sábado, 20 de junio de 2026

WITHOUT THE SUN RELEASE "III"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Without The Sun is a Chilean alternative metal band formed in Santiago in 2017; their music explores emotional intensity through dark atmospheres, dense textures, and a deeply introspective sensibility.

Their debut EP, *Synaisthesia* (2022), established the project's conceptual and sonic foundations, developing a musical language centered on introspection and the shaping of the self. With *Holograma* (2024), the band further refined its identity, moving toward a more powerful and defined sound while incorporating a critical perspective on contemporary emotional and social dynamics—a shift that marked a turning point with their signing to the international label Art Gates Records.

In 2026, Without The Sun will release *III*, their first full-length album: a conceptual work that navigates themes of guilt, rage, and inner transformation, solidifying an artistic vision that is intense, reflective, and geared toward an international audience.

"III" tracklist:

1. Stasis

2. Yokai

3. V.O.I.D.

4. Kraken

5. Ares

6. Cronos

7. ATLVS

8. Ikaros

9. Quimera


Buy "III": https://artgatesrecords.com/store/es/inicio/without-the-sun-iii-cd

Stream"III" https://open.spotify.com/album/6T8pBYFFvet1WoBAxfP6JQ?si=NN64Fal5Td6dPL83FYNc9A&nd=1&dlsi=d9a046891d6a401c

https://bfan.link/iii-wts


Without the Sun Members

Francisco Diaz - Vocals

Ebert Jimenez - Drums

Gerardo Vilches - Guitars

Jordán Vilches - Guitars


https://www.facebook.com/withoutthesunband

https://www.instagram.com/withoutthesun_band/

https://open.spotify.com/intl-es/artist/0Zi5NxEWg2YzvNVjcwavfq?si=8_R2fheYSL-8rvOxQ-JYww

SALLOW MOTH RELEASE NEW SINGLE "BIOHYBRID VIRULENCE"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Progressive Death Metal duo, Sallow Moth, in collaboration with No Clean Singing, has premiered "Biohybrid Virulence," the second single from upcoming Willowtip album, Hydrophilous Brood! Stream it below!


nocleansinging.com/2026/06/16/an-ncs-premiere-sallow-moth-biohybrid-virulence/


Hydrophilous Brood takes place in Pamugara, a dimensional nest immersed in a lush world where organisms are rematerialized into new hybrid species after passing through a powerful portal, a highly unpredictable artifact known as the ‘Mossbane Lantern’. Each song has a thematic connection to various artifacts on the previous album (Mossbane Lantern), extrapolating the characteristics and aftereffects of those artifacts within this temperamental environment of a planet.

Musically, Sallow Moth goes hand in hand with the aforementioned lyrical themes of transformation in that the continuous evolution of the project has become a signature feature with each album. This album retains a portion of the genre-shifting approach of previous works, but deliberately exhibits more focus on the intersection of technical death metal and brutal death metal, especially with the addition of a highly skilled drummer in Allen Gingerich. Notable influences on Hydrophilous Brood include Mortal Decay, Wormed, Deeds of Flesh, Cephalic Carnage, and Cynic. 

Hydrophilous Brood is out July 24 on vinyl, CD, and digital formats via Willowtip Records!



Pre-order Hydrophilous Brood:

https://bit.ly/hydrophilous-willowtip

sallowmoth.bandcamp.com/album/hydrophilous-brood-2


Track Listing:

1. Nebulous Appendages of Vacillant Seafoam

2. Distended in Panglacial Advent

3. Driftmoth Vivisector

4. Biohybrid Virulence

5. Arcane Benthic Umbilicus

6. Polymorphic Gnaw

7. Hydrophilous Brood

8. Serene Aqueous Leech


Credits:


Sallow Moth is:

Garry Brents - guitars, bass, lead vocals, keys, lyrics, production

Allen Gingerich - drums, guitar solos on 5 and 6.


Guest Appearances:

Cory Peterson - additional gutturals on ending on 4. (Thaetas).

Dan Wolfson - guitar solo on 7. (Snarling, Cave Moth).

Dave Norman - background high screams on 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7. (Co-runner of Zegema Beach Records).

Evan Sadler - additional high vocals on 2, 3, 6, and 7. additional lyric line on 3. (Labyrinthine Heirs).

Laela Clark - additional high screams on 2. (thisworldisnotkind),

Ola - Trumpet on 8.

Simon Joseph - additional gutturals on 2. (Defaced).

Tucker Spellane - additional high screams on 5. (Lurching).


Cover art by Clare McCarthy


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willowtip.bandcamp.com

instagram.com/willowtiprecords

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viernes, 19 de junio de 2026

SEA SLEEPER RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "LUNAR DEGENERATES"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Heavy, atmospheric, and built for maximum neck damage, SEA SLEEPER return with their new single, “Lunar Degenerates,” the latest preview of their forthcoming sophomore album, Burden of Antlers, set for release on September 18, 2026.

“Lunar Degenerates” captures the band at their most visceral and dynamic, fusing classic crunchy, bang-your-head riffage with the expansive progressive weight that has become a defining part of SEA SLEEPER’s sound. The track also leans into the band’s long-running Mastodon influence, particularly the Crack the Skye-esque textures that have surfaced across both of their albums.

The band calls “Lunar Degenerates” “easily the funnest song on the record to play,” pointing to its high-energy riffs, shifting atmosphere, and explosive return from an ambient passage back into the main riff as one of the song’s standout moments.

With its mix of brute force, spacey atmosphere, and locked-in rhythmic power, “Lunar Degenerates” offers another glimpse into the world of Burden of Antlers, an album that promises to expand SEA SLEEPER’s sonic range while staying rooted in the crushing, riff-forward heaviness that first defined them.

Burden of Antlers arrives September 18, 2026.


About SEA SLEEPER:

With a passion for death and post metal, SEA SLEEPER infuse their heavy sound with an array of genre influences to produce something more dynamically extreme. The band formed in 2019 comprised of Jesse Cooley (guitar/lead vocals), Shane Cooley (drums/vocals), and Nick Kessler (bass/vocals), with Tony Spradlin (lead guitar/vocals) subsequently completing the line-up in 2022. 

The debut EP Nihilism was released independently in 2019, followed by their acclaimed debut album Nostophobia. Released in 2021 via Metal Assault Records, Nostophobia garnered notable recognition achieving #10 album of the year for Noob Heavy and #7 spot for album of the year at GBHBL in 2021, as well as seeing the band become a Top Selling Bandcamp artist in the same year.


SEA SLEEPER Is: 

Jesse Cooley (Guitar/Lead Vocals)

Shane Cooley (Drums/Vocals)

Nick Kessler (Bass/Vocals)

Tony Spradlin (Lead Guitar/Vocals)


Connect With SEA SLEEPER:

Official Website: https://seasleeper.bandcamp.com

Bandcamp: https://seasleeper.bandcamp.com

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

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

Twitter/X: https://x.com/seasleeper

YouTube: https://youtube.com/@seasleeper7557?si=I54GO1VC1ZA5x3Wy

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1MVRa7wGpGY4EqqqEjVpMZ?si=KKq0Xb5_Qf6P_WwMte5EiA

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sea-sleeper/1384085890

Discord: https://discord.com/channels/947585206213296169/947594689123598396/1481135243078406271


Burden of Antlers Tracklist:

Machines of the Bombing Run 

Manifestor 

Lunar Degenerates 

Abysmal Trench 

Burden of Antlers 

They’ll Miss You 

Coma 

Husk 

THY SANATORIUM RELEASE "THY SANATORIUM" ALBUM

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Thy Sanatorium Unleashes Self-Titled Debut Album – Available Now


Prepare to descend into darkness: Thy Sanatorium has officially released their self-titled debut album, a masterful collision of melodic death, black, gothic, and symphonic metal. The album is now available on all major streaming platforms, with vinyl and CD editions also out today.

Recorded and mixed by Aries and mastered by Colin Davis at Imperial Mastering, the eight-track release balances savage riffs with haunting melodies, creating an immersive experience of relentless tension and intricate atmosphere.

“Every note, every shift in tempo, is meant to pull the listener deeper into our world,” the band explains. “This isn’t just music—it’s a journey through shadow and melody.”

Fans of Opeth, Children of Bodom, and Cradle of Filth will find familiar darkness intertwined with uniquely twisted sonic landscapes. From the opening riff to the final note, Thy Sanatorium delivers a full-throttle metal experience meant to be felt as much as heard.


Listen now and grab your copies:

Bandcamp: https://thysanatorium.bandcamp.com/album/thy-sanatorium

Streaming/Digital: https://thysanatorium.hearnow.com/

Vinyl: https://elasticstage.com/thysanatorium


Enter the shadows and experience Thy Sanatorium today—if you dare.


 Connect:

Website: https://www.thysanatorium.com

Pre-orders: https://elasticstage.com/thysanatorium

Bandcamp: https://thysanatorium.bandcamp.com

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

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

Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thysanatorium.bsky.social

jueves, 18 de junio de 2026

EXTERMINATION DAY RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO: "RUSE CYCLE"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Following the recent announcement of their signing to Argonauta Records, Minneapolis, Minnesota's EXTERMINATION DAY return with a brand new single and video, "Ruse Cycle", offering the first taste of the band's forthcoming album, currently in the works and slated for release at a later date.

Blending the crushing weight of Trouble and The Obsessed with the raw aggression of Poison Idea, the crossover attitude of Blind-era Corrosion of Conformity, and the unhinged spirit of Die Kreuzen, EXTERMINATION DAY continue to refine the distinctive sound they proudly call Hoss Rock.

Featuring current and former members of Suffering Hour, Satan's Satyrs and Kult of the Wizard, the Minneapolis outfit has quickly established itself as one of the most uncompromising new voices in the American underground. Loud, confrontational, and fueled by equal parts grit and conviction, the band delivers heavy music that refuses to pull its punches.


With "Ruse Cycle", EXTERMINATION DAY turn their attention toward the mechanisms of manipulation, division, and social control that increasingly shape modern life.


The band comments:

"Ruse Cycle is our take on the manipulation and manufactured erosion of the human spirit our government and media engages in. While people continue to engage in arguments over trivial things like who is and isn't allowed to entertain us, the law and rights that are supposed to protect us are methodically being dismantled and increasingly hold little value. Our government is increasingly stifling free speech, using intimidation, and even busting down doors without warrants. Everything is presented to us in black and white terms, and it seems as if most media personalities are grifters monetizing human suffering. The ones in control curate culture wars to keep us all fighting each other so we don't look upward at them."

Musically, "Ruse Cycle" captures everything that makes EXTERMINATION DAY such a compelling force: thunderous riffs, punk-fueled urgency, doom-laden heaviness, and a fearless willingness to challenge convention. It is both a statement of intent and a powerful introduction to the next chapter of the band's evolution.


Watch the official video for "Ruse Cycle" now:

https://youtu.be/7ZUSj-v0I1E


More details about EXTERMINATION DAY's forthcoming album will be revealed in the coming months through Argonauta Records.


https://www.facebook.com/eday69

https://www.instagram.com/exterminationdayband/

https://www.argonautarecords.com/

https://exterminationday.bandcamp.com/

NOVAREIGN RELEASE "SHIFTING THE AXIS OF THE WORLD"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Band: NOVAREIGN

Album: Shifting the Axis of the World

Release Date: July 17th, 2026

Country: USA

Genre: Prog Power Metal

Label: M-Theory Audio


Check the "Sun & Moon video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MP5e2OWvTg


NOVAREIGN gained quite a bit of traction with their 2018 album, ‘Legends,’ which was praised as “a bombastic mix of epic metal” (BraveWords), “an instrumental fireworks show” (Metal Bandcamp) and “one of the most addictive power metal records I've heard in a long time” (Two Guys Metal Reviews).

Additionally, the ensuing live shows that followed its release including dates with Michael Schenker, Exmortus, Angra, White Wizzard, Rhapsody Ov Fire, Act of Defiance, Bonded By Blood, GloryHammer, Graveshadow, PowerGlove and Holy Grail, in addition to festivals like Mad With Power, Hyperspace, Ruinfest and Frost And Fire.

In the downtime, NOVAREIGN endured a couple of lineup changes implementing new drummer Ulises Hernandez (ex-Judicator, Anubis), while guitarist Balmore Lemus split his time with Judicator, Lunar and Dire Peril. On and off NOVAREIGN have been writing and recording the follow-up to ‘Legends’ and after too much time a new effort is on the horizon.


For more information –

www.facebook.com/novareignofficial

www.instagram.com/novareignofficial

www.novareign.bandcamp.com

www.m-theoryaudio.com

miércoles, 17 de junio de 2026

KA´APER RELEASE "WHEN GODS WALKED THE EARTH"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Cyprus Melodic Death Metal band Ka'aper released their new album «When Gods Walked The Earth». The release was recorded in the band's home studio and mixed/mastered by Max Barishnikov.


https://satanath.bandcamp.com/album/sat419-kaaper-when-gods-walked-the-earth-2026

https://open.spotify.com/album/5dwiwtj0YSL57POeJB8oLm


Formed in April 2024 on the southern shores of Cyprus, Ka'aper blends dark and melodic metal, drawing inspiration from ancient Egyptian mythology. With crushing riffs, atmospheric arrangements, and haunting melodies, their music takes listeners on a journey into the depths of antiquity. The band—Evgeny Pcheliakov (vocals), Timur Glushan (guitar), Igor Kurzin (bass), and Alexey Boychuk (drums)—delivers intense and evocative soundscapes. Their debut album was released in 2025. Embracing darkness, Ka'aper invites fans to scream, feel, and face their fears. 


https://kaaperofficial.com/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561403806389

https://www.instagram.com/kaaper_official

NUMENTO RELEASE NEW TRACK: "ONE WITH THE VOID"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

“One With The Void” is a metaphorical portrayal of a painful death, through which Numento, a Finnish progressive melodeath band, briefly returns to its older musical roots. The story behind the song draws inspiration from a particularly sinister and fascinating natural phenomenon: the fungus Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, better known as the zombie-ant fungus, which infects carpenter ants. The fungus takes complete control of its host, manipulates its behavior, and forces the ant to climb high into vegetation before its inevitable end.

Appropriately for its subject matter, the song moves through agonizingly oppressive atmospheres, twisting in pain before an unavoidable dark death — only for the cycle of infection to start again, over and over. The phenomenon and narrative can also be seen as reflections of human behavioral patterns, particularly in the worlds of crime, manipulation and cults.


Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Amazon Music etc.): 

https://push.fm/fl/numento-onewiththevoid


Musically, the composition combines the trademark contrasts that have become characteristic of Numento: brutality and melancholy intertwined with diverse vocal expressions and memorable guitar melodies. “One With The Void” is part of an upcoming EP scheduled for release later this year.


01. One With The Void

ISRC: FIAA12600002

Composition & arrangement: Atte Asikainen, Katri Hiovain-Asikainen, Simo Mattila, Aleksi Vehmassalo, Mikko Virtanen, Jouni Aaltonen (taiteilijanimi Johnny Grinds)

Lyrics Katri Hiovain-Asikainen, Atte Asikainen

Produced by Christian Herrle & Atte Asikainen


Numento:

Atte Asikainen - Guitar & backing vocals 

Katri Hiovain-Asikainen - Vocals & kantele

Johnny Grinds - Bass & backing vocals

Aleksi Vehmassalo - Guitar

Mikko Virtanen - Drums


https://linktr.ee/Numento 

martes, 16 de junio de 2026

ULTHIMA RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "WHITE RAVEN"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Approach of the long awaited second album release of epic melodeath ambassador Ulthima is being announced with an opening single “White Raven”. From Monterrey Mexico, to Helsinki Finland, the band came to be known in the Finnish metal scene with their Debut album “Symphony of the Night” in 2021, and is set to release their second full album in the autumn of 2026.

"White Raven" explores the journey from fearing death to accepting it as a natural part of existence. Guided by the symbol of the White Raven, the song blends mythological imagery and reflection on mortality, portraying death not as an end, but as a passage into eternity.


Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Amazon Music etc.): https://push.fm/fl/ulthima-whiteraven


The guitarist and composer Ric tells about the song: “White raven is one of the last songs I wrote for this album. It's one of those that come out of nowhere with just one small riff and rapidly developed in a full length song. It always felt very organic while it was put together and definitely one of the best ones in the album. 

Lyric wise I wanted a deep topic for it. While it is a bit cliche talking about death and all that, I felt it was a fitting for this song as it is something we can all relate to.

With this album, we set out to sharpen and define our identity as a band. Instead of pursuing a polished, overly perfected production, we embraced a rawer and more organic sound that captures the intensity and spirit of our music. We wanted the album to feel alive—heavy, aggressive, and honest—while preserving the human element that often gets lost in modern productions. The result is our most authentic release to date, a record that reflects who we are as musicians and delivers our vision with power, atmosphere, and conviction."

Ulthima is a band that originated back in 2010 in Monterrey Mexico, the band went on hiatus until 2018 in Helsinki Finland. Where the band finally consolidated its members and finished their first full length album Symphony of the Night. In mid 2024 the band started the recording of their second full length album Midnight's Call, which will be released in the fall of 2026.


Ulthima:

Ricardo Escobar: Guitar

Luca Guagneli: Guitar

Antonio Valdés: Bass

Niko Sutinen: Keyboards

Ville Nummisalo: Drums

Tuomas Antila: Vocals


https://www.facebook.com/ulthima

https://www.instagram.com/ulthimaofficial/

https://ulthima.bandcamp.com/

ORGA MECHA RELEASE "HUMANITY.EXE"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Trad-Metallers ORGA MECHA take you behind-the-scenes during the recording and mixing of their forthcoming debut album in new video, "The Making of Humanity.exe!" Take the journey at: youtu.be/8rBtpQMKnz4

In case you missed it, Orga Mecha recently released the official video for "Cries of Redemption," the second single from Humanity.exe. The track features none other than Slough Feg's Mike Scalzi!


Check it out at: youtu.be/01IHED8o0vg


ORGA MECHA is a Southern California band that melds traditional heavy metal with electronic textures and futuristic, sci-fi driven themes!

The music of ORGA MECHA weaves 1980s sounds in the vein of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and Dio with synths, glitchy vocal effects and electronic drums heard among artists such as Dance With the Dead and Muse. Thematically, the group focuses on classic science fiction, societal decay and heavy metal unity.

ORGA MECHA is composed of Melissa Pinion (vocals/keyboards; also of STYGIAN CROWN), Raoul Rañoa (lead guitar), Rob D (bass), and Richie “Captain Black” Brooks (drums; also of NINTH CIRCLE).

Named in homage to the 2001 Stephen Spielberg classic “Artificial Intelligence,” ORGA MECHA's robust debut full-length album aims to reach both longtime classic fans, as well as metalheads looking to explore unchartered terrain.

“It’s all about classic metal, sci-fi and keytars. We’re excited to finally unleash this project and our music!” - Orga Mecha


Humanity.exe was released June 26 on digital and CD (U.S. only) formats.

FFO: Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Dio, Dance With the Dead


Pre-Order/Pre-Save Humanity.exe:

orgamecha.bandcamp.com/album/humanity-exe

distrokid.com/hyperfollow/orgamecha/humanityexe


Track Listing:

1. Rise

2. Into the Fray

3. Idols and Gods [Video]

4. May We Never Die

5. Swords Held High

6. Steel Mandible Swarm

7. The Pestilent Age

8. Lathe of Heaven

9. Let this be Your Final Battlefield

10. Cries of Redemption (feat. Mike Scalzi) [Video]


Album Credits:

Melissa Pinion – Vocals, Synth

Raoul Rañoa - Guitar 

Rob D - Bass, backing vocals

Captain Black - Drums, backing vocals 


All Music Written & Arranged By: Pinion, Rañoa, Rob D and Captain Black.

All Lyrics By: Pinion.

Drums Recorded By: John Haddad @ Trench Studio in Corona, CA, Oct. 2025

All Guitars and Bass Guitars Recorded By: Raoul Rañoa @ Rullian Studio, Redlands, Calif., November 2025.

All Lead & Backing Vocals Recorded By: Melissa Pinion @ Black Door Studio in Highland, Calif. November 2025.

Guest Vocals by Mike Scalzi (SLOUGH FEG) and guest voice acting by Chris Reifert (AUTOPSY) recorded by Tom Gears @ Subterranean Studio Oakland, Calif., December 2025.


Mixing By: Raoul Rañoa, Rullian Studio, Redlands, Calif.; Tucker Thomasson, Megadungeon Recording, Bloomfield, Ind.; Corwin Deckard, Bloomington, Ind.; and Brendin Ross @ Black Death Studio, Los Angeles, Calif.

Mastering: Charles Elliott @ Tastemaker Audio in Los Angeles, CA,March 2026.

Cover Art By: Pavel Kurbanov


instagram.com/orga_mecha

facebook.com/orgamechaofficial

orgamecha.bandcamp.com

youtube.com/@OrgaMechaOfficial

lunes, 15 de junio de 2026

MAMA DOOM RELEASE "EMINENT WOMB"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

New York's Coven Core visionaries Mama Doom are proud to unveil the full details of the band's highly anticipated new album, "Eminent Womb", set for release on September 26, 2026 on CD, digital, and deluxe colored vinyl limited to 300 copies in Ultra Clear with White Smoke, via Argonauta Records.

Following the recent release of the first single "Morning Son", Mama Doom have now unleashed the album's latest offering, "Woven Linen", accompanied by a striking new professional music video that has already been generating enthusiastic reactions from fans and media alike.


Watch the "Woven Linen" video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mzb59iLCucE


Preorder "Eminent Womb":

https://tinyurl.com/mamadoom


Known for their unique blend of ethereal darkness, gothic pop sensibilities, psychedelic textures and cinematic storytelling, Mama Doom continue to push the boundaries of heavy music through their self-defined Coven Core aesthetic. With "Eminent Womb", the Hudson Valley trio delivers their most ambitious and emotionally resonant work to date.


The band comments:

"Eminent Womb is finally ready to meet the world. The recording process was an incredible experience, full of creativity, energy, and a few well-timed practical jokes on Chuck. Our first single, 'Morning Son,' sets the tone for a record that explores love, pain, and, above all, the enduring strength of the mother. We can't wait for you to hear it."

The recently released "Woven Linen" video further showcases the band's acclaimed visual identity and commitment to bold artistic expression.

On the concept behind the video, Mama Doom explain:

"'Woven Linen' confronts the weight of religious oppression and reclaims where true power resides, with the Mother, the source of all life. Bringing this vision to life was a collaborative effort and we were proud to welcome four incredible women into the Gratuitous Productions family. Grave Dave created an amazing set with white witchy masks, a skeletal Saint Barbara, and Homer the stuffed goat, while Anne painstakingly stitched together a blood-soaked visual homage inspired by Suspiria."


Track Listing

Trinity

Morning Son

Woven Linen

Anesthetic

Night of Day

Blue

Mother's Mercy

Picked Clean

Nightshade

Home is in the Ground



Formed in New York's Hudson Valley, Mama Doom have earned a reputation as one of the most distinctive acts in today's underground scene. Their award-winning and often controversial videos, combined with a fearless artistic vision and powerful songwriting, have established the trio as a truly singular presence within the heavy music landscape.

"Eminent Womb" will be released worldwide on September 26, 2026 via Argonauta Records on CD, digital and deluxe colored vinyl limited to 300 copies in Ultra Clear with White Smoke.


Lineup

Heather D. Lolli – vocals, keyboards

Chuckie Rumbles – bass

Anne Terror – drums


For fans of dark ritualistic atmospheres, gothic psychedelia, cinematic storytelling and uncompromising artistic expression, "Eminent Womb" promises to be one of the year's most captivating releases.  


https://www.facebook.com/MamaDoommusic


https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords

PYTHONIC RELEASE "LAWS OF KARMA" EP

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Saskatoon’s PYTHONIC Unleash New EP “Laws of Karma” Out July 2026 - New single out


Pythonic erupt with their second single, “Set You Free,” a vicious, groove‑driven assault that challenges religious corruption and hypocrisy with unflinching aggression. Following the May release of their first single, “Sentience,” the band now doubles down on heaviness, message, and momentum as they prepare to unleash their third EP, “Laws of Karma,” on July 10th, 2026.

​​“Set You Free” has long been a staple of Pythonic’s live set, a track that consistently ignites pits, commands movement, and showcases the band’s sharpened direction. Musically, it’s a crafted banger by guitarist Ryan Hunter, built on riffs that have evolved through years of live refinement. The song’s ripping solo and newly added backing vocals from guitarist Vincent Kohut thicken the attack, giving the track the weight and venom it always demanded.

​Lyrically, the single is a direct strike at the failures of organized religion. Vocalist Morgan Warriner’s words condemn the harm, hypocrisy, and abuse perpetuated under the guise of holiness, declaring that any doctrine built on hate deserves to burn. It’s one of the band’s most confrontational statements to date, a message delivered with conviction, fury, and purpose.

Listen to “Set You Free” at the following links:

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/track/2u07T0lYmbg5R76oZecF5e

​YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJw7vOY-lU0​

First Single – “Sentience” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ymCFKjZ5tX0


The Saskatoon band’s third EP, “Laws of Karma,” marks a defining moment for them, the end of their “rewriting old material” era and the beginning of a heavier, more death‑driven future.

​The EP features revamped tracks once tied to the band’s previous lineup, now reborn with new lyrics, new energy, and a unified vision. Pythonic describes it as their true leap forward, shedding their old skin and emerging with a sound that is thicker, dirtier, groovier, and far more aggressive.

​Musically, the EP pushes deeper into death groove, death metal, and slam‑leaning extremity, while still carrying the band’s signature rhythmic swagger. Tracks like “Venom,” “Feed the Flames,” and the title track “Laws of Karma” reflect years of personal struggle, disability, recovery, and catharsis, written through surgeries, immobility, and the darkest periods of the members’ lives.

​​“The first set of music I’ve written that is fully me… created when I couldn’t walk or move. We made music to make you move when we ourselves at times could not,” adds vocalist Morgan Warriner.

​Rising from the ashes of their former lineup, Pythonic now operates as a tight, dedicated unit, a band committed solely to its identity and to pushing its sound into heavier territory. Their live shows have become a destructive force: raw energy, tighter performances, and an aggressive presence that has earned praise from scene veterans like Stu Block (Into Eternity) and Matt Cuthbertson (Untimely Demise).

​Recent performances at Slaughter Fest, Serenade Metal Fest, and their May / June 2026 tour with Exit Wound have solidified their reputation as one of Western Canada’s most explosive rising acts.

​With their aggressive, groovy, raw, thick, and dirty sound, Pythonic is recommended for fans of Lamb of God, Black Dahlia Murder, Death, Morbid Angel, Devildriver, Pantera, and 200 Stab Wounds.

“Laws of Karma” is available for pre-order at https://pythonic.bandcamp.com/


Track Listing:​

1. Laws of Karma (3:17)

2. Feed The Flames (3:52)

3. Set You Free (4:07)

4. Sentience (4:36)

5. Venom (2:59)

EP Length: 18:51


EP and Live Lineup:​

Morgan Warriner – Lead Vocals

Ryan Hunter – Lead Guitar

Vincent Kohut – Rhythm Guitar and Backing Vocals

Max Hiske – Bass

Jayden Warriner – Drums


More info:

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

https://instagram.com/pythonicband​


About: Pythonic is a Canadian death‑groove band known for its crushing riffs, relentless energy, and emotionally charged lyricism. Influenced by Lamb of God, Black Dahlia Murder, Death, Morbid Angel, Devildriver, Pantera, and modern slam, the band continues to evolve toward a heavier, more extreme sound. Their live shows are defined by precision, intensity, and a connection with the crowd that consistently sparks movement, even as the opening act.


EP recording credits:​

All songs performed by Pythonic

All songs written by Pythonic

Produced by Pythonic

Mixed by Reid Paraszczynec / Lucid Distortion Audio

Mastered by Reid Paraszczynec / Lucid Distortion Audio

Album Artwork by Apocalyptic Nuke

domingo, 14 de junio de 2026

MESSIER 16 RELEASE "SHOUTS FROM THE CLIFFS OF HETERODOXY"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Norwegian progressive metal band MESSIER 16 will release their third full-length album, “Shouts from the Cliffs of Heterodoxy”, on October 23, 2026 via Time To Kill Records.


The first single "Time-Swayed Cities" is now available:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/VevlHLut_uY

Streaming: https://ffm.to/messier16-time-swayed-cities


“Time-Swayed Cities” explores the experience of temporal displacement, the feeling of existing out of sync with the age surrounding you. Throughout the song, modern cityscapes fracture into visions of forgotten eras, future technologies, horse-drawn carriages, collapsing architecture, and shifting reflections of worlds that no longer, or perhaps never did, exist.

Rather than presenting time as linear, the track portrays it as unstable and hostile: a reality where streets bend, buildings recoil, and entire civilizations seem to flicker in and out of view. The lyrics follow a figure unable to locate “their” time, caught between nostalgia, futurism, and the alienation of contemporary life.

The single continues the band’s fascination with psychological portraiture and unstable perception, with the album itself diving into the realm of delusion-related illnesses and fractured realities.


Tracklist:

1. Nostalgia Theft Reminiscence

2. Blank Absurdist Form

3. Gloom-Chaser

4. Holoparasite

5. Time-Swayed Cities

6. Glittering Afterwaves

7. Perennial Shift I - Moss

8. Perennial Shift II - Evergreen

9. Perennial Shift III - Plietesial

10. Mollusk Herald

11. Dream Heritage Veto

12. Trauma Gift Repression


“Shouts from the Cliffs of Heterodoxy” is an hourlong descent into the fractured landscapes of delusion. On their third full-length album, Messier 16 deliver their most ambitious and cohesive statement yet, a record that inhabits its characters as much as it describes them, drawing the listener into worlds where perception and reality blur beyond recognition.

Rather than presenting a single storyline, the album unfolds as a gallery of portraits, each song a self-contained study of a mind caught in its own distortions. The voices here are contradictory, volatile, and human: a nostalgia that grieves for something that never happened, a city dweller unable to recognise the time they live in, a cynic who tears down without ever building, a figure convinced that change can only be granted by others. Together, they form a mosaic of inner worlds — intimate, strange, and often unsettling.

Musically, the record ranges from the precision and velocity of technical black metal to the earthbound weight of doom, the ethereal scope of post-metal, and the stark beauty of choral arrangements. Every shift in style is in service of the narrative, moving seamlessly from moments of brute force to passages of stillness and introspection. The choral bookends, "Nostalgia Theft Reminiscence" and "Trauma Gift Repression", frame the chaos between them like hands holding a fragile sphere, offering both a sense of symmetry and the reminder that beauty and disquiet can occupy the same breath.

At its heart, “Shouts from the Cliffs of Heterodoxy” is not a work of answers, but of questions. It resists resolution, allowing its characters to remain ambiguous, neither condemned nor redeemed. In doing so, it invites the listener to stand on the same cliff edge, to hear the shouts carried by the wind, and to decide for themselves whether they are being beckoned forward — or warned to turn back.


Preorder: https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/messier16


Hailing from Oslo, MESSIER 16 have established a distinct identity within contemporary progressive metal through a sound that is intricate, inventive and at times deliberately unconventional, yet always marked by a strong sense of elegance and compositional coherence. Drawing inspiration from artists such as Ihsahn, Enslaved and Devin Townsend, the band embraces a forward-thinking approach where extreme metal serves as the starting point for a broader and highly personal sonic exploration. Heavy rhythmic structures, layered guitar work and sharp dynamic contrasts coexist with atmospheric passages, orchestral textures and emotionally driven songwriting, resulting in a musical language that remains adventurous without ever losing sight of structure and songcraft.

The band consists of Jonas Eide (guitars, composer, lyricist), Sondre M. Svalastog (vocals), Aleksander Ilievski (guitars, producer), Nicolo Cavallaro (bass) and Jonathan Hamre (drums). Through their work, MESSIER 16 have developed a deeply narrative and expressive approach, exploring psychological and emotional themes through a form of portrait-like lyricism focused on the inner lives of individuals and the actions stemming from them.

Their previous albums, “Iota” and “Death Poems”, already showcased the band’s ambition and conceptual depth. While the former dealt with mental health struggles and emotional fragility, the latter drew inspiration from publicly available suicide notes, confronting themes of despair and human vulnerability with striking intensity and sensitivity.

Now preparing to unveil their third full-length album, MESSIER 16 further refine their sonic identity while venturing into new musical and lyrical territory. The upcoming record promises a more mature and expansive vision of the band’s progressive approach, balancing technical sophistication, atmospheric depth and emotional resonance within a highly cohesive framework.


MESSIER 16

https://linktr.ee/messier16official


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/

HASEROT RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "CURSE OF HASEROT" FEAT JAMES MURPHY & ANDY LAROCQUE

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Houston, Texas death metal band Haserot have unveiled Curse of Haserot, the third single from their upcoming debut full-length album, Advent of Suffering.

Named after the band itself, Curse of Haserot emerged from a collaborative writing process and serves as one of the album's defining moments. Built upon riffs inspired by classic acts such as Celtic Frost and Morbid Angel, the track combines crushing mid-tempo heaviness with a dark and memorable atmosphere. Lyrically, the song explores the pursuit of salvation through misguided means, ultimately ending in negation and cold oblivion despite one's best intentions.

The song also features special guest appearances from legendary guitarists James Murphy (Death, Obituary, Testament) and Andy LaRocque (King Diamond), who trade solos with Haserot guitarist Maurice Eggenschwiler during the track's extended finale. Originally conceived as a musical call-and-response inspired by the band's admiration for the lead work found on classic releases from Death, Obituary, and King Diamond, the collaboration evolved into one of the album's standout moments.

"Having both James Murphy and Andy LaRocque contribute to the same song was surreal," says Eggenschwiler. "We're huge fans of their work, and hearing their unique styles interact with the music was something we never imagined when writing the track. Andy's solo ultimately became the final thing you hear on the album, which felt like the perfect way to close the record."

The track appears on Haserot's forthcoming debut album Advent of Suffering, mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö (Edge of Sanity, Bloodbath).


HASEROT

Advent of Suffering

Redefining Darkness Records

10 July 2026


Houston, Texas death metal band Haserot emerge with their debut full-length album, Advent of Suffering—a focused and uncompromising statement rooted in the traditions of classic 1990s death metal.

Formed in 2019, the band draws from the genre’s foundational era while sharpening their sound with a modern sense of structure and clarity. Across the album, Haserot deliver crushing mid-tempo riffs, dark atmosphere, and melodic lead work, informed by the legacy of Morbid Angel, Entombed, Bloodbath, and Carcass.

Following the groundwork laid by their EP Throne of Malice, Advent of Suffering expands the band’s approach into a heavier, more deliberate and cohesive release—balancing weight, groove, and tension without excess.

The album was once again mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö (Edge of Sanity, Bloodbath), bringing definition and depth to the band’s dense and dynamic sound.

With Advent of Suffering, Haserot stand poised to make their most devastating statement yet—an unrelenting offering of old-school brutality sharpened with modern precision.

Prepare for the Advent of Suffering. 


ORDER LINKS

Redefining Darkness Records ( U.S. | EU / ROW )

Bandcamp ​https://haserot.bandcamp.com/album/advent-of-suffering


Available formats:

- Digital

- CD

- Vinyl


Haserot is:

Justin McKittrick - Vocals

Maurice Eggenschwiler - Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitars

Brandon Johnson - Rhythm Guitar

Garrick Smith - Bass

Cryptos Grimm - Drums

Keegan Kelly - Live Bass


Additional vocals by Marc Grewe on Tears in Bethlehem recorded by Marc Wüstenhagen in Berlin

Additional guitar solos by James Murphy on Curse of Haserot

Additional guitar solo by Andy LaRocque on Curse of Haserot recorded at Sonic Train Studios


All music written by Haserot

Recorded at Lucky Run Studio with Ricardo Contreras, December 2023

Mixed and Mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studios, August - September 2024


Front, back, and interior artwork

b y Mr. Juanjo Castellano -

www.juanjocastellano.com

Band Photography by Rick Custer

Logo art by Diablo Macabre

Layout by Thulio Franco 


https://haserot.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/haserothtx/

https://www.instagram.com/haserot_death_metal/


sábado, 13 de junio de 2026

BALASHTOTH RELEASE "EQUATION II: THE ANTITHESIS OF LIFE AND FREE WILL"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Melodic Death/Thrash Metal Project Completes the Anti-Life Equation Saga With Its Most Ambitious Release Yet


June 12, 2026 marks the arrival of BalashToth's highly anticipated debut full-length album, Equation II: The Antithesis of Life and Free Will , a powerful and thought-provoking journey through melodic death metal, thrash, and existential reflection.

For fans of At the Gates, Dimension Zero, The Haunted, Carcass, and Dismember , Equation II: The Antithesis of Life and Free Will delivers a relentless blend of aggression, melody, atmosphere, and introspective lyricism while honoring the classic Swedish death metal sound that helped define the genre.

BalashToth is the solo project of Balazs Toth , former guitarist of the Hungarian melodic death metal band Casketgarden . After relocating to Ireland in 2012 and studying music production and mixing, Toth gradually transformed the BalashToth name from a YouTube channel dedicated to riff challenges, covers, song recreations, gear reviews, and mixing tutorials into a fully realized recording project.

Following the acclaimed 2023 EP Anti-Life , the 2024 EP =Equation= , and the =Anti-Life/Equation= compilation CD, BalashToth now arrives at its first full-length release. The previous EPs were met with strong underground recognition, with Anti-Life being named among the top Irish-based metal EPs of 2023 and the 2024 compilation appearing on several Hungarian year-end lists. The album also follows the 2025 Paradise Lost cover single, Mortals Watch the Day .

"Equation II - The Antithesis of Life and Free Will completes the Anti-Life Equation thread introduced on the earlier releases. Across eight full tracks and an atmospheric intermission built entirely around viola, the album explores different shades of melodic death metal, from the 280 BPM attack of '+Fear + Despair' to the old-school death metal feel of 'Self = Dark Side' and the doomy closing track 'x Judgement,' which features Adam Toth (Kajgün, ex-The Dethroners, Art of Dethronement) on viola. Lyrically, the record continues the themes of the previous EPs, but from a more personal and close-up perspective rather than the broader, catastrophic view of earlier material."

The album showcases a wide range of influences and moods while maintaining a cohesive vision. Blistering speed, crushing grooves, melodic leads, and haunting atmosphere combine to create a record that feels both familiar and uniquely personal.

The first single, "÷ Misunderstanding," embraces a traditional melodic death metal approach, blending uneasy timing shifts, bleak atmospheres, and emotionally charged vocal performances from Deathmetalvoicer . The collaboration emerged through previous full-band cover projects on the BalashToth YouTube channel, where the duo tackled material from The Haunted, Dimension Zero, Gates of Ishtar, Entombed, and Iron Maiden.

The second single, "Self = Dark Side," takes a more groove-oriented, old-school approach while delivering a memorable melodic death metal chorus. Lyrically, the song explores the collapse of identity through endless desire, portraying a cycle of consumption, illusion, and decay where satisfaction only deepens the void.



Track Listing

  +Fear + Despair

  +Self-Worth ÷ Mockery

  x Guilt

  Love = Lies

  Life = Death

  Self = Dark Side

  n = y (Instrumental)

  ÷ Misunderstanding

  x Judgement



Album Artwork

The photographs used for the cover artwork were captured by Péter Jakab , former vocalist of the Hungarian brutal death metal band Depths of Depravity . The stark and evocative imagery reflects the album's themes of identity, free will, inner conflict, and existential collapse.


Line-Up

Balazs Toth – Guitars

Deathmetalvoicer – Vocals


Recording Information

Studio: Not-Even-A-Studio


Produced by Balazs Toth

Mixed by Balazs Toth

Mastered by Balazs Toth


Album: Equation II: The Antithesis of Life and Free Will


Release Date: June 12, 2026

Genre: Melodic Death Metal / Thrash Metal


For Fans Of At the Gates • Dimension Zero • The Haunted • Carcass • Dismember


Pre-Save / Stream

https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/balashtoth/equation-ii-the-antithesis-of-life-and-free-will


About BalashToth

BalashToth is the creative outlet of Hungarian-born guitarist, songwriter, producer, and mixer Balazs Toth. Drawing inspiration from the melodic death metal traditions of Sweden while incorporating philosophical and personal themes, the project has steadily built momentum through a series of acclaimed releases since 2023. With Equation II: The Antithesis of Life and Free Will , BalashToth delivers its most expansive and accomplished work to date, completing a conceptual trilogy that examines humanity's relationship with identity, desire, mortality, and free will.


Check out the videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCcaQm88rMQ

https://youtu.be/vOy6x0CnM1Y

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq_NRfCv5bo

https://youtu.be/KsUGPoJhvM4


Connect: 

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/balashtoth

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

Bandcamp: https://balashtoth.bandcamp.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/63rnrwdAKh5v1pnBZLpHC5?si=ZkEqs9QRSg6-_zpdWDCEWQ

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

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

WEHMUT RELEASE "IV: SUMMER"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

WEHMUT - IV: SUMMER

Release: 17.07.26 (17th July)


Wehmut - "IV: Sommer" merch

CD in 4-Panel DigiPak, w. 8-page booklet, sealed

Shirt, black, Gildan Heavy Cotton, front print, two colors, in bag



Tracklist:

1. Brennende Brust

2. Schwellender Rachen (Bandcamp | Stream)

3. Bebender Puls

4. Lastlos (Bandcamp | Stream)

5. Losgelassen

6. Wenn der Abend dämmert


„IV: Sommer“ was written and recorded by Wehmut during the summer of 2025.

It marks the final chapter of our quadrilogy about the seasons.


“For the lack of a better coping mechanism, I tried to process all my repressed emotions by making this series of albums. Each album represents a different set of struggles and emotions, as I start to emotionally develop myself in the safe space that I built with making music, especially with Wehmut.

Now „Sommer“ is about becoming the person that would’ve protected me as a child. It’s about learning that I never hated myself, but rather how I was treated. It’s about accepting the past and accepting the present as a product of my past. It’s about letting go of wishes that can’t be fulfilled and needs that won’t be satisfied. And thus, finally being able to look forward in life.”


Credits:

Everything by Wehmut

Layout – RB/Naturmacht Studios


https://wehmutbm.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Wehmut-128125809450155

https://www.instagram.com/wehmut.official/

viernes, 12 de junio de 2026

EMERALD RAGE RELEASE "THE EYES OF THE DRAGON"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Emerald Rage is a four-piece power/speed metal band from Akron, Ohio, USA, formed in 2017 by lead vocalist Jacob Wherley, guitarist Patrick Kern, and drummer Tyson McCauley. 

Inspired by bands such as Blind Guardian, Running Wild, and Metallica, Emerald Rage delivers a melodic, crushing, metal sound with a melodic and folkier approach, capturing the bard-like storytelling style of the band’s lyrics.

Joining forces with current bassist/vocalist Erik Curry in 2019, the band established itself in the Midwestern US metal scene as a force to be reckon with, debuting its first album “High King” in 2021 on Stormspell records and earning itself a place on “Legions of Metal Fest” in Chicago alongside NWOTHM legends Raven.

Sophomore effort “Valkyrie” followed in 2023, bringing the band to its highly anticipated third album “The Eyes of the Dragon” available May 29th 2026, shortly before the group makes its European debut in July at “Headbangers Open Air” in Germany.


https://www.facebook.com/emeraldrageofficial/

https://linktr.ee/emeraldrage 

THE UNKNOWN RELEASE "GRAVEYARD OF EMPIRES"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

The Unknown (CT, USA) forge their sound from the same iron that shaped the golden era of heavy metal. Crushing riffs smoothed out with soaring melodies and emotive vocals — that's the mission, and the band executes it without apology or irony. Formed by guitarist and primary songwriter Aamir, The Unknown channel the spirit of the genre's most enduring architects while carving out a sound that is entirely their own.

The band released their debut record,Vanishing Point on GoldenCore Records, the German label responsible for some of the most respected reissues and new releases in the traditional metal underground. That relationship was built on the strength of the music alone, and it set the tone for everything that followed.

Now The Unknown return with Graveyard of Empires, their most ambitious and cohesive work to date. Conceptually driven, sonically relentless, and grounded in real human experience, the album marks a significant leap forward. Anchored by vocalist and songwriter Matt Fisher, guitarists Aamir and Michael Dale, and bassist Andic Salcedo, this is a band hitting their stride.

For fans of Jag Panzer, Manilla Road, Iron Maiden, and Accept.


Follow The Unknown:

 Official Site: https://www.unknownmetal.com

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

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

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

 Stream Our Music: https://hypeddit.com/theunknown/vanishingpoint

 Bandcamp: https://unknownmetalct.bandcamp.com/album/vanishing-point

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4uNXlQrqYi4SiO5mkWGQQr?si=JSCfA3NjRGG_6aP0oYI86w

jueves, 11 de junio de 2026

BEFORE WE FALL RELEASE "SYNTHETIC LIFE"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Hungarian Modern Metal band Before We Fall released their debut album «Synthetic Life». The release was recorded in "Stray Heart Records" by István Diószegi, and mixed/mastered in "No Silence Studio" by István Simon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-470IElUHo

https://open.spotify.com/album/2AykLiTxyJMUDgExLO3s2S

Before We Fall is a modern metal band from Budapest, Hungary, formed in 2018 as a studio project before evolving into a full five-piece. The lineup features Takács Attila (vocals), Róth Henrik (vocals, guitar), Tagscherer István (guitar), Csécsei Szabolcs (bass), and Táncos Bence (drums). The band gained momentum with EPs like "Leaves" and "Healed by Fear", culminating in their 2026 debut album "Synthetic Life".

https://beforewefall.bandcamp.com/music

https://www.instagram.com/beforewefall_official

https://www.facebook.com/bwfmusic/

TALES OF MIKE RELEASE "HUMAN" ON VINYL

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Tales of Mike’s epic masterpiece HUMAN is now also available on vinyl. 

Epic Heavy/Doom Metal from Germany.

 

Originally released on October 31st, 2025, HUMAN now appears in a new high‑quality vinyl edition, crafted for collectors and supporters of the underground. Released by Fetzner Death Records and Schattenpfade Support Circle. 

 

The vinyl edition features:

Outer sleeve, 3.5 mm spine, glossy print

12-inch vinyl, 180 g, smoke‑coloured

Black inner sleeve

300 g insert, 4‑colour, high‑quality print

Limited to 130 pieces

HUMAN is an album born out of necessity, a personal process shaped by encounters with masquerades, superficiality, and false friends, and the will to remain unchanged.

 

Listen to "Human Masquerade" here:

https://youtu.be/vzfWGuBeyXc

 

Order the vinyl: 

Bandcamp: https://talesofmike.bandcamp.com/album/human-album-2025

 

Fetzner Death Records: 

https://fetznerdeathrecords.de/Tales-of-Mike-Human-LP   

 

Schattenpfade Support Circle: 

https://www.schattenpfade.de/schattenpfade-releases  

 

Tracklist includes:

- Nomen est Omen (Intro)

- Nevermore

- Money Tree

- Human Masquerade

- Ancient Mirror

- Hourglass

- Abandoned

- Swan Song

- RIP (Landscape of Sorrow)*

- LSD-Butterfly*

- Under the Pale Moonlight*

 

 

Links:

Instagram: 

https://www.instagram.com/talesofmike_official

Facebook: 

https://www.facebook.com/TalesofMike

Bandcamp: 

https://talesofmike.bandcamp.com/

 

Release Information

Band: Tales of Mike

Title: Human

Release Date: May 25th, 2026 (LP) 

Label: Fetzner Death Records and Schattenpfade Support Circle 

Format: LP (limited to 130 vinyls)

Genre: Epic Heavy/Doom Metal

Country: Germany

 

Line up:

Michael “Mike” Heß — All instruments, recording

Gonzalo Civita — Vocals (AV Estudio, Córdoba, Argentina)

Henrik Schaller — Guitar solos

Bernhard “Doomchild” Tischler — Spoken words (track 1)

Mixed & mastered: Matías Takaya (AV Estudio Córdoba, Argentina)

Lyrics: Shannon Heß

Cover artwork & logo: Joss Miranda

Design & layout: Nicole Dau (CD / cassette editions)

 

ABOUT TALES OF MIKE

Tales of Mike is the sound of lived grief, deep emotion, and connection. Founded by Michael “Mike” Heß, the project channels epic heavy metal into a personal journey... raw, honest, and unfiltered.

miércoles, 10 de junio de 2026

CRANIAL OSTEOTOMY RELEASE "VORTEX OF THE DARK KNOWLEDGE"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

CRANIAL OSTEOTOMY – VORTEX OF THE DARK KNOWLEDGE

LABEL: COMATOSE MUSIC

RELEASE DATE: JULY 10th 2026


A lifetime of searching, everything sacrificed upon the altar of my all-consuming quest to know, to understand, to have every ancient secret revealed. I have followed paths of pain and degradation, bent the knee to unspeakable masters to uncover the key to the next locked door. I have murdered, tortured, torn apart, cast aside, betrayed and butchered…and in the end I burn with all the other fools. Broken beneath his laughing gaze, wreathed in flame, despair and shame. Seduced by the hypnotising vortex of dark knowledge…just another empty vessel who sold his soul for nothing.

Fourteen years in the making and a full fifteen years since their debut album, Victim Of Wicked Sickness, was released…finally the second album from Russia’s brutal death metal force, Cranial Osteotomy is here! Vortex Of The Dark Knowledge is an irresistible, unstoppable surge of soul devouring power that will shatter your body and haunt the hidden chambers of your mind.

‘Praecursor’ is an introductory descent into darkness, an ominous welcome to the hell that is then unleashed by ‘Thanatomorpheus’! This brute of a track comes crawling out of the stygian shadows before bursting into blood hungry life with formidable drums and thick, gore-stained guitars that snarl and scream. An imposing vocal presence seizes you by the throat and vomits forth a guttural chaos of ritual, invocation, nightmares and death. After a warped, winding strand of guitar melody the song collapses to a conclusion like rancid, dissolving flesh…from which arises ‘Dipping Into Sombre Quagmire’ in a blaze of energy, before splintering into staggered, grinding riffs that descend into sickening, squirming sludge – still lashing out unpredictably in unexpected moments. There is no respite from the horror as the vortex continues to spin…’Structures Of Decadence Impurity’ attacks with skin flaying velocity before colliding with immovable granite blocks of staggering weight with dire implications for muscle and bone, ‘Cathedral Butchery Feast’ is a magnificent, organ crushing assault of merciless death…on and on, with no shred of pity, until ‘Scorched Diadem’ delivers its focussed destruction with an aura of dark, arcane power, dragging you into one more black hole of twisted imagination and horror before slipping away into sibilant echoes and finally, silence. It’s been an undeniably long wait, but you’ll be too busy screaming to worry about that when Vortex Of The Dark Knowledge drags you inexorably into its maelstrom of madness.

Mixing and mastering for Vortex Of The Dark Knowledge was carried out by Impulse and Gravestone studios respectively and the results are decimating. With the full package completed by the awesome artwork of Marco Hasmann (Kraanium, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Vile etc), Vortex Of The Dark Knowledge will be set loose upon the world by Comatose Music on July 10th. This is destined to be one of the heaviest releases this year!


Line-up:

Vladislav Melnik - Drums

Vladimir Pomytkin - Guitar

Vad Moskalenko – Vocals/Guitar

Vitaliy Sturk - Bass


Genre: Brutal Death Metal

For fans of: Suffocation | Condemned | Skinless | Internal Bleeding


Further Information:

https://www.facebook.com/cranialosteotomyofficial/

https://www.comatosemusic.com/

https://cranialosteotomyofficial.bandcamp.com/music

REEKMIND RELEASE "GLINTS FROM THE CREMATORIUM"

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Australian death-doom collective REEKMIND is set to release its new EP "Glints From The Crematorium" on CD and 12” vinyl format on July 24th, 2026 through Night Terrors Records, further expanding the band’s bleak and emotionally devastating sonic universe. Building upon the foundations established with their debut full-length, the group now pushes its sound into more exploratory territory, embracing new twists, dynamic shifts and experimental textures without sacrificing any of its crushing heaviness.

Rooted in massive riffs, oppressive atmospheres and an overwhelming sense of emotional collapse, REEKMIND continues to channel a form of catharsis where despair and weight coexist in perfect balance. The new material preserves the raw and organic intensity that defined the band’s earlier work, while broadening its expressive scope through more fluid structures and a deeper focus on tension, contrast and immersive pacing.

The EP also features guest vocals by Daniel Butler (Vastum, Decrepisy, Acephalix) on "Flesh Draped on a Pitiful Frame", adding an additional layer of hostility and anguish to the release. Furthermore, the track "Rehearsal in a Body of Death" will appear exclusively as a bonus track on the physical edition and will not be made available digitally.


The single “Cyst Megalith” is now streaming HERE.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1URPbykkLf0


The band commented:

“‘Cyst Megalith’ is our first proper foray into a faster tempo of muck and aural detritus. It results in our shortest non-instrumental song to date, a stark contrast when paired with the longest and darkest song thus far on this EP. ‘Cyst’ expresses the growing mound of mental trauma that manifests into a growth encompassing a being past the point of recognition. A bridge from 'Mired In The Reek Of Grief' to our next LP, this single showcases a forthcoming darker, more unforgiving sound that continues to manifest onwards”.


Tracklist:

1. Flesh Draped on a Pitiful Frame

2. Cyst Megalith

3. Rehearsal in a Body of Death (Bonus Track)


Line-up:

Dane - Vocals & Lyrics

Nicholas - Guitars

Lem - Bass

Ned - Drums


Recorded and mixed by Lewis Noke Edwards at Black Lodge Studios in August & October 2025

Mastered by Dan Lowndes at Resonance Sound Studios

Rehearsal In a Body of Death performed live at Black Lodge Studios

Additional vocals on Flesh Draped on a Pitiful Frame by Daniel Butler

Artwork by Lord_Serus

Photography by Keegan Thomas 


REEKMIND

https://reekmind.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/reekmind/


Night Terrors Records

https://night-terrors-records.net/

https://night-terrors-records.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/night_terrors_records/

https://www.facebook.com/p/Night-Terrors-Records-100088326873332/

martes, 9 de junio de 2026

BLOODMOTHER SIGNS WITH TIME TO KILL RECORDS FOR RELEASE OF DEBUT ALBUM

 


PRESS RELEASE:

Time To Kill Records is proud to announce the signing of Finnish black metal outfit BLOODMOTHER. The band joins the ever-growing ranks of Finnish artists on the Italian label’s roster and is currently preparing the release of its debut full-length album, “Militant Black Magic”, due out in the coming months.

Formed in 2021 by Kuolontuoja, BLOODMOTHER was conceived with a clear and uncompromising purpose: to channel the spirit of true Finnish black metal through a sound stripped of excess and focused entirely on aggression. Building upon the foundations laid by the demo “Death to All” and the EP “Soul Crusher”, the band has refined a style based on razor-sharp riffs, hostile atmospheres and a direct, no-frills approach. Yet beneath its relentless surface lies a constant rhythmic variety that prevents the music from falling into predictability, maintaining tension and momentum throughout.

With “Militant Black Magic”, BLOODMOTHER push their vision further, delivering a work rooted in themes of faith, war, death and Satanic defiance. The album stands as the band's most complete statement to date and a concentrated display of the ferocity that has defined their mission from the very beginning.

Further details on “Militant Black Magic”, including the first single and release information, will be revealed soon.


Line-up:

Alhainen - Vocals

Kuolontuoja - Guitars

Nehethoor 1. Suuri - Guitars

Poentius - Bass

Infestus - Drums


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