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Renowned vocalist and songwriter Anneke van Giersbergen marks her return with the release of her new single, “Red Sky,” which debuted on February 20. This track serves as the centerpiece for La Mort, the second EP in her ambitious conceptual triptych La Vie, La Mort, L’Amour, set to be released on March 27, 2026.

Inspired by the rich production styles of the 1980s and 1990s, Van Giersbergen recorded this material alongside a full eight-piece band. The goal was to capture the organic energy and “muscle” of a complete band performing live, moving away from minimalist arrangements to embrace a sound with depth, character, and analog nostalgia.

The announcement of this new material comes during a period of intense activity for the artist. While redefining her current sound, Anneke continues to honor her history by touring with her former band, The Gathering.

As a key figure and pioneer of Gothic Metal and Alternative Rock, her reunion with the band on stage allows fans to relive the mold-breaking sound of the 90s, while simultaneously discovering her most mature and personal side through this new musical triptych.

Following the release of the first installment (La Vie) and the recent debut of “Red Sky,” the cycle will culminate in late 2026.

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Today, Italian black metallers Calvana premiere the new track “Summer Storm” at heavily trafficked web-portal NoCleanSinging.com. The track is the second to be revealed from the band’s highly anticipated third album, Sub Janus, set for international release on March 20th via Adirondack Black Mass. Hear Calvana‘s “Summer Storm” in its entirety exclusively HERE. Established in 2015 at the foot of the Calvana massif, Italy’s Calvana exist solely to amplify […]

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See who will be joining Iron Maiden, Limp Bizkit, Tool and My Chemical Romance on the Louder Than Life 2026 bill. Continue reading…

Here at Decibel Magazine, we support women’s rights to be evil, which is why we love the new Malauriu single, “Satanic Witch.” A cut from the Italian black metal group’s third album, The Third Nail, “Satanic Witch” is representative of Malauriu’s shift toward punk-influenced black metal, whereas much of their previous output fit more neatly into traditional or experimental black metal.

“The Third Nail” is the result of over ten years of total devotion to black metal, a musical regression back to the raw roots of the genre, flowing into the raw energy of punk,” Malauriu tell Decibel. “Twisted, grotesque visions are turned into music and lyrics, born from life on an isolated island where tolling death bells, solemn processions, and haunting masses mark the passage of time.

“Talking about punk-fueled black metal, the rotten smell of stale vomit and piss, the taste of cheap booze and heavy smoke, are some of the sensorial aspects many of us recall when talking about epic nights out. Sex, drugs and satanic music are part of many black metal fanatics’ background (before aging took its toll for some). After many experiences, we don’t necessarily glorify the lifestyle but we have more than one shameless tale to tell. Listening to the drums intro, and the riffing straight after it, one of those night time stories came about. For gurgling screaming accustomed ears it won’t be difficult understanding the words.”

If you dig what you hear, you can hear the other released single from The Third Nail via Bandcamp. The album is out April 3 on Adirondack Black Mass.

The post Track Premiere: Malauriu – ‘Satanic Witch’ appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

Louder Than Life is back for another round in 2026, and they have put together one of the most spectacular line-ups you’re ever likely to see.

Set to take place between September 17-20 in Louisville, Kentucky, the event brings together the biggest and best in rock, metal, hardcore, metalcore, pop-punk and everything in between for one giant celebration of this special scene.

Headliner-wise, Iron Maiden, My Chemical Romance, Limp Bizkit and Tool are right up top, with A Day To Remember, Megadeth, Sublime, Danny Elfman, The Prodigy, Bilmuri, Taking Back Sunday, Coheed And Cambria, Alice Cooper and more supporting them.

Then further down you have Pierce The Veil, Papa Roach, Gojira, Killswitch Engage, The Pretty Reckless, PRESIDENT, Sleep Theory, Halestorm, Underøath, Black Veil Brides, The Used, Ice Nine Kills, BABYMETAL, The Home Team, and SO. MANY. MORE.

There’s also Sleeping With Sirens celebrating 15 years of ‘Let’s Cheers To This’, Jimmy Eat World celebrating 25 years of ‘Bleed American’, The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus celebrating 20 years of ‘Don’t You Fake It’, and reunion sets from Get Scared and Circa Survive.

Literally, that is just scratching the surface. 

Danny Wimmer had this to say about the announcement, stating, ““Last year, we took over Kentucky Kingdom and broke rock festival records. This year, we’re back to deliver the ultimate rock escape. Louder Than Life is your playground — ride the coasters, catch legendary and emerging bands, enjoy incredible food and bourbon, and dive headfirst into the rock experience you’ve been waiting for. It’s time to let loose and have fun. We’ll see you soon.”

Weekend and single-day passes are available right now from right here.

The post Louder Than Life Announce Huge 2026 Line-Up appeared first on Rock Sound.

Here at Decibel Magazine, we support women’s rights to be evil, which is why we love the new Malauriu single, “Satanic Witch.” A cut from the Italian black metal group’s third album, The Third Nail, “Satanic Witch” is representative of Malauriu’s shift toward punk-influenced black metal, whereas much of their previous output fit more neatly into traditional or experimental black metal.

“The Third Nail” is the result of over ten years of total devotion to black metal, a musical regression back to the raw roots of the genre, flowing into the raw energy of punk,” Malauriu tell Decibel. “Twisted, grotesque visions are turned into music and lyrics, born from life on an isolated island where tolling death bells, solemn processions, and haunting masses mark the passage of time.

“Talking about punk-fueled black metal, the rotten smell of stale vomit and piss, the taste of cheap booze and heavy smoke, are some of the sensorial aspects many of us recall when talking about epic nights out. Sex, drugs and satanic music are part of many black metal fanatics’ background (before aging took its toll for some). After many experiences, we don’t necessarily glorify the lifestyle but we have more than one shameless tale to tell. Listening to the drums intro, and the riffing straight after it, one of those night time stories came about. For gurgling screaming accustomed ears it won’t be difficult understanding the words.”

If you dig what you hear, you can hear the other released single from The Third Nail via Bandcamp. The album is out April 3 on Adirondack Black Mass.

The post Track Premiere: Malauriu – ‘Satanic Witch’ appeared first on Decibel Magazine.

Posted on February 23rd 2026, 5:00p.m.

One of America’s biggest rock and metal festivals has unveiled its full lineup for 2026

Today, after more than two decades of silence, VON GROOVE proudly announces their new album ‘Born To Rock,’ set for release on May 15, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. To celebrate the announcement, the band also shares the title track alongside an official music video, available to view below.  On the band’s return, guitarist Mladen […]

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(written by Islander) If you’ve ever listened to the music of the German band Teratoma, as first captured in their 2021 debut album Purulent Manifestations, you know their choice of band name wasn’t some random shot in the dark. They clearly searched for a real-world representation of the hideous ghastliness they sought to channel in […]

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