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Leeds (UK) – Following 2024’s critically acclaimed LP Phantazein, COGNIZANCE return with In Light, No Shape on May 1st, via Willowtip Records!

The official video for the album’s first single, “Witness Marks,” is available at:

youtu.be/LOhAHuT2zE8

The song is also available on the usual streaming platforms, including Bandcamp, Spotify, and Apple Music.

Four LPs deep and a slew of EPs behind them, COGNIZANCE show no signs of restraining the pace of unrelenting inventive riffs and razor-sharp grooves. In Light, No Shape is a masterful Progressive Death Metal opus, rich in texture and atmospheric detail, delivering everything long-time listeners crave while channeling the mid-90s technical extremity of Death, Extol, and Meshuggah. This time, the band deliberately fractures the conventions of modern extreme production, opting instead for a more organic and visceral mix that sharpens the defining traits of their work. 

In Light, No Shape marks the first lineup shift in a decade, as the band sharpen from a quintet to a quartet with founding guitarist Alex Baillie stepping forward as vocalist while retaining guitar duties, following the 2023 departure of founding vocalist Henry “Big Mac” Pryce.

Line-up:

Alex Baillie – Guitar/Vocals
Apostolis Karydis – Guitar
Chris Binns – Bass
David Diepold – Drums

“This record is a defining milestone for us. Taking on vocals has pushed us to re-engineer how we experiment with the blend of elements in our sound, unlocking new creative pathways to compliment the core identity of the band. What you will hear are four dudes all adding their flavours to the melting pot to create a body of work that felt completely natural to us.”

– Alex Baillie (Vocals/Guitar)

Pre-order:

https://bit.ly/inlightnoshape-willowtip

cognizance.bandcamp.com/album/in-light-no-shape

Track Listing:

1. Transient Fixations

2. Inflection Chants

3. A Game of Proliferation

4. Chasm

5. Vertical Illusion

6. A Reconfiguration

7. Witness Marks

8. Subterranean Incantation

9. Induced Contortions

10. The Zone

Credits:

Mix and Master by Ronnie Björnström (AEON, BLOOD RED THRONE).
Artwork by Jef Whitehead (NAILS, LEVIATHAN).
Produced by Alex Baillie and Apostolis Karydis.
Photography by Nadine Geuter.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INHERENTLY LOST STRIKES WITH “CORPSE LYING BESIDE YOU” — A SHOCKING VISUAL AND SONIC ASSAULT ON THE HUMAN CONDITION
Streaming everywhere: https://inherentlylost.bandcamp.com/track/corpse-lying-beside-you
New Single Out Now via Entwined Recordings — Full-Length Album Coming Fall 2026
Youngstown, OH, USA – Industrial-infused progressive black metal provocateurs Inherently Lost return with their latest single, “Corpse Lying Beside You,” released February 27, 2026, via Entwined Recordings. The track and its accompanying visuals plunge listeners into a chilling exploration of humanity’s darker impulses, cementing the band’s reputation as fearless sonic storytellers.
Blending the mechanical pulse of industrial, the sprawling complexity of progressive metal, and the raw intensity of melodic black metal, “Corpse Lying Beside You” is a relentless, haunting journey. Frontman Mark Moats and Noreen “Ice Queen” Javersak deliver dual vocals that cut like a blade through the song’s crushing riffs and eerie synth textures, illustrating a world teetering on moral and emotional collapse.


“We wanted to confront the darker corners of human nature head-on,” says Moats, who also recorded and produced the track under the Entwined Recordings banner.


The accompanying video amplifies the track’s grim narrative, presenting a cinematic vision of decay and desperation. Fans of Lacuna Coil, Jinjer, and Moonspell will recognize the band’s signature blend of atmosphere, aggression, and theatrical storytelling.
Since the release of their critically acclaimed debut EP Our Last Midnight in 2020, Inherently Lost has built a dedicated international following, earning coverage in Legacy Magazine (Germany), Metal Hammer Portugal , and Zero Tolerance (UK), along with radio support from Cleveland’s 100.7 WMMS The Buzzard. Previous singles like “Unraveling Sanity,” “Intoxication of Pain,” and their cover of Mötley Crüe’s “Red Hot” have further solidified the band’s presence in the underground metal scene.
“Corpse Lying Beside You” offers a harrowing glimpse of what fans can expect from Inherently Lost’s forthcoming full-length album, slated for Fall 2026 — an immersive descent into the shadows of human existence.
Lineup:
Mark Moats – Vocals / Synth / Keyboards
Noreen “Ice Queen” Javersak – Vocals
Joe Matijasic – Guitars
Andrew Salzano – Bass
Mikey Woolard – Drums
Label: Entwined Recordings
Production: Recorded and Produced by Mark Moats
Location: Youngstown, Ohio, USA
For press inquiries, interviews, and promo requests, contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com
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Follow the band at these links:
https://allmylinks.com/inherentlylost
https://www.facebook.com/inherentlylost
https://www.instagram.com/inherentlylost


Contact: Mark Moats entwined_recordings@live.com

This trek already included their first North American dates in nearly three years. Continue reading…

If there’s one thing you don’t get in the way of here in the States, it’s American football. It’s so important that even the great Iron Maiden‘s had to change a show’s date to accommodate some college football.

Thanks to a rule that bans simultaneous events from taking place at Exposition Park in Los Angeles, the Iron Maiden show at BMO Stadium planned for Saturday, September 26 will now take place a day later on Sunday, September 27. Not much of a big change if you ask me, but if you could only get that Saturday off with a babysitter or something to that effect, you’re kinda boned.

The move was necessary because the USC Trojans are scheduled to take on the Oregon Ducks at Memorial Coliseum, which is pretty close in proximity to BMO Stadium. Concert promoter Live Nation explained what happened:

“This is an unprecedented circumstance and is unfortunately entirely outside of either our or the band’s control. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this change may cause and appreciate your understanding as we comply with venue and city regulations.”

Iron Maiden manager Ron Smallwood added that the band was caught off guard when the change had o be made but were willing to do it to make sure the show went on.

“We were completely shocked when we were told about this unique situation affecting our sold-out L.A. show on Saturday night. We have worked with the team at Live Nation, and rather than cancelling this second show, we were thankfully able to move the show to the following night, Sunday, September 27.

“We are naturally mortified at the issues and inconvenience raised for our fans who hold tickets, but there is sadly nothing we can do other than move the show a day later.”

The Friday show at BMO Stadium is unaffected by this change. All tickets for the original Saturday show will be honored at the rescheduled Sunday show. so hold onto those so you can still catch Maiden.

If you’d like to see Iron Maiden live sometime soon, you can do so as they tour with Megadeth or Megadeth and Anthrax. You can find the list of tour dates below and get your tickets today.

Iron Maiden live dates

8/29 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena (w/ Megadeth)
8/30 Toronto, ON Scotiabank Arena (w/ Megadeth)
9/3 Montréal, QC Parc Jean-Drapeau (w/ Megadeth & Anthrax)
9/5 Harrison, NJ Sports Illustrated Stadium (w/ Megadeth & Anthrax)
9/9 Boston, MA TD Garden (w/ Megadeth)
9/11 Bristow, VA Jiffy Lube Live (w/ Megadeth)
9/12 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion (w/ Megadeth)
9/15 Hershey, PA Hersheypark Stadium (w/ Megadeth)
9/17 Louisville, KY Louder Than Life Festival
9/19 Shakopee, MN Mystic Lake Amphitheater (w/ Megadeth)
9/22 Chicago, IL Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre (w/ Megadeth)
9/25 Los Angeles, CA BMO Stadium (w/ Megadeth & Anthrax)
9/27 Los Angeles, CA BMO Stadium (w/ Megadeth & Anthrax)
9/29 San Antonio, TX Alamodome (w/ Megadeth & Anthrax)
10/2 Mexico City, MX Estadio GNP Seguros

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Fell Harvest Unleashes “Way of the Scythe” EP – March 6, 2026
Cheyenne, WY – Melodic doom metal trio Fell Harvest returns with their latest release, Way of the Scythe , a five-track EP that melds blackened death metal ferocity with crushing doom atmospheres, arriving March 6, 2026 via DI Records .
Blending the sorrowful melodies of My Dying Bride with the intensity of Dissection and Opeth , the EP features a mix of newly written material alongside compositions from earlier creative periods, now fully realized with the current lineup: Joseph Fell (bass/vocals), Liam Duncan (lead guitar), and Mike Smith (drums). Across the release, Fell Harvest examines personal transformation, mortality, and the cycles of destruction and rebirth.
The title track, Way of the Scythe , delivers intricate guitar work and melodic intensity while exploring the sacrifices needed to evolve. Tracks like Until the Starlight Dies and We Who Walk on Shadowed Paths shift between somber doom passages and sharp melodic death metal elements, creating a dynamic and immersive experience. The EP closes with a haunting rendition of the Judas Priest classic A Touch of Evil , a longtime live-show finale, reimagined with melancholic textures and crushing riffs.
Produced and engineered by Alex Carillo and mastered by Jason Livermore of The Blasting Room , Way of the Scythe captures Fell Harvest at their most atmospheric and aggressive, delivering a dark and cinematic journey through shadow and sound. The cover art features Thanatos II (1899) by Jacek Malczewski , with layout by Emylie Muth .
For more information, promo requests, or to stream the EP: zach@metaldevastationradio.com
Download and stream: https://direcords.bandcamp.com/album/way-of-the-scythe

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https://www.instagram.com/fellharvestband
https://www.youtube.com/@fellharvestofficial
https://direcords.bandcamp.com/album/way-of-the-scythe
https://www.fellharvest.com/
Contact: Fell Harvest – fellharvestband@gmail.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Despair Collective Unleash “Retribution” – Out March 6th
March 6, 2026 – The wait is over. The Despair Collective are gearing up to release Retribution , their most aggressive and cinematic single yet, via DI Records .
Blending symphonic metal atmospheres with industrial textures and thrash-inspired guitar work, Retribution showcases the band’s signature dark, emotional intensity. Guitarist Mike Longo leads the charge with crushing riffs and dynamic compositions, while session vocalist Carolina Pedron delivers commanding, haunting performances that elevate the track to a new level.
Produced by Mike Longo and Dana Fogle , with engineering, mixing, and mastering by Yoad Nevo , Retribution explores the consuming nature of revenge, delivering a dark, electrifying experience designed to resonate with fans of Evanescence , Nightwish , and Lacuna Coil .
Listen now and experience the power: https://ffm.to/retributiontdc
For press inquiries or interviews: zach@metaldevastationradio.com
Full band bio and assets: https://thedespaircollective.com
Label: DI Records
Produced by: Mike Longo, Dana Fogle
Engineered / Mixed / Mastered by: Yoad Nevo

Connect: 
https://thedespaircollective.com/
https://www.facebook.com/thedespaircollective
https://www.instagram.com/thedespaircollective
https://www.youtube.com/@TheDespairCollective
https://direcords.bandcamp.com/album/retribution
https://ffm.to/retributiontdc
https://direcords.bandcamp.com/album/retribution
https://ffm.to/retributiontdc
Contact:
Dana Fogle – fogledj@yahoo.com
Mike Longo – mlongo@rochester.rr.com

After hanging up the Crystal Viper spurs last autumn, the ever-busy Marta Gabriel hasn’t stayed quiet for long. She’s just unveiled her brand new project, Leatherwitch, and they’ve hit the ground running with their debut single and video, “Beast Inside”. If you were worried Marta might be heading off in a jazz-fusion direction, you can … Continue reading Marta Gabriel returns with new video from speed metal outfit Leatherwitch

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Hegeroth Unleash Third Single “The Nails” Ahead of Sixth Album Soaked In Rot
Polish black metal force Hegeroth strike again with their third single, The Nails , taken from the band’s upcoming sixth album Soaked In Rot , set for release on March 25, 2026. The single premieres on March 11, 2026, at 8:00 AM CST (3:00 PM in Poland) .
If counting above 30 terrifies you—or if you’ve never heard of Triclavianism—brace yourself. The Nails delivers Hegeroth’s signature black metal aggression, infused with energy, diversity, and cross-genre influences.
Watch the lyric video here:

Stream or pre-save the single here: https://hegeroth.pl/the_nails
Soaked In Rot features nine tracks recorded and mixed at HH Soundlab Studios, with mastering by Bene. Once again, the album’s striking artwork comes courtesy of Maciej Kamuda (Blut Aus Nord, Nunslaughter, Master, Deceased). Fully self-released, Hegeroth manage the album from the first riff to the final physical copy, keeping production, publishing, and distribution entirely in their own hands.
Available on CD (jewel case), digital download, and streaming platforms , Soaked In Rot cements Hegeroth’s reputation for black metal done their way—relentless, inventive, and unapologetic.
For fans of Emperor, Satyricon, and Edge of Sanity , this is black metal with venom, vision, and total control.

Connect with the band:
https://hegeroth.bandcamp.com/
http://www.facebook.com/Hegeroth
https://www.instagram.com/Hegeroth_Official/
Contact: hegeroth@gmail.com