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0 Rockshots Records – Out Now! DUST’s New Concept Album “Thoughts Of A Falling Man”

April 3, 2026
by Asher
· DUST (Rockshots Records) · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 3, 2026

Out Now! DUST’s New Concept Album “Thoughts Of A Falling Man”

Italian modern metal force DUST proudly releases their highly anticipated sophomore album, “Thoughts Of A Falling Man,” available worldwide today, April 3rd, 2026, through Rockshots Records.

Marking a decisive evolution in the band’s sound, “Thoughts Of A Falling Man” pushes DUST into heavier, darker, and more introspective territory. The record unfolds as a conceptual near‑death journey, where the protagonist confronts guilt, judgment, and inner demons in a suspended dimension between eternity and oblivion. The result is a visceral, immersive experience that captures the psychological collapse and spiritual limbo at the heart of the album’s narrative.

Musically, DUST deliver their most uncompromising work to date, an intense fusion of death metal brutality, groove‑driven heaviness, thrash aggression, and black metal atmosphere. Sharp riffing, tightly controlled dynamics, and a constant sense of tension shape a cohesive and oppressive sonic landscape from start to finish.

Recommended for fans of Parkway Drive, Jinjer, and Trivium.

New album “Thoughts Of A Falling Man” is available from Rockshots Records at the following links:

CD – “Thoughts Of A Falling Man”: https://rockshots.eu/products/dust-thoughts-of-a-falling-man

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/1TK3rd7uHqF3kSfIc7w9KU

Music Video – “Bodyless” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyE8ltsPBfY

Track Listing:
1. Intro – 1:49
2. Before Your Awaken – 5:23
3. Death’s Ashes Upon Me – 3:52
4. Contemptus Mundi – 3:58
5. Fragments of Mirror – 4:26
6. Thoughts of a Falling Man – 6:40
7. Bodyless – 3:44
8. The Reaping of the Scythe – 3:56
9. Beyond the Void – 6:06
Album Length: 39:54

Dust Line-Up:
Riccardo Pirozzi: Vocals
Stefano D’Angelo: Guitars
Federico Ignini: Guitars
Francesco D’Elia: Bass
Eric Di Donato: Drums

More info:
https://rockshots.eu | https://www.instagram.com/dust__band/ | https://www.facebook.com/DustTorino

BIOGRAPHY:
Dust is an Italian metal band formed in 2016 from an idea by vocalist Riccardo Pirozzi and former drummer Stefano Brogi. Born out of a period of personal struggle and artistic urgency, the project took shape as a direct and uncompromising outlet for expressing inner conflict, anger, and introspection. After an initial phase of experimentation, the band gradually assembled its core lineup, defining a sound rooted in heaviness, emotional depth, and narrative intensity.

With the addition of guitarist Stefano D’Angelo and bassist Andrea Lege, Dust released their debut album “Break The Silence“, recorded and produced by Andreas Polito at Rocklab Studios in Turin. The record marked the band’s official entry into the Italian underground metal scene, earning attention for its raw approach and dark thematic focus. Shortly after, guitarist Federico Ignini joined the lineup, allowing Riccardo to focus exclusively on vocals and lyrics, particularly during live performances.

Following the album’s release, Dust became increasingly active on the live circuit, sharing the stage with established acts and performing across Italy and Eastern Europe, including shows in Serbia, Croatia, and Romania. These experiences played a key role in shaping the band’s identity, strengthening both their musical cohesion and their commitment to an authentic, no-frills live approach focused on intensity and connection rather than visual excess.

After several lineup changes, Dust reached a stable formation in 2023, solidifying their current lineup: Riccardo Pirozzi on vocals, Stefano D’Angelo and Federico Ignini on guitars, Francesco D’Elia on bass, and Eric Di Donato on drums. This renewed stability marked a turning point for the band, allowing them to refine their sound and push their songwriting toward a heavier, more focused, and mature direction.

Conceived as a concept album, “Thoughts Of A Falling Man” unfolds as a near-death journey, exploring themes of guilt, judgment, inner collapse, and spiritual limbo. Musically, it represents a significant evolution from the debut, blending elements of death, groove, thrash, and black metal into a darker, more compact, and uncompromising sound.

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0 Romanian Folkcore DIRTY SHIRT Teams Up with Hungarian Legends Besh o droM for Explosive Duo Version of “Büntető”

April 3, 2026
by Asher
· Dirty Shirt · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 3, 2026

Romanian Folkcore DIRTY SHIRT Teams Up with Hungarian Legends Besh o droM for Explosive Duo Version of “Büntető”

Dirty Shirt, one of Eastern Europe’s most innovative and high‑energy metal bands, announces the release of their new single “Büntető”, a powerful collaborative re‑imagining of the Hungarian folk hit originally performed by world‑renowned group Besh o droM. The track marks the second single from Dirty Shirt’s next studio album, following the success of their first preview, “FOMO.”

The collaboration brings together two of the region’s most dynamic musical forces, blending Dirty Shirt’s signature heavy, dance‑driven metal with Besh o droM’s virtuosic approach to Eastern European and Balkan folk traditions. The result is a 194 BPM explosion of energy, featuring 16 musicians and a seamless fusion of traditional instrumentation with modern metal intensity.

Dirty Shirt describes the partnership with Besh o droM as natural, inspiring, and full of mutual respect.

“We are very happy to have made this collaboration. We love Besh o droM’s music, and it was wonderful to see how open they were to working together with us. One of the highlights was performing the song together at Dirty Fest 2025, and part of the video includes footage from that incredible concert,” says the band’s leader, Mihai Tivada.

Dirty Shirt has been performing their live version of “Büntető” for over a year, including a standout moment at Pol’and’Rock Festival 2025, where the song became one of the most celebrated highlights of their set. Fans have been eagerly awaiting an official release.

“Many fans already know the song from our concerts, and it always gets an incredible reaction. We’re confident they’ll love this studio version, especially since we’re teaming up with one of the greatest gypsy/folk/rock bands from Hungary, Besh o droM,” adds Mihai.

At its core, “Büntető” is about positive, uplifting energy and the belief that music transcends borders. Lyrically inspired by traditional Hungarian folk themes, the song tells a vivid story rooted in village life, relationships, and raw human emotion. Musically, it merges the fiery spirit of gypsy folk with Dirty Shirt’s unmistakable modern folkcore metal sound.

The release of “Büntető” also comes as Dirty Shirt wraps up their triumphant Dirtylicious Decade Tour, with 8 of 11 shows sold out, and prepares for a packed summer festival season, including their third appearance at Wacken Open Air in Germany.

Recommended for fans of Skindred, Bloodywood, Alestorm, Dubioza Kolektiv, Russkaja, and The Hu.

Watch and listen to the video for “Büntető” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7v19wziCY8

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://ffm.to/bntet

First single “FOMO” (Fear of Missing Out) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyloBE8YbqY

The band also recently released a full live performance from Pol’and’Rock Festival 2025 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v67KzzE6ivk

DIRTY SHIRT Dirtylicious Decade Tour
Ticket Info – https://www.ambilet.ro/dirtyshirt/
17.04.2026 – Oldies Pub – Sibiu
19.04.2026 – The Station – Petrosani
08.05.2026 – Log Out – Baia Mare
09.05.2026 – Soho Music Hall – Bistrita
22.05.2026 – Terasa Flex – Arad
23.05.2026 – In Spatele Casei – Timisoara

For more info: https://linktr.ee/dirtyshirtband

About Dirty Shirt:
For over 30 years, Dirty Shirt has stood as one of Eastern Europe’s most original and successful rock/metal acts. Formed in the mid‑90s as a wedding band, they evolved into a genre‑blending powerhouse known for fusing modern heavy music with the vibrant energy of Eastern European traditional sounds. Their explosive live shows and innovative approach have taken them to major festivals across Europe, including Hellfest, Wacken Open Air, Pol’and’Rock, Electric Castle, and more—and earned praise from outlets such as Metal Hammer, Rock Hard, Metalsucks, and Hard Rock Mag. Dirty Shirt has performed over 1000 shows in 17 countries and shared stages with Megadeth, Godsmack, Gogol Bordello, Skindred, and Orphaned Land.

About Besh o droM:
Formed in Budapest in 1999, Besh o droM is one of Hungary’s most influential and internationally celebrated world‑music groups. Their sound blends the folk traditions of Hungary, Eastern Europe, and the Balkans with modern elements, creating a unique “virtual folklore” free of cultural borders. Over the past 25 years, they have performed on five continents at major world‑music, folk, gypsy, jazz, and rock festivals. Their album Besh o droM20 spent several months on the World Music Chart Europe Top 20, and the band continues to evolve with new music and a dynamic, mature sound.

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“Long time readers will know by now that I am partial to the weirder side of heavy music. Dirty Shirt certainly has my attention this week. They’re like a mix of 6:33, Russkaja, and Turisas. This is bombastic, fun metal with Romanian folk mixed in. ” – Metal Injection

“Dirty Shirt, Your New Favorite Transylvanian Folk-Core Band ” – Metal Sucks

“DIRTY SHIRT only sound like DIRTY SHIRT.” – Metal Temple

“Is it catchy? Yes. Is it fun? Yes. Is it utterly mental? Yes. Highly recommended” – Metal Observer

” “…you’ve never heard anything quite like this before”” – Sonic Abuse

“This album is buoyant, blistering and bolshy; you certainly want to get your dose now!” 8/10 – Powerplay Magazine (2022 – Get Your Dose Now!)

“”Whoa! ‘Get Your Dose Now!’ is definitely not your average metal album. It’s simply something that you won’t hear anywhere else. Dirty Shirt is the real deal with extraordinarily talented musicians and a uniqueness that sets them apart from the crowd. If you’re in the market for some new music, this band offers something for everyone, from hardcore metal and thrash to tribal and traditional. It’s like your grandmother’s goulash recipe, a little of this and a little of that, with the end result being magical and inimitable.” – Uber Rock (2022 – Get Your Dose Now!)

“Dirty Shirt did a good job again and ‘Get Your Dose Now!’ is a very nice album to listen to and it deserves a listen.” – Folk-Metal.nl (2022 – Get Your Dose Now!)

“with DIRTY SHIRT you have joy in life and fun in music. They ignite a light in the currently dark world. A good mood is guaranteed. So get your dose today, now, get vaccinated against sadness and depression. before it’s too late. – Saitenkult (2022 – Get Your Dose Now!)

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0 EPK – Dirty Shirt – Büntető ft. Besh o droM (2026)

April 3, 2026
by Asher
· Dirty Shirt · EPKs

EPK – Dirty Shirt – Büntető ft. Besh o droM (2026)

Publicist – Jon Asher – jon[@]ashermediarelations[.]com

For fans of Dubioza Kolektiv, Skindred, Bloodywood, Alestorm, The Hu

“We are very happy to have made this collaboration. We love Besh o droM’s music, and it was wonderful to see how open they were to working together with us. One of the highlights was performing the song together at Dirty Fest 2025, and part of the video will include footage from that incredible concert.” – Dirty Shirt

Band: Dirty Shirt
Single Title: Büntető
Length: 3:22
Release Date: April 3, 2026
Label: Dirty Shirt
Distribution: Dirty Shirt
Genre: Rock / Metal / Gipsy / Hungarian
Location of Band: Romania (Dirty Shirt) & Hungary (Besh o droM)

All Links: https://linktr.ee/dirtyshirtband

Dirty-Shirt.com – Facebook.com/DirtyShirtRomania – Twitter.com/dirtyshirtband – Youtube.com/dirtyshirtoriginal

Instagram.com/dirtyshirtband – Tiktok.com/@dirtyshirtband

Dirtyshirt.bandcamp.com – Apple Music – Spotify – Dirty-merch.com – Deezer

Single on all digital platforms – https://ffm.to/bntet

DIRTY SHIRT Dirtylicious Decade Tour
Ticket Info – https://www.ambilet.ro/dirtyshirt/
17.04.2026 – Oldies Pub – Sibiu
19.04.2026 – The Station – Petrosani
08.05.2026 – Log Out – Baia Mare
09.05.2026 – Soho Music Hall – Bistrita
22.05.2026 – Terasa Flex – Arad
23.05.2026 – In Spatele Casei – Timisoara

What the press has said:

“This album is buoyant, blistering and bolshy; you certainly want to get your dose now!” 8/10 – Powerplay Magazine

“Are you bored with your current playlist? Perhaps you are looking for something a bit different than the bands you typically listen to? Then look no further my music-loving friends. Let me introduce you to the Transylvanian folkcore of Dirty Shirt. What started out as a wedding band has morphed into a magical, musical amalgam that blends modern hardcore and nu-metal with traditional acoustic instruments and Eastern European musical influences giving us an entirely new breed of metal with known as Romanian crossover folkcore metal. ” – Uber Rock

“Dirty Shirt did a good job again and ‘Get Your Dose Now!’ is a very nice album to listen to and it deserves a listen.” – Folk-Metal.nl

“This album can be discovered as you listen. It is rich, destabilizing at times, but always fair and imbued with sensitivity. With Get Your Dose , the DIRTY SHIRT surely give us their best album, and it was not easy given the quality of the previous one. No need to write sandwiches about it, you just have to let yourself be seduced. Cheer.” – Among The Living

“Dirty Shirt, Your New Favorite Transylvanian Folk-Core Band ” – Metal Sucks

“DIRTY SHIRT only sound like DIRTY SHIRT.” – Metal Temple

“Is it catchy? Yes. Is it fun? Yes. Is it utterly mental? Yes. Highly recommended” – Metal Observer

“Dirty Shirt are probably one fantastic live band with an immense energy” – Rock Freaks

” “…you’ve never heard anything quite like this before”” – Sonic Abuse

“It’s one of those rare albums where it keeps you glued to your seat just waiting to see what pops up next.” – Heavy Metal Time Machine

“As Monty Python would say, ‘And now for something completely different.’ ” – Music Underground

“this is a band like no other in the music scene now in days in the underground, indie or mainstream scene.” – Vents Magazine

[Download Single Cover | Download Single Lyrics]

Single Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Dirty Shirt & Besh o droM
• All songs written by: Besh o droM & Dirty Shirt
• Produced by: Mihai Tivada
• Mixed by: Adrian Uritescu
• Mastered by: Adrian Uritescu
• Single Artwork by: Cristian Balanean

Single Band Line Up:
Dan “Rini” Crăciun – vocals
Robert Rusz – vocals
Ádám Pettik – vocals
Mihai Tivadar – keyboards, guitars
Cristian Bălănean – guitars
Dan Petean – guitars
Pál Novelli – bass
Sergio Ponti – drums
Cosmin Nechita – violin
Gergely Barcza – saxophone, EWI
József Csurkulya – cimbalom
Attila Sidoo – acoustic guitar
Miruna Puiu – backing vocals
Alexandra Joicaliuc – backing vocals
Tea Vișan – backing vocals
Andrei Oltean – flutes
Darius Boșca – clarinet

Live Band Line Up:
Dan “Rini” Crăciun – vocals
Robert Rusz – vocals
Mihai Tivadar – keyboards, guitars
Cristian Bălănean – guitars
Dan Petean – guitars
Pál Novelli – bass
Sergio Ponti – drums
Cosmin Nechita – violin
Miruna Puiu – backing vocals
Alexandra Joicaliuc – backing vocals
Tea Vișan – backing vocals
Andrei Oltean – flutes
Razvan Nechita – violin
Paula Gherasim – violin

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About The Single Artwork:

The artwork relies on the visual contrast between white industrial stencil-style fonts and a textured background, subtly decorated with geometric folk motifs. This design captures the essence of the song, reflecting the fusion between traditional gypsy folk themes and a powerful modern metal sound.

About the single (LYRICALLY & MUSICALLY):

When we first listened to the Besh o droM version of the song, we immediately felt its incredible energy and the potential to transform it into a rock/metal song. The result is a high-energy track at 194 BPM that blends virtuosic performances on traditional instruments with the raw power of metal. Featuring 16 musicians on the recording, the single offers an intense and festive sound experience. Lyrically, Büntető (The Punisher) is inspired by traditional Hungarian folk themes, telling a vivid story rooted in village life, relationships, and emotions.

Over their 30 years, Dirty Shirt has become one of Eastern Europe’s most original and successful rock/metal bands, known for their explosive fusion of modern heavy music with the vibrant energy of Eastern European traditional sounds. Formed in the mid‑90s as a wedding band, the group has kept its core lineup intact for three decades, evolving into a major international act with a distinctive, genre‑blending identity. Their music draws from metal, hardcore, industrial, funk, world music, and authentic regional folk influences, enhanced by the use of traditional acoustic instruments both in the studio and on stage.

The band gained international attention after winning second place at the Wacken Metal Battle 2014 world final, followed by performances at major European festivals including Hellfest, Wacken Open Air, Pol’and’Rock, Electric Castle, Rockstadt Extreme Fest, Reload Festival, Dong Open Air, and many more. With more than 1000 shows across 17 countries, Dirty Shirt has shared stages with artists such as Megadeth, Godsmack, Gogol Bordello, Skindred, and Orphaned Land.

Their albums have earned widespread critical acclaim, featured in leading publications such as Metal Hammer, Rock Hard, Metalsucks, Angry Metal Guy, Hard Rock Mag, and Metalized. Known for their high‑energy, danceable live performances and cross‑genre appeal, Dirty Shirt continues to expand its international presence while redefining what modern Eastern European metal can sound like.

Recommended for anyone looking for something interesting and lively, Dirty Shirt is for fans of Skindred, Bloodywood, Alestorm, and The Hu.

Discography:
Büntető ft. Besh o droM (2026) (single)
FOMO (2025) (single)
Get Your Dose Now! (2022)
Letchology (2019)
Dirtylicious (2015)
Freak Show (2013)
Same Shirt Different Day (2010)
Very Dirty (2000)

Tours and Festivals:
– Dirty Shirt – 30 Anniversary Tour (2025 – on going, more than 25 shows already announced, in Romania, Hungary, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland, Germany and France)
– Motocultor Across Europe Tour (2024): 16 shows in Germany, Netherland, UK, France, Switzerland, Spain and Portugal
– More than 60 shows last year: Motocultor + Romania, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Poland
– Some major festivals last years: Electric Castle 2023 (Ro), Hellfest Open Air 2022 (Fr), Pol’And’Rock 2022 & 2021 (Pl), Reload Festival 2022 (D), Dong Open Air 2022 (D), Wacken Open Air 2019 & 2014 (D), HRH Metal Fest 2019 (UK), Rock Heart 2019 (Cz), Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2018 & 2015 (Ro)

Endorsement:
– Drumeo / Pianote / Guitareo / Singeo
– Two Notes Audio Engineering
– Solar Guitars
– Murat Dyril Cymbals
– Promark Drumsticks
– Evans Drumheads
– Puresound Snare Wires
– Sihi Cymbals
– Meze Audio

0 Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airpay love! \m/\m/ For the Week Ending: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops Loud – #8 Cepheidae Variable | CIVL 101.7FM – Abbotsford Loud – #9 Juliet Ruin, #10 Phaeton | CJLO 1690AM – Montreal Loud – #5 Sons of Butcher | CJSW 90.9FM – Calgary Loud #3 Phaeton, #4 Juliet Ruin, #5 Merfolk, #8 Discovery Through Torment, #10 Cepheidae Variable | CICK 93.9 – Smithers Top 30 – #20 Unpunished

April 2, 2026
by Asher
· Cepheidae Variable · Discovery Through Torment · Juliet Ruin · MERFOLK · Phaeton · radio charts · Sons of Butcher · Unpunished

Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airpay love! \m/\m/
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, March 31, 2026
CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops
Loud – #8 Cepheidae Variable
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-03-31
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CIVL 101.7FM – Abbotsford
Loud – #9 Juliet Ruin, #10 Phaeton
https://earshot-online.com/charts/civl.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-03-31
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CJLO 1690AM – Montreal
Loud – #5 Sons of Butcher
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjlo.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-03-31
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CJSW 90.9FM – Calgary
Loud #3 Phaeton, #4 Juliet Ruin, #5 Merfolk, #8 Discovery Through Torment, #10 Cepheidae Variable
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cjsw.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-03-31
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CICK 93.9 – Smithers
Top 30 – #20 Unpunished
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cick.cfm?dWeekOfID=2026-03-31

0 Thank You Canadian MDs and DJS for the airplay love! \m/\m/ !earshot – February 2026 – Top 20 Loud #2 Triskelyon, #6 Gravewitch

April 2, 2026
by Asher
· Gravewitch · radio charts · Triskelyon

Thank You Canadian MDs and DJS for the airplay love! \m/\m/
!earshot – February 2026 – Top 20 Loud
#2 Triskelyon, #6 Gravewitch
https://earshot-online.com/charts/2026/February/loud.cfm

0 Gore House Prod. – Streaming Now! ONCHOCERCIASIS ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY’s New Album “Fugue Gnawed from the Scabbed God Cerebrum”

April 2, 2026
by Asher
· Music News · Onchocerciasis Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (Gore House Productions)

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – April 2, 2026

Streaming Now! ONCHOCERCIASIS ESOPHAGOGASTRODUODENOSCOPY’s New Album “Fugue Gnawed from the Scabbed God Cerebrum”

L – R – The Popuko – Guitars, Drums, Bass, Backing Vocals, Alice Simard – Guitars, Drums, Jesse Agiomamitis – Vocals

Apocalyptic brutal slamming death metal entity Onchocerciasis Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (OxE) has partnered with Decibel Magazine for the exclusive stream premiere of their long‑awaited full‑length album, “Fugue Gnawed from the Scabbed God Cerebrum,” ahead of its official release on April 3, 2026, through Stillbirth Records / Gore House Productions.

The Decibel stream marks the first opportunity for fans to experience the album in its entirety, an eleven‑track descent into dissonant barbarity, cosmic violence, and experimental extremity. The LP represents OxE’s most ambitious and punishing work to date, expanding their sonic identity far beyond the foundations laid on their previous EP, “The Fallen Lament.”

Listen to the album in full on Decibel Magazine HERE.

OxE’s lineup spans three countries: Quebec City, Canada (Alice), Australia (Jesse), and Germany (Popu), yet their creative synergy is seamless. Originally a solo project by guitarist Alice Simard, OxE evolved into a collaborative force after Jesse joined in 2019. Popu, a longtime fan, later connected with Alice through their shared love of the obscure bullet‑hell game Touhou Project, completing the trio. Their influences range from Disentomb, Artificial Brain, and Deathspell Omega to video games (Dark Souls, NieR), anime (Berserk, Evangelion), and global folklore.

“Fugue Gnawed from the Scabbed God Cerebrum” is a meticulously crafted sonic nightmare. Musically, the album pushes OxE into their most experimental territory yet, layering warped synths, organic instrumentation, and alien sound design between the carnage of their signature riffs and gutturals.

“Start‑to‑finish, the album is dissonant, punishing, and disorienting. Many of the lyrical subjects are larger-than-life. The songs tell the story of a single entity, a godslayer, on a God‑of‑War‑esque rampage through the universe, all veiled in obscurity,” says vocalist Jesse Agiomamitis.

German multi‑instrumentalist The Popu adds:

“This is the most experimental OxE release to date. The synths and organic layers were destroyed and reshaped to give the soundscape an alien feel. I was heavily inspired by Nithing’s ‘Agonal Hymns and Dripping’s ‘Disintegration of Thought Patterns During A Synthetic Mind Traveling Bliss.’”

The album’s artwork, created by Mei Maro, reflects the band’s fascination with folklore, mythology, and surreal horror, an amalgamation of the influences that shaped the record’s writing.

From the chaotic opener “Conquering Divinity” to the melodic yet brutal closer “Forged in the Blackest Reaches of Blasphemy,” the album traverses a wide spectrum of textures and emotional weight. “Heaven’s Empty Halls” introduces dungeon‑synth‑esque atmospheres. “Entombed Within the Infinite Panopticon” delivers one of the album’s heaviest breakdowns. “Abyssikataplexika” showcases some of the most inhuman vocal performances OxE has ever recorded. “Apotheotic Apotemnophilia” explores melodic territory while maintaining crushing heaviness. Every track contributes to the overarching narrative of cosmic annihilation and psychological descent.

Recommended for fans of Deathspell Omega, Disentomb, Artificial Brain, First Fragment, Disgorge, and Ulcerate, OxE‘s “Fugue Gnawed from the Scabbed God Cerebrum” is their longest and most refined release yet: no filler, no restraint, and no compromise.

Album pre-order for CD, Cassette, and digitally from Stillbirth Records / Gore House Productions at https://orcd.co/scabbed-god-cerebrum

Track Listing:
1. Conquering Divinity – 3:17
2. The Fallen Lament, Paralytikus Ascends – 1:21
3. Severing What Makes Me Human – 2:41
4. Apotheotic Apotemnophilia – 3:03
5. Entombed Within the Infinite Panopticon – 2:23
6. Gutted & Corpsed – 3:05
7. Heaven’s Empty Halls – 5:13
8. Hurt Beyond Healing – 2:33
9. Abyssikataplexika – 2:35
10. Vile Verses Flogged into the Wings of Angels – 1:23
11. Forged in the Blackest Reaches of Blasphemy – 4:58
Album Length: 32:32

ROLES:
Jesse Agiomamitis: Vocals, Lyrics
Alice Simard: Composition, Guitars, Lead Guitars
The Popu: Additional Songwriting, Mixing and Mastering, Guitars, Bass, Orchestration and Sound Design, Additional lyrics, Additional Vocals

More info:

https://gorehouseproductions.com/

https://www.facebook.com/OnchoOfficial

https://www.instagram.com/onchocerciasis_official

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“First of all besides the insane moniker and album title, I don’t even know how to label this shit. If you know, you know… It sounds like an army of angry lawnmowers rolling over cliffs and boulders, LOL! Fuck it… four tacos out of five!” – Micha Kite – Metal Underground

“A complex and bizarre name reflects the complex and bizarre nature of this band. Mixing Slam, Brutal Death Metal, hints of prog metal and other influences makes for a heady brew of extreme music…. This eclectic approach never lets up for the whole of the album, with so many familiar yet alien sounds emerging, riffs that sound like they were written by a thrash band, or slow dirgey sections that come straight from doom metal’s playbook. Does this approach work? Incredibly, yes! The album stays fresh and interesting; there is always something you draw your attention to and keep you listening. Combine this with the band’s art and lyrical efforts and it makes for a crazy, heady mixture of the heavy and the ridiculous, but at least it’s never boring!” – The Razor’s Edge

“Because the band varies quite a lot within the framework and smuggles in unwholesome elements, ‘Fugue Gnawed from the Scabbed God Cerebrum’ remains captivating from start to finish. Every listen reveals new details, and the craftsmanship and tight compositions make this album a delightful cocktail of proggy avant-garde brutal tech death slam jazz. Or something like that. Surprising, unexpected, and constantly memorable: this is a top record of brutality.” – Musika

“Victims of brutal death metal will recognize the trauma inflicted by the song’s (Gutted and Corpsed) opening, a combination of furiously rattling snare-drums, sewer-gurgling riffage, and equally grotesque sewer-dwelling vocals, but even there the band also discharge shrill and weirdly squirming frequencies and shotgun blasts, as well as slamming hammer blows and bursts of viciously darting and insanely screaming fretwork. But the song shifts, opening a portal to an even more macabre cavalcade of screeching and bizarrely contorting tonalities (some of which are ejected from a contorting throat), accompanied by sudden and equally crazed percussive contortions and thudding bass-level throbs. Ghosts might be wailing and screaming, and there’s a guitar solo in the mix too, but it too has lost its mind. Near the end, when the drumming has become heavily medicated and slumbers, the music changes even more dramatically. Something like a flute enticingly whispers, and something like an oboe woozily wanders against a backdrop of gentling shimmering strings — a little caress to help you begin unscrambling your brain.” – No Clean Singing

“The speed of the drums, the ferocity of the vocals, the intensity of the guitars and how all of that blends together in the most diabolical way… Onchocerciasis Esophagogastroduodenoscopy are pushing boundaries here.. what they have created here is fascinating and admirable.. it is an unforgettable listen…” – Games Brrraaains and Head-Banging Life

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0 Progressive Sludge Trio APE VERMIN Embark On “The Riders of The Damned Tour Part 2” w/ MEAN GREEN

April 2, 2026
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· Ape Vermin · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 2, 2026

Progressive Sludge Trio APE VERMIN Embark On “The Riders of The Damned Tour Part 2” w/ MEAN GREEN

North Carolina progressive sludge metal trio Ape Vermin will hit the road this spring for “The Riders of the Damned Tour Part 2,” across the U.S. alongside stoner metal trio Mean Green. The run supports Ape Vermin’s crushing full‑length “Andromedas Colossus,” the band’s most dynamic, melodic, and brutally expansive release to date.

The tour launches May 16 at Bull City Metal Fest in Durham, NC, and storms across the Southeast, Texas, the Southwest, and the Mountain states before closing June 12 in Chattanooga, TN (dates listed below).

The announcement arrives alongside the release of the band’s new lyric video for “Awakened,” created by filmmaker Kenji Tsunami of Tsunami Films (also bassist for Narcotic Wasteland). The track, an explosive fusion of sludge, thrash, and cosmic devastation, showcases the album’s apocalyptic themes and the band’s sharpened, evolved sound.

“‘Awakened’ is my personal favorite. Hell has come back to life. The Colossus is awake. Prepare for your imminent obliteration,” says guitarist/vocalist Brett Lee.

Watch the lyric video for “Awakened” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFKiEXOC0qI

Formed in 2017 by Brett Lee, drummer Seth Lynn, and bassist Jared Edge, Ape Vermin has carved out a reputation for no‑frills, high‑volume, amplifier‑worshipping heaviness. Their sound, described by the band as Colossal, Epic, Unique, Exciting, Heavy, pulls from sludge, doom, thrash, groove metal, death metal, and progressive rock.

With “Andromedas Colossus,” Ape Vermin pushes further into a dark, prophetic sonic realm built over a decade of writing. The album’s ten tracks range from the obliterating opener “Obliteration Imminent” to the tribal‑tinged instrumental “Pulse Driver,” the environmentally charged “Mining the Colossus,” and the epic closer “Return to Andromeda.” Lyrically, the record explores outer‑space phenomena, extraterrestrial mythos, prehistoric terror, psychedelic visions, and sci‑fi horror, an entire universe crafted in Lee’s mind.

“We want to take listeners on an epic sonic journey. This record is extremely dynamic, melodic, visceral, and dark. Fans can expect even more crushing material. We’re already working on the next LP,” adds Lee.

Recommended for fans of High on Fire, Crowbar, Mastodon, Yob, and Conan, check out “Andromedas Colossus” (released May 17th, 2024) at the following links:

Bandcamp – https://apevermin.bandcamp.com/

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/1Y5DAyV5AP3hLNSMDfuQkh

“The Riders of The Damned Tour Part 2” w/ Ape Vermin, Mean Green
5/16 – Durham, N.C – Bull City Metal Fest
5/17 – Winston-Salem, N.C – The Den
5/18 – Atlanta, GA – Boggs Social
5/19 – Savannah, GA – TBA
5/20 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits
5/21 – Orlando, FL – TBA
5/22 – Tampa, FL – Brass Mug
5/23 – Lafayette, LA – Freetown Boom Room
5/24 – Dallas, TX – Reno’s Chop Shop
5/25 – Corpus Christi, TX – Boozers
5/26 – San Antonio, TX – TBA
5/27 – Austin, TX – TBA
5/28 – Houston, TX – Black Magic
5/29 – El Paso, TX – The Rockhouse
5/30 – Albuquerque, NM – TBA
5/31 – Scottsdale, AZ – Pho Cao
6/2 – Palmdale, CA – Transplants Brewery
6/3 – Las Vegas, NV – The Griffin
6/4 – Salt Lake City, UT – TBA
6/5 – Cheyenne, WY – TBA
6/6 – Denver, CO – TBA
6/7 – Colorado Springs, CO – Whats Left Records
6/8 – Kansas City, MO – The Warehouse
6/9 – Chicago, IL – Reggies
6/10 – Lexington, KY – Als Bar
6/11 – Nashville, TN – TBA
6/12 – Chattanooga, TN – JJs Bohemia

Track Listing:
1. Obliteration Imminent – 5:12
2. Colony – 7:00
3. Solaruss – 5:30
4. Pulse Driver – 3:47
5. Mining The Colossus – 8:06
6. Signal Transmissions – 2:45
7. Motherlode – 8:32
8. Awakened – 3:17
9. Unearthing the Artifact – 7:43
10. Return to Andromeda – 7:57

Album/Live Band Line Up:
Guitarist/Vocalist – Brett Lee
Drummer – Seth Lynn
Bassist – Jared Edge

More info: Facebook.com/ProgressiveDoom | Instagram.com/ape_vermin_official

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“North Carolina progressive sludge metal juggernaut Ape Vermin have released a brand‑new lyric video for “Awakened,” the eighth and most explosive track from their latest EP, Andromedas Colossus, released in 2024… Kenji Tsunami’s visual interpretation amplifies the track’s themes of cosmic destruction, ancient forces, and the return of something colossal and malevolent. The lyric video mirrors the EP’s overarching atmosphere, dark, prophetic, and unrelenting, while giving fans a deeper look into the world Ape Vermin has constructed across the record… an epic celestial journey.” – Decibel Magazine (Awakened – Lyric Video)

“Ape Vermin’s Andromedas Colossus is doom to the core. Though a lot for one sitting, it’ll sustain your attention during a long walk or drive. Fans of the genre will find much to relish, be it individual tracks or the whole, and it’s certainly one of the standout albums of the year so far.” – Doomed And Stoned

“Lovers of slow, massive riffs, rejoice! Ape Vermin is here for your daily dose of gnarly Sludge and Doom Metal music!” – Ghost Cult Magazine

“Ape Vermin have delivered a bone-crunching album that pulls no punches with it’s fearless attitude and exploration into SONIC and PSYCHEDELIC manipulation of the highest order.” – Outlaws of The Sun

“if you’re looking to be transported to another crushingly heavy musical universe, Ape Vermin are worth a listen.” – Rough Edge

“These axe-generated discharges alone were the stuff of Tony Iommi’s nightmares, but then the bass-made ferociously fuzz-rich, rhythmic rumbles and intensely explosive drumming sealed the deal. All combined and then topped off with Lee’s caveman-like gutturalized grunting vocals, it was a recipe that could’ve resulted in APE VERMIN being culpable for assault & battery charges.” – Riff Relevant

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0 Prog Rock Visionaries LUFEH Announce New Album “Overwhelmed” Out May 2026; Streaming First Single “He Commands The Sun and The Stars”

April 1, 2026
by Asher
· Lufeh · Music News

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Montreal, QC – April 1, 2026

Prog Rock Visionaries LUFEH Announce New Album “Overwhelmed” Out May 2026

Streaming First Single “He Commands The Sun and The Stars”

Progressive rock outfit LUFEH returns with their most ambitious and emotionally charged work to date, “Overwhelmed,” the band’s long‑awaited new studio album, set for release on May 29, 2026. Leading the preview to the full-length is the explosive first single, “He Commands The Sun and The Stars,” a track that captures the band’s signature blend of technical mastery, soaring melodies, and cinematic storytelling.

Recorded at the legendary Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, “Overwhelmed” marks a major evolution for LUFEH, musically, lyrically, and creatively. The album introduces the band’s new featured vocalist and electric violinist, Ginny Luke, whose dynamic performances add a new dimension to LUFEH’s sound.

“This album is the result of a lot of dedication, maturity, and the realization of a dream. We focused on strong, memorable vocal melodies while keeping the complex musicianship our fans love. It’s the perfect balance of sophistication and catchiness,” says founder and drummer Lufeh Batera.

While LUFEH’s 2020 debut, “Luggage Falling Down,” leaned heavily into technical, instrumental complexity, “Overwhelmed” takes a more melodic, vocal‑driven approach without sacrificing the band’s progressive roots.

“We wanted songs people could sing with us. All eight tracks have choruses that stick with you. It’s complicated music that’s also catchy, and I think fans will really dig that blend,” explains Batera.

The album features eight meticulously crafted tracks, each around four minutes long, shaped through a collaborative writing process between members in Los Angeles and São Paulo. Despite the distance, roughly 70% of the album was created online, showcasing the band’s modern, global workflow. “Overwhelmed” explores emotional turbulence, spiritual renewal, and the struggle to stay grounded in a chaotic world. From the uplifting message of “Breathe” to the rock‑opera drama of “Feels Like I’m a Ghost,” the album blends heavy moments with melodic clarity and introspection.

“Overwhelmed” also marks the debut of Ginny Luke as LUFEH’s featured vocalist. An internationally recognized electric violinist and singer, Luke has performed with Foo Fighters, Britney Spears, Snoop Dogg, Miguel, and many others.

Her violin appears on three tracks, “Overwhelmed,” “Feels Like I’m a Ghost,” and “Live the New Today”, adding a dramatic, orchestral edge to the band’s progressive sound.

“Ginny brought a whole new dimension to this album. Her voice and violin transformed the music into something unique and powerful,” adds Batera.

LUFEH’s lineup is built on decades of friendship and collaboration. Guitarist Deio Tambasco and bassist Duca Tambasco have been playing with Batera since the early ’90s in their original band Anno Domini. Their long‑standing chemistry fuels the band’s tight, expressive sound.

“We’re all in our 50s, but we feel like we’re 30. We’ve been friends forever. There’s no ego in this band, just honesty, passion, and a lot of love,” adds Batera.

The first single, “He Commands The Sun and The Stars,” is a rhythmic tour‑de‑force anchored by Batera’s intricate drumming and a massive, unforgettable chorus. Lyrically, the song explores the rise and unraveling of a powerful figure worshipped by the masses, until the crowd begins to question him.

“It’s one of my personal favorites. It’s complex, but the chorus stays in your head. That’s exactly the balance we aimed for,” comments Batera.

Recommended for fans of Rush, Dream Theater, Haken, Sleep Token, and Tool, listen to “He Commands The Sun and The Stars” at the following links:

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0WG8j9ovlU

Add yo your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/track/3F0lCl87w8HoigLE1jPOnJ

Bandcamp – https://lufehband.bandcamp.com/

Track Listing:
1. He Commands The Sun and The Stars – 4:22
2. Breathe – 4:03
3. Double Dip – 4:39
4. Overwhelmed – 4:30
5. Feels Like I’m A Ghost – 5:43
6. Live The New Today – 4:50
7. War of Emotions – 3:50
8. End of the Tunnel – 4:18

Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Duca Tambasco, Deio Tambasco, Gera Penna, Lufeh Batera, and Ginny Luke
• All songs written by: Duca Tambasco, Deio Tambasco, Gera Penna, and Lufeh Batera
• Produced by: Gera Penna
• Mixed by: Adair Daufembach
• Mastered by: Adair Daufembach
• Album Artwork by: Lufeh Batera

Album and Live Band Line Up:
Duca Tambasco – bass and backing vocals
Deio Tambasco – guitar and backing vocals
Gera Penna – keyboard and backing vocals
Lufeh Batera – Drums
Ginny Luke – vocals (featuring)

More Info:

http://www.lufehband.com

https://www.facebook.com/lufehband

https://www.instagram.com/lufehband/

About:

LUFEH is a progressive rock/metal band blending technical musicianship with emotional depth, jazz fusion influences, and Brazilian musical roots. Founded by drummer Lufeh Batera, the band is known for its sophisticated arrangements, dynamic performances, and genre‑defying creativity. Overwhelmed is the band’s second studio album, following their 2020 debut Luggage Falling Down.

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“From the riff heavy opener Find My Way to the latest single ‘My World’ and the sharp riffs of closing track The Edge’, these are 20-minute epics condensed into welcome four-minute compositions. It’s an interesting stance for any progressive band but Lufeh have caught it right on the nail. This is an album full of cleverness and maturity. A joy to listen to, Luggage Falling Down’ provides opportunity to marvel at the quality and the playing. In a world which has lost its marbles, this album is a breath of fresh air. 8/10” – Powerplay Magazine UK (2020 – Luggage Falling Down)

“Luggage Falling Down will be a pleasant surprise for those who enjoy their prog on the heavy side, with occasional flourishes of metal, plenty of instrumental workouts, short song formats and a strong foundation in jazz. The eight songs are technical, energetic and always seeking a melodic hook.” – DPRP (2020 – Lugage Falling Down)

“In addition to brevity, there is Luggage Falling Down nothing wrong. Fantastic prog metal, crisply short songs that are still varied. Matching singing in the intersection between James LaBrie And Brendon Boyd as well as terrific guitar and drum inserts. Very entertaining and fun…. Luggage Falling Down a very entertaining record ahead of us. 9 /10 does that for me.” – Sound Magnet

“Anyone starting to get tired of all the cliché album titles and song titles? LUFEH are going their own way and I really like this album title ”Luggage Falling Down”!… I have to say the LUFEH guys have some moves of their own, which makes this album more interesting than most progressive metal albums. The RUSH vibes are not the most obvious ones, but the verse of ”Trial Of Escapade” clearly shows that these guys like the Canadian trio. There’s a smashing guitar solo from Dornellas in this one too.” – Melodic.net – (2020 Luggage Falling Down)

“A track from prog debutants Lufeh now, as I ‘Find My Way’ straight into being earwormed by their Prog metal goodness. Guitar solos that sound like they’ve been written by some of the hard rock greats, with plenty of atmospheric synths and across the board able musicianship means this one was a sure fire hit from the off!” – Uber Rock (2020 Luggage Falling Down)

“This is heavy prog with some strong elements” – Prog Archives (2020 Luggage Falling Down)

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