Lord of the Lost continue their journey: on 12th December 2025, the genre-fluid six-piece will unveil the next chapter of their ongoing album trilogy with OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 (Napalm Records). This second part delves deeper into their melancholic take on unravelling their innermost selves and adds a hopeful new layer to the wonderfully dark panorama that was opened up by OPVS NOIR Vol. 1.

OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 adds another 11 songs to the trilogy and will be released in several editions, among them strictly limited collectibles.

Pre-order here: https://lnk.to/LOTL-OPVSNOIR

Following their enchantingly colourful 'Blood & Glitter', which earned them participation in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 and a #1 chart entry in their native Germany, Lord of the Lost reinvent themselves yet again. With OPVS NOIR Vol. 2, another 11 heartfelt songs join the three-part cycle, tying seamlessly into Vol. 1.

Once again produced by frontman Chris Harms in the historic Chameleon Studios, it is yet another stirring example of the Hamburg-based band’s unparalleled versatility. Opening with dark yet catchy 'The Fall From Grace', Lord of the Lost immediately showcases their way with grand ballroom choruses weaved into grave melodies that will continue to sit enthroned on all the varied tracks until the last note of the ballad 'Sharp Edges'.

Joining in are guests ranging from scene favourites to top-tier musicians outside the metal genre. First up is Infected Rain’s Lena Scissorhands, who refines the pitch-black 'Would You Walk With Me Through Hell?' with the full range of her fierce, yet fragile vocals. Similarly, Anna Brunner of rising melodic metal stars League Of Distortion and symphonic metal band Exit Eden lends her energetic voice to 'Please Break The Silence', inducing goosebumps - every talent is an important scene in OPVS NOIR’s grimly colorful movie for the ears. Unexpectedly, yet fittingly, Finnish rap artist KÄÄRIJÄ, runner-up at Eurovision 2023, turns 'Raveyard' into a dancefloor with a mix of industrial, gothic, and Finnish rap - as if heralding the dawn of a new genre. The most moving collaboration is the opulent 'What Have We Become', in which experimental artist IAMX meets Chris Harms for a cathartic duet.

Completely fearless, Lord of the Lost have long since playfully risen above genre conventions and expectations. OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 mercilessly opens new doors in the band’s musical palace, yet still feels 100% at home for fans from the very beginning!

Lord Of The Lost will tour the UK in November with support from UK metal outfit Skarlett Riot and the synth-rock pioneers JULIEN-K (featuring Ryan Shuck and Amir Derakh of ORGY) from the US. Dates:

30.10.25 UK - Wolverhampton / KK’S Steel Mill
31.10.25 UK - Manchester / O2 Ritz
01.11.25 UK - Whitby / All Tomorrows Ghosts
02.11.25 UK - Glasgow / Garage
04.11.25 UK - Belfast / Limelight 1
05.11.25 UK - Dublin / Academy
07.11.25 UK - Bristol / The Prospect Building - Crane
08.11.25 UK - London / Electric Ballroom
09.11.25 UK - Southampton / Engine Rooms

Lord Of The Lost are:
Chris Harms – Vocals, Guitar
Pi Stoffers – Guitar
Class Grenayde – Bass
Gared Dirge – Piano, Synths, Percussion, Guitar
Niklas Kahl – Drums

Lord Of The Lost online:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Tiktok 
Napalm Records 

OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 will be available in the following formats:
- 1-LP VINYL DELUXE Edition Splattered Translucent Turquoise/White, Black
With 12-page booklet. Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive (strictly limited to 200 copies worldwide)
 
- 1-LP Liquid Vinyl Turquoise, Black
with 12-page booklet. Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive (strictly limited to 200 copies worldwide)
 
- 1-LP Gatefold Cristallo
With 12-page booklet. LORDSHOP exclusive (strictly limited to 200 copies worldwide)
 
- 1-LP Gatefold Recycled Black
 
- 1-CD in paper sleeve for everyone that already own a OPVS NOIR Collectors Edition (= Earbook or Wooden Box Set)
 
- 1-CD 6-page Digisleeve
with 16-page booklet
 
- Music Cassette Noir with silver print
Napalm Records Mailorder & LORDSHOP exclusive (strictly limited to 150 copies worldwide)
 
- Digital Album
 
- DEEP DIVE Edition, containing OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 Digisleeve with 16-page booklet, USB Stick incl. 8 so called “audio stems” per song, so you can deep dive into listening to the vocals only, the guitars only, the drums only, and so on. Also perfect for musicians to create your own playthrough versions or for audio engineers to create remixes. CD and USB stick bundled in a cloth bag – Napalm Records Mailorder Europe & LORDSHOP exclusive
 
AUDIO STEMS per song:
01 Drums, Percussion and Beats
02 Bass, Bass Synths
03 Rhythm Guitars
04 Additional Guitars
05 Piano
06 Orchestra, Choir, Organ
07 Synths
08 Vocals
+ Audio Click
+ MIDI Track containing all tempo and time signature changes
 
Audio format:
WAV, 44.1 kHz, 24 Bit

OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 tracklist:

1. The Fall From Grace
2. Would You Walk With Me Through Hell? (feat. Infected Rain)
3. One Of Us Will Be Next
4. Walls Of Eden
5. Raveyard (feat. Käärijä)
6. The Last Star
7. What Have We Become (feat. IAMX)
8. Winter’s Dying Heart
9. Scarlight
10. Please Break The Silence (feat. Anna Brunner)
11. Sharp Edges

Photo Credit: A Killer's Confession

A Killer's Confession have unveiled their new single 'Heart Shaped Box', from their forthcoming album Victim 2, out 19th September via MNRK Heavy.
 
'Heart Shaped Box' is a cover from Nirvana that appeared on their final studio album In Utero.
 
Stream 'Heart Shaped Box' here: https://ffm.mnrkheavy.com/heartshapedbox
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/P1Wr4TUvGfU

Pre-order Victim 2 here: https://akillersconfession.myshopify.com

In discussing the latest single, Waylon Reavis said, "I've always loved Nirvana. Kurt Cobain was a huge influence in my youth, and I felt that he helped shape the music that we create today and I wanted to do something that would honor his memory. We had been tossing around the idea of doing a cover song, but I needed it to fit into the concept. I felt like a 'Heart Shaped Box' was the right choice. So I thought to myself what if this was the song that was playing in the killer's head and maybe it's a song that started to change him for the better."

As the frontman and mastermind for A Killer's Confession, Waylon Reavis has delved into the light and dark sides of mankind on albums like The Indifference of Good Men and Unbroken. But it is his current Victim trilogy where he delves deeper into that concept and which truly lives up to the band’s name. The new Victim 2 (MNRK Heavy), the group’s fifth album, continues the story of a serial killer who wants to bring horrific criminals to justice. But, as he's learning, there are consequences for his misguided deeds, even if he thinks they are the right thing to do.
 
“I write this stuff for people to understand that we all have these thoughts,” Reavis says. “Like the devil's advocate – you’ve always got that devil on your shoulder, or that impulse, that little scratch on the side of your head that says, I want to do that. I've always been intrigued with that.”
 
After his booking agent Andrew Goodfriend planted the seed of the album’s concept in his mind, Reavis found further inspiration in the 2001 horror movie Frailty, in which the “God’s Hand” serial killer murders people that he believes to be demons and that he is doing God’s will. The antagonist of the Victim trilogy follows a similar path. In Victim 1, he went after people who had committed one of the Seven Deadly Sins, particularly those preying on young, innocent victims. In this sequel, he is reveling in his murder spree too much and faces a crisis of conscience. 
 
Like the psyche of this album’s antagonist, the sonic realm of A Killer’s Confession is also split into two different worlds, but for artistic reasons. Guitarist/drummer Dusten “Dusty” Boles and vocal producer Evan McKeever are Reavis’ studio songwriting partners, while his touring band features different members. The frontman likes to oversee everything in the creative process of the band from the studio to the stage, and he works with the people he think will thrive in each environment and deliver the best work to the musical project.
 
“I don't like doing the same thing over and over,” Reavis admits. “I like to experiment. I like to try to invent something new, take something that you know and mix it with modern metal. I'm not trying to create a new genre, but I like to be challenged and hear new things. If it rings in the ears and it makes you bob your head, it's good. It don't matter what style it is. I think a true artist should be interested in expanding themselves and where they can do anything they want. That's where AKC really excels.”

A Killer's Confession are:
Waylon Reavis - vocals
JP Cross - bass
James Skritch - guitar
Kegan King - drums
 
A Killer's Confession  online:
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
YOUTUBE

Victim 2 tracklist:

Hopeless Gray
(In Case Of Emergency (ft. JMANN)
Hollow
Facts
Heart Shaped Box (Nirvana cover)
Headstone
Baptized By The Fire
Darkside
The Suffering
Endless Silence
Hand of God

Renowned modern guitarist Connor Kaminski has revealed 'Bloodline', the second single from his debut LP Tapestry, due for release 5th September. 

'Bloodline', which features Aleksandra Djelmash (Sordid Pink) can be streamed here: https://ffm.to/ckbloodline

And watch the video here: https://youtu.be/cKkYjlHV0jY

Pre-order Tapestry here: https://ffm.to/cktapestry

Connor comments: "Sometimes there's topics in music that you can convey without words, and sometimes there's topics you can't. 'Bloodline' is one of those, and it's a very personal track for me. It's all about not knowing my origin story, where I'm truly from, and not having much of a clue as to the origins of my name. It features one of my favourite vocalists, Alex Djelmash (Sordid Pink, Destiny Potato, David Maxim Micic), and she really shines and brings this track to life. I wanted her to be the focus, and I couldn't be happier with the final result. I think 'Bloodline' might just be my favourite track on the album."

Following hot on the heels of Connor's collaborative EP with KEYAN, Tapestry is a tour de force of progressive, technical guitar wizardry, featuring some of the scene's best and brightest - including Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), Plini, Olly Steele (ex-Monuments), Tramaine, Aleksandra Djelmash (Sordid Pink), RO1 and strings sensation ThatViolaKid.

UK-based composer, producer, and technical guitar virtuoso Connor Kaminski has built a reputation for his intricate guitar work and innovative approach to modern prog metal. Influenced by Dream Theater, Devin Townsend, and Intervals, Connor has honed his craft as a guitarist and cultivated a strong following online. This growth helped him establish relationships with .strandberg*, D’Addario, Neural DSP, GetGood Drums, and even allowed him to design and release his dream signature guitar with .strandberg* at the young age of 27 last October.

Inspired by intricate guitar lines, extended song structures, and technical musicianship, Connor has crafted a modern take on the new wave of guitar music.

For more:

https://www.instagram.com/connor.kaminski
https://www.youtube.com/@ConnorKaminski

Tracklisting:

1 Corporeal Prelude (ft. ThatViolaKid)
2 Tarnished (ft. David Maxim Micic)
3 Bloodline (ft. Aleksandra Djelmash)
4 Bergamot (ft. Plini & RO1)
5 Eleven Years
6 On The Fringes (ft. Jordan Rudess & Tramaine)
7 Within Walking Distance
8 Godtuner (ft. Olly Steele)

Berlin’s promising force in modern metalcore and rock, Vianova, drop their brand-new banger 'Obsolete', and it hits like a heavy curveball.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/nfXihQCsOnc?si=f-5JidgJxhbyKhxQ

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

What begins smooth and mellow soon erupts into a powerful burst of energy, driven by Alexander Kerski’s (known from The Voice of Germany) standout vocal performance and the band’s explosive instrumental work that demands headbanging. It's an existential reflection on human value in a world shaped by automation, societal pressure, and emotional detachment.

Catch the band live:
14-17.08.2025 – Dinkelsbühl, Summer Breeze Festival
04-06.10.2025 – Köln, Euroblast Festival
07.02.2026 – Königsbrunn, Matrix (Raptor Metalcore Festival)

During the 2020 pandemic, Vianova reinvented their musical and visual identity, evolving their sound with the arrival of bassist Raoul Zillani. This new phase embraced a more technical, aggressive, and imaginative style, culminating in their EP Looking For... and the follow-up, ...A Way Out, released in 2023. These efforts garnered international attention and led to management by Lukas Magyar (Veil of Maya) in mid-2023. The band has since performed extensively across Germany, solidifying their position as a rising force in the metalcore genre.

Now back with fresh music, Vianova push their sound even further. This new chapter aims for a raw, fierce, and dynamic approach in both mixing and songwriting. Influences from genres outside metalcore - such as soul, jazz, R&B, and 80's synths - reflect their commitment to breaking genre boundaries. Accompanying this sonic evolution is a vibrant visual transformation, characterised by a focused and youthful energy that injects fun into a metalcore landscape often perceived as stagnant.
 

Vianova are:
Alexander Kerski | Vocals
Felix Vogelsang | Guitar
Raoul Zillani | Bass
Paul Vogelsang | Drums

Vianova online:
https://www.instagram.com/vianova.band
https://www.tiktok.com/@vianova.band
https://www.facebook.com/vianova.band
https://x.com/vianova.band

Photo Credit: Jon Sugden 

Fast emerging tech-metalcore band Eschalon have released their new single / video, 'Zealot'. The band have also announced a UK tour supporting Still Remains on their Of Love and Lunacy 20th anniversary tour, with Devil Sold His Soul.

Produced by Jake Ten with additional footage by Luke Bateman and Robin "Dobbin" Thomas, watch the video here: https://youtu.be/RtzIJTDaOGY

Zealot is a blistering, high-energy aural assault that challenges the blind allegiance often demanded by faith and tradition. Relentless and unflinching, the track delivers groovy, pulse-pounding riffs and venomous vocals, to mould a raw and uncompromising intensity.

Lyrically, Zealot tears into the dangers of unquestioned belief systems, calling out the chains of indoctrination that are often fastened from birth. It's a furious examination of religious structures that demand obedience, suppress doubt, and vilify curiosity. The song pushes back against the notion of surrendering instincts to archaic doctrines, urging us to break free from blind faith and to question what we’ve been taught. Zealot scathingly flips dogma on its head, highlighting the hypocrisy and self-perpetuating cycles that can exist within rigid belief systems.

Zealot is a call to arms - a sonic revolt against the bindings, a challenge to escape the inherited masks we’re forced to wear, and a reminder that the truths we seek might not be in the heavens, but within ourselves.

Eschalon live:

23/08 - Cambridge, The Six Six

Tour with Still Remains and Devil Sold His Soul:

12/11 - Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
13/11 - Bristol, Thekla
14/11 - Swansea, Sin City
16/11 - London, Underworld
18/11 - Newcastle, The Grove
19/11 - Glasgow, Cathouse
20/11 - Leeds, Key Club
21/11 - Manchester, Rebellion
22/11 - Sheffield, Corporation

Dual-vocal tech-metalcore outfit Eschalon have been making waves since their debut single 'Helios', which made a resounding impact with its award-winning music video. Subsequent releases 'Delirium', 'Shallow' & 'Denial' have established the band’s uncompromising presence.

Described as a visual and auditory onslaught, Eschalon’s presence both on and off the stage since their launch is undeniable; from their striking visuals, to their dynamic sound and immersive live experience, the band’s impact has been profound, racking up over 850,000 streams across platforms since their launch.

Earning multiple festival appearances, as well as securing touring slots with the likes of Still Remains, Hacktivist, Devil Sold His Soul & The Five Hundred across the UK, Eschalon’s momentum since their inception has seen the band gain trajectory as one of the most exciting new names in the metalcore space.

 “The British bruisers mix metalcore and tech metal in a delightfully vicious and crushing way, angular riffs sounding like they're being crushed through some great mechanical press.” - Metal Hammer

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

Photo Credit: Arising Empire

After their charting debut Rise shattered expectations and racked up over 20 million Spotify streams, Germany's From Fall to Spring now step into a darker, more introspective realm with their sophomore record, Entry Wounds, out on September 26th via Arising Empire. The band have also unveiled new single 'Blood'.

Watch the video for 'Blood' here: https://youtu.be/2c7vNzORz1o

Pre-order Entry Wounds here: https://arisingempire.com/ffts

From Fall to Spring aren’t just another name in the modern metal scene - they’re one of its most forward-thinking and emotionally charged forces. Led by twin vocalists Philip and Lukas Wilhelm, the German outfit forge a sound that’s as unmistakable as it is uncompromising - a fusion of post-rock atmospheres, hip-hop-infused grooves, soaring hooks, and the sheer weight of metalcore’s punch. Where Rise looked outward, Entry Wounds turns its gaze inward.

“Our debut record was all about our interactions with the world and different kinds of people,” the band explains. “Entry Wounds, on the other hand, is an inward journey. It deals with personal struggles and self-development.”

Each song on Entry Wounds is a fragment — a scar carved by memory, a flash of clarity amidst the static. Together, they weave a slow-burning narrative of letting go, reclaiming control, and finding the courage to heal. Before even announcing the album, the band dropped five singles in album order - 'Cast Away', 'Control', 'Come Alive', 'Take The Pain Away' and 'I Won't Come Back Down' - each capturing a distinct emotional phase of the story. Those tracks alone amassed over 5.5 million Spotify streams already, proving the resonance of From Fall to Spring’s message long before the full picture is revealed.
 
The newest single, 'Blood', acts as a turning point - and the official start of the Entry Wounds era. It’s a reminder that this is more than music; it’s a coded transmission from within the system, a place where trauma collides with the digital and the personal bleeds into the synthetic.

From Fall to Spring have grown sharper, bolder, and more confident than ever. Entry Wounds captures a band in full evolution — unafraid to be vulnerable, unafraid to hit harder than before. The system is active. The cloud is open. The world is not ready.
 
Catch From Fall to Spring live on Entry Wounds tour with support from Cyan Kicks and Letters Sent Home:

27.10.2025 UK-London, Downstairs At The Dome
28.10.2025 UK-Manchester, Night & Day Cafe

From Fall to Spring, a melodic new metal band from southwest Germany, began their musical journey with two self-produced EP's, A Better Tomorrow (2017) and Disconnected (2019), which quickly amassed over one million streams. Their breakout single 'Supernova' paved the way for their debut album RISE, which alone garnered over 11 million streams on Spotify and contributed to over 20 million streams across their entire discography. This rising success led to their signing with Arising Empire, one of Germany's premier rock and metal labels.

As part of this partnership, the band released five singles, each accompanied by its own music video, significantly boosting their visibility and digital presence. The lineup features twin brothers Philip and Lukas Wilhelm, alongside bandmates Simon Triem, Benedikt Veith, Sebastian Monzel, and León Arend. Their strong digital following includes over 108,000 TikTok followers and more than 38,000 on Instagram, further cementing their growing impact on the modern metal scene.

From Fall To Spring are:
Philip Wilhelm | Vocals
Lukas Wilhelm  | Vocals / Guitar
Sebastian Monzel  | Guitar
León Arend  | Bass
Simon Triem  | Keys
Benedikt Veith | Drums

For more information: 
https://www.fromfalltospring.de
https://www.instagram.com/from.fall.to.spring
https://www.facebook.com/from.fall.to.spring
https://twitter.com/from.fall.to.spring

Tracklist:

1 Init
2 Chacing The High
3 Cast Away
4 Blood
5 Control
6 Pieces
7 Come Alive   
8 Take The Pain Away    
9 I Won't Back Down
10 Simulation.exe

Photo Credit: Maxim Shesterikov

Century Media Records is proud to announce the signing of Portugal’s GAEREA. With a decade behind them, cutting a swath through various shades of darkened metal, they’ve arrived, a beautiful enigma of passion and extremity.

To announce their signing, GAEREA have released their first new track with Century Media Records, 'Submerged', with its eye-mangling accompanying video: https://youtu.be/NpdWlHP_pns

The track, which was produced by the band and longtime collaborator, Miguel Tereso of Demigod Recordings, further entwines the thorny branches of musical and emotional possibility that the band has built a sizable reputation on, both live and on record.
 
Metal Hammer said of GAEREA’s 2024 album, Coma: “When they put their cloaked heads down, GAEREA indubitably delivers the goods. The dizzying speed and masterful changes in [songs like] 'World Ablaze' are majestic.”

GAEREA commented on signing with global metal powerhouse, Century Media: “A new era, a new home We are now part of the Century Media Records big family.”

GAEREA are currently working on their Century Media debut LP, due for release in early 2026. Recent months have seen them bringing their energised and expressionistic live show to stages all over Europe, headlining to sold out crowds as well as festivals including Czech’s Brutal Assault, Belgium’s Alcatraz and Germany's Summer Breeze. In October and November, GAEREA will join labelmates, Orbit Culture on the Swedish upstarts' headline tour of the UK and Europe for their upcoming Century Media debut, Death Above Life.

“We are excited to be working with GAEREA and their team,” states Century Media Vice President of A&R, Mike Gitter. “They are a rare band that transcends convenient genres and suggests something deeper on both musical, but also spiritual levels. In many ways, their story is just beginning.” 
 
GAEREA on tour as special guests with ORBIT CULTURE, support by Atlas:

08.11.25 (UK) Manchester - Damnation Festival
10.11.25 (UK) Newcastle - NX
11.11.25 (UK) Glasgow - SWG3
12.11.25 (UK) Leeds - Stylus
14.11.25 (UK) Wolverhampton - KK Steel Mill
15.11.25 (UK) Bristol - SWX
16.11.25 (UK) London - Electric Ballroom
 
GAEREA online:
https://www.gaerea.com
https://www.instagram.com/gaerea_
https://www.facebook.com/gaerea
https://www.tiktok.com/@gaereaofficial

Photo Credit: Mila Austin

Alternative rock trio The Hunna have announced their new EP, blue transitions, which'll be released 14th November via FLG. 

In celebration of the news, the group have also dropped their beautiful new single 'bloom'.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/j9pUzusB1Ew

Pre-order blue transitions here: https://ffm.to/thehunna_bluetransitions

The Hunna's vocalist Ryan comments: "'bloom' follows on from the first single 'hide & seek'. it’s a story about the raw gritty parts to love, life & relationships. are we able to see past any triggers or past trauma’s we faced for what they are? & do we have the courage to confront them?"

About the EP, he continues: "Our first ever EP blue transitions is a set of powerful, melancholic songs taking a deeper look into the transformations & changes that occur naturally in life between two individuals. The transitional moments & mechanisms that can play out all underlined by different complexions of blue signifying sadness yet also grace in the face of such difficult moments."

The news of blue transitions follows The Hunna's triumphant return with their single 'hide & seek' and mainstage appearances at 2000trees and Y Not? Festivals. You can next watch The Hunna live supporting Palaye Royale.
 
Full list of dates:

03 Nov – SWG3 (Galvanizers Yard), Glasgow w/ Palaye Royale
04 Nov – NX, Newcastle upon Tyne w/ Palaye Royale
05 Nov – The Prospect Building, Bristol w/ Palaye Royale
07 Nov – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester w/ Palaye Royale
08 Nov – Leeds Beckett Students’ Union, Leeds w/ Palaye Royale
09 Nov – O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham w/ Palaye Royale

The Hunna, formed by Jack Metcalfe, Ryan Potter, and Daniel Dorney, burst onto the scene in 2015 with standout singles 'Bonfire' and 'She’s Casual', followed by their explosive debut album, 100, in 2016, which secured their first top 20 record, reaching number 13 on the UK album chart.

Bolstered by global fan support, the band swiftly earned major festival slots, including headlining the Festival Republic Stage at Reading & Leeds Festival and performing a secret set that attracted one of the largest crowds to date. They also performed at BBC Radio 1’s Big Weekend, All Points East, and festivals across Europe and North America, alongside their own sold-out tours.

Between 2017 and 2018, the band’s second album, Dare, climbed to number 12 on the UK album chart, sparking a sold-out tour in Australia and further sold-out shows across the UK and Europe. Notable achievements included selling out Brixton Academy three times, as well as Camden Roundhouse, Rock City, Manchester Apollo, and other prominent venues. In the US, they achieved success with multiple sold-out performances at iconic venues like The Troubadour in Los Angeles, Mercury Lounge, and Webster Hall in New York.

For their third album, I’d Rather Die Than Let You In, The Hunna collaborated with renowned producer John Feldmann (Blink-182, Goldfinger, Twenty One Pilots, All Time Low) in Calabasas, working alongside artists such as Travis Barker (Blink-182), Josh Dun (Twenty One Pilots), Pete Wentz (Fall Out Boy), Phem, and others. The trio followed this in 2022 with their self-titled album The Hunna, partnering with Grammy Award-winning producer Gil Norton. Adored by their loyal fanbase of nearly a decade, this album marked a significant new chapter for the band.

Now, in 2025, after a few years without new music, The Hunna return with renewed energy and their signature powerful sound, with new EP blue transitions.

The Hunna are:
Ryan Potter - vocals/guitar
Daniel Dorney - guitar
Jack Metcalfe - drums

For more information:
https://www.instagram.com/thehunnaband
https://www.thehunnaofficial.com
https://x.com/thehunnaband
https://www.facebook.com/thehunnaband
https://www.tiktok.com/@thehunnaband

Tracklist:

1. hide & seek
2. bloom
3. tough love 
4. clouds
5. blue transitions 

Photo Credit: Matthieu Gill

British metal heavyweights CONJURER return with news of their mighty third album, Unself, which will be released 24th October via Nuclear Blast Records. 

Pre-order: https://conjurer.bfan.link/unself

To commemorate the moment, the band have also unveiled the first single from the release, 'Hang Them In Your Head'.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/c1lpgXRi2Sc
And stream 'Hang Them In Your Head' here: https://conjurer.bfan.link/htiyh

CONJURER comment: "Unself is a record that we have put everything of ourselves into, in a way that we didn’t think possible for this band. Hang Them… is only the beginning. Thank you all for your patience, we are happy to report that it will be worth the wait."

CONJURER will be touring Unself across the UK and Europe in November. UK dates will be supported by Pijn and Death Goals.

UK dates:

Nov 09 - Damnation Festival, Manchester (CONJURER only)
Nov 11 - The Joiners, Southampton 
Nov 12 - The Underworld, London
Nov 13 - Strange Brew, Bristol
Nov 14 - Asylum, Birmingham
Nov 15 - Cathouse, Glasgow

Tickets available from: https://www.conjureruk.com/live

CONJURER will be joined by Frail Body across Europe. Full dates can be found at https://www.conjureruk.com/live

CONJURER have evolved radically since the release of their debut album (Mire, 2018), and their second release (Páthos, 2022) saw them lauded among the most exciting British metal bands. Whilst award nominations and accolades accumulated, the four-piece band retained their very simple mission: to make heavy music and have fun whilst doing so. Preferring to use their spotlight to showcase technicality and musicality rather than centring politics or opinions, CONJURER lived in the moment and embraced everything that came their way.
  
Within the tumult of forging a renewed identity as a band, on Unself there is a more intense, more personal voyage of discovery unfurling for vocalist/guitarist Dani Nightingale. Diagnosed with autism at age 31, their long-held view of self, and perception of their place in the world began to unravel. Unself documents much of the piecing back together around the diagnosis, alongside the realisation they were non-binary. 
  
These vignettes of processing and self-actualisation take place against the backdrop of a society careening towards glassy-eyed capitalist dystopia; finding firm footing eludes many of us - and CONJURER delve headfirst into exploring these suffocating new societal parameters.
 
Within Unself's nine tracks, CONJURER deliver the writhing post-metal sound they’ve become known for, but have loosened their grip on the desire to fill every moment with sonic obliteration. Instead, they have leaned into utilising space, gifting listeners a little breathing room which serves to make the heavy elements feel all the more intense. 
  
A more direct, organic approach to songwriting was facilitated by the ever-strengthening bonds within the band, and the supportive environment created by producer Joe Clayton. Allowing themselves more time than with any previous recording experience, they committed to preproduction sessions, followed by an elongated recording period in order to do justice to the material they had crafted. Stripping back the excesses of previous outings to reveal their solid songwriting chops allowed for more clarity and more dynamics to shine through. To their ears, the mood, the core of the lyrical content and the music are more aligned than ever before. 
  
This record is the sound of four individuals living with more purpose and as a consequence creating with more purpose. Unself sees them reaching out to offer community, catharsis and connection. CONJURER remain true to their original mission - they’re still having fun, playing interesting heavy music - but now that music is imbued with the power that comes from opening themselves up to others, at first within the band, and now beyond.

Conjurer are:
Brady Deeprose | guitars, vocals
Dani Nightingale | guitars, vocals
Conor Marshall | bass
Noah See | drums

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Tracklisting:

1 Unself
2 All Apart
3 There Is No Warmth
4 The Searing Glow
5 A Plea
6 Let Us Live
7 Hang Them In Your Head
8 Foreclosure 
9 This World Is Not My Home