SCHREIGARM RELEASE "MARA COMES AND DARKNESS SHALL REIGN"

 

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Band: Schreigarm

Album: Mara Comes and Darkness Shall Reign

Country: Germany

Genre: Atmospheric Black Metal

Label: Purity Through Fire

Release date: September 12, 2025

German atmospheric black metal band Schreigarm have set September 12 as the international release date for their second full-length album, "Mara Comes and Darkness Shall Reign", to be released via Purity Through Fire.

The first single, “Whispers of the Blackened Woods,” drips with atmosphere - watch the accompanying video here: https://youtu.be/5d8lsSH-Ao8

01. Darkness Shall Reign

02. Winds of the Ancient Pantheons

03. Whispers of the Blackened Woods

04. When The Ravens Flow Through My Veins

05. Through Time, Death and the Beast Within

06. Nine Days on the Gallows Tree

07. Mara Comes

08. Born from the Ashes of War

This conceptual creation explores the multifaceted nature of darkness, its manifestations, and its ever-present influence on human existence.

The album blends atmospheric black metal with elements of melodic black and post-black metal, crafting a unique sonic experience. Listeners can expect epic melodic guitar solos, ritualistic moments, and a seamless fusion of extreme and clean vocal styles. Schreigarm's ability to intertwine these elements results in an evocative and haunting journey through sound and emotion.

"Mara Comes And Darkness Shall Reign" not only represents a bold artistic statement but also solidifies Schreigarm's place as a standout voice in the black metal genre. With its powerful compositions and profound themes, the album promises to resonate deeply with fans of atmospheric and melodic black metal alike.

Music: Styrr, Ingvarr

Lyrics: Styrr

Produced by: Styrr, Ingvarr

Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Keyboards, Jew's-harp recorded at Infernum Records (Düsseldorf, Germany) in 2024.

Drums recorded at Black Dwell Records (Zdolbuniv, Ukraine) in 2024.

Mixing and Mastering by Styrr at Infernum Records (Düsseldorf, Germany).

Schreigarm was born in the frosty February twilight of 2020 in the German city of Neuss. It is a project of two experienced Ukrainian musicians, Styrr and Ingvarr. Schreigarm debuted with their first album, "The Mysteries of Fate" (2023), which was released under the label Werewolf Promotion. The album was highly praised for its atmospheric depth and unique approach to the genre. This release became the foundation for the band’s further development and laid a solid groundwork for a new chapter in their creative path.

Schreigarm are:

Styrr - extreme vocals, guitars, bass, keys, jew's-harp

Ingvarr - extreme vocals, clean vocals, guitars, bass

Lycane - drums

For more info:

https://www.schreigarm.com

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

https://www.facebook.com/Schreigarm/

https://www.instagram.com/schreigarm

https://open.spotify.com/artist/0C9sRvIQKnyFt1M6nPeMIc

INFAMIE RELEASE "OF SULPHUR AND PESTILENCE"

 

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INFAMIE's second EP "Of Sulphur And Pestilence" was released in June 2025.

Version: CD Digipack

Label: Crypt Of Dr.Gore

Infamie is a Black/Death metal band based in the middle area of France. First established as a duo, the

lineup was completed at the end of 2021, and started to create a straight and uncompromising music, highly influenced by old school Death & Black metal. The band released their first EP “ Into the Necrosphere” in September 2023. Recorded live in the studio to seize the substantial energy and rawness of their music.

They had the opportunity during the following year to play some gigs and improve their style, and got back in the studio in the beginning of 2025 to record the 2nd EP “Of Sulphur and Pestilence” direct follow-up to the concept of the previous recording, with the same live method.

The official release is 6th of June under the banner of Crypt of Dr Gore

Line-up:

Fabien : Guitars

Jimmy : Bass

Damien : Drums

Greg : vocals

You can listen to it online on the respective bandcamp :

Infamie : Of Sulphur and Pestilence | Infamie

Crypt Of Dr.Gore : Of Sulphur & Pestilence | Infamie | Crypt of Dr.Gore

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089729133634

https://www.instagram.com/infamie_necrosphere/

NEW VIDEOS: JULY 5TH TO JULY 13TH, 2025

 

THROWN TO THE WOLVES RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "THE COVENANT"

 

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THROWN TO WOLVES Unleash Crushing New Single “The Covenant” – Out July 11th

Richmond, Indiana – July 11, 2025 — Metalcore juggernauts Thrown To Wolves are set to make their fiercest statement yet with the release of their new single, “The Covenant,” dropping July 11th across all major streaming platforms. Produced, mixed, and mastered by Benji Burrill , the track is a relentless blend of punishing breakdowns, razor-sharp riffs, and emotionally charged vocals that will resonate deeply with fans of Knocked Loose , Alpha Wolf , and The Devil Wears Prada .

Carving out their name in the Midwest underground, Thrown To Wolves are a band defined by their raw power and emotional intensity. With Brandon Treutel on vocals, Nathan Tillery on guitar, Nate Mowery on bass, and Michael Powell on drums, the group has forged a sound that hits as hard as it heals — bridging brutality and vulnerability in equal measure.

“The Covenant” is more than a song — it’s a declaration. Built on a foundation of unfiltered aggression and lyrical honesty, it captures the band’s unwavering commitment to growth, catharsis, and connection.

Whether you're diving into a pit or battling demons in your headphones, Thrown To Wolves are here to remind you that you're not alone — and they’re not backing down.

FFO: Knocked Loose, Alpha Wolf, The Devil Wears Prada

Genre: Metalcore

Release Date: July 11th, 2025

Produced, Mixed & Mastered by: Benji Burrill

Hometown: Richmond, Indiana

Follow the band at these links

https://linktr.ee/throwntowolves

https://www.facebook.com/throwntowolvesband

https://www.instagram.com/thrown_to_wolves_official/

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

https://throwntowolves.bandcamp.com/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/3HaM8HPkXXYQZ0tAg9sqTc

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/thrown-to-wolves/1724697186

FATE OF FAITH RELEASE "...TILL DEATH DO US PART (CHAPTER 1: LIFE)

 

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Since 2018, the band “Fate of Faith” has been conquering the stages of Europe and fascinates their audiences time and time again. A lengthy process of self-discovery and the goal of eccentrically oriented music making brought the four guys, from Eastern Switzerland and Liechtenstein, to what is portrayed in their latest album “...till death do us part”. Recognizable, captivating melodies - the usual heaviness combined with exciting rhythms - a hidden message or symbolic feeling behind every expression, word or verse. All combined with a gripping, entertaining live performance that will stay with you forever.

https://www.fateoffaith.org

https://linktr.ee/FateOfFaith

Fate of Faith, the Swiss Melodic Alt-Prog Metalband conquers every stage with their unique compositions. They set out to capture the essence of the feeling of not finding a place to fit in. Thus, most of their songs deal with the topic of mental health. 

They try to grab the thoughts of all the people that are not able to put them into words. Representative for them Fate of Faith converts these thoughts into lyrics and melodies. Equal to the seemingly endless forms of psychological challenges, their songs vary in musical aspects such as tempo, mood and depth.

Intentionally exploiting the power and alleged innocence of religion to guide others to the downfall of all is faith's fate.

Fate of Faith was founded in December 2016 by frontman Jonas Grünenfelder and former bassist Dominique Ackermann. In spring 2017 they got to know their current guitarist Noah Laternser via the "FindmyBand" website. After the official entry into the band, however, a one year-long dry spell followed. During this time no progress was made, written songs were not completed and there was not much activity.

In the early summer of 2018, Jonas Grünenfelder registered the band for the 2018 Mischufe in Sargans. The ulterior move here was to leave the band after this gig due to the inactivity, but still be able play the written songs live at least once. So the first appearance would also be the band's last.

Patrick Sahin, who played in Dominique Ackermann's second band at that time, was hired for this performance. All songs were finished and practiced within 2 months. 

After the performance everything turned out differently than planned. The positive feedback from viewers motivated the band to keep going.

The band then applied for various performances and together with the participation in various band contests (SPH Music Masters, BandxOst), Fate of Faith was able to play 14 shows in front of a live audience in 2019.

The band released their debut album "Black Heaven" in October 2019.

With the entry into the SPH Music Masters Final 2020, they actually wanted to set the start to another successful year with many performances. Unfortunately, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, most performances had to be postponed. 

Still, the band got to play in the BandXOst contest final in fall of 2020. Just before the show, Dominique Ackermann left Fate of Faith. Kevin McFlannigan, good friend and producer of their upcoming EP, filled in for this performance.

In December 2022 Fate of Faith released said record "Selfless Devotion". An extended player consisting of five Songs that deepen their band-name's meaning. This release was put together with their temporary bassist Severin Lutz, who joined the band in the summer of 2021. 

When the band's spirit dropped due to miscommunications, divergent opinions and goals during 2022 a change was needed. The attitudes concerning the future and genre of the band between Severin Lutz and the rest of Fate of Faith led to a consensual replacement of the bands bassist. In spring of 2023 Raphael Schlauri joined the band after his audition revealed a likeminded and motivated persona which fit the Fate of Faith perfectly.

The first project with the new constellation "Odium", a Single featuring Finlay Sky Davey (Kids in Cages, Taped), confirmed the band's revived spirit, becoming one of Fate of Faith's most successful releases. Producer Raffaele Ventruto and Roger Szedalik will continue to play a big part in the band's future projects.

In Fall 2024 the band toured Europe for the first time together with their friends in UNLSH stopping in Dornbirn (AT), Vaduz (FL), Frankfurt (DE), Cologne, Munich, Leipzig and Usti nad Labem (CZ). 

With "...till death do us part" Fate of Faith ushered in a new era. The concept album that features various physical and musical artists is the first step of the band's progressive journey. 

"Melodic Alt-Prog Metal" describes the combination of groovy thrash-metal riffs / clean and atmospheric sections / pure, rockesque vocals / melodic guitar solos / unexpected implementations of unique instruments / use of time time signatures.

Providing an alternative musical experience.

BANGERS OPEN AIR ANUNCIA PRIMEIRAS ATRAÇOES DE 2026: BLACK LABEL SOCIETY, PRIMAL FEAR AND TANKARD

 

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Três nomes de peso estão confirmados e muitos outros ainda estão por vir. Confira abaixo as bandas anunciadas pelo festival neste sábado 

Prepare-se para viver dois dias intensos de muita música e energia! O Bangers Open Air 2026 está oficialmente confirmado para os dias 25 e 26 de abril, novamente no Memorial da América Latina, em São Paulo. As primeiras bandas anunciadas já foram reveladas e são nomes aclamados na cena metal que prometem shows especiais para esta edição histórica. 

Com orgulho, anunciamos Black Label Society, Primal Fear e Tankard como os primeiros nomes confirmados no line-up desta edição. 

Após quatro longos anos de espera, o Black Label Society está de volta ao Brasil como uma das atrações principais do festival! Liderada pelo lendário Zakk Wylde, a banda retorna para mais uma apresentação incrível que promete estremecer o Memorial da América Latina. 

À frente do Black Label Society, Zakk lidera ao lado de Dario Lorina, John DeServio e Jeff Fabb. Com liberdade criativa total em seu estúdio caseiro, o Black Vatican, prepara o 12º álbum da banda, antecipado pelos singles "The Gallows" e "Lord Humungus". Misturando peso, blues e caos, o quarteto cria um som feroz e enérgico, com músicas que são trilhas para momentos de euforia ou dor. No palco do Bangers Open Air 2026, o público poderá testemunhar mais uma vez por que o colete do BLS é tão emblemático quanto uma camiseta preta de banda nos shows de rock e metal. 

Sobre os outros nomes confirmados: 

Primal Fear: mesmo com mudanças na formação, os pilares do grupo alemão de heavy metal Primal Fear permanecem: Ralf Scheepers (vocal, ex-Gamma Ray e Tyran Pace) e Mat Sinner (baixo, Sinner). Formada em meados de 1997, a banda hoje é completada pelo guitarrista Magnus Karlsson, a guitarrista ítalo-cubana Thalìa Bellazecca (Angus McSix, ex-Frozen Crown) e o baterista André Hilgers (Axxis, Rage, Silent Force, Sinner, Bonfire), que atualmente promovem o álbum "Domination", sucessor de "Code Red" (2023). Baseando seu som no heavy metal tradicional, com toques de power metal, thrash e hard rock, o grupo vem se adaptando a novas timbragens sem se manter estagnado. 

O Brasil realmente entrou na agenda da banda, que voltou diversas outras vezes e estará presente no Bangers Open Air 2026. "Sempre fico empolgado em voltar para o Brasil, um dos países onde começamos a nossa carreira. Durante todos esses anos, sempre foi legal voltar, seja para um festival ou uma turnê nossa", afirmou Mat Sinner. "Existe uma grande conexão entre nós assim que subimos ao palco. Nossa nova formação não vai deixar dúvidas, pois simplesmente vai explodir qualquer expectativa. Estamos prontos... E vocês?", concluiu Scheepers.  

Tankard: formada em 1982 por Andreas "Gerre" Geremia (vocal), Andy Gutjahr (guitarra), Frank Thorwarth (baixo) e Gerd Lücking (bateria), a banda alemã é conhecida por seu estilo inconfundível de "beer metal". Trata-se de um thrash agressivo com pitadas de punk, regado a humor ácido, crítica social e, claro, muita cerveja. Há quatro décadas celebrando a bebida e a vida sem complicações, o grupo de Frankfurt alcançou uma trajetória tão única que inspirou até o nome de um fóssil extinto: Ophiura tankardi.  

A história começou ainda no colégio Goethe-Gymnasium, quando Gerre e Frank se uniram pela paixão ao metal e escolheram o nome Tankard ao encontrá-lo em um dicionário, como referência direta a canecas de cerveja. Em 1985, assinaram com a Noise Records após a demo “Alcoholic Metal”. Os clássicos “Zombie Attack” (1986) e “Chemical Invasion” (1987), lançados em vinil no Brasil, marcaram o início da forte conexão com o público brasileiro. Hoje, com mais de 40 anos de carreira e 18 discos de estúdio, sendo “Pawlow’s Dawgs” (2022) o mais recente, o grupo mantém viva a fórmula que o consagrou. Se os Estados Unidos têm o Big Four do thrash, a Alemanha não fica atrás, com Destruction, Sodom, Kreator e, naturalmente, o Tankard. 

https://www.clubedoingresso.com/evento/bangersopenairbrasil2026

Esse é o primeiro de uma série de anúncios que o Bangers Open Air fará ao longo dos próximos meses. E com ele, o festival também abre neste sábado (12) a venda geral de ingressos, com todas as opções e setores.  

Os ingressos estão disponíveis pelo Clube do Ingresso. Consulte valores, condições e setores disponíveis em: https://www.clubedoingresso.com/evento/bangersopenairbrasil2026 

Não perca a chance de vivenciar momentos inesquecíveis neste festival brasileiro que celebra a paixão e a união dos fãs de metal. 

Garanta já o seu ingresso e faça parte desta celebração! 

Mais informações: 

https://bangersopenair.com/ 

https://www.instagram.com/bangersopenair/ 

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

NEUROBLADE RELEASE "DESERT CLAW"

 

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In a shared musical past, the idea of creating a new musical project together had already been present in the minds of Jochen and David. Flirting with an high amount of heavy/thrash metal with an old school catchy and melodic touch to complete the package.The seed was planted but due to daily concernsof the recruited members the project never found it's liftoff.

Despite Jochen's active involvement with ENCHANTRESS and David's commitment to SHOCKER, a lingering desire to embark on something new persisted.In 2023 Jochen and David decided to start the creative process, unwilling to let the musical ideas fade away, theytook matters into their own hands. David, armed with his guitar and bass, recorded the instrumental components in his home studio. Utilizing contemporary technology, he seamlessly integrated supportive drumbeats with the riffs, creating a foundation that would later be pieced together into a cohesive arrangement with Jochen.

During one of their many collaborative sessions, Jochen added vocals to the existing riffs, gradually transforming them into fully-fledged songs. This process unfolded several times until they found themselves with a collection of completed songs, prompting the inevitable question: "What do we do with this?"

We decided to have the songs mixed/mastered and released under the musical project name "NEUROBLADE" naming the EP "Desert Claw" In summary, this is the genesis of "NEUROBLADE" and where we currently stand.

https://linktr.ee/neuroblade 

RATTLESNAKES RELEASE "DEEPER SHADES OF TORMENT"

 

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With their wrath - filled riffs, powerhouse growls and the 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!

The female-fronted heavymetallers are taking their British soil by force, playing tour after tour. What’s next? Conquering Europe, that’s what next.

https://www.facebook.com/Rattlesnakesofficial

https://www.instagram.com/rattlesnakesofficial/

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2NLTVXiv1ZQNQWUphF0AwA

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

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

https://www.deezer.com/us/artist/286648

https://www.amazon.com/music/player/albums/B0DYZ7NNCY

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/rattlesnakes/1748972945

HARXSON RELEASE NEW SINGLE: "KILL THE DIABLO"

 

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Born and raised on the streets of Long Beach, CA Lance and Steve Harrison have been traveling and touring the world since 2006 thru 2021, totaling 16 years with the legendary thrash band HIRAX.

They have 2 EPs and 2 full length albums as well as a live album and DVD’s under their belts.

They’ve played and toured all over the world including Japan, South America, Mexico, Central America, and many other places.

Mike Vega joined HIRAX in 2014 and played with them until 2021 as well. 

The HarXsoN band started after there was no more room in hell.  In 2024 HarXsoN emerged back on the scene with metal and fire burning within their souls, and the riffs to Thrash Them All.

Band Members:

Lance Harrison - Guitar / Back up Vocals

Mike Vega - Drums

Steve Harrison - Bass / Lead Vocals

www.Harxson.com

Email - harxsonofficial@gmail.com

Instagram - www.instagram.com/harxson666

https://www.facebook.com/HARXSON 

NORWALK RELEASE "PSYCHO MIRROR"

 

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NORWALK is a thrash metal band located in the French Alps.

The band consists of four musicians : John : lead vocals / rhythm guitar, Byff : lead guitar, Bans : bass, Jeff : drums.

For more than 10 years now, Norwalk delivers a Thrash Prog Metal influenced by Metallica, Megadeth or even Pantera among a lot of other bands.

Their first record comes in 2011 : an EP called « Metamorpho’Z » as a reference to the original name of the band. The EP is an Old School Thrash Metalbanger and allowed the band to win a growing local fame with their live prestations.

In 2016, the second EP named « Rebirth » comes out.The 5 tracks show the indeniable evolution of the band.

This release was followed by many shows, expending Norwalk’s notoriety.

Between 2016 and 2025, Norwalk never stoped composing, writing, recording music and playing live.

In 2025, the long awaited new album finaly drops : « PSYCHO MIRROR ».

Thrash and Prog were never as visible as they are in this album, gaining another step in the band’s virtuosity.

Norwalk is now back on the road to deliver their music throught the whole world.

http://www.facebook.com/NorwalkBand/

https://norwalkband.com/

http://norwalk.bandcamp.com/

https://soundcloud.com/norwalk_band

https://open.spotify.com/artist/5HpxY0PP8FQm59flx9BtKf

https://www.amazon.com/music/player/artists/B078YH5G41/norwalk

https://music.apple.com/us/artist/norwalk/1335029311