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Apokalyps 1618 has been set as the official title of the newly announced record by the German black metal band Horn. Due on June 5th 2026 via Northern Silence Productions, it was mixed and mastered by Markus Stock at Klangschmiede Studio E. For a preview, you can listen to the title track via Black Metal Promotion’s YouTube channel.
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Iconic Norwegian artist Mortiis presents a Claudio Marino-directed music video to the title track of his upcoming new album Ghosts Of Europa, featuring Sarah Jezebel Deva, Laurie Ann Haus and Tangerine Dream‘s Thorsten Quaeschning. The LP comes out on June 21st, 2026 via Prophecy Productions.
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HOKKA return with a powerful new chapter in their unfolding musical saga. The warrior and the sensai — Joel Hokka (ex-Blind Channel) and Pauli Rantasalmi (ex-The Rasmus) — continue their journey with the release of the gripping new single ‘Blackbird’.

Taken from the upcoming album VIA MISERIA IV, set for release on April 24 via Nuclear Blast Records, ‘Blackbird’ delivers another intense and emotionally charged installment in the project’s evolving narrative. Driven by haunting melodies and cinematic production, the track dives also a bit deeper into the heavier side of the band.

Accompanied by a striking new cinematic video, ‘Blackbird’ continues the storyline introduced in the previous singles, expanding the visual and emotional world of HOKKA. The song builds with relentless energy before soaring into a powerful chorus that hits straight to the heart.

With ‘Blackbird’, HOKKA once again blend storytelling, atmosphere, and raw emotion — offering a glimpse into the dramatic universe that awaits on VIA MISERIA IV.

Check out the video for ‘Blackbird’:
https://youtu.be/L1XcnuEbqxM

Listen to ‘Blackbird’ on all platforms:
https://hokka.bfan.link/blackbird

Pre-order VIA MISERIA IV:
https://hokka.bfan.link/via-miseria-iv

Joel Hokka comments on the song: “‘Blackbird’ is the latest single from the upcoming debut album “Via Miseria IV”. This track shows the heavier side of HOЖA. With a riff influenced by the very roots of heavy metal and melodies echoing from the Nordic darkness, this track serves as a perfect introduction to the debut album. Revenge with love, enjoy!”

Tracklist:
01. Blackbird
02. In The Darkness
03. Death By Cupid’s Arrow
04. Via Miseria
05. Heart said No
06. Bon Apetit
07. Murder Ballad
08. Angels Fall
09. Serpent’s Song
10. Kiss From A Rose

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Jed Gordon, brother of the Australian metal band’s drummer Ben Gordon, recently pleaded guilty to having sex with a 15-year-old girl when he was in his early 20s

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NEW SINGLE & VIDEO FOR THE TITLE TRACK RELEASED!

“The old school never gets old” Fenriz

In a year marking the 40th anniversary of their initial formation, under the moniker Black Death, 2026 sees the return of the imperishable Norwegian duo and influential genre legends Fenriz and Nocturno Culto and their new studio album Pre-Historic Metal, set for release on May 8th via Peaceville Records.

Following swiftly on from the recently released The Fist in the Face of God boxset covering the band’s revered early Black Metal period, it is time for the Norwegian riff-meisters to emerge from their caves once more, for their new opus of high calibre old metal, under the banner of Pre-Historic Metal.

As Fenriz himself proclaims of the title’s symbolic origin, “Prehistoric is a loose term. I just figure it’s our VIBE, our take on things and it’s more a statement that we use old style to create something new”.

Video created by Matthew Vickerstaff

WATCH THE VIDEO FOR THE TITLE TRACK “PRE-HISTORIC METAL” HERE

STREAM/DOWNLOAD THE SINGLE ON DIGITAL SERVICES HERE

A continuation of 2024’s stellar ‘It Beckons Us All’, ‘Pre-Historic Metal’ is a ferocious slab of primal epics & gargantuan riffs with organic sound, graced with the ever-present permeating spirit of the 70s and 80s. This next chapter in Darkthrone’s unyielding saga presents a vast odyssey through the sonic landscapes of Thrash, Black, Heavy and Doom Metal and, adorned with a punishing and “in your face” guitar presence, Darkthrone stirs the cauldron of savage creativity with a nod to the writing methods which were indicative of their earlier works of the late 80s, but with a more refined craft.

Summarizing what the album represents, Fenriz explains: “It means that we are metal. With very loud guitars. “Frightfully barbaric but not without finesse”, I call it. We collaborated in the studio more than ever, who’s playing what is still in a purple haze, but last but not least it was a sort of hardening of the arteries – we decided to tighten the tourniquet and do 8 effective songs brimming with riffs instead of the airy plodding we so much enjoy usually”.

Pre-Historic Metal was recorded at Chaka Khan Studios, Oslo, with production work conducted by Ole Øvstedal, Silje Høgevold & Mads Luis. Mastering was carried out by Jack Control at Enormous Door, and Maor Appelbaum Mastering.

Pre-Historic Metal – Track listing:
1. They Found One Of My Graves (05:17)
2. Pre-Historic Metal (04:19)
3. Siberian Thaw (06:45)
4. Deeply Rooted (04:58)
5. The Dry Wells Of Hell (06:12)
6. So I Marched To The Sunken Empire (03:21)
7. Eat Eat Eat Your Pride (04:51)
8. Eon 4 (05:24)

Pre-Historic Metal will be released on 8^th May on these formats:
Pre-orders are available now

• A Deluxe box set special edition featuring:
  • Exclusive splatter 180gm heavyweight vinyl with gatefold sleeve & exclusive alternate cover artwork by Maciej Kamuda.
  • Exclusive cassette edition.
  • CD edition.
  • Booklet including an interview by Harald Fossberg on the making of ‘Pre-Historic Metal’.
  • 2 posters  

• LP on black & white splatter vinyl – available exclusively at the Peaceville label stores
• LP on purple marble vinyl – available at the Peaceville label stores + select stores worldwide
• LP on classic black vinyl
• LP on white vinyl (available exclusively in Germany)
• LP on dark green vinyl (available exclusively in Norway)
• LP on silver vinyl (available exclusively in Sweden)
• LP on transparent orange vinyl (available exclusively in North America)
• LP on coke bottle green (available at independent records stores in North America)
• CD
• Digital

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SEETHER unveil the pre-order launch for Beneath The Surface, a powerful new EP that peels back another layer of their acclaimed album The Surface Seems So Far. The preorder launch is accompanied by the release of the EP’s first single, ‘Into the Ground,’ giving fans an immediate preview of the project’s depth and intensity. Serving as both a companion piece and a closing statement to the album’s campaign, the EP highlights the band’s continued evolution—balancing raw intensity with emotional depth.

Beneath The Surface includes two previously unreleased studio tracks, ‘Into the Ground’ and ‘Proud Daddy,’ pulled from the original album sessions. Dark, melodic, and unflinchingly honest, these songs further explore the emotional weight and sonic edge that defined the full-length release, offering fans a deeper look into Seether’s creative process.

Rounding out the EP are live recordings of ‘Lost All Control’ and ‘Judas Mind,’ captured during the band’s SiriusXM Octane session. Stripped down yet no less powerful, the performances showcase Seether’s undeniable chemistry and the visceral energy of their live sound, translating introspective songwriting into an immediate and compelling experience.

With Beneath The Surface, SEETHER deliver a final, resonant chapter – one that underscores their ability to connect through both studio precision and live authenticity.

Check out ‘Into The Ground’ here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zW8-EvtdB8&list=RD6zW8-EvtdB8&start_radio=1

Track list:

1. Into the Ground
2. Proud Daddy
3. Lost All Control (Live at SiriusXM Octane)
4. Judas Mind (Live at SiriusXM Octane)

Beneath The Surface is available for pre-order beginning March 20, alongside the release of ‘Into the Ground.’ The digital only EP is out April 17th.

With five gold and platinum albums and two dozen Billboard Rock Airplay Top 10 hits including 20 No. 1s at U.S. radio (including their anthems ‘Broken,’ ‘Fake It’ and ‘Words as Weapons’) throughout a career spanning over two decades, Seether is as vibrant and relevant as ever. Hailing from South Africa, Shaun Morgan proudly draws inspiration from his grunge and hard rock roots, crafting a unique sonic identity that propelled the band’s Gold-certified American debut and continues to resonate deeply with fans worldwide. The rock quartet, who also founded the annual Rise Above Fest for nearly ten years to raise awareness for suicide prevention and mental illness, remains a beacon of integrity on The Surface Seems So Far, which promises to captivate both loyal fans and newcomers alike with its blend of memorable hooks, driving rhythms, and unapologetic rock spirit.

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Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist goes solo for the first time, hits some jazz notes with Nick Cave, Thom Yorke and others. Continue reading…

Poison The Well are thrilled to release Peace In Place, their first album in 16 years, out now via SharpTone Records. Listen and get it here.

Poison The Well share the video for Weeping Tones. Watch it here:

“There’s a quiet loss of control that comes from feeling like you can’t fully be yourself anymore,” offers singer Jeffrey Moreira. “When you have to shrink who you are just to avoid judgment or conflict, it starts to feel like something is being taken from you. That’s what ‘Weeping Tones’ is about.”

He continues, “This video reflects that struggle, but it also holds onto something stronger — the one thing no one can take from you: Your ability to give your love and energy to the people who matter most. No matter how heavy the world gets, no matter how much it tries to pull you apart, you can always choose to keep walking until you reach what matters most — hold it close, and never let go.”

POISON THE WELL ARE:
Jeffrey Moriera — Vocals
Ryan Primack — Guitar
Vadim Taver — Guitar
Christopher Hornbrook — Drums
Noah Harmon — Bass

PEACE IN PLACE – OUT NOW
https://ffm.to/peaceinplace

PEACE IN PLACE TRACK LISTING:
01. Wax Mask
02. Primal Bloom
03. Thoroughbreds
04. Everything Hurts
05. Weeping Tones
06. A Wake Of Vultures
07. Bad Bodies
08. Drifting Without End
09. Melted
10. Plague Them The Most

Poison The Well recently announced their Australian headline tour in June with special guests Haywire and Iron Mind, which also marks their first Australian performances since 2009. Tickets are on sale now.

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