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She’d had no plans for a life in music, but wound up working with some of the biggest names of the 60s folk resurgence

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Thomas explained that Horn just needed a reset in his life. He also had only great things to say about Horn as a drummer.

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To mark the announcement, the duo have unveiled the album’s first single, “Dancing Horse,” alongside an official video.

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More than five years after he died, John Prine‘s works still attract a lot of listeners’ attention, his works commanding respect and admiration, and there’s no better illustration of this point than the release of not one but two of … Continue reading →

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As they gear up for the release of their forthcoming album Through the Hourglass, Witch Ripper announced a U.S. tour that’s going to kick off pretty soon.

Set to kick off on May 1 in Vancouver, BC, Canada and coming to a close on June 14 in Seattle, the tour will see Witch Ripper make stops all throughout the Western U.S. This all will take place after the band celebrates the release of their new album with a special release show on April 3 in Seattle.

Speaking of the upcoming tour, vocalist Curtis Parker explains what fans can expect.

“How to sum up Witch Ripper on tour? Big energy, big riffs, and four guys who could not be happier playing music. We can hardly wait to hit the road this spring! Nothing feels better than a long string of shows while the band is firing on all cylinders. Come hang out and see this traveling nerd circus in all its glory. We promise all the cosmic time traveling songs you can handle! Hugs free of charge!”

Through The Hourglass will be released on April 10 via Magnetic Eye Records, but you can preorder your copy today. As for their upcoming tour, you can check out the full list of dates below.

WITCH RIPPER “Through the Hourglass” US TOUR 2026
03 APR 2026 Seattle, WA (US) The Sunset Tavern 
01 MAY 2026 Vancouver, BC (CA) The Cobalt 
22 MAY 2026 Bellingham, WA (US) The Shakedown 
30 MAY 2026 Missoula, MT (US) M-80 Chicken 
31 MAY 2026 Boise, ID (US) The Olympic 
01 JUN 2026 Salt Lake City, UT (US) Aces High Saloon 
02 JUN 2026 Denver, CO (US) The Crypt 
03 JUN 2026 Santa Fe, NM (US) Desert Dogs 
04 JUN 2026 Phoenix, AZ (US) The Blooze Bar 
05 JUN 2026 San Diego, CA (US) McGuffies 
06 JUN 2026 Los Angeles, CA (US) The Escondite 
08 JUN 2026 San Francisco, CA (US) Bottom of the Hill 
09 JUN 2026 Chico, CA (US) Naked Lounge 
10 JUN 2026 Reno, NV (US) Pizzava 
11 JUN 2026 Eureka, CA (US) The Siren’s Song Tavern 
12 JUN 2026 Roseburg, OR (US) The Rosebud Theater 
13 JUN 2026 Portland, OR (US) Twilight Cafe and Bar 
14 JUN 2026 Seattle, WA (US) Hidden Hall 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Sugar Virus’ Kill the Messenger Out Now – 4-Star Review From Rue Morgue Magazine
Central Georgia – Horror punk doom metal legends SUGAR VIRUS have officially unleashed their third full-length album, Kill the Messenger , now available via Spooky Heaven Records . The album has already earned critical praise, receiving a 4-star review from Rue Morgue Magazine , which lauded the band’s “doom-laden, Danzig-lite, rocky punk” and highlighted standout tracks like “Rise of Dracula,” “Sugar Virus,” and “Old School Shock.”
“ This is pure horror metal that fuels its eerie and thematically haunting tracks with just enough melody ,” writes AVL from Rue Morgue, capturing the band’s signature blend of southern-fried doom, horror punk theatrics, and melodic menace.
Frontman Jason Virus delivers his iconic low, ghoul-like vocals while the band’s riffs channel influences from Danzig, Black Sabbath, and early ’90s alt-metal. With over three decades in the scene, SUGAR VIRUS continues to evolve their dark, cinematic sound with each release.
The current lineup:
Jason Virus – Vocals
Spenser Lewis – Guitar
The Timmy Vancura – Guitar
Joshua Jackson – Bass
Tyler Mathis – Drums
Kill the Messenger is a 100% DIY creation, written, produced, engineered, mixed, and mastered by Jason Virus, marking the band’s heaviest and most atmospheric chapter yet. Fans can also catch their latest video, “His Name is Father,” showcasing the album’s eerie, southern-infused horror metal.
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Label: Spooky Heaven Records
Release Date: Out Now
Album: Kill the Messenger
Genre: Horror Punk Doom Metal
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Vince Clarke was the founding Depeche Mode member who wrote most of the songs on that group’s debut album and then left immediately, then going on to release the great synthpop duos Yaz and Erasure. Neil Arthur is another veteran of great UK synthpop duos; he’s the singer for reunited ’80s veterans Blancmange. Benjamin Edwards,…

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Panopticon has never lacked for scope, but “The White Cedars” feels especially evocative; a piece that races across mist-shrouded melancholy and rises to spiritual suspension.

Drawn from the forthcoming Det hjemsøkte hjertet, the track unfolds across eight minutes of sweeping black metal and carefully layered atmosphere. Charlie Anderson’s string arrangements weave melodic counterpoint around Austin Lunn’s intense gravity—unresolved, searching—before careening into guest vocalist Jan Even Åsli (Vemod), his voice arriving to carry us skyward: a final, luminous coda that reframes everything that came before.

There’s a sense of inevitability to the way the song moves—not toward resolution, but toward realization. That tension carries through the single as a whole, which also features a reimagined version of “Stream Keeper,” originally written as part of Lunn’s beloved earlier project Seidr alongside W. Crow (Wheels Within Wheels). Composed in 2007 in the aftermath of one of Lunn’s parents’ passing, the song has long held a special place in his body of work.

Revisited years later, “Stream Keeper” is reshaped through Panopticon’s current lens, evolving into a hypnotic blend of blackened atmosphere and brooding post-metal. It retains the emotional gravity of its original form while aligning seamlessly with the sonic and thematic landscape of Det hjemsøkte hjertet, making this single feel less like a preview and more like a continuation—another piece of a much larger, deeply personal arc.

Below, Austin Lunn reflects on the role “The White Cedars” plays within that narrative:

“The White Cedars” is the moment in the album’s narrative when the solitary protagonist confronts the consequences of his chosen life. He reflects on his decision to withdraw from others, avoiding the risks and vulnerabilities that come with emotional bonds — the very risks his parents and grandparents once embraced, which allowed him to exist in the first place. Reaching the end of his life without meaningful connections, he recognises the cost of that path. The song becomes a lament for what might have been, and a meditation on the chances we never take.”

Listen to “The White Cedars” below:

The post Track Premiere: Panopticon – “White Cedars” appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hegeroth Premiere Sixth Album “Soaked In Rot” – Black Metal Unchained
Polish black metal veterans Hegeroth have officially unleashed their sixth full-length album, Soaked In Rot , now available  worldwide via their official landing page: https://hegeroth.pl/soakedinrot. Following the momentum of their third single, The Nails , the album delivers nine tracks of relentless black metal, showcasing the band’s signature aggression, boundary-pushing creativity, and unflinching vision.
Recorded and mixed at HH Soundlab Studios and mastered by Bene , Soaked In Rot continues Hegeroth’s tradition of full artistic control—from the first riff to the final physical copy. Album artwork, created by Maciej Kamuda (Blut Aus Nord, Nunslaughter, Master, Deceased), complements the music’s dark, intricate themes, reinforcing Hegeroth’s reputation for black metal done entirely on their own terms.
Fans can stream or download Soaked In Rot in multiple formats including CD (jewel case), digital download, and streaming platforms. With its inventive compositions, fierce energy, and cross-genre influences, the album is perfect for listeners who appreciate the intensity of Emperor , Satyricon , and Edge of Sanity .
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