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Swedish Symphonic Metallers ELEINE Release New Single ‘Liars Linger’ with Visualizer

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Swedish metal band ELEINE drop their new single and visualizer “Liars Linger” from their upcoming fifth studio album, ‘The Water Taste Of Blood,’ out December 4th via Algoth Records / Sound Pollution.

Where “Watch As We Rise” was the soundtrack of the empire coming down, “Liars Linger” is about the kind of betrayal that only cuts this deep when it comes from someone you trusted with your life, whose words turn out to be worthless and whose blades were sharpened long before you saw them coming.

Exhausted but still marching, the song refuses to let that wreckage harden into fear, turning the pain into the very strength that carries you back out of it. It builds with tension before breaking wide open into a chorus that no longer belongs just to the band, leaving you standing taller than it found you.

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

In ELEINE’s own words:

“Have you ever trusted someone deeply? Maybe even to the point where you trust them with your life? When trust is broken, it all falls apart. It is time to open your eyes towards all that has been, is and will become. You must realize what is now, is real. But do not fear being deceived again, use the pain to rise through the lies and reclaim your freedom. ‘Liars Linger’ is one of the strongest choruses of the upcoming album. It’s heartbreaking yet uplifting, heavy but fragile. We hope our fans will embrace this song as much as we have.”

What began in southern Sweden has grown into a loyal global community united by music, perseverance, and the refusal to give up. Led by vocalist Madeleine Liljestam and guitarist/vocalist Rikard Ekberg, ELEINE have spent recent years building one of metal’s most dedicated fan communities through acclaimed releases, including a #1 album on the Swedish sales charts, successful headline tours, and a direct connection with their audience that extends far beyond the stage.

Along the way, the band has shared stages with Arch Enemy, Kamelot, PAIN, Sonata Arctica and W.A.S.P., while steadily building a headline presence of their own. Their 2024 European headline tour sold out multiple dates and led directly to a second headline run in spring 2025.

Today, ELEINE connect with nearly 700,000 followers across their social and streaming platforms, while their music videos have surpassed 60 million views on YouTube. Now with ELEINE’s new album ‘Water Taste of Blood’ arriving December 4th, 2026, and their most extensive European and UK headline tour already underway, ELEINE are ready to be heard on the biggest stage of their career and continue to expand the world they have built together with the Legion, their fans, who have grown alongside them and who have become the heart of the band.

Pre-order the album: https://orcd.co/eleinewtob

‘The Water Taste Of Blood’ Track List:
1. Watch As We Rise
2. Hell Remains
3. We March
4. Liars Linger
5. Allt Mitt Blod
6. Ich Sehe Dich
7. Empire Of Lies
8. They Walk Without A Name
9. As I Walk Alone
10. The Water Taste Of Blood
11. The Great Battle
12. We Stand United

In just a few weeks, ELEINE will kick off the biggest headline tour of their career with over 30 shows across Europe and the UK, from Hamburg and London to Paris, Milan, Warsaw and Copenhagen before coming home to Sweden for an exclusive ‘The Water Taste Of Blood’ album release show in Lund on December 5th. Their last European run sold out multiple dates, so don’t wait, the countdown is on!

ELEINE Live:

08/10: Hamburg, Germany @ Logo
10/09: Dortmund, Germany @ Junkyard
10/10: Hoogeveen, Netherlands @ Podium
10/11: Kortrijk, Belgium @ DVG Club
10/13: London, England @ The Underworld
10/14: Southampton, England @ The Brook
10/15: Manchester, England @ Rebellion
10/16: Glasgow, Scotland @ Slay
10/17: Nottingham, England @ Saltbox
10/18: Birmingham, England @ O2 Institute 2
10/19: Paris, France @ Backstage By The Mill
10/22: Barcelona, Spain @ Razzmatazz 3
10/23: Marseille, France @ Molotov
10/24: Monthey, Switzerland @ Pont Rouge
10/25: Lucerne, Switzerland @ Sedel
10/26: Milan, Italy @ Slaughter Club
10/27: Munich, Germany @ Feierwerk
10/29: Trier, Germany @ Mergener Hof
10/30: Salzburg, Austria @ Rockhouse
11/01: Zlín, Czech Republic @ Masters Of Rock Café
11/03: Warsaw, Poland @ Hydrozagadka
11/04: Krakow, Poland @ Zaścianek
11/05: Poznan, Poland @ 2Progi
11/06: Berlin, Germany @ Cassiopeia
11/07: Hanover, Germany @ Café Glocksee
11/08: Leipzig, Germany @ Hellraiser
11/09: Aarhus, Denmark @ VoxHall
11/10: Copenhagen, Denmark @ Stengade
11/11: Stockholm, Sweden @ Kollektivet Livet
11/12: Gothenburg, Sweden @ Valand
12/05: Lund, Sweden @ Mejeriet (Exclusive Album Release Show)

Find tickets & more information HERE

ULTRA-VIOLENCE Release New Visualizer Video ‘All My Life’ from Homonymous EP

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Ultra-Violence is a 4-piece modern metal band from Italy, formed in 2009 when the members were just 15 years old. Their relentless energy and technical approach quickly earned them a deal with Candlelight/Spinefarm Records.

The band released 3 full-length albums between 2013 and 2018 and toured extensively across Europe, the UK and Japan, building a loyal international fanbase.

In 2020, they decided to leave their record label and become a completely independent band. Working with producer Joakim “Jolly” Karlsson (Bad Omens), they shaped a new sound and identity.

Their first step into this new era came with the EP “Beyond” in 2021. The release earned placements in official Spotify playlists including “Adrenaline Workout”, “The Core”, “All New Metal” and “All New Rock”, helping the band reach a growing international audience within the modern metal scene.

In 2022, they collaborated with Kellin Quinn of Sleeping With Sirens on a new version of their song “The Silence” and released a cover of Bring Me The Horizon’s “Dear Diary” as a tribute to one of their biggest musical influences.

In recent years, Ultra-Violence continued refining their new identity through a series of standalone singles, culminating in the release of their new EP “All My Life”, pushing the limits of their modern metal sound while preserving the raw intensity that defined their early years.

Watch the visualizer video here:

Bandcamp: https://ultraviolencemusic.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ultraviolencemusic
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultraviolencemusic
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ultraviolencemusic
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ultraviolencemetal

Swiss Rockers JACK SLAMER Release New Track ‘The Hour Of The Dragon’

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Swiss rock band Jack Slamer have previously announced the release of Mask of Broken Glass, which will be out on November 27th via Radicalis. The band’s second offering, ‘The Hour Of The Dragon’ is now streaming on all digital platforms.

Pre-orders for the album are now available here: https://www.radicalismusic.com/jackslamer

Listen to ‘Hour Of The Dragon’ here: https://orcd.co/thehourofthedragon

Jack Slamer comment on the song: “A song of glory – one that could only be sung with a sword in hand. ‘The Hour Of The Dragon’ sounds like an 80s fantasy RPG: a classic hero-versus-dragon setting with a twist. Floyd Rose action, and a naturally gated snare reverb, made with a sheet of metal. Our guitarist Omar read The Complete Chronicles of Conan by Robert E. Howard during the recording sessions in France and drew heavily on those stories for the fantasy lyrics of ‘The Hour Of The Dragon’. The title is borrowed directly from one of the stories in that book. The song tells a classic hero-versus-dragon story with a twist: it’s about not fighting your inner demons, but embracing and accepting them. You come out of that process stronger.“

The upcoming album Mask Of Broken Glass weaves tales of fiction and fantasy, carried by vivid imagery throughout. Its metaphors explore the shifting dynamics of friendships and relationships, and the constant struggle to make the right choices in life, sometimes succeeding, sometimes falling short.

For half their lives, five guys from Winterthur have been shaking up the Swiss rock scene under the name Jack Slamer. The band was founded in 2007, when the friends’ instrumental quartet; Adrian Böckli (drums), Cyrill Vollenweider (guitar), Marco Hostettler (guitar) and Hendrik Ruhwinkel (bass) was joined by Florian Ganz (vocals). During their first decade, the band developed its own sound and, across two albums, worked its way up from local heroes to SRF Best Talent. From headline shows at Z7, Salzhaus or the Winterthur Music Weeks to festival appearances at Blue Balls, Heitere or Gampel, they’ve been rocking stages all over the country.

With their third studio album Keep Your Love Loud, they broke into the Top 10 of the Swiss album charts in 2020 and eventually headed out on a tour of Spain. During the pandemic, however, things grew quieter around the band. Things had to be sorted out, new paths taken, and the situation reassessed.

In 2024, the decision was finally made: it’s far too early to retire the gig outfits! The boys from the neighbourhood are back, bringing fresh wind and bursting with energy after a forced break from live shows. From then on, though, in a slightly changed lineup: Cyrill left the band and was replaced by Omar Fra (guitar). With a new guitarist, the band’s groove shifts too: a little less Woodstock, a little more denim & leather. What remains is the goal: rock ’n’ roll; loud, live, and drenched in sweat!

Jack Slamer at their newest: full of energy, in a new formation, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Four new songs were produced in the band’s own studio. Even before these singles were unleashed on the public, Jack Slamer had already turned to producing their next full-length album. For that, the quintet holed up in 2025 at the legendary Kerwax Analog Recording Studio in Brittany to capture their new sound straight to tape.

Mask Of Broken Glass is uncompromising, loud, and ready to sweat through every concert shirt. Stay tuned, it’s only rock ’n’ roll, but it feels damn good!

Track-list:
1. The Mask Of Broken Glass
2. Stitch Your Soul
3. Sisters & The Wolves
4. Precious Things
5. Keep Me (Away From My Mind)
6. Sex Glitter Magic Love
7. Waste Of Time
8. Heavy Hearts
9. Echoes In The Storm
10. The Hour Of The Dragon

Jack Slamer live:
November 13, 2026 – Bären, Mönchenbuchsee (CH)
November 14, 2026 – Krempel, Buchs (CH)
January 7, 2027 – Ice Rock Festival (CH)
January 23, 2027 – Salzhaus – Winterthur (CH) / Album release show!

Jack Slamer are:
Florian Ganz – vocals
Marco Hostettler – guitar
Omar Fra – guitar
Hendrik Ruhwinkel – bass
Adrian Böckli – drums

Follow Jack Slamer:
https://jackslamer.com
https://www.instagram.com/jack_slamer
https://www.facebook.com/jackslamerband
https://www.youtube.com/@jackslamerband6946

HIGH PARASITE – Feat. Aaron Stainthorpe of My Dying Bride – Launch New Single ‘The Screams That Come’ with Visualizer

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HIGH PARASITE, the UK outfit fronted by Aaron Stainthorpe of My Dying Bride and more recently Towards The Sinister, proudly release a new stand-alone single, “The Screams That Come,” out now via Spinefarm alongside a visualizer.

Produced by Paradise Lost’s Gregor Mackintosh and mixed by Lawrence Mackrory (Meshuggah, Katatonia, etc.), the track aligns with HIGH PARASITE’s mainstage performance at London Metalfest 2026; the band will appear at the Electric Ballroom in Camden on a bill headlined by Swedish Doom legends Candlemass.

Yesterday, HIGH PARASITE were also visiting Raven Records in Camden, a short walk from the Ballroom, for a signing session.

HIGH PARASITE shares:

“We’ve coined the term ‘Death Pop’ to define our music; we definitely have a strong affinity with all things gothic and dark, but at the same time we’re collectively drawn to strong hooks and melodies, to choruses that stick in the mind. I guess we walk a shadowy, sometimes twisted path between those two worlds; you can hear it on ‘The Screams That Come,’ and even more on the second album. It’s like the vampire’s smile: seemingly welcoming, at least at a distance, but boy, those teeth are razor sharp!”

Since releasing ‘Forever We Burn,’ their debut album, in September 2024, the five-piece have spent a lot of time out on the road in both the UK & Europe, guesting on major tours (Cradle Of Filth, Paradise Lost), appearing at festivals (Bloodstock, Rockstadt, Brutal Assault, Eindhoven Metal Meeting, Furiosfest and many more) and headlining shows of their own.

A Halloween headliner has recently been confirmed for October 31st at the Albany Arcade in Halifax; which is likely to be the last HIGH PARASITE live show of 2026.

In between touring, the band has spent time in the studio working on album number two, scheduled for release early next year. More details and music soon.

HIGH PARASITE are:
Vocals – Aaron Stainthorpe
Bass – Tombs
Rhythm guitar – Sam Hill
Lead guitar – Jonny Hunter
Drums – Dan Brown

XION’s New Album “When Stars Collide” Out Now

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Swedish metal newcomers XION have released their second album „When Stars Collide“ via Fireflash Records. XION’s fresh blend of speed and thrash metal sounds unique, and you can clearly sense the power, dedication, boundless energy and ambition of this young band.

“When Stars Collide” is available on a CD Jewelcase, phantom purple Vinyl (incl. 4-page insert & signed autograph card), digtal and via Bandcamp with various bundle options, incl. new merchandise.

Order the album here: https://save-it.cc/fireflash/when-stars-collide
Get the album on CD, Vinyl & exclusive merchandise bundles on Bandcamp: https://ff-xion.bandcamp.com/album/when-stars-collide

The quintet was formed in 2022, when some of the members were still under 18, yet they were already playing with the same precision and energy as more established metal bands. Since then, the band from Falun has taken the world by storm. The combination of the members’ young age and their extremely precise and virtuosic musical skills has made XION one of the most interesting and promising newcomers on the Swedish metal scene in many years.

In January 2024, XION released their debut album “Between Shadows and Gods”, produced by Johan Reivén (RAM, HOSTILIA, among others). They performed as the support act for IN FLAMES and the GENE SIMMONS BAND at the legendary “Dalhalla Arena” and played at several festivals, including “Gefle Metal”, “Sweden Rock Festival” and the “Sabaton Cruise”. Their concerts have been highly praised. Sweden Rock Magazine rated one of their live performances 9/10, and their performance at the “Sweden Rock Festival” itself received a rating of 4/5. In 2023, the band also won the “Imagine Sweden” music competition.

In June 2025, XION released the single “Wasteland of Time”, produced by Jonas Arnberg (METHANE, DEMONICAL, among others), who is also producing the band’s upcoming studio album, “When Stars Collide”. This track also convinced Fireflash Records to offer them a record deal.

“When Stars Collide” takes things a step further and showcases the band at their very best. The entire record is packed with surprises and metal anthems that stick in your memory. “This upcoming album consists of tracks we’ve worked on for a very long time and put a lot of effort into,” reveals the band – and every serious metalhead should definitely check out these young, up-and-coming stars. XION is the future!

XION Is:
Robin Björk – Vocals
Erik Zetterström – Guitars
Liam Rådman – Guitars
Johan Berg – Bass
Algot Brask – Drums

XION online:
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/xiontheband
Homepage: http://xiontheband.se/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/xiontheband
Instagram: https://instagram.com/xiontheband
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOBLLMlawAMG96LTtTRq1CQ
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@xiontheband
X: https://x.com/xiontheband
Bandshop: https://xiontheband.bandcamp.com/

GODSLAVE Release New Single And Lyric Video ‘The Road Not Taken’

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To mark the release of their new studio album, simply titled “Godslave” (Metalville), GODSLAVE present the lyric video for “The Road Not Taken”.

That was a close call…

A full five years after “Positive Aggressive,” GODSLAVE are finally back with a new studio album—and things could have turned out very differently…

During a difficult period—which the band had already laid bare in their documentary “Hinter der Kulisse”—and through a return to their roots with the tribute album “Champions,” the five German musicians found their way back to each other, both as a band and as individuals.

The result is aptly titled “GODSLAVE.” Never before has an album been the product of such collaborative work, shared discussions, and collective ideas—and you can really hear it!

Even the brutal opener “Reset, Rebuild, Reclaim” makes it unmistakably clear what this is all about: drawing a line under the past, rolling up your sleeves, and fighting your way back step by step. It’s no coincidence that this song, of all things, became one of the hardest-hitting thrash tracks in the band’s history—GODSLAVE still have a lot in store!!

The deeply meaningful lyrics—for which the band is known—also follow this path. They tell of empathy and forgiveness (“Repaid in Kind”), depression (“Square One”), the search for a sense of belonging (“Part of the Pack”), and coping with self-hatred (“And Yet I Stand”). The emotional climax comes from the struggle with the inner fire—torn between a warming source and a destructive force: the yin-yang duo of the death metal-inspired “Let the Fire Come” and the over seven-minute-long closing epic “The Fire That Calls Me,” in which none other than Laura Guldemond of BURNING WITCHES takes on the role of the protective fire.

Musically, the album spans the spectrum from uncompromising thrash to the grand, epic melodies that GODSLAVE have long made their trademark. Above all, however, the album reinforces the band’s commitment to forging their own path: German thrash metal with a positive attitude!

Not because the world needs more anger—but because it can use more hope…