FLOWERS OF RUST RELEASE "CRUDE EXHIBITIONS OF THE SOUL"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

FLOWERS OF RUST – CRUDE EXHIBITIONS OF THE SOUL

LABEL: APOCALYPTIC WITCHCRAFT

RELEASE DATE: AUGUST 7th 2026

In November of 2025 Cleveland, Ohio based Flowers of Rust – a vehicle for the tortured and emotive musical outpourings of multi-instrumentalist Jake O’Brien – released their second full length album, Crude Exhibitions Of The Soul, on an extremely limited run of hand-numbered CDs. It seemed that this remarkable work of blackened art was destined to remain an underground secret, its desolate sonic landscape largely unexplored. However, an alliance between Flowers of Rust and international label Apocalyptic Witchcraft is set to bring richly deserved new life to this monumental collection of soul-scarring hymns. The following statement regarding the signing was issued under the Flowers of Rust name: “The journey continues. Flowers of Rust is honoured to join the Apocalyptic Witchcraft family—a collective bound by vision and intensity. Together, we move forward, gathering momentum toward an uncertain and looming future.” While Conor Droney, head of Apocalyptic Witchcraft stated: “Signing Flowers of Rust feels like the beginning of something raw, honest, and impossible to ignore.” So now the time has come to discover the secrets of Crude Exhibitions Of The Soul…

The music of Flowers Of Rust has been described by the artist as a ‘journey into the forgotten, the forsaken’ and with the first, haunting notes of the introductory ‘Eigengrau’ a pall of solitude descends, a feeling of intense loneliness - and the gate to Crude Exhibitions Of The Soul swings open… The title track that follows is a richly organic creation, formed from the essence of despair and hopelessness. The riffs seem to breathe, the rhythms like a heartbeat – alternating between frantic anxiety and utter despondency – while the vocals are unvarnished, harsh and bitingly real. Our descent into shattered abandonment continues through ‘Sour Mercy’, a step into emptiness that begins with a feeling of being helplessly lost, before the guitars take on more menacing and dangerous shapes, delivering sharp injections of jagged pain. ‘Brave New Corpse’ summons an oppressive, soul-crushing weight and all consuming, impenetrable blackness through anguished, agonized riffs, colossal chords and razorblade guitar motifs; then explodes into a rush of bleak exhilaration with melancholic melody winding wormlike through its heart. ‘Bright Violence’ offers stately dread and imperious dissonance, fraught with a sublevel of desperation and perturbation, before casting us into the freezing torrents of ‘Mother Atrophy’. An absolute highlight amongst an array of blighted, splintered treasures, ‘Mother Atrophy’ drags us down into its raging, shadowed depths before casting us upon a distant shore – cold, alone, lost once more, howling beneath an endless, pitiless sky. It is then left to ‘Driftwood’ to render the perfect, broken conclusion to our journey through these Crude Exhibitions Of The Soul.

Featuring the formidable drumming of J V Green (Burial Oath, Goatchamber etc) and a guest guitar contribution from Thorn Blackfyre (Black Altar, Vástígr etc), Crude Exhibitions Of The Soul is a work of incredible potency. Mixed and mastered by Thom Tadsen (Cringe, Trenchgoat etc) it has been cursed with an emotional intensity that pierces the heart like a cold, steel needle. Complete with new artwork, Crude Exhibitions Of The Soul will be released by Apocalyptic Witchcraft on cassette and digital formats on August 7th and a new host of tormented souls will be drawn to its bitter radiance, like moths to a flame.

Line-up:

Jake O’Brien – Guitars/Bass/Vocals

Drums on Crude Exhibitions Of The Soul performed by J V Green

Additional guitar work on ‘Crude Exhibitions Of The Soul’ by Thorn Blackfyre

Genre: Depressive Atmospheric Black Metal

For fans of: Leviathan | Be Persecuted | Altar Of Plagues | Bethlehem | Axis Of Perdition

Further Information:

https://www.facebook.com/Flowersofrustofficial

https://www.instagram.com/flowersofrustofficial/

https://apocalypticwitchcraft.co.uk/

https://www.facebook.com/apocalypticwitchcraftrecordings

https://orcd.co/apw063

GOLD SPIRE RELEASE "STEPS INTO SHADOWS"

 

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GOLD SPIRE’s second full-length album Steps into Shadow will be released on June 19, 2026 via Awakening Records. The album will be available on CD and digital formats.

Formed in 2019 in Uppsala, Sweden, GOLD SPIRE was created by brothers Erik Sundström and Påhl Sundström following the end of Usurpress. What began as an outlet for ideas developed during the recording sessions for Usurpress’ final album Interregnum gradually evolved into a project drawing from progressive death metal, doom, progressive rock, and jazz-influenced arrangements.

Together with saxophonist Magnus Kjellstrand and bassist Petter Broman, the band developed a sound focused more on atmosphere, contrast, and dynamics than strict genre boundaries. Heavy sections sit alongside slower melodic passages, while saxophone, flute, and layered arrangements play a consistent role throughout the material.

On Steps into Shadow, GOLD SPIRE moves toward a darker and more direct approach while keeping the progressive and death metal foundation central to the album. The material balances heavier riffs and dense arrangements with more restrained passages, allowing the album’s atmosphere to build gradually across its runtime.

The album also marks the first release with vocalist Arvid Sjödin (FLOATING), who joined the band following the departure of former vocalist Heval Bozarslan. His vocal approach brings a different presence to the material while fitting naturally into the band’s evolving sound.

Steps into Shadow was recorded between 2023 and 2026 at Studio Siborator by Erik Sundström, with mixing and mastering handled by Lawrence Mackrory. The artwork was created by Påhl Sundström.

Rather than moving further toward technical excess, GOLD SPIRE continues to focus on mood, pacing, and atmosphere, combining progressive structures with death metal weight and darker melodic elements without losing cohesion.

Tracklist:

1. Starvation

2. Steps into Shadow

3. Liberation at Dawn

4. The Mire

5. Crown of Disfigurement

6. A Clarion Call

7. Drag Us Under

8. Truth is an Empty Fortress

Album Credits:

Arvid Sjödin – Vocals

Erik Sundström – Drums, Keyboards, Backing Vocals

Påhl Sundström – Guitars

Magnus Kjellstrand – Saxophone, Flute

Petter Broman – Bass

Music and lyrics by Erik Sundström and Påhl Sundström

Recorded in Studio Siborator during 2023–2026 by Erik Sundström

Mixed and mastered by Lawrence Mackrory

Artwork by Påhl Sundström

For more info:

https://www.facebook.com/goldspire.ua

https://www.instagram.com/gold_spire_band

https://www.facebook.com/AwakeningRecordsCN/

https://www.instagram.com/awakeningrecordscn/

https://awakeningrecordscn.bandcamp.com/

https://www.youtube.com/@AwakeningRecordsCN

https://awakeningrecordscn.bigcartel.com/

ETERNAL DRAK RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "WE FORCE IT TO SPEAK"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Eternal Drak Presents

We Force It To Speak

Release Date : May 15, 2026

Canadian Thrash / Black Metal

Pre Save : https://hypeddit.com/eternaldrak/weforceittospeak

Canadian–Colombian thrash/black metal band Eternal Drak will unleash its new single “We Force It To Speak” on May 15, 2026, opening the portal to the band’s forthcoming album and its sixth full-length chapter. Built on the idea that understanding reshapes reality, the track tears at the seams of time as we think we know it—where trying to explain a moment doesn’t reveal it, it distorts it; where observation is never passive; and where two witnesses can’t agree because there was never one single version to begin with. In Eternal Drak’s vision, truth isn’t discovered—it’s enforced, and time doesn’t lie so much as we compel it to make sense. Expect razor-wire riffs, relentless tempos, and a cold, incendiary atmosphere that turns subjectivity into weaponry and pushes the listener straight into the album’s destructive continuum.

Support the release: Stream “We Force It To Speak” on your favorite platform on May 15, 2026—add it to your playlists, share it on your socials, and spread the word in posts, blogs, and metal communities. If you’re a reviewer, curator, or radio/online DJ, we’d love your review and airplay—every spin and mention helps Eternal Drak reach new ears.

Official Web Site   https://eternaldrak.com/

FACEBOOK         https://www.facebook.com/EternalDrak

INSTAGRAM   https://www.instagram.com/eternaldrak

SPOTIFY        https://open.spotify.com/artist/0zTmYsd42dDsE5yU8lDhXe?si=Jx8K6RCmSLaYBo2FwFukpQ&nd=1&dlsi=ee26e416f35f4a5e

YOUTUBE     https://www.youtube.com/@eternaldrak1684

TOTAL ANNIHILATION RELEASE "MOUNTAINS OF MADNESS"

 

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Total Annihilation Unleash Fourth Album Mountains of Madness — Out Now

Basel Thrash/Death Maniacs Return with Unrelenting Fury

Basel, Switzerland — January 16, 2026 — Total Annihilation, the thrash/death metal force that has been tearing through the European underground since 2006, have returned with their fourth full-length album, Mountains of Madness , via Germany’s Testimony Records. Delivering a perfect storm of speed, brutality, and technical ferocity, the band cements their status as one of the most ferocious metal acts on the planet.

Born from the ashes of a stagnant local scene, Total Annihilation began as five thrash metal maniacs determined to revive Basel’s underground metal culture. Over nearly two decades, they’ve evolved from raw thrash purists into masters of their own unique Thrashing Death Metal style, blending influences ranging from classic Kreator-era thrash to the crushing force of Swedish death metal.

Their 2023 release Raging Death showcased the band’s ability to fuse furious thrash with old-school death metal, and Mountains of Madness takes that aggression to an entirely new level. Recorded by Christoph Brandes at Iguana Studios in Freiburg, Germany, and mixed & mastered by Ronnie Björnström in Sweden, the album pushes Total Annihilation’s sound into faster, heavier, and more technically sophisticated territory than ever before.

“More speed, more brutality, more Thrash and more Death! Mountains of Madness hits the sweet spot between speed and brutality,” says the band. “There will be no mercy!”

For fans of Legion of the Damned, old Kreator, and Asphyx, Mountains of Madness is a relentless journey into thrash/death metal chaos, perfect for those who live for the mosh pit.

Mountains of Madness is available on all platforms here: https://linktr.ee/total_annihilation

Label: Testimony Records (Germany)

Management: Extreme Management Group, Inc.

Check out the video premiere and share: 

https://youtu.be/OBnjubBH-bc

Connect with the band: 

https://linktr.ee/total_annihilation

VISIONS OF TERROR RELEASE "THE DARK TRIAD"

 

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Visions of Terror Unleash Debut EP The Dark Triad and Music Video for “Phoenix Rising” – Out Now

Streaming / Purchase:

https://arsontheory.vyd.co/TheDarkTriad

Rising from the frozen northern Midwest, modern metal force Visions of Terror have officially arrived with their debut EP The Dark Triad, now available via Arson Theory. The release is accompanied by a blistering new music video for the single “Phoenix Rising.”

Forged in a region where brutal winters and unforgiving terrain shape the character of those who endure them, Visions of Terror channel that same resilience and intensity into their sound. Blending the razor-sharp precision of melodic death metal with the crushing weight of modern metal, the band delivers a relentless sonic assault that fans of Revocation, Sylosis, and At The Gates will immediately appreciate.

What sets Visions of Terror apart is their dynamic dual lead vocal attack, creating a powerful contrast between aggression and melody. This layered approach adds depth and intensity to the band’s already explosive musical foundation.

Behind the kit, Spencer “Grizzly” Cole drives the band forward with thunderous drumming, while bassist and vocalist Josh Ballard locks in with a heavy groove and versatile vocal power. Veteran guitarist and vocalist Nicholas James brings relentless riffing and memorable lead work, complemented by guitarist Abraham Joseph, who injects modern aggression and inventive melodies to complete the quartet’s hard-hitting sound.

The result is a band that balances technical precision with raw energy, delivering songs that hit hard while immersing listeners in deeper lyrical themes.

With tracks like “Phoenix Rising” and “Un-Heavenly,” The Dark Triad tackles themes challenging the stagnation of modern society, encouraging resilience and personal determination. Each song reveals more with every listen.

The accompanying music video for “Phoenix Rising,” produced by JT Ibanez, captures the band’s explosive energy and visual identity, giving fans a cinematic glimpse into the world of Visions of Terror. The EP was mixed and mastered by Matt Schmidt, delivering polished yet aggressive production that fully captures the band’s power.

“We've dedicated ourselves to crafting exceptional songs and are eager to share them,” says the band. “As individual artists, we're committed to producing outstanding music, and together, we're a dynamic and formidable collective. I think that really shows in our first release.”

Visions of Terror are already preparing to bring their crushing live performance to stages across the region, with shows and touring plans underway.

Release Info:

Band: Visions of Terror

Release: The Dark Triad (Debut EP)

Release Date: Out Now

Genre: Modern Metal

Label: Arson Theory

Music Video Production: JT Ibanez

Mixing & Mastering: Matt Schmidt

Management: Mark Kloeppel (EMG)

Streaming / Purchase:

https://arsontheory.vyd.co/TheDarkTriad

Band Links:

https://linktr.ee/visionsofterrorofficial

Check out the video!

https://youtu.be/tkviDYxk8FI

VERBA SERPENTIS RELEASE "TORCHBEARERS"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

MELODIC BLACK METAL BAND ‘VERBA SERPENTIS’ TO RELEASE EP ‘TORCHBEARERS’ 

RELEASE DATE: MAY 15TH, 2026

GENRE:  MELODIC BLACK METAL

FFO: UADA, DISSECTION, BEHEXEN

MELODIC BLACK METAL BAND ‘VERBA SERPENTIS’ TO RELEASE EP ‘TORCHBEARERS’ 

Melodic black metal band VERBA SERPENTIS are set to release the new EP ‘TORCHBEARERS.’ The EP further advances their sound into the abyss, offering a more refined and expansive approach.  The band’s hostile tendencies and atmospheric elements will draw listeners into a bleak but hypnotic mythos. 

VERBA SERPENTIS formed out of the shadows of Klagenfurt, Austria, in 2024. Soon after, they released their debut EP ‘OPHIDIC GNOSIS.’ Originally formed as a duo by musicians ACHLYCET and TENEBRIS, the band reached their final form with the addition of MALPHAS and SOMNIFER.  Together, the band is bound by a shared vision of transcendence through darkness.   

‘TORCHBEARERS’ is both urgent and captivating, a twisted journey through dark catacombs that highlight a spiritual awakening explored through melodic aggression.  The compositions flow as a unified, ritualistic expression where searing, blackened fury meets an ever-evolving force of artistic expression. 

Band Links

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5fqW7c3dGix89nVNLjJDcW

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VerbaSerpentis

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/verba_serpentis/

Bandcamp - https://verbaserpentis.bandcamp.com/

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

INGESTED RELEASE "DENIGRATION"

 

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Today marks the official unveiling of Denigration, the new full-length from UK technical death metal juggernauts INGESTED, out now on Metal Blade Records! To celebrate the release, the band presents a lyric video for “Oaths Betrayed.”

The band comments, “‘Oaths Betrayed’ takes the language of faith, war, and destiny and turns it against the systems that abuse those ideas. The lyrics are about promises written in blood and enforced with steel; oaths that were supposed to protect but ended up binding people to suffering. It’s a world where idols are pissed on, scriptures are burned, and yet people still march ‘through ruins to claim what’s mine’ because truth is the only thing left worth carrying. It’s the sound of realizing that the divine has abandoned you, and deciding you’ll carve your own laws into bone.

“This song almost didn’t make the cut, and now it’s one of the tracks we reach for first. Musically, it hits that high-tempo, groove-driven, 2010s-era death metal energy, spiked with breakdowns that feel like the floor cracking open. It’s urgent, almost martial at times, with riffs that march more than they sprint. Lyn’s lyrical contribution here adds a different edge, more confrontational, more fixated on personal agency in the middle of collapse. ‘Oaths Betrayed’ feels like a rallying cry in the second half of the record.”

Watch INGESTED’s “Oaths Betrayed” lyric video HERE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFcTnBAmfIE

Watch the band’s previously released video for “Watch You Fold,” featuring John Gallagher of Dying Fetus, HERE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUkT-mFeDMU

For nearly two decades, Manchester’s INGESTED have stood as one of the UK’s most uncompromising forces in extreme metal. Champions of a sound that fuses precision brutality with increasingly dynamic songwriting, they’ve evolved from underground slam pioneers into a globally recognized, forward-driving powerhouse. With Denigration, the band begins a bold new chapter, one defined by reinvention, sharpened purpose and the arrival of new voices at the helm.

At the core of this evolution remain founding members Sean Hynes (guitars, co-vocals) and Lyn Jeffs (drums), the creative backbone whose vision, chemistry, and relentless drive have powered INGESTED since day one. They are joined by guitarist Andrew Virrueta, who also contributes vocals to the album and bassist Thomas O’Malley completing a lineup that delivers the band’s most dynamic and commanding work to date.

Denigration includes guest appearances by John Gallagher of Dying Fetus on “Watch You Fold,” Damonteal Harris of PeelingFlesh on “Merciless Reflection,” Skyler Conder of Cell on “Dragged Apart,” and Kyle Medina of Bodysnatcher on “Dredge The Dark,” further amplifying the record's scope and intensity

Produced by Nico Beninato at The Arch Studios in Southport, UK, Denigration captures INGESTED at their sharpest and most forward-thinking. The album’s visual identity is equally striking, featuring artwork by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design, whose detailed, eerie imagery reflects the record’s thematic depth and ferocious tone

Denigration is available digitally, on CD, and on vinyl in the following color variants:

Monopile Electric Blue Smoke (US)

Hot Pink and Purple Smoke (US)

Red Marbled (EU – Ltd.500)

Purple With Red And White Highlights (EU – Ltd. 300)

Clear Turquoise Blue w/ Red + Neonpink Splatter (EU – Ltd. 300)

Hot Pink w/ Purple Amoeba (Band UK Exclusive – Ltd. 300)

Find orders at metalblade.com/ingested and the INGESTED webpage at ingested.co.uk.

Denigration Track Listing;

1. Dragged Apart (Feat. Skyler Conder of Cell)

2. Merciless Reflection (Feat. Damonteal Harris of PeelingFlesh)

3. Watch You Fold (Feat. John Gallagher of Dying Fetus)

4. Stitch By Stitch

5. We Are All Inherently Evil

6. Dredge The Dark (Feat. Kyle Medina of Bodysnatcher)

7. Oaths Betrayed

8. Beaten Beyond The Veil

9. Steel Toe Truth

10. Cold Sun

INGESTED is currently on tour in the US as part of the Chaos & Carnage Tour alongside Thy Art Is Murder, Carnifex, Bodysnatcher, 200 Stab Wounds, Gates To Hell, and Bodybox. In July/August, the band will return to Canadian stages as part of the Canadian Heritage Tour with Angelmaker and Disfiguring The Goddess. Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed dates below.

INGESTED: Chaos & Carnage Tour w/ Thy Art Is Murder, Carnifex, Bodysnatcher, 200 Stab Wounds, Gates To Hell, Bodybox [remaining dates]:

5/08/2026 Brooklyn Bowl – Nashville, TN

5/09/2026 Manchester Music Hall – Lexington, KY **

5/10/2026 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA **

5/12/2026 The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC

5/13/2026 Canal Club – Baltimore, MD

5/14/2026 Ottawa Tavern – Toledo, OH **

5/15/2026 Reverb – Reading, PA

5/16/2026 The Palladium – Worcester MA 

5/17/2026 The Brooklyn Monarch – Brooklyn, NY

5/19/2026 The Forge – Joliet, IL

5/20/2026 Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA

5/22/2026 Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO

5/23/2026 The Rockwell – Salt Lake City, UT

5/24/2026 Treefort Music Hall – Boise, ID

5/26/2026 Showbox SoDo – Seattle, WA

5/27/2026 Roseland Theater – Portland, OR

5/29/2026 UC Theatre – Berkeley, CA

5/30/2026 The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA

5/31/2026 House Of Blues – Las Vegas, NV

** INGESTED Headlining Date

Canadian Heritage Tour w/ AngelMaker, Disfiguring The Goddess:

7/31/2026 Bo's – Red Deer, AB

8/01/2026 Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB

8/02/2026 Better Than Fred's – Grand Prairie, AB

8/04/2026 Coors Event Centre – Saskatoon, SK

8/05/2026 Park Theatre – Winnipeg, MB

8/07/2026 North Bay Granite Club – North Bay, ON

8/08/2026 Scarehouse Windsor – Windsor, ON

8/09/2026 Lee's Palace – Toronto, ON

8/11/2026 Warehouse Concert Hall – St. Catherines, ON

8/12/2026 Brass Monkey – Ottawa, ON

8/13/2026 Fairmount Theatre – Montreal, QC

8/14/2026 La Source de la Martinière – Quebec City, QC

8/15/2026 Xeroz Arcade Bar – Moncton, NB

8/16/2026 The Seahorse – Halifax, NS

8/18/2026 Le Murdoch – Shebrooke, QC

8/20/2026 TBD – Sault Ste Marie, ON

8/21/2026 Black Pirates Pub – Thunder Bay, ON

8/23/2026 The Exchange – Regina, SK

8/25/2026 Dickens – Calgary, AB

8/26/2026 The Royal – Nelson, BC

8/27/2026 Revelry – Kelowna, BC

8/28/2026 The Ricksha – Vancouver, BC

INGESTED:

Sean Hynes – vocals, guitars

Andrew Virrueta – vocals, guitars

Thomas O’Malley – bass

Lyn Jeffs – drums 

https://www.ingested.co.uk

https://www.facebook.com/ingesteduk

https://www.youtube.com/user/IngestedTV

https://x.com/Ingested

https://www.instagram.com/ingested

https://www.metalblade.com

https://www.facebook.com/metalbladerecords

https://www.instagram.com/metalbladerecords

https://x.com/MetalBlade

https://www.metalblade.com/museum

OLD MOON RELEASE "HOME TO NOWHERE"

 

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Band: OLD MOON

Album: Home To Nowhere

Release Date: May 8th, 2026

Country: USA

Genre: Blackend Melodic Metal

Label: M-Theory Audio

Birthed in the wet grounds and grey skies of the Pacific Northwest, OLD MOON aims to bring a unique new band to tell the tales of life's sorrows.

Depression, grief, loss of self and death are the keys that stitch these heart-aching lyrics together. Accompanied to feed the image, a beautiful orchestra fills the air, meeting a breath of guitar melodies entangling melodic death and post black metal together in solidarity. Binding a tense and resonating sound that strikes the mind and embraces the heart, this is OLD MOON.

The Portland-based outfit, founded by Michael Priest (Gone In April, Idolatrous, ex-Boudica), self-released a 3-song EP in 2024. That EP left an impression on M-Theory Audio label founder Marco Barbieri who recognized the vision and potential of OLD MOON keeping tabs as the group built and solidified itself with a full lineup, live shows and the eventual recording of a full album that secured a release with the label.

OLD MOON is:

Michael Priest – Vocals

Grady Pursel – Guitar

Chris Lagor – Guitar

Ryan Wilkerson - Bass

Tim Cauley – Drums

For More Information:

https://oldmoonmusic.com/

https://www.facebook.com/oldmoon.om

https://www.instagram.com/oldmoon.om/

https://oldmoonmusic.bandcamp.com

www.m-theoryaudio.com

MOTUS TENEBRAE RELEASE "IN SORROW´S REQUIEM"

 

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Artist: MOTUS TENEBRAE

Title: In Sorrow's Requiem 

Style: Doom Gothic Metal

Format: CD / LP / digital 

Street Date: May 8th, 2026 

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

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

Overview: It's been almost 10 years since their last album "Deathrising" and MOTUS TENEBRAE return to make their voice heard in the most powerful, dark and full of pathos way possible with a new album that treasures the legacy of that work, enriching it with new nuances and atmospheres, creating their most mature, most emotional and most decadent work in their 25 years of career. With "In Sorrow's Requiem" MOTUS TENEBRAE create a manifesto of heaviness, depth & atmosphere everything into a magnificent Doom Gothic Metal. 

With it MOTUS TENEBRAE rise again, stronger, darker and deeper than ever with a music which does not leave indifferent those who live for sounds dear to Paradise Lost, My Dying Bride, Sentenced, Katatonia, pushing the band's vision of dark music to the next level. 

Three visions... one sound. Embrace the unknown!

Tracklist: 1. Endless Buildings 2. Solitude 3. The Dark Machine 4. Desolate Place 5. Fragments 6. In Sorrow's Requiem 7. Pulvere Sacro 8. Love Damned Of Dead 9. Shelter Me 10. End Begun 

Line Up:  

Luis McFadden - vocals & samples 

Andreas Das Cox - bass & programming 

Daniel Ciranna - guitar & synth  

Biography: The dark Tuscan combo was born in Pisa in July 2001, under the will of bassist Andrea Das Cox and singer-guitarist Luis McFadden, historical members who are still part of the line-up. In April 2002 they released their first EP "Beyond". In 2005 they released their first full length "Wayside", the album attracted the attention of New LM Records, who offered the band an important contract. At the same time they began to compose material for the new album "Soul Expression" which was released in October 2007 with the entry of Anton Chaney on drums (Death SS, Rhumornero, Tossic). With the new album Motus Tenebrae deservedly earned the title of one of the best gothic doom metal bands in the Italian music scene. In 2009 the concept album "The Synthetic Bliss" was released. In 2012, Luis McFadden left the band and was replaced by Valerio Voliani (Diesanera) and on december Revalve Records released the album "Double Black". In 2014 the frontman Luis returned on a permanent basis and saw the entry of Andrea Falaschi (Deathless Legacy) behind the drums. In the meantime a new contract was signed with My Kingdom Music and on January 25, 2016 the album "Deathrising" was released. After a long break, the band is ready to share its stylistic and musical evolution, and the release of "In Sorrow's Requiem", a new longawaited album, is scheduled for May 8, 2026. 

RED VINTER RELEASE "GHOST IN THE FOG"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Red Vinter Launch Exclusive Pre-Orders For New Album Ghost In The Fog

St. Paul, MN – Minnesota doom/death metal wrecking crew Red Vinter have officially opened exclusive Bandcamp pre-orders for their crushing new full-length album Ghost In The Fog, set for release later this year.

Recorded at the legendary 14:59 Studios in Minneapolis, Ghost In The Fog was co-produced by vocalist/bassist Mike Bullock and engineer Will Maravelas, continuing the creative partnership behind the band’s debut release Lumbering Menace. Across eight massive tracks, the album digs deeper into bleak atmosphere, slow-burning heaviness, and the kind of suffocating doom that sticks in your head long after the record stops spinning.

The recently released single “Cryptic Site” offers fans an early taste of what’s coming. Packed with crawling riffs, haunting tension, and cinematic dread, the track showcases a band pushing their sound into darker and more immersive territory while still delivering the raw underground heaviness that built their following in the first place.

Ghost In The Fog follows the underground success of Lumbering Menace, which earned support from independent radio stations including WXAX, KFAI, KMSU, and others across the doom and extreme metal scene.

Fans who pre-order the album through Bandcamp can secure exclusive early access and directly support the band ahead of release day.

Pre-orders are available now:

https://redvinter.bandcamp.com/album/ghost-in-the-fog

Also appearing soon:

“Cryptic Site” featured on Metallurg Music Comp #7 releasing May 15, 2026

Upcoming live appearance:

Red Vinter will perform at Amsterdam Hall in St. Paul on May 30 alongside Pronoya, Uxia, and VolsungaSaga for the official Pre-Midsommar Bash.

With Ghost In The Fog, Red Vinter continue carving out their own lane in the underground with no-frills doom and death metal built on weight, atmosphere, and pure volume.

https://youtu.be/BC4SVYn5yfk

Follow the band at these links:

https://linktr.ee/redvinter

https://redvinter.bandcamp.com