SPACE OF VARIATIONS Reveal New Single ‘Parallel Realities’ with Official Video

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With the release of their new album, Poisoned Art, only a few days away, Ukrainian metalcore band SPACE OF VARIATIONS shares another single. “PARALLEL REALITIES” showcases the duality of their diverse style: cleverly combining soft melodic desperation and neck-snapping breakdowns, musically embodying the track’s namesake. Poisoned Art will be out this coming Friday, February 13, 2026 via Napalm Records.

SPACE OF VARIATIONS about “PARALLEL REALITIES”:
“‘PARALLEL REALITIES’ was meant to be the first single from Poisoned Art, yet it became the last one before the album’s release. This song captures that final moment before the end—when fear fades, meaning becomes clear, and hope survives in the belief that we’ll find our loved ones in another life.”

Explosive Ukrainian metalcore force SPACE OF VARIATIONS returns with Poisoned Art, out on February 13, 2026 via Napalm Records. Blending furious brutality with heartfelt emotion, the four-piece band sheds their skin and continues to push the boundaries of modern metal, their new record showing a new facet of their ever-evolving sound—a new era.
 
Bold as ever, Poisoned Art explores the boundaries of modern sounds. SPACE OF VARIATIONS directs the way into the future of metalcore: unbroken, unapologetic—unstoppable.
 
SPACE OF VARIATIONS about Poisoned Art:
“Our third full-length album, Poisoned Art, was written during the darkest period of our lives. The war in our country changed everything dramatically, and the full spectrum of emotions we experienced during that time is reflected in this album. It’s angry, melodic, honest, and fatalistic.”

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Mercilessly honest, the opening track “TRIBE” sees the band battle existential fears in both English and their native Ukrainian. Driving in the urgency are diverse stylings, ranging from djent in “HALO” to fitting sirens in “MAYDAY”, showing that SPACE OF VARIATIONS doesn’t shy away from adding a certain edge to their catchy choruses. “PARALLEL REALITIES” cleverly combines soft melodies with brutality, staging captivating desperation and neck-snapping breakdowns as parallel realities. Explosive outburst “DOPPELGÄNGER” powerfully blends groovy distorted guitars and unrelenting intensity, contrasted by haunting melodic passages and subtle electronic textures, making this song especially hard-hitting. The mix of pummeling ferocity with emotional depth continues throughout “GODLIKE” and “GHOST TOWN”, before “COLDHEAVEN” stands out from Poisoned Art through its exploration of hip hop elements and cold industrial grain. “BACK TO DIRT” continues the djent vibe, while “SNAKE SKIN” delves into electronic territory. Emotionally driven “LIES” smoothly transitions from a beautifully arranged verse to a melancholic chorus, with frontman Dmytro Kozhukhar intensely switching from soothing clean vocals to aggressive shouts, before atmospheric outro “ECHO” pulls the album to a close.

Poisoned Art tracklisting:

  1. TRIBE
  2. HALO
  3. MAYDAY
  4. PARALLEL REALITIES
  5. DOPPELGÄNGER
  6. GODLIKE
  7. GHOST TOWN
  8. COLDHEAVEN
  9. BACK TO DIRT
  10. SNAKE SKIN
  11. LIES
  12. ECHO

SPACE OF VARIATIONS Live 2026
 
Support for Dymytry Paradox’ “Born From Chaos” Tour:
13.02.26 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos-Saal
14.02.26 DE – Munich / Backstage
15.02.26 CH – Pratteln / Z7
 
Headline Tour
19.03.26 FR – Nimes / Paloma
20.03.26 FR – Rodez / Le Club
21.03.26 FR – Romans-sur-Isère / La Cordonnerie
25.03.26 FR – Angoulins-sur-Mer / Le Crossroad
26.03.26 FR – Rouen / Fury Defends
27.03.26 FR – Ploërmel / Le Thy Roir
28.03.26 FR – Angers / MJC des Hauts de St Aubin
30.03.26 FR – Barberaz / Brin de Zinc
04.04.26 FR – Fontenay-le-Comte / Festival On n’a plus 20 ans
07.04.26 CZ – Prague / Rock Cafe
10.04.26 CZ – Jablunkov / Southock Rock Cafe
11.04.26 AT – Vienna / Core FEST
12.04.26 CH – Zurich / Werk21
15.04.26 PL – Warsaw / VooDoo
16.04.26 SK – Bratislava / Randal
17.04.26 CZ – Brno / Melodka
23.04.26 RO – Arad / Flex
24.04.26 RO – Cluj-Napoca / Flying Circus

SPACE OF VARIATIONS are:          
Dmytro Kozhukhar – vocals
Olexksii Zatserkovnyi – guitar, vocals
Anton Kasatkin – bass, backing vocals
Tymofii Kasatkin – drums
 
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KINGS OF DARK DESIRES Release New Video ‘Trembling Knees Of The Weak’ from Upcoming Album

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KINGS OF DARK DESIRES deliver a dark and immersive blend of Black Metal and Dark Metal shaped by early 1990s influences and decades of underground experience. Following coverage in Orkus and Sonic Seducer, the band now returns with CURSE OF THE THRONE (digital release: February 13, 2026; vinyl edition: March/April 2026), a more focused and atmospherically dense release that deepens their distinctive sonic identity.

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KINGS OF DARK DESIRES were founded in late 2022 in Oldenburg, Germany, as the project of two musicians deeply rooted in rock and metal culture for more than three decades. For around 25 years, both members have been active in various underground bands and projects, shaping a musical identity forged through experience rather than trend. Beyond their own work, they are also involved in the local metal scene, including activities connected to Hellpower Oldenburg e.V.

With KINGS OF DARK DESIRES, the duo set out to rekindle one of their earliest passions: the raw and uncompromising Black Metal of the early 1990s. Drawing inspiration from bands such as Darkthrone, Immortal, and Marduk, as well as Dark Metal acts like Type O Negative, and Moonspell, the band blends harshness with atmosphere, maturity, and emotional depth. The result is a dark and intense fusion of Black Metal and Dark Metal, shaped by life experience and a strong sense of mood rather than nostalgia.

The new album CURSE OF THE THRONE will be released digitally on February 13, 2026. Compared to its predecessor, the album is darker, more focused, and atmospherically denser, unfolding a sonic landscape steeped in decay, power, inner abysses, and dark magic as a narrative and aesthetic element. CURSE OF THE THRONE is conceived as a cohesive work, drawing the listener into a bleak, immersive world with a distinctly ritualistic intensity—without relying on dogma or ideology.

A vinyl edition is scheduled for release in March/April 2026, underlining the band’s strong connection to physical formats and classic album culture.

The debut album Battles Below, released on March 8, 2024, laid the foundation for this path. Recorded and produced entirely independently, its nine tracks marked the starting point for the artistic development that now reaches a new level with CURSE OF THE THRONE.

KINGS OF DARK DESIRES appear under the pseudonyms “King Orcus” and “King Victor”, which are part of a broader thematic framework connected to the fictional universe of THE BOOK OF ODDITY. While this background is not required to engage with the music, it offers additional layers for those who wish to explore further.

As a two-member project, live performances are not planned at present, though they remain a possibility in the more distant future with additional musicians. Instead, the band released a music video for the song “Mistress of the Dark”, produced entirely in-house as a homage to classic horror cinema.

CURSE OF THE THRONE will be available on all major streaming platforms, with Bandcamp serving as a central hub for listeners and press alike.

Website: https://kingsofdarkdesires.com
Bandcamp: https://kingsofdarkdesires.bandcamp.com
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bookofoddity

BLUTGOTT Release New Single + Video ‘Das Erbe Des Balgeroth’ (Balgeroth Version)

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BLUTGOTT releases the new single “Das Erbe Des Balgeroth” (Balgeroth Version).

‘Das Erbe des Balgeroth’ (The Legacy of Balgeroth) is a dark fantasy metal epic about the final battle for Earth.

With thunderous riffs and apocalyptic choirs, Balgeroth the Bloodking rises and unleashes a war that tears apart the heavens and wipes out humanity. The song tells of burning cities and the war between the Balgeroth blood gods and mankind.

Epic, brutal and relentless, it draws the listener into the carnage of the blood gods and leaves no doubt: the downfall of humanity is the legacy of Balgeroth.

The Legacy of Balgeroth appears in the first part of ‘Schlacht Um Knochenheim: Death of the Bloodking’. (Release October 2026, 2CD version: Debauchery & Balgeroth).

THE BLUTGOTT METAL UNIVERSE  

DEBAUCHERY Death Metal – BLOOD GOD Heavy Metal – BALGEROTH German Metal

Dark Fantasy Metal. There is no political or socio-critical message.

It’s not a band, it’s a universe. An extraordinary concept that goes far beyond music: the BLUTGOTT metal universe, consisting of the metal monsters Debauchery, Blood God, and Balgeroth.
For over 20 years, it has combined brutal metal and dark fantasy, with over 20 albums and more than 40 CDs. It is a unique world, the World of Blood Gods – populated by demonic vampire dragons, humans, elves, and dwarves. It has its own miniatures, its own tabletop wargame, art books, and more.

The new album “Death of the Bloodking” is the first part of the trilogy: “The Battle for Knochenheim”. It will be released on October 30, 2026 as a 2CD digipack, accompanied by 10 digital singles and videos.

The cataclysmic final battle between Balgeroth, the Bloodking of Knochenheim, and Luziferon, the most powerful of all demon overlords of Hell. A war whose flames engulf hundreds of thousands of worlds – from Eden to the world of the Nazarene himself.

In the War of Balgeroth, the fascist Imperium of mankind is destroyed. Asgard falls, the godly realms of Valhalla are desecrated and ravaged in apocalyptic battles.
But the greatest and most cruel battle of all time rages around Knochenheim.
The fortress metropolis on the largest stable route from Hell to Eden.
Knochenheim – a monument of horror, the dragon fortress, an unshakeable bulwark of the Blood Gods against the eternal hordes of damnation. There, the demon hordes of Luziferon meet the legions of the Trinity of Blood Gods.

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THE HU & APOCALYPTICA Announce 2026 Spring Tour, with Special Guests THE RASMUS

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The 2026 concert calendar just got even busier for Hunnu Rock pioneers The Hu and Cello Metal standouts Apocalyptica as the bands announce today that they’ll be hitting the road together for a run of shows this May and June. The tour kicks off on May 12 in Silver Spring, MD and will take them across the country before wrapping in Anaheim, CA on June 7. Joining The Hu and Apocalyptica will be platinum-selling Finnish rock band The Rasmus.

Public on sale for the tour will begin Friday, February 13th at 10AM local time. Official artist presales for The Hu and Apocalyptica will be available starting Wednesday, February 11th at 10AM local time through Thursday, February 12th at 11:59PM. Venue presales will be available on Thursday, February 12th from 10AM to 11:59PM local time. Special VIP packages, including meet and greet experiences and exclusive merchandise will also be available for purchase. Fortickets and additional information on VIP packages, visit thehuofficial.com pre-sale code ‘THEHUN’ and apocalyptica.com pre-sale code  ‘CELLOS’.

The Hu and Apocalyptica Spring 2026 Tour Dates

5/12/2026 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore
5/13/2026 — New York, NY — Palladium Times Square
5/14/2026 — New Haven, CT — College Street Music Hall
5/15/2026 — Stroudsburg, PA — Sherman Theater
5/18/2026 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave / Eagles Club
5/19/2026 — Green Bay, WI — EPIC Event Center
5/20/2026 — Maplewood, MN — Myth Live
5/22/2026 — Memphis, TN — Minglewood Hall
5/23/2026 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
5/24/2026 — San Antonio, TX — Aztec Theatre
5/26/2026 — Houston, TX — Warehouse Live
5/27/2026 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom
5/29/2026 — Phoenix, AZ — The Van Buren
5/30/2026 — Las Vegas, NV — The Theater at Virgin Hotels
5/31/2026 — Valley Center, CA — Harrah’s Resort SoCal – The Events Center
6/4/2026 — Reno, NV — Grand Theater
6/6/2026 — Los Angeles, CA — The Wiltern
6/7/2026 — Anaheim, CA — House Of Blues

— special guest The Rasmus appearing on all shows —

In addition to closing all shows on this tour, The Hu are celebrating the recent release of their latest single, “The Real You”. “The Real You single is the representation of our new album, The Hun,” says Temka – Temuulen N (band’s tovshuur player, throat singer). “While we have traditional songs that have our signature rhythm in our third album, there are few upbeat, fast songs such as this single. We recorded this song thinking of our ancestors, riding fast on the horse back through the landscape. Listen to this song to express the feelings you have buried inside and feel the overwhelming energy we pass through to you. Enjoy.”  

“The Real You” is one of the few songs from The Hu in which Western music components are prominent. As evident in the wording, the song is asking the listeners to not judge others but focus on themselves and to become a better person. Derived from the Mongolian proverb, “Don’t worry about what is on top of a person’s head, just worry about what is not on yours.”

Formed in 1993 at the world-renowned Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland, Apocalyptica began life as a loving, lo-fi nod to Metallica from four classically trained musicians with no greater ambition than to explore their favorite band’s music with their chosen instrument. The project would take on a life of its own when they finally released Plays Metallica By Four Cellos in 1996. Unbeknownst to Apocalyptica, they’d just boarded a rocket ship that would propel them through eight rapturously received records, a staggering six million records sold, and a relentless touring schedule that would see them bringing their uniquely symphonic concept of heaviness to every time zone and countless festival stages around the world. Most recently, following the 25th anniversary of their debut record, the band released their latest album, Plays Metallica, Vol. 2, to widespread acclaim.

Frontiers Rock Festival Reveals Final Bill for 2026 Edition

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Following the recent announcement of Giant’s original lineup reunion, Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to reveal the full bill for the Frontiers Rock Festival 2026, with the final bands now confirmed for the event, set to take place on May 1, 2 and 3, 2026, at the Live Club in Trezzo sull’Adda (Milan), Italy.

The Final Bands To Rock At The FRF 2026

NELSON
Matthew and Gunnar Nelson have built a career that truly stands the test of time. Rising to global prominence in the early 1990s with Nelson’s multi-platinum debut “After The Rain”, the twins topped the Billboard Hot 100 with “(Can’t Live Without Your) Love and Affection”. With five Top 40 singles, five #1 MTV videos, over 6.5 million albums sold worldwide, Nelson became a defining force of their time.
Deeply rooted in one of America’s most storied entertainment families, Matthew and Gunnar bring rare perspective to longevity in music. Their grandparents Ozzie and Harriet made television history with “The Adventures Of Ozzie And Harriet”, while Ozzie also pioneered early music-video concepts long before MTV. Their father, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Ricky Nelson, sold over 200 million records and helped found the country rock genre. Carrying this legacy forward, the twins have consistently evolved and continue to connect with audiences across generations through authenticity, craftsmanship, and heart. Nelson are ready to return to Europe after more than 15 years, at the Frontiers Rock Festival, celebrating decades of iconic songs alongside the spirit that has driven their music from the beginning.

FRONTLINE
Frontline was founded in 1989 in Nuremberg, Germany, and quickly rose to become one of the leading bands in European AOR and melodic hard rock. With the powerful voice of Stephan Kämmerer and the songwriting partnership of Stephan Kämmerer and guitarist Robby Böbel, the band soon gained an international reputation for catchy melodies, precise musicianship, and narrative album concepts. Their debut album “The State Of Rock” (1994) is internationally regarded as a milestone of the genre. Frontline’s sound combines powerful vocals, melodic guitar work, and refined production. Inspired by the classic hard rock era of the late 1980s and early 1990s, it carries a distinctive international flair. With a new studio album planned for 2026, Frontline are opening a new chapter – one that honors the band’s history while paving the way toward the future, and now they’re gearing up to bring their captivating sound to the Frontiers Rock Festival.

CONFESS
Swedish rockers Confess have earned a reputation for their relentless commitment to the sleaze/metal aesthetic, infusing their work with memorable hooks, arena-ready choruses, and a devil-may-care attitude. Fronted by John Elliot, whose commanding vocals have also been showcased with the legendary Crashdiet, Confess demonstrate a rare balance of raw sleaze-metal grit and melodic sophistication. On drums, Samuel Samael drives the rhythm with precision and power, while Ludwig Nordlander and Asser Hakala weave dynamic guitar textures that range from shredding riffs to soaring solos. Bassist Lucky anchors the band with a solid low-end punch, rounding out a lineup that is firing on all cylinders.
Their new album, “Metalmorphosis”, is set to arrive in May, and it’s a powerful celebration of sleaze-metal craftsmanship, and a must-hear for anyone who loves hard-hitting, melodic rock with attitude. The band is thrilled to bring the new songs on stage at the Frontiers Rock Festival!

ATLANTIC
British melodic rock band Atlantic was founded by guitarist and songwriter Simon Harrison. Heavily influenced by bands such as Whitesnake, Journey, Bad English, FM and Dare, he set about writing the songs that became the first Atlantic album entitled “Power”, released in 1994. After a couple of decades working as a very successful ghost writer, producer and mix engineer, Simon met up with Mark Grimmett (Vocalist) and decided to reignite Atlantic. In 2021, Simon and Mark got together with some other very talented musicians to form the current line-up, featuring Mark Grimmett (vocals), Simon Harrison (guitar), Nick Burr (guitar), Julian Hill (bass), Mark Peters (keyboards) and Eddie Marsh (drums). Their latest album “Another World” was released in 2024, again to critical acclaim and success. The band are currently writing and recording a new album and are excited to join the line up of the Frontiers Rock Festival, bringing their melodic sound to the Italian stage.

IT’SALIE
IT’sALIE is the brainchild of rock singer Giorgia Colleluori (Sinner, Rock Meets Classic, and former Eternal Idol), who collaborates with Mat Sinner, the band’s manager and co-producer, and drummer Camillo Colleluori (also former Eternal Idol). In 2020, their debut album, “Lilith” received excellent reviews from major European rock and metal publications and webzines. Giorgia quickly became recognized as one of the scene’s leading voices, aided by her strong live presence. On December 1, 2021, the band returned to the studio to record their second album, “Emosphere”, was released in 2022, garnering excellent feedback and reviews not only for the album itself but also for their live shows. With their highly anticipated third album coming in 2026, IT’sALIE are thrilled to present their brilliant rock performance to the Frontiers fans in Trezzo!

The Complete Bill of the FRF 2026

The full bill for each day of the festival, and the full list of exclusive VIP acoustic shows are as following:

MAY 1  
STARSHIP
GIANT
HOUSE OF LORDS
ROBIN BECK
CREYE
SHIRAZ LANE
STREETLIGHT

VIP Platinum
Q&A w/Giant 

MAY 2
NIGHT RANGER
HEAT
HEAVENS EDGE
DEGREED
ATLANTIC
HELL IN THE CLUB
FIGHTER V

Acoustic (VIP only)
GIANT
MICHAEL SWEET
DEGREED

VIP Platinum
Q&A w/Night Ranger 

MAY 3
STRYPER 
NELSON
JOHN CORABI
FRONTLINE
CONFESS
TRANSATLANTIC RADIO
IT’SALIE

Acoustic (VIP only)
NELSON
JOHN CORABI
CASSIDY PARIS

VIP Platinum
Lunch w/Stryper

Ticket Details and Presale Information
Tickets are on sale NOW! 

Presale prices:
•    Single-Day Ticket: €80.00 (+ presale fees)
•    3-Day Ticket: €225.00 (+ presale fees)

Get your tickets on:

Furthermore, next year’s Frontiers Rock Festival will expand its VIP offer with some exclusive VIP Experience Packages. Don’t miss your chance and grab one of these at frontiersrockfestival.com

FIGHTER V Reveal New Video ‘Raging Heartbeat’ from Upcoming Album

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Swiss melodic rockers Fighter V have unleashed today the new single and official video, “Raging Heartbeat”, taken from their upcoming album, “Déja Vu”, set for release on April 10, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.

The band described the new single as “a song about tearing down the walls of a refined and uptight society and breaking through to times we are missing. A world that is waiting for us to live the way we want and not to live in the past. Be wild and allow yourself to be as you want to be!”

The band is currently on the road for the co-headlining “Bite And Fight” tour with Snakebite, across Germany and Switzerland. For the full list of dates, please see below and HERE.

Pre-Order “Deja Vu” HERE

The band talked about how the album came to life: “Deja Vu” is our third album, after “Fighter” and “Heart Of The Young”. It was recorded, mixed and mastered in 2025 in the Swiss studio “Little Creek” by the engineer Pulver and produced by Emmo Acar. The vocals and production work happened externally. The vocal recordings and production were done by Ronny Lang aka “The Voicefinder” in his own studio in cooperation with Emmo. The keyboard was produced, played and recorded by Victor Olsson, with whom we already worked on the keys of the album before. Background vocals were done separately by Emmo, Victor, Tess and Ronny. Saxophone as well by Magnus Hägglund”.

“The album contains a variety of styles, like the previous one, thanks to the cooperation with Dave Niederberger (Ex vocalist of FV) and Roman and Emmo. Influenced by our idols from the 80‘s, we are paying tribute to the prime era of Melodic Hardrock/ AOR, which you can hear by the authenticity of our sound”, they continued. “The title “Deja Vu” is not only the title of the album but also the title of a song of it. This classic French quote portrays the events we see already coming but can’t be saved from them. They will repeat cause some things are written in stone”.

Fighter V burst onto the scene in 2019. Born in Hergiswil, Switzerland, the band draws deep inspiration from classic 1980s hard-rock and arena-rock giants like Whitesnake, Journey, Survivor, and Bon Jovi – channeling that vintage energy into modern melodic rock anthems.

Their debut album, “Fighter” (2019), recorded in Sweden with producer Jona Tee (H.E.A.T), delivered 12 tracks of keyboard-driven riffs and old-school rock hooks, quickly establishing the band as one of Europe’s most promising new melodic rock acts. 

In 2024 they returned with “Heart Of The Young”, featuring a refreshed lineup led by vocalist Emmo Acar, embracing a renewed but faithful homage to ’80s-era anthemic rock.

Now, with “Déjà vu”, Fighter V embark on a new chapter – their first album to be released through Frontiers Records, a pivotal step that brings their sound to a wider global audience. The record is both a nostalgic nod to their roots and a bold evolution: expect the band’s signature blend of stadium-ready riffs, soaring melodies, harmony-rich vocals, and shimmering keyboard textures, now sharpened by matured songwriting and heightened production. 

“Deja Vu” is more than a title – it’s a powerful, time-bending ride through the golden age of rock, reimagined by a band reaching new heights.

“Deja Vu” Tracklist:

1.    Raging Heartbeat
2.    Victory    
3.    Made For A Heartache    
4.    Foolish Heart    
5.    Deja Vu    
6.    Stand By Your Side    
7.    All Your Love    
8.    Hold The Time    
9.    For All This Time    
10.    Break Those Limits    
11.    Victim Of Changes

“BITE AND FIGHT” TOUR 2026 – TICKETS HERE:

13.02 – Oberhausen (DE)
14.02 – Hamburg (DE)
20.02 – Waldbronn (DE)
21.02 – Frankfurt (DE)
27.02 – Nürnberg (DE)
28.02 – Aarburg (CH)

Line Up:
Emmo Acar – Vocals
Lobe Valentin – Guitar
Lucien Egloff – Drums
Roman Stalder – Bass

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