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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HELLIR DESCENDS DEEPER INTO THE DARKNESS WITH NEW EP HOLLOW MOON; APHELION

Solo Blackened Progressive Metal Project Unleashes the Heavier, Angrier Second Chapter of the Hollow Moon Trilogy on October 26, 2026

There is something inherently unsettling about being alive. The weight of existence, the darkness beneath the surface, and the things that linger in the spaces between despair and release all become fuel for hellir , the solo blackened progressive metal project of Daniel Shaneyfelt .
On October 26, 2026 , hellir will release hollow moon; aphelion , the second installment in the project’s planned Hollow Moon trilogy. Following the singles “nebula” and “glint,” the new EP pushes hellir’s sound into heavier, angrier, and more punishing territory while continuing to leave room for unexpected turns.


“The second installment in the hollow moon trilogy. Heavier, angrier, meaner, with a couple surprises along the way.”


That description gets straight to the point. hellir isn’t interested in staying inside the boundaries of a single sound. The project moves freely between delicate piano passages, electronic and techno-inspired elements, atmospheric textures, and crushing heaviness, creating a soundscape that can shift from fragile to devastating without warning.
At the center of it all is a bleak examination of what it means to be alive.
Inspired by the intensity and genre-bending approach that may appeal to fans of Nott, Humanity’s Last Breath, and Rolo Tomassi , hellir takes progressive metal into darker and more unpredictable territory. The contrast is essential to the project’s identity. Moments of restraint give the heavier sections even more impact, while electronic elements and unconventional textures add another layer to the darkness.
Entirely written, produced, mixed, and mastered by Daniel Shaneyfelt in his home studio, hollow moon; aphelion is a fully independent release with every aspect of its creation handled by the project’s sole member.
With hollow moon; aphelion , hellir continues building its own bleak universe and moves the larger trilogy one step closer to its conclusion. The moon is still hollow. The journey is getting darker.
hellir’s hollow moon; aphelion arrives October 26, 2026.
RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: hellir
Release: hollow moon; aphelion
Release Type: EP
Release Date: October 26, 2026
Genre: Blackened Progressive Metal
Singles: “nebula” / “glint”
Written, Produced, Mixed & Mastered By: Daniel Shaneyfelt
Label: Independent
For Fans Of: Nott, Humanity’s Last Breath, Rolo Tomassi

glint by hellir

ABOUT HELLIR

hellir is a solo blackened progressive metal project created by Daniel Shaneyfelt. Exploring everything from delicate piano and electronic experimentation to crushing heaviness, hellir is a bleak look into what it means to be alive, using darkness, atmosphere, aggression, and unexpected sonic shifts to explore the heavier side of existence.
Connect: 
https://linktr.ee/_hellir
Contact:
Daniel Shaneyfelt
hellirsounds@gmail.com

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 “Stuck (Re-Duckz)’ is what it sounds like when your mind becomes the battlefield loud, chaotic, exhausted, and still fighting to break free.”

PRISON CITY BRIGADE is back and louder than ever with the release of their explosive new single, “Stuck (Re-Duckz),” a relentless punk rock assault that transforms anxiety, frustration, and emotional exhaustion into a powerful anthem of survival and defiance.

Packed with driving guitars, thunderous drums, and an urgent vocal performance that feels like it’s ready to burst through the speakers, “Stuck (Re-Duckz)” captures the suffocating feeling of being trapped inside your own mind while refusing to surrender to the chaos. It’s raw, aggressive, and unapologetically honest everything punk rock was meant to be.

Blending the band’s gritty DIY roots with infectious hooks and a ferocious sonic attack, PRISON CITY BRIGADE delivers a track that hits with equal force emotionally and musically. The song’s intensity reflects the struggles many face daily, turning internal battles into a rallying cry for anyone feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or stuck in their own cycle of doubt and frustration.

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“Stuck (Re-Duckz)” is available now on all major streaming platforms.

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