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0 A Journey Through Reincarnation ESHTADUR Summons New Video “Omen Of Millennia” From New Album “In Darkness All Shadows Gone” Out Oct 2026

September 4, 2026
by Asher
· Eshtadur · Music News

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A Journey Through Reincarnation ESHTADUR Summons New Video “Omen Of Millennia” From New Album “In Darkness All Shadows Gone” Out Oct 2026

Colombian melodic death metal band ESHTADUR has released a live video for “Omen Of Millennia”, offering another glimpse into their forthcoming album, “In Darkness All Shadows Gone“, due October 2nd, 2026.

“Omen Of Millennia” brings together the melodic, symphonic and modern dimensions of ESHTADUR’s sound. The song explores cycles of existence, reincarnation, and spiritual inheritance, reflecting on how unresolved wounds, debts, and lessons may continue across lifetimes, while what has already been learned becomes something carried forward.

Jorg comments:

“This track is the omen for what’s coming next with ESHTADUR. It also represents a collaboration between Camilo and me: we created the song by approaching a more modern side of the band’s sound – something easy to listen to, easy to catch, and easy to remember.”

At its core, the omen represents both a warning and a promise: the announcement of an approaching transformation. This idea connects the song to the broader concept behind “In Darkness All Shadows Gone“, where the figure of The Crow acts as a guide through existence, death, the void and the unknown.

The collaboration between Jorg August and guitarist Camilo Barbosa gives “Omen Of Millennia” a distinctive place within the album, with Barbosa also contributing the track’s guitar solo. Its more immediate approach offers another perspective on ESHTADUR’s sound while remaining connected to the darker and symphonic character of the upcoming record.

The accompanying live video brings the track into ESHTADUR’s performance environment, reflecting the band’s direct approach to the stage and its focus on musicianship, the songs themselves, and the connection with the audience.

“Omen Of Millennia” is taken from ESHTADUR’s forthcoming twelve-track album, “In Darkness All Shadows Gone“. Four years in the making, the record expands the band’s melodic death metal foundations through extensive symphonic arrangements, layered vocals, and Tuvan voices, building its musical and conceptual identity around mysticism, transformation, and inner transmutation.

The album features the Caldas Symphonic Orchestra in Colombia, adding an orchestral dimension to its darker and more cinematic material. Produced by Jorg August, the record also features drums recorded in Poland by Michal Lysejko (Dieth) and was mixed and mastered by Tomasz Zed Zalewski.

Throughout “In Darkness All Shadows Gone“, The Crow serves as a recurring shamanic figure moving between existence, death, the void, and the unknown. Rather than presenting darkness simply as an oppressive force, the album approaches it as part of a broader journey toward transformation and self-discovery.

Listen to “Omen Of Millennia“: https://lnk.to/w9iFfH
Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKik4Z03Mcc

For fans of: Septicflesh, Dissection, At The Gates

Pre-order “In Darkness All Shadows Gone“: https://rockshots.eu/products/eshtadur-in-darkness-all-shadows-gone-cd

Previous Videos:

Into The Woods – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewIYMme4L1c

August’s Burdens – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pSRUm_mjvE

Track Listing:
1. Age of Antumbra – 2:00
2. Into The Woods – 4:41
3. Umbra – 6:22
4. August’s Burdens – 4:59
5. Fire Above Mountain Below – 5:08
6. Old Shaman Blind – 5:08
7. Thunderground – 3:40
8. Ruler of the Lake – 5:14
9. A Black Winged Waltz – 9:23
10. Nebulae (Virgo) – 5:09
11. Omen of Millennia – 3:56
12. Soy Real – 5:11

ESHTADUR are:
Jorg August – Vocals, guitars
Camilo Barbosa – Lead guitars
Andres Gonzalez – Bass
David Lopez – Drums

More info:

https://rockshots.eu/

https://www.facebook.com/EshtadurOfficial/

https://www.instagram.com/eshtadur/

BIOGRAPHY:

Founded in Colombia and active since 2007, ESHTADUR combines Gothenburg-influenced death metal, black metal, and classical composition with an interest in poetry, mysticism, existence, and cosmogony. The band has toured extensively across Europe and North America, sharing stages with artists including Behemoth, Deicide, Vader, Hate, and Exodus, and appearing at events such as 70000 Tons of Metal, Rock al Parque, and Grita Fest.

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0 France’s HIGHWAY Shares Music Video For Electrifying Anthem “Last Call for Rock’N’Roll”

September 4, 2026
by Asher
· HighWay · Music News · Uncategorized

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France’s HIGHWAY Shares Music Video For Electrifying Anthem “Last Call for Rock’N’Roll”

L-R – Ben Chambert – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals, Florian Arnaud – Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals, Benjamin Folch – Lead Vocals, Cerise Pouillart – Bass, Backing Vocals, Romain Chambert – Drums

Photo Credit – Mr. Cana Photography

France’s electrifying hard rockers HighWay have raised the stakes and unveiled their latest music video for “Last Call for Rock N Roll,” the explosive title track from their new album released this past April.

Filmed live during their packed release party at the Rockstore in Montpellier, France, the video, shot by Cana Prod (Loudblast, Heart Attack, Akiavel, Les Tambours du Bronx), throws fans straight into the sweat, electricity, and chaos of a HighWay show. It’s raw, loud, unfiltered, and the perfect showcase for the band’s revitalized line‑up and their massive new twin‑guitar attack.

The title track, “Last Call for Rock N Roll,” is a fast, melodic, high‑voltage anthem built for the stage. The lyrics draw a parallel between the love of Rock ’N’ Roll and the love of a woman. Tested live long before recording, the track instantly became a fan favourite and the obvious opener for the album.

Watch and listen to “Last Call for Rock N Roll” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_UHGQizcHU

After the acoustic detour of “The Journey” (2022), HighWay returned in 2026 louder, bolder, and fully electric with their sixth studio album. Produced and mixed by Brett Caldas‑Lima (Ayreon, Devin Townsend, Megadeth), “Last Call for Rock N Roll” delivers 12 brand‑new tracks blending power, melody, emotion, and timeless hard‑rock spirit that explore themes of love, loss, resilience, nostalgia, and self‑determination.

The album also marks a turning point for HIGHWAY with the arrival of two new members, Cerise Pouillard (bass), known from the acclaimed AC/DC tribute Ladies Ballbreaker, and Florian Arnaud (guitar), a powerhouse musician who completes the long‑awaited return of twin guitars. Both contribute backing vocals, elevating the band’s signature harmonies to new heights.

Formed in 1999 by brothers Ben and Romain Chambert after being “thunderstruck” by AC/DC’s Live at Donington, HIGHWAY have spent more than two decades refining their craft. With over 500 shows across Europe, support slots for Michael Schenker Group, Gotthard, Jeff Scott Soto, Kissin’ Dynamite, Nashville Pussy, and more, and a growing reputation, the band has become a defining force in Europe’s modern classic hard rock revival.

“This is our most personal, emotional, and mature record. We took the time we never had before, and we’re incredibly proud of every detail,” adds guitarist Ben Chambert.

Recommended for fans of AC/DC, Queen, Aerosmith, and Guns N’ Roses, “Last Call for Rock’N’Roll” (released April 24, 2026) is now available via the label Rock City Music, with physical distribution by FTF-Music and digitally from Virgin Music.

CD Digipack and exclusive collector Vinyl at https://highwayshop.sumupstore.com/

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/1njIM62jUDeg4Td3iGSBHq

Previous Videos:

“D.K/D.C” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FUFvVMWXQ4

“Hi-Way” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qPYb7fBvNAU

“¡BANG BANG!” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGpYOR4Xx20

“Mayday” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rx_PkXTqyIA

Track Listing:
1. Last Call (For Rock N’ Roll) – 5:13
2. Hi-Way – 4:40
3. ¡Bang Bang! – 3:47
4. Nineties Action Movie – 5:16
5. Peace Out – 5:44
6. Mayday – 4:25
7. Go! Go! Go! – 5:48
8. Let Me – 4:54
9. D.K/D.C – 3:16
10. Rat Race – 6:00
11. Action – 4:32
12. (Don’t) Look Back – 5:09
Album Length: 58:48

Album Band Line Up:
Ben Chambert: Lead guitar, Backing vocals
Benjamin Folch: Vocals
Sam Marshal: Bass Guitar, Backing vocals
Romain Chambert: Drums

Live Band Line Up:
Ben Chambert: Lead guitar, Backing vocals
Florian Arnaud: Rhythm guitar, Backing vocals
Benjamin Folch: Vocals
Cerise Pouillart: Bass Guitar, Backing vocals
Romain Chambert: Drums

More info: https://linktr.ee/highway_the_band

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“THANK YOU TO HIGHWAY WHO SUPPORTED US ON OUR MISSION EUROPEAN TOUR. A GREAT BAND WHO RECEIVED A SUPERB REACTION FROM OUR FANS.” – Michael Schenker

“IT WAS A PLEASURE HAVING YOU GUYS! YOU TRULY LIVE THE ESSENCE OF ROCK N ROLL” – Jeff Scott Soto

“Last Call for Rock ‘N’ Roll’ sees HighWay delivering a straight-up hard rock record that doesn’t try to hide what it is. Built on big riffs, strong hooks, and a clear focus on melody, the album moves confidently between high-energy tracks and more reflective moments. It keeps a steady focus throughout, balancing its heavier moments with more melodic ones. Things kick off with the title track, a real earworm of a chorus leading the way, while the percussion drives things on without overwhelming the mix. It ends with an impressively sustained vocal note, showing real control and adding a strong finish to the track. ‘iBang Bang!’ stands out as one of the more lighthearted tracks on the album, opening with a distinctly funky groove that sets it apart, though it doesn’t quite leave the same lasting impression as some of the heavier songs. ‘Mayday’ sits at the halfway point of the album, with gentle, melodic guitar plucking and harmonised vocals that give it a more intimate feel. I’m always a sucker for a heartfelt moment, and this doesn’t disappoint. The album quickly regains its energy though with ‘Go! Go! Go!’ and the aptly named ‘Action’. Overall, ‘Last Call For Rock ‘N’ Roll’ is a confident and energetic release for fans of Aerosmith and Airbourne. POWERPOINTS: 9/10 – RHIANNON LANE” – Powerplay Magazine

“Entertaining rock music that’s fun and appeals to a wide range of musical tastes. Party music for fans of everything from Queen to the Beatles!” – MyRevelations

“Rare représentant digne de ce nom de la scène hard rock française, High Way nous revient totalement électrifié après une pause “unplugged” sur The Journey, et ce sixième sent bon la poudre! Fort de l’arrivée de l’excellente bassis- te, Cerise Pouillard, et de Florian Arnaud en second guitariste, Last Call For Rock’N’Roll est aussi explo- sif que fédérateur. Festif et solide, le quintet évolue tout en maîtrise sur des titres entêtants et musclés, distillant malicieusement une folle envie de liberté. >> François Alaouret” – Metallian

“I really love this album; it really does have everything that your rock ‘n’ roll heart desires. Last Call For Rock ‘n’ Roll represents the past, present and future of rock ‘n’ roll. We are all in safe hands with HighWay.” – CGCM Rock Radio

“Across twelve tracks, “Last Call For Rock’n’Roll” ticks all the boxes of the genre and does so with such heart, good humor, and authenticity that it wins you over without reservation. While Highway doesn’t revolutionize 1980s-style hard rock, it simply reminds us why we love it and brings enough personality to remember us that it desires its place in the pantheon of French bands of the genre. That’s already a lot, and we can only hope that this isn’t the last call for this band, which is as talented as it is ending. ” – Music Waves

“With this Last Call For Rock’n Roll, HighWay is strong. Throughout the 12 tracks, we feel the hard work put in by the musicians. The production really honors it. The 9/10 is easily imposed because this album is extremely enjoyable. Only one thing to hope for, that this is not their last call for rock’n roll, and that they continue to spread the good word in this way!” – Rock Meeting

““Last Call For Rock’ Roll” is the album that made me stop and pay attention to a band I should have discovered long before. For those who have been following them for years, it will probably be confirmation that the band has never been so sharp. For those who arrive now, like me, it is a magnificent gateway to 25 years of history that has suddenly become impossible to ignore. Let it not be the last call. Honest, urgent and without complexes. A great HighWay record!” – World of Metal Mag

“My preferences are « Go Go Go», more than addictive and designed to be covered live by the public, « Let Me», epic as can be and endowed in my opinion with the best solo of the album, as well as the hit « Hi-Way », wickedly groovy and powerful, notably thanks to Sam’s bass. Excellent feedback for Highway, which shows us that even more than 20 years after their debut, the Sétois still have something under their belt. Lovers of rich and varied hard rock, go for it: it’s a safe bet.” Pavillon 666 Webzine

“As they say in wild west saloons soaked in rock, sweat, smoke and beer, with HighWay it plays serious!! With this Last Call For Rock’n Roll, HighWay is strong. Throughout the 12 tracks we feel the great work put in by the musicians. The production really honors it.” – Vinyl Times

“a lot of catchy material, which I enjoyed listening to and also goes great with the summer temperatures.” – PowerMetal.de

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0 Out Now! France’s KINGCROWN New Album “Moonfall” + Music Video “We Are Kingcrown”

September 4, 2026
by Asher
· KINGCROWN (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 4, 2026

Out Now! France’s KINGCROWN New Album “Moonfall” + Music Video “We Are Kingcrown”

French melodic heavy/power metal band KINGCROWN releases their new album “Moonfall” today, September 4th, 2026, via Rockshots Records, accompanied by the official video for “We Are Kingcrown”.

For fans of Iron Maiden, Helloween, Gamma Ray, Masterplan, Symphony X and Powerwolf, “Moonfall” follows 2024’s “Nova Atlantis” and develops the band’s melodic heavy/power metal sound across ten tracks exploring technological evolution, artificial intelligence, temporal displacement, apocalypse and the uncertain future of humanity.

While these themes shape much of the album, “We Are Kingcrown” shifts the focus directly onto the band. Driven by a straightforward heavy/power metal approach, melodic guitars, and an immediate chorus, the song reflects KINGCROWN’s identity and their connection with the audience.

As the band explains:

“It’s simply about us, who we are, what we exude, what we want to give you. We are Kingcrown!”

“Moonfall” expands on the conceptual direction established in “Nova Atlantis”, using science fiction and dystopian scenarios to examine possible futures. The title track imagines a final encounter between the Moon and Earth as a lunar apocalypse approaches.

The technological theme takes a darker turn on “Rise Of Machines”, where artificial intelligence turns against humanity, while “All United” focuses on resistance and collective survival. Elsewhere, “A Thousand Years” draws on relativity and space travel, and “Lost Horizon” follows a World War II B-17 pilot caught in a temporal vortex and transported from 1945 to 2045.

The album also reconnects with the musical roots behind KINGCROWN through “Back To The 80’s”, a tribute to a decade that left a defining mark on heavy metal. The closing track, “Beyond The Stars,” brings the record’s futuristic narrative to its conclusion, looking beyond Earth’s destruction towards what might exist elsewhere in the universe.

Produced by KINGCROWN, “Moonfall” was mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio, bringing together the band’s European melodic heavy and power metal roots with a contemporary production.

Watch the official video for “We Are Kingcrown”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSo7JncnKCQ

Listen to the album “Moonfall“: https://lnk.to/ymQgrYYE

Order “Moonfall” CD:
https://rockshots.eu/products/kingcrown-moonfall-cd

Video – Nothing – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-EbQJn32Mo

Video – Lost Horizon – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJjlw2AZuPs

Kingcrown Line-up:

Joe Amore: Vocals
Ced Legger: Guitars
Bob Saliba: Guitars
Seb Chabot: Bass, Guitars
David Amore: Drums

More info:

https://rockshots.eu/

https://linktr.ee/kingcrown_off

About:

Kingcrown is a French melodic heavy/power metal band founded by brothers Jo Amore (vocals) and David Amore (drums), both former members of Nightmare.

The project traces its origins back to 2015 with the band Öblivïon, formed following their departure from Nightmare. After the release of Resilience, the group adopted the name Kingcrown in 2018, marking the beginning of a more defined artistic direction rooted in the European heavy/power metal tradition.

From the outset, Kingcrown established a sound built on strong melodic structures, dynamic riffing, and a clear emphasis on songwriting effectiveness. Drawing from the legacy of bands such as Iron Maiden, Helloween, and Gamma Ray, the band combines classic influences with a modern production approach, resulting in a sound that is both accessible and structurally solid.

Following the release of “A Perfect World” (2019) and “Wake Up Call” (2022), Kingcrown entered a new phase with “Nova Atlantis” (2024), released via Rockshots Records. The album marked a clear step forward in terms of cohesion, production quality, and conceptual direction, receiving strong feedback from both audiences and specialized media.

Building on this momentum, the band continues its collaboration with Rockshots Records for “Moonfall“, scheduled for release in 2026. The new album further develops Kingcrown’s identity through a more focused songwriting approach and a broader conceptual framework centered on dystopian themes, technological evolution, and temporal dislocation.

The first single, “Lost Horizon“, expands the narrative universe introduced in “Nova Atlantis“, acting as a direct sequel to “Endless Journey” and introducing a time-travel storyline in which a WWII B-17 pilot is propelled into the year 2045. This approach reflects the band’s growing interest in combining structured songwriting with narrative continuity.

Kingcrown’s current lineup – Jo Amore (vocals), David Amore (drums), Sébastien Chabot (bass), Bob Saliba (guitars), and Ced Legger (guitars) – has remained stable across recent releases, contributing to a consistent and cohesive musical direction.

With a steadily evolving discography and a clear artistic vision, Kingcrown has established itself as a credible presence within the European metal scene, balancing melodic immediacy, conceptual depth, and production precision.

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0 Brutal Minimalist Noise Rock BAT LEATHER’s New Album “Dark Arts” Now Available on Vinyl From NO LIST RECORDS + New Video “Technical Aggression” + Alberta Tour Dates

September 4, 2026
by Asher
· Music News · No List Records - Bat Leather

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Brutal Minimalist Noise Rock BAT LEATHER’s New Album “Dark Arts” Now Available on Vinyl From NO LIST RECORDS

+ New Video “Technical Aggression”

+ Alberta Tour Dates

No List Records announces that brutal minimalist noise rock duo Bat Leather’s new album “Dark Arts” is officially available today on limited‑edition vinyl (150 white vinyl copies, 50 rare black editions). These runs capture the band’s confrontational, genre‑breaking sound, a collision of punk abrasion, noisy garage chaos, and sludgy heaviness that refuses to sit still or fit neatly into any box.

Bat Leather marks release day with a brand‑new video for “Technical Aggression”, a track that twists feedback into structure and pushes their hyper‑distorted aesthetic to its breaking point.

Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNwRKswfI94

Hailing from Calgary, AB, and Vancouver, BC, the duo known as Bat Leather’s music hits in short blasts, overdriven vocals, feedback woven directly into the songwriting, guitars pushed past the red, and a heaviness that somehow keeps getting heavier.

Tracks like “Technical Aggression” showcase the band’s ability to weaponize noise, while “Dance Craze” drags listeners through a slow‑burn haze of pounding drums and smoke‑thick atmosphere. It’s punk, but not. It’s garage rock, but not. It’s sludgy, but not entirely. It’s all of it at once, and then noisier.

Bat Leather resists comparisons, scenes, and tidy genre labels. Their music is complicated, confrontational, and strangely addictive. If “heavy rotation” counts as a genre, Bat Leather owns it. Drop the needle, and you’re immediately confronted with something puzzling, uneasy, and addictive.

No List Records continues its tradition of supporting uncompromising, boundary‑pushing artists. The “Dark Arts” vinyl release reinforces the label’s commitment to music that challenges, confronts, and refuses to be simplified.

Vinyl Order – https://nolistrecords.bandcamp.com/album/dark-arts

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/album/2P4ILZIWkuI5cfd2bJP13y

Listen to “Dance Craze” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iXr23p8FBI8

Bat Leather will support “Dark Arts” with a run of Alberta shows this September, bringing their confrontational, genre‑breaking sound directly to Western Canada. Tour dates listed below.

Tour Dates:
Sept 21 – Drumheller, AB – Heller Good w/ The Polite Stripes
Sept 22 – Calgary, AB – Palomino Smokehouse w/ Unsane
Sept 23 – Lethbridge, AB – Theoretically Brewing AA
Sept 24 – Calgary, AB – Blox Arts Centre R4$ AA

Track Listing:
1. Dance Craze – 2:00
2. Thursday Inn Sylvan – 1:42
3. Misguided Projects – 1:51
4. Then He Was Pulled Into A Machine – 2:26
5. Technical Aggression – 2:39

Credits:
Cory – Guitar, Bass, Drums, Noise
Luke – Vocals, Noise

Recorded January 2026 at Red Volume Audio in the Badlands, ab by Cory. Vocals recorded in Vancouver, bc by Luke.
Mixed by Cory. No master, no god.
Cover photograph and layout by Cory.

More info: https://www.instagram.com/batleathernoise/

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0 Northern Irish Pagan Metal Pioneers WAYLANDER Unveils Video “Macha” From New Album “Mac Tíre – Son of the Land” Out Nov 2026

September 3, 2026
by Asher
· Music News · Uncategorized · Waylander (Rockshots Records)

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Montreal, QC – September 3, 2026

Northern Irish Pagan Metal Pioneers WAYLANDER Unveils Video “Macha” From New Album “Mac Tíre – Son of the Land” Out Nov 2026

Northern Irish Pagan Metal pioneers WAYLANDER will release their new album, “Mac Tíre – Son of the Land“, on November 6th, 2026 via Rockshots Records. The band introduces the record with its first single, “Macha”, accompanied by an official music video. For fans of Skyclad, Eluveitie and Korpiklaani.

More than three decades after their formation in Northern Ireland, WAYLANDER return with “Mac Tíre – Son of the Land“, a nine-track album rooted in the landscapes, mythology and cultural heritage of Ireland. The record continues the path the band has followed since the early 1990s, combining extreme metal with traditional Irish instrumentation and Pagan themes.

While “Mac Tíre – Son of the Land” is not a concept album in the same way as its predecessor, “Ériú’s Wheel“, its songs share a strong connection with the land and the stories embedded within it. The title itself reflects this relationship: Mac Tíre, literally “son of the land”, is the Irish term for the wolf, an animal closely connected with Ireland’s natural past.

Musically, the album represents a natural evolution of WAYLANDER’s established sound, retaining the balance between metal aggression and traditional Irish elements that has defined the band throughout its career.

The first single, “Macha”, is dedicated to the ancient Goddess whose connection to WAYLANDER is both mythological and deeply personal. “Macha” is associated with the area the band calls home: both Ard Chieftain O’Hagan’s hometown and the county from which WAYLANDER originates bear her name.

“Macha is the Goddess of the area where we live. My hometown and the county where we’re from are both named after Macha. The time felt right to celebrate her in song, and we believe we have written a song worthy of her,” says Ard Chieftain O’Hagan

For WAYLANDER, mythology is not simply material drawn from a distant past but something that remains present in the landscapes, place names, and traditions surrounding them. “Macha” reflects that relationship while providing the first introduction to the themes running through “Mac Tíre – Son of the Land“.

Listen to “Matcha” here: https://lnk.to/mxjegEpC

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVDRXRnfJ48

Formed in Northern Ireland in 1993, WAYLANDER were among the early bands to combine extreme metal with traditional Irish music and Pagan themes, developing their approach before Folk and Pagan Metal became established movements within the international metal scene. Whistles, Irish bouzouki, bodhrán, and Uilleann pipes remain integral elements of the band’s musical identity.

Pre-order “Mac Tíre – Son of the Land” (release date Nov 6th, 2026):
https://rockshots.eu/products/waylander-mac-tire-son-of-the-land-cd

Track Listing:
1. When The Land Speaks – 4:12
2. Macha – 5:28
3. Ages of Éireann – 5:50
4. Hy Brasil (Isle of Mists) – 5:47
5. Sliabh Gullion – 6:16
6. Our Once Wooded Isle – 6:44
7. Mallachtaí – 4:52
8. Signs and Symbols – 6:22
9. She of the Sorrows – 7:58
Album Length: 51:29

WAYLANDER is:
Ard Chieftain O’Hagan: Vocals
Tor Dennison: Electric Guitars
Connor Murray: Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
Lee McCartney: Drums and Percussion
Dave Briggs: Whistles, Irish Bouzouki, Bodhran, Uilleann Pipes, Backing Vocals
Saul McMichael: Electric and Acoustic Guitars, Backing Vocals

Guest Musicians
John Ryan: Fiddle, Cello
Lily Maria: Voice of Deirdre
Nicole Quinn: Additional Voicing

For more info:

https://rockshots.eu/

https://www.instagram.com/waylander.official/

https://www.facebook.com/clanwaylander/

About:

Northern Irish Pagan Metal pioneers Waylander have spent more than three decades forging their own path through the worlds of Celtic, Folk and Extreme Metal. Since forming in 1993, the band has become renowned for blending crushing metal aggression with authentic Irish folk instrumentation, mythology and pagan themes, helping shape the foundations of the modern Pagan Metal movement.

With acclaimed releases including “Reawakening Pride Once Lost“, “The Light, the Dark and the Endless Knot“, “Honour Amongst Chaos“, “Kindred Spirits” and the epic concept album “Ériú’s Wheel“, Waylander have earned a loyal international following and shared stages with some of the biggest names in Folk and Pagan Metal.

Now the band returns with their forthcoming album “Mac Tíre – Son of the Land” – a powerful new chapter that captures the spirit of Waylander at its most fierce, atmospheric and authentic. Combining savage riffs, soaring Irish melodies, ancient mythology and cinematic storytelling, the album stands as both a tribute to their roots and a bold evolution of their sound.

After more than 30 years, Waylander continues to fly the banner for Pagan Celtic Metal with the same fire and conviction that started it all.

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0 Thrashers QUEMASANTOS Unleashes New Video “One Foot In Hell” From Concept Album “Stranded In Hell” Out Oct 2026 + Launch Pre-Order

September 3, 2026
by Asher
· Music News · QUEMASANTOS

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Montreal, QC – September 3, 2026

QUEMASANTOS Unleashes New Video “One Foot In Hell”

Concept Album “Stranded In Hell” Out Oct 2026 + Launch Pre-Order

New York-based metal project QUEMASANTOS has officially opened digital pre-orders for its forthcoming second album, “Stranded In Hell,” and has simultaneously released the album’s opening track, “One Foot In Hell,” accompanied by its official lyric video.

WATCH THE OFFICIAL “ONE FOOT IN HELL” LYRIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03U1aPIF5Ls

DIGITAL PRE-ORDER STRANDED IN HELL:
https://quemasantos.bandcamp.com/album/stranded-in-hell

Fans who pre-order the album digitally can immediately hear “One Foot In Hell,” the first chapter of the eleven-song descent that makes up Stranded In Hell.

Musically, “One Foot In Hell” draws heavily from the aggressive character of late-’80s and early-’90s thrash and death metal. The song began with the memory of the type of fast, old-school, Pestilence-influenced drumming that QUEMASANTOS founder Ignacio Orellana had always been drawn to, but it developed into something broader as the composition took shape.

The track combines fast thrash-driven sections with a contrasting middle passage that became the foundation for its guitar solo section, carrying influences that Orellana associates with bands including Anthrax, Metallica, and elements of his own musical history.

Joining QUEMASANTOS on “One Foot In Hell” is Colombian guitarist Juancho Gómez of Masacre, whose performance brings another direct connection to the South American death metal tradition that has influenced Orellana throughout his career.

Orellana comments:

“One Foot In Hell was actually one of the last songs that came together for the album, but once it was finished, I knew it was the right place to begin. It has that old-school aggression I grew up loving, but it also contains several different pieces of my own musical history. For me, it became the perfect first step into Stranded In Hell.”

Vocalist and lyricist Nelson “Sr. Díaz” describes the track:

“One Foot In Hell is one of the most intense songs I’ve recorded in recent years. Many different styles coexist harmoniously within it, along with a high level of vocal demand. I believe the infernal horror it presents is captured faithfully through a demonically powerful yet technical performance that will take us into a paroxysm of metal.”

“Stranded In Hell” marks the second QUEMASANTOS album featuring Sr. Díaz on vocals and lyrics, and the first album by the project performed entirely in English.

The record was constructed differently from a traditional band recording process. Orellana composed the majority of the material beginning with the bass, followed by drums and guitars, allowing the bass to function as an independent compositional voice rather than simply following the guitar arrangements.

“One Foot In Hell” was the notable exception: its composition began with the guitars.

The finished album features 11 songs and 11 guest guitarists, with musicians from across the international metal scene contributing to individual tracks.

Track Listing:
1. One Foot In Hell (Juancho Gómez – Masacre, Colombia)
2. Burning The Black (Felipe Roa – Acaro, USA)
3. Succubus (Héctor Guzmán – Distraught, Chile)
4. Stalking Sharks (Marco Cusato, Chile)
5. Nameless (Joe Sims – Axemaster, USA)
6. Red Planet (Regisson Silva – Masterpiece, Brazil)
7. Vampire (Richard Pilnik, Chile)
8. The Oneironaut (Cristian Ira – Nimrod, Chile)
9. Under The Moonlight (Sebastián Osorio – Reigning, Chile)
10. Before The Law (Yanko Tolić – Massakre, Chile)
11. Lex Talionis (Enrique Zúñiga – Atomic Aggressor, Chile)

QUEMASANTOS

Ignacio Orellana — Drums, Bass, Music, Production, Mixing & Mastering
Nelson “Sr. Díaz” — Vocals & Lyrics

Guest Solo Guitarists

Juancho Gómez — Masacre
Felipe Roa — Acaro
Héctor Guzmán — Distraught
Marco Cusato
Joe Sims — Axemaster
Regisson Silva — Masterpiece
Richard Pilnik
Cristian Ira — Nimrod
Sebastián Osorio — Reigning
Yanko Tolić — Massakre
Enrique Zúñiga — Atomic Aggressor

Vocals were recorded at Estudios Ultrasónico with Arturo Contreras and Estudios Attic with Marco Cusato.

The album was produced, mixed, and mastered by Ignacio Orellana at Oily Sound Studios in New York.

LISTENING PARTY:
https://quemasantos.bandcamp.com/live/quemasantos-stranded-in-hell-listening-party

DIGMETALWORLD:
https://www.digmetalworld.com

More info:

https://quemasantos.com

https://instagram.com/quemasantos1

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0 Teenage Modern Prog Metal BABY ON A RAMPAGE Assert Its Identity w/ “Reclaim” From New EP “Forgive My Figure” Out Nov 2026

September 3, 2026
by Asher
· Baby On A Rampage · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 3, 2026

Teenage Modern Prog Metal BABY ON A RAMPAGE Assert Its Identity w/ “Reclaim” From New EP “Forgive My Figure” Out Nov 2026

Co‑produced with Scott Proctor (Five Finger Death Punch touring member; Machine Head/Testament tech; Amongst Thieves; State Line Empire)

Bay Area progressive modern‑metal band Baby On A Rampage announces the upcoming release of its new EP “Forgive My Figure,” due out on November 12, 2026. Co‑produced with Scott Proctor (Five Finger Death Punch touring member; Machine Head/Testament tech; Amongst Thieves; State Line Empire), the EP marks the band’s most expansive and mature sound to date. It follows the BOAR’s 2025 debut album “Fall With Disgrace” produced by Michael Rosen (Testament, AFI, Less Than Jake).

The lead single “Reclaim”, accompanied by the band’s first official music video, will debut ahead of the band’s performance at the End of the Summer Blowout Fest on September 6 at Field of Dreams Lincoln Theater Garden in Oakland, CA.

“Reclaim” stands as one of Baby On A Rampage’s most powerful compositions. Written entirely by Ash Lee (Guitars, Vocals), the track confronts political violence, colonization, and environmental devastation.

“When I wrote the song, I was definitely bothered by the genocide in Palestine, and it’s very much a song about standing up and taking back, or kind of a call for some sort of revolution, like metaphorically, to take back a government position. Talking about the colonization history of the United States government, and how they’re constantly funding other governments before putting their own people at the forefront of their concerns. I mean, it’s about a lot of different kinds of government overreach, and the later sections are about the genocide of native people and taking their land, and it’s definitely an environmental song.”

Musically, “Reclaim” represents a clear step forward for the band, built as a multi‑section journey rather than a straightforward heavy track. Its verses hit with a dark, commanding intensity, while the clean passage opens into a big, emotional, hopeful swell. The contrast gives the song an almost spiritual lift and an anthemic feel, and it’s become a standout live moment as audiences who have heard it have connected with it immediately.

Watch and listen to the music video for “Reclaim” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDvwwrxoU6U

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/album/7H7cyrVSDYGz6psA7SWWWa

Bandcamp – https://babyonarampage.bandcamp.com

The band’s second offering since recording their original material, “Forgive My Figure,” represents a major leap in their evolution. The band’s writing has matured significantly, resulting in a cohesive sonic identity.

“This is our most musically and melodically complex release so far… a big wall of sound… a lot of ear candy. I think those who have been following us will hear how much we have matured since our first album and are still evolving, particularly since we’re still all teenagers,” adds Lee.

Co‑producer and engineer Scott Proctor helped shape the EP’s broader, more modern metal direction, using his skill in vocal harmonies and layered arrangements to sharpen its impact. His work brought greater focus and emotional definition to the record, while mastering engineer Matt Boudreau added the final depth and clarity.

“Scott has an incredible ear for harmonies and layering, and he pushed the songs to hit harder by stripping away anything unnecessary. His guidance on tracks like ‘Reclaim’ and ‘Failure of One’s Name’ made the arrangements clearer, stronger, and far more impactful,” adds Lee.

The EP brings together four thematically heavy tracks, each tackling personal or political conflict. “Immaculate Teeth” confronts the performative nature of American politics and the harm it masks. “My Tragedy” dives into cycles of self‑destruction and the struggle to break free. “Failure of One’s Name” explores identity, grief, and healing, rooted in drummer Lyra Renninger’s experience as a trans woman and Ash Lee’s reflections on loss. “Reclaim” serves as the EP’s centerpiece, merging political urgency with emotional release to create one of the band’s most resonant anthems.

As a teenage modern‑metal band from the East Bay, Baby On A Rampage is known for its dense, melodic, emotionally charged sound. Formed at Bandworks, the group has grown from child prodigies into one of the Bay Area’s most promising young heavy acts. They’ve been compared to Strapping Young Lad, Baroness, Gojira, and Mastodon, while forging a distinct identity rooted in progressive songwriting, theatrical energy, and community‑driven live shows.

The band’s pandemic‑era demo, recorded in Ash’s living room, earned praise from members of Forbidden, Slayer, and other industry veterans. They’ve since toured the Pacific Northwest, Canada, the West Coast, Texas, and the Midwest, surpassing 100 shows by the end of 2025 and continuing to forge on the live front across the USA in 2026.

“Forgive My Figure” will be available on all digital platforms as of November 12, 2026.

Track Listing:
1. Intro (0:56)
2. Immaculate Teeth (4:32)
3. My Tragedy (3:21
4. Reclaim (5:48)
5. Failure of One’s Name (4:29)

EP Band Lineup:
Ash Lee: Guitars, Vocals
John Muir: Bass, Vocals
Lyra Renninger: Drums

Live Band Lineup:
Ash Lee: Lead guitar, Vocals
John Muir: Bass, Vocals
Lucas Garske: Rhythm guitar
Mona Iris: Drums

More info:

http://www.babyonarampage.com/

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61577134441189

https://www.instagram.com/baby_on_a_rampage

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0 SHORES OF NULL Channel the Legend of Maja in Haunting Single “Two Mountains” From New Album “Homesick” Out October 2026

September 3, 2026
by Asher
· Music News · Shores of Null (Spikerot Records)

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Montreal, QC – September 3, 2026

SHORES OF NULL Channel the Legend of Maja in Haunting Single “Two Mountains”

Album Out October 16th, 2026 via Dusktone

Album Guests – Natalie Koskinen (Shape of Despair) and Shaun MacGowan (My Dying Bride)

Shores of Null – Photo Credit – Francesco Esposito

Rome’s melodic death‑doom innovators Shores of Null have unleashed “Two Mountains,” the third single from their forthcoming album “Homesick,” out October 16th, 2026 via Dusktone. The track follows the previously released tracks “Son of the Tide” and “Bleed to Life,” offering yet another emotional and atmospheric record for fans to cherish.

“‘Two Mountains’ is probably the catchiest song we’ve ever written, and it has all the ingredients to become one of our live staples in the years to come. Its lyrics are inspired by the Legend of Maja… a story about a mother’s love and the unbearable pain of loss, but also about memory, belonging and the invisible bond we carry with the places that shaped us,” adds vocalist Davide Straccione.

The single recounts the ancient Abruzzese myth of Maja and her son Hermes, whose deaths became immortalized in the very mountains of the region, Gran Sasso and Majella, a landscape Straccione grew up with and continues to call home. The song’s soaring melodies and emotional weight reflect that connection, transforming folklore into a powerful modern metal narrative.

Listen to “Two Mountains”:

Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGa75zQf3T4

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/album/7x3c1hRlTBwWQGP7Oe1TtV

“Homesick” marks a new milestone for Shores of Null as an immersive, emotionally charged work that expands their sonic universe to follow their acclaimed discography, which includes “Quiescence,” “Black Drapes for Tomorrow,” “Beyond the Shores,” “The Loss of Beauty,” and the 2025 split album with Convocation, “Latitudes of Sorrow”.

The album’s ten tracks form a cohesive journey through longing, loss, trauma, belonging, and the complicated meaning of “home.” Musically, the record balances melodic death metal, doom, gothic rock, and blackened atmospheres, delivering some of the band’s heaviest moments alongside their most memorable melodies. Produced by Marco “Cinghio” Mastrobuono, “Homesick” features guest appearances by Natalie Koskinen (Shape of Despair), with vocals on “The Numbing Void,” and Shaun MacGowan (My Dying Bride), with violin on “Dreaming of a Scar” and “The Numbing Void”.

“Homesick is meant to be experienced as a whole… a record that moves through longing, loss, anger, vulnerability, and the need to find a place to belong to. At its core lies the idea of home as something deeply ambiguous: a place of comfort and belonging, but also of fear, pain, and memories we can never fully leave behind,” adds Straccione.

Recommended for fans of Paradise Lost, Amorphis, Swallow the Sun, Katatonia, and Borknagar, “Homesick” is available for pre-order (Vinyl, CD, Digital) at the following links:

https://www.dusktone.org/

https://dusktone.bandcamp.com/album/homesick

Music Video – “Bleed to Life” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s825Pn_EOLg

Lyric Video – “Son of the Tide” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7OWUN07V2w

Tour Dates:
06/09/2026 – Eur Social Park, Roma (IT) w/ Soen, Inno
19/09/2026 – Morada, Rio de Moinhos (PO) – X River Stone w/ Der Weg Einer Freiheit, Wolfheart, Sunborn
15/10/2026 – Joy Station, Sofia (BU) w/ Swallow The Sun
16/10/2026 – Temple, Athens (GR)
21/10/2026 – Quantic, Bucharest (RO) w/ Swallow The Sun
21/11/2026 – Live Club, Trezzo Sull’Adda, MI (IT) w/ Messa
26/11/2026 – Pitcher, Dusseldorf (DE) w/ Decembre Noir
27/11/2026 – Elfer, Frankfurt (DE) w/ Decembre Noir
28/11/2026 – From Hell, Erfurt (DE) – Birth Of Death Festival w/ Decembre Noir
05/12/2026 – The Garage, Malta – The Conjuring Fest w/ Weeping Silence, Ponte Del Diavolo
25/03/2027 – Rockefeller/John Dee, Oslo (NO) – Inferno Metal Fest w/ Kampfar, MGLA and more

Track Listing:
1. Allies Before Defeat – 4:35
2. Two Mountains – 4:34
3. Bleed to Life – 4:09
4. Homesick – 5:31
5. Son of the Tide – 4:18
6. Dreaming of a Scar – 5:08
7. Society Is the Murderer – 4:30
8. The Numbing Void – 6:18
9. Another Breath – 3:52
10. Disappear – 4:33
Album Length: 47:32

Album and Live Band Line-up:
Davide Straccione – Vocals
Gabriele Giaccari – Guitars
Raffaele Colace – Guitars
Matteo Capozucca – Bass
Emiliano Cantiano – Drums

For more info:

https://www.shoresofnull.com/

https://www.facebook.com/shoresofnull

https://www.instagram.com/shoresofnull

About:

Shores of Null are a Rome‑based metal band known for their seamless blend of blackened intensity, gothic‑doom melancholy, and soaring melodic depth. Since forming in 2013, they’ve built a reputation for immersive, emotionally charged songwriting on acclaimed releases such as Quiescence, Black Drapes for Tomorrow, Beyond the Shores, and The Loss of Beauty, supported by major tours and festival appearances across Europe.

Following their 2025 split, Latitudes of Sorrow, the band now enters a new chapter with Homesick (Dusktone, 2026), their most mature and evocative work yet. Featuring guest contributions from Natalie Koskinen (Shape of Despair) and Shaun MacGowan (My Dying Bride), the album explores nostalgia, absence, and the complex meaning of “home,” reaffirming Shores of Null as one of the leading forces in contemporary melodic death‑doom.

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0 TRAUMATOMY Unleashes Groove Heavy Slamming Death “Visceral Maceration” From New Album “Ascension Of The Ineffable” Out Oct 2026

September 2, 2026
by Asher
· Music News · Traumatomy (Gore House Productions) · Uncategorized

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Montreal, QC – September 2, 2026

TRAUMATOMY Unleashes Groove Heavy Slamming Death “Visceral Maceration”

New Album “Ascension Of The Ineffable” Out Oct 2026 via Gore House Productions

Traumatomy announces their fourth full‑length album, “Ascension Of The Ineffable,” due out on October 30th, 2026 via Gore House Productions. After two years of work, the upcoming record is their rawest, sharpest, and most brutal offering yet, elevated by the distinctive production of Konstantin Ogarkov, whose approach brought a uniquely savage edge to the album’s sound.

This next offering delivers a faster, rawer, and even more brutal evolution of Traumatomy’s sound while keeping their familiar lyrical themes intact. Each track highlights a different facet of their extremity. “Entropic Obliteration” sets the tone with full-force brutality, “Pervigilium of the Obsolesced Xenolith” pushes speed and blast beats to the limit, and “Endoneural Parasitosis” leans into sickening breakdowns. “Repugnant Coalescence” stands out as the drummer’s most balanced pick, while the title track “Ascension Of The Ineffable” embodies the album’s concept and atmosphere. “Visceral Maceration” brings groove-heavy slam energy, “Autognathic Avulsion” blends grooves, blasts, and atmosphere, and “Xeno‑Homeostasis” closes the record with a perfectly structured finale. The cover art, created by legendary artist Jon Zig, captures the exact atmosphere and cosmic horror the band envisioned. As Traumatomy put it: SLAM IS THE ONLY WAY!

The first single to be unleashed, “Visceral Maceration”, was written specifically for fans of true slamming brutal death metal.

“This may be the most groovy heavy track on the record and shows that we can find a different approach to composing and structuring music,” adds guitarist Constantine.

Listen to “Visceral Maceration” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r-5H2YkQb8

Formed in 2012 by guitarist and main songwriter Constantine Chevardin (Disfigurement Of Flesh, Nauseating, Morphogenetic Malformation) and Haruka Kamiyama (ex‑Gorevent / Medic Vomiting Pus), Traumatomy quickly became a cult force in the brutal death metal underground. Their 2013 debut “Transcendental Evisceration of Necrogenetic Beasts” established their reputation for slammy, primitive, crushing extremity. Between 2012 and 2018, they released two albums and three EPs before evolving into a full touring band with the addition of bassist Leonid (Cephalic Impurity) and drummer Ivan.

Known for coordinated, intense performances and a relentless commitment to monolithic slam, Traumatomy continues to push their sound into increasingly brutal, higher‑quality territory with every release. Lyrically inspired by H.P. Lovecraft and criminal TV shows, and musically driven by riffs, beer, and cosmic horror.

Recommended for fans of Gorevent, Cerebral Incubation, Disgorge, Epicardiectomy, and Defeated Sanity, “Ascension of the Ineffable” is out on October 30th, 2026, from Gore House Productions.

Album pre-save / CD/ Cassette – https://orcd.co/ascension-of-the-ineffable

Track Listing:
1. Entropic Obliteration (3:34)
2. Pervigilium of the Obsolesced Xenolith (3:26)
3. Endoneural Parasitosis (3:07)
4. Repugnant Coalescence (2:55)
5. Ascension Of The Ineffable (2:54)
6. Visceral Maceration (2:34)
7. Autognathic Avulsion (2:43)
8. Xeno-Homeostasis (3:07)
Album Length: 24:15

More info:

http://gorehouseproductions.com

https://www.facebook.com/traumatomy

https://www.instagram.com/traumatomy.slam

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What the press has said:

“Brutal death metal enthusiasts rejoice!… Get in, make a s**t-ton of noise, wreck some bodies, and get out. That’s the mantra of this EP, and the mindset of Traumatomy, who deliver five of the nastiest and brutalising death metal tracks heard this year. With guitar riffs that are as thick as coagulated blood, bass hooks that rip through flesh as though they’ve emerged from a freshly opened Lament Configuration, drums that sound like a demon is hitting the skulls, ribcages, and stretched skin of its victims, and vocals that gurgle and growl like a creature driven to madness through hunger. This is Traumatomy’s sound, and it is f**king mean. There’s no refresh of the brutal death metal sound here. No suggestion that Traumatomy are about to drop a melodic one out of the blue. No attempt to do anything but deliver brain-crushing heaviness at its best. Which is what Traumatomy do here. Delivering the kind of savage and sickening heaviness that leaves you with a headache, a sore neck, aching limbs, and the strong feeling of having been well and truly violated.” – Games, Brrraaains, A Head-Banging Life

“TRAUMATOMY releases “Triumph Of Enslavement”, an EP that offers slam in its purest form, but which is attractively designed in terms of songwriting and rafinesses here and there, which reveals the many years of experience in this style, especially from guitarist Constantine Chevardin. Fans should be happy with this appetizer. 8/10″ – PowerMetal.de

“Well, this is short and sweet at just over 15 minutes. Triumph of Enslavement is a nice little (tiny?) slab of brutal death metal that opens up with a mid-paced but heavy, crushing intro before swerving in a faster, but no less heavy, death metal onslaught. They do slow down, sometimes almost to a crawl, but the crushing heaviness is omnipresent, clickety drums included (OK, that has nothing to do with heaviness, but you do get the clickety drums). The growls are deep, deeper than I usually like, but they’re a perfect fit for the music here—I wouldn’t see a different style working quite as well. It’s dark, it feels like the weight of the world going through your ears, and sometimes that’s just what you need.” – The Metal Crypt

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0 Calgary’s GODFALL Announces Western Canada Tour Dates + New Single “Default”

September 2, 2026
by Asher
· Godfall · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 2, 2026

Calgary’s GODFALL Announces Western Canada Tour Dates + New Single “Default”

Calgary’s genre‑defying five‑piece Godfall return with their most introspective and hard‑hitting release, the new single “Default.” The track captures the suffocating repetition of living life on autopilot, the endless cycle of tasks, obligations, and burnout that leaves no room for surprise, growth, or self‑reflection. The band describes the song as a wake‑up call, a reminder that life is happening now, not after the to‑do list is finished.

To celebrate the release, Godfall will hit the road this September for a run of Western Canadian tour dates, bringing their high‑energy, emotionally charged performance to fans in British Columbia’s Okanagan and Alberta.

“Godfall will be hitting the road to cover Alberta and making our BC debut in Kelowna to support our new single, Default’s release. We know the best way to still connect with fans old and new is by playing live, singing, and moshing together, and we are more than excited to bring our signature energy to new stages!” adds guitarist Omer Khan.

Tour Dates:
September 19 – Kelowna, BC – Unleashed Brewing
September 25 – Edmonton, AB – Rendez Vous Pub
September 26 – Red Deer, AB – The Vat
September 27 – Calgary, AB – Rec Room

As with all Godfall releases, “Default” was shaped through full‑band collaboration. Guitarist Omer Khan sparked the foundation of the track, bringing the initial riff and vibe that guided the vocal direction. Vocalists Karina Khristova and Abel Boban crafted lyrics that complement the music’s tension, choosing words, syllables, and melodies that highlight the emotional peaks of the instrumentation.

The band’s writing process remains fluid and democratic, with ideas refined, reworked, and sometimes cut entirely if they don’t serve the song. This commitment to quality over quantity continues to define Godfall’s evolution.

Every member of Godfall comes from a different country and speaks a different first language, creating a melting pot of influences that shape their unique sound. Their music blends heaviness, melody, emotional storytelling, and raw grit, a mix fans often compare to Bad Omens and Evanescence, though the band prefers to let their own identity lead the way.

“Default” marks another step in Godfall’s ongoing refinement of their sonic identity, shifting between phases of anger, melancholy, and soaring melody while staying true to the heart‑first approach that defines their catalog.

“I think Default will be a pleasant surprise since we are constantly refining our sound and working on our songwriting skills. Ultimately, we want our fans to have a Godfall song for any kind of day, whether annoyed, sad, happy, or motivated. We want them to be able to sing along and headbang at the same time,” says Karina Khristova (Clean Vocals).

Recommended for fans of Spiritbox, Evanescence, Bring Me the Horizon, Bad Omens, and Linkin Park.

Listen to “Default” at the following links:

Lyric Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWSqYEDvjb0

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/track/23PvFFwfFYQWtyugbsDXua

Single and Live Band Lineup:
Omer Khan – Guitar
Karina Khristova – Clean Vocals
Abel Boban – Dirty Vocals
Keith Capili – Bass
Andrew Kruschin – Drums

More info: https://linktr.ee/godfallband

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