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

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

Photo credit: Ola Englund

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

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

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

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

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

Watch here:  

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

Purchase tickets for the show HERE: 

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

More on RPM:

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Source: C Squared Music

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment – Track-list:

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

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

POWER PALADIN:

Atli Guðlaugsson (vocals)

Bjarni Þór Jóhannsson (guitars)

Ingi Þórisson (guitars)

Einar Karl Júlíusson (drums)

Bjarni Egill Ögmundsson (keyboards)

Kristleifur Þorsteinsson (bass)

About POWER PALADIN:

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

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

More on POWER PALADIN:

Website: https://www.powerpaladin.is/

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

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

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

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

Source: C Squared Music

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DIRKSCHNEIDER to Perform All ACCEPT Set at HELLS BELLS FESTIVAL 2026

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

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

Early Bird tickets sold out – General weekend tickets available!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FFO: Inepsy, Motorhead, Judas Priest, BAT 

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

Pre-order: 

totalmaniac.bandcamp.com/album/love-overdrive

Track Listing:

1. Love Overdrive

2. Devil In Plain Sight

3. Drinkin’ Our Way To Hell

4. Just Another

5, Early Grave

6. Rock ‘N’ Roll

7. Set Fire To The Sun

8. Flatline

Photo Credit: Marie Machin

Line-up:

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

Album engineer: Kevin Bernsten at Developing Nations Studio.

Mastered by: Brad Boatright at Audiosiege.

Catch Total Maniac at these upcoming shows:

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

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

BAND BIO:

Gutter dwellin’ rock n roll from Baltimore, MD!

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

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

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

instagram.com/totalmaniacband

facebook.com/Totalmaniac

totalmaniac.bandcamp.com

open.spotify.com/artist/55yFXvPFYp9OLnRUsA02Tw

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

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

Dead To Rights Tour 2026:

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

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

Fri, July 31 – Ostergotland – Sweden @ Skogsröjet Festival 

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

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

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

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

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

Sat, Aug 8 – Kortrijik, Belgium @ Alcatraz Festival

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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