Late Transmissions Starring Eve Quartermain: The Heart Wants What It Wants (Music Saves) All formats available Released 1st May Buy Here Merseyside’s post-punk legends David Balfe and David Hughes unite under the banner of Late Transmissions and recruit incredible vocal talent of Eve Quartermain for their debut release I guess that people may first be […]
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The outlaw country star David Allan Coe, a storied figure who leaves a vast and tangled legacy, has died. Coe’s wife Kimberly Hastings Coe confirmed his passing to Rolling Stone, though the cause and circumstances of his death have not yet been revealed. Coe was 86, and it’s frankly astonishing that he made it that long.
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– April 30th, 2026 –
“The grasp of her talons brings gloam to the light”
A second piece of STORMKEEP‘s upcoming album The Nocturnes of Iswylm has been revealed. Check out the new song “Imperious Sanguine Eroticism” on all streaming platforms, YouTube and Bandcamp available now!
Founded in Denver, Colorado in 2017, STORMKEEP have become one of the spearheads of contemporary symphonic black metal. From the beginning, the band’s work has been defined by a clear sense of identity: melodic, atmospheric, and rooted in the genre’s classic tradition, while shaped by their own fantasy-driven world and narrative approach.
Their first official release, the “Galdrum” EP, arrived in 2020 and quickly established STORMKEEP as a band with a distinctive vision. One year later, their debut album “Tales Of Othertime” expanded that world further, earning the band strong recognition within the international black metal underground and placing them among the most notable new names in the field.
Now signed to Vesperian, STORMKEEP return with their second full-length album, “The Nocturnes Of Iswylm“. Continuing the story first opened on “Tales Of Othertime“, the record further develops the band’s self-described black metal symphonia: a blend of grandeur, medieval atmosphere, and fantastical storytelling, carried by precise songwriting and a strong sense of place.
Produced by the band together with Michael Zech, known for his work with SECRETS OF THE MOON, DARK FORTRESS, and THE RUINS OF BEVERAST, and mastered by Arthur Rizk, whose credits include BLOOD INCANTATION, POWER TRIP, and WORM, “The Nocturnes Of Iswylm” presents STORMKEEP‘s vision with clarity and depth. The cover artwork was created by Simon Bisley, whose unmistakable visual language adds another striking layer to the world of the album. Additional extensive artwork was created by Valnoir, known for his work with ULVER, PARADISE LOST, AMORPHIS, and more.
Following the late March release of the first single, “Carnal Tapestries Of Nailtorn Flesh“, STORMKEEP have now also released the second single, “Imperious Sanguine Eroticism“. It offers another view into “The Nocturnes Of Iswylm” and underlines the band’s position at the forefront of modern symphonic black metal: traditional in spirit, carefully crafted, and fully committed to the world they have built.
Also, today starts the pre-order for the new album which is available in the following formats/versions:
• Download/streaming
• Standard CD in Jewelcase
• Limited CD Box incl. Digipak, double-sided poster, 4 photo cards and 20-page booklet with additional art
• Tape (300 copies) – only available through mailorder, Bandcamp and the Vesperian webstore
• LP with booklet with extensive artwork in the following vinyl variants:
+ Black
+ Violet (500 copies) – exclusive for Europe
+ Dark-green ripple (700 copies) – exclusive for Europe
+ Green (500 copies) – exclusive for North America
+ Blue marble (700 copies) – exclusive for North America
+ Color-in-color (300 copies) – exclusive for Bandcamp Europe and the Vesperian webstore
+ Galaxy 2 color (300 copies) – exclusive for Bandcamp North America
Click HERE to find all versions and availability.
Watch/Hear the new single “Imperious Sanguine Eroticism” and previously released single “Carnal Tapestries Of Nailtorn Flesh” HERE.
The Nocturnes Of Iswylm Track Listing:
01. The Taste of Immortal Blood
02. The Black Dragons of Iswylm
03. Saccharine Subjugation
04. Imperious Sanguine Eroticism
05. Echoes in the Vasts of Sequestration
06. Carnal Tapestries of Nailtorn Flesh
07. Ballad of a Fallen Star
Stormkeep is:
Otheyn Vermithrax: Vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums
Apokteino: Guitar
Nebula Husk: Bass
Lord Dahthar: Keyboards
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In a Blues Rock Review exclusive premiere, listen to Ghalia Volt’s new single “Burn the House Down,” the title track from her upcoming album due out May 15 via Ruf Records.
The new song captures Ghalia Volt’s fearless blend of blues, rock and roots influences, pairing gritty grooves with a deeply personal lyrical core. Anchored by a swampy rhythm and pulsing energy, “Burn the House Down” offers another glimpse into an artist who continues to push beyond traditional boundaries.
“In this song, I hold onto every photograph, every memory, the lyrics sweat nostalgia while the music pulses like a heartbeat, swampy and greasy tracing my flamenco roots into my very own sound.”
Burn the House Down is Ghalia Volt’s sixth studio album and was recorded in Nashville with producer JD Simo. Across 11 songs, the album explores the full spectrum of her influences, from the John Lee Hooker-inspired swagger of “Lucifer’s Grip” to the juke joint grooves of “Let Yo’ Hair Down,” the Hill Country blues of “Where Do We Go,” and the late-night rock and roll feel of “Mine.”
Tracked live in the studio over two days, the album was recorded with a tight-knit band featuring drummer Chris Powell, bassist Brian Allen, and Simo on guitar. The sessions embraced spontaneity, with amps bleeding into one another and performances captured in the moment.
“Being true is always what resonates with me,” says Ghalia. “Often, bands make music for the fans or to fit into a certain genre. I believe that if you make art for yourself, if it feels right, if you feel good doing it then it will translate. People will appreciate it more because it’s real. It’s you.”
She also praised Simo’s approach behind the board.
“I love to compare JD to a photographer,” she explains. “He captures a moment, an energy, and all those action shots translate into a record. We only did a few takes of each song. It’s raw, it’s real, it’s simple. It’s all about spontaneity and feel.”
With “Burn the House Down,” Ghalia Volt delivers a track that feels both intimate and electrifying, rooted in memory while charging forward with undeniable spirit.
Pre-save Burn the House Down now ahead of its May 15 release.
Photo credit: Doug Hardesty
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