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HELLEVATE Share Video for “Killicon Valley (Silicon Dust)”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , , on May 11, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Watch the video for “Killicon Valley (Silicon Dust)” at this location.

Kansas City thrash masters HELLEVATE have posted the official music video for the title track off their new album, Killicon Valley. This five-minute thrash-fest aims its rage at the use of AI in today’s culture.

“This song is the result of several years of us watching the development of AI and ranting about it with each other. So many songs out there about AI have their hearts in the right place, but they always sing about it like it’s Skynet or SHODAN; some unstoppable robot overlord coming to bring the apocalypse,” comments guitarist Joshua Cole about the song. 

“Then you actually use it and it’s a crappy productivity tool that only helps create more noise and BS that we all have to wade through, all because some idiot billionaires decided they liked the idea of a computer that could do all their thinking for them and replace those pesky employees. The lyrics fit the music perfectly, as it’s nasty, aggressive, relentless, and fast! If you like your thrash metal played pissed off and at warp speed, we’ve got you covered with this one!”

Vocalist Robert Browne expands on the song’s lyrical theme, “The so-called “leaders” of the tech industry have made shit more expensive, turned a multitude of careers upside-down, and gotten this moronic presidential administration to give them access to sensitive systems. And for what? It fucks up simple tasks. It fills our news feeds with garbage and lies. It gives mediocre idiots with no skill the delusions that they can make art with no effort, all at the cost of the planet that sustains our lives. Older folks who fear AI think it’ll be like a Terminator 2 thing. It’s much worse; I’d rather be blown up than starve.”

Watch the video for “Killicon Valley (Silicon Dust)” at this location.

Killicon Valley is relentless in execution. Eleven tracks of the bullshit-free, ‘thrash-or-be-thrashed’ attitude the band has cultivated over their nearly 20 years of existence. Today, that fury has escalated beyond the breaking point. The result is an album that true fans of old-school thrash can blast with pride.

Watch the video for the album’s first single, “In the Long Grass,” at youtu.be/4pvJtJcOrvo.

Killicon Valley is set for release on May 22. Pre-order the album at: hellevate.bandcamp.com/album/killicon-valley

Photo credit: Kaitlyn Waggoner

Line-Up:

Robert Browne – Vocals
Dan Whitmer – Guitar
Joshua Cole – Guitar
Zack Burke – Bass
Ruben Lopez – Drums

HELLEVATE will mark the release of Killicon Valley with an album release show at Warehouse on Broadway in Kansas City, MO. Support will come from Jackson Country 5, Meat Shank, and Bloodscent. Check the event page for details.

Stream more from HELLEVATE on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music.

Track-list:

1) D.T.C.

2) In the Long Grass

3) Invoke Apocalypse

4) Demagogue

5) The Rampart

6) Holy Man

7) Jorogumo

8) Part of the Tribe

9) Killicon Valley (Silicon Dust)

10) The Lost Pages

11) Thou Shalt Kill

12) Curse God and Die

hellevate.bandcamp.com

www.facebook.com/hellevate

www.instagram.com/hellevatekills

www.tiktok.com/@hellevatekills

Source: ClawHammer PR

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DARKTHRONE PRE-HISTORIC METAL – The New Studio Album Of Monumentally Primitive Metal From The Norse Cavemen Is Out Now On Peaceville Records

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on May 10, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

NEW VIDEO FOR “THEY FOUND ONE OF MY GRAVES” RELEASED

“The old school never gets old”
– Fenriz

In a year marking four decades since their first incarnation as Black Death, 2026 sees the return of Norwegian duo Fenriz and Nocturno Culto, better known as Darkthrone. The new studio album Pre-Historic Metal, out now via Peaceville, is fueled by a long-running obsession with invoking the spirit of old-sounding metal, and doing things in their own, uncompromising way.

Venturing out once more from their Northern cave with a new batch of timeless riffs, the band fly the Pre-Historic Metal banner high, leaning into the raw, timeworn sound for their latest primal offering. 

As Fenriz himself proclaims of the title’s symbolic origin, “Prehistoric is a loose term.I just figure it’s our VIBE, our take on things and it’s more a statement that we use old style to create something new”.

To coincide with the album’s release there is a new lyric video for the album opener “They Found One Of My Graves”, created by Matthew Vickerstaff (Darkwave Arts).

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR “THEY FOUND ONE OF MY GRAVES” HERE

Photo credit – Peer Olav Kittilsen

A continuation of 2024’s stellar ‘It Beckons Us All’, ‘Pre-Historic Metal’ is a ferocious slab of primal epics & gargantuan riffs with organic sound, graced with the ever-present permeating spirit of the 70s and 80s. This next chapter in Darkthrone’s unyielding saga presents a vast odyssey through the sonic landscapes of Thrash, Black, Heavy and Doom Metal and, adorned with a punishing and “in your face” guitar presence, Darkthrone stirs the cauldron of savage creativity with a nod to the writing methods which were indicative of their earlier works of the late 80s, but with a more refined craft.

Photo credit – Peer Olav Kittilsen

Summarising what the album represents, Fenriz explains: “It means that we are metal. With very loud guitars. “Frightfully barbaric but not without finesse”, I call it. We collaborated in the studio more than ever, who’s playing what is still in a purple haze, but last but not least it was a sort of hardening of the arteries – we decided to tighten the tourniquet and do 8 effective songs brimming with riffs instead of the airy plodding we so much enjoy usually”.

‘Pre-Historic Metal’ was recorded at Chaka Khan Studios, Oslo, with production work conducted by Ole Øvstedal, Silje Høgevold & Mads Luis. Mastering was carried out by Jack Control at Enormous Door, and Maor Appelbaum Mastering.

Pre-Historic Metal – Track listing:

  1. They Found One Of My Graves (05:17)
  2. Pre-Historic Metal (04:19)
  3. Siberian Thaw (06:45)
  4. Deeply Rooted (04:58)
  5. The Dry Wells Of Hell (06:12)
  6. So I Marched To The Sunken Empire (03:21)
  7. Eat Eat Eat Your Pride (04:51)
  8. Eon 4 (05:24)
    Pre-Historic Metal is available on
  • A Deluxe box set special edition featuring:
    • Exclusive splatter 180gm heavyweight vinyl with gatefold sleeve & exclusive alternate cover artwork by Maciej Kamuda.
    • Exclusive cassette edition.
    • CD edition.
    • Booklet including an interview by Harald Fossberg on the making of ‘Pre-Historic Metal’.
    • 2 posters  
  • LP on black & white splatter vinyl – available exclusively at the Peaceville label stores
  • LP on purple marble vinyl – available at the Peaceville label stores + select stores worldwide
  • LP on classic black vinyl
  • LP on white vinyl (available exclusively in Germany)
  • LP on dark green vinyl (available exclusively in Norway)
  • LP on silver vinyl (available exclusively in Sweden)
  • LP on transparent orange vinyl (available exclusively in North America)
  • LP on coke bottle green (available at independent records stores in North America)
  • CD
  • Digital

ORDER YOUR COPY, STREAM OR DOWNLOAD PRE-HISTORIC METAL HERE

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FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH 20th Anniversary World Tour 2027 – UK & Europe | Lamb Of God & Bleed Within Support ~ Dates, Cities & Venues Posted

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on May 10, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS:

LAMB OF GOD
AND BLEED FROM WITHIN

21 DATES IN 21 CITIES 

20TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR 2027 – UK & EUROPE TOUR DATES:

16th Jan 2027 – Manchester UK – AO Arena
17th Jan 2027 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro Arena
19th Jan 2027 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena
22nd Jan 2027 – Birmingham, UK – BP Pulse Arena
23rd Jan 2027 – London, UK – O2 Arena
26th Jan 2027 – Düsseldorf, DE – PSD Arena
27th Jan 2027 – Hamburg, DE – Barclays Arena
29th Jan 2027 – Lodz, PL – Atlas Arena
31st Jan 2027 – Prague, CZ – O2 Arena *^
2nd Feb 2027 – Munich, DE – Olympiahalle
4th Feb 2027 – Stuttgart, DE – Hans-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
7th Feb 2027 – Amsterdam, NL – AFAS Arena
8th Feb 2027 – Brussels, BE – Vorst National
10th Feb 2027 – Paris, FR – Accor Arena
12th Feb 2027 – Zurich, CH – Hallenstadion
14th Feb 2027 – Vienna, AT – Stadthalle
16th Feb 2027 – Berlin, DE – Uber Arena
17th Feb 2027 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena*
19th Feb 2027 – Oslo, NO – Unity Arena
20th Feb 2027 – Stockholm, SE – Avicii Arena
22nd Feb 2027 – Helsinki, FI – Veikkaus Arena

*without Lamb of God / ^with Dymytry

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SEVEN KINGDOMS Announces 6th Full Length Album Sono Sola ~ Crowdfunding Campaign Launching On May 26th

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 9, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit Camden Cruz

SEVEN KINGDOMS has announced their 6th full length record Sono Sola. The band will return to their long established crowdfunding model with a plan to release the record in the fall. The crowdfunding campaign will launch on May 26th and run until June 26th. 

Guitarist Camden Cruz shares, “We are really excited for this record! We took a lot of new chances on this record and got to spend a lot more time working on it. The record contains the soul of this band. We bring the highest level and heaviest release of our career to you with this album. We worked again with Jim Morris who wrote and produced the record with us. We also worked on the record with Francesco Cavalieri who also helped produce songs with us on this album. Sabrina is at the top of her game and the band is firing on all cylinders. It will be your favorite Seven Kingdoms album. We cannot wait to share this with you!”

Producer Jim Morris comments, “This is the most melodic and heaviest Seven Kingdoms record that we have ever done. We got to spend more time than ever working on the music. I am very excited for this new music and I believe it’s going to open a lot of new doors for the band!” 

Sono Sola was recorded at Morrisound Recording in April and May 2026 with Jim Morris (SAVATAGE, WARRANT, DEATH). SEVEN KINGDOMS wrote the record together with Jim Morris, who also produced the record along with co-producer Francesco Cavalieri (WIND ROSE). The album artwork for Sono Sola was done by Bo Bradshaw. The Track listing will be released at the end of the Crowdfunding Campaign along with more news. 

SEVEN KINGDOMS:

Sabrina Cruz – Vocals
Camden Cruz – Guitars
Kevin Byrd – Guitars
Keith Byrd – Drums

Connect With SEVENKINGDOMS:

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/seven-kingdoms/269540019

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

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

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0PMYvG0U25tgSi8jQExPAC?si=Zd59_nhbQeKrYGN4dUI7Cg

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sevenkingdomsofficial

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sevenkingdoms

Source: C Squared Music

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NOVAREIGN New Song “Sun & Moon” Online Now ~ Album Available For Pre-Order

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on May 9, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

The epic return of Los Angeles progressive power metal group. Two years on from their last single “Ironsides” and eight years after their explosive debut, ‘Legends,’ the LA shred-lords NOVAREIGN return with some new music with a new digital single and their first music video. “Sun & Moon” is filled guitar frenzy, intricate rhythmic complexity and soaring anthemic vocals, and when we say filled we mean it cause this track clocks in over ten minutes.

While online now at all digital streaming and download platforms, make sure and view the band’s performance in all its hairy glory as they work their way through the music’s challenging and eventful passages. 

“SUN & MOON” MUSIC VIDEO: 
https://youtu.be/_MP5e2OWvTg?si=gMIbot4X5C3I6QiR 

“This song holds a special place in my heart for many reasons. Musically, it is supposed to be a love letter to all things Heavy Metal that inspired my playing for so many years, while showcasing the bombastic talents of each member of the band in a way that I hope feels old-school and modern at the same time,” explains guitarist Balmore Lemus. 

“Lyrically, it is a message from father to son to hold true to their heart and spirit through the inevitable dark times that life can and will likely present, as well as a reminder that they are a culmination of love, light, and an unbridled fire that is capable of so much more than they could even imagine.

We hope you enjoy the tune as much as we’ve enjoyed playing it live. It’s been a staple in most recent shows for a while now and man does it feel good to have it come to light, finally! Thank you guys for sticking with us this far!“

“Along the lines of this good news is that NOVAREIGN have delivered a finished album… finally it’s reality. If you follow the label you’ve noticed for the past few years us tease a new NOVAREIGN album is in the works. We have finished the master and layout delivered and the album is slated for a July 17th release. And we’re starting pre-orders today for what NOVAREIGN have entitled “Shifting The Axis Of The World” at our webstore or Bandcamp.”

NOVAREIGN gained quite a bit of traction with their 2018 album, Legends, which was praised as “a bombastic mix of epic metal” (BraveWords), “an instrumental fireworks show” (Metal Bandcamp) and “one of the most addictive power metal records I’ve heard in a long time” (Two Guys Metal Reviews).

Additionally, the ensuing live shows that followed its release included dates with Michael Schenker, Exmortus, Angra, White Wizzard, Rhapsody Ov Fire, Act of Defiance, Bonded By Blood, GloryHammer, Graveshadow, PowerGlove and Holy Grail, in addition to festivals like Mad With Power, Hyperspace, Ruinfest and Frost And Fire.

In the downtime, NOVAREIGN endured a couple of lineup changes implementing new drummer Ulises Hernandez (ex-Judicator, Anubis), while guitarist Balmore Lemus split his time with Judicator, Lunar and Dire Peril. On and off NOVAREIGN have been writing and recording the follow-up to Legends and after too much time a new effort is on the horizon.

For more information:
www.facebook.com/novareignofficial

www.instagram.com/novareignofficial

www.novareign.bandcamp.com
www.m-theoryaudio.com

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TUNGSTEN Announce New Studio Album Ashes, Out October 9th via PERCEPTION, Present New Video Single “Joker”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on May 8, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Swedish power metal force TUNGSTEN are ready to unleash their fifth studio album Ashes, set for release on October 9 via PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music, and celebrate the announcement with their brand-new video single “Joker”. The band has further revealed co-headline tour dates with INDUCTION; find all dates listed below!

About the new single, guitarist Nick Johansson remembers; “In 2015 I randomly stumbled across a clip of Franzl Lang. I was seriously impressed by how insanely good he was at yodeling, so I went through a short Franzl phase. Not long after that I was standing by a lake with a perfect echo and decided to try a little yodel myself. It sounded absolutely terrible, of course but, I immediately understood the technique. Since then I’ve only yodeled for fun now and then. Somehow, after almost 10 years of casual nonsense-yodeling, it has quietly improved on its own.”

Lead singer Mike Andersson adds: “Joker is a real stompy banger! I’ll never forget the reactions from our friends and partners at Reigning Phoenix Music when we played them the demo over dinner in Stuttgart. The excitement around the table was amazing.  

Stream “Joker”: 

https://tungsten.rpm.link/jokerPR

Watch the video here: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9gcJE-ht1Og

Following a strong entry into the metal scene with their 2019 debut We Will Rise and a steady rise through albums like Tundra, and Bliss, the band now return with a powerful new chapter. Between touring and live performances throughout 2025, TUNGSTEN focused on writing material for their upcoming album, aiming to create a worthy follow-up to 2024’s The Grand Inferno.

Pre-order the album: https://tungsten.rpm.link/ashesPR

Tracklist:

1. Joker 
2. Bite My Tongue
3. Fuego Del Sol
4. Supernova 
5. Happy 
6. Ted The Exorcist 
7. Sunshine Of Fall
8. The North Will Rise (feat. Tony Kakko of Sonata Arctica) 
9. For Thee 
10. Ruin 
11. The Forge

TUNGSTEN are:
Mike Andersson – Lead Vocals
Karl Johansson – Bass, Keyboards, Vocals
Nick Johansson – Guitar
Anders Johansson – Drums

Ashes sees TUNGSTEN continue their crusade, delivering irresistible metal with anthemic choruses and a fresh surge of energy that pushes their signature sound even further. The album captures everything the band stands for: powerful songwriting, massive hooks, and a dynamic mix of melody and heaviness that makes it one of their strongest and most focused releases to date!

INDUCTION & TUNGSTEN LIVE – ANTHEMS OF STEEL TOUR 2026:

07.10.26 – DE – Herford @ Kulturwerk
08.10.26 – DE – München @ Backstage
09.10.26 – DE – Leipzig @ Hellraiser
10.10.26 – DE – Passau @ Zauberberg
11.10.26 – DE – Karlsruhe @ Die Stadtmitte
12.10.26 – CH – Aarburg @ Musigburg
13.10.26 – AT – Salzburg @ Rockhouse
14.10.26 – DE – Mörlenbach @ Live Music Hall
15.10.26 – DE – Hamburg @ Bahnhof Pauli
16.10.26 – DE – Lingen @ Alter Schlachthof
17.10.26 – DE – Solingen @ Laut und Hart Festival
18.10.26 – DE – Selb @ Rockclub Bayern

Tickets: http://tiny.cc/anthemsofsteel

About TUNGSTEN:

Originally formed in 2016 by drummer Anders Johansson together with his sons Nick and Karl Johansson, TUNGSTEN soon completed their lineup with vocalist Mike Andersson and quickly established themselves as a force in the European metal scene. With a sound rooted in classic heavy metal but sharpened by a contemporary edge, the band has built a reputation for powerful songwriting, a clear identity and relentless forward momentum, earning growing attention well beyond their Scandinavian home base.

The band has toured extensively alongside acts such as BLOODBOUND, FIREWIND, SONATA ARCTICA, and ALL FOR METAL, and appeared at major festivals including Sweden Rock Festival, Leyendas Del Rock, Midalidare Metal Fest and Riverside Rock Fest, continuously building a strong live reputation. In July 2026, TUNGSTEN is confirmed to perform at Germany’s RockHarz Festival, among many more live appearances in support of their much-awaited new album Ashes. Find all upcoming dates HERE.

More on TUNGSTEN:

Tungsten Official | Facebook | Instagram | Spotify | Youtube

More on PERCEPTION:
perception.music | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

Source; C Squared Music

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GRAVEMASS (ft. Members of Zimmers Hole, 3 Inches of Blood, Revocation) Announces Western Canada “This Is The Way 2026 Tour”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 6, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit – Derek Carr

Performing at Loud As Hell Open Air Festival 2026 w/ Fallujah, Allegaeon, Summoning the Lich, Crimson Shadows, Edge of Paradise, and more!

Fresh off the release of their debut album This Is The Way, West Coast extreme‑metal force Gravemass has announced a run of Western Canadian tour dates for summer 2026. The trek, appropriately titled “This Is The Way Tour 2026,” will see the band unleash their ferocious live assault across British Columbia and Alberta from July 31st to August 8th (dates listed below).

The tour follows the eruption of  This Is The Way, a debut forged from decades of West Coast metal lineage. Featuring members of Zimmers Hole, Punch Drunk, 3 Inches of Blood, Revocation, Just Cause, West of Hell, Savannah, Process, Subversion, and The Golers, Gravemass is the convergence of long‑standing forces within Vancouver’s extreme‑music underground.

Guitarist Mayan Hate, who wrote the album’s music in an intense two‑month burst, describes the project as a natural evolution among lifelong friends.

“We’re all West Coast metal heads who’ve known each other for decades. I wrote the music between breaks in other projects and showed it to Lorde Heathen. He immediately wanted in. From there, we recruited the rest of the band, guys we’ve all known forever.”

Vocalist Lorde Heathen also adds;

“Brutal, angry, fast, dark, and evil, this album delivers exactly that: an unrelenting barrage of sinister riffing, death‑metal vocal ferocity, and rhythmic devastation. It draws from the chaos of the modern world. All the lyrics come from the shit‑hole world order that exists right now.” 

Track Listing:​
1. Slaves To Pain – 2:38
2. This Is The Way – 3:45
3. Horned King – 2:54
4. Harvest of Souls – 2:53
5. Spitting Hell – 2:07
6. Black Bell – 2:50
7. Fallen – 3:27
8. Gravemass – 3:51
9. Abandon – 2:01
10. Poison Temple – 3:11
Album Length: 29:41

While This Is The Way was written by Mayan Hate with lyrics by Lorde Heathen, the band confirms that album two is already underway and will be a fully collaborative effort.

Gravemass will also appear at Loud As Hell Open Air Festival 2026, joining a stacked lineup featuring Fallujah, Allegaeon, Summoning the Lich, Crimson Shadows, Edge of Paradise, and more. Festival info is available at: https://www.loudashell.ca.

Known for channeling the ferocity of their influences, Slayer, Venom, Morbid Angel, Watain, and Napalm Death, Gravemass promises a live show that is nothing short of a full‑scale assault.

“The live show is where we bring it all together. We want to bring this experience to the masses,” says Lorde Heathen.

With This Is The Way unleashed March 6, 2026, via End Game Records Inc., Gravemass now turns its focus to the stage, marking the beginning of a new chapter in West Coast extreme metal. More music, more brutality, and a deeper collaborative evolution lie ahead.

Gravemass – Western Canada – This Is The Way Tour 2026:
July 31 – Bridgeview Theater – Kamloops, BC
Aug 1 – Loud As Hell Open Air Festival – Drumheller, AB
Aug 3 – Temple – Edmonton, AB
Aug 4 – The Owl – Lethbridge, AB
Aug 5 – The Royal – Nelson, BC
Aug 6 – The Globe – Nanaimo, BC
Aug 7 – The Lucky Bar – Victoria, BC
Aug 8 – Green Auto – Vancouver, BC

Add to your Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/album/0ROzZyUacjjY7dC6xOwtg5

Bandcamp: https://gravemass.bandcamp.com/

Videos:

“This Is The Way”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR9gy-AD8-E

“Fallen”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQ4ws87xOJs

“Spitting Hell”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r477FZl1VFo

Album Band Line Up:
Lorde Heathen – Vocals
Mayan Hate – Guitar
Murderer of Colonizers – Guitar
Bowels of Hell – Bass
Destroyer of Souls – Drums

More info: 

​https://endgamerecords.com/​

​http://www.gravemass.com/​

​https://www.facebook.com/people/Grave-Mass/61556695854887/​

https://www.instagram.com/gravemass1/

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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New Jersey Heavy Metal Band, WHO ON EARTH, Releases New Single/Video, ‘Shadows’ ~ New Album, It Takes The Village, Out Friday!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on May 5, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

With their new album It Takes The Village arriving May 8th, New Jersey heavy metal powerhouse WHO ON EARTH continue the momentum with the release of their latest single and video, “Shadows” – a towering anthem packed with galloping riffs, soaring harmonies and the band’s signature no-frills approach to modern heavy metal.

The third single from the forthcoming album, “Shadows” channels the spirit of classic metal while reinforcing the band’s sharp lyrical perspective. Built on thunderous grooves, dual guitar harmonies, and an arena-ready chorus, the track delivers both nostalgia and urgency in equal measure.

Bassist Pete Rizzi comments:

“‘Shadows’ is our third single from It Takes The Village, and it truly epitomizes what we are all about. It’s got that old school metal vibe with a catchy chorus, guitar harmonies reminiscent of old Maiden & Priest, and a locked-in rhythm section. The lyrics also speak to a concept we touch on quite often: deception and the need to be vigilant about what you see, hear, read, eat, watch, etc., because there are a lot of bad actors trying to profit from us through manipulation, deceit, and outright lies. We don’t write love songs. Ha!”

“Shadows” follows the previously released singles “Vigilance” and “Any Other Way,” both of which offered fans an early glimpse into the sonic force of It Takes The Village—WHO ON EARTH’s most dynamic and fully realized record to date.

WHO ON EARTH will kick off a string of shows with FOZZY beginning later this week.

Purchase tickets here: 

https://whoonearththeband.com/shows/

Watch the music video for “Shadows” here: 

https://youtu.be/s4CShC2gQuY

Stream “Shadows“: 

https://found.ee/WhoOnEarth_SHADOWS

Pre-Save It Takes The Village:

https://foundation-media.ffm.to/ittv

“ANY OTHER WAY” MUSIC VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/oKV28iAiGCM

“VIGILANCE” MUSIC VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/O6bcU4PPcEM

It Takes The Village – Track List:

1. Vigilance
2. Any Other Way
3. Shadows
4. Good Man Down
5. Closer
6. Too Close
7. Double or Nothing
8. Monster!
9. Oh, Set Me Free
10. We Don’t Belong Here
11. Ascension
12. The Unbeaten

WHO ON EARTH Tour Dates w/FOZZY:

May 8 – Charlotte, NC – Amos’ Southend
May 9 – Waynesboro, VA – The Foundry
May 12 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
May 13 – Harrisburg, PA – Capitall City Music Hall
May 15 – St. Charles, IL – Arcada Theatre
May 16 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop

Lineup:
Coosh – Vocals
Pete Rizzi – Bass
Johnny James Barone – Guitar
Jimmy Kocha – Guitar
Howie Fallon – Drums

Follow WHO ON EARTH:
Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | Bandcamp | Spotify | Apple Music

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EXTREMA Unleash “Thrashing ‘Till The End – Live at Slaughter Club” – A 30-Year Thrash Milestone Captured in Full Force

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 4, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Italian thrash metal pioneers EXTREMA are set to release Thrashing ‘Till The End – Live at Slaughter Club – a high-impact live document celebrating the 30th anniversary of their legendary debut Tension At The Seams. The performance was recorded at Slaughter Club in Paderno Dugnano (Milan) on October 7th, 2023 – exactly three decades after the album that helped redefine the sonic and cultural framework of Italian metal.

The full show will be rolled out as an episodic live video series on the band’s official YouTube channel, alongside a digital release across all major streaming platforms.

Subscribe and follow the full series here: https://bit.ly/ExtremaLive

Released in 1993, Tension At The Seams stands as a cornerstone of European thrash: a record built on razor-sharp riffing, percussive precision, and an uncompromising compositional approach that pushed beyond genre orthodoxy. Its impact extended well beyond the Italian scene, setting new benchmarks in terms of arrangement density, production clarity, and expressive aggression.

To mark its 30th anniversary, EXTREMA returned to the stage with a purpose-built show engineered for maximum impact – conceived as a full-contact, no-compromise live assault. The setlist moves with surgical intent: a dominant portion of the debut album performed with renewed intensity, seamlessly integrated with key tracks from across the band’s catalog, culminating in material from their latest release, Headbanging Forever.

Thrashing ‘Till The End – Live at Slaughter Club captures that performance in its entirety, preserving the raw kinetic energy of the band’s live delivery while enhancing it through a modern visual production pipeline.

Beginning April 29th, all 16 tracks from the show will be released on a weekly schedule via the band’s official YouTube channel, with three videos dropping per week, structuring the release as a sustained content cycle designed to maintain engagement and narrative continuity.

Subscribe to EXTREMA’s official YouTube channel to follow the full release schedule:
https://www.youtube.com/@Extrema_Official

Filming and direction were handled by Daniele Farina, with the production delivered in 4K. The visual language combines tight shot sequencing, dynamic camera movement, and performance-focused editing, resulting in a final product that translates the physical intensity of the live set into a sharp, high-definition audiovisual experience.

Line-up:
Tommy Massara – Guitars
Tiziano “Titian” Spigno – Vocals
Marco Cassone – Guitars
Gabri Giovanna – Bass
Francesco “Frullo” La Rosa – Drums

For more info:
https://rockshots.eu/

EXTREMA:
https://www.extremateam.com/

​https://www.facebook.com/extrema.official/​

https://www.instagram.com/extrema_official/

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Actor/80s Icon COURTNEY GAINS Scores Rising Radio Chart Success Ahead of New Album: Liberation Day

Posted in Heavy Metal, horror, horror movies, Metal, metal music, movies, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 4, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Musician, actor, and celebrated 80s icon Courtney Gains, is building momentum on the music charts with two new singles beginning to break nationally.

Gains’ track “Wander & Dream” has been steadily climbing the SMR (Secondary Market Radio) charts, reaching #61 this week. The single “Been Forgotten” has spent the last two weeks sitting at #87 on the Top 40 Radio charts, following a recent surge from the #103 spot.

Both songs are set to appear on Gains’ forthcoming album, Liberation Day, scheduled for release this August on Curtain Call Records.The album will also feature “Fear the Boogie,” initially released last fall as part of the soundtrack for Gains’ upcoming film “The Barn III.” The retro slasher film will premiere May 23 in Pittsburgh, PA.

Stream Courtney Gains on Spotify and Apple Music.

Watch the video for “Fear the Boogie” at: https://youtu.be/nLpFdgnZ60g

Live appearances are also on the horizon, with Gains set for September dates opening for Lita Ford, followed by an appearance on the Boo’s Cruise in October.

Courtney Gains Live Dates:
9/31 – 9/7 – Smokin’ Cole’s Bike Rally & Rodeo w/ Lita Ford – Bloomville, OH
10/28 – 11/1 – Boo’s Cruise – Margaritaville Islander at Sea

Follow Courtney Gains on Instagram and Facebook for updates and additional live appearances.

About Courtney Gains:

2024 saw Gains celebrate the 40th anniversary of Children of the Corn with a slate of horror-con appearances and a 35MM screening of the film at the Sitges Film Festival in Spain, regarded as the biggest horror/sci-fi festival across Europe. Recent projects include The Wrath of Becky, Thy Will Be Done, October 31, Christmas Cowboy, and a standout role in the heavy-metal-infused horror film, Infernal. The Grime House Films production won Best Horror Feature Film at the Clout Film Fest. Watch the trailer here.

The screening for Infernal took place at the infamous Bastrop, TX gas station featured in the 1974 classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Gains and his band played an exclusive set at the event. A live recording of the performance is forthcoming.

In 2023, Gains released his Safe Haven EP, a six-track blend of rock, folk, and Americana that highlights his gritty vocals and honest songwriting. The critically acclaimed record captures a raw, roots-driven sound that reflects Gains’s hands-on approach and unfiltered style

www.instagram.com/courtneygainsofficial

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Metal Show & Tell: IRON MAIDEN – The Trooper Shot Glass

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal merch, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 4, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Check out my IRON MAIDEN shot glass! I received it as a holiday gift this past Winter. Incredible design of Eddie The Trooper and the inside is stainless steel. Metal be thy name!

The resin is hand-painted and this is an officially licensed product.

Thank you for looking & visiting Metal Odyssey! Have a safe week and be cool to your fellow human beings. – Stone

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Vicky Psarakis (SICKSENSE) Returns To The World Of Call Of Duty With “No One There”

Posted in gaming, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 3, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Watch “No One There” HERE! https://youtu.be/g_AlO2pmAjE

Vicky Psarakis (SICKSENSE) returns to the battlefield lending her compelling melodic cleans and fierce harsh performances to “No One There“. Composed by Kevin Sherwood, “No One There” features in Call Of Duty: Black Ops 7.

On her second collaboration with Call Of Duty, Vicky Psarakis shares: 

“Surprise… I’m back Zombies! I’m so excited to be giving my voice once more to the one and only Call Of Duty franchise! You’ll find ‘No One There’ as the featured EE track on the latest BO7 map: Totenreich.

2 years ago, Kevin Sherwood invited me to feature on BO6 with the song ‘Slave’, which ended up becoming a fan favorite. We loved the track so much, we decided to add it to our setlist with my band SICKSENSE and saw many COD fans come out to hear it live. Fast forward to today, here I am again with a new song! I can’t thank Kevin enough for putting his trust and fully allowing me to bring my own stamp to his music.

I had an absolute blast working on this song! This one goes hard, I promise you. It truly showcases many different facets of my voice, a huge range of dynamics accompanied by incredible musicianship from the dream team who put this together! Who knows, maybe one day we’ll get to play ‘No One There’ for you live?”

Emerging into a discordant soundscape, “No One There” strikes into life with rhythms that leave nothing but devastation in their wake. Balancing dark emotions and untamable power, the instrumentation and vocal performance by Psarakis traverse treacherous plains culminating in an epic sonic impact. “No One There” concludes with a truly monstrous vocal display of Psarakis’ soloed screams. 

Composed by Kevin Sherwood, “No One There” was produced and mixed by Joey Doherty, with both Doherty and Sherwood performing guitars on the track. Bass was provided by Jacob Umansky and Nathan Bulla performed drums for the track. “No One There” was mastered by Tyler Smyth.

Connect With Vicky Psarakis: 

Instagram
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YouTube
Patreon

Source: C Squared Music

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THE ETERNAL – Unveil Haunting Animated Video For New Single “Lament For The Hollow” From New Studio Album Obscured Horizons, Arriving On September 18th Via RPM!

Posted in gothic metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , on May 2, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Stream/Download Lament For The Hollow HERE: https://theeternal.rpm.link/lamentPR

With the previously-released Celestial EP laying a powerful foundation, Australian/Finnish dark progressive gothic metal collective THE ETERNAL return with a striking new chapter: an animated lyric video for their brand new single “Lament For The Hollow.” The track offers a first glimpse into their upcoming studio album Obscured Horizons, set for release on September 18th via Reigning Phoenix Music!

Following the widespread acclaim of their 2024 full-length Skinwalker and the evocative successor Celestial earlier this year, which was praised by fans and media alike for its melancholic atmospheres, doom-laden heaviness and progressive depth, the band now pushes forward with a composition that feels both expansive and deeply personal. First album single “Lament For The Hollow” opens with a grand, sweeping guitar harmony, unfolding into goosebump-inducing melodies and deeply moving vocals.

The accompanying cinematic animated video mirrors the song’s emotional intensity. Set against a stormy, restless high sea, it visually captures the track’s dark yet captivating atmosphere, both destructive and mesmerizing.

Mark Kelson (vocals, guitars) reveals: “Lament for the Hollow really come from a place of confronting that moment when everything you thought was solid – your identity, your direction – starts to fracture. I was exploring the idea of stripping away illusion, of recognising the voices and influences around you that aren’t real or honest, and having the strength to cut them off. Time is the ultimate truth-teller, eventually everything false gets washed away, whether you’re ready for it or not. The recurring imagery of waves and erasure ties into that cleansing force, but it’s not gentle, it’s destructive, almost violent. ‘Lament For The Hollow’ is about facing fear, selfdoubt, and betrayal, and what happens when people allow themselves to be consumed by emptiness or led astray. It’s both a warning and a kind of catharsis. In a way ‘Lament For The Hollow’ is an anthem for the disenchanted, disillusioned and disenfranchised.”

Stream/Download “Lament For The Hollow”: 

https://theeternal.rpm.link/lamentPR

Watch the video clip premiering here:

https://youtu.be/cDSLM47s7vY

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!

Further album details and new singles will be unveiled in the weeks ahead. The band’s latest EP, Celestial, was released in January through Reigning Phoenix Music and is available digitally and as a limited, eco-friendly recycled vinyl LP edition.

Source: C Squared Music

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France’s KINGCROWN Unveils Single “Lost Horizon” From New Album Moonfall ~ Out Sept 2026

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

French melodic heavy/power metal band Kingcrown return with “Lost Horizon“, the first single taken from their forthcoming album Moonfall, due for release on September 4th, 2026, via Rockshots Records.

Following the strong reception of “Nova Atlantis“, the band opens a new chapter with a track that immediately reinforces their identity while expanding the narrative framework introduced in previous releases.

“Lost Horizon” serves as a direct sequel to “Endless Journey“, continuing a storyline rooted in time distortion and speculative fiction. The track follows a WWII B-17 pilot suddenly caught in a temporal vortex and propelled into the year 2045, merging amazing storytelling with a tightly constructed heavy/power metal framework.

Musically, the single is driven by fast-paced riffing, dynamic vocal delivery, and an anthemic, hook-oriented chorus, balancing immediacy with structural precision. The band’s approach remains firmly grounded in the European heavy/power metal tradition. At the same time, the production handled by Kingcrown and refined through mixing and mastering by Simone Mularoni (Domination Studio) delivers clarity, weight, and definition across the entire sonic spectrum.

LISTEN: https://lnk.to/4mhjvC

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJjlw2AZuPs

Founded by brothers Jo Amore (vocals) and David Amore (drums), former members of Nightmare, Kingcrown have progressively built a cohesive and recognizable identity within the European metal landscape. The current lineup – Jo Amore, David Amore, Sébastien Chabot (bass), Bob Saliba (guitars) and Ced Legger (guitars) – continues to operate with a strong sense of continuity, a key factor in the band’s increasingly focused sound.

With Moonfall, Kingcrown further develops a conceptual direction centered on dystopian themes, technological evolution and the fragility of human existence. Within this context, “Lost Horizon” stands as a fundamental entry point, introducing both the narrative scope and the sonic approach that define the album.

ALBUM PRE ORDER / PRE SAVE – https://rockshots.eu/products/kingcrown-moonfall-cd

For Fans of: Iron Maiden, Helloween, Gamma Ray, Symphony X, Powerwolf

More info: 

​https://rockshots.eu/​

https://linktr.ee/kingcrown_off

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ACCEPT Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 Half A Century Of Heavy Metal – Releases On September 4th

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

Accept Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 – Release date: September 4th, 2026

1. Fast as a Shark – feat. Phil Anselmo, Kirk Hammett, Billy Sheehan, Mikkey Dee, Harmonie Musik Hindelang

2. Balls to the Wall – feat. Rob Halford, Matthias Jabs, Rex Brown, Jason Bowld

3. Aiming High – feat. Chuck Billy, Gary Holt, David Ellefson, Christopher Williams

4. Run If You Can – feat. Todd La Torre, Ola Englund, Chuck Garric, Roy Mayorga

5. Hellhammer – feat. Jason McMaster, Zeuss, Phil Shouse, Christopher Williams

6. Metal Heart – feat. Dino Jelusick, Joel Hoekstra, Ava Rebekah Rahman, Jason Bowld

7. Losers and Winners – feat. Hansi Kürsch, Paul Gilbert, Chuck Garric, Tommy Aldridge

8. Save Us – feat. Tobias Forge, Frank Bello, Ray Luzier

9. Up to the Limit – feat. John Bush, Alex Skolnick, Rudy Sarzo, Shannon Larkin

10. Wrong is Right – feat. Ralf Scheepers, John Norum, Ken Mary

11. Starlight – feat. Joseph Michael, Phil Demmel, Michael Cartellone

12. Fight It Back – feat. Mark Lopes, Bumblefoot, Billy Sheehan, Shawn Drover

15. Demons Night – feat. Bobby Blitz, Andy Sneap, David Ellefson, Ray Luzier

16. T.V. War – feat. Joe Lynn Turner, Fredrik Åkesson, Rudy Sarzo, Ken Mary

17. London Leatherboys – feat. Sebastian Bach, Rex Brown, Shawn Drover

18. Monsterman – feat. Jeff Scott Soto, Jeff Loomis, Rudy Sarzo, Michael Cartellone

19. Restless and Wild – feat. Chris Jericho, K. K. Downing, Billy Sheehan, Ray Luzier

ACCEPT website: https://www.acceptworldwide.com/

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HELLS BELLS FESTIVAL – Voting Open For “Hit The Bell” Band Contest

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

HELLS BELLS FESTIVAL 
26-27 June 2026
Plac Gryfitów, Łasztownia

Three winners to join the billing; Important schedule update for the live final in Szczecin

Hells Bells Festival has opened the public voting phase for the Hit The Bell band contest. With hundreds of applications arriving from around the world, the festival is now handing over the power to fans to help decide which acts will join the 2026 lineup on the banks of the Oder River.

A total of three emerging bands will secure a spot at the debut edition. The selection process is as follows:

  1. One band will be selected directly by the fans through online voting
  2. One band will be chosen by a professional jury during the live final at Dom Kultury Słowianin
  3. One band will be hand-picked by the festival jury as a “Wild Card” entry, based on artistic merit rather than vote count or final performance

The festival has also announced that, due to technical reasons beyond the organisers’ control, the date for the “Hit The Bell” Grand Final at Dom Kultury Słowianin has been moved. The live showdown will now take place on Saturday, 30 May, with five finalists competing for the Jury Prize at one of Szczecin’s most iconic cultural venues.

The public voting phase is open until 4th May. Vote here: https://hellsbells.pl/hit-the-bell/

The “Hit The Bell” winners will join a line-up that covers heavy metal, punk, rock and extreme metal. Across three stages, the festival will deliver everything from the traditional heavy metal of the legendary Dirkschneider and Grave Digger to the extreme of Possessed, Vader, NunSlaughter, and Dead Congregation. The thrash metal contingent is bolstered by the technical assault of Gama Bomb and the legendary Frank Blackfire, while the fuzz-drenched riffage of Belzebong provides a stoner-doom counterpoint. 

The punk and hardcore legacy of Discharge, UK Subs, Cockney Rejects, The Last Resort, and local icons The Analogs and Dezerter stands alongside the horrorcore energy of Słoń and the avant-garde darkness of Furia and Dola. Furthermore, the festival remains a vital platform for the new generation, showcasing the rising power of The Materia, The Stubs, Owls Woods Graves, Hamulec, My Own Abyss, Seks W Czasach Wojny, Pretensje, Drowned In Silver and Diving Stove. 

Above: Possessed

As previously announced, the festival has entered its next pricing tier. This pool of tickets will be available only until 31 May 2026 (or until sold out): Full Weekend Pass (PLN 409), Friday Ticket (PLN 199), Saturday Ticket (PLN 229). The festival also continues to offer the discounted Youth Pass (ages 13-18) and Family Pass (adult with child under 13).

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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VIO-LENCE Announces Summer 2026 Tour “Eruption of Screams”

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

Vio-lence is set to return to the global stage with their Summer 2026 tour, “Eruption of Screams.” Kicking off on July 20 in Gdańsk and July 21 in Warsaw, Poland, opening for Biohazard. As a pioneering Bay Area thrash band that emerged in the late 1980s, Vio-lence built a reputation for their aggressive sound and influential releases, helping define the genre’s intensity and edge.

The tour marks another chapter in the band’s legacy as they bring their high-energy performances across Europe, the United Kingdom, Russia and Asia, including a return to Brutal Assault, where they previously performed in 2022.

“We’re excited to get back to Europe and the UK, and visit Russia, China, Japan, Taipei and South Korea for the first time.” — Sean Killian

The run will include select dates alongside fellow FM Music Management artists, including Armored Saint, Cutthroat, and Angelus Apatrida. Following the European and UK leg, the tour will continue through Russia and multiple stops across Asia, ultimately concluding on August 28 in Seoul, South Korea.

The current lineup features founding frontman Sean Killian, guitarists Ira Black (Dio Disciples, Metal Church, Lizzy Borden) and Claudeous Creamer (Possessed), bassist Jeff Salgado (Psychosomatic), and drummer Nick Souza (Hatriot), all of who have been performing with Vio-lence across multiple recent tours.

Vio-lence is set to release new music in 2027.

Tour Dates:
20/07/26 – Gdańsk, PL – B90
21/07/26 – Warsaw, PL – Progresja
24/07/26 – Porto, PT – Hard Club
25/07/26 – Lisbon, PT – República de Música
28/07/26 – Antwerp, BE – Kid’s
29/07/26 – Plymouth, UK – The Depo
30/07/26 – London, UK – The Underworld
31/07/26 – Bridgwater, UK – The Cobblestones
01/08/26 – Preston, UK – Blitz
02/08/26 – Dublin, IE – Grand Social
03/08/26 – Belfast, NI – The Limelight
04/08/26 – Glasgow, UK – Audio
05/08/26 – Cardiff, UK – The Globe
07/08/26 – Jaroměř, CZ – Brutal Assault (Festival)
08/08/26 – Vienna, AT – Viper Room
09/08/26 – Munich, DE – Backstage
12/08/26 – Košice, SK – Colosseum
13/08/26 – Salzburg, AT – Rockhouse
14/08/26 – Zabok, HR – Cuk Regenerator

Russia & Asia:
16/08/26 – Moscow, RU – Pravda Club
17/08/26 – Saint Petersburg, RU – Kosmonavt
20/08/26 – Shanghai – Cave Art Venue
21/08/26 – Wuhan – Three Live
22/08/26 – Tianjin – Liu Li Space
23/08/26 – Taipei – Pipe Live House
24/08/26 – Tokyo – Koenji High
25/08/26 – Tokyo – Koenji High
28/08/26 – Seoul – JS Art Hall

More dates TBA.

For more information, visit Vio-lence’s official social media pages: Instagram (@vio_lence_official) and Facebook (Vio-lence).

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ANVIL – Pounding The Past 2026 North America Tour | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

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

ANVIL play songs from their first 3 albums only: Hard N Heavy, Metal On Metal, and Forged In Fire.

ANVIL Pounding The Past 2026 – North America Tour Dates With Midnite Hellion As Support:

June 03 – Syracuse, NY – The Song & Dance
June 04 – Lakewood, OH – The Foundry
June 05 – Chicago, IL – WC Social Club
June 06 – St Louis, MO – Off Broadway
June 07 – Lawrence, KS – Bottleneck
June 10 – Austin, TX – Come And Take It Live
June 12 – El Paso, TX – Rockhouse
June 13 – Tucson, AZ – Club Congress
June 14 – Las Vegas, NV – The Tuscanny
June 17 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick
June 18 – Los Angeles, CA – The Moroccan Lounge
June 19 – Palmdale, CA – Transplants Brewing
June 20 – Santa Rosa, CA – Arlene Francis Center
June 21 – Sacramento, CA – Cafe Colonial
June 24 – Portland, OR – Dante’s
June 25 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon
June 26 – Chilliwack, BC – The Chill House
June 27 – Vancouver, BC – Astoria
June 28 – Victoria, BC – The Phoenix
July 01 – Calgary, AB – Palomino
July 02 – Edmonton, AB – The Dive Bar
July 03 – Saskatoon, SK – Black Cat Tavern
July 05 – Winnipeg, MB – The Park Theatre
July 08 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St Entry
July 09 – Madison, WI – Crucible
July 10 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle
July 11 – Toledo, OH – Frankies Inner-City

Info: https://anviltour.com/

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SULPHUR AND MERCURY – Traditional Heavy Metal Stalwarts, Featuring Misery Index’s Jason Netherton, Reveal “Sulphur Eternal” Single

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

Traditional heavy metal force SULPHUR AND MERCURY unveil their new single “Sulphur Eternal”, marking another step forward in the band’s evolving path.

Built upon their unmistakable foundation of occult-tinged classic metal, the track carries a renewed sense of purpose, shaped by the band’s reconfigured line-up and a sharpened creative direction.

“Sulphur Eternal” blends brooding atmospheres with riff-driven intensity, drawing from the spirit of late ’80s heavy metal while forging a distinct identity. The result is a dark, immersive composition that balances melody, weight, and arcane mood, reaffirming SULPHUR AND MERCURY as a compelling force for those drawn to the more esoteric side of traditional metal.

The band comments:

“‘Sulphur Eternal’ is our anthem – an unabashed affirmation of our dedication to the trade and task of sonic metallurgy. We wanted to make a triumphant ode to the classics of metal’s yesteryear, but also a song we could call ‘our own’ – a battle cry of sorts. Melodic passages and exultant choruses combine to make it an instant call to arms. Under the fist of Mercury, the sulphur legions unite!”.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/psvLHPXSVNI

Streaming: https://ffm.to/sulphur-and-mercury-sulphur-eternal

SULPHUR AND MERCURY:

https://sulphurandmercury.bandcamp.com

https://www.facebook.com/sulphurandmercury

https://www.instagram.com/sulphurandmercury1987/

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

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

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

https://timetokillrecords.com/

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ENSIFERUM Announces The Winter Storm Over North America Headlining Tour This Fall ~ Tickets On Sale Now!

Posted in folk metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on April 25, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Svetlana Goncharova

Finnish folk metal goliaths ENSIFERUM will return to US and Canadian stages on a two-week headlining tour. The Winter Storm Over North America tour begins on September 9th with their appearance at this year’s edition of ProgPower USA in Atlanta, Georgia and runs through September 27th in Seattle, Washington. Support will be provided by Firewind.

The band comments, “We are very excited to come back to North America for this tour with Firewind in September. We’ll bring the Winter Storm on the stages! See you guys in the pit!”

Tickets for all shows are on sale now. See all confirmed dates below.

ENSIFERUM w/ Firewind:
9/09/2026 ProgPower USA – Atlanta, GA
9/11/2026 Exit/In – Nashville, TN
9/12/2026 Century Music Hall – Fort Wayne, IN
9/13/2026 Thunderbird Music Hall – Pittsburgh, PA
9/14/2026 Sanctuary – Detroit, MI
9/16/2026 The Roxy @ Mahalls – Cleveland, OH
9/17/2026 Blades Of Steel – Madison, WI
9/18/2026 Wooly’s – Des Moines, IA
9/20/2026 Park Theatre – Winnipeg, MB
9/22/2026 Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB
9/23/2026 Arrowhead – Calgary, AB
9/25/2026 Wise Hall – Vancouver, BC
9/26/2026 Hawthorne – Portland, OR
9/27/2026 El Corazon – Seattle, WA

ENSIFERUM will be touring in support of their Winter Storm full-length, out now on Metal Blade Records. A grandiose and heroic offering, Winter Storm centers itself on a fantasy concept narrative penned by bassist Sami Hinkka.

ENSIFERUM’s Winter Storm was produced by Janne Joutsenniemi, mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren, and includes guest appearances by Lassi Logrén on Nyckelharpa and violin and Mikko Mustonen on orchestration as well as Eleine’s Madeleine Liljestam who provides all vocals on “Scars In My Heart.”

Watch ENSIFERUM’s previously released videos for “Winter Storm Vigilantes,” “Long Cold Winter Of Sorrow And Strife,” “Fatherland,” and “The Howl,” which, when viewed consecutively, create a short movie, HERE.

Preview/purchase Winter Storm at metalblade.com/ensiferum.

ENSIFERUM:
Petri Lindroos – vocals, guitars
Markus Toivonen – guitars, vocals
Sami Hinkka – bass, vocals
Janne Parviainen – drums
Pekka Montin – keyboards, vocals

https://www.ensiferum.com

https://www.facebook.com/Ensiferum

https://www.instagram.com/ensiferummetal

https://www.metalblade.com

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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