DRAGONFORCE Announce First Album with Alissa White-Gluz on Vocals, Video for First Single ‘Hunger of the Beast’ Out Now

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GRAMMY-nominated extreme power metal pioneers DRAGONFORCE announce their tenth studio album, DragonForce, out March 19, 2027 via Napalm Records. Alongside freshly united lead vocalist and frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz and vocalist Alessio Garavello, longtime members Herman Li, Sam Totman, Gee Anzalone, Alicia Vigil and new addition Billy Wilkins together take their biggest step forward, elevating new sides to each of their artistry and virtuosic prowess, while building on all of the elements that have made DRAGONFORCE so beloved for nearly three decades and counting. Harkening back to their formative material, DragonForce promises high energy, relentless speed and heavy, triumphant hooks, all woven in ways unlike anything fans have heard from them before.

With “Hunger of the Beast”, DRAGONFORCE unleash the first single from DragonForce and offer the first taste of their new era. Rapid-fire guitars, driving drums, infectious melodies and the combined energy of two exceptional vocalists meet the virtuosic guitar work of Herman Li and Sam Totman. Written specifically for the multiple dimensions and double-sided skillsets of White-Gluz and Garavello’s ferocious range, the song serves as the first taste of the forthcoming album, immediately showcasing the new dynamic at the heart of the band.

“Hunger of the Beast” is available now exclusively on YouTube alongside its official music video. The song will be released worldwide across all streaming platforms on Thursday, September 24, 2026.

DragonForce consciously brings back some of the raw energy and intensity of DRAGONFORCE’s early records while pushing those elements forward through the new lineup. “Neverending Nightmare” continues the high-speed assault with captivating melodies and virtuosic guitar work, while “The White Wolf” reveals another facet of the new material, combining melodic power metal with explosive instrumentation and monumental guitar work. Produced, recorded, mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren, the tenth studio album is driven by the uncompromising musicianship and technical precision that have always defined DRAGONFORCE.

DRAGONFORCE on the new album:
“Every time we begin making another album, we just think, ‘Wow – I can’t believe we’re still doing what we love after all these years.’ The approach of the tenth album is as important as the first one, or any of the albums, because the way we look at music is we’re making a piece of art that’s going to be frozen in time,” says DRAGONFORCE co-founder and lead guitarist Herman Li. “We always try to use everything we’ve learned from our years of experience, and put that into the new music. This is unlike any DRAGONFORCE album you’ve ever heard, and unlike any metal albums out there. There’s just nothing like it, and everyone listening will realize that straight away. We’re not trying to be commercial. We’re not trying to be popular. We’re not trying to be famous. We make music because we want to make something that we love to hear and elevate our musicianship to the next level.”

“I have loved the entire process of making music with DRAGONFORCE. It’s great to connect with such elite musicians and work together to really bring out the best of our respective styles.” adds Alissa White-Gluz, who became DRAGONFORCE’s first frontwoman this past spring. “I think this new combo of speed and ferocity is refreshing and exciting. It’s going to be so much fun to perform live.”

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With their tenth studio album, DRAGONFORCE bring more than two decades of history into a new era. DragonForce combines the band’s signature high-speed sound with the new dynamic of frontwoman Alissa White-Gluz and vocalist Alessio Garavello, merging their melodic power metal DNA with raw energy, infectious hooks and uncompromising guitar work. The artwork was created by Mark Riddick.

DRAGONFORCE LIVE
13.11.26 US – San Diego, CA / The Observatory North Park
14.11.26 US – Anaheim, CA / House Of Blues
15.11.26 US – Phoenix, AZ / The Van Buren
17.11.26 US – Dallas, TX / The Cambridge Room At House Of Blues
18.11.26 US – Houston, TX / House Of Blues
20.11.26 US – Lake Buena Vista, FL / House Of Blues Orlando
21.11.26 US – Tampa, FL / The Ritz Ybor
22.11.26 US – Atlanta, GA / The Masquerade (Heaven)
24.11.26 US – Charlotte, NC / The Fillmore
25.11.26 US – Silver Spring, MD / The Fillmore
27.11.26 US – Worcester, MA / Palladium
28.11.26 US – Philadelphia, PA / The Fillmore
29.11.26 US – New York City, NY / Palladium Time Square
01.12.26 CA – Montreal, QC / MTELUS
02.12.26 CA – Toronto, ON / HISTORY
04.12.26 US – Chicago, IL / Rivieira Theatre
06.12.26 US – Minneapolis, MN / The Fillmore
08.12.26 US – Denver, CO / Fillmore Auditorium
09.12.26 US – Salt Lake City, UT / The Depot
11.12.26 US – Sacramento, CA / Ace Of Spades
12.12.26 US – Berkely, CA / UC Theater
13.12.26 US – Los Angeles, CA / The Wiltern

Festivals
29.-31.07.27 DE – Wacken / Wacken Open Air
Further dates to be announced

DRAGONFORCE is:
Alissa White-Gluz – Lead Vocals
Herman Li – Guitar, Backing Vocals
Sam Totman – Guitar, Backing Vocals
Alessio Garavello – Lead Vocals
Alicia Vigil – Bass, Backing Vocals
Billy Wilkins – Rhythm Guitar, Backing Vocals
Gee Anzalone – Drums, Backing Vocals
 
DRAGONFORCE online:
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FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TIKTOK
YOUTUBE
NAPALM RECORDS

PRONG Unleash Explosive New Single & Video ‘Fear The Sun’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 22, 2026
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New York’s alternative metal legends PRONG are back — and with their triumphant Napalm Records debut. Their pummeling new single “Fear The Sun” honors their home city, inciting classic pit violence of the CBGB variety. Legendary frontman Tommy Victor’s lyrics are forked and biting. After countless world tours and becoming mainstays at seminal festivals like Wacken and Brutal Assault, PRONG’s legacy is undeniable, carrying the banner for the genre.
 
About “Fear The Sun,” Tommy states:
“I think we went back into time on this song. It’s a modernized version of the groove metal basics PRONG laid a foundation for back with Beg To Differ. Lyrically ‘Fear The  Sun’ reflects upon living with no seasonal changes, metaphorically.”

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As the band’s mission statement, Prong incorporates the well of styles their legacy is built on. Blistering thrash sections open into lush choruses on the opening anthem “The Banner”, before somehow pushing the intensity even further on “New Commission”. “The Uprising” reintroduces the band’s industrial edge, weaponizing textured synths over a pulsating two-step, before “Uncertain Truth” flexes its melodic chops, offering a transcendently sweet hook. Immediately, the band dropkicks listeners in the chest with the pummeling “Fear The Sun,” inciting classic New York Hardcore pit violence. Iconic vocalist and guitarist Tommy Victor’s chops come out in full swing on “Proportionate Response”, a smoldering incitement of retaliatory justice, before the blistering kicks of “Simulated Drowning” propel us forward. Album closer “Our Continuance” brings things to a cataclysmic close with its menacingly methodical pulse and pummelingly discordant breakdowns, tied together with a lush chorus amplified with swelling synth textures.
 
Mixed and mastered by Andy Sneap, the album sounds crisp and punchy; Victor’s biting lyrics are confrontational and infiltrating, driving listeners to contemplate complex matters like the validity of truth, self-inhibitors, and altruism. Dynamically bold, ideologically driven, and melodically infectious, Prong honors their legacy, reminding us why the band has had such a successful longevity.

Prong Tracklist:
1             The Banner       
2             New Commission           
3             The Uprising     
4             Uncertain Truth               
5             Fear The Sun     
6             Commonsense Resolution         
7             Doomed World
8             Proportionate Response             
9             Transgression   
10           Simulated Drowning      
11           Our Continuance            
12           Out of Body (Bonus Track)
13           Cruel Summer (Bonus Track)

The album will come in a myriad of formats, including a Black LP, Inkspot Cristallo/Red LP, White Label LP, digital album, and a CD, which will come with two bonus tracks, “Out of Body” and “Cruel Summer”, the latter of which is a cover of the Bananarama classic. Additionally, there will be two T-shirt bundles, one for the CD and one for the LP.

PRONG Live 2026
 
Uprising Euro Tour 2026:
13.11.26 DE – Rheine / Level
14.11.26 NL – Eindhoven / Helldorado
15.11.26 BE – Kortrijk / DVG Club
16.11.26 DE – Hanover / Musikzentrum
17.11.26 DE – Essen / Turock
18.11.26 DE – Herford / Kulturwerk
19.11.26 DK – Copenhagen / Hotel Cecil 
20.11.26 DK – Aarhus / Voxhall
22.11.26 GR – Athens / Gazarte

Tickets are available at the band’s website.

PRONG are:
Tommy Victor – Guitars, Vocals
Tyler Joseph – Drums

PRONG Online:
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
NAPALM RECORDS

WHEN THE DEADBOLT BREAKS Announce First European Tour, Argonauta Reissues & Limited Cassette

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 22, 2026
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Connecticut dark sludge outfit When the Deadbolt Breaks are heading to Europe for the first time in the band’s 20-year history. The band will play 12 European dates as direct support for David Ellefson’s Bass Warrior Tour, beginning December 3 in Rome, Italy, and concluding December 19 in Zagreb, Croatia.

The upcoming tour marks a major milestone for a band that has spent two decades operating on its own terms. Alongside the European dates, When the Deadbolt Breaks are also announcing the return of two older albums through Argonauta Records, as well as a new limited-edition cassette through FuzzTown Records.

Originally recorded between 2008 and 2009 and released in 2010, The Last Day of Sun was recorded almost entirely using analog equipment. The band has spent the past few months revisiting the album, remixing and remastering it from the ground up.
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​“The result is almost an entirely different beast. Same songs. Same era. Different life”

Also returning is Drifting Toward the Edge of the Earth, which will be available again in its original form. Both albums have been sold out for some time, and the band is excited to see them return under the Argonauta Records banner.
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The band will also release a limited-edition cassette, The Weight We Carry, through FuzzTown Records. The tape features 10 songs spanning the history of When the Deadbolt Breaks and will be accompanied by a limited run of tour shirts. These items will be available specifically during the European tour, with any remaining copies eventually becoming available through the band’s Bandcamp.
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Earlier this year, When the Deadbolt Breaks also contributed to the Cathedral of Smoke tribute to Sleep. Their latest full-length, In the Glow of the Vatican Fire, was released in 2025.

Regarding their first European trip, the band says:
​“After 20 years of doing this, we’re finally crossing the Atlantic. We’re looking forward to plugging in, playing these songs in places we’ve never been, meeting new people, experiencing new cities and cultures, and seeing where this thing takes us”​
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They add:
​“It’s a pretty massive undertaking for a band that has always operated on its own terms, but we can’t think of a better way to celebrate 20 years of When the Deadbolt Breaks”​
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The band also thanks Mindsnap, David Ellefson and everyone involved in making the tour possible, as well as Argonauta Records for continuing to support the band and helping bring its older records back into the light.

20 years in. Still loud. Still strange. Still moving.

WHEN THE DEADBOLT BREAKS – EUROPEAN TOUR 2026:

October 24 – 10 Selden Woodbridge Connecticut USA
October 31 – Henniker Brewing Henniker New Hampshire USA
November 15 – Tampa Doom & Gloom Fest 2026 Tampa Florida USA
November 28 – (Tour Kick-off show) Cherry Street Station Wallingford Connecticut USA
December 3 – Kill Joy, Rome, Italy
December 4 – Rock N Roll, Rho, Italy
December 5 – Del Vino, Orchamps-Vennes, France
December 7 – Music on the Hague, The Hague, Netherlands
December 8 – Metropool, Enschede, Netherlands
December 9 – Iduna, Drachten, Netherlands
December 10 – Burghof Hühnerstall, Frankfurt, Germany
December 12 – Stary Dom, Domecko, Poland
December 13 – The Barrel Venue, Drogheda, Ireland
December 15 – JS Retro, Nitra, Slovakia
December 18 – Fest Club, Belgrade, Serbia
December 19 – Hard Place, Zagreb, Croatia

For more info:
​http://www.whenthedeadboltbreaks.com​
​https://linktr.ee/Whenthedeadboltbreaks666​
​https://whenthedeadboltbreaks.bandcamp.com​
​https://www.instagram.com/whenthedeadboltbreaks​
​https://www.facebook.com/WhentheDeadboltBreaks

DYING PHOENIX Release New Single & Video ‘Reborn’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 22, 2026
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Berlin-based symphonic metal band DYING PHOENIX is releasing “REBORN”—a title that couldn’t have been chosen better! The core of the band now consists of the vocal trio Pat St. James, Sophie Arcadia and Moran Magal, who has already made a name for herself as a solo artist! With this lineup, they are truly “REBORN,” just like the proverbial phoenix rising from the ashes.

This will be celebrated in style on November 13, 2026, at the “XV Years In Fire” anniversary show at the Maschinenhaus Berlin,

digital: save-it.cc/epr/reborn
on Spotify

Dying Phoenix – That’s Symphonic Metal from Berlin. With the special mixture of three different vocal characters Dying Phoenix form an exceptional constellation in Symphonic Metal. With the help of producer Oliver Palotai (KAMELOT), some truly special symphonic songs are being created here.

Line-Up:
Pat St. James – Lead Vocals
Sophie Arcadia – Lead Vocals
Moran Magal – Vocals, Keyboards, Piano

More Info:
www.dying-phoenix.com/
www.facebook.com/officialdyingphoenix
www.instagram.com/dying.phoenix
www.tiktok.com/@dyingphoenix.official

Extreme Metal Act ALA Unleash Single & Official Music Video for ‘Kill for Satan’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 22, 2026
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Serbian extreme metal force ALA have released the official music video for “Kill for Satan,” the second single taken from their debut album, “The Dragon’s Return”, set for release on October 23, 2026, via Wormholedeath.

A dark and confrontational warning, “Kill for Satan” aims at those who willingly embrace and defend the world around them, portrayed in the song as a prison created by a false and deceptive god. The track delivers ALA’s uncompromising blend of blackened thrash, traditional heavy metal, and oppressive atmosphere, driven by savage riffs, relentless speed, and a raw old-school intensity. Beneath its violent imagery lies a clear message of rebellion: ALA return as a force determined to destroy the children of the false god and ultimately bring down the Demiurge, the creator of this metaphorical prison.

The accompanying music video reinforces the track’s dark and confrontational character, translating its themes of rebellion, destruction, and defiance into a visual statement that matches ALA’s uncompromising aesthetic.

Stream the single: https://orcd.co/kfssingle

Pre-save “The Dragon’s Return”: orcd.co/thedragonsreturn

ABOUT ALA

Founded by Damir Mirojević (Omadan IX / “O.”) during his time with Serbian black metal band KOLAC, ALA was created to bring together the diverse influences that have shaped his musical journey—from the hypnotic atmosphere of 1970s krautrock and psychedelic rock to the raw aggression of black metal. The result is a sound that is both ferocious and immersive, rooted in darkness while refusing stylistic boundaries.

Written throughout 2025, “The Dragon’s Return” introduces ALA with a record that embraces the spirit of classic extreme metal while forging its own identity. Drawing inspiration from legendary acts including Slayer, Motörhead, Mercyful Fate, Sarcófago, Dissection, Nifelheim, Destroyer 666, and Watain, the album combines razor-sharp riffs, relentless speed, memorable hooks, psychedelic guitar textures, and haunting ambient passages into an uncompromising listening experience.

Lyrically, the album explores rebellion, instinct, and transcendence, celebrating those who reject imposed limits in pursuit of their own path. Every song reflects ALA’s commitment to artistic freedom, honesty, and uncompromising expression.

The current lineup features O. (vocals, guitar), M. (guitar), G. (bass), and R. (drums), musicians whose backgrounds include KOLAC, Terrorhammer, Pustoš, Atomski Rat, Chaoist, Egzekutor, and Armburst.

Named after the Serbian word for a mythical serpent-like dragon of immense destructive power, ALA stands ready to carve its place in the international metal underground with a debut that is both savage and atmospheric. Devoratrix Mundi Omega Draconis.

Connect with ALA

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www.instagram.com/ala666band
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www.youtube.com/@Ala666band

BULL Y LOS BÚFALOS Release New Single + Video ‘Ghost’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 22, 2026
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Stubborn Rock Takes a Cinematic Turn as Spain-Born Frontman Diego “Bull” Avello Unveils First Single From Upcoming Album Full Tank of Courage via TLG|ROCK | Distributed by Virgin Music Group

Bull Y Los Búfalos are turning up the heat with the release of their new single and official music video “Ghost,” available now via TLG|ROCK, distributed by Virgin Music Group. The track marks the first single from the band’s forthcoming album, Full Tank of Courage, due January 2027 on CD, vinyl, and all major streaming platforms.

For the “Ghost” video, Bull Y Los Búfalos went straight to one of cinema’s most iconic locations. The video was filmed primarily at the legendary cemetery in Spain where Sergio Leone’s classic Western The Good, the Bad and the Ugly was filmed, giving the visual a sweeping, cinematic atmosphere that perfectly complements the band’s larger-than-life sound.

“Ghost” introduces audiences to the next chapter of Bull Y Los Búfalos, the Nashville-based rock band fronted by Spain-born singer/songwriter Diego “Bull” Avello. Standing 6’6″ and bringing a larger-than-life presence both onstage and off, Bull combines the grit and swagger of American rock and roll with the fire and passion of his Spanish roots.

The result is what the band calls “Stubborn Rock.”

Stubborn Rock isn’t a genre. It’s a takeover. Bull Y Los Búfalos aren’t coming. They’re already here and they play to win. Rock and Roll is for the brave. 

“Ghost” arrives as Bull Y Los Búfalos enter a major new era. The band recently signed with TLG|ROCK in Nashville, Tennessee, with distribution through Virgin Music Group, and has completed a new album recorded in Nashville. Full Tank of Courage is poised to be the band’s most ambitious and powerful work yet, with additional music and videos set to follow.

But the story behind Bull Y Los Búfalos extends far beyond music.

FROM A SMALL SPAIN MOUNTAIN TOWN TO THE AMERICAN DREAM

Diego “Bull” Avello’s journey from a small mountain town in Spain to the American rock-and-roll scene is the subject of the upcoming music documentary I TOOK THE ROAD LESS TRAVELED.

Filmed across the United States, Mexico, and Spain, the documentary chronicles Bull’s pursuit of the American dream, the challenges encountered along the way, a difficult immigration process, the sacrifices, struggles, friendships, and rock-and-roll lifestyle that shaped his journey.

The film is currently making its way through the 2026 film festival circuit and has already earned four awards, with additional festival submissions underway.

The documentary offers an intimate look at the man behind the towering stage presence and the philosophy that drives Bull Y Los Búfalos: never quit, never compromise, and keep moving forward.

ROCK & ROLL WITH A HOLLYWOOD CONNECTION

Three of the band’s songs have been featured on FX Network’s Mayans M.C., the acclaimed Sons of Anarchy spin-off, giving their music exposure to a massive television audience.

The band has also established itself as a formidable live act, performing at NASCAR events in Nashville and Daytona Bike Week, Harley-Davidson events, biker rallies throughout the United States, and even an NBA halftime show for the San Antonio Spurs.

As a heavily supported Gibson artist, Bull Y Los Búfalos shared the bill at NAMM 2020 in Los Angeles with rock legends including Billy Gibbons of ZZ Top, Slash of Guns N’ Roses, and Don Felder of the Eagles.

Internationally, the band has performed at major biker festivals throughout Latin America, including Mexico, playing for crowds of more than 25,000 people.

Their touring history includes closing out 2022 on the road with Ace Frehley of KISS, followed by 2023 dates with 38 Special and Anthony Gomes. In 2024, the band returned to the Midwest for additional dates with 38 Special as well as Lynch Mob.

ONE-OF-A-KIND ROCK & ROLL

Bull Y Los Búfalos have released three studio albums, multiple EPs and singles, as well as a live album capturing the raw energy of their performances.

In 2019, MXD MAG, one of Texas’ leading rock publications, named Bull Y Los Búfalos Best Rock Band in Texas, while Bull was recognized as Best Rock Singer.

As an independent band, Bull Y Los Búfalos have accumulated more than 1 million music video views and 1 million Spotify streams, while their single “DINERO PRIMERO” made an impact at national Active Rock and Alternative radio through the LA Lloyd Rock 30.

Now, with the backing of TLG|ROCK, distribution through Virgin Music Group, strong support from Gibson, a new album, a documentary, and a growing international profile, Bull Y Los Búfalos are ready to take Stubborn Rock to an even bigger audience.

“Ghost” is only the beginning.

Stream “Ghost”: https://tlgent.ffm.to/ghostbullylosbufaols

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