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Justin K. Broadrick, the vocalist and guitarist of industrial metal pioneers Godflesh, has announced that the band will no longer perform live. This follows a recent major surgery, which has left the musician feeling that he can no longer perform the vocal style Godflesh requires. He also confirmed that a new album, "Decay," will be released later … Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Kaeck Stormkvlt has been remastered by Zwaertgevegt Productions and released on vinyl for diehard metal fanatics to appreciate an even fuller sound.

You can find the mailorder page here where you can secure your copy. Remember this is not for normies and they will panic if you start describing it.

Invisible hand

Optical illusion driven by the man

Like a rose don’t be so close 

The “invisible hand” is one of the most enduring metaphors in modern philosophy and economics. Coined by the Scottish thinker Adam Smith, the phrase describes the unseen forces that guide markets and human behavior—an abstract power that shapes outcomes without revealing itself directly. For Los Angeles experimental outfit LOCH, that idea becomes something more symbolic: a meditation on perception, manipulation, and the strange systems that quietly govern our lives.

That philosophical idea takes on a tangible form in their live session for “The Invisible Hand”, filmed at Machinehouse Audio by Alex Blocher and styled by John Rojas’ Sound & Space. Here, the band occupies a haze-lit room that feels at once like a rehearsal space and a surreal museum tableau.

Bathed in opposing washes of amber red and cold blue light, the band performs in a semicircle on a patterned rug surrounded by classical busts, pedestals, and sculptural fragments. The setting evokes the uncanny quiet of a gallery after hours, where objects watch silently, and meaning hangs suspended in the air.

At the center stands vocalist Kristine Nevrose, initially concealed beneath a shimmering white veil that drapes over her head and shoulders like a ghostly shroud. As the music begins, she approaches the microphone slowly, lifting the fabric in deliberate gestures that blur the line between ritual and performance. Her voice emerges with hypnotic intensity—part invocation, part confrontation.

Around her, the band locks into a dense and ritualistic groove. Nathan Valle’s guitar cuts through the haze with angular urgency, Andrew Valle’s bass pulses steadily beneath dim sculptural lighting, and Oscar Ruvalcaba’s drums echo through the studio walls. Meanwhile, Martin Chapman recreates the track’s electronic textures through guitar effects rather than backing tracks, lending the performance a tactile and volatile energy.

The visual concept draws inspiration from The Belly of an Architect by filmmaker Peter Greenaway, whose fascination with classical imagery and spatial composition echoes throughout the set design. Marble figures and disembodied limbs appear beside amplifiers and drum kits, soft orange lamps glowing like watchful eyes.

Throughout the performance, Nevrose moves between concealment and revelation—veiled, unveiled, then draped again in flowing white fabric that spreads outward like wings as she gestures into the air. The camera drifts between statues, instruments, and performers, reinforcing the tension between human presence and sculptural stillness.

The result is a live video that feels both raw and ceremonial: a performance that captures the immediacy of a band playing together in a room while framing it with imagery that echoes the song’s themes of illusion, perception, and unseen influence.

Watch the live session for LOCH’s “The Invisible Hand” below:

LOCH is a band from Los Angeles, California, consisting of members Kristine Nevrose, Nathan Valle, Andrew Valle, Oscar Ruvalcaba, and Martin Chapman. The project began as an idea between brothers Nathan Valle and Andrew Valle, who first recorded music together in Whittier, California, using drum samples and electronics before expanding the lineup into a full band.

The group’s members come from a wide cross-section of Los Angeles underground scenes. Nevrose previously played in The Tissues, Flaamingos, and the hardcore outfit S.O.H., while drummer Oscar Ruvalcaba has worked with Flaamingos, Persona, La Ghost, and SoSoso, and currently also performs with the psych legends The Warlocks and In Covert. Bassist Andrew Valle has been involved with The Jancos, Shoebox Blue, and Radio Temple, and now plays with Mi Mellow Dia. Guitarist Nathan Valle previously performed in the live techno duo 138 and runs the techno label Counterpoint Ltd, while Martin Chapman fronts the band Folded Kite.

Their sound merges post-punk, industrial, avant-garde noise, krautrock, and psychedelic rock into something fluid and exploratory. Influences range from Public Image Ltd., The Pop Group, Gang of Four, Neu!, Throbbing Gristle, and Laurie Anderson to thinkers such as Carl Jung, Alan Watts, Bill Hicks, and bell hooks. Cinematic inspiration includes David Lynch, Andrei Tarkovsky, Wong Kar-Wai, Stanley Kubrick, and more.

For LOCH, the goal is simple: open canvas music with no rules.

The Invisible Hand is the title track from LOCH’s six-track release of the same name. Listen below and order the album here.

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Last month, Metric and Broken Social Scene announced a tour together along with new albums. Metric shared “Victim Of Luck” from Romanticize The Dive, and today they’re back with another preview called “Time Is A Bomb.” “Say what you want about the wellness boom, I think it’s a natural response to the unrelenting awareness we…

The post Metric – “Time Is A Bomb” appeared first on Stereogum.

Iconic metal festival to relaunch in Birmingham before heading to North America, with plans to spotlight new talent.

The post SHARON OSBOURNE Confirms Ozzfest 2027 For Birmingham & North America appeared first on Metal Injection.

Hernia surgery and long-term health concerns bring the band’s touring era to a close, though new albums are still on the way.

The post JUSTIN K. BROADRICK Announces End Of GODFLESH Live Performances, Final Music Incoming appeared first on Metal Injection.

Last night, St. Vincent played the 280-cap venue Little Saint in Healdsburg, California with her keyboardist Rachel Eckroth. Her setlist included a bunch of covers, including a solo take on Jeff Buckley’s 1994 track “Grace.”

The post Watch St. Vincent Cover Jeff Buckley’s “Grace” At Intimate Sonoma County Show appeared first on Stereogum.

A new update was shared on the latest episode of ‘The Osbournes’ podcast.

The post Sharon Osbourne Has Plans For ‘Ozzfest’ To Hit Birmingham, UK & The United States In 2027 appeared first on Theprp.com.

“Godflesh live ended the day of my surgery…”

The post Justin K. Broadrick Forced To Retire From Touring With Godflesh Following Recent Abdominal Surgery appeared first on Theprp.com.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Riftpatrol Debuts Powerful New Single “I DO” Blending Cinematic Atmosphere with Symphonic Metal Emotion
Release Date: March 1, 2026
Genre: Symphonic Metal
For Fans Of: Nightwish , Sirenia , Within Temptation
Stream: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/djneonnights/i-do
A new voice in modern heavy music has arrived. Riftpatrol officially unveils their debut vocal single, “I DO,” released March 1, 2026, marking the first chapter of a project built on the collision of musical worlds and emotional contrasts.
Riftpatrol is not a conventional band in the traditional sense. Instead, it is a deliberately crafted project designed to merge modern alternative and metal production with cinematic soundscapes and unpredictable dynamics. The result is a sonic experience that moves between precision and chaos, heaviness and melody, intimacy and explosive release.
At the core of Riftpatrol’s creative philosophy lies the concept of duality. Different voices, languages, and perspectives intersect throughout the music, creating layers of expression rather than limitations. English vocals blend with Japanese lines, while other languages may appear whenever they serve the emotional direction of the song. In the Riftpatrol universe, language is not a barrier. It is another instrument.
The project explores themes of inner tension and emotional escalation. Mood swings, self reflection, and the moment someone chooses to cross a line all play a role in the stories Riftpatrol tells. These songs capture the fragile balance between control and losing control, revealing the human struggle to contain feelings that were never meant to stay restrained.
“I DO,” the project’s first vocal release, stands as one of the most personal pieces in the upcoming catalog. Created in collaboration with vocalist Greta Personeni and producer Chris Clancy , the track explores a universal but deeply intimate idea: the rare presence of someone who stands beside you through every possible situation.
Musically, the song blends modern alternative rock textures with cinematic atmosphere and symphonic elements. It moves between quiet vulnerability and soaring melodic intensity, allowing the vocals to carry the emotional weight of the story while the instrumentation builds an expansive sonic landscape.
At its heart, “I DO” is a song about loyalty and unconditional support. Rather than focusing on grand romantic gestures, the track highlights the quiet strength of simply being there for someone when everything else falls apart. It tells the story of finding the one person who remains through doubt, chaos, and change.
The collaboration between Greta Personeni’s expressive vocal performance and Chris Clancy’s polished production gives the track both emotional intimacy and modern clarity. Combined with Riftpatrol’s cinematic songwriting approach, “I DO” delivers a sound that feels both deeply personal and universally relatable.
With a strong visual identity, a clear narrative direction, and music that intentionally dissolves boundaries between scenes and styles, Riftpatrol positions itself as a project pushing modern heavy music into new territory.
Release Information
Artist: Riftpatrol
Single: I DO
Release Date: March 1, 2026
Genre: Symphonic Metal
Producer: Chris Clancy

Connect: 
https://www.instagram.com/riftpatrol/
Contact: riftpatrol@gmail.com