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NINE TREASURES Announce First Ever US Tour as Support to Mushroomhead & Fear Factory

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Chinese Mongolian progressive metal outfit NINE TREASURES will join Mushroomhead and Fear Factory this Fall for a month-long US run of live dates. The Soul Of A New War Machine Tour begins October 13th in New Haven, Connecticut and runs through November 11th in Nashville, Tennessee. The journey marks NINE TREASURES‘ first ever US tour!

Comments the band, “We’re very excited and grateful for the opportunity to tour in the United States. It has such a deep rock and metal culture, and many of the bands that inspired us come from there. We’re also honored to share the stage with Mushroomhead and Fear Factory. It means a lot to bring our music and culture to American fans, and we’re looking forward to sharing the energy and spirit of NINE TREASURES with everyone on this tour.“

Check out the band’s video commenting on the tour HERE.

Tickets are on sale now at: ninetreasures.net. See all confirmed dates below.

NINE TREASURES w/ Mushroomhead, Fear Factory:
10/13/2026 Toad’s Place – New Haven, CT
10/14/2026 Aura – Portland, ME
10/15/2026 Wally’s – Hampton Beach, NH
10/16/2026 Capitol City Music Hall – Harrisburg, PA
10/17/2026 Sherman Theater – Stroudsburg, PA
10/18/2026 Tally Ho – Leesburg, VA
10/20/2026 Keswick Theater – Glenside, PA
10/21/2026 Preserving Underground – Pittsburgh, PA
10/22/2026 The Blue Note – Harrison, OH
10/23/2026 Arcada Theater – St. Charles, IL
10/24/2026 Epic Events Center – Green Bay, WI
10/25/2026 Apollo Theater – Belvidere, IL
10/27/2026 The Art Theatre – Hobart, IN
10/28/2026 Venue Event Center – Cadillac, MI
10/29/2026 Machine Shop – Flint, MI
10/31/2026 Agora Theater – Cleveland, OH
11/01/2026 Pierre’s – Ft. Wayne, IN
11/03/2026 Manchester Music Hall – Lexington, KY
11/05/2026 Scout Bar – Houston, TX
11/06/2026 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX
11/07/2026 Brewster Icehouse – Corpus Christi, TX
11/08/2026 AM/FM – Dallas, TX
11/10/2026 Pop’s – Sauget, IL
11/11/2026 Basement East – Nashville, TN

NINE TREASURES will be touring in support of their Seeking The Absolute full-length, released in December via Metal Blade Records.

Formed by vocalist/guitarist Askhan in 2010 in the autonomous region of Inner Mongolia in China, NINE TREASURES delivers a unique combination of heavy metal and traditional Mongolian instrumentation, utilizing both conventional vocals and Mongolian throat singing. Guitars, bass, and drums collide with indigenous string instruments including the morin khuur (horsehead fiddle), the tovshuur, and the balalaika, resulting in a sonic kaleidoscope that follows no set template. NINE TREASURES moves easily from a straight-up headbanging style to the more atmospheric progressive style. Guitar-wise, Askhan infuses a lot of Mongolian playing techniques and songwriting logic into his playing and is excited for the “fresh blood” it adds to the band’s sound. The quintet’s varied approaches and universal messaging will allow them to tour with any musically progressive band, be it Amon Amarth or Tool.

Playing 100-plus festival shows and headlining gigs per year in Asia, to audiences of up to 50,000, and with four albums to their name, NINE TREASURES are at the top of their proverbial game and ready to conquer the Western world. Seeking The Absolute is their first record for Metal Blade, and first LP to have a worldwide release.

Louder Sound crowned Seeking The Absolute, “one of the most unique and effortlessly enjoyable albums of 2025.” Last Rites concurred noting, “if you pride yourself on being an adventurous music devourer with a particular predilection for all things progressive folk metal, do yourself the considerable favor of checking out NINE TREASURES and the very rewarding, notably spirited Seeking The Absolute.” Added Angry Metal Guy, “NINE TREASURES was always good, but Seeking The Absolute sounds like what the band was always meant to be. Like Pantera with Cowboys From Hell, NINE TREASURES exudes confidence in their transformation, crafting a fun, approachable chunk of metal without compromise to their new vision.”

Preview/purchase Seeking The Absolute at: metalblade.com/ninetreasures

Watch NINE TREASURES‘ videos for “Seeking The Absolute” HERE, “Real Dream” HERE, and “Until Now” HERE.

NINE TREASURES:
Askhan – guitars, vocals, balalaika, tovshuur
Orgil – bass, backing vocals
Saina – balalaika, backing vocals, guitars
Namra – drums
Nars – morin khuur, backing vocals

https://ninetreasures.net
https://www.facebook.com/ninetreasuresofficial
https://www.instagram.com/ninetreasures
https://x.com/NineTreasures

TORIAN Announce New Album “The Lost Legion Rising”, First Single & Video ‘Soul Vampires’ Out Now

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German power metal force TORIAN have announced the release of their new studio album “The Lost Legion Rising”, set to be unleashed on May 8, 2026 via Massacre Records. The album will be available as Mediabook, Vinyl and digital.

As a first taste of the upcoming record, the band has released the single and official music video “Soul Vampires”. The song is about emotional parasites and the fight to take back what was stolen – your strength, your clarity, your soul. The track moves through driving, anthemic and solemn passages, reflecting the multi-layered lyrical theme. Built around a powerful, fist-raising chorus, the song perfectly captures the renewed energy and sharpened songwriting approach of the band.

STREAM THE SONG HERE: https://save-it.cc/massacre/soul-vampires

With their fifth studio album “The Lost Legion Rising”, TORIAN present themselves with a revamped sound and some of the strongest material of their career to date. Rooted in European power metal and influenced by US metal and thrash, the album combines precision, melody and intensity – always with a strong sense for memorable hooks.

The songwriting is more diverse and straight to the point than ever before. From fast-paced tracks like “Warpriest” to anthemic highlights such as “Soul Vampires” and the epic closing piece “Katharsis”, the album showcases a band that sounds heavy, melodic and focused.

“The Lost Legion Rising” was produced and mixed by Alexander Thielmann at Room 14 Studio and mastered by Sebastian “Seeb” Levermann (Orden Ogan) at Greenman Studio, ensuring a powerful and crisp sound that fully represents the band’s dynamic range.

Track listing:

Soul Vampires
Silver Demons
Flame Of Resistance
Warpriest
Iron Hammer
Sons Of The Damned
Lost Legion
Sent To Hell
Stand As One
Katharsis
Bonus Track (CD only): Devilon

Release Party: 02.05.2026 – Paderborn, Kulturwerkstatt (with Delirious, Nightfyre & Emerald Gate)

TORIAN are:
Marc Hohlweck – Vocals
Carl Delius – Guitars
Alexander Thielmann – Lead Guitars
Bengt Kunze – Bass
Manuel Gonstalla – Drums

TORIAN online:
https://torianlegion.com/
https://www.facebook.com/torianlegion
https://www.instagram.com/torian_legion/

THE ETERNAL Release New Lyric Video for ‘Casting Down Shadows’

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Following the release of their latest, much-acclaimed EP Celestial in January via Reigning Phoenix Music, Australian-Finnish dark metal outfit THE ETERNAL return with new visuals. Today, the band presents an official lyric video for the haunting track “Casting Down Shadows”.

Driven by melancholic melodies, brooding atmosphere, and the band’s signature blend of doom, gothic, and melodic metal, the song unfolds as a slow-burning and emotionally charged journey. The track moves between haunting passages and powerful crescendos, capturing the reflective and cinematic mood that defines Celestial.

Speaking about the song’s lyrical themes, frontman Mark Kelson explains:

“The lyrics of ‘Casting Down Shadows’ evoke a journey through time, turmoil, and self-discovery, framed by imagery of storms, moons, and barren lands. They portray a struggle with loss, broken ties, and hidden desires, yet also a determination to face the tempest and carve a path forward despite fear. The recurring motif of ‘casting down shadows’ suggests confronting darkness while seeking truth and illumination, with the promise of renewal and return echoing throughout. Ultimately, the song captures the tension between despair and resilience, presenting an endless cycle of falling into shadow yet rising again to continue the search for meaning and fire.”

With the new lyric video, THE ETERNAL further highlight the emotional depth and introspective themes that run throughout Celestial, offering fans another way to experience one of the EP’s most evocative tracks. Watch the clip now streaming here:

Following the success of their 2024 album “Skinwalker”, the band’s new EP Celestial sees THE ETERNAL continue their signature fusion of melancholic atmospheres, doom-laden heaviness, and progressive depth. The progressive gothic metal collective once again delivers an emotive and cinematic journey through sound and spirit, unafraid to embrace both beauty and bleakness while charting new creative horizons.

With Mark Kelson (vocals/guitars) and Richie Poate (guitars) in Melbourne, joined by Niclas Etelävuori (bass, ex-Amorphis/Flat Earth) and Jan Rechberger (drums, Amorphis) in Helsinki, THE ETERNAL have solidified themselves as a truly international collaboration. Their music resonates with fans of acts such as Katatonia, Swallow the Sun, and Anathema – dark yet luminous, heavy yet emotionally transcendent!

Celestial is available digitally and as a limited, eco-friendly recycled vinyl LP edition (exclusively available through the band’s official store and the RPM shop). Order your favorite choice of format at this location: https://theeternal.rpm.link/celestialPR

“Celestial” Track Listing:
1. Absence Of Light
2. Celestial Veil
3. It All Ends
4. Bleeding Into Light
5. Casting Down Shadows
6. Everlasting MMXXVI

THE ETERNAL is:
Mark Kelson / Guitar & Vocals
Richie Poate / Guitar
Niclas Etelävuori / Bass
Jan Rechberger / Drums & Percussion

More on THE ETERNAL:
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TheEternal
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theeternalofficial/
X | https://www.twitter.com/theeternalband
TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theeternalofficial
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4vJAnrZbwUesT_FlY03mdw

HALCYON DAYS Unleash Powerful New Single + Video ‘Save Me From Myself’, Feat. Jonas Hansen

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HALCYON DAYS unleash “Save Me From Myself,” a powerful new single that dives headfirst into the emotional core of modern metalcore while staying fiercely loyal to the genre’s roots.

Blending massive guitars, driving rhythms, and cathartic breakdowns with an unforgettable chorus performed by Jonas Westerud Hansen (Fixation / Stjernekamp), the song captures the tension between inner darkness and unwavering devotion.

Listen to the single here: https://ffm.to/halcyonsaveme

Built in contrast, “Save Me From Myself” moves between suffocating heaviness and melodic release, mirroring the mental push-and-pull of loving someone through hardship while battling your own demons. The band once again proves their ability to balance brutality and vulnerability — a signature that has helped establish Halcyon Days as one of Norway’s most consistent heavy providers of the Norwegian metal scene.

Accompanied by a music video, the single showcases the band’s explosive energy and emotional intensity, setting the tone for their upcoming album NOTHING TO NO ONE // SOMETHING TO SOMEONE that will release via Indie Recordings on June 5th 2026

FFO: Architects, Bring Me The Horizon, Dayseeker and Counterparts

Line-up:
Robbe Madsen – Vocals
André Sørensen – Guitar
Eirik Løvås Bjerke – Drums
Steffen Johansen – Bass

More information: Youtube | Spotify | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

ERDVE Announce Crushing New Album “Epigrama”, Out May 29th

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Since emerging from Lithuania in 2016, Erdve have experimented with heavy music’s imposing framework. The band’s debut established a hard and sludgy foundation, while their follow-up chiseled away with dramatic intensity. Now, they are pushing their crushing experimental vision even further on their upcoming third album.

Today, Erdve are announcing Epigrama. Following a period of reflection and re-calibration, the band are cracking open a new chapter that’s defined by a refined approach to composition and philosophical backbone. Within eight tightly bound songs, the album examines grief, guilt and stagnation not as fleeting emotions but structural forces. As memories and regret amass, personal foundations erode.

Epigrama comes out May 29, 2026 on Season of Mist.

Erdve’s full discography is available now on Season of Mist: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/ErdveShop

Erdve have earned a reputation for unconventional experiments. The band have performed in Vilnius’ St. John’s Church and the historic Lukiškės Prison. Metal Injection hailed their debut Vaitojimas as an ”uncompromising patchwork of hardcore punk and sludge metal”. In reviewing follow-up Savigaila, Nine Circles marveled at how “all that harshness that is at once apparent settles out and mellows into something that is quite beautiful and begs repeated listens”.

Now, with the announcement of Epigrama, Erdve are refining their hardened sludge experiment into the band’s most conceptually focused and structurally deliberate album.

Tracklist:

Epigrama (04:32)
Nyra (05:32)
Skepsis (05:07)
Ydos (05:34)
Trukmė (06:40)
Svertas (05:39)
Raukšlės (04:22)
Skleistis (05:16)
Full runtime: 42:48

ERDVE is a metal band from Vilnius, Lithuania, experimenting with extreme music since 2016.

In 2017, the band signed a record contract with SEASON OF MIST records, who later released their debut album VAITOJIMAS (translated as: Moaning). The album has set a strong foundation for the band to keep pushing the limits of creativity within the framework of heavy, yet atmospheric metal iterations.

Their second album SAVIGAILA (translated as: Self-loathing) was released by Season of Mist in 2021, and has presented a different and more abrasive approach towards composing and storytelling, focusing on the intensity, unpredictability and drama.

The band is known to dive into unexpected ventures by choosing to perform in places that intuitively seem incoherent to the type of music being played or are not considered to be regular venues. First such show took place in the church of St. John’s 2019 and another one in Lukiškės Ex-Prison, both in Vilnius, Lithuania.

After the second album, the band took some time to rediscover their relationship with music and identified the elements that would convey their future vision in the most truthful way. This idea is followed by their 2026 release – EPIGRAMA, that delivers a familiar, yet a fundamentally different approach towards experimenting within the confines of heavy music and reflective storytelling. The goal was to craft a meticulous consistency between the music, lyrics and sound production, where every aspect of the song works together to create meaningful impact. This album marks a new beginning for ERDVE, in the process of rediscovery, experimentation and raw expression.

Line-up:
Vaidotas Darulis — Vocals, Guitars
Adomas Varnelis — Guitar
Valdas Voveraitis — Drums
Karolis Urbanavičius — Bass

Production Credits:
Self-produced by Vaidotas Darulis & Adomas Varnelis.
Mixed Vaidotas Darulis & Adomas Varnelis.
Mastered by Vaidotas Darulis.

Cover Art:
Photography by Vaidotas Darulis.
Designed by Vaidotas Darulis,
Vainius Česnauskas (https://www.instagram.com/vainius.art/),
Marija Česnauskienė-Dvarionaitė (https://www.instagram.com/maryces.art/).

Follow Erdve:
Bandcamp: https://erdvesom.bandcamp.com/album/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erdve/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erdvelt/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erdve
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7uctedT9WR5dzqjAOx3jKN
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/erdve/1299788970
Tidal: https://tidal.com/artist/9229661
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/13602259

SAMURAI PIZZA CATS Announce “Press Start European Tour 26” for October

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Samurai Pizza Cats officially announced their upcoming headliner tour for October 2026, to celebrate the release of their second album “Press Start ”. The band, known for their entertaining and high-energy live stages, will be making stops in 12 cities across Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Germany, and Austria.

Samurai Pizza Cats’ second album “Press Start” will be released March 27^th, 2026, via Century Media Records. The band has already released the following singles from their upcoming record: “ T-Rex(plosion)”, “Super Zero”, “Pandastruck”, “ Fear No Slice”, and “City of Gold”.