Bulgarian funeral doom entity DESTRUCTION OF ORION premiere “Better Days” exclusively through No Clean Singing. The track is taken from “Dimensions Of Chaos”, the project’s third full-length album, due out on November 27, 2026, via Aesthetic Death on digibook CD and gatefold double LP.
The sixth track on the album, “Better Days” forms part of a deeply personal work by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Tehina Spasova, who once again handles every aspect of the project. The new record continues her exploration of grief, anguish and emotional collapse, shaping these experiences into a cohesive funeral doom journey.
Two albums in and it is easy to see that DESTRUCTION OF ORION are one of the most exciting and important new doom bands of recent years. Never straying from the pertinent characteristics of the genre, yet able to bring fresh vision and authentic interpretation of what funeral doom is.
The new album solidifies this. “Dimensions of Chaos” retains the abject misery that was saturated within “Decreasing Brightness” and the mental anguish permeating through “States Of Horror”.
This is an era. Like the rings within a tree, each album forms a snapshot of that moment. “Dimensions Of Chaos” is no different. A monument of personal catharsis. Bringing tracks with a distinctive feel and identity. Yet, working seamlessly as a whole, forming an album that should be endured together as one.
Time only accentuates grief. The whole experience heralds a decimation of emotional will. As the music fades the silence holds a mortuary chill, with a haunting sense of feeling drained and emotionally crushed. You can physically feel the destructive energy and grief that have been poured into this.
DESTRUCTION OF ORION is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Tehina Spasova, whose genius lies in her metaphysical melancholy and a skilled feel for melodies. The production and musicianship on this third album elevate it to new levels, evolving a unique and authentic sound. Like dark matter, “Dimensions Of Chaos” will pervade every fragment of self. Drenched in a beautiful pain, the emotion in these tracks is visceral.
The unique style of “Dimensions Of Chaos” will not appeal solely to fans of funeral and extreme doom. There is a universal portrayal of grief that will resonate with anyone wishing to explore their own pain and anguish.
Tracklist:
01. Intro 02. Retribution 03. Tomorrow 04. Acceptance 05. Entwined 06. Better Days 07. Pulchra Mortis 08. Outro
Innovative guitar visionary Marty Friedman shares a new single, “2 Rebeldes (Spanish Vocal)”, taken from his latest solo album “Drama”, that was released in May, 2024, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Marty commented on the new single: “2 Rebeldes” is my love letter to all the Latin countries around the world. Each one has unique warm memories for me, but they share a common language, so I did a Spanish vocal song for everyone. Hal-Ca from Asterism will be singing this song with me on my Latin American tour. When I think of a Japanese girl singing a song in Spanish written by an American dude in so many Latin countries, it makes me smile and think, “Yeah, this is something Marty would do…”
Marty is also excited to reveal his latest touring plans. He is gearing up to embark on a tour across South America this month, to celebrate the 34th anniversary of his landmark album “Scenes”. He’s also thrilled to announce that he will be playing the Hero Rock Festival in Korea in December, two shows in Los Angeles on January 28 and 29, before finally taking his “Live Drama” tour in UK and Europe in April 2027. The “Drama” World Tour will continue in several more territories after that. Tickets are available now HERE. A full list of confirmed tour dates is below.
Marty Friedman’s presence in the world of music, the world of guitar, and Japanese pop culture is mystifying, bizarre, and nothing short of inspiring. His latest solo album “Drama” where he only slightly revisits the atmospheric elements of his acclaimed 1992 release “Scenes”, elevating them to a modern and exotic collection of epic, extravagant, and unapologetically emotional mini-symphonies.
From his groundbreaking beginnings with Cacophony, alongside the legendary Jason Becker, to his pivotal role in propelling Megadeth to its peak of popularity with his breath-taking range and unorthodox melodic sense, Marty Friedman has solidified his status as a unique guitar icon.
Tracks like “Illumination” and “Mirage” transport listeners to captivating realms, evoking sudden tears and chills. The entire album spotlights Marty’s mesmerizing melodies, game-changing arrangements, and heart-tugging motifs even more than any of his previous work.
Recorded in Italy, where Marty had access to a treasure trove of vintage guitars along with his modern signature models, “Drama” is a pure, uplifting musical experience.
“Drama” Track List:
1. Illumination 2. Song for an Eternal Child 3. Triumph (Official Version) 4. Thrill City 5. Deep End 6. Dead of Winter 7. Mirage 8. A Prayer 9. Acapella 10. Tearful Confession 11. Icicles 12. 2 Rebeldes (Dead of Winter) (Spanish Vocal) 13. Mirage (Guitar Karaoke Version) Bonus track Japan
Produced By: Marty Friedman Studios: Newsin Audio Design, Italy Woodcliff Studios, USA NK Sound & Sunshine Studios, Japan Recorded By: Luigi Stefanini, Frank Rosato, Takao Nakazato, Atsuo Akabae, Kenjiro Naka Mixed By: Alexander Backlund and Jay Ruston Mastered By: Koji Tanaka at Victor Creative Media, Tokyo Guitar Technician & Sonic Guru: Franco Piona
Marty Friedman – “Scenes – 34th Anniversary” Tour: November 11 – Sao Paulo, BR November 12 – Curitiba, BR November 13 – Valparaiso, CL November 14 – Santiago, CL November 15 – Montevideo, UY November 17 – Buenos Aires, AR November 19 – Bogota, CO November 21 – Guadalajara, MX November 22 – Monterrey, MX November 24 – Ciudad De Mexico, MX
Hero Rock Festival: December 19 – Seoul, KR
Marty Friedman – “Live Drama” Tour: January 28 – Anaheim, US January 29 – Los Angeles, US April 4 – Zoetermeer, NL April 5 – Paris, FR April 6 – London, UK April 8 – Aschaffenburg, DE April 9 – Zurich, CH April 10 – Milan, IT April 13 – Athens, GR April 14 – Thessaloniki, GR April 15 – Sofia, BG April 16 – Bucharest, RO April 18 – Zlin, CZ April 19 – Budapest, HU April 20 – Krakow, PL April 22 – Ankara, TR April 23 – Istanbul, TR
Since moving to Japan in 2003, Marty Friedman has become a household name even beyond the world of music. Fluent in Japanese, he has appeared on over 900 Japanese TV shows of every variety, as well as motion pictures and commercials including an ad campaign for Coca-Cola / Fanta that ran for over two years. He was recently appointed an Ambassador of Japan Heritage by the Japanese government who also commissioned him to compose the “Japan Heritage Theme Song”, recorded by Marty and the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra and is played at official government-related events. He has played the Opening Ceremony at the Tokyo Marathon 5 times, including in March of this year. Three books on Marty’s life have been released in Japan and a brand-new full autobiography, “Dreaming Japanese” has been released in December 2024.
In addition to his legendary work with Cacophony and Megadeth, Marty has released fifteen solo albums starting in 1988 with “Dragon’s Kiss”, and has had multi-platinum, platinum, and gold album sales awards in twenty-seven countries, achieving seven Grammy nominations to date. In recent years, Friedman has put out the distinguished, ongoing “Tokyo Jukebox” line, which, as the title suggests, is a series of albums featuring covers of Japanese songs starting with “Tokyo Jukebox” in 2009, “Tokyo Jukebox 2” in 2011, and most recently, “Tokyo Jukebox 3” in 2020. This series has become a go-to set for people all around the world who are fast becoming fascinated with Japan and its music.
Marty has played the Tokyo Dome, Budokan, and every major Japanese venue multiple times. He has toured Japan countless times with his solo music as well as alongside many legendary Japanese stars. Since the release of “Tokyo Jukebox 3” in 2020, Marty has toured Japan twice, performed as a soloist with three major symphony orchestras, and made several TV appearances, most recently performing with Yoshiki of X Japan.
Vocals on “Dead of Winter”: Chris Brooks (Like A Storm) Vocals on “2 Rebeldes”: Steven Baquero Vargas Bass on “Mirage”: Or Lubianiker Rhythm Guitar on “Thrill City”: Naoki Morioka Keys and Synth on “Song for an Eternal Child”: Takuro Iga Drums on “Thrill City”: Chargeeeeee Additional recording: Yukiko Takada, Jordan Rudess, Naoki Morioka, Maki Furugaki, Chris Brooks, Matt Brooks, Kent Brooks, Brian Becvar
Norwegian masters of True Norwegian Balkan Metal TROLLFEST are back – and the madness has officially begun! Their brand-new, tenth studio album “Trollywood” is now available worldwide via Reaper Entertainment!
To celebrate the release, the band has unleashed a brand-new music video for “Troll Brigade”, bringing another dose of their unmistakable combination of heavy riffs, infectious melodies, outrageous humor and pure trollish chaos to YouTube.
Welcome to Trollywood – where the trolls are taking over!
With their tenth studio album, TROLLFEST invite fans into a wonderfully twisted world where Hollywood glamour collides with Norwegian troll mythology, absurdity reigns supreme, and absolutely nothing is quite what it seems.
Musically, “Trollywood” sees the band reconnecting with the raw energy and metallic aggression of their earlier releases while pushing their unique sound to new extremes. Thunderous drums, crushing guitar riffs, catchy melodies and unexpected musical twists collide in a wild celebration of everything that has made TROLLFEST one of the most distinctive acts in the metal scene for more than two decades.
Following the singles “Day Drinking” and “Claiming the Walk of Fame”, the new video for “Troll Brigade” offers another glimpse into the wonderfully chaotic universe of “Trollywood”.
Packed with the band’s trademark energy and unmistakable sense of humor, the track perfectly captures the spirit of the new album: loud, unpredictable, unapologetically crazy and impossible to ignore!
“Trollywood” is OUT NOW!
The album is available on CD, vinyl and all major streaming platforms. So grab a drink, turn up the volume and join the Troll Brigade – the trolls have officially taken over Hollywood! Buy the album here: https://www.reaper-entertainment.com/brand/5184
Mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen @ Hansen Studios.
VLAD IN TEARS release the new single “Never Fear The Pain ” today. The song is taken from the double-album “Undead”, wich will be released on December 4th at Metalville
“Never Fear the Pain” is a song about facing the darkness, embracing the scars, and finding the strength to keep going. One last chapter of the band’s 20-year legacy.
The song is available on all the major streaming platforms and can also be listened to here:
20 YEARS OF DARK REBIRTH
To celebrate 20 years of VLAD IN TEARS the band proudly presents “Undead”, a powerful double album that honors their past while embracing the future.
CD One is a brand-new studio album, showcasing the band’s bold new direction: darker, more melodic, and more passionate than ever before. Featuring all-new songs, “Undead” captures the essence of who VLAD IN TEARS are today and marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter.
CD Two is a special anniversary bonus collection featuring the band’s most iconic songs from the past, completely re-recorded and rearranged in their new signature style. A fresh interpretation of the songs that shaped the band’s journey, it serves as the ultimate soundtrack to celebrate 20 years of VLAD IN TEARS.
More than a double album, “Undead” is a rebirth—a bridge between where VLAD IN TEARS began and where they are headed next.
“Undead” marks the beginning of a new era: darker, stronger, and more alive than ever.
VLAD IN TEARS ARE UNDEAD
TRACKLISTING
CD1 01. Black Shadows 02. Delusional Shells 03. Dance with Me 04. Domani Chissà 05. Una Distanza Che Non C’è 06. Never Fear the Pain 07. Too Far from Your Light 08. I’m Driving Mad 09. If I Lose You I Lose Myself 10. Lady Night 11. You’re Like a Heavy Rain 12. Sole e Luna 13. The Last to Love Me 14. Within Your Ocean
CD2 01. Woods of Madness 02. See Through the Darkness 03. Dark Theorem 04. As Snow We’d Fall 05. Forbidden Dream 06. You’ll Come Back to Me 07. Circus on the Moon 08. Here Comes the Rain 09. A Song to Say Goodnight 10. Mary 11. Redemption 12. Pretending 13. We’ll Never Die 14. How Do You Know 15. Sorrow 16. Still Here 17. The Devil Won’t Take Me Home 18. Vlad in Tears
UNDEAD TOUR 03.12.2026 DE Siegburg Kubana 04.12.2026 DE Krefeld Kufa 09.12.2026 DE München Backstage 10.12.2026 DE Göttingen Exil 11.12.2026 DE Rüsselsheim Das Rind 12.12.2026 DE Osnabrück Bastard Club
LINE UP CHRISTIAN MICONI – vocals ALESSIO MICONI – lead guitars PUNEETE VOHRA – guitars DARIO MICONI – bass FRANCESCO COSMA – drums
Psychedelic heavy rock trio KING BUFFALO has unleashed their brand-new single, “Ether on the Dark Side,” offering another taste of their upcoming album, Doomsayer. Known for their hypnotic grooves, atmospheric soundscapes, and powerful riffs, the band is gearing up for the release of their highly anticipated seventh studio album.
Four years on from Regenerator, King Buffalo returns with a record shaped by years of international touring and a deepening confidence in their own sound. Recorded in the new studio the band built themselves, Doomsayer finds the trio continuing to reach into the unknown, while bringing a greater sense of focus and intention to their sound. The experience they have gained on the road is evident throughout the album, both in the poise of the material and the confidence of their delivery. Like the pandemic trilogy that preceded it, Doomsayer was made at home, but the band’s new surroundings have given them the freedom to continue exploring and finding new ground, with a maturity they have earned one stage at a time.
“Doomsayeroriginated in early 2026 out of many hours of jam sessions in our new studio space, playing around and seeing where it took us,” explains guitarist/vocalist Sean Roa, who also produced and mixed the album. “We didn’t really have an end goal in mind of what we were going for. We were simply exploring ideas and seeing what ended up speaking to us the most. So much has happened, both as a band and in our personal lives since our last record, that ended up becoming the inspiration to many of the lyrics on Doomsayer. I think as a result, this is some of our most upfront, direct and riff-driven work to date. We are incredibly proud of it and can’t wait for it to get out into the world.”
[Cover artwork by See Machine]
Doomsayer Tracklist: 1. Battling The Mystagogues 2. The Slick and the Dead 3. Vagabond 4. Hell or High Water 5. Into the Foundry 6. Ether on the Dark Side 7. Doomsayer
The band is currently touring North America with support from L.A. Witch (Oct. 29 to Nov. 21, except Los Angeles), Doom Gong (Dec. 3 to 5 and Dec. 18), and Handsome Jack (Dec. 8 to 12), followed by a European trek in early 2027 with Spirit Mother opening on all dates. Ticket links are available at Kingbuffalo.com/tour.
North American Tour 2026 09.11.26 Solana Beach (US), Belly Up 10.11.26 Phoenix (US), Crescent Ballroom 11.11.26 Albuquerque (US), Sister 13.11.26 Dallas (US), AM/FM 14.11.26 Austin (US), Mohawk 17.11.26 Houston (US), Bad Astronaut 19.11.26 Nashville (US), Basement East 20.11.26 Asheville (US), The Grey Eagle 21.11.26 Cincinnati (US), Woodward Theatre 03.12.26 Detroit (US), El Club 04.12.26 Chicago (US), Thalia Hall 05.12.26 Cleveland (US), The Roxy 08.12.26 Toronto (CA), The Mod Club 09.12.26 Montreal (CA), Theatre Fairmount 10.12.26 Boston (US), Brighton Music Hall 11.12.26 New York (US), Le Poisson Rouge 12.12.26 Philadelphia (US), Underground Arts 15.12.26 Richmond (US), The Broadberry 16.12.26 Durham (US), Motorco 17.12.26 Washington (US), Black Cat 18.12.26 Columbus (US), Skully’s
European Tour 2027 with special guests SPIRIT MOTHER 02.03.27 Hamburg (DE), Grunspan 03.03.27 Antwerp (BE), Trix 04.03.27 Haarlem (NL), Patronaat 06.03.27 London (UK), Scala 07.03.27 Manchester (UK), Gorilla 09.03.27 Bristol (UK), Electric Bristol 11.03.27 Paris (FR), Petit Bain 12.03.27 Essen (DE), Zeche Carl 13.03.27 Cologne (DE), Kantine 14.03.27 Stuttgart (DE), Wizeman 15.03.27 Munich (DE), Backstage Halle 17.03.27 Berlin (DE), Festsaal 19.03.27 Copenhagen (DK), Pumpehuset 20.03.27 Gothenburg (SE), Monument 21.03.27 Oslo (NO), John Dee 21.03.27 Stockholm (SE), Debaser Nova 22.03 – Stockholm, SE Debaser Nova
King Buffalo is: Sean Roa – Guitar, Synth & Vocals Dan Reynolds – Bass & Synth Scott Donaldson – Drums & Percussion
Heavy music disruptor SHOWING TEETH delivers a powerful and poignant message with her new single, “Hellraiser,” out now alongside the official music video via Republic Records + Spinefarm. Listen to “Hellraiser” HERE & watch the music video HERE.
On the song, SHOWING TEETH shares: “‘Hellraiser’ is about the rage I feel towards my upbringing and the suffering I faced by the hands of the very people claiming to hold the keys to heaven. These people swear on a bible and fearmonger in the name of God, pandering to people in my community, all the while, protecting pedophiles and r*pists in power. Hell is very real, and the devil shows his face every time someone is hurt, assaulted, oppressed, or killed because of who they are.”
The track takes a defiant stance, pairing visceral riffs, jagged rhythms, and raw screams. The buzzing Nashville artist paints a hellish scene in the refrain, “Devolving human creature, digging out both my eyes with a razor, refuse to see another blatant traitor.” The song closes with a final burst of rage before fading into darkness. The accompanying music video reflects SHOWING TEETH’s love of horror drag, juxtaposing beauty and gore.
SHOWING TEETH adds: “It was important to me to include drag artists in the ‘Hellraiser’ video, because of the inspiration they give me in my writing. I also wanted to push back against the punishment drag art receives from Christian conservative media. I remember the first time I saw a horror drag artist, and it changed everything I knew about art; the contrast of the beauty and the gore felt like something I had been missing in the art I consumed. Horror drag has inspired so much in my music and my life, and it belongs in the metal space as well.”
“Hellraiser” follows SHOWING TEETH’s acclaimed debut EP, A FATE WORSE THAN LONELINESS, which has amassed more than 10 million streams. Upon its release, KERRANG! named SHOWING TEETH “heavy music’s next superstar.” She first introduced the project with “Bad Exchanges,” which Revolver praised for its “noise-tastic riff swerves, ground-unsettling gravity blasts, deliciously disjointed sound effects and, of course, the ultra-violent screams and squeals of project leader and vocalist.”Metal Hammer included the track in “The 12 Best New Metal Songs You Need To Hear Right Now,” writing, “Maybe it’s the frequent blast-beats, or the shrieking, grindcore like screeches, but the Nashville artist really nails a sense of frenzied mania.” The EP also features fan favorite singles “Rip” and “Make It Out.”
Following the release of A FATE WORSE THAN LONELINESS, SHOWING TEETH recently supported President on their North American tour this fall, performing for sold-out audiences across the country and debuting “Hellraiser” live for the first time. SHOWING TEETH is already set to perform at a slew of U.S. and European festivals next year—see the full list of upcoming dates HERE and below.
Stay tuned for more to come from SHOWING TEETH soon.
UPCOMING TOUR DATES: May 6th // Daytona Beach, FL // Welcome to Rockville May 14th // Columbus, OH // Sonic Temple May 15th // Ocean City, MD // Boardwalk Rock June 3rd // Královec, Czechia // Rock for People June 4th // Nuremberg, BY // Rock Im Park June 5th // Nürburg, RP // Rock Am Ring June 10th // Nickelsdorf, Burgenland // Novarock June 19th // Neuhausen ob Eck, BW // Southside Festival June 20th // Scheeßel, NDS // Hurricane Festival
ABOUT SHOWING TEETH: Showing Teeth sonically taps into nature’s feral side. Within the span of a song, the Kentucky-born and Tennessee-based heavy music disruptor will alternate between guttural growls and anesthetizing melodies with primal unpredictability. Complemented by a “Southern American Gothic” aesthetic, she cuts a path out of the countryside’s darkest corners and reaches towering peaks of catharsis, unraveling self-doubt, alienation, and isolation against a soundtrack that crushes as it caresses. As a kid, she discovered heavy music in the most unexpected place: church camp. Around the same time, she picked up a bass guitar, drawing inspiration from Bootsy Collins and virtuosos a la Victor Wooten. Post-college, she balanced a day job with making music “for fun.” During 2023, she launched her TikTok page. An early post about heavy music went viral, and she continued to share clips of her practicing vocals and recording demos (often captured in the front seat of her Honda Accord). Settling in Nashville, she started to collaborate with producer Dan Book, multi-instrumentalist Zach Munowitz, and Periphery drummer and co-founder Matt Halpern. In late 2025, she dropped “Labyrinth,” and it left an atomic imprint on the scene, generating over 3.2 million Spotify streams and bulldozing the way for 2026’s “Rip.” From there, she attracted both Spinefarm and Republic Records to her corner in an unprecedented alliance. Bring Me The Horizon welcomed her as an opener in Manchester, she appeared on stage with Motionless In White, and President selected her to open his sold-out 2026 tour. Clawing her way into the light now, this extreme music alchemist formally introduces herself with her debut EP, A FATE WORSE THAN LONELINESS, out now [Republic Records/Spinefarm].
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
