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Every year, ArcTanGent offers something a little different. Whether it’s discovering your next favourite band on one of the smaller stages, watching long-awaited reunions, or simply soaking up the atmosphere alongside one of the friendliest crowds on the festival circuit, it has become a staple of the UK alternative calendar. This year, however, is especially … Continue reading We’ll Be There: ArcTanGent 2026 – Farewell to Fernhill Farm

Every week the Stereogum staff chooses the five best new songs of the week. The eligibility period begins and ends Thursdays right before midnight. You can hear this week’s picks below and on Stereogum’s Favorite New Music Spotify playlist, which is updated weekly. (An expanded playlist of our new music picks is available to subscribers on Spotify and Apple Music, updated throughout the week.)

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Finnish Turku-based melodic death metal band Frostbite Terror released their debut album “Into The Frozen Depths’ on July 24th 2026 via Inverse Records.  Into The Frozen Depths is a compilation of various real life and fictional events. A wanderer wades through the snows to take a sauna as hot as Hell itself, enters the depths and rides […]

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The Pete Roth Trio release their new single “Full Circle” today, July 17, 2026! This is the first single from their upcoming live CD/DVD album Group Chat. This song is one of the first the Trio produced when they first started two or three years ago, and it’s the first track on the album. Unusually for Bill, it’s in a very common 4/4 groove! “Full Circle” also appears on the accompanying live DVD.

The Pete Roth Trio return with Group Chat, a striking new CD/DVD release that captures the spontaneity, interplay and fearless musical conversation at the heart of this exceptional band. Led by guitarist Pete Roth, alongside bassist Mike Pratt and legendary drummer Bill Bruford, Group Chat is Roth’s third major album and a release of particular significance, marking Bruford’s eagerly awaited return to headline performance after a 13-year hiatus, as well as his first appearance on new material in 19 years.

Produced by Pete Roth and Bill Bruford for Winterfold Records, Group Chat presents a trio that thrives on intimacy, risk and connection. Rooted in jazz but never constrained by it, the music moves fluidly through funk, contemporary classical influences and spontaneous improvisation, with nothing treated as untouchable. Original compositions such as Full Circle, Dancing With Grace and Original Sin sit alongside collaborative pieces including Part Of The Charm and Looking Forward To Looking Back, while the trio’s inspired Improvisation on the Largo from Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 underlines the breadth of their musical imagination. The result is a record that feels adventurous, immediate and alive – music made in the moment by three musicians listening as deeply as they play.

The release is presented as a two-disc digipak CD/DVD edition, complete with a booklet containing extensive notes and group photographs. Alongside the nine-track audio album, the package includes a bonus 35-minute DVD offering further insight into the trio’s world, with performances, an introduction, and a special spoken segment from Pete Roth.

The music press reaction’s have been emphatic. “The Pete Roth Trio is a band of equals, clearly loving the opportunity to improvise and have musical conversations,” wrote Biff Bam Pop!, while Innerviews praised the music as “rich with nuance, invention, and telepathic rapport.” Dr. Jazz Talks described the album as “a feast of rhythm and melody,” and Make Weird Music summed up its appeal succinctly: “I wish more jazz was this much fun.” Another review captured the trio’s balancing act perfectly, calling it “loose enough that it could fall apart and tight enough that it grooves.”

Pete Roth brings to Group Chat a background that spans blues, rock and jazz, shaped first in Germany and then refined through his studies and career in the UK. Mike Pratt, a highly regarded bassist, composer and producer with deep roots in jazz fusion and groove-based music, brings both harmonic imagination and rhythmic authority to the trio. For Bruford, whose career has encompassed groundbreaking work with Yes, King Crimson, Earthworks and a host of major jazz collaborators, Group Chat reflects a continuing commitment to the innovative, the unusual and the unlikely. Together, the three musicians create an experience that reshapes expectations of the guitar trio format, making space for melody, texture, groove and surprise in equal measure.

Group Chat is a vivid document of three distinctive musical voices in open conversation – intimate, exploratory, witty and deeply alive.

TRACK LISTING

DISC ONE: CD AUDIO
1. Full Circle
2. Part Of The Charm
3. Group Chat
4. Improvisation on the Largo from Dvořák’s Symphony #9
5. Looking Forward To Looking Back
6. Summertime
7. Dancing With Grace
8. Original Sin
9. Hard Case, Soft Centre

DISC TWO: BONUS DVD
1. Introduction
2. Full Circle
3. Part Of The Charm
4. Group Chat
5. Improvisation on the Largo from Dvořák’s Symphony #9
6. A Word From Pete
7. Hard Case, Soft Centre

Produced by Pete Roth and Bill Bruford for Winterfold Records
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www.winterfoldrecords.com

Listen to “Full Circle”: https://cherryred.co/FullCircle

Pre-order “Group Chat”: https://www.cherryred.co.uk/pete-roth-trio-featuring-bill-bruford-group-chat-cd-dvd-edition

Information about the Pete Roth Trio: www.peterothtrio.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PeteRothTrio

It’s that time of year again where we talk to as many bands as we can who are raring to blow you away at Catton Park! Bristol crossover crew Martyrs Saint will be bringing their intense, hardcore-infused heavy metal to the Stowford Press New Blood Stage on Friday at Bloodstock 2026. We previously reported on … Continue reading Road To Bloodstock 2026: Martyrs Saint

Progressive rock outfit LUFEH has released the official video for their new single “End of the Tunnel”, a cinematic and musically intricate piece that captures the emotional and spiritual rebirth at the heart of the track.

“End of the Tunnel” blends shifting atmospheres, fusion‑driven solo sections, and a cyclical guitar finale that mirrors the song’s theme of emerging from darkness with renewed clarity. Lyrically, it reflects on learning from past mistakes, enduring struggle, and finally seeing the light ahead.

Watch and listen to the video for “End of the Tunnel” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py0BMSk0jGc​

Released May 29th, “Overwhelmed” marks LUFEH’s most mature and melody‑driven work to date. Recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, the album balances technical progressive musicianship with memorable vocal hooks across eight tracks.

Unlike their debut “Luggage Falling Down” (2020), which began as instrumental compositions, “Overwhelmed” was crafted from the vocal melodies first, resulting in catchier choruses, richer textures, and a more fluid listening experience.

The album also introduces Ginny Luke as LUFEH’s new featured vocalist. An internationally recognized electric violinist and singer, Ginny’s performances with Foo Fighters, Britney Spears, and Snoop Dogg bring a powerful new dimension to LUFEH’s sound. Her violin appears on three tracks, “Overwhelmed,” “Feels Like I’m a Ghost,” and “Live the New Today.”

Fans can expect a blend of progressive rock, metal, fusion, jazz, and Brazilian influences, with standout moments including the exotic Bulbul Tarang on “Double Dip,” complex rhythmic structures, and emotionally charged lyrical themes.

LUFEH is a progressive rock/metal fusion group founded by drummer Lufeh Batera, who revived his musical journey after a 16‑year hiatus. What began as a solo instrumental project evolved into a full band defined by a sophisticated, progressive, refined, modern, and intriguing musical identity.

The band’s core members have played together in various forms for over 30 years, creating a deeply collaborative, ego‑free creative environment. Guitarist Deio Tambasco joined in 2025, reuniting with Batera and bassist Duca Tambasco from their early band Anno Domini.

LUFEH’s sound draws from Dream Theater, Rush, Vola, Tool, and Haken, blending technical mastery with emotional depth. Their live performances combine flawless musicianship with immersive lighting and video for a truly unforgettable experience.

Listen to “Overwhelmed” at the following links:

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/17TBW46gFIisvVekW4yyOW​

Bandcamp – https://lufehband.bandcamp.com/​

Track Listing:​
1. He Commands The Sun and The Stars – 4:22
2. Breathe – 4:03
3. Double Dip – 4:39
4. Overwhelmed – 4:30
5. Feels Like I’m A Ghost – 5:43
6. Live The New Today – 4:50
7. War of Emotions – 3:50
8. End of the Tunnel – 4:18

Album and Live Band Line Up:​
Duca Tambasco – bass and backing vocals
Deio Tambasco – guitar and backing vocals
Gera Penna – keyboard and backing vocals
Lufeh Batera – Drums
Ginny Luke – vocals (featuring)

More Info:

​https://www.lufehband.com​

​https://www.facebook.com/lufehband​

​https://www.instagram.com/lufehband/​

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LUFEH is a progressive rock/metal band blending technical precision with emotional depth and genre‑bending influences. Formed by drummer Lufeh after a long hiatus from music, the band now features guitarist Deio Tambasco, bassist Duca Tambasco, keyboardist/producer Gera Penna, and vocalist/violinist Ginny Luke. Their sound draws inspiration from Dream Theater, Rush, Vola, Tool, Haken, and Brazilian musical traditions.

Album Recording Credits:​
• All songs performed by: Duca Tambasco, Deio Tambasco, Gera Penna, Lufeh Batera, and Ginny Luke
• All songs written by: Duca Tambasco, Deio Tambasco, Gera Penna, and Lufeh Batera
• Produced by: Gera Penna
• Mixed by: Adair Daufembach
• Mastered by: Adair Daufembach
• Album Artwork by: Lufeh Batera

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“Lufeh ‘s music is a beautiful piece of creation, flowing into your brain like one of the best album ever made. A brilliant singer who manage the melodies and different parts like she is the whole music. The intensity and power sounds like the band has been here for years. A masterpiece to own without thinking 100/100.” – The Metal Mag​
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​“What grabbed me most on the album, besides the deeply personal approach to songwriting, was the level of talent the band has. We all know that talent isn’t the measuring stick to success, but it never hurts. This band has plenty, but they don’t let it overtake their sound. This was a feel good album with plenty of substance.” – Metal Temple (2026 – Overwhelmed)​
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​“My take on the album: I do like that Lufeh do things their own way. For me this is an exceptional album with a fresh take on traditional metal. Ginny is a gem on vocals and the use of instruments is damn good. A flawless album that deserve nothing less than the perfect 10.” – Project Metal Music​
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​“You need to take a listen here, and you’ll probably buy this album. Great!” – Melodic.net (2026 – Overwhelmed)
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“If their debut consisted of showing their instrumental muscles, their next album Overwhelmed (released May 29) seems to focus on purely melodic choruses. It has the complexity of Haken or Rush, but with choruses that really stick in your head.” – Radio Papy Jeff (2026 – Overwhelmed)​
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​“With a renewed lineup and a track record of progressive evolution, Lufeh delivers here a disciplined, technically formidable body of work that will satisfy those who take their Heavy Prog seriously.” – Progressive Rock Journal​
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​“Very soulful breaks.Like the dynamics. The drummer is very powerful and precise. Like Rush if they were a soul band.” – CFRU 93.3 FM – Planet Groove (Guelph, ON, Canada)
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“With „Overwhelmed“ LUFEH are opening a new chapter – more emotional, melodic and at the same time more powerful than ever. The title track of their upcoming album combines progressive virtuosity with haunting storytelling and marks an impressive evolution – an intense foretaste of what happened on March 29th. May 2026 is coming.” – Metalogy (2026 – Overwhelmed)
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“Heavy prog shines with the new single ‘He Commands the Sun and the Stars’ from LUFEH. Dream Theater and Shadow Gallery fans will find a lot to love here including a spotlight performance from featured vocalist and electric violinist Ginny Luke. Musically the band doesn’t disappoint with soaring keys, complex percussion, driving riffs, strolling bass lines…all at a high level, which is what is demanded when you enter the sacred space of progressive rock. Just as much a beautiful performance as it is a breathtaking adventure, this track raises expectations for the new album “Overwhelmed” which can’t get here fast enough on May 29th. Catch LUFEH on your Home for the Best New Rock… W-J-O-EEEE” – WJOE – Findlay’s Home for Rock & Roll (2026 – Overwhelmed)
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“Overwhelmed‘ may be born from pressure, but its greatest achievement is the way it turns that pressure into motion, melody, and release.” – Infrared Magazine (2026 – Overwhelmed)

“Great prog album, love Feels Like I’m A Ghost song” – The Chill dude on the Couch (2026 – Overwhelmed)
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​“”Overwhelmed” is a strong progressive rock album, full of skill, emotion and smart writing. Lufeh do not bury the listener under endless technical games, which is a good call. The songs have complex parts, odd rhythms, heavy passages and fusion touches, yet the main focus stays on melody and flow. That is where the album wins most of its points.” – Hevay Metal Darkness (2026 – Overwhelmed)​
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​“Throw four talented musicians, the sound of Dream Theater and Rush, the songwriting craft of Aerosmith in their glory years, and a singing voice that is somewhere between Leslie Hunt (District 97) and Ann Wilson (Heart) in a blender and the result is ‘Overwhelming’. That is the very appropriate title of the second album by the American LUFEH.” – Progerweld

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The UK’s premier new music discovery event, Novacaine Festival, has unveiled a massive wave of fresh artist additions for its 2026 edition. Forming a core part of the ongoing celebrations surrounding Corporation Sheffield’s 25th anniversary, this latest expansion bolsters an already formidable bill. Leading the new wave of confirmations are djent-metalcore pioneers Hacktivist, bringing their … Continue reading News: Novacaine Festival 2026 adds Hacktivist, Glass Bridges, and more to lineup

UK brutal death metal outfit Viscerated have signed with Iron Fortress Records. The band’s debut EP, Rotting Golgothan Remains, will be released on September 18 in CD and digital formats. Formed in 2024 by Tibor Hanyi of Cryptworm, Rothadás and Coffinborn, with drums performed by Andy Vincent of Morgue Defilement and formerly of Submerged and […]

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Crimson Glory is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive American metal bands of the 1980s. Blending progressive metal, traditional heavy metal and melodic […]

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