Wormholedeath is proud to welcome Prophets Tomb, the rising force in progressive death metal, to its roster.The Denver-based trio is set to unleash their latest opus, Through Pain, on June 13th, 2025 — a sonic odyssey merging blackened ferocity, death metal brutality, and labyrinthine progressive mastery.
Blending black metal, death metal, and progressive metal, Prophets Tomb crafts a sonic experience unlike any other, merging blistering aggression with intricate melodies and atmospheric depth. Their evolution continues from their previous works, The Third Wave and Magni Mori, diving deeper into the abyss with Through Pain.
“Come with us on the journey toward a new life. Through pain, life is reborn. Ave Magni Mori! Ave per dolorum! Ave Adramalech!”
— Regnibus, Speaker of the Magni Mori
Prophets Tomb’s lineup is a triad of multi-instrumental savagery:
Regnibus – Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Organ, Synth
Lord Adramalech – Lead Guitar, Backup Vocals, Synth
Drekavak – Bass, Backup Vocals, Drums, Synth
METATRONE, the Italian Prog/Power Christian Metal band, returns with “EMMAUS”— the long-awaited new single and the first step toward their fifth studio album, coming this winter.
After three years of silence, the Italian Catholic metal force is reborn — heavier, tighter, and spiritually unbreakable.
Featuring the iconic comeback of Jo Lombardo on vocals, “Emmaus” fuses progressive melodies, thrash-driven energy, and deep lyrical inspiration from the Gospel of Luke.
This is more than a song. It’s a journey of faith, fire, and rebirth. Walk the road. Feel the fire. This is just the beginning.
Brazilian extreme metal outfit Ophiolatry has released a new music video, “Death Tour”, the first single from their upcoming album “Serpent’s Verdict”, due June 6, 2025, via Wormholedeath Records.
This latest visual offering is inspired by Greek mythology, depicting the journey of a fallen warrior’s soul through the realm of death. As the spirit is carried across the River Styx, it approaches the gates of Hades, where the warrior’s tribe awaits his arrival, welcoming him into the afterlife. They comment further on the single and the video: “The warrior perished, part of his body bathed in the blood of the unworthy. He doesn’t beg. He doesn’t hesitate. The ancestors whisper his name as his spirit ascends, enveloped in the smoke of rituals. The witches dance around the burning fire, invoking Charon’s presence. The coins reflect in his lifeless eyes, an offering to the boatman. From the depths of Lake Styx. The serpent rises, its coils moving like time itself. As he breathes, the warrior’s confusion dissolves into clarity. He steps onto the distant shore, where his tribe awaits him in reverent silence. There are no words; They are not necessary. They were already waiting to cross the gates of Hades together; The end is just the beginning.”
“Death Tour” represents a sonic evolution for Ophiolatry, balancing their technical prowess with a more atmospheric, tribally influenced approach to extreme metal. The video clip amplifies these themes through striking imagery that merges Greek Mythology with the brutality of modern death metal aesthetics.
Each track on “Serpent’s Verdict” functions as part of an immersive narrative experience. It is an invocation of the past and a battle cry for the future. With the release of “Death Tour,” Ophiolatry continues to build anticipation for the full album, which promises to be one of the most devastating extreme metal releases of 2025. It is recommended for fans of Cryptopsy, Suffocation, and Death.
Modern metal powerhouse Bloodred Hourglass is releasing a new single. The band treated their fans to rave reviews with the single We Should Be Buried like This earlier this spring, and now they’re following it up with the downright angry The Crown Is Permanent.
“Sometimes all it takes is a spark – and everything explodes. The Crown is Permanent is a dark and angry song that rages on the edge of chaos. Its raw, forward-flowing energy shows no mercy as the brutal guitar riff and jagged synth world violently strike your hand. Lyrically, it’s a declaration of war on false revolutions, empty promises and those who just go along with it. It’s about not being a pawn in someone else’s game – and how you can build something stronger from betrayal. ‘The floodgates are open. Let them learn.’”
Bloodred Hourglass, originally from Mikkeli, will be seen on live stages this weekend, when the band headlines the Black Box Mikkeli event they host: on Friday, Balance Breach and LUNA KILLS will perform at Kulttuuritalo Tempo, and on Saturday, in addition to Bloodred Hourglass, Enemies Everywhere will open the night. After the summer festivals, the band is heading on a European tour and has now revealed that the tour will also continue in Finland: ten gigs are planned for October-November around Finland. Ticket sales for the events will start on Monday, April 28.
Bloodred Hourglass live:
26.4.2025 FI Mikkeli, Black Box Mikkeli presents
1.5.2025 NO Kopervik, Karmoygeddon
17.-19.7.2025 FI Laukaa, John Smith Rock Festival
25.-26.7.2025 FI Vaasa, Kaaos Festival
1.8.2025 FI Pori, Porispere
2.8.2025 FI Tampere, Saarihelvetti
9.8.2025 FI Imatra, Patruunafest
16.8.2025 FI Mikkeli, Dinosaurock
23.8.2025 FI Joensuu, Unholy Summerfest
9.10.2025 DE Berlin, Cassiopeia
10.10.2025 CZ Zlin, Masters Of Rock Café
11.10.2025 HU Budapest, Analog Music Hall
13.10.2025 AT Vienna, Chelsea
14/10/2025 DE Leipzig, Hellraiser
15/10/2025 DE Hamburg, Bahnhof Pauli
16/10/2025 DK Esbjerg, Tobakken
18/10/2025 DE Frankfurt, Nachtleben
19/10/2025 DE Cologne, Helios 37
20.10.2025 FR Paris, Backstage by the Mill
22/10/2025 DE Dortmund, FZW
23/10/2025 NL Leiden, Nobel
24/10/2025 DE Lindau, Club Vaudeville
25/10/2025 CH Winterthur, Gaswerk
26.10.2025 DE Munich, Backstage
27/10/2025 DE Stuttgart, Im Wizemann
31.10.2025 FI Jyväskylä, Lutakko
1.11.2025 FI Lahti, Finlandia Club
6.11.2025 FI Helsinki, Tavastia
7.11.2025 FI Oulu, Tullisali
8.11.2025 FI Kuopio, Sawohouse
13.11.2025 FI Tampere , Tavara-asema
14.11.2025 FI Rauma, Brummi
15.11.2025 FI Seinäjoki, Rytmikorjaamo
21.11.2025 FI Kouvola, House of Rock
22.11.2025 FI Turku, Logomo Teatro
Bloodred Hourglass is:
Jaredi Koukonen – vocals
Jarkko Hyvönen – drums
Jose Moilanen – bass
Lauri Silvonen – guitar
Joni Lahdenkauppi – guitar
Eero Silvonen – guitar
Melodic metal pioneers I Am Your God have already received excellent reviews for their album titled △, also known as Trinity. Now the band’s third full-length has been released via Out of Line, and the band is very pleased with the result.
“The album itself is our most complete work to date, and at the same time it pushes the boundaries even further. There are fast and dangerous situations as well as moments of calm. We recommend that everyone listen to the album from start to finish to experience the whole experience. Get the album!” the band urges.
The album’s lead song, Pyre of Fears, is full of fire and mayhem – as is its music video.
“Pyre of Fears was one of the first songs to be released after our previous album was released and clearly confirms the evolution of our sound. The song has a lot of playful melodies, both sung and instrumental, and it is one of the catchiest tracks on this album. The lyrics tell us how easy it is to start a witch hunt in your head, and how everyone can burn their own fears at the stake. So you take control again, as you can sense from the album’s lyrical concept in many places – even though we are swimming in those deep and chilling waters.”
I Am Your God will celebrate the album’s release with gigs around Finland as follows:
2.5. Tiivistämö, Helsinki (album release gig)
3.5. Street Food Factory, Kotka
16.5. Kantakrouvi, Oulu
17.5. Rhythmic Rehearsal Center, Seinäjoki
I Am Your God is:
Julius Vetämäjärvi – Vocals
Matti Hietala – Guitar
Joonas Erkkonen – Guitar
Joonas Roivainen – Bass
Atte Autio – Drums
Echoes of the Extinct from Jyväskylä, Finland has released their debut album Era of Darkness today April 25, 2025. Four-piece modern metal band founded in 2022 combines elements of progressive metal, metalcore and melodic death metal to create a unique, powerful and atmospheric sound.
Era of Darkness is the debut album of Echoes of the Extinct, and a powerful statement on the current condition of our planet and those who inhabit it. Musically, the album is the band’s interpretation of modern melodic death metal, a blend of melody, intensity, aggression and atmosphere. Lyrically, the album addresses the ecological collapse we are facing and the troubling direction humanity is heading driven by selfishness, intolerance, greed, and a refusal to acknowledge our place in the vastness of time and the universe. Era of Darkness holds up a dark mirror to our face, a reflection of the damage we’ve inflicted upon ourselves and the Earth we call home.
In the winter of 2021, Juuso Lehtonen and Jarmo Jääskeläinen, friends from Jyväskylä, started their metal project, which later evolved into Echoes of the Extinct, based on Juuso’s riffs and song ideas. Juuso had been playing guitar for a long time and had a desk full of riffs, but the idea of forming a band had not really taken shape. However, by chance, retired metal drummer Jarmo got excited when he heard Juuso’s material and wanted to push the material forward.
At first, the duo built the songs on an instrumental basis, while Juuso also took over the bass duties. The core of the songs became a rather classic death metal with Gothenburg metal influences, which is close to both of their hearts. Jarmo had quit playing in the past, partly because he couldn’t find any musicians who were on the same wavelength. But now, with Juuso leading the compositional work towards modern metal and metalcore influences, new kinds of parts and intricate interludes began to emerge. Influences included iconic metal bands such as In Flames, August Burns Red or, for example, the Australian Be’lakor. New inspirations such as Allt, Currents and Orbit Culture also served as influence. Over time, a shared approach to composition and arrangement helped the friends’ music to take shape in the form it has today. From the beginning, the project was also attracted by the variety of ways of building songs – not always going from guitar riffs to arrangements and bass and drum tracks, but sometimes also composing guitars for songs created structurally and rhythmically with drums alone. There was no rush, but in peace and quiet we made music that would be nice to listen to ourselves.
As the project progressed, we really started to miss having our own artist on bass. The solution was found at Christmas 2022, when Jarmo’s former bandmate, Kalle Hautalampi from Hyvinkää, switched from guitar to bass when he joined the band. Kalle brought his own unique perspective to the mix, due to his own playing history and musical taste.
By spring 2023, there were half a dozen instrumental demos and another bunch of songwriting tracks. At this point, the search for a singer began in earnest. This didn’t prove to be very easy at first, as there didn’t seem to be much supply of free and skilled metal singers in the region. After some searching, the brilliant Tero Ollilainen, who was found through a mutual friend and who finalises the band’s current line-up and soundscape, enthusiastically joined the project after hearing the demos.
It was at this point that the lyrical message of the band began to take shape. The band members share a common concern about the current state of humanity, nature and the Earth. Long-standing, but all the more topical themes such as human selfishness and greed, the corruption of nature, the Earth’s resilience, global warming and wars became the theme of the lyrics. The band members even played with the term “eco-metal”. Tero and Jarmo started to write and arrange the lyrics to the songs, after which the vocals were demoed for the instrumentals. Tero’s voice and interpretation were perfect for the project. After that, the arrangements of the songs were modified to make them more suitable for the whole.
By spring 2024, the arrangement and lyrical work was fully completed, the demos were ready and it was time for the final recordings. The vocals for the album were recorded at Inka Studio in Orimattila, with Pasi Löfgren as the engineer, and later as the mixer and master of the album. During the autumn of 2024, Pasi created the sound for the band and the band’s debut album Era of Darkness was ready for release. At the end of 2024, Inverse Records from Jyväskylä became a publishing partner, and the band released their first single in January 2025. The whole album was released on 25.4.2025 as a statement on the current state of humanity. The album is the band’s vision of modern melodic death metal – a combination of melodicism, aggression and atmosphere. Era of Darkness is a dark mirror that shoves the consequences of our existence right in our faces!
Helsinki-based rock band East Electric is getting closer to releasing their debut album. From the album, which will be released in the fall, has so far been release the singles Mothership, Remedy, Killer On The Run and We Made It. The songs have also attracted attention in foreign music circles, and the songs have already racked up tens of thousands of plays on Spotify alone.
East Electric, who conjure up style-conscious rock, relies on an organic sound and rough riffs painted with a broad brush in their music. Today, the single Road, which perfectly showcases this line, sees the light of day.
“With this song, we drew the atmosphere from broad southern rock. Road spits a message at the listener like the angry older brother of Rival Sons. The song balances minimalism and spontaneity, and relies on the power of strong expressive power,” the band comments.
The band has forged its unique sound with a familiar formula – The recordings were made at Sonic Pump studio, a rehearsal room and a home studio, as with previous releases. The production is the work of the band itself and the mixer has been done by, among others, Robert Palomäki, the man responsible for the soundscapes of Kingston Wall and Olavi Uusivirta.
Known as a great live band, East Eletric has performed at, among others, last summer’s Louhela Jamei, Konepaja Festival and Kvak-Fest. The band’s show can be seen in the near future as follows:
17.5.2025 Ogelin Kyläjuhla, Helsinki
14.6.2025 East Fest – Töölönlahdenpuisto, Helsinki
Helsinki-based rock band Bad Valentines raises a toast to the glam rock legends who filled arenas in the 70s, the pioneers of punk rock and the giants of 60s pop. Bad Valentines is a unique band whose music, sound and lyrics are a mixture of life, love and raw truth.
Today the band released their debut EP Memory Tattoos, from which the pacifist first single Mariia has been heard in advance and the music video for Last Days In The Sunhas been released. The band recorded the EP under the leadership of Petri Majuri (Hanoi Rocks, Michael Monroe, Franz Ferdinand, Havana Black) and Sammy Aaltonen (Private Line, Andy McCoy).
The members of Bad Valentines are long-standing musicians from the Helsinki rock scene, and include players from bands such as Plastic Tears and Daggerplay. The newest addition to the band is energetic frontman Hon, whose distinctive and emotional vocal sound has taken the songs to a new level. The singer also has a hand in the lead single from the Memory Tattoos EP, Carry Me Home.
“Carry Me Home is about that feeling when you’ve broken up, but you still sometimes miss that safe ‘home’ and the feeling you had with that person. I wrote this song eight years ago and have tried playing it in other short band projects, but it never sounded the way I had composed it. It wasn’t until I worked with the talented bandmates of Bad Valentines that the pieces fell into place, and the song sounded exactly like I had dreamed of,” recalls Hon.
To celebrate the release of the EP, Bad Valentines is hosting the Spring Rumble event at the Playhouse Bar venue in Helsinki. Other performers on the night include London’s Desperate Measures and Porvoo’s Strum101. More information about the event can be found here.
In addition to releasing their debut EP Memory Tattoos, Bad Valentines have been writing new music, which the band will begin recording this summer.
Atlanta’s The Funeral Portrait continues today with the release of the deluxe edition of their successful album Greetings From Suffocate City. The album will be released on June 13th via Better Noise Music. Today, a brand new song, Skinny Lies, was released from the upcoming album, which is accompanied by a lyric video.
“Skinny Lies is about the cracks in a fractious relationship that eventually break – those little white lies we tell each other that pile up so big that they can no longer be hidden. The song is about that moment when the truth is revealed and you find yourself wishing you could go back to the comfort of ignorance. Skinny Lies captures the tension, regret and raw emotions that come when the truth comes out,” says the band’s singer Lee Jennings.
The Funeral Portrait, who are busy touring, don’t have much time to take a vacation this year – they are currently touring the United States with The Rasmus. In November, the bands will also arrive in Europe for a month. In between these tours, The Funeral Portrait will be touring North America with Ice Nine Kills. See all the show dates here.
Greetings From Suffocate City Deluxe track listing:
1. Suffocate City (feat. Spencer Charnas of Ice Nine Kills)
2. Holy Water (feat. Ivan Moody of Five Finger Death Punch)
3. Blood Mother
4. Doom and Gloom
5. Dark Thoughts
6. You’re So Ugly When You Cry (feat. Bert McCracken of The Used)
7. Chernobyl
8. Dopamine
9. Voodoo Doll
10. Happier Than You
11. Alien
12. Generation Psycho
13. Stay Weird
14. Hearse for Two (feat. Lilith Czar)
15. Evergreen
16. Skinny Lies
17. Lost Boy
18. Stay Weird (Beyond The Abyss)
19. Suffocate City (LIVE)
20. Alien (demo)
21. Holy Water
22. Dark Thoughts (feat. Danny Worsnop)
23. Voodoo Doll (feat. Eva Under Fire)
24. Hearse For Two
The Funeral Portrait is:
Lee Jennings – vocals
Caleb Freihaut – guitar/keyboards
Cody Weissinger – guitar
Robert Weston – bass
Brandon “Homer” Umbanhowar – drums
Better Noise Music reported earlier this week that Sabaton has joined the BNM family. The band’s first new single, Templars, was released today, and the band’s tour calendar will be expanded with a tour in Europe later this year.
Templars is also a preview of the band’s upcoming 11th studio album. The song will also be released on June 27th as a 12-inch collector’s edition vinyl, with only 1,000 copies being pressed worldwide.
“Templars is the first song we wrote for the upcoming album, and it brings out Sabaton’s theatrical side. From the very first steps of the single, we were flooded with ideas about how it should look live on stage. We don’t just want to play it, we want to perform it,” says bassist Pär Sundström.
The single’s cinematic video was shot in two historical fortresses in Serbia, the Belgrade Fortress and the Smederevo Fortress, and in it the band members take on the role of the last Knights Templar, protecting a secret, not shying away from great sacrifices. The video project also involved a number of experienced filmmakers with experience in battle scenes. Two hot days of filming in the heat added their own spice to the battle scenes.
At the same time, the band wanted to create a unique return to Sabaton for Thobbe Englund, who returned to the band after eight years, by giving him the role of the last standing Knight Templar, who will fight one more epic battle.
“The original plan was for him to wear a helmet so that a stunt actor could fill in for him during a demanding scene if necessary. However, the stunt coordinator had another idea: he decided to fight alongside Thobbe himself. Although the scene was meticulously choreographed, the improvised moments added to the intensity. Both were clad in 40-pound suits of armor, and their confrontation was like an earthquake. The scorching summer heat and the fact that Thobbe had a fever during the scene added to the challenge. Nevertheless, he delivered a performance that was nothing short of legendary – the perfect way to celebrate his triumphant return to Sabaton,” the band says.
Sabaton is also excited about their new chapter under Better Noise Music, having first explored several options for a future label partner.
“Better Noise seemed like the perfect fit. Better Noise, which defines itself as an independent label, has not traditionally focused on the heavy metal genre like ours, which makes the collaboration particularly exciting. We look forward to seeing how this partnership develops and are confident that they are ready to take on the challenge of a band that brings a new sound to their artist portfolio,” Per continues.
Lexie Viklund, A&R Director at Better Noise Music, is also very happy about the new signing.
“Their strong music and storytelling have resonated with fans around the world, and we are excited to build their career both in the US and continue the band’s international success story.”
Sabaton will be spending some time on the road this year. First up is a tour of South America, and after the summer festivals, it’s time to turn our attention to Europe. The tour dates now announced are:
May:
3 São Paulo, BR – Bangers Open Air (Memorial da América Latina)
6 Buenos Aires, AR – El Teatro Flores (Wars and Wolves Metal Fest)
9 Bogota, CO – Royal Center
11 Santiago, CL – The Metal Fest (Movistar Arena)
13 San Jose, CR – Pepper Club
15 San Salvador, SV – Museo Marte
17 Guadalajara, MX – The MXMF Metal Fest
June:
7 Sölvesborg, SE – Sweden Rock Festival
European Tour:
November:
14 Cologne, DE – Lanxess Arena
15 Berlin, DE – Mercedes Benz Arena
16 Ostrava, CZ – Ostravar Arena
18 Zurich, CH – Hallenstadion
20 Munich, DE – Olympiahalle
21 Vienna, AT – Stadthalle
22 Krakow, PL – Tauron Arena
24 Stuttgart, DE – Schleyerhalle
25 Frankfurt, DE – Festhalle
26 Esch Sur Alzette, LU – Rockhal
28 Paris, FR – Accor Arena
29 Lyon, FR – LDLC Arena
December:
1 Amsterdam, NL – Ziggo Dome
2 Antwerp, BE – Sportpaleis
4 London, UK – The O2 Arena
5 Manchester, UK – Co-op Live
6 Nottingham, UK – Motorpoint Arena
8 Hannover, DE – ZAG Arena
9 Copenhagen, DK – Royal Arena
11 Oslo, NO – Unity Arena
12 Gothenburg, SE – Scandinavium
13 Stockholm, SE – 3Arena
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