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Lost Society Redefine Modern Metal with Hell Is A State Of Mind

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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.

March 6, 2026. Modern metal evolves again.

Deep Dive into the Universe of Lost Society

Official Website – Facebook – Instagram – X – YouTube – Spotify – Apple Music – Nuclear Blast

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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.

🔗 Deep Dive into the Universe of BLACKBRIAR:

🌐 Website
📘 Facebook
📷 Instagram
🐦 X (Twitter)
🎥 YouTube
🎵 Spotify
💿 Bandcamp