Lifeforce Records is thrilled to welcome international Melodic Death Metal band TIL THE END to its family!
TIL THE END, formed in 2023, boasts a lineup of battle-tested musicians: Antony Hämäläinen (Nightrage, Armageddon) on vocals, Kostas Sotos (Mystic Prophecy, Crystal Tears) on guitar, Márton Veress (Orgy, Armageddon) on drums, and Nic Svensson (Slaves For Scores) on bass/rhythm guitar.
The band shared their excitement about the signing:
“After three years of dedication and countless late nights in the studio, we’ve found the perfect partners at LifeForce Records. We’re incredibly proud to join the family! Get ready for an exciting new chapter!”
Vocalist Antony Hämäläinen added, “Returning to LifeForce feels like coming home! I’ve always valued the passionate culture Stefan fosters here, and I’m excited to contribute another amazing release to the label’s legacy.”
TIL THE END offers razor-sharp melodies, relentless energy, and a deep understanding of what makes melodic death metal truly captivating. Fans of Slaughter of the Soul-era At the Gates, early In Flames, and modern Arch Enemy will find TIL THE END’s sonic assault incredibly familiar.
The Lifeforce Records debut album is scheduled for release in September 2026, with the first single dropping on June 19th.
In the meantime, please check out the band’s already released singles on your favorite streaming platform or the band’s YouTube channel.
Watch the video for “Killicon Valley (Silicon Dust)” at this location.
Kansas City thrash masters HELLEVATE have posted the official music video for the title track off their new album, Killicon Valley. This five-minute thrash-fest aims its rage at the use of AI in today’s culture.
“This song is the result of several years of us watching the development of AI and ranting about it with each other. So many songs out there about AI have their hearts in the right place, but they always sing about it like it’s Skynet or SHODAN; some unstoppable robot overlord coming to bring the apocalypse,” comments guitarist Joshua Cole about the song.
“Then you actually use it and it’s a crappy productivity tool that only helps create more noise and BS that we all have to wade through, all because some idiot billionaires decided they liked the idea of a computer that could do all their thinking for them and replace those pesky employees. The lyrics fit the music perfectly, as it’s nasty, aggressive, relentless, and fast! If you like your thrash metal played pissed off and at warp speed, we’ve got you covered with this one!”
Vocalist Robert Browne expands on the song’s lyrical theme, “The so-called “leaders” of the tech industry have made shit more expensive, turned a multitude of careers upside-down, and gotten this moronic presidential administration to give them access to sensitive systems. And for what? It fucks up simple tasks. It fills our news feeds with garbage and lies. It gives mediocre idiots with no skill the delusions that they can make art with no effort, all at the cost of the planet that sustains our lives. Older folks who fear AI think it’ll be like a Terminator 2 thing. It’s much worse; I’d rather be blown up than starve.”
Watch the video for “Killicon Valley (Silicon Dust)” at this location.
Killicon Valley is relentless in execution. Eleven tracks of the bullshit-free, ‘thrash-or-be-thrashed’ attitude the band has cultivated over their nearly 20 years of existence. Today, that fury has escalated beyond the breaking point. The result is an album that true fans of old-school thrash can blast with pride.
Watch the video for the album’s first single, “In the Long Grass,” at youtu.be/4pvJtJcOrvo.
Robert Browne – Vocals Dan Whitmer – Guitar Joshua Cole – Guitar Zack Burke – Bass Ruben Lopez – Drums
HELLEVATE will mark the release of Killicon Valley with an album release show at Warehouse on Broadway in Kansas City, MO. Support will come from Jackson Country 5, Meat Shank, and Bloodscent. Check the event page for details.
As previously announced, Italian death-grind veterans UNDERTAKERS will release their new album Global Dominionon July 10th, 2026 via Time To Kill Records.
In the meantime, the band today presents “United Front”, the first single taken from the record, offering a direct and uncompromising glimpse into the new material. The track highlights the group’s renewed approach, more than ever focused on a burning fusion of death metal, grindcore and hardcore attitude. With this first preview, UNDERTAKERS confirm the foundations of an album set to stand out for its intensity and stylistic coherence.
“’United Front’ is the album’s closing statement of unity and resistance. Blending grindcore intensity with hardcore urgency, the track channels collective strength against division and control. It’s a call to overcome fear and fragmentation, turning individual struggles into a shared force. Direct, anthemic and defiant, the song captures the moment where awareness becomes action and voices merge into one”.
Track-list:
1. Call To Arms (intro) 2. United Front 3. Global Dominion 4. All Out War 5. Plutocracy Era 6. Iron Regime 7. Collapse Protocol 8. Rise of Resistance 9. Just Keep Fighting 10. Bodies’ Supermarket
Global Dominion marks the most mature chapter in the band’s history. It is where everything finally locks into place: grindcore violence, hardcore urgency, death metal weight and sharp black metal edges fused into a modern sound that never betrays its old-school DNA. No nostalgia trip, no trend-chasing, just experience, control, and intent.
The record is built on contrast: precision versus chaos, speed versus crushing mid-tempos, modern production versus a raw, uncompromising attitude. Every track serves a purpose, every riff hits with direction. This is a band that knows exactly who it is and has nothing left to prove.
Lyrically and conceptually, the album is both a denunciation and a reflection. Global Dominion is the core statement: a ruthless look at power, control, and submission in contemporary society, but also a mirror held up to human nature itself. This is not abstract politics, it’s about systems we live in, benefit from, and are crushed by at the same time.
Tracks like “Rise of the Resistance”, “Collapse Protocol”, and “Iron Regime”define the first impact: rebellion, systemic failure, and enforced order. “Plutocracy Era” sharpens the focus, exposing a world ruled by wealth and influence, while “Just Keep Fighting” stands as a blunt survival mantra. The album closes with “Global Dominion” and “United Front”, tying the narrative together: awareness without illusions, resistance without rhetoric.
This is a heavy record with something to say. Cold, aggressive, and direct. Modern in form, old-school in spirit. No compromises.
Line-up:
Enrico Giannone – Insults Stefano Casanica – Guitar Marco Mastrobuono – bass Giorgio Cifuni – Guitar Alfonso Mocerino – drums
NEW VIDEO FOR “THEY FOUND ONE OF MY GRAVES” RELEASED
“The old school never gets old” – Fenriz
In a year marking four decades since their first incarnation as Black Death, 2026 sees the return of Norwegian duo Fenriz and Nocturno Culto, better known as Darkthrone. The new studio album Pre-Historic Metal, out now via Peaceville, is fueled by a long-running obsession with invoking the spirit of old-sounding metal, and doing things in their own, uncompromising way.
Venturing out once more from their Northern cave with a new batch of timeless riffs, the band fly the Pre-Historic Metalbanner high, leaning into the raw, timeworn sound for their latest primal offering.
As Fenriz himself proclaims of the title’s symbolic origin, “Prehistoric is a loose term.I just figure it’s our VIBE, our take on things and it’s more a statement that we use old style to create something new”.
To coincide with the album’s release there is a new lyric video for the album opener “They Found One Of My Graves”, created by Matthew Vickerstaff (Darkwave Arts).
A continuation of 2024’s stellar ‘It Beckons Us All’, ‘Pre-Historic Metal’ is a ferocious slab of primal epics & gargantuan riffs with organic sound, graced with the ever-present permeating spirit of the 70s and 80s. This next chapter in Darkthrone’s unyielding saga presents a vast odyssey through the sonic landscapes of Thrash, Black, Heavy and Doom Metal and, adorned with a punishing and “in your face” guitar presence, Darkthrone stirs the cauldron of savage creativity with a nod to the writing methods which were indicative of their earlier works of the late 80s, but with a more refined craft.
Photo credit – Peer Olav Kittilsen
Summarising what the album represents, Fenriz explains: “It means that we are metal. With very loud guitars. “Frightfully barbaric but not without finesse”, I call it. We collaborated in the studio more than ever, who’s playing what is still in a purple haze, but last but not least it was a sort of hardening of the arteries – we decided to tighten the tourniquet and do 8 effective songs brimming with riffs instead of the airy plodding we so much enjoy usually”.
‘Pre-Historic Metal’ was recorded at Chaka Khan Studios, Oslo, with production work conducted by Ole Øvstedal, Silje Høgevold & Mads Luis. Mastering was carried out by Jack Control at Enormous Door, and Maor Appelbaum Mastering.
Pre-Historic Metal – Track listing:
They Found One Of My Graves (05:17)
Pre-Historic Metal (04:19)
Siberian Thaw (06:45)
Deeply Rooted (04:58)
The Dry Wells Of Hell (06:12)
So I Marched To The Sunken Empire (03:21)
Eat Eat Eat Your Pride (04:51)
Eon 4 (05:24) Pre-Historic Metal is available on
A Deluxe box set special edition featuring:
Exclusive splatter 180gm heavyweight vinyl with gatefold sleeve & exclusive alternate cover artwork by Maciej Kamuda.
Exclusive cassette edition.
CD edition.
Booklet including an interview by Harald Fossberg on the making of ‘Pre-Historic Metal’.
2 posters
LP on black & white splatter vinyl – available exclusively at the Peaceville label stores
LP on purple marble vinyl – available at the Peaceville label stores + select stores worldwide
LP on classic black vinyl
LP on white vinyl (available exclusively in Germany)
LP on dark green vinyl (available exclusively in Norway)
LP on silver vinyl (available exclusively in Sweden)
LP on transparent orange vinyl (available exclusively in North America)
LP on coke bottle green (available at independent records stores in North America)
20TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR 2027 – UK & EUROPE TOUR DATES:
16th Jan 2027 – Manchester UK – AO Arena 17th Jan 2027 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro Arena 19th Jan 2027 – Dublin, IE – 3Arena 22nd Jan 2027 – Birmingham, UK – BP Pulse Arena 23rd Jan 2027 – London, UK – O2 Arena 26th Jan 2027 – Düsseldorf, DE – PSD Arena 27th Jan 2027 – Hamburg, DE – Barclays Arena 29th Jan 2027 – Lodz, PL – Atlas Arena 31st Jan 2027 – Prague, CZ – O2 Arena *^ 2nd Feb 2027 – Munich, DE – Olympiahalle 4th Feb 2027 – Stuttgart, DE – Hans-Martin-Schleyer-Halle 7th Feb 2027 – Amsterdam, NL – AFAS Arena 8th Feb 2027 – Brussels, BE – Vorst National 10th Feb 2027 – Paris, FR – Accor Arena 12th Feb 2027 – Zurich, CH – Hallenstadion 14th Feb 2027 – Vienna, AT – Stadthalle 16th Feb 2027 – Berlin, DE – Uber Arena 17th Feb 2027 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena* 19th Feb 2027 – Oslo, NO – Unity Arena 20th Feb 2027 – Stockholm, SE – Avicii Arena 22nd Feb 2027 – Helsinki, FI – Veikkaus Arena
SEVEN KINGDOMS has announced their 6th full length record Sono Sola. The band will return to their long established crowdfunding model with a plan to release the record in the fall. The crowdfunding campaign will launch on May 26th and run until June 26th.
Guitarist Camden Cruz shares, “We are really excited for this record! We took a lot of new chances on this record and got to spend a lot more time working on it. The record contains the soul of this band. We bring the highest level and heaviest release of our career to you with this album. We worked again with Jim Morris who wrote and produced the record with us. We also worked on the record with Francesco Cavalieri who also helped produce songs with us on this album. Sabrina is at the top of her game and the band is firing on all cylinders. It will be your favorite Seven Kingdoms album. We cannot wait to share this with you!”
Producer Jim Morris comments, “This is the most melodic and heaviest Seven Kingdoms record that we have ever done. We got to spend more time than ever working on the music. I am very excited for this new music and I believe it’s going to open a lot of new doors for the band!”
Sono Sola was recorded at Morrisound Recording in April and May 2026 with Jim Morris (SAVATAGE, WARRANT, DEATH). SEVEN KINGDOMS wrote the record together with Jim Morris, who also produced the record along with co-producer Francesco Cavalieri (WIND ROSE). The album artwork for Sono Sola was done by Bo Bradshaw. The Track listing will be released at the end of the Crowdfunding Campaign along with more news.
SEVEN KINGDOMS:
Sabrina Cruz – Vocals Camden Cruz – Guitars Kevin Byrd – Guitars Keith Byrd – Drums
The epic return of Los Angeles progressive power metal group. Two years on from their last single “Ironsides” and eight years after their explosive debut, ‘Legends,’ the LA shred-lords NOVAREIGN return with some new music with a new digital single and their first music video. “Sun & Moon” is filled guitar frenzy, intricate rhythmic complexity and soaring anthemic vocals, and when we say filled we mean it cause this track clocks in over ten minutes.
While online now at all digital streaming and download platforms, make sure and view the band’s performance in all its hairy glory as they work their way through the music’s challenging and eventful passages.
“This song holds a special place in my heart for many reasons. Musically, it is supposed to be a love letter to all things Heavy Metal that inspired my playing for so many years, while showcasing the bombastic talents of each member of the band in a way that I hope feels old-school and modern at the same time,” explains guitarist Balmore Lemus.
“Lyrically, it is a message from father to son to hold true to their heart and spirit through the inevitable dark times that life can and will likely present, as well as a reminder that they are a culmination of love, light, and an unbridled fire that is capable of so much more than they could even imagine.
We hope you enjoy the tune as much as we’ve enjoyed playing it live. It’s been a staple in most recent shows for a while now and man does it feel good to have it come to light, finally! Thank you guys for sticking with us this far!“
“Along the lines of this good news is that NOVAREIGN have delivered a finished album… finally it’s reality. If you follow the label you’ve noticed for the past few years us tease a new NOVAREIGN album is in the works. We have finished the master and layout delivered and the album is slated for a July 17th release. And we’re starting pre-orders today for what NOVAREIGN have entitled “ShiftingThe Axis Of The World” at our webstore or Bandcamp.”
NOVAREIGN gained quite a bit of traction with their 2018 album, Legends, which was praised as “a bombastic mix of epic metal” (BraveWords), “an instrumental fireworks show” (Metal Bandcamp) and “one of the most addictive power metal records I’ve heard in a long time” (Two Guys Metal Reviews).
Additionally, the ensuing live shows that followed its release included dates with Michael Schenker, Exmortus, Angra, White Wizzard, Rhapsody Ov Fire, Act of Defiance, Bonded By Blood, GloryHammer, Graveshadow, PowerGlove and Holy Grail, in addition to festivals like Mad With Power, Hyperspace, Ruinfest and Frost And Fire.
In the downtime, NOVAREIGN endured a couple of lineup changes implementing new drummer Ulises Hernandez (ex-Judicator, Anubis), while guitarist Balmore Lemus split his time with Judicator, Lunar and Dire Peril. On and off NOVAREIGN have been writing and recording the follow-up to Legends and after too much time a new effort is on the horizon.
L-R: Accursed Current Line Up | Rob Casucci (Guitar) | Dave Lee (Guitar) | Will Devereaux (Vocals) | Chris Dwyer (Bass) | Ethan Puetzer (Drums) Photographer Credit – Mia Palazzo
Melodic death metal outfit Accursed has released their powerful new single “Sever the Horizon,” a track that not only expands the band’s sonic identity but also serves as the creative catalyst for their forthcoming debut full‑length album. The LP is currently in pre‑production and scheduled to begin recording this summer, with a release date to be announced.
“Sever the Horizon” marks a pivotal moment for Accursed, musically, lyrically, and creatively. Built on intricate guitar work, shifting dynamics, and a heightened sense of compositional precision, the single represents the band’s most ambitious material to date.
“This single is a step forward for us. It’s more technical, more layered, and more deliberate in its composition. It pushes our sound into new territory while staying true to what defines us, and it really sets the tone for where we’re headed with the album,” says guitarist and primary songwriter Dave Lee.
Though written over a year ago, “Sever the Horizon” became the creative spark that shaped the rest of the album. Lyrically, the track explores the story of Richard “Sky King” Russell and the Horizon Air Incident of August 10, 2018, approached through an interpretive and human‑focused lens.
Rather than recounting events or glorifying actions, the band chose to explore the emotional and psychological space Russell may have occupied in his final moments, capturing the surreal beauty, fear, and uncertainty of a widely discussed tragedy.
“We intentionally avoided direct callouts or any attempt to explain or glorify his actions. The focus is on perspective and human experience. It’s a story that resonated with a lot of people when it happened, and we hope that the song connects similarly, maybe offering listeners something to reflect on and relate to in their own struggles,” adds Dave.
Accursed’s upcoming debut album sits at the intersection of melodic death metal, technical death metal, and deathcore, though the band emphasizes that the record is far more cohesive than a list of influences suggests.
Lyrically, the record will span mythology, historical practices, real‑world trauma, horror‑inspired concepts, and politically charged themes. The planned result is a body of work that is intense, unflinching, and intentional, with each track contributing to a larger sense of narrative tension and thematic purpose.
“Once we finalized ‘Sever the Horizon,’ everything else clicked. The songs that made the cut all share a certain weight and atmosphere; they feel like they belong in the same world,” says Dave.
Recommended for fans of The Black Dahlia Murder, At The Gates, Revocation, Wretched, and Angelmaker, “Sever the Horizon” can be heard at the following links:
Accursed is a Connecticut‑based melodic death metal band formed in 2019. Their sound fuses atmospheric melody, technical aggression, and modern heaviness, resulting in a style that is both familiar and forward‑thinking. Lyrically, the band explores themes of consequence, internal fracture, mythology, trauma, and the quiet violence of everyday existence. With a sharpened lineup and an uncompromising creative vision, Accursed are poised to make a distinct mark on the melodic death metal landscape.
Swedish power metal force TUNGSTEN are ready to unleash their fifth studio album Ashes, set for release on October 9via PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music, and celebrate the announcement with their brand-new video single “Joker”. The band has further revealed co-headline tour dates with INDUCTION; find all dates listed below!
About the new single, guitarist Nick Johansson remembers; “In 2015 I randomly stumbled across a clip of Franzl Lang. I was seriously impressed by how insanely good he was at yodeling, so I went through a short Franzl phase. Not long after that I was standing by a lake with a perfect echo and decided to try a little yodel myself. It sounded absolutely terrible, of course but, I immediately understood the technique. Since then I’ve only yodeled for fun now and then. Somehow, after almost 10 years of casual nonsense-yodeling, it has quietly improved on its own.”
Lead singer Mike Anderssonadds: “Joker is a real stompy banger! I’ll never forget the reactions from our friends and partners at Reigning Phoenix Music when we played them the demo over dinner in Stuttgart. The excitement around the table was amazing.
Following a strong entry into the metal scene with their 2019 debut We Will Rise and a steady rise through albums like Tundra, and Bliss, the band now return with a powerful new chapter. Between touring and live performances throughout 2025, TUNGSTEN focused on writing material for their upcoming album, aiming to create a worthy follow-up to 2024’s The Grand Inferno.
1. Joker 2. Bite My Tongue 3. Fuego Del Sol 4. Supernova 5. Happy 6. Ted The Exorcist 7. Sunshine Of Fall 8. The North Will Rise (feat. Tony Kakko of Sonata Arctica) 9. For Thee 10. Ruin 11. The Forge
TUNGSTEN are: Mike Andersson – Lead Vocals Karl Johansson – Bass, Keyboards, Vocals Nick Johansson – Guitar Anders Johansson – Drums
Ashes sees TUNGSTEN continue their crusade, delivering irresistible metal with anthemic choruses and a fresh surge of energy that pushes their signature sound even further. The album captures everything the band stands for: powerful songwriting, massive hooks, and a dynamic mix of melody and heaviness that makes it one of their strongest and most focused releases to date!
INDUCTION & TUNGSTEN LIVE – ANTHEMS OF STEEL TOUR 2026:
07.10.26 – DE – Herford @ Kulturwerk 08.10.26 – DE – München @ Backstage 09.10.26 – DE – Leipzig @ Hellraiser 10.10.26 – DE – Passau @ Zauberberg 11.10.26 – DE – Karlsruhe @ Die Stadtmitte 12.10.26 – CH – Aarburg @ Musigburg 13.10.26 – AT – Salzburg @ Rockhouse 14.10.26 – DE – Mörlenbach @ Live Music Hall 15.10.26 – DE – Hamburg @ Bahnhof Pauli 16.10.26 – DE – Lingen @ Alter Schlachthof 17.10.26 – DE – Solingen @ Laut und Hart Festival 18.10.26 – DE – Selb @ Rockclub Bayern
Originally formed in 2016 by drummer Anders Johansson together with his sons Nick and Karl Johansson, TUNGSTEN soon completed their lineup with vocalist Mike Andersson and quickly established themselves as a force in the European metal scene. With a sound rooted in classic heavy metal but sharpened by a contemporary edge, the band has built a reputation for powerful songwriting, a clear identity and relentless forward momentum, earning growing attention well beyond their Scandinavian home base.
The band has toured extensively alongside acts such as BLOODBOUND, FIREWIND, SONATA ARCTICA, and ALL FOR METAL, and appeared at major festivals including Sweden Rock Festival, Leyendas Del Rock, Midalidare Metal Fest and Riverside Rock Fest, continuously building a strong live reputation. In July 2026, TUNGSTEN is confirmed to perform at Germany’s RockHarz Festival, among many more live appearances in support of their much-awaited new albumAshes. Find all upcoming dates HERE.
Swedish metal band ELEINE return with their brand-new single “Empire Of Lies”! The first glimpse of their highly anticipated album set for release December 4th through RPM.
With “Empire Of Lies,” ELEINE channel a raw intensity that leaves a mark, both musically and lyrically. Driven by thunderous rhythms and heavy riffs, the song captures the suffocating weight of deception and the inevitable collapse of falsehood.
“Empire Of Lies” showcase the band’s signature blend of brutality and melody. Catchy yet heavy, dark yet empowering.
Founding members Rikard & Madeleine states:
“You may have asked yourself; “When will this end?” When being lied about it’s easy to feel as if one lie pops up after the next.
Overwhelming, hurtful and unreal.Some paint themselves as a martyr, savior and source of truth when in reality it is the exact opposite. You’re caught in the middle of this, the one who can clearly see through the deception and lies. But an empire built on lies cannot and will not stand the test of time. When the lies get too heavy the empire will fall, and truth is found in the remains. “Empire Of Lies” is energetic & powerful. It has a satisfying variety of rhythm, and we hope to hear the crowd chant along in the chorus on future live shows!” – Rikard & Madeleine
“Empire Of Lies” is out now on all major streaming platforms. Listen here: eleine.rpm.link/eol
Fans can listen to the the new single immediately and then join the official music video premiere on Monday, May 11 at 18:00 CEST. Save the premiere here: https://www.youtube.com/eleineofficial
As anticipation builds toward the full album this December, one thing is clear: ELEINE are not just pushing boundaries – they’re tearing them down.
08.10.2026 DE Hamburg, Logo 09.10.2026 DE Dortmund, Junkyard 10.10.2026 NL Hoogeven, Podium 11.10.2026 BE Kortruk, DVG Club 13.10.2026 UK London, The Undwerworld 14.10.2026 UK Southampton, The Brook 15.10.2026 UK Manchester, Rebellion 16.10.2026 UK Glasgow. Slay 17.10.2026 UK Nottingham, Saltbox 18.10.2026 UK Birmingham, 02 Institute 2 19.10.2026 FR Paris, Backstage By The Mill 22.10.2026 ES Barcelona, Razzmatazz 3 23.10.2026 FR Marseille, Molotov 24.10.2026 CH Monthey, Pont Rouge 25.10.2026 CH Lucerne, Sedel 26.10.2026 IT Milan, Slaughter Club 27.10.2026 DE Munich Feierwerk 29.10.2026 DE Trier, Mergener Hof 30.10.2026 AT Salzburg, Rockhouse 01.11.2026 CZ Zlin, Masters Of Rock Café 03.11.2026 PL Warsaw, Hydrozagadka 04.11.2026 PL Krakow, Zascianek 05.11.2026 PL Poznan, 2Progi 06.11.2026 DE Berlin, Cassiopeia 07.11.2026 DE Hannover, Cafe Glocksee 08.11.2026 DE Leipzig, Hellraiser 09.11.2026 DK Aarhus, Voxhall 10.11.2026 SE Copenhagen, Stengade 12.11.2026 SE Gothenburg, Valand 05.12.26 SE Lund, Mejeriet [release show] Supports TBA.
With the blistering cacophony of 2024’s Loved By None, Hated By All still ringing in our ears, Danish death/metallic hardcore outfit strike back with a brand new single, “Die With Me.”
The track begins in full grind mode with the chant “die with me” driving the chaos before shifting into a fast hardcore section. The song keeps pushing forward before collapsing into breakdowns that grow slower and heavier toward the end, finishing in a massive closing breakdown that feels like the final moments of a live set. Lyrically, “Die With Me” is about meeting death head-on and refusing to go quietly.
USDM veterans, LECHEROUS NOCTURNE are back with a vengeance. The band has just unleashed their first new track since 2018’s Occultaclysmic.
“Fission” obliterates LECHEROUS NOCTURNE’s eight-year hiatus with extreme force, delivering one of the most aggressive assaults in the band’s nearly 30 years of existence. Marking the beginning of a new chapter for the band, the song showcases a reinvigorated form of their trademark technical death metal chaos, further intensified with the addition of new vocalist Zach Jeter (Nile) to the fold.
“Once again Lecherous Nocturne has been inspired to release a series of songs representative of life’s horrors,”saysguitaristKreishloff Lofgren.“The music is proud, ferocious, fun to play, and focused. I’m personally very happy with the end result and look forward to the albums release.”
Zach Jeter offers his thoughts on the band’s new chapter. “Alongside my brothers in Lecherous Nocturne, we’ve compiled an uncompromisingly brutal slab of music that’s finally ready to unleash. I’m stoked and honored to be a part of it. The first single takes no prisoners and wastes no time kicking you in the teeth from the start. Still just a taste of whats to come.”
LECHEROUS NOCTURNE has tapped Metal Injection for the exclusive world premiere of the lyric video for “Fission.” Watch now at this location.
2026 promises to be the comeback year for LECHEROUS NOCTURNE, one that includes a spot at the Milwaukee Metal Fest, with additional live dates in the works. LECHEROUS NOCTURNE is slated to perform on Day 3 on the fest (June 7) alongside Ministry, John Bush, Napalm Death and more.
After years of silence, LECHEROUS NOCTURNE emerge sharper, heavier and more dangerous than ever. Be warned. The war machine has re-entered the battlefield.
LECHEROUS NOCTURNE;
Zach Jeter – Vocals Kreishloff Lofgren – Guitar James O’Neal – Bass Ethan Lane – Guitar Alex Lancia – Drums
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.”
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
M-Theory Audio is pleased to announce the signing of CUTTHROAT to the label. Breaking out of the L.A. Hardcore scene and combining serious attitude and fast rudiments, CUTTHROAT have been building a reputation for themselves with solid releases and worldwide touring.
The partnership kicks off with the online premiere of the band’s blistering new single and music video, “Purge,” available on all streaming/download digital platforms or watch the video HERE
“Built in chaos. Refined in violence. Cutthroat LA has officially signed with M-Theory Audio,” states singer Neil Roemer. “This isn’t a new beginning, this is an escalation. Welcome to the next phase. As we ‘Purge’ our Demons.”
The song features the fire, energy and attitude of CUTTHROAT so fans can expect a relentless assault with crossover appeal suitable for punk and metal fans with influences from classic hardcore, thrash and hip-hop.
The track serves as the title cut for the band’s upcoming EP, ‘The Purge,’ set for a worldwide release on August 14th on limited (300) colored vinyl and jewelcase CD. A specially priced crushing crossover assault with 5 songs of pure hostility, featuring cover art by Mick Lambrou (Agnostic Front, Slapshot, Sick Of It All). Pre-Order Now at OUR WEBSTORE or BANDCAMP (shipping from US and Europe based upon your location).
To support the release, CUTTHROAT will be heading overseas this summer for a highly anticipated European tour alongside Bay Area thrash legends Vio-lence. The tour will see the band bringing their high-energy live performance to major markets across the continent setting up the EP’s release.
CUTTHROAT is a four-piece Los Angeles hardcore metal band formed in 2013 by founding member and frontman Neil Roemer. Cutthroat now also features Betto Cardoso on drums, Renato Romano on guitar and Bruno Nicolozzi on bass.
Known for their DIY ethic and explosive live shows, the band has built a dedicated following through consistent touring and raw, honest songwriting. Cutthroat have released two major albums: Reflekt (2020), produced by Biohazard’s Billy Graziadei, which saw them tour Europe as part of the Persistance tour (w/ Agnostic Front, Gorilla Biscuits, H2O and more) and Fear By Design (2023) followed by tours of Europe, South America, Japan and the US including performances with Biohazard, Body Count, Agnostic Front, Madball, Sick of it All, D.R.I., Sworn Enemy and Destruction.
Both albums were released on Germany’s Demons Run Amok label. With the upcoming release of the Purge EP via M-Theory Audio and a major European run on the horizon, 2026 marks the beginning of the band’s most aggressive chapter yet.
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.
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 EARTHTour 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
Italian thrash metal pioneers EXTREMA are set to release Thrashing ‘Till The End – Live at Slaughter Club – a high-impact live document celebrating the 30th anniversary of their legendary debut Tension At The Seams. The performance was recorded at Slaughter Club in Paderno Dugnano (Milan) on October 7th, 2023 – exactly three decades after the album that helped redefine the sonic and cultural framework of Italian metal.
The full show will be rolled out as an episodic live video series on the band’s official YouTube channel, alongside a digital release across all major streaming platforms.
Released in 1993, Tension At The Seams stands as a cornerstone of European thrash: a record built on razor-sharp riffing, percussive precision, and an uncompromising compositional approach that pushed beyond genre orthodoxy. Its impact extended well beyond the Italian scene, setting new benchmarks in terms of arrangement density, production clarity, and expressive aggression.
To mark its 30th anniversary, EXTREMA returned to the stage with a purpose-built show engineered for maximum impact – conceived as a full-contact, no-compromise live assault. The setlist moves with surgical intent: a dominant portion of the debut album performed with renewed intensity, seamlessly integrated with key tracks from across the band’s catalog, culminating in material from their latest release, Headbanging Forever.
Thrashing ‘Till The End – Live at Slaughter Club captures that performance in its entirety, preserving the raw kinetic energy of the band’s live delivery while enhancing it through a modern visual production pipeline.
Beginning April 29th, all 16 tracks from the show will be released on a weekly schedule via the band’s official YouTube channel, with three videos dropping per week, structuring the release as a sustained content cycle designed to maintain engagement and narrative continuity.
Filming and direction were handled by Daniele Farina, with the production delivered in 4K. The visual language combines tight shot sequencing, dynamic camera movement, and performance-focused editing, resulting in a final product that translates the physical intensity of the live set into a sharp, high-definition audiovisual experience.
Line-up: Tommy Massara – Guitars Tiziano “Titian” Spigno – Vocals Marco Cassone – Guitars Gabri Giovanna – Bass Francesco “Frullo” La Rosa – Drums
Musician, actor, and celebrated 80s icon Courtney Gains, is building momentum on the music charts with two new singles beginning to break nationally.
Gains’ track “Wander & Dream” has been steadily climbing the SMR (Secondary Market Radio) charts, reaching #61 this week. The single “Been Forgotten” has spent the last two weeks sitting at #87 on the Top 40 Radio charts, following a recent surge from the #103 spot.
Both songs are set to appear on Gains’ forthcoming album, Liberation Day, scheduled for release this August on Curtain Call Records.The album will also feature “Fear the Boogie,” initially released last fall as part of the soundtrack for Gains’ upcoming film “The Barn III.” The retro slasher film will premiereMay 23inPittsburgh, PA.
Live appearances are also on the horizon, with Gains set for September dates opening for Lita Ford, followed by an appearance on the Boo’s Cruise in October.
Courtney Gains Live Dates: 9/31 – 9/7 – Smokin’ Cole’s Bike Rally & Rodeo w/ Lita Ford – Bloomville, OH 10/28 – 11/1 – Boo’s Cruise – Margaritaville Islander at Sea
Follow Courtney Gains on Instagram and Facebook for updates and additional live appearances.
About Courtney Gains:
2024 saw Gains celebrate the 40th anniversary of Children of the Corn with a slate of horror-con appearances and a 35MM screening of the film at the Sitges Film Festival in Spain, regarded as the biggest horror/sci-fi festival across Europe. Recent projects include The Wrath of Becky, Thy Will Be Done, October 31, Christmas Cowboy, and a standout role in the heavy-metal-infused horror film, Infernal. The Grime House Films production won Best Horror Feature Film at the Clout Film Fest. Watch the trailer here.
The screening for Infernal took place at the infamous Bastrop, TX gas station featured in the 1974 classic The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Gains and his band played an exclusive set at the event. A live recording of the performance is forthcoming.
In 2023, Gains released his Safe Haven EP, a six-track blend of rock, folk, and Americana that highlights his gritty vocals and honest songwriting. The critically acclaimed record captures a raw, roots-driven sound that reflects Gains’s hands-on approach and unfiltered style
New band features Faust (Djevel, ex-Emperor), The Magus (ex-Necromantia, The Magus), George Emmanuel (Lucifer’s Child, ex-Rotting Christ) & Tas Danazoglou (Friends of Hell, ex-Electric Wizard)
Debut EP “From Hell” to be released in September via The Circle Music and Hell’s Fire Records
HEXBANE, a new band that features veterans of the scene, has unveiled the artwork and first details of its debut EP “From Hell”, which is planned for release in September via The Circle Music and Hell’s Fire Records.
The band was born out of nostalgia and admiration for the primal days of black metal. The band’s ethos is simple: to create pure, unadulterated proto-black metal that honours the nostalgia and aggression of the era that started it all.
The band comprises a monumental lineup of extreme metal veterans:
The Magus on vocals (ex-Necromantia, ex-Rotting Christ, The Magus, Thou Art Lord)
George Emmanuel on guitars (Lucifer’s Child, ex-Rotting Christ)
Tas Danazoglou on bass (Friends of Hell, ex-Electric Wizard, Mirror, Satan’s Wrath)
Faust on drums (Djevel, ex-Emperor, Blood Fire Death)
The band previously said: “HEXBANE is a band born out of nostalgia and admiration of the primal black metal days, where pioneer bands created and established the genre. So expect nothing more and nothing less than pure proto- black metal in music and spirit.”
Pre-orders for the 7″ EP will start on 6.6.2026. Further details regarding the release will be unveiled in the coming months.
Check out my IRON MAIDEN shot glass! I received it as a holiday gift this past Winter. Incredible design of Eddie The Trooper and the inside is stainless steel. Metal be thy name!
The resin is hand-painted and this is an officially licensed product.
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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.”
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:
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
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