LORD OF THE LOST Vocalist CHRIS HARMS Releases New Solo Single & Video ‘U† I†’

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Shortly after announcing his second solo album APORIA for January 22, 2027 via Napalm Records and releasing the first single, “Find What You Love And Let It Kill You,” LORD OF THE LOST vocalist CHRIS HARMS presents the second track and first official music video cut from his upcoming offering. Entitled “U† I†” (You die, I die), which is also the opening track of APORIA, it sets the tone with a pulsing industrial sound that underscores somber lyrics.

CHRIS HARMS is known for his musical versatility and as frontman for the aforementioned, German number one-charting band LORD OF THE LOST. With APORIA, he continues his solo art and the release date also marks Chris’ birthday, already giving a hint at the very personal nature of the new full-length. CHRIS HARMS offers the deepest insight, fully taking the risk of making himself vulnerable in the process. Combined with his distinctive musical approach and signature craftsmanship, this is what transforms the record into a sonic diary and makes it one of the most significant works in his artistic discography.

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With his solo debut, 1980, released in February 2025 and entering the Top 10 of the official German album charts, the Hamburg-based musician, producer, and songwriter saw a long-cherished dream of producing an album entirely with 80’s gear finally come to life. APORIA builds on that foundation, exploring more modern electronics, eclectic soundscapes, and synth-driven realms beyond his main band’s sound. APORIA will be available in various formats, including a limited box set featuring a very special bonus CD in digisleeve format. The digital pre-order for the record starts today!

APORIA tracklisting:

  1. U† I†
  2. Find What You Love And Let It Kill You
  3. Skipped A Beat (feat. Erk Aicrag)
  4. Diamond Death
  5. Tears Of A Nun
  6. You Are Not What You See (feat. Ryan Shuck)
  7. The Unholiest
  8. Hallo Depression (feat. SWISS)
  9. The Only Word You Know
  10. On A Dreamless Night
  11. Dear Time

APORIA is the first record Harms produced in his new rooms at Boogie Park Studios in Hamburg, following his move from Chameleon Studios after several years there in spring 2026. It serves as a melting pot of feelings and emotions, reflected in both its title and album artwork. The album title originates from the Ancient Greek word “ἀπορία,” which describes dealing with an unresolvable problem. In philosophy and rhetoric, it refers to a moment when reasoning seems to hit an impassable barrier; a kind of deliberate, thought-provoking uncertainty. The artwork, created by VDPictures, features a Penrose Triangle, an optical illusion that defies conventional geometry. The title APORIA mirrors this sense of paradox and mystery, hinting at an album that embraces ambiguity and challenges listeners to explore the boundaries of perception, much like the impossible object on its cover.

For Harms personally, APORIA also represents an opportunity to look back and to honestly confront his inner self, and connect with what lies within the here and now. The album delves into the questions that would be far easier and far more comfortable to push aside. But that is not what CHRIS HARMS does on APORIA. Instead, he faces past mistakes and their consequences and the people that might have gotten hurt. All this is resulting in a deeply personal and sincere record that requires little explanation. When the music is given the space it deserves, it speaks for itself. Sonically, APORIA follows Harms’ credo of not following at all but simply doing whatever feels right. Rather than continuing the 80s-inspired sound that defined his debut, the second album takes a much darker, less extroverted approach. Or, perhaps, one that goes deeper precisely for that reason. The opening track “U† I†” (You die, I die) sets the tone with a pulsing industrial sound underscoring somber lyrics. The straightforward “Skipped A Beat” features Hocico/Rabia Sorda vocalist Erk Aicrag, the first of three guest appearances on APORIA. The second comes from US synth-rock band Julien-K (successor to the legendary band ORGY) on “You Are Not What You See,” followed by Hamburg fellow artist SWISS (SWISS + DIE ANDERN) on “Hallo Depression,” the record’s only track performed in German. “On A Dreamless Night” conjures up inner demons, while the closing “Dear Time” reads like an honest letter and a personal statement, reflecting on past mistakes and pleading for a chance to somehow change things retrospectively.

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GRIMMING Announce Debut Album “Jagatod” for March 26th, Sinister First Single & Video ‘Pankh’ Out Now

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Monumental as the mountain they’re named after, Austria’s GRIMMING finally release their debut album, Jagatod (Engl. “hunter’s death”), on March 26, 2027 via Napalm Records. Two released songs was all it took for the young death metal band in traditional garments to support Ukrainians 1914 on their international tour and play at renowned Ragnarök festival, and the album now tops their success. Written entirely in their native dialect, Jagatod is a concept album capturing the history and folklore of Styria—the Alpine home GRIMMING share with their label.

Joining the announcement is the first single. “Pankh” offers a glimpse into the first topic block of the album in which GRIMMING cover older Styrian history. Contrasting the idyllic image that we associate with the Alpine region with its grim tales, “Pankh” deals with the witch trials that also reached Austria between the 16th and 18th century. Fitting to its brutal death metal nature, the song focuses on the violent torture chair.

GRIMMING about “Pankh”:
“‘Pankh’ was one of the first songs we wrote for GRIMMING and therefore also for Jagatod. The song is dynamic and represents the album incredibly well as a first single.
The story of the Styrian witch trials is cruel and yet gripping, especially when it comes to ‘typically Styrian’ torture methods. One of these was supposedly the ‘Pankh’, a type of torture chair. It was the third and final degree of torture in Styria and was used until the 1720s.”

GRIMMING’s debut comes in weighty. Tales of perdition paint a different image of the Alpine region than is known from picturesque postcards, with the young musicians’ trenchant death metal scourging the scene with the force of the relentless mountain weather. Jagatod is as mighty and striking as its setting and just as perennial.

GRIMMING about Jagatod:
“Jagatod is our first try at composing a coherent record. Initially, we wanted to venture more into traditional Florida death metal. Ultimately, that is barely audible on the album. We put in a lot of melodies and bet on groove and midtempo, additionally borrowing some elements from black metal.
The lyrics are in our first language, Styrian dialect. Unlike we did it with our very first single ‘Lindwurm’, we fully focused on Styrian and Alpine history with our lyrics. The goal was to shed some light on life and pain of the old mountain people.
We managed to write a well-rounded album that we are proud to present to the world!”

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Introducing the setting for Jagatod is “Alpensymphonie”: GRIMMING place their tales between scenic valleys and windswept summit crosses, chiseling their riffs into crags and driving relentless words over icy tarns. “Pankh” shows how grim the atmosphere can get: inspired by the witch trials of the 16th to 18th centuries, focusing on the gruesome torture method of a specific inquisition chair, the song kicks off the first of the two topic blocks of the album—older Styrian history. This also covers the dragging “Zwoa Joah” (Engl. “two years”), which recounts 1816, also known as the “Year without A Summer”. Europe was met with unusual weather phenomena; freeze-ups also led to crop failures and famine in Austria, according to contemporary witnesses. “Pesthigl” (Engl. “pest hill”) turns the speed up again and describes the Black Death pandemic of the mid-1300s in a tested brutal death metal way—gory descriptions of the symptoms included. “Stodlbrond” (Engl. “barn fire”) opens the second chapter of Jagatod, in which GRIMMING devote themselves to the individual fates of more recent Styrian history and folk culture. Following the conflagration that costs a farmer his family and property is the brutal day-to-day of a woodcutter with “Hoizara”. “Lahn” is pressing like the titular avalanche, roaring and heavy. The previously released “Wüdschitz” (Engl. “poacher”), which introduced the band’s Napalm signing in 2025, finds an album home on Jagatod and gets a sequel with the title track. Together, they tell the tragic tale of a man forced into poaching due to famine. Hauntingly cold death metal accentuates the fight for survival against winter’s grasp and obstructive hunting laws—until the bitter end. Ending the album is a sinister song: Introduced by calm guitars, contrasting the perilous howling of the wind, GRIMMING address the psychological impact of the lonely work in secluded alps on shepherds—a phenomenon mixing hallucinations, paranoia, anxiety, and depression, named “Sennerwahn” in Alpine folk medicine. The physical editions of Jagatod also include the viral hit, “Lindwurm”, in a remastered version.

Jagatod tracklisting:

  1. Alpensymphonie
  2. Pankh
  3. Zwoa Joah
  4. Pesthigl
  5. Stodlbrond
  6. Hoizara
  7. Lahn
  8. Wüdschitz
  9. Jagatod
  10. Sennerwahn
  11. Lindwurm

GRIMMING Live 2026/27

Festivals
21.11.26 AT – Mönichkirchen / Rocky Mountain Festival

19.–20.03.27 CH – Luzern / Bullhead Festival
09.–12.06.27 DE – Gardelegen / Metal Frenzy Open Air
05. – 07.08.27 DE – Schlotheim / Party.San Open Air

GRIMMING are:
Samuel Dukic – Vocals, Guitar
Martin Peer – Guitar
Aron Dukic – Drums
Tobias Kaindlbauer – Bass

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ENMY Release New Single ‘Queen Of Fire’ from Upcoming Album

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ENMY ignites with “Queen of Fire,” the first single from their next album, arriving in 2027, out now from FiXT.

A smoldering tale of obsession and betrayal told from the point of view of someone caught in the trap of a femme fatale who solves her problems with a match and a can of gasoline, “Queen Of Fire” is seductive and dangerous in equal measure. Its narrator crossed the threshold and can’t turn back, left to face the consequences of broken promises as the flames close in. Beneath the intoxicating rhythm is a warning: light the fire, and you’ll have to deal with the flames.

“Queen Of Fire” will feature on Octane’s Test drive on Thursday, Nov 12 and a full Official Music Video will launch one week after the single’s release, bringing the story to life in vivid detail.

Purchase/Stream: https://link.fixtmusic.com/ENMY_QueenOfFire

ENMY brings a fresh and energetic sound to modern rock and metalcore by crafting a unique blend of soaring vocals, groove-oriented instrumental play, and electronic melodies. Their self-titled sophomore album features ten hard rock tracks, including standout singles “Survive” and “Silver Bullet.” The currently release tracks from the album have already amassed over 7 millions streams across DSPs.

With singles like the intense but with a touch of melancholy “Hourglass,” the emotionally charged anthem “Broken Man,” and the brutal, raw, and emotive “The Ledge” complete with an ominous music video directed and produced by Will Story, ENMY has proved that they are masters of fusing the essence of hard rock, alternative metal, and modern rock and capturing emotional intensity through a musical lens. Following in the footsteps of peers like Breaking Benjamin, Linkin Park, and Three Days Grace, ENMY is destined to become a staple and household name with rock & metal fans.

ENMY (pronounced “Enemy”) is a four-piece Hard Rock band originating from Cincinnati, OH. ENMY brings a fresh and energetic sound to modern day rock and metalcore by crafting a unique blend of soaring vocals, groove oriented instrumental play, and electronic melodies. Since their debut in 2020 with the single, “Demon Eyes”, ENMY has surfaced on multiple Spotify editorial playlists including New Core, New Blood, All New Metal, Hard Rock, and Kickass Metal. ENMY has also appeared on Apple Music Playlists Breaking Hard Rock, New in Rock, and Fresh Blood. In 2021 ENMY had two of their songs “Deceiver” and “DAMN” from their debut album Breaking Down (2021) played on Sirius XM Octane. In 2022 ENMY’s single “Last One Standing” was featured in the Play Station and PC video game, Bloodhunt. Their hit track “Clarity” was featured on the WWE Friday Night Raw King and Queen of The Ring segment. “The Ledge” featured twice on the WWE Summer Slam segments.

ENMY is currently reaching 500,000+ Global Monthly Listeners across all DSPs, and they were recently featured as the cover artist for Spotify’s official New Nü (Nu-Metal) Playlist. Other recent Spotify playlist features include placement on Hard Rock, All New Metal and New Blood, as well as ENMY receiving prominent playlist features on Apple Music’s Breaking Hard Rock, The Riff, and Fresh Blood, along with editorial support on multiple music videos from VEVO and internationally playlist support from Yandex Music and VK Music in Russia. Intense and raw the group brings a fresh and energetic sound to modern day rock and metalcore and command a brutal stage show with loyal fans who commute as far away as New Jersey, Texas, West Virginia, and Florida to catch them live on their home turf.

In late 2023 ENMY signed with artist-owned record label FiXT, joining the label’s exclusive roster for a multi-album deal. Kicking off the partnership, the band released a special deluxe edition version of the debut album Breaking Down in early 2024 with additional tracks and the all new Cinematic Version of “Never Healing” and additional bonus material. The band released several new tracks throughout 2024 and their standout self-titled sophomore album ENMY released on October 11, 2024. The band made at appearance at Louder Than Life 2025 and is slated for more tours as well as new singles throughout 2026.

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SERIOUS BLACK Release New Music Video for ‘Little Bird Fly’

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Melodic metal band SERIOUS BLACK has released a brand-new music video for their latest single, “Little Bird Fly”. The track is taken from their upcoming studio album, Keeper Of The Light, which is set for release on January 29, 2027 via PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music.

Driven by piano and heartfelt vocals, the ballad reveals a different and more emotional side of SERIOUS BLACK. Written by the band’s founder and bassist Mario Lochert, “Little Bird Fly” tells a story of love, disappointment, and the hope that remains even after painful experiences.

Mario Lochert explains the personal background behind the song:
“‘Little Bird Fly’ was written out of love, produced and recorded with hope, passion, and a great deal of heart and soul. I have always believed in finding someone with whom you can grow old and build something meaningful together.

To me, this song is symbolic of a large part of today’s society, which is often characterized by a fast-paced lifestyle, half-truths, lies, deception, disappointment, and a declining sense of loyalty. It is intended to encourage people to reflect on traditional values such as honesty, trust, and humanity, and to learn from their mistakes. Because true greatness is not about presenting yourself as someone without flaws, but about having the courage to openly and honestly acknowledge your own mistakes and actions, without sugarcoating anything.

Authenticity begins where people are willing to accept their weaknesses and learn from them.

That is why ‘Little Bird Fly’ is more than just a song. It is a message of hope, honesty, and the belief that genuine humanity will always have its place in this world. Personally, I have NEVER given up hope of finding true love.”

The song is out now on all digital streaming services: https://seriousblack.rpm.link/birdPR

Since their formation, SERIOUS BLACK have established themselves as one of the leading names in modern power metal. Combining the experience of musicians from renowned metal acts with memorable songwriting, crushing guitars, anthemic choruses and emotionally charged melodies, the band has built a strong international reputation.

With multiple charting releases, more than 200 concerts worldwide, and acclaimed performances at major festivals and tours across Europe, Asia and beyond, SERIOUS BLACK continue to prove why they remain one of the genre’s most compelling live acts. Keeper Of The Light perfectly captures the band’s trademark blend of power, melody and passion while pushing their sound forward with renewed energy.

Marking the band’s next chapter, the album once again showcases everything fans have come to expect from SERIOUS BLACK: massive guitar riffs, driving rhythms, soaring melodies and the unmistakable vocals of Nikola Mijic, all wrapped in a powerful, modern production by Mario Lochert and Bob Katsionis.

All of the eleven songs on the album will see SERIOUS BLACK stylistically return to its roots. Straight, classic power metal – the sound the band once became known for – reigns again. “The return to what once characterized us was already indicated on “Vengeance Is Mine” and “Rise Of Akhenaton”,” Lochert explains the natural evolution of the band and adds: “Since joining five years ago, our singer Nikola Mijic has turned out to be a real jewel for us. Because of his expressive voice and his intuitive feeling for great melodies, the songs have gained more clarity and a more direct presence.”

Artwork by Ingo Spörl

Pre-order Keeper Of The Light now at this location: https://seriousblack.rpm.link/keeperPR

Keeper Of The Light Tracklist:
1. Last Man Standing
2. Final Ride
3. Guardian Of Eden
4. Majestica
5. Light Up the Sky
6. Keeper Of The Light
7. Party In The Sun
8. Little Bird Fly
9. Rise Of A Hero
10. Bad Surprise
11. Lords Of Metal

SERIOUS BLACK Tour Dates:

07.01.27 – DE – ESSEN Turock
08.01.27 – NL – TILBURG O13
09.01.27 – DE – SIEGBURG Kubana
11.01.27 – UK – LONDON Underworld
12.01.27 – UK – MANCHESTER Rebellion
13.01.27 – UK – WOLVERHAMPTON KK’s Steel Mill
14.01.27 – FR – LILLE The Black Lab
15.01.27 – FR – VAUREAL Le Forum
16.01.27 – FR – LIMOGES CCM John Lennon
17.01.27 – FR – BORDEAUX Rocher de Palmer
19.01.27 – ES – MADRID Revi Live
20.01.27 – ES – BARCELONA Salamandra
21.01.27 – FR – MONTPELLIER Victoire 2
22.01.27 – FR – TOULOUSE Metronum
23.01.27 – FR – RIOM La Puce a L’Oreille
24.01.27 – FR – COLMAR Le Grillen
26.01.27 – DE – ERLENBACH Beavers
27.01.27 – CH – PRATTELN Z7
28.01.27 – FR – GRENOBLE L’Ilyade
29.01.27 – IT  – MILANO Alcatraz
30.01.27 – DE – LINDAU Vaudeville
31.01.27 – DE – MUNICH Backstage
02.02.27 – HU – BUDAPEST Analog Music Club
03.02.27 – SK – NITRA JS Retro Bar
04.02.27 – CZ – PRAHA Futurum
05.02.27 – PL – KRAKOW Studio
06.02.27 – PL – WARSAW Stodola
07.02.27 – DE – LEIPZIG Hellraiser
08.02.27 – DE  BERLIN Orwo Haus *
09.02.27 – DE  HAMBURG Logo*
10.02.27 – BE  KORTRIJK  DVG Club*
11.02.27 – DE  STUTTGART Wizemann *
12.02.27 – DE  SELB Rockclub Nordbayern *

* Headliner Shows without Rhapsody of Fire

SERIOUS BLACK is:
Nikola Mijic – Vocals
Mario Lochert – Bass
Dominik Sebastian – Guitar
Maurus Mayer – Guitar, Keys
Christian Widmann – Drums

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RED MOON ARCHITECT Unveil Haunting New Single & Video ‘The New Dawn’

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Finnish melodic doom metal outfit RED MOON ARCHITECT has unveiled their haunting new single, “The New Dawn”, offering the first taste of the band’s upcoming studio album, scheduled for release in 2027 via Noble Demon.

Blending crushing heaviness with memorable melodies and atmospheric synth layers, “The New Dawn” is a powerful and captivating track that perfectly captures the band’s signature balance of darkness and beauty. Driven by its melancholic atmosphere and dynamic soundscapes, the song moves between intense heaviness and haunting melodic passages, drawing listeners into its emotionally charged world.

Lyrically, the song reflects on a world that seems to be constantly engulfed in flames, as powerful leaders clash while ordinary people are left to suffer the devastating consequences. Against this backdrop, the track delivers a compelling exploration of conflict, human suffering and the fragile hope for a new beginning.

Listen to “The New Dawn” HERE

Hailing from Kouvola, Finland – often regarded as the country’s gloomiest town – RED MOON ARCHITECT have carved out a distinctive place within the melancholic metal scene. Their sound combines crushing riffs, airy synth layers, haunting melodies and atmospheric depth, creating a dynamic musical landscape that seamlessly shifts between powerful intensity and fragile, introspective moments. With each release, the band continues to explore new sonic territory while maintaining their unmistakable identity.

Throughout their career, RED MOON ARCHITECT have shared the stage with renowned acts such as Amorphis, Swallow The Sun, Moonsorrow, Insomnium and Wolfheart, as well as appearing at numerous metal festivals.

With “The New Dawn”, RED MOON ARCHITECT offer a compelling first glimpse into their next musical chapter. Their new studio album is set to arrive in 2027 via Noble Demon.

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BREFORTH Release New Single And Video ‘Colombian Hills’

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BREFORTH are currently working on new songs for a second studio album, due to be released in late 2027. “Colombian Hills” is the first new single – a unique, pure Heavy Metal track that breathes the glorious, early 80s. Join this exciting metal journey to Colombia!

Listen/Download “Colombian Hills”: https://save-it.cc/fireflash/colombian-hills
Get the track and more on Bandcamp: https://ff-breforth.bandcamp.com/track/colombian-hills

As they say in fairy tales: “Once upon a time…”

Founding member and guitarist Jürgen Breforth explains the amazing story behind this first new song: “Just like in a fairy tale, that’s exactly how I felt in 2023 when I got to play my first shows in Colombia with MAD MAX. The stories and encounters I experienced there have stayed with me to this day.

Of course, the comic about the story of MAD MAX (the very first comic about a heavy metal band ever in Colombia) holds a very special place in my heart—it would never have seen the light of day without those 2023 concerts. Naturally, I hope for all these adventures for BREFORTH as well, and we’re working hard to make that dream a reality.

When it came time to write songs for the new BREFORTH album and the first single, it was immediately clear to me that the new song had to be about Colombia. Everyone in the band was instantly enthusiastic about the idea. The lyrics and cover art are entirely autobiographical and capture exactly what I experienced: amazing concerts with enthusiastic fans, long car rides, exotic landscapes, incredibly friendly people, and a very special energy. The song radiates this energy and brings together all the musical influences that define BREFORTH. For me, it all started with bands like the early JUDAS PRIEST, IRON MAIDEN, and SAXON: heavy guitar riffs, two-part guitar duels, and, above all, an unmistakably charismatic voice. “Colombian Hills” brings all of that together, making it, for me, the perfect signature song for this new chapter of BREFORTH. I would have loved to shoot the music video for the song at the original locations in Colombia, but that just wasn’t financially feasible.

Inspired by the MAD MAX comic, though, it was immediately clear that everyone in the band now wanted a BREFORTH comic as the video for “Colombian Hills.” Our drummer and creative director, Arne Fleischhut, developed a great fantasy comic story—spiced, of course, with a dash of humor. There are lots of cool little details about the band to discover. We’re looking forward to taking you on an exciting heavy metal journey to the “Colombian Hills.””

BREFORTH‘s debut album “Metal In My Heart” is now available via Fireflash Records digitally. On Bandcamp you also find the CD & Vinyl for a special price and as a signed version exclusivly. We just also added new patches there.

Stream/Download the album: https://save-it.cc/fireflash/metal-in-my-heart
Get the CD & Vinyl (with signatures) on Bandcamp: https://ff-breforth.bandcamp.com/album/metal-in-my-heart

BREFORTH is:
Peter Lenzschau – Vocals
Jürgen Breforth – Guitars
Erik Blumenthal – Guitars
Jens Lükermann – Bass
Arne Fleischhut – Drums

BREFORTH online:
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BreforthBand