From the frontlines of melodic death metal, EVOCATUS return with their blistering new single, “To Live by the Sword,” featuring Maude Théberge of Sanguine Glacialis — the latest offering from their forthcoming full-length album Inevitable Death, set for release on August 29, 2025 via Wormholedeath — a thunderous concept record drenched in fate, warfare, and mortality.
Unrelenting from the very first strike, “To Live by the Sword” dives into the psyche of a warrior king — torn between conquest and guilt, forsaking kin in the name of empire, and ultimately seeking absolution on the battlefield. With razor-edged riffing, dual guitar solos, and a narrative arc that blends glory and grief, this track is a towering monument to the eternal cycle of violence and redemption.
The single is an explosive highlight from Evocatus’s most ambitious release to date — Inevitable Death — a concept album where myth meets metal, channeling the spirit of ancient warfare through modern sonic brutality.
Los Angeles-based metal rock force STRYFE return with a gripping new single, “Death of a Kin,” now streaming worldwide via Wormholedeath.
“Death of a Kin” channels the stark imagery of Chinghiz Aitmatov’s The Day Lasts More Than a Hundred Years— where “mankurts” are captives stripped of memory and self—into a hard-hitting, riff-driven track that’s both relentlessly upbeat and laced with brooding intensity, punctuated by flashes of Caucasus-inspired ethnic instrumentation.
Stryfe is a Los Angeles-based metal band known for their dynamic blend of heavy rock, progressive metal, and powerfully captivating vocals. With a sound that fuses intricate arrangements and cohesive songwriting, Stryfe delivers music that is as technically compelling as it is emotionally resonant. Drawing on influences ranging from progressive metal to Armenian classical and folk traditions, the band creates a rich sonic tapestry that feels both unique and deeply rooted. Each member of Stryfe contributes decades of experience and a diverse musical heritage,shaping a sound that is innovative and familiar. Stryfe continues to carve a distinct path in the metal scene, offering a bold and authentic voice that resonates with listeners around the world. Stryfe independently released their debut album, “Cursed Theatre,” in August of 2022, following it up with local performances at various venues in the greater Los Angeles area. Shortly after, they partnered with WormholeDeath Records to re-release the album with label support.
Stryfe Lineup
Sergio Ochoa – Vocals
Kar Khurshudyan – Guitars
Karo Torosyan – Bass
One might think that the name Elastic Fono Band would be a kind of a joke. But no. The band behind singer Lance Fono is honestly elastic. If the feeling carries you along, then you’re allowed to press the gas pedal to the floor. The over produced and heavily edited sound of modern music doesn’t sit well with this band. So we set out boldly and freely to play elastic rock’n’roll. Whether you can take it or not.
Elastic Fono Band is a rock band from Oulu in northern Finland. Band members hails from the great countries of Iceland, New Zealand and Finland.The band’s music is based on alternative rock from the 1970s and 1990s. Now the band presents the second single from the forthcoming album.
The new single Androids was written after being frustrated at work (a recurring theme). There’s no deeper meaning. Work sucks but we do it, then we die.
German alt rock band Letters Sent Home introduced themselves to the public about a year ago when they released their debut album Forever Undone through the US label SharpTone Records. Finnish LUNA KILLS, who are signed to the same label, are now featured on Letters Sent Home’s new single Bloom, which paves the way for the German quartet’s upcoming album Forever Undone (Extended), which will be released in October and will contain some new songs.
“Bloom describes the inner conflict you experience when you’re in love with someone who’s not good for you. You know you should leave, but after every storm comes the sun, and you feel like you need the sun to bloom – so you don’t leave, and the cycle continues endlessly. Our melodic, soft songs combined with LUNA KILLS’ heavy sound created a perfect description of this conflict,” Letters Sent Home states.
Letters Sent Home will tour Europe in the fall following From Fall To Spring, and will also be joined on the same tour by Finnish band Cyan Kicks. LUNA KILLS will also perform at Heinola’s Multamäkifest, Imatra’s PatruunaFest and Hellsinki Metal Festival this summer before their domestic shows in September and a European tour with Bloodred Hourglass in October.
Letters Sent Home is:
Emily Paschke – vocals
Lara Ripke – bass
Robin Werner – guitar
Louis Schramm – drums
Wormholedeath is thrilled to welcome Polish alternative metal powerhouse SAUERKRAUT to its global roster for the release of their explosive new album, In Madness, due for release on 19 September, 2025.
Alongside the announcement, the band unleashes a powerful new statement with the official video for “Symbol of Death”— a crushing, high-impact track taken from the upcoming album. The video showcases the band’s dual-vocal ferocity and chaotic energy in full form, offering a glimpse into the intense world of In Madness.
Formed in 2019 by veterans of the metal and alt scenes, SAUERKRAUT wasted no time carving their place in the genre with their 2022 debut EP, Bloody Stew — a record that introduced their sharp identity: thunderous grooves, dynamic structures, and a livewire energy that translates both on stage and in the studio.
The upcoming album, In Madness, represents the next evolution of their sound. With the addition of a second vocalist, the band has expanded their range, bringing deeper contrast, richer textures, and a more intense emotional spectrum. From brutal breakdowns to infectious hooks, In Madness is a bold, unflinching statement — metalcore and alt-metal done with both craft and conviction.
SAUERKRAUT blend influences from modern metal, nu metal, and hardcore with fearless experimentation, but what defines them most is authenticity. Their music isn’t trend-chasing — it’s emotionally charged, fiercely executed, and built to resonate.
This partnership with Wormholedeath opens the next chapter — one that will bring In Madness to a broader international audience and solidify SAUERKRAUT’s rising status in the heavy music world.
Band lineup:
Łukasz Jakubus – vocals
Łukasz Mularz – vocals
Dawid Kiełtyka – bass/vocals
Jakub Drzymała – guitar
Janusz Surma – guitar
Sławomir Miś – drums
Finnish rock band Shiraz Lane are pleased to announce the release of their new studio album, “In Vertigo”, out on October 24, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. The record will be available in the following formats: CD, digital, white vinyl, and a limited edition gold vinyl.
To celebrate the announcement, the band share the new single and official visualizer, “Come Alive”.
The band commented: “Come Alive” is the perfect summer banger built on an irresistible groove. It’s the ultimate soundtrack for letting loose and living in the heat of the moment”.
“The track has all the elements for a true Shiraz Lane classic – a quirky, distinctive guitar riff, seductive song structure and an anthemic singalong chorus. The explosive production and addictive hooks make it a standout song. With this wild and untamed energy, we invite you to “Come Alive” with us and enjoy the rush of pure Rock N’ Roll!”, they added.
“In Vertigo” marks a bold new chapter in Shiraz Lane’s evolution. It’s an ambitious, modern,
and emotionally charged rock album born from relentless creativity, exploration and
collaboration.
It’s a bold and genre-blending record, produced and co-written once again by longtime collaborator Per Aldeheim (Def Leppard, H.E.A.T, Pain). Packed with razor-sharp hooks, soaring melodies and high-octane attitude, “In Vertigo” pushes the band’s sound into exciting new territory, fusing pop-metal energy with a modern production edge and fearless genre crossovers.
Preceded by the explosive singles “Dangerous”, “Bullsh!t”, and the emotionally charged “Plastic Heart”, the album showcases Shiraz Lane’s evolution while staying true to their raw rock roots.
With Aldeheim’s polished yet powerful production and standout performances by Hannes Kett (vocals), Jani Laine (lead guitar), Miki Kalske (rhythm guitar), Joel Alex (bass), and Ana Vilkkumaa (drums), “In Vertigo” is the band’s most daring and dynamic release to date.
Brilliantly unpredictable and unapologetically melodic, In Vertigo proves that Shiraz Lane is not just riding the wave of modern melodic rock – they’re reshaping it!
Hailing from Vantaa, Finland, Shiraz Lane started their musical journey in 2011. Their vision of a perfect blend of sonic combustion and elegant delicacy started to blossom and reach its potential when the current line-up was solidified in 2014 and the band released their first EP “Be The Slave Or Be The Change”.
The band gained great international attention from the very beginning, and soon the young Finns
were flying from Japan to South America, playing in Europe’s coolest clubs & summer festivals and had their warm first contact also with the US audience on the Monsters of Rock cruise.
Shiraz Lane resonates through their double-edged guitar sound (provided by Jani Laine and Miki
Kalske), percussive ground-pounding clockwork (Ana Vilkkumaa, drums & Joel Alex, bass) and the supersonic melodies chanted by lead singer Hannes Kett. They are one of the most intriguing and entertaining bands in the current Hard Rock scene, bringing in a fresh breeze in terms of both compositions and live performance.
In addition to their debut EP, other most notable releases include the albums “For Crying Out Loud”, “Carnival Days”, “Vibration I”, “Forgotten Shades Of Life” and “Acoustic Archives’’.
Although wearing inspiration and paying homage to their predecessors, the sound and style of Shiraz Lane is unique, bold and contemporary. This has manifested in collaborations such as extensive international touring (sharing stages with bands such as KISS, Deep Purple, H.E.A.T &
Crashdïet), national TV appearances, the gaming world and, most importantly, an exponentially growing & dedicated fanbase around the world.
“In Vertigo” Tracklist:
1. Stone Cold Lover
2. Dangerous
3. The Ray Of Light
4. Live A Little More
5. Babylon
6. Plastic Heart
7. Sayonara Love
8. Bullsh!T
9. Come Alive
10. Brand New Day
August 29th – Ripollet Rock (ES)
September 6th – ÅlvikRock (NO)
October 25th – Tiivistämö – Helsinki (FI)
November 7th – G Livelab – Tampere (FI)
November 8th – Lion Rock (ES)
November 14th – Street Food Factory – Kotka (FI)
November 15th – Toppila klubi – Oulu (FI)
November 21st – Apollo – Turku (FI)
December 5th – Hophaus – Tahko (FI)
Line Up:
Hannes Kett – Vocals
Jani Laine – Guitar
Miki Kalske – Guitar
Joel Alex – Bass
Ana Vilkkumaa – Drums
Alternative metal band ODC are thrilled to announce that their new album “Twisted Love” will be released on October 31, 2025, via BLKIIBLK.
The French rockers have already captivated audiences with the singles, “Love, I Tore It Apart”, and “My Only Fan (feat. SUN)” and are now pleased to unveil the new track “My Name Is Gold”, that fuses 2000s nu metal roots with metalcore breakdowns, infectious pop hooks, and raw rap attitude to deliver a bold, modern sound – creating ODC’s vision of nu metal.
Commenting on the new single, the band stated: “This song is a provocative satire of greed and fame obsession. We wanted to expose a world where human value only shines when it’s coated in gold. It’s heavy, ironic, and in-your-face – and that’s exactly how we like it. It’s for anyone craving heavy music with bold aesthetics and something to say”.
With its polished production and fearless genre-blending, “Twisted Love” brings ODC’s bold vision of modern alternative metal to life. The band’s motto, “Forget rules, forget boxes”, perfectly sums up this hybrid and liberated debut.
Commenting on the album, the band stated: “With “Twisted Love”, we wanted to show that metal can be both powerful and elegant – emotional, modern, and unafraid to break the rules. This album is about pushing boundaries by blending genres and influences while staying true to who we are: delivering heavy music that moves both body and soul”.
“Lyrically, “Twisted Love” explores the breaking points of human connection but also carries a message of hope: accepting our shadows to heal and rebuild. It’s for anyone drawn to heavy music that refuses to fit into categories”, they continued.
ODC is the soundtrack of a hybrid generation. A sonic uppercut, balancing raw power and elegance.
Born in Paris in 2017, ODC is the result of two worlds coming together: the world of Celia Do, a vocalist with a striking identity, and that of a composer driven by the same fire – the desire to create an alternative metal project that breaks free from conventions: bold, modern, and uncompromising. From this spark, a true sonic and visual odyssey emerged.
ODC – named after Celia’s stage name acronym – became a totally creative space, where heavy riffs, catchy melodies, and contemporary electronic textures collide in a unique blend of raw energy and polished aesthetic. ODC is a bold blend of metal, modern rock and immersive electronic atmospheres.
Inspired by artists such as Devin Townsend, Breaking Benjamin, Linkin Park and BMTH, ODC doesn’t fit in any box. The band asserts its own voice — powerful, hybrid, sharp and emotional.
Their songs are modern mantras, telling stories of freedom, downfall, and resilience. Music that hits hard — and hits deep. A constant dialogue between introspection and explosion.
The band is built around four distinct artistic personalities: Celia Do (lead singer, founder and producer, the rock frontwoman of the band), Sonny, a.k.a. MX MNK (a bassist with roots in hardcore and black metal, and a rapper with visceral energy). Then, Raphaël (an 8-string guitarist blending classic rock, hard rock, and atmospheric textures), and Hector (a drummer forged in the death metal scene, delivering explosive rhythmic power).
After a well-received debut EP in 2019 (“Ending The Boredom”), ODC carved their path through a series of powerful singles between 2020 and 2023, asserting their hybrid identity and ability to break genre boundaries. In 2024, the project took a major leap forward: writing their first full-length album, produced in Nashville by Kellen McGregor (Memphis May Fire).
“Twisted Love” Tracklist:
1. My Only Fan (Feat. SUN)
2. Love, I Tore It Apart
3. Twisted Love
4. Follower (Feat. SUN)
5. The Beauty Of The Beast
6. My Name Is Gold
7. I Need To Breathe
8. If I’d Tried
9. Raise Your Hands Up
10. Despechá (Rosalía Cover)
Line Up:
Celia Do – Vocals
MX MNK – Bass
Raphaël – Guitars
Hector – Drums
Norwegian melodic death metal powerhouse Sublime Eyes unleash “Emperor’s Mountain”, the third single taken from the band’s forthcoming full-length, IV: The Serpent’s Coil, due out September 5, 2025, via Wormholedeath.
A thunderous descent into legend,“Emperor’s Mountain” sees Norwegian melodic death metal force Sublime Eyes summon the brutal legacy of a ruler forged in fire and blood. With razor-sharp riffs, cinematic intensity, and lyrics steeped in Carpathian myth, the track pays homage to a feared protector and merciless tyrant — a hero to some, a horror to others.
Epic, unrelenting, and drenched in historical vengeance, “Emperor’s Mountain” is both a war cry and a requiem. Sublime Eyes turn history into metal mythology.
Italian/Swedish hard rock/heavy metal band Hell in the Club return with their new single and official video “The Devil Won’t Forget Me”, out via Frontiers Music Srl.
The band commented: “The Devil Won’t Forget Me” is a pure hard rock song in true Hell in the Club style. With a driving guitar riff, a great melody, and a catchy chorus perfect for singing along during the show. The video tells how the devil brought Tezzi to us!”
“We want to dedicate this song to all the rockers around the world. Huge thanks to the guys of Kinorama studio for their amazing work and to Simone Mularoni for the incredible sound”, they added.
Hell in the Club recently welcomed their new Swedish singer Tezzi Persson (Infinite & Divine, Venus 5), marking the beginning of a new journey for the band, as Tezzi’s wonderful voice fits perfectly the music of Hell in the Club.
With nearly 15 years of history and hard work, Hell in the Club have earned their place in the scene over the course of six albums, but their music stands out as something totally different: they mix classic hard rock and sleaze, heavy metal and party songs, ‘50s Rock’n’roll, and anything in between. If you like bands such as Skid Row, W.A.S.P., Alice Cooper and Hardcore Superstar you will enjoy Hell in the Club music!
From April 2024 front-man Dave is no longer the voice of Hell in the Club. The difficult decision was taken after much thought but due to personal reasons, Dave could no longer give 100% to the band. He will still be present behind the scenes though writing new songs and discussing future projects. Now with Swedish singer Tezzi, Andy on bass, Mark on drums and Picco on the guitar, Hell in the Club will still delight you, they’ll make you dance, sing, and bang your heads with their songs. Rock ‘n roll is all about fun and that is what is on display here.
Hell in the Club released their sixth studio album “F.U.B.A.R.” on August 11, 2023, combining and taking to the next level the freshness of their previous albums and the professional approach they developed release by release.
Line Up:
Tezzi – Vocals
Andy – Bass
Picco – Guitars
Mark – Drums
Aggressive US Blackened Death Thrashers NIGHT ATTACK have officially joined forces with WormholeDeath for the digital release of their incendiary new EP, Necromancer (out on 19 September 2025) — a furious ode to the golden era of extreme metal.
Formed in the darkest pits of North Carolina’s underground, NIGHT ATTACK unleash a raw and relentless EP that echoes the venom of early Death, Sepultura, Possessed, and Kreator, while thrashing forward with a fury worthy of Megadeth. Necromancer marks the band’s third official release — a searing, four-piece assault featuring blistering technical riffs, venom-soaked vocals, hell-summoning solos, and punishing drums across every track.
Featuring members of Vesterian and Ancestral Blood, NIGHT ATTACK masterfully channel the chaos and urgency of late ’80s blackened death thrash into a sound that’s both feral and refined — thanks to a crushing mix and razor-sharp production that finally does their vicious craft justice.
After forging their path through demos and EPs like MMXX and The Initiation, NIGHT ATTACK now enter a new chapter with Necromancer and a pact with WormholeDeath that promises to spread their reign of terror.
NIGHT ATTACK are:
Verigo – Vocals, Guitars, Leads, Lyrics
Jake – Drums
Adam – Guitar
Luke – Bass
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