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SEWER ALTAR – Finnish Death-Grind Provocateurs Announce Debut Full-Length Album “Fever Dreams of Vengeance”

Posted in Death Metal, grindcore, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 1, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Finnish death-grind provocateurs SEWER ALTAR are set to unleash their debut full-length album, Fever Dreams of Vengeance, on April 24th, 2026.

The first single “Landfill Sky Burial” is now streaming HERE.

Following the critical acclaim of their 2024 demo, the band returns with a record that expands upon their earlier vision, delivering a relentless surge of death-grind sharpened with hardcore intensity.

Fever Dreams of Vengeance is both punishing and playful, balancing ferocious riffs and blastbeats with a sense of dynamism that keeps listeners engaged from start to finish. The album’s compact, high-octane tracks are crafted for impact, combining the brutality of grindcore with the groove and energy of hardcore, creating moments that are as likely to trigger moshing as they are to impress with precision and creativity.

Serrated and tight, yet bursting with infectious hooks, the songs on Fever Dreams of Vengeance are a testament to SEWER ALTAR’s command of their sound. The record thrives on immediacy, offering short, sharp bursts of aggression that translate perfectly to the live stage, where the band’s intensity and charisma can be fully felt. Every track is meticulously arranged to balance chaos and cohesion, ensuring that the listener is swept up in the energy without ever losing clarity or direction.

Lyrically, SEWER ALTAR delves into death metal themes of defilement and horror, intertwining them with the pervasive malaise of sociopolitical inequality. The band reclaims the societal irreverence and paranoia aimed at the lower classes, embracing it as a spiritual totem that guides the album’s dark and uncompromising vision.

Track-list:

01. Landfill Sky Burial
02. Tachanka Drive-by
03. Altar in the Sewers
04. Fencewalkin Cheetah
05. 18 and Death
06. Deadw8
07. Cryonaut Sludge
08. Resilient Like a Disease
09. Outnumbered
10. Slave Driver Smile
11. Writing on the Wall

SEWER ALTAR‘s debut album Fever Dreams of Vengeance will be released this spring on multiple formats: CD via 783Labeland Hecatombe Records, LP via 783Label, Hecatombe Recordsand 7Degrees Records, and tape via Iron Corpse Productions.

Recorded with an emphasis on raw power and clarity, Fever Dreams of Vengeance presents SEWER ALTAR as a band capable of fusing grindcore ferocity with hardcore accessibility, producing music that is punishing yet irresistibly fun. The album marks a bold step forward from the demo, establishing the band as one of Finland’s most exciting new extreme acts and promising to leave an indelible mark on fans of uncompromising underground death-grind.

For fans of: Terrorizer, Bolt Thrower, Weekend Nachos, Spazz

Line-up:

Vermis Animus – Bass, Lead Vocals
Deströyer 161 – Guitars, Vocals
R. Charon – Drums

SEWER ALTAR:

https://seweraltar.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/sewer_altar/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559579033698

7Degrees Records (D):

https://www.7degrees-records.de/

https://www.7degreesrecords.bandcamp.com/

Hecatombe Records (ES):

https://www.instagram.com/hecatombe_records

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063571814325

783 Label (UK);

https://www.783label.com/

https://www.instagram.com/783label/

Iron Corpse (FI):

https://www.ironcorpse.com/

https://ironcorpse.bandcamp.com/

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PUSCIFER Release “A Public Stoning” Video Featuring Animated Version Of “Tales From The Pusciverse #2: The Briefcase”

Posted in alternative rock, avant garde music, Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 1, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo credit: Travis Shinn

“A Public Stoning” video featuring animation by Raul Araujo & Chris Rubey: https://youtu.be/fVIUwpOWTYM

The Pusciverse – With the debut of Puscifer’s new comic book series, “Tales From The Pusciverse,” and two issues already sold out, the band shares an animated adaptation of “Tales From The Pusciverse #2: The Briefcase,” set to “A Public Stoning” (https://youtu.be/fVIUwpOWTYM), from their new album, Normal Isn’t.

The story centers on the longest running mystery in the Pusciverse: The Briefcase. For years, the object has appeared in Puscifer’s videos and photographs, prompting the recurring question among fans: “What’s in the briefcase?”

Written by Maynard James Keenan, “The Briefcase” features artwork by Marlin Shoop (“Captain Action,” “G.I. Joe,” “Unprepped”) with lettering by Jack Morelli (“Afterlife with Archie,” “Peter Parker Annual,” Marvel Comics). The animation for the “A Public Stoning” video was created by Raul Araujo and Chris Rubey.

“The Briefcase has been part of the Puscifer mythology for years,” Keenan notes. “Everyone wonders what exactly is inside. This issue doesn’t necessarily answer the question… but it moves the story forward.”

The new clip arrives as the band is in the midst of their Normal Isn’tNorth American tour, with dates this week slated for Asheville, Durham, Bethlehem, and Boston. Tickets are available via Puscifer.com, and the full list of dates is below.

Puscifer’s new album, Normal Isn’t, is out now via Puscifer Entertainment/Alchemy Recordings/BMG.

Normal Isn’t North American tour dates (tickets and VIP packages are on-sale now via Puscifer.com):

March 31 Asheville, NC Thomas Wolfe Auditorium
April 1 Durham, NC DPAC – Durham Performing Arts Center
April 3 Bethlehem, PA Wind Creek Event Center
April 4 Boston, MA Boch Center – Wang Theatre
April 7 New York, NY Terminal 5
April 8 Hershey, PA Hershey Theatre
April 10 Mashantucket, CT Premier Theater at Foxwoods Resort Casino
April 11 Atlantic City, NJ Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort
April 15 Niagara Falls, ON OLG Stage at Fallsview Casino
April 16 Akron, OH Akron Civic Theatre
April 18 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre
April 19 Cincinnati, OH Taft Theatre
April 21 Louisville, KY The Louisville Palace
April 23 Indianapolis, IN Murat Theatre
April 25 Chicago, IL The Chicago Theatre
April 26 Milwaukee, WI Landmark Credit Union Live
April 28 Madison, WI The Sylvee
April 30 St. Louis, MO The Factory
May 1 Kansas City, MO The Midland Theatre
May 3 Morrison, CO Red Rocks Amphitheatre
May 5 Salt Lake City, UT Maverik Center
May 8 Portland, OR Theater of the Clouds
May 9 Seattle, WA WAMU Theater
May 11 San Francisco, CA Golden Gate Theatre
May 13 San Diego, CA San Diego Civic Theatre
May 14 Los Angeles, CA The Greek Theatre

Puscifer.com

YouTube.com/pusciferdotcom

Instagram.com/puscifer

Facebook.com/puscifermusic

TikTok.com/@puscifermusic

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New CHASTAIN “The Voice of the Cult” Reissue Available NOW!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 1, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Founded in 1984, Chastain emerged as a powerhouse of American heavy metal, driven by the neoclassical precision of guitar virtuoso David T. Chastain. Based in Cincinnati, the band became a cornerstone of the Shrapnel Records era, a time when technical proficiency and “shred” guitar were reaching their zenith. Unlike many of their contemporaries who focused solely on instrumental flair, Chastain prioritized songcraft, blending intricate, sophisticated guitar work with the grit of what would become known years later as power metal.

A defining element of the band’s identity and their greatest weapon is the legendary vocalist Leather Leone. At a time when the metal scene was overwhelmingly male-dominated, Leone established herself as one of the most powerful and commanding voices in the genre.

Her performance on The Voice of the Cult remains a masterclass in metal vocals, characterized by a rasping, aggressive delivery that never sacrifices melody. Her chemistry with David T. Chastain’s darkening compositions elevated the band from a technical project to a true cult icon of the underground.

Originally released in 1988 and now re-issued by Nameless Grave Records, The Voice of the Cult is widely regarded as one of the best works in the genre and the title track has stood the test of time to be considered a true heavy metal anthm. This definitive CD reissue features an all-new layout and a 16-page booklet including insightful liner notes by Sarah Kitteringham. To further cement its status as an essential artifact of 80s heavy metal, the release includes two bonus demo tracks, featuring one unreleased song that has never been heard by fans until now.

U.S. Customers:

https://namelessgraverecords.com/products/chastain-the-voice-of-the-cult-cd

ROW via Silent Future:

https://shop.silentfuture.us/products/chastain-the-voice-of-the-cult-cd

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ABIGAIL WILLIAMS – US Black Metallers Announce European Tour 2026 With SHAGOR

Posted in Black Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 1, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

The Great Darkness Returns to Europe:

A shroud of sound and shadow is set to descend upon Europe this late spring, as ABIGAIL WILLIAMS (US) announce their long-awaited return to the continent for a series of live performances across May and June. Renowned for their evocative blend of black metal and cinematic intensity, the band will once again bring their immersive sonic landscapes to audiences across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe.

Following years of refining their sound into something increasingly expansive and haunting, ABIGAIL WILLIAMS continue to stand as one of the most distinctive voices in the modern extreme metal landscape. This upcoming run of dates promises to channel that evolution into a live setting, offering audiences an experience that is as enveloping as it is unrelenting.

For the European mainland leg of the tour, the band will be joined by Dutch act SHAGOR (NL), whose raw and obscure take on black metal will provide a fitting counterpoint, deepening the atmosphere of each night. Together, the two bands will shape a sequence of performances steeped in darkness, tension and intensity.

Divided into two distinct chapters, the tour will first traverse the UK and Ireland with a select run of exclusive ABIGAIL WILLIAMSperformances, including an appearance at Fortress Festival. The journey will then continue across mainland Europe, where SHAGOR will join as main support for a series of carefully selected dates, culminating in a final gathering in the Netherlands.

The Itinerary of Ruin

UK & Ireland (Abigail Williams only)
31/05 • Fortress Fest, Scarborough, UK
03/06 • The Pavillion, Cork, IRL
04/06 • Sound House, Dublin, IRL
05/06 • Voodoo, Belfast, IRL
06/06 • Dolans Kasbah, Limerick, IRL

European Mainland (w/ Shagor)
08/06 • De Verlichte Geest, Kortrijk, BE
09/06 • Music House, Graz, AT
10/06 • Venster 99, Vienna, AT
12/06 • Zappenduster Festival, Münster, DE (Abigail Williams only)
13/06 • Hall of Fame, Tilburg, NL

Audiences are invited to step beyond the veil and gather in the gloom as The Great Darkness once again takes form. Tickets are available now through all standard outlets.

ABIGAIL WILLIAMS:

https://abigailwilliams.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/abigailwilliamsofficial

SHAGOR:

https://shagor.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/shagorblackmetal/

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