FORSMÁN, one of the most promising new names to emerge from Iceland’s black metal underground, release their new song “Drottinn Fyrirgefur Allt” today, the opening track of the band’s debut album Brenndar Rústir & Fuðrandi Fjörur, which will be released on June 26, 2026, via Vesperian through Metal Blade Records worldwide.
Stream “Drottinn Fyrirgefur Allt” HERE & watch the visualizer video HERE.
“Drottinn Fyrirgefur Allt” opens the album with severity and intent. Vicious, cold, and extreme, the song still reveals a strong sense of detail: intricate riffing, shifting dynamics, and a dense atmosphere give FORSMÁN‘s black metal a demanding, fully formed character. Rooted in Iceland’s contemporary tradition, the band already appear less like followers than a new voice within it.
The album’s cover artwork was created by Paolo Girardi, known for his work with POWER TRIP,REVOCATION, SULPHUR AEON, and many others.
Tracklist:
01. Drottinn Fyrirgefur Allt (5:19)
02. Svartir Svanir (6:53)
03. Andvana (6:02)
04. Valdníðsla (4:23)
05. Kynjamyndir (3:30)
06. Lof Mér Líf Þitt Að Taka (3:52)
07. Hræ Hins Almáttuga (6:44)
08. Barmafylltar Fjöldagrafir (7:34)
Metal Blade Records is distributing the album worldwide with the album available for pre-order in N. America as a Ltd. CD Digipak with 16-page booklet with extensive artwork and Gatefold LP with LP-booklet feat. extensive artwork and OBI strip on Clear/black splatter vinyl.
FORSMÁN are a black metal band from Kópavogur, Iceland. After their debut EP “Dönsum í logans ljóma“, the members – all only in their early twenties – have been working intensively on new material. FORSMÁN (pronounced “fors-mown”) stand in the line of modern Icelandic black metal associated with SVARTIDAUÐI, SINMARA, and MISÞYRMING, combining a dense atmosphere with focused, forward-driving songwriting.
FORSMÁN Line-Up:
V. Bass, Vocals
H. Guitar
O. Guitar, Vocals
M. Drums
YES, who is Steve Howe, Geoff Downes, Jon Davison, Billy Sherwood & Jay Schellen, are proud to announce their 24th studio album ‘Aurora’ will be released on June 12th, 2026 via InsideOutMusic/Sony Music. Now the band are extremely pleased to launch the new single ‘Turnaround Situation’, accompanied by a visualizer created by Matt Hutchings (who also made the video for ‘Aurora’). Watch it now here:
Jon Davison comments of the track: “‘Turnaround Situation’ came from realizing that every time I ignored my conscience, life seemed to fall apart in one way or another. I’ve taken the wrong road before. Most people have. There’s always a temporary thrill in it, but eventually it catches up with you.
Writing this song was part confession, part redemption. Ultimately, the song is meant to capture that feeling of finally being at peace with yourself — when, by choosing the high road, you stop fighting what you know deep down is right.
The strange thing is, the right road is usually the harder one. It demands more from you. But in the end, it gives something back too: clarity, self-respect, and a kind of inner freedom. I think that’s what everyone’s really chasing underneath it all.”
‘Aurora’ will be available as a Limited Deluxe 180g Light Green 2LP+2CD+Blu-ray Artbook & Poster, as well as a Ltd Deluxe 2CD+Blu-ray Artbook, both featuring the stunning artwork of Roger Dean and Freya Dean, as well as a bonus disc of instrumentals, and a blu-ray featuring Dolby Atmos, 5.1 Surround Sound & 24bit stereo mixes (by Curtis Schwartz). The album is also available as a Gatefold 180g 2LP + LP-booklet, Special Edition CD Digipak & as Digital Album. Pre-order now here: https://yes-band.lnk.to/Aurora
The tracklisting is as follows:
1. Aurora 07:27
2. Turnaround Situation 05:50
3. Love Lies Dreaming 06:24
4. Countermovement 13:48
5. Ariadne 06:18
6. All Hands on Deck 03:04
7. Outside the Box 04:20
8. Emotional Intelligence 03:30
9. Jambustin’ (Bonus Track) 04:24
10. Watching the River Roll (Bonus Track) 04:42
When Yes first began sketching out ideas for what would become ‘Aurora’, the process was loose and exploratory. There was no preconceived concept at the start, just a collection of musical fragments that gradually began to find one another and take form. Among these early sketches was a piece titled “Aurora,” and it quickly became clear that the name carried certain gravity. It suggested light, emergence, and a sense of vastness, qualities that resonated deeply with the band. Jon Davison remembers how “the title immediately resonated with Steve Howe and sparked visual inspiration for artist Roger Dean, setting a conceptual tone that would guide the project.”
Work on ‘Aurora’ began almost as soon as the ‘Classic Tales of Yes’ tour ended in 2024. The idea of a new album surfaced quickly and with the label’s encouragement, the band had the time to develop material organically. Rather than gathering in a single studio for months, they embraced a modern workflow; ideas were born in home studios, shaped independently, and then woven together through constant collaboration. Downes and Howe often acted as the central creative axis, with Howe, as producer, serving as the point through which all ideas eventually flowed.
Across ‘Aurora’, each track carries its own character. Some echo the classic Yes approach, others push into new territory, but together they form a cohesive whole that honours the band’s heritage while embracing forward motion. With their 24th studio album, Yes demonstrate not just longevity, but a sustained curiosity, a desire to keep exploring, keep refining and keep discovering their capacity to create.
John Carpenter, the legendary visionary behind Halloween, The Thing, and Escape From New York, is stepping away from the synthesizer and into the mosh pit. In a career-defining move at age 78, the “Master of Horror” has officially announced Cathedral, an immersive cross-medium project that marks both his first-ever graphic novel and what he describes as his “first heavy metal album.” Dropping this August, the project signals a massive shift toward an aggressive, riff-heavy palette that takes Carpenter’s trademark tension to a visceral new level.
From Synths to Shredding: A Vivid Nightmare Realized
The inspiration for Cathedral didn’t come from a script or a film set, but from a “vividly cinematic dream” Carpenter experienced in 2024. The story centers on an abandoned, long-ignored church in downtown Los Angeles that becomes the focal point of a waking nightmare after the killing of a police officer.
“It was so cinematic and vivid,” Carpenter explained. “I thought, ‘I have to score this.’ It’s kind of our first heavy metal album.” To achieve this sonic evolution, Carpenter reunited with his “Lost Themes” bandmates: his son Cody Carpenter and frequent collaborator Daniel Davies (formerly of CKY and Karma To Burn). Davies, known for his pedigree in stoner rock and metal, noted that while they didn’t explicitly set out to make a metal record, Carpenter would describe scenes from his dream and demand, “We need a heavy riff here.”
‘Cathedral’: A Fully Immersive Audio-Visual Experience
Unlike his previous Lost Themes releases, which were dubbed “movies for the mind,” Cathedral functions as a direct narrative engine for its accompanying 120-page graphic novel. Each track on the 14-song album aligns with a specific chapter in the book, guiding readers through the catacombs of the church and toward a centuries-old evil.
The graphic novel features a powerhouse creative team, co-written by Carpenter’s wife and long-time partner Sandy King alongside Sean Sobczak. Illustrators Federico De Luca and Luis Guaragna provide the visual grime, while the music is designed to stand on its own as a crushing metal experience. Fans got their first taste today with the lead single, “Lord of the Underground,” a track that leans into heavy distortion while retaining the atmospheric dread that has defined Carpenter’s career for five decades.
Release Dates and Pre-Order Information
Fans won’t have to wait long to enter the cathedral. The project is being released across two platforms this August:
Is John Carpenter’s ‘Cathedral’ a movie? No. It is a mixed-media project consisting of a graphic novel and a heavy metal soundtrack album. Carpenter has described it as the “closest approximation to a new movie” he has produced since 2010.
Who plays on the ‘Cathedral’ album? The album features the core trio of John Carpenter, Cody Carpenter (synths), and Daniel Davies (guitars). Davies’ background in CKY and Karma To Burn heavily influenced the record’s move toward metal.
Where can I hear the new John Carpenter metal song? The first single, “Lord of the Underground,” was released on May 19, 2026, and is available on all major streaming platforms alongside an animated visualizer.
Artist Bio: John Carpenter
John Carpenter is an American filmmaker and composer often referred to as the “Master of Horror.” Best known for directing and scoring genre-defining classics like Halloween and The Fog, his minimalist synth scores have influenced generations of electronic and industrial musicians. In the 21st century, he transitioned into a successful touring musician, with Cathedral representing his boldest venture into heavy metal and long-form graphic storytelling.
Horror icon John Carpenter has announced his first heavy metal album and graphic novel project, ‘Cathedral,’ arriving August 2026. The project was inspired by a nightmare and features the single ‘Lord of the Underground.’
Is John Carpenter the greatest ‘late-career’ metal convert we’ve ever seen, or will the synth-heads miss his classic electronic sound? Let us know in the comments.
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