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French power metal bringers KingCrown have revealed details and first single in connection with their new album announcement. Dubbed Moonfall, it will be out on the 4th of September 2026 via Rockshots Records.
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Dutch black metal band Doodswens has released a drum and vocal playthrough video for the track “Driven By Death.” The song is featured on the group’s recently released self-titled album, which arrived on April 17 via Svart Records. The video offers a rare look at drummer and vocalist I. performing an intense, single-take rendition of the track.

Forged in 2017, Doodswens translates to “Deathwish,” a name reflecting themes of confronting darkness and returning with renewed strength. The band features I. performing both drums and lead vocals simultaneously, joined by R. on bass and P. on guitar. Recommended for fans of Darkthrone, early Mayhem, and Wiegedood, the trio is known for their raw, ceremonial, and uncompromising approach to black metal.

After rising through the Dutch underground and touring internationally with acts like Marduk and Gorgoroth, the band continues to build their reputation as a formidable live act. Doodswens is currently available to stream and purchase, with the new playthrough video providing a glimpse into the raw physical energy of their stage performances.

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US folk metal duo Forgotten Shrine has released their new single, “Halo.” The track explores the emotional narrative of wanting to see the best in someone despite witnessing their darker reality. Featuring an array of string and folk instruments, the song provides a bright, textural backdrop to the clean, intimate vocal deliveries from both members of the group.

Comprised of Josh Alexander and Sofia Frasz, the ensemble incorporates unique genre influences into their heavy sound. Hailing from Pennsylvania and Maryland, the duo leans into American roots, specifically calling back to Appalachian folk traditions to create their distinct take on the genre. “Halo” showcases their experimental side, seamlessly weaving country and pop elements into their characteristic style.

The new single serves as a lighter, softer contrast to the darker, heavier material planned for the band’s upcoming full-length album. “Halo” follows a consistent string of recent releases from the duo, including original tracks like 2025’s “Terror! At The Ballroom” and their recent 2026 cover of Breaking Benjamin’s “Crawl.”

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Acclaimed rock vocalist Robin Beck will release her 11th studio album, Living Proof, on May 15, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. The record offers a blend of soaring melodies, modern production, and classic AOR sensibility, delivering a confident and emotionally charged sound.

With a career that has helped define melodic rock, Beck continues to showcase her dynamic and nuanced voice alongside a curated team of world-class musicians. Living Proof features contributions from industry veterans including James Christian, Tommy Denander, and Peppy Castro, resulting in a cohesive musical landscape that moves between melodic rock, modern AOR, and pop-rock influences.

The upcoming album features production by James Christian and Peppy Castro, with mixing handled by Chris Lord-Alge and Dennis Ward. The tracklist includes a diverse range of songs, from the vibrant, radio-ready edge of “What A Night” and the anchor track “Never Gonna Let You Go,” to the darker tones of “Voodoo” and the reflective closer “Let It Rain.” Ahead of the album’s release, fans were treated to an early preview when the title track, “Living Proof,” was released as a single in March.

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Italian-Swedish hard rock band Hell in the Club has released a new single and music video for “The Ocean.” The track is featured on the group’s latest studio album, Joker In The Pack, which arrived this past November via Frontiers Music Srl.

With a style rooted in classic 1980s heavy metal but featuring a modern edge, the band has built a solid reputation over six previous albums and extensive European touring. Recently, the group underwent a major lineup shift, welcoming Swedish vocalist Terese “Tezzi” Persson to front the band following the departure of their original singer.

Joker In The Pack marks the band’s seventh studio album and serves as Persson’s full-length debut with the group. The record features ten tracks that showcase the band’s high-energy hard rock sound alongside the more melancholy, ballad-driven elements found in “The Ocean.”

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Element of Fate will release their debut full-length album, DREAMFALL, on July 27, 2026. The record offers a narrative-driven experience featuring soaring vocals and dynamic instrumentation. The tracks explore themes of transformation, resilience, and finding light amid darkness.

Hailing from Washington, D.C., and Portland, Oregon, the duo fuses symphonic, gothic, and progressive metal into a fantasy-driven sound. Recommended for fans of Nightwish, Amorphis, and Epica, Element of Fate honors classic heavy metal while building atmospheric soundscapes.

Ahead of the July release, the band has shared early glimpses of their upcoming work. Element of Fate recently released a teaser for the album and a visualizer for the track “Warhorse,” providing a look at the soundscapes featured on DREAMFALL.

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NEW YORK, NY — Industrial metalcore titans Motionless In White have officially wrapped work on their highly anticipated seventh studio album. The news broke after eagle-eyed fans noticed a subtle but definitive update to vocalist Chris Motionless’ social media bio, which now states he is “No longer working on the next @miwband album”.

Chris acknowledged the discovery by praising the fan’s attention to detail, signaling that the creative process for the follow-up to 2022’s Scoring The End Of The World is complete. The timing is critical, as the band launched a massive arena run at Madison Square Garden last night, marking the start of a year-long cycle celebrating their 20th anniversary.

When will the new Motionless In White album be released?

While an official title has not yet been revealed, the band confirmed earlier this year that the record is slated for a 2026 release to coincide with their two-decade milestone. The album cycle officially began on January 28, 2026, with the premiere of the lead single “Afraid Of The Dark”. Chris Motionless has described the upcoming LP as a collection inspired by the band’s entire 20-year history, aiming to honor their evolution from Scranton shadows to arena headliners. +2

“We thought, what a better fucking way to celebrate 20 years of being a band than releasing an album that is inspired by 20 years of our music,” Chris told fans during a recent performance. The band took their time with the production throughout 2025 to ensure a “bulletproof” package of sound and imagery, avoiding the pressure to rush the release.

What can fans expect from the musical direction of the seventh album?

According to Chris, the new material will maintain the signature balance found on their last several records—alternating between heavy, emotional, and experimental soundscapes. The band has no intention of abandoning their heavy roots or screaming vocals, noting that those elements are essential to the Motionless In White identity.

The recent teaser posted on May 1st, featuring a “gruesome image” and the caption “big things coming soon,” suggests the band is leaning back into the cinematic and gothic iconography they are known for. This “dawn of their biggest chapter” promises an organic yet high-gloss production that reflects their status as one of metalcore’s most cinematic forces.

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2026 Touring Schedule: The Ascension Program and The Sweat and Blood Tour

Motionless In White is currently in the middle of an exhaustive global touring schedule. Following their European headlining run earlier this year, they are now supporting Bring Me The Horizon on the “Ascension Program 2” North American tour.

With Bring Me The Horizon, The Plot In You & Amira Elfeky:

• 05/04 Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena
• 05/05 Pittsburgh, PA – PPG Paints Arena
• 05/07 Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
• 05/09 Daytona, FL – Welcome To Rockville Festival
• 05/11 St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
• 05/16 Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple Festival

Following a brief stint in Australia with Make Them Suffer and Currents in late June, the band will return stateside for their own headlining trek, “The Sweat and Blood Tour,” featuring Lorna Shore, Fit For A King, and Static Dress. Get your tickets here.

The Sweat and Blood Tour Highlights:

• 07/14 Bridgeport, CT – Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater
• 07/31 Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum
• 08/09 Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
• 08/15 Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre

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The Unfiltered Perspective

It isn’t often a band hits their 20th year while still reaching their commercial and creative peak, but Motionless In White is doing exactly that. By wrapping the album now, they’ve cleared the decks to focus entirely on their biggest live shows to date. Fans who were worried about a “rushed” follow-up to their gold-certified success can breathe easy; the decision to take nearly two years for production shows a band that understands their legacy. With “Afraid Of The Dark” already a mainstay on the 2026 setlist, the full album drop is set to be the definitive metalcore event of the year.

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TL;DR

Motionless In White vocalist Chris Motionless has confirmed via social media that work on the band’s seventh studio album is finished. The record is set for a 2026 release to celebrate the band’s 20th anniversary. Fans can catch them live throughout 2026 on major tours with Bring Me The Horizon and Lorna Shore as they continue the cycle for their new single, “Afraid Of The Dark.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Pre-order Cosmic Liar:

ditheist.bandcamp.com/album/cosmic-liar

Track Listing:

1. Cosmic Liar

2. Evil To Live 

3. Kill The Priest

4. Nyarlathotep

5. Apoplectic Delirium

6. Covenant Ov Torture

7. Mouth Of Hell

8. Singularity

Album Credits:

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

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

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

BIO:

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

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

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

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