METALITE – Sign Worldwide Deal With PERCEPTION And Unleash Brand New Single “Our Time Has Come”

Posted in Heavy Metal, melodic metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on February 27, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Swedish modern power metal force METALITE have officially signed a worldwide contract with PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music, marking a major new milestone in the band’s rapidly ascending career!

Following the signing, the band have unleashed their brand-new single, “Our Time Has Come”, a high-energy anthem that showcases everything fans have come to expect from METALITE: massive melodies, driving riffs, and a futuristic edge wrapped in razor-sharp production.

Guitarist, producer, songwriter and founder Edwin Premberg comments: “We’re beyond excited to finally share our new single Our Time Has Come with you. This song kicks off a powerful new chapter for METALITE and marks the beginning of our upcoming concept album ‘Discovery’ where the story continues on a new planet and humanity begins a new life. It’s a classic METALITE track – full of high energy, soaring melodies, and that unmistakable METALITE sound. This is only the beginning, and we can’t wait to take this journey together with you”.

With its soaring vocal lines, pounding rhythm section, and cinematic synth layers, “Our Time Has Come” captures METALITE at full throttle. The track blends melodic precision with modern production punch, delivering an arena ready chorus that’s impossible to ignore.

Stream/Download “Our Time Has Come” here: https://metalite.rpm.link/ourtimePR

ABOUT METALITE:

Formed in 2015 by guitarist Edwin Premberg and vocalist Emma Bensing, the band quickly gained recognition for its fresh and modern take on melodic metal and their 2017 debut album Heroes in Time set the stage for METALITE’s rise.

In 2019, the band entered a new era with Biomechanicals, marking the debut of vocalist Erica Ohlsson. Their evolution continued with A Virtual World in 2021, an album that expanded on their sci-fi themes while delivering massive soundscapes and powerful melodies.

With Expedition One (2024), METALITE embarked on their most ambitious project to date. A visionary concept album set in the year 2055, it tells the story of a renegade team searching for a new world, exploring themes of human evolution, technology, and survival.

In 2024, the band welcomed drummer Erik Junttila to the lineup, bringing new energy and power to their sound. His premiere gig with the band took place in Linköping at the beginning of 2025, marking an exciting new chapter in METALITE’s journey.

More on METALITE:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Spotify

More on PERCEPTION:
perception.music • Facebook Instagram • TikTok

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UNMERCIFUL – Announce Lineup Changes for Maryland Deathfest 

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on February 27, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

With just three months to go until their first-ever appearance at Maryland Deathfest, Kansas-based death metal horde UNMERCIFUL has announced a very special guest for this monumental performance.

Joining the band on vocals will be none other than James “Freight Train” Lee, widely recognized for his crushing performances on Origin’s landmark albums III, Echoes of Decimation, and Antithesis. Lee’s unmistakable intensity and legacy within extreme metal make this collaboration a historic moment for both the band and fans alike.

With Lee on stage, fans can expect a set of unmitigated ferocity and precision. One that won’t soon be forgotten.

In addition, drummer Andy Vincent (Morgue Defilement) will be stepping in behind the kit while UNMERCIFUL skin-basher Trynt Kelly continues to navigate health issues.

UNMERCIFUL is currently booking additional performances surrounding Maryland Deathfest. The band is slated to appear on MDF’s Marketplace & Power Plant Live stage on Sunday, May 24. More dates to be announced soon.

The band’s newest album, Devouring Darkness, marks a new era of relentless violence and sonic brutality! With ten tracks of scorching intensity and distorted vengeance, the album is filled with blistering blast beats, intricate kick drum patterns, and destructive riffing.

Devouring Darkness is out now on CD, digital, and vinyl formats on Willowtip Records.

Stream and order the album at:

willowtip.com

unmerciful.bandcamp.com

Willowtip Records YouTube Channel

Spotify

Apple Music

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Gothic Legends REQUIEM IN WHITE Return After 32 years | New album The Visible Heaven Out In May

Posted in gothic, gothic metal, gothic rock, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on February 26, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Cult icons of the late-80s/early-90s NYC goth scene return with first original recording in 32 years

New album The Visible Heaven produced by Doc Hammer at Goat of Brass Studios

Pre-orders now available via The Circle Music

New York, NY & Athens, Greece; 26 February 2026: After three decades of silence, the “last original band” of the American gothic movement, Requiem in White, has returned. The band is set to release The Visible Heaven, their first new album since disbanding in 1994, via The Circle Music on 21 May 2026. 

Ahead of the album’s release, the band has unveiled the first single “Reckless in Misery”. 

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KT9tlRb77pk

Stream the single on digital platforms: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/RecklessInMisery

Originally formed in Boston in 1985 before becoming fixtures of the New York City underground, Requiem in White achieved legendary status through their refusal to grant interviews and their “grass roots” fame at venues like CBGB and The Limelight.

Known for an eclectic, romantic sound that influenced a generation of acts, they shared stages with the likes of Type O Negative, Christian Death and Biohazard. Following their 1994 split (the same year Marilyn Manson’s debut album came out), the Requiem in White members went on to form influential projects including Mors Syphilitica, Judith and WEΕΡ.

The new record sees original vocalist Lisa Stockton-Wilson (ex-Hammer) reunite with guitarist and songwriter Doc Hammer to finally capture the “elegant power” that defined their live shows but was often lost in the muddy, self-funded recordings of their youth.

The catalyst for the reunion was a 2024 vinyl reissue of the band’s early material by The Circle Music. Upon hearing the “thin and tiny” production of the original 8-track recordings, Doc Hammer, known to many as the co-creator of the animated series The Venture Bros, felt a responsibility to secure the band’s legacy. 

The Visible Heaven eschews modern production tricks, relying on the classic arrangement of guitar, drums, bass, vocals, and organ. Stockton-Wilson’s “glassy and soaring” vocals, which Hammer describes as having pushed through “30 years of dust and doubt”, remain the centrepiece of the band’s signature dark, romantic sound.

“Requiem in White returned not to take back her throne, but to show people that her chair was beautiful,” says Doc Hammer. “To right the wrongs of her past and give her an album that sounds like what she truly was. To show her fans that they backed a beautiful horse! A horse that won’t win a race, but she’ll look good racing, and you will never see a horse like that again.”

He continued: “I wanted it to sound like we went into a great studio in 1994, recorded great tracks, and mixed a great album… the album we always wanted to make. It’s Guitar, Drums, Bass, Vocals and a little Organ, just like Requiem was back in the day.

“When some bands reunite and make new music, they don’t really pick up where they left off. They’re thinking as a creator, and not really respecting the band as a fan does. They bring into the new stuff all the baggage of the contemporary idiom. That, as a fan, is kinda gross. I don’t wanna hear my favourite niche-Goth-band come back and sound like fucking Doja Cat. I want them to sound like they used to. That’s what I would want as a fan. So I decided to just get back to the artistic place I was in the 90s.”

“I wasn’t trying to make a new record sound old, I was truly back in my old band writing like I used to. It’s real. The band never left, it simply fell asleep for a bit.”

Lisa Stockton-Wilson said: “I couldn’t have dreamt that Requiem in White would ever make another recording, but when Doc sent me the music, I was blown away. It’s haunting and powerful, symphonic and driving. My parts were complex and difficult to record, but I got a lot of encouragement. I think this album is very unique and I hope it makes our fans happy. Thanks to The Circle Music for inviting us to release our albums, old and new.”

Pre-order the album on vinyl and CD: https://thecirclemusic.gr/product-category/the-circle-releases/?filter_artist-name=requiem-in-white

Digital pre-save: https://thecirclemusic.lnk.to/TheVisibleHeaven

The Visible Heaven tracklist:
1. The Visible Heaven
2. Ursuline Sister
3. True Lovers and Whores
4. Cold or Divine
5. Missa Brevis
6. Solus Sum
7. Suffer and Sleep
8. Reckless in Misery

Requiem in White online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/requieminwhite/
Bandcamp: https://requieminwhitethecirclefamily.bandcamp.com/album/hymnal-of-remembrance
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1B8g7tK5KRyyjf2GR1pyHN?si=9CDs9_9xTqqHyQsicheVQw

The Circle Music online
Website: https://thecirclemusic.gr/ 
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thecirclemusic

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GIGAN Announce U.S. West Coast Sonic Invasion Tour 2026 | Barren Path Appearing on Select Dates!

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on February 26, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Chicago (IL) – Progressive Tech-Death stalwarts, GIGAN, have announced the West Coast Sonic Invasion Tour 2026! The tour launches April 30 in San Diego and includes an appearance at Northwest Terror Fest on May 9.

Willowtip Records label mates, Barren Path, will perform on four dates.

Tour Dates are as follows:

April 30 – San Diego, CA (Banshee) with Barren Path/Cave Bastard/Genestealer/Cataract Stare 

May 1 – Long Beach, CA (Que Sera) w/ Barren Path/Teeth/Morgue Breath 

May 2 – Bakersfield, CA (Jerry’s Pizza) with Cave Bastard/tba

May 3 – Los Angeles, CA (Slipper Clutch) w/ Cave Bastard/tba

May 4 – Sacramento, CA (Cafe Colonial) w/ Barren Path/Oceans of Ash/tba

May 5 – Oakland, CA (Thee Stork Club) w/ Barren Path/Horse Butcher/tba

May 6 – Palmdale, CA (Transplants Brewing) w/ tba

May 9 – Seattle, WA (Northwest Terror Fest)

May 10 – Vancouver, Canada (Astoria) w/ tba

Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus, GIGAN‘s first album in seven years, was released October 25, 2024 on CD, Ltd edition CD long box, vinyl, cassette, Ltd edition four-album cassette boxset, and digital formats via Willowtip Records.

Purchase/Stream:

Willowtip: https://bit.ly/anomalous-willowtip

Bandcamp: https://bit.ly/anomalous-bandcamp

Photo Credit: Dopirt Photography

BAND BIO:

Since 2005, GIGAN has been an unsung vanguard of abstract and creatively dissonant extreme metal. Pushing boundaries and never compromising the artistic vision throughout the debut EP and subsequent four full-length albums has led GIGAN to be considered an unwavering force of both innovation and extremity. 

It has been almost seven years since GIGAN has released new music and the time spent away has only honed and sharpened the still-deadly blades of creativity for which GIGAN has always been known; while also infusing fresh elements not yet heard within the GIGAN Universe. The results of GIGAN’s current hard work is the new beast of an album entitled Anomalous Abstractigate Infinitessimus. 

facebook.com/Giganmusic

gigan.bandcamp.com/music

willowtip.com

facebook.com/willowtip

willowtip.bandcamp.com

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LOVE.NOISE.FREEDOM FESTIVAL: Exile On Mainstream Records Presents Maiden UK Installment Of Curated Label Event In London, September 19th

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on February 26, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

On September 19th, the LOVE.NOISE.FREEDOM FESTIVAL lands in the UK for the very first time, featuring sets from Might, Bulbul, Confusion Master, Noisepicker, and Endure.

LOVE.NOISE.FREEDOM, the beating heart behind every gathering curated by Exile On Mainstream has always been a statement. A celebration of heavy music, stubborn independence, and the deep bonds that hold this scene together. And now, that legendary, road-worn, heart-driven vibe finally takes over Downstairs at the Dome in London for one intense, unifying day. This is not a random lineup. This is family.

Might brings their uncompromising blend of crushing heaviness and raw melody, a band forged in volume and conviction, known for turning every stage into a cathartic release. Their sound balances massive riffs with emotional weight, the kind that lingers long after the amps cool down. Their sound is massive, yes, towering riffs and crushing low end, yet beneath the volume lies vulnerability. When they hit, it feels like standing in a storm that somehow holds you upright.

Bulbul, underground lifers from Austria, have built their legacy the hard way, through decades of stubborn independence and fearless experimentation. Hypnotic, abrasive, uncompromising, they prove that repetition can become ritual, and noise can become transcendence. They are a reminder that art survives because people refuse to let it die.

With sparse need for words, Confusion Master speaks through colossal instrumental passages that blur the line between doom, sludge and psychedelic drift. Their music feels like a slow-burning horizon; meditative, heavy, and deeply human. It’s the sound of patience meeting power.

UK powerhouse Noisepicker brings grit, groove and heart. Road-worn, hook-laden, and unapologetically loud, they channel the raw pulse of heavy rock ’n’ roll into something immediate and communal. Sweat on the walls. Smiles in the crowd. Riffs that feel like old friends.

And then there’s Endure – a new chapter written by members of Hands Of Omega. Born from experience, loss, growth and persistence, Endure embodies an evolving spirit: heavy, honest, and driven by connection.

LOVE.NOISE.FREEDOM isn’t about hype. It’s about shared vans, shared stages, shared stories. It’s about a label that built its reputation on loyalty and artistic freedom, finally bringing its community across the Channel. This is about showing up. For the music. For each other. For the idea that independent art still matters, not as nostalgia, yet as necessity. One day. One stage. One circle of trust. A gathering.

London, get ready to feel what Exile On Mainstream has always stood for: LOVE. NOISE. FREEDOM.

Tickets for LOVE.NOISE.FREEDOM FESTIVAL are available RIGHT HERE, and more info is posted HERE.

Exile On Mainstream Presents: 

LOVE.NOISE.FREEDOM FESTIVAL – w/ Might, Bulbul, Confusion Master, Endure, Noisepicker

9/19/2026 Downstairs At The Dome – London, UK [info]

https://www.mainstreamrecords.de

https://www.youtube.com/@exileonmainstream3639

https://www.instagram.com/exileonmainstream_official

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HIGHGATE – Sign to Horror Pain Gore Death Productions | Prophecies Of Eternal Horror to Release on March 27th

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on February 25, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

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Kentucky’s Doom laden Sludge lords HIGHGATE have joined the Horror Pain Gore Death Productions roster for the release of their new full-length album, Prophecies Of Eternal Horror. 

Emanating from the hills of Northern Kentucky, HIGHGATE unleash a Sludge filled, Doom laden yowl that speaks of years of struggle and despair. Prophecies Of Eternal Horror finds the dead bodies stacking to the sky as HIGHGATE grapple with global war atrocities, religious fanaticism and class warfare.

HIGHGATE has shared the album’s first single, “At Paranoia’s Poison Door.” The song is described as a blackened-doom battle cry against an overreaching government that wants us too scared to think or act for ourselves. The lyrical refrain of “crawl to your masters”speaks to the song’s theme of government capability to brainwash citizens into cowering boot-lickers.

HIGHGATE:
Greg Brown – vocals
Steve Porter – battery & vocals
Jamie Porter – guitar, bass & vocals

Prophecies Of Eternal Horror is set to be released on March 27.

Stream the song now at: youtu.be/_CQJ2x6vwHc.

For fans of Grief, Primitive Man, Mizmor, Eyehategod and Rwake. Stream more from HIGHGATE on Spotify.

Prophecies Of Eternal Horror – track listing:

  1. Terraforming Hell
  2. Death Comes
  3. At Paranoia’s Poison Door
  4. Deceiver
  5. The Writhing Dawn

Album pre-order links: 

Spotify pre-save – ffm.to/highgate

CD ($10) – shop.horrorpaingoredeath.com/products/highgate-prophecies-of-eternal-horror-cd

Digital Download ($6.66) – hpgd.bandcamp.com/album/prophecies-of-eternal-horror

More on HIGHGATE:

Bandcamp: www.highgatedoom.bandcamp.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/Highgatedoom

Source: ClawHammer PR

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TESLA Signs With Frontiers Music srl

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on February 25, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From Frontiers Music srl Facebook:

NEW SIGNING ALERT: TESLA!

We’re proud to welcome Tesla to the Frontiers Music family.

More than 40 years on from their early days as a California club band, Tesla continue to do what great bands are meant to do: make music that matters.

Drawing inspiration from icons like Elvis Presley, Freddie Mercury, Sam Cooke, David Ruffin, Etta James, and James Brown, their new music showcases the musical dynamics Tesla have built over decades and puts a deserved spotlight on Jeff Keith’s remarkable vocal range and expression.

To Tesla, to the songs that shaped them, and to the fans who’ve been there all along — welcome to Frontiers Music!

Stay tuned for new music coming soon!

https://teslatheband.com/

https://www.frontiers.it/

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BURNING WITCHES – Witches Over North America | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on February 25, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From Burning Witches Facebook:

North America!
Are you ready!? We are beyond excited to finally be returning across the pond in less than three weeks! Grab your tickets and VIP upgrades now before they are gone ! See you all very soon! Ready To Fight!

03/14/26 – West Palm Beach • FL
03/15/26 – Tampa • FL
03/17/26 – Atlanta • GA
03/19/26 – Covington • KY
03/20/26 – Westland • MI
03/21/26 – McHenry • IL
03/22/26 – Cleveland • OH
03/24/26 – Pittsburgh • PA
03/25/26 – Harrisburg • PA
03/26/26 – Sellersville • PA
03/27/26 – Teaneck • NJ
03/28/26 – New Bedford • MA
03/29/26 – Hampton Beach • NH
04/01/26 – Annapolis • MD
04/02/26 – Virginia Beach • VA
04/04/26 – Sanford • FL
04/10/26 – Katy • TX
04/11/26 – San Antonio • TX
04/12/26 – Dallas • TX
04/16/26 – Hollywood • CA
04/17/26 – Glendale • AZ
04/18/26 – Las Vegas • NV
04/20/26 – Montreal • CAN
04/21/26 – QUEBEC CITY • CAN
04/22/26 – Ottawa • CAN Ontario
04/23/26 – Toronto • CAN Ontario

Ticket info: https://tix.soundrink.com/tours/burning-witches-north-america-headline-tour-2026/

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DEATH ANGEL – Act III U.S. Tour 2026 | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed | With Guests VIO-LENCE & INCITE

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on February 24, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

ACT III U.S. Tour 2026 ~ Performing the album ACT III in its entirety:

5/1/26 – Phoenix, AZ – Marquee Theater
5/3/26 – Oklahoma City, OK – Diamond Ballroom
5/5/26 – New Orleans, LA – House of Blues
5/7/26 – Daytona, FL – Welcome to Rockville
5/10/26 – Charlotte, NC – The Underground
5/11/26 – Asheville, NC – Orange Peel
5/12/26 – Hobart, IN – Hobart Theater
5/14/26 – Detroit, MI – St Andrews Hall
5/15/26 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
5/16/26 – Norwalk, CT – District Music Hall
5/19/26 – Wilmington, DE – The Queen
5/20/26 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theater
5/21/26 – Buffalo, NY – Electric City
5/22/26 – Allentown, PA – Archer Music Hall
5/24/26 – Baltimore, MD – Maryland Deathfest
5/27/26 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade Hell
5/28/26 – Orlando, FL – The Abbey
5/29/26 – Ft Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room
5/30/26 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum
6/2/26 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl
6/3/26 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom
6/5/26 – Milwaukee, WI – MKE Metal Fest
6/6/26 – St Louis, MO – Red Flag
6/8/26 – Wichita, KS – Wave
6/9/26 – Greeley, CO – Moxi Theater
6/10/26 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
6/11/26 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
6/12/26 – Boise, ID – Shrine Ballroom
6/14/26 – Seattle, WA – Showbox
6/16/26 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater
6/17/26 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades
6/18/26 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Fremont Theater
6/19/26 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory
6/20/26 – Ventura, CA – Ventura Music Hall
6/21/26 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalys

More DEATH ANGEL info: https://www.deathangel.us/

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High-Octane Rock Trio DANKO JONES Unveil Video For “I Love It Louder” ~ Announce European & UK Dates For The “Rising Tour 2026”

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock albums, hard rock bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on February 24, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

[photo credit: Ole Martin Wold]

Following the release of their critically-acclaimed, twelfth studio album Leo Rising, Canada’s DANKO JONES continue their roaring celebrations with the launch of the new music video for “I Love It Louder” and unveil dates for the “Rising Tour 2026“. Released through PERCEPTION – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music and Sonic Unyon (Canada), Leo Rising may be their most electrifying and uplifting record yet, and is certain to energize venues across Europe and the UK this fall. 

DANKO JONES comments on the forthcoming tour: “We are bursting at the seams to let the world know we are going out on the road this fall to play our songs for you! Our new album, Leo Rising, is just too fun to play live for us to stop, so get your tickets now before they’re all gone (like our last fall tour). See you on the road!! And we’re taking out SPLIT DOGS to open up the tour so you know this tour is gonna rule!!”

Tour Dates:
12.10 · Potsdam (DE) · Waschhaus
13.10 · Nürnberg (DE) · Löwensaal
14.10 · Vienna (AT) · Flex
15.10 · Budapest (HU) · A38
16.10 · Bucharest (RO) · Quantic
17.10 · Sofia (BG) · Pirotska 5 Event Center
19.10 · Cluj (RO)· Form Space
21.10 · Zagreb (HR) · Vintage Industrial Bar
22.10 · Ljubljana (SI) · Kino Siska
23.10 · Salzburg (AT) · Hi Rockhouse
27.10 · Oberhausen (DE) · Turbinenhalle 2
28.10 · Ghent (BE) · Handelsbeurs
29.10 · Frankfurt (DE) · Batschkapp
30.10 · Haarlem (NL) · Patronaat
31.10 · Tilburg (NL) · Next StagE
01.11 · Leeuwarden (NL) · Neusoorn
03.11 · Saarbrücken (DE) · Garage
05.11 · London (UK) · Garage*
07.11 · Manchester (UK) · Rebellion*

  • Special guest: LOS PEPES (without SPLIT DOGS)

Produced to perfection by longtime collaborator Eric Ratz, the trio’s new studio offering Leo Rising is a masterclass in sweat-soaked, no-nonsense rock. Packed with razor-sharp riffs, thunderous rhythms, and infectious hooks, the album reaffirms that DANKO JONES are keeping rock alive by doing it better than anyone else.

John Calabrese laid down bass tracks from Finland, Rich Knox flew to Toronto to record drums, and Danko worked with producer Eric Ratz in the same city to capture vocals and guitars. Despite recording separately once again, the band’s chemistry is unmistakable. The result is pure DANKO JONES: tight, loud, and built for the stage.

Stream / Order Leo Rising now at: https://dankojones.rpm.link/leorisingPR

Watch “I Love It Louder” here: https://youtu.be/lK1ya5dZzLc

DANKO JONES are:
Danko Jones | vocals, guitars
John Calabrese | bass
Rich Knox | drums

More on DANKO JONES:
dankojones.com | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Spotify | Apple Music

More on PERCEPTION:
perception.music | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

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On This Day In OVERKILL History ~ February 24th

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on February 24, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

February 24, 1995 – OVERKILL performed at Alrosa Villa in Columbus, Ohio. Their 15th studio album, W.F.O., was released in 1994.

February 24, 2006 – OVERKILL shared the stage with PRONG at Harpos Concert Theatre in Detroit, Michigan. The bands’ 13th studio album, RELIXIV, was released a year earlier in 2005.

February 24, 2009 – OVERKILL performed at Markthalle in Hamburg, Germany. Exodus, Gama Bomb and Torture Squad were also on the bill. OVERKILL were touring in-between studio albums, with 2007’s Immortalis being their most recent at the time.

February 24, 2010 – OVERKILL performed at Wulfrun Hall in Wolverhampton, England, UK. Opening bands were: Suicidal Angels, Savage Messiah and Cripper. OVERKILL were touring in support of their 15th studio album: Ironbound.

February 24, 2013 – OVERKILL performed at Wooly’s in Des Moines, Iowa. The band were continuing to support their 2012 album release: The Electric Age.

February 24, 2017 – OVERKILL performed at Slim’s in San Francisco, California. They were touring to support their 18th studio album: The Grinding Wheel.

More OVERKILL info: https://wreckingcrew.com/Ironbound/

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TOMAHAWK Announce First Live Shows Since 2013 ~ U.S. Summer Tour Features Special Guests THE MELVINS

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on February 23, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

February 23, 2026 – Tomahawk return to the road this summer for their first live performances in 13 years, with the month-long U.S. run marking the band’s 25th anniversary and reuniting Tomahawk with labelmates the Melvins for their first tour together since 2003’s “Geek Show” trek.

Featuring Duane Denison, Mike Patton, John Stanier, and Trevor Dunn, Tomahawk last toured in support of 2013’s Oddfellows before returning in 2021 with Tonic Immobility, which was released during the pandemic and never performed live.

Denison says of the upcoming outing: “In the spirit of the Olympics, Team Tomahawk has decided to rise up and go for the gold once again – also competing will be our cohorts the Melvins.”

“This tour is a no brainer. I can’t wait. A Melvins/Tomahawk trek will be a stone groove,” says Buzz Osborne, who brings the Melvins out in their four-piece incarnation featuring Osborne, Dale Crover, Steven McDonald, and Coady Willis.

Tickets are on-sale this Friday, Feb. 27, at 10 a.m. local time, with an Ipecac pre-sale available Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 10 a.m. local time (password: Flashback). Ticketing links are available via Ipecac.com.

“A Huge Waste of Your Time and Money” 2026 U.S. Tour dates:

July 18 – Nashville, TN Brooklyn Bowl
July 20 – Austin, TX Emo’s
July 21 – Dallas, TX Granada Theater
July 23 – New Orleans, LA House of Blues
July 24 – Atlanta, GA Buckhead Theatre
July 26 – Washington, DC 9:30 Club
July 27 – Philadelphia, PA Union Transfer
July 28 – Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Steel
July 30 – Boston, MA House of Blues
July 31 – Buffalo, NY Electric City
August 1 – Cleveland, OH House of Blues
August 3 – Detroit, MI The Fillmore
August 4 – Chicago, IL The Riviera Theatre
August 5 – Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
August 7 – Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
August 8 – Salt Lake City, UT The Union Event Center
August 10 – Portland, OR Pioneer Courthouse Square
August 11 – Seattle, WA The Showbox
August 12 – Seattle, WA The Showbox
August 14 – San Francisco, CA The Warfield
August 15 – Los Angeles, CA The Belasco

The Melvins also have a trio of headlining dates in the lead-up to the Tomahawk dates:

July 13 – Albuquerque, NM Launchpad
July 16 – Kansas City, MO Record Bar
July 17 – St. Louis, MO Old Rock House

Photo courtesy of Tomahawk

About Tomahawk:

Tomahawk — guitarist Duane Denison (the Jesus Lizard, The Unsemble, etc.), vocalist Mike Patton (Mr. Bungle, Faith No More, Fantômas, etc.), drummer John Stanier (Helmet, Battles, etc.), and bassist Trevor “field mouse” Dunn (Mr. Bungle, Fantômas, etc.) — show up just when we need them. The first time was in 2001 with the self-titled Tomahawk. Following Mit Gas (2003) and Anonymous (2007), they dropped Oddfellows during 2013. It marked their best chart debut, reaching #9 on the Billboard Top Independent Albums Chart.

All kinds of touring and festivals followed before the members went back to their gazillion other gigs in 2014. Then on their 20th anniversary, they finally returned with their fifth full-length album, Tonic Immobility, and now on their 25th anniversary, they have returned to the stage.

Photo credit: Chris Casella

About the Melvins:

Formed in 1983 in Montesano, Washington, the Melvins are one of modern heavy music’s most influential bands. Led by Buzz Osborne and Dale Crover and currently featuring Steven McDonald (Redd Kross) and Coady Willis (Big Business, High on Fire), the band has released more than 30 albums across a four-decade career that helped shape the sound of heavy music. Their latest release, Tarantula Heart, arrived last year, with a new collaborative album with Napalm Death, Savage Imperial Death March, due this Spring.

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PENNYWISE Announces West Coast Spring Tour With Support From CIRCLE JERKS, H2O and DFL

Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore music, hardcore punk, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on February 23, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

February 23, 2026 – Pennywise hit the West Coast this May for a seven-date run through California and Arizona, joined by fellow punk mainstays Circle Jerks, H2O and DFL.

Tickets for the upcoming run are on-sale this Friday at 10 a.m. local time. An artist-presale begins today at 12 noon pacific (code: BROHYMN). Tickets and additional information are available at: Pennywisdom.com.

West Coast 2026 tour dates:

May 8 – San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
May 9 – Berkeley, CA UC Theatre
May 10 – Sacramento, CA Channel 24
May 13 – Phoenix, AZ The Van Buren
May 15 – San Diego, CA Soma
May 16 Anaheim, CA House of Blues
May 17 – Anaheim, CA House of Blues

Full list of upcoming tour dates:

March 20 – Santiago, CL Teatro Caupolicán
March 22 – Buenos Aries, AR Groove
March 24 – Porto Alegre, BR URB Stage
March 25 – Florianópolis, BR Life Club – Floripa
March 27 – Curitiba, BR Piazza Notte
March 28 – São Paulo, BR Terra SP
March 29 – Rio de Janeiro, BR Sacadura 154
March 31 – São Paulo, BR Audio
May 8 – San Francisco, CA The Fillmore
May 9 – Berkeley, CA UC Theatre
May 10 – Sacramento, CA Channel 24
May 13 – Phoenix, AZ The Van Buren
May 15 – San Diego, CA Soma
May 16 – Anaheim, CA House of Blues
May 17 – Anaheim, CA House of Blues
May 22 – Brasília, BR Pořao Do Rock Festival
May 29-30 – Pont Rouge, QC Red Bridge Fest
June 28 – London, UK Crystal Palace Park
June 30 – Lisbon, PT Coliseu dos Recreios
July 1 – Madrid, ES Riviera
July 2 – Barcelona, ES Razzmatazz
July 18 – Salt Lake City, UT Zions Bank Stadium

Photo courtesy of Pennywise

Pennywise is Jim Lindberg (vocals), Fletcher Dragge (guitar), Byron McMackin (drums), and Randy Bradbury (bass). The band’s most recent album is Never Gonna Die (2018).

Formed in Hermosa Beach in 1988, Pennywise helped define the melodic hardcore sound that emerged from Southern California’s late ‘80s punk underground. Over the past three-plus decades, the band has built an international following through relentless touring and a discography that includes classic tracks like “Fuck Authority, “Alien,” and “Bro Hymn.”

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On This Day In MANOWAR History ~ February 23rd

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on February 23, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

February 23, 2007 – MANOWAR Gods Of War was released first in Germany. The album cover was created by (the late) fantasy artist Ken Kelly. This was the last MANOWAR studio album to include (the late) Scott Columbus.

Gods Of War – Track-List:

01. Overture To The Hymn Of The Immortal Warriors
02. The Ascension
03. King Of Kings
04. Army Of The Dead, Part I
05. Sleipnir
06. Loki God Of Fire
07. Blood Brothers
08. Overture To Odin
09. The Blood Of Odin
10. The Sons Of Odin
11. Glory, Majesty, Unity
12. Gods Of War
13. Army of the Dead Part II
14. Odin
15. Hymn Of The Immortal Warriors
16. Die For Metal (bonus track)

MANOWAR – band lineup on Gods Of War:

Eric Adams – lead vocals

Joey DeMaio – bass guitars

Karl Logan – lead & rhythm guitar, keyboards

Scott Columbus – drums & percussion

Record label: Magic Circle Music, Ltd. Distributed by SPV GmbH in Europe and USA.

Arthur Pendragon Wilshire provided narration for the song “Glory Majesty Unity”.

Joe Rozler (composer) – orchestral and choir arrangements.

Gods Of War was recorded, engineered and edited at Haus Wahnfried in New York. Produced by Joey DeMaio. Mixed by Ronald Prent at Galaxy Studios in Mol, Belgium and mastered by Darcy Proper at Galaxy Mastering in Mol, Belgium.

The 16 pages of text for the album booklet was written in the runic alphabet.

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PRIMAL FEAR – Release Impelling New Single & Video “One”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on February 23, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

While the world remains being a restless place, metal commando PRIMAL FEAR is among the most reliable constants in these insecure times. Supporting their 2025 successful album Domination on stages worldwide, with a second European leg kicking off in London, UK on March 11, the band warm-up their engines with a new track called “One” today.

The straight-forward anthem calls upon mankind to stand together instead of feuding with each other, and was recorded during the Domination sessions. Combining hard-hitting riffs and the group’s melodic trademark approach masterfully, the single is in no way inferior to PRIMAL FEAR’s celebrated current opus!

L-R:
André Hilgers (drums), Magnus Karlsson (guitars), Ralf Scheepers (vocals),
Thalìa Bellazecca (guitars), Mat Sinner (bass, vocals)

Bassist/vocalist Mat Sinner states: “‘One’ is a continuation of the Domination atmosphere. A massive riff, true Primal Fear melodies, a driving groove, and Ralf’s characteristic vocals. It’s like a teaser for the second leg of our European tour as well as our upcoming South American run. Our cover artist, Death.Milk.Designs, has created a killer video clip with a collection of awesome scenes. Enjoy listening & watching the video, we’re incredibly excited for the next part of the tour!”

Watch the official music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4jtL2i9EwY

Stream the single: https://primalfear.rpm.link/onePR

Order Domination (ltd. CD earbook, digipak-CD, jewel case-CD & various vinyl variants) & stream it here: https://primalfear.rpm.link/dominationPR

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More on PRIMAL FEAR:
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PRIMAL FEAR – Domination Tour 2026 To Continue Next Month ~ More Dates Announced

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on February 23, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

PRIMAL FEAR Live:
 
Domination Tour 2026 – Europe Part II
w/ RONNIE ROMERO
Presented by Metal Hammer, musix, Rock Antenne, Rock It!, Break Out & ITM:

11.03.2026 UK London – O2 Academy Islington
12.03.2026 UK Wolverhampton – KK’s Steel Mill
14.03.2026 DE Marsberg – Metal Diver Festival *
15.03.2026 DE Lindau – Club Vaudeville
16.03.2026 DE Augsburg – Spectrum Club
17.03.2026 IT Paderno Dugnano (MI) – Slaughter Club
20.03.2026 NO Trondheim – Byscenen
21.03.2026 NO Gjerdrum – Kulturhus
22.03.2026 SE Stockholm – Kollektivet Livet
24.03.2026 FI Helsinki – Tavastia-klubi
25.03.2026 FI Tampere – Olympia-kortteli
27.03.2026 EE Tallinn – Helitehas
28.03.2026 LV Riga – Palladium
29.03.2026 LT Vilnius – Loftas
* PRIMAL FEAR only
 
“Domination” Tour 2026 – South America:

16.04.2026 AR Buenos Aires – Teatro Flores
24.04.2026 BR São Paulo – Bangers Open Air Pre-Party
26.04.2026 BR São Paulo – Bangers Open Air

Festivals:

20.06.2026 BE Dessel – Graspop Metal Meeting
04.07.2026 ES Barcelona – Rock Fest
18.07.2026 CZ Vizovice – Masters of Rock
25.07.2026 DE Rengsdorf – Rock the Forest
21. – 23.08.2026 PT Pindelo dos Milagres – Milagre Metaleiro Open Air
27. – 29.08.2026 ES Fuengirola – Sun & Thunder
12.09.2026 DE Sinntal – Sinner Rock
 
26.09.2026 CH Olten – Schützi
02.10.2026 AT Telfs – Rathaussaal
03.10.2026 DE Geiselwind – Monster Festival
04.10.2026 FR Paris – Petit Bain
06.10.2026 FR Toulouse – Le Rex
07.10.2026 ES Burgos – Sala Andén 56
08.10.2026 ES Madrid – Wagon
10.10.2026 ES Pamplona – Sala Totem Aretoa
11.10.2026 ES Valencia – Roig Arena

Tickets & info: https://primalfear.de/tour

More on PRIMAL FEAR:
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Melbourne’s BATTLEGRAVE to Return With Enslavement ~ New Song Now Streaming

Posted in Death Metal, death thrash, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on February 22, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Australian death/thrash duo BATTLEGRAVE are set to return with their third and most devastating full-length release to date.

Enslavement delivers 10 tracks of unbridled and vitriolic, death-laden thrash metal. This relentless barrage of calculated venom, intense riffing, and punishing rhythmic precision further cements the band’s reputation for uncompromising extremity.

Lyrically tied to themes of violence and aggression, Enslavement weaves an interlocking narrative of a subterranean demon harvesting human souls to satiate its unending hunger. This conceptual core adds a sinister layer beneath the album’s sonic brutality.

Fans can experience a sample of what’s to come with the album’s first single, “Bonesaw.”

The band comments on the song: “Bonesaw’ delivers an aural assault on the listener, with all the power of a screwdriver plunged into the eardrum. Delving into the world of dismemberment, the track lyrically focuses on the evolution of medical tools in forensic pathology and features razor sharp riffage, a chaotic drum performance, two skin ripping solos and a vocal attack aimed directly for the jugular. Prepare to be taken apart piece by piece with the bonesaw.”

Watch the official music video for “Bonesaw” here.

Stream the song on Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon Music.

Enslavement is due out on April 10. Pre-order the album at: battlegrave.bandcamp.com/album/enslavement

The album was recorded by Clint Patzel of BATTLEGRAVE, mixed by Tim Shearman and mastered by Logan Mader. Session drums by Robin Stone.

Track-listing:
1) Soul Chasm

2) There Is Only Death

3) Bonesaw

4) Eyes Of Enslavement

5) Venom

6) The Grand Machine Of Despair

7) Asylum

8) Marked By Evil

9) Under The Banner We March

10) US Outpost 31

Line-up:

Rohan Buntine – Vocals, Lyrics

Clint Patzel – All Strings

BAND BIO:

BATTLEGRAVE are a two-piece death/thrash project from Melbourne, Australia, formed in 2017 following the release of their debut demo track, “Mortar Fire,” which quickly generated strong underground buzz.

The duo followed with the EP To Hell with War (2017) and full-length albums Relics of a Dead Earth (2018) and Cavernous Depths (2022, via Bitter Loss Records), establishing a reputation for blending savage thrash intensity with punishing death metal weight. Their releases have received consistent acclaim across the global metal press and airplay on international radio platforms.

While primarily a studio-driven force, BATTLEGRAVE have also brought their music to the stage, recruiting respected musicians from Melbourne’s metal scene to deliver their blistering sound in a live setting.

Throughout their discography, the project has collaborated with world-class drummers including Kevin Talley, 66Samus, and most recently Robin Stone, further reinforcing the precision and power behind the band’s extreme sonic identity.

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DARK FUNERAL Song “Open The Gates” Featured in Motion Picture Psycho Killer

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on February 22, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From Lord Ahriman (Dark Funeral) Facebook:

Swedish black metal pioneers Dark Funeral announce that their song “Open The Gates” is featured in the motion picture Psycho Killer, now in theaters.

Psycho Killer is written by acclaimed screenwriter Andrew Kevin Walker (Se7en, 8MM), directed by Gavin Polone, and stars Georgina Campbell,
Dutchess Cayetano and Malcolm McDowell.

The inclusion of Dark Funeral marks a notable crossover between extreme metal and contemporary cinema, underscoring the band’s enduring cultural presence beyond the traditional boundaries of the genre.

Set against the backdrop of a relentless manhunt, the story follows a Kansas highway patrol officer drawn into the pursuit of a sadistic serial killer, uncovering a level of psychological darkness far beyond initial expectations.

Psycho Killer had its theatrical release in the United States on February 20th, 2026, with distribution handled by companies including 20th Century Studios.

European release dates are expected to follow closely via international partners.

For more than three decades, Dark Funeral has stood as a defining force within extreme metal. This feature further reinforces the band’s
continued relevance and expanding presence beyond the boundaries of the genre.

Lord Ahriman comments:
“Everyone knows how big of a horror movie fan I am, and I’m a huge fan of Se7en and 8MM, so to finally have one of our songs — even an older
one — find its way into a major horror film connected to Andrew Kevin Walker feels truly amazing. This is something I’ve hoped for for a long time, and I look forward to seeing more of our music on the silver screen in the years to come. I can’t wait to watch Psycho Killer myself.”

Dark Funeral are published by Reservoir and recorded under Century Media Records/Sony Music.

Psycho Killer- Official Trailer
https://youtu.be/pwq8gwdVxts?si=N88X0hJO§5sCGftds

Psycho Killer- IMDb
https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1764551/

OFFICIAL DARK FUNERAL
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Finland’s WISHING WELL Releases Single “Valley Of Darkness” Off Their Upcoming Album Playing With Fire

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on February 22, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photographer: Riku Leppänen

Helsinki’s very own hard rocking quintet Wishing Well have today released a brand new “Valley Of Darkness”single off their new Playing With Fire album, out on March 13th. The song is a fast and furious opening track off their new album and a perfect example of classic Wishing Well sound, featuring Hammond organ, melodic guitar solos and strong vocals with haunting lyrics.

The song is released together with an effective black and white video, that greatly supports the song’s cinematic atmosphere. “Valley Of Darkness” was written by Anssi Korkiakoski, the guitarist of Wishing Well. The song and the album were recorded in Magnusborg studios in Porvoo by Marko Kataja. The music video was filmed and edited by Jussi Koskinen.

Watch the music video: 

https://youtu.be/oyinTOmikiM

“Valley Of Darkness” – Composition & Lyrics: Anssi Korkiakoski

Listen to the single on music streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Bandcamp etc.): 

https://push.fm/fl/wishingwell-valleyofdarkness

Playing With Fire is Wishing Well’s fifth album on Inverse Records and we’ve had a great journey together for ten years. The band have gotten better and better album by album and the new record is once again a solid proof of their motivation, skills and determination”, says Jaakko Tarvainen, A&R Producer of Inverse Records. 

He continues, “Valley Of Darkness is a song that represents Wishing Well very well and the new album will open many new doors and bring new opportunities and more fans for the band, that’s for sure. I’m very happy that a band like Wishing Well is in our roster, we keep going full steam ahead together.”

Playing With Fire Tracklist:

  1. Valley Of Darkness
  2. Rise And Shine
  3. Train Of Thoughts
  4. Let Me See The Light
  5. March In The Dark
  6. War Cry
  7. Light Of Love
  8. Peace And Love And Rock’n’Roll
  9. When The Money Starts Rollin’ In

Playing With Fire album will be released on March 13th, 2026 and the band will play a record release gig at Semifinal Club in Helsinki on March 20th, supported by Finnish Led Zeppelin tribute band Let’s Eppelin.

Wishing Well are:
Juha Kivikanto – drums
Anssi Korkiakoski – guitars
Matti Kotkavuori – bass
Pepe Tamminen – vocals
Arto Teppo – Hammond organ

More Wishing Well info:

https://www.facebook.com/wishingwell2016/

https://www.instagram.com/wishingwell_finland/

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NIXIL / DROUTH U.S. West Coast Tour Set for May

Posted in Black Metal, Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on February 22, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Baltimore Black Metallers, Nixil, and Portland Black/Death quartet, Drouth, will hit the road in May for the Toward Dead Temples West Coast Tour 2026.

The bands will be touring in support of their forthcoming split LP, Toward Dead Temples, which is set for an April 24th release on vinyl, cassette tape, and digital formats. Stay tuned, album details coming soon!

Tour dates are as follows:

May 7: Seattle, WA – Neumos (Northwest Terror Fest)
May 8: Eugene, OR – John Henry’s
May 9: Redding, CA – The Dip
May 10: Sacramento, CA – Cafe Colonial
May 12: Los Angeles, CA – The Moroccan Lounge
May 13: San Diego, CA – Tower Bar
May 14: Palmdale, CA – Transplants Brewing
May 15: Santa Rosa, CA – Arlene Francis Center
May 16: Eureka, CA – Savage Henry Comedy Club
May 17: Portland, OR – The High Water Mark

Nixil released released From The Wound Spilled Forth Fire in August 2023.

Drouth released The Teeth of Time in May 2025.

Nixil Photo Credit: Shane Gardner (rocknrollsocialite.com)

Drouth Photo Credit: Jason DeSomer (whatever.photo)

Drouth band info:

facebook.com/drouthpdx

instagram.com/drouthxdeath

drouth.bandcamp.com

youtube.com/@drouthxdeath

Nixil band info:

nixilnothing.com

facebook.com/nixilnothing

instagram.com/nixilnothing

youtube.com/@nixilnothing

nixil.bandcamp.com

Source: ClawHammer PR

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