Teardrop Throbs!
Third Man Records is proud to announce the eagerly awaited label debut album from The Flaming Lips. The Teardrop Throbs arrives everywhere on Friday, January 22, 2027. The 3x GRAMMY® Award-winning band’s 17th official studio album and first all-new LP in more than six years will be available digitally, on CD, and on vinyl in black and limited edition ‘Teardrop Blue’. Pre-orders/pre-saves are available now. Produced by The Flaming Lips,TaylorJohnson,Dave Fridmann,and Scott Booker with additional production by Jon Fridmann and Mike Fridmann, The Teardrop Throbs is heralded by today’s premiere of the first single, “God Will Control The Werewolves,” available to stream everywhere now.
Long known as one of the best and most visually exuberant live bands of all time, The Flaming Lips will introduce fans to the world of The Teardrop Throbs with a series of intimate performances across the United States and in the United Kingdom. Dates begin January 22-23 at Nashville, TN’s Brooklyn Bowl, followed by two-night stands at New York City’s Irving Plaza (January 26-27), Los Angeles, CA’s The Bellwether (February 23-24), Chicago, IL’s Metro (February 27-28), and London’s O2 Shepherds Bush (April 2-3). The Flaming Lips pre-sale begins this Wednesday, October 28 at 10 AM (local). Local pre-sales begin Thursday, October 29 at 10 AM (local), and the general on-sale begins this Friday, October 30 at 10 AM (local). Tickets for all shows go on sale this Friday, October 30. Additional dates will be announced.
Progressive Death Metal Band DYSTOPIA AD Release New Single, "The Last Citadel"
Progressive death metal act DYSTOPIA A.D. explores a bleak future in the new single release, "The Last Citadel." Drawing sonic inspiration from across metal's subgenres, the trio is preparing to unleash the new full length offering Wasteland Empire independently on January 15, 2027.
While the band's music is rooted in death metal, the array of musical influences in DYSTOPIA A.D.'s sound is revealed in this latest single release:
"'The Last Citadel' opens the album with a haunting, epic introduction followed by relentless thrash riffs, dueling guitar solos, and gang vocals evocative of classic bands like Exodus and Testament." DYSTOPIA A.D. explains.
Positioned as the opening track on the band's forthcoming album, "The Last Citadel" establishes the setting of 'The Wasteland.' This desolate plain is a dark depiction of humanity's future. Lyrically, the track's narrative sees "survivors band together to fend off the forces of destruction."
Wasteland Empire was produced, mixed and mastered by DYSTOPIA A.D.. Additional percussion on "Breath of Decay" was performed by Gabriel R. The band's logo is by Luciferium War Graphics, with the album cover artwork by Hans Trasid of Dis-Art Design.
About DYSTOPIA A.D.:
Formed in 2018 by Aki Shishido (ASH & ELM, STRAINS OF BELLUM) and Chris Whitby (HELLBORE, BLACK NEGATIVE DOMINATION)., the progressive death metal act from New Jersey, USA, incorporate an array of musical influences notably technical/melodic death metal with elements of progressive rock and power metal. DYSTOPIA A.D. draw inspiration from the likes of SEPULTURA, BLIND GUARDIAN, TESTAMENT, REVOCATION, and SHADOWS FALL. The genre fusion across the band's sound heightens the impact of their music with relentless power and attack, emotion and understanding.
DYSTOPIA A.D.'s first release Designing Ruin arrived in 2018, followed by Rise of the Merciless (2020) and the critically acclaimed Imperial Dawn in 2022. Now moving into their next chapter with the forthcoming full-length, Wasteland Empire, DYSTOPIA A.D. are joined by UK based Charlie Munro (HELLBORE), a longtime friend, collaborator, and producer. Wasteland Empire is set to arrive independently on January 15, 2027.
DYSTOPIA A.D. Is:
Aki Shishido – Lead guitar
Charlie Munro - Lead guitar
Chris Whitby – Vocals, rhythm and lead guitars, bass, keyboards, drum programming
DYSTOPIA A.D. Online:
Bandcamp: https://dystopiaad.bandcamp.com/
E-Shop: https://dystopiaad.bandcamp.com/merch
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DystopiaAD
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dystopiaad/
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@dystopiaad8476
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6cl9TYbCxaL2O9UcaeHtGY
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/in/artist/dystopia-a-d/1436807145
Psychedelic Desert Rock Trio AUNT CYNTHIA'S CABIN Presents New Single "Archangel"
A dreamy haze meets raw, emotional eruption in the new single, "Archangel" as psychedelic desert rock act AUNT CYNTHIA'S CABIN delves into the spiritual realms seeking reprieve from enduring night terrors. Following the bold swagger of their first single, "Bash," "Archangel" takes cues from the grand, theatrical build of OZZY OSBOURNE's "Mr. Crowley" and the adventurous guitar work of early KING CRIMSON. The track lands ahead of the forthcoming full length Aunt Cynthia's Cabin, scheduled for release on December 18, 2026, via Black Throne Productions. The album is available for pre-order HERE.
Vocalist and guitarist Brennan Justice comments: "'Archangel' is written about night terrors that I’d been struggling with for several years. It was a paralyzing experience, waking up in a panic, not quite knowing where I am, and leaving me anxious for hours or sometimes several days after. Once I accepted that, you know, this is happening and I have to really think outside the box to get rid of it, I started praying to Archangel Michael for protection while I sleep. So the song is about the terrors and my prayer for a safe place to sleep."
With "Archangel" the band deviates from their usual doubled-guitar arrangement, using only a single lead guitar track to lend the performance a more exposed, vulnerable quality. Recorded by AUNT CYNTHIA'S CABIN in a converted barn belonging to drummer Jeremy Luvaas, Aunt Cynthia's Cabinnot only sees the band develop their sound but also experiment with creativity and methods of musical production.
Aunt Cynthia’s Cabin was recorded and mixed by Brennan Justice, and mastered by JJ Golden. The album was recorded in Camp Verde, Arizona. The album is available on vinyl (in variants: Black Canyon Edition, Salt Mine Edition, Desert Sky Edition), digital, and CD formats. Alongside the release an additional 4th repress (x500) of the trio's 2020 release Misty Woman will be available on vinyl in variants Swami's Edition and Leucadia Edition.
Pre-Order HERE:
Aunt Cynthia's Cabin LP - https://blackthroneproductions.com/products/aunt-cynthias-cabin-self-titled
Aunt Cynthia's Cabin Premium Bundle - https://blackthroneproductions.com/products/aunt-cynthias-cabin-premium-bundle
Misty Woman LP - https://blackthroneproductions.com/products/aunt-cynthias-cabin-misty-woman-repress-3
Aunt Cynthia's Cabin sees the trio embark on their next chapter, leaning further into cinematic realms. Recording for this album was undertaken by the band themselves, moving out of the traditional studio set up into their own defined space, a converted barn belonging to drummer Jeremy Luvaas, a sense of freedom and creative development that can be heard across the track list. AUNT CYNTHIA'S CABIN once again join forces with Black Throne Productions for this release. Aunt Cynthia's Cabin will be unveiled on December 18, 2026.
AUNT CYNTHIA'S CABIN Is:
Brennan Justice (guitar/Vox)
Anthony DeFreitas (bass/vox)
Jeremy Luvaas (drums/percussion)
Connect With AUNT CYNTHIA'S CABIN:
Bandcamp: https://auntcynthiascabin.bandcamp.com
E-Shop: https://auntcynthiascabin.printful.me
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/auntcynthiascabin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/auntcynthiascabin
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC61wjDcx2Jiqs_Hsds4trPw
Spotify: https://spotify.link/OHhzUB1gOXb
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/aunt-cynthias-cabin/1351437121
SIAMESE DROP NEW SINGLE "ALONE — LISTEN
Just in time for their upcoming EU and UK tour this winter alongside DAYSEEKER and NORTHLANE, Danish modern metal outfit SIAMESE drops their brand-new song "alone."
Like their previous single "nevermore," the new track "alone" was initially featured as an exclusive track on the physical edition of their new studio album dissolution (released June 26 via Long Branch Records). Now, the song is available across all streaming platforms for fans to enjoy. It builds an evocative, immersive soundscape, seamlessly blending EDM elements with the band's signature alt-metal style — all without using a single guitar.
'"'Alone' about receiving intimacy without care,'' explains lead singer Mirza Radonjica. ''A situation where loneliness becomes healthier than the alternative.''
The track perfectly captures this theme through its moody, poignant tone.
Stream "alone" here.
Get the new album here.
Following Home (2021) and Elements (2024), over 100 million streams, and global tours with some of the biggest acts in the world —including KORN, COREY TAYLOR, and DAYSEEKER — dissolution is the album SIAMESE never planned to make, but ultimately had to. It marks the band's most personal release to date. Written during a period defined by the departure of one of their primary songwriters, the record forced the band into a fundamental reset of their processes and intentions. With dissolution, SIAMESE evolved from a songwriting camp into a true, cohesive unit. The result is a sound heavier than anything SIAMESE have ever released: More instinctual, aggressive, and introverted. At the core of dissolution lies a deeply complicated father-son relationship.
The album represents the most comprehensive body of work SIAMESE has crafted so far. Throughout the creative process, the band collaborated with a tight circle of trusted contributors — including Zachary Baker, Mads Zelasny, Zach Jones, KJ Strock, and Paul Spirou. Each brought fresh perspectives to the table without compromising the core identity of the record.
Siamese will tour the EU and UK later this year, in support of DAYSEEKER + NORTHLANE.
SIAMESE LIVE:
10/31 — DE, Stuttgart — Corefest
WITH DAYSEEKER + NORTHLANE:
11/28 — Wolverhampton, UK — KK's Steel Mill
11/29 — Wolverhampton, UK — KK's Steel Mill
12/1 — Leeds, UK — Project House
12/2 — Manchester, UK — Academy 1
12/3 — Bristol, UK — Prospect
12/5 — Glasgow, UK — O2 Academy
12/6 — London, UK — O2 Academy Brixton
12/8 — Paris, France — Elysee Montmartre
12/9 — Oberhausen, Germany — Turbinenhalle 1
12/10 — Hannover, Germany — Capitol
12/12 — Warsaw, Poland — Proxima
12/13 — Berlin, Germany — Huxley's
12/15 — Prague, Czech Republic — Lucerna Music Bar
12/16 — Munich, Germany — Tonhalle
12/18 — Amsterdam, Netherlands — Melkweg
GET TICKETS HERE.
SIAMESE ARE:
Mirza Radonjica — Vocals
Christian Lauritzen — Guitar, Violin
Marc Nommesen — Bass
Joakim Stilling — Drums
HELLRIPPER Digitally Releases Cover of ARCTIC MONKEYS song, "If You Found This It's Probably Too Late”
Scotland's ibex-obsessed blackened thrash bastard of Hades, otherwise known as HELLRIPPER, is now unleashing a fiery cover of the song "If You Found This It's Probably Too Late" by the Arctic Monkeys. The song can be found along with two previously released covers of two songs from legendary Seattle speed metal punks, ZEKE. Listen now below.
HELLRIPPER guitarist/vocalist/songwriter James McBain comments, “I wanted to record something that would perhaps be a little unexpected, and this Arctic Monkeys B-side was screaming for the Hellripper treatment. It may be kind of surprising to some, but they’re one of my all time favourite bands, and though it may not be immediately evident in my music, they have always greatly influenced how I approach songwriting and production. Enjoy!”
The band's first ever U.S. trek will kick off later this month! The full itinerary can be found below and tickets to all upcoming live performances are available HERE.
HELLRIPPER will be supporting its critically-acclaimed new album, 'Coronach,' which was released worldwide on March 27, 2026 via Century Media Records, making it his debut to the label! 'Coronach' can be streamed, downloaded, or ordered HERE.
Enter the GOAT KVLT HERE.
HELLRIPPER LIVE NORTH AMERICAN DATES (w/ HAVOK):
10/26: Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post
10/27: Berkeley, CA @ Cornerstone Berkeley
10/28: Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theater
10/29:Fresno, CA@ Strummer’s
10/30: Las Vegas, NV @ Backstage Bar Billiards
10/31: Mesa. AZ @ Nile Theater
11/02: Dallas, TX @ AM/FM
11/03: Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live
11/04: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live Midtown
11/06: Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade (Hell)
11/07: Nashville, TN @ Basement East
11/08: Asheville, NC @ Eulogy
11/09: Richmond, VA @ Canal Club
11/11: Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
11/12: Harrisburg, PA @ Capital City Music Hall
11/13: Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
11/14: New York, NY @ Racket
11/15: Lakewood, OH @ Mercury Music Lounge
11/17: Detroit, MI @ Catacombs at the Sanctuary
11/18: Chicago, IL @ Reggies
11/19: Kansas City, MO @ Recordbar
11/20: Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
11/25: Montreal, QC @ Piranha Bar
11/26: Quebec, QC @ La Source De La Martinière
11/27: Ottawa, ON @ Dominion Tavern
11/28: Toronto, ON @ Supermarket Bar & Variety
Hellripper EU Live Dates (w/ NECROFIER):
TH 17.09.2026 Hannover (Germany) - Cafe Glocksee * / Sold out!
FR 18.09.2026 Esbjerg (Denmark) - Tobakken *
SA 19.09.2026 Aarhus (Denmark) - VoxHall *
SU 20.09.2026 Gothenburg (Sweden) - Monument *
MO 21.09.2026 Oslo (Norway) - Vaterland * / Sold out!
TU 22.09.2026 Norrköping (Sweden) - Dynamo *
WE 23.09.2026 Stockholm (Sweden) - Kollektivet Livet *
TH 24.09.2026 Malmö (Sweden) - Plan B *
FR 25.09.2026 Lübeck (Germany) - Treibsand *
SA 26.09.2026 Hinte (Germany) - Coast Rock Festival *
SU 27.09.2026 Namur (Belgium) - Le Belvedere *
HELLRIPPER Latin American Dates:
SA 09.01.2027 Mangualde (Portugal) - Mangualde Hardmetalfest
TH 14.01.2027 Rio De Janeiro (Brazil) - Experience Music
FR 15.01 2027 Curitiba (Brazil) - Basement Cultural
SA 16.01.2027 Sao Paulo (Brazil) - Burning House
SU 17.01.2027 Belo Horizonte (Brazil) - Caverna
TU 19.01.2027 Buenos Aires (Argentina) - Uniclub
WE 20.01.2027 Santiago (Chile) - Sala RBX
TH 21.01.2027 Lima (Peru) - Vichama Conciertos
SA 23.01.2027 Bogota (Colombia) - Ace of Spades
SU 24.01.2027 Quito (Ecuador) - Necronik
TU 26.01.2027 San Jose (Costa Rica) - Amon Solar
TH 28.01.2027 Monterrey (Mexico) - Cafe Iguana
FR 29.01.2027 Hermosillo (Mexico) - London Pub
SA 30.01.2027 Tijuana (Mexico) - Dragón Rojo
SU 31.01.2027 Mexico City (Mexico) - Circo Volador
HELLRIPPER 2027 DATES (+ more TBA):
SA 13.03.2027 Eindhoven (The Netherlands) - Dynamo / Welcome To Hell Festival
TH-SU 25-28.03.2027 Oslo (Norway) - Inferno Festival
FR-SA 28-29.05.2027 Buchenbach (Germany) - Boarstream Open Air Festival
TH-SA 03-05.06.2027 Stykkisholmur (Iceland) - Satan Festival
FR-SU 11-13.06.2027 Leeuwarden (The Netherlands) - Into the Grave Festival
* w/ Necrofier
+ w/ Havok
The brainchild of guitarist/vocalist/solitary force, James McBain, Hellripper has been running like a denim-vested, backpatch-encrusted William Wallace, bravehearting his way through metal's bloodiest battlefields since first coagulating his personal darkness in 2014. Taking armaments from “Kill 'Em All” era Hetfield and “Welcome to Hell” era Mantas, McBain has immersed his fascination with darkness and speed with Scottish history and come with bloody masterpieces like 2023's “Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags” that Metal Injection stated: "Bursts with growth and a mature exploration of darkness and eeriness while maintaining that original high-octane burning”. McBain is presently sharpening his blades and casting new spells that will transmogrify into Hellripper's Century Media debut “Coronach”.
Hellripper Lineup:
James McBain – All Instruments & Vocals
Hellripper live and video performance line-up:
James McBain – Guitar & Vocals
Joseph Quinlan – Guitar
Andy Milburn – Bass
Max Southall – Drums
Album credits:
Recorded and mixed by Hellripper’s James McBain at Coronach Studios in Scotland, UK
Mastered by Damien Herring at Subterranean Watchtower Studios in the USA.
Cover Artwork: Adam Burke / Nightjar Illustration
Formats:
Jewelcase CD
Digital Album
LP (formats below):
- “Black Cuillin” LP on black vinyl (Unlimited, available in Europe)
- “Wild Thistle” LP on transp. magenta vinyl (Ltd. to 400x copies, available from UK retailers and Hellripper)
- “Saltire” LP on blue vinyl (Ltd. to 300x copies, available from selected German & Austrian retailers and from Hellripper)
- “Highland Mist” LP on grey vinyl (Ltd. to 1000x copies, available from Hellripper)
- “Baobhan Sith” LP on transp. forest green vinyl (Unlimited, available in the USA)
- “Granite City” LP on electric smoke colored vinyl (Ltd. to 500x copies, available in the USA)
- “Bean Nighe” LP on ultra clear vinyl (Ltd. to 300x copies, available in the USA from Hellripper)
Pre-order // pre-save: https://hellripperband.lnk.to/Coronach-AlbumID
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GAVIN ADCOCK GIFTS FANS THE 26TH TRACK FROM THE DAY I HANG IT UP: “MOST WANTED” OUT NOW
Georgia native Gavin Adcock is gifting fans with the 26th track off The Day I Hang It Up. “Most Wanted,” which was previously a physical-exclusive bonus track, is available now on streaming platforms. Listen BELOW.
Written by Adcock, Jack Hummel, Ben Hayslip and David Lee Murphy, “Most Wanted” is a play on words, juxtaposing a man’s reputation as an outlaw with the allure of the woman who has captured his attention:
It’s my face on the poster baby
But just like a thief, you steal the show
Some folks say I’m a real bad man
But baby, you’re Most Wanted
The Day I Hang It Up spans 26 tracks, with Adcock featured as a co-writer on all but four songs. Produced by Jay Rodgers, the album also includes collaborations with Treaty Oak Revival, ERNEST, and his previously released fan favorite, “Cheap Thrills” with Hudson Westbrook.
The album inspired the name of Adcock’s headlining The Day I Hang It Up Tour, which is currently underway. Adcock recently extended the run into 2027 with Blake Whiten supporting on 12 additional dates. Following performances in Australia in March, Adcock will embark on the second leg of The Day I Hang It Up Tour on April 1, kicking off at Gatton Park in Lexington, KY, followed by two nights at The Factory in St. Louis, MO and stops in eight additional cities, including Oklahoma City, OK, Richmond, VA and Baltimore, MD. Tickets for the newly announced shows are on sale today at 10am local time at GavinAdcockMusic.com.
The official music video for “Us Again” featuring Treaty Oak Revival premiered simultaneously with the album release. Directed by Jack Owens and produced by Sydney Hampton, the video builds a narrative around the push-and-pull of a toxic relationship, with the narrator assured that despite the relationship ending, “I know we’ll wind up us again.” Watch HERE.
Offering a mix of heartbreak, love, and outlaw country influences, The Day I Hang It Up also adds a layer of depth to the country star’s repertoire. Songs including “Shoes” and “Rockstar Life” delve deeper into the cost of rising fame, while “Holes In The Boat” offers an honest look at trying to balance masculinity and vulnerability concerning mental health. The album left The Tennessean remarking Adcock as "a voice capable of withstanding an enduring career."
The Day I Hang It Up is Adcock’s third album release in three years, and follows the success of his previous album, Own Worst Enemy, which arrived as the top new Country album on the Billboard Top 200 Country Chart AND the top streaming new album on the Billboard 200 All-Genre Chart week of release (Aug 15, 2025). Before that, his major-label debut album Actin’ Up Again became the highest streaming major-label Country debut from a solo male artist in 2024, with more than 15 million on-demand U.S. streams the week of release, and was 2024’s top streaming major-label debut across the entire genre.
Gavin Adcock The Day I Hang It Up 2026-2027 Tour
Newly Announced Dates in Italics
Oct. 16 Coca-Cola Amphitheater || Birmingham, AL
Oct. 17 First Security Amphitheater || Little Rock, AR
Oct. 22 Fishers Event Center || Fishers, IN
Oct. 23 Knoxville Civic Coliseum || Knoxville, TN
Oct. 24 Koka Booth Amphitheatre || Cary, NC
Oct. 29 Bojangles Coliseum || Charlotte, NC
Oct. 30 Enmarket Arena || Savannah, GA
Oct. 31 Hertz Arena || Estero, FL
Nov. 6 MGM Music Hall at Fenway || Boston, MA
Nov. 7 Santander Arena || Reading, PA
Nov. 13 Masonic Temple Theatre || Detroit, MI
Nov. 14 Van Andel Arena || Grand Rapids, MI
Dec. 10 The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas || Las Vegas, NV
March 6 Meatstock Gippsland || Melbourne, Australia
March 13 Meatstock Toowoomba || Toowoomba, Australia
April 1 Gatton Park || Lexington, KY
April 2 The Factory || St. Louis, MO
April 3 The Factory || St. Louis, MO
April 10 SJB Pavilion || Oxford, MS
April 29 Salem Civic Center || Salem, VA
May 1 The St. Augustine Amphitheatre || St. Augustine, FL
May 7 The Zoo Amphitheatre || Oklahoma City, OK
May 8 White Oak Music Hall || Houston, TX
May 13 Virginia Credit Union LIVE! || Richmond, VA
May 14 Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena || Atlantic City, NJ
May 15 Pier Six Pavilion || Baltimore, MD
May 27 Floores Country Store || Helotes, TX
May 28 Floores Country Store || Helotes, TX
About Gavin Adcock:
Gavin Adcock, dubbed by Billboard as "one of country music’s most buzzed-about artists” is a Georgia native, born and raised in Watkinsville. Former Georgia Southern University football player, Gavin grew up working on his family’s cattle farm and dreamt of riding bulls in the PBR. He started writing songs in high school, but it wasn’t until the spring of 2021, when Adcock tore his knee playing football, that he used his healing time to record and release his first original single. Since then, Gavin has collectively amassed more than 3 BILLION global streams across singles including the fan-favorite, RIAA PLATINUM-certified, “A Cigarette,” GOLD-certified songs “Run Your Mouth,” “Deep End,” “Four Leaf Clover” and more. His album, Actin’ Up Again, was crowned the largest major-label country debut from a solo male artist released in 2024 and was the year’s top streaming major-label debut across the genre. Within less than a year, Adcock more than doubled his previous streaming record with over 25 MILLION first week US streams on new album Own Worst Enemy, released August 15, 2025. Own Worst Enemy debuted as the top new Country album on the Billboard 200 Country Chart (No. 4) and top streaming new album on the Billboard 200 All-Genre Chart (No. 14) week of release. In the Spring of 2026 Gavin was able to add Executive Producer to his achievements, with the release of Adcock’s brainchild, Country Never Dies, enlisting the help of nine artist peers to join him on the special, timeless, project. The MusicRow Awards’ “Discovery Artist of the Year” nominee has also won over the hearts of both Country music fans and music industry alike, leading to his New Artist of the Year nominations at both the 60th & 61st ACM Awards. Taking his music to the fans, Adcock is currently underway on The Day I Hang It Up Tour 2026, marking the fourth extensive headlining tour since 2024. The tour’s namesake and Adcock’s newest album, The Day I Hang It Up, is available now.
CHAYCE BECKHAM GETS IN THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH THE RELEASE OF “WHITE CHRISTMAS”
Chayce Beckham puts his signature country spin on the timeless holiday classic “White Christmas” in his first-ever Christmas release, out today. Boasting a rich, new instrumentalization of weeping pedal steel, piano and a melancholic fiddle, the song replaces symphonic strings with front-porch soul. Heartfelt vocals deliver Irving Berlin’s nostalgic lyrics with down-home sincerity. Listen to “White Christmas” BELOW.
“Christmas and the holiday season is my favorite time of year," says Beckham. "When I thought of which song I wanted to release as my first-ever Christmas song, I immediately was drawn to the classic ‘White Christmas’ and putting my own stamp on the song is something I really hope the fans enjoy.”
Beckham recently released his new EP, Old Fashioned, featuring five original tracks co-written by Beckham. Fans can hear the new songs while Beckham is on tour this fall. Buy tickets HERE.
10/16 Birmingham, AL
10/17 Kennesaw, GA
10/22 Greensboro, NC
10/23 Newberry, SC
11/6 Denver, CO
11/7 Colorado Springs, CO
11/19 Fort Worth, TX
11/20 Buda, TX
11/21 Coupland, TX
12/5 Rootstown, OH
About Chayce Beckham:
Rising country star Chayce Beckham won American Idol singing his own songs and was the first to win singing an original song. Beckham is continuing to write his own music and chart his own path as a country artist, scoring his first #1 at country radio with the platinum hit single “23.” A California native schooled on tough times and a mix of country, rock, hip hop and beyond, the fiery songwriter with his own creative compass started a habit of heart-on-his-sleeve lyricism after a hard season of life left him feeling empty. Yet, his warm rough rasp and steadfast drive charmed the nation on Idol's 19th season. With more than 1.2 billion global on-demand streams and counting, the bluesy and brutally honest anthem “23” debuted at #1 on both iTunes All Genre and Country singles charts, and led to his first album, Bad for Me. Earning next-big-thing and artist to watch predictions from the Grand Ole Opry, CMT, Amazon Music, MusicRow and more, Beckham is touring and sharing new music including the previously released “Dirt Floor,” a neo western sounding summer love song, and “Take Me Home” in addition to “Ain’t Lying To Myself,” all of which are out now on his new EP Old Fashioned. Beckham just released his first ever holiday song, the classic “White Christmas.”
Electronic Infused Black Metal Act OMNIKOLOSS Release "Omnisyndrom Alpha 17" Ahead Of New Full Length, Quantum Fleshdrive
With black metal at its core, OMNIKOLOSS delves further into electronic music, analogue synthesis, ambient and industrial sounds in the third studio album Quantum Fleshdrive. Across the track list, acoustic drums and guitars collide with programmed beats, field recordings and layers of synthesizers including the Moog Sub 37, Korg MS-20, Polysix, Minimoog and Juno-60. Quantum Fleshdrive will arrive on December 4, 2026, via Unholy Conspiracy Deathwork. The first single, "Omnisyndrom Alpha 17," is available now.
The narrative of "Omnisyndrom Alpha 17" questions the existence and autonomy of two nameless humans. One is trapped in a life reduced to maintenance: work, consume, recover, return, while the second appears to live beyond this system with apparent freedom.
"Human one is imprisoned by material reality; Human two is imprisoned by perception." OMNIKOLOSS explain. "The overworld could be a protected class, a simulation, a religious illusion, a digital heaven or even the final dream produced by an exhausted brain before collapse. The world below may be hell, but the world above may only be a beautifully rendered interface hiding the same machine. One person knows they are trapped. The other has forgotten what a trap looks like."
"Omnisyndrom Alpha 17" erupts with intensity combining furious blast beats with an immersive atmosphere and an electronic march. The band's dedication to worldbuilding is shown through field recordings made around small lakes and moors including frogs and the surrounding night sounds. The electronic march is built around a sample from Tetsuo: The Iron Man.
The world behind the album takes its influence from body horror, cyberpunk and dark science fiction such as Tetsuo: The Iron Man, Akira and Blade Runner. Flesh and technology are no longer opposites. Machines move into the body, voices enter the mind, reality becomes unstable and the distinction between human and artificial slowly disappears.
Quantum Fleshdrive was produced and mixed by David Feistel at Cave Sustain, and mastered by Markus Stock at Klangschmiede Studio E. Cover artwork by Karmazid, with additional layout by Johnny Doe.
Quantum Fleshdrive will be released on 12-inch vinyl: 150 x Hypnotoad Green; 100 x Fleshdrive Red. The limited edition consists of 20 special sets with Fleshdrive Red vinyl, an exclusive DIY cassette and an OMNIKOLOSS pin.
About OMNIKOLOSS:
With black metal as their foundation, the band began in 2020 with an intense writing session between Tobias Norbinski (DER ROTE MILAN) and David Feistel (STELLAR MASTER ELITE). SURVIOLENCE (CAPTAIN CAVEMEN) joined shortly after, and these initial compositions laid the groundwork for what would become OMNIKOLOSS. The addition of vocalist Khonan completed the line up and the band's focus on creating an extreme sound that is unafraid to venture further into experimental and atmospheric realms.
Electronic music, ambient, synthwave, industrial, analogue synthesis and soundtrack influences became a key component for OMNIKOLOSS. Atmosphere and thematic concepts behind the music are just as important as traditional song structures in their writing.
OMNIKOLOSS released Wandering Through Concrete Valleys through Unholy Conspiracy Deathwork in 2023, selling out its vinyl edition. コンクリートの谷を彷徨って II released as one 26:53 composition in 2025, also via Unholy Conspiracy Deathwork, alongside a handcrafted VHS box which sold out shortly after its launch. Now in 2026, OMNIKOLOSS prepare to unveil their third sonic offering.
Quantum Fleshdrive goes somewhere else.
Technology is no longer just part of the environment.
It has entered the body.
The music itself was created through the same process OMNIKOLOSS has followed from the beginning. Recordings sit next to spontaneous performances, deliberately written passages, electronic manipulation and acoustic material. Where something was recorded matters much less than what happens when these elements are put together.
Quantum Fleshdrive is not an attempt to make Black Metal sound futuristic.
It comes from a place where the distinction no longer matters.
OMNIKOLOSS Is:
Surviolence - Drums / electronic beats / additional vocals
David Feistel - Bass, synthesizers, additional guitars, sampling, production
Khonan - Vocals
Tobias Norbinski - Guitars
Connect With OMNIKOLOSS:
Official Website: https://www.omnikoloss.com
Bandcamp: https://omnikoloss.bandcamp.com/
E-Shop: https://shop.ucdeath.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omnikoloss/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCDEATH
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/1FH5rEnxT46coAEl4zggAf?si=Wl3AEmZvSUCg2Z5ivl0F2Q
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/omnikoloss/1679925466
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ucdeath.com
BLOOD MOTHER + ANTHROPONEURAL Collide with Two New Industrial Horror Singles
Two forces from opposite sides of the underground converge as post black metal project BLOOD MOTHER and industrial horror outfit ANTHROPONEURAL join forces for a two-track collaboration that blurs the boundaries between extreme metal, industrial techno, and cinematic horror.
Rather than simply combining genres, the collaboration treats them as different expressions of the same darkness: weight, tension, distortion, atmosphere, and release. The result is a pair of tracks built for listeners who live somewhere between the mosh pit and the warehouse floor. The offering can now be heard below.
“The New Flesh” plunges into a world of mechanical violence and psychological unease, combining the relentless physicality of industrial techno with the darker textures of extreme metal and horror cinema. Driven by pounding electronic rhythm, distorted sonic architecture, ominous melodic elements, and visceral vocal material, the track feels less like a conventional genre crossover and more like the soundtrack to something mutating in real time. It is cold, physical, hypnotic, and threatening—music for the moment when machinery, flesh, and consciousness begin to blur together.
Where "The New Flesh" feels mechanical and brutal, "The Night Fires" moves deeper into the cinematic and ritualistic. The track builds an atmosphere of nocturnal dread around heavy electronic propulsion, dark melodic textures, and the sense of something ancient moving beneath the surface.
Rather than following a traditional metal or techno structure, "The Night Fires" unfolds like a horror sequence—building tension, introducing increasingly ominous textures, and allowing the electronic and metal elements to become part of the same sonic landscape. Together, the two tracks form a natural pairing:
"The New Flesh" — the machine.
"The Night Fires" — the ritual.
Two worlds. One dark frequency. Blood Mother's visceral approach to heavy music meets Anthroponeural's obsession with industrial rhythm, horror atmosphere, and cinematic sound design, creating a collaboration that refuses to sit neatly inside either genre.
For fans of industrial metal, extreme metal, hard techno, dark electronic music, horror soundtracks, and the darker corners of underground culture, the two tracks offer a meeting point between the club and the abyss.
This isn't metal with a techno beat added.
It isn't techno dressed up in metal aesthetics.
It's something built from the same raw materials: distortion, aggression, tension, darkness, and release.
Enter the dark.
Rick Giordano, the composer behind THE LION'S DAUGHTER, has re-emerged as BLOOD MOTHER, a devastating new project that combines the post black metal horrors of TLD with haunting, atmospheric soundscapes and Western Americana attitude. Forged in themes of isolation, paranoia, violence and terror, dark and synth-driven ambience coalesces with bouts of chaotic and desperate black metal, while also honing in on the grit and desolation that was no doubt inspired by Giordano’s upbringing in the rugged American heartlands. Combined with the commanding aggression of Giordano's vocal attack, BLOOD MOTHER offers the score to your own personal horror film.
BLOOD MOTHER recently debuted its first studio album, which can be found at THIS LOCATION and can be ordered via the official webstore HERE or via Bandcamp HERE.
Giordano is accompanied on this self titled debut album by Erik Ramsier, long time drummer and percussionist for the Lion's Daughter, with artwork by renowned graphic novelist The Salamander King.
ANTHROPONEURAL is a dark electronic entity operating at the intersection of hard industrial techno, extreme metal, and cinematic horror.
Built from pounding rhythms, distorted electronics, ominous synths, and ritualistic sound design, Anthroponeural creates music that feels less like a genre and more like an environment—somewhere between a warehouse rave, a horror film, and a descent into something primal.
The sound draws from hard techno, industrial, metal, horror cinema, and experimental electronics, combining relentless physicality with dark cinematic atmosphere.
Ritual-grade techno from the abyss.
The cover artwork for BLOOD MOTHER's self-titled debut was created by The Salamander King
Rick Giordano, the composer behind THE LION'S DAUGHTER, is re-emerging as BLOOD MOTHER, a devastating new project that combines the post black metal horrors of TLD with haunting, atmospheric soundscapes and Western Americana attitude. Forged in themes of isolation, paranoia, violence and terror, dark and synth-driven ambience coalesces with bouts of chaotic and desperate black metal, while also honing in on the grit and desolation that was no doubt inspired by Giordano’s upbringing in the rugged American heartlands. Combined with the commanding aggression of Giordano's vocal attack, BLOOD MOTHER offers the score to your own personal horror film.
Accompanied on this self-titled debut album by Erik Ramsier, longtime drummer and percussionist for the Lion's Daughter, with artwork by renowned graphic novelist The Salamander King, BLOOD MOTHER isn’t just a reboot, but rather a reinvention. While it still draws from many of THE LION'S DAUGHTER’s original influences, and therefore, the project also defies generic classification much like its predecessor, BLOOD MOTHER is still a clear evolution from what came before. “After 18 years of releasing music and touring the world, the daughter had to die so that the mother could live,” explains Giordano of the new project.
As a fully independent entity, BLOOD MOTHER has no chains, no bounds, and no master. Self-releasing this project with the help of world renowned independent artist manager Wolf Mountain Productions, Giordano is paving his own path and asserting his dominance over the oppressive music industry. Like a renegade cowboy, he joins the ranks of other modern artists who have abandoned all standards and practices to usher in a new era of artist ownership and DIY supremacy. “I've never been a person that neatly fits in with any group, or made music that neatly fits into any category, so it just makes sense to operate independently,” Giordano explains. “I also look at the current state of the music and most of the bands that are popular now, and think why the fuck would I want anything to do with that?”
Like a ghost riding out from the desert, Blood Mother is here to paint the town a shade of red found only in Hell... before burning it all to the ground.
Lineup:
Rick Giordano: Guitar, bass, synth, vocals
Erik Ramsier: Drums
For Fans Of: Ulver, Darkspace, Blut Aus Nord, Cult of Luna, Sunn O))), Wayfarer
Cover Artist: The Salamander King
Album Credits:
Mixing by Ryan Wasoba
Mastering by Joel Hatstat
Distribution/management: Wolf Mountain Productions
Links:
GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES Unleash New Single "Fading Away" + Visualizer
Today, GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES are pleased to unleash their new single “Fading Away,” another extract from the highly anticipated new album ‘Disintegrate,’ set for release on November 20, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl.
Girish Pradhan comments:
“'Fading Away' is perhaps one of the most intense songs on the album. If our very first release, 'Angel,' were a movie built around the message 'I don’t wanna fade away,' then this song would be its darkest chapter. A point in the story where the fight to hold on meets the feeling of being left behind by a world that has already moved on.”
“Another wasted sunset, my life flashes in front of my eyes… A time-lapse leading to my grave. But the world has already moved on… And I’ve been too blind to see… I don’t know whether it cares or not… But I know I feel distant to it. With 'Fading Away,' we hope to reach those who have felt this way, reminding them that even in their darkest moments, they are not alone,” he adds.
Watch the Visualizer for “Fading Away”Below:
The band recently announced that they will support Guns N’ Roses on November 14th in Bangalore, India.
They commented:
“Supporting GNR for the third time is a surreal feeling, considering how small we started and how far we’ve come as a band. It used to be a daydream that nobody would dare to dream, especially in a relatively hidden Himalayan state like Sikkim. This is literally us living our dreams!”
Over the last few years, GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES have evolved from one of India’s best-kept hard rock secrets into a truly international force. Fueled by extensive European touring and a widely acclaimed appearance on the hit American television show “America’s Got Talent,” the band has experienced remarkable growth, expanding its audience far beyond its homeland and earning recognition among rock fans across the globe.
Now, with their highly anticipated new album for Frontiers Music Srl, GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES take another step forward. While staying true to the melodic hard rock and classic heavy metal foundations that have always shaped their sound, the band has also explored some new territory on ‘Disintegrate.’
The band comments:
“With this album, we just wanted to play around with the sound a bit. It’s heavier, groovier and darker in places, with some alternative elements coming through, but it still feels like GATC. We didn’t want to overthink it. We just went with what sounded good."
They continue, “There are definitely some different sides of us on this record, both musically and lyrically, and we just want our old and new fans to hear it for themselves.”
At the heart of it all is frontman Girish Pradhan, whose unmistakable voice continues to set the band apart. Possessing a rare combination of power, range, grit, and emotion, Girish channels the spirit of great rock singers of the past while maintaining a personality and charisma that are entirely his own.
This new release captures a band continuing to grow while staying true to the spirit, passion, and songwriting that have defined GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES from day one.
‘Disintegrate’ is the sound of GIRISH AND THE CHRONICLES moving forward while remaining true to who they are.
Line Up:
Girish Pradhan - Vocals, Rhythm Guitars
Yogesh Pradhan - Bass, Keyboards, Production
Suraz Sun - Lead Guitars
Nagen Nags - Drums
New Jersey's RAISED ON CANDY unveil 'Red M&M', teasing follow-up to Steve Albini-produced debut album
New Jersey alt-rock outfit Raised On Candy presents 'Red M&M', the second taste of their new album 'Play Marbles on the Turnpike', out in mid-November via Magic Door Record Label. Beneath its pull, the track hints at something far more unsettling, where desire and menace become difficult to separate. Its cryptic imagery and creeping sense of unease lend the song a dark, almost surreal quality.
Raised On Candy is Joe Penna (vocals, guitars) and Scotty Imp (drums, cymbals). Formed from the ashes of the band Buteo, Raised On Candy is the next step in the evolution of their music, weaving old school indie-rock and post-punk nuggets into tasty sonic delicacies. They've always called Montclair, New Jersey their home base. Scotty lives there and, while Joe lives in Riverside, Connecticut, he was born in Montclair and grew up in the nearby community of Toms River.
'Red M&M' is the second offering from a record that finds the duo expanding their noisy, hook-heavy sound without losing their wonderfully unruly edge. Built to hit hard, take this album takes multiple unexpected turns, the effect resonating well after the ride stops.
Raised On Candy produced this album together with Ray Ketchem (Guided By Voices, Luna, Elk City, Gramercy Arms, The Dambuilders), who also engineered, mixed and mastered it at Magic Door Recording Studio in Montclair. With a minimalist interplay of melodic vocals, slow burn builds and massive hooks, precise rhythms unite with pyro-friendly guitars, transforming chaos into sharp, noisy rock.
"This song is about someone who wants what someone else has and is using fear as a means of obtaining it, disguised as seduction. Before it’s too late, the spell is broken and the tables turn," explains Joe Penna.
"It's all about the atmospherics that are present throughout the song, which slowly wind their way to an inevitable, mortal confrontation. It reminds me a lot of an epic David vs Goliath battle, with the underdog eventually rising up and taking out that big ol’ bully once and for all."
In September, Raised On Candy shared 'Pickle Eyes', a tightly wound blast of melodic tension and explosive guitar-driven release. Equal parts melodic earworm and noisy joyride, the track barrels out of the gate with wiry guitars, explosive rhythms and an unmistakably off-kilter charm. It's a tantalizing glimpse of an album that promises sharp hooks, combustible guitars and plenty of glorious left turns.
Scotty and Joe met over 20 years ago through a mutual friend, but it wasn't until after the demise of Joe's band Transit Belle around 2005 that they would collaborate. They formed the band Buteo, which eventually parted ways around 2010 after releasing one album and touring. While Joe pretty much stopped playing music, Scotty continued playing drums in Overlake and Stuyvesant, the latter of which he still plays with today. In 2022, Joe returned to songwriting, leading to the birth of Raised On Candy.
Raised On Candy's self-titled debut album was recorded with legendary producer-engineer Steve Albini (Nirvana, Pixies, PJ Harvey, Robert Plant & Jimmy Page, The Breeders, Bush, Cheap Trick) at Electrical Audio and mastered by Matthew Barnhart (Superchunk, The New Pornographers, Bob Mould, The Mountain Goats) at Chicago Mastering Service. This would be one of the last records Steve ever worked on before passing away in May, adding a whole new level of emotion to this album, which would be released in July 2024.
"Joe had previously worked with Steve on a record for his band Transit Belle in 2002. Working with Steve was amazing. He made so many records we love; it was a no-brainer. He provided a ton of creative input into how the record should sound, and also added subtle but noticeable effects to make things amazing, as well as providing a ton of input as to the overall mix and vibe of the songs."
On October 13th, 'Red M&M' is online everywhere digitally, includingSpotify, Apple Music and Bandcamp. The 'Play Marbles On The Turnpike' album, now available for pre-order, will be released on November 13th.
CREDITS
Music written by Joe Penna and Scotty Imp
Lyrics written by Joe Penna
Joe Penna - Guitar, Vocals, Bass, Synths
Scotty Imp - Drums, Cymbals, Percussion, Piano, Backing Vocals
Produced by Raised On Candy with Ray Ketchem
Engineered, Mixed & Mastered by Ray Ketchem
Recorded at Magic Door Recording, Montclair, NJ from October 2025 to June 2026
Artwork design by Ray Ketchem
Released by Magic Door Record Label
Publicity by Shameless Promotion PR
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Epic Heavy Metal Newcomers UNCHAINED Unleash Anthemic New Single, "Warrior Heart"
From the battle-scarred strongholds of Portland, OR rises a new force in epic heavy metal: UNCHAINED VENGEANCE. The newcomers are pleased to now make their debut with 'Unbound and Unforgiving,' an anthemic offering with epic soundscapes that conjure the feeling of valiantly riding into battle on horseback with sword and mace in hand. The band is now unleashing the second single from the forthcoming opus, "Warrior Heart," which can now be heard below:
'Unbound and Unforgiving' is due on October 30, 2026 via Nameless Grave Records. It can be pre-ordered now HERE.
UNCHAINED VENGEANCE'a Nick Wusz comments on the song, "Look deep inside yourself, into the depths of forgotten dreams, and battles past...that is where you will find your heart. From Birth, through Present Day, and into the Future, you will walk alone, unafraid, knowing that you hold the ultimate key to everlasting hope....your WARRIOR HEART will never dim!"
From the battle-scarred strongholds of Portland, Oregon rises a new force in Epic Heavy Metal: UNCHAINED VENGEANCE.
Forged by the union of powerhouse vocalist Nick Courtney (former member of Vicious Rumors and the acclaimed Iron Maiden tribute band Fear of the Dark) and multi-instrumentalist Nick Wusz (of Dolven and Travellers Rest), UNCHAINED VENGEANCE arrives with their debut full-length assault, Unbound and Unforgiving.
This is a journey into an age long forgotten—an time where honor outweighs gold, where warriors carve their legends in steel, and where the sword triumphs over sorcery. Across ten triumphant tracks, UNCHAINED VENGEANCE unleashes a relentless barrage of thunderous riffs, soaring vocals, galloping rhythms, and heroic melodies destined to echo across the battlefield.
From the bond between warrior and blade in "The Whisper of Sorrowsbane," to the condemnation of false champions in "False Knight," and the bittersweet return to a fallen homeland in "Only Ruins Remain," Unbound and Unforgiving weaves tales of courage, loss, revenge, and redemption. Majestic acoustic passages and contemplative interludes, masterfully performed by dungeon synth maestro Fen Walker, provide moments of reflection before the next charge into glory.
Adorned with breathtaking cover art by Silvana Massa and a battle-ready logo crafted by Brendan Elliot, this debut stands as a banner for all who still believe in the warrior spirit.
Raise your steel. Break your chains. March into the fire.
The age of UNCHAINED VENGEANCE has begun.
Carved in blood…Forged in fire…Unbound and Unforgiving
Lineup:
Nick Courtney - Vocals
Nick Wusz - Guitars, bass, drums
Interlude Tracks 1,4,7, and 10 by Fen Walker
Album credits:
Music recorded at Cirrus Studios, in Portland, Oregon by Nick Wusz
Vocals recorded at Perfect Audio, Vancouver, Washington
Mixed and Mastered by Pooya Entezari at Perfect Audio
Layout by Obscure Visions
Cover Artist: Silvana Massa
Logo Artist: Brendan Elliott
For fans of: Hammerfall ('Glory to the Brave' era), Doomsword, Crescent Shield, and Iron Maiden.
Pre-orders: https://linktr.ee/UnchainedVengeance
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The cover artwork was created by Silvana Massa
Danheim Release New Single “Urblod”
DANHEIM, the Nordic folk and ambient project of Copenhagen-based producer Reidar Schæfer Olsen, have released “Urblod” via Season of Mist. The single follows Heimferd, the project’s first album for the label, and turns back toward the explicit mythological storytelling of Danheim’s earlier work.
“I wanted this track to feel like a chant reaching back beyond the gods, toward the oldest beings in Norse mythology”, Olsen says. “The Jötnar are not simply monsters or enemies of the gods: they represent something much older -primordial forces, and the untamed world from which everything else emerges.”
Stream “Urblod” Below:
Danheim’s latest album, Heimferd, is out now on Season of Mist.
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https://orcd.co/danheimheimferd
“Urblod” is a ritualistic chant dedicated to the Jötnar and the primordial beings of Norse mythology, the ancient powers associated with the world before and beyond the ordered realm of the gods. It draws on figures including Ymir, Bergelmir, Þrúðgelmir, Bölþorn, Bestla and Hræsvelgr, and evokes an older, untamed layer of the mythology: creation, ancestry, wilderness, and the forces from which both gods and giants ultimately emerge. The track sits within Danheim’s established language of percussion, chant and ambient texture, here pointed at the cosmology that predates the gods themselves.
DANHEIM is a Nordic folk/Viking inspired project from the Copenhagen-based Danish producer Reidar Schæfer Olsen, a man with 10 years of experience in electronic and ambient music – focusing on Nordic Folk and Viking age inspired music with a certain Nordic authenticity or mood. Danheim’s music is often composed of ideas and stories based on the darker side of the Viking period, inspired or consisting of Nordic Mythology, old Danish folklore, and a vivid imagination.
Danheim hit 1 billion streams across streaming platforms in 2022, has 585.000 subscribers on YouTube, with music featured in multiple seasons of the popular TV show Vikings.
Early information: Singer-songwriter Reidar Schæfer Olsen, (born in 1985, Brøndby, Denmark), transitioned to focus on music in the early 2000s and has been composing music almost continuously ever since, alongside doing radio shows and starting the indie label Fimbul Records.
With a passion for songwriting running through his veins from an early age, Reidar Olsen’s Viking-inspired music and dark melodies have broadened the Nordic folk genre and inspired millions of listeners around the world, bringing them back in time with a blend of his imagination and creativity.
“A deep connection to his Danish roots and heritage fueled his interest in the Nordic Folk/Viking genre, prompting the creation of Danheim and his indie label Fimbul Records.”
Ǽttartrú, a self-made Scandinavian belief system that reconnects oneself with their ancestors.
Line-up:
Reidar Schæfer Olsen — Musician, Songwriter, Producer & Singer
Follow Danheim:
Website: https://danheimmusic.com/
Travelling Merchant: https://danheim.travelling-merchant.com/
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/danheim
Bandcamp: https://danheim.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DanheimMusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danheim_music/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Danheim
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/danheim_music
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1J1DiyVfll4d0cos64VSZb
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/danheim/1192810980
YouTube Music: https://music.youtube.com/channel/UC0SoUdSI7Xb3L7vQpXrFseA
Alt-rock icon CHRIS CONNELLY teases 'Bye Bye Johnny Viola' (on JOHN CALE) ahead of new album celebrating LOU REED
Iconic Scottish-born Chicago-based artist Chris Connelly will be releasing his new album 'Doo Wop In The Dark: A Portrait of Lou Reed' via Shipwrecked Industries with distribution by Virtual Label. This colossal 21-track offering is a bombastic reflection on artistic inheritance, tracing how Reed’s restless, confrontational sensibility helped shape Connelly’s own creative identity.
Ahead of that, Connelly presents 'Bye Bye Johnny Viola', following the lead tracks 'Nothin' But A Rock Song' and 'House of 70's'. He explains, "'Bye Bye Johnny Viola' is a postmortem on John Cale being fired from the Velvet Underground. Like'House of 70's', the timeline whirls with events of the time: it's 1968, Valerie Solanas has shot Andy Warhol, 'White Light/White Heat' was a sonic hammer on the hippie dream, and Lou sent Sterling Morrison round to John's apartment to fire him."
'Doo Wop In The Dark: A Portrait of Lou Reed' presents a unique mix, including Lou Reed compositions -- spanning his career from the Velvet Underground onwards -- and songs penned by Connelly, detailing the creative and often turbulent path of Reed's life from his teenage years through to his death in 2013.
Moving between tenderness, menace, alienation, decadence and damaged beauty, Reed is treated not simply as an influence to be celebrated, but as a catalyst for an entire way of making music. The result is both deeply personal and deliberately expansive: a record about finding your own voice by wrestling with the voices that came before you, and about how an artist’s work can become part of another's emotional and creative vocabulary.
'Doo Wop In The Dark' echoes Connelly's acclaimed 2022 album 'Eulogy to Christa: A Tribute to the Music & Mystique of Nico' - one of the most unique, tragic and misunderstood female artists in the history of modern music. Similarly, this new album is dedicated to the wildfire, tempestuous spirit of Lewis Allan Reed (a.k.a. Lou Reed), as well as Chris's dear friend Zak Boerger (1973 -2025).
While mostly produced by Connelly and his Sons of the Silent Age bandmate Alan Holden Berliant, four tracks from this album were produced by Chris Bruce (Meshell Ndegeocello, Seal, Aaron Neville, Bob Dylan, The Waterboys, Sheryl Crow). Mixed by Berliant and Bruce from 2023 to 2026, this record was mastered by James Scott at Populist Recording & Mastering.
Connelly shares a story to highlight the meaning of this album to him:
"The kid was out shopping with his mother: a mandated, boring, endless Saturday afternoon. Spring, maybe summer, 1974. Downtown Edinburgh, some department store. On Princes Street, she shopped; he wandered aimlessly from the toys to the records. He was too old for toys, and didn’t really care about records – not yet – but something caught his nine year-old eye: a nightmarish yet beautiful photo of a strange yellow ghost. Not man not woman, all ghost, as yellow as the sodium street light that illuminated the streets there at night. The ghost seemed to be dancing, arms aloft, blurry jewelry, black lips, dead eyes. It was the Rock N Roll animal.
Fast forward to 2026, and 52 years later the same kid is still obsessed with the same photo. The same kid ended up buying the record in the late 70s or early 80s when he was informed by everything that this untamable spirit was every bit the drug dervish, serpent king of NYC, and the encapsulation and custodian of all the real rock myths, along with Iggy, Bowie, and The Dolls."
That kid is Chris Connelly, who now brings us 'Doo Wop In The Dark' -- arguably his finest work to date -- along with supporting videos, select live dates, and sleeve notes by Lou Reed biographer Aidan Levy (author of https://aidan-levy.com/books/).
An alternative music icon, Connelly has been making music for over four decades. Since his days with Fini Tribe, he has consistently pushed the creative envelope through such projects as Ministry, The Revolting Cocks and Pigface, as well as his solo work (with over 20 releases) or the four books he has authored. 2025 brought Fini Tribe's 3-disc anthology "The Sheer Action of Fini Tribe: 1982-1987', preceded by 'The Lives and Loves of the Serial Homesick, Vol. 1', an album dedicated to his beloved Edinburgh and 'The Birthday Poems' featuring Monica Queen (Belle and Sebastian, Thrum).
On October 16th, 'Doo Wop In The Dark' will be released everywhere digitally, including Apple Music, Spotify, Amazon and Bandcamp, where it is also available as a limited edition two-CD set. A selection of tracks is also being made available on vinyl.
ALBUM CREDITS
Chris Connelly - vocals, guitar, harmonium, bass, keyboards, glockenspiel
Chris Bruce - guitar, programming, bass, keyboards, pedal steel guitar
Alan Holden Berliant - guitar, keyboards, bass, programming
Jebin Bruni - additional keyboards on 'Bye Bye Johnny Viola'
Produced by Chris Connelly & Alan Holden Berliant,
except 'Babyface', 'Bye Bye Johnny Viola', 'Doin’ The Things That We Want To' and 'One Too Many Mysteries' produced by Chris Bruce
Mixed by Alan Holden Berliant & Chris Bruce in Chicago & New York (2023-2026)
Mastered by James Scott at Populist Recording & Mastering
Liner notes by Aidan Levy
Cover photography by Derick Smith
Cover layout by Kimberly Blessing
Published by: Sony/ATV Music, Universal Music Group, Sister Ray Enterprises, Concord Music
© and ℗ 2026 Chris Connelly - All rights reserved
Released by Shipwrecked Industries LLC
'Nothin' But A Rock Song' video produced by Iain Mutch a.k.a. Walkerandwilliam
'House of 70's' video produced by Someoddpilot Studios
Directed and edited by Chris Eichenseer
Dancers: Kira Ledholm, Jay Drenkel
Management: Kimberly Blessing at Shipwrecked Industries
Chris Connelly photos by Derick Smith
Publicity by Shauna McLarnon at Shameless Promotion PR
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EVANS BLUE Release New Single "Speak" via Aphotic Records
Evans Blue has signed with Aphotic Records, marking a new chapter for the acclaimed rock band as they announce the release of their new single, “SPEAK.”The song received its radio premiere on SiriusXM Octane on October 8, 2026, introducing listeners to the next evolution of a band whose music has long given voice to the emotions people struggle to put into words.
Evans Blue has built its identity around emotionally charged rock that gives a voice to the things people struggle to say out loud. For years, the band has occupied the space where heavy, melodic rock collides with raw human emotion, building a catalog around the battles people often fight privately. Pain, anger, loss, isolation, resilience and survival aren't simply themes within Evans Blue's music. They're part of its DNA. Through songs like “Erase My Scars,” “Cold,” and “This Time It’s Different,” the band has created a lasting connection with listeners through music rooted in pain, vulnerability, honesty and perseverance.
Now, Evans Blue begins it's next chapter with “SPEAK.”
Dark, atmospheric and unflinchingly personal, “SPEAK” confronts the kind of grief that doesn't disappear with time. It changes you. The song captures the battle between everything screaming inside your head and the inability to let any of it escape, until silence itself becomes another weight to carry.
“‘SPEAK’ is about carrying loss until silence becomes its own kind of prison,” says vocalist Dan Chandler. “It’s the kind of grief that changes who you are forever. And as much as it hurt you or changed you, you won’t give up on yourself.”
That is where “SPEAK” ultimately finds its power.
“SPEAK” was written and performed by Evans Blue and produced by Chris Dawson and Evans Blue, with Dawson also handling the mix. The track was mastered by Mike Kaljian.
For bassist Joe Pitter, the process of creating the new music has also represented a personal reconnection with the creative force that brought Evans Blue together in the first place.
“Working on these songs has given back an appreciation for music and sharing in creativity that I didn't know I had lost. It feels like a step toward something that matters," says Joe Pitter.
This isn't about pretending the damage never happened or finding a clean ending to grief. It's about refusing to let the loss of someone else become the loss of yourself.
With “SPEAK,” Evans Blue isn't trying to recreate its past. The band is taking everything that built its identity, the weight, melody, vulnerability and honesty, and pushing it forward.
With the signing to Aphotic Records, Evans Blue is moving forward without abandoning what made the band matter to its audience in the first place. “SPEAK”carries the weight, melody, vulnerability and honesty that have defined Evans Bluewhile pushing those elements into a new era.
STREAM "Speak" HERE
Evans Blue:
Dan Chandler – Vocals
Joe Pitter – Bass
Parker Lauzon – Guitar
Vlad Tanaskovic – Guitar
ATAVISTIA Release Deluxe Edition Of 'Old Gods Awaken' Alongside Focus Track, "Beneath The Elder Stone"
ATAVISTIA delves further into folk-inspired realms with the release of the deluxe edition of Old Gods Awaken via Blood Blast Distribution. The melodic death metal force is currently on tour around Canada, supported by TROLLWAR on their remaining dates.
Founder Mattias Sippola comments on "Beneath The Elder Stone":
"'Beneath The Elder Stone' was originally going to be on the main release of Old Gods Awaken but unfortunately didn’t make the cut at the time. This track was written back in 2022 and went through drastic changes. Almost 100% rewritten.
However, it’s a blessing in disguise that we waited to release it on the Deluxe Edition because it sounds unrecognizably better than it did during the Old Gods Awaken release cycle."
On the release of the Deluxe Edition, Sippola adds: "Releases like this Deluxe Edition will become more common with our future albums, etc. We currently have 5 albums worth of upcoming music written + bonus material."
ATAVISTIA — CANADIAN TOUR 2026
Bringing Old Gods Awaken to the live stage, ATAVISTIA's Canadian tour begins on home soil at Vancouver’s Wise Hall on September 25, where ATAVISTIA will join Finnish folk metal veterans ENSIFERUM and Greek power metal heavyweights FIREWIND. From there, ATAVISTIA will head east through British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec.
BC technical melodic death metal outfit OMNIESIA will accompany ATAVISTIA for shows in Kamloops, Calgary and Edmonton, while Quebec folk/melodic death metal band TROLLWAR joins the tour beginning October 3 in Sarnia and remains on the bill through the October 11 finale in Montreal.
Purchase tickets here: https://www.atavistiaofficial.com/
Oct. 10 — Oshawa, ON — The Atria — with Trollwar
Oct. 11 — Montreal, QC — Piranha Bar — with Trollwar
Old Gods Awaken showcases ATAVISTIA’s most folk-inspired material to date. Featuring shorter, catchier, and more direct compositions, the record reflects the band’s evolving creative direction while staying rooted in their signature sound. Drawing influence from folk metal, black metal, and a wide spectrum of styles in between, the album captures the band’s commitment to following inspiration wherever it leads.
Known for their fluid approach to genre and songwriting, ATAVISTIA continues to push boundaries while maintaining the essence that defines them.
Old Gods Awaken was produced, mixed and mastered by Mattias Sippola. The album was recorded at Atavistic Studios by Mattias Sippola and Max Sepulveda. Cover artwork for the release was created by Costin Chioreanu.
ATAVISTIA Lineup:
Mattias Sippola - Guitar, Vocals, Composition, Production
Max Sepulveda - Drums, Engineering
Elia Baghbaniyan - Guitar
Spencer Budworth - Bass, Vocals