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New music from Bloodred Hourglass – We Should Be Buried Like This is an apocalyptic metal cannonade

Bloodred Hourglass, a modern metal powerhouse who recently returned from a successful European tour with The Halo Effect and PAIN, is releasing new music! The band’s previous album How’s The Heart? garnered millions of streams on streaming services, plenty of radio airplay and an Emma nomination, and now they’re looking towards the new and the future. The lineup’s latest single is called We Should Be Buried Like This, and its intense metal cannonade is guaranteed to not leave heavy music fans indifferent.

“We Should Be Buried Like This is a fierce combination of old and new BRHG sounds that mercilessly hits you straight in the face. The song’s melody and structure were carefully honed, and the end result is definitely our strongest production to date. The lyrics and the song’s title crystallize the theme of an inevitable end, which also reflects the world around us,” the band says.

“We wanted an honest music video that fits the theme of the song, and that also visually conveys the mood and charge of the song. Our trusted collaborator Riivata Visuals was responsible for the explosive final result.”

Known for their intense live shows, Bloodred Hourglass will be touring extensively throughout the spring and summer, both in Finland and abroad. In April, the band will be seen in their hometown of Mikkeli, where they will host the two-day Black Box Mikkeli presents event, which will also feature Balance Breach, Enemies Everywhere and LUNA KILLS.

Bloodred Hourglass live:

26.04.2025 FI Mikkeli, Black Box Mikkeli presents
01.-03.05.2025 NO Kopervik, Karmoygeddon
25.-26.07.2025 FI Vaasa, Kaaosfest
01.08.2025 FI Pori, Porispere
02.08.2025 FI Tampere, Saarihelvetti
16.08.2025 FI Mikkeli, Dinosaurock
09.10.2025 DE Berlin, Cassiopeia
10.10.2025 CZ Zlin, Masters Of Rock Café
11.10.2025 HU Budapest, Analog Music Hall
13.10.2025 AT Vienna, Chelsea
14.10.2025 DE Leipzig, Hellraiser
15.10.2025 DE Hamburg, Bahnhof Pauli
16.10.2025 DK Esbjerg, Tobakken
18.10.2025 DE Frankfurt, Nachtleben
19.10.2025 DE Cologne, Helios 37
20.10.2025 FR Paris, Backstage by the Mill
22.10.2025 DE Dortmund, FZW
23.10.2025 NL Leiden, Nobel
24.10.2025 DE Lindau, Club Vaudeville
25.10.2025 CH Winterthur, Gaswerk
26.10.2025 DE Munich, Backstage
27.10.2025 DE Stuttgart, Im Wizemann

Bloodred Hourglass is:

Jaredi Koukonen – vocals
Jarkko Hyvönen – drums
Jose Moilanen – bass
Lauri Silvonen – guitar
Joni Lahdenkauppi – guitar
Eero Silvonen – guitar

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Female-Fronted Powerhouse Ylisia Pays Heartfelt Tribute to Lost Brother Ahead of The Hague Showcase

Wormholedeath is proud to announce the release of the lyric video for “Free”, a powerful and heartfelt track from Ylisia’s critically acclaimed album Underneath. The video, featuring visually captivating footage from Jarno Cordia’s Showreel, perfectly complements the raw emotion of the song. “Free” was written by vocalist Liesbeth Cordia following the loss of her brother, adding a deeply personal layer to the symphonic metal masterpiece.

In Liesbeth’s words: “A heartfelt tribute to a loved one lost too soon. This song confronts the overwhelming pain of grief and the struggle to find peace. It’s tough as I wrote it for my brother, who was only 44 when he died in a base-jumping accident. It’s a cathartic expression of loss and the feeling of never-ending emptiness. At the same time, it depicts that he was always a free spirit who can now, in death, be one with “source” and in a sense, “fly free, being one with the sky.”

On April 26, Ylisia will storm the stage at Paardcafé, The Hague, for a free-entry performance brimming with emotional intensity. The setlist will feature “Free,” timed to honor the birthday of Jarno Cordia (April 25), whose artistic legacy inspired the video’s visuals. Symphonic metal band Abstracted Mind  founded by the Argentine duo Juli Hope and Yamil Ladner, and featuring Ylisia’s very own drummer Eva Levina will open the night—experience their sound: https://youtu.be/8A3Y-Yi4E74

Since their formation in 2021, Ylisia has been capturing hearts and minds with their symphonic metal fusion, powerful vocals, and infectious melodies. Drawing inspiration from bands like The Gathering, Evanescence, Within Temptation, and Kate Bush, they’ve quickly become a live performance force to be reckoned with, gracing renowned stages at festivals such as FemME, Bevrijdingfestival Wageningen, and Nieuwveen Live.

Their debut album Underneath is not just another symphonic metal album—it’s an emotionally rich and personal journey, crafted over two decades by keyboardist George van Olffen. From heavy rock anthems to atmospheric ballads, tracks like “September,” “Pain,” and “Underneath” show off the band’s diverse sound. But it’s “Free,” written in the wake of deep personal loss, that truly stands out, delivering a powerful message of hope, grief, and resilience.

Produced with care by Daan Janzing and featuring stunning artwork by Gogo Malone, Underneath is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates raw emotion and musical depth.

Stream “Underneath” here: orcd.co/underneath

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The Vantages, who have emerged as one of the most interesting dark rock acts, release Darker from their upcoming EP

The Vantages, who last year made the music industry and fans alike giddy with their eponymous EP, are heading towards their second EP release. Thursday, we got a sneak peek of the package to be released later this year with the single Darker.

“Darker is a fast-paced, pounding banger inspired by Japanese indie. A 2-step beat and a surf vibe in front of a tsunami,” says the band’s vocalist and primus motor, Tim Mikkola, describing the end result.

After The Vantages’ trusted mixer Mauri Syrjälä (Suomenlinnan Studio), the whole thing was finalized at Abbey Road Studios in London, operated by Stefan Brown.

“Stefan is a funny and talented guy, I went to say hello to him at Abbey Road when I was in London at the end of the year. It restored my faith in mastering, we will continue to work closely together in the future,” Mikkola continues.

The highly visual band will also release a music video for the song Darker, which is a joint creation of Tim Mikkola and Kari Westerlund, who made the band’s previous Dramatique video, for example. The video was mainly shot in the premises of a restaurant that was under renovation.

“This was one of those ‘viva la process’ type progs, where you let the cat drop and trust that it will land on its paws. Kari and I, as fans of Wong Kar-Wai, first set out to chase the ‘Fallen Angels’ aesthetic, but on the cutting table we ended up preferring the sizzle instead of melancholic cinema”, says Tim.

The Vantages are:
Anton Froloff, rhythm guitar and keyboards
Henri Schröter, drums
Tim Mikkola, vocals
Mikko Janatuinen, lead guitar
Aleksi Larkovuo, bass

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Killing Eliza, a group of professional musicians, released the first single from their upcoming EP

Killing Eliza is a fresh energy pack of Finnish heavy rock, whose music features mind-bending riffs and pop-driven melodies that create an aggressive and catchy foundation for channeling anger, joy, sadness and love.

The band began the release process of their debut EP Pushing Daisies by releasing the first single, Under The Gun. Stylishly blending electronic elements with the soundscape of modern rock, the song examines a dark phase of life retrospectively.

“Under the Gun was born in retrospect from an experience in the depths of depression. When you gained some distance from the situation, it was possible to reflect on it in a new light – how it feels when everything around you changes and the direction becomes blurred, but you still have to find a way forward. The song came about quickly and effortlessly, as if it were a natural outpouring of past feelings and insights. It asks its listener: when life gets tough, will a person rise up or give up?”, the band ponders.

Killing Eliza’s members consist of professional musicians whose career paths have earned them fame both in Finland and internationally. Members have been seen in bands such as Kwan, Killer, Sunrise Avenue, Clarkkent, Antti Tuisku, Fireal, ORDER!ORDER! and Modern Day Citizen.

Each member of the band brings their own interpretation of Eliza’s mystery, which varies between rock, metal and pop, with their years of experience. Killing Eliza’s tight and energetic live form guarantees that the band will quickly carve their way into an unmissable live experience. Heavy rhythms, melodic hooks and vocal performances that defy the forces of nature show that Killing Eliza is here to redefine what modern rock can be.

Killing Eliza is:
Mikko Rannikko, vocals
Antti Mäki, guitar
Kusti Kaukoniemi, bass
Teijo Jämsä, drums

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Finnish old school death metal project Minuutti Hulluuteen released their debut mini-album Uni featuring Mathias Lillmåns on guest vocals

Minuutti Hulluutteen is Lasse Laihola‘s (ex-MindMirror, Hauras) solo project and a sign of his love for heavy music. In music you are able to sense a mix of old school death metal, black metal and even more modern expression. Mathias Lillmåns (Finntroll, …And Oceans, etc.) is featured as a guest vocalist on the mini-album named ‘Uni’ which is out on March 13th 2025 via Inverse Records. 

WATCH full mini-album music video: https://youtu.be/-K8cTC76_Xo

“Uni” contains eight songs and each song takes you to different levels of nightmare. The album songs are mixed together and they create a story that takes you to the darkest place. The solo project waited for a moment before implementation, looking for its complete form of expression. The result is a delicious piece of music that moves from one mood to another.

LISTEN to Uni album on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/minuutti-hulluuteen-uni

Minuutti Hulluuteen – Uni (mini-album 2025)

Track list:

1. Uni vai Painajainen
2.  Vajoan
3. Painajainen
4. Synkkä Illuusio
5. Minä olen pimeys
6. Palava Portti
7. Tyhjyys
8. Loppu

Line-up:

Lasse Laihola – Guitar, drums, bass & vocals
Mathias Lillmåns – Featuring vocals

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Nummirock will be complemented by Fit For An Autopsy and Mental Cruelty, who are performing their only Finnish gigs of the summer – Hevisaurus will be the star of Family Day

The highlight of the midsummer metal festival, Nummirock, is adding ten new performers to its lineup. At the same time, the festival’s international lineup is growing, with the addition of the American deathcore band Fit For An Autopsy and the German band Mental Cruelty, who operate in the same musical sandbox. Both bands’ gigs at Nummirock are the bands’ only gigs in Finland this summer.

The star of the traditional Nummirock family day was also revealded. The Jurassic rock band Hevisaurus, who recently released their new album World Tour, will be setting the pace for the day’s fun, for example on a bouncy castle and a carousel.

The domestic lineup is rounded out by Oranssi Pazuzu, Sara, Cumbeast, Aston Kalmari, LUNA KILLS, Rioghan, and the DJ duo Stereo Terror, who will squeeze the last drops of sweat out of the visitors of the evening.

Previously announced performers for the upcoming festival include Alestorm, Marduk, Cattle Decapitation, Decapitated, Patriarkh, Paleface Swiss, Kanonenfieber, Signs Of The Swarm, Cemetery Skyline, Turmion Kätilöt and Mokoma.

The artists announced so far, in alphabetical order, are:
Alestorm (UK)
Anal Vomit (Peru)
Assemble the Chariots
Aston Kalmari
Aquer (Chile)
Cattle Decapitation (USA)
Cemetery Skyline
Cumbeast
Decapitated (Poland)
Fit For An Autopsy (USA)
Havukruunu
Hevisaurus
Kanonenfieber (Germany)
LUNA KILLS
Lähiöbotox
Marduk special set (Sweden)
Mental Cruelty (Germany)
Mokoma
Moonlight Sorcery
Noiduin
Oranssi Pazuzu
Paleface Swiss (Switzerland)
Patriarkh (Poland)
Rioghan
Sara
Shereign
Signs Of The Swarm (USA)
Stereo Terror
Turmion Kätilöt
The Man-Eating Tree
Torture Killer
More bands will be announced during the spring.

Nummirock 2025 will be held on June 18-21, 2025.

Advance tickets for the four days of the event are now on sale at Tiketti and the Lippu.fi service. All prices and additional information will be updated at https://nummirock.fi/liput_ja_sijainti.

The four-day and two-day tickets on sale now include camping, i.e. a tent and a car space in a supervised camping area, for the duration of the ticket’s validity. Two-day tickets will go on sale later.

Price: €199/€239 (premium ticket)

Nummirock’s one-day tickets will go on sale on April 1, when the prices of four-day tickets will also increase.

Nummirock’s age-restricted recommendation for Midsummer partygoers is at least 16 years old.

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D.E.A.D Unleashes “Dead” – A Bone-Crushing Death Metal Onslaught in New Official Music Video

Australian-Swedish death metal juggernaut D.E.A.D has dropped the official music video for “Dead”, a track ripped straight from their ferocious album Of Vile and Hate, out now via Wormholedeath.

“Dead” is a savage death metal onslaught, dragging a tormented soul from decay into cursed rebirth. It reflects transformation through suffering, where pain breeds power and the past is left in ruin.

Brutal, raw, and merciless—D.E.A.D delivers pure death metal carnage.

 

The video was recorded at The Lab in Adelaide, South Australia. It was filmed and edited by Anthony James. The technical operator on the day was Isaac Ray.

Listen to the full album Of Vile and Hate:orcd.co/ofvileandhate

Forged in the darkness of the 2020 pandemic, D.E.A.D is a brutal death metal duo delivering unrelenting sonic destruction. Formed by Niels (Sweden) and Adam (Australia), two kindred spirits with a shared vision of extreme metal chaos, the band thrives on delivering raw, uncompromising death metal straight from the depths of isolation. No frills. No compromise. Just pure, unfiltered death metal fury.

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Finnish Thrashers OSIRIS REX Announce New Single And Official Video ‘Arrival Of The New Dawn’, Teaser Revealed

Tampere, Finland -based thrash metal act OSIRIS REX – led by US thrasher Superstar Joey Severance – have announced their brand new single and official video ‘Arrival Of The New Dawn’, set to come out on March 21st. The track is taken from the band’s upcoming EP.

In addition, to shorten the wait, today the band reveals the video teaser, watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cnz6kMY1OZo

OSIRIS REX is a Finnish thrash metal band featuring former members of TORNADO alongside new talents. Although the name has changed, the core remains the same: high-energy, riff-driven thrash metal with a modern twist.
This release of their debut single, under the name Osiris Rex, marks the start of a new chapter, with the same raw intensity and attitude that made Tornado a household name in underground metal scenes.
Fans of Testament, Megadeth and Exodus will find plenty to love: frenetic aggression, razor-sharp guitars and anthemic choruses built for the mosh pit.

With “Arrival Of The New Dawn”, Osiris Rex are ready to impress long-time fans and new listeners alike.

Single/video credits:

Music by: Superstar Joey Severance/Albert Hyronen
Lyrics by: Superstar Joey Severance
Produced by: Ben Varon
Engineered by: Ben Varon
Mixed by: Aleksis Pelli at Mix Studio 1101
Mastered by: Aleksis Pelli

Single cover art: Toni Nurmi
Band photo: Nadja Tonkoshkur

Line-up:
Vocals – Superstar Joey Severance
Guitar – John Creweholm
Guitar – V. Grave
Bass – Henry Steel

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Avant-Garde Black/Death Metal Force Nervous Drops “Heavy is the Head that Wears an Imaginary Crown” Lyric Video

Avant-garde black/death metal project Nervous is proud to unveil the lyric video for their powerful new track, “Heavy is the Head that Wears an Imaginary Crown.” Taken from the highly anticipated album Acquiescence, set for release on March 28, 2025, via Wormholedeath.

The track serves as a fierce allegory for the mental battles we face—particularly themes of self-doubt, loss of control, and the haunting persistence of inner conflict. Through regal and wartime imagery, “Heavy is the Head that Wears an Imaginary Crown” casts the psyche as a kingdom under siege, where the ruler (the self) is caught in a fierce struggle against both internal demons and external pressures. The metaphorical “grey ooze” represents the suffocating force of depression and societal decay, relentlessly overtaking everything in its path.

Pre-save “Acquiescence” here:orcd.co/acquiescence

Nervous, the brainchild of multi-instrumentalist Aaron Ciesielski, emerged from profound personal growth and self-discovery. Born amidst an existential crisis, “Acquiescence” is a concept album that chronicles this transformative journey, capturing the essence of rebellion, fear, and ultimately, the profound acceptance of self.

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Swedish hard rock band Blister Brigade released the third single & music video Disturbing Lights from their forthcoming fourth album A Rioting New Breed

Swedish Hard Rock / Heavy Metal band Blister Brigade is set to release their fourth studio album ‘A Rioting New Breed’ on April 25th 2025 via Inverse Records. The third single ‘Disturbing Lights’ was unleashed on March 12th and the music video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/3i9CwyW17sI

The band comments:
“This mid-tempo song was one of the first that was written for the new album. It plays with both heavy riffs and melodic, clean guitars. The pre-chorus with its strong melodies and cool drumbeat goes into a powerful chorus that is lifting the song to another level. Also, the clean outro with its harmonies, adds a depth to the song.

The title came about after loosing sleep over a half-broken lightbulb that was flashing on and off though the night. But because of a fever-condition, there was no ability to do anything about it. As far as songwriting goes, this is one of those songs where the title came first, and then the music and the rest of the lyrics was built around it.” 

LISTEN to Disturbing Lights on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/blister-brigade-lights

WATCH music video of the first single ‘Paradise Industrialized’: https://youtu.be/V-jhYElVK7g

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Blister Brigade – Disturbing Lights (single 2025)


Track list:

01. Disturbing Lights

Composed & lyrics by Gustav Lund

-ISRC-code: FI3FC2550504

Photo: Niklas Cederhill
Artwork and layout: Christian Wallin (Illustrations by Christian
Wallin)

Blister Brigade – A Rioting New Breed (album 2025)


Track list:

1. Let Thy Wheel Grind
2. Paradise Industrialized
3. Stampede
4. Disturbing Lights
5. Conceited Punks
6. The Duke
7. Bail Out
8. Before I Go
9. Small Town Tyrant
10. Smokescreen
11. Reborn A Better Man

Album recorded, produced, mixed and mastered by Max Malmer (Malmer Productions)

Guest Vocals on ”The Duke” by David Nilsson (Feral, Mace´n´Chain)

Album cover by Christian Wallin (Illustrations By Christian Wallin)

Line-up:

Gustav Lund: Lead/Rythm Guitar, Vocals
Samuel Larsson: Lead/Rythm Guitar
Anders Gustavsson: Bass
Rickard Lundmark: Drums

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