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VOIDCHASER – To Release Prog-Metal Concept Album, Interstellar I, On April 9th

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, prog metal with tags , , , , , , on January 31, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Montreal (QC) / Stockholm (SE) – International Progressive Metal band, Voidchaser, have announced the April 9th release of their second full-length album, titled Interstellar I.

Depicting themes of technological overreach, mass corruption and personal struggles related to identity, love and survival, the narrative unfolds within a vast, lore infused deep space universe. Interstellar I balances a dense and layered wall of sound with high-energy choruses and memorable melodies, where every moment serves the storytelling.

Musically, the album brings to mind the style of Devin Townsend’s Ziltoid the Omniscient and Dream Theater’s Systematic Chaos, while reinterpreting those influences through Voidchaser’s own modern and distinctive sound, while also drawing from classic foundations found in Deep Purple’s Machine Head and Black Sabbath’s Paranoid. With this release, Voidchaser returns with a level of maturity that defines their most ambitious and fully realized work to date.

Voidchaser will release the album’s first single, “Welcome to the Terror Corp,” on February 13.

Photo Credit: Josh Kirschner

Line-Up:

Chad Bernatchez – Vocals, Guitar
Jici Lord-Gauthier – Guitar, Bass
Colin MacAndrew – Drums

FFO: Devin Townsend, Haken, Dream Theater, Scar Symmetry, Ayreon, Pagan’s Mind

On April 10th at Piranha Bar in Montreal, QC, Canada, Voidchaser will launch their new album, Interstellar I, performing it in its entirety in an exclusive live set, along with additional material. Omnivide and Jovian Storms will perform as special guests. More details at: voidchaser.net

Track Listing:

1. The Grand Design 

2. Welcome to Terra Corp

3. Initiation Day

4. Hyperconverter

5. Anything for Love

6. Rain / Solar Winds

7. Ivory Tower

8. Renew

Credits:

Lyrics and Songwriting by Chad Bernatchez.
Production and Arrangements by Jici Lord-Gauthier.
Management and Booking by Jici Lord-Gauthier (Chaotic Good Music).
Mixed and Mastered by Jason Poulin.
Drums Recorded by David Lizotte.
Session keyboards by Mathieu Fiset.
Artwork by Sam Harwood.
Photography by Josh Kirschner (Kirschner Studios).

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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The Arctic Invasion Continues and Metal Has Been My Saving Grace

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, life, life stories, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on January 31, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Those are demonic icicles that are growing off our home. I kill them and they grow again.

Here in Dayton Ohio, it’s like a scene from the 2004 motion picture The Day After Tomorrow. I’m not usually this dire in my comparisons. Our poorly plowed neighborhood and seeing many cars getting stuck in the snow, with temperatures reaching -9 degrees Fahrenheit during daytime hours is not an ideal dreamscape that I usually yearn for.

It’s been several days since a record 14 inches of snow fell here, last Saturday into Sunday, with no mercy from the record sub-freezing temperatures. I have been physically isolated from the outside world and getting quite cabin happy. My saving grace has been listening to Metal.

Image credit: WHIO Channel 7, Dayton Ohio

Yes, I do have family and my dog Ozzy to turn to as well; yet music is unique therapy that puts me at a level of ease like none other. I know I’m not alone. I know it could be worse. God help us all.

With that off my whiner list, here are a few select choices of Metal I’ve been listening to for mental wellness. CKY is not a total Metal pick yet the relation is there. Maybe these current favorites of mine can help you through any bullshit you’re dealing with. Please enjoy and thank you for spending time here!

RAGE A New World Rising was released last year. This album is an astonishing accomplishment from this German pioneering Power Metal band! Not. One. Dull. Microsecond.

Wednesday 13 and Lord Of The Lost have teamed-up to punch my brain repeatedly, with their new song: I Hate People. I love everything about this song and more.

Over the years, CKY has always been there for me, with their maturing melodic and melancholic sound. Their vocal harmonies also do the magic trick too. The newest CKY song Can’t Stop Running, from last October, checks all the boxes!

Stay warm, stay safe and be kind to your fellow human beings – Stone.

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DARKTHRONE – The Fist In The Face Of God – Box Set Releasing On March 6th, 2026

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on January 30, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

PRE-ORDERS ARE AVAILABLE HERE

AN EPIC 9-LP DELUXE COLLECTOR’S BOXSET MARKING 40 YEARS OF THE NORWEGIAN BLACK METAL LEGENDS, WITH FRESH AUDIO MASTERS. INCLUDING 48-PAGE BOOK & DVD WITH EXCLUSIVE NEWLY
RECORDED CAREER INTERVIEW.

Initially forming under the moniker of Black Death, back in 1986, the star of Darkthrone has ascended with reverence and a degree of infamy over the course of four decades, to become one of the most notable metal bands to have emerged from Norway. Highly inspirational to a whole generation of bands, and also uncompromisingly steadfast throughout their now extensive catalogue, the long-standing duo of Fenriz & Nocturno Culto have remained dedicated to the art of the riff and forging their own path, relentlessly steering the band against the tide of trend.

DARKTHRONE – THE FIST IN THE FACE OF GOD ALBUM ARTWORK (FRONT COVER)

From the death/doom technicality of 1991’s debut masterpiece Soulside Journey, through the spearheading of the notorious “second wave of black metal” period of the earlier 1990s, and the integration of punk & heavy doom elements along the way, the Nordic titans have undoubtedly carved an exquisite & eclectic legacy.

DARKTHRONE – THE FIST IN THE FACE OF GOD (BACK COVER)

To celebrate these four decades of existence, Peaceville will release this limited deluxe mammoth 10 disc boxset – The Fist In The Face Of God on March 6th 2026.

“This box celebrates 40 years through forests and over heath and includes a filmed interview with us which is as rare as chicken teeth” – Fenriz

The set focuses on the purer black metal period of the band. Featuring nine classic albums in this collection, from the “unholy trinity” of Peaceville albums spanning 1992’s genre-defining A Blaze In The Northern Sky up until 1994’s Transilvanian Hunger opus, the set concludes with Darkthrone’s 2004 swansong for then label, Moonfog Productions, in the form of Sardonic Wrath.

Darkthrone circa 2001 – photo by Sebastian Ludvigsen

With each album having received a freshly updated master, courtesy of Patrick Engel at Temple of Disharmony, to ensure they remain in line with the originals, each title is also supplied with their original covers & sleeve designs & presented on heavyweight vinyl.

Furthermore, included in the set is a 48-page book written by longtime friend of the band, Harald Fossberg, detailing the career of Darkthrone through this essential period for the band’s development and output, and contains rare images from the period.

Accompanying this is a DVD with an exclusive new interview, recorded in 2025, with both Fenriz & Nocturno Culto, also conducted by Harald Fossberg, covering the full history of the band, plus bonus features in the form of a trilogy of interviews from 2003, plus the band’s rare 1996 live show in Oslo.

Finally, the set includes a selection of posters and art prints containing artwork and classic band photography.

WATCH ‘THE FIST IN THE FACE OF GOD’ BOX SET TRAILER HERE

THE FIST IN THE FACE OF GOD – LPs:

DISC 1 – ‘A Blaze In The Northern Sky’
DISC 2 – ‘Under A Funeral Moon’
DISC 3 – ‘Transilvanian Hunger’
DISC 4 – ‘Panzerfaust’
DISC 5 – ‘Total Death’
DISC 6 – ‘Ravishing Grimness’
DISC 7 – ‘Plaguewielder’
DISC 8 – ‘Hate Them’
DISC 9 – ‘Sardonic Wrath’
DISC 10 – DVD
NEW 2025 Band Interview with Harald Fossberg (Video) (53:16) + 2003 Interview + Live in Oslo, 1996

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Heavy Metal Shrapnel Announces New Album ‘Heavy Metal Hairspray’ with Mark Boals (ex-Yngwie) on Vocals | Debuts First Single “Love is a Racket”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on January 29, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Nameless Grave Records is proud to announce the March 27 release of ‘Heavy Metal Hairspray,’ the crushing new album from HEAVY METAL SHRAPNEL. Spearheaded by the mighty Andrew Lee (Ripped to Shreds) and featuring the legendary vocals of Mark Boals (ex-Yngwie Malmsteen), the album marks a shift toward a leaner, meaner brand of US Power Metal.

Eschewing the symphonic and styles of his recent work, Heavy Metal Hairspray sees Boals returning to the aggressive, riff-filled territory that defined his career-making performance on Yngwie Malmsteen’s Trilogy. 

“Heavy Metal has long needed a kick in the balls. Mawkish nostalgia and ironic parody betray a lack of love and understanding for HEAVY METAL THUNDER, and heavy metal is all about love. This is the comeback of big hair and even bigger riffs”

The album also brings in another legendary musician on “Overdose,” featuring a guest appearance by keyboard wizard Derek Sherinian. Abandoning long-form indulgence, HEAVY METAL SHRAPNEL delivers high-impact songs that honor the legacy of Cacophony, Vinnie Moore, and Tony MacAlpine.

Today, you can get your first whiff of the aerosol can by checking out “Love is a Racket,” the first single from the new record. 

“Love is a Racket” – https://heavymetalshrapnel.bandcamp.com/album/heavy-metal-hairspray

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AGNOSTIC FRONT Unleashes Lyric Video For “You Say” And Announces European Leg Of “Echoes In Eternity” Tour

Posted in hardcore, hardcore bands, hardcore punk, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on January 29, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Watch the video “You Say” HERE: https://youtu.be/bykq1YZCAWM

NYC’s legendary hardcore pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT have released the official lyric video for “You Say”, off of their latest album, Echoes In Eternity. Ferocious and energetic, the song captures the band’s trademark spirit of defiance in the face of hypocrisy. Powerful gang vocals drive this anthem of revolt, underpinned by charging guitars and thundering drums. The message is clear: AGNOSTIC FRONT refuses to cave to the injustices that plague modern society.

Vocalist Roger Miret comments: “‘YOU SAY’ is a war cry against the normalization of corruption and empty promises. Whether it be governments, corporations, or straight up con artists, they all have the same interests…. Their own! Our message has always been and will be ‘F**K YOU’ to these entities, and to hold them accountable.”

AGNOSTIC FRONT has also announced the highly-anticipated European leg of their “Echoes In Eternity” Tour, with dates in Germany, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Italy, France, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Belgium. The tour features special guests WISDOM IN CHAINS and RAW BRIGADE.

With decades of influence on the global hardcore scene, AGNOSTIC FRONT continue to uphold their legacy as one of the most vital and uncompromising voices in punk music. Echoes in Eternity reaffirms their status as cultural torchbearers, channeling the same spirit that sparked from New York’s Lower East Side to inspire generations worldwide.

Buy tickets HERE: https://www.agnosticfront.com/

Stream/Order Echoes In Eternityhere: https://agnosticfront.rpm.link/echoesPR

Echoes In Eternity Tour:
Feb. 6 Düsseldorf, Germany @ Zakk
Feb. 7 Hamburg, Germany @ Gruenspan
Feb. 8 Maastricht, Netherlands @ Muziekgieterij
Feb. 9 Saarbrücken, Germany @ Garage
Feb. 10 Luzern, Switzerland @ Concert Hall Schüür
Feb. 11 Paderno Dugnano (Milan), Italy @ Slaughter Club
Feb. 12 Treviso, Italy @ New Age Club
Feb. 13 Stuttgart, Germany @ Im Wizemann
Feb. 14 Audincourt, France @ Le Moloco
Feb. 15 Vauréal, France @ Le Forum
Feb. 16 Frankfurt, Germany @ Das Bett
Feb. 17 Leipzig, Germany @ Felsenkeller
Feb. 18 Herford, Germany @ Kulturwerk
Feb. 19 München, Germany @ Backstage
Feb. 20 Berlin, Germany @ Astra Kulturhaus
Feb. 21 Wrocław, Poland @ Kustomhead And Tattoo Shop
Feb. 22 Warsaw, Poland @ Proxima
Feb. 23 Ostrava, Czech Republic @ Barrák Music Club
Feb. 24 Budapest, Hungary @ Dürer Kert
Feb. 25 Linz, Austria @ Posthof
Feb. 26 Cham, Germany @ LA
Feb. 27 Magdeburg, Germany @ Factory
28 Feb Antwerpen, Belgium @ Trix

More on Agnostic Front:

https://www.agnosticfront.com/ | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify

More on RPM:

reigningphoenixmusic.com | Facebook | Instagram 

Source: C Squared Music

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Vancouver’s ETERNIOS Summons the Northern Frost with New Single “Requiem of the North”

Posted in Black Metal, blackened symphonic metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on January 29, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Sophomore Album Coming In 2026

Rising Blackened Symphonic Death Metal force Eternios return with their monumental new single “Requiem of the North,” the title track from their highly anticipated sophomore album due out in late 2026. The single marks the next evolution of the project originally founded by multi‑instrumentalist and composer Colin Ryley (Hyperia, Bayonet Dismemberment), who launched Eternios as a studio‑only creative outlet before expanding it into a full live band.

Following the acclaimed 2025 debut Mysterium, praised for its fusion of aggressive black metal and sweeping orchestral arrangements, Eternios now sharpen their vision with a colder, more expansive sound rooted deeply in the landscapes that inspired it.

“Requiem of the North” is both a musical and emotional centerpiece for the upcoming album.

“This single and the album in general are my love letter to the northern wilderness of Canada. I’ve spent countless hours roaming the forests and mountains of Western Canada. That cold, melancholic silence you feel surrounded by snow and frost is something I wanted to channel directly into the music,” says Colin.

The track erupts with blast beats, tremolo‑picked harmonies, and sweeping orchestral layers before shifting into a massive, melodic chorus. A neo‑classical C‑section and a soaring dual‑guitar outro push the composition into cinematic territory, blending extreme aggression with haunting beauty.

Listen to “Requiem of the North” via its lyric video at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqVA0cWHoc8

Colin describes Eternios’ sonic identity in five words: Melodic, Aggressive, Melancholic, Intricate, Fast.

“Requiem of the North”embodies all of these traits while offering a polished and expanded version of the sound established on Mysterium. With the transition toward live performance, vocalist Marlee Ryley (Hyperia) now fronts the band, allowing Colin to focus fully on guitar and orchestrations.

“I’m very proud of how the single turned out. I think it’s a great representation of what’s coming on the full‑length. I hope fans of extreme black metal and extreme melodic metal both find something to connect with,” adds Colin.

Add to your Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/track/75l7QruoJEWZbGRP7hv3ZJ

The single’s artwork, created by renowned artist Mike Hrubovcak (Visual Darkness), is a chilling preview of the full album’s visual world.

“It’s very winter‑heavy. Icy blues, whites, and music notation swirling out of a polar blizzard. Mike’s work with Imperial Crystalline Entombment is some of my favourite black metal artwork ever, so collaborating with him was incredible,” says Colin.

Eternios remains a deeply personal project at its core. Colin explains further:

“All the songs were written by me, usually locked away for hours piecing together structures and symphonic arrangements until I’m satisfied. The music almost always comes first. The lyrics are shaped by the imagery the music creates.”

While the debut album was entirely written, performed, and produced by Colin Ryley, the new era of Eternios will see more collaboration as the full lineup solidifies. “Requiem for the North,” the album, will feature nine original tracks and one cover, delivering a sweeping journey through frostbitten atmospheres, melodic aggression, and symphonic grandeur. The album is expected in Spring 2026, with more singles to follow.

“This album contains all the darkness, harmony, and aggression that define Eternios. The songs have been flowing naturally, and I expect many more albums to come,” adds Colin.

More info:

​https://www.facebook.com/eterniosmetal​

https://www.instagram.com/eterniosmetal

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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IGORRR: French Multi-Instrumentalist Unveils Video For “Limbo” | Amen Full-Length Out Now On Metal Blade Records

Posted in Metal, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , on January 28, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Svarta Photography

Today, IGORRR presents their latest video, “Limbo.” The track comes by way of the outfit’s chart topping fifth album, Amen, released in September via Metal Blade Records.

French multi-instrumentalist and producer Gautier Serre has been operating under the name IGORRR for 20 years now, yet each new record still resounds with a startling freshness and radical vitality. Gautier’s steadfastly unclassifiable and stunning Amen full-length maintains this impact, blindsiding the listener with a new set of exploratory curveballs and continuing to surprise and unnerve even the most attuned enthusiast. The record includes guest appearances by Scott Ian (Anthrax), Trey Spruance (Mr. Bungle), and Mike Leon (CKY, ex-Soulfly).

Of “Limbo,” Gautier elaborates, “It’s an endless battle between good and evil. Beauty navigates through evil, always keeping its head above the surface, even in the heaviest storm.”

Watch IGORRR’s video for “Limbo” HERE.

Watch IGORRR’s previously released videos for “Daemoni,” “Headbutt,” “Blastbeat Falafel,” and “ADHD” HERE.

Album artwork by Adrian Baxter

Preview/purchase Amen at metalblade.com/igorrr

IGORRR:
Gautier Serre – machines
JB Le Bail – vocals
Marthe Alexandre – vocals
Remi Serafino – drums
Martyn Clément – guitars

European fans can catch IGORRR live next month on an extensive headlining tour with support provided by their Metal Blade labelmates Dvne as well as Thoughtcrimes. Secure your tickets now as many shows have already sold out! Additional live performances will be announced in the weeks to come. See all confirmed dates below. 

IGORRR w/ Dvne, Thoughtcrimes:
2/05/2026 La Boite Noire – Meisenthal, FR
2/06/2026 Im Wizemann Hall – Stuttgart, DE
2/07/2026 Backstage Werk – Munich, DE
2/08/2026 Alcatraz – Milan, IT
2/10/2026 Kino Siska – Ljubljana, SI
2/11/2026 Gasometer – Vienna, AT
2/12/2026 Roxy – Prague, CZ
2/13/2026 Barba Negra – Budapest, HU
2/14/2026 Progresia – Warsaw, PL
2/16/2026 Loftas – Vilnius, LT
2/17/2026 Helitehas – Tallinn, EE
2/18/2026 Kulttuuritalo – Helsinki, FI
2/20/2026 Fryshuset – Stockholm, SE
2/21/2026 Rockefeller – Oslo, NO
2/22/2026 Amager Bio – Copenhagen, DK
2/24/2026 Metropol – Berlin, DE
2/25/2026 FZW – Dortmund, DE
2/26/2026 Tivoli – Utrecht, NL
2/27/2026 L’Aeronef – Lille, FR
2/28/2026 Le 106 – Rouen, FR

http://igorrr.com

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https://www.instagram.com/igorrr

https://www.tiktok.com/@igorrr_official

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GOTTHARD – Share New Single And Video: “Smiling In The Pouring Rain”

Posted in Hard Rock, hard rock bands, Music, music news, news with tags , , , on January 28, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

A Stripped-Down, Heartfelt Moment From Switzerland’s 
Rock Legends

Watch/Sream “Smiling In The Pouring Rain” Here:

https://gotthard.rpm.link/smilingPR

Order upcoming mini album More Stereo Crush: https://gotthard.rpm.link/morestereocrushPR

Switzerland’s rock heavyweights GOTTHARD return with a brand-new single, “Smiling in the Pouring Rain”, a stripped-down, heartfelt moment led by Nic Maeder’s warm, comforting voice. The song is about finding strength in hard times and remembering that the storm always passes.

The idea was to give it a positive vibe. Even if sometimes life could be sad, or sometimes even sadder. What you always have to keep in mind is that something good is always going to come sooner or later. So you have to keep believing in what you do, and especially in yourself. We’re trying to give a little bit of hope. That’s the idea behind this song.” — Leo Leoni

“This song is basically about life and the unexpected great things that can come out of bad times. Life can feel like a never-ending roller coaster, and this track is kind of our take on ‘Singing in the Rain’.” — Nic Maeder

“Smiling in the Pouring Rain” showcases once again GOTTHARD’s ability to craft emotionally resonant rock music that uplifts as much as it moves.

Nic Maeder (vocals), Leo Leoni (Guitar)
Photo: Manuel Schütz

“Smiling in the Pouring Rain” will be included in GOTTHARD’s upcoming mini-album, More Stereo Crush, set for release on March 13, 2026, through RPM. Produced by Charlie Bauerfeind and Leo Leoni, mastered by Sascha “Busy” Bühren, and featuring artwork by Manuel Schütz and Thomas Ewerhard, the album continues to highlight the band’s signature mix of melodic hooks, powerful vocals, and rock-solid instrumentation.

More Stereo Crush – Tracklist:

  1. Right Now
  2. Ride The Wave
  3. Liverpool [feat. Marc Storace]
  4. Smiling In The Pouring Rain
  5. Snafu
  6. Don’t Miss The Call
  7. Mayday
  8. Burning Bridges [Radio Edit]

GOTTHARD Live:

06.06.2026, CH, Bellinzona, Nevermind Music Fest
07.06.2026, CZ, Plzen, Metalfest
03.07.2026, ES, Barcelona, Barcelona Rock Fest
05.07.2026, SWE, Knislinge, Time to Rock Festival
11.07.2026, BG, Mogilovo Village, Midalidare Rock
16.07.2026, D, Schopfheim, Sommersound
17.07.2026, A, Thüringerberg
18.07.2026, A, Innsbruck, Innsbruck Music Hall
23.07.2026, D, Tuttlingen, Honberg Sommer
24.07.2026, D, Mosbach, Rock FM Open Air
25.07.2026, D, Esslingen (Neckar), Burg Esslingen Open Air
22.08.2026, CH, Aarburg, Riverside
28.08.2026, CH, Arbon, SummerDays
29.08.2026, CH, Spiez, Seaside Festival
06.11.2026, CH, Fribourg, Bellarena

Source: C Squared Music

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HELLS BELLS FESTIVAL – First Line-Up Reveal Featuring: Vader, Discharge, Furia & Dezerter

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

Debut edition set for 26-27 June 2026 in the historic port city of Szczecin, Poland

Early Bird weekend tickets on sale now

More bands to be announced

Tickets: https://hellsbells.pl/

Szczecin, Poland; 26 January 2026: Hells Bells Festival has unveiled the first wave of bands for its debut edition in the heart of Szczecin in Poland. Taking place across 26-27 June 2026 at the scenic Plac Gryfitów on Łasztownia – a historic island district in Szczecin known for its iconic “Craneosaurs” (historic port cranes) and stunning views of the Oder River – the festival will deliver a mix of international legends, top domestic acts and younger new bands.

The first wave of confirmed bands is led by the absolute titans of Polish death metal, Vader. Known globally as pioneers of the genre, Piotr “Peter” Wiwczarek and his cohort return to Szczecin for a highly anticipated performance, ending a long absence from the city’s stages to deliver a set of pure carnage. 

Joining them are British hardcore punk icons, Discharge. As the architects of the D-beat style and the legendary 1982 classic “Hear Nothing See Nothing Say Nothing”, their appearance completes the “Big Three” of British punk in Szczecin, following recent visits from The Exploited and GBH.

The announcement is bolstered by two further legendary Polish names. Dezerter, the pioneers of Polish punk rock, will celebrate their 45th anniversary at the festival. Following the release of a new studio album in February 2026, fans can expect a career-spanning set ranging from foundational hits to fresh anthems. 

Finally, Furia will bring their hypnotic and boundary-pushing black metal to the Łasztownia waterfront. This appearance is currently the band’s only confirmed festival set for the 2026 summer season. It follows the band’s recent, highly acclaimed “Furia gra kino” (Furia plays cinema) performances, which saw the band perform live to archival film material.

Early Bird weekend tickets are available now via the official festival website until the 9th of February or until they sell out. In addition to standard passes, the festival offers reduced rates for minors (ages 13-18) and special family tickets (for children under 13 with a guardian). 

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

Hells Bells online 
FB: https://www.facebook.com/hellsbellsfestival

FB Event: https://fb.me/e/7cujCjrCo

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

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

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

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Time To Kill Records Presents Miami Metal Takeover – Featuring RECORRUPTOR

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, noise rock with tags , , , , , , , on January 27, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Time To Kill Records is set to ignite Miami with a special celebration on the eve of one of the world’s most iconic metal gatherings. On January 28th, the label will host a party at Las Rosas, Miami, bringing together fans and artists for a night of extreme music, community and pure underground energy.

Taking place the day before 70000 Tons of Metal sets sail, the event serves as a meeting point for the global metal scene already descending on the city.

The night will be headlined by a live performance from RECORRUPTOR, the ferocious death metal outfit from the Time To Kill Records roster, ready to deliver a crushing set that embodies the label’s uncompromising spirit.

In addition to the live show, the evening will feature DJ sets, exclusive giveaways, and special surprises, creating a full-scale celebration of heavy music culture and the growing presence of Time To Kill Records in the international metal landscape.

Let’s make it loud. Let’s make it timeless.

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/880300117943596/

Graphic Design by @grabstein_design

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/timetokillrecords/

https://www.facebook.com/timetokillrecords/

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

https://timetokillrecords.com/

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CROWBAR To Join Eyehategod For Second Leg Of US Co-Headlining Tour This Spring | Tickets On Sale Now!

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

Photo by Robin Windstein

Louisiana metal legends CROWBAR – led by riff lord and vocalist Kirk Windstein with guitarist Matt Brunson, drummer Tommy Buckley, and returning bassist Pat Bruders (Down, ex-Goatwhore) – will join their brethren in Eyehategod for the second leg of their US co-headlining tour this Spring. The journey begins on March 19th in Baton Rouge and runs through April 18th in New Orleans. As an added bonus, Bl’ast will appear on select dates.

Tickets are on sale now at: crowbarnola.com/tour. See all confirmed dates below.

CROWBAR w/ Eyehategod:
3/19/2026 Chelsea’s Live – Baton Rouge, LA
3/20/2026 Paper Tiger – San Antonio, TX
3/21/2026 The Haltom Theater – Haltom City, TX
3/22/2026 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM
3/23/2026 Rockhouse – El Paso, TX
3/24/2026 Nile Theater – Mesa, AZ
3/25/2026 Soda Bar – San Diego, CA
3/26/2026 Swan Dive – Las Vegas, NV
3/27/2026 Ventura Music Hall – Ventura, CA
3/29/2026 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA w/ Bl’ast
3/30/2026 John Henry’s – Eugene, OR w/ Bl’ast
3/31/2026 Ray’s Golden Lion – Richland, WA w/ Bl’ast
4/01/2026 Dante’s – Portland, OR w/ Bl’ast
4/02/2026 El Corazon – Seattle, WA w/ Bl’ast
4/03/2026 Chameleon – Spokane, WA w/ Bl’ast
4/04/2026 The Shrine – Boise, ID w/ Bl’ast
4/05/2026 Aces High – Sale Lake City, UT w/ Bl’ast
4/06/2026 Oil City Brewing – Casper, WI
4/07/2026 The Oriental – Denver, CO w/ Bl’ast
4/08/2026 The Record Bar – Kansas City, MO
4/09/2026 The Blue Note – Columbia, MO
4/10/2026 Stage Two – Evansville, IN
4/11/2026 Madison Live (matinee show) – Covington, KY
4/11/2026 Madison Live – Covington, KY
4/12/2026 Eastside Bowl – Nashville, TN
4/13/2026 Eulogy – Asheville, NC
4/14/2026 Super Rad Arcade – Lynchburg, VA
4/15/2026 The Bunker – Virginia Beach, VA
4/16/2026 Reggie’s 42nd Street – Wilmington, NC
4/17/2026 The Eastern – Atlanta, GA w/ Acid Bath
4/18/2026 Tipitinas – New Orleans, LA

CROWBAR’s most recent studio offering, the critically acclaimed Zero And Below, was released in April 2022 via MNRK Heavy. Produced, mixed, and mastered by Duane Simoneaux at OCD Recording And Production in Metairie, Louisiana, Zero And Below is the band’s most unforgivably doom-driven record since their 1998 landmark effort, Odd Fellows Rest.

CROWBAR was created in 1990 from the ashes of The Slugs! Original members Kirk Windstein and Jimmy Bower (Down, Eyehategod) had a vision to move away from the trendier thrash sound of that time, and create their own brand of doom metal with a bit of upbeat hardcore mixed in. Heavily influenced by The Melvins, Carnivore, Trouble, Saint Vitus and a blend of Black Sabbath meets East Coast Hardcore.

CROWBAR set out to create an original sound which has become influential to many bands over the last 36 years. Windstein is the only original member and has helped carry the band through numerous lineups and twelve critically acclaimed albums.

https://www.crowbarnola.com

https://www.facebook.com/crowbarmusic

https://www.instagram.com/crowbarmusic

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE Confirms The Dead Ones Record Release Headlining Tour | Tickets On Sale Now!

Posted in heavy metal albums 1981, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on January 26, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Adam Zaspel

Pennsylvania metallers THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE today confirm their Spring headlining tour! The Dead Ones Record Release trek will commence on April 2nd in Columbus, Ohio and roll through April 16th in Cleveland, Ohio. Support will be provided by Traitors and Nailed Shut as well as The Crimson Armada and Flesh Prison on select dates. The journey follows the band’s North American Winter run supporting Left To Suffer, currently underway. Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed shows below.

THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE w/ Traitors, Nailed Shut:
4/02/2026 Summit Music Hall – Columbus OH
4/03/2026 Black Circle – Indianapolis, IN ^
4/04/2026 Capital City Music Hall (Lower Level) – Harrisburg, PA ^
4/06/2026 Photo City Music Hall – Rochester, NY
4/07/2026 Dingbatz – Clifton, NJ
4/08/2026 Wally’s – Hampton Beach, NH
4/09/2026 La Source De La Martiniere – Quebec City, QC *
4/10/2026 Foufones – Montreal, QC *
4/12/2026 Rum Runners – London, ON *
4/14/2026123 Pleasant Street – Morgantown, WV
4/15/2026 Music Factory – Battle Creek, MI ^
4/16/2026 Foundry – Cleveland, OH ^ %
^ w/ The Crimson Armada

  • w/ Flesh Prison
    % No Nailed Shut

THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE w/ Left To Suffer, Fr3ak, Your Spirit Dies [remaining dates]:

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
2/20/2026 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
2/21/2026 The Secret Group – Houston, TX
2/22/2026 Puzzles Deep Ellum – Dallas, TX

Watch THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE’s recently released video for the record’s title track HERE.

THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE will unleash their pulverizing eighth full-length, The Dead Ones, on April 17th. Intense and intensely personal, The Dead Ones marks the band’s Metal Blade Records debut. Produced by Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland of Pennsylvania’s Atrium Audio, with their latest offering the band focused on the guitar, bass, and drum tones as well as the mix/master to achieve what guitarist Wyatt McLaughlin calls, “a super-thick sonic output and ‘rolling-tank’-like feel.”

The Dead Ones was recorded with a six-string baritone Viper from ESP-LTD tuned to Drop F, the same tuning used on the band’s 2012 Warpath EP. To elevate the intensity, the band also used an Earthquaker Devices Sunn O))) and Keeley Octa Psi drop tune pedal on certain sections. The record also includes four stellar guests: “Make It To Heaven” includes David Simonich of Signs Of The Swarm, Nate Johnson (ex-Fit For An Autopsy) appears on “Rat Trap,” “Dollar To A Dime” has Alan Grnja of Distant, and “XXXXXXXXXX” features original THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE vocalist Storm Strope.

The Dead Ones will be released on CD and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants:

Tan Smoke (US)
Purple Marble (US)
Grey Black Marbled (EU – Ltd. 300)
Metallic Silver w/ Purple And Blue Smoke (EU – Ltd. 250)
Silver Black Melt (EU – Ltd. 250)

Find preorders at: metalblade.com/tltsol.

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

The Dead Ones / Track Listing:

1. The Dead Ones

2. Make It to Heaven (Feat. David Simonich of Signs Of The Swarm)

3. Rat Trap (Feat. Nate Johnson)

4. Freak Reflection 

5.1-800-DO YOU WANT TO DIE?

6. Stiletto 

7. Stereo 

8. Dollar to a Dime (Feat. Alan Grnja of Distant)

9. Corruption Concerto

10. Xxxxxxxxxx (Feat. Storm Strope)

https://www.thelasttensecondsoflife.com

https://www.facebook.com/thelasttensecondsoflife

https://www.instagram.com/tltsol

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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Snowmageddon 2026: Record Breaking Snowfall and My Birthday Freeze 🥶

Posted in Heavy Metal, news, Weather Forecast, winter with tags , , , , , , on January 26, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

My dog Ozzy, buried up to his elbows, doing his thang. He actually loves the snow!

It’s January 26, 2026, the day after a record breaking snow storm hit the majority of our country in some manner. Today is also my birthday and Snowmageddon continues. Despite the snow no longer falling, numerous backroads, parking lots and neighborhoods everywhere are not even plowed yet, as of 8:50 AM.

Here in Dayton, Ohio and the surrounding area, there are cars, trucks and 18 wheel haulers stranded and abandoned. The current temperature right now is 5 degrees Fahrenheit. I don’t want to even know the wind chill temperature. 🥶

From: WHIO Channel 7 – Dayton, Ohio

The previous Dayton, Ohio record of 12.2” of single-day snow fell back on January 26, 1978. What is it about my birthday and record breaking snow amounts? Bizarre!

My car is going absolutely nowhere.

Factor in that there is and will be monster sized snowbanks at every twist and turn until at least the beginning of March and Spring weather cannot arrive soon enough! The extended forecast doesn’t bode well either. Tomorrow’s temperature is predicted to be -10 degrees Fahrenheit!! That’s MINUS 10!! With a wind chill of -23F!!

From: WHIO Channel 7 – Dayton, Ohio

I don’t recall experiencing this type of freezing weather in ALL of my life and I’ve also lived in historically harsh winter states such as Connecticut and Pennsylvania. The extreme freezing temperatures are forecasted to last past the first week of February. Bollocks to it all!

I’m still grateful and feel blessed to have a warm home, health, family, friends, food, Metal and of course my dog Ozzy. I’m not complaining, just reporting the situation surrounding another birthday in my life’s journey. Thank you for visiting and reading my story; it’s appreciated! Stay safe, warm and Metal be thy name. – Stone

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EXHUMED – Shares “Shovelhead” Animated Video | Red Asphalt Full-Length Releasing On February 20th, via Relapse Records

Posted in gore metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on January 25, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Ross Sewage

“Shovelhead” is the latest single fromgore metal goliaths EXHUMED. The track comes off the band’s blood-soaked new album, Red Asphalt, set for release on February 20th via Relapse Records. 

Comments guitarist/vocalist Matt Harvey, “Feast your eyes and ears on ‘Shovelhead,’ the latest and sleaziest track to ooze out of our new record, Red Asphalt. Join us, the queasy riders in EXHUMED, on our latest wrong turn, straight through a dead end and directly into your brain.”

Watch the open-road mayhem unfold with an animated video created by Phil Hall (Municipal Waste, Iron Reagan, Morbikon) HERE. Stream the track HERE.

Watch EXHUMED’s previously released video for “Unsafe At Any Speed” HERE. 

Preorder Red Asphalt on LP/CD/CS/streaming via Relapse.com HERE.

Red Asphalt – Track Listing:

1. Unsafe At Any Speed

2. Red Asphalt

3. Shock Trauma

4. Shovelhead

5. The Iron Graveyard

6. Crawling From The Wreckage

7. Signal Thirty

8. Death On Four Wheels

9. Symphorophilia

10 The Fumes

Source: EARSPLIT PR

EXHUMED:
Matt Harvey – guitar, vocals
Ross Sewage – bass, vocals
Mike Hamilton – drums
Sebastian Phillips – guitar

https://linktr.ee/exhumed_official

https://exhumed.bandcamp.com

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TÜRBÖWITCH – Hungarian Speed Maniacs Announce New Album: Under Haunted Skies

Posted in blackened thrash, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on January 25, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Hungarian speed maniacs TÜRBÖWITCH have announced that their third full-length album, Under Haunted Skies, will be released on March 20th, 2026, via Time To Kill Records.

The new record marks a decisive step forward for the Budapest-based band, further refining the uncompromising attitude and relentless live energy that have earned them a strong reputation within the European underground. With Under Haunted Skies, TÜRBÖWITCH deliver their most focused and ferocious material to date: a concentrated blast of massive riffs, breakneck tempos and instinctive urgency.

Rooted in blackened speed-thrash, the album draws from the raw savagery and punk-fueled aggression of acts like Midnight, the razor-sharp thrash precision of The Crown, and the dark melodic drive of Hellripper, while maintaining a clearly identifiable personality. Melodic accents cut through the chaos, adding depth and character without ever dulling the band’s visceral impact.

Faithful to their no-compromise ethos, TÜRBÖWITCH channel the spirit of ’80s extreme metal through a modern sense of immediacy, delivering songs that are fast, filthy and built for maximum impact. With Time To Kill Records backing the release of Under Haunted Skies, the band are poised to bring their unholy speed assault to a wider audience, while remaining firmly rooted in the reckless intensity that has defined them since day one.

The first single “Markoláb” is streaming now:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/gJQdtMsthKg

Streaming: https://ffm.to/turbowitch-markolab

The band commented:

“The moment of evil’s arrival. Markoláb, the Devourer of the celestial sphere of old folklore, sweeps across the earth. Human civilization collapses into dust: fire, shadow, and unavoidable destruction. The apocalypse is no longer a prophecy, it is reality”.

Track-list:

01 – Evoker of the Twilight
02 – Markoláb
03 – Under Haunted Skies
04 – Cult Mastery
05 – Ashbringer
06 – Highways of Death
07 – Ultimate Failure of Will
08 – When the World Crumbled
09 – Moshpit at the End of the Day
10 – Road to Resilience

Line-up:

Botond “Khäosz Bringer” Kasper – Drums, Vocals (Backing)
Péter “Mr. Fireball” Tóth – Guitars (Rhythm), Vocals (Backing)
Valdemár “Välde” Volcsánszky – Bass
Zsolt “Kommandante Klit” Harsányi – Guitars (Lead), Vocals (Backing)
Zsolt “Zslöd” Lédeczi – Vocals (Lead)

Preorders:

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/turbowitch-under-haunted-skies

https://turbowitch666.bandcamp.com/album/under-haunted-skies

TÜRBÖWITCH:

https://www.instagram.com/turbowitch_band

https://turbowitch666.bandcamp.com/

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://timetokillrecords.com/

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THE ETERNAL Celebrate Release of New EP Celestial, With Music Video For “Celestial Veil” Out Now on Reigning Phoenix Music!

Posted in doom metal, gothic metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, noise rock with tags , , , , , , , on January 24, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Australian-Finnish dark progressive gothic metal collective THE ETERNAL celebrates the release of their new, critically-acclaimed EP, entitled “Celestial“, that is out now on powerhouse label Reigning Phoenix Music.

To mark the day, the band have unveiled an official music video for “Celestial Veil”, a track that highlights their talent for slow-burning heaviness and emotional depth. The EP is available digitally and as a limited, eco-friendly recycled vinyl LP edition (exclusively available through the band’s official store and the RPM shop).

Order your favorite choice of format at this location: https://theeternal.rpm.link/celestialPR

Built on restrained weight and a drifting sense of atmosphere, the new single “Celestial Veil” unfolds like a moment suspended in time. The video mirrors this feeling through cosmic imagery, light meets vast darkness, visually reinforcing the song’s themes of loss, distance, and fragile connection.

Featuring celestial metaphors, “Celestial Veil” captures the longing and grief of separation. As stars fade and time stands still, the song reveals that love, though fragile and doomed, remains a luminous force: eternal in memory and dreams beyond the darkness.

Watch the video clip now premiering here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9H1jAFltTaw

“The lyrics of “Celestial Veil” depict a meditation on loss, memory, and the cosmic inevitability of separation,” the band reveals. “They weave imagery of stars, constellations, and light fading into darkness to reflect the fragility of human connection and the grief of distance between two souls. The recurring theme of time standing still suggests moments of longing suspended against the vastness of the universe, while the celestial metaphors frame love and loss as forces written in the stars, beautiful yet doomed. Despite despair and fading light, Mark clings to memory and dreams, revealing both the pain of absence and the enduring pull of an eternal, though fragile, bond.”

Celestial – Track Listing:

  1.  Absence Of Light
  2. Celestial Veil
  3. It All Ends
  4. Bleeding Into Light
  5. Casting Down Shadows
  6. Everlasting MMXXVI

Following the success of their acclaimed 2024 album Skinwalker, THE ETERNAL now return with their new EP Celestial. Continuing their signature fusion of melancholic atmospheres, doom-laden heaviness, and progressive depth, the band once again delivers an emotive and cinematic journey through sound and spirit, unafraid to embrace both beauty and bleakness while charting new creative horizons.

With Mark Kelson (vocals/guitars) and Richie Poate (guitars) in Melbourne, joined by Niclas Etelävuori (bass, ex-Amorphis/Flat Earth) and Jan Rechberger (drums, Amorphis) in Helsinki, THE ETERNAL have solidified themselves as a truly international collaboration. Their music resonates with fans of acts such as Katatonia, Swallow the Sun, and Anathema – dark yet luminous, heavy yet emotionally transcendent!

More on THE ETERNAL:
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TheEternal

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theeternalofficial/

TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theeternalofficial

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4vJAnrZbwUesT_FlY03mdw

More on RPM:
reigningphoenixmusic.com Facebook 

Source: C Squared Music

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Stone Has Something To Say

Posted in news with tags , on January 24, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Hello, it’s stone. I want to clear things up about something that’s important to me. If you’re a band or solo artist that does or doesn’t live in the USA and want to spread your hateful political agenda through press releases and social media you can go kick rocks.

Especially to those that don’t live in the USA. You shall receive NO free publicity on Metal Odyssey for your idealistic bullshit and hate. The PR agencies should know better. I can care less who I offend with my ZERO tolerance for hateful political agendas.

I started this blog as a non political forum and it will stay that way. Worry about your own country or political party without bitching here. Go. Kick. Rocks.

Metal and music in general is supposed to unite, not divide. I can care less about your sad and ignorant agenda. I make ZERO money from Metal Odyssey and I’M THE BOSS. Deal with it.

I have this blog for the love I have for music, especially Metal, Hard Rock and Classic Rock. If you don’t like how I feel then go cry me a river. – Stone

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ONSLAUGHT And WARLORD – The Force From Hell & Deliverance Tour USA & Canada 2026 | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

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

TONE DEAF TOURING PRESENTS
THE FORCE FROM HELL & DELIVERANCE TOUR 2026 USA & CANADA: PART 01

Get your tickets at http://tonedeaftouring.com/onslaught

03/18/2026 – Houston TX – Hell’s Heroes

03/19/2026 – Dallas TX – Trees

03/20/2026 – Austin TX – Come And Take It Live

03/22/2026 – Tucson AZ – The Rock

03/24/2026 – Los Angeles CA – 1720

03/25/2026 – San Francisco CA – DNA Lounge

03/26/2026 – Sacramento CA – Colonial Theatre

03/27/2026 – Felton CA – Felton Music Hall

03/29/2026 – Portland OR – Star Theatre

03/30/2026 – Seattle WA – El Corazon

03/31/2026 – Vancouver BC – Rickshaw Theatre

04/02/2026 – Salt Lake City UT – Aces High Saloon

04/03/2026 – Denver CO – Marquis

04/04/2026 – Lincoln NE – Bourbon Theatre

04/06/2026 – Chicago IL – WC Social Club

04/08/2026 – Kansas City MO – Warehouse on Broadway

04/09/2026 – St Louis MO – Red Flag

04/10/2026 – Murfreesboro TN – Hop Springs

04/12/2026 – Atlanta GA – Masquerade

More dates to be announced.

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BLOODHUNTER Release Ferocious Video For New Single “The Devil’s Own”

Posted in Death Metal, melodic death metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on January 23, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

(photo credit: Javier Bragado)

Dark melodies, personal demons and pure malice from Spain’s melodic death metal frontrunners!

Stream/Watch “The Devil’s Own” HERE! https://bloodhunter.rpm.link/devilsownPR

Spain’s ferocious melodic death metal act BLOODHUNTER are back with a vengeance. Following their recent signing with ROAR – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music, the band now present the first grim taste of what’s to come: their brand-new video single “The Devil’s Own”!

Forged in Galicia, BLOODHUNTER have carved out a strong position within the international extreme metal scene through uncompromising songwriting, intense live performances and a clear artistic vision. Fronted by the unmistakable Diva Satanica, the band fuse razor-sharp riffing, massive grooves and sweeping melodies with a fierce vocal attack and strong conceptual identity. 

“The Devil’s Own” shows BLOODHUNTER pushing beyond familiar territory. The track blends oppressive heaviness with haunting melodic lines, creating an atmosphere that feels both brutally aggressive and eerily beautiful. It is darker, more personal and more daring than anything the band have released so far, while still hitting with unmistakable BLOODHUNTER force.

Visually, the accompanying video mirrors the song’s inner conflict and darkness, underlining the emotional weight of the track while embracing the band’s extreme-metal aesthetic.

Listen: https://bloodhunter.rpm.link/devilsownPR

Watch the video premiering here: https://youtu.be/oCLPIAUJlSA

Diva Satanica explains the intense personal background behind the song:
“I wrote the lyrics while being on my last tour in South America with another band. It was a very intense period of my life when I had to take some of the hardest decisions in my career, so it speaks about that. It was one of our faves since the beginning because it’s very different from what we’ve done so far: it’s pure evil but with lots of beautiful melodies.”

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

After joining forces with ROAR, “The Devil’s Own” serves as a first harbinger of BLOODHUNTER’s upcoming new album, which will be released in the hopefully not-too-distant future. If this single is any indication, the next record will be the band’s most fearless and uncompromising statement yet!

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

Spotify: https://bloodhunter.rpm.link/spotifyPR

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

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

Visit RPM ROAR online:
Homepage: https://www.roar-records.de

Source: C Squared Music

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Rest In Peace, Francis Buchholz – (Legendary Scorpions Bassist)

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

From Scorpions Facebook:

“Dear Fans,
we have just received the very sad news that our longtime friend and bass player, Francis Buchholz, has passed away. His legacy with the band will live on forever, and we will always remember the many good times we have shared together.
Our hearts go out to Hella, his family, and friends.”
R.I.P. Francis.
Klaus, Rudolf, Matthias

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Metal Odyssey expresses condolences to the family of Francis Buchholz, Scorpions, his friends and fans worldwide. Francis Buchholz was a true pioneer of early Heavy Metal and helped pave the road to what Metal has evolved into, to this very day. May Francis Buchholz rest and also rock in peace. – Stone

God Bless Francis Buchholz.

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