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With their breakout runs supporting Born Of Osiris and currently Lacuna Coil and Escape The Fate, millions of cross platform streams, and their explosive pre-album singles “selfish”, “fragile” and “dismay”, emerging Brazilian metalcore talent AXTY have been inescapable over the last year. Now, what it has all been building to, the band announce their Napalm Records debut, The Pain Made Me Who […]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Far From Refuge Launches Cosmic Progressive Metal Odyssey With New Single “Circuits II: Timelines”
Cambridge, UK – April 9, 2026 – UK alternative/progressive metal innovators Far From Refuge announce the first single from their upcoming full-length album Pillars of Language : the interstellar, riff-heavy journey “Circuits II: Timelines” , out May 1, 2026 .
Fans can presave or stream here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/farfromrefuge/circuits-ii-timelines
Blurring the lines between progressive metal, metalcore, and melodic death metal, Far From Refuge have spent nearly a decade perfecting their signature blend of technical precision and melodic intensity. Winners of three NMG Awards in the Best Artist: Rock/Heavy categories, the Cambridge-based quartet delivers music that’s as thoughtful as it is powerful—whether tearing through a live set or crafting intricate studio compositions.
“It feels like Circuits II: Timelines has been years in the making,” says vocalist Suran Jayathilaka. “As we meet up again with the cosmic interloper from Circuits, we embark on an intergalactic sonic journey!”
Produced, mixed, and mastered by Oz Craggs at Hidden Track Studios, and featuring album artwork by True Spilt Milk , Pillars of Language promises to take listeners on a journey through music, fantasy, gaming, and sci-fi inspiration.
Lineup:
Suran Jayathilaka – Vocals
Joél Sutherland – Guitar / Vocals
Matt Poskitt – Bass / Vocals
Jules Watts – Drums
Fans of Periphery, Northlane, Linkin Park, and In Flames can expect an ambitious, melodic, and heavy listening experience, setting the tone for what’s shaping up to be a landmark 2026 release.
Presave or stream here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/farfromrefuge/circuits-ii-timelines
Press Contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com

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Contact:
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contact@farfromrefuge.com

The LA-based girl group KATSEYE functions as a grand experiment, a chance to see whether the K-pop idol model will work in the US and across the rest of the world. In some ways, it’s a tremendous success. KATSEYE have made a lot of social-media noise, and they’ve got a few genuine viral hits. They…

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Modern metalcore powerhouse THE NARRATOR returns with a striking new music video for their latest single, ‘Agnosia,’ taken from their forthcoming sophomore album Phosphor. The track further showcases the band’s evolving sound and artistic depth. ‘Agnosia‘ captivates listeners from the outset with haunting clean vocals, gradually building tension before erupting into a powerful, breakdown-driven metalcore anthem, elevated by an […]

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This album concluded their transformation from symphonic-rock pioneers to synth-pop hitmakers. Continue reading…

“Back to their very best” – Metal Hammer“This is their true form” – Kerrang! British metal heavy weights CONJURER have unveiled a new live video for ‘The Searing Glow‘, recorded at their sold-out November 2025 London headline show at The Underworld. Watch: https://youtu.be/PaRMMHO6sxU The band comment: “Headlining, let alone selling out, The Underworld was one of the last milestones we had […]

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Hopeless Nation Returns With “My Curse,” A Relentless Dive Into Addiction and Inner Struggle
Montreal, QC – April 2026 – Quebec hardcore and metal veterans Hopeless Nation are back with their latest single, My Curse , dropping May 15, 2026. Following their 2025 comeback with Silverspoon and 2026’s cinematic Disaster , the track continues the band’s return from nearly a decade-long silence, confronting personal battles with addiction, self-destructive behaviors, and inner conflict.
“My Curse is about the battles people fight in silence. Addiction in all its forms can take control and slowly erase who you are. This song is a confrontation but also a reminder that no one has to face it alone,” says vocalist Frederic Marchand .
From Reunion to Relentless Grind
Hopeless Nation reunited in the summer of 2024 for a high-energy reunion show, revisiting unrecorded material from their 2014 era. That show marked the beginning of a new cycle: grinding back up from the roots while staying true to their hardcore and metal ethos.
Scene Credibility You Can Feel
The band members are stalwarts of the Quebec metal and hardcore scene. Louis-Simon Bellerose fronts punk hardcore legends Genetic Error , while Steve DC and Guy Provencher represented Canada in Europe after winning the Wacken Battle of the Bands with Strigampire in 2024. With over 250 live shows to their name, Hopeless Nation proves their commitment to the scene isn’t just words—it’s blood, sweat, and amps.
Live Performance Rituals
Known for sweat-soaked, no-backing-track performances, Hopeless Nation brings every show to life with intense crowd interaction, relentless headbanging, chair-throwing, and immersive visual projections. Each concert becomes a ritual, leaving audiences drained and exhilarated in equal measure.
Legacy & Homage
The new material honors former members Jonathan Houle (bass & guitar, 2012–2014, 2024) and Maxime Dupont (rhythm guitar, 1998–2014). Their creative contributions shaped the band’s sound, and My Curse serves as both a tribute and continuation of that legacy.
Musically , the track blends groove-driven modern metal with hardcore intensity. Dark, oppressive atmospheres are punctuated with heavy riffs, sharp rhythmic shifts, and sustained tension—sonic reflections of the battles fought within.
The music video takes a stripped-down, practical approach, foregoing AI visuals for projection, minimalistic staging, and stroboscopic lighting. Repeating staircases, infinite loops, and disorienting projections mirror the trap of addiction and the struggle to regain control.
Produced by Jonathan Houle , with mixing and mastering by Francis Perron at Studio RadicArt, My Curse is the next step toward a new EP, pushing deeper into real human conditions with uncompromising clarity and weight.
Track Release Date: May 15, 2026 (TBC)
Genre: Modern Metal / Hardcore
Label: Independent
Management: Frédéric Marchand
Band Lineup:
Frederic Marchand – Vocals
Louis-Simon Bellerose – Lead Guitar
Guy Provencher – Rhythm Guitar
Karl Héroux Rella – Bass
Steve DC – Drums
Photo Credit: @willodoescontent

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Contact: fred@locomotive.ca