Photo Credit: Ricky Mina

South Carolina metallic hardcore band Your Spirit Dies have announced a new three song EP It Is Well…, set for release on 22nd May via MNRK Heavy. The EP serves as a follow-up to last year’s My Gnawing Pains Will Never Rest full-length.

Comments vocalist Brandon Byars: “With this new material, we’ve settled into what we’ve sought for several years. The intention of Your Spirit Dies was never to be simply pastiche, but to take the influences that shaped us early on and view them through a modern lens and I think we’ve succeeded. It’s heavy, dark, melodic, and everything that YSD should be.

“Working with producer Randy Leboeuf [Boundaries, Dying Wish, Chamber, Orthodox, The Acacia Strain, etc.] on this project was awesome,” he continues, “We went with a decent amount of demo material to pick and choose from and only really used two or three parts. A lot of the writing came really naturally, and we had these songs in their final forms in a matter of a couple of days.”

In advance of the release the band has unveiled the EP’s lead single, 'Starless'.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/7BXvguKmDfg

Pre-save the EP here: https://yourspiritdies.ffm.to/itiswell

“We tried to do a short concept with this release, again utilizing religious imagery,” says Byars. “‘Starless’ is the first part of a two-part story focusing on the aftermath of those condemned to exist on earth in an Armageddon-like event. To be clear, this is not a ‘turn to God’ story from Sunday school. If anything, it retains a message of questioning and doubt of an all-loving God who’d leave his beloved creation in ‘the starless dark.’”

Small towns across America are home to countless untold stories, and Greenville, South Carolina is no exception. This city may be small, but it’s big on spirit. Your Spirit Dies, hailing from this very place, channels that humble yet fierce energy, embodying an underdog work ethic and an unstoppable fire.
 
The band’s MNRK Heavy debut, My Gnawing Pains Will Never Rest, released last spring, not only leaned into influences as diverse as At The Gates, Killswitch Engage, Napalm Death, and Godflesh, but they also culled inspiration from giallo horror classics a la The Beyond. Wrote Decibel Magazine, “…My Gnawing Pains Will Never Rest hearkens back to the heyday of Jasta-hosted Headbangers Ball. More specifically, they embody the precise moment of transition between Myspace and Facebook as cutting-edge music promotion tools. In an ocean of Knocked Looses and Code Oranges, Your Spirit Dies’ earnest love letter to the Ozzfest second stage milieu in pleasant and refreshing…The band’s great strength is in their ability to replicate the full spectrum of that genre’s various tropes and – this is the hard part! – arrange and deploy those tropes to maximum effect.” Added New Transcendence, “With the pure intensity and stunning instrumental dynamism, it should come as no surprise that Your Spirit Dies hosts a strong and powerful vocal element as well. With harsh, belted screams capable of both piercing yells and blistering low bellows, the vocals throughout My Gnawing Pains Will Never Rest are exactly what they need to be. Sincere at times, scalding and primal at others…an outstanding release…”
 
It Is Well… is a taste of what’s next to come in the forever compelling Your Spirit Dies trajectory.

Your Spirit Dies are:
Brandon Byars – vocals
Tyler Dorman – guitars
Hunter Lenoir – guitar
Killian Dawson – bass
Keenan MacNeal – drums

Your Spirit Dies online: 
Facebook || Instagram || X ||  MNRK Heavy website

It Is Well… tracklisting:

1.Starless
2. When Peace, Like A River
3. Whispers In Omen

Photo Credit: Vesperian

Vesperian, a new Germany-based label headed by Philipp Schulte (ex Century Media), is happy to announce the release of the first new song of Portland’s DRY WEDDING. With 'Arrowhead' DRY WEDDING offer a gripping entry into their heaviest and most aggressive work to date. Dense post-punk gloom, spectral gothic-country twang, and the visceral force of noise rock, black metal, and doom converge in a sound both feral and precise. Razor-sharp guitars, prowling basslines, and dynamic baritone vocals open a desolate, cathartic world that is unmistakably their own. More news on DRY WEDDING in the following weeks.

Listen to 'Arrowhead' here: https://tr.ee/vesperian_drywedding

Vocalist / guitarist Davey Ferchow commented: "As a band that exists between various genres, DRY WEDDING has been searching for a label that does things on its own terms — Vesperian is that label. With their collective expertise, immense passion, and artist-centered philosophy, we couldn’t be more thrilled about working with Vesperian and can’t wait to see where this next chapter leads." 

“At Vesperian, we always look out for bands that cannot be put into genres all that easily. DRY WEDDING is one of those bands. Their blend of gothic-infused punk, dark country vibes, and an almost black metal-like atmosphere is pretty unique – and pretty awesome. Working with the band has been nothing but a pleasure so far, and we are very much looking forward to introducing DRY WEDDING to a wider audience and helping them grow.” Philipp Schulte / Vesperian

For more information, to subscribe to their newsletter: https://www.vesperian.world/newsletter/

DRY WEDDING are:
Davey Ferchow - vocals, guitar
Jarrod Green - guitar, synth
Chadwick Ferguson - bass
Tom Fuller – drums

DRY WEDDING online:
https://www.instagram.com/drywedding
https://www.facebook.com/drywedding
https://drywedding.bandcamp.com/

Vesperian online:
www.vesperian.world 
www.instagram.com/vesperian.world 
www.youtube.com/@Vesperian.watchers 

Photo Credit: Pelagic Records

French post-metal band Lost In Kyiv have announced the release of their new album We're All Going To Be Fine, set for release on 19th June 2026 via Pelagic Records. They have also unveiled their new single / video, 'Eclipse'.

Watch the video to 'Eclipse' here: https://youtu.be/MwaSWyrm3oA

Stream and pre-save here: https://orcd.co/lostinkyiv

The band comment on the single: "‘Eclipse’ is a journey through contrasting atmospheres, shifting between light and darkness. The track moves from epic, melodic arrangements highlighted by a beautiful brass section, straight into one of the most violent moments we’ve ever composed. This contrast perfectly represents those dark phases within ourselves, the heavy & destructive thoughts that can sometimes arise within us."

Over the course of more than a decade, Lost In Kyiv have refined a sound that fuses cinematic ambition, electronic precision, and visceral live energy into something unmistakably their own. With their new album, We’re All Going To Be Fine, they push that identity further than ever; sharpening their production, intensifying their dynamics, and embracing a darker, more immersive sonic architecture.
 
Lost In Kyiv comment: "We're All Going To Be Fine explores the tension between hope and inner collapse, and how modern life can disconnect us from ourselves and each other. The songs were inspired by personal experiences, societal pressure, and the idea that we often become our own worst enemy. We were also inspired by the work of Carl Gustav Jung (who is the voice at the end of the album), especially his ideas about exploring the human psyche, as well as themes from movies like Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind or Melancholia."

Lost in Kyiv’s music has always thrived on tension between the organic and the synthetic. On We’re All Going To Be Fine, that integration reaches a new level of clarity and depth. The writing and production process was long and exacting, allowing the band to refine every transition and tonal detail. Songs unfold with architectural precision, motifs are introduced subtly before expanding into vast, multi-layered climaxes. Dynamics are handled with patience and control, silence and minimalism are deployed as strategically as explosive crescendos. This careful pacing gives the album a cinematic flow and larger narrative in which struggle and compassion coexist.

Guitars surge and recede in wide, panoramic arcs. At moments they shimmer and support, at others they thrash violently, accumulating layers of distortion and harmonic overtones. Acoustic instrumentation is interwoven with sequenced synth lines, pulsing arpeggiators, and carefully sculpted electronic textures that give the band’s sound a sense of forward propulsion. 
 
Lost in Kyiv continue: “We always wanted to write music around strong themes, and for the first time, we decided to focus on something more internal than on previous albums. Our last four albums, except maybe Nuit Noire, were more about broader and more general themes. This time, we wanted to explore the fragility of mental health and the human psyche, the relation we have with ourself.”

Lost in Kyiv are:
Jean-Christophe Condette : Bass, Synths
Dimitri Denat : Guitars
Maxime Ingrand : Guitars, Synths, Machines, Programming
Jérémie Legrand : Drums, Programming

Lost in Kyiv online:
https://www.instagram.com/lostinkiev_band/
https://www.facebook.com/lostinkiev/

Track list:
1. Enlightened  
2. Burst
3. Mantra
4. Eclipse  
5. Becoming
6. Euphoria 
7. Liminality

Photo Credit: Rob Blackham

Hotly-tipped UK rocker Dan Byrne has unveiled his new single 'Home', another glimpse of his highly-anticipated debut record This Is Where the Show Begins (22nd May, Frontiers). 

Stream 'Home' and pre-order the album here: https://ffm.bio/thisiswheretheshowbegins
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/PzRK3qyTgqc

Dan comments: "'Home" closes the album on a grand and emotional scale. Musically, it’s vast - cinematic guitars, soaring vocals, and a sense of release that makes it feel like the light breaking through at the end of a storm. Lyrically, 'Home' is about connection that transcends distance, the kind of love that grounds you no matter how far you roam. It was born out of life on the road: hotel rooms, long drives, and late nights spent under unfamiliar skies, but knowing that somewhere out there, the person you love is looking up at the same stars.

"No matter how far away I am, my partner is my home. We might be on opposite sides of the world, but we’re still under the same sky, the same stars, the same universe. Home is about sitting with the weight of loneliness and finding comfort in the thought that someone is part of you, even when they’re not near. It’s a song about peace, belonging, and gratitude.

As the final song on the record, Home acts as the emotional resolution to everything that’s come before: the end of the storm, if you will. After exploring conflict, self-sabotage, anger, and pain across the album, this song represents acceptance, stillness, and clarity. It’s a love letter, a homecoming, and a moment of still light in the aftermath of noise.

Home is where the journey finally lands - not in a place, but in a person."

The single follows Dan's triumphant headline tour, with nearly every date sold out. He follows this with an acoustic record store tour. Dates: 

May 22 Glasgow Assai Records (Matinee)
May 22 Edinburgh Assai Records (Evening)
May 23 Newcastle Beyond Vinyl (Matinee)
May 23 Bury Wax & Beans (Evening)
May 24 Sheffield Arundel Emporium (Matinee)
May 24 Oxford Truck (Evening)
May 25 Portsmouth Pie & Vinyl (Matinee)
May 25 Swansea Derricks (Evening)
May 26 London Fighting Cocks (Evening)
May 27 Nantwich Applestump Records (Matinee)
May 27 Leeds Crash Records (Evening)

May 28 Liverpool Jacaranda (full electric show, playing album in full)

Dan will also be performing at Steelhouse Festival on 25th July.

Dan Byrne swept in off the Mersey, announcing himself as a solo artist in 2023 with his debut EP, Beginnings. His powerhouse, soul-inflected vocal and deftly-executed, yet hugely accessible songcraft has quickly marked him out as an artist on the rise. Blending contemporary edge with classic influence, Byrne’s music is powerful, honest, and deeply emotive - widescreen in scope yet intimate at its core. It rocks, without question, but what truly sets him apart is the courage to weave sensitivity and vulnerability through the intensity. This isn’t just rock music - it has the heart and authenticity to connect with an audience beyond any one genre.

In just two years Dan has toured the UK three times, delivered standout performances at multiple festivals and found overwhelming support from Planet Rock - the UK’s leading rock station - where his first four singles amassed an impressive 25 weeks on the playlist. With that foundation firmly in place, Byrne now turns his focus to the release of his long-awaited debut solo album, marking the next powerful step in his evolution as an artist.

This Is Where The Show Begins - Dan’s debut album - is full of joy and confidence. There’s a swagger alongside the sensitivity, a further broadening of musical scope. But at the centre of it, is that voice -  as powerful as it is vulnerable, as emotive as it is strong.

The lead single, ‘Saviour’ - the perfect album opener - bursts to life with attention-grabbing hard-rock stabs and pile-driving riffs. Its verses simmer with drama before the tension breaks in a chorus that makes it clear we’re in for one hell of a ride. It struts, it shimmies and it absolutely rocks. “Light ’em up,” indeed. There’s no let up as we barrel headlong into ‘She’s the Devil’ - Dan weighing in with a colossal vocal punctured by gonzo guitar gymnastics, the sheer euphoria spilling forth here is palpable.

Elsewhere, we're taken to church with ‘Praise Hell’, and ‘Sober’ is stained with regret. We even perhaps get a glimpse of where Byrne is heading next with album closer ‘Home’ - a sprawling, soaring, shapeshifting piece of alt-rock which essentially is never in danger of losing its soul. It’s what Glenn Hughes and 30 Seconds To Mars might come up if they ever combined their superpowers.

This Is Where The Show Begins is the culmination of what has been an incredible journey so far. It’s a marker for what can happen when you back yourself, a calling card for following your gut. Bursting with ambition, diversity and authenticity, this is where it may truly begin for Dan, the exciting thing for us to ponder is where it should lead to next.

Dan Byrne online:

https://www.danbyrne.co
https://www.instagram.com/danbyrne__
https://www.facebook.com/danbyrneofficial

Tracklisting:
1. Saviour
2. She’s The Devil
3. Praise Hell
4. Sober
5. Cherry & Leather
6. Death Of Me
7. Temple
8. Pulling Me Under
9. Hate Me
10. Home

Photo Credit: Arising Empire

"one of heavy music’s most blisteringly brilliant bands" - Kerrang
"This rips" - Daniel P. Carter / Radio 1 Rock Show
"grooves deeper than the Mariana Trench" - Metal Hammer

thrown have made their long-awaited return with new single 'split'. It's urgent and unfiltered, channeling frustration and inner pressure into something direct and physical.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/L1p019wVrog

Stream the single here: https://arisingempire.com/thrown

Lyrically, 'split' revolves around losing control, self-doubt, and the exhausting weight of being stuck in your own head. It captures that moment where thoughts start to spiral and nothing seems to move forward. Instead of hiding behind abstraction, the band keep things raw and honest. Lines like “I’ve gotten used to not knowing what to do” reflect a sense of resignation, while the repeated “split my head in two” becomes a powerful expression of overload, almost like a desperate need to break free from your own thoughts.

Sonically, the track stays true to what has made thrown stand out in the first place, while sounding more refined and focused than ever. Crushing, down-tuned riffs drive the song forward, backed by relentless drums and breakdowns that hit with purpose rather than excess. There’s a clear sense of control in the chaos, everything feels tight, intentional, and built for maximum impact without overcomplicating things.
In a short time, thrown have built serious momentum.

With millions of streams across platforms and a rapidly growing international fanbase, the band have established themselves as one of the most exciting new names in modern metalcore. Their straightforward, no-frills approach has resonated with listeners looking for something real, something that doesn’t rely on trends, but on energy and authenticity.

'split' feels like a natural next step. It takes everything the band have done so far and sharpens it, heavier, more direct, and emotionally clearer. It’s not about reinventing their sound, but about pushing it further and making it hit harder.

The band have also announced a European summer festival run including Download Festival, as well as headline tour dates.

UK dates:

Jun 14 - Download Festival 2026
Jun 15 - Brighton, Concorde 2
Jun 16 - Norwich, The Waterfront

thrown are:
Marcus Lundqvist | vocals
Johan Liljeblad | guitar
Andreas Malm | guitar
Buster Odeholme | drums

For more information:
https://www.facebook.com/thrownband
https://www.instagram.com/thrownband
https://www.tiktok.com/@thrownband
https://x.com/thrownsthlm

Austrian deathcore collective Castiel have announced their new EP All Returns to Hollow and Silence, set for release on 24th July via Seek and Strike. An immersive conceptual release, the EP will unfold chapter by chapter, beginning with the devastating opening salvo, 'Act I: Defile // Denounce'.

Watch the video for 'Act I: Defile // Denounce' here: https://youtu.be/glvu7iUd3lM

Pre-save All Returns to Hollow and Silence here: https://orcd.co/castielep2026

From its opening moments, 'Act I: Defile // Denounce' drops you straight into the deep end, pairing punishing low-tuned riffs with bursts of relentless speed and precision. It’s a track that immediately signals Castiel's intentions, heavier and more dynamic than ever and sets the foundation for a record built on brutality and depth.

All Returns to Hollow and Silence is a genuine step forward for the band. Drawing from a diverse range of influences, Castiel have crafted a sound that is pulled together with purpose. Firmly rooted in deathcore, the EP pushes beyond the genre confines, embracing contrast and atmosphere alongside its more destructive elements.

Speaking on the release, the band said: “This EP is heavier, more brutal but also more emotional than anything we’ve done before as a band. We’ve pushed ourselves creatively while staying true to who we are, this feels like the most complete version of Castiel yet.”

The new EP is built as a continuous story with each track acting as a chapter in a wider narrative. That idea carries through visually too, with every song set to receive its own video. 

At its core, All Returns to Hollow and Silence explores the shifting relationship between two central protagonists, tracing a journey shaped by tension, transformation and emotional conflict. Subtle inspiration has been drawn from the lore of World of Warcraft, particularly the arcs of Arthas Menethil and Jaina Proudmoore. 

Musically, the release channels the oppressive weight and atmosphere of Black Tongue and Humanity's Last Breath, while incorporating the raw aggression of Bodysnatcher and The Acacia Strain. The result is a record that moves seamlessly between suffocating heaviness and explosive intensity. 

Emerging from Klagenfurt, Austria in 2014, Castiel quickly made their mark with their bleak atmospheres and downtempo heaviness. Early releases including their debut single 'Human Scum' and the Exitium EP (2015) set the tone, followed by Blasphemy in 2017, before lineup changes forced the band into a hiatus. 

They returned in 2023 with Shadowlands, signalling a clear step up in both sound and ambition. That momentum carried into 2025’s Khaos EP, a darker, more introspective release that pushed further into themes of psychological collapse and existential weight.

Now, with their signing to Seek and Strike, Castiel enter a new chapter. All Returns to Hollow and Silence not only marks their first release under the label, but their most ambitious work to date. 

Having already shared stages with the likes of Distant, Carnifex, Born of Osiris and more, the band have built a reputation for intense, no frills live shows. Stay tuned for live dates to follow. 

For more:
Instagram || Facebook || Spotify 

Track-list:

1. Act I: Defile // Denounce
2. Act II: A Festering Wound
3. Act III: Vile Spirits
4. Act IV: Empty Throne

Photo Credit: Rude Records

Equal Vision Records, Dine Alone Records and The Flatliners today present 'Pulpit', the latest single to be lifted from the 8th May release of Cold World, the longstanding Canadian punk quartet’s brand new studio album.

“‘Pulpit’ is a musical excavation of what always feels to be looming in the dark corners around us,” the band say. “Our palpable mortality, the deception of belief, and the beauty of decay, all wrapped up into a twist and turn for two-and-a-half minutes that will just keep you guessing.”

Watch the music video for 'Pulpit' here: https://youtu.be/RpsaTn_g-8M
Stream the track on all platforms here: http://flatliners.lnk.to/Pulpit

Pre-order/pre-save-pre-add the record here: https://flatliners.lnk.to/cold-world 

While 2022's New Ruin was preoccupied with the inherited damages of the last generation, Cold World sees that legacy for what it is - a ghost, a fading memory. If New Ruin was about the rage of realisation, now we're damned with the aftermath of clarity. Welcome to the future. 

The Flatliners will be touring the UK alongside A Wilhelm Scream.

Dates:
August
18 — Nottingham, UK — Rescue Rooms 
19 — Glasgow, UK — Slay 
21 — Manchester, UK — The Bread Shed 
22 — London, UK — The Garage 
23 — Bristol, UK — The Fleece 

Maybe the greatest resistance that any artist can offer today is the radical act of stability — the same four people, friends since they were kids, playing music together because they have been compelled to for nearly their entire lives, 24 years and counting.

Cold World, the brand new studio album from Canadian punk veterans The Flatliners, is the sound of a band free to make what they want with the people they want to make it with, to try to carve out some space to demonstrate a different way of doing things - a space where bands share credit equally, where friends grow and work together over decades, a space where stability is the reward for sticking to your vision. 

That vision has evolved into a consistent confidence that gives The Flatliners the freedom to experiment with the edges of their sound while grounded by each other, locking out the decay of the world outside. The band fought through the fire of their last record only to find a landscape of debasement and erasure, and an increasingly cold world for all of us to live in.
 
The textures of Cold World itself are anything but comfortable and familiar. The band’s airtight foundation of bassist Jon Darbey and drummer Paul Ramirez continues to drive with a learned, casual urgency on rippers like 'Inner Peace' and 'Burn', while Chris Cresswell and Scott Brigham deploy the controlled chaos of their shredding two-guitar attack, enveloping the listener on songs like 'Pulpit' and 'Whyte Light'. As the album ends, we may be drifting out into darkness. But if we’re lucky, we can choose who we drift with. 

The Flatliners online:

Official | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Spotify | Apple Music

Track list:

1. Stolen Valour
2. Good, You?
3. Inner Peace
4. And They're Off
5. Only Darkness
6. Whyte Light
7. Into Annihilation
8. Pulpit
9. Turning Signal Rhythm
10. Gush
11. Burn
12. United In Spite

Introducing Prince of Failure, the new collaborative project from Daniel Tompkins (TesseracT) and Paul Ortiz (Chimp Spanner).

The duo will release their new album Prince of Failure on 19th June via KScope.

Prince of Failure marks a significant shift in Daniel Tompkins’ creative world. Written and developed over several years with Paul Ortiz, the album traces a long internal process rather than a single moment of inspiration. The material reflects on neurodivergence, masking, and the psychological weight of living out of alignment with expectation - themes that shape both the narrative and the sound of the record.

Today, the duo have shared 'Horizon', the first single from the eponymous debut album alongside a new video. 'Horizon' features Kristyn Hope (Daedric) and you can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/8YqUCpw4_jU

Stream 'Horizon' here: https://orcd.co/horizon_listen

Pre-order Prince of Failure here: https://princeoffailure.lnk.to/Prince_Of_Failure

Dan Tompkins comments: "'Horizon' captures the moment where everything feels like it’s collapsing around you, but something inside is still pushing you forward. Within the wider story of the album it marks the beginning of the transformation - the point where the protagonist is forced to confront the weight of his own doubts and the expectations placed on him. Having Kristyn Hope on the track added another emotional dimension; her voice almost feels like a guiding presence cutting through the chaos.

"It was actually one of the first songs Paul Ortiz and I wrote together for this project around eight years ago, and one of the earliest ideas that really clicked creatively. The video was produced by Michael Levine using Unreal Engine, with additional FX work from Richard Oakes."

Musically, the album develops the atmosphere of Daniel Tompkins’ earlier solo work into darker, more reflective territory. Paul’s spacious arrangements, electronic textures and powerful guitar work sit alongside intimate, close-mic vocals, creating a strong sense of immediacy without sacrificing the dynamic scope associated with Tompkins’ progressive background and work with TesseracT. The pacing is restrained and deliberate with interludes and recurring motifs reinforcing the feeling of a continuous psychological arc.

The decision to release the record under the name Prince of Failure reflects the collaborative identity of the project and separates it from Tompkins’ previous roles. It allows the work to exist on its own terms, without reference to past expectations. The Prince of Failure now stands as an official creative partnership between Tompkins and Ortiz, a shared vision with long-term intent.

Prince of Failure online:
https://www.facebook.com/princeoffailure
https://www.instagram.com/prince.of.failure

TRACKLISTING:
1. The Glass Veil [01:38]
2. Dream Stealer [05:20]
3. Moonlight [04:09]
4. Phantom [04:01]
5. Fragile Crown [03:14]
6. Saturn’s Shadow [04:16]
7. Silent Throne [04:50]
8. Horizon (feat. Kristyn Hope) [05:08]
9. Palace of Echoes [00:42]
10. Prince of Failure [03:39]
11. Heartless [03:36]
12. Jaded Mantra [05:43]

Photo Credit: Evelina Szczesik

Sweden’s modern metal frontrunners SELF DECEPTION have dropped the new single 'DON’T B E L O N G', ahead of their upcoming Napalm Records debut album One Of Us, out on 15th May.

Stream the video for 'DON'T B E L O N G' here: https://youtu.be/ivyf_8BWNUs

Pre-order the album here: https://lnk.to/SelfDeception-ONEOFUS/napalmrecords
 
With 'DON’T B E L O N G', SELF DECEPTION showcase their range through a combination of hauntingly beautiful melodies, multifaceted vocal performance, and a heavy rhythm section that drives this sentimental modern rock anthem.The new track delivers a powerful message about breaking cycles, parting ways, and the importance of self-preservation.
 
Vocalist Andreas Clark comments: ”‘DON’T B E L O N G’ is deeply personal, reflecting my battle with addiction and mental health. It’s a reminder of a darkness I never want to revisit. By turning my toughest times into music, I hope to connect with others facing similar struggles and let them know they are not carrying this alone”.

SELF DECEPTION have been confirmed to perform at Download Festival on 13th June as part of their summer festival run.

Known for their fiery fusion of anthemic modern metal and powerful melodic rock, SELF DECEPTION have shared stages with the likes of Electric Callboy, Danko Jones, and Adept since their 2009 debut, while racking up millions of streams and video views – including their viral 2022 hit, 'Fight Fire With Gasoline', with tens of millions of streams. Written on the road during the heaviest touring of SELF DECEPTION’s career so far, One Of Us is a cohesive album full of character, made for the stage – and the pit.

SELF DECEPTION comment on One Of Us:
“One Of Us is our new album, inspired by life on the road and the energy of the live stage. Touring so much has put us in a kind of ‘live bubble’, and that feeling runs through the songwriting. The album revolves around outsidership and the desire to belong. On tour, we meet many lost and lonely people, all seeking a few hours of escape where they can disappear into a rock show. With One Of Us, we want everyone to feel part of something bigger, to feel like one of us.”
 
From massive pit churners to creative storylines and choruses full of hit potential, the energy on One Of Us is unmatched. The band has a busy festival summer following the album’s release, so fans will get the first chance to experience these new tracks live at several major European rock and metal festivals. With One Of Us, SELF DECEPTION are ready to push contemporary rock to the next level! The album will be available digitally and in several physical formats, with cover artwork created by Alex Tillbrook, who is well known for his work on the hit Netflix series “Stranger Things”, as well as for collaborations with artists such as Metallica, Blink-182, and Sleep Token.

Bone-crushing album-opener and title track 'ONE OF US' takes no prisoners, unleashing the heavy modern metal side of the Swedish powerhouse: fusing relentless hardcore energy, in-your-face lyrics, and high-voltage attitude, the track hits with unstoppable force. Following track 'TIME’S UP' features an absolute hit chorus, fresh hooks and high-energy instrumentals, while emotional 'DON’T B E L O N G' addresses the difficult themes of addiction and mental health battles – the combination of hauntingly beautiful melodies, multifaceted vocal performance and heavy rhythm section carry this sentimental track. Further highlights on SELF DECEPTION’s new 11-track offering include 'THE WEDDING', an energetic modern rock anthem with a particularly dark and twisted storyline, and 'BREAK!', with its heavy-hitting drums, electronic influences and yet another irresistible sing-along chorus. 'ENTERTAINED' delivers one of the heaviest breakdowns on the album, before 'GODDAMN ME' brings the record to a powerful close.

SELF DECEPTION are:          
Erik Ingels Graham – Drums
Andreas Clark – Vocals
Ronny Westphal – Guitar
Patrik Carlberg Hallgren – Bass
 
SELF DECEPTION online:             
INSTAGRAM
FACEBOOK
TIKTOK
WEBSITE
NAPALM RECORDS

One Of Us track list:

1. ONE OF US
2. TIME’S UP
3. WAKE UP
4. DON’T B E L O N G
5. DEATH OF ME
6. BREAK!
7. THE WEDDING
8. KETAMINE COWBOY
9. BLAME
10. ENTERTAINED
11. GODDAMN ME

One Of Us will be available in the following formats:
1 LP Splatter Cristallo Green, incl. LP sized booklet + Mask – Napalm Records exclusive
1 LP Marbled Translucent Old Purple, Viola, Black, incl. Slipmat – Napalm Records exclusive
1 LP Translucent Fuchsia
1 LP Translucent Lime Green – band shop exclusive
1 CD Digipak
Digital Album