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Divine Sovereign Unveils Lyric Video “Enshrined Kind” as Autaxia Chronicles Hits Shelves Worldwide

Polish atmospheric black/epic doom metal solo project Divine Sovereign has released the lyric video for “Enshrined Kind,” a defining track from the album Autaxia Chronicles: Dawn Of A New Age, out in digital format and on CD.

“Enshrined Kind” marks the moment where Divine Sovereign fully shaped the narrative core of the project. What began as a distant vision of galactic conflict shifted toward a more grounded and human question: why do uprisings fail, and what force is strong enough to unite people when shared culture and history are not?

“The Lyric video for that song is like a milestone in my musical endeavors, sort of cementing this first chapter,” says Divine Sovereign, “beginning of, hopefully, a long journey that’s ahead of me.”

The inspiration came from the revolt of Spartacus, the largest slave uprising in ancient Rome. Nearly 100,000 rebels rose together, only to fall apart from internal division. Their defeat sparked a key idea behind Autaxia Chronicles: what would it take for such a rebellion to succeed?

The answer was belief.

Centuries after Spartacus, Christianity spread through the Roman Empire and became its state religion. “Enshrined Kind” reflects this turning point—not as an account of an organized faith, but as its earliest formation. Under oppression, faith emerges in fragments: shared stories, half-remembered parables, and the idea of a chosen people. Slowly, belief becomes a bond stronger than blood or origin.

The track captures unity at its rawest stage. Not doctrine. Not structure. Just belief beginning to take shape—and already powerful enough to change history.

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Founded in 2023 by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Cezary Rochnowski, Divine Sovereign draws inspiration from the likes of Ethereal Shroud, Panopticon, and Atlantean Kodex. The project crafts epic, narrative-driven compositions set in the world of Autaxia, a planet where advanced beings unearth the remnants of a once-thriving civilization. Through intricate songwriting and atmospheric intensity, Divine Sovereign explores the duality of faith—its power to liberate and its potential to enslave.

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The remaining cornerstones of the Hellsinki Metal Festival 2026 lineup are now in place – including Paradise Lost, Carcass, Cryptopsy and Unleashed

Taking place on August 7–8 at the Helsinki Ice Hall festival area, the Hellsinki Metal Festival today unveils the second wave of artists for this year’s event. Among the new additions are the British band Paradise Lost, who released their acclaimed Ascension album last year, and the truly legendary Carcass. Rarer visitors to Finland at the upcoming festival include Cryptopsy, Canada’s nearly 40-year force in technical death metal, and Sweden’s Unleashed, widely regarded as one of the most essential Scandinavian death metal bands of all time.

The fourth edition of Hellsinki Metal Festival will also feature the event’s most geographically distant booking to date: Mawiza, founded in Wallmapu, South America. The band performs in the endangered Mapuzungun language and released their Ül album last July. U.S. death metal powerhouse Sanguisugabogg also put out a new album, Hideous Aftermath, last year.

Representing Finland, Omnium Gatherum will celebrate their 30th anniversary alongside their new album May The Bridges Burn Light The Way, while Kalmah—known for making only select live appearances outside their hometown of Pudasjärvi—will also take the stage. Other new additions announced today include Assemble the Chariots, Cyan Kicks, Tungsten, Sepulchral Curse, Orly, Horizon Ignited, Misþyrming, and VREID.

Previously announced performers at Hellsinki Metal Festival include Black Label Society, Accept, Opeth, Misþyrming & Nergal performing Behemoth’s Sventevith, and Carpenter Brut.

Last year, festivalgoers experienced an upgraded festival area, and development continues this year. In response to audience requests, HMF will place special emphasis on expanding its craft brewery selection. The festival drew 16,000 attendees over two days last year, and VIP (RIP) tickets sold out in advance of the event.

“The amount of blood, sweat, and tears that our amazing team has poured into this summer’s Hellsinki Metal Festival is once again mind-blowing. This final major announcement is a testament to that teamwork. The lineup features extremely carefully selected bands to ensure that every festivalgoer finds something for themselves,” says Toni Törrönen, promoter of Hellsinki Metal Festival.

Hellsinki Metal Festival artists in alphabetical order are:
Accept
Assemble the Chariots
Black Label Society
Blackbraid
Bloodbath
Brymir
Carcass
Carpenter Brut
Cryptopsy
Cyan Kicks
Horizon Ignited
Horna
Ikinä & The Choir Of Hecate
Ill Niño
Iotunn
Kalmah
Mawiza
Misþyrming
Misþyrming & Nergal perform Behemoth’s Sventevith
Omnium Gatherum
Opeth
Orly
Paradise Lost
Sanguisugabogg
Sepulchral Curse
The Kovenant
Triptykon performing Celtic Frost
Tungsten
Unleashed
VREID
Wormwood
Two-day festival tickets are now on sale.

Tickets are available via Ticketmaster, Tiketti and Lippu.fi

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Finnish Melodic Death Metal Powerhouse Noumena Returns – New Single “Kuolemankello” is an Epic Journey into Finland’s Dark History

After a period of silence dedicated to honing their craft, Noumena has returned with a refined sound that captures the band’s core essence: a unique blend of Northern melancholy and relentless energy. Composer and guitarist Tuukka Tuomela is thrilled with the result:

“It’s a classic Noumena track with catchy melodies, striking riffs, and a hook-filled chorus. Growing into epic proportions, the song is a perfect choice for the first single from our upcoming full-length album.”

“Kuolemankello” continues Noumena’s tradition of powerful storytelling. The track dives deep into 18th-century Finland, specifically the era known as The Great Wrath (isoviha in Finnish) – a brutal period of Russian occupation marked by widespread atrocities and historical suffering. The song’s title refers to the “Deathwatch Beetle,” a wood-boring insect whose ticking sound was historically seen as an omen of impending death. Lyricist Hannu Savolainen sheds light on the dark theme:

“In folklore, the ‘Kuolemankello’ has been seen as an omen of death. In this story, the beetle ticking inside the wooden walls warns of a grim fate. The song is set during the savage era of The Great Wrath in 1700s Finland. However, even in this mournful tale, there is a small glimmer of hope, as is often the case in Noumena’s songs.”

The single offers a first taste of Noumena’s seventh album, scheduled for release in August. The long-standing veterans of the Finnish metal scene prove they are as formidable as ever – the clock is ticking, and Noumena’s time is now.

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/noumena-kuolemankello

Noumena is a Finnish melodic death metal band formed in 1998 in Ähtäri, Finland. Known for combining melancholic melodies, heavy riffs and atmospheric soundscapes, Noumena draws from the Scandinavian death metal tradition while adding touches of Nordic melancholy and emotion.

Over their more than 25-year career, Noumena has released six full-length albums — including Pride/Fall (2002), Absence (2005), Anatomy of Life (2006), Death Walks With Me (2013), Myrrys (2017) and Anima (2020) — steadily evolving their sound while retaining their core identity.

Noumena has over 130 live shows history, the band has toured in Finland, Central  Europe, Japan and China. They have shared the stages with acts like Insomnium, Beast in Black, Moonsorrow and many others.

Line-up

Antti Haapanen – growls

Suvi Uura – vocals

Markus Hirvonen – guitars, vocals

Ville Lamminaho – guitars, mandolin, vocals

Tuukka Tuomela – guitars

Hannu Savolainen – bass

Ilkka Unnbom – drums

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Memoira releases new EP “Dollmaker” – featuring an epic interpretation of a Queen classic

Symphonic metal band Memoira has released a new four-song EP, Dollmaker. The release brings together the band’s recent single releases and a new version of Queen’s iconic song The Show Must Go On.

The idea of a Queen cover has been in the band’s mind for several years. The themes and atmosphere of the song were felt to be a natural part of Memoira’s own musical and lyrical world.

– “The idea of doing a version of the song came about back in 2022, and I’ve probably had it in my mind for even longer. It’s a bit crazy, because the song is so beloved, so this version will definitely stir up emotions. The song is very important to us, and we feel it has a lot of similarities to our music and lyrical

themes,” says the band’s keyboardist Lassi Nuolivaara.

The Dollmaker EP brings together Memoira’s recent releases into a cohesive whole. The band released a music video for the EP’s title track, Dollmaker, on January 15, which featured the song in its entirety for the first time. The single edit of the song was released late last year.

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

Dollmaker – EP

1. Dollmaker

2. Cryonic Heart

3. Emerald Eyes

4. The Show Must Go On

Memoira is known for its combination of symphonic metal and strong melodies, where a modern metal sound meets a cinematic and emotional expression. Dollmaker continues the band’s line, offering both familiar and new tones to the band’s sound.

Memoira is a symphonic metal band from Finland formed in 2007. Known for it’s big atmospheric and epic sound, Memoira combines dynamic melodic metal and symphonic ethereal orchestrations into one, consistent flow of storytelling.

On it’s 15- year journey before the latest line-up changes, the band has released three albums and seven singles worldwide.

With the current lineup, which has been active since 2023, and Krista Astrid Schröter as their vocalist, the band has already released three singles (Cryonic Heart 2024, Emerald Eyes 2024 and Dollmaker 2025), each of which has brought the band more listeners and streams. The renewed lineup has also brought a whole new energy to the band’s stage performance and image, which has already been noticed among fans.

MEMOIRA LINE-UP

Krista Astrid Schröter – Vocals

Lassi Nuolivaara – Keyboards & Piano

Serdar Ilter – Guitars

Niko Laaksonen – Bass

Kimmo Puhakka – Drums

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The final single from the Rain Diary’s upcoming LP will light emotions on fire

Rain Diary’s upcoming LP’s (Night Church, release date: 27.3.) final single – Fire – will make listeners grieve. The song represents the softer side of this electronic rock band’s longing sound and has always been one of crowd’s favorite pieces in their live shows.

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/raindiary-fire

Here’s concert footage from Huxleys Neue Welt Berlin that was filmed in the spring of 2022 when Rain Diary supported Lord of The Lost in their Ensemble Tour.

https://youtu.be/i2WAhfvTa-k

… cause all the things we lose in the fire.

Rain Diary is a Finnish rock band that plays beautiful and twisted dark wave tunes. The band bears its roots in Finnish melancholy, the scenery of evergreen forests, nightless nights and snow-covered wilderness, though the band constantly breaks this easily labelled HIM/Nightwish-stereotype by breathing in something new. Rain Diary injects urban feel with the drumming electronics and clever pop elements making the band a must-see for the fans of Depeche Mode, Placebo and alike. Rain Diary’s music genre has been labelled as winterwave.

Rain Diary are:

Joonas Verho – vocals

Tytti Toppari-Pellikainen – keyboards. vocals

Teemu Rantanen – guitar

Joni Bitter – bass, guitar, programming

Lauri Kujasalo – drums

Live shows:

PE 27.3. Bar Loose (Helsinki, FIN)*

LA 28.3. Nirvana (Turku, FIN)*

LA 4.4. Maanalainen (Tampere, FIN)**

* With Hateful Chains, Hauntees, Black Totem

** With Hateful Chains, Black Totem +tba

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A song about the deepest depths of despair – Finnish extreme metal band Saasta releases second single from the upcoming album

Finnish extreme metal band Saasta has released the second single “The Envy” from their upcoming album “Cesspool” to be released on May 8th 2026.

In every person’s life there are moments when death’s cold call feels more comforting than the pain of continuing to live. Sometimes the only thing standing in the way of that final passage is cowardice.

The Envy is a merciless depiction of the weakest moments in an individual’s life. In those moments, existence feels like nothing more than the maintenance and feeding of a personal, earthly hell. A person sinks into the deepest depths of despair, where hope does not appear as light, but hangs by fragile, fraying threads, always on the verge of breaking.

The Envy expressed in the song is not directed at material possessions or worldly achievements, but at death itself — at total peace and the absence of pain. It is a mindset in which even worms seem freer and more human than a breathing, suffering person.

The purpose of The Envy is not to romanticize self-destruction, but to strip it of all glamour and false shine. It is ugly, desolate, and raw. In its world, holiness smells of rot.

Musically, The Envy is both fresh and distinctly original Saasta. Painfully heavy and stripped-down death metal meets black metal riffs that twist familiar icons into distorted forms. The Finnish lyrics add their own harsh character to the song, reinforcing its message in a way that is both beautiful and unsettling.

Watch the music video (content warning): https://youtu.be/0yF5UrgcnjE

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/saasta-theenvy

Saasta is an extreme metal band from Kotka, Finland. Formed in 2020 the band combines the mercilessness of black and death metal, with the more subtle nuances of doom. The combination is dark and groovy metal with its own distinctive sound, where strong lyrical expression meets raw energy. Saasta is known for their intense stage presence and uncompromising effort.

Vocals – Leevi Kärsämä
Guitar – Topias Jokipii
Bass Guitar – Janne Hietanen
Drums – Jimi Lahtinen

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The Finnish symphonic melodic death metal band Inthraced have released one of the most epic tracks, ‘The Way of the Voice’, from their upcoming debut album

The Finnish symphonic melodic death metal band Inthraced are set to release their long-awaited debut album ‘Constellation Zero’ on May 15th 2026 via Inverse Records. 

The band released one of their most epic tracks, ‘The Way of the Voice’, and it is available on all major streaming platforms: https://push.fm/fl/inthraced-the-way

The band comments:
“One of the most epic tracks on the album. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is strongly present in this one. This was the final song completed for the album, finished just before the recording sessions began.“

Inthraced is a Finnish metal band founded in 2011, blending melodic intensity with cosmic darkness to forge a distinct and powerful soundscape. Their early releases, “The New Awakening” (2012) and “The Rising Chaos” (2014), set the foundation for their rise, further amplified by the 2019 single “Interstellar.”

In 2022, the band was reborn with a new guitarist and bassist, igniting the creative fire behind their debut album “Constellation Zero” — an epic and ambitious journey that carries the listener to the very edges of the universe.

LISTEN to the first single ‘Neon Frontiers’: https://push.fm/fl/inthraced-neon-frontiers
LISTEN to the second single ‘The Black Star’: https://push.fm/fl/inthraced-black-star

Line-up:
Tommi Takkunen – Guitar & Vocals
Mirko Byman – Guitar
Eetu Kovapohja – Bass
Antti Ikonen – Drums

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The new single Eternal Equation by Finnish progressive metal band Sum of Seven portrays a moment of consciousness where struggle ceases and understanding begins

Finnish progressive metal band Sum of Seven are set to release their new concept album, Echoes of the Hypermind, on 15 May 2026 via Inverse Records. The second single and music video, ‘Eternal Equation’  is unleashed now and it’s available on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/sumofseven-eternal

“Eternal Equation represents a significant turning point in the narrative of our concept album. Musically, it is the album’s most unconventional track, yet at the same time one of its strongest in terms of atmosphere. Marko’s vocal performance and Harri’s guitar solos form the emotional core of the song and represent the peak of their expressive range. The track dives deep into melancholic depths, from which an unexpected realization ultimately emerges.

In the story, the transition toward the final act has begun, but the destination has not yet been reached. Eternal Equation portrays a moment of consciousness where struggle ceases and understanding begins. It is a story of a mind that has witnessed eras repeat, mistakes return, and purpose erode—until all that remains is a question at the core of existence.“, tells Ari Lempinen

LISTEN to the first single ‘Supreme’: https://push.fm/fl/sumofseven-supreme

Line-up:
Ari Lempinen – Guitar, vocals & backing vocals
Harri Annala – Guitar
Rasmus Raassina – Drums
Miika Erkkilä – Basso, backing vocals
Esa Lempinen – Keyboards, backing vocals
Marko Loukamaa – Vocals

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Quebec City Death Metal SANAGA Unleashes Debut Single “The Godslayer’s Oath”; Mixed and Mastered by KATAKLYSM’s Jeff Dagenais

Rising death metal force Sanaga has officially released their debut single, “The Godslayer’s Oath” (mixed and mastered by Jeff Dagenais of Kataklysm), marking the band’s first step onto the Canadian metal scene. Formed in the fall of 2026, Sanaga brings together long‑time friends and seasoned musicians with a shared passion for creating fast, melodic, aggressive, and evocative metal inspired by Death, Slayer, Amon Amarth, and Dark Tranquillity.

“The Godslayer’s Oath” was the natural choice for Sanaga’s debut. As the first song the band fully rehearsed together, it quickly became their most polished and complete track. Musically, it showcases the full spectrum of Sanaga’s sound, death metal fused with thrash energy and sharpened by touches of black metal.
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Lyrically, the single introduces listeners to the band’s myth‑driven universe. The song tells the story of a void‑born entity created for one purpose: to slay gods and destroy their realms. Whether interpreted as an anti‑religious statement or simply a brutal fantasy narrative, the track sets the tone for Sanaga’s bold, storytelling‑focused approach.
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Though new as a unit, Sanaga’s members are no strangers to the Quebec metal scene. They are active in projects such as Meet The Mailman, Foxy Queen, Devil’s Trill, and Warriors of the North. Their combined experience fuels a tight, high‑energy sound and a no‑nonsense approach to songwriting.
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Guitarist Patrick Plourde drafts full song structures, vocalist Marc Verreault crafts the lyrics, and every member reshapes the material with their own style, resulting in songs that are cohesive, energetic, and unmistakably theirs.
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The single’s artwork reflects the band’s name, inspired by the Sanaga River in Cameroon, a symbol of life, death, and myth. The dark, foreboding landscape and towering god‑slaying figure visually echo the themes explored in the music.
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Sanaga is currently preparing for their first live performances, scheduled for this spring. After their live debut, the band will return to the studio to record their second release.
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With a defined sound and a clear creative vision, Sanaga is poised to make a strong impact on the death metal landscape.

Listen to “The Godslayer’s Oath” at the following links:

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/track/1rzjY98YzjOizn5gLwmpxO​

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xU9Vmcpj_Q​

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More info:

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Cherie Currie Teams With Rising Star Essex For Explosive New Single “When You’re Young”

Fresh from her no-holds-barred contributions to last year’s Yacht Metal collection – a breathtaking cover of Walter Egan’s “Magnet and Steel,” Runaways legend Cherie Currie is back with both a dynamic new single, and a cross-generational collaboration that cross-pollinates the legacy of classic new wave with a confrontational take on contemporary modern-rock edge.  

A glorious slab of early eighties UK new wave, originally recorded by Victims of Pleasure, “When You’e Young” also features – and for many listeners, introduces – special guest Essex, the singularly-named superstar-in-waiting poised to land at the precise intersection of Duran Duran’s sleek pulse, Billy Idol’s swagger, and Joy Division’s shadow.
 
It’s a potent combination. Hailing from Chicago, IL, Essex is a dynamic rock’n;’roll singer, dedicated to reviving the raw, unapologetic spirit of rock for the masses. Drawing inspiration from icons like Idol,  Marc Bolan, David Bowie, and James Brown, his sound draws from a time when guitars and synths hit hard, songs were built to last, and authenticity mattered more than trends, or being flashy and glammy.
Essex’s swagger blends exquisitely with Currie’s mystique and majesty, and Die Krupps mainman Jurgen Engler‘s electrifying production to creates a bold, uncompromising sound custom built for today’s alternative landscape.
Cherie says, “I have recorded with Cleopatra Records for over 27 years so when I was approached to sing ‘When You’re Young,’ I thought it was business as usual until Brian, the president decided this was to be a duet with a new, up and coming talent named Essex.
“When we met for the music video I was completely convinced of his talent. Billy Idol would be proud with this man’s presence. By the time the shoot was finished, I was in love! What a talented, and beautiful human being. After 50 years in this crazy biz it’s a breath of fresh air to find such a grateful and gracious man. He gives me hope for this nutty music business.”
Essex adds, “it was an unbelievable honour to work with somebody that has inspired me since I was a kid. Working with her was insanely easy. we got along just naturally.”
Exciting, too, is the news that Essex himself is currently at work on both an upcoming single and, later in the year, his full length debut album, its dark-edged fulled guitars and synths, commanding melodies, and sharp, aggressive bite channeling the raw electricity of the MTV-era ’80s at their peak , even as they charge forward with modern grit and venomous danger. This is music built on volume, emotion, and conviction, hooks you can shout, grooves you can feel, and a presence that refuses to be ignored.
Learn more about Essex in a brand new Pirate Radio Cleopatra podcast – Introducing Essex – available on Mixcloud, YouTube and your favorite podcast platform.
And, as you will discover, “When You’re Young” is the ideal introduction to Essex, and a welcome return for Currie, a supercharged collision of eras, attitude, and influence, as momentous as it is memorable, and as unique as the talents that voice it.  Or, as Essex puts it, “I think the song is very brilliant. It applies to everything right now, just by looking back to good times, when people were young and having fun.”