Finland’s modern metal force Lost Society are back. Four years after If the Sky Came Down, the band unleash their most ambitious and cinematic record yet, Hell Is A State Of Mind, arriving March 6, 2026 via Nuclear Blast.
🔥 Evolution Becomes Identity
Samy Elbanna (vocals/guitar), Arttu Lesonen (guitar), Mirko Lehtinen (bass), and Tapani Fagerström (drums) have spent years shedding expectations. From thrash beginnings to darker, more expansive territory, Lost Society have evolved with intent. This album marks the moment they stop searching and fully claim their sound.
Inspired by Finland’s fearless metal lineage, the band pushes forward without apology—modern metal that refuses comparison.
The album’s direction crystallized during the creation of “Blood Diamond,” when orchestral strings transformed a simple demo into something massive. That spark led to a record built on dramatic orchestration fused with classic metal spirit.
Tracks like the vulnerable “Is This What You Wanted” and the explosive “Kill the Light” showcase the emotional range, while bold structural twists—what the band jokingly calls “C-sections”—add unexpected intensity to songs like “No Longer Human.”
Lyrically, the album follows a journey from death and destruction toward revelation: Hell was never a place—it was a mindset.
🎚️ Big Sound, No Shortcuts
Recorded at Finnvox Studio B, the production embraces analog grit—real amps, natural drums, no artificial perfection. The scale expands further with a 40-piece Babelsberg Film Orchestra, elevating the record into cinematic territory.
The title track stands as the ultimate statement: theatrical, unpredictable, and fearless.
💀 A Defiant Statement
Hell Is A State Of Mind distills Lost Society into a singular declaration. No trends. No permission. No compromise.
After nearly a decade of silence, Dutch progressive metal innovators Textures have finally returned with Genotype—a powerful, forward-thinking album that proves the band hasn’t lost a single ounce of intensity, ambition, or emotional depth. Released today, the album arrives alongside a striking new video for the six-minute epic “Measuring the Heavens” and the launch of a massive European tour with Jinjer.
Long anticipated by fans, Genotype is not a sequel to 2016’s Phenotype—it’s a rebirth. Written entirely from scratch and self-produced, the album distills everything that defines TEXTURES into eight meticulously crafted tracks. Mixed by Forrester Savell (Karnivool, Dead Letter Circus), Genotype balances surgical technicality with emotional weight, pushing heaviness, melody, and atmosphere into new territory 💀
Measuring the Heavens: Tension as a Weapon
The newly released lyric video for “Measuring the Heavens” is a masterclass in restraint and release. Drummer Stef Broks describes the track as a deliberate exercise in tension-building—six minutes of controlled pressure before a final, punishing payoff. It’s a song that challenges patience, expectations, and comfort zones, rewarding listeners willing to go the distance.
Lyrically, Genotype speaks directly to outsiders, introverts, and those navigating unseen inner worlds. It’s an album about authenticity, resilience, and refusing to dilute who you are—music for those who exist just outside the spotlight, but burn just as bright 🔥
Genotype Tracklist
Void – 3:49
At The Edge Of Winter – 6:42
Measuring The Heavens – 6:51
Nautical Dusk – 5:35
Vanishing Twin – 5:49
Closer To The Unknown – 4:08
A Seat For The Like-Minded – 5:01
Walls of the Soul – 7:52
Formats Available
Genotype is available now in multiple physical editions, including a striking coke-bottle green splatter vinyl and a white/blue marble vinyl gatefold with printed lyric insert, as well as a classic black vinyl edition and CD digipak.
Reclaiming the Stage
TEXTURES have spent years building a fiercely loyal global following—from headlining festivals in India to becoming a fixture at European metal landmarks like Hellfest, Wacken Open Air, Graspop, and Brutal Assault. Now, they’re set to reclaim their place as one of progressive metal’s most electrifying live acts.
Kicking off today in Cologne, the band joins Jinjer and Unprocessed for an extensive 5.5-week European tour running through March 2026. As Stef Broks puts it, this tour marks a major milestone for the band—and an invitation for fans old and new to reconnect in the pit 🤘
TEXTURES European Tour Dates (with Jinjer)
January 23, 2026 – Cologne – Palladium – Germany January 24, 2026 – Tilburg – 013 – Netherlands January 25, 2026 – Brussels – Ancienne Belgique – Belgium January 27, 2026 – Glasgow – SWG3 – Scotland January 28, 2026 – Dublin – Olympia – Ireland January 29, 2026 – Manchester – O2 Ritz – England January 30, 2026 – Birmingham – O2 Institute – England January 31, 2026 – London – O2 Kentish Town Forum – England February 2, 2026 – Paris – L’Olympia – France February 3, 2026 – Lyon – Le Transbordeur – France February 4, 2026 – Toulouse – Le Bikini – France February 6, 2026 – Lisbon – LAV – Portugal February 7, 2026 – Madrid – Wagon – Spain February 8, 2026 – Bilbao – Santana 27 – Spain February 10, 2026 – Trezzo Sull’Adda – Live Club – Italy February 11, 2026 – Zürich – X-Tra – Switzerland February 12, 2026 – Stuttgart – LKA Longhorn – Germany February 13, 2026 – Wiesbaden – Schlachthof – Germany February 14, 2026 – München – Tonhalle – Germany February 16, 2026 – Budapest – Barba Negra – Hungary February 17, 2026 – Vienna – Gasometer – Austria February 19, 2026 – Prague – Sasazu – Czech Republic February 20, 2026 – Leipzig – Felsenkeller – Germany February 21, 2026 – Berlin – Astra – Germany February 22, 2026 – Warsaw – Progresja – Poland February 24, 2026 – Helsinki – Kulttuuritalo – Finland February 25, 2026 – Tampere – Tavara Asema – Finland February 27, 2026 – Stockholm – Fallan – Sweden February 28, 2026 – Oslo – Sentrum Scene – Norway March 1, 2026 – Copenhagen – Amager Bio – Denmark March 2, 2026 – Hamburg – Große Freiheit 36 – Germany
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.”
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
Rising alternative metal artist Fae Fatale is set to release her chilling new single, “Grim Reaper,” on April 4, 2025. Known for her eerie storytelling and cinematic, horror-infused visuals, Fae Fatale continues to carve her own path in the metal scene with a unique blend of industrial, alternative, and classic rock influences.
A Dark and Cathartic Musical Journey
“Grim Reaper is my own dance with death,” Fae Fatale shares. “I embraced the darkness in my mind and my experience with my own mental health. This song is a beautiful creation born from the catharsis I find in writing music, and now, it’s time to share that experience with the world.”
Blending infectious melodies, raw emotion, and heavy rock riffs, Grim Reaper cements Fae Fatale as a rising force in the alternative metal landscape. Fans of artists such as In This Moment, Motionless In White, and Evanescence will find themselves drawn to her haunting yet powerful sound.
A Visually Stunning Music Video
The single will be accompanied by a visually captivating music video that stays true to Fae Fatale’s horror-inspired aesthetic. Known for her nightmarish yet whimsically twisted cinematic visuals, this latest release promises to be an immersive experience that complements the song’s dark themes.
The Evolution of Fae Fatale
Following the success of “Lobotomy” and “Raw Meat,”Grim Reaper marks a new chapter in Fae Fatale’s evolution as she continues to redefine modern metal with bold storytelling and genre-defying compositions. With a growing social media presence and an ever-expanding fanbase, she is proving that metal is alive and thriving in 2025.
“Grim Reaper” will be available on all major streaming platforms on April 4, 2025.
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