Category: Press Releases

Belgian/Thai Black Metal Discovery YHWH Announce New EP “Baghavat”

The enigmatic transcontinental entity known as YHWH has emerged from the shadows to announce the third chapter of their sonic evolution. On October 30th, 2026, the band will release their highly anticipated new EP, “Baghavat”.

Following the trail of spiritual and sonic devastation left by their previous critically acclaimed releases, Tetragrammaton and Khatha, “Baghavat” represents a profound deepening of the YHWH sound. This third installment sees the Belgian/Thai collective transcending their origins to deliver a work that is darker, sharper, and more meticulously focused than anything in their prior discography.

To herald this new era, YHWH has unleashed the first single, “Chains of Slavery.” An oppressive and suffocating journey through dense atmospheres and relentless percussion, the track serves as a perfect gateway into the uncompromising world of “Baghavat.”

Formed in 2024, YHWH is a Belgian/Thai black metal band. All music is composed by Schem HaMephorash and her sister C. Bones, with S.M. Goat Ritual joining in June. Their first EP, Tetragrammaton, was released in April 2025 via Wormholedeath. The second chapter, Khatha, was released in 2025, and now it’s time for the third chapter: Baghavat

RECUP Release New Single ‘Miss U’, Produced by Fabrizio Grossi in Los Angeles

A very young band with surprisingly clear ideas about where they want to go. RecUp return with “Miss U”, their new single released on August 28th via Volcano Records and produced in Los Angeles by Fabrizio Grossi. The band will present the song live on September 18 at Rome’s Traffic Live Club as part of Volcano Rock Night.

Young in age, but decidedly more mature when it comes to music, RecUp release their new single “Miss U” on Friday, August 28, via Volcano Records, marking another important chapter in a journey that began almost for fun and quickly developed into a project with clearly defined ambitions.

Formed in 2021, RecUp have already released the five-track EP UNION, and with “Miss U” they reveal an increasingly distinctive artistic direction. The new single moves within a contemporary pop-rock sound that is immediate yet far from predictable, combining energy, melodic sensitivity and carefully crafted arrangements with songwriting that speaks the language of their generation without relying on established formulas. “Miss U” captures the moment when, after the end of a complicated relationship, there is no choice but to face what has been left behind. The conflict between knowing what we deserve and continuing to feel something entirely different lies at the heart of a song that explores emotional dependence, loneliness and the need to rebuild one’s relationship with oneself. Adding further depth and an international dimension to the project is the production of Fabrizio Grossi, the Italian-American producer, musician and songwriter who has been based in Los Angeles for many years. Throughout his career, Grossi has worked with artists including Steve Vai, Alice Cooper, ZZ Top’s Billy F. Gibbons, Slash, Joe Bonamassa, Steve Lukather, Glenn Hughes, George Clinton, Eric Gales and Leslie West. His career speaks for itself in terms of the experience brought to the production of “Miss U”: a work that enhances RecUp’s still-evolving identity without compromising their freshness, shaping a modern and solid sound that already reaches beyond the boundaries of the emerging scene.

The RecUp will perform “Miss U” live on September 18 at Rome’s Traffic Live Club, one of the capital’s landmark rock venues, as part of Volcano Rock Night, Volcano Records’ own festival showcasing a selection of projects from the new rock scene connected to the label.

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Enemies Everywhere Released Self-Titled Debut Album

The four-piece deathcore band Enemies Everywhere have released their highly anticipated self-titled debut album. Formed in 2022, the band first made their mark on the Finnish metal scene with their Endless Discord EP, released two years ago, introducing a new wave of Finnish deathcore with a relentlessly aggressive approach.

Last year, the band underwent a lineup change as Sasu Mikkola took over vocal duties. Following the change, Enemies Everywhere turned their focus even more strongly towards developing their own musical identity, refining their sound and putting the finishing touches on the album. The result is a self-titled release that sees the band’s sound taking on a stronger and more distinctive form than ever before. Today, Enemies Everywhere proudly present their nine-track debut album.

“The release of the album is an important milestone for us, as we spent a long time refining the songs and developing our own sound for the record. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing people enjoy our music when we finally get to play these songs live! It’s an honor for us to be part of the Finnish extreme metal scene, which is alive and thriving.”

The album features six brand-new tracks alongside the previously released singles Undead Masquerade, Atonement and My Vengeance. At the heart of the album is the band’s and record’s title track, Enemies Everywhere. Check out the music video here.

“If someone could only listen to one song from us, then “Enemies Everywhere” is the right one! The track captures the essence of what the band represents: modern extreme metal with an uncompromising attitude. The meaning behind the song is written in its title, and it also reflects the foundation of what the band stands for. Whatever you pursue in life, you can never please everyone — there will always be someone with something negative to say. There are always enemies everywhere. As cliché as it may sound, you have to follow your own path and make decisions based on what feels right to you, rather than trying to satisfy the people around you. That is exactly what we have done with this band from the very beginning. ‘Fuck your satisfaction’.”

To celebrate the album’s release, the band will hit the road for a Finnish club tour. Check all dates here.

Lineup:
Sasu Mikkola – vocals
Otso Saano – guitar
Ville Vesala – bass
Veikka Laru – drums

Tracklist:
1. Divinity
2. My Vengeance
3. Enemies Everywhere (FOCUS TRACK)
4. Ghost
5. Intertwine With Twilight
6. The Odyssey
7. Rise Above
8. Undead Masquerade
9. Atonement

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JUPITER CYCLOPS Announces New Album “One Eye Opens” and Reveals Music Video “Who Are They Foolin’?”

Arizona heavy metal band JUPITER CYCLOPS will release their sophomore album, “One Eye Opens”, on November 20th, 2026 via Rockshots Records. Building on the foundations of their 2024 debut, “Age of the UFOnaut”, the band pushes its sound further into classic heavy metal and ’80s territory while retaining the heavy ’70s rock influences at the core of its identity. The album’s first single and opening track, “Who Are They Foolin’?”, is out now.

With “One Eye Opens”, Jupiter Cyclops expand on the sound established with their debut, bringing more of their ’80s influences to the surface. Across eight tracks, the album moves through traditional heavy metal and NWOBHM foundations while exploring proto-thrash, slower melodic songwriting and more atmospheric arrangements.

The album was written against a backdrop of what Jupiter Cyclops sees as a society increasingly shaped by manipulation, control, and fear. Those ideas inform both the title “One Eye Opens” and several of the songs, creating a thematic thread around awareness and the moment when accepted realities begin to be questioned.

Rather than following a single musical formula, the record moves between direct heavy metal, classic hard rock influences, and longer, more developed compositions. It culminates in the 7:39 “The Initiates” before closing with its title track, “One Eye Opens”.

Jupiter Cyclops comments:

“We are ready to unleash the tunes that we’ve been working on over the last couple of years. It will be bigger, heavier, with our most diverse songs yet. The album was written while watching the world lose its humanity in real time. Manipulation, control, fear, and the realization that modern life is built around keeping us asleep. If you follow us, you know we are about big riffs and hooks, and this album is stacked. The album is finally coming, and we can’t wait to share it in full volume.”

Leading the album is its first single, “Who Are They Foolin’?”, a track that introduces the heavier side of the new material.

The song has roots that stretch considerably further back than the album itself. Its original idea was written by bassist Jake Melius when he was just 16 years old before eventually being developed into its present form with Jupiter Cyclops. Written by Melius and guitarist Dustin Lyon with lyrics by Aaron Peltz, the track draws from early thrash while incorporating elements associated with Iron Maiden and Deep Purple.

Musically, “Who Are They Foolin’?” combines heavy riffing with melodic guitar work and Peltz’s commanding vocal delivery. Lyrically, the song functions as Jupiter Cyclops’ protest song, addressing power and the ability of a relatively small group of people to exercise a disproportionate degree of control over others. In that respect, the track provides a direct entry point into the wider themes explored on “One Eye Opens”.
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​Listen: https://lnk.to/3dKd9J​
​Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7laATZPSwak​

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“One Eye Opens” was recorded at The Ripper’s House, produced by Jupiter Cyclops and mixed by Dustin Lyon, with cover artwork by Mashai Fattahi.
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​“ONE EYE OPENS” | OUT NOVEMBER 20, 2026

PRE-ORDER “ONE EYE OPENS” | CD & VINYL – https://lnk.to/OneEyeOpens​

For fans of: UFO, Thin Lizzy, Iron Maiden, classic heavy metal, hard rock, and NWOTHM.

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Norwegian Death Metal Warriors OSKAAL Sign With Wormholedeath

Rising from the heart of Norway’s death metal scene, OSKAAL is proud to announce their signing with Wormholedeath label. Marking a new chapter in their sonic journey, the band is set to unleash their album, “(A)live,” on September 25, 2026.

OSKAAL is an emerging name in Norway’s extreme metal scene. The band delivers a sound that is both ferocious and deliberate. Bridging melody with raw aggression, and chaos with control. Their approach pushes beyond genre boundaries, shaping death metal into something visceral yet meticulously crafted.

At the heart of OSKAAL’s music is a dynamic interplay between melody and rhythm. Songs shift from moments of bleak disintegration to bursts of sheer brutality, laced with sardonic black humor. The rhythm section drives with precision and power, while contrasting guitar styles collide in rare synergy. Analytical and emotive. Technical, yet always serving the song.

Frontman Ole Stensgård commands with a voice that doesn’t just scream, but conjures. He channels something ancient and unsettling, delivering every phrase with a conviction that borders on ritual. His range stretches from guttural depths to piercing shrieks, but it’s the intent behind each sound that leaves a mark. His lyrics explore collapsing realities, forgotten gods, and the thin line between madness and revelation, painting nightmarish visions that feel alive in sound and spirit.

OSKAAL doesn’t follow trends or chase virtuosity for its own sake. Their sound is a carefully balanced blend of aggression and thoughtfulness, carving out a distinctive and compelling voice within the Norwegian and global death metal movement

OSKAAL Line-up:
Jo Aslak Aspås – Guitar, composer & songwriter
Jonathan Hamre – Drums
Erlend Andersen – Guitar
Tommy Køhler Salte – Bass
Ole Stensgård – Vocals

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Finnish-Mexican melodeath act Ulthima releases the second single from their upcoming album – Fast paced track about rejecting the narratives of powerful people

Finnish-Mexican melodeath ambassadors Ulthima is preparing to release their second album later this year. From Monterrey Mexico, to Helsinki Finland, the band came to be known in the Finnish metal scene with their Debut album “Symphony of the Night” in 2021. Now they have released the second single from the upcoming album.

The guitarist and composer Ric tells about the song:“‘Echoes of Silence’ was first composed right after the debut album and even after several reviews and changes it remained stylistically close to the first album. The song is about rejecting the narratives of powerful people, seeing the reality for what it is and learning to live with uncomfortable realities of life. Fast paced riffing, heavy intro and catchy chorus makes this a classic melodeath song.”

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Amazon Music etc.): https://push.fm/fl/ulthima-echoesofsilence

Ulthima is a band that originated back in 2010 in Monterrey Mexico, the band went on hiatus until 2018 in Helsinki Finland. Where the band finally consolidated its members and finished their first full length album Symphony of the Night. In mid 2024 the band started the recording of their second full length album Midnight’s Call, which will be released in the fall of 2026.

Ulthima:

Ricardo Escobar: Guitar

Luca Guagneli: Guitar

Antonio Valdés: Bass

Niko Sutinen: Keyboards

Ville Nummisalo: Drums

Tuomas Antila: Vocals

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SOULS OF DIOTIMA Surprise Release New Single ‘Senza Rancore’ – A Metalcore/Retro Wave Explosion Exposing the Metal Industry

The new single, sung exceptionally in Italian, is the third track anticipating the album “Arcade”, set to be released in October via Diotima Records.

A bolt out of the blue for the metal and alternative scene:
“Senza Rancore”, the new single by Souls of Diotima, is surprise-released today across all digital stores and streaming platforms.

Released under Diotima Records, the track marks the third stepping stone toward the band’s highly anticipated new album, titled Arcade and set for release this coming October, following the two previous singles “Run Away” and “Revenge”, which marked the first two steps of the group’s shift into Modern Metalcore.

A Sonic Experiment Without a Parachute:
“Senza Rancore” is a highly experimental track. Musically, the song combines the sonic impact and aggressiveness of Modern Metalcore with the synthetic, dark, and nostalgic atmospheres of Retro wave.

Adding to the hard-hitting nature of the track is the linguistic choice:
it is only the second song in the band’s entire discography to be sung completely in Italian. A precise, visceral decision designed to deliver the message directly and without narrative barriers.

A Magnifying Glass on a Microcosm Bound to Implode:
The lyrics of “Senza Rancore” shed light on and analyze, through a lens and without much filtering, certain “peculiarities” of the music industry surrounding the Metal scene, which, according to the band, represents a very specific microcosm bound to implode from within.

“The metal industry has become a closed microcosm, often suffocated by obsolete logic, pretenses, and toxic dynamics,” states the band. “With this song, we wanted to analyze the sector under a magnifying glass, surgically and without filters. There is no hatred, but rather the awareness of a system that, by continuing down this path, will inevitably end up imploding from the inside. We titled it ‘Senza Rancore’ [No Hard Feelings] precisely because it isn’t an impulsive
attack, but a lucid and bitter snapshot of reality.”

Towards the Release of Arcade:
With this high-impact single, Souls of Diotima raise the bar of expectations even higher for Arcade, promising a mature, eclectic album free of artistic compromises.

Stream Senza Rancore on digital platforms or watch the official visualizer on YouTube
– https://sod.bfan.link/senza-rancore
– https://youtu.be/g-hXcVkWznk

To celebrate the release right around the album drop, the band will perform three special Release Party shows across Europe:

OCTOBER 2 | Le Stock – Mennecy, France (special guests: Solitude Within + Corvius)
OCTOBER 3 | Release Party @ Club Hell – Diest, Belgium (special guest: Solitude Within)
OCTOBER 4 | Popei – Eindhoven, Netherlands (Early show, starts at 3:00 PM! Special guest: Solitude Within)

Tickets for all dates are available on the band’s official website: https://soulsofdiotima.net/

“Senza Rancore” is available starting today on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and all major streaming platforms.

“Arcade” Tracklist:
Warning!
Revenge
Deadline
Black Rose
Run Away
Time is a Flame
A Child
Senza Rancore
Head Up, Guard Up
Cage
Nocturnal Vibe

Watch the official visualizer for “Revenge” on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4YZmVTgGET0, Stream “Revenge” on digital platforms: https://sod.bfan.link/revenge
Watch the official video ‘Run Away’ : https://youtu.be/3Y2aimEFloI

Souls of Diotima are:
Claudia Barsi: voice
Giorgio Pinna: drums
Fabio Puddu: guitars + vocals
Manuel Dettori: bass

More on Souls of Diotima: https://linktr.ee/soulsofdiotimaofficial

Power metal force Iron Savior share new single “The Creature’s Tale” from upcoming album “Deathbringer” out November 13

German power metal force Iron Savior share today their new single and official video, “The Creature’s Tale”, the second taste of the upcoming album “Deathbringer”, out on November 13,2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.

Vocalist Piet Sielck said: “Of course the classic Frankenstein story has been told in many ways before, but it appears to never loose it’s fascination, especially in our modern world with biogenetic manipulation and artificial intelligence. What it’s life? This question hasn’t been answered yet sufficiently… I was really inspired by the Netflix movie in 2025, especially from the last part when the story is narrated by the creature… The Creature‘s Tale.”

Watch the official video for “The Creature’s Tale” HERE

Pre-Order “Deathbringer” HERE

Hamburg-based Iron Savior have long established themselves as one of Europe’s most consistent and productive power metal bands. With their monumental new studio album “Deathbringer”, the band around Piet Sielck has more than one reason to celebrate: following the third instalment of the “Reforged” series, for which Iron Savior completely re-recorded the songs from their Noise Records era, as well as a covers album, the band now presents a brand-new studio album.

This next chapter in the band’s history finds Iron Savior in outstanding form – full of energy, punch and soaring anthems. In support of “Deathbringer”, the band will also hit the road together with Mystic Prophecy. And this certainly should not go unmentioned: the band is celebrating 30 years of Iron Savior.

As usual, Piet Sielck once again produced the album himself – at his own Powerhouse Studio, a well-established name in the field of powerful metal productions and a place that has long been inseparably connected to the sound of Iron Savior. With “Deathbringer”, the band delivers the perfect successor to their successful 2023 album “Firestar”.

What unites all songs on the new album is their anthemic character – always one of Iron Savior’s greatest strengths. “Climbing Higher” provides a powerful motivational boost, excursions into melodic speed metal territory such as “Light In The Dark” are present as well, and the fast, high-energy title track “Deathbringer” immediately grabs the listener’s attention. The stomping, relentless “Creature’s Tale” also stands out as another highlight of the album.

With “Deathbringer”, Iron Savior also return to the concept album format. After 200 years of peace, the galaxy once again stands on the brink: the Shadows, an insectoid species and ancient enemy of mankind, have returned. Aboard the gigantic Deathbringer vessel, their immortal Queen has preserved the last remnants of her species inside an eternal digital hive – sustained by the life force of countless worlds. Now the Iron Savior and the Alliance must face an enemy more powerful than ever before.

Musically and narratively, “Deathbringer” brings together everything Iron Savior have stood for over the past three decades: powerful power metal, huge choruses, sci-fi grandeur and a band that, even after 30 years, has lost none of its energy.

“Deathbringer” Tracklist:

1.    Shadows Of Neverness
2.    Deathbringer
3.    Light In The Dark
4.    The Creature’s Tale
5.    Back From The Fires Of Hell
6.    To Boldly Go
7.    Climbing Higher
8.    No Deal (bonus track)
9.    Dawn Of Deliverance
10.    Gunslinger
11.    Never To Yield
12.    Forever And A Day
13.    Fever (bonus track) – Judas Priest cover

Line Up:
Piet Sielck – lead vocals & guitars
Joachim “Piesel” Küstner – guitars
Patrick Opitz – bass
Patrick Klose – drums

Produced, mixed and mastered by Piet Sielck
All songs: Music & lyrics: Piet Sielck

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IRON SAVIOR – TOUR DATES 2026:
29.08.2026 ES Puerto De Vega – Unirock Fest
04.09.2026 NL Amstelveen – Heavy Metal Maniacs Festival
13.11.2026 DE Siegburg – Kubana
26.11.2026 DE Nürnberg – Hirsch
27.11.2026 DE Lindau – Club Vaudeville
28.11.2026 DE Freiburg – Crashclub
03.12.2026 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal
04.12.2026 DE Bochum – Matrix/Rockpalast
05.12.2026 DE Oldenburg – MTS
10.12.2026 BE Kortrijk – DVG Club
11.12.2026 DE Osnabrück – Hyde Park
12.12.2026 DE Köln – MTC
13.12.2026 DE Mannheim – 7er Live Club

Finnish diverse melodic metal band Dreamferno releases new song featuring a breakbeat artist in an unexpected collaboration

Finnish diverse melodic metal band Dreamferno has released new song “Ark Of Engrams”. Melodic and heavy song represents the faster progressive groove of the band with an unexpected flavor: a delicate hint of breakbeat.

The breakbeat-inspired section of the track was produced by Helsinki-based DJ/producer Eronn (Veeti Eronen), known in Finland’s underground electronic music scene and through the Joensuu-based Fiktio ry. With over a decade of production experience, he brings a fresh touch to Ark Of Engrams with breaks-driven drums and psychedelic vocal effects.

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Deezer, YouTube Music etc.): https://push.fm/fl/dreamferno-arkofengrams

Dreamferno tells about the new song:

“The Ark of this song, Ouroboros, is a living psychological entity that builds and feeds upon the unpleasant memories buried deep within the psyche of the person stranded aboard it. As one sails upon Ouroboros, time and one’s sense of self become distorted, and escape feels almost impossible. Yet somewhere in the distant, mist-shrouded horizon, the light of a lighthouse can be seen…“

Dreamferno is a group of friends from Finland’s Savonia and Karelia regions, united by a shared passion for creating music where rules are nonexistent and almost nothing is forbidden.

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Taiwan’s biggest metal band, CHTHONIC, and Finnish singer Mariska have created a hard-hitting track; the single “Näin Määrättiin” draws on tragic human stories from both countries.

Taiwan’s biggest metal band, CHTHONIC, and Mariska released a surprise collaboration track titled “Näin Määrättiin” (Thus It Was Ordained). This marks the first time ever that Mariska has featured on an extreme metal song.

Although the new track was inspired by the final words Taiwanese prisoners of conscience wrote to their loved ones before their executions, vocalist Freddy Lim realized that—despite historical differences—Finland’s history also holds similar, heart-wrenching stories of separation, loss, and survival.

Delving deeper into the subject, Freddy made a surprising discovery: during the Winter War, Finland’s resistance was frequently reported on in *Taiwan Minpo*, the first newspaper founded by Taiwanese people. At the time, Finland’s struggle against overwhelming odds offered inspiration and encouragement to Taiwanese readers. Many of those readers later became prisoners of conscience in the late 1940s.

The idea that people across the globe could share the same emotions and struggles—and even inspire one another—deeply resonated with Freddy. Around the same time, he became acquainted with Mariska and grew interested in her artistry and poetic lyrical style.

“This reminds me of my good old punk hardcore days; it’s a truly interesting experience!” Mariska continues: “When I first listened to CHTHONIC, their powerful music and videos made a deep impression on me. So, when they contacted me and proposed a collaboration, I agreed almost immediately.”

“I hope listeners can feel the sorrow in the song but also find solace in it. Death is something we all have to face sooner or later, and none of us can avoid it.”

The band’s other key songwriter and guitarist, Jesse Ulas Liu, adds:

“I think this is CHTHONIC’s first love song. It is a love song filled with conflicting emotions—sorrow, guilt, regret, despair, and hopelessness. Although the song still bears CHTHONIC’s signature style, we’ve also incorporated many new elements. I hope our fans find it refreshing.”

During the composition process, bassist Doris Yeh once again finalized the original demo by Freddy and Jesse, helping to shape the track just as she had for the band’s recent releases. “We no longer rush to release music the way we used to. Now, we finally have the opportunity to work carefully on each song, one by one. I really value the fact that we can still make music together, so I wanted to give careful thought to every detail,” says Doris Yeh, adding that she also discovered a surprising connection to Mariska through the latter’s well-known song “Terveisin Doris.”

The members of CHTHONIC are currently literally split between opposite sides of the globe, with Freddy and Doris living in Helsinki and the rest of the band in Taipei.

“Freddy still sends messages on every possible platform!” Dani laughs. “It still feels like he’s right here with us. But that’s a good thing. That attitude keeps us moving and drives us to create new music.”

The music video for the song “Näin Määrättiin” premiered  at the Air Guitar World Championships’ Dark Horse Video Show and at the Oulu Music Video Festival.

Freddy Lim, who serves as Taiwan’s representative in Finland, has participated in several events within the European Capital of Culture program in Oulu this year, where he has also given speeches.

“In previous events, I’ve mostly expressed my thoughts through words. Thanks to a kind invitation, I now have the opportunity to express my emotions through music as well,” says Freddy Lim.

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