EREBOROS RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "PROGENIES OF THE UNSEEN"

 

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Brazilian death metal band Ereboros releases “Progenies of the Unseen”, the latest single from the upcoming album "From Oblivion to the Grave", due out independently on October 30, 2026.

 

2nd single: https://youtu.be/4X5KjAnuQoA?si=7I_xI5kzF-corWgF

The track further showcases the band's blend of old-school Death Metal aggression with a strong conceptual identity, continuing the direction established on previous releases while strengthening its presence in the Brazilian extreme metal scene.

Dark, intense, and atmospheric, "Progenies of the Unseen" deals with themes of alienation, existential suffering, and the isolation of those who struggle to fit into society. The lyrics follow the so-called "progenies of the unseen" which are individuals trapped in a cycle of pain, loneliness, and fading identity. Through symbolic storytelling, the song reflects on purpose, despair, and the human condition.

Tracklist:

From Oblivion to the Grave

Distorted Man-made Concept

The Agony of Existence

Salute to Disorder

Dissonant Soul

Nocturnal Paranoia

One Last Pulse

In the Depths of Misery

Progenies of the Unseen

At the Gallows of Doom

Links:

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

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Ereboros

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4j0EjyhqLFjcksGkgwE8mz

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/br/artist/ereboros/1630718156

Bandcamp: https://ereboros.bandcamp.com/album/ereboros

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

DOGTAK RELEASE "SHATTERED REFLECTION"

 

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Band/Artist: DOGTAK

Release Title: Shattered Reflection

Release Date: August 21st, 2026

Label: Self-Released

Format: Digital, CD

Genre: Death Metal, Thrash Metal

Country: Germany

DOGTAK may be a new name, but the musicians behind it bring years of experience from previous bands and projects. Formed in 2025, the German five-piece came together around a shared vision of combining aggressive riffs, driving grooves and melodic elements into a modern metal sound built for both the studio and the stage.

The band's debut EP, Shattered Reflection, arrives on August 21st, 2026 and serves as the first official release from the group. Across six tracks, DOGTAK blend death metal and thrash metal influences with a strong sense of groove and melody, creating songs that balance heaviness with atmosphere.

DOGTAK's roots go back to 2024, when guitarist Björn Condon began developing the project as a solo studio endeavour. What started as instrumental compositions gradually evolved into a full band with the arrival of vocalist Alex Ritzenhoff, drummer Gero Samrey, guitarist Sören "Rippy" Schwartau and bassist Basti Doell. Following the release of demo singles and their live debut in February 2026, Shattered Reflection marks the next step in the band's development.

Recorded between March and May 2026, the EP captures a band finding its identity through the combination of different influences and musical backgrounds. The result is a debut release that introduces DOGTAK's sound while laying the foundation for what comes next.

A few demos of tracks from the upcoming release are available to listen to on their Bandcamp: https://dogtak.bandcamp.com/. Feel free to check them out for a first taste of the album!

Tracklist:

The Beginning

Shattered Reflection

Wrath Within Me

Thrown Into The Abyss

Isolation

See Us Again

For fans of:

Illdisposed, Dew-Scented

Links:

https://dogtak.de

https://www.instagram.com/dogtak_official/

https://dogtak.bandcamp.com

ETHEREAL VOID RELEASE "PRIMORDIAL DISSONANCE"

 

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Band: Ethereal Void​

Album: Primordial Dissonance​

Release Date (CD): June 24, 2026​

Country: Canada​

Genre: Death Metal​

Label: Spinebuster Entertainment

Canadian groove laden, melodic death metallers Ethereal Void have been quietly developing into one of the most talented bands around. The band is the trio of Voiicide, Logan Mayhem, and Nemesis. Their new album, Primordial Dissonance, is out now and it’s the band’s most sophisticated release to date, as it builds on 2023’s more direct Gods of a Dead World, while maintaining the band’s trademark sound.

The album title, Primordial Dissonance, is appropriate. There is a primal aggression and dirty foundation for Ethereal Void’s music, but the dissonant, often groove heavy sound has frequently drawn comparisons to bands like Gojira and Septicflesh. This adds a familiarity with regards to Ethereal Void’s sound, while maintaining the mysterious persona of the band’s members.

Spinebuster Entertainment is a new record label created by Brett Van Put, who is best known as the editor for Transcending the Mundane. Transcending the Mundane was a print magazine from 1997-2006 and then was resurrected in 2023 as a digital entity. Spinebuster Entertainment was originally conceived by Tom Destefano from the band Monday Knights and owner of the legendary record store, None of the Above Records. Brett and Tom partnered for the Spinebuster Entertainment venture, but it was cut short by Tom’s tragic death. Now, Spinebuster Entertainment is back and Spaceman’s Read Only Memory is the label’s first release.

For more info:

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

​https://transcendingthemundane.bandcamp.com/music​

​https://design.bandcamp.com/

FOG WALL RELEASE "GLOOMWEAVER"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

U.S. Death Metal duo FOG WALL are set to release debut album, Gloomweaver, on September 4!

Gloomweaver collects some of Tolkien’s most harrowing tales, as well as stories of the torturous, terrifying worlds depicted in the work of FromSoftware, the Japanese video game development studio. Included therein are everything from haunted fortresses to arachnid-shaped demons whose sole purpose is to eat the world, not to mention the forceful enclosure of humans into glass jars.

FOG WALL is the passion project of two lifelong friends - Zak Brady and Alex Malmquist. The duo draw inspiration from all things dark fantasy and horror. Combining their love of crushing evil riffs and heavy bass tones, they strive to conjure a new menace in a familiar genre.

"Knife, Sting, Tooth," the album's first single, is available now at:

youtu.be/1V-nqON0bWI.

The track is also available on Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music,

https://fogwallnv.bandcamp.com/track/knife-sting-tooth-2

https://open.spotify.com/track/6Tj2NNu8BXaa529wiWDSnY

https://music.apple.com/us/album/knife-sting-tooth-single/6774460613

FFO: Morbid Angel, Type O Negative, Deicide, The Black Dahlia Murder, The Acacia Strain

Pre-order Gloomweaver:

fogwallnv.bandcamp.com/album/gloomweaver

Track Listing:

1. Manor of Ensnarement

2. Knife, Sting, Tooth

3. The Accursed

4. Mazarbul (Desolation)

5. Belching Black Vapours

6. Strangling Gloom

7. Fleshpot Ritual

8. Frantic Orb Weaver

9. The Profit of Doom (Medley)*

10. Traverse

*Type O Negative cover

Album Credits:

Engineering/Mixing/Mastering: Alex Malmquist.

Vocals: Zak Brady and Alex Malmquist.

Guitar: Shagrat “Quincy” Gorbag.

Bass: Alex Malmquist.

Drums: Logan Griggs.

All music by Alex Malmquist with the exception of “The Profit of Doom,” which was written by Peter Steele.

Lyrics for “Manor of Ensnarement,” “The Accursed,” “Mazarbul (Desolation)” by Zak Brady.

Lyrics for “Knife, Sting, Tooth”, “Belching Black Vapours”, “Strangling Gloom,” “Frantic Orb Wielder,” “Traverse” by Alex Malmquist.

Lyrics for “Fleshpot Ritual” by Zak Brady and Alex Malmquist.

Lyrics for “The Profit of Doom” by Peter Steele.

Album cover - Zak Brady.

Line-Up:

Alex Malmquist - Bass/Vocals

Zak Brady - Vocals

linktr.ee/fogwall

FALSIMONIAN RELEASE "FOR SURVIVAL"

 

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FALSIMONIAN present a ferocious aggression in their new single offering, "The Enemy". Taken from the forthcoming EP For Survival, scheduled to arrive independently on November 7, 2026, the track is rooted in melodic death metal alongside groove, thrash metal, and black metal influences. 

On the new release, FALSIMONIAN share: 

"'The Enemy' speaks about the manipulation that society has fallen where everyone is pitted against each other to create conflict and a divide in society making enemies of people who may share a common goal."

"The Enemy" sees FALSIMONIAN joined by vocalist Alfredo Rocha Sifuente (ORCUS O DIS) whose performance alongside Erick Valverde contributes to the depiction of argumentative voices in conflict. This vocal arrangement is designed to evoke a state of paranoia and persecution complex. The track's chorus sees the vocal parts join to further emphasize the 'victim/aggressor' dichotomy. Fast-paced and overlapping phrases build a sense of urgency, anger and chaos.

The US and Mexico based melodic death metal band FALSIMONIAN infuse their dynamic heavy sound with influences from Mexican folk and Latin-American roots music, as well as progressive elements and jazz. Centered around a fictional, dystopian world, the upcoming EP considers the everyday impact onto individuals who are living under the threat and fear of a world-ending catastrophe.

For Survival was produced by Jesus Fuentes Valverde, with mixing and mastering by Gil Andrade. Drums engineering was undertaken by Ruben Sanchez at Urvn Studios, with guitars and keyboards recorded by Jesus Fuentes Valverde and vocals recorded by Erick Valverde. Guitar and vocal editing, and bass programming, was by Jesus Fuentes Valverde. Additional guitars on "Limitless", "Judgment" and "For Survival" were recorded and edited by Cesar Robles. 

All artwork photography for the EP and single releases are from X-Rays Erick Valverde has taken over the last 10 years. The artworks utilize original photographs of a colorful sunset as the light source behind the X-Rays. These colors are commonly seen in the desert skies of the US/Mexico border. Ariadne Willis, adjusted the photographs for the layout and design of the EP and single covers. Erick's accidents and health struggles have also indirectly influenced the overall theme of the EP. Additional photography by Rancho Creativo Studios. 

For Survival Tracklist: 

1. Freefall - 3:57

2. The Enemy - 4:02

3. Limitless - 3:44

4. Judgment - 4:48

5. For Survival - 5:05

About FALSIMONIAN:

Rooted in melodic death metal, FALSIMONIAN began as the brainchild of Jesus Fuentes and Erick Valverde in 2024, who welcomed Cesar and Mauricio in 2025 completing the band's line-up. Their sound is unique to the members' life experiences as bi-cultural individuals hailing from the harsh desert in the US-Mexico border. 

With members based out of El Paso, Texas, USA; Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, USA; and Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico, FALSIMONIAN incorporate genre influences from Mexican folk and Latin-American roots music, as well as jazz. Musically, the band draw inspiration from metal acts including OPETH, DARK TRANQUILLITY, DREAM THEATER, CHILDREN OF BODOM, and BORN OF OSIRIS. 

FALSIMONIAN take their name from the Latin word "falsimonia", meaning: trick, imposition, deception. Situated in a fictitious dystopian world, the forthcoming EP explores the mundane daily realities of survival in the midst of dark times of war, hate and manipulation. For Survival arrives on November 7, 2026. 

FALSIMONIAN Is:

Erick Valverde - Vocals

Jesus Fuentes Valverde - Guitars, Keyboards

Cesar Robles Sanchez - Lead Guitars 

Mauricio “Moritz” Gonzalez - Drums

Connect With FALSIMONIAN:

Official Website: https://falsimonian.com/

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

Instagram: https://instagram.com/falsimonian

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

Discord: https://discord.gg/aU5TbnPF8M 

ZVINDIYAR RELEASE "SIX RITES"

 

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Band: ZVINDIYAR​

Album: Six Rites​

Release Date: September 3, 2026​

Country: Bahrain​

Genre: Atmospheric Death Metal

Drawing inspiration from Persian and Arabic mythology, Six Rites explores themes of transformation, collapse, and transcendence through a cinematic blend of atmospheric death metal. Serving as ZVINDIYAR's first complete release, it expands upon the conceptual world introduced by the band's three singles.

Track listing:

Anqa

Hex Of The Frenzied Decay

The Soaring Enigmatic

Fell

الهمس الأول

Shadhavar​

​

Bandcamp pre-order: https://zvindiyar.bandcamp.com/​

EP teaser: https://youtube.com/shorts/Vwroi86UIq8​

For more info:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zvindiyar/​

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@zvindiyar​

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

KOMUTATOR RELEASE "WE DON´T OWE YOU ANYTHING"

 

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Polish thrash metal band KOMUTATOR are set to release their long-awaited second studio album, "We Don't Owe You Anything".

Founded in 2006 by guitarist Michał "Kinder" Kowalski, KOMUTATOR quickly established themselves within the Polish underground metal scene with their debut album "Metal Sadism". Following years of inactivity, the band now return after a 13-year hiatus, bringing new energy and a renewed creative vision while remaining faithful to their uncompromising approach to heavy music.

Recorded between 2024 and 2026, "We Don't Owe You Anything" was developed over an extended period, allowing the material to evolve naturally through multiple recording sessions. The album was recorded at Heinrich House Studio and Turnia Studio (Halny), while mixing and mastering duties were handled by Filip Hałucha at Heinrich House Studio (Baalzagoth, Behemoth, Deus Mortem) resulting in a powerful, modern and uncompromising sound.

Musically, the album is KOMUTATOR's most diverse work to date, combining relentless thrash metal aggression with moments of melancholy, tension and reflection. The lyrics explore the gradual collapse of humanity, not through apocalyptic destruction, but through the everyday choices that erode values, freedom and human identity.

Lyrically, new album focuses on humanity's self-inflicted decline. The album examines a world where truth is distorted, freedom becomes illusion, and people are treated as resources rather than individuals. Through its uncompromising perspective, KOMUTATOR encourages listeners to reflect on how much of this downfall is driven by our own decisions.

The album features several guest appearances, including Wojciech Kostrzewa (Asgaard), Szczepan Inglot (Wolfpack Heading Nowhere) and Jacek Hiro (Sceptic).

"We Don't Owe You Anything" will be released on September 18th, 2026 in digital format and on CD by Polish label Via Nocturna (pre-order).

Commenting on the album, band founder Michał "Kinder" Kowalski states:

"It is our most diverse release to date, moving between relentless aggression and moments of melancholy, tension and reflection. We never tried to force a balance between those extremes, we simply wanted the music to reflect the emotions behind each song. We Don't Owe You Anything is an honest and uncompromising record. It doesn't try to provide easy answers. Instead, it invites the listener to face the world as it is and to ask how much of humanity's decline is the result of our own choices."

KOMUTATOR presents the official video to the single "Let It Bomb", now available on all streaming platforms (pre-save).

NEW SONG PREMIERE!

Watch video for the song "Let It Bomb"

https://youtu.be/7T4i0xOZvZ8

 Komutator - Let It Bomb (official music video) | Thrash Metal 

TRACKLIST:

1. Harbinger          

2. The Doom We Crave          

3. Let It Bomb          

4. Inhuman Resources          

5. Metathesiophobia (instrumental)

6. Watch Beauty Die          

7. Monster          

8. Season of Storms          

9. We Don't Owe You Anything 

LINE-UP:

Andrzej Halupczok - drums

Michał "Kinder" Kowalski - guitars, vocal (backing)

Jacek Zema - vocal

Maciek Zalsiński - guitars

Guests:

Wojciech Kostrzewa (Asgaard) - samples in song "Metathesiophobia"

Szczepan Inglot (Wolfpack Heading Nowhere) - lyrics in "The Doom We Crave" and "Inhuman", guest 

vocal in "Inhuman"

Jacek Hiro (Sceptic) - guest solo in "Watch Beauty Die"

BAND SOCIAL MEDIA

Facebook | http://www.facebook.com/komutator

Bandcamp | http://komutator.bandcamp.com/

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

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

SLUG GORE RELEASE NEW SINGLE "SCALPEL"

 

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Italian hardcore/metal outfit SLUG GORE are set to return with a brand new EP, "Pillars of Eco-Terror Saga", scheduled for release on September 25, 2026 via Time To Kill Records.

Following the path established with their 2024 debut album "They Slime! They Ooze! They Kill!", SLUG GORE continue to explore their distinctive blend of hardcore intensity and extreme metal weight, combining raw urgency with sharp, memorable songwriting. The band’s sound remains rooted in the immediacy and impact of hardcore, while embracing darker and heavier influences to create a balance between exasperating energy and infectious hooks.

"Pillars of Eco-Terror Saga" is a concept release inspired by the legend of the Four Symbols, reimagining the four mythological beasts of Eastern tradition through the lens of the kaiju universe. Across the EP, iconic creatures such as Barugon, Iris, Jiger and Gamera embody new interpretations of the Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, White Tiger and Black Tortoise, merging ancient symbolism with the imagery of giant monsters.

More details about the EP will be revealed soon. In the meantime, the first single "Scalpel" is now available.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/VLCeeVHBNIo

Streaming: https://ffm.to/sluggore-scalpel

The band commented:

"With 'Scalpel' we drew inspiration from Iris, the Kaiju that represents the Vermilion Bird. We have always been fascinated by its evolution, the way its body transforms, and above all by the lethal precision of its tentacles. We wanted to translate that same feeling of surgical violence into music: something fast, cold and calculated, striking with the precision of a scalpel. The song was born from this very image, attempting to transform its tension, brutality, and atmosphere into a direct and relentless sonic assault".

Line-up:

Andrea - Vocals

Alessandro - Guitar

Ricky - Drums

SLUG GORE

https://www.instagram.com/sluggore.band/

https://www.facebook.com/sluggore/

https://sluggore.bandcamp.com/

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/

DIVULSIVE RELEASE "SPAWNED IN VISCERA"

 

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DIVULSIVE – SPAWNED IN VISCERA

LABEL: COMATOSE MUSIC

RELEASE DATE: JULY 24th 2026

In a place of cold steel and darkness the process of mechanistic dissection is initiated. The whirring of machinery, the precise performance of punctures, the snap of bone cleanly broken and flesh efficiently parted like silk before tailor’s shears – a symphony of clinical exactitude with an accompanying chorus of screams and incoherent pleading; all meaningless and inconsequential to the broken soul of this orchestra’s conductor. The impossible dream – to instigate existence through destruction, bring life from ruin, birth from brutality; to assume godhood through the creation of a new humanity, spawned in viscera!

Spawned In Viscera is the debut album from Divulsive, a band that appeared on the US brutal death metal scene with their first demo in 2024. Brutal death metal is a burgeoning genre, with bands emerging daily, each one striving to reach new heights of intensity, new depths of depravity – but Divulsive are not about to be lost in the midst of that steaming morass of entrails and blast beats. In a genre where the obscene and extreme are commonplace, Divulsive’s Spawned In Viscera still manages to send electric shocks through the brains of those who thought themselves inured to the most challenging of sounds. With an obliterating high-tension snare sound and vocals that redefine bestial and inhuman, striding across a fetid sea of repugnant, diseased riffs, Spawned In Viscera takes brutal death metal’s most outlying elements and pushes them clean over the edge of human understanding. Be it the sprawling mass of unfiltered hate that is ‘Vomiting Homeless Excrement’, the deep grooves carving their way through the suppurating filth of ‘Spawned In Viscera’ itself, or the rumbling riffs like subterranean creatures of ‘Obsessive Anal Defilement’…this album is operating on a different sonic spectrum, serving up a whole new world of mind rending horror. By the time you reach the sickening implosion of ‘Mechanized Carnivorous Impurity’ you will be begging for mercy. Divulsive are making brutal death metal the province of the disturbed and disturbing once again.

The sound of Spawned In Viscera – beyond all reason or accepted limitations – has been achieved by the mixing and mastering madness of the band’s own Thomas Meeker, who has also helped to sculpt the audial assaults of Enthrallment, Impalement and many other monstrous entities. With artwork as uncompromising and vicious as its music, created by Ethan Valk, Spawned In Viscera will be vomited onto the cowering heads of the underground by Comatose Music, on July 24th. Prepare for a trip to the furthest reaches of brutality and endurance.

Line-up:

Nathan Gonzalez - Drums

Manny Rosas - Guitar

Beckett Fountain - Vocals

Gabe Villont - Bass

Thomas Meeker - Guitar

Genre: Brutal Death Metal

For fans of: Devourment | Disgorge | Regurgitation | Pustulated

Further Information:

https://divulsive.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/divulsive.bdm

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567459773203

https://www.comatosemusic.com/

SUFFER UK RELEASE "SOUL FROM FLESH"

 

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Wolverhampton’s groove-laden slamming deathcore heavyweights, Suffer UK, have officially announced the release of their eagerly awaited new EP, 'Soul From Flesh', set to drop on 7th August 2026 through Arson Theory. Ringing in a definitive new era for the five-piece, the EP showcases a fresh, revitalised lineup and serves as a brutal statement of intent for the year ahead.

​Formed in late 2018, Suffer UK quickly established themselves as a force in the UK metal scene, making their live debut in 2019 supporting Annotations of an Autopsy. Over the last five years, the band has released a string of singles, the Heavy Silence EP, and their full-length album The Sorrow We Sow, The Hatred We Know, while touring the UK and Europe alongside heavy hitters like Decapitated, Black Tongue, Signs of the Swarm, and Gutrectomy. Now in their "third chapter," Suffer UK is primed for their biggest year yet.

​Following the addition of vocalist Greg Hevican and guitarist Klaudiusz Trzebuniak, the band signed with DC Sound Attack for all bookings and hit the ground running with a series of successful live shows. The EP's debut single, "Pendulum of Vengeance," exploded onto the scene on 13th March 2026, amassing over 20,000 streams across all platforms. The title track and second single, "Soul From Flesh," was released on Friday 29th May 2026.

Tracklisting

III (2:10)

Pendulum Of Vengeance (4:10)

Self Immolation (3:49)

Soul From Flesh (4:10)

Desolated Dreams (6:44)

Watch the video for 'Pendulum Of Vengeance' here:

SUFFER UK - PENDULUM OF VENGEANCE [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO] (2026) SW EXCLUSIVE

​Soul From Flesh, Track-by-Track Breakdown

​Pendulum of Vengeance is a crushing exploration of the human obsession with revenge. The track dives into the psychological cycle of retaliation, symbolised by a swinging pendulum that guarantees a continuous loop of vengeance before peaceful resolution is ever considered.

​Self Immolation is raw, aggressive, and macabre, this track uses the metaphorical purging of one's own skin to express an obsessive need to transcend to a higher state of being. It continues the EP's core theme of transitioning from one stage of life to another.

​Soul From Flesh is the title track and second single. It tackles the heavy themes of abandonment, anxiety, and imposter syndrome. Influenced by real-life events, it is an anthem for those who understand that fresh starts require ultimate sacrifices.

​Desolated Dreams serves as the EP's closing statement, this deeply personal track blends black metal influences with deathcore. It explores regression, disconnection, and the realization of how the relentless pursuit of achievement can cloud reality, turning dreams into nightmares.

The EP features music entirely written and composed by Suffer UK, with vocal-driven, hard-hitting lyrics penned by frontman Greg Hevican and drummer Jack Kent. Bringing the sonic devastation to life, Anthony Wall of Firestorm Studios handled the initial recording and mixing, while Will Cattanach at Freewill Productions took charge of tone creation, final mixing, and mastering. The release is visually completed by the brutal, striking artwork of Blindsight Visions.

Watch the video for ‘Soul From Flesh’ here: https://youtu.be/P4FDgxKm3V0?si=X1CxseYlEORWz2ia

To support the release Suffer UK will hit the road extensively throughout 2026, with tours and festival appearances already announced across the UK and mainland Europe.

Catch Suffer on the following dates: 01/08 - Forge Fest, Scunthorpe | 14/08 – DVG Club, Kortrijk (BE) | 15/08 - 6K Fest, Liege (BE) | 16/08 – Kinnet, Kusel (DE) | 18/08 – Headquarters, Aarhus (DK) | 19/08 – Wakepark, Szczecin (PL) | 20/08 – Doro 40, Limbach-Oberfrohna (DE) | 21/08 – Deathfeast Open Air, Andernach (DE) | 22/08 – Brasserie Breweppes, Lille (FR) | 29/08 – The Flapper, Birmingham (UK) [Noosefest] | 24/10 – Rebellion, Manchester (UK) [Slammer]

Release Details

Artist: Suffer

Genre: Deathcore

Title: Soul From Flesh

Release Type: EP

Release Date: Friday 7th August 2026

Streaming: All major platforms

Tracklisting: 1. III | 2. Pendulum Of Vengeance | 3. Self Immolation | 4. Soul From Flesh | 5. Desolated Dreams

For Fans Of: Whitechapel, I Declare War, Bound in Fear

https://www.facebook.com/sufferuk666

https://www.instagram.com/sufferuk

https://www.tiktok.com/@sufferuk

https://bsky.app/profile/sufferuk.bsky.social

https://sufferuk.bandcamp.com/

BAKKEN RELEASE "CONSENT TO DECEPTION"

 

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Ireland heavy metal outfit Bakken return in full force with their long-awaited third studio album, Consent To Deception, officially out now.

Formed in 2011, Bakken have built their name the old-school way, grinding it out DIY, playing loud, and letting the music do the talking. Their breakout debut Death of a Hero (2012) put them on the map, followed by the hard-hitting This Means War in 2020, cementing a loyal global following drawn to their high-energy, politically charged brand of thrashy power metal.

Now in 2026, the band deliver what they call their most ambitious and unfiltered record yet.

Blending the precision of classic heavy metal with the speed and bite of thrash metal and the soaring melodies of power metal, Bakken continue carving their own lane. Fans of Judas Priest, Metallica, and Helloween will feel right at home, but don’t expect a copy-paste job. This is sharper, louder, and more personal.

Band Statement

“It took six years, 1000s of recording tracks, a very patient producer, huge amounts of work, masses of unnecessary drama, we’re barely alive, our partners are barely talking to us, but we think we’ve managed to create a genre-less heavy metal masterpiece. (But that could just be the fatigue talking)”

About the Band

Bakken describe themselves as thrashy-power metal with a mission, combining relentless energy with politically charged lyrics focused on positivity, peace, and respect for all living things. Or in their own words, “grab a beer and celebrate the glory of heavy metal with us.”

Album Credits

Produced by Neil Haynes at Parlour Studios

Mastered by Artem Music

Management: Mome

Label: None (DIY release)

Availability

Consent To Deception is available now on all major streaming platforms.

Stream here: https://bakken.hearnow.com/

Bakken are not here to play it safe. They’re here to turn the volume up and let it rip.

Connect: 

Website: https://bakkenmetal.com/

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

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

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

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tKhauFxdGnkmD6O1B_WqQ

Bandcamp: https://bakkenband.bandcamp.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6QeDMqJzK4SRoN3nmamENw

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/bakken/292120882

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

FROLIC RELEASE "LEGACIES OF CYBERNETICA"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Frolic

Legacies of Cybernetica

Hectic Records

3 July 2026

Bay Area thrash force Frolic has officially unleashed their highly anticipated sophomore album, Legacies of Cybernetica, available now via Hectic Records. This explosive new offering is a testament to the band's commitment to pushing the boundaries of the legendary Bay Area sound, delivering one of the year's most ambitious and technically impressive modern thrash records.

Released on July 3, 2026, Legacies of Cybernetica is now available on vinyl through Hectic Records, along with CD, cassette, and across digital platforms and select streaming services. The album showcases razor-sharp musicianship and futuristic themes, expanding upon the classic Bay Area thrash blueprint while establishing a sound that is unmistakably Frolic. Fans of iconic bands like Kreator, Exodus, Revocation, and The Black Dahlia Murder will find themselves immersed in blistering riffs, soaring twin guitar leads, intricate rhythm changes, and high-energy performances that truly define the genre.

The buzz surrounding Legacies of Cybernetica has been amplified by its recent feature on Banger TV's Metal Monthly, where host Blaine Smith praised the album as one of July's standout metal releases. He highlighted the band's artistic growth, noting, "a big upgrade to the cover art and a big upgrade to the band," and recognized Frolic for carving out a unique niche within the thrash landscape. Smith's remarks emphasized the band's blend of German thrash intensity with the technical precision and sci-fi atmosphere of the Bay Area scene, calling their explosive songwriting original and a breath of fresh air in today's thrash movement.

For fans of:

- Kreator

- Exodus

- Revocation

- The Black Dahlia Murder

About Frolic:

Formed in the San Francisco Bay Area, Frolic exemplifies the innovative spirit of thrash metal's birthplace. Rather than just recreating the sounds of the 1980s, the band embraces evolution by combining technical death metal precision, progressive arrangements, and unforgettable melodic guitar work. Frontman and guitarist Edgar delivers a fierce vocal performance that channels the venomous edge of classic European thrash, while Lenny's dynamic twin-guitar attack ensures soaring solos and memorable hooks. The rhythm section, featuring Zak's technical bass lines and Elijah's powerful drumming, is engineered for maximum mosh pit destruction.

Produced by Ivan Garcia, Ben Bennett, and Andrew Peacock, Legacies of Cybernetica captures Frolic's explosive live energy and showcases a level of songwriting and musicianship that marks a significant step forward in their evolution. With critical acclaim already rolling in from respected outlets and a growing reputation throughout the Bay Area underground, Frolic is set to emerge as one of the most exciting names in the next generation of thrash metal.

Follow Frolic:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/frolic/1484052050

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

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

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0pxrwlhCe3VmWsgPRADoo3

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

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

Bandcamp: https://frolicbayarea.bandcamp.com/album/legacies-of-cybernetica

LP available here: https://www.hectic.com/product/frolic-legacies-of-cybernetica-lp

INSCRIBED RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "STILL TIME PASSES"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

INSCRIBED Release Debut Album Upon the Twisted Throne Out Now via Awakening Records | New Single & Video “Still Time Passes” Out June 19, 2026

Pre-order:

CD: https://awakeningrecordscn.bigcartel.com/product/inscribed-upon-the-twisted-throne-cd

Digital: https://awakeningrecordscn.bandcamp.com/album/upon-the-twisted-throne

Miami, Florida death/thrash metal trio INSCRIBED have officially released their debut full-length album, Upon the Twisted Throne, available now via Awakening Records.

After years of underground development, relentless live performances, and a series of explosive singles, INSCRIBED finally deliver their most complete and devastating statement to date. Upon the Twisted Throne pushes the band’s progressive death/thrash identity into its most extreme and refined form yet, balancing technical precision, bass-driven aggression, and dark conceptual songwriting rooted in the spirit of classic Florida death metal.

Drawing influence from Atheist, Hellwitch, Sadus, Cynic, and Nocturnus, the band fuses old-school intensity with modern complexity, creating a sound that is both chaotic and meticulously structured. The result is a record that feels as dangerous as it is calculated.

The album was shaped through years of evolution, beginning with the band’s early formation in 2021 by bassist Evie Austin and drummer/vocalist Lucas Moore, later solidifying into its current lineup with guitarist Mario Alvarez. From their early demo work through their 2024 EP In Silent Oblivion, INSCRIBED have steadily sharpened their identity into something far more expansive and ambitious.

A defining trait of Upon the Twisted Throne is its bass-forward composition style, with Evie Austin’s rapid, intricate playing driving much of the album’s momentum alongside razor-edged guitar work and relentless percussion.

The band comments: “This album is the culmination of everything we’ve built since day one. It’s more technical, more emotional, and more extreme in every direction without losing the core identity of Inscribed.”

To celebrate the album release, INSCRIBED also unveil the new single and video “Still Time Passes,” a haunting and atmospheric standout track that explores existential horror through the concept of perceived eternal isolation. Built around crushing mid-paced tension and eerie philosophical undertones, the song adds a darker, more reflective dimension to the album’s otherwise high-velocity assault.

Upon the Twisted Throne features:

Evie Austin — Bass Guitar

Lucas Moore — Drums & Vocals

Mario Alvarez — Guitar

Additional lead guitar by Fernando Calero.

The album was engineered and mixed by Ferny Coipel at The Shack North, with guitar and bass recording handled by John Sample at Sathanas Studios. Mastering by Chris Barcia. Artwork by Stephanie D-Sorensen, with additional design contributions from Raphael Sanchez, Deborah Moore, Beatriz Freire, Gabriel Caggiano, and Arioch.

Upon the Twisted Throne is out now via Awakening Records.

New single and video “Still Time Passes” is available June 19, 2026.

For fans of Atheist, Hellwitch, Sadus, Cynic, Nocturnus.

Watch the video: 

https://youtu.be/t5Mcyyt_c74

Follow INSCRIBED online:

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

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

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

Bandcamp: https://inscribedofficial.bandcamp.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3WGErsqyfSzjSUecAY2VPk

Label Information:

Awakening Records

Website: https://www.awakeningrecords.cn

Bandcamp: https://awakeningrecordscn.bandcamp.com

Big Cartel: https://awakeningrecordscn.bigcartel.com

Facebook: https://facebook.com/awakeningrecordscn

Instagram: https://instagram.com/awakeningrecordscn

SHORES OF NULL RELEASE "HOMESICK"

 

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Italian melodic death doom masters SHORES OF NULL return with their most ambitious and accomplished work to date. The band’s new album, “Homesick”, will be released on October 16, 2026 via Dusktone, marking another important milestone in the career of a group that has established itself as one of the most distinctive and respected names in the contemporary metal landscape.

The video of the first single "Bleed to Life" is now streaming HERE.

Following the acclaimed “The Loss Of Beauty”, SHORES OF NULL continue to expand their emotional and sonic universe with a record that combines their trademark melancholy with a renewed sense of identity and purpose. “Homesick” represents the band at their most mature, featuring ten songs where every composition carries its own unique character, supported by refined arrangements, streamlined structures and a wealth of subtle details waiting to reveal themselves over repeated listens.

The album features the best production in the history of SHORES OF NULL, giving the band’s music an unprecedented level of depth and impact. The clarity and power of the sound enhance the contrast at the core of their style: music that can be deeply melancholic and decadent, yet capable of delivering moments of energy, intensity and emotional elevation. “Homesick” is a testament to a band that has fully consolidated its position within the melodic death doom scene while continuing to evolve.

Frontman Davide Straccione comments: “Those who have followed Shores Of Null from the very beginning know that our influences touch many genres, but I think those who loved ‘The Loss Of Beauty’ won’t be disappointed. I think ‘Homesick’ brings something fresh to the band, without compromising our sound. So I truly hope it will be well received by those who already love Shores Of Null and by potentially new fans.”

Conceived as a complete listening experience rather than a simple collection of individual songs, “Homesick” moves through a wide range of emotional states: longing, loss, anger, vulnerability and the search for a place to belong. Each track offers its own identity and emotional weight, but the full picture only emerges when the album is experienced from beginning to end.

“I think 'Homesick' is meant to be experienced as a whole rather than as a collection of separate songs. It is a record that moves through different emotional states and explores feelings that are deeply personal but also universal,” explains Straccione. “We wanted it to feel immersive, with songs that can hit hard in the moment but also reveal more of themselves over repeated listens.”

The album’s lyrical themes revolve around nostalgia, absence and the many meanings attached to the concept of “home”. For Straccione, home is not simply a physical place, but something far more complex: a memory, a person, a wound, or even a version of ourselves that no longer exists.

“I’m fascinated by themes such as nostalgia, loss, belonging, and the ways in which the past continues to shape who we are. Sometimes inspiration simply comes from observing the world around me. Other times it starts with a question I can’t answer, and writing becomes a way to explore it. With ‘Homesick’, I found myself reflecting on the idea of ‘home’ as something much deeper than a place. Many of the lyrics revolve around that tension between longing and pain, between the desire to return and the fear of what might still be waiting for us there.”

The ten songs featured on “Homesick” were selected from a wider pool of ideas developed during the writing process. SHORES OF NULL allowed the material to evolve naturally, reshaping and reworking songs whenever necessary in order to create the strongest and most cohesive album possible. Producer Marco “Cinghio” Mastrobuono played a crucial role in pushing the band’s vision further, guiding the pre-production process and helping refine every detail.

“For both this album and our previous split, ‘Latitudes Of Sorrow’, we made a conscious decision to devote more time to pre-production with Marco ‘Cinghio’ Mastrobuono. Having someone involved who knows our sound so deeply gave us a valuable outside perspective and led to ideas, details and solutions we might not have reached on our own.”

Recorded at Bloom Recording Studios after an extensive pre-production phase, “Homesick” also features two special guest appearances: Natalie Koskinen of Shape Of Despair on “The Numbing Void”, and Shaun MacGowan of My Dying Bride, whose violin can be heard on “Dreaming Of A Scar” and “The Numbing Void”.

The vinyl edition will include a short intro created specifically for the format, designed to enhance the Side A / Side B listening experience without altering the essence of the album.

With “Homesick”, SHORES OF NULL deliver one of the strongest statements of their career: a deeply emotional, carefully crafted and immersive record that confirms their place among the leading forces of melodic death doom.

For fans of: Paradise Lost, Amorphis, Swallow The Sun, Katatonia, Borknagar

Tracklist:

01. Allies Before Defeat

02. Two Mountains

03. Bleed to Life

04. Homesick

05. Son of the Tide

06. Dreaming of a Scar

07. Society Is the Murderer

08. The Numbing Void

09. Another Breath

10. Disappear

Line-up:

Davide Straccione - Vocals

Gabriele Giaccari - Guitars

Raffaele Colace - Guitars

Matteo Capozucca - Bass

Emiliano Cantiano - Drums

SHORES OF NULL

https://shoresofnull.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/shoresofnull

https://www.facebook.com/shoresofnull

Dusktone

https://www.dusktone.it/

https://dusktone.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/dusktone/

https://www.facebook.com/dusktone

K2 Music Management

https://www.instagram.com/k2musicm/

https://www.facebook.com/K2MUSICManagement/

CUTTHROAT RELEASE "THE PURGE"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Band: CUTTHROAT

Album (EP): The Purge

Release Date: August 21, 2026

Country: USA

Label: M-Theory Audio

Genre: Metallic Hardcore

M-Theory Audio is pleased to announce the signing of CUTTHROAT to the label. Breaking out of the L.A. Hardcore scene and combining serious attitude and fast rudiments, CUTTHROAT have been building a reputation for themselves with solid releases and worldwide touring.

The partnership kicks off with the online premiere of the band's blistering new single and music video, "Purge," available on all streaming/download digital platforms or watch the video HERE https://youtu.be/xa1-SuC6XAg?si=fvu6d00SUZRnlHjP

“Built in chaos. Refined in violence. Cutthroat LA has officially signed with M-Theory Audio,” states singer Neil Roemer. “This isn’t a new beginning — this is an escalation. Welcome to the next phase. As we ‘Purge’ our Demons.”

The song features the fire, energy and attitude of CUTTHROAT so fans can expect a relentless assault with crossover appeal suitable for punk and metal fans with influences from classic hardcore, thrash and hip-hop.

The track serves as the title cut for the band's upcoming EP, ‘The Purge,’ set for a worldwide release on August 21 on limited (300) colored vinyl and jewelcase CD. A specially priced crushing crossover assault with 5 songs of pure hostility, featuring cover art by Mick Lambrou (Agnostic Front, Slapshot, Sick Of It All). Pre-Order Now at www.m-theoryaudio.com or https://cutthroatla.bandcamp.com/ (shipping from US and Europe based upon your location).

To support the release, CUTTHROAT will be heading overseas this summer for a highly anticipated European tour alongside Bay Area thrash legends Vio-lence. The tour will see the band bringing their high-energy live performance to major markets across the continent setting up the EP’s release.

27/07/2026 – NL, Tilburg – Little Devil

28/07/26 – BE, Antwerp – Kid’s

29/07/26 – UK, Plymouth – The Depo

30/07/26 – UK, London – The Underworld

31/07/26 – UK, Bridgwater – The Cobblestones

01/08/26 – UK, Preston – Blitz

02/08/26 – IRE, Dublin – Grand Social

03/08/26 – NI, Belfast – The Limelight

04/08/26 – UK, Glasgow – Audio

05/08/26 – UK, Cardiff – The Globe

08/08/26 – AT, Vienna – Viper Room

09/08/26 – DE, Munich – Backstage

12/08/26 – SK, Košice – Colosseum

13/08/26 – AT, Salzburg – Rockhouse (also appearing Armored Saint)

14/08/26 – CR, Zabok – Cuk Regenerator

ABOUT CUTTHROAT

CUTTHROAT is a four-piece Los Angeles hardcore metal band formed in 2013 by founding member and frontman Neil Roemer. Cutthroat now also features Betto Cardoso on drums, Renato Romano on guitar and Bruno Nicolozzi on bass. 

Known for their DIY ethic and explosive live shows, the band has built a dedicated following through consistent touring and raw, honest songwriting. Cutthroat have released two major albums: ‘Reflekt’ (2020), produced by Biohazard’s Billy Graziadei, which saw them tour Europe as part of the Persistance tour (w/ Agnostic Front, Gorilla Biscuits, H2O and more) and ‘Fear By Design’ (2023) followed by tours of Europe, South America, Japan and the US including performances with Biohazard, Body Count, Agnostic Front, Madball, Sick of it All, D.R.I., Sworn Enemy and Destruction. Both albums were released on Germany’s Demons Run Amok label. With the upcoming release of the ‘Purge’ EP via M-Theory Audio and a major European run on the horizon, 2026 marks the beginning of the band's most aggressive chapter yet.

For more information:

https://www.facebook.com/Losangelescutthroat

https://www.instagram.com/official_cutthroatla/

https://cutthroatla.bandcamp.com/

www.m-theoryaudio.com

MANGLED CARPENTER RELEASE "BETWEEN BLOOD AND SILENCE"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

MANGLED CARPENTER – BETWEEN BLOOD AND SILENCE EP

LABEL: ROTTWEILER RECORDS & BROKEN CURFEW RECORDS

RELEASE DATE: JULY 17th 2026

In chaos, flame, and slaughter, only madness and devils seemed near. In that cold, grey place of dying, where hope had never spoken a word of comfort, there was every reason to believe the end would come in complete isolation. But knee-deep in gore and sin, in the violence of desperate savagery and the damp loneliness of fear, between the axe and the darkness, between blood and silence, there was still a voice that spoke.

Mangled Carpenter returns with their new EP Between Blood And Silence, the follow-up to their 2023 album Salvation Syndrome. Led by Seth Metoyer, alongside Kris Olson and Mac Hine, the band continues to build on a foundation of death metal and grindcore while pushing further into darker, more deliberate territory, shaped by atmosphere, groove and a subtle mechanized edge.

Metoyer’s work across multiple projects gives that evolution added context. From the unpredictable grindcore of Pulpit Vomit to the more melodic direction of his solo material, his writing has never remained boxed into one expression of heavy music. Under the Mangled Carpenter banner, that broader creative reach is sharpened into something far more punishing, where structure, pacing, and darkness carry as much weight as sheer force.

The band’s last release, Salvation Syndrome, drew praise for its intensity and character, with Metal Temple describing it as “a strong personality and a massive tsunami of energy.” Between Blood And Silence builds on that foundation with six tracks that explore judgment, violence, spiritual struggle, and the search for hope in places marked by desolation and darkness.

The title track opens the EP with a dense, methodical attack, pairing controlled aggression with a mechanized fury. ‘Carved’ follows with a slower, groove-driven weight, using space and restraint to make each blow land harder. First single ‘The Absence Of Light’ pushes back into a more direct assault, blending abrasive textures with blasting intensity and carrying the EP forward with force and precision.

‘Down, Down, To Goblin Town’ stands as one of the release’s defining moments, combining grinding power with a memorable structure and a vocal performance that is both sharply delivered and unrelenting. The EP also includes a cover of Mortification’s ‘Terminate Damnation’, reworking the classic track through Mangled Carpenter’s harsher, more contemporary lens. It closes with ‘Short, Sharp, Shock’, a concise and punishing finish that leaves no room for drift or excess.

Between Blood And Silence will be released by Broken Curfew Records and Rottweiler Records in partnership, bringing Mangled Carpenter’s latest statement to a wide audience across the metal scene. Crushingly heavy, darkly atmospheric and unflinching in its purpose, the EP shows the band continuing to refine their identity without losing any of their force.

Line-up:

Seth Metoyer – Guitar/Vocals/Programming

Kris Olson – Bass/Backing vocals

Mac Hine – Drum programming

Genre: Extreme Metal

For fans of: Cattle Decapitation | Carnifex | Bloodbath | Cleansing Of The Temple

Further Information:

https://www.facebook.com/mangledcarpenter

https://mangledcarpenter.bandcamp.com/

https://www.rottweilerrecords.com/

https://mangledcarpenterrr.bandcamp.com/

BOCC RELEASE "DEMOLARIUM"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Barcelona-based death-doom outfit BOCC are set to unleash their second full-length album, “Demolarium”, on September 11, 2026 via Night Terrors Records.

The title-track is now streaming HERE.

Formed in 2019 in Catalonia, BOCC have carved their own path through the underground with a crushing and uncompromising blend of death metal, funeral doom weight, sludge hostility and crust punk aggression. Their sound captures the raw spirit of extreme music at its most authentic: bleak, filthy and deeply rooted in the traditions of the underground.

“Demolarium” is a record built on density and decay, where the suffocating slow-motion devastation of death-doom collides with the rough edges and confrontational energy of punk. A harsh and visceral journey that carries the feeling of a live rehearsal room rather than a polished studio product - a testament to the band’s commitment to keeping their music direct, heavy and real.

BOCC’s lyrics, entirely written and performed in Catalan, move away from conventional extreme metal themes, drawing instead from the history, folklore, myths and macabre events of Catalonia and Barcelona. Their music reflects a deep connection with their roots, while also standing firmly within the anti-fascist movement that has shaped their identity since the beginning.

For fans of Coffins, Grief, Autopsy, Winter, Fistula, Cianide and Eyehategod, “Demolarium” delivers a bleak and punishing vision where death metal brutality meets the hopeless weight of doom and the raw spirit of crust.

Night Terrors Records will release the album on colored and black vinyl editions, accompanied by a limited edition fanzine entirely dedicated to BOCC, continuing the label’s tradition of celebrating the artists beyond the music itself.

BOCC will also bring their crushing live assault to CastellHell Reborns in Spain in October 2026, sharing the stage with acts including Dead Congregation, Galvanizer, Benighted and Cerebral Curse.

Tracklist:

1. Demolarium

2. Estigma

3. Escorxador

4. 4227

5. Calvari (Dels Condemnats)

6. Ànima D’Acer

Line-up:

Emilio – Guitars / Vocals

Andreu – Bass / Vocals

Linares – Drums

BOCC

https://bocc.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/boccofdoom/

https://www.facebook.com/BOCCOFDOOM

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/

EMBERS OF DAWN RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "INFERNAL"

 

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EMBERS OF DAWN explore themes of inner conflict, damnation, and the search for identity in the new single release, "Infernal". This offering features guest musician Adrian Erlandsson (AT THE GATES, CRADLE OF FILTH, PARADISE LOST, THE HAUNTED) on drums. Alongside the track, EMBERS OF DAWN have launched the pre-order for their forthcoming full length album Infernal Culture, scheduled to arrive on September 18, 2026.

On the single's narrative guitarist Cliff Ross shares, “Its essentially about a young woman who is discontent with life (boredom, depression, etc.) and prays for some type of spiritual companionship to make her feel more 'fulfilled' in some way. As she puts out this 'open call' for spiritual companionship a demon jumps on the opportunity and possesses her. Things decline from there.” 

Infernal Culture's core themes of powerlessness and a sense of loss are revealed in "Infernal". Situated firmly in industrial metal, characteristics from ROB ZOMBIE, MINISTRY and STATIC-X are prevalent across the track. The key components of "Infernal" are “evil disco” beats, heavy, and layered guitars that manifest a dark, forceful mood. The result is a fiery and intense fusion of industrial metal and electronic music.

Pre-order Infernal Culture here: https://embersofdawn.bandcamp.com/album/infernal-culture

About EMBERS OF DAWN:

Formed in 2022, EMBERS OF DAWN is a genre-defying metal project born out of Jacksonville, Florida and Santa Barbara, California. The band blends elements of industrial, gothic, melodic death metal, and cyber-metal to create a sound that is both cinematic and punishing. Known for their thematic focus on alienation, modern decay, and emotional detachment, EMBERS OF DAWN delivers music that is as introspective as it is aggressive.

The band’s music features cold, mechanical precision layered with dark melodic textures, drawing influence from acts like PAIN, DARK TRANQUILLITY, MINISTRY, FEAR FACTORY, RAMMSTEIN, STATIC-X, ROB ZOMBIE, ARCH ENEMY, and TYPE O NEGATIVE. With each release, they continue to explore new sonic territory, balancing technicality with atmosphere, brutality with beauty.

Their upcoming debut album Infernal Culture features drums by ADRIAN ERLANDSSON (AT THE GATES, CRADLE OF FILTH, PARADISE LOST, THE HAUNTED), adding an explosive edge to their already dynamic sound.

 

EMBERS OF DAWN is:

Graves- vocals

Cliff Ross – guitars, programming

Scott Van Horn – bass, programming

Grover Norton - drums

Connect With EMBERS OF DAWN:

Website: https://embersofdawn.com/

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1JuM68QzbKOljJmwGjs2P3

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/embers-of-dawn/1633162281

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWWUKLp0IMMwSFxlFmXo6YA

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/embers.of.dawn/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/embers.of.dawn

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

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

Infernal Culture Track List:

1. Eden Unknown

2. Infernal 

3. Don’t Wait to Die 

4. Shadow of Her Veil 

5. Age of Corrosion 

6. The Passing 

7. Static Prayer 

8. The Only Gods (Remix) 

9. Wolf Moon 

FORGOTTEN SHRINE RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "DEARLY DEPARTED"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Folk metal duo FORGOTTEN SHRINE are preparing to unveil their forthcoming concept album Nox Aeterna. The narrative centers around two guardians who protect an ancient shrine dedicated to art, creativity, and freedom. It is inspired by the need to keep one’s childlike sense of wonder alive; as the darkness dampens the peoples' spirits, the shrine begins to lose its power. Nox Aeterna is scheduled to arrive on November 6, 2026, the new single "Dearly Departed" is released today. 

In "Dearly Departed", the lyrics explore the journey of newfound power. Following this discovery, the protagonist chooses to utilize their abilities to inflict revenge on those who have wronged them. The song reveals the wider themes of the album as individuals begin to fall victim to the darkness and advance the destruction of their world instead of preserving it. 

"My vocal performance was strongly inspired by 'The Violation' by Fleshgod Apocalypse, relying predominantly on cavernous, mournful, death metal-inspired harsh vocals as opposed to black metal highs." Shares Sofia Frasz. "Josh took the demo I sent and reworked it into the final version, adding a ton of detail and instrumental flourishes that bring the song to life beautifully."

"'Dearly Departed' is a more emotionally charged and dark song than what we are used to, which after the release of our song 'Halo' will come as a relief to our more heavy/symphonic metal fans". Josh Alexander adds. "It's structurally frantic, each section building on the last until it can't anymore, and rounds itself off with quite possibly the prettiest piece of music on the album in the piano outro. Sofia demoed out the entire song first, and the thing I built upon the most was the piano, which makes for a great juxtaposition to the black metal inspired guitars. I think the power of a song like this is that the listener can interject their own experience of heartbreak and resentment, ultimately culminating in a 'let the past die' moment at the end which is communicated in the strained softness of the outro."

"Dearly Departed" follows the previously released original singles, "Halo" (2026), "Terror! At The Ballroom" (2025), "Where Shadows Lie" (2024) , "Hero" (2024) and "The Parting Glass" (2024), along with their recent enchanting take on BREAKING BENJAMIN's "Crawl" (2026). 

Nox Aeterna was produced, mixed and mastered by Joshua Dalviken. The album artwork was created by Josh Alexander and Joshua Dalviken, with the cover art for "Dearly Departed" created by Josh Alexander and Tricia Alexander. 

About FORGOTTEN SHRINE:

Created by Josh Alexander (Pennsylvania, USA) and Sofia Frasz (Maryland, USA), FORGOTTEN SHRINE fuses the sounds and textures of folk instruments with the power and darkness of metal. Through their genre-crossing arrangements FORGOTTEN SHRINE delve into fantasy realms creating both upbeat songs perfect for embarking on an adventure and heavier offerings for battling shadowy forces. 

Alexander and Frasz combine their compositional styles, instruments and vocal textures to produce dynamic and emotive music. The upcoming full-length sees the duo each take the reins across the track list while ensuring FORGOTTEN SHRINE's core identity remains cohesive. 

FORGOTTEN SHRINE is: 

Josh Alexander - Guitar, Bass, Hurdy Gurdy, Irish Bouzouki, Additional Instruments, Backing Vocals, Composition.

Sofia Frasz - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Lyrics, Composition.

Connect With FORGOTTEN SHRINE: 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555238025771&mibextid=ZbWKwL

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

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

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0q7rFp0yxvWoxGWqIt21nI?si=p5jz0YOOROOHFy5jxHAW6A

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/forgotten-shrine/1734698132

GOATEST (GOATBURNER + TEST) RELEASE "GOATEST"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Finnish grindcore duo GOATBURNER have joined forces with Brazilian experimental grindcore outfit TEST to create GOATEST, a new collaborative project set to release its self-titled debut album through Time To Kill Records on September 23rd 2026.

The first single "Unseen Powers" is available now:

Video: https://youtu.be/6FiVVkFUfTA

Streaming: https://ffm.to/goatest-unseen-powers

Bringing together musicians deeply rooted in the international extreme music underground, GOATEST features Keijo “Kaos” Niinimaa, also known as the vocalist of Finnish grindcore veterans ROTTEN SOUND, and Jaakko “Spider” Forsman of RATFACE, alongside Thiago “Barata” and João Kombi of Brazilian grindcore unit TEST.

The collaboration mixes different backgrounds and approaches to extreme music in a concentrated burst of grindcore and sludge intensity, raw energy and uncompromising attitude, connecting the Finnish and Brazilian underground scenes through a shared instinct for restlessness, aggression and sonic extremity.

“GoaTesT” features fourteen tracks that span different shades of extreme metal, bringing together the distinct identities and musical backgrounds of its members. While much of the material is short, direct and fiercely executed, capturing the spontaneous energy of the collaboration, the album also ventures into more expansive and experimental territory. Slower-paced passages, unconventional textures and moments of controlled tension create a compelling ebb and flow, adding depth and unpredictability without ever diluting the record's raw grindcore intensity.

Following the release, GOATEST will hit the road across Europe as part of the “Campaign For Musical Destruction Tour 2026”, joining grindcore legends Napalm Death alongside Master, Brat and Delinquentes for an extensive run of dates throughout November and December.

Tracklist:

01 Life in Hell

02 Bleeding

03 Unseen Powers

04 Unity

05 The Fire

06 Beyond

07 Hell Rising

08 Slow Burn

09 Next Level

10 Slowly and Steadily

11 Chaotic Events

12 Existential Crisis

13 Endless

14 The Horror

Line-up:

Jaakko “Spider” Forsman – drums, percussion, guitar, bass

Thiago “Barata” – drums, percussion

João Kombi – guitar, vocals

Keijo “Kaos” Niinimaa – guitar, vocals, bass

Preorders:

https://goatest.bandcamp.com/album/goatest

https://goatburner-extremeconditions.bandcamp.com/album/goatest

https://testgrind.bandcamp.com/album/goatest

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/goatest

CAMPAIGN FOR MUSICAL DESTRUCTION TOUR 2026:

06.11 – Nürnberg, Germany – Löwensaal

07.11 – Flensburg, Germany – Roxy

08.11 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Pumpehuset

09.11 – Stockholm, Sweden – Kollektivet Livet

11.11 – Oslo, Norway – Vulkan

13.11 – Helsinki, Finland – Korjaamo

14.11 – Jyväskylä, Finland – Lutakko

15.11 – Tampere, Finland – Olympia

17.11 – Tallinn, Estonia – Paavli Kultuurivabrik

18.11 – Riga, Latvia – Spelet Concert Hall

19.11 – Vilnius, Lithuania – Loftas

20.11 – Kraków, Poland – Hype Park

21.11 – Jaroměř 1, Czech Republic – Nároďák Hudební Klub

24.11 – Bucharest, Romania – Bucharest

26.11 – Thessaloniki, Greece – WE

27.11 – Athens, Greece – Gagarin 205

28.11 – Osifa, Bulgaria – Studio Orfei

29.11 – Sofia, Bulgaria – Orfey Myuzik

01.12 – Ljubljana, Slovenia – Ljubljana

02.12 – Bologna, Italy – Locomotiv

03.12 – Aarau, Switzerland – KIFF

04.12 – Lindau, Germany – Club Vaudeville

06.12 – Utrecht, Netherlands – Tivoli Vredenburg

GOATEST

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LENAX RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "ASCENSION OF THE BLOOD MAGIC"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

U.S. Melodic Black Metal horde, Lenax, have unleashed "Ascension of the Blood Mage," featured on the expanded edition of their 2025 album, Infection!

Click to stream at these locations:

open.spotify.com/track/2c5HJdaYOIyeO1k1EVh5k7

music.apple.com/us/song/ascension-of-the-blood-mage/6782997851

youtu.be/cJ9jNn52UxE

Originally recorded in 2024 (drums and guitars) with new vocals, bass, and guitar solo in 2026, "Ascension of the Blood Mage," is an anticosmic expansion of the mage-soul by way of connection to the Outer Gods, a DNA link to the primordial forces, awakened by way of personal gnosis.

Released in 2025, Infection was Lenax's first full-length album. Infection (Expanded Edition) arrived one year later in June 2026.

Lenax are currently writing their second full-length album, Nexus, a 13-track epic journey which will see a continued evolution of their sound and mythology.

For fans of Watain, Immortal, and Enslaved, Lenax presents a style of melodic black metal infused with just the right amount of black n roll to land themselves in a rather unique position within the genre.

With lyrical themes based around esotericism, individuality, and cosmic horror, Infection paints either a picture of destruction and horror, or one of death and rebirth, depending on the stance of the listener. Does one succumb to a future of mindlessness in a hive mind apocalypse, or do they break free from the chains that bind us to the material world? Would you meet the dark man at the crossroads to sell your soul, and are you prepared to offer up payment when he comes to call? In all, this is a solid 40 minutes of modern black metal with enough DNA to show the band's roots in the early second wave, while managing to craft something unique in their delivery.

Cover art by David DeFigueredo.

Mix Engineer: Ilarion Ivanenko

Lenax is:

Venomous (Vocals, Guitar)

Mordred (Guitar, Backing Vocals)

Bones (Drums)

Hephaestus (Bass)

Additional Musicians:

Maikon (Drums)

BIO:

Lenax are a Nashville-based melodic black metal band that first emerged in November 2022 as the brainchild of guitarist and vocalist Venomous. The project evolved from a solo act into a full-fledged band known by a growing fanbase for their distinct blend of aggressive old-school black metal with esoteric and symphonic elements.

Drawing inspiration from a wide array of black metal bands from established titans to the obscure, the "Big Four" of thrash metal, and even a dash of classic heavy acts like Black Sabbath and Led Zeppelin, Lenax’s signature sound pays homage to their influences while establishing them as pioneers of something new altogether dubbed by Venomous as "cosmic horror fueled nightmares.” — an immersive sonic rumination on rebellion against religion, revenge, and self-realization through occult technology, with a distinct nod to Lovecraftian lore and the impending doom of the Outer Gods.

Since releasing their debut EP Purity in October 2023, Lenax has garnered praise from both domestic and international press, with Rock Hard and Metalized featuring the band and The Metalverse lauding their ability to blend melody with black metal's raw power.

The band released Hellscape Vol (The Voices) in 2024, followed by Infection in 2025.

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