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Oddland share new video “Freefall” out now via Frontiers Music Srl

Finnish progressive metal band Oddland are thrilled to share their new single and official music video, “Freefall”, available today via Frontiers Music Srl.

Stream “Freefall” HERE

The band commented on the new single: “Freefall” paints a picture of a repeating nightmare in sleep paralysis that feels like you are forever falling, without a way out. Like a broken record, you are forced to relive it again and again, but with the difference that you can’t get up and change it. Hopefully people will find this song a pleasant ‘nightmare’ that you really don’t mind listening to again and again!”

The song was mixed and mastered by the Grammy nominated producers Carson Slovak & Grant McFarland from Atrium Audio (August Burns Red, Lorna Shore, Candlebox). The video for the song was shot by the band in various cities during Oddland’s European tour with Soen in October/November 2024, with additional cinematography during the tour’s last concert in Gdansk, Poland by Dariusz Feluz, who did an amazing job capturing the intense atmosphere on camera. The final editing and special effects were added by the band’s drummer Ville Viitanen.

Founded in 2003 in Turku, Finland, Oddland’s forward-thinking delivery melds aggressive tones, spacious textures, and glorious melodies into a seamless and cohesive entity. Following a string of successful demos, the band was signed to Century Media for the 2012 debut album, “The Treachery Of Senses”.

Mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö, the record was greeted with a barrage of critical acclaim, including praise from top-tier publications like Rock Tribune, Metal Hammer, Inferno, and many others, and praised as the best prog-metal record ever recorded in Finland.

Oddland recorded the magnificent follow-up album “Origin” at Fantom Studios (Insomnium, Korpiklaani, Oranssi Pazuzu) after which it was mixed and mastered by Daniel Bergstrand (Meshuggah, In Flames, Dimmu Borgir) and release worldwide through Sensory Records in 2016.

Containing a bit more than forty-five minutes of music, the album bears a theme which ties deeply into the lyrics and extensive artwork, with a separate piece of art being created for each of the nine songs, by Egyptian artist Mohammed Essam.

Oddland have performed at several festivals including FME, Tuska, Headway, Næstved metalfest and Progpower Europe, been touring Europe three times, both as support act for Persefone, for Manticora and as split headliner, in addition to many shows alongside the likes of established acts including Soen, Leprous, Swallow the Sun and Omnium Gatherum. It’s a great live band that leaves nothing to be desired.

In February 2022, the band signed with the brand-new German label Uprising! Records (a sub-label of Target Group) and released their third album, “Vermilion”. With an insanely amazing production that takes the listener into the universe of Tool and mixes that super production with a perfect blend of musical twists that would startle any Leprous, Pain Of Salvation or even Faith No More fan, you just can’t go wrong with these Finnish masters of Prog.

“Vermilion” is nothing short of a production-wise masterpiece that combines all that prog-lovers love about prog. Mixed and mastered by Carson Slovak and Grant Mcfarland (Black Crown Initiate, Rivers Of Nihil, a.o.), with an eerie artwork, created by drummer/multi-talent Ville Viitanen, this album sees Oddland lifted to higher levels within the world of Heavy Metal.

Line Up:
Sakari Ojanen – Vocals, guitars
Joni Palmroth – Bass
Ville Viitanen – Drums
Jussi Poikonen – guitars

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Melodic Death Metal Prodigy Rickert G. Unveils Lyric Video For “Singularity”

Rickert G. delivers a searing dose of melodic death metal with the lyric video for “Singularity”, taken from the album Endless Thoughts, out now via Wormholedeath.

A brutal odyssey through darkness, destruction, and defiance, “Singularity” is a relentless battle against oblivion. Torn apart, betrayed, and buried—yet rising stronger each time—this track channels raw intensity, catapulting listeners into the abyss where cosmic weight meets unbreakable will. Will you escape, or will you be consumed?

Born from the depths of trauma, Endless Thoughts is more than an album—it’s catharsis. A harrowing yet empowering narrative of descent and resilience, its eight evocative scenes paint a visceral portrait of struggle and survival.

Musically, Rickert G. fuses the crushing intensity of melodic death metal with a profound artistic vision. Fans of Hypocrisy, Amon Amarth, Dark Tranquillity, Opeth, At the Gates, and In Flames will feel right at home in this sonic maelstrom.

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A multi-instrumentalist and composer, Rickert G. blends the raw aggression of metal with the depth of academic composition. Armed with a background in piano, audio production, and composition, his music is a visceral expression of pain, power, and perseverance.

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Female fronted Gore infested Crusty Death Metallers Küntsquäd Release Lyric Video ‘Eat Your Entrails’

Crust death metal band Küntsquäd has unleashed a lyric video for their single, Eat Your Entrails. This single was recorded in 2024-25 exclusively for the Imperative Music Compilation #18, which has limited worldwide distribution. Other bands featured on this compilation include God Dethroned and Deicide.

Eat Your Entrails is released as a limited-edition CD (100 copies only). The physical copy is only available at live shows; the digital copy is on Bandcamp here. An alternate version of this tune will be included on the upcoming Satans Cock album – worldwide release by Wormholedeath Records is expected for mid-2025.

Küntsquäd use the opportunity to engage with their fans Australia-wide and tour Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, and Adelaide this autumn and early winter. These are the dates – get yourself ready!

Küntsquäd – Eat Your Entrails Tour 2025

19 April Marrickville Bowling Club – Sydney
26 April Bendigo Hotel – Melbourne MUDU
7 June PFR Lounge – Brisbane
8 June Mo’s Desert Clubhouse – Gold Coast
14 June Tia – Adelaide Blood Sacrifice II

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LUNA KILLS Video Interview

Last year, alternative metal band LUNA KILLS became the first Finnish band to sign a recording contract with the American label SharpTone Records, which specializes in modern metal, and their highly anticipated album DEATHMATCH was released on April 4th. The band is currently touring Finland, but will embark on their first European tour next month. We had the opportunity to meet the frontwoman Lotta Ruutiainen and talk about their debut album, touring, music videos, songwriting and more.

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Canadian rockers Honeymoon Suite share new video “Stay This Time” out now

Today, the Canadian melodic rock band HONEYMOON SUITE shares a new single called “Stay This Time.” A visualizer accompanies this fresh track.

About the track, Derry Grehan comments:

“We had come to the end of the sessions for the new album and realized we still needed one more song. We found a rough demo of a track simply titled ‘HMS 5’
that we had forgotten about, and discovered it really had some potential. We all got excited about it.

“Johnnie and I were on a cruise ship at the time and, in my cabin, we finished writing the lyrics to the song which became ‘Stay This Time.’ When we got home, Johnnie went straight into the studio and cut the vocal.”

Featuring core band members Johnnie Dee (Lead Vocals), Derry Grehan (Guitars/Keyboards/Background Vocals), Dave Betts (Drums), Gary Lalonde (Bass), and Peter Nunn (Keyboards), HONEYMOON SUITE plans to continue to create new music and tour year round thanks to a legion of loyal fans.



Stream / Listen to “Stay This Time” HERE

HONEYMOON SUITE was originally formed in 1981 by lead vocalist and guitarist
Johnnie Dee from Niagara Falls, Ontario. After the departure of the original lead guitarist, fellow Niagara Falls native Derry Grehan joined the band. Together, Johnnie and Derry rebuilt the lineup, adding Dave Betts on drums, Ray Coburn on keyboards, and Gary Lalonde on bass. The band quickly hit the road, performing six nights a week and writing relentlessly with hopes of securing a record deal.

In 1983, they entered a demo of “New Girl Now” into a homegrown contest hosted by Toronto rock station Q107. Winning the contest led to a multi-album deal with WEA Canada, signed by industry legend Bob Roper.

Their debut self-titled album, released in July 1984, was an immediate success. With massive airplay, videos in heavy rotation on MTV and MuchMusic, and national touring, the album went on to sell over 300,000 units in Canada alone.

Since then, HONEYMOON SUITE has released seven studio albums, with over 1 million units sold worldwide. They’ve produced a string of classic rock hits, including:
“New Girl Now,” “Burning In Love,” “Wave Babies,” “Stay in the Light,” “Feel It Again,” and “What Does It Take.”

The band has earned numerous accolades, including:
·      A Juno Award for Group of the Year (1986)
·      Triple platinum sales in Canada for their first three albums
·      Platinum sales for their 1989 greatest hits release, ‘The Singles’
·      A 2015 SOCAN award recognizing 100,000+ radio performances in Canada for multiple tracks

They’ve toured extensively across Canada, the U.S., and Europe, sharing the stage with artists such as ZZ Top, Heart, Billy Idol, Journey, Bryan Adams, Saga, Loverboy, Jethro Tull, and .38 Special.

Their songs have also appeared in major TV shows like Miami Vice and Bones, and films including Lethal Weapon and One Crazy Summer.

While the 1990s brought lineup changes, the early 2000s saw the reunion of the original members — Johnnie, Derry, Gary, and Dave — along with the addition of keyboardist Peter Nunn, a lineup that remains strong to this day.

In 2020, with a renewed creative spark and a catalog of new songs, Johnnie and Derry connected with acclaimed Canadian producer and songwriter Mike Krompass (credits include Everybody Loves An Outlaw, Steven Tyler, Theory of a Deadman, and Smash Mouth). Mike brought a fresh, modern edge to the band’s signature melodic rock style. His role as co-writer and producer was key in shaping the sound of their highly anticipated eighth studio album.

The first single, “Tell Me What You Want,” dropped in October 2019 and was met with strong support from fans and radio. The follow-up single, “Find What You’re Looking For,” released in June 2020, became a Top 30 hit on Canadian Billboard AOR radio, marking HONEYMOON SUITE’s first chart appearance in 19 years.

Their 2023 release, ‘Alive,’ confirmed that the band is still at the top of their game. Produced by Mike Krompass, the album blends soaring vocals, unforgettable guitar riffs, and tight production into a timeless collection of arena-worthy rock anthems.

HONEYMOON SUITE are:
Johnnie Dee – lead vocals
Derry Greham – guitars / keyboards / backing vocals
Dave Betts – drums
Gary Lalonde – bass
Peter Nunn – keyboards

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Danish rocker Nicklas Sonne announces new album “Electric Dreams” set for release on June 27th

Danish virtuoso musician Nicklas Sonne is excited to announce the release of his studio album “Electric Dreams”, set for release on June 27th via Frontiers Music Srl.

Following his latest singles “Route 65” and “Limitless”, Sonne shares the title track and its accompanying lyric video, available now.

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Talking about the title track, Nicklas Sonne commented: “Electric Dreams” tells the story of that fleeting, electric connection – the kind that leaves your mind spinning long after the moment has passed. It’s about being completely drawn to someone you barely know, and the haunting question that lingers: did she feel it too, or was I just another guy in a bar?”

Describing the album, he added: “This record is a deeply personal journey back to where it all began for me – to the raw energy and spirit of my earliest musical inspirations. It blends the soul of old school hard rock with the punch and clarity of a modern production, creating a soundscape that feels both nostalgic and new”.

Nicklas Sonne is a Danish musician, vocalist, guitarist, and producer known for his powerful presence in progressive and heavy metal. He began his musical experience as a drummer before moving onto the guitar and ultimately becoming a singer songwriter in an array of metal and hard rock projects, starting with Defecto, one of Denmark’s leading metal bands – created in 2010.

In addition to Defecto, Nicklas is part of Aries Descendant along with Jonah Weingarten (Pyramaze, Catalyst Crime). The dynamic duo released their debut album on Frontiers Music Srl on October 18th, 2024. It is a groundbreaking project that seamlessly fuses the evocative allure of film music with the raw power of heavy metal, creating an auditory experience that is nothing short of extraordinary.

A multi-instrumentalist from an early age, Nicklas honed his skills by playing along to Metallica and Dream Theater, later diving into songwriting and production. His talent quickly gained industry attention, leading to collaborations with renowned producers Jan Langhoff (Aqua) and Flemming Rasmussen (Metallica). This pivotal moment shaped his signature sound – progressive metal infused with orchestral and choral elements.

Other bands include Evil Masquerade, Theory, Hank Shermann, One Machine, Waving Memories, Section A, Metallica Jam, Wasted, Omvendt Korstog. His long career has included international tours in places such as Japan, and opening for Metal heavyweights including Metallica and Rammstein.

With a relentless work ethic and a passion for musical innovation, Nicklas Sonne continues to push the boundaries of modern metal, cementing his reputation as one of the most dynamic artists in the genre today. His solo album is a collection of songs that show the immense talent of this artist, that also took care of the production duties.

“Electric Dreams” Tracklist:

1.    Fireline
2.    Route 65
3.    Shadows In Between
4.    A Woman’s World
5.    Limitless
6.    Epic Song
7.    Electric Dreams
8.    Living Loud
9.    Baron Of Mischief
10.    Helldivers Anthem
11.    Always With Us
12.    Overload

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Aussie Death Metal Force D.E.A.D Unleashes Intense Playthrough Video for “Race to the Grave”

Swedish-Australian death metal duo D.E.A.D is back with an electrifying showcase of their raw talent and technical prowess! The band presents an intense drums and guitar playthrough video for their track “Race to the Grave,” taken from their ferocious debut album, “Of Vile and Hate,” available now via Wormholedeath Records.

In “Race to the Grave,” D.E.A.D. proves why they’re one of extreme metal’s most exciting new acts. With thunderous drumming and razor-sharp riffing, this video gives fans a front-row seat to their unrelenting musicianship, allowing a deep dive into the track’s brutal energy and powerful arrangements.

D.E.A.D is a brutal death metal duo born from the darkness of the 2020 Pandemic. Founded by Niels (Sweden) and Adam (Australia), two like-minded musicians united in their quest for sonic metal mayhem. Hailing from South Australia, D.E.A.D unleashes unrelenting, straight-up death metal, forged in the depths of isolation and fueled by a shared passion for extreme music. No frills, no compromise – just pure, unadulterated death metal fury.

“Of Vile and Hate” is their debut album and it represents the duo’s unrelenting passion and dedication to their craft, distilling the anger, frustration, and resilience of a world in turmoil into a sonic manifesto. With “Of Vile and Hate”, D.E.A.D. unleashes a fierce and unapologetic sound that reflects the intensity of their artistic vision.
This album follows the last portion of one man’s life. A demonic metamorphosis takes place as he faces his end of days. It is a culmination of a life lived in torment. From a disease-ridden body decaying, to a magnificent resurrection in crimson shade. With death pacing his trail, nothing may stand in the way.
Written and recorded in Adelaide, Australia, with artwork and design made by Will Clement in Melbourne and mixed by the renowned Olof Berggren in Sweden, “Of Vile and Hate” represents the culmination of our artistic vision and dedication to crafting unrelenting death metal.

Stream “Of Vile and Hate” now: orcd.co/ofvileandhate

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French black-metal/hardcore/crust Doctor Livingstone’s Final Album Reissued — Out now on Vinyl + Full-Streaming

French black-metal/hardcore/crust outfit Doctor Livingstone presents the first-ever vinyl edition of their final album, Notes Du Paradis / Whoop Whoop Whee Whee — available now via Coups de Couteau and fully streaming online.

Originally released 17 years ago through Overstage Imperator Productions, this chaotic and genre-defying record returns with a new remaster by Bruno Varea and a striking updated artwork by Maxime Taccardi.

“From this magma of sound emerges a real musical personality—
that of a totally schizophrenic doctor, even sicker than his patients
and ready to gut the listener.”

Recorded live and unrehearsed at In The Box studio, the album’s twelve double-titled tracks tear through black metal, crust, noise, and experimental extremes, drawing inspiration from Dada, de Sade, Cioran, and more.

Known for their dark humor and raw intensity, Doctor Livingstone carved their own path in the underground with a sound both unpredictable and brutally honest.

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Awake Again Video Interview

Awake Again is a four-member post-hardcore band that fearlessly blends together metal and pop elements in their music. Throughout their career, the band has extensively toured various stages, including events such as Ruisrock and Germany’s Wacken Open Air Festival as part of the Wacken Metal Battle competition final.
The band released their debut album “No Matter How The World Turns” in 2022 followed by an EP “A Promise Of Better Days” in 2024, in December they released the single “River” which was created to participate in the Finnish selection for Eurovision, last March they released the single “Soli” and now they are working on a new EP that will be released in the coming months. We had the opportunity to meet the band before their concert at Monttu New Level in Pori and talk about their music, concerts and much more.

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LUNA KILLS & Awake Again live at Monttu New Level, Pori (Finland) 17.4.2025

Last Thursday at Monttu New Level in Pori two bands made the audience jump and sweat with their performances. The first to take the stage were Awake Again, a four-piece post-hardcore band that fearlessly blends metal and pop elements into their music. The band with its wild stage presence, melodies and the right amount of heaviness won over the audience from the first notes. The back and forth with the audience spiced up with jokes made the show even more entertaining. The singer’s vocal versatility was highly appreciated, someone from the audience shouted “this guy has an amazing voice”.
And now it’s time for LUNA KILLS, the most innovative modern metal band on the scene, combining alternative and nu-metal vibes with electronics inspired by video game soundtracks. The band led by frontwoman Lotta Ruutiainen, with her incredible fry scream voice, managed to put on an energetic and intense show thanks also to the use of lights that made the show more cinematic. Apart from some technical problems with the bass, the show was flawless. The band made the audience jump, wave their arms to the beat and sing along.
Here some photos taken by Cristina Gregori.