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GOETIA: DC Death Metallers To Release Mortuary Cult Debut Full-Length June 12th On Carbonized Records ~ New Video/Single Now Playing + Preorders Available

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 6, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Washington, DC death metal outfit GOETIA will release their debut full-length, Mortuary Cult, on June 12th via Carbonized Records.

GOETIA was forged in the Fall of 2022 by bassist/vocalist Matt Scott, guitarist Demir Soyer, and drummer Nadia Tydings-Lynch. Soyer and Scott previously played together in the DC death metal band Perpetuated, with Tydings-Lynch filling in on drums for their last show. Embracing the chemistry of this lineup led to the immediate founding of GOETIA following the performance.

Influenced by the likes of Morbid Angel, Terrorizer, and Kreator, GOETIA self-released their first EP in May of 2023 which was re-released on Persistent Vision Records followed by regular touring throughout the year.

The band’s second EP, Tomb Essence, dropped in 2024 via Heavy & Fast Records, and finally a 7” in 2025 on Voice Of The Cielago (run by Scott). These three EPs form a loose trilogy centered on occult themes, all recorded and mastered by Matt Michel (Viva Studio) and Will Killingsworth (Dead Air Studios) respectively.

This year’s Mortuary Cult LP was written and recorded during these years by the same team, amidst tours alongside Altars, Vastum, Healing Magic, and others. The debut full-length is more conceptually driven, featuring ten tracks inspired by experiences in an old cemetery in the Washington, DC suburbs. Musically the aim is the same; fast paced death metal with an abundance of guitar solos and blast beats.

In advance of the record’s release, today the band unleashes the title track and first single. Scott elaborates, “‘Mortuary Cult,’ along with all the tracks on this album, was inspired by a local cemetery I used to visit frequently. Cemeteries are very peaceful places but also have a strange feeling of being liminal spaces. People come to them for a variety of reasons, so each song on the album is meant to represent the feeling of a particular trip. For this track, I was exploring the idea of people visiting for a sinister purpose, the worship of the dead through ritual. This was one of the first tracks written for the album, and the speed and structure helped define the tone of the entire record.”

Watch GOETIA’s “Mortuary Cult” video HERE.

Mortuary Cult was recorded by Matt Michel at Viva Studio and mixed by Will Killingsworth at Dead Air Studios with cover artwork by Chris Taylor and logo by Matt Scott.

Mortuary Cult will be released on CD, LP, cassette, and digital formats.

Find North American preorders HERE, European preorders HERE, all other international orders HERE and digital orders HERE. 

Mortuary Cult – Track Listing: 

1. At Eternity’s Gate

2. Lanterns Of The Dead

3. Posthumous Execution

4. Mortuary Cult

5. Corpse Candle

6. Earth Inferno

7. Bestial Tomb

8. Excarnation

9. Tortures In Time

10. Eternal Samhain

GOETIA Live:
6/19/2026 Rock Room – Pittsburgh, PA
6/20/2026 The Baby G – Toronto, ON
6/21/2026 TBA – Quebec City, QC
6/22/2026 Geno’s – Portland, ME
6/23/2026 Ralph’s Rock Diner – Worcester, MA
6/24/2026 Nikki Lopez – Philadelphia, PA
6/25/2026 Fuzzy Cactus – Richmond, VA
6/26/2026 Static Age – Asheville, NC
6/27/2026 Bogg’s – Atlanta, GA
6/28/2026 Mad Malt’s – Huntsville, AL
6/29/2026 DRKMTTR – Nashville, TN
6/30/2026 Hi Tone – Memphis, TN
7/01/2026 Fubar – St. Louis, MO
7/02/2026 Reggie’s – Chicago, IL
7/03/2026 Black Circle – Indianapolis, IN
7/04/2026 Gazebo Park – Huntington, WV
7/10/2026 DC9 – Washington, DC * Record Release Show *

GOETIA:
Matt Scott – bass, vocals
Demir Soyer – guitars
Nadia Tydings-Lynch – drums

https://www.instagram.com/goetia_death_cult

https://carbonizedrecords.merchtable.com

https://carbonizedrecords.bandcamp.com

https://www.instagram.com/carbonizedrecords

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GRAVEMASS (ft. Members of Zimmers Hole, 3 Inches of Blood, Revocation) Announces Western Canada “This Is The Way 2026 Tour”

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

Photo Credit – Derek Carr

Performing at Loud As Hell Open Air Festival 2026 w/ Fallujah, Allegaeon, Summoning the Lich, Crimson Shadows, Edge of Paradise, and more!

Fresh off the release of their debut album This Is The Way, West Coast extreme‑metal force Gravemass has announced a run of Western Canadian tour dates for summer 2026. The trek, appropriately titled “This Is The Way Tour 2026,” will see the band unleash their ferocious live assault across British Columbia and Alberta from July 31st to August 8th (dates listed below).

The tour follows the eruption of  This Is The Way, a debut forged from decades of West Coast metal lineage. Featuring members of Zimmers Hole, Punch Drunk, 3 Inches of Blood, Revocation, Just Cause, West of Hell, Savannah, Process, Subversion, and The Golers, Gravemass is the convergence of long‑standing forces within Vancouver’s extreme‑music underground.

Guitarist Mayan Hate, who wrote the album’s music in an intense two‑month burst, describes the project as a natural evolution among lifelong friends.

“We’re all West Coast metal heads who’ve known each other for decades. I wrote the music between breaks in other projects and showed it to Lorde Heathen. He immediately wanted in. From there, we recruited the rest of the band, guys we’ve all known forever.”

Vocalist Lorde Heathen also adds;

“Brutal, angry, fast, dark, and evil, this album delivers exactly that: an unrelenting barrage of sinister riffing, death‑metal vocal ferocity, and rhythmic devastation. It draws from the chaos of the modern world. All the lyrics come from the shit‑hole world order that exists right now.” 

Track Listing:​
1. Slaves To Pain – 2:38
2. This Is The Way – 3:45
3. Horned King – 2:54
4. Harvest of Souls – 2:53
5. Spitting Hell – 2:07
6. Black Bell – 2:50
7. Fallen – 3:27
8. Gravemass – 3:51
9. Abandon – 2:01
10. Poison Temple – 3:11
Album Length: 29:41

While This Is The Way was written by Mayan Hate with lyrics by Lorde Heathen, the band confirms that album two is already underway and will be a fully collaborative effort.

Gravemass will also appear at Loud As Hell Open Air Festival 2026, joining a stacked lineup featuring Fallujah, Allegaeon, Summoning the Lich, Crimson Shadows, Edge of Paradise, and more. Festival info is available at: https://www.loudashell.ca.

Known for channeling the ferocity of their influences, Slayer, Venom, Morbid Angel, Watain, and Napalm Death, Gravemass promises a live show that is nothing short of a full‑scale assault.

“The live show is where we bring it all together. We want to bring this experience to the masses,” says Lorde Heathen.

With This Is The Way unleashed March 6, 2026, via End Game Records Inc., Gravemass now turns its focus to the stage, marking the beginning of a new chapter in West Coast extreme metal. More music, more brutality, and a deeper collaborative evolution lie ahead.

Gravemass – Western Canada – This Is The Way Tour 2026:
July 31 – Bridgeview Theater – Kamloops, BC
Aug 1 – Loud As Hell Open Air Festival – Drumheller, AB
Aug 3 – Temple – Edmonton, AB
Aug 4 – The Owl – Lethbridge, AB
Aug 5 – The Royal – Nelson, BC
Aug 6 – The Globe – Nanaimo, BC
Aug 7 – The Lucky Bar – Victoria, BC
Aug 8 – Green Auto – Vancouver, BC

Add to your Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/album/0ROzZyUacjjY7dC6xOwtg5

Bandcamp: https://gravemass.bandcamp.com/

Videos:

“This Is The Way”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR9gy-AD8-E

“Fallen”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQ4ws87xOJs

“Spitting Hell”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r477FZl1VFo

Album Band Line Up:
Lorde Heathen – Vocals
Mayan Hate – Guitar
Murderer of Colonizers – Guitar
Bowels of Hell – Bass
Destroyer of Souls – Drums

More info: 

​https://endgamerecords.com/​

​http://www.gravemass.com/​

​https://www.facebook.com/people/Grave-Mass/61556695854887/​

https://www.instagram.com/gravemass1/

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New Jersey Heavy Metal Band, WHO ON EARTH, Releases New Single/Video, ‘Shadows’ ~ New Album, It Takes The Village, Out Friday!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on May 5, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

With their new album It Takes The Village arriving May 8th, New Jersey heavy metal powerhouse WHO ON EARTH continue the momentum with the release of their latest single and video, “Shadows” – a towering anthem packed with galloping riffs, soaring harmonies and the band’s signature no-frills approach to modern heavy metal.

The third single from the forthcoming album, “Shadows” channels the spirit of classic metal while reinforcing the band’s sharp lyrical perspective. Built on thunderous grooves, dual guitar harmonies, and an arena-ready chorus, the track delivers both nostalgia and urgency in equal measure.

Bassist Pete Rizzi comments:

“‘Shadows’ is our third single from It Takes The Village, and it truly epitomizes what we are all about. It’s got that old school metal vibe with a catchy chorus, guitar harmonies reminiscent of old Maiden & Priest, and a locked-in rhythm section. The lyrics also speak to a concept we touch on quite often: deception and the need to be vigilant about what you see, hear, read, eat, watch, etc., because there are a lot of bad actors trying to profit from us through manipulation, deceit, and outright lies. We don’t write love songs. Ha!”

“Shadows” follows the previously released singles “Vigilance” and “Any Other Way,” both of which offered fans an early glimpse into the sonic force of It Takes The Village—WHO ON EARTH’s most dynamic and fully realized record to date.

WHO ON EARTH will kick off a string of shows with FOZZY beginning later this week.

Purchase tickets here: 

https://whoonearththeband.com/shows/

Watch the music video for “Shadows” here: 

https://youtu.be/s4CShC2gQuY

Stream “Shadows“: 

https://found.ee/WhoOnEarth_SHADOWS

Pre-Save It Takes The Village:

https://foundation-media.ffm.to/ittv

“ANY OTHER WAY” MUSIC VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/oKV28iAiGCM

“VIGILANCE” MUSIC VIDEO:
https://youtu.be/O6bcU4PPcEM

It Takes The Village – Track List:

1. Vigilance
2. Any Other Way
3. Shadows
4. Good Man Down
5. Closer
6. Too Close
7. Double or Nothing
8. Monster!
9. Oh, Set Me Free
10. We Don’t Belong Here
11. Ascension
12. The Unbeaten

WHO ON EARTH Tour Dates w/FOZZY:

May 8 – Charlotte, NC – Amos’ Southend
May 9 – Waynesboro, VA – The Foundry
May 12 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
May 13 – Harrisburg, PA – Capitall City Music Hall
May 15 – St. Charles, IL – Arcada Theatre
May 16 – Flint, MI – The Machine Shop

Lineup:
Coosh – Vocals
Pete Rizzi – Bass
Johnny James Barone – Guitar
Jimmy Kocha – Guitar
Howie Fallon – Drums

Follow WHO ON EARTH:
Website | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Youtube | Bandcamp | Spotify | Apple Music

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ENDSEEKER – German Death Metal Hellraisers To Release Farewell EP, Coffin Born, On June 19th via Metal Blade Records ~ New Video/Single Now Playing + Preorders Available

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 3, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Florian Lübke

After twelve years of seeking, German death metal hellraisers ENDSEEKER have finally found the end. The fiery Coffin Born EP, set for release on June 19th via Metal Blade Records, will mark the final chapter as a band.

“We’ve accomplished more than we have ever imagined in our wildest dreams,” reflects the band, in a celebratory mood. “We played with fantastic bands, played super-cool festivals, and released four albums and two EPs of which we are extremely proud. We were blessed with great and loyal fans and managed to stay a consistent lineup throughout our whole career.”

“But after grinding for more than a decade and dedicating so much time and energy to this band, we feel like it’s time to move on to other projects. We wanted to end this band like we started, as very good friends. We started with an EP and we end it with an EP. It just feels right to do this now, while we still have the power to deliver a great farewell performance as well in the studio as on stage.”

Since their 2015 debut EP Corrosive Revelation, each release has hoisted the Hamburg quintet further up the death metal mountain, with Mount Carcass (2021) and Global Worming (2023) receiving widespread acclaim. Their soft spot for novelty cheese recurs on Coffin Born in a glorious David Hasselhoff cover, “True Survivor.”

In advance of the record’s release, ENDSEEKER presents the EP’s opening track and first single, “Enemies Of Peace.” The band comments, “This is a straight banger with some hardcore and crust vibes. This song grooves like hell and has a very raw and kinda punk attitude. Not only the anti-fascist lyrics, but also musically. It’s very powerful by any means with a strong and bold message.”

Watch ENDSEEKER’s “Enemies Of Peace” video HERE. 

Produced by the band with drums engineered by Eike Freese, Coffin Born stands as ENDSEEKER’s swan song, shaped by the intense bond of a lineup that remained together throughout their whole career.

Coffin Born will be released on digipak CD (w/ 12-page booklet) and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants:

180g Black (EU)

Silver Black Merged (EU – Ltd. 250)

“Royalty Metallic” Vintage Gold Marble (EU – Ltd. 250)

Find preorders at: metalblade.com/endseeker.

Coffin Born – Track Listing:

  1. Enemies Of Peace
  2. No After. No Before.
  3. Coffin Born
  4. Life Breeds Death
  5. True Survivor (David Hasselhoff Cover)

ENDSEEKER Live:
7/10/2026 M.U.R. Open Air – Königsee, DE
7/11/2026 Pure Fucking Metal FestEvil – Laberweinting, DE
7/24/2026 Burning Q – Osterholz-Scharmbeck, DE
11/06/2026 Club From Hell – Erfurt, DE w/ Milking The Goatmachine
11/07/2026 Live Music Hall – Weiher, DE w/ Milking The Goatmachine
11/13/2026 Helvetic – Oberhausen, DE w/ Milking The Goatmachine
11/14/2026 Urban Spree – Berlin, DE w/ Milking The Goatmachine
11/27/2026 LA Cham – Cham, DE w/ Milking The Goatmachine
11/28/2026 Backstage – München, DE w/ Milking The Goatmachine
12/12/2026 Knust – Hamburg, DE w/ Stillbirth, Slaughterday

ENDSEEKER:
Lenny Osterhus – vocals
Ben Liepelt – guitar
Jury Kowalczyk – guitar
Torsten Eggert – bass
André Kummer – drums

https://www.instagram.com/endseeker_official

https://www.facebook.com/endseekermusic

https://endseeker.bandcamp.com/music

http://www.metalblade.com

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STORMKEEP To Release The Nocturnes Of Iswylm Full-Length ~ New Single Now Playing + Preorders Available

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 3, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Alex Pace

Stream STORMKEEPER’s “Imperious Sanguine Eroticism” HERE: https://linktr.ee/vesperian#548877761

Colorado black metallers STORMKEEP will release their The Nocturnes Of Iswylm full-length on June 12th via Vesperian.

Founded in Denver in 2017, STORMKEEP has become one of the spearheads of contemporary symphonic black metal. From the beginning, the band’s work has been defined by a clear sense of identity: melodic, atmospheric, and rooted in the genre’s classic tradition, while shaped by their own fantasy-driven world and narrative approach.

Their first official release, the Galdrum EP, arrived in 2020 and quickly established STORMKEEP as a band with a distinctive vision. One year later, their debut album Tales Of Othertime expanded that world further, earning the band strong recognition within the international black metal underground and placing them among the most notable new names in the field.

Now signed to Vesperian, STORMKEEP returns with their second full-length album, The Nocturnes Of Iswylm. Continuing the story first opened on Tales Of Othertime, the record further develops the band’s self-described black metal symphonia: a blend of grandeur, medieval atmosphere, and fantastical storytelling, carried by precise songwriting and a strong sense of place.

Produced by the band together with Michael Zech, known for his work with Secrets Of The Moon, Dark Fortress, and The Ruins Of Beverast, and mastered by Arthur Rizk, whose credits include Blood Incantation, Power Trip, and Worm, The Nocturnes Of Iswylmpresents STORMKEEP’s vision with clarity and depth.

The cover artwork was created by Simon Bisley, whose unmistakable visual language adds another striking layer to the world of the album. Additional extensive artwork was created by Valnoir, known for his work with Ulver, Paradise Lost, Amorphis, and more.

Following the late March release of the first single, “Carnal Tapestries Of Nailtorn Flesh,” STORMKEEP delivers their second single, “Imperious Sanguine Eroticism.” It offers another view into The Nocturnes Of Iswylm and underlines the band’s position at the forefront of modern symphonic black metal: traditional in spirit, carefully crafted, and fully committed to the world they have built.

Stream STORMKEEP’s “Imperious Sanguine Eroticism” HERE.

The Nocturnes Of Iswylm will be released on standard CD, limited edition cassette (300 copies only available through mailorder, Bandcamp, and the Vesperian webstore), limited CD box (feat. digipak CD, double-sided poster, 4 x photo cards, and 20-page booklet w/ additional art), and digital formats as well as vinyl w/ booklet and extensive artwork in the following color variants:

Black
Violet (EU – Ltd. 500)
Dark Green Ripple (EU – Ltd. 700)
Green (US – Ltd. 500)
Blue Marble (US – Ltd. 700)
Color-In-Color (Bandcamp Europe + Vesperian Webstore Exclusive – Ltd. 300)
Galaxy 2 color (Bandcamp North America Exclusive – Ltd. 300)

Find preorders at THIS LOCATION.

The Nocturnes Of Iswylm Track Listing:

  1. The Taste Of Immortal Blood
  2. The Black Dragons Of Iswylm
  3. Saccharine Subjugation
  4. Imperious Sanguine Eroticism
  5. Echoes In The Vasts Of Sequestration
  6. Carnal Tapestries Of Nailtorn Flesh
  7. Ballad Of A Fallen Star

STORMKEEP:
Otheyn Vermithrax – vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums
Apokteino – guitar
Nebula Husk – bass
Lord Dahthar – keyboards

https://www.instagram.com/stormkeepofficial

https://stormkeep-odl.bandcamp.com/music

https://linktr.ee/vesperian

Source: ClawHammer PR

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Chicago’s DITHEIST Return From the Void with Cosmic Liar, on June 6th

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

Album cover art by Tatomir Pitariu

Chicago (IL) – After a decade in the void, Ditheist return with Cosmic Liar. A relentless, blasphemous onslaught of precision riffing, feral intensity, and abyssal atmosphere that proves some forces only grow darker with time.

Cosmic Liar will be released on June 6, on all digital platforms. Videos for the album’s first two singles are out now. Dive right in at the links that follow!

“Evil To Live” (Lyric Video): youtu.be/xJliI7maKDE

“Nyarlathotep” (Official Video): youtu.be/NldX7kYg51E

Critics and underground outlets highlighted Ditheist‘s ability to channel classic death metal aggression while maintaining a tight, modern execution and a clearly defined sonic personality.

With themes ranging from existential dread to dark humor and social commentary, Ditheist operates as a relentless force in the underground, carrying forward a legacy of intensity, precision, and unapologetic extremity.

Forged in silence and unleashed in fury, Cosmic Liar is Ditheist at their most vicious, an unrelenting descent into blasphemy, chaos, and cosmic dread where every riff hits like a hammer from the abyss

FFO: Decide, Vader, Morbid Angel

Pre-order Cosmic Liar:

ditheist.bandcamp.com/album/cosmic-liar

Track Listing:

1. Cosmic Liar

2. Evil To Live 

3. Kill The Priest

4. Nyarlathotep

5. Apoplectic Delirium

6. Covenant Ov Torture

7. Mouth Of Hell

8. Singularity

Album Credits:

Matt ‘Chesterfields’ Wright – Vocals, Lyrics
Konrad Lysak – Guitar, Lyrics
Brian Frost – Guitar, Bass
Narcyz Fortuna – Drums

Guest Appearances:
Briant Daniel – Guitar Solo on Nyarlathotep, Covent Ov Torture.
Thomas Moore – Oud intro on Nyarlathotep.
Mad Chad Chanfieled – Irish Low Whistle Intro on Nyarlathotep.

Recorded, Mixed & Mastered by Chris Wisco, Belle City Sound, Racine, WI.
Album Production: Chris Wisco/Konrad Lysak.
All music by Konrad Lysak/Narcyz Fortuna.
Lyrics by Matt “Chesterfields” Wright/Konrad Lysak.

Photo Credit: Kimberly Proffitt

BIO:

Ditheist was formed in 2006 in Chicago, Illinois, emerging from the underground with a singular goal: pure, unfiltered death metal destruction. Their 2008 debut EP Seduction of Demons quickly gained traction through strong reviews and airplay, establishing the band as a serious force within the scene.

Forged by founding members Konrad Lysak, Narcyz Fortuna, and John Gunerka, Ditheist refined their sound through years of relentless writing and lineup evolution, including the addition of vocalist Luke Voelz in 2014. Their full-length assault Eternity of Nothingness was unleashed in 2015, later releasing additional physical releases, and drew heavily from the ferocity and precision of genre pillars such as Atheist, Decapitated, Behemoth, and Vader.

Brutal, direct, and uncompromising, the record cemented Ditheist’s identity as a no-frills death metal entity, built on blast-driven percussion, razor-edged riffing, and cavernous vocals.

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instagram.com/ditheistband

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youtube.com/channel/UCbvG7OEr_J_VBaVbVmOSR8A

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France’s KINGCROWN Unveils Single “Lost Horizon” From New Album Moonfall ~ Out Sept 2026

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal albums, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, music videos, news with tags , , , , , , , on May 1, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

French melodic heavy/power metal band Kingcrown return with “Lost Horizon“, the first single taken from their forthcoming album Moonfall, due for release on September 4th, 2026, via Rockshots Records.

Following the strong reception of “Nova Atlantis“, the band opens a new chapter with a track that immediately reinforces their identity while expanding the narrative framework introduced in previous releases.

“Lost Horizon” serves as a direct sequel to “Endless Journey“, continuing a storyline rooted in time distortion and speculative fiction. The track follows a WWII B-17 pilot suddenly caught in a temporal vortex and propelled into the year 2045, merging amazing storytelling with a tightly constructed heavy/power metal framework.

Musically, the single is driven by fast-paced riffing, dynamic vocal delivery, and an anthemic, hook-oriented chorus, balancing immediacy with structural precision. The band’s approach remains firmly grounded in the European heavy/power metal tradition. At the same time, the production handled by Kingcrown and refined through mixing and mastering by Simone Mularoni (Domination Studio) delivers clarity, weight, and definition across the entire sonic spectrum.

LISTEN: https://lnk.to/4mhjvC

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJjlw2AZuPs

Founded by brothers Jo Amore (vocals) and David Amore (drums), former members of Nightmare, Kingcrown have progressively built a cohesive and recognizable identity within the European metal landscape. The current lineup – Jo Amore, David Amore, Sébastien Chabot (bass), Bob Saliba (guitars) and Ced Legger (guitars) – continues to operate with a strong sense of continuity, a key factor in the band’s increasingly focused sound.

With Moonfall, Kingcrown further develops a conceptual direction centered on dystopian themes, technological evolution and the fragility of human existence. Within this context, “Lost Horizon” stands as a fundamental entry point, introducing both the narrative scope and the sonic approach that define the album.

ALBUM PRE ORDER / PRE SAVE – https://rockshots.eu/products/kingcrown-moonfall-cd

For Fans of: Iron Maiden, Helloween, Gamma Ray, Symphony X, Powerwolf

More info: 

​https://rockshots.eu/​

https://linktr.ee/kingcrown_off

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PVRGATORII: Barcelona Black-Death Punks to Release New EP “Profane Rites For Cursed Times” This May

Posted in Black Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on May 1, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Spanish black metal/punk force PVRGATORII is set to release a new EP, “Profane Rites For Cursed Times”, on May 29, 2026 through Night Terrors Records. Marking a significant new chapter in the band’s trajectory, the record will be issued as a strictly limited edition: a one-sided 12″ black vinyl with OBI strip, double-sided insert and an extensive 16-page fanzine entirely dedicated to the band, limited to 100 copies.

The first single “Hermetik Axis” is now streaming HERE.

Far from being a mere accessory, the accompanying fanzine stands as a crucial extension of the release itself. Across sixteen pages, it delves deep into PVRGATORII’s world, tracing the band’s history, exploring the Barcelona underground that shaped them, documenting their approach to instrumentation, and offering a broader insight into the ethos that fuels their work. It is both a document and a statement, reinforcing the physical and cultural weight of the release in an increasingly intangible musical landscape.

Formed in Barcelona in 2018, PVRGATORII have consistently defined their sound as “Black Metal ov Death,” a volatile fusion of raw black metal abrasion, punk urgency, and noise-laden hostility. Yet their approach deliberately resists contemporary trends: while rooted in aggression and immediacy, their music avoids the swagger and looseness often associated with black’n’roll. Instead, “Profane Rites For Cursed Times” remains steeped in a sinister, malevolent atmosphere, where tension is never released into levity and every element serves a darker purpose.

Following their debut album “Con Las Uñas Clavadas En La Cara De Dios” (2021) and the subsequent “Marching Through Thee Night Guided by a Black Fire” (2024), this new EP sharpens the band’s identity even further. It is a concise yet forceful statement, where the most unsettling aspects of black metal and punk converge without compromise, resulting in a sound that feels both immediate and deeply corrosive.

With “Profane Rites For Cursed Times”, PVRGATORII reaffirm their commitment to a vision that is as uncompromising as it is distinct, one that rejects dilution, embraces extremity and continues to evolve on its own terms.

Track list:

I. Key To Thee Temple
II. Dystopian Flesh Arise
III. Hermetik Axis
IV. A Broken Seal For Final Capitalism Collapse

Line-up:

Darth Dvnkel: Six Strinx & Black Spells
L’Ombra: War Drums & Death Bells

Recorded by L’Ombra at the infamous Dvngeon of Llull in early December 2025
Front cover by CVSPE & L’Ombra
Logo by L’Ombra
Layout by CVSPE

PVRGATORII:

https://www.instagram.com/_pvrgatorii/

https://pvrgatorii.bandcamp.com/

Night Terrors Records:

https://night-terrors-records.net/

https://night-terrors-records.bandcamp.com/

https://www.instagram.com/night_terrors_records/

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NIGHTS OF MALICE Presents “Gore Nest” Video/Single ~ Chaos Exordium Full-Length From New Jersey Deathcore Outfit To See Release June 4th

Posted in deathcore, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 30, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

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“Gore Nest” is the new single from New Jersey deathcore outfit NIGHTS OF MALICE. The band’s latest bruiser comes by way of their punishing Chaos Exordium full-length, set to drop on June 4th through Bleeding Art Collective and Blood Blast Distribution (Nuclear Blast Records/Believe).

Comments vocalist Brendan McGrath, “‘Gore Nest’ is super bouncy and fun. It still maintains the sonically heavy tone of the album, but it brings a different kind of energy than the rest of the songs. That’s why the video was a party! It’s also the first time [guitarist] Josh [Kuhn] has written with us. Even before he became an official member, we wanted him to have a solo on the record since we’d been jamming with him for a long time already. This is also the second song I’ve written about DOOM lore. The last one, ‘Void Bearer’ (2021) was about the Icon Of Sin. ‘Gore Nest’ is about Hell’s invasion of Earth from an overall perspective.”

Watch NIGHTS OF MALICE’s “Gore Nest” video, directed by Eric DiCarlo of SquareUp Studios, HERE.

Watch the band’s previously released video for “Ex-Mortis” HERE.

With a sound that is synonymous with razor sharp technical death metal riffing, monolithic groove, and rapid-fire vocal phrasing, as is signature with acts such as Psycroptic, Whitechapel, Aborted, and Archspire, NIGHTS OF MALICE is a triumphant example of the quality of acts that have emerged from the Garden State scene.

Chaos Exordium – Track Listing:

  1. Reject The Host
  2. Ex-Mortis
  3. A Message In Blood
  4. Stitched [Feat. Bobby Yagodich of Verminoth]
  5. Riches To The Conjurer [Feat. Chaney Crabb of Entheos]
  6. The Hand Of Death
  7. Gore Nest
  8. To Live Undead
  9. The Inhuman Experience

Since the band’s inception, the band has worked with the outstanding team of Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland at Atrium Audio, who have produced albums from bands such as Black Crown Initiate, August Burns Red, Rivers Of Nihil, The Ghost Inside, and many more. NIGHTS OF MALICE has once again teamed up with Atrium Audio for Chaos Exordium.

“The whole album started to really come together once we wrote [lead single] ‘Ex-Mortis,” reflects McGrath on the creation of Chaos Exordium. “We felt like that was the song that fully encompassed the current era of our sound and from there, it was easier to pick and choose which of our ideas were going to be on the album, to sort of map out the pacing of it.”

“Our goal was to make the heaviest, most intense NIGHTS OF MALICE album ever. We’ve experimented with our sound in a lot of different ways, but one thing we all agree on is that we are at our best when we’re riffing all over the place. Our writing process always starts with guitar, so it comes naturally to us most of the time.”

“For the production,” he continues, “we knew we were going to go back to Atrium. We love working with Grant and Carson; we’ve been working with them for ten years now. They have always been an integral part of bringing our vision to life and they’ve given us our best sounding mix yet. It’s a very guitar-heavy mix since the riffs are the driving force behind this record.”

Chaos Exordium features album artwork created by Andriy Tkalenko and guest vocals by Bobby Yagodich of Verminoth on “Stitched” and Chaney Crabb of Entheos on “Riches To The Conjuror.”

Stand by for preorders to be announced in the weeks to come. 

NIGHTS OF MALICE Chaos & Misery Tour w/ My Own Will:
6/04/2026 Dingbatz – Clifton, NJ
6/05/2026 Capital City Music Hall – Harrisburg, PA
6/06/2026 Lurking Class Skate Shop – Salisbury, MD
6/09/2026 Growlers – Memphis, TN
6/10/2026 Cobra – Nashville, TN
6/11/2026 The Brickyard – Marietta, GA
6/12/2026 The Reverb Room – Warner Robins, GA
6/13/2026 My Sisters House – Orlando, FL
6/14/2026 Oscura – Bradenton, FL
6/16/2026 Propaganda – Lake Worth, FL
6/17/2026 Hard Love – Jacksonville, FL
6/18/2026 Handlebar – Pensacola, FL
6/19/2026 Ground Zero – Spartanburg, SC
6/20/2026 Riffhouse Pub – Chesapeake, VA

NIGHTS OF MALICE:
Joe Capasso – drums
Xavier Quiles – guitars
Brendan McGrath – vocals
Josh Kuhn – guitars

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ACCEPT Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 Half A Century Of Heavy Metal – Releases On September 4th

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 29, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Accept Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 – Release date: September 4th, 2026

1. Fast as a Shark – feat. Phil Anselmo, Kirk Hammett, Billy Sheehan, Mikkey Dee, Harmonie Musik Hindelang

2. Balls to the Wall – feat. Rob Halford, Matthias Jabs, Rex Brown, Jason Bowld

3. Aiming High – feat. Chuck Billy, Gary Holt, David Ellefson, Christopher Williams

4. Run If You Can – feat. Todd La Torre, Ola Englund, Chuck Garric, Roy Mayorga

5. Hellhammer – feat. Jason McMaster, Zeuss, Phil Shouse, Christopher Williams

6. Metal Heart – feat. Dino Jelusick, Joel Hoekstra, Ava Rebekah Rahman, Jason Bowld

7. Losers and Winners – feat. Hansi Kürsch, Paul Gilbert, Chuck Garric, Tommy Aldridge

8. Save Us – feat. Tobias Forge, Frank Bello, Ray Luzier

9. Up to the Limit – feat. John Bush, Alex Skolnick, Rudy Sarzo, Shannon Larkin

10. Wrong is Right – feat. Ralf Scheepers, John Norum, Ken Mary

11. Starlight – feat. Joseph Michael, Phil Demmel, Michael Cartellone

12. Fight It Back – feat. Mark Lopes, Bumblefoot, Billy Sheehan, Shawn Drover

15. Demons Night – feat. Bobby Blitz, Andy Sneap, David Ellefson, Ray Luzier

16. T.V. War – feat. Joe Lynn Turner, Fredrik Åkesson, Rudy Sarzo, Ken Mary

17. London Leatherboys – feat. Sebastian Bach, Rex Brown, Shawn Drover

18. Monsterman – feat. Jeff Scott Soto, Jeff Loomis, Rudy Sarzo, Michael Cartellone

19. Restless and Wild – feat. Chris Jericho, K. K. Downing, Billy Sheehan, Ray Luzier

ACCEPT website: https://www.acceptworldwide.com/

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KERRY KING Announces From Hell I Rise: Extended Deluxe Edition, Arriving On June 19th

Posted in Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on April 28, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

KERRY KING is giving fans more. The iconic SLAYER songwriter/guitarist is releasing an Extended Deluxe Edition of his acclaimed debut solo album From Hell I Rise via Reigning Phoenix Music on June 19, 2026, expanding the record with five previously unheard demos and new visual elements, including cover artwork by James Bousema and a revamped layout with additional photos.

The demos offer a rare window into King’s creative process, complete with scratch vocal performances by Kerry. Something that he’s been doing for many years, and it’s never been heard outside the studio, until now.

Accompanying the Extended Deluxe Edition is the earbook, an essential for fans and collectors. Limited to only 666 copies worldwide, the earbook includes 2 LPs, a live CD, and a live Blu-ray of the band’s first ever show at Reggies Chicago. The earbook is exclusive to Reigning Phoenix Music, available for mailorder in Europe and the US.

Pre-order From Hell I Rise: Extended Deluxe Edition HERE!

From Hell I Rise – Line-Up:

Kerry King: Guitar
Paul Bostaph: Drums
Kyle Sanders: Bass
Phil Demmel: Guitar
Mark Osegueda: Vocals

From Hell I Rise: Deluxe 2 Year Anniversary Tracklist:

01 – Diablo
02 – Where I Reign
03 – Residue
04 – Idle Hands
05 – Trophies Of The Tyrant
06 – Crucifixation
07 – Tension
08 – Everything I Hate About You
09 – Toxic
10 – Two Fists
11 – Rage
12 – Shrapnel
13 – From Hell I Rise
14 – Crucifixation (Demo Kerry King Vocals)
15 – From Hell I Rise (Demo Kerry King Vocals)
16 – Two Fists (Demo Kerry King Vocals)
17 – Rage (Demo Kerry King Vocals)
18 – Trophies Of The Tyrant (Demo Kerry King Vocals)

Connect With KERRY KING:

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GODTHRYMM Presents “The Sun Never Fell” Single ~ Projections Full-Length To See Release On May 29th Via Profound Lore Records 

Posted in doom metal, doom metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 27, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

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UK doom metal titans GODTHRYMM are pleased to present their latest single, “The Sun Never Fell.” The track comes off the band’s superb third album, Projections, set for release on May 29th via Profound Lore Records.

Projections completes the band’s Visions Trilogy which began with their 2020 debut, Reflections, followed by 2023’s Distortions full-length. Since the release of Reflections, GODTHRYMM has been recognized as the new emerging band from the UK to bring back the glorious aura of early-mid ‘90s UK doom metal, most notably formulated by the Paceville Three (My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost, Anathema).

Considering GODTHRYMM was formed and is helmed by UK doom metal veteran Hamish Glencross (formerly of My Dying Bride, Vallenfyre, and Solstice) and features doom metal drummer extraordinaire Shaun Taylor-Steels (formerly of My Dying Bride, Anathema, and Solstice), that classic UK doom metal DNA has already been implemented within the sonic fabric of GODTHRYMM.

Projections builds upon the cornerstones of Distortions. Now with an expanded lineup which includes keyboardist and co-vocalist Catherine Glencross, bassist Bob Crolla, and new second guitarist Kris McLaughin, Projections is GODTHRYMM’s most layered, varied, and complex release yet, all while still upholding the colossal emotionally charged heavy doom backbone that has defined the core of the band’s sound. Projections is also the band’s most aggressive album to date.

Offer Glencross on today’s single, “We present ‘The Sun Never Fell’ as our second single from Projections, as it showcases the more grandiose epic sound of the band full of vocal harmonies, layer upon layer of instrumentation and massive riffs. The song strives to shine light through crushing darkness, with hope leading out of despair.” 

Stream GODTHRYMM’s “The Sun Never Fell” HERE.

Watch GODTHRYMM’s previously released video for “Truth In My Own” HERE. 

Projections includes guest vocals from original English Dogs vocalist Adie Bailey and Xentrix vocalist Jay Walsh on “Trenches Deep.” Additionally, now former My Dying Bride vocalist Aaron Stainthorpe appears on “Endure My Skin,” reuniting once again with his former My Dying Bride bandmates Glencross and Steels.

This time the iconic vocalist takes center stage for the bulk of the track, whereas on Distortions, Stainthorpe provided more of a spoken word segment on the track “Follow Me”.

Projections was recorded at various stages throughout the last year at different studios with Andy Hawkins and Glencross at the helm. Cover art was done by Mitchell Nolte.

Projections will be release on CD, LP, and digital formats. Find all preorders HERE.

Projections Track Listing:

  1. Trenches Deep [Feat. Adie Bailey and Jay Walsh]
  2. Truth In My Own
  3. The Sun Never Fell
  4. Endure My Skin [Feat. Aaron Stainthorpe]
  5. Jewels
  6. Hope Is Eternal

GODTHRYMM:
Hamish Glencross – vocals, guitars
Shaun Taylor-Steels – drums
Bob Crolla – bass
Catherine Glencross – keyboards, vocals
Kris McLaughlin – guitars

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https://profoundlorerecords.com

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METALITE Unveil Brand-New Music Video for Explosive Single “Starchild”!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , on April 25, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Swedish modern metal force METALITE continue their forward momentum with the release of a stunning new music video for their latest single, “Starchild.” Following their recent signing with PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music and the high-energy introduction of the previously released track “Our Time Has Come,” the band now dives deeper into the sonic universe of their upcoming concept album Discovery.

“Starchild” showcases METALITE’s signature blend of soaring melodies, powerful riffs, and futuristic soundscapes. Driven by epic arrangements and shimmering synth layers, the track pulls listeners straight into the heart of the album’s narrative, offering a glimpse into the story unfolding within their ambitious new record.

With the accompanying video, METALITE bring the world of “Starchild” to life, visually expanding the band’s sci-fi inspired concept and underlining their dynamic and modern approach to power metal.

Guitarist, producer, songwriter and founder Edwin Premberg comments: “Starchild is a key piece of the concept behind our upcoming album Discovery. It’s a classic Metalite track, packed with high energy and soaring melodies but with some new influences. I wanted to create something heavier, a song that’s truly headbang-friendly with a chorus everyone will be singing along to.”

Stream / Download “Starchild”: 

https://metalite.rpm.link/starchildPR

Watch the video here: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW08438ZPzA

ABOUT METALITE
Formed in 2015 by guitarist Edwin Premberg and vocalist Emma Bensing, the band quickly gained recognition for its fresh and modern take on melodic metal and their 2017 debut album Heroes in Time set the stage for METALITE’s rise.

With millions of streams and a growing global fanbase, METALITE continues to redefine the future of melodic metal. Their fusion of cutting-edge sound design, anthemic choruses, and sci-fi-inspired storytelling has set them apart, proving that their journey is far from over. Stay tuned, a new discovery awaits!

More on METALITE:
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ENEMY INSIDE Bury The Past And Dig Into A Heavier Future With Their Brand New Single “R.I.P.”

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on April 24, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Stream “R.I.P.” HERE: https://enemyinside.rpm.link/ripsinglepr

Watch “R.I.P.” HERE: https://youtu.be/BvniEZ2fczs

With zero intention of playing it safe, ENEMY INSIDE return with their explosive new single “R.I.P.“, a track that doesn’t just close a chapter, it sets the whole damn book on fire.

“R.I.P.” is at its core about letting go, burying what no longer serves you, and moving on with clarity and intent. Armed with razor-edged riffs, industrial textures, and anthemic hooks, the band steps into a darker, heavier, and more uncompromising sonic identity than ever before — a bold evolution that signals the dawn of a new era.

“‘R.I.P.’might be one of the heaviest ENEMY INSIDE songs yet. A farewell to the past and everything that once tried to hold you back.” Evan K. & Nastassja Giulia

Driven by the mantra “you cannot control me,” the track cuts deep, lyrically and sonically. Lines like “used to be the echo now I am the scream” perfectly capture the band’s transformation: louder, sharper, and impossible to ignore.

Musically, “R.I.P.” pushes ENEMY INSIDE into heavier territory, combining their signature modern sound with heightened force, especially through more aggressive vocal delivery and powerful, cutting screams that underline the song’s emotional weight.

“R.I.P.” also arrives with a high-end, cinematic music video, continuing the band’s tradition of visually striking productions that amplify their sonic intensity.

Watch “R.I.P.” here: https://youtu.be/BvniEZ2fczs

The single offers a first glimpse into the band’s upcoming album (set for release via RPM), dialing their already uncompromising sound up to a whole new level of intensity.

To bring this new chapter to the stage, ENEMY INSIDE will join SMASH INTO PIECES as special guests on their April and May 2026 tour, delivering their high-energy live show across Europe.

This isn’t just a release.

It’s a burial. And ENEMY INSIDE are the ones holding the shovel.

ENEMY INSIDE:

Nastassja Giulia | Vocals

Evan K  | Lead Guitar

Dave Hadarik | Rhythm Guitar

Dominik Stotzem | Bass

Hanno Kerstan | Drums

ENEMY INSIDE Live:

On tour with SMASH INTO PIECES

24.04.2026 DE Schapen, Mosh’n May 2026 *Festival

25.04.2026 DE Leipzig, Felsenkeller Leipzig

26.04.2026 CZ Prague, ROXY Prague

27.04.2026 AT Vienna, Flex

29.04.2026 BE Antwerp, Zappa

30.04.2026 NL Tilburg, 013

02.05.2026 UK Nottingham, Rock City

03.05.2026 UK Manchester, 02 Ritz Manchester

04.05.2026 UK Glasgow, Garage

05.05.2026 UK Bristol, Thekla

06.05.2026 UK Camden, Electric Ballroom

07.05.2026 FR Paris, Elysee Montmartre

09.05.2026 DE Hamburg, Grosse Freiheit 36

10.05.2026 DK Copenhagen, Amager Bio

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PRIME CREATION Reveal Video For Epic Title Track “Souls Of The Fallen” ~ New Album Out June 26th, Via ROAR!

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

Stream “Souls of the Fallen HERE! https://primecreation.rpm.link/soulssinglePR

Pre-Save/Pre-Order the Album HERE! https://primecreation.rpm.link/soulsPR

Following the recent release of their first single “Galactic Rebirth”, Swedish melodic metal force PRIME CREATION present a brand new music video today. The band now unveil the title track of their forthcoming studio album, Souls Of The Fallen, offering a deeper glimpse into the sonic and thematic core of the record.

Slated for a release on June 26, 2026, via ROAR – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music.

With the premiere of the title track “Souls Of The Fallen”, PRIME CREATION dive into darker and more intense territory, both musically and lyrically. The song captures the emotional weight of conflict and resilience, combining powerful riffs with a cinematic atmosphere that reflects the album’s overarching narrative.

“This song is about being pushed into war when there’s no longer any choice but to fight back,” the band reveals. “It focuses on finding inner strength and courage while facing darkness, rage, and moral conflict on the battlefield. There’s a strong sense of honoring fallen allies and carrying their sacrifice forward. Overall, it’s about enduring the tide of war, struggling with its cost, and still pushing toward survival and eventual triumph.”

Souls Of The Fallen Track-list:
1. Galactic Rebirth
2. Ghosts
3. Blood Harvest
4. Souls of the Fallen
5. Alliance
6. Lost Legacy
7. Legends Never Die
8. Ashes of Trust

Formed in Sweden in 2015, PRIME CREATION quickly established themselves as a driving force in modern melodic heavy metal. Rising from the ashes of the power metal band MORIFADE, the group brought together skilled and experienced musicians with a clear vision: combine technical precision with powerful songwriting and a contemporary edge.

Following their self-titled debut in 2016 and the critically acclaimed Tears Of Rage (2019), the band continued to evolve, culminating in Tell Freedom I Said Hello (2023), which gained strong international attention.

Known for their dynamic live presence, PRIME CREATION have toured across Europe and shared stages with acts like MASTERPLAN and appeared at festivals alongside Europe and W.A.S.P

With Souls Of The Fallen, produced by Niels Nielsen (GHOST, IN FLAMES), the band take another decisive step forward, pushing their sound into darker, more progressive territory while staying true to their melodic roots.

PRIME CREATION:
Esa Englund – Vocals
Robin Arnell – Lead Guitar
Rami Tainamo – Rhythm Guitar
Henrik Weimedal – Bass Guitar
Kim Arnell – Drums

More on PRIME CREATION:
Website | https://www.primecreationband.com/

Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/primecreationofficial/

Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/primecreationband/

YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/Primecreationband

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

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

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

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PHANTOM Release New Single/Music Video “Summoned to Kill” – Taken From New Album Not Midnight Yet

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

Watch the Video Summoned To Kill HERE

Pre-Order “Not Midnight Yet” HERE

Having made their back catalog available to a wider public via High Roller Records, Mexican speed and thrash metal force Phantom will release their third full-length assault Not Midnight Yet via the label. Recorded and mixed once again with Héctor “Northen” Ibarra at Nehtron Studios in Guadalajara and mastered by Patrick W. Engel at Temple Of Disharmony in Germany, this new album captures the band at their most technical and dynamic.

“I am never fully satisfied with my records and I try to push forward and expand our boundaries with every new material, without changing the soul and core of what Phantom stands for: Old School Heavy Metal,“ explains mastermind J.C. García. “This record puts together very well everything that we are. Because of that, I think this is a juggernaut of an album”.

Tracks such as ‘Hordes Of Bats’ deliver relentless speed and riff-driven aggression, while ‘Dracula’s Curse’ and the title track lean into powerful midtempo dynamics and complex structures. ‘The Pale Remains Of Time’ stands out as one of the album’s most ambitious moments, combining melodic vocals, clean guitar interludes and subtle progressive touches.

“I try to break the established formula and add more textures and layers while keeping the old school spirit,” J.C. states. “It’s a very personal record and a work I’m very proud of. I think this is the most solid Phantom record to date”. With Not Midnight Yet, Phantom sharpen their identity and deliver a powerful, atmospheric statement, proof that the night is far from over.

ALBUM TRACK-LIST:
01 Hordes of Bats 
02 Out of the Mausoleum 
03 Dracula’s Curse 
04 Morgenstern / Iron Strike 
05 The Pale Remains of Time 
06 Summoned to Kill 
07 Not Midnight Yet 
08 Solomonari 
09 Sepulchral Majesty 
10 Curse Your Name 
11 A Trail Full of Sorrows 
12 Echoes from the Fights 

PHANTOM:
Harel O. – Guitars
J.C. García – Vocals, Guitars
Raír Tavizón – Bass
J.P. Alatorre – Drums

ON-LINE:
https://www.hrrecords.de/PHANTOM

https://phantombandgdl.bandcamp.com/music

https://www.instagram.com/phantom__speed

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxqEC5vixLBlqEa1Ytz7kDg

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FANTOM – F.O.A.D. Records Present Remastered Edition of Cult Hungarian Black/Thrash Demo: Lucifer jelenj meg!

Posted in Black Metal, blackened thrash, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on April 21, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

A long-lost relic of Eastern European extreme metal resurfaces in definitive form, as F.O.A.D. Records present a newly remastered edition of FANTOM’s seminal demo material, now available on vinyl.

Remastered by Patrick Engel, this upgraded version captures the raw essence of one of Hungary’s earliest and most obscure black/thrash entities, often regarded as even darker and more sinister than their contemporaries.

This official reissue includes the band’s classic 1987 demo Lucifer jelenj meg!, now expanded with 7 additional tracks taken from a rare 1987 session not featured in the previous 2016 vinyl edition. The material has been re-transferred from a rediscovered tape – the best sounding source in existence – and meticulously remastered for vinyl by Patrick Engel at Temple Of Disharmony.

Drawing influence from bands such as Bathory, Possessed, Hellhammer, Venom and Slayer, FANTOM forged a primitive yet highly distinctive sound. Their songwriting is direct and unrefined, but steeped in a uniquely oppressive atmosphere of darkness, malevolence and occult tension.

The release comes as a silver laminated LP, including two inserts featuring lyrics, rare photographs and original artwork, preserving the band’s visual and sonic identity in full detail.

Watch the trailer HERE.

A crucial document of early black/thrash from behind the Iron Curtain: raw, obscure and essential for collectors and devotees of the genre’s darkest origins.

F.O.A.D. Records:

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NECROCCULTUS – Mexican Death Metal Force Streams New Album: The Afterdeath Blackness

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on April 21, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Mexican death metal force NECROCCULTUS have made their upcoming full-length album The Afterdeath Blackness available for exclusive streaming in advance via Death Metal Promotion, offering listeners a complete immersion into their latest work ahead of its official release.

Set to be unleashed on April 24th, 2026, through Terror From Hell Records, the album stands as a powerful reaffirmation of the band’s unwavering dedication to pure and uncompromising death metal. Across its eight tracks, The Afterdeath Blackness delivers a carefully balanced blend of crushing riffs, intricate songwriting, and a dense, ritualistic atmosphere that reflects decades of underground commitment.

Stream the album at THIS LOCATION.

Proud standard-bearers of the purest and most solemn death metal tradition, NECROCCULTUS return with a record that both honors and revitalizes the genre’s roots. Forged through years of underground militancy and unwavering dedication to the death metal cause, the band channels its accumulated experience into an album that feels timeless yet fiercely alive. The Afterdeath Blackness stands as a statement of intent: death metal in its most essential, uncompromising form.

Track-list:

I. Intro (The Highest Sphere Of The Dead)
II. Slaughter Of Bestiality
III. Transition To The Tortuous Reign
IV. Unburied Hellish Presences
V. Dread Midnight Entities
VI. Multiform Devourer Of Souls
VII. Old Coffin Miasma
VIII. The Afterdeath Blackness

Across eight tracks, the album showcases everything that has defined NECROCCULTUS since their inception: massive riffs, carefully crafted songwriting and a dark atmosphere rooted in ritualistic heaviness. The compositions are elaborate without ever becoming self-indulgent, balancing complexity with raw impact and maintaining a natural flow that keeps the listener immersed from beginning to end. A constant sense of menace runs through the record, while a subtle veil of epic grandeur elevates the material beyond mere brutality.

Rather than chasing trends or modern gimmicks, NECROCCULTUS embrace the spirit of classic death metal, filtering it through decades of underground commitment and artistic growth. The result is an album that sounds both reverent and commanding, a work that speaks directly to devoted followers of the old ways while reaffirming the band’s place among today’s torchbearers of authentic death metal.

NECROCCULTUS was formed in 2003 as a five-piece band consisting of César (guitar), Omar (bass), Chago (guitar), Daniel (drums), and Isaías (growls). During the following three years, this original line-up recorded several releases, including the brutal full-length Encircling The Mysterious Necrorevelation (2005) for Sempiternal Productions (US), a 7” EP for Blood Harvest Records (Sweden), a three-way split CD with Sanctifier and Throneum on Warfuck Records (Colombia), and a split LP with Shub-Niggurath released by Iron Bonehead Productions (Germany).

In 2024, founding member Isaías H. reactivated NECROCCULTUS alongside a new line-up: Roel (guitar), Néstor (bass), Alex (guitar), Dante (drums), and Isaías (growls). After performing several live shows, the band entered the studio between July and October 2025 to record their new abominable full-length, The Afterdeath Blackness, featuring eight tracks of bestial, unholy death metal.

The Afterdeath Blackness was recorded, mixed and mastered at MAT Studio.
Vocals has been recorded at The Cave Home Studio, between July and October 2025.
Engineering by Alex Méndez
Music by NECROCCULTUS
Lyrics by Isaías H.
Keyboards session on tracks 1, 6 and 8 by Astarot
Cover artwork by Thomas (Necromaniac)
Layout by Lorenzo Santini
Executive Production by Terror From Hell Recs

Terror From Hell Records:

https://terrorfromhellrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://www.tfhrecords.com/terrorfromhell/

https://www.facebook.com/TerrorFromHellRecords/

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BOARZOY Launch Official Music Video for “Agency (Is Necessary)” ~ New Album, The Great Fires, Due Out This Summer

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

The Boar Metal beasts of BOARZOY have launched the official music for “Agency (Is Necessary),” the first single off their upcoming new album, The Great Fires.

The song perfectly encapsulates the band’s sludge-fueled, groove-forward brand of metal. Imagine a boar running roughshod through the pit at a DIY show and you’ve got BOARZOY.

The band comments on the song, “This track is about doing the right thing, especially in the present moment. It’s also our first release with a music video, so we really wanted to capture the intense energy we bring to shows. It’s a display of our ‘Boar Metal’ sound – aggressive, eclectic and hits hard.”

Watch the video for “Agency (Is Necessary)” now at this location.

Stream the song on Spotify.

BOARZOY plans to release their second full-length album, The Great Fires, this summer. Details are coming soon.

Listen to the band’s 2025 single “Guts,” here.

Their debut album, Ever Watchful Hateful Eye is available at: boarzoy.bandcamp.com.

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

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

www.facebook.com/boarzoy

www.instagram.com/boarzoy.fr

www.tiktok.com/@boarzoy

Source: ClawHammer PR

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CHÄINFIST Release Debut Full-Length via Stormbound Records ~ Single “The Tomb Is Burning” Out Now With Music Video

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

Members from black metal band Ondfødt and rock act Luponero deliver uncompromising hard rock in true old-school style

Listen to Chäinfist: 

https://ffm.to/nqpnwkb

Watch the video of “The Tomb Is Burning”:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D99xNAF8ooE

Buy Chäinfist: 

https://stormboundrecords.myshopify.com/

Born out of a shared and deep respect for acts such as Motörhead, Venom, and Sodom, Chäinfist is exactly what it sounds like: fast, noisy, heavy rock at its meanest.

Behind the project are two names well embedded in the Nordic extreme music underground. Trigger is the alias of Owe Inborr, founding member of the Finnish black metal outfit Ondfødt and noise punks Dispyt, the man behind Wolfthrone Studios, the Ostrobothnian recording studio that has become one of the most sought-after rooms in Nordic extreme music, having shaped records for the likes of …And Oceans, Kvaen, Azaghal, Moonlight Sorcery, Morbikon, and dozens more.

On the other side of the room, Bullet, aka Marco Luponero, the frontman known from Luponero and previously Terrorwheel and Altaria, handles lead vocals and shares instrument duties with Trigger across the entire record.

Bullet recalls: “I called up Trigger one day and said ‘look, I’m charting new territory with my own music, but I think it would be nice to have some sort of project where I could still channel my Motörhead-style spirit. Trigger understood the drill straight away, didn’t hesitate for a second.”

The two have collaborated on several of Luponero’s releases before, so the chemistry was already there. “We aren’t trying to reinvent anything with Chäinfist”, explains Trigger. “We’re just two guys who feel the need to play very fast and very loud. The songs basically write themselves.”

Listeners got a first taste of what the duo’s been up to in March of 2026, when Chäinfist released their eponymous first single. Now they drop the entire debut album, also titled Chäinfist. Leading the release is the single “The Tomb Is Burning“, accompanied by a music video.

Released by Finnish label Stormbound Records, Chäinfist is available to stream and is also available in two physical formats exclusively from Stormbound’s online store: the label’s proprietary Beatjaxx format and a strictly limited cassette run.

CHÄINFIST – TRACKLIST:

01. Chäinfist

02. The Tomb Is Burning

03. Battle Hard

04. Fueled by Satan

05. Lock, Load, Destroy

06. Bury Your Brothers

07. Storm the Gates

08. Nightmare

CHÄINFIST IS:

Bullet – vocals, guitar, bass

Trigger – guitar, bass, drums, vocals

CHÄINFIST CONTACTS:
Website: https://stormboundrecords.com/chainfist/

Facebook:facebook.com/wearechainfist

Instagram: instagram.com/wearechainfist

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