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Imperial Triumphant’s Steve Blanco announces ‘Imprints of Man’: Imperial Triumphant’s dark, labyrinthine soundworld reimagined for solo piano; pre-order the record and stream ‘Merkurius Gilded’

On November 15th, Imperial Triumphant’s STEVE BLANCO (bass, keyboards) will give fans Imprints Of Man: a solo record that reimagines Imperial Triumphant’s dark, labyrinthine soundworld for piano. Stripping away the chaos of distortion and brass, Imprints Of Man reveals the raw architecture of the band’s compositions: haunting harmonies, jagged rhythms, and spectral dissonances laid bare on the piano. This is not just an adaptation—it’s a revelation. Each piece becomes a meditation on the uncanny beauty hidden within Imperial Triumphant’s music, refracted through the stark intimacy of solo piano. A rare chance to experience the band’s avant-garde vision through an entirely […]

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Dutch Black/Death Metal Project, EL MUERTO, To Release Debut EP, Lost And Amsterdamned

What began as a farewell has become a resurrection. Lost And Amsterdamned, the debut EP from the Netherlands’ one-man Black/Death Metal project, EL MUERTO, is set for release on November 21. Behold the video for ‘Enthroned In The Tower Of Shadows (The Witch)’ EL MUERTO was born in the depths of personal crisis, a raw and unflinching document of depression, trauma, and the desire to disappear. Conceived as a final message from an artist who had lost the will to live, each track captures a chapter of that darkness. But this record is no longer a goodbye. It’s proof that […]

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LACERTILIA: new video + album announced on Majestic Mountain Records

Cardiff-based heavy psych torchbearers LACERTILIA return after five years with their anticipated third studio album, Transcend, due out on October 24th through Swedish powerhouse Majestic Mountain Records. Stream their brand new single and video for ‘The Sun Is The Key’ now. Watch LACERTILIA’s new video for ‘The Sun Is The Key‘ and listen to the single on Bandcamp LACERTILIA stand out as a fearless blend of psychedelic soul and heavy riff warfare, rooted in their Welsh stoner rock identity but unafraid to draw from cosmic textures, primal energy, and punk-inspired vigour. A powerhouse live act, they have leveled stages from […]

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BONE CHURCH: new track ‘Deliverance’ out now

New Haven, Connecticut’s hard blues rockers BONE CHURCH release a stirring new track taken from their forthcoming sophomore album, Deliverance, to be released on October 24th via Ripple Music. Listen to BONE CHURCH’s new classic rock ballad ‘Deliverance’ Their forthcoming sophomore album, Deliverance, is BONE CHURCH’s boldest step yet into the heart of classic and hard rock: an album built on big hooks, anthemic songcraft, and the kind of radio-ready swagger that would’ve ruled the airwaves in 1977. Written primarily in 2019 and 2020, this record trades their debut’s doom-laden expectations for soaring, blues-soaked riffs and sing-along choruses taken to […]

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Seattle’s Hyperstrike to Unleash Debut Album, High Risk

This Fall your speakers aren’t safe. From The Blade of Seattle, HYPERSTRIKE erupts with their debut album High Risk. A high-octane collision of anthemic clean vocals, bone-crushing riffs, punk-fueled drum fire, and the razor edge of melodic death metal, HYPERSTRIKE deliver danger with every track. This is metal built like an action movie soundtrack: explosive, relentless, and larger than life. ‘Meltdown’ — The core goes critical, and the blast is unstoppable. ‘Leaving You Again’ — Love is a weapon… and heartbreak is the trigger. ‘High Risk’ — Play the game, roll the dice… win it all, or lose your life. […]

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AKERCOCKE worldwide exclusive album set FORTRESS FESTIVAL 2026

AKERCOCKE to perform Choronzon album in full on Grand Hall main stage. WHOREDOM RIFE to headline the Ocean Room stage. One of Europe’s biggest black metal fests to take place at Scarborough Spa on 30-31 May 2026 Scarborough, UK; 24 August 2025: Fortress Festival, one of Europe’s biggest black metal festivals, has revealed two more bands for its fourth edition set to take place at Scarborough Spa on 30-31 May 2026. London’s AKERCOCKE will perform a worldwide exclusive full album set of their acclaimed 2003 release, Choronzon. The album was praised by the scene when it was released, with many […]

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HELSTAR announce their new studio album, The Devil’s Masquerade, out September 12th, 2025 via Massacre Records

US Metal legends HELSTAR return with their long-awaited 11th studio album, The Devil’s Masquerade, set for release on September 12th, 2025 through Massacre Records. The album will be available as a limited Mediabook, Ltd. Vinyl LP in various colors, and digital formats. The Devil’s Masquerade marks a powerful return to the band’s roots, bringing back the classic creative chemistry between James Rivera (vocals) and Larry Barragan (guitars). The album was produced and mixed by Barragan at Hombre Malo Studios, and mastered by Robert Colwell at Colwell Mastering. Lyrically, The Devil’s Masquerade dives deep into tales of vampirism, demonic possession, and […]

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ONSLAUGHT – welcome back vocalist Sy Keeler; 2026 The Force From Hell European tour announced

UK thrash metal legends ONSLAUGHT are super stoked to announce the return of their legendary vocalist and fans’ favourite Sy Keeler. Keeler makes his comeback to the band after a 6-year hiatus and will hit the ground running as the band make their long awaited debut tour of Australia in November; his first appearance back will be at the UK’s Damnation Festival at the BEC Arena, Manchester on November 9. Kicking off ONSLAUGHT’s live season 2026 will be their freshly announced 2026 The Force From Hell European run. All dates & ticket info can be found below. Guitarist Nige Rockett […]

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WINO: new solo album and single announced on Ripple Music

US doom and heavy metal icon Scott “WINO” Weinrich — the voice of The Obsessed, Saint Vitus, and Spirit Caravan — rises again with his fiercely anticipated fourth solo album, Create Or Die, this October 24th via Ripple Music, and unleashes the first single, ‘New Terms’. “When a friend ended a letter to me with the phrase ‘Create Or Die’, I realized that simple slogan summed up my philosophy completely. Whether it’s making music or art, that’s what I do. It’s what I live for.” Embrace the haunting Celtic vibe of new single ‘New Terms’ Legendary doom metal icon Scott […]

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STONEBIRDS: new album and single announced on Ripple Music

Brittany-based post-metal architects STONEBIRDS announce the release of their fourth and final album, Perpetual Wasteland, on October 10th through Ripple Music, and present the haunting debut single, ‘Croak’. Listen to new STONEBIRDS single ‘Croak’ For over a decade, STONEBIRDS have thrived on duality: the eternal tension between opposing forces, with melancholy as their guiding equilibrium. Now, with their fourth and final album, Perpetual Wasteland, the Breton trio distills their essence one last time: light against darkness, crushing weight against fragile levity, and a newfound undercurrent of renewal amidst the void. Recorded at Studio La Briche with producer Cyrille Gachet (Fange, […]

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