Black Metal Outfit OVÁTE Release First Track ‘Kutsumus’ from Upcoming Album

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After years of silence and dedication, Ováte return from the abyss with their new offering Rúin, forged by Aindiachaí (Gorgoroth) on guitars/bass and Brodd (ex-Taake) on drums. Eight years have passed since the band’s self-titled debut, and Rúin now reopens the wound; deeper, colder, and more deliberate. The new album will be out on 6th November via Soulseller Records.

In celebration, Ováte have released the first track, ‘Kutsumus’ which is now streaming via the links below.

Order Rúin here
World: https://soulsellerrecords.bandcamp.com
US: https://soulsellerrecords.aisamerch.com

Rúin is here. Not to be understood, but to be endured, an arcane, insidiously pernicious incursion beyond the veil.

A defining hallmark of Ováte’s sound remains intact: once again, every track is a collaboration with a different guest vocalist, turning the album into a shifting procession of voices and maledictions. Each performance adds a new layer to the record’s blackened craft, while the core duo keeps the blade steady. Sharp riffs, ritualistic momentum, and a trance-like pull that feels both predatory and strangely ceremonial.

On Rúin, Ováte list an exceptional cast from the Norwegian and wider extreme metal underground: Spellgoth (Horna), H’grimmr (Helheim), Thomas S. Øvstedal (Cor Scorpii), Sanrabb (Gehenna), Ødemark (The Last Eon / The Third Attempt) and Hoest (Taake). The result is a record that moves with relentless intent, yet rich in atmosphere, with each track carrying its own curse.

Tracklist:
1.Kutsumus (feat. Spellgoth)
2.Risset testament (feat. H’ grimmr)
3.Omveltning (feat. Thomas S. Øvstedal)
4.Livsblot (feat. Sanrabb / Ødemark)
5.El clam del foc (feat. Ødemark)
6.Slangen (feat. Hoest)

Ováte are: 
Aindiachaí – guitars, bass
Brodd – drums

For more:
https://www.facebook.com/ovatemusic
https://www.instagram.com/ovateofficial

NOVERIA Release New Visualizer Video ‘The Viper’s Nest’, Performing at ProgPower USA Tomorrow

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photo by Michela Polito

Noveria has released a visualizer video for “The Viper’s Nest”, a song taken from the new album “Becoming After” released on August 21 by Scarlet Records. 

Noveria will play live at ProgPower USA 2026 tomorrow on 9th September.

“Becoming After”:

  • Fifth record for the forward-thinking Italian progressive power metal band;
  • produced, mixed and mastered by Francesco Mattei at Underworld Studio;
  • featuring legendary pianist and composer Mike Moran (Freddie Mercury, Ozzy Osbourne) on “Through Your Light”;
  • featuring Mistheria (Bruce Dickinson, Vivaldi Metal Project) on keyboards on “Cold Flames”;
  • full real string arrangements/performances by violinist Abigail Stahlschmidt (Jim Peterik, Chris Caffery) and cellist Luca Basile;
  • cover & artwork by Paolo Conte and Bianca Gambrioli;

FFO: Dream Theater, Symphony X, Kamelot, Nevermore, Evergrey;

“Becoming After” tracklist:
1 The Only Way
2 Convicted To Rise
3 Echoes From The Abyss
4 Cold Flames
5 The Viper’s Nest
6 Infinite Horizons
7 Through Your Light
8 Heavenfall
9 Radiance
10 Becoming After
Total running time – 53:39

artwork by Paolo Conte and Bianca Gambrioli

Built upon Noveria’s unmistakable blend of prog power metal, modern heaviness, grandiose atmospheres, and breathtaking musicianship, “Becoming After” pushes the band into unexplored territory – darker, deeper, yet more alive than ever.

Massive choruses collide with crushing riffs, epic soundscapes meet technical intensity, while passionate vulnerability stands proudly beside pure aggression.

Every riff, every orchestration, every scream and melody carries the weight of real battles lived through the fire and survived with scars turned into strength.

With this new record, and a deeply renewed line-up, Noveria return heavier, more cinematic and emotional, and definitely fearless!

Noveria are:
Francesco Marino – vocals
Francesco Mattei – guitar
Paolo Campitelli – keyboards
Andrea Arcangeli – bass
Paolo Conte – drums

ROCK JUSTICE: Golden Vinyl of “You’ve Been Served” Out Now

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ROCK JUSTICE are proud to present their debut album, “You’ve Been Served”, on golden vinyl, which is available now. 

“You’ve Been Served” received an amazing response from rock and metal fans all over the world. The album was released on 26 June, and the first black vinyl edition, limited to 300 copies and including a signed autograph card by all the band members, is almost sold out. If you want one of the remaining copies, you’ll need to be quick. You can find some remaining copies in our Bandcamp store. 

To keep the vinyl version available, we have decided to reprint the album in gold, again limited to 300 copies. 

You can get „You’ve Been Served“ here:
Order the album: https://save-it.cc/fireflash/youve-been-served
Get the album & exclusive bundles on Bandcamp: https://ff-rockjustice.bandcamp.com/merch

ROCK JUSTICE is a new hard rock/metal act featuring singer Maggy Luyten (Ayreon, Beautiful Sin, The Prize, ex-Nightmare) and guitarist Bas Maas (Doro, After Forever). The upcoming debut album, „You’ve Been Served“ blends varied song styles, tied together by a nostalgic vibe and well-crafted production. The musical direction was clear: Rock ’n’ Roll! Anything between hard rock and metal was welcome as long as it came from the heart. With ’70s and ’80s hard rock and metal running through their veins, the chemistry felt natural.

ROCK JUSTICE is completed by bass player Nick McGrath, a close friend of Bas since the late ’90s and drummer Mischa Aussems. „You’ve Been Served“ was produced by Bas Maas, co-produced by Maggy Luyten, and mixed and mastered by Luca Princiotta (Doro, a.o.). The album will be released on June 26th, 2026, via Fireflash Records. It’s an album meant to inspire, lift spirits and celebrate life. For Maggy and Bas, the goal is clear: “To touch people, bring positive energy and keep real shit alive, now more than ever!”

ROCK JUSTICE is:
Maggy Luyten – Vocals
Bas Maas – Guitars, backing vocals
Nick McGrath – Bass, backing vocals
Mischa Aussems – Drums

ROCK JUSTICE online:
Homepage: www.rockjustice.band
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockjustice.band
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockjustice.band
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhWLBgQUx2pATkTxojV4ow

KALT VINDUR Release Second Single & Video ‘Lost In Infinity’ from Upcoming Album

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Formed in 2015 in Dukla, southern Poland, KALT VINDUR have steadily built their reputation as one of the most distinctive acts emerging from the Polish black metal underground. Blending melody, atmosphere and raw intensity, the band developed its own artistic identity, often described as Subcarpathian Black Metal.

Following their debut album “Delusions” (2017) and the critically acclaimed “And Nothing Is Endless” (2020), KALT VINDUR entered a new chapter in 2023 by signing with the Greek label The Circle Music. The collaboration resulted in the release of “Magna Mater” (2024), widely regarded as a breakthrough album in the band’s career and a milestone in the evolution of their sound.

Now, KALT VINDUR return with their fourth full-length album, “The Void Of Time“, scheduled for release on November 27th, 2026 via The Circle Music.

KALT VINDUR presents the lyric video for the new single “Lost In Infinity“, which is now available for listening on popular streaming services (pre-save). The song premieres on the Atmospheric Black Metal Albums channel.

Building upon the foundations established by “Magna Mater“, the new album further refines the band’s musical vision. Rooted in black metal yet driven by strong songwriting, expressive melodies and emotional depth, “The Void Of Time” balances aggression with atmosphere while showcasing KALT VINDUR‘s most mature and cohesive material to date. The album embraces both darkness and melancholy without losing its sense of grandeur, creating a powerful and immersive listening experience.

“The Void Of Time” was produced by Artur Szydło and Krzysztof Kokosiński, who also handled mixing and mastering duties. Lyrics were written by Wojciech Kozub, while all music was composed by Artur Szydło. Drums and vocals were recorded by Grzegorz Gnat at Regnat Audio Studio in Cieklin. Additional synths on the outro of “Jesień” were performed by Krzysztof Kokosiński, while Artur Szydło contributed synths and bass guitar to “On The Way To…”. The album artwork was created by acclaimed artist Maciej Kamuda (Blut Aus Nord, Spaceslug, Sunnata), with layouts and additional artwork prepared by Paweł Kuranda (Zørormr, Doctor Visor). Band photography was done by Karol “Panku” Pankiewicz.

The album will be released digitally (pre-save), on jewel case CD, and on vinyl in two colour variants (transparent marbled blue & black and marbled pink & black). Pre-orders are available via The Circle Music webshop.

TRACKLIST:
01. Suspended In Emptiness
02. The Void Of Time
03. In Silence
04. Lost In Infinity
05. The Path Of Sin
06. On The Way To…
07. Ataraxia
08. Jesien

LINE-UP:
Celsus – vocals
Svart – guitars, acoustic guitar
Ver – guitars
S – bass
Czarnuch – drums

More info: Facebook | Bandcamp | Instagram | Spotify

WORM ALTAR to Release Debut Album “Pillars of Eternal Dusk” on October 16th

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Portland, Maine death metal outfit WORM ALTAR will release their debut full-length album, “Pillars of Eternal Dusk”, on October 16th, 2026 via Dawnbreed Records and Gurgling Gore on LP and CD formats, limited to 300 and 400 copies, respectively. The cassette edition will be released as a co-release between Gurgling Gore and Contemn Light, featuring two limited label-exclusive shell color variants.

The first single “Watchers of the Gate” is streaming HERE.

There is something genuinely repulsive about the sound of WORM ALTAR. Crude, abrasive and seemingly dragged out of some damp, lightless corner of the underground, “Pillars of Eternal Dusk” refuses to polish away the rough edges that give its death metal such an unsettling presence. Yet beneath the layer of grime, the album reveals itself to be far more carefully constructed than its initial assault might suggest.

Great riffs emerge from the murk, memorable enough to stick in the head long after the noise has subsided. Subtle melodic details and understated atmospheric touches lurk beneath the surface, adding depth without ever compromising the album’s oppressive character. The rawness is therefore not an end in itself: it is the most appropriate vehicle for music that aims to feel uneasy, crawling and fundamentally diseased.

Drawing inspiration from Gorement, Phrenelith, Disembowelment, Coffins, Mortiferum, Grave Upheaval and Black Sabbath, WORM ALTAR operate in that particularly fertile territory where death metal becomes less a display of brute force than an exercise in atmosphere, physicality and dread.

Tracklist:

01. Under the Shadow of Night…
02. Splaying the Offal
03. Watchers of the Gate
04. Virescent Fire
05. The Blind One
06. Dusk Eternal

Founded in late 2021 as the solo project of Scott M. (guitars, vocals), WORM ALTAR initially released the “Demo 2022” tape through Acid Redux Productions and the “Astral Scourge” EP in 2023 via Gurgling Gore and Total Death Over Mexico. After expanding into a full band, the lineup was completed by John S. on drums, Jon M. on bass and Rob C. on guitar. Jon M. is also a member of sludge/doom legends Come To Grief, while Rob C. handles guitar and vocals in progressive death metal outfit Shabti.

“Pillars of Eternal Dusk” was recorded largely live in just ten hours by Todd Hutchisen at Acadia Recording Company in the band’s hometown of Portland. Mixing was handled by Ethan Camp, whose credits include the debut albums of Mortiferum and Mephitic Corpse, while mastering was completed by Dan Lowndes at Resonance Sound Studio, known for work with Ancient Death, Blood Incantation, Cerebral Rot, Imprecation, Infester and Spectral Voice.

Following the release, WORM ALTAR will perform throughout New England and Canada, bringing the filth of “Pillars of Eternal Dusk” to the stage.

Line-up:

Scott M. – Guitars, Vocals
John S. – Drums
Jon M. – Bass
Rob C. – Guitar

https://www.instagram.com/wormaltar/
https://wormaltar.bandcamp.com/

THE UNKNOWN Release New Album “Graveyard of Empires” Alongside Official Lyric Video ‘Land of the Pure’

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📸: Lauren Helene Gottshalk

Traditional thrashers THE UNKNOWN proudly release their sophomore album, ‘Graveyard of Empires,’ out now via Mission 84 Productions. Celebrating the launch of the new album, the band also shares their new single, “Land of the Pure,” alongside an official lyric video, available below.

The band comments on the new track:

“’Land of the Pure’ is loosely inspired by the book ‘Train to Pakistan’ and the 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan, telling its story through the perspective of a small border village made up of people of multiple faiths. At its core, the song is a meditation on the fragility of peace, how quickly neighbors can become divided, and the human cost when that peace begins to collapse.”

Musically, the track stands apart through its use of tabla and cello, with the latter performed by Dr. Joe “The Metal Cellist” from Israel. His performance, combined with the tabla and Matt Fisher’s emotional vocal delivery, gives the song a distinctly human character, while the collaboration itself quietly reflects one of the ideas at the heart of the track: that understanding and friendship can create something beautiful in a world where we can so easily be divided.

THE UNKNOWN is a U.S.-based heavy metal band forging a powerful blend of traditional metal and thrash. Drawing influence from bands such as Jag Panzer, Manilla Road, Anthrax, and Iron Maiden, their sound combines crushing riffs and driving rhythms with soaring melodies and commanding, emotive vocals.

Their debut album, ‘Vanishing Point,’ released through ZYX/GoldenCore Records, earned strong reviews from metal publications and fans around the world, establishing the band as a rising force in the underground heavy metal scene.

Now, THE UNKNOWN return with their new album, ‘Graveyard of Empires,’ pushing their sound even further with bigger arrangements, deeper atmosphere, and an even sharper edge. Rooted in the spirit of classic heavy metal while bringing their own modern intensity, the band continues their mission to keep true metal alive while carving out their own path within the genre.

The album’s title is a conceptual statement. ‘Graveyard of Empires’ explores the fall not of nations, but of ideas, the collapse of peace, the erosion of the human spirit, the slow unraveling of everything we build and everything we believe in. From the battlefields of World War II to the death of civilizations that never got the chance to flourish, to the quiet question of what remains of humanity when humanity itself is no longer the only answer…

About the album, Aamir Syed comments:

“As an album, it isn’t about geopolitics, but there is a running theme throughout the stories that we’re telling. The empires that fall in this record are ideas, concepts, and the slow collapse of peace. The belief that we’re building toward something, and then it falls apart due to greed and corruption. That’s what we’re mourning.”

Artwork: Charles Borkowski

Order the album here: https://www.unknownmetal.com/category/all-products

Graveyard of Empires’ Track List:

  1. Ardennes Offensive
  2. Graveyard of Empires
  3. Guns Of August
  4. Awakening
  5. Reverie Code
  6. The Great Spirit
  7. Warrior Ascension
  8. I Am Death
  9. On The Edge Of Peace
  10. Land Of The Pure

THE UNKNOWN Live:
September 11th – Hamden, CT @ The Cellar
September 13th – Brooklyn, NY @The Meadows
More Dates to Be Announced!

THE UNKNOWN are:
Aamir Syed – Guitars
Matt Fisher – Vocals
Andic Salcedo – Bass
Michael Dale – Guitars