Eluveitie’s fusion of folk metal tradition and death metal ferocity reached a new peak with Ànv, released in spring 2025. Since then, the Swiss band has been on a relentless world tour, carrying the album’s momentum from continent to continent. Before taking the stage at Hellsinki Metal Festival, Chrigel and Fabienne sat down with The Offering to discuss their last album Ànv, the new music already forming on the road, and the realities of touring life.
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Industrial metal powerhouse King Satan releases Fire in the Hole song made with the dead – Black Magick Abraxas album out November 6th
King Satan, who call their music death metal disco, are speeding towards November, after the summer cover of Britney Spears’ Crazy, when the band will release their fifth studio album. The Black Magick Abraxas album, which will be released on the sixth of November, has already received a preview of the Black Magick Rock ‘N’ Roll single released with Erja Lyytinen, among others, and now with the new song Fire in the Hole they are going to a completely new level again – songwriting with the deceased! The music video for the song takes the viewer to the courtyard of the Nekala Cultural Center in Tampere, where there is at least a strange episode and party going on.
“This is the first King Satan song and video that was made together with the dead. At least that I remember? I had a dream where I was drinking with the late philosophers, the Danish Soren Kierkegaard and the Greek Diogenes, and they convinced me that I had to make a song based on their texts, since I’m such a fan of them. It was a cool dream, the characters were telepathically talking to me in some formless mumbling that I understood right away,” King Aleister Satan says and continues with amusement
“Diogenes seemed like a guy who lost a drunken bet on me when I claimed that I could jump higher than Tampere’s Näsinneula (not towers jumping). Then I thought that it was such a crazy dream again that I had to compose a crazy song for it, and I wanted to try out how a mechanical bouncing weight with a Y-shaped effect would work in this context. A bit in the spirit of our first album. And here we are.”
King Satan is heading to the gigs even before the album’s release, performing at the Lost In Music event in Tampere. The now announced autumn gigs are:
01/10/2026 – Tampere, Lost In Music Festival 2026
14/11/2026 – Turku, Fuusio (Support: Bloody Falls, Black Totem)
20-21/11/2026 – Helsinki, Hellsinki Industrial Festival 2026 (King Satan feat. Erja Lyytinen Special Show)
28/11/2026 – Kouvola, Haitaritehdas (Support: Deathropy, Kollectivist)
19/12/2026 – Mikkeli, Dinosaurock Club / Kulttuuritalo Tempo (Support: Deathropy)
The upcoming Black Magick Abraxas album includes the following songs:
1. Black Magick Rock ‘N ‘ Roll (feat. Erja Lyytinen)
2. Light of Darkness
3. Fire in the Hole
4. Hate Me Baby
5. Abraxas Rising
6. Far Beyond Good and Evil
7. The Devil Made Me Do It
8. Down by the Sins
9. Ride the Lion
King Satan is:
King Aleister Satan (a.k.a. Seth Aleister de King Satan) – Vocals, Keyboards, Programming
Hekate “Kate” Boss – Keyboards, Vocals, Programming
EF-13 – Guitars
Jerry Rock ‘N’ Roll – Bass
Pete Hellraiser – Drums
Tungsten Video Interview
Tungsten is a Swedish idustrial/folk/power metal band formed in 2016 by former HammerFall and Yngwie Malmsteen drummer Anders Johansson, joined by his sons Karl and Nick Johansson, along with Michael Andersson, previously the vocalist of Cloudscape.
Known for their energetic, innovative sound, Tungsten blends driving instrumentation with memorable, melodic hooks that define their identity across all releases. The band is now preparing to unveil their fifth studio album, Ashes, arriving on October 9. With this record, Tungsten aims to push their boundaries even further, experimenting with new ideas to stand out in today’s metal landscape.
Before their performance at the Hellsinki Metal Festival, Michael and Nick sat down with The Offering to discuss their latest single Fuego Del Sol, the creative process behind the music video of Joker, the direction of Ashes, and even their plans looking ahead to 2027.
YHWH & HESSIAN Unveil the Lyric Video for “Gravebound”
Following the release of their uncompromising split EP Rapture & Perversion, YHWH and HESSIAN have officially unveiled the lyric video for “Gravebound”.
“Gravebound” is an attack on the systems that have taught us to mistake obedience, consumption, and exploitation for freedom. In true YHWH fashion, few words hit harder than a thousand pages, with entire concepts compressed into a single term that says it all. There is no imagery and no unnecessary wordplay—just a manifesto that screams. Driven by YHWH’s unmistakable abrasive and aggressive sound, the track becomes an accusation against a society that reduces human existence to work, consumption, and profit, while selling its chains as freedomRapture and Perversion is a relentless journey through occult atmospheres, crushing riffs, and unfiltered aggression.
Hessian traces back to 2002, when Wade’s project was recorded under the name Madame Durant. It became Utuk Xul Commands Worship in 2004 and went inactive, then returned in 2014 playing hardcore street punk. By 2016, the project had shifted back into extreme metal, recording collaboratively under the Hessian name. Hessian signed to Wormholedeath and released a self-titled album in January 2025, with Brandon Floyd on vocals (now running the solo DSBM project Nyvrosk), Wade on guitar, and Noctem on drums.
Since the self-titled album, Wade has run Hessian with a rotating cast of guest musicians from release to release: Frostmorner, also signed to Wormholedeath, on the single “Goetic Altars of Obsidian”; Thoth, of Thoth Nemesis and Internment, on the EP “Sworn to the Kult”; Frostmorner, Thoth, Crotalos of Gomold, and Dromo’ together on the EP “Celebrants of the Lunar Blood”; and, on the split EP “Primitive Adorations” with Death Invoker, Wade himself on vocals alongside drummer Wrath of Nunslaughter and Beelzebub Slaughter of Murder Records on the opening track. On “Rapture and Perversion,” Wade returns to vocals and guitar, with Noctem back on drums.
YHWH is a Belgian/Thai occult black metal band formed in 2024 by brother and sister Schem HaMephorash and C. Bones, and S.M. Goatritual arrived in June 2024. S.M. Goat Ritual joined the band in June [YEAR TO CONFIRM]. YHWH released its debut EP, “Tetragrammaton,” through Wormholedeath in April 2025, followed by a second EP, “Khatha,” later that year. A third EP, “Baghavat,” is scheduled for October 30, 2026.
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French Modern Progressive Metal 5-piece Dualisis release and stream debut EP ‘Us – Out now on digital tourgh all platforms
Ahead of the release of their debut EP ‘Us’ scheduled this month, French progressive metal act Dualisis brings both previously released singles back into focus “Us” and “The Deep” – revealing them not as isolated tracks, but as interconnected fragments of a larger emotional and sonic narrative.
‘Us ‘is out now. Two singles, heard separately until now — together they form something more considered: a debut record built around contrast, identity and inner conflict.
Moving between atmospheric tension, crushing rhythmic weight and introspective melodic depth, French progressive metal act Dualisis
crafts a modern progressive metal sound rooted as much in emotional resonance as in technical precision.
For fans of In This Moment, TesseracT, Katatonia, Soen and The Gathering — and anyone drawn to progressive metal that feels both cinematic and deeply human.
Based in France, Dualisis is a modern progressive metal act combining atmospheric songwriting, dynamic heaviness and cinematic textures.
Drawing influence from progressive metal, alternative metal and post-metal aesthetics, the band develops a sound built around contrast, tension and immersive composition rather than pure technical exhibition.
Following the release of its first singles, Dualisis released its debut EP ‘Us’ lin May 2025.
Ikinä Video Interview
For Ikinä, 2026 has been a defining year. First came the release of Valkyria, an intense and emotional album. Then, at Hellsinki Metal Festival, they delivered a standout performance joined by The Choir of Hecate, whose dramatic vocal layers amplified the band’s already explosive energy.
After the show, Katariina Sorsa and Tuuli Paju sat down with The Offering to reflect on the adrenaline of the performance, the intense month of preparation leading up to it, and the importance of celebrating womanhood, alongside the realities of motherhood in the music industry and the persistent gatekeepers of metal. They also opened up about the journey behind their latest album and what 2027 may hold for Ikinä.
Antithetic Announce Debut East Coast Tour
American melodic black metal outfit Antithetic have announced their first-ever East Coast tour, running this coming November. The trek is dedicated to supporting the band’s critically acclaimed debut album «Kadath» which was released in June 2026. The tour is proudly supported by Mysticide Minds, MOLE! Label, Eternal Blasphemy Productions, New Dark Ages, and GlobMetal Promotions. Commenting on the upcoming dates, the band shares: “This run may be short, but our goal is to execute it with maximum precision, promote it properly, and above all, give people the opportunity to experience our music live. We will be performing in new costumes, featuring custom stage decorations and immersive, medieval dungeon synth intermissions. Surma, Nøkken, Onidaiko, and I cannot wait to bring the true story of the ‘Kadath’ album to life—and to share the stage with incredible local acts along the way.”
East Coast Tour Dates:
Nov. 21 – Rochester, NY @ California Brew House
Nov. 22 – New York, NY @ The Woodshop
Nov. 28 – Philadelphia, PA @ Mousetrap
Nov. 29 – Baltimore, MD @ The Depot
Nov. 22 – New York, NY @ The Woodshop
Nov. 28 – Philadelphia, PA @ Mousetrap
Nov. 29 – Baltimore, MD @ The Depot
Formed in Rochester, NY, by Hauras (lead guitar/vocals/synths) and Surma (guitar), alongside Nøkken (bass) and drummers Onidaiko and Andrew Dewar, Antithetic is a melodic black metal project blending aggressive Finnish and Russian traditions with grandeur and sorrow. Performing with concealed faces, the band shifts focus from personality to raw ritual. Driven by a central tension of beauty and violence, frost and fire, they deliver a cinematic, multilingual descent through Lovecraftian dreamlands, cosmic horror, and a medieval sense of dread that channels the influence of Dissection and Horna.
Basque Black Metal Project Aschen Return With The Music Video For “The Forsaken Redeemer”
Wormholedeath is pleased to announce the release of the official music video for “The Forsaken Redeemer,” the latest visual offering from Basque black metal project Aschen. The track is taken from the band’s debut album, The Never Ending Search, available now via Wormholedeath.
Inspired by the Passion of Christ, the song portrays the agony of a savior rejected and ultimately executed, using his story as a metaphor for a society that has stripped all meaning from truth itself, where any narrative can be questioned, manipulated, or erased when it conflicts with selfish interests and structures of power.
Musically, the song features a slow, heavy, and repetitive riff, hypnotic guitars with subtle oriental nuances that draw the listener into a near-trance state, acoustic guitars, spoken words, and a finale that is as aggressive as it is agonizing and ecstatic—making it arguably the most ambitious and complete track on the record.
The accompanying video combines public domain footage from vintage films with newly shot material, constructing a visual narrative around the song’s themes.
Aschen’s The Never Ending Search explores dynamic contrasts, blending black metal with doom-laden passages, blast beats, crushing riffs, melodic textures, and emotional depth. Sung in both English and Basque, the album moves beyond traditional genre themes to explore inner conflict, societal decay, and humanity’s fractured relationship with the natural world.
Its artwork, created by Mikel Telletxea, reflects this concept through an endless fingerprint-shaped labyrinth—a symbol of a search with no clear exit, both inward and outward.
Founded in 2022 by Mikel Telletxea (vocals, guitar, programming), Aschen began as a solo project before evolving into a creative partnership with the addition of bassist Atauzz (Korkut, Kurkuma, 2Sonte).
The duo recorded the debut at Atala Studios in Spain, capturing the project’s raw energy with precision. The album was mastered by Toni Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden, whose credits include Dimmu Borgir, Katatonia, and Kreator
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Noumena Drags Listeners to the Edge of Existence – New Album Maanääri Out Now
Finnish melodic death metal veterans Noumena have released their seventh studio album, Maanääri on August 21st.
“The album takes the listener on a journey to the end of the earth – a place where humanity meets its smallness amid the majesty of nature. It’s a realm where the threads of life and death intertwine, creatures of the Underworld roam, and tormentors haunt,” describes guitarist and main songwriter Ville Lamminaho. “At the edge of the world, one reaches the absolute limits of mind and endurance, where hope and strength fade away. Ultimately, what remains is grace, reconciliation, and a hazy night,” he sums up.
Musically, Maanääri is a collision of beauty and death, hope and destruction. Throughout the album, sweeping melodies, crushing guitar riffs, and beautiful soundscapes alternate with poignant, delicate moments. Noumena’s signature melodic death metal draws inspiration from folk music, melancholy Finnish schlager traditions, and black metal.
The band has built the record around their greatest strengths. Antti Haapanen’s world-class growls, Suvi Uura’s incredible vocal palette, and Markus Hirvonen’s versatile vocal dynamic form the backbone of the intricate arrangements. Furthermore, the deployment of a three-guitar line-up elevates the melodies, arrangements, and overall sonic depth to a new level – both on the album and in their live performances.
While Noumena’s sound and music have subtly modernized, the result uncompromisingly honors the band’s distinct style and rich history, placing Maanääri right alongside their finest work to date.
Maanääri will be available on August 21st across all major digital streaming platforms as well as physical vinyl and CD formats. On the release date, the band will also premiere an official music video for the track Hiekkaanrakennettu (“Built on Sand”), which addresses the futility of war through the lens of a child’s game. Following the album release, Noumena will embark on a tour covering Finland and extending across Asia.
Music video: https://youtu.be/cSw3uh1c_84
Listen to the album on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/noumena-maanaari
Noumena is a Finnish melodic death metal band formed in 1998 in Ähtäri, Finland. Known for combining melancholic melodies, heavy riffs and atmospheric soundscapes, Noumena draws from the Scandinavian death metal tradition while adding touches of Nordic melancholy and emotion.
Over their more than 25-year career, Noumena has released seven full-length albums — including Pride/Fall (2002), Absence (2005), Anatomy of Life (2006), Death Walks With Me (2013), Myrrys (2017), Anima (2020) and Maanääri (2026) — steadily evolving their sound while retaining their core identity.
Noumena has over 130 live shows history, the band has toured in Finland, Central Europe, Japan and China. They have shared the stages with acts like Insomnium, Beast in Black, Moonsorrow and many others.
Line-up
Antti Haapanen – growls
Suvi Uura – vocals
Markus Hirvonen – guitars, vocals
Ville Lamminaho – guitars, mandolin, vocals
Tuukka Tuomela – guitars
Hannu Savolainen – bass
Ilkka Unnbom – drums
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Crowen’s new single “I Live on Darkness and Sorrow” from the band’s upcoming album combines melancholy and strength
Finnish melodic death metal band Crowen are set to release their debut album later in 2027. The first single and music video from the track ‘I Live On Darkness And Sorrow’ is now available here: https://push.fm/fl/crowen-sorrow
Esa Uusimaa:
“I Live on Darkness and Sorrow is built around a dark and melancholic atmosphere, where sorrow is not merely a heavy emotion, but also a source of strength. Darkness is not portrayed as fear or hopelessness, but as beauty, a place where a person finds meaning, strength, and ultimately themselves.
The song’s chord progression moves in a continuous cycle, reinforcing its sense of sorrow and melancholy. Oppressive background guitars maintain a hypnotic, repetitive atmosphere while adding even more weight and intensity to the song.
Anni Dohlen, Dark Fusion Bellydancer, brought her own artistic vision to the music video. Her dance blended naturally into the video’s atmosphere and visual style.
The first time I saw one of Anni’s dance clips, I was instantly excited. I remember thinking how beautiful it was, and somehow I immediately pictured her as part of this song’s world. I’m really glad she decided to join the project. She’s an incredibly talented dancer with a style that’s entirely her own.
The only person I could truly imagine filming this video was Elsa Wellamo. We previously worked together on the Where The Darkness Falls music video, and from the very beginning I knew I wanted her to direct this one as well. Elsa is simply exceptional at what she does.”
Anni Dohlen:
“The dance was mainly improvised, although I had created a choreography for the song. While filming, the movements were adjusted to the location and to the instructions given by the videographer. Yet, the choreography served as a good base from which to modify the movements. Elsa has a perfect eye for filming and Crowen’s music fit to my taste of music well, so the project was a very pleasant collaboration.”
Elsa Wellamo:
“I have to say, I was genuinely happy when I was invited once again to film Crowen’s new music video. Working with Esa is always a hell of a lot of fun. He’s one of those people who makes collaboration feel effortless, even when the subject matter is at its darkest.
He’s an outstanding musician, a gifted songwriter, and above all, someone with whom it’s natural to create something beautiful.
The song’s theme resonated with me immediately. It exists on the boundary between this world and the next — where time comes to an end, but love carries on.
At first, it felt almost contradictory to shoot such a dark music video in bright, blazing sunshine. But in the end, it turned out to be a perfect reflection of the song’s spirit. Maybe it’s those of us who remain here who are left in the darkness. And perhaps those who have passed beyond time into eternity are the ones who walk in the light.
That’s why the bright sunlight never felt out of place, even though a darker setting might have seemed like the obvious choice at first.
And Anni… what an incredible person to film. And her attitude! We both spent five hours barefoot in a swamp. Five hours. Yet the cold, the wet, and every other discomfort simply never showed in her.
Anni’s dancing had exactly the sensitivity and presence this song needed. More often than not, she understood what I was looking for from just half a sentence. That kind of trust between a director and a performer is incredibly valuable.
Thank you, Esa, for your trust. And thank you to the entire team. Once again, it was a privilege to spend a moment in that place where light and shadow meet.”
Crowen is a Finnish melodic death metal band consisting of Esa Uusimaa and guitarist Sami Sandberg. Drums on this track are performed by Tuomas Saukkonen.
Line-up:
Esa Uusimaa – vocals, guitars, keyboards
Sami Sandberg – guitars, lead guitar
Tuomas Saukkonen – drums
Links:
http://crowenofficial.net
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