TORCHIA RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO: "NEKROMANTEION"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Finnish extreme metal force Torchia unveil the official video for “Nekromanteion”, premiering today via Metal Insider. The single will be released worldwide on all digital platforms on March 11th.

Following the first single “Stygian Waters”, which introduced listeners to the darker sonic direction of the band’s upcoming album "They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness", “Nekromanteion” pushes further into the occult themes and shadowed mythology that define Torchia’s evolving artistic vision.

Hailing from Tampere, Finland, Torchia have steadily refined a distinctive style rooted in thrash-infused melodic death metal while expanding their sound with darker tonal layers and a stronger emphasis on atmosphere and narrative depth. Across their discography, the band has gradually shaped a fictional realm inhabited by old gods, arcane rituals and practitioners of forbidden arts, blending extreme metal intensity with the imagery of gothic horror.

Musically, “Nekromanteion” reveals another dimension of that evolution. Driven by ominous arrangements and a growing sense of tension, the track places greater weight on mood and atmosphere while retaining the band’s trademark guitar-driven aggression. The title refers to the ancient Greek Nekromanteion, a temple believed to serve as an oracle of the dead. In the song’s narrative, a necromancer attempts to cross into the realm of the dead, risking the perilous passage across the waters of Styx.

​As the opening track of the album, “Nekromanteion” sets the tone for the record’s overall direction: a synthesis of memorable songwriting, technical intensity, and darker sonic textures supporting the album’s gothic horror narrative.

With "They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness", Torchia further expands the cursed world introduced throughout their previous releases, pushing their sound toward a darker and more blackened dimension while preserving the melodic sensibility and guitar-driven foundations that have defined the band since their early years.

Fans of Behemoth, Cradle of Filth, and Children of Bodom will find in Torchia a band capable of merging extreme metal ferocity with dark storytelling and memorable melodic hooks.

The official video for “Nekromanteion” is now streaming via Metal Insider HERE.

Digital pre-save - https://lnk.to/uRuBjc​

For fans of: Behemoth, Cradle of Filth, Children of Bodom

New album “They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness” out on May 8th, 2026.

PRE ORDER "They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness" as CD: https://rockshots.eu/products/torchia-they-are-born-under-rules-of-the-darkness-cd​

​

​PRE ORDER "They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness" as LP: https://rockshots.eu/products/torchia-they-are-born-under-rules-of-the-darkness-lp​

Track Listing:​

1. Nekromanteion – 4:23

2. Hellmouth – 4:08

3. Into Hell – 3:38

4. Hellstorm – 3:55

5. Die Amour – 4:12

6. The Tiamat Machine – 5:39

7. Black Cat – 3:19

8. Stygian Waters – 4:05

9. Sanguine Masquerade – 4:46

Album Length: 38:05

​

​Torchia Line-Up:​

Nox: Vocals

Villemorte: Lead guitar, Vocals

Henri von Hardy: Guitar

Vulkan: Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals

Vincent Oscar Mill: Drums

More info:

​https://www.rockshots.eu/​

​https://www.instagram.com/curseoftorchia/​

​https://www.facebook.com/TorchiaOfficial/

MAGNITUDO RELEASE "MATERIALISM"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Magnitudo is a post/sludge metal trio from Bergamo, Italy, releasing their third album 'M A T E R I A L I S M' on March 20, 2026 via Dusktone.

The album is a concept inspired by Zingonia, an industrial ghost town near Bergamo — born as a utopian project in the '60s, now a symbol of decay and broken promises. Magnitudo transform this setting into a visceral exploration of contemporary collapse: consumerism, alienation, and the dominance of matter over spirit. Musically, it's their heaviest and most claustrophobic work yet: monumental riffs, crushing rhythms, and oppressive atmospheres that mirror an industrial landscape with no future.

Find preorders at Bandcamp:

https://dusktone.bandcamp.com/album/materialism

TRACKLIST

1. Auferstanden aus Ruinen

2. The Vision

3. Hive

4. Soma

5. 46-2

6. Hummingbird

7. in_sterlude

8. The Realm of No Tomorrow

BIOGRAPHY

Magnitudo is a post/sludge metal trio formed in Bergamo in 2016 by Dario I. (vocals, guitar). Their sound merges post-metal and sludge with a more traditional metal structure. Apocalyptic and alienating themes complete an extreme and visceral sonic offering. The band has released two albums, 'Si Vis Pacem' (2016) and 'Man Against Fire' (2018), and an EP, 'Scotoma' (2023). Over the years, the lineup has solidified with Antonio C. on drums and Marco B. on bass. Live, Magnitudo deliver a dense and suffocating wall of sound, conceived as a direct and brutal experience.

LINK

https://www.facebook.com/magnitudoband

https://www.instagram.com/magnitudosludge

https://magnitudo.bandcamp.com

MYCON RELEASE "WHERE SILENCE SINGS A HYMN"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Mukilteo, Washington doom metal trio Mycon deliver a towering statement of atmosphere and weight with their release “Where Silence Sings A Hymn,” available now. Built on massive riffs, cavernous tone, and haunting melodic passages, the record stands as a powerful entry into the modern doom landscape while staying rooted in the heavy tradition of the Pacific Northwest.

Emerging from the rain-soaked shadows of the Northwest heavy scene, Mycon craft songs that move with deliberate force. Thick, layered guitars collide with thunderous rhythms and bleak melodic textures, creating an immersive listening experience that feels as vast and brooding as the forests and coastline that surround the band’s home region. Their sound blends crushing doom weight with hypnotic groove, delivering music that unfolds slowly and patiently before erupting into towering waves of distortion.

Formed in Mukilteo, Washington in 2020, the band was built around a shared passion for the slow-burning power of doom metal and the atmospheric pull of melodic heaviness. Mycon channel that influence into compositions that balance punishing riffs with moments of dark beauty, guiding listeners through expansive sonic landscapes that feel both meditative and crushing.

The band’s live performances bring that same atmosphere to the stage. Mycon build their sound patiently, locking into deep grooves before rising into enormous crescendos that fill the room with a wall of sound. The result is an immersive and punishing experience that resonates strongly with fans of heavy, melodic, and atmospheric metal.

Fans of Yob, Conan, and Horn Of The Rhino will recognize the spirit behind Mycon’s approach, but the band’s voice remains distinctly their own. Their music reflects the patience, darkness, and raw power that define the Pacific Northwest heavy scene while carving out a path that is unmistakably doom.

“Where Silence Sings A Hymn” continues that mission, pushing deeper into Mycon’s signature blend of crushing riffs and haunting melodic weight while setting the stage for even more material on the horizon.

Release Title: Where Silence Sings A Hymn

Artist: Mycon

Genre: Doom Metal

Release Date: July 12, 2025

Label: Self-Released

For Fans Of: Yob, Conan, Horn Of The Rhino

Lineup

Shevin Mycon – Guitar, Vocals

Brent Powell – Bass

Aaron Danneman – Drums

Production Credits

Recorded by Cameron Heck at Whalehouse, Seattle, WA

Mixed by Cameron Heck at Mouthbreather Audio HQ, Seattle, WA

Mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege, Portland, OR

Artwork by Mark Cooper

“Abysmal Descent” by Everett Anderson / Odachi

Additional vocals by Will Bassin

Check out the video on 666MrDoom:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4Xl5jySkp0

Connect: 

https://linktr.ee/MyconBand

https://www.submithub.com/link/mycon 

FREQUENCY OVERLOAD RELEASE "THRASH KING"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Long Island, NY – Get ready to raise your horns and enter the pit! SODEH RECORDS is proud to announce the release of Thrash King, the latest relentless assault from Long Island metal titans Frequency Overload. Slashing riffs, pounding drums, and unrelenting energy define this track, capturing the raw essence of thrash metal at its most ferocious.

Recorded, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Joey Z (Life Of Agony) at The Nest Studio, Thrash King delivers a “sub-genre melting pot” of metal mayhem. Fans of OVERKILL and IRON MAIDEN will recognize the wall-of-death energy as classic thrash fury collides with a modern, blazing pace. Destined to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with anthems like “Caught in a Mosh” and “Toxic Waltz,” this track is a love letter to the dancers, moshers, slammers, and true pit crew of the scene.

Rejecting pseudo-intellectual messaging, Frequency Overload focuses on slam-for-slam’s-sake intensity. The lyrics celebrate the cycle of energy between the stage and the pit, culminating in a chorus that calls out: “Rise again, for YOU are the Thrash King!”

For fans of:

- OVERKILL

- IRON MAIDEN

- SLAYER

About Frequency Overload:

Frequency Overload is a powerhouse in the Long Island metal scene, known for their explosive live performances and dedication to the thrash metal genre. With their dynamic sound and fierce energy, they continue to push the boundaries of metal, bringing fans a visceral experience that leaves them craving more.

Follow Frequency Overload:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083998030368

https://www.instagram.com/frequencyoverload1/

https://frequencyoverload.bandcamp.com/

Prepare to feel the adrenaline, the sweat, and the pure, unadulterated thrash energy that only Frequency Overload can deliver with Thrash King. The track is now available wherever metal roars loudest. Check them out on Bandcamp and support the scene!

Streaming / Purchase: Thrash King  https://frequencyoverload.bandcamp.com/track/thrash-king

VOIDTHRONE RELEASE "DREAMING RAT"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Dissonant Blackened Death Metal quartet, Voidthrone, returns with Dreaming Rat, their most unhinged and trenchant record yet!

The album's first single, "First Blood," has been premiered by Toilet ov Hell. A dissonant death metal meat-slab that dissolves and mutates into a blackened, transcendent collapse, click to stream it at:

toiletovhell.com/exclusive-track-premiere-voidthrone-first-blood

Structured as a three-part cosmic death ritual, Dreaming Rat follows a triptych of parallel arcs: a solar system burning through its lifespan, a civilization collapsing under its own complexity, and a parasite replicating itself across language, culture, and flesh. The band trades some of the prior atmospheric murk for a more immediate, frenetic mix—closer, sharper, and meaner. 

Vocalist Zhenya Frolov delivers his most insane performance yet, retching through death-metal lows, black-metal shrieks, and ritualistic howls as the album spirals toward extinction. The listener is invited to drift calmly and unflinching through the maelstrom, like the dreaming rat on the album’s cover.

FFO: Imperial Triumphant, Deathspell Omega, Krallice, Ulcerate, Portal, and the absolute heat death of the universe.

Dreaming Rat will be released on May 8.

Pre-order:

voidthrone.bandcamp.com/album/dreaming-rat

Track Listing:

Arc 2 - The vital present. A universe, a civilization, an idea flourishing into a promised infinity.

1. II-I. Homeless Animal

2. II-II. Morbid Seagull

3. II-III. Ren Omega

Arc 1 - The hopeful past. A maelstrom of violence and optimism.

4. I-I. Bergen

5. I-II. Dreaming Rat

6. I-III. First Blood

Arc 3 - The silent future. An extinguished, lonely death of the physical, spiritual, and cognitive.

7. III-I. Surfing the Abyss

8. III-II. The Dying Squid

9. III-III. Worm Spiral

Credits:

Produced / Mixed / Mastered by Ronald Foodsack (Voidthrone).

Album Art: Kiri Yu (kiriska.com)

Line-up:

Zhenya Frolov - Vocals, Japanese Otamatone

Ron - Guitar, Jaw Harp

Gavin Brooks - Fretless and Fretted Bass, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Solos

Josh Keifer - Drums, Vibraslap, Didgeridoo, Spoons 

BIO:

Hailing from the rain-soaked muck of the Pacific Northwest, Voidthrone crafts dissonant blackened death metal that is as belligerent as it is meticulously arranged. Intentionally disorienting and feral, their unconventional music has evolved from the raw Spiritual War Tactics (2016) and the avant-garde churn of Kur (2018) to the sharpened, atmospheric density of 2022’s Metaphysical Degradation.

Discography:

Dreaming Rat (May 8, 2026)

Metaphysical Degradation (2022)

Kur (2018)

Spiritual War Tactics (2016)

voidthrone.bandcamp.com

youtube.com/@voidthrone

facebook.com/voidthrone

instagram.com/voidthronemetal

HELGAFELL RELEASE "CHRONICLES"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Helgafell - "Chronicles"

Release: 27.03.26 (27th March)

Merch: CD in two editions

Tracklist:

1. The Harrying of the North

2. The Bandit of the Marsh

3. The Council of Folly

4. The Union of Kings

"Chronicles" is a concept album derived from four stories relating to Anglo-Saxon history.

All four songs are based on significant events which helped to shape the outcomes of the late Anglo-Saxon reign of England. These battles, kings and events have contributed significantly to the cultural identity of the English kingdom through blood and toil.

Only when we bear the torch of remembrance can we reignite our collective memory.

Created in 2017, Helgafell is a one man Atmospheric Black Metal band from the South West of England. The music’s themes focus solidly around nature, Paganism, environmentalism and autonomy.

https://www.facebook.com/helgafellband/

https://helgafell.bandcamp.com/

https://helgafellnp.bandcamp.com/album/chronicles

PAISAUNT RELEASE "LIFE AND OTHER HORRORS"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

PAISAUNT - LIFE AND OTHER HORRORS

Release: 10.04.26 (10th April)

Paisaunt's second album "Life and Other Horrors" is dedicated to the Absurdist philosophy, which asserts that human beings inherently seek meaning in a chaotic, irrational, and meaningless universe.

This unavoidable conflict between the human desire for order and the indifferent, silent world creates "The Absurd".

Rather than advocating for despair or suicide, absurdism calls for recognizing this absurdity, rebelling against it by creating a personal meaning, and living life passionately despite its ultimate lack of purpose.

Paisaunt creates highly melodic Black Metal with atmospheric & Rock ‘n’ Roll elements.

Tracklist:

1. Every Grief I Meet

2. Withered Husks of Some Dead Memory

3. Thy Soul Shall Find Itself Alone

4. Maladaptive Daydreaming

5. The Cold Evening Glow

6. The Faithful Beauty of the Stars

7. Dawn

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0L4d0kKGcg7p6z2dyMNHfb

https://paisaunt.bandcamp.com/

HIGHGATE RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "DEATH COMES"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Kentucky's Doom laden Sludge lords, HIGHGATE, have released "Death Comes," the second single from forthcoming album, Prophecies of Eternal Horror! Stream it now on Bandcamp and YouTube.

Emanating from the hills of Northern Kentucky, HIGHGATE unleash a Sludge filled, Doom laden yowl that speaks of years of struggle and despair. Prophecies Of Eternal Horror finds the dead bodies stacking to the sky as HIGHGATE grapple with global war atrocities, religious fanaticism and class warfare.

HIGHGATE previously shared the album's first single, "At Paranoia’s Poison Door." The song is described as a blackened-doom battle cry against an overreaching government that wants us too scared to think or act for ourselves. The lyrical refrain of “crawl to your masters” speaks to the song's theme of government capability to brainwash citizens into cowering boot-lickers. Stream the song now at youtu.be/_CQJ2x6vwHc.

For fans of Grief, Primitive Man, Mizmor, Eyehategod and Rwake. Stream more from HIGHGATE on Spotify.

Prophecies Of Eternal Horror track listing:

1. Terraforming Hell 

2. Death Comes 

3. At Paranoia's Poison Door 

4. Deceiver 

5. The Writhing Dawn

Prophecies Of Eternal Horror is set to be released on March 27.

Album pre-order links:

Spotify pre-save - ffm.to/highgate 

CD ($10) - shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/highgate-prophecies-of-eternal-horror-cd

Digital Download ($6.66) - hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/prophecies-of-eternal-horror

HIGHGATE is:

Greg Brown - vocals

Steve Porter - battery & vocals

Jamie Porter - guitar, bass & vocals



highgatedoom.bandcamp.com

www.facebook.com/Highgatedoom

IRON SLUG RELEASE "DECEIT AND MISERY"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

IRON SLUG – DECEIT AND MISERY

LABEL: ROAD TO MASOCHIST

RELEASE DATE: MARCH 27th 2026

Formed in Kent in 2022, a murky, anguished blight upon the so-called ‘Garden Of England’, Iron Slug have become an established presence on the UK’s doom scene. With a single-minded sense of intent and an array of irresistible riffs they have pounded their way into the consciousness of those drawn to the low, slow and oppressive. After two coruscating EPs – 2024s Debauched And Bored and Unrepentant Grin – both warmly received by fans and critics alike, the band are now ready to unveil their full-length debut of unrepentant doom. Featuring five mammoth tracks of backbreaking heaviness that each seem to stretch out into eternity, but at the same time never feel a second too long, Deceit And Misery has arrived.

The album begins with the seething, menacing guitars of ‘A Calming Turmoil’, the song gathering itself in a slow building of purpose, before settling into a relentless, methodical groove. When the strong, imposing vocals arrive their measured, melodic timbre adds a sense of gravitas that just increases the momentous weight of the music. ‘Love Retires Under Night’ descends in an avalanche of Sabbath-style riffing and gradually digs down deeper into the darkness than Iron Slug’s progenitors ever delved. This is raw, sludge-touched doom, stripped of all artifice, flayed to the bone and bleeding bitter emotion; its hypnotic, grinding heaviness carrying you to the indistinct boundaries between the waking world and the void of dreamless sleep. First single, ‘Graceless Bodies’ and the stunning ‘Die The Same’ follow, both lifted to new heights by superb vocal performances – steeped in soulful melody and a hint of the desert’s endless dust. All of which leads us beneath the hammer of ‘Ritualistic Feeding’, a bleak, shuddering leviathan of a track whose every chord, drum beat and fiercely enunciated syllable is delivered with meaning and might. Deceit And Misery is a bellowed statement of intent, a giant stride taken and a revelation of both immediate power and burgeoning potential. Iron Slug have arrived, in no uncertain terms.

Produced by long-term collaborator Jason Frye (Allfather, Jøtnarr, Erth Altr etc), Deceit And Misery sounds gritty and textured, tactile yet abrasive and imbued with rich depth of spirit. Meanwhile, the intensity of emotion generated by the unrelenting songs and fiercely focussed performances has been perfectly captured in the striking artwork of Black Crow White (Death Island, Extinction A.D., Nuclear Desolation etc). Iron Slug have created a raw, hard-hitting album that connects deeply with the essence of doom and when it hits the streets on March 27th via Road To Masochist, on 12” vinyl and CD formats, the impact will be seismic.

Line-up:

Will Rayner - Guitar/Lead Vocals

Will Bond - Drums/Backing Vocals

Genre: Doom/Sludge Metal

For fans of: Black Sabbath |Goatsnake | Saint Vitus | Electric Wizard

Further Information:

https://www.facebook.com/ironslugdoom/

https://www.instagram.com/iron_slug

https://ironslug.bandcamp.com/

https://roadtomasochist.co.uk

PHENOMY RELEASE "PHANTASMAGORIA"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Phenomy, the Lebanese metal powerhouse, return with their most ambitious and cinematic release yet, Phantasmagoria . Blending melodic thrash, groove metal, and atmospheric layers with subtle Middle Eastern influences, the album plunges listeners into a dark carnival of sound where chaos, psychological struggle, and inner conflict collide.

Formed in Beirut in 2014, Phenomy have steadily carved out a name for themselves in both the regional and international metal scenes. With a resume that includes representing Lebanon at Wacken Open Air and headlining major festivals across Europe and the Middle East, the band have proven that heavy metal knows no borders. Phantasmagoria , their fourth studio album, showcases the band’s evolution: heavier, darker, and more cinematic than ever before, without losing the raw aggression and groove that fans have come to expect.

"Phantasmagoria takes listeners into a chilling carnival of sound where darkness meets destiny, reflecting both our roots and our evolution as a band," the band explains.

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Jaro Sound , with additional production by Loïc El Haddad , the album was recorded across Sound Pressure Studios , Ontune Studios , and Grotesque Productions . The haunting, intricate artwork was created by Stefan Koidl , visually reflecting the album’s dark and cinematic essence.

For fans of Machine Head , Lamb of God , and Gojira , Phantasmagoria offers a heavy, immersive experience that bridges melodic thrash aggression with groove-laden intensity and epic, atmospheric depth.

Phantasmagoria is released worldwide via Art Gates Records and is available for streaming everywhere: https://linktr.ee/phenomania

Managed by Extreme Management Group.

Check them out on YouTube and subscribe:  

https://youtu.be/So5-QQKr6Jw

Connect with the band:

https://linktr.ee/phenomania

https://phenomyofficial.com

www.facebook.com/phenomyofficial

www.instagram.com/phenomyofficial