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0 VICTORIA K – New Single “Take It All” From Forthcoming Album “The Pleasure of Sorrow”

June 26, 2026
by Asher
· Music News · Victoria K

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Montreal, QC – June 26, 2026

VICTORIA K – New Single “Take It All” From Forthcoming Album “The Pleasure of Sorrow”

Australian gothic metal act Victoria K return with their new single “Take It All”, out June 26, 2026, taken from the band’s forthcoming third studio album, “The Pleasure of Sorrow“.

Following the release of “Oh So Weary”, the new track opens a darker and more vulnerable chapter in the world of “The Pleasure of Sorrow“. Seductively melancholic and deeply personal, “Take It All” moves through loss, memory, and the slow process of healing, shaping an emotional journey that feels intimate, atmospheric, and direct.

For fans of Evanescence, Lacuna Coil, and Spiritbox, Victoria K continues to evolve their gothic metal foundations through modern metalcore intensity, electronic textures, heavier dynamics, and layered sound design. The result is a sound that remains melodic and emotionally charged while pushing the band further into a darker, more contemporary space.

Speaking about the single, Victoria K explains:

“The song discusses a moment in time when a piece of yourself is taken from you. It may have been a piece of your character, of your youth, but it was a moment in time where you lost something of yourself in a way that felt as though it was out of your control.”

Written as a form of catharsis, “Take It All” unfolds like a distant memory resurfacing through sound, capturing the aftermath of loss, the uncertainty that follows, and the emotional spiral of trying to make sense of something that cannot be undone. Rooted in Victoria K’s love for gothic metal, with Evanescence as a key reference point, the track lets its atmosphere, vocal melodies, and recurring main riff carry the emotional weight, turning restraint into one of its greatest strengths.

The single arrives as part of Victoria K’s upcoming third studio album, “The Pleasure Of Sorrow”, a new chapter that sees the band expanding their gothic metal roots with darker atmospheres, modern heaviness, and subtle electronic textures. Further details regarding the album, including the release date, will be revealed in the coming months. Stay tuned!

Listen to “Take It All” here: https://lnk.to/kSaVux

YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWj5Sr_Wbko

For fans of: Spiritbox, Evanescence, Lacuna Coil

VICTORIA K lineup:

Victoria Knight: Vocals
Charlie Curnow: Extreme Vocals
James Davies: Drums
Ethan Collusi: Bass

BIOGRAPHY:

Emerging from the sepulchral mists and haunted landscapes of ancient myth, Victoria K cast a lengthening shadow over Australia and beyond. Leading the Australian Gothic Metal charge with soaring vocals, expansive melodies, and bombastic songwriting that draws on the resonance of the oldest tales and fresh emotion.

Victoria K first came to the notice of listeners with their single “Lacuna,” which was distributed in Australia and New Zealand by Warner Music Group (Australia) and was an early taste of things to come with their debut album, “Essentia“.

Soon after the release of the 2019 single “Lacuna” ahead of the band’s first album, Victoria K were invited to support Swiss Folk Metal legends Eluveitie at Melbourne’s Croxton Bandroom. Though this was Victoria K’s first live outing, they took the crowd by storm and left them chanting for more. This entry into the live scene set the stage for the release of “Essentia” perfectly.

The diversity of music across the “Essentia” album is showcased across the four single/video releases – “Essentia“, “Forsaken“, “The Haunting“, and “Matrix“. While “Forsaken” reaches into the darker corners of Victoria K’s musical palette, “Matrix,” by contrast, is a fast and uplifting song guaranteed to get the blood pumping.

Just as Victoria K was about to play their first headline show, however, the world was plunged into the throes of lockdowns and the now-infamous pandemic. Even in the face of such a challenging time for the music industry, the band remained undeterred and performed a live show streamed directly from the studio, which was later released as the DVD “Essentia – Live Isolation Concert“.

By the time the world opened up again, Victoria K were ravenous for touring and embarked upon an extensive trek across the Great Southern Land that took in capital cities and regional towns alike, from their hometown of Melbourne to Whyalla.

Even as they toured, Victoria K showed no sign of slowing down in their songwriting, and 2023 saw the release of their sophomore album “Kore“. For this release, Knight drew on her own Greek heritage to weave an enchanting interpretation of the story of Persephone, including lyrics and chants sung in Ancient Greek to truly capture the epic tale.

The lineage from such luminaries of Gothic Metal as Within Temptation, Lacuna Coil, and Evanescence, as well as Prog/Power acts like Evergrey and Melbourne’s own Teramaze, to Victoria K is clear; however, with their latest release, Victoria K pays tribute to a more surprising inspiration, Madonna. In April 2024, Victoria K released their heavy rendition of the iconic 1998 ballad “Frozen“, running the gamut from heavy riffs to more dulcet moments, giving homage to the soulful and introspective nature of the song.

In addition to Knight’s majestic lead vocals, Victoria K’s current touring line-up includes Charlie Curnow tearing up the stage on harsh vocals, Ethan Colussi holding down the bottom end on bass, and the indomitable percussive machine of James Davies on drums.

Victoria K has amassed over 475,000 streams on Spotify and accumulated over 717,000 views on YouTube, averaging over 90 hours a month of watch time, with Matrix achieving over 150,000 views. They also boast over 6300 Facebook, 4000 Instagram, and 2700 TikTok followers, as well as over 6600 YouTube subscribers and 1000 monthly Spotify listeners primarily in Australia and the US.

With Victoria K leaning into epic and fantastical tales, it’s only fitting that they supported Blind Guardian at the Northcote Theatre on Friday, February 9, 2024, and Katatonia at The Croxton on Saturday, February 10, 2024.

Victoria K’s have recorded their 3rd studio album, “The Pleasure of Sorrow.” The details will be revealed in the coming weeks.

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0 TRISKELYON Forge Classics Into Steel w/ New Cover Album “Metalmorphosis” Out Aug 2026; Streaming First Single “Heartbreaker”

June 26, 2026
by Asher
· Music News · Triskelyon

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 26, 2026

TRISKELYON Forge Classics Into Steel w/ New Cover Album “Metalmorphosis” Out Aug 2026

Streaming First Single – Cover of Pat Benatar’s “Heartbreaker” ft. Vocals from Amanda Jackman (Category VI)

Canada’s unstoppable metal force Triskelyon is set to unleash “Metalmorphosis,” a digital‑only onslaught that reimagines iconic rock and pop classics as a fierce storm of heavy‑metal intensity. The release arrives on all major digital platforms on August 21, 2026, via Moribund Records.

Founded in 2021 by guitarist and mastermind Geoff Waye (Category VI), Triskelyon has rapidly risen through the ranks of the underground with the acclaimed releases “Downfall,” “Artificial Insanity,” “Shattered Elysium,” and “Maelstrom of Chaos.” Now, the band unleashes its boldest concept yet, a full album dedicated entirely to crushing cover versions, forged in the fires of thrash, speed, power, and traditional metal.

Aptly titled “Metalmorphosis,” this release represents the complete metalization and transformation of timeless classics into high-octane metallic weapons. From the arena-sized power of Bryan Adams’ “Summer of ’69,” to the dark intensity of Tears for Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” Triskelyon reinvents each track with razor-sharp riffs, thunderous rhythms, soaring vocals, and explosive solo work. Fan favorites from previous albums also return, including the band’s acclaimed renditions of “Hungry Like the Wolf,” “Major Tom (Coming Home),” “It Doesn’t Really Matter,” and “Nobody’s Business.”

Covering icons such as Tears for Fears, Pat Benatar, Duran Duran, Billy Idol, Men Without Hats, Men at Work, Platinum Blonde, Peter Schilling, and Bryan Adams, “Metalmorphosis” stands as both a tribute to the golden age of rock and pop and a declaration of Triskelyon’s limitless creativity. Each song is reborn heavier, faster, darker, and more powerful than ever before, while still preserving the unforgettable hooks and melodies that made them legendary.

“Metalmorphosis” is more than a covers album; it is a celebration of transformation through metal. A relentless collision of nostalgia and aggression, this digital-only release proves once again that Triskelyon can take any musical form and forge it into molten steel. As before, all songs were mixed and mastered by Michael Small. Album art by Ellim.

Today, Triskelyon shares the first single, their cover of Pat Benatar‘s “Heartbreaker,” featuring vocals from Amanda Jackman from Category VI.

Listen to “Heartbreaker” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5H1ljv2GzLk

Track Listing:
1. Everybody Wants to Rule the World (Tears for Fears cover)
2. Summer of 69 (Bryan Adams cover)
3. The Safety Dance (Men Without Hats cover)
4. Overkill (Men at Work cover)
5. Heartbreaker (Pat Benatar cover)
6. Nobody’s Business (Billy Idol cover) <Downfall album>
7. It Doesn’t Really Matter (Platinum Blonde Cover) <Artificial Insanity album>
8. Hungry Like The Wolf (Duran Duran Cover) <Shattered Elysium album>
9. Major Tom (Coming Home) (Peter Schilling Cover) <Maelstrom of Chaos album>

Note: ALL Album Released covers are the same except “Major Tom,” which is a remaster (not a remix).

Note: 5 brand new covers packaged with the 4 covers already done into one compilation album!

Follow TRISKELYON:
Facebook | Bandcamp

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“One of my favorite albums of the year” ~Brutally Delicious Podcast

““Hellbound Hellions” follows and is just a great tune. That scream in the beginning and I knew immediately that Pete Healey was back for another album with Waye. The last of the opening trio and it is a slayer. Killer thrash riffs and Healey’s soaring vocals and a really sick solo makes this one of my favorites on the album.4.5/5” – Metal Rules

“It’s refreshing, for once, to discover a thrash band that aren’t geared towards utter devastation but, rather, crafting a record that an audience can simply put on and vibe to. With more than forty-five minutes to work with, the band still stuck to their guns and applied songwriting that saw every minute feel earned and needed for what their performance entailed.” – The Razor’s Edge

“Waye has shown he can write in any metal style and the guys he got together to perform are world class. The production is pretty big too so, if you like Megadeth, Agent Steel, Exodus, Overkill, etc. then there will be something on here that you like. Me? I liked it all! Hopefully, Canadian metal will be taken a bit more seriously with this release.” – My Global Mind

“classical Thrash Metal tracks and many 80s vibes.” – Metal-Temple

“Heavy, pounding, in-your-face, power metal-laced thrash” – Metal Crypt

“A who’s who of musicians in the Canadian Thrash scene! Riffs and soloing are nothing short of fantastic!” – MetalNoise

“Powerful at the right point but also epic, with sharp and anthemic vocal parts” MetalHead.it

“Power-Thrash equipped with murderous riffs on a technically first-class level with changeable exciting vocal variability.” – FFM-Rock

“Minimal filler and maximum melody!” – Heavy Music HQ

“Tighter than a shark’s arsehole and shows that Triskelyon are continuing to do what they do best.” – Metal-Digest

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0 Out Now! DIRTY SHIRT’s New Album “Dirty Thirty (The Best Of)” – 30 Years of Folkcore! + Full Live Video at Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025

June 26, 2026
by Asher
· Dirty Shirt · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 26, 2026

Out Now! DIRTY SHIRT’S New Album “Dirty Thirty (The Best Of)” – 30 Years of Folkcore!

+ Full Live Video at Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025

+ 2026 EU Tour Dates

Romanian folkcore metal innovators Dirty Shirt proudly announce the release of their new album “Dirty Thirty (The Best Of),” arriving June 26th, 2026, on digital platforms, limited double‑CD digipak, and vinyl. The career‑spanning collection celebrates more than 30 years of one of Eastern Europe’s most distinctive and genre‑defying metal bands.

Featuring 30 tracks that chart Dirty Shirt’s evolution from their earliest recordings to their most recent material, and two new singles, “FOMO” and “Büntető” from the band’s upcoming studio album.

The anthology draws from every era of the band’s discography, including:

Very Dirty (2000) – 1 track (newly re‑recorded version from Pandemic Special)

Same Shirt Different Day (2010) – 2 tracks

Freak Show (2013) – 4 tracks + orchestral “Away”

Dirtylicious (2015) – 7 tracks

Letchology (2019) – 7 tracks

Get Your Dose Now & Pandemic Special (2022) – 7 tracks

Several early‑era songs have been newly remastered by longtime sound engineer Adrian “Bila” Urițescu. At the same time, the album’s artwork, created by internationally acclaimed artist Costin Chioreanu, continues a creative partnership now spanning more than 13 years. The project was partially funded through a successful 2025 crowdfunding campaign and features contributions from over 40 musicians.

Keyboardist/guitarist Mihai Tivadar reflects on the milestone:

“Dirty Shirt became much more than a band. It became a family… This album is a celebration of everyone who has been part of these thirty years.”

CD and Vinyl order available at the following links:

https://www.dirty-merch.com/

https://dirtyshirt.bandcamp.com/

Digital – https://linktr.ee/dirtyshirtband

Alongside the new album announcement, Dirty Shirt has released their full live performance from Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025, one of the most important concerts in the band’s history.

This marked the band’s third appearance at Romania’s premier metal festival, and their first time as co‑headliners, performing on a main stage during a prime‑time slot before 10,000+ fans. The closing‑night lineup also featured Static‑X and Sepultura, with a standout moment occurring when drummer Sergio Ponti joined Sepultura on stage for a special performance of “Kaiowas.”

The 2025 edition was especially emotional, serving as the final Rockstadt Extreme Fest held in Râșnov, the festival’s home for more than a decade. Dirty Shirt’s full set captures both a defining moment in their career and the atmosphere of a festival that has become a landmark of the European metal scene.

Watch the band’s full set performance at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hSEJmpKThQ

Dirty Shirt will also be back on the road for the summer season and a series of fantastic open-air festivals in Romania, Germany, and Slovakia (dates listed below).

Tour Dates:
5 JUN – Nocturnal – Alexandria
18 JUN – Bikers for Humanity – Brezoi
26 JUN – Rock pod kameňom – Snina (Sk)
28 JUN – Zilele Resitei – Resita (Ro)
4 JUL – Praetorian Gates – Alba lulia
11 JUL – Guitar Day – Cluj Napoca
17 JUL – Bucharest Town Charity Run
29 JUL – Wacken Open Air (De)
1 AUG – Bucovina Motor Fest – Suceava
8 AUG – CityFest – Ziar Nad Hronom (Sk)
22 AUG – Rock Revolution – Bobâlna
3 SEP – Guitar Meeting – Sibiu
More Shows T.B.A.

For more info: https://dirty-shirt.com/

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, 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.

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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 Vancouver’s TRUENT Unleashes New Music Video “Vilemaker” ft. New Vocalist Darian Mazloomi (Cryptic Enslavement, Argent Strand)

June 26, 2026
by Asher
· Music News · Truent

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 26, 2026

TRUENT Unleashes New Music Video “Vilemaker” ft. New Vocalist Darian Mazloomi (Cryptic Enslavement, Argent Strand)

L-R – Matthew Pancoust (Guitar) | Jason Whitewick-Bonenfant (Bass) | Darian Mazloomi (Vocals) | Nicolas Landry (Drums) | Eli Slamang (Guitar)

Photo Credit – Paradox Visuals – Instagram: @_prdxvisuals

Canadian death juggernaut Truent returns with a vengeance as they release their crushing new single and music video “Vilemaker,” marking the official debut of new vocalist Darian Mazloomi (also of Cryptic Enslavement, Argent Strand) and new bassist Jason Whitewick-Bonenfant (also of Sideon).

“Vilemaker” is a ferocious statement of intent, fast, technical, groove‑laden, and lyrically dense. Inspired by the Berserk “Golden Age” arc, the song explores the rise of a tyrant who climbs toward absolute power through manipulation, deceit, and the bodies of those he destroys along the way. Musically, it’s one of the band’s most crushing offerings to date, packed with razor‑sharp riffing, relentless momentum, and the unmistakable chemistry of Truent’s newly energized lineup.

The single also marks the first lyrical contribution from Mazloomi, whose arrival injects a new level of intensity into the band’s sound.

“‘Vilemaker’ is the most recent song we’ve written. There was a lot of deliberation on the structure and placement of certain parts, but it came together in a very satisfying way. It’s also the first song Darian has written lyrics for,” adds drummer Nicolas Landry.

According to drummer Nicolas Landry, fans can expect a noticeable evolution in the band’s songwriting and sonic identity. The new material is raw, dynamic, and intentionally less polished than much of today’s hyper‑produced metal, without sacrificing clarity or tone.

“We’ve really strived for a rawer sound this time around… This is some of our most dynamic music thus far, and we wanted the production to reflect that.”

Lyrically, the upcoming releases lean heavily into nihilism, frustration, and societal disillusionment, each song telling its own story through vivid imagery and shifting points of view.

Truent will release a limited but steady stream of singles throughout 2026, each showcasing the band’s sharpened songwriting, expanded influences, and collaborative creative process. The new material continues to blend tech‑death, groove, and metalcore elements.

Truent has spent the last several years carving out a reputation as one of Canada’s most exciting rising metal bands. Their technical, groove‑driven approach has earned them stage time alongside Archspire, Decapitated, Voivod, Revocation, Signs of the Swarm, and more. With a refreshed lineup and a wave of new music on the horizon, Truent enters 2026 with renewed force and a rapidly growing audience.

Listen to and watch the music video for “Vilemaker” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxQnYt0QWKI

Add to your Spotify Playlist – https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/truent/vilemaker

Band Lineup:
Nicolas Landry – Drums
Matthew Pancoust – Guitar
Eli Slamang – Guitar (also of Terrifier)
Jason Whitewick-Bonenfant – Bass (also of Sideon)
Darian Mazloomi – Vocals (also of Cryptic Enslavement, Argent Strand)

More info: https://ffm.bio/truentmetal

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“Maple Ridge’s Truent draw out the progressive side of thrash metal in a tightly knit package similar to greats such as Lamb Of God, Revocation or even Gojira. The band aren’t happy to sit on their hands slaying overdone thrash metal, opting to mix in melodic riffing, experimental passages of prog metal and more.” Altpress

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0 Hails Horns! \m/\m/ Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love! For the Week Ending: Tuesday, June 23, 2026 !earshot – The National Loud Chart #6 Iron Kingdom | CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops Loud – #8 Haiduk | CFOU 89.1 MHz – Trois-Rivieres Loud – #2 Thunderor – Boonsdale Records | CFUV 101.9 MHz – Victoria Loud – #1 Iron Kingdom | CFOU 89.1 MHz – Trois-Rivieres Top 30 – #4 Thunderor – Boonsdale Records | CHLY 101.7 – Nanaimo Top 30 – #12 Iron Kingdom, #14 Metaladian, #18 Dehumanizing Itatrain Worship Gore House Productions

June 25, 2026
by Asher
· Dehumanizing Itatrain Worship (Stillbirth Records/Gore House Productions) · Haiduk · Iron Kingdom · Metaladian · Thunderor

Hails Horns! \m/\m/
Thank You Canadian MDs and DJs for the airplay love!
For the Week Ending: Tuesday, June 23, 2026
!earshot – The National Loud Chart
#6 Iron Kingdom
https://earshot-online.com/charts/index.cfm?intChartTypeID=106&dWeekOfID=2026-06-23
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CFBX 92.5FM – Kamloops
Loud – #8 Haiduk
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-06-23
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CFOU 89.1 MHz – Trois-Rivieres
Loud – #2 Thunderor – Boonsdale Records
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfou.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-06-23
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CFUV 101.9 MHz – Victoria
Loud – #1 Iron Kingdom
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfuv.cfm?intChartTypeID=6&dWeekOfID=2026-06-23
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CFOU 89.1 MHz – Trois-Rivieres
Top 30 – #4 Thunderor – Boonsdale Records
https://earshot-online.com/charts/cfou.cfm?dWeekOfID=2026-06-23
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CHLY 101.7 – Nanaimo
Top 30 – #12 Iron Kingdom, #14 Metaladian, #18 Dehumanizing Itatrain Worship Gore House Productions
https://earshot-online.com/charts/chly.cfm?dWeekOfID=2026-06-23

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0 AS OCEANS DIVIDE’s New Single “World Collapse” Is A Powerful Surge of Chaos, Melody, and Emotional Weight; Debut EP in Memory of Late Bassist

June 25, 2026
by Asher
· As Oceans Divide · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 25, 2026

AS OCEANS DIVIDE’s New Single “World Collapse” Is A Powerful Surge of Chaos, Melody, and Emotional Weight

Debut EP in Memory of Bassist Dale Burrows

L-R – Matt McGuire – Drums, Thomas Ireland – Guitar, Tom Emmans – Vocals, Eric Camilleri – Guitar

Ontario metalcore force As Oceans Divide continue their ascent with the announcement of their next single, “World Collapse”. The track marks the third release from the band’s upcoming self‑titled EP, following the momentum of previous singles “White Noise” and “Into The Dying Light.”

The lyric video for “World Collapse” expands the EP’s overarching themes of tension, internal conflict, and emotional weight, concepts visually represented in the EP’s striking artwork: a chained sea serpent wrapped around an anchor, thrashing against a violent ocean backdrop. The imagery mirrors the band’s sonic identity: a constant push and pull between aggression and melody, chaos and control, heaviness and atmosphere.

“World Collapse” delves deeper into the EP’s emotional core. While “Into The Dying Light” explored acceptance, resistance, and the confrontation of one’s breaking point, “World Collapse” widens the lens, capturing the feeling of everything falling apart at once, both internally and externally.

Musically, the track blends the band’s signature elements of technical, hard‑hitting riffs, dynamic melodic passages, atmospheric tension, and a powerful vocal performance from Tom Emmans that shifts seamlessly between aggression and clarity. The result is a song that feels massive, immersive, and emotionally charged, an embodiment of the EP’s core contrasts.

Listen to “World Collapse” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GemshKJvdQQ

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/artist/1oKSKBjhTMy7IHOBZOq5QN

As Oceans Divide’s debut EP is built around contrast. Every track balances intensity with reflection, heaviness with melody, and chaos with structure. Lyrically, the EP dives into themes of internal struggle, loss, resilience, and the weight of what lies beneath the surface. The band describes the EP as “a journey rather than a collection of parts,” with each song crafted to pull listeners in, hit hard, and leave space for emotional connection.

Forged from years of friendship and a shared legacy in Canadian metal, As Oceans Divide brings together members with roots in Bloodshoteye, Aquila, Odium, Battlesoul, and more. Their sound blends early‑2000s metalcore influence with modern precision, harmonized guitars, mid‑tempo anthems, technical aggression, and emotionally driven vocals. The lineup includes Tom Emmans (Vocals), Eric Camilleri (Guitar/Songwriting), Thomas Ireland (Guitar/Production), and Matt McGuire(Drums).

The band also honours the memory of bassist Dale Burrows, whose passing in March 2026 left a profound impact on their music and their brotherhood.

Recommended for fans of Killswitch Engage, As I Lay Dying, All That Remains, Unearth, and God Forbid.

EP pre-order / pre-save (out July 9, 2026) – https://asoceansdivideband.bandcamp.com/

Previous Singles:

“Into The Dying Light” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aJd_XF61K7Y

“White Noise” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnMcAkJQvCE

Track Listing:
1. Into The Dying Light – 4:04
2. White Noise – 3:31
3. World Collapse – 3:16
4. Cursed Oblivion – 3:59
5. One Of The Herd – 3:25
EP Length: 18:15

For more info:

https://asoceansdivide.com

https://www.facebook.com/asoceansdivide

https://www.instagram.com/asoceansdivide

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0 SIEGE PERILOUS Ignite Cosmic Warfare in New Lyric Video “Eschaton” From New Story Album “Becoming The Dragon” ft. guests Fabio Lione (Rhapsody, Angra), Kristin Starkey (Twilight Force, Temperance)

June 25, 2026
by Asher
· Music News · Siege Perilous

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 25, 2026

SIEGE PERILOUS Ignite Cosmic Warfare in New Lyric Video “Eschaton” From New Story Album “Becoming The Dragon”

Album Guests Fabio Lione (Rhapsody, Angra) and Kristin Starkey (Twilight Force, Temperance)

Colorado fantasy metal Siege Perilous have released the official lyric video for “Eschaton”, the colossal final chapter track of their debut full‑length story album “Becoming the Dragon,” released this past March 2026 via Crunchtronic Records.

“Eschaton” stands as one of the band’s most ambitious compositions to date, a multi‑movement epic inspired by Blind Guardian’s “And Then There Was Silence,” Avantasia’s “The Scarecrow,” and Iron Maiden’s “Fear of the Dark.” The track follows the album’s protagonist as he battles the cosmic forces of destiny, shattering the universe to rebuild it free from fate. Musically, the song weaves soaring melodies, shifting tempos, thunderous riffs, and cinematic orchestration into a seamless narrative arc.

The lyric video brings this sweeping story to life, highlighting the emotional and mythic weight of the album’s finale while giving fans a deeper look into the world Siege Perilous has crafted.

Vocalist Shaughnessy McDaniel describes “Eschaton” as the culmination of everything the band set out to achieve with “Becoming the Dragon”:

“This song is an epic with a lot of pieces that flow seamlessly between each other, telling the story of the end of one cosmos and the dawn of a better one.”

As the final chapter of the album’s ten‑part saga, “Eschaton” captures the emotional and narrative climax of the Child of Prophecy’s journey, one that spans destiny, denial, tragedy, transformation, and ultimately cosmic rebirth.

Watch the video via its premiere on V13.net HERE.

A sweeping concept album years in the making, “Becoming the Dragon” is the band’s most ambitious project yet. The record features guest performances from Fabio Lione (Rhapsody, Angra) and Kristin Starkey (Twilight Force, Temperance), both of whom were major inspirations for the band long before Siege Perilous existed.

The album’s story follows a hero bound by prophecy who must confront destiny, reject it, and ultimately embrace it to overcome it. Each track represents a major story beat, crafted collaboratively by all members of the band.

“Creating a massive, sweeping power‑metal epic has been a dream since before we even formed this band. This album represents our collective experience, skill, hopes, and dreams as musicians,” says McDaniel.

Formed in 2021 after a life‑changing Unleash the Archers concert in Denver, Siege Perilous was born from the shared storytelling roots of live‑action roleplay, cooperative world‑building, and a deep love of power metal. Founders Shaughnessy McDaniel (vocals), Scott Hancock (guitar), and Mark Girard (drums) soon recruited longtime collaborator Eric Fischer (bass) and, in 2024, welcomed guitarist Ryan Flanagan, completing the lineup.

Their music blends classic heavy‑metal influences from Manowar, Iron Maiden, Hammerfall, and Sabaton with the symphonic grandeur of Blind Guardian, Rhapsody, Helloween, and Avantasia. The result is a sound that is epic, melodic, powerful, cinematic, and story‑driven.

Every Siege Perilous track is a chapter in a larger saga, drawing from myth, history, and fantasy: the Black Plague, the Rubicon, dragon‑slaying quests, and the emotional journeys of heroes shaped by destiny.

The band’s writing process is deeply collaborative. Each member contributed to the story and composition of Becoming the Dragon, shaping different narrative beats before uniting them into a cohesive whole.

“We arranged, re‑drafted, and tackled each song as a team until we had something that really clicked. By the end, every track belonged to a unified Siege Perilous sound,” adds McDaniel.

On stage, Siege Perilous delivers more than a performance; they create an immersive world. Their shows blend high‑energy musicianship with theatrical storytelling, inviting audiences into the realms they sing about.

“Becoming the Dragon” (released March 27th) is available via Crunchtronic Records on all digital platforms, along with physical CD and Vinyl, plus merch at the following links:

CD + Vinyl (Limited Edition 12″ Vinyl in Draconic Red) – https://siegemetal.bandcamp.com/album/becoming-the-dragon

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/2ij7lZIEXDFMn4I65Slc87

Track Listing:
1. Overture (Instrumental) – (2:37)
2. Ancient Rite – (4:37)
3. As the Dragon Falls (feat. Fabio Lione) – (4:33)
4. Child of Prophecy – (4:05)
5. Shattered Mirage – (4:07)
6. Chieftain – (4:03)
7. Cut Down – (3:01)
8. Echoes of Home (feat. Kristin Starkey) – (4:48)
9. Becoming the Dragon – (5:09)
10. Eschaton – (7:50)
Album Length: 44:54

More info: http://www.siegemetal.com/

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Siege Perilous Unleashes a Dragon-Slaying Debut – Westword Denver

“The LARP-loving five-piece’s first LP is its most immersive work to date, introducing a protagonist who is destined to slay an oppressive cosmic dragon. Spoiler: He defeats the nemesis by the third track, “As The Dragon Falls,” featuring former Rhapsody of Fire frontman Fabio Lione. But it’s what follows that makes Becoming the Dragon such a mind-bending metal journey for the child of prophecy. Siege Perilous brought in operatic singer Kristin Starkey (Temperance and Twilight Force) for somber ballad “Echoes of Home.” Vocalist Shaughnessy McDaniel, bassist Eric Fischer, drummer Mark Girard, and guitarists Scott Hancock and Ryan Flanagan rally the hordes on “Chieftain” and “Eschaton,” but Becoming the Dragon is best experienced in one shot.” – Westword Denver – The Best New Music Releases of March 2026

“Siege Perilous, a group with a ton of talent and potential, have the chops to be major players in the epic metal field. They need to get out of Colorado and head over to Europe!” 10/10 – Powerplay Magazine

“Denver, CO power-metal storytellers Siege Perilous launch their full-length Becoming the Dragon, which stands as a genre-defining concept album for the modern era.” – New Noise Magazine

“The debut album from this Colorado band is another fine example of just taking what makes power metal and epic heavy metal work and putting your own spin to it all.. with the excellent production and two awesome guest spots from Fabio Leone and Kristen Starky to give this just a little more cred and you having an album that is for anyone who enjoys the likes of Blind Guardian, Rapsidity, Krilloan, and Evermore. Excellent. Excellent music.” – Heavy Debriefings

“Becoming the Dragon is an excellent album in its own right, and it shows an up-and-coming band making great strides towards becoming a force to be reckoned with… a strong debut in its own right, and one I can easily recommend for fans of epic heavy metal and fantasy-themed power metal.” – My Global Mind Magazine

“With „Becoming The Dragon“ Siege Perilous follow in the big footsteps of bands like Avantasia, Iron Maiden and Blind Guardian. And the musicians do this extremely well. Great epic, sometimes bombastic sound, strong vocal direction and very good musicians make this debut extremely worth listening to.” – Keep On Rocking Mag

“This is epic Power Metal again, with driving drums and fast guitar solos.” – Metalheads Forever Mag

“The debut album from the epic, Colorado-based power metallers is a true journey from start to finish…. The band are insanely good songwriters, and for this to be a debut album makes it feel like we have some truly special things to come in the next few years! They’re ones to watch, for sure! However, for now, this is an excellent release for anyone into the genre even a little bit!” – Overtone Magazine

“For a debut, ‘Becoming The Dragon’ is a bold and confident statement… undeniably compelling, and a promising sign of greater things to come.” – Metal Rager 666

“Siege Perilous puts all the notes in the right places and has the chops to be a player in the epic power metal arena… and Becoming the Dragon offers a glimpse of this band’s potential.” – The Metal Crypt

“orchestral power metal with a fine story” – FFM-Rock

“With ‘Becoming The Dragon’, Siege Perilous proves that they are ready for the bigger stage. For fans of Wind Rose, Hammerfall, Sabaton, Blind Guardian, and Iron Maiden, this is a must. This is power metal with heart, brains, and a sword in hand.” – Musika

“Becoming The Dragon is an ambitious work that combines epic heavy metal with orchestral elements. Siege Perilous show talent in songwriting and variety of arrangements… The mix of powerful vocals, triple guitar riffing and orchestral interjections makes the album interesting for fans of epic metal,” – MetalUnderground.at

““It’s certainly not a lack of ambition, this is a band that clearly sees itself as the natural successors to the true greats of fantasy-based power metal… Guest Fabio Lione… absolutely lays waste to all around him in the role of ‘The Dragon’ on As The Dragon Falls…. They deserve the highest praise for their commitment to the cause if nothing else.” – Sentinel Daily

“The 10 tracks keep you on the edge of your seat and even feature a collaboration with Fabio Lione, who deserves to be praised in every way… An album to enjoy!” – Nada Hay Bajo El Sol

““‘As the Dragon Falls’ is elevated to a completely different level…. The catchy melodies and gripping guitar work are among the highlights of the record…. With the melancholic dark ballad ‘Echoes of Home,’ the band proves their knack for atmospheric arrangements with depth… Kristin Starkey contributes female vocals that give the track a beautifully atmospheric dimension… The gripping, catchy anthem ‘Chieftan’ is another noteworthy and praiseworthy exception.” – Obliveon

“All the songs are catchy, well constructed and technically flawless” – Tempiduri

“Musically, this is a total love letter to the European masters. You can hear the DNA of Blind Guardian and Iron Maiden all over the place, especially in the way the guitars layer up. Having three guitarists isn’t just for show; they use that extra firepower to build some seriously big harmonies that actually stick in your brain… “Becoming The Dragon” is a damn strong start for a band that clearly lives and breathes this genre. They aren’t hiding their influences; they’re wearing them like a suit of armor and heading straight for the front lines.” – Heavy Metal Darkness

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0 Streaming Now! Denver Prog Metal ENTROPIST Debut Concept Album “The Vision” Produced by Jamie King (BTBAM, The Contortionist)

June 25, 2026
by Asher
· Entropist · Music News

NEWS RELEASE

Montreal, QC – June 25, 2026

Streaming Now! Denver Prog Metal ENTROPIST Debut Concept Album “The Vision”

Produced, Mixed, and Mastered by Jamie King (BTBAM, The Contortionist)

L-R – Matt Gleason – Drums, Parker Kitching – Lead Vocals, Solomon Smith – Guitars/Backup Vocals, Will Vinson – Guitars, Jeremy Smith – Bass

Photo Credit – Entropist

Denver, Colorado’s Entropist has rapidly emerged as one of progressive metal’s most compelling new voices, crafting a sound vocalist Parker Kitching calls “a love letter to metal.” Their music fuses the ambition of progressive metal, the weight of deathcore, the precision of djent, and the emotional depth of post‑hardcore into a sweeping, cinematic style defined by technical mastery and immersive storytelling.

Formed from a decade‑long bond between Solomon Smith (guitar/vocals), Parker Kitching (vocals), Jeremy Smith (bass), and Matt Gleason (drums), Entropist’s origins trace back to 2013 in Greeley, Colorado, where the members first connected as college roommates and neighbors. United by a shared obsession with prog metal and djent, the group spent their early years carpooling to Denver shows, dissecting new releases together, and eventually jamming in their living room with Matt’s drum kit set up beside the couch.

Life pulled the members in different directions after college, but the spark reignited during the COVID era when Solomon began revisiting old material and reconnecting with the band through long Discord calls, shared Guitar Pro files, and late‑night idea exchanges. The lineup solidified with the addition of guitarist Will Vinson, whose creativity and technical approach elevated the band’s sound into its fully realized form.

Their debut album, “The Vision,” is being released on June 26, 2026, and marks a bold and ambitious entrance. A dual‑layered concept record, the album intertwines a fantastical narrative of demons, celestial beings, and the void with a grounded exploration of mental struggle, nihilism, and the search for meaning. Written largely from the perspectives of the story’s characters, the album is designed as a front‑to‑back experience filled with recurring motifs, callbacks, and evolving themes.

Musically, Entropist draws from Between the Buried and Me, Meshuggah, Opeth, and The Contortionist, yet their sound remains unmistakably their own. Solomon’s intricate compositions form the backbone of the record, while the rest of the band shaped the material through relentless collaboration and experimentation. The result is a dynamic, through‑composed progressive metal odyssey that spans everything from crushing downtuned heaviness to atmospheric passages, soaring vocal harmonies, and genre‑bending rhythmic exploration.

To bring the album’s massive sound to life, Entropist enlisted renowned producer Jamie King, whose work with BTBAM and The Contortionist helped define modern progressive metal. His mixing and mastering elevated the band’s wide‑ranging ideas into a cohesive, powerful whole. The album’s visual identity comes from a hand‑painted canvas by Solomon’s wife, Shannon Bortfeldt, whose impressionist artwork captures the emotional and narrative weight of the story’s opening moments.

On stage, Entropist has already shared the bill with Nightwraith, So This Is Suffering, Eternal Bloom, The Dawn Chose Orion, WOR, and Fused by Defiance, bringing their intense, immersive sound to audiences across Colorado.

With a debut album that spans genres, tells a sweeping story, and showcases the band’s technical and emotional range, Entropist is poised to become a defining voice in modern progressive metal. Their music is ambitious, meticulously crafted, and driven by a genuine passion for the genre, and “The Vision” is only the beginning.

Listen to the album’s full stream premiere on NoCleanSinging HERE.

“The Vision” will be available on all digital platforms as of June 26, 2026.

Album pre-order – https://entropistcolorado.bandcamp.com/

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ZHLaSydJSPqval3Cd0cjs

Lyric Video – Intense Warmth – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUZw7YAAaB0

Lyric Video – Creation – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZ9DAdwSXto

Track Listing:
1. Intense Warmth (4:00)
2. Devour Us (6:34)
3. I Hunger (5:34)
4. The Ritual (8:36)
5. Desert of Limbo (6:04)
6. The Wandering (6:47)
7. Creation (8:49)
8. Revelation (14:12)
Album Length: 1:00:40

Album Band Line Up:
Solomon Smith – Guitar
Will Vinson – Guitar
Jeremy Smith – Bass
Matt Gleason – Drums
Parker Kitching – Vocals
Cecily Meade – Violin

Live Band Line Up:
Solomon Smith – Guitar
Will Vinson – Guitar
Jeremy Smith – Bass
Matt Gleason – Drums
Parker Kitching – Vocals

More info:

https://entropistband.com/

https://www.facebook.com/EntropistBand

https://www.instagram.com/entropistband

About: Entropist is a Denver‑based progressive metal band blending technical musicianship, emotional storytelling, and genre‑spanning heaviness. After reconnecting during the pandemic and completing their lineup with guitarist Will Vinson, the band has crafted a sound that is ambitious, immersive, and unapologetically metal. They have shared the stage with Nightwraith, So This Is Suffering, Eternal Bloom, The Dawn Chose Orion, WOR, and Fused by Defiance.

Album Recording Credits:
• All songs performed by: Entropist
• All songs written by: Entropist
• Produced by: Jamie King
• Mixed by: Jamie King
• Mastered by: Jamie King
• Album Artwork by: Shannon Bortfeldt

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“Although this was a lengthy album, it was also one where you could feed off the energy of each song. Their musicianship, is second to none, and each song was carefully crafted to lead you through the journey and come out at the end alive, but definitely bruised and battered. 8/10” – Metal Temple

“What an amazing Prog Death debut this is, if you’re into bands like Rivers of Nihil, BTBAM and some of Obscura, then absolutely add this one to your lists! Rating: 9.2/10” – Drako’s Metal Reviews

“Progressive Newcomers Entropist seek The Vision through Creation” – The ProgSpace

“The Vision is clearly a very ambitious work… an extensive album that’s colorful, repeatedly arresting, and an effective representation of the fantastical narrative that unfolds through the lyricism… As a piece of music, it’s as eye‑opening as the cover art, initially mesmerizing and then exhilarating… These first two songs prove what a good idea it was to bring in Jamie King. The production displays an evenness of mix and a clarity that befits the talents of all the performers… So many things happen in each track, and each one differs in important ways from the others… Both songs are well worth all the minutes they ask of you. (on “Creation” and “Revelation”)” – No Clean Singing

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0 EPK – Triskelyon – Metalmorphosis (2026) (Moribund Records)

June 24, 2026
by Asher
· EPKs · Triskelyon

EPK – Triskelyon – Metalmorphosis (2026) (Moribund Records)

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

Digital Only Release – Aug 21, 2026

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The Ferocious 5th Assault from Canada’s Thrash Metal Titans reforging Classics in Steel!!!

Canada’s unstoppable Metal force Triskelyon returns with “Metalmorphosis,” a special digital-only release that transforms legendary Rock and Pop anthems into a blazing barrage of pure Heavy Metal power! Founded in 2021 by guitarist and mastermind Geoff Waye (Category VI), Triskelyon has rapidly risen through the ranks of the underground with the acclaimed releases “Downfall,” “Artificial Insanity,” “Shattered Elysium,” and “Maelstrom of Chaos.” Now, the band unleashes its boldest concept yet – a full album dedicated entirely to crushing cover versions, forged in the fires of Thrash, Speed, Power, and Traditional Metal.

Aptly titled “Metalmorphosis,” this release represents the complete metalization and transformation of timeless classics into high-octane metallic weapons. From the arena-sized power of Bryan Adams’ “Summer of ’69,” to the dark intensity of Tears for Fears’ “Everybody Wants to Rule the World,” Triskelyon reinvents each track with razor-sharp riffs, thunderous rhythms, soaring vocals, and explosive solo work.

Fan favorites from previous albums also return, including the band’s acclaimed renditions of “Hungry Like the Wolf,” “Major Tom (Coming Home),” “It Doesn’t Really Matter,” and “Nobody’s Business.” Covering icons such as Tears for Fears, Duran Duran, Heart, Billy Idol, Men Without Hats, Men at Work, Platinum Blonde, Peter Schilling, and Bryan Adams, “Metalmorphosis” stands as both a tribute to the golden age of Rock and Pop and a declaration of Triskelyon’s limitless creativity. Each song is reborn heavier, faster, darker, and more powerful than ever before, while still preserving the unforgettable hooks and melodies that made them legendary.

“Metalmorphosis” is more than a covers album – it is a celebration of transformation through Metal. A relentless collision of nostalgia and aggression, this digital-only release proves once again that Triskelyon can take any musical form and forge it into molten steel.

As before, all songs were mixed and mastered by Michael Small. Album art by Ellim.

Track Listing:
1. Everybody Wants to Rule the World (Tears for Fears cover)
2. Summer of 69 (Bryan Adams cover)
3. The Safety Dance (Men Without Hats cover)
4. Overkill (Men at Work cover)
5. Heartbreaker (Pat Benatar cover)
6. Nobody’s Business (Billy Idol cover) <Downfall album>
7. It Doesn’t Really Matter (Platinum Blonde Cover) <Artificial Insanity album>
8. Hungry Like The Wolf (Duran Duran Cover) <Shattered Elysium album>
9. Major Tom (Coming Home) (Peter Schilling Cover) <Maelstrom of Chaos album>

Note: ALL Album Released covers are the same except “Major Tom,” which is a remaster (not a remix).

Note: 5 brand new covers packaged with the 4 covers already done into one compilation album! 🙂

Album Credits:
1. Everybody Wants to Rule the World
Vocals: Dale Drew
Guitars: Geoff Waye
Bass: Dwayne Pike
Drums: Raul Marques

2. Summer of 69
Vocals and bass: Dwayne Pike
Guitars: Geoff Waye
Drums: Raul Marques

3. The Safety Dance
Vocals: Pete Healey
Guitars: Geoff Waye
Bass: Darrin Pope
Drums: Raul Marques

4. Overkill
Vocals: Pete Healey
Guitars: Geoff Waye
Bass: Dwayne Pike
Drums: Raul Marques

5. Heartbreaker
Vocals: Amanda Jackman
Guitars: Geoff Waye
Bass: Dwayne Pike
Drums: Raul Marques

6. Nobody’s Business
Vocals: Pete Healey
Guitars: Geoff Waye
Bass: Dwayne Pike
Drums: Raul Marques

7. It Doesn’t Really Matter
Vocals: Amanda Jackman
Guitars: Geoff Waye
Bass: Keith Jackman
Drums: Raul Marques

8. Hungry Like The Wolf
Vocals: Dale Drew
Guitars: Geoff Waye
Bass: Darrin Pope
Drums: Raul Marques

9. Major Tom (Coming Home)
Vocals: Amanda Jackman
Guitars: Geoff Waye
Bass: Darrin Pope
Drums: Nicole Trinchero

0 EPK – Dirty Shirt – Dirty Thirty (The Best Of) (2026)

June 24, 2026
by Asher
· Dirty Shirt · EPKs

EPK – Dirty Shirt – Dirty Thirty (The Best Of) (2026)

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

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

“As someone who was already playing alongside future Dirty Shirt members in the wedding band that gave birth to this adventure, I can honestly say it has been an incredible journey. We started in a small town in north-western Romania during the post-communist years, and somehow ended up performing on some of Europe’s biggest stages.

Dirty Shirt became much more than a band. It became a family. Over the years, we have kept most of the core members while continuously welcoming new people into the project. Today, we are nine official band members, but the Dirty Shirt family is much larger: a collective of nearly thirty active people involved in the studio and on the road, including musicians, technicians, crew members and many others working behind the scenes.

None of this would have been possible without the support of our families, our friends and, above all, our fans. This album is a celebration of all of them. Thank you for being part of these thirty years.” – Mihai Tivadar (keyboards, guitars) – Dirty Shirt.

Band: Dirty Shirt
Album Title: Dirty Thirty (The Best Of)
Release Date: June 26, 2026
Label: Dirty Shirt
Distribution: Dirty Shirt
Genre: Rock / Metal / Folk
Location of Band: Romania

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

DIRTY SHIRT – DIRTY THIRTY (THE BEST OF)

To celebrate 30 years of activity, Romanian folkcore metal pioneers Dirty Shirt are releasing “Dirty Thirty (The Best Of)”, a career-spanning retrospective featuring 30 songs that trace the band’s journey from its earliest recordings to its latest releases.

The compilation brings together songs from every era of Dirty Shirt:

Very Dirty (2000) – 1 song, represented by the new version released 25 years later on Pandemic Special
• Same Shirt Different Day (2010) – 2 songs
• Freak Show (2013) – 4 songs, plus the orchestral version of “Away” released on Pandemic Special
• Dirtylicious (2015) – 7 songs
• Letchology (2019) – 7 songs
• Get Your Dose Now & Pandemic Special (2022) – 7 songs
• Plus two recently released singles from the upcoming studio album: “FOMO” and “Büntető”

Dirty Thirty (The Best Of) will be available in three formats:

Digital edition on all major streaming and download platforms
• Limited double-CD digipak edition
• Vinyl edition featuring 22 selected tracks (due to format limitations)

Several tracks from the band’s earlier catalogue have been newly remastered by Adrian “Bila” Urițescu, Dirty Shirt’s long-time sound engineer. The album artwork was created by internationally acclaimed artist Costin Chioreanu, extending a creative collaboration with the band that has now lasted more than 13 years.

The project was partially financed through a successful crowdfunding campaign in 2025.

Featuring more than 40 musicians.

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CD TRACK LISTING:

CD 1 :
1. Ciocârlia
2. Put It On
3. Fake
4. Nem Loptam
5. Hora Lentă
6. Killing Spree
7. Când s-o-mpărțit norocu’ (Part 1 & 2)
8. Ride
9. Freak Show
10. Nice Song
11. Moneyocracy
12. Dulce-i vinu’
13. Cobzar
14. FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
15. Pitbull

CD 2 :
16. Büntető (feat. Besh o droM)
17. Dope-A-Min
18. Pretty Faces (feat. Benji Webbe, Caliu & Paul Ilea)
19. Hot for Summer
20. Geamparalele
21. Away (Orchestral Version)
22. Don’t Care (25 Years Later)
23. Manifest
24. Hoții
25. Săracă inima me
26. Bad Apples
27. Dirtylicious
28. Maramu’
29. Pălinca (feat. Boots)
30. Latcho Drom (feat. Caliu)

CD CREDITS:
Dirty Shirt:
Dan “Rini” Crăciun – vocals (2-29)
Robert Rusz – vocals (2-29)
Mihai Tivadar – keyboards, guitars (1-30)
Cristian Bălănean – guitars (1-30)
Dan Petean – guitars (1-7, 10-22, 24, 27-30)
Pál Novelli – bass (except 20)
Cosmin Nechita – violin (2-7, 10, 14, 16-22, 29,30)
Vlad Țoca– drums (except 16)
Sergio Ponti – drums (16)

Transylvanian FolkCore Orchestra
Miruna Puiu – backing vocals (2-7, 10, 14, 16-22, 29), Alexandra Joicaliuc – backing vocals (2-7, 10, 14, 16-22, 29), Tea Vișan – backing vocals (7, 14, 16-22), Andrei Oltean – flutes (2-7, 10, 14, 16-22, 29, 30) & accordion (7, 17-20), Mihai Muntean – cimbalom (7, 14, 17-20, 22), Darius Boșca – clarinet (7, 14, 16-20, 30), Gabriel Bărăștean – violin (2-6, 10, 21, 29), Cătălina Popa – flute (6, 21), Adela Bărăștean – viola (21, 30), Alexandra Enache – cello (21, 22), Rebeka Dula – cello (21)

Special Guests:
Ádám Pettik – vocals (16), Attila Sidoo – acoustic guitar (16), Adrian Urițescu – bass & additional guitar (20), Andrei Oșan – clarinet & saxophone (1-6, 10-13, 21, 24, 27- 29), Assica Jelba – additional synths (8, 12, 27), Benji Webbe – vocals (18), Caliu – violin (18, 30), Ciprian Ghiață – accordion (1, 11-13, 24, 27-29), Cosmin Petruț – violin (26), Cosmo – percussion (7, 20), Cserey Csaba – percussion (1, 11-13, 24, 27, 28), Eduard Albina – accordion (2-6, 10, 19, 29), Ferenc Balogh – viola (2-6, 10, 29), Gergely Barcza – saxophone & EWI (16), Ionuț Varolaș – trombone (3, 4, 6, 19), József Csurkulya – cimbalom (16), Leonard Negrea – cimbalom (1-6, 10-13, 19, 24, 27-29), Marius Sabo – violin (1, 11-13, 24, 27-29), Mathieu Di Pilla – vocals (29) & backing vocals (17-19), Mihnea Blidariu – trumpet (3, 4, 6), Paul Ilie – synths (18), Stefan Peterfi – double bass (3).

Produced by Mihai Tivadar
Remastering by Adrian Urițescu

Music by Dirty Shirt (except 1, 15, 16, 30), Mathieu Di Pilla (2, 6, 10, 14, 17, 18), Eugen Seno Ionescu (13), Aralica Vojislav & Janković Nedad (15), Ádám Pettik & Barcza Gergely (16), Paul Ilea (18), Dinu Șerbănescu (26), including traditional music (1, 7, 12, 20, 23-25, 28, 30)

Lyrics by Mathieu Di Pilla (2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 14, 17-19, 29), Leonard Ciocan (8, 9, 11-13, 21, 24, 26, 27), Mihai Tivadar (3, 5, 10, 22, 23, 28), Dan Crăciun (22, 23, 28), Andrei Oltean (3, 5), Alexandra Joicaliuc (10), Csapó Dániel (4), Eugen Seno Ionescu (13), Janković Nedad (15), Ádám Pettik & Barcza Gergely (16), Gică Petrescu & Cezarina Moldoveanu (26), including traditional lyrics (7, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29)

Mixing: Adrian Urițescu (7, 14, 16-22, 30) and Charles “Kallaghan” Massabo (1-6, 8-13, 15, 23-29)
Mastering: Adrian Urițescu (7, 14, 16-22, 30), Charles “Kallaghan” Massabo (2-6, 8-10, 25, 26, 29) and Alan Douches (1, 11-13, 15, 23, 24, 27, 28)
Arrangements & editing: Mihai Tivadar (1-30) and Charles Massabo (15, 23)

Recordings: LowBass5 Studio (1, 8, 9, 11-14, 16, 21, 22, 24-28), 7 Cats Studio (1, 7, 11-13, 17-20, 24, 27, 28), MT Sound (1-29), Dirty Shirt Studio (7, 14, 16-22), Kallaghan Studio (15, 23), Luna Recording Studio (11-13, 24, 27, 28), Goldie Star Production (11-13, 24, 27, 28), Casa Radio Cluj-Napoca (30), PSSS Studio (8, 9, 25, 26), G. M. Zamfirescu Studio (26), Obelus Studio (7, 17-22), Osimetric Studio (7, 20)

Artwork by Costin Chioreanu
Pictures by Ciprian Vladuț, Vlad Țoca, Bragovski, Sam Decout, Nelu Tilie, Schliemann Enoh, P. Schwichtenberg, Sergiu Negrean, Andreea Markocsanyi & many others.

Albums artworks: Costin Chioreanu (Dirtylicious, Letchology), Lia Cucuianu (Get Your Dose Now), Cristian Bălănean (Pandemic Special), Elvis Dead (Same Shirt Different Day) & Barbu Crăciun (Very Dirty).

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VINYL TRACK LISTING:

Disc 1:

Side A:
Ciocârlia
Put It On
Pretty Faces (feat. Benji Webbe, Caliu & Paul Ilea)
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)
Când s-o-mpărțit norocu’ (Part 1 & 2)

Side B:
Ride
Freak Show
Hot for Summer
Moneyocracy
Dirtylicious
Cobzar

Disc 2:

Side A:
Büntető (feat. Besh o droM)
Manifest
Geamparalele
Don’t Care (Short Version)
Away (Orchestral Version)

Side B:
Maramu’
Nice Song
Bad Apples
Săracă inima me
Pălinca (feat. Boots)
Latcho Drom (feat. Caliu)

Dirty Shirt:
Dan “Rini” Crăciun – vocals (2-21)
Robert Rusz – vocals (2-21)
Mihai Tivadar – keyboards, guitars (1-22)
Cristian Bălănean – guitars (1-11)
Dan Petean – guitars (1-5, 8-12, 14-17, 20-22)
Pál Novelli – bass (except 14)
Cosmin Nechita – violin (2-5, 8, 12, 14-17, 21-22)
Vlad Țoca– drums (except 12)
Sergio Ponti – drums (12)

Transylvanian FolkCore Orchestra
Miruna Puiu – backing vocals (2-5, 8, 12, 14-16, 18, 21), Alexandra Joicaliuc – backing vocals (2-5, 8, 12, 14-16, 18, 21), Tea Vișan – backing vocals (3-5, 8, 12, 14-16), Andrei Oltean – flutes (2-5, 8, 12, 14-16, 18, 21, 22) & accordion (3, 5, 8, 14), Mihai Muntean – cimbalom (3-5, 8, 14, 15), Darius Boșca – clarinet (3-5, 8, 12, 14, 22), Gabriel Bărăștean – violin (2, 16, 18, 21), Cătălina Popa – flute (16), Adela Bărăștean – viola (16, 22), Alexandra Enache – cello (15, 16), Rebeka Dula – cello (16)

Special Guests:
Ádám Pettik – vocals (12), Attila Sidoo – acoustic guitar (12), Adrian Urițescu – bass & additional guitar (14), Andrei Oșan – clarinet & saxophone (1–7, 9, 11, 13, 16, 18, 21), Assica Jelba – additional synths (6, 10), Benji Webbe – vocals (3), Caliu – violin (3, 22), Ciprian Ghiață – accordion (1, 9-11, 13, 17, 21), Cosmin Petruț – violin (19), Cosmo – percussion (5, 14), Cserey Csaba – percussion (1, 9-11, 13, 17), Eduard Albina – accordion (2–6, 8, 18, 21), Ferenc Balogh – viola (2–6, 18, 21), Gergely Barcza – saxophone & EWI (12), Ionuț Varolaș – trombone (3, 4, 6, 8), József Csurkulya – cimbalom (12), Leonard Negrea – cimbalom (1–6, 8-11, 13, 17, 21), Marius Sabo – violin (1, 9-11, 13, 17, 21), Mathieu Di Pilla – vocals (21) & backing vocals (3, 8), Mihnea Blidariu – trumpet (3, 4, 6), Paul Ilie – synths (3), Stefan Peterfi – double bass (3)

Produced by Mihai Tivadar
Remastering by Adrian Urițescu

Music by Dirty Shirt (except 1, 12, 20, 22), Mathieu Di Pilla (2–5, 8, 18), Eugen Seno Ionescu (11), Aralica Vojislav & Janković Nedad (20), Ádám Pettik & Barcza Gergely (12), Paul Ilea (3), Dinu Șerbănescu (19), including traditional music (1, 5, 13–14, 17, 20, 22)

Lyrics by Mathieu Di Pilla (2–6, 8, 18, 21), Leonard Ciocan (6, 7, 9–11, 16, 19), Mihai Tivadar (6, 13, 17, 18), Dan Crăciun (13, 17), Andrei Oltean (6), Alexandra Joicaliuc (18), Csapó Dániel (4), Eugen Seno Ionescu (11), Janković Nedad (20), Ádám Pettik & Barcza Gergely (12), Gică Petrescu & Cezarina Moldoveanu (19), including traditional lyrics (5, 14, 17, 20, 21)

Mixing: Adrian Urițescu (3–5, 8, 12, 14–16, 22) and Charles “Kallaghan” Massabo (1, 2, 6, 7, 9–11, 13, 17–21)

Mastering: Adrian Urițescu (3–5, 8, 12, 14–16, 22), Charles “Kallaghan” Massabo (2–7, 18–21) and Alan Douches (1, 9, 11, 13, 17)

Arrangements & editing: Mihai Tivadar (1–22) and Charles Massabo (13)

Recordings: LowBass5 Studio (1, 4, 6–9, 11–12, 16–21), 7 Cats Studio (1, 3, 5, 8–9, 11, 14, 17), MT Sound (1–21), Dirty Shirt Studio (4–5, 8, 12, 14–16), Kallaghan Studio (13), Luna Recording Studio (9–11, 17), Goldie Star Production (9–11, 17), Casa Radio Cluj-Napoca (22), PSSS Studio (6–7, 19–20), G. M. Zamfirescu Studio (19), Obelus Studio (3, 5, 8, 12, 14–16), Osimetric Studio (5, 14)

Artwork by Costin Chioreanu

Pictures by Ciprian Vladuț, Vlad Țoca, Bragovski, Sam Decout, Nelu Tilie, Schliemann Enoh, P. Schwichtenberg, Sergiu Negrean, Andreea Markocsanyi & many others.

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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

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