JeGong, the collaborative force of Dahm Majuri Cipolla (MONO) and Reto Mäder (SUM OF R.), have dropped the third single from their upcoming bold and genre-sculpting new album Gomi Kuzu Can (due 27th February via Pelagic Records).

Watch the video for 'What Ever Happened To Gene' here: https://youtu.be/TFZJ1bBpHSI
Pre-order the album here: https://orcd.co/jegong-gomikuzucan

The band comment: "With 'What Ever Happened To Gene', we wanted to show that our music isn’t only driven by propulsive rhythms, but also leaves room for emotional spaciousness. The glowing harmonies and gently ascending melodies tap into a sense of nostalgia without becoming sentimental - that balance was important to us."

In 'What Ever Happened To Gene', JeGong use their third single to lean into a sense of narrative mystery in this vocal-led track. A tale told through wistful melodic motifs that seem to search for something just out of reach.

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: Lennard Schmitt

LORD OF THE LOST extend their latest journey with yet another innovative collaboration, coming in the shining form of 'I’m A Diamond'. For the latest single leading up to OPVS NOIR Vol. 3, which releases on 10th April via Napalm Records, the genre-defying band teams up with German medieval metal torchbearers SALTATIO MORTIS. Featuring singer Alea, LORD OF THE LOST present a catchy song reminding us of our own worth and encouraging everyone to live true to themselves. Although the finale of OPVS NOIR is the most out of the box of the trilogy, the Hamburg-based band sticks to their core values: “Don’t change yourself to fit the system.”
 
Watch the video for 'I’m A Diamond' here: https://youtu.be/mNXmG3YS3d4

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

LORD OF THE LOST are currently on tour in North America with The Birthday Massacre and Wednesday 13. After that, they’re headed to Australia and finally back to Europe for more headline shows.
 
Chris Harms commented 'I’m A Diamond': “A song together with Saltatio Mortis was long overdue. Our bands have been connected for ages, and Alea and I share a deep friendship. That makes it even more special to be singing such a personal and important song together.”

Alea (Saltatio Mortis) adds:       
“What does our song ‘I’m a Diamond’ mean to me? It’s about how we’re all valuable in our purest form. It’s not about what others see in you or how the world wants you to be—it’s about who you are. What you are. A unique diamond.”

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 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. 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: Jim Louvau

Just last week, Bay Area thrash legends EXODUS announced their 12th studio album, Goliath. Their first album with singer Rob Dukes since 2010, the band’s Napalm Records debut, and the follow-up to their highest-charting record ever will be released 20th March.

Along with it, the band revealed the massive opening track '3111' - whose video couldn’t be released due to the footage being too brutal for YouTube.

Today, the video is revealed, in censored and uncensored form.
Censored version: https://youtu.be/kmZXGb6MtF8
Uncensored version: http://exodus3111.com

Gary Holt about the video:
"So here it is, time to share the full, uncensored version of the video for 3111! If you put it in movie
terminology, we have the PG, PG13, and with this one, the rate R version! With YouTube flagging what we consider the PG13 version repeatedly with threats of losing our page permanently, (which to be honest contains nothing you can’t find on YT already) we decided to really push it and include all the scenes we KNEW they would not allow! So here’s the full video, with its own website to view! Enjoy!"

Set around the drug war in Mexico’s Ciudad Juárez, sinister '3111' is an intense song showcasing not only EXODUS’ ever-increasing dynamic approach, even decades into their historic reign, but also their willingness to go exactly where it hurts. Therefore, the band spared no effort to make the video accessible to fans. A censored version is now up on YouTube, while a new website has been set up to show the merciless brutality of '3111' in its true form: http://exodus3111.com

EXODUS on '3111': "We decided to go hard with the leadoff single, ‘3111’. The song is about the narco killings in Juarez, and ‘3111’ is the estimated number of murders for 2010 alone."
 
Pre-order Goliath here: http://lnk.to/Exodus-Goliath/napalmrecords

Emerging hungrier than ever in 2026, with Goliath, EXODUS reinforces their eternal foothold at the top of thrash metal's hierarchy with 10 of their most diverse, anthemic emissions to date.

Further fuelled by the widely embraced return of iconic late-era frontman Rob Dukes – first appearing on 2005’s Shovel Headed Kill Machine – the album boasts what the band describes as the performance of his life. Goliath is EXODUS’ most collaborative record in their four decade-plus history, featuring songs written by several band members and guest contributions from Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Pain) and violinist Katie Jacoby.

Flurried dueling solos, an isolated bass excursion, rigorous drum dexterity and a blend of both gritty vocal passages and cutting chants combine to serve as yet another prime example of the band’s ever-evolving musical mastery.
 
Produced by EXODUS, mixed and mastered by Mark Lewis (Whitechapel, Nile, Undeath), Goliath beams with the explosive authenticity that has set EXODUS eons apart from their peers since the release of their debut, 1985’s groundbreaking thrash blueprint Bonded By Blood. 40 years later, EXODUS are steadfast in their refusal to settle for the safety of mediocrity, fearing nothing and no one and continuing to forge their trademark just as resolutely as they did in their fruition.
 
EXODUS comment on new album Goliath: “Are we excited for this record? That’s an understatement. We put everything we had into this record (and it’s 80 percent complete follow up, but we’ll save that conversation for another day!) and it’s one of our proudest accomplishments. Wildly collaborative, the most band centric album to date with four songs written by Lee, lyrics by Gary, Rob, Lee and Tom, and just killer all the way around. The time to let the monster loose is coming! Bow Down!” 

Goliath wastes no time proving as massive as its name, with a sinister introduction opening '3111'. Ode to owning one’s own volatility 'Hostis Humani Generis' features a palpable lyrical delivery from Rob Dukes that cuts like crystal amid frenetic riffs, before rolling into 'The Changing Me'. The track’s introductory notes cascade into hair-raising rhythms, forming one of the band’s most anthemic offerings – blending menace and melody with the cleans of guest Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Pain) together with Tom Hunting and at the end both Peter and Robb scream off the song.

Harmonic dual axe acrobatics from resident guitar legends Gary Holt and Lee Altus. 'Promise You This' incites mosh pit treachery with explosive energy, cyclonic riffs and turbocharged soloing from Holt and Altus, prior to colossal title track 'Goliath' simmering the tempo down with winding, malevolent leads, towering drums and ominous string work from Katie Jacoby coupling with intricate guitars.

The album standout showcases the band’s ever-increasingly dynamic approach, even decades into their historic reign. Tracks like 'Beyond The Event Horizon' and '2 Minutes Hate' provide EXODUS’ trademark deadly dose of thrash theatricality – the latter boasting one of the album’s most grimacing, grooving pit primers – while undeniably 90s-tinged metallic charm attacks alongside drummer Tom Hunting and bassist Jack Gibson’s unmistakable rhythmic rage on tracks like 'Violence Works'.

The nearly eight-minute epic 'Summon Of The God Unknown' turns the danger dial to max capacity, setting the stage with a wicked introductory passage before traversing a variegated passage of trudging riffs and heavy metal melody. Power packed closer 'The Dirtiest Of The Dozen' wraps the album on a manic high, showcasing EXODUS pulling out all the stops on all instruments.

EXODUS are touring the world extensively in 2026. First off with Megadeth and Anthrax in Canada in February and March, then Europe with Kreator, Carcass and Nails in March and April. The band then tour the US and Canada with Sepultura in April and May.

UK dates:

27.03.26 UK - London / O2 Academy Brixton
28.03.26 UK - Manchester / O2 Apollo Manchester
29.03.26 UK - Glasgow / O2 Academy Glasgow

EXODUS are:
Tom Hunting - drums
Gary Holt - guitars
Jack Gibson - bass, backing vocals
Lee Altus - guitars
Rob Dukes - lead vocals
 
EXODUS online:
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
X
TIKTOK
WEBSITE

Goliath track list:

1.   3111     
2. Hostis Humani Generis  
3. The Changing Me (feat. Peter Tägtgren)
4. Promise You This             
5. Goliath  (feat. Katie Jacoby)
6. Beyond The Event Horizon          
7. 2 Minutes Hate 
8. Violence Works
9. Summon Of The God Unknown  
10. The Dirtiest Of The Dozen

Goliath will be available in the following formats:

2-LP Gatefold PICTURE with 12'' Booklet

2-LP Gatefold Liquid Purple Rain with 12'' Booklet, Certificate of Authenticity (exclusively available via Napalm Records Mailorder) – strictly limited to 200 copies

2-LP Gatefold Marbled Viola, Blue incl. 12'' Booklet (exclusively available via Napalm Records Europe Mailorder) – strictly limited to 700 copies

2-LP Gatefold Marbled Orange, Red with 12'' Booklet (exclusively available via Napalm Records North America Mailorder) – strictly limited to 500 copies

2-LP Gatefold Solid Red (exclusively available via Indie Market, US) – strictly limited to 1000 copies

2-LP Gatefold Glow in the Dark White (exclusively available via EMP) – strictly limited to 300 copies

2-LP Gatefold Solid Yellow

2-LP Gatefold Black

Cardboard Boxset (Embossed), with CD, Band Poster, Cover Art Flag, Guitar Picks, Patch (exclusively available via Napalm Records Mailorder) – strictly limited to 1000 copies

1-CD Digisleeve

Ltd. 1MC (Red transparent / yellow print) (exclusively available via Napalm Records Mailorder) – strictly limited to 300 copies

Digital Album   

Photo Credit: Tunde Valiszka

With the release of their sophomore album, Midnight Blitz, only a few days away, heavy metal band TAILGUNNER fires on all cylinders once again. 'War In Heaven' is a power ballad that truly proves their versatility – a powerful statement in the book of heavy metal.

Watch the video for 'War In Heaven' here: https://youtu.be/np25HG13BCg

Pre-order Midnight Blitz here: https://lnk.to/TailgunnerMidnightBlitz/napalmrecords

This time, producer K.K. Downing is not the only legend that the five-piece from heavy metal’s birthplace could recruit: 'War In Heaven' features Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple), who just won a Grammy for Best Rock Performance for his appearance at Black Sabbath’s Back To The Beginning, on synths. The feature epically bridges the gap between 80s worship and a youthful, contemporary spirit. TAILGUNNER are unmatched – Midnight Blitz releases this Friday, 6th February via Napalm Records.

TAILGUNNER comment on 'War In Heaven': “When the legendary K.K. Downing challenges you to write a ballad, you don’t let him down. Make no mistake, this one hits hard. We went all out and enlisted the help of Adam Wakeman on synths to make ‘War In Heaven’ an all-time classic, just like those iconic 80s ballads from the bands we all love. Walking in the footsteps of giants, no ballad is complete without a blistering, iconic guitar solo, ready for the history books - and ‘War In Heaven’ is no exception.”

TAILGUNNER unleash their second album, Midnight Blitz on 6th February 2026 via Napalm Records. Bursting onto the scene in 2022, their sophomore work draws heavily from classic British heavy metal, but just like those influences, the band are determined to push forward. Always crafting their sound and building on what they have, whilst never compromising on what they started with - pure heavy metal. In an astonishingly short time, the emerging British heavy metal talent have found support in the very heroes they follow: after making a strong impression supporting KK’s Priest, legendary guitarist K.K. Downing went on to produce the upcoming album, Midnight Blitz.

Midnight Blitz is classic Heavy Metal without being pastiche. This is a band for the here and now – not just worshipping at the altar, but determined to stand upon it as the Metal Gods of a whole new generation of headbangers. TAILGUNNER prove their skills effortlessly, carving themselves out as Heavy Metal’s future and grabbing the torch from the legends themselves. Catchy hooks, killer riffs, and appealing to every heavy metal fan – join K.K. Downing and discover your new heroes now.
 
TAILGUNNER comment on new album Midnight Blitz: “Like phantoms of the clouds, the Midnight Blitz screams silently through the air. Descending on their prey, a Heavy Metal militia striking at the speed of sound. Only blood can run! Whilst touring our debut album, we were described by one roadie as ‘The bastard child of Maiden & Priest’ and that became the ethos for our new album Midnight Blitz. Just like our fore bearers, we are determined to push forward, always crafting our sound and building on what we have, whilst never compromising on what we started with – Pure Heavy Metal! We are not just worshipping at the altar of those who have gone before, but determined to stand upon it and be the heroes for a whole new generation! We played over 100 shows touring our debut album, sharing the stages with some of the most legendary names in Metal while paying our dues in blood, sweat, tears and endless nights out on the road. Everything we learned is on display here, packed into 10 tracks in what we feel can be a true, essential TAILGUNNER album. Produced by none other than the Metal guitar God K.K. Downing, working closely with K.K. during this entire process has been the ride of a lifetime and you can hear those touches of a bonafide Metal God throughout this album!”

K.K. Downing on TAILGUNNER: “TAILGUNNER is a band we should have seen emerge years ago from the UK. They personify everything that is heavy metal. They are loud and proud, and totally descended from everyone in metal that has gone before – their energy and rawness, together with their brand of metal, incorporates all of the godfathers and much more. Maiden, Priest, Motörhead, Def Leppard – the list is endless. The band has a youthful freshness and a uniqueness that will no doubt elevate them to being a true Metal favourite of the fans.”

Catch TAILGUNNER live in 2026:

Tour support for Fozzy’s Eyes On You tour:

06.02.26 EN – Brighton, England / Chalk
07.02.26 EN – Margate, England / Dreamland
08.02.26 EN – Manchester, England / The Ritz
10.02.26 EN – Norwich, England / Epic Studios
11.02.26 EN – Bradford, England / Nightrain
13.02.26 EN – Nottingham, England / Rock City
14.02.26 SC – Glasgow, Scotland / TV Studios
15.02.26 EN – Newcastle, England / Boiler Shop
17.02.26 WL – Cardiff, Wales / Tramshed
18.02.26 EN – Torquay, England / The Foundry
19.02.26 EN – Southampton, England / The 1865
20.02.26 EN – London, England / Electric Ballroom
21.02.26 EN – Wolverhampton, England / KK’s Steel Mill
 
UK festivals:
13.06.26 EN - Donington Park / Download Festival
05.09.26 EN - Coventry / Hella Rock Festival (Coventry Empire)

Supporting Accept on their Half A Century Of Metal Tour:
27.08.26 EN – Wolverhampton / KK’s Steel Mill
28.08.26 EN – London / Indigo at the O2

 
TAILGUNNER are:
Craig Carns - Vocals
Rhea Thompson - Lead Guitar:
Zach Salvini - Lead Guitar
Bones - Bass Guitar
Eddie Mariotti - Drums 
 
TAILGUNNER online:
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM

Track list:

1. Midnight Blitz
2. Tears In Rain
3. Follow Me In Death
4. Dead Until Dark
5. Barren Lands And Seas Of Red
6. War In Heaven
7. Blood Sacrifice
8. Night Raids
9. Eye Of The Storm
10. Eulogy

Our Mirage have entered their next era with the release of their brand-new album Fractured Minds - a record that doesn’t just continue their rise, but cements their status as one of the most impactful metalcore acts on a global scale.

To celebrate the release, they have droppeda video for new single 'The Chase' featuring Elwood Stray. Watch it here: https://youtu.be/kgR1QBWU8xc

Following a massive breakthrough album cycle that began in 2025, Our Mirage have experienced a relentless upward trajectory. What started as a steady build quickly turned into an international surge, pushing the band to over 350,000 unique monthly listeners on Spotify and placing them among the most-streamed metalcore acts worldwide. With each release, their audience grew louder, broader, and more deeply connected to the band’s emotionally charged sound.

Fractured Minds feels like the logical next step - and at the same time, a bold evolution. The album dives headfirst into themes of inner conflict, mental strain, and emotional fracture, translating vulnerability into anthemic heaviness. Balancing crushing riffs with soaring melodies and raw, honest lyricism, Our Mirage refine the sound that carried them through their breakthrough while sharpening its edge even further.

What sets the band apart has always been their ability to combine modern metalcore intensity with genuine emotional weight - and on Fractured Minds, that balance is pushed to new extremes. The songs hit hard, but they linger longer, resonating far beyond the final breakdown.

From a defining run in 2025 to the release of Fractured Minds today, Our Mirage have proven that their rise is no accident. This album doesn’t just capture where the band is right now - it signals where they’re heading next. And judging by the momentum behind them, Our Mirage are no longer just part of the global metalcore conversation - they’re helping lead it.

Michigan metalcore outfit, Of Virtue, have today released their brand new single, 'Death of the Altar', via Arising Empire alongside a haunting new video. Teased across the band's socials in the lead-up to the release, the track arrives as Of Virtue's first new offering of 2026 and a vicious continuation of the world they build on their 2023 record, Omen, which racked up an impressive 65 million streams since its release.

Watch the video for 'Death of the Altar' here: https://youtu.be/tQWPDB4C8oQ

Built on tight, searing riffs, gut-punching breakdowns, and a chorus that refuses to let go, 'Death of the Altar' leans into the intensity and emotional honest that have become Of Virtue's calling card. Co-written alongside Lee Albrecht (Bilmuri, The Devil Wears Prada, etc) and Evan McKeever (Starset, Koe Wetzel, etc), the track features the band's ongoing focus on addiction, mental health, and the stigma surrounding both, turning that internal fight into something loud, physical, and communal.
 
Directed by none other than Blackwolf Imaging and Levine Pictures, the 'Death of the Altar' music video pushes those themes into stark, ritualistic imagery that blurs the line between sacrifice and liberation. It sees the band confronting the weight of their own devotion, refusing to keep sacrificing themselves to old expectations and narratives.
 
Reflecting on the band's 2026 return and the story behind the track, vocalist and guitarist Damon Tate shares:
 
"It's felt like forever since we have put out new music and we are so excited to show everybody what we have been crafting over the past couple of years!
 
"We trade our health, clarity, and connection for things that never truly love us back on a daily basis. More often than not, we don't recognize the consequences of our choices/actions until it's too late. The guilt sets in and we set out to self soothe, compounding these negative emotions with even worse decisions, losing more of ourselves in the process. This song is our open admission that we as human beings are both worshipper and offering. 'Death of the Altar' is a stark metaphor for how chasing these ephemeral moments exploits our need for meaning, belonging and connection in this world.”
 
Harnessing the potent fusion of powerful melodies and emotionally charged lyrics, Of Virtue maintain a steadfast commitment to authenticity, consistently redefining the genre while staying true to their artistic essence. Beloved across 35 countries and having performed at multiple Danny Wimmer festivals, Upheaval, Full Force, Summer Breeze, and Pulp Summer Slam amongst many others, it's no surprise that they've shared stages with bands such as Slipknot, Bad Omens, Nothing More, and Three Days Grace. Beyond their musical prowess, the metal powerhouse also serve as passionate mental health advocates on and off stage. Often seen using their platform to raise awareness and openly discuss these vital issues, Of Virtue have become a source of hope and inspiration for countless fans facing similar challenges.
 
Carrying forward the spirit of their 2023 record, Omen, Of Virtue continue to champion vulnerability, community, and the belief that no one is defined solely by their worst decisions. With 'Death of the Altar' standing as the next chapter, the band further their evolution with a fearless, unflinching look at what it means to reclaim your life, even when it means burning down everything that once felt familiar.
 
Be sure to stay tuned for more Of Virtue news coming very soon.

Freshly signed metalcore outfit Hopsydian unveil their brand-new single 'DEVOTE' - a track that doesn’t just introduce the band’s next step, but defines the core of who they are.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/HRGjnBJ07Kw

Formed in Milan in 2024, Hopsydian have quickly built a reputation for blending sacral, ritualistic atmospheres with modern metalcore power, alt-metal sharpness, and post-hardcore urgency. 'DEVOTE' captures this duality perfectly: cinematic tension and dark elegance collide with crushing riffs, explosive dynamics, and massive, chant-ready choruses where beauty and brutality exist side by side .

At the heart of Hopsydian’s sound lies contrast. The band explore worship, love, obsession, sin, and the seductive temptation of becoming God - framing desire as devotion and temptation as salvation. Their name, derived from hope and obsidian, reflects this very balance: resilience and rebirth set against shadow and transgression. 'DEVOTE' feels like a ceremony in motion, slowly building atmosphere before erupting into moments designed to be shouted back from the crowd.

Despite having released only a handful of songs so far, Hopsydian have already proven their impact beyond the studio. In 2025, they made their live debut on the Slam Dunk Italy main stage, sharing the bill with international heavyweights before going on to support Caskets in Milan - a clear signal that momentum is already on their side.

With 'DEVOTE,' Hopsydian step into a new chapter - darker, bolder, and more intentional than ever. This is not just a single release, but the foundation of an era built on ceremony, contrast, and conviction. And if this track is any indication, Hopsydian are only just beginning to reveal how far their devotion will go.

Irish metallers Survivalist  today release their long-awaited new album A Place For Those Who Suffer, Alone via Seek and Strike, alongside a new single and video for the album’s title track. With this release, Survivalist continue to carve out a singular space in modern heavy music, refining their self-described groove-core sound, a visceral fusion of crushing riffs, climactic breakdowns and melody, bound together by unflinching emotional weight.

Watch the video for 'A Place For Those Who Suffer, Alone' here: https://youtu.be/OJvbX47d4Do

Listen to A Place For Those Who Suffer, Alone here: https://open.spotify.com/album/4Sc7kfaImi7z8peeYXP0rd?si=9iY9BOPURqmNN5t6nK8DLA

Commenting on the single, Survivalist said: "This track is the most honest snapshot of who we are right now and what this record represents. The album is heavy, dark and aggressive, but it’s also meant to be a refuge, a place you can turn to no matter what headspace you’re in. Whether you need to vent anger, sit with sadness or just feel understood. 'A Place For Those Who Suffer, Alone' captures the anguish, stress and mental weight behind the entire writing process, while setting the tone for the variety across the record."  

Forged through personal struggle, lived experience and a raw response to the world as it is, A Place For Those Who Suffer, Alone stands as Survivalist’s most focused and ambitious release to date. Written without boundaries or compromise, the album confronts themes of loneliness, isolation and mental health head-on, while allowing each track to exist as its own emotional reckoning. Brutal, dark and aggressive at its core, the record is equally intended as a sanctuary, a place to release anger, sit with sadness or simply feel less alone.

The album marks the band’s first release with Seek & Strike, following years of self-releasing their music. On signing to the label, Survivalist commented: "We’re absolutely delighted to sign to Seek and Strike. We've always wanted to do this properly and take it as far as we can go, not just for ourselves, but to help shine a light on the heavy and alternative scene in Ireland, which we feel deserves far more recognition. After self-releasing all of our music, we knew the next step was finding the right partner. A label that genuinely believed in our vision. From the very first conversation, it was clear that Seek and Strike were exactly that. Being a part of a label that’s helped grow bands we listen to is incredibly motivating and it truly feels like a mutual partnership. We couldn’t be happier to be part of the Seek and Strike family." 

Survivalist first made their mark with their 2021 debut VII, a release praised for its intensity, introspective lyricism and modern yet familiar approach to heavy music. The album has surpassed 100,000 streams and earned widespread critical acclaim. 

On the live front, the band have steadily built momentum, sharing stages with Thy Art Is Murder, Chelsea Grin, Polaris, Suffocation, Atreyu, Kublai Khan, Party Cannon, Heriot and Distant, among others. Their rising profile has also seen them appear on Channel 5 in prime-time television, interviewed by Gaby Roslin and Ortis Deley.

Following a recent tour with Thy Art Is Murder, Survivalist unveiled a run of singles from A Place For Those Who Suffer, Alone, including 'Deathbed' featuring Alex Koehler (ex-Chelsea Grin / Ameonna), 'Radio Bleed' and 'Failure Of Being' featuring producer Josh Sid Robinson. The album also features a guest appearance from Kid Bookie on track 'Speak Up (Louder)'. 

At their core, Survivalist are about connection, community and survival. Through A Place For Those Who Suffer, Alone, they deliver a record that is as uncompromising as it is human, a powerful body of work from a band rapidly cementing their position as one of the most compelling heavy acts to emerge from Ireland in recent years.

Survivalist and Existentialist join forces for The Intimidation Across The Isles tour in spring 2026. The run will see the bands cross the UK and Ireland, joined by close friends Suffer on all dates, with death metal legends Foetal Juice appearing in Belfast and Dublin. These shows mark Survivalist’s only Irish headline performances of 2026, with more announcements and surprises still to come.

Tour Dates:
27.03.26 - The Flapper, Birmingham
28.03.26 - Green Rooms, Treforest
29.03.26 - Grand Central, Manchester
03.04.26 -  Limelight, Belfast
04.04.26 - The Sound House, Dublin
05.04.26 - The Siege of Limerick, Limerick 

Survivalist are:
Gavin Sharp (vocals)
Nick Butcher (guitars)
Lee Shaw (bass) 
Rhys Fraser (drums)

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Track-list:
1. A Place For Those Who Suffer, Alone
2. Radio Bleed
3. Failure Of Being
4. All Of Our Desires...
5. Deathbed ft Alex Koehler 
6. Weaponised God Complex
7. Speak Up (Louder) ft Kid Bookie 
8. ...Ruined By Grief
9. Denial In Your Deception STOP PLS
10. ROT (Redux)
11. I, Tyrant
12. How Do I Stop Thinking About Death

Photo Credit: Rolf Meldgaard

Danish alt-metal luminists MØL have released their third studio album DREAMCRUSH via Nuclear Blast Records and to celebrate have unveiled new single/video, 'Hud'. 

The album follows a striking sequence of singles, from the brooding pull of 'Garland' and the urgent drive of 'Young' to the cathartic force of 'CRUSH', culminating today in the release of 'Hud', an immersive, shadow tinged track that plunges listeners into the record’s tense, otherworldly atmosphere. Across DREAMCRUSH, MØL sharpen their signature fusion of crushing heaviness and ethereal textures, delivering a sound that is at once unrelenting and eerily luminous.

Check out the video for ‘Hud’ here: https://youtu.be/Aj4cQllhsGc 

Order and listen to DREAMCRUSH here: https://moel.bfan.link/dreamcrush

Guitarist Nicolai Busse comments on the new single: "'Hud' was the first composition I started on after we released Diorama and after the birth of my daughter. Listening to the song always takes me back to sitting on our living room floor with a guitar in hand and plucking away while she would play. The track is seminal to me in that it not only helped me form ideas on how the record should sound, but also becoming a father." 

Following the critically acclaimed Jord (2019) and Diorama (2021), MØL’s latest opus, DREAMCRUSH, sees the band's sound continue to evolve as they embrace new horizons, as a collective and as individuals. Drawing on influences from My Bloody Valentine, Cocteau Twins and Smashing Pumpkins, the album delves into recurring themes of belonging, resilience and finding a sense of home within oneself. By weaving melody into even their sharpest, most jagged moments, the band emerge with their most soul-stirring work to date. 

DREAMCRUSH explores the precarious balance between hope and burden: dreams can sustain you, give you something to believe in - but the weight of expectation, the burden of reality can also mean that such dreams can become oppressive; they can just as easily shatter you. In amongst clouds of unfathomable loss and grief, the album offers rays of almost unbearable hope - a reminder that we can keep on dreaming despite ourselves. 

MØL's latest offering delivers a record that is as merciless as it is tender, one that challenges, uplifts and lingers, a reminder that even in the heaviest darkness, there is a light worth chasing.

MØL now take DREAMCRUSH across Europe and the UK this February with support from Tayne and Cold Night For Alligators, as the band continue to push deeper into their own atmospheric and uncharted creative world.

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

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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