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NEMOROUS Announce New Album – What Remains When Hope Has Failed

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on October 15, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Full-length out November 21 on Bindrune Recordings

The wait for the full-length follow-up to the promising debut EP from England’s NEMOROUS is nearly over! Four years after the debut EP, the band has finally returned with a six-track atmospheric black metal experience titled What Remains When Hope Has Failed. 

Listen to the album teaser here.

Follow NEMOROUS on Spotify.

Bindrune Records will release What Remains When Hope Has Failed on CD, vinyl and digital formats on November 21.

Track-list:
1) The Wyrm at World’s End
2) This Rotten Bough
3) Sky Avalanche
4) Quiescence
5) Bereft Part 2
6) What Remains When Hope Has Failed

Formed from the ashes of Wodensthrone, NEMOROUS carry the torch of atmospheric English black influenced metal proudly, but it’s not the main driving force behind them. The vision is far more expansive and eclectic. With their debut self-titled EP, they have proven that the twisting melodies and fog-like aura they create with their sound indeed harkens back to their past musical conquests, yet progression is a core tenet as it walks hand in hand with rich melodies and a fierce sense of aggressive tradition. 

NEMOROUS:
Phil Heckles – Bass
Ian Finley – Drums
Michael Blenkarn – Guitars
Alexandra Durning – Keyboards
Rob Hindmarsh – Guitars
Nick Craggs – Vocals

What Remains When Hope Has Failed is four years in the making and finds the band emerging victorious from a line-up change, where Chris Walsh (Vocals/Guitars) was replaced by Nick Craggs (Vocals – Vacivus/Neolithic) and Rob Hindmarsh on second guitar. Now as sextet, the band dove into the music for their first full-length reinvigorated, and it shows in the album’s composition.

What Remains When Hope Has Failed is a dynamic and emotional journey where quiet musical passages draw the listener in with vulnerability and beautiful, clean guitar arrangements that feel like Fields of the Nephilim at their most post-apocalyptic, only to build with reflective, melancholic mids, before exploding with blasting ferocity.

From subtle, yet expansive synth textures, complex drum work that never loses grasp on a powerful feel/swing, it all strengthens the overall impact of this album with colorful dynamics and a songwriting characteristic which can certainly be traced back to the early days of Wodensthrone. 

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BLACK SEA OF TREES – Premiere New Single “A Red Dawn”

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on October 15, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Traversing a forlorn sense of powerlessness juxtaposed with a ferocious intensity, “A Red Dawn” offers a commentary on human behavior throughout history as well as a search one’s sense of self. The Australian progressive metal quartet BLACK SEA OF TREES are beginning their journey to unleash the second album Cult of the Sun.

The band comments on “A Red Dawn”: 

“The lyrics illustrate the protagonist’s stagnant situation before being confronted by the sun god’s providence. The protagonist makes a covenant with the sun god, offering themselves in return for power to destroy their enemies and the creation of a new kingdom. The song ends with the protagonist destroying the temples of the old gods and the slaughter of those that upheld that religion.”

Listen HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=idz1IdVrQKg

BLACK SEA OF TREES:
Samuel Exton – Vocals/Guitar
Jan Schotting – Drums
Francesco Adami – Bass
Chris Schwinghamer – Lead Guitar

About BLACK SEA OF TREES:
Based out of Melbourne and Victoria in Australia, the progressive metal ensemble composes their music around the narrative of their releases. BLACK SEA OF TREES formed in 2018. The debut album, The Spiritual Beast, materialized in the spring of 2023. The band’s forthcoming sophomore full-length is an exploration of spirituality, folklore and philosophy, with death metal, folk and ambient elements incorporated into the soundscapes.

“A Red Dawn” marks the beginning of this next chapter for BLACK SEA OF TREES, introducing this next album’s concept: the protagonist is chosen by god to overthrow an old kingdom in a spiritual revolution. It’s a narrative that is heavily influenced by the Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh, Akhenaten and his life’s journey.

BLACK SEA OF TREES brings to life their themes and concepts through dark atmospheric tones, strong full voiced melodies, falsetto and deep growls. With songs ranging from intense 8 minute long walls of sound to 3 minute atmospheric/acoustic passages, BLACK SEA OF TREES draw inspiration from the likes of OPETH, KATATONIA, CULT OF LUNA, RUSSIAN CIRCLES, and KARNIVOOL. A wide array of styles is entwined into the outfit’s distinctive and compelling sound. 

Connect with BLACK SEA OF TREES:
Bandcamp: https://blackseaoftreesofficial.bandcamp.com/

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

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3zogtBHiOCIaGsOfy7y6oS

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DROWNED IN SILVER – Premieres “Waves of Sorrow” Video | Announces Debut Album: Mothers

Posted in doom metal, doom rock, experimental metal, experimental music, experimental rock, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on October 14, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

“Waves of Sorrow” blends dark atmospheres of occult and doom rock with a distinct gothic touch.

A new project formed by seasoned musicians from the black metal and experimental music scenes.

Debut album “Mothers” to be released 7 November via Pagan Records.

A new occult/doom rock act, Drowned in Silver, has unveiled “Waves of Sorrow“, the first single and video from their debut album Mothers. The full-length record is set to be released on 7 November 2025 via Pagan Records in CD, LP and digital formats. 

Watch “Waves of Sorrow”: 

https://youtu.be/8DcnLzblDbg

“Waves of Sorrow” is a powerful testament to the band’s signature sound, blending the dark atmospheres of occult and doom rock with a distinct gothic touch. The music video, created in collaboration with the artists from Zaćma Visual Studio and the Kraków-based dance group Morphos, visually captures the song’s intensity and mood.

Photo credit: Arek Alvein

Drowned in Silver is a new project formed by seasoned musicians from the black metal and experimental music scenes. Their music finds a unique balance between occult rock and trance-like expression, drawing inspiration from the spiritual intensity of artists like The Devil’s Blood, Dead Can Dance and Wardruna.

Pre-order “Mothers” via Pagan Records: 

https://www.pagan-records.com/

Drowned In Silver online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drownedinsilver
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drowned_in_silver/

Zaćma Visual Studio online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/zacmavisualstudio
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zacmavisualstudio/

Morphos online:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morphos.dance.crew/

Pagan Records online:
Website / Shop: https://www.pagan-records.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/paganrecords
Bandcamp: https://paganrecords.bandcamp.com

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THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE To Join Left To Suffer For 2026 North American Winter Tour | Tickets On Sale Now

Posted in deathcore, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on October 14, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Chance H. / Side2side.Imagery  

Pennsylvania deathcore merchants and recent Metal Blade Records signees THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE will join Left To Suffer on their 2026 North American Winter tour. The three-week journey runs from January 22nd in Atlanta, Georgia through February 19th in San Antonio, Texas. Additional support will be provided by Fr3ak as well as Your Spirit Dies and LarcɆnia RoɆ on select dates. The tour follows a special one-off performance supporting Oceano on their final show ever. Tickets are on sale now! See all confirmed shows below.

THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE w/ Oceano, Monsters, Aight Bet:
12/06/2025 The WC Social Club – West Chicago, IL

w/ Left To Suffer, Fr3ak, Your Spirit Dies:
1/22/2026 Masquerade – Atlanta, GA
1/23/2026 Conduit -Winter Park, FL
1/24/2026 Oscura – Tampa, FL
1/26/2026 Radio Room – Greenville, SC
1/28/2026 Local 506 – Chapel Hill, NC
1/29/2026 Metro Music Hall – Baltimore, MD
1/30/2026 Meadows – New York, NY
1/31/2026 Palladium – Worcester, MA
2/01/2026 Empire Live Underground – Albany, NY
2/03/2026 Preserving Underground – Pittsburgh, PA
2/04/2026 Garrison – Toronto, ON
w/ Left To Suffer, Fr3ak, LarcɆnia RoɆ:
2/05/2026 Sanctuary – Detroit, MI
2/06/2026 Reggie’s – Chicago, IL
2/07/2026 7th Street Entry – Minneapolis, MN
2/08/2026 X-Ray Arcade – Cudahy, WI
2/10/2026 Marquis – Denver, CO
2/11/2026 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM
2/12/2026 Launchpad – Mesa, AZ
2/13/2026 Glass House – Pomona, CA
2/14/2026 Cornerstone – Berkeley, CA
2/15/2026 Goldfield Trading Post – Roseville, CA
2/17/2026 Eagle Hall – Las Vegas, NV
2/19/2026 Vibes Underground – San Antonio, TX

THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE:
Wyatt McLaughlin – guitars
Tyler Beam – vocals
Andrew Petway – bass
Dylan Potts – drums

THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE was forged in 2010. Within a year, they were touring regularly and had self-released their debut album, Know Your Exits. By 2013, independent metal label Density Records unleashed their second album, Invivo [Exvivo].

Further touring ensued with the likes of I Declare War, Fit For An Autopsy, Thy Art Is Murder, and Kublai Khan. The prolific act would go on to release five more full-lengths, each earning Billboard chart placements and reaping critical accolades both stateside and abroad.

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REDSHARK Announce New Single: “Hypnotized” | Sudden Impact Album Releases October 31st

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , on October 14, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Cover art by Stanislav Atanasov

“Hypnotized” taken from REDSHARK’s forthcoming album Sudden Impact out on October 31st

Hypnotized” explores deception and how it can warp reality, creating a blurred line between truth and illusion, it is the story of a spell, inspired by Medusa and the Sirens in Greek mythology.

Watch the Visualizer Lyric Video for “Hypnotized” HERE

The brand new single “Hypnotized” is vailable on all platforms HERE

REDSHARK was founded in 2012 in Barcelona, Spain, by Philip Graves (guitar) with the aim of delivering Classic Pounding Heavy Speed Metal. Their traditional 80s metal influences may plunder the nostalgia circuit; yet REDSHARK are ruthlessly carrying the torch with great attitude, and powerful melodic songwriting.

Band line up:
Pau Correas – Vocals
Javier Bono – Guitars
Philip Graves – Guitars
Chris Carrest – Bass
Alan Llano – Drums

Sudden Impact was produced & recorded by Jaume Perna “Jack Dark” at Capricorn Studios and mixed & mastered by Javi Félez at Moontower Studios. Recording drums by Edgar Beltri at La Atlántida Studio.

TRACK LISTING:
1 – Sudden Impact
2 – A Place for Disgrace
3 – Fire Raider
4 – Your Last Breath
5 – Hypnotized
6 – Rip your Bones
7 – Whispers of Time
8 – Beware of the Shark
9 – The Chase
10 – Fight the Rules of Power

Discography:
Lights of Darkness Single (self released 2013)
Rain of Destruction EP (self released 2016)
Evil Realm EP (self released 2019)
Digital Race (Listenable 2022)
Sudden Impact (Listenable 2025)

Band Links:
FACEBOOK

INSTAGRAM

BANDCAMP

Subscribe to Listenable Records channel HERE

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THRON Announce New Single: “The Hunter And The Prey”

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on October 13, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

“The Hunter And The Prey” is taken from THRON’s forthcoming album Vurias – out on October 31, 2025

“The Hunter And The Prey” is now available
on all platforms 

WATCH HERE

“The Hunter & The Prey” finds Thron venturing into uncharted sonic territory. Anchored in their signature blackened metal, the track bursts open with unexpected textures of haunting saxophone passages and the spectral glow of vintage 70s synthesizers. The result is a dark, cinematic journey that blurs the line between primal aggression and otherworldly atmosphere, marking one of the band’s boldest and most evocative statements to date.

DIGITAL: HERE  PHYSICAL: HERE

In March 2023, THRON unleashed their fourth full-length Dust; a sonic testament to their relentless evolution and creative hunger. Hailed by fans and critics alike, ‘Dust’ carved its mark into the underground and beyond, paving the way forward. From the hallowed grounds of Hellfest in Clisson to the thunderous stages of Summer Breeze and Baden In Blut, THRON proved themselves a formidable live force.

Sharing stages with titans such as Amon Amarth, Necrophobic, Pestilence, Carcass, Endstille and more. Embarking on an European tour, the band cemented their reputation as one of the most compelling acts in the modern blackened metal sphere.

Vurias – Track-listing:

01 – The Serpent’s Path
02 – Astral Materia
03 – Hubris’ Crown
04 – A Paradox
05 – Ungemach (Stilles Ende)
06 – One Truth, One Light
07 – Griefbearer
08 – The Hunter And The Prey
09 – The Metamorph’s Curse *
*( Exclusive bonus track )

LINE UP:
Samca (Vocals)
PVIII (Guitars)
Ravendust (Guitars)
SXIII (Bass)
J (Drums)

Discography:
Thron (2017)
Abysmal (LISTENABLE 2018)
Pilgrim (LISTENABLE 2021)
Dust (LISTENABLE 2023)
Vurias (LISTENABLE 2025)

Subscribe to Listenable Records channel HERE

ON-LINE:

https://www.facebook.com/THRONKvlt

https://shop-listenable.net/fr/259_thron

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WOLFBRIGADE Celebrates 30th Anniversary With Two Digital Releases – Hostile Wasteland + A Special Live Album – Both Out Now On Metal Blade Records!

Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on October 13, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Therese Öhrvall

Watch a visualizer for the track “Hostile Wasteland” HERE and “Enter The Gates” HERE.

Formed in 1995 in the small Swedish city of Mariestad by key players from Sweden’s legendary hardcore scene, WOLFBRIGADE (known as Wolfpack until 1999) remains among Scandinavia’s most respected, influential, and reliable purveyors of real-world, brute-force, political hardcore punk.

The band’s disparate influences are drawn together with unifying solidity, the remorseless rhythms of Discharge, the blue-collar rock ‘n’ roll of Motörhead and the heads-down bludgeon of classic Entombed. The quintet defines their main driving force as: “the eternal quest for the ultimate song. We constantly explore the space we can create for progression within our pretty slim framework. Even though our personal tastes are very eclectic, we want to stay true to the WOLFBRIGADE core, but at the same time apply as much pressure as we can to push it further. We’ll mix any influences that we please. War on rules. That has been the concept since the very start of Wolfpack.”

In celebration of their 30th anniversary, WOLFBRIGADE delivers Hostile Wasteland, an EP with a ferocious raw mix originally recorded in 2000, in the legendary Sunlight Studios, while they still went under the name Wolfpack. In addition, they unleash Kill To Live, an album of special live renditions of classic tracks, recorded in 2025, in the band’s own Wolfden Studio.

Both Hostile Wasteland and Kill To Live are available now digitally at: metalblade.com/wolfbrigade.

Hostile Wasteland – Track Listing:

  1. Hostile Wasteland
  2. Living In Vain
  3. Global Lunacy
  4. Day After Day

The band comments, “Over the years we have talked about releasing the last recording we did under the name Wolfpack to present it the way it was originally intended. Until now, it has remained more or less buried, only surfacing as bonus tracks on a few limited releases. As we celebrate the band’s 30th anniversary, we went through our archives and unearthed a stack of old DAT tapes which we transferred to digital. Among them we found this raw mix that sounded great. Bloodfilled and savage. And it felt like the right moment to finally give it a proper release.

When we started out, we were five guys from different punk and metal bands who came together. The fusion of d-beat, punk, and death metal came naturally. That this hybrid beast is still alive three decades later feels insane. And at the same time inevitable. The band has burned itself into our DNA. Over the years some songs turned into staples in our live sets, others never really came out the way we wanted on the recordings, some changed shape with time, some we almost forgot. When we finally had proper recording possibilities in our rehearsal space, our guitarist Jocke Rydbjer’s own Wolfden Studio, we thought: ‘Why not give these songs another chance? Record them live, document how we actually sound as one. Five friends in a room. Nothing polished. Nothing dressed. Just naked to the bare arse.’ This is Lycanthro Punk 2025. Since 1995.”

WOLFBRIGADE Lineup:
Micke Dahl – vocals
Erik Norberg – guitar
Jocke Rydbjer – guitar
Johan Erkenvåg – bass
Dadde Stark – drums

Watch a visualizer for the track “Hostile Wasteland” HERE and “Enter The Gates” HERE.

Kill To Live (recorded live at Wolfden Studio) Track Listing:

  1. March Of The Wolves
    (Originally Found On Wolfpack – Lycanthro Punk, 1998)
  2. Power And Greed
    (Originally Found On Wolfpack – Allday Hell, 1999)
  3. No Heart Bleeds
    (Originally Found On Wolfbrigade – In Darkness You Feel No Regrets, 2003)
  4. Road To Dreams
    (Originally Found On Wolfbrigade – Damned, 2012)
  5. Mindprowler
    (Originally Found On Wolfbrigade – Prey To The World, 2007)
  6. Enter The Gates
    (Originally Found On Wolfpack – A New Dawn Fades, 1996)
  7. Bastards
    (Originally Found On Wolfpack – Allday Hell, 1999)
  8. In Darkness You Feel No Regrets
    (Originally Found On Wolfbrigade – In Darkness You Feel No Regrets, 2003)
  9. No Future
    (Originally Found On Wolfpack – Allday Hell, 1999)
  10. Barren Dreams
    (Originally Found On Wolfbrigade – Comalive, 2008)

WOLFBRIGADE 30th Anniversary Show:

10/18/2025 Kollektivet Live – Stockholm, SE w/ Skitsystem, Paranoid

https://www.instagram.com/wolfbrigadeofficial

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Æternia – New Single “Forged In Fire” From Upcoming Album Is Out Now

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on October 13, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

“Forged in Fire,” the new single from German Power Metal Masters, Æternia, is out now! The single is the second released from forthcoming album, Into The Golden Halls.

Stream “Forged in Fire” at:

aeternia.bandcamp.com/track/forged-in-fire

Cruz Del Sur Music will release Into The Golden Halls on October 17 on CD, vinyl, and digital formats.

Having formed in 2020 with a sole EP making their mark in 2022, entitled The Quest, this wondrous band was born! Combining that epic and monumental sense of grandiosity and melody that you would anticipate from a band like pre-symphonic Blind Guardian or Helloween and adorned by stunning cover artwork by Adam Burke, this promises to be a real gem of the current scene that evokes majesty in every aspect both sonically and visually.

Boldly, the band decided to record and produce the album themselves, so you can feel their hard work ethic in every fibre of this music. A truly monumental debut album that all power metal fans must hear!

The band recorded and produced the record themselves, so every fiber of their album is testimony to their incredibly hard work. A massive sound can be felt that couples blinding guitar riffs and soaring leads atop unbreakable rhythmic battery from the drums and bass altogether held in place by commanding and soulful vocals.

Line-Up:

Sven Hamacher– Bass
Martin Kramer – Guitars
Daniele Gelsomino – Vocals
Hendrik Czirr – Drums
David Ponwitz – Guitars

Spinning lore from both history and a more fantastical realm, this is an epic conquest that you can truly lose yourself in while the musical majesty will keep you bewitched and engaged time and time again. As each spellbinding track flows from the last, you can gaze at the artwork (especially if you buy the vinyl which will include gorgeous colour variants and an A2 poster, plus a four page booklet).

This is one of those pieces of musical history that every single element will draw you in for something more than just a quick background listen.

Pre-order Into The Golden Halls:

CD: tinyurl.com/yc2tzkjm

LP BLACK: tinyurl.com/bd6f9dyd

LP LMT 200 MARBLED HALLS: tinyurl.com/3vcv2cxb

BANDCAMP: aeternia.bandcamp.com/album/into-the-golden-halls

Track Listing:

1. Ascending

2. Dragon’s Gaze

3. Five Rode Forth

4. Trial by Fire and Water

5. Forged in Fire

6. The Descendant

7. Lightbringer (Fall of the Church)

8. Lay of Hildebrand

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instagram.com/aeternia_band

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DISSENTIENCE Unleashes First Single “Obsidian Tomb” From Upcoming EP Kaiju

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on October 12, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Bethlehem, PA metal act DISSENTIENCE has released “Obsidian Tomb,” the crushing first single from their forthcoming concept EP Kaiju, due out February 20, 2026, accompanied by a brand-new lyric video available below:

DISSENTIENCE “Obsidian Tomb” – https://youtu.be/LfkYsbFSZfA

A blistering blend of thrash aggression, death metal precision, and cinematic atmosphere, “Obsidian Tomb” serves as the opening chapter in Kaiju’s apocalyptic narrative. The song begins with a somber acoustic passage before erupting into a relentless assault of blast beats, crushing riffs, and haunting melodies. Lyrically, the track captures the first moments of devastation as a colossal, nameless monster emerges from the depths to annihilate an unsuspecting city.

Rather than grounding the story in a specific place or era, DISSENTIENCE leaves the monster and setting deliberately vague, allowing listeners to project their own fears into the music. The result is a track that feels as timeless as it is terrifying.

Kaiju – Track-list:

  1. Obsidian Tomb    
  2. Chaos Absolute    
  3. Kaiju    
  4. Death Shroud

Kaiju is a four-track concept EP inspired by Japanese monster cinema and Lovecraftian horror. Produced by the band alongside Corey Pierce, the record was engineered by Matt Menafro at Peach Pie Sound, mixed by Zeuss, and mastered by Alan Douches. The full EP will be released independently on digital and CD formats.

About DISSENTIENCE: 

Formed in 2013 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, DISSENTIENCE is a progressive death-thrash metal band that combines the technical precision of death metal with the relentless energy of thrash. Rejecting retro imitation and genre stagnation, the band creates forward-thinking metal that is both aggressive and dynamic.

Drawing influence from bands like TRIVIUM, REVOCATION, SYLOSIS, THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, DEATH, and LAMB OF GOD, DISSENTIENCE forges a sound built on sharp riffs, crushing rhythms, and inventive songwriting.

The lineup features Connor Valentin on guitar and vocals, James Vitale on guitar, Sean Langer on bass, and Nick Scherden on drums. Known for their intense live performances and refusal to be confined to a single subgenre, the band continuously pushes their sound in new directions. Their music balances chaos and melody while exploring dark themes through a modern lens.

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NOSFERATU – NECA Toony Terrors Action Figure I Acquired

Posted in horror, horror movies, movies, news with tags , , , , , on October 12, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Above: Nosferatu (1922) silent film figure of Count Orlok I obtained during this past Summer.

Nosferatu was touched upon in Bram Stokers’ 1897 novel Dracula. Referring to the more common label of an evil, blood sucking and living dead entity known as a vampire, Nosferatu is also the title of the silent film from 1922 and its inevitable recent remake from 2024.

Above: image of Count Orlok from Nosferatu (1922).

If my memory is correct, I first watched the 1922 silent film Nosferatu when I was in the 7th grade, going back to 1978/1979. I remember sneaking into the living room very late at night, while my parents and sister were asleep, just to watch this iconic silent film on the local community access channel, via the television. Needless to say, I had the shit scared out of me that night and loved it!

Above: Count Orlok shadow image from Nosferatu (1922).

Since I was a kid, I’ve been a fan of all the classic horror films and especially the Universal Monsters franchise. Fast forward to this past Summer of 2025 and I acquired this creepy and yet stunning action figure of Count Orlok from the Nosferatu silent film. By way of a straight up trade, (equaling to twenty U.S. dollars), I was grinning to own this sinister figure that has evoked my memory in such a fun and spooky way. Metal be thy name. – Stone

Bonus Fact: Max Schreck was a German actor who portrayed Count Orlok in the 1922 silent film Nosferatu.

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Louisville Death Metal Act REDIVIDER Announces Debut Album Sounds of Malice | Out January 9, 2026 via Third House Communications

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on October 12, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

REDIVIDER, the Louisville-based death metal band known for their blend of old school brutality and modern aggression, has released their debut single “Sounds of Malice” on all streaming platforms. The track is the first offering from their forthcoming full-length album Sounds of Malice, which will be released on January 9, 2026 through Third House Communications.

“Sounds of Malice” introduces listeners to REDIVIDER’s punishing sound and fantasy-driven lyrical style. The song tells the story of a deranged wizard addicted to Liquid Pain, a dark substance harvested from human suffering. Vocalist Jacob Spencer’s delivery is both guttural and deliberate, carried by twisting guitar riffs, time signature shifts, and melodic dissonance.

The full-length album Sounds of Malice will feature seven tracks written with live performance in mind, each exploring themes of death, ritual, and myth. Recorded between Round Table Recording Company and Michael Kent O’Bryan Studio, the album was engineered by Michael Kent O’Bryan and Brian “Bone” Thorburn, mixed by Paul Nunavath, and mastered by Dan Swano at Unisound. The result is a record that captures REDIVIDER’s intense live presence while delivering clarity and depth.

Sounds of Malice Track-list:

  1. Quartered & Devoured    
  2. Sounds of Malice    
  3. Shackled to Existence    
  4. Apocalyptic Waste    
  5. Fratricide    
  6. Bask in the Rot
  7. Left To Rot

REDIVIDER:

  • Jacob Spencer – Vocals
  • Paul Nunavath – Guitar
  • Jake Atha – Guitar
  • Alexander Farrington – Bass
  • Mike Hargrave – Drums (live)

About REDIVIDER:

REDIVIDER is a death metal band from Louisville, Kentucky, formed in 2021 by vocalist Jacob Spencer and guitarist Paul Nunavath. Joined by guitarist Jake Atha and bassist Alexander Farrington, the band draws influence from the early Florida death metal scene and bands like CANNIBAL CORPSE, MORBID ANGEL, DEATH, and GORGUTS.

With a sound rooted in old school brutality and layered with modern aggression, REDIVIDER combines guttural vocals, dissonant riffs, and relentless groove to create music that is both violent and immersive.

The band made their live debut in 2022 and quickly gained recognition in the underground scene, sharing stages with acts such as CREEPING DEATH, CRYPTA, MASSACRE, COGNITIVE, and SEE YOU NEXT TUESDAY.

Their debut album Sounds of Malice is a conceptually rich, sonically punishing record that blends fantasy-driven storytelling with crushing heaviness. Written with live performance in mind, REDIVIDER’s music thrives on tension, rhythm, and unapologetic intensity, death metal built to be felt as much as heard.

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HARMOZEL Announce New Album Songs of the Hungry Ghosts – Album Now Streaming

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on October 11, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Connecticut-based trad-doom/psychedelic metal entity HARMOZEL returns with its newest album, Songs of the Hungry Ghosts. HARMOZEL was born in the temples built by Elder, Candlemass, and Cirith Ungol. The band blends bold experimentation and a Gregorian chant-inspired grandeur for a daring twist on classic doom. 

Featuring eight unique and haunting tracks, Songs of the Hungry Ghosts delivers furnace-forged riffs hammered into a kaleidoscope of blood and hallucinatory visions.

Songs of the Hungry Ghosts is out now. Order the album at: harmozel.bandcamp.com.

Stream the album on Spotify.

Track-listing:
1) Burning
2) Know Thyself
3) A Hero’s Journey
4) The Fall Of Pistis Sophia
5) Tara Of The Liberating Knives
6) Thich Quang Duc
7) The Screams Of Dying Children
8) Jets Of Blood Coiling Up The Muddy Needle

All music and lyrics on Songs of the Hungry Ghosts were written and performed by Pat Jenkinson. The album was mixed at Primordial Sound Studios by Pat Jenkinson and mastered at Audiosiege Mastering.      

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ØVI Unleashes “Lilith” – the Venomous Opening Track from Upcoming EP Hedera Helix

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on October 11, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

ØVI returns with “Lilith,” the searing first single from their forthcoming 2026 EP, Hedera Helix. A venomous ode to entanglement and emotional toxicity, “Lilith” sets the tone for an uncompromising and cathartic body of work.

Serving as the opening chapter of the EP, “Lilith” captures the seductive yet suffocating presence of manipulative forces and is a reflection on those who exploit vulnerability under the guise of intimacy. ØVI draws on the haunting image of poison ivy to illustrate how these figures creep in, beautiful yet parasitic, until they are finally confronted and cut away. It’s a track where attraction collides with revulsion, and clarity rises from the ashes of rage.

Driven by razor-sharp lyricism and a visceral soundscape, “Lilith” pulses with fury honed into focus, anger transformed into power. The track is accompanied by a cinematic music video that further delves into its themes of entrapment, temptation, and liberation, mirroring the song’s spiraling tension and eventual rupture.

Watch “Lilith” Here: https://youtu.be/Hz6hFHDXON4

“Lilith” also features prominently in the upcoming independent film The Roughneck, adding yet another layer of depth and resonance to the track’s uncompromising energy.

Named after the ivy plant known for its relentless spread and permanence, Hedera Helix is ØVI’s boldest work to date. Across four tracks, the EP explores toxic relationships, parasitic dynamics, and the reclamation of self. Each song vines outward with unchecked intensity, echoing the ivy’s invasive sprawl, not to destroy, but to mark, to grow, and to survive.

Rather than wallow in despair, Hedera Helix transforms pain into propulsion. It’s a soundtrack of confrontation, of breaking cycles, and of embracing rage as a form of renewal. ØVI’s message is clear: vulnerability is not weakness and survival is not silence.

Connect With OVI:

Official Website: https://www.oviorder.com/

Bandcamp: https://oviorder.bandcamp.com/track/crucifixation

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554332926141

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THE NOCTAMBULANT  Unveil “Bring The Sorrow”, A Sinister Hymn From The Southern Void 

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, nu metal with tags , , , , , on October 11, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Drawing from the raw bloodlines of blues, rockabilly, goth rock, and American country, Florida’s dark torchbearers THE NOCTAMBULANT open the gates to the abyss with their new single “Bring The Sorrow.”

With this release, the band channels the haunted spirits of the South, where gospel hymns curdle into laments and salvation tastes of rust and whiskey. “Bring The Sorrow” is the first true blast of sound from a forthcoming chapter in THE NOCTAMBULANT’s evolution, a forceful wake-up call from the shadows of the American heartland.

The track begins with the metaphorical crack of a Bible slamming shut on a pulpit, signaling the end of blind faith and the beginning of reckoning. Its lyrics twist the familiar words of Psalm 91, a passage once meant to promise protection and peace, into something deeply corrupted.

Stream “Bring The Sorrow” Here: https://youtu.be/0kcD5C7wYro

In the world of “Bring The Sorrow,” faith offers no refuge, only torment. The song reimagines the sacred as profane, echoing through the backwoods of Appalachia and the swamps below, where every prayer is answered with silence.

“Bring The Sorrow” captures THE NOCTAMBULANT’s signature fusion of dark Americana and gothic metal, where howling guitars and funeral dirges collide. It is both a sermon and a curse, a lament for a world where redemption has lost its meaning.

About THE NOCTAMBULANT:
In 2013, THE NOCTAMBULANT formed in Jacksonville, Florida, with a mission to spread the culture of Southern Appalachia through their unique interpretation of black metal. Merging the genre’s primal aggression with the crushing weight of blackened death metal and the haunting atmospherics of Southern Gothic, they sought to honor the myths, spirits, and eerie folklore of the region.

Founded by E. Helvete (Guitars, Vocals) and D. Franseth (Drums) following the breakup of their psychobilly band, THE NOCTAMBULANT emerged as they delved into the darker realms of black metal. With the addition of Lars Goerschafft (Bass) and later Rev Beaumont (Guitar), the band fully embraced a sound that merges relentless intensity with ghostly Appalachian storytelling, crafting an auditory spell of sorrow, brutality, and mysticism.

Their music weaves a sonic tapestry of feral blackened riffs, ominous melodies, and immersive soundscapes steeped in spectral Appalachian lore. Drawing inspiration from metal legends such as VENOM, CELTIC FROST, BATHORY, and DARK FUNERAL, THE NOCTAMBULANT channels both ferocity and haunting atmosphere, merging the unrelenting force of extreme metal with the ghostly echoes of ancient myths and the desolation of the Southern Gothic landscape. Their next album is set to emerge in 2026.

Links: 
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/TheNoctambulant/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenoctambulant/
TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeEM8R9y/

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ROB ZOMBIE – The Great Satan Releases on February 27, 2026

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on October 10, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Rob Zombie Bandsintown:

New album The Great Satan releases everywhere February 27, 2026. Pre-order & Pre-save: https://robzombie.bfan.link/the-great-satan

Listen to the new single “Punks And Demons” and watch the music video:
https://robzombie.bfan.link/punks-and-demons

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LYNCH MOB – The Final Album, Dancing With The Devil, Releasing On November 28th, via Rat Pak Records

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on October 10, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Rat Pak Records:

Legendary guitarist George Lynch and his band Lynch Mob are set to release their highly anticipated final studio album Dancing with the Devil via Rat Pak Records due outon November 28, 2025, marking the final chapter in their storied career. Produced by Chris Collier, the album follows the success of their previous effort “Babylon” and showcases elements of classic Lynch Mob with a modern edge, fusing hard rock, blues, and soulful grooves with an unmistakable passion and energy. 

Dancing with the Devil revisits the classic Lynch Mob sound: a potent mix of blues-based hard rock, razor-sharp guitar work, and soulful vocals, delivered with the swagger and confidence of a band that has nothing left to prove. Fans of the early Wicked Sensation era will find familiar fire here with this masterful completion of their musical legacy. Additionally, George Lynch has decided to extend the bands legacy further. Due to high demand for additional performances and the upcoming release of the final studio album Dancing with the Devil, George will continue to fly the Lynch Mob banner into the future with a trek of encore performances. 

Get the full details and get in on some limited-edition signed CD & VINYL bundles at: https://ratpakrecords.com/collections/lynch-mob

Watch the video for “Dancing with the Devil” here: https://youtu.be/3XouoBcbK9A 

Stream or download the single here: https://lnk.to/3a5H5Rus

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DANKO JONES Pay Homage to KISS on New Video Single “Diamond In The Rough” feat. Marty Friedman (Megadeth) | New album, Leo Rising, Out November 21 via PERCEPTION

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on October 10, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

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Toronto’s hardest-hitting rock ’n’ roll trio DANKO JONES are back with their explosive new single “Diamond In The Rough”, the latest cut from their upcoming album Leo Rising, releasing on November 21, 2025, via Perception, a Division of Reigning Phoenix Music and Sonic Unyon (Canada)!

The track is a high-voltage homage to classic KISS, supercharged by a blazing guest solo from guitar legend Marty Friedman (MEGADETH, CACOPHONY).

The band comments: “Channeling early Kiss, this is a favorite of mine, especially with the one and only Marty Friedman on lead guitar!”

“Diamond In The Rough” channels the raw, unfiltered energy of 1970s arena rock. Friedman’s fiery fretwork ignites the song, adding his unmistakable touch of guitar heroism that takes the band’s signature power-trio sound into overdrive.

Listen / Download: https://dankojones.rpm.link/diamondPR

Watch the official video for “Diamond In The Rough” premiering here:

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

Following the adrenaline-fueled singles “What You Need,” Everyday Is Saturday Night,” and today’s release of “Diamond In The Rough,” DANKO JONES’ forthcoming studio offering Leo Rising promises to be a masterclass in sweat-soaked, no-nonsense rock, produced to perfection by longtime collaborator Eric Ratz. 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.

Leo Rising may be their most electrifying and uplifting record yet, a jolt of high-octane rock made for packed clubs, open highways, and everything in between!

Pre-order Leo Rising and exclusive vinyl editions here:
https://dankojones.rpm.link/leorisingPR

Leo Rising – Track List:
1 – What You Need
2 – Diamond In The Rough
3 – Everyday Is Saturday Night
4 – I Love It Louder
5 – I’m Going Blind
6 – Hot Fox
7 – It’s A Celebration
8 – Pretty Stuff
9 – Gotta Let It go
10 – I Can’t Stop
11 – Too Slick For Love

To celebrate the release, the band will hit the road this winter for the “Danko Jones Is What You Need” European Tour 2025, with TUK SMITH & THE RESTLESS HEARTS supporting on most dates:

19.11.2025 FI Helsinki – Tavastia
21.11.2025 SE Stockholm – Münchenbryggeriet
22.11.2025 NO Oslo – Vulkan Arena
25.11.2025 DE Hamburg – Markthalle
26.11.2025 DE Osnabrück – Rosenhof
27.11.2025 LU Luxembourg – Den Atelier
28.11.2025 NL Amsterdam – Melkweg
29.11.2025 UK London – The Underworld Camden
30.11.2025 UK Porthcawl – Planet Rockstock *
03.12.2025 BE Antwerp – Trix (Main Hall)
04.12.2025 FR Paris – Le Trabendo
06.12.2025 IT Milan – Legend Club
08.12.2025 DE Mannheim – Alte Feuerwache
09.12.2025 AT Salzburg – Rockhouse
10.12.2025 DE Munich – Backstage (Werk)
11.12.2025 DE Cologne – Carlswerk Victoria
12.12.2025 DE Berlin – Astra
13.12.2025 DE Hamburg – Docks
* DANKO JONES only

Tickets: https://www.dankojones.com/tour

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

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

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DEATH CULT Announce Paradise Live – A 16-Track Live Album Documenting The Rebirth Of DEATH CULT

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on October 9, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

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OUT JANUARY 16, 2026 https://deathcult.ffm.to/paradiselive

DEATH CULT/THE CULT TOUR DATES BEGIN TODAY

LISTEN TO “RESURRECTION JOE (LIVE)” NOW: https://deathcult.ffm.to/resurrectionjoe-live

Oct. 9, 2025 – Death Cult laid the groundwork for the band we now know as The Cult, and in 2023, to mark the band’s 40th anniversary, Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy, along with John Tempesta on bass and Charlie Jones on drums, revived Death Cult for a special run of shows.

Out on Jan. 16, Paradise Live is a 16-track live album that documents this rebirth of Death Cult. Recorded at the iconic Albert Hall in Duffy’s hometown of Manchester on Nov. 18, 2023, the release, which features no overdubs, will be available on 2LP, CD, and digitally. Two editions of the vinyl will be available: a black splatter edition available exclusively from the band’s webstore, and a white splatter edition will be available everywhere else: https://deathcult.ffm.to/paradiselive.

At the center of the night’s set was the hypnotic 1982 Cult single “Resurrection Joe.” One of many high points of the evening, it is available to listen to now: https://deathcult.ffm.to/resurrectionjoe-live.

The Cult’s first incarnation was Southern Death Cult, formed in 1981, releasing their sole, self-titled album posthumously in 1983. That same year, Death Cult formed, with Ian Astbury joining forces with Billy Duffy for a musical partnership that has endured for 40+ years. Death Cult became The Cult in 1984 releasing Dreamtime that same year.

Ian and Billy initially weren’t sure how many shows they would do as Death Cult, but the post-punk gothic futurists decided to listen to the requests to keep the fervor going. The next leg of shows begins tonight in Niagara Falls and continues to Oct. 30 in Los Angeles. These truly special evenings will have Death Cult opening for The Cult.

The Cult has enjoyed numerous international and U.S. gold and platinum certifications. Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy have released 11 studio albums over The Cult’s 40-year career. The band found international renown with the 1985 album, Love, which featured the enduring rock anthem “She Sells Sanctuary,” as well as the oft-heard follow-up single “Rain.” 

Paradise Live – track-listing:

1/A1 83rd Dream

2/A2 Christians

3/A3 Gods Zoo

4/A4 Brothers Grimm

5/B1 Ghost Dance

6/B2 Butterflies

7/B3 A Flower in the Desert

8/B4 Resurrection Joe

9/C1 Horse Nation

10/C2 Go West

11/C3 Hollow Man

12/C4 Dreamtime

13/D1 Spiritwalker

14/D2 Rain

15/D3 Moya

16/D4 She Sells Sanctuary

DEATH CULT/THE CULT – TOUR DATES:

Oct 9 – Niagara Falls, ONT – OLG Stage At Fallsview Casino
Oct 11 – Boston, MA – Orpheum Theater
Oct 12 – New York, NY – Gramercy Theatre
Oct 14 – New York, NY – Beacon Theater
Oct 15 – Washington, DC – Warner Theater
Oct 17 – Charlotte, NC – Ovens Auditorium
Oct 18 – Atlanta, GA – Cobb Energy Center
Oct 20 – Fort Worth, TX – Will Rogers Auditorium
Oct 21 – San Antonio, TX – Majestic Theater
Oct 24 – Las Vegas, NV – The Pearl
Oct 25 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Oct 27 – San Francisco, CA – The Warfield
Oct 29 – San Diego, CA – The Sound
Oct 30 – Los Angeles, CA – Shrine Auditorium

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IRON FORTRESS DEATH FEST 2025: Inaugural Death Metal Gathering Takes Place In Indianapolis On October 18th | Set Times Posted

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on October 9, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Iron Fortress Records presents the inaugural IRON FORTRESS DEATH FEST 2025, a full day of death metal depravity featuring a sample of the Iron Fortress label roster that is taking place in just over one week.

The IRON FORTRESS DEATH FEST is a label showcase that highlights the supreme debauchery of what Iron Fortress Records has to offer and includes sets by Gored Embrace, Chorus Of Demons, Hamarr, Swampgrave, Dysmorphia, 1 Body 6 Graves, Scab Hag, Ripped Open, Coagulating, Cell Intruder, Ectospire, and Cryptual. 

IRON FORTRESS DEATH FEST will take place Saturday, October 18th at The Black Circle in Indianapolis, Indiana, beginning at 2:00pm. Tickets will be $30 day-of the event, but can be acquired for $20 in advance.

Ben DePaoli, sole owner and operator of Iron Fortress Records and this event, states, “It’s time to gather into the inner sanctum of the Iron Fortress and explore its stench ridden corridors! IRON FORTRESS DEATH FEST was put together to showcase the Iron Fortress Records label roster which is chock full of young and underground death metal bands eager for bloodshed. I can’t wait to gather all these incredible bands into one cavernous day of death metal. Come hang out, watch some brutality, mingle with the bands and I, throw back some demon juice, and headbang until you need a pain pill for your newly formed spinal injury!”

View the full IRON FORTRESS DEATH FEST lineup and set times below. Tickets are available now at THIS LOCATION.

IRON FORTRESS DEATH FEST Lineup – October 18th, 2025:
Doors 2:00
Ripped Open 3:00-3:25
Ectospire 3:40-4:05
Cell Intruder 4:20-4:45
1 Body 6 Graves 5:00-5:25
Cryptual 5:40-6:05
Scab Hag 6:20-6:45
Coagulating 7:00-7:25
Dysmorphia 7:40-8:05
Swampgrave 8:20-8:45
Hamarr 9:00-9:25
Chorus of Demons 9:40-10:05
Decedent 10:20-10:45

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ELLENDE Announces 6th Album, Zerfall, Out Jan. 2nd Via AOP Records | Video For Title Track Streaming Now

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on October 9, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Austrian atmospheric black metal band ELLENDE has revealed their highly anticipated 6th studio album, Zerfall, will be released on January 2nd via AOP Records. 

Commenting on the thematic elements of the record, the band says,”Zerfall is about the transformation of ruin into strength.” 

Zerfall, which translates to being shattered, slowly and painfully rebuilding oneself, follows the band’s critically praised 2024 record Todbringerin and is another step forward for the band as they venture further into the realms of bleak and beautiful heavy music. The album artwork features an oil painting made by founding member and songwriter L.G.

Today, ELLENDE has debuted the record’s first single and title track “Zerfall” with the accompanying video below. 

“ZERFALL” MUSIC VIDEO: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6JArO7VLFM

Pre-Order Zerfall: 
AOP Records lim.99 vinyl (EU-Shop): https://shop.aoprecords.de
Ellende Bandcamp lim.99 vinyls: https://ellende.bandcamp.com
Napalm Records lim.99 vinyls: https://napalmrecords.com/english/ellende

ELLENDE will celebrate the release of Zerfall with a European tour with FIRTAN and KARG that kicks off in Munich, DE on release day, January 2nd and will conclude in Vienna, AT on January 18th. Tickets are on sale now at: https://linktr.ee/zerfalltour2026.

Zerfall Track-list:

1. Nur
2. Wahrheit Teil I
3. Wahrheit Teil II
4. Zerfall
5. Übertritt
6. Ode ans Licht
7. Zeitenwende Teil I (feat. Norikum)
8. Zeitenwende Teil II (feat. Firtan)
9. Reise
10. Secunda (Jeremy Soule cover)*
11. Verborgenes inneres Leiden*

*Bonus Tracks

ELLENDE Tour Dates:

Jan 2 – Munich, DE – Backstage
Jan 3 – Heidelberg, DE – Halle02
Jan 4 – Dresden, DE – Chemiefabrik
Jan 5 – Copenhagen, DK – Stengade
Jan 6 – Hamburg, DE – Logo
Jan 7 – Leeuwarden, NL – Neushoom
Jan 8 – Nijmegen, NL – Doornroosje
Jan 9 – Wurzburg, DE – Posthalle
Jan 10 – Zurich, CH – Meh Suff Winter Fest
Jan 11 – Paderno Dugnano, IT – Slaughter
Jan 12 – Ljubljana, SI – Orto Bar
Jan 13 – Cham, DE – L.A.
Jan 14 – Warsaw, PL – Hydrozagadka
Jan 15 – Krakow, PL – Zascianek
Jan 16 – Erfurt, DE – From Hell
Jan 17 – Prague, CZ – Modra Vopice
Jan 18 – Vienna, AT – Szene

About ELLENDE:
Ellende, founded multi-instrumentalist L.G. in Graz, Austria, began its journey with the debut EP Rückzug in die Innerlichkeit thirteen years ago. Originally conceived as an introverted, misanthropic, and anonymous project, Ellende has since grown into an internationally recognized live act with session musicians, firmly rooted in the atmospheric black metal genre.

While grounded in black metal, Ellendeʼs sound incorporates classical instrumentation such as strings and grand piano, often pushing beyond the boundaries of what is considered traditional within the style.

Over the years, Ellende has released six full-length albums and three EPs. They achieved four official chart positions (Austria: #14, #21; Germany: #31, #37) with recent full-lengths, while the band has performed more than 120 international shows and reached over two million Spotify streams in the past year.

The lyrical themes have evolved alongside the music. From early reflections on misanthropy, nature, and isolation to later explorations of human nature, social criticism, war, loss, despair, and dementia. The upcoming full-length album Zerfall portrays the state of being shattered into fragments and the slow, painful process of rebuilding oneself: a confrontation with the void and ultimately a triumph over it. Shaped also by a tragic event in the life of its mastermind, Ellendeʼs work continues to fuse raw intensity with profound emotional depth.

Follow ELLENDE:
Website | Facebook | Instagram | Bandcamp | Spotify | Apple Music

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Website | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | TikTok | Bandcamp

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