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“This is our anti-gospel.”

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You tie the red shoes to rhythms you do not choose
You dance, you dance to rhythms you do not choose

Athens synth-punk outfit Dramachine takes Hans Christian Andersen’s The Red Shoes, drags it through a series of back rooms full of busted strobes and analogue machines, and come back with Choros tou Thanatou, a dance of death sung in Greek, with a mesmerizing video. Directed by Antoinette Tat, with Eleni Kosmopoulou behind the camera and Myrsini Lyra as the doomed dancer, the clip turns compulsion into choreography, then lets the body pay the bill.

Speed can become more disturbing when someone sings over it, as they have already accepted the crash. Choros tou Thanatou moves like a cheap car with the brakes cut: frenetic, kinetic, hi-octane, all hard angles and bad nerves. The beat has that wonderful low-budget death-machine insistence, snapping forward while the synths jab and glare. Yet the vocals come in strangely plodding, deliberate, almost numb in their delivery, giving the track an unnerving imbalance. You are, with no doubt, being commanded.

The video interprets the old fairy tale without embalming it in literary respect. The Red Shoes has always been a nasty little moral engine: a girl wants beauty, the world punishes appetite, and the body becomes a prison with music playing inside it. Here, that punishment becomes feverish and theatrical, with the dancer condemned to motion until motion itself begins to look like possession. The band members appear as the diabolical Charmer and the helpless Angel, two sides of the same rotten bargain, temptation and pity staring at each other across the frame.

Tat leans into a Lynchian unease without turning the piece into mere quotation. The retro eighties visual effects, abrupt edits, and unreal colour treatments give the video the texture of a cursed television broadcast picked up on a dead channel in some Athens apartment at 3 a.m. Lyra’s performance supplies the ache beneath the velocity: every gesture feels pulled from her by invisible strings, every turn another small surrender.

Watch the video for Choros tou Thanatou below:

As the title track from Dramachine’s March 2026 album, Choros tou Thanatou works as both a warning and an invitation. Desire enters smiling, compulsion takes over the room, and by the end the dance has become less an escape than a sentence.

Listen to Choros tou Thanato below, and order the album here

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Peggy Gou and Ayra Starr have teamed up for the new summer jam “Wo, man.” Built on a hypnotic ’90s house groove, the track combines irresistible melodies with delightfully nonsensical lyrics (“adigidang dang dang di dang”) that make for an instant ear worm. This is guaranteed to be on repeat as I continue to melt in the summer heat.

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Tom Hardy is one of our best, weirdest movie stars — the type of guy who manages to convey sweaty insanity even in an otherwise pedestrian IP blockbuster like Venom. Hardy is also a rap head to makes music in his spare time. Way back in 1999, he made a mixtape under the name Tommy No. 1, which should honestly be my rap name; it leaked a few years ago. More recently, Hardy struck up a relationship with the underground rap supergroup Czarface, and now they’ve made an entire collaborative album together.

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“These are bands that I have loved for years and some of them are dear friends of mine that I used to play shows with 20 years ago.”

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The Hu are preparing to release their third full-length album, Hun, on July 24 through Better Noise Music. Alongside the announcement, the Mongolian folk metal group has premiered the official video for the new single “Grey Hun,” offering another preview of the record’s blend of traditional instrumentation and heavy rock.

The band’s current lineup features Galaa (morin khuur, throat singing), Jaya (tumur khuur, tsuur, throat singing), Enkush (morin khuur, throat singing), and Temka (tovshuur, throat singing). On Hun, The Hu continue developing their signature hunnu rock sound across 11 tracks inspired by Mongolian history and culture while maintaining a broad musical appeal.

Speaking about “Grey Hun,” Enkush explained the song’s origins and message: “”Grey Hun” is a song that encourages everyone to be comfortable with just being themselves. It started with composing the riff as I imagined a man riding his horse through a vast landscape,” states Enkush. “From there, it took a while for us to finish the song because we wanted to make sure to clearly communicate the positive message of the song”.

The new track follows “Lost Soul,” which features Nothing More vocalist Jonny Hawkins. The collaboration marked the first time the two bands worked together, and the single has continued gaining traction on active rock radio.

The band says the upcoming album has been years in the making, and they are already preparing for the next phase.

“We took our time to do this right, and we’re so glad that we’re almost ready to release what we have worked on these past few years,” the band says. “Now, we are also focusing on the performances and working out a brand-new setlist. We want to play bigger venues so we can do extensive production, and bring in some amazing elements of our culture, and play these ideas to our fans. And, as well as our third album, we have some amazing ideas for another album already!”

Following a recent North American headline tour, The Hu will return to the United States in August to support Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson before heading to Europe in September.

The band also recently appeared on “Pray To The Sun,” featuring Declan De Barra, from the Netflix Japanese manga series One Piece. Their music has previously reached gaming audiences through “Sugaan Essena,” which appeared in the video game Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.

The Hu continue to expand their international profile while introducing Mongolian music to a wider rock and metal audience. In November 2022, they became the first rock and metal band to receive UNESCO’s Artist For Peace designation during a ceremony in Paris presented by UNESCO director-general Audrey Azoulay. Combined with sold-out headline tours, collaborations with major rock artists and music featured in high-profile video games, the band has established itself as one of the most distinctive acts in modern heavy music.

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They gave the 1997 song a heavier sound with faster pacing, thicker guitar tones, and a reworked ending

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Platinum-certified melodic metalcore band I Prevail have officially released their new single, “Paradise.” Following a series of online teases and promotional activities, the track arrives featuring a guest appearance from Amira Elfeky. The song is accompanied by a music video directed by Orie McGinness (Bad Omens, Poppy). Speaking c… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

Danish industrialized groove metal band Raunchy have moved another step closer to the release of their long-awaited comeback album, “Prisoner.” The group have unveiled a music video for “Darkest Self,” the third single from the record. The band's seventh full-length album—and their first in 12 years—is scheduled for release on August 14th via M… Read More/Discuss on Metal Underground.com

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Symphony of Destiny Announce Debut EP Heroes of Egypt Out July 17, 2026

Richmond, Virginia symphonic metal band unleashes cinematic tales inspired by the gods and legends of ancient Egypt
Richmond, Virginia based symphonic metal band Symphony of Destiny are set to release their highly anticipated debut EP, Heroes of Egypt , on July 17, 2026 , delivering an epic fusion of cinematic orchestration, soaring vocals, thunderous guitars, and mythological storytelling.
Inspired by the timeless legends of ancient Egypt, Heroes of Egypt transports listeners into a world where gods, warriors, and legendary figures come to life through powerful compositions. The four-track release features the previously released singles “Exile of Horus,” “The Riddle,” and “Rampage (Bastet),” alongside the instrumental opener “Chariot of Ra,” creating a cohesive musical journey rooted in mythology and cinematic atmosphere.
Heroes of Egypt marks the culmination of Symphony of Destiny’s first chapter as a band. Since forming, the Richmond outfit has steadily built an international following through memorable live performances, widespread radio support, and growing media recognition. Fans across the United States, Brazil, Italy, Germany, Mexico, the United Kingdom, and beyond have embraced the band’s distinctive blend of symphonic and power metal.
The campaign leading up to the EP has generated impressive momentum, with more than 100 documented radio airplays and coverage from respected outlets including Metalheads Forever Magazine , Loud Enough? Magazine , Süsse Magazine , Breathing The Core , and numerous additional media platforms. The band was also featured in Decibel Magazine Issue #257 through Metal Devastation Recommends , further expanding their reach within the metal community.
On stage, Symphony of Destiny has continued to establish themselves as a rising force, serving as direct support for The Birthday Massacre at Richmond’s legendary Canal Club while also sharing the stage with acclaimed acts including A Sound of Thunder and Valkyrie’s Fire .
The EP was mixed and mastered in collaboration with Jack Kosto , whose production work helped shape the band’s signature balance of orchestral grandeur, melodic power, and crushing metal instrumentation into a polished and immersive listening experience.


“Heroes of Egypt is the closing of one chapter and the beginning of another,” says guitarist and founder Wesley Eldridge . “Each song introduces characters and ideas that will ultimately connect to a larger story that Symphony of Destiny will continue exploring in future releases.”


With Heroes of Egypt , Symphony of Destiny delivers an ambitious debut that blends mythology, storytelling, and cinematic metal into an unforgettable experience while laying the foundation for an even larger musical universe to come.
Track Listing

1.Chariot of Ra
2.Exile of Horus
3.The Riddle
4.Rampage (Bastet)
Heroes of Egypt will be available worldwide on all major streaming platforms beginning July 17, 2026 .
Pre-Order
https://symphonyofdestiny.bandcamp.com/album/heroes-of-egypt
YouTube Premiere

For fans of Nightwish, Kamelot, Epica, Blind Guardian, and Rhapsody of Fire , Heroes of Egypt is a cinematic metal journey that combines ancient mythology with modern symphonic power.
Follow Symphony of Destiny online and prepare to enter the world of Heroes of Egypt on July 17.

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