Complete with a Corey Taylor sighting and an assist from Piggy D.
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Vancouver Post-Punk Duo Sektion Tyrants Face the Surreal Erosion of Freedom in “Permanent Existence”
But they’re conquering our freedoms with no offer to refuse
Sucked quick through the vacuum
While there’s nothing left to chooseThere is a certain kind of dread that does not arrive all at once. It seeps in slowly, through small concessions and quiet losses, until the familiar world begins to feel dreamlike, unstable, and strangely resigned to its own collapse. Vancouver post-punk duo Sektion Tyrants channel that atmosphere with Permanent Existence, the first single from their forthcoming second album.
Rather than stating a manifesto, Permanent Existence captures the strange fatigue of living through one unreal event after another, as fear hardens into numbness and numbness eventually gives way to raw feeling again. The song sits in that suspended state, where ordinary life keeps moving while agency, dignity, and the possibility of justice seem to recede further into the distance.
“The song was written at a time when the world felt suspended between fear and acceptance,” the band says. “The lyric speaks to the sensation of watching freedoms disappear by degrees, while everyday life became increasingly surreal. It wasn’t intended as a political statement as much as an observation of helplessness, uncertainty, and the feeling of being swept into a future nobody had chosen. A lot of those feelings found their way into the song. I was listening to a lot of Tubeway Army, Tones On Tail, and The Cure at the time, and those influences definitely shaped its mood and direction.”
Musically, Permanent Existence opens in a dreamlike glow, with pulsing synths, hollow organic sounds, icy electronic breaths, and a bright, jangling guitar riff allowed to shimmer in the open air. The vocal delivery enters with a distinctly post-punk austerity, slightly reverbed yet otherwise unadorned, recalling the haunted theatricality of Gavin Friday as filtered through Vancouver’s grey coastal gloom. As the song progresses, the voice rises into a sharper punk register, while the guitars sigh and cut with a heavier gothic rock bite.
Those shifts give Permanent Existence the feeling of a lost cult 80s post-punk single pulled from an out-of-print vinyl sleeve, tucked somewhere on a shelf between Flowers for Agatha and Lowlife. But Sektion Tyrants bend all their influences and lineage into something shadowy, urgent, and unmistakably their own.
Listen to Permanent Existence below, and order the single here.
Formed in 2018, Sektion Tyrants emerged from Vancouver as a dynamic duo exploring the electronic edges of post-punk and new wave. Drawing inspiration from revered UK bands of the late 70s and early 80s, their work moves through melancholy, introspection, love, loss, and existential unease. Over the years, Sektion Tyrants have shared stages with The Chameleons, Pink Turns Blue, March Violets, Nuovo Testamento, Xeno & Oaklander, Riki, Nyx Division, Ritual Veil, Spectres, Leathers, and many others, cementing their place within the contemporary alternative underground.
“Permanent Existence” was recorded by Jordan Koop of Twin Crystals at Noise Floor Recording Studio in 2022, and mixed and mastered by Jason Corbett of ACTORS at Jacknife Sound in 2025.
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Ho99o9 unleash new video single “Power in Numbers”
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LUNA KILLS Drop Music Video For Their New Single “LOWER”
Their first new track in over a year.
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Stormkeep Unveil Breathtaking Music Video for “The Black Dragons of Iswylm” on Metal Injection Today!
– June 10th, 2026 –
New Album “The Nocturnes Of Iswylm” Out June 12!
Today, Denver-based symphonic black metal quartet STORMKEEP premieres the music video for “The Black Dragons Of Iswylm” exclusively on METAL INJECTION! The song is the centerpiece single from their highly anticipated sophomore album The Nocturnes Of Iswylm, out this Friday, June 12 via Vesperian GmbH/Metal Blade Records.
Watch “The Black Dragons Of Iswylm” now at Metal Injection HERE.
A Visual Statement Unlike Anything STORMKEEP Have Done Before
The video marks a watershed moment for the band – not just sonically, but as a visual entity. Directed by Michael Ragen, the award-winning filmmaker and cinematographer behind one of heavy music’s most celebrated recent visual achievements – the stunning 20-minute short film The Stargate for Blood Incantation, for which Ragen served as director, cinematographer, and editor – and known for his work on Guillermo del Toro’s Cabinet of Curiosities: The Viewing – the clip for “The Black Dragons Of Iswylm” is nothing short of breathtaking.
Where STORMKEEP have long been recognized for the grandeur of their music, a compelling visual counterpart has been largely absent from their body of work – until now. Ragen brings to the project the same cinematic ambition and meticulous craft that made his collaboration with Blood Incantation a landmark in metal filmmaking: an approach defined by mind-bending imagery, immersive storytelling, and a commitment to creating cohesive, visually distinct worlds. The result is a video that does not merely accompany the music – it gives the world of Iswylm a face, a texture, and a pulse.
Crucially, the band members themselves appear in the video – stepping into the frame as the mythological figures they have always been within the world of Elda. Each member, through their own moniker, becomes a protagonist in the unfolding story of the Seer, integrating the human behind the music into the legend itself. It is a rare kind of artistic commitment: the creators and their creation made inseparable.
This is STORMKEEP stepping fully into the light as a visual force.
The Nocturnes Of Iswylm – Out June 12 via Vesperian GmbH/Metal Blade Records – Get it HERE
The video arrives two days ahead of the album itself, and serves as the ideal entry point into what is, by any measure, the most ambitious record of STORMKEEP‘s career.
Continuing the story first opened on Tales Of Othertime, The Nocturnes Of Iswylm further develops the band’s self-described “black metal symphonia“: a blend of regal, medieval atmosphere, and fantastical storytelling, carried by precise songwriting and a strong sense of place. Yet make no mistake – this is not a sequel in any conservative sense of the word. The band has sacrificed their prancing, dungeon synth-laden, dragon-summoning comfort zone in favor of something more psychologically complex, exploring the inner world of their protagonist, The Seer, and drawing on their deeper goth influences. The album is more dynamic, more melodic, and more subdued than its predecessor – while remaining unmistakably STORMKEEP.
The record was produced by STORMKEEP together with Michael Zech (SECRETS OF THE MOON, DARK FORTRESS, THE RUINS OF BEVERAST) and mastered by Arthur Rizk (BLOOD INCANTATION, POWER TRIP, WORM). The cover artwork was created by Simon Bisley, whose unmistakable visual language adds another striking layer to the world of the album, with additional extensive artwork by Valnoir, known for his work with ULVER, PARADISE LOST, and AMORPHIS.
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 StarThe album is available on vinyl in multiple limited variants, including exclusive Europe and North America editions. Get your copy of the album from your local record store, your mailorder company or from the Vesperian webstore/Bandcamp store.
Album Pre-Order (North America): metalblade.com/stormkeep
Album Pre-Order (EU/World): tr.ee/vesperian_stormkeepStormkeep are:
Otheyn Vermithrax: Vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums
Apokteino: Guitar
Nebula Husk: Bass
Lord Dahthar: Keyboardshttps://www.instagram.com/stormkeepofficial
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Chad Gray announces ’30 Years of Madness’ fall 2026 dates
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SPEED Set Dates For Their Summer European/UK Tour
Various headlining stops included.
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SIMPLE MINDS Announce Australian & NZ Arena Tour – February 2027
One of the world’s most popular and acclaimed live bands, SIMPLE MINDS return to Australia this February as part of their V Tour 2027, celebrating five decades of music.
Since the release of their debut album Life in a Day, SIMPLE MINDS have enjoyed a remarkable career, selling out arenas and stadiums across the globe. Renowned for their anthemic choruses and expansive sound, the band became one of the defining acts of the 1980s. Their enduring catalogue includes global hits ‘Alive and Kicking’, ‘Promised You A Miracle’, ‘Waterfront’, ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)’, ‘Belfast Child’, ‘Sanctify Yourself’, ‘She’s a River’, ‘Let There Be Love’ and over 60 million albums sales worldwide.
Frequently cited as an influence by younger artists, the band continues to receive critical acclaim. MOJO recently described their energy as ‘undiminished’ whilst other critics praised the band’s endurance and consistent creativity. This legacy is reflected in their ongoing global success, with ‘Don’t You (Forget about Me)’ recently joining the prestigious Spotify Billions Club.
Joining the SIMPLE MINDS V Tour 2027 as very special guest is GARY NUMAN, who makes his long-awaited return Down Under, his first Australian tour in over a decade.
Few artists have impacted modern electronic music quite like GARY NUMAN. Rising to fame with hits, ‘Are ‘Friends’ Electric?’ and ‘Cars’ Numan pioneered a distinctive sound that helped define the future of electronic music and inspired artists across rock, electronic and alternative music – an influence that continues to resonate today.
Known for his brooding atmospheres, driving beats, and powerful live performances, GARY NUMAN continues to captivate audiences across the world.
The SIMPLE MINDS V Tour 2027 promises a panoramic live music experience, an all-encompassing celebration of music across five decades from a band who have not only managed to remain relevant to each new generation but continue to shape and perform with the same energy that has defined their career.
“Simple Minds go back a long way with Australia and New Zealand, the thrill of performing for our fans down there never wears off.” – Jim Kerr
DESTROY ALL LINES PRESENTS
SIMPLE MINDS With special guest Gary Numan
LIVE 2027Saturday 13 February 2027
RAC Arena, PerthTuesday 16 February 2027
Adelaide Entertainment Centre Arena, AdelaideThursday 18 February 2027
Rod Laver Arena, MelbourneSaturday 20 February 2027
Qudos Bank Arena, SydneySunday 21 February 2027
Brisbane Entertainment Centre, Brisbanehttps://www.destroyalllines.com/
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Whitechapel announce 20th anniversary tour
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Underoath announce ‘Define The Great Line’ 20th anniversary tour
Featuring support from August Burns Red, Atreyu, As Cities Burn, and Emery