Brazilian Hardcore Thrash Metal Warriors NADA Sign with Wormholedeath

Wormholedeath is proud to welcome Brazilian hardcore thrash metal powerhouse NADA to its roster! The relentless trio has signed a deal for the release of their full-length album, Entropia, a ferocious and politically charged record that embodies the chaos and defiance of modern Brazil.

Formed in 2020 in the interior of São Paulo, NADA emerged as a response to the growing social and political turmoil in Brazil. With the pandemic forcing them into isolation, the band used their time to craft a sound that is as raw and urgent as the reality they face.

Driven by the rise of the extreme right and the spread of fascism and denialism in Brazil, NADA channels their rage into fast, direct, and unapologetic music. Their hard-hitting riffs and no-nonsense lyrics aim at the injustices plaguing their country, blending social critique with deeply personal reflections.

After making their mark with a blistering self-titled debut EP in 2022, featuring five uncompromising tracks, the band is now set to unleash their most powerful statement yet: Entropia.

A sonic gut-punch that refuses to be ignored, Entropia captures the intensity of life in Brazil over the past decade. The album reimagines five tracks from NADA’s debut EP while introducing eight brand-new songs, resulting in a relentless fusion of thrash, hardcore, punk, and death metal, infused with Brazilian and South American influences.

The album’s cover art, designed by @kaparootz, depicts the destruction of Indigenous values upon first contact with colonial forces—an allegory for the modern world’s descent into deception and manipulation. NADA draws a parallel between this historical loss and today’s society, where truth is often drowned in a sea of lies.

More than just an album, Entropia is a battle cry. It’s the sound of a band refusing to stay silent, using music as a weapon to confront oppression and demand change.

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“The sound of hooves stomp the ground. The Apocalypse is coming”. – Serpent God released the first single ‘repent’ from their forthcoming album

Finnish melodic death/doom metal band Serpent God is set to release their debut album ‘Denial’ on October 10th 2025 via Inverse Records. The first single ‘repent’ taken from the album is unleashed today and it’s available on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/serpent-god-repent

The band comments:
“The sound of hooves stomp the ground. The Apocalypse is coming”.

“repent” is a conjoined train of melodic themes and fatal intentions heading to it’s final destination. The tracks are straightforward and sinuous simultaneously. A delicate scent of classic rock combined with 90’s extreme metal sound with nearly biblical lyrics. Haunting guitar leads with unexpected twists and turns. “When the thickest mist is rising, it is time to repent!” 

BIOGRAPHY:
Serpent God is a band formed 2023 in Iisalmi, Finland. The birth is heavily related to Se, josta ei puhuta -band’s writing process; lots of material were created that didn’t fit in the spectrum of Se, josta ei puhuta. In general, the material was more slow-paced and more eerie. However, the mentioned material was also way too good to be deleted, so therefore another output was needed, so Serpent God was born. Different branches grow from a tree with strong roots. Serpent God has its foundation in extreme metal, but there are also heavy influences from post-rock, doom and smaller splashes of more avantgarde sounds.

Line-up:
Samu Männikkö – Vocals, guitars and keyboards
Juho-Pekka Lappalainen – Bass
Jimi Myöhänen – Drums

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MAESTRICK released album Espresso Della Vita: Lunare

Brazilian progressive metallers Maestrick are thrilled to announce the release of their upcoming new studio album, “Espresso Della Vita: Lunare”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
The new single and accompanying video, “Boo!”, featuring Tom Englund (Evergrey, Silent Skies), is also out now.

 

Buy/Stream “Espresso Della Vita: Lunare” HERE

Talking about the new song, the band said: “Like a classic horror film, “Boo!” depicts a haunted mansion where the main character’s deepest childhood fears and traumas live on as ghosts. Now an adult, he is able to take revenge and hunt them down one by one.”

“Musically, it features arrangements of instruments well-known in horror film soundtracks: the pipe organ and the theremin. It is the heaviest metal track on the album, with references to Black Sabbath’s early days mixed with screams, growls, ghostly vocal harmonies and a slight insertion of trap beats in the interlude”, they added. “With a special appearance by the great Tom Englund (Evergrey, Silent Skies), as the Spirit of Vengeance, “Boo!” Is the track we anticipate the most headbanging when we play it live!”

Vocalist Fábio Caldeira commented on the new record: “Thirteen years ago, we began what would become Espresso Della Vita, a project that would tell the story of a one-day train journey as a metaphor for our journey in life. It was divided into two albums: Solare (daytime) and Lunare (nighttime). Partnering up with Frontiers for the release of Lunare is unprecedented to us”.

“Lunare is our most ambitious, grandiose work and the ultimate representation of our vision as artists to date. We are storytellers, musical illustrators of scenes, landscapes and feelings. We could not be prouder and more excited for what this journey will bring!”, he continued.

With their new album “Espresso Della Vita: Lunare”, Maestrick aim to redefine the Progressive metal boundaries. The number of high-quality arrangements, musical abilities and influences that the band infused in the new album created the most fresh and exciting album of the genre in years.

With a malicious, dark, heavy and sarcastic approach, Maestrick deliver adult themes like addictions, racial prejudice, abuse, the holocaust and much more. It is a very emotional album, with deep reflections about what really matters in our journey/life. Thus, in the last song, the aged character gets off the train and his name, Dante, is revealed.

The explanation for his name it’s because, just like the Italian writer Dante Alighieri, who went from hell to paradise, all of us, sometimes in the same day, go from paradise to purgatory, to hell. So, at the end of the day/life, we are all “Dantes” in some way, and it’s the reason why each album has an Italian title and it’s divided into three movements.

Founded in São José do Rio Preto/SP by three friends, Maestrick have been active since 2006 and bring in their sound elements of rock and progressive heavy metal, Brazilian regional music, world music and classical music.

The band have released two albums in Brazil, Europe, United States and Japan, and are recognized for drinking from different artistic aspects – cinema, plastic arts, visual arts and literature – for their compositions, which results in a unique and, according to specialized critics, innovative style.

Not surprisingly, Maestrick captivates movie fans, notably those of Tim Burton, George Méliès, Guillermo del Toro, and Christopher Nolan. In music, it attracts listeners of both modern rock/metal, such as Muse, and also of more niche styles within metal, such as Dream Theater, Haken, Jinjer, Spirit Box, and classics like Queen, Yes, and Gentle Giant.

Their songs address everyday complex themes of human nature. The album “Espresso Della Vita: Solare”, from 2018, was rated by BURRN!, one of the most respected music publications in the world, with a score of 86/100 – quite high for the publication’s standard. Solare’s success led to a tour of Europe with nine shows in Switzerland, Italy, Poland and the Czech Republic.

“Espresso Della Vita: Lunare” Tracklist:

1.    A Very Weird Beginning
2.    Upside Down
3.    Boo!
4.    Ghost Casino
5.    Mad Witches
6.    Sunflower Eyes
7.    The Root
8.    Dance of Hadassah
9.    Agbara
10.    Lunar Vortex
11.    Ethereal
12.    The Last Station (I a.m. Leaving)

Line Up:
Fábio Caldeira – Lead Vocal/Piano, Synths and Orchestrations
Guilherme Carvalho – Guitars/Vocal
Renato “Montanha” Somera – Bass/Vocal
Heitor Matos – Drums and Percussion/Vocal

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Just Reborn Unleash Emotionally Charged New Video for “Brain Fag”

Female-fronted symphonic metal act Just Reborn have released the official Lyric video for “Brain Fag”, the third single from their critically praised concept album Formae Mentis.

“Brain Fag” delves deep into the psychological torment of a mind unraveling under the weight of isolation, confusion, and emotional dissonance. The term fag in the title refers to an archaic and rarely used definition—a state of mental weariness or fog—completely unrelated to any modern or derogatory usage. Here, it’s used to underline a crisis of identity and clarity, a brutal internal conflict between darkness and the desperate human will to break free.

Just Reborn invites listeners into a harrowing descent and a battle for rebirth through haunting melodies, cinematic arrangements, and the raw power of frontwoman Monica Bisquadro.

Released after three years of intense creative exploration, Formae Mentis is a concept album that maps the twisted corridors of the human psyche. Blending symphonic metal with classical, medieval, progressive rock, blues, and lyrical opera, the album is a genre-defying triumph—a sonic mirror held up to the soul.

Stream the album here: orcd.co/formaementis

Order the CD: auralwebstore.com

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STYGIAN FAIR Unveils New Single “Abide Your Master” – First Glimpse Into Upcoming Album “The Hidden Realm” Out July 2025

Swedish metal outfit Stygian Fair return with a brand-new single titled “Abide Your Master”, now available on all digital platforms. The track offers a first taste of their forthcoming full-length album, “The Hidden Realm” slated for release via Rockshots Records.

With a strong discography that includes “Panta Rei” (2018), “Nadir” (2020), “Equilibrium” (2021) and the critically acclaimed “Aradia” (2023), Stygian Fair continue to carve out their own path, defying trends and embracing pure, emotionally resonant metal.

Abide Your Master” takes on the dangers of blind obedience — of abandoning your conscience to follow a demagogue without question. Heavy, urgent and unflinching, it asks what happens when we stop thinking for ourselves… and start worshipping the very force that’s leading us over the edge.

While details about “The Hidden Realm” remain under wraps, the album sees Stygian Fair pushing further than ever before — more direct, more melodic, and more accessible without losing the edge that defines them. They’ve sharpened both their sound and their message; the songs hit faster, dig deeper, and speak louder.

Lyrically, “The Hidden Realm” explores everything from political collapse and mass delusion to natural disaster, ancient mysteries, and inner reckoning. It’s a record about the worlds we ignore, the truths we tend to bury, and the consequences of silence.

For fans of Tad Morose, Memento Mori, and those who long for metal with both weight and heart, “Abide Your Master” is a compelling invitation into the world of Stygian Fair—a world where music is crafted with intention, passion, and no compromises.

We’re opening a door. Welcome inside.

LISTEN: “Abide Your Master”: https://lnk.to/AC8CVo


“The Hidden Realm” will be released on July 11th, 2025, via Rockshots Records.

ALBUM PRE-ORDER: https://rockshots.eu/PVKFrT2QFCWg6AF

Track Listing:
1. The Hidden Realm
2. Abide Your Master
3. Into The Well
4. Peel The Layers Off
5. What You’re Fighting For
6. All Of Us
7. Dawn
8. Meteor
9. Anthem Of The Lost
10. Rise From The Shadows
11. Ferwor Of Fools

All songs written by Andreas Stoltz, Emil Holmqvist, Per-Olov Jonsson and Anders Hedman.
Produced by Stygian Fair, recorded at Ballerina Studios in Umeå.
Mixed by Marcus Jidell and mastered by CJ Grimmark.

STYGIAN FAIR Line Up:

Andreas Stoltz: Vocals, Guitar
Emil Holmqvist: Guitar
Anders Hedman: Bass
P-O Jonsson: Drums

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ABOUT:
Stygian Fair is a band from a small town called Umeå in the north of Sweden. The band has existed for about nine years now and it all started when both P-O Jonsson and Emil Holmqvist decided to leave a band called ” Crave” to lay the foundations for Stygian Fair. Erik Andersson joined on bass and Andreas Stoltz on lead vocals and guitar. This first incarnation of the band never made a big mark recording or gig-wise… due to life’s crooked path.

In the autumn of 2016, Erik left the band, and a few weeks later, so did Andreas as well. Soon thereafter, the band gathered new momentum by welcoming Anders Hedman as the new powerhouse bass player. After a couple of auditions, Pontus Åkerlund became the new singer, and with this setting, the band recorded and launched an EP named “Into the Coven”. The band began playing live frequently at different local venues. At the end of August 2018, the band entered the studio again, and in October of the same year, came the debut “Panta Rei”. In January 202,0 came the sophomore album “Nadir” and in April 2021, “Equilibrium”.

In September 2021, Pontus Åkerlund decided to leave the band. A few weeks’ search for a new vocalist led to the return of Andreas Stoltz as lead vocalist and guitar player, after his years in Binary Creed and Hollow. In late 2022, Stygian Fair entered the studio once again to record ten new powerful songs with Stygian Fair’s trademark strong melodies. It is titled Aradia after the witch daughter of Diana, the goddess of the hunt and the moon.​

Now it’s time for a new chapter with a new album due in 2025 with Rockshots Records.

Neocracy releases video for “REVENGE” from album “WHO TO BLAME”

German band NEOCRACY releases last March a music video for the single “Revenge” from their last album “Who To Blame”.

About:
In the summer of 2020 Volker Pannek, Tim Pannek (father and son) and Franziska Stolze decided to record some songs just for themselves to pass the time of the pandemic in a meaningful way.
The three are connected through various band projects and have a lot of live experience.
Their goal was to create well structured songs with a high recognition value and to maintain the organic sound of the instruments.
A name for this project was found fast. NEOCRACY, a wordplay for new democracy.
NEOCRACY was a former project of Volker which has released two albums a few years earlier.

“The drummer for our album was the former drummer of the original band.
In the first place the songs were just written for ourselves because in the current times there should be no illusions about gaining fame or an income in the music business. But in the studio something wonderful happened. Everyone of the three musicians has put so much heart and personal emotions into the songs that they maybe should be presented to a larger audience. Either way we think that music only works through emotions and personal experiences.” Says the band.

Line-Up:
Volker Pannek – Guitar
Franziska Stolze – Vocals
Tim Pannek – Bass, Vocal

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SECRET RULE Unveils New Single / Music Video “Just A Sacrifice” – First Taste of Upcoming 10th Studio Album

Rockshots Records and Secret Rule are thrilled to announce the release of the band’s brand new single called “Just A Sacrifice” available on all digital platforms starting from May 2nd, and accompanied by a music video. The track offers the first glimpse into the band’s highly anticipated tenth studio album, due for release later this year.

“Just A Sacrifice” is a powerful anthem about the cost of staying true to oneself in a world that demands conformity. Blending heavy guitars, intense vocals, and a bold, wide-open chorus, the song captures both the emotional toll and the inner strength that come with resisting societal pressure.

“This song is about the price we pay for thinking freely, speaking our truth, and refusing to follow the crowd,” the band comments. “It’s deeply personal but also a quiet political statement.”

In recent weeks, Secret Rule completed an intense 15-date European tour alongside Temperance and Induction, showcasing their renewed energy and connection with audiences across the continent. The band is now preparing to take part in prestigious summer festivals including Masters of Rock (Czech Republic), Rock Imperium Festival (Spain), and Laurus Nobilis (Portugal).

Entering 2025 with a refreshed lineup and a renewed artistic vision, Secret Rule is ready to push their sound even further. The upcoming album promises a dynamic and immersive experience fusing the cinematic edge of Within Temptation’s recent work with the raw energy of Falling In Reverse.

“Just A Sacrifice” marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Secret Rule, one built on resilience, individuality, and a sound more powerful than ever.

Listen to the single (Spotify): https://lnk.to/H61jMl
Music Video: https://youtu.be/8yyd_1TLZAA

SUMMER FESTIVALS:
27.06.25 ES – Imperium Rock Festival
10-13.07.25 CZ – Masters of Rock
20.07.25 PT – Laurus Nobilis

​ANGELA DI VINCENZO: Vocals
​ANDY ‘MENARIO’ MENARINI: Guitar
​SOFIA BASILI: Bass
​ANDREA MIAZZETTO: Drums

More info:
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Website: https://www.secretrule.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secretruleband
Instagram: https://instagram.com/secret_rule_official

ABOUT SECRET RULE:

Formed in 2014 by vocalist Angela Di Vincenzo and guitarist/producer Andy Menario, Secret Rule has emerged as a powerhouse in the symphonic modern metal scene. Now joined by Andrea Miazzetto (drums) and Sofia Basili (bass), the band seamlessly blends crushing metal riffs, cinematic symphonic layers, and cutting-edge electronic elements, all elevated by Angela’s commanding and emotive vocals. Hailing from Italy, Secret Rule has attracted audiences worldwide with their unique sound and high-energy performances.

With nine studio albums, the band has continually pushed the boundaries of the genre, crafting richly layered compositions and thought-provoking lyrics. Their dedication to musical innovation has earned them a global following and a reputation as trailblazers in modern metal.

Career Highlights:

Extensive TouringSecret Rule has performed in over 20 countrie, sharing the stage with renowned acts like Delain, Serenity, Visions of Atlantis, Rage, Xandria, Kobra and the Lotus and Semblant. They have also delivered electrifying performances at major festivals such as Barcia Metal Fest, Metal Fest Event – Femme, Camorock Festival, Rock Castle Open Air, Rock Fest Prague and Festo Die Hydra.

Critically Acclaimed Discography – Albums like “The Key to the World” (2017), “Against” (2020), and “The Resilient” (2022) have garnered widespread praise for their innovative soundscapes and polished production. In May 2019, “The 7 Endless” was ranked 20th among the best imported albums in Japan’s esteemed BURRN! Magazine.

Streaming & Video Success – With millions of streams across Spotify, YouTube, and digital platforms, Secret Rule’s music continues to reach a growing global audience. Their hit “The Song of the Universe” has amassed over 2 million views, highlighting their international appeal.

High-Profile CollaborationsSecret Rule has worked with iconic musicians from Within Temptation, Sonata Arctica, Delain and Firewind, further cementing their status as a dynamic force in the genre.

Chart Success – Their singles have hit the Top 10 on iTunes rock/metal/all-genre charts in Finland, Japan, Italy, Canada, and Norway.

Groove Death Metal Force Brinicle Joins Forces with Wormholedeath

Wormholedeath is proud to announce the signing of the Colombian Groove Death Metal act Brinicle for the release of their album Perceptions of Reality.

Hailing from Bogotá, Colombia, Brinicle merges the raw power of Groove and Death Metal with world music influences, creating a dynamic and thought-provoking sonic experience. Their lyrics, deeply inspired by literature and philosophy, elevate their music beyond mere aggression—offering listeners a journey through introspection and existential reflection.

Brinicle’s rhythmic foundation is built on groove-driven intensity and crushing death metal ferocity, while their melodies and harmonies—woven through guitars, vocals, and intricate instrumentation—flow seamlessly, shaped by the diverse musical backgrounds of each member. This fusion results in a sound that is more than just the sum of its parts—a visceral and cerebral experience that challenges the listener to think, feel, and awaken

Perceptions of Reality is an auditory exploration of consciousness, blending Groove and Technical Death Metal with world music and each member’s distinctive artistic vision. Built through a fully collaborative process, the album delivers a raw yet melodic balance, seamlessly shifting between pummeling intensity and expressive harmonies.

Thematically, Perceptions of Reality is an invitation to reflect on the fleeting nature of existence, a concept woven through philosophical musings, personal experiences, and intricate storytelling. Each track serves as a mirror, challenging the listener to question, explore, and embrace their reality.

With this release, Brinicle not only marks a new chapter in their artistic evolution but also cements their place as an innovative force in modern metal, pushing genre boundaries while staying true to their underground roots

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MANILA HEMP Celebrate New “Oblivion” EP Release with New Single/Video ‘Bright Door’

MANILA HEMP, the renown Italian alternative rock band, released “Oblivion”, their new EP available on all digital platforms through Volcano Records & Promotion. Featuring six intense and inspired tracks, Oblivion is a psychedelic journey through rock, alternative, electronic, and post-grunge sounds, exploring themes of loss, rebirth, and the discovery of new inner dimensions.


“Time loses its color. It becomes oblique light, the sound of a world that breaks down. And you see new stars, unknown maps, dimensions without borders. Every loss is a passage and every passage is an oblivion, and a new beginning.” – Manila Hemp

Alongside the release of Oblivion, the band unveils the official video for ‘Bright Door’, a song that symbolizes the passage towards new awareness and a transformative experience. The video, now available on YouTube, brings to life the powerful and evocative imagery of the song’s inner journey. Oblivion marks a new chapter in Manila Hemp’s musical evolution, offering a mature and deeply emotional work that captivates listeners and transports them into a soundscape suspended between dream and reality.

Listen to Oblivion now on Spotify, Apple Music and all major digital platforms.

Also watch/listen to
‘Oblivion’: https://youtu.be/Z4NbyG-te54
‘Trying To Forget’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xayqf9Zm2Cw

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Finnish metal band Pohjoisen Soturit released their third album N

The Finnish metal band Pohjoisen Soturit, formed in 2004, released their third studio album N on May 2nd 2025 via Inverse Records

LISTEN to N album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/pohjoisen-soturit-n

Biography:

Finnish metal quartet Pohjoisen Soturit have been delivering their own unique twist of heavy-metal for over twenty years, blending thunderous riffs, industrial driving beats and the rumble of death metal vocals, following in the footsteps of Scandinavian giants such as Moonsorrow, Korpiklaani and Finntroll. In the beginning there were two sons; brothers Anssi and Ossi Leinonen, who in 2004 formed the band off the back of their childhood passion for Metallica, Pantera, Cradle of Filth, Dimmu Borgir and Moonsorrow. The bands name was taken from Moonsorrow’s song “Taistelu Pohjolasta”. Immediately in the founding year, bassist Teemu Hynynen joined the ranks, and the first original songs started to emerge, amongst various covers like ‘Smoke on the Water’. Originality was their drive, and covers were just the stepping stone.

The following year in 2005, Riku-Pekka Savolainen joined as second guitarist, and the first demo entitled “Verisuot” was born, recorded at the Lapinlahti, Purkki-Studio. Anssi’s early day vocals delivered a low and monotonous roar, lending more to the sounds and ferocity than the words themselves. The following the demo for “Kertalaaki” was also created. With the first two demos, no one really knew where the bands sound came from, or yet what it was to develop into, stitching together distorted guitars, powerful vocals and the drive of the double bass drum.

In 2005-2006, the bands’ first shows were performed. School parties, bar gigs, any stage they could take to, with their main drawback being that Anssi was the only adult in the whole gang.

In 2008, the debut EP named “Pohjoistuuli” was recorded at Kujalandia studio in Lahti, southern Finland.

During the years of 2009-2013 the crew underwent lineup changes, all the while recording 2011’s ‘Naimahauta’ EP at Make Saaranen‘s studio.

Make Saaranen came to lead guitar and 2016 band released first full album ”Oksat pois ja osa latvuksista…” via Inverse Records.

After few quiet year band activates again 2019. Make Saaranen leaves the band and Juuso Tujunen jumps in with keyboard. 2020 ”Halaus” music video was released and full ”Halaus” album born in 2022. Band played also their first gig outside of Finland at Camden Underworld in London.

2024 There was a five show tour in Bulgaria with Blax and Arallu. Sami Kokkonen leaves and Jussi Ruotsalainen came back as bass player.

2025 New album ”N” is coming. Two singles, ”Kuiskaus” and “Tolokun Musta” were released from the album.

Line-up:
Guitar & vocals – Anssi Leinonen
Drums – Ossi Leinonen
Bass – Jussi Ruotsalainen
Guitar – Ville Normi
Keyboards – Juuso Tujunen

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