Category: Press Releases

Italian Metal Rock Discovery epoimóriròmiope Signs to Epictronic for Debut Release

Epictronic Records is thrilled to welcome Italian genre-bending rock metal act epoimóriròmiope to its roster for their haunting new album, ricordi di un tempo mai esistito, due for release on 10 October 2025.

Emerging from Bologna’s underground in 2021, epoimóriròmiope has been forging a unique sonic identity by merging the visceral impact of Metalcore with the immersive textures of EDM, Alternative Rock, and Industrial. What began as a one-man studio project has evolved into a fully formed band with a bold new sound and vision.

Following the underground acclaim of earlier self-released works Vincoli and kabukimono, the band made a decisive move to withdraw their previous catalogue from streaming platforms, signaling a rebirth with a new lineup and a darker, more refined artistic direction. Now, with Epictronic behind them, they are ready to unveil their most ambitious work to date.

ricordi di un tempo mai esistito (“memories of a time that never existed”) is an emotionally charged concept album that dives deep into themes of loss, abandonment, rage, anxiety, and the fleeting nature of existence. Written during a period of intense personal turmoil, the album is both catharsis and confession — a raw sonic diary built on distorted memories and unspoken grief.

Fusing jagged guitar riffs, aggressive synths, glitched textures, and cinematic soundscapes, the record draws inspiration from Nine Inch Nails, Deftones, Bring Me The Horizon, Massive Attack, and echoes of darkwave, IDM, and cyberpunk. It’s a record that doesn’t seek to soothe but to confront — a sonic mirror held up to the most shadowed corners of the human psyche.

This release marks the beginning of a new chapter for epoimóriròmiope, one rooted in emotional truth and unrelenting sonic exploration.

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

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The Rasmus’ Lauri Ylönen joins Bad Wolves on new single

Platinum-selling and five #1 hits on the US Hard Rock radio charts, Bad Wolves released a new single from the deluxe edition of their Die About It album. The new version of the song “Say It Again” features a guest appearance by The Rasmus singer Lauri Ylönen! The Rasmus and Bad Wolves are both signed to Better Noise Music.

“This song has always been special to me, and while it’s already a strong song, I never would have imagined how it would develop with Lauri. I think it’s one of the best lyrical performances on the album, and I’m glad it’s getting the attention it deserves,” comments Bad Wolves founding member and drummer John Boecklin.

Lauri Ylönen says that the song was important to him even before the collaboration:

“This song hit hard right away and gave me a lot of energy. It was one of my favorite songs on my workout playlist even before I got the chance to be part of it myself!”

Die About It was originally released in November 2023 and quickly collected tens of millions of plays. Now the upcoming deluxe version offers more depth and new perspectives on an already diverse ensemble.
“It’s important for us to continue celebrating this album. It’s great to be able to release songs that didn’t make it to the original album, as well as new versions of familiar songs. This has been a dear album to us and we’re still excited about it,” Boecklin sums up.

“Die About It (Deluxe)” album tracklist:

1. Intro
2. Bad Friend
3. Die About It
4. Savior
5. Hungry For Life
6. Legends Never Die
7. NDA
8. Move On
9. Masquerade
10. Say It Again
11. It’s You (2 Months) (feat. KILLBOY)
12. Turn It Down
13. Set You On Fire
14. Hungry For Life (feat. Daughtry)
15. Hanging On To Thunder (feat. Stand Atlantic)
16. Made For The Misery
17. Home
18. Because Of You
19. All I Need Is Hope
20. Say It Again (feat. The Rasmus)
21. Legends Never Die (Orchestral)
22. Bad Friend (Live)
23. Legends Never Die (Live)

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Finnish Heavy Metal Veterans WILLFIRE Sign With Wormholedeath

Wormholedeath is proud to announce the signing of Finnish heavy metal powerhouse WILLFIRE for the official reissue of their album, Homebrewed Recordings, due for re-release on 19 September 2025.

Hailing from the land of a thousand lakes and infinite riffs, WILLFIRE embody the raw spirit of heavy metal with a sound that blends 80s rock, modern metal, and blues. Founded in 1998 by a tight-knit group of friends, the band’s journey has spanned decades, marked by evolution, reinvention, and an undying passion for heavy music.

The trio—Niko Hellsten (vocals, bass, harmonica), Tero Virolainen (guitars), and Marko Kuparinen (drums)—have re-emerged stronger than ever. In 2024, they dropped Homebrewed Recordings, an 11-track album crafted entirely in-house: recorded, mixed, and mastered by the band themselves. Now, with Wormholedeath onboard, this rugged and richly textured record will reach global metalheads with the impact it deserves.

Homebrewed Recordings is exactly what its name suggests—authentic, unfiltered, and forged in the fires of DIY ethos. The album fuses distorted bass, slamming guitars, raspy-to-screamed vocals, and even harmonica flourishes to create a sonic journey through heaviness and melody, darkness and light. From breakneck tempos to slow-burning grooves, the tracks are charged with emotion and grounded in themes of life, perception, and inner struggle.

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The legendary Finnish metal band Soulgrind is back after 15 years – The first single from the upcoming 10th album out now

The legendary Finnish metal band Soulgrind, founded in 1992, is set to release its tenth album, Ad Pulchram Mortem, via Inverse Records. The release date will be announced later. The first single, ‘Jylhä Metsämies’, was releasedon August 6th.

Guitarist Lord Heikkinen comments:

“It’s already been 15 years since the last Soulgrind release. Time has truly flown by. Occasionally, Azhemin and I would tinker with something small, but it always came to a halt for one reason or another. Tanya Lilith was living in Austria, which also slowed down the process. Whenever Tanya visited Finland, we’d demo a little something. However, during 2024, our enthusiasm grew, and songs began to emerge rapidly. There was also a lot of material stored away in the drawers. At times, it felt like maybe even too much. For every recording session, there was something new and exciting to discover, and at the same time, even grander things would be created. In other words, we’ve never had a shortage of material, quite the opposite. The only thing in short supply has been time. But now, Soulgrind has been given its place on the timeline once again.

For the album Ad Pulchram Mortem, we made 12 tracks. Of these, we chose “Jylhä metsämies” as the single. “Jylhä metsämies” is the story of a man who walks his own path, bowing to nothing not above, not below, not on this earth. The lyrics reflect Soulgrind very well itself. The music is very self-directed and copies no one or anything. This has always been the case and will remain so. The band sounds like itself. Musically, “Jylhä metsämies” covers the band’s journey from Whitsongs, through Kalma/Pakana, to The Tuoni Pathway, while also bringing in much that is new. All in all, in our opinion, it’s a brilliant way to open a new chapter. The album itself contains much more, with even some surprising material.

During the remainder of the year, we aim to finish up the Ad Pulchram Mortem album and release it, and of course, the desire to play live is strong. The package still needs some perfecting, and hopefully, we’ll get onto the stages during 2026. The Original Paganhood is back.”

LISTEN to ‘Jylhä metsämies’ on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/soulgrind-jylha

BIOGRAPHY:

Soulgrind is a Finnish metal band formed in 1992, known primarily for their blend of gothic metal, thrash  and black metal with a dark, melodic atmosphere. The band was founded by Lord Heikkinen, who has consistently contributed guitars and programming throughout their career.

Soulgrind’s music often explores themes related to the darker aspects of Finnish history and psyche, combining passion, war, and the “dark side of mind” into their lyrical content, reflecting a deep connection to Finland’s cultural and historical roots. But there has always been the bride side for the aspects as well. Classic war of love and hate.The  sound has evolved over the time, but Soulgrind has maintained a core identity rooted in metal with a dark, atmospheric edge, resisting strict genre categorization and embracing musical development freely. Freedom of metal has always been the theme. And so it shall be.

Soulgrind is recognized for their intelligent and unique approach to metal, merging melodic and dark elements to create a distinctive sound within the Finnish metal scene. Their long-standing presence since the early 90s marks them as a significant act in the gothic and black metal genres in Finland.

Line-up:

Lord Heikkinen: guitars
Azhemin: Keybords, vocals
Tanya Lilith: Vocals
Suntio: Drums:
JP: Bass
Micko Hell: Guitars, Vocals

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Finnish deathgrind band ‘I, Cursed’ to release Heretical Onslaught EP in September – Nothing From The Ruins single out now

Finland’s I, Cursed, who combine angry and furious death metal and grindcore, will release a new Heretical Onslaught EP on September 11th 2025. The EP will be released in cooperation with Finnish record labels Inverse Records & Meara Music which is also an agency and event producer based in Ulvila.

The third single ‘Nothing From The Ruins’ was released on Augusy 6th and it’s available here: https://push.fm/fl/icursed-nothing

The band comments:
“Nothing From The Ruins is, as its name suggests, Brevity is the Soul of Wit. Nothing From The Ruins clocks in at barely a minute, being the EP’s most instant chaos in all its brutality.”

WATCH music video of first single ‘Disfigurement’: https://youtu.be/NlR4xJvdzlg
WATCH music video of second single ‘Death Pays It All’: https://youtu.be/DlpcScU6zSg

BIOGRAPHY: 
Combining angry and furious death metal and grindcore, I, Cursed, from the Pori / Ulvila area, is a brutal dredging of Ville-Veikko Laaksonen and Eero Haula, known from Atlases, Marto and Oceanwake, among others, which is fed to the Finnish metal scene in an atonal coldness. I, Cursed’s music is a mix of something old and familiar, the HM-2 sound of Swedish grind, and somewhat more modern and crushing production. The line-up of the band in July 2024 is completed by guitarist Nico Brander from Marto and drummer Arttu Leppänen from Atlases and Marto. FFO Coldworker, Gadget, Nasum & Rotten Sound.

LISTEN to previous EP Death Holograms: https://push.fm/fl/icursed-death

Line-up:
Eero Haula – Vocals (Oceanwake)
Ville-Veikko Laaksonen – Bass & guitar (Atlases, Marto)
Nico Brander – Guitar (Blood Service, Marto)
Arttu Leppänen – Drums (Atlases, Marto)

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/I.Cursed.Grind
https://www.instagram.com/i.cursed.grind
https://icursed.bandcamp.com

Canada’s IN/VERTIGO Release New Video “Weathervane” Off New EP “Prevail” Out Now

Following the release of their explosive single “Save Me”, Canadian hard rockers IN/VERTIGO continue to turn up the heat with their brand-new track “Weathervane,” now available on all digital platforms.

Built on swaggering riffs, pounding drums, and a fiercely melodic chorus, “Weathervane” showcases a more anthemic side of the band, without losing their trademark grit. Lyrically introspective yet musically defiant, the track explores the chaos of navigating life’s shifting winds, staying true to yourself amidst uncertainty.

The single is taken from their new EP “Prevail,” released last July 18th, 2025, and is accompanied by a high-energy official music video capturing the band’s raw and playful spirit.

Formed in 2016, IN/VERTIGO has earned a loyal following with their high-octane performances and no-nonsense rock attitude. Having shared the stage with rock legends like Buckcherry, Steel Panther, and Diamond Head, the band continues to prove why they are one of the most electrifying names in modern hard rock.

For fans of: Guns N’ Roses, Buckcherry, Airbourne, AC/DC

Listen: https://lnk.to/Dp9fy8UE​
​Watch the video: https://youtu.be/vTgxSdytGVQ​
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This marks the second release from the new EP “Prevail”, which will be the band’s second release in collaboration with Rockshots Records.
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With “Prevail”, IN/VERTIGO are poised to deliver their most refined and aggressive work to date, a Molotov cocktail of sharp riffs, infectious hooks, and full-throttle rock attitude.

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PREVAIL – EP Tracklisting:​
1. Weathervane
2. Save Me
3. Liar
4. Euphoria
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​Line-up:​
Reed Alton – Lead & Backing Vocals, Percussion
Shaddy Elsaghir – Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Duncan McCartney – Bass, Backing Vocals, Keyboard
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​About IN/VERTIGO:​
Delivering their shows at jet-engine volume, IN/VERTIGO have made an unmistakable impact in the Canadian rock scene. Their self-titled demo, produced by Ronnie Champagne (Alice In Chains, Jane’s Addiction), quickly sold out, and their debut EP “Sex Love & Chaos” introduced a band ready to raise hell.
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Now, with “Weathervane” and the new EP “Prevail”, IN/VERTIGO are back to light the fuse. Crank it up and join the ride.

For more info:​
​www.rockshots.eu​
​www.invertigoband.com​
​www.facebook.com/getinvertigo​
​www.instagram.com/getinvertigo​

Abscence Presents Haunting New Music Video “Eternal Vows Of Midnight”

Wormholedeath is proud to present the spellbinding new music video for “Eternal Vows of Midnight,” the latest chapter from symphonic death/black metal force ABSCENCE. The track is featured on the band’s highly anticipated concept album Enigma, set for release on September 12, 2025.

“Eternal Vows of Midnight”  is about Eternal love and loyalty, Torment and guilt over a possibly violent past, A love so powerful it transcends death, and the internal struggle not to fall into darkness or lose one’s humanity.

Formed just four years ago, ABSCENCE has quickly earned a cult following by fusing the visceral darkness of ’90s black metal with symphonic elegance and melancholic storytelling. Enigma, the band’s boldest and most cinematic work to date, chronicles a gothic vampire romance—two immortal women entwined in passion, betrayal, and fate—across nine long-form epics.

Unbound by modern formulas, ABSCENCE forges their path with emotionally charged, structurally intricate compositions. Their music balances brutality with beauty, sorrow with grandeur—evoking moonlit crypts, windswept moors, and mythic despair.

With Enigma, ABSCENCE invites listeners into a world of symphonic blackened art that defies commercial boundaries, embracing drama, depth, and darkness in its purest form.

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Finnish melancholic metal band Kivisydän releases new single “Suru” from their upcoming debut album

Finnish melancholic metal band Kivisydän invites their listeners into a world where fragility and strength coexist, and where the weight of sorrow feels both crushing and liberating. Melodic, symphonic metal meets powerful vocals and lyrics that delve deep into sorrow, despair, and pain – but ultimately also into hope.

The new single “Suru” (Sorrow) is the third single from the debut album ”Kuoleva Aurinko” (Dying Sun) to be released later this autumn. The album is mixed by Heikki Marttila / Guru Studio and it’s mastered by Miro Kiiski / Miromastering.

”Suru is taken from the calmer side of the upcoming album and is one of the band’s most personal songs. The lyrics tell of the songwriter’s own experiences of the premature loss of loved ones. A beautiful melody cloaked in sad lyrics.”– Kivisydän

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

“Kuoleva Aurinko” album is released on October 15th via Inverse Records.

Kivisydän is:
Tuomas Sorvari – keyboards and orchestrations
Jake Rapikisto – guitar, bass, backing vocals
Sami Ryynänen – vocals

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SECRET RULE Shares Music Video For New Single “Silent Pain” Off Upcoming 10th Studio Album “X” Out October 2025

Italian modern metal act Secret Rule unveil their powerful new single “Silent Pain”, the third track taken from their upcoming tenth studio album “X“, due out on October 24th, 2025 via Rockshots Records.

Following the energetic “Just a Sacrifice” and the evocative “Echoes of the Earth”, “Silent Pain” dives into the emotional terrain of hidden suffering. With haunting melodies, cinematic arrangements and raw, confessional lyrics, the song captures the invisible battles we fight behind closed doors—where pain is masked by silence and strength is found in vulnerability.

“‘Silent Pain’ is a song I deeply connect with—it’s about giving a voice to emotions we often keep buried. Singing it felt like releasing something I had been holding in for years”, shares vocalist and lyricist Angela Di Vincenzo.

Musically, the track merges heavy grooves with fragile atmospheres, reflecting the duality of emotional turmoil and healing. Guitarist and producer Andy Menario explains:

“I wanted the guitars to echo the internal chaos and quiet desperation behind the lyrics—sometimes heavy, sometimes fragile, just like the human mind.”

As with the rest of the album, the song was entirely produced by the band. Angela Di Vincenzo penned the lyrics and vocal melodies while Andy Menario handled the arrangement, mixing and mastering at Digitall Studio. Drums were recorded at Alpha Music with Andrea Miazzetto delivering a tense yet fluid performance and Sofia Basili adding both depth and vocal harmonies on bass.

Secret Rule’s upcoming album “X” celebrates their tenth anniversary with a bold and contemporary sound, blending modern metal intensity, symphonic textures and electronic experimentation. The album explores themes of collapse, resistance and rebirth—“Silent Pain” stands as one of its most intimate and cathartic moments.

Listen to the single: https://lnk.to/MztiB2​
Video: https://youtu.be/8yQPDnbLC0Q​

ALBUM PRE-ORDER (out October 24th,2025):

​from Rockshots Records store / Digipack​
​https://rockshots.eu/products/secret-rule-x​

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Previous Singles:

“Echoes Of The Earth” at the following links:

Digital (Spotify): https://lnk.to/K8cHIS​

Music Video: https://youtu.be/NXuMLHQyMds​

“Just A Sacrifice”:

Listen to the single (Spotify): https://lnk.to/H61jMl​
Music Video: https://youtu.be/8yyd_1TLZAA​

Bundle from Secret Rule Official Store​
​https://www.secretrule.it/store/​

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ANGELA DI VINCENZO: Vocals​
​ANDY ‘MENARIO’ MENARINI: Guitar​
​SOFIA BASILI: Bass​
​ANDREA MIAZZETTO: Drums

More info: ​
​​https://www.rockshots.eu​

Website: https://www.secretrule.it​
​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secretruleband​
​Instagram: https://instagram.com/secret_rule_official​

Doom metal band Frayle to release new album in October – Listen to chilling Lana Del Rey cover

American doom metal band Frayle is back! The band has announced that they will release their third full-length album, Heretics & Lullabies, on October 10th via Napalm Records. The album promises to once again feature dark, haunting tones and eerie atmospheres, combined with heavy riffs and enchanting vocals.

Following their latest single Walking Wounded, which garnered widespread acclaim, the band continues to delight their fans with a re-arranged version of Lana Del Rey’s hit Summertime Sadness. The band’s treatment of the hit song transforms it into an ethereal and shadowy farewell to summer.

“We’ve always been interested in melancholic songwriting, regardless of genre. Summertime Sadness felt right and ours. Our producer added a little break before the first chorus, during which we only hear breathing – at that moment we knew this was something special,” the band commented.

Frayle combines occult-influenced doom metal, blackgaze and Gwyn Strang’s hypnotic vocal style into a distinctive soundscape, complemented by Sean Bilovecky’s crushing guitar work. With Heretics & Lullabies, the band continues their ascent towards the top of their genre.

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