VAULDERIE RELEASE "SANGUINOCTUM"

 

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VAULDERIE

Sanguinoctum

Witches Brew

27 January 2026

VAULDERIE unleashes an unrelenting storm of occult black thrash with their latest album, Sanguinoctum. Released on January 27, 2026, through the esteemed Witches Brew, this ferocious full-length offering plunges listeners deep into the dark abyss, where vampiric menace and raw, visceral energy reign supreme. With eleven tracks of uncompromising extremity, Sanguinoctum defies modern polish, embracing a raw and authentic atmosphere that embodies the spirit of the underground metal scene.

From the haunting invocation that opens “The Invocation” to the chilling finale of “Among the Aeries,” VAULDERIE delivers a relentless auditory assault infused with the venom of classic black metal and the savagery of thrash. Riffs cut through the darkness with brutal precision, while guttural vocals rise from the crypt, creating a mood of pure nocturnal hostility. This is music crafted for candlelit basements and scorched earth stages, where the only expectation is raw power and ferocity.

Standout tracks such as “Calling the Blood,” “Nocturnal Hound,” and “Flight of the Gargoyles” exemplify VAULDERIE’s mastery of balancing speed and atmosphere without sacrificing their primal edge. The album feels ritualistic, violent, and deliberate— a true testament to the band’s commitment to authenticity. In a world of fleeting trends, VAULDERIE takes no shortcuts, delivering a sound that is unapologetically dangerous.

For fans of:

- Raw black thrash

- Underground extremity

- Metal that still sounds dangerous

About VAULDERIE:

Hailing from the depths of Germany’s underground metal scene, VAULDERIE has carved out a niche for themselves with their unique blend of black and thrash metal. With a sound that is both haunting and aggressive, they have quickly gained a reputation for their intense live performances and their dedication to the darker aspects of metal music.

Follow VAULDERIE:

Apple Music: Witches Brew  https://witchesbrew.eu/en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Vaulderie/100077739470816/

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

Bandcamp: https://vaulderie.bandcamp.com/album/sanguinoctum

AMENSPEAR RELEASE "EGO´S CARRION"

 

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Band: Amenspear

Album: Ego's Carrion

Release Date: January 30, 2026

Country: USA

Genre: Black Metal

In early 2026, the New York-based black/death metal project Amenspear (led by sole member, Steve Vathis) plans on releasing the “Ego’s Carrion” EP. Over three tracks, Amenspear pays tribute to its old school death metal heroes like Death, Morbid Angel, and Dismember. This combined with Amenspear’s previous black metal influences and unique sense of melody and song structure leads to a crushing and epic death metal journey. And the lyrics lend themselves well to that journey, with the songs describing a loosely conceptual tale of a man falling into the abyss of the occult and his own dark urges and struggling to get free of them and turn towards the light. Stay updated on Amenspear’s Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/amenspearband) for more information as the release date gets closer!

Ego´s Carrion tracklist:

1.His Apparition 04:57

2.Follow The Rats 06:21

3.Ego's Carrion 07:16

https://amenspear.bandcamp.com/music

MALEFIC RELEASE "IMPERMANENCE"

 

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Malefic

Impermanence

Terminus Hate City

13 February 2026

Atlanta blackened thrash visionaries MALEFIC are set to unleash their debut album, Impermanence, via Terminus Hate City on February 13, 2026. The band initially began work on the album in 2018, and conquered numerous personal and professional challenges on the road to completing their masterpiece. Drawing influence from black, death, and thrash metal, the diverse array of songs wrestles with themes such as politics, drug use, existentialism, perseverance, and the lasting consequences of one’s choices. Impermanence represents the culmination of many years of hard work and dedication, along with a deep love for music beyond strict genre boundaries.

The album opens with “Blood Of The Throne”, a storm of blistering blackened thrash metal. Precise guitar work, furious drumming, and vicious vocals dominate the soundscape, drawing the listener into a world where an oppressive economic system chews people up and spits them out. Unrelenting from the first note to the last, the song presents a venomous warning about the state of global affairs.

“In Darkest Dreams” showcases the MALEFIC’s death metal influences while retaining undertones of blackened thrash. Notably, it is one of the only songs on the album with a defined chorus, but still relies on a progressive rock-inspired structure. The band shifts their focus from reality to fantasy in this song, with lyrics telling a horror story about a deathly reaper figure.

“Of Gods And Man” marks a change of pace from the first two songs. It showcases MALEFIC’s melodic black metal influences, with a sense of urgency to the riffs and prominent bass lines. Intricate picking patterns intertwine with dueling guitar solos, as vocalist Aaron Baumoel spins a tale about greed, consumerism, and instant gratification. The song deals with the human relationship to a creator figure, and the existentialism that frequently pervades this relationship.

“Idiocracy” changes up the dynamics even further by introducing a black-n-roll sound. Catchy triplet riffing and epic arpeggios make it a memorable standout on the album. The lyrical themes return to the political and philosophical issues that are prevalent in modern society, arguing that many are unaware of their own ignorance, although they may attempt to call out others.

“Deserter” reintroduces a more prominent death metal sound. Ominous drums flow into groovy riffs and intricate solos, leading up to a barrage of thrash riffs. Call-and-response harsh vocals emerge out of the darkness, voicing feelings of abandonment and suicidal ideation. Syncopated drum beats and bass lines relentlessly carry the momentum onward.

“Disembodiment” opens with a haunting acoustic introduction, unlike any of the previous tracks on the album. The brutal, dueling harmonies in the chorus create the album’s emotional high point, as the lyrics warn of the dangers of narcissism, gaslighting, and emotional manipulation. Musically and lyrically, the song paints a path to despair that is, ironically, paved with beauty along the way.

Melodic and grandiose, “Obsidian Earth” is the album’s magnum opus. Unrelentingly aggressive, yet melodic and grandiose, the song takes the listener through a barrage of black metal riffs and blasting, melodic hooks, finally landing on an epic solo by Jason Davila. The song laments an impending, self-inflicted extinction of humanity, with a vocal performance marked by disquieting rage.

The most progressive song on the album, “Echoes Of Silence” boasts an ominous acoustic introduction. A variety of melodies expertly intertwine with one another, deftly carrying over from one section to the next. Chaotic black metal riffs drive forward a narrative about the dual nature of addiction, dispersed with heavy chords and cries of desperation. A cathartic guitar solo finally breaks the tension, and the lyrics of the last chorus serve as a reminder of life’s fragility.

The album finally drops off into the blackened abyss with “It Haunts”, pummeling the listener with charging riffs and fierce vocals. While intricate harmonies and guitar work weave themselves throughout the song, the epic guitar solo commands rapt attention. Mysterious lyrics describe a supernatural haunting, and are fittingly closed out by ghostly, magnificent acoustic arpeggios.

About MALEFIC:

MALEFIC roared onto the Atlanta metal scene in 2007 with ambitions to modernize the black metal genre. With their tight riffs, tasty leads, and relatable lyricism, MALEFIC abandons cliches and defies traditional genre boundaries. Their special blend of black metal, drawing from thrash and death metal influences, appeals to metalheads across subgenres. They count OLD MAN'S CHILD, CARCASS, TESTAMENT, DISSECTION, and OPETH among their most prominent influences, offering a fresh, modern take on metal that is unrivaled in the United States.

Though they are set to release their very first full-length album, Impermanence, in 2025, MALEFIC boasts an impressive live performance history, having played shows with notable bands such as 1349, CRYPTA, and PROFANATICA. After a hiatus in 2009, the band eagerly picked back up where they left off and reformed with a new lineup. MALEFIC initially began work on Impermanence in 2018, taking their time to ensure that every detail accurately reflected their vision for their album. The band's hard work and dedication has culminated in a powerful debut, lovingly crafted by fans of nuanced, boundary-pushing music. 

MALEFIC lineup:

Jason Davila - Guitar

Aaron Baumoel - Drums, Vocals

Sam Williams - Guitar

Andy McGraw - Bass

https://www.facebook.com/MaleficBandATL

https://www.instagram.com/maleficbandatl/

https://malefic.bandcamp.com/music

OIUN RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "AFTERGLO".

 

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Oiun is a progressive metal band from Ohio. The band has just released a new single entitled "Afterglo".

You can check the new track on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1jGDdJSet9ZL2zP4PAerK5?si=qHaP6dfnSSm5kCg7ACxquQ&nd=1&dlsi=5fb45d5a5e0c44b7

Also in Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/albums/B0GG58QYB6?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_NfI8kaegjIYidqW8cWdHFhEXw

Check Oiun here:

https://www.instagram.com/oiunoh/

https://linktr.ee/oiun

https://www.facebook.com/people/OIUN/61561637414065/

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/oiun/1868018069

HKSPK RELEASE NEW TRACK: "TORTURE"

 

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HKSPK are three musicians from the Frankfurt (Oder) area who have been playing uncompromising black/death metal since 2023. No masks, no samples, no distance to the audience. The focus is on honest music, direct energy, and intense live shows.

Founded in 2023, HKSPK emerged from a friendship and a shared desire to make music without detours. Their first gig together quickly followed, along with original songs and more shows. Since then, the band has been a regular fixture on club and festival stages, steadily building their live reputation.

HKSPK sees itself primarily as a live band: Every show is physical, loud, and direct – whether playing to 30 or 300 people.

The band has released the "Holy Scum" album in 2024 and the "The Human Butcher" EP in 2025.  Now, the band has released their new single. "Torture". You can check it here:

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/hkspk/torture-2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrWwSq6hz_c

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3uq5NYdIAEcy7enyCOmbWb

Check HKSPK here:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578681611711

https://hkspk.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/hkspk_band

MÝVALYÏR RELEASE "THE PAST TALES"

 

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MÝVALYĬR – THE PAST TALES

LABEL: INDEPENDENT RELEASE

RELEASE DATE: FEBRUARY 27th 2026

Conflict is a constant, resurfacing long after the moment has passed - moving through history and war, and settling within oneself. Struggle appears in many forms, from external confrontation to internal collapse, blurring the line between memory, myth, and lived experience. Battles are fought not only on the battlefield, but in thought, instinct, and endurance, leaving marks that shape identity over time… until resilience - the ability to persist, to adapt, and to continue forward while carrying the weight of what came before - becomes the measure of what we endure.

The first nascent ideas that would grow into the formidable entity that is Mývalyĭr appeared during the pandemic, with isolated musicians exchanging fledgling musical concepts, before finally finding its identity and solidifying its purpose in 2023. Mývalyĭr are steeped in the forms and aesthetics of melodic death metal, but they also draw on folk traditions and orchestral stylings, incorporating violin, cello and traditional instruments like the nyckelharpa to bring additional depth and layers to their sound, sending roots deeper into musical history, long past the apocryphal birth of metal. After releasing two singles – ‘Reign’ and ‘Recollection’ – in late 2025, Mývalyĭr are now ready to present their debut full length album. A concept album that explores the idea of the eternal conflict, both within and without, that shapes us and runs through every aspect of our history and culture. The Past Tales is a staggering beginning to the story of Mývalyĭr…

Opening track, ‘Requiem’, is a gateway to the world of Mývalyĭr, a rite of passage through which the listener is transported and transformed, before being plunged into the dark waters of ‘Recollection’. Dense, layered and fierce, with cataclysmic drums, keyboards dancing between the steel-clad guitars and vocals with real bestial menace, ‘Recollection’ is comprised of a multitude of musical chapters. The sense of drama is immense, the melody lines superb…and we have only just begun to make our way through this expansive narrative. The measured and powerful ‘Reign’ is next, imbued with an air of tragedy that twists between the riffs like a cold mist, the harsh vocals a revelation – demonstrating just how evocative and effective this style of delivery can be. Enthroned at the heart of the album, the epic ‘The Past Tales Part 1’ is magnificent from the first note – with haunting melody lines, bloodied riffs and a cinematic feel, as if a curtain is being drawn back to reveal something vast and breathtaking. Beautiful female vocals add a weight of melancholy as “the battle rages on” and a superbly atmospheric conclusion flows directly into ‘The Past Tales Part 2’; an epilogue to Part 1, but tumultuous and emotionally overwhelming in its own right, with superb touches of violin. ‘The Mighty Never Fall’ then grabs you in an iron fist of death metal, immediate, engaging and irresistible, before ‘Renascence’ provides a majestic conclusion, a march from the war-torn kingdom of The Past Tales, back into the light of reality…the vivid, visceral landscape of Mývalyĭr’s creation slowly fading from perception, leaving you with an ache - a need to return.

Adorned in the striking artwork of Felipe Machado Franco (Blind Guardian, Iced Earth, Rhapsody Of Fire etc) and mixed and mastered by Janne Lunnas (Boreal Grave, Shade Of Sorrow etc) The Past Tales is the complete package – a thrilling, immersive listening experience that will never let you go. Your voyage begins on February 27th…

Line-up:

Dale Pountney – Bass

Kai Boyce – Lead Guitar

Stephen Wilkinson – Drums

Joe Clayton – Guitar/Backing Vocals

Natalie Fluess – Keyboards/Violin/Cello/Nyckelharpa/Backing Vocals

Kain - Vocals

Genre: Melodic Death Metal

For fans of: Insomnium | Amon Amarth | Omnium Gatherum | Wolfheart

Further Information:

https://www.facebook.com/myvalyir

https://www.instagram.com/myvalyir 

https://youtube.com/@myvalyir?si=VdbD3T0bqxLJC29r

VIAMAER RELEASE "IN LUMINE LUNAE"

 

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Today, Polish post-black metal/shoegaze project VIAMAER releases debut album "In lumine lunae".

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VIAMAER is a space that was born out of silence — out of the moments when a person is left alone with themselves, with their own tension, fear, calm, and everything that comes between. It is a project that did not emerge from the need to create music, but from the need to express something that cannot be spoken in words.

Behind VIAMAER stands Krystian Jurkiewicz, though the project itself is not centered around a name. It is a way of capturing states a person goes through; a method of giving shape to the intangible yet deeply real. Sound became a natural tool — a place where emotions do not need to be explained, because they can be heard in melody, timbre, contrast, and the silence between notes.

The debut album "In lumine lunae" was created slowly, over two years, in the rhythm of life — at times accelerated, at times fractured, at times paused. This is not a collection of songs.

It is a sequence of states in which Polish lyrics lead an intimate narration, while Latin titles open the material to a deeper, more symbolic dimension.

VIAMAER has no ambition to be everything for everyone. It is a project for those who listen not only with their ears, but also with their soul.

VIAMAER "In lumine lunae" is an emotional, raw, and spacious album blending blackgaze, post-black metal, and shoegaze.

Music for debut album was composed, recorded, mixed and mastered by Krystian Jurkiewicz. Cover artwork was done by Piotr Pryk. Album is released today, January 29, 2026 in digital format and CD. Buy merch & music in physical format here ➡ https://viamaer.com/merch/ 

Stream "In Lumine Lunae" album at Youtube

https://youtu.be/cEZVyl-Q85I

TRACKLIST:

1. In excitatione terrae

2. In lumine lunae

3. Dimensio mortis

4. Ultra insaniam

5. Liberum arbitrium

6. Haec vox

7. Magna paranoia

8. Smaragdus somnium

BAND SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/viamaer

Bandcamp | https://viamaer.bandcamp.com/album/in-lumine-lunae

TikTok |  https://www.tiktok.com/@viamaer

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

OWLS OVER OAKS RELEASE "O.O.O:"

 

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Band: OWLS OVER OAKS

Album: O.O.O.

Release Date: February 27th, 2026

Country: Italy

Genre: Extreme Drone Doom

Label: Argonauta Records

Italian extreme drone doom outfit OWLS OVER OAKS are ready to unleash their long awaited debut album O.O.O., out on February 27 in CD and digital formats via Argonauta Records.

Emerging from the depths of Italy’s extreme underground, OWLS OVER OAKS deliver a crushing and hypnotic vision of drone doom rooted in pure sonic weight and ritualistic atmospheres. The project was founded by Valerio “Leynir” Possetto, former bassist of Enisum, and took its definitive form with the addition of vocalist Elisa “Aeretica” Iacopini, previously active with Amethista, and drummer Roberto “Bob Rip” Ripollino, known for his work with Nihili Locus and Nerocapra.

Leynir is the sole composer and lyricist, shaping a sound conceived as a total immersion rather than a collection of songs. The debut album O.O.O., the first chapter of a planned trilogy, was recorded entirely in analog and mastered by James Plotkin, whose touch further enhances the oppressive and organic depth of the sound. One of its most radical elements is the complete absence of guitars. Instead, the music is built on dual bass lines, both performed by Leynir, which generate a massive and suffocating low end foundation. The result is a monolithic sonic structure that recalls the darkest visions of Thorr’s Hammer, Khanate, and Burning Witch, filtered through a bleak and apocalyptic sensibility.

Composed of three long tracks for a total running time of about forty minutes, O.O.O. unfolds as a single liturgical descent into pain, perdition, and blindness. The album is conceived as an unbroken ritual where repetition, tension, and space play as important a role as distortion and volume. Every passage is wrapped in a pitch black atmosphere inspired by the desolate imagery of a Mad Max like world.

Before the full release, the band previously unveiled an edit version of the track Owls, offering a first glimpse into their oppressive sound universe. It is still available at the following link:

https://song.link/owlsoveroaks_ow

Tracklist

Owls

Over

Oaks

With O.O.O., OWLS OVER OAKS invite listeners into a totalizing experience where heaviness becomes meditation and darkness turns into vision.

Album out February 27 on CD and digital via Argonauta Records.

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580855993123

https://www.instagram.com/owlsoveroaks/

https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords

PAPA NECROSE RELEASE "ANTHROPOMORPHY EXECUTION"

 

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Papa Necrose return with their second full-length, Anthropomorphy Execution, arriving on March 20th via Awakening Records on CD and digital.

Formed in 2010 in the harshest corners of Salvador, Bahia, the band delivers old-school death metal in its most real, cruel, and corrosive form. Their sound hits with riffs, crushing drums, and an atmosphere designed for those who crave the raw edge of the genre. Papa Necrose tackles human contradictions, religious hypocrisy, war, death, and other societal ills, exposing the underbelly of the world we live in.

Anthropomorphy Execution marks a moment of maturation for the band. While keeping their raw, aggressive style intact, the album explores more complex song structures, technical riffing, and layered compositions. Influences from the most technical ’90s death metal - Human (Death) and Testimony of the Ancients (Pestilence) - are evident throughout.

Lyrically, the album delivers sharp criticism of religion, focusing on the role of Catholicism in historic humanitarian crises, world wars, and the darker trajectories of power and authority.

The closing track, “The Thousand Yard Gaze,” features a guest guitar solo by James Murphy (Death, Obituary, Cancer), providing a final, brutal highlight on the record.

Tracklist

1. Fall, Die, and Break

2. Hammered in the Mind

3. Disenchant Them

4. Between Voices and Fear

5. Anthropomorphy Execution

6. Bleeding Social Membrane

7. Eighteen Years Awake

8. Cathedral of Death

9. Silenced by Death

10. The Thousand Yard Gaze

Line-up

Alessandro Necrose – vocals

Danilo Vagner – guitar

Éric Gusmão – bass

Carlos Silva – guitar

Luquian Silva – drums

Credits

Recorded, mixed & mastered: Evil Live Studios (2023–2025)

Drum editing: Hugo Elias (Infected Cells)

Guest solo: James Murphy

Cover art: Nether Temple Design

For more info:

https://www.facebook.com/papanecrosedm

https://www.instagram.com/papanecrose/

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

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

https://awakeningrecordscn.bandcamp.com/

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

https://awakeningrecordscn.bigcartel.com/

VARMIA RELEASE NEW TRACK "DER TOT ADALBERT"

 

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Polish Black Metal band VARMIA release a new song and music video for “der tot Adalbert.”

"With this song, we take an unusual look at the pages of history. Since chronicles are written by the victors, events that actually took place may be interpreted in many different ways,” explains singer/guitarist Lasota. “The mission of Adalbert of Prague was a milestone in shaping the newly formed Polish state, which at the time desperately craved a martyr or a founding hero. These events took place on our land and are directly bound to the history of our ancestors, the Old Prussians. Thus, failing to speak up in this embroiled matter would be a failure on our part. This song was recorded live, not far from where these events took place more than a thousand years ago."

“der tot Adalbert” is available on all streaming/download digital platforms, or watch the music video premiered by Black Metal Promotion) HERE https://youtu.be/elLIGViz-po?si=inyrTAsA4MtYqGoo

The new single follows up “Zwykli Zmarli,” https://youtu.be/fSupe54X8JI?si=cWnwaIGP9R1EwOmX which was released over the All Saints Day/All Souls Day weekend, and each comes from the Polish group’s anticipated new album ‘lauks’ to be released March 27th.

"This album is the quintessence of our understanding of natural, raw intensity, teetering on the verge of chaos,” states Lasota. “As always, we recorded it live – this time among the ruins of one of the many castles still standing on our land. Within its empty, derelict halls, we discovered a new dimension of musical naturalism. The aura of the place is embedded into the sound, reverberating through the slower hits of the instruments. The title ‘lauks’ refers to the way our ancestors coexisted in groups of communes or settlements. In the context of this album, it signifies identity, territorial instinct, and the sharp line between us and them."

‘lauks’ a much more straight forward and intense VARMIA raging through a darkened track of raw primal black metal that still clings to their Baltic roots abetted by adding in percussion and traditional instrumentation and is available now for pre-order on limited-edition 300 warm blood colored vinyl (with insert and download code), jewelcase CD with 12-page booklet or digital. Order now at www.m-theoryaudio.com/store or www.varmiaband.bandcamp.com

Expect tour date announcement soon.

VARMIA was formed in 2016 by composer Lasota with a mission of fusing black metal with musical influences that pay tribute to the ancient Baltic tribes of the historical Warmia region of northern Poland. Vocally, harsh growls shroud the band's music and native Polish lyrics in a visceral aura, the only breaks occurring when using the traditional, ancient technique of “whitevoice” clean singing as utilized during ancient East-Central European rituals, rites of passage and festivals. Meanwhile, the power of the band's metal influences are enhanced by traditional ethnic instrumentation of the Baltic Rites via sounds of tagelharpa, goat horn, lyre (gęśle), tribal drums, wood tuba and krivula. The final result is a compelling mix of dark metallic sounds that channel the spirit of early Enslaved, Satyricon and Wolves in the Throne Room and folk elements that drive acts such as Wardruna and Heilung.

VARMIA has released four albums to date – 2017's ‘Z mar twych,’ 2018's ‘W ciele nie,’ 2021’s ‘bal Lada,’ their first collaborating with M-Theory Audio, and 2023’s ‘Nie Nas Widze.’

For more information:

www.facebook.com/varmiaband

www.instagram.com/varmiaband

https://varmiaband.bandcamp.com

www.m-theoryaudio.com

PANTHEIST JOINS ARGONAUTA RECORDS

 

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Argonauta Records is proud to announce the signing of one of the most revered names in atmospheric doom metal, Pantheist. With a career spanning over two decades, the band is set to release a brand-new album later this year, marking a thrilling new chapter in their storied journey.

Pantheist commented: “Pantheist are proud to be joining the crew of Argonauta Records. Navigating the music industry alone has been challenging, but now we have found the right partner to sail alongside. This collaboration will allow us to fully focus on our creative vision, including the release of a double-vinyl album later this year. We look forward to working with Argonauta and beginning this new chapter together.”

Formed in 2000, Pantheist have established themselves as one of the standard bearers of atmospheric funeral doom. With six full-length albums and over 100 live performances across 15 countries, they have shared stages with Tiamat, Arcturus, Saturnus, Esoteric, Skepticism, While Heaven Wept, Mourning Beloveth, Evoken and The Ruins of Beverast. Their seminal debut, O Solitude, remains a benchmark in the genre and a fan favorite on streaming platforms.

Having recently welcomed professional soprano Linda Dumitru to the lineup, Pantheist are currently recording their seventh studio album, promising an expansive, immersive listening experience that will captivate longtime fans and newcomers alike. The album is expected for release in Autumn 2026, with bookings already underway for performances throughout 2026 and 2027, including appearances at NorthWest Doom Fest (UK) and Symphonic Metal Echoes (Romania).

This partnership with Argonauta Records marks a new era for Pantheist, combining the band’s visionary artistry with the label’s global reach and support network. Fans can look forward to an outstanding, atmospheric journey in 2026 as Pantheist set sail into uncharted sonic territories.

INFO:

https://www.facebook.com/Pantheistuk

https://www.instagram.com/pantheistband/

https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords

NIBIRU RELEASE "HYPÓSTASIS"

 

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Band: NIBIRU

Album: H Y P Ó S T A S I S

Release Date: February 27th 2026

Country: Italy

Genre: Ritual Industrial / Black Ambient

Label: Argonauta Records

TRACKLIST

Azoth

Binah

Idolum

Sekhmet

Shalicu

Obeah

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

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

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

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

https://www.facebook.com/nibiruritual

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

https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords

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

METEORA RELEASE A VIDEO FOR "DARKEST LIGHT"

 

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

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

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

Speaking about the video Meteora have said...

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

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

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

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

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ACIDOSIS RELEASE "ARRIVAL"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Acidosis

Arrival

27 March 2026

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

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

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

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

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

About ACIDOSIS

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

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

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

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

ACIDOSIS is:

Ben Katzman – Bass / Vocals

Diego Edsel – Guitar

Deo Budnevich – Guitar

Jonathan Rusten – Guitar

Harry Schwarz – Drums

https://www.facebook.com/Acidosisrocks

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

THE JOTUNN RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "THE DEPARTURE"

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About THE JOTUNN:

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

THE JOTUNN is:

Paul Kahan - Vocals

Shawn Kahan - Guitar

Leo Debevc - Guitar

Londyn Snow - Bass

Adam Biats - Drums

Links:

Streaming links: www.thejotunn.com

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

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

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

Credits: 

Recording Studio: Dreadcore Productions

Produced, Engineered, Mixed and Mastered: Josh Wickman

Drum Pre-Production: Nick Hawkins

Lyrics, Song and Performance by The Jötunn

PROFANE ELEGY RELEASE "HEREZJARCHA"

 

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Profane Elegy

Herezjarcha

30 January 2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About PROFANE ELEGY

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

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

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

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

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

PROFANE ELEGY is:

Mikael L – Vocals, Orchestration

J Gulick – Guitars, Orchestration

David G – Bass, Orchestration

Sean M – Drums

Connect with PROFANE ELEGY:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

SKULLD RELEASE "ABYSS CALL TO ABYSS"

 

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

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

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

Stream "Abyss Calls to Abyss" at THIS LOCATION.

Tracklist:

1. Healing the Wound

2. The Blink

3. Accabadora

4. Wear the night as a Velvet Cloak

5. Le Diable and The Snake

6. Mother Death

7. Drops of Sorrow

8. Sacred Fires

Preorders:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Line-up:

Pamela - Vocals

Monti - Guitar

Rappo - Guitar

Moqi - Guitar

Ciufs - Bass

Teo - Drums

SKULLD

https://skulldband.bandcamp.com

https://www.instagram.com/skulldband

Time To Kill Records

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

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

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

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

https://timetokillrecords.com/

TERRAMORTA RELEASE "THE FADING LUMINA´S EMBRACE"

 

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

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

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

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

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

Artwork by Carlos Ribeiro.

Label – Magnus Pike Records

Recording Musicians:

Guitar and Orchestra – Carlos Ribeiro ( Nero Sangrus )

Guitar – Cris?ano Fonseca ( Sargervs )

Bass – Adriana Silvares ( Red Queen )

Drums – Robin Stone

Vocals – Dan Vesca

Song list:

1 – Baba Yaga

2 – Caronte

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

4 – Deliberate Killing of Oneself

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

6 – March of the Forsaken

7 – Sovereign of the Void

8 – Sic Semper Tyrannis

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

10 – The Fading Lumina’s Embrace

Links:

Fog of War – Lyric Video:

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

BandCamp full album:

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

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

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

VANISHMENT RELEASE "AND NOW WE DIE"

 

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Band: Vanishment

Album: And Now We Die

Release Date: January 23, 2026

Country: USA

Genre: Heavy/Thrash Metal

Label: M-Theory Audio

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

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

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

VANISHMENT

Rob Ropkins – vocals

Brian Johnson – guitar

Jeremy McAllister – guitar

Nate Baker – bass

Chris Wozniak – drums

For more info:

www.facebook.com/vanishment.seattle

www.instagram.com/vanishmentseattle

www.vanishment.bandcamp.com

www.m-theoryaudio.com

OBVURT RELEASE NEW VIDEO: "PATIENCE"

 

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

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

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

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

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

Philippe Drouin - Guitars

Enzo Roussel - Bass

Michel Gagné Bouchard (Mitch) - Drummer

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

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

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

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

For fans of: Decapitated, Suffocation, Dying Fetus

Label: Brutal Mind

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

Check out the video:

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

Follow Obvurt Online:

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

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

https://x.com/obvurt

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

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

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

EVIL AGE RELEASE "EVIL NEVER SLEEPS"

 

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EVIL AGE

Evil Never Sleeps

CDN Records

16 January 2026

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

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

For fans of: Hellripper, Midnight, Plague Dogs

About EVIL AGE:

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

Follow EVIL AGE:

Facebook: Facebook

Instagram: Instagram

Bandcamp: Bandcamp

GORRCH RELEASE "STILLAMENTUM"

 

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Gorrch

Stillamentum

Label: Avantgarde Music

Release date: January 30th, 2026.

Formats: CD / LP / Digital

Country: Italy

Genre: black metal

Hailing from Northeastern Italy, Gorrch formed in 2010 as a duo composed of brothers Droich (guitars, bass) and Chimsicrin (drums, vocals, keyboards). Over the years, Gorrch carved their niche in the Italian underground with a singular, uncompromising vision of black metal — from the feral intensity of their 2013 self-titled EP and the 2015 full-length 'Nera Estasi', to the more experimental, dissonant, and atmospheric textures of their 2020 EP 'Introvertere'.

Rare live performances and an aura of mystery — not least the vocal-masked front presence of Chimsicrin — have helped Gorrch build a cult following among the followers of extreme, chaotic black metal.

Produced by Andrea Petucco (Ad Nauseam), 'Stillamentum' marks Gorrch’s long-awaited return, as well as the first collaboration between the duo and Avantgarde Music. 'Stillamentum' is a full-length album steeped in claustrophobic intensity, dissonant chord structures, and relentless sonic tension. From punishing tremolo riffs and blasting drumming to cavernous production that evokes suffocating atmospheres, the record channels the band’s obsession with sound as ritual and catharsis. Gorrch push further into darkness with an unwavering commitment to raw emotion and existential dread, crafting a labyrinth of shadows and pain.

Avantgarde Music will release 'Stillamentum' on CD, LP, and digital on January 30th, 2026.

Find preorders at Bandcamp:

https://avantgardemusic.bandcamp.com/album/stillamentum

TRACKLIST

1. Nimbus

2. Vorago

3. Larvæ

4. Cryptæ

5. Angor

6. Phlegma

LINK

https://gorrch.bandcamp.com

EVOKED ECLIPSE RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "THE CRIES OF EVIL"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

With just a couple of weeks to go until the release of EVOKED ECLIPSE's debut album, today you can finally enter the world of this Italian atmospheric Death Black Metal band. We're proud to present the project's first single, the title track "The Cries of Evil", from the album out on February 6th via Club Inferno Ent.

The song can be heard on all digital platforms and on YouTube at https://youtu.be/nkR1ZMw_S5Y

Led by Max Havler (ex-OPHIDIAN – ex-SHRIVEL), mastered by Jens Bogren at the world-famous Fascination Street Studios (Opeth, Katatonia, Dimmu Borgir, Arch Enemy, Sepultura, Kreator etc. etc.), with the album cover realized by the talented artist Gogo Melone, "The Cries Of Evil" present a dark sound, very close to the Scandinavian Black Metal and Death Metal scene, primarily Swedish, with references to Dissection, Naglfar, but also the melodic Death Metal of Dark Tranquillity and Opeth and the melancholic Doom Gothic elements of early Katatonia!

The album in its CD format is already available for pre-order at https://t.ly/7Lvki

 

Just be ready to a new vision of Extreme Music

Official sites:

- CLUB INFERNO ENT.: http://www.facebook.com/clubinfernoent

- EVOKED ECLIPSE: https://www.facebook.com/evokedeclipse

WITCHER RELEASE VIDEO FOR "ÖRÖKLET"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

WitcheR’s history started back in 2010. The band was formed by Gere Karola (synths, vocal) and Neubauer Roland (guitars, drums, vocal) in order to perform atmospheric black metal music based on classical music elements and strong synths harmonies. From the very beginning, catchy melodies and elevated mood took important parts in the music. The lyrics are mostly about witchcraft, Hungarian folklore, adherence to old values, and the maximum opposition to the modern world.

New album "Öröklét" was released November 4, 2025 on CD and tape via Filosofem Records (pre-order), on vinyl via Beveria Productions (pre-order) and popular streaming platforms (Bandcamp, Spotify, Amazon, Apple, Deezer, Tidal). Cover artwork was done by Grafit & Hamu Artworks.

The third video clip by WitcheR has been released, created for the title track of their fourth full-length album, "Öröklét (Eternity)".

The work is not only a musical piece but also a visual special feature, as the clip was created over the course of an entire year and evokes the ancient rituals of pagan witches.

“We didn’t just want to make a video clip, we wanted to experience the entire year in the spirit of the song.” — WitcheR comments.

The freshly released video further deepens WitcheR’s dark, mystical universe, where music, nature, and ancient traditions form an organic unity. The rituals appearing in the clip are rooted in pagan ceremonies tied to solstices, witch traditions, and the cycles of nature.

The long, year-long creative process made it possible for the video not only to tell a story, but also to convey time and cyclicality, and even to document the changing of the seasons.

“This song and this video are about time. About how everything returns, and nothing passes without leaving a trace.”

Watch video to the song "Öröklét" at Black Metal Promotion

https://youtu.be/DClg3LYcWD4

TRACKLIST:

1. Örökség

2. Szélhozó

3. Röghöz kötött

4. Öröklét

5. Piano Trio No. 2 - Andante con moto (Franz Schubert cover) 

BAND SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook |  https://www.facebook.com/witcherband/

Twitter |  https://x.com/witcherband

Bandcamp | https://witcherband.bandcamp.com/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/witcherbandofficial/

Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEsJ0gvIp7gKv5SljsgJX4g

Spotify  https://open.spotify.com/artist/1C9ErpFV88XztoqUPESRRb

SHINE STREAM NEW SONG "KNEEL BEFORE THE SERPENT"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Poland's SHINE is now streaming a new track off their forthcoming debut album, Wrathcult. "Kneel Before the Serpent" marks the second taste of the fury to come later this month with the album's impending release.

Stream "Kneel Before the Serpent" now at youtu.be/Z_JCjauzBtU?si=eNOu52l2XdcBOhzb

Wrathcult is due out January 30 on Dark Descent Records.

Pre-order Wrathcult on digital, CD and vinyl formats at:

Dark Descent Records: www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop

Dark Descent Records EU Store: ddmsuo.eu

Dark Descent Records Band Camp: darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com

Born from the grips of the pandemic, SHINE are the newest brainchild of Hazael’s Tomasz Dobrzeniecki, and their first album Wrathcult leaves no doubt that a new force in Polish extreme metal has awakened.

Inspired by the likes of Emperor, Bathory, Morbid Angel, Entombed and Dismember, Dobrzeniecki’s new outfit channels that lineage into something raw, relentless, and unmistakably its own.

“‘SHINE’ for me is a sheen of a sword's blade, the last thing that your foes see in their lives. You can also relate it to the Promethean light given to people that enlightens or sometimes blinds us. It can also be a glare of rage stemming from the resistance towards the unnatural rules forced upon us,” explains Dobrzeniecki when asked about his new unit’s name. “Our music is full of references to ancient rules and rituals and times when people lived in accordance with nature and cosmos using the primeval knowledge.”

Dark Descent Records will handle the release, having previously collaborated with Dobrzeniecki on the reissue of Hazael’s classic opus. Wrathcult continues in similar thematic territory, invoking forgotten ancestral knowledge and tapping into primal forces, and mythic echoes of a pre-Christian world.

“Lyrics for the album are mainly inspired by the pre-Christian spirituality and mythology of our forefathers and based on such books as Bestiariusz Słowiański, Mitologia Słowiańska by J. Bobrowski and M. Wrona, and Słowiańska Czarownica (Slavic Bestiary, Slavic Mythology, Slavic Witch). The lyrics pay homage to nature and higher powers in order to upkeep the memories of the beliefs that once shaped our heritage. We live on the borderline of three cultures that blend together in some way – Germanic, Norse and Slavic mythology have quite a lot in common.”

The album was recorded at Heinrich House Studio in Legionowo, Poland - a small city on the outskirts of Warsaw that holds an important place in metal history, being the hometown of Daray (Dimmu Borgir, Vesania), Orion (Behemoth, Vesania) and Heinrich (Vesania, Decapitated). “Me and producer Heinrich (Filip Hałucha) have known each other for about 20 years. If you want to record a metal album that 100% meets your expectations, I think he's the only person that I trust.”

An uncompromising slab of ancient fury awaits! “See you in Valhalla! I’ve heard the parties there are worth dying for,” exclaims Dobrzeniecki. 

Wrathcult Tracklist:

1. Ancient Chaos

2. The Lamb Against the Wolf

3. Kneel Before the Serpent

4. Oddajcie co moje

5. The Cult of Oak

6. The Horror of the Night

7. Witch's Prophecies

8. Wrath of the Hammer

9. The Necklace With Runes

10. Ancient Spirit

SHINE is:

Marek Krajcer-vocals

Tomasz Dobrzeniecki -guitars

Mateusz Waśkiewicz- guitars

Wojciech Gąsiorowski-bass

Paweł Duda- drums

Follow SHINE on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/shine.wrathcult/

www.darkdescentrecords.com

darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com