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Rioghan unveils “Chapter IV: 520” accompanied by a stunning music video

One of the most distinctive and promising names in the Finnish metal scene, Rioghan, continues unveiling the story of their upcoming ‘Frozen EP’ with the release of the new single “Chapter IV: 520”, accompanied by a stunning music video.

Blending modern metal, dark pop vibes, and progressive hooks, ‘Frozen EP’ is conceived as one continuous composition. The EP’s journey originates from the band’s striking Madonna reinterpretation, but it extends far deeper — both musically and narratively. The story of the EP, inspired by poetry written by vocalist Rioghan Darcy, forms a cohesive emotional arc.

“The EP is about very brief but meaningful moments,” Darcy explains. “At first, a frozen heart reaches a point where it dares to open up and slowly begins to warm. The ice starts to melt, and after shedding its first tears, the heart cautiously opens the door and invites love back in. The sky opens with the break of light, and unfurled wings catch the wind. Ultimately, it represents letting go of the themes explored on the ‘Kept’ album. It marks the end of one era and the beginning of another.”

Numbers 520 in the title originates from internet slang, meaning “I love you”. Within the EP’s storyline, the track plays a pivotal role, while musically it stands as one of the record’s most infectious highlights.

As the only physical format, Rioghan will release an extremely limited vinyl edition of just 25 copies. The blue & white marble vinyl is divided into five separate five-copy editions, each featuring different cover artwork. The exclusive package also includes a necklace, signed poster and a hand-written sheet of lyrics. Pre-order your copy here.

The Frozen EP will be released on April 10. Recorded and mixed by guitarist Teemu Liekkala, the EP was mastered by Grammy-nominated and award-winning engineer Robin Schmidt.

Frozen EP tracklist:
1. Frozen
2. Moment
3. Teardrop
4. 520
5. Sky

Spring 2026 is shaping up to be remarkable season for the band. On March 9, Rioghan will perform at the legendary Kulttuuritalo in Helsinki alongside globally acclaimed alternative act grandson. The band will also tour Finland with I Am Your God and appear at the first edition of Ankea Festival sharing the stage with acts such as Katatonia, Leprous, Textures and Green Carnation.

Rioghan will celebrate the EP release on April 10 at Bar Kotelo in Tampere, joined by Time Primer and Joviac for a night dedicated to progressive music.

“We have a really exciting spring ahead of us. We’re hitting the road with brand-new songs, and along the way we’ll be sharing stages with some truly amazing artists! Supporting grandson takes us at the legendary Kulttuuritalo for the first time, and in June we’ll be playing at the very first edition of Ankea Festival, which our whole crew is really looking forward to. We’d probably be there together even if we weren’t performing!”, Teemu Liekkala comments.

Rioghan – Spring 2026 Shows:
March 9 – Kulttuuritalo, Helsinki (w/ grandson)
March 27 – Kantakrouvi, Oulu (w/ I Am Your God)
March 28 – Bar 15, Seinäjoki (w/ I Am Your God)
April 10 – Bar Kotelo, Tampere (w/ Time Primer, Joviac) – Frozen EP Release Show
May 8 – Tiivistämö, Helsinki (w/ I Am Your God)
June 6 – Ankea Festival, Tampere

Rioghan Line-up:
Rioghan Darcy – vocals
Teemu Liekkala – guitar
Tero Luukkonen – guitar
Antti Varjanne – bass
Aleks Toppari – keyboards
Valtteri Revonkorpi – drums

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Finnish melodic death metal band Deadvoid Inc. released the last single ‘Drowned in Pain’ from the forthcoming debut album

Hailing from the Mikkeli–Jyväskylä–Helsinki axis, this four-piece melodic death metal powerhouse, Deadvoid Inc., are set to release their debut album ‘Chapters’ on March 13th 2026 via Inverse Records. The last single ‘Drowned in Pain’ is unleashed today and it’s available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/deadvoid-inc-drowned 

Guitarist/composer Tuomas Torikka comments:
“Melodically, the song moves through deeply melancholic and minor-key atmospheres. It incorporates elements ranging from classical piano music to a more pop-oriented direction, without ever losing the band’s distinctive sound. The choruses open up an entirely new sonic landscape, yet despite its raw intensity, the overall theme of the song remains very dark. The lyrics were inspired by a tragic case in which a young Finnish girl lost her life as a result of prolonged abuse by her parents. At the same time, the song also offers a point of connection for those who have, in one way or another, fallen through the cracks of society or live in loneliness — people who are too often seen merely as numbers in statistics.”

Deadvoid Inc. is a Finnish melodic death metal band that blends elements ranging from classical music to extreme metal, creating an energetic, technically skilled, and completely distinctive musical entity.
D-inc was formed in early 2025 when longtime acquaintances Jonne Saarinen (vocals) and Tuomas Torikka (composition & guitar) decided to build something new in the midst of everything old. The album was completed in its entirety, and prior to its release, guitarist Jami Honkala and bassist Ville Heino—both heavily involved in the making of the record—joined the band.
This lineup of seasoned professionals in their field brings a fresh new subgenre to the airwaves, unlike anything you’ve heard before. Energetic songs, catchy grand melodies, furious riffs, and heart-wrenching slow sections are here to show everyone what Deadvoid Inc. is all about.
The band will release their debut album in March 2026.

Line-up:
Vocals: Jonne Saarinen
Guitars: Tuomas Torikka
Bass: Ville Mikkola
Drums: Tino Jäntti

Links: 
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Beyond A.C. release single – Album out this week

Finnish rock band Beyond A.C. releases their first album on all streaming services. Their eponymous debut is a rock, hard rock and rock’n’roll record with ten hand-crafted songs. Some of the tunes are brand new, some come from a different time and a place. Years and years ago, these guys had a band together somewhere beyond the arctic circle.

Totally timeless, “For Better For Worse” rocks like AC/DC, Little Richard and the Rolling Stones having a threesome. “Hero With No Name” is a cartoon rocker about an unknown hero who saves the day. The ballad “Behind the Sun” is about of longing and solitude. For contrast, “Absolute Power” finds the band channeling their inner Iggy Pop.

There’s a cover tune halfway through: “(Just a) Little Bit More” is one of the better-known 22-Pistepirkko gems, yet lost in time. Starring the brilliant Finnish pianist Christopher Forsman (who tinkles the keys also on “For Better For Worse”) and the soulful British singer Phillipa Cookman, “Can This Be Real?” is a Beyond A.C. original in the traditional blues rock form. “For No One” paints a strange picture with moody 90’s alternative rock influences.

“My World” situates somewhere where 80s Ozzy Osbourne meets Jane’s Addiction and Hawkwind – far as possible from the online world. Melancholy “Let It All Come True” reminisces the past and ponders the future-defining crossroads that life tends to offer. “Savage Queen” provides an epic hard rock ending for the album. 

 “It’s cool that no matter when the songs were written, they really work well together”, the band comments. “That’s because we know what we’re doing and what we want to sound like. We always have.”

Line-up:
Kristian Herkman: vocals, keyboards, saxophone
Janne Särkelä: guitar
Jake Tani: bass
Ari Väntänen: guitar

Guest musicians: Santiago Ortola: drums, Christopher Forsman: piano, Phillipa Cookman: vocals

 

DYING AWKWARD ANGEL Returns with “The Fallen,” A Powerful Glimpse Into New Album “The Missing Frame”

Italian melodic death metallers Dying Awkward Angel unveil their new single “The Fallen”, a track that fully embodies the band’s identity and sonic direction.

Taken from the album “The Missing Frame”, released via Rockshots Records, “The Fallen” represents the essence of Dying Awkward Angel’s sound: the cold precision of Swedish melodic death metal fused with the raw aggression of American thrash and death metal, delivered with a modern and uncompromising approach.

Formed in 1998 in Turin by guitarist and main composer Edoardo Demuro, the band has built a solid reputation within the underground metal scene, sharing the stage with acts such as Decapitated, Impaled Nazarene, Necronomicon, Forgotten Tomb, and Node. Over the years, they have developed a distinctive style rooted in the Gothenburg tradition while maintaining a strong and personal identity.

With “The Missing Frame”, the band pushed their sound further than ever before, faster, heavier, and more direct, described by the band themselves as “a brutal and honest cooperation between us all.”

“The Fallen” captures the album’s core themes of duality, control, and inner conflict, translating them into a track that is both melodic and relentless.

“Imagine an old and charismatic boss who says: I spoiled my children…but they talk instead of listening,” adds the band.

A reflection on authority, legacy, and the moment when control slips away.

Recorded at Bottleneck Studios in Turin and produced by the band, “The Missing Frame” stands as a powerful statement of intent, balancing tradition and evolution within the melodic death metal genre.

Recommended for fans of At The Gates, Carcass, and Dark Tranquillity, listen to “The Fallen” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aehAJlkkW-g​

Add to your Spotify Playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/5SpG2i3qgkqlAIZnbP1pWJ​

CD ORDER “The Missing Frame” – https://rockshots.eu/TheMissingFrameCD​

Previous Singles:

Music Video – The Inner Paradox – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPoiysCBU2M​

9.99 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cAiEvJ3rpvE​

Music Kills – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JtD-Fhte_w​

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Track Listing:​
1. The Ecstasy of God (Instrumental)
2. Black Waves
3. The Fallen
4. Music Kills
5. 9.99
6. Raptus
7. YOU MUST DIE!
8. Blinded
9. Skin and Bones
10. The Inner Paradox
11. Out of Mind (R’lyeh)
12. A Promise
13. The Missing Frame (Instrumental)

Dying Awkward Angel is an Italian melodic death metal band formed in 1998 by guitarist Edoardo Demuro and drummer Ivan Longo. Influenced by the ferocity and melody of the ‘90s extreme metal scene, drawing from the Gothenburg sound as well as UK and US death and thrash metal, the band quickly developed a distinctive style that blends raw aggression, dark atmospheres, and introspective lyricism.

After two well-received demos (Dying Awkward Angel, 2002, and Ghost at the Spine, 2004), the band released their first full-length, “Waiting for Punishment,” in 2013, followed by the EP “Madness Rising” (2015), showcasing a more mature and dynamic approach to songwriting. In 2018, Dying Awkward Angel released “Absence of Light” through Rockshots Records / Extreme Metal Music, gaining praise from international press and expanding their reach across Europe, the USA, and Japan.

Having shared the stage with acts like Decapitated, Impaled Nazarene, Necronomicon, Forgotten Tomb, Keno,s and Node, the band is known for delivering uncompromising live performances and intense musicality.

In 2024 and 2025, the singles “The Magical World of the Dead“, “Music Kills“, and “9.99” marked the band’s powerful return, leading up to the release of their new album “The Missing Frame“, due out on August 22nd, 2025, via Rockshots Records. This new chapter reflects a more focused and violent sonic identity—one that remains faithful to the Swedish melodeath tradition while embracing a darker, more deliberate production.

Line-up:​
Michele Spallieri: Vocals
Demuro Edoardo: Guitars,
Lorenzo Asselli: Guitars
Luca Pellegrino: Drums
Davide Onida: Bass Guitar

https://www.rockshots.eu | http://www.dyingawkwardangel.com | https://www.instagram.com/dyingawkwardangel_official/​


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Stalwart Reintroduces “Through the Dead Eyes” Guitar & Bass Playthrough Video

Extreme metal force Stalwart presents the official guitar and bass playthrough video for “Through the Dead Eyes,” originally released in 2024 and now reintroduced to highlight the technical precision and compositional depth of one of the band’s most punishing tracks.

The playthrough offers fans and musicians a view of the powerful performance details that define Stalwart’s sound, showcasing the band’s discipline, precision, and uncompromising artistic vision to a wider audience.

Stalwart’s latest album, Tempvs Edax Rervm, delves into the inexorable power of time, exploring themes of fading identity and inevitable decay as “heaven and earth have switched places.” The album distills the band’s essence—groove-driven riffs, intricate rhythms, and atmospheric layers—into a heavier, darker, and more focused continuation of their intense metal legacy.

Stream the album: orcd.co/teralbum

Formed in 1999 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Stalwart has built a reputation in the extreme metal scene with a distinctive blend of death, thrash, groove, and progressive metal — combining crushing riffs, intricate rhythms, and atmospheric layers. Over their career, they’ve released six full-length albums through labels including Fono, Soyuz/MetalAgen, CD-Maximum, Metallism, and PRC Music, with four albums produced by the renowned Wiesławski brothers (Vader, Decapitated, Behemoth) at Hertz Studio, Poland. Stalwart has shared stages with Behemoth, Kataklysm, Vader, Amon Amarth, Primal Fear, Finntroll, and Carnifex, performing across Russia, Ukraine, Finland, Estonia, and Germany.

After a hiatus starting in 2019, the band returns with their seventh album, Tempvs Edax Rervm, out early 2026 via WormHoleDeath Records, promising crushing grooves, complex rhythms, relentless blast beats, and immersive atmospheres — a new chapter in Stalwart’s evolution.

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Finnish death metal band Hautajaisyö released the second single and music video from the forthcoming fifth album

The Finnish Death metal band Hautajaisyö are set to release their fifth album ‘Surun paino’ on March 20th 2026 via Inverse Records. The second single ‘Kuusi Kantajaa’ is out now with a music video.

 

The music video differs from the official single in that it features guest appearances by the Jumalaudat choir and cameos from Finnish metal bands: Surujuhla, Messiah Paratroops, Defiled Serenity, Kituma, Vahinkolapsi, and Chordae Exitium.

Janne Partanen comments the single:

” ‘Kuusi Kantajaa’ has been a hit with audiences from the moment it was first performed live. As the audience shouts along with the choir, the song is taken to a new level. This song has a similar feel to our older hit, ‘Revin Ihoni Rikki’, but only time will tell if it will be as popular.”

LISTEN to Kuusi Kantajaa single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/hautajaisyo-kuusi-kantajaa 

Line-up:
Janne Partanen: vocals
Sami Lustig: guitars
Simo Pesonen: bass
Teemu Roth: drums

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LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR FESTIVAL Announces 2026 Line Up w/ FALLUJAH, ALLEGAEON, SUMMONING THE LICH, GRAVEMASS, CRIMSON SHADOWS, EDGE OF PARADISE and more

Renowned for unleashing one of Western Canada’s most punishing festival experiences, Loud As Hell Open Air Festival returns with another year of crushing performances, freak shows, burlesque acts, clinics, vendors, and, naturally, dinosaurs.

Loud As Hell isn’t just a festival; it’s a full‑throttle celebration of metal chaos. Set against the rugged expanse of Alberta’s badlands, where carved sandstone, towering hoodoos, and sweeping canyons dominate the horizon, Canada’s loudest extreme‑music gathering unveils its 2026 lineup featuring FALLUJAH, ALLEGAEON, SUMMONING THE LICH, GRAVEMASS, CRIMSON SHADOWS, STARKILL, SUPER MONSTER PARTY, MOURNING HIGH, EDGE OF PARADISE, HOG MEETS FROG, and many more.

Hosted in Drumheller, AB, from July 31st to August 2nd at the Dinosaurs Down Stampede, the festival’s 14th edition erupts with the ferocity of rising Canadian and international metal acts. This year’s roar echoes through the heart of the country’s largest dinosaur fossil beds, promising an unforgettable weekend of pure sonic devastation.

Weekend Passes (July 31 – Aug 2) are available at https://loudashell.ca/shop/​

This weekend pass grants you full access to all the headbanging, moshing, and metal mayhem that Loud As Hell Open Air offers.

Headlining the closing night of the festival are progressive death‑metal titans Fallujah, who released their sixth studio album, “Xenotaph,” on June 13, 2025, through Nuclear Blast Records. The band describes it as their most technical, dynamic, and progressive work to date, expanding on the direction set by “Empyrean” while exploring a sci‑fi conceptual landscape.

Album Stream – Xenotaph – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p30_S3d5pCQ​

Headlining night two of the festival, Allegaeon brings a razor‑sharp fusion of technical mastery and soaring melody to the stage. Their sound balances blistering precision with sweeping, emotionally charged songwriting. With the return of original vocalist Ezra Haynes, the band has entered one of its strongest eras yet. Their performances are known for being both surgically tight and explosively energetic. On any festival bill, Allegaeon stand out as a powerhouse of modern melodic death metal.

Music Video – Waking Circles – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u69dc2UIE-w​

Headlining opening night, Summoning the Lich is a fantasy‑driven technical death‑metal band from St. Louis, known for blending high‑speed precision with rich, lore‑heavy storytelling. Their latest album, “Under the Reviled Throne,” was released in July 2024 via Prosthetic Records. The record expands their ongoing dark‑fantasy universe, raising the stakes with a more focused, streamlined approach to songwriting. They’ve spent the past three years touring extensively across the U.S., sharing stages with Allegaeon, Gorod, Inferi, Vale of Pnath, and Abigail Williams. With their explosive live energy and cinematic world‑building, Summoning the Lich brings a uniquely immersive, high‑intensity presence to the festival lineup.

Music Video – My Horrors Unending – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=25omoUK_JLI​

Other band highlights on this year’s lineup are Gravemass, channeling a bleak, ritual‑driven strain of black metal that feels carved straight from the void. Their sound fuses suffocating atmosphere with an unrelenting, punishing intensity. With their debut album “This Is the Way” on the horizon this coming March 2026, the band is poised to push their occult‑laden vision into a new chapter. Onstage, they deliver a hypnotic and overwhelming presence that pulls crowds deep into their darkness. On any festival lineup, Gravemass stands out as a grim, commanding force built for total sonic devastation.

Music Video – This Is The Way – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR9gy-AD8-E​

Crimson Shadows return with their signature blend of high‑velocity melodic death metal and triumphant, power‑metal‑infused storytelling. Their newest chapter is fueled by fresh material and renewed momentum after years of silence. The band continues to sharpen their heroic, battle‑driven sound with soaring melodies and relentless speed. Their live performances erupt with anthemic energy built for massive festival crowds. Crimson Shadows stand out as a blazing force of epic, melodic fury.

Music Video Defenders of the Crown – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9S0Wyat6Uw​

Starkill continues to refine their blend of melodic death metal and symphonic power metal with renewed force. Their most recent release is the 2025 re‑recorded edition of “Be Dead or Die,” highlighting their updated sound and lineup. The band has remained active onstage, including late‑2025 U.S. shows and appearances at events like Mad With Power Fest. They’ve also teased new music in development, signaling more to come.

Music Video – Be Dead or Die – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFq9b_3E7ug​

Super Monster Party explodes onto the stage with a high‑energy fusion of metal, punk, and chaotic party‑themed theatrics. Their sound is fast, fun, and unapologetically wild, built for crowds that want to move. The band’s over‑the‑top performances turn every set into a full‑blown spectacle. They’ve been gaining momentum across the underground scene with their tongue‑in‑cheek intensity and infectious hooks.

Music Video- Test Your Might – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hl9biyqu3qk​

Mourning High is a rising force from Arizona/ California, blending crushing heaviness with emotional, melodic intensity. Their sound moves between atmospheric tension and hard‑hitting riffs, driven by powerful vocal dynamics. In 2025, they won the Wacken Metal Battle USA, earning a coveted performance slot at Wacken Open Air and making a strong international debut. Their live shows hit with raw energy and vulnerability, pulling crowds in immediately.

Vendetta – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=In6unLebvLM​

Edge of Paradise is a cinematic hard‑rock/metal force from Los Angeles, known for their fusion of electronic textures, industrial edge, and soaring melodic hooks. Their newest album, “Prophecy,” was released in March 2025 via Napalm Records. The record marks their sixth studio release and explores themes of AI, humanity, and the looming “Singularity.” The band remains active on the road, including 2026 festival appearances such as Hyperspace Metal Festival in Vancouver and Rock in Rautheim in Germany. With their cinematic soundscapes and high‑energy performances, Edge of Paradise bring a futuristic, electrifying presence to the festival lineup.

Music Video – Falling Light – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAxGA5ogRv0​

Hog Meets Frog is an Austrian avant‑garde groove‑metal trio known for their wild fusion of funk, prog, jazz, and heavy riff‑driven chaos. Their self‑described “Frogcore” sound blends technical musicianship with eccentric humor and high‑energy theatrics. The band continues to build momentum across Europe with recent singles, new live sessions, and steady festival appearances. Their shows are unpredictable, explosive, and packed with quirky character work that turns every performance into a spectacle. Hog Meets Frog brings a vibrant, genre‑bending jolt of fun and ferocity to LAH this year.

Urbanizer – ft. Marco Minnemann (The Aristocrats, Steven Wilson, Joe Satriani) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PBE6BjOGuc​

LOUD AS HELL OPEN AIR 2026​
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​Thursday, July 30 – Kick-Off Party
​Art Of Attrition (Red Deer, AB)
Fall Of Earth (Edmonton, AB)
All Was Lost (Edmonton, AB)
The Judge The Juror (Edmonton, AB)
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​Friday, July 31
​Summoning The Lich (St. Louis, MO)
Circus Of Hell – Freak Show (Peace River, AB)
Starkill (Chicago, IL)
Iron Kingdom (Vancouver, BC)
Hazzardous Material. – Burlesque (Alberta)
Edge Of Paradise (Los Angeles, CA)
W.M.D. (Vancouver, BC)
Selias (Toronto, ON)
Citizen Rage (Calgary, AB)
Supermodel Taxidermy (Fort McMurray, AB)
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​Saturday, August 1
​Allegaeon (Fort Collins, CO)
Gravemass (Vancouver, BC)
Hazzardous Material – Burlesque (Alberta)
Super Monster Party (South Florida)
Death Toll Rising (Edmonton, AB)
Autumn Lies Buried (Clarksville, TN)
The Behest Of Serpents (Canton, OH)
Cyanate (Reno, NV)
Arrow In The Quiver (Vancouver, BC)
Brain Stem (Edmonton, AB)
Savage Blade (Nelson, BC)
Shackled To The Throne (Edmonton, AB)
Hog Meets Frog (Vienna, Austria)
Decrepitation (Edmonton, AB)
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​Sunday, August 2
​Fallujah (San Francisco, CA)
Circus Of Hell – Freak Show (Peace River, AB)
Crimson Shadows (Toronto, ON)
Hazzardous Material – Burlesque (Alberta)
Mourning High (Arizona/California)
Scream At The Sky (Pueblo, CO)
Dawn Vally (Toronto, ON)
Red Raven Chaos (Montreal, QC)
Spectre (Winnipeg, MB)
Die Another Day (Calgary, AB)
Unsilenced (Winnipeg, MB)
Devolver (Grande Prairie, AB)
Ditch Pisser (Alberta/BC)
Hellrager (Cornwall, ON)
Reject (Reject, SK)

Since launching in 2012, Loud As Hell Open Air Festival has cemented its place as a cornerstone of Canada’s extreme music scene, showcasing hundreds of bands from across the country and around the world, save for a brief pause in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Over the years, the festival has hosted heavyweights like Revocation, First Fragment, Beyond Creation, Striker, Green Jelly, The Convalescence, Jungle Rot, Narcotic Wasteland, Into Eternity, Goatwhore, Fit for An Autopsy, Archspire, Unleash The Archers, Protest the Hero, AngelMaker, and many more, drawing metalheads from coast to coast for a weekend of sonic devastation.

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Frostmorner Unleashes “Demiurge” Visualizer Video

Blackened atmospheric death metal project Frostmorner has unveiled the official visualizer for “Demiurge,” the latest offering from the acclaimed debut album Orbital Kaos, out now via Wormholedeath.

Ambitious in both scope and vision, “Demiurge” is a track that dares to ask one of existence’s questions: what if the universe itself was born from music? Drawing on the ancient philosophical archetype of the Demiurge, the primordial creator of all things, Frostmorner weaves a cinematic narrative in which musical creation and cosmic birth are one and the same. The Demiurge composes. The music plays. And from that music, a universe erupts into being.
The vision is epic and majestic, with imagery that captures the vastness of the cosmos and the immense power of music.
In the final act, the narrative shifts to the universe’s end—evoking the death of a star and the return to singularity.

Orbital Kaos is a collection of self-contained worlds, each track its own standalone entity, orbiting a single, unifying force: Kaos. Not chaos as disorder, but Kaos as the primordial state from which all things emerge.

Stream “Orbital Kaos” now: orcd.co/orbitalkaos

Hailing from Sicilian roots, Mario began the Frostmorner journey in 2019. After evolving from a collaborative effort into a solo powerhouse, Frostmorner has carved out a distinct niche in the Blackened Atmospheric Death Metal landscape. Handling all duties from guitars and drums to artwork and design, Frostmorner represents the ultimate DIY spirit in extreme metal, earning acclaim from fanzines and radio stations worldwide.

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Metal band Stam1na has released their 11th album “Apnea.”

Finnish metal band Stam1na, celebrating their 30th anniversary, released their 11th album, “Apnea,” today. The album was produced by Stam1na together with Julius Mauranen (Viitasen Piia, Oranssi Pazuzu). The songs “Golem” and “Käärmeenfyrkki” were previously released from the album.

https://lnk.to/Stam1na-Apnea

“Sometimes life feels like a nightmare. I think Apnea describes the struggle against negative feelings. The album is like chasing away a poisonous snake, created by sleep paralysis, that has wrapped itself in a knot. Music can be a healing antidote to everything painful. At least our band feels like they’ve gained strength and a new direction from the album’s creation. I hope this feeling resonates with others as well,” describes Antti Hyyrynen.

Stam1na is one of Finland’s most famous metal bands and has also gained fame abroad. The band has won seven Emma Awards, reached number one on the charts eight times, received numerous gold and platinum awards, and has sold out venues across Finland, also headlining numerous festivals. Stam1na will begin their “Käärmeennyrkki 2026” tour in support of their new album on March 6, 2026.

Symphonic Black Metal Force DAIDALOS New Album “Dante” Out now

Founded in 2020 by multi-instrumentalist and composer Tobias Püschner, Daidalos has quickly shaped a distinctive voice in the modern symphonic black metal scene. With “Dante”, the project reaches a new level of intensity and vision, transforming the descent into Hell into a psychological journey through doubt, despair, and revelation.
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Darker, more focused and more dramatic than ever, the album blends massive orchestration, razor-sharp guitars and a powerful emotional arc, creating a cinematic and immersive listening experience. Each track is built from a single piano idea inspired by Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy, evolving into a continuous black-metal audio drama in which interludes and songs merge into a cohesive descent.
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Entirely composed and performed by Püschner and produced by Nahuel Lozano (Mental Cruelty), “Dante” stands as a bold and personal work that pushes the boundaries of symphonic black metal into something deeply atmospheric and narrative-driven.
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For fans of: Dimmu Borgir, Fleshgod Apocalypse, Septicflesh.

New album “Dante” out now as of February 20th, 2026, from Rockshots Records.

CD Version of “Dante” – https://rockshots.eu/products/daidalos-inferno-cd​
LP Version of “Dante” – https://rockshots.eu/products/daidalos-inferno-lp​

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/0cwWz3bBX0Y80XhB1MMeTP​

Lyric Video – Dis – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pq90saioITY​

Visaulizer – Euphobia – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YP2Wg-R3VpQ​

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Track Listing:​
1. Dante – 2:18
2. Inferno – 3:42
3. Ashes – 4:22
4. Storm – 4:05
5. Minos – 0:30
6. King – 4:00
7. Styx – 2:08
8. Gate – 0:20
9. Dis – 4:15
10. Phlegethon – 1:18
11. Malebolge – 0:40
12. Euphobia – 4:54
13. Ultimatum – 4:19
Album Length: 36:51

Daidalos is the brainchild of German composer and multi-instrumentalist Tobias Püschner, founded in 2020 as a creative outlet merging black metal, orchestration and conceptual storytelling. What began during the isolation of the pandemic quickly evolved into a full artistic vision – a fusion of cinematic grandeur and the emotional depth of extreme metal.

The debut album “The Expedition” (2022, Rockshots Records / Extreme Metal Music) introduced Daidalos as a unique force in the symphonic black metal scene. Entirely written and performed by Püschner, the album reimagined the tragic story of the Franklin expedition through a vast and icy soundscape where atmosphere and aggression met in perfect tension. Critics praised its originality and ambition, calling it a “symphonic extreme metal masterpiece” (AMMO Underground) and “an album that captures imagination and balances beauty with intensity” (GBHBL).

Building upon that foundation, Püschner continued to refine his approach – weaving together cinematic orchestrations, classical influences and the raw intensity of black and death metal. Collaborating with Nahuel Lozano (Mental Cruelty) on guitars, recording, and production, Daidalos shaped its signature sound: monumental, dramatic and deeply emotional.

Across his work, Püschner treats music as a form of storytelling – each record conceived as a self-contained world. His compositions often explore historical, philosophical and spiritual themes portrayed through the lens of symphonic black metal and theatrical expression.

With “Dante” (2025), Daidalos reaches a new artistic chapter: not a retelling but a reinterpretation of the Divine Comedy, where doubt, despair and revelation intertwine. Yet the core remains the same – the search for meaning in darkness, expressed through meticulous orchestration, intense vocal delivery and the balance between aggression and melancholy that defines Daidalos.

Endorsements: Steinberg (Cubase 12), Hörluchs (In-Ear Monitoring)

Daidalos Line-Up:​
Tobias Püschner; Vocals, Drums, Keyboards, Orchestrations, Songwriting, Production

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