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Victormonica released new single

English Hardcore/Death Metal band Victormonica released their new single The Eve Of Destruction. The release was recorded in “Loud Noise Production” by Owen Davies and mixed/mastered by Owen Davies.
Formed in Staffordshire, UK, Victormonica is an extreme metal act fusing grindcore precision, death metal brutality, metalcore groove, and hardcore aggression. Fronted by Jay Hellfire (vocalist), Sean Willday (guitarist) , David Williams (bassist) and Mike Ellis (drummer), the band crafts relentless compositions steeped in dark fantasy and psychological decay. Channeling the raw spirit of the UK underground with tracks like “So Now the Killing Starts,” Victormonica is renowned for disciplined, controlled-chaos live performances that don’t simply perform metal – they weaponize it.

French cosmic death-metallers Breeding Chaos released digital exclusive new single “Legion Of The Dead”

Following the renewed international push around their debut album ‘Distant Planets‘, French modern death metal band BREEDING CHAOS are bringing one of their most overlooked tracks back into the spotlight.

Released as a stand-alone single in Spring 2025, “Legion of the Dead” largely flew under the radar.

It deserved better.

While ‘Distant Planets’ established the band’s identity through massive riffs, controlled dynamics and a sonic concept rooted in astrophysics and interstellar phenomena, “Legion of the Dead” pushes that formula beyond the album.

Dense. Groove-heavy. Atmospheric. Purposeful.

No speed saturation. No genre clichés. No unnecessary excess.

Just modern death metal built around weight, memorable structures and impact.

“Legion of the Dead” stayed under the radar the first time around. It shouldn’t stay there.

Breeding Chaos has forged a sound that sits between the melodic discipline of Dark Tranquillity and In Flames, and the rhythmic precision of Textures — with a darker, more atmospheric backbone drawn from the ambition of Blood Incantation. 

Progressive in structure, uncompromising in heaviness.

With a second album in development and the band actively building its live presence across France and Europe, now is the right moment to get ahead of what they’re becoming.

Ottawa’s CAPITAL PUNISHMENT Opens Band Submissions For 2026 Festival Dates

Capital Punishment Festival is now officially opening band submissions for the 2026 edition, taking place November 26–29 across Ottawa’s ByWard Market. Presented by Chord Productions, the third edition expands once again with more venues, more artists, and even more chaos throughout downtown Ottawa.

Supported by Ottawa Tourism, Capital Punishment Fest continues its mission to amplify Canada’s underground heavy‑music community, uniting national acts and rising local talent for three nights of relentless, high‑energy performances. Previous editions have featured Blackguard, First Fragment, Lutharo, Spectral Wound, Martyr, Dopethrone, and many more.

Canadian bands interested in performing at this year’s festival are invited to submit materials for consideration. Capital Punishment Fest is seeking opening‑slot applicants from across the country, from emerging acts to seasoned underground performers ready to level Ottawa. All genres will be considered, including Metal, Punk, Hip Hop, EDM/Goth, Hardcore and Rock.

Band submissions are now open. Artists can apply HERE.

Festival Details:​
Capital Punishment Festival
November 27–28–29, 2026
Ottawa, ON – ByWard Market
Multiple Venues
Presented by Chord Productions
Supported by Ottawa Tourism
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​More info: https://www.chordproductions.com/capital-punishment.html​

GanEden Unveil Lyric Video for “Eva” From Concept Album Gan Eden

Italian progressive metal act GanEden have released the lyric video for “Eva”, a track taken from their concept album Gan Eden.

Musically complex and emotionally charged, “Eva” gives voice to humanity’s first exile, shifting the perspective to the woman who has often been blamed for it. As she questions the authority of her creators and embraces her own freedom, the song challenges the idea that rebellion and knowledge are signs of corruption when they come from a woman. The contrast between being a ‘man’ for a man and being labelled a ‘poison’ or a ‘deception’ as a woman exposes the double standard surrounding Eve’s legacy, transforming her from a symbol of sin into a figure of awareness, strength, and self-determination.

Gan Eden is a progressive metal concept album that reimagines the Genesis narrative, portraying Adam and Eve as genetic experiments created by a higher intelligence and cast out onto Earth. Across the record, both the exiled pair and their creators confront humanity’s darkest flaws, set against atmospheric, powerful soundscapes.

Stream “Gan Eden”:
orcd.co/ganedenalbum

Follow GanEden
www.instagram.com/ganeden_officialmusic
youtube.com/@ganeden_music

SOULS OF DIOTIMA: Surprise Release of New Single ‘Revenge’ Ahead of Upcoming Album “Arcade” Out October 2nd

Italian modern metal act SOULS OF DIOTIMA are back to shock and delight fans with the surprise release of their brand-new single “Revenge”, taken from their highly anticipated fifth studio album, “Arcade”, set for release on October 2nd via Diotima Records.

Arcade marks a major milestone for the band, representing a bold and decisive stylistic evolution toward a deeply personal and experimental modern metalcore sound. This sonic journey was kicked off by the previous single Run Away (released on June 5th and currently performing exceptionally well – watch the official video : https://youtu.be/3Y2aimEFloI), which showcased the record’s nu-metal side.

With “Revenge”, Souls of Diotima push boundaries even further, revealing the fiercest metalcore face of the album. The track is a raw cry of pain and retaliation, driven by razor-sharp riffs, powerful screams, and the signature melodic touch that defines the band’s unique identity.

Watch the official visualizer for “Revenge” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4YZmVTgGET0

Stream “Revenge” on digital platforms: https://sod.bfan.link/revenge

But are there more surprises in store before Arcade officially drops on October 2nd? Stay tuned!

In the meantime, the band is gearing up to bring their explosive live performance to European stages right as the album hits the streets. Check out the first confirmed tour dates below :

– OCTOBER 2ND | Le Stock – Mennecy, France (with special guests: Solitude Within + Corvius)
– OCTOBER 3RD | Release Party @ Club Hell – Diest, Belgium (with special guest: Solitude Within)
– OCTOBER 4TH | Popei – Eindhoven, Netherlands (Early show, starting at 3 PM! With special guest: Solitude Within)

All tickets are available now on the band’s official website: https://soulsofdiotima.net/

Souls of Diotima are:
Claudia Barsi: voice
Giorgio Pinna: drums
Fabio Puddu: guitars + vocals
Manuel Dettori: bass

SHORES OF NULL Explores Solitude and Fate with “Son of the Tide” From New Album “Homesick” Out on October 2026

Italian melodic death-doom Shores of Null return with “Son of the Tide,” the second single taken from their upcoming album “Homesick,” due out on October 16th, 2026 via Dusktone. Accompanied by a striking lyric video illustrated by longtime collaborator Davide Mancini (Dartworks) and animated by Davide Billia, the track showcases one of the album’s most dramatic and emotionally charged moments.
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Built on crushing growl‑driven verses and a huge, soaring chorus, “Son of the Tide” explores solitude, fate, and belonging through imagery tied to the sea, an element that has long shaped the band’s aesthetic.

Vocalist Davide Straccione explains:

“The tide becomes a metaphor for the forces that push and pull us through life, confronting us with fear, acceptance, anguish, and peace. The protagonist eventually stops fighting the tide and learns to move with it instead. Finding a fragile sense of peace in the inevitability of his own destiny.”​
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The single follows the album’s first offering, “Bleed to Life,” and continues to reveal the emotional depth and sonic evolution behind “Homesick”.
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Watch and listen to the lyric video for “Son of the Tide” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7OWUN07V2w​

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/track/3T6GRvhxyd8Fw2mIhQ66xD​

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Out October 16th, 2026 via Dusktone, “Homesick” represents the band’s most mature and focused work to date. Conceived as a complete listening experience, the album moves through longing, loss, anger, vulnerability, and the search for belonging. It captures Shores Of Null at their most confident and emotionally honest, balancing crushing moments with some of the most memorable melodies the band has written to date, enriched by guest appearances from Natalie Koskinen (Shape of Despair) with her vocals on The Numbing Void and Shaun MacGowan (My Dying Bride) on several tracks, including violin on Dreaming of a Scar and The Numbing Void.

“The record is an exploration of the deeply ambiguous nature of ‘home’, a place of comfort and identity, but also of pain, fear, and unresolved memory. It is probably the most honest representation of who Shores of Null are today. Behind this record lies a meticulous amount of writing, rewriting, and pre‑production work. At its core lies the idea of home as something deeply ambiguous: a place of comfort and belonging, but also of fear, pain, and memories we can never fully leave behind,” adds vocalist Davide Straccione.

“Homesick” marks a new milestone for Shores of Null as an immersive, emotionally charged work that expands their sonic universe to follow their acclaimed discography, which includes “Quiescence,” “Black Drapes for Tomorrow,” “Beyond the Shores,” “The Loss of Beauty,” and the 2025 split album with Convocation, “Latitudes of Sorrow”.
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Recommended for fans of Paradise Lost, Amorphis, Swallow The Sun, Katatonia, and Borknagar, “Homesick” is available for pre-order (Vinyl, CD, Digital) at the following links:

​https://www.dusktone.org/​

​https://dusktone.bandcamp.com/album/homesick​

First Single – “Bleed to Life” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s825Pn_EOLg​

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Track Listing:​
1. Allies Before Defeat – 4:35
2. Two Mountains – 4:34
3. Bleed to Life – 4:09
4. Homesick – 5:31
5. Son of the Tide – 4:18
6. Dreaming of a Scar – 5:08
7. Society Is the Murderer – 4:30
8. The Numbing Void – 6:18
9. Another Breath – 3:52
10. Disappear – 4:33
Album Length: 47:32

Album and Live Band Line-up:​
Davide Straccione – Vocals
Gabriele Giaccari – Guitars
Raffaele Colace – Guitars
Matteo Capozucca – Bass
Emiliano Cantiano – Drums

For more info:

​https://www.shoresofnull.com/​

​https://www.facebook.com/shoresofnull​

​https://www.instagram.com/shoresofnull​

About:

Shores of Null are a Rome‑based metal band known for their seamless blend of blackened intensity, gothic‑doom melancholy, and soaring melodic depth. Since forming in 2013, they’ve built a reputation for immersive, emotionally charged songwriting on acclaimed releases such as Quiescence, Black Drapes for Tomorrow, Beyond the Shores, and The Loss of Beauty, supported by major tours and festival appearances across Europe.

Following their 2025 split, Latitudes of Sorrow, the band now enters a new chapter with Homesick (Dusktone, 2026), their most mature and evocative work yet. Featuring guest contributions from Natalie Koskinen (Shape of Despair) and Shaun MacGowan (My Dying Bride), the album explores nostalgia, absence, and the complex meaning of “home,” reaffirming Shores of Null as one of the leading forces in contemporary melodic death‑doom.

Kaunis Kuolematon Video Interview

Since 2012, Kaunis Kuolematon has carried the torch of Finnish melancholy with their blend of melodic death and doom metal, a sound rooted in weight, beauty, and emotional depth. After delivering a packed and powerful set at Porispere, the band joined The Offering to discuss their 2025 release “Kun Valo Minussa Kuoli,” their upcoming tour with Insomnium, and the moments surrounding their festival performance plus what comes next.

https://kauniskuolematon.com/

Finnish groove-driven art rock band Cosmic Revival released a new single ‘No Room For Mistakes’

The Finnish atmospheric art rock band Cosmic Revival released a new single ‘No Room For Mistakes’. LISTEN to the single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/cosmic-revival-no-room

The band comments:

“Built from the start on organic interplay between the musicians, the song reflects our belief as a band that music is at its strongest when it grows from genuine interaction, shared dynamics, and the chemistry between musicians. While our debut single, ‘Hairy Mary’, introduced more of the layered storytelling and literary influences we have, ‘No Room for Mistakes’ broadens our musical palette without losing the atmosphere that has been defining our sound. The result is a song driven by tight musicianship, expressive dynamics, and an irresistible groove. We are very happy with that result!”

BIOGRAPHY:

Cosmic Revival is a band that creates atmospheric, groove-driven art rock that moves between intensity and restraint. Their sound is built on layered instrumentation and a strong sense of narrative.

The songs unfold in an imaginative space where characters act as both symbols and stories. Drawing from literature and emotional archetypes, the music forms a world where meaning is not explained, but discovered.

Rather than aiming for immediacy, Cosmic Revival invites listeners into a sustained mood, something to return to as well as experience collectively.

Line-up:

Hannele Juhala – Vocals
Vesa Toivola – Bass
Jani Lundell – Guitar
Mikko Lehtinen – Drums

Links: 

https://linktr.ee/cosmicrevivalofficial

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575362168521
https://www.instagram.com/cosmicrevivalofficial

Tsar Stangra announced lineup change

Bulgarian Pagan Black/Folk Metal band Tsar Stangra has announced a major lineup overhaul and a fresh musical direction. After a decade of resilience and the release of their sophomore album, the lineup shift comes as members’ long-term objectives diverged. Heartfelt thanks were extended to departing members Cindy Tecca, Wayne Barr, Simon Vaillancourt-Girard, Samuel Paré, and Olivier Vaillancourt-Girard for their dedication and vital work on the recent album.

Simultaneously, Tsar Stangra unveils its new lineup featuring Alexandre Guay (also of death metal band “Rite of Decay”) on guitars, Louis-Charles Drolet (also of death metal band “Rite of Decay” and black metal band “Seventh”) on drums, and Francis Wafer on guitars. Having rehearsed together for nearly a year, the new crew already has over thirty minutes of new material written.

Tsar Stangra is a Bulgarian pagan black/folk metal project founded in 2007 in Quebec City, Canada, evolving from a solo vision into a full band in 2014. Blending extreme metal with Bulgarian mythology, the band gained underground recognition through early releases and the debut album «Небесният ковач». Having performed at events like Messe des Morts alongside Graveland, the band recently returned with their ambitious second album, «Hymns of the Broken Worlds», released via GlobMetal Promotions.

Finnish melodic death metal band Frostbite Terror released their debut album ‘Into The Frozen Depths’

Finnish Turku-based melodic death metal band Frostbite Terror released their debut album ‘Into The Frozen Depths’ on July 24th 2026 via Inverse Records. 

Into The Frozen Depths is a compilation of various real life and fictional events. A wanderer wades through the snows to take a sauna as hot as Hell itself, enters the depths and rides to battle after consuming malt beverages. The final interpretation remains with the listener.

LISTEN to the album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/frostbite-terror-album

“We’ve been working on the record for a few years. The songs were ready around summer 2024, and naturally we wanted to publish them. Originally an EP, Into The Frozen Depths developed into an LP with the addition of “Maan Multa”. This song adds a nice ballad in the mix of blasting and grinding. Even though we may have had some setbacks, we are now finished and can introduce our debut record.” –Olli Kuure / Composition, Lead Guitar

“This is going to be a versatile metal record with topics and subgenres from A to Z. Big thanks to everyone who has helped us out with this LP, now it is here!” –Otso Turunen / Bass, Vocals

BIOGRAPHY:
Frostbite Terror is a melodic death metal band from Turku, Finland. Since 2022 Frostbite Terror has combined melodeath, thrashy riffing and symphonic arrangements. The songs subject both serious and comedic topics to dark humor. When playing live, Frostbite Terror conquers stages with their tight playing and spicy, yet melancholy riffs.

WATCH music video for second single ‘Gehenna’: https://youtu.be/d_zydWMVtGI
WATCH music  video for second single ‘Maan multa’: https://youtu.be/BvV1Zp_hO

Line-up:

Otso Turunen / Clean vocals, growl vocals, rhythm and lead guitars, acoustic guitars, bass, synth programming

Olli Kuure / Lead guitar, rhythm guitar

Kristo Rautavuori / Drums

Jukka Laaksonen / Guest vocals (clean)

Links: 

https://www.facebook.com/frostbiteterror
https://www.instagram.com/frostbiteterror
https://frostbiteterror.bandcamp.com