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THE NIGHT ETERNAL Presents “Caught In A Spell” Video/Single ~ Cold Velvet Full-Length To Drop August 21st On Metal Blade Records 

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

Photo by Nona Limmen

“Caught In A Spell” is the latest single from up-and-coming German melancholic heavy metal troupe, THE NIGHT ETERNAL. The track comes off the band’s upcoming Metal Blade debut, Cold Velvet, set to drop on August 21st.

Comments the band, “‘Caught In A Spell’ delivers the perfect heavy metal soundtrack for a night drive. Driven by a hypnotic groove and a powerful sing-along chorus, the song evokes images of endless highways and a restless sense of wanderlust, pulling the listener towards the unknown. Director Robert Piel underlines this atmosphere with a striking video clip, following a Harley-Davidson–riding knight through a cinematic road-movie journey.”

Watch THE NIGHT ETERNAL’s “Caught In A Spell” video HERE.

Watch THE NIGHT ETERNAL’s previously released video for “Where This World Ends” HERE.

Since their foundation in 2018, THE NIGHT ETERNAL have built themselves a serious reputation with their ‘70s and ‘80s guitar-driven sounds in their very own sinister guise. The band´s previous two full-lengths, Moonlit Cross (2021) and Fatale (2023), gained applause by fans and critics alike, which resulted in successful support tours (Blind Guardian, Michael Schenker Group, Angel Witch, Lucifer) and festival gigs (Wacken, Summer Breeze, Hellfest, Alcatraz) throughout Europe as well as a spot on the infamous Hell’s Heroes fest in Houston, Texas.

With Cold Velvet, the band ultimately carved out its own subgenre, weaving darkness, dreamlike unease and deep melancholy into a dramatic yet untainted heavy metal rock ’n’ roll attitude. Recurring trademarks such as hypnotic, ritualistic rhythms, mesmeric guitar riffs, melodies and irresistibly catchy choruses permeate every track drawing the listener into a trance-like state and unleashing a relentless surge of dark energy and dopamine.

The band is currently featured on the cover of Deaf Forever Magazine. Writes the esteemed publication, “Incredible, where is this band heading next? To the very top, of course. And it would take the devil himself to prevent Cold Velvet from finally catapulting THE NIGHT ETERNAL to the pinnacle of the European scene. Catchier yet even more mystical than before, the German band throws their entire talent into the ring across eight tracks, leaving behind everything else attempting to navigate the dynamic interplay of goth rock, gritty heavy metal, and anthemic hard rock (#1 in Soundcheck).”  

Cold Velvet was recorded between May and December 2025, at Church Of Sound Studios in the greater area of Munich, Germany. Production, recording, and mixing duties were handled by Michael Zech, a guitarist of black metallers Secrets Of The Moon and a highly respected producer known for his work with Sulphur Aeon, Triptykon, and The Ruins Of Beverast, among others.

The record will be released on CD-digipak and digitally as well as vinyl in the following color variants:

180g black (US)
Clear Purple w/ Black Smoke (EU – Ltd. 1000; includes 7”, slipmat, velvet bag, gas lighter)
“Storm Cloud” Violet Blue Marbled (EU – Ltd. 700)
Steel Grey Blue Marble (EU – Ltd. 500)
Light Grey Blue Splatter (EU – Ltd. 300)
“Black Dust” Crystal Clear (EU – Ltd. 200)

Find preorders at: metalblade.com/thenighteternal.

Cold Velvet – Track Listing:

  1. Where This World Ends
  2. Eurydice (Don’t Look Back)
  3. Caught In A Spell
  4. When The Last Candle Dies
  5. The Veins Of Time
  6. The Watcher Of The Burning Veil
  7. Shape Of Sorrow
  8. Dance On Crimson Ground

THE NIGHT ETERNAL Live:
7/18/2026 Baden in Blut Festival – Weil am Rhein, DE
8/20/2026 Goldgrube – Kassel, DE * Release Show
8/21/2026 Bambi Galore – Hamburg, DE * Release Show
8/22/2026 Nord Sommerfest – Essen, DE * Release Show
8/27/2026 Drums of War Festival – Barcelona, ES
9/25/2026 Delta Zinnober – Essen, DE
w/ Messa:
10/27/2026 Le Dodu – Marseille, FR
10/28/2026 Sala Salamandra – Barcelona, ES
10/29/2026 Sala Copernico – Madrid, ES
10/30/2026 Antirouille – Montpellier, FR
10/31/2026 Rock Art Festival – Trier, DE * THE NIGHT ETERNAL only
11/01/2026 Petit Bain – Paris, FR
11/03/2026 Cathouse – Glasgow, UK
11/04/2026 Rebellion – Manchester, UK
11/05/2026 Rescue Rooms – Nottingham, UK
11/06/2026 Thekla – Bristol, UK
11/07/2026 The Garage – London, UK
11/09/2026 13 – Tilburg, NL
11/10/2026 Kavka – Antwerp, BE
11/12/2026 Franz Club – Berlin, DE
11/13/2026 Logo – Hamburg, DE
11/14/2026 Rockpalast – Bochum, DE
11/15/2026 Artheater – Cologne, DE
11/17/2026 Das Bett – Frankfurt, DE
11/18/2026 Backstage – Club Munich, DE
11/19/2026 Dynamo – Zurich, CH
11/20/2026 Sunset Bar – Martigny, CH
11/21/2026 Live Club – Trezzo sull’Adda, IT

THE NIGHT ETERNAL:
Ricardo Baum – vocals
Robert Richter – guitar
Henry Käseberg – guitar
Aleister Präkelt – drums

“Gloomy metal from my hometown. Beautiful!” – Mille Petrozza, Kreator

“With their new record, THE NIGHT ETERNAL cements even further, why they are the rightful defenders of the New Wave of German Heavy Metal and a staple of contemporary brutal night time rocking. Who let the bats out?!” – Johanna Sadonis, Lucifer

“Genuine emotions that sweep you back and forth, plunging you into the depths and soaring you to new heights. With this album, THE NIGHT ETERNAL fills the gaping void in my musical heart, the gap between rock-infused wave and rousing metal, like no one else can.” – Maik Weichert, Heaven Shall Burn

“If THE NIGHT ETERNAL have played Champions League with Fatale, Cold Velvet secures them a safe spot in the play offs right away. Huge songs, huge sound and maybe one of the best vocalists our generation has to offer. THE NIGHT ETERNAL is the next big thing!” – S. Castevet, Vulture

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The Black Dahlia Murder Announce European Headline Tour Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Nocturnal

Posted in Death Metal, melodic death metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on July 1, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Michigan Melodic Death Metal Icons Return to Europe with a Career-Spanning Headline Tour

The Black Dahlia Murder today announce “Two Decades Of Nocturnal,” a European headline tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their landmark 2007 album Nocturnal. The tour will see the Michigan melodic death metal veterans perform a special set drawing heavily from the landmark album alongside fan favorites spanning their entire catalog, bringing one of extreme metal’s most beloved records back to European stages this winter for a series of headline shows.

Tickets are on sale today at: tbdmofficial.com

Photo credit: Marshall Wieczorek

Current Lineup:
Brian Eschbach – vocals
Ryan Knight – guitar
Wes Hauch – guitar
Max Lavelle – bass
Alan Cassidy – drums

Comments vocalist Brian Eschbach: “Super excited to announce this celebration of Nocturnal’s 20th anniversary which we will present across Europe this winter. The set will feature a great deal of material off the band’s third release. Can’t wait to see y’all again“

Released on September 18, 2007 via Metal Blade Records, Nocturnal marked a defining moment in The Black Dahlia Murder‘s career and in American extreme metal at large. Recorded with Eric Rachel at Trax East and mixed by Jason Seucof at Audiohammer, the album debuted at No. 72 on the Billboard 200 and earned the band Metal Hammer’s Golden Gods Award for Best Underground Band.

With its visceral combination of flesh-searing riffage, mind-bending guitar solos, and disgustingly poetic lyricism, Nocturnalpushed the boundaries of melodic death metal with an intensity and craft that resonated far beyond American shores. It remains, nearly two decades on, widely regarded as the gold standard of modern US melodic death metal and one of the most important extreme metal records of the 21st century.

European metal press recognized Nocturnal‘s significance from the moment of its release. Metal Hammer UK honored the album’s release era by naming the band Best Underground Bandat their Golden Gods Awards– a prize The Black Dahlia Murder were too busy touring to collect in person. 

Kerrang! has consistently cited the record as a cornerstone of modern melodic death metal, while Distorted Sound has described the band as “one of melodeath’s greatest, most consistent bands” – praise rooted firmly in the standard Nocturnal set.

The Black Dahlia Murderhave faced extraordinary challenges since Nocturnal‘s release and emerged from each one stronger. The passing of beloved co-founder and vocalist Trevor Strnad in 2022 threatened to end the band entirely, but the remaining members, led by co-founder Brian Eschbach, who stepped into the vocalist role, chose to honor Trevor’s legacy by carrying the band forward. Their tenth studio album, Servitude (Metal Blade Records, September 2024), marked Eschbach’s recorded debut as lead vocalist and lyricist, and was met with near-universal critical acclaim across Europe and beyond.

Kerrang! declared that Eschbach’s vocal performance “fits perfectly,” and that Servitude “faces down existential concerns with determination and defiance. Forged from tragedy and loss, it honours their fallen friend while celebrating the survival of The Black Dahlia Murder as an ongoing entity.” 

Metal Hammer UK praised the record, writing that the band “skillfully picked up where they left off… deciding to channel and celebrate him instead and the results are glorious.” Distorted Sound noted that “Eschbach is a commanding, venomous presence and never feels like a hollow recreation of Strnad,” reaffirming The Black Dahlia Murder‘s place as “one of melodeath’s greatest, most consistent bands.“

The band’s return to European stages in 2024, their first since 2019, saw them perform at some of the continent’s most prestigious festivals, including Download Festival (UK), Graspop Metal Meeting (Belgium), Hellfest (France), Wacken Open Air (Germany), Brutal Assault (Czech Republic), Party San Open Air (Germany), Alcatraz Metal Festival (Belgium), and Bloodstock Open Air (England).

Fresh from a triumphant Spring Fling 2026 US headline run and an ongoing co-headline North American tour with Arch Enemy, The Black Dahlia Murder arrive in Europe at the peak of their powers – bolstered by the addition of acclaimed guitarist Wes Hauch (Alluvial, ex-The Faceless) as a full member of the lineup.

TOUR DATES:
01/14/2027 Frankfurt, DE – Batschkapp
01/15/2027 Köln, DE – Essigfabrik
01/16/2027 Bochum, DE – Matrix
01/17/2027 Berlin, DE – Columbia Theater
01/18/2027 Hamburg, DE – Grünspan
01/20/2027 Copenhagen, DK – Pumpehuset
01/21/2027 Stockholm, SE – Debaser
01/22/2027 Oslo, NO – John Dee
01/23/2027 Gothenburg, SE – Filmstudion
01/24/2027 Hannover, DE – Faust
01/25/2027 Prague, CZ – Futurum
01/26/2027 Krakow, PL – Kwadrat
01/27/2027 Budapest, HU – Dürer Kert
01/28/2027 Ljubljana, SLO – Kino Siska
01/29/2027 Vienna, AT – Flex Club
01/30/2027 Salzburg, AT – Rock House
01/31/2027 München, DE – Backstage
02/02/2027 Paris, FR – Petit Bain
02/03/2027 Lille/Wasquehal, FR – The Black Lab
02/04/2027 London, UK – The Dome
02/05/2027 Tilburg, NL – O13 Next Stage
02/06/2027 Drachten, NL – Drachten Deathfest
02/08/2027 Nantes, FR – Le Ferrailleur
02/09/2027 Toulouse, FR – Le Rex
02/10/2027 Fribourg, CH – Fri-Son
02/11/2027 Winterthur, CH – Gaswerk
02/12/2027 Audincourt, FR – Le Moloco
02/13/2027 Metz, FR – Haunting The Chapel
02/14/2027 Karlsruhe, DE – Substage

Tickets available at: tbdmofficial.com

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Deathcore Act SARCOMA Present New Explosive Single “En Llamas”

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

Watch “En Llamas” HERE: https://youtu.be/46zSysvx93E

“En Llamas“, which translates to “on fire, or in flames” is an explosion of aggression. The latest single to land from Ecuador’s extreme metal act SARCOMA, it is a brutal and ferocious offering designed for the mosh pit. “En Llamas” arrives ahead of SARCOMA‘s forthcoming album that is set to release later in 2026. 

SARCOMA comment on “En Llamas”: “From its inception, when there were just a couple of riffs, we immediately got the feeling that this one was meant to be about violence and perfect for frantic moshpits. Lyrics refer to exhaustion, laceration and the burning sensation of a deadly circle pit.

It’s all about avoiding being crushed by this deadly vortex while the band keeps feeding it with a fiery beat.

The same overlaying theme of proving oneself is also subtly present, this time in the live show scenario.”

Musically, “En Llamas” is a hybrid of Latin and extreme metal styles. The track is powered by beats drawing from Latin and modern death metal, with blackened death metal riffs and a Latin / metallic hardcore chorus. Over the course of the song’s arrangement, there is a further sonic shift and the track ends with a progressive breakdown and an apocalyptic mood. 

Obliterating rhythms establish the untamable power of “En Llamas” in the first moments of the track. Eerie dissonance returns throughout the track’s arrangement enhancing a dark tension and sense of unease. Contrasting intense speed with a slow and unrelenting pace, “En Llamas” demonstrates SARCOMA‘s extreme nature over multiple forms. 

Hidden ahead of the first chorus is the subtle audio sample, “welcome to hell”. A brief line of dialogue from Pinhead to one of his victims, it was taken from one of the Hellraiser movies. This continues SARCOMA‘s theme of utilizing audio samples to enhance the themes of their music. 

“En Llamas” was produced by Juan Pablo Flores and recorded at Valley of the Death recording studio. The single was mixed and mastered by Juan Pablo Rivas. 

About SARCOMA:
SARCOMA is the first Spanish-language deathcore band in the world. Formed in Quito, Ecuador, in 2006, the quartet launched their debut EP Silenciosa Tortura independently that same year.

2016 brought a hiatus until seven years later, in 2023, original members Santiago Romero (vocals) and Juan Pablo Flores (guitar/vocals) returned to write new music, now joined by Andrés Jaramo (drums) and Andrés Éguez (bass). 

Connect With SARCOMA:
Bandcamp: https://sarcomaec.bandcamp.com/music

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

Instagram: https://www.Instagram.com/sarcomaecuador

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THE NOCTAMBULANT Release Video For “Skeleton Key” ~ New Studio Album Revival Out in September

Posted in Black Metal, gothic, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , on June 29, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Watch “Skeleton Key” HERE! https://youtu.be/WT-fW9Yrdfk

Following their recent signing to Terminus Hate City, THE NOCTAMBULANT reveal the next few pages of this Southern Gothic chapter. Steeped in the traditions of Blues, Rockabilly, Goth rock and American Country, THE NOCTAMBULANT embrace this aesthetic and sonic niche while maintaining their signature black metal sound.

THE NOCTAMBULANT will release their forthcoming full length album Revival on September 18, via Terminus Hate City. 

On the new single “Skeleton Key” THE NOCTAMBULANT share: “this track captures the desire to achieve salvation and transcendence by any means necessary. It tells the story of using one body to reach immortality in another. The weakness of the flesh must be overcome in the pursuit of something greater.”

“Skeleton Key” unleashes a dire savagery through a blackened haze. Its foreboding onslaught marches steadily onward as weighted rhythmic strikes soon erupt into a fury of high-speed intensity. As the darkness consumes, the inevitable end is inescapable. 

Revival – Track Listing:

1. Repent and Be Saved
2. Bring the Sorrow
3. Apokalypsis
4. Dark Dawn
5. Macabre
6. Interlude
7. Skeleton Key
8. Killing Tree
9. Hell Ride
10. San Martino
11. Red Right Hand

Recorded at Tri-Rush Studios, Revivalwas engineered and produced by E. Helvete and D. Franseth. The album was mixed and mastered by Daniel Thabet at Liquid Studios, with the cover art designed by Dream Creatures. 

THE NOCTAMBULANT:

E. Helvete – Guitars/Vocals
D. Franseth – Drums
Lars G – Bass
Rev. Beaumont – Lead Guitar

Links: 

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/TheNoctambulant/

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

TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMeEM8R9y/

Source: C Squared Music

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Seattle’s Greyhawk Seeks Replacement for Departed Vocalist!

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

Seattle (WA) – Heavy Metal juggernaut, Greyhawk, is seeking a new singer to repace the recently departed Anthony Corso.

Check out this brief video message from bassist Darin Wall to find out more:

youtu.be/sQvsVcGgzUI

The official statement from the band follows:

“Fresh on the heels of our successful tour with Alestorm and Twilight Force, we are now back home and ready to find a new, permanent singer for Greyhawk.

We are looking for someone who can sing cleanly with style and gravitas. Whatever your range is, we can work with it. But you need to be able to deliver the goods in that range, and be a dynamic singer both in the studio and on stage live. We are not just looking for a singer, we want someone to be the front person for this band.

Our plans include a new album, shows, tours, festivals, you name it! If you are looking to get on board with a band who wants to get out and do cool things as much as possible, then we are the band for you.

International tours are needed so a clean record and a passport is required as well as the availability to get on the road and tour for weeks on end.

Gender, location – all not deciding factors for us. Just be a cool human who wants to rock. All level of experience considered.

All interested parties please send an email to greyhawkmetal@gmail.com or message us on Facebook / Instagram for audition materials.”

Cruz Del Sur Music released Greyhawk‘s Warriors of Greyhawk in February, and it’s been raining accolades ever since.

Cruz Del Sur Music released Greyhawk‘s Warriors of Greyhawk in February, and it’s been raining accolades ever since.

Purchase/Stream Warriors of Greyhawk:

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TAPE: https://tinyurl.com/y7jn6xn7

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

LP LMT: https://tinyurl.com/mpzmnk4s

Current Line-Up:

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

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Russian Epic Metallers, SCALD, Releasing Relics EP on Cruz Del Sur Music ~ New Single Streaming

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

Russian Epic Metallers Scald return with a new EP!

Cruz Del Sur Music proudly presents, Relics, a new offering from Scald. Exhuming ancient songs from their past and giving them new life with Hrafn, their new vocalist, this is a must have for fans of the genre.

“Master of Tundra” – the EP’s first single, is available to stream at:

scaldepicdoom.bandcamp.com/track/master-of-tundra

This EP opens a new chapter in Scald’s history. They were joined by Hrafn, a magnificent singer famous for his work with Vendel (Russia). He can truly do justice to Agyl’s legacy, which we present to you in Relics.

Three of the five songs, Master Of Tundra”, “Ravens”, and “Flame” were written after the recording of the legendary album Will Of The Gods Is Great Power (spring 1996 – fall 1997, the year Agyl died). At that point, the band chose to step away from traditional epic doom and, as an experiment, create songs with a more diverse style while still maintaining the original Scald atmosphere.

When writing these three songs, Scald were inspired by the work of the Norwegian Sami singer Mari Boine and in particular her album Leahkastin, progressive metal bands Fates Warning and Dream Theater; as well as Sanctuary’s album Into The Mirror Black and the magnificent singer Warrel Dane with his soulful vocals.

These songs had never been recorded in a studio before, but they were occasionally performed at Scald concerts in the past. Fans from all over the world kept asking Scald when they would finally record and release these songs.

“So here you go – this EP is for all of you who waited for it all these years! Your support is priceless and the release could not have happened without you!

The song “Falcon” was written by Agyl for his pre-Scald band called Ross, in 1991-1992. To honor the memory of this great vocalist, Scald decided to record a cover version of this song, and on Relics, in addition to the English version, they recorded it in Russian; the language Agyl performed it in.

Thanks to everyone who helps and supports us in these difficult times. Scald are beyond politics! Always were, always will be.”

– Scald

Relics will be released on September 4, 2026.

Line-Up:

Hrafn – vocals
Harald – guitars
Karry – guitars
Velingor – bass
Ottar – drums and percussion

Playback by Anton Levin

Pre-order:

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Vinyl LP: https://tinyurl.com/2kjnwrvz

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Track Listing:

  1. Master of Tundra
  2. Ravens
  3. Flame
  4. Falcon
  5. Sokol

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VICTORIA K – New Single “Take It All” From Forthcoming Album The Pleasure of Sorrow

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

Australian gothic metal act Victoria K return with their new single “Take It All”, out June 26, 2026, taken from the band’s forthcoming third studio album, The Pleasure of Sorrow.

Following the release of “Oh So Weary”, the new track opens a darker and more vulnerable chapter in the world of The Pleasure of Sorrow. Seductively melancholic and deeply personal, “Take It All” moves through loss, memory, and the slow process of healing, shaping an emotional journey that feels intimate, atmospheric and direct.

For fans of Evanescence, Lacuna Coil, and Spiritbox, Victoria K continues to evolve their gothic metal foundations through modern metalcore intensity, electronic textures, heavier dynamics, and layered sound design. The result is a sound that remains melodic and emotionally charged while pushing the band further into a darker, more contemporary space.

Speaking about the single, Victoria K explains:

“The song discusses a moment in time when a piece of yourself is taken from you. It may have been a piece of your character, of your youth, but it was a moment in time where you lost something of yourself in a way that felt as though it was out of your control.”

Written as a form of catharsis, “Take It All” unfolds like a distant memory resurfacing through sound, capturing the aftermath of loss, the uncertainty that follows, and the emotional spiral of trying to make sense of something that cannot be undone. Rooted in Victoria K’s love for gothic metal, with Evanescence as a key reference point, the track lets its atmosphere, vocal melodies, and recurring main riff carry the emotional weight, turning restraint into one of its greatest strengths.

The single arrives as part of Victoria K’s upcoming third studio album, The Pleasure Of Sorrow, a new chapter that sees the band expanding their gothic metal roots with darker atmospheres, modern heaviness, and subtle electronic textures. Further details regarding the album, including the release date, will be revealed in the coming months. Stay tuned!

Listen to “Take It All” here: https://lnk.to/kSaVux

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWj5Sr_Wbko

For fans of: Spiritbox, Evanescence, Lacuna Coil

VICTORIA K lineup:

Victoria Knight: Vocals
Charlie Curnow: Extreme Vocals
James Davies: Drums
Ethan Collusi: Bass

More info:
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Norwegian symphonic black metal band Profane Burial launch new single “Triumph Of Dreadful Aftermath”

Posted in Black Metal, black metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on June 27, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

New album “Desolate Echoes of Turmoil” to be released via These Hands Melt

Kråkstad, Norway & Rome, Italy; 22 June 2026: Norwegian symphonic black metal group Profane Burial has unveiled a new single, “Triumph Of Dreadful Aftermath,” as an introduction to the upcoming full-length, Desolate Echoes of Turmoil, to be released later this year via These Hands Melt. 

Listen to “Triumph Of Dreadful Aftermath”: https://www.nocleansinging.com/2026/06/22/an-ncs-video-premiere-profane-burial-triumph-of-dreadful-aftermath/

According to the band, “Triumph Of Dreadful Aftermath” tells the tale of how chronic insomnia and spontaneous panic tear apart the fabric of normality, dragging the human psyche into a nightmare dimension of disintegration and fear. With its ferocious style of expression, “Triumph Of Dreadful Aftermath” sets a whole new tone of aggressiveness for Profane Burial, with music that is dark and orchestral in its intensity.

Their upcoming album “Desolate Echoes of Turmoil” is considered the most elaborate and dynamic album produced by the band yet. While the new material deliberately maintains the core foundation of their established style, relying heavily on grandiose arrangements, bleak atmospheric textures, and sharp black metal execution, it also moves significantly further into progressive territory. Complex arrangements, changing structure, and unexpected timing make the band move into the modern, very emotional sphere without losing its characteristic dark and cinematic sound. 

Track-list:

  1. Den Fortaptes Krønike
  2. Prognostic Augural Obsolescence
  3. Triumph of Dreadful Aftermath
  4. Channeling Epiphany
  5. Horror Code pt. 2
  6. Malicious Discomfort

To bring this specific vision to life, the band worked with notable names in the studio. The entire album was mixed and mastered by Børge Finstad at Toproom Studio, whereas the drum tracks were recorded independently at Strand Studio. Visually, the release is tied together by a striking, Rorschach-inspired cover artwork painted by Ella Kunst, a piece designed to mirror the existential and psychological tension found throughout the music.

Profane Burial originally formed in 2013, starting out as an ambitious studio project between Kjetil Ytterhus, known for his work with Haimad, Khôra, and Babels Tårn, and André Aaslie, who has performed with Funeral, Images At Twilight, Omnia Moritur, and Vitam Aeternam.

The project quickly grew into a proper live group, bringing in a highly capable lineup of musicians associated with prominent acts like Borknagar, Trollfest and Cadaver. After building early momentum with their 2018 debut album, The Rosewater Park Legend, the band switched into a trio format after 2020. This transition put Aaslie on guitar duties and positioned Ytterhus as the main vocalist, a creative shift that resulted in their 2024 album, My Plateau.

The album will be available across several formats via These Hands Melt. The release options include a standard digital album, a CD Digipack strictly limited to 200 copies, and a classic vinyl LP pressed in two separate color variants. 

Pre-order: https://profaneburial.bandcamp.com/album/desolate-echoes-of-turmoil

Lineup:
Kjetil Ytterhus – Vocals & Keys
André Aaslie – Guitars, Bass & Keys
Bjørn Dugstad Rønnow – Drums

Profane Burial online:

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

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

Bandcamp: https://profaneburial.bandcamp.com/music

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7KX7UxaY6BWCBFIfl0kqY3

These Hands Melt online:

Website/shop: https://thesehandsmelt.shop/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/these.hands.melt

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/these.hands.melt

Bandcamp: https://thesehandsmelt.bandcamp.com/music

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Chilean Death Squad RIPPER Returns With Towards Rebirth ~ Album Out July 24th on Dark Descent Records

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on June 26, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Your patience will be rewarded. Chile’s RIPPER returns with their first full-length since 2016’s Experiment of Existence.

The last decade has seen RIPPER refine their attack into a lethal blend of old-school death metal and thrash-or-be-thrashed aggression. The band has undeniably earned a reputation as one of South America’s premiere extreme metal exports.

Witness the band’s triumphant return with the first single off Towards Rebirth, “The Source Exterminator.” Stream the track at: youtu.be/J_QqGRoVQ2Q?si=BafNTXKHy5hO3jOz

Towards Rebirth contains the band’s most violent work to date. Razor sharp guitar work, intense drumming and well-crafted songs are still there…only more concise, more vicious.

Dark Descent Records will release Towards Rebirth on July 24th on CD, vinyl and digital formats.

Pre-order Towards Rebirth at:

www.darkdescentrecords.com/shop

www.ddmsuo.eu

www.darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com

Towards Rebirth – track list:

1. The Secular Awakening

2. World of Darkness

3. Towards Rebirth

4. Final Hologram

5. Into The Coldness of Land of Dead

6. The Source Exterminator

7. Messages From The Other Side

8. The Secret Dawn

9. The End of Universe

10. Procession to the Eternal Rest

RIPPER:
Patricio Spalinger – Vocals/Lead and Rhythm Guitars
Javier Buzeta – Drums
Tomas Barriga – Bass
Nicolas Young – Lead and Rhythm Guitars

This album is highly recommended for devotees of early Sepultura, Kreator, Pestilence and Sadus.

Towards Rebirth was recorded, mixed and mastered by Pablo Clares at DM6 Studio. Artwork by Paolo Girardi.

Stream more from RIPPER on Spotify.

facebook.com/ripperchileoficial

instagram.com/ripper.chile

ripperdeathrashchile.bandcamp.com

www.darkdescentrecords.com

darkdescentrecords.bandcamp.com

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METALADIAN Unleashes Ferocious Title Track Single “Deaditation” Ahead of Debut Album Out On Canada Day!

Posted in Heavy Metal, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on June 26, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

(Photo Credit – Andrew Brophy) L-R: Dan Brophy – Rhythm and Lead Guitars and Vocals, Andrew Brophy – Drums and Lead Vocals, Dustin Smith – Bass Guitar and Vocals, Ruth Guechtal – Rhythm Guitar and Vocals

Hamilton, Ontario, extreme‑metal outfit METALADIAN erupt with the release of “Deaditation,” the ferocious and hypnotic title track single from their upcoming debut album out on Canada Day, July 1st, 2026. After more than twenty years of composing, refining, and shaping the band’s sound, composer, lead vocalist, and drummer Andrew Brophy finally unveils the first official chapter of METALADIAN’s long‑awaited recorded legacy.

“Deaditation” is METALADIAN’s most aggressive and unrelenting work, a dizzying, chromatic, multi‑vocal assault built on a three‑stage structure: plateau, ascension, descent. Each time the cycle restarts, the tempo subtly increases, dragging listeners deeper into a spiralling frenzy.

“The interplay between vocalists is quick, dizzying and hypnotizing… the music is incrementally and constantly gaining momentum, driving the track to a spiralling frenzy by the final descent,” adds Brophy.

Lyrically, the single paints a blackened world where victims reclaim power through a psychic retaliation, a Deaditation, forcing abusers to feel the pain they inflicted “100,000 fold.” Musically, it opens with riotous crowd samples, chromatic bass lines, droning harmonies, ripping feedback, and a tribal drum solo that launches the track into its relentless progression.

Fans of extreme metal, progressive death metal, and classical‑influenced metal will immediately recognize the ambition and precision behind the single.

Listen to the lyric video for “Deaditation” at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hjKm_7NoCs

Arriving July 1, 2026, “Deaditation”is the culmination of more than two decades of writing. Brophy began composing the framework on classical guitar in 2003, later expanding the material into a full three‑album arc.

Track Listing:

  1. Left Hand Path – 9:44
  2. Deaditation – 6:21
  3. No Worse Death Than The Loss Of All Hope – (Wondering Why I Wonder Why) – 7:35
  4. Confrontation With God – 11:59
  5. Cure For Judgement – 6:51
  6. Welcome To Your Holy Hell – 8:49
    Album Length: 51:19

The debut album is a story‑driven descent and ascent, moving through spiteful violence, spiralling depression, suicidal ideation, 
confrontation with God, revenge, and finally, redemption.

“The album is drenched in violence and darkness, but with a hint of light that begins to show itself as the album progresses,” says Brophy.

Musically, the record is dense, chromatic, harmonically lush, and rhythmically punishing. Vocally, all four members contribute in a rapid‑fire call‑and‑response style: Andrew Brophy (drums, lead vocals) with melodic leads and rhythmic anchors, Dustin Smith (bass) brings guttural, ogre‑like lows, Dan Brophy (guitar) adds vicious, rabid‑dog riot vocals and Ruth Guechtal (guitar) exports ripping, high‑screeching screams. The result is a massive, layered vocal machine unlike anything in the Canadian metal landscape.

METALADIAN formed in Hamilton, Ontario, as the vehicle for Andrew Brophy’s intricate compositions, music that blends thrash, death, progressive, and technical metal with the darker works of classical composers such as Bartók, Penderecki, Mussorgsky, Stravinsky, Beethoven, and Mahler.

“Metaladian is my passion, my main source of creativity and catharsis for years,” adds Brophy.

Their sound is best described as complex, emotional, heavy, dark, and hypnotizing. The band’s lineup is deeply interconnected: Andrew and guitarist Dan are brothers, Ruth (guitar) is Dan’s wife, and Dustin (bass) is their “metal brother from another mother.”

All four also perform in the Hamilton extreme‑theatre metal act 30 Immolated; 16 Returned, and three members hold classical‑music degrees, including two doctorates in composition.

Recommended for fans of Strapping Young Lad, Metallica (early), Suffocation, Bela Bartok, and Ludwig Van Beethoven, METALADIAN’s “Deaditation” is available for pre-order at: https://metaladian.bandcamp.com/

More info:

​https://www.facebook.com/metaladian/​

​https://www.instagram.com/metaladian​

https://www.tiktok.com/@metaladian

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ARION Release New Single And Music Video “Into The Fire”

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

[Photo credit: Ville Juurikkala]

Finnish melodic metal powerhouse ARION continue the rollout for their forthcoming fifth studio album with the release of their brand-new single and music video, “Into The Fire”, out now via RPM. Following the explosive first taste delivered by “Hurricane”, the band return with another high-energy anthem that combines towering melodies, crushing riffs, and an emotionally charged message about courage, trust, and stepping into the unknown.

Built around furious riffs, huge arrangements, intense vocals and a fiery guitar solo, “Into The Fire” captures the moment of overcoming fear and finding strength through connection. Guitarist and songwriter Iivo Kaipainen explains:

“A jump into the unknown may feel scary, yet sometimes there’s no option but to go. If only there was someone to help you make that decision, to take that leap and jump with you: You close your eyes, take their hand and now you feel strong enough. That’s what ‘Into The Fire’ is about.” The result is a powerful melodic metal track that further showcases ARION’s ability to blend modern heaviness with arena-sized hooks and heartfelt storytelling.

Stream: https://arion.rpm.link/firePR

Watch the new video clip premiering here: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=285fhkDSi30

About ARION:
ARION are among Finland’s most exciting modern melodic metal exports. Known for their high-impact songwriting, technical skill and engaging stage presence, the band continues to bridge the gap between classic and modern metal.

Over the years, ARION have toured extensively across Europe and Japan with acts such as Dream Theater, Gloryhammer, Battle Beast, Bloodbound and Sonata Arctica. They have also collaborated with renowned vocalists including Elize Ryd (Amaranthe), Noora Louhimo and Melissa Bonny (Ad Infinitum / Kamelot).

With tens of millions of streams to their name, including the standout track “At The Break Of Dawn” surpassing 20 million streams and achieving gold status in Finland, ARION have firmly established themselves as one of the most important new wave metal export acts from the country. Their continued evolution and international presence underline their growing importance in the global metal scene.

ARION:
Lassi Vääränen – Vocals
Iivo Kaipainen – Guitar
Topias Kupiainen – Drums
Arttu Vauhkonen – Keys
Georgi Velinov – Bass

Connect With ARION: 
Website | https://arion.fi/ 

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

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

Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/0c09mxGbMHuFLpPJMY6JdA

More on RPM:

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PSYCROPTIC Presents “No Blade Of Grass” Single ~ The Pulse Of Annihilation Full-Length Nears Release

Posted in Death Metal, death metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , , , on June 25, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Rae Chatten

Technical death metal juggernauts PSYCROPTIC present their new single, “No Blade Of Grass.” The track comes off the band’s impending new full-length, and first for Metal Blade Records, The Pulse Of Annihilation, set for release on July 17th.

“This one has a good blend of old-school PSYCROPTIC-style riffage and slightly sludge filled, loosey-goosey sections straight outta the classic death metal era,” remarks guitarist Joe Haley. “The whole thing is brought together with the choral/orchestral chorus. Something for everyone! Going to be a fun one to rip live!”

Bassist Todd Stern agrees, “It’s an unbelievably catchy tune! The main verse is one of my favorite bits on the whole record. Classic riffage, steam rolling the whole song forward with solid momentum all along. Badass.”

Adds vocalist Jason Peppiatt, “I had so much fun with this song as it was the first song that [vocalist Jason] Keyser had written for the band and it was awesome to have someone bring different ideas to the table than what I normally would. Vocally it’s nice and fast and has a real sick flow and groove to vocal parts.”

Watch PSYCROPTIC’s “No Blade Of Grass” video HERE.

Watch PSYCROPTIC’s previously released video for first single, “Gathering A Venomous Herd,” HERE.

Across The Pulse of Annihilation, PSYCROPTIC sounds focused, disciplined, and fully aware of their trajectory. Complexity remains foundational, but it is now guided by compositional restraint and veteran confidence. With this release, the band reaffirm their status not merely as technical death metal stalwarts, but as architects actively shaping its future, proving that mastery, sharpened by time, only grows more lethal.

The Pulse Of Annihilation features cover art by Belial Necroarts (Gaerea, In Aeternum) and will be available on digipak CD and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants:

World Ablaze (Tiger’s Eye) – (US)
Sleepy Hollow (Radioactive Dust) – (US)
180g Black – (EU – Ltd. 500)
Barren Waste (Swamp Green Gold Melt) – (EU – Ltd. 250)
Fires Of Time (Gold Black Splatter) – (EU – Ltd. 250)

Find all preorders at: metalblade.com/psycroptic.

The Pulse Of Annihilation – Track Listing:

1. Ashes Of A New Dawn

2. Gathering A Venomous Herd

3. A Sword Of Me

4. No Time For The Weak

5. Our Pillars Fall

6. Annihilation Pulse

7. No Blade Of Grass

8. To Embrace This Curse

9. Forging The Crown

PSYCROPTIC will join labelmates Rivers Of Nihil for a short run of Australian dates this August with support provided by Growth and Slaughtercult. From there, PSYCROPTIC and Rivers Of Nihil will unite with The Zenith Passage (also on Metal Blade) for four shows in Japan. See all confirmed dates below and stay tuned for additional live dates to be announced in the weeks to come.

PSYCROPTIC w/ Rivers Of Nihil, Growth, Slaughtercult:
8/13/2026 Magnet House – Perth, AU
8/14/2026 Lion Arts – Adelaide, AU
8/15/2026 Max Watts – Melbourne, AU
8/21/2026 Manning Bar – Sydney, AU
8/22/2026 Necrosonic Festival – Brisbane, AU

w/ Rivers Of Nihil, The Zenith Passage:
8/24/2026 Socore Factory – Osaka, JP
8/25/2026 3Star Imaike – Nagoya, JP
8/26/2026 Space Odd – Tokyo, JP
8/27/2026 Space Odd – Tokyo, JP

For over two decades, PSYCROPTIC has operated at the vanguard of technical death metal, defined by instrumental precision, structural intelligence and an uncompromising creative ethic. From their Tasmanian origins to commanding stages worldwide, the band have built a reputation on rhythmic complexity, exacting musicianship, and a refusal to plateau.

At the core of this next phase is guitarist and principal songwriter Joe Haley. Over time, Haley’s compositional voice has evolved from pure technical density into something more architecturally deliberate. On The Pulse Of Annihilation, riff construction feels sharper, transitions more fluid, and thematic motifs more intentional. Haley’s writing demonstrates a seasoned understanding of pacing—knowing when to constrict, when to expand, and how to weaponize silence and space within otherwise relentless arrangements. Experience has not diminished intensity; it has refined its delivery.

The record features the dual-vocal assault of Jason Peppiatt and Jason Keyser (Origin), a partnership that debuted on PSYCROPTIC’s previous full-length, Divine Council. Peppiatt’s commanding growl intertwines with Keyser’s razor-edged articulation, creating a dynamic vocal interplay that adds dimension and contrast to the band’s dense instrumentation. This twofold approach heightens the record’s impact, featuring layered, confrontational elements that remain tightly synced with the band’s intricate foundation.

PSYCROPTIC:
David Haley – drums
Joe Haley – guitars
Todd Stern – bass
Jason Peppiatt – vocals
Jason Keyser – vocals

https://www.psycroptic.com

https://www.facebook.com/psycroptic

https://www.instagram.com/psycroptic_official

https://www.nightshiftmerch.com/collections/psycroptic

https://www.metalblade.com

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CRIMSON STEEL Release New Single “Dark Rider” from Upcoming Album: Show No Fear

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

Raleigh, North Carolina traditional heavy metal band CRIMSON STEEL have released their new single “Dark Rider,” the second single from their forthcoming full-length album Show No Fear, out October 2, 2026 via Heaven and Hell Records.

“Dark Rider” charges forward with classic heavy metal intensity, galloping rhythms, sharp riffing, and apocalyptic imagery. The track captures CRIMSON STEEL in full command of their traditional metal foundation, pairing high-energy musicianship with a cinematic sense of dread and momentum.

Built around visions of plague, death, famine, destruction, and unavoidable catastrophe, “Dark Rider” descends like an omen. Relentless percussion, forceful bass, soaring vocals, and layered guitar harmonies drive the song with urgency, giving it the feeling of a warning carried on steel and thunder.

Watch “Dark Rider” HERE! https://youtu.be/9VQ8EZP05co

Show No Fear presents CRIMSON STEEL in a fully realized narrative landscape shaped by fear, transformation, power, sacrifice, and perseverance. Across the album, the band brings together traditional heavy metal force, cinematic atmosphere, progressive-minded arrangements, and emotionally charged performances. The record moves with the scope of dark fantasy while staying rooted in the human struggle to confront fear, endure conflict, and emerge with strength.

With Show No Fear, CRIMSON STEEL delivers an album built for listeners drawn to classic heavy metal storytelling, soaring vocals, driving rhythms, and dramatic musicianship. The production preserves warmth and organic energy while giving the record the clarity and impact of a modern heavy metal release.

Show No Fear was produced by Wendy Brancaccio and recorded and mixed at Vintage Noise Studio with Wendy Brancaccio and Bill Spears. The album was mastered by Anthony Focx. Cover artwork and design for Show No Fear is by Johnathan @gerardster. 

CRIMSON STEEL:

Tina Langevin – Lead Vocals
David Ryan – Guitars, Backing Vocals
Joel McGee – Bass, Vocals
Will Adkins – Drums, Backing Vocals

Connect WithCRIMSON STEEL:

Official Website: https://thecrimsonsteel.com/

Bandcamp: https://crimsonsteel.bandcamp.com/album/show-no-fear

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

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

Source: C Squared Music

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GORGE: Italian Death Metallers to Release Deeds of Horror Debut LP via Time To Kill Records

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

Italian death metal act GORGE announce the release of their debut full-length album Deeds of Horror, set to arrive on August 27, 2026 via Time To Kill Records. The band also unveils the first single taken from the record, “Visions Before Dying”, now available on all digital platforms.

YouTube: https://youtu.be/xgAgZJPxMFU

Streaming: https://ffm.to/gorge-visions-before-dying

“Visions Before Dying” is a relentless death metal assault, driven by blistering speed and suffocating intensity reminiscent of the classic brutality associated with bands like Suffocation and Dying Fetus. The song moves between ferocious blastdriven passages and crushing, cavernous grooves, creating a violent dynamic that feels both chaotic and oppressive.

Lyrically, the track explores the mysterious threshold between life and death. Inspired by psychological and metaphysical films such as Altered States and Jacob’s Ladder, the song dives into the unsettling visions and dreamlike experiences that might occur in the final moments before the body gives out. 

“Visions Before Dying” imagines the mind drifting through fragments of memories, distorted realities, and unknown dimensions, where dreams, hallucinations, and subconscious fears merge into a final sequence of surreal revelations, a descent into the last visions the brain may conjure as consciousness slowly fades into darkness.

Track-list:

1. Sacred Misconception
2. Visions Before Dying
3. Mortal Decimation (Deeds Of Horror)
4. Interlude
5. Unhinged Punishment (ft. Angel Ochoa)
6. Without Inheritance
7. Fear Of Losing Another Vital Limb
8. Repetition Of The Kill

Preorders:

https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/gorge

https://gorgepv.bandcamp.com/album/deeds-of-horror

Formed in 2025 by Edoardo Nicoloso (Fulci, Jorelia, TV-Crimes) and Roberto Sava (Jorelia), GORGE were created with the intent of exploring death metal in its most direct and uncompromising form, drawing inspiration from the raw energy of the genre’s foundational years while developing a personal and dynamic approach.

The band’s approach is rooted in a direct, riff-driven philosophy that draws heavily from the foundational era of Suffocation, Dying Fetus, Gorguts and Malevolent Creation, updated with just the right amount of modern weight without compromising its original identity. 

GORGE blends death metal with a gritty hardcore sensibility, resulting in a groovy yet ferocious sound that avoids overused slam dynamics in favour of tighter songwriting and internal rhythmic variation. At the centre of everything lies the riff, treated as the primary narrative force across all compositions, supported by a constant attention to structural tension and release.

Line-up:

Edoardo Nicoloso – Guitar, Vocals, Drum Programming
Roberto Sava – Guitar, Vocals

GORGE:

https://www.instagram.com/gorgebrutality

Time To Kill Records:

https://timetokillrecords.bandcamp.com/

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

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

https://www.youtube.com/c/TIMETOKILLRECORDS

https://timetokillrecords.com/

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TORMENTA Releases Debut Single, “Jungle Dead”

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

Seattle (WA) – Combining Groove, Thrash, and Death Metal, Tormenta has released their debut single, “Jungle Dead”! The song is taken from the band’s forthcoming debut album (details coming soon).

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

FFO: Sepultura, Pantera Metallica 

Stream “Jungle Dead” at:

tormentawa.bandcamp.com/track/jungle-dead

youtu.be/CqMiqyrEy0w

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Credits:

Deklan Curry: Vocals, Guitar.

Ben Apple: Guitar.

Braedon “The Don Greenwald”: Drums.

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

Mixed by Jeffery McNutley.

Single artwork by Martyr of Decay.

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tiktok.com/@tormentawa

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Melodic Death Metal Ensemble FALSIMONIAN Reveal New Single “Limitless”

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

[Photo Credit: Rancho Creativo Studios]

Delve into the chaos of the cosmos with “Limitless,” the new single release from the US and Mexico based melodic death metal band FALSIMONIAN. The quartet’s dynamic heavy sound is influenced by Mexican folk and Latin-American roots music, as well as progressive elements and jazz. FALSIMONIAN‘s forthcoming EP For Survival is set to arrive independently on November 7, 2026.

Drawing inspiration from concepts such as autotheism, the big bang, and relativity, the band takes a more abstract approach with their lyrics in “Limitless”. The track’s narrative is positioned from the perspective of a celestial being, leaning into the cosmic horror realm, which is a personified form of the universe.

A chaotic mood emerges from “Limitless” which begins with an onslaught of sharp and aggressive rhythmic stabs. The violent intensity creates a sense of disturbance and discomfort. Stylistically, “Limitless” is rooted in melodic death metal though progressive sections and groove passages are incorporated across the track. This song also features the first guitar solo heard by Cesar Robles on the upcoming EP in a display that is initially melodic before developing into intricate, technical shredding. 

Presented through the lens of a fictional, dystopian world, the EP considers the everyday impact onto individuals who are living under the threat and fear of a world-ending catastrophe. “Limitless” is a key moment for the narrative’s protagonist in which, through a moment of introspection, they decide to take action against the imposing darkness. 

For Survival was produced by Jesus Fuentes Valverde, with mixing and mastering by Gil Andrade. Drums engineering was undertaken by Ruben Sanchez at Urvn Studios, with guitars and keyboards recorded by Jesus Fuentes Valverde and vocals recorded by Erick Valverde. Guitar and vocal editing, and bass programming, was by Jesus Fuentes Valverde. Additional guitars on “Limitless”, “Judgment” and “For Survival” were recorded and edited by Cesar Robles. 

For Survival Track-list:

  1. Freefall – 3:57
  2. The Enemy – 4:02
  3. Limitless – 3:44
  4. Judgment – 4:48
  5. For Survival – 5:05

All artwork photography for the EP and single releases are from X-Rays Erick Valverde has taken over the last 10 years. The artworks utilize original photographs of a colorful sunset as the light source behind the X-Rays. These colors are commonly seen in the desert skies of the US/Mexico border. Ariadne Willis, adjusted the photographs for the layout and design of the EP and single covers. Erick’s accidents and health struggles have also indirectly influenced the overall theme of the EP. Additional photography by Rancho Creativo Studios. 

FALSIMONIAN:

Erick Valverde – Vocals
Jesus Fuentes Valverde – Guitars, Keyboards
Cesar Robles Sanchez – Lead Guitars
Mauricio “Moritz” Gonzalez – Drums

Official Website: https://falsimonian.com/

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

Instagram: https://instagram.com/falsimonian

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Melodic Death Metal Act TIL THE END Reveal Album Details

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

TIL THE END REVEAL ALBUM DETAILS

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

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

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

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

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

TIL THE END live:

25.09. HU – Budapest – Dürer Kert

26.09. AT – Wien – Escape Metal Corner

02.10. SK – Nitra – Nova Pekaren

03. 10. CZ – Cheb – Jazz Rock Café

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

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

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MONOLORD AND DUNABLE GUITARS LAUNCH SIGNATURE GUITAR And BASS

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

Photo credit: Chad Kelco

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Dunable Gnarwhal – Thomas Jäger limited artist collab model

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

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

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

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

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

More Monolord:

Monolord.com

Monolord.bandcamp.com

Instagram.com/monolordofficial

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ETERNAL RECURRENCE Unleash New EP Eternal Recurrence ~ Release Music Video For “Precious Stones”

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

ETERNAL RECURRENCE presents the debut self titled EP, Eternal Recurrence. Led by composer and multi-instrumentalist C. Alex Luke, ETERNAL RECURRENCE embraces the symphonic metal genre from an alternative perspective with orchestral arrangements drawn from chamber music. The new EP release arrives alongside a music video for the track “Precious Stones“. 

The creative process behind “Precious Stones” differs from the rest of the track list on Eternal Recurrence as it was the first song written for the EP dating back to the COVID pandemic. Initially composed as a straightforward metal track with no symphonic elements, “Precious Stones” was subsequently reworked to incorporate the chamber music arrangement and adhere to the new creative direction for ETERNAL RECURRENCE. 

Eternal Recurrence – Track List:

  1. Precious Stones
  2. 8 by 8 
  3. Amor Fati 
  4. Relativity 
  5. Eternal Recurrence 

“Precious Stones” features two guest vocalists. Mordian of DIAMORTE and SHIELD OF WINGS delivers a powerful alto performance during the chorus and bridge, while James Dorton of BLACK CROWN INITIATE, DIAMORTE and NE OBLIVISCARIS contributes harsh vocals to the heavier sections of the song.

Furthermore, “Precious Stones” is the only song on the EP not written by C. Alex Luke. The lyrics were written by Jake Thiele, Luke’s former bandmate from UNTIL EXTINCTION. On the lyrical theme Thiele shares, “In short, ‘Precious Stones’ is about the futility and stupidity of the things that divide us and how we let them suck the enjoyment out of life.”

All material on Eternal Recurrencewas composed around a chamber ensemble led by German Dmitriev on violins, Steven Schumann on cellos, Maciek Szczyciński on double bass, and C. Alex Luke on piano. These elements are combined with aggressive guitars, lead work, and drumming rooted firmly in modern metal. The EP cover artwork and layout is by Timur Khabirov at All4band Design, and the project’s logo was designed by Pavel Kurbanov at All4band Design.

About ETERNAL RECURRENCE:

ETERNAL RECURRENCE is a symphonic metal project based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2025 by multi-instrumentalist and composer C. Alex Luke. Known for blending progressive and extreme metal with classical instrumentation, the project takes a chamber music approach to symphonic metal, prioritizing the nuance and expressiveness of real musicians over large-scale orchestral simulation.

Drawing influence from bands such as KAMELOT, EPICA, OPETH, DREAM THEATER, and REVOCATION, ETERNAL RECURRENCE balances intricate compositions with aggressive modern metal. While traditional symphonic metal often relies on massive orchestras or dense sampled arrangements, ETERNAL RECURRENCE was created around the belief that the human touch of live performance remains essential, especially in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.

Rather than emulating 19th and 20th century symphonic traditions, the project looks to chamber music for inspiration. Chamber ensembles are designed for smaller spaces and intimate performances, emphasizing clarity, interaction, and detail. This philosophy defines the sound of ETERNAL RECURRENCE.

All material on the debut release, Eternal Recurrence, was composed specifically for a chamber string ensemble alongside full metal instrumentation.

Eternal Recurrence serves as both an introduction and a mission statement, presenting symphonic metal that values realism, restraint, and emotional detail without sacrificing heaviness or intensity. The project exists at the intersection of classical tradition and modern metal, focused on authenticity, composition, and the expressive imperfections that only human performers can provide.

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KATATONIA Announce Special Tenth Anniversary Limited Double Vinyl Pressing Of THE FALL OF HEARTS ~ Releasing August 7th On Peaceville

Posted in doom metal, doom metal bands, Metal, metal bands, metal music, Music, music news, news with tags , , , , , on June 20, 2026 by Metal Odyssey

Photo by Ester Segarra

THE 2016 HIT ALBUM FROM THE SWEDISH LEGENDS –
PRESENTED ON 2LP PEARL DAWN VINYL

“The Fall of Hearts is an absolute jewel from start to finish” 
Decibel Magazine (USA)

Katatonia released their seismic opus, The Fall of Hearts, in 2016 to chart and media success. Reaching  #1 in the USA Heatseekers and #5 in the USA Hard Rock charts, #2 in Sweden’s Hard Rock chart, #3 in Canada’s Hard Rock chart, #4 in the UK’s Rock and Metal chart, #6 in Finland, #11 in Germany and saw success in Australia with their first ever chart entry.

WATCH THE TRAILER FOR THE FALL OF HEARTS 10THANNIVERSARY EDITION

Katatonia had worked tirelessly touring the world since 2012’s Dead End Kings, as well as expanding their fanbase through two albums on Kscope, Peaceville’s sister label. 2013 saw the release of Dethroned and Uncrowned, which exploded the core of the songs on Dead End Kings creating new moods and textures. Both releases illustrated the band’s journey toward The Fall of Hearts, which featured a more progressive sound, a sound which provoked The Guardian to refer to the band as “bridging of the gap between metal and modern prog.”

PRE-ORDER 10THANNIVERSARY EDITION OF THE FALL OF HEARTS

DISC 1
A.1 – Takeover [07:09]
A.2 – Serein [04:46]
A.3 – Old Heart Falls – [04:22]
B.1 – Decima [04:46]
B.2 – Sanction [05:07]
B.3 – Residual [06:54]

DISC 2
C.1 – Serac [07:25]
C.2 – Last Song Before The Fade [05:01]
C.3 – Shifts [04:54]
D.1 – The Night Subscriber [06:10]
D.2 – Pale Flag [04:23]
D.3 – Passer [06:25]

Bonus Tracks
D.4 – Sistere [04:11]

The Fall of Hearts was the first record to feature new drummer Daniel ’Mojjo’ Moilanen with the addition of their then-recently recruited guitarist Roger Öjersson (Blindead 23, ex-Tiamat), who sprinkled some blistering solos on the album. With this release, Katatonia continued to push their musical boundaries beyond the metal scene whilst drawing in new fans from across the musical spectrum, putting them on par with peers such as Opeth and Anathema, cementing their place as one of the most revered and cherished bands in modern heavy music.

The dramatic yet desolate artwork was created by longtime designer and illustrator Travis Smith. 

This special and limited tenth anniversary pressing of The Fall of Hearts is presented on double pearl dawn vinyl and includes a gatefold sleeve.

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