German modern metal mavericks Unprocessed have been announced as main support to Jinjer on their upcoming tour, which will follow the release of their new album, Angel, out 31st October.

Check out Unprocessed's latest single 'Solara', taken from the upcoming album here: https://youtu.be/1wANMBPc0Vk

Unprocessed bassist David John Levy commented: "To say we are stoked to join Jinjer on their upcoming tour would be an understatement - we're pumped to get on the road with them, one of the best bands in the scene and lovely people! We got to play together a couple of times in the past and it has always been a blast hanging out with them. Also, it's such a big honour to have Textures on the tour aswell being the djent poineers they are. They influenced us and our music heavily and we're more than ready to conquer Europe with them! With our new album 'Angel' being released just a few months before the tour, this will be the first time you'll get to see us with our new songs!”

Also announced are Dutch tech metal pioneers Textures. This will be the first full European tour for the band since their reunion and that they will be presenting fresh songs from their first new album in 10 years.

Textures commented: “We’re more than excited to join Jinjer and Unprocessed on the European Duél tour running from January 23rd until March 2nd in 2025. This will be our first extensive five week tour since our last run back in 2016, so we are looking forward to heading out there once more and see all of you out there!”

2026 UK / IE dates:
27 Jan: SWG3, Glasgow
28 Jan: 3Olympia, Dublin
29 Jan: O2 Ritz, Manchester
30 Jan: O2 Institute, Birmingham
31 Jan: O2 Forum Kentish Town, London

Pre-order Angel here:  https:ffm.to/unprocessed-angel 

Unprocessed is composed of Manuel Gardner Fernandes (vocals, guitar), David Levy (bass, synths), Christoph Schultz (guitar), and Leon Pfeifer (drums). Their upcoming album Angel marks another bold step in the band’s creative evolution. Expanding their sonic palette with heavier textures and emotive and intimate lyricism that highlights their poppier side. Angel features high-profile guest appearances from Zelli of Paleface Swiss and Jason Aalon Butler of Letlive and Fever 333. These collaborations add new layers of urgency and intensity to a record that explores themes of conflict, duality, and inner transformation.

The band speaks more about the themes of Angel: "This album is more than just a record by four boys from Germany - it’s a light shone upon the unknown, like memories from the afterlife. We explored the concept of "Angel" in various ways: becoming an angel through real-life actions, hearing angels serenade, a fallen angel telling his story and becoming the Antichrist, or seeing someone as an angel through glorification. This concept inspired both the music and the lyrics. While we’re leaning more into a polished metalcore sound, the record still maintains the essence of what makes Unprocessed unique. It features some of the craziest guitar, bass, and drum work we've ever showcased as a band. At the same time, we believe it’s more accessible to the broader metal and metalcore audience, with our strongest and catchiest hooks and melodies to date.”

The band’s previous album, ...and everything in between (2023), received widespread acclaim for its complex arrangements and specifically heavy compositions. The record launched a major touring cycle which saw the band complete headline shows with many sold out across North America, and Europe, as well as performing their largest shows in China, and venturing into Japan, Thailand, Singapore and Australia for the first time. They also appeared at prominent festivals such as Download (UK), Graspop Metal Meeting (Belgium), Mystic Festival (Poland) and Resurrection Festival (Spain).

In the past two years, Unprocessed have supported major heavy acts including In Flames, TesseracT, August Burns Red, Spiritbox, and Polyphia. Their collaborative work with Polyphia guitarists Tim Henson and Scott LePage on ...and everything in between highlighted  the potential Unprocessed continues to exhibit amongst the scene’s most exciting guitar focused acts.

Central to Unprocessed’s identity is guitarist and vocalist Manuel Gardner Fernandes, whose playing has garnered international attention across online platforms and beyond. His partnership with Ibanez, including a signature model, and his ongoing guitar clinics around the world, reflect his growing status as one of the leading voices in modern metal guitar.

Unprocessed continue to push their sound forward with each release. Angel presents their most focused and dynamic material to date, offering a deeper look into the extremes of human experience without losing the technical foundations that first set them apart.

Unprocessed are:
Manuel Gardner Fernandes - Vocals, Guitars
Christoph Schultz - Guitars
David John Levy - Bass & Keys
Leon Pfeifer - Drums

For more:
www.unprocessed.band
www.facebook.com/unprocessedofficial
www.Instagram.com/unprocessedband

Track-list: 
1. 111
2. Sleeping with Ghosts
3. Beyond Heaven’s Gate
4. Sacrifice Me
5. Snowlover
6. Terrestrial
7. Your Dress
8. Where I Left My Soul
9. Solara feat. Zelli from Paleface Swiss
10. First Tongue
11. Perfume
12. Head in the Clouds feat. Jason Aalon Butler from Fever 333
13. Dark, Silent and Complete

French metalcore force Revnoir dropped their highly anticipated EP Coma, a release that showcases the band’s bold blend of modern rock, crushing metal, and dark electro. Out now via Arising Empire, Coma captures the cinematic intensity and emotional depth that has quickly made Revnoir one of the most exciting new names in heavy music.

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

Revnoir are gearing up for their biggest step yet: joining Coldrain as main support on their massive UK/EU headline tour 2025. a full list of confirmed shows can be found below.
 
Catch the band live:
17.10 – Rock Your Brain Fest, Sélestat (FR)
15.11 – Metalearth Festival, Brest (FR)
22.11 – Rebellion, Manchester (UK)
23.11 – Electric Ballroom, London (UK)
25.11 – Trix, Antwerpen (BE)
26.11 – Trabendo, Paris (FR)
27.11 – Carlswerk Victoria, Cologne (DE)
28.11 – Grosse Freiheit 36, Hamburg (DE)
30.11 – Melkweg, Amsterdam (NL)
01.12 – Garage, Saarbrücken (DE)
02.12 – KIFF, Aarau (CH)
03.12 – LKA Longhorn, Stuttgart (DE)
05.12 – Palac Akropolis, Prague (CZ)
06.12 – Barba Negra, Budapest (HU)
07.12 – Szene, Vienna (AT)
09.12 – Proxima, Warsaw (PL)
10.12 – Lido, Berlin (DE)
12.12 – Backstage, Munich (DE)
13.12 – Zoom, Frankfurt (DE)
 
15.01.26 – Nantes, Le Ferrailleur (FR)
16.01.26 – Poitiers, Le Confort Moderne (FR)
17.01.26 – Lyon, Le Marché Gare (FR)
22.01.26 – Orléans, Le Bouillon (FR)
23.01.26 – Bordeaux, IBOAT (FR)
24.01.26 – Toulouse, Le Rex (FR)

Canadian alt-rock heavyweights The Veer Union unleash their explosive new single 'Caught in the Crossfire'. Known for their signature blend of hard-hitting riffs and emotional depth, the Vancouver-based alt-metal act continues their legacy with a haunting anthem that dives deep into anxiety, survival, and inner strength.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Q2KArOfQqJY

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

With over 175 million streams worldwide, 12 Billboard Rock Radio hits, and recent viral success from their Covers Collection and Manifestations albums, the band is proving once again why they’re one of the most enduring forces in modern rock.

'Caught in the Crossfire' marks the first taste of their upcoming full-length album Reinvention, slated for release on February 20th, 2026. Following years of chart-topping singles and high-energy tours across North America and Europe, The Veer Union are entering a bold new era, and this single is just the beginning.

For more: 
https://www.instagram.com/theveerunion
https://www.facebook.com/theveerunion

Canadian progressive metal band Omnivide return with their most ambitious work to date. The band have announced their upcoming EP Arise is set for release on 10th October via Seek & Strike.

Leading the charge is the breathtaking first single, 'Void', ushered in by a striking performance video, weaving the band’s onstage intensity with intricate, hand-drawn animations that mirror the track’s dramatic interplay of light and dark.

Watch the video for 'Void' here: https://youtu.be/3i5XlIYBpOY

Pre-save here: https://orcd.co/omnividearise

Omnivide state: "Our first single, ‘Void,' was the first song that began to take shape at the beginning of the writing process for the EP, so it has a lot of the foundational characteristics that inspired the rest of the songs. It has technical riffs, a contrast of high intensity and laid-back sections, orchestral arrangements, a mix of harsh and clean vocals and a crushing guitar solo. Overall, it encapsulates our intentions with the music for this EP, which is why we choose it as a lead single. It also has the most direct link to the lyrical theme of the EP, being about overcoming inner limitations and external adversity in life's most dire situations. It vividly expresses the desperation felt in times of seemingly insurmountable struggle, the refusal to give up no matter how badly the odds are stacked against us and the growth that takes place when one chooses to face such challenges."

With Arise, Omnivide elevate the sonic palette laid out in their 2024 debut album A Tale of Fire. That record, self-produced and refined over years, fused progressive, melodic, death and symphonic metal to critical acclaim and launched the band’s rise, featuring an extensive tour across Canada and resulting in nominations for Music NB Awards in 'Breakthrough Artist' and 'Song of the Year' categories. Their signing with Seek & Strike later that year signalled their growing international momentum.

Now with Arise, the group raise the stakes, pushing deeper into progressive and symphonic territory while maintaining the technical edge that has become their signature. Drawing influence from acts such as Between The Buried and Me, Opeth and TesseracT, Omnivide fuse brutality and beauty in equal measure.

The band add: “Arise is a major evolution from our debut album A Tale of Fire. We took the elements we loved most from that first release and cranked them up another level. We really wanted to outdo ourselves on this one and we all felt ready to make something better in a shorter time frame. People can expect more techy riffs, bigger orchestral arrangements, more progressive song structures and more clean singing to complement the harsh vocals. The EP also has a lot of ups and downs in intensity, going from all-out brutal riffs to chilled-out, subdued clean sections throughout each song."

With Arise, Omnivide push themselves further than ever, delivering a thrilling balance of technicality, melody and emotional depth. The EP cements their reputation as one of the most exciting rising forces in modern progressive metal.

For more:
Facebook || Instagram | Spotify

Track-list:

1. Prelude
2. Void
3. Tyrannical Saviour
4. Omnipotent
5. Arise

Berlin metalcore eccentrics Vianova have today surprise dropped their debut album HIT IT along with a wild music video for new single 'Squier Talk' via Arising Empire, following a week of leaking material themselves via ONLY FANS. The quartet's lack of convention and creative appoach has rapidly catapulted them to becoming one of the fastest growing acts in modern metalcore, and their accention to the top is about to be realised with the release of one of the most brilliant and quirky metal albums of 2025.

Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBu89Oo01RI

Stream 'HIT IT' here: https://arisingempire.com/vianova

Vocalist Alex commented: "It’s only once in a lifetime you get to drop your debut album and we couldn’t be more exited about releasing HIT IT!, our loveletter to the past, the present and the future of music.

"Throughout the record's story, told through our music videos and social media 'minisodes' we have played on crazy gameshows, swapped our gender and were stripped of our identities. 'Squier Talk' concludes this visual odyssey with us arriving at the headquarters of the "biggest record label in the world", Intergalactic Records, where we are confronted with the harsh surreality of the music industry. 
It’s also the records opening track, launching you into the sonic rollercoaster that is HIT IT!. 
If you like tight poppy song structures, polished commercial metalcore, and lyrics that talk about „being pulled into the abyss/ getting stabbed in the back“ this album is… not for you. HIT IT!"

New video 'Squier Talk' is also the latest installment of the Vianova soap opera, told across episodic social media reels, shortform video and a series of creative music videos accompanying the album’s singles.

The story has follows the surreal rise of a caricatured version of the band from studio grind and quirky side hustles into full-blown, Kill Your Friends-esque chaos. The band hustle on a wild gameshow, cruise through night-time Berlin in a vintage Mustang, and even swap genders in a dreamlike twist. After shooting with metalcore’s top director, they’re shockingly replaced by doppelgängers, only to be scooped up by the fictional Intergalactic Records. In the penultimate chapter of the story, in true Vianova fashion, they leaked clips of their own album on OnlyFans, turning the music industry inside out with a mix of satire, spectacle, and raw creativity.

‘Squier Talk’ sees the conclusion of the story (for now), as Vianova’s expectations of “making it” and the stark realities of the music business collide with comedy and poignancy in equal measure.

Vianova have already gained traction in the UK as shown by their sold out their London headliner at 229 in August, and being hailed as one of the highlights of Arctangent festival.

Catch the band live:
17.09.25 – Hamburg, Reeperbahn Festival (DE)
19.09.25 – Helsinki, On The Rocks (FI)
27.09.25 – Köln, Euroblast Festival (DE)
13.11.25 – Leipzig, Neues Schauspiel (DE)
14.11.25 – Berlin, Badehaus (DE)
15.11.25 – Hamburg, Bahnhof Pauli (DE)
21.11.25 – Vienna, Chelsea (AT)
22.11.25 – Munich, Backstage (DE)

Following the viral momentum of their recent singles ‘Más Rápido’, ‘Melanchronic’ ‘Whatever,
Alright ’, and ‘Uh, Yaya’, which were praised by top-tier influencers/reactors like Nik Nocturnal,
METALBIRB, bogdanhxc, and several prominent YouTube channels, Berlin’s Vianova have
quickly emerged as one of most exciting new heavy acts on the scene.

Blending the bounce of nu-metal, the snarling punch of metalcore, and the melodic dramatics of
post-hardcore with a no-f***s-given crossover energy, Vianova aren’t just knocking on the door –
they’re kicking it down. Armed with razor-sharp riffs, pounding grooves, jazz shifts, funk breaks, and a visual aesthetic that’s as unhinged as it is unforgettable, Vianova embrace the absurd and
the aggressive in equal measure. They are chaotic, catchy, and grab attention like a steel chair to
the face.

Armed with their debut album HIT IT!, Vianova push their sound even further. This new chapter
aims for a raw, fierce, and dynamic approach in both mixing and songwriting. Enigmatically
embracing influence from soul, jazz, R&B, and 80s synths, Vianova are unapologetically
themselves, the album a reflection of the quartet’s commitment to not just breaking but entirely
ignoring genre boundaries. Accompanying this sonic evolution is a vibrant visual transformation
and some ever-evolving lore, told through an ongoing series of energetic and charismatic music
videos.

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

Track list:
01 Squier Talk 
02 Más Rápido   
03 Wheel of Fortune    
04 Oh No (Believer)   
05 Marimba
06 Melanchronic 
07 Whatever Alright
08 Two More Hours   
09 Future Nostalgia  
10 Uh Yaya
11 Obsolete

Following a summer of sold-out club shows and impactful festival performances, provocative nuns Dogma have announced their 'Time To Be Free' European headline tour in 2026. The hard rock quintet have also been announced to support German metal band Lord Of The Lost on their 2026 European tour.

Catch the band on the following dates:

April 09    Netherlands    Amsterdam    Milkweed Max    supporting LOTL
April 10    France    Paris    Elysee Montmartre    supporting LOTL
April 11    France    La Roche-Sur-Yon    Quai M    supporting LOTL
April 12    France    Toulouse    Metronum    supporting LOTL
April 14    Spain    Madrid    Sala But    supporting LOTL
April 15    Spain    Barcelona    Sala Salamandra    supporting LOTL
April 17    France    Lyon    La Rayonne    supporting LOTL
April 18    Belgium    Bomal-Sur-Ourthe    durbuy rock festival    festival
April 19    Netherlands    Eindhoven    Effenaar    headline show
April 20    Germany    Hamburg    Bahnhof Pauli    headline show
April 22    Germany    Munich    Backstage Club    headline show
April 23    Germany    Lichtenfels    Paunchy Cats    headline show
April 24    Germany    Thallichtenberg    Hexentanz Festival    Festival
April 25    Switzerland    Pratteln    Z-7    supporting LOTL
April 26    Italy    Milan    Alcatraz    supporting LOTL
April 29    England    London    The Underworld    Headline Show
April 30    England    Wolverhampton    Kk's Steel Mill    Headline Show
May 01    England    Manchester    Rebellion    Headline Show
May 02    England    Bristol    Thekla    Headline Show
May  03    Belgium    Diest    Hell Open Air    Festival (@Club Hell)
May  05    Germany    Leipzig    Hellraiser    Headline Show
May  06    czech rep.    Prague    roxy    supporting LOTL
May  07    Germany    Herford    X    supporting LOTL
May  08    Germany    Stuttgart    Lka Longhorn    supporting LOTL
May  09    Germany    Cologne    Carlswerk    supporting LOTL

Lord Of The Lost tour tickets on sale 5th September.

Dogma headline tour on sale 8th September.

Order their self-titled debut album here: https://ffm.to/dogmaalbum

Born from the union of heavy metal and unapologetic sensuality, Dogma is less a band and more an exorcism. Their performances bleed theatrics and throb with tension — an altar where riffs reign, inhibitions collapse, and every beat is a confession.

In their church, there is no shame — only truth.
No penance — only passion.
No gods — only Dogma.
Kneel if you must... but it is not to pray.

Dogma are:
Lilith – vocals
Lamia – guitar
Nixe – bass
Abrahel – drums

Dogma online:  
http://www.officialdogma.com
http://www.facebook.com/theofficialdogma
http://www.instagram.com/officialdogma
http://www.twitter.com/dogmatheband

Photo Credit: FRAYLE

Following recent sonic gifts of grimness 'Walking Wounded' and 'Summertime Sadness' (Lana Del Rey cover) – both of which saw rabid response from acclaimed media and fans alike – FRAYLE return fresh off of their European tour, including a standout performance at Bloodstock festival, with a third single, the slinking, doom-rocking 'Heretic'. The track appears on the band's upcoming third full length album, Heretics & Lullabies, out 10th October 2025 via Napalm Records.

Watch the video for 'Heretic' here: https://youtu.be/h0XTrxOmZPA

Pre-order Heretics & Lullabies here: https://lnk.to/Frayle-HereticsandLullabies/napalmrecords

Standout single 'Heretic' injects heavy rock edge and arena-ready drums into the album's doom-laden procession, adding to its multi-faceted nature. The track arrives alongside another beautifully cinematic music video.

FRAYLE commmented on the single: "'Heretic' explores the nature of heresy, spiritual struggle and the rejection of religious dogma. Just because we reject spiritual conformity and societal norms, does this, in and of itself, make us a "bad person"? Is god a supreme being, the collective subconscious, or simply an ideal? We believe that relying on yourself and your own morals can ultimately evolve into being your own savior. We are all gods."

FRAYLE have been lauded as one of the fastest-rising, most haunting currently active modern doom metal outfits of late, infusing their sound with eclectic elements and now reinventing their trademark spectral sonic profile. Merging the heaviness of occult-driven doom and blackgaze with frontwoman Gwyn Strang's distinctively eerie vocal stylings and the crushing guitars of Sean Bilovecky, the band has fully realized their "lullabies of chaos" musical vision with Heretics & Lullabies.

Recorded by FRAYLE and produced, mixed and mastered by Aaron Chaparian at Iron Audio (Bleeding Through, Harms Way), Heretics & Lullabies is a must-listen for any fan of doom, post-metal or atmosphere-heavy alt-rock, but also a pristinely phantomic journey for any heavy music fan as it maintains its accessible edge throughout.

The album kicks off with first single 'Walking Wounded', a whispering wall-of-sound that crushes with spine-tingling stacks of harmony. The deeply punishing atmosphere continues into second track “Summertime Sadness”, an entirely reworked doom-laden cover of the Lana Del Rey hit. Airy anthem 'Boo' injects mid-tempo flavour and multifaceted vocal balance into the album as crushing weight lands alongside each hook, with bending guitar tone and dark, sparkling atmosphere swirling amid pounding percussion. Mid-album cuts such as 'Demons' and 'Glass Blown Heart' flirt with threateningly macabre lyrical poetry and otherworldly melody, while glacially-paced anthems 'Souvenirs Of Your Betrayal' – described as a deeply personal look at the depths of despair after a painful deception – and 'Run' double down on the aggressive, suffocatingly beautiful ambience and Gwyn Strang's shimmering, beckoning vocal timbre. Hair-raising 'Hymn For The Living' and standout single 'Heretic' inject heavy rock edge and arena-ready drums into the mix, before the album concludes with droning melodic masterpiece 'Only Just Once' – an unforgettable closer to this colossal modern doom compendium.
 
Heretics and hypocrites beware – Heretics & Lullabies will perpetually etch itself into the darkest corners of your psyche, taking deeper hold with each spin.

Track list:

1. Walking Wounded
2. Summertime Sadness
3. Boo
4. Demons
5. Souvenirs Of Your Betrayal
6. Glass Blown Heart
7. Hymn For The Living
8. Run
9. Heretic
10. Only Just Once

Heretics & Lullabies will be available in the following formats:
-1 Digipak CD   
-1 LP Black Gatefold    
-1 LP Inkspot White/Red with 8-Page Booklet (available via Napalm Records international mailorder only, limited to 400)
-Digital Album

Photo Credit: Niklas Karlsson

After releasing three cinematic performance videos, Sweden’s Orbit Culture have another special audio-visual treat up their sleeves: an elaborate visualiser created by the 3D wizards at Crystal Spotlight for their new single, 'Nerve', that takes you straight to another dark dimension.

Watch the visualiser here: https://youtu.be/GH7PAgHB9eM

The band comment: “With ‘Nerve,’ we’re leaning back towards the older Orbit Culture sound, blending in cleaner choruses and a twist at the end. This track has been with us for years - we just didn’t know what to do with it, especially since the verses felt a bit uncharacteristic for us. But that’s exactly what we ended up loving about it. Visually, the song felt too ‘larger-than-life’ for a standard performance video. After years of bouncing ideas with Miles Skarin at Crystal Spotlight, we knew this was the perfect track to bring into a fully realized 3D world.”

'Nerve' is the fourth single taken from Death Above Life, that is scheduled for a release on 3rd October 2025 via Century Media. "The album represents change, a new beginning," says guitarist, vocalist and songwriter Niklas Karlsson. “It brings up a lot of good and bad emotions but it’s a big change for the better. It feels like a rebirth.”

Pre-order Death Above Life here: https://orbitcultureband.lnk.to/DeathAboveLife-Album

Celebrating the release of Death Above Life, Orbit Culture will be meeting fans to sign copies of the album at HMV Vault, Birmingham on 3rd October at 5pm. Click here to reserve for space and for information: https://hmv.com/Live/Orbit-Culture

Orbit Culture have already released three songs and videos taken from Death Above Life, Hydra, the album title track and 'The Tales of War'.

Following their triumphant main stage set at Download Festival, Orbit Culture return to the UK this November on the Death Above Life tour. Catch them on the following dates, with Gaerea and Atlas in support:

08 Nov: Damnation Festival, Manchester
10 Nov: NX, Newcastle
11 Nov: SWG3, Glasgow
12 Nov: Stylus, Leeds
14 Nov: KK's Steel Mill Wolverhampton
15 Nov: Electric, Bristol
16 Nov: Electric Ballroom, London

Hailing from the small town of Eksjö, Sweden (located between the revered metal cities of Gothenburg and Stockholm), the quartet (guitarist and vocalist Niklas Karlsson, guitarist Richard Hansson, bassist Fredrik Lennartsson and drummer Christopher Wallerstedt) have grown into a global force, melding together riffs that are equal parts thrash, death metal and industrial with arresting hooks and a layered atmosphere that invites comparison to Gojira, Metallica and Static-X while carving out something that is uniquely their own.

Orbit Culture’s 2023 album Descent and their subsequent EP release The Forgotten topped many year-end lists in 2023, including Metal Hammer who described the album as: “a formidable entwining of modern metal’s most effective and exciting strands into an impressive milestone.” Exhaustive worldwide touring and a steady stream of crowd-pummeling festival slots across the globe, have set the stage for something much larger. 

Orbit Culture are a band poised. They are the sound of metal in the most modern sense.

Orbit Culture are:
Niklas Karlsson - guitar / vocals
Richard Hansson - guitar
Fredrik Lennartsson - bass
Christopher Wallerstedt - drums

Orbit Culture online:
https://www.orbitculture.com/
https://www.facebook.com/OrbitCulture/
https://www.instagram.com/orbitculture
twitter.com/orbitculture
https://www.youtube.com/user/OrbitCultureOfficial
https://www.tiktok.com/@orbitcultureofficial

Track list:
1. Inferna
2. Bloodhound
3. Inside The Waves
4. The Tales Of War
5. Hydra
6. Nerve
7. Death Above Life
8. The Storm
9. Neural Collapse
10. The Path I Walk

Death Above Life comes in various formats and is up for pre-order:
Ltd. CD Digipak
Gatefold black 2LP
Ltd. Gatefold greenish ReVinyl 2LP (600x) via cmdistro.de & selected Indie retailers, Orbit Culture & MerchCare
Ltd. Gatefold transp. red 2LP (500x) via Levykuappa Äx (FIN), HMV (UK) & in France
Ltd. Gatefold neon yellow-black marbled 2LP (500x) via EMP
Ltd. Gatefold Sparkle Starlight 2LP (500x) via Orbit Culture & MerchCare SOLD OUT
Ltd. Gatefold transp. light blue-black marbled 2LP (500x) via Orbit Culture live on EU tour
Gatefold fruit punch 2LP (US version)
Ltd. Gatefold transp. coke bottle green 2LP (US version) (1000x) via all US Indie retailers
Ltd. Gatefold white 2LP (US version) (300x) via Revolver Magazine
Ltd. Gatefold metallic golden 2LP (US version) (500x) via centurymedia.store, Orbit Culture & Night Shift Merch
Ltd. Gatefold black-grey marble 2LP (US version) (500x) via Orbit Culture & Night Shift Merch
Standard CD Jewelcase (Japan)
Digital Album

Photo Credit: Lennard Schmitt

Following the Eurovision motto "United By Music", two years after joining the family as 2023 finalists, Lord Of The Lost return to the Grand Prix spirit, this time by teaming up with Finnish rap artist and Eurovision fellow finalist KÄÄRIJÄ for the song 'Raveyard'. Blending the supportive energy of the world’s biggest music event with a daringly fresh soundscape, the collaboration marks the explosive first single off Lord Of The Lost’s upcoming studio album, OPVS NOIR Vol. 2, out 12th December 2025 via Napalm Records.

Watch the 'Raveyard' video here: https://youtu.be/QNRTEJYCXGM

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

In 2023, the Hamburg-based band released a playful rendition of KÄÄRIJÄ’s hit 'Cha Cha Cha' on their covers album Weapons Of Mass Seduction, later performing it live to the delight of fans, especially in Finland. Now, Lord Of The Lost and Eurovision runner-up KÄÄRIJÄ finally unite in a common piece of music: a fierce, darkly twisted party anthem that still carries the unmistakable soundscapes of Lord Of The Lost. Following OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 – the opening chapter of their ambitious album trilogy released this past August – the band continue to push boundaries showcasing once again their unrivaled versatility with its second installment, OPVS NOIR Vol. 2.

Lord Of The Lost vocalist Chris Harms comments on 'Raveyard': “KÄÄRIJÄ was our band’s internal Eurovision favorite in 2023. We embraced the Eurovision motto "United By Music" not only during the contest itself, but also beyond. Our friendship with KÄÄRIJÄ is rooted in the fact that both he and Lord Of The Lost are constantly dancing between genres — a spirit that shines through in the stylistic rollercoaster of ‘Raveyard’!”

KÄÄRIJÄ adds: “It was an honor to do a song with my German brothers - I hope we can perform this song live soon because the song is fire!”

With OPVS NOIR Vol. 2, the genre-fluid six-piece delves deeper into their melancholic take on unraveling their innermost selves and adds a hopeful new layer to the wonderfully dark panorama that was opened up by OPVS NOIR Vol. 1.

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. 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 outfitSkarlett Riotand the synth-rock pioneersJULIEN-K(featuringRyan ShuckandAmir DerakhofORGY) 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 Lostare:
Chris Harms – Vocals, Guitar
Pi Stoffers – Guitar
Class Grenayde – Bass
Gared Dirge – Piano, Synths, Percussion, Guitar
Niklas Kahl – Drums

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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 track list:

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