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0 VIOLET ETERNAL Announces New Album “Azure Stardust” Out Jan 2027 + Unveils Music Video “Azure Explosion”

  • September 23, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Violet Eternal (Rockshots Records)

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Montreal, QC – September 23, 2026

VIOLET ETERNAL Announces New Album “Azure Stardust” Out Jan 2027 + Unveils Music Video “Azure Explosion”

Japanese-Italian melodic metal band VIOLET ETERNAL announces their second album, “Azure Stardust”, set for worldwide release on January 22nd, 2027. The new record marks the band’s second album with Rockshots Records, continuing the collaboration that began with their 2024 debut, “Reload the Violet”.

Formed in 2023 around Japanese guitarist Jien Takahashi (Majustice, Michael Vescera Project) and Italian vocalist Ivan Giannini (Derdian, The 7th Guild, ex-Vision Divine), VIOLET ETERNAL debuted with “Reload the Violet” in 2024. The band has since evolved into a five-piece with the addition of guitarist Andrea Cappellari (Nekomata), bassist Ollie Bernstein (Illusion Force, Fiverings, Michael Vescera Project), and drummer YAMATO (Neu, UCHUSENTAI, Michael Vescera Project), an expanded lineup that plays a central role in shaping the sound of their second album.

With “Azure Stardust”, VIOLET ETERNAL retain the melodic and power metal foundations of their debut while developing a broader and more dynamic approach to songwriting. The expanded lineup gives the band more room to explore different arrangements, tempos and moods while melody remains at the heart of their musical identity.

Rather than relying on a single formula, “Azure Stardust” moves from high-speed melodic metal to more dramatic mid-tempo sections, ballads and atmospheric passages. This wider musical range allows the band to explore different moods without losing the melodic focus that defines VIOLET ETERNAL, bringing together elements rooted in the European melodic metal tradition with the Japanese sense of melody that has characterized the project from the beginning.

The world’s first look at this new era arrives with “Azure Explosion,” a track that channels the album’s most urgent, high‑velocity energy into just over five minutes.

Racing beyond 197 BPM, “Azure Explosion” is propelled by relentless rhythms and rapid-fire riffs, with Jien Takahashi and Andrea Cappellari’s twin-guitar work moving between tightly coordinated passages, harmonized leads and sweeping melodic lines. Ivan Giannini’s powerful upper-register vocals cut through the high-speed arrangement, reinforcing the song’s melodic character even at its most intense.

Yet the track is not conceived simply as an exercise in velocity. Its development introduces more lyrical passages and dramatic transitions that break up the intensity and allow the melodies to breathe. These contrasts are central to the song: the speed provides the initial impact. At the same time, changes in dynamics and melodic direction reveal the broader musical language VIOLET ETERNAL explores throughout “Azure Stardust”.

Like a flash of blue light across the night sky, “Azure Explosion” reflects the imagery behind the album itself: bright, fast-moving, and dramatic. In this sense, the song works as a natural introduction to “Azure Stardust”, presenting the band’s high-speed melodic metal core while also hinting at the more varied arrangements found across the record, mixed and mastered by Dennis Ward at TrakShak Studios.

Listen to “Azure Explosion” here: https://lnk.to/nujqM6​

Watch the official music video for “Azure Explosion”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPqPAqgFW_k

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For fans of: Stratovarius, Helloween, Sonata Arctica

Pre-order “Azure Stardust” (release date January 22, 2027): https://rockshots.eu/products/violet-eternal-azure-stardust-cd​

Track Listing:​
1. The World Beyond the Door – 6:41
2. Azure Explosion – 5:29
3. Into the Deep Blue – 3:58
4. I Can Hear Your Heart – 5:11
5. Weekend – 3:42
6. Singularity – 3:22
7. Techno Optimist – 3:29
8. Mars – 3:30
9. Arianne – 6:09
10. RE: Gradational Sky – 8:34
Total: 50:05

More info:

​https://rockshots.eu/​

​https://www.facebook.com/p/Violet-Eternal-61555241974232/​

​https://www.instagram.com/violet_eternal_/​

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0 CORDYCEPS CORPSE Unleashes “Ishmael’s Demise” Ahead of Performance at Los Angeles’ Extermination Fest IX + New Album Out Oct 9th via Gore House Prod.

  • September 22, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · Cordyceps Corpse (Gore House Productions) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 22, 2026

CORDYCEPS CORPSE Unleashes “Ishmael’s Demise” Ahead of Performance at Los Angeles’ Extermination Fest IX

New Album “Perverse Craving For Rotting Corpses” Out Oct 9th, 2026 via Gore House Productions

Ohio’s one‑woman brutal death metal force Cordyceps Corpse returns with another blast of chaos, filth, and technical savagery. Today, multi‑instrumentalist Nani Porter unveils “Ishmael’s Demise”, the second single from the upcoming third full‑length “Perverse Craving For Rotting Corpses,” due out on October 9th, 2026 through Gore House Productions.

Cordyceps Corpse began as a raw, impulsive act of rebellion. After years of producing beats for others, Porter decided they were done waiting for a band to form. “Fuck it, I’ll do it myself,” Porter said, and the project erupted in late 2023 with its first single. Since then, Cordyceps Corpse carved out a reputation for fast, brutal, gross, gruesome family fun delivered with total DIY ferocity.

With “Perverse Craving For Rotting Corpses,” Cordyceps Corpse pushes their sound further into the 90s/2000s brutal death metal era, blending chaotic speed, grotesque slam riffs, and unexpected technicality into a cinematic, horror‑driven experience. Cordyceps Corpse wrote 26 songs in a month and a half, ultimately distilling the madness into 11 tracks that feel like watching a deeply disturbing movie unfold in real time.

Built around one of Cordyceps Corpse’s favorite riffs on the album, “Ishmael’s Demise” showcases a sharpened approach to contrast, structure, and technical brutality. While not sharing the lyrics publicly, the track’s title comes from a real‑life encounter with a violent individual who threatened them and a partner, a moment of fear transmuted into pure sonic vengeance.

Lyrically, “Perverse Craving For Rotting Corpses” marks a major shift. Cordyceps Corpse wrote full, disturbing narratives inspired by crime interrogation footage, horror films, Darby Valentine, and the grim psychology of figures like Aileen Wuornos. The album follows a supernatural, Glock‑loving, cannibalistic misandrist woman, a twisted diary of violence, empowerment, and grotesque transformation.

“I want this album to feel like you’re watching a really f*cked‑up movie.”

Listen to “Ishmael’s Demise” at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VJ28-1jl8c

​Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/album/3EUsGsFGzjB94g29FtbY5H

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Cordyceps Corpse remains a fully solo endeavor, written, performed, recorded, mixed, and designed entirely by Porter. Live, Cordyceps Corpse performs Putrid Pile style, alone on stage or in the crowd, inviting fans to scream into the mic and turning every show into a chaotic, communal horror ritual, which fans can experience with the upcoming performances in the Los Angeles area, including the 9th Annual Extermination Fest presented by Sick And Living Productions. Event info here.

Tour Dates:​
Sept 23 – Lawndale, CA – Eagle Nest Saloon
Sept 24 – Pomona, CA – The Haven
Sept 25- Los Angeles, CA – Coyote Studio – Los Angeles Extermination Fest (Day 1)

Fast, brutal, gross, and gruesome, “Perverse Craving For Rotting Corpses” is recommended for fans of Devourment, .357 Homicide, Cephalotripsy, Kraanium, and Corpse Pile, and will be available digitally and on cassette from Gore House Productions on October 9th, 2026.

Digital pre-save / Cassette pre-order – https://orcd.co/perverse-craving-for-rotting-corpses​

First single – “Forced Out of Existence” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qs6xYfN2YLY​

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​More info: ​​

​https://gorehouseproductions.com/​

​https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580310663974​

​https://www.instagram.com/cordycepscorpse​

​https://www.tiktok.com/@cordycepscorpse​

About Cordyceps Corpse:
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Cordyceps Corpse is the solo sonic nightmare of Ohio‑based multi‑instrumentalist Nani Porter, mutating brutal death metal, slam, and goregrind into something feral, chaotic, and unmistakably her own. Everything from writing, recording, mixing, artwork, and performance is done entirely by her. Cordyceps Corpse isn’t a band. It’s a one‑woman horror machine.

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CORDYCEPS CORPSE REVIEWS & MENTIONS

“The solo project of multi-instrumentalist and deathgrind visionary Nani, Cordyceps Corpse delivers a grotesque cocktail of guttural slam, sludged-out goregrind, and DIY fury” – Necrozine

“a one-woman slam/goregrind wrecking ball spilling over with disgusting grooves, guttural violence, and Nani’s fully unhinged DIY vision. It’s her rawest, most chaotic statement yet, now upgraded with live drums, sharper production, and a brand new video for the title track that leans hard into the project’s anti-authority, horror-splattered energy. If you’re into thick Devourment-style slam filtered through a solo creator who writes, records, mixes, masters, designs, and performs everything herself, this reissue is worth diving into — chaotic, filthy, and completely owned from the ground up.” – IDIOTEQ

“In Slam / Brutal Death it is often the case that there is only one man behind it, but this is Nani Porter, a woman who takes care of everything. After a few singles and EPs, the lady presents her debut and a sample part gets tough, but not so quickly. The snare is set just right for me on the drum machine and you can hear it stapling wonderfully. I also think it’s great that the woman gets so deep with her voice and in the end there’s a lot of shooting. „From Flesh to Fluids“ starts at a crisp up pace and then bludgeons like crazy and Nani’s gargling is so intense that it almost ends in squeals. „Decapitation“ pushes forward properly before continuing at a pressing mid/slam pace and then sprinkling in a few shooting parts. „Slowly Poisoned“ lives up to its name because it is a tough and crawling track, after which „Battery Acid Enema“ is also played rather clumsily, But here and there it also goes up a gear. „Stomach Bile for Miles“ starts like a battlefield, but then drops more and more with clever breaks. We find rich stomping and robust riffs in „Family Photo with Hella Cadavers“, which then arrives at a crawling pace and rough squeals. „Left Over Limbs for Later“ is pure slam death, there’s a lot of crawling going on here, the coarse vocals have power and power that it gets through your bones. „Tools for Torture“ also holds back when it comes to tempo, but when it comes to brutality the track is high up and in the end „“Skin Tortilla“ is a really crushing song. For me, what the lady is pulling out of the hat is strong” – FFM-Rock

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0 Prog Composer Eddie Krakov Announces Debut Solo Album EDventurED “Symmetry in Chaos” and First Single “Shadows We Remember”

  • September 22, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · EDventurED (Eddie Kravov's Project) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 22, 2026

Prog Composer Eddie Krakov Announces Debut Solo Album EDventurED “Symmetry in Chaos” and First Single “Shadows We Remember”

Toronto-based progressive rock composer, vocalist, and multi‑instrumentalist Eddie Krakov officially unveils his new solo project EDventurED, announcing the upcoming debut concept album “Symmetry In Chaos” due out on October 30th, 2026.
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Known for his work with Stormy Atmosphere and Timequarium, Krakov steps into a new artistic chapter, one where he takes full creative control and, for the first time, stands at the front as lead vocalist. EDventurED blends progressive rock, atmospheric elements, and emotional storytelling, exploring the fine balance between chaos and order in both music and human experience.
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The idea for EDventurED emerged unexpectedly while Krakov was finishing the mixing and mastering of his other bands’ albums.

“Both projects were reaching the final stages, but completing an album with a full band is a long process, and I found myself already full of new ideas,” adds Krakov.
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What began as rough sketches recorded alone, melodies captured while driving, lyrical fragments saved on his phone, and experimental keyboard arrangements soon revealed a deeper conceptual thread. These ideas evolved into full songs connected by one overarching question. What if the chaos we see is actually part of a pattern we haven’t learned to recognize?
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That question became the foundation of “Symmetry In Chaos,” a progressive concept album built around nine scientific, psychological, and philosophical theories.

Krakov comments:

“Symmetry in Chaos began with a simple question: what if the things we call random are actually part of patterns we haven’t learned to see? The album grew into a journey through nine different theories, but the deeper I went into them, the more I realized that they were not separate ideas. Chaos theory, psychology, genetics, social behavior, free will, and cooperation all describe different aspects of the same thing – the complicated system we call life. Musically, I wanted to create something progressive without losing the emotional connection to the songs. There are complex ideas and structures, but melody and emotion always come first. I hope Symmetry in Chaos is an album people can listen to for the music, but also return to for the ideas. Maybe after listening, they will look at their own choices, relationships, and experiences a little differently.”

The debut single “Shadows We Remember” introduces listeners to the album’s conceptual depth. The song explores Carl Jung’s idea that humanity may share deeper psychological patterns, symbols, and archetypes that exist beneath individual consciousness.

“It looks at the shadows, memories, and images that seem to follow humanity across generations, asking whether some parts of who we are existed within us before we were even aware of them,” adds Krakov.

Listen to “Shadows We Remember”:

Music Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Erq-WI56XCg

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Although EDventurED is deeply personal to Krakov, the album features contributions from several musicians, including a duet with Teddy Shvets, vocalist of Stormy Atmosphere, and a touching vocal appearance by his eight‑year‑old son, Jack, adding a generational echo to the album’s themes. These collaborations help expand the emotional and conceptual reach of the project.
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With more music already in development, Krakov sees “Symmetry in Chaos” as the start of a larger creative journey.

“There is already more music and more ideas in development, so I don’t see Symmetry in Chaos as the end of the EDventureD story. It is the beginning,” he adds.

Recommended for fans of Riverside, OSI, Soen, Spock’s Beard, and Dream Theater, “Symmetry in Chaos” will be available on all digital platforms on October 30, 2026.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61582620816728​

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0 Vocalist JOHNNY RAY (The Mourning, 3 Headed Snake) Debuts Solo Single “Free My Soul”

  • September 22, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · Johnny Ray · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 22, 2026

Vocalist JOHNNY RAY (The Mourning, 3 Headed Snake) Debuts Solo Single “Free My Soul”

Florida vocalist, songwriter, and multi‑instrumentalist Johnny Ray, known for his work with progressive metal force The Mourning (featuring members of Helion Prime, Levinia, Edge of Paradise) and heavy metal outfit 3 Headed Snake, which features two-time Grammy-nominated guitarist Sin Quirin (formerly of Ministry), steps into a new chapter with the release of his debut solo single “Free My Soul” and its accompanying music video.
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Built on heavy, melodic foundations and emotionally charged storytelling, Ray’s solo work offers a more intimate lens into the internal battles people face when life begins to wear them down. His new single marks the beginning of a project that exists entirely under his own name, one defined by honesty, vulnerability, and the fight to reclaim one’s identity.

The track originated from a collaboration with Shane Madere and Lance Jarreau, both former vocal coaching students of Ray’s. After hearing an early version of the instrumental for the song, Ray immediately felt compelled to be part of it.
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​“I loved it so much that I basically told them, I have to sing on this,” says Ray.
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From that point forward, the trio built the track around Ray’s creative vision, crafting a piece that hits hard, heavy, melodic, emotional, honest, and undeniably dynamic. At its heart, “Free My Soul” captures the breaking point where survival mode stops sustaining you. The song dives into the quiet collapse that happens when you drift through life on autopilot, pushing forward while neglecting yourself, until the subconscious finally starts screaming for attention.
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Ray describes the song as a conversation between two parts of the self, the subconscious, exhausted and pleading: “Where the hell were you? I’ve been sounding the alarm this entire time,” and the conscious mind finally waking up and responding, “You’re right. I’m here now. I’ll take it from here.”
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​“Free my soul means stepping out of survival mode and reclaiming your life, choosing to live with intention rather than simply getting through the day,” Ray adds.
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While Ray continues to front The Mourning (vocals, keys) and 3 Headed Snake (vocals), this release marks the first time he is presenting music simply as Johnny Ray.
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​“I wanted something that could exist under my own name and be a little more personal. ‘Free My Soul’ felt like the right song to start with.”

Listen to “Free My Soul” at the following links:

Music Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OROtxf72II

​Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/track/6FLZzWeC0Wdr5ZJImAaEIM

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Single Lineup:​
Johnny Ray – vocals, lyrics, vocal production, creative direction
Shane Madere – composition, production
Lance Jarreau – composition

For more info:

​https://www.facebook.com/thejohnnyray​

​https://www.instagram.com/johnnyrayfl​

​https://www.tiktok.com/@themourningmusic​

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0 Honouring TOMAS LINDBERG’s Legacy Canada’s CULLED w/ Members of MARES OF THRACE Cover DISFEAR’s “Deadweight”

  • September 18, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · Culled · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 18, 2026

Canada’s CULLED w/ Members of MARES OF THRACE Honour TOMAS LINDBERG’s Legacy w/ Cover of DISFEAR’s “Deadweight”

Canada’s Culled are honouring one of their greatest influences, Tomas Lindberg, on the first anniversary of his passing on September 16th, 2025. To mark the moment, Culled, along with backing vocals from Thérèse “Trez” Lanz and Casey Rogers from Mares of Thrace, is releasing a ferocious cover of Disfear’s “Deadweight” from the 2008 album “Live the Storm.” Lindberg’s legacy stretches across metal and punk, fronting At The Gates, Grotesque, The Great Deceiver, Disfear, The Crown, Skitsystem, and the grindcore supergroup Lock Up.

His impact on extreme music is undeniable, but it’s Lindberg’s work with Sweden’s crust‑punk wrecking crew Disfear that resonates most deeply with Alberta’s sludge‑soaked grind unit Culled. Their tribute channels the raw, storm‑ridden energy that made “Live the Storm” a landmark, and reflects just how profoundly Lindberg’s voice shaped their own sonic identity.

“With the first anniversary of his passing from cancer coming up, we wanted to pay tribute to his legacy by recording a cover of the song “Deadweight”. Not only is this d-beat masterpiece a sonic triumph in the Disfear discography, but it’s also still very poignant in today’s charged climate, fits Culled’s stance lyrically and emotionally, and hits hard from the first verse into the chorus…
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“Propagating, entertaining, Rewriting and censoring

Our history desecrated, adjust, adapt, obey

Teachers, media, politicians, and, yeah, your parents as well

Are either bought or just equally fucked
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It’s a one-way communication, A deadweight population
It’s a one-way communication; I won’t conform, no fucking way! “ adds vocalist Shane Hawco.
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Proceeds from Bandcamp digital downloads of “Deadweight” will be donated to The Alberta Cancer Foundation.

Bandcamp – https://culled.bandcamp.com/track/dead-weight

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YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZgqzqMwB-k

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Culled is a Sludge/Doom Encrusted Grind band from Alberta, Canada, with members residing in Calgary & Edmonton. The band features members with a historical impact in the Western Canadian heavy music scene, including former and current members of bands such as Thorazine, Disciples of Power, WAKE, Exit Strategy, Broken Nose, Fuquored, Mass Distraction, Begrime Exemious, The Noumenon, Section VIII, Acantha, and Bestir.

Their latest EP “Psycles,” released in July 2024 via Horror Pain Gore Death Productions, was recorded with Rob Lawless at Lawless Recording, mixed by Jesse Gander at Rain City Studios, and mastered by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege Mastering.

Album (CD / Digital/ Bundles) at https://www.horrorpaingoredeath.com and (Cassettes/ Vinyl/ Digital) https://www.culled.ca.

Music Video – “Halo of Flies” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx8ku0sjvHc​

Music Video – “Coercion” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRu_Y0JQGC4​

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/2VATxkdiw86kl9pBXMXw7E​

More info:

​https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555777401936​

​https://www.instagram.com/culled.ca/​

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“Entitled Psycles, the band’s newest is a five-song EP that sees the quartet expanding their sonic wingspan with some of the longest and most dynamic songs of their canon rubbing crusty and grease-stained shoulders with punchy sub-two minute ragers. As well, Psycles sees them making a shift from blatant political call-outs to an exploration of the current state of our collective consciousness.” – Decibel Magazine​
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​“Instead of beginning Psycles with one of those swift cuts, they mimic their first EP with the lengthy “The Trauma Of History.” At seven-plus minutes, it’s a great encapsulation of all of their influences merging into one song. The gloomy intro that doesn’t rush off, an abrupt dive into bedlam, then back to an extended outro repeating a crushing riff. Psycles defies anyone’s opinion of where it’ll head, maintaining this for 20 minutes.” – Heavy Music HQ​
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​“Culled has released an excellent second EP, alarmist, vindictive and full of intensity.” – Eklektik Rock​
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​“Once you press play on «Psycles», you will find yourself in a spiral of frustration, darkness and violence in equal parts, which will leave you completely destroyed. And the quartet does not set limits or restrictions when creating music within the parameters that they themselves have chosen. Such a thing translates into two things: authenticity and intensity.” – Broken Tomb Magazine​
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​“Throwing their bullets in the fire and running like hell, title track “Psycles” is an all out 105 seconds of pulverising Deathgrind with a Hardcore Punk edge that punches you in the guts and then asks you to say thank you for it. The track has it all from intense blasting on the kit to razor sharp earworm riffs that get stuck in your cranium. It’s not quite the polar opposite of the opening cut but it cuts out the Doom in delivering Meta to the Masses.” – Metal Noise​
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​“This 5 song EP is sure to grab your attention from the first song. “The Trauma of History” has a very interesting intro with a gripping instrumental behind it, then charges into the over 7-minute song with the racing climb then peaks out and brings you down smooth and gentle. Continuing with the 4 additional tracks, getting more aggressive and doomier, this EP displays the originality and talent of this group!” – Keeper Magazine​
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​“The approximately twenty-minute long EP is exciting extremeness that touches on grindcore, power violence and death/doom… The title track is faster and more uniform in tempo, but still incredibly well rehearsed and nuanced. That is one steamroller of a bass. The guttural vocals destroy all in its path and the blasting drums mean business again… Coercion is an assault and too short. It has my favourite riffing of the album in the middle of the powerviolence. Here the band is as heavy as it is technical. Any faster than Halo Of Flies and they need a new mach benchmark to do it justice. Amazingly, it never loses its coherence or tightness. Where did this band come from again? Excision (Lost Cause) reintroduces those slower parts next to the hyper speed barrage and disharmonic riffing. The band always has a few things to say, but allows itself to deviate from the minute-long excursions to spell them out on tracks like this. This group is culled from a different herd and just crushes it. – Ali “The Metallian””​
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​“Political tensions in the world are running high, and Culled want you to know that they’re not down with it. Combining their searing take on the state of the world with a sludgy grind assault, Culled back their statements with tight songwriting and aggressive performance. On their debut album Thin the Herd, Fail to Learn, Culled wrap angular grindcore in thick sludge, spitting out blasts, mosh parts and distinctive vocals that reflect the band’s disgusted mindset.” – Decibel Magazine​
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​“Sludge grind is one of those things that shouldn’t really exist and yet somehow Culled make it work. They sound absolutely colossal on their new track “Contagion,” a nearly nine minute epic that manages to combine everything that makes the band great. The stop/start madness and dynamic interplay of this song speaks to the band’s talent as songwriters. Meanwhile, the guitar tone alone speaks volumes to what this band has come to represent. With punk fringes on some truly punishing tracks, it’s hard not to be fascinated by the morbid horror of the band. The lead single, ‘Contagion,’ is a mesmerizing ode. It comes from their upcoming LP, Thin The Herd, Fail To Learn, due out October 26th on Hibernation Release. It’s hard to balance two genres that seem so diametrically opposed whilst simultaneously sneaking in moments of pure explorations into the sublime. Experimental, genre bending and clearly forward thinking, ‘Contagion’ is a triumph for a rising force.” – Metal Injection​
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​“Alberta-based grinders Culled embrace all things grimy on their debut full-length, Thin the Herd, Fail to Learn. Much like fellow Canadian forward-thinkers WAKE and Fuck the Facts, Culled embrace grindcore’s lineage while pushing beyond the genre’s typical tropes. The quartet infuse their interpretation of grindcore with jarring discordance and elements of caustic sludge; a sound that is then fully fleshed out by intricate songwriting that demands more showtime than the genre typically lends its songs. Couple these unyielding stretches of chaotic instrumentation with relevant sociopolitical lyrical themes and listeners have quite the physical and cerebral beating in store for them… …Culled‘s Thin the Herd, Fail to Learn is an extremely solid debut recording that points to greater things in the future for these gentlemen.” – Svbterranean​
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​“Edmonton, AB grind outfit Culled push the boundaries of the genre on their debut full-length, Thin the Herd, Fail to Learn. The quartet incorporate slow, sludgy grooves and doom-laden riffs into their discordant grindcore, resulting in a contrast of sounds that is jarring yet complementary… Thin the Herd, Fail to Learn is an impressive debut that showcases a battle of conflicting sounds throughout its 25-minute runtime. What makes it work is Culled’s thoughtful approach to song composition and structure, along with socio-political lyrical content to match the angst-filled emotions that their music emanates.” – Exclaim!

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0 Montreal 90’s Thrash Titans FORESHADOW (ft. members Augury, Vantablack Warship, Arseniq33) Reemerges w/ “This Harvest That You’ve Sown” From “Here Down On Earth” Out Oct 2026

  • September 18, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · Foreshadow · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 18, 2026

A 35‑Year Awakening- Montreal 90’s Thrash Titans FORESHADOW (ft. members Augury, Vantablack Warship, Arseniq33) Reemerges w/ “This Harvest That You’ve Sown”

New EP “Here Down On Earth” Out Oct 2026

Top – L-R- Patrick Loisel (Rhythm and Lead Guitars), Kurtis Clifford (Bass)

Bottom – L-R – Patrick Knup ( Rhythm and Lead Guitars), Pierre Pitre (Drums)

Montreal’s long‑dormant yet fiercely remembered metal force Foreshadow, featuring members Patrick Loisel (Augury), Kurt Clifford (Vantablack Warship), Pierre Pitre (Arseniq33), and Patrick Knup (Clearwater Deathblow), erupts back into the spotlight with the release of their new single and lyric video “This Harvest That You’ve Sown”, from their upcoming EP “Here Down On Earth,” due out on October 2nd, along with select support show dates across Quebec (dates listed below).

Formed formally in 1990, Foreshadow’s origins trace back to summer jams between Patrick, Kurt, and Pierre in the late ’80s. By 1992, the lineup solidified with the addition of Patrick Knup, a fellow musician Loisel met while working in a music store. The band quickly became known for pushing thrash metal into unexpected territories, touching everything from funk to extreme music.

The EP is a complete re‑recording of Foreshadow’s 1991 demo, originally shelved due to poor sound quality. The band preserved the original track order, omitting only a ballad Loisel felt was too soft and time‑consuming to revisit.
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Lyrically, the EP explores social tension, environmental decay, anti‑military sentiment, and the cyclical nature of human behaviour, topics Loisel has studied deeply as a historian and teacher. And the EP cover revisits their original 1991 demo art, depicting violence, pollution, and intolerance, issues that remain disturbingly relevant.
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​“Things are so similar now that I feel like I am 21 again. These general patterns keep repeating themselves regardless of whether we are a primitive or technological society. This album re‑emerging now is like the best timing ever,” adds Loisel.

Unveiling the lead single, “This Harvest That You’ve Sown”, the track, which was originally written in the late 1980s, channels Foreshadow’s trademark fusion of aggression, social commentary, and boundary‑pushing intensity. Written by Loisel, it confronts ecological collapse and environmental urgency, themes he has been speaking about publicly since childhood.

“This Harvest That You’ve Sown,” which I wrote, is about ecological concerns. I was an activist during my youth, and I first started speaking publicly about environmental concerns in 1978 at the age of 8. So it is a lifelong vocation for me,” says Patrick Loisel

Musically, the song reflects Foreshadow’s evolution: heavier tuning, sharpened aggression, and a rhythmic backbone that remains as solid as it was in the early ’90s. Fans can expect a listening experience that feels both frozen in time and shockingly current, an echo of the late ’80s delivered with the force of musicians who refuse to mellow with age.

Listen to “This Harvest That You’ve Sown” at the following links:

Lyric Video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDWvLce3jo8

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Foreshadow’s roots pull from Forbidden, early Testament, Helmet, Pantera, Primus, Slayer, and Carcass. Their modern sound is heavier, tighter, and tuned down from Eb to B, giving the EP a crushing weight that rivals contemporary extreme metal.

With renewed interest from younger metal fans and stronger genre demographics than the early ’90s, Foreshadow expects this release to resonate far beyond nostalgia.

“We sound as aggressive as if we were 35 years younger,” Loisel says. “It doesn’t show an iota.”

Due out October 2, 2026, the EP pre-order / pre-save for “Here Down On Earth” is available at the following link:

​https://foreshadow.bandcamp.com/​

Show Dates:​
Oct 17 – O’Sim Irish Pub – Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, QC
Oct 24 – Turbo Haus – Montreal, QC

Track Listing:​
1. Y? – 6:17
2. Decretei – 3:40
3. This Harvest That You’ve Sown – 4:39
4. As Heroes Die – 7:01
5. Here Down On Earth – 8:46
EP Length: 30:26

Band Lineup:​
Patrick Loisel – Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Vocals
Kurtis Clifford – Bass Guitar
Pierre Pitre – Drums
Patrick Knup – Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar

More Info – https://www.facebook.com/foreshadowmtl​

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0 Out Now! DIRTY SHIRT Celebrates 30 Years w/ The Ultimate Live Best Of Album! “Dirty Thirty Live”

  • September 18, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · Dirty Shirt · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 18, 2026

Out Now! DIRTY SHIRT Celebrates 30 Years w/ The Ultimate Live Best Of Album! “Dirty Thirty Live”

Celebrating 30 years as one of Eastern Europe’s most distinctive and genre‑defying metal bands, the champions of folkcore, Dirty Shirt, are sharing the ultimate live best-of album, “Dirty Thirty Live”. The live album features 30 songs selected from 11 of the most important performances in the Romanian band’s history. The album is available on a double-CD digipack, deluxe double vinyl, and digital streaming.

“DIRTY THIRTY LIVE is a journey through some of the biggest and most important shows of our career. From FolkCore Detour to Wacken, from Hellfest and Rockstadt Extreme Fest to the incredible crowds of Pol’and’Rock, these recordings capture the energy, madness, and emotion that we’ve shared with you onstage throughout the years,” says Mihai Tivadar.

The live album follows Dirty Shirt‘s other celebratory record, “Dirty Thirty (The Best Of),” released this past June on digital platforms, as a limited double‑CD digipak, and on vinyl.

“Dirty Thirty Live” features live recordings from their performances at the following events:

FolkCore Detour – 2017
Wacken Open Air – 2019
25 Years: Pandemic Special – 2020
Pol’and’Rock Festival – 2021
Maximum Rock Festival – 2021
Hellfest – 2022
Pol’and’Rock Festival – 2022
WOŚP Grand Finale – 2023
Electric Castle – 2025
Rockstadt Extreme Fest – 2025
Pol’and’Rock Festival – 2025

Track Listing:​
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​CD 1:​
1. Rapsodia Română – Ciocârlia (feat. Ansamblul Transilvania, FolkCore Detour 2017)
2. Put It On (Hellfest, 2022)
3. Fake (Pol’and’Rock, 2022)
4. Nem Loptam (Pol’and’Rock, 2021)
5. Când s-o-mpărțit norocu’ (Part 1, Electric Castle, 2025)
6. Ride (feat. Ansamblul Transilvania, FolkCore Detour, 2017)
7. Freak Show (feat. Ansamblul Transilvania, FolkCore Detour, 2017)
8. Hora Lentă (Wacken, 2019)
9. Moneyocracy (Maximum Rock Festival, 2021)
10. Bun îi vinul ghiughiuliu – Dulce-i vinu’ (feat. Ansamblul Transilvania, FolkCore Detour, 2017)
11. Cobzar (feat. Ansamblul Transilvania, FolkCore Detour, 2017)
12. Dope-A-Min (WOŚP Grand Finale, 2023)
13. FOMO / Fear of Missing Out (Pol’and’Rock, 2025)
14. Geamparalele (Rockstadt Extreme Fest, 2025)
15. Rapapara (feat. Łydka Grubasa, Pol’and’Rock, 2022)
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​CD 2:​
16. Căluşarii (feat. Ansamblul Transilvania, FolkCore Detour 2017)
17. Pretty Faces (Pol’and’Rock, 2025)
18. Hot for Summer (Hellfest, 2022)
19. Nice Song (Pol’and’Rock, 2021)
20. Away (25 Years Pandemic Special, 2020)
21. New Conspiracy (Pol’and’Rock, 2022)
22. Manifest (feat. Ansamblul Transilvania, FolkCore Detour, 2017)
23. Ungarische Tänze No. 5 – Mental Csárdás (feat. Ansamblul Transilvania, FolkCore Detour, 2017)
24. Ciuleandra – Hoții (feat. Ansamblul Transilvania, FolkCore Detour, 2017)
25. Büntető (Rockstadt Extreme Fest, 2025)
26. Dirtylicious (Rockstadt Extreme Fest, 2025)
27. Maramu’ (Wacken, 2019)
28. Săracă inima me (Rockstadt Extreme Fest, 2025)
29. Bad Apples (Wacken, 2019)
30. Pălinca – Latcho Drom (Pol’and’Rock, 2025)

“Dirty Thirty Live” double-CD digipak, deluxe double vinyl, and digital streaming are available at the following links:

​https://www.dirty-merch.com/​

​https://dirtyshirt.bandcamp.com/​

Digital – https://linktr.ee/dirtyshirtband​

For more info: https://dirty-shirt.com/​
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​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 600 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 Feel The Rumbling of ESHTADUR’s “Thunderground” From New Album “In Darkness All Shadows Gone” Out Oct 2026

  • September 18, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · Eshtadur · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 18, 2026

Feel The Rumbling of ESHTADUR’s “Thunderground” From New Album “In Darkness All Shadows Gone” Out Oct 2026

New Album “In Darkness All Shadows Gone” Out October 2nd, 2026 via Rockshots Records

Colombian melodic death metal force ESHTADUR strikes again with “Thunderground,” the final single leading into their upcoming album “In Darkness All Shadows Gone,” set for release October 2nd via Rockshots Records.

Fast, heavy, and uncompromising, “Thunderground” channels the band’s signature blend of relentless riffing, razor‑sharp melodies, and a brooding atmosphere rooted in the album’s mystical narrative, delivering a fierce and focused snapshot of ESHTADUR’s evolving sound.

At the heart of the song stands the Thunder God, a celestial force associated with awakening and spiritual transformation. Inspired by traditions in which being struck by lightning can represent receiving a gift or a calling, “Thunderground” presents thunder as a force of both destruction and revelation, breaking through illusion to trigger a new state of consciousness.

This symbolism connects directly with the journey at the core of “In Darkness All Shadows Gone“. The Thunder God’s call is directed at The Crow, the shamanic figure who moves through the album’s narrative, where darkness becomes a path toward transformation and self-discovery. Rather than serving as an end in itself, destruction becomes the catalyst for awakening and the beginning of another stage in that journey.

The same sense of urgency shapes the music. Fast guitars and heavy, direct riffs propel the track forward while melodic guitar lines interact with the vocals to create a balance between aggression and atmosphere. The result is a concise and immediate song that places the intensity of ESHTADUR’s death metal foundations alongside the melodic character that defines the record.

That balance extends throughout “In Darkness All Shadows Gone“. Developed over four years, the twelve-track album brings together black and death metal foundations with melodic and symphonic elements, expanding the band’s sound through orchestral arrangements, layered vocals, and Tuvan vocal techniques.

The orchestral dimension was developed in collaboration with the Caldas Symphonic Orchestra, with sessions recorded at Batuta’s Theater in Manizales, Colombia. Produced by Jorg August, the album also features drums recorded by Michal Lysejko (Dieth) in Poland, while mixing and mastering were handled by Tomasz Zed Zalewski.

Following “Into The Woods”, “August’s Burdens” and “Omen Of Millennia”, “Thunderground” completes the series of singles leading into “In Darkness All Shadows Gone“, out October 2nd, 2026 via Rockshots Records.

For fans of Septicflesh, Dissection, and At The Gates.

Stream “Thunderground”: https://lnk.to/dBZm13

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Watch the Official Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZP4yoszcOtc

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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

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

​”Omen Of Millennia” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKik4Z03Mcc

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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
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​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 Out Now! Italian Power Metal ALETHEYA Debut Album “Chance To Reborn” and New Video “Stealer”

  • September 18, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · Aletheya (Rockshots Records) · Music News

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Montreal, QC – September 18, 2026

Out Now! Italian Power Metal ALETHEYA Debut Album “Chance To Reborn” and New Video “Stealer”

Italian melodic power metal band Aletheya releases “Stealer”, the new single from their debut full-length album “Chance To Reborn”, out now as of September 18th, on digital and CD Digipak Version via Rockshots Records.

Accompanied by an official lyric video, “Stealer” arrives in conjunction with the album’s release, bringing its heavier side into focus while remaining firmly connected to Aletheya’s melodic power metal roots.

The band comments:

“The heaviest and most ’80s-inspired track on the album while still maintaining coherence with the overall sound and recalling classic metal elements like White Lion.”

While “Shame” explored a more introspective atmosphere and “Chasing The Sun” embraced an uplifting power metal drive, “Stealer” adds a different shade to “Chance To Reborn”. Across the album, Aletheya builds on their melodic power metal foundations with symphonic, neoclassical, and progressive influences shaping a sound that balances melody, energy, and emotional depth.

Watch the lyric video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SNXPuH-aEo0

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Digital Single: https://lnk.to/XGout3FG​

Conceived as a cohesive listening experience rather than a simple collection of songs, “Chance To Reborn” draws lyrically from personal experiences and explores themes of resilience, rebellion, inner struggle, awareness, and transformation. These different perspectives reflect the band’s approach to turning conflict and adversity into strength, creating a recurring emotional thread throughout the record.

Produced by Stefano Morabito at 16th Cellar Studio with additional keyboards performed by Alessio Lucatti (Vision Divine, Deathless Legacy), “Chance To Reborn” marks Aletheya’s first full-length release and brings together the experience of musicians active across the Italian and international metal scene.

For fans of: Helloween, Gamma Ray, Angra, Stratovarius, Sonata Arctica.

ORDER THE ALBUM: https://rockshots.eu/products/aletheya-chance-to-reborn​

Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/artist/4szmGzBq6jClwrF4EsM15O

​Music Video – “Chasing The Sun” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfyahKs7_v4

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ALETHEYA lineup:

  • David Folchitto: Drums
  • Francesco Menale: Guitars
  • Gianni Carcione: Vocals
  • Fabrizio Sclano: Bass

More info:

​https://rockshots.eu/​

​https://www.instagram.com/aletheya__official/​

​https://www.facebook.com/people/Aletheya/61578108544801/​

BIOGRAPHY:

Aletheya is an Italian melodic power metal band formed by experienced musicians united by a shared artistic vision rooted in the legacy of classic heavy and power metal while embracing a contemporary and emotionally driven songwriting approach. Although “Chance To Reborn” represents the band’s debut full-length album, Aletheya brings together years of experience gained across the Italian and international metal scene.

The line-up features David Folchitto (Stormlord, Kaledon, Embryo, Fleshgod Apocalypse) on drums, Francesco Menale (Risen Crow) on guitars, and Gianni Carcione (A.T.T., Concept) on vocals, and Fabrizio Sclano (Ivory Moon) on bass, combining technical expertise, compositional depth, and a strong artistic identity shaped through decades of musical activity.

Aletheya’s sound blends soaring melodies, powerful rhythmic structures, dynamic vocals, and refined guitar work, balancing the grandeur of traditional European power metal with symphonic textures, neoclassical influences, and progressive sensibilities. Deeply inspired by the German power metal tradition of the ’80s and ’90s, the band also draws from Scandinavian melodic metal, progressive metal, and, at times, darker tonal shades connected to classic death metal influences. Their songwriting reflects a conscious effort to bridge the genre’s roots with a modern and personal artistic perspective.

Lyrically, Aletheya explores themes of resilience, rebellion, inner conflict, and personal awareness, transforming human struggles and emotional tension into songs driven by determination, introspection, and hope. Rather than relying exclusively on fantasy imagery, the band seeks to establish a deeper emotional connection with the listener through themes rooted in direct human experience.

Conceived as more than a simple collection of songs, “Chance To Reborn” represents both an arrival point and a new beginning for the band: the synthesis of past musical experiences and the foundation of a precise artistic identity aimed at bringing melodic power metal into a more contemporary and emotionally resonant dimension.

With their debut album, Aletheya position themselves as a new force within the modern melodic power metal landscape, combining experience, vision, and a profound respect for the genre’s past and future.

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0 Newfoundland Thrash WITHIN THE REALM Unveils First Single w/ Video “Into The Night” From Debut Album “…Of Systemic Decay” Out End of Oct 2026

  • September 17, 2026
  • by Asher
  • · Music News · Within The Realm

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Montreal, QC – September 17, 2026

Newfoundland Thrash WITHIN THE REALM Unveils “Into The Night” From Debut Album “…Of Systemic Decay” Out End of Oct 2026

St. John’s, Newfoundland thrash metal force Within The Realm proudly announces the October 30th release of their debut album “…Of Systemic Decay”, a raw, fast, and fiercely old‑school assault forged from the band’s deep roots in 80s/90s thrash. This first full-length delivers a blistering blend of thrash aggression, conspiracy‑charged lyricism, psychological turmoil, and anti‑authoritarian fire. Produced by drummer Michael Small and recorded DIY with no click tracks, no autotune, and no polish, the album embraces the unfiltered honesty of live performance: fast, loud, and unapologetically real.
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Across its tracks, the record explores internal dread, external oppression, UFO disclosure, societal collapse, and the cathartic power of heavy metal culture. Songs like “Sixth Sense,” “Spiral of Terror,” “Hidden Agenda,” “The Hydra,” and “The Information Is Out” dive into themes of trauma, manipulation, government deception, and unified resistance. Meanwhile, tracks such as “Endless Life” and “Into the Night” celebrate heavy metal as a lifelong sanctuary, brotherhood, and outlet for primal energy.
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​“We wrote this album with a certain rawness and honesty that came from our love of 80s and 90s metal,” says bassist Rick White. “Those decades inspire us the most, and we truly captured that on this LP,” adds Rick White (bass and backing vocals).
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​“It feels great to finally have these songs recorded after almost 10 years. Everything happened at the right time; we’ve grown as players and as friends,” adds drummer/producer Michael Small.
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The first glimpse of the album is the single “Into the Night,” a celebration of everything metal stands for: nostalgia, intensity, and lifelong devotion to the scene from 1985 to today. With its 90s thrash vibe, melodic hooks, and high‑octane energy, the track has already become a fan favorite at live shows.
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​“It’s a banger track, and it kicks ass. This single gives people the basic idea of what Within The Realm is about,” says Small.
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The music video amplifies the band’s chemistry, humor, and stage presence, showing a group that takes the music seriously, but never themselves.

Watch and listen at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JymvTQLfBh4

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Within The Realm was formed from bassist Rick White’s desire to play the metal “embedded deep inside our souls” with musicians who felt like brothers. The band name reflects their refusal to stick to one subgenre, embracing every style within the realm of metal. The lineup includes Rick White on bass (Festered Corpse, Sacrament A.D., Oberon, Rapid Burial, Corporal Punishment, Incidium), Geoff Waye on guitar (Category VI, Triskelyon, Artach, Oberon), Mike Small on drums and album producer (Jaded Truth, Winterhearth), and vocalist Richard Squires (formerly Last Soul Down).

Track Listing:
​1. Sixth Sense – 4:13
2. Endless Life – 4:59
3. Spiral of Terror – 5:39
4. Hidden Agenda – 5:05
5. Homicidal Sacrifice – 4:12
6. The Hydra – 5:26
7. The Information is Out – 5:16
8. Into The Night – 4:24
Album Length – 37:56
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​More info:

​https://www.facebook.com/WithinTheRealmOfMetal​

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