LAGO RELEASE "VIGIL"

 

PRESS RELEASE:

LAGO 'Vigil' (May 8th 2026)

Overview/Bios:

Resurfacing after 8 years of silence, LAGO finally unveil 'Vigil', a dense and suffocating descent into lacerating and surgically cold darkness. Their return channels the weight of dissonant and modern Death Metal while carving deeper into their own bleak and atmospheric sound.

A stark evolution that sharpens every contour of their sonic identity!

"The writing for 'Vigil' began in 2023 and found the band rebuilt after a few years of relative silence and this also marks the first time we as a band have completely handled all aspects of the production ourselves. Expect the next step as we build upon our previous releases, calling upon influences from legends Morbid Angel, Immolation and Gorguts. 'Vigil' will be out most focused release to date!"

Lago is a Phoenix Arizona ‑ based death metal band formed in 2010 and known for blending oppressive atmosphere with precise, punishing riffcraft.

The band first emerged with the Marianas EP in 2010 before solidifying their lineup and sound through lineup changes in the early 2010s. Lago’s debut full‑length Tyranny arrived in 2014 followed by the darker and more expansive Sea of Duress in 2018 on Unique Leader Records.

After weathering years of turbulence, the band signed with Everlasting Spew Records in 2025 and began working on a new album and signaling a renewed era.

With themes rooted in isolation and oppressive forces, Lago continues to refine their bleak, forceful brand of American death metal over more than a decade of evolution!

Discography:

2010 - 'Marianas' (Ep)

2012 - 'Tyranny' (Demo)

2014 - 'Tyranny' (Album)

2016 - Split w/ Calm Hatchery (Ep)

2018 - 'Sea Of Duress' (Album)

For fans of:

Immolation, Mid Gorguts, Morbid Angel (F-G-H), Altars

Formats available:

- CD

- Vinyl (autumn 2026)

- Tape

- Digital

Technical info:

SPIT112

Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by Brian Miller at the BM Hole in Phoenix/Arizona/USA

All songs and lyrics by Lago

Vinyl mastering by Carlo Altobelli at Toxic Basement Studio

Cover Art by Adam Burke

Layout by Giorgio M. Spevo

Photography by Kaitlyn Maree

Line-up:

Cole Jacobsen - Guitar, Growls

Garrett Thomas - Bass, Screams

Gus Barr - Lead Guitar

Brian Miller - Drums

Links:

[MAILORDER] https://bit.ly/4rnWu1W 

[BANDCAMP] https://bit.ly/40CFABU 

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lago/135605299787040

https://instagram.com/lagometalaz

OBEY THE KRAKEN RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO: "NETHERWORLD"

 

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German deathcore force Obey The Kraken descend into 'Netherworld'  

Punishing new single previews the band’s savage new EP Apocrypha out 10th April via Seek and Strike

Germany’s deathcore wrecking force Obey The Kraken have unleashed 'Netherworld', the second single from their forthcoming EP, Apocrypha, out 10th April via Seek & Strike. 

Having already torn open the gates with last month’s first single 'Betrayer', the band offered a first glimpse into the dark mythology that defines their sound. Now they descend even deeper with 'Netherworld', a suffocating slab of unfiltered deathcore brutality where cavernous vocals, bone-splintering breakdowns and oppressive riffs collide like collapsing cathedrals.

Watch the video for 'Netherworld' here: https://youtu.be/txM8x-Kk3PI

Pre-save Apocrypha here:  https://orcd.co/otk2026ep

Emerging from Germany’s increasingly vicious extreme metal underground, Obey The Kraken have quickly built a reputation for deathcore that is as narrative driven as it is punishing. Their upcoming EP Apocrypha continues the band’s fascination with apocalyptic storytelling, a biblical saga of fallen angels, infernal alliances and war against the heavens themselves, with each track acting as another chapter in the descent.

If ‘Betrayer’ opened the portal, ‘Netherworld’ drags listeners straight into the abyss, darker, heavier and even more merciless. It’s a track that strips deathcore back to its most violent instincts while amplifying the band’s looming, mythic atmosphere, pushing the anticipation for Apocrypha into genuinely catastrophic territory.

Nothing about this world is subtle. Every riff is a weapon. Every breakdown lands like a hammer blow. And with ‘Netherworld’, Obey The Kraken make it brutally clear that the descent has only just begun.

Obey The Kraken - Netherworld

Commenting on the EP, Obey The Kraken said: "Apocrypha means a lot to us, especially as we hadn't planned this second EP.  After finishing our first EP (Worship The Sunken God) last year things developed naturally and we realized we had more to say within this world and sound. We consciously kept the formula of the first EP intact, so anyone who enjoyed EP1 will feel right at home with EP2. Listening back to the final masters, we’re genuinely happy with how consistent and powerful the release feels as a whole. Everything was designed to feel massive, heavy, and epic, supporting the narrative without overcomplicating the production approach.

"Lyrics play a central role for us. Our first EP told the complete story of Cthulhu and his resurrection across four songs and we wanted to apply that same conceptual approach again. On Apocrypha, the songs tell the story of an angel who is cast out of heaven, forms an alliance with hell and ultimately seeks to conquer heaven itself. Each track represents a different chapter of that narrative." 

Apocrypha tells a story in sound, an angel cast from heaven, forging an alliance with hell, returning to challenge the celestial order itself. The EP moves like the story, deliberate and immersive, pulling listeners into Obey The Kraken’s realm where narrative and brutality are inseparable. Nothing is decorative. Nothing is wasted. Every note exists to damage and leave its mark.

Whilst preserving the DNA of their debut, Obey The Kraken push further into uncharted territory.  With production carried out entirely in house, leaving the band with full control over how heavy, how clear and how oppressive they needed it to feel. The result is an EP that is heavy and unflinching, a complete assault for fans who crave deathcore that hits as hard thematically as it does musically. 

For more:

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

Spotify https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/0oITRenFc8yA0lD4K6a3qx?si=12d08b04940e4ef8

https://www.obeythekraken.com/

Track-list:

1. Betrayer

2. Netherworld

3. War Awaits

4. Bow To Darkness

AGAINST I RELEASE "ANTI LIFE"

 

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Band: AGAINST I

Album: Anti Life

Release Date: March 13, 2026

Country: Sweden

Genre: Blackened Death Metal

Label: Twisted Flesh Recordings

"Anti Life" marks the third and darkest of all the albums that Against I has made.

Against I was founded in 2022 by Fredrik Keith Croona, known as vocalist and founder of Cynical Existence and ex-vocalist of Menschdefekt.

Together with Mathias Back (guitars) and Anders Ström (drums), they fuse elements of metal with hints of electronic parts into a cacophony of aggression and melodies.

In 2023, they released their debut album Carnival of Excess on Advoxya Records.

2024 saw the release of the EPs Perfect Smile and the follow-up Destruction Lullaby, which took the band in an entirely new direction. Later in 2024, the band dropped their second full-length album Songs for the Dying.

For more info:

https://www.facebook.com/againstIband

https://www.instagram.com/againstiband/

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

RESUMPTION RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "SOME THINGS ARE TOO BROKEN"

 

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Death doom metal Resumption has released a new track, "Some Things Are Too Broken".  Resumption comes from the mind of Wilhelm Lindh (The Gardnerz, ex:Tristitia, ex: Pandemonium, ex: Allamedah).

Resumption bridges the gap between the crushing groove of Bolt Thrower, Broken Hope, Pyrexia, Acheron (US) and the suffocating slow atmosphere of Funeral (Nor).

The second single is a definitive statement on the necessity of walking away. It explores the moment you realize certain situations or people are simply beyond repair and outside of your control. Ultimately, it’s a song about releasing the burden of trying to fix the 'unfixable' and finally choosing to prioritize your own emotional well-being."

Lyrically Resumption tackles the harrowing realities of mental health and anti-religious sentiment. 

Wilhelm Lindh - all instruments and “vocals”

A Swedish native that has been living in Portugal for many years. 

After years of playing in blues bands, Wilhelm felt it was time for another dive into the cesspool of dirty Death Doom Metal. 

The outcome is a 9 track album called “The Respite” set to be released digitally on the 17th of April. 

Track list:

1.Self Reliance

2.Don't Come

3.Worship

4.Leave It Alone

5.The Respite - Instrumental 

6.Rest At Last

7.Invest In Yourself

8.Some Things Are Too Broken

9.Everyone Rots Away

Eight Death Doom Metal tracks and one calm interlude appropriately titled “The Respite”. 

Music and lyrics by Wilhelm Lindh

Produced, recorded and mixed by Wilhelm Lindh at Funky Cat Studio 

Co-produced by Niclas Ankarbranth 

Mastered by Tiago Silva 

Logo and cover art by All Things Rotten 

Foto by Maria Lázaro 

youtube.com/@resumptiondeathdoom 

facebook.com/profile.php?id=61586606459561 

instagram.com/resumptiondeathdoom 

resumptiondeathdoom.bandcamp.com 

SORROWSEED RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "INCINERATE"

 

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After a long period of creative hibernation, Sorrowseed is back, and they’re bringing the fire. The New England-based melodic death metal outfit unleashes their first single, “Incinerate” , from their forthcoming EP, Hydra . Recorded, mixed, and mastered at 2525 Studio , this track represents a rebirth for the band, showcasing their evolved sound and current lineup.

“We're incredibly excited to present the first single from our upcoming EP, Hydra,” says the band. “‘Incinerate’ is pure melodeath rage ripped straight from the pits of our souls, and represents a new era for Sorrowseed. This EP will be our first full release in some time, and the first with our current lineup - we're very grateful to be able to share this first piece of it with all of you.”

With influences spanning Cradle of Filth, Behemoth, Arch Enemy, and Hypocrisy , Sorrowseed fuses relentless riffs, searing melodies, and guttural intensity to craft a sound that is both vicious and intricately layered. “Incinerate” is a declaration of their return, a siren call to fans of melodic death metal seeking something dark, uncompromising, and fiercely alive.

The single is available now for download and streaming via https://linktr.ee/Sorrowseed

For fans of: Cradle of Filth, Behemoth, Arch Enemy

Production Credits: Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered at 2525 Studio, NYC

DEADVOID INC. RELEASE "CHAPTERS"

 

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Finnish melodic death metal band Deadvoid Inc. released their debut album Chapters on March 13, 2026 via Inverse Records. Operating across the Mikkeli–Jyväskylä–Helsinki region, the band was formed in early 2025.

The band’s debut album combines heavy riffs, melancholic melodies, and technical musicianship into an intense musical experience. Chapters dives into the darker layers of the human psyche while still leaving room for a glimmer of hope.

LISTEN to the album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/deadvoid-inc-chapters

Guitarist Tuomas Torikka describes the album as follows:

“Chapters takes the listener on a journey through tragic mental landscapes and human destinies. The music evokes a wide range of emotions — aggression, deep hatred, and also moments that  may bring tears to the eyes. At the same time, a small spark of hope remains present. Each song has been carefully composed, forming a multidimensional soundscape where melancholy and beauty intertwine with aggressive power. The lyrics leave room for identification and personal interpretation.”

Vocalist Jonne “Monni” Saarinen says the lyrics are largely based on the band members’ personal experiences:

“The lyrics mainly revolve around our own life experiences. At times we deal with painful 

memories from childhood, and in the next moment we move into themes of adult self-reflection. The subjects are heavy, but we also wanted to include the small spark of hope that Tuomas mentioned.”

With Chapters, Deadvoid Inc. delivers an intense and emotional debut that combines a heavy sound with strong emotional depth.

Deadvoid Inc. – Upcoming Shows

• March 28, 2026 – Wilhelm Public House, Mikkeli (Album Release Show)

• April 18, 2026 – Bar Base, Helsinki

• June 13, 2026 – Bar Lepakkomies, Helsinki

BIOGRAPHY:

Deadvoid Inc. is a Finnish melodic death metal band that blends elements ranging from classical music to extreme metal, creating an energetic, technically skilled, and completely distinctive musical entity. 

D-inc was formed in early 2025 when longtime acquaintances Jonne Saarinen (vocals) and Tuomas Torikka (composition & guitar) decided to build something new in the midst of everything old. The album was completed in its entirety, and prior to its release, guitarist Jami Honkala and bassist Ville Heino—both heavily involved in the making of the record—joined the band. 

This lineup of seasoned professionals in their field brings a fresh new subgenre to the airwaves, unlike anything you’ve heard before. Energetic songs, catchy grand melodies, furious riffs, and heart-wrenching slow sections are here to show everyone what Deadvoid Inc. is all about. 

The band released their debut album Chapters in March 2026. 

Deadvoid Inc. - Chapters (Album 2026)

Track list:

1. Grounding The Unreal

2. Not Worth Living

3. Ashes And Forgiveness

4. The Wounds

5. The Frame

6. The Dawn Of Day

7. Drowned In Pain

8. Begins With Love

-Cover art by Kai Kolima

Line-up:

Vocals: Jonne Saarinen     

Guitars: Tuomas Torikka

Bass: Ville Mikkola

Drums: Tino Jäntti

Links: 

https://www.facebook.com/deadvoidinc  

https://www.instagram.com/deadvoidinc 

https://deadvoidinc.bandcamp.com 

OZARK SHAMAN RELEASE "A TRAITOR IS WORSE THAN AN ENEMY"

 

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Band: OZARK SHAMAN

Album name: A Traitor Is Worse Than An Enemy

Release date: 28.02.2026

Location: United States

 

Bio: Ozark Shaman is a one man black metal band from the shadowy fringes of Ozark, Missouri. Brad Nailling handles all instruments and production while the music features his wife Madeleine Nailling on viola. 

Blending raw black metal aggression with electronic synth and atmospheric folk elements the musical themes explore spirituality, cosmicism, war, history, and human struggle while highlighted by the banjo as the core folk element, delivered in Scruggs-style picking.

 

Tracklist:

1.The Warrior's Spirit 07:55

2.Life Is War 04:55

3.Destined to Forget 06:57

4.Bayous of Black 06:37

5.A Traitor Is Worse Than an Enemy 04:40

6.Wicked Ways 05:43

7.Cosmic Aspirations 04:31

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSDyd9zLEHQ

You can follow and support the band here:

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

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1OWs3PQnph1sSVbj0Z3Txt

Digital Downloads: https://ozarkshaman.bandcamp.com/

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ozarkshaman

RAVENMOCKER RELEASE "WHERE THE RAVEN FLIES"

 

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Southern California melodic death metal newcomers Ravenmocker have unleashed their second single, "Where The Raven Flies," in 2026, following the strong reception of their debut track, "Infallible." The new single continues building the band’s identity: soaring melody, cultural storytelling, and a modern take on the melodic death metal spirit once championed by acts like Children of Bodom, Insomnium, and Kalmah.

Formed in 2025 by guitarist/vocalist Tom Tierney after departing Thrown Into Exile, Ravenmocker was born from a desire to create music that honored Tierney’s Native American heritage while embracing the emotional depth and melodic aggression he had been writing for years.

“I wanted to forge my own path with songs that didn’t have a home yet. Ravenmocker became the vessel for that—something cultural, melodic, and meaningful,” says Tierney.

"Where The Raven Flies" is an anthemic, cinematic track that tells the origin story of the Raven Mocker, a cryptid from Adirondack and Cherokee lore. Known as a harbinger of death, the Raven Mocker feeds on the sick and dying, stealing the remaining years of its victims’ lives. The single paints vivid imagery of the creature soaring over forests and villages, acting as both reaper and omen.

The single’s artwork mirrors this mythology: a raven perched on a branch beneath a rising moon, its eyes glowing with supernatural intensity as a flock circles overhead. The visual directly reflects the music video filmed in Angeles National Forest, captured by Darkslate Media.

“Kim and Andrew took the song’s visceral, lofty feel and turned it into visual art. It’s beautiful, eerie, and exactly what the track needed,” explains Tierney.

Compared to "Infallible," the band describes the new single as “loftier, more epic, and meant to feel like gliding over mountains and trees while still hitting hard.”

Ravenmocker’s lineup brings together musicians from across the Southern California metal scene: vocalist and guitarist Tom Tierney (formerly Thrown Into Exile), guitarist George Patmas (ex‑Dianthus), drummer Dylan Suierveld (Levinia), and bassist Will Buckley (Levinia, Anubis).

Their combined influences, melodic death metal, blues, prog, jazz, funk, and even classic country, shape a sound that is intricate yet accessible, emotional yet aggressive.

“We want to write songs people can sing with us at shows. Melodies that stick with you. Emotion you can feel,” adds Tierney.

The band’s writing process is collaborative and evolving. While Tierney brought the foundation of the first EP, the new material is shaped by all members. "Where The Raven Flies" itself features a key change and expanded structure suggested by drummer Dylan, an example of the band’s open, exploratory approach.

Ravenmocker’s first single, "Infallible," quickly gained traction online, with early clips surpassing 75,000 views and drawing praise for its melodic hooks and nostalgic energy reminiscent of early 2000s melodic death metal. Fans have responded to the band’s blend of modern production, emotional lyricism, and classic melodic sensibilities.

“We want to give the scene something familiar enough to feel nostalgic, but unique enough to be refreshing. There’s beauty in simplicity and melody, and we’re leaning into that,” adds Tierney.

With "Where The Raven Flies" marking the second release of 2026, Ravenmocker is preparing to introduce their full debut EP later this year. The band promises a wide emotional and musical range, from thrashy aggression to ballad‑like atmosphere, crafted to resonate with fans of melodic death metal’s golden era while carving out a new identity of their own.

“We’re just getting started. These songs were years in the making. Now we finally get to share them,” comments Tierney.

"Where The Raven Flies" can be heard along with its music video premiere on Decibel Magazine HERE.

Spotify pre-save - https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/ravenmocker/where-the-raven-flies/​

More info:

​https://www.ravenmocker.net/​

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

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

​https://www.tiktok.com/ravenmockerofficial

CANDLEMASS AND HOCICO CONFIRMED FOR BRUTAL ASSAULT 2026

 

PRESS RELEASE:

Brutal Assault has issued the following statement:

"It is with great regret that we must announce Sisters of Mercy will not be performing at this year's Brutal Assault. The cancellation is due to the band moving up the recording schedule for their new album. We sincerely apologize to all fans of these British icons; we are already in talks to bring them to the fortress for next year's edition instead.

To balance out the bad news, we have two exciting additions to the lineup! Joining us in Josefov this year are the Swedish masters of epic doom metal, CANDLEMASS, and the Mexican aggrotech/EBM ensemble, HOCICO!".

https://brutalassault.cz/

TORCHIA RELEASE NEW SINGLE AND VIDEO: "NEKROMANTEION"

 

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Finnish extreme metal force Torchia unveil the official video for “Nekromanteion”, premiering today via Metal Insider. The single will be released worldwide on all digital platforms on March 11th.

Following the first single “Stygian Waters”, which introduced listeners to the darker sonic direction of the band’s upcoming album "They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness", “Nekromanteion” pushes further into the occult themes and shadowed mythology that define Torchia’s evolving artistic vision.

Hailing from Tampere, Finland, Torchia have steadily refined a distinctive style rooted in thrash-infused melodic death metal while expanding their sound with darker tonal layers and a stronger emphasis on atmosphere and narrative depth. Across their discography, the band has gradually shaped a fictional realm inhabited by old gods, arcane rituals and practitioners of forbidden arts, blending extreme metal intensity with the imagery of gothic horror.

Musically, “Nekromanteion” reveals another dimension of that evolution. Driven by ominous arrangements and a growing sense of tension, the track places greater weight on mood and atmosphere while retaining the band’s trademark guitar-driven aggression. The title refers to the ancient Greek Nekromanteion, a temple believed to serve as an oracle of the dead. In the song’s narrative, a necromancer attempts to cross into the realm of the dead, risking the perilous passage across the waters of Styx.

​As the opening track of the album, “Nekromanteion” sets the tone for the record’s overall direction: a synthesis of memorable songwriting, technical intensity, and darker sonic textures supporting the album’s gothic horror narrative.

With "They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness", Torchia further expands the cursed world introduced throughout their previous releases, pushing their sound toward a darker and more blackened dimension while preserving the melodic sensibility and guitar-driven foundations that have defined the band since their early years.

Fans of Behemoth, Cradle of Filth, and Children of Bodom will find in Torchia a band capable of merging extreme metal ferocity with dark storytelling and memorable melodic hooks.

The official video for “Nekromanteion” is now streaming via Metal Insider HERE.

Digital pre-save - https://lnk.to/uRuBjc​

For fans of: Behemoth, Cradle of Filth, Children of Bodom

New album “They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness” out on May 8th, 2026.

PRE ORDER "They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness" as CD: https://rockshots.eu/products/torchia-they-are-born-under-rules-of-the-darkness-cd​

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​PRE ORDER "They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness" as LP: https://rockshots.eu/products/torchia-they-are-born-under-rules-of-the-darkness-lp​

Track Listing:​

1. Nekromanteion – 4:23

2. Hellmouth – 4:08

3. Into Hell – 3:38

4. Hellstorm – 3:55

5. Die Amour – 4:12

6. The Tiamat Machine – 5:39

7. Black Cat – 3:19

8. Stygian Waters – 4:05

9. Sanguine Masquerade – 4:46

Album Length: 38:05

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​Torchia Line-Up:​

Nox: Vocals

Villemorte: Lead guitar, Vocals

Henri von Hardy: Guitar

Vulkan: Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals

Vincent Oscar Mill: Drums

More info:

​https://www.rockshots.eu/​

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

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