The new single “Lament” is based on the ancient English folk song Lyke-Wake Dirge. Lyke-Wake means “wake for the dead,” and Dirgemeans “lament.” The original is certainly pre-Christian in origin and describes the soul’s journey after death. Faun added new verses to the piece, emphasizing its pagan and Celtic roots. Faun dedicated this song to
Reinforcer will release the new album “Ice And Death” on August 22 through Scarlet Records. Marking their tenth anniversary, and following the self-released EP “The Wanderer” (2018) and the debut full-length “Prince Of The Tribes” (2021), German power metal warriors Reinforcer return with a new collection of heroic power metal anthems. Forged in the flames
Finnish powerhouse Battle Beast storms forward with unrelenting force, dropping their electrifying new single ‘Steelbound’, which also lends its name to their highly anticipated seventh studio album, set for release in October. “‘Steelbound’ is a song that is both heavy and light at the same time. It goes through the walls with a bang, both
Celestial Wizard has released a video for “Pale Horse”, first single taken from the new album “Regenesis” to be released on July 11 by Scarlet Records The track opens on an outlaw riding through the desert, fleeing from the figure of death that pursues him. As the song continues on, the outlaw is forced to
Månegarm have announced their much-awaited new studio album, entitled Edsvuren, to be released on August 29, 2025 via Napalm Records! A music video for the band’s first hauntingly powerful single “Hör mitt kall”, is now premiering below. “2025 marks the 30-year anniversary for Månegarm as a band and what better way to celebrate than to
A Haunting Journey of Darkness and Hope – the New Masterpiece by Sweden’s Grand Seigneurs of Gloom! Nightmares have never sounded so beautiful! Swedish grandeurs of melancholic heaviness, Katatonia, return with Nightmares as Extensions of the Waking State, set for release on June 6, 2025 via Napalm Records. Once again, the Stockholm-based unit masterfully navigates
Swedish melodic death metal masters, In Mourning, have unveiled details and a first song taken from their upcoming, new studio album, entitled The Immortal, that has been slated for a release on August 29, 2025 via Dalapop and Supreme Chaos Records! Pre-order The Immortal from the official band webshop at: https://inmourning.redflame.shop/, for Scandinavian pre-orders visit
Belgian post-doom quartet Hemelbestormer have just revealed a new single titled ‘Turms’, featuring Philip Jamieson of Caspian. Their upcoming album, The Radiant Veil, will be out on 25th July through Pelagic Records. Watch ‘Turms’ at https://youtu.be/sb8r1EXel7w / Pre-order The Radiant Veil at https://orcd.co/hemelbestormer On ‘Turms’, the band comments: “‘Turms’ is without a doubt the leading
Finnish melodic death stalwarts Mors Principium Est announce their long-awaited ninth studio album “Darkness Invisible.” Officially signed to PERCEPTION, the latest imprint of fast-growing label Reigning Phoenix Music, the band will once again embrace listeners with razor-sharp riffing, sweeping orchestration, melancholic harmonies, and relentless rhythmic precision – topped by Ville Viljanen’s unmistakable vocals. Viljanen comments:
September 26, 2025 will see Swedish metal act Curse Of Cain release their much-awaited, sophomore studio album, entitled “Achtung!”, via ROAR (Grave Digger, Mystic Circle, Holy Moses, Crematory a.o.). Coming on CD, Vinyl and Digital formats, the album pre-sale is available at this location: https://Curseofcain.rpm.link/achtungalbPR Emerging from the enigmatic depths of their unique dimension, Curse
