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French Sludge Trio SYCOMORE Release Fifth Album ‘Dégradé’
French sludge metal trio SYCOMORE have released their fifth album, ‘Dégradé‘, available now in co-production with Araki Records.
First introduced through “Chat-Loup” and “Blague Salace”. the album brings together ten tracks shaped by a renewed line-up,
French-language vocals and a more immediate approach to songwriting — without cleaning up the darkness, abrasion or crushing physical weight at the heart of the band.
“Chat-Loup” opened the cycle through fear, pursuit and suffocating pressure, turning the instinct to escape into a collision between hostile gazes and the need to conceal one’s true self. “Blague Salace” then shifted the perspective towards the less orderly reality surrounding the record, with a video assembled from footage collected across an entire year of concerts, journeys, backstage moments and encounters.
‘Dégradé‘ now places both singles inside the wider picture.
Suffocating sludge, dark post-hardcore and abrasive noise rock meet shorter forms, heavier grooves and a renewed sense of urgency. The songs may reach their destination faster, but SYCOMORE have not become any more interested in making the journey comfortable.
Mixed by Etienne Sarthou (AqME, Deliverance) and mastered by Brad Boatright (Code Orange, Torche, Mutoid Man), ‘Dégradé ‘is available now on LP & Digital in coporudtcion with Araki Records.
Formed in Amiens in 2015, SYCOMORE have spent the past decade developing a shape-shifting and uncompromising strain of heavy music across four previous albums released through Source Atone, Argonauta Records and Uproar for Veneration.
With more than one hundred shows behind them, the trio have appeared alongside acts including Amenra, Coilguns, Hangman’s Chair, Oxbow and Will Haven — building a live identity every bit as physical and confrontational as their records.
Their fifth album, Dégradé, introduces another incarnation of SYCOMORE. A renewed line-up, French-language vocals and more concentrated compositions bring the band’s identity into sharper focus, while its underlying ingredients remain reassuringly inhospitable: massive riffs, abrasive textures, damaged grooves and enough pressure to make the walls feel slightly less permanent.
Rather than erasing the mutations heard throughout the band’s previous records, Dégradé concentrates them. Ten years into their story, SYCOMORE sound more direct — not more domesticated.
SECRET RULE New Single “Trip Into My Hell” From Eleventh Studio Album Out February 2027
Italian modern metal band SECRET RULE returns with their new single “Trip Into My Hell”. Taken from their upcoming eleventh studio album, “Someone Killed the Pope,” being released via Rockshots Records on February 5th, 2027. The track explores a more rock-oriented direction and is accompanied by an official music video filmed during the band’s recent European tour with Xandria and Seven Spires.
Following the heavier arrangements and electronic elements of their previous singles, “Trip Into My Hell” brings punchy guitar riffs, a driving rhythm section, and Angela Di Vincenzo‘s powerful melodic vocals to the forefront. With its infectious chorus and stripped-back production, the song delivers an immediate impact while retaining the melodic identity that defines Secret Rule‘s sound.
Angela Di Vincenzo comments:
“We played this song every night on the European tour before it was even released, and seeing people immediately react to it was amazing. They didn’t know the song, but by the end they were already jumping with us. We loved that energy so much that we decided to capture it during the tour and make it part of the official video for the song. I think it’s the perfect way to show what ‘Trip Into My Hell’ is really about: something direct, spontaneous and made to be experienced live.”
Lyrically, “Trip Into My Hell” explores the determination to confront personal struggles rather than avoid them. Images of fire, smoke, and collapsing roads portray a journey through uncertainty and pain, where moving forward means accepting the challenges ahead instead of searching for an escape.
Angela adds:
“The ‘hell’ in the song is obviously personal. It’s that place or situation you know is going to hurt, but sometimes the only choice you have is to go through it. There’s something almost liberating in reaching the point where you stop looking for a way around it and just say: okay, I’m going in.”
Guitarist and producer Andy Menario explains:
“We wanted this track to be very straightforward. No unnecessary layers, just a strong guitar riff, a solid groove and a chorus that hits immediately. It has a much more rock-oriented approach than some of the other songs on the album and hearing it work so naturally in front of a live audience confirmed that we had captured exactly the kind of energy we wanted.”
“Trip Into My Hell” offers a further preview of “Someone Killed the Pope”, Secret Rule‘s eleventh studio album, due for release on February 5th 2027. The record brings together different facets of the band’s musical identity, reflecting their continued evolution within modern metal.
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Listen to “Trip Into My Hell”: https://lnk.to/8iosZP
Watch the official live music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4AZChNj6ejU
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Grab your copy of the new album now! The official pre-order is live at https://www.secretrule.it/store
Don’t miss out!
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Track Listing:
1 – Edge of Control
2 – Someone Killed the Pope
3 – Labyrinth
4 – Bury Them Deep
5 – Indifference to Brutality
6 – Forever You
7 – Phoenix Rising
8 – Tell Me More
9 – I’m Still with Me
10 – Trip Into My Hell
11 – Empty Instant
12 – Whispers in the Dark
SECRET RULE is:
Angela Di Vincenzo: Vocals
Andy Menario: Guitars
Luca Pecchia: Bass Guitar
Diego Divizia: Drums
More info: https://www.rockshots.eu
Secret Rule Links: https://lnk.bio/secret_rule_official
ABOUT SECRET RULE:
Founded in Rome in 2014 by vocalist Angela Di Vincenzo and guitarist, composer, and producer Andy Menario, Secret Rule has developed a distinctive sound that brings together modern metal, powerful melodies, electronic elements, and cinematic arrangements.
Following ten studio albums and an extensive international live career, the band now enters a new phase with their upcoming eleventh studio album. The current line-up features Angela Di Vincenzo on vocals, Andy Menario on guitars and male vocals, Luca Pecchia on bass and backing vocals, and Diego Divizia on drums.
Finnish Modern Metallers EVENT RELENTLESS Ignite the Next Chapter with “Light The Fuse” – Mixed by Max Morton (Jinjer, Arch Enemy, Ignea)
Finnish modern metal band EVENT RELENTLESS released their brand-new single “Light The Fuse” on Friday, November 6, 2026. The track is the latest preview of the band’s upcoming full-length album, scheduled for release in early 2027, and continues the band’s evolution toward an even heavier, more ambitious and melodic sound.
Formed in 2013, EVENT RELENTLESS have established themselves on the international underground metal scene through more than 150 live shows across 15 countries. Their music has been described as “hybrid metal” — a distinctive combination of aggressive, hard-hitting guitar riffs, technical musicianship, and massive, melodic choruses.
Following the release of their self-titled EP in 2018 and debut full-length album Circle in 2019, the band has continued to release new music and develop their sound. With their upcoming album, EVENT RELENTLESS are pushing their musical boundaries further than ever before.
Light The Fuse – A New Chapter Begins
“Light The Fuse” is one of the tracks featured on the forthcoming album and offers another glimpse into the direction the band is taking. Building on the foundation established by their previously released singles “The Last Chance,” “Way to You,” and “Closer To The End,” the new single further showcases the band’s blend of modern metal heaviness, aggressive riffing, and strong melodic hooks.
Juho Raita comments on the new single: “This song captures the core elements of Event Relentless’ sound, pairing emotionally driven melodies with heavy riffs that give the track its power and weight.” Bassist Henri Soisalo adds: “We see this song as a snapshot of the band’s new sound.”
The track was mixed by Max Morton, known for his work with bands such as Jinjer, Ignea, and Arch Enemy. Juho Raita continues: “Working with Max on this track was awesome. The mix brings out details we’re really proud of, from the melodic layers to the punch of the heavier parts. Max understood exactly what we wanted to achieve.”
The release marks another step toward the upcoming album, which is currently in the works and expected to arrive in early 2027. One more single is also anticipated ahead of the full-length release.
Landing page for ‘Light The Fuse’: https://ffm.to/er-lightthefuse
Official audio link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WKr9FRESeyU
The Upcoming Album
Commenting on the band’s new musical direction, vocalist and guitarist Juho Raita says:
“We are officially working on our next album, and we are pushing our sound further than ever before.
For this record, we are focusing on heavy, hard-hitting riffs that make you want to move, combined with massive, catchy melodic choruses. That balance between raw energy and strong melodic hooks is at the heart of the new EVENT RELENTLESS sound.
We are putting everything we have into these new songs, and we cannot wait for people to hear how the band has evolved. The next chapter starts now.”
With “Light The Fuse,” EVENT RELENTLESS continue building momentum toward their upcoming album, bringing together the raw energy, heaviness, and memorable melodies that define their sound.
More new music from EVENT RELENTLESS
“The Last Chance”: https://youtu.be/euO1WSbydUs?si=Lgvogu4RZpZxXaNz
‘Way to You’: https://open.spotify.com/track/6Ytvx2QHnAnRgUQzfSeaos
‘Closer To The End’: https://open.spotify.com/track/7H080VxYPXuBBnLgmJ9sYs
Line-up:
Juho Raita
Henri Soisalo
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eventrelentlessband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eventrelentlessofficial/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3sZy79rxFucn1QKTnloPy7
ALEYA Release How It Ends EP
King Satan released album Black Magick Abraxas
The industrial metal disco—a fusion of industrial dance beats and metal—that fans have been waiting for has arrived. King Satan, who have been dropping singles throughout the year, have now released their album Black Magick Abraxas, featuring the track “Ride the Lion” as a highlight.
“The video is highly symbolic and intensely surreal—a series of visions woven together through magical realism and dream logic. If there’s any video where the influence of filmmakers like David Lynch, Alejandro Jodorowsky, and Darren Aronofsky is most strongly felt, this is it,” says King Aleister Satan.
The album also features a number of guests from King Satan’s extended, loose-knit family: Erja Lyytinen makes an appearance on “Black Magick Rock ‘N’ Roll,” while Saku Solin—known for his work with Turmion Kätilöt and Fear of Domination—features on “Abraxas Rising.” In addition to these tracks, the singles “Fire in the Hole” and “Light of Darkness” have also been released from the album. “For us, Black Magick Abraxas is, in many ways, a moment where the ‘circle closes’—while simultaneously marking a new beginning. The same applies to this music video for ‘Ride the Lion,’ which is the final video from the album. It seems that even the world outside our own circle of supporters is gradually beginning to grasp what we’ve actually been doing for the past ten years. Mind you, we haven’t exactly made it easy for people to understand us—always with our middle fingers raised in every direction, hah!” King Aleister Satan says with a smile, and continues:
“But perhaps that’s precisely why it all makes sense in the end. Boundaries are meant to be broken, and the energy inherent in music is, after all, far greater than the sum of its parts. It is magic at its finest, and surrendering to it can shift one’s level of consciousness.”
He notes that the new album is part of the band’s musical manifesto of ‘spiritual anarchy’—a realm where there is no room for compromises or empty rhetoric. “We will never fit into any pre-existing mold; we have always been a paradox that forces both the listener—and us, too—to confront ourselves. We have never held any rules, written or unwritten, as sacred. Industrial metal for those who don’t like industrial metal. Philosophical lyrics and occultism for those who might not even be interested in such themes otherwise—and for those who *are*, we offer an even greater challenge. Serious mockery, and mockery of seriousness itself. A dance floor, rock ’n’ roll, mosh pits, hedonism, and a surrender to chaos. Everything that the old devil is said to have tempted people into doing—things that ‘good people’ deem ‘evil’ simply because they themselves lack spiritual freedom. Hail Satan! Hail Abraxas! Enjoy.”
King Satan hosted an advance listening party for the album last week, and their tour across Finland continues around the turn of the year with the following shows:
19–21 Nov 2026 – Hellsinki Industrial Festival, Helsinki (King Satan feat. Erja Lyytinen Special Show)
28 Nov 2026 – Haitaritehdas Areena, Kouvola
19 Dec 2026 – Dinosaurock Club, Kulttuuritalo Tempo, Mikkeli
15 Jan 2027 – Bar15 Basement, Seinäjoki
16 Jan 2027 – 45 Special, Oulu
21 Jan 2027 – Lutakko, Jyväskylä
12 Mar 2027 – Vastavirta, Tampere
13 Mar 2027 – On The Rocks, Helsinki
The album Black Magick Abraxas features the following tracks:
1. Black Magick Rock ‘N ‘ Roll (feat. Erja Lyytinen)
2. Light of Darkness
3. Fire in the Hole
4. Hate Me Baby
5. Abraxas Rising (feat. Saku Solin)
6. Far Beyond Good and Evil
7. The Devil Made Me Do It
8. Down by the Sins
9. Ride the Lion
Order the album here.
Line-up:
King Aleister Satan (a.k.a. Seth Aleister de King Satan) – Vocals, keyboards, programming
Hekate “Kate” Boss – Keyboards, vocals, programming
EF-13 – Guitars
Jerry Rock ‘N’ Roll – Bass
Pete Hellraiser – Drums
“Have a taste of our best rockmanship yet!” – Finnish progressive metal band Somehow Jo released a new single ‘Road To Nowhere’
After a four-year break from releasing music, Finnish alternative progressive metal band Somehow Jo is back with a new single, ‘Road To Nowhere’. The single is once again released in collaboration with Inverse Records.
LISTEN to Road To Nowhere single: https://push.fm/fl/somehow-jo-road
The band comments:
“After a long and arduous journey through the dark forest of the soul, we are releasing our new song Road to Nowhere. The single represents the dark and brooding feelings we went through as a band and as individuals. The survival of the group was not a foregone conclusion, as our flame was nearly snuffed out by the howling winds. With a period of soul-searching behind us and a new member now part of the band, the light is finally shining at the end of the tunnel. We wanted to encapsulate the essence of our struggle in this hard-hitting and cathartically purifying piece of music. Those who have been on a road to nowhere will surely know what we are talking about.
Have a taste of our best rockmanship yet!”
BIOGRAPHY:
Somehow Jo is a brotherhood of alternative rock / metal founded in Ylöjärvi, Finland in 2009. Our influences range from funk and progressive flavours all the way to the heaviest rip-and-tear-grooves. The light from the different elements refracts through us, creating a distinct icy burn that can only be described in one word: SomehowJo!
The debut album Satans of Swing was released in 2015 via Inverse Records. The album’s title track features vocalist Noora Louhimo (Battle Beast).
The band’s second full-length album, TUSK, was released on 22 November 2019 in both physical and digital formats via Inverse Records. The album received dozens of excellent reviews and widespread praise from around the world, laying a strong foundation for the band’s bright future. The song “The Grey,” released after the album, has garnered over 500,000 streams on Spotify. It was featured on Spotify’s official Prog Rock playlist for a long time.
The band’s third album, SCALES AND DETAILS, was finally released on 16 September 2022 via Inverse Records. Three music videos have also been released from the album, so be sure to check out FRIEND, FATA MORGANA, and RUSH on YouTube!
Line-up:
Christian Sauren – guitar & vocals
Eero Aaltonen – bass & vocals
Sakari Karjalainen – guitar
Lassi Peiponen – drums
Tuomas Honkkila – keys
https://www.facebook.com/Somehowjoband
https://www.instagram.com/somehowjo_official
https://somehow-jo.bandcamp.com
MOSH THE ROCK ISLAND METALFEST (Sooke, BC) Opens Band Submissions For 2027
The volume is rising, the amps are humming, and the West Coast is preparing for another massive metal takeover! Following an outstanding second year that featured Juno Award-winning Anciients, Vancouver heavy hitters Arrow in the Quiver, international guests The Rising Fall (Chicago, IL), and an impressive lineup of British Columbia’s top underground metal acts, MOSH THE ROCK ISLAND METALFEST is set to return bigger, louder, and heavier than ever for its third explosive edition.
On Sunday, August 8th, 2027, MOSH THE ROCK returns to the beautiful outdoor setting of Fred Milne Park in Sooke, Vancouver Island, BC, bringing together the heavy music community for another full day of crushing riffs, thunderous drums, unforgettable performances, and West Coast metal mayhem!
What started as a celebration of Vancouver Island’s incredible underground metal scene has grown into something much bigger. MOSH THE ROCK is becoming a destination for metalheads, music lovers, families, and festival-goers from across Vancouver Island, the Lower Mainland, and beyond. And we’re just getting started!
Expect another unforgettable open-air festival experience featuring an awesome selection of bands bringing the heavy from across the West Coast and beyond! Special guest surprises you won’t want to miss! An incredible outdoor festival atmosphere, licensed beer garden, and food trucks serving up festival favourites, vendors, and merchandise. All-ages, family-friendly entertainment.
From crushing death metal and thrash to progressive metal, stoner, doom and everything in between, MOSH THE ROCK celebrates the diversity, passion and sheer attitude of independent heavy music.
Whether you’re a lifelong metalhead, a supporter of the underground scene, or discovering the world of heavy music for the first time, there’s a place for you at MOSH THE ROCK!
The search for the next generation of West Coast metal begins now. Band submissions for MOSH THE ROCK 2027 are officially open through November 30th, with the festival seeking exceptional independent and underground metal acts from Vancouver Island, across British Columbia, throughout Canada, and beyond. If you’ve got the songs, the drive, and the live show to leave a lasting impression, MOSH THE ROCK wants to hear what you’ve got.
ALL ARTIST SUBMISSIONS MUST BE MADE THROUGH THE FESTIVAL WEBSITE (deadline Nov 30th): https://www.moshtherock.ca/artist-submissions
MOSH THE ROCK 2027
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8TH, 2027
FRED MILNE PARK
SOOKE, VANCOUVER ISLAND, BC
12 BANDS. ONE STAGE. ONE INCREDIBLE OUTDOOR SETTING. A WHOLE LOT OF METAL!
MOSH THE ROCK isn’t just another festival. It supports independent music, brings communities together, showcases incredible talent, and proves the West Coast underground metal scene is alive, kicking, and louder than ever! THREE YEARS STRONG. THE ROCK NEVER STOPS. MOSH THE ROCK ISLAND METALFEST 2027 – BE THERE WHEN IT GETS LOUD!
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Blackened melodeath metallers Thrown Into Exile unleash new single “Remorse (feat. Michael Amott)” out now via BLKIIBLK
THROWN INTO EXILE proudly unleash their new single, “Remorse,” featuring a guest solo by legendary guitarist Michael Amott of Arch Enemy. “Remorse (feat. Michael Amott)” marks the band’s second release under the BLKIIBLK banner, giving fans another taste of what’s to come in 2027. The new track arrives alongside a music video, available below.
THROWN INTO EXILE shares on the new single:
“‘Remorse (feat. Michael Amott)’ is a personal song that deals with how much of yourself you are willing to give to something that only results to being where you started and the emotional weight that comes with that, past mistakes, things that could have been handled better and carrying that with you.”
Watch the Music Video for “Remorse (feat. Michael Amott)” HERE
With a career marked by constant change and evolution, Los Angeles’ THROWN INTO EXILE is a band on the brink. Exhaustive international touring and gigs alongside the likes of Arch Enemy, Orbit Culture, At The Gates, Dethklok and Black Label Society as well as US and European festivals including the UK’s Bloodstock have paved the way.
Now, THROWN INTO EXILE breaks through further with the release of their new single, “Remorse (feat. Michael Amott).” With the addition of 27-year-old vocalist, Josh Santos, the stakes have grown as the band’s new material brings together urgent riffing with underlying melody that recalls both American and European sounds while delivering modern metal with unapologetic intensity.
On working with TIE, Michael Amott comments:
“I’ve been watching THROWN INTO EXILE steadily grow over the last couple of years, so when Mario brought the opportunity to lay down a guest solo on one of their tracks, it was a no-brainer to team up with my current tour mates. Give it a listen!”
Guitarist Mario Rubio on the significance of having Amott contribute to the track:
“What more can I say that hasn’t been said? He is the master of melodies and having his feel and legendary phrasing on this song is nothing short of an honor. What an experience to trade a lead with him!”
Stream / Listen to “Remorse (feat. Michael Amott)” HERE
THROWN INTO EXILE are currently on the road supporting Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder. A list of remaining tour dates can be found below.
THROWN INTO EXILE Live:
w/ Arch Enemy and The Black Dahlia Murder:
11/4 – Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
11/5 – Cleveland, OH @ Agora
11/7 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fillmore
11/8 – Winnipeg, MB @ Burton Cummings Theatre
11/9 – Saskatoon, SK @ Coors Event Centre
11/11 – Calgary, AB @ MacEwan Hall
11/12 – Edmonton, AB @ Midway
11/14 – Vancouver, BC @ The Key
11/16 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox
11/18 – Sacramento, CA @ Ace of Spades (No Black Dahlia)
11/19 – Los Angeles, CA @ 1720 (No Black Dahlia or Septic Flesh)
THROWN INTO EXILE are:
Mario Rubio
Austin Monzon
Sayit Quinto
Hank Lin
Joshua Santos
FOLLOW THROWN INTO EXILE:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
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FINNISH PROGRESSIVE METAL BAND INDISTINCT RELEASES “HEARTSTRINGS” AND BEGINS A NEW CHAPTER
One of the most interesting and artistic names in the heavy progressive music “thall” genre, Indistinct, begins a new chapter with “Heartstrings”, the first release from the upcoming fourth album.
Blending orchestral compositions, gut wrenching vocals and a heavy progressive core, Finnish Indistinct has carved their way into the hearts of many fans inside and outside their country. Heartstrings is simultaneously a familiar experience and also a window into a more mature expression which ties itself naturally to overall themes on the upcoming album.
“Heartstrings is not a happy song”, composer Joona Muistola explains. “Overall the album explores dark themes, but Heartstrings seeks to evoke the feeling of despair to the point of utter helplessness. It might be difficult to describe this as the turning point on the album – if there is any – but rather the lowest point we reach.”
“Heartstrings” is the first single of four planned singles from the upcoming album which is set to release early next year. The story of the upcoming album will be revealed month by month as one continuous campaign tying into the themes of the record.
Indistinct line-up:
- Ville Haavisto – vocals
- Joona Muistola – guitar
- Olli Paajanen – bass
- Leevi Viitala – drums
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