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Belgian doom metallers AKEM MANAH have released a brand new lyric video for “The Sleep of Eve Saldana”, another haunting track taken from their forthcoming full-length album “Threnodies”, due out on April 3 via Black Lion Records. Following previously unveiled singles such as “The End of Earnest Hollow” and “The Burning of John Briggs”, the new track ventures further into AKEM MANAH’s […]

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Danish thrash metal pioneers ARTILLERY return to Mighty Music with the highly-anticipated mini-album “Made in Hell”. The release – available on vinyl (two color variants), CD and digital formats – features brand-new material alongside exclusive recordings, mixed by Benjamin Højer at Medley Studio and with drums tracked by Marco Angioni at Angioni Studio.  “We are very excited […]

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Norwegian progressive metal veterans RAM-ZET have unveiled the second single from their upcoming studio album “Sapien”. Following the release of the first track “Zerocane”, the band now presents “Cranium”, offering another intense glimpse into what listeners can expect from the forthcoming full-length. “Cranium” is now available on all major digital streaming platforms and is accompanied by an official music video. “Sapien” is […]

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This year, 2026, marks a very important milestone for the band: 15 years of music, growth and creative evolution Norwegian cinematic folk band Kalandra release their first-ever live album ‘Live at Lafayette’ today. The record marks 15 years into the band’s career. The album is available on all digital streaming platforms and a limited number of physical copies can […]

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Six-string-wizard Paul Gilbert reveals his latest music video for Keep Your Feet Firm and Even, on the day he releases his brand-new album WROC, on Music Theories Recordings / Artone. You can order and stream the album HERE

WROC is his highly ambitious new conceptual album. WROC, which stands for “Washington’s Rules of Civility,” could very well be the guitar superstar’s most outlandish offering to date. Using George Washington’s Rules of Civility as a conceptual homing beacon, Gilbert has dared himself to think outside the box and use an etiquette guide dating back to the late 1500s as his main source of inspiration.

Keep Your Feet Firm and Even is inspired by Washington’s Rules: 10 and 19: “When you Sit down, Keep your Feet firm and Even, without putting one on the other or Crossing them” and “Let your Countenance be pleasant but in Serious Matters Somewhat grave.”

Talking about the song, Gilbert says; “Decades ago, when I first came across the Washington Rules of Civility on my bookshelf, I read the introduction and thought, “I am a civil person. I bet I can follow all these rules easily!” As I read further, I realized that some of the rules might be more challenging than I had anticipated. As I am typing this now, I am in fact “putting one foot on the other and crossing them while I sit.” (breaking a Washington rule.)”

This follows the previous singles taken from the album; Go Not Thither,  If You Soak Bread In The Sauce, Show Not Yourself Glad (At The Misfortune of Another) and Conscience is the Most Certain Judge.

For Gilbert, there was a palpable excitement in resurrecting these 16th Century guidelines for the hyper advanced social order of today’s world. “I’ve never in my life had such a good time writing songs,” he admits. “I would look through the rules, sing them out loud and see which ones worked. Sometimes I’d have to flip something around or grab another rule for a bridge, but a lot of these songs are word for word.”
 
He goes on to say, “WROC is my first vocal album since 2016. The lyrics were inspired by the etiquette book, “George Washington’s Rules of Civility and Decent Behavior.” I truly enjoyed turning Washington’s Rules of Civility (WROC) into ROCK songs! I hope my vocal and guitar melodies will stir your heart and improve your table manners. Spit Not in the Fire!”

Paul Gilbert knows a thing or two about which rules to follow — and when to break them. In Mr. Big, he was responsible for pioneering pop rock anthems. In Racer X, he pushed the electric guitar to its furthest limits, in a more metallic direction, and as a solo artist, he’s traversed both instrumental and vocal-led sonic landscapes that have crossed over from blues, classical and jazz to straight-up rock.

Other than the lead vocals, the album was recorded live in four days at The Hallowed Halls in Portland with Nick D’Virgilio on drums, Doug Rappoport on guitar and Timmer Blakely on bass. Given how Gilbert has managed to not only exist but thrive in all kinds of musical situations for the best part of four decades, it shouldn’t be surprising how many different styles and sounds are intelligently encased within its 13 breathtaking tracks.

“Maybe I just get bored easily, both rhythmically and harmonically,” he ponders. “With that first song, I took my initial vocal melody and later added some spooky chords, shapes I’d learned from Burt Bacharach songs, as well as Todd Rundgren and The Beatles. It completely changed the emotion and experience, even though the melody was the same. There are AC/DC-style riffs and another that came from The Pusher by Steppenwolf, twisted into 7/8 and other time signatures. The trick was to make it flow. The masters of that are Black Sabbath and Iron Maiden. Sprinkle in some Burt Bacharach and Todd Rundgren and you’ve got WROC.”

Track listing
1. Keep Your Feet Firm and Even
2. Show Not Yourself Glad (At the Misfortune of Another)
3. Maintain a Sweet and Cheerful Countenance
4. Go Not Thither
5. Orderly And Distinctly
6. If You Soak Bread in the Sauce
7. Let Thy Carriage
8. Speak Not Evil of the Absent
9. Turn Not Your Back (To Others)
10. Conscience is the Most Certain Judge
11. Every Action Done in Company
12. Spark of Celestial Fire
13. George Washington Rules

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Video for second single ‘Every Day More Sickened’ out now My Body to the Worms out 13th March via Hammerheart Records Australian death doom outfit Mammon’s Throne recently announced the release of their third full length My Body to the Worms on 13th March, 2026 via Hammerheart Records. Today, the band unveil the third new track for ‘Everyday More Sickened’ with an old-school 90s aesthetic video in the vein […]

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Vampire Valentine dive deep into nocturnal territory with Tears, a brooding modern dark wave cut steeped in gothic atmosphere. From the opening pulse, shadowy synths and cavernous basslines set a cold, immersive tone, while the vocals hover somewhere between detached confession and restrained anguish.

The track explores a shared past neither side dares to confront, and that emotional repression seeps into every reverb-drenched beat. There’s a sleek, contemporary edge to the production, yet it retains the romantic gloom that defines classic darkwave. Tears doesn’t chase the light—it embraces the dark and shapes it into something hypnotic, stylish, and unapologetically its own.

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“‘Vestige’ is rooted in survivor’s guilt, the quiet weight of living on when someone else didn’t. It captures the internal conflict between holding onto memory and wanting relief from the pain that comes with it. At its core, ‘Vestige’ is about the remnants people leave behind or the emotional residue that lingers long after loss, and the lingering presence of someone or something that shaped you, and the difficult process of carrying that memory without letting it consume you. While deeply tied to survivor’s guilt, the song can resonate with anyone who has experienced grief, regret, or the haunting feeling of unfinished closure”. – Under Exile

About Under Exile:

Under Exile is a metalcore band hailing from Shiprock, New Mexico at the heart of the Navajo (Diné) Nation. With unflinching intensity, Under Exile blends modern metalcore aggression with lyrical depth. Their sound is driven by punchy twin-guitar (Ryland Benally and Rumeel Jim), tight rhythm sections (Trevor Martin and Wyatt Billie), and raw, visceral vocals (Franklin Yazzie). Their lyrics often wrestle with themes of existentialism, defying adversity, and shifting toward an internal locus of control. A resonance that feels rooted in both their Navajo upbringing and universal human experience.

After a brief hiatus between 2019 and 2023, Under Exile regrouped with their core members: Benally, Jim, Billie, and Yazzie and in 2023 welcomed bassist Trevor Martin as an official member. That reunion sparked a creative surge: they worked with producer Erik Jensen (of Escape the Fate), and their single “Meira” was born, a nihilistic meditation on human existence and impermanence.

“Meira”,with a new music video which premiered at Metal Sucks.

Under Exile released their self-titled album, Under Exile in September and wrapped up 2025 as a featured artist on SiriusXM Ian Christe’s Bloody Roots Show Playlist  “ROOTS of Native American Metal 2025” for the week of November 29.

In January of 2026 Metal Injection premiered Under Exile’s “Ephemera” – the first single from their forthcoming EP.

“A dark, immersive new single exploring consumerism, digital worship, and identity erosion.” – Metal Injection

Under Exile is a powerful voice in the Native American movement, representing the Navajo Nation with pride and carving out space for Native American perspectives in the heavy music world. They’ve steadily built a reputation that extends far beyond the “rez metal” label often placed on Native bands. Rather than being defined by a single scene or identity, they’ve become known for their dynamic songwriting, technical precision, and emotionally charged performances. These qualities that resonate with metal fans everywhere. Their cultural background informs their perspective, but it doesn’t confine their sound.

UNDER EXILE is:
Ryland Benally – guitar
Rumeel Jim – guitar
Wyatt Billie – drums
Franklin Yazzie – vocals
Trevor Martin – bass

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Finnish power metal pioneers Sonata Arctica have unleashed a brand-new single titled “Freedom Concept.” The track arrives as a powerful statement in the band’s 30th anniversary year, followed by an extensive touring schedule, and delivers the melodic intensity and energy fans have come to expect. “Freedom Concept” captures the signature blend of soaring melodies, driving rhythms and emotional depth that […]

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