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SHAKHTYOR Unleash Crushing First Single ‘Das Sechste Siegel’ from Upcoming Album “Simulacron”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 23, 2026
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German heavy instrumental Doom/Post-Metal outfit SHAKHTYOR has unveiled “Das Sechste Siegel”, the crushing first single taken from the band’s forthcoming studio album “Simulacron”, set for release on November 6 via Moment of Collapse Records.

Listen to “Das Sechste Siegel” HERE

When SHAKHTYOR were formed in Hamburg in 2009, the direction initially seemed clear: instrumental doom. It soon became apparent, however, that the trio would not be content to stay within those confines. Doom and sludge collide with black and death metal eruptions, psychedelic jam passages, hypnotic grooves and spacey synthesizer textures. For SHAKHTYOR, genre boundaries are material to work with rather than limitations.

“Simulacron” is now the Hamburg trio’s third album, following their self-titled debut and its successor “Tunguska”. Once again recorded at Tonmeisterei, the album sounds anything but stagnant despite the band’s long history. Quite the opposite: the songwriting has become more concise and focused, while their musical boundaries have been pushed even further. Songs longer than 10 minutes are no exception.

The guitars remain the crushing foundation. Riff walls flatten everything in their path before the songs drift into psychedelic passages or are swept away by eruptive black/death metal assaults. Particularly effective are the long, stoic grooves that burrow almost hypnotically into your skull. SHAKHTYOR create pressure not through constant speed, but through dynamics, repetition and carefully constructed tension.

Samples and electronic soundscapes are far more than mere decoration. They give the songs a dark, at times almost cosmic atmosphere, making “Simulacron” feel like the soundtrack to some seriously twisted trip inside your head.

Tracklist:
01. Simulacron
02. Das Sechste Siegel
03. Alone
04. Wolfmannsgehau
05. Letzte Schleuse
06. Electric H

Seventeen years after their formation, SHAKHTYOR remain difficult to categorize. “Simulacron” combines crushing riff power with psychedelic depth and atmospheric finesse. A heavy, idiosyncratic beast – and precisely for that reason, one hell of an intriguing album.

“Simulacron” will be out November 6 on Moment of Collapse Records and is available for pre-order HERE.

SHAKHTYOR are:

Christian Müller
Nils Langbehn
Christian Herzog

For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/shakhtyorband/
https://www.instagram.com/shakhtyor.band/
https://shakhtyor.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/momentofcollapse/ 

EUROPE Unleash Video for Title Track of Upcoming Album “Come This Madness”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 23, 2026
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Europe return with another powerful glimpse of their forthcoming studio album Come This Madness, unveiling the album’s powerful title track. The highly anticipated album, Come This Madness is out this Friday, September 25th via Silver Lining Music. Pre-orders are available here.

The song opens with razor-sharp metallic riffs, giving way to simmering verses that steadily build anticipation, culminating in a huge, explosive chorus driven by an instant anthemic hook. Carefully crafted dynamics move seamlessly between mellow, stripped-back passages and moments of intensity with powerhouse vocals and sweeping guitar solos.

“With Come This Madness, we wanted to write and produce songs in the spirit of the old days,” says Europe’s founding member and frontman Joey Tempest. “There are plenty of soaring melodies and big choruses, and we worked hard on the production. We had a lot of fun in the studio making the album. There are strong connections to our past throughout the record and I think a lot of Europe fans are going to love it!”

The track is accompanied by a video montage offering fans an intimate behind-the-scenes glimpse of Europe at work, capturing the hugely-in-demand band throughout the whirlwind campaign surrounding the album in 2026. Filmed on the road and amid the relentless schedule of a band operating at full speed, the footage captures Europe firing on all cylinders, brimming with energy, excitement and infectious chemistry. From the intensity of the live shows to the quieter moments in between, the footage offers a candid snapshot of a band fully immersed in the momentum of a major album campaign, as they take Come This Madness out into the world.

Europe’s new studio album Come This Madness marks another chapter in the enduring legacy of one of rock’s most celebrated bands as they channel tension, truth, and raw energy into a record that feels both deeply personal and globally resonant.

“With this album, I think we’ve looked around at what’s happening in the world and tried to describe some of it through the songs. But at the end of the day, it’s still entertainment, it’s still music, and most importantly, it’s still about having fun!” concludes Joey Tempest.

Watch and listen to Europe’s recently released and celebrated singles ‘The Cult of Ignorance’, ‘One on One’ and ‘Scandinavian Eyes’ here. Videos directed by Patric Ullaeus.

Building on the momentum surrounding the album’s release, Europe will also embark on an extensive tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Final Countdown. Kicking off in Glasgow on September 30th, The Final Countdown 40th Anniversary Tour will unite the legacy that defined the band with the renewed energy driving them forward today. The incredible demand for the tour is already evident, with numerous dates sold out and only a very limited number of tickets remaining for several other shows: a testament to the enduring popularity of Europe and the excitement surrounding this milestone anniversary.

For a full list of dates and ticket information, please visit: www.europetheband.com

2026 Dates:

30 Sep – SEC Armadillo, Glasgow (GB)*
2 Oct – Civic Hall, Wolverhampton (GB)* – SOLD OUT
3 Oct – Eventim Apollo Hammersmith, London (GB)* – VERY LOW TICKETS
5 Oct – Musis Arnhem, Arnhem (NL)* – SOLD OUT
6 Oct – Olympia, Paris (FR)* – SOLD OUT
8 Oct – Poble Espanyol, Barcelona (ES)*
9 Oct – Bilbao Arena Mirabilla, Bilbao (ES)* – VERY LOW TICKETS
10 Oct – La Cubierta, Madrid (ES)* – VERY LOW TICKETS
12 Oct – Salle Métropole, Lausanne (CH)*
13 Oct – Volkshaus, Zürich (CH)*
14 Oct – Alcatraz, Milan (IT)*
16 Oct – Liederhalle, Stuttgart (DE)* – SOLD OUT
17 Oct – Gasometer, Wien (AT)* – SOLD OUT
19 Oct – Admiralspalast Theater, Berlin (DE)* – SOLD OUT
20 Oct – COS Torwar, Warszawa (PL)*
22 Oct – Falkoner, Frederiksberg (DK)* – VERY LOW TICKETS
23 Oct – Film Studios, Gothenburg (SE)* – SOLD OUT
24 Oct – B-K, Stockholm (SE)* – SOLD OUT
26 Oct – Sentrum Scene, Oslo (NO)* – SOLD OUT
15 Nov – Malta Metal Weekend, St. Julians (MT)*
21 Nov – Ostravar Aréna, Ostrava (CZ)*
25 Nov – Aalto Hall @ House of Culture, Helsinki (FI)*
27 Nov – John Smith Rock Frozen Paviljonki, Jyväskylä (FI)*
28 Nov – Unholy Winter Festival Joensuu Areena, Joensuu (FI)*

2027 Dates:

13 Jan – NHK Hall, Tokyo (JP)* – SOLD OUT
14 Jan – Shi Kokaido, Nagoya (JP)*
15 Jan – Grand Cube, Osaka (JP)* – VERY LOW TICKETS

*The Final Countdown 40th Anniversary Tour

Come This Madness track listing:

  1. One on One
  2. The Cult of Ignorance
  3. Come This Madness
  4. This Time of Year
  5. In a Different World
  6. Scandinavian Eyes
  7. Takin’ It Back
  8. In the Absence of Grace
  9. The Angels Must Have Flown
  10. The Devil’s Back
  11. Nothing Can Follow This

Come This Madness will be available on vinyl, CD and digital formats. Pre-orders can be placed here

EUROPE are:
Joey Tempest – Lead Vocals
John Norum – Guitars
John Levén – Bass
Mic Michaeli – Keyboards
Ian Haugland – Drums

Follow EUROPE on:
www.europetheband.com
www.facebook.com/europetheband
www.instagram.com/officialeuropetheband
www.youtube.com/europethebandtv
www.tiktok.com/@europethebandofficial

Italian-Swiss NOISE IN MYSELF to Release New Single ‘Diary Of Enoch’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 23, 2026
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: NOISE IN MYSELF. Leave a comment
Photo source: https://www.facebook.com/noiseinmyselfofficial

A journey beyond the boundaries of the human experience, through ancient mysteries, cosmic visions and progressive metal. The new single will be released on October 8, 2026 via Wanikiya Record/Promotion.

There are stories that belong to the distant past yet, despite the passing of centuries, continue to raise deeply relevant questions. Stories suspended between myth, spirituality, mystery and knowledge, capable of crossing time and transforming themselves into new forms of art.

It is from one of these ancient enigmas that “Diary of Enoch”, the new single by Italian-Swiss band Noise in Myself (NIM), was born. The track will be released on October 8, 2026 through Wanikiya Record/Promotion.

With this new song, the band opens a new and ambitious chapter in its artistic journey, once again exploring the introspective, cosmic and dreamlike dimension that has always been at the heart of its identity.

A JOURNEY THROUGH THE HEAVENS

Inspired by the Book of Enoch, one of the most enigmatic texts of ancient tradition, “Diary of Enoch” tells, through a visionary narrative, the ascent of the patriarch through the heavens, guided by angelic beings beyond the boundaries of the earthly world.

Enoch’s journey becomes a true experience of cosmic disorientation: before his eyes unfolds an immense and vertiginous universe governed by stars, fire and celestial powers, while far below, humanity continues to live trapped in matter and in its own chains.

But what Enoch witnesses is not merely a revelation.

It is also a confrontation between what human beings are capable of contemplating and what they cannot — or perhaps are not yet ready — to understand.

It is precisely within this tension between knowledge and ignorance, revelation and oblivion, that the soul of the song takes shape.

“Diary of Enoch” thus becomes much more than a simple story inspired by an ancient text: it is a reflection on the human condition, on the search for answers and on humanity’s eternal need to look beyond the boundaries of its own existence.

ANCIENT MYSTERIES AND THE CYCLES OF EXISTENCE

The new single also offers a first glimpse into the thematic direction that will shape the next chapter of Noise in Myself’s musical journey.

Myths, antediluvian mysteries, ancient knowledge and questions surrounding the origins of humanity enter into dialogue with a contemporary vision, creating a narrative universe in which the theory of the “ancient astronauts,” spirituality and the search for a deeper meaning intertwine without ever providing simple answers.

At the center remains the human being, with their shortcomings, fears and relentless need to explore.

A search that travels through the past in order to question the present.

THE NEW ERA OF NOISE IN MYSELF

Founded from an idea by guitarist and composer Enea Maina, born in 2004 and originally from the Lugano region, Noise in Myself began their journey in the summer of 2020, when Enea started writing the first riffs and lyrics and searching for the musicians who would help bring the project to life.

After the first months of remote work, affected by pandemic restrictions, the band was finally able to meet in the rehearsal room in May 2021, developing and arranging the material they had written.

Between August and November of the same year, the band performed its first shows at venues across the Canton of Ticino, while on March 7, 2022, their first single, “Rise to the Occasion,” was released on the band’s YouTube channel.

Just a few weeks later, the band signed with Wanikiya Records, releasing its debut album on April 9, 2022 across major digital platforms.

The journey continued with “Necessity of Exploration,” released on January 11, 2023 and accompanied by a music video, followed by “The Cosmonaut,” released on May 10 of the same year with an accompanying lyric video.

The two singles were subsequently included in the concept EP “Answers…”, released on June 23, 2023 and featuring five tracks.

Following an intense period of live activity and several lineup changes, the previous collaboration came to an end in late 2024.

But the story of Noise in Myself was far from over.

In August 2025, Enea Maina rebuilt the lineup, creating a new formation and opening a new creative chapter for the project.

Joining the band were soprano and vocalist Arianna Bellinaso (Aexylium), bassist Yuri Bordonali (Ecastor) and drummer Omar Mariani (formerly of Those Furious Flames).

A renewed lineup, new energy and a new musical vision are now leading Noise in Myself into an even more ambitious chapter.

The first single of this new era is scheduled for June 25, 2026, officially opening the way to the band’s new musical journey.

ALTERNATIVE PROGRESSIVE METAL: TECHNIQUE, ATMOSPHERE AND EXPLORATION

Musically, Noise in Myself have developed a distinctive language that can be described as Alternative Progressive Metal, blending the melodic qualities of the vocals with intricate guitar riffs, dark atmospheres and complex rhythms.

The influence of Tool and Leprous coexists with the atmospheres and sensibilities of artists such as Soen, Anathema and Porcupine Tree, creating a sound capable of moving between aggression, dynamics, melody and experimentation.

Music that does not seek merely to strike the listener, but above all to tell a story and encourage reflection.

The band’s songwriting follows the same philosophy.

Noise in Myself’s introspective lyrics revolve around themes of absence, searching and denunciation, drawing on the symbolism of ancient texts and the unresolved questions that have accompanied humanity throughout its history.

With “Diary of Enoch,” this exploration takes on an even greater dimension: from the individual to infinite space, from matter to the unknown, from ancient memory to questions about the future.

THE BEGINNING OF A NEW JOURNEY

“Diary of Enoch” is not simply the new single by Noise in Myself.

It is a doorway.

A doorway into a narrative universe that the band will develop throughout its next musical chapter — a world of cosmic visions, ancient mysteries, knowledge, denunciation and questions about existence.

A journey that begins with a patriarch suspended between heaven and earth and reaches all the way to modern humanity, still searching for answers.

The sky opens. The stars are watching. Humanity remains below.

And perhaps, from up there, Enoch saw something that we have simply forgotten.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/noiseinmyselfofficial

RAM Present New Video/Single ‘Abattoir’ from Forthcoming Full-Length Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 23, 2026
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: RAM. Leave a comment
Photo by Sanna Bäckström

“Abattoir” is the latest single from Swedish heavy metal stalwarts RAM. The track comes by way of the band’s impending new full-length (and first in nearly seven years), Against, set for release on October 9th through Metal Blade Records.

Comments vocalist Oscar Carlquist, “‘Abattoir’ is pure speed metal. To me it sounds like a mixture of Bonded By Blood-era Exodus and Accept. A super aggressive song. The lyrics deal with the fact that when push comes to shove the guillotines will be built again.”

Watch RAM‘s previously released video for “Ghost Emperor” HERE and “Night Blade” HERE

While RAM‘s previously released The Throne Within full-length was defined by its spiritual and metaphysical themes, Against takes a more grounded approach, focusing on the experience of being pushed beyond reasonable limits and refusing to comply. The album captures that moment of resistance, “that fire of defiance, which ultimately defines its title and message,” as the band collectively states.

Musically, guitarists Harry Granroth and Martin Jonsson continue to favor bridge pickups, maintaining a sharp and aggressive tone. The equipment used on Against reflects a classic approach, contributing to a sound that feels both timeless and direct. Sonically, Against was conceived as a return to classic recording philosophies. Drawing inspiration from the early works of Dio, MSG, and Sweet, the goal was to create an honest and unpolished sound. In a music landscape increasingly divided into countless subgenres, the band positions itself deliberately outside of categorization.

Writes Metal Hammer in part in an advance review of the record, “The Gothenburg-based outfit continues to craft stunningly beautiful, traditional anthems… It is a mystery why RAM aren’t already playing on bigger stages. Anyone with a heart for honestly forged heavy metal who hasn’t yet checked out this band really ought to do so immediately. It doesn’t get much better than this.”

Rock Hard echoes the sentiment, “It offers everything one could want from classic heavy metal: catchy, high-energy hooks, driving twin-guitar harmonies, defiant lyrics, and-of course-riffs, riffs, riffs. What’s more, Against is anything but monotonous: there are songs for an adventurous highway drive, tracks for rocking out and letting loose, and-in the ballad-like ‘Leavin'”-something that speaks to the heart. Held together by Johan Reiven’s organic production, this is heavy metal through and through.”

In a 9/10 review, Powermetal.de lauds what is “arguably the best RAM album since Svbversvm,” adding, “Anyone into real heavy metal won’t want to miss this record.”

Ultimately, Against stands as a statement of intent, a reaffirmation of identity and purpose. Or, as they put it themselves: “Fear the return of the Heavy Metal Tyranny!“

Find pre-orders at: metalblade.com/ram

Against Track Listing:
01. Obsession
02. Ghost Emperor
03. One Vs. All
04. Abattoir
05. Out of Control
06. Leaving
07. Against
08. Night Blade
09. Rising Again
10. 1984
11. The Final Hour

In related news, after 17 years as the bassist for RAM, Tobias “Tobbe” Petterson has decided to step down from the band. Petterson has been a pivotal part of both RAM‘s recordings and live shows and his steadfast bass playing and ferocious stage presence will be missed. The band comments, “Petterson will always remain a part of the RAM family and we part as brothers, still united by the power of heavy metal. But the heavy metal tyranny must proceed, new horizons await and these will be shared with our new bass player Desekrator of Voodus and Stormdeath fame. Desekrator has been close to the band for decades and through being a die hard fan he is already well versed with the true spirit of RAM. This combined with his bass skills makes him the perfect replacement for Tobbe. Onward Upon The Black Path!“

Petterson will perform his final show with RAM on October 9th in Gothenburg, the band’s record release show.

RAM Live:
9/12/09/2026 Candelabrum Metalfest – León, MX
10/09/2026 Skjulet – Gothenburg, SE *Record Release Show w/ Portrait
12/04/2026 Spectrum – Murcia, ES
12/05/2026 Peter Rock – Valencia, ES
12/06/2026 Upload – Barcelona, ES
12/07/2026 Urban – Vitoria, ES
3/12-13/2027 Heavy Metal Thunder Fest – Pisek, CZ
4/08/2027 Don’t Panic – Essen, DE
5/20-22/2027 Iron Fest – Ohmbachsee, DE

“After all these years, RAM still perfectly embodies what real metal must be; passionate, Luciferian, antagonistic, and musically overpowering. Oscar’s vocals are some of the best in the genre; fearless and full of intent. A heavy metal soundtrack for the twilight of the world.” – Erik Danielsson, Watain

“Just when you thought it was safe to be dead, RAM resurrects you only to kill you again. I have loved this band since the very start, and Against contains some of their strongest material to date, in terms of both lyrics and music. This is thinking man’s metal of the highest order!” – Christian Lindell, Portrait

“There’s only one band in Sweden making classic heavy metal without it sounding like a pastiche or tribute act to the old days. Oscar is Sweden’s best and most charismatic singer and frontman. Why isn’t this one of the leading bands in the genre? Probably because they are completely uncompromising and refuse to bend the knee or kiss the asses required to reach the biggest stages. Against is every bit as good as everything else they’ve done. Elite!” – Sebastian Ramstedt, Necrophobic/Nifelheim

“After seven years, RAM are finally back with another anthem-fueled album. While remaining true to their roots, they are opening their sound and manage to show a few new angles to their classic heavy metal. Can’t wait to bang my head to ‘Night Blade’ at a show of one of the best live bands of our times!” – S. Castevet, Vulture

“Pure heavy metal, raw and unfiltered. Just my cup of tea!” – Niklas Stålvind, Wolf

RAM:
Oscar Carlquist – vocals
Morgan Pettersson – drums
Harry Granroth – guitar
Martin Jonsson – guitar
Tobias Petterson – bass

https://ram-metal.com
https://www.facebook.com/RAMheavymetal
https://www.instagram.com/RAMheavymetal

ANCIENT SETTLERS Announce New Singer Mylena Monaco + Release Video for ‘Throught The Ruins’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 23, 2026
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: ANCIENT SETTLERS. Leave a comment
photo by Ruben Rosinos

Ancient Settlers has released a video for the new stand alone single “Through The Ruins”. 

“Through The Ruins” is the first Ancient Settlers song featuring the new singer Mylena Monaco, which joined the band earlier this year and already made her live debut at Female Fronted Violence Fest in Diest (Belgium).

Mylena Monaco is a Brazilian-Italian extreme metal vocalist based in Germany, active since 2010, with extensive international touring and studio experience across Europe and South America. She is best known as the founder and frontwoman of Sinaya, with whom she toured internationally and shared stages with major metal acts. Her work is marked by strong stage presence, vocal consistency, and adaptability across extreme metal subgenres.

Mylena has performed alongside and shared stages with bands such as Suffocation, Exodus, Amon Amarth, Abbath, Krisiun, Cavalera and Primal Fear, among others. She also performed at the first Brazilian edition of Summer Breeze Festival, and in 2024 appeared as a special guest at Angra’s concert in Lisbon, Portugal.

Ancient Settlers is currently working on the new studio album to be released in 2027 by Scarlet Records.

Ancient Settlers live 2026:
03.10 Figueira da Foz (PT), DRAC Associação Cultural
04.10 Faro (PT), Faro Alternativo Festival
09.10 Bilbao (ES), Groove
12.11 Barberaz (FR), Brinc de Linc
13.11 Frejus (FR), Monster’s Art

“Through The Ruins” captures Ancient Settlers at their most honest, human, and defiant. Rooted in the realities of underground music – the endless miles, cold nights in vans, borrowed equipment, empty rooms, fading promises, and uncertain roads –, the song transforms years of struggle into a powerful statement of resilience.

Musically, the track combines the intensity of modern melodic death metal with dark guitar melodies, relentless rhythmic weight, dynamic vocals, and an anthemic chorus built to be shared with a live audience. Rather than romanticising life on the road, “Through The Ruins” exposes its sacrifices while celebrating the friendships, stages, and listeners that gave every difficult mile a purpose.

The song also marks the beginning of a new cycle for Ancient Settlers. It carries the scars of everything the band has endured, but channels them into something heavier, more direct, and emotionally exposed. Every setback becomes part of the structure they continue to build; every stage becomes a temporary home; and every night of silence is answered with something louder.

“Through The Ruins” is dedicated to everyone who has continued creating when success was uncertain to the musicians, promoters, venues, friends, and fans who keep the underground alive. It is not simply a song about surviving the collapse. It is about building again from what remains.

artwork by Jon Toussas

Ancient Settlers:
Mylena Monaco – vocals
Carlos Chiesa-Estomba – guitar
Agustín Martínez – guitar
Enric Juan – bass
Herman Riera – drums

WHIPLASH Unleash New Single ‘Bullet Train’ from Upcoming LP

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 23, 2026
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: WHIPLASH. Leave a comment

New Jersey thrash metal institution WHIPLASH have released “Bullet Train”, the first single taken from their forthcoming album “ROAR”, due out worldwide on November 27, 2026 via Time To Kill Records.

Driven by Tony Portaro’s unmistakable guitar work and vocals, the track offers a first taste of a record built around the direct, riff-heavy attack that has defined WHIPLASH throughout their four-decade career.

Streaming: https://ffm.to/whiplash-bullet-train

Tony Portaro comments:

“‘Bullet Train’ is our high-octane anthem for the speed freaks. It’s about that headlong rush of living life at 200 MPH; the addiction to speed, chaos and the constant chase that has always been part of the heavy metal lifestyle. ‘Time is racing like a speed machine, motor speedway in your brain’ really sums up what the song is about. It’s all horsepower and adrenaline: breakneck speed, faster than a jet stream. This is metal with no brakes.”

Recorded at Studio Mozart and Concrete Island Studio, produced by Tony Portaro and mixed by Jamie King Audio, the album delivers ten explosive tracks that capture the raw energy of the band’s live performances while reflecting Portaro‘s continued evolution as a songwriter and musician.

Songs such as “Sonic Asylum”, “Bullet Train” and “Who Stole My Whiskey” hit with full-force precision: this is thrash crafted for the mosh pit, not the algorithm. “ROAR” offers exactly what one should expect from WHIPLASH: real metal built around riffs, songs and attitude, with no interest in unnecessary embellishment or whatever fashionable nonsense happens to be circulating outside the pit.

The album was initially made available in a strictly limited form during WHIPLASH‘s European “Campaign for Musical Destruction Tour” with Napalm Death. A small number of CD promos were distributed independently during the tour under the original title “THRASHQUAKE”.

The album now receives its official worldwide release through Time To Kill Records, with a new title, brand-new artwork by legendary illustrator Ed Repka, and a global campaign befitting its status.

Tony Portaro comments:

“THRASHQUAKE was the original title, and we made a limited number of copies available independently while we were touring earlier this year. As things developed and we started looking at the bigger picture for the worldwide release, ROAR just felt like a stronger title and a better representation of the album as a whole.

Partnering with Time To Kill Records gives us the opportunity to take this record far beyond that initial tour release and give it the international campaign and worldwide distribution it deserves. With the new title, the new Ed Repka artwork and TTK behind the official release, ROAR represents the definitive version of this album and the beginning of its real worldwide campaign.”

For Time To Kill Records, bringing WHIPLASH into the fold is a genuine pleasure: few bands embody the idea of uncompromising underground metal quite like Portaro‘s long-running institution.

Tracklist:

1. Thrashquake
2. Bullet Train
3. Can’t Take Back a Bullet
4. Sword Meet Skull
5. Who Stole My Whiskey
6. When the Deadman Calls
7. Red Tape Riot
8. Mother’s Kill Club
9. Sonic Asylum
10. Graveyard of Good and Evil

Current touring lineup:
Tony Portaro | vocals, guitar
William Winton | bass
Mitch Hull | drums

Preorders:
https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/whiplash
https://officialwhiplash.bandcamp.com/album/roar

Formed in Passaic, New Jersey, in 1984, WHIPLASH quickly established themselves as one of the defining forces of the 1980s East Coast thrash metal scene. Led by guitarist and vocalist Tony Portaro, their combination of melodic speed metal, vicious riffs and raw energy produced the cult classic “Power and Pain” (1985), released through Roadrunner’s Road Racer imprint.

Followed by “Ticket to Mayhem” (1987) and “Insult to Injury” (1989), the band’s early records helped establish a distinctive identity within a New York scene dominated by punk and hardcore. After further releases, lineup changes and a period of inactivity, WHIPLASH returned with “Thrashback” (1998) before a long hiatus.

The band re-emerged with “Unborn Again” in 2009, reconnecting with both old-school devotees and a new generation of thrash fans. Through every incarnation, Tony Portaro has remained the band’s constant driving force, preserving the power-trio spirit at the heart of WHIPLASH.

In 2026, that uncompromising approach continues with “ROAR”, the band’s eighth studio album and their new worldwide release through Time To Kill Records.

Thrash ’til death.

https://www.instagram.com/whiplash_thrash/
https://www.facebook.com/WhiplashThrash/
https://www.officialwhiplash.com/

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