CNOC AN TURSA RELEASE "A CRY FOR THE SLAIN"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

CNOC AN TURSA – A CRY FOR THE SLAIN

LABEL: APOCALYPTIC WITCHCRAFT

RELEASE DATE: APRIL 24th 2026

“Let warlocks grim an' wither'd hags

Tell how wi' you on ragweed nags

They skim the muirs an' dizzy crags

Wi' wicked speed;

And in kirk-yards renew their leagues,

Owre howket dead.”

- Robert Burns – Address To The Devil

Eight years on from their last album, The Forty Five, Scotland’s Cnoc An Tursa have returned with an evocative tribute to the history, the folklore, the unique magic of their homeland. With their characteristic blend of fierce black metal and traditional melodies they have conjured up a set of songs that bring together mourning and defiance, mystery and fear, pride and passion. It is rare for a band to return from years of silence with an album that represents a new creative peak in their story, but with A Cry For The Slain that is exactly what Cnoc An Tursa have achieved. Speaking about their aims with this album, the band have said,

"With this new album we feel like we are going back to our roots with a more guitar driven style and bringing back some of the folk elements musically and lyrically which was the original inspiration for the band."

And by looking back they have found the way forward, reigniting their fire and forging an album that will resonate through the years to come.

‘Na Fir Ghorma’ with its haunting guitar notes and sense of dignity and sorrow opens the door to A Cry For The Slain, ushering you into the furious opening blast of ‘The Caoineag’. Steeped in bardic tradition and storytelling this majestic track introduces the listener to a highland banshee who foretells death and tragedy and sings her laments beside the deep lochs and chill waterfalls. With the Caoineag’s song atmosphere rises like mountain mists, enshrouding and transporting while the captivating melodies conjured by Cnoc An Tursa lead us into a different world. ‘Cailleach And The Guardians Of The Seven Stones’ is a magnificent, sweeping tribute to the goddess of winter who shapes the landscape with her hammer, the ghost of Thin Lizzy’s ‘Emerald’ dancing in its Gaelic reels. A stunning guitar solo adorns the multifaceted track that captures the power, allure, mystery and terror of the blood thirsty ‘Baobhan Sith’, while the thundering energy of ‘Am Fear Liath Mòr’ takes you to the mountain passes of the Cairngorms, haunted by a giant presence…“I can hear the footsteps behind me, I can see the Big Grey Man”… And nestled amongst all the stories and ‘Address To The Devil’s epic dark poetry, we find first single, ‘Alba In My Heart’ – a pledge of allegiance, a song of devotion to Cnoc An Tursa’s beloved Scotland. There’s a raised fist and a strength of spirit in the blood stirring melodies and the rolling rhythms, in the riffs tumbling down like mountain streams. The authenticity of emotion in this song is undeniable. By the time ‘The Nine Maidens Of Dundee’ leads us down from the peaks once more, with a head full of dreams and a belief that magic may still exist in the less travelled glens of the northlands, the sheer power of Cnoc An Tursa’s return has become abundantly clear. A Cry For The Slain is a breathtaking album, a beacon burning in the night of mundane modernity, calling to those of us who want more than we’ve been sold.

With the intuitive mastering of Jaime Gomez Arellano (Paradise Lost, Primordial, Hexvessel etc) bringing depth and vigour to every note, A Cry For The Slain smoulders with sonic intensity and all the emotion and secrets of its narrative are captured in the evocative artwork of Olga Kann (Winteria, Withered Land, Ruadh etc) that adorns its cover. Apocalyptic Witchcraft will release this monumental album on April 24th and the defiant cry of Cnoc An Tursa will echo through the landscape once more.

“When thowes dissolve the snawy hoord,

An' float the jinglin icy-boord,

Then water-kelpies haunt the foord

By your direction,

An' nighted trav'lers are allur'd

To their destruction.”

- Robert Burns – Address To The Devil

Line-up:

Alan Buchan - Vocals

Rene McDonald Hill - Guitars, Keyboards

Bryan Hamilton - Drums

Genre: Black/Folk Metal

For fans of: Primordial | Winterfylleth | Saor | Forefather

Further Information:

https://www.facebook.com/cnocantursa/

https://instagram.com/cnocantursaband

https://apocalypticwitchcraft.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/apocalypticwitchcraftrecordings

FADED REMEMBRANCE RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "SHADOWHAUNT"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

A little over a year after the release of their third album, "Dying Age", Hungarian Atmospheric Doom project Faded Remembrance is set to release their new album, "The Blessing of Downfall", on 15 May on the Bitume Prods label.

Following the release of their first single last month, Faded Remembrance has unveiled "Shadowhaunt", a second track from the album. The single is available on streaming platforms, and the music video is available on YouTube

🎧 https://kasurl.com/d6sCf

📺 https://youtu.be/IlIgfdsqohM

For fans of heavy, atmospheric music reminiscent of Pan Thy Monium.

Faded Remembrance is a solo musical project of Doom / Death / Gothic / Melodic and Atmospheric Black Metal founded in early 2020 by Tamas Albert in Győr (Raab), in the northwest of Hungary.

Its music is rooted in the vibrations of Doom / Death / Gothic the old school of the 90s and the first decade of the 21st century with bands like: Anathema, early Paradise Lost, Sear Bliss, Candlemass, Cathedral, Death, Carcass, My Dying Bride, Moonspell, Celtic Frost, The Blood Divine...

Composition, recording, instruments - Tamás Géza Albert

Mixing and mastering - Tamás Géza Albert

Artworks - Tamás Géza Albert

For more information on Faded Remembrance 👇

https://linktr.ee/fadedremembrance

Links to the label 👇

https://www.bitume-prods.fr

https://www.facebook.com/share/17D5dKUqp1/

https://www.instagram.com/bitumeprods

SEWER ALTAR RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "CRYONAUT SLUDGE"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Finnish death-grind provocateurs SEWER ALTAR have unveiled their new single, "Cryonaut Sludge", offering a further glimpse into their upcoming debut full-length, "Fever Dreams of Vengeance", set for release on April 24th, 2026.

Building on the momentum of their earlier material, the track delivers a dense and punishing blend of death-grind ferocity and hardcore-infused groove, showcasing the band’s ability to balance sheer aggression with sharp, memorable songwriting.

Stream "Cryonaut Sludge" HERE.

Following the critical acclaim of their 2024 demo, the band returns with a record that expands upon their earlier vision, delivering a relentless surge of death-grind sharpened with hardcore intensity.

"Fever Dreams of Vengeance" is both punishing and playful, balancing ferocious riffs and blastbeats with a sense of dynamism that keeps listeners engaged from start to finish. The album’s compact, high-octane tracks are crafted for impact, combining the brutality of grindcore with the groove and energy of hardcore, creating moments that are as likely to trigger moshing as they are to impress with precision and creativity.

Serrated and tight, yet bursting with infectious hooks, the songs on "Fever Dreams of Vengeance" are a testament to SEWER ALTAR’s command of their sound. The record thrives on immediacy, offering short, sharp bursts of aggression that translate perfectly to the live stage, where the band’s intensity and charisma can be fully felt. Every track is meticulously arranged to balance chaos and cohesion, ensuring that the listener is swept up in the energy without ever losing clarity or direction.

Lyrically, SEWER ALTAR delves into death metal themes of defilement and horror, intertwining them with the pervasive malaise of sociopolitical inequality. The band reclaims the societal irreverence and paranoia aimed at the lower classes, embracing it as a spiritual totem that guides the album’s dark and uncompromising vision.

SEWER ALTAR's debut album "Fever Dreams of Vengeance" will be released this spring on multiple formats: CD via 783Label and Hecatombe Records, LP via 783Label, Hecatombe Records and 7Degrees Records, and tape via Iron Corpse Productions.

Recorded with an emphasis on raw power and clarity, "Fever Dreams of Vengeance" presents SEWER ALTAR as a band capable of fusing grindcore ferocity with hardcore accessibility, producing music that is punishing yet irresistibly fun. The album marks a bold step forward from the demo, establishing the band as one of Finland’s most exciting new extreme acts and promising to leave an indelible mark on fans of uncompromising underground death-grind.

For fans of: Terrorizer, Bolt Thrower, Weekend Nachos, Spazz

Tracklist:

01. Landfill Sky Burial

02. Tachanka Drive-by

03. Altar in the Sewers

04. Fencewalkin Cheetah

05. 18 and Death

06. Deadw8

07. Cryonaut Sludge

08. Resilient Like a Disease

09. Outnumbered

10. Slave Driver Smile

11. Writing on the Wall

Line-up:

Vermis Animus - Bass, Lead Vocals

Deströyer 161 - Guitars, Vocals

R. Charon - Drums

SEWER ALTAR

https://seweraltar.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sewer_altar/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559579033698

7Degrees Records (D)

https://www.7degrees-records.de/

https://www.7degreesrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.7DegreesRecords

https://www.instagram.com/7degreesrecords

Hecatombe Records (ES)

https://www.instagram.com/hecatombe_records

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063571814325

783 Label (UK)

https://www.783label.com/

https://www.facebook.com/783label

https://www.instagram.com/783label/

Iron Corpse (FI)

https://www.ironcorpse.com/

https://ironcorpse.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/cultoftheironcorpse

THE MODERN AGE SLAVERY RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO: "THE WAR WITHIN"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

THE MODERN AGE SLAVERY Release "The War Within" Single/Video!

Reggio Emilia (IT) - Italian Deathcore titans, The Modern Age Slavery, have released new single, "The War Within," the second single from forthcoming EP, 1969 | No One Jokes at God. The EP is the second of a release trilogy (more on that below).

The official video for "The War Within" is available at: youtu.be/RmbwP5iHjOY

The song is available on all major streaming platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Tidal.

The phrases that best summarise "The War Within," in their simplicity, are 'we are not that evil, in the end' and 'it’s always darkest, before the dawn.' The song talks about an encounter between generations and the forgiveness of the new generation towards the old one. It recalls the concept of the band's second album Requiem For Us All, though allowing for a new dawn and forgiveness for the past mistakes.

The story begins 2022 when The Modern Age Slavery embarked on an new exciting adventure, a trilogy of pieces of art in the death-metal scenario. The band idea is to portray human self-imposed slavery along three different eras in men’s history. Indeed, 2023 album, 1901 | The First Mother released via Fireflash Records / Atomic Fire - represented the very first chapter of the trilogy. The album concept was inspired by writers and philosophers belonging to the so-called “modern age,” 1901 being the year in which Queen Victoria passed away.

That brings us to the second chapter of the trilogy, 1969 | No One Jokes at God, recalling the symbolic beginning of the hipster culture at Woodstock and the rapid switch of equality ideals to the actual worldwide decay that has inevitably followed.

The EP was produced by The Modern Age Slavery with engineering duties undertaken by the band’s guitar player, Luca Cocconi, along with Simone Sighinolfi (who took care also of mixing and mastering at Audiocore Studio, near Parma, Italy).

The 1969 | No One Jokes at God EP is targeted for a Fall 2026 release.

FFO: Thy Art Is Murder, Fit For An Autopsy, Cattle Decapitation

Credits:

Music: Recording, mixing and mastering by Luca Cocconi e Simone Sighinolfi at Audiocore Studio.

Video by Desi S.

Guest appearance on drums: Davide Tomadini.

Cover art by Ludovico Cioffi.

Band Photo Credit: Seth Abrikoos

Line-up:

Giovanni Berselli - Vocals

Luca Cocconi - Rhythm Guitar

Ludovico Cioffi - Lead Guitar

Mirco Bennati - Bass

Federico Leone - Drums

BIO:

Emerging amidst a sea of deathcore, Italy’s THE MODERN AGE SLAVERY separated themselves from therest with their visceral sense of the genre. Coming equipped with grinding blast beats, merciless brutal vocals and slaughtering rapid-fire double bass patterns their sound developed and became increasingly unique over time. After the release of their demo, which was chosen as “Demo of the Month” by Rock Hard Germany, they got signed to Napalm Records.

Then, thanks to significant acclaim from the metal world, THE MODERN AGE SLAVERY extensively toured across Europe both as headliners and as supporting act, along with CANNIBAL CORPSE, DYING FETUS, OBSCURA, MALEVOLENT CREATION, VOMITORY. The band also played selected shows with FLESHGOD APOCALYPSE, SEPULTURA, DECAPITATED, SUICIDE SILENCEand many more.

The release of the second album -Requiem For Us All- pushed their death metal war machine one step forward, this time with a fierce mix of blazingly fast drumming, technical riffing, epic atmospheres, and crushing groove. Listed as the best metal album of the year by MetalSucks, it brought the band on tour again with bands, such as GORGOROTH, VITAL REMAINS, HYPOCRISY, plus many gigs on national soil. Their last full-length album -Stygian- represented a new chapter in the sound of the band, introducing blackmetal riffing, keyboards, atmospheres, and orchestral elements.

Owing to such efforts, the band got once again acclaimed around Europe, co-headlining shows with INGESTED and supporting VADER and ENTOMBED A.D. Before the pandemic, they shared stages with JINJER, DECAPITATED, INCITE, and they are currently hitting the road again, having played in big festivals with SLIPKNOT, SABATON, BEHEMOTH, and many more.

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instagram.com/the_modern_age_slavery

youtube.com/c/TheModernAgeSlavery

themodernageslaveryofficial.bandcamp.com

open.spotify.com/artist/6CUeAFW09AyJIw2V4ySxTC

music.apple.com/us/artist/the-modern-age-slavery/294671567

tidal.com/artist/3617873

deezer.com/us/artist/154292

CAGED BASTARD RELEASE "LIGHTHOUSE"

 

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CAGED BASTARD is an experimental extreme music one-man band founded by Muhammad Oun in 2018. The project initially began as a blackened hardcore/grindcore band with crust punk influences. Over time, Muhammad started pushing the boundaries of extreme "metal" by incorporating non metal musical elements and unconventional sounds into his compositions. This marked the beginning of his exploration into experimental extreme music, where he continually challenges and redefines the traditional confines of the genre.

Since 2019 the project has explored the intersection between extreme metal, noise, drone, ambient textures and other non metal sonic elements. This approach allows the music to move beyond strict genre boundaries while maintaining the intensity and atmosphere associated with extreme music.

Caged Bastard is entirely self-produced. Muhammad Oun is a multi-instrumentalist, responsible for guitar, bass, synth/noise, drum programming, as well as recording, mixing, and mastering. During live performances, he uses playback for drums and bass while delivering live guitar, vocals, noise generation, and effect manipulation.

LIGHTHOUSE is CAGED BASTARD´s fourth full length album. Recorded in November 2025 the album explores pressure, restraint and the transmutation of external negativity into a powerful internal structure, something a human being can return to when chaos intensifies.

The first 4 tracks were intentionally composed to feel dense and claustrophobic, almost like moving inside a block of solid concrete. The music emphasized weight, repetition and compression creating an atmosphere where tension builds slowly and deliverately rather than exploding outward.

Across these compositions the sound moves between oppressive heaviness, hypnotic repetition, and vast atmospheric passages. Elements of extreme metal, drone, and experimental textures are used to construct a sonic environment that feels both confrontational and meditative.

The final track, "The Wayfarer, serves as an instrumental closing piece that opens the space after the intensity of the previous compositions, allowing the listener to step outside the structure and observe it from a distance.

With "Lighthouse", the project continues to explore extreme music as a form of architecture where pressure, discipline and restraint shape something capable of standing firm against the surrounding storm.

https://www.facebook.com/cagedbastard/

https://www.instagram.com/caged_bastard/

https://cagedbastard.bandcamp.com/

FALSE MESSIAH RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "IRON SKY"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

False Messiah Unleashes “Iron Sky” – First Single from Upcoming Album Seven (Out June 19)

Presave and stream: https://idol-io.ffm.to/ironsky

Prepare for impact. False Messiah, the visionary force in cinematic symphonic dark metal, announces the release of Iron Sky , the first single from their highly anticipated album Seven , dropping June 19 via Semetery Records.

Iron Sky is more than a track—it’s a declaration. Rooted in the raw energy of death and thrash metal while embracing modern sonic sophistication, the song constructs a dystopian universe where technology rises as the ultimate false messiah. As mass surveillance, automation, and algorithmic governance shape society, Iron Sky confronts humanity with a stark choice: submission or conscious resistance.

Musically, False Messiah constructs a massive soundscape, fusing dark orchestral arrangements, piercing modern guitars, electronic textures, and ritualistic atmospheres. The result is a seamless bridge between symphonic grandeur and extreme metal intensity, creating a narrative-driven, almost conceptual experience that invites listeners into a fully realized dystopian mythology.

At the heart of Seven , of which Iron Sky is the opening fracture, False Messiah rejects the notion of providential salvation. The message is clear: question systems, refuse false saviors, and embrace lucid survival in an age where apocalypse is manufactured and resilience is revolutionary.

Fans of Nightwish, Within Temptation, Epica, Amaranthe, Lord of the Lost, and In This Moment will find themselves drawn into this expansive, cinematic metal journey.

Pre-save and stream Iron Sky now: https://idol-io.ffm.to/ironsky

Genres: Cinematic Symphonic Dark Metal

Label: Semetery Records

Check them out on YouTube and subscribe:

https://youtu.be/RCxi748b25s

Connect: 

https://www.facebook.com/share/1BTGhUpDfU/

https://www.instagram.com/false.messiah.666

HELLEVATE RELEASE "KILLICON VALLEY"

PRESS RELEASE:

 Kansas City thrash masters HELLEVATE will unleash their sixth assault this spring!

Killicon Valley is relentless in execution. Eleven tracks of the bullshit-free, 'thrash-or-be-thrashed' attitude the band has cultivated over their nearly 20 years of existence. Today, that fury has escalated beyond the breaking point. The result is an album that true fans of old-school thrash can blast with pride.

Guitarist Dan Whitmer comments on Killicon Valley, “We couldn’t be more excited about this release! It’s the result of the last few years of a concentrated effort to expand our songwriting capabilities and deliver something for every kind of metal fan there is. Sonically, we’re going to places we haven’t been to before, and we’re trying out a lot of different approaches, sounds, and songwriting angles in our mission to make heads bang worldwide! Everyone involved has pushed themselves physically and mentally in their performances, and it’s all come together in a unique blend of melody and aggression, tackling every subject from our anger at the injustices in the world, to velociraptor attacks and Japanese spider demons. Grab a brace, because this album will make you wreck your neck!”

Get your first taste of Killicon Valley with the album's lead single, "In the Long Grass." Check out the official video at youtu.be/4pvJtJcOrvo.

Killicon Valley is set for release on May 22. Pre-order the album at hellevate.bandcamp.com/album/killicon-valley

HELLEVATE will mark the release of Killicon Valley with an album release show at Warehouse on Broadway in Kansas City, MO. Support will come from Jackson Country 5, Meat Shank, and Bloodscent. Check the event page for details.

Stream more from HELLEVATE on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.

Tracklist:

1) D.T.C.

2) In the Long Grass

3) Invoke Apocalypse

4) Demagogue

5) The Rampart

6) Holy Man

7) Jorogumo

8) Part of the Tribe

9) Killicon Valley (Silicon Dust)

10) The Lost Pages

11) Thou Shalt Kill

12) Curse God and Die

HELLEVATE is a thrash metal band from Kansas City, MO, known for their unique blend of melodic thrash, extreme metal, and power metal influences. Formed in the late 2000s by guitarist Dan Whitmer, HELLEVATE maintains a commitment to writing unforgettable music that hits hard and leaves a lasting impression.

Lyrically, the band continues to deliver powerful messages with directness and intensity. Together, they have crafted a sound that is both expansive and undeniably thrash, incorporating influences from speed metal, power metal, death metal, and hardcore to create something truly unique.

HELLEVATE's discography includes their debut self-titled album (2012),Kill Confirmed (2014), Weapons Against Their Will (2016), The Purpose Is Cruelty (2023), and their newest album Killicon Valley (2026).

Since their debut in 2012, HELLEVATE has built a reputation for delivering electrifying live performances, sharing the stage with some of the biggest names in metal, including EXODUS, KREATOR, ACCEPT, OVERKILL, DESTRUCTION, HAMMERFALL, UNLEASH THE ARCHERS, GHOUL,VENOM INC., and DANZIG, among others.

Line-Up:

Robert Browne - Vocals

Dan Whitmer - Guitar

Joshua Cole - Guitar

Zack Burke - Bass

Ruben Lopez - Drums

hellevate.bandcamp.com

www.facebook.com/hellevate

www.instagram.com/hellevatekills

www.tiktok.com/@hellevatekills

MULCIBER RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "ASHES OF GEHENNA"

 

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Cleveland, Ohio death metal quartet Mulciber has unleashed their blistering new single and music video, “ Ashes of Gehenna,” released March 13, 2026 . The track serves as the first glimpse into the band’s upcoming full- length album “ Of Insidious Essence,” scheduled for release later this year.

Blending the ferocity of early 2000s era death metal with both modern brutality and old- school savagery, “ Ashes of Gehenna” delivers a relentless sonic assault packed with crushing blast beats, punishing riffs, and a commanding vocal performance that pulls listeners straight into the abyss.

Conceived during the global pandemic in 2020, Mulciber emerged with a clear mission: to fuse multiple eras and styles of death metal into a sound that feels both familiar and fresh within today’s extreme metal landscape. Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio , a city with a long and proud history of extreme music, the band channels influences ranging from the genre’s classic foundations to the punishing precision of modern death metal.

Mulciber’s lineup features seasoned musicians from across the underground scene, including Aaron Gall ( ex- Embalmer, ex- Limbsplitter), Dan Gates ( ex- TON, Vicar Blood, Mutual Hostility), along with Ian Lanney and Bill Long . The band first made their mark with their debut EP “ Misery of One,” released in October 2022 through Redefining Darkness Records.

With “ Ashes of Gehenna,” Mulciber pushes their sound even further while remaining firmly rooted in the riff- driven brutality that defines the genre.

 “ Aggressive 2000' s era death metal with modern and old- school influences such as Vile, Morbid Angel, Suffocation, Aeon, Blood Red Throne, and Aborted.”

The single showcases the band’s intensified approach heading into their upcoming album “ Of Insidious Essence,” promising a record that doubles down on the crushing intensity fans expect while expanding the band’s sonic arsenal.

“ Ashes of Gehenna” was produced by Tony Tipton , with the accompanying music video created by Chris Walter Visuals .

Fans of Morbid Angel , Suffocation , Aborted , and Blood Red Throne will find plenty to sink their teeth into as Mulciber prepares to unleash their next chapter.

Stream / Pre-Save “Ashes of Gehenna”

https://ditto.fm/ashes-of-gehenna

Check out the video and share: 

https://youtu.be/hDP4cXcW0E8

Band: Mulciber

Release: Ashes of Gehenna (Single & Music Video)

Release Date: March 13, 2026

Genre: Death Metal

Upcoming Album: Of Insidious Essence (2026)

Lineup

Aaron Gall

Dan Gates

Ian Lanney

Bill Long

Production Credits

Music Production: Tony Tipton

Video Production: Chris Walter Visuals

Connect: 

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mulciber

Website: www.Mulciberohio.com

INTHRACED RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "CONSTELLATION ZERO"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

The Finnish symphonic melodic death metal band Inthraced are set to release their long-awaited debut album 'Constellation Zero' on May 15th 2026 via Inverse Records. The last single, title track Constellation Zero is unleashed today and it is available on all major streaming platforms:  https://push.fm/fl/inthraced-constellation

The band comments:

"The album’s title track. A cold, cosmic, and sci-fi-like atmosphere."

BIOGRAPHY:

Inthraced is a Finnish metal band founded in 2011, blending melodic intensity with cosmic darkness to forge a distinct and powerful soundscape. Their early releases, “The New Awakening” (2012) and “The Rising Chaos” (2014), set the foundation for their rise, further amplified by the 2019 single “Interstellar.”

In 2022, the band was reborn with a new guitarist and bassist, igniting the creative fire behind their debut album “Constellation Zero” — an epic and ambitious journey that carries the listener to the very edges of the universe.

LISTEN to the first single 'Neon Frontiers': https://push.fm/fl/inthraced-neon-frontiers 

LISTEN to the second single 'The Black Star': https://push.fm/fl/inthraced-black-star 

LISTEN to the third single 'The Way of the Voice':  https://push.fm/fl/inthraced-the-way 

Inthraced - Constellation Zero (Single 2026)

Composed by Tommi Takkunen & Mirko Byman

Lyrics by Tommi Takkunen & Tuomas Lautanen

ISRC: FIRNX2500005

Cover art by Robert H, Holo Dreamz

Inthraced - Constellation Zero (Album 2026)

 

Track list:

01. The Revenant

02. Neon Frontiers

03. The Black Star

04. Darkest Chest

05. Constellation Zero

06. The Way Of The Voice

07. Lost Divinity

Mixed by Janne Korpela JK mixing studios Finland

Mastered by Mika Jussila @ Finnvox studios Finland

Cover art by Robert H, Holo Dreamz

CD PRE-ORDERS from HERE. 

Line-up:

Tommi Takkunen - Guitar & Vocals

Mirko Byman - Guitar

Eetu Kovapohja - Bass

Antti Ikonen - Drums

Links: 

https://www.facebook.com/Inthraced

https://www.instagram.com/inthracedofficial

https://inthraced.bandcamp.com

ACOLYTHUS RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "SCHOLARS OF EMPIRES BEYOND"

PRESS RELEASE:

 Finnish black metal band Acolythus are set to release their debut album 'Unearthly Kingdoms 'Neath Lifeless Stars' on May 8th 2026 via Inverse Records. The first and only single 'Scholars of Empires Beyond' is unleashed today and it's available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/acolythus-scholars

The band comments:

"Scholars of Empires Beyond embodies the very elements that inspired the creation of the album and the becoming of Acolythus. Born not only from the members’ passion for black metal but also from a growing distaste for the sterile sound of modern metal production, this record rejects perfection in favor of authenticity. Written in its entirety and recorded within a single month—February 2026—we deliberately constrained the production process to preserve the aggression and the human element behind every take. No edits, no gimmicks, only pure expression. Listeners can expect furious, melodic, and at times unexpected echoes of Finnish old-school black metal!"

BIOGRAPHY:

Acolythus is a project strongly rooted in traditional black metal, boasting straightforward aggression coupled with a recognizable Finnish melodic approach to the genre. Featuring members from Convulse, Sargassus and Jotungrav, the band was born as an outlet for the musicians' black metal aspirations. After the inspiration struck, 'Unearthly Kingdoms 'Neath Lifeless Stars' was written and recorded in a matter of weeks. The album aims at conveying the aggression and feeling behind the music in its purest form. Hence in Acolythus' music, the listener will only hear real instruments being played by real people - free of all edits and tricks that dominate the modern metal sound.  Thematically Acolythus centers itself around esoteric and occult knowledge, as well as a somewhat misanthropic and post-apocalyptic focus on humanity. Much of the inspiration from which the music is born out of can be traced to the mystical worldbuilding and wordweaving of bands such as Alghazanth, Immortal and Emperor, to name a few. In short, Acolythus provides the listener with poetic hymns and sermons of woe, accompanied by blazing and ice-cold riffs in the most authentic way black metal should be performed in.

Acolythus - Scholars of Empires Beyond (Single 2026)

Track list:

01. Scholars of Empires Beyond

-Composed, lyrics and produced by Acolythus

-Mix & Master by Teemu Leskinen

-Single cover art by Matias Stenman

Acolythus - Unearthly Kingdoms 'Neath Lifeless Stars  (Album 2026)

Track list:

1. Among Ruins Forlorn 

2. Scholars of Empires Beyond

3. As the Slaughtered Wizards Reincarnate

4. Frozen Desolate Warfields

5. Vacuous Gods of the Abyss

6. Unearthly Kingdoms 'Neath Lifeless Stars

7. In the Fading Light of Burning Cathedrals

-All music written and produced by Acolythus

-Mix & Master by Teemu Leskinen

-Album cover art by Matias Stenman

Line-up:

Guitars & Vocals: Angrmáni (Matias Stenman)

Drums: Maleficarum (Matias Rokio)

Bass: Abyssias (Teemu Leskinen)

Links: 

https://www.facebook.com/Acolythusband

https://www.instagram.com/acolythusband

https://acolythus.bandcamp.com