Symphonic metal masters Visions Of Atlantis and power metal giants Warkings released a joint single Pirates & Kings

Austrian symphonic metal pirate regiment Visions Of Atlantis and German power metal band Warkings have joined forces, and the result is now available to listen to. The Pirates & Kings single and accompanying music video will also lead the group towards a joint tour of the same name next spring.

“The time for competition or division is over. As threats and tensions grow, the answer is to unite and collaborate. This year ends with fear and dark predictions, and next year will show what is right. Tyrants will not win, manipulation will not work. We can see through the smokescreen and demand our own truth,” says Visions Of Atlantis vocalist Clémentine Delauney, continuing:

“We believe that unity is strength. This is a time for collaboration – a time to open up to others and gather like-minded souls together. We can face anything when we stand with our own tribe, and that tribe grows. Dare to conquer your fears, bring a friend with you, and reserve your place for the most epic adventure to a place where a new world is being shaped, courage is being honored, emotions are being deepened, and your power is real.”

Warkings also shares the same thoughts with poetic lyrics.

“As the tide of chaos rises and the winds whisper of war, kings must look beyond their thrones. That’s why we’ve joined forces with Visions of Atlantis – the warriors of the seas – to remind the world that unity is the greatest weapon. Pirates & Kings is a union sealed by fire and storm.”

The Pirates & Kings Over Europe tour kicks off on February 5, 2026 in Pratteln, Switzerland, and will take the bands to a total of 21 cities across Europe.

VISIONS OF ATLANTIS & WARKINGS LIVE 2026
PIRATES & KINGS -tour 2026
05.02.26 CH – Pratteln / Z7
06.02.26 DE – Saarbrücken / Garage
07.02.26 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle
08.02.26 DE – Frankfurt / Batschkapp
10.02.26 UK – Manchester / Academy 2
11.02.26 UK – London / O2 Academy Islington
12.02.26 FR – Paris / Elysée Montmartre
13.02.26 NL – Tilburg / 013 Poppodium
14.02.26 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser
15.02.26 DE – Berlin / Columbia Theater
16.02.26 PL – Warsaw / Proxima
18.02.26 CZ – Zlín / Masters of Rock Café
19.02.26 DE – Hannover / Capitol
20.02.26 DE – Hamburg / Markthalle
21.02.26 DE – Geiselwind / Musichall
26.02.26 FR – Lyon / La Rayonne
27.02.26 DE – Stuttgart / Im Wizemann Halle
28.02.26 DE – Munich / Backstage Werk
05.03.26 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra
06.03.26 AT – Vienna / SimmCity
07.03.26 AT – Wörgl / Komma

VISIONS OF ATLANTIS IS:
Clémentine Delauney – vocals
Michele Guaitoli – vocals, piano, orchestral arrangements
Thomas Caser – drums
Christian Douscha – guitar
Herbert Glos – bass

WARKINGS IS:
The Tribune – vocals
The Crusader – guitar
The Viking – bass
The Spartan – drums
Morgana le Fay – growls/vocals

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Lord Of The Lost’s OPVS NOIR Vol 2 out with Winter’s Dying Heart single – The majestic ballad is enhanced with an animated video

Lord Of The Lost have released their OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 album on December 12th. It’s the second part of their massive album trilogy. In the meantime, fans of dark, bombastic music can enjoy the single Winter’s Dying Heart, which was designed as the band’s first animated video and was made by film studio Kotburschi Kollektiv.

“This song hurts in the most beautiful way possible. It’s bittersweet, slow, heavy – like big waves in slow motion. This kind of music is the best example of how melancholy is a beautiful feeling for me, one that I can wrap myself in like a blanket when I feel like it. Winter’s Dying Heart is based on true events, dressed up in a modern fairy tale. The song lives deep in the core mood of the OPVS NOIR trilogy,” says Chris Harms.

Ever-expanding their musical horizons, Lord Of The Lost have toured extensively since the first part of the trilogy, both on their own UK tour and a joint European tour with Feuerschwanz.

Next year, the band will tour the US, Canada and Australia before returning to Europe for the recently announced TOVR NOIR 2026 tour, which will span 19 countries.

LORD OF THE LOST Live 2026

DARK WINTER TOUR – USA & CANADA 2026
Co-Headliner Tour w/ The Birthday Massacre
Special Guest Wednesday 13
19.01.26 US – Baltimore, MD / Baltimore Soundstage
20.01.26 US – Philadelphia, PA / Theatre of Living Arts
21.01.26 US – New Haven, CT / Toad’s Place
23.01.26 US – New York, NY / Webster Hall
24.01.26 US – Worcester, MA / The Palladium
25.01.26 CA – Montréal, QC / Beanfield Theatre
26.01.26 CA – Toronto, ON / Phoenix Concert Theatre
28.01.26 US – Cleveland, OH / House of Blues
29.01.26 US – Cincinnati, OH / Bongart’s
30.01.26 US – Detroit, MI / St. Andrews Hall
31.01.26 US – Chicago, IL / Concord Music Hall
02.02.26 US – Minneapolis, MN / First Avenue
04.02.26 US – Denver, CO / Summit Music Hall
05.02.26 US – Salt Lake City, UT / The Complex
07.02.26 US – Los Angeles, CA / The Fonda
08.02.26 US – San Francisco, CA / UC Theatre

Australia 2026
19.02.26 AU – Brisbane / Crowbar
20.02.26 AU – Melbourne / Max Watts
21.02.26 AU – Sydney / Crowbar
22.02.26 AU – Adelaide / Lion Arts

OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 tracklist:
The Fall From Grace
Would You Walk With Me Through Hell? (feat. Infected Rain)
One Of Us Will Be Next
Walls Of Eden
Raveyard (feat. Käärijä)
The Last Star
What Have We Become (feat. IAMX)
Winter’s Dying Heart
Scarlight
Please Break The Silence (feat. Anna Brunner)
Sharp Edges

OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 is available in several different formats and special packages, all of which you can check out here.

LORD OF THE LOST is:
Chris Harms – vocals, guitar
Pi Stoffers – guitar
Benjamin “Benji“ Mundigler – guitar, keyboards
Klaas Helmecke – bass
Gerrit Heinemann – Piano, keyboards, percussion
Niklas Kahl – drums

The Finnish melodic death/doom metal band The Harbinger released Gates of Hell EP

Finnish melodic death/doom metal band The Harbinger has released a new EP ‘Gates of Hell’ via Inverse Records

LISTEN to ‘Gates of Hell’ EP on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/the-harbinger-ep

WATCH Hollow music video: https://youtu.be/1VvGF_7o7B0

WATCH Sleepless music video: https://youtu.be/0ruWLSsza5I

From the cracks of concrete hell, Kouvola, Finland, rises a new band with beautiful yearning doom metal melodies and crushing death metal riffs.
The band was formed in the cold winter of 2016. After some line up changes and finding their sound, the band released their first EP ”Shadows Dance” in three singles between 2020-2021. ”Dead Ends” EP was released in 2023 and it felt like the band had sharpened their sound and style.

A New EP “Gates of Hell” was released in December 2025 via Inverse Records.

Line-up:

Aku Rundberg – Drums
Arto Kujala –  Guitar & backing vocals
Lauri Korhonen – Bass & backing vocals
Pasi Kanerva – Vocals
Sami Karhu – Guitar

Links:
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https://www.instagram.com/theharbingermetal
https://theharbingermetal.bandcamp.com

Evocatus Unleash “Devoted To Inevitable Death” Music Video

Melodic Death Metal legion EVOCATUS has unleashed the official music video for their monolithic title track, “Devoted to Inevitable Death.” This aggressive, animated single arrives as a new visual chapter from their uncompromising album, INEVITABLE DEATH, out via WormHoleDeath.

“Devoted To Inevitable Death” is a thunderous ode to fate, warfare, and the inescapable end that comes for us all…

Vaughan explains: “I wrote the main riff for this song just after recording finished for our last album, Path to Tartarus, not quite making it in time for that release. I was listening to a lot of Beyond Creation at the time, and this main riff was inspired by the chunky intro on Omnipresent Perception. I aimed to combine this with the soaring highs and churning lows of the choruses to really give it a contrasting ‘triumph through tribulation’ feeling. This song also has my favourite solo on the album, very happy with how it turned out.”

The new music video is illustrated, animated, and edited by @VKI-ILL, bringing the track’s intensity and emotion into a visual world of war-torn myth and looming finality.

Music by Douchkov, lyrics by Jones.
Produced, mixed, and mastered by Ryan Huthnance (Emissary Studios).
Logo by Carlo Santos.

Stream “Inevitable Death”: orcd.co/inevitabledeath

CD: www.auralwebstore.com/inevitable-death

Evocatus are a 5-piece Battle metal / Melodeath from NSW, Australia.
Hailing from the desolate craterfields of Australia’s Hunter Valley, Evocatus are a 5-piece melodic death metal band, crafting epic tales with crushing riffs, blistering solos, and haunting melodies. A potent blend of thrash, death, folk, and symphonic elements, Evocatus has been leaving a trail of sonic destruction across the Australian metalscape.

EVOCATUS are:

Nich Shields – Vocals
Vaughan Jones – Guitars
Callan Douchkov – Guitars
Brad Delforce – Bass
Adam Watts – Drums

Follow EVOCATUS:

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https://www.youtube.com/@evocatusbandofficial
https://evocatus.bandcamp.com/music

Tuska 2026 announces more bands

Tuska Festival, which will take place in in Suvilahti, Helsinki, the last weekend of June, has announced a slew of new artists to expand next summer’s already diverse lineup.

Tuska Fridays, headlined by Megadeth, featured Swedish industrial metal veteran Pain, led by multi-instrumentalist and producer Peter Tägtgren; Danish hard rock legends D-A-D; Arizona stadium death metal band Gatecreeper; and American rhythmic reggaecore group Aurorawave.

Saturday, headlined by Bad Omens, featured the new Finnish power rock trio HOKKA; theatrical American emo rock band The Funeral Portrait; atmospheric Finnish slow-rockers Swallow The Sun; melodic death metal pioneers Survivors Zero; and electric guitar folk band Kallomäki.

The new names for the closing day, which will conclude with Bring Me The Horizon, are Sara, a pioneer of Finnish alternative rock and metal who just celebrated their 30th anniversary; Kajos, a Nordic folk band inspired by Finnish-Karelian mythology and the powerful force of nature; hardcore punk band Rukous; and Necrotic Ooze, who offer low-frequency death metal in the spirit of the early ’90s.

At this point, the artists confirmed for Tuska 2026 based on their performance dates:

Friday, June 26, 2026
Megadeth
Pain, D-A-D, Blood Incantation, Lost Society, Gatecreeper
Bloodred Hourglass, Ensiferum, aurorawave, Slope, Kneel Before The Death, 802

Saturday, June 27, 2026
Bad Omens
Trivium, P.O.D.
Kublai Khan TX, Paleface Swiss, Rivers of Nihil, HOKKA
Swallow The Sun, The Funeral Portrait, Majestica, Dogma, Melrose Avenue
The Callous Daoboys, Survivors Zero, Kallomäki

Sunday, June 28, 2026
Bring Me The Horizon,
Stam1na, The Plot In You, Queensrÿche
Malevolence, Soilwork, The Browning
Sara, Return To Dust, Neckbreakker, Allt, Atlas
Kajos, Rukous, Necrotic Ooze

The remaining artists and lineup for Tuska 2026 will be announced at a later date.

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Also check out Tuska’s Christmas calendar on Tuska’s social media channels, where you can win, among other prizes, tickets to TuskaLive concerts and merchandise packages from Tuska partners.

Tickets:
All ticket categories are now on sale at Tuska’s official ticketing networks, Tiketti and Lippu.fi.

Day tickets from €149.00
Two-day tickets from €219.00
Three-day tickets from €239.00

VIP Day tickets from €239.00
VIP Three-day tickets from €379.00

Prices for all ticket categories will increase on January 1, 2026, so this is the last time to redeem vouchers at the current price. Also remember to take into account the validity of cultural vouchers, which often expire at the end of the year!

The age limit for Tuska is 18.

In collaboration with: Fortum, Helsinki, Karhu, Radio City, Redi

TUSKA June 26-28, 2026
Helsinki, Suvilahti
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Experimental Metal Visionary Daniele Brusaschetto to Unleash Massive New Album, “Dichotomous”

Italian experimental noise metal icon Daniele Brusaschetto is set to release his new album “Dichotomous” via Wormholedeath, a fierce and imaginative statement from one of Italy’s most original underground voices.

Since 1994, Daniele Brusaschetto has been on a continuous journey through his own world of sonic soot.

Performing as a power trio, he follows the imaginative path paved by Voivod, Godflesh, and early Mastodon—a mix of granite-heavy riffs, metal grit, no wave dissonance, and an emotional machinery waiting to be discovered beyond the wall of guitars.

In 2016, his passion for the six-string and extreme rock was reignited. “Flying Stag” (2019) marked his return to a metal–math–groove–stoner sound. In 2023, he released “Bruise A Shadow” via WormHoleDeath Records.

Now, Daniele is preparing to unveil his new full-length album, “Dichotomous”, which captures the natural evolution of his distinctive and uncompromising sound.

The Lineup Driving the Sound:

Daniele Brusaschetto: voce/chitarra
Daniele Pagliero: basso
Alberto “Mono” Marietta: batteria

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Re-Armed Summons the Shadows – New Single “Ominous Penumbra” Released, New Album Coming Spring 2026

The darkness of a new era has descended. Finnish melodic death metal band Re-Armed returns from the shadows with their new single “Ominous Penumbra”, serving as a foreboding introduction to the band’s upcoming full-length album.

Listen to the song on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Qobuz, Bandcamp etc.): https://push.fm/fl/rearmed-ominouspenumbra

The song’s oppressive atmosphere and symbolism – “A dark mass with wispy tendrils, floats across the sky…” – intertwine with the concept of a shadow that is not born solely from individual darkness, but surrounds us all. “We ourselves are the greatest enemies of all living things,” the band reflects on the song’s message.

“Ominous Penumbra” continues Re-Armed’s journey toward the spring 2026 album, exploring the delicate balance between light and darkness in ever deeper ways. The album is loosely themed around opposing forces and the ongoing struggle between them – both in the world and within the human mind.

The single is now available on all streaming platforms – a reminder that shadows are never far, and each of us carries our own.

 

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https://linktr.ee/re_armed_band

Awake Again wraps up their EP with an explosive single: Violins

Awake Again, who performed at Rockfest Finland last summer, have been on a great rise in their career for some time now, and the band has been growing their fan base abroad, especially through social media. The band, which forges modern alternative metal with its own unique style, is at the forefront of their new Violins single, which also bundles The Dream That Never Dies EP.

The new song is an adrenaline-filled, fast-paced combination of modern alt metal and industrial elements. The chaotic atmosphere is fueled by synths and catchy melodies that act as cherries on top of an explosive cake. The lyrical theme of the song is left to the listener’s interpretation, as the first words of the song state “What do you think this song is about?”

The idea for the song came about a year earlier, when the speed of the guitar playthrough video for the song PARAS!TE was accidentally changed to 0.75 times.

“We realized that this would give us a completely different groove that could work with the same type of riff. With a lot of math from vocational school, I calculated that a tempo of 0.75 times would be 175 bpm and saved the project on my computer. A year later, I sat with my guitar on my lap at a distance learning lecture at the university, started to play around with the riff and it perfectly matched the tempo I had found earlier. It quickly had industrial-inspired synth sounds and the mood of the song began to take shape,” singer Matti Österman recalls.

The song was finalized together with the entire band. For the first time in a long time, external production help was also involved: Awake Again’s trusted mixer Rami Nykänen produced the song together with Österman and was responsible for mixing and mastering.

As the final single from The Dream That Never Dies EP, violins complements its musically diverse content. The EP featured previously released singles: the chaotic marine adventure shitwreck, the heavy and darkly growling soil and the massive modern stadium rock river. The EP will later be released in physical edition together with the previously released A Promise of Better Days EP.

“While working on this EP, the feeling grew that we have more clearly found our own sound, which also seems to resonate with a larger audience. The guidelines are now clear for our next album, which we have already started working on,” reveals bassist Ville “Ukkometso” Loukola.

Awake Again, who have been rocking their live shows with wild energy, will next be seen at a gig at Kerubi in Joensuu on December 19th. IKINÄ and Balance Breach will also be performing during the evening.

Awake Again is:
Matti Österman – Vocals
Ville Loukola – Bass
Petteri Horn – Drums
Maron Lahdenperä – Guitar

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Finnish death metal band Licuation released an exceptionally intense double single ‘Stigmatized’

Finnish Kuopio-based death metal band Licuation unveils an exceptionally intense double single, with the tracks 213 and Stigmatized showcasing the band’s most brutal and ambitious side to date. 213 is a relentless and straightforward death metal strike, blending rapid-fire riffing, pounding double-kick patterns, and sewer-rat-like guttural vocals. Lyrically, the track plunges into the horrifying world of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer and his infamous “death room,” from which no one ever returned. The song’s physical, aggressive energy mirrors the human darkness at the core of Dahmer’s story.

Stigmatized, on the other hand, delivers a longer and more epic composition that fuses direct riffing with groove elements and layered rhythmic variations. The track features a bass solo, tight guitar tapping, and deliberate rhythmic intricacies that highlight the band’s technical skill and compositional ambition. Lyrically, Stigmatized explores dangerous cults and the twisted internal logic that pulls people into their orbit. The song constructs a closed, oppressive world where personal freedom is consumed by the deranged rules of the collective.

Together, the two tracks demonstrate Licuation’s ability to combine raw aggression, technical proficiency, and storytelling in a way that stands out within the Finnish metal landscape. 213 represents the band at its most explosive and direct, while Stigmatized expands their sound into longer and heavier territories. Through these two songs, Licuation proves capable of both crushing intensity and nuanced atmosphere-building.

The result is dark, menacing, and musically tight — exactly what modern death metal demands. This double single stands as a strong testament to Licuation’s readiness to ascend to the next level. Both 213 and Stigmatized reflect the band’s evolution toward an even bolder and heavier sonic identity.

LISTEN to Stigmatized on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/licuation-stigmatized

The band comments tracks:

” “213” is a straightforward and merciless track that blends rapid-fire riffing, pounding double-kick patterns, and sewer-rat-like guttural vocals. Lyrically, it delves into the twisted world of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. Plunging straight into his infamous “death room,” from which there is no return.

“Stigmatized” is a long, epic death metal track that blends straightforward riffing with heavy groove elements. The song features intricate rhythmic twists, a bass solo, and tight guitar tapping. Lyrically, it explores dangerous cults that pull people into their orbit — closed worlds ruled by their own disturbed internal logic.”

Licuation is a death metal band from Kuopio, Finland, known for playing fast, heavy and uncompromisingly hard. Their music fuses relentless blast beats, growling bass lines, ice-cold guitar tones and melodic solos. Tying it all together is a raw, ferocious vocal delivery that channels themes of pain and death. The group has released several acclaimed records and music videos. Their latest EP, Morbidly Curious, garnered wide attention and strong support from metal fans around the world. Now the band is hungrier than ever — ready to show what they’re truly capable of. Licuation has earned a reputation on major festivals and club stages across Finland: performing in front of a 5,000-strong crowd at Raahe Kölifest, five consecutive shows at Kuopiorock, and an intense set at Turku Metallivuori are just a few highlights. Licuation has shared the stage with acts such as Stam1na and Marco Hietala. This regiment won’t slow down until it rests in the grave.

Alternative Metal Force THIS I OWE Returns With New Single “Swallow”

Alternative metal quartet THIS I OWE proudly announces the release of their powerful new single, “Swallow,” a haunting and deeply emotional track now streaming on all major digital platforms.

The idea for “Swallow” came soon after the release of the band’s critically acclaimed debut album, Alchemists. Though already deep into planning their next major project, This I Owe felt a pressing creative need to release one more track, marking a poignant bridge between chapters.

“Swallow” is a raw, atmospheric ballad shaped in the emotional aftermath of the band’s debut. True to its title, the song reflects the profound experience of being pulled under by your own thoughts and feelings. This I Owe masterfully crafted a mood of slow, sinking tension that feels distinctly unsettling yet strangely calm, carrying that signature emotion with a subtle, yet effective, classic-rock edge.

“Swallow” marks a small step away from the album’s sound, but not so far that fans won’t recognize the band’s identity. THIS I OWE are confident listeners will hear familiar threads woven into this new chapter.

Stream the single on all major digital platforms here: orcd.co/swallowsingle

The new single arrives on the heels of the band’s celebrated debut album, Alchemists. Conceptually, the album delves deep into the universal experience of grief. It follows a protagonist navigating the complex stages of loss, mourning the death of hope, their “Queen of Hearts.” Moving from sorrow and anger to reflection and eventual acceptance, Alchemists is both a deeply personal journey and a cathartic, sonic ritual for listeners.

Hailing from Athens, Greece, THIS I OWE is a dynamic band that fuses alternative metal with elements of prog, doom, and gothic metal. With their emotionally charged sound and genre-defying compositions, the band has quickly carved out a name for themselves as one of the most compelling new acts in the Greek metal scene.

Lineup
Vocals: Maria Kanellaki
Guitar: Christos Kalentzos
Bass: Thodoris Grigoroudis
Drums: Gerasimos Avgeris

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