REDIKIN, the dynamic Dutch female-fronted groove rock band, has just unveiled the official music video for its latest single, “Am I Really.”
Delve into the raw emotion of REDIKIN’s latest single “Am I Really”—a soul-stirring reflection on grief, regret, and self-discovery. The song captures the chaos of mourning through heartfelt lyrics and a powerful groove-rock sound, from tears over forgotten memories to dancing through heartbreak.
Taken from the album “The Crux” (Wormholedeath), “Am I Really” blends introspective storytelling with REDIKIN’s signature high-energy style.
REDIKIN is a heavy rock band from The Netherlands, blending groove-driven sound with infectious rhythms. Known for their high-energy performances, they explore themes from death to baking chocolate cakes. After releasing Am I Really (2023) and The Crux (2024), the band gained traction with singles “Am I Really,” “Hungry,” and “Nailed It.” In 2025, REDIKIN signed with WormholeDeath Records to take The Crux global.
Chthonic, who have been huge in their home country of Taiwan and have been seen in Europe at Wacken and Download Festival, as well as in the US at Ozzfest, continue to shake up the metal scene with their new single “Endless Aeons” and a very influential video. The characters in the video are victims of the 1947 228 Uprising and massacre, who are caught in a hellish cycle of reincarnation, but fall through a time continuum tunnel into Chthonic’s concert, which symbolizes the interruption of rebirth.
At the same time, “Endless Aeons” ends the band’s long silence, during which the band’s vocalist and primus motor Freddy Lim focused on his political career in the Taiwanese parliament. Although the band has released new music since 2016, it has rarely performed abroad. In 2019, the band performed to 50,000 listeners in front of the Taiwanese presidential palace.
They say rock can change the world, and Freddy Lim made it a reality during his two terms in parliament, pushing for reforms. He promoted legislation that made Taiwan the first country in Asia to adopt marriage equality, and pushed for better protection of indigenous rights. He also supported budgets that provided humanitarian aid to Ukraine. He pushed for transitional justice, demanding that the government open secret documents from the authoritarian era so that truth and justice could be realized in society.
In 2023, these declassified archives unexpectedly revealed the tragic and previously unknown history of Freddy Lim’s family. Combining history and mythology, it seemed no coincidence that Chthonic’s music had previously told the sad but courageous stories of Freddy Lim’s grandparents. Freddy was deeply shocked to learn of this. In a whirlwind of emotions, he decided to end his eight-year parliamentary career and announced that he would not run again. He paused to consider the direction of his life and where his music might take him.
The Taiwanese title of the song “Endless Aeons” is 百萬遍 Pah-bān-piàn, a Buddhist term referring to the collective recitation of sutras to break karma.
“In the past, our music was about Taiwan’s constant disasters and rebirths. When I learned that someone in my own family was a victim of such a tragedy, it became personal. When will these disasters end? If we could start our lives over, would it be possible to live without regrets? This song is a question and an answer,” says Freddy Lim.
Jesse Liu, who composed the song, continues:
“The song sounds complicated, but it’s ultimately simple. It answers a complex question with simple words – that’s how it was meant to be.”
The band’s vocalist Doris interprets the song in a Taiwanese enka style, which was also a challenge for her.
“I’ve been practicing for a few years and I gave it my all, but to be honest, I was pretty nervous during the recordings.”
Chthonic, who has won several accolades, including a Taiwanese Grammy and Golden Melody Award, will release the MEGAPORTAL 2425 live EP in May.
Adamantra, who released their third album in the fall, has found some previously unreleased material from the band’s early days in their vaults. The lively power metal song Shining Time was recorded during the band’s debut album Revival sessions in 2007–2008. However, the bonus track intended for the Japanese market or as a B-side to a single never made it to any release. The band decided to finally release the song with a lyric video based on gig and other footage from the band’s early years.
Bass player Jukka Hoffrén recalls the song’s history and journey: “Shining Time is the first song I wrote for Adamantra sometime in the late 90’s and with this song I started to form the idea of a new band of my own. The song was performed at a few gigs and was intended to be used as a Japanese bonus track or as a B-side of a single, but neither of those things came to fruition, so it remained dormant for years somewhere in the depths of my hard drives. It’s great that the song is finally being released. This is where it all started.”
2024 formed Finnish Underwater Father has released their debut EP “Without Waves” today on April 29th 2025 along with their third music video “My Name is Your Name”. The title reflects the idea that everything in life moves in waves — without them, only emptiness remains.
“Without Waves” blends modern and raw expression, combining melody with black and death metal influences. Heavy riffs and melodic parts are intertwined, creating a dark and captivating soundscape. The lyrics explore themes of birth, death, karma, and the reasons why we live our lives the way we do — and the paths those reasons lead us down. Although the subjects are deep and philosophical, there’s also a touch of dark humor that gives the songs a distinct edge.
The drums were recorded by Saku Moilanen at Deep Noise Studios, while the band recorded the other instruments and vocals themselves. Saku also handled the mixing and mastering of the EP, ensuring its relentlessly deep sound.
The EP’s cover art is based on an original artwork by Jouko Alapartanen, visually capturing the theme of the record.
Formed in the summer of 2024, Underwater Father was born from the vision of Samu Haatainen (guitars, vocals), who sought to create something darker and more stripped-down compared to their other band, Of Spite. Sharing most of its members with Of Spite, the lineup consists of Antti Lampinen (bass), Jan Lindberg (guitars, backing vocals), and Joonas Nieminen (drums) — a tight-knit unit with a shared passion for pushing metal’s boundaries.
Musically, Underwater Father weaves together the ferocity of black and death metal with the emotional depth of melodic metal. Drawing influences from bands like Mgła, Horna, Uada, Cradle of Filth on the extreme side and Sentenced, Bloodpit, and Somehow Jo! etc. On the melodic spectrum, the band creates music that is both crushing and atmospheric. Lyrically, their songs explore themes of birth, death, karma, and the search for meaning in life’s journey—both the light and the darkness that shape our fate.
Ashes of Perishing, a Helsinki-based modern metalcore group released the single “From The Ashes” along with a lyric video. The track was released by Inverse Records.
´´´“From The Ashes is a journey about making your way back to the light after being beaten down.” comments the band.
The single reflects the band’s new direction and future production, as this is the first release with the band’s new vocalist, Oskar Solja. Stefan Pommerin of Illusia Productions has also been involved in the song’s production.
BIOGRAPHY:
At the end of 2021, a new band emerged in Helsinki, and their name was Ashes of Perishing. With a lineup that brought together the raw energy and creative talents of five musicians, this Finnish quintet quickly set their sights on creating powerful music.
Ashes of Perishing consists of Philipp on bass, Joonas and Valtteri on guitars, Olli on drums and Oskar as the vocalist. Oskar joined the band in the summer of 2024, bringing a fresh dynamic and powerful vocal presence. United by their shared love for heavy, melodic, and emotionally charged music, Ashes of Perishing was ready to carve their path forward in the metal scene.
As they continue their journey, Ashes of Perishing look forward to conquering new stages, sharing their music with a growing fanbase, and leaving impact in the world of metalcore. With their relentless dedication and unwavering passion this band aims to set the world ablaze with their music, leaving nothing but Ashes of Perishing in their wake.
Line-up:
Oskar Solja –Vocals
Valtteri Limnell – Guitar & Backing Vocals
Joonas Makkonen – Guitar & Backing Vocals
Philipp Kashin – Bass
Olli Laine – Drums
Meara Klubi Vol. 38, a metal club organized by Meara Music, an independent and alternative record label/programming agency/event producer, hosted two death metal bands on the stage at Winston Live in Pori on the evening of April 26: Devenial Verdict and Wretched Path.
First on stage were Wretched Path, a five-piece band that combines traditional and modern death metal in an aggressive and engaging way. Their latest album, “Sea of Death”, was released last month. They managed to warm up the crowd with their death metal and headbanging. Devenial Verdict is a death metal band that offer a fresh approach to the style, especially with their dissonant inclinations. Their music managed to captivate the audience in Pori with its intensity, breadth and atmosphere.
The night was a success despite the club not being full due to other concerts that were on at the same time.
Here some shots from our report Cristina Gregori.
NeuroTidal’s latest track “Bluefish” is an emotional descent into the depths of longing and inner turmoil. Blending hauntingly calm melodies with raw, cathartic screams, the song captures the struggle between seeking escape and confronting an inescapable reality. With lyrics reflecting isolation and a desperate search for relief, it delivers a powerful journey through shadowed thoughts and fractured emotions—where the line between refuge and no return begins to blur.
The name “Bluefish” refers to the brand of an anti-depressant. The song was released on April 4th along with a video.
About NeuroTidal:
Genre boundaries between Pop and Metal crumble against the unyielding rocks of the mainstream. Oceana, the luminary vocalist, effortlessly traverses from ethereal melodies to visceral roars, seamlessly entwined with the commanding resonance of guitars and synthesizers, as well as the intricate dance of basslines and drum rhythms. As the musical landscape unfolds, it morphs into pulsating dance sections infused with a pop sensibility.
Breaking free from the shackles of Rock norms and conventions, NeuroTidal propels its audience into an exhilarating sonic odyssey of self-discovery. The band deftly weaves together diverse influences, embracing the nuances of Jazz, Post Rock’s expansiveness, and Progressive Metal’s complexity, culminating in an unmistakably unique sound.
A NeuroTidal live performance is a sensory spectacle, where a distinct ambiance is meticulously crafted. A seamlessly coordinated light show, complemented by blacklight elements, adds a profound layer to the audiovisual tapestry, elevating the concert experience to unparalleled immersion and distinction.
Wormholedeath Records is thrilled to announce the signing of DRAB, the heavy rock juggernaut whose self-titled debut album will erupt worldwide on June 6th. Hailed as a visceral fusion of grunge-era darkness, thunderous riffs, and dystopian intensity, DRAB’s music is a time-traveling beast—raw, relentless, redefining modern rock’s boundaries.
A Statement from DRAB: “We are very pleased to announce our partnership with Wormholedeath Records in the international release of our self-titled debut album!.”
DRAB’s origin is as gritty as their sound. In 2020, the band germinated in a musty New Orleans storage locker as the world retreated into isolation. What began as a cathartic escape from pandemic-era despair evolved into a sonic exorcism, recorded in an olive-drab Masonic Temple-turned-studio in Covington, LA, with producer Jack Miele (The Meters, Galactic). The result? A self-titled debut that channeled the paranoia and claustrophobia of the times into a blistering manifesto.
Since their debut, DRAB has dominated the New Orleans metal underground, earning accolades like Rock-N-Review’s #1 Album of 2022 and sharing stages with icons like Soulfly, Pallbearer, and YOB. Their 2024 single “Tyrannic”—produced by Grammy-winner Adrian Bushby (Muse, Foo Fighters)—marked a darker, sharper evolution, blending surrealist visuals with labyrinthine riffs that caught fire across streaming platforms.
DRAB’s music is a molten collision of decades: the swagger of 1970s hard rock, the rebellion of 1980s metal, and the brooding angst of 1990s grunge. Tracks like “Afterburner” (available now on Bandcamp) showcase their signature blend of haunting atmospherics and bone-crushing grooves. Whether it’s a name that evokes the mundane and dreary, or the dregs of 16th-century gutters and brothels, Drab’s music is anything but what the name might imply. It’s a steel blade that is only getting sharper with time.
DRAB’s Current Lineup:
Steve Mignano – Guitar/Vocals
Casey Freitas – Bass
Aaron Levy – Drums
Following the release of “MORPHIA”last month, Italian alternative rock duo PEAKS! are pleased to reveal their new single and accompanying visualizer video “BAD DECISIONS”, out now via FLG.
The band said: “BAD DECISIONS is one of those songs that came from a really honest place. It’s about that part of you that always seems to pick the chaos: quitting the job, running toward the fire, saying the wrong thing at the worst time, but still hoping to be understood. We all have moments where we know we’re messing up, and somehow, we do it anyway. That tension between impulse and consequence is where this track lives”.
“There’s a bit of irony in the lyrics, but there’s also a lot of truth. It’s not about glorifying screwing up. It’s about owning it, learning from it, and realizing that sometimes the path that looks wrong to everyone else might just be the one you need to take. We wanted the song to feel reckless but human, with that mix of regret, adrenaline, and hope. That’s BAD DECISIONS for us”, they continued.
PEAKS! are an exceptional alternative rock duo from Turin, Italy, who started their musical journey towards the end of 2020 with the jaw dropping debut song ‚ “Blackout”, that amassed over 2 million Spotify streams.
The band are intensely creative and have formed a very strong distinctive image through their visual output since the start: they shoot and create their own videos and content, while collaborating with the renowned Italian graphic designer Giulia Lunge, to realise and stay true to their vision.
From big fuzzy guitar riffs to catchy hooks, their musical influences draw from 70s rock to 90/2000s Electro Pop, as well as current bands such as The Score, Twenty One Pilots, Imagine Dragons, grandson, YUNGBLUD, Bishop Briggs, Welshly Arms, SAINT PHNX and more.
PEAKS! debuted live at The Great Escape (2022) in Brighton, gaining huge acclaim that led to festival slots at 2000 Trees in the UK and supporting Pearl Jam at BST Hyde Park in London, then Placebo in Mantova (Italy), their Italian debut in front of 10,000 people. They wrapped up 2022 by playing with Frank Carter and the Rattlesnakes.
2023 saw PEAKS! returning to The Great Escape in Brighton, playing at the first Slam Dunk in Italy, followed by support slots with Dead Poets Society in Holland, and summer shows with Placebo in Italy and Switzerland. They played with Placebo again in 2024, as well as performing at the Storing Festival in The Netherlands.
Over the years, PEAKS! have received great support from DSPs, including placements on New Music Friday playlists across Europe on Spotify, and Fresh Rock and New Rock playlists on Amazon Music.
The band have been featured on BBC Radio 1’s ‘Future Artists’ with Jack Saunders and on Kerrang! Radio, as well as earning strong airplay in the UK and across Europe. On TV, their music has been used on Love Island in the UK and on BBC’s Match of the Day, as well as on various US sync projects.
Wednesday 13 is using this weekend to celebrate their new album “Mid Life Crisis”. At the same time, the single, featuring Taime Downe from Faster Pussycat, “No Apologies” has been released.
“This is the rockiest song I’ve written in years. I wanted to go back to my roots and those roots are in 80s glam rock. The number one name on that list was Faster Pussycat, so it was completely logical to ask Taime Downe to join me on this track. It was an honor to have one of my rock’n’roll idols in the studio with me. We put together a suitably outrageous middle finger for ourselves, and the result is No Apologies,” Wednesday 13 says.
Wednesday 13 describes the upcoming album as fun, funky and something that you can listen to and leave your brain in a state of shock and rock with rage. The album was produced by Alex Kane (Life, Sex & Death, Enuff Z’Nuff, Antiproduct) and mixed by Steve Evetts (The Dillinger Escape Plan, Prong, DevilDriver). It promises to be quite a blast, spiced up with elements of 1980s sleaze metal. The album also features Taime Downe from Faster Pussycat.
“Growing up in the 80s, I remember the satanic panic and parents’ concern about what their kids were listening to. My mother would constantly check my cassettes and make sure I wasn’t possessed by the devil. Most of the music I listened to never had any of those themes, but they were just accused of it, so I let myself make a song that would horrify my mother. I wanted the lyrics to be open and leave no doubt about what they were about. This song was made in a fun spirit, and we’re not going to burn down churches in the future,” Wednesday 13 says.
The band began a tour of the United States in March, and they will also be hitting Europe in the summer, playing selected festivals and touring the UK.
The remaining dates for “There’s No Such Thing As Monsters” North American Headline Tour are:
04/26/25 US – Flint, MI / Machine Shop
27.04.25 US – Cadillac, MI / Venue Event Center
04/29/25 US – Joliet, IL / The Forge
30.04.25 US – Madison, WI / The Annex
02.05.25 US – Denver, CO / Oriental Theater
03.05.25 US – Colorado Springs, CO / Black Sheep
“Summer Blood Storm” UK/EU Headline Tour w/ Fearless Vampire Killers (UK dates only):
24.07.25 UK – Buckley / Tivoli
25.07.25 UK – EBBW Vale / Steelhouse Festival
26.07.25 UK – Birmingham / Asylum
27.07.25 UK – Preston / The Blitz
29.07.25 UK – Sheffield / Corporation
30.07.25 UK – Brighton / Chalk
03.08.25 CZ – Prague / Rock Cafe
05.08.25 AT – Vienna / Simm City *
06.08.25 AT – Salzburg / Rockhouse
07.08.25 DE – Saarbrücken / The Garage *
08.08.25 BE – Kortrijk / Alcatraz Festival
09.08.25 NL – Utrecht / De Helling
* w/ Static X
The following songs ended up on the Mid Death Crisis album:
1. There’s No Such Thing As Monsters
2. Decease and Desist
3. When the Devil Commands
4. Rotting Away
5. No Apologies (feat. Taime Downe)
6. Decapitation
7. In Misery
8. Blood Storm
9. Xanaxtasy
10. I Hurt You
11. My Funeral
12. Sick and Violent
All different formats of the release are now available here.
Wednesday 13 is:
Wednesday 13 – Lead Vocals / Guitar
Jack Tankersley – Guitar
Troy Doebbler – Bass
Mike Dupke – Drums
Ashes – Lead Guitar
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