Photo Credit: Jon Sugden

Fast emerging tech-metalcore band Eschalon have released their new single / video, 'Denial', featuring a special guest performance from vocalist Ashe O'Hara.

Produced by Jake Ten and staring model Purplemuffinz, watch the 'Denial' video here: https://youtu.be/s1o1yiVCACw

Wade into the haunting melody of 'Denial' – a captivating exploration of love twisted by narcissism, obsession, and control. This track blends haunting themes with a manic undercurrent, tracing the narrator’s descent into a toxic cycle of fixation and resentment after the collapse of a relationship.

The band comment: "Lyrically, 'Denial' delves into the refusal of rejection, where obsessive and egotistical tendencies clash with seething rage and bitter regret. The narrator struggles to reconcile their possessive behaviours with the devastation they've caused, projecting blame while carrying the burden of their own faults. As the song unfolds, moments of self-awareness punctuate the delusion, revealing the internal war between compulsion and accountability.

"Musically, 'Denial' strikes a delicate balance between manic intensity and melodic nuance, mirroring the push-and-pull of obsession and introspection. Its delicate melodies intertwine with dark, chaotic passages, underscoring the volatility of the emotions at play.

"'Denial' is a raw portrayal of love turned venomous—a powerful narrative of fixation, control, and the desperate search for redemption amid the wreckage of a broken relationship. It’s a poignant reminder of the destructive force of denial and the toll it takes on both the heart and the mind."

Catch the band on the following dates:

07/03 - Ipswich, The Music Room (w/ The Five Hundred)
07/03 - Birmingham, The Flapper (w/ The Five Hundred)
28/03 - London, 229 (w/ Osiah & Beyond Extinction)
30/03 - Leeds, Headrow House (w/ Pravitas & Arwassa)
25/04 - Norwich, Waterfront Studio (w/ Hacktivist & InRetrospect)
26/04 - Milton Keynes, The Craufurd Arms (w/ Hacktivist & InRetrospect)
27/04 - Nottingham, Saltbox (w/ Hacktivist & InRetrospect)
03/05 - Mansfield, Legends Sports Bar (Kin’ell Fest)
04/05 - Leicester, Firebug (w/ Raised By Owls & Glass Grave)
12/07 - Mangata Festival, Nottingham

A visual and auditory onslaught, Eschalon’s presence is undeniable; from their striking visuals, to their dynamic sound and immersive live experience, with the band racking up over 650,000 streams across platforms in their first year. They have also earned live dates with Exist Immortal, Waterlines, Vexed, Chuggaboom, Raised By Owls, Viscera, Kid Bookie, Evile, Seething Akira, Milk & Two Shuggahs and more. Mixing dissonance and serenity in a way that is unique in 2025, Eschalon draw from a wide range of influences, fusing multiple genres throughout a dense and chaotic soundscape.

Eschalon are:
Vocals: Brad Makinson, Maximo David
Guitars: Simon Garrod, Callum Smith
Bass: James O’Donoghue
Drums: Miles Taylor

FFO: Monuments, Northlane, Architects, The Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza, Agent Fresco

Eschalon online:
https://linktr.ee/eschalon
www.eschalon.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/Eschalon
https://www.instagram.com/eschalonuk

Ashe O'Hara | Photo Credit Jake Ten

Photo Credit: Harry Steel

Stellar new UK alt-shoegaze group OVERSIZE have released their debut album Vital Signs, out now via SharpTone.  

Purchase here: https://bfan.link/vital-signs-1

In celebration of the news, the band have also released a visualiser for their focus track 'Are You With Me?'. Watch: https://youtu.be/ewxUJQB82_k

The band comment: "It feels very surreal to finally be releasing our debut full-length. Pretty much since the start of the band we knew we wanted to be an ‘album band’. Even through we had released two EPs previously we’ve always had enough material written to make a full length, so we knew after the second EP it was time to make the jump. Recorded in under two weeks at The Ranch Production House, we closely collaborated with producer Lewis Johns to create something we’re really proud of.

"It was always our aim to write an album where each song has its own identity yet still works holistically as an album, we were really conscious of the album not sounding to ‘samey’ yet the same time not feeling like a playlist of random songs. We’re still so honoured that SharpTone shares our passion and vision for the record and can’t wait for people to finally hear it."

OVERSIZE have already turned the heads of many tastemakers in the UK scene, with rave reviews and rapt attention from NME, Kerrang!, and Dan P. Carter, Alyx Holcombe, and Jack Saunders at BBC R1. In their short time as a band OVERSIZE have already performed at Outbreak Festival, and supported Militarie Gun, Higher Power, Fiddlehead, Boston Manor, and many more.  

Although still very much in their infancy, the group - who formed in the South West of England - have already developed a fully-formed, personal sound. Elements of post-hardcore, alternative metal, shoegaze and emo combine to deliriously heady effect. While the band don’t shy away from their love of alternative 90’s music, and a love of HUM, The Smashing Pumpkins, Deftones, and Pixies, OVERSIZE have very little interest in being sonically tied to the past. 

The bandmembers' shared experience of writing and playing live together has found them carving out their own space within the alternative scene, in just a handful of years. Exploring the vast range of dynamics within their music, songs drift between atmospheric textures to loud fuzzy riffs, magnifying and complimenting the personal and often venerable vocals.

Watch OVERSIZE live:

08.03 - Southampton, Heartbreakers
14.03 - Birmingham, Asylum 2
15.03 - Manchester, Night & Day
21.03 - London, New Cross Inn
27.03 - Bristol, The Exchange
9-12.07 - 2000trees Festival

OVERSIZE are: 

Sam Shutler - drums
Sam McCauley - vocals
George Lewis - bass
Tazz Edwards - guitar
Lewis Lennane-Emm - guitar

OVERSIZE online:
https://www.instagram.com/oversizeband
https://www.facebook.com/oversizeband
https://x.com/oversizebandxl

Vital Signs tracklisting:

1 Stalling
2 Are You With Me?
3 Fall Apart
4 Something Clean
5 Dare To Move
6 The Incline
7 From The Hell
8 SALT
9 Vacant
10 Vital Signs

Photo Credit: Shane O’Neal

Dark Chapel, the new project fronted by Dario Lorina, guitarist, singer, and producer for Black Label Society (2014-present), have just released their third single / video, 'Corpse Flower'. The track is taken from Dark Chapel's debut album, Spirit in the Glass, out today via MNRK Heavy.

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

Purchase / stream the album here: https://darkchapel.ffm.to/spiritintheglass

The band’s airtight guitar-craft and sludgy grooves with magnetic melodies, bluesy phrasing, and grunge mystique are spotlighted on their highly anticipated debut album, Spirit in The Glass.

The wild riffing of 'Corpse Flower' blooms through a head-nodding swing, and Dario Lorina’s vocals boom. “When I was writing the lyrics for ‘Corpse Flower,’” he explains, “I was envisioning an imagery, very similar to the artwork that became the single art, of an ominous field of mostly dead flowers with one living and towering over as almost a beacon of or a portal to the underworld, representing immortality.”

As Lorina continues, “I put my heart and soul into Dark Chapel’s debut Spirit in The Glass, as did all involved in the making of it. There’s a lot on this album from my roots of guitar-driven heavy rock to intimate piano and acoustic, singer/songwriter style songs. I’m elated for listeners to hear it in full.”

The album’s first single, 'Glass Heart,' was released last September on all digital outlets, and a video for the song can be seen on the band’s official YouTube page (which currently has over 90k views). 'Hollow Smile,' the album’s second single, was released 17th January, and the video, directed by Justin H. Reich (Black Label Society, Ace Frehley, Rex Brown), can be seen on the band’s official YouTube page (which currently has over 80k views).

In an early album review in Fireworks Magazine (U.K.), Dave Cockett called Spirit in The Glass "A pulsating debut that perfectly balances smoldering riffs and groove-laden melodies..." While IM-Musicmagazine.com declared, “(Dario) Lorina’s new band, Dark Chapel, doesn’t just drop an album—they detonate it…With grin-inducing riffs, raspy, signature vocal style, and a perfect blend of aggression, soul, and a touch of grunge, Dark Chapel’s Spirit in the Glass is more than just a debut - it’s an announcement. Lorina’s new band is here to shake up the hard rock scene, kick ass, and Spirit in the Glass is an absolute must-listen.”

Striking an elusive balance between dark and heavy, ethereal and passionate, Spirit in The Glass is as Lorina describes, “a culmination of all artistic influence, whether musical or otherwise.” 

Dario Lorina began his professional career in 2006 at age 16 as the touring guitarist with the late Jani Lane (ex-Warrant). At age 19, he joined veteran metal act Lizzy Borden, whom he toured with for four years. Dario released two instrumental records with Mike Varney on Shrapnel Records in 2013 and 2017 titled Dario Lorina and Death Grip Tribulations. He joined Black Label Society on 1st January 2014, and has since been touring worldwide alongside Zakk Wylde, performing on guitar, piano, and backing vocals. Dario dueled solos with Zakk Wylde on Black Label Society's 2022 release Doom Crew Inc. and joined him on the January 2022 cover of Guitar World Magazine.

Dark Chapel are:
Dario Lorina (guitar / vocals)
Brody DeRozie (guitar)
Mike Gunn (bass)
Luis Silva (drums)

Dark Chapel online:
www.darkchapelband.com
www.facebook.com/darkchapelband
www.instagram.com/darkchapelband
www.x.com/darkchapelband
www.Tiktok.com/@darkchapelband
https://www.youtube.com/@darkchapelband

Track list:

1) Afterglow
2) Hollow Smile
3) We Are Remade
4) Corpse Flower
5) Glass Heart
6) Dead Weight
7) Dark Waters
8) All That Remains
9) Gravestoned Humanity
10) Bullet in Our Chamber

Quebec hardcore titans Get The Shot have unleashed their most heavy track to date called 'Pit of Misery'. Following the success of their previous release, 'Dominant Predation', which featured a collaboration with Paleface Swiss's vocalist Zelli, the band continue to push the boundaries of their sound.

Check out the video for 'Pit of Misery' here: https://youtu.be/xA37R3rJ3w4

Stream 'Pit of Misery' here: https://arisingempire.com/pitofmisery

In support of the new single, Get The Shot will soon embark on the 'Pit of Misery' tour 2025, bringing their intense live performance to audiences across Europe. A full list of confirmed dates can be found below. 

'Pit of Misery' tour 2025
With half me, Vomit Forth and Soulprison
07.03.25 - Frankfurt, DE - Das Bett
08.03.25 - Karlsruhe, DE - Die Stadtmitte
09.03.25 - Aarau, CH - Kiff
10.03.25 - Prague, CZ - Futurum
11.03.25 - München, DE - Backstage
12.03.25 - Leipzig, DE - Felsenkeller
13.03.25 - Warsaw, PL - Voodoo
14.03.25 - Berlin, DE - Columbia Theater
15.03.25 - Fredericia, DK - Eksercerhuset
16.03.25 - Hamburg, DE - Knust
18.03.25 - Köln, DE - Gebäude 9
19.03.25 - Nürnberg, DE - Z-Bau
20.03.25 - Vechta, DE - Gulfhaus
21.03.25 - Arlon, BE - L’Entrepot
22.03.25 - Brugge, BE - Cactus

Get The Shot have emerged as a formidable force in the hardcore scene since their inception, launching with 'Perdition' in 2012, and quickly establishing a unique, raw and uncompromising style. Their discography, which includes No Peace In Hell (2014), Infinite Punishment (2017), and the JUNO-nominated Merciless Destruction (2022), reflects a consistent refinement of their intense sound and a broadening of their global reach through extensive touring.

With over 500 concerts across three continents, including prominent appearances at festivals like Wacken, Hellfest and Summerbreeze, Get The Shot have solidified their reputation with impactful tracks and explosive live performances. Their music, characterised by a potent combination of aggression and principled themes, continues to resonate deeply with fans. The band remain committed to the core values of authenticity, integrity, and equality, addressing the disillusioned realism and flaws of an era marked by blind individualism.

Recently, Get The Shot have entered an exciting new chapter with a massive release in collaboration with Zelli from Paleface Swiss under their new label. This partnership marks yet another step in their journey, as they continue to embody the rage and anger towards the brutal realities of our world, cementing their standing on international stages and within the hardcore community.

Get The Shot are:
Jean-Philippe Lagacé | vocals
Tom Chiasson | guitar
Olivier Roy | guitar
Dany Roberge | bass
Patrick Woods | drums

For more information:
https://www.instagram.com/gettheshothc
https://www.facebook.com/gettheshothc
https://www.tiktok.com/@gettheshot666
https://twitter.com/gettheshothc

Photo Credit: Claus Cordes

For more than 50 years, the composer, musician and producer Klaus Schulze rolled out his extensive sounds and played his legendary sequences. He shaped the 'Berlin School' and was among the most influential of all electronic music artists.

Following the release of the album 101, MILKY WAY in November 2024, Bon Voyage (Live Hamburg Audimax 1981), another historic document from the archives of the master of the Moog synthesiser, will be released on 25th April via SPV Recordings.

Pre-order Bon Voyage here: 
https://klausschulze.lnk.to/bonvoyage

In November 1981, Klaus Schulze was scheduled to go on a two-week tour through Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland and France, which was to end in the Audimax Hamburg. Multi-instrumentalist Manuel Göttsching accompanied Klaus on tour as a special guest. This recording of the Hamburg Audimax concert was originally intended as a spontaneous, internal documentation; as a nice souvenir for everyone of a wonderful tour and now, after more than 40 years, allows all fans to share in the wonderful memories.

With this in mind, we wish you - certainly also on behalf of Klaus and Manuel - a safe journey. Bon Voyage!

Bon Voyage (Live Audimax Hamburg 1981) will be released as:

2CD+DVD Edition
Digipak incl. double live CD and video recording of the concert on DVD (NTSC, FSK 0)

2LP Edition
LP Sleeve with black 180g vinyl and LP booklet

10-Track Stream & Download Version

CD1
1 The journey begins 04:46  
2 Bon temple 30:06 
3 Ash Tari moderne 06:31 
4 Moulin bleu 16:32 
5 Kreisreise 05:27  
6 Ritus duplex 08:12  
7 Wiegenlied 03:45  
CD2
1 Voyage encore 14:59
DVD
Video - Live Audimax Hamburg 1981 - 93:59

LP1 - Side A
1 The journey begins 04:46
2 Bon temple Pt#1 19:25
LP1 - Side B
1 Bon temple Pt#2 10:57
2 Ash Tari moderne 06:31
3 Moulin bleu Pt#1 05:27
LP2 - Side C
1 Moulin Bleu Pt#2 11:13
2 Kreisreise 05:27
3 Ritus duplex 08:12
LP2 - Side D
1 Wiegenlied 03:26
2 Voyage encore 14:59

Photo Credit: Malcolm Pugh

Gold, the long-awaited debut full-length from SCOUR, is out today via Nuclear Blast Records. 

SCOUR are the extreme metal collective featuring heavy music veterans Philip H. Anselmo (Pantera, Down), Derek Engemann (Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals), John Jarvis (Nest, Agoraphobic Nosebleed), Mark Kloeppel (Misery Index), and Adam Jarvis (Pig Destroyer, Misery Index, Lock Up).

Today SCOUR also release the visualiser for their track 'Coin', with a guest solo from Gary Holt (Slayer, Exodus). Watch here: https://youtu.be/yykVdI0uUf0

Comments Kloeppel,  “I don’t normally step aside for SCOUR solos, but, when I do, it’s for guys like Gary Holt from Slayer and Exodus. Bonded By Blood!”

Purchase Gold at THIS LOCATION.

Deepening the experience set forth on SCOUR’s previously released EP trilogy, Gold pulls the listener through a blistering vortex of speed, aggression, and, above all, absolute horror. Drawing from a deep framework of literary horror masterworks, Gold guides the listener beyond the realm of death and through the metaphysical anomalies of a disheveled and decaying mind.

Gold, which features cover art by Cain Gillis, is available on CD, LP, limited edition cassette (US only), and digital formats.

Forged in 2015, SCOUR quickly made their mark with the blistering debut single 'Dispatched.' Their first release, The Grey EP (2016), came via Anselmo's own Housecore Records, followed by The Red EP in 2017. In 2020, SCOUR unleashed their most aggressive effort yet, The Black EP, released under Housecore and Nuclear Blast Records and featuring guest appearances from notable figures like Erik Rutan, Pat O’Brien, and actor Jason Momoa.

And now SCOUR elevates their intensity with the announcement of their first full-length album, Gold, which includes a guest solo by Gary Holt (Slayer, Exodus). Recording for Gold began in February 2023 at Nodferatu’s Lair -- Philip Anselmo’s personal studio and rehearsal space -- which saw the band highly engaged in a concentrated effort toward a truly diabolical composition, with Anselmo leading the charge at every turn. One would often find the entire band in the control room in ecstatic debate, meticulously mulling over every blast beat and divebomb. The album was intermittently refined, and lyrical concepts finalised, over the course of 2023 as touring schedules would allow.

Anselmo began vocal recordings in Autumn 2023 at The Lair. Backup vocal recordings were then executed by the rest of the band in arena backstage rooms over the course of Pantera’s February 2024 tour, where the full band would also thoroughly review the instrumentation mixes. Once the tracks were finalized by SCOUR and mixing engineer Dennis Israel, they were then passed to Fascination Street Studio in Örebro, Sweden for mastering by Jens Bogren. 

Despite their relatively short career, SCOUR has performed at some of the world’s most prominent festivals, including Roskilde, Hellfest, Tecate Metal Fest, and Maryland Deathfest. With such a powerful pedigree, SCOUR remains a dominant force in both live performances and studio recordings, and fans can expect even more from them in the future.

SCOUR online:
https://www.facebook.com/scourband
https://www.instagram.com/scour_official
https://www.youtube.com/c/SCOUROFFICIAL
https://www.scourofficial.com

Gold Track Listing:

1. Cross
2. Blades
3.Infusorium
4. Ornaments
5.Coin
6. Evil
7. Devil
8. Contaminated
9. Hell
10. Invoke
11. Gold
12. Angels
13. Serve

Photo Credit: John Gyllhamn

Swedish rockers Smash Into Pieces unveil their new single 'Man or Machine', building on the momentum of their previous successes, including the chart-topping singles 'Six Feet Under' and 'Heroes Are Calling'. Both songs have drawn significant listeners, with 'Six Feet Under' earning double platinum status and 'Heroes Are Calling' achieving Gold within weeks of its release.

Watch the lyric video for 'Man or Machine' here: https://youtu.be/9v5SJoDin_4

Stream here: orcd.co/smashintopiecesmanormachine​

Known for their distinctive futuristic and apocalyptic aesthetic, Smash Into Pieces have also gained recognition for their cinematic mini-series 'ARCADIA WORLD,' which explores a parallel virtual reality. Their live performances are marked by powerful choruses and an energetic presence, drawing audiences into what has been described as a "digital cybertronic circus".​

With over a billion streams and views, the band have established a strong global presence. In 2022, they supported Evanescence and Within Temptation on the "Worlds Collide Tour," further expanding their reach. 2023 saw Smash Into Pieces achieve a new milestone when 'Six Feet Under' placed #3 in the Swedish Eurovision competition. This was followed by a busy touring schedule across Europe and the US, with a total of over 150 live shows throughout the year.

2024 began on a high note as the band once again competed in Swedish Eurovision, where they reached #3 in the grand final, and their single topped Swedish radio charts for four weeks. Their current headline tour in Scandinavia continues to gain traction, with additional shows being added as dates sell out. Following this, the band completed a successful North American tour and is set for a busy fall and winter, with a European and a Swedish tour planned.

For more information:

https://open.spotify.com/artist/2vhrwzjf9H3icunkVFi9tq?si=WcGyc23hQoKl8JkY2s-XCw&nd=1&dlsi=b65b2cd54c954fca
https://www.instagram.com/smashintopiecesofficial
https://www.facebook.com/SmashIntoPieces
https://www.tiktok.com/@smashintopiecesofficial

Los Angeles-based The Dark have officially dropped their highly anticipated self-titled debut EP via Arising Empire, cementing their place as one of the most exciting new acts in rock. The band, formed by Craig Johns Jr. and Alan Ashby (Of Mice & Men) deliver a haunting yet electrifying sound, drawing influence from Nine Inch Nails, White Zombie, Deftones, and Health.

Stream / Purchase here: https://arisingempire.com/thedarkep

The EP’s lead single, 'Chemicals', made waves upon release, premiering on BBC Radio 1’s Rock Show with Daniel P Carter and amassing over 400,000 Spotify streams in no time flat. To celebrate the EP’s release, The Dark will play their first-ever headline show on February 23, 2025, at The Echo in Los Angeles, a night that marks the beginning of a new era for the band.

German breakout band From Fall To Spring have released their brand-new single, 'Take The Pain Away'. The song delivers a powerful mix of soaring vocals, a massive chorus, and infectious energy.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/KZQcD8ZDySE

Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/takethepainaway

The release comes as the band competes in "Chefsache ESC 2025 – Who Sings for Germany', the Raab TV show determining Germany’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. With their signature blend of rock, metal, and modern electronic elements, From Fall To Spring are proving to be strong contenders, captivating audiences with their electrifying performance.

Catch From Fall To Spring live:
24.10.25 - Hamburg (DE) - Gruenspan (Selling Fast)
25.10.25 - Eindhoven (NL) - De Effenaar
27.10.25 - London (UK) - The Dome
28.10.25 - Manchester (UK) - Night & Day Cafe
30.10.25 - Antwerp (BE) - Kavka Oudaan
31.10.25 - Paris (FR) - La Maroquinerie
01.11.25 - Cologne (DE) - Carlswerk (Upgrade!)
02.11.25 - Leipzig (DE) - Werk 2 (Selling Fast)
03.11.25 - Frankfurt (DE) - Das Bett
05.11.25 - Zurich (CH) - Exil
06.11.25 - Stuttgart (DE) - Im Wizemann (Selling Fast)
07.11.25 - Prague (CZ) - Palac Akropolis
09.11.25 - Munich (DE) - Backstage (Selling Fast)
11.11.25 - Warsaw (PL) - Hydrozagadka