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LOCUS NOIR Launch Pre-Orders & Single For “Cemetery Youth” Featuring BEN CHRISTO (The Sisters Of Mercy)

Posted in gothic, gothic metal, gothic rock, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, nwobhm with tags , , , , , , on December 23, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

LOCUS NOIR “Cemetery Youth” is taken from Shadow Sun upcoming debut full lenght album out on Feb 27.

“Cemetery Youth” is the essence of Locus Noir: echoes of Type O Negative’s gloom and Paradise Lost’s epic melancholy, filtered through the stark pulse of old-school Post-Punk à la The Sisters of Mercy. Not to mention that the lead guitar and some of the backing vocals come courtesy of Ben Christo (The Sisters’ own guitarist).

Lyrically, it’s an explicit nod to the bands that shaped me during my formative years: a love letter to the darker side of 90’s rock music.  

LISTEN TO “Cemetery Youth” HERE

PRE-ORDER Shadow Sun HERE

Available in Limited edition Marble vinyl & Limited Edition digipack with 2 bonus tracks.

LOCUS NOIR is the latest musical endeavor from Ben DMN, also known for his work as the frontman of Swiss Death Wave powerhouse SYBREED. 

Conceived as a return to the music that shaped his formative years, the project draws its energy from late-night introspection, creative renewal, and a distinctly crepuscular sensibility. Initially conceived as a solo project, LOCUS NOIR is set to evolve into a fully-fledged band.

Musically, LOCUS NOIR blends Type O Negative gloom, The Fields of the Nephilim mysticism, and Paradise Lost melancholy, all infused with a post-punk edge. The result is a sound that feels both contemporary and timeless, a modern interpretation of what Gothic Metal can be.

On debut album ‘Shadow Sun’ , band main songwriter and vocalist Ben steps fully into a melodic, haunting vocal register, merging the theatrical delivery of Peter Murphy with subtle echoes of the late Peter Steele. The lyrics move between the esoteric and the intimate: love and death, desire and decay, nocturnal excess and the bitter aftertaste of parties stretching well past dawn.

Locus Noir‘s debut album Shadow Sun is due for release in 2026 on ListenableRecords.

Band Line up:
Ben DMN – Vocals
Claire Genoud – Guitar
Ales – Bass
Ben Marmier – Drums

Track-listing: 

1. Walpurgisnacht 1996

2. Shadow Sun

3. Cemetery Youth (track featuring Ben Christo of The Sisters of Mercy )

4. A Dismal Romance

5. She Haunts the Night

6. Thicker Than Darkness Itself

7. In Despair We Trust

8. Death, That Elusive Mistress

9. Hollow

10. Full Moon Theri­anthropy

11. Reburial

Bonus tracks:

12. Marry the Night (Lady Gaga cover)

13. How Harsh is the Light of Dawn

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WINGS OF STEEL to Support SABATON’s Legends On Tour – North America 2026 | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, nwobhm with tags , , , , , , on December 19, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Wings Of Steel Facebook:

NORTH AMERICA — GET READY 🇺🇸🇨🇦

In less than 8 weeks we hit the road supporting Sabaton across the U.S. and Canada!

From Florida to California, from Texas to Nova Scotia, we’re embarking on a 32-date run, marking our first-ever major North American arena tour.

We can’t wait to bring Wings of Steel to cities we’ve had our eyes on since day one and finally deliver our music to the thousands of fans who’ve been eager to see us live.

Feb 9 – Apr 20, 2026
Tickets: https://wingsofsteelband.com/

Tour artwork by Devil’s Grip Design

Tour Dates:

Feb. 09 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – War Memorial Auditorium
Feb. 10 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center
Feb. 13 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
Feb. 14 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
Feb. 15 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port
Feb. 18 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
Feb. 20 – Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum
Feb. 21 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live
Feb. 24 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
Feb. 26 – Loveland, CO – Blue Arena
Feb. 27 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
Feb. 28 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory
Mar. 02 – Des Moines, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
Mar. 03 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
Mar. 04 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
Mar. 07 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center
Mar. 08 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
Mar. 10 – Pittsburgh, PA – UPMC Events Center
Mar. 11 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark
Mar. 12 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Mar. 14 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome^
Mar. 15 – Washington, DC – The Theater at MGM National Harbor
Mar. 17 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Special Events Center
Mar. 18 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy
Apr. 06 – Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre
Apr. 09 – Laval, QC – Place Bell
Apr. 11 – Toronto, ON – Great Canadian Toronto
Apr. 14 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
Apr. 17 – Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Convention Centre
Apr. 18 – Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Event Centre
Apr. 20 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum

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TITHE: Portland Death Metal Trio Delivers Demoralizing Third Album, Communion In Anguish, Out September 19th On Profound Lore Records | “The Fruits Of Spiritual Apartheid” And Preorders Posted

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, death metal music, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, nwobhm with tags , , , , , , , on July 30, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

photo by John O’Malley

Stream TITHE’s “The Fruits Of Spiritual Apartheid” HERE.

Portland, Oregon-based TITHE will deliver their demoralizing third LP, Communion In Anguish, this September through Profound Lore Records, today unveiling the album’s details including its lead single, “The Fruits Of Spiritual Apartheid.”

TITHE draws influence from many dimensions of ominous, extreme music and themes to manifest their distinctive, hypnotic, grinding, death metal. Comprised of vocalist/guitarist Matt Eiseman, vocalist/bassist Alex Huddleston, and drummer Kevin Swartz, the trio converges to create an arrangement even larger than the sum of its parts.

photo by Christy Cather

Expanding upon their acclaimed 2023 released Inverse Rapture LP, with Communion In Anguish, TITHE amps up the aggression and doubles down on the unrelenting atmosphere of its predecessor. The new addition of Alex Huddleston’s lower register growls combines with Eiseman’s distressed wails and Swartz’ driving rhythms to push the band into new sonic territory. Featuring artwork by Mitchell Nolte and produced/engineered by Keith Merrow at Merrowsound Studios, Communion In Anguish is the culmination of TITHE’s previous work, and it delivers with a honed and lethal sound.

With the harrowing first preview of Communion In Anguish, “The Fruits Of Spiritual Apartheid,” the band states, “‘The Fruits Of Spiritual Apartheid’ tells the timeless story of mankind embracing idealistic beliefs to justify genocide and endless wars. Religious dogma and blatant racism conveniently dehumanize perceived enemies and diminish their suffering. Murder them all and steal their land. Build your temples and homes on the blood-soaked shallow graves of the innocent.”

TITHE’s harrowing “The Fruits Of Spiritual Apartheid” can now be streamed on all platforms found HERE.

Communion In Anguish will be released on LP, CD, MC, and digitally on September 19th. Find links to all preorders and presaves via Profound Lore Records HERE.

Additional previews of the album are to be expected shortly.

Communion In Anguish – Track Listing:

  1. Nostrum
  2. At The Altar Of Starving Children
  3. Ostiary
  4. The Fruits Of Spiritual Apartheid
  5. Infected Blood
  6. Shallow Grave Of Karmic Retribution
  7. Burn The Throne Of God

TITHE is busy booking West Coast tour dates in support of the album, including a hometown show on September 18th with Conan and Mares Of Thrace, with much more to be announced shortly.

https://www.instagram.com/tithe.pdx

https://tithepdx.bandcamp.com

https://profoundlorerecords.com

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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UK Heavy Metal Pioneers AIRFORCE Drop New Studio Album: Acts of Madness | Out Now On ROAR!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, nwobhm with tags , , , , , , , on February 24, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Five years since their latest studio offering, Strike Hard, London/UK-based iconic NWOBHM band AIRFORCE, featuring Doug Sampson (ex-Iron Maiden), returns with their much-acclaimed, new album Acts of Madness. Out now via ROAR and available as vinyl, CD and digital formats, you can order your copy of Acts of Madness now at this location: https://airforce.rpm.link/actspr

Acts of Madness is a comeback worthy of the standard-bearer of the entire genre and an album that will strongly resonate within the metal community worldwide. The album showcases the band’s ability to evolve the AIRFORCE sound while staying true to their signature style, that has defined them for decades. Created during challenging times, the album represents a bold step forward for the band, blending their hard rock and heavy metal influences into a powerful collection of tracks. With 11 songs and nearly an hour of material, the album delivers the epic, arena worthy sound that fans have come to expect from AIRFORCE! 

Despite the adversity the band faced, including the global pandemic and the tragic loss of their producer and close friend Pete Franklin, the band forged ahead with unwavering determination. The project took a poignant turn after Franklin’s passing, as the band lost many of the original recordings. Fortunately, longtime collaborator Jezz Coad stepped in to help bring the album to completion.

Coad, who originally worked with AIRFORCE in the 1980s, was instrumental in shaping the final product. This album stands as a tribute to Franklin, whose influence is felt throughout the tracks. 

Recorded initially at his studio in 2020, the production was delayed due to the pandemic, resulting in the loss of much of the material. However, the band’s resilience ensured the album was finished,
with demos salvaged from previous sessions. The result is an album that feels deeply personal to the band, encapsulating both their struggles and triumphs.

AIRFORCE:
Lino – Vocals
Chop Pitman – Guitars
Tony Hatton – Bass
Doug Sampson – Drums

Fans of AIRFORCE can expect a powerful, emotionally charged listening experience, with the grandeur of heavy metal that’s perfect for large arenas! A recent performance at the Movistar Arena in Bogotá, Colombia, reaffirmed the band’s place in the metal scene, as fans responded enthusiastically to both classic hits and new material from the album. Dedicated to Pete Franklin, this album captures the heart and soul of AIRFORCE ’s journey, ensuring his legacy will live on through their music. 

In support of Acts of Madness, AIRFORCE have announced a live appearance at Harder than Rock Festival 2025 in Zagreb, Croatia, on March 8, 2025, with many more club and festival appearances to follow soon!

Order Acts of Madness HERE!

Acts of Madness track listing:

  1. Among The Shadows
  2. Life Turns To Dust
  3. The Fury
  4. Cursed Moon
  5. Sniper
  6. Lost Forever
  7. Westworld
  8. Heroes
  9. Obliterated
  10. Hacksaw Ridge
  11. Strange World (Iron Maiden cover)

Producer: Jez Coad | Cover Artwork: Rodrigo Gudiña |
Photographer: Olga Dee, Chris Minter, Violeta Juras |
Artist Origin: United Kingdom

Source: RPM ROAR

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

For More AIRFORCE Info Visit:
http://www.airforcerockband.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/airforcebanduk
https://www.instagram.com/airforcebanduk

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SATAN – New Wave Of British Heavy Metal Icons To Kick Off Hell’s Decibels Tour 2023 Next Week – Band To Headline Decibel Metal & Beer Fest Pre-Party

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, nwobhm with tags , , , , , , , , , on March 9, 2023 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Stefan Rosic

New Wave Of British Heavy Metal icons, SATAN, will return to the stage on a three-week US headlining tour! The Hell’s Decibels Tour 2023 will commence on March 17th in West Hollywood, California and run through April 13th in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania where the band will headline this year’s Decibel Metal & Beer Fest pre-party. Support will be provided by Night Demon and Haunt.

Comments the band, “This is the most extensive US tour SATAN has ever undertaken. Come join us!”

See all confirmed dates below.

SATAN w/ Night Demon, Haunt:
3/17/2023 Whisky A Go Go – West Hollywood, CA
3/18/2023 Eli’s Mile High Club – Oakland, CA
3/19/2023 Dive Bar – Las Vegas, NV
3/21/2023 Aces High Saloon – Salt Lake City, UT
3/22/2023 HQ – Denver, CO
3/24/2023 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
3/25/2023 White Oak (Hell’s Heroes) – Houston, TX
3/26/2023 Amplified Live – Dallas, TX
3/27/2023 Barleycorns – Wichita, KS
3/29/2023 Turf Club – St. Paul, MN
3/30/2023 Reggies – Chicago, IL
3/31/2023 Lefty’s Live Music – Des Moines, IA
4/01/2023 Cain’s Ballroom (2 Minutes To Tulsa) – Tulsa, OK
4/04/2023 Pyramid Scheme – Grand Rapids, MI
4/05/2023 Beachland Ballroom – Cleveland, OH
4/06/2023 Ace Of Cups – Columbus, OH
4/07/2023 Lovedraft’s – Mechanicsburg, PA
4/08/2023 Sonia – Cambridge, MA
4/09/2023 Saint Vitus Bar – Brooklyn, NY
4/11/2023 Dingbatz – Clifton, NJ
4/13/2023 Decibel Metal & Beer Fest Pre-Party @ The Foundry – Philadelphia, PA

SATAN released their sixth full length album, Earth Infernal, via Metal Blade last April. Earth Infernal is a product of the times that birthed it and could only be the work of SATAN. Having churned out cutting edge heavy metal throughout the ‘80s – and reunited in 2011 – the record maintains the high standard of musicianship the band set long ago and it is perhaps their timeliest release. “For two years, the world has been preoccupied with politics and pandemics and while we were all looking the other way our planet has continued to get hotter,” said guitarist Russ Tippins upon the record’s release. “Our Earth is now infernally hot. Almost irreversibly so. We are on a one-way trip to Hell and dragging our children along with us. Yes, SATAN has something to say about global warming.” The album entered the German Charts at position #12, the highest chart entry ever for the band.

Preview and purchase Earth Infernal at THIS LOCATION.

Source: EARSPLIT PR

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IRON MAIDEN – The Future Past Tour 2023 – European Dates Announced

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, nwobhm with tags , , , , , , , , on October 7, 2022 by Metal Odyssey

From Ironmaiden.com:

Iron Maiden will be bringing a new tour to Europe in the Summer of 2023 including arena shows in the UK & Ireland. The Future Past Tour will feature previously unperformed songs from the band’s most recent studio album, Senjutsu along with a focus on 1986’s iconic Somewhere In Time record, plus other classic cuts.

The first shows to be announced are as follows:

June 2023
13  Tauron Arena, Krakow, POLAND – (On sale Fri Oct 14)
19  Hallenstadion, Zurich, SWITZERLAND – (On sale Thu Oct 13)
24  3Arena, Dublin, IRELAND – (On sale Fri Oct 14)
26  Ovo Hydro, Glasgow, SCOTLAND – (On sale Fri Oct 14)
28  First Direct Arena, Leeds, ENGLAND – (On sale Fri Oct 14)
30  AO Arena, Manchester, ENGLAND – (On sale Fri Oct 14)

July 2023
03 Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham, ENGLAND – (On sale Fri Oct 14)
04 Utilita Arena, Birmingham, ENGLAND – (On sale Fri Oct 14)
07 O2 Arena, London, ENGLAND – (On sale Fri Oct 14)
11 Ziggo Dome, Amsterdam, THE NETHERLANDS – (On sale Thu Oct 13)
13 Sportpaleis, Antwerp, BELGIUM – (On sale Thu Oct 13)
15 The Return of the Gods Festival, Milan, ITALY – (On sale now)

Further European dates for The Future Past Tour will be announced later. Keep up to date here.

Fan Club Presales begin Tuesday 11th October. Details here. Support for The Future Past Tour will be announced at a later date. Trooper VIP will be available at selected UK and European dates.

Steve Harris says,
“Following the release of our latest album, Senjutsu, we updated the current Legacy of the Beast Tour a little by opening the show with the first 3 songs from it, with the Japanese Palace stage set. As it doesn’t make a lot of sense to repeat this for a Senjutsu album tour, we thought about other options and we’ve decided to revisit Somewhere In Time as that tour didn’t feature in the various retrospective history tours we’ve played over the years. They were based on our 80’s concert videos and sadly we did not film that tour (blame the manager!!). We have had lots of requests from fans over the years for many tracks on it so we are now going to play them, plus of course a few others we know you will like! It will also be particularly satisfying to finally get to play some of the more epic tracks on Senjutsu, it’s been a long wait! 2023 is going to be an exciting time and we’re really looking forward to seeing everyone again in the UK, Ireland and around Europe”.

Manager, Rod Smallwood adds,
“This combination of the two albums we feel is very exciting. We know fans want to hear those epic cuts on Senjutsu for the first time live and we think that by combining it with an iconic album like Somewhere In Time it will make for another really special tour for fans old and new! Of course, for a new album tour in Europe and the UK we will go back largely to the relative intimacy of arenas and we know fans will be very happy about that too!”

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