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Not every band can be pigeon-holed when it comes to their genre and they can either use that as a superpower or it’s to their detriment, leading to industry bods struggling to classify them and they never get the kind of audience they deserve. In the case of The Dead Collective, it’s not so much … Continue reading Gig Review: The Dead Collective / Anchor Lane – Bodega, Nottingham (18th April 2025)

Chilean death metallers ROTTEN TOMB present today their new single “Here Lies Death”, with the exclusive premiere hosted by Mystification Zine. The track offers a new glimpse into the band’s upcoming third full-length album Vestiges of Tortured Souls, due for release on June 6th, 2026 via Nuclear Winter Records, available on LP, CD and cassette.

“Here Lies Death” showcases a more refined and focused evolution of the band’s sound, while preserving the raw intensity and underground conviction that have defined their identity. The single highlights a clearer songwriting approach and a sharpened sonic vision, pointing toward what is described as the band’s most mature and complete statement to date.

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Formed in 2016 in Iquique, ROTTEN TOMB have steadily risen as one of the most compelling acts within the South American extreme metal scene, blending death metal with doom-laden atmospheres and occult undertones. Following the strong impact of Visions of a Dismal Fate (2022) and the equally praised The Relief of Death (2024), the band now returns with their most ambitious and fully realized work to date.

Vestiges of Tortured Souls stands as one of the most anticipated death metal releases of the year. On this new record, ROTTEN TOMB refine their sonic identity without sacrificing intensity or authenticity. The riffs are sharper and more cohesive, while the melodies take on a more prominent role, painting soundscapes that feel more sorrowful and evocative than ever before.

Without losing any of the crushing heaviness and sense of decay that defined their earlier material, the band now delivers songs with an immediate and lasting impact. Each track strikes a balance between overwhelming force and carefully crafted lead guitar work, resulting in compositions that are both memorable and devastating.

The album channels the oppressive weight of the genre’s darkest pioneers alongside a deeply mournful and introspective atmosphere, while still maintaining a distinct and personal voice. This duality allows ROTTEN TOMB to push their sound forward, achieving a level of songwriting maturity that marks a clear evolution from their previous efforts.

Vestiges of Tortured Souls represents a major step forward for ROTTEN TOMB, solidifying their position at the forefront of Chile’s increasingly renowned extreme metal scene and extending their reach far beyond national borders.

For fans of: Incantation, early Paradise Lost, Krypts, Sonne Adam.

Track-list:

1. Horror Manifestations
2. Condemned Reality
3. Lost Memories
4. Waiting, Dying
5. Mortified
6. Mind of Chaos
7. Here Lies Death
8. Ancestral Preservation
9. Human Pyre

Line-up:

Deathbringer – Guitar, vocals
C. – Guitar
A. Prophaner – Drums
Utukku – Bass

ROTTEN TOMB:

https://rottentomb.bandcamp.com/

https://www.facebook.com/rottentombband/

Nuclear Winter Records:

https://nuclearwinterrecords.bandcamp.com/

https://nuclearwinterrecords.com/

https://www.facebook.com/martyrdoomproductions/

https://www.instagram.com/nuclearwinterrecords/

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In an exclusive bombshell interview, symphonic metal icon Tarja Turunen has finally addressed the burning question regarding a full-length collaborative album with her former Nightwish bandmate, Marko Hietala. While the duo is currently dominating global stages on their “Living The Dream Together Tour,” Tarja’s cryptic “you never know” response to future studio plans has sent shockwaves through the metal community.

From sustaining a “broken back muscle” during their viral “Phantom of the Opera” reunion to secret sessions for her upcoming June 2026 solo record, Frisson Noir, the Finnish soprano is finally detailing the “healed” friendship that is rewriting symphonic metal history.

The “Broken Back” Incident: The Cost of an Emotional Reunion

The most staggering revelation from the below video clip involves the duo’s initial on-stage reunion. Tarja confesses that the sheer emotional and physical pressure of performing “The Phantom of the Opera” with Marko for the first time in 18 years resulted in a legitimate medical emergency.

“I broke my back muscle… because who is standing next to me is Marko Hietala,” Tarja revealed. She explained that the high-stakes performance, which left fans “weeping and screaming,” required such immense vocal support that she sustained the injury while hitting the song’s demanding finale. Despite the pain, she described the moment as “insanely beautiful,” marking the definitive end of their decades-long estrangement.

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“You Never Know”: Teasing the Collaboration of the Decade

When asked directly about a full-length collaboration album, Tarja didn’t shut the door. “We are very much teasing you… we haven’t really thought about it [yet],” she admitted, before adding the phrase that has fueled a thousand theories: “But you never know”.

The groundwork for a future project is already laid through their current “tit-for-tat” creative exchange:

• “Left On Mars”: Tarja provided soaring vocals for this lead single on Marko’s latest album, Roses From The Deep.
• “Leap of Faith”: In a reciprocal move, Marko recorded both vocals and bass for this “epic” standout track on Tarja’s upcoming June 12, 2026, metal album Frisson Noir.
• “Our Story”: Tarja noted that writing their new duet felt like a “different beginning” because the song was specifically engineered to capture their shared history and vocal chemistry.

A Friendship Healed by Music

This 2026 resurgence isn’t just about business; it’s about closure. Tarja emphasized that both she and Marko have “healed” independently before reuniting, making their current work more authentic than ever. “What is better than making music together and sealing that friendship we have today than music,” she stated, confirming that the duo is in constant contact outside of their touring schedule.

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Watch The Full Video Clip Below

FAQ: Tarja Turunen & Marko Hietala 2026 Update

Is there a Tarja and Marko Hietala full album coming soon?

While Tarja says they are “teasing” the idea and “you never know,” no full-length collaborative studio album is currently confirmed for release.

What is Tarja Turunen’s new 2026 album called?

Tarja is set to release her “heaviest album ever,” titled Frisson Noir, on June 12, 2026.

Does Marko Hietala play on Tarja’s new album?

Yes, Marko contributes both vocals and bass to the track “Leap of Faith” on Frisson Noir.

Band Bio: Tarja Turunen

Tarja Turunen is a world-renowned Finnish soprano and the original voice of symphonic metal giants Nightwish. Since launching her solo career in 2005, she has released multiple chart-topping metal and classical albums. Her 2026 release, Frisson Noir, marks her sixth heavy metal studio effort and features high-profile collaborations with Marko Hietala, Dani Filth, and Chad Smith.

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TL;DR:

Tarja Turunen has teased a “you never know” future for a full album with Marko Hietala, while revealing she sustained a broken back muscle during their emotional “Phantom of the Opera” reunion.

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Billie Eilish has been promoting her new 3D concert film and starting lots of discourse. First there was vegan discourse (a classic), and now we’re back to the evergreen subject of phones at concerts, which is also topical considering Phoebe Bridgers’ current no-phones shows.

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We are feeling it coming
Can’t stop once we’re running
Coming when the rain stops
Shout it from the rooftops 

There are days when the office feels less like a workplace than a weather system with fluorescent lights: paper falling from nowhere, clocks chewing up the afternoon, corridors stretching out like a landlord’s bad joke. CD Ghost recognizes this particular purgatory. On their new single and video for When The Rain Stops, the Los Angeles duo turns the slow ache of waiting on someone you love into a midtempo glide that keeps one hand on the dance floor and the other pressed against the bruise.

The song arrives as the lead track from their forthcoming album, When The Rain Stops, and it moves with a woozy patience. Shame, grief, and release are all threaded through the track; the drums push forward with enough muscle to keep the blood moving, while the guitars and synths hang in the air like mist. Cody Han’s vocal harmonies soften the edges near the end, curling around the song in a slow fade that feels like the beginning of another question. There are obvious reference points here: the soft-focus romanticism of Beach House, the pastel electronics of Neon Indian, the sleek heartache of Nation of Language, even a faint afterimage of Hall & Oates if you squint through the smoke. Here, CD Ghost’s sound sits between glossy synth-pop motion and warmer indie-pop drift, where dance beats can bump against acoustic drums.

The video, directed by Blake Dimas and Cody Han, catches that tension with a dreamy performance piece set against the dead-eyed absurdity of corporate life. Papers rain down over the band like bureaucratic dandruff. Hallways become half-awake passageways. The duo wander through the building as if they have mentally resigned from the ol’ nine-to-five and are now broadcasting from some private frequency only lovers, burnouts, and emotionally exhausted clerks can hear. Around them, the workplace continues its dull little rituals, but CD Ghost stays locked into the song, turning corporate drift into a small act of escape.

Watch the video for When The Rain Stops below:

When The Rain Stops promises a full-length concerned with holding onto something while the rest of the room comes apart, and this title track makes that premise feel sentimental without getting syrup in the machinery, wounded without begging for a medal, and hopeful in the stubborn, slightly ridiculous way pop music can be when it remembers that heartbreak sometimes needs a beat before it can breathe.

Listen to When The Rain Stops below and order the single here. The album comes out 31 July on Born Losers Records.
Pre-order vinyl here.

Catch CD Ghost (with support from Midi Memory and Primer) live:

• 5/30 Berkeley, CA – Cornerstone
• 5/31 Reno, NV – The Holland Project
• 6/02 Portland, OR – The Coffin
• 6/03 Seattle, WA – Baba Yaga
• 6/05 Salt Lake City, UT – The Pearl on Main
• 6/07 Denver, CO – HQ
• 6/09 Las Vegas, NV – Grey Witch
• 6/10 Phoenix, AR – Last Exit Live
• 6/12 Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy
• 6/13 San Diego, CA – Casbah

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Few bands in the modern heavy landscape possess the ability to weave sonic tapestries as intricate and expansive as Elder. Today, the progressive psych-metal titans have officially unveiled the details for their highly anticipated new studio album, titled “Through Zero”, scheduled for release on May 29, 2026, via Stickman Records and Blues Funeral Recordings.

Following the monumental success of 2022’s Innate Passage, Elder continues their journey into the unknown. “Through Zero” is described as a sonic exploration of the void, blending their signature heavy riffs with increasingly complex psychedelic soundscapes and krautrock-influenced rhythms. The title track, which dropped earlier today, is a sprawling 9-minute epic that showcases a band at the height of their creative powers.

A Journey Across the Continents

Accompanying the album announcement is the confirmation of a massive North American and European headlining tour throughout 2026. Elder has long been hailed as one of the most formidable live acts in the genre, and this tour promises to be their most ambitious production to date, featuring extended sets and immersive visual displays.

“We’ve spent the last two years dissecting our sound and pushing ourselves into territories we’ve never explored before,” the band shared in an official statement. “Through Zero is about the beauty found in the empty spaces, and we can’t wait to bring these new movements to the stage.”

With pre-orders now live and a world tour on the horizon, 2026 is shaping up to be the year of Elder. For fans of progressive mastery and heavy psychedelia, the wait for Through Zero is almost over.