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It has been well over 30 years since the great New York indie rock trio Blonde Redhead released their debut album, and it has been just over a year since then ended their Coachella set with a powerful statement of solidarity with Palestinian people. They’re a band with a great history, and they’re ready to add to it today, as they follow their 2023 album Sit Down For Dinner with the new single “Blood Spilled.”

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Soulseller Records proudly announces the new full-length of Norway’s DEATHCULT, entitled “Cult Of The Dog“, scheduled for October 2nd 2026. Years in the making, DEATHCULT are returning with their cruel Norwegian black metal, firing the third album of their trilogy on to the world which began with “Cult of the Dragon” (2007) and “Cult of the […]

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
JONESTOWN Earn High Praise from Sweden Rock Magazine for Ambitious Debut Album Promise of Enlightenment
Stockholm Heavy Metal Veterans Recognized for Their Progressive, Punk-Infused Thrash Attack and Monumental 75-Minute Heavy Metal Debut
Stockholm, Sweden – Swedish heavy metal veterans Jonestown continue to make waves with their long-awaited debut album Promise of Enlightenment , earning a feature review in the latest issue of Sweden Rock Magazine , featuring Lex Legion on the cover.
Reviewer Jonas Wettmark praised Jonestown’s ambition, musicianship, and fearless approach to songwriting , highlighting the band’s ability to blend classic heavy metal foundations with progressive complexity and punk-driven aggression .
Describing Promise of Enlightenment as “a mammoth record with a 75-minute runtime,” Sweden Rock Magazine highlighted the album’s massive scope and noted that Jonestown’s sound combines elements of traditional metal, progressive metal, and punk influences , while frequently calling back to the golden era of 1980s Metallica .
“Sometimes it borders on thrash metal and often recalls 1980s Metallica (especially their second through fourth albums),” wrote Wettmark, praising the band’s ability to embrace classic metal influences while forging their own unique identity.
The review also recognized Jonestown’s technical ability , dynamic songwriting , and impressive musicianship, highlighting the band’s constant shifts in tempo, rhythm, and arrangement .
“The Stockholmers are no strangers to tempo and rhythm changes . They also flex their technical and instrumental muscles .”
Featuring Einar Svensson (vocals, guitar, keys) , Jacob Zetterberg (lead guitar) , Linus Larsén (bass, backing vocals) , and Johan Hambring (drums, backing vocals) , Jonestown have crafted a debut album that showcases years of dedication, evolution, and refinement.
Released independently on May 29, 2026 , Promise of Enlightenment delivers nine original compositions alongside two bonus cover tracks, including the Ramones classic “Wart Hog” and Nirvana’s “Breed,” creating a diverse and unpredictable journey through thrash metal, classic heavy metal, and progressive songwriting .
Recorded at Studio for Nations in Stockholm , produced by Linus Larsén , with co-production and engineering by Daniel Jedrzejewski , and mixed and mastered by Sebastian Has , Promise of Enlightenment represents the culmination of nearly two decades of heavy metal songwriting, perseverance, and dedication .
For fans of Metallica, Anthrax, Dream Theater , and adventurous underground heavy metal that refuses to follow the expected path, Jonestown’s debut album is an essential listen.
Grab a copy of the issue here: https://swedenrockmagazine.com/srm-62026/949

Listen to Promise of Enlightenment now:
Bandcamp:
https://jonestownsweden.bandcamp.com/
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3yvHYLJvu19quFYSkOOBNf
Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/jonestown/1884778060

Söderköping-based progressive death/doom metal act MYLINGEN has released the physical version of the new album “Det Inre Mörkret” on July 16th, following the digital version released on July 3rd. The new album, available as 12” vinyl and CD, can be ordered at the following link: https://tinyurl.com/2b5c5fx5 Stream the full album on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/mr2yac6k Alternatively, you can stream/download it on Bandcamp: https://tinyurl.com/58rw8kua Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/23dtesvf […]

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Earlier today, THAO announced her first new album in six years, and now Ziemba is doing the same. The Braid follows 2020’s True Romantic, and it arrives this fall. René Kladzyk returned with “The Perfect Rose” in March, and now she’s sharing the victorious opening track “The Pleasure Seekers” as the second preview.

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Since emerging in 2016, Overmono have honed a hooky strain of UK garage. Tom and Ed Russell quickly attracted respect from tastemakers: The 2021 single, “So U Kno,” was crowned Resident Advisor’s track of the year. Their 2023 full-length debut, Good Lies, elevated the stakes. From appearances at Glastonbury’s West Holts stage and O2 Brixton Academy in London to songs with Fred again.. and Lil Yachty, Overmono are blasting towards the stratosphere.

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Heavy Metallers IRONFLAME have premiered another song from their upcoming new album “Worlds To Conquer“, out on August 14th 2026 via High Roller Records. A video clip for the track “Dynasties Fall” is available here: https://youtu.be/B1lAzdHVtA0 Since the 1980s, Cleveland has always been a fertile breeding ground for great heavy metal music. Ohio-based Andrew Della Cagna […]

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Finnish cosmic black metal band Eternal Remnants have released their third single, “From the Void,” accompanied by a cinematic science-fiction music video featuring 3D environments created in Unreal Engine 5. The new track continues the band’s journey through raw black metal aggression, monumental atmospheres and existential darkness. Eternal Remnants’ characteristically cold sound is once again […]

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Hand-forged steel shields, sterling silver jewellery, and velvet banners to debut at Beyond the Gates Festival in Norway Available to order now exclusively via Down With The Most High Productions Black metal legends Emperor will release an “Emperial Collection” in collaboration with record label and creative house Down With The Most High Productions. Moving completely away from the […]

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“I do not have a brain tumor. I do not have brain cancer.”

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