Photo Credit: Rolf Meldgaard

As Danish alt-metal visionaries MØL count down to the release of their eagerly awaited new album DREAMCRUSH on 30th January via Nuclear Blast Records, the band unveil 'CRUSH', a powerful new single that sharpens the focus on what promises to be their most immersive body of work yet. Arriving as MØL prepare to take DREAMCRUSH on the road across Europe and the UK throughout February, 'CRUSH' follows singles 'Garland' and 'Young', offering another glimpse into the emotional intensity that defines their new record.

Check out the video for ‘CRUSH’ here: https://youtu.be/R4IHG65FNS8

Listen to 'CRUSH' here: https://moel.bfan.link/crush

Pre-order and listen to DREAMCRUSH here: https://moel.bfan.link/dreamcrush

Guitarist Nicolai Busse comments on the new single: "CRUSH encapsulates in many ways the dichotomy we as a band always have sought to balance, the journey between melancholy and jubilee, uplifting beauty and devastation. 

"It is a gradual change or undoing of the known over time. The gravitational push and pull between the individual and the world. An acceptance of the many grey days, the mundane. Right there in the embrace of the chaos within the nuances of blues and yellows - we might discover small hints of slow emerging greens. Of beginning growth.” 

With their third studio album now just weeks away, MØL continue to push deeper into their own creative world. DREAMCRUSH balances the band’s sharpest, most jagged edges with soaring alt-rock hooks, exploring the fragile space between dreams and reality and how aspiration can both carry us forward and slowly consume us. By weaving melody into even their most aggressive moments, MØL emerge with their most explosive, soul stirring work to date.

Following on from the critically acclaimed Jord (2019) and Diorama (2021), MØL’s latest opus sees their sound continue to evolve as they embrace new horizons - as a band and as individuals. Drawing on influences including My Bloody Valentine, Cocteau Twins and Smashing Pumpkins, the album explores recurring themes of belonging, resilience and finding home within oneself. DREAMCRUSH arrives with a renewed sense of confidence, acceptance and vigour.

Recording took place over several months in Frederik Uglebjerg’s Aarhus studio, allowing the band to shape the album gradually. Vocalist Kim Song Sternkopf explores his baritone register, delivering lyrics in Danish and English that reflect personal introspection and a revisitation of past events. Guitar solos by Nicolai Busse elevate the emotional journey, while abstract, Emil Nolde-inspired artwork by Daniel Owen at Nemesis Design (Sleep Token, Architects, BFMV, TesseracT) and photography by Rolf Meldgaard visually complement the album’s exploration of dreams, reality and emotional reconciliation.

Fans can soon experience the album live as MØL embark on a headline tour across Europe and the UK throughout February with support from Tayne and Cold Night For Alligators, promising shows that translate the album’s intensity into a visceral, unforgettable performance.

Comments vocalist Kim Song Sternkopf, "It feels incredible to bring DREAMCRUSH out into the world, not just through the record, but by stepping back onto stages across Europe and the UK. This will be our second headline run and it honestly feels like a new and thrilling chapter for us in MØL.

"The songs on DREAMCRUSH explore how our hopes and ideals can both lift us up and break us apart. Performing them live will be like tearing up that dream to the crowd, fragile, heavy and luminous all at once. 

"We’ve also been lucky to bring along two incredibly solid acts who embody that same spirit in their own ways: TAYNE, with their raw, industrial noise-pop energy and Cold Night for Alligators, who channel this beautifully intricate and emotional strain of alternative metal from Copenhagen. Together, we plan to bring you dynamic and compelling sets each night,  across Europe and the UK. We can’t wait to see everyone again!"

Tickets are available here: https://ffm.live/moeldk-tour

Feb 6 – Berlin, DE – Hole 44
Feb 7 – Prague, CZ – Futurum
Feb 8 – Leipzig, DE – Naummans
Feb 9 – München, DE – Feierwerk
Feb 10 – Wiesbaden, DE – Kesselhaus
Feb 11 – Eindhoven, NL – Effenaar KZ
Feb 12 – London, UK – Underworld
Feb 13 – Manchester, UK – Rebellion 
Feb 14 – Glasgow, UK – Classic Grand Lounge Bar 
Feb 15 – Leeds, UK – Key Club
Feb 16 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Institute2
Feb17 – Bristol, UK – Exchange
Feb 18 – Paris, FR – Petit Bain
Feb 20 – Koln, DE – Club Volta
Feb 21 – Hamburg, DE – Betty 

MØL are:

Ken Lund Klejs - drums
Holger Rumph Frost - bass
Kim Song Sternkopf - vocals 
Sigurd Kehlet - guitars 
Nicolai Busse - guitars

MØLonline: 
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DREAMCRUSH Tracklisting:

1. DREAM
2. Små Forlis
3. Young
4. Hud
5. Garland 
6. Favour
7. A Former Blueprint
8. ∞
9. Dissonance
10. Mimic
11. CRUSH

Canadian metalcore outfit The Veer Union return with their powerful new single 'Venom In My Veins', offering another intense glimpse into their upcoming album Reinvention, set for release on 20th February, 2026 via Arising Empire.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/I3YBJdjk5kc
Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/theveerunion

Driven by massive hooks, gritty guitar work, and the unmistakable vocal presence of frontman Crispin Earl, 'Venom In My Veins' blends raw aggression with emotional weight. The track captures The Veer Union at their most focused and personal, balancing modern metalcore intensity with the band’s signature hard-rock songwriting, resulting in a song that hits hard while remaining deeply relatable.

Following a series of strong releases that have steadily shaped the narrative of Reinvention, the new single continues to underline the album’s core theme: transformation through adversity. Rather than reinventing themselves for the sake of change, The Veer Union refine everything that defines them, heavier, sharper, and more honest than ever before.

With Reinvention arriving on 20th February, 2026, The Veer Union are building toward one of the most defining chapters of their career. 'Venom In My Veins' stands as another clear statement of intent: this is a band fully in control of their sound, their message, and their momentum.

California’s hardcore heavyweights Lionheart continue their unstoppable run with the release of Valley Of Death II, dropping today, 9th January 2026 via Arising Empire. The record marks the long-awaited sequel to their 2019 fan-favourite and promises a darker, more aggressive, and uncompromising chapter in the band’s career.

In celebration of the release, the band drop a new music video for the single 'Chewing Through The Leash' ft. Matt Honeycutt from Kublai Khan TX.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Nlnjh0Gh0sg
Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/lionheart

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. 
 
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

Lionheart online:
https://www.instagram.com/lionheartca
https://www.facebook.com/lionheartca
https://www.tiktok.com/@lionheartca

Grey Daze, the original band of late Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington, proudly announce the release of their new single 'Monster You Adore'. 

In the words of the band: "'Monster You Adore' is about breaking up with depression knowing something has to change, yet struggling to release the version of themselves shaped by it."

The single, following 2025's 'Shadows' again showcases the band’s renewed creative energy with vocalist Cris Hodges, bridging the group’s historic legacy with its evolving sound.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/GNMfG834iCo

Stream: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/greydaze/monster-you-adore-2

Following their acclaimed #ForYouChester UK Tour in 2024, which raised awareness for men’s mental health and suicide prevention, Grey Daze continue to build a global movement of healing and resilience through music.

"Cris has brought an energy and voice that reignited our passion for making music,” said drummer and founding member Sean Dowdell. “We’re inspired every day by the fans who continue to find hope in these songs."

'Monster You Adore' continues Grey Daze’s new chapter as they prepare for an expanded England 2026 tour.

Dates:

March 2026
20 Nottingham Rescue Rooms
21 London Underworld
22 Bristol Thekla
24 Newcastle Anarchy Brew
25 Manchester Rebellion
26 Southampton The 1865

In 2025, Grey Daze returned to rock radio with 'Fake Little Lies' and 'Still Screaming', their first new music since Chester’s passing. With Hodges’ distinctive vocals and growing songwriting presence, the band rekindled its creative momentum and performed a series of sold-out European shows.

“We had fans travel from Japan and even from the war-torn border of Ukraine just to see us,” Dowdell shared. “It reminded us how deeply these songs resonate. They still need to be heard.”

Formed in Phoenix, Arizona in 1993 by drummer Sean Dowdell and vocalist Chester Bennington, Grey Daze became a standout in the 90s alternative scene, releasing two independent albums and cultivating a devoted underground following. After Bennington’s rise to global fame with Linkin Park, the band’s catalogue remained dormant for years. In 2016, plans began for a reunion featuring the original members alongside new guitarist Cristin Davis, with a special performance scheduled for Club Tattoo’s anniversary in 2017. Those plans were tragically cut short by Chester’s passing.

In 2020, Grey Daze released Amends on Loma Vista Recordings, featuring Bennington’s archival vocals and guest appearances from members of Korn, P.O.D., Bush, and Breaking Benjamin. The album debuted at #1 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums Chart. The follow-up record, The Phoenix (2022), reached #2, featuring Dave Navarro, Richard Patrick (Filter), and Bennington’s twin daughters Lily and Lila on vocals.

Grey Daze returned to the stage in 2023 for U-Fest in Phoenix, where the band introduced Cris Hodges as frontman. By 2024, the line-up expanded with Evan Nichols on bass and Kenny Bulka on guitar, cementing the band’s revitalized five-piece sound.

For more:
link.greydazemusic.com/discover

New Miserable Experience, featuring an all-star cast with members of Rivers of Nihil, Rosetta, ex-Revocation, and Model Prisoner, give us another glimpse of their new record Gild The Lily, coming 23rd January via Pelagic Records.

Their new single 'Ataraxia' is available now. Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/zZ8nYvXH_g4

Pre-order Gild The Lily and stream 'Ataraxia' here: https://orcd.co/newmiserableexperience

The band comment: "'Ataraxia' started as one of Brody's ideas. We all felt it had a Portishead type of vibe that we instantly grabbed on to. As far as the lyrics, when life is falling apart the idea of 'Ataraxia' (calmness untroubled by mental or emotional disquiet) sounds very appealing."

New Miserable Experience are a Philadelphia-rooted collective that reshapes heavy-music rigour into expansive, melody-forward songs through alternative synth-rock. What started as a file-trading collaboration between vocalist/bassist David Grossman (ex-Rosetta) and multi-instrumentalist Joshua Mahesh Kost (Model Prisoner) expanded into a full band that now includes Rosetta drummer Bruce “B.J.” McMurtrie Jr., technical-metal bassist Brett Bamberger (ex-Revocation), and guitarist Brody Uttley (Rivers of Nihil). 
  
Each member of New Miserable Experience contributes a distinctive sonic fingerprint. The vocals act as the emotional centre, delivering lines that feel confessional and immediate; synths and guitars are constructed with shimmering arpeggios and decisive motifs; percussion and production choices blend groove and tension within electronic nuance; and bass work often functions as a countermelody, lifting refrains and anchoring transitions. Together the five players emphasise careful craft over spectacle, shaping a song that rewards patient listening.

Across the twelve tightly arranged tracks of 3rd album Gild The Lily, the band pares its palette to essential elements: clear melodies, precise dynamics, and richly textured production. The album trades overt bombast for craft, building emotional weight through small gestures and patient arrangements rather than moments of spectacle.

Elements of Gild the Lily combines alternative synth rock with chorus-tinted guitars, and a rhythm section that alternates between taut propulsion and roomy, reverb-soaked space. Elements of artists as lauded and disparate as Crosses, Ulver, The Black Queen and more combine to irresistible effect.
 
New Miserable Experience are: 
Josh Kost (multi-instrumentalist)
Brody Uttley (guitar)
Brett Bamberger (bass)
David Grossman (vocals)
BJ McMurtrie (drums)

For more:
PELAGIC PROFILE * INSTAGRAM

Tracklisting: 

1.    Heartsick 
2.    Ordinary People
3.    The Devil We Know 
4.    In the House of Denial 
5.    Infinite Sadness
6.    Payback From God
7.    Yours to Bury 
8.    Perfect Things
9.    Letters to Insomnia
10.    Perfect Blue
11.    Running the Fear of it Dry 
12.    Ataraxia

JeGong, the collaborative force of Dahm Majuri Cipolla (MONO) and Reto Mäder (SUM OF R.), have today announced their bold and genre-sculpting new album Gomi Kuzu Can.

Gomi Kuzu Can will be released 27th February via Pelagic Records - and the duo have released the first single from the record, 'Patterns'.

Watch the single here: https://youtu.be/v6jI64Ubzrg
Pre-order here: https://orcd.co/jegong-gomikuzucan

The band comment: "'Patterns' is our way of playing with repetition and motion - musically and mentally. The track feels like running through familiar spaces that constantly reshape themselves. That tension between nostalgia and forward momentum marks the beginning of the world of Gomi Kuzu Can. In the accompanying video, this idea is taken further as dream and reality merge, enhancing the sense of moving within a flowing cycle between inner perception and outward motion".

Known for their immersive, rhythm-driven explorations of krautrock and experimental sound design, JeGong now take an exhilarating leap into brighter, nostalgically stranger territory.

Gomi Kuzu Can is an electrifying journey through kraut, post- and experimental rock, delivered with the analogue warmth of the ’70s. 

Across eleven meticulously crafted tracks, JeGong embrace their roots while fearlessly expanding into neon-lit, beat-driven worlds where kinetic rhythms meet playful sonic futurism. It is music built for movement, contemplation, and the ecstatic strangeness of possibility. Their approach borrows the endurance and patience of minimalism, but they subvert minimalism’s austerity with grit, distortion, and physicality. The result is music that feels alive in motion: constantly shifting, tightening, unfurling, and mutating even when its core pulse remains unbroken.

At the centre is the duo’s uncanny rhythmic intuition: drums that pulse with krautrock steadiness, bass lines that swing between monolithic foundation and crude melodic insistence. Together, these elements create a sonic environment that feels both mechanical and deeply human, ritualistic yet instinctual.

One of the album’s most striking achievements is its analogue warmth. In an era dominated by pristine digital surfaces, JeGong embrace imperfection: human element in every beat and modulation. Gomi Kuzu Can, is hand-built, lovingly assembled from circuitry, intuition, and raw creative impulse. This tactile quality is precisely what makes the album’s danceability so impactful. In blending organic rhythm with retro-electronic brightness, they’ve created a sound that is both familiar and refreshingly new.

JeGong are: 

Reto Mäder – bass, guitar, analogue synthesizer, electronics, mellotron, effects, amps, sounds
Dahm Majuri Cipolla – drums, percussion, effects, sounds

For more:

PELAGIC PROFILE * INSTAGRAM * FACEBOOK * BANDCAMP

Tracklisting: 

1. Golden Hairs Goes Back To Japan
2. Outright Wolf Medicines
3. Contortion
4. Downed
5. Chalk
6. What Ever Happened To Gene
7. Sister
8. Parallel Tracks
9. Patterns
10. Müll Schrott Dose
11. Obaachan Bingo

Photo Credit: Jennifer McCord

Acclaimed British metalcore band Shields have released their new single and music video 'Miss Me'. The song is taken from their upcoming studio album Death & Connection, to be released on 30th January via Long Branch Records. 

"We lost someone dear to us. This song is our tribute — a personal account of the unbearably tragic farewell to our friend, George Christie." - Shields

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/V6iMYO84Rco

Pre-order the album here: https://shields.lnk.to/deathconnection

"Our new album Death & Connection is a body of work born from the absence of the people who no longer hold space in our lives," comments the band further. "This record was created from a necessity to express and soothe our deepest losses; however, that was never the intention — we simply set out to make an album we wanted to hear."

Founded in 2012 by primary songwriters Joe Edwards (vocals) and Samuel Kubrick Finney (guitar/vocals), Shields quickly made an impact in the heavy music scene with their viral single I Just Feel Hate - a track they re-released in a newly reimagined version in April 2025.

Their EP GUILT cemented their refined sound, blending brutal instrumentation with poignant, emotionally driven lyrics. With this release, they demonstrated an aggressive adaptability to the ever-evolving alternative music landscape, winning over fans from across adjacent genres. The momentum of their powerful breakthrough led to tour cycles alongside acts such as Loathe, Ice Nine Kills, and Escape the Fate.

Shields’ debut full-length album Life in Exile (2018) received critical acclaim for its raw honesty and musical maturity. However, the album cycle was tragically cut short by the sudden passing of guitarist George Christie - an event that ultimately led to the band’s untimely and abrupt disbandment.

Now, several years later, Shields are back - a bold decision, given the tragic circumstances surrounding their 2018 split. Yet, Shields re-emerged with the powerful single 'Abuser' (released via Long Branch Records), inviting audiences to witness the next evolution of their sound - matured, refined, and fearless. This new chapter is supported by a fortified lineup, featuring founding members Joe Edwards and Samuel Kubrick Finney, now joined by Alastair Wain (drums) and Krishan Pujara (bass).

If Shields’ discography is any indication of what lies ahead, audiences can expect a torrent of unrelentingly bold strides into new sonic territories.

Shields are:

Joe Edwards - Vocals
Samuel Kubrick Finney - Guitar, Vocals
Alastair Wain - Drums
Krishan Pujara - Bass

For more:
https://www.tiktok.com/@shieldsuk
https://www.instagram.com/shieldsuk
https://www.facebook.com/Shieldsuk

Tracklisting:

1 This Is Not A Dream
2 Abuser
3 Kill
4 Parasites
5 Lacerate (ft. Harvey Freeman from Graphic Nature)
6 Womb
7 Brother's Lament
8 Red & Green
9 Wolfskin (ft. Taylor Barber from Left To Suffer)
10 Loser
11 Death & Connection (ft. Jonathan Finney)
12 Miss Me

Photo Credit: VDPictures

LORD OF THE LOST’s latest journey comes to a brilliant close: with OPVS NOIR Vol. 3, the band announce the finale of their ambitious album trilogy. A direct continuation of OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, which were both unveiled in 2025, it releases on 10th April 2026 and gloriously expands on the genre-defying band’s opus.

Stream the new single and pre-order OPVS NOIR Vol. 3 here: https://lnk.to/LOTL-O

The most outside-the-box of the three, the third and final part of their latest voyage has the six-piece end this chapter of their career on a triumphant high note, intertwining heavy guitars and dark electronica with compassionate messages and cinematic orchestrals. On OPVS NOIR Vol. 3, another 11 enchanting songs extend the Hamburg-based band’s colorful repertoire. The final part of the trilogy is released in several editions, among them strictly limited collectibles.
 
The first song unveiled is 'I Hate People'. Showing yet another side of themselves, LORD OF THE LOST team up with WEDNESDAY 13 for the first single off the new record. The stomping industrial metal duet sets off fireworks with its theme of equality that fans love from the band.

LORD OF THE LOST and WEDNESDAY 13 are aptly starting their joint North American tour on 19th January, playing 16 shows across the USA and Canada, together with The Birthday Massacre.

Following the captivating 'Blood & Glitter', which brought them to the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 and a #1 chart entry in their native Germany to go along with it, LORD OF THE LOST once again demonstrate their unmatched diversity. Initiated by beautiful cello melodies, 'Kill The Lights' is an overture like no other, setting a dark mood, but also unafraid to switch it up to make room for catchy and reassuring 'I’m A Diamond' featuring Alea, frontman of German medieval metal torchbearers SALTATIO MORTIS. 'My Funeral', despite the name, picks up the positive message, expanding the near-gothic soundscapes while sprinkling in tongue-in-cheek lyrics, promoting black as a happy colour – wear pink to their funeral! Stomping 'I Hate People' invites horror punk icon WEDNESDAY 13 to an industrial duet about equality, after which gentle 'The Shadows Within' hits twice as hard with its symphonic arrangement. Next, Chris Harms and parting KISSIN’ DYNAMITE frontman Hannes Braun deliver the bombastic 'La Vie Est Hell' (based on Charles Baudelaire’s influential book of poetry, “Les Fleurs Du Mal”) partly in French language, before going back to 'Square One'. 'When Did The Love Break?' is a heartfelt song of lost love – the addition of whimsical vocals by Ambre Vourvahis of XANDRIA drives the emotions of this universal topic right home. After 'Your Love Is Colder Than Death', LORD OF THE LOST team up with Damien Edwards of British glam rock band CATS IN SPACE for the captivating duet 'Take Me Far Away', before the album closes with a ballad, 'The Days Of Our Lives' – the sweeping track simultaneously being the closest LORD OF THE LOST have ever been to a cinematic soundtrack. The happy ending is skipped, almost making it sound like a goodbye…
 
OPVS NOIR Vol. 3 continues to walk LORD OF THE LOST’s unpredictable journey without settling for the familiar. Rounding off an impressive trilogy, this record takes you by the hand and guides you along your darkest paths.
 
OPVS NOIR Vol. 3: the trilogy is finally concluded.

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 Lostonline:
Website
Facebook
Instagram
Tiktok 
Napalm Records 

OPVS NOIR Vol. 3 track list:

1. Kill The Lights
2. I’m A Diamond (feat. Saltatio Mortis)
3. My Funeral
4. I Hate People (feat. WEDNESDAY 13)
5. The Shadows Within
6. La Vie Est Hell (feat. Kissin’ Dynamite)
7. Square One
8. When Did The Love Break? (feat. Xandria)
9. Your Love Is Colder Than Death
10. Take Me Far Away (feat. Cats In Space)
11. The Days Of Our Lives

OPVS NOIR Vol. 3 will be available in the following formats:
- 1-LP Liquid Vinyl PURPLE-BLACK with 12-page booklet – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive (strictly limited)
- 1-LP Gatefold SPLATTERED SILVER/BLACK with 12-page booklet – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive (strictly limited)
- 1-LP Gatefold Cristallo with 12-page booklet – LORDSHOP exclusive (strictly limited)
- 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)
- Digital Album
- DEEP DIVE Edition, containing OPVS NOIR Vol. 3 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

Photo Credit: Freakshot

Today, German rock/metal trio The Hirsch Effekt release their newest single, 'Die Brücke'. It is the third track to be released from their new studio album, Der Brauch, which is out 30th January via Long Branch Records.

"'Die Brücke' – matching the music – takes on a less heavy theme," says singer Nils Wittrock. "It’s more of an everyday scene. Two people meet at home after a long day and ask each other how it went. One decides to go straight to bed with the child. The other chooses to keep working. Amidst the everyday stress, the protagonist – realizing how much the close environment depends on him – tries to remain a safe harbour."

Watch the video to 'Die Brücke' here: https://youtu.be/bEVtD3PPQIE

Stream the new single and pre-order the album here: https://thehirscheffekt.lnk.to/derbrauch

Since their formation The Hirsch Effekt have carved out a unique niche in heavy music, embracing limitless possibilities. Yet, despite - or perhaps because of - their elusiveness, the band have captivated a devoted audience.

While earlier works, despite their diversity, were still labelled “metal albums,” this new record explores paths first hinted at on the multi-layered second album, Holon : Anamnesis - the same album regarded as one of the best German-language records of all time. Der Brauch can be seen as a return to that pivotal point - and simultaneously as a bold step forward. Drummer Moritz Schmidt doesn’t entirely forgo blast beats, but the record demands a new heading. In the end, though, there is only one truth: it unmistakably sounds like The Hirsch Effekt.

The Hirsch Effekt are:
Nils Wittrock - Guitar, Vocals
Ilja John Lappin - Bass, Vocals
Moritz Schmidt - Drums

For more information:
http://www.thehirscheffekt.de/
https://www.facebook.com/thehirscheffekt
https://www.instagram.com/thehirscheffekt
https://www.youtube.com/thehirscheffekt

Tracklisting:

1 Der Brauch
2 Der Faden
3 Das Seil
4 Brauch Reprise
5 Der Doppelgänger
6 Die Lüge
7 Die Brücke
8 Das Nachsehen
9 Die Heimkehr
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Vinyl Exclusive - Bonus Tracks
1 Agitation (acoustic)
2 Die Brücke (acoustic)
3 Stegodon (acoustic)