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SVNTH Unleashes Unconventional Metal Versatility with New Album “Pink Noise Youth” + EU Tour Dates

Meshing styles like post-metal, gothic/doom, punk, post-hardcore/screamo, post-rock, shoegaze, black/death metal, and alternative rock, Italian experimental metal outfit SVNTH‘s fourth studio album, “Pink Noise Youth,” is ready for its coronation today via These Hands Melt Records.

The band comments on the release of “Pink Noise Youth”:

“If the previous record Spring in Blue was about facing life’s struggles from a childhood perspective, Pink Noise Youth is based on exploring awareness as an adult in late youth, trying to give a voice to a generation emotionally unstable and chaotic as pink noise. It is the second part of the band’s own “trilogy of colors”. Musically, we intended to stay outside of genres and labels where elements of hardcore, metal, shoegaze, post-rock, and unconventional instrumentation such as electric indian sitar, classical, and 12-string guitars are blended in the same pot. People will surely welcome it with curiosity.”

Vocalist and bassist Rodolfo Ciuffo adds:

“Lyrically, most of the inspiration comes from personal life events, relationships, and conversations with people and reflections about existential topics; in several cases, it also comes from movies and books.”

Following SVNTH‘s 2020 “Spring in Blue”, “Pink Noise Youth” demonstrates the band’s continued evolution, deliberately transcending genre boundaries. The album promises to take listeners on a cohesive journey through its carefully crafted track sequence, maintaining the band’s tradition of creating conceptually unified works. The music from SVNTH always has aimed to give the listener emotional vibes. This record, in particular, is conceptually based on exploring late youth emotions, and the music created reflects such instability.

Recommended for fans of Deafheaven, Alcest, and Agalloch, “Pink Noise Youth” is due out on April 18, 2025, on Vinyl, CD, and Digital via These Hands Melt Records and is available for pre-order / pre-save at https://lnk.to/SVNTH​

Music Video – “Narrow, Narrow” – https://youtu.be/RgApgtkh0CE
Music Video – “Perfume” – https://youtu.be/0uFkBHfOWbA
Lyric Video – “Cinnamon Moon” – https://youtu.be/0hpPr0mFxQs

The musical versatility of SVNTH’s sound can be witnessed live in April and May with tour dates in Italy, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, and Switzerland (dates listed below).

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SVNTH – Pink Noise Youth EU Tour:​
April 17 – Bologna, Italy – Alchemica
April 18 – Milan, Italy – Legend Club
April 19 – Rome, Italy – Traffic Live
May 7 – Pfaffenhofen am der lim, Germany – Stockerhof
May 8 – Bamberg, Germany – UpYours
May 9 – Cologne, Germany – Valhalla
May 10 – Delft, Netherlands – OJV de Koornbeurs
May 11 – Ypres, Belgium – Art Vort’n Vis
May 12 – London, UK – Moor Beer Co
May 14 – Zurich, Switzerland – Ebrietas

Album Cover – Pink Noise Youth – Artwork by Tryfar

Track Listing:​
1. Inhale – 1:31
2. Cinnamon Moon – 5:18
3. Perfume – 4:19
4. Elephant – 6:49
5. Narrow, Narrow – 5:35
6. Exhale – 4:33
7. Winter Blues – 4:32
8. Nairobi Lullaby – 4:37
Album Length: 37:18

More info: https://linktr.ee/svnthband​

About:

With a various background of musical influences and artistic inspirations, SVNTH (written all caps and pronounced “Seventh”, formerly “Seventh Genocide”) from Rome, Italy has been shaping a unique equilibrium of sounds through the years moving across a huge variety of directions on the palette of contemporary alternative music to create a distinctive soundtrack for inner emotions, life scenarios, and existentialist questioning. Expanding the energy of black and post-metal over the mellow and contemplative boundaries of shoegaze, art pop, and cinematic post-rock.

From the vivid early black gaze melodies of the debut “Breeze of Memories” (2015) to the long song structures with acoustic overtures and Godspeed You! Black Emperor inspired sections of the monumental “Toward Akina” (2017); SVNTH confirms this more complex approach on the double LP “Spring in Blue” (2020), the childhood chapter of a trilogy of colors based on emotions in different phases of life.

The upcoming “Pink Noise Youth” (2025) gets back to a more traditional song format, introducing a unique use of Indian sitar, and an array of acoustic instruments and singing expressions, which develops SVNTH to a one-of-a-kind sound and personality.

As of today, the band has done several tours and single shows all over Europe and in the USA touching even non-frequently toured countries such as Albania and Turkey and performing at notable festivals like Rockstadt and Frantic Fest, bringing a defining cathartic live energy.

Seven Spires share new video “Love’s Souvenir” from latest album ‘A Fortress Called Home’ out now

SEVEN SPIRES is excited to share their new single, “Love’s Souvenir,” taken from their recent album ‘A Fortress Called Home,’ out now via Frontiers Music Srl.

SEVEN SPIRES vocalist Adrienne Cowan comments on the new single and video:

“’Love’s Souvenir’ was born on one of the darkest days of the production of our fourth studio album ‘A Fortress Called Home.’ It’s a song about believing you must be extraordinary to be loved, and the aching marble museum that carves inside. It was a way to confront the shame of craving connection, and the long-standing fear of loss when there’s no energy left to perform. I always had the feeling ‘Love’s Souvenir’ needed a music video. Nearly ten months after the album’s release, we finally get to show it to the world: brocade-and-silk-clad agony filmed in a desecrated church in subzero temperatures. It’s beautiful and ugly, polished and raw as the album itself. Working with Chris Kells’ team again was cathartic and wonderfully arty as always. And, if it’s possible to say about something so painful, I’m incredibly happy with and proud of the final result 🤍”

SEVEN SPIRES is an American symphonic metal band. Since their inception in 2013 at Berklee College of Music, these best friends have forged their home in the darker corners of the melodic metal world. Known for their penchant for pushing genre limits, they draw influence from across the spectrum of metal and beyond, reaching ravenously into jazz, late Romantic-era orchestral music, and cinematic soundscapes.

To support the release of their fourth studio LP, ‘A Fortress Called Home,’ SEVEN SPIRES toured on three continents: first in Europe as direct support to Skálmöld with Atavistia as first support, then in North America directly supporting Kamelot with Ad Infinitum also featured on the bill. To end 2024, SEVEN SPIRES embarked on their first-ever headlining tour of Japan with Lords of the Trident.

In 2025, SEVEN SPIRES is slated to perform at Wacken Open Air and Rock in Rautheim in Germany, Leyendas del Rock in Spain, and Legions of Metal in the United States, before embarking in the fall on a run of UK dates with Sonata Arctica, quickly followed by a European tour with Ad Infinitum and Phantom Elite.

The band’s previous touring history includes North America with Eluveitie and Omnium Gatherum in 2023, Europe with Twilight Force and Silver Bullet in 2023, as well as North America with Dragonforce, Firewind, and Visions of Atlantis in 2022. They have also performed at prestigious metal festivals, such as 70000 Tons of Metal, Metaldays, ProgPower USA, and Mad With Power Fest, where they played a sold-out, nearly two-hour headline show in 2023.

Order ‘A Fortress Called Home’ HERE 


‘A Fortress Called Home’ Track List:
1 – A Fortress Called Home
2 – Songs Upon Wine-Stained Tongues
3 – Almosttown
4 – Impossible Tower
5 – Love’s Souvenir
6 – Architect of Creation
7 – Portrait of Us
8 – Emerald Necklace
9 – Where Sorrows Bear My Name
10 – No Place for Us
11 – House of Lies
12 – The Old Hurt of Being Left Behind

SEVEN SPIRES Live 2025
5/2 & 5/3 Chicago, IL @ Legions of Metal VII
5/9 & 5/10 Braunschweig, Germany @ Rock in Rautheim 2025
7/30-8/2 Wacken, Germany @ Wacken 2025
8/6-8/9 Alicante, Spain @ Leyendas del Rock XVIII

10/17 – London, UK ¨
10/18 – Wolverhampton, UK ¨
10/19 – Manchester, UK ¨
10/23 – Aschaffenburg, DE *
10/24 – Kortrijk, BE *
10/25 – Paris, FR *
10/26 – Bern, CH *
10/27 – Zurich, CH *
10/29 – Munich, DE *
10/30 – Vienna, AT *
10/31 – Zlin, CZ *
11/01 – Leipzig, DE *
11/02 – Berlin, DE *
11/04 – Herford, DE *
11/05 – Copenhagen, DK *
11/06 – Hamburg, DE *
11/07 – Tilburg, NL *
11/08 – Bochum, DE *

“With Sonata Arctica
*With Ad Infinitum

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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

incinerationintheinfinite.bandcamp.com
www.youtube.com/@IncinerationintheInfinite
www.instagram.com/incineration_in_the_infinite

 

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.

https://linktr.ee/Rojuband

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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www.youtube.com/@divnisan
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