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LIGATURE MARKS presents a brutal new offering in "Weapons." The single release unveils their darker side as it deviates away from the band's typical sound to incorporate elements of deathcore and industrial. "Weapons" provides a first glimpse at LIGATURE MARKS' forthcoming sophomore full-length album which sees the band pushing the boundaries of their sound.
On "Weapons" vocalist Ben Charles shares: "We wanted to make something that felt dangerous, something that was truly evil, from the song itself to the visuals. This one isn't meant to feel like a warm hug, it's meant to make you feel uneasy".
Dissonance bleeds through the track, connecting the sinews of the bloodthirsty verses and anthemic choruses, marking a triumphant debut from Brad Leadham (keyboards, samples). The accompanying music video draws inspiration from the band's passion for the horror genre. Guitarist / Director Karl Whinnery: "I told the band, think serial killer's crawlspace, with a dash of Sicario thrown in."
"Weapons" was recorded at Falcon Recording Studio with producer and mixing engineer Gabe Johnston. The track was mastered by Troy Glessner. Cover artwork is by Benjamin Charles.
WEAPONS video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tyk8FqRDWw4
About LIGATURE MARKS:
Based out of Portland, Oregon, LIGATURE MARKS formed in 2017 and released their debut album, Set Oceans On Fire, independently in the same year. This notable first instalment led to fast-earned popularity in the Pacific Northwest, and subsequently landed LIGATURE MARKS as direct support for bands such as GOJIRA, FEAR FACTORY, SOULFLY, UNEARTH and SKINLAB.
Consisting of a veritable supergroup of Portland’s biggest bands (VINTERSEA, SYX, INFLICT, PROVEN) vocalist Ben Charles, guitarists Karl and Josh Whinnery, bassist Glen Thonis, and drummer Chris Meskill, LIGATURE MARKS has been building a fierce reputation on the live stage. With the recent addition of keyboardist Brad Leadham, they are gearing towards their sophomore studio album.
Growing beyond the realms of metalcore, LIGATURE MARKS continue to expand their sonic palette. Setting ablaze not only the sea but the land, the band balance melody and viciousness through anthemic tracks as they carve out their unique sound in the modern metal landscape.
LIGATURE MARKS Is:
Ben Charles - vocals
Karl Whinnery - guitar
Josh Whinnery - guitar
Glen Thonis - bass
Brad Leadham - Keyboards, samples
Chris Meskill - drums
Connect with LIGATURE MARKS:
Official Website: www.ligaturemarks.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ligaturemarksband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ligaturemarksband/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/07bDJD9kqFd4MEKTqNRWYh
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Montreal metal outfit Killed By Sorrow has officially announced the release of their first full‑length album, "Empire of Excess," due out on October 23rd, 2026, to follow EPs "Careless of This Sadness" (2023) and "Time Has Come" (2022). The record marks the band’s most dynamic, emotionally charged, and musically evolved chapter to date.
To give the first glimpse into the album, the band has unveiled the first single, “Betrayal”, a heavy, riff‑driven track built on explosive breakdowns and raw emotional intensity. The song explores the collapse of trust after deep personal betrayal, poisonous lies, emotional wounds, and the breaking point where deception becomes unbearable.
"This is a heavy-punching song with a great breakdown. Great guitar riffs," adds rhythm guitarist Samuel Ham.
Watch the lyric video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0PWyiTedfs
Add to your Spotify playlist - https://open.spotify.com/track/0nW7DcnjyCJpw4iBTBYdi6
"Empire of Excess" is a refined evolution of Killed By Sorrow’s early sound, still aggressive, still emotional, but more mature, more atmospheric, and more intentional. Featuring 10 tracks, fans can expect a blend of heaviness and melody that pulls listeners into the story behind each track. From its polished, immersive production to its mix of fast, downbeat, and infused tracks of metalcore, thrash, prog, and punk. The record will take listeners into a deep emotional atmosphere with a track list designed to feel like a journey from start to finish,
"The contributions on this record from our bassist Marty Bersier‑Carpentier have significantly shaped the new sonic direction and have been a real blessing in refining our sound,” adds Ham.
Killed by Sorrow emerged from Montreal’s South Shore metal-music scene in the mid-2000s, carving out their identity with a sound heavily inspired by the emotional intensity of Poison the Well, the razor-sharp riffing of Unearth, and the melodic precision of Trivium. These influences shaped the band’s early songwriting, blending aggression with dynamic melodic structures.
During their formative years, Killed by Sorrow built a reputation through high-energy performances across local venues. A major milestone of this era was sharing the stage with renowned Swedish hardcore band Raised Fist, a moment that reinforced the band’s credibility.
As a group of friends, they have been determined to channel the intensity of the music they loved into something of their own. What began as basement rehearsals has quickly evolved into a serious project as the band discovered a natural chemistry.
Recommended for fans of Unearth, Killswitch Engage, Poison The Well, Trivium, and Lamb of God, "Empire of Excess" is due out on October 23, 2026, and available for pre-save/ pre-order at https://killedbysorrow.bandcamp.com/.
Track Listing:
1. The End is Near - 3:38
2. Empire of Excess - 3:04
3. The Burial - 3:28
4. Betrayal - 3:51
5. Never Give Up - 2:37
6. All My Brothers - 3:18
7. In The Spotlight - 3:17
8. Killed By Sorrow - 3:29
9. Unchained - 3:42
10. Stay In Line - 3:28
Album Length: 33:55
Band Line-up:
Sébastien Mailloux – Vocals
Martin Bersier-Carpentier – Bass
Tommy Forand – Guitar Lead
Samuel Ham – Guitar Rhythm
Mathieu Lassonde – Drums
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Wolnera is desperate.
DESPERATE FOR A DROP ?????
Wolnera continues to resist being put in a box as they release their new single and music video, DESPERATE FOR A DROP.
Following their July single ART OF LOSING, which showcased their evolution toward a modern sound, the band from Slovakia is back with another release accompanied by a music video.
The music video was filmed and edited by Štefan Šimuni at the Burn Fest Open Air 2026 festival. Sound engineering and production were once again handled by Košice-based producer Radovan Kočík.
Music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vPxqJDUTGxQ
Founded in 2023, the young metal band has already earned two RadioHead Awards (The biggest slovak alternative awards) nominations - evolving rapidly from raw thrash on Product of Fear (2023) to technical prog on Building Reality (2025). These new singles mark their next major chapter: stepping completely away from retro influences to embrace a modern, song-driven sound.
,,Even though we’ve never met I’m desperate for a drop…
Personnel:
Recording, mix & mastering: Radovan Kočík
Production: Radovan Kočík, Ľubo Luterán
Music video: Štefan Šimuni Photography: Famine Killjoy
Graphics, visuals, cover: Alex Šmajda
Bass recorded with Jakub Hríbik at Pulp Studio Music by Wolnera
Vocals, guitars, bass, synths: Ľubo Luterán
Guitars: Ľubomír Baran
Drums: Lukáš Husivarga
Lyrics: Ľubo Luterán
https://www.facebook.com/wolnera
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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
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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/
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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:
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
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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
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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
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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
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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Bahrain's ZVINDIYAR Release New Single "Shadhavar"; Debut Release Six Rites Due September 3
After their debut single "Anqa" was voted Best New Metal Song of the Week by Metal Hammer readers, Bahraini atmospheric death metal project ZVINDIYAR return with "Shadhavar", the third and final single from their upcoming debut release, Six Rites, due on September 3.
Metal Hammer described "Anqa" as "a glorious showcase" of the band's sound, praising its "big, dramatic riffs delivered with a furious, unrelenting force."
Inspired by the mythical Persian creature Shadhavar, the new single explores mortality, ambition, and the desire to leave something behind after the body is gone. Combining death metal aggression, clean vocals, cinematic atmosphere, and Persian mythological imagery, "Shadhavar" marks the band's most ambitious work to date while bringing the story of Six Rites to its conclusion.
Watch the official lyric visualizer: https://youtu.be/h0kBh-zyftQ
Six Rites is available for pre-order now on Bandcamp. Supporters will receive the full six-track release and digital booklet early on August 20, ahead of the official worldwide release on September 3.
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
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Berlin-based cinematic gothic rock project HIDECLOSE returns with “My Little Ghost,” the final single preceding the release of the ambitious concept album Promissum.
Watch the audiostream video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct19CrE7jxk
Stream the single:
https://soundcloud.com/lenn-vane/my-little-ghost
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/album/3z6Hb3n25BK0zqdgTpvXv2
Set within the evolving narrative of Promissum, “My Little Ghost” transports listeners to Victorian London in 1889, where Inspector Edward Sutton interrogates Annie “Little Ghost” Blackwell, a member of the notorious Forty Elephants gang. What begins as a routine investigation into theft soon spirals into a web of deception as Annie, desperate to secure her freedom, manipulates the truth and shifts suspicion for the murder of Agnes Hill onto Professor Dario Valperga. In doing so, a criminal investigation becomes a devastating false accusation, pushing the album's overarching story into darker territory.
Written by Lenn Vane and performed by The Veiled Librarians, "My Little Ghost" stands among HIDECLOSE's most intimate and cinematic compositions. The track introduces new vocal performances—including a female voice—that heighten its dramatic tension while expanding the emotional scope of the project's theatrical universe.
Blending gothic metal, dark rock, and doom-laden atmospheres, the song combines haunting orchestration, crushing guitar work, expressive vocal performances, and cinematic storytelling. Every musical element serves the narrative, reinforcing HIDECLOSE's vision of creating an immersive rock opera where each release unfolds another chapter of a larger story.
Press Quote
"'My Little Ghost' turns a Victorian criminal interrogation into a dark, theatrical gothic rock/metal piece filled with manipulation, false testimony, and tragic accusation."
Statement from Hideclose:
"It is the most theatrical piece of the project so far, and I paid a lot of attention to the vocals. In my mind, there is a film script, and the music is its soundtrack. The whole project, hideclose, tells one story that will gradually unfold. "
HIDECLOSE is a Berlin-based cinematic gothic metal and dark rock project centered around Essentia Mali, a five-act rock opera exploring the nature of evil—from the depths of the human psyche to the cosmic unknown.
Spanning London, Turin, San Francisco, and the realm of the dead, the story follows theology professor Dario Valperga, born in Turin in 1854, as he embarks on a journey marked by suffering, fear, transformation, and supernatural awakening. As the narrative progresses, the boundary between reality and the otherworld gradually dissolves, drawing listeners into an expansive and richly imagined universe.
Musically, HIDECLOSE combines gothic metal, dark rock, doom influences, theatrical songwriting, and cinematic arrangements to deliver a concept-driven experience where every song advances the story.
HIDECLOSE's Nocte Mutamur (By Night We Are Changed) is now available on all major digital platforms here:
Listen to Nocte Mutamur, HIDECLOSE's debut EP:
Bandcamp: Stream Here
Spotify: Stream Here
Soundcloud: Stream Here
Connect With HIDECLOSE:
www.youtube.com/@Hidecloseofficial
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PainDemic Unleash Debut Single "FWF" Across All Streaming Platforms Ahead of Full-Length Album McGovney’s House Party
Heavy melodic metal outfit PainDemic have officially released their debut single, "FWF," now available on Spotify and all major digital streaming platforms as of February 27, 2026. The track serves as the first official recording from the project and the opening chapter of their upcoming full-length album, McGovney's House Party , scheduled for Spring 2027 via No Life Till Metal, with early release activity through Gutted Records on Bandcamp.
PainDemic is built on a foundation of deep American metal history and a fresh surge of new energy. The rhythm section features Gary Monardo (bass) alongside drummer Johnnie Tabares, both widely known for their work on landmark recordings with Hirax, including Raging Violence and Hate, Fear and Power . While Tabares is no longer an active member of the band moving forward, his performance remains part of the recorded foundation of this early material.
On vocals, Rob Perkins brings a long and varied history in the underground. In the early 1980s, Perkins performed in Wargod alongside legendary drummer Gene Hoglan and guitarist Michelle Meldrum before later reuniting with Monardo and Tabares in Cold Blood during the late 1980s demo era.
Leading the next generation of the lineup is guitarist Cheyenne Scott, a rising talent awarded the Cliff Burton Scholarship in 2023, named in honor of the late Metallica bassist. The award recognized her early passion for "Creeping Death" and her dedication to developing her craft within the spirit of classic heavy metal.
Production for "FWF" and the upcoming album is handled by legendary producer Bill Metoyer, known for his work with Slayer, Flotsam and Jetsam, Armored Saint, and many other cornerstone acts of the genre. Recording took place at Travis Dickerson Recording Studio in Chatsworth, California, in August 2025, with mixing and mastering completed in December 2025.
Sonically, PainDemic pulls from the roots of classic heavy metal, thrash aggression, and melodic weight, built for listeners who still value grit, songwriting, and raw energy over digital polish.
For fans of Anthrax, Metallica, and Slayer, PainDemic sits right in that lineage where thrash attitude meets heavy metal tradition. Early algorithmic support on Spotify has already linked the project to these cornerstone artists, reinforcing the band's natural placement in the modern heavy metal ecosystem.
The visual identity remains raw and hand-crafted. Band artwork is created by Fae Kington, while the logo was hand-drawn by Dea Monardo, keeping the aesthetic grounded in traditional metal presentation.
With "FWF" now streaming worldwide, PainDemic continues building momentum toward the release of McGovney's House Party , currently in its final writing stages ahead of a Spring 2027 release.
Band Bio
PainDemic is a collision of legacy and evolution. Formed by musicians with roots in the early American metal underground, the band bridges eras of thrash and heavy metal without chasing trends or digital gloss. With members tied to historically significant recordings and a new generation guitarist pushing the sound forward, PainDemic delivers music built on experience, attitude, and pure volume.
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"We didn't build this to sound polished or safe. We built it to feel like a live wire. 'FWF' is just the first shock through the system." PainDemic
PainDemic is just getting started, and if "FWF" is the warning shot, the full-length album is going to hit a lot harder.
Check it out on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngHCxDnEq-8
Connect:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PainDemicrockband
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PainDemic
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@paindemicrockband
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Orgasmic Savage released new single
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American Deathcore band Orgasmic Savage released their new single «Sacrificial Betrayal» from the band's upcoming album. The release was recorded by Darrell Young and mixed/mastered by Paul Francis over at GetRight Recordings Studio.
https://orgasmicsavage.bandcamp.com/track/sacrificial-betrayal-3
https://open.spotify.com/album/01MwDRqiIr8kFU4FCWOsyB
Formed in Redford, Michigan, in April 2024 by guitarist Darrell Young, Orgasmic Savage expanded a year later into a full lineup driven by sheer passion. The band delivers a dark, gritty, horror-infused, and nasty sonic experience that completely lives up to its name. Their raw creative process is heavily fueled by substance use, famously culminating in their latest single, "Prelude To Assimilation".
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INTRACRANIAL PURULENCY is a three piece slam / brutal death metal from Bari, Italy. The band was formed in 2014. The band was founded by bassist Nico Di Molfetta on December, 2014; initially, it was a solo project which used a drum machine in studio. A full lineup was completed on March, 2015, involving guitarist Luca Veneziani and singer Antonio Romito. Since then they have released:
Enthroning the Macabre EP 2015
Eugenic Post-Coital Self Crucifixion Full-length 2018
Southern Italian Hostility Split with One Day in Fukushima 2019
Interdimensional Escalation of Voracity EP 2020
Dirty Sanchez Slam Mafia Collaboration with Fulci and Ozone Dehumanizer 2024
Now they have released a new single, entitled "Enthropy Hums, Uninterrupted". Full of pure aggression and brutality. You can check it on Spotify:
BAND LINKS:
https://intracranialpurulency.bandcamp.com/
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Progressive Death Metal duo, Sallow Moth, in collaboration with No Clean Singing, has premiered "Biohybrid Virulence," the second single from upcoming Willowtip album, Hydrophilous Brood! Stream it below!
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Hydrophilous Brood takes place in Pamugara, a dimensional nest immersed in a lush world where organisms are rematerialized into new hybrid species after passing through a powerful portal, a highly unpredictable artifact known as the ‘Mossbane Lantern’. Each song has a thematic connection to various artifacts on the previous album (Mossbane Lantern), extrapolating the characteristics and aftereffects of those artifacts within this temperamental environment of a planet.
Musically, Sallow Moth goes hand in hand with the aforementioned lyrical themes of transformation in that the continuous evolution of the project has become a signature feature with each album. This album retains a portion of the genre-shifting approach of previous works, but deliberately exhibits more focus on the intersection of technical death metal and brutal death metal, especially with the addition of a highly skilled drummer in Allen Gingerich. Notable influences on Hydrophilous Brood include Mortal Decay, Wormed, Deeds of Flesh, Cephalic Carnage, and Cynic.
Hydrophilous Brood is out July 24 on vinyl, CD, and digital formats via Willowtip Records!
Pre-order Hydrophilous Brood:
https://bit.ly/hydrophilous-willowtip
sallowmoth.bandcamp.com/album/hydrophilous-brood-2
Track Listing:
1. Nebulous Appendages of Vacillant Seafoam
2. Distended in Panglacial Advent
3. Driftmoth Vivisector
4. Biohybrid Virulence
5. Arcane Benthic Umbilicus
6. Polymorphic Gnaw
7. Hydrophilous Brood
8. Serene Aqueous Leech
Credits:
Sallow Moth is:
Garry Brents - guitars, bass, lead vocals, keys, lyrics, production
Allen Gingerich - drums, guitar solos on 5 and 6.
Guest Appearances:
Cory Peterson - additional gutturals on ending on 4. (Thaetas).
Dan Wolfson - guitar solo on 7. (Snarling, Cave Moth).
Dave Norman - background high screams on 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7. (Co-runner of Zegema Beach Records).
Evan Sadler - additional high vocals on 2, 3, 6, and 7. additional lyric line on 3. (Labyrinthine Heirs).
Laela Clark - additional high screams on 2. (thisworldisnotkind),
Ola - Trumpet on 8.
Simon Joseph - additional gutturals on 2. (Defaced).
Tucker Spellane - additional high screams on 5. (Lurching).
Cover art by Clare McCarthy
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Heavy, atmospheric, and built for maximum neck damage, SEA SLEEPER return with their new single, “Lunar Degenerates,” the latest preview of their forthcoming sophomore album, Burden of Antlers, set for release on September 18, 2026.
“Lunar Degenerates” captures the band at their most visceral and dynamic, fusing classic crunchy, bang-your-head riffage with the expansive progressive weight that has become a defining part of SEA SLEEPER’s sound. The track also leans into the band’s long-running Mastodon influence, particularly the Crack the Skye-esque textures that have surfaced across both of their albums.
The band calls “Lunar Degenerates” “easily the funnest song on the record to play,” pointing to its high-energy riffs, shifting atmosphere, and explosive return from an ambient passage back into the main riff as one of the song’s standout moments.
With its mix of brute force, spacey atmosphere, and locked-in rhythmic power, “Lunar Degenerates” offers another glimpse into the world of Burden of Antlers, an album that promises to expand SEA SLEEPER’s sonic range while staying rooted in the crushing, riff-forward heaviness that first defined them.
Burden of Antlers arrives September 18, 2026.
About SEA SLEEPER:
With a passion for death and post metal, SEA SLEEPER infuse their heavy sound with an array of genre influences to produce something more dynamically extreme. The band formed in 2019 comprised of Jesse Cooley (guitar/lead vocals), Shane Cooley (drums/vocals), and Nick Kessler (bass/vocals), with Tony Spradlin (lead guitar/vocals) subsequently completing the line-up in 2022.
The debut EP Nihilism was released independently in 2019, followed by their acclaimed debut album Nostophobia. Released in 2021 via Metal Assault Records, Nostophobia garnered notable recognition achieving #10 album of the year for Noob Heavy and #7 spot for album of the year at GBHBL in 2021, as well as seeing the band become a Top Selling Bandcamp artist in the same year.
SEA SLEEPER Is:
Jesse Cooley (Guitar/Lead Vocals)
Shane Cooley (Drums/Vocals)
Nick Kessler (Bass/Vocals)
Tony Spradlin (Lead Guitar/Vocals)
Connect With SEA SLEEPER:
Official Website: https://seasleeper.bandcamp.com
Bandcamp: https://seasleeper.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasleeper/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sea_sleeper
Twitter/X: https://x.com/seasleeper
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@seasleeper7557?si=I54GO1VC1ZA5x3Wy
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1MVRa7wGpGY4EqqqEjVpMZ?si=KKq0Xb5_Qf6P_WwMte5EiA
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sea-sleeper/1384085890
Discord: https://discord.com/channels/947585206213296169/947594689123598396/1481135243078406271
Burden of Antlers Tracklist:
Machines of the Bombing Run
Manifestor
Lunar Degenerates
Abysmal Trench
Burden of Antlers
They’ll Miss You
Coma
Husk
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“One With The Void” is a metaphorical portrayal of a painful death, through which Numento, a Finnish progressive melodeath band, briefly returns to its older musical roots. The story behind the song draws inspiration from a particularly sinister and fascinating natural phenomenon: the fungus Ophiocordyceps unilateralis, better known as the zombie-ant fungus, which infects carpenter ants. The fungus takes complete control of its host, manipulates its behavior, and forces the ant to climb high into vegetation before its inevitable end.
Appropriately for its subject matter, the song moves through agonizingly oppressive atmospheres, twisting in pain before an unavoidable dark death — only for the cycle of infection to start again, over and over. The phenomenon and narrative can also be seen as reflections of human behavioral patterns, particularly in the worlds of crime, manipulation and cults.
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Amazon Music etc.):
https://push.fm/fl/numento-onewiththevoid
Musically, the composition combines the trademark contrasts that have become characteristic of Numento: brutality and melancholy intertwined with diverse vocal expressions and memorable guitar melodies. “One With The Void” is part of an upcoming EP scheduled for release later this year.
01. One With The Void
ISRC: FIAA12600002
Composition & arrangement: Atte Asikainen, Katri Hiovain-Asikainen, Simo Mattila, Aleksi Vehmassalo, Mikko Virtanen, Jouni Aaltonen (taiteilijanimi Johnny Grinds)
Lyrics Katri Hiovain-Asikainen, Atte Asikainen
Produced by Christian Herrle & Atte Asikainen
Numento:
Atte Asikainen - Guitar & backing vocals
Katri Hiovain-Asikainen - Vocals & kantele
Johnny Grinds - Bass & backing vocals
Aleksi Vehmassalo - Guitar
Mikko Virtanen - Drums
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Approach of the long awaited second album release of epic melodeath ambassador Ulthima is being announced with an opening single “White Raven”. From Monterrey Mexico, to Helsinki Finland, the band came to be known in the Finnish metal scene with their Debut album “Symphony of the Night” in 2021, and is set to release their second full album in the autumn of 2026.
"White Raven" explores the journey from fearing death to accepting it as a natural part of existence. Guided by the symbol of the White Raven, the song blends mythological imagery and reflection on mortality, portraying death not as an end, but as a passage into eternity.
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Amazon Music etc.): https://push.fm/fl/ulthima-whiteraven
The guitarist and composer Ric tells about the song: “White raven is one of the last songs I wrote for this album. It's one of those that come out of nowhere with just one small riff and rapidly developed in a full length song. It always felt very organic while it was put together and definitely one of the best ones in the album.
Lyric wise I wanted a deep topic for it. While it is a bit cliche talking about death and all that, I felt it was a fitting for this song as it is something we can all relate to.
With this album, we set out to sharpen and define our identity as a band. Instead of pursuing a polished, overly perfected production, we embraced a rawer and more organic sound that captures the intensity and spirit of our music. We wanted the album to feel alive—heavy, aggressive, and honest—while preserving the human element that often gets lost in modern productions. The result is our most authentic release to date, a record that reflects who we are as musicians and delivers our vision with power, atmosphere, and conviction."
Ulthima is a band that originated back in 2010 in Monterrey Mexico, the band went on hiatus until 2018 in Helsinki Finland. Where the band finally consolidated its members and finished their first full length album Symphony of the Night. In mid 2024 the band started the recording of their second full length album Midnight's Call, which will be released in the fall of 2026.
Ulthima:
Ricardo Escobar: Guitar
Luca Guagneli: Guitar
Antonio Valdés: Bass
Niko Sutinen: Keyboards
Ville Nummisalo: Drums
Tuomas Antila: Vocals
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Houston, Texas death metal band Haserot have unveiled Curse of Haserot, the third single from their upcoming debut full-length album, Advent of Suffering.
Named after the band itself, Curse of Haserot emerged from a collaborative writing process and serves as one of the album's defining moments. Built upon riffs inspired by classic acts such as Celtic Frost and Morbid Angel, the track combines crushing mid-tempo heaviness with a dark and memorable atmosphere. Lyrically, the song explores the pursuit of salvation through misguided means, ultimately ending in negation and cold oblivion despite one's best intentions.
The song also features special guest appearances from legendary guitarists James Murphy (Death, Obituary, Testament) and Andy LaRocque (King Diamond), who trade solos with Haserot guitarist Maurice Eggenschwiler during the track's extended finale. Originally conceived as a musical call-and-response inspired by the band's admiration for the lead work found on classic releases from Death, Obituary, and King Diamond, the collaboration evolved into one of the album's standout moments.
"Having both James Murphy and Andy LaRocque contribute to the same song was surreal," says Eggenschwiler. "We're huge fans of their work, and hearing their unique styles interact with the music was something we never imagined when writing the track. Andy's solo ultimately became the final thing you hear on the album, which felt like the perfect way to close the record."
The track appears on Haserot's forthcoming debut album Advent of Suffering, mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö (Edge of Sanity, Bloodbath).
HASEROT
Advent of Suffering
Redefining Darkness Records
10 July 2026
Houston, Texas death metal band Haserot emerge with their debut full-length album, Advent of Suffering—a focused and uncompromising statement rooted in the traditions of classic 1990s death metal.
Formed in 2019, the band draws from the genre’s foundational era while sharpening their sound with a modern sense of structure and clarity. Across the album, Haserot deliver crushing mid-tempo riffs, dark atmosphere, and melodic lead work, informed by the legacy of Morbid Angel, Entombed, Bloodbath, and Carcass.
Following the groundwork laid by their EP Throne of Malice, Advent of Suffering expands the band’s approach into a heavier, more deliberate and cohesive release—balancing weight, groove, and tension without excess.
The album was once again mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö (Edge of Sanity, Bloodbath), bringing definition and depth to the band’s dense and dynamic sound.
With Advent of Suffering, Haserot stand poised to make their most devastating statement yet—an unrelenting offering of old-school brutality sharpened with modern precision.
Prepare for the Advent of Suffering.
ORDER LINKS
Redefining Darkness Records ( U.S. | EU / ROW )
Bandcamp https://haserot.bandcamp.com/album/advent-of-suffering
Available formats:
- Digital
- CD
- Vinyl
Haserot is:
Justin McKittrick - Vocals
Maurice Eggenschwiler - Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitars
Brandon Johnson - Rhythm Guitar
Garrick Smith - Bass
Cryptos Grimm - Drums
Keegan Kelly - Live Bass
Additional vocals by Marc Grewe on Tears in Bethlehem recorded by Marc Wüstenhagen in Berlin
Additional guitar solos by James Murphy on Curse of Haserot
Additional guitar solo by Andy LaRocque on Curse of Haserot recorded at Sonic Train Studios
All music written by Haserot
Recorded at Lucky Run Studio with Ricardo Contreras, December 2023
Mixed and Mastered by Dan Swanö at Unisound Studios, August - September 2024
Front, back, and interior artwork
b y Mr. Juanjo Castellano -
Band Photography by Rick Custer
Logo art by Diablo Macabre
Layout by Thulio Franco
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