NIBIRU RELEASE "HYPÓSTASIS"

 

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Band: NIBIRU

Album: H Y P Ó S T A S I S

Release Date: February 27th 2026

Country: Italy

Genre: Ritual Industrial / Black Ambient

Label: Argonauta Records

TRACKLIST

Azoth

Binah

Idolum

Sekhmet

Shalicu

Obeah

Ritualistic Black Voyagers NIBIRU return with their most visionary and intense album yet. Celebrating ten years of collaboration with Argonauta Records, H Y P Ó S T A S I S continues the band’s exploration of spiritual, emotional, and ritualistic soundscapes.

Nibiru forge a monolithic, ritualistic soundscape, blending the icy, spectral atmospheres of Paysage d’Hiver “Schattengang”  with the dark electronic intensity of Coil and Beherit. Sudden, unsettling bursts recall the confrontational power of Prurient and Brighter Death Now, creating an extreme, immersive experience that defies conventional genres. Their approach merges post-punk, darkwave, ambient, black metal, and occult doom, resulting in a deeply ritualistic and transformative listening journey.

With seven full-length albums and one EP behind them, NIBIRU have built a critically acclaimed discography including Caosgon, Netrayoni, Padmalotus, Qaal Babalon, Salbrox, Panspermia, Anamorphosis, and the Teloch EP. Their career highlights include appearances at Roadburn Festival 2016, Metalitalia Festival 2018, From Dust Till Doom Festival 2023, and multiple European tours, sharing stages with Oranssi Pazuzu, Uada, Nightstalker, Mortuary Drape, Mortiis, and AHAB.

H Y P Ó S T A S I S solidifies NIBIRU’s role as architects of ritualistic sound, delivering an immersive, extreme, and visionary sonic experience.

https://www.facebook.com/nibiruritual

https://www.instagram.com/nibiruritual_official/

https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords

https://www.instagram.com/argonautarecords/

METEORA RELEASE A VIDEO FOR "DARKEST LIGHT"

 

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Over recent months Hungarian symphonic metallers, Meteora, have released a trilogy of EPs - In this Silence, Broken Mind and Dissonance. They have now brought all the songs that comprised these EPs together, with an additional unreleased instrumental track, into one full length album - Darkest Light. Darkest Light will be launched with a special show at  Dürer Kert  in Budapest on January 31st and the band have unveiled a video for the album's stunning title track, which you can see now at the Meteora YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCCrBla8V6E

A remarkable song which opened the Dissonance EP, 'Darkest Light' features the talents of Sirenia guitarist Nils Courbaron.

Speaking about the video Meteora have said...

"Shot at a theater stage in Budapest, showcasing the amazing talent of Edina Molnár and Fábián Lugosi, dancers of the video who captured the convoluted feelings of the lyrics with their choreography, beautifully filmed and edited by Kill Monday Management this video is so much more than we ever hoped for!  And of course the highlight is the guest appearance of Nils Courbaron, shredmaster of Sirenia , Bloodorn and Dropdead Chaos."

Releasing a trilogy of EPs and then a full length album has been an incredible journey for Meteora, as the band have explained in a recent statement...

"We are really excited that we got to the finish line of our half year long EP releasing spree that started with In this Silence in the summer, went on to Broken Mind in the fall, and now concludes with Dissonance. Darkest Light is the culmination of these three with an additional instrumental track to set you in the mood for the title track.Thank you very much for tagging along the past half year, we hope you will like Darkest Light and meet you at one of our shows this year. Also a huge thanks to all the wonderful people who helped us in creating our new album!"

The extensive supporting cast for the Meteora's grand work has included guest guitarist Nils Courbaron, Ádám Attila Kurucz, conductor of the Meteora choir and the singers from the Hungarian National Opera, Nino Helfrich at Skull Tone Studios, Joel Wanasek, Dmitry Kim, Balázs Pálfi at Sonic Garden Studio, Dronicon Films, Kill Monday Management, Balázs Gerócs and Tamás Tombor, Zsuzsa Tóth, Ulyana Tim and AnyStone Photography - all of them playing vital roles in the realisation of this ambitious project.        

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ACIDOSIS RELEASE "ARRIVAL"

 

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Acidosis

Arrival

27 March 2026

When ACIDOSIS first tore through Miami’s underground, they were teenagers armed with cheap gear and unshakable conviction. Years later, Arrival revives those early songs not as a nostalgia act, but as a reclamation of origin. Frontperson Ben Katzman, after stints with GUERILLA TOSS, COLLEEN GREEN, and MANNEQUIN PUSSY, dug up the band’s high school material while searching for a spark and found a raw map back to the core. Together with guitarist DIEGO EDSEL, protégé-turned-ripper DEO BUDNEVICH, JONATHAN RUSTEN, and drummer HARRY SCHWARZ, ACIDOSIS re-recorded the set with sharpened intent, producer Ryan Haft at the console, and mastering by Howie Weinberg. The result is 26 minutes that feel like ignition.

“Arrival” opens with a galloping statement of purpose, the sound of a door kicking open. “They Live!” channels protest energy into speed and release, a punk-fueled surge that treats the pit as a place of solidarity. “Hostile Negotiations” turns internal conflict into a whiplash sprint, riff after riff challenging the voice that says stand still. Between the shocks, “Interlude I” offers a moonlit breath, a reflective guitar-and-bass vignette co-written by Katzman and Budnevich that frames the record’s stakes.

“Tied To The Tracks” is the catalyst, born from teenage betrayal and redirected into forward motion. It remains a Florida-cult favorite for a reason, a chorus built to be shouted back. “Mankind” hammers like machinery, a critique of profit over people with a rhythmic heft that nods to METALLICA while staying firmly ACIDOSIS. “Interlude II” primes the descent into “Deadly Fits,” a Sabbath-by-way-of-ANTHRAX rocker about self-worth and refusing desperation. Closer “Where I Stand” starts with acoustic introspection, then ascends into harmonized leads that salute CACOPHONY and the precision grind of MEGADETH, wrestling with confusion and conviction before landing on resolve.

At the heart of Arrival is a mentor and a student becoming bandmates. Katzman met Budnevich when he was 14, taught him the language of the riff, and then brought him on tour. That Ozzy and Randy dynamic powers the record’s spirit, a passing of the torch that never dims the original flame. Visuals by Juan Montoya of TORCHE and layout by Perry Shall lock the aesthetic to the music’s lineage, bright Miami strangeness meeting steel-edged classicism.

Arrival plays like a single arc. Hooks on guitars, bass, and vocals sync into a series of decisive moments, each song advancing the same narrative of pressure, reflection, and release. Fans of METALLICA, ANTHRAX, SUICIDAL TENDENCIES, MUNICIPAL WASTE, KING DIAMOND, RAMONES, HELLOWEEN, POWER TRIP, KREATOR, D.R.I., NEGATIVE APPROACH, MISFITS, and TORCHE will hear a throughline of devotion to craft and impact. The point is not retro worship. The point is remembering why this started and proving that it still matters. ACIDOSIS arrives again with Arrival, a concise, kinetic reminder that will to rock is not a phase, it is a compass.

About ACIDOSIS

ACIDOSIS is a heavy metal band originally formed in Miami by Ben Katzman and Diego Edsel during high school. Rooted in thrash, punk, and traditional metal, the band channels the spirit of teenage rebellion through sharpened musicianship and a love of riffs that hit hard and stay stuck in your head. Now based in Los Angeles, ACIDOSIS has evolved into a multigenerational lineup that includes Katzman’s former guitar student Deo Budnevich, who began touring with the band at 14 and now shreds alongside his mentor.

Known for chaotic live shows, politically-charged lyrics, and hook-driven songwriting, ACIDOSIS has shared the stage with acts like D.R.I., NEGATIVE APPROACH, and the JERRY ONLY MISFITS. After years of hiatus and other musical ventures, Katzman resurrected the band with renewed fire, recording the long-overdue debut Arrival, a collection of songs originally written in high school and reimagined with full force.

ACIDOSIS blends the power of early METALLICA and ANTHRAX with the urgency of MUNICIPAL WASTE and the melodic sensibilities of classic IRON MAIDEN. With art by JUAN MONTOYA (TORCHE) and design by PERRY SHALL (GREEN DAY, BLACK KEYS), the project is a full-circle realization of the band's past, present, and future.

This is riff worship without irony. Punk speed without slop. Metal hooks without ego. ACIDOSIS is built to shred, sweat, and scream until the tape runs out.

ACIDOSIS is:

Ben Katzman – Bass / Vocals

Diego Edsel – Guitar

Deo Budnevich – Guitar

Jonathan Rusten – Guitar

Harry Schwarz – Drums

https://www.facebook.com/Acidosisrocks

http://www.acidosis.bandcamp.com/

THE JOTUNN RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "THE DEPARTURE"

 

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Melodic deathcore band THE JOTUNN have released their newest single, “The Departure,” the final track on the upcoming physical edition of their album Summoner, out this Friday. The song serves as both a closing statement for this chapter of the band and a powerful step toward what comes next.

Originally introduced as a three-song release, Summoner Part I established the foundation of the band’s current era. The physical edition expands the album with Part II, which includes “Blood Flower,” the band’s cover of “Suicide Nation,” and now the intense and cinematic closer, “The Departure.”

The track was recorded in Michigan with producer Josh Wickman, known for his work with WITHIN THE RUINS, KING 810 and WAKING THE CADAVER. The result is a sharpened and fully realized version of THE JOTUNN’s sound, combining punishing heaviness with dark melody and atmosphere. The song highlights a band that has refined its identity and emerged stronger than ever.

An official video for “The Departure” was filmed by Tom Stumpf, who also worked on the band’s previous two records. The visual continues THE JOTUNN’s tradition of pairing their music with unsettling and cinematic imagery that deepens the emotional impact of their work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mAoozDWc9aQ

Lyrically, “The Departure” explores the disturbed mind of Ed Gein, focusing on psychological horror and mental unraveling rather than glorification. The band uses the story as a narrative lens to examine darkness, instability, and inner torment, matching the song’s intense and oppressive atmosphere.

With this release, THE JOTUNN bring the Summoner era to a powerful close while signaling a new beginning. “The Departure” represents the band at its most focused and evolved, offering a glimpse of an even heavier and more ambitious future.

About THE JOTUNN:

Based out of Cleveland and Columbus Ohio, THE JOTUNN formed in 2021 after guitarist and songwriter Shawn Kahan presented a number of demos to Paul Kahan. Soon producer Cole Martinez (ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, WHITECHAPEL, ABORTED) was on board taking up the role of bassist and producer of their music. Nick Amato (ATOMIC WITCH) performed drums on the band's debut album Graveworshipper (2022), prior to Adam Biats joining the line-up. The outfit was awarded the Columbus Artist Grant in 2023, and subsequently in 2025. THE JOTUNN's EP Summoner arrived in 2024, and is set to be followed in 2025 by two cover releases and a new original track. Cole left the band in June 2025 on good terms, leading to the arrival of Leo Debevc on guitar and Londyn Hager on bass. 

THE JOTUNN is:

Paul Kahan - Vocals

Shawn Kahan - Guitar

Leo Debevc - Guitar

Londyn Snow - Bass

Adam Biats - Drums

Links:

Streaming links: www.thejotunn.com

Bandcamp: https://jotunn.bandcamp.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheJotunnBand/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejotunnband/

Credits: 

Recording Studio: Dreadcore Productions

Produced, Engineered, Mixed and Mastered: Josh Wickman

Drum Pre-Production: Nick Hawkins

Lyrics, Song and Performance by The Jötunn

PROFANE ELEGY RELEASE "HEREZJARCHA"

 

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Profane Elegy

Herezjarcha

30 January 2026

Herezjarcha, the upcoming album from black metal outfit PROFANE ELEGY, is a harrowing, philosophical descent into sound and symbolism. Due for independent release on January 30th, 2026, Herezjarcha follows the band’s 2023 debut When All Is Nothing—an album that was praised for its blending of blackened fury and doom-laden atmosphere. With Herezjarcha, PROFANE ELEGY expands every element of their vision: heavier, more dynamic, more refined, and deeply introspective. It is a record built on contrasts—between the cosmic and the personal, defiance and decay, melody and obliteration.

The new album opens with "Exeunt Omnes", Latin for “all go out,” a phrase drawn from Shakespeare’s Richard III. The track sets the tone both musically and thematically: rich in orchestration, shifting between tragedy and violence, it meditates on fate and the cost of holding on to life in a world already retreating from you. From there, the listener is dropped into "Haunted", a tightly wound storm of existential dread. With mournful riffs and oppressive atmospheres, the song captures the terrifying clarity that comes from realizing your own mortality—how ignorance truly is bliss until that moment of awakening.

By contrast, "I AM" is anthemic in its defiance. The title, drawn from the book of Exodus, takes the phrase spoken by God—“I am that I am”—and transforms it into a proclamation of human rebellion. Blistering and furious, it's among the most direct and aggressive moments on the record. It’s followed by "As My Heart Turns to Ash", a doom-laden lament about emotional detachment and personal collapse. The instrumentation slows, opens up, and lets sorrow breathe. Here, the clean vocal passages begin to appear—haunting and human.

On "Immutable", the band turns philosophical. Lyrically, the song explores the inescapable traits and traumas we are born into. There is no comfort here—only a cold recognition of inherited darkness. Musically, it’s dynamic and shifting, a dance between melody and chaos. "And Then We Are Gone" takes this further, slowing to a funeral march and carried almost entirely by clean singing and droning instrumentation. It’s a stark meditation on impermanence—how everything we build can vanish in a heartbeat, and the world will carry on without pause.

The title track, "Herezjarcha", is the centerpiece—a sprawling, conceptual narrative about a man transformed by his own heresy. In visions and madness, he births a new ideology, becoming one with darkness in pursuit of hidden truths. It's as much spiritual journey as musical composition, with cinematic orchestration, shifting movements, and whispered incantations. And then, as the final nail, "The Accuser" closes the album with scorching intensity. Drawing from the Biblical role of Satan as prosecutor, the song is both indictment and rejection—placing judgment not on the damned, but on those who claim righteousness. It’s the moment the band fully embraces symbolic damnation and burns the sacred in fire.

Produced by J Gulick and mastered/mixed by Kevin Antreassian (Backroom Studios), Herezjarcha is more than an album—it’s a statement. It rejects genre purity in favor of vision. It fuses the atmospheric elements of black metal with the weight of doom, the precision of death metal, and the unexpected textures of orchestration and clean vocals. But above all, it is lyrically rich, thematic, and spiritually challenging.

Herezjarcha embodies an oath against complacency, a testament of defiance, and a new scripture of darkness. For fans of MAYHEM, WOODS OF YPRES, SWALLOW THE SUN, and EMPEREOR, this is not just an album. This is a new heresy.

About PROFANE ELEGY

PROFANE ELEGY is a black metal band from Bangor, Pennsylvania, formed in late 2021 by guitarist J Gulick and vocalist Mikael L. Originally conceived as a two-man studio project, the band quickly evolved into a full lineup with the addition of bassist David G and drummer Sean M in 2023. What sets PROFANE ELEGY apart is their refusal to remain confined within genre boundaries—while rooted firmly in black metal, their sound incorporates elements of death, doom, and progressive metal, often enhanced by orchestral arrangements and clean vocals.

The band’s debut album When All Is Nothing (2023) was released independently and drew attention for its blend of atmospheric aggression and emotional vulnerability. The release earned praise for its ability to move fluidly between blistering speed and melancholic melody, with Doom Heart calling it “a massive Doom delight.” Following the album’s release, PROFANE ELEGY made their live debut and began performing across the northeastern United States, including a notable support slot for Dark Funeral in late 2024.

Lyrically, the band explores themes of nihilism, mortality, philosophy, and religious symbolism—often invoking figures like Satan not as dogmatic statements, but as metaphors in a broader spiritual and existential dialogue. Their work is poetic, introspective, and often challenges the listener to confront uncomfortable truths about life, death, and belief.

Their upcoming full-length album Herezjarcha, set for release in January 2026, represents the band’s most ambitious and expansive work to date. With a more dynamic sound, deeper orchestration, and a clear conceptual throughline, the record pushes their sonic and thematic boundaries further than ever before. The album title—a made-up word meaning “arch-heretic”—encapsulates the spirit of the band: rebellious, introspective, and unafraid to question the sacred.

PROFANE ELEGY continues to forge a unique path within the underground metal scene. Blending bleak intensity with philosophical weight, they aim not just to be heard—but to be felt.

PROFANE ELEGY is:

Mikael L – Vocals, Orchestration

J Gulick – Guitars, Orchestration

David G – Bass, Orchestration

Sean M – Drums

Connect with PROFANE ELEGY:

Bandcamp: https://profaneelegy.bandcamp.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Profane-Elegy/100092367915270/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/profane_elegy/

Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/profaneelegy666

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@profaneelegy-23?si=OGKGak-ibt4gl7vK

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/68ATD5yRmlH8jtbdZQzVFy?si=4THaO3qZRQaWLZUCvS4N1Q

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/profane-elegy/1687009599

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@profaneelegy

SKULLD RELEASE "ABYSS CALL TO ABYSS"

 

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Italian death metal punks SKULLD have partnered with No Clean Singing to host the official premiere of their upcoming album, "Abyss Calls to Abyss", ahead of its official release on January 30th, 2026 via Time To Kill Records.

Through the exclusive stream, listeners can experience the band’s complete vision in one unbroken descent into their relentless blend of old-school Swedish death metal, crust punk, and hardcore. Across eight tracks, SKULLD explore the abyss as both an inner and outer dimension—a space of dissolution and regeneration, death and renewal—where personal and collective struggles collide.

Written and recorded in 2025, the album captures the band at their most inspired and urgent, combining ferocious riffs and punishing rhythms with moments of dark melody and introspection. Beneath the raw intensity lies a layered conceptual depth, reflecting on mortality, existential tension, and the shadowed corners of human experience.

Stream "Abyss Calls to Abyss" at THIS LOCATION.

Tracklist:

1. Healing the Wound

2. The Blink

3. Accabadora

4. Wear the night as a Velvet Cloak

5. Le Diable and The Snake

6. Mother Death

7. Drops of Sorrow

8. Sacred Fires

Preorders:

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/skulld-abyss-calls-to-abyss

https://skulldband.bandcamp.com/album/abyss-call-to-abyss

For fans of: Entombed, Dismember, The Crown, Trap Them, Martyrdöd

SKULLD formed in Romagna, Italy, in 2019 with the ambitious goal of blending old-school Swedish death metal with shamanic and esoteric overtones, all rooted in a strong feminist, anti-fascist, and anti-racist stance. Hailing from cities such as Cesena, Forlì, Bologna, Imola, and Milan, the members of the band have deep roots in the DIY punk and hardcore scene — a defining element of their artistic identity.

In 2020, they released their debut EP "Reinventing Darkness", a DIY co-production with various Italian and international labels, distributed throughout the underground network. The lineup featured Pamela (vocals), Monti and Rappo (guitars), Ciufs (bass), and Teo (drums). The songs, fast and razor-sharp, combine Scandinavian death metal with crust and stenchcore, evoking dark and pagan atmospheres. The EP was well received for its raw and original sound, as well as for its lyrical themes — most notably the track "Satanic Feminism", which explicitly ties death metal to political and gender awareness.

On March 20th, 2024, the band released their first full-length album "The Portal Is Open" via the French label World Eater Records. Recorded in Imola and mixed/mastered by Ulf Blomberg at Hobos Studio in Lund, Sweden, the album features eight tracks merging death and black metal with hardcore/crust influences and punk-infused vocals. The lyrics delve deeper into the concepts introduced on their debut, exploring pagan traditions, mythology, feminine archetypes, and esoteric and literary references.

In 2024, guitarist Moqi joined the band as a live replacement for Rappo, who had relocated to Berlin. He later became the sixth full-time member, contributing to the writing and recording of the band’s latest effort, "Abyss Calls To Abyss".

Line-up:

Pamela - Vocals

Monti - Guitar

Rappo - Guitar

Moqi - Guitar

Ciufs - Bass

Teo - Drums

SKULLD

https://skulldband.bandcamp.com

https://www.instagram.com/skulldband

Time To Kill Records

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/timetokillrecords/

https://www.facebook.com/timetokillrecords/

https://www.youtube.com/c/TIMETOKILLRECORDS

https://timetokillrecords.com/

TERRAMORTA RELEASE "THE FADING LUMINA´S EMBRACE"

 

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TERRAMORTA is a portuguese is a symphonic black death metal band formed in 2022. The band has released two albums: "Chronophobia" from 2024 and now "The Fading Lumina´s Embrace" in the last days of 2025.

In 2025 Terramorta revamps it's sound and appearence to embrace the vision of innevitable march of time and the consequent despair of experience of life and death. This record is about the emotions and aspirations of man,from fear of death by a terminal disease fueled by superstion to the feeling of Injustice and deep desire to rebel. In the end Terramorta brings a blend of black/death/symphonic metal with aethereal atmosphere, echoing the feelings of raw mixture of the most depraved human emotions that won't leave anyone indifferent.

"The band works with intrinsic care to the composition,the symphonies,and an exigent production.They promise an imponent live sound,with brutal instrumentals and solemn vocals."

In 26/12/2025 without any previous communication they release the second album, "The Fading Lumina’s Embrace".

Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Carlos Ribeiro at Pike Studios.

Artwork by Carlos Ribeiro.

Label – Magnus Pike Records

Recording Musicians:

Guitar and Orchestra – Carlos Ribeiro ( Nero Sangrus )

Guitar – Cris?ano Fonseca ( Sargervs )

Bass – Adriana Silvares ( Red Queen )

Drums – Robin Stone

Vocals – Dan Vesca

Song list:

1 – Baba Yaga

2 – Caronte

3 – Fog of War – special guest – Daniela Costa (Trabalhadores do Comércio)

4 – Deliberate Killing of Oneself

5 – Agent of Change – special guest – Enrico Di Lorenzo (Hideous Divinity)

6 – March of the Forsaken

7 – Sovereign of the Void

8 – Sic Semper Tyrannis

9 – Light Imprisoned – special guest – Derek Sherinian (ex-Dream Theater)

10 – The Fading Lumina’s Embrace

Links:

Fog of War – Lyric Video:

hkps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bNaSBhBkurY&list=RDMMbNaSBhBkurY&start_radio=1

BandCamp full album:

hkps://terramortaofficial.bandcamp.com/album/the-fading-luminas-embrace

Facebook: hkps://www.facebook.com/terramorta.official

Instagram: hkps://www.instagram.com/terramorta.official/

VANISHMENT RELEASE "AND NOW WE DIE"

 

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Band: Vanishment

Album: And Now We Die

Release Date: January 23, 2026

Country: USA

Genre: Heavy/Thrash Metal

Label: M-Theory Audio

VANISHMENT take pride in delivering a combination of DIY attitude, relentlessly heavy songs and a face-melting live experience that leaves an indelible mark upon all in its path. Consisting of members who participated in past bands like Himsa, Lair Of The Minotaur, Hell Promise, Trial, Earthen Grave and more the group brings a maturity and understanding without losing its primal edge that mixed with their melodic values concocts an infectious combination sure to appeal to a variety of metalheads young and old.

VANISHMENT are a powerful and ripping new band from the suburbs of Seattle that play a combo of hard ‘n fast and slow ‘n heavy riffs never forgetting the harmony and thunder, the power and the groove. Their new album ‘And Now We Die’ will release January 23, 2026. Pre-Order CD, limited-edition green colored vinyl and only 100 cassettes now HERE https://lnk.to/vanishment

VANISHMENT began in 2019 taking inspiration from classic thrash and heavy metal bands like Metallica, Iron Maiden, Megadeth and Judas Priest, the group spent several months between 2020-2021 writing, rehearsing and eventually recording their debut effort, ‘No More Torture,’ which was self-released in 2023. The album displayed the band’s raw energy and aggressive sound, and was met with a tsunami of critical praise. Playing numerous shows through the Pacific Northwest, performing alongside Warbringer, Flotsam & Jetsam, Mutoid Man, Accused A.D., Haunt, Anthares, Solicitor, and Blighted Eye as well as their new label-mates in Silver Talon and Lacabra. In between shows, VANISHMENT continued to write what would become their second album recording with Nicholas Wilbur (Sumac, Mamiffer) at Anacortes Unknown, mixed by drummer Chris Wozniak and mastered by Alan Douches (Three Inches of Blood, Baroness, Darkest Hour).

VANISHMENT

Rob Ropkins – vocals

Brian Johnson – guitar

Jeremy McAllister – guitar

Nate Baker – bass

Chris Wozniak – drums

For more info:

www.facebook.com/vanishment.seattle

www.instagram.com/vanishmentseattle

www.vanishment.bandcamp.com

www.m-theoryaudio.com

OBVURT RELEASE NEW VIDEO: "PATIENCE"

 

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OBVURT Unleash New Video “Patience” – A Testament to Resilience and Reinvention

Quebec City, Canada — Canadian death metal innovators Obvurt return with their crushing new single “Patience,” out now via Brutal Mind . Known for their boundary-pushing approach to technical death metal, Obvurt continue to redefine the genre with fresh ideas, fearless experimentation, and deeply personal songwriting.

Following the acclaim of their 2022 debut full-length Triumph Beyond Adversity ( Unique Leader Records ), and their 2025 sophomore effort An Alternate Dimension ( Brutal Mind ), the band shows no signs of slowing down. “Patience” stands as a bold example of frontman Philippe Drouin’s commitment to innovation—marking the first song he ever composed on his now-signature double-guitar .

  “The writing process changed everything for me,” Drouin explains. “The double-guitar opened a whole new dimension of sound. No chugs, no tremolos—only hammer-ons and pull-offs. It forced me to rethink what brutal riffs could be.”

Obvurt have built their reputation not only on their ferocious musicianship but also on their spirit of resilience. After releasing their debut EP The Beginning in 2021, the band made headlines for performing an unorthodox set in front of an elementary school class where Drouin once worked as a teacher. Since then, they’ve endured lineup changes and challenges, but emerged stronger than ever with their current lineup:

Philippe Drouin - Guitars

Enzo Roussel - Bass

Michel Gagné Bouchard (Mitch) - Drummer

Drawing inspiration from icons like Decapitated, Suffocation, and Dying Fetus , Obvurt continue to carve their own identity in the death metal underground. Drouin’s personal journey—relearning guitar left-handed after injury, and adapting his technique to the radical double-guitar—is woven directly into the DNA of “Patience.”

The song embodies both struggle and endurance, channeling the very perseverance that defines Obvurt’s path. Fans got an early taste of this spirit with the recent single “Hold On To Hope,” inspired by Jason Becker’s resilience in the face of ALS. “Patience” takes that same ethos of survival and determination and pushes it into heavier, more brutal terrain.

With “Patience” and An Alternate Dimension , Obvurt prove that death metal can be more than brutality for brutality’s sake—it can be a canvas for meaning, innovation, and unbreakable will.

Listen to “Patience” now via Brutal Mind and prepare to experience Obvurt in an entirely new dimension.

For fans of: Decapitated, Suffocation, Dying Fetus

Label: Brutal Mind

Streaming here https://brutalmind.bandcamp.com/album/an-alternate-dimension

Check out the video:

https://youtu.be/9rO-lq2XN-I

Follow Obvurt Online:

https://www.facebook.com/Obvurt/

https://www.instagram.com/obvurt/

https://x.com/obvurt

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2CtWWb0OxVJ9c7AxSa3J2g

https://brutalmind.bandcamp.com/album/an-alternate-dimension

https://open.spotify.com/album/0WAHzbaO4h76PDVtRZbbt6

EVIL AGE RELEASE "EVIL NEVER SLEEPS"

 

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EVIL AGE

Evil Never Sleeps

CDN Records

16 January 2026

A new force in extreme metal rises from the shadows with the unveiling of EVIL AGE and their new single Evil Never Sleeps, set to shake the foundations of the death metal genre. Hailing from the depths of the Niagara Escarpment, this formidable band has officially signed with CDN Records and unleashed their debut single, “Evil Never Sleeps,” which is now available for streaming and purchase at CDN Records.

With a sound that combines ancient, suffocating heaviness with feral speed, EVIL AGE creates a sonic experience that crawls, stomps, and strikes without mercy. Their music carries an unmistakable aura of darkness, echoing the sensation of something old awakening beneath stone and steel. The album promises to deliver exactly what its name suggests: an unrelenting assault of fast, aggressive, crushing speed and heaviness. EVIL AGE doesn’t just play metal—they summon it, dragging listeners into a darker era where decay, power, and chaos reign supreme. Standout tracks like the title single “Evil Never Sleeps” exemplify their raw energy and haunting themes, a testament to their powerful artistry.

For fans of: Hellripper, Midnight, Plague Dogs

About EVIL AGE:

Forged in the shadows of the Niagara Escarpment, EVIL AGE emerges as a new titan in the death metal scene. With their relentless sound and captivating stage presence, they are poised to dominate the genre. Their music is a journey into the depths of darkness, captivating audiences with its intensity and ferocity.

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