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TAILGUNNER Unleash New Single + Video ‘War In Heaven’, Feat. Adam Wakeman

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 4, 2026

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With the release of their sophomore album, Midnight Blitz, only a few days away, heavy metal band TAILGUNNER fires on all cylinders once again. “War In Heaven” is a ballad that truly proves their versatility – a powerful statement in the book of heavy metal. This time, producer K.K. Downing is not the only legend that the five-piece from heavy metal’s birthplace could recruit: “War In Heaven” features Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple), who just won a Grammy for Best Rock Performance for his appearance at Black Sabbath’s Back To The Beginning happening, on synths. The feature epically bridges the gap between 80s worship and a youthful, contemporary spirit. TAILGUNNER are unmatched – Midnight Blitz releases this Friday, February 6 via Napalm Records.

TAILGUNNER about “War In Heaven”:
“When the legendary K.K. Downing challenges you to write a ballad, you don’t let him down. Make no mistake, this one hits hard. We went all out and enlisted the help of Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple) on synths to make ‘War In Heaven’ an all-time classic, just like those iconic 80s ballads from the bands we all love. Walking in the footsteps of giants, no ballad is complete without a blistering, iconic guitar solo, ready for the history books—and ‘War In Heaven’ is no exception.”

TAILGUNNER unleash their second album, Midnight Blitz, out February 6, 2026 via Napalm Records. Bursting onto the scene in 2022, their sophomore work draws heavily from classic British Heavy Metal, but just like those influences, the band are determined to push forward. Always crafting their sound and building on what they have, whilst never compromising on what they started with – Pure Heavy Metal. In an astonishingly short time, the emerging British heavy metal talent have found support in the very heroes they follow: after making a strong impression supporting KK’s Priest, legendary guitarist K.K. Downing went on to produce the upcoming album, Midnight Blitz.

Midnight Blitz is classic Heavy Metal without being pastiche. This is a band for the here and now – not just worshipping at the altar, but determined to stand upon it as the Metal Gods of a whole new generation of headbangers. TAILGUNNER prove their skills effortlessly, carving themselves out as Heavy Metal’s future and grabbing the torch from the legends themselves. Catchy hooks, killer riffs, and appealing to every heavy metal fan – join K.K. Downing and discover your new heroes now!

TAILGUNNER about Midnight Blitz:
“Like phantoms of the clouds, the Midnight Blitz screams silently through the air. Descending on their prey, a Heavy Metal militia striking at the speed of sound. Only blood can run! Whilst touring our debut album, we were described by one roadie as ‘The bastard child of Maiden & Priest’ and that became the ethos for our new album Midnight Blitz. Just like our fore bearers, we are determined to push forward, always crafting our sound and building on what we have, whilst never compromising on what we started with – Pure Heavy Metal! We are not just worshipping at the altar of those who have gone before, but determined to stand upon it and be the heroes for a whole new generation! We played over 100 shows touring our debut album, sharing the stages with some of the most legendary names in Metal while paying our dues in blood, sweat, tears and endless nights out on the road. Everything we learned is on display here, packed into 10 tracks in what we feel can be a true, essential TAILGUNNER album. Produced by none other than the Metal guitar God K.K. Downing, working closely with K.K. during this entire process has been the ride of a lifetime and you can hear those touches of a bonafide Metal God throughout this album!”

K.K. Downing on TAILGUNNER:
“TAILGUNNER is a band we should have seen emerge years ago from the UK. They personify everything that is heavy metal. They are loud and proud, and totally descended from everyone in metal that has gone before – their energy and rawness, together with their brand of metal, incorporates all of the godfathers and much more. Maiden, Priest, Motörhead, Def Leppard – the list is endless. The band has a youthful freshness and a uniqueness that will no doubt elevate them to being a true Metal favourite of the fans.”

Pre-Order Your Copy Of Midnight Blitz HERE

The ambitious quintet fires with more precision than ever before on 10 versatile tracks. An air raid siren stands as harbinger of the onslaught from the powerful title track, “Midnight Blitz”, in which blitzkrieg drums and screaming twin lead guitars serve as a powerful sign of what is to come. The epic “Tears In Rain” showcases frontman Craig Cairns’ broad vocal skills and the band’s ability to deliver huge, infectious choruses.

“Follow Me In Death” boasts TAILGUNNER’s Maiden-esque approach to grandiose, heavy melodies, while ‘The Lost Boys’-inspired “Dead Until Dark” turns up the 80s vibes full throttle. With “Barren Lands and Seas of Red”, the young British band prove they have epics in their arsenal, continuing to intertwine catchy choruses with manic, thrash tinged riffs before letting audiences catch their breaths during the modern classic ballad “War In Heaven” – goosebumps guaranteed! The following “Blood Sacrifice” ups the tempo significantly and offers numerous opportunities to raise your fist and shout along, while “Night Raids” and “Eye Of The Storm” add triumphant notes, respectively, preparing for the grand finale. The epic, Power Metal feel of “Eulogy” wraps Midnight Blitz up masterfully, shifting from gently orchestrated melodies and memorable vocals before exploding into Speed Metal fireworks.

Midnight Blitz tracklisting:

Midnight Blitz
Tears In Rain
Follow Me In Death
Dead Until Dark
Barren Lands And Seas Of Red
War In Heaven
Blood Sacrifice
Night Raids
Eye Of The Storm
Eulogy

TAILGUNNER Live 2026

Tour Support for Fozzy’s “Eyes On You” Tour
06.02.26 EN – Brighton, England / Chalk
07.02.26 EN – Margate, England / Dreamland
08.02.26 EN – Manchester, England / The Ritz
10.02.26 EN – Norwich, England / Epic Studios
11.02.26 EN – Bradford, England / Nightrain
13.02.26 EN – Nottingham, England / Rock City
14.02.26 SC – Glasgow, Scotland / TV Studios
15.02.26 EN – Newcastle, England / Boiler Shop
17.02.26 WL – Cardiff, Wales / Tramshed
18.02.26 EN – Torquay, England / The Foundry
19.02.26 EN – Southampton, England / The 1865
20.02.26 EN – London, England / Electric Ballroom
21.02.26 EN – Wolverhampton, England / KK’s Steel Mill

Supporting Accept on their “Half A Century Of Metal” Tour:
27.08.26 EN – Wolverhampton / KK’s Steel Mill
28.08.26 EN – London / Indigo at the O2

Summer Festivals 2026
05.06.26 IS – Stykkishólmur / Sátan Festival
06.06.26 SE – Sölvesborg / Sweden Rock Festival
07.06.26 NO – Trondheim / Trondheim Rocks Festival
13.06.26 UK – Donington Park / Download Festival
26.06.26 CZ – Spálené Poříčí / Basinfire Fest
27.06.26 DE – Dischingen / Rock Am Härtsfeldsee
04.07.26 DE – Ballenstedt / Rock Harz
18.07.26 UK – Maidstone / Maid of Stone Festival
06.08.26 ES – Villena / Leyendas Del Rock
08.08.26 BE – Kortrijk / Alcatraz
09.08.26 DE – Geiselwind / Keep It True Legions Festival
15.08.26 NL – Eindhoven / Dynamo Metal Fest
21.08.26 DE – Pellingen / Hells Pells Festival
05.09.26 UK – Coventry / Hella Rock Festival (Coventry Empire)

TAILGUNNER are:
Craig Cairns – Vocals
Rhea Thompson – Lead Guitar
Zach Salvini – Lead Guitar
Bones – Bass Guitar
Eddie Mariotti – Drums

TAILGUNNER online:
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
NAPALM RECORDS

EXODUS Finally Share Video (Censored Version) for First Single ‘3111’ from Upcoming Album

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Just last week, Bay Area thrash legends EXODUS announced their 12th studio album, Goliath. Their first album with singer Rob Dukes since 2010, the band’s Napalm Records debut, and the follow-up to their highest-charting record ever will be out March 20, 2026! Along with it, the band revealed the massive opening track “3111”—whose video couldn’t be released due to the footage being too brutal for YouTube.

Gary Holt about the video:
“So here it is, time to share the full, uncensored version of the video for 3111! If you put it in movie terminology, we have the PG, PG13, and with this one, the rate R version! With YouTube flagging what we consider the PG13 version repeatedly with threats of losing our page permanently, (which to be honest contains nothing you can’t find on YT already) we decided to really push it and include all the scenes we KNEW they would not allow! So here’s the full video, with its own website to view! Enjoy!”

Set around the drug war in Mexico’s Ciudad Juárez, sinister “3111” is an intense song showcasing not only EXODUS’ ever-increasing dynamic approach, even decades into their historic reign, but also their willingness to go exactly where it hurts. Therefore, the band spared no effort to make the video accessible to fans. A censored version is now up on YouTube, while a new website has been set up to show the merciless brutality of “3111” in its true form: http://exodus3111.com/

EXODUS on “3111”:
“We decided to go hard with the leadoff single, ‘3111’. The song is about the narco killings in Juarez, and ‘3111’ is the estimated number of murders for 2010 alone.”

Watch the Official Censored Music Video for “3111”:

Emerging hungrier than ever in 2026, with Goliath, EXODUS reinforces their eternal foothold at the top of thrash metal’s hierarchy with 10 of their most diverse, anthemic emissions to date. Further fueled by the widely embraced return of iconic late-era frontman Rob Dukes—first appearing on 2005’s Shovel Headed Kill Machine—the album boasts what the band describes as the performance of his life. Goliath is EXODUS’ most collaborative record in their four decade-plus history, featuring songs written by several band members and guest contributions from Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Pain) and violinist Katie Jacoby.

Flurried dueling solos, an isolated bass excursion, rigorous drum dexterity and a blend of both gritty vocal passages and cutting chants combine to serve as yet another prime example of the band’s ever-evolving musical mastery.

EXODUS on the new album Goliath:
“Are we excited for this record? That’s an understatement. We put everything we had into this record (and its 80 percent complete follow-up, but we’ll save that conversation for another day!) and it’s one of our proudest accomplishments. Wildly collaborative, the most band centric album to date with four songs written by Lee, lyrics by Gary, Rob, Lee and Tom, and just killer all the way around. The time to let the monster loose is coming! Bow Down!”

Pre-Order Your Copy of Goliath HERE

Goliath wastes no time proving as massive as its name, with a sinister introduction opening “3111”. Ode to owning one’s own volatility “Hostis Humani Generis” features a palpable lyrical delivery from Rob Dukes that cuts like crystal amid frenetic riffs, before rolling into “The Changing Me”. The track’s introductory notes cascade into hair-raising rhythms, forming one of the band’s most anthemic offerings – blending menace and melody with the cleans of guest Peter Tägtgren (Hypocrisy, Pain) together with Tom Hunting and at the end both Peter and Robb scream off the song. Harmonic dual axe acrobatics from resident guitar legends Gary Holt and Lee Altus. “Promise You This” incites mosh pit treachery with explosive energy, cyclonic riffs and turbocharged soloing from Holt and Altus, prior to colossal title track “Goliath” simmering the tempo down with winding, malevolent leads, towering drums and ominous string work from Katie Jacoby coupling with intricate guitars. The album standout showcases the band’s ever-increasingly dynamic approach, even decades into their historic reign. Tracks like “Beyond The Event Horizon” and “2 Minutes Hate” provide EXODUS’ trademark deadly dose of thrash theatricality – the latter boasting one of the album’s most grimacing, grooving pit primers – while undeniably 90s-tinged metallic charm attacks alongside drummer Tom Hunting and bassist Jack Gibson’s unmistakable rhythmic rage on tracks like “Violence Works”. The nearly eight-minute epic “Summon Of The God Unknown” turns the danger dial to max capacity, setting the stage with a wicked introductory passage before traversing a variegated passage of trudging riffs and heavy metal melody. Power packed closer “The Dirtiest Of The Dozen” wraps the album on a manic high, showcasing EXODUS pulling out all the stops on all instruments.

Produced by EXODUS, mixed and mastered by Mark Lewis (Whitechapel, Nile, Undeath), Goliath beams with the explosive authenticity that has set EXODUS eons apart from their peers since the release of their debut, 1985’s groundbreaking thrash blueprint Bonded By Blood. 40 years later, EXODUS are steadfast in their refusal to settle for the safety of mediocrity, fearing nothing and no one and continuing to forge their trademark just as resolutely as they did in their fruition.

Goliath tracklisting:
1             3111
2             Hostis Humani Generis
3             The Changing Me (feat. Peter Tägtgren)
4             Promise You This
5             Goliath (feat. Katie Jacoby)
6             Beyond The Event Horizon
7             2 Minutes Hate
8             Violence Works
9             Summon Of The God Unknown
10          The Dirtiest Of The Dozen

EXODUS Live 2026

Canada 2026
EXODUS is doing VIP meet n greets for all tour dates
w/ Megadeth, Anthrax
02/15/26: Victoria, BC @ Save On Foods Memorial Centre
02/17/26: Abbotsford, BC @ Rogers Forum
02/18/26: Kelowna, BC @ Prospera Place
02/20/26: Calgary, AB @ Scotiabank Saddledome
02/21/26: Edmonton, AB @ Rogers Place
02/22/26:Fort McMurry,AB @CNOOC Field House #
02/24/26: Saskatoon, SK @ SaskTel Centre
02/25/26: Winnipeg, MB @ Canada Life Centre
02/26.26: Thunder Bay,ON @ Thunder Bay Auditorium#
02/28/26: London, ON @ Canada Life Place
03/01/26: Ottawa, ON @ Canadian Tire Centre
03/03/26: Halifax, NS @ Scotiabank Centre
03/04/26: Moncton, NB @ Avenir Centre
03/06/26: Québec, QC @ Videotron Centre
# without Megadeth

EU/UK Tour
w/ Kreator, Carcass, Nails
20.03.26 PT – Lisbon / MEO Arena
22.03.26 ES – Madrid / Palacio Vistalegre
24.03.26 FR – Paris / Zenith Paris
25.03.26 BE – Brussels / Ancienne Belgique
27.03.26 UK – London / O2 Academy Brixton
28.03.26 UK – Manchester / O2 Apollo Manchester
29.03.26 UK – Glasgow / O2 Academy Glasgow
31.03.26 LU – Esch-sur-Alzette / Rockhal
01.04.26 CH – Zurich / Halle 622
03.04.26 NL – ’s-Hertogenbosch (Den Bosch) / Brabanthallen
04.04.26 DE – Essen / Grugahalle
05.04.26 DE – Frankfurt / Jahrhunderthalle
07.04.26 IT – Milan / Alcatraz
08.04.26 SI – Ljubljana / Media Center
09.04.26 AT – Vienna / Gasometer
10.04.26 DE – Ludwigsburg / MHP Arena
11.04.26 DE – Munich / Zenith
12.04.26 CZ – Prague / Forum Karlín
13.04.26 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra
15.04.26 PL – Warsaw / COS Torwar
17.04.26 DE – Hamburg / Inselparkhalle
18.04.26 DE – Berlin / Uber Eats Music Hall
20.04.26 LV – Riga / Palladium
21.04.26 FI – Helsinki / Black Box Finland OY
23.04.26 SE – Stockholm / Annexet
24.04.26 NO – Oslo / Sentrum Scene
25.04.26 DK – Copenhagen / Poolen

USA Tour
w/Sepultura
04/29/26: Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont
05/01/26: Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
05/02/26: London, ON @ London Music Hall
05/04/26: Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Theater
05/05/26: Louisville, KY @ Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
05/06/26: Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
05/07/26: Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Heaven)
05/08/26: New Orleans, LA @ The Civic Theatre
05/11/26: Charleston, SC @ Charleston Music Farm
05/12/26: Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall
05/13/26: Reading, PA @ Reverb
05/15/26: Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theater
05/17/26: Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
05/19/26: Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
05/21/26: Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theatre
05/22/26: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot
05/23/26: Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club
05/25/26: Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues
05/26/26: San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
05/28/26: Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre
05/29/26: Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern

EXODUS is:
Tom Hunting – drums
Gary Holt – guitars
Jack Gibson – bass, backing vocals
Lee Altus – guitars
Rob Dukes – lead vocals

EXODUS online:
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X
TIKTOK
WEBSITE

KARELIAN WARCRY Release Second Single ‘Horisontit’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 4, 2026

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Finnish blackened death metal band Karelian Warcry releases their third album “Veripellot” on March 6th. Now they have released the second and final single “Horisontit” before their new full length.

“Horisontit” is a strong cross-section of Karelian Warcry’s music. At the heart of the track is a forward-rolling armoured train, and a mid-section rising to majestic heights observes the horizon from a bird’s-eye perspective. The lyrics are a cathartic journey to a liminal point where everything falls apart in your hands, yet there is nothing to do but keep moving forward. Vocal tracks originally intended as demo vocals remained on the final recording, dictated by death.

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, YouTube etc.): https://push.fm/fl/karelianwarcry-horisontit

–ISRC: FI3FC2553704
–Music and lyrics by Jussi Kousa, Johannes Järvinen, Matti Mikkonen, Anttipekka Heiskanen, Sami Ukkonen

The work of Veripellot album took shape over the years 2010–2024, nearly coming to a halt following the death of the band’s founding member, vocalist-guitarist M.I. Mikkonen. Veripellot became a composite, uniting Karelian Warcry’s two different line-ups and the pandemonium of the entire timespan.

Veripellot is a study of war, grief, and the dark sides of humanity. The themes rise from the band members’ personal experiences, collective traumas, and a shared interest in the events of their home region and its war history. The album is, on one hand, a memorial writing for fallen friends, and on the other, a glimpse into the horrors of the Finnish Civil War. On Veripellot, the rough thunder of war resounds — and at times an oppressive stillness.

Veripellot consists of nine distinct tracks. Musically, the album is a step forward for the band — groovier, yet straightforwardly uncompromising. Progressive elements have also been brought into the mix.

More information: https://linktr.ee/Karelian_Warcry

Line-up:
A. O. Heiskanen – Drums
J. H. Järvinen – Vocals
J. T. Kousa – Guitars
S. P. Ukkonen – Bass

ANTIROPE Blur Boundaries of Restraint w/ new Music Video & Single ‘Zero’

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Following the global critical acclaim of their debut album Amnesia (2023, Eclipse Records), Munich-based Alternative Metal outfit ANTIROPE returns with their most emotionally exposed work to date. Today, the band officially premiered the music video for their new single “Zero,” the first music video from their highly anticipated second full-length album, Bring Me To Zero, which will be released on May 1st, 2026, via Eclipse Records. Also of note, is that drummer Jürgen “BamBam” Wiehler (ex-Bonfire, ex-Megaherz) has joined the band moving forward. Watch the “Zero” music video right now.

Directed by guitarist Patrick Fleischer and filmed within the intimate confines of the band’s own Lungfull Studios, the music video for “Zero” serves as a masterclass in minimalism and emotional weight. Eschewing traditional narratives or high-budget spectacle, the visual focuses on reduction and clarity to mirror the song’s themes of isolation and the desire for a spiritual reset. The song itself explores the sensation of awakening within disorientation. It navigates the chaos of a world that feels increasingly illusory, searching for a point of stillness.

“Zero feels like being lost in a world that’s asleep while everything around you screams,” explains vocalist Slaven Stokic. “It’s a wish to reset and clear the chaos. Visually, we utilized a recurring motif of a bedsheet, serving as a symbolic barrier between inner turmoil and outward expression. This fragile veil represents the distance and suppression inherent in the human condition. By keeping the lighting muted and the color palette restrained, we wanted to ensure that nothing distracts from the raw vulnerability of the performance.”

Bring Me To Zero marks a significant evolution for the Munich-based band. Produced by guitarist Partick Fleischer (Lacrimas Profundere, Darkseed, Alev) at Lungfull Studios, the upcoming album promises a heavier, more hook-driven sound characterized by bold vocal arrangements and an explosive rhythmic backbone. Overall, the album sounds massive without sacrificing intimacy, letting every riff, breath, and impact land with deliberate weight. Antirope’s sound remains rooted in the primal heaviness of Black Sabbath, the brooding grit of Soundgarden, and the hypnotic sprawl of Neurosis, yet the band never settles for homage. Instead, they carve a distinctly modern identity where dense, down-tuned riffs collide with psychedelic textures, and moments of crushing volume dissolve into eerie calm. Vocalist Slaven Stokic moves effortlessly between raw urgency and haunted restraint, guiding the listener through an album that feels less like a collection of songs and more like a psychological descent. The album contains eleven tracks, including standouts like “Zero,” “Intervention,” “Afterglow,” and a cover of the Cream classic “Sunshine Of Your Love.” Bring Me to Zero balances brutality with beauty, never letting one exist without the other. The album artwork, created by the band themselves, mirrors that duality: stark, personal, and uncompromising. Set for release on May 1, 2026 via Eclipse Records, Bring Me to Zero positions Antirope as a band unafraid to confront collapse head-on while emerging with something strangely luminous in its wake.

Pre-Save or Pre-Order Bring Me To Zero at this location.

Bring Me To Zero track listing
01. Monolith
02. Unholy
03. Zero
04. Afterglow
05. Life is A Lie
06. Cascades
07. Dry Your Eyes
08. Intervention
09. Sunshine of Your Love (Cream cover)
10. Beyond
11. Aurora

Antirope lineup
Slaven Stokic (vocals, guitar), Patrick Fleischer (guitar, vocals), Julie Fleischer (bass), Juergen “Bam Bam” Wiehler (drums)

For more information about Antirope and their “Zero” alternative metal music video, please visit them on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, or Eclipse Records and follow them on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, YouTube Music, Deezer, and Tidal now!

BEYOND THE BLACK Forced to Postpone Remaining Tour Dates Due to Health Emergencies

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 4, 2026

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Due to two unforeseen medical emergencies within the band, Beyond The Black are unfortunately forced to reschedule the final four shows of their current Rising High Tour in Europe.

Guitarist Chris Hermsdörfer will undergo emergency surgery for a detached retina, while drummer Kai Tschierschky is still battling a severe influenza. In both cases, the health of their bandmates is the top priority. As a result, the shows in Hamburg, Antwerp, Oberhausen, and Nijmegen must be postponed. Fans are currently advised to hold on to their tickets. Further information about the rescheduled dates will follow as soon as possible.

Beyond The Black shared an emotional message on social media:

“These are incredibly hard words to write:

We need to postpone the remaining tour dates in Hamburg, Antwerp, Oberhausen and Nijmegen.

[…] Believe us when we say: this hurts – endlessly. We’ve been pushing, hoping, trying to make it work somehow, because playing these shows for you means everything to us. But at this point, postponing them is the only right decision.

[…] Thank you for your understanding, your patience and your endless support. We feel your love and we carry it with us!”

The affected dates are the last four shows, started yesterday, February 3. We wish Chris and Kai all the best and a speedy recovery!

MALAURIU Reveal Details of Upcoming Album “The Third Nail”, Out April 3rd

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Italian black metal act MALAURIU will release their third full-length album, “The Third Nail”, on April 3rd, 2026 through Adirondack Black Mass.

The record represents a bold evolution for the band, merging the raw intensity of black metal with a punk-infused aggression, while showcasing meticulous attention to detail in a warm, organic production that brings out the full depth of the compositions.

The first single “Empowerment Rites” is now available HERE.

Recorded between Italy and the UK from 2024 to 2025, “The Third Nail” is the result of over a decade of dedication to the rawest and most primitive essence of black metal. The album features eight original tracks alongside a ferocious cover of GG Allin, which further highlights the band’s punk attitude and includes guest appearances by Dr. Heathen Scum (Mentors, USA) and Diego Do’Urden (Mystifier).

The album’s artwork draws on Sicilian traditions where the sacred and the profane collide, from blood-stained processions to brutal reenactments of the Crucifixion, creating a ritualistic atmosphere where faith is intertwined with horror, gore, and the occult.

Mixing was handled by Carlo Altobelli at Toxic Basement Studio (Italy), a recognized figure in extreme underground production, while mastering was completed at Necromorbus Studio (Sweden), famed for work with acts like Mayhem, Watain, Funeral Mist, and Shining.

Now based in London, UK, with a solid live lineup, MALAURIU will bring “The Third Nail” to stages across Europe in 2026, delivering a live experience that amplifies the album’s dark intensity and ritualistic energy.

Tracklist:

1 Rising From The Cemetery
2 Empowerment Rites
3 Death Celebration
4 Hell Mouth
5 Satanic Witch
6 The Curse of All Flesh
7 Purple Ceremony
8 Monotheistic Filth
9 Abuse Myself, I Wanna Die (GG Allin cover)

Preorder: https://adirondackblackmass.bandcamp.com/album/the-third-nail

Founded in 2013 by Schizoid, MALAURIU emerged from Sicily as a project deeply rooted in folklore, mysticism, and the occult. Over the years, the band evolved from a pure black metal project into a constantly shifting entity, exploring dark ambient, ritual, noise, and punk, while maintaining a consistent spiritual intensity.

Sicily’s dark, evocative landscapes – ancient temples, legends of monsters, and sites connected to Aleister Crowley’s Abbey of Thelema – have profoundly influenced the band’s vision. With over 20 releases in the past decade, MALAURIU has steadily built a reputation for uncompromising music, blending extreme aggression with atmospheric depth, offering listeners a journey into the darker corners of the mind and soul.

Line-up:
Schizoid – Guitars
R.M. – Vocals

Session musicians:
Black Doom – Bass
Frozen – Drums
Felis Catus – Keyboards/Samples
Marbas – Keyboards
G.T. – Guitar solos on tracks 2, 5 and 9

Very special guest:
Diego DoUrden (Mystifier/Evoked) – Vocals on track 9
Dr. Heathen Scum (Mentors) – Vocals on track 9

“Abuse Myself, I Wanna Die” originally recorded by GG Allin
Recorded between Sicily and the UK 2024/2025
Mixed by Carlo Altobelli at Toxic Basement Studio (Italy)
Mastered by Tore Stjerna at Necromorbus Studio (Sweden)

MALAURIU
https://malauriu.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/malauriu/
https://www.facebook.com/malauriuofficial