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Posted on April 30th 2026, 2:06p.m.

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A second piece of STORMKEEP‘s upcoming album The Nocturnes of Iswylm has been revealed. Check out the new song “Imperious Sanguine Eroticism” on all streaming platforms, YouTube and Bandcamp available now!

Founded in Denver, Colorado in 2017, STORMKEEP have become one of the spearheads of contemporary symphonic black metal. From the beginning, the band’s work has been defined by a clear sense of identity: melodic, atmospheric, and rooted in the genre’s classic tradition, while shaped by their own fantasy-driven world and narrative approach.

Their first official release, the “Galdrum” EP, arrived in 2020 and quickly established STORMKEEP as a band with a distinctive vision. One year later, their debut album “Tales Of Othertime” expanded that world further, earning the band strong recognition within the international black metal underground and placing them among the most notable new names in the field.

Now signed to Vesperian, STORMKEEP return with their second full-length album, “The Nocturnes Of Iswylm“. Continuing the story first opened on “Tales Of Othertime“, the record further develops the band’s self-described black metal symphonia: a blend of grandeur, medieval atmosphere, and fantastical storytelling, carried by precise songwriting and a strong sense of place.

Produced by the band together with Michael Zech, known for his work with SECRETS OF THE MOON, DARK FORTRESS, and THE RUINS OF BEVERAST, and mastered by Arthur Rizk, whose credits include BLOOD INCANTATION, POWER TRIP, and WORM, “The Nocturnes Of Iswylm” presents STORMKEEP‘s vision with clarity and depth. The cover artwork was created by Simon Bisley, whose unmistakable visual language adds another striking layer to the world of the album. Additional extensive artwork was created by Valnoir, known for his work with ULVER, PARADISE LOST, AMORPHIS, and more.

Following the late March release of the first single, “Carnal Tapestries Of Nailtorn Flesh“, STORMKEEP have now also released the second single, “Imperious Sanguine Eroticism“. It offers another view into “The Nocturnes Of Iswylm” and underlines the band’s position at the forefront of modern symphonic black metal: traditional in spirit, carefully crafted, and fully committed to the world they have built.

Also, today starts the pre-order for the new album which is available in the following formats/versions:

• Download/streaming
• Standard CD in Jewelcase
• Limited CD Box incl. Digipak, double-sided poster, 4 photo cards and 20-page booklet with additional art
• Tape (300 copies) – only available through mailorder, Bandcamp and the Vesperian webstore
• LP with booklet with extensive artwork in the following vinyl variants:
+ Black
+ Violet (500 copies) – exclusive for Europe
+ Dark-green ripple (700 copies) – exclusive for Europe
+ Green (500 copies) – exclusive for North America
+ Blue marble (700 copies) – exclusive for North America
+ Color-in-color (300 copies) – exclusive for Bandcamp Europe and the Vesperian webstore
+ Galaxy 2 color (300 copies) – exclusive for Bandcamp North America

Click HERE to find all versions and availability.

Watch/Hear the new single “Imperious Sanguine Eroticism” and previously released single “Carnal Tapestries Of Nailtorn Flesh” HERE.

The Nocturnes Of Iswylm Track Listing:
01. The Taste of Immortal Blood
02. The Black Dragons of Iswylm
03. Saccharine Subjugation
04. Imperious Sanguine Eroticism
05. Echoes in the Vasts of Sequestration
06. Carnal Tapestries of Nailtorn Flesh
07. Ballad of a Fallen Star

Stormkeep is:
Otheyn Vermithrax: Vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums
Apokteino: Guitar
Nebula Husk: Bass
Lord Dahthar: Keyboards

https://www.instagram.com/stormkeepofficial

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In a Blues Rock Review exclusive premiere, listen to Ghalia Volt’s new single “Burn the House Down,” the title track from her upcoming album due out May 15 via Ruf Records.

The new song captures Ghalia Volt’s fearless blend of blues, rock and roots influences, pairing gritty grooves with a deeply personal lyrical core. Anchored by a swampy rhythm and pulsing energy, “Burn the House Down” offers another glimpse into an artist who continues to push beyond traditional boundaries.

“In this song, I hold onto every photograph, every memory, the lyrics sweat nostalgia while the music pulses like a heartbeat, swampy and greasy tracing my flamenco roots into my very own sound.”

Burn the House Down is Ghalia Volt’s sixth studio album and was recorded in Nashville with producer JD Simo. Across 11 songs, the album explores the full spectrum of her influences, from the John Lee Hooker-inspired swagger of “Lucifer’s Grip” to the juke joint grooves of “Let Yo’ Hair Down,” the Hill Country blues of “Where Do We Go,” and the late-night rock and roll feel of “Mine.”

Tracked live in the studio over two days, the album was recorded with a tight-knit band featuring drummer Chris Powell, bassist Brian Allen, and Simo on guitar. The sessions embraced spontaneity, with amps bleeding into one another and performances captured in the moment.

“Being true is always what resonates with me,” says Ghalia. “Often, bands make music for the fans or to fit into a certain genre. I believe that if you make art for yourself, if it feels right, if you feel good doing it then it will translate. People will appreciate it more because it’s real. It’s you.”

She also praised Simo’s approach behind the board.

“I love to compare JD to a photographer,” she explains. “He captures a moment, an energy, and all those action shots translate into a record. We only did a few takes of each song. It’s raw, it’s real, it’s simple. It’s all about spontaneity and feel.”

With “Burn the House Down,” Ghalia Volt delivers a track that feels both intimate and electrifying, rooted in memory while charging forward with undeniable spirit.

Pre-save Burn the House Down now ahead of its May 15 release.

Photo credit: Doug Hardesty

The post Premiere: Ghalia Volt – “Burn the House Down” appeared first on Blues Rock Review.

The rise of Mumford & Sons out of London, England, came from a tight-knit group of musicians who built their sound around acoustic instruments and emotionally direct songwriting. Marcus Mumford, Ben Lovett, Winston Marshall, and Ted Dwane formed the band in the mid-2000s, developing their identity on the London folk circuit before breaking through globally. Their debut album, Sigh No More, released in 2009 and produced by Markus Dravs, introduced a banjo-driven sound that quickly separated them from the mainstream. Songs like “Little Lion Man,” “The Cave,” and “Winter Winds” connected immediately, with “The Cave” reaching number one on the

The post Complete List Of Mumford & Sons Songs From A to Z appeared first on ClassicRockHistory.com.

NESTOR are set to present their thrilling live energy on record for the first time with new album Live at Gothenburg Film Studios, out August 14, 2026, via Napalm Records! Originally formed back in 1989, the band took the international rock scene by storm with its comeback and first music releases in 2021, unleashing the debut album Kids […]

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Olivia Rodrigo has announced the dates of a HUGE TOUR, with support coming from some very special bands.

The Unraveled Tour will make its way across the US, Europe and the UK from Autumn through to next Spring, with Wolf Alice joining the party for the first leg from September 25 through to October 30. Die Spitz are also going to play support, closing out the run between April 23 and May 02 2027. Additional support in between will come from Devon Again, The Last Dinner Party and Grave Ives.

Here are all the dates you need to know:

SEPTEMBER

25 – HARTFORD PeoplesBank Arena+
26 – HARTFORD PeoplesBank Arena+
29 – PITTSBURGH PPG Paints Arena+
30 – PITTSBURGH PPG Paints Arena+

OCTOBER

03 – WASHINGTON Capital One Arena+
04 – WASHINGTON Capital One Arena+
07 – CHARLOTTE Spectrum Center+
08 – CHARLOTE Spectrum Center+
11 – CHICAGO United Center+
12 – CHICAGO United Center+
15 – BOSTON TD Garden+
17 – BOSTON TD Garden+
21 – MONTREAL Bell Centre+
22 – MONTREAL Bell Centre+
26 – TORONTO Scotiabank Arena+
27 – TORONTO Scotiabank Arena+
29 – COLUMBUS Schottenstein Center+
30 – COLUMBUS Schottenstein Center+

NOVEMBER

07 – PHILADELPHIA Xfinity Mobile Arena^
08 – PHILADELPHIA Xfinity Mobile Arena^
11 – ATLANTA State Farm Arena^
12 – ATLANTA State Farm Arena^
15 – ORLANDO Kia Center^
16 – ORLANDO Kia Center^
19 – SUNRISE Amerant Bank Arena^
20 – SUNRISE Amerant Bank Arena^
23 – NASHVILLE Bridgestone Arena^
24 – NASHVILLE Bridgestone Arena^

DECEMBER

01 – VANCOUVER Rogers Arena^
02 – VANCOUVER Rogers Arena^
07 – SEATTLE Climate Pledge Arena^
08 – SEATTLE Climate Pledge Arena^
11 – OAKLAND Oakland Arena^
12 – OAKLAND Oakland Arena^
15 – SACRAMENTO Golden 1 Center^
16 – SACRAMENTO Golden 1 Center^
19 – LAS VEGAS T-Mobile Arena^
20 – LAS VEGAS T-Mobile Arena^

JANUARY 2027

12 – LOS ANGELES Intuit Dome#^
13 – LOS ANGELES Intuit Dome#^
16 – LOS ANGELES Intuit Dome#^
17 – LOS ANGELES Intuit Dome#^

FEBRUARY 2027

11 – BROOKLYN Barclays Center#^
12 – BROOKLYN Barclays Center#^
15 – BROOKLYN Barclays Center#^
16 – BROOKLYN Barclays Center#^

MARCH 2027

19 – STOCKHOLM Avicii Arena~
20 – STOCKHOLM Avicii Arena~
23 – AMSTERDAM Ziggo Dome~
24 – AMSTERDAM Ziggo Dome~

APRIL 2027

01 – MUNICH Olympiahalle~
02 – MUNICH Olympiahalle~
05 – LONDON The O2~
16 – LONDON The O2~
08 – LONDON The O2~
09 – LONDON The O2~
23 – PARIS La Defense Arena=
27 – MILAN Unipol Dome=
28 – MILAN Unipol Dome=

MAY 2027

01 – BARCELONA Palau Sant Jordi=
02 – BARCELONA Palau Sant Jordi=
 
+ Wolf Alice
^ Devon Again
# The Last Dinner Party
~ Grace Ives
= Die Spitz

Olivia’s new album ‘you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love’ is set for release on June 12 via Geffen Records, with the first taste, ‘drop dead’, out now.

It sounds a lot like this:

The post Wolf Alice & Die Spitz To Support Olivia Rodrigo On World Tour appeared first on Rock Sound.

A fiery baptism of gothic rock from the American South Recorded in full analogue by Matt Talbott of Hum “If Bauhaus, Killing Joke and Black Sabbath had a child, this would be it” — Metal Injection WAILIN STORMS, the Durham, North Carolina gothic rock band, will release their fifth album and first for Season of Mist, The […]

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Los Angeles Zen Hardcore outfit Monk is back with a new single, “No Gods” on Dine Alone Records. The song is a tornado of frantic energy and crushing guitars in a collaboration with post-hardcore vocalist George Petit of Alexisonfire. Monk lead singer Frank Bach says the song is about owning your life. This defiant meditation is delivered with the ferociousness and urgency the band is known for.

Stream “No Gods” now:

The B-side to “No Gods” is a high-voltage cover of Blur’s 1997 hit, “Song 2.” Monk’s take on this classic track aggressively elevates it to the next level while still being respectful to the source. If you liked Monk’s previous release, “Dark Side of the Mind,” “No Gods” is the perfect coda to a hardcore record done right.

Posted on April 30th 2026, 1:41p.m.