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Album Review | BLACK SPIKES – “Ydos”
General Information
Personnel:
Agni – Vocals
Yaga – Guitar, Electronic elements
Mazvis – Guitar
Sime – Bass guitar
Titas – DrumsRelease Date: August 28, 2026
Record Label: Napalm RecordsSetting the Scene
Lithuanian metal band Black Spikes return with Ydos, their second full-length album. Following their 2020 debut, the band takes a darker and more conceptual direction on this release, exploring different sides of human vice, with each track dedicated to one.
First Impression
It is clear from the very first listen to Ydos that Black Spikes do not care about carrying a certain label or fitting into a certain category, or anything of the sort. All they care about is stunning their audience with exciting music, rich with twists and turns. From a cinematic intro to music that alternates between earth-shattering heaviness and emotion-evoking calm, Black Spikes offer an album that will surely leave a mark on its listeners.
Similar Sounds
If you’re into any of these artists, this album should be on your radar.
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Track on Repeat
“DULKĖS” stands out as one of my favorite tracks and makes for a perfect ending to the album. Just like the cinematic opening sets the mood for what follows, “DULKĖS” has a strong outro feel, bringing together the band’s heavy side and darker, calmer moments at their best.
In-depth Notes
Musical Shape 🎸
Despite having the same formula of calm atmospheric sections versus extreme, heavy sections throughout the album, each song on Ydos still has its own musical identity. This uniqueness is a direct result of the richness of the album in terms of the stylistic elements used. The band uses their multi-colored musical canvas to paint different shades of emotion and different shades of aggression through versatile, razor-sharp guitars and a relentless rhythmic pulse from the drums.
Vocal Performance 🎤
I do not understand a single word of Lithuanian, and yet Agni managed somehow to make lyrics that are almost entirely Lithuanian feel relatable to me. In both poles of the music, the vocals were flowing, either with emotion or with aggression or a mix between the two. Besides the performance and feelings put into it, Agni’s voice is pretty unique and effortlessly shifts between striking, clear melodies and fierce growls.Themes and Concepts 💭
Many artists have great ideas for concept albums, but not many portray them in a way that engages listeners as well as Black Spikes do on Ydos. The two-minute intro sets the scene perfectly, preparing the listener for what the band has to tell through their music. The theme itself is striking and deep, and it is presented in a way that reflects that depth through exceptional music and great production.
Final Verdict
An album about human vices, but the biggest vice would be skipping it. Ydos is well-made and beautifully presented, capturing the mind and enriching the listener with music that moves between calm and heavy, while drawing from a wide range of influences.
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Perfect For…
Night walks – great background music for the creatures of the night
Sitting in Nature – great themes to sit with in nature
Thinking in bed – Provides companionship after a long day
Long drives – but keep eyes on the roadGet the Album
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Our Common Collapse’s “Ritual” Visualizer Arrives
The band announced their signing with Periphery’s 3DOT Recordings this summer.
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AMON AMARTH Drop New Track ‘Eight Legs Of Thunder’
AMON AMARTH return with Eight Legs of Thunder, a steamrolling new anthem inspired by Sleipnir, the legendary eight-legged steed of Oden. Driven by a galloping main riff and a powerful, sing-along chorus, the track charges headlong through Norse mythology while its accompanying video transports the tale into an unexpected new world: a gritty, modern American […] -
BANKS ARCADE Unleash New Single ‘YUCK!’ Ahead Of National Support With FROM ASHES TO NEW
New Zealand’s genre-defying heavy innovators Banks Arcade unleash their explosive new single YUCK!, the final taste of their highly anticipated sophomore album SECOND PLACE SUPERSTAR, arriving worldwide on September 25, 2026. Unhinged, infectious and impossible to ignore, YUCK! captures Banks Arcade at their most volatile. Built around crushing stomp riffs, electronic grit and rapid-fire vocal […] -
Our Common Collapse release new single ‘Ritual’
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Flow Tribe Brought their Funky Fresh Rockin Soul to Buffalo Iron Works on August 25th!!
Flow Tribe from New Orleans, put on a phenomenal show, and the crowd loved their FUNKY FRESH SOULFUL rhythm, getting the crowd moving from the very first notes!!Part of The Big Easy’s 20th Anniversary Concert Season in Buffalo, Flow Tribe performed at Buffalo Iron Works on August 25th – Their performance featured K.C. O’ Rorke on lead vocals and trumpet, Kyle Chervanik on bass, Scott Sibley on drums, Jeremy Phipps on Trombone and Eli Wittman on guitar!Band lineup left to right –Eli Wittman on Guitar, K.C. O ‘Rorke on Lead Vocals and Trumpet,Jeremy Phipps on Trombone, Kyle Chervanik on Bass and Scott Sibley in the back on Drums!!We ( Joe Tell and I) were lucky enough to meet the band and stay for their whole New Orleans experience! This band put on a show that made it impossible to sit still…I found myself dancing throughout the whole show. The band themselves are personable and truly nice guys! It was refreshing to meet a band that is willing to come out and meet the audience and their fans! I was happy to meet them all, as I interviewed K.C O’ Rorke before their Buffalo appearance, and he was even friendlier and more down-to-earth than he was in the interview on August 11th that he graciously did with me, talking about this show and their recent release, Unleashed – Live at French Quarter Fest 2026, via FaceTime. (Thank you again, K.C!!)They kept the party going the whole show; at one point, Kyle, their Bass player, popped a string and never even flinched! He did not miss a single beat and kept on playing as if nothing was wrong at all! True professional right there, and we took note! Eventually he was able to remedy the situation, but that string hanging off as it was probably would have stopped an amateur musician in their tracks!This band is so much fun to watch and makes you feel like you are at a private party put on just for you and all of your friends! My favorite songs of the night were ” Ooh La La, Walk Like an Animal, Keep Pushing and FREAK!!”This band puts on a show that basically works on you like an ANTI- DEPRESSANT!! They are truly just what the Dr ordered, and my mood was improved for the past 48 hours due to the happy vibes they gave out during their show. I, for one, wish that I could go see them again this weekend!Until next time, Flow Tribe!We will be waiting for you to come back to Buffalo to give us another dose of your music that serves as medicine for the soul!!Thank you for a wonderful performance and for sharing your talents and passion for music with us all here in Buffalo!Sincerely,Maria and Joe Tell
Band lineup left to right –Eli Wittman on Guitar, K.C. O ‘Rorke on Lead Vocals and Trumpet,Jeremy Phipps on Trombone, Kyle Chervanik on Bass and Scott Sibley in the back on Drums!!Great time with Flow Tribe last night at Buffalo Iron Works!!!K.C. O’Rorke ( Lead Vocals & Trumpet)Kyle (Bass) with Maria from Joe Tells Music Blog & Media
Kyle Chervanik- Bass
Eli Wittman ( Guitar)K.C. ( Lead Vocals & Trumpet) and Eli ( Guitar)Jeremy Phipps ( Trombone)K.C ( Lead Vocals & Trumpet ) Scott Sibley ( Drums) and Eli Wittman ( Guitar)Relaxing after their show!
with Maria of Joe Tells Music Blog & MediaThank you very much to our sponsor !!If you have not been to Buffalo Iron Works for a show lately or ever..?
You need to get there- it is a great venue and the sound is impeccable, seats available if needed, and just overall a great place to catch live shows! Located at 49 Illinois Street in the Historic Cobblestone District of downtown Buffalo, New York, right next door to the KeyBank Center.
Housed in a converted early-1900s industrial factory building, the venue preserves its historic architectural features—such as exposed wooden beams, an old brass elevator, and original flooring—while functioning as a modern entertainment space.
It operates as a concert hall with a full bar and a kitchen serving pub-style food like wings and fried concessions.
See you there soon! Tell them you read about them on Joe Tell’s Music Blog!Photo by Joe TellThank you again Flow Tribe!! we will be following you and loved your show, the energy you gave out was much appreciated by all who were lucky enough to be at Buffalo Iron Works on August 25th, 2026!
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Hollow Pact’s “Witchking” Music Video Debuts
The group signed with Sumerian Records this summer.
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OCEAN SLEEPER Release New Album PEACE WHEN I’M DEAD Ahead Of National Tour
Regional Victorian metalcore powerhouse Ocean Sleeper today officially release their long-awaited sophomore studio album, Peace When I’m Dead, out globally via BMG Australia and Rise Records. Arriving on the heels of a massive wave of global momentum – sparked by explosive singles Break The Cycle, Peace When I’m Dead, My Forever Drug and focus single […] -
Video Premiere: Castle – “3 Knocks”
“3 Knocks” is the fourth and final single from Carrie Chains, the new album from heavy-doom trio Castle, out September 4 through Hammerheart Records. And while Castle have never exactly been shy about their influences, this one makes a strong case that there’s still plenty of mileage left in the old-school heavy-metal riff.
Guitarist Mat Davis calls it a “classic throwback Castle song,” built from equal parts Black Sabbath and Mercyful Fate.
That feels about right: big, serpentine guitar lines, a driving rhythm and just enough menace to make the whole thing feel like it could go off the rails at any moment. Liz Blackwell’s blazing vocals give the song that unmistakably Castle combination of grit, melody and gothic weirdness that never ceases to be fucking rad.
As Davis puts it, “3 Knocks” is “like the doomed heartbeat of the new record.” He also has some simple advice for listening to it: “It screams to be cranked, so what are you waiting for?!”
The “3 Knocks” video was filmed in Toronto while Castle were on tour in Canada earlier this year, with longtime friend and director Jaan Silmberg behind the camera. Silmberg’s credits include Super Duper Alice Cooper and Death By Metal, as well as the upcoming Voivod documentary, and he previously worked with Castle on the video for “Carry Chains.”
And Castle aren’t planning on sitting around waiting for Carrie Chains to sink in.
The band have announced a return to Japan, their first there since 2016, including a two-night headline appearance at Tokyo Doom Fest, where they’ll play two unique sets. They’ve also got a substantial US run lined up for September and October 2026, with additional European dates already on the calendar.
Watch Castle’s “3 Knocks” below.
Carrie Chains arrives September 4 via Hammerheart Records and will be available on limited-edition and band-exclusive vinyl, regular digipak and digital formats, as well as a special 2-CD longbox edition featuring Castle’s covers album Double Vision.
Order Carrie Chains directly from Castle
Order Carrie Chains from Hammerheart Records
Castle US tour:
9/3 Detroit, MI – Smalls
9/4 Cleveland, OH – Maple Grove Tavern
9/5 Montague, MA – RPM Fest
9/6 Brooklyn, NY – Woodshop
9/7 York, PA – Collusion Tap Works
9/9 Washington D.C. – Pie Shop
9/10 Pittsburgh, PA – Poetry Lounge
9/11 Indianapolis IN – Black Circle
9/12 Nashville, TN – Cobra Lounge
9/14 Dallas, TX – Dusty’s
9/15 Austin, TX – Valhalla
9/16 Tulsa, OK – Whittier Bar
9/17 Des Moines, IA – Locals Bar
9/18 Chicago, IL – Reggies
9/19 Madison, WI – Blades Of Steel Fest
10/23 Seattle, WA – El Corazon
10/24 Portland, OR – High Water Mark
10/25 San Francisco, CA – Bottom Of The Hill
10/26 Palmdale, CA – Transplants Brewery
10/27 Las Vegas, NV – The Griffin
10/28 Phoenix, AZ – Last Exit
10/29 Los Angeles, CA – Knucklehead
10/30 San Diego, CA – Tower BarCastle Japan Tour:
12/05-06 Tokyo (JP) – Tokyo Doom Fest
12/7 Tokyo (JP) – Moonstep
12/8 Kyoto (JP) – Socrates
12/9 Kobe (JP) – Makeshift
12/10 Osaka (JP) – Hokage
12/11 Yokohama (JP) – El Puente
12/12 Tokyo (JP) – Wall
12/13 Nagoya (JP) – Huck FinnCastle upcoming:
03/07 Fontaine-l’Eveque (BE) MCP Apache
03/13 Písek (CZ) – Heavy Metal Thunder Fest
03/22 Kassel (DE) – Goldgrube
03/25 Hamburg (DE) – Bambi GaloreAdvance tickets and more information at HeavyCastle.com
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