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FROSTMORNER Unleashes “Demiurge” Visualizer Video
Blackened atmospheric death metal project Frostmorner has unveiled the official visualizer for “Demiurge,” the latest offering from the acclaimed debut album Orbital Kaos, out now via Wormholedeath. Ambitious in both scope and vision, “Demiurge” is a track that dares to ask one of existence’s questions: what if the universe itself was born from music? Drawing on the ancient philosophical archetype of the Demiurge, […] -
FROSTMORNER – Στη Δημοσιότητα Το “Demiurge” Visualizer Από Το “Orbital Kaos”
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Crimson Glory Announce First New Album In 26 Years ‘Chasing The Hydra’
BraveWords Records is excited to announce the new Crimson Glory album ‘Chasing The Hydra‘, the first new album from Crimson Glory in 26 years. The album will be released worldwide on all digital services, CD and vinyl on April 17th. Alongside mainstay founding members Ben, Jeff and Dana, the band announced in 2023 the addition […]
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Mudvayne Land Their First Platinum Certifications In The United States
Digging for precious metals.
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PRIMAL SINNER Presents “Oedipus”: Single Marks the Beginning of a New Artistic Phase
Colombian metal band Primal Sinner announces the release of the single “Oedipus” this Friday, February 20th. The track marks the evolution of the group’s creative cycle and is a first glimpse of their upcoming album, ‘DRÂMA’. In this new work, Primal Sinner reaffirms its proposition that music is more than entertainment, being understood as language and experience, where sound, narrative, and reflection […] -
AN NCS VIDEO PREMIERE: CALVANA — “SUMMER STORM”
(written by Islander) We are told that the Italian black metal band Calvana was established in 2015 at the foot of the Calvana massif, an imposing mountainous ridge north of Florence, and that the band exists “solely to amplify the voice of the mountain as a singular, monolithic entity”. On March 20th Adirondack Black Mass […]
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Album Review: Cryptic Shift – Overspace & Supertime
Album Review: Cryptic Shift – Overspace & Supertime
Reviewed by Sam Jones
It’s finally here. Six years on from their debut, UK science fiction-enthusiast extreme metallers Cryptic Shift at last return with their second full length record: Overspace & Supertime. Formed in 2011 out of Leeds, United Kingdom, Cryptic Shift are amongst the most prolific performers across the UK’s sprawling metal communities with a plethora of support slots in their name. Releasing their earliest demos and EPs 2014 onwards the band maintained a consistent release schedule of material, but 2020 proved a defining year for them as they unveiled their first album: Visitations From Enceladus. A huge release for the band I have been waiting with anticipation for a follow-up, and come February 27th Overspace & Supertime will finally deliver that. Now signed on to Metal Blade Records, Cryptic Shift take a huge step towards the big leagues with a record almost double its predecessors’ length, where tracks are an average of ten minutes, and two alone encompass fifty minutes collectively. Recruiting Cryptworm bassist and Seprevation guitarist into the role of guitar on this record, we see Joss Farrington mark his debut studio credit with the band. This is going to be a massive album and it’s evident the band have put their work in for this release. Let’s see what this release has in store for us.
The band do immersion so well. As the opening track begins they don’t throw you into the immediate mess of things, rather their guitar licks and basslines feel erratic, otherworldly, as Cryptic Shift depict the sensation of a spacecraft losing control and falling through a wormhole. The essence of transience one may experience falling through multiple dimensions of spacetime are depicted with ease, creating a feeling of unease and unknown surroundings. Typically when bands prove instrumental prowess to this degree it can come off with lacklustre impact since it’s not contributing to the music at hand; yet owing to Cryptic Shift’s insistence on strange cosmic vistas, the technicality feels second nature to their songwriting especially when odd licks and techniques are utilised. You’ll be bombarded by bass drums and bellowing vocals for a minute or two before the riff decides its tired, breaking down entirely into its individual components, forcing you to attentively listen as single notes barely audible becoming the backbone of a track. Simplicity was never on the cards for this record.
On their debut album they opened with a twenty-six minute track, and here they’ve got two equally as long pieces. It goes to show the progressive quality Cryptic Shift always had has really come to the forefront of their songwriting, showcasing tracks as long as some extreme metal act’s entire records. Overspace & Supertime sees the band flexing their progressive capabilities to the nth degree for their riffs are rarely these telegraphed, planned pieces taking you from one stage to the next; there’s never a moment listening here where I knew what would happen next as each riff was unique to the next and so forth. In addition these massive tracks need to keep audiences engaged and constantly changing the flow and feel of a track is how you do it, for audiences can’t typically stick with a half hour track without feeling like their attention is being rewarded. Any time I was listening to a guitar lick I was waiting for it to evolve and what smaller niceties were hidden within perhaps. Even when the chaos subsides their pace hardly slows, so the calmer segments always feel integral to the overarching structure of their enormous tracks, thereby clamouring your attention every single second.
The mix on this record is kind on your senses since it doesn’t try and exert its hold upon your shoulders. Instead it gently sits next to you, albeit lacking any personal space, but you’ll never feel any great weight pressing you down. Had the band doubled down on a more punishing aesthetic I think many would end up turning the record off, owing to the demand of such long tracks coupled with a thicker tone. The mix we get works because it enables us to appreciate the smaller nuances the record presents whilst simultaneously giving us the opportunity to just lie back, think nothing, and let the music do its job. Though attentive listening reaps a plethora of rewards, Cryptic Shift aren’t holding you at gunpoint either. However you wish to experience Overspace & Supertime is entirely up to you and, should you feel like you missed something, the record bears no grudge against you and all the freedom to return for another round.
The variety of riffs and track structure Cryptic Shift possess is fantastic. This may not be a particular thing to look at given there are just five tracks, but when you have a record nearly eighty minutes long you need to keep things interesting for the listener, otherwise they will just pull out. The band push the limitations of what you can put on a physical release to its limit so you can’t merely repeat the same track structure five times over; this is where their progressive nature helps for the songwriting keeps you guessing, always changing the overall aesthetic a track brings. Looking back too it helps that each track doesn’t feel like a “track” but as smaller parts to a greater story. As a result each track feels like its own self-contained piece carrying us through to the next stage but the band make sure each track is an event in of itself, the way a rocket sheds its numerous stages as it climbs and leaves behind the atmosphere.
In conclusion, Overspace & Supertime is a sweeping follow-up to a record that already saw Cryptic Shift looking to expand deeply upon established songwriting ideas. This record is a true successor Visitations From Enceladus as not only do they go further down the progressive rabbit hole, but it’s absolutely unapologetic. There’s no instance where the band pull back a touch and deliver some conventional death/thrash. Every single injection of songwriting is stamped with the Cryptic Shift signature, where you can’t listen to the record and think it sounds familiar to another band recently. That’s a huge aspect of their appeal: Cryptic Shift write metal deeply removed from standard riffs and songwriting so when you play a record of theirs, you leave behind all conventions, all familiarity, and given how strongly they lean on the science fiction angle it makes that believability so much more potent. After six years Cryptic Shift release their second album and, unless someone writes something even bigger, this might be amongst the year’s most maddeningly ambitious.
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Finland’s VARGRAV set release date for new WEREWOLF album
Today, Werewolf Records announces April 17th as the international release date for the highly anticipated fourth album of Finland’s Vargrav, Dimension: Daemonium, on CD, vinyl LP, and cassette tape formats. From the dawn of the classic debut album, Netherstorm, in 2018, Finland’s Vargrav have almost single-handedly reinvigorated the oft-maligned symphonic black metal subgenre. Forged in fires from the ancients – founder V-Khaoz’s credentials […] -
Rush Announce 2027 South America And European Tour Dates, Reveal New Touring Keyboardist
Is Rush’s 2027 Tour A Major New Chapter For The Band?
Yes — the expansion into South America and Europe, alongside the addition of Loren Gold on keyboards, signals that this reunion has evolved into something far bigger than a nostalgia run.
TL;DR
Rush extend “Fifty Something” tour into 2027
First European shows since 2013
Return to South America after 17 years
Loren Gold joins as touring keyboardist
Anika Nilles continues on drums
Two-set “evening with” format confirmedRush’s return to the stage already felt surreal when it was announced for 2026. Now, with South America and Europe officially added for early 2027, the picture becomes unmistakably clear:
This isn’t a brief reunion.
This is a sustained resurgence.
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The Reunion That Refused To Stay Small
When Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson revealed plans to celebrate Rush’s legacy with the “Fifty Something” tour, the framing was respectful and measured — a tribute to the music, the fans, and the life of Neil Peart.
Then the tickets disappeared.
What began as 22 dates rapidly expanded into 58 shows across 24 cities, pushing past half a million tickets sold. That level of demand doesn’t just validate a comeback — it reshapes it.
Adding international legs was no longer optional. It became inevitable.
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Rush 2027 “Fifty Something” Tour Dates
January
15 – Buenos Aires, AR – Movistar Arena
22 – Curitiba, BR – Arena da Baixada
24 – São Paulo, BR – Allianz Parque
30 – Rio de Janeiro, BR – Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos
Feb. 01 – Belo Horizonte, BR – Estádio Mineirão
Feb. 04 – Brasília, BR – Arena BRB Mané GarrinchaFebruary
19 – Paris, FR – La Défense Arena
21 – Berlin, DE – Uber Arena
23 – Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome
25 – Munich, DE – Olympiahalle
28 – Cologne, DE – LANXESS ArenaMarch
02 – Hamburg, DE – Barclays Arena
04 – Stuttgart, DE – Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
08 – Glasgow, UK – OVO Hydro
12 – Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
16 – London, UK – O2 Arena
18 – London, UK – O2 Arena27 – Kraków, PL – TAURON Arena Kraków
30 – Milan, IT – Unipol DomeApril
01 – Basel, CH – St. Jakobshalle
04 – Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena
06 – Oslo, NO – Unity Arena
08 – Stockholm, SE – Avicii Arena
10 – Helsinki, FI – Veikkaus ArenaTickets go on sale February 27 at 10:00 a.m. local time.
Loren Gold’s Arrival Changes The Live Dynamic
One of the most intriguing developments of this next phase is the confirmation that Loren Gold will join Rush as touring keyboardist.
Gold is hardly an unknown quantity.
His résumé includes extensive work with:
- The Who
- Roger Daltrey
- Chicago
That pedigree matters. Rush’s catalogue has always leaned heavily on layered textures, synth passages, and harmonic depth. Integrating a dedicated keyboardist allows the band to reproduce those arrangements with greater fidelity — and potentially unlock songs that were previously difficult to stage in a trio format.
Anika Nilles And The Impossible Role
Drummer Anika Nilles continues behind the kit, stepping into one of the most scrutinized positions in rock history.
Lee has been candid about the emotional and technical challenge:
Rush are not attempting “Rush 2.0.”
They are honoring the songs and celebrating the legacy.Nilles’ approach — technical precision paired with deep respect for Peart’s feel — has already earned strong support from fans during early reactions to the 2026 dates.
The Setlist Philosophy: Movement, Not Repetition
Rush are doubling down on a rotating structure:
Two sets per night Large rehearsal pool (35–40+ songs) Distinct selections evening-to-eveningLee has emphasized that fans attending multiple shows should hear genuinely different experiences. That design keeps the performances alive rather than mechanical — a crucial distinction for music built on nuance and complexity.
The Emotional Core Of “Fifty Something”
This tour remains inseparable from Neil Peart’s legacy.
Peart’s passing in 2020 closed what many believed was the final chapter of Rush’s live story. Lee and Lifeson themselves initially framed the band as finished.
Time, reflection, and rediscovery shifted that perspective.
What ultimately brought them back wasn’t pressure — it was reconnection with the music itself.
Why The Fan Response Altered Everything
Lee has openly admitted surprise at the scale of the reaction to Rush’s return. The speed of ticket sales and the warmth shown toward Nilles helped dissolve long-standing doubts about whether stepping back onstage was the right move.
What could have been fraught became celebratory.
That atmosphere now carries into 2027.
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FAQ
Is Rush Touring In 2027?
Yes. South America, the U.K., and Europe have been confirmed for early 2027.
Who Is Rush’s New Keyboardist?
Loren Gold joins as touring keyboard player.
Who Is Playing Drums For Rush?
Anika Nilles continues on drums.
Will Rush Play The Same Set Every Night?
No. The band plans rotating, evolving setlists across two sets per show.
Band Bio: Rush
Rush are Canada’s most influential progressive rock export, built on the razor-tight chemistry of Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, and the late Neil Peart. From hard-rock roots in the ’70s to the synth-driven experimentation of the ’80s and the heavier, more technical edge of their later years, Rush never stayed still — they just kept getting sharper.
What made them singular wasn’t only the musicianship, though that’s legendary; it was the identity. Peart’s lyrics gave the band an intellectual and emotional weight that fans didn’t just listen to, they lived with. Decades on, Rush’s catalog still feels like its own universe: ambitious, detailed, and weirdly personal for music this massive.
The “Fifty Something” era is about honoring that universe live again — not as a replacement story, but as a celebration of the songs and the bond between the band and the people who grew up inside them.
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Upcoming Metal Releases: 2/22/26 – 2/28/26
Here are the new releases for February 22nd to 28th. Releases reflect proposed North American scheduling, if available.
Upcoming Metal Releases: 2/22/26 – 2/28/26
Blodørn — Det Finnes Ingen Trone | Solistitium Records | Black Metal | Norway (Sauda, Rogaland)
The atmosphere on Blodørn’s third record is dim and morose as they tap into a more reserved and melodic side of black metal. Even the patches that scan as viking metal, like the back half of “Blodslit for Lit,” come off as miserable despite their heroic guitar work.
–Colin Dempsey
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Spelgas — Endarkenment, Being & Death | Trust No One Recordings | Death Metal | Sweden (Stockholm)
Featuring the lead guitarist and drummer of Sweven, Speglas are very much students of Swedish death metal, combining the melodies that brought Gothenburg to global fame in the 90s with the punkish flair of HM-2 buzzsaw acts like Entombed.
–Colin Dempsey
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Nordlys — Lichterglanz Finsternis | Solistitium Records | Black Metal | Germany
Nordlys are finally releasing their debut album, 30 years after forming, going through multiple name changes, and dropping just enough demos and compilations to stir excitement. While Aleksi Schorn from Totalselfhatred fronts the band, Nordlys are a traditional black metal act. We’ll have more on them and Lichterglanz Finsternis soon.
–Colin Dempsey
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Harrowed — The Eternal Hunger | Dying Victims Productions | Death Metal | Sweden (Stockholm)
This week’s second Stockholm-based death metal record is primal, not in its ferocity, but that it’s closer to death metal’s infancy. Harrowed sew pieces of heavy metal, thrash, and hardcore punk onto their battle vests but avoid getting too deep into the waters of death. Instead, they deliver a morbid and grizzled take on metal that’s not far, spiritually speaking, from Tribulation’s early work.
–Colin Dempsey
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Cryptic Shift — Overspace & Supertime | Metal Blade Records | Technical Death Metal + Thrash Metal | United Kingdom (Leeds)
This Leeds-based quartet wowed many of us with their 2020 debut Visitations from Enceladus, and they are set to be unfrozen from their stasis pods this Friday for a new reality-bending mission into the unknown (and unknowable). Overspace & Supertime is a death metal space opera bursting with laser-targeted riffing, eldritch dissonance unearthed by hapless xenoarchaeologists, and unstable doppler-shifted tempos that will send you reeling. As its title implies, this album is bigger and badder than its predecessor, so strap in and steel your mind.
–Alex Chan
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Chalice — Divine Spear | Dying Victims Productions | Heavy Metal | Finland (Helsinki)
From Kevin Zecchel’s upcoming full album premiere:
The songs have an ethereal and melancholic quality to them, embedding themselves in your brain like an astral spell. Tracks like “Dwell of a Stellar Trance” and “Divine Spear” provide the classic metal goodness thanks to memorable choruses and shredding lead guitar work, whereas others, such as the eight-and-a-half-minute “Age Ethereal” offer something more cinematic and epic
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