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ROB ZOMBIE DECLARES “ROCK & ROLL IS HERE TO STAY” WITH FEROCIOUS NEW SINGLE

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The third strike from The Great Satan arrives as Zombie announces a massive Summer 2026 co-headlining tour with Marilyn Manson.

Rob Zombie is back in full hellbilly mode with the release of “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller,” the third single from his upcoming album The Great Satan, due February 27, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. Thick, swaggering, and unapologetically loud, the track is a boot-stomping manifesto—Zombie at his most primal and defiant.

💀 A Fist-Pumping Anthem for the Faithful
Built on grinding riffs, filthy grooves, and a chant-ready chorus, “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller” doubles down on everything that made Zombie an icon. It’s not nostalgia—it’s a declaration. Rock and roll didn’t go anywhere, and Zombie’s here to remind everyone why it still hits like a wrecking ball.

💀 The Great Satan: A Return to the Slaughterhouse
Following the Top 10 Billboard debut of The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy (2021), Zombie’s eighth solo album revisits his early hellbilly DNA—punk-infused, horror-soaked, and relentlessly anthemic. The Great Satan leans hard into chaos with tracks like “Punks And Demons,” “Heathen Days,” “Tarantula,” and the new single anchoring the assault.

💀 Summer 2026: Monsters on the Road
Zombie has also confirmed a Summer 2026 co-headlining North American tour with longtime collaborator and labelmate Marilyn Manson. The run features support from The Hu and Orgy—a stacked lineup designed for maximum impact.

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💀 The Great Satan — Tracklist

  1. F.T.W. 84
  2. Tarantula
  3. (I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller
  4. Heathen Days
  5. Who Am I
  6. Black Rat Coffin
  7. Sir Lord Acid Wolfman
  8. Punks And Demons
  9. The Devilman
  10. Out of Sight
  11. Revolution Motherfuckers
  12. Welcome To The Electric Age
  13. The Black Scorpion
  14. Unclean Animals
  15. Grave Discontent

💀 ROB ZOMBIE (w/ MARILYN MANSON) — Summer 2026 Tour Dates
8/20 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre ^+
8/21 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre ^+
8/23 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre ^+
8/24 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater ^+
8/26 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center ^+
8/27 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center ^+
8/29 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake ^+
8/30 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater ^+
9/01 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre ^+
9/02 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center ^+
9/04 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre ^+
9/05 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre ^+
9/06 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center ^+
9/09 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater ^+
9/10 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater ^+
9/12 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre ^+
9/14 – West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre ^+
9/16 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest +
9/17 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre ^+
9/18 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater ^+
9/20 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord ^+

^ With The Hu

  • With Orgy

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IMMOLATION Announce New Album Descent, Out April 10 — New Single “Adversary” Drops with Crushing Video

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New York death metal legends Immolation storm into 2026 with renewed fury, unveiling their twelfth studio album Descent, set for release on April 10 via Nuclear Blast Records. Alongside the announcement, the band has unleashed the album’s first single, Adversary, delivering a merciless preview of what lies ahead. 💀

Since their seminal 1991 debut Dawn of Possession, Immolation have remained a defining force in extreme metal, shaping the genre through innovation rather than imitation. At the core of their unmistakable sound is guitarist Bob Vigna’s signature fretwork—serpentine leads colliding with ominous, slow-burning dirges that feel both ancient and alien.

A First Descent into the Abyss

“Adversary” hits with relentless precision: blast-driven percussion, dissonant riff structures, and Ross Dolan’s cavernous growls forming a towering wall of sound. It’s death metal sharpened to a lethal edge—uncompromising, atmospheric, and deeply menacing. The accompanying video, directed by Bob Vigna himself, visually amplifies the track’s suffocating intensity.

Listen / Stream:
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The Band Speaks

Immolation describe Descent as both a continuation and an evolution—rooted firmly in their origins while daring to push further into new territory. The band calls the album “almost addictive,” highlighting its ambitious songwriting, immersive atmosphere, and one of the strongest productions of their career. 💀

Forged in Fire: Production & Artwork

Descent was recorded across two locations: guitars, bass, and vocals tracked with Justin Passamonte at Jpass Music, while drums were captured at Mercinary Studios with Noah Buchanan. Longtime collaborator Zack Ohren handled mixing and mastering alongside the band, resulting in a muscular, high-definition production that balances sheer brutality with unsettling clarity.

Visually, Immolation once again partnered with acclaimed artist Eliran Kantor for the album cover, complemented by interior illustrations from Santiago Jaramillo (Triple Seis Design). The result is a visual statement as harrowing and iconic as the music itself.

Descent — Album Details

Release Date: April 10
Formats: CD | LP | Digital

Tracklist:

  1. These Vengeful Winds
  2. The Ephemeral Curse
  3. God’s Last Breath
  4. Adversary
  5. Attrition
  6. Bend Towards The Dark
  7. Host
  8. False Ascent
  9. Banished
  10. Descent

Pre-order / Pre-save:
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On the Road: 2026 Tours

This February, Immolation will join Mayhem on the Death Over Europe Tour, alongside Marduk, tearing through major European cities.

Following that run, the band heads to North America as direct support for Behemoth on The Godless IV 2026 Tour, joined by Deicide and Rotting Christ. Select festival appearances will follow, including Rockstadt Extreme Fest and Brutal Assault. 💀

Why Descent Matters

Calling Descent “heavy” barely scratches the surface. This is Immolation refining their language of darkness—death metal that is brutal yet cerebral, oppressive yet precise. With Descent, Immolation don’t just reaffirm their legacy; they deepen it, proving once again why they stand alone at the genre’s highest tier.

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Beyond the Black Unveil the Emotional New Single “Ravens” Ahead of 2026 Album Break The Silence 💀

Symphonic metal powerhouse Beyond the Black return with a soaring, deeply emotional new single, “Ravens,” the fifth preview from their upcoming studio album Break The Silence — arriving January 9th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.

“Ravens” is a tribute to unity, loyalty, and shared resilience — rising together through darkness like the birds that give the song its name. The single and its accompanying video feature contributions from Beyond the Black fans themselves, embodying the album’s central theme: breaking communication barriers and forging connection in a divided world.

Frontwoman Jennifer Haben describes it perfectly:

“‘Ravens’ is about belonging — about finding light in others when everything feels disconnected. Hearing our fans’ voices on this song made that message real in the most beautiful way.”

The band adds a heartfelt message to their community:

“This song was created with our fans at its heart. Thank you, our RAVENS, for helping us bring it to life.”

🎶 Listen Now:
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The upcoming sixth album, Break The Silence, expands Beyond the Black’s signature melodic metal into a cinematic concept record blending ethno influences and emotional depth. Tracks such as “Let There Be Rain,” “(La Vie Est Un) Cinéma,” “Ravens,” and “The Flood” explore how communication — or the lack of it — shapes relationships, identity, and resilience. It’s a multilayered journey reflecting the complexities of the modern world.

Pre-order the Album – Listen to “Ravens” – Watch the Video

TRACKLIST — Break The Silence (Jan 9, 2026)

  1. Rising High
  2. Break The Silence
  3. The Art Of Being Alone (feat. Lord Of The Lost)
  4. Let There Be Rain (feat. The Mystery Of The Bulgarian Voices)
  5. Ravens
  6. The Flood
  7. Can You Hear Me (feat. Asami of Lovebites)
  8. (La vie est un) Cinéma
  9. Hologram
  10. Weltschmerz

BEYOND THE BLACK — RISING HIGH Headline Tour 2026

w/ Setyoursails + Seraina Telli (except where noted)

  • 15.01.26 — Manchester, UK — O2 Ritz
  • 16.01.26 — London, UK — O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
  • 17.01.26 — Paris, FR — Bataclan
  • 19.01.26 — Zurich, CH — X-TRA
  • 20.01.26 — Munich, DE — Tonhalle
  • 22.01.26 — Budapest, HU — Barba Negra
  • 23.01.26 — Vienna, AT — Arena
  • 24.01.26 — Geiselwind, DE — MusicHall
  • 26.01.26 — Stuttgart, DE — Wagenhallen
  • 27.01.26 — Wiesbaden, DE — Schlachthof
  • 28.01.26 — Hanover, DE — Capitol
  • 30.01.26 — Warsaw, PL — Proxima
  • 31.01.26 — Leipzig, DE — Haus Auensee
  • 01.02.26 — Berlin, DE — Huxleys
  • 03.02.26 — Hamburg, DE — Docks (No Setyoursails)
  • 04.02.26 — Antwerp, BE — Trix
  • 05.02.26 — Oberhausen, DE — Turbinenhalle
  • 06.02.26 — Nijmegen, NL — Doornroosje

🎟️ Tickets:
https://beyond-the-black.com/#tour

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🌑 MØL Ignite a Storm of Beauty & Brutality with New Single + Video “YOUNG” — New Album DREAMCRUSH Arrives January 30th 💀

Danish alt-metal innovators MØL return with their breathtaking new single “Young,” the second advance track from their upcoming album Dreamcrush, out January 30th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. Following the shimmering, shoegaze-laden elegance of lead single “Garland,” the band now erupts with a violent, emotional tidal wave that is unmistakably MØL.

Watch the video for “Young”:
Young – Official Video

A Fierce Collision of Rage, Melody & Memory ⚡🌙

Where “Garland” floated upward in dreamy atmosphere, “Young” wastes no time descending into chaos. The track explodes instantly—blistering blast beats, scorching blackgaze fury, and that iconic MØL mix of shimmering guitars and cathartic melodic release.

Pre-order Dreamcrush:
Dreamcrush

Dreamcrush — A Journey Through Desire, Doubt & Transformation 🌫️💔

With Dreamcrush, MØL sharpen their heaviest edges while infusing the album with towering alt-rock hooks and emotional vulnerability. It explores the fragile space between aspiration and collapse, the dreams that lift us up—and the ones that shatter us.

Vocalist Kim Song Sternkopf shares:
“Performing DREAMCRUSH live feels like tearing up that dream in front of the crowd—fragile, heavy, and luminous. This tour marks a thrilling new chapter for us.”

Drawing influence from My Bloody Valentine, Cocteau Twins, and Smashing Pumpkins, the band weaves soaring melody through devastation, creating their most explosive and affecting work yet.

Recording took place over several months in Frederik Uglebjerg’s Aarhus studio, allowing MØL to refine the album’s emotional core.
Highlights include:

Guitarist Nicolai Busse reveals the song’s deeply personal origins:
“‘Young’ is a song that has travelled through time. The chorus is one of the first pieces of music I wrote for MØL back in 2012. I returned to it again and again, but couldn’t make it fit—until now. The song represents a time in my life of second-guessing myself and trying to stand on my own.”

Dreamcrush Headline Tour — Europe & UK 🌌🔥 (Feb 2026)

MØL will take Dreamcrush to the stage with support from Tayne and Cold Night For Alligators, bringing their immersive sonic world directly to fans.

Full Tour Dates:

Feb 6 — Berlin, DE — Hole 44
Feb 7 — Prague, CZ — Futurum
Feb 8 — Leipzig, DE — Naummans
Feb 9 — München, DE — Feierwerk
Feb 10 — Wiesbaden, DE — Kesselhaus
Feb 11 — Eindhoven, NL — Effenaar KZ
Feb 12 — London, UK — Underworld
Feb 13 — Manchester, UK — Rebellion
Feb 14 — Glasgow, UK — Classic Grand
Feb 15 — Leeds, UK — Key Club
Feb 16 — Birmingham, UK — O2 Institute2
Feb 17 — Bristol, UK — Exchange
Feb 18 — Paris, FR — Petit Bain
Feb 20 — Köln, DE — Club Volta
Feb 21 — Hamburg, DE — Betty

Tickets:
https://ffm.live/moeldk-tour

MØL Are:

Ken Lund Klejs — drums
Holger Rumph Frost — bass
Kim Song Sternkopf — vocals
Sigurd Kehlet — guitars
Nicolai Busse — guitars

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🩸 ROB ZOMBIE IGNITES THE APOCALYPSE WITH NEW SINGLE “HEATHEN DAYS” — NEW ALBUM THE GREAT SATAN DROPS FEBRUARY 27TH 💀

Rob Zombie returns from the cinematic shadows with a vicious new single, “Heathen Days,” the latest blast of Hellbilly venom from his forthcoming album The Great Satan, arriving February 27th via Nuclear Blast Records. The master of shock-horror rock is back—and he’s kicking the doors off 2026 with a sound that drips gasoline, grime, and chaos.

A Hellbilly Resurrection 🔥🩸

“Heathen Days” drags listeners straight into Zombie’s old-school furnace—grinding riffs, sleazy groove, and that unmistakable devil-on-the-mic snarl. Directed by Zombie himself, the music video is a filthy, psychedelic nightmare ripped straight from the brain of a man who’s spent decades blurring the line between cinema and carnage.

Stream “Heathen Days”:
Heathen Days

Watch the music video:
Heathen Days (Official Video)

The Great Satan Awakens 😈⚡

Following the Top 10 success of The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy (2021), Zombie now shifts back into the Hellbilly gear that made him a household name among the dark, the damned, and the gloriously unhinged.

The Great Satan marks his 8th studio album—a punk-infused, heavy-rock, blood-spattered carnival that promises to be his most feral offering in years. Fans can expect signature freak-show chaos across tracks like “Tarantula,” “(I’m a) Rock ‘N’ Roller,” and the already-viral single “Punks and Demons.”

Pre-order The Great Satan:
The Great Satan

Watch “Punks and Demons” video:
Punks and Demons (Official Video)

THE GREAT SATAN — TRACKLIST 🖤

  1. F.T.W. 84
  2. Tarantula
  3. (I’m a) Rock ‘N’ Roller
  4. Heathen Days
  5. Who Am I
  6. Black Rat Coffin
  7. Sir Lord Acid Wolfman
  8. Punks And Demons
  9. The Devilman
  10. Out of Sight
  11. Revolution Motherfuckers
  12. Welcome To The Electric Age
  13. The Black Scorpion
  14. Unclean Animals
  15. Grave Discontent

The Undisputed King of Horror Rock 🪓

With over 15 million albums sold, nine feature films, and a legacy soaked in grindhouse aesthetics and savage creativity, Rob Zombie remains one of the most successful crossover artists in rock history. From White Zombie to Hellbilly Deluxe to The Devil’s Rejects, he has carved out a universe that’s equal parts carnival, corpse pile, and comic book fever dream.

2026 marks a full return to form—louder, weirder, nastier, and unmistakably Zombie.

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⚡ BEYOND THE BLACK – Releases Music Video “CAN YOU HEAR ME (FEAT. ASAMI FROM LOVEBITES)” 💀

New Music Video Out Now | Upcoming Album Break The Silence Arrives January 9th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records

Symphonic metal powerhouse BEYOND THE BLACK have unveiled their fourth single, “Can You Hear Me (feat. Asami from Lovebites)”, from their highly anticipated sixth studio album Break The Silence, set for release January 9th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.

🎤 A Cross-Cultural Anthem for Connection
This energetic, hook-filled anthem unites BEYOND THE BLACK’s powerhouse vocalist Jennifer Haben with Asami of Japan’s legendary metal band LOVEBITES. Sung in both English and Japanese, the track captures the emotional chaos of a world overloaded with noise — and the yearning to be truly heard through it all.

Accompanying the single is a stunning animated music video, bringing the song’s message of unity and resilience to vivid life.
👉 Watch the official video here

💬 Jennifer Haben shares:

“Can You Hear Me is about the shared longing for true connection — two voices from different worlds breaking through the noise of a hyperconnected yet disconnected world to truly be heard.”

💬 Asami adds:

“I’m truly excited to be part of this collaboration. It’s a powerful song, and working together across countries and cultures has been inspiring. We hope the message reaches people everywhere.”

🔥 Break The Silence – The New Era Begins
Break The Silence dives deep into the human experience — exploring communication, strength, and the struggle to reconnect in a fractured world. With its mix of symphonic grandeur, melodic metal, and global influences, the album promises an emotional and cinematic journey.

🎶 Tracklisting:

  1. Rising High
  2. Break The Silence
  3. The Art Of Being Alone (feat. Lord Of The Lost)
  4. Let There Be Rain (feat. The Mystery Of The Bulgarian Voices)
  5. Ravens
  6. The Flood
  7. Can You Hear Me (feat. Asami from Lovebites)
  8. (La vie est un) Cinéma
  9. Hologram
  10. Weltschmerz

👉 Pre-Order / Pre-Save Break The Silence
👉 Listen to “Can You Hear Me (feat. Asami from Lovebites)”

🌍 The “RISING HIGH” European Headline Tour 2026
Coinciding with the album’s release, BEYOND THE BLACK will embark on their Rising High Tour — spanning Europe and Scandinavia beginning January 15th, 2026 in Manchester, UK, and concluding February 14th, 2026 in Helsinki, Finland.

🔥 ‘RISING HIGH’ HEADLINE TOUR 2026 – BEYOND THE BLACK 💀

  • 15.01.26 – UK • Manchester @ O2 Ritz
  • 16.01.26 – UK • London @ O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
  • 17.01.26 – FR • Paris @ Bataclan
  • 19.01.26 – CH • Zurich @ X-tra
  • 20.01.26 – DE • Munich @ Tonhalle
  • 22.01.26 – HU • Budapest @ Barba Negra
  • 23.01.26 – AT • Vienna @ Arena
  • 24.01.26 – DE • Geiselwind @ MusicHall
  • 26.01.26 – DE • Stuttgart @ Wagenhallen
  • 27.01.26 – DE • Wiesbaden @ Schlachthof
  • 28.01.26 – DE • Hanover @ Capitol
  • 30.01.26 – PL • Warsaw @ Proxima
  • 31.01.26 – DE • Leipzig @ Haus Auensee
  • 01.02.26 – DE • Berlin @ Huxleys
  • 03.02.26 – DE • Hamburg @ Insel Park Arena
  • 04.02.26 – BE • Antwerp @ Trix
  • 05.02.26 – DE • Oberhausen @ Turbinenhalle
  • 06.02.26 – NL • Nijmegen @ Doornroosje
  • 08.02.26 – DK • Copenhagen @ Pumpehuset
  • 09.02.26 – SE • Gothenburg @ Pustervik
  • 11.02.26 – NO • Oslo @ Vulkan
  • 12.02.26 – SE • Stockholm @ Kollektivet Livet
  • 14.02.26 – FI • Helsinki @ Aäniwalli

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🔥 SOULFLY Release New Music Video: “NO PAIN = NO POWER” 💀

New Music Video Unleashed + CHAMA Out Now via Nuclear Blast Records

Arizona’s extreme metal icons SOULFLY return in full tribal fury with their thirteenth album CHAMA — a blazing, bone-crushing testament to Max Cavalera’s unshakable creative spirit. The record summons the primal roots of SOULFLY’s legacy while igniting it with a modern, war-torn vitality. Heavy, spiritual, and raw, CHAMA proves that nearly three decades in, Max is still a master of the metallic ritual.

⚔️ ‘NO PAIN = NO POWER’ – THE WAR CRY
The new single, “No Pain = No Power,” erupts as a tribal-metal battle anthem, embodying SOULFLY’s trademark rhythm-driven ferocity. Featuring Gabriel Franco (Unto Others), Ben Cook (No Warning), and Dino Cazares (Fear Factory) on guitar, the track channels pure resistance and transformation — a sonic declaration that strength is forged through struggle.

Directed by Zyon Cavalera and edited by Cody Longhere, the accompanying video merges the worlds of metal and UFC, transforming pain into empowerment.
👉 Watch the official video here

💬 Max Cavalera on ‘No Pain = No Power’:

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

💬 Zyon Cavalera adds:

“It feels like just yesterday we were watching UFC fights as a family, dreaming of collaborating with a fighter. Then we saw Pereira using ‘Itsari,’ and we were hooked. ‘No Pain = No Power’ proves your dreams aren’t that far away.”

🔥 CHAMA – OUT NOW
Recorded at Platinum Underground Studio (Mesa, AZ) with producer Zyon Cavalera and Arthur Rizk (who also mixed and mastered), CHAMA captures the sound of evolution — tribal groove, industrial grit, and unrelenting spirit.

🎶 Tracklisting:

  1. Indigenous Inquisition
  2. Storm the Gates
  3. Nihilist
  4. No Pain = No Power
  5. Ghenna
  6. Black Hole Scum
  7. Favela / Dystopia
  8. Always Was, Always Will Be…
  9. Soulfly XIII
  10. Chama

Available in multiple formats including CD Jewel, Vinyl (Yellow/Orange Corona, Transparent Red w/ White Splatter, Red/Black Marbled, Picture Disc), and exclusive SOULFLY merch bundles.

👉 Order CHAMA here

🔥 The SOULFLY Tribe Rises Again – Favela Dystopia 2025 Tour
Alongside GO AHEAD AND DIE, SOULFLY’s 17-date West Coast tour ignites November 1st in Roswell, NM, storming across the U.S. before wrapping up November 23rd in Flagstaff, AZ.

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🌍 Worldwide Dates (2026):

  • 01.24 – Perth, AU – Froth & Fury Fest
  • 01.26 – Brisbane, AU – The Tivoli *
  • 01.27 – Newton, AU – Enmore Theatre
  • 01.30 – Melbourne, AU – Forum Melbourne
  • 01.30 – Wayville, AU – Froth & Fury Fest
    (*with NAILBOMB, SNOT)

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⚡ SOULFLY IGNITES WITH NEW SINGLE & VIDEO “NIHILIST” FEATURING TODD JONES OF NAILS

Arizona’s extreme metal juggernaut SOULFLY is back with fire in their veins, releasing the crushing new single “Nihilist” alongside a visually searing music video. The track, which features Todd Jones of NAILS, is the latest glimpse into the band’s upcoming thirteenth album CHAMA, set to arrive October 24th, 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records.

🎶 Raw Aggression, Tribal Fury

“Nihilist” embodies everything fans love about Soulfly—tribal grooves, bludgeoning riffs, and unapologetic ferocity—while pushing their legacy forward. Produced by Zyon Cavalera, the song is a generational collaboration that sharpens Soulfly’s sonic blade with modern intensity.

Directed by Costin Chioreanu, the video was filmed in Bulgaria and drenched in apocalyptic imagery that perfectly matches the track’s brutal energy. Watch here.

Max Cavalera explains:

“My lyrics are inspired by LG of Entombed and Nihilist. He left this earth in 2021 and was always a big influence on me. This is one of the heaviest songs on the record, and I love that Todd Jones came in and delivered the hardest line on the record: ‘I don’t believe in anything!’”

Guitarist Mike De Leon adds:

“From the depths of the deepest tribes, we bring you the new Soulfly. This being my first official video ever with the guys is a complete honor. Crank it up and start the living room mosh pits!”

🔥 Pre-order CHAMA: soulfly.bfan.link/chama
🎶 Stream “Nihilist”: soulfly.bfan.link/nihilist

🌑 CHAMA — A Spiritual Inferno

Recorded at Platinum Underground Studio in Mesa, AZ, CHAMA was produced by Zyon Cavalera and Arthur Rizk (who also mixed and mastered the record). The album reunites the Cavalera clan—Max, Zyon, and Igor Amadeus Cavalera (Go Ahead & Die, Nailbomb, Healing Magic)—with guitarist Mike De Leon. Special appearances include Dino Cazares (Fear Factory) and Todd Jones (Nails).

💿 CHAMA Tracklist:

  1. Indigenous Inquisition
  2. Storm the Gates
  3. Nihilist
  4. No Pain = No Power
  5. Ghenna
  6. Black Hole Scum
  7. Favela / Dystopia
  8. Always Was, Always Will Be…
  9. Soulfly XIII
  10. Chama

Available Formats:

  • CD Jewel
  • Vinyl (Yellow & Orange Corona, Transparent Red w/ White Splatter, Red & Black Marbled, Picture Disc)
  • Limited merch bundles and T-shirts

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🌌 ZETRA Open a New Portal with The Floor Eternal + Winter Tour with Loathe

The portal has reopened.

Marking the one-year anniversary of their self-titled debut, spectral duo ZETRA unveil The Floor Eternal—a full dark ambient and electronic reimagining of their debut album, crafted in collaboration with theKeymaker. Released digitally today via Nuclear Blast Records, this haunting reinterpretation closes the chapter on Zetra I while guiding listeners deeper into their shadowed realm.

A New Era in Sound

ZETRA describe the project as:
“In celebration of the one year anniversary of our debut full length record, we present a complete reimagining of the album in the form of dark ambient, electronic pieces. Titled ‘Zetra: The Floor Eternal’, this release marks the completion of ‘Zetra I’ and the end of an era. Experience Zetra in a new form. This music is intended to accompany you in moments of relaxation, meditation, focused listening or in the background while your mind is elsewhere.”

The record was conjured using an arsenal of analog synths including the Behringer MonoPoly, SY1, Wasp & Solina, Moog Minitaur, Akai RhythmWolf & TomCat, Korg MS20, and Roland JX8P.

🎶 Listen to Zetra: The Floor Eternal here

🕯️ Touring with Loathe

ZETRA will also embark on a 13-date UK and European run this winter, joining Loathe with support from Love Is Noise.

🗓 ZETRA 2025 TOUR DATES

  • 30 Nov – UK, Glasgow, The Garage
  • 01 Dec – UK, Belfast, Limelight 1
  • 02 Dec – IE, Dublin, Academy
  • 04 Dec – UK, Liverpool, Invisible Wind Factory
  • 05 Dec – UK, London, Electric Brixton
  • 07 Dec – UK, Bristol, Electric Bristol
  • 09 Dec – UK, Birmingham, XOYO
  • 11 Dec – NL, Eindhoven, Dynamo
  • 12 Dec – FR, Paris, La Machine
  • 14 Dec – DE, Cologne, Gebaude
  • 15 Dec – LU, Luxembourg, Rockhal
  • 16 Dec – DE, Munich, Backstage
  • 17 Dec – DE, Berlin, Frannz Club

🎟 Tickets available via Loathe.

🕸 Beyond The Floor Eternal

Earlier this year, ZETRA released their digital EP Believe, a five-track goth-pop offering featuring:

  • The Angel Cries (focus track)
  • So (shoegaze shimmer)
  • The Spider (new-wave edge)
  • Find Me
  • Charlotte (Kittie cover ft. Justine Jones of Employed To Serve)

The Bandcamp edition also includes exclusive bonus tracks (Shards Of Power, A Queen Ascends, The Order’s Decree, The Final Rest).

🏆 Accolades & Mystique

With their cloaked aesthetic, analog synth sorcery, and spellbinding mix of shoegaze, post-punk, and synth, ZETRA are carving out a devoted cult following. Their rise has already been marked with the Steve Strange Award at The Great Escape 2025, celebrating boundary-breaking talent in honor of the late iconic music agent.

ZETRA recently supported the enigmatic act PRESIDENT in London, further cementing their role as one of the UK’s most mysterious and captivating new forces.

🌐 Deep Dive into the Universe of ZETRA

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GATES TO HELL Drops New Single ‘Disfigured’ Ahead of Fall Tour Dates


Louisville natives GATES TO HELL are back with a new digital single, “Disfigured.” The track is a brutally heavy, all-killer-no-filler song—essentially one long, punishing breakdown. The single is a B-side from the band’s recent album, Death Comes to All, which was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Randy LeBoeuf.

The band comments that they wrote the track a few years ago and decided to release it now to coincide with their upcoming tour with Dying Fetus. They recall playing it on a 2023 tour where it got the crowd moving every night, and they’re excited to finally have it out for the world to hear.

Starting on September 20th, GATES TO HELL will embark on a 24-day trek that includes performances at the New England Metal & Hardcore Fest and Louder Than Life. They will also join headliners Dying Fetus on their ‘Into The Cesspool’ US/Canadian 2025 tour with Mugshot. Following the tour, the band will wrap up the year with a show in Albany, New York, before kicking off a run in Europe with Sanguisugabogg, Fulci, and Celestial Sanctuary in the new year.

The band’s recent album, Death Comes to All, was fueled by youthful ambition and a sharp creative focus, with producer Randy LeBoeuf elevating their sound to new heights. The album’s artwork, crafted by WYRMWALK, offers a fitting representation of the blood-soaked dread and suffocating darkness within the music. The album is available in multiple formats, including CD and various vinyl pressings.

Tour Dates

DYING FETUS ‘Into The Cesspool’ US/CAN 2025 Tour with MUGSHOT

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

FESTIVAL + OTHER DATES

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

SANGUISUGABOGG European 2026 Tour with FULCI, CELESTIAL SANCTUARY

  • 02.13.2026 BE Antwerpen @ Zappa
  • 02.14.2026 FR Paris @ Petit Bain
  • 02.15.2026 GB London @ O2 Academy Islington
  • 02.16.2026 GB Bristol @ The Fleece
  • 02.17.2026 GB Glasgow @ The Classic Grand
  • 02.18.2026 GB Manchester City Centre @ Club Academy
  • 02.19.2026 GB Birmingham @ Asylum
  • 02.20.2026 NL Tilburg @ Poppodium 013
  • 02.21.2026 DE München @ Backstage
  • 02.22.2026 AT Wien @ Szene
  • 02.24.2026 CZ Praha 1 @ Rock Café
  • 02.25.2026 DE Hamburg @ LOGO
  • 02.26.2026 DK København @ Pumpehuset
  • 02.27.2026 DE Berlin @ Lido
  • 02.28.2026 DE Leipzig @ Naumannsche Brauerei
  • 03.01.2026 DE Oberhausen @ Kulttempel

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BEYOND THE BLACK Teams Up with LORD OF THE LOST on New Single, Announces Upcoming Album, Releases Music Video

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

The emotional anthem ‘The Art Of Being Alone’ features none other than Chris Harms of acclaimed German metal band Lord Of The Lost on guest vocals. The song deals with important contemporary issues such as mental health, self-empowerment, and positive life perception. A compelling video has also been released alongside the single, illustrating the feeling of being alone and cornered while ultimately showing a path to self-awareness and a way out of this mental prison.

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

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

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

Track List

  1. Rising High
  2. Break The Silence
  3. The Art Of Being Alone (feat. Lord Of The Lost)
  4. Let There Be Rain (feat. The Mystery Of The Bulgarian Voices)
  5. Ravens
  6. The Flood
  7. Can You Hear Me (feat. Asami from Lovebites)
  8. (La vie est un) Cinéma
  9. Hologram
  10. Weltschmerz

Tour Dates

  • Jan. 15, 2026 – UK-Manchester, O2 Ritz
  • Jan. 16, 2026 – UK-London, O2 Shepherd´s Bush Empire
  • Jan. 17, 2026 – FR-Paris, Bataclan
  • Jan. 19, 2026 – CH-Zurich, X-tra
  • Jan. 20, 2026 – DE-Munich, Tonhalle
  • Jan. 22, 2026 – HU-Budapest, Barba Negra
  • Jan. 23, 2026 – AT-Vienna, Arena
  • Jan. 24, 2026 – DE-Geiselwind, MusicHall
  • Jan. 26, 2026 – DE-Stuttgart, Wagenhallen
  • Jan. 27, 2026 – DE-Wiesbaden, Schlachthof
  • Jan. 28, 2026 – DE-Hanover, Capitol
  • Jan. 30, 2026 – PL-Warsaw, Proxima
  • Jan. 31, 2026 – DE-Leipzig, Haus Auenseee
  • Feb. 1, 2026 – DE-Berlin, Huxleys
  • Feb. 3, 2026 – DE-Hamburg, Insel Park Arena
  • Feb. 4, 2026 – BE-Antwerp, Trix
  • Feb. 5, 2026 – DE-Oberhausen, Turbinenhalle
  • Feb. 6, 2026 – NL-Nijmegen, Doornroosje
  • Feb. 8, 2026 – DK-Copenhagen, Pumpehuset
  • Feb. 9, 2026 – SE-Gothenburg, Pustervik
  • Feb. 11, 2026 – NO-Oslo, Vulkan
  • Feb. 12, 2026 – SE-Stockholm, Kollektivet Livet
  • Feb. 14, 2026 – FI-Helsinki, Aäniwalli

Tickets & Information

About BEYOND THE BLACK

Since their formation, German symphonic metal band BEYOND THE BLACK have become one of the most exciting forces in modern symphonic metal. Their debut album in 2015, Songs Of Love And Death, was an instant success, earning the Metal Hammer Award for “Best Debut.” They have since played the world’s biggest metal festivals, including Wacken Open Air, and supported international acts like Aerosmith, Korn, and the Scorpions. Following their self-titled fifth album in 2023, which charted in several countries, they embarked on their most successful European headline tour to date in early 2024. The band reached another milestone in early 2025 with their first-ever Latin America tour, and will take the stage at prestigious European festivals again this summer before launching their next European headline tour, Rising High, in early 2026.

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🪓 SIX FEET UNDER Announces Midnight In Hell 2025 Headlining TourTickets On Sale Now! New Album Killing For Revenge Out Now on Metal Blade Records

Florida death metal legends SIX FEET UNDER are back to spread the sickness this fall with their Midnight In Hell 2025 headlining tour! Kicking off September 20th in Indianapolis and wrapping October 25th in Pennsylvania, the US trek features support from Exhorder, Wretched, and Incite, with a highlight performance at Aftershock Festival on October 5th.

💀 Chris Barnes shares:
“After a highly successful return to touring, I’m very excited to get back on the road and continue the mayhem this Fall! Our friends Exhorder, Wretched, and Incite will be our accomplices this time around. We’ll be dusting off some classic SIX FEET UNDER material, plus we’re debuting three tracks that have never been played live—including fan-favorite ‘The Noose.’ See you in the pit!”

🎟️ Get Tickets Now: linktr.ee/midnightinhell
🎫 VIP Upgrades: national-acts.com/sixfeetunder

🔥 2025 Tour Dates: SIX FEET UNDER w/ Exhorder, Wretched, Incite

  • Sep 20 – Indianapolis, IN – Heavy Hell **
  • Sep 21 – Columbus, OH – The King Of Clubs
  • Sep 22 – Baltimore, MD – Soundstage
  • Sep 23 – Raleigh, NC – Chapel Of Bones
  • Sep 25 – Orlando, FL – Conduit
  • Sep 26 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum
  • Sep 27 – Destin, FL – Club LA
  • Sep 28 – Baton Rouge, LA – Chelsea’s Live
  • Sep 29 – San Antonio, TX – Paper Tiger
  • Sep 30 – Lubbock, TX – Jake’s
  • Oct 2 – Tucson, AZ – The Rock
  • Oct 3 – San Diego, CA – House Of Blues
  • Oct 4 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Humdinger
  • Oct 5 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock **
  • Oct 7 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
  • Oct 9 – Richland, WA – Ray’s Golden Lion
  • Oct 10 – Portland, OR – Nova PDX
  • Oct 11 – Boise, ID – The Shredder
  • Oct 13 – Denver, CO – The Oriental Theatre
  • Oct 15 – Tulsa, OK – The Vanguard
  • Oct 16 – Des Moines, IA – Wooly’s
  • Oct 17 – Urbana, IL – The Canopy Club
  • Oct 18 – Chicago, IL – Avondale
  • Oct 19 – Cadillac, MI – Venue Event Center
  • Oct 20 – Detroit, MI – Sanctuary
  • Oct 21 – Buffalo, NY – Rec Room
  • Oct 22 – Norwalk, CT – District Music Hall
  • Oct 23 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Monarch
  • Oct 24 – Bensalem, PA – Broken Goblet
  • Oct 25 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving Underground
    (Note: Oct 5 & Sep 20 are SIX FEET UNDER only)

💿 Killing For Revenge — Out Now!

The band’s fourteenth album, Killing For Revenge, marks a new peak of brutality. Rife with nightmare-fueled imagery, guttural hellscapes, and Barnes’ signature death growl, it’s a blistering slab of true metal mayhem.

Featuring contributions from:

  • Chris Barnes – vocals
  • Jack Owen & Ray Suhy – guitars
  • Jeff Hughell – bass
  • Marco Pitruzzella – drums

📀 Get the album: metalblade.com/sixfeetunder

Press praise for Killing For Revenge:

“SIX FEET UNDER are back in peak, murderous form.” – Blabbermouth
“A masterful metal annihilator… Barnes shatters the soul.” – New Noise Magazine
“Heaviness, brutal riffing, and pressure—it’s all here.” – Slam Magazine

🕸️ Deep Dive into the Universe of SIX FEET UNDER
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⚔️ Dimmu Borgir Welcomes New Lead Guitarist DAMAGE to the Fold

A New Era Begins for the Symphonic Black Metal Titans

Norwegian legends Dimmu Borgir have officially welcomed Kjell Åge Karlsen, known in the metal world as Damage, as their new lead guitarist. After months of behind-the-scenes collaboration and rehearsals, the band is ready to unleash this new chapter onstage this summer and beyond.

🗨️ “We’re excited to proudly welcome Damage to the team,” states the band. “It’s already been a pleasure working and rehearsing with him, and we can’t wait to share the stage together. We hope you’ll join us in welcoming him to the lineup!”

💀 A Shifting Lineup, A Reinforced Legacy

Damage steps in following the departure of Galder (Thomas Rune Andersen) in August 2024, who exited to refocus on his solo project Old Man’s Child. While Shagrath (vocals) and Silenoz (rhythm guitar) continue to hold the band’s core, Damage joins a select group of elite supporting members that keep the Dimmu Borgir live machine formidable.

🕸️ Deep Dive into the Universe of Dimmu Borgir
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⚔️ Perturbator Declares a New Era with “Age of Aquarius” — Album Drops October 10

The synthwave overlord returns with a cyber-apocalyptic journey featuring Ulver, Alcest, and Author & Punisher

French darksynth icon Perturbator (James Kent) has announced his upcoming full-length album, Age of Aquarius, set for release on October 10, 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. This will mark his debut on the legendary metal label, and the album’s thematic focus splits between misanthropy and violent collapse on one side… and the flames of free will on the other. Welcome to the revolution.

💥 Apocalypse Now: The First Strike

The album’s first single, “Apocalypse Now,” is a brooding, cinematic track featuring a powerful guest appearance from Ulver’s Kristoffer Rygg. The accompanying music video—directed by longtime visual collaborator David Fitt—offers a stark and surreal visualization of society spiraling into chaos.

“The first half of the album explores misanthropy and violence,” Kent explains. “The second half reflects the strength of the individual and the rejection of the herd.”

🧠 Themes of War, Rebirth, and Autonomy

Across its 11 tracks, Age of Aquarius takes listeners through war-torn dreamscapes, haunted cityscapes, and introspective spirals. Kent, known for his genre-bending fusion of synthwave, industrial, and post-punk, goes deeper than ever into existential and societal fractures. It’s as philosophical as it is visceral.

Guest collaborations read like a who’s who of dark sonic alchemy:

  • Ulver lends apocalyptic vocals on “Apocalypse Now”
  • Author & Punisher brings machine-worship doom on “Venus”
  • Greta Link delivers haunted beauty on “Lady Moon”
  • Alcest closes the album in celestial ruin with “Age of Aquarius”

📀 Tracklist for Age of Aquarius

  1. Apocalypse Now (feat. Ulver)
  2. Lunacy
  3. Venus (feat. Author & Punisher)
  4. Glass Staircase
  5. Hangover Square
  6. The Art of War
  7. 12th House
  8. Lady Moon (feat. Greta Link)
  9. The Swimming Pool
  10. Mors Ultima Ratio
  11. Age of Aquarius (feat. Alcest)

🛒 Pre-Orders + Formats

Fans can now pre-order the album via Bandcamp and Nuclear Blast. Formats include:

  • 2LP marbled blue gatefold vinyl
  • Standard and deluxe CD editions
  • Digital download and streaming

All physical editions are expected to ship in mid-September.

🎶 Listen Now:



Watch the official video for “Apocalypse Now” on YouTube.

🌍 The Live Experience

Perturbator is set to hit the road across Europe and the UK this fall, including high-profile stops in London, Berlin, and Paris. Tour support and full dates are expected soon.

🔍 Deep Dive into the Universe of Perturbator

Official Site – Bandcamp – YouTube – Facebook – Instagram –
Label: Nuclear Blast

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🌌 ZETRA Reemerge with Video for ‘So’ + Two Haunting B-Sides

Prepare to transcend reality—ZETRA return with new sounds, visions, and mysticism

Ethereal synth-rock duo ZETRA have unveiled a spellbinding music video for their recent single “So,” marking their first new release since their acclaimed self-titled debut album dropped in September 2024. Directed and edited by Billy Howard Price, the visual companion to “So” is as otherworldly as the music—dreamy, hypnotic, and charged with haunting beauty.

But that’s not all: ZETRA have also revealed two new cinematic B-sides—the sweeping “Shards of Power” and the celestial “A Queen Ascends.” These instrumental pieces further expand ZETRA’s shadowy mythos, conjuring images of fractured kingdoms and ascendant monarchs in the void between worlds.

“Can we believe the lie?
The membrane shudders to the touch.
Alive within the mind, a barrier between two worlds.
Will there be peace beyond the veil?
Or is chaos ever raging?
It is so.
ZETRA are reborn.”

🎥 Watch + Listen Now:

🏆 Ascension Continues

ZETRA were recently awarded The Great Escape’s Steve Strange Award for 2025, celebrating their bold, genre-defying performance and honoring the legacy of the late, legendary music agent. Their impact continues to grow—this past weekend they graced the stages of Rock Am Ring and Rock Im Park, and they now prepare for a performance at Download Festival and a special show supporting enigmatic new act PRESIDENT in London.

🕯 ZETRA Live Rituals 2025

  • June 14 – Donington, UK – Download Festival
  • July 30 – London, UK – The Garage (supporting PRESIDENT)

🖤 Explore ZETRA’s Universe

Their debut album ZETRA remains available to stream and purchase here:
👉 https://zetra.bfan.link/zetra.ema

Dive deeper with the official videos for the album’s six singles:

🕸️ Deep Dive into the Universe of ZETRA

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🖤 BLACKBRIAR Summon the Storm with New Single “Harpy” + Announce Album & TourA Thousand Little Deaths arrive August 22nd

“I’ve died a thousand little deaths, and I’ve got something you might like:
A carrion heart… will you take me on a flight?”

Dutch gothic storytellers BLACKBRIAR have unleashed their haunting new single “Harpy”, a soaring ode to the mythological spirit of wind and storm. Known in ancient lore for abducting those cursed by the gods, the harpy becomes both guide and symbol for a soul seeking release.

🌀 Stream ‘Harpy’ now:
https://blackbriar.bfan.link/harpy
A chilling video will follow in the coming days…

Zora Cock (vocals) shares the personal darkness behind the song:

“In this song, I call upon a Harpy to please carry me away after I’ve died a thousand little deaths. I lure it with my carrion heart—after all, Harpies are known as human vultures. If not, I fear I might be stuck in the same place, slowly left eroding. I need to die one last time to finally be laid to rest. This song, ‘Harpy,’ inspired the album title.”

🕯️ BLACKBRIAR’s third full-length album, A Thousand Little Deaths, releases August 22, 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records.
📦 Pre-order the album now: https://blackbriar.bfan.link/a-thousand-little-deaths

💿 Tracklisting:
01. Bluebeard’s Chamber
02. The Hermit and the Lover
03. The Fossilized Widow
04. My Lonely Crusade
05. Floriography
06. The Catastrophe That is Us
07. A Last Sigh of Bliss
08. Green Light Across the Bay
09. I Buried Us
10. Harpy

🗺️ A Thousand Little Deaths: European Headline Tour 2025
With Special Guests: Forever Still

Oct 23 – Tilburg, NL
Oct 24 – Utrecht, NL
Oct 25 – Osnabruck, DE
Oct 26 – Kortrijk, BE
Oct 28 – London, UK
Oct 29 – Paris, FR
Oct 30 – Lyon, FR
Oct 31 – Portugalete, ES
Nov 01 – Barcelona, ES
Nov 02 – Toulouse, FR
Nov 04 – Aarau, CH
Nov 05 – Milan, IT
Nov 07 – Wien, AT
Nov 08 – Leipzig, DE
Nov 09 – Warsaw, PL
Nov 11 – Berlin, DE
Nov 12 – Copenhagen, DK
Nov 13 – Hamburg, DE
Nov 14 – Cologne, DE
Nov 15 – Enschede, NL
Nov 29 – Istanbul, TR (Blackbriar only)

📖 A Legacy of Gothic Elegance

Renowned for their lush dark fairytales and symphonic metal seduction, Blackbriar continue to build their cinematic empire with A Thousand Little Deaths. Touching on the eternal themes of love, loss, and death, their upcoming release is both a spellbinding elegy and a triumphant wail from the shadows.

With over 71 million YouTube views, 253k+ subscribers, and over 65 million Spotify streams, Blackbriar’s siren call has reached far across the globe. Their fanbase—known as the Thorns—is growing daily, drawn into the dark enchantment of their visual and musical world.

🖤 BLACKBRIAR is:
Zora Cock – Vocals
René Boxem – Drums
Bart Winters – Guitars
Robin Koezen – Guitars
Siebe Sol Sijpkens – Bass
Ruben Wijga – Keys

🧠 Deep Dive into the Universe of BLACKBRIAR:
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🎧 MALEVOLENCE Unleashes Music Video for New Single ‘SALT THE WOUND’ 🎧

Steel City Kings MALEVOLENCE have unleashed a new single from their massively anticipated new album, Where Only The Truth Is Spoken, which is set to be released on the 20th June via MLVLTD in partnership with Nuclear Blast Records.

Compared to the punishing previous singles, ‘Trenches’ and ‘If It’s All The Same To You’ the brand new release ‘Salt The Wound’ shows a more emotional side of MALEVOLENCE, but that only makes its incredibly heavy chorus stand out even more.

Alex Taylor (vocals) commented: “’Salt The Wound’ is the product of us making a conscious decision to bridge the two faces of Malevolence. On one hand we have the heavy aggressive side, and on the other we have the slower melodic songs, so we wanted a song that could combine the two. The video was entirely shot in Sheffield and the surrounding areas. From the industrial depths of Sheffield, a 900-year-old ruined Abbey, to a perfect sunrise over some of the incredible hills of Derbyshire, there is some incredible scenery in the north of the UK which we sometimes take for granted, so this song felt like the perfect opportunity to show case some of that. From the moment I heard the guitar solo Josh had written for this song, I pictured him on a mountain top doing the solo, so we made it happen, Malev style!”

Pre-order and pre-save Where Only The Truth Is Spoken now at: https://malevolence.bfan.link/where-only-the-truth-is-spoken

Stream ‘Salt The Wound’ at: https://malevolence.bfan.link/salt-the-wound

Watch the video for ‘Salt The Wound’: https://youtu.be/TijHWEgqFec

Malevolence – ‘Salt The Wound’ (Official Music Video) Where Only The Truth Is Spoken

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

MALEVOLENCE are currently touring Australia for a run of dates supporting Alpha Wolf.

22.05. – AU – Adelaide – Jive
23.05. – AU – Warrnambool – The Whalers†
24.05. – AU – Forth – Forth Pub†
25.05. – AU – Hobart – Altar Bar†
28.05. – AU – Melbourne – Stay Gold
29.05. – AU – Geelong – Wool Exchange†
30.05. – AU – Albury – Beer Deluxe†
31.05. – AU – Castlemaine – Theatre Royal†
01.06. – AU – Narre Warren – District 14†

†supporting Alpha Wolf

SUMMER SLAUGHTER TOUR 2025
w/ HATEBREED, BLEEDING THROUGH …

08.07. – US – St Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
09.07. – US – Atlanta, GA – The Eastern
11.07. – US – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Event Center
12.07. – US – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
13.07. – US – Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory
15.07. – US – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
16.07. – US – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE
17.07. – US – Huntington, NY – The Paramount
19.07. – US – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
20.07. – US – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall
22.07. – US – Charleston, SC – Charleston Music Hall
23.07. – US – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore Charlotte
25.07. – US – Rochester, NY – Water Street Music Hall
26.07. – US – Detroit, MI – Harpos
27.07. – US – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
28.07. – US – Grand Rapids, MI – The Intersection

MALEVOLENCE HEADLINE UK & EU TOUR 2025

27.10 – FR – Toulouse – Bikini Club
28.10 – FR – Paris – Elysee Montmartre
30.10 – DE – Munich – Backstage
31.10 – DE – Leipzig – Felsenkeller
01.11 – DE – Berlin – Huxleys
02.11 – DE – Hamburg – Gruenspan
04.11 – NL – Tilburg – 013
05.11 – DE – Cologne – Live Music Hall
06.11 – BE – Ghent – Vooruit
08.11 – UK – Manchester – O2 Victoria Warehouse
09.11 – UK – London – O2 Academy Brixton

Tickets here: https://mlvltd.com

ABOUT MALEVOLENCE

MALEVOLENCE have never waited for permission. From the underground to festival main stages, they’ve built their reputation on sheer force of will, crushing live shows, and an unshakable foundation of heavy riffs and harder work. Now, with their fourth studio album Where Only The Truth Is Spoken, Sheffield’s finest step into a new league.

Recorded in California at Dave Grohl’s legendary Studio 606, the album was tracked through the iconic Neve 8078 console, the same desk that captured game-changing records like Nirvana’s Nevermind, Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours, and Tom Petty’s Wildflowers. For a band that’s always pushed forward without compromise, it was the perfect setting to carve out a record that represents everything MALEVOLENCE stands for. The album marks a new level of songwriting precision without sacrificing the band’s trademark weight. Working alongside Grammy Award-winning producer Josh Wilbur (Lamb of God, Gojira, Trivium), the result is MALEVOLENCE at their most punishing, urgent, and anthemic.

Lyrically, Where Only The Truth Is Spoken reflects the principles that MALEVOLENCE have lived by since day one—honesty, loyalty, and integrity. These are not just themes woven into the album but values the band holds in their personal and professional lives. This record doesn’t deal in facades or empty gestures; it’s an unfiltered expression of the struggles, victories, and unshakable brotherhood that have carried them this far.

Malevolence are:

Alex Taylor | Vocals

Konan Hall | Guitar / Vocals

Josh Baines | Guitar

Wilkie Robinson | Bass

Charlie Thorpe | Drums

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🎧🎶 IGORRR Unveils “Blastbeat Falafel” Video / Single Featuring Trey Spruance and Timba Harris – “Amen” Full-Length Arrives September 19th! 🎧

IGORRR is set to unleash their latest single, “Blastbeat Falafel,” taken from the band’s stunning fifth album, “Amen,” which will see its release on September 19th via Metal Blade Records. This new track features guest appearances by Trey Spruance (Mr. Bungle) and Timba Harris (Estradasphere, Secret Chiefs 3).

Watch IGORRR’s “Blastbeat Falafel” video HERE

French multi-instrumentalist and producer Gautier Serre has been operating under the moniker IGORRR for two decades, yet each new record still resonates with a startling freshness and radical vitality. Mr. Bungle, Spruance’s main band, has long been a savvy comparison for IGORRR’s ethos of tightly controlled musical anarchy and gleeful boundary-smashing intensity, serving as another motivating force for the young Gautier. Like Mr. Bungle, IGORRR stubbornly repels the sort of generic pigeonholing that certain media and fans love to indulge in.

On “Blastbeat Falafel,” Gautier further elaborates, “The track is an unnatural and unorthodox connection between metal and traditional oriental music. A metalhead who truly loves oriental music tried to fit in with the codes of oriental music but didn’t succeed. He tried too hard, lost his identity, and ended up in a psychiatric hospital.”

Watch IGORRR’s previously released video for “ADHD” HERE

Stay tuned for more info on “Amen” to be unveiled in the coming weeks.

“Amen” Track Listing:

  1. Daemoni
  2. Headbutt
  3. Limbo
  4. Blastbeat Falafel
  5. ADHD
  6. 2020
  7. Mustard Mucous
  8. Infestis
  9. Ancient Sun
  10. Pure Disproportionate Black and White Nihilism
  11. Étude n°120
  12. Silence

Photo by Ophélie Legriffon / Artwork by Adrian Baxter

IGORRR Live w/ Master Boot Record, Imperial Triumphant:

  • 10/01/2025 Le Rocher de Palmer – Bordeaux, FR
  • 10/02/2025 Le Bikini – Toulouse, FR
  • 10/03/2025 Santana 27 – Bilbao, ES
  • 10/04/2025 Apollo 1 – Barcelona, ES
  • 10/05/2025 La Riviera – Madrid, ES
  • 10/07/2025 L’Usine – Istres, FR
  • 10/08/2025 Les Docks – Lausanne, CH
  • 10/09/2025 Batschkapp – Frankfurt, DE
  • 10/10/2025 Soulcrusher Festival – Nijmegen, NL
  • 10/11/2025 Ancienne Belgique – Brussels, BE
  • 10/12/2025 Live Music Hall – Cologne, DE
  • 10/14/2025 Markthalle – Hamburg, DE
  • 10/15/2025 Nancy Jazz Pulsation – Nancy, FR
  • 10/16/2025 Le Transbordeur – Lyon, FR
  • 10/17/2025 L’Olympia – Paris, FR
  • 10/19/2025 Stereolux – Nantes, FR
  • 10/21/2025 Prospect Building Crane – Bristol, UK
  • 10/22/2025 Shepherd’s Bush Empire – London, UK
  • 10/23/2025 O2 Ritz – Manchester, UK

More on IGORRR’s Amen:

Since signing to Metal Blade in 2017, the IGORRR name has expanded from one man’s pseudonym to become a full group identity, but Gautier remains the project’s guiding light and mastermind. Steadfastly unclassifiable, “Amen” blindsides its listeners with a new set of exploratory curveballs and continues to surprise and unnerve even the most attuned enthusiast. “This album is definitely darker than its predecessors, it has such a very weighty and solemn vibe that has never been reached before in IGORRR,” explains Gautier. “The fact that I recorded a real choir in a church helped this a lot, but above all there has been very long and meticulous work on the sound and the choice of instruments, and deep experimental research to create a unique sound design. Of course, because it’s an IGORRR album, there are some more colorful tracks, like ‘Blastbeat Falafel,’ ‘ADHD’ etc… They contrast very much with the ambient heaviness. I need tracks like these on an album, it helps to really get through it fully focused, like a shot of limoncello before the next meal.”

With an urge to continually take IGORRR’s multifaceted and challenging sound further forward with each release, Gautier has spent a lot of time cultivating multiple new modes and methods of working since 2020’s breathtaking, critically acclaimed opus Spirituality And Distortion, which even reached number twelve on the official German album chart. Gautier has always made clear that IGORRR is as much about the influence of Bach and Chopin as it is about Cannibal Corpse, Aphex Twin, and Meshuggah, but the source of specific stimuli gets harder to ascertain as the process is refined.

“It’s always difficult for me to know from where the inspiration comes,” he muses. “Music is an expression of life, and everything, even what seems the most insignificant thing, can be a source of inspiration. I would say there hasn’t been one event or one experience that has led me on a creative process, it’s more like a cumulation of everything. I love making music. My brain processes music all the time. You cannot imagine the amount of albums and concertos I create during my sleep. The challenge is more how to sort these ideas to keep the ones with the best potential, the ones that I won’t get bored of, the ones that I really Love, with a big letter L.”

IGORRR is:

Gautier Serre – machines
Jb Le Bail – vocals
Marthe Alexandre – vocals
Remi Serafino – drums
Martyn Clément – guitars

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🎧 LOST SOCIETY Return with Blistering New Single “DEAD PEOPLE SCARE ME (BUT THE LIVING MAKE ME SICK)” 🎧

Finland’s fiercest export LOST SOCIETY are back with a vengeance. The band returns with their brand-new single, ‘Dead People Scare Me (But The Living Make Me Sick),’ a high-octane anthem destined to ignite moshpits across festivals all summer long. With this explosive track, LOST SOCIETY kick off a bold new chapter in their career, diving headfirst into fresh sonic territory while retaining the raw energy and aggression fans have come to love. The single is the first taste of their upcoming full-length album, details of which will be revealed soon. Accompanying the release is a riotous party video that perfectly captures the song’s chaotic spirit and tongue-in-cheek attitude — a perfect visual complement to the track’s adrenaline-pumping riffs and biting lyrics.

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR ‘DEAD PEOPLE SCARE ME (BUT THE LIVING MAKES ME SICK): https://youtu.be/LntR8-cvh7o

LISTEN TO ‘DEAD PEOPLE SCARE ME (BUT THE LIVING MAKES ME SICK): https://lostsociety.bfan.link/dead-people

Frontman Samy Elbanna comments: “When we were kids, we often were scared by zombies, the grim reaper and whatever concept of death we felt we knew anything about – but as we grew up and were introduced to the real world, we would find out that there is nothing more terrifying than a person with a heartbeat and power. This track dives into universal themes that most of us think about constantly: fitting in, and questioning why we should fit in? We are brought up in institutions molding us to prepare for adulthood, and even in the 21st century, differing from the mass still makes people look down on you – and this song is an anthem for the downtrodden. No matter how ”mainstream” metal music is, it’s always marginal, and ”being touched by the devil” is a metaphor for all of the people out there who feel like they are doing something that differs from the mass, and they like it.”

LOST SOCIETY on a European festival this summer:
25.06. ES Resurrection Fest
27.06. EST Tallinn Rock Festival
28.06. FI Provinssi
04.07. FI Rokki Raikaa
11.07. FI Metallivuori
19.07. FI Pomefest
30.07. DE Wacken Open Air
31.07. DE Helm Fest
08.08. ES Leyendas Del Rock
15.08. DE Summer Breeze
30.08. FI Nordis Live
08.11. FI Metalli Mössö XXL

Photo credit: Sam Jamsen Catch
Line up:
Samy Elbanna | Vocals, Guitar
Arttu Lesonen | Guitar
Mirko Lehtinen | Bass
Taz Fagerström | Drums

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🎧 KATAKLYSM Unleashes “The Rabbit Hole” Video Visualizer! 🎧

For nearly three decades, US/French Canadian melodic death metal powerhouse KATAKLYSM has delivered unrelenting waves of powerful sound. Today, the band offers fans a brand new track entitled, ‘The Rabbit Hole’.

With brutal honesty and relentless force, it rips through the illusion of control and dares listeners to wake up, fight back, and resist. A soundtrack for the disillusioned—unapologetic and unrelenting. The song features Clemens Wijers (CARACH ANGREN) who curated the track’s ambient sound effects and synth section.

KATAKLYSM’S Maurizio Iacono states, “‘The Rabbit hole’ is the bands first stand alone single since the bands classic ‘Iron will’ track. As the world spins out of control and people search for purpose and truth, we felt questioning these things is something important to do, theres a lot of noise and lots of distortion these days, but always trust your gut and what is right vs what is forced fed, so why not put these thoughts to music, so while we wait for the next record, we decided to drop this heavy hitter, spread it an enjoy!”

The single was recorded earlier this year at JFD Studios in Dallas, TX and Studio City, CA as well as The Cabin in Orlando, FL and Silver Black Studio, Laval, QC, Canada. ‘The Rabbit Hole’ was produced, mixed, and mastered by the band’s very own J-F Dagenais.

Watch the visualizer video for the learning anthem of rebellion ‘The Rabbit Hole’ which was created by Ingo Sporl at Hard Media HERE

Stream ‘The Rabbit Hole’ HERE

KATAKLYSM live:

25.07.25 SI Tolmin @Tolminator Festival
26.07.25 AT Vienna @ Metal Fields
29.07.25 DE Nürnberg @ Hirsch
30.07.25 DE Stuttgart @ Wizemann
31.07.25 DE Dortmund @ Dortmund Deathfest *warm up
01.08.25 DE Rojtzschjora @ Full Rewind Festival
02.08.25 RO Rasnov @ Rockstad Extremefest
07.08.25 DE Aschaffenburg @ Colos-Saal
08.08.25 UK Derbyshire @ Bloodstock Festival
09.08.25 CZ Jaromer @ Brutal Assault Festival
10.08.25 DE Munich @ Backstage
12.08.25 DE Karlsruhe @ Substage
14.08.25 FR Carhaix @ Motocultor Festival
15.08.25 CH Cudrefin @ Rock the Lakes Festival
16.08.25 DE Sulingen @ Reload Festival
17.08.25 NL Eindhoven @ Dynamo open air

KATAKLYSM is:

Maurizio Iacono | Vocals
Jean-François Dagenais | Guitar
Stephane Barbe | Bass
James Payne | Drums

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✨🕯️ AURI Illuminates the Path with New Album “III – Candles & Beginnings” + European Tour Announced! Watch “Shieldmaiden”! 🎧💀

The ethereal trio known as AURI, guided by the celestial voice of Johanna Kurkela, the sonic landscapes of Tuomas Holopainen, and the instrumental artistry of Troy Donockley, is set to release their long-awaited third studio album, “III – Candles & Beginnings,” on August 15, 2025. Prepare to be transported to a world that defies genre, a realm where folk, progressive, and symphonic elements intertwine with touches of world, pop, and avant-garde influences.

“III – Candles & Beginnings” promises an immersive journey for the senses, a testament to AURI’s unique ability to weave intricate sonic tapestries. The creative process for this new chapter began in 2023, following the completion of Nightwish’s “Yesterwynde” album. Troy composed in the serene landscapes of Yorkshire, while Tuomas and Johanna crafted melodies and lyrics from their home in Kitee, Finland, bridging worlds both musically and geographically.

As a first glimpse into AURI’s evolving soundscape, the hauntingly beautiful lead single “Shieldmaiden” is available now, accompanied by a stunning cinematic video directed by Ville Lipiäinen. Troy Donockley describes the track as “a mysterious song, obscured by its own slow rising power. Auri thrives on mystery and ambiguity so all is well…”

Watch the mesmerizing video for “Shieldmaiden”:

Listen to the enchanting “Shieldmaiden”: https://auri.bfan.link/shieldmaiden

Pre-order your passage into “III – Candles & Beginnings”: https://auri.bfan.link/iii-candles-beginnings

“III – Candles & Beginnings” will be available in the following formats:

  • CD Jewelcase, 20-page booklet
  • CD Earbook, 36-page booklet – limited edition!
  • 2 LP Gold, 16-page booklet
  • 2 LP Green/White/Dark Green Splatter, 16-page booklet

For the first time, AURI will embark on a live European tour, bringing their ethereal soundscapes to the stage.

AURI – A Trail Of Candles & Beginnings – European Tour 2025:

  • 13.08. FI Kitee, Kiteesali
  • 14.08. FI Kitee, Kiteesali
  • 16.08. FI Tampere, Tampere-talo
  • 20.08. FI Oulu, Madetojan Sali
  • 22.08. FI Vaasa, Ritz
  • 23.08. FI Helsinki, Helsinki Festival / Huvilateltta (+ Eye Of Melian)
  • 12.09. UK Manchester, RNCM Theatre
  • 13.09. UK Edinburgh, Queen ́s Hall
  • 15.09. UK London, Union Chapel
  • 16.09. BE Gent, Theaterzaal Vooruit
  • 17.09. FR Paris, La Cigale (+ Eye Of Melian)
  • 18.09. NL Utrecht, Tivoli Vredenburg (+ Eye Of Melian)
  • 20.09. CH Zürich, Volkshaus
  • 21.09. DE Stuttgart, Liederhalle
  • 22.09. DE Cologne Theater am Tanzbrunnen (+ Eye Of Melian)
  • 23.09. DE Essen, Lichtburg
  • 25.09. DE Mannheim, Capitol
  • 26.09. DE Munich, St. Matthäuskirche
  • 27.09. AT Vienna, Simm City
  • 29.09. HU Budapest, MOM Kult
  • 30.09. CZ Prague, Hybernia
  • 01.10. DE Berlin, Passionskirche
  • 02.10. DE Leipzig, Kupfersaal
  • 04.10. PL Warsaw ,Palladium
  • 06.10. DE Hamburg Laeiszhalle
  • 07.10. DK Copenhagen, Amager Bio
  • 08.10. SE Stockholm, Nya Cirkus
  • 09.10. NO Oslo Sentrum Scene
  • 10.10. NO Bergen Grieghallen

Tickets for this extraordinary journey are available at: linktr.ee/auri.band

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⚔️🔥 BATTLE BEAST: “Last Goodbye” – A Symphonic Metal Anthem for a World on Fire, Plus European Tour Announced! 🎤💀

From the frostbitten landscapes of Finland, where even the heavy metal is forged in the heart of a dying sun, Battle Beast, a name that conjures images of both brutal power and soaring melodies, has unleashed their latest single, “Last Goodbye,” a taste of their seventh studio album, set to detonate later this year. With six studio albums already under their studded belts, four of which clawed their way to #1 in their homeland, and a lineup that could shatter glaciers with a single power chord, Battle Beast is not a band content to rest on their laurels. “Last Goodbye” is a testament to their enduring fire, a sonic Molotov cocktail hurled into the face of oblivion.

Eero Sipilä, the band’s bassist and a key lyricist, reveals the unlikely genesis of this anthemic track: “The spark for Last Goodbye was lit in the least rock ’n roll place imaginable: a hospital. In 2020, I spent a few weeks there and met an older woman battling cancer—a fight she’d been waging on and off since 1985. It made me wonder: how much can a person take before they give up? But she never did. She kept showing up, kept pushing through the treatments, kept being around. Last Goodbye is a tribute to that human fighting spirit—the will to rise every time life knocks you down. As long as you’re breathing, you’re still in the game.” This personal anecdote adds a layer of raw, human resilience to the band’s already epic sound, a reminder that even in the darkest of times, the will to fight can become a symphony.

“Last Goodbye” is more than just a catchy metal tune; it’s a battle cry for a world teetering on the edge. It’s a reminder that even when faced with insurmountable odds, the human spirit can endure, a theme that resonates deeply with Battle Beast’s signature blend of power and symphonic metal. The track is a potent mix of Noora Louhimo’s soaring vocals, the band’s trademark thunderous riffs, and a melancholic undercurrent that speaks to the fragility of existence.

To further fuel the flames of their impending sonic assault, Battle Beast has also announced a massive European tour, commencing on October 17th, 2025, with a colossal headline show in Hamburg, Germany. Joining them on this metal pilgrimage are Dominum, purveyors of melodic metal mayhem, and Sweden’s rising power metal force, Majestica, ensuring a night of unadulterated metal supremacy.

Listen to the defiant “Last Goodbye”: Battle Beast – Last Goodbye

Witness the apocalyptic visuals: Battle Beast – Last Goodbye (Official Music Video)

Battle Beast – European Tour 2025 – Prepare for the Onslaught:

  • 17-Oct-25 Germany, Hamburg – Inselpark Arena
  • 18-Oct-25 Germany, Berlin – Huxleys Neue Welt
  • 19-Oct-25 Netherlands, Eindhoven – Effenaar
  • 21-Oct-25 UK, Birmingham – O2 Institute
  • 22-Oct-25 UK Manchester – O2 Ritz
  • 23-Oct-25 UK, Bristol – O2 Academy
  • 24-Oct-25 UK, London – O2 Shepherd´s Bush Empire
  • 25-Oct-25 France, Paris – Elysee Montmartre
  • 26-Oct-25 France, Toulouse – Bikini Toulouse
  • 28-Oct-25 Spain, Madrid – Sala La Riviera
  • 29-Oct-25 Spain, Barcelona – Sala Apolo
  • 30-Oct-25 France, Lyon – Transbordeur
  • 31-Oct-25 Germany, Filderstadt – FILharmonie
  • 01-Nov-25 Germany, Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
  • 02-Nov-25 Belgium, Antwerp – Trix
  • 04-Nov-25 Germany, Hannover – Capitol
  • 05-Nov-25 Denmark, Roskilde – Gimle
  • 06-Nov-25 Sweden, Huskvarna – Folkets Park
  • 07-Nov-25 Sweden, Gothenburg – Trädgårn
  • 08-Nov-25 Sweden, Stockholm – Fryshuset Arenan
  • 09-Nov-25 Norway, Oslo – Rockefeller Music Hall
  • 28-Nov-25 Germany, Leipzig – Felsenkeller – Ballsaal
  • 29-Nov-25 Germany, Nuremberg, Löwensaal
  • 30-Nov-25 Austria, Vienna – Arena Wien
  • 01-Dec-25 Slovakia, Bratislava – Majestic Music Club
  • 02-Dec-25 Hungary, Budapest – Barba Negra Red Stage
  • 03-Dec-25 Slovenia, Ljubljana – Cvetlicarna d.o.o.
  • 05-Dec-25 Germany, Munich – TonHalle
  • 06-Dec-25 Switzerland, Pratteln – Z7 Konzertfabrik
  • 07-Dec-25 Italy, Trezzo sull’Adda – Live Club
  • 09-Dec-25 Switzerland, Lausanne – Metropole
  • 10-Dec-25 Germany, Saarbrücken – Garage
  • 12-Dec-25 Germany, Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle
  • 13-Dec-25 Czech Republic, Zlin – Sports Hall Datart
  • 14-Dec-25 Poland, Warsaw – Progresja

With their “Circus Of Doom – Live in Helsinki 2023” album, released earlier this year, Battle Beast proved their live prowess is as formidable as their studio recordings. This 117-minute spectacle, captured in their hometown, is a testament to their enduring power and a must-have for any self-respecting metalhead. But rest assured, this is not the end of the tale. Battle Beast is already forging a new chapter, one that promises to be even more explosive, more visceral, and more unforgettable.

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🥀💀 GHOST BATH Unleashes “Rose Thorn Necklace”: A Descent into Depressive Black Metal Madness! 🖤⛓️

From the desolate plains of North Dakota, a storm of depressive black metal has emerged. Ghost Bath, the sonic entity masterminded by the artist known only as Nameless (aka Dennis Mikula), has unleashed their latest full-length album, “Rose Thorn Necklace,” upon a world already teetering on the brink. Released on May 9th, 2025, via Nuclear Blast Records, this album is not for the faint of heart. It’s a journey into the abyss, a soundtrack for the end times, and a testament to the enduring power of bleakness.

In their twelfth year of existence, Ghost Bath shows no signs of softening their edges. Instead, “Rose Thorn Necklace” sees Nameless (Dennis Mikula), the band’s sole constant member, embracing his most antisocial tendencies, sharpening his sound into a weaponized form of melancholic aggression. This album is a rusty blade, honed to a razor’s edge over years of sonic toil. To further enhance this vision of sonic ruin, the band has also released a visualizer for the track “Vodka Butterfly,” a swirling vortex of bleak imagery and crushing soundscapes.

Watch the visualizer for ‘Vodka Butterfly’ here: Ghost Bath – Vodka Butterfly (Official Visualizer)

Nameless (Dennis Mikula) offered a brief, yet ominous statement regarding the album’s release: “Rose Thorn Necklace is now yours. This latest offering is very special, and we hope you take from it whatever you need.” What you might need, however, may be a strong dose of therapy after immersing yourself in this sonic landscape.

“Rose Thorn Necklace” was forged in the fires of 2024, between January and June. The percussive onslaught was captured by Mike Heller (of Fear Factory fame) at Heaven and Heller Studios, while Nameless (Dennis Mikula) handled the remaining instrumentation in his home studio, creating a stark contrast between the raw power and the introspective darkness. The resulting mix, courtesy of Jack Shirley, is a dense and suffocating experience, perfectly complemented by the haunting cover artwork created by Ksenija Tarasova.

Free from the conceptual constraints of the “Moonlover-Starmourner-Self Loather” trilogy, “Rose Thorn Necklace” sees Nameless (Dennis Mikula) delving into the most intense and introspective corners of Ghost Bath’s sonic palette. Expect blackened blasts, melancholic movements, and a general sense of unease as Ghost Bath drags you, kicking and screaming, into the unknown.

“Rose Thorn Necklace” Track Listing:

  1. Grotesque Display
  2. Rose Thorn Necklace
  3. Well, I Tried Drowning
  4. Thinly Sliced Heart Muscle
  5. Dandelion Tea
  6. Vodka Butterfly
  7. Stamen and Pistil
  8. Needles
  9. Throat Cancer

Formats available:

  • CD Jewel Case
  • LP (Pink Swirl, Red Swirl)

Current lineup of Ghost Bath:

  • Nameless (Dennis Mikula): Vocals, Guitar, Bass, Piano, Synth
  • Mike Heller: Drums
  • Chewie a.k.a. Jason Tjoei: Piano

Purchase & stream ‘Rose Thorn Necklace’: Rose Thorn Necklace

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MARILYN MANSON COVERS PHIL COLLINS’ “IN THE AIR TONIGHT”!

NEW SINGLE RELEASED AHEAD OF TOUR

Iconic rock legend MARILYN MANSON has unveiled his rendition of Phil Collins’ renowned track ‘In The Air Tonight’ in anticipation of his 2025 One Assassination Under God Tour. The single, paired with the B-side ‘As Sick As The Secrets Of (Sleep),’ was released as a Maxi Single CD which quickly sold out within four hours. Both tracks are now available for streaming on all platforms.

Stream ‘In The Air Tonight’:https://mm.bfan.link/in-the-air-tonight

MARILYN MANSON’s worldwide One Assassination Under God Tour commences in May and will run through November. Tickets are on sale now: https://www.marilynmanson.com/



May 2 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe (SOLD OUT)

May 3 – Gary, IN – Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana (SOLD OUT)

May 4 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore (SOLD OUT)

May 6 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount (SOLD OUT)

May 7 – Bethlehem, PA – Wind Creek Event Center (SOLD OUT)

May 9 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met

May 10 – Boston, MA – Citizens House of Blues  (SOLD OUT)

May 12 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater  (SOLD OUT)

May 13 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion

May 15 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues (SOLD OUT)

May 16 – Charlotte, NC – The Fillmore (SOLD OUT)

May 18 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome To Rockville

May 20 – Atlanta, GA – Tabernacle (SOLD OUT)

May 21 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore (SOLD OUT)

May 24 – The Woodlands, TX – Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

May 25 – Dallas, TX – Dos Equis Pavilion

July 17 – Milwaukee, WI – Fiserv Forum

July 18 – Cadott, WI – Rock Fest

July 19 – Mansfield, OH – Inkcarceration Festival

Aug 7 – Sturgis, SD – Buffalo Chip

Aug 29 – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma

Sep 3 – Istanbul, TR – Bonus Parkorman

Sep 18 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life

Sep 20 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre (SOLD OUT)

Sep 22 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant

Sep 23 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre

Sep 25 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium

Sep 27 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel

Sep 30 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues (SOLD OUT)

Oct 1 – San Diego, CA – SOMA

Oct 3 – Las Vegas, NV – Pearl Theater

Oct 5 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival

Oct 29 – Brighton, UK – Brighton Centre

Oct 31 – Bournemouth, UK – Windsor Hall

Nov 1 – Cardiff, UK – Utilita Arena

Nov 2 – Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena

Nov 4 – Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo (SOLD OUT)

Nov 7 – London, UK – OVO Arena Wembley

Nov 9 – Nantes, FR – Zénith

Nov 11 – Paris, FR – Zénith (SOLD OUT)

Nov 13 – Antwerp, BE – Lotto Arena

Nov 14 – Dusseldorf, DE – Mitsubishi Electric Halle

Nov 15 – Prague, CZ – Fortuna Sports Hall

Nov 17 – Berlin, DE – Max-Schmeling-Halle

Nov 19 – Warsaw, PL – Torwar (SOLD OUT)

Nov 20 – Leipzig, DE – Quarterback Immobilien Arena

Nov 22 – Bern, CH – Festhalle Bern

Nov 23 – Grenoble, FR – Le Summum (SOLD OUT)

Nov 25 – Bergamo, IT – Chorus Life Arena (SOLD OUT)

Nov 27 – Barcelona, ES – Palau Olimpic de Badalona

Nov 28 – Madrid, ES – Palacio Vistalegre

Nov 30 – Lisbon, PT – Sagres Campo Pequeno

MARILYN MANSON’s 12th album, One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1, is available now from Nuclear Blast Records. Stream and purchase at https://mm.bfan.link/oaug-ch-1.

One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1 Tracklist:

  1. One Assassination Under God
  2. No Funeral Without Applause
  3. Nod If You Understand
  4. As Sick As The Secrets Within  
  5. Sacrilegious
  6. Death Is Not A Costume
  7. Meet Me In Purgatory
  8. Raise The Red Flag
  9. Sacrifice Of The Mass  

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🚢 GRAVEYARD & GOAT Unleash Psychedelic Storm with “Ship of Fools”

A twin blast of vintage swagger and cosmic chaos—now streaming everywhere!

Swedish rock torchbearers GRAVEYARD have joined forces with their longtime psych-rock comrades GOAT to release a mind-expanding collaborative 7″ single for Record Store Day—and the second track, “Ship of Fools,” has officially hit the digital realm.

🔥 Stream “Ship of Fools” now
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This double A-side release—featuring the previously premiered “Light As A Feather”—is a smoky blend of GRAVEYARD’s soul-drenched rock and GOAT’s psychedelic ritualism. Born from freeform jam sessions at GOAT HQ, “Ship of Fools” crashes over listeners with crashing waves of fuzzed-out guitar, booming low-end, and the kind of vintage swagger that would make the ’70s blush. It’s GRAVEYARD’s grandeur polished by GOAT’s experimental grit—a stadium-worthy stomp with the haze of a late-night seance.

On the flip side, “Light As A Feather” levitates into full-blown astral projection, ditching conventional song structure for a groove-heavy swirl of harmony and acid-drenched leads. It’s the sound of a sonic séance conducted by Father Yod at the wheel of the Rolling Stones’ tour bus.

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🌌 Two bands. Two tracks. One unforgettable trip.

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💀 BENEDICTION Drop Lyric Video for “A Carrion Harvest”

Ravage Of Empires is OUT NOW via Nuclear Blast—European tour begins TONIGHT!

UK death metal pioneers BENEDICTION have officially unleashed their new album Ravage Of Empires, and they’re kicking things off with a brand-new lyric video for the explosive opener “A Carrion Harvest”—a relentless old-school ripper primed to flatten everything in its path.

⚔️ A Return to Ruthless Form

“Brace for impact, or be blown away.” These aren’t just lyrics—they’re a warning.

Ravage Of Empires is a masterclass in pure death metal devastation. Eleven blistering tracks steeped in guttural power, buzzsaw riffage, and thunderous groove. With this record, BENEDICTION reasserts their rightful place on the genre’s throne.

“A crusher of an album that rolls forward like a heavy tank.” – Rock Hard Germany (Album of the Month)
“Even in 2025, everyone else can just die off and bow to the forefathers.” – Metal Hammer Germany

BENEDICTION Ravage of Empires cover art

🧠 Lyric Video: “A Carrion Harvest”

With a full-throttle onslaught of riffs and Ingram’s signature snarl, “A Carrion Harvest” tears the gates open. It’s an unrelenting march into Ravage Of Empires, and the lyric video gives fans a front-row view into the carnage.

🎥 Watch the Lyric Video
💀 Stream or Purchase Ravage Of Empires

💿 Ravage Of Empires Tracklist

  1. A Carrion Harvest
  2. Beyond the Veil (of the Grey Mare)
  3. Genesis Chamber
  4. Deviant Spine
  5. Engines of War
  6. The Finality of Perpetuation
  7. Crawling over Corpses
  8. In the Dread of the Night
  9. Drought of Mercy
  10. Psychosister
  11. Ravage Of Empires

💥 Available Formats

  • Black LP
  • Transparent Petrol Green LP
  • Orange with Sky Blue Splatter LP
  • Jewelcase CD
  • Digital Album

🎸 About BENEDICTION

Formed in 1989 in Birmingham, BENEDICTION have remained one of the most vital forces in death metal history. With Dave Ingram back on vocals, the band roared back to life on 2020’s Scriptures—and Ravage Of Empires is the battle cry that solidifies their legend.

Featuring original guitarists Darren Brookes and Peter Rew, Giovanni Durst on drums, and Nik Sampson on bass, this is a lineup built for war—and ready to conquer.

🎟️ On Tour Now: TALES OF THE TRIPLE DEATH

BENEDICTION w/ Jungle Rot & Master

  • Apr 04 – Hamburg, DE – Kultur Palast
  • Apr 05 – Bad Oeynhausen, DE – Druckerei
  • Apr 06 – Sittard, NL – Volt
  • Apr 07 – Kortrijk, BE – DVG
  • Apr 08 – Esch-Belval, LU – Rockhal
  • Apr 09 – Mannheim, DE – 7er Club
  • Apr 10 – Obertraubling, DE – Event Hall Airport
  • Apr 11 – Geiselwind, DE – Eventzentrum Strohofer
  • Apr 12 – Salzburg, AT – Rockhouse
  • Apr 13 – Jena, DE – F-Haus
  • Apr 15 – Berlin, DE – Lido
  • Apr 16 – Essen, DE – Turock
  • Apr 17 – Aarau, CH – KIFF

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🔥 More Confirmed Dates in 2025

  • May 21 – Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows
  • May 22 – Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Deathfest
  • Jun 21 – Beja, PT @ Nada Fest
  • Jun 25 – Spalene Porici, CZ @ Basinfirefest
  • Jul 26–27 – Cangas De Morrazo, ES @ Kanekas Metalfest
  • Jul 30–Aug 2 – Wacken, DE @ Wacken Open Air
  • Aug 01 – Loebnitz, DE @ Full Rewind Fest

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🌹 GHOST BATH Release Haunting New Single & Video

“Well, I Tried Drowning” unleashes raw beauty from the abyss—Rose Thorn Necklace drops May 9 via Nuclear Blast Records

Emerging from the shadows with sharpened sorrow and suffocating atmosphere, GHOST BATH unveil their second single “Well, I Tried Drowning”—a visceral ode to despair pulled straight from their upcoming full-length Rose Thorn Necklace.

🩸 The Sound of a Bleeding Soul

“‘Well, I Tried Drowning’ is a plea for death—not by my own hand, but by someone else,” confesses frontman Nameless (Dennis Mikula). “It’s a fantasy rooted in wishful thinking… that someone would cut my throat in my sleep, finally ending my life as I drown in my own blood. Wish fulfillment in blunt, gory detail.”

The video, directed by Claudio Marino (Artax Film), translates this brutal beauty into a somber cinematic experience—a reflection of GHOST BATH’s signature style: depressive black metal with ethereal weight and unbearable honesty.

🎥 Watch the Official Music Video
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💿 Pre-Order Rose Thorn Necklace

🕯️ Rose Thorn Necklace—Out May 9, 2025

Forged from the ashes of a conceptual trilogy (Moonlover, Starmourner, Self Loather), Rose Thorn Necklace finds Nameless diving deeper into the abyss. It’s GHOST BATH’s most intimate and intense offering yet, featuring blackened blasts, melancholic melodies, and moments of delicate emotional collapse.

Recorded across the first half of 2024, drums were tracked by Mike Heller at Heaven and Heller Studios, while all other elements were recorded by Nameless at his home studio. The record was mixed and mastered by Jack Shirley, with cover art by Ksenija Tarasova.

💿 Available Formats:

  • CD Jewel Case
  • LP
  • Pink Swirl Vinyl
  • Red Swirl Vinyl

🌑 Rose Thorn Necklace Tracklist:

  1. Grotesque Display
  2. Rose Thorn Necklace
  3. Well, I Tried Drowning
  4. Thinly Sliced Heart Muscle
  5. Dandelion Tea
  6. Vodka Butterfly
  7. Stamen and Pistil
  8. Needles
  9. Throat Cancer

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🔥 MACHINE HEAD Release New Single & Video for “BØNESCRAPER”

Unleash your inner darkness—UNATØNED drops April 25 via Nuclear Blast Records

Bay Area titans MACHINE HEAD are back with a brutal vengeance. The band just dropped a high-octane music video for “BØNESCRAPER”, the second single from their upcoming eleventh studio album UNATØNED, and it’s every bit as feral, emotional, and relentless as fans hoped for.

🎥 Watch the “BØNESCRAPER” Music Video
🎧 Stream the Single Now
💿 Pre-order UNATØNED

💀 What’s Behind “BØNESCRAPER”?

“This one’s for those of us with darkness in our heart,” shares the band. “It’s about love lost, about those who fail at love… but keep on trying. We scrape our bones to numb the pain.”

Directed by longtime collaborator Mike Sloat, the video cuts deep—visually raw and emotionally charged. In addition to the single, the band has also announced a special BØNESCRAPER Edition LP of UNATØNED, limited to just 1,000 copies worldwide and shipping June 17.

🩸 UNATØNED LP Variants Now Available for Pre-Order:

  • CD Jewel Case
  • Standard LP
  • NEW BØNESCRAPER Edition LP (Ltd. 1000)
  • Clear Vinyl
  • Black & Grey Marbled
  • Tan w/ Black & Red Swirl (SOLD OUT)

🎸 MACHINE HEAD On Tour Now Across North America

Currently on a massive North American tour alongside In Flames, Lacuna Coil, and Unearth, MACHINE HEAD are back on the road after an 11-year festival hiatus—recharged and razor sharp.

🎟️ Grab Tickets Here

✈️ Confirmed Dates:

  • Apr 5 – Oakland, CA @ Fox Theater
  • Apr 7 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
  • Apr 9 – San Diego, CA @ Observatory North Park
  • Apr 10 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
  • Apr 12 – Las Vegas, NV @ Sick New World **
  • Apr 13 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Union
  • Apr 15 – Denver, CO @ Fillmore Auditorium
  • Apr 17 – San Antonio, TX @ The Aztec
  • Apr 18 – Houston, TX @ House Of Blues
  • Apr 19 – Dallas, TX @ House Of Blues
  • Apr 21 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
  • Apr 22 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore
  • Apr 23 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
  • Apr 25 – Reading, PA @ Santander Arena
  • Apr 26 – Boston, MA @ House Of Blues
  • Apr 27 – Montreal, QC @ M’Telus
  • Apr 28 – Toronto, ON @ History
  • Apr 30 – Cincinnati, OH @ Andrew J. Brady Music Center
  • May 2 – Detroit, MI @ The Fillmore
  • May 3 – Chicago, IL @ Radius
  • May 4 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore
  • May 5 – Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings
  • May 7 – Calgary, AB @ Grey Eagle Event Center
  • May 8 – Edmonton, AB @ Midway Music Hall
  • May 10 – Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place
    Festival Date – MACHINE HEAD & LACUNA COIL only

🔥 UNATØNED Tracklist

  1. Landscape Øf Thørns
  2. Atømic Revelatiøns
  3. Unbøund
  4. Øutsider
  5. Nøt Løng Før This Wørld
  6. These Scars Wøn’t Define Us
  7. Dustmaker
  8. Bønescraper
  9. Addicted Tø Pain
  10. Bleeding Me Dry
  11. Shards Øf Shattered Dreams
  12. Scørn

Written across continents and tour stops, UNATØNED embodies raw urgency. Recorded at Robb Flynn’s Jam Room, Sharkbite Studios, and Drop Of Sun Recording, the album was produced by Flynn alongside Zack Ohren. Mixing and mastering came courtesy of metal production heavyweights Colin Richardson, Chris Clancy, and Ted Jensen.

Cover art was handled by the legendary Seth Siro Anton, adding a visual exclamation mark to this sonic beast.

⚙️ MACHINE HEAD Are:

  • Robb Flynn | Vocals & Guitars
  • Jared MacEachern | Bass & Vocals
  • Reece Scruggs | Guitar
  • Matt Alston | Drums

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⚡ BLEED FROM WITHIN Drop Furious New Video for “Violent Nature”

New Album ZENITH Out Now via Nuclear Blast Records

Scottish metal juggernauts BLEED FROM WITHIN have unleashed the official visualiser for “Violent Nature,” the explosive opening track from their brand-new album Zenith, out now via Nuclear Blast Records.

🎥 Watch “Violent Nature”

On the release of Zenith, the band shared:

“This is the best collection of songs we’ve ever put together and a massive step forward for us creatively. Since we released Hands Of Sin last year, we’ve worked hard to deliver something that gives purpose to the time we’ve dedicated—and fills a void in modern metal. Here’s to the future.”

🧨 Early Praise for Zenith

“Raises the bar for Bleed From Within—and dares everyone else to match it.” – Metal Hammer
“Bona fide heavyweight contenders.” – Kerrang!
“Their smartest, heaviest, and most distinctive album by far.” – Blabbermouth

💿 Zenith Tracklist

  1. Violent Nature
  2. In Place Of Your Halo
  3. Zenith
  4. God Complex
  5. A Hope In Hell
  6. Dying Sun
  7. Immortal Desire (ft. Brann Dailor)
  8. Chained To Hate
  9. Known By No Name
  10. Hands Of Sin (ft. Josh Middleton)
  11. Edge Of Infinity

🎧 Stream/Purchase Zenith Now

🔥 North American Takeover Begins April 19

The Poisoned Ascendancy Tour 2025
Supporting Bullet For My Valentine and Trivium:

  • Apr 19 – Chesterfield, MO
  • Apr 20 – Omaha, NE
  • Apr 22 – Green Bay, WI
  • Apr 23 – Grand Rapids, MI
  • Apr 26 – Chicago, IL
  • Apr 27 – Detroit, MI
  • Apr 29 – Pittsburgh, PA
  • Apr 30 – Philadelphia, PA
  • May 2 – Boston, MA
  • May 3 – Laval, QC
  • May 4 – Toronto, ON
  • May 6 – Washington, DC
  • May 7 – New York, NY
  • May 9 – Bethlehem, PA
  • May 11 – Nashville, TN
  • May 13 – Corbin, KY
  • May 14 – Atlanta, GA
  • May 17 – Charlotte, NC
  • May 18 – Raleigh, NC

🎸 Festival Dates

  • May 10 – Sonic Temple
  • May 16 – Welcome To Rockville
  • Jun 15 – Download UK
  • Jun 26 – Tons Of Rock (NO)
  • Jul 5 – Headbangers Weekend (TR)
  • Aug 14 – Reload Festival (DE)

🌍 The Zenith Tour 2025 – Europe & UK

With After The Burial & Great American Ghost:

  • Sep 10 – Antwerp, BE
  • Sep 11 – Cologne, DE
  • Sep 12 – Hamburg, DE
  • Sep 13 – Berlin, DE
  • Sep 14 – Warsaw, PL
  • Sep 16 – Helsinki, FI
  • Sep 17 – Tampere, FI
  • Sep 19 – Stockholm, SE
  • Sep 20 – Gothenburg, SE
  • Sep 21 – Oslo, NO
  • Sep 22 – Copenhagen, DK
  • Sep 24 – Prague, CZ
  • Sep 25 – Budapest, HU
  • Sep 26 – Vienna, AT
  • Sep 27 – Munich, DE
  • Sep 28 – Zürich, CH
  • Sep 30 – Villeurbanne, FR
  • Oct 1 – Toulouse, FR
  • Oct 3 – Lisbon, PT
  • Oct 4 – Madrid, ES
  • Oct 5 – Barcelona, ES
  • Oct 7 – Paris, FR
  • Oct 8 – Tilburg, NL
  • Oct 10 – London, UK
  • Oct 11 – Manchester, UK
  • Oct 12–13 – Glasgow, UK (2 nights)

🎟️ Tickets Available Now

🩸 BLEED FROM WITHIN Is:

  • Scott Kennedy – Vocals
  • Craig Gowans – Lead Guitar
  • Steven Jones – Rhythm Guitar / Vocals
  • David Provan – Bass
  • Ali Richardson – Drums

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☠️ MARILYN MANSON Unleashes ‘One Assassination Under God’ World Tour – Fall 2025 💀

The Antichrist Superstar is back.

MARILYN MANSON, the iconic provocateur of shock rock, has announced the highly anticipated Fall 2025 return of his One Assassination Under God World Tour—following the release of his blistering 12th studio album, One Assassination Under God – Chapter 1, out now via Nuclear Blast Records.

This second leg of the tour spans North America and Europe, delivering sermons of chaos across festivals, theaters, and arenas. From Rocklahoma and Louder Than Life to Aftershock, and wrapping in Portugal, this is a global march of noise, nihilism, and unapologetic spectacle.

🎟️ Ticket Presale Begins April 2 at 10AM (Local)
🎫 General Public On Sale April 4 at 10AM (Local)
Get tickets at marilynmanson.com

🩸 WORLD TOUR DATES — ONE ASSASSINATION UNDER GOD

US DATES:
Aug 7 – Sturgis, SD – Buffalo Chip
Aug 29 – Pryor, OK – Rocklahoma
Sep 18 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life
Sep 20 – Pittsburgh, PA – Roxian Theatre
Sep 22 – St. Louis, MO – The Pageant
Sep 23 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre
Sep 25 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium
Sep 27 – Albuquerque, NM – Revel
Sep 30 – Anaheim, CA – House of Blues
Oct 1 – San Diego, CA – SOMA
Oct 3 – Las Vegas, NV – Pearl Theater
Oct 5 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival

UK / EUROPE DATES:
Oct 29 – Brighton, UK – Brighton Centre
Oct 31 – Bournemouth, UK – Windsor Hall
Nov 1 – Cardiff, UK – Utilita Arena
Nov 2 – Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena
Nov 4 – Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo
Nov 7 – London, UK – OVO Arena Wembley
Nov 9 – Nantes, FR – Zénith
Nov 11 – Paris, FR – Zénith
Nov 13 – Antwerp, BE – Lotto Arena
Nov 14 – Dusseldorf, DE – Mitsubishi Electric Halle
Nov 15 – Prague, CZ – Fortuna Sports Hall
Nov 17 – Berlin, DE – Max-Schmeling-Halle
Nov 19 – Warsaw, PL – Torwar
Nov 20 – Leipzig, DE – Quarterback Immobilien Arena
Nov 22 – Bern, CH – Festhalle Bern
Nov 23 – Grenoble, FR – Le Summum
Nov 25 – Bergamo, IT – Chorus Life Arena
Nov 27 – Barcelona, ES – Palau Olimpic de Badalona
Nov 28 – Madrid, ES – Palacio Vistalegre
Nov 30 – Lisbon, PT – Sagres Campo Pequeno

🕯 ONE ASSASSINATION UNDER GOD – CHAPTER 1

Out now on Nuclear Blast Records
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Tracklist:

  1. One Assassination Under God
  2. No Funeral Without Applause
  3. Nod If You Understand
  4. As Sick As The Secrets Within
  5. Sacrilegious
  6. Death Is Not A Costume
  7. Meet Me In Purgatory
  8. Raise The Red Flag
  9. Sacrifice Of The Mass

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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

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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

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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.

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