Florida death metal legends MASSACRE returned to Europe last week and September to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the “From Beyond” album.
The band comments: “We’re celebrating 35 years of From Beyond with a devastating run across Europe this August & September. Expect pure old-school death metal and a special performance at Killtown Deathfest where we will play the entire Mantas – Death By Metal demo live.”
Combining the raw aggression and sinister atmosphere that have defined MASSACRE for decades, the band is gearing up to re-release a remastered version of “Tyrants of Death” on September 25th via Agonia Records. The album serves as a compilation of the band’s early demos (including “From Beyond”) that played a significant role in shaping the distinctive sound and style that went on to define death metal, as well as MASSACRE‘s blueprint.
The reissue was remastered at Satanic Audio in Poland in 2026. The studio is known for its work with Behemoth, Azarath, and Pestilence, to name a few.
Tour dates, remaining shows: 31.08.2026 – Nova Gorica @ Mostovna Club, Slovenia 01.09.2026 – Salzburg @ Rockhouse, Austria 02.09.2026 – Jablonec nad Nisou @ Woko Club, Czech Republic 03.09.2026 – Aleksandrów Łódzki @ Summer Dying Loud, Poland 04.09-05.09.2026 – Copenhagen @ Kill-Town Death Fest, Denmark 11.09-13.09.2026 – Brooklyn, NY @ Rage of Armageddon, USA
Swedish industrial metal force PAIN returns with the explosive new single “I Don’t Give A Fukk.”
Compact, confrontational and built around a brutally direct refrain, “I Don’t Give A Fukk” transforms the confusion and hostility of the modern world into three minutes of mechanized defiance. Grinding guitars, a relentless electronic pulse and Peter Tägtgren’s unmistakable vocals drive the track toward a chorus created to be shouted back at full volume.
The lyrics offer an unfiltered snapshot of a society consumed by political theater, distrust, manipulation and competing versions of reality. Provocative conspiracy imagery collides with accusations of hypocrisy and manufactured division, capturing the feeling of being surrounded by noise while no longer knowing whom or what to believe.
Rather than offering easy answers, “I Don’t Give A Fukk” delivers a release: a blunt refusal to participate in the madness.
Peter Tägtgren comments:“I’m really curious to see how people react, and I’m stoked about the new single. As most of you know, I always try not to repeat myself, and this time I’m sure people will be wondering, ‘What the hell is going on?’ Sebastian and I wrote the song together, and lyrically I’m throwing my view of the world and of the last ten years right in your face. Hold on tight and get ready to smile.”
Co-written by Peter and his son, PAIN drummer Sebastian Tägtgren, the single continues the pair’s growing creative partnership while taking the project into another unexpected corner of its sound.
For nearly three decades, PAIN has operated without boundaries, welding heavy metal, industrial electronics, infectious melodies, dark humor and Tägtgren’s singular worldview into music that is as immediate as it is unpredictable. Following the release of PAIN’s ninth studio album, I Am, “I Don’t Give A Fukk” strips that formula down to its most direct elements: a crushing groove, a provocative message and a hook that refuses to leave quietly.
The world may be on fire, but PAIN is turning up the volume.
For nearly three decades, PAIN has existed according to one simple rule: there are no rules. Created by Swedish musician, songwriter and producer Peter Tägtgren, PAIN began as an outlet for ideas that had nowhere else to go. By the mid-1990s, Tägtgren was already firmly established as the frontman of death metal band HYPOCRISY, but the music taking shape in his studio was moving in a very different direction. Electronics, programmed rhythms, heavy guitars, synthesizers and an increasingly sharp instinct for melody were colliding in ways that did not belong within HYPOCRISY. Instead of forcing those ideas to fit, Tägtgren built something new around them.
PAIN was born.
The project’s self-titled debut arrived in 1997, with Tägtgren handling the vocals, instruments and production himself. That one-man approach established the foundation of PAIN and remains central to the project today. In the studio, PAIN is still driven overwhelmingly by Tägtgren’s vision, giving him the freedom to follow an idea wherever it leads without worrying about genre boundaries or expectations. Onstage, that vision has grown into a formidable live band, currently featuring Peter Tägtgren on vocals and guitar, his son Sebastian Tägtgren on drums, Jonathan Olsson on bass and Sebastian Svalland on guitar.
From the beginning, PAIN offered something markedly different from the extreme metal that had first made Tägtgren’s name. The aggression was still there, but now it shared space with electronics, danceable rhythms, huge choruses, bleak humor and a pop songwriter’s understanding of how to make a hook stick. That collision became increasingly defined on 1999’s Rebirth and then exploded with 2002’s Nothing Remains the Same, the album that produced “Shut Your Mouth,” one of the defining songs of PAIN’s career. What could have been a contradiction, industrial metal that was simultaneously crushing and instantly memorable, became the band’s identity.
PAIN continued to evolve with Dancing with the Dead. Released in 2005, the album pushed Tägtgren’s combination of metallic weight and accessibility even further with tracks including “Same Old Song,” “Bye/Die” and the title track. Behind the album was a frighteningly literal encounter with its central theme. Tägtgren had collapsed in a Swedish pub after his heart stopped for roughly two minutes, an experience he later connected directly to the writing of “Dancing with the Dead.” The record reached No. 3 on the Swedish album chart and marked another major step in PAIN’s growth.
By this point, it was clear that PAIN was not interested in repeating a formula. Psalms of Extinction followed in 2007, expanding the palette again and bringing outside musicians into the studio, including MOTÖRHEAD drummer Mikkey Dee, CHILDREN OF BODOM’s Alexi Laiho and IN FLAMES bassist Peter Iwers. A year later came Cynic Paradise, which included guest vocals from then-NIGHTWISH singer Anette Olzon and produced enduring tracks such as “Follow Me” and “I’m Going In.”
You Only Live Twice arrived in 2011, followed by Coming Home in 2016. The latter revealed another side of PAIN, bringing orchestral textures and acoustic elements into Tägtgren’s industrial framework while retaining the hooks and heavy grooves at the center of the band’s sound. By then, PAIN had long since developed from a studio experiment into an international touring act with its own unmistakable identity.
That identity has always been inseparable from Peter Tägtgren himself. Beyond PAIN and HYPOCRISY, Tägtgren has spent decades behind the desk as one of European metal’s most recognized producers. Through his work at Abyss Studio, his production credits have included artists such as DIMMU BORGIR, IMMORTAL, AMON AMARTH, AMORPHIS, DARK FUNERAL, SABATON and CELTIC FROST. He also collaborated with RAMMSTEIN vocalist Till Lindemann in the project LINDEMANN, writing and performing the music for Skills in Pills and F & M before leaving the project in 2020. The breadth of that career helps explain PAIN’s refusal to stay in one musical lane. For Tägtgren, production, songwriting and experimentation have never been separate disciplines. They are different parts of the same process.
After Coming Home, a new PAIN album would take eight years to arrive, but the project was far from dormant. Tägtgren remained occupied with HYPOCRISY, LINDEMANN and other production and recording work. Then, in 2021, PAIN released “Party in My Head.”
The song became a phenomenon.
Built around a massive electronic hook, a pounding beat and the kind of chorus that seemed designed to lodge itself permanently in the listener’s brain, “Party in My Head” introduced PAIN to an enormous new audience while reconnecting with everything that had always made the project distinctive. According to PAIN’s official biography, the track went on to surpass the streaming performance of longtime favorite “Shut Your Mouth,” becoming one of the biggest songs in the band’s catalog.
That momentum ultimately fed into I Am, PAIN’s ninth studio album, released through Nuclear Blast Records on May 17, 2024. Rather than settling into the sound of its breakthrough single, Tägtgren used the record to demonstrate just how elastic PAIN could still be. Industrial aggression, synth pop, melancholy, heavy grooves and melody coexist throughout the album, with songs including “Go With The Flow,” “Push The Pusher,” “Don’t Wake The Dead,” “Revolution,” “Fair Game” and the title track moving through markedly different moods without losing the project’s identity. Tägtgren described the goal as bringing more intensity, aggression and industrial atmosphere back into PAIN after the more expansive approach of Coming Home.
I Am also marked an important development inside the PAIN camp. Sebastian Tägtgren, Peter’s son and the band’s drummer, wrote the music for “Revolution” and “Don’t Wake The Dead” and served as a co-producer on the album. His growing creative role brought a new dimension to a project that had begun decades earlier as Peter alone in a studio.
Across nine studio albums, PAIN has built a catalog that refuses to separate heaviness from accessibility. “End of the Line,” “Shut Your Mouth,” “Same Old Song,” “Zombie Slam,” “Follow Me,” “Dirty Woman,” “Coming Home,” “Party in My Head” and “Go With The Flow” may come from different eras and approach the PAIN formula from different angles, but they share the same instinct: make it heavy, make it memorable and never become predictable.
That same instinct carries into the next chapter with “I Don’t Give A Fukk,” written by Peter and Sebastian Tägtgren. Musically direct and lyrically confrontational, the song takes aim at the anger, manipulation, division, distrust and information overload that Tägtgren sees in the world around him. It is deliberately provocative, irreverent and difficult to mistake for anything other than PAIN.
That unpredictability is ultimately the point.
PAIN started because Peter Tägtgren needed somewhere to put the ideas that did not fit anywhere else. Nearly thirty years later, that freedom is still the project’s greatest strength. Industrial metal, electronic music, rock, pop, death metal attitude, melancholy, sarcasm and outright absurdity can all exist in the same universe because PAIN has never treated genre as a boundary.
The sound changes. The songs change. The world around them certainly changes.
PAIN keeps moving.
PAIN is: Peter Tägtgren: vocals, guitar Sebastian Tägtgren: drums Jonathan Olsson: bass Sebastian Svalland: guitar
US black metal duo STORMRULER have signed a worldwide deal with Distortion Music Group (DMG) – Powered by Reigning Phoenix Music. Alongside the announcement, STORMRULER present the new track, “Dark Age Of Deception.”
STORMRULER comment on the single release “Dark Age Of Deception”, “We chose this song to be at the forefront of the Imperial resurgence for a few reasons. First and foremost it’s a sonic battery draped in frozen and melancholic themes, the sort of soaring leads and blackened assault one has come to expect from a refined and matured STORMRULER. It also provides a peak into one of many legends told within the Realm of Aurelia, a world soon to be explored by many…”
“Dark Age Of Deception” is a standalone single marking STORMRULER’s introduction to DMG. Separate from the narrative of the upcoming album, the track delivers the band’s signature blend of melodic black metal, relentless aggression and sweeping atmosphere. Built on blistering riffs, rapid fire drumming and commanding melodies, it serves as a direct and uncompromising first statement from the band’s new chapter.
About STORMRULER:
Born out of St. Louis, MO, the ferocious black metal duo STORMRULER is comprised of guitarist and vocalist Jason Asberry and drummer Jesse Schobel. Captivated by fantasy realms, the band’s imagery and sonic design draw from this theme entwined with historical elements.
The debut album Under The Burning Eclipse emerged in 2021, released via Napalm Records. This full-length was followed in quick succession by the sophomore offering, Sacred Rites & Black Magick, also via Napalm Records in 2022.
With “Dark Age Of Deception,”STORMRULER rise through the all encompassing gloom with obliterating force. Plunging into a dark and immersive shroud of atmospheric layers and commanding intensity, “Dark Age Of Deception” signifies the band’s new chapter has commenced.
GODSLAVE present the new single “Repaid In Kind” – the self titled new studio album will be released on September 11 at Metalville.
With their new single “Repaid in Kind”, GODSLAVE tackle one of the most difficult steps of all: regaining one’s own peace after others have left deep wounds.
Not out of naivety. Not because what happened has been forgotten. But because hatred and revenge only give the perpetrators further power over one’s own life.
Musically, the song is as multifaceted as its message: driving thrash metal meets the epic melodies and catchy hooks that have always set GODSLAVE apart and given their sound a signature style all its own.
The song’s message is as uncomfortable as it is liberating: True strength isn’t shown by repaying evil with evil, but by breaking the cycle.
“Repaid in Kind”—and especially its accompanying music video—is dedicated to all those who have suffered at the hands of others’ cruelty and yet have forged their own path.
A song about empathy, inner freedom, and the courage to give yourself the greatest gift of all: your own peace!
LINE UP Thommy (Vocals) Bernie (Guitar) Manni (Guitar) Mika (Bass) Tobi (Drums)
Maryland-based metalcore band Omen//Skye have released their new single and lyric video, “Vanquish,” available via Arson Theory. The track is the latest single from the band’s most recent EP, The Thoughts That Haunt Us, and is available on all major streaming platforms.
Produced by Drew Licurgo and Six:Eight Audio, “Vanquish” is an emotionally charged track centered on one of life’s darkest battles: finding the strength to keep going when everything feels lost.
The composition for “Vanquish” was largely written by former guitarist Brian Baugus, with chorus lyrics composed by Josh Grzywacz. Vocalist Nick Troisi developed the verse lyrics and overall concept, drawing directly from his own battle with addiction.
At its core, “Vanquish” is about reaching the lowest point imaginable and making the conscious decision to persevere. The song explores the struggle against addiction, depression, and suicidal thoughts while ultimately delivering a message of resilience and choosing life.
Troisi shares, “I was down and out, I thought that this was the end. But I picked myself up and started fighting again. It’s a conscious choice between life and death, and when it comes for you… DON’T. GIVE. IN.”
Blending cinematic atmosphere, crushing riffs, and emotionally charged melodic hooks, Omen//Skye continue to establish themselves as one of the Mid-Atlantic’s most promising heavy acts. Built on the foundation of explosive live performances, the band seamlessly merges the intensity of classic metalcore with the innovation of the genre’s modern wave, forging a sound that is both familiar and unmistakably their own.
With its crushing instrumentation and deeply personal message, “Vanquish” captures the moment when surrender and survival stand on opposite sides of a decision. Rather than romanticizing the darkness, Omen//Skye confront it head-on, transforming personal struggle into an anthem for anyone fighting to find their way back.
“Vanquish” is available now on all major streaming platforms via Arson Theory, HERE.
As Omen//Skye continue building momentum, they have become known for delivering high-energy performances that leave a lasting impression. Their growing catalog of releases and relentless drive have earned them support slots alongside artists including If Not For Me, Tallah, Resistor, Yosemite In Black, Waking the Cadaver, The Wise Man’s Fear, and Softspoken, positioning the band for continued expansion onto the national touring circuit.
UPCOMING SHOW: 9/13 – Supporting ENOX @ Metro Gallery in Baltimore, MD
OMEN//SKYE: Nick Troisi – Lead Vocals Joshua Grzywacz – Vocals / Rhythm Guitar Dillon Thatcher – Drums Dominic Buie – Bass Introducing Kenny Baquol – Lead Guitar
Australian Metalcore Standouts Patient Sixty-Seven Enter a New Chapter with SBG Records and Enlist The Word Alive’s Telle Smith for Powerful New Single
Australian-based metalcore outfit Patient Sixty-Seven have signed with SBG Records, marking a major new chapter for one of the scene’s most compelling and community-driven bands. To celebrate the signing, the Perth, Australia natives have released their new single “A Stitch In Time Saves None,” featuring Telle Smith of The Word Alive.
Built on emotional honesty, resilience, and a deep connection with their audience, Patient Sixty-Seven have spent the past decade transforming personal struggle into music that resonates with fans around the world. Their latest release continues that mission, pairing the band’s emotionally charged metalcore with the unmistakable presence of Telle Smith, creating a powerful collaboration that underscores the band’s evolution.
Patient Sixty-Seven has become a band built not on hype or industry shortcuts, but on heart, perseverance, and the belief that heavy music can be a lifeline. Emerging from the isolated but fiercely creative city of Perth, the band has steadily grown from a local act into a globally recognized name within the modern metalcore community.
From their earliest releases, Patient Sixty-Seven have distinguished themselves through their willingness to confront difficult emotions head-on. Their music explores fear, grief, self-doubt, isolation, and the struggles that come with simply being human, turning those experiences into songs that offer listeners a sense of connection and understanding.
That vulnerability has helped the band cultivate a fiercely loyal and engaged fanbase. Patient Sixty-Seven’s audience has never simply been about numbers; fans have shared their own stories, found comfort in the band’s lyrics, and formed genuine connections with one another through the music. Over the years, that community has become an integral part of the Patient Sixty-Seven identity.
Now, with their signing to SBG Records, the band is taking that community and their music into a new era.
“A Stitch In Time Saves None” showcases the band continuing to push their sound forward while maintaining the emotional intensity that has defined their work. Featuring Telle Smith, the track adds another dimension to Patient Sixty-Seven’s already dynamic approach to modern metalcore and represents the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the band.
With a decade of perseverance behind them and a global community standing beside them, Patient Sixty-Seven are proving that authenticity has no borders—and that sometimes the heaviest music can be the music that reminds you that you’re not alone.
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Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
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