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  • Messa Release Two-Song Live Performance From An Italian Church

    A trip to the Villa Albrizzi Marini.

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  • NEGATIVE SIXXX, GRAVEMASS, PHILOJAIN, BLACK REUSS, HZ THEORY, HELLFROST, SINCE THE FIRE & ELEMENT OF FATE IN NEW DECIBEL MAGAZINE ISSUE FEATURING HULDER AND LEGENDARY EXTREME METAL COVERAGE – @thebeast

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    METAL DEVASTATION PR SPOTLIGHTS NEW DECIBEL MAGAZINE ISSUE FEATURING HULDER, LEGENDARY FEATURES, AND HALF-PAGE ADVERT SHOWCASING EIGHT UNDERGROUND METAL ACTS

    Metal Devastation PR is proud to be featured in the latest issue of Decibel Magazine , a packed edition highlighting some of the most respected names in extreme metal alongside a powerful mix of rising underground talent.
    This month includes a half-page Metal Devastation PR advertisement showcasing curated recommendations for eight bands currently in active promotion: Negative Sixxx , Gravemass , Philojain , Black Reuss , HZ Theory , Hellfrost , Since the Fire , and Element of Fate . The placement continues Metal Devastation PR’s long-running commitment to pushing underground metal directly into the hands of dedicated print readers and extreme music supporters worldwide.
    This issue is fronted by a striking cover feature on Hulder titled The Acclamation of Bonds , and includes an exclusive limited edition VENOM flexi disc, continuing Decibel’s tradition of collectible physical media for fans who still value the format.
    Inside, readers will find extensive coverage of Neurosis , Spirit Adrift , Panopticon , Godthrymm , along with an exclusive excerpt from Sodom: The Official Authorized Biography featuring Sodom . Additional highlights include Metal & Beer Fest: Philly 2026 coverage and the Decibel Hall of Fame feature on The Making of Acheron’s Rites of the Black Mass featuring Acheron and longtime underground figure Vincent Crowley , whose legacy includes work with Acheron as well as prior promotional collaboration history with Metal Devastation PR, reinforcing a shared connection within the underground extreme metal community.
    Further coverage in this edition includes In Flames , Napalm Death , Monolord , Fires in the Distance , Stormkeep , and Lair of the Minotaur , reinforcing the magazine’s balance of modern heaviness and foundational extreme metal.
    Of special note, Fires in the Distance continue their rise following their appearance at the Tennessee Metal Devastation Music Fest in 2023, further proving the long-term impact of underground touring, promotion, and exposure.
    Metal Devastation PR remains committed to bridging the gap between underground artists and global metal audiences through consistent promotion, trusted media placement, and an old-school approach that still gets real results.
    FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES, INTERVIEWS, OR PROMO SERVICES: zach@metaldevastationradio.com
    Grab a copy here at this link: https://store.decibelmagazine.com/collections/back-issues/products/july-2026-261

  • Album Review | Shadowborne – “Heaven’s Falling”

    General Information

    Personnel:
    Eira Shadowborne – vocals
    The Warden – guitar, keyboards, backup vocals
    The Oathbearer – lead guitar
    The Keeper – bass
    The Warbringer – drums

    Producer: Kristoffer Göbel
    Release Date:     June 19, 2026
    Label: Scarlet Records

    Setting the Scene

    Hailing from Sweden, Shadowborne marks their arrival with the release of their debut album, Heaven’s Falling. The record serves as a heavy, cinematic introduction to their brand of power metal.

    First Impression

    From the very first track, Heaven’s Falling immediately pulls you into a heavy, dark fantasy epic. The record commands authority right out of the gate, establishing an atmosphere that is highly cinematic and incredibly engaging. It constantly shifts its momentum, effortlessly dragging you from anthemic, battle-ready choruses to intimate, folk-tinged melodies without ever losing its grip. Ultimately, the album delivers a deeply satisfying and cohesive musical journey that holds your attention from the opening chants to the final emotional notes.

    Similar Sounds

    If you’re into any of these artists, this album should be on your radar.

    Battle BeastScarlet AuraBrothers Of Metal

    Visual Vibes

    The vibrant artwork perfectly visualizes the album’s dark fantasy lore, depicting a glowing, robed sorceress and four cloaked companions standing on scorched earth beneath a massive, menacing dragon. This dramatic, fiery composition not only brings the mythical narrative to life but also captures the essence of the music, with its intense color palette directly mirroring the high-energy power metal riffs found throughout the record.

    Track on Repeat

    “The Wall”

    A masterfully crafted highlight, blending intimate, chant-worthy melodies with a spectacular guitar solo and spectacular vocals.

    In-depth Notes

    Musical Shape 🎸

    Instrumentally, Heaven’s Falling thrives on dynamic arrangements and exceptional guitar work. The album establishes its cinematic scope early with the wonderful orchestrations on “Winter Is Coming (Heims Adventit),” but it is the lead guitar work that repeatedly steals the show. Standout solos elevate tracks like “High And Low” and “Wolf And The Queen,” leading to a final display of guitar brilliance on “End Of The World.” Furthermore, the band avoids power metal monotony through clever instrument distribution and rhythmic shifts—whether driving the faster pace of “Custodians” or completely changing up the album’s established structure on “Stranger To Myself” to keep the listener engaged.

    Vocal Performance 🎤

    Eira Shadowborne delivers a highly versatile and commanding vocal performance that perfectly anchors the album. The delivery effortlessly shifts to match the record’s dynamic momentum through well-executed key changes, reaching impressive higher notes on “Wolf And The Queen” and pivoting to a grittier, Iron Maiden-esque edge on “Custodians.” Finally, the performance reaches a powerful emotional peak, closing out the story with soaring high vocals on the ballad-like finale, “End Of The World.”

    Production Quality 🎧

    The production on Heaven’s Falling expertly manages the album’s dynamic shifts. By balancing the varied instrument distribution and capturing the deliberate pauses and tempo changes, the production ensures the music remains engaging and non-monotonous throughout the entire journey.

    Themes and Concepts 💭

    Shadowborne executes their dark fantasy concept brilliantly by ensuring the music directly serves the narrative. Themes of sacrifice and survival are woven deeply into the arrangements, notably with the track “Hold The Door,” which contains a nod to Hodor, everyone’s favourite character on Game of Thrones. Ultimately, the cinematic lore feels emotionally genuine because it is driven by the dynamic musical atmosphere rather than standard songwriting clichés.

    Final Verdict

    ★★★★★★★★★☆

    A massive, cinematic power metal triumph that flawlessly forges heavy riffs and dark fantasy into an unforgettable debut.

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    Perfect For…

    Nature – sitting in nature, with your thoughts
    Night Walks – good for deep thinking
    Working – when a co-worker comes to your desk to show you photos of his kids, turn the VOLUME UP.
    Working on Arts – inspirational melodies

    Get the Album

    Scarlet Records

    The post Album Review | Shadowborne – “Heaven’s Falling” first appeared on FemMetal – Goddesses of Metal.

  • Eric Church’s To Livestream Sold-Out Red Rocks Shows

    Eric Church’s Sold-Out Red Rocks Shows to Livestream on Nugs July 6-8

     

    ERIC CHURCH TO LIVESTREAM RED ROCKS SHOWS
    CELEBRATING 20 YEARS OF MUSIC EXCLUSIVELY
    ON NUGS, A PREMIUM PAY-PER-VIEW EXPERIENCE

    July 6 – 8, 2026

     

     

    As Eric Church returns to Red Rocks next month to celebrate 20 years of music with a trio of sold-out shows designed to be as unpredictable as they are unrepeatable, the 11-time GRAMMY nominee and nugs, the leading platform for live concert streaming, invite fans around the globe to join the celebration at nugs.net/ericchurch.

    With the exclusive, pay-per-view (PPV) event covering the three-night run shows July 6-8, fans can tune in as each night promises a unique experience shaped by setting, spontaneity and the unmistakable energy that defines a Church performance.

    Available in both HD and 4K, the pay-per-view events can be purchased starting today, June 18 via the nugs mobile app on iOS and Android or online via nugs.net. While mobile and desktop are the points of purchase, the shows can also be streamed on the big screen via the nugs app on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, Google TV and other Android TV devices.

    Pricing is set at $24.99 per show in HD or $59.99 for the full three-night HD bundle. For those seeking the highest resolution experience, 4K streams are available for $29.99 per show or $74.99 for the 4K bundle. Members of the Church Choir will receive information directly on how to access a $10 discount on either bundle. Fans that are new to nugs can also select the “Buy & Subscribe” option to receive 50% off any single night PPV – and unlock the full nugs catalog of exclusive livestreams, official concert audio and more.

    Church will follow the Red Rocks run with a two-night stand at Lake Tahoe Amphitheatre on July 15 & 16, in addition to playing headlining sets at festivals throughout the summer including Barefoot Country Music Fest, the California Mid-State Fair, Boots on the Bend and more.

    For more information and to purchase tickets to the upcoming shows, visit EricChurch.com and follow on TikTok, Facebook and Twitter/X @ericchurch and Instagram @ericchurchmusic.

    The post Eric Church’s To Livestream Sold-Out Red Rocks Shows appeared first on Mayhem Music Magazine.

  • Restraining Order’s “Used Love” Music Video Is Now Streaming

    Anti-intellectualism meets fart jokes.

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  • ARTHUR BROWN unveils music video of title track & details of forthcoming new album "Nature"

    ARTHUR BROWN unveils music video of title track & details of forthcoming new album “Nature”

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    Iconic British blues rocker ARTHUR BROWN has revealed the title track of his forthcoming new full-length “Nature”, which has been created in collaboration with DAN SMITH. ‘Nature’ is presented in the shape of a beautiful music video that has been pro-shot live at his flamboyant shows during ARTHUR BROWN’s recent touring across Europe.

    ARTHUR BROWN comments on ‘Nature’: “This is a time of confusion and choice”, the legendary rock musician muses. “Deep inside us is a consciousness, which is the basis of everything. Can we find a way to know ourselves as being it? At the moment all our social structures, our laws, education system, everything in our culture are no longer using the parts of our brain that can care for the world in its totality. From this comes our discomfort in our living. All our problems arise from this dualistic world image. We need to find a way to stand before this ‘consciousness’ and drop all our current ‘answers’.”

    Watch the video for ’Nature’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=732CYG7JsBU

    As ARTHUR BROWN continues to perform – “Nature” stands as a profound and poetic culmination of his artistic journey. After six decades on all the stages of the world, boundary‑breaking performances, pioneering and innovating rock music, fate and life have brought the iconic singer back to where he came from – both as a creative artist and in his personal geography.
     
    For more than sixty years, ARTHUR BROWN has stood as one of the most singular figures in rock music. The singer and performer is universally recognised as a true visionary whose work has always moved beyond conventional songcraft and crossed over into theatre, ritual, and sonic experimentation. At the culmination of his extraordinary decade-spanning career, ARTHUR BROWN announces the release of what he describes as his pinnacle album: “Nature”. 

    In recent years, ARTHUR BROWN has been contemplating how he would like to see the final chapter of his musical journey to unfold. After decades of global travel and artistic exploration, the question became not how to continue – but how to remain true and authentic to himself. Originally planning to settle in the United States, the Norns weaving fate pulled some strings. Brown and his partner as well as creative director, Claire Waller, found themselves unexpectedly in North Yorkshire, in the north of England. 

    What at first looked like only a temporary change of plan soon revealed itself as something far more profound. Settling down among the vast landscapes of the North York Moors, ARTHUR BROWN discovered that he had followed something powerful, the call of his blood. The iconic rock pioneer found himself living in his ancestral home, only miles from the final resting place of his great‑grandfather, grandfather, and father on one side. While on the other side loomed that ancient fishing town at the heart of many a dark folk tale, Whitby – the place of his birth. These discoveries made his return feel almost magical in its poetic symmetry.

    “Nature” is a reflection on a life that has and is dedicated to the search of meaning through creativity, spirituality, and artistic exploration. Throughout ARTHUR BROWN’s life, one idea has returned time and again: the cosmic unity of existence. “Nature” places that philosophy at its centre. “Nature” is not intended as some kind of closing statement but rather the distillation of a lifetime spent exploring the mysteries of being. It is the sound of a wandering minstrel pausing, at last, to listen to the wind in the trees. And quite literally so…

    Nature’s call changed the way that ARTHUR BROWN was used to working on new music. Rather than constructing the album purely within the walls of a studio, he began recording the natural sounds that surround his home. The bubbling brook. The flow of the nearby river. Wind moving through trees. Wind chimes hanging in the air. Footsteps across soil and woodland paths. The crackle of fire in the hearth. All these sounds and more became part of “Nature”‘s sonic palette. 
     
    ARTHUR BROWN went on to find the perfect collaborators for his musical endeavour. Working with his friend and producer Isaac McInnis of Crooked Room Studio, the veteran musician developed the conceptual framework of the record – blending environmental recordings with improvisational composition. When he was satisfied, ARTHUR BROWN took the next step and called upon another friend, the composer, multi-instrumentalist, and collaborator Dan Smith, who is also a member of the current CRAZY WORLD OF ARTHUR BROWN live line-up, to help shape the music.

    Together with McInnis and Claire Waller, the creative process unfolded organically step by step. ARTHUR BROWN brought with him a lifetime of lyrical writing, poetic prowess, and philosophical reflection. The songs evolved through a series of improvised recording sessions, which were guided by instinct rather than rigid structure.
     
    Following these sessions, Dan Smith continued to expand and develop the musical landscape. He worked alongside McInnis, Waller, and Brown to shape what would ultimately become “Nature”. More than just another album, this record offers an interwoven tapestry of natural sounds, improvised exploration of instruments, traditional composition, and joyful collaboration.
     
    It is time to let “Nature” take its course…

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    “Nature” is released on 4th September via Prophecy Productions.

    Recording & mix by Isaac McInnis at Crooked Room Studio, York (UK)
    Mastering by Kevin Tuffy at Tuff Mastering, Berlin (DE)

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    Available formats
    “Nature” will be available as a ltd. hardcover 48-page 2CD artbook with essays by Arthur Brown & bonus CD incl. two excl. studio tracks, ltd. Gatefold marbled natural & clear vinyl LP (400 copies), ltd. Gatefold brown vinyl LP (400 copies), Gatefold black vinyl LP, and on Digipak CD.

    ARTHUR BROWN live 2026
    27 JUN 2026 Shepton Mallet (UK) Midsummer Festival
    05 JUL 2026 Knislinge (SE) Rock City, Time to Rock Festival
    31 JUL 2026 Inverness (UK) Belladrum Tartan Heart
    01 AUG 2026 Glasgow (UK) Slay Glasgow
    05 AUG 2026 Jaromer (CZ) Brutal Assault Festival
    15 AUG 2026 Borre (NO) Midgardsblot Festival
    31 AUG 2026 Wokingham (UK) Wokingham Festival
    12 SEP 2026 Helsinki (FI) Kulttuuritehdas Korjaamo
    18 SEP 2026 Athena (GR) Gazarte Ground Stage
    19 SEP 2026 Thessaloniki (GR) WE
    2-4 OCT 2026 Pratteln (CH) Konzertfabrik Z7, Up In Smoke Festival
    07 NOV 2026 Hebden Bridge (UK) Trades Club
    04 DEC 2026 Sheffield (UK) Sidney and Matilda 

    ALICE COOPER UK Book Tour dates with host ARTHUR BROWN
    13 OCT 2026 London (UK) Palladium
    14 OCT 2026 Brighton (UK) Dome
    17 OCT 2026 Stockton (UK) Globe
    20 OCT 2026 Wolverhampton (UK) Civic Hall

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  • In Vespro – Where Silence Used to Sleep Review

    In a week where I was forced to bail on my half of a double review of Warning’s righteous comeback due to time constraints, a new band from Italy found their way into my ears and heart, offering succor and sweet redemption. In Vespro play doom-death in the vein of early Katatonia, Paradise Lost, and my much beloved Rapture. On their Where Silence Used to Sleep debut, they pull out all the stops to make a tried-and-true style sound as fresh in 2026 as it did back in 1993. Featuring members of Svart Vinter and Veil of Conspiracy,1 In Vespro demonstrate a firm grasp of the sadboi essentials, crafting anthems to despair, loss, and hopelessness with hooks that stick in your swollen tear ducts and keep you hanging around for all the weepy unhappiness. That’s how you get Steel in the yard to have a good cry!

    As soon as opener “Fading Hollow” takes flight, you’re cast back to Katatonia’s Brave Murder Day era for a sullen simmer in the crockpot of eternal sadness. It’s instantly likeable and after a few spins, lovable. The morose riffs and glum harmonies conjure the melancholies, and frontman Luca Gagnoni’s vocals are perfect; no clean singing, just a wounded death roar. Can you complain that it’s too close to the Brave Murder Day sound? No, because that way madness lies. “Ghost Inside Tomorrow” is like a long-lost Rapture song, and that gets my full attention. The heaving, sighing guitars also bear the pungent stench of prime Paradise Lost. “Absence Becomes Her” keeps the dour times rolling with an upbeat pace, but the mood remains despondent, even when they spice things up with some unexpectedly noodly guitar work.

    By the album’s mid-point, I was so impressed that I started to doubt the second half could keep pace. It does, with killer cuts like “Beneath the Unseen,” which feels deceptively simple on first exposure, led by some very Paradise Lost-adjacent guitar lines, but it does just enough with the classic melodoom formula to make things percolate with pain and remorse. “Ashes of the Dawn” is another textbook example of how to write effective melodoom and make it stick to the ribs. It’s unhurried and grim, but the melody in the weepy guitars carries you along effortlessly from segment to segment. “The Last Light” could’ve fallen off the back of the Draconian Times tour van, so you know that’s a win. Happily, no song feels like filler, and the album functions well as a whole. At a tight, trim 40 minutes and with all songs in the 3-5 minute window, the album moves at a near-perfect pace, and no song overstays its welcome. In fact, several cuts are all the better for their brevity, leaving you wanting more. The production is great with a warm sound and a mix that allows the guitars the weight and space they need for maximum effect, while leaving plenty of room for everything else to breathe.

    The guitar tandem of Luca Gagnoni and Emanuaels Marino is a talented one, spinning somber leads that submerge the soul in icy grave water. The harmonies are subtle but impactful and funerary, and the sudden flashes of semi-wanky solos are a nice surprise. Gagnoni is aces as a melodoom vocalist, moving effectively between early days Jonas Renkse and Nick Holmes death bellows and more acerbic blackened wails. There’s no clean singing whatsoever, only occasional spoken word segments. This isn’t an issue, but a few forlorn singing stanzas would make for a nice change-up. If there’s a complaint to be made, it’s how close In Vespro cleave to their obvious influences. It’s impossible to spin this and not hear Katatonia and Rapture looming large in the writing, but when it’s done well, does it really matter? The short answer is fook no.

    Where Silence Used to Sleep is a very impressive debut from In Vespro, and it’s quite an effective mood piece album. Mark it as one of those unheralded and happy surprises the promo sump vomits forth when the stars align and the tentacles favor the bold. I may have missed my chance to weigh in on Warning, but I caught this dark beauty as a consolation prize. Life is good (and sad).

    Rating: 3.5/5.0
    DR: 11 | Format Reviewed: 320 kbps mp3
    Label: Meuse Music
    Websites: invespro.bandcamp.com | facebook.com/invesprodoom | instagram.com/invespro_doommetal
    Releases Worldwide: June 19th, 2026

    The post In Vespro – Where Silence Used to Sleep Review appeared first on Angry Metal Guy.

  • Man Who Tried to Enter Sabrina Carpenter’s Home Gets 5-Year Restraining Order

    The pop star and songwriter said she feared what the man would do if he was not prevented from coming near her or her family, according to court records.

  • Taylor Swift, Geese, the Beatles and More: Popcast Critics Answer Your Pop Questions!

    Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli answer audience questions. Watch the full episode here.

  • Homewrecker. Unveil “The Suicide Of The Summer” Video, Debut Album Due Through Prosthetic Records In August

    Well, that’s a band name with some baggage.

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