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THE NIGHT ETERNAL – “The Veins Of Time” Video/Single from German Melancholic Heavy Metal Outfit Now Playing
Up-and-coming German melancholic heavy metal outfit THE NIGHT ETERNAL is pleased to present their latest single, “The Veins Of Time.” The consuming new track comes by way of the band’s forthcoming Metal Blade debut, Cold Velvet, set to drop on August 21st. The band’s third single opens the B-side of Cold Velvet and immediately signals a new shade of THE NIGHT […] -
GÅTE Release New Single “Oskorsreia”
A silent exchange between the living and the dead, drawn from Norwegian coastal folklore “[…] a Norwegian treasure. Their unique combination of traditional Norwegian folk music and explosive rock lifted them out of the rehearsal basement and onto some of the biggest stages” — Eurovision.com Norwegian folk-rock band GÅTE releases their new single “Strandvaskar,” the third track to […] -
Sleep Premiere “The Morrisist” From Their Newly Announced Album “Hempispheres”
That record will be out in September digitally and October on vinyl.
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VALKYRIE’S FIRE drop new “Cascade” music video & single
Rising Nashville symphonic power metal group Valkyrie’s Fire has officially released their captivating new music video for “Cascade,” bringing the majestic transition of the night sky into vivid focus. Directed by the team at ProMotion LLC and shot at Precision Dynamics International in Franklin, Tennessee, the visual spectacle serves as a cinematic vessel for the band’s latest single. The […] -
Alternative Metal Legends PRONG Unleash Explosive New Single “The Banner” + Video
Following the announcement of their forthcoming self-titled Napalm Records debut, out November 6, York alternative metal legends PRONG return to give fans their first taste of blood off the new record with “The Banner”. The incendiary album opener takes off at full throttle, with machine tight riffage propping up frontman Tommy Victor’s vicious barks with commanding stature. Mean […] -
DECESSUS Signs With BLKIIBLK & Announces Upcoming Debut Album
Chilean progressive death metal band Decessus, fronted by Ignacia Fernández — the 28-year-old model crowned Miss World Chile 2025 last year — has signed with Blkiiblk, the heavy metal imprint of Frontiers Label Group.
The quartet blends technical precision with crushing heaviness, soaring melodies and relentless intensity, mixing progressive metal, death metal and djent into a sound that’s distinctly their own. After the singles “The Hollow Descent” and “Dark Flames” built the band’s profile, Decessus now moves into the next stage of its career with Blkiiblk behind them. Their upcoming debut album is set to bring together progressive songwriting, emotional weight and aggression in equal measure, staking out new ground in extreme metal.
Fernández says: “We’re incredibly honored to announce that Decessus has officially joined the Blkiiblk family. Our new chapter has begun, and we’re incredibly eager to see what the future will bring. This is a milestone we’ve worked towards for a long time, and how rewarding is the opportunity to be part of such an incredible roster of artists. It is part of our vision to push our music and what Decessus is further, reaching new audiences, and sharing some really precious metal moments.”
She continues: “To everyone who has supported us throughout this journey, our fans, friends, families, and everyone who has believed in Decessus from the very beginning, thank you. Your support has made moments like this possible. We can’t wait to show you what is coming next!! Horns up!”
Mike Gitter, head of A&R at Frontiers Label Group, backs that up: “Decessus is both an unexpected success story in the making and a testament to the drive, talent and vision of Ignacia and the band. When we heard the new material the band had recorded for the upcoming album, it was instant as it masterfully weaves together elements of death metal, progressive metal and djent in a thoroughly modern way that will cement Decessus on the world stage.”
The band has already built a footprint well outside Chile, playing Download Festival in the U.K. along with Hellsinki Metal Festival and Nummirock in Finland. Finnish management company Till Dawn They Count backs the band as they keep expanding their reach across the metal scene.
Decessus formed in 2020 and rounds out its lineup with drummer Martín Fénix and bassist Jaime Pepe. The band has opened for Insomnium and Jinjer, played festival dates in Finland and Germany, and opened for Epica in Santiago in September 2024.
Fernández was born and raised in Santiago, Chile, where she’s balanced modeling — a career she started in 2013 — alongside her other passion, extreme music. On social media, she’s described metal as “has been a fundamental part” of who she is and of her life, calling it “a refuge, a source of strength and purpose.”
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The World’s Now Listening, But Sam And Louise Sullivan Were Going To Keep Making Awesome Records Either Way
Love & Devotion is one of the best albums of the year, but are we sure it’s from this year? The third LP from Philadelphia-based siblings Sam and Louise Sullivan plays like a lost treasure that has been collecting dust for decades and is now being reissued by Light In The Attic. Pulling inspiration from retro psych-pop, country, traditional folk, funk, reggae, and a wide range of global sounds, the Sullivans ended up with a batch of songs so charming, catchy, and “wonky” (their word) that it simultaneously feels fresh and sounds like it was recorded half a century ago.
The post The World’s Now Listening, But Sam And Louise Sullivan Were Going To Keep Making Awesome Records Either Way appeared first on Stereogum.
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STONED JESUS Announce ‘Songs to Moon’, Release “Velvet” Music Video
Heavy prog rockers leap into the darkness on their trilogy’s daring second album After 15 years of trailblazing across doom metal, grunge, psychedelic and art rock, no height is too steep a climb for STONED JESUS. The heavy progressive rockers are reaching a new creative peak with their forthcoming album trilogy. Its opening chapter, Songs to Sun, […] -
AFTER INFINITY Share New Single “Everlasting Mark”
Finnish melodic metal act After Infinity release their new single “Everlasting Mark”, featuring guest vocalist Sara Strömmer of Shereign. The track offers a heavier and more intense perspective on the band’s upcoming sophomore album, “Beyond Eternity” due for release on October 23rd, 2026 via Rockshots Records. Following the bright, synth-driven energy of previous single “Infinite Feeling”, “Everlasting Mark” balances driving melodies with a […] -
A View From Shredenhams: SOHC Takeover (Heather Louise Ash)
FoeFest x Betrayed By Life Records Presents: SOHC Takeover, Shredenhams Bristol, 01.08.26FoeFest and Betrayed By Life Records presented SOHC Takeover which saw Chained Existence, Curfew, Concrete Jungle and Not Without Punishment take over Shredenhams (the former Debenhams, now skatepark/venue/event space) for an evening of hardcore.
Chained Existence (8) got things started with a heavy set that you could feel through the concrete floor. It didn’t take long before the first two-steppers appeared and the crowd started warming up, setting the tone for the evening.
Between bands, people wandered between the bar, caught up with friends outside or grabbed their skateboards for a session on the ramps. The clatter of skateboard wheels and the crack of boards landing between sets and became part of the soundtrack to the night.
The vocals from Curfew (9) during soundcheck cut through the venue like a siren call. Instinctively, everyone scurried back towards the stage, quickly filling the room back up ready to watch them. Their breakdowns caused a chain reaction of spin kicks and windmills, with the pit in constant motion from start to finish. It was one of those sets where the intensity never let up.
Concrete Jungle (8) kept the momentum going, the room in constant motion. People pacing the edge waiting for the next breakdown before throwing themselves back in. Their energy never dipped, with everyone feeding off every riff and breakdown from start to finish. You only had to look around the room to see how much everyone was enjoying themselves.
Not Without Punishment (9) took to the stage and there wasn’t a hint of anyone slowing down. During the final song, everyone seemed determined to get to the microphone, climbing over each other just to be part of it. It instantly reminded me of the painting The Raft Of The Medusa, bodies piling on top of one another, all reaching for the same thing. What a way to close the night.
One thing I really noticed throughout the evening was how much the bands supported each other. They weren’t just turning up to play their own sets and leave. They were watching each other, joining in and clearly enjoying seeing everyone else do well. It felt like a community rather than just any old line-up.
Shredenhams suited the event perfectly too. Because it’s so well lit, you don’t miss the little moments. The grins from ear to ear, feet stomping, fists pumping, hugs, jazz hands, spin kicks, windmills and people picking each other back up all become part of the experience.
One moment summed the whole evening up for me. Someone slipped on wet patch in the pit and within seconds people had helped them back to their feet while others grabbed blue roll and cleaned the floor so nobody else would go over. A few minutes later, everything carried on as normal and shapes were being thrown.
That’s one of the reasons I love hardcore. If you’ve never been to a show, it’s easy to look at the pit and think it’s just aggression. Spend an evening in a room like this and you’ll see something completely different. People look after each other. They celebrate each other’s bands, pick each other up when they fall and make sure everyone leaves with the same smile they came in with.
