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From his guest-filled new album “The Singularity: Ekleipsis”.

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Swedish progressive metal veterans Evergrey have released “The Burning Flame”, the final single from their upcoming fifteenth studio album, Architects Of A New Weave, which arrives on June 5 through Napalm Records.

The new track features a guest appearance from Dark Tranquillity, The Halo Effect, Grand Cadaver, and Cemetery Skyline vocalist Mikael Stanne, whose voice blends seamlessly with that of Evergrey frontman Tom S. Englund. Accompanied by an official music video, “The Burning Flame” showcases the band’s signature mix of melody, atmosphere and progressive heaviness while introducing a fresh dynamic through the pairing of two of Gothenburg’s most recognizable metal voices.

The release comes just ahead of a major opportunity for Evergrey, who will join Iron Maiden as special guests for two dates on the legendary band’s Run For Your Lives World Tour.

Discussing the new song, Tom S. Englund said: “We’re truly excited to release our new single, ‘A Burning Flame,’ featuring our friend and respected colleague Mikael Stanne. It’s an absolute honor to have him lend his voice to an Evergrey song. For us, this is the heart and soul of being a musician—building meaningful connections that reach new hearts through music. Every guest we’ve welcomed over the years has expanded our universe in the most beautiful ways, opening the door to new listeners and deepening the journey we all share. It’s a privilege we never take lightly.

“A Burning Flame” is a powerful, catchy duet shaped by genuine mutual inspiration. Mikael and I let each other’s melodies guide the next lines, allowing the song to grow into a seamless, ever-flowing river of emotion. To me, it feels like a dark yet profoundly beautiful conversation—raw, honest, and full of life.”

The band’s new album, Architects Of A New Weave, presented a unique challenge when it came to selecting singles, according to Englund.

“We’ve literally never had this much trouble picking singles. And honestly? That’s the best problem we could possibly have. Every song on this record is fighting to be the one you hear first—because we poured everything into making an album we’re flat-out obsessed with. Like always there are no fillers, no compromises, just twelve tracks we’re stupidly proud of and will be for the rest of our lives. Pre-order the album now and join the weave!”

The album features key tracks including “The World is on Fire”, “Leaving The Emptiness”, “Heaven”, “The Prophecy”, and the title track “Architects Of The New Weave”. Later in the record, Mikael Stanne joins Tom S. Englund on “A Burning Flame”, adding another dimension to the album’s emotional and musical depth.

Architects Of A New Weave was produced by Tom S. Englund and Vikram Shankar, while mixing duties were handled by Adam “Nolly” Getgood. Pre-order Architects Of A New Weave here.

Several expanded editions of the album will also be available. Bonus material includes the tracks “Heights” and “One Heart”, an album version of the 2025 standalone single “OXYGEN!”, a demo recording of “Longing”, instrumental versions of “Leaving The Emptiness” and the two new bonus tracks, plus a live rendition of “Falling From The Sun” from Theories Of Emptiness. The package also includes a continuation of “Ominous” from A Heartless Portrait (The Orphean Testament).

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With “The Burning Flame,” Swedish progressive metal masters EVERGREY share the last single from their upcoming fifteenth album, Architects Of A New Weave, which releases this Friday, June 5, 2026, via Napalm Records. On “The Burning Flame,” Frontman Tom S. Englund is joined by fellow Gothenburg icon Mikael Stanne (Dark Tranquillity, The Halo Effect, Grand Cadaver, Cemetery Skyline) in vocal duties, and […]

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On his 77th birthday, legendary keyboardist Rick Wakeman has revealed plans for a major UK tour in early 2027. Joined by the English Rock Ensemble, Rick Wakeman will hit the road for The Wizard Of Prog – Ultimate Highlights Concert Tour, running throughout February and March.

Since reforming The English Rock Ensemble in 2022, Rick Wakeman has steadily expanded the scope of the band’s live performances. What began with two sold-out nights at London’s Palladium evolved into the successful The Return Of The Caped Crusader Parts 1 and 2 tours, helping establish the current lineup as one of the strongest in his long career.

The upcoming trek will be the longest UK tour undertaken by the band to date. The run begins in Brighton on February 17 and continues through Poole, Bristol, Cardiff, Ipswich, Manchester, Edinburgh, Gateshead, Sheffield, Liverpool, Folkestone, Oxford, Southend, London, Birmingham and York before wrapping up in Leicester on March 12. Tickets are available here.

Unlike previous tours that centered around a complete album performance, this show will draw from across Rick Wakeman‘s extensive catalog. Fans can expect selections from landmark releases including Journey To The Centre Of The Earth and The Myths & Legends Of King Arthur & The Knights Of The Round Table, along with material from his solo career and music recorded with Yes. A number of surprises are also planned for the setlist.

The touring lineup remains unchanged from 2025’s Return Of The Caped Crusader Part 2 tour. Alongside Rick Wakeman, the band features Jesse Smith on lead vocals, Adam Wakeman on keyboards, guitars, and backing vocals, Dave Colquhoun on guitars and backing vocals, Lee Pomeroy on bass and backing vocals, Adam Falkner on drums, and backing vocalists Sara Davey, Jo Goldsmith-Eteson, and Jo Marshall.

Fans attending the shows can expect a career-spanning performance covering more than five decades of music. According to Rick Wakeman, the upcoming run carries special significance.

“All tours are special, but this one is really very special,” Rick promises. “I can’t exactly tell you why, but trust me… it is!”

In addition to the tour announcement, Rick Wakeman is preparing to release his definitive autobiography, The Wizard Of Prog, later this year. The book chronicles the highs, lows, comebacks and excesses of his remarkable career and is scheduled for publication on October 29, 2026. Pre-orders are available now.

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It will be awhile before we hear album #9 though.

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In an exclusive interview with Loaded Radio, Castle Rat mastermind Riley Pinkerton revealed that a massive, multi-year Type O Negative obsession has completely taken over the creative direction of the band’s highly anticipated new album. The frontwoman broke down her deep reverence for Peter Steele’s complex vulnerability, why “Love You to Death” stands as the ultimate metal masterpiece, and how these heavy gothic-doom soundscapes are fundamentally shaping the next era of the Brooklyn outfit.

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“My Favorite Band of All Time”: The Sonic Shift Gearing Up

The gatekeepers of the realm are expanding their territory, and they are channeling the gods of gothic doom to do it. Speaking exclusively with Loaded Radio, Castle Rat leader Riley Pinkerton pulled back the curtain on the creative mindset guiding their upcoming material, making it clear that a specific Brooklyn legacy has hijacked her writing process.

“I’ve been on a huge Type O Negative kick for like the past two years,” Pinkerton reveals. “My favorite band of all time, dude. Seriously. And that’s definitely majorly on the next album mood board right now. That’s the direction we’re headed.”

While Castle Rat’s signature aesthetic is heavily steeped in high-fantasy medieval lore, transitioning into a darker, more melancholic environment makes flawless thematic sense. The band is fresh off an explosive wave of touring momentum—including their massive, recently announced “Summon the Beasts” headlining tour with Unto Others—but Pinkerton admits that creating under the shadow of Peter Steele brings an undeniable level of psychological pressure.

“I always feel I’m like… I’ve said it a couple of times in interviews and I’m like, what if we don’t deliver? But you know, it’s always going to be through the lens or through the filter of Castle Rat. It’s going to, you know, no one can be a Type O Negative. No one should even try, but as an influence, it’s great.”

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The Vulnerability of “Love You to Death”

During the exclusive clip, Loaded Radio posed a compelling hypothetical scenario: If the surviving members of Type O Negative staged a tribute concert to Peter Steele and called upon the Rat Queen to step up to the microphone, would she accept the mantle?

“I mean, yeah, absolutely. Yeah. What a daunting, yes,” Pinkerton smiles.

When pressed on which track from the goth-metal icons’ catalog she would choose to front, Pinkerton pointed directly to the October Rust crown jewel.

*”I’m such a sucker for ‘Love You to Death.’ It’s the perfect song. When the piano comes in, it’s just… I melt every time. And the ending of it is so… that’s the thing that really grabs me and moves me. You’ve got Peter Steele, who’s just like this black stallion of a human being, like 6-foot-8, long luscious hair, piercing green eyes. And he’s like, ‘I’m going to love you to death.’ And you’re like, ‘Yeah, you are. Absolutely.’

But then the ending refrain being like, ‘Am I good enough? Am I good enough for you?’ That twist at the end always just like wrecks me where I’m just like, oh, what a real, what a real, real thing.”

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About Castle Rat

Formed in Brooklyn, New York, Castle Rat is a conceptual traditional doom metal band that treats the live stage as an interactive theatrical battlefield. Led by Riley Pinkerton as The Rat Queen, the band performs in full stylized armor, enacting an ongoing high-fantasy narrative against their arch-nemesis, The Rat Reaperess. Musically blending heavy, old-school riffs reminiscent of Black Sabbath and Candlemass with ethereal vocal hooks, the band released their critically acclaimed sophomore full-length The Bestiary via Loma Vista Recordings, quickly establishing themselves as one of the most visually stunning and rapidly ascending forces in the modern heavy underground.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ Block)

Q: Is the new Castle Rat album a Type O Negative tribute album?

A: No. While Riley Pinkerton confirms that Type O Negative is the primary sonic and emotional influence on the upcoming record’s mood board, the material will remain completely original and delivered strictly through the signature creative filter of Castle Rat.

Q: When does the next Castle Rat album come out?

A: An official release date has not yet been finalized. The upcoming project follows their highly successful late-2025 sophomore record, The Bestiary.

Q: What is Riley Pinkerton’s favorite Type O Negative song?

A: Pinkerton revealed to Loaded Radio that her favorite track is “Love You to Death” from the 1996 masterpiece October Rust, citing the emotional vulnerability of the song’s ending refrain as its most powerful element.

Q: Is Castle Rat currently on tour?

A: Castle Rat recently finalized the dates for their massive fall headlining campaign, the “Summon the Beasts Tour,” which will feature direct support from Unto Others and Wraith Knight across North America this September and October.

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TL;DR: The Quick Breakdown

• The Sonic Blueprint: Riley Pinkerton confirms Type O Negative is the primary pillar on the mood board for the next Castle Rat album.
• Peter Steele’s Dichotomy: Pinkerton analyzes the devastating lyrical twist at the end of “Love You to Death,” highlighting the emotional insecurity behind Steele’s imposing 6-foot-8 stature.
• The Dream Tribute: If the surviving members of Type O Negative ever stage a tribute show, the Rat Queen gives a “daunting yes” to fronting the performance.
• On the Horizon: This creative evolution follows the band’s massive, recently announced “Summon the Beasts” headlining tour sweeping North America this fall.

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What do you think about Castle Rat shifting into a gothic, Type O Negative-inspired direction for their next album? Can anyone truly capture the magic of Peter Steele’s vulnerability? Let us know your thoughts and your favorite Type O track in the comments section below!

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(Our DGR makes a rare (for him) foray into sludge/doom territory with the following review of a new album by the Nebraska crew Weaving Shadows, which they released in April of this year.) Two things that have always been difficult to write about in this corner of the internet sewer: one, doom metal as a […]

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Unfortunately, your Stereogum staff is not at Primavera Sound in Barcelona this year as we were last year. (It was amazing.) Fortunately, we can join the rest of you in streaming all the action live for free. The fest has partnered with Amazon Music to broadcast a selection of nearly 40 performances live from Parc del Fòrum via Prime Video, the Amazon Music app, and Amazon Music’s official Twitch channels.

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Judas Priest have unveiled four additional visualizer videos tied to their upcoming compilation The Best Of Judas Priest, which arrives on June 19 through Sony Music. The release gathers material from across the band’s long career, highlighting the songs that helped establish them as one of heavy metal’s most influential acts.

The collection spans more than five decades of music from Judas Priest, a band that has played a major role in shaping both the sound and visual identity of heavy metal. With more than 50 million albums sold worldwide and over 2.5 billion streams across their catalog, their legacy continues to resonate with fans across generations.

Among the featured tracks are fan favorites such as “Breaking The Law,” “You’ve Got Another Thing Coming,” “Electric Eye,” “Turbo Lover” and “Painkiller.” Together, the songs provide a snapshot of the band’s evolution while showcasing some of the recordings that became cornerstones of the genre.

Designed to appeal to both newcomers and longtime followers, The Best Of Judas Priest serves as an accessible introduction to the band’s catalog while also offering a concise overview of their most recognizable material.

In addition to the compilation release, Judas Priest will remain active on the live front throughout the summer with a series of European performances. The band is also scheduled to appear at the Bloodstock festival in the U.K. on August 9, followed by a headline concert at the Eventim Apollo in Hammersmith on September 21.

Fans can also look forward to The Ballad Of Judas Priest, a new documentary directed by Tom Morello and Sam Dunn. The film recently premiered at the Berlin Film Festival and offers an in-depth look at the band’s extensive career. Its wider release is expected later this year.

You can now pre-order the collection here.

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