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Melodic Death Metal Act TIL THE END Reveal Album Details

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

TIL THE END REVEAL ALBUM DETAILS

TIL THE END’s self-titled Lifeforce Records debut album will be released on September 11th and is up now for preorder/ presave.

New single Until the End up now on all digital platforms.

With their widely acclaimed debut EP Dark Kings, TIL THE END made an impressive entrance into the melodic death metal community last year, immediately winning over a broad audience. With the release of their first full‑length album, the band now takes the next major step. The self‑titled record on LIFEFORCE RECORDS is a clear statement: an expression of confidence, artistic determination, and an unwavering focus on what matters most – the music. And the music speaks for itself.

The line‑up of the group, founded in 2023, brings together four musicians firmly rooted in the international scene: vocalist Antony Hämäläinen (Nightrage, Armageddon), guitarist Kostas Sotos (Mystic Prophecy, Crystal Tears), drummer Márton Veress (Orgy, Armageddon), and bassist/rhythm guitarist Nic Svensson (Slaves For Scores, Swede Studios). TIL THE END is their shared vehicle to pay tribute to the legendary Gothenburg sound while simultaneously pushing it forward with modern energy and a contemporary artistic vision.

Til The End – Until the End (official music video): https://youtu.be/9HA6HJgjqKw

TIL THE END live:

25.09. HU – Budapest – Dürer Kert

26.09. AT – Wien – Escape Metal Corner

02.10. SK – Nitra – Nova Pekaren

03. 10. CZ – Cheb – Jazz Rock Café

01. Form the Beginning (Genesis)
02. Lava
03. Dismal Paradise
04. These Little Voices
05. I’m Falling Apart
06. Awakening
07. Hybrid Fragments
08. Cemetery Trees
09. Higher and Beyond
10. Until the End

Album Artwork by Gustavo Sazes (Soilwork, Nightrage, Firewind, etc.)

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MONOLORD AND DUNABLE GUITARS LAUNCH SIGNATURE GUITAR And BASS

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on June 22, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo credit: Chad Kelco

Monolord, who are currently in the midst of a U.S. tour following the release of their new album, Neverending, have partnered with Dunable Guitars for a pair of signature model instruments: Dunable USA Custom Gnarwhal and R2 Bass.

Monolord have been great friends of Dunable Guitars for almost a decade, using the brand’s guitars and basses as weapons of choice for their torrential downpour of heavy tones and catchy hooks live and in the studio. Neverending is a perfect showcase of their mastery in blending loud metal with great songwriting, and similarly an encapsulation of what Dunable instruments were built for. 

Artist signature models for Thomas Jäger and Mika Hakki are long overdue, and Dunable is happy to finally present their Dunable USA Custom Gnarwhal and R2 Bass signature instruments, limited to only six of each model.

“Mika and I have been playing our Dunables for a couple of years now and to get your own instrument with your own specifications, it’s pure magic,” Jäger says. “These instruments came out great and we’re absolutely stoked.”

Hakki adds: “After years of using and owning several Dunable Guitars, it’s a great privilege to be part of the Dunable team with this amazing instrument. When Sacha Dunable asked us what color options we wanted for the instruments, I just saw this sick scorched bass in my mind, and he got probably equally as stoked on the idea as we did. Great minds twist alike!”

These guitars and basses feature a custom Monolord Icon graphic on the headstock, tuxedo stripe pickguard, and a charred Swamp Ash body, giving a classy yet grizzled look to these weapons of doom. 

The single High-Wind P90 pickup in Jäger’s Gnarwhal comes from Lollar Pickups, a company whose founder literally wrote the book on pickup winding. The P90 lends itself incredibly well to all applicable tones, from loud cleans to ultra heavy fuzz and distortion.

Hakki’s R2 Bass comes in two pickup variants – one with dual Dunable Katana pickups, for a hot output, but sharp attack, and one with a Dunable D-Split and D-J pickup combo, for a more traditional sound.

Grab one of these unique instruments while you can. Orders are live at this link: https://dunableguitars.com/

Dunable Gnarwhal – Thomas Jäger limited artist collab model

Scale length:
24.75″
Neck:
mahogany
Fingerboard:
Ebony
Frets:
22 Jumbo Nickel
Inlay:
none
Side dots:
luminlay side dots
Body:
charred swamp ash
Finish:
satin lacquer
Nut:
Graphtech Tusq
Tuners:
Graph Tech Ratio
Bridge:
Nashville TOM/Stop Tail
Bridge Pickup:
Lollar Soapbar P90 – High Wind
Controls:
1 volume
Setup:
E standard 10-46
Case:
hardcase

Dunable R2 Bass – Mika Hakki limited artist collab model (Katana variant)

Scale length:
35″
Neck:
maple
Fingerboard:
Ebony
Frets:
22 Jumbo Nickel
Inlay:
none
Side dots:
luminlay side dots
Body:
charred swamp ash
Finish:
satin lacquer
Nut:
Graphtech Tusq
Tuners:
Leo Quan Badass Clover
Bridge:
Leo Quan Badass
Neck Pickup:
Dunable Katana Single Black Foil
Bridge Pickup:
Dunable Katana Single Black Foil
Controls:
2 volume 1 tone
Setup:
E standard 105-45
Case:
hardcase

Dunable R2 Bass – Mika Hakki limited artist collab model (PJ variant)

Scale length:
35″
Neck:
Maple
Fingerboard:
Ebony
Frets:
22 Jumbo Nickel
Inlay:
none
Side dots:
luminlay side dots
Body:
charred swamp ash
Finish:
satin lacquer
Nut:
Graphtech Tusq
Tuners:
Leo Quan Badass Clover
Bridge:
Leo Quan Badass
Neck Pickup:
Dunable D-split
Bridge Pickup:
Dunable D-J
Controls:
1 volume
Setup:
E Standard 105-45
Case:
hardcase

More Monolord:

Monolord.com

Monolord.bandcamp.com

Instagram.com/monolordofficial

Facebook.com/monolordsweden

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LAZARUS EFFECT: Former Symphony X Bassist Thomas Miller Launches New Solo Project And Signs With Sensory Records ~ Debut Album Due This Year

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on June 19, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

photo by Rodrigo Gudina

Prominent progressive metal label Sensory Records proudly announces the signing of LAZARUS EFFECT, the new solo project of former Symphony X bassist Thomas Miller.

“I’m very excited to announce, after years of contemplating and eventually writing and recording my first solo project, the signing to Sensory Records,” Miller writes. “After speaking and collaborating with Ken Golden, I’ve decided it’s the perfect team to launch the CD and start the promotions for a Fall 2026 release. I met Ken in 1998, while still in Symphony X, and always had it in the back of my mind that, if I did decide to record and release an album, he’d be at the top of the list.”

“I hope everyone is as excited as I am. Between recording with some of my old friends and bandmates to finding the perfect match in Sensory Records to give it the proper attention and promotional care I was hoping for. So, the new chapter has begun, and I’m looking forward to a prosperous future relationship with Sensory Records and re-connecting with the old fans as well as new ones. Stay tuned.”

Label owner Ken Golden states, “I was a fan of Symphony X early on and met Thomas back in 1998. Those Symphony X albums were part of my introduction into the world of progressive metal and instantly won me over. Thomas was a vital part of the band’s sound, and I feel that the LAZARUS EFFECT project is going to surprise and excite fans of Symphony X and Thomas’ brilliant bass work.”

Thomas Miller started his music career in central New Jersey and played in numerous cover and original bands influenced by progressive bands from the 1970s and 1980s. In 1986, he met Michael Romeo, a local progressive and classically influenced guitarist, whom he then recorded and played out in several bands with. In 1994, they formed Symphony X and recruited the rest of the band members to complete the lineup and sign with Japanese record label, Zero Records.

After international critical acclaim for their albums Symphony X, Damnation Game, The Divine Wings Of Tragedy, Twilight In Olympus, and A Prelude To The New Millenium, they did various tour dates in Japan, Europe, and NYC. Shortly afterwards, due to personal issues, Thomas stepped away from the band.

Continually writing and recording on various projects and honing his writing skills, Miller collaborated on a recording project with vocalist Hollywood How Portney in 2017, who had recorded with several local bands and labels including Megaforce Records. After interactions with fans over the years and realizing his chemistry with How, he decided to start writing for the LAZARUS EFFECT project.

He then asked Michael Romeo and Michael Pinnella to lend their recording talents to the project, and then Eric Rachel, producer of Symphony X’s first six albums, to mix and master the album. The result is music and lyrics inspired by majestic themes, progressive metal, and various musical overtones.

With the album fully complete, Thomas is now starting to promote the release of the album and working in collaboration with The Lasers Edge Group’s distribution and promotional team. The LAZARUS EFFECT debut is currently being finalized for release early this Fall. Expect additional details, previews of the album, and more to begin posting during the Summer.

https://www.lasercd.com

https://lasersedge.bandcamp.com

https://www.facebook.com/TheLasersEdge

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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STORMHAMMER Release Music Video For New Single “Scars Of The Abyss”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, norwegian black metal with tags , , , , , , on June 18, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

German power metal force STORMHAMMER have released a music video for their brand-new single “Scars Of The Abyss“. Combining crushing riffs, soaring melodies and a gripping atmosphere, the track delivers a powerful metal statement that perfectly showcases STORMHAMMER’s unmistakable sound.

Commenting on the song, bassist and backing vocalist Horst Tessmann states:

“Scars Of The Abyss is one of the songs that best reflects the blend of old-school power metal and modern heaviness that defines this album.”

Stream the single here: 

https://stormhammer.rpm.link/scarsPR

Watch the official music video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rawNaVVzmXs

With “Scars Of The Abyss”, STORMHAMMER unleash another impressive preview of their forthcoming studio album Wrath Of The Hammer, released on July 17 via ROAR – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music. Blending anthemic choruses, dynamic musicianship and emotionally charged songwriting, the band once again demonstrates their ability to merge classic power metal traditions with contemporary heaviness and depth.

Pre-order Wrath Of The Hammer at:

https://stormhammer.rpm.link/wrathalbumPR

Track-list:
1. Beware
2. Wrath Of The Hammer
3. Ashes Of The Throne
4. Light In The Dark
5. Wheels Of Eternity
6. Guardians Of The Night
7. Veil Of Fire
8. Scars Of The Abyss
9. Shattered Dominion
10. The Dune

STORMHAMMER:
M.Nox – Vocals
Phil Meyer – Guitar, Backing Vocals
Christos Efstathiou – Guitar
Ashley Guest – Drums
Horst Tessmann – Bass, Backing Vocals

Connect With STORMHAMMER:
Website: https://www.stormhammer.de/

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

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

Find ROAR bands online @distortion.musicgroup
Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify

Source: C Squared Music

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Some Metal & Rock Nuggets To Share ~ From Helloween, KISS, NorthFork… to The Soap Girls!

Posted in alternative rock, classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on June 17, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo credit: Helloween X timeline

Five years ago today, (June 17), the iconic power metal pioneers HELLOWEEN released their self-titled studio album! I can never get enough of this band. Pumpkins United! 🎃🤘🏻

Photo credit: Trend PR

Today, Tuolumne, California’s NorthFork have released their new single: “Tell Me.” This song flat-out rocks! It’s a breakup song that’s relevant and is sure to please arena rock enthusiasts. NorthFork are worth checking out if you’re into rock country and/or rock music that’s blue-collar and not pretentious.

 “Tell Me” is now available to stream and download worldwide on all major music platforms.

On June 17, 1977, the super legendary KISS released their sixth studio album, Love Gun, via Casablanca Records. This multi-platinum album includes the classics: I Stole Your Love, Love Gun, Plaster Caster and Shock Me (the first KISS song sung by Ace Frehley on album).

Shown: Camille of The Soap Girls – photo credit: Stone/Metal Odyssey

Last Friday night on June 12th, my friends and I went to see the amazingly talented alternative rock band The Soap Girls! They performed at Cosmo Joe’s Atomic Lounge in downtown Dayton, Ohio. This was my third time seeing this electric rockin’ duo!

Sisters Noemie (bass) and Camille Debray (guitar) are from South Africa and were born to rock the stage, create chaos and take names! They’re both kind souls and I look forward to seeing them again!

Shown: Noemie Debray – photo credit: Stone/Metal Odyssey

Thank you for stopping by and taking the time to look, I appreciate all! Metal be thy name – Stone

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SEA SLEEPER – Unleashes New Single “Lunar Degenerates” From Forthcoming Album Burden of Antlers

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , on June 17, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Watch “Lunar Degenerates” HERE! https://youtu.be/qpiheAsPgTk

Heavy, atmospheric, and built for maximum neck damage, SEA SLEEPER return with their new single, “Lunar Degenerates,” the latest preview of their forthcoming sophomore album, Burden of Antlers, set for release on September 18, 2026.

“Lunar Degenerates” captures the band at their most visceral and dynamic, fusing classic crunchy, bang-your-head riffage with the expansive progressive weight that has become a defining part of SEA SLEEPER’s sound. The track also leans into the band’s long-running Mastodon influence, particularly the Crack the Skye-esque textures that have surfaced across both of their albums.

The band calls “Lunar Degenerates” “easily the funnest song on the record to play,” pointing to its high-energy riffs, shifting atmosphere, and explosive return from an ambient passage back into the main riff as one of the song’s standout moments.

With its mix of brute force, spacey atmosphere, and locked-in rhythmic power, “Lunar Degenerates” offers another glimpse into the world of Burden of Antlers, an album that promises to expand SEA SLEEPER’s sonic range, while staying rooted in the crushing, riff-forward heaviness that first defined them.

Burden of Antlers – Track-list:

  1. Machines of the Bombing Run 
  2. Manifestor 
  3. Lunar Degenerates 
  4. Abysmal Trench 
  5. Burden of Antlers 
  6. They’ll Miss You 
  7. Coma 
  8. Husk 

About SEA SLEEPER:

With a passion for death and post metal, SEA SLEEPER infuse their heavy sound with an array of genre influences to produce something more dynamically extreme. The band formed in 2019 comprised of Jesse Cooley (guitar/lead vocals), Shane Cooley (drums/vocals), and Nick Kessler (bass/vocals), with Tony Spradlin (lead guitar/vocals) subsequently completing the line-up in 2022. 

The debut EP Nihilism was released independently in 2019, followed by their acclaimed debut album Nostophobia. Released in 2021 via Metal Assault Records, Nostophobia garnered notable recognition achieving the #7 spot for album of the year at GBHBL in 2021, as well as seeing the band become a Top Selling Bandcamp artist in the same year.

Connect With SEA SLEEPER:

Official Website: https://seasleeper.bandcamp.com

Bandcamp: https://seasleeper.bandcamp.com

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

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

Source: C Squared Music

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CHRISTIAN MISTRESS w/ THE LORD WEIRD SLOUGH FEG California Dates Announced!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on June 16, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Tour Poster by Annick Giroux / Photo by Johnny DeLacy

Olympia (WA) – Cult Metallers Christian Mistress will hit the road this coming Thursday, June 18 for the first of four California dates with The Lord Weird Slough Feg!

Dates are as follows:

June 18 San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick

w/ Tzimani

June 19 Los Angeles, CA @ Catch One – w/ Intranced and Dirty Tricks

June 20 Sacramento, CA @ The Colonial Theatre – w/ Anvil

June 21 San Francisco @ Bottom of the Hill – w/ Funeral Chant

Ticketing info at: 

https://linktr.ee/christianmistress

Stream the latest Cruz Del Sur Music releases from both bands:

Christian Mistress:

christianmistress.bandcamp.com/album/children-of-the-earth

The Lord Weird Slough Feg:

thelordweirdsloughfeg.bandcamp.com/album/traveller-supplement-1-the-ephemeral-glades

cruzdelsurmusic.com/store

Photo by Christian Mistress

facebook.com/ChristianMistress

instagram.com/christianmistress

facebook.com/sloughfegofficial

instagram.com/sloughfegofficial

facebook.com/cruzdelsurmusic

instagram.com/cruzdelsurmusic

cruzdelsurmusic.bandcamp.com

Source: ClawHammer PR

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CASTLE RAT Summon The Beasts Fall US Tour 2026 – Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on June 13, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From Castle Rat Facebook:

Join 𝕮𝖆𝖘𝖙𝖑𝖊 𝕽𝖆𝖙 as they 𝕾𝖚𝖒𝖒𝖔𝖓 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕭𝖊𝖆𝖘𝖙𝖘 in 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕽𝖊𝖆𝖑𝖒 nearest you:

Sep 23 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
Sep 25 – Charlotte, NC – Neighborhood Theatre
Sep 26 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
Sep 28 – Dallas, TX – The Studio at The Bomb Factory
Sep 30 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater
Oct 01 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
Oct 03 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre
Oct 06 – Portland, OR – Roseland Theater
Oct 07 – Seattle, WA – The Showbox Market
Oct 09 – Spokane, WA – Knitting Factory
Oct 10 – Boise, ID – Shrine Social Club
Oct 11 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Grand
Oct 12 – Denver, CO – The Ogden Theatre
Oct 14 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
Oct 15 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall
Oct 16 – Detroit, MI – The Majestic Theatre
Oct 17 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House
Oct 19 – Montréal, QC – Théâtre Beanfield
Oct 20 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
Oct 21 – New York, NY – Webster Hall

Together, we expand and defend 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕽𝖊𝖆𝖑𝖒!

Tickets on sale now at: https://castlerat.com/

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BLOODHUNTER Release New Album Sons Of The Abandoned Today and Unveil New Video “Masters Of Deceive”

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

[Photo Credit: Beatriz Mariano]

Order “Sons Of The Abandoned” HERE:
http://bloodhunter.rpm.link/sonsPR

Spanish melodic death metal powerhouse BLOODHUNTER have officially released their brand-new studio album “Sons Of The Abandoned” via ROAR – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music.  

Marking this milestone, the band are not only kicking off a run of Spanish live dates alongside CRYPTA today, but are also premiering a brand-new music video for “Masters Of Deceive”, one of the album’s most dynamic and emotionally charged tracks. 

Guitarist Dani Arcos comments: “This song is insane. We mixed guttural and melodic vocals, slow and melodic choruses with the most extreme riffs on the album… and there’s even a recorded piano that you only realize has been there the whole time at the end of the song.”

Vocalist Diva Satánica adds: “This song includes my very first clean backing vocals in BLOODHUNTER. I really wanted to give it a try because it represented the eternal disappointment of people trying to pull out from me a different version of myself but which I didn’t really feel identified with as a vocalist. This song speaks about toxic environments and how hard is to step out from there to follow your own path. It was the first song that we wrote for this album: it goes from a very dramatic chorus to the most enraged verses, to represent the complex dynamics in a relationship.”

BLOODHUNTER – Masters Of Deceive (Official Music Video): https://youtu.be/6bnYKLa_Jgo

Formed in Galicia, BLOODHUNTER have steadily carved their name into the international extreme metal scene through relentless touring, uncompromising sound and a clear artistic vision. Fronted by Diva Satanica, the band blends extreme metal aggression with melodic depth, groove and narrative ambition, forging a sound that is both ferocious and emotionally charged. 

Since their inception, BLOODHUNTER have stood out for their conceptual approach and strong identity. Their music has always balanced brutality with atmosphere, drawing from themes such as ancient civilizations, power, human conflict and transcendence. Over the years, the band has evolved naturally, refining their songwriting and pushing beyond genre boundaries without losing their aggressive core.

“Sons Of The Abandoned”, produced by Tue Madsen, marks a turning point in BLOODHUNTER’s career. It is their most personal and honest album so far, shifting the focus inward to explore identity, vulnerability, personal struggle and the cost of pursuing one’s own path.

For the first time, the lyrics speak directly from the heart, addressing inner demons, toxic environments, generational disconnection and the feeling of being lost in a world driven by individuality and superficial values. Musically, the album expands the band’s palette. Crushing riffs coexist with elegant grooves and striking melodic passages, while sharp contrasts define the songwriting: rage against beauty, speed against atmosphere, darkness against clarity.

Order “Sons Of The Abandoned” HERE:
http://bloodhunter.rpm.link/sonsPR

With “Sons Of The Abandoned”, BLOODHUNTER solidify themselves as a band unafraid to evolve, challenge expectations and expose their own scars. This is not just another extreme metal album, it is a statement of identity, resistance and survival in a world that constantly demands compromise.

BLOODHUNTER:
Diva Satánica – Vocals
Dani Arcos – Guitar
G. Starless – Guitar
Adrián Perales – Drums
Fabián Tejeda – Bass

Track-list:
1. The Devil’s Own
2. The Outspoken 
3. Threshold Of Hell 
4. Ephemeral Youth
5. Sons Of The Abandoned 
6. No One Beats Death 
7. Code Aeternam 
8. The Path That Never Ends
9. The Night Is Darker Before The Dawn
10. Masters Of Deceive
11. Human Insecticide

BLOODHUNTER Live, with CRYPTA:
June 12 – Madrid @ Revi Live
June 14 – Mos @ Sala Rebullón
June 15 – Vitoria @ Urban Rock Concept
June 16 – Valencia @ Sala Rock City
June 17 – Badalona @ Sala Estraperlo

For More Info Visit: 
Official Site: https://bloodhunter.rpm.link/sitePR

Facebook: https://bloodhunter.rpm.link/facebookPR

Instagram: https://bloodhunter.rpm.link/instagramPR

Source: C Squared Music

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IRA BLACK Enters A New Era With APOCÆLYPSE’S Debut Single “INTELL-I-GENTS”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on June 7, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Mind Melting Metal Project Led By Ira Black (Vio-Lence, Lizzy Borden, Metal Church) Unveils First Glimpse Of Upcoming Full-Length Album

Created and fronted by veteran guitarist Ira Black (Vio-Lence, Metal Church, I Am Morbid, Lizzy Borden, Westfield Massacre), APOCÆLYPSE represents a bold new chapter in his career. Stepping beyond his celebrated role as a guitarist, Black takes center stage as vocalist, songwriter, and creative architect, delivering a sound that merges crushing modern metal with cinematic atmosphere and thought-provoking themes.

“INTELL-I-GENTS” serves as the band’s introduction and a statement of intent. Driven by towering riffs, industrial textures, and anthemic melodies, the song explores the growing influence of artificial intelligence, digital surveillance, and society’s increasingly complex relationship with technology. Equal parts cautionary tale and futuristic metal anthem, the track offers a glimpse into the conceptual depth that defines APOCÆLYPSE’s vision.

“INTELL-I-GENTS” Single Artwork

Commenting on the incendiary new song, Black states: 

“Intell-I-Gents’ is my transmission from the edge of a world quietly handing its pulse to machines, where convenience becomes consent and intelligence starts writing the rules we live by. I fused Industrial/Metal weight with Electronic pulse to mirror that tension: a human heartbeat colliding with an algorithm that never sleeps. This song isn’t a warning from the future, it’s a mirror held to right now, asking who’s really in control as we cross the line.” 

The accompanying music video, directed by Vicente Cordero of Industrialism Films and co-directed by Black, brings the song’s themes to life through a striking visual narrative that reflects the tension between humanity and the rapidly evolving digital world.

Stream “INTELL-I-GENTS“: 

https://vyd.co/Intell-i-gents

“INTELL-I-GENTS” MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmuct_tKPgg

APOCÆLYPSE features a powerhouse lineup led by Ira Black alongside his son, guitarist Ira Black IV, whose classical training and technical prowess bring a unique dynamic to the band’s sound. Rounding out the lineup are bassist Matt Snell (formerly of Five Finger Death Punch) and drummer Lonny Pasillas (formerly of Deadsett and Kill Devil Hill). Together, the group blends decades of experience with a forward-thinking approach, crafting modern metal that is both crushingly heavy and ambitiously expansive. 

Further elevating the band’s debut is acclaimed producer and mixer Kane Churko, whose work on “INTELL-I-GENTS” delivers the track’s massive sonic impact. Renowned for collaborations with Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch and Disturbed, Churko helps shape a sound that balances crushing heaviness with contemporary clarity and precision.

The song was then mastered by Maor Appelbaum (Rob Halford, Testament, Sabaton), whose expert touch brings additional depth, power, and polish to the final mix, ensuring “INTELL-I-GENTS” hits with maximum impact.

“INTELL-I-GENTS” is the first of several singles scheduled for release throughout the summer as APOCÆLYPSE prepares to unveil their forthcoming debut album. The ten-song record is expected to arrive across digital platforms later this year, with additional music videos, live appearances, and touring plans to be announced in the coming months.

With its combination of modern metal power, cinematic ambition, and fearless subject matter, APOCÆLYPSE emerges as a new force ready to challenge expectations and confront the future head-on.

Follow APOCÆLYPSE: 
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Y&T – Announce Two Night Event this November at Mystic Theatre in Petaluma, California

Posted in classic rock, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on June 7, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

From Y&T Bandsintown:

Each year people travel from all over the country and all over the globe to attend Y&T‘s Mystic Theatre weekend of shows. These shows always sell out, so don’t delay this year. Get your tickets early for Friday or Saturday, November 20th or 21st or make it an entire Y&T weekend with both shows! Gretchen Menn Trio opens both nights.

https://yandtrocks.com/tour/

PLUS:

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BOARZOY Launch Official Music Video for “Agency (Is Necessary)”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on June 7, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

New Album – The Great Fires – Due Out This Summer

The Boar Metal beasts of BOARZOY have have shared the second single off their upcoming new album, The Great Fires.

“Your New Hands” is a barrage of psychedelic, and pummeling riffs, all based around the certainty of growing older, and the tribulations that come with that.

Stream the song at this location.

BOARZOY delivers a relentless, sludge-fueled and groove-forward brand of metal. Imagine a boar running roughshod through the pit at a DIY show and you’ve got BOARZOY.

The band will release The Great Fires on June 12. Pre-save the album here.

Watch the video for the album’s first single, “Agency (Is Necessary)” now at this location.

Stream the song on Spotify.

BOARZOY:
Riley Senne– Bass
Taylor Winterhalder– Drums
Rennie Boyd– Vocals
Jake Sklodowski– Guitars

BIO:
“From Boston, BOARZOY has forged their own genre, ‘Boar Metal’ – a balance of raw heaviness, eclectic styles and intense live energy. Known for their high-energy shows, the band is preparing to move to New York City later this year to further expand their reach.”

www.facebook.com/boarzoy

www.instagram.com/boarzoy.fr

www.tiktok.com/@boarzoy

Source: ClawHammer PR

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REVOCATION Announces 20 Years Of Torment North American Tour, European Festival Dates And More – Tickets On Sale Now!  

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

Photo by Alex Morgan

REVOCATION will commemorate their 20th anniversary with a special month-long North American headlining trek this Fall! The 20 Years Of Torment tour runs from September 10th through October 10th and will find the band performing tracks from across their entire catalog.

Support will be provided by Defeated Sanity, Fuming Mouth, and Weeping. The journey follows the band’s European tour this August which includes festival performances, headlining shows, and more. 

Comments vocalist/guitarist Dave Davidson, “20 Years Of Torment… and we’re bringing some truly sick bands with us to celebrate. We’ll be playing material that spans every record on this one, reaching back into the REVO Repository plus new material from our latest album live for the first time. See you in the pit!”

Tickets are on sale now at revocationband.com/tour. See all confirmed dates below.

REVOCATION European Tour:

8/07/2026 Alcatraz Festival – Antwerp, BE

8/08/2026 Brutal Assault – Jaroměř, CZ

8/10/2026 Béi Chéz Heinz – Hannover, DE w/ Sanguisugabogg, Internal Bleeding

8/11/2026 Baroeg – Rotterdam, NL w/ Sanguisugabogg, Internal Bleeding

8/12/2026 The Forum – Trier, DE w/ Cryptopsy, Internal Bleeding

8/14/2026 Dynamo Metalfest – Eindhoven, NL

8/15/2026 Rock The Lakes – Aarau, CH

8/17/2026 Damage Inc – Verona, IT * REVOCATION Headlining

8/19/2026 Menza Pri Koritu – Ljubljana, SI * REVOCATION Headlining

8/21/2026 Kaltenbach Open Air – Spital am Semmering, AT

8/22/2026 Deathfeast Open Air – Trier, DE

REVOCATION: 20 Years Of Torment North American Tour w/ Defeated Sanity, Fuming Mouth, Weeping:

9/10/2026 The Palladium – Worcester, MA

9/11/2026 Fou Founes – Montreal, QC

9/12/2026 Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON

9/13/2026 Sanctuary – Detroit, MI

9/15/2026 Amsterdam Bar – St. Paul, MN

9/16/2026 Park Theatre – Winnipeg, MB

9/17/2026 The Exchange – Regina, SK

9/18/2026 Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB

9/19/2026 Dickens – Calgary, AB

9/20/2026 The Revelry – Kelowna, BC

9/22/2026 Rickshaw – Vancouver, BC

9/23/2026 El Corazon – Seattle, WA

9/24/2026 Dante’s – Portland, OR

9/25/2026 The Ritz – San Jose, CA

9/26/2026 1720 – Los Angeles, CA

9/27/2026 Nile Underground – Mesa, AZ

9/28/2026 Backstage Bar – Las Vegas, NV

9/30/2026 HQ – Denver, CO

10/01/2026 The Waiting Room – Omaha, NE

10/02/2026 Reggies – Chicago, IL

10/03/2026 Ace of Cups – Columbus, OH

10/04/2026 Preserving Underground – Pittsburgh, PA

10/06/2026 Exit/In – Nashville, TN

10/07/2026 Eulogy – Asheville, NC

10/8/2026 The Canal Club – Richmond, VA

10/9/2026 Music Hall Of Williamsburg – Brooklyn, NY

10/10/2026 Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA

REVOCATION released their acclaimed New Gods, New Masters full-length last year via Metal Blade Records.

New Gods, New Masters was produced by Dave Davidson and mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren (The Haunted, Spiritbox) with artwork by Paolo Girardi (Bell Witch, Mother Of Graves, Black Breath, Cryptopsy). The record includes guest appearances by Jonny Davy of Job For A Cowboy, Travis Ryan of Cattle Decapitation, Luc Lemay of Gorguts, and jazz guitarist Gilad Hekselman.

https://www.revocationband.com

https://www.facebook.com/revocation

https://www.youtube.com/officialrevocation

https://www.metalblade.com

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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ORGA MECHA Releases “Cries of Redemption” Video, feat. Slough Feg’s Mike Scalzi!

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

Cover Art By: Pavel Kurbanov

Los Angeles (CA) – Trad-Metallers ORGA MECHA have released, “Cries of Redemption,” the second single from forthcoming full-length debut album, Humanity.exe! The track features none other than Slough Feg’s Mike Scalzi!

The official video for “Cries of Redemption” is available at: youtu.be/01IHED8o0vg

Listen to the song on Bandcamp and Spotify!

ORGA MECHA is a Southern California band that melds traditional heavy metal with electronic textures and futuristic, sci-fi driven themes!

The music of ORGA MECHA weaves 1980s sounds in the vein of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and Dio, with synths, glitchy vocal effects and electronic drums heard among artists such as Dance With the Dead and Muse. Thematically, the group focuses on classic science fiction, societal decay and heavy metal unity.

ORGA MECHA is composed of Melissa Pinion (vocals/keyboards & also of STYGIAN CROWN), Raoul Rañoa (lead guitar), Rob D (bass), and Richie “Captain Black” Brooks (drums & also of NINTH CIRCLE).

Photo Credit: LaDean Rañoa  

Named in homage to the 2001 Stephen Spielberg classic “Artificial Intelligence,” ORGA MECHA‘s robust debut full-length album aims to reach both longtime classic fans, as well as metalheads looking to explore unchartered terrain.

“It’s all about classic metal, sci-fi and keytars. We’re excited to finally unleash this project and our music!” – Orga Mecha

Humanity.exe will be released June 26 on digital and CD (U.S. only) formats.

Pre-Order/Pre-Save Humanity.exe:

orgamecha.bandcamp.com/album/humanity-exe

distrokid.com/hyperfollow/orgamecha/humanityexe

FFO: Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Dio, Dance With the Dead

Track Listing:

1. Rise

2. Into the Fray

3. Idols and Gods [Video]

4. May We Never Die

5. Swords Held High

6. Steel Mandible Swarm

7. The Pestilent Age

8. Lathe of Heaven

9. Let this be Your Final Battlefield

10. Cries of Redemption (feat. Mike Scalzi) [Video]

All Music Written & Arranged By: Pinion, Rañoa, Rob D and Captain Black. All Lyrics By: Pinion.

Drums Recorded By: John Haddad @ Trench Studio in Corona, CA, Oct. 2025

All Guitars and Bass Guitars Recorded By: Raoul Rañoa @ Rullian Studio, Redlands, Calif., November 2025.

All Lead & Backing Vocals Recorded By: Melissa Pinion @ Black Door Studio in Highland, Calif. November 2025.

Guest Vocals by Mike Scalzi (SLOUGH FEG) and guest voice acting by Chris Reifert (AUTOPSY) recorded by Tom Gears @ Subterranean Studio Oakland, Calif., December 2025.

Mixing By: Raoul Rañoa, Rullian Studio, Redlands, Calif., Tucker Thomasson, Megadungeon Recording, Bloomfield, Ind., Corwin Deckard, Bloomington, Ind. and Brendin Ross @ Black Death Studio, Los Angeles, Calif.

Mastering: Charles Elliott @ Tastemaker Audio in Los Angeles, CA, March 2026.

instagram.com/orga_mecha

facebook.com/orgamechaofficial

orgamecha.bandcamp.com

youtube.com/@OrgaMechaOfficial

Source: ClawHammer PR

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Seattle’s Tormenta Unleashing Debut Single, “Jungle Dead,” on June 12! Teaser Video Out Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on June 3, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Seattle (WA) – Combining Groove, Thrash, and Death Metal, Tormenta will release its debut single, “Jungle Dead,” for mass/mosh consumption on June 12! The song is taken from the band’s forthcoming debut album, the details for which will be released in the coming weeks.

Tormenta brings a cyclonic storm from the mountains of Seattle, Washington! The trio blends chaotic, intense energy with catchy choruses and groovy riffs.

FFO: Sepultura, Pantera Metallica 

A teaser video for “Jungle Dead” is available at:

youtube.com/shorts/E8JtyTAMe18

“Jungle Dead” will be available on all digital platforms:

tunelink.co/tormenta/jungle-dead

Deklan Curry: Vocals, Guitar.

Ben Apple: Guitar.

Braedon “The Don Greenwald”: Drums.

Colin Parker (ex-member): Bass on “Jungle Dead.”

Mixed by Jeffery McNutley.

Single artwork by Martyr of Decay.

instagram.com/tormentawa

tiktok.com/@tormentawa

Source: ClawHammer PR

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Invictus Productions Announces New HEXORCIST Album Crucificial Imprecations ~ Pre-Orders for New LP and Debut Reissue Launched

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on June 2, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Invictus Productions is proud to announce July 31, 2026, as the official release date for Crucificial Imprecations, the second full-length album from Miami death metal tyrants HEXORCIST.

Formed in 2019, Hexorcist immediately established themselves as a “total death” entity, channeling the spirit of the early 90s Florida scene with surgical precision. Crucified Imprecations continues this descent into the abyss, offering ten tracks of relentless, blasphemous intensity that eschews modern trends for total sonic warfare.

To coincide with the new album, Invictus will also reissue the band’s long sold-out debut, Evil Reaping Death. This definitive version features exclusive bonus demo material, providing a complete look at the band’s early path of destruction.

Pre-orders for both titles began Monday, June 1st, accompanied by the first single from the new album,”Crucificial Imprecations” which premiered today via Deaf Forever. 

FFO: Deicide, Morbid Angel, Angelcorpse, and Vital Remains.

ORDER YOUR COPY NOW! Or, if you’re interested in wholesale, please contact us directly!

Source: Invictus Productions

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HELLS BELLS FESTIVAL: Day Splits & Stage Times Revealed

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

Two open-air stages, an indoor stage, and full details for Szczecin’s metal and punk weekend

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

Hells Bells Festival hhas unveiled the running order and stage times for its inaugural edition on 26-27 June 2026. Heavy music fans can now plan their weekend as 31 international and domestic acts prepare to descend upon Plac Gryfitów on Szczecin’s historic Łasztownia island.

Concerts will run across three distinct areas. The Main Stage and Frozen Stage will dominate the outdoor waterfront, while the Illusion Stage will find its home indoors within the atmospheric walls of the CKE Stara Rzeźnia cultural centre. 

The event also has a great visual identity, with Rafał “Too Many Skulls” Wechterowicz responsible for the design and logo.

The Szczecin festival is located on Łasztownia, specifically at Plac Gryfitów—a square best known for its Paprykarz monument. This waterfront area is accessible via beautiful boulevards, and visitors will also have easy access to the Holiday Park amusement park and the beach on Grodzka Island. The festival grounds will feature a restaurant with a substantial menu (including pork chops and paprykarz) as well as food trucks. There will be plenty of additional attractions, such as a tattoo zone and a merch market. 

VIP tickets are still available, which, in addition to gifts, provide access to the VIP area with a separate bar and VIP restrooms. It’s also worth noting the family pass option and discounted tickets for minors. 

For more details and more weekend and day ticket options, visit: 
https://hellsbells.pl/en/tickets/

Hells Bells Fest boasts 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 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 FrankBlackfire, while the fuzz-drenched riffage of Belzebong provides a stoner-doom counterpoint. 

The punk and hardcore legacy of Discharge, UKSubs, Cockney Rejects, TheLastResort, and local icons TheAnalogs 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. 

Tickets: 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

Source: 3nation

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SEVEN KINGDOMS Launch Crowdfunding Campaign For New Full Length Album Sono Sola

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on May 31, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Watch the Kickstarter Campaign Video HERE: https://youtu.be/-Hx7TssDVp0

SEVEN KINGDOMS has launched their crowdfunding campaign for their sixth full-length album, Sono Sola. The forthcoming release was recorded at Morrisound Recording during April and May 2026 alongside producer Jim Morris (SAVATAGE, WARRANT, DEATH). Francesco Cavalieri (WIND ROSE, V.B.O.) also joined the project as co-producer. 

The album artwork for Sono Sola was designed and created by Bo Bradshaw. Further details including Sono Sola‘s track list will be revealed once the crowdfunding campaign closes on June 26, 2026. 

Vocalist Sabrina Cruz comments on the crowdfunding campaign launch: “Today is the day we unveil all the cool things we have that will support the release of the new album! Because we choose crowdfunding, we as a band get to be very hands on with the products that we produce for the release of this album. We are making sure that everything you see on the page is made at the highest quality and it looks really great. Our merch is my favorite clothing because of how nice it is!

We can’t wait for all of you to receive these beautiful, limited edition items that will support and contain the best music we have ever produced. I’m proud of all of us for the hard work we’ve put into this and I’m immensely grateful to the fans who have supported us album after album. They are the reason why we exist.” 

Support SEVEN KINGDOMS on Kickstarter here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/sevenkingdoms/seven-kingdoms-sono-sola-the-6th-full-length-album/

SEVEN KINGDOMS:

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

Connect With SEVENKINGDOMS:

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

Source – C Squared Music

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STEFANIA SISTU Releases New Single ‘Surbile’ – Between Rock, Folklore & Inner Darkness!

Posted in gothic metal, Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 31, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

“Surbile”, the new single by STEFANIA SISTU released through Volcano Records, is available now on all digital platforms. Accompanied by an official concept visualizer available on YouTube, the track represents an intense emotional journey suspended between modern rock sounds, dark atmospheres and a strong introspective component.

Drawing influences from the melodic pathos of Evanescence, the gothic suggestions of Within Temptation and the emotional depth of Lacuna Coil, Stefania Sistu builds a personal and recognizable sonic identity, capable of alternating fragility and power within an intense and cinematic musical dimension.

“Surbile” develops through a solid yet evocative sound, where guitars and emotional tension accompany a deep and visceral narrative. At the center of the song lies the figure of the “Surbile”, a dark creature from Sardinian folklore, a disturbing and mysterious presence connected to nightmares, ancestral fears and inner shadows.

Stefania Sistu transforms this ancient folk symbol into a contemporary metaphor for emotional torment, anguish and the fragilities hidden within the deepest dimension of the human soul. The result is an intense story suspended between myth and introspection, where folklore becomes a tool to explore universal anxieties.

Written by Stefania Sistu and composed by Daniele Pireddu, the song focuses on contrasting emotions and the need to confront one’s inner demons, turning music into a space of liberation and self-awareness. The artist’s voice moves through dark and vibrant atmospheres with great personality, delivering an intense and engaging performance.

Listen to “Surbile” on Spotify, Apple Music and all major digital platforms, and watch the official concept visualizer on YouTube, here: https://youtu.be/bBpDx-RmbxU

Also watch the concept visualizer for earlier single “Passengers of a Timeless Place”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hF1H6uSYQE  

Further info at:
www.volcanopromotion.com
www.facebook.com/stefania.sistu

Source: Tarja Virmakari PR for VOLCANO Records & Promotion

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French Heavy/Speed Metallers, IRON SLAUGHT, Releasing Metallic Torments in July!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 31, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

“Soldier of Fortune” Single Out Now!

Gates Of Hell Records proudly presents Metallic Torments, the second full length album from French heavy/speed metal tyrants, Iron Slaught! 

On Metallic Torments, Iron Slaught inject their heavy/speed metal attack with a more extreme edge! This is an adrenaline shot of pure old school fury and passion that will surge through your veins and ignite the spirit with total metallic torment.

Formed in 2011 in Bigorra (South-West France), Iron Slaught is an old-school speed/thrash metal band with some death/black metal influences while remaining deeply rooted in traditional heavy metal. Driven by a true passion for underground metal, Iron Slaught blends different old-school metal scenes into a unique and sincere approach focused on epic songwriting, efficient riffing and dark atmospheres.

Line-Up:

Iron Jérémy – Guitars & Vocals

Nikrass – Bass

Stéphane Hellkine – Drum Programming

With 11 years passing since their debut LP and eight since their split with fellow French metallers Tentation, Metallic Torments is a record that many underground dwellers have been waiting for. The new album is conceived as a collection of “Metallic Torments”, each song telling its own tragic story through themes such as obsession, vengeance, witchcraft, medieval battles and devotion to metal itself.

Weaving sharp guitars and thick, heavy bass lines atop programmed but powerful drums to cast a spell of arcane metal magic; Iron Slaught manage to combine the best eras of metal’s long and diverse history into something unique and oh so potent.

Soaring lead work and intricate riffs balance the epic and the intense in such a way that will keep you enthralled until the end. Harnessing the thrashing rage and fuelling the fire with touches of black and death metal, while keeping the molten core of pure heavy metal mania; these French barbarians offer music only for the truest of the true.

A lyric video for the album’s first single, “Soldier of Fortune” is available at: youtu.be/jrUKYOpIXzw

Metallic Torments will be released on July 10th.

Pre-order:

CD: https://tinyurl.com/344r6kaj

Black Vinyl: https://tinyurl.com/287utrpb

T-Shirt: https://tinyurl.com/57y6w796

BC: ironslaught.bandcamp.com/album/metallic-torments

Spellbinding front cover art by Mario Lopez.

Track Listing:

  1. Harbinger Of Afflictions
  2. Ghastly Obsession
  3. The Executioner
  4. Soldier Of Fortune
  5. Condamné pour l’Éternité
  6. Charme Funeste
  7. Primal Conquest
  8. Fatal Retaliations

Metallic Torments engraved and immortalized by Sir Stéphane Hellkine, Bigorra 2025.

Aggressive logo and bloody lyrics by Steel Converter (except “Condamné pour l’Éternité” and “Primal Conquest” by Iron Jérémy).

Iron Slaught on Facebook

ironslaught.bandcamp.com

facebook.com/gatesofhellrecords

Source: ClawHammer PR

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