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Ahead of their upcoming tour with Born of Osiris, Convictions and Downswing

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Starting with a hometown-area East Coast run that kicks off at Brooklyn’s Saint Vitus

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The new record drops November 20

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You can hear it early on Liquid Metal.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
INFESTATION UNLEASHES THRASH METAL ASSAULT WITH “MOTHER OF ALL BOMBS”
New Single Explores the Devastating Reality of Modern Warfare Through Relentless Thrash Metal

Release Date: August 28, 2026
Genre: Thrash Metal
Infestation has unleashed its latest sonic assault, “Mother Of All Bombs,” a punishing new thrash metal single that confronts the destructive power of modern warfare head-on.
Centered around the GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast , commonly known as the “Mother of All Bombs” (MOAB) , the track examines the sheer scale of destruction associated with one of the largest conventional bombs ever used by the United States. Rather than treating its subject as distant military history, Infestation brings the devastating reality of modern warfare directly into the music.
Driven by aggressive riffs, relentless rhythms, and the uncompromising intensity that defines thrash metal, “Mother Of All Bombs” delivers a soundtrack to destruction while forcing listeners to consider the human reality behind the headlines, military hardware, and staggering numbers.
The result is a track built for maximum impact, combining the raw aggression of classic thrash with a subject that remains deeply relevant in an increasingly volatile world.
“Mother Of Bombs” is available now.
LISTEN NOW

https://open.spotify.com/track/7jEV6rjvoHMxKUTOHyBY9C
WATCH THE OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO


ABOUT INFESTATION

Infestation delivers unapologetic thrash metal built around aggression, intensity, and subject matter that refuses to pull punches. With “Mother Of All Bombs,” the band turns its attention toward one of the most devastating weapons ever deployed in modern warfare, transforming the subject into a relentless metal statement about destruction and the consequences of humanity’s continued pursuit of greater firepower.
For fans of thrash metal that comes with teeth, Infestation is bringing the devastation.
“Mother Of All Bombs” is out now.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
THRENODY RETURNS TO THE FILTH WITH NEW SINGLE “FLASHLIGHT OVER FILTH”
Old-School Death Metal Veterans Unleash the First Taste of Upcoming EP They Looked Better Dead

Release Date: August 19, 2026
Genre: Old-School Death Metal / Grindcore
For Fans Of: Bolt Thrower, Carcass, Death
READING, PA — Some bands form. Some bands disappear. And some refuse to stay dead.
Old-school death metal veterans Threnody have unleashed “Flashlight over Filth,” the first single from their forthcoming EP They Looked Better Dead . Released August 19, 2026, the track marks the latest chapter in a story that began nearly four decades ago in the underground of Reading, Pennsylvania.
In 1988 , five young musicians from Berks County, Pennsylvania, joined forces with a singular purpose: to create music capable of devastating everything in its path. Todd handled the microphone, Rich took command of the drums, Bill and Sean wielded guitars, and Dave held down the bass. Together, they became Threnody .
Initially influenced by underground gods including Carcass, Entombed, and Obituary , the band quickly moved beyond imitation, developing its own identity and establishing itself as a formidable force in the Reading metal scene.
For nearly two years, Threnody sharpened its attack from the top of the local underground, eventually unleashing the six-song EP Internal Infestation in late 1990. The release ignited a demand for live performances, sending the band into a relentless campaign of shows and further honing its lethal sound.
Their proving ground was Unisound , Reading’s only all-ages club at the time, where Threnody continued building its reputation among the underground faithful.
The band began writing more material and recorded another EP, but before that next chapter could be released, fate intervened. The record remained unreleased, and the original members eventually went their separate ways.
Then came 2020.
During the global pandemic, guitarist Bill set out to reignite the torch and reunite Threnody’s original members. Founding members Sean and Dave returned, while vocalist Todd and drummer Rich were unable to participate. With the world locked down and distance becoming little more than a technical obstacle, Harry from the UK and David from Ecuador joined the resurrected lineup on vocals and drums.
Rather than simply dusting off the past, Threnody took eight songs originally written more than 30 years earlier and re-visioned them for a new era. The result was the band’s first full-length album, Rid of Flesh .
Now Threnody is moving forward once again.
“Flashlight over Filth” serves as the first single from the upcoming EP They Looked Better Dead , delivering another dose of the band’s old-school death metal and grindcore attack. The track was produced by Threnody , with mixing and mastering handled by Steve Perrino .
This isn’t nostalgia dressed up as death metal.
This is a band that was there when the underground was being built, disappeared, came back decades later, and decided it still wasn’t finished.
The riffs are still loaded.
The filth is still there.
And the torch is still burning.
Let it rip.
STREAM “FLASHLIGHT OVER FILTH”

https://linktr.ee/threnody
ABOUT THRENODY

Formed in 1988 in Reading, Pennsylvania, Threnody emerged from the formative underground death metal scene of the late 1980s. Influenced initially by Carcass, Entombed, and Obituary, the band quickly forged its own identity and became a force in the local scene.
In 1990, Threnody released the six-song EP Internal Infestation and built a reputation through relentless live performances, including shows at Reading’s legendary all-ages venue Unisound. A second EP was recorded but never released before the original members eventually went their separate ways.
Three decades later, guitarist Bill began the process of resurrecting the band. With Sean and Dave returning and Harry from the UK and David from Ecuador joining on vocals and drums, Threnody transformed eight songs originally written in the early 1990s into the 2020 full-length Rid of Flesh .
Now the band continues that resurrection with its forthcoming EP They Looked Better Dead and its first single, “Flashlight over Filth.”
Threnody isn’t looking to recreate the past. They’re bringing it back to life.

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Bill Hyland
Threnody
threnodyusgrindgore@gmail.com
https://linktr.ee/threnody

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
IN SPITE OF THUNDER UNVEILS “COLLATERAL DAMAGE,” A HAUNTING NEW EP OF SYMPHONIC GOTHIC DOOM AND GOTHIC FOLK
French Gothic Composer and Classically Trained Soprano Cathy Isot Explores Grief, Fear, Consequences, and Lingering Shadows on New Three-Track Release

Release Date: November 6, 2026
Genre: Symphonic Gothic Doom / Gothic Folk
For Fans Of: Theatre of Tragedy, Draconian, Evanescence
French Gothic composer and classically trained soprano Cathy Isot , the creative force behind In Spite of Thunder , will release her new EP “Collateral Damage” on November 6, 2026. Blending delicate piano melodies, haunting vocals, symphonic Gothic doom, and acoustic Gothic folk, the three-track release offers a deeply atmospheric journey through heartbreak, political disillusionment, fear, and grief.
Drawing inspiration from nature, Gothic architecture, and her travels, In Spite of Thunder creates music where classical elegance meets the darker emotional landscapes of Gothic and doom metal. “Collateral Damage” showcases the breadth of Isot’s songwriting, moving between crushing symphonic darkness and intimate acoustic vulnerability.
The EP features two Symphonic Gothic Doom tracks, “Collateral Damage” and “Ancient Wounds,” alongside the acoustic Gothic Folk song “Beyond the Shadows.” Together, the three songs present different sides of Isot’s musical identity while remaining connected by a common thread of emotional intensity.
The title track, “Collateral Damage,” has its origins in an unreleased song from Isot’s former band, Spell of Enchantress. Rather than simply revisiting the past, Isot completely rewrote and re-recorded the piece, with production handled by Sermilion and Kublai Kapsalis . The song’s lyrics deliberately leave room for interpretation, functioning both as a deeply personal breakup song and as a broader statement about political greed and the human consequences of decisions made by those in power.
“Collateral Damage is about being fed up with the greed of politicians not caring about the consequences of their actions on civilians,” explains Isot, while acknowledging that listeners may also interpret the song through the lens of a fractured personal relationship.
“Ancient Wounds” continues the EP’s darker journey through a collaboration between In Spite of Thunder and Kublai Kapsalis. The song examines the way deeply rooted fears can become obstacles, preventing people from moving forward and fully embracing their lives.
The EP closes with “Beyond the Shadows,” an acoustic Gothic Folk reimagining of a Spell of Enchantress single. Stripped back from the heavier material surrounding it, the song explores lingering grief and the emotional weight of what remains after loss. Production for the acoustic version was handled by Daniel Francis .
“Collateral Damage” represents another step forward for an artist whose musical journey has continually crossed the boundaries between Gothic, classical, folk, and metal.
Isot first introduced In Spite of Thunder in 2022 with the Symphonic Metal single “Drama Queen.” She subsequently spent four years performing as the soprano and manager of Gothic Doom band Spell of Enchantress , gaining experience that would ultimately feed into the development of her solo work. Since 2025, she has also released three Gothic Folk singles: “Ships in the Dark,” “The Downward Spiral,” and “Drowning.”
With “Collateral Damage,” In Spite of Thunder brings those various influences together into a release that is both atmospheric and personal, balancing the grandeur of Symphonic Gothic Doom with the fragile intimacy of acoustic songwriting.
For listeners drawn to the dramatic Gothic metal of Theatre of Tragedy, the melancholic doom of Draconian, or the atmospheric accessibility of Evanescence, In Spite of Thunder offers a distinctly personal take on the darker side of music.
PRODUCTION CREDITS

Collateral Damage
Vocals: Cathy Isot
Music & Lyrics: Cathy Isot, Sermilion
Production: Sermilion, Kublai Kapsalis
Ancient Wounds
Music, Lyrics & Vocals: Cathy Isot
Production: Kublai Kapsalis
Beyond the Shadows
Vocals: Cathy Isot
Music & Lyrics: Cathy Isot, Sermilion
Production: Daniel Francis


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PRESS CONTACT

Cathy Isot
cathy@inspiteofthunder.com

ANTANIA Unleash Official Video For “33”

California Experimental Duo Deliver A Dark Collision Of Industrial Black Metal, Electronics And Psychological Horror

California-based experimental extreme metal duo ANTANIA have unveiled the official video for “33,” the first track from their forthcoming album The Unholy 33, arriving digitally October 16, 2026 via Argonauta Records.
Originally premiered by VerdamMnis Magazine on September 10, “33” offers a first glimpse into the twisted sonic world ANTANIA have created, where industrial black metal, electronic experimentation, crushing bass frequencies and sinister sound design collide.
Led by Dr. Luna and Karli Mortem, ANTANIA have developed a sound that deliberately exists outside traditional genre boundaries. Built around synthesizers, distortion, oppressive low frequencies and mechanical rhythms, the duo’s music strips extreme metal down to its most abrasive and atmospheric elements while injecting it with the cold, unsettling character of industrial electronics.
ANTANIA draw inspiration from pioneering and boundary-pushing acts including Dødheimsgard, Mysticum and Thorns, as well as industrial innovators Skinny Puppy and Ministry. Rather than simply combining those influences, the duo uses them as a foundation for something distinctly their own.
The result is an immersive form of extreme music that can feel simultaneously mechanical, hypnotic, violent and deeply unsettling.
With ANTANIA, there are no conventional genre restrictions. The project embraces experimentation and complete artistic freedom, creating an environment where distorted electronics, extreme metal, bass-heavy production and atmospheric sound design can exist as one entity.
That philosophy extends into the lyrical and conceptual world of ANTANIA. The duo explores true crime, psychological horror, violence and the darkest corners of the human condition, using their music as a vehicle to examine the disturbing realities of the world around us.
“33”

The first track from The Unholy 33, “33” immediately establishes ANTANIA’s uncompromising approach. Mechanical rhythms and crushing bass frequencies provide the foundation while distorted electronics and extreme metal textures create an atmosphere that feels less like a conventional song and more like an unsettling sonic ritual.
The accompanying video was directed by Matt Zane, adding a visual dimension to the track’s disturbing atmosphere.
“33” is not designed to fit neatly into a single category. It is industrial. It is extreme. It is electronic. It is black metal. Most importantly, it is unmistakably ANTANIA.
Following the release of “33,” attention now turns toward The Unholy 33, which will introduce listeners to an even deeper exploration of the duo’s experimental and uncompromising artistic vision.
The Unholy 33 will be released digitally on October 16, 2026 via Argonauta Records, with CD and vinyl editions to follow.
ANTANIA is built for listeners willing to step outside the boundaries of conventional extreme music.
WATCH “33” NOW!


The Unholy 33 arrives October 16, 2026 via Argonauta Records.
ABOUT ANTANIA

ANTANIA is a California-based experimental extreme metal duo led by Dr. Luna and Karli Mortem. Drawing from industrial black metal, dark electronics, experimental music and psychological horror, the project exists without conventional genre or creative limitations.
Inspired by artists ranging from Dødheimsgard, Mysticum and Thorns to Skinny Puppy and Ministry, ANTANIA create immersive and unsettling soundscapes centered around synthesizers, distortion, mechanical rhythms and powerful low-end frequencies.
Their work explores the darkest aspects of human nature while embracing absolute artistic freedom and sonic experimentation.
The Unholy 33 arrives October 16, 2026 through Argonauta Records.

ANTANIA have entered the machine.
Photo credit : Anabel DFlux

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