Salt Lake City (UT) – SLC Thrashers, DEATHBLOW, have partnered with New Noise Magazine for the exclusive premiere of “Deny, Defend, Dispose,” the second single from forthcoming EP, Open Season. Click to stream below!
DEATHBLOW are back and ferocious as ever with the release of another ripping EP! Open Season will be released June 16 on Sewer Mouth Records. The EP will be available on CD, vinyl, cassette, and digital formats!
The four-track Open Season EP is a scathing commentary aimed at the heart of the belligerent American Empire and its war machinery. Combining their classic thrash metal sound with an unrelenting crossover punk-infused gut punch, the EP is guaranteed to get the blood boiling!
Groove/thrash metal band INCITE has released “Dolores,” the third single from their highly anticipated upcoming album, Savage New Times, which is set to be released on August 15, 2025, via Reigning Phoenix Music. “Dolores” demonstrates INCITE‘s ability to evolve while pushing the boundaries of their musical style.
The track is a sophisticated blend of melody and mayhem, maintaining a brutal core while exploring new sonic territories. It’s a testament to the band’s artistry, showcasing their skill in fusing melodic elements with their traditional heavy metal roots. The result is a complex, layered composition that highlights not only their technical proficiency but also a mature musical vision.
Frontman Richie Cavalera comments, “Dolores is the most boundary-pushing song we’ve ever made as a band. It’s shown us that we can push our sound into new areas while staying true to who we are and what we represent. It’s my personal favorite on this record, as it relates to a childhood dream I had. It’s insane to see and feel it come alive.”
Track Listing: 1. Lies 2. Feel This Shit (I’m Fired Up) 3. Just A Rat 4. Chucked Off 5. Doubts and the Fear 6. Dolores 7. No Mercy No Forgiveness 8. Used and Abused 9. Never Die Once 10. Savage New Times
Gallagher (WV) – U.S. Thrash Metal quartet, Executionist, have released full-length debut album, Sacrament of the Sick, on CD and digital formats! In the four years since the release of their debut EP, Executionist has sharpened the blades of its attack, both in terms of songwriting and performance!
Sacrament of the Sick is a monumental step forward from Executionist’s previous material. Improved production, performances, and writing have made the Executionist sound nearly unrecognizable compared to the band’s debut EP, Destined for Destruction.
Each track was meticulously crafted and poured over in Executionist’s home studio, and the final product shows that it was worth every ounce of attention. With a clear focus on melody and tighter songwriting, Sacrament of the Sick is a sonic journey sure to leave a lasting impact on the listener.
Vocals/Guitar – Brett Ash Drums – Tristan Ash Bass – Austin Rose Guitar – Mike Kinder
Credits:
Music written by Brett & Tristan Ash Lyrics written by Brett Ash Vocals, guitar, bass – Brett Ash Drums – Tristan Ash Produced by Brett & Tristan Ash Engineered & Mixed by Tristan Ash Mastered by Colin Davis of Imperial Mastering Album Artwork by Mitchell Nolte Logo by ModBlackMoon & HermanTwo
With the dust still settling following the release of their acclaimed Volume Six LP on Cursed Blessings Records in February, Ontario thrash metal veterans SACRIFICE have sanctioned several rare live performances this year in support of the album.
Already announced earlier this year is the rapidly approaching Modified Ghost Festival in Vancouver, British Columbia May 17th, where SACRIFICE will headline with support from Anciients, Bewitcher, and more, which will serve as the official release show for Volume Six.
SACRIFICE now expands the year’s live schedule with two more performances, including the band’s first hometown show in nine years – which also serves as their Toronto album release show, headlining The Concert Hall in Toronto on October 11th. SACRIFICE has also been added to the Chile Terrorfest in Santiago, Chile on December 6th with Triptikon, E-Force, and more.
SACRIFICE Live: 5/17/2025 Modified Ghost VII Festival @ Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver BC w/ Anciients, Bewitcher, more 10/11/2025 The Concert Hall – Toronto ON [tickets] 12/06-07/2025 Chile Terrorfest @ Teatro Caupolicán – Santiago, CL w/ Triptikon, E-Force, more
SACRIFICE’s sixth album, and first in over sixteen years, Volume Six features ten new originals and a cover paying homage to the Toronto scene from which they originally emerged. The songs on Volume Six run the gamut from speedy, breakneck thrash (“Comatose,” “Explode,” “We Will Not Survive”) to more nuanced, layered, metallic compositions (“Underneath Millenia,” “Your Hunger For War”).
Two instrumental tracks on the album show yet another side of the band’s songwriting while still clearly being SACRIFICE songs: “Lunar Eclipse” is a showcase for Rico and Urbinati’s excellent twin guitar leads, while “Black Hashish” is SACRIFICE at their most psychedelic. The album’s final track, “Trapped In A World,” is a cover of ‘80s Toronto hardcore band Direct Action, a group that had a massive influence on the members of SACRIFICE during their formative years. The song features guest vocals by Youth Youth Youth vocalist and Toronto music legend Brian Taylor, who operated the Diabolic Force label in the eighties and produced the band’s first three albums, bringing everything full-circle three decades later with his appearance here.
Working once again with engineer Darius Szczepaniak – who was also at the helm for SACRIFICE’s 2009 effort The Ones I Condemn – Volume Six was recorded, mixed, and mastered at Phase One Studios.
Stream SACRIFICE’s Volume Six everywhere including Bandcamp HERE, and watch the lyric videos for “Missile” HERE and “Antidote Of Poison” HERE.
Tracked over a period of sessions between September 2023 and May 2024, the record was produced by vocalist/guitarist Rob Urbinati and features the band’s original lineup, with lead guitarist Joe Rico, bassist Scott Watts and drummer Gus Pynn. They are one of, if not the only, 1980s thrash band that still has its original lineup intact and playing together, and on Volume Six, the band hits it out of the park. The stunning front cover artwork for Volume Six was painted by Propagandhi bassist and lifelong SACRIFICE fan Todd Kowalski.
Volume Six is out now on all digital platforms including Bandcamp HERE and on CD, MC, and LP in Blue, White, and Black variants through the Cursed Blessings Records webshop HERE. The record is available in Europe, Asia, and Australia through High Roller Records.
Nothing can beat the thrill of thrash at its best, and no one is keeping the spirit and sound of the genre alive quite like Berlin’s SPACE CHASER. With the release of their new single, “Ignite The Skies,” we see the beginning of a new chapter with the German thrash metallers! Guitarist Leo Schacht has taken on vocal duties in addition to guitars, which finds the band heading into a new direction; more razor-sharp, defined, and rougher than ever before. SPACE CHASER had been aiming for something darker and more brutal than on previous releases. From the ashes they will rise!
Watch SPACE CHASER’s video for “Ignite The Skies” HERE. Stream the track HERE.
SPACE CHASER is set to perform live at a series of festivals in Germany this Spring and Summer. See all confirmed dates below.
SPACE CHASER Live: 4/25/2025 Stockrock Festival – Hagen, DE 4/26/2025 Bangers & Maniacs – Schwerin, DE 5/02/2025 Goldgrube – Kassel, DE 5/03/2025 Skullcrusher Festival – Freiburg, DE 5/31/2025 Turock – Essen, DE 7/19/2025 Rude Open Air – Bertingen, DE 7/23/2025 Headbangers Open Air – Brande-hörnerkirchen, DE 8/12/2025 Summer Breeze – Dinkelsbühl, DE
SPACE CHASER: Leo Schacht – guitars, vocals Martin Hochsattel – guitars, backing vocals Matthias Scheuerer – drums Sebastian Kerlikowski – bass
Dublin based metallers THE RISEN DREAD will release their sophomore album, Death From Above, on June 13th 2025 via Time To Kill Records.
Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Marco Mastrobuono (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Hour Of Penance) at Bloom Studios in Guidonia, Rome, Italy, “Death from Above”marks a significant shift towards a heavier and more aggressive sound. While retaining their signature blend of intensity and melody, the band has incorporated stronger thrash metal and melodic death metal influences, seeking a sharper and more relentless edge.
The first single “A Conversation With God” is now available:
1. The Day I Died 2. In Fear We Trust 3. Endgame Symphony 4. Circle of the Damned 5. Azadi 6. Death From Above 7. Burn My Angels 8. A Conversation With God 9. Slay 10. Beyond My Final Breath
Marco Feltrin – Vocals William Ribeiro – Guitars Mat Maher – Bass Marcos Batata – Drums
Bio:
THE RISEN DREAD is a metal band from Dublin, Ireland. Since forming in 2019, they have risen from the Irish underground scene to become an international touring act, earning a reputation for their intense sound and energetic live performances.
Their debut EP, Delusions (2019), introduced them to the scene and set the stage for their first full-length album, Night Hag, released in January 2022. Written and recorded during the global pandemic, the album showcased the band’s evolution and featured guest appearances, including Andreas Kisser of Sepultura on the single “White Night”.
THE RISEN DREAD has made its mark on major stages, performing at Wacken Open Air in 2022 and joining Vader and Marduk for the United Titans tour across Europe and the UK.
In 2024, with the release of the single “Betrayal” and an extensive South American tour playing in Colombia, Argentina, Chile, and Brazil, the band continued to expand its reach.
After turning heads with their crushing rendition of MOTÖRHEAD’s “Iron Fist,” UK thrash legends ONSLAUGHT return with the second single from their upcoming double-album Origins Of Aggression, which is due out on May 23, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music.
This time it’s personal. “In Search of Sanity,“ a re-recorded version of the band’s 1989 title track, explodes back to life in 2025 with a vengeance. Packed with towering riffs, mind-blowing solos, and vocal lines sharper than ever, this modern take breathes new fire into a thrash anthem, while keeping its roots raw and intact.
Guitarist and founding member Nige Rockett opens up about the song’s return: “This new recording of the title track from the album of the same name has completely blown me away… It’s like night and day compared to the original version. It’s common knowledge that I’ve never been a huge fan of the album overall. Don’t get me wrong – I love the songs, but at the time it just wasn’t an ONSLAUGHT album in terms of the production, vibe, and everything else that surrounded this particular release.”
“It’s always been my dream to re-record the whole album and to finally make it sound like a real ONSLAUGHT record – the way it should have sounded the first time around. Here it is…! Tons of aggression and anger, a real heavy thrash song with all the necessary components. I hope you dig the new lease of life this track now has, as much as we do!”
“In Search Of Sanity [2025 Version]” is the second of three singles leading into Origins Of Aggression, a full-throttle retrospective featuring re-recorded classics and influential punk and metal covers, all delivered with a modern-day brutality.
“Origins Of Aggression” can be pre-ordered [formats: 2CD-digipak, coloured vinyl, digital] or pre-saved on your favourite digital service provider (DSP) worldwide:
Disc 1 01. Thermonuclear Devastation Of The 02. Black Horse Of Famine 03. Angels Of Death 04. Power From Hell 05. Metal Forces 06. Let There Be Death 07. Fight With The Beast 08. Thrash Till The Death 09. In Search Of Sanity 10. Shellshock
Disc 2 01. Iron Fist [by MOTÖRHEAD] 02. Holiday In Cambodia [by DEAD KENNEDYS] 03. A Look At Tomorrow [by DISCHARGE] 04. U.K. 82 [by THE EXPLOITED] 05. Freewheel Burning [by JUDAS PRIEST] 06. Wardance [by KILLING JOKE] 07. Give Me Fire [by GBH] 08. State Violence State Control [by DISCHARGE] 09. Holidays In The Sun [by SEX PISTOLS] 10. Emotional Blackmail [by UK SUBS] 11. War Pigs [by BLACK SABBATH] 12. Drunk With Power [by DISCHARGE]
Ahead of ONSLAUGHT’s massive new release, the quintet have recently kicked off their 2025 world tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of their debut album Power From Hell.”The band’s current itinerary can be found below!
w/ TORANAGA LUXERA 24.04.2025 UK Aberdeen – Krakatoa 25.04.2025 UK Edinburgh – The Mash House 26.04.2025 UK Glasgow – Audio
w/ CRYPTOSIS 29.05.2025 DE Oldenburg – MTS Records 30.05.2025 DE Wittstock – Metal Power Open Air * 31.05.2025 DE Essen – Turock 01.06.2025 BE Diest – Hell 03.06.2025 FR Dijon – La Vapeur 04.06.2025 IT Paderno Dugnano (MI) – Slaughter Club 05.06.2025 IT Bologna – Alchemica Music Club 06.06.2025 AT Vienna – Escape Metalcorner 07.06.2025 DE Hauptmannsgrün – Chronical Moshers Open Air * 08.06.2025 AT Salzburg – Rockhouse 10.06.2025 DE Stuttgart – Schwarzer Keiler 11.06.2025 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal 12.06.2025 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser 13.06.2025 PL Byczyna – Black Silesia Open Air Festival * 14.06.2025 DE Selb – Rockclub Nordbayern * w/o CRYPTOSIS
26.07.2025 IT Bolotana – Rock and Bol Metal Fest 23.08.2025 FR Champtoceaux – Barbeuk Metal Fest 29.08.2025 GR Rethymno – Rethymno Rocks 07.09.2025 MX León – Candelabrum Metal Fest *NEW* 08./09.11.2025 UK Manchester – Damnation Festival
14.11.2025 AU Perth – Rosemount Hotel 15.11.2025 AU Adelaide – Lion Arts Factory 19.11.2025 AU Canberra – The Baso 20.11.2025 AU Sydney – The Underground 21.11.2025 AU Brisbane – Soapbox Brewery 22.11.2025 AU Melbourne – Corner Hotel
12.03.2026 UK Great Yarmouth – Hard Rock Hell Spring Break *NEW*
Photo Credit: Robert Ash Line-up: Vocals/Guitar – Brett Ash, Drums – Tristan Ash, Bass – Austin Rose, Guitar – Mike Kinder
Gallagher (WV) – U.S. Thrash Metal quartet, Executionist, have unleashed a visualizer video for “Wheels of War,” the second single from forthcoming album, Sacrament of the Sick! Roll with it: youtu.be/1JD3tLVv5wE
Executionist will release debut full-length album, Sacrament of the Sick, on May 16! In the four years since the release of their debut EP, the band has sharpened the blades of its attack, both in terms of songwriting and performance!
Sacrament of the Sick is a monumental step forward from Executionist’s previous material. Improved production, performances, and writing have made the Executionist sound nearly unrecognizable compared to the band’s debut EP, Destined for Destruction. Each track was meticulously crafted and poured over in Executionist’s home studio, and the final product shows that it was worth every ounce of attention. With a clear focus on melody and tighter songwriting, Sacrament of the Sick is a sonic journey sure to leave a lasting impact on the listener.
Produced by Brett & Tristan Ash – Engineered & Mixed by Tristan Ash
Mastered by Colin Davis of Imperial Mastering
Album Artwork by Mitchell Nolte
Logo by ModBlackMoon & HermanTwo
BIO: Executionist was officially formed in 2021 by brothers Brett and Tristan Ash, who were 17 and 13 years old, respectively at the time. Their debut EP, Destined for Destruction, was released on January 27, 2021. Two years later, Executionist released “GENESIS 666” (March 2023).
After playing many shows together as a mere two-piece, Executionist finally added a bass player in 2024, in the form of Austin Rose. The three played more shows together before finally rounding out the lineup by adding Mike Kinder on guitar in March of 2025.
Around the same time, Executionist announced the forthcoming release of their debut full-length album, Sacrament of the Sick. The lead single “Serrated Shadows,” has already been released, with another single set to release on April 18. With the release of their album on the horizon, Executionist aims to play live as much as possible while writing new music for their next project.
Finnish thrashers Indemon are set to release their debut album Reclaiming Chaos on June 27th 2025 via Inverse Records. The first single, album’s title track, “Reclaiming Chaos” is unleashed today and it’s available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/indemon-reclaiming
The band comments: “Reclaiming Chaos, the title track closer, is the album’s fastest song. The chaotic atmosphere consists of sharp playing and aggressive vocals. The song is about taking control of a bad-turned-worse situation with mental strength and without outside interference.”
BIOGRAPHY: INDEMON is a four-piece metal band formed in 2020 in Kerava, Finland. Drawing influences from various subgenres of metal, they blend them uniquely to create a powerful and atmospheric sound. INDEMON‘s debut EP Fear of Living was released in 2022, showcasing the band’s ability to create intense and multifaceted metal.
The band’s lyrical themes explore fear, self-doubt, and inner struggles, immersing the listener into the music’s emotional world. INDEMON is known for their energetic live performances and distinctive music.
Indemon – “Reclaiming Chaos” (single 2025): Composed by Santeri Liesmala & Patrik Kuitunen – Lyrics by Joose Riihelä – Single cover by Sakari Vinko
Prepare for an all-out sonic assault as INCITE returns with their latest earth-shattering single, “No Mercy No Forgiveness“. A relentless barrage of crushing riffs, thunderous grooves, and venomous vocals, this track is a war cry for the broken, the enraged, and the unstoppable. Fueled by unbridled fury and a refusal to bow, INCITE delivers a firestorm of aggression, ripping through the silence with hammering precision.
Their upcoming new album Savage New Times, set for release on August 15th, promises to be the heaviest, most unforgiving chapter in their legacy. With razor-sharp guitars, bone-crushing breakdowns, and riot-inciting anthems, this record is built for battle; unyielding, unrelenting, and unapologetically brutal. No mercy. No forgiveness. No turning back. Stay tuned.
Photo Credit: Kim Hanson
INCITEcomments on the single, stating: “No Mercy No Forgiveness is an absolute monster. This song is pure, unfiltered aggression – exactly what we wanted to bring to the metalheads. Lyrically- I found myself so worried about other people’s opinions which resulted in a-lot of personal failure. Once you show no mercy to achieving your dreams everyone’s words become silent.”
INCITE: Vocals – Richie Cavalera Guitar – Layne Richardson Bass – EL Drums – Lennon Lopez
Track Listing: 1. Lies 2. Feel This Shit (I’m Fired Up) 3. Just A Rat 4. Chucked Off 5. Doubts and the Fear 6. Dolores 7. No Mercy No Forgiveness 8. Used and Abused 9. Never Die Once 10. Savage New Times
Gallagher (WV) – U.S. Thrash Metal quartet, Executionist, will release their debut full-length album, Sacrament of the Sick, on May 16! In the four years since the release of their debut EP, the band has sharpened the blades of its attack, both in terms of songwriting and performance!
Sacrament of the Sick is a monumental step forward from Executionist’s previous material. Improved production, performances, and writing have made the Executionist sound nearly unrecognizable compared to the band’s debut EP, Destined for Destruction.
Each track was meticulously crafted and poured over in Executionist’s home studio, and the final product shows that it was worth every ounce of attention. With a clear focus on melody and tighter songwriting, Sacrament of the Sick is a sonic journey sure to leave a lasting impact on the listener.
Music written by Brett & Tristan Ash. Lyrics written by Brett Ash. Vocals, guitar, bass – Brett Ash Drums – Tristan Ash Produced by Brett & Tristan Ash. Engineered & Mixed by Tristan Ash. Mastered by Colin Davis of Imperial Mastering. Album Artwork by Mitchell Nolte. Logo by ModBlackMoon & HermanTwo.
Photo Credit: Robert Ash
Line-up:
Vocals/Guitar – Brett Ash Drums – Tristan Ash Bass – Austin Rose Guitar – Mike Kinder
BIO:
Executionist was officially formed in 2021 by brothers Brett and Tristan Ash, who were 17 and 13 years old, respectively at the time. Their debut EP, Destined for Destruction, was released on January 27, 2021. Two years later, Executionist released “GENESIS 666” (March 2023).
After playing many shows together as a mere two-piece, Executionist finally added a bass player in 2024, in the form of Austin Rose. The three played more shows together before finally rounding out the lineup by adding Mike Kinder on guitar in March of 2025.
Around the same time, Executionist announced the forthcoming release of their debut full-length album, Sacrament of the Sick. The lead single “Serrated Shadows,” has already been released, with another single set to release on April 18.
With the release of their album on the horizon, Executionist aims to play live as much as possible while writing new music for their next project.
New members are former Falling in Reverse guitarist Max Georgiev, bassist Jeff Salgado (Psychosomatic), drummer Nick Souza (Hatriot) with returning guitarist, the legendary Ira Black (Dio Disciples, former Bulletboys, etc.), fronted by long-time vocalistand metal warrior: Sean Killian.
Oppressing The Masses For 35 Years – United Kingdom – European 2025 Tour
4.10.25 – LAS VEGAS, NV at BACKSTAGE, BAR & BILLIARDS 4.11.25 – LOS ANGELES, CA at THE TERAGRAM BALLROOM 4.17.25 – CAMDEN, ENGLAND at THE UNDERWORLD 4.18.25 – BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND at CASTLE & FALCON 4.19.25 – PRESTON, ENGLAND at BLITZ 4.20.25 – GLASGOW, SCOTLAND at SLAY 4.21.25 – DUBLIN, IRELAND at OPIUM 4.22.25 – CHESTER, ENGLAND at THE LIVE ROOMS 4.23.25 – SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND at CORPORATION 4.24.25 – CRUMLIN NEWPORT, WALES at THE PATRIOT 4.25.25 – LAUDA- KÖNIGSHOFEN, GERMANY at KEEP IT TRUE FEST 4.26.25 – SEVILLA, SPAIN at SALA X 4.27.25 – VALLADOLID, SPAIN at PORTA CAELI 4.29.25 – BARCELONA, SPAIN at SALA BOVEDA 4.30.25 – VITORIA, SPAIN at URBAN ROCK CONCEPT 5.1.25 – MADRID, SPAIN at REVI LIVE 5.2.25 – MOS, SPAIN at SALA REBULLON 5.3.25 – LISBON, PORTUGAL at RCA CLUB 5.9.25 – BAHRAIN at DIGGERS
Tampere, Finland -based thrash metal act OSIRIS REX – led by US thrasher Superstar Joey Severance – have premiered their new single and official video ‘Arrival Of The New Dawn’, today, March 21st, exclusively via Bravewords. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming EP.
Superstar Joey Severance on ‘Arrival Of The New Dawn’: “It’s the story of an extra terrestrial entourage who descends upon the Earth with the sole mission of bringing law and order to the human populace. Do they come in peace? It’s certain that if any E.T.’s were to visit us, we would be their slaves and there wouldn’t be a single human made weapon that would be able to defend the species. Are they living among us right now? They could be…..”
Boom! We’re heading back to Europe to crush some summer festivals and play some shows with our buds in Sacred Reich! Get your tickets now and come rage with us!
On May 16, 2025, powerhouse label ROAR will proudly reissue the first three, iconic records by Swedish thrash and speed metal legends Hexenhaus: A Tribute To Insanity (1988),The Edge Of Eternity (1990), and Awakening (1991)!
Available on CD, colored vinyl and digitally, the physical products will also come with new liner notes and an exclusive history text. All formats got remastered by Ronnie Björnström (Mezzrow a.o.). Find pre-order options listed below!
Depending on the path you chose, one could say that the story of Sweden’s best kept thrash metal secret starts all the way up in the northern parts of Sweden. In a city called Boden to be more precise. That’s where the metal force Maninnya Blade took it’s form during the middle of the 80:s. Their take on speed metal caught the interest of the young guitarist Mickael Vikström, better known as Mike Wead and later on the guitarist in both Mercyful Fate and King Diamond. He would start out as a fan of the band, but it didn’t take long until’ he was their new guitarist and the talk of the town.
“When I joined them they already had four great songs more or less done already. It was; “Requiem”, “The Dead Are Restless”, “Delirious” and “Eaten Alive”,“ Wead reveals. “The style was much heavier than the music we had done before and to mark the fresh start of the band, at least that’s how we saw it, we also decided to change the name from Maninnya to Hexenhaus. The name is German for witch’s house and is a reference to the Malefizhaus in Bamberg, Germany. A frightful place where hundreds of suspected witches were tortured and executed during the early 17:th century.”
To call the material “heavier than before” is an understatement. The music on the four songs that ended up on the today highly sought after demo cassette “Demo 1988” drew its inspiration from bands like Metallica, Slayer and Mercyful Fate. A stellar testimony of what was going around in the early thrash metal scene around that time. The lucky ones that possess the “Demo 1988” cassette got a true gem on their hands.
After signing with Axis Records, the band entered the studio to record their stellar debut album A Tribute To Insanity. Half of the album contains the four songs that made up the demo, as well as four more songs that seen the band combine ideas and trading riffs like never heard before on a Swedish metal album. A Tribute To Insanity was originally released on vinyl on the 17th of October 1988. Pre-order the ROAR reissue, a must-have that belongs into every well-sorted speed and thrash metal record collection, now on https://Hexenhaus.rpm.link/tributePR
The follow-up album, The Edge Of Eternity, was released on November 1st 1990. To pre-order this reissue from ROAR, visit: https://Hexenhaus.rpm.link/eternityPR
During the same time asThe Edge Of Eternity was released in the early 90’s, Megadeth released their classic album Rust In Peace, Exodus came out with “Impact Is Imminent” and Germany’s Mekong Delta (who also was a big influence on The Edge Of Eternity) came out with their most popular album Dances Of Death (And Other Walking Shadows). To say that the thrash scene was looking good is an understatement, it was boiling hot!
In the midst of it stood Hexenhaus just waiting for the big breakthrough. “We thought that we would get approached by different management and offered tours that would take us all over Europe but that never happened”, Mike Weadsighs. “We were amateurs when it came to promote ourselves and how could we be anything else? We didn’t know that we needed to do more than creating albums to get a breakthrough!”
When the offers didn’t come as expected, Mike and the band started to work on new material. But just like the last time it was with a new line-up who was more than ready to give their all for the band. Besides the broken bones, the blood and the gated reverbs, the recordings of Awakening went smooth. The album was released in August 1991 and much to the bands dismay nothing happened for them this time either.
“Once again we got great reviews from abroad”, Mike recalls. “Big and important magazines like Metal Hammer, Kerrang, Metal Forces and Aardschok gave us fantastic reviews! Even better than the ones we’ve received before, but we just couldn’t break through. We were still stuck in Sweden doing small shows put together by fans.” The band called it a quits in 1992.
Finnish thrash veterans BLOODRIDE are back in the studio, forging their fifth album into a relentless sonic onslaught. Fueled by raw energy and precision, the band promises a thrash metal assault that will push boundaries and leave no neck unthrashed.
Now, BLOODRIDE unveils the album title: Deafening – a name as intense as the music itself! In their latest Studio Confessions from the Heart of the Metal Storm, guitarist Teemu Vähäkangas and bassist Esa Pennala share insights into the process:
Teemu: “The votes for the album title were bloody, but here we go, it’s Deafening! Everyone can interpret that as they wish. And as you can see from the tracklist, our songs still aren’t about kittens or sunny spring days…”
Esa: “Yeah, we’re sooo brutal! We’re also starting work on videos now. The hardest part was choosing which songs to feature. Since we try to be a democratic band, there was some voting involved.”
Teemu: “Not an easy task, because on this album, there are no fillers, only killers! Haha!”
Track-list for Deafening:
1 Sardonic Grin (Intro) 2 Kill without Hate 3 Come in Peace 4 Hindsight Einstein 5 Ashes Remain 6 Holy Simplicity 7 King of Pain 8 The Dark Triad 9 Simply Complicated 10 Death Sentinel 11 Erase and Replace 12 Fear Cage
More details, including release dates and video premieres, will be revealed soon. Stay tuned for the next wave of BLOODRIDE’s thrash fury!
Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM) is proud to announce the signing of one of the most influential and relentless forces in thrash metal: ONSLAUGHT! The UK-based band, known for their unwavering aggression and decades of iconic anthems, has joined forces with the exciting new label to embark on a thrilling new chapter in their storied career.
Founding guitarist and songwriter Nige Rockett states: “Signing with RPM is the start of an incredible new chapter for ONSLAUGHT. We’ve always pushed ourselves to create the most intense and aggressive music possible, and with RPM behind us, we’re taking things to a whole new level. ‘Origins Of Aggression’ is just the beginning, get ready for absolute carnage!”
Reigning Phoenix Music is equally excited about the new partnership: “ONSLAUGHT is a cornerstone of thrash metal history, and we are honoured to welcome them to the RPM family. Their legacy of pure aggression and unrelenting energy aligns perfectly with our vision, and we are eager to bring their music to new heights together.”
To kick off this promising new union, ONSLAUGHT will release a special double album titled Origins Of Aggression, celebrating not only the 40th anniversary of their debut album Power From Hell, but also the pivotal beginnings of the band and thrash metal itself.
Set for release on May 23, 2025, the forthcoming offering will include a staggering 22 tracks, including re-recordings of the group’s most important and defining songs from their early years as well as a collection of punk and metal covers that deeply influenced ONSLAUGHT’s conception and development. The track list includes songs that were originally jammed during the band’s early rehearsals and served as a huge inspiration for the members to pick up their instruments and to create the ferocious music that has shaped them into legends.
ONSLAUGHT’s contribution to the thrash metal genre cannot be overstated: from their debut album Power From Hell (1985), which is being honoured with this new release, to their celebrated performances across the globe, they remain an untouchable force in the world of heavy metal. With over 40 years of history, the quintet has steadily continued to evolve, delivering relentless riffs and neck-breaking anthems, and cementing their place as pioneers of the British thrash scene.
Alongside Origins Of Aggression, fans can brace themselves for an electrifying preview of what’s ahead with the release of “Iron Fist”, ONSLAUGHT’s crushing take on the MOTÖRHEAD classic, which will arrive on March 27.
The metal world can additionally look forward to their 2025 world tour, where the band will promote Origins Of Aggression and celebrate the 40th Power From Hell anniversary; including stops in Europe, the USA, Mexico, and Australia. Expect more exciting news in the near future. See you in the pit!
ONSLAUGHT are: David Garnett | vocals, guitars Nige Rockett | guitars Wayne Dorman | guitars Jeff Williams | bass James Perry | drums
ONSLAUGHT live:
21.03.2025 US Houston, TX – Hell’s Heroes 19.04.2025 PT Odemira – Mira Fest
w/ TORANAGA LUXERA: 24.04.2025 UK Aberdeen – Krakatoa 25.04.2025 UK Edinburgh – The Mash House 26.04.2025 UK Glasgow – Audio
w/ CRYPTOSIS: 29.05.2025 DE Oldenburg – MTS Records 30.05.2025 DE Wittstock – Metal Power Open Air * 31.05.2025 DE Essen – Turock 01.06.2025 BE Diest – Hell 03.06.2025 FR Dijon – La Vapeur 04.06.2025 IT Paderno Dugnano (MI) – Slaughter Club 05.06.2025 IT Bologna – Alchemica Music Club 06.06.2025 AT Vienna – Escape Metalcorner 07.06.2025 DE Hauptmannsgrün – Chronical Moshers Open Air * 08.06.2025 AT Salzburg – Rockhouse 10.06.2025 DE Stuttgart – Schwarzer Keiler 11.06.2025 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal 12.06.2025 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser 13.06.2025 PL Byczyna – Black Silesia Open Air Festival * 14.06.2025 DE Selb – Rockclub Nordbayern
26.07.2025 IT Bolotana – Rock and Bol Metal Fest 23.08.2025 FR Champtoceaux – Barbeuk Metal Fest 29.08.2025 GR Rethymno – Rethymno Rocks 08./09.11.2025 UK Manchester – Damnation Festival
14.11.2025 AU Perth – Rosemount Hotel 15.11.2025 AU Adelaide – Lion Arts Factory 19.11.2025 AU Canberra – The Baso 20.11.2025 AU Sydney – The Underground 21.11.2025 AU Brisbane – Soapbox Brewery 22.11.2025 AU Melbourne – Corner Hotel
Newfoundland, Canada’s black metal duo ARTACH announces the release of their latest album Morrigan…Goddess of War due out on March 21st, 2025 via Depressive Illusions Records. This third full length represents the band’s strongest material yet. It’s a relentless assault of blackened thrash metal that captures the intensity and fury the duo have always strived for. From crushing riffs to searing melodies, every track on this release is forged with raw passion.
“We’ve poured everything into this record, and we can’t wait for fans to experience the full force of Morrigan…Goddess of War.” adds Sruthán (Guitar/Bass).
Today, Artach unveils the lead single “Macha”, one of the three songs that are part of the Morrigan trilogy on the album with the songs that also includes “Badb”, and “Nemain”.
Sruthán (Guitar/Bass). explains further:
“Macha, one of the Morrígan, was known for her prophetic visions and her role as a fierce protector of warriors. She is sometimes considered one aspect of the Morrígan, a trio of war goddesses.
The three goddesses, and what elements they represent, that make up the Morrígan in Irish mythology are: Macha – War, sovereignty, horses. Badb – Battle, death, chaos. Nemain – Frenzy, panic, terror. Together, they represent different aspects of war, fate, and destruction in Celtic mythology.”
EP Credits: Cover art by: Awinita Alm Album mixed and mastered by Michael Small.
Track Listing:
Badb – 7:08
Macha – 6:06
Nemain – 5:17
Nefarious – 5:21
Nomad – 5:09
Hoarfrost – 4:29
Cloudminders – 4:46
Ride… Die… Immortality – 6:08 Album Length: 44:28
Artach is a two-man black metal band (Sruthán: Guitar/Bass, Fíochmhar: Battery/Vokills/Keys)based in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada. Being from the foggiest, snowiest, wettest, windiest, and gloomiest capital city in Canada, one should not be surprised that this fuels the creation of Black Metal. Their inspiration comes from the land, nature, the bleak weather of the Canadian North, and influential black metal bands.
Since the duo’s formation in the spring of 2019, Artach has been consistently releasing new music. The band’s debut album Chronicles of a Black Winter was released digitally during February 2020 and later unleashed on physical CD by Depressive Illusions Records.
In 2021, the band returned with their next offering Sworn To Avenge, a full-length scourge of raw and relentless bruting gloom. In 2024, Artach took an experimental direction with the EP Sgrios, which was a black metal spin on industrial metal sounds. Now in 2025, they unleash their third full length offering with Morrigan…Goddess of War for release in mid-March.
Discography: 2025 – Morrigan…Goddess of War (album) 2024 – Sgrios (EP) 2024 – From The Frozen Vault (EP) 2023 – Hell on Halloween (Single) 2021 – Countess Bathory (Single) 2021 – Sworn to Avenge (album) 2020 – Night Songs (single) 2020 – Chronicles of a Black Winter (album)
Phoenix based groovers and thrashers INCITE are making waves with their explosive new stand-alone single, “Just A Rat.” This track infuses a fresh burst of energy into the metal scene, distinguishing itself with its unique vibe. Frontman Richie Cavalera hails this as the band’s most intense work yet, underscoring INCITE’s commitment to pushing the boundaries within the genre.
Featuring a powerful mix of thrashing rhythms and raw, visceral vocals, the song is poised to captivate and energize fans seeking something relentlessly unique and refreshing. The video accompanying the single is directed by Jim Louvau, known for his work with artists like KITTIE, LINKIN PARK, and JERRY CANTRELL.
Lyrically, the song speaks to anyone who has ever felt betrayed, with powerful lines like: “Tried to destroy me, won’t happen again. This was a part of your master plan, Figured it out so I ran.”
Richie comments: “Just a rat is our first single and it’s unique, heavy and, to me, moving metal into a whole new, fresh direction. I wanted the lyrical content to be very relatable and god knows we’ve all dealt with a rat at some point in our lives.”
Produced by Steve Evetts and mixed by Arthur Rizk, “Just A Rat” marks INCITE’s first release under Reigning Phoenix Music, offering a glimpse of what’s to come from this exciting new partnership. Stay tuned for more exciting news about INCITE in the coming weeks!
Photo credit Kim Hansen
About INCITE:
Founded in Phoenix, Arizona, in 2004 by frontman Richie Cavalera, INCITE blends groove and thrash metal with a raw, relentless edge. With Lennon Lopez on drums and EL on bass, the band has honed its unyielding sound across multiple albums, evolving with each release. The addition of guitarist Layne Richardson has injected fresh energy, elevating both their live performances and songwriting.
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