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Italian Power Metal ALETHEYA New Single “Chasing The Sun” From Debut Album “Chance To Reborn” Out September 2026

Following the release of their debut single “Shame“, Italian melodic power metal band Aletheya unveil “Chasing The Sun“, the second single taken from their upcoming debut album “Chance To Reborn“, due out on September 18th, 2026.
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Supported by an official music video, produced by Kinorama Studio, “Chasing The Sun” reflects Aletheya‘s own definition of power metal: speed, power, and melody brought together through dynamic songwriting and carefully crafted arrangements.

While “Shame” introduced the album’s darker and more introspective side, “Chasing The Sun” highlights its brighter counterpart. Built around driving rhythms, soaring melodies, powerful guitar work, and cinematic orchestral arrangements, the song demonstrates how those elements come together in a composition that prioritizes memorable songwriting over technical virtuosity alone.

Lyrically, “Chasing The Sun” explores resilience, determination, and the constant pursuit of hope even when the destination seems uncertain. Rather than offering escapism, the song reflects the band’s recurring focus on personal growth and inner strength, transforming moments of struggle into the motivation to move forward. It represents another chapter in “Chance To Reborn“, an album that explores change, self-awareness, and rebirth through songs inspired by real human experiences.

The official music video presents Aletheya in their natural environment: performing together with the same intensity and chemistry that shaped the album throughout its writing and recording process. Alternating energetic band performances with atmospheric lighting and dynamic editing, the video translates the song’s energy into a compelling visual performance while highlighting the musicianship at the core of Aletheya‘s sound.

Speaking about the new single, the band comments:

“For us, ‘Chasing The Sun‘ is our definition of power metal: speed, power and melody. Beyond the energy, it’s a song about refusing to surrender, continuing to move forward and searching for hope even during life’s most difficult moments. It’s one of the tracks that best defines who we are as a band.“

The line-up features musicians with extensive experience across the Italian and international metal scene, including David Folchitto (Stormlord, Kaledon, Embryo, Neurasty), Francesco Menale (Risen Crow, Last Prototype) and Gianni Carcione (A.T.T., Concept), bringing together technical expertise, songwriting depth and a clear artistic vision. Rounding out the line-up is bass player Fabrizio Sclano (Ivory Moon). At the same time, the album also features acclaimed keyboard player Alessio Lucatti (Deathless Legacy, ex-Vision Divine), who performs additional keyboards throughout the entire record.
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Recorded and produced by Stefano Morabito at 16th Cellar Studio, “Chance To Reborn” combines melodic power metal foundations with symphonic textures, progressive influences, and contemporary production, creating a sound that balances the genre’s classic roots with a modern musical approach. With each new single, the album continues to reveal the different themes and musical directions explored throughout the record.

For fans of: Helloween, Gamma Ray, Angra, Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica

Listen: https://lnk.to/s2ezTR​
​Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfyahKs7_v4​
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​Chance To Reborn will be released on September 18th, 2026, on Digital and CD digipak versions.
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​PRE-ORDER: https://rockshots.eu/products/aletheya-chance-to-reborn​

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ALETHEYA lineup:

  • David Folchitto: Drums
  • Francesco Menale: Guitars
  • Gianni Carcione: Vocals
  • Fabrizio Sclano: Bass

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BIOGRAPHY:

Aletheya is an Italian melodic power metal band formed by experienced musicians united by a shared artistic vision rooted in the legacy of classic heavy and power metal while embracing a contemporary and emotionally driven songwriting approach. Although “Chance To Reborn” represents the band’s debut full-length album, Aletheya brings together years of experience gained across the Italian and international metal scene.

The line-up features David Folchitto (Stormlord, Kaledon, Embryo, Fleshgod Apocalypse) on drums, Francesco Menale (Risen Crow) on guitars, and Gianni Carcione (A.T.T., Concept) on vocals, Fabrizio Sclano (Ivory Moon) on bass, combining technical expertise, compositional depth, and a strong artistic identity shaped through decades of musical activity.

Aletheya’s sound blends soaring melodies, powerful rhythmic structures, dynamic vocals and refined guitar work, balancing the grandeur of traditional European power metal with symphonic textures, neoclassical influences and progressive sensibilities. Deeply inspired by the German power metal tradition of the ’80s and ’90s, the band also draws from Scandinavian melodic metal, progressive metal and, at times, darker tonal shades connected to classic death metal influences. Their songwriting reflects a conscious effort to bridge the genre’s roots with a modern and personal artistic perspective.

Lyrically, Aletheya explores themes of resilience, rebellion, inner conflict, and personal awareness, transforming human struggles and emotional tension into songs driven by determination, introspection, and hope. Rather than relying exclusively on fantasy imagery, the band seeks to establish a deeper emotional connection with the listener through themes rooted in direct human experience.

Conceived as more than a simple collection of songs, “Chance To Reborn” represents both an arrival point and a new beginning for the band: the synthesis of past musical experiences and the foundation of a precise artistic identity aimed at bringing melodic power metal into a more contemporary and emotionally resonant dimension.

With their debut album, Aletheya position themselves as a new force within the modern melodic power metal landscape, combining experience, vision, and a profound respect for the genre’s past and future.

Egokills’ new Shine & Glow single is a pompous and empowering metal anthem

Egokills from Tampere, who are turning 15 this year, are currently preparing for the release of their 4th full-length studio album. The band, which plays distinctive rocking metal, returned to the release scene in May with the single Knuckle Choke. Now it’s time to turn our attention to the single Shine & Glow released today and take a closer look at the information about the upcoming album.

Egokills also returned to the stage on July 16th after a break of over two years, at On The Rocks in Helsinki together with Black Royal from Tampere.

“At the gig, we played material from the upcoming album, so the audience was among the first to experience what Egokills will sound like in 2026. The new songs work exactly as we hoped – they have power, energy and, above all, a live feel,” says drummer Vilho Rajala.

The release date for the Brainbanger album is set for October 2nd, and the release will be celebrated at Bar Kotelo in Tampere on October 9th. Produced by Juha Nevala (Huora, Somehow Jo, etc.), the album represents the most metallic and rough side of Egokills’ catalog. The album was mainly recorded at Lammaskallion Audio studio in Tuusula. Mellowhead Creations Oy is the publisher.

Work on the Brainbanger album began back in 2024. A lot has happened since then. The band’s lineup returned to four members, and singer Janne Selo decided to pick up a second guitar after having only been on the singer’s side until then.

“When I picked up the guitar at the rehearsal room, it felt like twenty years had fallen off my shoulders. After that, new songs started to emerge at a rapid pace,” Selo recalls.

There have also been difficulties, sadness, losses and uncertainty along the way. Last year was spent dealing with them, but now the difficulties have been overcome, and Egokills is ready to head towards the future, propelled by the new album. The Brainbanger album is available for pre-order on CD and vinyl from well-stocked record stores and the band’s official online store.

Brainbanger tracklist:
1. Brainbanger
2. Shine & Glow
3. Swan
4. Rat King
5. Knuckle Choke
6. Transition
7. Dead Flowers
8. Light So Pale

Upcoming gigs:
9.10.2026 Bar Kotelo, Tampere (w/ We Are Still)

Egokills is:
Janne Selo – vocals, guitar
Niko Viita-aho – guitar
Mika Pusa – bass
Vilho Rajala – drums

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Queensrÿche Video Interview

Formed in 1982 in Bellevue, just outside Seattle, Queensrÿche emerged as one of metal’s most forward‑thinking forces. From their self‑titled debut EP and first full‑length The Warning to era‑defining releases like Operation: Mindcrime and Empire, the band carved out a legacy built on conceptual ambition, technical precision, and an unwavering commitment to artistic evolution. Even as the lineup shifted over the decades, Queensrÿche’s core identity, intelligent songwriting, atmospheric heaviness, and emotional depth remained firmly intact.
Their most recent album, Digital Noise Alliance (2022), reaffirmed that relevance, showcasing a band still pushing boundaries rather than resting on them. Today, Queensrÿche continues to bridge generations: longtime fans remain fiercely loyal, while new listeners discover a catalog that feels as vital now as it did in the late ’80s and early ’90s.
Ahead of their performance at Tuska Festival in Finland, guitarist Michael Wilton sat down with The Offering to discuss the new music they have been crafting with producer Zeuss, the band’s current creative pulse, the realities of tour life, and what lies ahead for Queensrÿche.

 

http://www.queensrycheofficial.com/

 

Kallomäki Video Interview

It begins with the sound of a bow drawn across strings, a call from a time long forgotten. Kallomäki’s music merges the primal voice of the electric bowed lyre with the weight of metal and the depth of dark folk, forging a bridge to ancient echoes and untold stories. Since 2018, the group has carried these echoes across stages in Finland, Ireland, Estonia, Lithuania, and Germany, shaping performances that range from grand theatrical spectacles to intimate acoustic rituals, always anchored in the raw force of their sound.
With three releases, Roka Ukri (2018), the double album Uuden kuun aika I & II (2020), and Huunpurema (2023), Kallomäki continues to carve out a world where music becomes memory and every note carries the weight of history. After their packed show at Tuska, the band sat down with The Offering to talk about the project, future plans, and the stories still waiting to be unearthed.

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Despiser Video Interview

Despiser has emerged as a defining force in Oulu’s new wave of metal, blending the region’s melancholic Northern melodies with a sharper, more aggressive edge. Founded in 2017 and solidified into its current lineup in 2023, the band explores the tension between life and death through a sound that is both atmospheric and uncompromising. June saw the release of their debut EP Wreck, followed quickly by their first appearance at Tuska. After the show, Despiser joined The Offering to discuss the experience, the making of Wreck, their writing process, and their plans moving forward.

https://www.instagram.com/despiserband/

Paleface Swiss Video Interview

Paleface Swiss stands as one of Zürich’s fiercest deathcore exports, a powerhouse whose impact hits with bone‑deep intensity. Since forming in 2017, the band has carved out a reputation for relentless energy, both on stage and in the studio, delivering a succession of crushing releases, including their 2025 full‑length Cursed. Earlier this year, they followed it with the visceral EP The Wilted, further cementing their place at the forefront of the genre.
Marc “Zelli” Zellweger sat down with The Offering to dive into the making of both records, the vocal techniques behind his signature brutality, the band’s songwriting process, life on the road, and much more.

https://linktr.ee/palefaceswiss

 

 

Caskets Video Interview

Caskets have become one of Leeds’ most compelling post‑hardcore exports, delivering a crushing blend of modern metal, electronic grit and emotional vulnerability. Their latest album, The Only Heaven You’ll Know, marks their darkest chapter yet, an eruption of massive riffs, cinematic tension and vocals that feel both wounded and defiant.
With momentum carrying them from UK clubs to major international festivals, the band have built a reputation for shows that are equal parts chaos and catharsis. Just before unleashing that energy at Finland’s Tuska Festival, frontman Matthew Flood and drummer James Lazenby joined The Offering to reflect on the moments before stepping onstage, the craft behind their songwriting, the rhythm of life before, during and after a show, and the challenges of maintaining mental and physical health on the road.

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MIDNIGHTMARES Unveil Self-Titled Single – Speed, Melody & Dark Atmospheres Rooted in Thrash Metal

“MIDNIGHTMARES”, the debut single by Sardinian thrash metal band MIDNIGHTMARES, is available on all digital platforms from July 15 via Volcano Records.

The track stands as a true statement of identity for the band, not only because it shares their name, but above all because it captures the musical direction MIDNIGHTMARES have developed over the past few years. “MIDNIGHTMARES” represents the meeting point between the aggressive immediacy of their earliest compositions, more closely rooted in classic thrash metal, and the increasingly complex, technical and personal songwriting that has emerged throughout their evolution. Built around a combination of speed, melody and dark atmospheres, the single draws on the impact of American thrash and the legacy of the Bay Area scene, while also opening up to progressive and death metal influences. Tight riffs, dynamic shifts and a constant sense of tension shape a sound that is both hard-hitting and direct, yet capable of unfolding through less predictable structures and more layered compositional solutions. Formed in Cagliari in 2018, the band went through several line-up changes before establishing a consistent live presence and continuing to develop their songwriting. Track after track, MIDNIGHTMARES have gradually moved beyond the boundaries of traditional thrash metal, evolving towards a more modern, technical and multifaceted sound.

The new single captures this phase of transformation and officially introduces listeners to the band’s musical world: a territory where the aggression of thrash meets the complexity of progressive metal, the darker edge of death metal and an increasingly distinctive melodic identity. “MIDNIGHTMARES” is available on all major digital platforms via Volcano Records.

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SHORES OF NULL Unveils First Single “Bleed to Life” From New Album “Homesick” Out October 2026

Italy’s melodic death doom collective Shores of Null open a new chapter with the launch of “Bleed to Life,” the first single and music video taken from their forthcoming album “Homesick,” set for release October 16th, 2026 through label Dusktone.
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The track marks the beginning of the band’s next era, one defined by sharpened songwriting, emotional depth, and the unmistakable blend of doom, gothic, blackened, and melodic death metal that has become their signature.
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​“Bleed to Life” stands among the most aggressive yet melodic compositions in the band’s catalogue. Davide Straccione (vocals) explains that the song’s core theme is the paradox of finding life through pain, an inversion of the familiar phrase bleed to death that instead celebrates growth through suffering.
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The track’s shadows represent traumas, memories, and scars that cannot be outrun. Instead, the band embraces them, returning to those emotional spaces in search of understanding and acceptance. The result is a song that feels both punishing and uplifting, a defining statement for the album ahead.
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The single arrives accompanied by a striking new music video, offering fans their first visual immersion into the world of “Homesick.” The imagery amplifies the song’s emotional tension, its collision of vulnerability, heaviness, and catharsis.
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Watch and listen to the music video for “Bleed to Life” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s825Pn_EOLg​

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/track/2xHwEaceWZAmKJDK0ANDhO?si=1878359078354a7e​

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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” will be available for pre-order (Vinyl, CD, Digital) in the coming weeks.

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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

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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 across acclaimed releases like 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.

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

Symphonic metallers Seven Spires announce Master Key Edition of ‘A Fortress Called Home’ set for release on September 4th via Frontiers Music Srl

SEVEN SPIRES is proud to announce the Master Key Edition of their acclaimed recent album ‘A Fortress Called Home,’ set for release on September 4th via Frontiers Music Srl. To mark the occasion, the band also shares the new single “Songs Upon Wine-Stained Tongues (Orchestral Version),” alongside a visualizer, available below.

Originally released in 2024 to widespread critical acclaim, ‘A Fortress Called Home’ further cemented SEVEN SPIRES’ reputation as one of the most ambitious, creative and emotionally compelling bands in modern metal. Seamlessly blending symphonic metal, power metal, progressive influences and extreme metal elements, the album showcased the band at the peak of its artistic vision, driven by Adrienne Cowan’s extraordinary vocal performance and the group’s fearless approach to songwriting.

Now available in the expansive Master Key Edition, this definitive 3 disc package offers fans the opportunity to experience the album from entirely new perspectives. Alongside the original album, the set includes a complete collection of instrumental versions, highlighting the remarkable arrangements, orchestration work and musicianship that underpin the record. The third disc further expands the listening experience with orchestral versions of selected songs as well as exclusive live recordings captured during the band’s recent touring cycle.

About the Master Key Edition, the band comments:

“We invite you to explore deeper into ‘A Fortress Called Home’ with this Master Key Edition! Who knows what secrets you may find hidden in the instrumentals and orchestral arrangements? What memories will you behold in the gallery of live souvenirs from the last two years?”

Watch the Visualizer for “Songs Upon Wine-Stained Tongues (Orchestral Version)” HERE

From the epic opener “Songs Upon Wine-Stained Tongues” to the cinematic closing moments of “The Old Hurt Of Being Left Behind,” ‘A Fortress Called Home’represents SEVEN SPIRES at their most accomplished and mature. The additional material included in the upcoming Master Key Edition reveals new dimensions of these compositions, offering a deeper look into the creative process behind one of the band’s most celebrated releases.

For longtime followers and new listeners alike, ‘A Fortress Called Home (Master Key Edition)’ stands as the ultimate document of this important chapter in the band’s evolution and a testament to why SEVEN SPIRES continue to be regarded as one of the most exciting and forward-thinking names in contemporary metal.

Adrienne Cowan shares:

“This is also our first time releasing orchestral arrangements. I’m a little extra proud of that, and quite excited since it’s something we’ve always wanted to do.”

Pre-Order the Master Key Edition of ‘A Fortress Called Home’ HERE

‘A Fortress Called Home (Master Key Edition)’ Track List:

Disc 1
1. A Fortress Called Home
2. Songs Upon Wine-Stained Tongues
3. Almosttown
4. Impossible Tower
5. Love’s Souvenir
6. Architect Of Creation
7. Portrait Of Us
8. Emerald Necklace
9. Where Sorrows Bear My Name
10. No Place For Us
11. House Of Lies
12. The Old Hurt Of Being Left Behind
13. House Of Lies (Acoustic) Bonus Track

Disc 2
1. A Fortress Called Home (Instrumental)
2. Songs Upon Wine-Stained Tongues (Instrumental)
3. Almosttown (Instrumental)
4. Impossible Tower (Instrumental)
5. Love’s Souvenir (Instrumental)
6. Architect Of Creation (Instrumental)
7. Portrait Of Us (Instrumental)
8. Emerald Necklace (Instrumental)
9. Where Sorrows Bear My Name (Instrumental)
10. No Place For Us (Instrumental)
11. House Of Lies (Instrumental)
12. The Old Hurt Of Being Left Behind (Instrumental)

Disc 3
1. Songs Upon Wine-Stained Tongues (Orchestral Version)
2. Almosttown (Orchestral Version)
3. Love’s Souvenir (Orchestral Version)
4. Architect Of Creation (Orchestral Version)
5. Portrait Of Us (Orchestral Version)
6. The Old Hurt Of Being Left Behind (Orchestral Version)
7. A Fortress Called Home (Live in Tilburg)
8. Songs Upon Wine-Stained Tongues (Live in Tilburg)
9. Architect Of Creation (Live in Montréal)
10. Succumb (Live in Tilburg)
11. Love’s Souvenir (Live in Montréal)
12. Wanderer’s Prayer (Live in Tilburg)
13. Gods Of Debauchery (Live in Tilburg)

Produced By: Jack Kosto

SEVEN SPIRES are:
Adrienne Cowan – Vocals, Orchestrations, Keyboards, Sound Design
Jack Kosto – Guitars
Peter de Reyna – Bass Guitars, Additional Vocals, Upright Bass
Drums performed by Chris Dovas

Special Guest Vocalists:
Alessandro Conti (2, 12)
Kristin Starkey (5)
Ty Christian (5)
David Åkesson (2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12)
Angelica Åkesson (3, 9, 12)

Drums on “Live in Tilburg” and “Live in Montréal” by Dylan Gowan
Guest Vocals on “Love’s Souvenir (Live in Montréal)” by Ashleigh Semkiw

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