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With 33 songs and over two hours of music, Lord of the Lost has written an ambitious trilogy, mercifully spread across eight months rather than released all at once. On Opvs Noir, the band leans into the darker, more gothic aspects of their pop-infused metal, bringing plenty of guest collaborators aboard to keep things spicy. The first two volumes of this opvs have proven a success, with creative instrumentation and an affecting performance from frontman Chris Harms. The question is whether Lord of the Lost can keep up the momentum across another 11 tracks on Vol. 3. The finale of an ambitious project such as this can often feel bittersweet, as it marks the end of something you have (hopefully) come to love, or, like the finales to the Mission Impossible series or Daniel Craig’s James Bond run, it can just be plain disappointing.

Unlike the more energetic, sometimes ostentatious arrangements of the prior two records, Vol. 3 proves to be a much mellower affair. The gothic symphonic elements often pair with softer pop/rock tunes, many of which aim at mood over hooks. Opener “Kill the Lights” starts off with a poppy beat, some cellos, and a growling Chris Harms, and though the chorus might not stick, it’s an overall good song. The moodier pieces don’t always work, however. “The Shadows Within,” which alternates between slower pop and higher energy techno-pop, is largely forgettable. The minimalist finale, “The Days of Our Lives,” serves as a disappointing send-off for the trilogy, though Harms, as usual, makes it worthwhile with his melodic cadence. Though overall less exciting, Vol. 3 does offer plenty of catchy ballads and duets, including “La Vie Est Hell,” performed with departing Kissin’ Dynamite frontman, Hannes Braun.¹ It doesn’t do anything fancy, yet I find it often playing in my head on repeat.²

Opvs Noir Vol. 3 does milk some variety out of a couple of pop-related themes coursing through it: empowerment and doomed love. The two most upbeat tunes, “I’m a Diamond” and “I Hate People,” play out as Rammstein techno-industrial pop anthems for people who don’t quite fit in with mainstream society. While “I’m a Diamond” is the catchiest song on offer, the lyrics are a touch contrived.³ “I Hate People” turns the misanthropic-sounding title on its head by directing its ire towards those who seek to force their limited ideology on others.⁴ Lyrically, the synth-heavy, hip-hop adjacent “My Funeral” is my favorite, containing tongue-in-cheek lyrics where Harms proclaims that “Black is my happy colour” and “I’m gonna, gonna wear / Pink to my funeral.” Rounding out the pop themes are a few love songs, from the Duran Duran-inspired synth pop track, “Square One,” complete with ’80s toms, to a touching duet with Ambre Vourvahis (Xandria). These touches do help keep a rather mild record from growing stale.

While the songs here are well-written, produced, and performed, there’s no denying that it feels as if Lord of the Lost ran out of gas by Vol. 3. The hooks just don’t come as easily, and the lower energy levels feel like a letdown compared to the highs of the first two volumes. One issue is the blandness of the guitars. While creative riffing has not been one of Lord of the Lost’s fortes, they made up for it in the past with more creative arrangements. The generic riffs that fire up on choruses from “The Shadows Within” to “Your Love is Colder Than Death” feel like halfhearted attempts to inject some life into tepid tunes. Much more effective is the penultimate song, “Take Me Far Away,” which ends with an exciting burst of drums and riffs that brings the record to life, albeit briefly.⁵

This finale ends up bittersweet, feeling more like a whimper than a bang. Yet for fans of Chris Harms and co., it’s not a total loss. Chris Harms is able to elevate even the blandest of tunes; there’s not a single bad song, though many are only mildly enjoyable. Unlike a lot of the dreck that some of the more popular metal bands release, however, Lord of the Lost puts a lot of thought and care into their music, and the Opvs Noir trilogy has plenty to offer those who like their metal less extreme, yet still carrying an edge.

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Rating: 2.5/5.0
DR: N/A | Format Reviewed: Stream
Label: Napalm Records
Websites: Bandcamp | Facebook | Official Site
Releases Worldwide: April 10th, 2026

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Terror have shared a new track from their upcoming new album ‘STILL SUFFER’ and it’s the sort of collaboration that hardcore is built on.

It’s called ‘Fear The Panic’ and was produced by none other than New Found Glory guitarist Chad Gilbert. If that wasn’t enough, it also features a vocal take from the legendary Chuck Ragan, of Hot Water Music fame.

Embodying all of the gritty, headstrong emotion that has defined the band over the years, the addition of Chuck showcasing a different side to his gruff vocals takes everything to a completely new level. A song about pushing yourself out of your comfort zone, letting the feelings of doubt and uncertainty drive you towards your goal, it’s apt that so many people who have found each other because of this music have the chance to put their mark on it.

Here it is in all its bludgeoning glory:

‘STILL SUFFER’ will be released on April 24 via Flatspot Records.

Here is the rager of a title track:

The band are due to have a European Summer. Here are all the places you’ll be able to catch them:

24 – GOMS Rotten Rock Fest
24 – INSMING Mozhell Open Air
26 – FREIBURG Crash
27 – KASSAL Goldgrube
28 – ROSTOCK Peter Weiss Haus
29 – POZNÁN 2Progi
30 – KRAKÓW Hype Park
30 – LÖBNITZ Full Rewind

AUGUST

01 – NEUNKIRCHEN Stummsche Reithalle
02 – SAINT-MAURICE-DE-GOURDANS Sylak Open Air
03 – WEINHEIM Cafe Central
05 – CHAM L.A. Live Style Cafe
05 – JAROMER Brutal Assault
07 – DUFFEL Brakrock
08 – KORTRIJK Alcatraz
09 – STUTTGART Im Wizemann
11 -TOLMIN Punk Rock Holiday
11 – GRAZ PPC Bar
12 – SCHWEINFURT Alter Stattbahnhof
12 – WITTELSHOFEN Summer Breeze Open Air
13 – SULINGEN Reload Festival
15 – VILLMAR Tells Bells

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Power metal outfit KingCrown has renewed contract with Rockshots Records for the release of their fifth studio album Moonfall in September, 2026. The latter was mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni (Domination Studio). First single, “Lost Horizon”, drops on May 1st.

Too Early to Tell’s Old Timer is a fuzz-drenched blast of grunge-infused indie rock, balancing raw urgency with textured depth. Built on thick, distorted guitars and hazy shoegaze layers, the track moves from tense, restless verses into explosive, cathartic choruses that hit with full force. There’s a palpable live energy running throughout, giving the song an unpolished, immediate edge. Melodic instincts cut through the noise, keeping everything grounded and memorable.

Old Timer is gritty, dynamic, and emotionally charged—alt-rock with bite and atmosphere.

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Posted on April 15th 2026, 11:54a.m.

Mick Moss, the mastermind behind the projects Antimatter and Sleeping Pulse, is pleased to announce ‘An Evening Of Sleeping Pulse & Antimatter’ tour of Europe with two separate sets, one focusing on Antimatter, the other on Sleeping Pulse.
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Earlier this year, legendary guitarist John 5 announced an extensive UK and Europe headline tour for May 2026 in support of his most current album, ‘GHOST‘. The tour will hit 24 dates across nine countries and is John 5’s first ever solo tour in these territories, apart from a few prior shows in 2016. Joining […]

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DES ROCS has shared details of their upcoming full-length, and it’s set to be a leather-clad rock-and-roll rager.

It’s titled ‘To Hell And Back’ and will be released on June 12 via Sumerian Records. It serves as the follow-up to 2023’s ‘Dream Machine’.

Mastermind Danny Rocco had this to say about what the record represents for him:

“This record is about anyone who’s ever been knocked down and gotten back up. It’s for the people who keep goin’, even when it feels like the world’s against them. To Hell and Back is for the fighters, the dreamers and the survivors. This record is the culmination of everything I’ve ever done. It’s all those years of struggle wrapped up into one sonic battle cry. None of this music would’ve been possible without riding the roller coaster of tryin’ to make it in a band outta NYC.”

The artwork looks like this:

Whilst the tracklisting is more like this:

1. When The Love Is Gone
2. Fall Together
3. Sing Me Back To Sleep
4. The More She Wants
5. The Riders Of Red Hook (Legends Never Die)
6. The King
7. This Land
8. War
9. The Juice
10. Supernaturalize
11. The Way

As well as being able to hear opening banger ‘When The Love Is Gone’, you can also check out the newly released ‘Fall Together’. A dramatic, building piece of orchestral genius, akin to the atmosphere Led Zeppelin created with ‘Kashmir’, it shows off the density and the different directions Danny is daring to go with this outing. Nothing is too grand.

Danny had this to add:

“Sometimes you find yourself stuck in a place where no matter what you do, you’re gonna lose. This song’s about that dead-end feeling, when both roads lead to the same place. Nothing good. It’s a heavy one, but it’s a real part of the story of this album. I hope this song can help those navigating those tough roads we have to travel in this thing called life.”

You’ll be able to experience the record live and direct when DES ROCS hits the road around Europe later this year.

Here are all the dates:

OCTOBER

10 – MANCHESTER Gorilla
11 – LONDON The Garage
13 – HAMBURG Knust
14 – BERLIN Gretchen
15 – AMSTERDAM Effenaar
17 – PRAGUE FUCHS2
18 – BUDAPEST A38 Ship Concert Hall
20 – COLOGNE Gebäude 9
21 – PARIS La Bellevilloise
23 – MILAN LIME

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2025 saw the legendary Jefferson Starship coming off their successful 50th Anniversary ‘Runaway Again‘ Tour. The band are keeping the celebratory momentum alive with the announcement of the first part of their 2026 tour. Alongside North American dates, the band are set to play five UK and European dates in 2026. The five UK and […]

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