New Battle Beast is Absolutely Stunning

Battle Beast’s new album Steelbound comes out in October. It is their 7th studio album, and it seems these Finnish Heavy Metal masters keep getting better and better. This band never ceases to amaze me. Their soaring melodies, chugging heavy riffs, and epic synths and orchestrations are mindbogglingly good. This band’s music hearkens back to the 70s and 80s where good ol Heavy Metal had catchier lines and riffs than any other genre on the planet. Singer Noora Louhimo’s stunning range has no limits it seems, switching between impossibly high Power Metal screams and soft Ann Wilson style storytelling, she may be the most underrated vocalist of our time.

The three new singles from Battle Beast’s Steelbound, the title track, “Here We Are”, and “Last Goodbye” are three of the best Metal tracks I have heard this year. They are catchy, moving, energetic, powerful, and extremely well written. “Here We Are” is part 80s dance track, part Pat Benatar, and part Rhapsody of Fire. “Last Goodbye” is as if ABBA, Judas Priest, Europe, and Dimebag Darrel had a love-child. It’s fist pumping like Sabaton, a battle track to get you through a workout or rush hour traffic. “Steelbound” is a harmonic delight straight from the 1980s. Man, I am loving the throwback sounds that bands like Battle Beast are bringing back. The vocals on this send insane chills up my neck. The vocals have so much tone without a ton of production. It’s so refreshing after hearing bands like Sleep Token, Bad Omens, and Falling in Reverse that are so over produced, it is grating to my ears. Stop listening to the Radio, stop watching the charts, and listen to Battle Beast. This band is one of the greatest bands of the past two decades, in my opinion. I cannot wait to hear what else they do with Steelbound.

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THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON Conquer The Hunger Games in New Single “Can’t Catch Me Now”




 

THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON Conquer The Hunger Games in New Single “Can’t Catch Me Now” | Watch the Official Music Video HERE!
 

Delve Into Their Latest Album Metamorphosis | Order HERE! [Photo Credit: THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON]


Following the success of their debut album, Metamorphosis, enchanting quartet THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON embark on a new journey. Their new single, “Can’t Catch Me Now”, leads them into the sinister Panem. A rendition of pop star Olivia Rodrigo’s original addition to the soundtrack of Hollywood blockbuster “The Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes”, THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON’s latest song fuses cinematic orchestration, haunting melody, and thunderous heaviness into a breathtaking sonic voyage. Fronted by vocalist Melissa Bonny (AD INFINITUM) and powered by the guitar work of Hans Platz (FEUERSCHWANZ), this metal interpretation of “Can’t Catch Me Now” is melodic, hypnotic, and fiercely untamed – a hymn for all who dare to run free in the shadows.
 
THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON about “Can’t Catch Me Now”:
“‘Can’t Catch Me Now’ – our first release since our debut album Metamorphosis! A new chapter begins, and we can’t wait to take you with us to new shores.” Watch the Official Music Video for “Can’t Catch Me Now” HERE: Fantastical metal quartet THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON features members of FEUERSCHWANZ, Amaranthe and AD INFINITUM. Together, they dive into the adventures of heroic characters, adding nonpareil soundscapes to their beloved stories. Guitar virtuoso Hans Platz and drum master Morten Løwe Sørensen shape their heavy sound throughout original songs and soundtrack reinterpretations alike, leaving room for harpist Jenny Diehl to add her delicate touch. Vocal queen Melissa Bonny guides through mystical worlds from “Harry Potter” to “Game Of Thrones” so enchantingly, that their debut album Metamorphosis obtained top 20 charting positions in their native Germany and Switzerland.
 
THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON are off to tell their mesmerizing tales on a German tour this fall, supporting heavyweights LORD OF THE LOST and FEUERSCHWANZ.
 
THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON
Supporting LORD OF THE LOST & FEUERSCHWANZ on their LORDS OF FYRE Co-Headline Tour
02.10.25 DE – Berlin / Columbiahalle
03.10.25 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee
04.10.25 DE – Offenbach / Stadthalle
10.10.25 DE – Hanover / Swiss Life Hall
11.10.25 DE – Fürth / Stadthalle
17.10.25 DE – Munich / Zenith
18.10.25 DE – Düsseldorf / Mitsubishi Halle
 
THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON started with a bet between AD INFINITUM singer Melissa Bonny and Hans Platz, the guitarist of FEUERSCHWANZ. Whoever lost owed the other a “dare”. Hans won and challenged Melissa to record a metal version of “Jenny Of Oldstones”, and the rest is history! Exploring the fantastical lives of famous pop culture heroes since their childhood, the multitalented musicians transform soundtracks of worldwide known movies, TV shows and video games into powerful metal tracks on the debut album, Metamorphosis. THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON don’t limit themselves to cover versions, but also include their own songs dedicated to their favorite warriors. Calling for solidarity, the harmonic “The Gates of Time” tells the story of the time traveling portals in the famous “The Legend of Zelda” series. Marching into the great worlds of “The Lord of the Rings”, the band paints the Grammy-nominated soundtrack “May It Be”, featuring Charlotte Wessels (ex-DELAIN), in a new light, while the mystic song “Misty Mountains” (feat. EVERGREY’s Tom S. Englund) of “The Hobbit” film trilogy underlines the tragic story through melodic folk vocal lines and rousing guitar riff choirs. Like the seven untamed seas, the melodies appear in energetic and rousing waves, while others head towards the shore in an exciting, elegant and soulful rhythm. Exploring the untouched sides of these multifaceted selected songs, the multinational band shifts the world-famous soundscapes into new adventures which will take listeners back to forgotten times. The multi-million streamed “League of Legends” soundtrack theme, “Legends Never Die”, comes back to life through a stunning makeover due to the incredible vocal lines of Melissa Bonny. Just like the moon, every song has an unexplored side, now discovered by THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON.

Order your copy of Metamorphosis NOW!

Metamorphosis tracklisting:
Legends Never Die
The Gates of Time Misty Mountains (feat. Tom S. Englund)
Double Trouble / Lumos! (Hedwig’s Theme) (feat. Rusanda Panfili)
First Light (feat. Rusanda Panfili)
New Horizons (feat. Fabienne Erni)
The Wolven Storm (Priscilla’s Song)
May It Be (feat. Charlotte Wessels)
If I Had a Heart
The Hanging Tree
Jenny of Oldstones  


Metamorphosis is available in the following formats:    
1-LP Gatefold BLACK
1-CD Digisleeve
Digital Album [1-LP Gatefold BLACK] THE DARK SIDE OF THE MOON are:
Melissa Bonny – vocals
Hans Platz – guitars
Morten Løwe Sørensen – drums
Jenny Diehl – harp

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BURNING WITCHES Unleashes Music Video for New Single “High Priestess Of The Night”

 
Swiss Heavy Metal Torchbearers BURNING WITCHES Unleash Music Video for New Single, “High Priestess Of The Night”
Watch HERE


New Album Inquisition out August 22, 2025 via Napalm Records
Pre-Order HERE

USA Tour Begins August 30 in Pompano Beach, FL


Swiss heavy metal act BURNING WITCHES have shared a new track taken from their forthcoming studio album, entitled Inquisition, slated for release onAugust 22, 2025 via Napalm Records! 

Following the previously released album title track, this second single brings a powerful mix of classic heavy metal riffs and hard rock grooves to the band’s signature witch-themed metal offerings. “High Priestess Of The Night” features a memorable chorus as well as a tasteful and melodic ’80s-style guitar solo. One can be sure, the band is set to perform this and many other new tracks on their upcoming live dates that can be found below!

BURNING WITCHES comment:
“We chose this good-vibed yet still heavy-themed, catchy mid-tempo song as a second single. This will be an ear catcher and a hip shaker for sure at live shows. This song is a must for everybody… it’s simple but it’s also the way of every Metalhead. If you are a Metalhead, you will like High Priestess Of The Night!” Watch the new music video for “High Priestess Of The Night” HERE: On their sixth studio offering, the band returns with a darker, more thunderous brew — diving headfirst into 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 and sharpened by anthemic songwriting and epic instrumentation. 

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) – SOLD OUT!!
– 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

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New Heavy Music Friday!

Happy Friday! Here’s a list of new heavy music for your weekend catch up!

Deftones finally return with Progressive and moody new short track

Metalcore legends upload full concert for free!

Trio Hard Rock and Heavy Metal band stun with ingenuity

Tuomas Holopainen returns with side project AURI

Prog Metalcore band djents it out

Progressive Melodeath Band returns with more creative control.

Power Metal with a kick

Indigenous Metal Band

Brazillian Prog Metalcore

FEUERSCHWANZ & DORO Collaborate on New Single “Valhalla“


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FEUERSCHWANZ & DORO Collaborate on New Single “Valhalla“ | Watch the Official Music Video HERE!
 
New Album Knightclub Out August 22, 2025, via Napalm Records | Order Your Copy
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LORDS OF FYRE Tour with LORD OF THE LOST Kicks Off in October!
[Photo Credit: Stefan Heilemann]

Today, FEUERSCHWANZ and metal queen DORO deliver the glorious viking anthem of the year with their galvanizing new collaborative single “Valhalla“! With thunderous riffs, boisterous energy and united vocal power, the song is a triumphant march through Nordic myths and metallic battles. Arriving alongside an incendiary official music video prominently featuring both artists, “Valhalla” is cut from FEUERSCHWANZ’s upcoming studio album, Knightclub, out August 22, 2025, via Napalm Records.
 
“Valhalla“ is not just a musical battle cry, but an ode to courage, cohesion and the pursuit of eternal greatness. Between Viking ships and metal stages, two giants of the scene merge into an epic thunderstorm of sound!
 
FEUERSCHWANZ have undergone an impressive transformation in recent years and, after 20 years as a band and two #1 albums on the official German album charts, are more successful and in demand than ever. Through their participation in the German preliminary round of the Eurovision Song Contest 2025, the band managed to attract an audience of millions and media attention far beyond the borders of the genre.

FEUERSCHWANZ on “Valhalla“:
“This song is not only for the ‘Brothers everywhere’, but for ALL Vikings & Valkyries out there! Together with metal legend Doro Pesch, we call on the entire metal community: Let’s stand side by side, let’s renew the oath and show the world that we all have something in common – namely the love for heavy metal! Together we are strong – we stand together side by side. Peace, love and heavy metal – Feuerschwanz.”
 
Doro on the collaboration:
“As soon as I heard ‘Valhalla’ for the first time, I was immediately hooked and loved the idea of recording this song together. The video is also super epic and beautiful. I love it!” Watch the Music Video for “Valhalla” HERE: With KnightclubFEUERSCHWANZ release their first studio album with an English title – and for the first time, several tracks feature English lyrics. Knightclub is characterized by catchy hits, absolute party mood, great anthems and hard metal riffs. Once again, the band manages to incorporate their unmistakable humor into songs bursting with energy.
 
The title track became a fan favorite during the Eurovision Song Contest pre-selection, firing up audiences across Germany. The album version features Dag-Alexis Kopplin of SDP on guest vocals.

Tracks like “Valhalla” and “Avalon” show a more epic, serious side of the band – with “Valhalla” featuring heavy metal legend Doro Pesch. The fantasy-inspired “The Tale of Sam The Brave” pays homage to Middle-earth, while “Name der Rose” draws from a literary classic. Previously released “Lords of Fyre” (feat. LORD OF THE LOST) sets the tone for their upcoming co-headline tour.
 
Produced by Simon Michael (SUBWAY TO SALLY) and mastered by Jacob Hansen (EVERGREY, Arch Enemy, Volbeat), Knightclub features artwork by Peter Sallai (POWERWOLF, Sabaton, Saxon, Hammerfall).
Pre-Order Your Version of Knightclub NOW – Several Formats Are Already Sold Out!

Knightclub tracklisting:
1.   Knightclub (feat. Dag/SDP)
2.   Tanz der Teufel
3.   Avalon
4.   Drunken Dragon
5.   Eisenfaust
6.   Name der Rose
7.   Valhalla (feat. Doro Pesch & Miracle of Sound)
8.   The Tale of Sam The Brave
9.   Testament
10. Lords of Fyre (feat. Lord Of The Lost)
11. Gangnam Style
 
Knightclub will be available in the following formats:
Deluxe Box (incl. 2-CD Mediabook, Viking Knife, Collector Cards, Flag) – Napalm Records mail order exclusive (strictly limited)
1-LP Gatefold LIQUID – Napalm Records mail order exclusive (strictly limited) – SOLD OUT
1-LP Gatefold GREEN – Napalm Records mail order exclusive (strictly limited) – SOLD OUT
1-LP Gatefold SPLATTER – Napalm Records mail order exclusive (strictly limited)
3-CD Earbook (CD, CD-BONUS, CD-INSTRUMENTAL), Booklet 48 pages
2-CD Mediabook (CD, CD-BONUS), Booklet 40 pages
1-LP Gatefold BLACK
1-CD Jewel Case, Booklet 24 pages
Digital Album [Deluxe Box (incl. 2-CD mediabook, viking knife, collector card set, flag) – Napalm Records Mailorder exclusive (strictly limited) FEUERSCHWANZ Live 2025:
 
LORDS OF FYRE Tour 2025
FEUERSCHWANZ & LORD OF THE LOST

w/ The Dark Side Of The Moon
02.10.25 DE – Berlin / Columbiahalle
03.10.25 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee
04.10.25 DE – Offenbach / Stadthalle
10.10.25 DE – Hanover / Swiss Life Hall
11.10.25 DE – Fürth / Stadthalle
17.10.25 DE – Munich / Zenith
18.10.25 DE – Düsseldorf / Mitsubishi Halle
 
Festivals 2025:
18.07.25 FR – Sélestat / Les Tanzmatten
19.07.25 DE – Loiching / Open Air Weigendorf
24.07.25 DE – Bremen / Seebühne
25.07.25 DE – Creuzburg / Burg Creuzburg
26.07.25 DE – Bückeburg / MPS Bückeburg
08.08.25 ES – Villena / Leyendas Del Rock
10.08.25 UK – Derbyshire / Bloodstock
16.08.25 CH – Cudrefin / Rock The Lakes
23.08.25 DE – Schleswig / Baltic Open Air
04.09.25 DE – Loreley / 30 Jahre In Extremo
06.09.25 DE – Luhmühlen / MPS Luhmühlen

FEUERSCHWANZ are:
Johanna – violin, hurdy-gurdy
Hauptmann – vocals, guitar
Ben – flutes, bagpipes, guitars, vocals
Hans – guitar
Jarne – bass
Rollo – drums
Yennefer – dance & performance
Hela – dance & performance
 
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Israeli Progressive Band Scardust Announce New Album SOULS!



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“DAZZLING DARKNESS”

WATCH 
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Progressive symphonic metal band Scardust are thrilled to announce the release of their anticipated new studio album “Souls”, out on July 18th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.
The band also share the new single and accompanying official video, “Dazzling Darkness”, available now.


Watch the official video for “Dazzling Darkness” HERE

Pre-Order “Souls” 
HERE


The band commented on the new album by saying: “Souls is a deep personal journey for us, combining everything from intricate progressive elements to sweeping symphonic passages, anthemic choruses and epic choirs. This album is a milestone for the band. It contains the Scardust DNA while experimenting with different writing and composing methods, involving every single musician in the band, resulting in the creation of the next evolution of our sound and pushing the boundaries of what we can express through music.”“Thematically we’ve explored ideas of memory, belonging, loss, and the desire for connection, weaving in influences from different musical worlds, including orchestral, Mediterranean, and even Celtic sounds”, they added. “Souls is our most ambitious album to date, incorporating Scardust’s signature technical musicianship, and featuring the Hellscore choir and a string quartet throughout the entire album plus guest appearances from some international top tier musicians like Ross Jennings (Haken), Ally Storch (Subway to Sally), a Turkish orchestra and the TLV orchestra. It’s bold, it’s emotional and we hope it resonates deeply wherever it is heard.

Scardust’s early years saw their debut EP, Shadow (2015), position them as a promising newcomer, while their first full-length LP, Sands of Time (2017), cemented them as one of the leading progressive metal bands in Israel. Scardust rapidly rose to the top of the local metal scene, selling out shows and opening for the likes of Symphony X, Therion, and Epica. They soon expanded their reach, touring overseas and playing festivals and headline shows in Germany, China, and the UK, while continuing to dominate stages at home.Despite the challenges of Covid-19, 2020 saw the release of their sophomore album Strangers through M-Theory Audio, accompanied by seven self-produced music videos. Described by Dead Rhetoric as “captivating from start to finish,” Strangers introduced a unique concept album built on complementary song pairs, earning strong critical and fan acclaim.2022 started on a high note with the visit of folk star Patty Gurdy, who joined Scardust for a live show in Israel and filmed the band’s most viewed video to date, Concrete Cages. The song, featuring a duet between Noa and Patty, tells a tale of mankind’s loss of connection with nature – culminating in a shocking twist.That summer, the band headlined multiple shows across Europe, performing to packed arenas at Wacken Open Air and Dong Open Air. Testament’s Steve Di Giorgio, upon hearing the band from backstage, ran out front and watched the entire set, later describing himself as “mesmerized.” The year ended with the release of the dramatic one-shot video Evolution of the Disney Princess – But She’s METAL, where Noa weaves through a high-energy metal arrangement of beloved Disney Princess songs in just three and a half minutes.2023 saw the release of Game of Now, a cinematic piece set in a futuristic dystopian live show. Scardust played festivals and concerts across Europe, spent two weeks on tour with power metal legends Blind Guardian, and signed a major multi-album deal with Frontiers Records – marking a significant milestone in their career.Following an extended period of recording, the end of 2024 brought the release of My Haven, a powerful music video exploring the concept of finding a safe space. Shortly after, they unveiled RIP, a haunting track accompanied by a visually striking video centered around the enigmatic figure of Bitcoin’s creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Scardust continued working with filmmaker Lahav Levi, whose creative vision has played a key role in bringing their music to life on screen.Alongside Scardust’s rise, Noa Gruman’s metal choir, Hellscore, has been gaining significant recognition. Known for their unique a cappella renditions of metal classics, they have collaborated with renowned artists and bands such as Epica, Therion, Amorphis, and Alestorm. Hellscore is also an integral part of Scardust’s sound, performing on all their albums and live shows.Noa Gruman is also much in demand as a vocalist and the already-impressive list of her recent guest vocal appearances includes albums by Amorphis, Ayreon, Therion, Gloryhammer, Nino Helfrich and Orphaned Land.If you are looking for the most fresh and innovative progressive album, “Souls” is set to be a milestone for the genre.

“Souls” Tracklist:

1.    Long Forgotten Song
2.    My Haven
3.    RIP
4.    Dazzling Darkness
5.    Unreachable (feat. TLV Orchestra)
6.    End Of The World
7.    Searing Echoes (feat. Ally Storch)
8.    Touch Of Life I – In Your Eyes (feat. Ross Jennings)
9.    Touch Of Life II – Dance Of Creation
10.    Touch Of Life III – King Of Insanity (feat. Ross Jennings)

Line Up:
Noa Gruman – Vocals
Gal Gabriel Israel – Guitar
Aaron Friedland – Keyboards
Orr Didi – Bass
Yoav Weinberg – Drums

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Who is Your “Metal Valkyrie” of 2025? Name your top three Women in Rock and Metal in 2025.

2025 is halfway through! It has been an incredible year for women in music. We’ve had releases from Epica, Halestorm, Evanescence, Spiritbox, Messa, Beyond the Black, Within Temptation, and so many more! There are still so many releases to come, so it’s hard to generate a best of list early on. BUT, I want to know your favorite woman or top three women in Rock and Metal of 2025! VOTE or Comment below!

Jinjer Announce New North American Tour With Trivium

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Widely Acclaimed Fifth Album, Duél, Out Now via Napalm Records
Order HERE


[Photo credit: Lina Glasir]

With only a few weeks to go before they join headliners BABYMETAL on North American soil, JINJER are thrilled to announce another stateside journey for 2025! This coming Halloween, the Ukrainian progressive groove metal giants will kick off their next tour of the USA and Canada, supporting metal icons Trivium as very special guests! The tour will feature additional support from Heriot.

The tour will begin in North Myrtle Beach, SC at the House of Blues and will visit a month and a half worth of cities before coming to a close in Orlando, FL on December 14 at Hard Rock Live. Tickets for all dates will go on sale this Friday, June 20 at 10:00 AM local time. See below for all JINJER live dates and visit jinjer-metal.com/tour for more details.

JINJER are touring in support of their widely acclaimed fifth full-length album, Duél, out now via Napalm Records. Composed of career-defining tracks dubbed as “punishing” and “empowering” (Revolver) and continuing to prove themselves as “heavy music practitioners in their prime” (Knotfest), the album achieved top marks, topping previous successes.

JINJER LIVE 2025
FESTIVALS:
6/17 – SOFIA, BG – Maimunarnika
6/19 – CLISSON, FR – Hellfest
6/20 – DESSEL, BE – Graspop Metal Meeting
6/22 – MILAN, IT – Dissonance Fest
6/25 – VIVEIRO, ES – Resurrection Fest
6/26 – YSSELSTEYN, NL – Jera On Air
6/28 – OSLO, NO – Tons Of Rock
6/29 – LISBON, PT – Evil Live Festival
7/2 – ROSKILDE, DK – Roskilde Festival

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR SUPPORTING BABYMETAL w/ BLOODYWOOD:
7/5 – MILWAUKEE, WI – Summerfest
7/6 – MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO – Saint Louis Music Park
7/8 – CHICAGO, IL – Aragon Ballroom
7/9 – MINNEAPOLIS, MN – The Armory
7/11 – DENVER, CO – The JunkYard
7/14 – VANCOUVER, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Center
7/15 – KENT, WA – Showare Center
7/17 – SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Masonic
7/20 – LAS VEGAS, NV – The Pearl
7/21 – SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
7/23 – PHOENIX, AZ – Arizona Financial

NORTH AMERICAN TOUR SUPPORTING TRIVIUM w/ HERIOT:
10/31 – NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC – House of Blues
11/1 – VIRGINIA BEACH, VA – The Dome
11/2 – MONTCLAIR, NJ – The Wellmont Theater
11/4 – LONDON, ON – Centennial Hall
11/6 – QUEBEC CITY, QC – Videotron Centre
11/7 – WALLINGFORD, CT – Toyota Oakdale Theatre
11/8 – PORTLAND, ME – Cross Insurance Arena
11/10 – WARREN, OH – Packard Music Hall
11/11 – BUFFALO, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks
11/12 – LANCASTER, PA – Freedom Hall
11/14 – GARY, IN – Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana
11/15 – MILWAUKEE, WI – The Eagles Ballroom
11/16 – CINCINNATI, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center
11/18 – INDIANAPOLIS, IN – Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
11/19 – WAUKEE, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
11/22 – WINNIPEG, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
11/24 – EDMONTON, AB – Midway Music Hall
11/25 – CALGARY, AB – Grey Eagle Event Centre
11/26 – MISSOULA, MT – The Wilma
11/28 – SPOKANE, WA – The Podium
11/29 – GARDEN CITY, ID – Revolution Concert House
12/3 – RIVERSIDE, CA – Riverside Municipal Auditorium
12/5 – ALBUQUERQUE, NM – Revel
12/6 – OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The Criterion
12/7 – FAYETTEVILLE, AR – JJ’s Live
12/9 – SPRINGFIELD, MO – Shrine Mosque
12/10 – KANSAS CITY, MO – Uptown Theater
12/12 – NEW ORLEANS, LA – The Fillmore New Orleans
12/13 – DOTHAN, AL – The Plant
12/14 – ORLANDO, FL – Hard Rock Live

EU HEADLINE TOUR 2026:
1/23 – COLOGNE, DE – Palladium
1/24 – TILBURG, NL – O13
1/25 – BRUSSELS, BE – AB Brussels
2/2 – PARIS, FR – L’Olympia
2/3 – LYON, FR – Transbordeur
2/4 – TOULOUSE, FR – Bikini
2/11 – ZURICH, CH – X-tra
2/12 – STUTTGART, DE – LKA
2/13 – WIESBADEN, DE – Schlachthof
2/14 – MUNICH, DE – Tonhalle
2/16 – BUDAPEST, HU – Barba Negra
2/19 – PRAGUE, CZ – Sasazu
2/20 – LEIPZIG, DE – Felsenkeller
2/21 – BERLIN, DE – Astra
3/1 – COPENHAGEN, DK – Amager Bio
3/2 – HAMBURG, DE – Grosse Freiheit 36

Order New Album Duél HERE:

For Duél – which features multiple music videos topping well over three million 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.

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
 


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Tatiana Shmayluk – Vocals         
Roman Ibramkhalilov – Guitars               
Eugene Abdukhanov – Bass                     
Vlad Ulasevich – Drums              
 
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Swedish Metalcore Band Adept Debuts New Gorgeous Track


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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
 
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