Ecuadorian thrash metal band Toxic Soul have just released the official videoclip for “Futura Extincion”, a track taken from their latest album “Visiones Putrefactas”, out now via Punishment 18 Records on CD and digital formats.
“Futura Extincon” delivers a fierce and uncompromising vision of social decay, environmental collapse, and humanity’s inevitable downfall. Driven by razor-sharp riffs, relentless drumming, and raw aggression, the song perfectly represents Toxic Soul’s approach to old-school thrash metal infused with a dark, dystopian atmosphere.
The video was filmed in Tumbaco-Ecuador.
Credits video: Alma Cevallos and Sebastian Pena- Zavage Music Lab/Savage Records- XEC Productions
Some bands chase trends. Others outlive them. Swedish hard rock veterans THE QUILL return with their new studio album “Master Of The Skies” on May 8th at Metalville.
“Master of the Skies” marks another chapter in a long-running conversation between groove, weight, melody, and muscle — this time with a darker tint.
The songs move through light and shade, tightening the screws one moment and opening the throttle the next. It’s heavier without being blunt, moodier without losing swing — heavy rock with depth lines and character, earned the hard way.
THE QUILL is a band comfortable in its own skin, writing music because they still mean it, not because anyone asked. Think Sabbath’s sense of gravity, the groove-heavy swagger of classic heavy rock, and the lived-in confidence of musicians who’ve been there, done that — and kept the amps on anyway.
The band once again teamed up with Erik Nilsson at 491 Studios, a place that by now knows their sound almost as well as the band does.
No reinvention. No nostalgia trip. Just THE QUILL doing what they’ve always done best: writing heavy rock songs that stand on their own feet.
The sky is still the limit — and The Quill remains its master.
Quotes about “Master of the Skies”:
Magnus Ekwall “We focused a lot on atmosphere. Some songs needed space and restraint, others wanted to explode — I liked letting the light and darkness decide how far to push it.”
Christian Carlsson “This time we didn’t force a ‘Quill sound’ onto the songs. We let each track build its own identity, even if that meant going down unfamiliar paths.”
Roger Nilsson “The big difference on this album is how much it came together as a band. Everyone shaped the songs, and the contrasts grew naturally from that.”
Jolle Atlagic “We experimented more in the studio than usual. Some ideas stuck, some didn’t — but that trial-and-error is what gave the album its movement.”
TRACK LISTING
01 – Master of the Skies 02 – Dark City 03 – You Can Not Kill My Soul 04 – It’s Over 05 – Son of Light 06 – If Tomorrow Never Comes 07 – Now You Are Gone 08 – Light Turns Low 09 – Mastodon 10 – Master of the Skies (Reprise)
LINE UP Magnus Ekwall vocals (Ayreon, Mountain of Power) Christian Carlsson guitar (Cirkus Prütz) Roger Nilsson bass (Spiritual Beggars, Arch Enemy, Firebird) Jolle Atlagic drums (Hanoi Rocks, Electric Boys, Firebird)
DISCOGRAPHY The Quill (1995) Silver Haze (1999) Voodoo Caravan (2002) Hooray! It’s a Deathtrip (2003) In Triumph (2005) Full Circle (2011) Tiger Blood (2013) Born From Fire (2017) Earthrise (2021) Live, New, Borrowed, Blue (2022) Wheel Of Illusion (2024) Master Of The Skies (2026)
With “Echoes In The After”, UK black metal legends WINTERFYLLETH unveil the second single from their upcoming album, The Unyielding Season, out March 27, 2026 via Napalm Records. Inspired by the felling of the Sycamore Gap tree, a landmark near Hadrian’s Wall, and adapted from a poem from Sir Philip Sidney’s 16th-century epic “The Countess Of Pembroke’s Arcadia”, “Echoes In The After” is a powerful atmospheric black metal lament to nature and social commentary in one. It comes with an official new music video, visually underlining the lyricism and transforming it into something that’s visually tangible too.
WINTERFYLLETH’s ninth album is a social commentary wrapped in meticulously crafted poetry and prose. Where the preceding album, The Imperious Horizon (2024), described an ominous, malevolent force lurking in the distance, The Unyielding Season now explores said threat becoming a reality.
Chris Naughton about “Echoes In The After”: “The lyric for this song was written as a reaction to the cutting down of the famous ‘Robin Hood’ tree at Sycamore Gap on Hadrian’s Wall, in the North East of the UK. The song is about how some people seem to loathe iconic symbols of history and cultural importance that the local community share in, and hold dear. It speaks to a wayward mentality of individuals who would happily see these types of landmark destroyed – as though nothing is sacred. The lyric paints an image of the land and nature responding to the damage of the tree – almost like it is reacting to the loss of a limb or of a part of itself. It speaks about the wider area being scarred by this situation – with the lyric being written like a lament from nature to itself, condemning the demise of such an iconic symbol. A event that felt like it occurred in a cold, oddly curated and premeditated manner. It was an unsettling circumstance that resonated with us all in the band; particularly as we had used the tree as inspiration for the artwork of our 2018 album, The Hallowing of Heirdom.”
The raging wildfire to its predecessor’s calculating, icy cold, WINTERFYLLETH’s first offering for their new record label is a reflection and a rebellion against the turmoils tearing individuals apart. The Unyielding Season is a cry against the unsustainable weight of fear and pressure being pushed into the world, by the agents of an unresting, and unyielding force for evil. Where our surroundings grow more challenging every day, WINTERFYLLETH offers a pause for respite and resistance. The world is on fire, and The Unyielding Season is a warning.
WINTERFYLLETH about The Unyielding Season: “2026 marks a year of big changes for WINTERFYLLETH! A new label, a new member, a new album, and the landmark of 20 years making music together. We are enthused by what this new chapter will bring, and as a result, we are now able to share our ninth album, The Unyielding Season, with the world. It is also a powerful and virulent first output, through which we seal our new collaboration with Napalm Records. In many ways, the new album is a reflection on – and a rebellion against – the turmoil’s and fears that are tearing the lives of many individuals apart. It is a cry against the unsustainable & constant weight of malevolence and pressure being pushed into the world by agents of an un-resting and unyielding force for evil. We hope the album resonates with you, stirs your soul, and gives you a source for hope. But, we also hope it makes you ask questions of your own circumstances and gives you pause to consider the unnerving state of the world we all share.”
“Heroes Of A Hundred Fields” is the first revolt on their ten-song manifesto, describing brave minds joining forces against a common oppressor to fight for their freedom. The song unfolds in marvellous grandeur as chants of “Rebellions beacons now alight”, ring out against a tide of evil. With “Echoes In The After”, WINTERFYLLETH delivers a striking epic, while the following track, “A Hollow Existence”, opens up with galloping drums and explodes into equally aggressive and atmospheric black metal fireworks. The band’s trademark sound continues throughout “Perdition’s Flame” into the album’s title track, a powerful observation of our world’s current situation and a voice for those silenced by its hostility. Atmospheric masters WINTERFYLLETH then pause their rage, making room for “Unspoken Elegy”, an acoustic guitar-driven instrumental enriched by equally hopeful and menacing cello melodies—a hauntingly beautiful illustration of the dichotomy within The Unyielding Season. “In Ashen Wake” takes up the perilous undertone, taking its time before unveiling itself as another highly melodic black metal saga. “Toward Elysium” expands on that with a strong, old-school-inspired guitar riff, thrilling and catchy. Following another instrumental, the beautifully structured “Where Dreams Once Grew”, WINTERFYLLETH end the album running order with a bonus track, a cover of fellow Brits Paradise Lost’s “Enchantment”, originally released as the opening track on their 1995 classic Draconian Times.
The Unyielding Season track listing:
Heroes of a Hundred Fields
Echoes In The After
A Hollow Existence (feat. Flagrum)
Perdition’s Flame
The Unyielding Season
Unspoken Elegy
In Ashen Wake
Towards Elysium
Where Dreams Once Grew
Enchantment (Paradise Lost Cover Version – Bonus Song)
FESTIVALS 04.06.26 PL – Gdańsk / Mystic Festival 18.06.26 FR – Clisson /Hellfest 25.06.26 DE – Rauschenberg / Hole in the Sun Festival
WINTERFYLLETH are: Chris Naughton – Vocals, Guitars Simon Lucas – Drums Mark Doyle – Bass, Backing Vocals Mark Deeks – Keyboard, Synth, Backing Vocals Russell Dobson – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Fresh from her no-holds-barred contributions to last year’s Yacht Metal collection – a breathtaking cover of Walter Egan’s “Magnet and Steel,” Runaways legend Cherie Currie is back with both a dynamic new single, and a cross-generational collaboration that cross-pollinates the legacy of classic new wave with a confrontational take on contemporary modern-rock edge.
A glorious slab of early eighties UK new wave, originally recorded by Victims of Pleasure, “When You’e Young” also features – and for many listeners, introduces – special guest Essex, the singularly-named superstar-in-waiting poised to land at the precise intersection of Duran Duran’s sleek pulse, Billy Idol’s swagger, and Joy Division’s shadow.
It’s a potent combination. Hailing from Chicago, IL, Essex is a dynamic rock’n;’roll singer, dedicated to reviving the raw, unapologetic spirit of rock for the masses. Drawing inspiration from icons like Idol, Marc Bolan, David Bowie, and James Brown, his sound draws from a time when guitars and synths hit hard, songs were built to last, and authenticity mattered more than trends, or being flashy and glammy.
Essex’s swagger blends exquisitely with Currie’s mystique and majesty, and Die Krupps mainman Jurgen Engler‘s electrifying production to creates a bold, uncompromising sound custom built for today’s alternative landscape.
Cherie says, “I have recorded with Cleopatra Records for over 27 years so when I was approached to sing ‘When You’re Young,’ I thought it was business as usual until Brian, the president decided this was to be a duet with a new, up and coming talent named Essex.
“When we met for the music video I was completely convinced of his talent. Billy Idol would be proud with this man’s presence. By the time the shoot was finished, I was in love! What a talented, and beautiful human being. After 50 years in this crazy biz it’s a breath of fresh air to find such a grateful and gracious man. He gives me hope for this nutty music business.”
Essex adds, “it was an unbelievable honour to work with somebody that has inspired me since I was a kid. Working with her was insanely easy. we got along just naturally.”
Exciting, too, is the news that Essex himself is currently at work on both an upcoming single and, later in the year, his full length debut album, its dark-edged fulled guitars and synths, commanding melodies, and sharp, aggressive bite channeling the raw electricity of the MTV-era ’80s at their peak , even as they charge forward with modern grit and venomous danger. This is music built on volume, emotion, and conviction, hooks you can shout, grooves you can feel, and a presence that refuses to be ignored.
Learn more about Essex in a brand new Pirate Radio Cleopatra podcast – Introducing Essex – available on Mixcloud, YouTube and your favorite podcast platform.
And, as you will discover, “When You’re Young” is the ideal introduction to Essex, and a welcome return for Currie, a supercharged collision of eras, attitude, and influence, as momentous as it is memorable, and as unique as the talents that voice it. Or, as Essex puts it, “I think the song is very brilliant. It applies to everything right now, just by looking back to good times, when people were young and having fun.”
In a world full of conflict, drama, and 30 second attention spans, WICKED is here to give it to you straight, with another single off their upcoming album.
“Go Rebel” is the theme song for those who have the passion to live their life loud and express themselves with no apology!
Rock N Roll should be fun, and this single is for those who “kick ass,” but with smiles on their faces.
Get ready for WICKED’s second single off the upcoming, self-titled, full length (13 song) album due summer of 2026.
“Go Rebel” is a jumping hard rock anthem off the heels of the melodic/heavy first single “Obsession” and has a direct call to action for the listeners; “Make Me Go Rebel!”
Everyone loves a good party anthem to stomp their hands and clap their feet to! We wanted a single that would make people excited to have fun and get loud. – Danny
Do you know what it means to “Go Rebel?” Have you ever just let your guard down and unapologetically let loose? The single gets right to it and commands the listener to turn it up. Need a reason? Listen to the verses, we’ll give you a few! – Chad Michael
We were listening to a lot of Jet (band) at the time of writing “Go Rebel” and just loved how it felt to crank a straight up guitar rock song on the stereo. Every album needs an anthem that brings people together with their glasses raised and hands in the air – Scotty V
This band is full of motorheads, and we surround ourselves with muscle cars and big engines. I think that side of us crept into the writing of “Go Rebel!” From the thumping heartbeat of the bass and drums to the drum breakdown that sounds like a 396 big-block engine idling at the starting line of a dragstrip. It’s time for you to do whatever makes you “Go Rebel!” – Gunnar
Italian melodic death metallers Dying Awkward Angel unveil their new single “The Fallen”, a track that fully embodies the band’s identity and sonic direction.
Taken from the album “The Missing Frame”, released via Rockshots Records, “The Fallen” represents the essence of Dying Awkward Angel’s sound: the cold precision of Swedish melodic death metal fused with the raw aggression of American thrash and death metal, delivered with a modern and uncompromising approach.
Formed in 1998 in Turin by guitarist and main composer Edoardo Demuro, the band has built a solid reputation within the underground metal scene, sharing the stage with acts such as Decapitated, Impaled Nazarene, Necronomicon, Forgotten Tomb, and Node. Over the years, they have developed a distinctive style rooted in the Gothenburg tradition while maintaining a strong and personal identity.
With “The Missing Frame”, the band pushed their sound further than ever before, faster, heavier, and more direct, described by the band themselves as “a brutal and honest cooperation between us all.”
“The Fallen” captures the album’s core themes of duality, control, and inner conflict, translating them into a track that is both melodic and relentless.
“Imagine an old and charismatic boss who says: I spoiled my children…but they talk instead of listening,” adds the band.
A reflection on authority, legacy, and the moment when control slips away.
Recorded at Bottleneck Studios in Turin and produced by the band, “The Missing Frame” stands as a powerful statement of intent, balancing tradition and evolution within the melodic death metal genre.
Recommended for fans ofAt The Gates, Carcass, and Dark Tranquillity, listen to “The Fallen”:
Track Listing: 1. The Ecstasy of God (Instrumental) 2. Black Waves 3. The Fallen 4. Music Kills 5. 9.99 6. Raptus 7. YOU MUST DIE! 8. Blinded 9. Skin and Bones 10. The Inner Paradox 11. Out of Mind (R’lyeh) 12. A Promise 13. The Missing Frame (Instrumental)
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