THE VALLEY return with ‘Eons’, a new, atmospheric track available from May 30th on all digital platforms via Volcano Records, and on YouTube with an official video directed by Marco Rimondi.
The alt-prog band from Liguria (Italy) confirms their ability to explore the most intimate and melancholic territories of contemporary progressive music, drawing inspiration from bands like Tool, Katatonia, and Riverside. Eons is a slow journey through loss, where time does not console but settles. The song moves between suspended dynamics, sharp riffs, and hypnotic melodies, with Eros Povigna’s voice tracing powerful emotional trajectories. The lyrics reflect on the existential sense of absence – a condition that constantly changes while always remaining, like a familiar and unresolved rain.
Produced and mixed by Mattia Miniati, Eons is the second single from The Valley’s upcoming project and marks a fundamental step in the band’s musical narrative.
While fans await the release of their highly anticipated album, Reversed Chakra breaks the silence with an evocative new single and video, “All the Way Down” — a mesmerizing dive into grief, memory, and emotional catharsis.
Unfolding with sparse, slow-burning instrumentation and haunting lyrical honesty, “All the Way Down” finds the band at their most stripped-back and soul-baring. It’s not just a song; it’s a reckoning. Fragmented moments—a walk with a father, a bridge hanging in time, an unresolved goodbye—collide to create an immersive soundscape where the listener is invited to let go, hold on, and feel everything in between.
The single is accompanied by a visually arresting music video, directed, edited, and shot by Shaun Hodson for Loki Films (Slipknot, Underoath, Sleep Token, Architects, Corey Taylor). The video mirrors the song’s introspective mood, offering a cinematic exploration of memory and release.
Reversed Chakra’s sound explores deep emotions, crafting stories that transcend the ordinary. Imagine a fusion of Interpol and Editors, seasoned with hints of Kings of Leon and Placebo, all enveloped in the ethereal beauty of The Cure and Sigur Rós. This sonic journey defies genres and promises to leave you spellbound.
Following the momentum of Game of Chess and Dust, “All The Way Down” is poised to make waves, and Reversed Chakra invites all music lovers and critics to join them in this sonic odyssey. Stay tuned for more updates and witness the evolution of an indie rock sensation destined to leave a lasting impact.
Reversed Chakra is: Alice Bianconcini: Guitar
Leo Martera: Drums
Justin Brett: Vocals
Carlo Bellotti: Bass
Finnish modern metal band IAMSIN is back with a new single and music video Rituals. The track is released in cooperation with Inverse Records.
The band comments: “Rituals is one of the most intense and ambitious songs we’ve ever released. We really pushed our limits on this track—musically, emotionally, and in terms of production, while still staying true to the IAMSIN sound. Compared to our last single Echoes, this one goes even further. it’s heavier, darker, and more emotional. It feels like a big step forward for us as a band. We wanted to create something that hits hard but also feels real and unique. Rituals feels like a big step forward for us as a band, and we’re proud of the direction we’re heading. The response so far has been incredible, and we’re excited to see how it connects with people. ”
Formed in 2013, IAMSIN is a melodic modern metalcore band known for their intense energy, hard-hitting breakdowns, and melodic choruses. Their debut album, Kings & Queens (2017), established them as a force in the heavy music scene, blending raw aggression with melodic depth. Now, after years of evolution and growth, IAMSIN has already released new music in 2025, delivering their most powerful and refined sound yet. Stay tuned.
Line-up:
Guitar: Conny Segervall
Guitar: Nikolai Juselius
Bass: Eddie Grön
Drums: Anton Lönnqvist
Vocals: Petter Löf
Neverfade is a heavy metal band from Tampere, founded in 2022, riding the wave of the Finnish New Wave of heavy metal. In 2024, Neverfade burst into the collective imagination with the release of their first singles, which have accumulated over 25,000 plays on different platforms. Neverfade are especially known for being an extremely aggressive live band: their energetic, engaging and theatrical performances will certainly not leave listeners indifferent. In 2025, Neverfade released their debut album “Thieves In The Night”.
We had the chance to meet Neverfade after their show at Monttu New Level in Pori and find out more about the band, their debut album, the shows and much more.
On May 23, Monttu New Level in Pori hosted a rock night with two promising bands: Terromania and Coochilla. Terromania is an Alternative Metal force out of Finland, ripping through the scene with raw power and emotion. Blending influences from Ghost, Lordi, Gojira, Spiritbox and even the wild energy of Van Halen & Devin Townsend, they take it even further by fusing their Heavy Metal base with synthwave, 80s hair metal, pop, and hard rock into a sound that’s unforgettable. Coochilla is a alternative rock band from Turku. The band’s sound is rock ’n roll with a twist; loud guitars and a tight groove combined with a slight spice of psychedelia that delivers an unique auditive experience.
Both bands presented a flawless show, and despite the small audience attendance, they gave their all.
Here some photos taken by Cristina Gregori.
Satan’s Fall is a traditional heavy metal band founded in Helsinki in early 2015. After releasing a demo, an EP and a debut album, the band released their second full-length “Final Day” last December.
Satan’s Fall has performed at festivals and clubs of all sizes throughout Europe. In Finland, the band has played with bands such as Primordial, Pentagram and Satan.
We had the opportunity to meet Miika and Samu before their concert at Monttu New Level in Pori and talk about their music, the recording process, live shows and more.
Helsinki-based Ratbreed have been playing heavy metal since 2015. With a traditional heavy metal sound and a strong live presence, Ratbreed is one of the flagships of the New Wave of Finnish Heavy Metal Alliance. The band’s music has gained popularity in Finland and the Baltics, but also in Central America, where the band appeared on a metal music TV show in El Salvador.
Ratbreed have been playing tirelessly in rock clubs and opened Waltari’s 30th anniversary show at Helsinki’s Kulttuuritalo.
The band, who released their debut album “Evoke The Blaze” in 2018, is currently working on new material on tour.
We had the opportunity to meet the band before their show in Pori and talk about the band’s story, their music, songwriting and much more.
Ampicore continues their epic musical journey with the release of the official lyric video for “The Death of Cyrus,”the third track from their album March Up Country – The Rock Opera.
“The Death of Cyrus” brings listeners into the chaos of battle and the aftermath of Cyrus the Younger’s death. Left stranded in Persia, the soldiers must reckon with their fate and the uncertainty of what comes next. The track highlights Ampicore’s masterful blend of hard rock, metal, and epic storytelling, immersing the audience in the dramatic downfall of one of history’s most ambitious figures.
Credits for this track:
Music and lyrics by Frederic Frees (additional music by Charlie Griffith)
Vocals: Eric Castiglia, Rob Lundgren
Rhythm Guitars: Mauricio Mirapalheta, Charlie Griffith
Drums: Maikon Queiroz
Bass and Lead guitar: Miguel Esparzapro
March Up Country – The Rock Opera is shaping up to be a groundbreaking release that blends music with powerful narratives. From the rise of Cyrus to his tragic fall, the album explores the complexities of ambition, power, and fate.
March Up Country promises to captivate listeners with its dynamic compositions and emotionally charged performances from an exceptional cast of musicians.
The relentless melodic death metal quartet DREADMASK has released their gripping new single and video, “The Light” — a harrowing and emotionally charged track taken from their critically acclaimed debut EP, Thy Prime Dread,out now via Wormholedeath Records.
The song is about the devastating train crash in Greece on February 2023, showing the chaos, loss, and heartbreak that followed. It’s a harsh reminder of how greed, apathy, and incompetence can lead to tragedies. The lyrics capture the feeling of trying to hold on to hope while everything around you falls apart. It paints a vivid picture of the human cost of neglect and those in power who don’t care, asking for help when everything feels like it’s too late.
Born in 2023, Dreadmask arose from a collective passion for crafting heavy music with a purpose. Based in Eindhoven and composed of members from Greece, Hungary, and the Netherlands, the band channels personal and societal struggles into their music. Their name, Dreadmask, symbolizes the battle against fear and the facades we construct to navigate a tumultuous world.
Dreadmask’s EP, Thy Prime Dread, explores existential dread and human resilience, delivering a blend of crushing riffs, haunting melodies, and poignant lyricism. With influences ranging from Swedish death metal and blackened melancholy to progressive elements, Dreadmask is carving a unique space in the metal scene.
“Positive Nihilism” is a paradoxical journey through the void, where the crushing weight of existence is met with a defiant grin. This instrumental metal track is an exploration of the philosophy that embraces the meaninglessness of life with a sense of liberation and joy.
This song is for those who find freedom in the acceptance of the absurd, who see the blank canvas of life and choose to paint it with the colors of their own making.
With a wall of sound that hits like an existential revelation, “Positive Nihilism” combines the heaviness of downtuned guitars with the intricate melodies that weave through the chaos. The drums pound like the heartbeat of the universe, steady and unyielding, while the bass rumbles beneath, grounding the listener in the present moment.
“Positive Nihilism” is more than just a track; it’s a statement of intent, a declaration that even in the face of nothingness, we can choose to be something. It’s a reminder that the heaviest burdens can be lifted with a light heart, and that the darkest truths can lead to the brightest revelations.
Embrace the void and turn it into music. This is “Positive Nihilism”.
STEEGMOORD is a boundary-pushing instrumental metal band that fuses the raw intensity of thrash with the atmospheric depth of progressive and stoner metal. With a sound that’s both technically intricate and emotionally charged, STEEGMOORD crafts immersive sonic journeys that speak volumes—without ever saying a word.
Drawing inspiration from genre-defining acts like Mastodon, Opeth, In Flames, Dorje, Rabea Massaad, and Toska, Steegmoord blends crushing riffs, dynamic rhythms, and expansive textures into a sound that’s uniquely their own. Their music is a powerful exploration of contrast—balancing aggression with melody, chaos with control, and heaviness with haunting beauty.
I’m so proud of the music I’ve made. Every note, every break, every beat carries a piece of who I am. It’s taken time, passion, and a lot of hard work – but hearing it come to life has been one of the most rewarding experiences.
This music isn’t just sound. It’s a reflection of my journey, my emotions, and my growth as an artist. I’ve poured my heart into it, and I truly believe it speaks for itself.
No matter where it goes from here, I’ll always be proud of what I’ve created.
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