KATATONIA Announce Special Tenth Anniversary Limited Double Vinyl Pressing Of THE FALL OF HEARTS ~ Releasing August 7th On Peaceville

Posted in doom metal, doom metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on June 20, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

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THE 2016 HIT ALBUM FROM THE SWEDISH LEGENDS –
PRESENTED ON 2LP PEARL DAWN VINYL

“The Fall of Hearts is an absolute jewel from start to finish” 
Decibel Magazine (USA)

Katatonia released their seismic opus, The Fall of Hearts, in 2016 to chart and media success. Reaching  #1 in the USA Heatseekers and #5 in the USA Hard Rock charts, #2 in Sweden’s Hard Rock chart, #3 in Canada’s Hard Rock chart, #4 in the UK’s Rock and Metal chart, #6 in Finland, #11 in Germany and saw success in Australia with their first ever chart entry.

WATCH THE TRAILER FOR THE FALL OF HEARTS 10THANNIVERSARY EDITION

Katatonia had worked tirelessly touring the world since 2012’s Dead End Kings, as well as expanding their fanbase through two albums on Kscope, Peaceville’s sister label. 2013 saw the release of Dethroned and Uncrowned, which exploded the core of the songs on Dead End Kings creating new moods and textures. Both releases illustrated the band’s journey toward The Fall of Hearts, which featured a more progressive sound, a sound which provoked The Guardian to refer to the band as “bridging of the gap between metal and modern prog.”

PRE-ORDER 10THANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE FALL OF HEARTS

DISC 1
A.1 – Takeover [07:09]
A.2 – Serein [04:46]
A.3 – Old Heart Falls – [04:22]
B.1 – Decima [04:46]
B.2 – Sanction [05:07]
B.3 – Residual [06:54]

DISC 2
C.1 – Serac [07:25]
C.2 – Last Song Before The Fade [05:01]
C.3 – Shifts [04:54]
D.1 – The Night Subscriber [06:10]
D.2 – Pale Flag [04:23]
D.3 – Passer [06:25]

Bonus Tracks
D.4 – Sistere [04:11]

The Fall of Hearts was the first record to feature new drummer Daniel ’Mojjo’ Moilanen with the addition of their then-recently recruited guitarist Roger Öjersson (Blindead 23, ex-Tiamat), who sprinkled some blistering solos on the album. With this release, Katatonia continued to push their musical boundaries beyond the metal scene whilst drawing in new fans from across the musical spectrum, putting them on par with peers such as Opeth and Anathema, cementing their place as one of the most revered and cherished bands in modern heavy music.

The dramatic yet desolate artwork was created by longtime designer and illustrator Travis Smith. 

This special and limited tenth anniversary pressing of The Fall of Hearts is presented on double pearl dawn vinyl and includes a gatefold sleeve.

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TSAR STANGRA Announces New Album Химните на разрушените светове (Hymns of the Broken Worlds) Out July 1, 2026, via GLOBMETAL PROMOTIONS

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on June 20, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Québec City-based Bulgarian folk and black metal band TSAR STANGRA will release their new full-length album, Химните на разрушените светове (Hymns of the Broken Worlds), on July 1, 2026 via GLOBMETAL PROMOTIONS.

Created over the course of nearly a decade, Химните на разрушените светове is the band’s most ambitious work to date. The album explores Bulgarian history, folklore, pagan ritual, exile, language, and cultural memory through a collision of black metal aggression, Balkan melody, ceremonial atmosphere, tambura, orchestration, and lyrics written in Bulgarian.

Founded by vocalist Stanislav Stefanovski, TSAR STANGRA was built around the mission of preserving Bulgarian heritage through extreme metal. On Химните на разрушените светове, that mission expands into a larger meditation on identity, displacement, and the meeting of worlds.

Written largely in Québec by musicians from different cultural and musical backgrounds, the record carries a natural tension between Bulgarian folk tradition and Western black metal, between pagan symbolism and literary sources shaped by Christian Bulgarian poets, between ancestral memory and life far from the homeland.

The album opens with “Тракийци – Черни химни за изгубените” (“Thracians – Black Hymns for the Lost Ones”), an epic invocation of Thracian memory and Bulgarian ancestry. “Хан Аспарух” (“Khan Asparuh”) follows with a martial black metal tribute to the founder of the First Bulgarian Empire, while “Черна песен” (“Black Song”) turns inward through the poetry of Dimcho Debelyanov.

The record later moves through the exile and longing of “Тъга за Юг” (“Longing for the South”), the Kukeri ritual force of “Земни стражи” (“Guardians of the Earth”), and the uncompromising pagan invocation of “Завръщането на родния бог” (“The Return of the Native God”), before closing with “Българският език” (“Bulgarian Language”), a tribute to the survival of Bulgarian language and identity.

The artwork, created by Paolo Girardi, reflects the album’s central theme of cultural collision. Kukeri, ancient masked figures from Bulgarian pagan tradition, stand before the burning Basilica of Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, one of Québec’s most recognizable Christian landmarks. The image captures the album’s vision of old ritual, new geography, ancestral memory and transformation.

Химните на разрушените светове follows TSAR STANGRA’s debut full-length Небесният ковач(Celestial Forger), the 2023 single “Черна песен” (“Black Song”), and the 2024 live album Битката за Фиорда – На живо в Сагене (The Battle of the Fjord – Live in Saguenay).

Track-list:

  1. “Тракийци – Черни химни за изгубените” (“Thracians – Black Hymns for the Lost Ones”) – 6:45
  2. “Хан Аспарух” (“Khan Asparuh”) – 6:35
  3. “Черна песен” (“Black Song”) – 4:41
  4. “Последният поход” (“The Final March”) – 3:03
  5. “Тъга за Юг” (“Longing for the South”) – 4:49
  6. “Земни стражи” (“Guardians of the Earth”) – 6:42
  7. “Завръщането на родния бог” (“The Return of the Native God”) – 3:11
  8. “Българският език” (“Bulgarian Language”) – 5:43

For fans of ROTTING CHRIST, NEGURA BUNGET, DRUDKH, MELECHESH, BATHORY, and IMMORTAL, the new album offers a deeply cultural and ritualistic take on pagan black metal.

TSAR STANGRA:

  • Stanislav Stefanovski: vocals, tambura
  • Olivier Vaillancourt-Girard: guitars
  • Samuel Paré: guitars
  • Wayne Barr: bass
  • Cindy Tecca: keyboards
  • Simon Vaillancourt-Girard: drums

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SARCATOR Sign Worldwide Record Deal With Reigning Phoenix Music

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on June 20, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Swedish metal force SARCATOR has officially signed a worldwide record deal with Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The partnership marks a significant new chapter for one of Scandinavia’s most exciting rising metal acts as it continues its relentless ascent on the international stage.

Having built a reputation through three acclaimed studio albums, explosive live performances, and a fearless approach to songwriting, SARCATOR is now preparing the next phase of its evolution together with Reigning Phoenix Music. Further details regarding the band’s upcoming fourth studio album will be revealed soon.

The band comments:

“Promising news, friends! We have officially partnered up with the German-American powerhouse Reigning Phoenix Music. As you may know, this fresh new label has already come to be the home for acts such as Opeth, Deicide & Meshuggah to name a few. So apart from being in good company, we believe this partnership will support the band as we break new ground, forward! Onwards! Stay tuned for what’s next.”

Emerging from Sweden’s thriving extreme metal underground, SARCATOR has quickly become one of the most compelling new forces in metal. Blending blackened aggression, death metal intensity, thrash energy and a strong sense of melody, the band has developed a sound they describe as “death’s rock”; a bold and dynamic expression that reflects both their roots and their continuous evolution.

Welcoming SARCATOR to the RPM roster, Reigning Phoenix Music co-founder Gerardo Martinez states:

“Every few years you run into a band that truly shakes your foundation and makes you realize that Heavy Metal will be here for eternity. That band is SARCATOR. Truly, one of the bands that will take Metal into the future and one band to pay attention to in present day. What a pleasure to have them on RPM!”

Lambros Kokkinos, who will be working closely with the band on behalf of the label throughout this next chapter, adds:

“The exciting thing about SARCATOR is that it still feels like a secret. The kind of band you discover before everybody else does. And I have a feeling that 10 years from now, we’ll look back at this moment and be very happy we were there early.”

Between the ages of just 14 and 20, the members of SARCATOR released their first demo tape, Visions of Purgatory, through Redefining Darkness Records in 2019. Only two years later, the band received a nomination for Best Rock/Metal Album at Sweden’s prestigious P3 Guld Awards for its self-titled debut album, released in 2020.

Following the release of the second album Alkahest via Black Lion Records in 2022, SARCATOR expanded its live activities, quickly establishing a reputation for fierce, blackened performances that continue to captivate audiences across Europe and beyond.

The third studio album Swarming Angels & Flies, released in early 2025 via Century Media Records, represented a major artistic and career milestone, further expanding the band’s reach and recognition through touring with the likes of Hellripper, 1349, Midnight, and others, as well as earning a nomination for “Best Hard Rock/Metal Album” at Sweden’s Grammis Awards (other nominees were Sabaton, The Haunted, The Hellacopters and winners Ghost).

Now entering a new era with Reigning Phoenix Music, SARCATOR is preparing to unveil its fourth studio album in 2026, reinforcing their position among the leading names of a new wave of Scandinavian extreme metal!

SARCATOR:
Mateo Tervonen – Guitar / Vocals
Leo Buchalle – Guitar
Jesper Rosén – Drums

SARCATOR Live Dates:
17.07.2026 Ponteareas (Spain) – Arcanxo Festival
28.07.2026 Munich (Germany) – Backstage / Free & Easy with Sacred Reich
30.07.2026 Hamburg (Germany) – MS Stubnitz with Sacred Reich
31.07.2026 Berlin (Germany) – Lido with Sacred Reich
06.08.2026 Schlotheim (Germany) – Party.San Festival
26.09.2026 Emden (Germany) – Coast Rock Festival

And more shows to follow soon…

More on SARCATOR:
www.sarcator.com
https://www.facebook.com/sarcatorband | https://www.instagram.com/sarcator/
https://www.tiktok.com/@sarcator

More on RPM:

reigningphoenixmusic.com | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube

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LAZARUS EFFECT: Former Symphony X Bassist Thomas Miller Launches New Solo Project And Signs With Sensory Records ~ Debut Album Due This Year

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on June 19, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

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Prominent progressive metal label Sensory Records proudly announces the signing of LAZARUS EFFECT, the new solo project of former Symphony X bassist Thomas Miller.

“I’m very excited to announce, after years of contemplating and eventually writing and recording my first solo project, the signing to Sensory Records,” Miller writes. “After speaking and collaborating with Ken Golden, I’ve decided it’s the perfect team to launch the CD and start the promotions for a Fall 2026 release. I met Ken in 1998, while still in Symphony X, and always had it in the back of my mind that, if I did decide to record and release an album, he’d be at the top of the list.”

“I hope everyone is as excited as I am. Between recording with some of my old friends and bandmates to finding the perfect match in Sensory Records to give it the proper attention and promotional care I was hoping for. So, the new chapter has begun, and I’m looking forward to a prosperous future relationship with Sensory Records and re-connecting with the old fans as well as new ones. Stay tuned.”

Label owner Ken Golden states, “I was a fan of Symphony X early on and met Thomas back in 1998. Those Symphony X albums were part of my introduction into the world of progressive metal and instantly won me over. Thomas was a vital part of the band’s sound, and I feel that the LAZARUS EFFECT project is going to surprise and excite fans of Symphony X and Thomas’ brilliant bass work.”

Thomas Miller started his music career in central New Jersey and played in numerous cover and original bands influenced by progressive bands from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1986, he met Michael Romeo, a local progressive and classically influenced guitarist, whom he then recorded and played out in several bands with. In 1994, they formed Symphony X and recruited the rest of the band members to complete the lineup and sign with Japanese record label, Zero Records.

After international critical acclaim for their albums Symphony X, Damnation Game, The Divine Wings Of Tragedy, Twilight In Olympus, and A Prelude To The New Millenium, they did various tour dates in Japan, Europe, and NYC. Shortly afterwards, due to personal issues, Thomas stepped away from the band.

Continually writing and recording on various projects and honing his writing skills, Miller collaborated on a recording project with vocalist Hollywood How Portney in 2017, who had recorded with several local bands and labels including Megaforce Records. After interactions with fans over the years and realizing his chemistry with How, he decided to start writing for the LAZARUS EFFECT project.

He then asked Michael Romeo and Michael Pinnella to lend their recording talents to the project, and then Eric Rachel, producer of Symphony X’s first six albums, to mix and master the album. The result is music and lyrics inspired by majestic themes, progressive metal, and various musical overtones.

With the album fully complete, Thomas is now starting to promote the release of the album and working in collaboration with The Lasers Edge Group’s distribution and promotional team. The LAZARUS EFFECT debut is currently being finalized for release early this Fall. Expect additional details, previews of the album, and more to begin posting during the Summer.

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Montreal Tech-Death VOLUBILIS Unleashes Its Next Sci‑Fi Epic With New Single “Le Flamboiement Stellaire”

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on June 19, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

L-R – Shawn Hillman (Fretless bass) | Miguel Marcheterre-Pina (Guitar) | André Dubien (Vocals) | Photo Credit – Jade Weeles & Miguel Marcheterre-Pina

Debut Album Theasterion Out July 2026

Montréal’s rising technical death‑metal force Volubilis announces the release of their second single, “Le Flamboiement Stellaire,” the follow‑up to their first single “Ashes & Embers” and the latest preview of their upcoming debut conceptual full‑length Theasterion, arriving July 10th, 2026.

Founded in 2020 by Afro‑Canadian multi‑instrumentalist and world‑builder Miguel Marcheterre‑Pina, Volubilis has evolved from a pandemic‑era bedroom project into one of Canada’s most promising new progressive and technical metal acts. Joined by André Dubien (vocals), Jacob Collins(drums), Alexis Rioux (guitar), and Shawn Hillman (fretless bass), the band has quickly gained recognition for its intricate musicianship, ambitious storytelling, and immersive sci‑fi universe.

“Le Flamboiement Stellaire” serves as the album’s opening chapter, both musically and narratively. Written with the intention of becoming a tech‑death anthem, the track explodes with prestissimo riffing, melodious solos, and relentless blast beats. It is also the only song on the album written in French, grounding the band’s conceptual universe in Québec’s metal identity.

“Le Flamboiement Stellaire was written to purposefully become a metal hit. With prestissimo, intricate riffs, melodious solos and blasting drums, the song is an homage to tech‑death’s best acts. We insisted on writing lyrics in French to make it a veritable testimony of Québec’s vernacular metal,” says Miguel Marcheterre‑Pina

Lyrically, the single introduces the prophecy at the heart of Theasterion, the foretelling of a catastrophic supernova, the political fracture it creates within a human colony, and the mercenaries who flee to the hostile planet Theasterion in search of survival.

Listen to “Le Flamboiement Stellaire” at the following links:

Lyric Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_DXs3fYcgw

Add to your Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/track/4KEBCN1yM2mLJwp9ME6GF4

Track Listing:
1. Le Flamboiement Stellaire (5:16)
2. Theasterion (6:30)
3. Homo Cumulus (5:48)
4. Ashes & Embers (4:50)
5. The Prism (4:01)
6. Unukhalai Supernova (6:24)
Total Album Length: 33min

A sweeping sci‑fi epic told through six tracks, Theasterion blends technical death metal, progressive structures, neoclassical flourishes, and cinematic world‑building. The album explores humanity’s collapse, interplanetary survival, and the enigmatic Homo Cumulus, an anthropoid species native to Theasterion.

Musically, the record pushes Volubilis’ songwriting into more complex, immersive territory, with influences ranging from Beyond Creation, Vale of Pnath, and Obscura to Ne Obliviscaris and neoclassical composition.

Album pre-order/pre-save available at the following links:

Digital pre-save: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/volubilis1/theasterion

Bandcamp: https://volubilisband.bandcamp.com/album/theasterion

Album Band Line-up:
Miguel Marcheterre-Pina – Rhythm, lead and acoustic guitars, composition, concept art, lyrics.
Shawn Hilman – Fretless Bass, Contrabass
André Dubien – Vocals, lyrics on songs 03 & 06.
Jacob Collins – Drums
Alexis Rioux – Guest solos on songs 01, 02, and 03.
Michelle Gao: Violin, viola on song 06

Live Band Line-up:
Miguel Marcheterre-Pina – Guitar, backing vocals
Shawn Hilman – Fretless Bass
André Dubien – Vocals
Jacob Collins – Drums
Alexis Rioux – Guitar

More info: 

​https://bio.site/volubilis​

​https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093419962099​

https://www.instagram.com/volubilisband/

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STORMHAMMER Release Music Video For New Single “Scars Of The Abyss”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, norwegian black metal with tags , , , , , , on June 18, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

German power metal force STORMHAMMER have released a music video for their brand-new single “Scars Of The Abyss“. Combining crushing riffs, soaring melodies and a gripping atmosphere, the track delivers a powerful metal statement that perfectly showcases STORMHAMMER’s unmistakable sound.

Commenting on the song, bassist and backing vocalist Horst Tessmann states:

“Scars Of The Abyss is one of the songs that best reflects the blend of old-school power metal and modern heaviness that defines this album.”

Stream the single here: 

https://stormhammer.rpm.link/scarsPR

Watch the official music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rawNaVVzmXs

With “Scars Of The Abyss”, STORMHAMMER unleash another impressive preview of their forthcoming studio album Wrath Of The Hammer, released on July 17 via ROAR – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music. Blending anthemic choruses, dynamic musicianship and emotionally charged songwriting, the band once again demonstrates their ability to merge classic power metal traditions with contemporary heaviness and depth.

Pre-order Wrath Of The Hammer at:

https://stormhammer.rpm.link/wrathalbumPR

Track-list:
1. Beware
2. Wrath Of The Hammer
3. Ashes Of The Throne
4. Light In The Dark
5. Wheels Of Eternity
6. Guardians Of The Night
7. Veil Of Fire
8. Scars Of The Abyss
9. Shattered Dominion
10. The Dune

STORMHAMMER:
M.Nox – Vocals
Phil Meyer – Guitar, Backing Vocals
Christos Efstathiou – Guitar
Ashley Guest – Drums
Horst Tessmann – Bass, Backing Vocals

Connect With STORMHAMMER:
Website: https://www.stormhammer.de/

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

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

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Some Metal & Rock Nuggets To Share ~ From Helloween, KISS, NorthFork… to The Soap Girls!

Posted in alternative rock, classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on June 17, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo credit: Helloween X timeline

Five years ago today, (June 17), the iconic power metal pioneers HELLOWEEN released their self-titled studio album! I can never get enough of this band. Pumpkins United! 🎃🤘🏻

Photo credit: Trend PR

Today, Tuolumne, California’s NorthFork have released their new single: “Tell Me.” This song flat-out rocks! It’s a breakup song that’s relevant and is sure to please arena rock enthusiasts. NorthFork are worth checking out if you’re into rock country and/or rock music that’s blue-collar and not pretentious.

 “Tell Me” is now available to stream and download worldwide on all major music platforms.

On June 17, 1977, the super legendary KISS released their sixth studio album, Love Gun, via Casablanca Records. This multi-platinum album includes the classics: I Stole Your Love, Love Gun, Plaster Caster and Shock Me (the first KISS song sung by Ace Frehley on album).

Shown: Camille of The Soap Girls – photo credit: Stone/Metal Odyssey

Last Friday night on June 12th, my friends and I went to see the amazingly talented alternative rock band The Soap Girls! They performed at Cosmo Joe’s Atomic Lounge in downtown Dayton, Ohio. This was my third time seeing this electric rockin’ duo!

Sisters Noemie (bass) and Camille Debray (guitar) are from South Africa and were born to rock the stage, create chaos and take names! They’re both kind souls and I look forward to seeing them again!

Shown: Noemie Debray – photo credit: Stone/Metal Odyssey

Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to look, I appreciate all! Metal be thy name – Stone

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SEA SLEEPER – Unleashes New Single “Lunar Degenerates” From Forthcoming Album Burden of Antlers

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , on June 17, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Watch “Lunar Degenerates” HERE! https://youtu.be/qpiheAsPgTk

Heavy, atmospheric, and built for maximum neck damage, SEA SLEEPER return with their new single, “Lunar Degenerates,” the latest preview of their forthcoming sophomore album, Burden of Antlers, set for release on September 18, 2026.

“Lunar Degenerates” captures the band at their most visceral and dynamic, fusing classic crunchy, bang-your-head riffage with the expansive progressive weight that has become a defining part of SEA SLEEPER’s sound. The track also leans into the band’s long-running Mastodon influence, particularly the Crack the Skye-esque textures that have surfaced across both of their albums.

The band calls “Lunar Degenerates” “easily the funnest song on the record to play,” pointing to its high-energy riffs, shifting atmosphere, and explosive return from an ambient passage back into the main riff as one of the song’s standout moments.

With its mix of brute force, spacey atmosphere, and locked-in rhythmic power, “Lunar Degenerates” offers another glimpse into the world of Burden of Antlers, an album that promises to expand SEA SLEEPER’s sonic range, while staying rooted in the crushing, riff-forward heaviness that first defined them.

Burden of Antlers – Track-list:

  1. Machines of the Bombing Run 
  2. Manifestor 
  3. Lunar Degenerates 
  4. Abysmal Trench 
  5. Burden of Antlers 
  6. They’ll Miss You 
  7. Coma 
  8. Husk 

About SEA SLEEPER:

With a passion for death and post metal, SEA SLEEPER infuse their heavy sound with an array of genre influences to produce something more dynamically extreme. The band formed in 2019 comprised of Jesse Cooley (guitar/lead vocals), Shane Cooley (drums/vocals), and Nick Kessler (bass/vocals), with Tony Spradlin (lead guitar/vocals) subsequently completing the line-up in 2022. 

The debut EP Nihilism was released independently in 2019, followed by their acclaimed debut album Nostophobia. Released in 2021 via Metal Assault Records, Nostophobia garnered notable recognition achieving the #7 spot for album of the year at GBHBL in 2021, as well as seeing the band become a Top Selling Bandcamp artist in the same year.

Connect With SEA SLEEPER:

Official Website: https://seasleeper.bandcamp.com

Bandcamp: https://seasleeper.bandcamp.com

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

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

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COMPLEXANT Announce Debut Full-Length Apex ~ New Song Now Streaming

Posted in Black Metal, Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on June 16, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Blackened death machine COMPLEXANT has arrived. These Australian extremists are poised to unleash their first-ever full-length album, Apex.

The album boasts 10 tracks of brilliantly violent riffing fueled by percussive intensity and unearthly vocals. Following a collection of critically-acclaimed singles and 2023’s A Rite of Passage EP, COMPLEXANT is set to cement their status in the global metal community with Apex.

The band has launched the video for the album’s first single, “No Angels Weep.”

“A tale of vengeance, revenge and killing the false friends who scheme against you, when paranoia turns into reality,” says vocalist Dan Greigsy about the song. “Murdered one by one with an old gardening tool, then buried in the backyard. You have freed yourself from your living burden, but you are now haunted by a rotting garden sprouting from your sins”

Watch the video for “No Angels Weep” at: youtu.be/GcuHJj4bgoQ

Apex is due out on July 31 via Bleeding Art Collective in partnership with Blood Blast Distribution.

Stream more from COMPEXANT on Spotify and Apple Music.

Track-listing: 
1) Apex

2) No Angels Weep

3) Afterlife

4) Swing Myself To Sleep

5) Critical Mass

6) Heretical Supremacy

7) Cyclops

8) Eye For An Eye

9) No Hope For Humanity

10) No Hope For Sanctuary

Vocals on Apex were tracked by Joey Marsh at Beyond the Marsh Studios, with guitars and bass tracked by Shannon Zivkovic. The album was mixed and mastered by Christian Donaldson (Cryptopsy, Suffocation, Shadow of Intent, Ingested). Cover art created by Matt Priso.

Line-up:

Shannon Zivkovic – Guitar
Gavin Bradley – Guitar
Dan Greigsy – Vocals
Chris Tuckley – Bass
Seb Su – Drums

BIO: COMPLEXANT bring together members from across Australia to deliver a vicious blend of Death Metal and Black Metal.

Drawing influence from bands such as Behemoth, Suffocation, Emperor and Nile, they have been touring nationally since 2022 while steadily building their catalogue with a string of singles and an EP. Since the bands inception they have shared the stage with international titans Cryptopsy, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Signs Of The Swarm, Within Destruction, and Disentomb.

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HULDER Reveals New Single/Video “View From Nemeton” ~ Impending Third Album, VERBOLGEN, Out Aug 7th Via 20 Buck Spin

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on June 16, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by © Liana Rakijian

Dark black metal project HULDER has released “View From Nemeton,” the lead single and accompanying music video from their forthcoming album Verbolgen, due August 7th, via 20 Buck Spin (North America) and Season of Mist (World ex-North America). The single opens the album’s campaign and marks the first visual statement from what stands as the project’s most fully realized work to date.

“Captured on analog mediums in the forests of the Pacific Northwestern landscape and woven together by Liana Rakijian and Hulder, ‘View From Nemeton’ serves as a glimpse from the eye of the otherworld,” the band states.

“View From Nemeton” moves through the ceremonial and the spectral, its lyrics evoking a sacred site in the realm of the otherworld where the living and the dead converge: “In realm of the otherworld where undead and living shall meet / View from Nemeton as veil of soma is thinned.” The track builds on a foundation of layered riffing and atmospheric density, anchored by the recurring incantation “Bone to Bone / Limb to Limb / Blood to Blood,” before opening into sequences of hurdy-gurdy and keys that widen the piece’s ceremonial register.

Pre-Order Verbolgen: 

https://orcd.co/hulderverbolgen

“VIEW FROM NEMETON” MUSIC VIDEO: 
https://youtu.be/Q2gttZHbJsw

Emerging from the Pacific Northwest, HULDER built a devoted following across a series of releases marked by their commitment to ancient craft, uncompromising production, and a sound rooted in the Northern European black metal tradition. 

Verbolgen sees the project expand its instrumental palette: drawing in hurdy-gurdy from KELD (Majesties, Obsequiae, Celestiial) and split drum contributions from VAPULA and VROLOK (Aeternus, Gorgoroth), while sharpening the dual creative core that has defined its most compelling work.

Verbolgen Track-list:

  1. Drie Raven (Intro) (2:18)
  2. The Crowning (6:28)
  3. Thy Binding Oath (5:38)
  4. Verbolgen (4:01)
  5. …And We Shall Sing (6:01)
  6. In Blood and In Earth (7:09)
  7. Den Nacht Zijn Lied (6:45)
  8. View From Nemeton (5:23)
  9. The Glow of Dawn (4:48)

Full runtime: 48:33

In support of the forthcoming release, HULDER will embark on a North American tour in August with DIMMU BORGIR, HYPOCRISY and SUFFOCATION. Tickets are available at: https://hulder-official.com/pages/shows.

HULDER North American Tour Dates:

Aug 7 – New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square
Aug 8 – Worcester, PA @ The Palladium
Aug 10 – Toronto, ON @ History
Aug 11 – Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
Aug 13 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora Theater
Aug 14 – Chicago, IL @ The Vic Theatre
Aug 15 – Minneapolis, MN @ The Fillmore
Aug 18 – Denver, CO @ The Mission Ballroom
Aug 21 – San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
Aug 23 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Novo

Line-up:
Hulder – Voice, Electric Guitars, Keys, Acoustic Guitars
Necreon – Bass, Voice
Keld – Hurdy Gurdy, Electric Guitars, Keys (session)
Vapula – Drums (session)
Vrolok – Drums (session)

Follow HULDER:
Website: https://www.hulder-official.com
Bandcamp: https://hulder.bandcamp.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jTw0xPTe-9yYzXG3Tczpw
Nightshift Merch (US): https://www.nightshiftmerch.com/pages/hulder
Impericon Merch (EU): https://www.impericon.com/collections/hulder
Direct Merch: https://direct-merch.com/collections/hulder
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HulderUS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hulder_official
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/65vrcJ67suxLePeEhUtLLo
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/hulder/1476065947
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/10269338
Tidal: https://tidal.com/artist/7780388

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CHRISTIAN MISTRESS w/ THE LORD WEIRD SLOUGH FEG California Dates Announced!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on June 16, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Tour Poster by Annick Giroux / Photo by Johnny DeLacy

Olympia (WA) – Cult Metallers Christian Mistress will hit the road this coming Thursday, June 18 for the first of four California dates with The Lord Weird Slough Feg!

Dates are as follows:

June 18 San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

w/ Tzimani

June 19 Los Angeles, CA @ Catch One – w/ Intranced and Dirty Tricks

June 20 Sacramento, CA @ The Colonial Theatre – w/ Anvil

June 21 San Francisco @ Bottom of the Hill – w/ Funeral Chant

Ticketing info at: 

https://linktr.ee/christianmistress

Stream the latest Cruz Del Sur Music releases from both bands:

Christian Mistress:

christianmistress.bandcamp.com/album/children-of-the-earth

The Lord Weird Slough Feg:

thelordweirdsloughfeg.bandcamp.com/album/traveller-supplement-1-the-ephemeral-glades

cruzdelsurmusic.com/store

Photo by Christian Mistress

facebook.com/ChristianMistress

instagram.com/christianmistress

facebook.com/sloughfegofficial

instagram.com/sloughfegofficial

facebook.com/cruzdelsurmusic

instagram.com/cruzdelsurmusic

cruzdelsurmusic.bandcamp.com

Source: ClawHammer PR

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AZELS MOUNTAIN Unveil “Bezdroża Jałowe” Ahead of Album Release

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on June 16, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Echa Krwi available to pre-order via Pagan Records

Polish black metallers Azels Mountain have released a new video, created by Zaćma Visual Studio, ahead of the release of their third full-length album, Echa Krwi, scheduled to arrive on 26th June via Pagan Records.

Watch “Bezdroża Jałowe”: 

https://youtu.be/XPAvCNyXovE?si=8AuU2y1y2kV3essw

Pre-orders are also now available via Pagan Records:

On this new album, Azels Mountain continues its descent into darker and more reflective territories, channelling themes of memory, blood, sacrifice and transcendence through a colder, more expansive musical expression shaped by both mystic reflection and the lingering shadows of more recent historical experience. 

Compared to previous releases, Echa Krwi is a more mature and culturally rooted vision. Beyond the foundations of underground black metal, the album draws inspiration from classical Polish music, literature and the spiritual atmosphere woven through the nation’s artistic heritage.

Echoes of melancholy, longing, pride, and existential struggle permeate the compositions, giving the record a distinctly Polish character. The result is an album that channels the spirit of forgotten landscapes, ancestral memory, and the restless soul embedded within Polish culture itself, transforming Echa Krwi into something both deeply personal and timeless.

Sirkis completed the artwork for the new album, while Zaćma Visual Studio handled photography. Renowned designer Christophe Szpajdel crafted the band’s refreshed logo. On the production front, the material was recorded at M23 Studio, with mixing and mastering duties executed by Satanic Audio.

Track-list:
1. Intro
2. Wschód
3. Bezdroża Jałowe
4. Ku Szczytom i Cieniom
5. Pieśń Wrony
6. Pomrok Czasów
7. Rytuał Zapomniany
8. Sen o Polach Bezkresnych
9. Nikt Nie Woła
10. Pustka

Formed in 2013, Azels Mountain emerged from the shadows of the Polish underground with a vision rooted in spiritual symbolism and the raw essence of black metal. Drawing inspiration from Slavic heritage, mysticism, death, and anti-religious contemplation, the band crafts music steeped in cold atmosphere, hypnotic melodies, and fierce aggression.

Their sound balances the spirit of classic black metal with hypnotic, ritualistic compositions and mystic atmosphere. Across releases such as Góra milczenia (2016) and Wieczny sen (2019), Azels Mountain established a distinct identity built on melancholic depth, grim intensity and uncompromising style.

Azels Mountain will perform at Gothoom Festival in Slovakia, 24-25 July 2026.

Azels Mountains:
Wokale, teksty: Nauthiz Nihilist
Gitara, teksty: Ottir
Gitara, wokale wspierające: Roger
Bass, wokale wspierające: Bart
Perkusja: Sławomir

Azels Mountain online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063736590794#
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/azelsmountain
Bandcamp: https://azelsmountain.bandcamp.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6MFJpYAEp8GXg7hO3DG6AZ?si=5TIhIYjKQ2ei_cnddneF7Q

Pagan Records:
Website / Shop: https://www.pagan-records.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paganrecords
Bandcamp: https://paganrecords.bandcamp.com
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/paganrecords
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pagan.records/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/user/knxur7q2nz7w1he6qqq60ssq5?si=439870fe0b3d4918

Source: 3nation

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GRIM LEGION (Members of EVOKEN & CONDITION CRITICAL) to Release Harbingers Of Death on July 10th via Horror Pain Gore Death

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on June 15, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Single & Pre-orders live now

Horror Pain Gore Death Productions are set to release the new album from New Jersey’s old school Death Metal veterans GrimLegion. Harbingers Of Death is up now for pre-order and will be released July 10th on CD and Digital formats along with merch. Grim Legion features members of Evoken and Condition Critical. 

Following up on the acclaimed 2014 album Unholy Resurrection, New Jersey’s GrimLegion (formed back in 1988) return from the grave once again to unleash more vicious old school Death Metal insanity. Harbingers Of Death showcases 10 punishing tracks of sheer brutality and crushing torment for real ones only! The current Grim Legion lineup consists of John Paradiso (Evoken), Randy Cavanaugh (Evoken), Ryan Donato (Condition Critical), Markus Misery (Fatal Array) and Devlin Bane (Godzero, Nucleus, Fatal Array).

FFO: Asphyx, Autopsy, Cianide, Coffins, Disma, Fleshcrawl, Funebrarum, Grave, Incantation and Undergang.

TRACK-LISTING:

1. Mutilation Scream

2. Found Dead

3. Planet Of The Dead

4. Seraphic Decay

5. Sentenced To Oblivion

6. Descend Into Hell

7. Harbingers Of Death

8. Undead And Buried

9. Slaughter Of Kings

10. Suicide Salvation

Listen to the single “Found Dead” at: youtu.be/XBMRbMDKk8A

Pre-order the CD for only $10 at: https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/grim-legion-harbingers-of-death-cd

Pre-order the Digital Download for only $6.66 at: https://hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/harbingers-of-death

Pre-save this release on Spotify at: https://ffm.to/grimlegion

Pre-order the T-Shirt for only $20 at: https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/grim-legion-harbingers-of-death-t-shirt

Horror Pain Gore Death Productions:

www.horrorpaingoredeath.com

https://shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com

hpgd.bandcamp.com

www.facebook.com/horrorpaingoredeath

www.instagram.com/horrorpaingoredeath

open.spotify.com/user/horrorpaingoredeath

Source: ClawHammer PR

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WHITECHAPEL Announces Special 20th Anniversary Headlining Tour This Fall ~ Tickets On Sale Now

Posted in deathcore, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on June 14, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Alex Morgan

WHITECHAPEL will celebrate their 20th anniversary with a special North American headlining tour this Fall where they‘ll perform songs from their entire discography! Presented by Live Nation, the trek will commence on November 11th in Atlanta, Georgia and run through December 18th in Pelham, Tennessee. Support will be provided by Chelsea Grin, The Acacia Strain, and Netherwalker.

Comments WHITECHAPEL guitarist Alex Wade, “We are excited to announce our 20th Anniversary Tour taking place this Fall. We would have never believed we would have made it 20 years after we started this band in 2006, but here we are celebrating it, and we are proud that we are undertaking our largest headline tour to date to commemorate that. Joining us will be our friends who need no introduction, Chelsea Grin and The Acacia Strain, along with deathcore up and comers, Netherwalker. We will be playing songs from our entire discography, no albums left out, so if you want to see us play our longest set in the biggest venues we’ve ever played, get your tickets now and don’t miss out!”

WHITECHAPEL w/ Chelsea Grin, The Acacia Strain, Netherwalker:
11/11/2026 Tabernacle – Atlanta, GA
11/13/2026 House Of Blues – Buena Vista, FL
11/14/2026 House Of Blues – North Myrtle Beach, SC
11/16/2026 The Fillmore Charlotte – Charlotte, NC
11/17/2026 Roxian Theatre Presented by Citizens – Mckees Rocks, PA
11/19/2026 Nevermore Hall – Baltimore, MD
11/20/2026 Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ
11/21/2026 The Palladium – Worcester, MA
11/22/2026 MTELUS – Montreal, QC w/ Carcosa **
11/24/2026 HISTORY – Toronto, ON w/ Carcosa **
11/25/2026 Royal Oak Music Theatre – Royal Oak, OH
11/28/2026 Riviera Theatre – Chicago, IL
11/29/2026 The Fillmore – Minneapolis, MN
12/01/2026 Ogden Theatre – Denver, CO
12/03/2026 The Union Event Center – Salt Lake City, UT
12/04/2026 Treefort Music Hall – Boise, ID
12/05/2026 Showbox SoDo – Seattle, WA
12/07/2026 Channel 24 – Sacramento, CA
12/08/2026 House Of Blues – Anaheim, CA
12/09/2026 The Van Buren – Phoenix, AZ
12/11/2026 The Aztec Theatre – San Antonio, TX
12/12/2026 Diamond Ballroom – Oklahoma City, OK
12/13/2026 House Of Blues – Houston, TX
12/14/2026 House Of Blues – Dallas, TX
12/16/2026 The Andrew J. Brady Music Center – Cincinnati, OH
12/18/2026 The Caverns – Pelham, TN
** No Netherwalker

Hymns In Dissonance, WHITECHAPEL’s most recent studio recording released last Spring via Metal Blade Records, finds the band reinventing themselves, going darker, deeper and heavier than ever before.

Hymns In Dissonance is available now on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.For orders, visit https://lnk.to/HymnsInDissonance. Find merch bundles and band exclusive vinyl at: whitechapel.merchnow.com.

WHITECHAPEL:
Phil Bozeman – vocals
Ben Savage – lead guitar
Alex Wade – rhythm guitar
Zach Householder – guitar
Gabe Crisp – bass
Brandon Zackey – drums

https://www.whitechapelband.com

https://www.instagram.com/whitechapelband

https://www.facebook.com/whitechapelband

https://www.metalblade.com

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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SCATTER – Incinerating Debut EP From Texas/Alaska-Based Thrash Metal Trio, Tech Hell Cyber Thrash, Out Now

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on June 14, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

photo by Bartek Krawczyk

Stream SCATTER’s Tech Hell Cyber Thrash HERE.

Tech Hell Cyber Thrash, the incinerating debut from Texas and Alaska-based thrash metal trio SCATTER, is out now and can be streamed in its shredding entirety.

Born out of pandemic hacker movie marathons and late nights soldering together guitar pedal clones, SCATTER is the brainchild of Spenser Hodge and a love letter to 90s cyberpunk and hacker culture. Spenser enlisted Texas guitar wizard Ruben Cantu and longtime Alaskan collaborator Justin Rodda to help realize this vision.

The first material born of this collaboration now arrives with SCATTER’s debut EP, Tech Hell Cyber Thrash, a ripping and diverse collection of songs that run the gamut from classic death metal brutality to throwback speed metal harmonized leads, wrapped up in a paranoid, bloodsoaked thrash metal treatise on the interconnected hell world we call Earth. Deploying five incinerating tracks in under nineteen minutes, Tech Hell Cyber Thrash was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Greg Wilkinson at Earhammer Studios in Oakland, California (Autopsy, Vastum, Necrot) and completed with artwork by Matt Stikker (Metallica, Power Trip, Billy Strings).

Tech Hell Cyber Thrash is out now digitally through SCATTER and on cassette via Immortal Jaw Recordings limited to 50 copies. Unleash hell HERE.

https://cyberthrash.org

https://scatterthrash.bandcamp.com

https://immortaljaw.com

https://www.instagram.com/immortal_jaw

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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LEFT TO DIE Shares “Witch Of Hell” Single From Debut Full-Length, Initium Mortis, Set To Drop July 17th On Relapse Records

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on June 14, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by George Chalupa

Recent Relapse Records signees LEFT TO DIE will unleash their debut full-length, Initium Mortis, on July 17th. Today, the band shares the album’s second single, “Witch Of Hell,” which originates back to some of Death’s earliest live demos!

Comments Terry Butler (Obituary, ex-Death), “‘Witch Of Hell’ is a straight up banger. No frills, old-school death metal at its finest. This is how it’s done and it would be a blueprint for future death/thrash bands!”

Stream “Witch Of Hell” on the Relapse YouTube Channel HERE and on all streaming services HERE.

Stream previously released lead single “Archangel” HERE.

Initium Mortis sees the supergroup – including original Death members Terry Butler (Obituary) and Rick Rozz (Massacre) – joining gore metal pioneer Matt Harvey (Exhumed, Gruesome) and Gus Rios (Gruesome) to capture the morbid depths of Death’s early catalog.

Initium Mortis will be released on CD, LP, cassette, and digital formats. Find preorders at Relapse.com HERE.

Cover art by Dan Goldsworthy

Initium Mortis – Track Listing:

1. Legion Of Doom

2. Archangel

3. Power Of Darkness

4. Zombie

5. Witch Of Hell

6. Rise Of Satan

7. Summoned To Die

8. Mantas

9. Slaughterhouse

10. Death By Metal

https://www.instagram.com/left_to_die_official/

https://www.facebook.com/lefttodiedeathmetal

https://lefttodiedeathmetal.bandcamp.com

https://www.relapse.com

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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CASTLE RAT Summon The Beasts Fall US Tour 2026 – Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on June 13, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From Castle Rat Facebook:

Join 𝕮𝖆𝖘𝖙𝖑𝖊 𝕽𝖆𝖙 as they 𝕾𝖚𝖒𝖒𝖔𝖓 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕭𝖊𝖆𝖘𝖙𝖘 in 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕽𝖊𝖆𝖑𝖒 nearest you:

Sep 23 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
Sep 25 – Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre
Sep 26 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
Sep 28 – Dallas, TX – The Studio at The Bomb Factory
Sep 30 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
Oct 01 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
Oct 03 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre
Oct 06 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
Oct 07 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox Market
Oct 09 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
Oct 10 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club
Oct 11 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Grand
Oct 12 – Denver, CO – The Ogden Theatre
Oct 14 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
Oct 15 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
Oct 16 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre
Oct 17 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House
Oct 19 – Montréal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
Oct 20 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
Oct 21 – New York, NY – Webster Hall

Together, we expand and defend 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕽𝖊𝖆𝖑𝖒!

Tickets on sale now at: https://castlerat.com/

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LA Symphonic Metal LEVINIA Sinks Their Teeth Into 2026 With Dracula Inspired Single “Bite”

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on June 13, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit – Dream of Mirrors Photography
L-R – Alon Mei-Tal – Guitar, Liam Alexander – Bass, Kourt Henson – Vocals, Dylan Suierveld – Drums

Los Angeles cinematic‑metal outfit Levinia returns with the third installment of their 2026 four‑single cycle, releasing their heaviest and most visceral track yet: “Bite.” The single and accompanying music video arrive as the follow‑up to the band’s recent releases “Silver Tongues” and “The Thorn,” continuing the group’s evolution into a darker, sharper, and more emotionally charged era.

“Bite,” like all four upcoming singles, is produced by Brandon Friesen (Halestorm, Nickelback, The Hu, Papa Roach), whose cinematic approach and modern metal sensibilities have helped elevate Levinia’s sound into its most refined form to date.

Drawing inspiration from Dracula, specifically the character of Mina Murray/Harker, “Bite” reimagines the classic Gothic arc of vulnerability transformed into strength. Vocalist Kourt Henson channels Mina’s evolution from prey to force of will, weaving a narrative of emotional reclamation, toxic entanglement, and the quiet power of survival.

“‘Bite’ is for anyone who’s ever felt drained by something or someone that tried to control them. It’s about finding the strength to fight back and become something stronger than what tried to break you,” says Henson.

Musically, “Bite” is Levinia at their most aggressive, relentless riffs, cinematic tension, and a vocal performance that swings between haunting restraint and explosive catharsis. Fans of the band’s heavier material, especially tracks like “Push and Pull,” will immediately gravitate toward its intensity.

The single’s artwork features a single drop of blood, a minimalist but potent symbol tied directly to the song’s themes. More than a nod to vampiric imagery, the blood represents the shedding of a former self, a transformation born from pain, loss, and the reclaiming of personal power.

“Bite” continues Levinia’s 2026 collaboration with producer Brandon Friesen, who worked closely with guitarist Alon Mei‑Tal and vocalist Kourt Henson during pre‑production to refine the band’s most ambitious material yet. The partnership has resulted in a sound that is heavier, more cinematic, and more emotionally deliberate than anything in the band’s catalog.

This single marks the third chapter in a four‑part release cycle that showcases the full spectrum of Levinia’s identity, from groove‑driven modern metal to atmospheric balladry to the ferocity embodied in “Bite.”

Levinia:
Vocals – Kourt Henson
Guitar – Alon Mei-Tal
Bass – Liam Alexander
Drums – Dylan Suierveld

Recommended for fans of Within Temptation, Amaranthe, Nightwish, Lacuna Coil, and Delain. Listen to “Bite” at the following links:

Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55Uw9l0cmAA​

Digital – https://hypeddit.com/levinia/bite612

Previous Singles:

“Silver Tongues” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqhk6j6wzKs

“The Thorn” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30EmGiQL7ug

More info: 

​https://www.leviniaofficial.com/​

​https://instagram.com/leviniaofficial​

https://www.facebook.com/LeviniaOfficial/

About: Levinia blends symphonic atmosphere, modern metal aggression, and cinematic storytelling into a sound influenced by Epica, Lacuna Coil, Sabaton, Disturbed, and Evanescence. Formed from the ashes of Los Angeles power‑metal band Aerius, the group has spent nearly a decade refining its identity into something bold, emotional, and unmistakably its own.

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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East Nashville Hard Rock Force KALAMITY KILLS Announces New Single “Los Días Son Malos”

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, hard rock music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , on June 13, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Watch “Los Dias Son Malos HERE: https://youtu.be/_QAAr2f0nMc

East Nashville hard rock force KALAMITY KILLS returns with “Los Días Son Malos,” a Spanish-language take on their song “These Days Are Evil.” The track captures a sense of cultural unrest and psychological tension that feels unmistakably current, blending aggressive riffs, driving rhythms, and a massive, chant-ready chorus built for rock fans across languages and borders.

“Los Días Son Malos” was born from a renewed connection between frontman Jamie Rowe and the Latin American audience that has followed him since his years with Guardian, whose Spanish-language releases helped build a lasting international fanbase. After revisiting those classic choruses on Instagram and seeing a powerful response from fans, the idea of recording a KALAMITY KILLS song in Spanish began to take shape.

“I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have a large Latin American fanbase, due to the Spanish releases from my GUARDIAN years,” says Rowe. “Recently I started randomly singing those old choruses on Instagram, and hundreds of thousands of people showed up to watch. That response stuck with me. Around the same time, Jamey Perrenot’s wife Christie told him we should cut a Kalamity Kills song in Spanish, and the idea just clicked.”

“We found Rosa Rodriguez in Nashville, a Honduran native and a phenomenal singer in her own right. She came in and worked with me phonetically to get the vocal track right, and she also sang the female vocal lines so the song would stay true to the English recording of ‘These Days Are Evil.’ I’m really excited to put this out and hopefully connect with everyone who loves rock en español.”

With “Los Días Son Malos,” KALAMITY KILLS expands the reach of one of its most urgent songs without softening its impact. The Spanish version preserves the weight and intensity of the original while giving the track a new emotional dimension, powered by Rowe’s commanding vocal performance and Rodriguez’s dynamic female vocal lines.

Known for marrying hard rock muscle with sharp lyrical conviction, KALAMITY KILLS continues to carve out a sound that is heavy, melodic, and direct. “Los Días Son Malos” stands as both a tribute to the band’s Latin American listeners and a bold step toward a wider rock en español audience.

About KALAMITY KILLS

KALAMITY KILLS is a hard rock band forged in the heart of East Nashville, Tennessee. Formed in 2022 by vocalist Jamie Rowe and guitarist/producer Jamey Perrenot, the band emerged from the ashes of a solo project into a fully realized sonic assault, fueled by raw emotion, modern aggression, and a deep respect for rock’s roots. With a sound that fuses the swagger of classic hard rock with the intensity and polish of modern metal, KALAMITY KILLS strikes a rare balance between power and vulnerability.

Best known for their debut self-titled album Kalamity Kills, the band quickly turned heads thanks to high-profile collaborations with members of KORN, 3 DOORS DOWN, LA GUNS, CONQUER DIVIDE, and UNDEROATH. Their music has earned national airplay on SIRIUSXM’s Octane, landed on the Billboard Active Rock charts, and crossed over into viral success without ever chasing trends.

More than just a studio project, KALAMITY KILLS is a growing force with a full live lineup, including bassist/vocalist Julia Lauren Bullock and drummer Rob Bodley. Their songs ranging from explosive anthems to brutally honest ballads tackle themes of faith, failure, hypocrisy, redemption, and the messy beauty of being human.

KALAMITY KILLS is for the outsiders, the misfits, the ones who’ve been burned and are still standing. Loud. Unapologetic. Unforgettable.

KALAMITY KILLS:

  • Jamie Rowe – Lead Vocals
  • Jamey Perrenot – Guitar / Producer
  • Julia Lauren Bullock – Bass / Vocals (Live)
  • Rob Bodley – Drums (Live)

Connect with KALAMITY KILLS:

Source: C Squared Music

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BLOODHUNTER Release New Album Sons Of The Abandoned Today and Unveil New Video “Masters Of Deceive”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on June 12, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

[Photo Credit: Beatriz Mariano]

Order “Sons Of The Abandoned” HERE:
http://bloodhunter.rpm.link/sonsPR

Spanish melodic death metal powerhouse BLOODHUNTER have officially released their brand-new studio album “Sons Of The Abandoned” via ROAR – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music.  

Marking this milestone, the band are not only kicking off a run of Spanish live dates alongside CRYPTA today, but are also premiering a brand-new music video for “Masters Of Deceive”, one of the album’s most dynamic and emotionally charged tracks. 

Guitarist Dani Arcos comments: “This song is insane. We mixed guttural and melodic vocals, slow and melodic choruses with the most extreme riffs on the album… and there’s even a recorded piano that you only realize has been there the whole time at the end of the song.”

Vocalist Diva Satánica adds: “This song includes my very first clean backing vocals in BLOODHUNTER. I really wanted to give it a try because it represented the eternal disappointment of people trying to pull out from me a different version of myself but which I didn’t really feel identified with as a vocalist. This song speaks about toxic environments and how hard is to step out from there to follow your own path. It was the first song that we wrote for this album: it goes from a very dramatic chorus to the most enraged verses, to represent the complex dynamics in a relationship.”

BLOODHUNTER – Masters Of Deceive (Official Music Video): https://youtu.be/6bnYKLa_Jgo

Formed in Galicia, BLOODHUNTER have steadily carved their name into the international extreme metal scene through relentless touring, uncompromising sound and a clear artistic vision. Fronted by Diva Satanica, the band blends extreme metal aggression with melodic depth, groove and narrative ambition, forging a sound that is both ferocious and emotionally charged. 

Since their inception, BLOODHUNTER have stood out for their conceptual approach and strong identity. Their music has always balanced brutality with atmosphere, drawing from themes such as ancient civilizations, power, human conflict and transcendence. Over the years, the band has evolved naturally, refining their songwriting and pushing beyond genre boundaries without losing their aggressive core.

“Sons Of The Abandoned”, produced by Tue Madsen, marks a turning point in BLOODHUNTER’s career. It is their most personal and honest album so far, shifting the focus inward to explore identity, vulnerability, personal struggle and the cost of pursuing one’s own path.

For the first time, the lyrics speak directly from the heart, addressing inner demons, toxic environments, generational disconnection and the feeling of being lost in a world driven by individuality and superficial values. Musically, the album expands the band’s palette. Crushing riffs coexist with elegant grooves and striking melodic passages, while sharp contrasts define the songwriting: rage against beauty, speed against atmosphere, darkness against clarity.

Order “Sons Of The Abandoned” HERE:
http://bloodhunter.rpm.link/sonsPR

With “Sons Of The Abandoned”, BLOODHUNTER solidify themselves as a band unafraid to evolve, challenge expectations and expose their own scars. This is not just another extreme metal album, it is a statement of identity, resistance and survival in a world that constantly demands compromise.

BLOODHUNTER:
Diva Satánica – Vocals
Dani Arcos – Guitar
G. Starless – Guitar
Adrián Perales – Drums
Fabián Tejeda – Bass

Track-list:
1. The Devil’s Own
2. The Outspoken 
3. Threshold Of Hell 
4. Ephemeral Youth
5. Sons Of The Abandoned 
6. No One Beats Death 
7. Code Aeternam 
8. The Path That Never Ends
9. The Night Is Darker Before The Dawn
10. Masters Of Deceive
11. Human Insecticide

BLOODHUNTER Live, with CRYPTA:
June 12 – Madrid @ Revi Live
June 14 – Mos @ Sala Rebullón
June 15 – Vitoria @ Urban Rock Concept
June 16 – Valencia @ Sala Rock City
June 17 – Badalona @ Sala Estraperlo

For More Info Visit: 
Official Site: https://bloodhunter.rpm.link/sitePR

Facebook: https://bloodhunter.rpm.link/facebookPR

Instagram: https://bloodhunter.rpm.link/instagramPR

Source: C Squared Music

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