Purchase Housecore Horror Film Festival ticketsHERE.
A homecoming weekend for horror buffs and heavy metal enthusiasts alike will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 19th – 21st, 2026 with the reemergence of The Housecore Horror Film Fest!
Serving as a supplement to the previously announced The Great NOLA Trendkill weekend, the Housecore Horror Film Fest portion of the gathering will feature horror films selected by Pantera/Down frontman Philip H. Anselmo, with special guest introductions, meet and greets, plus Housecore merch pop-ups! Housecore Horror will also host a variety of entertainment around the city of New Orleans including a special DOWN – Volume V listening party on Thursday, November 19th at the legendary Tipitina’s featuring performances by Suplecs, Spirit In The Room, and Nest.
The Housecore Horror Film Festival Standard Package Includes:
– Admission to the kickoff show at Tipitina’s on Thursday, November 19th.
– Early entry to the Lakefront Arena for films and special presentations on Friday, November 20th and Saturday, November 21st.
– Access to After Shows at Santos Bar in the historic French Quarter on Friday, November 20th and Saturday, November 21st.
– Exclusive Housecore Horror Film Festival merch bundle.
**The Housecore Horror Film Festival package does not include admission to The Great NOLA Trendkill concert.**
Additionally, Sean Yseult formerly of White Zombie, who will be releasing a new book, I’m In The Band, will be onsite for limited photo ops!
Secure an autographed copy of the book and photo opHERE.
Book pick up and photo ops will take place at the Lakefront Arena during Housecore Horror Film Festival / The Great NOLA Trendkill. Further info to follow with purchase. Watch a special video message from Philip H. Anselmo HERE.
MOSH THE ROCK ISLAND METALFEST 2027 THREE YEARS. LOUDER THAN EVER. THE WEST COAST WILL SHAKE! SUNDAY, AUGUST 8TH, 2027 FRED MILNE PARK – SOOKE, VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC
The volume is rising, the amps are humming, and the West Coast is preparing for another massive metal takeover! Following an outstanding second year that featured Juno Award-winning Anciients, Vancouver heavy hitters Arrow in the Quiver, international guests The Rising Fall (Chicago, IL) and an impressive lineup of British Columbia’s top underground metal acts. MOSH THE ROCK ISLAND METALFEST is set to return bigger, louder, and heavier than ever for its third explosive edition.
On Sunday, August 8th, 2027, MOSH THE ROCK returns to the beautiful outdoor setting of Fred Milne Park in Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC, bringing together the heavy music community for another full day of crushing riffs, thunderous drums, unforgettable performances, and West Coast metal mayhem!
What started as a celebration of Vancouver Island’s incredible underground metal scene has grown into something much bigger. MOSH THE ROCK is becoming a destination for metalheads, music lovers, families, and festival-goers from across Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, and beyond. And we’re just getting started!
Expect another unforgettable open-air festival experience featuring an awesome selection of bands bringing the heavy from across the West Coast and beyond! Special guest surprises you won’t want to miss! An incredible outdoor festival atmosphere, licensed beer garden, and food trucks serving up festival favourites, vendors, and merchandise. All-ages, family-friendly entertainment.
From crushing death metal and thrash to progressive metal, stoner, doom and everything in between, MOSH THE ROCK celebrates the diversity, passion and sheer attitude of independent heavy music.
Whether you’re a lifelong metalhead, a supporter of the underground scene, or discovering the world of heavy music for the first time, there’s a place for you at MOSH THE ROCK!
The search for the next generation of West Coast metal begins now. Band submissions for MOSH THE ROCK 2027 are officially open through November 30th, with the festival seeking exceptional independent and underground metal acts from Vancouver Island, across British Columbia, throughout Canada, and beyond. If you’ve got the songs, the drive, and the live show to leave a lasting impression, MOSH THE ROCK wants to hear what you’ve got.
MOSH THE ROCK 2027 SUNDAY, AUGUST 8TH, 2027 FRED MILNE PARK SOOKE, VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC, 12 BANDS. ONE STAGE. ONE INCREDIBLE OUTDOOR SETTING. A WHOLE LOT OF METAL!
MOSH THE ROCK isn’t just another festival. It supports independent music, brings communities together, showcases incredible talent, and proves the West Coast underground metal scene is alive, kicking, and louder than ever! THREE YEARS STRONG. THE ROCK NEVER STOPS. MOSH THE ROCK ISLAND METALFEST 2027 – BE THERE WHEN IT GETS LOUD!
Bulgarian funeral doom entity DESTRUCTION OF ORION premiere “Better Days” exclusively through No Clean Singing. The track is taken from Dimensions Of Chaos, the project’s third full-length album, due out on November 27, 2026, via Aesthetic Death on digibook CD and gatefold double LP.
The sixth track on the album, “Better Days” forms part of a deeply personal work by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Tehina Spasova, who once again handles every aspect of the project. The new record continues her exploration of grief, anguish and emotional collapse, shaping these experiences into a cohesive funeral doom journey.
Two albums in and it is easy to see that DESTRUCTION OF ORION are one of the most exciting and important new doom bands of recent years. Never straying from the pertinent characteristics of the genre, yet able to bring fresh vision and authentic interpretation of what funeral doom is.
The new album solidifies this. Dimensions of Chaos retains the abject misery that was saturated within Decreasing Brightness and the mental anguish permeating through States Of Horror.
This is an era. Like the rings within a tree, each album forms a snapshot of that moment. Dimensions Of Chaos is no different. A monument of personal catharsis. Bringing tracks with a distinctive feel and identity. Yet, working seamlessly as a whole, forming an album that should be endured together as one.
Time only accentuates grief. The whole experience heralds a decimation of emotional will. As the music fades the silence holds a mortuary chill, with a haunting sense of feeling drained and emotionally crushed. You can physically feel the destructive energy and grief that have been poured into this.
DESTRUCTION OF ORION is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Tehina Spasova, whose genius lies in her metaphysical melancholy and a skilled feel for melodies. The production and musicianship on this third album elevate it to new levels, evolving a unique and authentic sound. Like dark matter, Dimensions Of Chaos will pervade every fragment of self. Drenched in a beautiful pain, the emotion in these tracks is visceral.
The unique style of Dimensions Of Chaos will not appeal solely to fans of funeral and extreme doom. There is a universal portrayal of grief that will resonate with anyone wishing to explore their own pain and anguish.
Track list:
01. Intro 02. Retribution 03. Tomorrow 04. Acceptance 05. Entwined 06. Better Days 07. Pulchra Mortis 08. Outro
AUCTION FEATURES GUITARS & RECORDING GEAR USED ON VARIOUS APC RECORDINGS AND TOURS, AS WELL AS AN ORIGINAL PAINTING FEATURED ON THE INTERIOR OF MER DE NOMS
LOS ANGELES – A Perfect Circle’s Billy Howerdel has partnered with ANALOGr for an exclusive auction featuring instruments, recording equipment and other artifacts that stretch across Howerdel and A Perfect Circle’s history.
More than 120 pieces of gear, memorabilia and rare collectibles will be available via the auction, with bidding beginning Nov. 8, and ending on Nov. 16. A preview, including photos and video pieces with Howerdel, is available now via Analogr.com.
· Yamaha AES 1500 Guitar – Primarily used in the studio, the guitar was used on “The Noose,” “Vanishing,” and extensively throughout Thirteenth Step. Has also been used occasionally for live performances.
· Fender Tone Master Head and Cabinet – Purchased following A Perfect Circle’s first tour in support of Mer de Noms. Has been used exclusively in the studio from Thirteenth Step onward.
· Apogee Model PS 1000 – Producer Alan Moulder convinced Howerdel to purchase this, which was used extensively on Mer de Noms.
· Gibson Goldtone GA-15RV Amp – From Thirteenth Step onward, Howerdel used this amp in the studio with a bit of tour usage. Has been modified by producer Dave Friedman.
Billy Howerdel has been a driving force in alternative rock since the late 1990s. His atmospheric guitar work, layered arrangements, and meticulous production style became a defining element of the band’s sound, shaping landmark releases like Mer de Noms and Thirteenth Step, and leaving a lasting impact on modern rock.
Beyond A Perfect Circle, Howerdel has established himself as a multifaceted artist, from his early work as a guitar tech for acts like Nine Inch Nails and the Smashing Pumpkins to his solo project, Ashes Divide, and his recent solo album. His deep understanding of tone, texture, and atmosphere is reflected in the items featured in this collection, many of which were used in influential recordings and unforgettable live performances.
From studio-used guitars and outboard gear to rare memorabilia, each piece in this ArtistFirst Collection carries a story rooted in innovation, craftsmanship, and the pursuit of sonic depth.
For additional information, and to preview the auction, visit Analogr.com.
Oakland based blackened death thrashers VORLUST have officially joined the Tankcrimes family!
VORLUST is fueled by venom, pleasure, and rage. Marcelle Marais, AKA Cunnus, forged the band in 2018 out of a primal need for expression, confrontation, and release. The music digs into the violence, ecstasy, sexuality, and madness of being human, and every show is a ritual exorcism. The band includes members of Necrot, Dipygus, Bonestripper, Nite, and Vastum.
Comments Tankcrimes head Scotty Heath, “I am beyond thrilled to welcome VORLUST to the Tankcrimes family! The enthralling and alluring Cunnus is the creative visionary behind what she has coined beast metal! Wild and feral with her pack of untamed blackened death metal thrashers off the streets of Oakland. Tankcrimes freaks will recognize Sonny Reinhardt on lead guitar. We’ve worked together for over a decade with Necrot and have been friends for 25 years. Electrifying to work on another project together!”
In celebration of the partnership, VORLUST has unleashed stand-alone single, “Pleasure Drive.”
“‘Pleasure Drive’ is a speeding ticket into soaking wet ecstasy,” proclaims Cunnus. “Embrace the filth and crank it up!”
VORLUST’s “Pleasure Drive” is also available as a crystal-clear lathe cut square 7” housed in a full color double sided sleeve limited to just 100 copies.
I bought this limited edition Motörhead Iron Horse/Born To Lose 7” vinyl about 2 years ago. Motörhead is my overall favorite band ever! I love each era of Motörhead! Man, I miss this band so very much.
This collectible Motörhead 7” vinyl was released back on November 5th, 2020, via Cleopatra Records. The photos shown I took and are of the actual vinyl I own.
SIDE A: MOTORHEAD
Iron Horse/Born To Lose Recorded Live at the Roundhouse 18, February 1978 Drums: Phil Taylor, Guitar: Eddie Clarke, Bass/Vocals: Lemmy
SIDE B: LEMMY
Twist & Shout Recorded 2010 Drums: Gregg Bissonette, Guitar: Scott Ian, Bass/Vocals: Lemmy Produced by Bob Kulick & Brett Chassen
Above: back cover
Note: I found the actual release date for this 7” vinyl on the Cleopatra Records Bandcamp.
Drummer Gregg Bissonette is famous for his years recording and touring with David Lee Roth. Gregg has also toured with Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band, along with many other music acheivements. Scott Ian is the co-founder and rhythm guitarist for the legendary Anthrax.
I bought this STRATOVARIUSFuture Shock 7” vinyl on Record Store Day, back on Black Friday, November 25, 2022. This release was limited to 1,000 numbered copies. The 2 songs on this 7” are “Future Shock” and “Witch-Hunt” both taken from the 1989 debut album from STRATOVARIUS: Fright Night.
Above: back cover
I’ve kept this vinyl sealed, due to the reason I don’t play 7” releases that are collectible or limited in release. This RSD release is also serial numbered: MOV 000861. STRATOVARIUS are from Finland.
I bought this STRATOVARIUSBlack Night 7” vinyl on Record Store Day, back on Black Friday, November 25, 2022. This release was limited to 1,000 numbered copies. The 2 songs on this 7” are “Black Night” and “Night Screamer” both taken from the 1989 debut album from STRATOVARIUS: Fright Night.
Above: back cover
I’ve kept this vinyl sealed cuz I don’t play 7” releases that are collectible or limited in release. This RSD release is also serial numbered: MOV 000542. STRATOVARIUS are from Finland.
We are hitting the road in 2027 on the Love, Peace, & Rock ’N’ Roll Tour, running wild through Europe all Summer long. Rock Zone Community Members get first access to tickets starting this Wednesday, 4 November at 11a CET. To join or renew your membership, visit The-ScorpionsCommunity.com.
Following their previously released singles “Robots” and “March Or Die,” heavy metal powerhouse MYSTIC PROPHECY keeps the momentum going with the release of a brand-new music video for their latest single, “Angels Are Falling”.
Darker and more dramatic in tone, the track combines the band’s signature heavy/power metal sound with apocalyptic imagery of heaven and hell. Driven by massive guitars, powerful vocals and a soaring chorus, “Angels Are Falling” offers another taste of their highly anticipated new studio album, In Metal, set for release on November 27, 2026 via PERCEPTION – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music.
The band comments: “Angels Are Falling is with 240 bpm the fastest song Mystic have ever written and therefore also the fastest on the album.
The Church has been dealing for over a 1,000 years with how to keep its believers in check. The fear of hell is one of their main weapons they exercise on us humans. Evil outweighs the positive in our daily life and we have to struggle with it in our own way. In this, sometimes the dark and sometimes the light is what makes us what we are.”
With more than two decades of history behind it, MYSTIC PROPHECY has long established itself as one of the driving forces of the German and international heavy metal scene. Following the success of its acclaimed albums Metal Division and Hellriot, the quintet surrounding charismatic frontman R.D. Liapakis, also known for his work as a vocalist with Michael Schenker, now returns with renewed energy, a strengthened lineup and a record built to hit with maximum impact.
MYSTIC PROPHECY is entering its next era with three powerful new additions to the fold. Tommy Gun takes over bass duties, while guitarist Dan Baune, known from NWOBHM act Monument, and drummer Christophe de Combe of Belgian metallers FireForce complete the renewed lineup. Together, they inject even more power, precision and fire into the unmistakable MYSTIC PROPHECY sound.
In Metal – Track-list: 01. Robots 02. In Metal 03. March or Die 04. Don’t Run Away 05. Warhead 06. Angels Are Falling 07. When the Hammer Will Fall 08. My Inner Innocence 09. Devil’s Son 10. Warrior of Asgard
In Metal was produced by Dan Baune and R.D. Liapakis, with mixing and mastering handled by Henrik Udd. The album stays true to everything that has made MYSTIC PROPHECY a force for more than 20 years while pushing its sound firmly forward.
Fans can expect powerful, concise hooks with instant shout-along appeal, technically brilliant riffs and a hard-hitting, monstrous sound. A modern production gives the songs weight, depth and unstoppable headbanging force without sacrificing the band’s classic heavy metal spirit.
Whether on stage or on record, MYSTIC PROPHECY has always treated heavy metal as a passionate ultimate fight: no compromises, no holding back, just pure power. With In Metal, the band is ready to prove once again why it remains at the forefront of international heavy metal. In support of their upcoming album, MYSTIC PROPHECY will hit the road in late 2026, joined by special guests IRON SAVIOR and GENERATION STEEL. Find all dates listed below!
MYSTIC PROPHECY: R.D. Liapakis – Vocals Markus Pohl – Guitar Dan Baune – Guitar Tommy Gun – Bass Christophe de Combe – Drums
Alternative metal sensation ENTHEOS is pleased to unleash their spellbinding new video for the track “Hell Is A Part Of Me” from their equally enthralling new full-length Empty On The Inside, out now on Metal Blade Records.
Comments vocalist Chaney Crabb, “‘Hell is A Part of Me’ is about taking ownership of your own darkness. It’s about acknowledging those parts of yourself rather than pretending they don’t exist. So much of life can make people feel like they need to hide their darker side in order to be worthy of acceptance, but this song pushes against that idea. It’s about understanding that pain can be something that you acknowledge within yourself, but it doesn’t define who you are. For us this song feels like a statement and really encompasses the spirit of our band as a whole with catchy riffs, anthemic choruses and a heavy breakdown.”
Watch ENTHEOS’ “Hell Is A Part Of Me” video, directed by Malcolm Pugh, HERE.
Watch the band’s previously released video for “Golden Crown”HERE and “Undone”HERE.
Empty On The Inside is the most ambitious and fully realized album of ENTHEOS‘ career. Featuring vocalist Chaney Crabb (voice actress for Jill Valentine in Dead By Daylight) and multi-instrumentalist Navene Koperweis (ex-Animals As Leaders, Animosity), alongside guitarists Scott Carstairs (Fallujah) and Michael Stancel (Allegaeon), the record captures the band at their most collaborative and creatively unified.
Empty On The Inside was produced by Mark Lewis (The Black Dahlia Murder, Fallujah, Whitechapel) and mastered by Justin Sturtz at Sterling Sound. The album’s striking visual artwork was created by Zac Shiffer (Nine Inch Nails, Behemoth, Soundgarden).
The record is available on CD jewel case and digitally across all digital platforms, as well as LP in a gatefold jacket w/ insert in the following color variants:
Bloodlust Red (US) Grey w/ Black Splatter (US) Neon Green + Yellow Marble (US – Metal Injection Exclusive) Green + Blue Marble (EU) White w/ Red Splatter (EU) Neon Pink w/ Black Dust (EU) Fluorescent Pink (Band Exclusive)
ENTHEOS will return to the road in January on a North American tour supporting TesseracT with additional support from Sunborn. Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed dates below.
ENTHEOS w/ TesseracT, Sunborn: 1/07/2027 Irving Plaza – New York, NY 1/08/2027 Paradise Rock Club – Boston, MA 1/09/2027 Beanfield Theatre – Montreal, QC 1/10/2027 Concert Hall – Toronto, ON 1/12/2027 Baltimore Soundstage – Baltimore, MD 1/13/2027 The Underground – Charlotte, NC 1/15/2027 Buckhead Theatre – Atlanta, GA 1/16/2027 Beacham – Orlando, FL 1/18/2027 House of Blues – Houston, TX 1/19/2027 Echo – Dallas, TX 1/20/2027 Aztec Theatre – San Antonio, TX 1/22/2027 Nile Theater – Mesa, AZ 1/23/2027 The Belasco – Los Angeles, CA 1/24/2027 The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA 1/26/2027 Roseland Theater – Portland, OR 1/27/2027 Neptune – Seattle, WA 1/29/2027 The Depot – Salt Lake City, UT 1/31/2027 Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO
CAREER-SPANNING SET LIST HIGHLIGHTS FORTY YEARS OF REDEFINING HEAVY MUSIC
Oct. 27, 2026, Umeå, Sweden – Meshuggah return to North America in 2027, celebrating the groundbreaking band’s fortieth anniversary with an extensive tour that sees the genre-defying Swedes make their debut at Red Rocks Amphitheatre and includes outings at Oakland’s Fox Theater and the Brooklyn Paramount.
Tickets for the newly announced dates, produced by Live Nation, are on-sale this Friday, Oct. 30 at 10 a.m. local time, with an artist pre-sale beginning today at 10 a.m. pacific/1 p.m. eastern. Tickets are available at Meshuggah.net/tour. Special guests include Testament and Blood Incantation.
Citi cardmembers in the U.S. will have access to pre-sale tickets beginning Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 12:00 p.m. eastern through the Citi Entertainment program. For complete pre-sale details visit citientertainment.com.
Few bands have altered the vocabulary of heavy music as fundamentally as Meshuggah. Since forming in Umeå, Sweden, in the late ‘80s, the band has continually pushed the boundaries of metal, developing a sound built on complex rhythms, dissonance, repetition and crushing physicality that has influenced generations of musicians. Landmark albums including Destroy Erase Improve, Chaosphere, and Nothing helped redefine the possibilities of the genre, while songs such as “Future Breed Machine,” “Rational Gaze,” and “Bleed” have become touchstones for generations of musicians.
Meshuggah’s influence can he heard across progressive and technical metal, as well as in the work of countless artists inspired by their approach. Yet their music has always stood apart from the movements they helped shape. A 2018 GRAMMY-Award nomination for Best Metal Performance for “Clockworks” recognized their impact, while 2022’s Immutable reaffirmed their place at the forefront of modern metal, topping both the U.K. Rock & Metal Albums chart and Billboard’s Top Hard Rock Albums chart.
The Forty-Year Anomaly Tour dates:
February 12 Toronto, ON Coca-Cola Coliseum February 13 Laval, QC Place Bell February 16 Detroit, MI The Masonic Temple Theatre February 17 Chicago, IL The Salt Shed February 19 Minneapolis, MN The Armory February 20 Kansas City, MO The Midland Theatre February 21 Omaha, NE Steelhouse February 23 Chesterfield, MO The Factory February 24 Nashville, TN The Truth February 26 Virginia Beach, VA The Dome by Rutter Mills February 27 Baltimore, MD The Paramount February 28 Pittsburgh, PA Citizens Live at The Wylie March 2 Philadelphia, PA The Met March 3 Brooklyn, NY The Brooklyn Paramount March 5 New Haven, CT College Street Music Hall March 6 Boston, MA MGM Music Hall at Fenway April 15 Vancouver, BC PNE Forum April 16 Portland, OR Theater of the Clouds April 17 Seattle, WA Paramount Theatre April 19 Salt Lake City, UT The Union Event Center April 21 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre April 24 Oakland, CA The Fox Theater April 25 Inglewood, CA YouTube Theater April 27 Phoenix, AZ Arizona Financial Theatre April 30 Houston, TX Bayou Music Center May 1 San Antonio, TX Boeing Center at Tech Port May 2 Oklahoma City, OK The Criterion May 4 Irving, TX Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory May 6 New Orleans, LA The Fillmore May 7 Atlanta, GA Coca-Cola Roxy May 8 Daytona Beach, FL Welcome to Rockville May 9 Ft. Lauderdale, FL War Memorial May 11 Greensboro, NC Greensboro Event Center May 13 Columbus, OH Sonic Temple May 14 Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee Metal Fest
Meshuggah silhouette courtesy of the band
Meshuggah is Jens Kidman (vocals), Fredrik Thordendal (guitar), Tomas Haake (drums), Mårten Hagström (guitar), and Dick Lövgren (bass).
Feb 11 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground Feb 12 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade Feb 13 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum Feb 14 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live Feb 16 – Dallas, TX – Studio at the Bomb Factory Feb 17 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live Feb 19 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater Feb 20 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater Feb 21 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco Feb 23 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades Feb 25 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater Feb 26 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon Feb 27 – Vancouver, BC – The Pearl Mar 2 – Edmonton, AB – The Starlite Room Mar 3 – Calgary, AB – Palace Theatre Mar 5 – Winnipeg, MB – The Park Theatre Mar 8 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater Mar 9 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave Mar 10 – Lincoln, NE – Bourbon Theatre Mar 12 – St. Louis, MO – Delmar Hall Mar 13 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom Mar 14 – Chicago, IL – House of Blues Mar 15 – Cleveland, OH – House of Blues Mar 17 – Cincinnati, OH – Bogart’s Mar 19 – Pontiac, MI – Crofoot Ballroom Mar 20 – Millvale, PA – Mr. Smalls Theatre Mar 21 – Albany, NY – Empire Live Mar 22 – Toronto, ON – Opera House Mar 24 – Montréal, QC – MTELUS Mar 25 – New York, NY – Irving Plaza Mar 26 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
MISERY INDEX have released a lyric video for “Your Pain Is Nothing”, taken from the upcoming vinyl reissue of their landmark 2001 debut EP, Overthrow, due on December 15, 2026, via Time To Kill Records. Originally self-released on CD through the band’s own Anarchos Records, the EP stands as an early statement of their distinctive fusion of death metal, grindcore and hardcore, driven by relentless intensity and sharp social commentary.
“‘Your Pain is Nothing’ is a deep cut classic we decided to push forward for this timely 25th anniversary rerelease of our debut EP ‘Overthrow’. It’s a longer track that weaves through blasting verses and an even more epic chorus, standing out as a favourite track among many old school fans. We are stoked to present it now on this restored and specially mastered for vinyl version, out soon on Time to Kill Records!”.
A defining release in the early evolution of modern death-grind, “Overthrow” captured the raw energy and uncompromising vision of a newly formed band destined to become one of the genre’s most influential names. Across five relentless tracks including a blistering cover of Terrorizer‘s “Dead Shall Rise”, MISERY INDEX forged a sound that fused death metal, grindcore and hardcore with sharp social commentary and unrelenting intensity.
Originally self-released on CD through the band’s own Anarchos Records, the EP has remained a cornerstone of extreme music history for more than two decades. Now, Time To Kill Records proudly brings this essential release back to vinyl, faithfully preserving the ferocity and impact of these historic recordings. The vinyl edition also features 3 bonus tracks recorded by the band a year after the Overthrow release (which appeared on the 2002 split with Commit Suicide).
For the first time the recording is also mastered for vinyl by Virtalähde Mastering.
Side A
Manufacturing Greed
Your Pain Is Nothing
Blood On Their Hands
Pulling Out The Nails
Dead Shall Rise (Terrorizer cover)
Side B (Bonus Tracks)
My Untold Apocalypse
Alive?
Reality Distortion
Jason Nethertonadds:
“It’s been a long time since we released this back in 2001 yet it’s awesome to see how much of an impact it’s had, and its staying power has been inspiring. We often get requests for these songs to this day and we are stoked that it’s finally getting the proper treatment with a fresh vinyl master from Time to Kill”.
NOLA legends DOWN appear on the latest cover of Decibel Magazine (December 2026). The feature celebrates the band’s long-awaited new studio album, Volume V, set for release on November 20th via Nuclear Blast Records.
DOWN’s bond runs deep. For over three decades, the quintet of Philip H. Anselmo, Pepper Keenan, Kirk Windstein, Jimmy Bower, and Pat Bruders has quietly built a legacy like no other.
The guys initially crossed paths as teens in various local bands throughout New Orleans. Over the years, each musician went off and made a name for himself with Anselmo notably fronting Pantera, Keenan holding down guitar and vocals for Corrosion Of Conformity, Windstein leading Crowbar, and Bower slinging guitar in Eyehategod.
Two writing sessions yielded the bulk of material on Volume V. Upholding a tradition dating back to Down II, the members retreated to Anselmo’s home studio and their de facto clubhouse, Nodferatu’s Lair. Songs originated on the spot as they jammed face-to-face. Throughout 2025, the music naturally took shape. Keenan and Windstein chose to simultaneously record guitar together, giving the album a timeless punch.
Watch DOWN’s previously released video for “Blood Oath”HERE and “The Myth”HERE.
Volume V will be released on CD and digital formats as well as 2xLP in the following color variants:
Orange (World) Yellow + Red Galaxy (Nuclear Blast US Exclusive) Orange + Red Galaxy (Nuclear Blast EU Exclusive) * Sold Out * Black (Band Exclusive #1) * Sold Out * Clear, Black + Red Smoke (Band Exclusive #2) * Sold Out * Orange + Black Galaxy (Decibel Exclusive) * Sold Out * Smoke (Revolver Exclusive) * Sold Out * Transparent Neon Orange + Black Marble (Nuclear Blast Exclusive)
As a special bonus, Tipitinas in New Orleans will host a special DOWN – Volume V listening party on Thursday, November 19th as part of The Great NOLA Trendkill kick-off party, featuring Suplecs, Spirit In The Room, and Nest. Find more infoHERE.
In December, DOWN will headline day two (December 5th) of this year’s edition of the Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest Denver. The appearance marks the band’s first Denver appearance in over twelve years!
Tickets for all shows are on sale now. See confirmed dates below.
DOWN – Volume V Listening Party:
11/19/2026 Tipitinas – New Orleans, LA
DOWN Live – US Festival Dates:
10/24/2026 Sick New World Texas – Fort Worth, TX
11/20-21/2026 The Great NOLA Trendkill – New Orleans, LA
12/05/2026 Decibel Metal And Beer Fest – Denver, CO
Today, Hypaethral Records is pleased to unveil a special reissue of Exordium, the debut full-length from Canadian black metallers SCALDING, on limited edition CD and vinyl.
Founded in 2021 in Vancouver, British Columbia, SCALDING emerged with a singular purpose: to push black metal’s second-wave tradition toward harsher, heavier, and more expansive territory. Rooted in classic Scandinavian black metal but drawing equally from death metal, crust, and traditional heavy metal, the band has quickly established itself as one of Western Canada’s most compelling extreme metal acts.
SCALDING’s sound thrives in contrast: violent without becoming one-dimensional, atmospheric without sacrificing immediacy, and melodic without losing its bite. Furious passages of blackened aggression break open into moments of towering harmony and anthemic release, creating music that honors black metal’s foundations while refusing to remain bound by them.
That approach has earned the band opportunities to share the stage with many acclaimed heavy acts including Uada, Rotting Christ, Antichrist Siege Machine, Abbath, and Pig Destroyer, steadily building a reputation for delivering the same intensity live that defines their recordings.
Originally released in 2022 digitally, SCALDING’s debut full-length Exordium introduced the band’s vision in full: an uncompromising statement of intent that fused second-wave ferocity with a broader palette of aggression, atmosphere, and melody. Now returning on LP and CD through Hypaethral Records, Exordium stands as both the foundation of the band’s identity and the opening chapter of a rapidly evolving trajectory. The reissue also includes the band’s Skull Collapse EP.
Comments guitarist/vocalist SM, “Re-releasing Exordium brings back a lot of memories for me. From writing these songs under lock down back in 2020, to playing our first shows in 2022, this was an incredibly exciting time for SCALDING. It felt like we truly created something special out of nothing, and people were taking notice right from the get-go. I’m honored to have Exordium released on vinyl for the first time, and with the Skull Collapse EP songs included on this release as well. This is the perfect encapsulation of SCALDING‘s first chapter.”
SCALDING‘s Exordium reissue is out now on CD (Ltd. 200 pro-pressed, 4-panel digipak) and vinyl (Ltd. 200 Graphite Vinyl, ECO).
Find physical orders at the Hypaethral webstore HERE and digital orders at Bandcamp HERE.
Exordium – Track Listing:
1. Exordium
2. As Darkness Descends To Chaos
3. The Gate
4. Baku’s Realm
5. Exhaustion
6. Asunder
7. The Great Unknown
8. Back To The Grave
9. Skull Collapse
10. Exordium (Acoustic)
SCALDING: SM – guitar, vocals JD – drums JM – bass, vocals AS – lead guitar
I bought the newly released CD by The Cramps. Gravest Gravy is a listen into the roots of punk rock and psychobilly. Raw and highly addictive is this album. I highly recommend you searching out the legendary Henry Rollins and find out just how this “lost album” was resurrected. I can’t get enough of this album and only wish I was able to see The Cramps live in a club so many years ago.
This album was originally recorded back in 1977, with producer Alex Chilton.
“Until They Are Dust (Reclaimed)” is the new single release from the symphonic black metal project, VESSELES. Arriving alongside a music video, the track lands ahead of the forthcoming full length, Home (Reclaimed), scheduled to arrive on March 26, 2027.
“Until They Are Dust (Reclaimed)” now contains the haunting vocal performance of VESSELES‘ founder Valira. The song is about the growth of one’s self confidence, and the empowerment this brings, explored through the narrative of Valira’s demonic origins. In “Until They Are Dust (Reclaimed),” further worldbuilding reveals the origins of ‘The Beneath.’ The plain is described as “a horrific cursed sludge” that consumes all humans to then birth a new generation of demons.
VESSELES is an artistic outlet allowing Valira the space to express and explore who they are. Home (Reclaimed) confronts the discomfort and complexity of what ‘home’ is to someone who is not from this world. Now recorded with their own vocals, Home (Reclaimed) captures fully Valira’s origins and purpose. In addition to the vocal performance, the album is filled with piano driven leads, grandiose symphonic compositions, dissonant passages and pained progressions encapsulating their experience.
Home(Reclaimed) was produced, mixed and mastered by Nick Loiacono at Fang Studios, San Mateo, CA. The album performance was by Valira Nyvran (vocals, guitars, composition, orchestrations, lyrics), Ron Graves (bass) and Nikolas Brön (drums). Special guests include Antonio Giardina (session piano) and The Vicken Studios Orchestra (choir chants on “Eternally Within Us (Reclaimed)”). Album cover artwork is by Mark Erskine.
Home(Reclaimed)Track List:
1. Flesh Throne (Reclaimed) – 5:16 2. Eternally Within Us (Reclaimed) – 4:59 3. The Beneath (Reclaimed) – 5:14 4. Home (Reclaimed) – 6:10 5. They Wither… (Reclaimed) – 1:32 6. Until They Are Dust (Reclaimed) – 3:11 7. Scriptures Etched Into the Mind’s Pillars (Reclaimed) – 3:42 8. Perpetual Chasm of Black Mirrors (Reclaimed) – 5:02 9. This Is Not Home (Reclaimed) – 7:08
About VESSELES:
Founded in 2023, VESSELES is the sonic vessel through which Valira speaks the language of their origins. As composer, orchestrator, and architect, they craft bleak, incantatory soundscapes that fuse serrated guitars with haunted symphonic textures. Their voice, at once seething and spectral, now rises with increasing clarity, layered across both backing and lead roles in studio and on stage. This is not performance. It is possession. Through sound, they cast off the human shell and step fully into their true form: demon, exile, survivor.
VESSELES unveiled the debut EP I Am A Demon in 2024, a liturgy of identity dysphoria, rage, and revelation. The debut full length offering Home emerged from the shadows at the turn of 2026, a devastating and majestic sophomore release that delves deep into identity, belonging, and the mythos of a demon cast into the human world.
Devised as a personal vessel for Valira, a demon entity discovering their truth through music, VESSELES fuses symphonic black metal with cinematic grandeur and emotional weight. This project is not just about sound; it’s about survival, transformation, and reclaiming power in a world that was never built for them.
Credits: Composed by Valira Nyvran Performed by VESSELES
Danish metal outfit, GRADIENCE has dropped their latest video, “Vermin.” The track comes off the band’s debut full-length, Anomaly, out now on Metal Blade Records.
Guitarist/vocalist Jakob Harris comments, “‘Vermin’ is the opener for our album Anomaly, for good reason. It encapsulates everything the album represents in a flurry of riffs, rap bars, melancholic melodies and screams. It’s a personal favorite on the album for me.”
Watch GRADIENCE’s previously released videos for “Agony,” “Deathwish,” “Master To The Slave,” “White Noise,” and “Undone” HERE.
GRADIENCE has announced an eight-date debut UK tour with Survivalist starting in Huddersfield on March 2nd, 2027.
Comments Harris, “Playing the UK is a real bucket-list moment for us. We’ve drawn so much inspiration from UK bands over the years, and many of those influences found their way into the writing and sound of Anomaly. To finally bring the album to the UK and play these songs for the audience that comes from such a huge part of our musical inspiration is incredibly exciting. And we’re stoked to be doing it alongside our friends in Survivalist!”
Prior to the UK run, the band has shows booked in Denmark with Cabal in December. See all confirmed dates below.
GRADIENCE: 11/07/2026 Ålborg Metal Festival – Ålborg, DK w/ Cabal: 12/11/2026 Mejeriet – Sønderborg, DK 12/12/2026 Tapperiet – Køge, DK 12/18/2026 Radar – Århus, DK 12/19/2026 Vejle – Bygningen, DK w/ Survivalist: 3/02/2027 Parish – Huddersfield, UK 3/03/2027 Bannermans – Edinburgh, UK 3/04/2027 Head Of Steam – Newcastle, UK 3/05/2027 Fighting Cocks – Kingston, UK 3/06/2027 Bear Cave – Bournemouth, UK 3/07/2027 Fuel – Cardiff, UK
On the inaugural full-length from this shrewdly named Danish duo, the usually clear-cut boundary between apocalyptic, sludgy blackened death metal and dark urban trap-rap is thrillingly pulverized. Lines of musical convention are further blurred by disarmingly emotive and intimate vocal lines, and a vibrant sound picture heaving with glacial synths and hypnotic sonic details. At first, it might daunt and confuse those who like their boundaries clear-cut, but at the heart of GRADIENCE‘s brash and radical new sound is an authentic and heartwarming new friendship.
Anomaly is available now on CD, LP and digital formats. Preview/purchase the record at metalblade.com/gradience.
Anomaly Track Listing:
1. Vermin
2. Blame Me
3. Agony
4. Master To The Slave
5. Stains
6. Deathwish
7. Slow
8. Undone
9. A Witness
10. White Noise
11. Grimey Potential
In 2022, vocalist Gavin Mistry and guitarist Jakob Lærke Harris struck up an immediate creative rapport at a Copenhagen show for local deathcore heroes Cabal. Gavin had been signed to Sony in Denmark with his “grunge/rock/trap duo” KXDS – a project stymied by the COVID disaster. Before that, he’d been involved with an underground hip-hop label/collective. “I had gained a little performance experience and was known as the authentic trap-rapper with emotional and melodic bits,” says Gavin.
His efforts attracted the ear of Jakob, who knew he’d found a kindred soul, with a voice that he was keen to work with. “It was an immediate musical and creative match,” enthuses Jakob. “I admired Gavin’s vivid lyrics and his ease, switching between delicate melody lines and hard flows; it just opened so many doors to explore in the songwriting process.”
GRADIENCE audibly generates real “planets aligning” energy. The tension and turbulence of Jakob’s extreme metal growl finds counterintuitive new context alongside Gavin’s fierce rhythms and rhymes, further enlivened by the spontaneous crackle to the performances, not least drummer Frederik Kjelstrup Hansen’s and bassist Patrick Petersen’s hammering rhythm section.
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