On November 6, the upcoming fourth studio album “Faded Dreams” by Italian psychedelic rock outfit TANGERINE STONED will be released via Go Down Records. Today, the band has unveiled the second single from the record, titled “A Song For Jeffrey”.
The track is accompanied by a lyric video, which you can watch here:
“This song is our ode to friendship and to the poetry that lives in Romagna’s nights“, TANGERINE STONED comment. “For us, it’s the album’s most powerful moment: a raw, distorted blues harmonica that slowly opens into a finale driven by a Hammond organ, with a nod to Ray Manzarek. At the heart of the lyrics is Jeff, drifting through the dark like a character pulled from an old American movie.”
TANGERINE STONED’s upcoming full-length record, “Faded Dreams”, was written and composed over the course of a year by siblings Christian J. and Danielle Gasperini, together with Francesco Guerra. This new chapter gathers the images and visions that have long accompanied the band: winter seas, endless roads, motels appearing from nowhere, distant cities burning on the horizon, and nights when everything seems to change shape. More than a story,
“Faded Dreams” is a place where the sacred and the profane share the same path – where reality and imagination coexist without needing to be separated, and where certain visions return year after year. Perhaps “Faded Dreams” existed in the world long before it became an album. Someone, long ago, had already pledged their heart to it. All that remained was to find a way there.
Self-recorded at the band’s private studio in Bevano Hills, the album will be out via Go Down Records in vinyl and digital formats on November 6 and is available for pre-order HERE
Tracklist:
I Shoot The Moon
Neon Bleeding
Open Sea
Faded Dreams
Let Me Try
Hide In The Fire
A Song For Jeffrey
Hey Lula!
L.A. Gloaming (Fat City) live
Line-up: Christian J. – Vocals, harp, guitar Danielle – Guitar, synth, keyboards, bass, backing vocals Francesco Guerra – Drums, percussion, backing vocals
On 16 October, the music video for the second promising single, the moving track “The River”, was released. Epic Storyteller Metal – the music is the image: Germany’s ASH OF ASHES exude a majestic sense of vastness with “All Must Wither”. The album is officially due for release on 30 October 2026.
👉 With their third full-length album, the musicians are now consistently continuing on their chosen path. Epic melodies meet sublime grandeur, cool fragility and deliberately employed roughness. Themes: mythology, life & death.
Following their magnificent debut “Down The White Waters” in 2018, the duo Skaldir and Morten effortlessly maintained their high standard of quality four years later with “Traces” – a release that garnered a number of top marks! [ … learn more here » ]
The band themselves say this about the new single: ”A catchy song that fully displays our melancholic side. In ‘The River’, constant change and uncertainty meet continuity and familiarity.”
TRACKS 01. The Great Deceiver (05:40) 02. My Old Friend (03:31) 03. King Of The Fallen (03:17) 04. The River (04:39) 05. All Must Wither (04:10) 06. Ash Of Ashes (04:24) 07. The Chronicler (17:21)
total: 43:02 min.
Artwork: Thomas Skroch – Layout: Skaldir & Tabea Boden – Logo: Folkingrimm Art
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Markus Skroch @ Kalthallen Studios, metalloscope-music
“Heavy Metal made in Germany” has always been a mark of quality and, during the glorious 1980s, with the early works of ACCEPT, RUNNING WILD, GRAVE DIGGER,STORMWITCH, HELLOWEEN and others, not only defined a new genre but also shaped subsequent generations, much like the NWoBHM or traditional US metal.
The band GENERATION STEEL, founded in Wetzlar in 2019 by guitarist Jack the Riffer, follows precisely in this tradition and embodies this inimitable spirit to perfection. With their first two albums, “The Eagle Will Rise” (2021) and “Lionheart” (2023), GENERATION STEEL have got their engine up to operating temperature and are now striking a major blow with their new album “Steelmachine”. “My aim with this third album was to take things up a notch, develop Generation Steel further and sharpen our profile even more. I think we’ve succeeded,” says the guitar wizard.
Today, GENERATION STEEL release their 3rd album “Steelmachine“, which is available on CD, ltd. colored Vinyl (incl. signed autographcard), in various bundles and digitally.
On “Steelmachine”, GENERATION STEEL pull out all the stops, thanks in no small part to their completely revamped line-up. With guitarist and songwriter Thilo Herrmann, who made his debut in 1985 with the FAITHFUL BREATH classic “Skol” and has made heavy metal history over the course of his career with bands such as RISK (“Ratman”), RUNNING WILD (“Black Hand Inn”, “Masquerade”) and GRAVE DIGGER (“Ballads of a Hangman”) – band leader and guitarist Jack the Riffer now has a living legend at his side. “He’s not only an incredibly talented songwriter and guitarist, but also a great bloke,” says Jack, praising his new bandmate.
There’s also been a change behind the mic: from now on, the Swede Mike Stark – who currently also sings for the Argentine band FEANOR and the Swedish group STORMBURNER – is setting the tone. His powerful, dynamic voice gives the new tracks a real stamp of quality. “Mike stands out in particular for his creativity and experience. His intonation is always steady; he reaches very high notes whilst also impressing in the mid-range – that’s exactly how I picture a metal singer,” says Jack, delighted with the Scandinavian frontman.
Bassist Fabian Watermann (MAD MAX) was the last to join the band shortly before recording began, completing the quintet, who are motivated right down to their fingertips. “Fabian recorded the album in no time at all. Alongside Thilo and Mike, he’s another wonderful addition to the band and we owe him a huge debt of gratitude. We all get on very well, both personally and musically. Working on the new album has really brought us closer together. Now we’re rehearsing for the tour, the videos have been shot – it all feels just right.”
“Steelmachine” was brought to life in collaboration with producer Piet Sielck (IRON SAVIOR), who has previously polished classics by acts ranging from GAMMA RAY,HEADHUNTER and STORMWARRIOR to BLIND GUARDIAN and SAXON.“Piet stands out above all for his knack for optimising songs. He’s provided valuable input in a few places that enhance the song’s dynamics and dramatic structure,” states the band leader, who is highly satisfied with the result. “We’ve matured in terms of song arrangement, and at the same time we’ve managed to preserve our core identity. Thilo and Mike, in particular, have noticeably improved the standard of songwriting.”
Much of the lyrics have very serious underlying themes and a deeper meaning. They address current issues, but do so rather indirectly. “The title track ‘Steelmachine’ refers to current international conflicts. Whilst ‘Witches Cross’ describes the burning of witches in the Middle Ages, it is best understood as a metaphor for exclusion, fear and blind fanaticism. Here, historical events mirror our own times, in which people are still being hastily condemned and publicly pilloried,” explains Jack the Riffer.
Shortly after the album’s release, GENERATION STEEL will be heading out on tour with their metal brothers from MYSTIC PROPHECY and IRON SAVIOR. “We’re absolutely buzzing about it,” he blurts out. “At last we’re hitting the stage with the new line-up and the new songs! I’m particularly looking forward to seeing how we go down with the audience now. My focus will be on the feedback during the live shows and the chats at the merch stand! The setlist is already finalised and is a good mix of tracks from all three albums.”
Anyone who likes traditional German metal will love “Steelmachine”, because the album is exciting and inspiring from start to finish and brims with enthusiasm. Here, five true believers are at work – and that’s infectious. “If we win over our existing fans and attract new ones, we’ll have done everything right,” concludes Jack the Riffer with characteristic modesty.
𝗛𝗘𝗔𝗩𝗬 𝗠𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗔 𝗧𝗢𝗨𝗥 ‘𝟮𝟲 Double Headliners: Mystic Prophecy & Iron Savior Special Guest: Generation Steel Tickets: ⫸ tinyurl.com/heavy-metal-mania-tour-26
13 Nov 2026 · (GER) Siegburg | Kubana Live Club 26 Nov 2026 · (GER) Nuremberg | Hirsch 27 Nov 26 · (GER) Lindau | Club Vaudeville 28 Nov 26 · (GER) Freiburg | Crash 3 Dec 26 · (GER) Aschaffenburg | Colos-Saal 4 Dec 26 · (GER) Bochum | Matrix 5 Dec 2026 · (GER) Oldenburg | MTS 10 Dec 2026 · (BE) Kortrijk | DVG Club 11 Dec 2026 · (GER) Osnabrück | Hyde Park 12 Dec 2026 · (GER) Cologne | MTC 13 Dec 2026 · (GER) Mannheim | 7er Club
Groundbreaking alt-metal visionaries Plague of Angels have unveiled their live album and full concert video, Plague of Angels – Live at Huddersfield Town Hall, streaming on Youtube and all DSPs.
Recorded live on 5th December 2025, the release forms part of the band’s ambitious Organic Metal: Two Worlds Collide project with internationally renowned pipe organist David Pipe, exploring the creative possibilities that emerge when contemporary alternative metal is combined with the immense acoustic power and resonance of a historic pipe organ.
The band comment: “We’re incredibly excited to finally share Live at Huddersfield Town Hall. This was a truly special night for Plague of Angels, bringing together the raw power of metal with the extraordinary majesty of the venue’s historic pipe organ. The scale, atmosphere and emotion of this performance encapsulate everything we’ve been striving to achieve with our Organic Metal: Two Worlds Collide project. An enormous amount of passion and dedication has gone into capturing, mixing and producing this concert, and we couldn’t be prouder of the result. We can’t wait for audiences around the world to experience what was, for us, an unforgettable evening.”
Live at Huddersfield Town Hall captures Plague of Angels at their most ambitious and immersive, bringing together dark alternative metal, progressive songwriting, orchestration, pipe organ, piano in powerful live performance.
Throughout the concert, the pipe organ becomes an integral part of the musical architecture rather than simply an accompaniment, adding immense depth, resonance and physical presence to the band’s sound. The result is a distinctive fusion of contemporary metal and one of the UK’s most historic musical traditions.
Plague of Angels first turned heads in 2024 with their debut single, ‘What Lies Beneath‘, and becoming the first metal band ever to perform on BBC’sThe One Show. Their breathtaking live performance inside a church, complete with pipe organ accompaniment, earned critical acclaim from The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph, whilst solidifying their reputation as pioneers of “organic metal,” blending classical grandeur with contemporary heaviness.
Their follow-up singles ‘Beyond Salvation’ and ‘Lazarene‘ deepened that vision, showcasing a remarkable range of musical and emotional dynamics.
The band made history once again with a sold-out performance at York Minster, one of the UK’s most iconic cathedrals. The monumental show saw their sound rise through the vast gothic arches of the Minster, merging the sacred and the extreme in a spellbinding display of light, sound and emotion. The event drew widespread national media attention, with coverage across BBC Look North, ITV News and BBC Radio 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6, underscoring Plague of Angels’ reputation as one of the most ambitious and visionary forces in contemporary metal.
The concept of Organic Metal was born from guitarist Mark Mynett’s collaboration with Leeds Cathedral organist David Pipe, an experiment that bridged the sacred and the extreme. The project’s success, covered by local, national and international media, laid the foundations for Plague of Angels, a band devoted to exploring beauty, darkness and transcendence in sound.
Plague of Angels are: Vocals – Emilie Nox (Gravity) Guitar – Mark Mynett (Kill II This) Guitar – Oz Wright (Pythia) Drums – Jeff Singer (Kill II This, Paradise Lost & My Dying Bride) Bass / Piano – Caroline Campbell (formerly Cradle of Filth) Guitar – Richard Shaw (formerly Cradle of Filth) – writing member (non-touring)
New Jersey hard rock powerhouse WHO ON EARTH has released the official music video for “Double or Nothing,” a hard-hitting track from the band’s recently released sophomore album, It Takes The Village. The video made its exclusive debut at NewNoiseMagazine.com and is now available to watch worldwide.
Never ones to shy away from difficult subject matter, WHO ON EARTH confront the devastating consequences of gambling addiction with “Double or Nothing,” exploring the destructive cycle of obsession, false hope, and the collateral damage left behind. Driven by the band’s signature blend of muscular riffs, pounding rhythms, and commanding vocals, the song delivers a sobering message wrapped in an unapologetically heavy rock anthem.
The accompanying video brings the song’s dark subject matter into focus, underscoring the human cost of addiction and the dangerous illusion that one more bet could change everything.
Speaking about the inspiration behind the track, the band explains:
“Double or Nothing is a graphic depiction of the ugliness of gambling addiction. The thrill of the bet takes pole position in the gambler’s life and, like drugs and alcohol, can destroy the lives of the entire family. The insanity of it is that despite the wreckage, the gambler still thinks he will beat the odds… next time.“
“Double or Nothing” is taken from WHO ON EARTH’s latest full-length album, It Takes The Village, which is out now. Produced by acclaimed guitarist and producer Mike Orlando (Category 7, Adrenaline Mob), the 12-track record delivers an uncompromising fusion of classic heavy metal, modern hard rock, and emotionally charged songwriting.
Drawing inspiration from the likes of Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Alice in Chains, and Tool, WHO ON EARTH have carved out their own identity through an explosive combination of old-school heaviness, contemporary production, and lyrics that tackle real-world struggles. Featuring standout tracks including “Vigilance,” “Any Other Way,” “Shadows,” and “Good Man Down,” the album captures a band firing on all cylinders and continuing to build momentum with each new release.
1. Vigilance 2. Any Other Way 3. Shadows 4. Good Man Down 5. Closer 6. Too Close 7. Double or Nothing 8. Monster! 9. Oh, Set Me Free 10. We Don’t Belong Here 11. Ascension 12. The Unbeaten
WHO ON EARTH will continue their busy touring schedule this fall with a string of October performances alongside Zoso, Trapt, and Saving Abel, followed by an extensive November run through Florida and the Southeast, sharing stages with Gunshine and Tantric.
The band will then head back to the Northeast in December as part of the “Outlaws & Titans Holiday Tour,” joining Small Town Titans, Scotty Austin (former singer of Saving Abel), Bad Marriage, and Shallow Side for a series of shows across New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. The upcoming dates will give fans plenty of opportunities to experience material from their latest album, It Takes The Village, live as the band closes out 2026.
WHO ON EARTH – 2026 TOUR DATES
OCTOBER DATES Oct 16 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom (w/ Zoso) Oct 17 – Frenchtown, NJ – Artie’s (w/ Trapt) Oct 18 – Newark, DE – Halftime (w/ Trapt) Oct 30 – Scranton, PA – The Ritz Theater (w/ Saving Abel) Oct 31 – Frenchtown, NJ – Artie’s (w/ Saving Abel)
NOVEMBER Nov 8 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabbits (w/ Gunshine) Nov 10 – West Palm Beach, FL – Banyan Live (w/ Gunshine) Nov 11 – Sanford, FL – West End Trading Company (w/ Gunshine) Nov 12 – West Palm Beach, FL – Banyan Live (w/ Tantric) Nov 13 – Largo, FL – Rockhouse Live (w/ Tantric) Nov 14 – Jacksonville, FL – Jack Rabits (w/ Tantric) Nov 15 – Largo, FL – Rockhouse Live (w/ Gunshine) Nov 17 – Sanford, FL – West End Trading Company (w/ Tantric) Nov 18 – Winter Haven, FL – Jessie’s (w/ Tantric) Nov 19 – Malabar, FL – Malabar Mo’s (w/ Tantric) Nov 20 – Fort Walton Beach, FL – Downtown Music Hall (w/ Tantric) Nov 21 – Prattville, AL – The Bottom (w/ Tantric) Nov 22 – Bonaire, GA – Pub 96 (w/ Tantric)
DECEMBER – OUTLAWS & TITANS HOLIDAY TOUR Dec 11 – Canandaigua, NY – Lincoln on Main Dec 12 – Cortland, NY – Cortland Music Venue & Campground Dec 13 – Watertown, NY – 1812 On The River Dec 15 – Thomasville, PA – Racehorse Tavern Dec 17 – Halethorpe, MD – Fish Head Cantina Dec 18 – Bensalem, PA – Broken Goblet Brewing Dec 19 – Scranton, PA – Sergei’s Dec 20 – Hagerstown, MD – Hub City Live
About WHO ON EARTH:
Who On Earth cut its teeth through relentless gigging across the New York tri-state area, with founding members Coosh and Pete previously tearing up stages as MadHaus. During 2020, the longtime collaborators shifted focus from covers to original material, quickly writing ten songs and entering Sonic Stomp Studio with producer Mike Orlando (Category 7, Adrenaline Mob). Joined by drummer Joe D’Aqui, the group crafted a heavy, story-driven sound rooted in influences like Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Alice in Chains, and Tool. Despite pandemic delays, the sessions yielded their debut full-length album Blame’, released in October 2022.
Following the addition of guitarists Bruce Gatewood and Johnny James Barone, the band gained traction with a heavier reimagining of Toto’s “Hold the Line,” now their most-streamed track. Lineup changes continued with drummer Howie Fallon joining in 2024, bringing renewed chemistry and power, though tragedy struck later that year with the passing of Gatewood. Honoring his legacy, the band pushed forward, releasing the Smoke & Mirrors EP in March 2025, a sharp, socially reflective six-song release.
2026 marks Who On Earth’s return with their brand new album, It Takes The Village; a 12 track record of pure and relentless rock and metal that reignites the spirit of heavy music.
Lineup: Coosh – Vocals Pete Rizzi – Bass Johnny James Barone – Guitar Howie Fallon – Drums
Italian melodic death-doom metal masters SHORES OF NULL have released the official video for “The Numbing Void”, arriving today alongside their fifth album “Homesick”, out now via Dusktone. One of the record’s heaviest and most doom-laden compositions, the track features two special guests: Natalie Koskinen of SHAPE OF DESPAIR, whose haunting vocals intertwine with Davide Straccione‘s growls, and Shaun MacGowan of MY DYING BRIDE, whose violin deepens the song’s mournful atmosphere.
Moving at a slower, weightier pace than much of the band’s material on this album, “The Numbing Void” builds its impact through dense riffs, sombre melodies and a pervasive sense of emotional exhaustion. The contrasting vocal textures and mournful strings add further depth to the arrangement, reinforcing the song’s bleak character. Released on the same day as “Homesick”, the video offers a fitting introduction to one of the album’s most introspective moments.
Guitarist Gabriele Giaccari comments:
“The Numbing Void” is out now, and this video is a little different from the others. It’s made of fragments of our life as a band over the past year: the long days in the studio, the time spent with Shaun MacGowan and Natalie Koskinen, the endless drives through the snow, the incredible places we’ve been lucky enough to see, the tours, the festivals, the crowds. It’s our way of summing up what making Homesick has meant to us, and we wanted to share it with you on the day the album comes out. Because, in the end, none of this would exist without the people who listen, who travel, who show up. We hope you like it. Thank you, truly”.
Following the acclaimed “The Loss Of Beauty”, SHORES OF NULL continue to expand their emotional and sonic universe with a record that combines their trademark melancholy with a renewed sense of identity and purpose. “Homesick” represents the band at their most mature, featuring ten songs where every composition carries its own unique character, supported by refined arrangements, streamlined structures and a wealth of subtle details waiting to reveal themselves over repeated listens.
The album features the best production in the history of SHORES OF NULL, giving the band’s music an unprecedented level of depth and impact. The clarity and power of the sound enhance the contrast at the core of their style: music that can be deeply melancholic and decadent, yet capable of delivering moments of energy, intensity and emotional elevation. “Homesick” is a testament to a band that has fully consolidated its position within the melodic death doom scene while continuing to evolve.
Frontman Davide Straccione comments: “Those who have followed Shores Of Null from the very beginning know that our influences touch many genres, but I think those who loved ‘The Loss Of Beauty’ won’t be disappointed. I think ‘Homesick’ brings something fresh to the band, without compromising our sound. So I truly hope it will be well received by those who already love Shores Of Null and by potentially new fans.”
Conceived as a complete listening experience rather than a simple collection of individual songs, “Homesick” moves through a wide range of emotional states: longing, loss, anger, vulnerability and the search for a place to belong. Each track offers its own identity and emotional weight, but the full picture only emerges when the album is experienced from beginning to end.
“I think ‘Homesick’ is meant to be experienced as a whole rather than as a collection of separate songs. It is a record that moves through different emotional states and explores feelings that are deeply personal but also universal,” explains Straccione. “We wanted it to feel immersive, with songs that can hit hard in the moment but also reveal more of themselves over repeated listens.”
The album’s lyrical themes revolve around nostalgia, absence and the many meanings attached to the concept of “home”. For Straccione, home is not simply a physical place, but something far more complex: a memory, a person, a wound, or even a version of ourselves that no longer exists.
“I’m fascinated by themes such as nostalgia, loss, belonging, and the ways in which the past continues to shape who we are. Sometimes inspiration simply comes from observing the world around me. Other times it starts with a question I can’t answer, and writing becomes a way to explore it. With ‘Homesick’, I found myself reflecting on the idea of ‘home’ as something much deeper than a place. Many of the lyrics revolve around that tension between longing and pain, between the desire to return and the fear of what might still be waiting for us there.”
The ten songs featured on “Homesick” were selected from a wider pool of ideas developed during the writing process. SHORES OF NULL allowed the material to evolve naturally, reshaping and reworking songs whenever necessary in order to create the strongest and most cohesive album possible. Producer Marco “Cinghio” Mastrobuono played a crucial role in pushing the band’s vision further, guiding the pre-production process and helping refine every detail.
“For both this album and our previous split, ‘Latitudes Of Sorrow’, we made a conscious decision to devote more time to pre-production with Marco ‘Cinghio’ Mastrobuono. Having someone involved who knows our sound so deeply gave us a valuable outside perspective and led to ideas, details and solutions we might not have reached on our own.”
Recorded at Bloom Recording Studios after an extensive pre-production phase, “Homesick” also features two special guest appearances: Natalie Koskinen of Shape Of Despair on “The Numbing Void”, and Shaun MacGowan of My Dying Bride, whose violin can be heard on “Dreaming Of A Scar” and “The Numbing Void”.
The vinyl edition will include a short intro created specifically for the format, designed to enhance the Side A / Side B listening experience without altering the essence of the album.
With “Homesick”, SHORES OF NULL deliver one of the strongest statements of their career: a deeply emotional, carefully crafted and immersive record that confirms their place among the leading forces of melodic death doom.
For fans of: Paradise Lost, Amorphis, Swallow The Sun, Katatonia, Borknagar
Tracklist:
01. Allies Before Defeat 02. Two Mountains 03. Bleed to Life 04. Homesick 05. Son of the Tide 06. Dreaming of a Scar 07. Society Is the Murderer 08. The Numbing Void 09. Another Breath 10. Disappear
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