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Before their new full-length Sternensegler officially comes out this Friday, Schandmaul have debuted a music video for the last new single titled “Zwei Raben”.
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Went out three nights in a row
Didn’t know what was
About to unfold

Subject Sue began as an alter ego, but the separation between performer and person has apparently thinned, and you can hear that collapse in the way these songs handle intimacy. Desire becomes partly theatrical, partly confessional, and sometimes faintly ridiculous, which is exactly right. Clubs have always encouraged people to invent themselves for a few hours, then sent them home with makeup fading in the taxi mirror and a head full of decisions that seemed better under red light. Nightlife, in turn,  is a place where fantasy and loneliness can occupy the same square meter.

Subject Sue’s Details In The Dark feels built for the hour when the club has stopped pretending to be a social space and has become something more private, a room full of people moving beside one another while each carries a separate crisis under the skin. The Amsterdam artist works in that unstable zone between desire and estrangement, where a glance across the floor can feel intimate for thirty seconds and absurdly remote by the time the bass turns over again.

Across six tracks, Sue treats darkwave and ethereal techno less as genres than as materials she can bend around a voice that never sounds entirely convinced by the scene surrounding it. The synthesizers are dense without turning blunt, the percussion keeps its discipline, and the vocals drift above the machinery with a cool distance that makes every romantic gesture feel temporary. There is pleasure everywhere, though it comes with the suspicion that pleasure has already started charging interest.

In Details In The Dark, synth lines stretch wide, then recede; voices stack until they resemble memories arguing over the same event; beats keep moving with the indifferent authority of a machine that has seen a thousand romances begin and collapse before breakfast. Sue’s music carries the cold poise of Boy Harsher or Minuit Machine, but her own instinct leans more toward psychological ambiguity than brute force. She seems fascinated by the gap between what happened, what was wanted, and what gets remembered later. The best moments make uncertainty itself feel physical, a pressure in the chest that still leaves room for dancing.

The accompanying video sharpens that idea by turning Sue into a modern Louise Brooks wandering through a glitch-struck universe that seems detached from ordinary chronology. Her severe bob and silent-era poise collide with digital ruptures, warped space, and fractured movement, giving the clip the look of a lost screen goddess accidentally uploaded into a corrupted future.

Watch the lyric video for Details In The Dark below:

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The post “Fell in Love With the Smell of Strangers” — Amsterdam Darkwave Artist Subject Sue Shares “Details In The Dark” appeared first on Post-Punk.com.

Five years after the release of Le Tyran Et L’esthète record, black metallers Les Chants De Nihil are now ready to return with the follow-up. Dubbed Graines, it will be released on November 6th, 2026 through Les Acteurs De L’ombre Productions.
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Next month, the Avalanches will release their long-awaited new album No Bad Memories, which has 25 tracks and a lot of collaborators listed. Last week, for instance, we learned that Mike Patton appears on three tracks from the LP, one of which also features Haley Joel Osment. It the rare LP to feature guest spots from Carly Simon, Rivers Cuomo, and Panda Bear. And the new singles just keep arriving.

The post The Avalanches – “Far Away” (Feat. John Glacier & Khadija Al Hanafi) appeared first on Stereogum.

Graveyard and Blues Pills will team up for a string of tour dates across Europe in late 2026 and early 2027. Spiders will be joining as support on all 2027 shows.
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Iron Maiden is showing no signs of slowing down, extending its massively successful Run for Your Lives World Tour through the remainder of 2026. After conquering stages around the world, the band is heading to the U.S. before going back overseas. Their sold-out show on September 5th marked the first of two nights at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey. The U.S. tour features support from Megadeth and Anthrax, creating a stacked metal monster bill that makes this a must-see event of epic proportions for metal fans.

As the stadium lights dimmed, New Jersey was about to bear witness to an electrifying performance as Bruce Dickinson [vocals], Adrian Smith [guitar], Steve Harris [bass], Dave Murray [guitar], Janick Gers [guitar], and newest member Simon Dawson [drums] simultaneously came running onto the stage after the recording of “Ides of March”.

Bruce instantly seized the microphone for the opener, “Murders in the Rue Morgue.” He is part ringleader, part storyteller, part actor, and commanding vocalist, leading the audience through a mesmerizing journey and turning the Maiden’s lyrics into vivid thematic vignettes, whether portraying a condemned prisoner desperately trying to escape the hangman’s noose in “Hallowed Be Thy Name” or a British soldier charging into battle with the Union Jack in hand during “The Trooper,” evoking the doomed Charge of the Light Brigade. Every gesture was delivered with theatrical flair, which was as expressive as his voice.

By this point in the two-year tour, the setlist was hardly a secret, and fans knew the songs they were about to hear. That advance knowledge did little to diminish the excitement. In conversations with concertgoers before the show, it was clear everyone had arrived eager to hear their favorites; some younger fans were particularly eager to hear songs from the band’s debut album and Killers live.

All 17 songs in the set were drawn from their first nine albums, from their 1980 self-titled debut through 1992’s Fear of the Dark. The band digs deep with early classics like “Wrathchild,” “Killers,” “Phantom of the Opera,” “The Number of the Beast,” “Powerslave,” “2 Minutes to Midnight,” and “Run to the Hills.”

Over the past two decades, the band has repurposed its stage setup by using vinyl or cloth coverings that depict one main theme tied to the tour, but for this tour it received a massive technical upgrade. A giant video screen dominates the stage, displaying an ever-changing array of 3D-esque video imagery, while accompanying plasma screens at stage level extend the visuals across the width of the stage. Together, they created a seamless, immersive canvas that enhances the grandeur and atmosphere of each song. During “Number of the Beast” and “Iron Maiden,” flames shot up so high, they licked heaven. It elevated and emphasized critical moments. It may have been fast and gratuitous, but it was awesome.

Steve Harris was a formidable presence throughout the set, his two-fingered attack and distinctive trebly tone driving songs like “The Trooper” and “Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” When at the front of the stage, anchoring on his monitor, he pointed his Fender Precision bass like a shotgun while unleashing his trademark ferocious, almost primal bass lines. His presence in the band is larger than life, and when you think of Iron Maiden, he is the first member that comes to mind. He is the sonic ambassador between the rhythm of Simon’s drumming and the guitar playing. He holds the band’s songs together with rhythm, fury, and melodic grace, most notably during the instrumental interlude of “Seventh Son of a Seventh Son,” which builds to a bombastic finale.

Dave, Adrian, and Janick each owned their section of the stage, but when they met center stage for dueling solos, their chemistry exploded. Dave’s fluid, blues-influenced techniques married to Adrian’s harder-edged playing style created the guitar sound that has defined Iron Maiden for decades and ignited the New Wave of British Heavy Metal. Janick brings another dimension to the three-guitar attack, a formula the band has used since 1999, with each guitarist shifting between riffs, harmonies, and solos. “The Trooper” showcased the arrangement at its best, with all three guitarists and Steve Harris lined up across the stage beneath Eddie’s Light Brigade backdrop.

Simon brings a modern approach to Maiden’s music, while still respecting the intricate arrangements and rhythmic architecture. During “2 Minutes to Midnight,” his command of the groove and intricate fills demonstrates both his technical precision and musicality, adding a fresh punch to one of Maiden’s most recognizable songs. Rather than simply attempting to replicate Nicko McBrain note-for-note, but through subtle changes in dynamics, accents, and phrasing. Honoring Maiden’s legacy while giving these classic songs renewed energy and momentum.

No Maiden show would be complete without the band’s seventh member, the notorious and cadaverous mascot, Eddie, making two appearances throughout the night: a quick one early in the show as Eddie from the Killers LP and later on “The Trooper.”

The closing of “Aces High,” “Fear of the Dark,” and “Wasted Years” makes for a spectacular finale, leaving diehard fans and newcomers exhilarated, sweaty, and exhausted from singing, cheering, and chanting along to the songs that helped define the greatest genre in music history known as the New Wave of British Heavy Metal! It’s easy to forget how intimate Iron Maiden can make a stadium concert feel. Perhaps that’s the reward of a bond with their fans forged over five decades.

Tickets can be purchased here.

The post CONCERT REVIEW: IRON MAIDEN’s “Run For Your Lives” Tour – Five Decades, 17 Classics And Still The Masters Of The Metal Stage appeared first on Sonic Perspectives.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BEYOND DEFIANCE UNLEASH NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “RAIN”
Swedish Melodic Death Metal Newcomers Continue Their Rise With a Powerful New Visual From Debut Album Utopia
FFO: Dark Tranquillity, Arch Enemy, Sylosis
Sweden – Swedish melodic death metal newcomers Beyond Defiance are keeping the momentum rolling with the release of their brand-new official music video for “Rain,” taken from the band’s recently released debut album, Utopia .
Following the release of Utopia , Beyond Defiance are returning with another visual statement that showcases the band’s ability to combine crushing heaviness with atmosphere, melody, and emotional depth. “Rain” delivers another dose of the band’s modern take on melodic death metal while highlighting the songwriting and musicianship that have quickly established them as a band to watch within Sweden’s underground metal scene.
Formed in the spring of 2025 by Lars Karlsen, Torbjörn Andersson, and Sven Erik Fritiofsson , Beyond Defiance set out to create music that was brutally heavy without sacrificing melody or atmosphere. Drawing inspiration from the legendary Gothenburg melodic death metal tradition , the band also incorporates elements of thrash and black metal to create a sound that respects the genre’s roots while pushing toward something of their own.
Now, with Utopia officially out, “Rain” gives listeners another opportunity to dive into the world Beyond Defiance have created.
The band’s debut album combines blistering riffs, ferocious growls, layered harmonies, soaring melodies, and dynamic songwriting , resulting in a record that balances old-school melodic death metal influence with a distinctly modern edge.
The album was independently produced and recorded at the band members’ home studios, with Sven Erik Fritiofsson handling mixing and mastering under the close supervision of his bandmates.
As the band explains:


“The album was recorded at the band members’ own home studios, mixed and mastered by Sven Erik Fritiofsson under strict supervision from the other guys.”


That independent approach has not kept Utopia from sounding massive. The album delivers the precision, aggression, atmosphere, and production quality expected from a modern melodic death metal release while retaining the raw energy that comes from a band creating music on its own terms.
“Rain” follows the band’s previously released music and video for “Cry,” as well as the official video for “Imposter,” continuing a growing collection of visual material surrounding Utopia .
For fans of Dark Tranquillity, Arch Enemy, Sylosis , and the classic Gothenburg melodic death metal sound, Beyond Defiance are proving that the next generation of Swedish metal still has plenty of fire left to unleash.
STREAM UTOPIA

Utopia is available now on major streaming platforms.
RELEASE INFORMATION

Artist: Beyond Defiance
Album: Utopia
Featured Video: “Rain”
Album Release: Out Now
Genre: Melodic Death Metal
For Fans Of: Dark Tranquillity, Arch Enemy, Sylosis
Label: Independent
PRODUCTION CREDITS

Produced by: Beyond Defiance
Recorded at: Band Members’ Home Studios
Mixed & Mastered by: Sven Erik Fritiofsson
For press inquiries, interviews, review requests, and promotional opportunities:
Zach Moonshine
zach@metaldevastationradio.com
WATCH “RAIN” NOW

Beyond Defiance – “Rain”


Utopia by Beyond Defiance

Connect With Beyond Defiance

Website: https://www.beyonddefiance.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beyonddefiance/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_defiance/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Beyonddefiance
https://beyonddefiance.bandcamp.com/album/utopia
https://open.spotify.com/artist/7nABnenVFKd1AAy4Alhdwf

Media Contact:
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info@beyonddefiance.com

“Hollow Hearts On The Trail To Eden” is the title of the latest track from Wayfarer’s upcoming album, Riders Of The Setting Sun, set for release on November 20th through Vesperian. You can watch the music video, featuring handmade animations by Anna Malina, below.
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Benjamin Burnley, frontman of the Pennsylvania active rock staples Breaking Benjamin, would really, really, like you to download his Fallout 4 mod. It would mean a lot to him. On Saturday night, Breaking Benjamin played a headlining gig at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey. During the show, drummer Brian Medeiros broke a snare, and a drum tech had to come up to help him fix it. That meant that the band had some dead time onstage, and Burnley used more than five minutes to give the crowd a speech about his Fallout 4 mod.

The post Breaking Benjamin Frontman Begs Concertgoers To Download His <em>Fallout 4</em> Mod He Got Bullied Over appeared first on Stereogum.

Finnish melodic death metal veterans Insomnium have unveiled “Arch Of The Sky”, the third single from their upcoming tenth studio album, Netherworlds, which is set for release on October 16th via Century Media Records.
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