Author: Crix

Melodic Death Doom SHORES OF NULL Unleash New Album “Homesick” and Video “The Numbing Void” ft. Natalie Koskinen (Shape of Despair), Shaun MacGowan (My Dying Bride)

Italy’s melodic death-doom masters Shores Of Null are proud to announce the release of their highly anticipated new full-length album, “Homesick”  via Dusktone. Accompanying the album’s arrival is the release of a brand-new video for “The Numbing Void,” one of the album’s most emotionally devastating and sonically expansive tracks.
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Following the acclaimed “The Loss Of Beauty” (2023), extensive touring with Swallow The Sun, Draconian, and Avatarium, and appearances at major festivals including Hellfest and 70000 Tons of Metal, Shores Of Null return with what may be their most mature, immersive, and emotionally resonant work yet.
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Comprised of ten meticulously crafted songs, “Homesick” explores themes of nostalgia, loss, belonging, trauma, mortality, and the complicated relationship we have with the people, places, and memories that shape us. Produced by Marco “Cinghio” Mastrobuono, the album balances crushing heaviness with soaring melodies, blending the band’s signature mixture of doom metal, gothic melancholy, atmospheric darkness, and melodic death metal into a cohesive and deeply moving listening experience.
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​“Homesick is probably the most honest representation of who Shores Of Null are today. Behind this record lies a meticulous amount of writing, rewriting, and pre-production work, to the point that entire sections and arrangements were completely reworked whenever we felt the songs demanded it. At its core lies the idea of home as something deeply ambiguous: a place of comfort and belonging, but also of fear, pain, and memories we can never fully leave behind. The album explores that tension between attraction and repulsion, nostalgia and trauma, asking what home really means when it can be both a sanctuary and a curse. Musically, it may be our heaviest record in places, but it also contains some of the strongest melodies we’ve ever written.” adds Davide Straccione (vocals).
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The album features special guest appearances from Natalie Koskinen (Shape Of Despair) on “The Numbing Void” and Shaun MacGowan (My Dying Bride), whose violin performances enrich several tracks with additional depth and melancholy.​
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To mark the album’s release, Shores Of Null have unveiled a new video for “The Numbing Void,” a standout composition that perfectly embodies the emotional depth and dynamic contrasts of “Homesick”.
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The video features behind-the-scenes footage filmed during the album sessions, including appearances by special guests Natalie Koskinen (Shape Of Despair) and Shaun MacGowan (My Dying Bride), offering fans a rare glimpse into the creative process behind one of the album’s most powerful tracks.
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Musically, “The Numbing Void” ventures deep into death-doom territory while opening into sweeping melodic passages and haunting atmospheres. The song features guest vocals from Koskinen and evocative violin performances from MacGowan, creating one of the most immersive moments on the album.
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​“The Numbing Void features guest vocals by Natalie Koskinen of Shape Of Despair and, in many ways, feels like a spiritual successor to Beyond The Shores. Lyrically, it explores grief, mortality, and the helplessness that often follows the loss of someone close to us, along with the regret that so often comes with realizing there was never as much time as we thought there would be,” adds Straccione.​
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The collaboration further highlights the album’s emotional scope and the band’s commitment to expanding their sonic palette without losing sight of the melancholy heaviness that defines their sound.

“The Numbing Void” is out now, and this video is a little different from the others. It’s made of fragments of our life as a band over the past year: the long days in the studio, the time spent with Shaun MacGowan and Natalie Koskinen, the endless drives through the snow, the incredible places we’ve been lucky enough to see, the tours, the festivals, the crowds. It’s our way of summing up what making Homesick has meant to us, and we wanted to share it with you on the day the album comes out. Because, in the end, none of this would exist without the people who listen, who travel, who show up. We hope you like it. Thank you, truly,” adds the band.

Watch and listen to the video for “The Numbing Void” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06vGiJeYnOg​

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Formed in Rome in 2013, Shores Of Null was born from the longtime friendship between vocalist Davide Straccione and guitarist Gabriele Giaccari, whose shared admiration for gothic and doom metal took shape after years of touring together in separate bands. What began as an idea discussed on the road evolved into one of Italy’s most distinctive and emotionally resonant metal acts. Blending influences from Iron Maiden, Sentenced, Enslaved, Amorphis, and Insomnium with elements of doom, gothic, melodic death, and atmospheric metal, the band has steadily carved out a sound that is unmistakably their own.
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​“I think our evolution has been less about changing direction and more about refining and focusing our sound with every release. Today, I feel Shores Of Null has a much clearer voice than we did at the beginning. We are trying to express a sound that feels genuinely ours,” says Straccione.
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Over the years, Shores Of Null has earned a reputation as one of the leading names in modern melodic death-doom, seamlessly fusing crushing heaviness, gothic melancholy, atmospheric textures, and deeply emotive songwriting. Since their formation, the band has released a succession of critically acclaimed records including “Quiescence”, “Black Drapes For Tomorrow”, “Beyond The Shores (On Death And Dying),” and “The Loss Of Beauty,” while building a devoted international following through extensive touring and acclaimed festival appearances across Europe and beyond.
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With “Homesick”, Shores Of Null reach a new creative peak. Rich in atmosphere, melody, and emotional depth, the album stands as the band’s most refined and immersive work to date, further solidifying their place at the forefront of the melodic death-doom genre while continuing to push their artistic boundaries forward
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​Recommended for fans of Paradise Lost, Amorphis, Swallow the Sun, Katatonia, and Borknagar, “Homesick” is available for pre-order (Vinyl, CD, Digital) at the following links:

​https://www.dusktone.org/​

​https://dusktone.bandcamp.com/album/homesick​

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/album/2yPEq9ayMc20XY1ntdweKs​

Tour Dates:​
15.10 • BG • Sofia, Joy Station w/ Swallow The Sun
16.10 • GR • Athens, Temple — RELEASE DAY headlining show
21.10 • RO • Bucharest, Quantic w/ Swallow The Sun
22.10 • RO • Cluj-Napoca, Machines
23.10 • RO • Timisoara, Nemesis Art Club
24.10 • HU • Budapest, Robo
25.10 • SI • Ljubljana, Menza Pri Koritu w/ Crawling Chaos
21.11 • IT • Trezzo Sull’Adda, Live Club w/ Messa
26.11 • DE • Düsseldorf, The Pitcher w/ Décembre Noir
27.11 • DE • Frankfurt, Elfer w/ Décembre Noir
28.11 • DE • Erfurt, Birth Of Death Festival w/ Décembre Noir
05.12 • MT • Zebbug, The Conjuring Fest w/ Ponte del Diavolo, Weeping Silence, Submasq
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19.02 • IT • Rome, Traffic Club – “Homesick” official release party – info​
25.03 • NO • Oslo, Inferno Metal Festival w/ Kampfar, MGLA and more

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Track Listing:​
1. Allies Before Defeat – 4:35
2. Two Mountains – 4:34
3. Bleed to Life – 4:09
4. Homesick – 5:31
5. Son of the Tide – 4:18
6. Dreaming of a Scar – 5:08
7. Society Is the Murderer – 4:30
8. The Numbing Void – 6:18
9. Another Breath – 3:52
10. Disappear – 4:33
Album Length: 47:32

Album and Live Band Line-up:​
Davide Straccione – Vocals
Gabriele Giaccari – Guitars
Raffaele Colace – Guitars
Matteo Capozucca – Bass
Emiliano Cantiano – Drums

For more info:

​https://www.shoresofnull.com/​

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

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

About:

Formed in Rome in 2013, Shores of Null emerged from a shared passion for gothic and doom music between longtime friends Davide Straccione (vocals) and Gabriele Giaccari (guitars), who had previously toured together in separate bands before laying the foundations for what would become Shores of Null. Rounded out by Raffaele Colace (guitars), Matteo Capozucca (bass) and Emiliano Cantiano (drums), the band has steadily built a reputation as one of Italy’s most distinctive metal acts through acclaimed releases including “Quiescence,” “Black Drapes For Tomorrow,” “Beyond The Shores (On Death And Dying)” and “The Loss Of Beauty.”
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Known for combining blackened aggression, gothic melancholy, death-doom weight, and soaring melody, Shores of Null have shared stages with acts such as Swallow The Sun, Draconian, and Avatarium, while appearing at major festivals including Hellfest, Rock Imperium, and 70000 Tons of Metal.

Countless Goodbyes Video Interview

Countless Goodbyes have reached a significant milestone: 15 years as a band. To mark the occasion, they have released a new re-recording of the track “Innocent,” originally from 2011. The decision to re-release this song stems from the love their fans have for it, the fact that it has not been played live for years, yet is consistently requested by the audience, speaks volumes.
Ahead of their celebratory show in Pori, drummer and founding member Andres and vocalist Onni sat down with The Offering to look back on the most meaningful moments of these past 15 years, discuss how their songwriting has evolved over time, share their future plans, and much more.

https://www.countlessgoodbyes.com

WARHAMMER UNLEASH NEW ALBUM “ALGOS”

Greek black/death metal force WARHAMMER have officially released their highly anticipated fourth studio album, “ALGOS,” available now on Spotify and digital streaming platforms.

Emerging from three years of writing, preparation and creative development, “ALGOS” represents a deeply personal chapter in the band’s fourteen-year history. Across eleven tracks, WARHAMMER explore the nature of human suffering, drawing from the individual experiences, emotions and internal struggles of the musicians involved in its creation.

The album’s title comes from the Greek word «Άλγος», meaning pain, a concept that lies at the heart of the record’s thematic identity.

THE PAIN BEHIND “ALGOS”

For WARHAMMER frontman Hercules Giotis, the album carries a significance that extends far beyond music.

In a personal statement shared on October 15, 2026, one day before the album’s release, Giotis reflected on his emotional connection with the band and the role music has played throughout his life.

«“WARHAMMER are everything I cannot express or describe in words. They go beyond art. I could say they are a way of life. They are my life.”

Hercules Giotis, WARHAMMER»

Since forming in Athens in 2012, WARHAMMER have served as a creative outlet for the emotions, experiences and memories of the musicians who have contributed to the band’s journey.

With “ALGOS,” that relationship between personal experience and artistic expression becomes particularly prominent.

Giotis describes the album as the product of a challenging period, during which the band members brought their individual struggles and emotional experiences into the songwriting process.

«“When we were writing the album, each of us had our own concerns and inner pain, and I think that, ultimately, this is reflected in the record. After all, ALGOS is synonymous with pain, and that is exactly what the album deals with: pain and the different forms a human being experiences.”

Hercules Giotis, WARHAMMER»

Rather than focusing on one specific event or narrative, the album approaches suffering as a complex and deeply human experience, allowing the music to communicate emotions that cannot always be expressed through words.

AN EVOLVING BLACK/DEATH METAL IDENTITY

Musically, “ALGOS” builds upon the foundations established throughout WARHAMMER’s previous releases while expanding their sonic identity.

The album combines ferocious guitar work, extreme vocals, relentless aggression and dark atmospheric arrangements with an increasingly experimental approach to composition.

Among its most distinctive musical elements is the prominent use of saxophone, introducing an unconventional dimension to the band’s aggressive black/death metal framework.

These contrasting musical elements reinforce the emotional intensity of the record, creating a sound that moves between uncompromising brutality and atmospheric expression.

The band’s influences remain firmly connected to the extreme metal tradition, appealing to listeners of Behemoth, Belphegor and Watain, while WARHAMMER continue to establish their own artistic direction.

THREE SINGLES LEADING TO “ALGOS”

Before unveiling the complete album, WARHAMMER introduced its musical direction through three singles.

“Surpassing,” “Tailspin” and “Hermitage” offered listeners an early insight into the record’s sound, combining the band’s established intensity with its developing approach to atmosphere and instrumentation.

The final single, “Hermitage,” arrived on September 25, 2026, accompanied by an official music video.

Driven by aggression and emotional tension, the track provided the final preview of “ALGOS,” setting the stage for the full eleven-track release.

With the album now available in its entirety, listeners can experience the broader musical and emotional journey behind these compositions.

RECORDED AT HERTZ STUDIOS IN POLAND

“ALGOS” was produced, recorded, mixed and mastered at Hertz Studios in Poland, internationally recognized for its work with influential extreme metal acts including Behemoth, Vader and Decapitated.

The production highlights the band’s uncompromising musical approach while allowing the expanded instrumentation, atmospheric arrangements and emotional intensity of the compositions to emerge.

The result is a record that connects WARHAMMER’s established extreme metal identity with a more personal and exploratory creative direction.

FOURTEEN YEARS OF DEDICATION

Since their formation in 2012, WARHAMMER have developed from their early thrash and death metal influences into a black/death metal band with an established international presence.

Their journey has included three previous studio albums, extensive European touring and performances across Central and South America, alongside acts such as Batushka, Belphegor, Diabolical and Gaerea.

Their previous full-length release, “Ashes and Cinders” (2021), marked an important step in this musical transformation.

Five years later, “ALGOS” continues that evolution.

For Giotis, however, the album represents something even more personal: fourteen years of dedication, sacrifice, passion and shared experiences, shaped by everyone who has been part of WARHAMMER throughout their history.

As the band enters its next chapter, “ALGOS” stands as a reflection of that journey and the belief that even the most difficult emotions can become a source of artistic creation.

“ALGOS” LIVE ALBUM PRESENTATION

WARHAMMER will celebrate their new album with a special live presentation on December 11, 2026, at Black Temple in Athens, Greece.

The evening will feature Hope Behind the Hills and Noxulifer, alongside a tribute to Greek black metal band Human Serpent.

The performance will bring material from “ALGOS” to the stage alongside songs from the band’s previous releases.

STREAM “ALGOS” NOW

Full Album on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/album/3xYySvtRZ6AoNdx9cyXa2g

“Hermitage”, Official Music Video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vEnI9URKznY

OFFICIAL TRACKLIST

  1. Ivy
  2. Task
  3. Refutation
  4. Smithereens
  5. Tailspin
  6. Surrogacy
  7. Algos
  8. Hermitage
  9. Death Rattle
  10. Chimera
  11. Suppressing

Official Website: https://warhammerband.com/home/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/19Fz7sUTEv/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warhammer_gr

Spartan change sides: “Alcibiades” is chapter two of the Peloponnesian War EP

Dutch melodic death metal quintet Spartan released “Alcibiades” on October 16, 2026, the second chapter of their five-track concept EP on the Peloponnesian War, and the story of the general who won the war for both sides.

Athens raised him. Sparta welcomed him. Persia took him in. Alcibiades was the most gifted commander of his generation and the most reliable traitor in Greek history, a man who turned the tide of a twenty-seven-year war by changing which side he was on, twice, and who was never loyal to anything but his own name.

Spartan give him a chorus that crowns him: maestro of betrayal.

Where “Critias” opened the EP with the tyrant who reopened the war, “Alcibiades” is the song about who decided how it ended. Twin-guitar leads and power metal melody carry harsh vocals over a rhythm section built for momentum, and in the song’s final turn the music drops away for the man himself:

“They call me traitor, but I have always been loyal to myself. I have shaped cities and bent kings to my will. Let them curse my name, if only they remember it. For I will outlive them all.”

The track was recorded with the same team behind the band’s acclaimed 2022 album Of Kings and Gods: drums engineered by Jakob Herrmann at Top Floor Studios in Gothenburg, Sweden, mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios, Denmark.

“Alcibiades” is the second of five singles, each spotlighting a different figure who shaped the outcome of the Peloponnesian War, and each arriving with its own dedicated artwork. Three remain: Socrates, Lysander and Cyrus. In the band’s telling, the war’s closing chapters ended the golden age of Greece and paved the way for the rise of Alexander the Great.

▶ STREAM “ALCIBIADES”: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3RTXggyhvFSANfjP7lfkcw

Spartan forge melodic death metal and power metal into an epic tribute to ancient Greece.

Since their debut EP For Glory (2009) and the album The Fall of Olympus (2015), featuring guest vocals by Sakis Tolis of Rotting Christ, they have shared stages with Marduk, Septic Flesh, Moonspell, Negură Bunget and Rotting Christ across Europe.

Their latest album Of Kings and Gods (Pest Records, January 14, 2022), recorded at Top Floor Studios and mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen, earned critical praise, including 85/100 from Lords of Metal and Zware Metalen.

The band is:

  • Jeff: Vocals
  • Pieter: Rhythm Guitar
  • Nick: Lead Guitar
  • Mike: Bass
  • Frank: Drums

In phalanx formation they advance, and The Peloponnesian War is their next campaign.

Finnish death metal band Morbid Intent’s debut EP “Marionettes” is out now

The Finnish classic Gothenburg-style melodic death metal band Morbid Intent released their debut EP Marionettes on October 16th via Inverse Records. 

Musically, the band continues along the path laid out by their previous singles Ashen Veil and Vitriol Shards: “Marionettes” brings together the relentless drive of modern extreme metal and the melodic death metal sound of the Gothenburg scene. Expect blistering blast beats and aggressive guitar riffs in full force!

Thematically the EP’s tracks explore the effects of oppression, manipulation, hatred, and toxic communication on the human psyche.

LISTEN to Marionettes on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/morbid-intent-ep

BIOGRAPHY:

Morbid Intent is an upcoming melodic death metal act formed in Oulu, Finland. Looking to take the scene by storm, Morbid Intent will release their debut EP “Marionettes” in 2026. The main inspiration for the band is the classic Göteborg-style melodic death metal mixed with a splash of modern extreme metal aggression. Fast blast beats, crushing riffs, and haunting melodies are to be expected.

The band members have experience playing in bands such as Mors Subita, Electric Deathbeat, Swansong, Se, Josta Ei Puhuta.

“Marionettes” will crush you, set you on fire, hit you like a truck, set you on fire again, and leave you wanting for more. This is a band and a debut that you will not want to miss.

WATCH Vitriol Shards music video: https://youtu.be/i5AJooBpMYY
WATCH Ashen Veil music video: https://youtu.be/lAWiPltZJ-M

Line-up:
Vocals & Synths: Juha Väyrynen
Guitar: Juho Näppä
Guitar: Mikko Lavander
Bass: Janne Karjalainen
Drums: Jimi Myöhänen


https://www.facebook.com/morbidintentband
https://www.instagram.com/morbidintentband
https://morbidintent.bandcamp.com

German Extreme Metal Stalwart Aegror Signs With Wormholedeath

Wormholedeath is proud to announce the signing of German extreme metal band Aegror, marking the upcoming re-issue of their critically acclaimed album Reign of Disease, due January 8th, 2027.

Originally released independently in 2025 following an eight-year hiatus, Reign of Disease was intended to be Aegror’s final statement. Instead, the album’s overwhelming international critical response, chart placements, and fan reception transformed a planned farewell into a major career rebirth.

Official Band Statement:
“We are extremely proud to announce that Aegror has signed with Wormholedeath Records. After the unexpected success of Reign of Disease and everything that followed, this feels like another major turning point in our journey.

What started as an album we believed might be our final statement has literally brought Aegror back from the dead. The Plaguebreeder clearly wasn’t finished with us — and now the story continues on a much larger scale.
Joining forces with Wormholedeath Records is an exciting step forward. Their international reach, experience, and passion for extreme music make them the perfect partner to help bring Aegror and the Universe of the Plaguebreeder to an even wider audience.

We are grateful for everyone who believed in us, supported Reign of Disease, and helped keep Aegror alive during the years of silence. This is not the end of the story. It is the beginning of a new chapter.
The Plaguebreeder walks among us. And Aegror is back.” — Aegror

Reign of Disease

Rooted in Aegror’s long-running Plaguebreeder Universe, Reign of Disease tells the story of an interdimensional entity whose influence spreads through disease, fear, and psychological decay. Rather than presenting horror as simple fantasy, the album explores how control, paranoia, and the collapse of human systems can transform both individuals and societies, weaving narrative and atmosphere into a world where corruption is rooted as much in the human mind as in the body.

Musically, the album expands Aegror’s sound beyond the boundaries of traditional extreme metal. Relentless aggression collides with haunting melodies, progressive songwriting, and expansive atmospheric passages; crushing riffs and ferocious blast beats are balanced by moments of melancholy and tension, allowing the record to move between overwhelming violence and eerie introspection without losing its identity. Each song serves the larger narrative while standing on its own as a carefully constructed piece of extreme metal.

Aegror is an extreme metal band from Kerken, Germany, founded in 2009.
The name is derived from the Latin word for “disease.”
Aegror is a conceptual artistic project combining music, storytelling, and visual identity into a dark, immersive universe.

Their sound blends atmospheric black metal with progressive and melodic elements, exploring themes of disease, psychological extremities, and real-world crises. At the center of this concept stands the Plaguebreeder — an interdimensional entity attempting to enter the human world, brought to life both in the lyrics and on stage, turning live performances into intense, narrative-driven experiences.
Since their debut, De Morbis (2010), Aegror has continuously evolved its sound and storytelling. Forgotten Tales (2013) and Dead Man’s Diary (2017) further refined their progressive direction and conceptual depth.

After lineup changes, founding vocalist Narthaas and guitarist Abyssus continued as the band’s creative core. Their third studio album, Reign of Disease, marks a new milestone. The album received critical acclaim and achieved international chart placements, highlighting the band’s growing presence beyond the European underground. Aegror continues to push its vision forward.

Official Homepage: www.aegror.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/aegror
Facebook: www.facebook.com/aegrorofficial
YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/Aegrorofficial
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@aegror.official
Bandcamp: aegror.bandcamp.com
Linktree: linktr.ee/aegror

Be Fading Fast released new album

Czech Death Metal band Be Fading Fast released their new album «Phobophobia». The release was recorded in “Shaark Studios” and mixed/mastered by Pavel Hlavica.
Formed in 2006 by former “Deflorace” members in the Czech Republic, Be Fading Fast delivers a crushing blend of old school death metal, thrash, and hardcore intensity. Built around vocalist Masters, guitarists Dodi and Phill, and drummer Smetak, the band established their relentless style across their debut album “Victims” (2008) and “Global Attack” (2011). Despite lineup shifts, hiatuses, and injuries, the group’s core resilience remained unbroken. Following years of dedicated songwriting, Be Fading Fast returned to Bzenec’s legendary Shaark Studio to forge their long-awaited third full-length album, “Phobophobia” (2026) – a ferocious digital release that reaffirms their enduring, uncompromising presence in the underground metal scene.

Dystopian gothic rock duo ORDER releases the single and video “Into The Silence,” a reminder that you are not alone

ORDER, a dystopian gothic rock power duo that released earlier this year the singles “Terminal Phase” and “Digital Tear,” continues its exploration of grand, sweeping sounds with a new release. The single “Into The Silence” embraces the listener with both power and comfort, following the path established by the band—a path where dark tones, electronic textures, and hauntingly beautiful melodies exist in perfect balance.

“Like most of ORDER’s songs, this track grapples with big questions. Sometimes it’s difficult to even recognize your own emotions, let alone put them into words. When your thoughts go in circles and your mind retreats deeper into a dark place, finding a way out can be a struggle.
Sometimes, your own strength or capacity isn’t enough to process things alone. One of the hardest things to do is to admit your own vulnerability and give yourself permission to need help. There is nothing shameful about that—quite the opposite,” says Daniel Tähkä.

From the very beginning, the duo—comprising Daniel Tähkä and Saku Solin (known, among other projects, for his work with Turmion Kätilöt)—has infused their music with vivid imagery and cinematic elements. “Into The Silence” is accompanied by an official music video, written, filmed, edited, directed, and produced by the duo themselves.

“When we were thinking about the music video for ‘Into The Silence,’ Daniel threw out a bold idea: why didn’t we make the video ourselves? We were also intrigued by the thought of extending our creative work beyond just music and into the visual realm. It took a lot of hard work and effort—as all great things do—but the end result speaks for itself,” says Solin.

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The Finnish death metal band Erase This Earth released their concept EP ‘Horrors Unearthed’

The Finnish death metal band Erase This Earth released a new EP ‘Horrors Unearthed’ on October 15th 2026 via Inverse Records.

LISTEN to the EP on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/erase-this-earth-horrors

The band comments:
“With the world going into full mayhem, the guitarist Mikko got an inspiration from the darkness and the endless sinkhole of despair. This led to three compositions that the vocalist Heikki appended into a story fulfilling the development from seeds of doom into full flourish. Originally this three-piece composition wasn’t meant to be heard out loud but with support from the band, it saw daylight in another studio session strengthened by the full band.”

Biography: 

Erase This Earth is a death metal group from Tampere, Finland est. 2017. The band was born when the guitarist and primary songwriter Mikko Niskanen invited mutual long-time friends Heikki Mäki (vocals) and Antti Ohtonen (guitar), and decided to form a band as an outlet for their heavier riff ideas. Following some years of playing more casually and getting a full-time drummer Matias Rokio onboard, a proper production was started at 2021 with the release of debut single ‘In Their Name’. Right after their first release, ETE played their first gig and completed the lineup with Janne Pihlajaniemi (bass). The band’s first EP ‘Signs’ was released in the spring of 2022 and was followed with a single release ‘Out of Time’ that has enjoyed some attention even internationally.

Musically, Erase This Earth combines the elements of melodic death metal with a hint of tech and progressive styles that mirror the main composers’ personal preferences and musical backgrounds. This keeps the discography fairly diverse with songs ranging from straight warp-speed barrages to more progressive works such as ‘Signs’.

Line-up:

Mikko Niskanen: Guitars

Heikki Mäki: Vocals

Antti Ohtonen: Guitars

Matias Rokio: Drums

Janne Pihlajaniemi: Bass

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/erasethisearth

https://www.instagram.com/erasethisearthband

https://erasethisearth.bandcamp.com

Seventh Wonder announce new album “VII” set for release on January 29, 2027, via Frontiers Music Srl

Swedish progressive metal masters Seventh Wonder are proud to announce the release of their highly anticipated new studio album, titled “VII” and scheduled for January 29, 2027, via Frontiers Music Srl.

To give a taste of the new record, the band unveiled the single “Memories”, along with an official video, available below.

Bassist Andreas Blomqvist commented: “This was oddly enough one of the last, if not the last song we wrote for the album. We were sweating a bit in that we didn’t feel we had the best song to launch the new band with. Then Kyrt did his magic and brought what would become “Memories” to the studio. Mattias wrote the vocals and also took lead on writing the lyrics and we finished them off together. We feel this is the perfect song to showcase what Seventh Wonder of 2026/2027 sounds like and we really hope you like it too!”

Watch the official video for “Memories” HERE

Pre-Order “VII” HERE

With “VII”, Seventh Wonder return with one of the most inspired and accomplished albums of their career, reaffirming their position at the very top of the European progressive metal scene. The album marks the beginning of a new era for the band, introducing vocalist Mattias Olofsson following the departure of Tommy Karevik.

Far from simply filling a role, Mattias has seamlessly integrated into the Seventh Wonder sound, bringing his own personality and vocal character while fitting perfectly into the band’s musical identity. The partnership works exceptionally well, as demonstrated by the powerful and emotionally charged “Memories”.

Andreas Blomqvist explained: “It was a daunting task to go out and find a new singer, as well as figure out who we were after the silence since “The Testament”. I believe we managed to get all the diversity that we could in there in terms of atmospheres and vibes, but certainly not deviating from the well-known formula of what has become the cornerstone of our unique sound”. 

“A new singer is a new face of the band which we hope will reinvigorate the listeners and bring something new and exciting to the table. At the same time long-time fans will probably feel right at home in the sonic landscape of solos, odd time signatures and instrumental endeavors that they’ll be expecting”, he added. “We are thrilled to finally get to share our seventh studio album with you all, and hope you enjoy “VII” as much as we do!”

Musically, “VII” is a remarkable display of songwriting maturity and sophistication. Intricate arrangements, carefully crafted details, stunning musicianship and an extraordinary sense of melody come together to create a record that feels both ambitious and remarkably natural.

That confidence is rooted in more than two decades of musical evolution. Formed in 2000 by bassist Andreas Blomqvist, guitarist Johan Liefvendahl and drummer Johnny Sandin, with keyboardist Andreas “Kyrt” Söderin joining shortly afterwards, Seventh Wonder began establishing their distinctive approach to progressive metal with their 2005 debut, “Become”.

The arrival of Tommy Karevik that same year ushered in a defining period for the band. “Waiting In The Wings” followed in 2006, before “Mercy Falls” (2008) and “The Great Escape” (2010) further established Seventh Wonder as one of the standout names in modern progressive metal. Following the departure of founding drummer Johnny Sandin, Stefan Norgren joined the line-up, appearing on the live release “Welcome To Atlanta” (2016) and subsequent studio albums “Tiara” (2018) and “The Testament” (2022).

When Karevik departed following the touring cycle for “The Testament”, Seventh Wonder once again found themselves at a turning point. Rather than simply continuing where they had left off, the band used that transition as an opportunity to reassess their identity and look towards the future. The arrival of Mattias Olofsson provided the missing piece, opening the door to the next phase of their story.

That journey can be heard throughout “VII”, where Seventh Wonder now showcase a level of maturity and confidence that can only come from a band fully aware of its identity and capabilities.

“VII” is the sound of Seventh Wonder at the top of their form: ambitious, melodic, technically brilliant and deeply inspired. With this album, the band not only opens an exciting new chapter, but once again confirms its place among the true leaders of the European progressive metal movement.

“VII” Tracklist:

1.    Memories
2.    Riverside
3.    The Villain And The Whisper
4.    Evermore
5.    Cry Wolf
6.    The Storm
7.    Silver Lining
8.    Echoes
9.    Ad Infinitum

Line Up:
Johan Liefvendahl – guitar
Andreas Blomqvist – bass
Mattias Olofsson – vocals
Andreas Söderin – keyboard
Stefan Norgren – drums

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