The wait is over! Modern metal powerhouse REEPER, led by multi-instrumentalist and visionary Elias Andrada, have released their new explosive single and music video “Circuit Collapse” available today, March 3rd, across all streaming platforms and YouTube.
The music video, directed by Iván Mulero (OTHERSIDE PRODUCTIONS), captures the intensity of the band’s modern metal sound through a unique visual approach and a powerful narrative.
Elias Andrada shared on the single: “Circuit Collapse is a dark and introspective journey through mental collapse and redemption in the midst of chaos. With a melancholic and tense atmosphere, the song explores the internal struggle against despair and the search for meaning in the darkness. Through immersive soundscapes and lyrics that paint a city in flames and paths with no return, REEPER delivers an intense, cinematic experience.”
Elias’ single Photo by Eduard Kelel
“Circuit Collapse is not just a reflection of anxiety and existential void, but also an anthem of resilience, embracing the darkness, surrendering to it, and learning to breathe again. This single marks the first glimpse into REEPER’s upcoming album, solidifying their powerful and atmospheric sound in the modern metal scene. Special thanks, to all the crew, and our friend vocal performer Luis Ribeiro, from Ashes in the Ocean!”
“This music video redefines metal energy with stunning visuals and a powerful sound.”
Credits: Producer: Elias Andrada Composed by: REEPER
Just recently REEPER released his highly anticipated The Butterfly Effect Deluxe Edition – available now across all major digital platforms. Order it here: https://acortar.link/I1hKOP.
Sweden’s Viking metal heroes AMON AMARTH will join heavy metal legends Pantera for The Heaviest Tour Of The Summer! Produced by Live Nation, the US amphitheater tour begins on July 15th in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania and will wind its way through over two dozen cities, coming to a close on September 13th in West Palm Beach, Florida. Not to be missed, AMON AMARTH will be armed with as much of their infamous theater production the stage can handle.
AMON AMARTH comments, “We are beyond excited to hit the road with the mighty Pantera! Their music has shaped metal as we know it, and sharing the stage with them is an absolute honor. Get ready for a tour of pure, unrelenting heavy metal!”
Tickets are on sale now at amonamarth.com/tour. See all confirmed dates below.
AMON AMARTH w/ Pantera: 7/15/2025 The Pavilion at Star Lake – Burgettstown, PA 7/17/2025 Pine Knob Music Theatre – Clarkston, MI 7/19/2025 Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre – Tinley Park, IL 7/22/2025 Riverbend Music Center – Cincinnati, OH 7/23/2025 Blossom Music Center – Cuyahoga Falls, OH 7/25/2025 Hersheypark Stadium – Hershey, PA 7/26/2025 Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater – Wantagh, NY 7/28/2025 Broadview Stage at SPAC – Saratoga Springs, NY 7/29/2025 BankNH Pavilion – Gilford, NH 7/31/2025 PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ 8/02/2025 Xfinity Center – Mansfield, MA 8/03/2025 Xfinity Theatre – Hartford, CT 8/06/2025 American Family Insurance Amphitheater – Milwaukee, WI 8/07/2025 Target Center – Minneapolis, MN 8/20/2025 Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre – Salt Lake City, UT 8/22/2025 White River Amphitheatre – Auburn, WA 8/23/2025 Cascades Amphitheater – Ridgefield, WA 8/26/2025 Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre – Phoenix, AZ 8/27/2025 Kia Forum – Inglewood, CA 8/29/2025 T-Mobile Arena – Las Vegas, NV 8/31/2025 Isleta Amphitheater – Albuquerque, NM 9/02/2025 Germania Insurance Amphitheater – Austin, TX 9/03/2025 Dos Equis Pavillion – Dallas, TX 9/05/2025 Ruoff Music Center – Noblesville, IN 9/06/2025 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis, MO 9/08/2025 Coca-Cola Amphitheater – Birmingham, AL 9/10/2025 Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater – Virginia Beach, VA 9/11/2025 Coastal Credit Union Park at Walnut Creek – Raleigh, NC 9/13/2025 iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre – West Palm Beach, FL
AMON AMARTH’s latest US journey follows their hugely successful Metal Crushes All Tour 2024 which included a monumental raid at the historic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Denver plus arena stops in Portland, Vancouver, Quebec City, Asheville, Tampa, and Anaheim as well as 2022’s The Great Heathen Tour which saw the band bring their full European production to arena shows in Los Angeles, Montreal, and New York. The tour also marked the first time an extreme metal band headlined the iconic Kia Forum.
AMON AMARTH continues to tour in support of their critically adored The Great Heathen Army full-length. Recorded with esteemed studio guru Andy Sneap and released in 2022, the record represents another bold leap forward for the band, as their trademark sound undergoes yet another skillful, evolutionary overhaul, both lyrically and musically. From the noisily rabble-rousing “Find A Way Or Make One” and the pummeling, pugilistic “Get In The Ring” to the cinematic squall of the title track, The Great Heathen Army encapsulates the essence of this legendary band, while still allowing acres of space for new ideas.
Formed in Tumba, Sweden, in 1992, AMON AMARTH has forged an extraordinary legacy over three decades of thunderous, anthemic metal, all rich in the magical imagery of Viking history, folklore and culture. With albums like 2008’s widely acclaimed Twilight Of The Thunder God and 2016’s conceptual triumph Jomsviking, the Swedes have been consistent standard bearers for heavy metal as a life-affirming and communal experience, armed with a seemingly endless stream of instant classic songs.
Finland’s hard rocking Wishing Well have released new music for the first time after their Sin And Shame album, that came out in March 2023. “Boys Will Be Boys” is a simple good mood rocker, made seriously tongue-in-cheek and in good spirit to celebrate rock music and pure joy and camaraderie of playing in a band. This positive and cheerful song is a rare release from the band, who usually write more serious and complex songs. The song is released together with a music video, recorded at Magnusborg Studios in Porvoo, filmed and edited by Jussi Koskinen.
“Boys is an old song that goes way back but we wanted to release something in between albums and this song is perfect for that. First we thought it’s too simple and silly but when we worked on it and it took off like a rocket to the moon we decided to give it a go. Somebody then came up with the idea of asking previous Wishing Well vocalists to sing the gang vocals and when they agreed and even Graham Bonnet promised to join we knew it’ll work out great. We decided to shoot the video while in the studio and we had a great time. We’re pleased with the result and the song is also good fun to play live”, says Anssi Korkiakoski, guitar player and songwriter of the band.
“Things should not always be too serious, at the end of the day it’s all about doing what you love, together with your friends. We’re all old metalheads and hard rockers, we share the same thoughts and memories about music, from early years to ‘80s metal and beyond. It’s great that we can do our thing together and share it with each other and our audience as well. This song is a homage to all of us childlike rockers, music lovers and band musicians. There are many of us, naturally lots of girls and women too, despite the song title”, says Korkiakoski.
Composition & Lyrics by Anssi Korkiakoski
The song is released under Wishing Well & The Wheelers And Dealers, since the choir with its old school veterans plays an important role in the song.
At the moment the band is working on their fifth album, due to be released in the spring of 2026. Wishing Well will perform live at On The Rocks Club in Helsinki on the 27th of March. For more news updates visit their social media channels.
Wishing Well are: Pepe Tamminen – vocals Arto Teppo – Hammond-organ Matti Kotkavuori – bass Juha Kivikanto – drums Anssi Korkiakoski – guitar
Wheelers And Dealers choir are: Rick Becker Graham Bonnet Rafael Castillo Peter James Goodman
Set for release on March 28th, 2025, via Aesthetic Death, the fourth album by US doom noise entity THE SLUMBERING reaches an inevitable convergence, where the sinister, drone and hypnotic sound has merged with doomsday scenarios and an endtime conclusion.
The only glimmer of hope within their music is found in the prospect that humankind is quickly reaching its (un)natural end; that it can exact no further harm. There is an ultimate calm in the knowledge any clock will tick no more and that all we will see is what the next realm brings forth.
The track “Chapel Of The Damned” is now streaming at THIS LOCATION.
Italian melancholic dark metal SHORES OF NULL announce their first leg of of 2025 tour dates across Europe that will feature a combination of festival appearances and indoor shows between Italy and Germany.
Shores of Null 2025 Tour Dates: 03/01 • Journey Fest VI @ Spazio Webo – Pesaro w/ Deadly Carnage, Ghostheart Nebula, Built-in Obsolescence Band, Lilinanna 3/14 • Alchemica Music Club – Bologna w/ Deadly Carnage, Built-in Obsolescence Band, Eva Can’t 4/30 • Klubhaus – Saalfeld w/ Décembre Noir, Praise The Plague 5/1 • TBA 5/2 • Walpurgisnacht Vol. IV – Berlin w/ And Oceans, Heretoir, Décembre Noir 5/11 • Isola Rock – Verona w/ Dark Lunacy 6/15 • Arena Alpe Adria – Lignano Sabbiadoro w/ In Flames, Lacuna Coil
In additional news, Shores of Null will be unraveling a live album for May 2025. Entitled “Beauty Over Europe”,the live record features 10 tracks that were recorded during their monumental 2023 European tour with Swallow The Sun, Draconian, and Avatarium. Throughout that tour, Shores of Null performed 35 shows across 18 countries, including Norway, Denmark, Germany, the UK, Ireland, France, Italy, Switzerland, Netherlands, and Hungary, bringing their critically acclaimed albumThe Loss Of Beauty to the stage.
The live recordings, captured in the cities of Leipzig, Munich, Aschaffenburg, Budapest, and Belfast, preserve the raw and emotive energy of their performances. Each track reflects the band’s ability to blend melancholic melodies with crushing heaviness, offering fans a visceral live experience.
“Beauty Over Europe” is both a celebration of the tour and a gift to all fans of the band. Exactly two years after that unforgettable journey, this live albumoffers a chance to relive the emotional intensity and true essence of Shores Of Null’s live performances.
Guitarist Gabriele Giaccari comments:
“This tour was an incredible journey, the longest in our career, and a true milestone for Shores Of Null. As the promotional tour for The Loss Of Beauty, our latest and most acclaimed album to date, it was an honor to bring these songs to life across 35 shows in 18 countries. Sharing the stage with monumental bands like Swallow The Sun and Draconian—huge inspirations for our music—was unforgettable. Despite the melancholy of their sound, they’re some of the most fun and genuine people we’ve met, and by the end of this epic journey, we were proud to call them friends.
We owe special thanks to our incredible crew—Petri, Matti, Mikko, and Tero—who ensured everything ran seamlessly and made this experience unforgettable. To pay homage to this extraordinary chapter, we decided to produce a live album. Recorded during key moments of the tour, it captures the essence of these unforgettable performances and is dedicated to all the people who supported us live and shared these magical moments with us.”
Watch a live video clip from their tour stop in Aschaffenburg, Germany performing “The Last Flower” – https://youtu.be/w-Hq69KG2RM
Setlist: 1. Transitory (Live intro) 2. Destination Woe (Live in Leipzig) 3. Nothing Left To Burn (Live in Leipzig) 4. Quiescent (Live in Munich) 5. The Last Flower (Live in Aschaffenburg) 6. Black Drapes For Tomorrow (Live in Budapest) 7. A Nature in Disguise (Live in Munich) 8. Darkness Won’t Take Me (Live in Belfast) 9. My Darkest Years (Live in Aschaffenburg) 10. Blazing Sunlight (Live Outro)
Live Recording: Matti Kynsijärvi Mixing and Mastering: Marco Mastrobuono at Bloom Recording Studios
The Loss of Beauty is Shores Of Null’s fourth album and follows the acclaimed “Beyond The Shores (On Death And Dying)”, unanimously considered by fans and critics as one of the Doom Metal gems of recent years. The lyrics celebrate beauty in imperfection and transience and are meant to be an invitation to seek beauty in little things, especially those unexpected and ephemeral.
Stylistically, The Loss of Beauty continues along the sulcus set forth by “Quiescence” and “Black Drapes For Tomorrow”, its melancholic dark metal with a wide range of influences, from gothic metal to doom metal and melodic black/death metal, with frequent use of vocal harmonies and deep growls.
The album consists of 13 songs, while the LP version only contains 11, the two extra tracks are bonus tracks that can be found on the CD version as well as on the streaming platforms. Dark and heavy, tinged with feelings of despair and melancholy, The Loss Of Beauty was released on March 24th, 2023, and is recommended for fans of Swallow The Sun, Borknagar, and Paradise Lost.
We’re pleased to have a band like Haxprocess join the Transcending Obscurity family. Their brand of progressive death metal is both unconventional and unpredictable but nonetheless satisfying for any fan of death metal. They’ve taken their music to another level on their ambitious new album; their approach remains bold and innovative and fans looking for challenging yet heavy progressive death metal music won’t be disappointed in the least. Listen to their 11-min. album opener here – https://youtu.be/pNBT0I5aBHE
Band’s statement: “Haxprocess is thrilled to join Transcending Obscurity‘s amazing roster. Kunal is one of the most hard-working and passionate individuals in the world of extreme metal, and we are extremely happy to be working with him. This partnership will allow Haxprocess to fully convey our ideas of exploratory death metal like never before, and we are so excited for what’s to come! Again, big thanks to Kunal for everything he does.”
HAXPROCESS: Lothar Mallea – Guitar and vocals Shane Williamson – Guitar Davis Leader – Bass Adam Robinson – Drums
Artwork by Juanjo Castellano (Ritual Fog, Typhonian, Shrine of Denial)
Italian funeral death doom entity TETRAMORPHE IMPURE will unveil its debut album The Sunset of Being on April 18th 2025 via Aesthetic Death.
The album track “Night Chants” is now streaming HERE.
Hailing from the Alpine north of Italy, TETRAMORPHE IMPURE is the creation of Damien, an experienced musician and former member of Mortuary Drape. After a series of underground releases, TETRAMORPHE IMPURE emerge from years of dormancy to bring forth its first full-length creation.
Melding the profound weight of funeral doom, old school death metal and early doom-death. Monolithic and crushing in it’s sonic core,The Sunset of Being brings forth vast soundscapes draped in despondent, shuddering riffwork.
Both nostalgic and reflective in its essence, TETRAMORPHE IMPURE create a brooding, despondent atmosphere, evoking the spirit of the early 90’s through the lens of funeral death doom and old school death metal.
As Damien explains, “…this album is a procession through darker corners of human experience. We intend to submerge the listener in a meditative state where they can reflect on the transient nature of existence, its desolation and dread. Work on these songs has taken over two years, with a focus on intentionally capturing the right feel and atmosphere in each moment. I would spend days experimenting with sounds until every passage had the raw intensity that I was aiming for. Bands like Decomposed, Disembowelment, Dusk, Evoken, Mournful Congregation, and Esoteric have left a big mark on my way of making music. Yet the inspiration of bands such as Dead Can Dance (especially ‘Within the Realm of a Dying Sun’) and Swans, plus being a huge fan of early Swedish and Finnish death metal – Demigod, Demilich, Convulse, Abhorrence, Gorement, Crematory, etc – are quite evident in our new album, adding a contrasting and primal edge to the sound.”
Track-list:
1 – Forsaken Light 2 – Night Chants 3 – Spirit Of Gravity 4 – The Sunset Of Being
The Sunset of Being was co-produced, mixed and mastered by Alex Sedin.
For fans of: Evoken, early My Dying Bride, Decomposed
Following ten years of silence after the release of their debut album The Embers of the Stars and the untimely death of vocalist Steven, UK-based atmospheric black metal trio AHAMKARA returns with a new lineup and new album The Harrow of the Lost, an unflinching exploration of the transformative nature of grief.
The band has shared a stream for the album track “Our Scars Shall Abide in the Thaw.” The exclusive premiere for the song comes via Decibel Magazine. Listen to “Our Scars Shall Abide in the Thaw” now at this location.
The Harrow of the Lost is due out April 25 on BindruneRecords. Pre-order the album at: shop.bindrunerecordings.com
The Harrow of the Lost track listing:
The Circle of Remembrance
Our Scars Shall Abide in the Thaw
Channelling Grief
Ordeal of Ascension
AHAMKARA: Michael Blenkarn – Vocals. Guitars, Austin Lunn – Drums Alexandra Blenkarn-Durning – Synth
An emotionally charged and fiercely personal record, The Harrow of the Lost takes the AHAMKARA sound in a more complex and tormented direction, encompassing existential rage, nihilistic despair, and all in between. Both rawer and more organic in sound, intensified by the electrifying drum work of new member Austin Lunn (Panopticon), and scaling greater peaks of Emperial ambition than ever before.
The album integrates the expansive reach of the Cascadian black metal sound with the densely detailed savagery of classic Emperor and the aching melancholy of early Anathema to produce a deeply involving journey of genre-transcending atmospheric metal.
Completed by a heartfelt and uncompromising vocal performance from founder member Michael and the nuanced, evocative synth work of Alexandra (also of labelmates Nemorous), this is a journey into the scorched earth landscapes of bereavement that no follower of the Bindrune family should miss.
French power metal band Kingcrown is proud to announce the release of their exclusive new single, “Rockstar Dechue” today, February 28th, 2025 via Rockshots Records. Recorded as a special gift for the fans who backed their Nova Atlantis crowdfunding campaign, this mid-tempo track encapsulates the band’s signature blend of powerful riffs, soaring melodies and evocative storytelling.
What sets “Rockstar Dechue” apart is its exceptionally crafted lyrics in French; a rare and bold choice in Kingcrown’s discography. This unique element not only pays homage to the band’s roots but also infuses the track with an added layer of cultural depth and sophistication.
Exclusively created for their most dedicated supporters, “Rockstar Dechue” is both a heartfelt thank you and a statement of Kingcrown’s unwavering commitment to innovation and musical evolution. The track reaffirms their place in the metal scene, bridging epic tradition with a fresh, contemporary twist.
Moreover, the album Nova Atlantis continues to be a resounding success among critics and fans alike, even months after its release, proving the exceptional quality of Kingcrown’s material in today’s power metal landscape.
Track-list: 1. The Magic Stone 2. Nova Atlantis 3. Real or Fantasy 4. Guardian Angels 5. Letter to Myself 6. Judgement Day 7. A Long Way to Valhalla 8. Souls of Travelers 9. Utopia Metropolis 10. When Stars Are Aligned 11. Endless Journey
Produced by Simone Mularoni (DGM), Nova Atlantis represents a bold evolution for Kingcrown, blending their influences from Iron Maiden, Symphony X and Helloween with fresh energy and maturity. Each track takes listeners on a journey through myths, legends and reflections on human nature, making Nova Atlantis a must-hear album for fans of power and melodic metal.
With Nova Atlantis Kingcrown brings fans a sound that is both melodic and powerful, and a story that transports them to a realm of epic legends and timeless mysteries.
Stream “Rockstar Dechue” on all major platforms starting February 28th, 2025, and join Kingcrown on this exciting new chapter.
Canadian deathcore band, A Scar For The Wicked (ASFTW), have released a new guitar playthrough video for their latest track “Drowned In Gluttony,” off their 2024 album, Acolythus. This release follows the album’s success which hit the shelves last November 7th, and it continues to deliver the intense and raw energy that the band is known for.
The playthrough video, featuring the song’s third track, captures the thematic essence of gluttony and madness depicted in the song’s lyrics. It tells the haunting tale of a literary writer consumed by his past terrors, using Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling line, “I became insane with long intervals of horrible sanity,” to portray his dark descent into insanity. The video showcases the band’s guitarists blindfolded, a testament to their exceptional skill and the song’s intense emotion. Their blindfolded performance not only highlights their technical mastery but also adds a visual depth to the themes of blindness and madness that pervade the track.
Musically, “Drowned In Gluttony” kicks off with a potent, heavy riff setting a somber and powerful tone. It progresses into intricate guitar work and concludes with a compelling solo, emphasizing melodic complexity and the band’s signature sound. The track’s breakdown provides a gripping moment of contrast, enhancing the overall intensity of the composition.
Fans of A Scar For The Wicked can watch the new playthrough video HERE and experience the gripping combination of complex guitar riffs and deep thematic content that the band consistently brings to their music.
Line-Up: Nick Rodgers – Drums Joe Moon – Guitar Adam Semler – Guitar Andre Dubien – Vocals James Kassis – Bass
Track Listing: 1. Seven Wraiths – 3:15 2. The Ophidian Offspring – 3:24 3. Drowned In Gluttony – 3:27 4. Golden Touch Of Eternity – 3:50 5. Despicable Existence – 3:03 6. Acolythus – 4:21 7. Into A Coalescent Damnation – 3:25 8. Sacrificial Genocide – 5:03 9. Son Of Dawn – 4:10
Acolythus Credits: Producer: Joe Moon/Christian Donaldson Recording Studio: Dark Moon Productions / Christian Donaldson Engineer: Joe Moon / Christian Donaldson Mixing and Mastering: Christian Donaldson Album Cover Artist: Joe Moon
About A SCAR FOR THE WICKED: Based out of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, the ensemble formed in 2011, drawing primary influences from the likes of THE BLACK DHALIA MURDER, DIMMU BORGIR, THE ZENITH PASSAGE, and BELPHEGOR, and the gory blood-soaked realms of horror. The following year saw the release of the debut EP Scars, with subsequent EPs The Necrobutcher and The Unholy landing in 2014 and 2018 respectively. Across their career, the band have have brought their unyielding energy to festivals around their home state, and notably have shared stages with heavyweight acts including WHITECHAPEL, THY ART IS MURDER, BORN OF OSIRIS, ARCHSPIRE, and CHELSEA GRIN.
Photo credit: Linda Florin L to R: Andrey Smirnov (guitars), Udo Dirkschneider (vocals), Sven Dirkschneider (drums), Fabian “Dee” Dammers (guitars), Peter Baltes (bass)
40 years of Balls To The Wall: This milestone anniversary of ACCEPT’s iconic album simply couldn’t remain uncelebrated by DIRKSCHNEIDER, U.D.O.’s incarnation to pay tribute to the musical past of their frontman Udo Dirkschneider. Except for releasing two live albums, DIRKSCHNEIDER had never been a recording band, but that has changed today as they are releasing the reimagining of the mentioned cult album, titled Balls To The Wall Reloaded, through Reigning Phoenix Music. Gathering a top-notch selection of guest vocalists consisting of old companions but also of musicians from newer generations, the re-recording highlights the unbroken influence of the album on both old and young metalheads worldwide.
To celebrate, DIRKSCHNEIDER are not only performing the classic album in its entirety during their current European tour. Today, the group have even released a music video for the track “London Leatherboys,” which they could win no one better than British metal icon Biff Byford, the singer of SAXON, for. Complementing Udo as if it was the original version, Byford puts his stamp on the much-loved hit song with his unmistakable vocals. The accompanying video takes fans on the road and gives them an insight into DIRKSCHNEIDER’s ongoing Balls To The Wall anniversary tour, which also cements the continuous passion for Balls To The Wall, leading the group to many sold out and packed places across the continent.
“The re-recording of “London Leatherboys” with Biff Byford was something very special. Biff and I have a long history together – I’ve already been rocking the stages with him back in the 80s. It was great to work together again on this song. Biff’s powerful voice brings a new intensity to this classic, and it feels like we’re reviving our own heavy metal history,” states ‘the voice’ himself, Udo Dirkschneider.
01. Balls To The Wall [feat. Joakim Brodén of SABATON] 02. London Leatherboys [feat. Biff Byford of SAXON] 03. Fight It Back [feat. Mille Petrozza of KREATOR] 04. Head Over Heels [feat. Nils Molin of DYNAZTY/AMARANTHE] 05. Losing More Than You’ve Ever Had [feat. Michael Kiske of HELLOWEEN] 06. Love Child [feat. Ylva Eriksson of BROTHERS OF METAL] 07. Turn Me On [feat. Danko Jones] 08. Losers And Winners [feat. Dee Snider of TWISTED SISTER] 09. Guardian Of The Night [feat. Tim “Ripper” Owens of KK’s PRIEST, formerly of JUDAS PRIEST] 10. Winter Dreams [feat. Doro Pesch]
Formats: – CD-digipak + patch bundle [RPM EU excl.] – CD-digipak – jewelcase-CD – various coloured 1LP vinyl (‘guardian of the night,’ ‘red hot marbled,’ ‘winter blue’) – digital
Avant-garde extreme metal act TRIPTYKON, the group fronted by singer/guitarist Tom Gabriel Warrior (Celtic Frost / Hellhammer / Triumph Of Death), announce long overdue vinyl re-press versions of their legendary first two albums EparisteraDaimones (2010) and MelanaChasmata (2014) via Prowling Death Records / Century Media Records.
Proven to be genre-redefining, modern milestones and more than ever relevant for the extreme Metal movement, the new TRIPTYKON vinyl versions will be available in their original packaging with cover art by H.R. Giger, as Gatefold 2LP editions on exclusive coloured 180g vinyl, each including two posters, printed inner sleeves (and 16 page LP booklet for Melana Chasmata) on May 2nd, 2025 in the following limited variants:
Megadeth Cyber Army – Presale tickets & VIP packages are on sale now! We’re stoked to join Disturbed for The Sickness 25th Anniversary Tour this fall. We’ll be joining Disturbed for 17 dates across Europe & the UK, starting on September 28.
Public tickets go on sale this FRIDAY at 10am local.
DISTURBED With Special Guest MEGADETH 2025 European Tour Dates:
Sep 28: Copenhagen Royal Arena, Denmark Oct 01: Dusseldorf PSD Bank Dome, Germany Oct 03: Stuttgart Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle, Germany Oct 04: Zurich Hallenstadion, Switzerland Oct 06: Budapest Arena, Hungary Oct 07: Prague O2 Arena, Czech Republic Oct 10: Krakow Tauron Arena, Poland Oct 12: Paris Zenith, France Oct 14: Amsterdam Ziggo Dome, Netherlands Oct 15: Brussels Forest National Arena, Belgium Oct 17: Munich Olympiahalle, Germany Oct 18: Berlin Velodrome, Germany Oct 20: Birmingham Utilita Arena, UK
Oct 22: Dublin 3Arena, Ireland Oct 24: Manchester AO Arena, UK Oct 26: London The O2, UK Oct 28: Glasgow OVO Hydro, UK
Seattle metal outfit LACABRA – whose unique blend of blackened death metal and groove metal, release their third video for the new single “Enemy” taken from the group’s forthcoming debut album, out May 9.
Says vocalist Lance Neatherlin of the song, “’Enemy’ is basically a fuck you to cancel culture, but the concept is a Seraphim angel being cast out of heaven and being attacked by other angels for his beliefs. Everybody is entitled to their opinion, and we should focus on what we have in common instead of what we disagree on.” The video was directed by Zechariah Valette (M.O.B. Studios) and edited by Andrew Notsch (Hollowdusk) and can be seen HERE: https://youtu.be/_vvFCE7JcCI
The debut was produced by LACABRA and Gwen Kerjan (Loudblast, Anthares, Chaoseum) and mastered by King Diamond guitarist Andy LaRocque. The cover art was created by Nestor Avalos (Bloodbath, Rotting Christ, Hecate Enthroned) with band logo by Christian Spzajdel (Emperor, Borknagar, Moonspell). Lacabra is set for release May 9, 2025, and pre-orders are now available at https://lnk.to/lacabra including the Crystal-Clear Vinyl (limited to 300 copies) and CD.
The Seattle based metal outfit LACABRA, which rose from a previous band LOCISTELLER and out of the ashes of the Covid-19 pandemic, brings together the talents of Lance Neatherlin (Lead Vocals), Eric Snyder (Guitar/Vocals), Eric Weber (Bass), Michael Anthony (Guitar), and Richie Sather (Drums). The LOCISTELLER lineup transformed into LACABRA minus founding member Didier Almounzi (Dragonforce, Destroyer 666). Neatherlin and Snyder (also key members) knew this band was something special and couldn’t be wasted, thus went on to forge a more straightforward and punishing approach with the music. All of them have been tried and tested in other bands, but it’s fair to say that in LACABRA they’ve caught lightning in a bottle.
The band’s eclectic influences range from traditional heavy metal, dark wave, black metal as well as 1990’s melodic death metal, which they interweave seamlessly throughout their songs in a unique and purely original way. Their live shows are crushingly heavy and intense with dueling lead guitars and stage presence that rival any band out there today. Their performances and unique sound have garnered them a reputation as a must-see band in the Pacific Northwest (US) and beyond, having shared the stage with bands such as GOATWHORE, CRYPTA, DESTRUCTION, SWALLOW THE SUN, ABIGAIL WILLIAMS, NERVOSA, and more.
After a very successful French tour with legendary French thrashers ANTHARES last year, LACABRA is setting up another French tour with them in October. On top of that, the band will be doing mini runs around the Pacific Northwest, including a show tonight with CAVALERA, NECROT, and DEAD HEAT. Many more touring plans are in the works so stayed tuned!
Tour Dates:
2/26 – El Corazon – Seattle, Washington (w/Cavalera, Necrot, Dead Heat)
3/1 – Kraken Bar – Seattle, WA w/ Vanishment
3/14 – El Corazon – Seattle, WA w/ Year of the Cobra
After thirteen years of silence, an unsettling sound that is strangely familiar yet somehow even more haunted re-emerges from the Arkansas depths. There is no mistake as to what this is. RWAKE has released a new transmission. The Return Of Magik, set for release on March 14th via Relapse Records, has arrived.
Today, RWAKE shares The Return Of Magik’s second single and opening track, “You Swore We’d Always Be Together.”
Watch a visualizer for the track HERE. Listen and presave it on all streaming platforms HERE.
Years have now fed into an album that reaches into a swirling, cosmic unknown –RWAKE has grown, and the perspective of the material has shifted accordingly. Overwhelming at its peak and haunting during moments of respite, The Return Of Magik is undeniably RWAKE. Every movement feels like an emotionally engrossing journey. Arrangements carefully and thoughtfully built in layers over a period of years lend mystique and a feeling of building toward a cathartic release. There is no box into which the material might fit other than one with the band’s name on it.
Watch the band’s previously released video for “The Return Of Magik” HERE.
The Return Of Magik will be released on CD, LP, and digital formats. Find preorders at Relapse.com HERE.
Additionally, RWAKE has announced their first shows of 2025 around the release of The Return Of Magik including a hometown release show on March 15th.
Recorded in early 2024 at East End Sounds in Hensley, Arkansas, The Return Of Magik introduces RWAKE’s new lead guitarist Austin Sublett with a barrage of shredded solos suited to the angular, progressive metal riffing of the album’s most jaw-clenching moments, while presenting a through-line of molten, immersive ambience. The opener “You Swore We’d Always Be Together” – already a fixture of live sets and the expansive sprawl of “Distant Constellations And The Psychedelic Incarceration” move with cruelty and grace alike. Foreboding, syncopated riffs sway against Moog-driven space and guttural bellows. The Return Of Magik’s songs stand alone as individualized post-metallic blends of genres.
RWAKE remains dually fronted; Chris Terry’s powerful vocals lay against Brittany Fugate’s visceral screams. Jeff Morgan returns to the drum kit, in addition to acoustic guitar and 12-string bass. Bassist/noisemaker Reid Raley, Sublett, and fellow guitarist John Judkins set an instrumental backdrop that is vast and engrossing in itself – quiet, contemplative passages often explode into gut-wrenching, doomed out distortions. The Return Of Magik, which features artwork by Loni Gillum of Minerva’s Menagerie and RWAKE, burns brighter and beyond the ferocity of the band’s already storied catalog.
Although the Magik may be bleak, the manner in which RWAKE revels in it can only be called a celebration.
RWAKE: C.T. – vocals, words, theme Reid – bass guitars, distortion John – guitars, lap + pedal steel, 12-string bass Austin – guitars Brittany – energy peddler, keys and a microphone Jeff – drums, acoustic guitar, 12-string bass
“…Psychedelic Incarceration” written and spoken by Jim “Dandy” Mangrum, February 17th, 2024 in Black Oak, Arkansas.
Boston progressive death unit PATHOGENIC will hit the road this weekend in support of their new album, Crowned in Corpses. The band will be joined by technical metal band Leylines (members of Through the Eyes of the Dead and ex-The Contortionist).
The tour starts March 1 in Nashville. Dates are as follows.
3/1 – DRKMTTR – Nashville, TN 3/2 – Culture Shock – Atlanta, GA 3/3 – The Milestone – Charlotte, NC 3/4 – Chapel of Bones – Raleigh, NC 3/5 – The Metro – Baltimore, MD 3/6 – The Nail – Ardmore, PA 3/7 – The Woodshop – Brooklyn, NY 3/8 – The Middle East, Upstairs – Boston, MA
PATHOGENIC and SkepsisRecordings have teamed with Ghost Cult Magazine to give fans a chance to win a Crowned in Corpses vinyl/t-shirt bundle. The winner will receive a limited edition, red and orange variant of the album, along with a t-shirt featuring the artwork.
To enter, visit Ghost Cult Magazine on Instagram and drop a comment on the post. Get full details and contest rules at GhostCultMag.com.
Crowned in Corpses is out now on Skepsis Recordings. The album marks the band’s first full-length release in over half a decade, promising a bold evolution of their signature brand of progressive tech death, while retaining the intensity that has defined the band for years.
Watch the official music videos for the album’s title track and “Mass Grave Memory” on PATHOGENIC’s YouTube channel.
Crowned in Corpses was produced by Raymond Marte (Moon Tooth), Anthony Lopardo (Loss Becomes), and ourselves. Raymond Marte mixed and mastered the record. Crowned in Corpses music video was shot by Nick Court of Killing It Entertainment.
PATHOGENIC: Jake Burns – vocals Chris Gardino – guitars Justin Licht – guitars Dan Leahy – bass Tyler Montaquila – drums
Out of Boston’s depths emerges PATHOGENIC, a force unshackled from hiatus and reborn with Crowned in Corpses. Over 42 punishing minutes, this progressive death metal quintet weaves together labyrinthine riffs, relentless rhythms, and chilling visions of a decaying world.
In 2022, the band’s resurgence was ignited when original vocalist Jake Burns and new drummer Tyler Montaquila joined forces with guitarists Chris Gardino, Justin Licht, and bassist Dan Leahy. Together, they’ve forged a sound that is ferocious, intricate, and unapologetically heavy, delivering metal that demands to be heard.
PATHOGENIC has shared stages with legends like Suffocation, Revocation, and The Faceless, and has annihilated crowds at the New England Metal and Hardcore Festival and RPM Fest. Known for their high-octane live performances, the band’s energy and command leave audiences with no choice but to headbang furiously.
Oulu (FI) – The self-titled debut album from Finnish Heavy Metal trio, Caballero, is out now digitally and streaming on Bandcamp, as well as on vinyl and cassette formats in Europe via Gates of Hell Records. North American distribution for physical formats begins March 7, but can be ordered directly from cruzdelsurmusic.com/store and Bandcamp.
Get ready for some true, underground classic Finnish metal! Caballero’s triumphant debut blends old-school metal mastery with timeless power metal, reminiscent of early Jag Panzer, Judas Priest and Omen!
The origins of Finland’s Caballero trace back to 2009 when vocalist/guitarist Aguirre and drummer Pizarro teamed up to play metal in the vein of Brocas Helm, Manilla Road and Cirith Ungol. However, their first iteration was short-lived. After writing a handful of songs and playing one gig, Caballero was placed in hibernation mode until Aguirre got the urge to resurrect his compositions and properly record them. Bassist Alvarado joined the fold, a full-length album was written and a deal with Gates of Hell Records was summoned. Now, in 2025, Caballero makes its proper entrance into the metal underground with their self-titled debut album.
Recorded in July 2024 at Soundmix Studios in Oulu, Finland and produced by Mika Pohjola, Caballero, with the exception of the majority of the vocals, was tracked during a single weekend. Furthermore, the songs were played live in the studio, except for solos and one additional track of rhythm guitars.
Also adding to the album’s luster, the vocals and the mixing were done during a number of sessions that usually started around midnight and finished in the early morning hours, nearly causing some of the band members to die of sleep deprivation in the process. (No members of Caballero were harmed while making this album!)
Caballero does indeed feature songs that stretch back to 2009 and 2010, including “Caballero,” “The Moor-Slayer,” and roughly half of “Lightning Conquest.” Yet the bulk of the album features material from the current formation of Caballero composed from 2020 to 2023, which helps account for its dark, obscure brand of power metal that capably blends the likes of early Jag Panzer, Tyrant and Omen with the aforementioned trio of Brocas Helm, Manilla Road and Cirith Ungol.
The album’s seven cuts conceptually tie together the Spanish conquest of the Aztec Empire, drawing from that exact point in history as well as Aztec mythology. Ultimately, though, the songs are about warfare, which can be seen as a divine calling and a route to immortality for the brutal warriors on both sides of the conflict. Engla Jansson created the artwork. The central figure is Mictlantecuhtli, the Aztec God of Death, looming over the two sides of the conflict, which captures an essential part of what the album is about.
Over 15 years in the making, Caballero instantly places Caballero in league with fellow Finnish classic metal underground heroes Chevalier, Emissary and Lord Fist. And, if this description from Aguirre doesn’t whet your appetite, nothing will: This album sounds like a battlefield, smells of blood and sweat and torments you with terrors both physical and metaphysical.
Track Listing:
The Moor-Slayer
Caballero
Sorcery Above the Lake of the Water Dog
Lightning Conquest 5/ Mortally Wounded, Counting the Galaxies
Oakland, California-based crossover faction DOOMSDAY presents their new single, “Never Known Peace,” now streaming everywhere. The incinerating new song is the title track to the band’s debut LP, nearing release in March.
Formed in 2018 by members from different parts of the Bay Area metal and hardcore scene, DOOMSDAY delivers a crushing brew of crossover/thrash with divebomb-fueled intensity. Following several demos and singles and heavy live attacks throughout the Bay Area and beyond, the band entered the international spotlight with the 2022 release of their Depictions Of Chaos EP.
DOOMSDAY toured across the West Coast with Upon Stone, Extinguish, Mutually Assured Destruction, Darkness Everywhere, and more, honing their already deadly craft to incinerating new levels of precision and aggression, which now shows through on the succinct slam of their eponymous EP, released in 2023 to critical praise and resulting in more live opportunities.
Now, DOOMSDAY is finally prepared to unload their debut LP, Never Known Peace, a record which sees the band further embracing their thrash metal and crossover influences and delivering an all-out shredding thrash salvo. Ten ripping tracks that surge with the energy of the thrash metal bedrock that lines their Bay Area hometown like it’s 1986. Technical flair and spiraling divebomb-laden precision fuels the percussive riff assault.
Never Known Peace was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Zack Ohren at Sharkbite Studios (Machine Head, Suffocation, Darkness Everywhere), and features guest solos on “Holy Justice” and “Remnants Of Spite” by Andrew Lee (Ripped To Shreds). The record is completed with cover artwork by Spencer Davie, layout by Isaiah Castillo, and photography by Chris Johnston. Fans of Nuclear Assault, Power Trip, Exodus, Enforced, Municipal Waste, Testament, early-Metallica, DOOMSDAY’s Never Known Peace is a must-hear record.
Vocalist Charlie D. states, “I wanted this song to reflect how I felt being at my lowest while still having the most ass-beater song we’ve ever written. I don’t want to be a metal band that is afraid to talk about our most vulnerable moments. The feeling of being irredeemable, of being beyond saving and wanting to end it all is something we’ve all felt in some way or another; having this inner turmoil, never knowing any peace, and feeling like you’ve always have and will be this way. We got really inspired by Chaos A.D. by Sepultura with this track, especially by “Propaganda,” and we wanted to channel the energy of that song, and I definitely feel like we delivered. Having something that you can both headbang and mosh to is the D-Day motto.”
Stream DOOMSDAY’s Never Known Peace now at Bandcamp HERE and YouTube HERE.
Never Known Peace will be released on all digital platforms, on CD, and on LP March 28th. Preorders for all formats and other new merch are posted at the Creator-Destructor shop HERE and Bandcamp where “The Outlaw” is also streaming HERE.
DOOMSDAY is booking tour dates in support of the album including a run with labelmates Iron Cross currently in the works. A release show for Never Known Peace is confirmed for April 13th with Age Of Apocalypse, Iron Front, and more.
DOOMSDAY Live:
4/13/2025 Neck Of The Woods – San Francisco, CA *release show w/ Age Of Apocalypse, Natural Human Instinct, Despize, Cross Of Disbelief, Iron Front
Observers of The Inevitable the highly anticipated debut album by Norwegian death metallers CELESTIAL SCOURGE, set for release this Friday, is now streaming in an exclusive premiere at Toilet Ov Hell. Dive into the crushing brutality and intricate darkness of their latest offering before its official drop!
The album is due due out February 28th 2025 via Time To Kill Records!
Following their explosive 2023 debut EP, “Dimensions Unfurled”, the band is ready to take their sound to the next level. Brace yourselves for a sonic journey that will push the boundaries of technical death metal into the uncharted realms of the cosmos.
Tracklist:
The Advent of Deities
Vessels
Exterminated
Wandering Waste of Oxygen
Insectoid Evisceration
The Optic Chiasm
Assembling Deformities
Ancient Forms
Founded in 2021 by bassist Stian Gundersen, CELESTIAL SCOURGE has already carved out a name for themselves with their relentless energy and unparalleled musicianship. Their sound is a brilliant blend of haunting growls, guitars wielded with malicious precision, thunderous bass lines, and drumming so fast it challenges the speed of light. It’s a musical onslaught inspired by the vast mysteries of space and the terrifying beauty of its dark corners.
The band’s line-up features members with a pedigree in some of the most revered names in underground extreme metal, including Blood Red Throne, Deception, Ruun, Vorbid, and Todesking. Drawing inspiration from titans like Suffocation, The Faceless, The Zenith Passage, Cattle Decapitation and Cannibal Corpse, CELESTIAL SCOURGE crafts a sound that’s both ferociously modern and rooted in the genre’s brutal legacy.
This release expands on the themes and sonic landscapes introduced in their debut, catapulting listeners further into the boundless chaos of the universe.
For fans of: Suffocation, Deeds Of Flesh, Beyond Creation, The Faceless.
Heavy metal legends PANTERA are pleased to announce their 2025 US Summer amphitheater tour! Produced by Live Nation, the journey will commence on July 15th in Burgettstown, Pennsylvania and wind its way through over two dozen cities, coming to a close on September 13th in West Palm Beach, Florida. Support will be provided by Swedish heavy metal icons Amon Amarth and an additional guest opener to be announced at a later date. Get ready for The Heaviest Tour Of The Summer!
Featuring classic members, vocalist Philip H. Anselmo and bassist Rex Brown, alongside guitarist Zakk Wylde and drummer Charlie Benante, PANTERA’s latest stretch of live dates continues the celebration of the lives of late founding members, drummer Vinnie Paul and guitarist Dimebag Darrell. The tour follows the band’s Spring run of stadium shows with Metallica and Suicidal Tendencies as well as a very special UK performance as part of Black Sabbath’s and Ozzy Osbourne’s historic final show alongside Metallica, Slayer, Gojira, Halestorm, Alice In Chains, Lamb Of God, Anthrax, Mastodon, and more.
Ticket and VIP presales begin Tuesday, February 25th at 10:00am local time. General on sale date is Friday, February 28th at 10:00am local time at Pantera.com.
Photo by Ross Halfin
PANTERA w/ Amon Amarth: 7/15/2025 The Pavilion at Star Lake – Burgettstown, PA 7/17/2025 Pine Knob Music Theatre – Clarkston, MI 7/19/2025 Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre – Tinley Park, IL 7/20/2025 Blossom Music Center – Cuyahoga Falls, OH 7/22/2025 Riverbend Music Center – Cincinnati, OH 7/25/2025 Hersheypark Stadium – Hershey, PA 7/26/2025 Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater – Wantagh, NY 7/28/2025 Broadview Stage at SPAC – Saratoga Springs, NY 7/29/2025 BankNH Pavilion – Gilford, NH 7/31/2025 PNC Bank Arts Center – Holmdel, NJ 8/02/2025 Xfinity Center – Mansfield, MA 8/03/2025 Xfinity Theatre – Hartford, CT 8/06/2025 American Family Insurance Amphitheater – Milwaukee, WI 8/07/2025 Target Center – Minneapolis, MN 8/20/2025 Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre – Salt Lake City, UT 8/22/2025 White River Amphitheatre – Auburn, WA 8/23/2025 Cascades Amphitheater – Ridgefield, WA 8/26/2025 Talking Stick Resort Amphitheatre – Phoenix, AZ 8/27/2025 Kia Forum – Inglewood, CA 8/29/2025 T-Mobile Arena – Las Vegas, NV 8/31/2025 Isleta Amphitheater – Albuquerque, NM 9/02/2025 Germania Insurance Amphitheater – Austin, TX 9/03/2025 Dos Equis Pavillion – Dallas, TX 9/05/2025 Ruoff Music Center – Noblesville, IN 9/06/2025 Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – St. Louis, MO 9/08/2025 Coca-Cola Amphitheater – Birmingham, AL 9/10/2025 Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater – Virginia Beach, VA 9/11/2025 Coastal Credit Union Park at Walnut Creek – Raleigh, NC 9/13/2025 iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre – West Palm Beach, FL
PANTERA w/ Metallica, Suicidal Tendencies: 4/19/2025 JMA Wireless Dome – Syracuse, NY 4/24/2025 Rogers Centre – Toronto, ON 5/01/2025 Nissan Stadium – Nashville, TN 5/07/2025 Lane Stadium – Blacksburg, VA 5/25/2025 Lincoln Financial Field – Philadelphia, PA 5/28/2025 Northwest Stadium – Landover, MD 5/31/2025 Bank Of America Stadium – Charlotte, NC 6/03/2025 Mercedes-Benz Stadium – Atlanta, GA 6/08/2025 Raymond James Stadium – Tampa, FL 6/14/2025 NRG Stadium – Houston, TX 6/22/2025 Levi’s Stadium – Santa Clara, CA 6/29/2025 Empower Field at Mile High – Denver, CO
PANTERA w/ Black Sabbath, Ozzy Osbourne, Metallica, Slayer, more: 7/05/2025 Villa Park – Birmingham, UK
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