Philadephia USA alt rock band Grayscale have announced their highly anticipated extensive Live in Colour UK / EU tour, along with special guests Sick Joy and Poledance. Touring in support of new album The Hart (released 31st January 2025), the EU/UK headline run follows their recent Australian dates with Slowly Slowly, and a USA tour with Mayday Parade. This will be the first time Graycale have toured Europe since the pandemic, which unfortunately saw their previous dates cancelled.

Catch the band on the following dates:

Nov 8 -  Haarlem, NL    Upstairs @ Melkweg
Nov 9  - Cologne, DE    Helios37
Nov 10 - Berlin, DE    Badehaus
Nov 12 - Hamburg, DE    HeadCRASH
Nov 13 -  Antwerp, BE    Kavka  
Nov 15 -  Paris, FR    Backstage By The Mill
Nov 17 -  Birmingham, UK    O2 Institute 3
Nov 18 -  Newcastle, UK    Think Tank
Nov 19 -  Glasgow, UK    Classic Grand
Nov 21 -  Leeds, UK    The Key Club
Nov 22 -  Nottingham, UK    Rough Trade
Nov 23 -  Manchester, UK    Deaf Institute   
Nov 25 -  Southampton, UK    The Joiners
Nov 26 -  Bristol, UK    The Fleece
Nov 27 -  London, UK    Underworld

Collin Walsh (lead vocals, guitar) commented: “We’ve been trying to headline the UK and Europe for a long, long time. COVID delayed that twice - until now. We are so excited to do our first ever headliner across the pond. We’ll be playing songs from every record. Thank you so much for waiting, we’ll see you on the Live in Colour tour.” 

2025 marks a new chapter for the band with their new album The Hart, all whilst remaining authentic to who they are and from where they’ve come. The album covers addiction, death, losing their religion and finding it again, and helping each other through grief while showcasing Grayscale’s patented soul-baring alt-rock songwriting that has become so beloved by their undyingly loyal fanbase. 

Watch the video to lead single 'Summer Clothes' here: https://youtu.be/lQ9iauq9nHg

Grayscale originated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, and have been actively touring and recording music since 2016. Forming an instant bond as both friends and musicians, they embarked on a musical journey that has defined their lives together. From touring the world and sharing stages with renowned artists like The Band CAMINO, The Maine, Gym Class Heroes, All Time Low, and Smallpools, to releasing albums that encapsulate different chapters of their personal lives, the band continuously seek growth, both musically and personally. Their sound, influenced by diverse musical backgrounds, reflects a commitment to authenticity and believability. The band has created lifetime connections with their listeners through songwriting that delves into real - life experiences and themes of introspection and personal growth. 

Grayscale are:
Collin Walsh (lead vocals, guitar)
Andrew Kyne (lead guitar, backing vocals)
Dallas Molster (rhythm guitar, backing vocals, keyboards)
Nick Veno (drums, percussion). 

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Taiwanese metal titans CHTHONIC return with new single 'Endless Aeons'.

After staying low profile for years, the giants of global metal are back. You can watch 'Endless Aeons' here: https://youtu.be/xVIXCEyPrm8

And stream here: https://lnk.to/muziu-0518

The Taiwanese title of 'Endless Aeons' is '百萬遍 Pah-bān-piàn', a Buddhist term describing the gathering of many people to chant Buddhist sutras. Ground-breaking as always, 'Endless Aeons' also features bassist Doris singing in the traditional Taiwanese enka style.

Lead vocalist Freddy Lim states: "CHTHONIC’s music is always about reincarnation and catastrophe – it’s very religious."

He continues: "in the past, our works told Taiwan’s ever-reincarnating catastrophes. When I discovered that actually someone close in my family is a victim of one of these catastrophes, it became personal, and started writing 'Endless Aeons' and other songs. When will these catastrophes be over? If we could start our lives all over again, would it be possible for us to be without remorse? This song is a question, and the answer." 

Guitarist Jesse, the song's co-writer, comments: "this is a song that sounds complicated, but actually simplistic. Answering a complicated question with simple words, this is how the song is supposed to be."

The video for 'Endless Aeons' is a continuation of CHTHONIC's previous videos - including 'Defenders of Bu Tik Palace', 'KAORU', 'Millenia's Faith Undone', and 'Pattonkan'. Characters in the new song are victims of the 228 Uprising and Massacre in 1947 who fell into infernal reincarnation. Through the song 'Endless Aeons', they are reborn again, but fall through the tunnel of time into a CHTHONIC concert, a development that signifies interruption of the reincarnation.

CHTHONIC have released several albums including Mirror of Retribution (2009), Takasago Army (2011), and Butik (2013) on Spinefarm/Universal Music. In their time they've performed at such fêted events as Ozzfest, Download Festival, Wacken Open Air and have toured Europe and North America multiple times.

However, the band's activity halted in 2016 when lead vocalist Freddy Lim was elected to Taiwanese Parliament. 

For almost a decade, Freddy has been occupied with parliamentary work, and other members have been working on their own projects - resulting in only occasional large Taiwan performances for the CHTHONIC. Occasional musical output followed (2018's Battlefields of Asura album and 2023's 'Pattonkan' single, which was selected to GRAMMY's Global Spin) but almost all overseas performances were halted. 

Although CHTHONIC have stayed low-profiled in recent years, in 2019 they performed with an orchestra in front of Taiwan's Presidential Palace to an audience of 50,000. 

People say rock can change the world, and Freddy Lim made that a reality during his two terms in parliament, advocating for reform. Freddy pushed for legislation to make Taiwan’s first Asian country to have marriage equality, and for greater protection of indigenous rights. Additionally, he pushed for increased budgetary aid for humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, and advocated for “transitional justice”, demanding that government declassify files from Taiwan's past authoritarian era.

This hit home unexpectedly in 2023. Declassified files revealed the sorrowful and previously unknown past of Freddy’s family. Combining history and mythology, it is perhaps not coincidental that CHTHONIC’s music told the sorrowful yet brave stories of Freddy’s grandparents. Shocked at the news and overwhelmed by emotion, Freddy called time on his eight year service in parliament, and announced that he would not seek re-election. 

Now, CHTHONIC return. The band are working on new songs, and could possibly return to global stages once more again soon.

CHTHONIC are:

Freddy Lim (lead vocals)
Doris Yeh (bass, backing vocals)
Jesse Liu (guitars, backing vocals)
Dani Wang (drums)
CJ Kao (keyboards, synthesiser)

For more information:
https://www.instagram.com/chthonictw
https://chthonic.tw/en
https://open.spotify.com/artist/3mBFvlqINbTNsRB6htlJEY
https://www.facebook.com/chthonictw

Photo Credit: Guillermo Briceno

With tireless perseverance and distinct talent, the ascent of modern metal/hard rock stars TETRARCH has been palpable since the release of their first album, Freak (2017), followed by their Napalm Records debut, the highly-acclaimed Unstable (2021). After four years of intensely focused growth and lead guitarist Diamond Rowe’s emergence as iconic brand Jackson Guitars’ first female signature artist, the band will release their trailblazing third album, The Ugly Side Of Me, on 9th May via Napalm Records.

Since their last album was released in the middle of the pandemic, the band has unfortunately never been seen live in Europe – but that will finally change this summer. In addition to a few festival appearances, the band will be playing a series of headline dates.

TETRARCH European tour 2025 dates:

16.06.25 DE - Leipzig / Moritzbastei
17.06.25 DE - Berlin / Privatclub
18.06.25 DE - Hannover / Café Clocksee
19.06.25 DE - Ratingen / Manege
20.06.25 DK - Copenhagen / Copenhell
22.06.25 NL - Utrecht / De Helling
24.06.25 BE - Ghent / Vierde Zaal
25.06.25 UK - Birmingham / The Flapper
26.06.25 UK - London / Camden Assembly
28.06.25 ES - Viviero / Resurrection Fest
29.06.25 CH - Geneva / Undertown
02.07.25 HU - Dunaujvaros / Rockmaraton
03.07.25 AT - Vienna / Flex
05.07.25 CZ - Velke Mezirici / Fajt Fest

Watch the visualiser for recent single 'Cold' here: https://youtu.be/s-rgaLgy0OM

Among its perfectly crafted 10 tracks, new album The Ugly Side Of Me cuts like 90s industrial-injected single 'Live Not Fantasize' – which premiered via SiriusXM Liquid Metal upon its release alongside Diamond Rowe’s Jackson Guitars signature launch – thrill with intense electronic flourishes, quick riffage and dynamic, spine-tingling guitar solos. Tracks like album opener 'Anything Like Myself' showcase the hypnotising, crushing metallic brilliance of the band while flirting with Josh Fore’s intense screams and Ruben Limas’ punching drums, while the likes of “Best Of' Luck' stand tall with the rhythmic basslines of Ryan “Dooms” Lerner and Rowe’s inventive riff artistry. Profound melodic bangers like 'Erase' and 'Cold' are injected with intricate guitar solos, while 'Headspace' and 'The Only Thing I’ve Got' thrust the vital, brooding elements of TETRARCH into the forefront. Each track succeeds with lyrical themes of facing our own darkest criticisms – embracing the healing notion that what we feel others may see as our worst traits actually define the greatest aspects of our individuality.

Metal is practically begging for its next wave of genre frontrunners, and with one listen it’s clear – TETRARCH lead the charge.
 

TETRARCH are:
Josh Fore – vocals/guitar
Diamond Rowe – lead guitar
Ryan Lerner – bass
Ruben Limas – drums
 
TETRARCH online:
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Bay area thrash metal legends Testament are very pleased to announce their return to the UK and Europe this October for a fully-fledged co-headline tour with death metal trailblazers Obituary.

Dates as follows:

05-Oct-25      DE - Hannover @ Capitol
07-Oct-25      UK - Bristol @ Beacon
08-Oct-25      UK - Birmingham @ O2 Academy Birmingham
09-Oct-25      IE - Dublin @ Olympia Theatre
10-Oct-25      UK - Manchester @ Manchester Academy
11-Oct-25      UK - London @ O2 Forum Kentish Town
12-Oct-25      BE - Antwerp @ Trix
13-Oct-25      DE - Stuttgart @ LKA Longhorn
14-Oct-25      DE - Hamburg @ Große Freiheit 36
16-Oct-25      CH - Pratteln @ Z7 Konzertfabrik
17-Oct-25      DE - Wiesbaden @ Schlachthof
18-Oct-25      IT - Milan @ Live Club
19-Oct-25      DE - Saarbruecken @ Garage
21-Oct-25      SI - Ljubljana @ Media Center
22-Oct-25      AT - Vienna @ Arena
23-Oct-25      PL - Wroclaw @ A2
24-Oct-25      DE - Munich @ TonHalle
25-Oct-25      DE - Oberhausen @ Turbinenhalle
26-Oct-25      NL - Utrecht @ Tivoli Vredenburg - Ronda

After an extensive 2024 Summer festival run and a highly successful tour supporting their peers Kreator and Anthrax at the end of last year, this October will see the mighty Testament lay waste to some of Europe's most renowned venues. Rounding off this killer tour will be none other than German thrash metal pioneers Destruction and black/death metal juggernaut Goatwhore from New Orleans. 

Obituary return to the UK / Europe following their mostly sold-out headline run, and tour with Sepultura, Jinjer and Jesus Piece.The band are touring in support of their highly accaimed new album Dying Of Everything. Like just about every album in Obituary's vast catalogue, Dying Of Everything is instantly memorable; it’s a skill that Obituary have only improved upon over the years. It’s unusual for a band that’s been around since the ’80s to be doing some of their best work in the 2020s, but that’s exactly what Obituary have accomplished through their do-it-yourself attitude and relentless touring on a worldwide level.

Testament's Eric Peterson (guitars) comments: "Alright! We are super excited to announce the beginning of our Thrash of the Titans campaign event! 

"Coming to Europe this October with co-headliners Obituary and very special guests Destruction & Goatwhore! 

"We will have a special deep cut set along with classics and of course some new songs!

"Obituary will be doing a special set as well doing their classic “cause of death” material and Destruction also will have new record out as well! 

"Looking fwd to see you all again out there! Long live Thrash! Long live metal!"

Tickets will go on sale Wednesday, 30th April at 9am BST. 
Tickets here: https://www.testamentlegions.com/site/#tour

Swiss folk metal giants Eluveitie today release their triumphant new album Ànv via Nuclear Blast. 

In celebration of the day, the band have also unveiled the new video for their single 'Taranoias'.

Watch: https://youtu.be/IhqxN1vOw8E
Purchase/stream Ànv here: https://eluveitie.bfan.link/anv

This masterpiece of modern metal masterfully combines melodic death metal with Celtic traditions in a unique production. Eluveitie will hit the road again together with Arch Enemy, Amorphis and Gatecreeper in October 2025. All dates are listed below. 

Eluveitie comments: "We're happy that today is finally here - we've been looking forward to this moment to share ÀNV with everyone! We're really proud of it. When we started working on this project, we decided to make a very real and genuine album, similar to our early works. And it was the case with ÀNV - 'rough' and brutally honest. And, at the same time, a quite modern and also severe album - musically reflecting its lyrics: sincere, deep, more present than ever! We are really proud of it and we hope that you love it as much as we do!

"And along comes - on this special day - our brand new single and video clip off ANV: TARANOÍAS! It's the opening track of the album and pretty much wrapping up the entire essence on which the album is based in one single song! It's quite a hard and dark track and surely one of these roller-coaster-feeling songs, like 'Rebirth' or 'Aidus', for instance. What we've tried when writing this track is to create a song that in itself becomes some kind of a dark entity that comes upon you with the first note of it! Enjoy the ride!"

EUROPEAN BLOOD DYNASTY 2025 TOUR 
Arch Enemy with special guests Amorphis, Eluveitie, and Gatecreeper 

UK dates:

30.10.2025 Civic Hall, Wolverhampton
31.10.2025 O2 Apollo, Manchester
01.11.2025 Eventim Apollo, London

Eluveitie, formed in 2002 by Chrigel Glanzmann, have consistently merged modern metal with Celtic musical traditions. Originating from the Swiss Alps and deeply rooted in Celtic history, mythology, and spirituality, the band have become a cornerstone of the modern metal scene. Their debut, Vên (2004), set the stage for a unique blend of melodic death metal and traditional folk. Subsequent albums like Slania, Everything Remains (As It Never Was), Helvetios, and Origins solidified their reputation. The acoustic albums Evocation I – The Arcane Dominion and Evocation II – Pantheon showcased their versatility.

In 2022, Eluveitie released the singles 'Aidus' and 'Exile of the Gods,' marking a new chapter in their musical journey and thematical cycle pursuing the lyrical concept opened by their last studio album Ategnatos. These tracks were followed by the announcement of their upcoming album, ÀNV, set for release in April 2025. The first singles from this album, 'Premonition', and 'The Prodigal Ones' has just been unveiled, offering a glimpse into the band's evolving sound.

Over the years, Eluveitie have undergone lineup changes, including their latest addition with Lea-Sophie Fischer on violin in May 2024. Despite these changes, the band's essence and soul remains untouched. With nine studio albums, numerous tours all around the globe, and headline shows worldwide, Eluveitie continues to be a dynamic force in the metal genre.

As they approach the release of ÀNV, Eluveitie remain committed to their roots while exploring new musical horizons. Coming as one of their most profound and earnest albums, ÀNV presents a result of more than 20 years of intense involvement with Celtic mythology and spirituality, translating deeply pagan knowledge for a modern generation. Eluveitie's journey reflects a dedication to authenticity and innovation, ensuring their place as a defining presence in modern metal.

Eluveitie are:

Chrigel Glanzmann - vocals, whistles, mandola, bagpipes, bodhran
Fabienne Erni - vocals, celtic harp, mandola
Alain Ackermann - drums
Rafael Salzmann - guitars
Jonas Wolf - guitars
Kay Brem - bass
Matteo Sisti - whistles, bagpipes, mandola
Lea-Sophie Fischer - fiddle
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Eluveitie online:

Website http://www.eluveitie.ch
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/eluveitie
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eluveitie_official
Twitter https://twitter.com/eluveitie

Ànv tracklisting:

1. Emerge
2. Taranoías
3. The Prodigal Ones
4. Ànv
5. Premonition
6. Awen
7. Anamcara
8. The Harvest
9. Memories of Innocence
10. All Is One
11. Aeon of the Crescent Moon
12. The Prophecy

Photo Credit: John Gyllhamn

Swedish rockers Smash Into Pieces have showcased their new single 'Paradise', another bold step toward their highly-anticipated album, set for release autumn 2025. 

'Paradise' features the powerful vocals of Elize Ryd (Amaranthe), one of the most celebrated female voices in metal today, adding a dynamic and emotional depth to the song.

​Stream: https://orcd.co/smashintopieceselizerydparadise
Watch: https://youtu.be/TtBI3jVxA44

Following the album launch, Smash Into Pieces will embark on an extensive US & EU tour. This summer, the band will electrify audiences at over 25 major festivals, including Rock am Ring, Download Festival, and Graspop, among many others.

They continue their meteoric rise, building on the momentum of their chart-topping hits 'Six Feet Under' (double platinum) and 'Heroes Are Calling' (Gold-certified within weeks of release). Their futuristic, apocalyptic aesthetic and immersive storytelling—evident in their cinematic ‘ARCADIA WORLD’ series—set them apart in the rock scene, creating a unique fusion of music and visual storytelling.

With over a billion streams and views, the band has solidified its global presence. Their 2023 and 2024 tours saw them perform worldwide, including a major North American tour and headline runs across Europe and Scandinavia. Their groundbreaking Swedish Eurovision performances, with 'Six Feet Under' securing #3 in 2023 and another top placement in 2024, cemented their status as one of Sweden’s biggest rock exports.

Their ever-growing fanbase and consistent global radio presence—with 40,000+ spins in 2024 alone—prove that Smash Into Pieces is more than just a band; they are a movement. And with 'Paradise', Smash Into Pieces invite fans to dive even deeper into their world, where dreams and reality blur into an electrifying musical journey.

For more information:

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https://www.instagram.com/smashintopiecesofficial
https://www.facebook.com/SmashIntoPieces
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With their new song 'New World,' Revnoir reveal a softer, more emotional side, trading heavy sounds for acoustic vibes and raw vulnerability. The lyrics paint a haunting picture of waking up in a world filled with pain, confusion, and loss – like surviving a catastrophe but being emotionally numb. Despite the soft sound, the emotional weight is heavy, showing a powerful contrast between the music’s calm and the lyrics’ chaos.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4tF5B2DiKw

Revnoir are:
Maxime Rodriguez-Medallo: vocals
Julien Ho-Tong: guitar, piano
Robin Leneutre: guitar
Kazumasa Yamane: drums
 
Revnoir online:
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LANDMVRKS have carved out a sound that’s entirely their own. Over the years, they’ve evolved into one of the most exciting forces in modern metalcore – constantly pushing boundaries while staying true to their roots. With the album The Darkest Place I’ve Ever Been, the band dives deeper than ever before, delivering their most intense, emotional, and genre-defying work to date.

The focus track of this album is 'Requiem', a song about feeling overwhelmed by inner pain and pressure, like being consumed by your own failures, with music becoming a personal requiem – a soundtrack to emotional collapse.

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

LANDMVRKS are:

Florent Salfati - vocals 
Rudy Purkart - bass 
Nicolas Exposito - guitar 
Paul C. Wilson - guitar 
Kévin D’Agostino - drums 

LANDMVRKS online:
http://www.landmvrks.com
http://www.facebook.com/landmvrks
http://www.instagram.com/landmvrks
http://www.twitter.com/landmvrks

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, has been released today, 25th April via SPV Recordings.

Order Bon Voyage here: 
https://klausschulze.lnk.to/bonvoyage

To coincide with the release of the album, a live performance video of the track ‘Moulin Bleu’ has been released on YouTube. It is an excerpt from the bonus DVD included with the 2CD version.

Watch the live performance of 'Moulin Bleu' here: https://youtu.be/rfiaEEOXLMc

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