ACCEPT Unleash Re-Recorded Version of ‘Save Us’ with Static Video

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Heavy metal force ACCEPT unveils the third single from their upcoming anniversary album, Teutonic Titans 1976-2026, produced, mixed, and mastered by the legendary Zeuss. For a powerful new rendition of the fan-favourite deep cut “Save Us” (originally from I’m a Rebel, 1980) the band is joined by Tobias Forge, bass master Frank Bello, and powerhouse drummer Ray Luzier. “Save Us” showcases both ACCEPT’s enduring songwriting and the extraordinary musical community that has celebrated and supported the band throughout its five-decade career. Out September 4, 2026, via Napalm Records, Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 marks ACCEPT’s 50th anniversary with 19 iconic tracks reimagined alongside 50 legendary guest artists. “Save Us” stands out as one of the album’s most compelling moments, breathing new life into a hidden gem from the band’s catalogue while celebrating both ACCEPT’s lasting legacy and the heavy metal genre they helped shape. Powerful and timeless, the album proves that ACCEPT remain as vital and influential as ever.

Wolf Hoffmann about “Save Us”:
“Tobias was not really on my radar. Obviously, I know Ghost, and they’re huge, but last year he turned up at one of our shows when we played in Stockholm, and we were chatting a little bit, and he said that his favourite song was ‘Save Us’, and at one point he was considering using it as a cover song on one of their albums, but it never panned out. ‘Save Us’? I don’t even remember that song. Nobody has even mentioned that song! I had to go back and listen to it. After I saw a Ghost show it all made sense to me. It really fits his style and I could really imagine him doing that song really well. He’s right, it’s a fun song!”

German heavy metal legends ACCEPT celebrate 50 years of pure power, bringing together the scene’s A-list musicians for a landmark release. Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 stands as a definitive statement of the band’s legacy, forged in steel and driven by unmistakable riffs. Arriving September 4, 2026, via Napalm Records, the album delivers some of the most iconic songs ever written in heavy music.

Led by guitarist Wolf Hoffmann, the longtime architect of ACCEPT’s sound, the band is joined by a staggering 50 guests across 19 reimagined versions of their biggest tracks. Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 is ACCEPT’s most ambitious and star-studded release to date, reaching far beyond the borders of their country of origin. Featuring the biggest names in heavy music paying tribute to the German icons, the record cements the band’s standing on the global stage. This is more than an album; it is a manifesto of metal! Pre-orders are now available in various exclusive formats.

Wolf Hoffmann about Teutonic Titans 1976-2026:
“There is no better way to celebrate this 50-year anniversary than to have our musical peers, friends, and inspirations come together with us to record these classic ACCEPT songs, which I am honored and proud to share with the World. I hope everyone enjoys this very special record as much as we all enjoyed making it.”

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Progressing through albums from their formative years, from I’m a Rebel (1980) to Eat the Heat (1989), ACCEPT present their songs with an all-new, all-star lineup, alongside the signature voice of Mark Tornillo and Wolf Hoffmann’s unmistakable riffs. By enlisting a Who’s Who of metal, no two songs on Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 are the same. Every track features a different combination of vocals, guitars, bass, and drums, giving each classic a fresh edge.

Phil Anselmo, Kirk Hammett, and Mikkey Dee tear through the speed metal classic “Fast as a Shark” (Restless and Wild, 1982). “Balls to the Wall” surges with the powerful range of Metal God Rob Halford, alongside the guitar work of Matthias Jabs, while the reimagined “Love Child” is elevated by Billy Corgan and David Ellefson (both songs from Balls to the Wall, 1983). Other guest stars on ACCEPT’s extraordinary release include Sebastian Bach, Todd La Torre, Dino Jelusick, Ola Englund, Alex Skolnick, Rudy Sarzo, and Chris Jericho. The album also features a re-recording of “Hellhammer” (Eat the Heat, 1989), performed by ACCEPT’s current lineup: Wolf Hoffmann, bassist Martin Motnik, guitarist Philip Shouse and drummer Christopher Williams, joined by Jason McMaster on vocals.

Teutonic Titans 1976-2026 track listing:

  1. Fast as a Shark
  2. Balls to the Wall
  3. Aiming High
  4. Run If You Can
  5. Hellhammer
  6. Metal Heart
  7. Losers and Winners
  8. Save Us
  9. Up to the Limit
  10. Wrong Is Right
  11. Starlight
  12. Fight It Back
  13. Love Child
  14. Breaker
  15. Demon’s Night
  16. T.V. War
  17. London Leatherboys
  18. Monsterman
  19. Restless and Wild

ACCEPT Live 2026

Festivals
07.08.26 FI – Helsinki / Hellsinki Metalfest
29.08.26 UK – Newark / Stonedead Festival

Guests: TAILGUNNER
27.08.26 UK – Wolverhampton / KK’s Steel Mill
28.08.26 UK – London / Indigo at The O2

Guests: DYNAZTY & TAILGUNNER
19.11.26 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee
20.11.26 DE – Lingen / Emsland Arena
21.11.26 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle
22.11.26 FR – Paris / L’Olympia
24.11.26 DE – Balingen / Volksbankmesse
25.11.26 FR – Lyon / Transbordeur
27.11.26 ES – Valencia / Auditorio
28.11.26 ES – Madrid / La Cubierta
29.11.26 FR – Toulouse / Le Bikini
01.12.26 CH – Zurich / Komplex 457
02.12.26 IT – Milano / Alcatraz
04.12.26 AT – Vienna / Gasometer
05.12.26 CZ – Zlin / Sports Hall Datart
06.12.26 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra
08.12.26 DE – Berlin / Uber Eats Music Hall
09.12.26 PL – Gliwice / Arena Gliwice
11.12.26 DE – Hamburg / Inselpark Arena
12.12.26 DE – Offenbach / Stadthalle
13.12.26 BE – Brussels / AB
15.12.26 DE – Herford / Kulturwerk
16.12.26 NL – Tilburg / O13
18.12.26 DE – Neu-Ulm / Ratiopharm Arena
19.12.26 DE – Geiselwind / Eventhall
20.12.26 DE – Munich / Zenith

ACCEPT are:
Wolf Hoffmann – Guitar
Mark Tornillo – Vocals 
Philip Shouse – Guitar
Christopher Williams – Drums
Martin Motnik – Bass

ACCEPT online:
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EXUMER Drop Waco, Texas-Inspired New Single ‘Allocated Savagery’

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“Allocated Savagery” is the latest single from veteran German thrash legion, EXUMER. The track comes by way of the band’s latest studio album, Death Mask Messiah, set for release on August 28th through Metal Blade Records.

Death Mask Messiah is inspired conceptually by US politics of the last decade, the pandemic, the use of misinformation to stir up cultural divides, etc. Vocalist Mem V. Stein also explores the 30-year anniversary of Waco, Texas and the standoff with the Branch Davidians.

“‘Allocated Savagery’ delivers a brutal musical and lyrical account of the event,” comments Mem. “The track captures the intensity of the confrontation with the ATF, while reflecting on themes of misinformation and division that still resonate today.”

Stream EXUMER‘s “Allocated Savagery” HERE.

Watch EXUMER‘s previously released video for “Death Mask Messiah” HERE.

Death Mask Messiah serves as EXUMER‘s first new studio output in seven years and further cements the band’s legacy as a dauntless thrash metal institution. A logical and compelling progression from their three previous albums, the 11 ferocious songs, produced by Dominic Paraskevopoulos (Kreator, Caliban) and mixed and mastered by Arthur Rizk (Soulfly, King Diamond), take a more brutal and direct musical approach.

Recorded from December 2025 through January 2026, Death Mask Messiah is also the first EXUMER LP recorded with the rhythm section of drummer Jerome Reil and bass player Alex Voss. “You can feel their young energy, coupled with our trademark aggression and experience,” says Mem. “The band sounds more focused and yet raw, thanks to their addition to the lineup.”

The sequencing of Death Mask Messiah mirrors the intended lyrical and conceptual narrative to the music guitarists Ray Mensh and Marc B. composed for the album. The result is an auditory and emotional rollercoaster ride worth repeating. “I think we are heading toward a thrash renaissance, with legacy bands like us, Exodus and Kreator dropping new albums, and younger bands becoming very popular with younger fans,” Mem observes. While it’s been a few years since EXUMER‘s last album, Death Mask Messiah is doubtless worth the wait, the band believes that, “it’s always quality over quantity for EXUMER, and we hope and believe people appreciate that approach.”

As a bonus, Death Mask Messiah includes a guest and a cover song: Nasty Ronnie Galletti from American metal legends Nasty Savage sings on EXUMER‘s version of his band’s track “Unchained Angel.” EXUMER supported the band in 1988 on their first European tour.

Death Mask Messiah features front art and layout by Björn Gooßes of Killustrations (Sodom, Vomitory).

Find pre-orders at: metalblade.com/exumer

Death Mask Messiah Track-Listing:
01. Death Mask Messiah
02. Blinding Skies
03. Sin Bleeder
04. Eradication
05. Ravishing Waste
06. Allocated Savagery
07. Serpent
08. Fratricide
09. Scorcher
10. Frozen Ground
11. Unchained Angel (Nasty Savage cover feat. Nasty Ronnie)

EXUMER Live:
10/23/2026 Nuclear Winter Festival 2026 – Hirschaid, DE
11/21/2026 Alcatraz & Pluto Festival – Deinze, BE
2/20/2027 Endzeit Festival 2027 – Essen, DE
7/26/2027 Nackenbrecher Open Air – Teuchern, DE

EXUMER:
Mem V. Stein – vocals
Ray Mensh – guitars
Marc B. – guitars
Alex Voss – bass
Jerome Reil – drums

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Progressive Death Metal Quartet DECESSUS Sign with BLKIIBLK, Debut Album Coming

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BLKIIBLK is proud to announce the signing of Chilean progressive death metal force Decessus to the label’s growing roster of established and emerging heavy artists. 

Combining technical precision, crushing heaviness, soaring melodies and uncompromising intensity, Decessus has quickly carved out a unique identity within modern extreme music. The quartet’s sound is both ferocious and forward-thinking, blending elements of progressive metal, death metal and djent into something unmistakably their own.

Following the release of acclaimed singles “The Hollow Descent” and “Dark Flames”, Decessus now embarks on the next chapter of its rapidly expanding international career with BLKIIBLK. 

Their upcoming debut album promises to showcase the band’s signature balance of progressive songwriting, emotional depth and relentless aggression, introducing a bold new voice to contemporary extreme metal.

Vocalist Ignacia Fernández commented: “We’re incredibly honoured to announce that Decessus has officially joined the BLKIIBLK family. Our new chapter has begun, and we’re incredibly eager to see what the future will bring. This is a milestone we’ve worked towards for a long time, and how rewarding is the opportunity to be part of such an incredible roster of artists. It is part of our vision to push our music and what Decessus is further, reaching new audiences, and sharing some really precious metal moments.”

“To everyone who has supported us throughout this journey, our fans, friends, families, and everyone who has believed in Decessus from the very beginning, thank you. Your support has made moments like this possible”, she added. “We can’t wait to show you what is coming next!! Horns up!”

“Decessus is both an unexpected success story in the making and a testament to the drive, talent and vision of Ignacia and the band”, said Mike Gitter, Head of A&R, Frontiers Label Group. “When we heard the new material the band had recorded for the upcoming album, it was instant as it masterfully weaves together elements of death metal, progressive metal and djent in a thoroughly modern way that will cement Decessus on the world stage”.

Already making an impact far beyond their home country, Decessus has brought their commanding live show to internationally recognised festivals including Download Festival in the UK, Hellsinki Metal Festival and Nummirock in Finland. Supported by Finnish management company Till Dawn They Count, the band continues to build momentum across the global metal landscape.

With fearless musicianship, a powerful live presence and a debut album poised to introduce their music to an even wider audience, Decessus stands at the forefront of a new wave of progressive death metal. Their partnership with BLKIIBLK marks the beginning of an exciting new era, set to resonate with heavy music fans around the world.

THRAKIAN Unleash Lyric Video for Crushing Single ‘Labours of Insanity’ from Upcoming Debut Album

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UK post-metal outfit THRAKIAN have announced the release of their debut full-length album, “The Way”, due out on October 16 via Aonair Records. As a first glimpse, the band has unleashed the crushing first single, “Labours of Insanity”. The track arrives alongside a brand-new lyric video, which you can watch below.

Stream the single HERE

Originating from the coast of Bulgaria and now firmly rooted in Wales, THRAKIAN is a post-metal quartet fusing crushing heaviness with mythic introspection.

After three years of delivering ferocious, high-impact performances across the UK metal scene, the band now present their debut record, “The Way” – a work shaped by ancient philosophies, personal upheaval, and the turbulent process of rebuilding identity in a new land.

Recorded at Cardiff’s renowned Longwave and Woodcroft Audio Studios, and shaped with the expertise of engineer Timothy Vincent (Evile, Brutality Will Prevail), “The Way” is a 35-minute reflection on the human condition.

The album channels the band’s immigrant experience through pummelling riffcraft and immersive post-metal soundscapes, drawing thematic influence from Thracian mythology and timeless narratives of loss, endurance, and resilience.

Tracklist:

1. Labors of Insanity
2. Ancient Glory
3. The Way
4. In the Grips of Illusions 

Since reforming in Wales, THRAKIAN have steadily carved their place within the UK underground, sharing stages with Pantheist, Warcrab, and My Silent Wake, while pushing the boundaries of the local scene alongside rising acts such as Ba’al, Ofnus, and Froglord.

“The Way” will be coming out on October 16 via Aonair Records and is now available for pre-order HERE

THRAKIAN are:
Atanas Kyurkchiev – Guitar/vocals
Kristiyan Peshev – Lead guitars
Svetoslav Simeonov – Drums
Matt Strangis – Bass

For more info visit:
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https://www.instagram.com/thrakian_official 
https://www.facebook.com/thrakian/ 
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NOVERIA Release New Video for ‘Echoes From The Abyss’

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Noveria has released a video for “Echoes From The Abyss”, third single taken from the new album “Becoming After” to be released on August 21 by Scarlet Records. 

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“Echoes From The Abyss” dives deep into fear, darkness, and the unknown, unfolding as an intense and theatrical descent into the subconscious. Blending haunting atmospheres with crushing modern metal riffs, the song explores the idea of confronting the void not to be destroyed by it but to understand it.

video by Simone Serafini

“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;

Noveria will perform at ProgPower USA 2026;
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:
Francesco Marino – vocals
Francesco Mattei – guitar
Paolo Campitelli – keyboards
Andrea Arcangeli – bass
Paolo Conte – drums

XANDRIA Release New Album’s Title Track ‘Eclipse’ with Official Music Video

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Just a few days ahead of the release of their new album, Eclipse, dropping this Friday, German symphonic metal icons XANDRIA unveil the record’s title track and final single alongside an official music video. “Eclipse” showcases the exceptional versatility of vocalist Ambre Vourvahis, highlighting the full range of her remarkable voice: from soft, emotional passages and powerful rock vocals to intense growls and soaring operatic sections. Bringing all of these vocal styles together in a single metal song, performed by one singer, is a truly rare achievement.
 
Driven by heavy guitars and dramatic orchestral arrangements, the German band, with a career spanning more than 30 years and numerous high-charting releases, continues to raise the bar. They demonstrated exactly that last weekend with their appearance on Germany’s ZDF-Fernsehgarten, one of the country’s most popular television shows.
 
Fans can experience XANDRIA‘s captivating live performance this Saturday on the main stage at Germany’s M’era Luna Festival, where the band will celebrate the release of Eclipse. They will then embark on an extensive European tour, kicking off this September.
 
Band mastermind Marco Heubaum comments on the title track:
“‘Eclipse’ is fast, heavy and full of fire. The sun represents the light of civilisation, while the moon slowly moves in front of it and leaves the world in darkness. Musically, the song turns this image into an epic battle, with Ambre moving between powerful rock vocals, operatic singing and growls in a performance that still leaves me speechless. But an eclipse does not last forever. The song is about refusing to accept the darkness as the new normal: ‘No, we won’t let them win this war.’”

With their latest album (2023) being XANDRIA’s most successful release to date, entering the Official German Album Charts at #9, the upcoming Eclipse, releasing this Friday, August 7, 2026 via Napalm Records, is taking the band on their most diverse path yet. It features eleven tracks that represent the most diverse body of work in the band’s discography so far: every song has its own identity—a journey full of discoveries—yet they all belong to the same world. Classic, ‘80s-inspired metal riffs stand alongside low-tuned modern metal guitars, cinematic orchestral sounds meet Celtic folk influences, and dark electronic elements blend with intimate rock moments, even including a guitar solo that owes more to Pink Floyd than to any metal genre.
 
Eclipse marks XANDRIA’s most outspoken and cinematic album so far: a dark, colourful, and defiant statement for reason, empathy, and democracy in times when all three are under attack, brought to life by a band fueled with new energy, new ambitions, and a clear artistic direction, aiming higher than ever and not looking back!

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While The Wonders Still Awaiting (2023) marked the rebirth of XANDRIA with a new line-up—an album that opened the door to a new era—Eclipse goes further. It is more focused and direct, the lyrics are more outspoken, dealing almost entirely with what is happening to our civilization right now. The contrasts are stronger, and the different musical and vocal colours feel even more naturally integrated into the songs. As XANDRIA’s sole composer, Marco Heubaum musically draws inspiration from all aspects of his surroundings: music, stories, and emotions that have shaped him since childhood. It is no secret that film scores have always been another major influence, especially composers like Hans Zimmer and John Williams.

Eclipse tracklisting:

  1. Syzygy
  2. Eclipse
  3. Colours
  4. The Shannon’s Home
  5. The Grand Delusion
  6. Wave of Tanis
  7. Northstar
  8. Masquerade
  9. The Last Generation
  10. The Poetry of the Real World
  11. Lore

As guests, XANDRIA welcomes Subway to Sally’s violinist Ally Storch, who can be heard on “Lore,” while the band’s longtime friend McAlbi is featured on four songs with his Celtic tin and low whistles (“The Shannon’s Home,” “Northstar,” “Masquerade,” and “Lore”). “The Last Generation” features a children’s choir and piano performed by Richard Z. Wang, a Hollywood pianist who has worked at Hans Zimmer’s studio. In addition, the band has once again collaborated with the Sofia Session Orchestra & Choir, known for their work on numerous film and television scores, including His Dark Materials. All songs were orchestrated by two film score composers working in Hollywood: Lukas Geppert, who worked on the scores for Nobody 2 and the latest Final Destination, and Ishaan Tyagi, who has contributed to productions such as Wuthering Heights.

XANDRIA LIVE 2026
 
Eclipse Europe Tour 2026
16.09.26 UK – London / The Dome
17.09.26 UK – Glasgow / Slay
18.09.26 UK – Manchester / Academy
19.09.26 UK – Birmingham / O2
21.09.26 BE – Kortrijk / DVG Club
22.09.26 FR – Paris / Nouveau Casino
23.09.26 FR – Nantes / Le Ferrailleur
24.09.26 ES – Barcelona / Razzmatazz 3
26.09.26 ES – Albacete / Ginetarock
27.09.26 FR – Montpellier / Secret Place
28.09.26 FR – Toulouse / Le Rex
29.09.26 FR – Lyon / Rock’n Eat
30.09.26 DE – Munich / Backstage Halle
01.10.26 HR – Zagreb / Boogaloo Club
02.10.26 IT – Milan / Legend Club
03.10.26 AT – Salzburg / Rockhouse Bar
05.10.26 RO – Cluj-Napoca / FORM Space
06.10.26 RO – Bucharest / Quantic Club
08.10.26 BG – Sofia / Pirotska 5 Event Centre
09.10.26 RS – Belgrade / Zappa Barka
10.10.26 HU – Budapest / Analog Music Hall
12.10.26 DE – Berlin / Lido
13.10.26 PL – Warsaw / Hydrozagadka
14.10.26 PL – Krakow / Zaścianek
15.10.26 CZ – Prague / Distrikt Prague
16.10.26 DE – Dresden / Blauer Salon
18.10.26 DE – Cham / L.A. Live Style Cafe
19.10.26 DE – Frankfurt / Das Bett
20.10.26 CH – Pratteln / Z7
21.10.26 DE – Stuttgart / Im Wizemann Club
22.10.26 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch
23.10.26 DE – Hamburg / Bahnhof Pauli

XANDRIA are:
Marco Heubaum – Guitar, Keys
Ambre Vourvahis – Vocals
Robert Klawonn – Guitar
Dimitrios Gatsios – Drums
 
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