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Drama Noir – Introduce New Guitarist
Greek metal formation Drama Noir shared news that after one year in service guitarist Kostas Skrompolas has been replaced with Greg Vartholomeos aka George Julius.
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Listening Now : Ben Demase â Smoking Gun


Ben Demase‘s Smoking Gun is a compelling indie rock offering that balances raw emotional intensity with memorable songwriting. Driven by expressive vocals, dynamic instrumentation, and a sense of simmering tension, the track unfolds with confidence, gradually revealing its emotional weight through powerful melodies and sharp lyrical delivery. Thereâs an authenticity at its core that makes every moment feel earned, while the polished production allows the song’s energy to hit with maximum impact. Both reflective and urgent, Smoking Gun showcases Ben Demase’s ability to craft music that resonates long after the final note fades.
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MENTAL ANGUISH Unleashes Brutal Grindcore Assault From the Buffalo and Niagara Underground New Release Out Now via CDN Records – @thebeast
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MENTAL ANGUISH Unleashes Brutal Grindcore Assault From the Buffalo and Niagara Underground
New Release Out Now via CDN Records
Purchase and stream: https://cdnrecords.com/shop/mental-anguish/
Emerging from the gritty borderlands of Niagara Falls and Buffalo, New York, Mental Anguish arrives with a no-frills, full-force grindcore attack forged from decades of underground experience and a deep refusal to dial anything down.
While the name is new to the modern extreme metal landscape, the people behind it are anything but. The members have carved their reputations in the trenches of Western New Yorkâs underground, cutting their teeth in bands like Immortal Terror, Grotesque Infection, Eternal Torment, Arsenic Disposal, and Anthropic. All that history gets funneled straight into something faster, heavier, and more merciless.
Mental Anguish operates with a simple lineup and a simple mission: destroy everything in their path.
Chris Hull delivers guttural, barked vocals that hit like a warning siren in a collapsing factory. Carl Pace carves out razor-edged guitar riffs with surgical precision. Russ Martin holds down the low end with thick, crushing bass lines. Jim Santillo turns the kit into a war zone, hammering out relentless blast beats and chaotic rhythms with zero restraint.
This is grindcore in its purest form. Fast. Ugly. Efficient. No wasted motion.
The band introduced themselves with their debut release, Demo ’24 , recorded at Watchmen Studios. Across five tracks, including “Construct of Fear,” “Perilous Grasp,” and “Whore of Babylon,” Mental Anguish laid down a statement of intent: songs that rarely stretch past two minutes but hit like they could level a city block. It is raw, unfiltered extremity captured exactly as it should be, loud, abrasive, and unapologetic.
What sets Mental Anguish apart is not just speed or heaviness, but the weight of where they come from. The Niagara and Buffalo underground has long been a breeding ground for DIY extremity, and this band carries that tradition forward without compromise. No trends. No polish. No dilution.
Just impact.
Now officially released through CDN Records, Demo ’24 is making noise throughout the underground grindcore community and beyond. Mental Anguish is poised to push deeper into the modern extreme metal landscape while staying firmly rooted in the chaos that built them. Whether in cramped basement venues or spreading through underground networks worldwide, this is a band built to overwhelm.
Western New York grind is alive, loud, and not asking permission.
And Mental Anguish is leading the charge.
OUT NOW ON CDN RECORDS
Watch the video and experience the devastation for yourself.
For fans of uncompromising, old-school grindcore delivered with modern intensity, Mental Anguish is mandatory listening.
 Follow the band at these links:
https://mentalanguish1.bandcamp.com/album/demo-24
https://cdnrecords.com/label-artists/mental-anguish/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560670433904
https://www.instagram.com/mental_anguish_grindcore/
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Raised Fist – Touring Europe In Autumn
The Swedes Raised Fist have confirmed a string of headline shows in Europe, scheduled to be executed (mainly) in October.
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IRA BLACK Enters A New Era With APOCĂLYPSEâS Debut Single âINTELL-I-GENTSâ


Mind Melting Metal Project Led By Ira Black (Vio-Lence, Lizzy Borden, Metal Church) Unveils First Glimpse Of Upcoming Full-Length Album
Created and fronted by veteran guitarist Ira Black (Vio-Lence, Metal Church, I Am Morbid, Lizzy Borden, Westfield Massacre), APOCĂLYPSE represents a bold new chapter in his career. Stepping beyond his celebrated role as a guitarist, Black takes center stage as vocalist, songwriter, and creative architect, delivering a sound that merges crushing modern metal with cinematic atmosphere and thought-provoking themes.
“INTELL-I-GENTS” serves as the band’s introduction and a statement of intent. Driven by towering riffs, industrial textures, and anthemic melodies, the song explores the growing influence of artificial intelligence, digital surveillance, and society’s increasingly complex relationship with technology. Equal parts cautionary tale and futuristic metal anthem, the track offers a glimpse into the conceptual depth that defines APOCĂLYPSE’s vision.

“INTELL-I-GENTS” Single Artwork Commenting on the incendiary new song, Black states:
“Intell-I-Gents’ is my transmission from the edge of a world quietly handing its pulse to machines, where convenience becomes consent and intelligence starts writing the rules we live by. I fused Industrial/Metal weight with Electronic pulse to mirror that tension: a human heartbeat colliding with an algorithm that never sleeps. This song isnât a warning from the future, itâs a mirror held to right now, asking whoâs really in control as we cross the line.â
The accompanying music video, directed by Vicente Cordero of Industrialism Films and co-directed by Black, brings the song’s themes to life through a striking visual narrative that reflects the tension between humanity and the rapidly evolving digital world.
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“INTELL-I-GENTS” MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wmuct_tKPgg
APOCĂLYPSE features a powerhouse lineup led by Ira Black alongside his son, guitarist Ira Black IV, whose classical training and technical prowess bring a unique dynamic to the band’s sound. Rounding out the lineup are bassist Matt Snell (formerly of Five Finger Death Punch) and drummer Lonny Pasillas (formerly of Deadsett and Kill Devil Hill). Together, the group blends decades of experience with a forward-thinking approach, crafting modern metal that is both crushingly heavy and ambitiously expansive.
Further elevating the band’s debut is acclaimed producer and mixer Kane Churko, whose work on “INTELL-I-GENTS” delivers the track’s massive sonic impact. Renowned for collaborations with Ozzy Osbourne, Five Finger Death Punch and Disturbed, Churko helps shape a sound that balances crushing heaviness with contemporary clarity and precision.
The song was then mastered by Maor Appelbaum (Rob Halford, Testament, Sabaton), whose expert touch brings additional depth, power, and polish to the final mix, ensuring “INTELL-I-GENTS” hits with maximum impact.
“INTELL-I-GENTS” is the first of several singles scheduled for release throughout the summer as APOCĂLYPSE prepares to unveil their forthcoming debut album. The ten-song record is expected to arrive across digital platforms later this year, with additional music videos, live appearances, and touring plans to be announced in the coming months.
With its combination of modern metal power, cinematic ambition, and fearless subject matter, APOCĂLYPSE emerges as a new force ready to challenge expectations and confront the future head-on.

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Listening Now : Pavy â This Summer (South Of France)


Pavy‘s This Summer (South Of France) is a breezy, feel-good hip-hop track that effortlessly captures the carefree spirit of warm days, open roads, and sun-drenched escapes. Blending smooth production with laid-back flows and an undeniable sense of wanderlust, the song radiates positivity without sacrificing lyrical substance. Its relaxed groove and vivid imagery make it an ideal soundtrack for summer adventures, while Pavy’s charismatic delivery keeps the track engaging from start to finish. Easygoing yet polished, This Summer (South Of France) is a refreshing reminder that sometimes the best music simply transports you somewhere else.
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Premiere: COLLAPSE THE SKY âWelcome/Deathâ
Collapse the Sky is a fierce five-piece metalcore band from Norwich, UK, that originally formed in 2016 from an online project between vocalist Lee Margaillan and guitarist Flynn Green. Known for their heavy riffs, atmospheric synths, and aggressive live energy, the band has built a strong underground reputation with full-length albums like Seven Eyes, Consumed, […] -
Alter Bridge im Bremer PIER 2

GroĂe Rock-Momente zum kleinen Preis im Pier 2
Bremen, 4. Juni 2026 â Es gibt Konzerte, die zeigen eindrucksvoll, warum eine Band seit mehr als zwei Jahrzehnten zu den wichtigsten Namen des modernen Hard Rock gehört. Der Auftritt von Alter Bridge im Bremer Pier 2 war genau so ein Abend. FĂŒr gerade einmal rund 55 Euro im Vorverkauf beziehungsweise etwa 60 Euro an der Abendkasse bekamen die Fans ein Konzert geboten, das in Sachen QualitĂ€t, Spielfreude und musikalischer Klasse deutlich ĂŒber vielen deutlich teureren Arena-Shows lag.

Nachdem Alter Bridge bereits vor einigen Monaten in Hamburg Station gemacht hatten, fĂŒhrte die âWhat Lies Within Tourâ nun nach Bremen. Die Hansestadt erwies sich dabei einmal mehr als perfekter Standort fĂŒr anspruchsvollen Rock. Das Pier 2 war bestens gefĂŒllt und bot den idealen Rahmen fĂŒr einen Abend, bei dem VirtuositĂ€t und groĂe Melodien im Mittelpunkt standen.
Vom Creed-Erbe zur eigenen Erfolgsgeschichte

Wer die Geschichte von Alter Bridge betrachtet, versteht schnell, warum die Band bis heute eine besondere Stellung innerhalb der Rockszene einnimmt. Nach dem Ende von Creed grĂŒndeten Gitarrist Mark Tremonti, Bassist Brian Marshall und Schlagzeuger Scott Phillips im Jahr 2004 gemeinsam mit SĂ€nger Myles Kennedy die Band Alter Bridge.
WĂ€hrend Creed vor allem den amerikanischen Post-Grunge der frĂŒhen 2000er prĂ€gten, entwickelte sich Alter Bridge schnell zu einer deutlich hĂ€rteren und technisch anspruchsvolleren Formation. MaĂgeblich dafĂŒr verantwortlich ist das auĂergewöhnliche Zusammenspiel zwischen Tremonti und Kennedy. Beide gehören zu den besten Songwritern und Gitarristen ihres Genres.

Myles Kennedy erlangte darĂŒber hinaus internationale Bekanntheit als SĂ€nger der Solo-Band von Slash. Die Zusammenarbeit mit dem ehemaligen Guns-N‘-Roses-Gitarristen brachte Kennedy zusĂ€tzlich in die erste Liga der Rockmusik. Parallel verfolgt Mark Tremonti mit seiner Band Tremonti ebenfalls Ă€uĂerst erfolgreich eigene Projekte. Trotzdem bleibt Alter Bridge fĂŒr viele Fans das HerzstĂŒck ihres musikalischen Schaffens.
Perfekte Bedingungen im Pier 2
Das Pier 2 gehört seit Jahren zu den beliebtesten Konzertlocations Norddeutschlands. Die ehemalige Hafenhalle bietet ausreichend Platz fĂŒr gut 2.800 Besucher, bleibt dabei aber angenehm nahbar. Genau diese Mischung machte den Reiz des Abends aus.

WĂ€hrend groĂe Arena-Konzerte oft Distanz zwischen Band und Publikum schaffen, wirkte der Auftritt von Alter Bridge beinahe familiĂ€r. Vom ersten Ton an war die Verbindung zwischen BĂŒhne und Fans spĂŒrbar. Bereits der Support Cardinal Black sorgte fĂŒr gute Stimmung, bevor gegen 20:20 Uhr schlieĂlich die Hauptakteure die BĂŒhne betraten.
Ein Auftakt ohne Umwege
Mit âSilent Divideâ eröffnete die Band ihr rund 95-minĂŒtiges Set und machte sofort klar, dass an diesem Abend keine Gefangenen gemacht werden wĂŒrden. Direkt danach folgten âAddicted To Painâ, âCry Of Achillesâ und âFortressâ â eine Eröffnung, die besonders langjĂ€hrige Fans begeisterte. Gerade ĂŒber Fortress freute ich mich, wie ein Schneekönig. Hier der Track aus der Royal Albert Hall.
Mark Tremonti prĂ€sentierte sich in bestechender Form. Seine Riffs kamen druckvoll und prĂ€zise aus den Lautsprechern, wĂ€hrend Myles Kennedy mit seiner auĂergewöhnlichen Stimme erneut unter Beweis stellte, warum er zu den besten RocksĂ€ngern seiner Generation zĂ€hlt. Besonders beeindruckend war die Leichtigkeit, mit der Kennedy selbst anspruchsvollste Passagen meisterte. Egal ob kraftvolle Rockhymnen oder gefĂŒhlvolle Balladen â seine Stimme blieb jederzeit souverĂ€n.
Zwischen HĂ€rte und Emotion

Die groĂe StĂ€rke von Alter Bridge liegt seit jeher im Wechselspiel aus harten GitarrenwĂ€nden und emotionalen Melodien. Genau das zeigte sich auch in Bremen.
WĂ€hrend Songs wie âBurn It Downâ, âMetalingusâ oder âIsolationâ das Publikum in Bewegung versetzten, sorgten âBroken Wingsâ, âWatch Over Youâ und âGhost Of Days Gone Byâ fĂŒr die emotionalen Höhepunkte des Abends. Gerade bei âWatch Over Youâ verwandelte sich das Pier 2 in einen riesigen Chor. Die anwesenden Fans sangen jede Zeile mit und fĂŒr einen Moment rĂŒckte die Band fast in den Hintergrund.

Die Setlist des Abends
Alter Bridge prÀsentierten in Bremen folgende Songs:
- Silent Divide
- Addicted To Pain
- Cry Of Achilles
- Fortress
- Playing Aces
- Burn It Down
- Open Your Eyes
- Broken Wings
- Watch Over You
- Ghost Of Days Gone By
- Tested And Able
- Rise Today
- Metalingus
- Blackbird (Zugabe)
- Isolation (Zugabe)
Besonders âBlackbirdâ sorgte fĂŒr GĂ€nsehaut. Der Song zĂ€hlt seit Jahren zu den gröĂten Kompositionen der Band und wurde auch in Bremen frenetisch gefeiert. Das anschlieĂende âIsolationâ setzte schlieĂlich den perfekten Schlusspunkt unter einen hochklassigen Konzertabend.
Mehr als nur eine Rockshow

Was Alter Bridge von vielen anderen Bands unterscheidet, ist die Tatsache, dass hier vier Musiker auf der BĂŒhne stehen, die nicht allein auf Nostalgie setzen. Trotz ihrer langen Karriere wirken die Songs frisch und relevant. Die Spielfreude ist unverĂ€ndert hoch, die technische QualitĂ€t beeindruckend und die Verbindung zu den Fans authentisch.
Das Konzert in Bremen zeigte eindrucksvoll, warum Alter Bridge auch mehr als zwanzig Jahre nach ihrer GrĂŒndung zu den wichtigsten Hard-Rock-Bands der Gegenwart gehören. Wer an diesem Abend im Pier 2 dabei war, bekam ein Konzert auf Weltklasse-Niveau geboten â zu einem Preis, fĂŒr den man bei manch anderer Produktion kaum noch einen Sitzplatz in den hinteren Reihen erhĂ€lt.
Und zum Thema Bier: Das gab es in entspannten 15 Sekunden, nahezu perfekt gezapft!
Fazit

Alter Bridge lieferten in Bremen eine nahezu perfekte Mischung aus musikalischer PrĂ€zision, emotionaler Tiefe und klassischer Rock-Energie. Das Pier 2 bot den passenden Rahmen fĂŒr einen Abend, bei der die Band sich mit Blick auf die Auftritte bei Rock am Ring und Rock im Park richtig warm spielte. .
Wer die Band zuletzt in Hamburg gesehen hatte, bekam zwar eine Ă€hnliche Ausrichtung der Show, konnte sich aber erneut von der auĂergewöhnlichen QualitĂ€t dieser Formation ĂŒberzeugen. FĂŒr alle anderen war Bremen der Beweis, dass Alter Bridge auch 2026 zu den stĂ€rksten Live-Bands der internationalen Rockszene gehören.
Danke fĂŒrÂŽs Lesen! Punkt!
Der Beitrag Alter Bridge im Bremer PIER 2 erschien zuerst auf Live, laut, legendÀr!.
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Gooseberry – Go Fish
Gooseberry is a trio from Brooklyn, New York, mixing alternative rock, indie, and blues creates a distinct sound in each of their songs. The band comprises Asa Daniels (guitar, vocals), Evin Rossington (drums), and Will Hammond (bass).
The band describe their new song: “Go Fish is about realizing a few more years have got behind you than you rememberedâi.e., turning 30 and finding out the hard way that your mind and your body operate differently than they did in the carefree days of your twenties. Thereâs still a burning fire, but the blaze has changed in color. Thinking too hard about the passage of time inevitably leads to thoughts of nostalgia and yearning for simpler times, like the perfect youth that your memory sanitizes as it drifts further from your present.”
I love the grunge vibes, the sharp guitars (great riffs!), the punchy vocals, the change of dynamics (very creative and solid rhythm section), the band’s performance, and the production, absolutely perfect for the genre. If you are into grunge, no way you won’t like Go Fish. Give it a go by clicking on the Spotify player below and follow Gooseberry on social media as well, if you like what you hear.https://instagram.com/gooseberryband
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Torpor (POL) – Share New Track
“Armoured Skeleton”, the second advance single from Torpor (POL)‘s forthcoming studio album Dungeon Descent, has surfaced online.
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