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Burning Witches Debuts New Video and Announces New Studio Album This Year

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Swiss Heavy Metal Force BURNING WITCHES Announces New Studio Album Inquisition + Reveals New Music Video for Title Track | Watch HERE

New Album Unleashes on August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records
Pre-Order HERE

USA Tour Begins August 30 in Pompano Beach, FL! [Photo Credit: Martin Rahn]

Swiss heavy metal powerhouse BURNING WITCHES have announced their new studio album, Inquisition, out August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records! On their sixth studio album, the band returns with a darker, more thunderous brew — diving headfirst into the themes of medieval persecution, religious oppression, and the unbreakable spirit of resistance. Featuring 12 brand-new tracks, the album marks a bold new era: forged in the flames of power/heavy metal, sharpened by anthemic songwriting and epic instrumentation.

A music video for the album’s title track has just premiered! This first single breaks open the gates with a tempest of high-energy power metal, as thunderous bass lines, pounding drums and twin guitars dripping in witchery support Laura Guldemond’s hair-raising vocals, channeling raw emotion and groove.

The band says about the track:
“We are happy to present you with this epic, classic heavy song full of depth and occult moments that go straight under your skin! From a dark time of mankind, this song was composed with respect to all blood that this time has poured. ‘Inquisition’ will stay as a song that moves our engine with power to do more and more…”
Watch the new music video for “Inquisition” HERE:


When BURNING WITCHES takes the stage, the world trembles beneath their firestorm of heavy metal might! Following the classic heavy metal tones of their previous record, The Dark Tower (2023), Inquisition delivers tight production and an unrelenting onslaught of burning riffs, crushing drums, and vocal sorcery, driven by producers Damir Eskic (Destruction) and V.O. Pulver (Little Creek Studio, Pro-Pain, Destruction), and shaped by the songwriting of founding guitarist Romana Kalkuhl.

With Inquisition, BURNING WITCHES unleashes their most focused and ferocious album yet, honoring classic heavy metal roots while diving into darker, more powerful territory. From mystical ballads to breakneck shred-fests, the album channels both the sacred and profane, the melodic and the menacing—a testament to a band unafraid to evolve, fight, and enchant!

Guitarist Romana Kalkuhl says about the album:
“As we celebrate our 10 Year Anniversary in 2025, I am very happy as well to announce our sixth album with pride and satisfaction. I am extremely happy to start the next chapter of our metal journey with my girls. The album Inquisition is for those of you who are into legends like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest and Slayer. Full of power, melodies, double bass drums, heavy riffs and speedy guitar solos, Inquisition is not only our style and lifestyle, it’s our life! From the beginning to the end, it’s the best of us.”

“We and our label Napalm Records are a huge supporter of vinyl records, so with passion and joy we chose some great editions to add to your collectables. Now it’s your time to pick your Inquisition!”
Pre-Order Inquisition HERE:

Inquisition track listing:
1. Sanguini Hominum
2. Soul Eater
3. Shame
4. The Spell Of The Skull
5. Inquisition
6. High Priestess Of The Night
7. Burn In Hell
8. Release Me
9. In For The Kill
10. In The Eye Of The Storm
11. Mirror, Mirror
12. Malus Maga

Inquisition will be available in the following formats:
– 1 CD Digipak
– 1 LP Black
– 1 LP Translucent Orange (GSA, CH)
– 1 LP Translucent Orange Black Splatter
– 1 LP Cross Red Black
– 2 LP Die Hard Gold Black Marbled (feat. 1 LP Inquisition + 1 LP The Night Of The Witch, 8p Booklet)
– Deluxe Wooden Box (feat. CD + Live CD  + Autograph Card + Pendant + Gloves + Patch)
– Music Cassette
– Digital Album [Deluxe Wooden Box (feat. CD + Live CD + Autograph Card + Pendant + Gloves + Patch)] BURNING WITCHES live:
USA:
08/30/25 – Pompano Beach – FL – Piper’s Pub
08/31/25 – Clearwater – FL – Road House
09/02/25 – Atlanta – GA -Masquerade
09/04/25 – Covington – KY – Madison Live
09/05/25 – Westland – MI – Token Lounge
09/06/25 – Columbus – OH – The King Of Clubs
09/07/25 – Cleveland – OH – Beachland Ballroom
09/09/25 – Pittsburgh – PA – Crafthouse Stage & Grill
09/10/25 – Harrisburg – PA – Club XL
09/11/25 – Philadelphia – PA – City Winery
09/12/25 – Teaneck – NJ – The Debonair Music Hall
09/13/25 – New Bedford – MA – The Vault
09/14/25 – Hampton Beach – NH – Wally’s
09/17/25 – Annapolis – MD – Rams Head On Stage
09/18/25 – Virginia Beach – VA – Elevation 27
09/20/25 – Sanford – FL – West End Trading Co

Europe:
Witches And Kings Tour 
Support: Hammer King

09.01.26 Milano – Legend Club IT
10.01.26 Obertraubling – Airport DE
11.01.26 Zlin – Masters Of Rock Cafe CZ
13.01.26 Rubigen – Mühle Hunziken CH
14.01.26 Brugg – Salzhaus CH
15.01.26 Basel – Sudhaus CH
16.01.26 Langenthal – Old Capitol CH
17.01.26 Zug – Galvanik CH
18.01.26 St.Gallen – Grabenhalle CH
19.01.26 Glarus – Kulturzentrum Hölastei CH
20.01.26 Monthey – Pont Rouge CH
21.01.26 Wetzikon – Kulturfabrik CH
23.01.26 London – The Dome UK
24.01.26 Birmingham – The Asylum  UK
25.01.26 Manchester – Academy 3 UK
27.01.26 Kortrijk – DVG Club BE
28.01.26 Paris – Backstage By The Mill FR
29.01.26 Essen – Turock DE
30.01.26 Kaiserslautern – Kammgarn DE
31.01.26 Aschaffenburg – Colos Saal DE
01.02.26 München – Backstage Halle DE 
03.02.26 Nürnberg – Hirsch DE
04.02.26 Leipzig – Hellraiser DE
05.02.26 Hannover – Musikzentrum DE
06.02.26 Hamburg – Logo DE
07.02.26 Uden – De Pul  NL
08.02.26 Heerlen – Nieuwe Nor NL
10.02.26 Lyon – Rock N Eat FR
11.02.26 Barcelona – Salamandra ESP
12.02.26 Murcia – Garaje ESP
13.02.26 Madrid – Revi Live  ESP
14.02.26 Vitoria – Urban Rock ESP

25.04.26 Reinhardshagen – Wezer Metal Meeting DE 
03.05.26 Diest – Hell Open Air BEL
09.05.26 Rautheim DE Rock In Rautheim DE
26.06.26 Oschersleben – Rock & Metal Dayz DE 

BURNING WITCHES are:
Romana Kalkuhl – Guitar
Laura Guldemond – Vocals
Courtney Cox – Guitar
Jay Grob – Bass
Lala Frischknecht – Drums

BURNING WITCHES online:
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INSTAGRAM
TIKTOK
X
FACEBOOK
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All credits go to Napalm Records PR

German Folk Rock Band Schandmaul Releases new Single and new Tour dates!

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SCHANDMAUL Release New Single and Official Music Video “In der Hand” | Watch HERE!
 
Kickoff to the 2025 Festival Season This Week!
[photo credit: Daniel Sommer]

With the release of their brand-new single “In der Hand”, German folk rock greats SCHANDMAUL opens a significant new chapter in the band’s history. It’s the first song unveiled since the lineup change announced in late April – marking the musical beginning of a bold new era.             

From now on, Till Herence takes the lead on vocals, guiding the long-standing folk rock band into the future with energy and familiar passion. He takes over from Thomas Lindner, who can no longer perform vocally after recovering from cancer. Lindner remains an integral part of the band, switching roles to play acoustic guitar and keyboards on stage.   

“In der Hand” brings together everything SCHANDMAUL has always stood for: stirring melodies, poetic lyrics with emotional depth, and their unmistakable sound. The track isn’t just a powerful musical statement, it’s a symbol of new beginnings. The official accompanying music video visually reinforces the song’s message, standing as a tribute to courage, strength, and community.       

SCHANDMAUL on “In der Hand“:          
“This song comes straight from the heart and captures exactly what drives us right now: we’re moving forward! We’re far from done – there’s still so much we want to say! With renewed strength, fresh support, and a burning passion, our hearts are on fire!”

Watch the official music video for “In der Hand” HERE:

After the single’s release, SCHANDMAUL is gearing up for a thrilling 2025 festival season, highlighted by their very own Folkfield Festival on September 13 at the Amphitheater Gelsenkirchen. 

Tickets available here  

Following a short live break, the band will hit the road again in December 2025, teaming up with labelmates SUBWAY TO SALLY for ten dates across the Eisheilige Nacht tour, starting December 12 in Pratteln.

SCHANDMAUL live 2025

Festivals 2025:
31.05.25 DE – Nörten-Hardenberg / Keilertage
08.06.25 DE – Kranichfeld / Sternenklang Festival – sold out!
13.06.25 DE – Abenberg / Feuertanz Festival
14.06.25 DE – Poyenberg / Irish Folk Open Air – sold out!
20.06.25 DE – Augsburg / Sommer am Kiez
21.06.25 DE – Merseburg / Merseburger Schlossfestspiele
25.07.25 DE – Bassum / Bassum Open Air
01.08.25 DE – Wacken / Wacken Open Air – sould out!
04.09.25 DE – St. Goarshausen, Loreley / 30 Years In Extremo Anniversary Festival
13.09.25 DE – Gelsenkirchen / Folkfield Festival
with dArtagnan, Mr. Hurley & Die Pulveraffen, Korpiklaani, Manntra, Storm Seeker & Kupfergold
 
Eisheilige Nacht 2025:
with Subway To Sally
12.12.25 DE – Pratteln / Konzertfabrik Z7
13.12.25 DE – Stuttgart / Im Wizemann
19.12.25 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle
20.12.25 DE – Giessen / Hessenhalle
21.12.25 DE – Dresden / Alter Schlachthof
26.12.25 DE – Braunschweig / Millenium Event Center
27.12.25 DE – Würzburg / Posthalle
28.12.25 DE – Bielefeld / Lokschuppen
29.12.25 DE – Bremen / Pier 2
30.12.25 DE – Potsdam / Waschhaus

SCHANDMAUL are:
Till Herence – Vocals, Guitar
Thomas Lindner – Piano/Keyboards, Acoustic Guitar, Accordion
Martin Duckstein – Electric/Acoustic Guitars, Cister, Cistele, Lute, Banjo, Backing Vocals
Matthias Richter – Bass, Double Bass
Stefan Brunner – Drums, Percussion
Saskia Forkert – Violin, Hurdy-Gurdy, Backing Vocals
Birgit Muggenthaler-Schmack – Flutes, Shawms, Bagpipes, Accordion, Backing Vocals
 
SCHANDMAUL online:
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Website
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Graveyard Angel, a Finnish female-fronted dark-rock duo, released their second single “Poisonous Smile”

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Graveyard Angel, a Finnish female-fronted dark-rock duo, released their second single “Poisonous Smile” – music video also available to watch Promo photo by Masi Ahlqvist and Micke Löfgren ­ Finnish dark rock duo Graveyard Angel released a new single Poisonous Smile via Inverse Records. The single comes out accompanied with a black and white video, which, together with the song lyrics tell the story of a destructive relationship, one, that wounds you deeper every day you stay.

WATCH music video: https://youtu.be/1ZNjVXKviIo 

Mika “Alde” Ahlqvist – or rather his alter ego “Ground” has composed the music and played all the instruments.  Writing the lyrics and singing all vocals and backing vocals has been Ana‘s responsibility.  Ana is already known to some from her other band “LAB“.
“We are not gloomy personalities, but for some reason we share a taste for a bit darker and harder music. Rough and punchy riffs combined with disturbing stories is what makes us tick. This pretty much defines the music style of Graveyard Angel: dark, tough and delightfully disturbed.”

“Making the video for “Poisonous Smile” was a very different process from the making of our earlier debut video. This time, instead of using AI, the video has been filmed, and set decoration done in a completely traditional way. We not only created ideas of how the video could be, but also got our own hands literally dirty with the set decoration, “ Ana smiles. The group of people making the video was, though professional, very small. “Alde and I got to participate in some assisting roles as well, which was very interesting and so much fun! ” Ana says. 
The video for “Poisonous Smile” was directed and filmed by Jani “Viski” Viskari. The lighting was done by Anu Lehtonen, the leading male role played by Roni Tohmo and editing was done by Zizi Fandango.  

Graveyard Angel is signed by Inverse Records.

LISTEN to Poisonous Smile on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/graveyard-angel-smile 


LISTEN the first single ‘Apathy’ on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/graveyard-angel-apathy 

­ ­ Graveyard Angel – Poisonous Smile (Single 2025)
 -Songwriter – Mika ´Álde´Ahlqvist-
Lyrics – Ana Anna Leppälä-
Music recorder by – Mika ´Álde´Ahlqvist at Brutalrecords-
Vocals recorded-mixed and master by Pekka ´Splendid´Laine at East Sound Studios

Line-up:
Ana Anna Leppälä – Vocals
Mika “Alde” Ahlqvist: guitars, bass, synths, programming

 
Links:
https://www.facebook.com/GraveyardAngelOfficial 
https://www.instagram.com/graveyard_angel_official 
https://www.tiktok.com/@graveyard_angel_official 
https://graveyardangel.bandcamp.com 

Progressive Metal Powerhouse Jinjer Release New Video of Fan Favorite “Fast Draw”

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Ukrainian Metal Titans JINJER Unleash Ferocious New Video for Fan Favorite “Fast Draw” | Watch HERE

Order Your Copy of Acclaimed Fifth Album, Duél, NOW
[photo credit: Lina Glasir]


Ukrainian modern metal powerhouse JINJER has dropped a crushing new music video for “Fast Draw”, a standout track from their critically acclaimed latest album, Duél. Featuring explosive live footage from their recent European tours alongside metal legends Sepultura, as well as highlights from last summer’s festival circuit, the video offers a front-row seat to JINJER’s blistering live energy and commanding stage presence.
 
Renowned for their genre-defying sound and electrifying performances, JINJER continues to rise as one of the most dynamic forces in today’s metal landscape. The band spent 2024 on the road with Sepultura as part of the iconic group’s farewell world tour, and 2025 has already seen them bring their ferocity to stages across Asia and Australia. This summer, JINJER will storm North America as direct support for Babymetal, with additional high-profile festival appearances set for Download UK, Graspop Metal Meeting, and more.

Watch the official video for “Fast Draw” now and experience the unrelenting power of JINJER – live and unleashed.
Watch the live music video for “Fast Draw” HERE:


For latest album Duél – which features multiple music videos with multi-millions of combined views to date and broke into the charts at #2 US Hard Music Albums, #6 US Current Rock Albums, #2 CAN Hard Music Albums, #3 France Metal, #7 UK Rock & Metal and beyond – the band once again collaborated with accomplished producer Max Morton, who co-produced, mixed and mastered the album. This new masterwork lives up to JINJER’s reputation as metal visionaries, proving that they defy barriers of influence while charging a path entirely of their own making. This is proven with songs like “Rogue”, “Green Serpent” and “Dark Bile”, conjuring astonishing heaviness unlike ever before. Followers of world-class screamer and multifaceted singer Tatiana Shmayluk will revel in her display of unrelenting power and gripping emotional delivery as early as album opener “Tantrum” , while cruel stunners like “Fast Draw” and “Duél” showcase the acclaimed technical craftwork of drummer Vlad Ulasevich, guitarist Roman Ibramkhalilov and bassist Eugene Abdukhanov.
 
Eugene Abdukhanov, JINJER bassist on the new album:“
After all the releases we’ve made, finally having Duél in our hands and ready to be shared with the world, makes us very proud that our band still hasn’t run out of creativity and inspiration. The fact that we still challenge ourselves to release the best music we have ever made with each new release, is what keeps JINJER moving forward. This album was the longest songwriting process we’ve ever had and it took almost two years to complete. We worked very hard with every free minute we weren’t on tour, recording demos over and over again and always searching for the perfect sound for guitars, bass and drums. It was also the first time that Tatiana did vocal pre-productions, so it’s safe to say that none of our releases were so well thought out and calculated as this one. It pulverizes the boundaries of the modern progressive metal genre but still remains sophisticated, exciting and extreme all at the same time. We took up the challenge to expand our musical horizons even wider than before in order to cement Duél to be the next step in JINJER‘s musical growth and hopefully the evolution of metal music in general.”
Order Your Copy of Duél 
NOW – only a few formats left! Duél tracklisting:
1. Tantrum
2. Hedonist
3. Rogue
4. Tumbleweed
5. Green Serpent
6. Kafka
7. Dark Bile
8. Fast Draw
9. Someone’s Daughter
10. A Tongue So Sly
11. Duél
 
Duél is available in the following formats:
● 1LP Gatefold SOLID RED BLACK SPLATTER Vinyl – strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide – Jinjer Shop exclusive
● 1LP Gatefold CARTRIDGE GREY Vinyl – strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide – Jinjer Shop exclusive
● 1LP Gatefold TURQUOISE – strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive
● 1LP Gatefold BLACK Vinyl
● Music Cassette RED (White Print) – strictly limited to 150 copies worldwide – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive
● 1CD Jewel Case
● CD Digisleeve + Shirt Bundle – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive
● Digital Album [CD Digisleeve + Shirt Bundle – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive] JINJER LIVE 2025
 
08.05.25 US – Columbus / Sonic Temple
16.05.25 US – Daytona Beach / Welcome To Rockville

01.06.25 LV – Riga / Palladium
02.06.25 EE – Tallin / Noblessner Foundry
03.06.25 LT – Vilnius / Compesa Hall
04.06.25 SE – Sölvesborg / Sweden Rock
06.06.25 PL – Gdańsk / Mystic Festival
07.06.25 DE – Nuremberg / Rock im Park
08.06.25 DE – Nürburg / Rock am Ring
10.06.25 SI – Laibach / Mediacenter
12.06.25 AT – Nickelsdorf / Nova Rock Festival
13.06.25 FI – Turku / Rock Fest
14.06.25 CH – Interlaken / Greenfield Festival
15.06.25 UK – Donington Park / Download Festival
17.06.25 BG – Sofia / Maimunarnika
19.06.25 FR – Clisson / Hellfest
20.06.25 BE – Dessel / Graspop Metal Meeting
22.06.25 IT – Milan / Dissonance Fest
25.06.25 ES – Viveiro / Resurrection Fest
26.06.25 NL – Ysselsteyn / Jera On Air
28.06.25 NO – Oslo / Tons Of Rock
29.06.25 PT – Lisbon / Evil Live Festival
02.07.25 DK – Roskilde / Roskilde Festival
 
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR SUPPORTING BABYMETAL w/ Bloodywood:
05.07.25 US – Milwaukee / Summerfest
06.07.25 US – Maryland Heights / Saint Louis Music Park
08.07.25 US – Chicago / Aragon Ballroom
09.07.25 US – Minneapolis / The Armory
11.07.25 US – Denver / The JunkYard
14.07.25 CA – Vancouver / Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Center
15.07.25 US – Kent / Showare Center
17.07.25 US – San Francisco / Masonic
18.07.25 US – San Francisco / Masonic
20.07.25 US – Las Vegas / The Pearl
21.07.25 US – Salt Lake City / Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
23.07.25 US – Phoenix / Arizona Financial
 
… to be continued …
 
JINJER is:                      
Tatiana Shmayluk – Vocals         
Roman Ibramkhalilov – Guitars 
Eugene Abdukhanov – Bass       
Vlad Ulasevich – Drums
 
JINJER online:  
FACEBOOK
X
INSTAGRAM
HOMEPAGE
NAPALM RECORDS