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SOUL OF ANUBIS – Portuguese Power Duo to Release New Album: Ritual

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on December 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Portuguese power duo SOUL OF ANUBIS will release their new album, Ritual, on February 20th, 2026 via Time To Kill Records. After more than a decade of intense activity, relentless touring and a steadily growing reputation across Europe, the band returns with a record that captures the full scope of their signature sound.

The first single “Incarnation” is available now:

YouTube: 

https://youtu.be/3lSpUCfgouQ

Streaming:

https://ffm.to/soul-of-anubis-incarnation

The band comments:

“’Incarnation’ represents the rebirth into a new cycle to enter the path of peace after the conflicted struggle in life. It is the story of a man who, after his death, gets on the boat to head towards the perfect world and who faces difficult struggles during his crossing. Along the way, he must leave behind oppression, starvation, pain and mind, leading him to immortality”.

Line-up:

Hugo Ferrão – Guitar, Vocals
Rui Silva – Drums

Formed in 2010 in Northern Portugal, SOUL OF ANUBIS have carved out a distinct place within the European underground thanks to their explosive fusion of thrash, sludge, doom and post-metal. Their sound channels the raw urgency of Mantar, the primal energy of early Mastodon, and the relentless drive of High On Fire and Black Cobra, yet remains unmistakably their own, a visceral blend of aggression and dynamic shifts that refuses to be confined to a single genre.

On stage, the duo are known for their fierce and magnetic performances, delivering an unfiltered surge of heaviness that connects with audiences on a deeply physical level. Over the years, they have performed extensively across Portugal and beyond, building a loyal following through their intensity and authenticity.

The upcoming album promises to push their sonic boundaries even further, expanding upon their trademark blend of massive riffs, dark groove, and emotional gravity, while highlighting a newfound sense of urgency and compositional versatility.

Track list:

1. Ritual
2. Mind Crusher (feat Keijo Niinimaa from Rotten Sound)
3. Incarnation
4. Vermin
5. Dead Cult
6. God’s Burial
7. Human Torch
8. Unholy Tomb

Preorders:

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/soul-of-anubis-ritual

https://soulofanubisband.bandcamp.com/album/ritual

Time To Kill Records

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

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

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

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OBSCURA – Stardust United States 2026 | Tour Dates, Cities and Venues Listed

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on December 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From OBSCURA Facebook:

German progressive death metal masters, OBSCURA, are set to return to the U.S. this spring for the ‘Stardust Tour.’ The 18-date run begins on March 15th at the legendary Whisky-A-Go-Go in Hollywood, includes key stops in Austin, Philadelphia, and Detroit, and concludes on April 3rd in Roseville, CA. They will be joined by ALLEGAEON, COGNITIVE, and CRYPTOSIS.

Tickets for the tour will be available on Friday, December 19th at 10:00 PST.

Confirmed dates for OBSCURA‘s ‘Stardust’ US 2026 tour with ALLEGAEON, COGNITIVE, and CRYPTOSIS are:

03.13.2026 USA Los Angeles, CA @ Whisky-A-Go-Go
03.14.2026 USA Tucson, AZ @ The Rock
03.15.2026 USA El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar & Grill
03.16.2026 USA Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
03.17.2026 USA Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street Collective
03.18.2026 USA Haltom City, TX @ Haltom Theater
03.23.2026 USA Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts
03.24.2026 USA Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows
03.25.2026 USA Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom
03.26.2026 USA Rochester, NY @ Photo City Music All
03.27.2026 USA Lakewood, OH @ Mercury Music Lounge
03.28.2026 USA Detroit, MI @ The Sanctuary
03.29.2026 USA Joilet, IL @ The Forge
03.30.2026 USA Kansas City, MO @ Warehouse On Broadway
03.31.2026 USA Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
04.01.2026 USA Salt Late City, UT @ Aces High Saloon
04.02.2026 USA Reno, NV @ Club Underground
04.03.2026 USA Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post

https://realmofobscura.com/

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CHAOS & CARNAGE TOUR 2026 – USA Dates, Cities and Venues Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , on December 18, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Metal Blade Facebook:

Chaos And Carnage Tour 2026 is here!

A double-dose of Blade smackin’ you ALL UP with 200 Stab Wounds and INGESTED alongside a stacked lineup with the likes of Thy Art Is Murder, Bodysnatcher, Carnifex, Gates to Hell and Bodybox!

General tickets on sale this Friday at 10AM local time.

https://www.chaosandcarnage.com/

5/2 Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
5/3 Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theater
5/5 San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center
5/6 Houston, TX @ House of Blues
5/8 Nashville, TX @ Brooklyn Bowl
5/10 Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville*
5/12 Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
5/13 Baltimore, MD @ Nevermore Hall
5/14 Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple*
5/15 Reading, PA @ Reverb
5/16 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium*
5/17 Brooklyn, NY @ The Brooklyn Monarch
5/19 Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre
5/20 Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
5/22 Denver, CO @ Ogden Theatre
5/23 Salt Lake City, UT @ The Rockwell
5/24 Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
5/26 Seattle, WA @ Showbox SoDo
5/27 Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
5/29 Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre
5/30 Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
5/31 Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues

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METALITALIA FESTIVAL 2026 Announces PARADISE LOST, CORONER, AMENRA, CYNIC and More

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags on December 17, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Metalitalia.com, in collaboration with MC² Live and Live Club, is pleased to announce the first confirmations for the thirteenth edition of the Metalitalia Festival, set to take place on Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 September 2026 at the Live Club in Trezzo sull’Adda (Milan). As always, the event will be preceded by an exclusive Warm Up Party on Friday 25th September at the legendary Bloom in Mezzago, with full details to be revealed in the coming months.

True to tradition, the festival will once again offer a full-scale experience, featuring a rich musical programme packed with international acts and exclusive performances. Fans can also look forward to the ever-popular free meet & greets with all artists, a wide metal market, and the return of Metalitalia Ink, the area entirely dedicated to tattoo and body-art culture.

Below are the first bands confirmed for this edition:

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

Headlining the Saturday bill will be PARADISE LOST. It is a true honour for us to welcome a band that has shaped our tastes as listeners and written a defining chapter in European metal history. The pioneers of gothic metal for this occasion will present a special “by request” show, with a setlist chosen by the fans. Additional information about the voting system will be announced later.

Also performing on Saturday are AMENRA, one of the leading forces in the post-metal landscape. The Belgian collective typically cathartic and visceral performance is set to take on an even more monumental form within the Live Club.

Completing this first announcement are the Ukrainians 1914, one of the most compelling contemporary acts in the European extreme metal scene. Known for their dynamic fusion of black, death, and doom metal with their concept entirely rooted in World War I, they promise a deeply immersive live experience.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

Sunday’s headliners will be CORONER, the legendary Swiss techno-thrash formation now stronger than ever thanks to the widespread acclaim of their impressive comeback album Dissonance Theory. It will be an honour to welcome them back to the Live Club for what promises to be a masterful performance.

As co-headliners, we are equally proud to confirm Florida’s CYNIC, pioneers of all things technical and avant-garde within the death–thrash spectrum. Paul Masvidal’s band will perform a special show focused on their first two full-length albums: the seminal Focus and the equally celebrated Traced in Air – an elegant journey into their early legacy.

Also joining Sunday’s programme are SADIST. With two headliners of such calibre, it felt natural to extend the invitation to a group that has helped shape the history of Italian death metal and is widely regarded as a cult name internationally. For the occasion, Tommy, Trevor and company will perform a set dedicated to their masterpiece Tribe, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026.

Many more bands, exclusive shows and full details about all the additional festival features will be announced in the coming weeks!

At a time when everything seems to be getting more expensive and the cost of living keeps rising, we are proud to highlight that – despite the current situation – ticket prices for the festival have remained unchanged from last year. It’s a concrete commitment to keeping the Metalitalia Festival accessible to all fans, without compromising on the quality and ambition that have always defined the event.

DAY 1 – Saturday 26 September 2026
PARADISE LOST – Special show “by request”
AMENRA
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1914
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DAY 2 – Sunday 27 September 2026
CORONER
CYNIC – “Focus” & “Traced in Air” Special show
Tba
SADIST – “Tribe” Special show
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Tickets:

Single-Day Ticket: Pre-sale €49 + fees | At the door €60

2-Day Pass + Warm-Up Party: Pre-sale €79 + fees | At the door €90

Tickets available from now via Vivaticket, Ticketone, Ticketmaster, and TicketSMS.
Presale: https://www.metalitalia-festival.com/en/biglietti/

Info:

METALITALIA FESTIVAL
www.metalitalia-festival.com

www.facebook.com/Metalitalia.comFestival

Supported by:

EMP Mailorder:

www.emp-online.it

Time To Kill Records:

www.timetokillrecords.com

Artwork by Clod The Ripper

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COLD SLITHER Set the Season on Fire with New Single “Cobra Claws Are Coming To Town”

Posted in christmas rock songs, christmas songs, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, noise rock with tags , , , , , , , on December 17, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Reigning Phoenix Music, in collaboration with Hasbro, is proud to announce the most chaotic Christmas anthem ever to slither down a chimney: COLD SLITHER’s new single “Cobra Claws Are Coming To Town.”

Fresh from the momentum of their self-titled album, released earlier this year, the Dreadnok-driven metal outfit returns with a holiday track packed with sleigh bells, sabotage, and seasonal pandemonium. The track is accompanied by a high-octane holiday video produced by none other than Torch himself (whose alter ego is known as Ross Sewage). 

Watch “Cobra Claws Are Coming To Town” HERE: 

https://youtu.be/w1epjdSBnPQ

Listen HERE: 

https://coldslither.rpm.link/clawsPR

As the band explains in their own words:

“Well… Along with the persistent pestering by Torch and Ripper, Cobra Commander now has a new scheme to ensnare the masses with a… Ugh… Christmas song.

I, being the consummate professional, and of course gold being an easy persuader, was only too happy to oblige the dear Commander with the most shredding of holiday mayhem you’ll ever hear! I give you, “Cobra Claws are Coming Town”. You all remember the siege upon Keystone City right?! Hahahaha!!!” – Zartan

“All’s I wanted for Xmas was to see the USS Flagg sink like a stone into the briny deep – well, that and maybe a new piledriver, but instead, the boss wanted us to sing a Christmas song, of all things! Then I thought, who am I to refuse our legions of screaming fans a little ‘oliday brainwa- er ‘eadbanging!” – Ripper

“It’s a bloomin’ treat to once again show the yobbos why we’re the best heavy metal band in the world!! Bludgers thought we was washed up, but we put out the best album of 2025! Didn’t think we could nail a Chrissie song, and we turn in a bloody ripper! And wait till you read the lyrics!! Least, I’ve heard they’re good. Reading ain’t me strong suit.” – Torch

“Ehh, he’s not really a Joe guy like us. Maybe just something like “I likes me choo choo train… And me chainsaw too!” Ross, is that what you have him playing at the beginning of the video?” – Buzzer

“Cobra Claws Are Coming To Town” arrives as both a gift and a warning. This is holiday spirit the COLD SLITHER way: loud, unhinged, and ready to storm every playlist from now until the new year. Lock your chimneys. The Cobra Claws ride tonight.

Featuring 10 original tracks and a remastered version of their cult-classic single “Cold Slither,” the album plunges into dystopian metal with themes of swamp-born menace and Cobra-fueled power. The Cold Slither album is available across digital and vinyl formats.

Order HERE:
https://coldslither.rpm.link/albumPR

Connect with COLD SLITHER:
Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | RPM

For more information on HASBRO, visit: https://corporate.hasbro.com or @Hasbro on LinkedIn. 

Source: C Squared Music

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TESTAMENT – Thrash Of The Titans North America 2026 | With OVERKILL and DESTRUCTION | Dates, Cities, Venues & Info Listed

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , , , on December 16, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Testament Facebook:

THRASH OF THE TITANS returns across the USA this March 2026! Joining us will be our friends in Overkill & Destruction!

Exclusive Metal Injection Presale: Wednesday, December 17th @ 10:00 AM EST @ https://metalinjection.net/

Artist Presale: Thursday, December 18th @ 10:00 AM LOCAL (PW: TITANS)

Local/Promoter Presale: Thursday, December 18th @ 10:00 AM LOCAL

https://www.testamentlegions.com/site/

General On Sale: Friday, December 19th @ 10:00 AM LOCAL

Thrash of the Titans USA 2026:

Mar 14 – Portland, OR – Roseland theater
Mar 15 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall
Mar 16 – Salt Lake City, UT – Rockwell at the Complex
Mar 18 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
Mar 20 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
Mar 21 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
Mar 22 – Chicago, IL – Ramova Theatre
Mar 24 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall
Mar 25 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Ballroom
Mar 27 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
Mar 28 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
Mar 29 – Reading, PA – Club Reverb
Mar 31 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theater
Apr 01 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
Apr 03 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
Apr 04 – Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory
Apr 05 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
Apr 08 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
Apr 09 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
Apr 10 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre (No Overkill)

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MILWAUKEE METAL FEST 2026 – Adds Over 20 Bands to Bill | Reveals Headliner Day Splits | More Info

Posted in Death Metal, Extreme Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news, noise rock with tags , , , , , , , , on December 16, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Stillborn Records newsletter:

Milwaukee Metal Festival 2026 is pleased to now reveal the headliner day splits! ACID BATH will conquer Friday, followed by KILLSWITCH ENGAGE on Saturday with newly added headliner MINISTRY to close out the weekend! In addition, the festival has announced over 20 new additions, which can be found below!

All single day, 2-day and 3-day ticketing options can be found HERE.

The festival will now take place June 5 – 7, 2026, with the pre-party kicking off on June 4! The festival will take place once again at The Rave/Eagles Ballroom.

Co-organizer Jamey Jasta comments: “2026 is shaping up to be our best year yet and we’re just getting started! More bands, more stages, more vendors, more food, more signings, it’s gonna be the best weekend EVER! See you in the good the land!”

The current lineup is now as follows with more TBA:

ACID BATH
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE
MINISTRY
OBITUARY
POWERTRIP
AGALLOCH
AFTER THE BURIAL
ALL SHALL PERISH
NAILS
IRON REAGAN
HAVOK
NUNSLAUGHTER
HIRAX
INTEGRITY
PRONG
INTERNAL BLEEDING
UADA
DEADGUY
MASTER
WEEKEND NACHOS
MORTA SKULD
POLKADOT CADAVER
SWORN ENEMY
BELUSHI SPEEDBALL
INCITE
CASKET ROBBERY
DUSK
JEFFREY NOTHING
BRICK BY BRICK
DEAD BY WEDNESDAY
HUMAN ARTIFACTS
THANATOTIC DESIRE
EYES OF THE LIVING
MISERY
STRIKING 13
TRIP TO THE MORGUE
DARK HORSE PROPHET
& OVER 40 MORE ARTISTS / BANDS TO BE ANNOUNCED!

Follow Milwaukee Metal Fest:

Website: metalfest.com

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

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Accabadora Debut EP Mazzolu – A Metal Odyssey Review

Posted in doom metal, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on December 15, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Accabadora will see their 3 song debut EP, Mazzolu, release on February 1st. This is Doom Metal from another doom dimension! Heavy? Try to imagine hearing the initial ground splitting of a super volcano, in a manner of speaking heavy! Maurice de Jong on bass and vocals is a monster! His barbarous voice alone is a welcomed ear blowing experience to perceive.

Guitarist Raoul Dumas showcases both clamorous riffs and sedative melodies that meld together like yin-yang, a sonic doom force all his own. Drummer Nico Beemster exhibits the sonic doomsday whomps, adding that end of days homage to the unearthly and spellbinding rhythm section.

Do yourself a metal favor and experience this Doom Metal EP from Accabadora for your own good this February 1st. Metal be thy name. – Stone

Tracklist:
1 – Grasp the light
2 – Monstrous God
3 – Wrath

Accabadora is a Dutch doom band, founded in 2024. The band name comes from Sardinian mythology and refers to the woman who would relieve the sick and elderly from their suffering – at night, with a wooden hammer. It serves as a poetic metaphor for the themes of suffering, release, and death that shape the band’s music. Musical reference points include Conan, Primitive Man, and Amenra: crushingly heavy, slow, but dynamic.

The debut EP “Mazzolu” was recorded in the autumn of 2025 in a rehearsal room the band converted into a studio for the occasion, with engineer Maik Snippe at the controls. The result is a recording that stays close to the band’s live energy.

The EP will be released on February 1st, 2026, on all streaming platforms. A series of shows will follow in the spring; dates to be announced.

Accabadora consists of:

Maurice de Jong – bass and vocals (known from Gnaw Their Tongues)

Raoul Dumas – guitar

Nico Beemster – drums

Accabadora:
www.accabadoradoom.com

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THUNDEROR “Pump Up The Volume” w/ First Single Off Forthcoming Second Album Bleed For It – Out March 2026

Posted in Hard Rock, Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on December 14, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photo Credit – Rae Chatten Thunderor L-R: Jonny Nesta (Guitar) | JJ Tartaglia (Vocals, Drums) | Brycen Gunn (Bass)

+ Canadian Tour w/ Burning Witches & EU Tour w/ Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.)

Canadian heavy metal force Thunderor, fronted by JJ Tartaglia (vocals, drums, Skull Fist) and Jonny Nesta (guitar, ex-Skull Fist), alongside Brycen Gunn on bass, are igniting excitement with their high-octane new single “Pump Up The Volume.” The track offers the first glimpse of their forthcoming sophomore album, Bleed For It, slated for release at the end of March 2026. With their trademark fusion of Arena Rock Opera Heavy Metal, Thunderor deliver soaring vocals, massive choruses, and uplifting energy designed to inspire fans to live boldly and chase their dreams.

The single also doubles as the opening number from Thunderor The Musical, the band’s ambitious rock opera, which premiered at the Toronto Fringe Festival 2025. Featuring a cameo from Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow in the promotional clip, the track sets the tone for an album that promises both fun and depth.

“This one is a lot of fun. Turn up the music, pump up your life, Pump Up The Volume! It’s also the opening number for the Musical, and it sets the mood nicely. Although the rest of the album ventures to many different places. Special thanks to Olivia Chow and the City of Toronto for her cameo in the promo clip, super cool.” – JJ Tartaglia.

Watch and listen to the music video: “Pump Up The Volume” – https://youtu.be/YfEG-0n0iz4

Add to your Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/album/4FzxOaCZO4Vk9o7bnFntHK

Following their acclaimed debut, Thunderor’s second album Bleed For It showcases significant growth in both songwriting and performance. The band highlights improved vocals and more expansive anthem-driven choruses, delivering a soundtrack that balances raw heavy metal energy with theatrical flair.

The upcoming album is a concept record, serving as the official soundtrack to Thunderor The Musical. Fans can expect a journey through uplifting themes of love, struggle, and perseverance, all wrapped in the band’s trademark high-energy sound.

Drawing inspiration from legends like Meat Loaf, Van Halen, Bruce Springsteen, The Darkness, H.E.A.T., Night Flight Orchestra, and their own roots in Skull Fist, Thunderor’s sound is a modern twist on classic heavy and hair metal.

Due out on March 27, 2026, the Bleed For It Vinyl Bundle Pre-Order is available at: https://thunderor.bigcartel.com/product/bleed-for-it-lp-limited-bundle-pre-order

In additional news, Thunderor will be hitting the road in 2026, supporting Burning Witches on their first Canadian Tour in April, followed by a Scandinavian Tour supporting Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.) in May (dates listed below).

Canada Tour 2026 with Burning Witches:
April 20 – Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC
April 21 – La Source De La Martiniere – Quebec City, QC
April 22 – The Brass Monkey – Ottawa, ON
April 23 – The Garrison – Toronto, ON

Scandinavia Tour 2026 with HOLMES (The Sound of WASP):
May 15 – Nordic Noise – Copenhagen, Denmark
May 16 – Godset – Kolding, Denmark
May 27 – The Abyss – Gothenburg, Sweden
May 28 – Muskelrock – Blädinge, Sweden
May 29 – Lokstallet – Skövde, Sweden
May 30 – Gjerdrum Rock Club – Gjerdrum, Norway
May 31 – Sjøboden Live Scene – Mandal, Norway

For more info: 

Boonsdalerecords.com/thunderor | Facebook.com/ThunderorOfficial | Instagram.com/thunderor_official | Musicnovascotia.ca/artist/thunderor/

Source: ASHER MEDIA RELATIONS

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Ex-Falling In Reverse Guitarist Max Georgiev Releases His New Music Video & EP of Original Songs Titled “Believe In You”

Posted in Hard Rock, Metal, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on December 14, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

After recording in Nashville at Sienna Studios with producer Kile Odell (Papa Roach, Nothing More) and singer Jaycee Clark, the band headed to New York to collaborate with video director Tom Flynn (Lamb Of God, Killswitch Engage).

Max is best recognized as the lead guitarist of Falling In Reverse from 2018 until 2024. Prior to that he played with Escape The Fate, New Years Day, and Gemini Syndrome.

Watch & listen to “Believe In You” here: https://youtu.be/WR7ujZRJLYU

He attended the world renowned classical music camp Domaine Forget in 2006 & 07 to study under Roland Dyens, whom Guitar World Magazine voted in the Top 100 greatest players of all time. 

In 2016, Max recorded a classical guitar solo album called Exorcism: Chapter One. 

Born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, he moved to Los Angeles in January of 2015 to join Westfield Massacre with Tommy Vext and Doc Coyle who shortly after joined Bad Wolves.

Instagram @maxgeorgiev

https://maxgeorgiev.com/

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LONE WANDERER Release First Single & Video “Existence Nullified” | New Album Exequiae Will Be Released on January 30th

Posted in doom metal, funeral doom, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on December 13, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

With their third album Exequiae (Latin for “funeral rites”), Lone Wanderer from Freiburg im Breisgau/Germany makes a striking statement in the realm of Funeral Doom. The band’s High Roller debut continues the thematic line of its predecessor The Faustian Winter, from the end of Faustian culture to inner grief and existential despair.

Watch “Existence Nullified” (LYRIC VIDEO) HERE

“Thematically and musically, we’ve never been closer to the core of Funeral Doom than with these five songs,” explains songwriter and guitarist Bruno Schotten. The tracks, including the nearly 25-minute centerpiece ‘To Rest Eternally’, combine majestic slowness, dense harmonies, and overwhelming heaviness. “The extended length of this track wasn’t intentional, but a logical necessity of the theme.”

Musically, Exequiae marks a high point in the band’s development: “Despite extensive excursions into elaborate harmonies, a red thread runs through the album. Including some more death-doomy passages, it sounds darker and more cryptic than ever.” The artwork, in keeping with the quartet’s tradition, is by Romantic painter Ernst Ferdinand Oehme, whose ‘Procession in the Fog’ captures the album’s grave stillness.

“We oversaw every step of the production, from the first guitar note to the final mix. This album is completely our work,” Schotten emphasizes. Exequiae is a funeral mass in slow motion, majestic, despairing, uncompromising – and stands as the band’s most compelling statement to date, treating Funeral Doom as a true art form.

TRACK-LISTING:
01 Anhedonia’
02 Epistemology of the Passed
03 Existence Nullified
04 Life’s Lost Vanity
05 To Rest Eternally

LINE-UP:
Bruno Schotten – Vocals Guitar
Jonas Weber – Guitar
Simon Brooker – Bass
Jakob Zeblin – Drums

DISCOGRAPHY:
Principles (EP, 2014)
The Majesty of Loss (2016)
The Faustian Winter (2020)
Exequiae (2026)

ON-LINE:
https://www.facebook.com/lonewandererdoom
https://www.instagram.com/lonewandererdoom
https://lonewanderer.bandcamp.com/album/the-faustian-winter
https://www.hrrecords.de/

Source: High Roller Records

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GLORYHAMMER – Announce New Studio Album and European Tour For 2026

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news, nu metal with tags , , , , , , , on December 13, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

From Gloryhammer Facebook:

MIGHTY WARRIORS, READY YOUR HAMMERS! Next year we’ll be returning to Europe for a GIGANTIC TOUR across the continent in support of a BRAND NEW FULL LENGTH ALBUM!

We’ll be bringing an updated setlist that features songs from the new record as well as fan favourites, fresh production and of course all the energy and goblin-smashing antics that you’ve come to expect as we welcome you into the Gloryhammer universe once more.

As if that wasn’t enough, we’ll be joined by Swedish power metal pioneers MAJESTICA as well as Finnish melodic metal masters ARION as support. Truly a lineup of formidable strength!

Don’t miss the MIGHTIEST tour of 2026! Tickets on sale now.

Poster artwork by the legendary Dan Goldsworthy

16.10 🇫🇷 TOULOUSE – INTERFERENCE
17.10 🇪🇸 VILLAVA – SALA TOTEM ARETOA
18.10 🇪🇸 MADRID – SALA BUT
20.10 🇪🇸 BARCELONA – RAZZMATAZZ 2
21.10 🇫🇷 LYON – RAYONNE
23.10 🇩🇪 STUTTGART – LKA LONGHORN
24.10 🇩🇪 HAMBURG – DOCKS
25.10 🇳🇱 UTRECHT – TIVOLI VRENDENBURG
26.10 🇩🇰 COPENHAGEN – AMAGER BIO
28.10 🇫🇮 HELSINKI – TAVASTIA
30.10 🇸🇪 STOCKHOLM – FRYSHUSET
31.10 🇸🇪 GOTHENBURG – PUSTERVIK
01.11 🇳🇴 OSLO – ROCKEFELLER
03.11 🇩🇪 BERLIN – FESTSAAL KREUZBERG
04.11 🇵🇱 WARSAW – PROXIMA
05.11 🇨🇿 OSTRAVA – CLUB GARAGE
06.11 🇩🇪 HANNOVER – CAPITOL
07.11 🇩🇪 OBERHAUSEN – TURBINENHALLE 2
08.11 🇩🇪 SAARBRUCKEN – GARAGE
10.11 🇦🇹 VIENNA – ARENA
11.11 🇩🇪 NUREMBERG – HIRSCH
12.11 🇩🇪 FRANKFURT – BATSCHKAPP
13.11 🇩🇪 MUNICH – BACKSTAGE
14.11 🇩🇪 LEIPZIG – HELLRAISER
15.11 🇨🇭 PRATTELN – Z7
17.11 🇫🇷 PARIS – MACHINE DU MOULIN ROUGE
18.11 🇧🇪 ANTWERP – TRIX
20.11 🇬🇧 LONDON – ISLINGTON ASSEMBLY HALL
21.11 🇬🇧 MANCHESTER – ACADEMY 2
22.11 🇬🇧 GLASGOW – GARAGE

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Cruz Del Sur Music Releasing GREYHAWK’s Warriors of Greyhawk in February | Opening Track, “Ascension” Streaming Now!

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on December 12, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Seattle (WA) – Fusing classic U.S. power metal, AOR and all things epic metal; Greyhawk returns with their third album of triumphant battle hymns!

Cruz Del Sur Music will release Warriors of Greyhawk on February 13, 2026 (North American physical product distribution on March 6). The album will be available on CD, Tape, Viny LP, and digital formats.

Listen to the opening track, “Ascension,” at:

greyhawkmetal.bandcamp.com/track/ascension

Refreshed, rejuvenated and ready for adventure; Greyhawk are back with their third album of epic, melodic power/heavy metal fused with an anthemic AOR angle. Shredding guitars, soaring vocals, powerful rhythms and songs that will stick with you are all a part of this majestic opus. 

Grandiose and powerful vocals complete the mix, which is perfectly blended by Henrik Udd’s sublime production which is detailed and grandiose. Daniel Porta has provided artwork for this record and clearly the band have had a strong input on all aspects of the release to make sure the entire experience is gripping for you, the fans.

Not many bands blend the more traditional epic heavy/power metal glory with these AOR elements but Greyhawk do so marvellously, giving the music not only power but memorability, showing that on their third album, this will definitely stand the test of time. The musicianship is continually improving on all counts, from the crushing drumming to the mind-blowing guitar work to the operatic and stunning vocals. Lovers of all things fantastical, adventurous and metallic will be enchanted, enthralled and bedazzled by this stratospheric effort.

“This album is a return to the epic metal roots that we had on our debut album Keepers of the Flame”, says founding member Darin Wall. “It also features some faster songs where we explore our love for power metal, as well as some of the 80s AOR vibes we had on the last album Thunderheart. Songs about inner strength, overcoming obstacles in life, and triumphing in victory are all present here. Creating an experience where the listener can find inspiration from the lyrics and energy of the songs, or detach from reality a bit and get lost in some of the epic fantastical themes is the goal. Ronnie James Dio is the band’s biggest influence as far as lyrical themes go.”

Photo Credit: Ian Phares Photography

Line-Up:

Anthony Corso: Vocals
Jesse Berlin: Lead Guitar
Rob Steinway: Rhythm Guitar
Darin Wall: Bass Guitar
Nate Butler: Drums

Pre-order Warriors of Greyhawk:

greyhawkmetal.bandcamp.com/album/warriors-of-greyhawk

CD: https://tinyurl.com/38e89aaj

TAPE: https://tinyurl.com/y7jn6xn7

LP BLACK: https://tinyurl.com/3eyd49fz

LP LMT: https://tinyurl.com/mpzmnk4s

Track Listing:

1. Ascension

2. Land Of Ashes

3. Take A Stand

4. Endless Race

5. Warriors Of Greyhawk

6. Words Of Power

7. Chosen

8. Hyperspace

9. Embers Rise

10. Rise Above

11. Eternal Quest

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greyhawkmetal.bandcamp.com

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Source: ClawHammer PR

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VOIVOD Announces USA Tour – March 2026

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on December 11, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

VOIVOD US TOUR ANNOUNCEMENT

We’re hitting the road for a special short run in the U.S. this March with our friends BAT. Eight nights, eight cities — see you in the pit!

TOUR DATES:

  • Mar 20 – Houston, TX – Hell’s Heroes Festival
  • Mar 21 – Little Rock, AR – The Rev Room
  • Mar 22 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag
  • Mar 23 – Columbus, OH – The King of Clubs
  • Mar 24 – Chicago, IL – Reggie’s
  • Mar 25 – Madison, WI – Crucible
  • Mar 26 – Kansas City, MO – recordBar
  • Mar 27 – Tulsa, OK – The Vanguard – 2 Minutes to Tulsa *
  • BAT afterparty at The Whittier Bar

Tickets on sale tomorrow!
More info at: https://www.voivod.com/

Source: Voivod Facebook

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AMON AMARTH – The AMONKLOK Conquest Tour North America 2026 | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on December 10, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

THE AMONKLOK CONQUEST: North America 2026 co-headline tour featuring Amon Amarth and Dethklok with special guests Castle Rat.

Tickets on-sale Friday, December 12th.

04.15 – Phoenix, AZ | Arizona Federal Theatre
04.17 – San Antonio, TX | Tech Port Center + Arena
04.18 – Houston, TX | 713 Music Hall
04.20 – Oklahoma City, OK | The Criterion
04.21 – Kansas City, MO | The Midland Theatre
04.22 – Chesterfield, MO | The Factory
04.24 – Minneapolis, MN | The Armory
04.25 – Waukee, IA | Vibrant Music Hall
04.28 – New York, NY | Brooklyn Paramount
04.29 – Boston, MA | MGM Music Hall at Fenway
05.01 – Toronto, ON | The Great Canadian Casino
05.02 – Montreal, QC | Centre Bell
05.05 – National Harbor, MD | MGM National Harbor
05.09 – Atlanta, GA | Coca-Cola Roxy
05.10 – Nashville, TN | The Pinnacle
05.12 – Johnstown, PA | 1st Summit Arena
05.13 – Detroit, MI | Fox Theatre
05.14 – Bethlehem, PA | The Wind Creek Event Center
05.16 – Milwaukee, WI | Landmark Credit Union Live
05.19 – Denver, CO | The JunkYard
05.20 – Salt Lake City, UT | The Union Event Center
05.21 – Las Vegas, NV | Planet Hollywood

Source: Amon Amarth Facebook

https://www.amonamarth.com/

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FOREVER DEAF FEST 2026 Featuring Pig Destroyer, Weekend Nachos, Scalp, Plague Bringer, & More To Descend Upon Chicago April 10th And 11th – Tickets On Sale Now!

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal festivals, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on December 9, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

The seventh edition of FOREVER DEAF FEST will descend upon Chicago on April 10th and 11th, 2026!

What began as a showcase for local talent back in 2018 has become one of the premier festivals on Chicago’s annual metal calendar. Forever Deaf Productions aims to bring the heaviest riffs to venues across the city and hosts FOREVER DEAF FEST each Spring.

Sponsored by Still Austin, Five Star HVAC, Kuma’s Corner, and Emperor Cabinets, this year’s festivities will take place at Sleeping Village and Avondale Music Hall with a special after show party at Live Wire Lounge.

The monumental weekend will include sets by Atomic Rule (featuring members of Every Time I Die, Dry Kill Logic, The Acacia Strain, and Eternal Sleep), See You Next Tuesday, Motherless (featuring members of The Atlas Moth and Without Waves), Weekend Nachos performing their only Chicago area show of 2026, Scalp, Year Of The Knife, Plague Bringer (their first show in a decade), Hewhocorrupts, and Mellow Harsher.

Saturday headliners Pig Destroyer will be blazing through their monumental Prowler In The Yard full-length, in its ravaging entirety (a 25-year album anniversary celebration and their only Midwest show). A very special Friday headliner is to be announced still!

To commemorate the event, renowned heavy metal themed burger restaurant Kuma’s Corner will bring back the FOREVER DEAF FEST Burger as well as DJ sets and preview events a week prior to the fest’s kick off.

Additionally, Forever Deaf Productions will donate $1 per ticket towards Head Bang For Science, an annual scholarship award program for high school seniors, undergrads, and grad students who are pursuing a career in healthcare and/or the physical sciences. It’s the first scholarship foundation to directly provide financial aid to metalheads, and was founded by SiriusXM curator/host and former pharmacy grad student Jose “Metal Ambassador” Mangin in 2021.

The FOREVER DEAF FEST lineup and ticketing info is available below. Secure your tickets now! This will sell out!

Friday, April 10th, 2026: Sleeping Village – 21+ ($24 + fees)
Headliner TBD
Atomic Rule
See You Next Tuesday
Motherless

Find ticketing info HERE.

Saturday, April 11th, 2026: Avondale Music Hall – 17+ ($49 + fees)
Pig Destroyer
Weekend Nachos
Scalp
Year Of The Knife
Plague Bringer
Hewhocorrupts
Mellow Harsher

Find ticketing info HERE.

Saturday, April 11th, 2026: Live Wire Lounge – 21+ ($10)
Speedfreak

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Source: EARSPLIT PR

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DIRKSCHNEIDER & THE OLD GANG – Release New Video “Blindfold” From Current Album Babylon

Posted in Heavy Metal, heavy metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , on December 8, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

For longtime fans of UDO DIRKSCHNEIDER, “Blindfold” feels like an old acquaintance: previously heard in an orchestral version on the 2020 We Are One album, the song now returns in a gripping new rock version. With its successful blend of emotion and classic heavy rock atmosphere, “Blindfold” is one of the most emotional moments on the current DATOG album Babylon, released on October 3rd, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM).

Filmed entirely in stylish black and white, the music video captures the raw emotion and powerful interplay of the band perfectly, showing DATOG more intimate, direct, and sensitive than ever before.

Watch “Blindfold” here: https://youtu.be/_fMFKyYh3DQ

Manuela’s heartfelt vocals and Mathias’ classical concert guitar turn “Blindfold” into a stirring rock ballad that reaches its ultimate climax in the final chorus with Udo’s unmistakable voice. With “Blindfold”, DATOG not only offer longtime Udo Dirkschneider fans a welcome reunion with this very special track, but will also win over many new fans through this video.

Listen to “Babylon” on your favourite streaming platform or get your CD/LP/Earbook here: https://datog.rpm.link/babylon

More from Babylon:
“It Takes Two To Tango” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=meb1xvWHBEo

“Time To Listen” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tL6ms_kEzy4

“Hellbreaker” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNXNVItL8kI

“Strangers In Paradise” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://youtu.be/U7j_th2jf_g

“Dead Man’s Hand” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olR90dpMjRY

“Metal Sons” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://youtu.be/GQwRoQpQMz8

“Beyond The End Of Time” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHQ1ON5QHvQ

Source: C Squared Music

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Rivers of Nihil Latin America Tour 2026 | Dates, Countries, Cities, Venues & Ticket Info Listed

Posted in Death Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on December 8, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Rivers of Nihil – Latin America Tour 2026:

01/28 Guadalajara, MX @ C3 Stage [TICKETS]

01/29 Monterrey, MX @ Cafe Iguana [TICKETS]

01/30 Mexico City @ MX @ Foro Alicia [TICKETS]

01/31 San Jose, CR @ Amon Solar [TICKETS]

02/01 Bogota, CO @ Boro [TICKETS]

02/03 Lima, PE @ Vichama [TICKETS]

02/05 Santiago, CL @ Sala Metrononmo [TICKETS]

02/06 Buenos Aires, AR @ Uniclub [TICKETS]

02/07 Sao Paulo, BR @ Burning House [TICKETS]

Source: Rivers of Nihil newsletter

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Rivers of Nihil – New U.S. Headline Dates Announced For February 2026 | Dates, Cities & Venues Listed

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on December 7, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

2/20 – Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle Brewing Company

2/21 – Iowa City, IA @ Wildwood Smokehouse & Saloon

2/22 – Omaha, NE @ Reverb Lounge

2/23 – Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep

2/24 – Salt Lake City, UT @ The Urban Lounge

2/26 – Reno, NV @ Cypress

Tickets available at: https://riversofnihil.com/

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Helsinki-Based Progressive Melodic Death Metal Band NUMENTO, Unleashes New Single “Wrath” From Upcoming EP

Posted in melodic death metal, Metal, metal bands, metal merch, Music, music news, news, nu metal with tags , , , , , on December 6, 2025 by Metal Odyssey

Photographer: Kai Lukander (lukastills)

Helsinki-based progressive melodic death metal band NUMENTO unleashes their new single “Wrath” from their upcoming EP, a relentless, hard-hitting track exploring the dark side of human nature. Inspired by people forming abusive “relationships” with AI chatbots, the lyrics take the abuser’s perspective to question empathy, control, and violence in the digital age. 

Watch the music video: 

https://youtu.be/0_6K73Iqj8Q

Listen to the single on music services: (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Amazon Music etc.) – https://push.fm/fl/numento-wrath

The band’s guitarists, Atte Asikainen and Aleksi Vehmassalo, tell a bit more about the new single. Aleksi states the following about composing and producing the song: “We started writing the song with the idea of making Numento’s heaviest song to date, one that would showcase our death metal influences. That’s what the song turned out to be, but we also added a few clean vocal phrases, albeit doubled with growls. Still, the song is our most aggressive song to date.”

Atte Asikainen continues about the production: “We continued the production together with German producer Chris Herrle to ensure that the world-class quality and impact familiar from our third album would also be present in the new music. However, this time we used less synths and focused more on the core sound of the band.”

01. Wrath

Composers: Atte Asikainen, Katri Hiovain-Asikainen, Simo Mattila, Aleksi Vehmassalo, Mikko Virtanen

Lyricists: Katri Hiovain-Asikainen, Atte Asikainen

Produced by Christian Herrle & Atte Asikainen

Numento:
Atte Asikainen – guitar & backing vocals
Katri Hiovain-Asikainen – vocals & kantele
Simo Mattila – bass
Aleksi Vehmassalo – guitar
Mikko Virtanen – drums

Band info: https://linktr.ee/Numento

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