URLUK RELEASE "MEMORIES IN FADE"

 

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Italy’s URLUK will release their highly anticipated second full-length album, “Memories in Fade”, on April 10, 2026, via Pest Records. Following the atmospheric and introspective journey of their previous works, this new record marks a clear evolution in the band’s sound, embracing a more sinuous and emotionally driven approach.

“Memories in Fade” expands the band’s black-doom foundation with layers of ’90s alternative rock, ambient textures and neo-folk influences, creating a complex yet cohesive sonic narrative. Unlike conventional song structures, the album seeks a storytelling quality, where each track contributes to a broader, immersive experience while remaining grounded in the project’s artistic identity.

Throughout the album, clean vocals and intense screaming alternate, complementing a diverse palette of riffs that shift from melancholic and brooding to sharp and dynamic. The mood is consistently dark and enveloping, reflecting both personal introspection and the uncertainties of contemporary life. The result is a record that feels cinematic in scope, balancing heaviness and subtlety in equal measure.

Recorded with meticulous attention to atmosphere and texture, “Memories in Fade” represents URLUK’s ongoing exploration of emotional depth within extreme metal. The band continues to intertwine local identity, narrative sensibility, and musical experimentation, offering listeners a journey that is both intimate and expansive.

The first single “Angles of Hauntology” is now streaming HERE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3ulw0iK2oo

Tracklist:

01. Angles of Hauntology

02. Lying There

03. Yesterday’s Letters

04. Liminal Vortices

05. The Last Watch

URLUK was formed in July 2020 in Lombardy, Italy. The band’s name refers to a nocturnal bird of prey native to the region, reflecting a strong connection to its territory, an element also expressed visually through booklet photographs taken by the members themselves. Their sound, defined as black doom melancholic metal, merges black metal and doom into a dark and melancholic sonic landscape.

The lineup has remained unchanged since the beginning: M. (screaming and clean vocals, drums; formerly in Black Oath 2006–2010) and U. (clean vocals, guitars, bass, and lyrics), ensuring a coherent and recognizable identity.

The debut EP, “Loss” (2022), released via Black Mass Prayer and later reissued by Depressive Illusion Records, explores the theme of loss as a condition of profound human vulnerability.

The first full-length album, “More” (2023), released by Remparts Productions, represents a natural evolution. Conceptually centered on melancholy as the enduring aftermath of loss, the album expands the band’s sound, from ’90s black metal and doom to ambient and subtle folk influences, while featuring guest contributions from Carlo Altobelli (Vision Deprived, Camposanto, ex-Moral Values), Giovanni (Mindful of Pripyat, Corporal Raid, Henoa), and Luxitan (ex-Gosforth).

Work on a new album began at the end of 2023. Conceived as a sonic journey through memory and dreamlike dimensions, the record blends ’90s alternative rock, ambient, hauntology, neo-folk, and black metal within a vision described as ALT B/L/A/C/K/. Recorded at Orion Recording Studios between 2025 and early 2026, and featuring Francesco Cucinotta (Felis Catus, Sinoath), the album marks a further step in the band’s ongoing artistic evolution.

For fans of: In The Woods..., early Katatonia, Anathema, Woods Of Desolation

URLUK

https://urluk.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/urluk_official/

https://www.facebook.com/urlukofficial

Pest Records

https://pestrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/pest.records/

https://www.facebook.com/pestrecords

TORANAGA UK RELEASE "CRASH AND BURN"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

TORANAGA UK – CRASH AND BURN Single

LABEL: INDEPENDENT RELEASE

RELEASE DATE: MARCH 1st 2026

Back in the late 1980s Toranaga were one of the prime movers on the UK thrash metal scene, leading the pack alongside the likes of Sabbat, Onslaught and Xentrix. Two acclaimed albums – Bastard Ballads, released on Peaceville Records and God’s Gift, released on Chrysalis Records – and live shows with an array of legendary bands including Manowar, Venom and Saxon, should have seen Toranaga rising to dizzying heights. However, fate and misfortune intervened and the band slipped into a lengthy hiatus. There was a brief rebirth under the name The Bastard Son Of Toranaga, with the punishing Righteous Retribution album emerging in 2013, but this incarnation soon dissolved. It was 2024 before a new Toranaga line-up was unveiled, under the name Toranaga UK; lead, as ever, by indefatigable vocalist Mark Duffy. A superb EP, A New Order, was released in 2025 and Toranaga UK are not about to retreat quietly back into the darkness. Since their return the band has toured with Onslaught, Xentrix and Riot City and performed at prestigious festivals like Headbangers Open Air, Helicon and HRH Spring Break – and underlining the fact that they are here to stay, Toranaga UK are starting 2026 with a bang, unleashing explosive new single, ‘Crash And Burn’!

“You’ll see the fire raging when we light the fuse!”

Built upon crisp, incisive riffing that cuts like a blade, with Mark Duffy’s distinctive vocals leading the charge – the power, range, accuracy and character of his voice undiminished – ‘Crash And Burn’ is another finely crafted song that shows just how much Toranaga UK have to offer. Measured, controlled, performed with masterful poise, ‘Crash And Burn’ builds to a fierce conclusion. There’s a depth of melody, the kind of songcraft that only comes with experience, some stunning lead guitar work and an incendiary chorus. Steeped in the roots and traditions of the band, but also driving forwards with a force and intensity that never looks back, ‘Crash And Burn’ is a great addition to the proud Toranaga legacy and a torch lighting the way to exciting times to come.

“It’s your turn to crash and burn!”

Produced and mixed by composer Steve Kilpatrick, known for his work on feature films and BBC dramas as well as the Toranaga UK EP, A New Order, ‘Crash And Burn’ sounds bright and vibrant while packing a heavyweight punch and some vicious teeth. For fans of cultured thrash and hard-hitting metal Toranaga UK are the band you’ve been looking for – and there’s no better place to start than with ‘Crash And Burn’, with its high impact artwork, specially designed by band drummer Toby Wallace. Look for the ‘Crash And Burn’ single on all major digital music platforms from March 1st and expect to see Toranaga UK on festival stages throughout 2026…the hammer to the skull is about to fall again!

Line up:

Mark Duffy - Vocals

Liam Mulpetre – Guitars

Josh Goldie - Guitars

Toby Wallace – Drums

Richard Doney - Bass

Further information:

https://www.facebook.com/ToranagaUK

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

https://toranagauk.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ToranagaUK

https://open.spotify.com/artist/383heW7KkvwWlACDHNypmN?si=ho9ZWKroSXGNnP71sWenuw

DISSENTIENCE RELEASE "KAIJU"

 

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Inspired by classic Japanese monster films and Lovecraftian mythology, DISSENTIENCE are left to fend for themselves and escape a destructive, nameless beast in their latest release "Kaiju". Based out of Bethlehem, PA, the progressive death-thrash unit unleash a devastatingly brutal onslaught accompanied with their humorous take on a B-movie video style, available HERE.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_Y7GPzSP84

"While we take the music side of DISSENTIENCE very seriously, the 'Kaiju' video was a great excuse to have some fun with the whole concept." The band shares. "The last thing the world needs is another 'band in a warehouse' or 'live on stage' music video, so we wanted to do things a little differently. Keeping the monster off-screen, we leaned into the B-Movie aspect of our inspiration as it seemingly picks us off one by one. Running around on a freezing day in northeast PA was absolutely brutal, but Sarah from Novro Studios absolutely nailed the edit and made all the frostbite worth it!"

"Kaiju" is the title track and narrative climax of their newly released four-track concept EP. The song's lyrics describe grotesque scenes of bloodshed and helplessness as the unseen terror rips through the last remnants of resistance. Sonically, brutal gutturals, riffs and rhythmic fury build with intensity throughout as the sense of urgency and impending doom escalates.

Kaiju was produced by the band alongside Corey Pierce, the record was engineered by Matt Menafro at Peach Pie Sound, mixed by Zeuss, and mastered by Alan Douches. The music video for "Kaiju" was shot and edited by Sarah Novroski & Novro Studios. The full EP is released independently and available on digital and CD formats.

Kaiju Tracklist:

1-Obsidian Tomb    

2-Chaos Absolute    

3-Kaiju    

4-Death Shroud

About DISSENTIENCE: 

Formed in 2013 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, DISSENTIENCE is a progressive death-thrash metal band that combines the technical precision of death metal with the relentless energy of thrash. Rejecting retro imitation and genre stagnation, the band creates forward-thinking metal that is both aggressive and dynamic. Drawing influence from bands like TRIVIUM, REVOCATION, SYLOSIS, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, DEATH, and LAMB OF GOD, DISSENTIENCE forges a sound built on sharp riffs, crushing rhythms, and inventive songwriting.

The lineup features Connor Valentin on guitar and vocals, James Vitale on guitar, Sean Langer on bass, and Nick Scherden on drums. Known for their intense live performances and refusal to be confined to a single subgenre, the band continuously pushes their sound in new directions. Their music balances chaos and melody while exploring dark themes through a modern lens.

After releasing their debut EP Mask of Pretense in 2018 and their full-length album Empire Anatomy in 2022, DISSENTIENCE returned with the concept EP Kaiju in 2026. The record blends the devastation of giant monster cinema with the dread of Lovecraftian horror, showcasing the band’s evolution in sound and narrative depth. DISSENTIENCE has earned a reputation as one of the most compelling rising forces in heavy music. Their mission is clear: to make metal that is uncompromising, inventive, and unapologetically intense.

DISSENTIENCE is:

Connor Valentin – Guitar / Vocals

James Vitale – Guitar

Sean Langer – Bass

Nick Scherden – Drums

Connect with DISSENTIENCE:

Website: https://www.dissentience.com/

Bandcamp: https://www.dissentience.bandcamp.com

E-Shop: https://www.dissentience.com/products

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

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

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dissentience

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2XzjaIrjSJWK7nNaMPoCae

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dissentience/1438017846

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

5RAND RELEASE VIDEO FOR "DOUBLE BIND"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

5RAND have unleashed the official video for "Double Bind", the last single taken from the band's third album, "Ordhalia".

Watch "Double Bind" HERE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Id4gitXmwDg

With "Double Bind", Italian modern melodic death metal force 5RAND deliver their most personal and psychologically intense track to date.

Written and performed by Julia Elenoir, Psychologist, Psychotherapist and songwriter, the song embodies a rare convergence of clinical insight and lived experience, transforming a complex psychological reality into a visceral sonic and visual journey.

"Double Bind" takes its name from a concept introduced by Gregory Bateson, describing a devastating relational paradox: when the person you depend on for emotional survival sends you contradictory signals that fracture your sense of self.

Through crushing riffs, cinematic atmospheres and the visceral duality of Julia Elenoir’s growls and haunting clean vocals, the song gives voice to that inner war.

The official video goes even deeper portraying Julia’s real Psychotherapy journey. A painful confrontation with buried truths. A descent into darkness that ultimately becomes transformation.

Because healing is not the absence of pain.

It is the courage to enter it, to honor it and to allow it to reshape you.

Pain is not something to erase.

It is something to face, to endure and ultimately to transform.

What was once unbearable becomes the very force that gives you structure, depth, and truth.

"Double Bind" is not just a song.

It is the sound of breaking and becoming whole again.

"Ordhalia” was produced by Marco Mastrobuono (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Hour Of Penance) and mastered by Jens Bogren (Kreator, Opeth).

Album tracklist:

1. Lullaby for the Broken

2. Bloodlife

3. Ordhalia

4. The Nihilist (feat. M. Silvestro / Fear Factory)

5. Double Bind

6. Turbid

7. Ritual of Silence

8. Lethargy

9. Resurge in Death

10. Silent Line

Hailing from Rome, Italy, 5RAND builds on a punishing modern metal foundation, layered with the cinematic depth of melodic death metal, creating an intense and emotionally immersive soundscape. Fronted by the dynamic dual vocals of Julia Elenoir - shifting seamlessly from visceral growls to haunting clean melodies - the band has carved out a distinctive place in the modern metal scene.

Founded by Pierluigi Carocci (guitar), Acey Guns (bass), Andrea De Carolis (drums), and Elenoir (vocals), 5RAND first made waves with their debut “Sacred/Scared”, followed by the critically acclaimed “Dark Mother”. The band has since toured extensively across Europe, sharing the stage with iconic acts such as Dark Tranquillity, Vader, Butcher Babies, Infected Rain, and many others.

In 2025, 5RAND will unveil their most ambitious work to date - a bold new album mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, featuring a powerful guest appearance by the new Fear Factory vocalist, Milo Silvestro. This upcoming release signals a sonic evolution: darker, more introspective, and conceptually daring.

The band’s name, drawn from a chance encounter with a shaman and a South African 5 Rand coin, symbolizes unexpected paths and transformative experiences. Their music explores themes of identity, emotional detachment, philosophy, and human resilience, all woven together through a multidisciplinary artistic vision that spans both sound and visuals.

Line-up:

Julia Elenoir - Voice

Pierluigi Carocci - Guitar

Acey Guns - Bass

Andrea De Carolis - Drums

5RAND

https://www.instagram.com/5RAND_official/

https://www.facebook.com/5RANDofficial

https://5rand.net/

Art Gates Records

https://www.artgatesrecords.com/

https://www.instagram.com/artgatesrecords

https://www.facebook.com/ArtGatesRecords/

NEFASTIS RELEASE "SHADOWS AT THE LIGHT OF DAWN"

 

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Formed in 2008, Nefastis is an Italian Symphonic Death Metal band known for its strong conceptual approach and continuously evolving musical identity. From the very beginning, the band focused on original compositions, gradually shaping a sound that blends extreme metal intensity with orchestral depth and progressive structures.

Nefastis made their recording debut in 2014 with "De Diebus Fastis, Nefastis, Infaustis", a thrash/death metal concept album divided into four acts and conceived as a narrative work. The release earned the band recognition within the underground scene and led them to share the stage with internationally renowned acts such as Toxik, Leprous, Hirax, Onkel Tom Angelripper, and Bonded By Blood.

Following the debut, lineup changes forced the band into a hiatus. During this period, Nefastis underwent a significant artistic transformation, redefining their sound and expanding their compositional vision. Moving away from a more direct thrash-oriented approach, the band embraced a broader and more cinematic form of symphonic death metal, characterized by orchestral arrangements, progressive songwriting, and a strong narrative dimension.

This evolution fully materializes in "Shadows At The Light Of Dawn", a four-act concept album set in a post-apocalyptic world and conceived as a continuous and immersive listening experience. Each act is introduced by an instrumental piece that establishes the atmosphere of the chapter, guiding the listener through a cohesive musical and emotional journey. The album was produced by the band, mixed by Frank Altare, and mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios (Angra, Amorphis, Kreator, Dimmu Borgir, Opeth, Powerwolf).

With "Shadows At The Light Of Dawn", Nefastis reaffirm their commitment to ambitious songwriting and genre-crossing composition, merging death metal, orchestral music, and progressive influences into a unified and expressive soundscape.

“Shadow Spell”

Visualizer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yxonu0RIApA

Add to your Spotify playlist - https://lnk.to/nfstsf

Stardust - https://lnk.to/ndqoyZ

http://www.facebook.com/nefastis.italy

https://www.instagram.com/nefastis.symphony/

https://www.instagram.com/rockshotsrecords/

https://www.facebook.com/rockshotsrecords/

https://twitter.com/RockshotsRec

NOVAE RELEASE "DESTROYING ANGELS"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

NOVAE - DESTROYING ANGELS

Label: Hypnotic Dirge Records

Style: Atmospheric Black Metal

1 - Magnificent Desolation (A Brilliant Jewel In The Black Velvet Sky) (12:26)

2 - Control Burn (Ethereal Void Horizon) (5:29)

3 - Ignition (Two Hundred Thousand Miles Of Ice) (4:29)

4 - Tranquility (Plasma Sheath Blackout) (5:49)

Total playing time: 28min

Credits

All Music by novæ

Apollo 11 MOCR ACR Collection | PDM 1.0

Music, arrangement, art and production by Novæ

Album description

With a fresh approach on cosmic black metal, novæ conveys the awe, anxiety, and desolation of empty space through the perspective of the Apollo 11 Mission. 

Unfolding like a transmission from the cosmos, discordant guitars clash against ethereal droning synth and authentic samples taken from the Apollo 11 MOCR ACR Collection to craft an immersive atmosphere simultaneously unnerving and transcendent. Combining raw and dissonant black metal with cold distant ambience, "Destroying Angels" builds layers of tension and abrasive unease before giving way to sparse chilling ambience amidst the faint crackling voices of mission control.

Evoking an otherworldly isolation and malaise, "Destroying Angels" is ambient black metal that sounds appropriately cold and distant, like a beacon in an endless night.

https://linktr.ee/hypnoticdirgerecords

NOUMENA RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "KUOLEMANKELLO"

 

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Hailing from the heart of Finland, the masters of melodic death metal, Noumena, are making their long-awaited return. Their new single, "Kuolemankello" (The Deathwatch Beetle), is an intense, atmospheric, and catchy strike that sets the stage for the band’s upcoming seventh studio album.

After a period of silence dedicated to honing their craft, Noumena has returned with a refined sound that captures the band's core essence: a unique blend of Northern melancholy and relentless energy. Composer and guitarist Tuukka Tuomela is thrilled with the result:

"It’s a classic Noumena track with catchy melodies, striking riffs, and a hook-filled chorus. Growing into epic proportions, the song is a perfect choice for the first single from our upcoming full-length album."

"Kuolemankello" continues Noumena’s tradition of powerful storytelling. The track dives deep into 18th-century Finland, specifically the era known as The Great Wrath (isoviha in Finnish) – a brutal period of Russian occupation marked by widespread atrocities and historical suffering. The song’s title refers to the "Deathwatch Beetle," a wood-boring insect whose ticking sound was historically seen as an omen of impending death. Lyricist Hannu Savolainen sheds light on the dark theme:

"In folklore, the 'Kuolemankello' has been seen as an omen of death. In this story, the beetle ticking inside the wooden walls warns of a grim fate. The song is set during the savage era of The Great Wrath in 1700s Finland. However, even in this mournful tale, there is a small glimmer of hope, as is often the case in Noumena’s songs."

The single offers a first taste of Noumena’s seventh album, scheduled for release in August. The long-standing veterans of the Finnish metal scene prove they are as formidable as ever – the clock is ticking, and Noumena’s time is now.

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/noumena-kuolemankello

Watch the lyric video: https://youtu.be/AjjFqUh3paI

Noumena is a Finnish melodic death metal band formed in 1998 in Ähtäri, Finland. Known for combining melancholic melodies, heavy riffs and atmospheric soundscapes, Noumena draws from the Scandinavian death metal tradition while adding touches of Nordic melancholy and emotion.

Over their more than 25-year career, Noumena has released six full-length albums — including Pride/Fall (2002), Absence (2005), Anatomy of Life (2006), Death Walks With Me (2013), Myrrys (2017) and Anima (2020) — steadily evolving their sound while retaining their core identity.

Noumena has over 130 live shows history, the band has toured in Finland, Central  Europe, Japan and China. They have shared the stages with acts like Insomnium, Beast in Black, Moonsorrow and many others.

Line-up

Antti Haapanen – growls

Suvi Uura – vocals

Markus Hirvonen – guitars, vocals

Ville Lamminaho – guitars, mandolin, vocals

Tuukka Tuomela – guitars

Hannu Savolainen – bass

Ilkka Unnbom – drums

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

https://www.facebook.com/Noumenaband

https://www.instagram.com/noumenaofficial/

https://www.noumena.info/

Tracklist/ISRC-codes:

01. Kuolemankello

ISRC: FIHZP1200039

Record label: Haunted Zoo

Composers: Tuukka Tuomela, Suvi Uura

Lyrics: Hannu Savolainen

Arrangement: Noumena

LEGIONARY RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO: "CONTROLLERS OF PERCEPTION"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

New Jersey-based, Melodic Death/Thrash Band, Legionary, have released a lyric video for "Controllers of Perception, the second single from forthcoming album, Never-Ending Quest for Purpose.

Look and listen at: youtu.be/E_TqluC0ssM

"Controllers of Perception" is also available on Bandcamp.

Multi-instrumental, composer, and founder, Frank D'Erasmo had this to say about the forthcoming album:

"This new album is a continuation of the path we took on our last EP, Prison Realm. For fans of that EP, this new album is in that style again, but on steroids! Things sound heavier, more epic, and more massive on this album. All of the same guys from the last release have returned, including vocalist Chris Clancy (As I Lay Dying, Invictus, Mutiny Within) and lead guitarist Tony Barhoum (Chaos Sanctuary, Condition Critical), but the big addition this time around was mix engineer, Mike Low. Things have never sounded this BIG on a Legionary release!"

FFO: Kreator, Iced Earth, Into Eternity, Mutiny Within, Control Denied

Never-Ending Quest for Purpose will be released on March 6.

Pre-order:

legionary.bandcamp.com/album/never-ending-quest-for-purpose

Visit the Legionary Store at:

bonfire.com/store/legionary-1

Track Listing:

1. Sentenced to a Life of Chronic Guilt

2. If the Judges Became the Judged [Video]

3. Never-Ending Quest for Purpose

4. Controllers of Perception

5. Story Without Closure

Credits:

Lineup:

Frank D’Erasmo: Rhythm Guitars, Drums, Bass

Tony Barhoum: Lead Guitars

Chris Clancy: Vocals

Guest Violin Solo on "Story Without Closure": Ben Karas

Engineer: Ben Karas

Mixed/Mastered by: Mike Low

All Music & Lyrics written by Frank D'Erasmo

Album art: Mark Cooper

Photo Credit: Kourtney Cline

BIO:

Legionary is a melodic death/thrash metal band, that originated in NYC, but now mostly operates out of New Jersey. Legionary once played live regularly, but is currently a one man band headed by mastermind Frank D'Erasmo (Drums/Rhythm Guitar). Frank uses the services of the best metal musicians he can find, and is currently dedicated to just doing studio projects at the moment. Legionary has several releases, mostly EPs, but now has two albums under its belt with this latest release!

facebook.com/legionaryband

instagram.com/legionary_band

legionary.bandcamp.com

youtube.com/user/thelegionary07

music.apple.com/us/artist/legionary/518848549

TOTAL MANIAC RELEASE NEW TRACK: "EARLY GRAVE"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Street Metal gang, Total Maniac, in collaboration with Decibel Magazine, has premiered "Early Grave," the second single from forthcoming sophomore album, Love Overdrive. Stream it below!

decibelmagazine.com/2026/02/24/track-premiere-total-maniac-early-grave/

With Love Overdrive, Total Maniac has upped the ante! The quintet's music can veer from ripping thrash to sleazy hard rock, from d-beat menace to anthemic choruses. Capturing the wild energy and irreverent humor of their live shows and packed with their strongest, most memorable material yet, the album is sure to catch the attention of heshers and open even more doors for the band!

In case you missed it, the album's first single, "Drinkin' Our Way To Hell," is streaming now at youtu.be/Ylq6yZNyOdg. The song is also available on Bandcamp.

"Self-described 'thrash and roll' that brings to mind proto speed metal, a tiny bit of power metal, and rock ‘n’ roll all in one punkish package. Love it!"

- Decibel

FFO: Inepsy, Motorhead, Judas Priest, BAT 

Love Overdrive will be released March 27 on 12" vinyl LP and digital formats.

Pre-order: totalmaniac.bandcamp.com/album/love-overdrive

Track Listing:

1. Love Overdrive

2. Devil In Plain Sight

3. Drinkin’ Our Way To Hell

4. Just Another

5, Early Grave

6. Rock ‘N’ Roll

7. Set Fire To The Sun

8. Flatline

Album engineer: Kevin Bernsten at Developing Nations Studio.

Mastered by: Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.

Album art by: Jamie Rosier

Catch Total Maniac at these upcoming shows:

March 27 at Metro in Baltimore, MD

LP Release Show

with Hirax, Savage Master, Desolus, and Devil Lust

April 18 at Ottobar in Baltimore, MD

Grim Reefer Fest

Line-up:

Diamond Dustin - Vocals

Mike Brown - Guitar

Nick Etson - Guitar

Ben Martin - Bass

Vaughn Volkman - Drums

BIO:

Gutter dwellin' rock n roll from Baltimore, MD!

Formed in 2018 by members of Nux Vomica, Deathammer, and Raw Filth who wanted to strike a sound somewhere between their love of 80’s metal and rock n roll swagger with punk grit. Months of gigging and developing their style led them to comparisons with classic bands straddling those same lines such as Motörhead and Venom, with their self released demo in 2019.

After some lineup changes and higher profile gigs opening for BAT, Poison Ruin, and a spot on Maryland Deathfest, they released their self-titled full length in 2022. Total Maniac sets apart from their contemporaries by authentically not giving a fuck about fitting into a narrow box.

Several more high profile gigs, festivals, and DIY tours followed. It’s not uncommon to find them on a bigger stage opening for major metal acts such as Midnight or Sodom one night, and then a sweaty packed dive bar playing alongside crust punk bands the next month. 

Their over the top performances and diverse musical backgrounds have gained them interest in a variety of different scenes.

instagram.com/totalmaniacband

facebook.com/Totalmaniac

totalmaniac.bandcamp.com

open.spotify.com/artist/55yFXvPFYp9OLnRUsA02Tw

music.apple.com/am/artist/total-maniac/1486102546

HARMS RELEASE "REBIRTH OF THE COLD"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Finnish purveyors of atmospheric heaviness and recent Time To Kill Records signees HARMS will release their second full-length album, "Rebirth of the Cold", on May 8th 2026.

The first single "True Night Falls" is now available:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/2tFEEQfttH8

Streaming: https://ffm.to/harms-true-night-falls

Commenting on the song, the band explain:

"'True Night Falls' is a presentation of the emptiness one can find in the darkest moments. Crushing parts intertwine with the haunting melodies to form a gripping sense of unyielding loneliness. The song captures the weight of being trapped in one’s own mind, when exhaustion and despair make every thought feel heavy and pointless. It moves through a dark, unending night where nothing offers guidance or comfort, and by the end, a part of oneself feels lost forever".

With "Rebirth of the Cold", HARMS move deeper into darkness: heavier, more melodic, and more aggressive than before. The music feels colder and more intense, built around tension and collapse, where moments of bleak beauty are sharpened and the weight of the band’s sound hits harder than ever. At times, their approach can be seen as an ingenious fusion of post-metal expansiveness, blackened contours and a fierce metallic hardcore edge, shaping a sound that is both emotionally immersive and physically punishing. Lyrically, the album continues their exploration of meaninglessness, emptiness, and decay, colored by reflections on time, space, and mortality: a meditation in grief, stripped of comfort and illusion, searching for what remains when nothing holds meaning.

Tracklist:

01.Endlessness

02.Serpentine calling

03.True night falls

04.Flowerless grave

05.A lifetime spent on dying

06.Rupture

07.Essence of sorrow

08.Apollonia

09.Cold aeon of time

10.Reprise

Preorders:

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/harms

https://weareharms.bandcamp.com/album/rebirth-of-the-cold

Formed in 2017 in Lappeenranta, Finland, HARMS have forged a distinctive identity rooted in crushing heaviness, atmospheric darkness, and raw emotional intensity. Drawing inspiration from the endless cold and shadow of the north, the five-piece crafts sonic landscapes that shift between overwhelming force and desolate, melodic beauty.

Their debut album, “A Lifetime Spent on Dying” (2021), was met with strong critical acclaim, earning praise from Finnish media as “one of the strongest domestic metal albums of the year” (Kaaoszine) and for its “dark, crushing and impressively multifaceted take on modern metal” (Imperiumi).

With Time To Kill Records now backing their next chapter, HARMS are poised to push their sound further into inevitable ruin, delivering their most immersive and uncompromising work to date with "Rebirth of the Cold".

Discography:

- Eternal Frost Of The Northern Soul, double-single CD, 2018

- A Lifetime Spent On Dying, full-length album, 2021

- Rupture / Essence of Sorrow, double-single 8", 2024

Line up:

Juho Haikonen - Bass

Jussi Loiri - Guitar, synth

Viljami Rings - Drums

Visa Tuovinen - Guitar, vocals

Jussi Tyrisevä - Vocals

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