It’s also available via Decibel’s flexi disc series.
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It’s also available via Decibel’s flexi disc series.
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A distant, siren-like sound opens “Aperture,” the single from Suat Soyyiğit’s album “A Structure for Falling Light.” Airy and intense, it seems to call from somewhere beyond the horizon. The entrance of the guitars brings a darker presence, turning that initial sense of wonder into something more ominous.

The distorted guitars have a muffled, brooding character. They linger behind the melody like wolves watching from the edge of a forest. Their weight comes from that restraint: you can feel their presence even when they leave room for the brighter notes above.
Those exposed melodic phrases suggest the rounded attack of nylon strings passing through effects. There is something ancestral in their phrasing, a connection to musical traditions that seem to reach across centuries. Against the darker guitar textures, they give the composition a strange, compelling tension.
I pictured vast desert landscapes while listening, with empty horizons and the uneasy stillness of a world surviving its own collapse. There is a touch of Mad Max in this atmosphere. The music evokes the beauty of those open spaces and the danger that might emerge from them.
Soyyiğit gives that imagery room to develop. The arrangement leaves enough space around the melody for individual notes to hang in the air. The heavier textures gather beneath them, creating pressure without obscuring their character. This balance makes the track feel expansive even during its most forceful passages.
The dynamic and harmonic development keeps “Aperture” engaging from beginning to end. Atmospheric sections open the landscape; harder passages bring the ground closer. Each rise in intensity carries emotional weight because the quieter moments have allowed anticipation to build.
That movement between contemplation and power forms the heart of this instrumental. The melodies maintain a sense of direction through the changing textures, giving the piece continuity as its mood shifts. Soyyiğit understands how to sustain tension and when to let the listener breathe.
“Aperture” exhilarates and enchants through its combination of shadowy distortion, open melodies, and carefully judged dynamics. It gives the imagination plenty to work with while holding your attention through the writing itself. I recommend exploring the full album, “A Structure for Falling Light,” and spending more time inside Soyyiğit’s musical world.
Intriguing
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Returning in November.
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Kiss are to release a new documentary covering their farewell tour.
Directed by DJ Viola, Kiss: End Of The Road will debut on the band’s web site KissOnline.com with a special live streaming event on November 19.
The band’s farewell tour began on January 31, 2019 at the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, Canada, and ended on December 2, 2023, at Madison Square Garden in New York. In total the tour took in 250 shows.
A press statement for the documentary reads, “With unprecedented access to Kiss’ historic “End Of The Road” world tour, Kiss: End Of The Road chronicles the final live chapter of one of rock’s most legendary bands, capturing the camaraderie, conflicts, challenges, and emotion behind their journey to one last performance at Madison Square Garden, while also exploring how the band plans to carry its legacy forward in the years ahead.”
“The End Of The Road world tour was the culmination of fifty years of touring to elevate the live concert experience for fans old and new,” says guitarist/vocalist Paul Stanley. “A defining moment in Kiss history. The documentary takes everyone along with us to see and be a part of all the unseen moments that made this last tour one of the wildest, most memorable rides of our career. We can’t wait for the world to see it through our eyes for the very first time and relive the magic of these shows.”
Bassist/vocalist Gene Simmons adds: “This documentary showcases the closing chapter of our touring career, back in New York where it all started for us. The Madison Square Garden shows were full of raw energy and the film gives an inside perspective for the very first time. We can’t wait for everyone to see it and experience the world of Kiss in a way they’ve never seen before.”
Watch the trailer below.
Band co-founders Simmons and Stanley have already began talking up the forthcoming Kiss avatar show, which is set to launch in Las Vegas in 2028.
The production, co-created by KISS and Pophouse Entertainment, the Swedish music investment firm co-founded by ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus, was teased at Kiss’ final show at New York’s Madison Square Garden, and will be hosted in a bespoke theatre in ‘Sin City’, with avatars created by the George Lucas-founded visual effects company, Industrial Light & Magic.
Simmons and Stanely discussed the as-yet-untitled show in the May 2026 issue of Pollstar magazine.
“It will be a true immersive experience that really magnifies the band and the iconic nature of what we’ve built for 50 years,” said Paul Stanley. “It’s very different from anything else that’s been out there. It has really no connection to some of the experimental holograms that were tried in the past, which were really very primitive. This will be virtually seeing us. My avatar looks just like me, not a cartoon or an artist rendition. The great thing about being an icon is you can stay young forever.”
“Pophouse is a terrific bunch of entrepreneurial futurists,” Simmons added. “They did buy our makeup and the tunes, yes, but what they’re deep into is planting seeds for the future to make it even bigger.
“The fans should start to think about this as not the end of anything,” he said. “This is the phoenix rising out of the ashes. As a form of life, caterpillars aren’t very impressive, but they survive, and then it looks like they’re dying as they go into a cocoon. But then you get a beautiful butterfly that sprouts wings and goes to places and soars above that the caterpillar never imagined. This is not the end. This is the beginning.”
The live album begins with an explosion of energy. From the first speech by the vocalist, the audience is charged up. The atmosphere is electric in this punk venue filled with fans eager to go wild for the band. Following this engaging introduction, the concert dives right into the song “P.O.N.Y.” This track delivers a visceral intensity, driven by a raw, aggressive vocal performance. The lead singer’s voice is complemented by exciting call-and-response interactions with backing vocals. The result is chaotic and intense.

Next is “Insult to Injury,” a track characterized by its steady rhythm. This song blends elements of hardcore and hard rock, maintaining the wild energy typical of punk. The band showcases their versatility and ability to keep listeners engaged while experimenting with different styles. As the album progresses, the energetic vibe continues with “Blood N Gold.” This standout song features a memorable guitar solo, highlighting the musicianship within the band. It illustrates how they know how to elevate the audience’s experience.
One of the album’s highlights is “Show N Prove.” This track is wild and intense, encouraging listeners to lose themselves in the music. The recording puts you right in the middle of the crowd at Main Drag, with bodies colliding, heads banging, and fans moshing near the stage. The band feeds off that excitement, delivering a raw, full-throttle performance that makes it hard to stand still.
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“Born To Win” follows, presenting a gritty atmosphere with its almost grunge-like chord progression. The rawness of this track is complemented by the lead vocals, which fluctuate between frantic bursts and more melodic, visionary moments. This contrast adds depth to the song. “Help” is another noteworthy track, exuding wild, instinctual energy. It mirrors the intensity seen earlier in the album, further reinforcing the band’s signature style.
The album concludes with “Emergency Break.” This visionary song encapsulates the band’s unique musical identity. It features captivating guitar riffs and intricate rhythms while embodying authentic expression. The closing track showcases an impressive culmination of style and energy.
Overall, this live album is a fantastic auditory journey that defies artificial templates and electronic mischief. It celebrates the genuine spirit of punk, making it a must-listen for fans of the genre. Rebelmatic presents an exceptional performance that I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone interested in experiencing pure punk energy.
Wild
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Hitting festivals and headlining shows.
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Reviewed by Rich Sargeant
Hailing from Orlando, Florida – a state that has become one of the spiritual homes of death metal, cultivating a reputation for producing some of metal’s grimmest acts despite the sun-soaked sub-tropical climates Somnent have brought their third full length since forming in 2015 ‘Heirloom’ to bear via Ardua Records.
The album opens with an eerie two-minute-long piano driven arrangement ‘A Voice of an Inner Child’ featuring guest vocals from Natalia Drepina of Mourneress with vocals delivered so gently that it almost becomes difficult to discern what is being said before leading into the opener proper ‘Thrones Aflame’, having come back to this track after finishing the whole album ‘Thrones Aflame’ really captures the essence of the whole album in a microcosm. The seven-minute track is broken down into three acts; a doomy opening with crushing riffs and gothic leads leading into vocalist Giovanni Vigliotti’s almost pained death growls before switching up into almost operatic cleans; think something akin to Mikael Akerfeldt of Opeth.

The next track ‘Severed Ties’ pulls no such punches, straight into the murky depths that would not be out of place on any old Katatonia album. The following ‘King of Ruin’ offers a change of pace with a spoken word introduction before really giving chance for vocalist Giovanni Vigliotti to really show his chops, frankly his performance is the star player on the whole album. Track five ‘Barren Mother’ offers more of a ballad is personally the standout track on the album.
The final few tracks further demonstrate that Somnent are not afraid to wear their influences on their sleeves ‘Where Silence Dwells’ has a strong early Opeth vibe that wouldn’t sound out of place on ‘Black Water Park’ or ‘Deliverance’
Overall, Somnent have produced a beautiful piece of death/doom at its finest, it doesn’t exactly reinvent the wheel, but sometimes it is important to merely ensure that the wheel keeps turning. All tracks on ‘Heirloom’ clock in somewhere around the seven-minute mark – this album is a marathon not a sprint and offers the listener a surprisingly personal look into the band’s psyche and personal struggles while creating this album.
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