Author: Crix

German folk metal sensation Feuerschwanz delights with wild cover of Gangnam Style

Feuerschwanz, one of Germany’s most successful folk metal bands, released quite a surprise from their upcoming album yesterday – The band covers the party hit of the last decade, Gangnam Style, in their joyful style! The epic metal version of PSY’s most famous song is also accompanied by a music video, which is just as wild as you would expect from these warriors.

“The only real cover song on our album – a K-pop hit from 2012! This is like a kind of dance between worlds, now with violins, bagpipes and a hefty dose of metal! No one asked us to do this – but we did it anyway!”, the band says.

The Knightclub album has previously featured Lords Of Fyre feat. Lord of the Lost, which is preparing for the upcoming joint tour, as well as the title single Knightclub, with which Feuerschwanz attracted widespread attention in the German Eurovision qualifiers. The album, which will be released on July 25th, will be released by Napalm Records. It is also the band’s first album with an English title and bilingual lyrics.

Track listing for the Knightclub album:
1. Knightclub (feat. Dag/SDP)
2. Tanz der Teufel
3. Avalon
4. Drunken Dragon
5. Eisenfaust
6. Name der Rose
7. Valhalla (feat. Doro Pesch & Miracle of Sound)
8. The Tale of Sam The Brave
9. Testament
10. Lords of Fyre (feat. Lord Of The Lost)
11. Gangnam Style

Feuerschwanz has been forging its own path for two decades, and the work has paid off in the form of successful arena tours and top spots on the official German album chart. The tongue-in-cheek attitude has been with the band since its inception. Feuerschwanz’s sole founding member, bassist Peter Henrici, has said that he thinks the genre is taken too seriously in folk circles.’

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Cheeky rock ‘n’ roll and organic sound – Serpico releases first single from upcoming album

Serpico, who holds the flag of Pori rock high, delights fans of organic rock ’n’ roll by announcing their new album! Recorded at Astia studio and produced by Anssi Kipo, Dressed In Flesh is made entirely in analog, respecting tradition. With the new album, Serpico was signed to the American Golden Robot Records, who will be the album’s publisher. The entire album will be available later this year.

However, before the album’s release, there will be a taste of the album with single releases. The Hard as a Cannonball single, released today, opens the game with an explosive vibe.

“The story of the song Hard as a Cannonball is a modern interpretation of the battle between David and Goliath. Today, we could talk about the fight between Rocky Balboa and Ivan Drago. The song takes the listener into the middle of the battle, emphasizing its inevitability. You stand tall and fight for your life, because it’s the only way to survive. There is no shelter or escape,” the band says.

“A sense of danger, a brazen rock attitude, genuine and honest playing and singing – these are what Serpico’s new single Hard as a Cannonball is made of. The band has stepped on the turbo gear and delivers a delightful breath of the old alliance. And the song is really confusingly good,” Serpico producer Anssi Kippo comments.

Hard as a Cannonball is released accompanied by a gas-guzzling music video. The video features Finnish Drift Series Pro champion Riku Autere, and the video features authentic race scenes. The video was directed and shot by renowned rock photographer Ville Juurikkala.

“The best thing about this band is their authenticity and desire to throw themselves into doing their own thing 100 percent without caring too much about whether everything is polished to perfection. We need performers like this in today’s world, where both the music business and art in general are starting to be far too calculated and perfectionist,” Juurikkala reflects.

Founded in 2005, Serpico has experienced a lot along the way, including an appearance on the Soittakaa Paranoid program, a custom Harley Davidson that was unveiled during the show, and eventful international tours with Rust ’n’ Rage, Bloody Heels, and Princess. Serpico has also warmed the stage for Finnish greats such as Michael Monroe and The 69 Eyes. The band once ended up performing at a sold-out London club, The Garage, on short notice, where Serpico opened the night with a Geoff Tate celebration gig.

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Incineration in the Infinite Unleashes “The Gates of Daemons” Music Video

Blackened doom project Incineration in the Infinite returns with a new offering of sonic devastation—the music video for “The Gates of Daemons”, taken from the EP Serpent’s Tongue, out now via Wormholedeath.

This visual companion to “The Gates of Daemons” plunges viewers into a ritualistic haze, capturing the EP’s raw intensity and unrelenting darkness. With a minimalistic, yet crushing songwriting approach, Incineration in the Infinite harnesses the rebellious pulse of Punk Rock, the bone-rattling depth of Stoner Metal, and the oppressive atmospheres of Doom Metal, delivering a sound that is as primal as it is punishing.

Stream the “Serpent’s Tongue” EP: orcd.co/serpentstongue

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www.youtube.com/@IncinerationintheInfinite
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Finnish thrash metal band Indemon to release debut album Reclaiming Chaos – the first single out now

Finnish thrashers Indemon are set to release their debut album Reclaiming Chaos on June 27th 2025 via Inverse Records. The first single, album’s title track, Reclaiming Chaos is unleashed today and it’s available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/indemon-reclaiming

The band comments:
“Reclaiming Chaos, the title track closer, is the album’s fastest song. The chaotic atmosphere consists of sharp playing and aggressive vocals. The song is about taking control of a bad-turned-worse situation with mental strength and without outside interference.” 

BIOGRAPHY:
INDEMON is a four-piece metal band formed in 2020 in Kerava, Finland. Drawing influences from various subgenres of metal, they blend them uniquely to create a powerful and atmospheric sound. INDEMON’s debut EP Fear of Living was released in 2022, showcasing the band’s ability to create intense and multifaceted metal. The band’s lyrical themes explore fear, self-doubt, and inner struggles, immersing the listener into the music’s emotional world. INDEMON is known for their energetic live performances and distinctive music.

Line-up:
Joose Riihelä – vocals
Santeri Liesmala – guitar
Ville Kangasharju – bass
Patrik Kuitunen – drums

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/indemonband
https://www.instagram.com/indemonband
https://indemon.bandcamp.com

Kimmo Kuusniemi (Ancient Streaming Assembly) Video Interview

Kimmo Kuusniemi is one of the pioneers of Finnish metal music. In 1977, he founded Finland’s first heavy metal band, Sarcofagus. ASA (Ancient Streaming Assembly) is the culmination of Kimmo Kuusniemi‘s lifelong artistic exploration in music and film, expanding on themes of societal manipulation, technology’s control, and the illusion of progress. It is also deeply rooted in his long-standing environmental work, reflecting decades of activism and film-making that warned of humanity’s unsustainable trajectory. At the end of February he unveiled the long-overdue release of “Collective Failure”—an album that was never properly released but feels more relevant than ever.  This work stands as a haunting reflection of cycles of societal collapse, technological illusions, and humanity’s inability to escape its own self-destruction.
Our reporter Cristina had the chance to chat with Kimmo and find out more about his ASA-project, “Collective Failure”, guitars and much more.

https://linktr.ee/AncientStreamingAssembly

Black Metal Storytellers MARGANTHA Unveils Title Track Off Debut EP “Blood Moon Sacrifice” Out June 2025

Rockshots Records proudly presents MARGANTHA, a black metal band born from a shared artistic vision rooted in darkness, atmosphere, and storytelling. Conceived by experienced musicians from the extreme music scene, the project was founded on the idea of anonymity, removing names, past projects, and expectations to let the music speak for itself.
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Their debut EP, Blood Moon Sacrifice, will be released on June 27, 2025. It is a concept work based on a legend passed down orally through generations. The tale, told to the vocalist as a child by his grandmother, tells of a werewolf haunting a hunter’s village at the foot of a remote mountain range. This myth gave birth to a collection of songs designed not simply to be listened to but to be experienced in full immersion.
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​The EP was mixed and mastered at Sonic Train Studio by legendary guitarist and producer Andy LaRocque (King Diamond), adding an extra layer of depth and sonic intensity to the work.
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The band comments:

“We always begin with the concept. The music follows naturally, often starting with a guitar riff or arpeggio, and evolving through a collaborative process. We’re not interested in technical exhibitionism. Every choice serves the narrative. The resulting material is raw, evocative, and direct—true to the spirit of black metal, but enriched with depth and atmosphere.”​
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​MARGANTHA’s sound draws inspiration from the evocative power of Mgła, the intensity of Uada and Gaerea, and the epic darkness of Naglfar and Behemoth, while also channeling the spirit of legendary pioneers like Celtic Frost, Venom, and King Diamond. The songs are structured to be memorable, immediate, and fully aligned with the conceptual vision of the record.
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While the band is just beginning its journey, their identity is already clear—both musically and visually. Their approach to live shows reflects the same energy: tight, relentless, and impactful. Inspired by iconic performances where the music speaks louder than words, Margantha aims to deliver live sets that are immersive from start to finish, with minimal breaks and maximum emotional charge.
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The first single and title track from Blood Moon Sacrifice is out now.

Digital: http://lnk.to/fupeIK​

YouTube: https://youtu.be/_45HuCfDi8M​

ALBUM PRE-ORDER – https://bit.ly/3Yz60nn​

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Track Listing:​
1. Blood Moon Sacrifice
2. Wolves at the Door
3. Miriam and the Endless Night (ft. Andy LaRoque)
4. Curse of the Full Moon

Band Members:​
• Nocturnus I – Vocals and Bass (FIN)
• Nocturnus II – Guitars (ITA)
• Nocturnus III – Drums (FIN)

More info: https://www.rockshots.eu | https://www.instagram.com/margantha_the_band/​

BIOGRAPHY:​
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Margantha is an Italian-Finnish band formed by three musicians united by a passion for black metal and horror aesthetics. The project aims to create a powerful, evocative, and dramatic sound inspired by bands like Mgła, Ensiferum, Behemoth, and 1349, while incorporating atmospheric and melodic elements into their approach.

The band’s sound is a haunting and captivating tribute to black metal, enriched with lyrics inspired by horror and Gothic atmospheres reminiscent of the 19th century. Their music evokes a journey into the darkest and most mysterious corners of the soul, characterized by somber tones and lyrics that delve into the macabre and the supernatural.

Margantha draws inspiration from art in all its forms: from the literature of Bram Stoker, Mary Shelley, and Stevenson, to the paintings of Caravaggio, Bosch, and Turner. The band’s visual identity also reflects this artistic inclination, with carefully crafted photos designed to mimic the style of classical paintings, aligning with the dark and ominous atmospheres central to the project.

Born from the union of two distinct cultures, Italian and Finnish, Margantha blends the musical and artistic traditions of both countries to create a unique sonic experience.

Roju Video Interview

Roju, the six-piece modern nu-metal force from Finland, redefines heavy music. Their sound bridges the old nu-metal era with a potent mix of metalcore, djent, and modern metal.
The band released the EP “Nil” in 2021 and, after changing singers in 2023, they have released 6 singles, the last of which, “Solipsism”, came out in early April. Roju continues to work on new music: the next single will be released next summer and an EP or album is expected in the future. We had the opportunity to meet the band after their show at Monttu New Level in Pori and find out more about them, their music, gigs and much more.

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Belgian Heavy Thrash Metal Discovery DIVNI SAN Joins Forces with Wormholedeath Records

Wormholedeath is thrilled to announce the signing of Belgian heavy thrash metal band Divni San for the release of their highly anticipated debut album, “Dreamlike Tales”, set to drop on May 30th. This dynamic quartet, formed in 2021 by ex-members of MIDRANGE (BE), brings a unique blend of heavy, melodic, and thrash influences to the metal scene.

“Joining Wormholedeath is the catalyst we needed to bring Dreamlike Tales to the global stage,” says the band. “This album is a journey through every facet of our identity—brutal, melodic, introspective, and unapologetically heavy. It’s time to turn the world’s volume up.”

“Dreamlike Tales” is a testament to Divni San’s versatility and skill, featuring tracks that range from the classic heavy rock anthem “The Power of Your Soul” to the fast-paced and powerful “Dreamlike Tales” and “Ready to Fight”. The album also showcases more atmospheric pieces like “When The Bells Ring the Knell” and “In Utero”, with thought-provoking lyrics that delve into the mysteries of life and death. The CD release includes re-recorded and re-mixed versions of their previously released EP tracks, along with the brand-new epic “Keep The Dream Alive”, a seven-minute headbanging masterpiece.

Founded in 2021 by former members of MIDRANGE (BE), Divni San features Dragan (vocals, guitars), Philippe (guitars), Fabrice (drums), and Thomas (bass, vocals). Their diverse musical backgrounds bring a distinctive blend of hard rock, thrash, progressive, and modern metal influences, crafting a sound that appeals to a broad range of listeners.
After making waves with three singles in early 2023, followed by their six-track EP released on September 6, 2023, the band is now gearing up for their most significant milestone yet—partnering with Wormholedeath Records for the worldwide launch of Dreamlike Tales.

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Finnish melodic death metal band Superdeathflame is back with a new single “Shadowheart”

Finnish melodic death metal band Superdeathflame is back with a new single “Shadowheart”.

The band tells about the song: “This is a song about a decicions we have to make There is no right or wrong, just choices we have to live with. Maybe the best way to make a choice is to follow your heart, although we may struggle many times because that is very rarely the easiest way. Thus, it might be that real choices are not made with our heart, but with our shadow heart. That lies far from the truth…

Shadowheart, our new song is brutal, but at the same time fragile and beautiful. Just as Superdeathflame’s song should be.”

Listen to the single on music services: https://push.fm/fl/sdf-shadowheart

From Southern Finland’s gray landscapes rises SUPERDEATHFLAME, the Style-Masters-of-Metal ready to conquer the world with our mature and melodic music that catches the ear. Founded in 2007 and released two full length albums and a batch of singles and EP. Their songs are made for listener, no bullshit. The songs are hard, every piece tells a real story of life. The foundation, the Four Pillars of our Metal are Rock solid guitar riffs and punchy drumbeats colored with flowing synths and world class choruses that are infectiously catchy. Superdeathflame is building their music with an increasingly determined focus to make every song sound simple and easy to a listener. Not forgetting multidimensional interpretation in the lyrics, that gives the depth to the songs.

https://www.facebook.com/superdeathflame/

Finnish blackened death metal band Progeny of Sun is set to release the second studio album in autumn – Penance single & music video out now

Finnish blackened death metal band Progeny of Sun is set to release the second studio album later in autumn 2025 via Inverse Records. The first single Penance is unleashed today and music video of the track is available here:

Guitarist Jaakko Hautamäki comments:

“Niko kindly mentioned that the boys should start making more songs because time was running out. Following this command, Joni and I started working. At first, we did the easy parts and then gathered anger for the next ones. I started creating a song that wouldn’t begin with a blast beat, wouldn’t end with a new riff, and would contain three choruses. The spark for the song came from a piece of melody I improvised 20 years ago. I adapted it to a new form, changed the major keys to minor keys, and added only double bass drums. I finally got it on tape, which had been playing in my head for decades. When the song was finally assembled, I had an even better idea: to leave that section out entirely. Niko created the vocals almost instantly for the first demo with a message “What can you do when one just sends me this kind of nuclear waste?” We scratched our heads, and suddenly the song was complete. The rhythm section participated in the composition work by nodding along.”

LISTEN to Penance on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/pos-penance

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’ will be 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.

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