Sacroment, the Malta-based death thrash band, have released their debut album “New Age Aggression”, available now on all digital platforms. The CD edition, released by Elevate Records.
Active since 2023, Sacroment blend blast beat-driven riffing with crushing melodic soloing, always aiming for live shows as energetic and bombastic as possible. The album draws on the old-school sound of Protector, early Death and Kreator, and brings eight tracks of relentless aggression, from the opening “Nightmare Abomination” to the closing “Scythe of Obliteration”.
The band have already played across Europe, including France and Bulgaria, and opened for Putrid Pile on his 2026 EU tour. With a full live set built around the album, their goal is to make waves across the European metal scene.
ATENA returns with “Balkan Express”, a hard-hitting new single featuring Andreas Bjulver, vocalist of Danish extreme metal band CABAL. Combining ATENA’s dynamic metalcore sound with Bjulver’s intense vocal delivery.
“Balkan Express” dives into the feeling of losing control and watching reality slip away. Driven by crushing breakdowns, intense vocals, and shifting dynamics, the single showcases ATENA’s ability to balance emotional depth with unrelenting heaviness. The addition of Andreas Bjulver brings another layer of intensity to the track, making “Balkan Express” a powerful return for the Norwegian metalcore outfit.
With their first release in two years, ATENA signals that they are ready for the next chapter, delivering a new track that pushes their sound into even darker and heavier territory.
ABOUT ATENA
With five albums to their name, ATENA has established itself as a leading force in Norwegian metalcore. Their unique combination of heavy guitars, electronic elements, and urban references has earned them a solid fanbase and international recognition. ATENA draws deep inspiration from classic metalcore and hip-hop, and their love for heavy riffs shines through in their music, which often explores the darker sides of life.
“Atena’s willingness to push boundaries needs to be applauded” – Metal Hammer UK
“Grand metalcore with deep nods to British bands like Bring Me the Horizon and Architects” – Dagbladet
ATENA: Jakob Skogli – Vokal Vebjørn Iversen – Gitar Ulrik Linstad – Gitar Fredrik Kåsin – Trommer Niklas Vestaby – Bass
Adopt the Arts Foundation’s Sound & Vision Live Record Release Celebration & Concert Film Screenings, originally scheduled for September 13, 2026, will now take place on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at the historic Plaza Theatre in Palm Springs. All previously purchased tickets and reserved seats for the September 13 event will be honored on November 22.
WHAT Following the sold-out Sound & Vision Awards benefit concert held on March 2, 2026, Adopt the Arts Foundation returns to the Plaza Theatre for a celebration of music, film and music education.
The feature-length Sound & Vision Awards Concert Film captures unforgettable performances honoring Rock & Roll Hall of Fame legends Paul Rodgers and Geezer Butler, featuring extraordinary collaborations by some of rock music’s most celebrated artists.
The film also includes exclusive rehearsal footage, behind-the-scenes moments and commentary from Musical Director and Producer Matt Sorum, offering an intimate look at the making of the landmark benefit concert.
Each screening will be followed by a live Q&A with Sorum and a special guest to be announced.
Guests will also have opportunities to purchase the official Sound & Vision Live Collector’s Edition Double Vinyl, shop exclusive event merchandise and bid on select auction items benefiting Adopt the Arts.
WHEN Sunday, November 22, 2026 3 p.m. — Community Screening
A special presentation for Palm Springs Unified School District students and families, featuring a live performance by the Changels Honor Choir. Complimentary tickets will be distributed directly through PSUSD.
7 p.m. — Gala Screening & Record Release Celebration VIP doors open at 5:30 p.m.
The VIP experience includes:
Hosted cocktail reception
Reserved premium seating
Concert film screening
Live Q&A with Matt Sorum and a special guest
Choice of a commemorative Sound & Vision hat or limited-edition event poster
First opportunity to purchase the Plaza Theatre-exclusive vinyl edition
Early access to event merchandise
General admission doors open at 6 p.m.
General admission includes:
Concert film screening
Live Q&A with Matt Sorum and a special guest
Access to purchase the collector’s vinyl album and event merchandise
Opportunity to bid on select auction items benefiting Adopt the Arts
PLAZA THEATRE-EXCLUSIVE VINYL A limited run of only 250 Plaza Theatre Collector’s Editions of the Sound & Vision Live Double Vinyl will debut at the November 22 celebration.
Pressed on colored vinyl and designed by Glen Wexler, these special editions feature artwork unavailable on the standard online release.
The complete album pressing is limited to 2,000 copies. The standard edition is available for pre-order exclusively through Experience Vinyl, with proceeds directly supporting Adopt the Arts Foundation.
WHY IT MATTERS Every ticket purchased, album sold and auction item won helps provide children with access to quality music education through Adopt the Arts.
Adopt the Arts currently provides year-round music instruction, instruments, curriculum, teacher support, artist mentorship and performance opportunities to more than 4,000 elementary students in eight underserved public schools across Southern California.
“It flows within, but moves without. This timeless curse that binds us now.” – CLOAK, “Nigredo – Initium“
A season of change, hibernation, and inspiration fueled CLOAK in creating Above, Below, & Through, the quartet’s debut album for Metal Blade and their fourth overall, set for release on February 12th, 2027.
“Above, Below, & Through takes everything that was great about our last LP, Black Flame Eternal, and amplifies it completely, while still standing as an album of its own,” the band confirms.
CLOAK, based in Atlanta, Georgia since forming in 2013, made a conscious decision to give their new record a thematic and conceptual vibe, with lyrics and themes around liminality and duality ultimately spawning a fully realized opus.
On Above, Below, & Through founding members, vocalist/guitarist Scott Taysom and guitarist Max Brigham, are now joined by drummer Matt Morris and bassist Rafay Nabeel. Sonically, the offering is the band’s most lush and massive-sounding record to date. The drums are huge but not processed sounding, the bass rumbles, and the guitar tones are full of attack and focus. Listeners will notice a big difference between this production and CLOAK‘s previous records.
As the songs on the record were being composed, themes began to emerge. “The main concepts of the songs were dealing with pathways between life and death, realms between dream and consciousness, shifts between beast and man, and the juxtaposition of shadow and light as spiritual guides,” explains Taysom. “The album title’s meaning became clear, as something both all-encompassing and complete, but also something liminal and transitional. This is represented in both the songs and the band itself at the time of writing the album.”
Lead single “Nigredo – Initium” was the first song CLOAK worked on as a new lineup. Taysom’s lyrics are a direct result of the way the music sounds, and the inspiration the song gives off.
The band further elaborates, “A tale of being marked from the beginning. ‘Nigredo – Initium’ was the first song we started working on as a new lineup, which is very fitting considering the translated title. It is the initial door that opens to the world that is Above, Below, & Through, and the start of a new dark age.”
Above, Below, & Through was recorded with producer Alex Parra and drum engineer John Douglass, and comes swathed in the striking cover art of Jordan Barlow.
Above, Below, & Through Track Listing: 01. Nigredo – Initium 02. Of Shadow & Sleep 03. Into Death’s Light 04. Horrors Profound 05. Levitation 06. The Arcane Beckoning 07. The Mare 08. Above, Below, & Through
CLOAK Live: 11/07/2026 Mass Destruction Metal Fest – Atlanta, GA 1/13/2027 The Milestone Club – Charlotte, NC 1/14/2027 Heart Of Wither Festival – Richmond, VA 1/15/2027 Metro Baltimore – Baltimore, MD 1/16/2027 Chapel of Bones – Raleigh, NC
CLOAK: Scott Taysom – vocals, guitar Max Brigham – guitar Rafay Nabeel – bass Matt Morris – drums
German extreme metal band Aegror have released the lyric video for “Rapist of Minds”, a track taken from their acclaimed album Reign of Disease.
Rooted in Aegror’s long-running Plaguebreeder Universe, “Rapist of Minds” explores psychological manipulation and the destruction of free will. Through torture and experimentation, a ruthless figure turns broken minds into obedient puppets, building an army for a greater force. As his plans unfold, the track reveals how the abuse of control can ultimately consume the one who wields it.
Reign of Disease
Rooted in Aegror’s Plaguebreeder Universe, Reign of Disease follows an interdimensional entity whose influence spreads through disease, fear, and psychological decay — exploring how control, paranoia, and systemic collapse corrupt both mind and body.
Musically, the album pushes Aegror beyond conventional extreme metal: relentless aggression meets haunting melody, progressive songwriting, and atmospheric depth. Crushing riffs and blast beats sit alongside melancholic, introspective passages, with each track serving the larger narrative while standing on its own.
Aegror is an extreme metal band from Kerken, Germany, founded in 2009. The name is derived from the Latin word for “disease.” Aegror is a conceptual artistic project combining music, storytelling, and visual identity into a dark, immersive universe.
Their sound blends atmospheric black metal with progressive and melodic elements, exploring themes of disease, psychological extremities, and real-world crises. At the center of this concept stands the Plaguebreeder — an interdimensional entity attempting to enter the human world, brought to life both in the lyrics and on stage, turning live performances into intense, narrative-driven experiences. Since their debut, De Morbis (2010), Aegror i has continuously evolved its sound and storytelling. Forgotten Tales (2013) and Dead Man’s Diary (2017) further refined their progressive direction and conceptual depth.
After lineup changes, founding vocalist Narthaas and guitarist Abyssus continued as the band’s creative core. Their third studio album, Reign of Disease, marks a new milestone. The album received critical acclaim and achieved international chart placements, highlighting the band’s growing presence beyond the European underground. Aegror continues to push its vision forward.
The internationally known, multi-platinum-selling singer, songwriter and producer will drop “Re-Vamp”, her 20th album worldwide via Metalville.
“Re-Vamp” is a powerful overview of the very best of Aaron’s music to date, featuring 8 modern re-records of classic tracks (including “Metal Queen” and “Whatcha Do to my Body”) and 4 brand new songs – mixed to kick-ass perfection at the hands of Juno Award winner Ben Kaplan (Mother Mother, Biffy Clyro, Kittie).
“Fight Like a Girl,” the NEW lead single, hits hard: a modern-day rock anthem about standing up for oneself. “I’m a lion wearing heels, a butterfly made of steel,” Aaron challenges the notion that women are the weaker sex, asserting that determination and attitude are one’s greatest strengths.
Lee started her career at 19 with the Lee Aaron Project, but it was her 1984 sophomore release Metal Queen that cemented her as a trailblazer for women in rock internationally. In 2023, she was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame, recognized as one of the seminal female hard-rockers. Her fiery voice and fearless creativity helped break down barriers for women in the genre. Female empowerment and rising above adversity are recurring themes throughout her work.
CHART Magazine declared Aaron’s BodyRock one of the 20 most influential albums of the 1980s with its impact on the next generation of female rockers – undeniable.
She’s shared stages with Heart, Bon Jovi, Joan Jett, Suzi Quatro, Sinead O’Connor, Iron Maiden, Guns N’ Roses, Mötley Crüe, Van Morrison… and has also performed at some of the world’s biggest festivals: Wacken, Sweden Rock, Reading, Montreal Jazz, Heavy Sound Belgium, and many others.
Her accolades include 10 JUNO nominations, a CMPA Songwriters Award, 3 Toronto Music Awards, a MUCH MUSIC Award, and a star on The Brampton Arts Walk of Fame in her former hometown.
Lee will be touring again in 2027 with her band of A-list musicians, bringing her invincible voice, timeless energy, and vibrant stage presence to venues around the globe.
Re-Vamp is for fans who have been rocking with Lee Aaron throughout her legendary career and a chance for new listeners to dive into her world.
TRACK LISTING
01 Fight Like A Girl 02 Metal Queen 2027 03 Powerline 2027.wav 04 Hot To Be Rocked 2027 05 Barely Holdin’ On 2027 06 Hands On 2027 07 Some Girls Do 2027 08 Whatcha Do To My Body 2027 09 Only Human 2027 10 WWJD (What Would Jesus Drink) 11 The Heart Wants 12 Blood Money
LINE UP Lee Aaron – vocals Sean Kelly-guitar Dave Reimer-bass John Cody-drums
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