WODOS RELEASE "FROM THE GRAVE"

 

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In a world dominated by appearances where everything is designed to please, the easy path is taken, and individual success reigns supreme. A world where the music industry has turned into a game of shortcuts, pandering, and profit, where mistakes are forbidden and every detail is calculated to appeal. In this bland artistic landscape where artists cast aside their values to feed their egos, the tired formulas of artificial success no longer suffice. This world needs to be shaken up. This protest against posers isn’t something you read or speak about it’s something you listen to directly FROM THE GRAVE.

Official release: September 20, 2026

Artwork by Sebastiàn Frigerio 

Wodos is an old-school thrash metal band from Lévis, Quebec, Canada, formed in the winter of 2024. Rooted deeply in the DIY ethos, the band has built its foundation from the ground up hand-crafting show flyers, recording demo tapes, and making their own banners.

In early 2025, Wodos released their debut three-song demo on both cassette and CD, making a major splash in the local and international underground scene. The release garnered coverage in numerous magazines and received airplay on over 50 radio stations worldwide. Known for their fast, aggressive sound and reputation as heavy beer drinkers, Wodos tore through over 30 shows across Quebec and Ontario in their first year alone, sharing the stage with acts like Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.), Quebec thrash legends Soothsayer, BARF, and many others.

Looking ahead, Wodos has an extensive lineup of upcoming shows, including high-profile dates with Canadian thrash pioneers DBC (Dead Brain Cells).

Drawing direct influence from 80s legends like Slayer, Sadus, Demolition Hammer, Dark Angel, and early Quebec underground thrash, their debut full-length album, From the Grave recorded entirely on analog equipment is set for release on September 20th. It’s a raw, fast, and aggressive record built for authentic old-school fans.

Wodos is the answer for anyone fed up with new bands relying on TikTok trends or catchy videos: no gimmicks, no polished over-production just speed, aggression, and pure 80s thrash metal. Fuck the posers—thrash till death.

"From the Grave" Tracklist:

1.Birth of Suffering 04:30  

2.Helter Skelter 03:07  

3.Sacrifice 03:53  

4.Bobby Snatch 00:32  

5.Fear and Fire 03:04  

6.Head Dead 05:30   

7.From the Grave 03:43  

8.Breaking the Law (Judas Priest cover) 01:55   

9.Crystal Lake 06:40

Line-up:

Vocals: Benji Thériault

Bass: Charles Fortin

Drums: Justin Caron

Guitar: Mikee Blanchet

YouTube :  https://youtube.com/@wodosthrashmetal?si=Y-fsWW3WPIy2wxpr

Bandcamp:  https://wodosband.bandcamp.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19DLtwGXCQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Insta : https://www.instagram.com/wodos.official

Linktree : https://linktr.ee/wodos

ETERNAL CRYPT RELEASE "MEMORIES FADE IN TIME"

 

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Drawing from many oversea influences, Eternal Crypt bring their brand of melodic extreme metal from their hometown of Rochester, New York. Taking the atmosphere of black metal, the aggression of death metal, combining it with the melodic sensibility of power, folk, and doom metal, they aim to provide a thought provoking soundtrack to introspective lyrics.

Though initially starting out as a solo studio project, Eternal Crypt became a full-fledged band after the release of debut album "Loneliness of the Wolf" in 2018. From then, Eternal Crypt continued their melodic metal journey with the album “Stages of Grief” in 2024,  leading us to the new record, “Memories Fade in Time,” releasing late October of 2026.

Tracklist:

1.Memories Fade in Time 06:26   

2.Citadel 05:42  

3.Carves the Cracks Deeper 06:32

4.Honeoye Lake 07:06

5.315 05:44   

6.Noetic Eyes 04:49   

7.Alone 04:35   

8.Crystal Violet Sea 05:25   

9.Forest Aflame 02:53

Line-Up:

Zane Knight Vocals, Guitars 

Alex Zillioux Drums 

Kaitlyn Fedele Keyboards 

Josh Mason Bass

https://www.facebook.com/eternalcrypt/

https://eternalcrypt.bandcamp.com/music

https://music.amazon.com/artists/B07VH2F7YG

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/eternal-crypt/1473079880

https://www.deezer.com/artist/69988512

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Dg7frzKELZzHixNgCLAUV

https://tidal.com/artist/16335389

HEADLESS HUNTER RELEASE "HERETICAL"

 

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Headless Hunter comes raging out of the Eindhoven Area to set it all straight. 

Carrying along a catalog filled to the brim with songs that encapsulate both the crossover thrash vibes and good old Brabantse gezelligheid: no stage will be left unt(h)rashed! 

With influences from thrash, crossover, oldschool hardcore and many Bay Area legends, Headless Hunter sounds familiar yet fresh. Can you handle this adrenaline overdose?

Prove it, move it!

Tracklist:

1.Beyond Mortality 02:50  

2.Exploding Space Zombies From Hell 02:11  

3.Murder the Monarchy 02:22  

4.Baptised in Bongwater 02:28  

5.Towers of Torture 02:54  

6.Skull Collector 02:49  

7.Excrement Parade 02:03  

8.Heretical 04:03  

9.Threat of Damnation 03:22  

10.Decapitated 05:19

Line-up:

Kiko - Bass 

Mark Hendriks - Guitars 

Brian Stonemountains - Guitars (rhythm)

Lucas van der Heijden - Vocals (lead) 

Glenn Veldman - Drums 

https://headlesshunter.nl/

https://www.facebook.com/headlesshunterofficial

https://www.instagram.com/headlesshunterofficial/

https://soundcloud.com/headlesshunter

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https://youtube.com/@headlesshunterofficial

https://music.apple.com/de/artist/headless-hunter/1668437675

https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/199181427

https://www.qobuz.com/ie-en/interpreter/headless-hunter/17176192

https://open.spotify.com/intl-pl/artist/4aFxWu9DFqbM5wQt4TpQwC

https://mosherzero.bandcamp.com/album/the-undertaker

EXHAUSTER RELEASE "WOLFEN"

 

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Exhauster is an old-school French Thrash Metal band founded in 1989 in Sartrouville, Yvelines. After a long period of inactivity, the band reformed in late 2022 in the Poitiers region (Chauvigny).

The Early Years (1989–1996)

Influenced by pillars of the genre such as Testament, Coroner, and Exodus, the band scoured the Parisian underground scene in the early 1990s. During this period, they produced two standout demos:

1991: Enjoyment of Death

1992: No Way Back (which received a very warm reception in specialized fanzines and radio stations)

The project came to a halt in 1996.

The Rebirth (Since 2022)

After a 26-year hiatus, the idea of getting the machine back on track materialized in December 2022, driven by historical members joined by a new line-up. The band was reborn with raw energy and quickly rolled out new projects:

2023: Release of the transitional demo Even after Death and reissue of their early tracks.

Live Shows: The band actively returned to the stage, performing in over 60 concerts and festivals across Europe.

2026: Release of their studio album entitled Wolfen.

"Wolfen" tracklist:

1.Intro 01:01  

2.Ghost Dance 03:12  

3.Wolfen 03:34  

4.Even After Death 05:13   

5.Enjoyment of Death 03:54  

6.See You in Hell 05:36

7.Instinct of Violence 04:40

8.Madness (On the Road) 03:20  

9.Psychiatric Hospital 03:53   

10.No Way Back 05:37   

11.Bloody or Not Bloody 04:20

Current Members

Charles Huitric: Vocals

Jean Suire: Rhythm guitar (member since 1989)

Romuald Herrero: Lead guitar

Pascal Davoury: Bass (member since 1991)

Antony Thobois: Drums

Links:

https://www.youtube.com/@exhauster.thrashmetal

https://www.facebook.com/exhausterthrashmetal

https://www.instagram.com/exhauster_thrash_metal/

https://open.spotify.com/intl-fr/artist/7M6tDDJk4qVUjRyy7KzS9R

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NUKEM RELEASE "THE GRAVE REMAINS"

 

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California has always been fertile ground for thrash metal, leading the charge with some of the genre's most legendary acts. San Diego's NUKEM follows in the footsteps of thrash metal's founding fathers, producing the kind of time-tested, neck-breaking thrash that invokes deep nostalgia while still sounding fresh and modern. 

Formed in 2012, Nukem released their debut album "The Unholy Trinity", which was mixed & mastered by Ulrich Wild (Pantera, Static X, Dethklok, White Zombie) and was released via Sleaszy Rider Records out of Greece.

Nukem had entered the studio once again with Ulrich Wild to work on their 2nd album. 10 songs of pure molten metal! Some songs are full on unstoppable Bay Area style Thrash metal violence while others are more of a mid tempo power groove.

 Nukem “The Grave Remains” released April, 10th 2026 via Redefining Darkness Records

Tracklist:

1.The Dead Draw 01:04   

2.Policies of Hate 05:30  

3.Random Acts of Violence 04:37   

4.Tactics of Terror 03:49   

5.Into the Kill Zone 04:39  

6.Unconditional Surrender 06:18

7.Sentenced to Die 00:59

8.Curse of the Devil’s Bible 04:49

9.Empress of Evil 04:55   

10.Torture, Murder, Mutilate! 05:34   

11.Pro Mortuis 04:39   

12.Don’t Believe a Word (Thin Lizzy cover)

Features guest solos by metal greats:

Gary Holt & Lee Altus (Exodus), 

Rob Cavestany (Death Angel), 

Russ Tippins (Satan) 

Laura Christine (Dark Angel) who also would regularly serve as a 2nd guitarist to round out the Nukem sound live. 

https://nukemthrash.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/NukemOfficial

http://instagram.com/nukem_official

DEATHINITION RELEASE "NOWHERE"

 

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Polish groove/thrashers DEATHINITION release their new album “Nowhere.” which is ending an almost 10-year gap after the debut came out in January 2017.

STREAMING LINKS:

https://deathinition.bandcamp.com/track/soil-of-gods

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WL_9EzsXOY

https://soundcloud.com/deathinition/the-soil-of-gods

Deathinition was founded in 2008 and hit the stage in March 2009 for the first time.

The first demo appeared in 2011, EP “Art Of Manipulation” – in 2013. This mini record gained enthusiastic reviews all over the world. It was reissued twice: first as a cassette split with Canadian Terrifier (2015, Tridroid Records, USA) and as a split CD, part of the Bootcamp Series (2017, Divebomb Records, USA).

In 2017 they recorded their debut album “Online”, which was followed with the “Offline Tour”. Deathinition is a part of truly awesome Thrash’n Roll board game released in 2016, designed and published by Game Fabrica.

Deathinition’s current lineup is Igor Kościelniak (guitar, backing vocals), Adam Langowski (vocals), Witold Kozak (drums), Maciej Piszczek (guitar, backing vocals) and Adrian Raatz (bass).

The band has been playing live a lot. The effect? Over 150 shows, all of them perfectly done! They have shared the stage with Acid Drinkers, Assassin, Bonded By Blood, Candlemass, Christ Agony, Death Angel, Fueled By Fire, Hate, Helstar, Hirax, Nuclear, Kat; Roman Kostrzewski, Saxon, Skull Fist, Suicidal Angels, Vicious Rumors, Violator and most of the young metal bands from Poland. They are open-air-experienced (Śliwka Fest three times, Muszla Fest twice, Rock Hard Ride Free Festival & Bike Meet and Bydgoszcz Juwenalia Days. They can play everywhere and will always make the crowd headbang like a maniac.

In 2019, the band recorded three brand new tracks and released the videos to two of them – “The Way up the River” – with guest appearance of Aleks Škofljanec from Negligence and "Imagine";.

In November 2026, Deathinition release their new album, “Nowhere”, marking a new chapter in the band’s history.

https://deathinition.pl

https://www.facebook.com/deathinitionthrash

https://www.instagram.com/deathinition/

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

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

https://deathinition.bandcamp.com

https://soundcloud.com/deathinition

EXTERMINATION DAY RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO: "FILL THE SWAMP"

 

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EXTERMINATION DAY Unleash New Single and Video “Fill the Swamp” and Announce New Album Forty Miles of Bad Road

The Minneapolis Hoss Rock outfit takes aim at political corruption on their new single, with their full-length album arriving November 27 via Argonauta Records.

Minneapolis, Minnesota's EXTERMINATION DAY return with “Fill the Swamp,” a brand new single and official video offering another taste of their upcoming album, Forty Miles of Bad Road, due November 27, 2026, via Argonauta Records on CD, deluxe colored vinyl, and digital formats.

Blending the crushing heaviness of Trouble and The Obsessed with the raw aggression of Poison Idea, the crossover intensity of Blind-era Corrosion of Conformity, and the unpredictable energy of Die Kreuzen, EXTERMINATION DAY deliver their own distinctive brand of Hoss Rock: a volatile mix of punk, hard rock, doom metal, and garage rock, driven by crushing riffs and a healthy contempt for authority.

Watch the official video for “Fill the Swamp”: www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXulCabApOE​

Taking aim at political hypocrisy and the corrupting influence of wealth, “Fill the Swamp” targets a member of the current US administration's cabinet, turning familiar political rhetoric into a biting indictment of those who promise to clean up the system only to become part of the problem.

The band comments:

“This song is directed at a current US administration’s cabinet member; people can listen and take a guess as to who it is. More broadly, the theme of the song is about how wealth corrupts and how the US government is full of charlatans who promised to ‘drain the swamp’ and instead ended up filling it.”

Following the previously released “Ruse Cycle,” the new single sets the tone for an album that confronts institutional corruption, social disillusionment, and the absurdities of modern life with unfiltered aggression and dark humor.

Featuring current and former members of Suffering Hour, Satan’s Satyrs, and Kult of the Wizard, EXTERMINATION DAY bring their underground pedigree and uncompromising attitude to a record that embodies everything their self-proclaimed Hoss Rock stands for.

The band says:

“Forty Miles of Bad Road represents the path we are on as a species and our disdain towards employment, police, the government, war, and the state of the world in general. Influenced by a wide variety of styles including punk, hard rock, doom metal, and garage rock, as well as our own lived experiences and tongue-in-cheek humor, the album demonstrates a sound we've created which is reflective of our unwavering hoss rock spirit. Loud amps, facial hair, grim lyrics, undermining your boss, explosions, evading taxes, not trusting authority - every box is ticked. This album is a solid concrete slab of top notch rock that many credible music critics say is as groundbreaking and relevant as Deep Purple's ‘In Rock’ or Whitesnake's self-titled masterpiece.”

Forty Miles of Bad Road Tracklist

Ruse Cycle

Crawling To The Rat Race

Members Only Firmament

Hoover Up

Sick Leave

Fill the Swamp

I'm Gunna Git You (The Three D's)

Last Ditch Effort

Chronic Neurotic

Anomalous

Layoff

For more info:

​https://www.facebook.com/eday69​

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

​​https://www.argonautarecords.com/

BEFOULED MALEDICTION RELEASE "DESPERATE NECROMANCY"

 

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Emerging from the shadowy circle surrounding ORDO VAMPYR ORIENTIS, BEFOULED MALEDICTION bring their debut album, "Desperate Necromancy", to Black Metal Promotion, where the record is now available to hear in its entirety ahead of its official digital release on October 30, 2026.

Across seven tracks, the mysterious US project spins a macabre tale of grief, forbidden knowledge and a warlock's desperate attempt to resurrect his deceased beloved. Melodic black metal, spectral keyboards and sinister harmonies shape a narrative that gradually spirals from mourning into obsession, as the pursuit of lost love gives way to increasingly disturbing consequences.

Drawing on the Scandinavian melodic black metal tradition while embracing the eerie atmosphere of dungeon synth, "Desperate Necromancy" unfolds as a supernatural tragedy in which the boundary between devotion and damnation grows ever thinner. Limited vinyl editions will follow on November 13 through Ixiol Productions and Dawnbreed Records.

Stream the album at THIS LOCATION.

As part of the ever-changing ORDO VAMPYR ORIENTIS collective, BEFOULED MALEDICTION features associates also active in BAT MAGIC, BAD MANOR, BENEATH MOONLIGHT and other related projects.

"Desperate Necromancy" will be available digitally through Bandcamp and Ampwall on October 30, followed by a limited LP edition via Ixiol Productions and Dawnbreed Records on November 13.

For fans of: Arckanum, Sacramentum, Dissection

Tracklist:

01. The Dark Time

02. Ritual

03. The Dwindling Hours

04. To Lift the Shroud and Find Misery

05. Deliberation

06. Finis Tragœdia

07. The Silenced Hymn

Credits:

Voix de Velours Empoisonnée - Incantations

The Haunted Strigoi - Hell-Axe

Blood Drinker - Stringed Spear & Cursed Ivory

Winged Necromancer - Subterranean Rumbling

The Impaler - Inverted Crucifix Battery

Guitar solo on "The Silenced Hymn" by Countess Vesperia

Mixed by Sanguine

Mastered by Jacob Buczarski

Incantations captured by Evan Michael Williams

Logo by Ikonostasis

Illustration and layout by Dylan Garrett Smith

Streaming & preorders:

https://ordovampyrorientis.bandcamp.com/album/desperate-necromancy

https://ampwall.com/a/ovo/album/desperate-necromancy

Dawnbreed Records

https://www.dawnbreed.com/

Ixiol Productions

https://www.ixiol.com/

GOLGOTHAN REMAINS RELEASE "BORN OF DARKNESS ABSOLUTE"

 

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Sydney merchants of blackened-death GOLGOTHAN REMAINS return with Born From Darkness Absolute, their third full-length - and first in nearly five years.

Despite the lengthy gap between longplayers, the quartet have never rested on their oars - releasing blistering MLP Bearer of Light, Matriarch of Death in 2024…

A mere sign of things to come… a warning, if you will…

The band has shared the album's first preview track, "An Emanation of Exorcism." Stream the song now at youtu.be/yYJxi5Mbjvs?si=vL8d5NMJRD8mxxIE

Dark Descent Records will release Born From Darkness Absolute on digital, CD and vinyl formats on November 20.

Pre-orders available at:

darkdescentrecords.com/shop

darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com

ddmsuo.eu (EU orders)

Track listing:

1. A Barren Zeitgeist

2. Malevolent Rites of Desecration

3. An Emanation of Exorcism

4. A Feast of Cadaverous Remains

5. A Perilous Pledge to the Grave

6. Gnashing Fangs of Blasphemy

7. ...On Charnel Wings of Oblivion

The material on Born From Darkness Absolute favors a “more direct approach, embracing an almost back to basics, ferocious sound, with little room for experimenting or pushing the boundaries of the genre, while remaining true to the band’s established style,” summarizes M.

Fueled by a string of crushing live appearances, including a tour alongside Dead Congregation and Concrete Winds, the band sought to capture that same visceral energy on wax.

“For this record, we really focused on writing towards something that would translate live really well. As a result, I think this is some of our fastest material, packed with energy, while still retaining the atmospheric tendencies we’ve always incorporated. It feels like once you hit play it doesn’t let up for the entire runtime.”

What is left is an album resembling a book one cannot put down; a compelling aural narrative matched by equally engaging lyrics: 

“Driven by the aggression of the music and the ferocity of riffs, the lyrical themes return to the raw foundations of the genre: religious hypocrisy, anti-society, conflict, blasphemy, and at times, the occult.” 

As with MLP Bearer of Light, Matriarch of Death, the album's sonic weight is reinforced by the work of Greg Chandler (Priory Recording Studios, Esoteric-fame), who once again took the helm at the mixing desk. Artwork by Misanthropic Art complements the music's thematic concerns, drawing on Slavic folklore and Orthodox religious imagery.

“To complement this, we chose a more unconventional colour palette for a death metal release, giving the album a distinct and memorable aesthetic.”

GOLGOTHAN REMAINS is:

Matthieu Van den Brande - Vocals

Matt Hillman - Guitars

Adam Martin - Bass

Aled Powell - Drums 

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www.darkdescentrecords.com

darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com

ANTHYR RELEASE "TIDENS FAMN"

 

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Anthyr released debut album

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Swedish Melodic Death/Black Metal band Anthyr released their debut album «Tidens Famn». The release was recorded, mixed and mastered by Markus Kristiansen Seterlund in "Nordblod Studios".

https://open.spotify.com/album/50vUZchT4RDRcXZqMjlErF

https://music.apple.com/us/album/tidens-famn/6814039885

Hailing from the cold landscapes of Sweden, Anthyr is a solo metal project forged at the intersection of atmospheric black metal and melodic death metal. Rejecting modern trends, the project builds expansive, immersive compositions anchored by striking melodies, deep atmosphere, and vivid storytelling. Drawing profound inspiration from Scandinavia's pre-Christian heritage, ancient Norse pantheons, and northern spiritual traditions, Anthyr channels both ferocious aggression and introspective gloom. The result is a captivating sonic journey that explores not merely the darkness itself, but the ancestral forces and forgotten lore that reside within it.

https://www.facebook.com/people/Anthyr/61554170403522/

https://www.instagram.com/anthyr.swe/

DANTALION RELEASE NEW ALBUM: "DANTALION"

 

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Dantalion

Dantalion

Base Record Production

1 November 2026

Dantalion, one of the leading bands on the Galician extreme metal scene, will release their self-titled album on November the 1st. This time, their tenth opus focuses on the decline of our species, emotional emptiness, and evil as an inherent part of human nature.

Featuring cover artwork by the Russian artist Vergvoktre, which perfectly captures all the negativity pervading this album, Dantalion was recorded, mixed and mastered at B2V Estudios by Brais Barreiro, and will be released by Base Record Production on LP, jewel case, digipack and digisleeve CD, as well as on cassette.

For this work, Netzja (guitars, bass) and Naemoth (drums) have once again called on Diego to provide vocals; he was previously a member of the band between 2013 and 2019. With a crisp and emotive sound, the duo have managed to find beauty amidst the darkness and despair, resulting in an excellent, varied album of atmospheric black metal.

Fans of Mgła, Primordial, Forgotten Tomb, Lantlôs or Gaerea certainly shouldn’t miss this opus.

https://www.facebook.com/dantalion.metalband

https://www.instagram.com/dantalion_official/

http://dantalion.bandcamp.com/

NEMESIS RELEASE "EYE FOR AN EYE"

 

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Houston, Texas has a long history of producing bands that know how to bring the heat, and NEMESIS is carrying that tradition forward with a vicious brand of thrash metal built on relentless riffs, breakneck tempos, razor-sharp musicianship, and pure pit-ready aggression.

Formed by Nick Broussard, Reagan Burkhardt, Ezra Terry, and Alex Fullerton , NEMESIS draws heavily from the classic 1980s thrash movement, taking inspiration from genre-defining acts including Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Forbidden, and Exodus , while delivering the sound with a modern underground intensity.

The band's sophomore album, Eye for an Eye , follows their 2023 debut, False Reality , which introduced listeners to the band's raw and uncompromising attack through tracks including Aggressor , Slave of Mistakes , State of Pain , and Escape . The album earned attention for channeling the fury of Slayer and the early bite of Metallica while establishing NEMESIS as a force to watch within the American thrash underground.

Now, NEMESIS is coming back harder.

Eye for an Eye features the singles "Hell's Last Kiss," "Governed With Fear," and "Eternally Lost," three unhinged blasts of thrash that showcase a band operating at full power. The album is co-produced by NEMESIS and legendary producer Randy Burns , with Burns handling mixing and mastering. Steve Simpson of Subhuman Recordings provides drum engineering.

Burns' legendary production credits include work with metal heavyweights such as Megadeth and Kreator , making his involvement with Eye for an Eye a particularly fitting collaboration for a band deeply rooted in the classic thrash tradition.

The band's live reputation has become just as formidable as its recorded output. NEMESIS has shared stages with legendary acts including Armored Saint, Metal Church, Fueled By Fire, Eyehategod, Goatwhore, and ACCEPT , winning over both younger metalheads and longtime thrash veterans with dynamic performances that combine old-school nostalgia with a fresh, aggressive edge.

That momentum helped NEMESIS reach the national finals of the Wacken Metal Battle USA Championship , while also earning the distinction of being crowned Texas State Champions .

As JC of JC's Kick Ass Rock Show puts it:

"NEMESIS is truly the NWOT (New Wave of Thrash)."

The band's tightly locked musicianship has also earned praise from Vim Feugo of Metal Music Archives, who described NEMESIS as being "so tight, that when they play, you can't slip a credit card between them."

With Eye for an Eye , NEMESIS is proving that thrash metal isn't a relic of the past. The riffs are still sharp, the tempos are still vicious, and the pit is still waiting.

NEMESIS isn't just a band. It's a thrash uprising.

Eye for an Eye

NEMESIS

Release: Late Summer / Early Fall 2026

Genre: Thrash Metal

Label: Independent / Self-Released

Production Credits:

Co-Produced by NEMESIS & Randy Burns

Mixing & Mastering: Randy Burns

Drum Engineering: Steve Simpson

Management: Self Managed

Connect: 

https://www.nemesisriffs.com/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095389874020

https://www.instagram.com/nemesisriffs

https://nemesisriffs.bandcamp.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/4KRQTIJyTao9YAOtekwqBD

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nemesis/1611789985

ENDLESS CHAIN RELEASE "NOTHINGNESS"

 

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Band: ENDLESS CHAIN

Album: Nothingness

Release Date: November 20, 2026

Country: Finland

Genre: Melodic Death/Gothic Metal

Label: M-Theory Audio

Founded by primary songwriter Timo Mölsä, ENDLESS CHAIN emerged as a deeply personal creative outlet before evolving into their formidable potential within the Finnish metal landscape. Characterized by rich, haunting melodies, crushing riffs, and atmospheric soundscapes, the band seamlessly bridges the gap between melancholic gothic metal and heavy melodic death metal.

On their debut release, ‘Forthcoming Past,’ ENDLESS CHAIN solidified a stable recording and performance lineup confirming vocalists Ville Hovi's (Kill The Romance, Blackstar Halo) and Aki Salonen (Gloria Morti, Nemecic), multi-instrumentalist and producer Aleksanteri Kuosa, and drummer Samuli Mikkonen (Korpiklaani, Profane Omen, Jonne). Together, they have refined a sound that balances dark, emotive storytelling with aggressive, soaring metal instrumentation.

Following up on the success of their 2021 debut album ENDLESS CHAIN returned in 2024 with their sophomore effort, ‘Agony.’ ‘Agony’ expanded the band’s signature atmospheric sound—weaving together heavy, melancholic metal foundations with progressive nuances and intricate gothic structures. Central to the album's identity is the compelling vocal dynamic between Ville Hovi's soaring clean vocals and Aki Salonen’s visceral, harsh growls. The 10-track collection delves deep into human struggle, resilience, and hope amid inner chaos. ‘Agony’ solidified ENDLESS CHAIN’s place in Finnish melodic metal, delivering a deeply emotional and sonic journey through light and shadow.

ENDLESS CHAIN IS:

Aki Salonen – Vocals (growls)

Ville Hovi – Vocals (clean)

Timo Mölsä – Guitar

Aleksanteri Kuosa – Guitar, Bass

Samuli Mikkonen – Drums

FOLLOW ENDLESS CHAIN:

​Facebook​  https://www.facebook.com/endlesschainband

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

​Bandcamp​  https://endlesschain.bandcamp.com/

​M-Theory Audio   

https://www.facebook.com/pg/salemrosemusic

https://www.instagram.com/mtheoryaudio/

LIGHTS TO REMAIN RELEASE NEW SINGLE "INTO THE UNKNOWN"

 

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The Finnish melodic death metal band Lights To Remain are set to release their second album 'Shattered Reality' later in 2027 via Inverse Records. The first single and music video 'Into the Unknown' is unleashed today and it's available here: https://push.fm/fl/lights-to-remain-unknown

Guitarist Eero Kouvo comments:

“Into the Unknown was the first song written by Lights to Remain’s current lineup, so it felt like the natural choice for our first single. It also captures the more melodic side of the album.

The song is about sharing a journey through life with an animal companion. Adopting a rescue animal is a leap into the unknown, but it can also be the beginning of a lifelong bond built on trust, companionship and love.

The music video for “Into the Unknown” was created in collaboration with a local animal shelter Eläinsuojelukeskus Miu, run by Kaakkois-Suomen eläinsuojeluyhdistys ry. Every member of Lights to Remain has pets at home, so supporting animal welfare and giving visibility to the important work done by animal rescue organizations was something we genuinely wanted to be part of. Every animal deserves a loving home.”

BIOGRAPHY:

Lights to Remain brings together the best elements of ’90s melodic death metal and blends them with 2000s metalcore. Their music combines melodic guitar work with rapidly shifting rhythms and powerful, anthemic choruses, creating a sound that is both dynamic and fiercely melodic.

In early 2027, the band will release their new album, Shattered Reality, which explores the struggles we face both within ourselves and in the world around us, as well as the complexities of human and animal relationships. The music video for “Into the Unknown” was created in collaboration with a local animal shelter Eläinsuojelukeskus Miu, highlighting the importance of animal welfare and the work of animal rescue organisations.

Lights to Remain performed at the KVLT Stage at Tuska in summer 2025, and their music has also received airplay on Finnish radio station Radio Rock. Known for their energetic live shows, the band delivers an experience that is impossible to ignore. As the mosh pit erupts and the crowd roars along, the energy in the room becomes almost tangible.

Lights to Remain - Into the Unknown (Single 2026)

Track list:

1. Into the Unknown   

-Composed & lyrics by Eero Kouvo

-Mixed & mastered by Valtteri Backman / Kuma Project Studios

-Single cover by Jussi Kandelin

-ISRC: FI3FC2657305

Line-up:

Vocals: Lauri Tiainen

Guitar: Eero Kouvo

Guitar: Jani Jäppinen

Bass: Sirja Ojaniemi

Drums: Santeri Tiainen

Links: 

https://linktr.ee/lightstoremain

IAPETUS RELEASE "THE MOTHER VOID"

 

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U.S. Progressive/Melodic Death Metal duo, IAPETUS, have released highly anticipated album, The Mother Void, on Willowtip Records!

The Mother Void is available on CD, vinyl gatefold 2xLP, Limited Longbox CD, and digital formats. Stream/purchase at the following links:

iapetus1.bandcamp.com/album/the-mother-void

bit.ly/themothervoid-willowtip

youtu.be/zgUnC_OHmK0

linktr.ee/iapetusofficial

The Mother Void is the band's first new album since 2019's critically acclaimed, The Body Cosmic

Joining core members Matthew Cerami and Jordan Navarro on the album is featured vocalist Fabienne Erni of Eluveitie, along with several notable guest musicians, including drummer Brody Taylor Smith (Invent Animate), guitarist Benji Baret (Ne Obliviscaris), and vocalist Frank Harper (Caelestra).

The album was mixed and mastered by the legendary Jens Bogren & Tony Lindgren.

IAPETUS released the following statement concerning The Mother Void:

"The Mother Void is the story of a mother and a son; of mankind and the cosmos; of feeling destined to failure in a world designed to destroy. It is a conceptual record, meant to be digested in whole; the conclusion to a trilogy of albums dedicated to the tension between mortal existence and immortal space. It is our most personal record to date, and its scope is mirrored in size only by the passion that accompanied its creation. We claw from

The Mother Void. - Track Listing:

1. Parturition (1:40)

2. The Mother Void (12:54)

3. Aniara (17:12)

4. Red Giant (11:58) [Official Video]

5. Énouement (1:51)

6. TON (18:43)

7. The World Be Undone (4:54) 

Album Credits:

Matthew Cerami: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Arrangements.

Jordan Navarro: Guitars, Keys, Drum Arrangements.

Guest Vocals: Fabienne Erni (Eluveitie, Illumishade), Ethan Navarro.

Additional Vocal Arrangements by: Fabienne Erni, Hana Iman.

Guest Vocals recorded by: Valentin Voluta.

Drums performed by: Brody Taylor Smith.

Drums arranged by: Jordan Navarro & Brody Taylor Smith.

Drums recorded by: John Douglass (Vorticist Studios).

Additional Synths + SFX: Mark Lazeski.

Guest Guitar Solo on “TON”: Benjamin Baret (Ne Obliviscaris).

Guest Vocals on “TON”: Frank Harper (Caelestra).

Produced by: Fascination Street Studios.

Recorded by: Alexander Backlund.

Mixed by: Jens Bogren.

Mastered by: Tony Lindgren.

Additional Recording by: Ricardo Borges.

Mix Assistant: Johan Martin.

Cover Art by: Vanessa Lemen.

Album Layout and Artwork by: Alex Eckman-Lawn.

Photo Credit: Moshmallows

Line-up:

Matthew Cerami: Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Arrangements

Jordan Navarro: Guitars, Keys, Drum Arrangements

linktr.ee/iapetusofficial

facebook.com/Iapetus.Metal

instagram.com/iapetusofficial

x.com/Iapetusofficial

willowtip.com

facebook.com/willowtip

willowtip.bandcamp.com

instagram.com/willowtiprecords

X.com/willowtip

MINENFIELD RELEASE "INSTRUMENTS OF INDUSTRIALIZED WARFARE"

 

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German death metal band Minenfeld released their second full-length, "Instruments of Industrialized Warfare", on October 16th, 2026. The album is available digitally, on CD, LP and cassette, with the CD released by Iconoclasm Conquest and the LP and cassette editions handled by Fucking Kill Records.

Seven years after their first full-length, Minenfeld return with a record firmly rooted in the sound of early '90s death metal. "Instruments of Industrialized Warfare" contains eight original tracks built around crushing riffs and a deliberately raw approach, plus a cover of Hellhammer's "The Third of the Storms".

War remains central to Minenfeld's music, but not as spectacle or glorification. The album focuses on its realities and consequences, while openly rejecting the resurgence of nationalism. The band's own message is direct: "Crush Nationalism!"

The album was recorded in November 2025 at Tonmeisterei Oldenburg by Dave. Mixing and layout were handled by Poison Drinker, with mastering by Patrick W. Engel at Temple Of Disharmony. The artwork was created by Cuero Negro.

Tracklist:

Arms Race

Scourges of War

303 Brit

Iron Leviathan

Hussaria

Inflaming the Fields

Kiautschou

Raiding in Silence

The Third of the Storms (Hellhammer)

Line-up:

M - Bass, vocals

T - Guitars

L - Vocals

S.H. - Drums

Recording info:

Recorded in November 2025 at Tonmeisterei Oldenburg by Dave

Mixed and layout by Poison Drinker

Mastered by Patrick W. Engel at Temple Of Disharmony

Artwork by Cuero Negro

For fans of: Bolt Thrower, Hellhammer, Axegrinder, Stormcrow, Cianide

Links:

Bandcamp: https://minenfeld.bandcamp.com

Website: https://minenfeld.com

Iconoclasm Conquest: https://www.iconoclasmconquest.com

Fucking Kill Records: https://fuckingkillrecords.bandcamp.com

VESSELES RELEASE NEW TRACK: "UNTIL THEY ARE DUST (RECLAIMED)"

 

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"Until They Are Dust (Reclaimed)" is the new single release from the symphonic black metal project, VESSELES. Arriving alongside a music video, the track lands ahead of the forthcoming full length, Home (Reclaimed), scheduled to arrive on March 26, 2027. 

Watch the track here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-9tY4Novmw

"Until They Are Dust (Reclaimed)" now contains the haunting vocal performance of VESSELES' founder Valira. The song is about the growth of one's self confidence, and the empowerment this brings, explored through the narrative of Valira’s demonic origins. In "Until They Are Dust (Reclaimed)," further worldbuilding reveals the origins of 'The Beneath.' The plain is described as “a horrific cursed sludge” that consumes all humans to then birth a new generation of demons.  

VESSELES is an artistic outlet allowing Valira the space to express and explore who they are. Home (Reclaimed) confronts the discomfort and complexity of what 'home' is to someone who is not from this world. Now recorded with their own vocals, Home (Reclaimed) captures fully Valira's origins and purpose. In addition to the vocal performance, the album is filled with piano driven leads, grandiose symphonic compositions, dissonant passages and pained progressions encapsulating their experience. 

Home (Reclaimed) was produced, mixed and mastered by Nick Loiacono at Fang Studios, San Mateo, CA. The album performance was by Valira Nyvran (vocals, guitars, composition, orchestrations, lyrics), Ron Graves (bass) and Nikolas Brön (drums). Special guests include Antonio Giardina (session piano) and The Vicken Studios Orchestra (choir chants on “Eternally Within Us (Reclaimed)”). Album cover artwork is by Mark Erskine. 

About VESSELES:

Founded in 2023, VESSELES is the sonic vessel through which Valira speaks the language of their origins. As composer, orchestrator, and architect, they craft bleak, incantatory soundscapes that fuse serrated guitars with haunted symphonic textures. Their voice, at once seething and spectral, now rises with increasing clarity, layered across both backing and lead roles in studio and on stage. This is not performance. It is possession. Through sound, they cast off the human shell and step fully into their true form: demon, exile, survivor. 

VESSELES unveiled the debut EP I Am A Demon in 2024, a liturgy of identity dysphoria, rage, and revelation. The debut full length offering Home emerged from the shadows at the turn of 2026, a devastating and majestic sophomore release that delves deep into identity, belonging, and the mythos of a demon cast into the human world.

Devised as a personal vessel for Valira, a demon entity discovering their truth through music, VESSELES fuses symphonic black metal with cinematic grandeur and emotional weight. This project is not just about sound; it's about survival, transformation, and reclaiming power in a world that was never built for them.

Credits:

Composed by Valira Nyvran

Performed by VESSELES

VESSELES Is:

Valira Nyvran - vocals, guitars, composition, orchestrations, lyrics

Ron Graves - bass

Nikolas Brön - drums

Connect With VESSELES: 

Website: https://vesseles.com/

Music and merch: https://vesseles.bandcamp.com/

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

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

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vesseles666/

Everything else: https://linktr.ee/vesseles

Home (Reclaimed) Track List:

1. Flesh Throne (Reclaimed) - 5:16

2. Eternally Within Us (Reclaimed) - 4:59

3. The Beneath (Reclaimed) - 5:14

4. Home (Reclaimed) - 6:10

5. They Wither… (Reclaimed) - 1:32

6. Until They Are Dust (Reclaimed) - 3:11

7. Scriptures Etched Into the Mind’s Pillars (Reclaimed) - 3:42

8. Perpetual Chasm of Black Mirrors (Reclaimed) - 5:02

9. This Is Not Home (Reclaimed) - 7:08

SLAVA ZIMA RELEASE "SMIAROTNY"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Blistering Black Metal, fused with the sorrow of Doom Metal and the plaintive tones of folk instruments, will transport you to a mind-bending state. Only the flame of change can set your soul free - just as the 'Smiarothy' album can guide your emotions in the right direction.

Released by reknown German label 'Solistitium Records' 

TRACKLIST

1- Nie Znajsci  05:38

2- I Ja Syjdu  05:40

3- Smiarotnaja  04:37

4- Pa-Za Cišynioj  06:24

5- Baharodzica  06:00

6- Ratujcie Vašy Dušy  05:01

7- Varjath  04:54

8- Viasna, Dzie Byvała  05:20

Slava Zima represents a new interpretation, a new meaning - a fresh sound amidst the multitude. The project was conceived at the dawn of 2021, when the spark of an idea regarding isolation ignited within its creator’s fevered mind. Only a new beginning could serve as the catalyst; amidst the darkness of existence and consciousness, the decision was made to forge an entirely new universe.

Rooted on the edge of the Belarusian marshlands - a realm defined by the legends and folklore of the native soil - Slava Zima took shape and endured from 2021 to 2023. In 2023, the project was joined by the renowned Belarusian vocalist and multi-instrumentalist Andrei Apanovich, marking the formation of an enduring, immortal union between the two musicians. The first album, Viatry ("Winds"), drew inspiration from the works of classic Belarusian folk poets and neoclassical writers. The second album, Harmidar (2025) - accompanied by a music video for the track "Kulamesa" - delivers a sound that is intensely aggressive and heavy; it is a dark, somber work.

Continuing to explore themes of darkness, melancholy, decadence, and oblivion, while weaving in natural motifs through the use of folk instruments, voices, and melodies, the third album promises to surpass all that came before. With professional-grade vocals, recording, and mixing, Slava Zima possesses a distinct, captivating charm. In 2026, the project signed with the label Solistitium Records, opening doors to greater opportunities and wider reach. The new album, Smiarotny ("Mortal"), is set for release in December 2026 across all digital platforms and on Digipak CD.

https://instagram.com/slava_zima_band/

https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/05TiRVNXMylWlkAcygjnlc

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/slava-zima/1751341129

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

SAPROBIONTIC RELEASE "OF FIRE AND BLOODSHED"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Saprobiontic

Of Fire and Bloodshed

Black Lion Records

23 October 2026

Black Lion Records presents German death metal brutes Saprobiontic’s third full-length, Of Fire and Bloodshed, scheduled for October 23 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.

Formed in 2012, Dresden-based Saprobiontic has undergone several lineup changes throughout the years, with founder Chris remaining the band’s only continuous member. With two critically acclaimed full-lengths under their belt, the German brutal death metallers have appeared at numerous festivals while sharing stages with the likes of Massacre (US), Cryptopsy, Jungle Rot, and Disgorge (US).

Recordings for the new album, Of Fire and Bloodshed, began in April 2025 at Deep Deep Pressure Studios in Austria, with Flo Musil (Agrypnie, Theotoxin) handling the drums and Lukas Haidinger (Profanity, Distaste) serving as sound engineer and producer.

Built on crushing riffs, relentless aggression, and a dark, uncompromising atmosphere, Of Fire and Bloodshed delivers a fierce blend of old-school death metal brutality and modern intensity. Expect ultra-tight drumming packed with furious blast beats, a menacing guitar tone, rumbling bass, plenty of groove, and guttural vocals throughout. The album combines furious, accentuated riffs with body-mutilating shifts, drawing influence from the likes of Suffocation and Cannibal Corpse.

Following the recordings, and with forthcoming shows in mind, the Saprobiontic completed their lineup by recruiting Loppi (Pikodeath) as their new lead vocalist later that year. Loppi also appears as a guest vocalist on the track “Shepherd of Doom.”

Album artwork and layout done by Luisma (Sick66 Graphix) from grindcore veterans Haemorrhage.

 

Track Listing:

1. Morbid Tales

2. Demons of Reality

3. Apex Predators

4. Descending Into Chaos

5. The Era of Fire and Bloodshed

6. Maniacal Identity

7. Shepherd of Doom 

8. The Evolution of Tyranny

9. Inherit Madness (Lurking Beasts)   

Album Credits: 

Music & Lyrics: Christoph Lehmann.

Recorded at the DEEP DEEP PRESSURE Studios between April and June 2025.

Mixed & Mastered by Lukas Haidinger in July 2025.

Artwork & Layout by Luisma (Haemorrhage)

Band Photography by Julian Schmidt

 

—Recording Lineup—

 Chris – guitars & vocals

Peter – bass

Flo Musil – drums (session)

 

—Guest appearances—

Lukas Haidinger (Distaste, Nervecell, Profanity, Endonomos) – guest vocals on “Descending Into Chaos”

Thomas ‘Loppi’ Loppnow – guest vocals on “Shepherd of Doom”

Saprobioctic Current Lineup:

Loppi – vocals

Chris – guitars/vocals

Peter – bass

 

Pre-Order Of Fire and Bloodshed:

https://music.blacklion.nu/Of-Fire-And-Bloodshed (vinyl, CD, digital, and merch)

 

Saprobiontic:

https://linktr.ee/saprobiontic

https://saprobiontic.jimdofree.com

https://www.facebook.com/saprobiontic

https://www.instagram.com/saprobiontic_death_metal

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3aDA7nT6BW7ME0P2Ym5gct

 

Black Lion Records:

https://linktr.ee/blacklionrecordsswe

https://blacklion.nu

https://www.facebook.com/blacklionrecordsswe

https://www.instagram.com/blacklionrecordsswe

https://x.com/Blacklionrecswe

https://blacklionrecords.bandcamp.com

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdKzG_KjmK7A-PnunzLvzdQ

GOATBURNER RELEASE VIDEO FOR "LEAF BLOWER"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Finnish death-grind duo GOATBURNER have unleashed a brand new music video for "Leaf Blower", taken from their recently released EP "Time of Danger", which arrived on October 9th, 2026, via Time To Kill Records.

Combining crushing death metal riffs, abrasive grindcore intensity and filthy sludge-driven grooves, "Leaf Blower" captures the band's raw and uncompromising approach to extreme music.

Watch the "Leaf Blower" video here: https://youtu.be/YNIhyT1tg8Y

"Time of Danger" brings together material from the band's early releases, combining the 2022 "Danger" EP and their self-released 2018 debut "Time to Burn". Newly mastered in 2026 by Keijo "Kaos" Niinimaa, the six-track EP gives these recordings a renewed presence, introducing them to a wider audience while preserving the raw energy and underground spirit of the original versions.

Formed in 2017 by Jaakko "Spider" Forsman and Keijo "Kaos" Niinimaa (ROTTEN SOUND), GOATBURNER have established themselves as a formidable two-piece force, delivering a massive wall of sound built on primitive grooves, relentless aggression and crushing heaviness.

The release also features cover artwork painted by Forsman himself, reflecting the themes of uncertainty, danger and death that run throughout the record.

Tracklist:

1. Lights Out

2. Leaf Blower

3. Brutal Awakening

4. Melting Misery

5. Suffocating

6. Scorched

Order "Time of Danger":

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/goatburner

https://goatburner-extremeconditions.bandcamp.com/album/time-of-danger

Following the release of "Time of Danger", GOATBURNER are gearing up for an extensive European run as part of the legendary Campaign For Musical Destruction Tour 2026, alongside grindcore pioneers NAPALM DEATH, death metal veterans MASTER and BRAT.

Kicking off on November 6th in Nürnberg, Germany, the tour will bring the four bands to 26 cities across Europe throughout November and early December, with stops in Germany, Scandinavia, the Baltics, Eastern and Southern Europe, Italy, Switzerland and the Netherlands.

With members also known for their work in ROTTEN SOUND, RATFACE, MORBID EVILS, SKULMAGOT and PIKAKASSA, GOATBURNER are no strangers to the European underground circuit. Having built a reputation for their intense live performances, the duo are ready to bring their devastating wall of sound to audiences across the continent.

GOATBURNER

https://goatburner.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/goatburnermosh/

https://www.facebook.com/GoatburnerMosh

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/