DIVINE SOVEREIGN Unveil New Lyric Video ‘Pledge’ from Upcoming Album

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Polish atmospheric black/doom metal project Divine Sovereign returns with the lyric video for “Pledge,” a track taken from the forthcoming album Autaxia Chronicles: A House Divided.

Following the debut “Autaxia Chronicles: Dawn of the New Age”, the new record continues the unfolding narrative of Autaxia—a world shaped by conflict, belief, and the slow erosion of power. Where independence once marked a turning point, it now gives way to decline. The inhabitants’ psionic abilities begin to fade, pushing their rulers toward increasingly extreme measures.

Stream “Pledge”: orcd.co/pledge

“Pledge” captures a pivotal moment in the story. One of the central anti-heroes, the Archpriest, performs a forbidden ritual to summon the ancient gods long abandoned by his people. His aim is clear: immortality at any cost. What follows is an act of devotion turned violent, as he prepares to sacrifice his own kind in pursuit of power.

The track reflects the wider themes of A House Divided, in which faith shifts from a unifying force to a catalyst for fracture and internal conflict. The album explores how belief systems—historically and within the narrative—can shape societies, but also break them apart.

Musically, Divine Sovereign continues to develop its identity through a blend of atmospheric black metal and epic doom. Expansive compositions, layered textures, and a strong narrative focus drive the project forward, drawing influence from acts such as Ethereal Shroud, Panopticon, Gallowbraid, and Atlantean Kodex.

Pre-save Autaxia Chronicles: A House Divided: orcd.co/ahousedividedalbum

About Divine Sovereign

Divine Sovereign is a Polish atmospheric black/epic doom metal solo project founded in 2023. The project tells the ongoing story of Autaxia, a planet where an advanced species discovers the ruins of a once-great civilization. Autaxia Chronicles: Dawn of a New Age was released in 2025 via Wormholedeath.

Connect with Divine Sovereign

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UK Blackgaze Architects CAIRISS Break 10-Year Silence Announcing Debut Album “Wilderness”

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South of England collective reveal two striking visual accompaniments—including a hand-animated music video—ahead of full-length release on 31st July 2026.

Atmospheric metal collective Cairiss have officially broken a decade-long hiatus to announce their highly anticipated debut full-length album, Wilderness, releasing on 31st July 2026.

To mark their re-emergence, the band has delivered two powerful visual introductions to the album’s core themes. This includes the official music video for lead single “Nervosa”—a bleak, cinematic portrayal of psychological isolation, featuring stark black-and-white performance footage interwoven with unsettling imagery of water and binding rope—alongside a stunning, completely hand-animated music video by vocalist Freya Brown for the track “Wildfire”.

Cairiss first redefined the boundaries of the underground scene with their landmark 2014 demo “Disgraced”—a single track that went on to amass over 2 million streams. Ten years in the making, Wilderness is less of a standard comeback and more of a total reclamation of their sonic identity. The record bridges a ten-year gap between survival and integration, mapping the dissociative fragmentation of the self following life-altering trauma.

Musically, Cairiss sit precisely where black metal’s cold intensity meets the immersive haze of shoegaze. Their sound is a study in majestic contrast: tectonic, blackened guitar fury and harsh vocals plunge into a maelstrom of noise, only to be seamlessly offset by orchestral harmonies, major-chord shifts, and ethereal choral arrangements. The result shifts the genre away from traditional themes and toward the crystalline, ’80s arthouse aesthetic of the iconic 4AD label, echoing the raw intensity of Oathbreaker and the atmospheric despair of Unrequited.

Meticulously recorded over several years at the band’s own ELM Studio, Wilderness was mixed and mastered by guitarist Ethan Bishop. The production intentionally prioritises natural acoustic character and raw emotional authenticity over sterile digital precision, creating a listening experience that feels simultaneously expansive and claustrophobic.

Artwork by Freya Brown

Wilderness arrives on 31st July 2026.

Album tracklist:

1 – Nervosa
2 – The Guide
3 – Integrate
4 – Dissociate
5 – Retrace
6 – Wildfire

Cairiss is:

Freya Brown – Vocals, Lyrics, Art
Lydia Williams – Vocals
Martin Williams – Vocals, Guitar, Songwriting
Ethan Bishop – Guitar, Songwriting, Mixing, Mastering
Alex Taylor – Bass
Connor Frapwell – Drums

Connect with Cairiss:

https://linktr.ee/cairiss
https://www.instagram.com/cairiss_band/
https://www.facebook.com/Cairiss/
https://www.youtube.com/@CairissUK
https://cairiss.bandcamp.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/2d1UsJ7a6PT3hN9yb87bNg

INSANIA.11 Release New Video Single ‘Ignite’ from Upcoming Album

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Darkness is a very popular topic in all its aspects in metal music. In their new single “Ignite”, Insania.11 narrate of a dystopian apocalyptic but not impossible future where the sky has been irremediably darkened by a thermonuclear catastrophe that contaminated everything.

The presumptuous and confident Sun worshippers wrongly assumed they can harness its energy through science and make it “splendere in una fossa” (shine in a pit).

The planet is now a vast blaze, and the atmosphere is saturated with smoke and ash.

The processions of emaciated survivors proceed at martial pace, worn out and consumed by a toxic desert, forced to feed enormous ritual bonfires to tear a darkness that has become eternal.

The voice desperately cries out in grief, “Brucia! Brucia il mondo!” (Burns! The world burns!) with a piercing and cutting scream as acidic as the undrinkable waters. As the drums pound at super fast speed like a countdown to extinction, the guitar strings paint a boiling, volatile landscape through odd, dissonant, and suffocating riffs.

The obsessive cult of hydrocarbons and consumption here becomes the symbol of a system founded on greed and predation, in a disturbing parallel between modern “black gold” and the ancient Cult of the Sun later absorbed by Christianity: idolatry leads only to destruction; history teaches us, but mankind refuses to learn.

In “Ignite“, it’s not just metal that’s blackened but also the Earth’s atmosphere now blackened by ash, while death metal takes on its most radical meaning: the death of the planet, extinction on its knees before a huge bonfire fueled by our greed.

“Ignite” is the second single and seventh installment from “Il mondo aldilà“, a concept album that explores the liminal worlds on the edge between life and non-life. The album will be available in physical copies on all platforms from June 26th.

Watch the video of “Ignite” here:

Insania.11 arose from the ashes of Insania, a thrash(core) band active between 1989 and 1997 of which traces remain in a demo and some rough recordings. The project took shape in 2008 as a studio entity led by Samaang, culminating in the 2010 EP “I Diari di Samaang: lo Stato Larvale.”

After an attempted reunion with part of the original lineup, the project consolidated around the core of Samaang and Ethrum, resulting in “Di Sangue e di Luce” (2017), a work well received by the specialized press despite limited distribution.

After a journey complicated by negative experiences and delays, “L’Orrore” was released in 2019.

The writing of the following material began in 2019 and was affected by the pandemic isolation, which expanded the creative process into a broad and structured work. Alongside the composition, a unified concept took shape and vocal techniques were refined thanks to Scream Studios. Furthermore, the completion of the arrangements and recordings the project reached its final form with the support of Marco Allemandi, who handled the mixing and mastering at his studio, Triora Records.

Insania.11 online
Website: http://www.insania11.com
Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Insania11/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/insania11_deathmetalband/
Bandcamp: https://insania11.bandcamp.com

VIOLET BREED Release Lyric Video for Latest Single ‘Sing’

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Violet Breed return with their fifth single “SING,” an electrifying rock anthem with music and lyrics written by Alex Gonzato & Brian Wheat, that blends alternative and classic rock influences with a bold modern edge. From the very first note, the track commands the attention of the listener. Driven by an anthemic chorus- layered in melodic vocal harmonies, soaring gritty guitars and thunderous drums that create an undeniable sense of urgency. It’s clear that with this latest release the band have explored a heavier and rebellious rock sound. Today, the band has released the official lyric video for “SING.”

STREAM “SING”: https://linktr.ee/violetbreed

With its chant-like hook and high-energy delivery, “SING” is an uplifting rock song about using your voice as a rallying cry. Standing up for yourself and others around you urging listeners to break free from the routine and restrictions of everyday life and spreading a message of hope.

With bassist and founding member Brian Wheat at the helm of the track’s production and engineering, Violet Breed’s sound is pushed to its maximum potential- establishing a polished authentic sound that highlights the raw emotion and vocal performance of lead singer AleX.

Violet Breed continue to carve out their place within the alternative rock scene. “SING” showcases a sound that is both refreshingly urgent and unapologetically bold, marking an exciting new chapter for the band as they push their creative boundaries.

The release follows the band’s strong momentum, building on the success of their first four singles:

  • “Awake” reached #14 on the SMR Charts and #28 on Mediabase Activator  
  • “10 Years Sober” charted at #24 on SMR and #36 on Mediabase Activator 
  • “Endless Days” reached #18 on the SMR Charts and #37 on Mediabase Activator
  • “Stay Away” reached #14 on the SMR Charts and #38 on Mediabase Activator- Total Audience:180,000
  • “Awake” & “Endless Days” featured on Joe Elliot’s (Def Leppard) Sirius XFM & Planet Rock Radio Show
  • The first 4 music videos have surpassed 960k views

Violet Breed represents a powerful collaboration between Wheat, a seasoned rock icon, and AleX, a fresh and dynamic voice in the music industry. The pair have spent the last five years meticulously crafting an album that draws from their own life experiences, creating music that resonates with listeners of all ages. With honest and emotive lyrics, Violet Breed’s sound blends rich rock and pop influences, promising a unique and compelling listening experience.

The debut album showcases the musical prowess of the duo. Fans of both Tesla and AleX will be eager to hear the new material, as Violet Breed looks to make a significant impact on the global music scene.

Brian and AleX are able to tap into experiences from these diverse generations, which add to the depth of the music they produce. Their passion and inspiration for music is born from a shared love for records by The Beatles, Paul McCartney, Queen, and My Chemical Romance. Influences from these bands is subtly interwoven into their music.

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COLEPITZ Return with New Single + Lyric Video ‘End of Everything’

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Today, after a 17 year hiatus, COLEPITZ return with their brand new single, “End of Everything.” Driven by founding members Rob Korhonen and Ray Suhy, the band is now rounded out by Shane Kinney, an early collaborator from the origins of COLEPITZ.

“End of Everything” was built in collaboration with Grammy award winning singer and songwriter Dave Gutter and mixed by renowned producer Sky Van Hoff (Sleep Token). The new track arrives alongside a lyric video premiering on The PRP, available to view below.

Vocalist Rob Korhonen shares:

“‘End of Everything’ is our first new drop in 17 years. Nobody gets eased in. The song is a list of things already lost — the prayer, the dog at the gates, the child, the king, the god.”

Stream the single here: https://colepitz.hearnow.com/end-of-everything

Check Out the Lyric Video Premiere for “End of Everything” on The PRP HERE

COLEPITZ are:
Rob Korhonen – Vocals
Ray Suhy – Guitar
Shane Kinney – Drums

More info: https://www.facebook.com/Colepitz/

THE 69 EYES Release New EP “I Survive” with Visualizer for ‘In The Misery’

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Finnish rock band THE 69 EYES is thrilled to announce the release of the new EP “I Survive”, out now via BLKIIBLK.

The new track “In The Misery”, along with an official visualizer, is also available now.

Jyrki 69 commented: “That is biker rock by The 69 Eyes! Sons Of Anarchy was the biggest tv show those days when we recorded that track and naturally inspired us a lot too. That was recorded with Slayer & Megadeth producer Matt Hyde in LA in 2009”.

Order “I Survive” HERE

Once you’ve survived the 80’s rock scene, you become unstoppable – and The 69 Eyes are living proof. Formed in Helsinki in 1989 and still going strong with the same line-up some four decades later, the Helsinki Vampires have earned their legendary status. 

In a world with fewer and fewer true believers in leather jackets, midnight sunglasses and low-slung guitars, The 69 Eyes keep the Johnny Thunders’ flame burning like an endless sleazy club night back in the days.

Their biggest hit, “Lost Boys”, from 2005, was made into an iconic music video by MTV’s Jackass star and skater Bam Margera and the song still remains on annual Halloween rock playlists. 

One foot on glam, another one on goth, The 69 Eyes have released thirteen albums, reaching gold and platinum and a mainstream status in their native Finland, where they are signed to Gabi Hakanen’s Vallila Music House. Their previous studio album “Death Of Darkness” was released in 2023, and they have been touring without any notable breaks all over the world the last twenty years. 

Vocals, a lead and a rhythm guitar, a bass and drums are the classic rock band line-up. The 69 Eyes have that magic on stage that is needed for these elements to carry on beyond the rock’n’roll dreams, theirs and their cult following.

“I Survive” EP Tracklist:

1.    I Survive (ft. Steve Stevens)
2.    Cold Sweat
3.    In The Misery
4.    Devil’s Rose (ft. Ed Mundell)

THE 69 EYES are:
Jyrki 69 – vocals
Bazie – guitar, backing vocals
Timo-Timo – guitar
Archzie – bass, backing vocals
Jussi 69 – drums

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