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🩸 Outer Darkness Records Unleashes “Inquisition Vol. II: The Scorn” — A Brutal Celebration of Industrial Unity 💀

Industrial chaos. Sonic rebirth. Collective fury.
Outer Darkness Records returns to the void with “Inquisition Vol. II: The Scorn,” the latest chapter in its searing compilation series—dropping April 4th, 2025.

Following the scorched-earth reception of Vol. I in 2024, “The Scorn” digs deeper into the raw circuitry of industrial, dark pop, and synth-laced aggression. This isn’t just a collection—this is a declaration of allegiance to the underground. Every track bleeds with intent, each artist pushing genre boundaries and blurring the edges between beauty and brutality.

“With the second volume of our annual compilation series, ODR is continuing to focus on bringing fresh voices to the dark music scene while fostering a community of creatives and forward-thinking individuals. This time around we’re expanding our roster to include Asphodel Ivory and Fatigue, while also bringing new tracks from some familiar faces.”
Patrick Brooks, Outer Darkness Records

Founded in 2022, Outer Darkness Records is more than a label—it’s a movement. A collective of visionaries fusing dystopian aesthetics with genre-defying sound, ODR remains devoted to ushering in the next generation of industrial destruction.

⚙️ TRACKLIST – “Inquisition Vol. II: The Scorn”

  • Hexen ProzessTears of the Guillotine
  • pixelgrinderLouder than Death
  • Dilemma21 Grams
  • ANGER 奰 feat. pixelgrinderLate Model Collapse
  • FatigueAgonizing Over the Filth
  • Arcane StrainShe’s got Scissors
  • 9th CircleSilence
  • Antidote for AnnieNo Takebacks (Finality Mix)
  • Asphodel IvoryUpgrade (Ground to Dust Remix)
  • Midi Nation, DilemmaIndustrialize
  • Null AeonDemon on the Dance Floor
  • Ground to DustScalpel (Mechavian木鸢 Remix)
  • Hexen Prozess, DilemmaRitual/Sacrifice
  • Dream Feeder feat. pixelgrinderSometimes it Just Fits

💀 New faces. Familiar demons. All united in the sonic shadows.
“Inquisition Vol. II: The Scorn” drops everywhere April 4, 2025. Open your ears. Join the order. The inquisition continues.


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⚙️ pixelgrinder Electrifies with Cybernetic Industrial Anthem “Advanced Bionics” 💥

💀 From Silence to Surge: pixelgrinder’s new single “Advanced Bionics” isn’t just industrial techno—it’s a resurrection.

Crafted from the ashes of deafness and rebuilt with the fire of machinery, “Advanced Bionics (pixelgrinder Theme)” is a raw, explosive soundtrack of rebirth. After enduring the isolating silence of hearing loss, pixelgrinder underwent a life-altering cochlear implant procedure—one that didn’t just restore his hearing, but reprogrammed his perception of sound itself. What emerged? A bionic mind, hellbent on sonic warfare.

“Advanced Bionics” slams open with thunderous precision—no soft intro, no easing in. It’s an all-out assault: pounding beats, metallic textures, and frenetic pulses collide in a dystopian symphony of power. The production is both visceral and cerebral, designed to make your bones vibrate and your mind spiral.

At its core lies a spoken-word monologue—intimate, defiant, and riddled with subliminal undercurrents. This isn’t just music; it’s memory reconfigured. The track functions like a digital diary, exposing pixelgrinder’s journey from muted existence to cybernetic resurrection.

The message is clear: you cannot silence the future.
This track screams for anyone who’s ever been ignored, underestimated, or shut out. “Advanced Bionics” is a manifesto—one forged in pain, rebuilt in code, and unleashed in rhythm.

💿 Out now on all major platforms—enter the machine, and feel the shift.


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SINthetik Messiah: Glitching the System with Industrial Code and Audio Assault

In the shadows of genre and expectation, SINthetik Messiah emerges like a signal from a corrupted frequency—an industrial renegade with a sound that defies boundaries. Bug Gigabyte, the mind behind the machine, doesn’t just make music—he sculpts high-definition noise into immersive sonic experiences. Describing the project is like trying to map a fever dream. It’s equal parts distorted beauty, emotional vulnerability, and cybernetic grit. Whether you find yourself spiraling through one of his ambient soundscapes or caught in the chaos of a drum & bass break, there’s a feeling that every track is alive—shifting, evolving, and never quite the same.

This sonic shapeshifter doesn’t organize his music by time, but by vibe. On his Bandcamp, styles flow like waves—from the latest release downward into a crescendo of genres. Each body of work builds on the last, like levels in a dystopian tower constructed from metal, emotion, and memory.

Raised on a musical diet of Nine Inch Nails, The Prodigy, and the smoky, compressed soul of Portishead, Bug’s early tastes paved a road into the depths of industrial and electronic experimentation. His journey began in middle school band class, with a trumpet in hand, and was further fueled by the underground rave scene where he cut his teeth at fifteen. Music wasn’t a sudden revelation—it was a slow burn into obsession.

Emotion fuels everything. His songs are stormy vessels, translating invisible feelings into tangible frequencies. Every track starts with a purpose—guided by BPMs drawn from DJ culture, then layered with mood, rhythm, and vision. After crafting the skeleton of a song, he always steps back, recharges, then returns to inject life into the sound. This meticulous process is the reason there are multiple albums—and even a book—on the horizon.

Distortion is the heartbeat of SINthetik Messiah. Whether subtle or savage, every track is soaked in it. Gear doesn’t define the project—creativity does. Bug has used everything from professional DAWs to Nintendo DS consoles. One standout release, Revelations of the Nintendo Generation, was crafted entirely with a DS and stands as a badge of fearless ingenuity. His production philosophy? “Any machine can make industrial music if you smash it hard enough.”

Film, television, and video games feed his imagination. Sci-fi, cyberpunk, horror—all of it bleeds into the thematic DNA of his sound. It’s not just music—it’s a world unto itself. The Vatican might be a spacefaring empire in his conceptual universe, but that’s just the surface. His critique of religion is nuanced, never gimmicky. He rejects the tired goth tropes of shock-value imagery and instead focuses on authentic storytelling through music and visual art.

Live shows are as unpredictable as the man himself. His sets shift depending on the venue and lineup—metal shows get guitar-heavy chaos, while electronic crowds get dancefloor-ready beats. No two performances are the same. And if he doesn’t play your favorite song? That’s okay. Catch him next time. He promises it’ll be different.

What keeps him going isn’t accolades or praise from childhood idols—it’s the real, raw messages from fans who say his music made them feel seen, heard, healed. That impact means more than anything else. “Sad boy vibes” aside, Bug’s sense of humor and humility keep his connection to fans deeply grounded.

He’s collaborated across the scene, from remix artists to professional engineers who elevate his mixes into sonic clarity. These collaborations are creative therapy, and they offer brief escapes from long-term projects. Right now, two new albums are in progress: one instrumental, blending industrial with trip-hop, and another slower, vocal-driven work steeped in old-school electro. He’s even attaching a book to one of them. Grammy dreams? Absolutely. One track is already headed for submission, and 2025 might just be the year the world takes notice.

As for the future, touring internationally is the dream. Once the world settles down, SINthetik Messiah plans to take his universe global—two tours per year across continents, bringing his growing discography to life onstage.

Until then, he remains in the lab—creating, distorting, and waiting for the next wave of noise to rise.

Deep Dive into the Universe of SINthetik Messiah

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🔥 CIRCUIT PREACHER & CZARINA Conjure Majestic Darkness on New Single “Fall Damage” 💀

Step into a realm where apocalyptic sermons and celestial incantations collide—“Fall Damage” is here. Out now via darkTunes Music Group, this hypnotic collaboration unites CIRCUIT PREACHER, enigmatic leader of the Church of the Final Days, and CZARINA, the mystical High Priestess of the Coast of Death, for a spellbinding dive into gothic elegance and cinematic intensity.

🖤 Listen + Watch “Fall Damage” now:
Stream + Music Video

With CZARINA’s haunting, ethereal vocals weaving through CIRCUIT PREACHER’s fiery proclamations of inner strength, “Fall Damage” creates a soundscape that is as emotionally transcendent as it is sonically immense. Orchestral darkwave, gothic synths, and brooding industrial rhythms merge into a track that feels like the soundtrack to a dream collapsing into starlight.

“Fall Damage” isn’t just a song—it’s a portal.
💫 A sweeping score for shadow travelers.
🕯️ A love letter to resilience in the face of chaos.

📽️ Directed by The Kitsunés
🎥 Galicia, Spain Cinematography by @deadlykawaii
🎥 Virginia, USA Cinematography by @electronicbodymemes

💎 Rarely do two singular forces align this perfectly—“Fall Damage” is the glorious result of such a union. A must-listen for fans of gothic electro, ethereal industrial, and dark cinematic soundscapes.


🎧 Deep Dive into the Universe of Circuit Preacher & Czarina:
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🔥 VOWWS Ignite New Era With Seductive Single “Hurt You” + European Tour with Jerry Cantrell Announced 💀

Out now via Out Of Line Music, rising Australian darkwave duo VOWWS return with the haunting new single “Hurt You” — a brooding, sensual exploration of love, memory, and longing. Following the success of their hard-hitting track “Blood’s On Fire” featuring Josh Freese of Foo Fighters, “Hurt You” brings a more intimate, melancholic energy while maintaining their signature cinematic edge.

“This is probably as close as we’ll get to an actual love song,” VOWWS explain. “But it’s more like a memory of love. A rose-tinted longing… Sometimes these memories change and become their own entity, like an old, flickering movie of the past. That feeling is what the song represents to us.”

🖤 Stream + Watch “Hurt You” now:
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Known for their fearless fusion of industrial, electronica, and alt-rock, VOWWS (Rizz + Matt James) have already captured the attention of legends like Deftones, Gary Numan, Korn, A Perfect Circle, and Billy Corgan. With their upcoming 2025 album, the duo have sharpened their vision further — collaborating with Billy Howerdel (A Perfect Circle) to bring their sonic storytelling to life.

Beyond music, VOWWS have also made waves in the fashion world, working with Commes des Garçons, Givenchy, Alyx, and Byredo for live performances and brand compositions, reflecting their multi-dimensional artistic impact.

🔥 Catch VOWWS Live — Headline Shows + Supporting Jerry Cantrell (Alice In Chains):

May

  • 31 – Padua, IT – Hall (w/ Jerry Cantrell)

June

  • 1 – Milan, IT – Magazzini Generali (w/ Jerry Cantrell)
  • 2 – Munich, DE – Kranhalle (headline)
  • 4 – Bochum, DE – Rockpalast (headline)
  • 6 – Berlin, DE – Columbia Theater (w/ Jerry Cantrell)
  • 7 – Rock Im Park, DE
  • 8 – Rock Am Ring, DE
  • 10 – Zagreb, HR – Culture Factory (w/ Jerry Cantrell)
  • 11 – Rock For People, CZ
  • 12 – Nova Rock Festival, AT
  • 15 – Download Festival, UK
  • 17 – London, UK – O2 Forum Kentish Town (w/ Jerry Cantrell)
  • 18 – Portsmouth, UK – Kola (headline)
  • 20 – Hellfest, FR
  • 21 – Graspop Metal Meeting, BE
  • 23 – Nijmegen, NL – Merleyn (headline)
  • 24 – Paris, FR – Machine du Moulin Rouge (w/ Jerry Cantrell)
  • 26 – Resurrection Festival, ES

🎵 Deep Dive into the Universe of VOWWS:
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💀 DEATH COMES TO ALL 💀 OUT NOW🔥 GATES TO HELL Unleash ‘Death Comes To All’ Album + Drop Cinematic Horror-Inspired Video for “21 Sacraments” 💀

Louisville’s harbingers of brutality, GATES TO HELL, have arrived with their long-awaited full-length release, Death Comes To All — a ferocious and unrelenting slab of molten death metalcore now unleashed upon the world via Nuclear Blast Records. 💀🔥

To mark the occasion, the band has also dropped a stunningly aggressive video for the fan-favorite “21 Sacraments,” inspired by the twisted lore of the Silent Hill game series. Directed and edited by Errick Easterday, the clip drips with horror aesthetics and iconic visuals that elevate the song’s sheer intensity. 💀📺

💬 The band shares:
“We are beyond stoked for Death Comes To All to finally be in your hands. We put everything into this record, and working with Randy LeBoeuf brought our sound to new depths. Huge thanks to Nuclear Blast and all the maniacs who’ve been streaming and pre-ordering. Now it’s time to hit the stage and raise hell.”

🎧 Order/Stream Death Comes To All
📹 Watch “21 Sacraments” Official Music Video 💀


💀 GATES TO HELL – LIVE ONSLAUGHT 2025 💀

🔥 Album Release Show
03.22 | Louisville, KY @ Headliners Music Hall
w/ INTERNAL BLEEDING, ORTHODOX, HOLD MY OWN, GORED EMBRACE, xGAARGOYALEx

🩸 “It Can Always Get Worse 2025” Tour
w/ THE ACACIA STRAIN, FROZEN SOUL, SNUFF ON SIGHT

  • 05.02 | Amityville, NY
  • 05.03 | Asbury Park, NJ
  • 05.05 | Virginia Beach, VA
  • 05.06 | Greensboro, NC*
  • 05.07 | Charleston, SC
  • 05.10 | Bloomington, IL*
  • 05.11 | Springfield, MO
  • 05.12 | Little Rock, AR
  • 05.13 | Memphis, TN
  • 05.14 | Nashville, TN
  • 05.15 | Daytona Beach, FL
  • 05.16 | Chattanooga, TN*
  • 05.17 | St. Louis, MO*
  • 05.18 | Milwaukee, WI

(* = no Frozen Soul)

🎟️ Full Tour Info

🗓️ Festival Appearances:

  • 08.05 | Birmingham, AL @ Furnace Fest
  • 09.21 | Louisville, KY @ Louder Than Life

🔥 Death Comes To All – Tracklist:

  1. Rise Again
  2. A Summoning
  3. Weeping In Pain
  4. Next To Bleed
  5. 21 Sacraments 💀
  6. Sacrificial Deed
  7. Death Comes To All 💀
  8. Crazed Killer
  9. Locked Out
  10. Fused With The Soil

Recorded with Randy LeBoeuf, this record rips open the floodgates of sheer sonic annihilation. The art, created by WYRMWALK, visually channels the nightmarish dread echoed in every track.

🛒 Available on CD, multiple vinyl variants (purple swirl, light blue splatter, festival-exclusive splatters), and band merch:
Order Physical Formats + Merch 💿💀👕

GATES TO HELL is:
🎤 Ryan Storey – Vocals
🎸 Eli Hanson – Guitar
🎸 Seth Lewis – Guitar
🎸 Dustin Cantrell – Bass
🥁 Trey Garris – Drums


🎧 Stream GATES TO HELL:
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🔥 O.R.k. RELEASE ELECTRIFYING NEW ALBUM ‘FIREHOSE OF FALSEHOODS’ — OUT NOW 🔥

💀 FEATURING THE NEW SINGLE & MINI-VISUALIZER ‘SEVEN ARMS’ 💀
🎧 Available on Vinyl, CD, and Digital Formats

The wait is over. Today, boundary-pushing progressive rock collective O.R.k. unleash their highly anticipated fifth album, Firehose of Falsehoods, via Kscope — and it’s their boldest, most cathartic offering yet. 💥

With contributions from Alessandro Vagnoni and John Wesley, this is a record forged from global unrest, spiritual unrest, and pure musical chemistry — a sonic paradox that filters chaos through clarity.

“This record is a reflection of the world’s noise and distortion,” the band states.
“Yet it’s the most ‘O.R.k.’ we’ve ever been — a raw, unshakable testament to our brotherhood.”

🎵 NEW SINGLE: “SEVEN ARMS”

Alongside the album comes the emotional powerhouse ‘Seven Arms’, which bassist Colin Edwin describes as:

“Perhaps the most accessible and catchy tune on Firehose of Falsehoods. The title and lyrics are metaphorical — about relationships, the scars we carry, and the impossibility of making it work sometimes, even if you had seven arms. Above all, it should feel cathartic.”

🌀 Watch the ‘Seven Arms’ Mini-Visualiser
🎧 Stream / Order ‘Firehose of Falsehoods’ Now

💿 FIREHOSE OF FALSEHOODS – TRACKLIST

  1. Blast of Silence [04:13]
  2. Hello Mother [03:25]
  3. The Other Side [04:35]
  4. 16000 Days [04:18]
  5. PUTFP [05:31]
  6. Seven Arms [03:23]
  7. Beyond Reach [04:35]
  8. Mask Becomes The Face (feat. John Wesley) [05:56]
  9. Dive In [14:00] (Bonus Track – CD & Digital only)

🧠 ABOUT THE ALBUM

Firehose of Falsehoods continues the evolving journey O.R.k. began with 2015’s Inflamed Rides, and carried through Soul Of An Octopus (2017), Ramagehead (2019), and Screamnasium (2022). This new chapter is a fearless dive into themes of propaganda, disillusionment, and the elusive nature of truth.

Frontman Lorenzo Esposito Fornasari (LEF) explains:

“We live in a world where it’s increasingly difficult to know the truth. So we chose a title that references the overwhelming blast of misinformation, in contrast to the honesty we strive for in our music.”

💥 The album cover — created by Marvel/DC legend Denis Rodier — adds to the mystery. Tentacles reach through static and confusion. Are they dragging us down into distortion, or tearing down the towers of lies?

🔥 FORMAT OPTIONS:

Available now on:

  • 💚 Coke-Bottle Green Vinyl LP
  • Classic Black Vinyl LP
  • 💿 CD Edition (with bonus track)
  • 🌐 All Digital Platforms

🎧 Order Firehose of Falsehoods Now

🧬 O.R.k. ARE:

  • Lorenzo Esposito Fornasari (LEF) – Lead Vocals
  • Pat Mastelotto – Drums
  • Colin Edwin – Bass
  • Carmelo Pipitone – Guitars

🕸️ DEEP DIVE INTO THE UNIVERSE OF O.R.k.:

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💀 CABAL UNLEASH NEW ALBUM ‘EVERYTHING ROTS’ 💀

Copenhagen’s brutal heavyweights CABAL have just dropped their devastating new full-length album, Everything Rots, and it’s a vicious sonic purge of deathcore, industrial, and total annihilation. 💀💀💀

Led by the bone-crushing new video for ‘Snake Tongues’, this release carves out a new chapter in CABAL’s reign of chaos. Following their globally acclaimed run of destruction, the band will hit the road this spring on the “Back From Hell” Tour supporting CALIBAN. Full tour dates below. 🔥

🗣 Vocalist Andreas Bjulver states:

“We are beyond excited to finally share Everything Rots with the world. This album is the culmination of years of blood, sweat, and rage. All good things end, everyone dies, and… Everything Rots. 💀🩸”

🎧 Stream / Order ‘Everything Rots’
📺 Watch ‘Snake Tongues’ Official Video

💿 EVERYTHING ROTS — TRACKLISTING:

  1. Become Nothing
  2. Redemption Denied
  3. Everything Rots
  4. No Peace (ft. Jamie of VISCERA)
  5. Hell Hounds
  6. Still Cursed (ft. Aaron of TEN56)
  7. Unveiled (ft. Matthi of NASTY)
  8. Forever Marked
  9. End Times
  10. Snake Tongues
  11. Stuck (ft. Joel of AVIANA)
  12. Beneath Blackend Skies (ft. Alan of DISTANT)

💀 BACK FROM HELL TOUR 2025 💀

27.04.25 – Karlsruhe, DE – Substage
28.04.25 – Berlin, DE – Metropol
29.04.25 – Hamburg, DE – Gruenspan
30.04.25 – Oslo, NO – Parkteatret
02.05.25 – Helsinki, FI – Ääniwalli
04.05.25 – Stockholm, SE – Kollektivet Livet
05.05.25 – Copenhagen, DK – Pumpehuset
06.05.25 – Eindhoven, NL – Dynamo
08.05.25 – Bristol, UK – The Fleece
09.05.25 – Birmingham, UK – Asylum
10.05.25 – London, UK – The Dome
12.05.25 – Zürich, CH – Komplex 457
13.05.25 – Munich, DE – Backstage
14.05.25 – Vienna, AT – Flex
15.05.25 – Budapest, HU – Dürer Kert
16.05.25 – Krakow, PL – Kwadrat
17.05.25 – Leipzig, DE – Conne Island
18.05.25 – Köln, DE – Essigfabrik

🕯️ ABOUT CABAL 🕯️

CABAL are a sonic plague from Denmark—uncompromising, unrelenting, and unfathomably heavy. Since their 2018 debut, they’ve decimated stages across the globe with their crushing fusion of deathcore, metalcore, industrial noise, and pitch-black atmospheres.

Everything Rots is CABAL’s most punishing, personal, and visceral record to date. Rife with bleak themes—depression, betrayal, trauma, and decay—it’s a mirror to a crumbling world. The band channels real-life experiences into each track with gut-wrenching authenticity and devastating force. 💀

Featuring guest appearances by members of DISTANT, NASTY, TEN56, VISCERA, and AVIANA, this album is a dark hymn for the broken and the cursed.

CABAL is:
🩸 Andreas Bjulver – Vocals
🩸 Arlie Johnsson – Guitars
🩸 Malthe Strøyer Sørensen – Bass
🩸 Nikolaj Kaae Kirk – Drums


🕸️ DEEP DIVE INTO THE UNIVERSE OF CABAL:

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🌌 Steve Roach Releases Transcendent New Album The Reverent Sky via Projekt Records 🌌

Projekt Records proudly unveils the latest masterwork from ambient pioneer Steve RoachThe Reverent Sky, out now as a name-your-price digital download, with CD and limited-edition vinyl (300 copies worldwide) also available. 💿✨

A true architect of atmosphere, Roach channels the ever-shifting skies above as a metaphor for inner journeys and expansive awareness. Across four immersive longform compositions, he weaves lush ambient layers, spectral harmonics, and mantra-like rhythms that drift and rise like clouds in slow-motion. ☁️🎶

This deeply meditative soundscape is a sonic portal to transformation — an invitation to dissolve into timeless space, guided by Roach’s signature blend of analog warmth and emotional depth.

🌀 Download or Pre-Order Now:
The Reverent Sky – Bandcamp (Name-Your-Price)

🎧 Listening Party:
Join Steve and fans for a live chat and immersive playback on
Sunday, March 23rd at 11AM Pacific
Listening Party Info

🎹 Live at Big Ears Festival – Knoxville, TN
March 27 & 29 – Two headlining ambient performances at Church Street United Methodist Church
Festival Info & Tickets

🌍 Order Physical Editions:
Europe (Deejaydead)
UK (Little Universe Music)

Deep Dive into the Universe of Steve Roach:
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🖤 Metamorph (Margot Day) Unleashes New Single “Crown of Shattered Glass” via Distortion Productions 🖤

Darkwave siren Margot Day, the mystical force behind Metamorph, returns with her latest haunting release, “Crown of Shattered Glass,” out now via Distortion Productions. 💀✨

Wielding her signature blend of ethereal vocals, shadow-drenched synths, and mystical storytelling, “Crown of Shattered Glass” is a spellbinding descent into heartbreak, power, and rebirth. With poetic lyrics and hypnotic textures, the track glistens like broken crystal—fragile, beautiful, and dangerous. 🌒🕯️

Margot Day continues to blur the lines between dream pop, dark cabaret, and goth-infused electronica. This release is a stunning testament to her evolution as an artist and oracle of the underground. Whether you’re a longtime fan or stepping into Metamorph’s realm for the first time, “Crown of Shattered Glass” will cast its spell on you. 🌹

🎧 Listen Now:
Bandcamp – Crown of Shattered Glass

Deep Dive into the Universe of Metamorph:
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🔥 Izzy Reign Unleashes Self-Titled Debut Album – Izzy Reign Out Now! 🔥

Rising like a storm in the world of hard rock and alternative metal, Izzy Reign has officially dropped her explosive self-titled debut album, Izzy Reign — a raw and unapologetic showcase of her powerful vocals, gritty guitar work, and fearless attitude. 💥⚡

Packed with high-octane riffs, dark melodies, and deeply personal lyrics, Izzy Reign cements her as a commanding new force in the heavy music scene. Each track pulses with energy and defiance, capturing the essence of rebellion and resilience. 🎤🎸

From blistering anthems to emotionally charged ballads, this album is a bold statement from an artist who refuses to be ignored. If you’re a fan of acts like Halestorm, In This Moment, or early Evanescence — you’re going to want to dive into this record immediately. 💀

🎧 Listen / Support Now:
Izzy Reign on Bandcamp
Izzy Reign on Spotify

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💀 Voix in the Dark x Maduro Conjure Electroclash Spirits on New EP Void of Love 💀

Re:Mission Entertainment has just unleashed a pulse-pounding new release: Void of Love, the darkly seductive two-track EP from Voix in the Dark and Maduro. 💔🕯️

Philadelphia-based dark synth conjurer Voix in the Dark (DeShawn Timothy) teams up with veteran sonic alchemist Maduro (Dave Buracker) to resurrect the icy allure of early 2000s electroclash and inject it with modern darkwave urgency. Together, they summon ghosts from dancefloors long lost — channeling the minimalist danger of Miss Kittin & The Hacker while weaving in current dark electro and synth pop textures.

💿 Mastered by Adam Stilson (Patriarchy, Pixel Grip, Hide, Ritual Howls), Void of Love is a compact but cutting statement — stark, stylish, and emotionally raw. Whether you’re brooding under red lights or getting lost in late-night neon, this EP delivers synth-drenched sorrow for the romantically ruined.

🖤 Listen / Support: Void of Love on Bandcamp

Deep Dive into the Universe of Voix in the Dark x Maduro:
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💀 PSYCLON NINE UNLEASHES APOCALYPTIC NEW ALBUM AND THEN OBLIVION 💀

The wait is over. San Francisco’s industrial shock unit Psyclon Nine has just dropped their devastating new full-length And Then Oblivion, available now via Metropolis Records. 🔥

A relentless plunge into the void, And Then Oblivion is a sonic descent into chaos — fusing elements of industrial metal, deathcore, ambient, and blackened electronics. Spearheaded by the ever-visionary Nero Bellum, the album is both harrowing and cinematic, packed with unrelenting aggression, tortured beauty, and spiritual decay. 💀

Featuring the blistering singles “Devil’s Work” and “I Choose Violence”, this album marks Psyclon Nine’s most ambitious and unfiltered release to date. It’s a sermon for the damned, crafted in blood, fury, and divine despair.

🎧 Listen, stream, and order And Then Oblivion:
Bandcamp
Spotify
Metropolis Records

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💀 GHOST TWIN ANNOUNCE ‘INDUSTRIAL SYMPHONY NO. 1’ VIA ARTOFFACT RECORDS 💀

Canadian dark electronic duo Ghost Twin have officially unveiled their next sonic ritual — the upcoming release of Industrial Symphony No. 1, announced today by Artoffact Records. 🖤

Equal parts haunting and hypnotic, Industrial Symphony No. 1 promises to be an atmospheric descent into dream logic and distortion, melding elements of synthpop, industrial, post-punk, and cinematic electronica. Known for their striking visuals and emotionally immersive sound, Ghost Twin are returning with a release that blurs the line between music, theatre, and dark surrealism.

🎧 Get ready to experience the shadows — pre-order and explore the world of Industrial Symphony No. 1 now via:
Artoffact Records
Bandcamp

Deep Dive into the Universe of Ghost Twin:
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💀 SOLO ANSAMBLIS UNVEIL MESMERIZING NEW ALBUM ‘SCENOS’ VIA ARTOFFACT RECORDS 💀

Lithuanian post-punk/electronic shapeshifters Solo Ansamblis have just unleashed their brand new full-length Scenos through the ever-adventurous Artoffact Records — and it’s a brooding, genre-bending triumph you don’t want to miss. 🔥

Fusing coldwave, techno, and darkwave aesthetics with poetic Lithuanian lyricism, Scenos (“Stages” in English) is a moody, propulsive journey through the shadows of modern existence, complete with pounding synths, icy atmospheres, and cinematic pulses. It’s introspective, urgent, and undeniably danceable — a perfect soundtrack for fog-filled nights and existential reflection.

🎧 Stream or order Scenos now:
Bandcamp
Spotify

Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering the band’s unique sonic world, Scenos is a bold step forward that captures the intensity and emotion of life on the edge — from the stage, the screen, and the soul.

Deep Dive into the Universe of Solo Ansamblis:
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💀 PETER MURPHY DROPS OTHERWORLDLY NEW SINGLE “THE ARTROOM WONDER” AHEAD OF LONG-AWAITED ALBUM ‘SILVER SHADE’ 💀

🖤 Out now via Metropolis Records 🖤
🕯️ Stream | Bandcamp | YouTube Audio

📀 Featured on upcoming album
SILVER SHADE
Out May 9th, 2025
Available on 2xLP (color variants), CD, and digital
🎧 Pre-order on Bandcamp

The Godfather of post-punk and goth, Peter Murphy returns with “The Artroom Wonder” 💀 — a poetic, haunting new single pulled from the depths of memory and myth. The track is the latest taste of his forthcoming 10th studio album, Silver Shade, arriving this spring via Metropolis Records.

Following 2024’s dreamy duet with Boy George, “Let The Flowers Grow,” and February’s shimmering synth-funk single “Swoon,” “The Artroom Wonder” takes fans even deeper into Murphy’s sonic labyrinth. 💀

Murphy reflects:

“This is an echo from my 4th year at senior school. Daniel Ash [former Bauhaus bandmate] and I are listening to the mysterious 6th year cool intelligentsia that have gathered in the artroom… the music coming from it is intriguing. We discover the song is [David Bowie’s] ‘The Bewlay Brothers’… mystical and sensual, with the singer’s voice as seductive as anyone I’d ever heard.”

He continues, “My song tells this story in a surreal and oblique fashion. There’s a lowdown that transitions into a vision of the perfected human being, the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and closes with a celebration of self-awareness and advancement.”

🔥 With a guest appearance from Justin Chancellor of Tool on bass, The Artroom Wonder is one of many layered collaborations featured on Silver Shade — an album produced by the legendary Youth (Killing Joke, Pink Floyd, The Verve), marking the long-awaited follow-up to Murphy’s 2014 opus Lion.

“This new album,” Murphy affirms, “is as powerful as any of my work to date.” 🖤

🎥 Watch the official video for “The Artroom Wonder” here:
YouTube

💿 SILVER SHADE Tracklisting:

  1. Swoon
  2. Hot Roy
  3. Sherpa
  4. Silver Shade
  5. The Artroom Wonder
  6. Meaning Of My Life
  7. Xavier New Boy
  8. Cochita Is Lame
  9. Soothsayer
  10. Time Waits
  11. Sailmaker’s Charm
  12. Let The Flowers Grow (feat. Boy George) 💐

🦇 About Peter Murphy
A true architect of post-punk mystique, Murphy’s solo career began in 1986 and includes a sprawling catalog of landmark tracks like “Cuts You Up”, “A Strange Kind of Love”, and “I’ll Fall With Your Knife.” Before that, he defined a genre as frontman of Bauhaus, unleashing iconic gothic anthems like “Bela Lugosi’s Dead,” “Dark Entries,” and “She’s In Parties.” 💀

With Silver Shade, Murphy invites listeners once again into the sacred space where poetry, memory, and the surreal collide.

Deep Dive into the Universe of Peter Murphy:
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🖤 TANGERINECAT UNLEASHES DARK ANTHEM “MARCH OF MOURN” 🖤

🔥 Out Now on All Major Platforms 🔥

Experimental industrial duo TANGERINECAT has just dropped their haunting new single “March of Mourn”, a powerful and visceral track that marches through shadows with hypnotic energy and uncompromising intensity.

Known for their boundary-pushing sound and politically-charged performances, TANGERINECAT blends darkwave, industrial, noise, and folk instrumentation into something wholly their own—raw, emotional, and impossible to ignore.

🔗 Listen to “March of Mourn” Now

Prepare for a sonic experience that both grieves and galvanizes, challenging norms while setting fire to the silence.

🔥 Synthetik Messiah Interview Drops 03.23.25 – Industrial Mayhem Awaits! 💀

🗓 Mark your calendars! On March 23, 2025, Evol Radio LIVE cracks open the dark digital core of industrial music with a brand-new exclusive interview featuring the one and only SYNTHETIK MESSIAH – the boundary-smashing, noise-wielding sonic architect known for torching the lines between experimental electronic, industrial, and breakcore.

🎤 In this explosive and unfiltered sit-down, DJ Darkside dives into the twisted tech, glitchy influences, and apocalyptic vision behind Synthetik Messiah’s sound. From the underground Louisiana roots to international recognition, nothing is off limits in this intense conversation.

💣 Expect:

  • Behind-the-scenes insight on new tracks
  • Gear talk and production secrets
  • His take on the current industrial scene
  • Raw thoughts on staying independent and dangerous

🔊 Whether you’re a rivethead, cyberpunk, or noise addict, this is mandatory listening. Synthetik Messiah doesn’t hold back — and neither do we.

🕛 Premiering exclusively via EvolRadio.net and on all socials.


💀 Deep Dive into the Universe of Synthetik Messiah

🌐 Official Website
📷 Instagram
📘 Facebook
🐦 Twitter/X
🎶 Bandcamp
🎧 Spotify

BLACKBRIAR UNVEILS HAUNTING NEW SINGLE 🔥 ‘I BURIED US’ OUT NOW! 🔥

Dutch symphonic metal sorcerers BLACKBRIAR return with a powerful and evocative new single, ‘I BURIED US’, a mesmerizing blend of crushing guitar riffs, soaring orchestral elements, and raw, emotional vocals that dig deep into the tormented echoes of lost love.

🎧 Stream ‘I BURIED US’ Now: Listen Here
🎥 Watch the Official Video: Click to Watch

🎤 Vocalist Zora Cock on ‘I BURIED US’:

“‘I BURIED US’ captures the haunting aftermath of love laid to rest. In this song, I mentally dig a grave for a romance, but my imagination refuses to stay buried. I envision the two of us side by side, six feet under, a decayed heart still aching for their warmth. In my mind, we’re still dancing in the afterlife, twirling in the ‘what-ifs’ and ‘could-have-been.’”

This cinematic and deeply personal track is the latest glimpse into BLACKBRIAR’s dark and poetic universe, where gothic storytelling meets symphonic grandeur.

🌑 A DARK EUPHONY – OUT NOW! 🌑

BLACKBRIAR’s sophomore full-length album, A Dark Euphony, is a spellbinding masterpiece that showcases the band’s evolution into an unstoppable symphonic metal force.

🎧 Stream/Order ‘A Dark Euphony’: Listen Now

🔮 Tracklisting:

  1. An Unwelcome Guest
  2. Far Distant Land
  3. Spirit of Forgetfulness
  4. Bloody Footprints in the Snow
  5. The Evergreen and The Weeping Tree
  6. Cicada
  7. My Soul’s Demise
  8. We Make Mist
  9. Thumbelina
  10. Forever and a Day
  11. Crimson Faces

This album, released via Nuclear Blast Records, solidifies BLACKBRIAR as a formidable name in the gothic metal scene.


🖤 ABOUT BLACKBRIAR 🖤

BLACKBRIAR is a Dutch symphonic/gothic metal band renowned for their cinematic storytelling, enchanting melodies, and ethereal darkness. Since their formation in 2012, they have built a devoted international following, blending fairytale mysticism, haunting romance, and heavy symphonic metal.

Their breakthrough came in 2015 with ‘Until Eternity’, which amassed over 20 million YouTube views, propelling the band into the spotlight. They have since toured across Europe, sharing stages with EPICA, HALESTORM, IN THIS MOMENT, DELAIN, and MaYan, and gaining a reputation for breathtaking live performances.

BLACKBRIAR’s music weaves gothic fables, tragic romances, and eerie legends, creating a hauntingly immersive world that continues to captivate fans worldwide.

🔗 Deep Dive into the Universe of BLACKBRIAR:

🌐 Website
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🐦 X (Twitter)
🎥 YouTube
🎵 Spotify
💿 Bandcamp

ZWAREMACHINE UNLEASHES NEW SINGLE/REMIX EP & ANNOUNCES 2025 TOUR ⚙️🔥

🎶 ‘WAKING THE NIGHT’ SINGLE/REMIX EP OUT MARCH 28TH, 2025! 🎶

📅 Release Date: Friday, March 28th, 2025
📀 Independent / Self-Released

🔊 Listen & Download: ZWAREMACHINE BANDCAMP

ZWAREMACHINE is set to drop their electrifying new single and remix EP, Waking The Night, a departure from their signature industrial/EBM sound, featuring the final recorded drumming of Dein Offizier, who tragically passed away in August 2023.

The band was in the midst of writing and recording their upcoming third full-length album when Dein Offizier battled acute myeloid leukemia (AML). Despite this immense loss, ZWAREMACHINE honors his legacy with Waking The Night, a track that embodies both his presence and energy. Known for his booming Surdo drum, commanding stage presence, and infectious humor, Dein Offizier remains irreplaceable. This song is dedicated to his memory.

🎧 The digital Single/Remix EP includes remixes by:
⚡ Darker
⚡ StatiK SeKt
⚡ VV303
⚡ Planktoon

🚨 For a limited time, ‘Waking The Night’ will be available as a FREE download on Bandcamp!

📽️ ZWAREMACHINE – ‘WAKING THE NIGHT’ (Official Lyric Video)
🎥 Premiere: Thursday, March 27th, 2025
🕛 12 PM EDT / 11 AM CT / 17:00 CET
📍 Hosted by The Spill Magazine (Toronto, CA)

📺 Watch the Video Here: [Coming Soon]

⚙️ ZWAREMACHINE 2025 “THE MACHINE COMES ALIVE” TOUR DATES ⚙️

🎤 Tour Kickoff Show:
📍 March 28th – Roeselare, Belgium 🇧🇪

🔥 EUROPE & USA DATES:
📍 April 4th – Minneapolis, USA 🇺🇸
📍 September 19th – Charleroi, Belgium 🇧🇪
📍 September 20th – Tournai, Belgium 🇧🇪
📍 September 26th – Übach-Palenberg, Germany 🇩🇪
📍 September 27th – TBA
📍 October 3rd – Leeuwarden, Netherlands 🇳🇱
📍 October 4th – Kessel-Lo, Belgium 🇧🇪
📍 October 11th – Sioux Falls, USA 🇺🇸
📍 October 21st – Minneapolis, USA 🇺🇸
📍 October 24th – TBA
📍 October 25th – Chicago, USA 🇺🇸
📍 October 26th – TBA

🔜 MORE DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED!

🚀 The Heavy Machine Rolls On…

⚡ NEW MACH FOX COLLABORATION: DISTANT ALLIANCE – ‘FALSE HOPES’ OUT MARCH 7TH! ⚡

📅 Release Date: Friday, March 7th, 2025
📀 Independent / Self-Released

🎧 Listen & Download: MACH FOX BANDCAMP

A powerful new collaboration between Michael Warring (StatiK SeKt) and Mach Fox (Zwaremachine), False Hopes fuses dark electronics, industrial beats, and cybernetic atmospheres.

🚨 Available as a FREE download for a limited time!


🔗 Deep Dive into the Universe of ZWAREMACHINE & MACH FOX

🌐 ZWAREMACHINE Website & Bandcamp
🌐 MACH FOX Website & Bandcamp
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🐦 Twitter
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🔥 CYRNAI Returns with New Single ‘Calamity of Beauty’ + ‘Pandemonium Framework’ – Album Out April 4 🔥

Electronic music visionary CYRNAI (aka Carolyn Fok) has unveiled two mesmerizing tracks from her upcoming album ‘Calamity of Beauty’, set for release on April 4, 2025 via Memoir of Sound. These new singles showcase her ever-evolving sonic artistry, blending immersive neo-kosmische soundscapes with pulsating industrial techno.

🎧 Listen Now:
👉 Stream ‘Calamity of Beauty’ | Bandcamp | Video (CoB)
👉 Stream ‘Pandemonium Framework’ | Video (PF)

A Journey Through Sound: CYRNAI’s New Era

A longtime innovator in experimental electronics, CYRNAI has continuously defied genre boundaries, shaping the underground music landscape since the 1980s. ‘Calamity of Beauty’ offers a rich exploration of identity, transformation, and emotional complexity, encapsulating her unique approach to sound design.

The album’s title track, ‘Calamity of Beauty,’ is a deeply atmospheric composition that resonates with elements of early electronic pioneers such as Tangerine Dream and Klaus Schulze, while ‘Pandemonium Framework’ takes a more club-driven approach, reminiscent of her previous release ‘Echo Language’.

🔊 Pre-Order ‘Calamity of Beauty’ on Bandcamp: Click Here

A Legacy of Sonic Exploration

Having crafted sonic tapestries for over four decades, Carolyn Fok has built a diverse and groundbreaking catalog, spanning electronic, industrial, and experimental realms. She first made waves in the 1980s with CYRNAI, later working alongside legendary figures such as Morton Subotnick, Suzanne Ciani, and Drew McDowall.

In 2018, her influential early works were reissued as a deluxe vinyl box set ‘CYRNAI 1980-90’ by Dark Entries, introducing a new generation to her genre-defying sound. Now, with ‘Calamity of Beauty’, she continues her sonic evolution, integrating 360-degree spatial audio technology for an immersive listening experience.

🔮 Expect intricate layers of fragmented radio signals, spectral vocals, and enigmatic broadcasts woven into the album’s haunting narrative.

🎥 Watch CYRNAI Live in San Francisco (2024): Click Here

A Visual & Conceptual Masterpiece

The album cover presents an illuminated female statue, adorned with flowers in an attic, evoking a sense of rediscovery and reflection. This imagery raises intriguing questions:
💀 Is CYRNAI unearthing her younger artistic self, embracing her roots?
💡 Or is she bridging past and present, constructing an enigmatic dialogue between time and identity?

Whatever the interpretation, ‘Calamity of Beauty’ cements CYRNAI as one of electronic music’s most innovative voices.

About CYRNAI (Carolyn Fok)

🔹 Pioneering electronic musician & sound designer
🔹 Active since the 1980s, blending industrial, electronic, and avant-garde elements
🔹 Collaborated with Elliot Sharp, Tim Story, Joaquin Lievano, and Steve Bryson
🔹 Featured in Cherry Red’s ‘Third Noise Principle’ compilation of ’70s-’80s US underground electronic music
🔹 Extensive discography archived at Memoir of Sound

With over 100 albums worth of material, Fok’s legacy continues to expand, cementing her status as an icon of electronic experimentation.


💀 Deep Dive into the Universe of CYRNAI 💀
🌎 Official Website
🎵 Bandcamp
📺 YouTube
📷 Instagram
📘 Facebook

🔥 Metropolis Records Announces ‘Anemia’ by Mari Kattman – Listen Now! 💀🎶

Metropolis Records has officially unveiled ‘Anemia’, the latest release from Mari Kattman! Known for her haunting vocals and immersive electronic soundscapes, Kattman delivers a dark, atmospheric journey that blends industrial, trip-hop, and synth-driven melodies into a mesmerizing sonic experience.

💿 Listen to ‘Anemia’ now: Click Here

Stay tuned for more from Mari Kattman as she continues to push the boundaries of dark electronic music!

💀 Deep Dive into the Universe of Mari Kattman 💀
🌎 Official Website
📘 Facebook
📷 Instagram
🎵 Spotify
📺 YouTube

🔥 BATTLE BEAST UNLEASHES NEW LIVE SINGLE ‘WINGS OF LIGHT (LIVE IN HELSINKI 2023)’ + ANNOUNCES MASSIVE EUROPEAN TOUR 💀🎶

Finnish metal warriors BATTLE BEAST are back with an electrifying new live single, ‘Wings Of Light (Live In Helsinki 2023)’, recorded at their sold-out Helsinki Ice Hall show. Known for their high-energy performances, powerful vocals, and theatrical stage presence, this live rendition captures the band at their absolute best. The single is taken from their first-ever live album, ‘Circus Of Doom – Live In Helsinki 2023’, set to drop on April 11th, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records.

To make things even more exciting, BATTLE BEAST is gearing up for a massive European tour, kicking off on October 17th, 2025, in Hamburg, Germany, marking their biggest German headline show to date. Joining them on this epic run will be DOMINUM and MAJESTICA, promising a melodic metal spectacle that fans won’t want to miss.

💀 Bassist Eero Sipilä shares:
“‘Wings of Light’ was always a highlight to perform on the Circus of Doom tour, and this recording from Helsinki captures it perfectly. Crank it up and make sure your neighbors hear it too!”

🔥 Pre-Order ‘Circus Of Doom – Live In Helsinki 2023’:
👉 Click Here

🎥 Watch ‘Wings Of Light (Live In Helsinki 2023)’ Video:
👉 Click Here

🎧 Stream ‘Wings Of Light (Live In Helsinki 2023)’:
👉 Click Here

🔥 BATTLE BEAST EUROPEAN TOUR 2025 DATES

(With Special Guests: DOMINUM & MAJESTICA)

📅 October 2025
🔸 17 – Germany, Hamburg – Inselpark Arena
🔸 18 – Germany, Berlin – Huxleys Neue Welt
🔸 19 – Netherlands, Den Bosch – The Rock Circus
🔸 21 – England, Birmingham – O2 Institute
🔸 22 – England, Manchester – O2 Ritz
🔸 23 – England, Bristol – O2 Academy
🔸 24 – England, London – O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
🔸 25 – France, Paris – Elysee Montmartre
🔸 26 – France, Toulouse – Bikini Toulouse
🔸 28 – Spain, Madrid – Sala La Riviera
🔸 29 – Spain, Barcelona – Sala Apolo
🔸 30 – France, Lyon – Transbordeur
🔸 31 – Germany, Filderstadt – FILharmonie

📅 November 2025
🔸 01 – Germany, Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
🔸 02 – Belgium, Antwerp – Trix
🔸 04 – Germany, Hannover – Capitol
🔸 05 – Denmark, Roskilde – Gimle
🔸 06 – Sweden, Huskvarna – Folkets Park
🔸 07 – Sweden, Gothenburg – Trädgårn
🔸 08 – Sweden, Stockholm – Fryshuset Arenan
🔸 09 – Norway, Oslo – Rockefeller Music Hall

📅 November – December 2025
🔸 28 – Germany, Leipzig – Felsenkeller – Ballsaal
🔸 29 – Germany, Nuremberg – Löwensaal
🔸 30 – Austria, Vienna – Arena Wien
🔸 01 – Slovakia, Bratislava – Majestic Music Club
🔸 02 – Hungary, Budapest – Barba Negra Red Stage
🔸 03 – Slovenia, Ljubljana – Cvetlicarna d.o.o.
🔸 05 – Germany, Munich – TonHalle
🔸 06 – Switzerland, Pratteln – Z7 Konzertfabrik
🔸 07 – Italy, Trezzo sull’Adda – Live Club
🔸 09 – Switzerland, Lausanne – Metropole
🔸 10 – Germany, Saarbrücken – Garage
🔸 12 – Germany, Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle
🔸 13 – Czech Republic, Zlin – Sports Hall Datart
🔸 14 – Poland, Warsaw – Progresja

🎟️ Tickets Available Now:
👉 Get Yours Here

💀 ABOUT BATTLE BEAST 💀

With six studio albums, over 300 million streams, and four consecutive #1 records in Finland, BATTLE BEAST has become one of the most dominant forces in symphonic heavy metal. Their new live album, ‘Circus Of Doom – Live In Helsinki 2023’, will be released on April 11, 2025, as a limited-edition CD + Blu-ray Digipak and digital album.

💥 ‘Circus Of Doom – Live in Helsinki 2023’ includes:
🎶 117 minutes of pure live power
📸 24-page booklet featuring stunning concert photography
💿 Mixed by Janne Björkroth & mastered by Mika Jussila at Finnvox
🔥 15 high-energy tracks capturing the essence of BATTLE BEAST’s live experience

📸 Photo Credit: Jaakko Manninen

⚔️ BATTLE BEAST is:
🎤 Noora Louhimo – Vocals
🎸 Joona Björkroth – Guitars
🎸 Juuso Soinio – Guitars
🎹 Janne Björkroth – Keyboards
🎸 Eero Sipilä – Bass
🥁 Pyry Vikki – Drums


Deep Dive into the Universe of BATTLE BEAST

🌎 Official Website
📘 Facebook
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🎵 Spotify
📺 YouTube

MALEVOLENCE ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM ‘WHERE ONLY THE TRUTH IS SPOKEN’ & DROPS MONUMENTAL SINGLE ‘IF IT’S ALL THE SAME TO YOU’ 🔥🎸

Sheffield’s MALEVOLENCE has officially unveiled details for their highly anticipated new album, ‘Where Only The Truth Is Spoken,’ set for release on June 20th via MLVLTD in partnership with Nuclear Blast Records. This marks the band’s fourth studio album, elevating their signature heavy-hitting sound to new heights with Grammy Award-winning producer Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God, Gojira, Trivium) at the helm.

🚨 New Single + Video ‘If It’s All The Same To You’ Out Now! 🚨
Alongside the album announcement, MALEVOLENCE has dropped the video for their explosive new single, ‘If It’s All The Same To You’—a cinematic heist-style production featuring none other than acting legend Alan Ford (Snatch, Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels). The action-packed video follows the band as they execute an art heist and engage in an intense police chase—complete with hidden easter eggs hinting at what’s next for MALEVOLENCE.

🎧 Stream ‘If It’s All The Same To You’ 👉 HERE
📺 Watch the Official Music Video 👉 HERE

🔥 A Bold Statement from MALEVOLENCE 🔥

On the new album, the band states:
“‘Where Only The Truth Is Spoken’ is a level up in every sense—musically, lyrically, and visually. Recording in LA with Josh Wilbur was a fresh experience that pushed us to explore new creative heights. The production, songwriting, and visuals are the biggest we’ve ever done.”

“To everyone who supports what we do, thank you. We wouldn’t be here without you. This is just the beginning of something even greater.”

🔗 Pre-order ‘Where Only The Truth Is Spoken’ 👉 HERE

💿 ‘Where Only The Truth Is Spoken’ – Tracklist:

1️⃣ Blood To The Leech
2️⃣ Trenches
3️⃣ If It’s All The Same To You
4️⃣ Counterfeit
5️⃣ Salt The Wound
6️⃣ So Help Me God
7️⃣ Imperfect Picture
8️⃣ Heavens Shake
9️⃣ In Spite (ft. Randy Blythe)
🔟 Demonstration Of Pain
1️⃣1️⃣ With Dirt From My Grave


🎸 MALEVOLENCE On Tour – US & Australia! 🌍🔥

MALEVOLENCE is currently on tour in the U.S., supporting Counterparts, before heading to Australia for a massive run with Alpha Wolf.

📅 Upcoming Tour Dates:
🇺🇸 (Supporting Counterparts)
📍 March 19 – Madison, TN @ Eastside Bowl
📍 March 20 – Chicago, IL @ Concord
📍 March 21 – Lakewood, OH @ The Roxy
📍 March 22 – Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew’s Hall

🇦🇺 (Supporting Alpha Wolf)
📍 May 1 – Cairns, AU @ Edge Hill Tavern
📍 May 2 – Townsville, AU @ Otherwise Bar
📍 May 3 – Mackay, AU @ Seabreeze Hotel
📍 May 4 – Gladstone, AU @ Harvey Road Tavern
📍 May 8 – Sunshine Coast, AU @ The Station
📍 May 9 – Toowoomba, AU @ Powerhouse
📍 May 10 – Coffs Harbour, AU @ Hoey Moey
📍 May 11 – Gold Coast, AU @ Coolangatta Hotel
📍 May 14 – Tamworth, AU @ Blazes Showroom
📍 May 15 – Carinobah, AU @ Carinobah Hotel
📍 May 16 – Central Coast, AU @ Drifters Wharf
📍 May 17 – Wollongong, AU @ Waves
📍 May 18 – Canberra, AU @ The Basement
📍 May 20 – Perth, AU @ Lynotts Lounge
📍 May 23 – Warrnambool, AU @ The Whalers
📍 May 24 – Forth, AU @ Forth Pub
📍 May 25 – Hobart, AU @ Altar Bar
📍 May 29 – Geelong, AU @ Wool Exchange
📍 May 30 – Albury, AU @ Beer Deluxe
📍 May 31 – Castlemaine, AU @ Theatre Royal
📍 June 1 – Narre Warren, AU @ District 14

🎟️ Tickets Available Now! 👉 HERE


⚡ About MALEVOLENCE ⚡

Hailing from Sheffield, UK, MALEVOLENCE has carved a path in modern hardcore and metal with their crushing riffs, electrifying energy, and uncompromising work ethic. From the underground scene to festival main stages, the band has built a devoted fanbase, known for their explosive live performances and DIY mentality.

📀 New Album ‘Where Only The Truth Is Spoken’ was recorded at Dave Grohl’s legendary Studio 606 in California—tracked through the iconic Neve 8078 console that captured albums like Nirvana’s ‘Nevermind’, Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumours’, and Tom Petty’s ‘Wildflowers’.

With Grammy-winning producer Josh Wilbur behind the boards, this album pushes MALEVOLENCE to new creative heights—more brutal, urgent, and anthemic than ever before. Lyrically, it’s an unfiltered expression of honesty, loyalty, and integrity—themes the band has lived by since day one.

📸 Photo Credit: Ramsey Ramone

🤘 MALEVOLENCE IS:

🎤 Alex Taylor – Vocals
🎸 Konan Hall – Guitar / Vocals
🎸 Josh Baines – Guitar
🎸 Wilkie Robinson – Bass
🥁 Charlie Thorpe – Drums


🎶 Deep Dive into the Universe of MALEVOLENCE:

🔗 Official Website
🔗 Facebook
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🔗 YouTube
🔗 Spotify

DISEMBODIED TYRANT SIGNS WITH NUCLEAR BLAST & DROPS NEW SINGLE “8.6 BLACKOUT” 🔥💀

The extreme metal world just got even heavier—Missouri’s DISEMBODIED TYRANT has officially joined the Nuclear Blast Records roster! Known for their brutal fusion of blackened deathcore and symphonic metal, the rising four-piece has built a devoted global following, and their next chapter is about to begin.

🚨 New Single “8.6 BLACKOUT” Out Now! 🚨
As part of their signing announcement, DISEMBODIED TYRANT has unleashed their latest sonic assault, “8.6 BLACKOUT”, an unrelenting track filled with chaos and intensity. 🎶⚡

🎧 Stream “8.6 BLACKOUT” 👉 HERE
📺 Watch the Visualizer 👉 HERE

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🔥 A Monumental Signing for Nuclear Blast 🔥

Over the past few years, DISEMBODIED TYRANT has shattered expectations with a string of high-energy singles and an EP, performing at major events like New England Metal & Hardcore Festival and touring with Fleshgod Apocalypse & Shadow of Intent.

Blake Mullens (Guitar/Vocals) on the signing:
“It’s an honor to be joining the Nuclear Blast roster alongside some of my all-time favorite bands. Disembodied Tyrant has always been self-supported, so to now have an entire team backing us is a dream come true. I’m eager for what’s ahead!”

Tommy Jones (Nuclear Blast America, A&R) adds:
“I’ve never signed an artist before seeing them play live, but I knew Disembodied Tyrant was special. When I finally saw them perform at New England Metal & Hardcore Fest, I hugged Blake and said, ‘Thank you for confirming my decision.’ The world isn’t ready for this band, but you have no choice—it’s about to get disgusting!” 💀🔥

⚔️ North American Tour with Chelsea Grin, Shadow of Intent & Signs of the Swarm 🎶

DISEMBODIED TYRANT will hit the road this spring with Chelsea Grin, Shadow of Intent, and Signs of the Swarm for a brutal North American tour.

📅 Tour Dates:
📍 March 21 – Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post
📍 March 22 – San Diego, CA @ SOMA
📍 March 23 – Santa Ana, CA @ Observatory
📍 March 24 – Las Vegas, NV @ Area 15
📍 March 26 – Mesa, AZ @ The Nile Theater
📍 March 27 – Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
📍 March 28 – Lubbock, TX @ The Garden
📍 March 29 – Fort Worth, TX @ The Rail Club
📍 March 30 – Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
📍 April 1 – Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage
📍 April 2 – Charlotte, NC @ The Underground
📍 April 3 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Peabody’s
📍 April 4 – Richmond, VA @ Canal Club
📍 April 5 – Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
📍 April 6 – Millvale, PA @ Mr. Smalls
📍 April 8 – Montreal, QC @ Beanfield Theater
📍 April 9 – Toronto, ON @ Danforth Music Hall
📍 April 10 – Syracuse, NY @ The Song and Dance
📍 April 11 – Worcester, MA @ Palladium
📍 April 12 – New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
📍 April 13 – Philadelphia, PA @ Brooklyn Bowl
📍 April 15 – Detroit, MI @ Majestic Theater
📍 April 16 – Chicago, IL @ House of Blues
📍 April 18 – Denver, CO @ The Oriental Theater
📍 April 19 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot

🌑 About DISEMBODIED TYRANT 🌑

Merging symphonic grandeur with crushing deathcore, DISEMBODIED TYRANT creates an immersive cinematic metal experience. Their music explores apocalyptic themes, corruption, reckoning, and self-deification, delivering thunderous riffs, haunting melodies, and devastating breakdowns.

📸 Photo Credit: Chris Klumpp

🎸 Disembodied Tyrant is:
🔹 Blake Mullens – Guitar / Vocals
🔹 Dominic Petrocelli – Guitar / Backing Vocals
🔹 Lucas Koughan – Bass
🔹 Kevin Alexander – Drums

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HEADLESS Unveils New Single “Weightless” Ahead of Upcoming Album ‘Transitional Objects’

European progressive hard rock outfit HEADLESS has returned with their latest single, “Weightless,” available now on all streaming and download platforms. Fans can also watch the animated music video directed by Dime Stamenov (Sabaton, Uriah Heep, Saxon) HERE.

A Preview of ‘Transitional Objects’

“Weightless” serves as the first glimpse into HEADLESS’ forthcoming album, ‘Transitional Objects,’ set for release in late summer 2025. Mastered by Ted Jensen (Dream Theater, Metallica), the track encapsulates the band’s signature fusion of intricate guitar work, dynamic rhythms, and soaring melodic vocals.

Guitarist Walter Cianciusi describes the single as “a hyper-prog song” filled with complex rhythmic textures and a deeply personal lyrical theme:

“This single delivers a brand-new level of complexity. It’s a hyper-progressive song where the rhythm section creates an intricate tapestry at the limits of human performance. At the same time, the vocal melody remains smooth and uplifting, narrating the growing bond between a father and son.”

He further explains that the new album is:

“A no-frills heavy release featuring eight solid prog songs that mark the absolute peak of HEADLESS’ career. We achieved a level of chemistry and craftsmanship that will likely remain unparalleled in future releases.”

A Legacy of Excellence in Hard Rock and Progressive Metal

One of the defining elements of HEADLESS’ sound is the unmistakable voice of Göran Edman, the Swedish singer renowned for his work with Yngwie Malmsteen, John Norum, Vinnie Vincent, Madison, Swedish Erotica, Glory, Karmakanic, and many more.

Formed in 1996 by cousins Walter (guitars) and Enrico Cianciusi (drums), the band initially released ‘Future to Past’ (1996) and ‘Inside You’ (1998) before disbanding in 2000. Walter later revived the project in 2011 with a fresh lineup, incorporating elements of progressive metal, melodic rock, and AOR-style choruses.

The band’s comeback album ‘Growing Apart’ (2013) featured Queensrÿche’s Scott Rockenfield on drums, followed by ‘Melt the Ice Away’ (2016) (featuring Jim Matheos of Fates Warning). Their 2021 release, ‘Square One’, marked their debut with M-Theory Audio and introduced bassist Martin Helmantel (Elegy), further strengthening their sound.

Praised by Critics and Fans Alike

  • “The right combination of technique and melody.”Metal Hammer
  • “Fans will find catchy choruses, excellent melodies, and well-crafted songs—a fine piece of hard rock.”Metal Temple
  • “Flawless melodic hard rock.”PowerMetal.de

A Respected Live Act Across Europe

HEADLESS has shared the stage with Geoff Tate, Fates Warning, Queensrÿche, Tygers of Pan Tang, Angra, Skid Row, Bonfire, D.A.D., Candlemass, The Dead Daisies, and more.

Guitarist Walter Cianciusi is currently on tour with David Ellefson and has previously toured with Geoff Tate, even appearing on his ‘Sweet Oblivion’ album.

HEADLESS is:

  • Göran Edman – Vocals
  • Walter Cianciusi – Guitars
  • Martin Helmantel – Bass Guitar
  • Enrico Cianciusi – Drums

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Twisted Flesh Recordings Unveils Terrorbit’s New Single “Sunset Overdrive” – Out Now!

Twisted Flesh Recordings has just announced the release of “Sunset Overdrive”, the latest electrifying single from Terrorbit!

Bringing a surge of 80s-inspired synth energy, this track delivers a high-octane retro banger guaranteed to get listeners moving. Available now for just 0.5 euros, “Sunset Overdrive” is an instant addition to any retro-futuristic, synthwave, or cyberpunk playlist.

Terrorbit adds:
“If you’d like to support my music, feel free to send a few dollars – every bit goes directly into making more music!”

🔥 Listen now and immerse yourself in the neon-drenched soundscape of “Sunset Overdrive”! 🎛️✨

Izzy Reign: Defying Doubt, Embracing Chaos, and Building a Movement Through Music

Izzy Reign’s journey into music wasn’t born out of convention or industry expectations—it was a calling, a necessary act of self-expression that almost never happened. The first spark ignited when she saw Enter Shikari’s music video for “Sorry You’re Not a Winner,” a moment that set her on the path to forming a band and stepping onto a stage. But becoming the artist she is today? That came much later, through a different kind of battle—one fought in therapy rooms between 2023 and 2024. It was there she learned to strip away the fear, to embrace the discomfort of true creative freedom. No more molding herself to fit industry standards. No more second-guessing what she was “supposed” to do. She was finally able to create exactly what she needed to, no matter how different or unconventional it seemed.

Her influences are just as unexpected. While many would assume her sound is shaped solely by metal, her creative DNA includes Imogen Heap’s atmospheric innovation, the pulsing energy of Eiffel 65 and late ‘90s techno, and the bold genre-defying presence of Missy Elliott. They all left their mark, weaving together into the raw, emotionally charged music she now brings to life in metal.

Doubt has never been a stranger. It lingers in the background every day, whispering reasons to stop, to hesitate. But Izzy has learned to ignore it. “Do it anyway,” she tells herself. Life is temporary, and there’s no sense in holding back. The music industry didn’t erase her insecurities, but it did teach her to keep pushing forward, to grow both in her craft and within the ever-expanding community that now defines her.

Her latest work isn’t just about sound—it’s a message. A reminder that no one is alone. That mental health matters. That empathy is everything. Life’s struggles don’t have to mean the end, and it’s okay to not be okay. But finding a way to navigate those struggles, to seek help, is just as vital.

Staying true to her artistic vision means ignoring the idea of balance entirely. There is no calculated strategy to meet expectations or industry trends. Izzy writes from experience, crafting songs that reflect her own life in ways others can relate to. Connection is the only goal, the only expectation.

Collaboration is on the horizon, but so far, her journey has been a largely solo endeavor. That’s changing soon, and she’s ready to dive into creative partnerships that push boundaries even further. Signing with FiXT has already proven to be a turning point—not just for the opportunities it brings but for the community it offers. That, above all else, has been the most exciting part of the partnership.

When she’s not creating, Izzy finds solace in streaming on Twitch three times a week, connecting with fans in real time. She’s also a self-proclaimed nature addict, happiest when surrounded by trees, camping under the stars, or adding yet another plant to her already overgrown collection.

Despite her fearless stage presence, every performance is a battle against anxiety. The fear never fades. The nerves never go away. But that doesn’t stop her. She does it anyway. Forces herself onto the stage, into the moment—and once she’s there, she loves it.

The future is a blur of controlled chaos. There are no limits, no neat genre boxes. Fans can expect even more unexpected twists in her upcoming projects—more boundary-pushing, more unpredictability. Five years from now, she doesn’t just see a career. She sees a massive, thriving community. Not just fans, but people who uplift and inspire each other, who recognize their own worth. Music is just the vehicle. The mission is so much bigger.

As the industry shifts with the rise of AI and evolving technology, Izzy remains unfazed. Creativity has always thrived on tools, whether they’re instruments, production techniques, or even artificial intelligence. As long as the heart of music remains intact, innovation will never be a threat.

Beyond music, her ultimate goal is simple but profound: to make people feel seen. To remind them they are loved. And whether that’s through a song, a message, or simply existing as herself, she plans to do exactly that—for as long as she has breath.

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Till Lindemann Unleashes New Solo Single “Meine Welt” Ahead of 2025 Tour

Rammstein frontman Till Lindemann has released his latest solo single, “Meine Welt”, marking a bold and thought-provoking addition to his growing catalog of solo work. Initially launched digitally on December 20, 2024, the single has now been made available in physical formats as of March 14, 2025, through Out of Line Music.

“Meine Welt” (translated as My World) showcases Lindemann’s signature deep, commanding vocals paired with an intense, cinematic arrangement. The track dives into themes of personal identity, defiance, and resilience, reinforcing his reputation as one of the most expressive and provocative artists in modern German music.

A Sonic and Visual Statement

The single arrives alongside a visually striking music video that reflects Lindemann’s dark, avant-garde artistic vision. With haunting imagery and cryptic symbolism, the video echoes the song’s theme of constructing one’s own reality despite external pressures.

“Meine Welt” was composed by German musician Nicolas Ludwig and produced with a distinct fusion of industrial rock, orchestral elements, and electronic flourishes. Its release comes at a pivotal moment in Lindemann’s career, following a turbulent period of public scrutiny, which the song appears to confront head-on.

A Special Edition Release

Fans can now purchase “Meine Welt” in multiple physical formats, including:

  • Standard CD Single
  • Limited Edition Picture Minimax CD
  • 7-Inch Vinyl (Regular and Limited Edition Picture Vinyl)

These collectible versions highlight the track’s stark and confrontational aesthetic, with cover art featuring “Kill Till” spelled in Cyrillic, an apparent reference to past controversies.

A Remix from Avenged Sevenfold’s Zacky Vengeance

Adding a unique twist to the single, Lindemann enlisted Zacky Vengeance of Avenged Sevenfold to craft an exclusive remix of “Meine Welt,” injecting a fresh, aggressive dimension into the track. The collaboration merges Lindemann’s theatrical style with Vengeance’s hard-hitting guitar work, creating an electrifying reinterpretation.

The “Meine Welt” Tour: A Grand Spectacle Awaits

The release of “Meine Welt” sets the stage for Lindemann’s highly anticipated Meine Welt Tour 2025, kicking off on October 29, 2025, in Leipzig, Germany. The extensive tour will see Lindemann perform across multiple European cities, delivering his signature mix of industrial metal, theatrical storytelling, and boundary-pushing performances.

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With “Meine Welt”, Till Lindemann reaffirms his artistic independence and unapologetic vision, proving once again that his world—his music, his storytelling, and his raw, unfiltered emotions—belong solely to him.

🔥 Rivers of Nihil Drops Crushing New Single & Video “American Death” 🎶💀

Progressive death metal titans Rivers of Nihil have unleashed their latest single, “American Death,” a ferocious and hard-hitting track taken from their highly anticipated self-titled fifth full-length album, set to drop on May 30th via Metal Blade Records.

🎥 Watch the “American Death” video now: Click Here

🗣 Guitarist Brody Uttley shares:
“American Death” is a title we’ve had floating around since 2013. It was finally time to write a song with that name, and given the lyrics, it had to be a brutal, relentless track. This is definitely one of the heaviest songs on the album, and we can’t wait to perform it live!”

📀 Pre-order the new album “Rivers of Nihil” here: metalblade.com/riversofnihil

💿 Album Details & Formats:
The self-titled album will be available on CD, digital, and vinyl in multiple variants, including:
🔹 Bleach & Ammonia (Light Blue Smoke – US)
🔹 Adenochrome (Tiger’s Eye – US)
🔹 Stomach Acid (Blue / Yellow Smoke – US)
🔹 House of Light (Yellow / Green Marbled – US Tour Exclusive)
🔹 Radiant Light (Neon Yellow Marbled – EU)

🔥 Upcoming Tours:

EU/UK Headlining Tour w/ Cynic, Beyond Creation, Dååth
📆 March 12 – March 29, 2025
📍 Full list of dates & tickets: Click Here

North American Tour w/ Holy Fawn, Inter Arma, Glacial Tomb
📆 May 22 – June 22, 2025
📍 Full list of dates & tickets: Click Here

💀 About “Rivers of Nihil”
Sixteen years into their career, Rivers of Nihil is entering a new era with their self-titled album. Featuring the return of original vocalist Adam Biggs and the addition of guitarist Andy Thomas (ex-Black Crown Initiate), the album delivers ten crushing tracks that explore death from multiple perspectives.

With production from Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland at Atrium Audio, and guest contributions including Patrick Corona (alto sax), Stephan Lopez (banjo), and Grant McFarland (cello), Rivers of Nihil is an album that blends brutality, melody, and technical mastery like never before.

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🔥 “Los Angeles – From the Ashes” Charity Compilation Unites Global Industrial and Electronic Artists for Wildfire Relief 🎶❤️

COP International, in collaboration with Distortion Productions, Metropolis Records, Infacted Recordings, and Dependent Records, has released Los Angeles – From the Ashes, a massive 75-track charity compilation aimed at supporting victims of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. 🌎🔥

💥 All net proceeds from the compilation will be donated to the American Red Cross, offering crucial aid to those affected. This powerful collection features an all-star lineup from the industrial, electronic, and darkwave scenes, including Red Lorry Yellow Lorry, genCAB, The Cassandra Complex, Mesh, Klack, NØIR, Flesh Field, Icon of Coil, Deathline International, Chris Connelly, Stabbing Westward, Solar Flake, Principe Valiente, and Black Needle Noise, among many others.

Mastered by Rodney Orpheus of The Cassandra Complex, Los Angeles – From the Ashes is available exclusively on Bandcamp.

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🔗 Listen & Donate on Bandcamp

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