Canadian melodic death thrash force INVICTA return with “Overthrow Divinity,” the first single from their upcoming EP Sapienomachy.
Active since 2017, INVICTA have carved out a reputation for aggressive old school riffing, sharp melodic hooks, and a modern approach to death and thrash metal. With one EP and two full-length albums already behind them, the Kitchener-Waterloo band now enter a new chapter with Sapienomachy, a concept-driven release that expands their sound into power metal, traditional metal balladry, and progressive storytelling.
Inspired by Greek mythology, Sapienomachy takes its name from mythic conflicts such as the Titanomachy and Gigantomachy. The EP reimagines the tale of Prometheus giving fire to humankind, following a story in which humanity turns that gift into a weapon and wages war against the gods, ultimately destroying their universe.
The EP’s artwork was created by legendary German artist Andreas Marschall. Drawing from Greek myth, the cover depicts Prometheus embedded in the mountain, offering his final flame to humankind.
“Overthrow Divinity” launches the EP with fast-paced power metal influence, twin harmony guitar leads, and relentless drumming. Lyrically, the song is told from the perspective of humanity rising against the gods after generations of oppression and restraint. Its story also speaks to modern anxieties: mankind given tools and technologies meant to help, only to turn them toward destruction in a relentless lust for power.
Sapienomachy also marks a unique creative moment for INVICTA. Originally written as part of a full-length album, these songs were set aside and shaped into their own standalone release, allowing the band to explore a more narrative, dynamic and mythological side of their writing.
About INVICTA:
INVICTA features Kyle Edissi on guitar and vocals, Jonah Kay on guitar, Reef Hassanien on drums, and Chip Tanner on bass. The band’s discography includes The Executioner EP, Halls of Extinction, and Triumph and Torment, alongside singles and covers including “Rising Force,” “Forces of Annihilation” and “Hatebreeder.”
INVICTA have toured across Canada and the United States, including runs supporting HEATHEN and FIRST FRAGMENT, and have shared stages with LICH KING, SOULFLY, TOXIC HOLOCAUST, NAPALM DEATH, and PRIMITIVE MAN.
“Overthrow Divinity” is the first glimpse into Sapienomachy, a release that pushes INVICTA into grander, more mythic territory while retaining the speed, aggression, and melodic bite that has defined the band since its earliest days.
Finnish metal visionaries AMORPHIS are set to join forces with melodic death metal pioneers INSOMNIUM for the North American co-headline tour, with support from US melodic death/doom metal act HINAYANA. Beginning in Boston, MA, on November 17, the bands prepare to bring powerful storytelling and haunting heaviness to audiences as the winter months draw near.
The tour sees AMORPHIS continue celebrations in aid of their latest full-length Borderland. Released via RPM in September 2025, the album marks a milestone in the band’s 35‑year evolution, blending melodic depth and dynamic narratives with a refreshed creative spark borne from their first collaboration with producer Jacob Hansen.
[Photo: Anne Swallow]
AMORPHIS x INSOMNIUM Tour Dates:
11/17 — Boston, MA — Paradise Rock Club 11/18 — Montreal, QC — Theatre Beanfield 11/19 — Toronto, ON — The Concert Hall 11/20 — Columbus, OH — The King of Clubs 11/21 — Detroit, MI — Magic Stick 11/23 — Chicago, IL — House of Blues 11/24 — Minneapolis, MN — Varsity Theater 11/25 — Lincoln, NE — Bourbon Theatre 11/27 — Denver, CO — The Gothic Theatre 11/28 — Salt Lake City, UT — Metro Music Hall 11/30 — Vancouver, BC — Rickshaw Theatre 12/01 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre 12/02 — Seattle, WA — The Showbox Market 12/04 — Berkeley, CA — The UC Theatre 12/05 — Los Angeles, CA — The Regent Theater 12/06 — Mesa, AZ — The Nile Theater 12/08 — Austin, TX — Come And Take It Live 12/09 — Dallas, TX — Granada Theater 12/11 — Orlando, FL — The Abbey 12/12 — Jacksonville, FL — The Albatross 12/13 — Atlanta, GA — The Masquerade 12/15 — Richmond, VA — The Canal Club 12/16 — Baltimore, MD — Baltimore Soundstage 12/18 — Reading, PA — Reverb 12/19 — New York, NY — Irving Plaza
Swedish heavy metal squad RAM presents their latest single and video for “Night Blade.” The track appears on their forthcoming new long player, Against, set to drop on October 9th through Metal Blade Records.
Comments vocalist Oscar Carlquist, “The return of the riff! Before writing this song, I had been contemplating about the fact that ‘70s and early ‘80s metal was a lot more about the riff than what you hear and have heard for a long time. I wanted to bring that back and wrote a typical super simple oldschool riff to carry the song. A perfect song to headbang to.”
Watch RAM’s previously released video for “Ghost Emperor” HERE.
It has been nearly seven years since RAM’s The Throne Within, an album defined by its spiritual and metaphysical themes. With Against, RAM takes a more grounded approach, focusing on the experience of being pushed beyond reasonable limits and refusing to comply. The album captures that moment of resistance, “that fire of defiance, which ultimately defines its title and message,” as the band collectively states.
Musically, guitarists Harry Granroth and Martin Jonsson continue to favor bridge pickups, maintaining a sharp and aggressive tone. The equipment used on Against reflects a classic approach, contributing to a sound that feels both timeless and direct. Sonically, Againstwas conceived as a return to classic recording philosophies.
Against Track Listing:
1. Obsession
2. Ghost Emperor
3. One Vs. All
4. Abattoir
5. Out of Control
6. Leaving
7. Against
8. Night Blade
9. Rising Again
10. 1984
11. The Final Hour
The album artwork, created by Carlquist himself, also reflects a conscious shift toward simplicity. In contrast to previous covers filled with symbolism, the focus is placed squarely on the band’s iconic ram-horned skull emblem, ensuring that the identity of the band remains unmistakable.
Drawing inspiration from the early works of Dio, MSG, and Sweet, the goal was to create an honest and unpolished sound. What you hear is what you get! In a music landscape increasingly divided into countless subgenres, the band positions itself deliberately outside of categorization. The title Against itself reinforces the band’s longstanding identity as nonconformists, viewing heavy metal as a form of sonic rebellion.
One of the most noticeable aspects of the record is its concise songwriting. Where earlier work may have leaned toward complexity, this album embraces clarity and precision. This evolution reflects a broader maturation, with the Swedes recognizing that restraint and focus can be more impactful than technical display.
RAM’s Against full-length will be released on CD and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants:
180g Black Clear Lilac Marbled Purple Melt (Ltd. 300) Crystal Clear Blackdust (Ltd. 300) Silver Black Splatter (Ltd. 250)
Ultimately, Against stands as a statement of intent, a reaffirmation of identity and purpose. Or, as they put it themselves: “Fear the return of the Heavy Metal Tyranny!”
In related news, after 17 years as the bassist for RAM, Tobias “Tobbe” Petterson has decided to step down from the band. Petterson has been a pivotal part of both RAM‘s recordings and live shows and his steadfast bass playing and ferocious stage presence will be missed.
The band comments, “Petterson will always remain a part of the RAM family and we part as brothers, still united by the power of heavy metal. But the heavy metal tyranny must proceed, new horizons await and these will be shared with our new bass player Desekrator of Voodus and Stormdeath fame. Desekrator has been close to the band for decades and through being a die hard fan he is already well versed with the true spirit of RAM. This combined with his bass skills makes him the perfect replacement for Tobbe. Onward Upon The Black Path!”
Petterson will perform his final show with RAM on October 9th in Gothenburg, the band’s record release show.
RAM Live: 9/12/09/2026 Candelabrum Metalfest – León, MX 10/09/2026 Skjulet – Gothenburg, SE *Record Release Show w/ Portrait 12/04/2026 Spectrum – Murcia, ES 12/05/2026 Peter Rock – Valencia, ES 12/06/2026 Upload – Barcelona, ES 12/07/2026 Urban – Vitoria, ES 3/12-13/2027 Heavy Metal Thunder Fest – Pisek, CZ 5/20-22/2027 Iron Fest – Ohmbachsee, DE
RAM Recording Lineup: Oscar Carlquist – vocals Morgan Pettersson – drums Harry Granroth – guitar Martin Jonsson – guitar Tobias Petterson – bass
German hard rock titans MAD MAX celebrate the record release of Stories Of Destiny with a brand-new music video for “Dulces Falsos.” The song marks a special first in the band’s history: it is the first MAD MAX track ever recorded with Spanish lyrics and presents their classic “Piece Of Candy” in a powerful new version.
With “Dulces Falsos,”MAD MAX pay tribute to their loyal fanbase in Latin America. New lyrics by Andreas Baesler and the Spanish vocals give the song a fresh character while preserving the energy and spirit of the original.
Band mastermindJürgen Breforthcomments: “Dulces Falsos” is the first song we ever recorded with Spanish lyrics. With this version of our classic “Piece Of Candy” we would like to say a very special thank you to all our fans in Latin America who have always stayed loyal to us and who have helped make the Mad Max comic a great success, especially in Colombia and Mexico.
Andreas Baesler has written a new and very up-to-date set of lyrics. The Spanish vocals give the song even more power, presence and raw energy. Many journalists see in “Dulces Falsos” an attitude and charisma reminiscent of bands such as HEROES DEL SILENCIO for example. That makes us very proud.”
Stories Of Destiny finds MAD MAX celebrating 45 years of history while continuing to push forward with new material. Packed with powerful guitar-driven anthems, memorable melodies and timeless hard rock spirit, it combines newly recorded material, long-awaited hidden gems and collaborations with some of the most respected names in the rock and metal world.
The album also introduces UK vocalist Alan Clark while welcoming original MAD MAX singer Andreas Baesler as a special guest for his first MAD MAX appearance in 45 years, creating a direct link between the band’s earliest days and its present.
Stories Of Destiny is out now via ROAR – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. Order your album copy now at this location:
Stories Of Destiny – Track-list: 1. Silver 2. Weapons Of Love 3. Keep You Alive 4. Far Behind 5. Piece Of Candy 6. ‘Til The End Of Time 7. Bullet 8. Mad Gone Blind 9. She Was Mine 10. Wings Of Freedom 11. Dulces Falsos
Founded in Münster, Germany in 1981 by guitarist, songwriter and bandleader Jürgen Breforth, MAD MAX have remained one of Europe’s most enduring melodic hard rock and heavy metal acts for more than four decades. Renowned for their unmistakable guitar-driven sound, strong melodies and classic hard rock attitude, the band have built a loyal international following through countless albums, tours and festival appearances.
Reflecting on an extraordinary career while embracing the future, Stories Of Destiny is built around songs Breforth had the honor to co-write with acclaimed musicians including Sascha Gerstner (Helloween), David Readman (Pink Cream 69), Andreas Broon (The Sisters Of Mercy) and Michael Voss, known from his work with Michael Schenker. Reimagined and newly recorded in unmistakable MAD MAX fashion, the album captures both the band’s musical roots and their continued evolution.
The visual world of Stories Of Destiny connects to the MAD MAX comic, created by Mexican comic artist Maestro ArturoSaid. The comic tells the story of the band from its founding days in 1981 through the 1980s and up to MAD MAX’s first shows in Colombia in 2023, making the album both a musical and visual celebration of the band’s legacy.
Artist Line-Up: Alan Clark – Vocals Andreas Baesler – Vocals On “Dulces Falsos” & Duet Vocals On “Piece Of Candy” Jürgen Breforth – Guitar Dethy Borchardt – Guitar Fabian Watermann – Bass Axel Kruse – Drums
Following the success of the singles “Checkmate” and “Flying Monkey,” BLUE MEDUSA, the band of metal icon Alissa White-Gluz, takes a step forward with “CROCODILE,” released on Friday, September 4th on all platforms.
Dark, tense, viscerally disturbing, “CROCODILE” explores that creeping feeling that danger is approaching, even when it remains invisible.
“‘CROCODILE’ speaks of that feeling of being watched… that instinctive fear when you know danger is lurking nearby, even without seeing it. The feeling that something is hiding just beneath the surface of what seems safe or familiar. It is in this tension, between what we perceive and what we sense, that the song lives.” – Alissa White-Gluz
The music video marks a new chapter in the visual collaboration between the singer and Vicente Cordero (Industrialism Films), with the two artists once again co-directing the video. It features the very first performance of Blue Medusa with the full band. Alissa plays a one-of-a-kind guitar, custom-made by Nik Huber Guitars as part of a three-way collaboration between Sea Shepherd, Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein and Blue Medusa. Equipped with Doyle-signed Von Frankenstein Monster Gear pickups and strings, and autographed by both artists, it will be auctioned to benefit Sea Shepherd’s marine conservation efforts.
Beatriz Mariano (Okkultist) also brings her creative touch: chilling visuals & saturated voice.
Alissa White-Gluz, a multifaceted artist and activist, was at Hellfest this year, where fans enjoyed a special acoustic set with Savage Lands, followed by a surprise appearance alongside Sepultura on “Kaiowas” during one of the Brazilian band’s final concerts.
Elsewhere, the singer has been involved in numerous collaborations: three different stages at Wacken Open Air , including “Our Kingdom,” the festival’s official anthem composed with Bear McCreary, two vocal performances with Dragonforce at Sonic Temple and Welcome to Rockville, whom she will rejoin this fall for the Inhumane Rampage anniversary tour in North America. Also, several surprise appearances with Ice Nine Kills in Europe, notably at Rock am Ring and Rock im Park, as well as Heavy Week-End in France!
This autumn, Louder Than Life and Aftershock will host Blue Medusa ‘s first-ever festival appearances, ahead of the band’s arrival in Europe in 2027. More announcements to follow…
BLUE MEDUSA TOUR DATES:
2026 Sept 18 – Louisville, KY – Louder Than Life Festival Oct 2 – Sacramento, CA – Aftershock Festival
2027 July 28-31 – Wacken, DE – Wacken Open Air Aug 11-14 – Villena, ES – Leyendas Del Rock Aug 18-21 – Dinkelsbühl, DE – Summer Breeze Open Air
We are proud to announce that our seventh full-length album, ALL THE SHADOWS, will be released on October 30th via No Remorse Records.
This is Cirith Ungol in its purest form: eight songs of epic, dark and doom-filled Heavy Metal, forged with the same fire that has driven this band from the beginning. We believe this stands among the strongest albums we have ever made.
The title track “All The Shadows” is out now, along with a brand-new lyric video.
Phoenix, Arizona heavy metal band JUPITER CYCLOPS will release their sophomore album, One Eye Opens, on November 20th, 2026 via Rockshots Records. Building on the foundations of their 2024 debut, Age of the UFOnaut, the band pushes its sound further into classic heavy metal and ’80s territory while retaining the heavy ’70s rock influences at the core of its identity. The album’s first single and opening track, “Who Are They Foolin’?”, is out now.
With One Eye Opens, Jupiter Cyclops expand on the sound established with their debut, bringing more of their ’80s influences to the surface. Across eight tracks, the album moves through traditional heavy metal and NWOBHM foundations while exploring proto-thrash, slower melodic songwriting and more atmospheric arrangements.
The album was written against a backdrop of what Jupiter Cyclops sees as a society increasingly shaped by manipulation, control, and fear. Those ideas inform both the title “One Eye Opens” and several of the songs, creating a thematic thread around awareness and the moment when accepted realities begin to be questioned.
Rather than following a single musical formula, the record moves between direct heavy metal, classic hard rock influences, and longer, more developed compositions. It culminates in the 7:39 “The Initiates” before closing with its title track, “One Eye Opens”.
Jupiter Cyclops comments:
“We are ready to unleash the tunes that we’ve been working on over the last couple of years. It will be bigger, heavier, with our most diverse songs yet. The album was written while watching the world lose its humanity in real time. Manipulation, control, fear, and the realization that modern life is built around keeping us asleep. If you follow us, you know we are about big riffs and hooks, and this album is stacked. The album is finally coming and we can’t wait to share it in full volume.”
Leading the album is its first single, “Who Are They Foolin’?”, a track that introduces the heavier side of the new material.
The song has roots that stretch considerably further back than the album itself. Its original idea was written by bassist Jake Melius when he was just 16 years old, before eventually being developed into its present form with Jupiter Cyclops. Written by Melius and guitarist Dustin Lyon with lyrics by Aaron Peltz, the track draws from early thrash while incorporating elements associated with Iron Maiden and Deep Purple.
Musically, “Who Are They Foolin’?” combines heavy riffing with melodic guitar work and Peltz’s commanding vocal delivery. Lyrically, the song functions as Jupiter Cyclops’ protest song, addressing power and the ability of a relatively small group of people to exercise a disproportionate degree of control over others. In that respect, the track provides a direct entry point into the wider themes explored on One Eye Opens.
“One Eye Opens” was recorded at The Ripper’s House, produced by Jupiter Cyclops and mixed by Dustin Lyon, with cover artwork by Mashai Fattahi.
“Undone” is the latest single from alternative metallers ENTHEOS. The track comes by way of the band’s impending new studio offering, Empty On The Inside, set for release on October 23rd via Metal Blade Records. Serving as the definitive centerpiece of the record, the song effortlessly channels the untamed, emotional energy that characterizes the album as a whole.
Comments vocalist Chaney Crabb, “‘Undone’ is a dark, visceral song that’s about the confrontation of the guilt that you’ve become the person you always feared you’d be. It’s the grief of realizing that you cannot turn back time and change the things you’ve destroyed. Lyrically, it’s incredibly raw and we feel that musically, it matches the lyrical content perfectly.
“We’ve wanted to experiment with more of an industrial sound for a long time and writing this song came incredibly naturally to us. Though it may be one that surprises people who listen to our band, it’s one of the most ‘true to ourselves’ songs we’ve ever written. We can’t wait to expand even more in this sonic territory.”
Watch the band’s previously released video for “Golden Crown” HERE.
Empty On The Inside is the most ambitious and fully realized album of ENTHEOS‘ career. Featuring vocalist Chaney Crabb (voice actress for Jill Valentine in Dead By Daylight) and multi-instrumentalist Navene Koperweis (ex-Animals As Leaders, Animosity), alongside guitarists Scott Carstairs (Fallujah) and Michael Stancel (Allegaeon), the record captures the band at their most collaborative and creatively unified.
While earlier material often highlighted the technical brilliance of Crabb and Koperweis, this time all musicians came together as a true unit during the writing and recording process. The result is a more cohesive, focused, and dynamic album, one that still delivers the jaw-dropping musicianship, intricate performances, and progressive intensity the band is known for, while also embracing tighter songwriting, stronger hooks, and a deeper melodic presence. It’s ENTHEOS at their most refined, balancing technical mastery with memorable songwriting in a way the band never has before.
The band notes, “The album is about losing yourself in darkness, confronting that hopelessness and wondering if there’s any way back to being the person you used to be.”
Empty On The Inside was produced by Mark Lewis (The Black Dahlia Murder, Fallujah, Whitechapel) and mastered by Justin Sturtz at Sterling Sound. The album’s striking visual artwork was created by Zac Shiffer (Nine Inch Nails, Behemoth, Soundgarden).
Empty On The Inside will be available on CD jewel case and digitally across all digital platforms, as well as LP in a gatefold jacket w/ insert in the following color variants:
Bloodlust Red (US) Grey w/ Black Splatter (US) Neon Green + Yellow Marble (US – Metal Injection Exclusive) Green + Blue Marble (EU) White w/ Red Splatter (EU) Neon Pink w/ Black Dust (EU) Fluorescent Pink (Band Exclusive)
Following their wildly successful North American tour with Jinjer earlier this Summer, ENTHEOS has announced a special record release show in Nashville with more live dates to be announced in the weeks to come.
APOCÆLYPSE makes its presence known today with the release of the band’s debut album, FÆNIX. Led by acclaimed guitarist and vocalist Ira Black (Vio-Lence, Lizzy Borden, Metal Church), APOCÆLYPSE marks the highly anticipated album’s arrival with a brand new music video for “FÆNIX…OUT OF FLAMES.”
Built around themes of perseverance, rebirth and confronting the forces that threaten to consume us, FÆNIX introduces APOCÆLYPSE with a commanding collision of modern metal muscle, memorable hooks and cinematic ambition. Across the album, the band moves between deeply personal subject matter and a broader examination of an increasingly fractured world, channeling both into songs designed to hit with equal parts weight and purpose.
Mixed and mastered by Chris Collier (Korn, Whitesnake), “FÆNIX…OUT OF FLAMES” provides a fitting centerpiece for the record and its underlying message. Pairing towering riffs and melodic intensity with the album’s recurring ideas of transformation and survival, the track captures the spirit behind FÆNIX: emerging from destruction changed, but stronger.
The album arrives with APOCÆLYPSE already building considerable momentum. Debut single “INTELL-I-GENTS” continues its ascent on the Billboard and Mediabase radio charts, expanding the band’s reach following a breakout introduction that quickly put the new project on the metal world’s radar. Its cinematic music video has also amassed more than 1.4 million views.
Where “INTELL-I-GENTS” confronts the increasingly complicated relationship between humanity and artificial intelligence, follow-up single “BLACK BOX” revealed a far more personal side of Black’s songwriting. The song examines survival, trauma and the process of facing the experiences that shape us rather than keeping them buried.
Together, those songs helped establish the wide emotional and conceptual territory explored throughout FÆNIX. The album combines the experience of veteran musicians with the urgency of a band beginning an entirely new chapter, moving between aggression, melody and atmosphere without losing sight of its central theme: the ability to endure, evolve and rise again.
FÆNIX was spearheaded by Ira Black, whose decades-long career has included work with Vio-Lence, Lizzy Borden and Metal Church among others. The APOCÆLYPSE lineup is completed by Black’s son Ira Black IV on guitar, Matt Snell on bass and Lonny Pasillas on drums.
With FÆNIX now unleashed, APOCÆLYPSE transforms its early momentum into a full-length statement of intent and one rooted in classic heavy metal power while pushing toward something distinctly its own.
FÆNIX is OUT NOW.
FÆNIX – Track List:
1. INTELL-I-GENTS 2. BLACK BOX 3. LOVE TO HATE 4. HATE RESPONSE 5. THE LAMB & THE GOAT 6. THE AMERICAN WAY 7. MIND’S EYE 8. GRAVITY GAME 9. BLACK SUNDAY 10. FÆNIX…OUT OF FLAMES
Nu-metalcore quintet SICKSENSE are preparing to bring Funerals to live stages across North America beginning this November. With eight headline dates in the Midwest and Eastern Canada, SICKSENSE will also be appearing as support for MUSHROOMHEAD & FEAR FACTORY, HEAL THE HURT, PRIMER 55, 40 BELOW SUMMER and EYES SET TO KILL. The new EP Funeralsis scheduled for release on September 25, 2026.
Tour Dates:
NOV 05 — DAVENPORT, IA @ REDSTONE ROOM [COMING SOON] NOV 08 — TOLEDO, OH @ FRANKIE’S NOV 09 — CHICAGO, IL @ THE WC SOCIAL CLUB NOV 10 — SAUGET, IL @ POP’S ^ NOV 11 — NASHVILLE, TN @ THE BASEMENT EAST ^ NOV 12 — GREENVILLE, SC @ THE RADIO ROOM + NOV 13 — RALEIGH, NC @ CHAPEL OF BONES # NOV 15 — RICHMOND, VA @ THE CANAL CLUB # NOV 17 — HAMDEN, CT @ SPACE BALLROOM # NOV 18 — QUEBEC CITY, QC @ L’ANTI BAR & SPECTACLES NOV 19 — MONTREAL, QC @ PIRANHA BAR NOV 20 — OTTAWA, ON @ DOMINION TAVERN NOV 21 — MILLERSVILLE, PA @ PHANTOM POWER ~# NOV 22 — LAKEWOOD, OH @ THE FOUNDRY NOV 24 — LINCOLN, NE @ BOURBON THEATRE DEC 03 — LUBBOCK, TX @ JAKE’S BACKROOM * DEC 04 — AUSTIN, TX @ COME AND TAKE IT LIVE * DEC 05 — HOUSTON, TX @ SCOUT BAR * DEC 06 — DALLAS, TX @ THREE LINKS DEEP ELLUM * DEC 08 — DENVER, CO @ HQ * DEC 11 — SEATTLE, WA @ EL CORAZON * DEC 12 — PORTLAND, OR @ HAWTHORNE THEATRE * DEC 13 — BOISE, ID @ SHRINE SOCIAL CLUB * DEC 15 — LAS VEGAS, NV @ GREY WITCH * DEC 16 — WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA @ WHISKY A GO GO * DEC 17 — ANAHEIM, CA @ HOUSE OF BLUES (THE PARISH) * DEC 18 — TUCSON, AZ @ THE ROCK * DEC 19 — PHOENIX, AZ @ CRESCENT BALLROOM *
SUPPORTING: ^ MUSHROOMHEAD & FEAR FACTORY + HEAL THE HURT # PRIMER 55 ~ 40 BELOW SUMMER * EYES SET TO KILL
With the unveiling of each compelling release, SICKSENSE step further into their evolving sound. The merging of powerful dynamics, vocal styles and emotive narratives that hold a mirror to our modern life produce an authoritative and immersive sonic impact.
Time To Kill Records is proud to announce the signing of WHIPLASH, welcoming one of American thrash metal’s most enduring underground forces to its roster. Led by true underground warrior Tony Portaro, the New Jersey veterans have spent more than four decades keeping the raw spirit of thrash metal alive, inspiring generations of musicians and fans who still believe in the power of riffs, sweat and genuine passion.
The partnership will see WHIPLASH release their new album, ROAR, on November 27th, 2026. Recorded at Studio Mozart and Concrete Island Studio, produced by Tony Portaro and mixed by Jamie King Audio, the album delivers ten explosive tracks that capture the raw energy of the band’s live performances while reflecting Portaro‘s continued evolution as a songwriter and musician.
Songs such as “Sonic Asylum”, “Bullet Train” and “Who Stole My Whiskey” hit with full-force precision: this is thrash crafted for the mosh pit, not the algorithm. ROAR offers exactly what one should expect from WHIPLASH: real metal built around riffs, songs and attitude, with no interest in unnecessary embellishment or whatever fashionable nonsense happens to be circulating outside the pit.
The album was initially made available in a strictly limited form during WHIPLASH‘s European “Campaign for Musical Destruction Tour” with Napalm Death. A small number of CD promos were distributed independently during the tour under the original title THRASHQUAKE.
The album now receives its official worldwide release through Time To Kill Records, with a new title, brand-new artwork by legendary illustrator Ed Repka, and a global campaign befitting its status.
Tony Portaro comments:
“THRASHQUAKE was the original title, and we made a limited number of copies available independently while we were touring earlier this year. As things developed and we started looking at the bigger picture for the worldwide release, ROAR just felt like a stronger title and a better representation of the album as a whole.
Partnering with Time To Kill Records gives us the opportunity to take this record far beyond that initial tour release and give it the international campaign and worldwide distribution it deserves. With the new title, the new Ed Repka artwork and TTK behind the official release, ROAR represents the definitive version of this album and the beginning of its real worldwide campaign.”
For Time To Kill Records, bringing WHIPLASH into the fold is a genuine pleasure: few bands embody the idea of uncompromising underground metal quite like Portaro’s long-running institution.
Track-list:
1. Thrashquake 2. Bullet Train 3. Can’t Take Back a Bullet 4. Sword Meet Skull 5. Who Stole My Whiskey 6. When the Deadman Calls 7. Red Tape Riot 8. Mother’s Kill Club 9. Sonic Asylum 10. Graveyard of Good and Evil
Current touring lineup:
Tony Portaro | vocals, guitar William Winton | bass Mitch Hull | drums
Formed in Passaic, New Jersey, in 1984, WHIPLASH quickly established themselves as one of the defining forces of the 1980s East Coast thrash metal scene. Led by guitarist and vocalist Tony Portaro, their combination of melodic speed metal, vicious riffs and raw energy produced the cult classic Power and Pain (1985), released through Roadrunner’s Road Racer imprint.
Followed by Ticket to Mayhem (1987) and Insult to Injury (1989), the band’s early records helped establish a distinctive identity within a New York scene dominated by punk and hardcore. After further releases, lineup changes and a period of inactivity, WHIPLASH returned with Thrashback (1998) before a long hiatus.
The band re-emerged with Unborn Again in 2009, reconnecting with both old-school devotees and a new generation of thrash fans. Through every incarnation, Tony Portaro has remained the band’s constant driving force, preserving the power-trio spirit at the heart of WHIPLASH.
In 2026, that uncompromising approach continues with ROAR, the band’s eighth studio album and their new worldwide release through Time To Kill Records.
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will return to US stages this Fall on a co-headlining tour with THE SWORD! The two-week journey will commence on November 2nd in Buffalo, New York and run through November 19th in Pensacola, Florida. Additional support will be provided by Hippie Death Cult.
Comments CORROSION OF CONFORMITY vocalist/guitarist Pepper Keenan, “Well well welll… to all the free thinkers and beer drinkers, the CORROSION train won’t stop. Everywhere all the time! Gonna be ripping with THE SWORD and Hippie Death Cult. See ya on the horizon. Let’s fucking go!”
Artist ticket presales begin today, Tuesday August 25th at 12:00pm ET. Password: COC2026 . General on sale date is Friday, August 28th. Secure your tickets at coc.com/pages/tour. See all confirmed dates below.
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY + THE SWORD w/ Hippie Death Cult: 11/02/2026 Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY 11/03/2026 Asbury Lanes – Asbury Park, NJ 11/04/2026 Hampton Beach Casino – Hampton Beach, NH 11/06/2026 Elevation 27 – Virginia Beach, VA 11/07/2026 Port City Blitz Festival – Wilmington, NC * COC only 11/08/2026 Capitol City Music Hall – Harrisburg, PA 11/10/2026 The Sovereign – St. Louis, MO 11/11/2026 Granada – Lawrence, KS 11/13/2026 The Apollo Theatre – Belvidere, IL 11/14/2026 The Vogue – Indianapolis, IN 11/15/2026 Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH 11/17/2026 The Senate – Columbia, SC 11/18/2026 Workplay – Birmingham, AL 11/19/2026 Vinyl Music Hall – Pensacola, FL
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY will be touring in support of their mammoth new double album, Good God / Baad Man, released on April 3rd via Nuclear Blast!
Produced by Grammy award winner Warren Riker (Fugees, Down, Cathedral) and featuring cover art by famed New Orleans artist Scott Guion, Good God / Baad Man was recorded at Blak Shak Studios in Riffissippi, USA, Dockside Studios in Maurice, Louisiana, and Bee Gee Barry Gibb’s home studio in Miami, Florida.
Watch CORROSION OF CONFORMITY’s previously released videos for “Baad Man” HERE, “Asleep On The Killing Floor” HERE, “You Or Me” HERE, and “Gimme Some Moore” HERE.
Good God / Baad Man is available on digipak CD, vinyl, and digital formats.
Preview/purchase CORROSION OF CONFORMITY’s Good God / Baad Man at THIS LOCATION.
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Live Lineup: Pepper Keenan – guitar, vocals Woody Weatherman – guitar Bobby Landgraf – bass Nick Shabatura – drums
CORROSION OF CONFORMITY Recording Lineup: Pepper Keenan – guitar, vocals Woody Weatherman – guitar Stanton Moore – drums Bobby Landgraf – bass
THE SWORD are celebrating the 20th anniversary of their groundbreaking debut album, Age Of Winters and are finishing up their highly anticipated tour with Red Fang on the West Coast.
THE SWORD has handcrafted their own immersive mythology underscored by undeniable and unpredictable guitar fireworks, cinematic themes, and otherworldly concepts. Since emerging out of Austin, Texas in 2003, the quartet of JD Cronise (vocals, guitar), Bryan Richie (bass, keys), Kyle Shutt (guitar, vocals), and Santiago Vela (drums) have incited the obsession of a diehard fanbase.
Mysterious Spanish quintet Crimson Coven have arrived with their triumphant first full-length, -I- The Forge, a stout, time-honored collection of true metal anthems in the spirit of early Candlemass, Manowar and Mercyful Fate!
Spanish metal outfit Crimson Coven released its debut demo, -0- The Genesis, in 2025. The demo was issued covertly. No pre-release hype. No warning. Instead, -0- The Genesis fulfilled Crimson Coven’s initial promise of simply letting the music do the talking.
The demo featured four songs expertly crafted in the mold of early Candlemass, Manowar and Mercyful Fate, with prevailing swaths of more recent doom entries such as Sorcerer, Argus and Atlantean Kodex. It is an unbeatable combination that earned the quintet praise within the metal underground and quickly set the stage for their first full-length and initial Cruz Del Sur Music release, -I- The Forge.
A music video for “Crimson Coven,” the album’s eponymous first single, is available at: youtu.be/bKUnc2KiWVo
The nine songs assembled across -I- The Forge are lavished with atmosphere and darkness, honoring Crimson Coven’s own “Spell-Forged Heavy Metal” tag that is no doubt sure to appear on the back of t-shirts. The band’s purpose was resolute when they gathered to write and record -I-The Forge. They wanted to build upon what they started with -0-The Genesis with songs that are expressive and emotionally deep, that carried a magical atmosphere to go along with carefully crafted instrumentation and vocal melodies and lyrics that revisit the myths, legends and historical stories through the lens of social justice.
Atmosphere is core to the band’s sound, it permeates across the eponymous “Crimson Coven” and the sprawling, twin-guitar-driven “Lockheed Electra.” And unlike many of their true metal brethren, Crimson Coven go headlong into rapturous mid-tempo anthems that are tailor-made for headbanging and festival sing-a-longs.
Case in point: The epic “The Birth of the Serpent” and “Crowns of Greed.” Closing it all up in glorious fashion is “Unleash the Kraken,” a melody-wielding and triumphant true metal epic for the ages. Adding to that is the album’s cover, which was created by Misanthropic Art, symbolizing corrupt worldly power.
-I-The Forge is the culmination of a journey that began when guitarist M shared with vocalist P that he had some songs that would fit his style of singing. The two immediately began collaborating on music, resulting in the aforementioned 2025 -0-The Genesis demo. From there, Crimson Coven turned into a full ensemble with the addition of drummer T, second guitarist V and bassist J. Their identities are kept secret on purpose, for the music of Crimson Coven is the most important thing in order for the listener to leave all preconceived ideas at the door in the name of spell-forged heavy metal!
-I-The Forge will be available on vinyl LP, CD, and digital formats via Cruz Del Sur Music on October 9th in Europe and November 6th in North America.
American heavy metal icons DOWN will unleash their long-awaited new studio album, Volume V, on November 20th via Nuclear Blast Records!
DOWN was never just a band. It’s a brotherhood rooted in childhood friendships that have endured for decades. It’s an homage to the city of New Orleans, Louisiana. It’s music meant for anybody who has ever headbanged, played air guitar, or worn a weathered tour t-shirt like armor. For over three decades, the quintet of Philip H. Anselmo, Pepper Keenan, Kirk Windstein, Jimmy Bower, and Pat Bruders have quietly built a legacy like no other. When these individuals congregate, magic ensues, conjured by earthquaking grooves, bellowing straight from the soul, and riffing loud enough to awaken an ancient deity.
This Fall, DOWN begins another chapter with Volume V.
“We were all excited about this,” smiles Anselmo. “There was a sense of lightness in the air. Everyone’s attitude was positive. There was more focus than ever. It just felt fresh again. Each one of us was individually striving for something, and I believe we achieved what we wanted to achieve. The record is a journey. It’s classic DOWN, but it’s also unique.”
“Everybody played their asses off, wrote great riffs, and Philip is singing amazing,” adds Windstein. “There’s so much electricity when we get together. To me, it’s the same vibe as our debut NOLA, but we’ve got another 35 years of experience as songwriters.”
“The five of us are from the same era, grew up together, and accomplished a lot on our own,” Keenan observes. “We all sounded different, but we’re still from the same 20-block radius. As far as what makes DOWN special, we knew one another before any of us had done anything. There’s history.”
DOWN’s bond runs deep. The guys initially crossed paths as teens in various local bands throughout New Orleans. Over the years, each musician went off and made a name for himself with Anselmo notably fronting Pantera, Keenan holding down guitar and vocals for Corrosion Of Conformity, Windstein leading Crowbar, and Bower slinging guitar in Eyehategod.
Two writing sessions yielded the bulk of material on Volume V. Upholding a tradition dating back to Down II, the members retreated to Anselmo’s home studio and their de facto clubhouse, Nodferatu’s Lair. Songs originated on the spot as they jammed face-to-face. Throughout 2025, the music naturally took shape. Keenan and Windstein chose to simultaneously record guitar together, giving the album a timeless punch.
Volume V – Track Listing:
1. The Myth
2. Merciful Fate
3. Turn Out The Light
4. The Message
5. Causeway Grief
6. Blood Oath
7. They Walk The Night
8. They Came From Dust
9. Ozz
10. Twice-Told Tales
The album opens with a blistering barnburner “The Myth.” It sets the tone with a powerhouse vocal, pummeling rhythms, and precise down-picking. Then, there’s “Merciful Fate” featuring King Diamond. It reaches an apex with a vocal duel between Anselmo and King Diamond and fret-burning solos executed at a breakneck pace of 120bpm. King’s wife Livia Zita even blesses the track with dark accents of her own.
Closer “Twice-Told Tales” caps the trip off with a heavy and hypnotic denouement. “It’s a conglomerate of tight riffs and blues rock mixed with the diligence of classic metal,” Anselmo reveals. “It’s an important song to us. I could feel Ozzy Osbourne’s influence on me in the strangest way.”
Lead single, “Blood Oath,” is anchored by an alternately hard-hitting and hummable riff, culminating on a clarion call chorus. With a sly tip of the hat to their stomping grounds, it practically bleeds old gold, black, and white. “Anybody who’s from New Orleans is going to get a kick out of the references to the city,” grins Anselmo. “Musically, it’s got a big hook. It’s a DOWN song, but it takes a turn.”
“You’ll know it’s DOWN right off the fucking bat,” adds Keenan. “It’s heavy in its attack.”
Watch DOWN’s “Blood Oath” video HERE. Stream the track HERE.
The record will be released on CD and digital formats as well as 2xLP in the following color variants:
Orange [World] Yellow + Red Galaxy [Nuclear Blast US Exclusive] Orange + Red Galaxy [Nuclear Blast EU Exclusive] Black [Band Exclusive #1] Clear, Black + Red Smoke [Band Exclusive #2] Orange + Black Galaxy [Decibel Exclusive] Smoke [Revolver Exclusive]
DOWN is amid their North American headlining tour with support provided by Helmet and Spirit In The Room. The Strap It Down tour commenced in Atlanta, Georgia on August 15th and will close in Shakopee, Minnesota on September 4th with a special performance as direct support to Slayer. The journey also includes slots on the 2026 installment of Zakk Wylde’s Berzerkus Festival featuring Lamb Of God, Black Label Society, and others on August 28th in Scranton, Pennsylvania and August 29th in Wantagh, New York.
Limited DOWN VIP ticketless packages are available now, featuring a soundcheck experience, meet & greet, photo opportunity, signed poster, and exclusive merch item.
In October, DOWN will perform at both Aftershock and Sick New World Texas. In December the band will headline day two (December 5th) of this year’s edition of the Decibel Magazine Metal & Beer Fest Denver. The appearance marks the band’s first Denver appearance in over twelve years!
Tickets for all shows are on sale now. See confirmed dates below.
DOWN w/ Helmet, Spirit In The Room [remaining dates]: 8/23/2026 HISTORY – Toronto, ON 8/25/2026 MTELUS – Montreal, QC 8/26/2026 The Palladium – Worcester, MA 8/28/2026 The Pavilion @ Montage Mountain – Scranton, PA ** Berzerkus Fest w/ Lamb Of God, Black Label Society, more… 8/29/2026 Northwell @ Jones Beach Theater – Wantagh, NY ** Berzerkus Fest w/ Lamb Of God, Black Label Society, more… 8/30/2026 The Fillmore Silver Spring – Silver Spring, MD 9/01/2026 Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH 9/02/2026 Ramova Theatre – Chicago, IL 9/04/2026 Mystic Lake Amphitheater – Shakopee, MN ** w/ Slayer, Suicidal Tendencies, Hatebreed US Festival Dates: 10/03/2026 Aftershock – Sacramento, CA 10/24/2026 Sick New World Texas – Fort Worth, TX 12/05/2026 Decibel Metal And Beer Fest – Denver, CO ** No Helmet, Spirit In The Room
DOWN: Philip H. Anselmo – vocals Pepper Keenan – guitars Jimmy Bower – drums Kirk Windstein – guitars Pat Bruders – bass
German heavy metal torchbearers MYSTIC PROPHECY have announced their brand-new studio album, In Metal, set for release on November 27, 2026, via PERCEPTION – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music. Marking the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the band, the album announcement arrives alongside the release of its first single, “Robots,” accompanied by an official music video.
With more than two decades of history behind it, MYSTIC PROPHECY has long established itself as one of the driving forces of the German and international heavy metal scene. Following the success of its acclaimed albums Metal Division and Hellriot, the quintet surrounding charismatic frontman R.D. Liapakis, also known for his work as a vocalist with Michael Schenker, now returns with renewed energy, a strengthened lineup and a record built to hit with maximum impact.
The first taste of In Metal comes in the shape of “Robots,” a hard-hitting statement that turns its attention to one of the defining questions of our time: In an age increasingly shaped by technology, how much control over our own humanity are we willing to surrender?
Vocalist R.D. Liapakis and Dan Baune (guitars) comment on “Robots”: “In this age of technology our future seems uncertain. We must ask ourselves: How do we keep/protect our humanity? Who decides for us? Or is it too late and we are all Robots already?”
Following Hellriot, MYSTIC PROPHECY is entering its next era with three powerful new additions to the fold. Tommy Gun takes over bass duties, while guitarist Dan Baune, known from NWOBHM act Monument, and drummer Christophe de Combe of Belgian metallers FireForce complete the renewed lineup. Together, they inject even more power, precision and fire into the unmistakable MYSTIC PROPHECY sound.
In Metal Tracklist: 01. Robots 02. In Metal 03. March or Die 04. Don’t Run Away 05. Warhead 06. Angels Are Falling 07. When the Hammer Will Fall 08. My Inner Innocence 09. Devil’s Son 10. Warrior of Asgard
In Metal was produced by Dan Baune and R.D. Liapakis, with mixing and mastering handled by Henrik Udd. The album stays true to everything that has made MYSTIC PROPHECY a force for more than 20 years while pushing its sound firmly forward. Fans can expect powerful, concise hooks with instant shout-along appeal, technically brilliant riffs and a hard-hitting, monstrous sound. A modern production gives the songs weight, depth and unstoppable headbanging force without sacrificing the band’s classic heavy metal spirit.
Whether on stage or on record, MYSTIC PROPHECY has always treated heavy metal as a passionate ultimate fight: no compromises, no holding back, just pure power. With In Metal, the band is ready to prove once again why it remains at the forefront of international heavy metal. In support of their upcoming album, MYSTIC PROPHECY will hit the road in late 2026, joined by special guests IRON SAVIOR and GENERATION STEEL. Find all dates listed below!
MYSTIC PROPHECY: R.D. Liapakis – Vocals Markus Pohl – Guitar Dan Baune – Guitar Tommy Gun – Bass Christophe de Combe – Drums
Italian Thrash/Death Metal band HELLMETALL has released the official video for “Mgła“, the title track of their forthcoming album, due out on September 4th, 2026 via Rockshots Records.
Originally released as a single on January 31st, 2026, “Mgła” introduced the darker direction of the band’s new material. Now, the song takes on a visual dimension through a video created and directed by Chiara Bettiga, translating its sombre atmosphere and historical subject into images. To date, “Mgła” is the only official video made for the record.
Meaning “fog”, “Mgła” draws inspiration from one of the darkest episodes of the First World War on the Italian-Austro-Hungarian front. The song recalls the gas attacks carried out by Austro-Hungarian and German forces against Italian soldiers during the battle near Plezzo, today Bovec in Slovenia.
The subject reflects the wider concept behind “Mgła“, an album built around events connected to the First and Second World Wars, including stories rooted in Val Resia and the surrounding borderlands, as well as memories handed down through generations. This historical dimension is closely tied to HELLMETALL‘s geographical and cultural background and to the band’s use of Resian, the local Slavic language.
Musically, “Mgła” represents the band’s move towards a darker blend of Thrash and Death Metal with elements drawn from Black Metal while retaining melodic references to the traditional music of Val Resia.
The new video brings the album campaign back to where it began with its title track. Since the release of “Mgła“, HELLMETALL has continued to reveal the record through “Gemona Btg. Doesn’t Exist Anymore” on May 18th and “Afrika” on July 3rd. Each track has offered a different perspective on the album and its historical narrative, with the focus now returning to “Mgła” as the full record approaches.
“Mgła” was written by HELLMETALL founder and vocalist Daniele Micelli, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Davide Zago, with drum engineering by Pablo De Biasi and cover artwork by Manuel Scapinello.
THE TITANIC DEBUT SELF-TITLED STUDIO ALBUM OF HEAVY ROCK AND METAL TO BE RELEASED ON OCTOBER 9th, 2026
“UNBORN” THE DEBUT SINGLE & VIDEO OUT NOW!
Recently unveiled Norwegian Heavy Metal juggernaut-in-the-making AVRAK was founded in November 2023 by guitarists Anders Hegna (Nød, El Kayenne, Svidd Grevling) and Ted Skjellum; notable for being half of legendary duo, Darkthrone. The pair had known each other for many years, and with a mutual passion for old, classic rock and metal they finally embarked upon this new journey together under the banner of AVRAK.
It quickly became evident that both were on the same page, with AVRAK’s first compositions taking shape within just 5 days. Ted had declared from the beginning that he would not carry out main vocal duties in the band, and so it was Anders, with his own vocal grit a comfortable match anyway, who assumed the role. Several weeks later, Terje Kråbøl (Gjendød, Sarke, Faustcoven) was brought in on the drums and, from there-on, with his percussive presence backing up some thunderous riffing, the creative work accelerated, culminating in the self-titled, hook-laden and doom-laced rock debut, ‘AVRAK’.
Suitably and epically defined as a monumental “Heavy Metal voyage from the peak of the mountains to the depths of the seas”, and delivering themes relating to empowerment in the face of increasingly corrupt times, ‘AVRAK’ is a combination of a vast multitude of influences, as the eclectic, deceptively nuanced nine track offering features a classic heavy metal and doom rock backbone, with further experimentation including synth passages, and even some traces of black metal riffing in its DNA.
‘AVRAK’ was recorded, mixed and mastered in Mølla Studio by Knut Magne Valle, in February 2026.
AVRAK subsequently held its debut show in their local town of Porsgrunn in late April 2026, backed by new bassist & final piece of the puzzle, Steinar Gundersen (Khold, Sarke, Satyricon), with more live shows intended in future to support the release.
Finnish melodic heavy metal band Invincia unveil “Unite”, the first single taken from their forthcoming debut album, Echoes From the Past, scheduled for worldwide release on September 25, 2026 via Escape Music.
Following the enthusiastic response to their independently released EP The Enemy Within, Invincia return with a song that show the essence of their musical identity, while opening the door to the band’s next chapter. Inspired by the Melodic Power and emotional depth of Savatage, Queensrÿche, Helloween, Judas Priest and Dio, “Unite” combines memorable songwriting with the unmistakable spirit of classic Heavy Metal, approached through a fresh and personal perspective.
The single is the first taste of Echoes From the Past, an album written over the last two years and conceived as a collection of songs where melody, atmosphere and storytelling take center stage. Rather than chasing trends, Invincia have focused on crafting music with lasting character, songs built to resonate beyond the first listen.
As with the band’s debut EP, Echoes From The Past was mixed and mastered by acclaimed producer Erik Mårtensson (Eclipse) at Mass Destruction Production, whose production enhances every nuance of the performances while preserving the band’s natural energy and approach.
Formed in Vaasa, Finland, in 2024, Invincia made an impressive debut with the independently released EP The Enemy Within. The release attracted attention from international media, earning reviews and interviews with publications including Sweden Rock Magazine and Kaoszine, while all the singles found their way onto Spotify’s official Finnish metal playlist Metallia Suomesta, helping the band reach listeners far beyond their home country.
With Escape Music now backing the release of their first full-length album, Invincia are ready to introduce their music to an even wider audience. “Unite” is an invitation to discover a band deeply rooted in the traditions of Melodic Heavy Metal, yet determined to write its own story.
Echoes From the Past will be released worldwide on September 25, 2026, via Escape Music.
TRACKLIST:
1. Prelude (00:54)
2. Unite (03:15)
3. Tonight We Ride (06:20)
4. Echoes From the Past (05:05)
5. Darkness In Us All (04:36)
6. Awakening (01:08)
7. Call Of The Wild (04:41)
8. Edge Of The Universe (06:17)
9. Time Flies (04:36)
10. Zeal (04:55)
11. A Wayfarers Toast (04:48)
12. After The Final War (06:45)
INVINCIA; Kenneth Nylund – Lead Vocals Joel Karlsson – Guitar Alexander Södergård – Guitar Oskar Packalén – Bass Mikael Ahlholm – Drums
BEATRIX is known as a furious and energetic live band in the Finnish underground, playing nightmarish black thrash metal, with skull crushing riffs, haunting melodies and demonic vocals.
After a successful Baltic tour with fellow maniacs JÄVELINand NIGHT SLASHER, a new song has been battle tested and is ready to be unleashed on the bleeding eardrums of the unsuspecting listeners.
The self titled song “BEATRIX” is the first single from the upcoming full length concept album the band has been building on since it’s incarnation in 2019.
It’s about becoming something greater, a praying mantis queen born from human flesh, which also answers the question of where the band’s name comes from.
01. Beatrix Composer: Aapo Härkönen Lyrics: Markus Leppänen
The album will be released next year on Diabolic Might Records. In the meanwhile BEATRIX will join Japan’s BARBATOS on tour for 5 support shows in Finland and Estonia.
Tour dates & venues: 15.8 Oulu, Finland – Snooker Time 17.8 Tampere, Finland – Varjobaari 18.8 Tampere, Finland – Vastavirta (All ages) 20.8 Espoo, Finland – Olarin Ossi 21.8 Tallinn, Estonia – The Krypt
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