SoundsRock Agency is proud to announce the addition of TYSTNADEN to its roster.
Formed in 1999, Tystnaden have built their identity through a distinctive combination of instinctive energy, dark and elegant atmospheres, strong melodic sensibility and powerful, catchy riffs. Over the years, their sound has evolved from its darker origins into a more mature and expressive musical vision.
The band’s recording history began with the self-titled demo Tystnaden in 2000, followed by the EP Fragments in 2003, which received a strong response across Europe.
In 2006, Tystnaden released their first full-length album, “Sham of Perfection”, through German label Limb Music Products & Publishing, receiving worldwide distribution and excellent feedback from both the specialized press and fans.
Their second album, “In Our Eye”, followed in 2008 through Renaissance Records, with distribution throughout the USA and several countries across the Americas. In 2012, the band released their third full-length album, “Anima”, through Valery Records.
After years of silence, Tystnaden rediscovered themselves in 2023, bringing together their musical roots and a new artistic maturity.
This new chapter gave birth to “The Black Swan”, produced by Fabio D’Amore / Synonym Of Sound and recorded between Austria and Italy. Its title is inspired by Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s Black Swan theory and the impact that rare and unpredictable events can have on our lives.
TYSTNADEN Laura De Luca — Vocals Giulia Coletti — Guitars Cesare Codispoti — Guitars Stefano Galioto — Bass Alberto Iezzi — Drums
With more than two decades of history behind them and a new chapter ahead, Tystnaden now officially join SoundsRock Agency, ready to bring their music and live show to new stages.
Photo of Bywater Call by Ed Rode — Photo of Laura Evans by Blackham Images
Following their recent free livestream concert, critically acclaimed Southern soul and roots rock band Bywater Call, are pleased to announce that British vocalist and singer song writer Laura Evans will be special guest on their January and February 2027 UK tour.
The 10-date UK tour kicks off on January 28, 2027, at The Brook in Southampton.
It has been a standout year for Laura Evans who is an artist standing out amongst the crowd with her effortless blend of Blues, Rock & Soul. Her album releases have now reached over 2 million Spotify streams She has graced the cover of the ‘Nu Blue’ playlist and receives continued support from Cerys Mathews at BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio Wales.
Laura had a busy touring schedule in 2024 & 2025 fresh from sell out shows on her UK tour, followed by an 11-date European tour across the Netherlands, Germany & France. Her live performances are described as a girl who is the ‘real deal’ and Classic Rock Magazine compares her to Stevie Nicks jamming with Blackberry Smoke, embracing notes of Americana, pop and bluesy rock and roll.
Bywater Call is comprised of Meghan Parnell (lead vocals), Dave Barnes (guitar), Bruce McCarthy (drums and percussion), Mike Meusel (bass), Andrew Moljgun (keyboards), Stephen Dyte (trumpet and valve trombone), and Julian Nalli (saxophone). The groundbreaking band continues, to redefine expectations of what a modern roots band can be.
Renowned for transcending genre boundaries, Bywater Call has earned an international reputation for emotionally charged live performances fueled by Parnell’s commanding vocals and the dynamic interplay of all seven musicians. As the band continues its upward trajectory, it also celebrates its third consecutive nomination for International Act of the Year at the UK Blues Awards, further solidifying its place among today’s most exciting voices in modern roots music.
Oct 20 New York, NY, USA – The Iridium Oct 21 Sellersville, PA, USA – Sellersville Theatre Oct 22 Elkton, MD, USA – Elkton Music Hall Oct 23 Jim Thorpe, PA, USA – Mauch Chunk Opera House Oct 25 St Louis, MO, USA – Old Rock House Oct 26 Joplin, MO, USA – Coda Concert House #Oct 28 Albuquerque, NM, USA – KiMo Theatre #Oct 29 Flagstaff, AZ, USA – Orpheum Theatre #Oct 30 Phoenix, AZ, USA – Celebrity Theatre Oct 31 Flagstaff, AZ, USA – Fairweather Social Club #Nov 1 Tucson, AZ, USA – Rialto Theatre #Nov 3 Grand Junction, CO, USA – Mesa Theatre #Nov 5 Colorado Springs, CO, USA – Phil Long Music Hall #Nov 6 Ft Collins, CO, USA – Aggie Theatre #Nov 7 Boulder, CO, USA – Boulder Theatre Nov 9 Sioux City, IA, USA – Vangarde Arts Nov 20 Westport, ON, Can – Cove Inn Dec 3 Toronto, ON, Can – The Horsehoe Tavern Dec 5 Sarnia, ON, Can – Rüster
22 Jan 2027 | Den Haag, NL – Paard 23 Jan 2027 | Utrecht, NL – Tivoli 24 Jan 2027 | Bonn, DE – Harmonie 27 Jan 2027 | Faversham, UK – The Old Brewery Store 28 Jan 2027 | Southampton, UK – The Brook 29 Jan 2027 | Porthcawl, UK – Planet Rock Winter’s End 30 Jan 2027 | Exeter, UK – Phoenix 31 Jan 2027 | Sheffield, UK – Yellow Arch 1 Feb 2027 | Milton Keyes, UK – The Stables 2 Feb 2027 | York, UK – The Crescent 3 Feb 2027 | Glasgow, UK – Oran Mor 4 Feb 2027 | Manchester, UK – Band on the Wall 5 Feb 2027 | London, UK – The 100 Club 6 Feb 2027 | Norwich, UK – Waterfront 7 Feb 2027 | Newcastle, UK – Anarchy Brewery
Feb 21-25 | Miami, FL, USA – Rock Legends Cruise Feb 26 | Boca Raton, FL, USA – The Funky Biscuit Feb 27 | Vero Beach, FL, USA – Vero Beach Blues Festival Apr 10 | Tampa Bay, FL, USA – Tampa Bay Blues Festival Apr 11 | Miramar Beach, FL, USA – Soundwave Festival September 8-12 | Las Vegas, NV, USA – Big Blues Bender
About Bywater Call
Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Bywater Call is a seven-piece Southern soul and roots rock band renowned for its powerful live performances, genre-defying songwriting, and exceptional musicianship. Led by vocalist Meghan Parnell and guitarist Dave Barnes, it has built an international following through relentless touring. Rounded out by musicians Bruce McCarthy, Mike Meusel, Andrew Moljgun, Stephen Dyte, and Julian Nalli, the band performed more than 130 shows across 11 countries in 2025.
Bywater Call has earned three consecutive nominations for “nternational Blues Artist of the Yea”r at the UK Blues Awards, as well as multiple Independent Blues and Canadian Maple Blues Award nominations. The band has performed at major international festivals and events, including three appearances aboard Joe Bonamassa’s Keeping the Blues Alive cruise, and has shared stages with acts like Blackberry Smoke, Marcus King, The Black Keys, Warren Haynes Band, Whitehorse, and Tom Cochrane. Parnell has also been invited to perform alongside acclaimed pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph.
Bywater Call’s 2024 studio album Shepherd was named Classic Rock’s “Blues Album of the Year,” while Parnell and Barnes were featured on the cover of Blues in Britain in January 2025. The band’s 2025 live album Sunshine earned widespread critical acclaim, further cementing its reputation as one of today’s most compelling live acts. Drawing inspiration from The Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Otis Redding, Little Feat, Sly & The Family Stone and The Wood Brothers, Bywater Call continues to captivate audiences with a signature sound that seamlessly blends soul, blues, rock, Americana and R&B into something unmistakably their own.
Jennifer Scream have released “Chains of Pain”, the second single from their forthcoming studio album, Unfaithful, due out on 15 January 2027.
The track features a guest appearance from Dallas Durden, the band’s original bassist, who reunites with Jennifer Scream after 18 years. Currently playing with A Deeper Down, Durden joined Jennifer Scream in 2007 and remained with the group for their 2008 debut album, Under My Pin Heels.
Dallas Durden
“Chains of Pain” was co-written by Steve and his longtime friend Jack the Bastard (Gothan Crew), who previously performed with Jennifer Scream in 2010 and 2024. Durden and Jack also share a musical history, having played together in Hollywood Vampires, an early 2000s glam rock band.
Bringing back some of the band’s original spirit while reflecting their musical development over the years, “Chains of Pain” offers another preview of what to expect from Unfaithful.
HEILUNG, the ritual collective who describe their work as “amplified history”, have announced a seven-date tour of Australia and New Zealand, taking place from 1 to 16 March 2027. The run covers six cities across the two countries, opening with two nights at the Sydney Opera House and continuing through Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Perth and Auckland.
Heilung’s live show is staged as a ritual rather than a conventional concert. Reviews of recent tours describe a performance that opens and closes with ceremony, with Kai Uwe Faust, masked and horned, leading the invocation, Maria Franz in flowing white, and a stage built around percussion. Louder’s review of their 2023 ArcTanGent set described trees at each corner of the stage, large percussion instruments scattered across it and a volume that made every beat felt in the ribcage. At their 2024 show in Perth, X-Press Magazine reported, the evening began with the burning and saging of native plants and ended with a cleansing ceremony for each member of the band.
The dates mark Heilung’s return to the region after sold-out shows in Sydney and Melbourne in 2023 and a six-date run in 2024. Singer-songwriter Lilith Max, whose work draws on dark folklore, mythology and fantasy, joins as special guest on every date outside Sydney. The tour arrives ahead of Sagas, due on 11 December 2026 through Season of Mist, which collects the recordings Maria Franz, Kai Uwe Faust and Christopher Juul created in collaboration with Ninja Theory for Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, alongside previously unheard material, and is Heilung’s first studio material since Drif. Its lead single, “Læknisgaldr”, is out now.
In the room, a Heilung performance is less a concert than a shared ritual, and in March 2027 it will be held seven times over.
TOUR DATES – 2027 AU & NZ:
1 March: Sydney, AU @ Sydney Opera House 2 March: Sydney, AU @ Sydney Opera House 4 March: Melbourne, AU @ Sidney Myer Music Bowl 6 March: Brisbane, AU @ Riverstage 9 March: Adelaide, AU @ AEC Theatre 12 March: Perth, AU @ Red Hill Auditorium 16 March: Auckland, NZ @ Spark Arena
General on-sale: Sydney, Friday 23 October, 9am AEDT. All other shows, Thursday 29 October, 9am local time.
Sagas – Track list:
Geiteseidh (00:48)
Slagt (03:53)
Læknisgaldr (06:15)
Orrustumaul (02:34)
Seidh (05:06)
Jøtnarhaiti (05:30)
Sverdhasøngurin (04:10)
Spjoutsyla (02:42)
Sonatorrek (02:01)
Opnun (05:10)
Dauðimessa (02:32) Total runtime: 40:40
Ambient – Track list:
Strongyle (11:01)
Ran (13:04)
Dimmuborgir (06:13)
Baina (03:34)
Isshellir (02:15)
Hvaldaudhigaldr (15:45)
Meinbein (14:03)
Hyttepåhyttepå (02:31) Total runtime: 1:08:26
Since they began in 2015, Heilung has paved melodic paths to the past with their unique and mystifying sound. Evading all conventional genre tags and the confines of any specific labels, the ritual collective connects modern society with the rudiments of humanity’s beginnings through amplified history.
“Our ancestral Nordic civilizations did not just pop up, exist and disappear in isolation”, Heilung core member and throat singer Kai Uwe Faust says. “With singing these primordial songs we want to give tribute to these cultures, reconnect to the beginnings and remember that we all, from East to West, from past to present, are connected through the exchange of ideas and inspiring each other”.
While Heilung features authentic and archaic instrumentation that ranges from rattles and ritual bells to human bones and throat singing, their captivating brand of music is far from primitive. Producer and core member Christopher Juul implements subtle electronic elements that elevate the musical atmosphere and provide a more in-depth and layered soundscape.
Indeed, Heilung’s success has been unprecedented. The collective had already been rapidly growing a buzz upon the self-release of their first full-length Ofnir in 2015, but their dizzying upward trajectory really took off from the moment they set foot on the stage at Castlefest in 2017 for the now-legendary debut of their live ritual.
Every Heilung performance begins with Faust leading Juul, core member and vocalist Maria Franz and the rest of the tribe in an ancient prayer. Soon after, the audience is swept into rapture, swayed by incense and throat singing, primordial rhythms, subtle electronic textures, a mesmerizing light show, an army of warriors and bursts of fire.
As Heilung trekked across Europe and brought their mystifying experience to new audiences, talk of this new band and their stunning ceremony made its way to Season of Mist label owner Michael Berberian, who quickly offered the band a record contract after seeing their undeniable musical impact for himself.
By 2019, Heilung launched their second full-length record, Futha, which contrasted the masculine and battle-heavy themes of their debut with a feminine counterpart that celebrated fertility and female energy. It debuted at #3 on the Billboard Heatseekers Charts and #4 on the Billboard World Music Chart and would place on a total of seven Billboard charts while receiving critical acclaim from press around the globe.
Heilung has crossed over into places outside the music industry. From hit television series like Game of Thrones and Vikings to the blockbuster Robert Eggers film The Northman, their songs have transcended into the larger world.
Even a global pandemic couldn’t slow down Heilung’s success; it only strengthened them and gave them the gift of time to complete work on their third album, Drif. In English, the title means “Gathering”. The music embodies this philosophy by tying together the beginning of civilization with today’s modern society.
Heilung has performed their ritual all over the world. They sold out their first North American tour in 72 hours. Upon returning to the United States in 2021, they were greeted by another sold-out crowd, this time at the historic Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado. This performance was released on vinyl and CD in 2024 as the live album Lifa Iotungard.
In 2025, Heilung embarked on headlining tours of Europe, Australia and New Zealand. Along the way, they cast their spell over more of the world’s biggest stages, including Roskilde Festival, Download Festival and Glastonbury Festival.
After completing their 2025 Amplified History tour, Heilung went on hiatus. Following a restful period, in September 2026, the collective announced that they are returning to the recording studio in October to record their fourth studio album.
They also announced Sagas, a collection of recordings that Franz, Faust and Juul created in collaboration with Ninja Theory for Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga, including many recordings that don’t appear in the video game. Now available in full for the first time on CD, vinyl and digital platforms, these recordings capture the game’s epic journey while also adding the Icelandic landscape to the ritual collective’s unmistakable sound. Lead single “Læknisgaldr” remedies an affliction through the simple act of repetition, like water running over stone.
The special edition of Sagas includes Ambient, a bonus disc with eight atmospheric soundscapes that Heilung recorded to immerse gamers even deeper into the world of Hellblade II.
“Sagas holds a special place in Heilung’s discography”, Faust says. “The ideas that we composed and developed with Ninja Theory for Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga soon took on a life of their own after Chris, Maria and I came home from a formative 10-day journey through Iceland. The landscape of the country helped shape the sonic identity of the material and inspired us to write far more than could be used in the game. The pieces collected on Sagas and Ambient now stand on their own and can be experienced as fully realized Heilung music. After almost eight years since its creation, we are grateful to finally be able to share this material and present it to our listeners as part of our creative journey”.
More news about Heilung’s fourth studio album is coming soon.
Line-up: Kai Uwe Faust Christopher Juul Maria Franz
Production Credits: Recorded, Mixed and Mastered at LAVA Studio. Produced, Mixed, Mastered and Engineered by Christopher Juul.
Video Credits: Directed by Gornoss Produced by Eudaimonia APS/Maria Franz Filmed on location at Borre Vikingmarked, Borre National Park, Norway and Árdalur, Írárfoss and various other parts of Iceland Camera, Lighting and Editing: Gornoss Camera Assistant: Ruben Terlouw Colorist and Visual Effects: Teddy Masson Main Project Coordinator: Maria Franz Warrior Coordinator: Ruben Terlouw Smoke Effects: Francien Heckman Special Effects Makeup: Avalon Middelton Special Effects, Makeup and Lighting Assistant: Andor Syvertsen Juvet Natural Props: Petter-Olai Østbye Sagen Bjørnar’s Caretaker: Christine Gaski Local Assistants: Tonje Årolilja Størseth Digre, Lene Madsen Hageløkken, Bent Ole Hageløkken Catering: Bjunegårdsdrift, Linnea Hellström Catering Assistant: Jóhanna Sif Þórðardóttir Location Advisor: Christopher Lund Location and Project Assistant: Ariya Theprangsimankul Location Manager: Líam O’Malley Landowner: Pétur Jónsson Runner: Jessica Martinez
Warriors: Marian Brinkman, Tom André Skigelstrand, Petter Hennissen, Johannes Reinert Agdestein, Eirik Skår Tomren, Martin Ek, Anja Baalerud Sand, Sisilje Gregersen, Adrian Sarmasan, Rebekka Olafsen Aarum, Brage Sandengen, Morten Svendsrud, Monica Bjørnstad, Markus Wande, Pawel Odvold-Widuto, Stig Morten Flaat, Elias Valbo Ridderström, Krister, Egill Óskar Gíslason, Sigurjón Arason, Kristjón Runar Halldórsson, Kristján Logi Einarsson ísfeld, Jón Gestur Björgvinsson, Theodór Árni Söebech Hansson, Eydìs Moon Guðmundsdóttir, Natalía Ósk R. Snædal, Diðrik Mason Sigurðsson, Daníel Örn A. Linduson, Andri Björn, Heimdall Apeland, Ísleifur Gisurrarson, Bjorgvín Hafn Ásmundson
Finnish folk metal band Vetten Äpärät breaks the silence with a new music video from their upcoming sophomore album ”Virkos Veren Kasteesta” to be released next year.
The new song “Äiti” (English: Mother) tells the story of a child growing up in a brutal home environment who escapes into a world of fantasy to protect their mind from traumatic experiences too overwhelming for any child to endure.
The upcoming second album continues the fantasy themes and reflective metaphors established on the band’s debut, “Syntyi Talven Kyynelistä” (2016), focusing on the harsh northern wilderness and humanity’s desperate struggle to become its master.
Vetten Äpärät is a fantasy folk metal band from Helsinki, founded in 2007. Their music combines dark, nature-inspired, and icy-fresh melodies with heavy metal. The band’s lineup consists of Sami Ferm (vocals and composition), Anton Nisonen (drums), Leo Lemmetty (guitar), Aleksi Kulmala (lead guitar), and Jarmo Luopa (bass and vocals).
Having undergone numerous lineup changes in its early days, the band has performed with its current roster for over a decade, with Sami and Anton remaining the only original members.
The band released its debut album, Syntyi Talven Kyynelistä, in 2016 and is currently working on its upcoming album, Virkos Veren Kasteesta, slated for release in 2027.
Danish metal outfit, GRADIENCE have announced an eight date debut UK tour with Survivalist starting in Huddersfield on March 2, 2027.
“Playing the UK is a real bucket-list moment for us. We’ve drawn so much inspiration from UK bands over the years, and many of those influences found their way into the writing and sound of Anomaly. To finally bring the album to the UK and play these songs for the audience that comes from such a huge part of our musical inspiration is incredibly exciting. And we’re stoked to be doing it alongside our friends in Survivalist!” – Jakob Harris
Prior to this GRADIENCE have shows in Denmark with Cabal in December 2026.
Catch the band live at the dates below.
GRADIENCE 07.11.26 – DK – Ålborg – Ålborg Metal Festival
GRADIENCE with Survivalist 02.03.27 – UK – Huddersfield – Parish 03.03.27 – UK – Edinburgh – Bannermans 04.03.27 – UK – Newcastle – Head of Steam 05.03.27 – UK – Kingston – Fighting Cocks 06.03.27 – UK – Bournemouth – Bear Cave 07.03.27 – UK – Cardiff – Fuel
GRADIENCE have dropped their latest video, Vermin. The track comes off the band’s debut full-length, Anomaly, out now on Metal Blade Records.
“Vermin is the opener for our album ‘Anomaly’, for good reason. It encapsulates everything the album represents in a flurry of riffs, rap bars, melancholic melodies and screams. It’s a personal favorite on the album for me.” – Jakob Harris
Watch GRADIENCE‘s previously released video for “Agony” HERE “Deathwish” HERE “Master To The Slave” HERE “White Noise” HERE And the “Undone” video HERE
On the inaugural full-length from this shrewdly named Danish duo, the usually clear-cut boundary between apocalyptic, sludgy blackened death metal and dark urban trap-rap is thrillingly pulverized. Lines of musical convention are further blurred by disarmingly emotive and intimate vocal lines, and a vibrant sound picture heaving with glacial synths and hypnotic sonic details. At first, it might daunt and confuse those who like their boundaries clear-cut, but at the heart of GRADIENCE‘s brash and radical new sound is an authentic and heartwarming new friendship.
Anomaly is available now on CD, LP and digital formats // Get it HERE
Anomaly Track Listing: 01. Vermin 02. Blame Me 03. Agony 04. Master to the Slave 05. Stains 06. Deathwish 07. Slow 08. Undone 09. A Witness 10. White Noise 11. Grimey Potential
In 2022, Gavin and guitarist Jakob Lærke Harris struck up an immediate creative rapport at a Copenhagen show for local deathcore heroes Cabal. Gavin had been signed to Sony in Denmark with his “grunge/rock/trap duo” KXDS – a project stymied by the COVID disaster. Before that, he’d been involved with an underground hip-hop label/collective. “I had gained a little performance experience and was known as the authentic trap-rapper with emotional and melodic bits,” says Gavin.
His efforts attracted the ear of Jakob, who knew he’d found a kindred soul, with a voice that he was keen to work with. “It was an immediate musical and creative match,” enthuses Jakob. “I admired Gavin’s vivid lyrics and his ease, switching between delicate melody lines and hard flows; it just opened so many doors to explore in the songwriting process.”
GRADIENCE audibly generates real “planets aligning” energy. The tension and turbulence of Jakob’s extreme metal growl finds counterintuitive new context alongside Gavin’s fierce rhythms and rhymes, further enlivened by the spontaneous crackle to the performances – not least drummer Frederik Kjelstrup Hansen’s and bassist Patrick Petersen’s hammering rhythm section.
“The band is full-on death metal one minute, hip hop the next. The obvious comparisons to Sleep Token are apparent here too. Do I like GRADIENCE? I wasn’t sure after my first listen. I felt that the constant jumping between genres was jarring. After revisiting Anomaly, I realized that GRADIENCE are some kind of bastardized geniuses. You have to admire the seamless mixing of musical styles. In all of the madness though, there are well written songs with hooks that pull you in. GRADIENCE has come up with something that’s very rare these days – an album that’s completely original.” – RPM Online
“With a skillful blend of rap, metalcore, and black metal, the quartet goes a step further than well-known rap metal acts and weaves dark, atmospheric black metal riffs into trap beats and powerful breakdowns.” – Metal Hammer Germany
“The raw power of the guitars and double bass meets hard-hitting flows, emotional melodies, and hypnotic electronic elements. In terms of quality, GRADIENCE can easily hold their own against the bigger names in the genre.” – Rock Hard Germany
“This isn’t music that takes you by the hand and offers a radio-friendly, catchy groove. This is a grenade that explodes chaotically in all directions yet hits a target everywhere. We’re rooting for your breakthrough, GRADIENCE.” – Rock Tribune
“It was once thought that the Tasmanian Devil came from the island of the same name south of Australia. Anomaly might make the world see things differently for a moment, because on this record Gradience presents itself as a modern, ruthless whirlwind that can also appear cuddly.” – White Room Reviews
“GRADIENCE presents a musical blend that – at least on paper – might initially raise a few eyebrows… the band combines heavy blackened death metal and sludge with trap and hip-hop elements, electronic sounds, and more emotive vocal passages, forging a truly distinctive sound in the process. The fact that guitarist Jakob Lærke Harris and vocalist Gavin Mistry hail from different musical worlds proves to be a major asset; rather than simply juxtaposing these influences, the band fuses them across the album’s eleven tracks into a surprisingly cohesive whole.” – Slam
GRADIENCE: Gavin Mistry – vocals Jakob Lærke Harris – guitars, vocals Frederik Kjelstrup Hansen – drums Patrick Petersen – bass
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Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
