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Texas Death Metal Force Creeping Death Officially Signs to BLKIIBLK

Texas’ blazing death metal fivesome CREEPING DEATH are proud to announce they have officially signed to BLKIIBLK. The signing follows the recent announcement that CREEPING DEATH will be featured on The Summer Slaughter Tour 2026 Part IIalongside Hatebreed, Terror, Incantation, Gates to Hell, and Torture. For a full list of tour dates, please see below.

On their signing to BLKIIBLK, vocalist Reese Alavi shares:

“We’re beyond stoked to join forces with BLKIIBLK. It took very little time to see how hard the label’s camp works for their artists & it couldn’t have come at a better time. We’ve been working hard on LP3 all year, and we can guarantee you – it’s the most CREEPING DEATH record to date. We can’t wait to see what the future holds being a part of the BLKIIBLK team.”

Mike Gitter, Global Head of A&R for Frontiers Label Group and BLKIIBLK Label Head, expresses:

“BLKIIBLK is proud to be working with the legends of Texan death metal, CREEPING DEATH. They were a band that signaled a shift in the metal landscape as they toured tirelessly alongside the likes of Power Trip, Carcass, and the list goes on. They’ve got the riffs, the heaviness, and a work ethic that’s second to none.”

CREEPING DEATH Live:

The Summer Slaughter Tour 2026 Part II
w/ Hatebreed, Terror, Incantation, Gates to Hell, and Torture

August 20 – Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey Theater
August 21 – Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theatre
August 22 – Las Vegas, NV @ House of Blues
August 23 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues
August 24 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades
August 25 – Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
August 26 – Spokane, WA @ Knitting Factory
August 29 – Calgary, AB @ The Ranchroad
August 30 – Regina, SK @ Casino Regina Show Lounge
August 31 – Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre
September 2 – Sioux Falls, SD @ The District
September 3 – Kansas City, MO @ Warehouse on Broadway
September 5 – Davenport, IA @ Capitol Theatre
September 6 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
September 8 – McKees Rocks, PA @ Roxian Theatre
September 9 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore
September 10 – Albany, NY @ Empire Live
September 12 – Ottawa, ON @ The Bronson
September 13 – Norwalk, CT @ District Music Hall

CREEPING DEATH is the past, present, and ugly future of Texas Death Metal. The Lone Star State fivesome have built a legacy of brutality, gruesome riffage, and Southern grooves with an improbable cathartic glee. As Revolver Magazine observed, CREEPING DEATH “assemble hulking riffs, screaming guitar solos, and ghastly vocal lows, and play them with the urgent momentum of a sterling hardcore band.”

Bursting from an underground that not only has given the world metallic mainstays like Pantera, but also the likes of Power Trip, Iron Age, Devourment and modern-day metallurgists including Frozen Soul, CREEPING DEATH is the band that defines the sound and sweaty ethos of Texas Metal. For founding members, vocalist Reese Alavi and guitarists A.J. Ross III, and Trey Pemberton, the journey is still a scorched earth affair as they nestle into their new label home, BLKIIBLK.

Since the release of 2016’s ‘Sacrament of Death’ three-song demo, CREEPING DEATHhas been a force in its own right. By the time they unleashed 2019’s ‘Wretched Illusions’ album, CREEPING DEATH was touring exhaustively with the likes of High on Fire, Carcass, and Municipal Waste and traversing Europe with Goatwhore and Revocation. 2021’s ‘The Edge of Existence’ EP further strengthened CREEPING DEATH’s resolve, winning over crowds at festivals including Psycho Las Vegas and South by Southwestas well as the vaunted Sound and Fury and This Is Hardcore festivals.

With 2023’s ‘Boundless Domain’ album, which saw the band collaborate with Killswitch Engage guitarist and producer, Adam Dutkiewicz, CREEPING DEATH had truly arrived as a force both onstage and on record. “We’ve freely admitted that we are a selfish band, in so much as we really only wrote music for us,” explains Pemberton. “We make music that’s fun for us to play. The music that we want to hear. After all, we’re the ones who’re going to hear these songs the most, night after night.” ‘Boundless Domain’ saw them sharpening songwriting blades with songs like “Vitrified Earth” and the groove-laden “Intestinal Wrap,” which also featured the trademark roar of Cannibal Corpse vocalist, George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher.

With their lineup rounded out by bassist Addrian Bijan Jafaritabar (of Texas grinders, Saintpeeler) and drummer Robert Dominguez, CREEPING DEATH looks toward a brutal horizon. “We’re digging into the writing for LP number three,” says Alavi. “It really is CREEPING DEATH at our most intense. We’ve had a couple of member changes and a label change, and it feels like that sense of chaos and the determination we’ve always had is not only coming out in the music but is redefining who and what CREEPING DEATH is.”

CREEPING DEATH are:
Reese Alavi – Vocals
A.J. Ross III – Guitar
Trey Pemberton – Guitar
Addrian Bijan Jafaritabar – Bass
Robert Dominguez – Drums

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NYHC crossover pioneers Cro-Mags unleash new single “Wired for Chaos”

CRO-MAGS, the iconic New York hardcore outfit fronted by Harley Flanagan, proudly make their BLKIIBLK debut with the new single, “Wired for Chaos.” The new track marks CRO-MAGS’ first new music in six years, giving fans a taste of what’s to come.

“Wired for Chaos,” which shares its name with last year’s documentary about Harley, was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Code Orange, Cavalera Conspiracy). It was produced by Harley and Arthur and features drum phenom Greyson Nekrutman. The new single arrives alongside an official music video, available below.

Watch the Music Video for “Wired for Chaos” HERE

On the new single “Wired for Chaos,” Harley Flanagan comments:

“The new video for ‘Wired for Chaos’ reminds me of our first video, ‘We Gotta Know,’ which came out 40 years ago, except that it shows where the band is at now. I am proud to say that we are one of those few bands that have a multigenerational audience and bridge the gap between hard-core kids, metalheads, punks, skinheads, and more, as seen in the audience of this video, which was filmed at our shows on the past few tours. Not many bands have such a blended fan base besides Motörhead, and I am proud to say that we are following in that tradition.”

Harley continues, “The song title ‘Wired for Chaos’ was taken directly from the recent documentary of the same name. It comes in with an aggressive metal intro befitting a UFC walk-in or a video game, then bursts into a more traditional HC thrash vibe before returning to a heavy beatdown at the end in an unmistakable CRO-MAGS style. The song is literally about being programmed and wired for chaos from birth, not just by environment, but by parents, trauma, childhood experiences, and the resulting PTSD that I personally struggle with as a result.”

Stream / Listen to “Wired for Chaos” HERE

CRO-MAGS Live:

Europe:
June 6 — Emmen, Netherlands @ Pitfest
June 7 — Hamburg, Germany @ Hafenklang
June 8 — Copenhagen, Denmark @ Beta
June 9 — Berlin, Germany @ Neue Zukunft
June 10 — Schwerin, Germany @ Club Zenit
June 12 — Venlo, Netherlands @ Grenswerk
June 13 — Bergen Op Zoom, Netherlands @ Gebouw-T
June 14 — Hoofddorp, Netherlands @ C-Punt
June 15 — Heidelberg, Germany @ Halle02
June 16 — Essen, Germany @ Turock
June 17 — Saabrucken, Germany with Sepultura @ Garage
June 18 — Luzern, Switzerland @ Sedel
June 20 — Clisson, France @ Hellfest
July 20 — Gdansk, Poland with Biohazard @ B90
July 21, 2026 — Warsaw, Poland with Biohazard @ Progresja
July 22, 2026 — Wroclaw, Poland with Biohazard @ Zaklete Rewiry
July 24 — Debrecen, Hungary @ Campus Festival
July 25 — Martinska, Croatia @ Punk + Zestoka Festa
August 5 — Vagos, Portugal @ Vagos Metalfest 2026
August 7 — London, UK @ United and Strong Fest
August 8 — Newport, UK @ Corn Exchange
August 9 — Blackpool, UK @ Rebellion Festival

USA:
September 26 — Daytona Beach, FL @ Party Weekend
October 4 — Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival

More Dates TBA!

The history of Harley Flanagan and his band CRO-MAGS is integral not just to the history of hardcore, but to modern metal, rock, and punk itself. With roots stretching from the shadow of Warhol and the Velvets to CBGB’s hardcore matinees and L’Amour Brooklyn thrash-a-thons, all the way through current generations of punk and extreme metal, CRO-MAGS are the connective tissue. Just ask the likes of Dave Grohl, Green Day, and Turnstile. CRO-MAGS stand side by side with Black Sabbath, Motörhead, and Metallica as both an influence and a gamechanger.

The brainchild of a 14-year-old Harley Flanagan, CRO-MAGS began in 1981 while Flanagan was playing drums for The Stimulators. By 1982/83, he had recorded the primal CRO-MAGS demos — four songs that would become the blueprint for the seminal 1986 release, ‘Age of Quarrel.’ Initially a solo vision, Flanagan wrote and played all of the music himself. In 1985, alongside guitarist Parris Mayhew, vocalist John Joseph McGowan, and drummer Mackie Jayson, the genre-defining ‘Age of Quarrel’ demo was recorded. The full-length album followed in 1986, with Doug Holland of Kraut joining on second guitar.

Explosive both on and offstage, CRO-MAGS have had a tumultuous history, to put it mildly. Through multiple lineups, six studio albums beyond the original demos, and more than four decades of worldwide touring, CRO-MAGS remain one of the most iconic bands in American hardcore and metal. Today, the band is led by Flanagan on bass and vocals — a role he has held since ‘Best Wishes’ (1989). He remains the only member to appear on every CRO-MAGS release since the band’s founding.

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THE MOURNING Unveils New Chapter w/ Dual‑Vocal Lineup and New Video “If I Die I Die”

Progressive metal band The Mourning returns with “If I Die I Die,” a powerful new single and cinematic music video that launches the next chapter of the band’s evolution, one defined by heavier sonics, deeper emotional intensity, and the introduction of new co‑vocalist Nanda Hayek.
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Built on the band’s signature blend of cinematic songwriting, dual vocals, and progressive metal precision, the track confronts the fear of death, existential dread, and the psychological exhaustion of living under fear’s control. As the band states in the source document, the song’s core declaration, “I’m tired of all this fear, I’m done living in fear”, captures its central theme of surrendering fear and stepping into freedom.
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Following the acclaim of their full‑length album “Hush”, praised as “a complex, engaging prog metal album” and “a very pleasant surprise” by metal media, the band sought a deliberate creative shift.
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In October 2025, The Mourning quietly welcomed Brazilian vocalist Nanda Hayek into the lineup, known for her work with OverAlive and her background in psychotherapy and existential studies. Rather than announcing the change immediately, the band spent months crafting new material and building a complete visual identity around the single.
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​“If I Die I Die” is the first release to showcase the renewed dual‑vocal dynamic between Hayek and founding vocalist Johnny Ray, expanding the band’s emotional range and intensifying its modern metal edge.
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Written by Francesco Pinter and Johnny Ray, and produced, mixed, and mastered by Alex Nasla, the single blends progressive metal intricacy with a darker, more direct heaviness. The band describes the track as “a psychological and spiritual battle,” moving from dread into cathartic release.
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Lyrically, the song is framed as a dialogue between fear and faith, one voice clinging to control, the other fighting to break free. The refrain “If I die I die” is not nihilistic, but a moment of liberation: the refusal to let fear dictate one’s life.
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The accompanying music video visualizes the song’s emotional arc through a symbolic narrative. A woman is hunted by a mysterious figure of death, terrified at first, then increasingly resolute. She rides her motorcycle toward the confrontation she has avoided, only to discover that death was never the true enemy. Fear was.
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​“By facing it directly, she conquers the thing that had been ruling her,” adds Johnny Ray.
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The release also follows a breakthrough year for the band. In 2025, The Mourning made their live debut aboard 70000 Tons of Metal, where Kerrang! hailed them as an “outrageously talented new prog collective” and praised their 3 a.m. debut as “one of the sets of the weekend.” They later performed at Prog on the Ranch 2025, further solidifying their presence in the progressive metal scene.
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Recommended for fans of Lacuna Coil, Amaranthe, Flyleaf, Disturbed, and Evanescence, watch and listen to the video for “If I Die I Die” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pbms_iiHgAM​

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/themourning/if-i-die-i-die​

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About: Formed by vocalist and songwriter Johnny Ray, The Mourning was created to transform personal struggle, spiritual searching, and existential weight into emotionally immediate progressive metal. Their music blends soaring dual vocals, intricate musicianship, atmospheric tension, and deeply human lyrical themes. The band’s previous album, “Hush,” established them as a rising force in modern progressive metal, exploring anxiety, trauma, meaning, and inner transformation across its acclaimed tracklist.

Finnish prog metallers Oddland announce new studio album “Unilluminate To Illuminate” out August 21

Finnish progressive metal band Oddland are thrilled to announce the release of their new studio album, “Unilluminate To Illuminate”, out on August 21, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.

Having previously released two tracks from the album, “Eternal Erode” and “Freefall”, the band now unleash the new single “Soar”, along with an official video, available below.

They commented: “’Soar’ is a song that tells a story of what happens when there is an absence of a father in your life and, more importantly, how that empty space in your life is filled with images that rise from stories that are told, from images within, and from the needs one experiences growing up. It is a song touching deeply on longing and wanting to hide from the world in shame but also about finding your strength and light within. The video follows the theme of the album, reflecting the interplay of light and shadow.”

Oddland are also set to embark on a handful of tour dates across Europe, the full list of shows can be found below.

Watch the official video for “Soar” HERE

Pre-Order “Unilluminate To Illuminate” HERE

Oddland return with their highly anticipated new album “Unilluminate To Illuminate”, reaffirming their status as one of the most innovative and compelling forces in modern progressive metal.

Talking about the record, the band stated: “Unilluminate To Illuminate” reflects the need for polarity in life, the need for darkness in order to find joy in light, and the dance of these qualities that deepen the human experience. In the modern age there is a constant chase for dopamine rushes and shortcuts to euphoria. A constant state of happiness is not only impossible but an unfulfilling and untruthful way to live. There is darkness in all of us like there is light in all of us. And, in order to find your light, you must sometimes deeply explore your darkness. This is what the album aims to reflect in the songs and atmospheres we have created.”

Known for their intricate compositions and fearless approach to songwriting, the band continues to push boundaries while refining their already distinctive sonic identity.

The experience gained while supporting Soen on tour has clearly elevated the band to an even higher level, sharpening their performance edge and strengthening their sense of dynamics and impact. That growth is fully reflected in this new record, which feels more focused, confident, and mature than ever before.

This new album expands Oddland’s complex musical universe with heightened intensity, atmospheric depth, and razor-sharp precision. Shifting seamlessly between crushing heaviness and cinematic expanses, “Unilluminate To Illuminate” showcases a band operating at the peak of their creative powers, delivering a listening experience that is both technically impressive and emotionally resonant.

With a bold sense of dynamics and a strong conceptual undercurrent, the album captures the essence of a band that refuses to stand still. Each track reveals new layers upon repeated listens, blending progressive complexity with memorable themes and a powerful sense of direction.

“Unilluminate To Illuminate” stands as a striking statement from one of the finest names in modern progressive metal – a record that challenges, captivates, and ultimately elevates the listener.

“Unilluminate To Illuminate” Tracklist:

1.    Amokinus
2.    Eternal Erode
3.    Soar
4.    Ascent
5.    Freefall
6.    Unilluminate
7.    Illuminate
8.    Act Of Solace
9.    Red Canvas
10.    Unbound In Time
11.    Waterdrops

Line Up:
Sakari Ojanen – Vocals, guitars
Joni Palmroth – Bass
Ville Viitanen – Drums
Jussi Poikonen – guitars

Follow ODDLAND:
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UPCOMING TOUR DATES:

29.08: DK – Næstved @ Næstved Metalfest
04.09: FI – Turku @ Logomo

Split headliner EU tour with Mother Of Millions:
17.09: DE – München @ Feierwerk
18.09: DE – Stuttgart @ Klub Zentral
19.09: NL – Zoetermeer @ Boerderij
20.09: BE – Diest @ Hell
22.09: Tba
23.09: HU – Budapest @ A38
24.09: SK – Bratislava @ Randal Club
25.09: RO – Cluj @ Machines Venue
26.09: RO – Bucharest @ Quantic

Tropic Gold return with new single ‘Witch House’ featuring Harpy

Ahead of their Download Festival appearance this month, hotly-tipped Essex trio, Tropic Gold, return with brand new single, ‘WITCH HOUSE’, featuring Harpy, their first for new label partner, BLKIIBLK.

“Witch House explores the all encompassing parasite of an external force consuming and trapping its victim,” share the band. “This force is experienced in many forms, Witch House addresses the relationship and connection between two people, one being the trapped, feeling they’re within a hex they cannot break.”

Watch the official video for ‘Witch House’ HERE

Tropic Gold pull from metalcore, industrial noise, electronic production and modern alternative culture without ever sitting comfortably in one lane. Self-produced and creatively self-driven, the South East trio have built early momentum through a mix of huge hooks, abrasive electronics and the kind of volatility that makes their songs feel like they could completely fall apart at any second.

Support from BBC Radio 1, Kerrang! and Rock Sound has helped push the band well beyond underground buzz, while tours alongside WARGASM, Resolve, Windwaker and Normandie have quickly established them as a genuinely impressive live band rather than just another internet-heavy project.

The material following last year’s ‘SICK TO DEATH OF EVERYTHING’ EP feels sharper, heavier and more immediate, leaning harder into contrast without losing the hooks underneath it all.

With appearances at Download Festival and a stage headline slot at 2000trees Festival this summer, Tropic Gold are starting to feel less like a promising new act and more like a band properly breaking through.

FORTHCOMING LIVE SHOWS

JUNE

13: DONINGTON Download Festival
30: NEWCASTLE Think Tank *

JULY

01: LEEDS Hyde Park Book Club *
02: SOUTHAMPTON 1865 *
03: BEDFORD Esquires *
04: NORWICH The Waterfront *
05: BRIGHTON Patterns *
10: CHELTENHAM 2000 Trees Festival

NOVEMBER

28: SHEFFIELD Novocaine Festival

* co-headline w/ Banks Arcade

Listen to ‘WITCH HOUSE’: https://ffm.to/witchhouse

Colorado Power‑Metal Force SIEGE PERILOUS Unleash Battle‑Driven Lyric Video “Chieftain” From New Concept Album “Becoming The Dragon” ft. guests Fabio Lione (Rhapsody, Angra), Kristin Starkey (Twilight Force, Temperance)

Colorado power‑metal storytellers Siege Perilous have released the brand‑new lyric video for “Chieftain”, one of the most ferocious and battle‑driven tracks from their 2026 full‑length concept album “Becoming the Dragon.”
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​“Chieftain” marks one of the album’s most explosive narrative chapters, chronicling the protagonist’s rise to power on the Infinite Steppe. As described in the album’s storyline, “Having survived the Crystalline dunes, our hero finds his way to the Infinite Steppe… There he follows a mighty Chieftain to victory. When the Chieftain perishes, our hero seizes control and cuts a bloody swath through his enemies.”
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Driven by a fast, pounding rhythm, complex arrangement, and a chant‑ready chorus, “Chieftain” captures the raw adrenaline of conquest and the intoxicating pull of power that will have the fans’ blood pumping.
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​“Chieftain” is part of the sweeping ten‑track narrative that forms “Becoming the Dragon,” the band’s most ambitious project to date. The album follows the Child of Prophecy through destiny, denial, tragedy, and transformation, culminating in the hero’s ascension into the dragon itself.
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The band describes the album as “a cinematic journey following the Child of Prophecy as he follows his path, then denies his destiny, and then slowly comes to realize that only by embracing it can he truly overcome it.”​
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The record features guest appearances from two giants of the symphonic and power‑metal world: Fabio Lione (Rhapsody, Angra) and Kristin Starkey (Twilight Force, Temperance). Their contributions elevate the album’s emotional and narrative scope, fulfilling a long‑held dream for the band.

“Getting to sing alongside one of the voices that got me into metal as a teenager is an indescribable blessing… This album represents our collective experience, skill, hopes, and dreams,” adds vocalist Shaughnessy McDaniel.

Watch the lyric video for “Chieftain” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3m4tDcXq4o​

Siege Perilous was forged from the camaraderie of live‑action roleplay and a shared love of cooperative storytelling. Their music blends epic riffs, soaring vocals, and cinematic arrangements into immersive narratives inspired by myth, legend, and tabletop adventures. Every track is a chapter; every performance, an adventure.

Recommended for fans of Manowar, Iron Maiden, Sabaton, Blind Guardian, Rhapsody, and Avantasia, “Becoming the Dragon” (released March 27th) is available via Crunchtronic Records on all digital platforms, along with physical CD and Vinyl, plus merch at the following links:

CD + Vinyl (Limited Edition 12″ Vinyl in Draconic Red) – https://siegemetal.bandcamp.com/album/becoming-the-dragon​

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/2ij7lZIEXDFMn4I65Slc87​

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Track Listing:​
1. Overture (Instrumental) – (2:37)
2. Ancient Rite – (4:37)
3. As the Dragon Falls (feat. Fabio Lione) – (4:33)
4. Child of Prophecy – (4:05)
5. Shattered Mirage – (4:07)
6. Chieftain – (4:03)
7. Cut Down – (3:01)
8. Echoes of Home (feat. Kristin Starkey) – (4:48)
9. Becoming the Dragon – (5:09)
10. Eschaton – (7:50)
Album Length: 44:54

More info: Siegemetal.com | Facebook.com/siegeband | Instagram.com/siegeperilousmetal | Tiktok.com/@siegemetal​

Brazilian Metal Titans EMINENCE Returns w/ Crushing New Single “Silent March” ft. SEPULTURA’s ANDREAS KISSER

Brazilian metal veterans Eminence return with “Silent March,” the crushing new single and music video that introduce the band’s heaviest and most uncompromising era to date. The track serves as the title song for their upcoming EP, arriving later this year, and features a special guest performance from Andreas Kisser of Sepultura, whose unmistakable guitar work elevates the band’s already explosive sound.

Recorded at Denmark’s legendary AntFarm Studios with world‑renowned producer Tue Madsen, “Silent March” marks a defining moment in Eminence’s nearly three‑decade career, a fusion of Brazilian metal identity, modern heaviness, and global production excellence.

The creation of the new EP began in late 2024, sparked by bassist Davidson Mainart, whose early riffs for “Silent March” allowed the band to complete the track in just two weeks. By early 2025, Eminence entered pre‑production at Audio One Studios in Belo Horizonte, collaborating remotely with Madsen in Denmark to shape the EP’s sonic direction.

Guitarist and founding member Alan Wallace describes the release as the band’s most intense work yet:

“I feel like we’ve captured the essence of Eminence while bringing in a heavier, more modern vibe. The guitars are especially intense on this one. The theme of the EP itself exposes structures, questions symbols, and confronts the idea that faith, power, and truth walk hand in hand. Here, there are no kings. There are no gods. Only the constant sound of humanity marching, in silence, through its own ruin.”

Lyrically and thematically, the single and title track “Silent March” is a brutal portrait of corrupted faith, blind obedience, and violence transformed into a system. The song depicts a voiceless procession marching under power structures built on lies, gold, and suffering, a world where martyrdom becomes industrial, and pain is mass‑produced.

Musically, it blends industrial metal, thrash, metalcore, and death metal, delivering a modern, groove‑driven assault shaped by Wallace’s songwriting and the band’s collaborative approach.

The single includes a standout guest appearance from Andreas Kisser, whose contribution adds a layer of legacy and intensity to the track. His involvement reflects Eminence’s long‑standing connection to the Brazilian metal lineage and its ongoing role in shaping its future.

The “Silent March” music video expands the EP’s themes through stark, symbolic imagery, a world where identity dissolves, faith becomes a weapon, and humanity marches toward its own collapse. The visuals mirror the EP’s narrative arc: the system collapses into mutation, a cycle with no clear beginning or end.

The single’s artwork, created by Brazilian designer Rafael Moco, continues the band’s tradition of powerful visual storytelling. Known for his work on Dark Echoes, Moco delivers another striking concept that reflects the EP’s themes of corruption, dehumanization, and transformation.

Recommended for fans of Machine Head, Slipknot, Gojira, Sepultura, and Architects, watch and listen to the music video for “Silent March” featuring Sepultura’s Andrea Kisser at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vy_uNvGff3o​

Add to your Spotify Playlist – https://open.spotify.com/track/6WHCXUjFFbAhaiNwzJlfMO​

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More info:

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

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

​https://www.tiktok.com/@eminenceband​

About: Formed in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Eminence has spent nearly 30 years forging a sound that blends extreme heaviness, technical nuance, and modern aggression while honoring the legacy of the Brazilian metal scene. Led by guitarist Alan Wallace, the band has completed over 30 international tours, performing across Europe, Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, and the Americas.
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Their resume includes appearances at Rock in Rio, Woodstock Festival (Poland), SXSW, CMJ, Summer Breeze Brazil, Knotfest Brazil, Rock Al Parque, and a historic invitation to join Sepultura’s farewell tour.
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Eminence has shared stages with Motörhead, Sepultura, Amon Amarth, Mercyful Fate, Immolation, Krisiun, Nervosa, and many more.

Lineup:​
Alan Wallace — Guitars & Synths
Bruno Paraguay — Vocals
Davidson Mainart — Bass
Thiago Caeiro — Drums

French Modern Progressive Metal 5-piece Dualisis release and stream debut EP ‘Us. Out now on digital tourgh all platforms

Ahead of the release of their debut EP ‘Us’ scheduled this month, French progressive metal act Dualisis brings both previously released singles back into focus “Us” and “The Deep” – revealing them not as isolated tracks, but as interconnected fragments of a larger emotional and sonic narrative.

‘Us ‘is out now. Two singles, heard separately until now — together they form something more considered: a debut record built around contrast, identity and inner conflict.

Moving between atmospheric tension, crushing rhythmic weight and introspective melodic depth, French progressive metal act Dualisis crafts a modern progressive metal sound rooted as much in emotional resonance as in technical precision.

For fans of In This Moment, TesseracT, Katatonia, Soen and The Gathering — and anyone drawn to progressive metal that feels both cinematic and deeply human.

Based in France, Dualisis is a modern progressive metal act combining atmospheric songwriting, dynamic heaviness and cinematic textures.

Drawing influence from progressive metal, alternative metal and post-metal aesthetics, the band develops a sound built around contrast, tension and immersive composition rather than pure technical exhibition.

Following the release of its first singles, Dualisis released its debut EP ‘Us’ lin May 2025.

FAMOUS STRANGERS Unveils Explosive Single “Ghosts of Men”

Canada’s heavy rock force, Famous Strangers, unveils the explosive single “Ghosts of Men” from their long‑awaited self‑titled debut album, co‑produced with Phil Anderson, mixed by Joel Wanasek, and mastered by Maor Appelbaum, set for release on August 21, 2026.

“Ghosts of Men” was originally somewhat written back when Braden, Beej, and Jeff first got together, but put on the back burner. It was then rewritten, including vocals, just three days before entering the studio. The track evolved rapidly into one of the album’s most personal and hard‑hitting tracks.

“Famous Strangers tear down the double standard with ‘Ghosts of Men,’ a track that hits as hard as the conversation it starts. Bold, unapologetic, and impossible to ignore,” adds Kiernan

The music video takes a wild, tongue‑in‑cheek look at the emotional chaos of being ghosted, an over‑the‑top visual interpretation of the song’s raw vulnerability.

Music Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JllvDWc2AC4​

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/famousstrangers/ghosts-of-men​

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The self-titled album marks the band’s first full‑length statement after a run of well‑received singles and videos throughout 2024–2025, including “Deep Star,” “George,” “I’ll See You in the Stars,” and “LSC”. Built on decades of collective experience in the Alberta music scene, Famous Strangers deliver a sound that is unpredictable, moody, haunting, old‑school, and intriguing, a fusion of classic heavy rock energy with modern emotional depth.

Famous Strangers formed organically after years of crossing paths in the Edmonton scene. Guitarist Jeff Kittlitz and drummer Beej had accumulated several original songs over a decade of part-time jamming. Bassist Braden Sustrik and Beej had a history in other past projects, and he was integrated into the jams around 2018. When vocalist Amanda Kiernan joined in 2023, everything clicked instantly.

“The connection was undeniable, the energy and vibe were pure magic. The lyrics poured out of me as if they’d been waiting for this exact moment,” says Kiernan.

The self‑titled debut is built around a central theme: knowing your worth. Drawing from deeply personal experiences, the album explores self‑love, growth, resilience, and the journey of breaking free from what holds you back. Musically, it’s a dynamic ride through heavy grunge‑soaked riffs, explosive high‑energy moments, atmospheric breakdowns, and softer introspective passages. The band pushes genre boundaries, embracing creative freedom and emotional honesty. Tracks range from the empowering opener “Fire Inside”, to the punk‑driven alien‑abduction romp “Far Away from Home”, to the blues‑infused vulnerability of “Rain.”

Recommended for fans of Halestorm, Nothing More, Sevendust, Godsmack, Evanescence, Butcher Babies, and Bad Omens, the self-titled album is available for pre-order / pre-save (Vinyl/Digital) (Out August 21, 2026) – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/famousstrangers/famous-strangers​

Album artwork and track listing will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Upcoming Show Dates:​
June 27 – Decimate MetalFest – Millet, AB
July 3 – The Slice – Lethbridge, AB
July 4 – The Blox – Calgary, AB
Aug 6 through 20 – Western Canadian Tour
Aug 21 – Album Release Show 1 – Rec Room – Edmonton, AB
Aug 22 – Album Release Show 2 – Temple Starlite – Edmonton, AB

More info:

​https://www.famousstrangersband.com/​

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

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

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About: Famous Strangers is a heavy metal band from Sherwood Park, Alberta. Rooted in the classics and built for today, the band brings together four veterans of the Alberta music scene with over 20 years of collective experience. With four singles, a music video for every release, and a debut album on vinyl dropping in August 2026, Famous Strangers is all raw power, emotional depth, and a sound that refuses to sit still.

epoimóriròmiope Release Unplugged Version of “eclissi”

Italian alternative rock trio epoimóriròmiope have released eclissi (unplugged), an acoustic reworking of the track “eclissi” from their album “ricordi di un tempo mai esistito”, out now via Epictronic Worldwide.

The new version strips the original of its layered production, arriving as a more direct and exposed take on the song. The band approached the arrangement not as a reduction but as a rewrite from scratch — reconsidering what the track needed once the noise was gone.

The band said: “When we first wrote and produced Eclissi, it was a track full of layers, tension, almost ‘noisy,’ even on an emotional level. Taking it acoustic wasn’t simply a matter of stripping it back, but of rethinking it from the ground up. We asked ourselves what would remain once everything unnecessary was removed, and in doing so, we uncovered its most fragile and honest core. This version is more direct, more exposed. Where there was once anger or impact, there is now vulnerability. Certain lines carry a different weight, almost as if the song had grown with us over time. In a sense, this isn’t just a musical reinterpretation, it’s an emotional one too: the same song, seen through different eyes.”

With ricordi di un tempo mai esistito, epoimóriròmiope invite listeners into their world of raw emotion, fragile beauty, and haunting intensity.

Stream ricordi di un tempo mai esistito: orcd.co/rdtme

Emerging in 2021 from Bologna, Italy, epoimóriròmiope fuses Metalcore, EDM, and Alternative Rock into a genre-defying sound. Originally a one-man project, it has evolved in both style and lineup—from the dark trap influences of Vincoli (2021) to the electronic experiments of kabukimono (2023). Singles from these albums remain on YouTube but have been withdrawn from streaming platforms to mark a fresh start with the definitive lineup and sound.

Lyrically, the project has shifted from social observations to exploring the darkest corners of the human soul. The latest album, “ricordi di un tempo mai esistito”, delves into separation, loss, regret, anger, anxiety, and reflections on death and life’s fleeting nature. Its first single, “vertigine”, captures the dizzying weight of absence and memory, offering atmospheric, raw alt-rock where love, identity, and time seem to unravel.

epoimóriròmiope is:

Erik Storari – Vocals, Guitar, Composition, Production
Sara Fioravanti – Bass
Giulio Barranca – Drums

www.youtube.com/@epoimoriromiope
www.instagram.com/epmm_official
www.tiktok.com/@epoimoriromiope