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REAPING ASMODEIA RETURNS WITH “POISON OF THE EARTH (DELUXE EDITION)” – OUT MARCH 20, 2026
FFO: Despised Icon, The Black Dahlia Murder, The Acacia Strain Genre: Metal / Death Metal / Deathcore Label: Blood Blast Distribution Listen & Download: https://reapingasmodeia.bandcamp.com
Minneapolis, MN – Midwest deathcore titans Reaping Asmodeia are unleashing a blast from the past with the deluxe edition of their debut full-length, “Poison Of The Earth,” hitting digital platforms March 20, 2026 via Blood Blast Distribution. This reissue not only revives the band’s groundbreaking debut but adds two re-recorded tracks featuring current vocalist Eric Keyes , marking a new chapter in the band’s 15-year journey.
“‘Poison of the Earth’ is a snapshot from the beginnings of Reaping Asmodeia,” says drummer Daniel Koppy . “It brought to life the first ideas of what we wanted this band to convey. Wildly chaotic at points, and always heavy, we think this album is a great opening idea to where we wanted to take the band to where we are today, and beyond!”
Rising from the chaos of the Midwest metal scene, Reaping Asmodeia first made waves with “Bodies In Barrels,” a track that set the band apart with its relentless technical precision, breakneck drumming, and guitar work shifting between melodic finesse and crushing breakdowns. This track landed the band a deal with Prosthetic Records , leading to two releases and tours with Born of Osiris, Cryptopsy, Signs of the Swarm , and more.
With fresh blood entering the ranks in 2024 – the return of original bassist Jakub Kingery and the addition of Eric Keyes on vocals – Reaping Asmodeia have expanded their creative reach. “Having Eric and Jakub on board has brought an amazing collective feeling of creativity and enthusiasm toward our future as a band,” adds Koppy.
The deluxe edition of “Poison Of The Earth” arrives alongside a series of re-releases and a documentary chronicling the band’s career. Fans can catch the band live throughout spring and summer, highlighted by major festival appearances:
4/7 – Sioux Falls, SD w/ Cognitive
4/8 – Manitowoc, WI w/ Cognitive & Micawber
4/28 – Saint Paul, MN w/ Signs of the Swarm
7/16 – Cadott, WI Rock Fest w/ Machine Head, Gojira, Hatebreed & more
9/11 & 9/12 – Manitowoc, WI Manitowoc Metalfest 4 w/ Born of Osiris, Jungle Rot, Cognitive, Micawber & more
More summer dates and festival announcements are coming soon.
Line-up:
Eric Keyes – Vocals
Alexander Kelly – Guitars
Jakub Kingery – Bass
Daniel Koppy – Drums
Press highlights from previous releases include:
Metal Injection Spotlight Feature
BraveWords Coverage of “Sanctuary of Poison”
The deluxe edition of “Poison Of The Earth” is streaming now across all platforms, and the band’s relentless energy and brutal technicality continue to push the Midwest metal scene forward.
Follow Reaping Asmodeia:
https://facebook.com/reapingasmodeia https://instagram.com/reapingasmodeia https://www.youtube.com/reapingasmodeia https://reapingasmodeia.bandcamp.com/ https://open.spotify.com/artist/2eeZd6XfINSlPKKoRkYa8O https://music.apple.com/us/artist/reaping-asmodeia/912446116
Main Contact for the Band:
📩 Daniel Koppy – danielkoppy@gmail.com 📩 Brad Gunnarson – cardinalsunrecords@gmail.com
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INHALE Returns with Explosive New Album BLUE MOMENT – Out April 22, 2026
Osaka, Japan – After years of evolution and refinement, Japanese melodic metal powerhouse INHALE announces their triumphant return with BLUE MOMENT , set for release on April 22, 2026. The album showcases the band at the intersection of classic heavy rock/metal craftsmanship and modern melodic death metal intensity.
Formed in 2006, INHALE has always prioritized structure, dynamics, and melody over trend-driven aggression. At the center of their sound is guitarist Takahiro “Hasshin” Hashimoto (ex KING OF DARKNESS ), whose razor-edged riffs, soaring leads, and meticulously sculpted tone define the band’s sonic identity. The addition of vocalist Yusuke “Uske” Shimomura , capable of fluidly shifting between powerful clean vocals and ferocious growls, expands the band’s dynamic range. Anchoring the sound is a groove-driven rhythm section featuring Akira “Tatty” Tateyama on bass and Tatsuya “Pan” Fujimori on drums, delivering precision and impact throughout.
Recorded and produced at Hashimoto’s own Studio Galaxy Blast , BLUE MOMENT delivers a record that is both authentic and modern, melodic yet forceful. It is a testament to INHALE’s commitment to expressive songwriting, dramatic development, and emotional weight, cementing a decisive new chapter in the band’s journey.
For fans of: TRIVIUM, AS I LAY DYING, ARCH ENEMY, TESTAMENT, and modern melodic guitar-driven metal.
Line-Up:
Takahiro “Hasshin” Hashimoto – Guitars
Yusuke “Uske” Shimomura – Vocals
Akira “Tatty” Tateyama – Bass
Tatsuya “Pan” Fujimori – Drums
BLUE MOMENT will be available on all streaming platforms and physical formats on April 22, 2026 .
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Interview With Damek East Heat #4 Green Rooms, 21.03.26
1. Please introduce yourself for anyone who may not know you. Tell us a little bit more about you as a band.
We are DAMEK forged from the remnants of Hogslayer, Zonderhoof, Thorun previously and Desalvo. Formed in the Murky Depths of Deepest Wales comes this formidable European Power Trio that deliver Crushing riffs and Dramatic songs.
With a focus on delivering crushing riffs, hooks and twists in unexpected directions. We have been said to be similar to Black Sabbath, Melvins and Celtic Frost. But there’s plenty of fast bits too so it’s not all Doom n Gloom.
The name DAMEK means Red Earth from Ancient language.
DBOMB on DRUMS , KAOS on the BASS, D. Omsk on Guitar and Vokillz.
2. What made you want to participate in the Metal To The Masses South Wales 2026 campaign? Have you had previous experience? Or is this your first time?
We wanted to try and better ourselves and push the band to the next level and thought what a better way to get there than to compete to play the Mighty Bloodstock. We’ve just released our new single Satanic Witchunt which we’d written early last year and thought what a great way to promote it. Yes we have tried in the past. And we had a great experience , but unfortunately didn’t get through, so if at first you don’t succeed try try again. So Let’s Crush!
3. M2TM is all about supporting your local scene. How important is the local scene to you as a band?
We love the local South Wales scene there’s a lot going on at the moment at different levels, some great bands starting out and been going a while, some on the verge of breaking through and others lucky enough to be doing extensive touring.
4. We have a slightly different set up this year with Heats/Quarters/Semis taking place at Bunkhouse/Green Rooms. Have you played the venue before or is this your first time? Are you excited to get on those stages?
Yes we love the Green Rooms where our heat is. It’s amazing!! We were lucky enough to play there last year and it was a great night, we felt like Rick Stars! We have also been to the Bunkhouse previously a great venue. We are very lucky in South Wales to have these great venues and everyone has to get out there and support locals venues because it can be tough keeping these things going. SUPPORT OUR LOCAL VENUES
5. What are your expectations from being a part of M2TM?
We hope that by doing this (and hopefully getting through) we can see other great bands and connect with these bands and fans. Playing further gigs with these bands and create more events in the scene together. And build and build. Cause at the end of the day we are all the same, one day we picked up an instrument, was inspired by a gig or a band that we’d seen and said “Hey I want to do that!” and that’s what happened to me when I was 14.
6. What would getting to our Day Of Wreckoning final and the possibility of playing Bloodstock Festival 2026 mean to you?
OMG it would be the best thing The Day of Wreckoning is such a great event with totally awesome bands and epic headliners. One of my newest favourite bands is The Wildhearts as I’d been meaning to see them before but never have so the see them and play next to them would be mind blowing. And Ginger is such a lovely dude and is going through a lot at the moment. Obviously playing Bloodstock would be monumental for us to be on a stage and crushing and give it our all. Wow that would be a lifetime achievement.
7. We encourage all the bands in M2TM to try and check out the other bands, who are you most looking forward to? Who should your fans also try to catch?
Yeah we’ve checked out all the bands and I like Disrupt the Continuum. I think they’ve got some great ideas. And we did a warm up gig with butties Exaust who managed to get through to the next round, so good luck to them.
8. Tell us in five words why people should come and see your band?
What New Shows Did Suffocation Add To Their 2026 Tour?
Suffocation added several standalone headlining dates during their 2026 U.S. run with Cradle Of Filth, giving fans a chance to see extended sets outside the main tour package.
TL;DR
Suffocation add standalone headlining shows across April and May 2026
Dates run alongside Cradle Of Filth tour
Support on main tour includes Ghost Bath and Cultus Black
Tour covers major U.S. markets and select secondary cities
Suffocation’s upcoming run already had weight behind it.
Now it has range.
By adding their own headlining stops between larger tour dates, the band shifts part of this cycle away from shared billing and into something more direct.
Short festival-style sets and full headline sets deliver very different experiences. That gap is exactly what these added shows address.
Yes, the band added multiple standalone headlining shows alongside their U.S. tour.
How Are These Shows Different From The Main Tour?
The headlining shows feature only Suffocation with longer, full-length sets.
When Does The Tour Take Place?
The tour runs from late April through May 2026.
Who Is On The Main Tour Lineup?
Cradle Of Filth, Ghost Bath, and Cultus Black join Suffocation on the primary run.
Where Can Fans Buy Tickets?
Tickets are available through official outlets and verified resale platforms.
Suffocation Bio
Suffocation are a foundational death metal band known for helping shape the genre’s technical and brutal sound. Since the early 1990s, their influence has extended across multiple generations of extreme metal.
Ever since the release of Lamb Of God‘s Into Oblivion last Friday, some eagle-eyed fans have noticed that the iTunes and Amazon Music versions have a bonus track titled “Wire” that’s not available everywhere else. Some fans have wondered whether other platforms will get access to that bonus track or not and as a result, the band issued a statement looking to clear things up.
As it turns out, it’s only available on iTunes and Amazon Music, but only until midnight tonight. After then, you’ll have to hope it comes out in some compilation or anniversary edition of Into Oblivion. Here’s what they had to say:
“Hello to all Lamb of God fans around the world. We wanted to take a moment, and address some of the rumors that have been circulating online about the band and our latest album… We’ll address the situation in as much detail as we can share, and we’ll do our best to speak candidly on the next couple of slides.
“You may have heard that we have a bonus track ‘Wire’ that was NOT included in the original Into Oblivion tracklisting. THIS IS TRUE. You can grab the Into Oblivion (Bonus Track Edition) now on iTunes and Amazon music for just $4.99. HOWEVER. DUE TO UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. UNFORTUNATELY…
“With our deepest regret, we must inform you all that the bonus track edition is only availble until MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. So this is your last chance. Hopefully, we lay some of these rumors to rest or at least provide some clarity to the ongoing discourse.
“If you’ve got something else to say, feel free to scream it to our faces on the Into Oblivion North America Tour. We’ll see you out there.”
Into Oblivion was released on March 13 via Epic Records, so you can get it wherever you get your music these days.
Lamb of God are currently headlining a killer tour with Kublai Khan TX, Fit For An Autopsy, and Sanguisugabogg. You can check out the full list of tour dates below and get your tickets today.
March 19 Montreal, QC Bell Centre March 20 Toronto, ON GCT Theatre March 22 Detroit, MI Fox Theatre March 24 Minneapolis, MN Armory March 25 Chicago, IL Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom March 27 Denver, CO Fillmore Auditorium March 28 Salt Lake City, UT The Union Event Center March 30 Portland, OR Theater of the Clouds March 31 Seattle, WA WAMU Theater April 1 Vancouver, BC PNE Forum April 3 San Francisco, CA The Masonic April 4 Inglewood, CA YouTube Theater April 5 Phoenix, AZ Arizona Financial Theatre April 7 Albuquerque, NM Revel Entertainment Center April 10 Austin, TX Moody Amphitheater April 11 Irving, TX The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory April 12 Houston, TX 713 Music Hall April 14 Nashville, TN War Memorial Auditorium April 15 Atlanta, GA Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre April 16 Raleigh, NC Red Hat Amphitheater April 18 Reading, PA Santander Arena April 19 Virginia Beach, VA The Dome April 21 Buffalo, NY Buffalo RiverWorks April 23 Brooklyn, NY Brooklyn Paramount April 25 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun Arena April 26 Boston, MA MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Additional 2026 tour dates:
May 9 Daytona Beach, FL Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival May 17 Dayton, OH Welcome to Rockville May 20 San Juan, PR Coliseo de Puerto Rico July 24 Istanbul, TR Bonus Parkorman July 25 – 27 Plovdiv, BG Hills of Rock July 27 – 31 Râşnov, RO Rockstadt Extreme Fest August 1 Wacken, DE Wacken Open Air August 3 Leipzig, DE Haus Auensee August 5 Lisbon, PT Vagos Open Air August 6 – 9 Kortrijk, BE Alcatraz Open Air August 7 Walton-on-Trent, UK Bloodstock Open Air August 11 Copenhagen, DK K.B. Hallen August 12 – 16 Dinkelsbühl, DE Summer Breeze August 13 – 15 Sulingen, DE Reload Festival August 14 – 16 Eindhoven, NL Dynamo Metalfest October 30 – November 3 Miami, FL Headbangers Boat
The Finnish dark metal band Horizon of Aeons are set to release their debut album, Timeless Forms of Desolation, on 29 May 2026 via Inverse Records. The second single ‘Until the Darkness Claims Us’, is unleashed today and it’s available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/horizon-of-aeons-darkness The band comments: “The title of the song is taken from the […]