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LUGUBRIOUS GARMENT, the death metal project led by Milan-based multi-instrumentalist Gabriele Gramaglia, have released “Transient Wounds, Spiritual Wilt,” the latest preview of their debut album, In The Wide Vale Of Uncreated Night. 20 Buck Spin will release the record on October 16, 2026, on LP, CD and digital formats. The track features a guest guitar […]

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Today, legendary English rock supergroup Asia shares “Arcadia,” a new extract from their upcoming studio album, Indigo, out on November 6, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl.

Geoff Downes states: “The original idea for “Arcadia” was that it was going to be the title of the third Asia album, which we then later decided to change to “Astra”. However, the word and concept has always been around us, and there have been many suggestions over the years to write a song about it. So, here we are in 2026, 40 years later, and we’ve finally managed to bring it into being. “Arcadia” is a historical Greek region and is depicted as an idyllic pastoral place free from the outside world. Our song symbolizes a retreat from everyday life, an escape if you like to a quieter place, something that we all need to do from time to time.”

More than four decades after redefining the sound of melodic progressive rock, Asia returns in 2026 with Indigo – a studio album that bridges past, present, and future with remarkable grace and authenticity.

Now featuring Geoffrey Downes alongside an inspired new lineup – Virgil Donati, John Mitchell, and Harry Whitley – Asia steps confidently into a new era while honoring the legacy that made them one of the most iconic supergroups of all time.

Geoff Downes described the genesis of the album: “The initial writing period began in 2015, following the release of our previous album Gravitas in 2014. John Wetton and I started putting our ideas together, aiming to get into the studio once more. It was with great sadness that John became seriously ill. During this time, we had put on hold our plans, and sadly, John passed away before we could continue and complete it. So, it was always in my mind that at some point it would be a shame not to finish off some of these songs and finally release them as part of an Asia album.

“In 2023, when the tribute concert for John took place, I was so encouraged by the response to Asia’s music that I viewed this as the perfect opportunity to re-establish not only the band, but also to reunite with our long-time supportive label, Frontiers, paving the way for us to get back in the studio”, he continued.

Downes also added: “So, Asia was back in the room, so to speak, and we were very fortunate to have recruited Virgil Donati and John Mitchell, both of whom had worked extensively with John before, as well as our new vocalist and bassist, Harry Whitley. The tours followed to great success throughout 2024 and 2025, and finally, we sat down towards the end of last year to record the album. Working with these fine musicians was a great privilege, and the music just seemed to flow.

“The album was really a joy to make. I forged a close writing relationship with Harry, and I felt how great it was to be working with someone who had very similar musical influences and taste once again, just as I did with John. I feel that this is one of our best albums to date. The songs are deep in musicality, with a powerful and original performance, dynamics, and strong lyrical undertones – it’s an album that hopefully our fans will widely appreciate and support our cause to put Asia back on the map. Enjoy the ride!” he concluded.

Recorded throughout 2025 and produced by Downes and the band, with mixing and mastering handled by John Mitchell, Indigo captures the unmistakable spirit of Asia while injecting it with renewed vitality and purpose.

At the heart of the album lies an emotional connection to the band’s history. Indigo includes some of the final compositions written by the late John Wetton – “Tattoo Indigo (Parts 2 & 3)” and “Chesapeake Bay”- imbuing the record with a profound sense of continuity and tribute. The presence of Wetton is further felt through the extraordinary vocal performance of Harry Whitley, whose tone and phrasing evoke a striking and deeply moving resemblance to the band’s original voice.

Musically, Indigo stands as a natural continuation of Asia’s acclaimed 21st-century output, while subtly weaving in the sonic DNA of the band’s classic early albums. From soaring melodies to richly layered arrangements, the album delivers the signature blend of accessibility and musicianship that defined hits like “Heat Of The Moment” and “Only Time Will Tell.”

The album also features special guest appearances that elevate its scope: Steve Howe contributes acoustic guitar to the evocative “Chesapeake Bay”, while Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater) delivers a powerful performance on the bonus track “Tattoo Indigo (Part 3).”

Following a resurgence of live activity across the US, Japan, and Europe, ASIA is looking forward to taking to the road again.

With Indigo, Asia don’t just revisit their legacy – they expand it, proving once again that their music remains as vital, resonant, and timeless as ever. The album can now be pre-order here.

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ENSLAVED have released “Tales Of Trees,” the latest single and video from their forthcoming seventeenth studio album, Mið. Due on October 30, 2026, through Nuclear Blast Records, the album arrives during the Norwegian band’s 35th anniversary year. Following “Solar Will” and “Spirit Helper,” which features Kevin Kicking Woman, the new song uses trees as a […]

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Spencer Radcliffe is back as Blithe Field. The Midwestern musician is releasing his new album Soft Core Hard Wear, the follow-up to 2023’s Grits Kissed, next month via Orindal Records. The first preview of the project is the single “Milked Rainbow,” which is an incredible title alone. But the song itself is also mystifying and weird. It’s fuzzy like a VHS tape that you haven’t unearthed in decades.

The post Blithe Field Announces New Album <em>Soft Core Hard Wear</em>: Hear “Milked Rainbow” appeared first on Stereogum.

Japanese-Italian melodic metal band VIOLET ETERNAL have announced their second album, Azure Stardust, for January 22, 2027, through Rockshots Records. The first single, “Azure Explosion,” arrives with an official music video and introduces the band’s evolution into a five-piece. Formed in 2023 around Japanese guitarist Jien Takahashi and Italian vocalist Ivan Giannini, VIOLET ETERNAL released […]

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Electronic producer Anthony Naples come from New York (not Naples) and makes tastefully bangin’ dance tracks. His album Scanners came out last year, and now he’s got two more jams on a new single. I don’t know what the title of “BBT” stands for, but it’s got a booming house beat and a whole lot of mini-hooks. “Seven” lasts for exactly seven minutes and gets kaleidoscopic with it. Hear both tracks below.

The post Anthony Naples – “BBT” & “Seven” appeared first on Stereogum.

Die Spitz are an American rock band formed in Austin, Texas, in 2022 by Ava Schrobilgen, Chloe De St. Aubin, Eleanor Livingston, and Kate Halter. The four friends built the group around a shared love of loud guitars, punk energy, metal, grunge, and the freedom to trade instruments and vocal duties. Their early shows mixed original songs with covers by artists who helped shape their sound, including Black Sabbath, Pixies, Mudhoney, PJ Harvey, and Nirvana. From the beginning, the band’s identity came from the chemistry of all four members rather than a fixed frontperson or rigid set of roles. Die

The post Complete List Of Die Spitz Songs From A to Z appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

Bombstrap are sharing their full album, Big Enemy, out now via Tartarus Records. Check it out below.

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Born inside Rotterdam’s anarchist Poortgebouw community in 2025, Bombstrap have quickly established themselves as one of the most uncompromising new names in underground hardcore. Split between Manchester and Rotterdam, the four-piece channel nihilism, black alchemy, and ultraviolence into a feral sound that owes as much to No Trend and Total Abuse as it does to a complete rejection of authority and conformity.

Their rise has been as explosive as their music. Following a raw live recording released after only their second ever show at WORM, Bombstrap embarked on a relentless run of performances, tearing through festivals and venues including Roadburn, Fusion Festival, Grauzone, Down the Rabbit Hole, Skinfest, Vera, Voidfest, WORM, and OCCII, earning a reputation for chaotic, confrontational live shows.

Now the band return with their debut album Big Enemy, a blast of caustic, explosive hardcore delivered with ruthless precision. Fueled by nihilism and anarchic conviction, the album is a sonic bullet aimed squarely at the heart of a corrupt society, uncompromising, abrasive, and impossible to ignore.

Get the album here.

The post Album Premiere: Bombstrap – ‘Big Enemy appeared first on Decibel Magazine.