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Demon Spawn single by Miss Vain out now – Sempiternal Drive EP to be released in April

Finnish metal band that rocks, Miss Vain, is set to release their second EP ‘Sempiternal Drive’ on April 11th 2025 via Inverse Records. The third single ‘Demon Spawn’ is released today and it’s available on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/miss-vain-demon

Guitarist Anssi Liikanen comments:
“This song has absorbed influences heavily from those bands that were on the disc player back in the day when still learning to drink lager. Pretty straightforward playing where finding any deeper meaning falls on the shoulders of the listener.” 
The music video of first single ‘Remedy’ can be seen here: https://youtu.be/2iwgPOKHE_k

BIOGRAPHY:
Miss Vain is a five-piece rock band from Tampere, Finland, that drifts in the maelstrom of metal. Their music is a horn-driven energy and catchy melodies with a feathery delicacy.

Miss Vain was formed in 2019 as a two-man studio project. After two lighter pop /rock – songs,  we lowered our tune and in the summer of 2021 Miss Vain grew into a real band… Finally.

Miss Vain’s debut – EP Crocus Biflorus, which was fairly noticed, was released in fall 2023 on Inverse Records.

Our mission is to deliver joyful moments with new awesome songs and live shows to all who are willing to be entertained by Miss Vain’s rumbling tunes.

Miss Vain – Demon Spawn (Single 2025)

Composed & lyrics by Miss Vain
ISRC: FI3FC2588104
Single cover: Minttu Haveri

Miss Vain – Sempiternal Drive (EP 2025)


Track list:
01. Now or Neverland
02. The Alchemist
03. Remedy
04. Demon Spawn
05. Sempiternal Drive

Composed & lyrics by Miss Vain
EP cover: Minttu Haveri

Line-up:
Mikko Vilkman – Vocals
Eetu Halttunen – Bass
Kasperi Kinnunen – Guitar
Anssi Liikanen – Guitar
Sasu Haveri – Drums

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/MissVainBand
https://www.instagram.com/missvain_official
https://missvain.bandcamp.com

AITTALA Announces Highly Anticipated New Album “Machines” Out April 2025

Eclectic doom metal powerhouse Aittala is set to release its latest full-length album, “Machines,” on April 17, 2025, via Exitus Stratagem Records. Known for their unique fusion of classic heavy metal, doom, progressive, power, thrash, and hard rock, Aittala delivers a sound that fans of Metallica, Alice Cooper, Black Sabbath, and old-school metal will appreciate.

The songs on “Machines” were originally written and demoed between 1990 and 1997 on an analog 4-track cassette recorder. Now, Aittala has revived these tracks, preserving their raw essence while enhancing them with modern production techniques. The album offers a nostalgic yet powerful experience, blending early progressive metal influences with storytelling-driven lyrics. While showcasing a distinct style from their recent works, “Machines” stays true to Aittala’s signature heavy, immersive sound.

Formed in 1991 in Holland, Aittala quickly gained recognition in the Dutch metal scene, opening for bands like THE GATHERING and SADIST. After a hiatus, frontman Eric Aittala resurrected the band in 2008, leading to six full-length albums: Bed of Thorns (2009), Haunt Your Flesh (2011), Effigy (2014), American Nightmare (2016), False Pretenses (2019), Live to Regret (2022).

Each release has marked an evolution in songwriting and lyrical depth, while “Machines” serves as a tribute to Aittala’s origins.

The current lineup includes:

Eric Aittala – Guitars/Vocals

Gary ‘Zeus’ Smith (THE FIFTH, ex-MR BLACKWELL) – Drums

The duo continues to write, record, and tour, bringing their distinct brand of metal to audiences worldwide.

Album pre-save (due out April 17, 2025) – https://hypeddit.com/aittala/machines​

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Track Listing:​
1. Machines – 7:31
2. Myself Deceived – 6:24
3. Misery – 6:53
4. To Know the Man – 4:51
5. Machines (Prologue) – 2:32
6. Machines (Epilogue) – 5:03
Album Length: 33;15

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

SHE WANTS REVENGE frontman Justin Warfield lets fly new singer “Jet Plane”

With their poptastic debut single “All The Fun (Kiss Kiss Kiss)” still reaping acclaim, WARFIELD – the exciting new project led by She Wants revenge lyricist and frontman Justin Warfield – release their follow-up today.
Taken again from the forthcoming Deathrock Devotionals Vol I EP, “Jet Plane” marries an irresistibly propulsive groove to the descriptive storytelling for which Warfield has forever been renowned.   And it’s aptly-titled, too. As Justin puts it, “Jet Plane” “sounds like just one; full speed, propulsion, engine on red, and all go-go-go.” 
“Jet Plane” calls to mind the B-52’s and The Pretenders, but it broods with Justin’s own signature tone, imagery, and rapid-fire flow. With a beat you can’t help but move to, and an earworm chorus you will be singing before you’ve even finished listening to it, “Jet Plane” is youthful, undeniable, and will transport you to an underground all-ages party in an East LA warehouse where Manchester is the mindset.
Add the very ghostly reference  of the refrain of “Sympathy to the Devil”  to the brew (you’ll know it when you hear it), and anticipation for the EP is only going to grow stronger in its aftermath.
Justin describes WARFIELD as his first “proper” solo release since he co-founded She Wants Revenge in 2004, and whose self-titled release singlehandedly realigned the future of the Dark Alternative scene – “it’s the only recording and touring project I’ve helmed outside of SWR.”  The band itself, however, is by no means out of circulation – in the months to come, She Wants Revenge will be appearing at both Los Angeles’ famed Cruel World Festival and Forever Now, the sister festival in Milton Keynes, England.
But WARFIELD, too, will be on the road, playing their first ever live show at an EP release party in Echo Park, Los Angeles on March 29th, before launching a full European/UK tour in June, and North American tours in the Summer and Fall.
In the meantime, the “Jet Plane” video is here to at least help slake the appetite.

Available Bingo Bingo Santiago The second single/video from Porco Mondo, the new album by Mustang N° 5

The long wave of success of Porco Mondo, the new album by Mustang N° 5, shows no signs of stopping. Following the successful release of the video for Tira Fuori i Sogni, it is now Bingo Bingo Santiago‘s turn to give the public a different look at the work of these guys. A song that shows us a more internal, but no less intriguing, side of the music of the Sicilian band.

After the decisive rock of the first single, the second one transports us into a more reflective dimension on the notes of a languid ballad with intimate lyrics, once again sung in Italian. The great tradition of local rock, based on a strong focus on melody and storytelling, lives on in the music of Mustang N° 5.

Line up:

Puccio Basile (Voice)
Marco Occhipinti (Guitar)
Danilo De Matteo (Guitar)
Giuseppe Arena (Bass)
Dario Celona (Drums)

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mustangn.5/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MustN.5
YT: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzSKElPqPHvX9rl-0FfNNQA
https://open.spotify.com/intl-it/artist/2ZLyeBWOTuNSamOuLDhoW7
https://wall.cdclick-europe.com/projects/mustang-n5-porco-mondo
https://music.apple.com/it/album/tira-fuori-i-sogni/1754808591?i=1754808592

California Power Metal NIVIANE Unleashes Lyric Video Video For Title Track Off Upcoming Album “Queen of Phantoms” Out March 2025

Sacramento, California Niviane strike with full force as they release “Queen of Phantoms”, the commanding title track from their upcoming album set for March 7th, 2025 from Rockshots Records. Following the success of “Tomorrow’s a New Day” and “12 BC: Legions”, this new single delivers a bold statement of ambition showcasing their high-energy, melodic power metal with an epic and cinematic edge.

Packed with soaring vocals, razor-sharp riffs and thundering rhythms, “Queen of Phantoms” encapsulates the band’s relentless intensity. The track blends dark atmospheres with anthemic hooks, solidifying Niviane’s place among the titans of the genre. Fans of Judas Priest, Queensrÿche, Primal Fear and Nevermore will find themselves drawn into its gripping soundscapes.

Following the emotionally charged “Tomorrow’s a New Day” which tackled themes of mental health and personal struggles and the battle-driven “12 BC: Legions” inspired by ancient warfare, this new release further expands the album’s thematic depth. Each track highlights a different facet of “Queen of Phantoms”, proving Niviane’s ability to craft powerful narratives through their music.

To support the release, Niviane have unveiled an official lyric video, enhancing the song’s dark and immersive atmosphere with striking visuals that bring its themes to life.
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The video can be watched now on the band’s official YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNH2WsjubOA​

With this new single “Queen of Phantoms” now available on all platforms, Niviane set the stage for their most ambitious release yet. The countdown to March 7th is on—this is power metal at its finest!
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​LISTEN TO “Queen Of Phantoms”: https://lnk.to/L1RooiyT​

If you would like to listen to the previous singles, check them out here:

LISTEN TO “Tomorrow’s a New Day”: lnk.to/VMMyDd​
​OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UvsYzy3h2WI​
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​LISTEN TO “12 BC: Legions”: lnk.to/0PeUts​
​LYRIC VIDEO – https://youtu.be/PTB6RGW0v-E?si=muAcYq8O_b9_lB-V​

CD pre-order – https://rockshots.eu/products/niviane-queen-of-phantoms-cd​

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Tracklist:
1. Queen of Phantoms
2. 12 BC: Legions
3. 12 BC: Germania
4. Beacon In The Darkness
5. Some Wounds… Never Heal
6. All Debts Repaid
7. Tomorrow’s A New Day
8. Event Horizon
9. Our Maze
10. Gunslingers & Graves
11. Under Black Flags
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Band line up
Aaron Robitsch: Keys & Orchestration
Gary Tarplee: Guitars
Isaiah AR: Drums
Mark Miner: Guitars
Norman Skinner: Vocals
Tyler Satterlee: Bass

More info: ​
​​https://www.rockshots.eu​

​https://www.niviane.com/​

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

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

​https://x.com/nivianeofficial​
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About:

Niviane is an American metal band formed in 2015 hailing from Sacramento California. The band melds together their collective influences of classic heavy metal, thrash, and power metal.

The line-up consists of guitarists Mark Miner & Gary Tarplee, bassist Tyler Satterlee (Blessed Curse), Drummer Isaiah AR, Keyboardist Aaron Robitsch (Grave Shadow, Crepuscle) & vocalist Norman Skinner (Forbidden, ex-Imagika).

Niviane has toured and performed with such bands as Amon Amarth, Testament, Warrant, Hammerfall, Primal Fear, Angra, Delain, Soulfly, Rhapsody, Amorphis, Butcher Babies & more.

The band has released 2 studio albums “The Druid King” in 2017 & “The Ruthless Divine” in 2020 including 3 spectacular music videos for their songs “The Berserker”, “Fires In The Sky” & “Psychomanteum”. A 3rd album “Queen of Phantoms” is completed and scheduled to be released in 2025.

SUPER MONSTER PARTY New Single “Nights Into Dreams” – 80’s Synthwave Meets Metal Inspired By The Popular Sega Video Game

Coming off their exciting performance at 70 Tons of Metal this past January, SUPER MONSTER PARTY (SMP) has a new single and video entitled “Night Into Dreams”. The track is an 80’s synth wave meets metal and is inspired by the popular Sega video game of the same name. It features guest artists, Lacey Johnson, a popular VGM artist, and the members of Lame Genie on drums, bass, and guitar.

“I wrote this song to capture the essence of the game, Nights Into Dreams — a realm where the magic of flight, matches the pulse of the joystick, and every riff powers you through a level of chaos and triumph.” adds vocalist Rei Sega.

The single is also their first taste of new music since releasing their latest album “Rage Quit“ this past November.

Watch and listen to the video for “Night Into Dreams” at https://youtu.be/BJjqK25Mu6s​

Spotify – https://spoti.fi/41fdbSd​

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SUPER MONSTER PARTY is a band for all video game nerds, jump’n’run enthusiasts, metalheads, 90s kids, weirdos, and everyone in between – a metal band that’s all about video games, singing from the heroes or villains introspective point of view. Rocking together since 2020, SUPER MONSTER PARTY have already gathered a lot of XP, having a bunch of achievements under their belt, with 4 albums: Rage Quit (2024), Game Genie (2023), Side Quest (2020), Permadeath (2020) and an EP Up Up Down Die (2022). The band is the concept of Singer/Songwriter Rei Sega and features notable members Emilio Martinez (Yngwie Malmsteen) on bass, Fern Lemus (Lions at the Gate) on the drums, Andy Alvarez (Irras One) on rhythm guitar, and Oleh Andrievsky as lead guitarist.

Their intense, melodic, catchy, and heavy sound shows influences of The Misfits, Rhapsody, Slipknot, NOFX, and Van Halen. The variety of different influences and genres, worshiped by the band, means that they can find the right metal sound for all game themes – each video game universe is authentically set to music, while the skills of the masterful musical chameleon that is SUPER MONSTER PARTY cannot be pinned down to one genre. No two songs sound the same, but one thing is for sure – they all rock hard.

More Info:

​http://www.supermonsterparty.com

​https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561209445950​

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

Romanian Folkcore DIRTY SHIRT Celebrates 30 Years with New Video “FOMO” and 2025 EU Tour Dates

Widely regarded as one of the most original and successful rock bands in Eastern Europe, Romania’s Dirty Shirt is celebrating 30 years of creating and performing music with the release of their first single of 2025 “FOMO” accompanied by a music video along with announcing 2025 EU tout dates (listed below).

“FOMO” is the first single from Dirty Shirt‘s upcoming seventh album (titled to be revealed at a later date) to follow “Get Your Dose Now!” (2022). Musically, it is a journey through different moments and places, blending various genres: from 80s disco to Balkan music, all built on a metal foundation. It’s a catchy song, with a chorus that sticks in your mind, radiating big positive energy. Lyrically, the song addresses one of the issues of modern society—the fear of missing out (FOMO). This phenomenon has become widespread with the rise of social media, where people constantly compare themselves to others and feel pressured to be part of every trend or experience.

Watch and listen to music video for “FOMO” at https://youtu.be/tyloBE8YbqY​

Digital (Spotify, Bandcamp, Apple Music) – https://ffm.to/qbjlkrb​

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Over their 30 years, Dirty Shirt has embarked on several successful international tours, both as supporting artists and headliners, amassing over 700 shows in 17 countries. The band’s signature style blends modern rock/metal heaviness with the vibrant energy of East-European traditional music, drawing from influences including world music, industrial electro, hardcore, and funk to create a dynamic sound that resonates with audiences globally. With catchy and danceable songs, Dirty Shirt‘s music appeals to a broader audience beyond just metal fans. Their albums have received widespread acclaim, featured in well-respected magazines such as Metal Hammer (DE, HU), Rock Hard (DE, FR, IT, SLK), Metalsucks (USA), Angry Metal Guy (USA), Hard Rock Mag (FR), Terrorizer (UK), Metalized (DK), and more.

In recent years, the band has enjoyed international recognition through their participation in several major European festivals such as Electric Castle (Ro), Hellfest Open Air (Fr), Pol’And’Rock (Pl), Dong Open Air (De), Maximum Rock Festival (Ro), Wacken Open Air (De) among many more!

Recommended for anyone looking for something interesting and lively, Dirty Shirt is for fans of Skindred, Bloodywood, Alestorm and The Hu.

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DIRTY SHIRT – 30 YEARS ANNIVERSARY TOUR:​
Feb 28 – Bucharest (RO) – EERA Tour – Quantic
March 1 – Brasov (RO) – EERA Tour – Centrul Reduta
March 2 – Cluj Napoca (RO) – EERA Tour – Form Space
March 13 – Prague (CZ) – EERA Tour – Rock Café
March 14 – Bratislava (SK) – EERA Tour – Majestic Music Club
March 15 – Trenčín (SK) – EERA Tour – Piano Club
March 16 – Budapest (HU) – Dürer Kert
March 22 – Grenoble (FR) – L’Ampérage
March 23 – 2 Alpes (FR) – Snow Fest
April 4 – Wrocław (PL) – EERA Tour – Stary Klasztor
April 5 – Krakow (PL) – EERA Tour – Kwadrat Klub
April 6 – Warsaw (PL) – EERA Tour – Proxima
April 18 – Bistrita (RO) – Soho Music Hall
April 25 – Bacau (RO) – Valhalla Pub
April 26 – Iasi (RO) – Underground Pub
April 27 – Suceava (RO) – Art Rock Cafe
June 7 – Arad (RO) – Flex
June 8 – Timisoara (RO) – În Spatele Casei
June 26-28 – Mangalia (RO) – Odyssea Festival (26-28.06)
June 26-28 – Snina – (SK) – Rock Pod Kameňom (26-28.06)
July 17 – Bontida (RO) – Electric Castle (17-20.07)
July 18 – Neukirchen-Vluyn (DE) – Dong Open Air (17-19.07)
Aug 3 – Rasnov (RO) – Rockstadt Extreme Fest
Aug 7 – Corbu (RO) – Wild Experience Fest (7-10.08)
Aug 14 – Domeniul Cantacuzino (RO) – LaRock 2025 (14-17.08)
Aug 22 – Prešov (SK) – Hel’fest
Oct 10 – Angers (FR) – Omega Sound Fest (10-11.10)

For more info:​
​Dirty-Shirt.com​
​Facebook.com/DirtyShirtRomania​
​X.com/dirtyshirtband​
​Instagram.com/dirtyshirtband​
​Tiktok.com/@dirtyshirtband​

New York Thrash QUEMASANTOS Unleash Lyric Video ‘Stalking Sharks’ ft. Marco Cusato (Warpath, Somberwind)

New York’s Quemasantos have released a lyric video for their new single ‘Stalking Sharks’ featuring a guest guitar solo from Marco Cusato (Warpath, Somberwind). Written and performed entirely by Ignacio Orellana along with the lyrics, vocals, and overall concept conceived by Nelson Diaz.

This is the band’s first track in English since they formed in 2012 with Spanish lyrics.

‘Stalking Sharks’ is available on all major streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. Stream this and all the Quemasanto’s music on the band’s Bandcamp.
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Watch the lyric video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85sNrfe0oFU

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Nelson Diaz comments:​
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​“Returning to the direct thrash with warlike inspirations is something that shakes me internally, especially if it is with musicians of the caliber of Ignacio (Orellana) and our special guest Marco Cusato, who is an eminence of Latin American thrash.”​
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​Ignacio Orellana comments: ​
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​“For us, it’s a privilege to be able to create music, specifically Thrash metal music. It is what moves us and what has inspired us since we were kids. To be able to work with some of your childhood heroes it is just a dream come true. Happy to be alive and keep doing what we do best.”​
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All the music of ‘Stalking Sharks’ was recorded at Oily Sounds Studios in NYC. The vocals and the guitar solo were recorded at Attic Studios in Chile by Marco Cusato.

Quemasantos is:​
Nelson Diaz – Vocals
Ignacio Orellana – Bass/Guitars/Drums
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​More info: http://quemasantos.bandcamp.com​

Radelmare’s fierce debut single and music video to be released on February 28th

Finnish metal band Radelmare is set to release their debut single “Let’s Go (One More Time)” and music video on February 28th.
The single will be available on every music streaming service platform.
Watch the music video here.

Napalm and fire with DIY attitude!

Let’s Go (One More Time) 2025

Composers: Arttu Kekäläinen, Otto Kekäläinen, Henri Kyrö
Lyricists: Arttu Kekäläinen, Pekka Peltola

About:
Radelmare‘s music combines the 80s’ raucous guitar riffs with the punch of modern metal, the rumbling bass takes care of the low frequencies and the vocals range from screams to pure vocals.
If you try to describe the band’s music through other bands, it’s a mix of Motörhead, Mötley Crüe, Pantera, Slipknot and Bring Me The Horizon.
Let’s rock n’ punk n’ metal together, with a twist of metalcore!

Line-up:
Pekka Peltola – Vocals
Arttu Kekäläinen – Guitar
Otto Kekäläinen – Drums
Henri Kyrö – Bass

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Embercoal’s new single ‘Through Crystal’ out now

German post-hardcore quartet Embercoal released today a new single ‘Through Crystal’. The band’s fourth single deals with the frustration of powerlessly watching war unfold.

“With the German elections coming up this weekend and the political state of the globe in general, we think it’s important to make a statement.” say the band.

Fourth single ‘Through Crystal’ is out on Spotify, YouTube, and all streaming platforms.

Embercoal was founded in December 2023 in Dortmund, Germany.
They make music with purpose, loudly screaming for fairness, equanimity, and respect for humans and the whole of planet earth. Relatable stories told from diverse
perspectives through heavy music, igniting new flames of connection.

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/embercoal
Instagram: @embercoal.band
TikTok: @embercoal.band