King810 is thrilled to announce the release of their latest track, ‘I DON’T MIND,’ from K7. The new single, a grunge-inspired anthem, is now available with both audio and video on all streaming platforms. This marks the latest release from the band, inviting fans to dive in and share their thoughts.
The group is currently busy playing a string of sold-out shows in the UK before returning home to begin their next journey. This includes their annual WEEKEND WITH KING events, followed by the BLOOD RUM & RHYTHM tour. Tickets and VIP packages are still available for all upcoming dates.
The German dark electro-pop duo Rotersand has just released their new single, “Private Firmament (I Fell For You),” available today, June 7th, 2025. This powerful track serves as a preview of their highly anticipated new album, “Don’t Become The Thing You Hated,” set for release on August 8th via Metropolis Records (North America) and Trisol (Rest of World). This will be their first full-length studio record since How Do You Feel Today? in March 2020.
Explaining the meaning behind the new single, the band states: “Human nature is not binary, but algorithm-induced communication forces us to choose virtual sides to stimulate emotions and click rates. Yes or no, black or white, for or against, one or the other. Ultimately, we sit in our post-fact, post-science, post-truth private firmaments with nothing in common other than the cold light of screens pretending to shine for us. We say, leave the private firmaments and dance with us, with real faces under real stars.”
‘Don’t Become the Thing You Hated’ sees the Hamburg-based act (comprised of Rascal Nikov and Krischan Jan-Eric Wesenberg) return with an album that is as much a cultural critique as it is a musical statement. In a world increasingly defined by division, alienation, and existential anxiety, the duo casts a sharp eye on the psychological toll of our times and issues a warning. The message is clear: in fighting what we oppose, we risk becoming it ourselves.
Musically, the album is a masterclass in synthesis, melding sonic sophistication with visceral emotional impact. Navigating seamlessly between intricate sound design and tightly constructed rhythmic frameworks, these are layered with melodic hooks that are as intellectually engaging as they are dancefloor-ready. The album soundscape is dark yet resolutely hopeful and explores a dynamic spectrum of styles, from propulsive electro with surgically crisp beats and brooding industrial textures to anthemic, almost dreamlike interludes. Each track reveals itself as a meticulously crafted entity, constantly surprising the listener yet never straying from its emotional nucleus.
The song lyrics address themes of disillusionment, anger, and the fragile line between resistance and complicity. Indeed, the album title itself functions as a thesis statement that confronts listeners with a central dilemma of our era – how do we oppose injustice without replicating its methods or mindset? Rotersand offer no easy answers, but instead encourage a kind of inner vigilance; a conscious rejection of the very forces that threaten to erode empathy, nuance, and individual integrity.
What sets this album apart is its rare ability to operate on multiple levels. Not only is it a compelling club record, it is also a philosophical commentary on the state of the world and the psyche. The duo have crafted a work that challenges the listener to not only hear, but to think and feel more deeply. With ‘Don’t Become the Thing You Hated’, they reaffirm their position as one of the most thoughtful and forward-looking acts in the dark electronic music genre.
FLESH FIELD, the acclaimed electro-industrial project led by Ian Ross, has just released a new single, “Where Angels Go To Die,” out today, May 30th. This track is lifted from a remastered reissue of their 1999 debut album, “Viral Extinction,” which is set to arrive on June 27th via Metropolis Records.
“It was written in apocalyptic language as a bleak reflection on disillusionment, spiritual decay and loss of belief,” Ross reflects. “Musically, however, it was designed to sound darkly angelic.”
About “Viral Extinction” Reissue:
“Viral Extinction” Tracklisting:
Heretic
Inside
Overload
The Plague
Silicon Skies
Where Angels Go To Die
Prophecy
My Saviour
Utopia
Animal
Fallen Angel
Cyberchrist
Prophecy (Nostrothomas A23 Mix)
My Saviour (Violated Beauty Remix)
About FLESH FIELD:
Flesh Field was founded in Ohio in the mid-90s by composer Ian Ross. Renowned for its widescreen cinematic sound achieved by blending synths, percussion, guitar, and sampled choir, the group’s music soon earned plaudits for its aggressive approach and subsequently featured in a number of film/TV soundtracks and video games. Having retired the name in 2011, Ross eventually relocated to Virginia, where he resurrected Flesh Field to issue an album entitled ‘Voice of the Echo Chamber’ in late 2023 and the companion piece ‘Voice Of Reason’ EP in April 2024.
Their debut album, ‘Viral Extinction’, was released three years later, earning glowing reviews for its brutal and aggressive sound, while some of its songs were subsequently remixed by several contemporaries (including scene leaders Covenant) and issued together with some new songs on the album-length ‘Redemption’ EP in 2000.
Highlighting the band’s compositional skills with bombastic symphonic elements and intricate synth and percussion programming, 2001’s ‘Belief Control’ solidified Flesh Field’s status as a band to be reckoned with. It also led to the group signing to Metropolis Records for the US release of their third album, ‘Strain’. With new layers of acoustic and electronic percussion, guitar, and choral effects added into the mix, these elements resulted in an an epic and anthemic feel to a record that was acclaimed by fans and critics alike.
Then, silence. For almost two decades, Flesh Field lay dormant, even as numerous tracks from their catalog were placed in the soundtracks of films including ‘The Mill’, TV shows such as ‘True Blood’, and video games like ‘Project Gotham Racing’. ‘Voice Of The Echo Chamber’ suddenly appeared in 2023; a concept work with each of its ten tracks representing stages of political radicalization and violence, it was followed by an album length companion piece EP entitled ‘Voice Of Reason’.
Metal Blade Records is thrilled to welcome Tasmanian death metal behemoths PSYCROPTIC to its esteemed roster for the release of their forthcoming new full-length album. To mark the occasion, the band has just unleashed their new video and single, “Architects Of Extinction.”
PSYCROPTIC stands as Australia’s most globally respected death metal act for a quarter-century. When the history of technical metal is written, PSYCROPTIC will undoubtedly claim a hefty chapter. They carved their path into the underground in the late ’90s and have consistently pushed the genre forward with their dense riff jungles, bursting into powerfully rhythmic grooves and blasts. The profound talent of brothers Joe (guitar) and Dave Haley (drums) anchors their sound. Joe’s esoteric picking style weaves hooks that ensnare listeners, while Dave’s pulsating rhythms provide the backbone. Their level of synchronization is unparalleled, a testament to decades of playing together. The telepathic performance is only matched by the precise contributions of Todd Stern on bass and the charismatic roar of Jason Peppiatt. Like true masters, they make the impossible look impossibly easy.
Guitarist Joe Haley comments on the signing: “Having grown up listening to countless amazing bands on the Metal Blade roster, the label had a big impact on shaping who we are as musicians, essentially becoming an integral part of our creative DNA. From the early days of picking up our instruments to finding our own sound as a band, Metal Blade has always represented the pinnacle of heavy music and a place where groundbreaking artists are created and thrive. So we’re beyond honored to announce that we’re officially joining the Metal Blade family – a surreal and humbling moment for all of us in PSYCROPTIC. We’re currently in the final stages of finishing our new album, and we can’t wait to share what we’ve been working on. To kick off this awesome new chapter on the right note, we’re dropping our brand-new single, ‘Architects Of Extinction.’ Enjoy.”
Bassist Todd Stern adds, “As PSYCROPTIC prepares to release our ninth full-length studio album, we couldn’t be more excited about the fact that we’ve joined forces with the one and only Metal Blade Records, who will be handling its release. We feel that at this point in our career, both the timing and the fit are seemingly perfect. Metal Blade and its roster have always been exceptional, and we are very grateful and humbled to join such a legendary list of artists that have been part of the label’s family throughout the ages. We are adding the final touches on our next record, but in the meantime we have something savory prepared: a dense, hard-hitting single entitled ‘Architects Of Extinction.’ Get ready for the golden age of Tasmania’s most prolific metal band!”
Watch PSYCROPTIC’s “Architects Of Extinction” video HERE.
Next week, PSYCROPTIC will kick off a host of Summer performances throughout Australia and Europe. See all confirmed dates below.
PSYCROPTIC Live:
6/06/2025 Republic Bar – Hobart, AU
6/07/2025 Royal Oak – Launceston, AU
6/08/2025 Pub Rock Diner – Devonport, AU
6/10/2025 Magnet House – Perth, AU
6/11/2025 Lion Arts – Adelaide, AU
6/13/2025 170 Russell – Melbourne, AU
6/14/2025 Metro Theatre – Sydney, AU
6/15/2025 Princess Theatre – Brisbane, AU
7/26/2025 Tolminator – Tolmin, SI
7/27/2025 Backstage Free & Easy – München, DE
7/28/2025 Vaudeville – Lindau, DE
7/29/2025 Garage – Saarbrücken, DE
7/30/2025 Hellraiser – Leipzig, DE
8/02/2025 Manchester Academy – Manchester, UK
8/05/2025 La Eventhalle – Cham, DE
8/07/2025 Brutal Assault – Jaromer, CZ
8/09/2025 Alcatraz – Kortrijk, BE
8/10/2025 Hall Of Fame – Tilburg, NL
Most bands take a few albums to find their feet, but PSYCROPTIC’s first two releases were underground classics: The Isle Of Disenchantment (2001, self-released) and The Scepter Of The Ancients (2003, Unique Leader). Vocalist Matthew Chalk and bassist Cameron Grant were part of the first squad who joined the Haleys on their quest for perfection. A relentless touring schedule emerged in Australia, including legendary appearances at Canberra’s Metal For The Brain festival. Normally this would be the high point for an Australian metal band. Two albums out, successful shows, who could ask for more?
Tasmania couldn’t contain them, and as it turned out, neither could Australia. Their first overseas tour was Europe in 2004. Matthew was replaced on vocals by Jason Peppiatt, and PSYCROPTIC went on to record Symbols Of Failure (2006, Neurotic). The band expanded their sound with Ob (Servant) (2008, Nuclear Blast), bringing in ambience and atmosphere, then The Inherited Repression (2012, Nuclear Blast) introduced the powerful neck-cracking grooves that would mark their sound going forward.
It also introduced them to touring the US with their first happening in 2010. This pushed their lust for the road to new levels, smashing audiences and stupefying musicians around the planet. They’re unique among death metal bands in that it’s almost pointless to try and list the festivals and countries they’ve visited, let alone the bands they’ve played with. It can be condensed to “everyone, everywhere.” Official estimates are at forty countries.
PSYCROPTIC solidified their American relationship by signing to Prosthetic Records in 2014, replacing Cameron on bass with US legend Todd Stern in 2015, then releasing their self-titled album in the same year. At this point something indefinable clicked, and the band unleashed As The Kingdom Drowns (2018), a clear step up from their previous work. Divine Council (2022) proved that this wasn’t a new level for the band – it’s a new normal. Origin vocalist Jason Keyser, long considered a part of PSYCROPTIC’s extended family, contributed vocals to Divine Council as well as the upcoming new material. Keyser remains a session and live vocalist on select tours.
Signing to the legendary Metal Blade Records for their forthcoming full-length album – there is no slowing down. PSYCROPTIC are no longer the local Australian band made good: they are a global powerhouse with a footprint the size of the world, nothing left to prove, and an endless commitment to finding ways to rock you as hard as technically possible.
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