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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONFESSIONS OF A TRAITOR UNLEASH “THIS PAIN WILL SERVE” — OUT NOW VIA FACEDOWN RECORDS
London, UK – Confessions Of A Traitor are here, and they’re not holding anything back. Their latest full-length, “This Pain Will Serve,” is out now via Facedown Records, delivering a brutal mix of raw melodic emotion and punishing heaviness that cuts straight to the bone.
Fueled by personal demons, unshakable faith, and resilience, the band turns pain into power, creating music that’s dark, unrelenting, and yet threaded with hope. “This Pain Will Serve” is a testament to struggle and survival—turning suffering into strength and loss into something lasting. This is more than a record; it’s catharsis, a war cry for anyone fighting their own battles.
Fans can stream the album across all platforms now:
https://linktr.ee/confessionsofatraitor
To celebrate the release, Confessions Of A Traitor are hitting the road with a crushing run of live shows, including Modern Era 2026 in London, Dark Reign Festival in Birkenhead, and their full Sacred & Severed Tour across the UK and U.S. Highlights include Atlanta, GA on May 20, West Chicago, IL on May 7, and Akron, OH on May 8.
Shaped by pain. Built to endure. This Pain Will Serve is out now—feel it, live it, and let it hit you where it matters most.
For fans of: Fit For A King, While She Sleeps, The Ghost Inside, Architects
Lineup:
Stephen MacConville – Vocals
Seb Olrog – Guitar
Jacob Brand – Guitar
Jack Darnell – Drums
Genre: Metalcore / Hardcore / Post-Hardcore
Label: Facedown Records
Management : EMG
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According to local reports, William Yates was left with trauma to his legs after an incident.

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Here is a breakdown of the best rock and metal albums of all-time that have been released form each day of April. Continue reading…

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RETURN TO DARKNESS IGNITES PRAISE WITH “ETERNAL” – ACCLAIMED BY METAL TEMPLE (8/10)
Streaming everywhere: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/returntodarkness/eternal
CD/Digital: https://tribunalrecords.bandcamp.com/album/eternal
The flames of thrash metal are roaring, and Return to Darkness is right in the middle of the inferno. Their full-length album “Eternal” is not just making noise, it’s earning serious respect across the underground, landing a crushing 8/10 review from Metal Temple and turning heads among diehard metal fans worldwide.
From the moment opening track “Eternal Chain” hits, Metal Temple describes the experience as immediate and undeniable: “my ears are extra alert… my pleasure meter goes to maximum.” The review praises the band’s ability to craft riffs worthy of the genre’s greats, blending classic influences with a sharp, modern execution that feels both familiar and fresh.
The momentum doesn’t let up. Tracks like “Pain” and “I Remember” showcase a band firing on all cylinders, delivering structured, well-thought-out thrash that balances aggression with melody and precision. Metal Temple highlights the band’s ability to channel the spirit of the classics without falling into imitation, calling the album “bloody good stuff” and emphasizing that Return to Darkness stands on its own identity.
Hailing from Rockland County, New York, the band’s story is just as powerful as the music. Originally formed in 1990 as Out of Darkness , the members stepped away after years of frustration, only to return decades later with unfinished business. Re-emerging in 2022 as Return to Darkness , they brought with them experience, hunger, and a renewed sense of purpose that defines every second of “Eternal.”
The album’s growing impact has not gone unnoticed. Following its independent release, Tribunal Records and Divebomb Records joined forces to bring “Eternal” to a global audience, ensuring this long-awaited thrash assault gets the attention it deserves.
Produced and engineered by guitarist Jon “J Rod” Ciorciari and mastered by Jamie King, “Eternal” is a testament to perseverance, passion, and the timeless power of heavy music done right.
If you’re a fan of razor-sharp riffs, commanding vocals, and thrash that actually means something, “Eternal” isn’t just worth your time, it’s required listening.
Return to Darkness proves one thing loud and clear: real thrash doesn’t fade away… it comes back stronger.
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Check out the full review here: https://metal-temple.com/review/return-to-darkness-eternal/

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Eternal by RETURN TO DARKNESS

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GosT announce the passing of bandleader James Lollar

Sparta are back. The post-hardcore crew’s last LP was 2022’s self-titled, and today they’re announcing its followup titled Cut A Silhouette. The lead single “Crater” is a ripper, and it was co-written with My Chemical Romance’s Frank Iero. “This is a love record,” frontman Jim Ward says. “I want it to leave an impression, and…

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Yeah baby, we’re blogging about Afroman again! Last month, the former one-hit wonder went mega-viral when he gave a ridiculously entertaining testimony in his legal battle with the Ohio cops who raided his house in 2022. After those officers damaged his property and found no evidence of criminal activities, Afroman targeted the individual cops in a series of witheringly specific and bizarrely listenable diss tracks. (Around here, we’re particularly fond of “Randy Walters Is A Son Of A Bitch.”) Those cops tried to sue Afroman, and Afroman won the case. Now, he’s on a grand victory tour, enjoying the most publicity that he’s had since the “Because I Got High” days.

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This is one I’ve been waiting a long time for – and the wait is over in about seven weeks from date of posting. The rolling series of Jethro Tull big box book set thingies continues with the much underrated 1984 album of Under Wraps. The release date is scheduled for 15 May 2026. This […]

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