'Death Grip' is the latest hammer blow from Oakland’s hardcore juggernaut Lionheart, taken from their upcoming album Valley of Death II. Powered by crushing intensity, massive grooves, and a standout guest feature from Kevin Skaff from A Day To Remember the track delivers everything fans expect. Heavy riffs, riot-ready shouts, and that unmistakable street-born edge. Lyrically, it dives into the fear of death, the collapse of faith, and the struggle to keep going when hope feels out of reach.
Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/lionheart
Following their official re-signing with Arising Empire, Lionheart are charging headfirst into the next chapter of their career. Their new album Valley of Death II, the long-awaited sequel to their 2019 release, is set to drop on 9th January 2026 via Arising Empire and promises to be darker, heavier, and more relentless than ever before.
To complete this massive new era, Lionheart will return to Europe in January 2026 for a huge headline tour, joined by Madball, Gideon, and Slope. With “'Bulletproof' igniting the start and 'Roll Call' now following immediately, Lionheart make one thing crystal clear: this next chapter is already in full attack mode.
Catch the band live:
09.01.26 – Germany, Münster – Skaters Palace
10.01.26 – Germany, Leipzig – Haus Auensee
11.01.26 – Germany, Berlin – Astra
12.01.26 – Czech Republic, Prague – Lucerna Music
13.01.26 – Austria, Vienna – SiMM City
14.01.26 – Germany, Nürnberg – Z-Bau
15.01.26 – Germany, Munich – Tonhalle
16.01.26 – Germany, Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
17.01.26 – Switzerland, Solothurn – Kofmehl
18.01.26 – France, Paris – Bataclan
20.01.26 – Netherlands, Tilburg – 013
21.01.26 – Germany, Stuttgart – Im Wizemann
22.01.26 – Germany, Bremen – Modernes
23.01.26 – Germany, Cologne – Carlswerk Victoria
24.01.26 – Belgium, Antwerp – Trix
Swiss metalcore force Vicious Rain return with full intensity on their brand-new single 'Silent Therapy', marking the powerful next step toward their upcoming album The Anatomy of Surviving, set for release on 13th March 2026 via Arising Empire.
Stream and pre-order here: https://arisingempire.com/viciousrain
Following the massive momentum of their previous singles 'IKIGAI' and 'Spitting Blood Again', both of which firmly established the band as one of Europe’s most exciting modern heavy acts, Vicious Rain now dive even deeper.
With the release of 'Silent Therapy', Vicious Rain officially launch the pre-orders for their highly anticipated new album The Anatomy of Surviving. The record promises to be their most personal and dynamic work to date, capturing the struggle, resilience, and emotional weight that define both the band and their growing international fanbase.
From the spiritual drive of 'IKIGAI' to the ferocious outburst of 'Spitting Blood Again' and now the haunting depth of 'Silent Therapy', Vicious Rain continue to sharpen their identity — uncompromising, emotional, and built to endure.
Photo Credit: Andy Ford
RADAR is the culmination of a fifteen-year journey that has seen TesseracT rise from underground beginnings to one of the most vital forces in modern metal music. Out today, RADAR and the accompanying soundtrack RADAR O.S.T. is available on a variety of video and audio formats including Blu-ray, CD and vinyl LP.
Filmed at Radar Festival 2024 in Manchester, the new concert film captures the band at a peak moment in their career, performing to a sold-out crowd and delivering a performance for the ages.
The band have also unveiled a video for 'Natural Disaster', watch it here: https://youtu.be/p31tAeBXsMI
Stream and purchase RADAR here: https://tesseractkscope.lnk.to/Radar_OST
In their own words: “The 90 minutes, or so, on stage, were proceeded by 2 full years of talks. Wild creative chats about ideas, and an ever increasingly ridiculous level of ambition from both Joe at Radar, and Mos in TesseracT. Venue changes, schedule changes, album touring, none of these impeded the momentum once the ball was rolling”.
The performance soars even higher with the addition of Choir Noir, led by the indomitable Kat Marsh, whose imprint was vital in shaping the vocals on 2023’s landmark War Of Being.
RADAR is out now on the following formats –
Special 3-Disc Hardback Mediabook - includes Blu-ray with RADAR concert film, 2CDs of the full soundtrack and 48-page book. Disc 1 – Blu-ray featuring the electrifying full 85-minute live concert film and behind the scenes footage, Dolby Atmos/5.1/hi-res stereo audio and 24/48 lossless stereo audio + 2 CD’s of the full performance audio (12 tracks).
RADAR Blu-ray - featuring the electrifying full 85-minute live concert film, behind the scenes footage, 'Legion' one-shot music video, Dolby Atmos/5.1/hi-res stereo audio and 24/48 lossless stereo audio.
RADAR O.S.T. Limited Band Edition ‘Lagoon Vinyl’ 2LP – original soundtrack edition of the RADAR concert film, double vinyl and gatefold sleeve with audio remastered at half-speed at Abbey Road Studios.
RADAR O.S.T. Transparent Orange Vinyl 2LP – original soundtrack edition of the RADAR concert film, double vinyl and gatefold sleeve with audio remastered at half-speed at Abbey Road Studios.
RADAR O.S.T. Classic Black Vinyl 2LP – original soundtrack edition of the RADAR concert film, double vinyl and gatefold sleeve with audio remastered at half-speed at Abbey Road Studios.
RADAR O.S.T. 2CD – original soundtrack edition of the RADAR concert film presented as a double CD package with 16-page printed booklet.
TesseracT online:
https://www.tesseractband.co.uk
https://www.facebook.com/tesseractband
https://www.instagram.com/tesseractband
https://twitter.com/tesseractband
https://open.spotify.com/artist/23ytwhG1pzX6DIVWRWvW1r
https://kscopemusic.com/artists/tesseract
TesseracT are:
Daniel Tompkins (vocals)
Acle Kahney (guitar)
James Monteith (guitar)
Amos Williams (bass)
Jay Postones (drums)
TesseracT – RADAR
1. Natural Disaster [07:59]
2. Echoes [04:21]
3. Nocturne [06:17]
4. Tourniquet [05:54]
5. Concealing Fate Part One: Acceptance [08:06]
6. The Grey [05:39]
7. Legion [06:26]
8. Tender [04:51]
9. King [07:11]
10. Juno [06:16]
11. Sacrifice [10:22]
12. War Of Being [12:23]
Photo Credit: Pelagic Records
Post-rock trio Jagged City, featuring Jake Woodruff (Defeater) and Carlos Torres (former touring member of Explosions In The Sky) have unveiled their debut single 'Imaginary Lines'. They have also announced their debut EP, There Are More of Us, Always, to be released on 30th January via Pelagic Records.
Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/kYWwkO5ks08
Stream here: https://orcd.co/jaggedcity
Jake commented on the single "'Imaginary Lines' is a meditation on how all lines are imaginary - all borders are fake, all classifications are arbitrary, all divisions aren't real. We are all connected, and any line made by force and power is a denial of that. Musically, this is the first full song on the record, and Urian [drums] nailed the groove - it feels natural, even though it's in 5. I love how the chime-like guitar and fuzzed-out bass tones came together with the drum groove to form a cohesive, intimate, natural-sounding song."
There Are More of Us, Always is a bold collection that moves between spacious, melodic guitar passages and raucous, swelling climbs. With heartfelt, melodious songwriting, a diverse range of eclectic touches buried within, and eruptions of dense, layered sound, this record delivers wonderfully balanced compositions through raw and personal production.
The project began as a cross-continental art experiment between Jake Woodruff (Defeater) and Carlos Torres (former touring member of Explosions In The Sky). What started as a simple exchange of ideas quickly found real shape through collaborative composition and thoughtful arrangement. Early sessions with David Haik helped refine the songs’ structures and drum frameworks, setting the groundwork for what would become Jagged City’s striking debut.
“We wrote with pure instinct, just tried to add something new to a genre that we love. As we traded ideas, we took some left turns and incorporated elements that may be unexpected.“ commented Woodruff.
When it came time to record, scheduling issues led to an inspired change of plans. Urian Hackney joined the project both behind the kit and behind the board, engineering and performing the drum parts that propel the record. In two intense days at The Box studio in Burlington, VT, Jake and Urian captured the core of the album with an immediacy and urgency that remain audible in every take.
Carlos recorded bass in Los Angeles alongside longtime musical colleague Michael James (Explosions In The Sky), while Jake added further guitar textures from his home studio, creating layers that thread the compositions together.
This debut is both a statement of intent and an open invitation: Jagged City offer music that rewards close listening and communal experience—an instrumental journey shaped by collaboration and a fierce commitment to feeling. While still post-rock, There Are More of Us, Always utilises a diverse range of influence, giving a freshness to each uniquely realised track.
“This record is a product of collaboration and love and creativity - we hope it inspires people to be connected and think collaboratively and creatively together. That's the only way forward." concludes Woodruff.
Jagged City are:
Jake Woodruff - guitar
Carlos Torres - bass
Urian Hackney drums & production
Featuring Takaakira Goto as guest guitarist on 'Deluge in a Paper Cup'.
For more:
https://www.instagram.com/jaggedcity
There Are More of Us, Always track list:
1. (DON’T DREAM ITS OVER)
2. IMAGINARY LINES
3. RAIN AND SIRENS
4. OCEAN EAST, OCEAN WEST
5. HAIRSPRING
6. MINUS POWER
7. (DELUGE IN A PAPER CUP)
Swedish rock quintet Hällas have revealed the second new single from their fourth full-length Panaroma, which will be released on 30th January, 2026. The new album will be released via their own label Äventyr Records.
Watch the video for 'Face of an Angel' here: https://youtu.be/WSbZwuOHLvE
Download/stream 'Face of an Angel' here: https://orcd.co/34wjpba
Pre-order Panorama here: https://shop.hallasband.com
Hällas comment on the new track: "Hooves clip-clopping against the pavement, galloping straight into a world of twin guitars, vintage synths, 80s influenced drums and raw, repetitive vocals over a suggestive bass line – this is 'Face of an Angel', the second single from our upcoming album Panorama. Expanding a blend of 70s prog rock and heavy metal with pulse, groove and catchy lyrics."
Hällas will be performing at Desertfest London in May 2026. They have also previously announced Scandinavian and European tour dates in support of Panorama.
With their new album Panorama, Hällas both consolidates and expands the image of what the band is - but also what rock can be. This time, different perspectives in a scenario are explored regarding whether humanity is capable of understanding a viewpoint other than their own. It reflects our time but is, in typical Hällas fashion, staged in a fictional, distant world.
A full list of confirmed dates can be found below.
Hällas live
06-02-2026 Korjaamo, Helsinki (FI)
13-02-2026 Rockefeller, Oslo (NO)
20-02-2026 Fållan, Stockholm (SE)
21-02-2026 Filmstudion, Gothenburg (SE)
28-02-2026 Amager Bio, Copenhagen (DK)
11-03-2026 Uebel & Gefaerlich, Hamburg (DK)
13-03-2026 La Machine du Moulin Rouge, Paris (FR)
15-03-2026 De Helling, Utrecht (NL)
16-03-2026 Junkyard, Dortmund (DE)
17-03-2026 Dynamo, Zürich (CH)
18-03-2026 Hansa39, Munich (DE)
19-03-2026 Arena Wien, Vienna (AT)
21-03-2026 Heimathafen Neukölln, Berlin (DE)
22-03-2026 Futurum, Prague (CZ)
Tickets on sale here: https://hallasband.com/live
15-05-2026 - 17-05-2026 Desertfest, London (UK)
Tickets: https://www.desertfest.co.uk
Forget about everyday life and step into an adventurous fantasy world - that's what Hällas want for their audience to experience. The Swedish quintet craft epic fantasy-themed concept albums filled with adventurous twin guitars, vintage synths, and mystical storytelling, carving out their own genre of adventure rock.
Their upcoming album Panorama is Hällas' fourth full length release. While staying true to their signature sound and lyricism, it may very well be the most varied and complex so far.
Hällas were founded in 2011 and saw their initial breakthrough with their first full length album, Excerpts From A Future Past (2017), and its hit single 'Star Rider'. Building on their initial success, Hällas released their sophomore album Conundrum in 2020, garnering them a Swedish Grammy nomination. The album trifecta was complete with the release of Isle of Wisdom in 2022, widening their repertoire even further.
With each release, the band has cultivated a cult following in the modern prog and hard rock scenes around the world. With their cinematic storytelling and timeless sound, Hällas have been touring far and wide-playing sold out shows all over Europe, as well as North and Latin America. Regardless of where, Hällas capture their audience with their own adventure rock universe coming to life on stage.
With Panorama, the band writes yet another chapter in the story of Hällas. Tread carefully, friends.
Hällas are:
Tommy Alexandersson: vocals, bass
Rickard Swahn: guitar
Marcus Petersson: guitar
Nicklas Malmqvist: keyboards
Kasper Eriksson: drums
Follow Hällas: FACEBOOK · INSTAGRAM · WEBSITE
Track list:
1. Above the Continuum
2. Face of an Angel
3. The Emissary
4. Bestiaus
5. At the Summit
Rising nu-metal quartet Profiler today release their huge EP Masquerading Self, and celebrate with their new video 'Illusion'.
Watch 'Illusion' here: https://youtu.be/ezJ_bXRbWlc
Stream: https://profiler.ffm.to/illusion
Order Masquerading Self: https://profiler.ffm.to/masqueradingself-ep
The band comment: "'Illusion' is a track about the infatuation of relationships and the attachment of ego. It is discussing how our desires and attachment can create suffering in human experience. It’s a fast paced in your face heavy hitting song that we are supper excited about releasing."
The EP has seen a wealth of support, including from BBC Radio 1’s Rock Show with Dan Carter, Future Artists with Sian Eleri, plus Kerrang! Radio, Kerrang! magazine, Metal Hammer, and BBC Introducing Rock with Alyx Holcombe, rapidly cementing their place as one of the most exciting names in the UK’s heavy scene.
Praised for their versatility and boundary-pushing songwriting, Profiler continue to carve their own lane. Their nu-metal-grunge-alt-rock sound is for anyone who misses or missed the contagious nineties Seattle grunge movement, or the explosion of nu-metal that dominated the 00s and the genre-bending bands they made a path for.
Profiler are known for unforgettable live shows and have previously opened for bands such as Memphis May Fire, Monuments, Vower and joined Vended for all 34 shows on their EU tour. They recently supported Northlane and Whitechapel across the UK - and will showcase their new EP at their first-ever headline show at The Black Heart in London on 10th December 2025. A venue known for breaking new talent and hosting future legends, this will be an unmissable night for fans. Tickets available here: https://myticket.co.uk/artists/profiler
For more information:
https://linktr.ee/profilerband
Photo Credit: Napalm Records
LORD OF THE LOST go full opulence with 'What Have We Become', the latest single taken from their upcoming album, OPVS NOIR Vol. 2, out 12th December 2025 via Napalm Records. Working with exceptional British electronic music artist IAMX, the fearless kings of versatility build an emotional masterpiece in which Chris Harms and IAMX (aka Chris Corner) duet in an exceptionally moving way, significantly expanding LORD OF THE LOST’s vast musical universe yet again.
Stream the single and pre-order OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 here: https://lnk.to/LOTL-OPVSNOIR
Following the recent success of their co-headline tour with FEUERSCHWANZ and last month’s UK tour, LORD OF THE LOST are headed towards their very own festival. The next edition of LORDFEST takes place on 13th December 2025 in their native Hamburg’s Sporthalle. Celebrated the day after next week’s album release side by side with PAIN, SETYØURSAILS, and PYOGENESIS, it will be a special release show. The headliner will also be joined by BEYOND THE BLACK for three songs. Next year, the band will tour across the USA, Canada and Australia, before returning to Europe for the recently announced TOVR NOIR 2026, with shows in 19 countries.
Chris Harms commented on “What Have We Become”: “IAMX has been one of my favourite artists for almost 20 years and has been the soundtrack of many significant moments in my life. Chris Corner’s voice and expression are so unique and unmistakable, and the feeling he conveys with every word and every note cried out for a song to be conceived at some point, which was already intended for LORD OF THE LOST and IAMX at its core, in which worlds collide and become one big feeling. The result is ‘What Have We Become’, one of the most moving LORD OF THE LOST songs we have ever produced.”
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 Lostare:
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 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
Canadian metalcore powerhouse The Veer Union unleash their explosive new single 'Meet Your Maker', delivering a thunderous blend of towering melodies, crushing heaviness, and raw emotional fire. Known for their ability to fuse massive hooks with relentless intensity, the Vancouver-based outfit once again prove why they remain one of the most gripping forces in modern heavy music.
Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/theveerunion
Driven by razor-sharp riffs, pounding drums, and commanding vocals, 'Meet Your Maker' hits with both power and purpose. The track channels dark, confrontational energy while wrapping it in anthemic dynamics that are destined to erupt on festival stages and in packed clubs alike. It’s a fearless declaration of strength, defiance, and confrontation — both inward and outward.
With 'Meet Your Maker,' The Veer Union continue to evolve their sound while staying true to the emotional depth and unmistakable edge that define their identity. The single marks another bold step forward in the band’s ongoing journey and sets the tone for what’s yet to come.
California’s heavyweight Lionheart waste no time and strike again: hot on the heels of their crushing comeback single 'Bulletproof', the Oakland kings are already back with their next hammer — the brand-new single 'Roll Call.' With pre-orders for their upcoming album Valley of Death II already in full swing, Lionheart shift straight into the next gear and keep the pressure at maximum level.
Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/lionheart
'Roll Call' delivers everything fans expect from the band’s signature sound — groove-laden brutality, razor-sharp riffs, and commanding, pit-ready gang-shouts that hit with uncompromising force. Direct, aggressive, and built for chaos, the track underlines why Lionheart remain one of the most dominant forces in modern hardcore.
Following their official re-signing with Arising Empire, Lionheart are charging headfirst into the next chapter of their career. Their new album Valley of Death II, the long-awaited sequel to their 2019 release, is set to drop on 9th January 2026 via Arising Empire and promises to be darker, heavier, and more relentless than ever before.
To complete this massive new era, Lionheart will return to Europe in January 2026 for a huge headline tour, joined by Madball, Gideon, and Slope. With “'Bulletproof' igniting the start and 'Roll Call' now following immediately, Lionheart make one thing crystal clear: this next chapter is already in full attack mode.
Catch the band live:
09.01.26 – Germany, Münster – Skaters Palace
10.01.26 – Germany, Leipzig – Haus Auensee
11.01.26 – Germany, Berlin – Astra
12.01.26 – Czech Republic, Prague – Lucerna Music
13.01.26 – Austria, Vienna – SiMM City
14.01.26 – Germany, Nürnberg – Z-Bau
15.01.26 – Germany, Munich – Tonhalle
16.01.26 – Germany, Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
17.01.26 – Switzerland, Solothurn – Kofmehl
18.01.26 – France, Paris – Bataclan
20.01.26 – Netherlands, Tilburg – 013
21.01.26 – Germany, Stuttgart – Im Wizemann
22.01.26 – Germany, Bremen – Modernes
23.01.26 – Germany, Cologne – Carlswerk Victoria
24.01.26 – Belgium, Antwerp – Trix