Archive for October, 2025

IRON MAIDEN – Announce Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026 | 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 October 23, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Iron Maiden Facebook:

Run For Your Lives… North America!

Iron Maiden have announced dates in the USA and Canada for the Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026. The tour includes huge shows in Montréal and the Alamodome in San Antonio, two of the biggest rock shows Maiden have played in North America. They will also headline Louder Than Life, which is America’s biggest Rock Festival!

These upcoming tour dates will mark 45 years since Iron Maiden first visited Canada and the USA on the 1981 Killer World Tour, and feature some of the biggest shows the band has ever played there. The return to BMO Stadium concert in Los Angeles on September 25th will be the 25th time the band has played in the City of Angels. A history-making tour for sure!

Very special guests Megadeth will appear at all headline shows, with the addition of Anthrax for the dates in Montréal, Harrison, LA and San Antonio.

Run For Your Lives North American Tour Dates:

August 2026
29 Toronto, ON – Scotiabank Arena *
September 2026
03 Montréal, QC – Parc Jean-Drapeau *^
05 Harrison, NJ – Sports Illustrated Stadium *^
09 Boston, MA – TD Garden *
11 Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live *
12 Charlotte, NC – PNC Music Pavilion *
15 Hershey, PA – Hersheypark Stadium *
17 Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival
19 Shakopee, MN – Mystic Lake Amphitheater *
22 Chicago, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre *
25 Los Angeles, CA – BMO Stadium *^
29 San Antonio, TX – Alamodome *^

  • Megadeth ^ Anthrax

Fan Club presale will kick off on Tuesday October 28.

Headline shows go on general sale on Friday October 31.

Trooper VIP will be available across all headline shows. Eddie’s Pop-up Dive Bar experience will also come across the Atlantic for the very first time.

For the rest of the world – don’t worry, there are still more countries to be announced for the Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026!

https://www.ironmaiden.com/

More info: https://www.ironmaiden.com/mexico-run-for-your-lives/

Iron Maiden have announced a return to Mexico for the Run For Your Lives World Tour 2026!

October 02 – Estadio GNP Seguros, Mexico City – MEXICO

This upcoming show will mark 34 years since Maiden first visited Mexico on the Fear Of The Dark World Tour, and this show is the eighth time at this award- winning venue.

Special guests for this show will be announced in due course. Our popular Trooper VIP experience will be available in Mexico for the very first time.

Fan Club presale will begin on Monday October 27, before tickets go on sale to the public on Friday October 31.

PISSING RAZORS – Return to the East Coast for the First Time Since 2003

Posted in groove metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on October 23, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Texas Groove Metal Veterans Announce 7-Date Tour with Special Guests Single Bullet Theory and select dates with Byzantine

El Paso’s legendary groove metal pioneers PISSING RAZORS are set to make their long-awaited return to the East Coast for the first time in over two decades. The upcoming seven-date run marks their first appearance in the region since 2004, when the band was touring in support of their Spitfire Records release, Evolution.

Now, in 2025, the band returns to the East in support of their acclaimed 2021 album Eulogy Death March, a tour that’s not only highly anticipated by fans but also historic in nature. This lineup is the closest to the original Pissing Razors roster the band has had in years and features:

Joe Rodriguez – Vocals
Eddy Garcia – Drums
Mat Lynch – Guitar
Geo Gomez – Bass

The East Coast leg will feature direct support from Single Bullet Theory, the long-running East Coast metal force fronted by Matt DiFabio. DiFabio has strong ties to Pissing Razors himself, having played guitar on the 2003 tour supporting Evolution. Now, over 20 years later, the two camps reunite on the same stages once again.

Joe Rodriguez shared his thoughts on the tour’s significance:

“The return to the East Coast after over two decades would mark a significant milestone, not just as a tour to the area with our friends in Single Bullet Theory but a reconnection with the fans in regions we haven’t formally visited in a long time. It symbolizes the longevity of the band and our dedication to the groove metal scene, keeping the genre alive in new and legacy markets.

For long-time fans on the East Coast, it would be a nostalgic and emotional event, potentially the first chance to see the band live in nearly a generation. For the band, it’s an opportunity to re-establish our presence, maybe test new songs (like tracks from our 2021 album Eulogy Death March), and grow our audience geography beyond our Texas-heavy touring footprint.”

Eddy Garcia added:

It’s with great pleasure that we get to hit the East Coast for a few dates! We haven’t been that way since 2003! Many thanks to Matt and Single Bullet Theory! We look forward to seeing old friends and making some new ones! East Coast fans have always treated us well, and we look forward to playing all of these shows! Cheers!

Formed in the mid-’90s, Pissing Razors gained a reputation for relentless touring and uncompromising live shows. From the late ’90s through the early 2000s, the band seemed to live on the road, clocking in tours alongside Cannibal Corpse, Six Feet Under, W.A.S.P., and select U.S. and European dates with Anthrax and NYHC legends Pro-Pain. Their impact helped shape the sound of American groove metal, influencing a new generation of heavyweights including Lamb of God and Gojira.

The upcoming East Coast tour promises to be a celebration of Pissing Razors’ legacy, a testament to their longevity, and a heavy reminder of their ongoing power and relevance in today’s metal scene.

PIssing Razors / Single Bullet Theory/ Byzantine:

10/31 – Richmond, VA. – Another Round
11/01 – Bensalem, PA. – Broken Goblet (with Byzantine)
11/02 – Sabbatus, ME. – Mixers (with Byzantine and Ascend to Power)
11/03 – Westfield, MA. – Gabes 252 (with Byzantine)
11/04 – Providence, RI. – Alchemy (with Thy Will Be Done)
11/05- Hamden, CT. – The Cellar
11/06 – Buffalo, NY. – Rockin Buffalo Saloon

www.facebook.com/PissingRazorsEPTX

www.facebook.com/singlebullettheory

Source: ClawHammer PR

Finnish Death Metal Band FUNERAL HOME To Release Debut Album In January – The First Single “You Failed My Trust” Out Now!

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, nfl football with tags , , , , , , on October 23, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Promo picture by Henri Ojala

Finnish Kuopio-based death metal band Funeral Home is set to release their debut album Your Funeral on January 16th, 2026, via Inverse Records. The first single “You Failed My Trust” is out now and it’s available here: https://push.fm/fl/funeral-home-trust

The band comments:

“Funeral Home is ready to shake up listeners with their new single “You Failed My Trust”, which is released on October 23rd 2025. The song tells the story of broken trust and the power that comes from it – a feeling that is at once crushing, real and relatable. The pounding beat and groove are the soul of the entire song.”

BIOGRAPHY:
Founded in 2009, Funeral Home is a death metal band from Kuopio, Finland. Their musical influences range from death ‘n’ roll and old-school styles with gloomy melodies of death metal . The band writes its songs with the music first, keeping the song structures simple and the arrangements flowing.

Line-up:
Ossi Maalampi – vocals
Henri Ojala – lead guitar
Henri Thitz – rhythm guitar
Juha Korhonen – bass
Jouko Poussu – drums

Single cover by Henna Pulkkinen

Funeral Home – You Failed My Trust (Single 2025)
 
* Composed by Henri Ojala
* Lyrics by Janne Partanen

Album cover by Henna Pulkkinen

Funeral Home – Your Funeral (Album 2025)

Track list:

  1. You Failed My Trust
  2. Wall
  3. My Kingdom Is Hell
  4. Rotten To The Core
  5. Depths
  6. Sacrificial Goat
  7. Your Funeral
  8. Graveyard Blues
  9. Blood & Sacrifice

Band Link:
https://linktr.ee/Funeral.Home

TUESDAY THE SKY: Project Helmed By Fates Warning Guitarist Jim Matheos To Release Indoor Enthusiast Full-Length This Friday, October 24th, On Metal Blade Records

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on October 22, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Jeremy Saffer 

Watch/stream TUESDAY THE SKY’s “The Nearest Exit May Be Behind You” HERE: https://youtu.be/fIJgt9gdNak

Indoor Enthusiast, the outstanding third record from TUESDAY THE SKY, the instrumental-driven project from guitarist Jim Matheos, arrives this Friday, October 24th via Metal Blade Records!

TUESDAY THE SKY has been described as a “beautifully weird solo project” by Sonic Perspectives, while Dead Rhetoric dubbed it a “kaleidoscope of atmospheric songs.” With eleven songs of pure Matheos-patented playing and passion, this year’s Indoor Enthusiast features Dutch drummer Dennis Leeflang on “The Nearest Exit May Be Behind You,” “Bend Toward Light,” and “Set Fire To The Stars.” 

Matheos, famed for his work with progressive metal giants Fates Warning, alongside projects such as OSI and his collaboration with John Arch, Arch/Matheos, planted the seeds of TUESDAY THE SKY around 2016. The impetus came from a Fates Warning bonus track that Matheos felt didn’t fit for the band. He kept writing in that vein, and the result was TUESDAY THE SKY. The initial offering was 2017’s Drift, a record that drew influence from the likes of Brian Eno, Sigur Ros, Boards Of Canada, and Explosions In The Sky.

The second TUESDAY THE SKY album was 2021’s The Blurred Horizon, a mixture of ambient, electronica, post-rock, and more. The Blurred Horizon is perhaps best described as a beautiful record, having a natural grace to it. The closing track “Everything Is Free” is a cover of a Gillian Welch and David Rawlings song, and the only song with vocals, supplied by Tim Bowness.

Indoor Enthusiast is entirely instrumental, produced and mixed by Matheos, and mastered by Jacob Hansen

Watch a visualizer for the track “The Nearest Exit May Be Behind You” HERE.

TUESDAY THE SKY’s Indoor Enthusiast will be available on CD and digital formats at: metalblade.comtuesdaythesky.

Indoor Enthusiast – Track Listing:

1. The Nearest Exit May Be Behind You

2. Ghost Train

3. Zugzwang

4. Does It Need To Be So Loud?

5. Bends Toward Light

6. The Last Lonely Lamppost

7. Get Lost

8. Between Wind And Water

9. Memento Mori

10. Set Fire To The Stars

11. Closure

https://tuesdaythesky.com

https://www.facebook.com/TuesdaytheSky

https://www.metalblade.com

Source: EARSPLIT PR

A Statement From THE CULT’s Ian Astbury And Billy Duffy

Posted in gothic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on October 22, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo credit: Jackie Middleton

Mother Nature has a cycle of change and evolution that is inevitable. The moon’s phases change, tides rise and fall. Change is necessary for creation and rebirth.

It is with this in mind that, following the remaining dates on our current North American The Cult/Death Cult 8525 Tour, we have decided to step away from touring for an undetermined amount of time. We have toured extensively over the last few years and we shall now shift our focus to writing, recording new music, and exploring other projects that shall be revealed over time. It is a time for us to turn inward to recharge our spiritual batteries.

When we return to the stage, it shall be with an even stronger fire and energy that we will share with all of you. Ours is a communal bond, and it will not be broken, simply paused.

Until then, we have five remaining shows on this current tour, culminating at The Shrine in Los Angeles on Oct 30. Please join us for what has been an incredible celebration of 40 years of The Cult and Death Cult.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all the love and support. It keeps us alive.

“It’s been a beautiful three years celebrating our music with The Cult family around the world. Now it’s time to go home and spend time with our own families, and create some new music” – Billy

“My deepest gratitude to all who attended and immersed themselves in our world. I am deeply grateful to be connected to our Cult family as we ready ourselves for our final five shows for some time, and we take the opportunity to dive deeper into our next creative adventures. More shall be revealed. Blessings to you all.” – Ian

Billy & Ian

Thecult.us

Instagram.com/officialcult

Facebook.com/officialcult

Twitter.com/officialcult

Source: Speakeasy PR

ALBERTO RIGONI & MICHAEL MANRING Announce Legendary Bassist STUART HAMM as Third Bassist on Upcoming Album: Dystopia

Posted in bass, bass guitar, bass guitar players, Hard Rock, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on October 22, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Above: Stuart Hamm. Photos provided by featured artists.

Celebrated Italian bassist, composer, and producer ALBERTO RIGONI, together with world-renowned virtuoso MICHAEL MANRING, proudly announce the addition of STUART HAMM to their upcoming instrumental progressive rock/ambient album Dystopia. With Hamm joining the lineup alongside drummer David Menoudakis, the project’s powerful ensemble is now almost complete. A famous drummer will be announced soon as special guest!

A pioneer of modern electric bass, Stuart Hamm has redefined the boundaries of the instrument through his visionary solo albums and collaborations with icons such as Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, and Frank Gambale. His signature blend of technical brilliance, melodic sensibility, and fearless experimentation adds a new dimension to Dystopia, enriching its sonic architecture with depth and intensity.

Above: Alberto Rigoni. Photos provided by featured artists.

“When Alberto and Michael invited me to be part of Dystopia, I immediately felt the creative spark,” says Stuart Hamm. “The concept of three distinct bass voices blending and contrasting within the same musical vision is incredibly exciting. Each of us brings our own tone, feel, and emotion. It’s like a dialogue between different worlds of bass.”

The interplay among Rigoni, Manring, and Hamm highlights their unique sonic personalities, from ambient and melodic passages to aggressive and experimental textures. The album promises an immersive listening experience that showcases the expressive range of the instrument like never before.

Above: Michael Manring. Photos provided by featured artists.

The full album Dystopia is scheduled for release in the early months of next year.

Fans can already pre-order the digital edition via Bandcamp at:
http://albertorigoni.bandcamp.com

A Digipack CD edition will be produced, and limited vinyl versions are also being considered. Rigoni is currently in discussions with several international record labels for the release of this new album.

Are you ready to face a new prog experience?

More on MICHAEL MANRING

https://www.instagram.com/michael_manring and https://www.facebook.com/michaelmanring

More information on ALBERTO RIGONI

www.facebook.com/albertorigonimusic | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto_Rigoni | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alberto_Rigoni

Source: Split Screen PR

CREATURES Release New Single & Video for “Beware The Creatures” OUT NOW! | New Album Creatures II Out November 14th, 2025!

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on October 21, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

The new single “Beware the Creatures” is taken from CREATURES‘ 2025 album Creatures II, out on High Roller Records! 

Get your LP / CD at: https://www.hrrecords.de/CREATURES

Watch “Beware the Creatures” (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO) HERE

Creatures were originally formed in the summer of 2019 in the city of Curitiba. Like most places in Brazil, the scene there is dominated by extreme metal. However, there are some small “pockets of resistance” carrying the torch for more of a traditional heavy metal sound and Creatures (along with a group called Trovão) is one of the most talented of the lot.

After having issued a few singles, Bart Gabriel offered the band a deal to release their debut album from 2021 through his former label, Iron Oxide Records. The follow-up Creatures II is now due to be released on High Roller Records

Creatures II was recorded between September 2024 and March 2025 at Heavy Tron Studio, by Arthur Migotto (Hazy Hamlet). It was produced by Mateus Cantaleano and Migotto. Mateus Cantaleano wrote all the music and lyrics. The line-up on the recording was Marc Brito (vocals), Mateus Cantaleano (guitar), Ricke Nunes (bass), and Sidnei Dubiella (drums). There were also a few special guests, like Caio Vidal on keyboards and Arthur Migotto himself doing some additional vocals.

“Musically, I’d say the album is literally a mix of heavy metal and hard rock, with a darker, more evil vibe,” explains guitarist Mateus Cantaleano. “It carries what I believe is the essence of the band, dynamic songs that combine riffs with arpeggios, catchy choruses with darker minor melodies. Something like that, I think.”

Creatures were once described as a mixture of Dokken, Ratt and Judas Priest, a description Mateus Cantaleano can live with: “Absolutely, that’s true. Those bands, especially Dokken and Judas Priest, are very important in my life, and I carry their influence, even indirectly, in almost everything I do. Of course, I always aim for inspiration, not copying either of them exactly.”

Comparing Creatures I and Creatures II, the guitar player continues: “I’d say Creatures II is a bit heavier, darker, and a more mature album than its predecessor. While the first album was recorded just by me and Roberto, this time we had a full band involved. Both albums share the same essence – very dynamic songs, heavy tracks, power ballads, lots of vocal harmonies, catchy choruses, wild guitar solos, and so on. To me, ‘Beware The Creatures’ is the track that best sums up what I’m aiming for musically with Creatures.” 

On-Line:
https://www.facebook.com/creaturesheavymetal
https://www.instagram.com/creaturesheavymetal
https://creaturesheavymetal.bandcamp.com/

https://highrollerrecords.bandcamp.com/

Source: High Roller Records

QUEMASANTOS – Teams Up With Guitarist Chris Irarrazábal of Chilean Thrash Legends NIMROD for “The Oneironaut”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on October 21, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

L-R – Ignacio Orellana (Bass/Guitars/Drums) | Nelson Diaz (Vocals)

The international metal project Quemasantos returns with a haunting new visual experience: the official lyric video for “The Oneironaut”, a track inspired by the 19th-century writings of Allan Kardec on journeys of the soul. In this modern reinterpretation, the band transforms those spiritual ideas into a nightmarish, inter-dimensional voyage that unfolds within the realm of dreams. The track features guest guitarist Chris Irarrazábal of Chilean thrash metal band Nimrod.

Watch the lyric video – “The Oneironaut” at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wjG2pQEmpng

Add to your Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/track/0zVokpdf0F0YfK7gsixH9z

Nelson Díaz comments:

“It’s a song inspired by the 19th-century writings of Allan Kardec on what he called ‘journeys of the soul.’ Today, we could interpret it as a nightmarish vision of an interdimensional journey experienced during sleep.”

Ignacio Orellana adds:

“As we’ve been releasing one track after another, the sound has been evolving in search of what we truly want it to be. As the musician behind the music, it’s been challenging to balance the instruments so that each one shines, because each represents a part of the creator’s soul. I feel that this one leans a little more toward the drums’ side… but the bass, the bass. We’re preparing a few more surprises. Stay tuned and be ready to be surprised.”

Formed in the relentless underground of Santiago, Chile, NIMROD stands as one of the country’s pioneering thrash metal forces. Blending speed, aggression, and precision, the band has forged a sound rooted in classic ’80s thrash while pushing forward with a distinctly South American intensity.

Known for their explosive live shows and powerful songwriting, NIMROD has shared stages with both national legends and international acts, earning a loyal following across Latin America. With a catalog that captures decades of fury and evolution, the band continues to deliver pure, uncompromising metal, a testament to Chile’s enduring heavy scene.

Credits & Production Details:

  • Vocals: Nelson Díaz
  • Music: Ignacio Orellana
  • Lead Guitar: Chris Irarrazábal (Chilean thrash metal band Nimrod)
  • Vocals Recorded At: Ultrasonico Studios – Santiago, Chile
  • Music Recorded At: Oily Sound Studios – New York, USA
  • Visuals & Lyrical Concept: Nelson Díaz
  • Produced, Mixed & Mastered By: Ignacio Orellana

Video edited By: Promusicvideo.com

More info:

https://quemasantos.com

http://quemasantos.bandcamp.com

http://instagram.com/quemasantos1

http://www.facebook.com/quemasantos

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

BLOOD VULTURE Debut Possession (1981) Inspired Video For “Burn For It” Featuring ALEXIS KRAUSS From Sleigh Bells

Posted in gothic, gothic metal, gothic rock, Hard Rock, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on October 20, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

DEBUT ALBUM, DIE CLOSE, OUT NOW
VIA PURE NOISE RECORDS

ON TOUR WITH GWAR, HELMET & DWARVES THIS OCT/NOV

“BURN FOR IT” MUSIC VIDEO: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkKO2593Amc

BLOOD VULTURE, a vampiric goth rock band created by Jordan Olds (2 Minutes To Late Night), has revealed a surreal new video for his single “Burn For It” (Feat. Brian Fair), starring SLEIGH BELLS’ vocalist Alexis Krauss.

Directed by Olds, the video pays tribute to 1981’s cult favorite psychological horror film Possession, and painstakingly recreates demonic scenes from the movie.

Commenting on the videoOlds states

The video is a homage to one of my favorite movies, Possession (1981). Almost every shot in the video is a recreation of a scene from the movie paced to the music. For decades, it was so difficult to actually watch the movie. It was banned in the US when it originally came out and then it wasn’t allowed on streaming for a long time. Now thanks to Kino Lorber and Metrograph, there’s tons of screenings and streaming services (including the free ones from the library) showing the full version.”

“I consider it to be one of the great masterpieces in alternative cinema with two of the best on screen performances of all time and my favorite camera work ever. This whole idea was basically a Trojan horse to get people excited about that movie again. I also couldn’t be more grateful to my friend Alexis Krauss for trusting me with this idea and giving so much time and energy to this. It takes a special kind of artist and a special kind of talent to find a way to be fully compelling for 5 entire minutes by themselves and Alexis is that kind of special.”

The new video for “Burn For It” is the latest from the insidious mind of Olds, and featured on his project BLOOD VULTURE’s debut album, Die Close, which is out now via Pure Noise Records. The hypnotic short follows previously released videos for “Die Close,” “Grey Mourning” (feat. Jade Puget of AFI) and “A Dream About Starving To Death.”

Luring listeners in with a mesmerizing melding of gothic romanticism, lush metallic vibes and brutal reckoning, BLOOD VULTURE’s initial offering Die Close features 10 haunting tracks perfect for the season at hand.

Catch BLOOD VULTURE on tour this month with GWARHELMET and DWARVES.

Stream Die Close

https://lnk.to/BloodVulture

Purchase Die Close

https://purenoiserecs.lnk.to/BloodVultureStores

Die Close Track-list:

1. Die Close – Overature
2. An Embrace In The Flood
3. A Dream About Starving To Death
4. Grey Mourning (Feat. Jade Puget)
5. Entwined (Feat. Kristin Hayter)
6. Die Close – Interlude
7. Burn For It (Feat. Brian Fair)
8. The Silence of God
9. Abomination
10. Die Close – Finale

BLOOD VULTURE – Tour Dates

The Return of Gor Gor Tour 
w/GWAR, HELMET & DWARVES

Oct 22 – Tempe, AZ
Oct 23 – Las Vegas, NV
Oct 25 – Anaheim, CA
Oct 26 – Reno, NV
Oct 27 – Berkeley, CA
Oct 28 – Bend, OR
Oct 29 – Seattle, WA
Oct 30 – Vancouver, BC
Oct 31 – Penticton, BC
Oct 31 – Calgary, AB
Nov 01 – Edmonton, AB
Nov 02 – Spokane, WA
Nov 03 – Denver, CO
Nov 06 – Lincoln, NE
Nov 07 – San Antonio, TX
Nov 08 – Dallas, TX
Nov 09 – Nashville, TN
Nov 10 – Greensboro, NC
Nov 13 – Atlanta, GA
Nov 15 – Tampa, FL
Nov 18 – Baltimore, MD
Nov 19 – Worcester, MA
Nov 20 – Philadelphia, PA
Nov 21 – New York, NY
Nov 22 – Norfolk, VA

About BLOOD VULTURE:

This is the story of a vampire known as “The Blood Vulture.” A once-insatiable bloodthirsty abomination of a creature, he is now a recluse long locked away as he grapples with what it means to live forever in a world of impermanence. His tales of regret and grief and terror will be told from hereon through songs that meld the emotive vocal stylings of grunge’s golden era with death metal, goth rock, and doom metal.

Follow BLOOD VULTURE:
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BEGINNING OF THE END Feature Film To Be Released In Time For Halloween And The 2025 Holiday Season!

Posted in halloween, horror, horror movies, movies, news with tags , , , on October 20, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

OCTOBER 2025

After delivering albums from Ron Keel, Cold Sweat, The Fifth, and Crashing Wayward, RFK Media has branched out into the movie business, releasing the Mantaray Pictures feature film Beginning Of The End in time for Halloween and the 2025 holiday season.

The DVD edition is available to order now at http://RFKmediashop.com and streaming online on demand at http://patreon.com/ronkeel (premiering October 31st). The movie stars rocker Ron Keel, Playboy model Kaitlyn Jaynne, actress Melody Portnoy (daughter of Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy), and features a cameo by Mark “The Animal” Mendoza (ex-Twisted Sister).

Beginning Of The End made its theatrical premiere in July at the Edmonds Theatre in Washington. This movie is a collaboration between several independent filmmakers including award winning writer/director Terry R. Wickham (“Double Vision,” “Devil’s Five”), Jack Marziliano, and Zach Maldonado. It weaves together four short films rooted around the theme of Artificial Intelligence making people kill each other on the same night (in the same world) in almost linear time in different ways.

“Making the movie was a great experience,” Ron Keel comments. “I portray Ray, the next-door neighbor, an ordinary guy thrust into a very extraordinary situation. Not to give too much away, but there is some screaming involved, and I’ve had had a lot of practice acting like that!”

In addition to the film and the aforementioned music releases, RFK Media has new albums from Bad Marriage and Generation Landslide scheduled for 2026. There’s also a KEELWORLD comic book and other multi-media projects on the horizon.

https://RFKmedia.com

Source: Best Bet Promotions

TENEBRO – Italian Death Metal Horror Masters Unveil New Single “Impiccata”

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on October 20, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Italian death metallers TENEBRO are set to unleash their new album Una Lama D’Argento on December 12th, 2025 via Time To Kill Records.

Continuing their morbid devotion to the putrid sounds of classic horror and old school death metal, the band promises another slab of grotesque heaviness. The record features a striking cover artwork created by Julian Ibanez, perfectly capturing the nightmarish essence and macabre storytelling that have become TENEBRO’s signature traits.

The first single “Impiccata” is available now:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/ojZep_CBW6M

Streaming: https://ffm.to/tenebro-impiccata

The band commented:

“The first single, ‘Impiccata’, strikes with relentless intensity: a fast, uncompromising track that mirrors the shocking imagery of Dario Argento’s Suspiria. Inspired by the infamous hanging scene, the song channels the sense of sudden, inescapable terror that erupts without warning. With its direct, no-frills approach, ‘Impiccata’ captures the essence of Tenebro’s sound: sharp, immediate, and merciless, like a blade cutting through silence”.

With their horrific and claustrophobic death metal, TENEBRO reaffirm themselves as one of the most uncompromising and distinctive acts in the Italian extreme underground, ready to push even further with this new work.

With “Una Lama D’Argento”TENEBRO take their most extreme and visionary step yet: an entire album conceived as a tribute to Dario Argento, the undisputed master of horror, giallo and thriller cinema.
Eleven tracks that are not just songs, but episodes of a single nightmare, a journey through the dark and obsessive atmospheres of the films that shaped cinema history: Deep Red (1975), Suspiria (1977), Inferno (1980), Tenebre (1982), Phenomena (1985), and Opera (1987).

TENEBRO translate Argento’s universe into sound: riffs sharp as blades, guttural vocals emerging from the darkness, relentless drumming, and atmospheres shifting between pure violence and suffocating tension. Iconic scenes such as the mirror revealing the killer in Deep Red, the brutal mutilation in Tenebre, or the larva-filled bathtub finale in Phenomena are transformed into brutal, immersive sonic attacks, capturing the full horror and tension of the films.

Track-list:

1. Inferno
2. L’angelo Caduto Tra Le Luci Del Teatro
3. Impiccata
4. Sangue Sui Muri
5. Lo Specchio… Omicida.
6. Il Corpo Come Spartito
7. Piume Rosse
8. Appare ala Bambola, Poi La Lama
9. Larve Affamate
10. Nel Sonno Della Veggente
11. Jennifer

Preorders:

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/tenebro-una-lama-dargento

https://tenebrohorror.bandcamp.com/album/tenebro-una-lama-dargento

As with every album, TENEBRO continue to evolve, introducing new symphonies, styles, and melodies, while remaining distinctly separate from the wider underground scene. Their music explores new horizons without ever betraying the pulsating heart that has always defined their sound: extreme, theatrical, and viscerally horror-driven.

In Una Lama D’Argento, TENEBRO do not merely evoke Argento’s universe: they embody it, rewriting his obsessions in Giallo Metal. It is an album that cuts, tears, and leaves no room for respite.
Una Lama D’Argento is not just an album: it is a sonic nightmare, a visceral tribute to the cinema that taught us to love fear.

Line-up:

Il Becchino – Guitars, Vocals
Il Beccamorto – Bass, Drums, Guitars

TENEBRO:

https://tenebro666.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/tenebro.official/

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.youtube.com/c/TIMETOKILLRECORDS

https://timetokillrecords.com/

Montreal Bruisers, DEADWOOD, Bring You “Tales of Massacre”

Posted in deathcore, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news on October 19, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Montreal (QC) – Canadian bruisers, Deadwood, have released “Tales of Massacre,” the second single from forthcoming EP: Rituals of a Dying Light.

Check out the music video for “Tales of Massacre” at: youtu.be/kqpk5XQXrSQ

“Tales of Massacre” is also available on SpotifyApple Music, and Deezer.

Deadwood are set to release their new EP, Rituals of a Dying Light, on January 6, 2026 via Innerstrength Records.

Deadwood uniquely blends death metal and hardcore to create a modern deathcore sound. Known for their heavy music and dark lyrics, their motto is “Make Deathcore Angry Again.” The band aims to evoke terror and fear through their music, ensuring their performances are unforgettable. Most importantly, the music of Deadwood caters to enthusiastic metalheads who crave pure brutality and violence.

Track Listing:

1. Tales of Massacre [Video]

2. Heretic [Video]

3. Thirst for Blood

4. Whispers of Death

5. Echoes of the Fallen

Music and lyrics by Deadwood.

Recorded at EMNT studio January 2025. Produced by Fred Element. Mix and mastering by Fred Element.

Line-up:

Fred Element – Guitars
Stephane Filion – Lead Guitars
Charles Etienne Lafrance – Drums
Derek Heynekemp – Vocals*

*Note: Vocals on the EP by Martin Demontigny.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

Italian Metal Squad, HyperioN, Releasing Cybergenesis On January 15th | New Single “Deafening” Is Out Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on October 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Bologna (IT) – Italian metal act HyperioN return with new LP, Cybergenesis, a dark sci-fi concept album for fans of traditional Heavy Metal. Fighter Records will release the album on January 15, 2026.

The aptly titled album opener, “Deafening,” is the album’s first single and is available now at youtu.be/U57MUq5Bf8A.

Stream it on all other platforms at: music.imusician.pro/a/t6CNIS0L.

CybergenesisHyperioN’s third full-length album, is eight tracks of powerful, dynamic Heavy Metal!

The concept of Cybergenesis fits seamlessly with the fiery heavy metal therein. A daring expedition into a space-time rift ends in disaster, awakening the Choir, an ancient alien hive mind from an alternate dimension, and plunging humanity into a desperate war for survival. On an Earth enslaved by the Choir’s army of cyborgs, a former commander is reborn as the Rhizome Rider, leading a rebellion from within and sacrificing himself to free humanity.

Rooted in classic sci-fi, from Star Trek to Ghost in the Shell, Cybergenesis tells a story of resistance and sacrifice, where the human spirit defies impossible odds.

Photo Credit: Paolo Cavanna

Line-up: (pictured l-r)

Davide Cotti – Guitars
Francesco Madonna – Drums
Max Morelli – Vocals
Simone “Nega” Cauli – Bass
Francis Dipasquale – Guitars

The album’s striking cover artwork was hand-painted on canvas by English artist Ryan T. Hancock, renowned for his work with bands such as Seven Sisters, Blood Star, and Stormborn. HyperioN chose a handcrafted, non-AI artwork to give Cybergenesis a tangible and authentic visual identity.

Cybergenesis Pre-orders coming soon on Bandcamp!

Track Listing:

  1. Deafening
  2. Rewire, Rebuild
  3. Yet We Still Fight
  4. The Shackles of Chronitus
  5. Blood Over Chrome
  6. Grain of Sand
  7. Rhizome Rider
  8. The Whole of Time

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Source: ClawHammer PR

BURNED IN EFFIGY Drop New Single – “The Racking” | Tyrannus Aeternum Out October 31st

Posted in melodic death metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on October 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

The neoclassical melodic death force BURNED IN EFFIGY has released the official music video for “The Racking,” the third single off their forthcoming new album, Tyrannus Aeternum.

The world premiere for the official music video for “The Racking” comes via The Circle Pit. Watch the video now at this location.

The song is also streaming on all major platforms. Stream more from BURNED IN EFFIGY on SpotifyAmazon MusicApple Music and YouTube.

Tyrannus Aeternum is set for release on October 31. Pre-order the album now at: burnedineffigy.bandcamp.com/album/tyrannus-aeternum.

Rising from the heart of the Midwest metal scene, this Chicago-based quintet has announced a fall release for their much-anticipated second full-length, Tyrannus Aeternum. Following the 2022 release of their debut album, Rex Mortem, BURNED IN EFFIGY has sharpened their sound to a lethal edge. The result is an 11-track onslaught that blends the band’s skillful musicianship and technicality with volcanic brutality.

Tracklist:

1) Befouled Benefaction

2) Retribution

3) Masquerade

4) Procession

5) Wage of Exile

6) Sacrificial Seance

7) Monstrosity Reborn

8) Gallows Hymn

9) The Racking

10) Crown Crusher

11) Citadel

Line-up:

Mark “Smedy” Smedbron – Vocals
Steve Bacakos – Guitar
Mike Hisson – Guitar
Matt Watkins – Bass
Eddie Dec – Drums

Tyrannus Aeternum was recorded at Beal Audio and Bricktop Recording, with production, engineering and mixing by Jordan Beal. Orchestration and keyboards on the album were provided by Graham Southern. Album artwork by Timon Kokott.

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Source: ClawHammer PR

FLAGMAN’s Before The Blast Is Out Now

Posted in alternative metal, avant-garde metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on October 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Alternative/avant-garde metal unit FLAGMAN has unleashed its newest EP, Before the Blast.

Based in Seattle and riddled with ADHD, FLAGMAN has carved out its own niche in the metal community with a sound best described as “the lovechild of Primus, Mike Patton, and System of a Down.”

Before the Blast is now streaming on BandcampSpotify and Apple Music.

Watch the official music video for the song “The Punishment Committee” at youtu.be/yn8LwucYoXA?si=pGCSmxwjyAxty9Tz.

Despite various lineup changes, touring challenges, and the many other hurdles that accompany bands in the modern age, FLAGMAN has spent the last 10 years living the ‘never say die’ mantra. The band has built a reputation based on a boundary-pushing approach to songwriting and explosive live performances, sharing the stage with acts such as Sleepytime Gorilla Museum, Battles, Man On Man, Melvinator, Hed PE, and more.

With Before the Blast, the band leans heavily into the avant-garde tendencies, weaving angular riffs, manic rhythms, and industrial flair into an experience that is both urgent and unhinged.

Catch FLAGMAN live:
10/30 – Sacramento, CA @ The Starlet Room
11/1 – Palmdale, CA @ Transplants Brewing
11/2 – San Francisco, CA @ Bottom Of The Hill
11/4 – Redding, CA @ The Dip
11/5 – Eugene, OR @ John Henry’s
11/6 – Portland, OR @ Twilight Bar & Cafe
11/7 – Seattle, WA @ Funhouse

Follow FLAGMAN on LinkTree for more updates.

Line-up:

Sam Stewart – Bass, Guitar, Vocals
Orlando Rivera – Drums

Source: ClawHammer PR

ENTHEOS Unveils “Empty On The Inside” Video/Single | First Ever North American Headlining Tour To Commence October 30th

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on October 17, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Rachel Craig

ENTHEOS unveils a brand new, standalone single, “Empty On The Inside” and an accompanying video directed by Malcolm Pugh.

Comments vocalist Chaney Crabb, “’Empty On The Inside’ is a raw, cathartic song about pouring your entire soul into something that you thought would bring fulfillment to your life, but it only makes you feel empty in return. It is ENTHEOS in our purest form, expanding on our grunge and alternative metal sound. This track truly marks the beginning of a new era for our band.”

ENTHEOS – “Empty On The Inside” video still by Rachel Craig

Watch ENTHEOS’ video for “Empty On The Inside” HERE.

Stream/purchase the track at: metalblade.com/entheos.

ENTHEOS’ latest single comes in advance of their first ever North American headlining tour! The month-long trek will commence on October 30th in New Orleans, Louisiana and run through December 6th in Nashville, Tennessee. Support will be provided by Fallujah, The Zenith Passage, and Tracheotomy.

Tickets are on sale now at entheosofficial.com. See all confirmed dates below.

ENTHEOS w/ Fallujah, The Zenith Passage, Tracheotomy:
10/30/2025 Southport Hall – New Orleans, LA
10/31/2025 The Secret Group – Houston, TX
11/01/2025 RBC Deep Ellum – Dallas, TX
11/02/2025 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
11/04/2025 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM
11/05/2025 Nile Underground – Mesa, AZ
11/06/2025 Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA
11/07/2025 The Moroccan Lounge – Los Angeles, CA
11/08/2025 Backstage Bar – Las Vegas, NV
11/09/2025 Neck Of The Woods – San Francisco, CA
11/11/2025 Dante’s – Portland, OR
11/12/2025 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
11/13/2025 The Big Dipper – Spokane, WA
11/14/2025 Metro Music Hall – Salt Lake City, UT
11/15/2025 HQ – Denver, CO
11/16/2025 Bottleneck – Lawrence, KS
11/18/2025 Lefty’s – Des Moines, IA
11/19/2025 Cabooze – Minneapolis, MN
11/20/2025 Reggies – Chicago, IL
11/21/2025 Sanctuary – Detroit, MI
11/22/2025 Lees Palace – Toronto, ON
11/23/2025 Foufounes – Montreal, QC
11/25/2025 Palladium (Upstairs) – Worcester, MA
11/26/2025 Empire Underground – Albany, NY
11/28/2025 The Meadows – Brooklyn, NY
11/29/2025 Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA
11/30/2025 Hangar 1819 – Greensboro, NC
12/02/2025 Orpheum – Tampa, FL
12/03/2025 Conduit – Orlando, FL
12/04/2025 Masquerade (Purgatory) – Atlanta, GA
12/05/2025 Eulogy – Asheville, NC
12/06/2025 The End – Nashville, TN

ENTHEOS Live Lineup:
Chaney Crabb – vocals
Navene Koperweis – drums
Scott Carstairs – guitar
Michael Stancel – guitar

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Source: EARSPLIT PR

ACE FREHLEY – Rest In Peace, Rock Icon

Posted in classic rock, classic rock bands, Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on October 17, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

ACE FREHLEY / 1951 – 2025

2025 is another year that hasn’t been kind in the news department, with the passing of music artists. My condolences to the family, friends, bandmates and fans of Ace Frehley, affectionately known also as Space Ace and Spaceman. 74 years old is young, as I’ve grown and been reminded how precious life on Earth is.

Ace Frehley (birth name Paul Daniel Frehley) was a founding member and lead guitarist of KISS and highly successful solo artist during his post KISS career. What a career! Performing live consistently and recording albums that have endured an everlasting relevance to this very day, Ace Frehley kept his showmanship Rockin’ straight into 2025.

As I grew up in the mid 70’s through the 80’s, KISS had that wow factor from their personas to their accessible discography and everything in-between. Ace Frehley was the member of KISS I always wished had more songs featuring him as a singer.

Listening to Ace Frehley sing and play his magic on “Shock Me,” 2000 Man” and “Speedin’ Back To My Baby” will be on repeat for awhile now, as my fondness for this Rock icon has never been stronger. I’ll also play very loud Aces’ guitar splendor with the KISS classic: “What Makes The World Go ‘Round.” Plus, the albums of Frehley’s Comet will be bringing back good times memories as well, for the remainder of my life.

Thank you, Ace Frehley, and rest and also rock in peace. You were a major soundtrack to my life. That one time I saw you perform live, with your band Frehley’s Comet, I’ll continue to cherish and talk about forever. God Bless your soul, Space Ace. – Stone

KATAKLYSM – Freedom Or Death 2026 Tour | With VADER & Blood Red Throne | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, melodic metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on October 16, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Kataklysm Facebook:

FREEDOM OR DEATH!
Kataklysm heads back to Europe & UK for a massive headlining tour across 32 cities! Accompanied by Vader and Blood Red Throne, you’ll be served some of the most explosive extreme metal nights!

18.02. 🇫🇷 FR Paris @ La Machine Du Moulin Rouge
20.02. 🇬🇧 UK Wolverhampton @ KK’s Steel Mill
21.02. 🇬🇧 UK Glasgow @ Slay
22.02. 🇬🇧 UK Manchester @ Academy 2
23.02. 🇬🇧 UK London @ O2 Academy Islington
25.02. 🇫🇷 FR Rennes @ L’Etage
26.02. 🇫🇷 FR Toulouse @ Le Bikini
27.02. 🇪🇸 ES Madrid @ Sala Mon
28.02. 🇪🇸 ES Pamplona @ Sala Totem
01.03. 🇪🇸 ES Barcelona @ Razzmatazz 2
03.03.🇨🇭CH Geneve @ L’Usine
04.03. 🇮🇹 IT Milan @ Legend Club
05.03. 🇸🇮 SI Ljubljana @ Kino Siska
06.03. 🇨🇿 CZ Brno @ Fleda
07.03. 🇸🇰 SK Kosice @ Colloseum
08.03. 🇭🇺 HU Budapest @ Barba Negra Blue Stage
10.03. 🇦🇹 AT Vienna @ Simmcity
11.03. 🇩🇪 DE Munich @ Backstage Werk
12.03. 🇩🇪 DE Heidelberg @ Halle 02
13.03. 🇩🇪 DE Memmingen @ Kaminwerk
14.03. 🇨🇭 CH Pratteln @ Z7
15.03. 🇩🇪 DE Trier @ Forum
17.03. 🇧🇪 BE Antwerp @ Trix
18.03. 🇩🇪 DE Hamburg @ Markthalle
19.03. 🇩🇰 DK Copenhagen @ Pumpehuset
20.03. 🇩🇪 DE Berlin @ Festsaal Kreuzberg
21.03. 🇩🇪 DE Leipzig @ Hellraiser
22.03. 🇩🇪 DE Bochum @ Zeche
24.03. 🇩🇪 DE Frankfurt @ Batschkapp
25.03. 🇩🇪 DE Braunschweig @ Westand
26.03. 🇳🇱 NL Leiden @ Gebr. De Nobel
27.03. 🇩🇪 DE Bamberg @ Brose Arena

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

Here: https://linktr.ee/kataklysmtour2026

EMBERS OF DAWN Releases “Eden Unknown” – a Dark Reflection on Emotional Disconnection in a Hyperconnected World

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on October 16, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Emerging from the shadows with ferocious intent, EMBERS OF DAWN delivers their most intense and emotionally charged track yet with “Eden Unknown.” The single marks the band’s first release from their forthcoming debut album, and showcases the group’s evolution into a darker, heavier and more immersive sonic territory.

From the first crushing riff, “Eden Unknown” hits with the force of a digital apocalypse. It is a visceral fusion of melodic death metal and cyber-metal, laced with gothic undertones that amplify the song’s mood of despair and transcendence. With Cliff Ross (guitars/programming), Scott Van Horn (bass/programming), and Kyle Sweeny (drums) at the helm, EMBERS OF DAWN crafts a sound that is both technically precise and emotionally raw.

The lyrics delve into themes of detachment, emotional numbness, and the search for authentic connection. Set in a world where people are digitally linked but emotionally absent, “Eden Unknown” paints a vision of a paradoxical paradise. It tells of a modern Eden that is cold, empty, and stripped of genuine feeling.

About EMBERS OF DAWN:

Formed in 2022, EMBERS OF DAWN is a genre-defying metal project born out of Jacksonville, Florida and Santa Barbara, California. The band blends elements of industrial, gothic, melodic death metal, and cyber-metal to create a sound that is both cinematic and punishing. Known for their thematic focus on alienation, modern decay, and emotional detachment, EMBERS OF DAWN delivers music that is as introspective as it is aggressive.

The band’s music features cold mechanical precision, layered with dark melodic textures, drawing influence from acts like PAIN, DARK TRANQUILLITY, MINISTRY, FEAR FACTORY, RAMMSTEIN, STATIC-X, ROB ZOMBIE, ARCH ENEMY, and TYPE O NEGATIVE.

Their upcoming debut album Infernal Culture features drums by ADRIAN ERLANDSSON (AT THE GATES, CRADLE OF FILTH, PARADISE LOST, THE HAUNTED), adding an explosive edge to their already dynamic sound.

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PRIMORDIAL RITES Announce New EP ‘Contemplation Scriptures & The Swallowing Void’ for November 14th Release via Nameless Grave Records

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on October 16, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Featuring members of Denial, Necroccultus, Foeticide, Black Torment, and For Centuries

Nameless Grave Records is proud to announce the upcoming worldwide release of Contemplation Scriptures & The Swallowing Void, the crushing new EP from Mexican Death Metal purveyors, PRIMORDIAL RITES. The EP is set for release on November 14th, 2025.

Born from the vision of Iván “Bloodhunter” (ex-Denial) in 2019, PRIMORDIAL RITES channels the cosmic dread of H.P. Lovecraft into a punishing sonic weapon. Their sound is rooted in the foundational grit of 90’s death metal while incorporating the abyssal intensity of contemporary acts like Grave Miasma and Dead Congregation, forging a unique sound that is brutally effective.

To give listeners a first taste of the encroaching void, the band arrives with an assault: the first single and music video, “The Calamitous Void (After the Gates of Yoth),” today exclusively on the Nameless Grave Records YouTube channel.

The release follows a successful period of cultivating a strong live presence in Mexico, with PRIMORDIAL RITES having shared stages with international forces like General Surgery, Perdition Temple, and Sadistic Intent.

Pre-Order Now: https://primordialrites.bandcamp.com/album/contemplation-scriptures-the-swallowing-void

Source: Nameless Grave Records