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RISEN CROW New Album “Requiem For A Damned Love” – New Lyric Video “Black Widow”

After unveiling two singles and their respective music videos, Risen Crow are set to release their long-awaited debut album, “Requiem For A Damned Love” today, February 28th 2025 via Rockshots Records. This record marks the full realization of the band’s unique sound—a blend of power metal energy and gothic atmospheres, where elevated melodies meet intense riffs and evocative storytelling.

At the heart of the album lies “Black Widow”, the focus track, which embodies the themes of betrayal, vengeance and obsession. The song carries a dynamic mix of dramatic vocal lines, intricate guitar work and evocative atmosphere, making it a defining piece in Risen Crow’s growing discography.
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To support the release, the band has produced an Official Lyric Video for “Black Widow”, now available on YouTube.
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​Watch here: https://youtu.be/T4mUn_3RRow​

Today’s new single follows the success of tracks “Risen Crow” and “Believe In Me” that have already gained momentum, with the first music video surpassing 90,000 views on YouTube.
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Drawing inspiration from bands like Nightwish, Epica, Within Temptation, Kamelot and Lacuna Coil, Risen Crow deliver a collection of songs that weave together emotional depth and powerful instrumentation. “Requiem For A Damned Love” is an album that explores obsession, madness and the fragile line between love and destruction, with each track serving as a chapter in an intense and cinematic journey.

Since their formation in 2020, Risen Crow have honed their craft combining symphonic elements, dark atmospheres and melodic complexity. Their debut album reflects a band that has embraced its influences while forging its own identity.

Fans of melodic and atmospheric metal will find a compelling and dynamic album that balances raw emotion with refined musicianship.

Risen Crow’s “Requiem For A Damned Love” is available for digitally and on CD at https://lnk.to/4DdftW​/4DdftW​

Music Video – Risen Crow – https://youtu.be/mgYBWxVzZDo​

Music Video – Believe In Me – https://youtu.be/zNqJ0UKs_TA​

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Track Listing:
1. Never surrender
2. Black Widow
3. Funeral Jack
4. Risen Crow
5. Revelation
6. Dark In my life
7. Believe in me
8. Black Rose
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​Recording, Mixing & Mastering: Francesco Mattei and Kate Nord at Underworld Studio​
​underworldstudiocasperia.com | Facebook.com/UnderworldStudio​

Cover, Artwork & Layout Design: Harley Velasquez at Infinity NucleArt Studio​
​Instagram: @HarleyVelasquezArt | Facebook.com/InfinityNucleArtStudio​
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​Risen Crow Line Up:​
Antonella Della Monica: Vocals
Claudio Vattone: Vocals
Giuseppe Longo: Guitars
Francesco Menale: Guitars
Alessandro Bernabei: Keyboards
Flavio Cicchetti: Bass
Filippo Martini: Drums

More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | https://www.facebook.com/risencrowband | https://www.instagram.com/risencrow​

Heavy blues powerhouse Dead Groove Announces Sophomore Release “Rubicon” and Motörhead Cover

Rising heavy blues powerhouse Dead Groove, born from the creative crucible of 2020’s lockdown, announce their sophomore EP Rubicon, set for release on March 21st, 2025. Pressed on crystal clear 10″ vinyl, it features the powerful new tracks “Fire” and “The Damned,” alongside a distinctive cover of Motörhead’s “Ace of Spades.”

It is foreshadowed today by the band’s new single, a tumultuous live recording of “The Book Of The Dead.”
Born as a pandemic collaboration between drummer Fred Aching and bassist/vocalist Holly West, Dead Groove has evolved into one of the scene’s most promising acts. The band, completed by guitarist Cesar “Cags” Salaverry, brings together decades of professional experience, including West’s current role with Zepparella, Salaverry with the Peruvian band Mauser, and Aching’s performances with Kings of Thrash alongside David Ellefson, Powerflo and Bullet Boys.
The successor to the band’s acclaimed self-titled debut album, Rubicon represents a significant evolution in Dead Groove’s musical journey. The EP’s title, referencing the historic point of no return, perfectly captures the band’s commitment to pushing their sonic boundaries – the trio describe it as presenting “a more polished iteration of Dead Groove’s signature sound while maintaining the raw energy fans have come to expect.”
Their interpretation of Motörhead’s “Ace of Spades” demonstrates Dead Groove’s artistic vision. By deliberately slowing the tempo and incorporating their characteristic groove, the band has created a fresh interpretation that both honors the original and establishes their unique musical identity.

RUBICON VINYL: https://cleorecs.com/products/dead-groove-rubicon-clear-vinyl-lp
To celebrate the release, Dead Groove are performing at the legendary Whisky A Go Go on Sunset Boulevard in West Hollywood on March 23rd, opening for King’s X. The band will be available for interviews throughout the upcoming month to discuss their music, creative process, and future projects.

MANILA HEMP Release New Single And Video ‘Trying To Forget’

‘Trying To Forget‘ is an intense and deeply symbolic track that marks the long-awaited return of the Italian alternative rock band MANILA HEMP, more than a year after their last release. Available today on all digital platforms through Volcano Records & Promotion, with whom the band continues a solid and fruitful collaboration, the single unveils a new side of the project, blending its original alternative-grunge roots with fresh psychedelic and electronic influences.

The song is accompanied by a cinematic-style music video on YouTube, rich in intriguing symbolism and drawing a parallel between the intimate, personal realm of human emotions and a dystopian future where mankind seeks new planets to colonize. This intertwining of science fiction and introspective tension explores the cyclical nature of existence, connecting the past, present, and future.

“The memories of our happiest moments can become painful when we see them only as something lost. However, reworking them means accepting them for what they are: precious traces of the past that have shaped us into who we are today. Fully living in the present requires this courageous emotional detachment—not to forget, but to let go with gratitude, allowing us to create new meaningful experiences without being anchored to what can never return.” – Manila Hemp

Watch the ‘Trying To Forget’ video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xayqf9Zm2Cw

Further info at
www.volcanopromotion.com
www.facebook.com/Manila77hemp/

FINLAND’S WISHING WELL RELEASE NEW SONG feturing WHEELERS AND DEALERS CHOIR

Finland’s hard rocking Wishing Well have released new music for the first time after their “Sin And Shame” album, that came out in March 2023. “Boys Will Be Boys” is a simple good mood rocker, made seriously tongue-in-cheek and in good spirit to celebrate rock music and pure joy and camaraderie of playing in a band. This positive and cheerful song is a rare release from the band, who usually write more serious and complex songs. The song is released together with a music video, recorded at Magnusborg Studios in Porvoo, filmed and edited by Jussi Koskinen.

“Boys is an old song that goes way back but we wanted to release something in between albums and this song is perfect for that. First we thought it’s too simple and silly but when we worked on it and it took off like a rocket to the moon we decided to give it a go. Somebody then came up with the idea of asking previous Wishing Well vocalists to sing the gang vocals and when they agreed and even Graham Bonnet promised to join we knew it’ll work out great. We decided to shoot the video while in the studio and we had a great time. We’re pleased with the result and the song is also good fun to play live”, says Anssi Korkiakoski, guitar player and songwriter of the band.

“Things should not always be too serious, at the end of the day it’s all about doing what you love, together with your friends. We’re all old metalheads and hard rockers, we share the same thoughts and memories about music, from early years to ‘80s metal and beyond. It’s great that we can do our thing together and share it with each other and our audience as well. This song is a homage to all of us childlike rockers, music lovers and band musicians. There are many of us, naturally lots of girls and women too, despite the song title”, says Korkiakoski.

The song is released under Wishing Well & The Wheelers And Dealers since the choir with its old school veterans plays an important role in the song.

Watch the music video: https://youtu.be/iRA7nHbLqLA

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, Deezer Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/wishingwell-boys

At the moment the band is working on their fifth album, due to be released in the spring of 2026.

Wishing Well will perform live at On The Rocks Club in Helsinki on 27 March. For more news updates visit their social media channels.

Wishing Well are:
Pepe Tamminen – vocals
Arto Teppo – Hammond-organ
Matti Kotkavuori  – bass
Juha Kivikanto – drums
Anssi Korkiakoski – guitar

Wheelers And Dealers choir are:
Rick Becker
Graham Bonnet
Rafael Castillo
Peter James Goodman

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https://www.instagram.com/wishingwell_finland/

Australian Artist Jeremy Harry Harris Drops New Single and Music Video “Holding On”

Australian rock artist Jeremy Harry Harris is back with his powerful new single, “Holding On” — a raw, emotional anthem that captures the resilience of the human spirit in the face of change, loss, and injustice. Now available on all major streaming platforms, this highly anticipated release continues Harris’s tradition of delivering brutally honest and thought-provoking music.

A Song of Perseverance and Reflection

“Holding On” addresses the profound grief caused by war and conflict, transcending boundaries of race, religion, gender, and creed. The single explores humanity’s struggles, speaking to the strength found in hope and the bittersweet grip of the past. It carries a universal message about history’s repetitive cycles of conflict and their devastating impact on innocent lives.
“I wrote this song in sheer desperation,” says Harris. “I am appalled and horrified as I witness the destruction and devastation being inflicted on thousands and thousands of innocent people over the past few years through the never-ending conflicts and wars we continue to allow our leaders to wage. I could not, in good conscience, remain silent on issues that affect all humanity, in the hope that some humanity still does exist.”

Creative Mastery and Lightning-Fast Execution

“Holding On”was co-written by Jeremy Harry Harris and his trusted collaborator, Reinier Martinez Rodriguez, with production by Harris and Peter Renzullo. Remarkably, the track was completed in less than three weeks, showcasing the creative synergy between Harris and Martinez. This quick turnaround mirrors the urgency of the song’s message while maintaining its rich, anthemic quality.

Building Momentum: A Follow-Up to Success

The single serves as the follow-up to Harris’s critically acclaimed 2024 full-length album, “Walking With My Darkness.” Staying true to his fearless approach to songwriting, Harris’s lyrics in “Holding On” paint a vivid, melancholic vision of the truth behind war and conflict. The song also marks the beginning of a year-long journey that includes the release of two to three more singles leading up to Harris’s first full-length European tour, spanning eight countries in 21 days over the European summer.

Where to Watch and Listen

The official music video for “Holding On” premieres on YouTube, offering a visual counterpart to the track’s stirring themes.

Watch the video here:

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Stream the single on Spotify, Apple Music, and all major platforms via this link:

orcd.co/holdingonsingle

Jeremy Harry Harris is an Australian rock artist known for his fearless and impactful music. With his latest single “Holding On” Harris continues to bring light to topics and emotions often avoided due to their provocative and taboo nature. Following on from his full-length album, “Walking With My Darkness,” Harris again explores the depths of human experience through introspective compositions and innovative storytelling. He has captivated audiences worldwide, solidifying his reputation as a visionary artist.

Official Website: www.jeremyharryharris.com.au   
Facebook: www.facebook.com/JeremyHarryHarris
Twitter: twitter.com/JeremyHarryHar1
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jeremyharryharris
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Avantasia’s 10th studio album Here Be Dragons was released today

One of the top melodic metal bands from Germany, Avantasia, released their new full-length studio album, Here Be Dragons, today. The album, released by Napalm Records, is the 10th album from the band led by Tobias Sammet. In typical Avantasia style, the new album is built on vivid storytelling and cinematic atmospheres, not to mention the top performances of the magnificent playing staff throughout the album!

The energetic opening track, Creepshow, is undoubtedly one of the band’s catchiest songs. The album’s title track, Here Be Dragons (feat. Geoff Tate), is classic Avantasia, and at almost nine minutes long, is the longest song on the album. The emotional and versatile vocal performances of both Tobias Sammet and duet partner Adrienne Cowan enchant on the song Avalon, while the heavier Against The Wind (feat. Kenny Leckremo) serves as proof of the versatility of Avantasia’s sound. Other guests on the album include Michael Kiske, Ronnie Atkins, Bob Catley and Roy Khan.

Here Be Dragons track list:

1. Creepshow
2. Here Be Dragons (Geoff Tate)
3. The Moorlands At Twilight (Mikael Kiske)
4. The Witch (Tommy Karevik)
5. Phantasmagoria (Ronnie Atkins)
6. Bring On The Night (Bob Catley)
7. Unleash The Kraken
8. Avalon (Adrienne Cowan)
9. Against The Wind (Kenny Leckermo)
10. Everybody’s Here Until The End (Roy Chan)

Avantasia’s successful career has seen hundreds of millions of streams, awards, chart-topping singles, sold-out arena tours and headline performances at major festivals, cementing the band’s place at the top of the international metal scene. The band’s tenth studio album is sure to surprise fans old and new, and the Here Be Dragons tour that follows the album will bring their biggest and most spectacular show to European arenas to date.

“I’m full of energy and can’t wait to perform the songs from the new album live! After the release, we’re heading out on a big European tour with a completely new show. In addition to new material and classics, there will be some rarities, and the whole spectacle will be served with the most amazing stage show in Avantasia’s history,” Tobias Sammet enthuses.

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Hellsinki Metal Festival bill complete: Venom, Michael Schenker’s UFO special gig and Cult of Luna – HMF art exhibition application open

Hellsinki Metal Festival, which will be held for the third time in the Helsinki Ice Hall alias Nordis area, today announced the full list of performers for this year’s event.

The latest additions to HMF are the English band Venom, who deserves the word “legendary”, who has been pounding away with their extreme metal since 1979, Michael Schenker, who is coming to Hellsink with his My Years with UFO special gig, the Swedish band Cult of Luna, who are painting epic worlds, and the Belgian grindcore phenomenon Brutal Sphincter. In addition, Finnish expertise will be strengthened by the Rabbit Cult duo, who got a sudden start to their careers last year.

Hellsinki Metal Festival‘s side program is also being built at a fast pace, and the art exhibition Dark Art Gallery, which was launched last year, will open its doors to new artists more widely this year. The open application to participate in the exhibition is now open at https://gest.fi/customers/chbfig/7785. The curator of the exhibition, to be revealed later, will be working on the exhibition that will be shown at Nordis this year during the spring.

HMF’s VIP area, or RIP, will also be developed this year, when RIP visitors will be taken care of by adding a daily hot meal to their ticket. As usual, RIP customers will have access to their own indoor toilet and a view of the event directly on two outdoor stages in a rain-covered area.

Previously announced artists for this year’s Hellsinki Metal Festival include, among others, King Diamond, Old Man’s Child, Decapitated, Napalm Death, Ill Niño, Fear Factory, Dismember, AngelMaker, Hatebreed, Enslaved, Landmvrks, Kanonenfieber, Candlemass, Moonsorrow, Forbidden, Marduk, Me and That Man, Warmen, Party Cannon, GosT and Alfahanne.

Nordis will also host one of the most interesting performances of the coming summer, when the Blood Fire Death – A Tribute to Quorthon and the music of Bathory gig brings together a special lineup consisting of the crew of Watain, Aura Noir and Enslaved, among others. There are also some still-unknown, but quite famous guests. The gigs that will be seen at a few festivals next summer will honor the musical legacy of the late Thomas “Quorthon” Forsberg.

Hellsinki Metal Festival 2025
8.-9.8.2025
Helsinki Ice Arena

The performers of the 2025 Hellsinki Metal Festival in alphabetical order are:
Alfahanne
AngelMaker
Blood Fire Death – A Tribute to Quorthon and the music of Bathory
Brutal Sphincter
Candlemass
Cult of Luna
Decapitated
Decessus
Dismember
Enslaved
Fear Factory
Forbidden
GosT
Hatebreed
Heavy Metal Perse
Ill Niño
Kanonenfieber
King Diamond
Kiuas
Landmvrks
Luna Kills
Marduk
Me and That Man
Michael Schenker – My Years with UFO
Moonsorrow
Napalm Death
Night Shall Drape Us
Old Man’s Child
Party Cannon
Rabbit Cult
Qwälen
Sigh
Venom
Warmen

Advance tickets are now on sale at Ticketmaster, Lippupiste and Tiketti.
Prices:
* 2-day basic ticket €199
* 2-day R.I.P €269

www.hellsinkimetalfestival.fi

The Funeral Portrait’s new single features Five Finger Death Punch’s Ivan Moody

One of the most interesting rising stars of emo rock, The Funeral Portrait released their second album Greetings From Suffocate City last fall to widespread international acclaim. The album was released by Better Noise Music. Singles from the successful album also appeared on American radio charts, and the band has toured with the biggest names in heavy music.

Now The Funeral Portrait is offering their fans a special treat with the deluxe version of their second album, which will be released on June 13th. Today, a new version of the song Holy Water is being released, featuring as guest Five Finger Death Punch’s singer Ivan Moody.

“Before we toured together, I wasn’t very familiar with The Funeral Portrait’s music, so I didn’t know what to expect,” says Ivan Moody, adding, “But after watching their shows night after night, seeing how they dominated the stage and got the audience involved, I was completely hooked. The passion, intensity and raw emotion they bring to their shows make them one of the most exciting new bands to come out. We had talked about collaborating before the tour, but the timing never quite clicked. Then, one day I was in the car and I heard Holy Water on the radio and I couldn’t help but sing along! It immediately brought back the idea of ​​collaborating, so I contacted Lee and we agreed to do the song again together.”

Lee Jennings, lead singer of The Funeral Portrait, says that Holy Water has always been a personal and cathartic cleansing song for him:

“Holy Water is about facing your darkest moments, and gathering the strength to cleanse yourself of the burden of difficult experiences. It’s been incredible to see how this song connects people. Especially when the audience shouts the lyrics back to us, it proves how music can truly heal. Ivan Moody took this song to another level. His energy, passion and personal story made him the perfect voice to interpret these lyrics, and we are truly honored to have him on board.”

Greetings From Suffocate City Deluxe track list:

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

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French Noise Rockers Membrane Unleash New Album Deathly Silence

‘Deathly Silence’ —the highly anticipated new album by French noisemongers & post-hardcore veterans MEMBRANE

For over two decades, French noise/post-hardcore veterans Membrane have mastered the art of heavy rhythms and slow-motion tension, crafting a sound that deepens wounds and freezes time.

Blending raw noise with post-hardcore intensity, they relentlessly seek glimpses of light within the darkest emotions. Now, in 2025, Membrane returns with Deathly Silence, their seventh full-length album, available on CD, LP, and digital formats via Araki Records, Blind Prod, Day Off Records, MaSaret Records, and P.O.G.O Records.

RIYL : Breach ; Kill The Thrill ; Neurosis ; Unsane ; Will Haven…​

“Deathly Silence, Membrane’s seventh album, confronts us with a depressing reality: the rise of social injustices, the growing madness of humanity, and the ongoing climate crisis.

Recorded and mixed by Cyrille Gachet in Vesoul, mastered by Alan Douches, this opus blends abrasive noise with sharp melodies, immersing the listener in a dark and dissonant atmosphere. The artwork, created by McVtx, embodies a desolate beauty, symbolizing humanity’s fragility in the face of the chaos that this album captures with intensity”

“Soundtrack for sensual solo manoeuvres” – Cannibal Accident released their fifth studio album Disgust

Finnish Deathgrind veterans Cannibal Accident released their fifth studio album ‘Disgust’ on February 28th 2025 via Inverse Records. 

LISTEN to the album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/cannibal-accident-disgust

Vocalist Kurwa Doktor was caught up being busy with sewing brand new patches onto his inner thigh skin, but had this to say about Disgust:

“After many delays and close-to-nervous-breakdowns our fifth album is out! Available on CD and vinyl, both limited editions. Again, the song lengths do not reach the magical 3 min limit, so in this time and age when everyone wants everything immediately we think that our songs serve as a perfect get-away for persons diagnosed with concentration problems. And the album is a very good soundtrack for sensual solo manoeuvres as well, if you like your act short and intensive.” 

Music videos from the album:
Darken the Attic: https://youtu.be/GSXtaXtBDms
Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (Feat. Nikki666): https://youtu.be/GuPBSDV3Yvo
Viimene Fiitti (feat. ULTI MAKE): https://youtu.be/fXsUjYwPHIk

Confirmed gigs in Finland:
Pe 28.2. Turku, Nirvana
La 1.3. Pori, Annis
Pe 28.3. Riihimäki, Bar Bulldog
La 29.3. Tampere, Bar Kotelo
La 24.5. Lohja, Masterhouse

CD/Bundle orders from Levykauppa Äx

BIOGRAPHY:
Formed in 2007, Cannibal Accident have released four full-length albums and a number of smaller releases. Old-school grindcore, death metal, hardcore and mosh part(ie)s are combined in brutally cutting, compact songs where speed, heaviness and catchiness are the main denominators.

Cannibal Accident live on stage is a comprehensive psychophysical experience, no holds barred.

Cannibal Accident – Disgust (Album 2025)

Track list:

1. Explicit Everything
2. Toleraped
3. Darkest Auer
4. When Only Fans Blow On Empty Stage 5. Flesh Fabricant
6. Darken The Attic
7. Itseinhon Kusisella Alttarilla (feat. Nikki 666)
8. Mouthbreathing Bottomfeeder
9. In The Meat Of The Night
10. EU-rope Around Your Neck
11. Kemperverse (Kemper Trilogy part 3: Mama’s Boy)
12. Wife Eater (Woman’s Best Friend)
13. R.I.C.H. (Relying In Capital Heresy)
14. Viimene Fiitti (feat. Ulti-Make)
15. Omniworld
16. Inhumanely Precipitated Biodegradation
17. No One Loves You Anymore
18. I Want To Pay More Taxes
19. Insult / Result
20. Scorched Meat Tactics

Album cover by Maxime Taccardi

Line-up:
Kolkka – guitar
Wilkman – drums
Raisio – low
Kurwa Doktor – high
Jondom – bass & backing howls

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/cannibalaccident
https://www.instagram.com/cannibalaccident
https://cannibalaccident.bandcamp.com
https://www.youtube.com/@CannibalAccident