Archive for April 23, 2026

EXHUMED + IRON REAGAN: Tankcrimes To Repress Long Out-Of-Print Split Release On May 15th ~ Preorders Available

Posted in Extreme Metal, gore metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on April 23, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Tankcrimes is thrilled to announce the 2026 repress of the much sought-after split between legendary California gore metal freaks EXHUMED and Virginia hardcore punks IRON REAGAN.

Initially released in 2014 as part of the Tankcrimes Split 12″ Series, the LP has been out-of-print for over a decade. EXHUMED’s side includes two hook-laden, high-speed death grinding originals plus gore-soaked covers of hardcore classics by Minor Threat and Negative Approach. IRON REAGAN presents four original manic thrash-punk tracks. All tracks are exclusive to this release.

The EXHUMED/IRON REAGAN repress will be released on limited edition Blood Cloud vinyl, digital download card included. 

Find preorders at THIS LOCATION

EXHUMED + IRON REAGAN Split Track Listing:

  1. EXHUMED – Gravewalker
  2. EXHUMED – Dead To The World
  3. EXHUMED – Seeing Red (Minor Threat cover)
  4. EXHUMED – Ready To Fight (Negative Approach cover)
  5. IRON REAGAN – Life Beater
  6. IRON REAGAN – Gave Up On Giving A Fuck
  7. IRON REAGAN – Mini Lights
  8. IRON REAGAN – Holy Water Makes Me Wet

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The Best Of JUDAS PRIEST – 16 Song Album Releasing via Sony Music on June 19th

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

Track listing:

01. You’ve Got Another Thing Coming

02. Lightning Strike

03. Breaking The Law

04. Beyond The Realms Of Death

05. Painkiller

06. Hell Bent For Leather

07. Rocka Rolla

08. Turbo Lover

09. Electric Eye

10. Crown Of Horns

11. Living After Midnight

12. Night Crawler

13. Heading Out To The Highway

14. Better By You, Better Than Me

15. The Sentinel

16. Diamonds And Rust

Order yours here: https://shop.judaspriest.com/products/the-best-of-judas-priest-cd

Finnish Heavy Metallers DEMONESSA Reveal Further Details of Upcoming Debut Album “Wild ‘N’ Loud” + Share Lyric Video for ‘High Voltage Renegade’!

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

Photo by Nadja Tonkoshkur

“Wild ‘N’ Loud” is DEMONESSA at full power ready to take on the world!

All the songs on this album are an embodiment of the ‘80s heavy metal we all know and love. While every song on the album is brand new, they also have a familiar feel that fits right into any playlist, like they’ve always been there. 

There are 12 songs, racking up to almost one hour of straight hard-rocking future classics, which really makes it like an all-you-can-eat buffet for heavy metal fans, there’s something for pretty much everyone in there. From arena filling anthems to speeding tickets guaranteeing high-speed hits and emotional ballads, the album covers the full spectrum of classic heavy metal.

Album cover art by Toni Nurmi

Track-listing:
Till Death Do Us Part
High Voltage Renegade
M.A.D.
Wild ‘N’ Loud
Queen of Pain
Livin’ Out of Spite
Slowly Losing My Mind
In Decay
In the Depths of Hell You’ll Burn
We Rule the Night
I Stand Alone
A Knife to a Gunfight

Link to ‘High Voltage Renegade’ lyric video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dL0QxrRv3Q

The band shared: 
This track was chosen for a lyric video due to the high energy it delivers and the clear strong visual potential to match the outlawish lyrics. The video was created by MVS Visual, known for his work with various artists, most notably Manowar, making him an obvious choice for the project.”

To celebrate the release of the album there are several gigs coming up in Finland that are part of a so-called “Worldwide ‘N’ Loud Tour”, which kicks off on 8th of May in Boothill bar in Helsinki. Following that, there will be some shows in Tampere and Hämeenlinna as well and obviously many more to come, all the necessary information can be found on the band’s social media.

More on Demonessa:
Demonessa is a heavy metal band from Tampere, Finland, carving its path with pure power and attitude. Formed in 2019, the band combines the explosive force of 80’s heavy metal with the spectacle of glam metal creating an experience that must be witnessed live.

Line-up:
Senja – Vocals
John Creweholm – Guitars
Hugo M. Raze – Guitars
Peet von Rowanskerry – Bass
Jones “Pugnax Vehemens” Tervas – Drums

More band information:
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/Demonessa

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1VE0mtJfuhaipbhSp71OVt

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/demonessa/1752566908

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587941337019

Bandcamp: https://demonessa.bandcamp.com/

Source: Tarja Virmakari PR

PRIME CREATION Reveal Video For Epic Title Track “Souls Of The Fallen” ~ New Album Out June 26th, Via ROAR!

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

Stream “Souls of the Fallen HERE! https://primecreation.rpm.link/soulssinglePR

Pre-Save/Pre-Order the Album HERE! https://primecreation.rpm.link/soulsPR

Following the recent release of their first single “Galactic Rebirth”, Swedish melodic metal force PRIME CREATION present a brand new music video today. The band now unveil the title track of their forthcoming studio album, Souls Of The Fallen, offering a deeper glimpse into the sonic and thematic core of the record.

Slated for a release on June 26, 2026, via ROAR – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music.

With the premiere of the title track “Souls Of The Fallen”, PRIME CREATION dive into darker and more intense territory, both musically and lyrically. The song captures the emotional weight of conflict and resilience, combining powerful riffs with a cinematic atmosphere that reflects the album’s overarching narrative.

“This song is about being pushed into war when there’s no longer any choice but to fight back,” the band reveals. “It focuses on finding inner strength and courage while facing darkness, rage, and moral conflict on the battlefield. There’s a strong sense of honoring fallen allies and carrying their sacrifice forward. Overall, it’s about enduring the tide of war, struggling with its cost, and still pushing toward survival and eventual triumph.”

Souls Of The Fallen Track-list:
1. Galactic Rebirth
2. Ghosts
3. Blood Harvest
4. Souls of the Fallen
5. Alliance
6. Lost Legacy
7. Legends Never Die
8. Ashes of Trust

Formed in Sweden in 2015, PRIME CREATION quickly established themselves as a driving force in modern melodic heavy metal. Rising from the ashes of the power metal band MORIFADE, the group brought together skilled and experienced musicians with a clear vision: combine technical precision with powerful songwriting and a contemporary edge.

Following their self-titled debut in 2016 and the critically acclaimed Tears Of Rage (2019), the band continued to evolve, culminating in Tell Freedom I Said Hello (2023), which gained strong international attention.

Known for their dynamic live presence, PRIME CREATION have toured across Europe and shared stages with acts like MASTERPLAN and appeared at festivals alongside Europe and W.A.S.P

With Souls Of The Fallen, produced by Niels Nielsen (GHOST, IN FLAMES), the band take another decisive step forward, pushing their sound into darker, more progressive territory while staying true to their melodic roots.

PRIME CREATION:
Esa Englund – Vocals
Robin Arnell – Lead Guitar
Rami Tainamo – Rhythm Guitar
Henrik Weimedal – Bass Guitar
Kim Arnell – Drums

More on PRIME CREATION:
Website | https://www.primecreationband.com/

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/primecreationofficial/

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

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/Primecreationband

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

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

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

Source: C Squared Music