Italian technical death metal act Gory Blister have joined forces with Dusktone for the release of their upcoming eighth studio album in 2027.
Read moreā¦
Blog
-
ENSLAVED Unveils New Single āTales Of Treesā & Announces Co-Headline UK & European Tour With SĆLSTAFIR
Last month, progressive trailblazers Enslaved officially announced their forthcoming studio album, MiĆ°, set for release on October 30 via Nuclear Blast Records. Throughout their 35-year journey, across 17 albums, the Norwegian vanguard have continually redefined the boundaries of progressive black metal, weaving Old Norse histories and sacred traditions into complex modern soundscapes. With their latest offering, Enslaved turn their gaze toward the fundamental concept of the axis: the middle, the origin, and the infinite reach of the present moment.
Building on the momentum of their latest tracks “Solar Will” and “Spirit Helper” (feat. Kevin Kicking Woman), the band have now unveiled the album’s next captivating single, “Tales Of Trees”. The song uses the majesty and fragility of the natural world as a mirror for the human condition. Through a blend of complex progressive structures and searing black metal atmosphere, the band draws a poignant parallel between Mother Nature and the psyche.
Voicalist / bassist Grutle Kjellson states: “”Tales of Trees” is indeed tales about trees, but perhaps not first and foremost in a botanical sense. Trees can grow, shine, and flourish, but they can also wither and burn. They need to be tended to and looked after in one way or another, and thus serve as a fitting parallel to the human mind, let alone humanity as a whole. Trees as symbols of something more than mere botanical creatures have appeared throughout history, both in mythological tales and in folklore. So, I think this tale is a fitting accompaniment the the heavy and yet dynamic tunes of this compositionā
Guitarist Ivar BjĆørnson adds: āāTales of Treesā can be both a tribute to our wooden relatives on this planet – who have had rather a lot of patience with us; and a metaphor for so much more. The winding time signatures of folk music and the adventurous spirit of classic prog are natural ingredients in my songwriting, and they feel particularly at home here.There is something about our kinship with trees that is both deeply familiar and wonderfully strange: everyday encounters with something we barely understand. That sense of recognition and mystery is at the heart of this song, opening another path into the world of MiĆ°.ā
Pre-order MiĆ° here.
To celebrate the arrival of MiĆ°, Enslaved will hit the road across the UK and Europe in February 2027 as a co-headline with Iceland’s SĆ³lstafir, with support coming from Norway’s Gaahls Wyrd. Tickets will go on-sale on September 25 here.
The post ENSLAVED Unveils New Single “Tales Of Trees” & Announces Co-Headline UK & European Tour With SĆLSTAFIR appeared first on Sonic Perspectives.
-
Lost In Kyiv – Present ‘TrĆ³ia’ Song
Lost In Kyiv have released a brand new single/video, “TrĆ³ia”. The latter was recorded during the We’re All Going To Be Fine sessions.
Read moreā¦ -
Queens Of The Stone Ageās āWhere The Goth Girls At?ā Music Video Debuts
‘Peacemaker’ fans might notice a familiar face.
The post Queens Of The Stone Age’s “Where The Goth Girls At?” Music Video Debuts appeared first on Theprp.com.
-
Show Me The Body Cover Charli XCXās āRock Musicā For Spotify
Back in May, Charli XCX released “Rock Music,” the big-statement lead single from her new album Music, Fashion, Film. Upon arrival, the track felt like a giddy, provocative goof: “I think the dancefloor is dead, so now we’re making rawwwwwwwk music.” Madonna, on the brink of releasing her own dancefloor-centric album, briefly took exception, but the beef didn’t last long, and now Charli is about to appear on Madonna’s “Danceteria” remix, due Friday. Meanwhile, Show Me The Body have taken “Rock Music” and turned it into rock music.
The post Show Me The Body Cover Charli XCX’s “Rock Music” For Spotify appeared first on Stereogum.
-
IN VAIN Preview Seventh Album Architects of Mayhem with āSpit on the Deadā
Spanish heavy/power/thrash metal band IN VAIN have announced their seventh studio album, Architects of Mayhem, due out on November 5, 2026, through Fighter Records on CD and digital formats. The first single, āSpit on the Dead,ā is available now, alongside the albumās artwork and complete tracklist. The song introduces the Madrid bandās latest material with […] -
Sacred Oath – Detail Upcoming Ninth Full Length
US power metal veterans Sacred Oath are pleased to announce the release of their next full-length instalment, Donāt Be Afraid, on December 4, 2026 worldwide via The SRG ILS Group/Virgin Music on CD/LP (November 20, digitally).
Read moreā¦ -
‘Black Sabbath’ Cover Model Made a Trippy Rock Opera About AI
Louisa Livingstone, the woman depicted on the cover of Black Sabbath's 1970 debut album, has created a rock opera based on 'Alice in Wonderland' and AI. Continue reading… -
Wendy’s Hilarious New Emo Album Features These Scene Bands
Wendy's has just dropped an emo album and it actually features members of some well-known bands from the scene. Continue reading… -
John Coltrane Was Born 100 Years Ago Today: Hear A New Jeff Parker Cover And An Unreleased Tiberi Tapes Track
Today marks 100 years since the birth of John Coltrane, the saxophone genius whose playing changed the face of jazz. Naturally, there are festivities afoot, including the release of some long-mythologized live recordings.
The post John Coltrane Was Born 100 Years Ago Today: Hear A New Jeff Parker Cover And An Unreleased <em>Tiberi Tapes</em> Track appeared first on Stereogum.