EVERGREY – To Release 15th Studio Album, Architects Of A New Weave, on June 5th | 2026 Tour Dates Posted

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

Pre-Order: http://lnk.to/Evergrey-ArchitectsoftheNewWeave

Evergrey – Architects Of A New Weave will be available in the following formats:

2-LP Gatefold Deluxe Edition (incl. Bonus LP, LP-Sized 16p Booklet) – Napalm Records Mailorder Exclusive (strictly limited)

2-LP Gatefold White Label Edition (incl. Bonus LP/White Packaging, Covercard [hand-numbered], LP-sized Booklet [16p]) – Napalm Records Mailorder Exclusive (strictly limited)

2-CD Digipack 24p (incl. 6 Tracks Bonus Album)
1-CD Jewel Case
1-LP Gatefold

Digital Album Deluxe (incl. 6 Tracks Bonus Album)
Digital Album

EVERGREY LIVE 2026:

Australian Tour
28.04.26 AU – Perth / The Rosemount
30.04.26 AU – Canberra / The Baso
01.05.26 AU – Sydney / Crowbar
02.05.26 AU – Melbourne / The Corner
03.05.26 AU – Brisbane / Crowbar

Additional Shows & Festivals:

25.–26.04.26 BR – São Paulo / Bangers Open Air
08.05.26 AE – Dubai / P7 Arena, Media One Hotel
03.–06.06.26 SE – Norje / Sweden Rock Festival
04.–07.06.26 PL – Gdańsk / Mystic Festival
10.06.26 NL – Amsterdam / (with Iron Maiden)
12.06.26 NL – Uden / De Pul
13.06.26 NL – Zoetermeer / Boerderij
22.06.26 FR – Paris / (with Iron Maiden)
27.06.26 RO – Chimbay / Rockstadt Extreme Fest
11.09.26 US – Atlanta, GA / Headlining Progpower USA

Freedom World Crusade
As Special Guest to HammerFall:

12.09.26 US – Raleigh, NC
13.09.26 US – Leesburg, VA
15.09.26 US – New York, NY
16.09.26 US – Worcester, MA
18.09.26 US – Derry, NH
19.09.26 CA – Ottawa, ON
20.09.26 CA – Montreal, QC
22.09.26 CA – Toronto, ON
23.09.26 US – Lakewood, OH
24.09.26 US – Columbus, OH
25.09.26 US – St. Charles, IL
26.09.26 US – Hobart, IN
27.09.26 US – Green Bay, WI
29.09.26 US – Denver, CO
01.10.26 US – Pomona, CA
02.10.26 US – Los Angeles, CA
03.10.26 US – San Juan Capistrano, CA
06.10.26 US – Portland, OR
07.10.26 CA – Vancouver, BC
08.10.26 US – Seattle, WA

Source: Napalm Records Facebook

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On This Day In MEGADETH History – February 16th

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

February 16, 1993 – MEGADETH released their single “Sweating Bullets” from their 1992 studio album Countdown To Extinction.

February 16, 2000 – From their 8th studio album, Risk, released in 1999, MEGADETH sees their single “Breadline” released in Japan.

Thank you for visiting Metal Odyssey and reading this post! Have an amazing week ahead! Metal be thy name – Stone.

More MEGADETH: https://www.megadeth.com/

LONG LIVE MEGADETH.

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On This Day In JUDAS PRIEST History – February 15th

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , , on February 15, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

On February 15, 1979: JUDAS PRIEST performed at Nakano Sun Plaza in Tokyo, Japan. This concert was recorded for their live album: Unleashed In The East. This live album was produced by Tom Allom. This was the last JUDAS PRIEST album that Les Binks performs on.

On February 15, 1981: JUDAS PRIEST performed at Forest National (aka) Vorst Nationaal in Brussels, Belgium, a stop on their 1981 World Wide Blitz Tour. The band were touring in support of their 7th studio album, released in 1981: Point Of Entry.

February 15, 1984: On Their Metal Conqueror Tour, JUDAS PRIEST performed in Kaunitz, West Germany at Ostwestfalenhalle, in support of their 9th studio album: Defenders Of The Faith.

On February 15, 1991: On their Painkiller Tour, JUDAS PRIEST performed at Oberschwabenhalle in Ravensburg, Germany, supporting their 12th studio album Painkiller. This marked the first tour and studio album with drummer Scott Travis.

Thank you for visiting and looking back on some JUDAS PRIEST history! Metal be thy name – Stone.

LONG LIVE JUDAS PRIEST.

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Dark Power Metallers SILVER TALON Return With “Iron”

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal merch, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on February 15, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Digital Single/Music Video Online; On Tour This Month

From the forge. From the flame. From the will that does not bend.

Today, SILVER TALON unleashes “Iron” – a new single and music video forged in defiance and hardened in heavy metal. Listen now on all streaming/download platforms.

Built on thunderous riffs, soaring melodies, and steel-clad rhythm, “Iron” channels the spirit of classic heavy metal while striking with sharpened modern force. It is a battle hymn for the unbreakable, a soundtrack for those who refuse to yield when the pressure rises.

“This one has been a long time coming, and we’re proud to finally unleash it into the wild. As you might have guessed, ‘Iron’ is a song about cultivating strength, embracing pain, and crushing everything that stands in your way,” states guitarist Bryce VanHoosen.

The official music video for “Iron” is now live HERE – a visual embodiment of that fire and fury. Turn the volume high. Let it shake the walls. Let it remind you what heavy metal is meant to feel like.

“IRON” MUSIC VIDEO: 
https://youtu.be/sf5oGVwsDFw?si=sa4JYF3fWI2Ygwz3

With their foundation forged in steel, Silver Talon sharpens the blade once more. This is a preview of a new album being finalized, yet to be mixed/mastered, for release later this year. Spread the word. The forge is burning.

Tour Dates:
2/21 – High Water Mark – Portland, OR
2/22 – Shredder – Boise, ID
2/23 – Aces High Saloon – Salt Lake City, UT
2/24 – Ren’s Den – Albuquerque, NM
2/26 – Rockhouse – El Paso, TX
2/27 – Paper Tiger – San Antonio, TX
2/28 – Lost Well – Austin, TX

SILVER TALON:
Wyatt Howell – Vocals
Bryce VanHoosen – Guitar
Devon Miller – Guitar
Walter Hartzell – Bass
Nick Van Dusen – Drums

History:
Formed in 2017 from the ashes of acclaimed Pacific Northwest metal act Spellcaster, SILVER TALON emerged with a shared mission: keep the heavy metal flame burning bright.

Armed with a virtuosic triple-guitar attack, thunderous rhythm section, and the soaring vocals of Wyatt Howell (Sanctifyre), the band quickly established their sound with 2018 demo tracks “Devil Machine” and “Warrior’s End,” showcasing a potent mix of masterful hooks, lush melody, and technical firepower.

They expanded on that foundation with their self-released debut EP, ‘Becoming A Demon,’ featuring re-recorded demo tracks with producer Zack Ohren (Exmortus, Machine Head), three new originals, and a cover of Sanctuary’s “Battle Angels” with guest guitarist Jeff Loomis (Nevermore, Arch Enemy).

In May 2021, SILVER TALON released their M-Theory Audio debut, ‘Decadence and Decay’ — a masterclass in hook-driven, guitar-fueled heavy metal. Featuring cover art by renowned fantasy artist Gerald Brom and a guest appearance from King Diamond guitarist Andy La Rocque on “Resistance 2029,” the album drew widespread acclaim. Decibel wrote the band “sound absolutely immortal,” while Metal Injection praised their “killer” triple-guitar attack.

The band has since solidified their reputation as torchbearers of triumphant heavy metal with live performances alongside Exmortus, Savage Master, Unleash The Archers, Striker, Powerglove, Hatchet and more.

For more information:
www.silver-talon.com

https://silvertalon.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/silvertalon93

https://www.instagram.com/silvertalon93

https://www.m-theoryaudio.com

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DOWN Drops Special Cover Of Dr. John’s “Right Place, Wrong Time” In Celebration Of Mardi Gras!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on February 15, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Metal Dave Media

Watch DOWN’s “Right Place, Wrong Time” video HERE.

Iconic heavy metal supergroup DOWN returns with a special cover of Dr. John’s “Right Place, Wrong Time!”

New Orleans native Dr. John was an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. His music combined New Orleans blues, jazz, R&B, soul, and funk. “Right Place, Wrong Time” was the first single from Dr. John’s 1973 album, In the Right Place, and became the most popular single of his career. The song has been featured in various films and television shows, including Dazed And Confused and American Horror Story: Coven.

DOWN’s cover and accompanying video, shot last March by Mike Holderbeast, comes in celebration of the Mardi Gras season and serves as a homage to Dr. John and his appearances on The Midnight Special TV series, a late-night musical variety show that aired from 1972 to 1981.

Elaborates vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, “Dr. John’s ‘Right Place, Wrong Time’ is probably one of the first songs I ever learned or knew of as a kid. We grew up in the French Quarter and Dr. John’s music was everywhere. Recording this song was something that I always wanted to do and I’m happy that I did it with DOWN. The video was an absolute blast to make. Even my mom is in it! Because of her, I know Dr. John’s music very well.”

Watch the video of DOWN’s festive rendition of Dr. John’s “Right Place, Wrong Time” HERE.

You know it’s DOWN as soon as you hear them. Featuring vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower, and bassist Pat Bruders, there’s no mistaking those gargantuan riffs, swamp blues leads, crashing drums, and hypnotic howls for absolutely anybody else under the sun. The band upholds a certain tradition that countless fans celebrate, expanding their own musical mythos as they leave its pillars intact and untouched.

Stand by for updates on new DOWN music in the months to come. 

DOWN Live:

6/03/2026 Sweden Rock Festival – Norje, SE

6/05/2026 Mystic Fest Poland – Gdańsk, PL

6/21/2026 Hellfest – Clisson, FR

10/03/2026 Aftershock – Sacramento, CA

10/24/2026 Sick New World Texas – Fort Worth, TX

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Fortress Presents: Tynebound – Moonlight Sorcery Announced as First Headliner of New Newcastle Event

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on February 14, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

New two-day black metal fest brought to you by Fortress Festival and Reaper Agency UK

First bands confirmed include Moonlight Sorcery, Inferno, Aristarchos and Cnoc An Tursa

Event in collaboration with Anarchy Brew Co. who will also launch a new “Fortress IPA” brew

Newcastle, UK – The team behind Fortress Festival and Reaper Agency UK has announced a brand-new event, Tynebound, set to take place in the North East of England. Following the success of the sold-out Fortress Festival editions in Scarborough, this new gathering brings a focused curation of raw and atmospheric black metal to Newcastle.

The event will be held across two days on 5-6 September at Anarchy Brew Co. To mark the first edition, Anarchy Brew Co. will release a curated range of limited brews, including a specially commissioned Fortress IPA.

The first four bands have been confirmed for the inaugural edition of Tynebound. Across two unforgiving days in early September, bands will summon everything from primitive raw black metal to bleak, expansive atmospheres, performed in close quarters and at full volume. This is music rooted in isolation, anger, and landscape – the kind that belongs in the North.

Finnish melodic black metal act Moonlight Sorcery will return to the UK for an exclusive performance as the Sunday headliner. This follows their appearance at Fortress Festival last year and marks a rare opportunity to see the band live.

Joining them are Czech black metal veterans Inferno, known for their shift from primitive roots to avant-garde, mind-altering compositions. The line-up also features the elusive Aristarchos, surfacing for a rare live appearance, and Scottish black metal group Cnoc An Tursa, who will perform material from their long-awaited new album, A Cry For The Slain, which blends black metal with evocative Gaelic melodies as tales of banshees, giants, dragons and ancient legends are brought roaring to life.

With a focus on providing an intense, close-quarters experience, capacity for Tynebound is strictly limited to 500 guests. Tickets are available now via the Reaper Agency UK BigCartel store.

Secure your entry: https://reaperagencyuk.bigcartel.com/product/fortress-presents-tynebound-weekend-ticket

TyneBound online: 
Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1222788999277609/

Reaper Agency UK online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReaperAgencyUK

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

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ATAVISTIA – Unleash New Single and Video “Mystic Tavern,” Announce Upcoming Album Old Gods Awaken, Out May 15th, 2026

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

Watch “Mystic Tavern” HERE: https://youtu.be/ssAsgHvN7Og

ATAVISTIA raise their horns and throw open the tavern doors with the release of “Mystic Tavern,” the first single from their forthcoming full length album Old Gods Awaken, set for release on May 15th, 2026 via Blood Blast Distribution.

“Mystic Tavern” showcases a bold and spirited side of the band. Centered around the concept of a never ending celebration, the track blends blistering blast beats, shifting time signatures, and an irresistibly folktouched bridge built to move crowds. It is epic, mischievous, and technically sharp in equal measure.

“Mystic Tavern” was the first song written for Old Gods Awaken and set the tone for the album’s direction. The record embraces shorter, catchier, and more straightforward songwriting while retaining the ferocity and progressive ambition that define ATAVISTIA’s identity. Folk metal textures weave seamlessly into blackened intensity, reflecting the band’s instinct driven approach to composition.

The single arrives alongside an official music video, bringing the song’s celebratory chaos to life and offering fans their first glimpse into the world of Old Gods Awaken.

Track Listing: 

  1. Raise All Thy Horns 
  2. Mystic Tavern  
  3. Seeker of Time
  4. To a New World
  5. I Skogens Djup
  6. Goddess of My Dreams
  7. Ride the White Storm
  8. Old Gods Awaken

Old Gods Awaken runs 43 minutes and 21 seconds and represents the uplifting first chapter of a two album concept. Incorporating Swedish and Finnish lyrics for the first time in the band’s catalog, the album draws from Nordic heritage and mythic atmosphere while delivering some of ATAVISTIA’s most memorable hooks to date. From tavern revelry to forest mysticism and epic progressive climaxes, the record marks a confident evolution in their sound.

With “Mystic Tavern” now unleashed, ATAVISTIA invite listeners to step inside, raise a horn, and prepare for the awakening.

ATAVISTIA lineup:

Mattias Sippola – Guitar, Vocals, Composition, Production
Max Sepulveda – Drums, Engineering
Elia Baghbaniyan – Guitar
Spencer Budworth – Bass, Vocals

About ATAVISTIA:

Formed in 2017 in Vancouver, Canada, ATAVISTIA takes their fans on a spellbinding journey though vast sonic landscapes of snow covered forests, desolate tundras, and permafrost-laden landscapes. Fans of WINTERSUN, ENSIFERUM, DIMMU BORGIR, and XANTHOCHROID will be enthralled by the elements of melodic death metal, black metal, and Scandinavian folk that is intricately woven together throughout their diverse soundscape.

Source: C Squared Music

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CURSED AWAKENING – Unleashes New Single “Past Newtonium,” A Relentless Harbinger Of Their Next Album

Posted in Heavy Metal on February 14, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Listen to “Past Newtonium” HERE: 

https://youtu.be/EymKidNXfVc?si=o9kmhyCQasxIjVsj

Chicago death metal band CURSED AWAKENING (FKA – ARRHYTHMIA) returns with their new single “Past Newtonium,” a punishing new track that serves as the first warning of a full length album coming later in 2026.

To sum up “Past Newtonium” in one word, unrelenting. The song opens with a slow and deceptively restrained introduction before rapidly giving way to steady, ferocious triplet feel chugging. Razor sharp riffing drives the track forward as it erupts into a blistering Kerry King esque solo. The final moments descend into a brutal breakdown filled with screaming pinch harmonics, before returning to the intro riff to seal the track with grim finality.

Lyrically, “Past Newtonium” reflects a moment in the album where panic and overwhelming self disgust take center stage. The themes focus on self loathing, irreversible mistakes, and the suffocating realization of one’s own perceived corruption, reinforcing the psychological weight carried throughout the record.

Single Cover Art: Dwi Nugraha
Logo Artwork by: Haunting Speed Designs

Most of the riffs for “Past Newtonium” were written by rhythm guitarist and lead vocalist Abraham Verdin, with the song’s ominous intro drawing inspiration from BEHEMOTH’s “Blow Your Trumpets Gabriel.” The result is a track that blends old school death metal aggression with deliberate pacing, thrash influenced precision, and non standard song structure.

Listen HERE: https://youtu.be/EymKidNXfVc?si=o9kmhyCQasxIjVsj

CURSED AWAKENING:

Abraham Verdin – Rhythm Guitar, Lead Vocals
Michael Nystrom Bala – Lead Guitar
Brady Dukart – Bass, Backing Vocals
Ronnie James Keough – Drums

Recording Engineer: Patrick Williams
Mixing & Mastering Engineer: Dan Klein, Iron Hand Audio

Recording Lineup:
Rhythm Gtr/vocals: Abraham Verdin
Drums: Ronnie James Keough
Lead Guitar & Solos: Zayd Acevedo
Bass Guitar: Peter Tlatenchi

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Source: C Squared Music

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On This Day In KREATOR History – February 13th

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

February 13, 2024 – KREATOR performed at Hindley Street Music Hall in Adelaide, Australia, with In Flames. This was the first stop on their Klash Of The Titans Tour of Australia.

February 13, 2018 – KREATOR performed along with Sabaton at Showbox in Seattle, Washington. This was a stop on the North American Tour 2018, supporting their studio album Gods Of Violence.

February 13, 2017 – KREATOR shared the stage with Sepultura at Siemens Arena in Vilnius, Lithuania. Soilwork and Aborted opened. This was on their Gods Of Violence Tour.

More KREATOR: https://www.kreator-terrorzone.de/

LONG LIVE KREATOR.

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Nameless Grave Records Signs LIVIDUS – New Album ‘Scarabaeus’ Featuring Uta Plotkin Set for April 17th Release

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

Nameless Grave Records is proud to announce the signing of LIVIDUS, a project that stands at the crossroads of progressive black, death, and avant-garde metal. Anchored by the incredible vocal presence of Uta Plotkin (ex-Witch Mountain), the band will release their debut full-length, Scarabaeus, on April 17, 2026.

The album marks a significant return for Plotkin, showcasing her trademark seamless interplay between clean, emotive singing and punishing screams. Joining her in the current iteration of the band is an elite lineup of the Portland underground featuring Christy Cather (Ludicra), Rob Shaffer (Uada, Dark Castle), and Michael Thompson (ex-Silver Talon).

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Keith Merrow at Merrowsound Studios, Scarabaeus eschews modern trends for a weird approach reminiscent of the adventurous spirit found in Voivod, Hammers of Misfortune, and the progressive peaks of Death, Nevermore, and Emperor.

“LIVIDUS is the exploration of the unexpected,” the band states. “We wanted to bridge the gap between the melodic and the dissonant, using the viola and Uta’s vocal range to tell a story of endurance and the aftermath of trauma. This is heavy metal at its most eccentric.”

Listen to “Amphisbaena” Now Here: https://lividus.bandcamp.com/album/scarabaeus-2

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East Nashville Hard Rock Breakout KALAMITY KILLS Unleashes Explosive New Single “These Days Are Evil”

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

Watch “These Days Are Evil” HERE: https://youtu.be/iOUfT3FG1P0

East Nashville hard rock force KALAMITY KILLS has released its powerful new single, “These Days Are Evil,” an urgent and unflinching anthem confronting division, manipulation, and digital-age addiction while calling listeners back to human connection and personal responsibility.

Written primarily by frontman Jamie Rowe in late 2024 and completed in collaboration with guitarist Jamey Perrenot, 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, “These Days Are Evil” stands as one of the band’s most focused and explosive releases to date.

“I wrote most of this song in late 2024 knowing it was something special,” says Rowe. “Putting it in Jamey Perrenot’s hands to take it across the finish line has resulted in my favorite KALAMITY KILLS track to date. Look, it’s no secret the world is in a dark place these days, but we have a say in how we treat others. I want to see the good in people. An act of kindness goes a long way right now. Maybe we all need to take a second away from our screens and show up for someone in the real world. That’s what this song is really about: waking up to the manipulation, refusing to be pawns in their game, and choosing connection over division. We can’t control the chaos around us, but we can control how we respond to it.”

The single explores themes of manufactured outrage, screen-driven identity, fear-based messaging, and the constant battle for attention and influence. At its core, however, the message is not despair but choice. While the world may feel unstable, the band emphasizes that individuals still control how they treat one another.

Emerging from East Nashville’s thriving rock underground, KALAMITY KILLS continues to build momentum with music that challenges as much as it energizes. “These Days Are Evil” reflects a band unafraid to confront uncomfortable truths while offering a path forward rooted in awareness and compassion.

KALAMITY KILLS:

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

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NEVERMORE – Announce Signing To Reigning Phoenix Music & Forthcoming Show With New Line-Up

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

Photo credit: Ola Englund

Legendary heavy metal powerhouse NEVERMORE have signed with Reigning Phoenix Music. The band also welcomes to the line-up Jack Cattoi on guitar, Semir Özerkan on bass, and new vocalist Berzan Önen. To showcase the new lineup, NEVERMORE‘s first live appearance will take place on April 1st, 2026, in Istanbul, Turkey.

On this new chapter, guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams share: “We are thrilled to announce that Nevermore has officially signed with Reigning Phoenix Music! It was obvious from the start that they were the perfect partner for the new era of Nevermore. Their passion for metal music combined with the extensive industry pedigree of their team made the choice easy. We can’t wait to get back on stage in front of our fans in Istanbul on April 1st, and we are just as excited to finish writing and putting together the new Nevermore album!”

Reigning Phoenix Music Co-Founder Gerado Martinez comments on NEVERMORE joining the RPM roster: “There are no words to describe how proud and excited RPM is at the prospect of being part of Nevermore’s next chapter. Having been a fan since 1995 when I saw them on tour with Death, I’ve followed them on their entire musical journey and cannot wait for what is yet to come.”

Directed and produced by Ola Englund, NEVERMORE have released a documentary film showcasing their rehearsals in January of this year at Swans Neck Soundworks in Väderstad, Sweden. Featuring powerful, raw performances of their tracks including “The River Dragon Has Come”, “Engines of Hate” and “The Heart Collector”, it offers a thrilling insight into the band’s new era. 

The film also sees guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams discuss their decision to bring NEVERMORE back, introduce the new members, and reveal their thoughts throughout the audition process. Additionally, Loomis and Williams share news of forthcoming festival appearances across 2026 and future plans for NEVERMORE. 

Watch here:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhW3rdcyip4

Purchase tickets for the show HERE: 

https://www.bubilet.com.tr/istanbul/etkinlik/nevermore

More on RPM:

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POWER PALADIN Release Lyric Video For New Single “Glade Lords Of Athel Loren”

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

Pre-Save / Pre-Order Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment here: https://powerpaladin.rpm.link/enchantmentPR

Icelandic heavy metal force POWER PALADIN have unveiled a brand-new lyric video for their latest single “Glade Lords Of Athel Loren.” Following the recent release of their first album teaser single “Sword Vigor,” the band now delivers another powerful taste of what’s to come.

The song is taken from POWER PALADIN’s highly anticipated new album Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment, set for release on March 27 via ROAR – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music, and sees the band embracing classic heavy metal and epic power metal influences, fueled by dynamic riffs, melodic leads and a commanding, larger-than-life atmosphere.

Guitarist and songwriter Atli Guðlaugsson comments: “Glade Lords of Athel Loren is a roaring power metal anthem that chronicles the exploits of the Lords of Laurelorn and their heroic struggle to extinguish the masters of rock and iron.”

Stream / Download “Glade Lords Of Athel Loren”: https://powerpaladin.rpm.link/gladelordsPR

Watch the video clip streaming here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Chp9L5WEAzU

With their new offering Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment, POWER PALADIN take the next step in their musical journey. The album features eight epic tracks, each unfolding like a chapter in a sweeping saga of power, mystery and adventure.

Building on the success of their debut With the Magic of Windfyre Steel, the band delivers a more mature and refined sound while fully retaining the energy and spirit that defined their early days. The album was mixed by Haukur Hannes (AUÐN, DYNFARI) and mastered by Frank de Jong (BLEEDING GODS), resulting in a production that is both powerful and crystal clear.

Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment – Track-list:

  1. Sword Vigor
  2. Glade Lords Of Athel Loren
  3. The Royal Road
  4. The Arcane Tower
  5. Aegis Of Eternity
  6. Camelot Rock City
  7. Keeper Of The Crimson Dungeon
  8. Valediction

Once again, POWER PALADIN pay homage to their influences, IRON MAIDEN, DIO and HELLOWEEN, while confidently carving out their own place in the modern power metal landscape. The album artwork, created by James Child (Astral Clock Tower Studios), perfectly captures the adventurous and fantastical essence of the record, that promises to be a bold and immersive next chapter for POWER PALADIN!

POWER PALADIN:

Atli Guðlaugsson (vocals)

Bjarni Þór Jóhannsson (guitars)

Ingi Þórisson (guitars)

Einar Karl Júlíusson (drums)

Bjarni Egill Ögmundsson (keyboards)

Kristleifur Þorsteinsson (bass)

About POWER PALADIN:

Formed in Iceland, POWER PALADIN emerged from a shared passion for classic heavy metal, soaring melodies and fantasy-driven storytelling. Since their inception, the band has blended the spirit of traditional power metal with the raw edge of NWOBHM influences, forging a sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh.

Their debut album With the Magic of Windfyre Steel quickly established POWER PALADIN as a rising force in the international power metal scene. With Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment, the band further expands their musical and lyrical universe, proving their dedication to epic songwriting, strong hooks and timeless metal values.

More on POWER PALADIN:

Website: https://www.powerpaladin.is/

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

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

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@powerpaladin

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/PowerPaladinOfficial

Source: C Squared Music

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DIRKSCHNEIDER to Perform All ACCEPT Set at HELLS BELLS FESTIVAL 2026

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on February 12, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

BELZEBONG, DOLA and SEKS W CZASACH WOJNY join the ranks for Szczecin’s debut edition

Early Bird tickets sold out – General weekend tickets available!

Szczecin, Poland; 12 February 2026: Hells Bells Festival has unveiled its third wave of band additions to its 2026 inaugural edition. Leading the charge is one of the most iconic voices in heavy metal history, Dirkschneider, who will bring a career-defining set of Accept classics to the Szczecin riverfront on 26-27 June 2026.

Dirkschneider will arrive in Szczecin with a very specific mission: a set comprised entirely of Accept’s greatest hits. While the performance will lean heavily on the legendary “Balls to the Wall” album, fans can expect other Accept anthems too. 

In a move that deviates from typical festival hierarchies, the organisers have opted for a “Main Acts” philosophy. Rather than a single headliner, the debut edition will be driven by multiple headline shows. Dirkschneider joins the likes of Grave Digger, Cockney Rejects, Discharge, Furia, Vader and Dezerter. 

Adding a heavy dose of fuzz to the lineup are Belzebong, who are widely regarded as one of Poland’s premier musical exports in the stoner/doom genre. Their hazy, riff-driven walls of sound have earned them a cult following across the international festival circuit, making them a perfect fit for the industrial atmosphere of Łasztownia. 

The experimental side of the underground is represented by Dola. Over the last decade, the band has emerged as one of the most fascinating entities in Polish music, defying easy categorization. Their sound is a bleak and beautiful fusion of avant-garde black metal, ritual ambient, and sludge, occasionally punctuated by jazz and electronic elements. It is music that demands total focus and offers a unique, immersive experience.

Finally, the festival welcomes the raw energy of Seks W Czasach Wojny (transl.: Sex in Times of War). One of the most talked-about young punk crews in Poland, they have built a massive following through a strict DIY ethic and incendiary live shows that often outshine the veteran acts on the bill. Their inclusion brings a vital, fresh spirit to the 2026 lineup, proving that the future of the Polish punk scene is in safe hands.

Hells Bells Festival will take place in the heart of Szczecin, Poland, on 26-27 June 2026. The venue is the scenic Plac Gryfitów on Łasztownia, a historic island district in Szczecin known for its iconic “Craneosaurs” (historic port cranes) and stunning views of the Oder River. The festival will deliver a mix of international legends, top domestic acts and younger new bands.

Early bird weekend tickets have sold out but general weekend tickets are still available via the official festival website. In addition to standard passes, the festival offers reduced rates for minors (ages 13-18) and special family tickets (for children under 13 with a guardian). 

Secure your entry now: https://hellsbells.pl/

Hells Bells online 
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FB Event: https://fb.me/e/7cujCjrCo

IG: https://www.instagram.com/hellsbellsfestival

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hellsbellsfestival

Official teaser: https://youtu.be/TybhrrUbNF4?si=s5V9NNRZ4t1JV499

Source: 3nation

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Street Metal Gang, TOTAL MANIAC, Return With Love Overdrive in March! | New Single “Drinkin’ Our Way to Hell” Streaming Now!

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

Baltimore (MD) – Street Metal gang, Total Maniac, are set to release sophomore album, Love Overdrive, on March 27!

The album’s first single, “Drinkin’ Our Way To Hell,” is streaming now at: youtu.be/Ylq6yZNyOdg. The song is also available on Bandcamp.

With Love Overdrive, Total Maniac has upped the ante! The quintet’s music can veer from ripping thrash to sleazy hard rock, from d-beat menace to anthemic choruses. Capturing the wild energy and irreverent humor of their live shows and packed with their strongest, most memorable material yet, the album is sure to catch the attention of heshers and open even more doors for the band!

FFO: Inepsy, Motorhead, Judas Priest, BAT 

Love Overdrive will be available on 12″ vinyl LP and digital formats.

Pre-order: 

totalmaniac.bandcamp.com/album/love-overdrive

Track Listing:

1. Love Overdrive

2. Devil In Plain Sight

3. Drinkin’ Our Way To Hell

4. Just Another

5, Early Grave

6. Rock ‘N’ Roll

7. Set Fire To The Sun

8. Flatline

Photo Credit: Marie Machin

Line-up:

Diamond Dustin – Vocals
Mike Brown – Guitar
Nick Etson – Guitar
Ben Martin – Bass
Vaughn Volkman – Drums

Album engineer: Kevin Bernsten at Developing Nations Studio.

Mastered by: Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.

Catch Total Maniac at these upcoming shows:

March 27 at Metro in Baltimore, MD – LP Release Show – with Hirax, Savage Master, Desolus, and Devil Lust

April 18 at Ottobar in Baltimore, MD – Grim Reefer Fest

BAND BIO:

Gutter dwellin’ rock n roll from Baltimore, MD!

Formed in 2018 by members of Nux Vomica, Deathammer, and Raw Filth who wanted to strike a sound somewhere between their love of 80’s metal and rock n roll swagger with punk grit. Months of gigging and developing their style led them to comparisons with classic bands straddling those same lines such as Motörhead and Venom, with their self released demo in 2019.

After some lineup changes and higher profile gigs opening for BAT, Poison Ruin, and a spot on Maryland Deathfest, they released their self-titled full length in 2022. Total Maniac sets apart from their contemporaries by authentically not giving a fuck about fitting into a narrow box.

Several more high profile gigs, festivals, and DIY tours followed. It’s not uncommon to find them on a bigger stage opening for major metal acts such as Midnight or Sodom one night, and then a sweaty packed dive bar playing alongside crust punk bands the next month. 

instagram.com/totalmaniacband

facebook.com/Totalmaniac

totalmaniac.bandcamp.com

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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METAL CHURCH – Dead To Rights Tour 2026 | Dates, Countries, Cities, Venues & Festivals Listed

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

Dead To Rights Tour 2026:

Sun, May 17 – San Luis Potosí, Mexico @ San Luis Metal Fest 

Thu, July 30 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Pumpehuset (w/ Armored Saint)

Fri, July 31 – Ostergotland – Sweden @ Skogsröjet Festival 

Sat, Aug 1 – Gothenburg, Sweden @ Pustervik (w/ Testament & Armored Saint)

Sun, Aug 2 – Lund, Sweden @ Mejeriet (w/ Testament & Armored Saint)

Tue, Aug 4 – Kiel, Germany @ Die Pumpe (w/ Testament & Armored Saint)

Wed, Aug 5 – Josefov, Czech @ Brutal Assault Festival

Fri, Aug 7 –  Cologne, Germany @ EssigFabrik (w/ Testament & Death Angel)

Sat, Aug 8 – Kortrijik, Belgium @ Alcatraz Festival

Sun, Aug 9 – Geiselwind, Germany @ Keep It True Festival

Tue, Aug 11 – Karlsruhe, Germany @ Substage (w/ Testament & Death Angel)

Wed, Aug 12 – Obertraubling, Germany @ Eventhall Airport (w/ Testament & Death Angel)

Thu, Aug 13 –  Krakow, Poland @ Klub Studio (w/ Testament & Armored Saint)

Fri, Aug 14 – Leipzig, Germany @ Parkbuhne (w/ Black Label Society)

Fri, Sept 18 – Westland, MI @ The Token Lounge 

Sat, Sept 19 – Madison, WI @ Blades of Steel Metal Festival

More Metal Church: https://www.metalchurchofficial.com/

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W.A.S.P. 1984 To Headless 2026 U.S. Tour | Special Guests KK’s PRIEST | Dates, Cities, Venues & Info Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on February 11, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From KK’s Priest Facebook:

“Great news! KK’S PRIEST is going to be returning to the US and Canada this September 2026! We will be teaming up together with metal legends W.A.S.P. and with over 40 shows, this is going to be an epic metal and steel tour featuring lots of Priest classics! We look forward to seeing you all again very soon so please get on board early, we do not want you to miss this one.” — K.K. Downing

General on sale is FRIDAY, FEB 13th at 10 am EST. For tickets: http://www.waspnation.com

09-10 – El Cajon, CA – The Magnolia

09-11 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern

09-12 – Riverside, CA – Fox Performing Arts Center

09-13 – Phoenix, AZ – Celebrity Theater

09-14 – Santa Fe, NM – Buffalo Thunder Resort & Casino

09-16 – Austin, TX – Emos

09-17 – Tulsa, OK – Tulsa Theater

09-18 – Dallas, TX – House Of Blues

09-19 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theater

09-20 – Houston, TX – House Of Blues

09-22 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckard Hall

09-23 – Daytona, FL – Peabody Auditorium

09-24 – Jacksonville, FL – Florida Theater

09-25 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz

09-26 – Jim Thorpe, PA – Penn’s Peak

09-27 – Portland, ME – Aura

09-29 – Boston, MA – House Of Blues

09-30 – Hampton, NH – Hampton Beach Casino

10-01 – Wallingford, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre

10-02 – New York, NY – The Palladium

10-03 – Carteret, NJ – Carteret Performing Arts Center

10-05 – Montreal, QC – Mtelus

10-06 – Ottawa, ON – Hard Rock Casino

10-07 – Pickering, ON – Pickering Casino Resort

10-09 – Des Plaines, IL – Des Plaines Theater

10-10 – St Charles, IL – Arcada Theater

10-11 – St Charles, IL – Arcada Theater

10-13 – Glenside, PA – Keswick Theatre

10-14 – Harrisburg, PA – Capitol City Music Hall

10-15 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theater

10-16 – Milwaukee, WI – Pabst Theater

10-17 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center

10-19 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre

10-21 – Edmonton, AB – Midway Music Hall

10-22 – Calgary, AB – The Palace Theater

10-23 – Coquitlam, BC – Great Canadian Casino Vancouver

10-25 – Seattle, WA – Moore Theater

10-27 – San Jose, CA – San Jose Civic

10-29 – Rancho Mirage, CA – The Show @ Agua Caliente

10-30 – Las Vegas, NV – House Of Blues

10-31 – Anaheim, CA – The Grove

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MELVINS & NAPALM DEATH Form Hybrid Group For New Album, SAVAGE IMPERIAL DEATH MARCH, Out April 10th

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on February 11, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

VIA IPECAC RECORDINGS

PRE-ORDER: https://themelvins.lnk.to/savage

“Tossing Coins Into The Fountain Of Fuck” visualizer: https://youtu.be/keJ3HDQgYDw

Feb. 11, 2026 – The Melvins and Napalm Death join forces for Savage Imperial Death March (April 10, Ipecac Recordings), a true collaboration – not a split, but a new album featuring members of both bands.

The album shares its name with the bands’ Savage Imperial Death March tours from 2016 and 2025, but marks their first full-length studio collaboration under the moniker.

Yesterday, the first track from the album, “Tossing Coins Into The Fountain Of Fuck,” premiered with Jose Mangin on SiriusXM’s Liquid Metal.

The album was recorded at the Melvins’ Los Angeles studio, with Buzz Osborne (vocals/guitar) and Dale Crover (drums) joined by Napalm Death’s Barney Greenway (vocals), Shane Embury (bass), and John Cooke (guitar).

“I have loved the Melvins forever and their outlook on music,” Embury explains. “A chance to make an album of eclectic musical madness with them was truly an honour and a whole lot of fun, which surely is the whole point! Let’s do another one soon.”

“Napalm Death are one of my favorite bands ever,” Osborne says. “It was an absolute pleasure and a dream come true to do this collaboration with them. We wrote songs together. I would write a riff and we would learn it and record it right there. They wrote stuff and we would learn it immediately as well. It was truly a 50/50 partnership.”

“Funny how life turns out sometimes… collecting hard-to-find Melvins 7-inches on Bleecker Street in 1989 and then touring twice and doing an album with them within the following 35 years,” Greenway adds. “Had a great time with it all, and nice to work with fellow travellers in the Melvins who also couldn’t care about pandering to ‘demographics.’ I felt myself almost babbling lyrically during the recording, and that alone made for very fun recording times.”

Savage Imperial Death March pre-orders are available now (https://themelvins.lnk.to/savage). The eight-song album will be released on CD, digitally, and across four limited-edition vinyl variants: Black As Your Soul, Indie Exclusive Obnoxious Orchid, Ipecac Exclusive Absurd Aqua, and Revolver Exclusive Neon Coral.

An abbreviated version of the album was released during the band’s 2025 tour as a hyper-limited vinyl/CD edition. This iteration features new Mackie Osborne-created artwork and two new tracks (“Awful Handwriting” and “Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy”).

Savage Imperial Death Marchcover, art by Mackie Osborne

1.    Tossing Coins Into The Fountain Of Fuck

2.    Some Kind Of Antichrist

3.    Awful Handwriting

4.    Nine Days Of Rain

5.    Rip The God

6.    Stealing Horses

7.    Comparison Is The Thief Of Joy

8.    Death Hour

Separately, the Melvins play Sick New World this Spring, with a pair of California headlining dates surrounding the festival appearance. Napalm Death are currently on tour in Europe ahead of their North American trek later this Spring.

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Folk Metal Duo FORGOTTEN SHRINE Release Haunting Version Of BREAKING BENJAMIN’s “Crawl”

Posted in folk metal, folk rock, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on February 11, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Listen to “Crawl” HERE: https://youtu.be/mXHdzDese5I

Emerging out from the shadows, folk metal ensemble FORGOTTEN SHRINE, comprised of Josh Alexander and Sofia Frasz (EXILED HOPE), present an explosive and thrilling cover of BREAKING BENJAMIN’s “Crawl”. 

Sofia Frasz comments: “BREAKING BENJAMIN was the soundtrack to my middle school and high school years, and remains one of my favorite bands to this day. A few months ago, I was feeling nostalgic and wanted to cover a song that no one else seemed to pay much attention to. I had a specific idea for a cinematic cover of ‘Crawl’ in my head, and it turned out so beautifully that we couldn’t wait to release it. I’m my own worst critic and almost never listen to my own music, but I’ve had this one on repeat on and off since we finished it back in November. I’m proud to have put such a special new twist on what I consider to be an underrated classic.“

Josh Alexander shares: “BREAKING BENJAMIN brings me back to a much simpler time of Halo LAN parties and hard rock, which we now call ‘dad rock’. When Sofia approached me with the idea I was very excited because this song has almost no covers to be found online. And being that we are FORGOTTEN SHRINE, we had to put our own spin on things as far as the arrangement, both vocally and musically, evoking an almost horror vibe. I can’t wait to see what everyone thinks!”

FORGOTTEN SHRINE create an eerie atmosphere in “Crawl” from the off with ethereal traditional instruments and haunting choir voices building into the heavy riffs. Enchanting folk parts, along with both Frasz and Alexander’s clean vocals, are powerfully juxtaposed with heavy distortion and their fierce harsh. It’s an enchanting and charismatic take on a noughties fan favorite. 

Stream “Crawl” here: https://youtu.be/mXHdzDese5I?si=CtZG5W8qkQrJUPg5

“Crawl” follows the previously released original singles: “Terror! At The Ballroom” (2025), “Where Shadows Lie” (2024) , “Hero” (2024) and “The Parting Glass” (2024) . 

FORGOTTEN SHRINE is: 
Josh Alexander (Pennsylvania, USA) – Guitar, Bass, Hurdy Gurdy, Irish Bouzouki, Additional Instruments, Backing Vocals, Composition.

Sofia Frasz (Maryland, USA) – Lead Vocals, Guitar, Lyrics, Composition.

Links: 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555238025771&mibextid=ZbWKwL

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

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0q7rFp0yxvWoxGWqIt21nI?si=p5jz0YOOROOHFy5jxHAW6A

Source: C Squared Music

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CRYPTIC SHIFT: UK Progressive Death Metallers Release “Cryogenically Frozen” Single | Overspace & Supertime To Drop On February 27th Through Metal Blade Records

Posted in Metal, metal albums, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on February 10, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Murry Deaves

“Cryogenically Frozen” is the latest single from UK progressive death metallers CRYPTIC SHIFT. The track comes off the band’s Overspace & Supertime full-length, set to drop on February 27th through Metal Blade Records.

Issues vocalist/guitarist Alexander Bradley:

“Contrasting the prolonged, cinematic opening of our previous album [Visitations From Enceladus] ‘Cryogenically Frozen’ wastes no time by bursting into a flurry of jazz fusion-esque movements as if metal had an alternate timeline progressing from the lineage of masters like Cynic, Pestilence, and Allan Holdsworth, whilst still remaining true to our death/thrashing tendencies with lightning riffs tailor-made for the headbangers and circle pitters! Simultaneously, all aspects of our songwriting propel our new character, ‘The Recaller,’ through her sci-fi adventures, beginning with a cybertronic shootout and meditations in dreams and consciousness. Being one of the shorter songs on the album defined by a pulsing verse and chorus, it ends with a moment of calm before the true centerpiece of Overspace & Supertime begins with the 29-minute ‘Stratocumulus Evergaol’ which we can’t wait for all Astrodeath freaks to explore on February 27th.”

Stream CRYPTIC SHIFT’s “Cryogenically Frozen” HERE. 

Watch CRYPTIC SHIFT’s previously released video for “Hexagonal Eyes (Diverity Trepaphymphaszym)” HERE.

While not commonly known as an extraterrestrial hotspot, Leeds faced an encounter of another kind in 2015 when Bradley and drummer Ryan Sheperson set out to accomplish a project embodying their joint passion for the art of science fiction and heavy metal music. The band unveiled their debut full-length, Visitations From Enceladus, in 2020. The offering received critical acclaim for its adventurous, progressive technical death thrash compositions, a twisted form of extreme metal simply referred to as the “Phenomenal Technological Astrodeath.” 

Overspace & Supertime continues the conceptual and musical themes of their debut and delivers a new standard of technical thrash/death metal showmanship, including returning influences of progressive writing, harmonized with their fantastical storytelling.

“The concept of Overspace & Supertime plays as an alternative reality to the happenings of Visitations From Enceladus, taking our character into new dimensions filled with both greater adventures and more bizarre encounters,” notes Sheperson.

“Whilst the concept themes of our sci-fi tale have grown, so have our efforts in synthesizing it with the ultimate Astrodeath soundscape. The record takes the listener on a deeper journey through the fusion of our influences, with some exciting twists and turns along the way.”

CRYPTIC SHIFT:
Alexander Bradley – vocals, guitars
Joss Farrington – guitars
John Riley – bass
Ryan Sheperson – drums

Overspace & Supertime was produced by Jack Helliwell and mastered by Greg Chandler (Esoteric, My Dying Bride) and features the stunning artwork of Jesse Jacobi.

The record will be released on CD and digital formats as well as 2xLP in the following color variants:

180g Black

Cloudscape Orange Vinyl (Orange Red Marbled) – (Ltd. 600)

Ancient Storm Swirl Vinyl (Violet Blue W/ Black, Blue & Red Smoke) – (Ltd. 250)

Ice Cauldron Blue Vinyl (Blue/Purple Merged) – (Ltd. 250)

Find preorders at: metalblade.com/crypticshift. 

CRYPTIC SHIFT Live:

2/28/2026 Boston Music Rooms – London, UK * Record Release Show

5/21-24/2026 Maryland Deathfest – Baltimore, MD

In an advance 9/10 review of the record, Metal Hammer UK writes, “CRYPTIC SHIFT are operating on a higher plane of prog metal consciousness, and Overspace & Supertime is a potentially life-changing act of artistic audacity.”

Deaf Forever Germany concurs with a 9.5/10 rating, “In the future, all technical thrash/death bands from the Vektor/Voivod/Blood Incantation school will be measured against this record!”

Adds Sweden Rock Magazine with a 9/10 score, “This is already a candidate for the year’s, if not the best, then definitely the most ambitious work.”

https://www.facebook.com/crypticshift

https://www.instagram.com/crypticshift.ufo

https://www.metalblade.com

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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