Author: Crix

The HU announces the release of their third full-length studio album HUN this summer

Mongolian dark rock pioneers The HU have made a clear mark on the metal scene in recent years, and have risen to become one of the most interesting heavy rock bands in the world. Now The HU delights their fans by announcing the release of their 3rd album HUN on July 24th. The publisher is Better Noise Music.

Along with the news, the band released a single from their upcoming album. The single Lost Soul features singer Jonny Hawkins, who is part of the band Nothing More on the same label.

The heavily grooving and percussive soundscape of the song Lost Soul reflects the extremes of Mongolia’s volatile and merciless climate. Jonny Hawkins’ English phrases blend seamlessly with traditional Mongolian throat singing. The song’s lyrics convey a message of perseverance and endurance that resonates anywhere in the world and in any language.

“Hunnu Rock crosses cultural boundaries, and in that spirit we have made the song Lost Soul together with Jonny Hawkins. Not getting lost on the journey of life, not losing your own values, and daring to face life’s obstacles are the messages we want to convey to our fans through this song and the upcoming HUN album,” Galaa comments.

“I am really excited to be collaborating with a band that is as passionate about what they do as The HU. This is something completely different from what I have done before,” adds Jonny Hawkins.

The HUN album, due out in July, showcases the band in top form. The HU expands their signature hunnu rock sound with an 11-track set that draws from Mongolian myths and legends. The result is an epic, captivating and enigmatic full-length album that opens the door to the band’s unique world.

“We took the time to do this properly, and we are really happy that we are finally almost ready to release what we have been working on for the past few years! Now we are focusing on live performances and building a completely new set list. We want to play in larger arenas so that we can implement a more impressive production and bring more elements of our own culture to the stage. And in addition to the third album, we already have great ideas for the next one!”, the band hints.

HUN track listing:
1. Warrior Chant
2. Lost Soul*
3. The Men
4. Echoes of My Father
5. Shadow
6. Horsemen
7. Greed
8. The Real You
9. Grey Hun
10. Universe
11. Second Face
* Lost Soul feat. Jonny Hawkins version,  is only released with the digital version of the album.

THE HU | FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | SPOTIFY

“The stage is set for a new beginning” – Northern Genocide released a second single ‘Epilogi’ from the forthcoming third album

Finnish modern melodic metal band Northern Genocide released a single ‘Epilogi’ on May 20th 2026 via Inverse Records. The track is taken from the as-yet-untitled third album which is set to be released later in 2026. 

LISTEN to Epilogi: https://push.fm/fl/ng-epilogi

The band comments:
“Renewal is the prominent theme in the newest single by Northern Genocide. The past that is tormented by pain and repentance is about to be burnt in the flames of total earthly anger. The stage is set for a new beginning.”

BIOGRAPHY:

Northern Genocide is a band from Finland playing melodic metal with industrial influences.

Northern Genocide was founded in 2010 in Helsinki. It all began as home demo sessions between Pyry and Rainer, old schoolmates, with the goal of combining electronic elements with melodic metal.

In 2012, when Pyry moved to Lahti for studies, it was time to look for more members to take the band to the stage. In December 2013, the band began recording a 3-track demo in the studio. After some changes in the original lineup, the demo featured Markku Tuuri on drums, Toni Jokiranta on bass, Pyry on guitars, and Tommi Salonen on vocals. The demo Atlantis was completed in October 2014. Work immediately began on a 5-track EP, Planet Asylum, which was released in 2015.

In 2019, the debut album Genesis vol. 666 saw the light of day. The release was successful, and its only Finnish-language track, Ikiruoste, gained notable attention, even making it onto Finland’s Viral 50 Spotify chart. By this time, NG’s musical style had already shifted somewhat from its early industrial influences toward a more melodic metal approach.

In 2020, lineup changes took place. Jussi Pulliainen joined on rhythm guitar, and Arto Viitanen took up bass duties as well as backing vocals. An epic addition was also found in drummer Leo Korhonen, who learned the 10 tracks for the upcoming album in just one month and delivered an impressive studio performance.

The band’s second full-length album, The Point of No Return, was released in early 2024. The album featured guest vocalists Stephanie Mazor and Tommy Tuovinen, along with several instrumentalists who added further depth to the songs. The lyrics, written by Tommi Salonen, criticize overpopulation, corruption, abuse of power, and explore the darkest corners of the human mind. The release was handled by Inverse Records.

In 2025, the band’s long-time vocalist, Tommi Salonen, parted ways with the group by mutual agreement, and was succeeded by Joensuu’s golden voice, Joni Parkkinen.
The band immediately began working together on their third album, which is expected to see the light of day in 2026.

Line-up:

Vocals: Joni Parkkinen

Lead guitars: Pyry Pohjanpalo

Rhythm guitars: Jussi Pulliainen

Drums: Leo Korhonen

Bass: Arto Viitanen

Synths: Rainer Pekkinen

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/northerngenocide
https://www.instagram.com/northerngenocideband
https://www.tiktok.com/@northerngenocideband
https://northerngenocide.bandcamp.com

Finnish blackened death metal band Progeny of Sun released a new single and music video ‘Unified Light’

Progeny of Sun released their second full-length album, “Prophets of the Void,” in September 2025 and immediately began working on new material. Although the third album is still in the composition phase, the band decided to give a small taste of what’s to come in the form of a single. The new track ‘Unified Light’, along with its music video, is out now and available here: https://push.fm/fl/progeny-of-sun-unified-light

The third album is planned for release sometime in 2027, and the new songs dive even deeper into the depths of dark death metal in the band’s signature genre-blending style. Alongside writing the new album, the band continues to perform actively, and at the end of May they will embark on their first small international tour, which includes Finland as well as Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

Guitarist Joni comments:
“Our drummer Juha was staring out the window on a stormy evening, thinking to himself, ‘It would be nice if, just for once, I could play some fun grooves in at least one song.’ As composers, Jaakko and I somehow picked up on Juha’s thoughts and let him loose in the studio on his own. The result was a track with nothing but drums recorded, without any bigger vision behind it. ‘We’ll figure something out for this,” I said confidently, and tuned my guitar even lower than usual. Tuomo (the bassist) struggled with the new tuning, remarking, ‘Isn’t my job supposed to be playing these low frequencies?’ Niko (the vocalist) nodded along with a grin, an orange drink in his hand: ‘Boys, It’s kickin’ really nicely’”. I assume he was talking about the song.”

Finno-Baltic Havoc Tour 2026: (w/ Denominate)

 28.5. RockNeck, Jyväskylä, Finland
 29.5. Lepakkomies, Helsinki, Finland
 30.5. Konservatoorium, Viljandi, Estonia
 31.5. The Lodge, Riga, Latvia
 2.6. Lemmy Music Club, Kaunas, Lithuania

BIOGRAPHY:

In the beginning, Progeny of Sun was a two-man band formed by Jaakko Hautamäki and Niko Aromaa. Jaakko was responsible for the instrumentals, mixing, and mastering, while Niko handled the vocals, lyrics, visuals, etc.

The songs Jaakko introduced were very versatile. Some had speed, some were slow, some painted a picture with their atmosphere, and some were more straightforward bangers. Despite the diversity in style, everything worked exceptionally well in tandem, and from this premise, the band started to develop and pave its own way forward.

To start with, Progeny of Sun created a 6-song self-titled EP and discovered that their music was met with great reception. The duo behind the band did all the mixing, mastering, videos, and artwork themselves. The project as a whole was very fun and rewarding to work on.

After the EP release, Jaakko and Niko began to think that something more was still needed. They still had a burning desire to spread their music around the world, but with just two people, it would have been impossible.

Subsequently, Jaakko found two local musicians from the Seinäjoki area: Joni Kiviniemi (guitar) and Juha Peura (drums). Joni and Juha were initially brought on board just to offer their vision and play their assigned instruments for new material. Soon, however, it began to feel like they were part of the family, and so it was decided that they would become full-fledged members of the squad and a part of the band’s story. Not long after, Tuomo Tolkki (bass) was also welcomed to join, and in a matter of a few months, the full lineup was formed.

The first release with the full lineup, a 3-track EP ‘Dark Wanderer’, was released in 2021. Next in line were the single releases ‘Worthless’ and ‘Anguish’, which were released in 2022. Thanks to the aforementioned experimental phase, Progeny of Sun has gained self-confidence and started to understand its own identity. The band worked hard on the debut album ‘Throne of Desolation’, which was released at the end of 2023. Progeny of Sun’s second album ‘Prophets of the Void’ was released in September 2025. Following their debut album, the band has identified their strengths, which are utilized and showcased even more prominently on the second album. The third album is currently in progress and is planned to be released sometime in 2027.

Line-up:

Niko Aromaa – Vocals

Jaakko Hautamäki – Guitar

Joni Kiviniemi – Guitar

Tuomo Tolkki – Bass

Juha Peura – Drums

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/Progenyofsun
https://www.instagram.com/progenyofsun
https://progenyofsun.bandcamp.com

 

Canada’s Mock‑Rock Cult Heroes SONS OF BUTCHER Unveils Raunch-Fueled Video “Steeltown Handy” Off New EP “Skids”

Canada’s cult mock‑rock legends Sons of Butcher have dropped the brand‑new music video for “Steeltown Handy,” the latest visual installment supporting their newly released EP “Skids,” released this past March 2026. The video continues the band’s expanding skid‑rock universe, following the recent singles “Peppercorn Steak,” “Denim Dreamin’,” and “Makin’ Bacon.”​
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A pop‑leaning rocker soaked in grit, grime, and Sons of Butcher’s trademark raunch‑comedy charm, “Steeltown Handy” dives into the underbelly of Hamilton’s streets with a chorus built for shouting along. The video leans fully into that world, equal parts sleaze, satire, and skid‑life sincerity, delivering a visual companion as catchy and unhinged as the track itself.
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​“This EP marks the first time we’ve written songs that aren’t tied directly to the cartoon storyline. Except for ‘Peppercorn Steak,’ these songs come straight from our grease‑clogged hearts. ‘Steeltown Handy’ is pure skid‑anthem energy, wrong in all the right ways,” says frontman Ricky Butcher. ​
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Released on March 27, 2026, “Skids” marks Sons of Butcher’s first major collection since 2020’s “Lockdown in Steeltown” and their first full creative surge since reuniting after a decade‑long hiatus. Produced by longtime collaborator Jordon Zadorozny at Skylark Park, the EP showcases a sharper, more polished version of the band’s signature absurdity.
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The four‑track EP includes 4 tracks, “Denim Dreamin’,” a socially acceptable ode to denim culture. “Makin’ Bacon”, a metal‑forward bacon‑worshipping anthem. “Steeltown Handy”, a pop‑rock banger about desperation deals in the gritty city. “Peppercorn Steak” is a fully realized studio version of a fan‑favourite cartoon‑era track. The EP also features drumming by Kellii Scott (Failure), completing a full‑circle moment for the band’s long‑running creative lineage.
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Born from their Teletoon animated series, Sons of Butcher fuse absurdist comedy with heavy rock in a proudly self‑proclaimed genre: mock rock. Known for spandex, pepperette‑throwing, chaotic stage antics, and butcher‑shop‑bred humour, the band has built a cult following across Canada.
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With “Skids,” Sons of Butcher aren’t just back, they’re carving forward with their most polished and unfiltered work to date.

Watch the video for “Steeltown Handy” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b2ki1ioWm6A​

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Recommended for fans of Tenacious D, Spinal Tap, Psychostick, and Steel Panther, “Skids” (released March 27th, 2026) is available at the following links:

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/7M0suHkgLiADLzbMXegRjV​

Bandcamp (CD and Digital) – https://sonsofbutcher.bandcamp.com/album/skids​

Music Video – Makin’ Bacon – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lnsb7uWp4g​

Music Video – Denim Dreamin’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZNUtzaO8IY​

Music Video – Peppercorn Steak – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tMsBq0GvGg​

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Track Listing:​
1. Denim Dreamin’ – (3:05)
2. Makin’ Bacon – (2:37)
3. Steeltown Handy – (2:21)
4. Peppercorn Steak – (1:42)

EP Line Up:​
Ricky Butcher – Lead Vocals, Guitar
Doug Borski – Vocals, Bass
Kellii Scott – Drums
Jordon Zadorozny – Lead Guitar
Brandon Wars – Lead Guitar

Live Band Line Up:​
Ricky Butcher – Vocals, Guitar
Doug Borski – Vocals, Bass
Crissy Stixx – Drums
Joey Salami – Lead Guitar

More Info:

​https://www.sonsofbutcher.ca/​

​https://www.facebook.com/therealsobs​

​https://www.instagram.com/therealsobs/​

AITTALA Unleash New Performance Video “Blacklisted,” the First to Feature New Bassist Dane Taylor

AITTALA (pronounced EYE‑tah‑la) has released the official performance video for “Blacklisted,” the third track from their second EP of 2025, “Ill‑Gotten Gains,” out now on Exitus Stratagem Records.
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The clip marks a milestone for the long‑running metal project; it is the first video to feature new bassist Dane Taylor, joining Eric Aittala (guitars/vocals) and Gary “Zeus” Smith (drums). The trio’s chemistry is on full display, delivering a tight, groove‑driven performance that captures the grit and weight of the track.
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A groove‑ and sludge‑inspired standout, “Blacklisted” serves as the thematic counterpoint to the EP’s opening tracks “Isolation” and “Ill‑Gotten Gains.” Where those songs explore the chaos created by self‑serving actions, “Blacklisted” flips the perspective, calling out the people who manipulate, exploit, and leave destruction in their wake.
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Musically, the song leans into thick riffs, a grinding mid‑tempo pulse, and the band’s signature blend of heaviness and melody. It’s a concise, punishing statement that reinforces why AITTALA’s sound remains difficult to categorize, and impossible to ignore.
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Watch the video via its premiere on Metal Addicts HERE.

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Released this past November, “Ill‑Gotten Gains” continues AITTALA’s tradition of blurring metal subgenres, pulling from traditional metal, doom, groove, progressive elements, and more to create a cohesive, emotionally charged experience.
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The EP’s lyrics trace a path from chaos to consequence to the search for redemption, examining how people create disorder for personal gain, face the fallout of those choices, and grapple with whether forgiveness is still possible. Each track sharpens that arc: “Isolation” delivers doomy heaviness and shifting time signatures as it confronts consequences; “Ill‑Gotten Gains” rides a bouncing 8‑string riff into the mindset of exploiting chaos; “Blacklisted” uses groove‑sludge grit to call out manipulative behavior; “Ever After” offers a modern metal ballad of internal struggle and uncertain redemption; and “Ashes” leans into traditional heavy metal as it follows someone spiraling downward and pulling others with them.
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The EP cover features an updated version of Frank, AITTALA’s long‑running mascot, a cartoon pig head inside a pentagram, created in 2014 for the album “Effigy.” Frank represents the shady figure who helps acquire “ill‑gotten gains”…for the right price. His return on the cover ties directly into the EP’s themes of corruption, consequence, and moral decay.
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​AITTALA’s sound resists simple labels, blending classic heavy metal, doom, groove, progressive and power metal, thrash, and hard rock into a style that’s distinctly their own. Lyrically, Eric Aittala pulls from the darker edges of human experience, crafting songs that balance heaviness with introspection.
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Founded in 1991 in the Netherlands, AITTALA quickly became a staple of the Dutch metal scene, even opening for The Gathering and Sadist after releasing their 1993 EP “Selling Heaven.”
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After disbanding and later resurrecting the project in 2008, AITTALA released six full‑length albums between 2009 and 2022, followed by the “Machines” EP (2025). Each release showcases the band’s evolution while preserving their unmistakable core sound.

Recommended for fans of Mastodon, Eyehate God, Baroness, Crowbar, Katatonia, live music enthusiasts can catch AITTALA at the following show dates below.

Aittala Tour Dates (WV, VA, TN, NC)​
May 21 – Tilty McFlipperz – Martinsburg, WV
May 22 – The Spot on Kirk – Roanoke, VA
May 23 – Capones – Johnson City, TN
Jun 19 – Cannonball Music Hall – Raleigh, NC
Jul 31 – The Den | Winston – Salem, NC
Aug 7- White Rabbit Pub – Fayetteville, NC
Aug 29 – Scandals Live – Virginia Beach, VA

“Ill-Gotten Gains” (released Nov 21, 2025) is available from Exitus Stratagem Records – https://hypeddit.com/aittala/illgottengains​

Music Video – “Isolation” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5Y_azlkGLg​

Music Video – “Ill-Gotten Gains” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IjlP92y_sQg​

Lyric Video – “Ever After” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipo98unZUoQ​

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Track Listing:​
1. Isolation – 4:22
2. Ill Gotten Gains – 4:20
3. Black Listed – 3:35
4. Ever After – 4:29
5. Ashes – 3:50
EP Length: 20:37

Live lineup:
Eric Aittala – Guitars/Vocals
Gary “Zeus” Smith – Drums
Dane Taylor – Bass

For more info: Exsrmusic.com | Aittala.com | Facebook.com/aittalamusic | Instagram.com/aittalamusic

Divine Sovereign Unveils Grandiose New Chapter: “Autaxia Chronicles: A House Divided”

Polish atmospheric black/epic doom metal solo project Divine Sovereign has announced a new album, Autaxia Chronicles: A House Divided, due out via Wormholedeath. The first single, “Heresy,” is available now as an audiostream video.

A House Divided is the second installment in the Autaxia Chronicles series, picking up where 2025’s Dawn of a New Age left off. Where the first album treated religious fanaticism as a unifying force, people bound together against oppression, this one examines its opposite: how the same beliefs can fracture societies from within. The album draws on the historical reality that nearly every major religion, from early Christianity and Islam to Buddhism and Judaism, carries its own legacy of schism and doctrinal conflict. In the Autaxia universe, things are no different. With the independence war concluded and the planet’s inhabitants now in control of their world, their psionic abilities begin to fail. The king and his priests resort to increasingly brutal rituals in pursuit of what they believe is the species’ ultimate destiny: immortality.

The concept behind A House Divided explores the other side of the same coin examined on the first record, religion as a force of division rather than unity, and how that dynamic plays out across different faiths and different eras, both in real history and in Autaxia’s. Musically, the project draws on the atmospheric and epic traditions of Ethereal Shroud, Panopticon, Gallowbraid, and Atlantean Kodex, building long-form songs designed to carry the weight of the story they tell.

Divine Sovereign is a Polish atmospheric black/epic doom metal solo project founded in 2023. The project tells the ongoing story of Autaxia, a planet where an advanced species discovers the ruins of a once-great civilization. Autaxia Chronicles: Dawn of a New Age was released in 2025 via Wormholedeath.

divinesovereign.bandcamp.com
www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61574488973047

HELLMETALL Unleashes New Single “Gemona Btg. Doesn’t Exist Anymore” From Upcoming Album “Mgla” Out September 2026

HELLMETALL unveil “Gemona Btg. Doesn’t Exist Anymore”, the second single taken from their forthcoming album “Mgla“, set for release on September 4th, 2026, via Rockshots Records.

Emerging from the isolated mountain valley of Resia, on the border between Italy, Austria, and Slovenia, HELLMETALL continue to forge a deeply personal vision of Thrash/Death Metal rooted in memory, identity, and cultural heritage. What sets the band apart is not only the violent fusion of razor-sharp Thrash riffs, Death Metal aggression, and dark melodic undertones but also their uncompromising decision to perform entirely in Resian – the ancient Slavic language still spoken in Val Resia.

Far beyond a stylistic choice, the use of Resian represents the very core of HELLMETALL’s artistic identity. Through this endangered and highly distinctive language, the band forges local history into something visceral and immediate, preserving the voice, memory, and spirit of their homeland through extreme music. As vocalist and founder Daniele Micelli explains, “the project was born from the desire to merge aggressive metal with the folk traditions and cultural heritage of the valley where I grew up“.

Musically, “Gemona Btg. Doesn’t Exist Anymore” perfectly embodies the band’s evolution toward a darker, heavier, and more mature sound. While early HELLMETALL material incorporated stronger folk elements and violin arrangements, “Mgla” pushes the band deeper into Death and Black Metal territories while retaining the melodic sensibility inherited from the musical traditions of Val Resia. The result is a sound defined by crushing riff work, relentless rhythmic intensity, and haunting melodic passages, balancing violence and memorability with remarkable authenticity.

Lyrically, the single continues HELLMETALL’s exploration of the traumatic events that scarred the mountains and borderlands surrounding their homeland during the First and Second World Wars. “Gemona Btg. Doesn’t Exist Anymore” is dedicated to the Alpini soldiers of the 8th Regiment Julia Battalion Gemona. After surviving the Albanian campaign against Greek forces, the battalion was struck by tragedy when the steamship Galilea, carrying the soldiers back toward Italy, was sunk by a British submarine. Most drowned at sea, while many of the survivors were later sent to die on the Russian front.

This historical and emotional depth lies at the heart of “Mgla” – a record whose title, meaning “Fog,” reflects the oppressive atmosphere surrounding the stories narrated throughout the album. Across its tracks, HELLMETALL channel the brutality of war, the oral memories passed down through generations, and the harsh reality of mountain life into an uncompromising sonic assault sung entirely in the language of their ancestors.

Following the release of the album’s title track “Mgla” earlier this year, “Gemona Btg. Doesn’t Exist Anymore” further confirms HELLMETALL as one of the most distinctive and culturally unique acts emerging from the contemporary extreme metal underground.

With an intense live activity already extending beyond Italy into Eastern Europe, including appearances at Austria’s Kaltenbach Open Air and a dedicated Polish mini-tour later in 2026, HELLMETALL are steadily expanding their presence while remaining fiercely connected to the identity and traditions of Val Resia.

“Mgla” will be released on September 4th, 2026.

Spotify – https://lnk.to/AxZae1​

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqxfiouR51w​

PRE ORDER “MGLA“: https://rockshots.eu/products/hellmetall-mgla-cd​

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HELLMETALL lineup (“Mgla” era / until October 2025):

  • Daniele Micelli: Vocals
  • Damiano Biasutto: Guitar
  • Matteo Cameran: Guitar
  • Luca Fumagalli: Bass
  • Gabriele Barbarino: Drums

Current lineup:

  • Daniele Micelli: Vocals
  • Damiano Biasutto: Guitar
  • Matteo Cameran: Guitar
  • Luca Fumagalli: Bass
  • Federico Zuin: Drums

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More info:

​https://www.rockshots.eu

​https://www.instagram.com/hellmetall_official/​

​https://www.facebook.com/HellMetAll.Resia​

About:
HELLMETALL is a Thrash/Death Metal band from Resia (Udine), a remote mountain valley located at the crossroads between Italy, Austria, and Slovenia. Since their formation, the band has developed a distinctive artistic identity by combining aggressive extreme metal with the cultural heritage and historical memory of their homeland. Their most recognizable trait is the use of Resian – the ancient Slavic language spoken in Val Resia – as the exclusive language for their lyrics, giving their music a unique and deeply authentic character.

Musically, HELLMETALL blend the violence and speed of Thrash Metal with the heaviness of Death Metal, enriched by dark melodic textures inspired by the blend of traditions of their valley. Originally featuring stronger folk elements and violin arrangements, the band has progressively evolved toward a heavier and darker sonic direction, incorporating stronger Death and Black Metal influences while preserving the melodic sensibility that has always defined their sound.

The lyrical concept behind HELLMETALL is deeply rooted in the history of Val Resia and the surrounding border territories. Their songs recount real events connected to the First and Second World Wars, drawing inspiration from local memories, stories passed down through generations, and the personal experiences of their ancestors. Through their uncompromising musical approach and the evocative power of the Resian language, the band transforms historical trauma and mountain folklore into a raw and visceral extreme metal experience.

HELLMETALL released their debut album “Sa Naso Semjo” in 2015, establishing the foundations of their aggressive and culturally distinctive sound. In early 2026, the band unveiled “Mgła“, the title track from their forthcoming second studio album “Mgla“, scheduled for release on September 4th, 2026. The new material marks a significant evolution in both songwriting and production, presenting a darker, more mature, and focused incarnation of the band.

Alongside an intense live activity throughout Italy, HELLMETALL has increasingly expanded its presence across Eastern Europe. Their 2026 schedule includes an Eastern European tour, an appearance at Austria’s Kaltenbach Open Air festival, and a dedicated Polish mini-tour later in the year, further strengthening the band’s growing reputation within the underground extreme metal scene.

Blackened Thrash ETERNAL DRAK Unleashed “We Force It To Speak” From Sixth Album “The Violence of Time” Out July 2026

Eternal Drak, the long‑running extreme metal force originally from Latin America and now based in Quebec City, Canada, known for its evolving blend of black, thrash, and death metal, announces the arrival of its sixth full‑length album, “The Violence of Time,” a work that reframes time itself as the enemy of human meaning and will be released on out July 17th, 2026, on Canadian label FirstWave. Alongside the announcement, the band unveils the album’s first single, “We Force It To Speak.”​
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Born, as the band puts it, “in the middle of a drunk among friends,” Eternal Drak has spent years forging a sound defined by varied rhythm and catchy aggression, shaped by decades within the metal underground. With this new album, the band reaches its most cohesive and intense expression to date.
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​“The Violence of Time” is not a concept album in the traditional sense; it is a philosophical assault. Lyrically and musically, the record presents time as a hostile, eroding force that distorts memory, identity, and causality. The songs function as “violent theses,” each dismantling a human assumption about how time works.
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The band explains:
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​“Time does not accompany human beings; it subdues them. It does not flow; it imposes. It does not advance; it erodes.”​
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Every track reflects fragments of a larger narrative inspired by a short story written for the album, an exploration of how attempts to understand time only warp it further.
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Serving as the album’s opening strike, “We Force It To Speak” captures the essence of Eternal Drak’s new era. Rooted in black metal yet enriched with acoustic textures and dense atmospheric layering, the track establishes the album’s emotional and conceptual tone. Lyrically, it confronts the human obsession with explanation, how the act of observing or defining reality alters it beyond recognition. The band describes it as a reflection on “how the more we search for answers, the more certainty slips away.”

Eternal Drak’s evolution has been shaped by decades of experimentation, from analog distortion and classic pedals to modern digital textures. With “The Violence of Time,” the band believes it has finally crystallized its definitive sound: aggressive, cohesive, and uncompromising.
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Influences such as Dimmu Borgir, Watain, Kreator, Motörhead, and Desaster echo throughout the record, yet the album stands firmly in its own identity, extreme metal sharpened by introspection and conceptual depth.

Listen to “We Force It To Speak” at the following links:

Spotify – https://hypeddit.com/eternaldrak/weforceittospeak​

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMt45oS5uxY​
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Album pre-order (out July 17th, 2026) – https://eternaldrak.bandcamp.com/​

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Track Listing:​
1. We Force It To Speak – 5:15
2. The Unborn Paths Rot – 3:51
3. Me Hice Simultaneo – 3:30
4. The Blasphemy of Time – 3:35
5. Chaos Is the Law – 3:34
6. Where Cause Is Buried – 3:55
7. Across the Watching Veils – 3:53
8. Breathing Once Again – 3:45
9. The Cosmos Rejects You – 4:09
10. No Direction Total War – 2:57
Album Length: 38:24

Album Band Line Up:​
Andres Martinez Torres (Drakar) – Voices, Lead Guitar, Bass
Michel Amyot – Rhythm Guitar

More info: http://www.eternaldrak.com | https://www.facebook.com/EternalDrak | https://www.instagram.com/eternaldrak​

About:

Eternal Drak is an extreme metal band based in Quebec City, Canada, originally founded in Latin America in the late ’90s. Rooted in a fierce blend of thrash and black metal, the band has continually expanded its sound with elements of death metal, groove, and melodic experimentation. Lyrically, Eternal Drak explores human and cosmic darkness, a theme present across all seven of its official releases. The band is currently signed to the Canadian label FirstWave.

Formed in 1997 by brothers Drakar and Warhammer, later joined by guitarist Reijav, Eternal Drak quickly gained recognition, winning a City TV award for Best Metal Video in the early 2000s. After releasing early EPs and their first full-length, the band went on hiatus in 2007.

In 2020, the members reunited in Quebec to create The Past Is Gone, A New One Is Coming, honoring co‑founder and drummer Eduardo “Warhammer” Martínez. This revival led to a prolific new era, including the albums Drak Metal (2021), Shadow Storm (2022), Imprisoned Souls (2024), and multiple EPs. The lineup later expanded with guitarist Mike Amyot and drummer Patrick Auger.

Today, Eternal Drak (featuring Andres Martinez Torres (Drakar) – Voices, Lead Guitar, Bass, and Michel Amyot – Rhythm Guitar) continues to evolve while staying true to its extreme metal roots, driven by intensity, melody, and a commitment to pushing its sound across continents.

LA Symphonic Metal LEVINIA Unleashes “Silver Tongues” Exploring Dark Grooves Against Modern Idols

Los Angeles symphonic‑metal hybrid Levinia has announced the release of their second single and music video of 2026, “Silver Tongues,” the next chapter in a four‑single rollout that marks the band’s most ambitious era yet. The track follows the success of their first 2026 release, “The Thorn.” It continues their collaboration with acclaimed producer Brandon Friesen, known for his work with Halestorm, Nickelback, The Hu, and Papa Roach.​
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​“Silver Tongues” showcases a new facet of Levinia’s evolving identity, groovier, more rhythm‑driven, and deceptively restrained on the surface, while lyrically cutting deep. The band describes the track as a warning against the seductive pull of modern celebrity culture, where public figures are elevated to near‑religious status.

“We think fans are going to have a strong reaction to these upcoming releases because each song reveals a very different side of Levinia. “Silver Tongues” will likely catch listeners by surprise with its groovier, more rhythm-driven feel. It is a bit more restrained melodically on the surface, but the lyrical message is sharp and unsettling, which we think fans will connect with once they sit with the song. It’s about the danger of surrendering your identity to someone else’s narrative. It’s a rebellion against polished voices that promise certainty while quietly demanding conformity. Overall, we believe fans will appreciate not only the heaviness but the versatility. This is Levinia pushing into new territory while still maintaining the cinematic drama and emotional weight that listeners know us for,” says vocalist Kourt Henson.
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The single’s artwork reflects this theme with a commanding, mysterious figure pressing a finger to her lips, an homage to a striking behind‑the‑scenes photograph of Henson that inspired the visual direction.
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​Levenia was formed in 2017 by drummer Dylan Suierveld and guitarist John Pinon Martinez, and has steadily transformed from a symphonic‑leaning project into a dark, modern, hybrid metal force. With the addition of lead guitarist Alon Mei‑Tal in 2020 and new bassist Liam Buckley in 2026, the band has sharpened its sound into something heavier, more deliberate, and more emotionally immersive.
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Their 2026 singles represent the most refined version of Levinia that is aggressive, thought‑provoking, cinematic, melodic, and emotionally charged. Teaming up with producer Brandon Friesen has played a pivotal role in shaping the band’s new chapter, helping them refine a pool of developing tracks into the four‑song arc planned for release throughout the year.
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​“Silver Tongues” is only the second step in a four‑part journey. Each planned single to be released will reveal a different side of Levinia’s identity, pushing them into new creative territory while preserving the cinematic drama and emotional weight fans have come to expect.
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​Levinia’s writing process has grown increasingly collaborative, with Alon and Kourt shaping the melodic and lyrical core before the rest of the band builds the dynamic foundation around it. This approach has led to music that feels more cohesive, more vocal‑driven, and more emotionally impactful.
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Kourt’s lyrics draw heavily from personal experience, classical literature, and folklore, blending confession with gothic storytelling. The new singles embrace darker romanticism, haunting imagery, and a more mature narrative voice, marking a significant evolution from their earlier work.

Recommended for fans of Within Temptation, Amaranthe, Nightwish, Lacuna Coil, and Delain, listen to “Silver Tongues” at the following links:

Music Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vqhk6j6wzKs​

Spotify – https://hypeddit.com/levinia/silvertongues

First Single – Music Video – The Thorn – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30EmGiQL7ug​

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Levinia:​
Vocals – Kourt Henson
Guitar – Alon Mei-Tal
Bass – Liam Buckley
Drums- Dylan Suierveld

More info:

​https://www.leviniaofficial.com/​

​https://instagram.com/leviniaofficial​

​https://www.facebook.com/LeviniaOfficial/​

About: Levinia blends symphonic atmosphere, modern metal aggression, and cinematic storytelling into a sound influenced by Epica, Lacuna Coil, Sabaton, Disturbed, and Evanescence. Formed from the ashes of Los Angeles power‑metal band Aerius, the group has spent nearly a decade refining its identity into something bold, emotional, and unmistakably its own.

GREYLINE Signs With Epictronic; Debut Album In Progress — New Single “Outside” Out Now

Epictronic is thrilled to announce the official signing of Germany’s rising alternative/nu-metal powerhouse, GREYLINE, to its global roster. This partnership kicks off with the release of their second single, “Outside,” a precursor to the band’s highly anticipated debut album slated for mid-November 2026.

GREYLINE’s music deals directly with mental struggles, self-doubt, and the search for stability, offset by recurring themes of hope, self-discovery, and personal strength. Their sound draws on the weight and urgency of early 2000s nu-metal: heavy guitar riffs, driving drums, and vocals that shift between vulnerability and raw intensity, updated into a contemporary format without losing the directness that defined the genre.

The single “Outside” takes on the experience of being stuck in a repetitive daily routine, the feeling of moving through the same loop without relief, and the moment of breaking out of it. Stepping outside. Noticing that clarity and space were there all along.

The single follows the band’s debut release, the first single Voices and sets the tone for what to expect from the upcoming album.

GREYLINE are
Tom Poxleitner (vocalist)
Lukas Innerlachinger (rhythm guitar)
Leonhard Kautnick ( lead guitar)
Christoph Dichtleder ( Drums )

www.instagram.com/_.greyline._