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Finnish-Polish melancholic metal band Depressure’s new single is a story about setting your targets and refusing to live by someone else’s expectations

”Worst Is Yet to Come” is a heavy rock track. The title song of the full-length album, coming out in January 2026, hits you like a Volvo 850. Groovy riffing with melancholic touches nods to bands like Opeth, Sentenced & Kingston Wall. It’s a story about setting your targets and refusing to live by someone else’s expectations. While the upcoming album also has gentler vibes, this one is “Balls to the wall”!

“Stop fooling around, take control, and get the job done — because the worst is yet to come. Depressure: born in Joensuu, reborn in Poland — melancholic-rock audio massage since 2006.” the band hype up.

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

Depressure. Heavy moods and aching emotions. From melancholic yearning to modern heavy rock, it drills into your brain like a Makita 666. Born in Joensuu, Finland, 2006. Two demos, a few shows, then a decade of silence. In early 2018, Depressure was dragged out of the grave, and the first album was composed and recorded by Antti Heikura. “September” came out on February 19th, 2020.

A new lineup took shape in Antti’s new home country, Poland. Gigs in Gdańsk, more sweat, more drilling. In autumn ‘24, recording of the next album began. “Worst is Yet to Come” is set to release in January 2026 and the band is ready to freeze audiences with their northern rock

Depressure:
Antti Heikura – Vocals & Guitar
Paweł Kempa – Guitar
Tomasz Kacmajor – Drums
Konrad Piątkowski – Bass

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The Finnish progressive thrash metal band Krateros to release debut EP in January – first single ‘Linguicide’ out now

The Finnish progressive thrash metal band Krateros is set to release their debut EP ‘Lost in Translation’ on January 30th 2026 via Inverse Records. The first single ‘Linguicide’ is unleashed today and it’s available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/krateros-linguicide

The band comments:
” “Linguicide” is the first taste of our upcoming EP “Lost in Translation.” With its catchy groove and memorable guitar melody, it is arguably the most “commercial” track from the EP, yet it contains a great blend of all the elements that make our music what it is. Musically, the song is the oldest one on the EP, with the first demo going as far back as February 2020. Lyrically, the song went through two or three rewrites before finding its final form. Some of the discarded ideas have since been used in songs meant for future releases. As a product of our times, “Linguicide” deals with cancel culture and the death of independent thought, whether through self-censorship or outside pressure.”

Krateros is an emerging metal band from Helsinki, Finland, founded in 2023 and led by vocalist/guitarist and main songwriter Saku Rekonen. The band’s music combines influences from old-school thrash metal bands such as Annihilator, Exodus, and Megadeth with more contemporary acts like Trivium, Machine Head, and Stam1na — all the while being filtered through a progressive lens.

The band’s first EP, “Lost in Translation,” released through Inverse Records, is a response to a perceived lack of riffs that seems to plague the metal scene of the 2020s.

Line-up:
Saku Rekonen – Vocals & Guitar
Roni Helminen – Bass & Backing vocals
Touko Kaihola – Drums

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Prog giant Soen releases new single “Mercenary”

Swedish progressive metal giants Soen have released the second single from their upcoming album Reliance, which will be released on January 16, 2026 via Silver Lining Music.

The new single, Mercenary, is a dark song that explores the legacy of violence and personal beliefs.

“Mercenary is about the violence we inherit – the hatred that seeps into our lives and shapes generations. Musically, it has all the core Soen traits, namely heavy elements, melody and surgically precise playing,” says singer Joel Ekelöf.

The first single from the Reliance album, Primal, was released in September. The song is an intense, existential outburst, where Ekelöf’s interpretation transports the listener into the struggle between the human mind and the world.

With their seventh studio album, Soen continues their exploration of the boundaries between light and shadow, strength and sensitivity, and heaviness and peace. Reliance is an honest and strong entity, where humanity and truth meet bold compositions. On the album, Soen continues to develop towards an ever deeper, more human and emotionally charged expression.

In 2026, Soen will head out on another extensive tour, which will include several festival appearances and headline gigs around the world.

Reliance – tracklist:
1. Primal
2. Mercenary
3. Discordia
4. Axis
5. Huntress
6. Unbound
7. Indifferent
8. Drifter
9. Draconian
10. Vellichor

Soen is:
Joel Ekelöf – Vocals
Martin Lopez – Drums
Lars Enok Åhlund – Keyboards and Guitar
Cody Ford – Lead Guitar
Stefan Stenberg – Bass

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International Rock Ensemble THE NUDE Unveil “If Misery?” Lyric Video

Modern rock and roll juggernauts The Nude are back with their latest lyric video, “If Misery?”, a gripping blend of heavy rock, metal, and blues that hits straight to the soul. The track, taken from their debut full-length “Stand and Be Recognized” (Epictronic Records), dives into enduring sorrow, self-reflection, and the fight to reclaim oneself amid life’s struggles. With powerful riffs, haunting melodies, and starkly honest lyrics, “If Misery” is a song that lingers long after the final note.

Hailing from Brooklyn, The Nude fuse metal, funk, punk, and blues into raw, contemporary compositions that explore vulnerability, truth, and the human psyche. Rejecting autotune and gimmicks, the band delivers music in its purest form. “Stand and Be Recognized” chronicles an emotional journey through hope, fear, courage, defeat, and the ultimate triumph of self-mastery.

The Nude line-up:

Henry Ott:Guitars
Derrick Duemler: Drums
Luke Bergstedt: Vocals, composition, lyrics, founder.
Nick Cageao: Bass. Recording, and Mixing.

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DEFECTO releases Echoes Of Isolation

Danish metallers Defecto are pleased to announce the release of their new studio album, “Echoes Of Isolation”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.

The focus track, “Eclipsed By The Void”, along with an official lyric video, are also available now.

Nicklas Sonne commented: “Eclipsed By The Void captures the endless loop of trauma – the flashbacks, the noise, the weight that refuses to fade. It’s about the war that continues long after the battle is over.” 


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Defecto is a Copenhagen-based metal band formed in 2011 by guitarist/vocalist Nicklas Sonne, guitarist Frederik Møller, and bassist Thomas Bartholin.

Known for their combination of technical precision, melodic strength, and emotional intensity, the band has become one of the most respected names in the modern Danish metal scene.

With three studio albums, two EPs, and several acclaimed festival appearances (Copenhell, RockFest Finland) and support slots with Metallica and Rammstein, Defecto has consistently pushed the envelope of progressive and cinematic metal.

Now, Frontiers Records proudly presents “Echoes Of Isolation”, the band’s most personal, intense, and introspective record yet – a concept album exploring the haunting landscape of mental illness and psychological struggles.

Nicklas Sonne stated: “Each song inhabits a different psychological struggle – insomnia, schizophrenia, OCD, PTSD, paranoia, dissociation, trauma – giving voice to the war within. This isn’t just a metal album. It’s a mirror held to the mind”.

“For us, it’s about turning pain into power, and creating something that can connect deeply with anyone who has ever felt broken, isolated, or misunderstood”, he added.

Fans of Metallica, Symphony X or Evergrey will be captivated by the album’s cinematic power and progressive depth, driven by Sonne’s compelling vocals and razor-sharp songwriting.

“Echoes Of Isolation” Tracklist:

1.    The Unraveling
2.    Eternal Descent
3.    Sacred Alignment
4.    Eclipsed By The Void
5.    Heart On Fire
6.    Quantum Abyss
7.    Through Cloak And Bones
8.    Shattered Reality
9.    Echoes Of Isolation

Line Up:
Nicklas Sonne – vocals, guitars
Frederik Møller – guitars
Thomas Bartholin – bass
Morten Gade Sørensen – drums

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“Final Frontier” is the heaviest release to date from Finnish metal rising star ARTKILLS

Rising star of Finnish metal ARTKILLS has released a new single called Final Frontier. The song is the band’s third single for 2025, preceded by a successful cover of Robbie Williams’ hit Angels on TikTok, and Tightrope, which has increased the band’s popularity tremendously, featuring the award-winning Redrama.

The song is a strong follow-up to the Tightrope feat. Redrama single released in the fall, which took the band to completely new heights. Tightrope received a lot of media exposure and already collected tens of thousands of listeners and streams in the first month.
“Final Frontier is a tribute to our childhood idols. The song has been described among the band as ‘a testosterone-charged child of Slipknot and In Flames’, combining the nu-metal brutality of the early 2000s with the precision of modern metal,” says drummer Jesse Ågrén.
Founded in 2020, ARTKILLS is a modern metal band from Helsinki, whose music combines heavy riffs, danceable grooves and memorable vocal melodies. The band members are passionate musicians, all of whom share a touch of old school attitude. Together with the lineup that has developed a recognizable sound, these factors create a perfect addition to the field of modern metal.

The band’s debut single Last Goodbyes was released in September 2021. The song, which has been played over 50,000 times on Spotify, built a promising foundation and served as a trend-setter for the band seeking its place in the metal world.

The second single The Fall, released in November of the same year, received welcome media attention. In conjunction with the song, ARTKILLS also released their first music video, which was directed and filmed by Esa Jussila, who has made videos for Battle Beast, among others.

The five-song EP KillGallery, which followed The Game and the Remix That Shi#t collection, was released in late 2022. Don’t Follow, which was released as a single earlier that year, offered a taste of what was to come, including a music video. Seamlessly polished elements combined with tight guitar solos further strengthened the band’s line.

ARTKILLS, who have been actively releasing music since the beginning, have received a lot of attention in the media. The band was chosen as the demo band of the month by the music magazine Inferno in spring 2022 and in 2024 by Kaaoszinen as one of the most interesting young metal bands of the moment.

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Reversed Chakra Releases New EP Rarefied via Dungeon Media 

Reversed Chakra, the rising indie rock / dark wave outfit, proudly releases their highly anticipated new EP Rarefied through Dungeon Media, available worldwide on all streaming platforms.

A centerpiece of the EP is the band’s reimagining of Duran Duran’s 1984 classic “The Wild Boys”, transformed into a brooding, atmospheric indie rock anthem. The track was produced and mixed by John Fryer, legendary for his work with Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, and HIM, and mastered by Alan Douches, whose credits span from Converge and Chelsea Wolfe to Fatboy Slim and The Chemical Brothers.

“Rarefied is a statement about contrasts: beauty and decay, danger and desire,” says Reversed Chakra. “Covering ‘The Wild Boys’ allowed us to pay homage to the spirit of the 80s while pushing it through our darker lens.”

With their previous singles — including “Game of Chess” (2.2 million views and extensive international radio play), “All The Way Down”, and “Dust” — Reversed Chakra have already made their mark as one of the most compelling new voices in alternative music. Rarefied sees the band expand their sonic palette even further, blending post-rock atmospheres with the urgency of modern indie rock.

Stream Rarefied EP: orcd.co/rarefied

Reversed Chakra’s sound explores deep emotions, crafting stories that transcend the ordinary. Imagine a fusion of Interpol and Editors, seasoned with hints of Kings of Leon and Placebo, all enveloped in the ethereal beauty of The Cure and Sigur Rós. This sonic journey defies genres and promises to leave you spellbound.

Reversed Chakra is:
Alice Bianconcini: Guitar
Leo Martera: Drums
Justin Brett: Vocals
Carlo Bellotti: Bass

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Industrial Punk Metal Heroes There Is No Us Are Trick Or Treating With Fragments

Breaking the year long silence since their acclaimed self-titled debut album, up and coming Phoenix AZ based industrial punkers There Is No Us release their first – and only – new music of 2025 on Halloween day.
Fronted by vocalist Jim Louvau (already renowned as an award-winning rock photographer) and multi-instrumentalist Andy Gerold (Marilyn Manson), There Is No Us launched back in 2015 with the There Is No Humanity EP, since when a steady stream of fresh releases, and sharp political commentary has seen the band stockpiling critical acclaim.
“[A] fiery industrial-metal band” – Revolver
“Jim Louvau really doesn’t give us any time to breathe, with non-stop screams, sounding metalcore at times… all tracks have their strong points with the endless guitar solos and riffs” – Heavymag.au
“Their live show truly is essential. Some bands don’t require any spectacle, and There Is No Us is clearly not one of those outfits.” – Phoenix New Times
Now comes “Fragments,” a thunderous collaboration with 8mm, the dynamite duo of Juliette Beaven and legendary producer Sean Beaven (Nine Inch Nails, Marilyn Manson, A Perfect Circle), and perhaps There Is No Us’s most attack-minded, assaultive release yet.
“We’ve been working with Sean for many years now,” says Jim, “and typically any new music we release goes through him to get his feedback, whether it’s in its infant stages or when we think something is done.  So working with him and Juliette on a track seemed like a natural fit.”
He continues, however, “This song also has some elements that are a little bit out of our typical wheelhouse, by touching on a bit of a trip hop vibe that is seductive and almost inviting thanks to Juliette’s voice, before we bring our signature brand of aggression.”
It’s certainly going to turn up the volume on your Halloween plans… and if you want more (and you will), There Is No Us are headlining Hollywood’s Bar Sinister tomorrow, November 1.
As Jim says, “Some of our favorite shows we’ve ever played have taken place there and if you’ve seen us play there you know why. So don’t take off your Halloween makeup from the night before and come GET FK’D.”

Finnish industrial metal pioneers RUOSKA releases new album in February – New single Ihtiriekko is a timeless story of real-life tragedy

2002 formed Finnish industrial metal band Ruoska, will release their sixth studio album next February. Now they have released a new single Ihtiriekko from the upcoming album Kade. Both the single and the album are released worldwide through Inverse Records. The band’s more than three-year hiatus ends with a bang!

Ihtiriekko is perfectly in line with the band’s intense output, and the song’s story is not exactly cheerful either.

“Taken from Finnish folk tales, Ihtiriekko is a powerful and sad story about real-life tragedies that took place in the past, but which today’s listeners can also relate to. In times past, people have sought to explain difficult things through mythology and fantasy in order to find comfort in the midst of often miserable everyday life,” the band explains.

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

All the way from the demo stage of this powerful song, it was clear that it had to be finished.

“The final version came together quite painlessly. Ihtiriekko combines heavy sounds, electronic music, and classical elements. This is one of the latest and most significant songs that was worked on for the upcoming album.”

The band, which hails from Juva, Eastern Finland, and has already racked up nearly 25 million plays on Spotify alone, will also be heading out on an album release tour, which will be announced later.

Ruoska is:
Patrik Mennander (Vocals)
Samuli Rimmi (Guitar, Backing vocals)
Miika Kokkola (Bass, Backing vocals)
Teemu Karppinen (Drums)

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Alternative Rock Discovery epoimóriròmiope Drops Lyric Video For “cenere”

Italian alternative rock trio epoimóriròmiope have unveiled the lyric video for their darkly poetic single “cenere”, taken from the album ricordi di un tempo mai esistito, out now via Epictronic Worldwide.

There’s no saving what was never meant to last. In “cenere”, epoimoriromiope conjure a world where love suffocates, bleeds, and devours itself—again and again.

A whispered plea. A gasp for air inside a spiraling connection, where the boundary between ecstasy and damage blurs.

This is the sound of two souls colliding, fracturing—laughing while they break.
Of blood as oxygen. Of eyes like venom. Of everything turning to ash.

With ricordi di un tempo mai esistito, epoimóriròmiope invite listeners into their world of raw emotion, fragile beauty, and haunting intensity.
Stream ricordi di un tempo mai esistito: orcd.co/rdtme

epoimóriròmiope is:

Erik Storari – Vocals, Guitar, Composition, Production
Sara Fioravanti – Bass
Giulio Barranca – Drums

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