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VAJRA UNVEILS “SET THE CONTROLS FOR THE HEART OF THE SUN (POMPEII REIMAGINING)” — A HYPNOTIC LATE-NIGHT JOURNEY
New York City’s Vajra returns with a mesmerizing reinterpretation of the Pink Floyd classic, “Set the Controls for the Heart of the Sun,” available March 20, 2026. Inspired by the stark, elemental atmosphere of Live at Pompeii, Vajra’s reimagining is a slow-burn exploration of tension, release, and transcendence—designed for deep listening, late-night reflection, and altered perception.
Layered guitars, ritualistic rhythms, and Annamaria Pinna’s ethereal vocals create a hypnotic soundscape that transforms the original composition into an immersive, cinematic experience. Rather than replicate, Vajra expands the track’s architecture, inviting listeners into a meditative journey where control meets collapse, and discipline gives way to transcendence.
The single is available for streaming and pre-save:
Spotify Hyperfollow: https://show.co/tbEhjOH
Full Streaming & Purchase: https://found.ee/vajra-set-the-controls
https://vajraofficial.bandcamp.com/track/set-the-controls-for-the-heart-of-the-sun-pompeii-reimagining
Vajra has built a reputation for bridging progressive, gothic, and alternative metal realms with ethereal intensity. Previous singles like “Truth Has Many Lies” premiered on Revolver and charted #2 on Mediabase Activator, while their video for “Love Is a Battlefield” made waves on MTV Live’s Metal Thrashing Madness. Fans of Tool, Pink Floyd, and A Perfect Circle will find themselves drawn into Vajra’s hypnotic, ritualistic sonic world once again.
About Vajra:
Led by Annamaria Pinna and guitarist Dave Sussman, Vajra is a New York City-based gothic-prog project blending cinematic textures, ethereal vocals, and intricate instrumentation. Their music explores the intersection of heaviness and reflection, crafting immersive experiences that linger long after the last note fades.
For press inquiries, interviews, or review copies, please contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com
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https://open.spotify.com/artist/2GZkiezbrxn2yCuBfRgS6y
https://www.facebook.com/vajratemple
https://instagram.com/vajra_music_official
https://youtube.com/VajraOfficial
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/vajra/80747373
https://vajraofficial.bandcamp.com/
https://www.deezer.com/us/artist/1070584
Contact: vajratemple@gmail.com
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Listening Now : Western Union Hall – The Right Way
Portland-based project Western Union Hall returns with The Right Way, a reflective second single that leans into emotional clarity rather than grand gestures; built on thoughtful songwriting and collaborative textures, the track unfolds with understated warmth, circling the realization that self-love isn’t a cliché but a prerequisite, that you can’t offer something you haven’t cultivated within yourself, and in a music landscape obsessed with noise and “content,” Western Union Hall stays deliberately quiet, letting the message breathe through sincere vocals and restrained instrumentation, proving once again that intention can be louder than volume.
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BARREN PATH (Gridlink, Maruta) Announce West Coast U.S. Tour | GIGAN on Select Dates
BARREN PATH (Gridlink, Maruta), the new force in grindcore, will embark on the West Coast MMXXVI tour at the end of April for a seven-date jaunt. Willowtip label-mates, GIGAN, will appear on four of those dates. The tour wraps up in Seattle at Northwest Terror Fest.
Tour dates are as follows:
April 30 – San Diego, CA – The Banshee*
May 1 – Long Beach, CA – Que Sera*
May 2 – Los Angeles, CA – Zebulon
May 3 – Atascadero, CA – Dark Nectar
May 4 – Sacramento, CA – Cafe Colonial*
May 5 – Oakland, CA – Thee Stork Club*
May 9 – Seattle, WA – Nuemos (Northwest Terror Fest)*Dates with GIGAN
Willowtip Records released BARREN PATH debut album, Grieving, last year on Halloween. The album is available on CD, vinyl, and digital formats. Stream/Purchase below:
willowtip.com/bands/details/barren-path.aspx
barrenpath.bandcamp.com/album/grieving
music.apple.com/us/album/grieving/1829019761
open.spotify.com/artist/7AWIZP1bhOIz8UCMkv28Uf
Track Listing:
1. Whimpering Echo
2. Subversion record
3. Primordial Black
4. No Geneva
5. Isolation Wound
6. The Insufferable Weight[Video]
7. Relinquish
8. The Unreliable Narrator
9. Celestial Bleeding
10. Lunar Tear
11. Horizonless [Video]
12. In the End… The Gift is Death [Video]
BARREN PATH:
Takafumi Matsubara: Guitar
Bryan Fajardo: Drums
Mitchell Luna: Vocals
Rory Kobzina: Guitar
Mauro Cordoba: Bass—————————————
More Barren Path:
facebook.com/people/Barren-Path/61579110541664
Willowtip links:
Source: ClawHammer PR
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Listening Now : Juno Goes to Jupiter – Juno Goes to Jupiter
Swedish newcomer Juno Goes to Jupiter introduces their sonic identity with a debut that feels fully formed, self-titled and self-assured; built on shadowy synth layers, steady pulse-driven rhythms, and an intimate vocal delivery that hovers between detachment and vulnerability, Juno Goes to Jupiter thrives in late-night isolation, designed for headphones, dim rooms, and introspective drift, establishing a moody, atmospheric aesthetic that signals this project isn’t chasing brightness but depth, marking a confident first step into dark synthpop territory where emotion simmers beneath cool electronic restraint.
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Divisive Echoes Ascend With New Melodic Power Metal Epic, From the Depths to the Stars – @thebeast
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Divisive Echoes Ascend With New Melodic Power Metal Epic, From the Depths to the Stars
Release Date: January 20, 2026
Genre: Melodic Power Metal
Label: Independent / Unsigned
Listen & Download: https://divisiveechoes.bandcamp.com/
January 20, 2026 — Independent melodic power metal force Divisive Echoes is proud to announce the release of their ambitious new concept album, From the Depths to the Stars . Spanning 10 tracks, this album takes listeners on a thrilling sonic voyage inspired by the imaginative worlds of Jules Verne, blending soaring vocals, intricate guitar work, and cinematic orchestration into a sweeping metal adventure.
Fans of Helloween, Stratovarius, and Twilight Force will feel right at home, as From the Depths to the Stars channels the spirit of classic power metal while pushing it into uncharted territory with modern production and atmospheric storytelling.
Building on the success of their previous release, Wings of the Forgotten , which earned acclaim from Powerplay Magazine UK , Divisive Echoes continue to cement their reputation for combining narrative depth with musical prowess.
From the Depths to the Stars is available now for streaming and purchase at Divisive Echoes Bandcamp . Prepare to embark on a journey where metal meets the cosmos, and every note tells a story.
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https://www.divisiveechoes.eu/
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Listening Now : Archangel Radio – Money Can’t
Now that the Brooklyn Apartment EP is officially out, Money Can’t stands as its gritty opening statement, with Archangel Radio delivering stripped-down rock ’n’ roll that leans into garage swagger, Chicago blues grit, and a touch of punk urgency; the track moves with barroom confidence and unpolished immediacy, pushing back against material obsession with a chorus that feels built for sweat-soaked small stages rather than streaming algorithms, capturing the spirit of classic rock rebellion while keeping one boot firmly planted in present-day DIY realism.
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POISON THE WELL Unleash New Track ‘Everything Hurts’ Ahead Of Australian Tour
Poison The Well will release Peace In Place, their first album in 16 years, on March 20 via SharpTone Records. Today, they share the video for new single Everything Hurts. The song hones in on PTW‘s patented and signature quiet/loud dynamics, and it’s a perfectly executed mix of moody and metallic. In the video, we […] -
CYANIDE RETURNS WITH ORIGINAL DRUMMER, NEW VIDEO FOR “SLIP N SLIDE” AND RE-EDITED “21 GUN SALUTE” — STREAMING NOW ON VEVO – @thebeast
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CYANIDE RETURNS WITH ORIGINAL DRUMMER, NEW VIDEO FOR “SLIP N SLIDE” AND RE-EDITED “21 GUN SALUTE” — STREAMING NOW ON VEVO
Las Vegas, NV — Hard rock / metal force Cyanide is back in full swing, and the band has turned the volume up to eleven. Not only have they dropped a high-energy new video for “Slip N Slide” and a re-edited fan-favorite video for “21 Gun Salute,” but they’ve also welcomed back the man who started it all behind the kit — their original drummer, Ryan Gillan .
“After a brief search, we’re stoked to have Ryan back where he belongs,” says frontman Rob Hussey . “He brings the fire of the first album era and fits perfectly with the direction we’re taking now — aggressive, no-nonsense, and fully alive.”
The newly edited “21 Gun Salute” video sharpens the visual punch of the original, capturing the intensity and raw power that Cyanide is known for in their live performances. Meanwhile, “Slip N Slide” storms in with attitude, hooks, and swagger that prove the band is still at the forefront of hard rock / metal. Both videos are streaming now on Cyanide’s official VEVO YouTube channel.
Cyanide’s current lineup is:
Rob Hussey – Vocals
LaHi Cassiano – Guitar
Greg Percuoco – Guitar
Greg Montoya – Bass
Ryan Gillan – Drums
The band’s full-length album, 21 Gun Salute (Kivel Records / Eonian Records), released October 17, 2025, has already racked up over 200,000 Spotify streams worldwide. Produced by Ty Sims , co-produced by Rob Hussey , and engineered by Jason Constantine , the album delivers arena-ready riffs, stadium-sized hooks, and a full-throttle hard rock assault for fans who still believe guitars should scream and choruses should hit like a brick through the windshield.
With roots in the spirit of Mötley Crüe, KISS, Metallica, Ratt, and Van Halen , Cyanide continues to deliver loud, proud, and unforgettable music — now with their original rhythmic backbone back in place.
Upcoming Live Shows:
Sat Feb 7 – Tuscany Suites & Casino – Las Vegas, NV with Flight 666 (Iron Maiden tribute)
Streaming & Purchase Links:
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5mrC8oCJAqhNlXkcb52443?si=qi9Wr8CQSBGGy8cirZ_zRw
Buy the CD: https://www.kivelrecords.com/store/product/cyanide-21-gun-salute/
Contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com
Connect with Cÿanide:
https://cyaniderocks.com/
https://linktr.ee/Cyanide.21Gun
https://www.facebook.com/CyanideLV
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/cyanide9/21-gun-salute
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Listening Now : Arlo Hennings – I Felt a Funeral in My Brain
Arlo Hennings channels quiet psychological intensity on I Felt a Funeral in My Brain, drawing loose inspiration from Emily Dickinson while grounding the track in brooding indie textures and restrained, art-rock tension; the result feels inward-facing and cinematic, unfolding with deliberate pacing rather than chasing immediacy, as subtle industrial edges and minimalist production create a space where emotion simmers instead of erupts, giving the song a lingering aftertaste that sits somewhere between poetic introspection and late-night existential hum.
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RAGE UNFOLD UNLEASHES POWERFUL NEW SINGLE “OMEN” Progressive Metal Visionaries Make Their Mark with Cinematic, International Sound – @thebeast
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RAGE UNFOLD UNLEASHES POWERFUL NEW SINGLE “OMEN”
Progressive Metal Visionaries Make Their Mark with Cinematic, International Sound
February 13, 2026 – The virtual metal phenomenon Rage Unfold has returned with their latest single, “Omen” , a track that fuses progressive metal intricacy with the power and drama of classic heavy metal. Formed in 2022 across Bulgaria, Germany, and Australia, Rage Unfold delivers music that is both cinematic and emotionally charged, telling stories that resonate across borders.
“Omen” showcases the band’s signature blend of technical mastery and soaring vocals, capturing listeners from the very first note. Fronted by Bozhidar Popov’s molten guitar work and epic soundscapes, complemented by Siggi Schuessler’s commanding vocals, and anchored by Marie-Louise Anastas’ evocative lyrics and artwork, the track is a testament to what modern metal can achieve when creativity knows no limits.
“Powerful metal song that captures your attention instantly.” – Rage Unfold
Since their inception, Rage Unfold has defied expectations, earning acclaim from publications such as HIT Harmony Haven Magazine , Plastic UK , and Expansion Radial , with critics praising the band for blending musicianship, lyricism, and performance into a seamless, unified vision. The trio’s influences – spanning Iron Maiden, Manowar, and Dio – are evident, yet their sound is unmistakably their own.
Bozhidar Popov handles guitars, bass, drums, composition, and production, ensuring each note lands with precision and impact. Siggi Schuessler, known for his work in MessengeR and Skaldhammer , brings dynamic vocals that push emotional boundaries. Marie-Louise Anastas crafts lyrics that fracture convention, drawing inspiration from a wide spectrum of rock and metal luminaries.
With “Omen” , Rage Unfold continues their metamorphosis from a virtual concept into the tangible, boundary-breaking metal act fans have always anticipated.
Stream and download “Omen” here: https://rageunfold.com/
Press Contact: zach@metaldevastationradio.com
Bozhidar Popov – Management & Production
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https://linktr.ee/rageunfold
Contact: bozhidarpopov97@gmail.com