 Watch the “Rot” Music Video Here Hailing from Canada, power trio FREEZE THE FALL drop their highly anticipated sophomore EP, The Red Garden, and focus track “Rot”, now streaming everywhere today via 604 Records. Following a wave of momentum that has included thousands of fan votes, Okanagan Screen Awards, high-profile festival slots, sold out shows and a passionate fan base known as The Cold Front, the group takes a major leap forward with this concept driven release. Produced, mixed, and mastered by Jordan Chase and engineered by Colton Douglas at Oo-de-lally Recordings, The Red Garden EP expands Freeze the Fall’s sonic universe with an urgent sense of purpose, perspective, and head banging cuts. The Red Garden artwork was designed by Kevin Moore at Soft Surrogate (Spiritbox, Dance Gavin Dance, Falling in Reverse). Stream “The Red Garden” EP & Focus Track “Rot” Here! Watch the “Rot” Music Video Here! Directed by Evan Riley Brown and Teddy Hillary at Orphanarium Productions “We are beyond excited for the world to hear The Red Garden,” shares the band. “This was such a fun project to work on. As our second EP, we had more opportunity this time around to really explore storytelling and combine our creative influences to create something that really represents us. This concept album explores various social issues that as young people we see play out every day around us, and that we are part of. We talk about social media, technology, the anonymity and falsities that creates, and the imbalance of power that can emerge through these issues. We hope that when fans listen to these songs they will find something in them to connect to, that is always what matters the most.” The focus track, “Rot,” is a standout moment on the EP. A visceral and cutting reflection on the addictive nature of modern technology. It is a gripping, high energy cut that dissects our obsession with digital validation and the lies we’re fed online. With pummeling riffs and a searing vocal performance, it channels frustration into catharsis, perfectly capturing the EP’s themes of isolation and disillusionment. As the band explains, it’s “a song that shows the addictive nature of phones and how we’re blinded by the lies we consume on a daily basis. The majority of what distracts us is misinformative, and we are consumed by it. Opening the EP is “Denial,” a blistering one minute intro track that sets the tone with urgency and intent. Featuring thunderous drums, distorted textures, and a distorted spoken word passage, it acts as a call to arms launching listeners headfirst into the chaos and clarity that defines The Red Garden. Rounding out the emotional arc of the EP is “Lace.” The haunting closer brings the project full circle with a slow burning, cinematic soundscape. Its layered instrumentation and soaring finale unravel themes of vulnerability and emotional unraveling, leaving listeners with a lasting sense of both devastation and hope. The Red Garden’s four previous singles “Oub“Hypothermia,” and “VHS” showcase Freeze the Fall’s evolution in both sound and storytelling. “Oubliette,” a tightly crafted cut added to CBC Music’s Canadian Metal, blends aggressive riffs with haunting lyricism as it explores the desire to return to a simpler time, asking whether we all wish to preserve a younger version of ourselves. “Aurora” is an anthemic reminder of our shared human experience, calling for connection over division, while “Hypothermia”, named as one of Revolver Magazine’s “6 Best New Songs,” tackles the cold reality of online anonymity and the exhausting pursuit of perfection in digital spaces. “VHS” explores the corruptive allure of power and how easily people fall into cycles of blind allegiance and manipulation. Together, these tracks represent an intense, raw, and emotionally resonant shift marked by the EP’s cold, isolating atmosphere, post-metal textures, and soaring, cathartic instrumentation. Despite only releasing their debut EP Thrones in 2024, Freeze the Fall has built an incredibly passionate and dedicated fanbase, dubbed The Cold Front, across Patreon, Discord, and YouTube, which includes over 600 YouTube reactions. Freeze the Fall received thousands of fan votes to secure a spot at Laketown Ranch, where they’ll share the stage with mega acts like Nickelback, The Glorious Sons, and Sam Roberts Band in August. In addition to this, the group’s highly cinematic music videos won two Okanagan Screen Awards earlier this year, and the trio’s first Toronto headline show at NXNE sold out with fans flying in from Philly, New Mexico, Montreal and more. See Freeze the Fall Live: Tickets & Info: https://freezethefallband.com/upcoming-shows June 27 – EP Release Party @ The Fox Cabaret – Vancouver, BC August 9 – Laketown Ranch – Lake Cowichan, BC with Nickelback, The Glorious Sons & Sam Roberts Band September 20 – Great Canadian Casino – Vancouver, BC with Toque More on Freeze the Fall Welcome to The Cold Front. You say “loud,” Freeze the Fall says, “How loud?” These hard rockers are not playing when it comes to their music or their message. Featuring Quinn Mitzel on guitar and lead vocals, Aria Becker on bass and backup vocals, and Jonah Goncalves on drums, the band fuses angsty guitar riffs, wildly technical bass lines, and powerful drum fills—tied together with soulful melodies and storytelling that keeps fans theorizing what’s next. Follow Freeze the Fall Online: Website: https://freezethefallband.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/freeze.the.fall.band/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freeze_the_fall_band/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@freeze_the_fall_band YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@freeze_the_fall_band/ Follow 604 Records Online: Website: https://www.604records.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/604records Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/604recordsinc/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/604records Band Photo By: Gerry Diaz @realgerrydiaz  |
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Swedish Metalcore Band Adept Debuts New Gorgeous Track
 NAPALM RECORDS NEWS  Swedish Metalcore Outfit ADEPT Unveils Explosive New Single “YOU” + Official Music Video | Watch HERE! Summer Tour Kicks Off at Nova Rock Festival & Extended European Tour Announced for this Winter!  [Photo Credit: Pontus Gustavsson & Martin Öberg] Swedish metalcore heavyweights ADEPT continue their triumphant return unleashing the heartfelt and groovy hook-laden new anthem “YOU” alongside an official music video. Following the release of their crushing comeback single “Heaven”, which marked their first new music in nearly nine years, “YOU” dives deep into the emotional wreckage of love lost, with swelling, cathartic guitar leads and honest, bleeding heart lyricism. The band first re-emerged in 2024 with a breathtaking live appearance at Core Fest in Stuttgart, Germany, igniting the stage, and thrilling fans with a powerful display of fury and fire. Now with two new singles under their comeback belt, ADEPT has their foot on the gas, and show no signs of slowing. This new visual arrives on the heels of ADEPT’s recent announcement of their “20 Year Anniversary Tour”, marking two decades of explosive live shows and heavy-hitting anthems. The tour features an extensive run across major cities in Europe and the UK, kicking off in Berlin, Germany on November 27. Tickets are on sale now, so grab yours before they’re gone! Watch the official music video for “YOU” below, and don’t miss this chance to experience ADEPT live. Vocalist Robert Ljung about “YOU”: “‘YOU’ is a classic breakup song built around the lingering ‘what if’ – a reflection on love, loss, and how time eventually swallows everything. It’s probably our most accessible track so far, combining a catchy topline with heavy riffs in a way that still feels true to our sound. We had a lot of fun experimenting with new elements on this one, and we’re incredibly proud of how it turned out.” Watch the Official Music Video for “YOU” HERE: Originally formed in the early 2000s in Trosa, Sweden, ADEPT played a pivotal role in shaping the early European metalcore landscape. Known for their explosive live energy, the band quickly rose through the ranks, earning international acclaim and touring alongside genre giants like A Day To Remember, Underoath, and Bring Me The Horizon. Now entering a bold new chapter, the band stands ready to once again leave their mark on the global metalcore scene. With their fierce blend of aggression and melody, ADEPT return with an infectiously emotional sound. The band quickly gained recognition and headlined multiple international tours across Europe, Asia and also performed at festivals like Metaltown and Sonisphere, where they opened for Metallica. With several massive festival appearances across Europe, new music on the horizon, and the celebration of their 20th anniversary, 2025 marks the beginning of an electrifying new chapter for ADEPT. This is only just the beginning! Festivals 2025: 14.06.25 AT – Nickelsdorf / Nova Rock 15.06.25 CZ – Hradec Králové / Rock For People 26.06.25 SE – Stockholm / Broken Summer Fest 15.08.25 DE – Dinkelsbühl / Summer Breeze Open 16.08.25 CH – Cudrefin / Rock The Lakes 20 Year Anniversary EU/UK Tour 2025 27.11.25 DE – Berlin / Astra Kulturhaus 28.11.25 DE – Hamburg / Fabrik 29.11.25 DE – Dresden / Alter Schlachthof 30.11.25 NL – Tilburg / 013 Poppodium 02.12.25 UK – Manchester / Club Academy 03.12.25 UK – London / O2 Academy Islington 04.12.25 FR – Paris / La Maroquinerie 05.12.25 DE – Stuttgart / LKA Longhorn 06.12.25 CH – Aarau / KiFF 07.12.25 AT – Vienna / Flex – NEW SHOW 09.12.25 CZ – Prague / MeetFactory 10.12.25 DE – Frankfurt / Zoom 11.12.25 DE – Cologne / Essigfabrik 12.12.25 DE – Münster / Skaters Palace 13.12.25 DE – Saarbrücken / Garage 14.12.25 DE – Munich / Backstage Werk ADEPT is: Robert Ljung – Vocals Gabriel Hellmark – Drums Filip Brandelius – Bass Gustav Lithammer – Guitar Kasper Larcombe-Tronstad – Guitar ADEPT online: WEBSITE NAPALM RECORDS |
Burning Witches Debuts New Video and Announces New Studio Album This Year
 NAPALM RECORDS NEWS  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: WEBSITE TIKTOK X NAPALM RECORDS |
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WATCH Spiritbox Live at Rock Am Ring Pro Audio and Pro Shot
Canadian Metal band Spiritbox is having a hell of a year with the release of their bombastic new album, Tsunami Sea. It has received critical acclaim and millions of streams alike. It is a great album and they’re just an innovative band. So, how do these songs sound live? Well, here’s your chance to find out. They’re one of the best live bands in Modern Metal and use raw vocals, which is a stunning feat in an era of modified vocals and backing tracks. This set is a testament to their raw talent. I prefer them live to on album, because of the pureness of the music without the clutter.
SETLIST:
Fata Morgana
Black Rainbow
Perfect Soul
Jaded
The Void
Secret Garden
Circle With Me
Holy Roller
Sew Me Up
Soft Spine
No Loss, No Love
Ride The Wave
Cellar Door
Mixed by: Josh Gilbert
FOH: Parker Mullinix
Brooklyn New York Medieval Fantasy Doom Metal Band Castle Rat Drop New Single from upcoming Album”The Bestiary”
LISTEN TO THE NEW SINGLE:
“Castle Rat is a Medieval Fantasy Heavy Metal band led by the Rat Queen on a mission to expand and defend ‘The Realm’ from those who seek to destroy it. She is joined by The Count, The Plague Doctor, and The Druid. Together they face the relentless wrath of their arch nemesis: Death Herself — ‘The Rat Reaperess.”- From Bandcamp
Preorders here:
https://castlerat.bandcamp.com/album/the-bestiary
Digitally Released September 1st
Album orders Ship September 16th
Tracklist for The Bestiary
1. PHOENIX I
2. WOLF I
3. WIZARD
4. SIREN
5. UNICORN
6. PATH OF MOSS
7. CRYSTAL CAVE
8. SERPENT
9. WOLF II
10. DRAGON
11. SUMMONING SPELL
12. SUN SONG
13. PHOENIX II
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CASTLE RAT IS:
Riley Pinkerton: The Rat Queen, Lead Vocals/Guitar
Franco Vittore: The Count, Lead Guitar
Charley Ruddell: The Plague Doctor, Bass
Josh Strmic: The Druid, Drums
Emerging from New York’s vile, creature-infested underground, fantasy heavy metal purveyors CASTLE RAT have announced their impending sophomore album “The Bestiary”, to be released on September 19th by King Volume Records (North America) and Blues Funeral Recordings (UK/Europe).
Since their formation in 2019, CASTLE RAT have created a vivid labyrinth of fantasy lore led by “The Rat Queen” aka Riley Pinkerton. Together with “The Count,” “The Plague Doctor” and “The All-Seeing Druid”, the group has carried out countless battles against “The Rat Reaperess” with riffs, swords and spells on stages across the country.
Recorded by Randall Dunn (Sunn O))), Wolves in the Throne Room, Björk) and mixed by Jonathan Nuñez (Torche, Restless Spirit), the band’s latest odyssey features 13 spellbinding tracks of epic carnage and mystical metal. Commenting on the album, The Rat Queen states: “‘The Bestiary’ is a conceptual book of beasts containing a collection of mystical creatures from a world forgotten. The last remaining souls of each have been gathered and preserved by ‘The Wizard.’ Cautionary tales of each beast and The Wizard himself are woven through the power of traditional heavy metal song and spell.”
With the record’s announcement, CASTLE RAT have unveiled plans for “The Book of Beasts Tour” in late summer in support of the release. The band is currently an extensive European tour that includes appearances at Hellfest, Mystic Festival, Copenhell, Desertfest, and more.
credits
releases September 1, 2025
Basic track production and recording by Randall Dunn
at Applehead Studios and Circular Ruin NYC
Produced by Castle Rat
Mixed and Mastered by Jonathan Nuñez at Sound Artillery Studio
Photography by Courtney B. Hall
Illustrations by Alistair Strangwick-Rodgers
Cover Design by Chris Allison
More variants at:
bluesfuneralrecordings.bandcamp.com
NEW video clip from PASSENGERS IN PANIC feat. CHRISTOS ANTONIOU (“How To Breathe” out from upcoming “Amnesia” album)
PASSENGERS IN PANIC “How To Breathe” (official video) (taken from “Amnesia”, SR-0360)
Passengers In Panic are here and they give us another taste of their upcoming album.”How To Breathe”unlocks the next chapter, the next story from the album “Amnesia”, which will be released on June 6th via Sleaszy Rider Records.
It’s a true story, it’s a testimony of the soul, a powerful reminder to our minds and souls. It was written about the relationship we develop with our own selves.About all those obstacles we put in our way because we simply forget what it means to give love to ourselves, what it means to be understanding of our feelings, what it means to give ourselves the space and time to breathe again, or rather learn to breathe again.
For this track Passengers In Panic collaborated with Christos Antoniou, guitarist of Septicflesh,who did the string arrangements.The mixing and mastering was done by Psychonat Sound Abuse Studio.
The video clip features actresses Maria Katsandri, known from the Greek series To KareTis Ntamas, Agios Erotas and Angeliki Kalovyrna, who plays in the Netflix series Zoe. The directing/shooting/editing/coloring of the video was done by Philip Memo.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/passengersinpanic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/passengersinpanic
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5sWS2Y0DaFeA4YWAQXoxz5
German Folk Rock Band Schandmaul Releases new Single and new Tour dates!
 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: Website Napalm Records |
New Music From Frontiers Music SRL – MALVADA An All Women Brazilian Rock Band
  Hard-hitting Brazilian quartet MALVADA breaks international barriers with their landmark new self-titled album, the culmination of their meteoric rise from pandemic formation to rock festival dominance. Fresh from conquering hundreds of Brazilian stages alongside icons like Extreme and Pitty, their Frontiers Records debut presents a powerful dual-language collection showcasing their distinctive contemporary rock vision. Producer Giu Daga’s Grammy-winning touch elevates their passionate musical attack, delivering a meticulously realized statement that proves why these four women are Brazil’s most exciting rock export  MALVADA ANNOUNCE SELF-TITLED STUDIO ALBUM OUT JUNE 13TH, 2025 VIA FRONTIERS MUSIC SRL PRE – ORDER HERE UNVEIL NEW SINGLE “I’M SORRY” WATCH THE VIDEO HERE Women-led, talented Brazilian Rock band Malvada are excited to announce the release of their self-titled album, out on June 13th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. Their new single and accompanying video, “I’m Sorry”, are also available now. Watch the official video for “I’m Sorry” HERE Pre-Order “Malvada” HERE The band commented on the new album: “It is the result of two years of work, and we are very excited to show the world how much Malvada has grown. We believe it is the best work of our lives and everyone will like it, as it shows our real essence. You will have a real experience”.About the new single, they added: “It is a song that reflects our reality, being in music means that sometimes we have to be away from people we love. It is a song we made for them. And it is very emotional for us”.The rising star of the Brazilian rock scene has a name: Malvada, and they are ready to take over the world! Malvada was initially formed in March 2020, during the beginning of the pandemic. With a rock n’ roll style full of personality, the band quickly attracted attention as one of the most promising acts in the Brazilian rock scene. In January 2021, Malvada released their first single entitled “Mais Um Gole”, which gained greater prominence in the scene. Shortly afterwards, in May of the same year, it was time to release the second single “Cada Escolha uma Renúncia”, which preceded the launch of the band’s debut album, “A Noite Vai Ferver”. In the years 2022 and 2023, Malvada solidified its presence on the national rock panorama, performing more than a hundred shows in several cities in Brazil. The band had the privilege of participating in huge festivals, such as Rock in Rio, Best of Blues and Rock, Angra Fest and Chama Rock, sharing the stage with renowned national and international rock names, like Pitty, Ira!, Angra, Viper, Edu Falaschi, Matanza, Golpe de Estado, Extreme and Tom Morello. In November 2023, Malvada, composed of Indira Castillo, Bruna Tsuruda, Rafaela Reoli and Juliana Salgado surprised with a big announcement: the band has become the newest signee of the prestigious Italian label Frontiers Records, which has renowned bands in its catalog such as Mr. Big, Asia, Whitesnake, Jeff Scott Soto, among others, promising to take them to a new level, with opportunities to expand their reach and conquer the global market. The new album, produced by the Brazilian Grammy awarded producer Giu Daga, promises a powerful and exciting musical experience and will be the band’s first work featuring tracks in English/Portuguese, aiming to conquer a global audience.Malvada’s vibrant rock passion will take no prisoners! “Malvada” Tracklist: 1. Down The Walls 2. Yesterday (My End, My Beginning) 3. Veneno 4. Fear 5. After 6. Como Se Fosse Hoje 7. Bulletproof 8. So Sweet 9. Aversão 10. I’m Sorry 11. Dead Like You Line Up: Indira Castillo – Vocals Bruna Tsuruda – Guitar Juliana Salgado – Drums Rafaela Reoli – Bass Follow MALVADA: Website |
New single ‘Pahat Veräjät’ showcases Prog Metal Death Sargassus’s versatile and unique blackened sound.
The new single ‘Pahat Veräjät’ showcases Sargassus’s versatile and unique blackened sound. Promo picture by Leevi Törnblom Finnish progressive death metal band Sargassus is set to release their debut album ‘Vitruvian Rays’, out in June 13th 2025 via Inverse Records. The third and last single ‘Pahat Veräjät’ is unleashed today and it’s available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/sargassus-pahat The Band Comments: “”Pahat Veräjät’ is the third and final single before the release of the ‘Vitruvian Rays’ album. The song is both a departure from the band’s usual modus operandi, as it is sung in Finnish, as well as a return to the roots, featuring long atmospheric passages with progressive chord structures. As the song kicks off with ultra-fast blast beats, there is a definite nod towards extreme metal as well. ‘Pahat Veräjät’ (‘The Bad Gates’ in english) references the gates of Tuonela, the cold underworld of Finnish mythology. It tells the story of a journey through the wilderness between the living and the dead, asking the listener if a life’s worth can (or should) be measured in wealth, as all material possession will eventually be left behind” WATCH official music video of the first single Spirit of Gravity: https://youtu.be/IZ4S5DrNBgs Line-up: Matias Rokio – Drums Teemu Leskinen – Guitar Matias Stenman – Vocals Mertta Halonen – Bass Links: https://sargassus.com https://www.facebook.com/sargassusband https://www.instagram.com/sargassusband https://sargassus.bandcamp.com https://www.tiktok.com/@sargassusband |
Sargassus – Vitruvian Rays (Album 2025)
Track list:
01. Spirit of Gravity
02. Carving the Veins of God
03. The Lone Idunn Grows in Shade
04. Judgement of the Four
05. Pahat veräjät
06. On the Shoulders of Atlas
07. Vitruvian Rays
08. Zealot
Graveyard Angel, a Finnish female-fronted dark-rock duo, released their second single “Poisonous Smile”
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 |
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