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US-based progressive rock group Advent Horizon recently declared its return with a new studio album titled Falling Together. The follow-up to their critically acclaimed 2023 release A Cell to Call Home is an album about holding your beliefs under a microscope, and determining whether they are truly yours, or whether they were planted there by others when you were young and impressionable.

The band is now releasing the second single from the album.
You can listen to “Faith’s Window’ here:

Vocalist/Guitarist/Songwriter Rylee McDonald on the track: “‘Faith’s Window’ is my personal favorite track from our new album. It’s one of those that “wrote itself” – I think all of the parts were written within an hour, and came together quickly and seamlessly. The chorus is one of the catchiest things I’ve ever written, and I feel like, in general, the song does a good job of blending the classic “Advent Horizon sound” with something more modern and heavy. In the past, I’ve been very hesitant to include any screaming in our music, but this song demanded more intensity in the middle section. When we tried adding scratch vocal screams in the demo, it was immediately apparent that this was the right call. I’m particularly proud of the way we blended the screams and the clean vocals at the end of the bridge section. I also really love the way that Kristen takes over the last chorus, her vocals at the end are so magical and signature.”

Work on the new album traces back further than it might appear. Much of the material began taking shape during the sessions for A Cell To Call Home, when early ideas — including the expansive “In a Lone and Dreary World” — proved too large in scope to fit that record. Rather than force it into the previous release, the band set those songs aside and began shaping a follow-up built around the same musical DNA. By the time A Cell To Call Home arrived, roughly a third of the next album already existed, and the following year was spent refining and expanding it into a complete statement. The goal became clear: distill what makes the band distinct into something heavier, tighter, and more representative of their identity.

The writing ultimately unfolded in two distinct periods. Half of the material dates from 2018–2021, while the remainder was composed during the summer of 2024, when Rylee McDonald and drummer Mike Lofgreen spent Mondays working beside a remote mountain lake in northern Utah. The quiet surroundings and isolation shaped the tone of the newer material, with several key tracks emerging directly from those sessions.

Recording followed between January and May 2025 at Cold House Studios in Provo, Utah, co-produced by the band alongside engineer and mixer Zach Boorman. The album was mastered by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Haken, Leprous, BTBAM) and its visual presentation was completed with artwork by Travis Smith (Opeth, Devin Townsend, Lamb of God, Mastadon), helping bring the project’s sound and atmosphere fully into focus.

Falling Together will be released on May 15th, 2026 and is available for pre-order now.
https://adventhorizon.bandcamp.com/
as well as on all streaming platforms.

1. In A Lone And Dreary World (19:03)
2. Faiths Window (5:20)
3. Patience (4:53)
4. Past Life Parable (5:03)
5. Gravity I (2:35)
6. Gravity II (4:49)
7. Animals (5:34)

ADVENT HORIZON is:
Rylee McDonald – Vocals, Guitars, Keys
Mike Lofgreen – Drums and Percussion
Cason Wood – Bass, Keys, Trombone
Grant Matheson – Guitar, Keys, Vocals

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For nearly a decade, the “Heartagram” has been in a state of digital hibernation. Since HIM played their final notes at the Tavastia in Helsinki on New Year’s Eve 2017, fans have wondered if the goth-metal pioneers would ever return. Now, in an exclusive retrospective with Metal Hammer, frontman Ville Valo is finally addressing the “corpse” he buried years ago—and he isn’t ruling out a resurrection.

The Bittersweet End: Why HIM Called It Quits

Reflecting on the 2017 split, Valo notes that the band didn’t end in a flurry of separate limos or legal battles. Instead, the band simply outgrew the creative container they had inhabited since 1991.

“The bittersweet thing about it was that we were still good friends, we’d just grown apart,” Valo tells Hammer. “I miss those fellows. They are my brothers. But there’s also beauty in the fact we didn’t strangle each other at the end… I felt it was the right way to bury the corpse.”

Despite the finality of that “burial,” Valo admitted that the emotional weight of the band remains: “HIM was and is my life. It was very hard to let go of that.”

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Could the Heartagram Return?

While Valo hasn’t been in constant contact with his former bandmates, the door for a reunion appears to be cracked open—even if only slightly.

“I would love to play with the lads again someday,” Valo confessed. While there are currently no concrete plans for a 2026 or 2027 comeback, the mere admission that he “misses those fellows” is enough to ignite the rumor mill for a band that has certified Platinum across five consecutive albums, from Greatest Hits Vol. 666 to the international breakthrough Dark Light.

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TL;DR: The Ville Valo Update

• The Reunion: Valo “would love” to play with the original HIM lineup again someday.
• The Status: Members remain friends; no “bad blood” led to the 2017 split.
• The Solo Project: The VV (Neon Noir) era is officially over following the May 2024 Royal Albert Hall show.
• New Music: Valo is currently writing and searching for an “Aha!” moment for his next dark romantic project.

Information Gain: What’s Next for Ville Valo?

With the VV project officially laid to rest as of May 2024, Valo is currently in a state of creative metamorphosis. He revealed that he is already writing new music, though he is still searching for the “new perspective” required to follow up on the success of Neon Noir.

Fans expecting a radical departure may be disappointed—or relieved. Valo indicates that the new material will retain the “dark romantic vibe” that defined HIM and VV, but he is looking for a new angle to keep the fire alive. “I’ve tried to come up with some new ideas, but they’re not there yet,” he admitted.

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The HIM Legacy: A Mainstream Goth Force

As one of Finland’s most successful exports, HIM’s influence on the 2000s rock landscape cannot be overstated. From topping charts with Razorblade Romance to becoming a mainstay in the US, Germany, and Austria, the band created a sub-genre of “Love Metal” that remains unmatched. Whether a reunion happens in 2028 to coincide with a major anniversary or stays a “someday” dream, Valo’s current headspace suggests the story of the Heartagram isn’t quite finished.

Stay tuned to Loaded Radio for the latest updates on Ville Valo’s new project and any breaking HIM reunion news. Stream us 24/7 here.

The post IS A HIM REUNION ON THE HORIZON? Ville Valo ‘Would Love’ to Play with the Lads Again appeared first on Loaded Radio.

Solo guitarist, songwriter, and producer MiKiT has written over 20 songs over the years and is now fully producing and creating all instrumentals himself for his work, 4 songs at a time. All instruments, mixing/mastering, and production ws done at his home studio, with the exception of hired session singers recording the vocals. Previously in the band CASPER, MiKiT has played shows with bands like UFO, Wishbone Ashe, and Dr. Feelgood.

His upcoming EP, "Highway Of Lies" begins with its track of the same name. As the track introduces itself, distant piano, ambient clean guitar, and airy synths create a gentle, atmospheric sound that has an umistakable grooviness to it. Vocals kick in with a soft rock 80s vibe to it as funky bass lines descend across the mix. MiKiT's production is smooth and well-done, but does have a noticeable self-produced sound that furthers the 80s-esque sound to me, and I don't mind it, the production is defintely one of the better self-produced tracks that I've heard. Slower verses focus on groove before eventually leading into choruses with soaring vocals and (possibly too bright) cymbal hits. A calm but technical guitar solo leads into a final chorus that fades out the track.

Next up is "I'll Be Your Angel". If the last track was more groove, this one is undeniably a classic rock tune. Chiming keyboard organs are met by clean electric rock riffs and raspy vocals that carry a rock 'n' roll swagger. As the song builds into its chorus, powerful choir harmonies are added to the main vocals as a group chants along to the main melody. I think the self-produced sound really suits this track; it really feels to me like a song that could fit on a 70s or 80s classic rock playlist seamlessly with other songs from the time.

"This Is The Love" begins with hi-hat hits and strummed guitar as distant guitar distortion builds in volume before introducing soft, drawn-out vocal melodies. The 7 minute song starts slow as vocals take the forefront of the mix with a slightly southern rock vibe in the vocals and guitar. The backup singing from the last song is brought back into this track and accents the vocals very well. At 7 minutes in length, the vocals stop a little after the 5-minute mark, followed by 2 minutes of solo instrumentals. I find that "This Is The Love" runs a bit too long for my taste, but it does an excellent job of capturing a specific vibe and keeps a satisfying level of groove throughout.

Final track, "Soul On Fire" starts with a much more intense sound as dramatic spoken vocals and a tense cinematic intro soon fade into funky bass and choppy guitar leads. Soon, guitar riffs make way for a bright dance synth to take the stage while chopped female vocals soar through the background. I really enjoy the use of different synth tones alongside the classic rock sound. "Soul On Fire" introduces a dynamic between male and female vocals and a much more electronic, experimental sound that feels much different from the previous tracks. I love when bands aren't afraid to switch things up, and think it keeps a piece of discography more interesting when an artist doesn't keep the same sound throughout, so I appreciated this change of pacing.

Fans of classic rock, 70s/80s era music, and groovy music will certainly appreciate MiKiT's sound. You can stream his upcoming EP "Highway Of Lies" coming soon!

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Electric Callboy have announced their new album ‘TANZNEID’, revealing the artwork and the release date.

So, the album’s release date will be August 07. The record will serve as the follow-up to the band’s 2022 full-length ‘TEKKNO TRAIN’.

And the artwork looks like this, and is as wild as you would imagine.

No tracklisting yet, but based on that title, it would be strange for the previously released ‘TANZNEID’ to not be the title track. Like, really strange.

Here is that track, alongside the brain-filled video.

The band are just about to keep their TANZNEID tour trucking into the US, with support from Polaris and Scene Queen. The dates look a bit like this:

APRIL

17 – DALLAS South Side Ballroom
19 – PHOENIX Arizona Financial Theatre
21 – LOS ANGELES Kia Forum
22 – SAN FRANCISCO The Masonic
25 – VANCOUVER PNE Forum
26 – SEATTLE Paramount Theatre
28 – SALT LAKE CITY The Union Event Center
30 – MORRISON Red Rocks Amphitheatre

MAY

02 – MINNEAPOLIS The Armory
03 – CHICAGO Wintrust Arena
14 – MONTREAL Place Bell
16 – TORONTO Coca Cola Coliseum
19 – NASHVILLE The Pinnacle
20 – GREENBORO Special Events Center
22 – TAMPA Yuengling Center
23 – ATLANTA Coca Cola Roxy
25 – WASHINGTON The Theater at MGM
26 – BROOKLYN Paramount
27 – BOSTON MGM Music Hall at Fenway

The post Electric Callboy Announce New Album ‘TANZNEID’ appeared first on Rock Sound.

Posted on April 14th 2026, 3:35p.m.

The British actor Maxim Baldry has been on TV shows like Hollyoaks and Years And Years, and he’s currently in the cast of Amazon’s Lord Of The Rings series. On top of that, Baldry is the frontman of a London-based indie band called Terra Twin, who will soon head out on a European tour with Stereogum favorites World News. Today, Terra Twin announce a new EP and drop a new single.

The post Terra Twin Announce New EP <em>Scumbag</em>: Hear “Parking Lot” appeared first on Stereogum.