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This was my tenth year attending Tons of Rock Festival in Norway, and it is always one of my favourite trips of the year. For the first few years, the festival took place in an actual fortress atop a hill in Halden, but more recently it has been located in Ekebergsletta in Oslo. The festival … Continue reading Festival Review: Tons Of Rock 2026 Day 1 – Oslo, Norway (24th June 2026)

And they’re back with Ferret Music.

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Fiona Apple hasn’t been too absent recently. The elusive singer-songwriter co-wrote a track on Cara Delevingne’s upcoming debut album, and she released a new song for the Anya Taylor-Joy miniseries Lucky. Now, she shared an update on her music, saying she’s struggling to write about the world’s “endless barrage of horrors.”

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As the countdown to Catton Park continues, we are keeping our eyes firmly on the exceptional talent rising up through the underground. Today, we catch up with Scotland Metal 2 The Masses winners Chekhov’s Gun to discuss narrative principles, ballroom dancing, and their upcoming appearance on the Stowford Press New Blood Stage. Catch them on … Continue reading Road To Bloodstock 2026: Chekhov’s Gun

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
LucyVivor Unleashes Powerful New Single “The Thirteenth Gate” Out July 13, 2026

Independent UK Alt-Metal Artist Transforms Personal Battles Into A Cinematic Anthem Of Survival, Hope, And Resilience
Release Date: July 13, 2026 
Genre: Alternative Metal, Progressive Metal
For Fans Of: Spiritbox, Bring Me The Horizon, President
Emerging UK alternative/progressive metal artist LucyVivor is set to release the emotionally charged new single “The Thirteenth Gate” on July 13, 2026 , an atmospheric and deeply personal journey through fear, uncertainty, and the strength to keep moving forward when life offers no clear answers.
Forged from lived experience, The Thirteenth Gate blends cinematic soundscapes, crushing modern metal riffs, haunting melodies, and emotionally driven vocals into a powerful anthem of perseverance. Inspired by LucyVivor’s experience living with the rare genetic condition Von Hippel-Lindau (VHL) disease , along with anxiety, grief, and the uncertainty of an unpredictable future, the song explores the emotional weight of navigating life’s darkest moments while refusing to surrender hope.
Built around the idea that survival is not about having all the answers, but finding the courage to keep walking despite the unknown, The Thirteenth Gate speaks to anyone facing illness, loss, mental health struggles, or the everyday fears that come with growing older and confronting an uncertain future.
The song captures a lingering sense of unease through cinematic verses before erupting into soaring choruses that balance vulnerability with determination. Fans of Linkin Park, Bad Omens, Motionless In White, Poppy, Spiritbox, and Bring Me The Horizon will find themselves at home within LucyVivor’s emotionally immersive sound.
Describing the meaning behind the single, LucyVivor explains:


“I never write songs with the expectation that they’ll change the world, I write them because they’re how I survive the difficult moments in my own life. The Thirteenth Gate came from a very real place of fear, uncertainty and learning to keep walking forward when you can’t see what’s ahead. If someone hears this song and it helps them find the strength to face whatever they’re going through, even for a moment, then I know it was meant to exist.”


Known for creating music that refuses to hide from difficult emotions, LucyVivor channels deeply personal experiences into songs that resonate with listeners searching for strength, healing, and understanding.
With the motto “Heavy Is Her Name,” LucyVivor has built an identity around fearless creativity and emotional honesty. An LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent artist from the United Kingdom, every release serves as both a survival story and an invitation for others to find courage in their own battles.
Produced, co-written, mixed, and mastered by Jim White , The Thirteenth Gate delivers polished modern production while preserving the raw emotional intensity at its core.
Whether confronting chronic illness, anxiety, grief, or the uncertainty that comes with simply being human, The Thirteenth Gate reminds listeners that courage isn’t the absence of fear. It’s choosing to keep moving despite it.
Pre-Save “The Thirteenth Gate”:
https://viewmusic.lnk.to/TheThirteenthGate
Release Information

Artist: LucyVivor
Single: The Thirteenth Gate
Release Date: July 13, 2026
Genre: Alternative Metal / Progressive Metal
Label: Independent
Management: Independent
Production Credits

Producer / Co-Writer / Mixing / Mastering: Jim White
For Fans Of

Spiritbox • Bring Me The Horizon • President
Media Contact:
Metal Devastation PR
Email: zach@metaldevastationradio.com

Connect: 
Website: https://www.lucyvivor.com/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LucyVivorOfficial/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lucyvivor_official/ 
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lucyvivorvevo?si=0m5ZtjuyS9D8ycH9 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1cEzgHSv07ZJvU2PtVa17g
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/lucyvivor/1543300306 
Amazing Radio UK/USA: https://amazingradio.com/profile/lucyvivor 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lucyvivor_official
Contact: lucyvivormusic@gmail.com

The latest from Denis Stoff.

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Our reviewer Charlotte caught up with Lee Jennings, the “fearless leader” of The Funeral Portrait, ahead of their show in Manchester. They delved deep into the emotional core of the band, their eclectic musical inspirations, and why theatre and subversion drive everything they do. To start with a big one for potential fans of the … Continue reading Interview: The Funeral Portrait frontman Lee Jennings talks devotion, emo influences, and hometown triumphs

Jack Osbourne recollects two emotional moments from the epic Back to the Beginning concert. Continue reading…

Tribute sets to System Of A Down, Linkin Park, Disturbed, Chevelle and Sevendust will also be featured at select shows.

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