SEA BASTARD RELEASE "CYCLOPEAN"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

SEA BASTARD - CYCLOPEAN

LABEL: ROAD TO MASOCHIST

RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 30th 2026

Formed in 2011 by four musicians with a wealth of previous experience on the scene, Sea Bastard made rapid early progress. Their self-titled debut album appeared in 2012 and the follow up, Scabrous, was hot on its heels in 2013. The sheer weight and baleful intent of their malicious blend of suppurating sludge and decimating doom also saw them invited to tour with the likes of Witchsorrow and Primitive Man, as well as being selected to appear at high profile festivals like Desertfest, Damnation and Temples. However, after split releases with Keeper (2015) and Primitive Man (2016), Sea Bastard retreated into hibernation while the band members focussed on other projects dear to their decaying hearts. It took the request of a friend, diagnosed with a terminal illness, to reunite them in 2021 – something no one could refuse – and make them set sail on their polluted, poisoned waters once more. And now, after five long years, they are ready to invite us on another journey into their kingdom of torpid madness, with their third harrowing album…Cyclopean.

Nerve-shredding howls of feedback usher us into the subterranean rumble of Cyclopean’s first track, ‘Dark Altar’. You are carried onwards upon a thick, primal ocean of cloying darkness, the relentless earthshaking bass and gnarled, grizzled guitars bleeding your life from you like overzealous medieval physicians. Your desire to move, to think or even breath are all lost in the soporific, congealing tides. But Sea Bastard’s vast, sprawling tracks all cover a multitude of territories in their wanderings and an eruption of rage and spiralling chaos awaits, a razor’s edge of fear slicing into the dreamless slumber. Then, emerging from the residue of shadows, comes ’Entombed With The Pharaoh’, full of cavernous, malignant menace; the bass weaving threads of exotic atmosphere between the head-caving riffs and lich-like vocals. Nightmares lurk in this cunningly constructed maze-like mausoleum, even as it settles into a dark, rotten and mesmeric groove…and escape from the pyramid leads only to the arms of the ‘Prophet Of The People’, a song with an imperious swagger and untouchable, unquestionable power. It slides into a morass of wickedness, irresistible and heavier than God, dragging you down beneath the surface, where, far from the light a new sonic realm unfurls – bleak, broken and bereft of hope. Finally, crawling from an unnerving sense of emptiness, the formless beast of aggression and terror that is ‘Nameless Purgatory’…a last chapter that offers no return to the light, no respite from agony and confusion. Ungraspable, unknowable it stretches out before you like the plains of Hell and drags you, doomed and damned, past the limits of your endurance. Sea Bastard did not return to play around. This is doom and sludge operating in the farthest badlands of the genres and will leave you hollowed out and shellshocked.

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Paul 'Win' Winstanley (Code, Grave Lines, King Leviathan etc), every note of Cyclopean is imbued with an impossible, unbearable weight; while the artwork of guitarist Oliver 'Irongiant ' Hill channels all the madness and soul crushing desolation that informs this torturous work. Set to be released by Road To Masochist on October 30th, on Double Black 12" vinyl and CD, Cyclopean is the heaviest album you will hear this year, in many different ways. There is no coming back from this.

Line up:

Steve Patton – Bass

Ian 'Monty' Montgomery - Vocals

Oliver 'Irongiant ' Hill – Guitars

George Leaver – Drums

Genre: Doom/Sludge Metal

For fans of: Primitive Man | Dead Existence | Dragged Into Sunlight | Rwake

Further information:

https://www.facebook.com/seabastarddoom

https://www.instagram.com/seabastarddoom/

https://www.youtube.com/seabastarddoom

https://seabastard.bandcamp.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5bKWZ1zPK1bXb7j64jN02w

HORIZONS DEMISE RELEASE VIDEO FOR "THE WORLD DESERVES TO DIE"

 

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UK masked metalcore band Horizons Demise return with the official music video for

“The World Deserves To Die”, a track that sits at the heart of the band’s post-apocalyptic concept.

Set within the aftermath of The Last Light, Horizons Demise follow the story of SIGNAL — the band’s enigmatic frontman and the voice chosen to carry a transmission from the ruins of humanity. Guided by the sentient archiver known as The Algorithm of the Collapse, SIGNAL is forced to confront a brutal question: was mankind destroyed by chance, or was extinction always the inevitable consequence of human nature?

“The World Deserves To Die” explores that moment of judgement. It is not simply a song about destruction, but about blame, consequence and the uncomfortable realisation that the end may have been earned. The track combines the band’s 2000s-inspired metalcore foundations with a darker, cinematic edge, pushing the lore of Horizons Demise further into focus.

Following their debut EP The Last Light and singles including “Dead and Buried,” “In Her Eyes” and “The World Deserves To Die,” Horizons Demise continue to build their identity as one of the UK underground’s most distinctive emerging metalcore acts. With a growing live presence and narrative-driven visuals, the band are now preparing for the release of their next EP, Calibration Protocol, due towards the end of 2026.

"The World Deserves To Die" Single is available on all platforms and will be accompanied by the music video on 18th September.

Listen on Spotify now: https://open.spotify.com/track/6SJGMfczIa5YdwrISS3aue?si=1214a82e5d034094

Vocalist VOID had this to say about the lyrics:

“The World Deserves To Die” presents a bleak moment of judgement within the Horizons Demise universe, placing humanity in the aftermath of its own choices. The imagery of “ash of a fractured sky,” collapsing cities, bleeding earth and rivers turning red creates a world where environmental ruin, violence and corruption have reached their final consequence. The song points directly at the greed of those in power, the false hopes they sell, and the chaos left behind for ordinary people to inherit. As the track builds through fire, flood and apocalyptic collapse, the repeated cry of “let it burn, let it fall” becomes less about wanting destruction and more about recognising that the cycle may already be beyond repair. The line “no salvation, no reprieve, for the sins we can’t retrieve” captures the core of the song: the acceptance that humanity’s downfall was not caused by one single act, but by the same ambition, hunger and relentless drive that helped us thrive, twisted into something that made the destruction of the world inevitable.

Horizons Demise are:

SIGNAL - (Vocals)

STATIC - (Guitars)

VOID - (Bass)

ECHO - (Drums)

Mixed & Mastered by Claire Sutton and Red Mertah

Video filmed and edited by James SP Film

The World Deserves to Die (Unlisted Video)(Out 18th September): https://youtu.be/-CrFK5pmU4shttps://youtu.be/-CrFK5pmU4s

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3MwGsfdLyaK1tLMdlD3YJ2?si=Vh990czkRd2d4M2dUAzTDQ

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

ABSOLUTE POWER (FEAT. SHANE EMBURY & SIMON EFEMEY) RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "NEEDS MUST WHEN THE DEVIL DRIVES"

 

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ABSOLUTE POWER have shared the title track of their forthcoming second album, "Needs Must When The Devil Drives", due out on November 6, 2026 via Time To Kill Records. The song features former Judas Priest and Iced Earth vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens, who contributes his unmistakable screams to one of the album’s most powerful statements.

For Shane Embury, the track is also deeply personal, looking back at the environment in which he and Simon Efemey grew up and the role heavy metal played during their formative years:

"This song, whilst being title track of our new record, also talks about how both Simon and I grew up in the West Midlands listening to heavy metal of 1980’s - all the classics as you would expect.

The areas where we both came from were very much industrial areas! Working class families and for us, as teenagers, heavy metal was our escape from the everyday realities of our areas - you did what you had to just to get by.

Needs Must When the Devil Drives!"

YouTube: https://youtu.be/Nh-0ArGHMgc

Streaming: https://ffm.to/absolute-power-nmwtdd

Preorders:

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/absolute-power

https://absolutepower.bandcamp.com/album/needs-must-when-the-devil-drives

Fifteen years after the release of their self-titled debut, the heavy metal project founded by vocalist and producer Simon Efemey and Napalm Death bassist Shane Embury returns with a powerful celebration of classic heavy metal. Drawing inspiration from the timeless legacy of Judas Priest, Saxon, Black Sabbath, Dio and the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, "Needs Must When The Devil Drives" combines old-school riffs, unforgettable melodies and larger-than-life songwriting with the energy and attitude of a new era.

The world is in meltdown, and we’re all going to hell in a handbasket. Thankfully, ABSOLUTE POWER are here to offer maximum-volume resistance to the madness with their monumental second album, "Needs Must When The Devil Drives".

ABSOLUTE POWER is the brainchild of vocalist and producer Simon Efemey and bassist/multi-instrumentalist Shane Embury, two heavy metal lifers who, between them, have left an indelible imprint on modern music.

Embury is the longtime bassist of grindcore pioneers Napalm Death, a band that began pushing music to its furthest extremes in the 1980s and has never stopped evolving. Efemey is one of the most influential British metal producers of his generation, having shaped the modern scene through his work with artists including Paradise Lost, The Wildhearts and Napalm Death, while also developing a reputation as one of the most charismatic figures behind the scenes.

Together, they spent five years crafting "Needs Must When The Devil Drives", an exhilarating tribute to the classic heavy metal they grew up with, infused with the energy and attitude of 2026.

“I want people to have a good time in the old school way,” says Efemey of the album. “I want them to forget the mundane, boring or horrible parts of their jobs. I want them to forget themselves for a couple of hours. That’s what good music should allow us all to do.”

The album continues the vision that originally brought ABSOLUTE POWER together: a desire to recapture the sense of adventure, grandeur and excitement that defined the heavy metal of their youth.

“When we did the first album, we wanted to make songs like our heroes – Judas Priest, Saxon, the New Wave of British Heavy Metal – everything we liked as kids,” explains Efemey. “When we were on tour buses, we’d have a few drinks and start blasting old-school heavy metal like Black Sabbath or Dio. One day we said we should write our own tunes like that.”

The debut album was embraced by fans of traditional metal, and "Needs Must When The Devil Drives" expands on that foundation, delivering a collection of songs built around powerful riffs, memorable hooks and a strong sense of identity. The title itself comes from an old proverb that Efemey and Embury would jokingly repeat to each other during the recording sessions.

Alongside the title track, "Saviour" and "Kernschmelze" showcase the band’s most direct and energetic side, while "Mountain Of Hope" increases the epic dimension that has always been central to ABSOLUTE POWER. Meanwhile, "Within" temporarily strips away some of the heaviness in favor of a more atmospheric and hypnotic approach, recalling the psychedelic spirit of 1970s classics such as Black Sabbath’s "Planet Caravan".

The album also features a reinterpretation of Queen’s 1978 classic "Sheer Heart Attack", preserving the original’s punk-driven energy while adding the unmistakable personality of ABSOLUTE POWER.

“The drums sounded terrible on it,” laughs Efemey.

For "Needs Must When The Devil Drives", Efemey and Embury invited several respected musicians to contribute to the album’s expansive sound. Former Judas Priest and Iced Earth vocalist Tim "Ripper" Owens returns after appearing on the first record, delivering his unmistakable screams on the title track. The Mission and Tricky guitarist Mark Gemini Thwaite adds subtle layers and textures to several songs, expanding the band’s traditional metal foundation.

“I’ve known him for years,” says Efemey. “I recorded a demo for his old band years ago. I sent him some tracks and he put some magic on them. He added a little goth flavour to some of those tracks. It took it further than the first album, which was just straight-down-the-line traditional metal.”

Also appearing on the record are Napalm Death guitarist John Cooke and drummer Carl Stokes, whose career includes collaborations with bands such as Cancer and The Groundhogs.

At the heart of ABSOLUTE POWER, however, remains the partnership between Efemey and Embury. Both grew up in the West Midlands and shared formative experiences attending concerts at Birmingham’s legendary Odeon before following very different paths: Embury becoming one of extreme metal’s defining musicians, and Efemey establishing himself as a highly respected producer.

“Over the years our paths crossed, and we realized we had a similar love for music and a similar sense of humour – Monty Python, The Young Ones, really dark humour,” says Efemey.

Throughout his career, Efemey has worked with artists ranging from British indie heroes The Wonder Stuff to extreme metal pioneers Napalm Death, but his influence has always extended far beyond production. His larger-than-life personality and his approach to music have made him a unique figure within the British scene.

“You hear the stories from back in the day about these legendary bands and the mad stuff they’d get up to,” he says. “For me, that’s part of rock’n’roll. I never wanted to just be the guy sitting there in the studio nodding along with what bands say. It was more about entertaining people and entertaining ourselves.”

Yet behind all the chaos, Efemey has always remained focused on the most important element: the songs.

“We don’t take ourselves too seriously, but we’re serious about the music,” he says of ABSOLUTE POWER. “We reject ideas that aren’t good enough. Every song needs a good riff and a catchy melody. I wouldn’t let anything go out that was just fodder. That approach has always been prevalent in my work.”

That philosophy defines "Needs Must When The Devil Drives". The album carries the confidence of a band that knows exactly what it wants to achieve, embracing the foundations of classic heavy metal while sounding fully alive in 2026. As the world falls apart around them, ABSOLUTE POWER stand tall, armed with riffs, melodies and songs built to last.

“I can't think of many new British bands doing what we do,” says Efemey. “I think people like our stuff because it's old-school with melodies you can sing along to. We use the formula from the 70s and 80s because we know it works. We make this kind of music because we love it and we want people to sing along with us.”

Tracklist:

1. Needs Must When the Devil Drives (feat. Tim "Ripper" Owens)

2. Saviour

3. Kernscmelze

4. Stand Up and Be Counted

5. Within

6. Mountain of Hope

7. Insanity

8. Hammer of Justice

9. Praise the Fire

10. Sheer Heart Attack

11. Orphans of the Storm

Line-up:

Simon Efemey - vocals

Shane Embury - Bass, Additional Instruments

​​Guests musicians:

​Tim "Ripper" Owens - vocals (ex Judas Priest, Iced Earth)

Mark Gemini Thwaite - guitars (The Mission, Tricky)

John Cooke - guitar (Napalm Death)

Carl Stokes - drums (Cancer, The Groundhogs)

Joe Taylor - drums

Dominik Gryzbon - lead guitar

Ilsa Nielson - lead guitar

ABSOLUTE POWER

https://absolutepower.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/absolute_power__uk_metal/

https://www.facebook.com/AbsolutePowerUK/

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/

THŪN RELEASE "IV: CHANGELING"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Album name: IV: Changeling

Release date: 06.11.2026

Location: UK/US

Newest single: “The Absurd Duty” - LISTEN HERE

 

Bio: International metal collective THŪN returns with its fourth album, Changeling, to be released on the 6th of November via Eat Lead and Die Music.

Featuring Jon Higgs (guitar/vocals; MONSTERWORKS, MOOSE CULT, THE LIVING FIELDS) alongside James Knoerl (drums; AVIATIONS, GARGOYL), THŪN once again welcomes Karl Sanders of NILE, who provides guest lead guitar on all tracks.

On Changeling, THŪN continues to carve out its own peculiar take on extreme(ish) metal: epic death metal spliced with discordant doom, but with a clear foundation in old-school SABBATH and PRIEST influences.

THŪN remains an international, virtual collaboration. With the musicians based in the UK and US, each member handled his own recording and production before the material was brought together for final mixing by Jon, followed by Dan Swanö's masterful touch at Unisound; with an emphasis on preserving dynamics. The loudness war is one fight we'd rather lose.

 

Jon says:

“This album has been a long time coming. The drums were recorded at the same time as the third album, at a guess about four years ago, and it has been hiding in the shadows ever since. With a half dozen other musical projects on the boil, I just needed to find the time to knuckle down and get lyrics and guitars finished. Luckily, Karl was also off tour and there was an open window for him to smash out the leads. It's great for this to finally see the light of day.”

 

THŪN (or THUN for the sake of web optimisation) began as an outlet for new music created during the Coronavirus pandemic of 2020/21. Guitarist/vocalist Jon had an enormous backlog of material that was not going to make it out into the world in the name of his “main band” Monsterworks anytime soon, simply due to restricted travel and inaccessibility to studios or jam spaces. So the only solution was to find new ways to remotely record and produce the music. Jon is based just north of London, UK.

The first man on board was James Knoerl on drums. Being a professional session drummer, he had the gear set up and ready to go. James is based in Manhattan – NYC.

 

But, who to play lead?

About 15 years ago Jon met Karl Sanders for a guitar lesson before a Nile gig in London. Since Karl's name popped up after a bit of research looking for session players, he seemed like a logical choice given the earlier, albeit tenuous, connection. Karl liked the material and particularly appreciated the doominess, being a little different to his usual projects.

 THŪN was a concept based band intended to be Bull Elephant adjacent (another band in the Eat Lead and Die roster) with vaguely cosmic horror mixed with ecological destruction themes; however, it has evolved slightly outside that remit now. The fourth album CHANGELING is not really a concept album at all, although if you squint hard enough there is probably a common thread running through it in line with the original mission statement. 

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You can follow and support the band here:

Bandcamp: https://thundoom.bandcamp.com/

Website: https://www.supermetal.net/thun/

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

WAYLANDER RELEASE VIDEO FOR "MACHA"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Northern Irish Pagan Metal pioneers WAYLANDER will release their new album, "Mac Tíre - Son of the Land", on November 6th, 2026 via Rockshots Records. The band introduces the record with its first single, “Macha”, accompanied by an official music video. For fans of Skyclad, Eluveitie and Korpiklaani.

More than three decades after their formation in Northern Ireland, WAYLANDER return with "Mac Tíre - Son of the Land", a nine-track album rooted in the landscapes, mythology and cultural heritage of Ireland. The record continues the path the band has followed since the early 1990s, combining extreme metal with traditional Irish instrumentation and Pagan themes.

While "Mac Tíre - Son of the Land" is not a concept album in the same way as its predecessor, "Ériú’s Wheel", its songs share a strong connection with the land and the stories embedded within it. The title itself reflects this relationship: Mac Tíre, literally “son of the land”, is the Irish term for the wolf, an animal closely connected with Ireland’s natural past.

Musically, the album represents a natural evolution of WAYLANDER’s established sound, retaining the balance between metal aggression and traditional Irish elements that has defined the band throughout its career.

The first single, “Macha”, is dedicated to the ancient Goddess whose connection to WAYLANDER is both mythological and deeply personal. “Macha” is associated with the area the band calls home: both Ard Chieftain O’Hagan’s hometown and the county from which WAYLANDER originates bear her name.

“Macha is the Goddess of the area where we live. My hometown and the county where we're from are both named after Macha. The time felt right to celebrate her in song, and we believe we have written a song worthy of her,” says Ard Chieftain O’Hagan

For WAYLANDER, mythology is not simply material drawn from a distant past but something that remains present in the landscapes, place names and traditions surrounding them. “Macha” reflects that relationship while providing the first introduction to the themes running through "Mac Tíre - Son of the Land".

Listen to "Matcha" here: https://lnk.to/mxjegEpC​

​Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVDRXRnfJ48​

Formed in Northern Ireland in 1993, WAYLANDER were among the early bands to combine extreme metal with traditional Irish music and Pagan themes, developing their approach before Folk and Pagan Metal became established movements within the international metal scene. Whistles, Irish bouzouki, bodhrán, and Uilleann pipes remain integral elements of the band’s musical identity.

Pre-order "Mac Tíre - Son of the Land" (release date Nov 6th, 2026):

​https://rockshots.eu/products/waylander-mac-tire-son-of-the-land-cd​

Track Listing:​

1. When The Land Speaks - 4:12

2. Macha - 5:28

3. Ages of Éireann - 5:50

4. Hy Brasil (Isle of Mists) - 5:47

5. Sliabh Gullion - 6:16

6. Our Once Wooded Isle - 6:44

7. Mallachtaí - 4:52

8. Signs and Symbols - 6:22

9. She of the Sorrows - 7:58

Album Length: 51:29

WAYLANDER is:

Ard Chieftain O’Hagan: Vocals

Tor Dennison: Electric Guitars

Connor Murray: Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals

Lee McCartney: Drums and Percussion

Dave Briggs: Whistles, Irish Bouzouki, Bodhran, Uilleann Pipes, Backing Vocals

Saul McMichael: Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Backing Vocals

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Guest Musicians​

John Ryan: Fiddle, Cello

Lily Maria: Voice of Deirdre

Nicole Quinn: Additional Voicing

For more info:

​https://rockshots.eu/​

​https://www.instagram.com/waylander.official/​

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

RATTLESNAKES RELEASE "SHADOWS IN THE NIGHT"

 

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With their wrath - filled riffs, powerhouse growls and our sweat dripping, head - banging, intoxicating live shows, Rattlesnakes are a Nottingham based heavy metal band that even the most faithful companions cannot resist a night with. Charisma for days and melodies that can't be wiped away as easily as last night's eyeliner, you don't wanna miss the chance to see them in action!

Their debut EP, “Deeper Shades Of Torment”, released on April 11th 2025, and it has been met with critical acclaim, thousands of streams, high review scores, as well as a successful headline tour with multiple sold out and high selling dates.

RATTLESNAKES, having only debuted in 2024, are soaring their way to the top of the heavy metal ladder and gaining a reputation as one of the most exciting and refreshing, up and coming Hard Rock/Heavy Metal acts in the UK! Having signed to Listenable Records in January of 2026, RATTLESNAKES are continually proving themselves to be a promising, soon to be staple name in the Metal scene.

With a sound that cuts with the sharp steel of the 80's NWOBHM, and a modern twist of speed metal prowess, this band continue to break through stereotypes while maintaining the heart and soul of true heavy metal, paving the way for female fronted bands of the 21st century and being an inspiration to many.

“A tale of light, that leads to the rainbow. We are the SHADOWS IN THE NIGHT!”

SOME WORDS ABOUT THE ALBUM:

“'Shadows In The Night' has been in the making for quite some time, if you take into account the songwriting process as well as the recording process. I think I speak for us all when I say that we believe we’ve raised the bar in comparison to our debut EP, “Deeper Shades Of Torment”. When it comes to lyrical context, this song is based around aliens impersonating humans/doppelgängers. We wanted this to portray a very 80’s thriller film vibe and there are other hints to this theme throughout the album like on the instrumental track ‘Dreamland’.

The album contains something for everyone, from a stylistic perspective and in a lyrical sense. Songs such as ‘Shadows in The Night’, ‘Destroyer’ and ‘Lost Nor Found’ were written to appeal to all the Speed Metal Maniacs in our fanbase, whereas cuts like “Forever” and “Where The River Meets The Sea” delve more into our melodic side, and may potentially even speak to new audiences not yet part of our community. Shadows In The Night is definitely an album where any music fan, not strictly Rock or Heavy Metal, can find something that they enjoy, for one reason or another.

From a songwriting and influence perspective, a few of the songs on the album have been main stays of our live set since the “Deeper Shades Of Torment” mini album era, particularly “For Even Gods Can Die”, which seems to be a fan favourite live track!

It’s difficult to say what the overall influence on the album has been, as we’ve all got fairly eclectic music tastes. Most of us have our roots firmly planted in the Heavy Metal of the 70s and 80s, whilst others may be more inclined to bands of the 2000s. There are shades of all eras of metal throughout the album. Tracks like ‘The Other Side Of Midnight’ and ‘For Even Gods Can Die’ carrying the traditional NWOBHM gallop, with gang vocals, melody and lyrics more akin to a vintage record from bands like Saxon, Praying Mantis or Tygers Of Pan Tang.

On the other hand, ‘Spellbound’ takes vintage riffing, and conjoins it with a more modern rhythm section style beat, that all melds together and climaxes creating one of my personal favourite choruses of the record. Think Dokken style riffs, with Avenged Sevenfold drums and bass, with lyrics about being on the victim side of a narcissistic relationship, with a vocal delivery that blends James Hetfield with Noora Louhimo… believe me when I say this album has something for everybody haha!

Lyrically, the album explores a variety of topics, ranging from real world issues such as corruption, over-modernisation of day to day life and the human struggle with mental health. Other topics delve further into more supernatural, fantastical themes such as religion, demonic entities and extraterrestrial beings… we can’t wait to share this with the world and let our fans make their own interpretations of our lyrics!

Two standout tracks would be ‘Breakdown’ and ‘Where The River Meets The Sea’ due to their lyrical content. ‘Breakdown’ explores the topic of mental health, but in less of a straight up, black and white depiction. The song explores themes of wanting to reach out to a religious figure in times of need, but feeling ignored, loosing faith all together and battling suicidal thoughts. I think that some of the lyrics particularly the ones used in the verses, are some of my favourites on the album. For example using ‘Ending, won’t be a 1056A’ is a very powerful lyric and if you know what a 1056A is then you will know why.

“Where The River Meets The Sea” is completely different from anything we’ve done before, musically and lyrically. This song explores the overarching subject of modern life, and the human yearning to go back to older ways of life, written from the perspective of a woman. The song contains lyrics that I believe are Rowena’s best writing ever, with a mix of metaphorical and literal phrases, this song is a true love letter to mother nature and the relationship she and many other women long have with it. It is a rejection to the ideals that modern life has crammed us into and the fact that living amongst nature is considered almost a fantasy.

The influences on the album as a whole range all the way from Anthrax, Dio, Testament, Judas Priest and WASP, to Alter Bridge, Ghost, Enforcer and even smaller, underground bands such as The Wran or High Fade.

We truly believe that we’ve created a diverse, gripping, and engaging 21st century Heavy Metal record, and are dying to share with our fans what we’ve been working on…

“A tale of light that leads to the rainbow, we are the SHADOWS IN THE NIGHT!”

Elliott Dryden – Bassist/Founder

Band line up:

Rowena Neale - Vocals

Elliott Dryden - Bass

Joshua Brown - Guitar

George Charleston - Guitar

Nathan Gratton - Drums

Discography :

Deeper Shades of Torment ep 2025 (self released)

Shadows in the Night (Listenable 2026)

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XENTRIX RELEASE "ALLIED WITH THE ENEMY"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

UK Thrash veterans XENTRIX return with 'Allied With the Enemy,' a ten track barrage that marks their most uncompromising statement to date. Following the critical acclaim of 2022’s 'Seven Words', the band push harder, darker and sharper, delivering a record that refuses to pull its punches.

Recorded from late 2025 into 2026 at Backstage Studios, England, the album once again benefits from the elite production of Andy Sneap, whose precision and power elevate the band’s heaviest material yet. The striking artwork, created by UK artist Dan Goldsworthy, completes a package set for worldwide release through Listenable Records.

Musically, 'Allied With the Enemy' is XENTRIX at full force — melodic when it chooses to be, atmospheric when it needs to be, and absolutely crushing when it wants to be. It brings the Metal back into Thrash, kicking out the trash and doubling down on the band’s signature bite.

Lyrically, the album cuts with intent. Themes of disinformation, blind popularity, social and personal collapse, and self bias run through the record with clarity and conviction. This is not light listening — it’s music that demands attention and rewards those who want something to think about.

If you crave Thrash with purpose, weight and intelligence, 'Allied With the Enemy' is ready to take your head off.

Live dates :

CROSS ATLANTIC CARNAGE UK tour with NERVOSA

NOV 18 - BRADFORD - NIGHTRAIN

NOV 19 - MANCHESTER - ACADEMY 3

NOV 21 - DUBLIN - OPIUM

NOV 22 - BELFAST - LIMELIGHT 2

NOV 24 - GLASGOW - AUDIO

NOV 25 - NOTTINGHAM RESCUE ROOMS

NOV 26 - CARDIFF CLWB IFOR BACH

NOV 28 - LONDON – DOWNSTAIRS AT THE DOME

NOV 29 - SOUTHAMPTON – THE 1865

Tracklisting:

1 Rip Saw. 06:08

2 Allied with the Enemy 03:16

3 Killer Uknown 04:44

4 On Burned Remains 05:19

5 Nil by Mouth 04:13

6 Doomsday Hook 03:44

7 The Dark Eternal 06:08

8 Where the Madness Lies 02:30

9 Snake in Waiting. 04:43

10 No Bridges Left to Burn 04:56

11 We Drink the Same Poison 04:53 (CD Bonus track)

Discography :

Shattered existence (1989)

Ghostbusters (1990)

For Whose Advantage ? (1990)

Dilute to Taste (1991)

The Order of Chaos (1992)

Kin (1992 )

Scourge (1996)

Bury the Pain ( Listenable 2019)

Seven Words (Listenable 2022)

Allied with The Enemy (Listenable 2026)

Band line up :

Jay Walsh - Vocals/Guitar

Kristian Havard - Guitar

Chris Shires - Bass

Dennis Gasser – Drums

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ELECTRIC BANSHEE RELEASE "SPIRITUAL OVERDRIVE"

 

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Electric Banshee released debut EP

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British Heavy Metal band Electric Banshee has released their debut EP «Spiritual Overdrive». The release was recorded in "Electryfier Studios" and mixed/mastered by Piero Rigo.

https://electricbanshee.bandcamp.com/album/spiritual-overdrive

https://open.spotify.com/album/77UfHmjgvyRPbusK4gjA9e

Electric Banshee was formed in 2025 in London, England by José Rivera. Their music is inspired by themes like witchcraft, nightmares and cosmic horror and influenced by different styles within the metal genre. Their sound is characterised by highly energetic songs with riffs that sound both heavy and melodic, combined with mesmerizing atmospheres, catchy guitar solos and epic endings. Currently, they are working on new material to be soon released.

Line-up:

José Rivera Alvarez All instruments 

https://electricbanshee.bandcamp.com/

https://www.tiktok.com/@real.electric.banshee

PERPETUAL PARADOX RELEASE "MAY MISERY BEFALL YOU"

 

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London technical metal destroyers PERPETUAL PARADOX have given release to their newest EP, May Misery Befall You.

May Misery Befall You is a five-song rager pulls PERPETUAL PARADOX back towards a riff-first approach to songwriting - technical death metal with blast beats, shred and melody, without letting the technicality take center stage. After the broader sprawl of their 2025 full-length, Deathwish, the band sought to make something more focused and unified, where riffs, solos, breakdowns and stronger compositional turns feel like proper sections rather than ideas stitched together in the studio.

May Misery Befall You is out now via Bleeding Art Collective. Listen now here: bfan.link/may-misery-befall-you

Catch PERPETUAL PARADOX live on the "Beholden to Hate UK Tour" alongside deathcore powerhouse The Cartographer.

Sept 18: Bournemouth, Anvil Rockbar Bournemouth

Sept 19: Southampton, Suburbia Southampton

Sept 27: Manchester, Grand Central - Alt Bar & Live Music Venue

Watch the official music video for "Smell the Rot" at this location. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ks7r6KpHGvg

Watch the official music video for "Source of Hate" now at youtube.com/watch?v=oxdTp4F7yWc

May Misery Befall You was recorded, mixed and mastered by Marvin Menz at Tide Studios. Album and single artwork by Redamaut.

BIO:

Formed in London in 2021, PERPETUAL PARADOX have quickly become a standout name in the UK underground metal scene. Built around heavy, emotionally charged songwriting, the band have released several EPs, toured across the UK and Europe, and earned support from BBC Radio 1, Kerrang! and Metal Hammer. Their debut album Deathwish marked a major step up, sharpening their sound and cementing their reputation for intense, technically driven modern metal.

Now, PERPETUAL PARADOX enter a new chapter with the release of their latest EP, May Misery Befall You. Darker, heavier and more focused, it captures a band pushing further into themes of grief, trauma and resilience while continuing to build serious momentum.

Line-up:

Andre Luís De Barros - Bass

Harry Cook - Drums

Oliver Miles - Guitars

Jorge Nunes - Guitars

Adrian Caucelo - Vocals

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SUFFER UK RELEASE "SOUL FROM FLESH"

 

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

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

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

Tracklisting

III (2:10)

Pendulum Of Vengeance (4:10)

Self Immolation (3:49)

Soul From Flesh (4:10)

Desolated Dreams (6:44)

Watch the video for 'Pendulum Of Vengeance' here:

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

​Soul From Flesh, Track-by-Track Breakdown

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Release Details

Artist: Suffer

Genre: Deathcore

Title: Soul From Flesh

Release Type: EP

Release Date: Friday 7th August 2026

Streaming: All major platforms

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

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

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https://sufferuk.bandcamp.com/

BAKKEN RELEASE "CONSENT TO DECEPTION"

 

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

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

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

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

Band Statement

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

About the Band

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

Album Credits

Produced by Neil Haynes at Parlour Studios

Mastered by Artem Music

Management: Mome

Label: None (DIY release)

Availability

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

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

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

Connect: 

Website: https://bakkenmetal.com/

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

THY SANATORIUM RELEASE "THY SANATORIUM" ALBUM

 

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Thy Sanatorium Unleashes Self-Titled Debut Album – Available Now

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

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

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

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

Listen now and grab your copies:

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

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

Vinyl: https://elasticstage.com/thysanatorium

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

 Connect:

Website: https://www.thysanatorium.com

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

Bandcamp: https://thysanatorium.bandcamp.com

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

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

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

WYRDSTÆF RELEASE "PRIMORDIAL BLOODLINES"

 

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WYRDSTÆF – PRIMORDIAL BLOODLINES

LABEL: APOCALYPTIC WITCHCRAFT

RELEASE DATE: SEPTEMBER 4th 2026

In a time before history, in an age before memory, they walked the vastness of the earth, an earth untainted by the plague bearing, rapacious hand of ill-named civilisation. An earth where the clinical, dissecting sterility of science had yet to drain the essence of nature, the power of magick from the world. A time before light was an instantly available commodity, disrupting the rhythms of existence, a time when shadows were deeper and concealed dreams, nightmares, friends and enemies. A time when there was no certainty of the dawn arriving after the long hours of night, but when every moment thrummed with the vibrant, vital wonder of existing. They walked in the shadow of giants, the true kings of all existence who knew no fear from man’s busy, wicked minds. They lived on the brink of death, more alive than we can ever be, when humanity was part of life’s miraculous, intricate weave, not a devil apart, setting fire to Eden…

The UK’s Wyrdstæf invoke the spirit of the Palaeolithic and Mesolithic ages, where our distant ancestors roamed a world of ice and natural wonder, hunter-gatherers amongst the incredible megafauna. An existence of brutal harshness in an untarnished but unforgiving world. Through a hypnotic and transportative elixir of layered throat singing, distorted guitars, field recordings and ritualistic chants they seek to reach back into the distant past, not in an act of mimicry, but in an attempt to connect with the essence of a time that exists in the deepest waters of cultural memory and the collective unconscious. Having appeared on national television, performing Egil’s Saga, an Icelandic family saga about the life of 10th century warrior-poet and farmer, Egil Skallagrimsson, on the Channel 4 programme Britain’s Most Historic Towns, the band self-released their debut EP, Great Migrations, in 2021 – a meditation upon ancestral movement and extinction. Now, having signed to Apocalyptic Witchcraft in the Autumn of 2025, Wyrdstæf are ready to unveil their first full length album, the incredible journey that is Primordial Bloodlines!

With its elemental rhythms and tribal chants, an encroaching thunder, ‘White Spring’ draws the listener into Wyrdstæf’s prehistoric vision, forming a gateway into this distant reality which exists in the liminal space between dream and memory. Then ‘Great Migrations’ surrounds us in all its majesty – the cavernous vocals and furious onslaught of sound bringing to life something beyond ancient, something harsh and extreme that can never be forgotten. There’s a sense of shamanistic power entwining with the blackened metal tumult as it carries us through the haunted lands of ‘Hyperborean’ into the wild, visceral celebration of sheer survival that is ‘Parhelion’ – infused with a primitive vigour that strikes fear into the tamed, muzzled soul, in its soft, comfortable chains. Circling the fires that keep the terrors of night at bay in these epic tracks, the brittle modern attention span is cast aside as we reach deep for the innate understanding that lies within. This monumental journey ends in the bower of ‘Primordial Bloodlines’, a song of reflection, beauty and melancholy. A hymn for precious things lost and the pathways that lead back through the mists of countless centuries. Wyrdstæf have crafted something special and filled it with the spirit of an age that could be the saving of us all.

In the words of the band themselves, “Wyrdstæf has always been about tapping into something ancient and primal; a memory of a world that once was. For us, this is a way of reflecting on and channelling the primordial origins of humanity.” Join them – and remember things you have always known. Primordial Bloodlines will be released by Apocalyptic Witchcraft on September 4th, on limited edition splatter vinyl, digipak CD, cassette and digital formats.

Line-up:

Urzhan – Vocals

Shaman – Guitars

Baksu – Bass

Malang – Drums

Revenant - Guitars, Electronic

Genre: Atmospheric Blackened Tribal Metal

For fans of: Heilung | Negură Bunget | Behexen | Dordeduh | Gaahl’s Wyrd

Further Information:

https://linktr.ee/Wyrdstaef

https://www.facebook.com/Wyrdstaef

https://apocalypticwitchcraft.co.uk/

TOMB SLAB RELEASE "TOMB SLAB"

 

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TOMB SLAB – TOMB SLAB

LABEL: ROAD TO MASOCHIST

RELEASE DATE: JULY 17th 2026

The first foundation stones for what would become the brutal architecture of Tomb Slab were laid back in 2024. The Atrocity Exhibit guitarist James Caygill and The Infernal Sea vocalist Dean Lettice discovered their mutual admiration for the anarchic, angry sludge of bands like Iron Monkey and Eyehategod - and slowly words and thoughts became riffs and lyrics, which then became early, rough demos. While other commitments soon intervened, the pair were determined to return to the sleeping behemoth they had christened Tomb Slab and in 2025 they did just that; now accompanied by Oneiros bassist John Hunter and Shyrkull drummer Kez Whelan. The beast was awake – and those early demos began the process of transformation into a self-titled debut album of soul crushing doom and sludge. With Road To Masochist, champions of the malign and malformed creatures of the UK underground on board, Tomb Slab the album is now ready to leave its nest of ash and bone and crawl out into the light…

Opening track ‘Kingdom Of Tyranny’ emerges from a wailing wall of feedback with a grim, purposeful air. The thudding drumbeats land with colossal power while the vocals are vicious to the point of self-destruction; you can almost feel the mucous membrane in Lettice’s throat tearing with every venomous, bilious utterance. The song pauses momentarily at its midpoint simply to bathe in the radioactive hum of the guitars before a well-placed death grunt kicks it back into action. ‘The Butcher’ follows, riding a dirty, attitude infused groove, the drumbeats still falling like hammer blows and you start to feel like there are only two ways to respond to Tomb Slab – you either commit to violence and wanton destruction or you enter a catatonic state, consciousness lost to the implacable riffs. With an intro that’ll bring a smile to all but the most po-faced of listeners, ‘Rawhead’ is part lively, obnoxious celebration and part grinding, hypnotic riff-poisoning, while the circling guitars of first single ‘What’s Below Remains Below’ demand a headbanging response and won’t be satisfied until something inside breaks. ‘Tomb Of Flesh’ then grows organically from the wreckage of ‘What’s Below Remains Below’, a darker, grimier thing, with a nasty glint in its eye, dragging itself forward with malicious intent until it collapses, dying in feedback screams that slowly become the gargantuan ‘Toils of The Unclean Spirit’. There’s a bleak resignation about this Godzilla like conclusion to the album, a life sapping ennui that sucks the energy from the song like marrow from a bone. It slows at its heart, almost drowning in its own bitter lethargy, just managing to pull clear from the quicksand long enough for a wandering bass line to inject enough vigour to get it moving again, staggering away into the screaming void from whence it came.

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Ian Boult (Mage, Abduction, Shyrkull etc) at Stuck On A Name Studios in Nottingham, Tomb Slab’s sonic palette is part rusted razor wire, part rubble and decay, but there’s a sparse clarity to it that allows every element of its brutal, broken choir to sing. Featuring the striking artwork of Amy Edwards (The Atrocity Exhibit etc), Tomb Slab will be driven from its place of confinement by Road To Masochist on July 17th and will be available on transparent yellow and black vinyl variants and CD.

Line-up:

James Caygill - Guitar

Dean Lettice - Vocals

John Hunter - Bass 

Kez Whelan - Drums

Genre: Doom/Sludge Metal

For fans of: Eyehategod | Acid Bath | Iron Monkey | Grief

Further Information:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61578623263649

https://www.instagram.com/tomb_slab_band/

https://tombslab.bandcamp.com/

https://roadtomasochist.co.uk

LEADBELCHER SIGNS WITH APOCALYPTIC WITCHCRAFT

 

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Ireland's Leadbelcher, purveyors of dissident death metal, have signed with Apocalyptic Witchcraft for the release of their debut album, Heaven's Bloated Corpse...

Leadbelcher spill outwardly from Ireland's many rotting wounds, bringing forth a stinking blend of scum-laced death metal, corroded by the grinding blast beats of old, mixed with bile-ridden d-beat passages. Featuring a fleshed-out line-up of members from Irish bands such as Sermon of Flames, Mortichnia and ex-Coscradh, the band formed in 2024 and subsequently set out to record their debut album Heaven's Bloated Corpse in 2025 with JSR Audio in Belfast. Heaven's Bloated Corpse is all the good things in the world turned rotten, the rejection of all religion, the people you love turned to shit, and the death of every landlord globally...

Speaking of their new alliance with the dark forces of Apocalyptic Witchcraft, the band have said...

"With prior ties to Apocalyptic Witchcraft, we already trusted the label and its vision - so we knew we could unleash something truly rancid, without any fear of compromise."

Meanwhile Conor Droney, head of Apocalyptic Witchcraft comments...

"Leadbelcher sound like Ireland’s decay given physical form a suffocating collision of scum-soaked death metal, grinding blasts, and d-beat filth. Heaven’s Bloated Corpse is violent, rotten, and completely uncompromising."

See the visualizer video for first single, 'Severance Of Belief', at the Apocalyptic Witchcraft YouTube channel now:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3ldi69rgWo

Heaven’s Bloated Corpse will be released on October 16th on Limited Edition 10" vinyl, digipack CD and cassette.

Don't miss Leadbelchers first ever gig supporting Abigail Williams at The Sound House, Dublin on June 4th at 19.00 with label mates Suffering and Soothsayer.

Follow Leadbelcher on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/people/Leadbelcher/61581747969071/

https://leadbelcherwar.bandcamp.com/music

https://www.instagram.com/leadbelcher_war

Visit Apocalyptic Witchcraft here https://apocalypticwitchcraft.co.uk/

THRAKIAN RELEASE "THE WAY"

 

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Originating from the coast of Bulgaria and now firmly rooted in Wales, Thrakian is a post-metal quartet fusing crushing heaviness with mythic introspection.

After three years of delivering ferocious, high-impact performances across the UK metal scene, the band now present their debut record, The Way — a work shaped by ancient philosophies, personal upheaval, and the turbulent process of rebuilding identity in a new land.

Recorded at Cardiff’s renowned Longwave and Woodcroft Audio Studios, and shaped with the expertise of engineer Timothy Vincent (Evile, Brutality Will Prevail), The Way is a 35-minute reflection on the human condition.

The album channels the band’s immigrant experience through pummelling riffcraft and immersive post-metal soundscapes, drawing thematic influence from Thracian mythology and timeless narratives of loss, endurance, and resilience.

Since reforming in Wales, Thrakian have steadily carved their place within the UK underground — sharing stages with Pantheist, Warcrab, and My Silent Wake, while pushing the boundaries of the local scene alongside rising acts such as Ba’al, Ofnus, and Froglord.

Their reputation for dynamic, emotionally charged live shows has quickly established them as one of the region’s most compelling emerging forces in atmospheric extreme music.

Line up:

Atanas Kyurkchiev - guitar/vocals

Kristiyan Peshev - lead guitar

Svetoslav Simeonov - drums

Matt Strangis - bass

Discography:

The Path to Demise - March 2024

Second Coming (Red Moon) - July 2024

The Way - 2026

https://thrakian.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093122144380

https://www.instagram.com/thrakian_official

INGESTED RELEASE "DENIGRATION"

 

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Today marks the official unveiling of Denigration, the new full-length from UK technical death metal juggernauts INGESTED, out now on Metal Blade Records! To celebrate the release, the band presents a lyric video for “Oaths Betrayed.”

The band comments, “‘Oaths Betrayed’ takes the language of faith, war, and destiny and turns it against the systems that abuse those ideas. The lyrics are about promises written in blood and enforced with steel; oaths that were supposed to protect but ended up binding people to suffering. It’s a world where idols are pissed on, scriptures are burned, and yet people still march ‘through ruins to claim what’s mine’ because truth is the only thing left worth carrying. It’s the sound of realizing that the divine has abandoned you, and deciding you’ll carve your own laws into bone.

“This song almost didn’t make the cut, and now it’s one of the tracks we reach for first. Musically, it hits that high-tempo, groove-driven, 2010s-era death metal energy, spiked with breakdowns that feel like the floor cracking open. It’s urgent, almost martial at times, with riffs that march more than they sprint. Lyn’s lyrical contribution here adds a different edge, more confrontational, more fixated on personal agency in the middle of collapse. ‘Oaths Betrayed’ feels like a rallying cry in the second half of the record.”

Watch INGESTED’s “Oaths Betrayed” lyric video HERE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OFcTnBAmfIE

Watch the band’s previously released video for “Watch You Fold,” featuring John Gallagher of Dying Fetus, HERE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUkT-mFeDMU

For nearly two decades, Manchester’s INGESTED have stood as one of the UK’s most uncompromising forces in extreme metal. Champions of a sound that fuses precision brutality with increasingly dynamic songwriting, they’ve evolved from underground slam pioneers into a globally recognized, forward-driving powerhouse. With Denigration, the band begins a bold new chapter, one defined by reinvention, sharpened purpose and the arrival of new voices at the helm.

At the core of this evolution remain founding members Sean Hynes (guitars, co-vocals) and Lyn Jeffs (drums), the creative backbone whose vision, chemistry, and relentless drive have powered INGESTED since day one. They are joined by guitarist Andrew Virrueta, who also contributes vocals to the album and bassist Thomas O’Malley completing a lineup that delivers the band’s most dynamic and commanding work to date.

Denigration includes guest appearances by John Gallagher of Dying Fetus on “Watch You Fold,” Damonteal Harris of PeelingFlesh on “Merciless Reflection,” Skyler Conder of Cell on “Dragged Apart,” and Kyle Medina of Bodysnatcher on “Dredge The Dark,” further amplifying the record's scope and intensity

Produced by Nico Beninato at The Arch Studios in Southport, UK, Denigration captures INGESTED at their sharpest and most forward-thinking. The album’s visual identity is equally striking, featuring artwork by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design, whose detailed, eerie imagery reflects the record’s thematic depth and ferocious tone

Denigration is available digitally, on CD, and on vinyl in the following color variants:

Monopile Electric Blue Smoke (US)

Hot Pink and Purple Smoke (US)

Red Marbled (EU – Ltd.500)

Purple With Red And White Highlights (EU – Ltd. 300)

Clear Turquoise Blue w/ Red + Neonpink Splatter (EU – Ltd. 300)

Hot Pink w/ Purple Amoeba (Band UK Exclusive – Ltd. 300)

Find orders at metalblade.com/ingested and the INGESTED webpage at ingested.co.uk.

Denigration Track Listing;

1. Dragged Apart (Feat. Skyler Conder of Cell)

2. Merciless Reflection (Feat. Damonteal Harris of PeelingFlesh)

3. Watch You Fold (Feat. John Gallagher of Dying Fetus)

4. Stitch By Stitch

5. We Are All Inherently Evil

6. Dredge The Dark (Feat. Kyle Medina of Bodysnatcher)

7. Oaths Betrayed

8. Beaten Beyond The Veil

9. Steel Toe Truth

10. Cold Sun

INGESTED is currently on tour in the US as part of the Chaos & Carnage Tour alongside Thy Art Is Murder, Carnifex, Bodysnatcher, 200 Stab Wounds, Gates To Hell, and Bodybox. In July/August, the band will return to Canadian stages as part of the Canadian Heritage Tour with Angelmaker and Disfiguring The Goddess. Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed dates below.

INGESTED: Chaos & Carnage Tour w/ Thy Art Is Murder, Carnifex, Bodysnatcher, 200 Stab Wounds, Gates To Hell, Bodybox [remaining dates]:

5/08/2026 Brooklyn Bowl – Nashville, TN

5/09/2026 Manchester Music Hall – Lexington, KY **

5/10/2026 The Masquerade – Atlanta, GA **

5/12/2026 The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC

5/13/2026 Canal Club – Baltimore, MD

5/14/2026 Ottawa Tavern – Toledo, OH **

5/15/2026 Reverb – Reading, PA

5/16/2026 The Palladium – Worcester MA 

5/17/2026 The Brooklyn Monarch – Brooklyn, NY

5/19/2026 The Forge – Joliet, IL

5/20/2026 Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA

5/22/2026 Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO

5/23/2026 The Rockwell – Salt Lake City, UT

5/24/2026 Treefort Music Hall – Boise, ID

5/26/2026 Showbox SoDo – Seattle, WA

5/27/2026 Roseland Theater – Portland, OR

5/29/2026 UC Theatre – Berkeley, CA

5/30/2026 The Wiltern – Los Angeles, CA

5/31/2026 House Of Blues – Las Vegas, NV

** INGESTED Headlining Date

Canadian Heritage Tour w/ AngelMaker, Disfiguring The Goddess:

7/31/2026 Bo's – Red Deer, AB

8/01/2026 Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB

8/02/2026 Better Than Fred's – Grand Prairie, AB

8/04/2026 Coors Event Centre – Saskatoon, SK

8/05/2026 Park Theatre – Winnipeg, MB

8/07/2026 North Bay Granite Club – North Bay, ON

8/08/2026 Scarehouse Windsor – Windsor, ON

8/09/2026 Lee's Palace – Toronto, ON

8/11/2026 Warehouse Concert Hall – St. Catherines, ON

8/12/2026 Brass Monkey – Ottawa, ON

8/13/2026 Fairmount Theatre – Montreal, QC

8/14/2026 La Source de la Martinière – Quebec City, QC

8/15/2026 Xeroz Arcade Bar – Moncton, NB

8/16/2026 The Seahorse – Halifax, NS

8/18/2026 Le Murdoch – Shebrooke, QC

8/20/2026 TBD – Sault Ste Marie, ON

8/21/2026 Black Pirates Pub – Thunder Bay, ON

8/23/2026 The Exchange – Regina, SK

8/25/2026 Dickens – Calgary, AB

8/26/2026 The Royal – Nelson, BC

8/27/2026 Revelry – Kelowna, BC

8/28/2026 The Ricksha – Vancouver, BC

INGESTED:

Sean Hynes – vocals, guitars

Andrew Virrueta – vocals, guitars

Thomas O’Malley – bass

Lyn Jeffs – drums 

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SCORDATURA RELEASE "LED INTO OBLIVION"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

SCORDATURA 'Led Into Oblivion' (June 19th 2026) 

Overview/Bios: Scordatura with "Led Into Oblivion" unleash 9 tracks of pure death metal madness, delivering their most ambitious and punishing work yet! Backed by nearly two decades of experience, the band refines its brutality into a precise, sense‑shattering assault! Razor‑sharp, relentless, and fully committed to extremity, "Led Into Oblivion" is a fierce statement of technically edged, uncompromising death metal! 

"We started writing the music for 'Led Into Oblivion' in 2021 knowing what we wanted to refine from previous releases. This is definitely the most focused record we have done to date, we spent a long time arranging the music and lyrics to ensure it is concise and to the point, with any fat stripped away. 'Led Into Oblivion' explores the idea of humanity slowly marching to its own doom with increasing reliance on technology & artificial intelligence. Our good friend Malcolm Abbou (Heads On Pikes) handled the recording and mixing, with the master being done by Korentin Mens and we got the incredible Paolo Girardi to paint his interpretation of our lyrics with the finished result being my favourite artwork we have ever done with the amount of depth and detail he has included in it." 

"Led into Oblivion" tracklist:

1.Doomed To Fate

2.Led Into Oblivion 02:57

3.Existential Termination

4.Echoes Of A Fractured Mind

5.Oppressed/Repressed

6.A Manic Indoctrination

7.Retali(h)ate

8.When The Red Moon Hangs Low

9.Maw Of The Void

10.Begging To Die

Formed in Glasgow, Scotland in 2007, Scordatura have taken their brand of death metal all over the UK & Europe, aswell as forays to America & Russia, constantly honing their live show to be as razor sharp and crushing as possible and for almost 2 decades, Scordatura have been steadily evolving their sound from the gore drenched fantasy of their first EP into today's pointed and claustrophobic aural attack. Now on the eve of their 4th full-length release, six years after their previous "Mass Failure", the songwriting is more focused and direct than ever before with a single minded intensity. Scordatura know the music they want to play and will keep blasting towards that goal with unwavering belief and absolutely no compromise. 

Discography: 

2008 - 'Genocidal Maniac (08' Demo)' (Demo) 

2009 - 'Garrote' (Demo) 

2009 - 'Open Skies' (Ep) 

2011 - 'Promotional Demo 2011' (Demo) 

2011 - 'Live In Edinburgh 2022' (Live Album) 

2011 - 'Promotional Demo 2011' (Demo) 

2013 - 'Torment Of The Weak' (Album) 

2015 - 'Confessions Inscribed' (Demo) 

2017 - 'Self-Created abyss' (Album) 

2020 - 'Mass Failure' (Album) 

For fans of: Cryptopsy, Suffocation, Origin, Cannibal Corpse 

Formats available:- CD- Vinyl (autumn 2026)- Tape- Digital Technical info: SPIT113 

All Music & Lyrics by Scordatura 

Recorded & Mixed by Malcolm Abbou 

Mastered by Korentin Mens 

Cover Art by Paolo Girardi 

Photography by Calum Mcmillan 

Line-up: Tam Moran - Drums 

Daryl Boyce - Vocals

Owen Mckendrick - Guitar 

Liam Mccafferty - Bass 

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