DRAGONLAND Sign with Scarlet Records, New Album Coming in 2026

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 22, 2025
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Dragonland has signed a multi-album deal with Scarlet Records and is working on a new studio album to be released in late 2026.

«We are excited to team up with Scarlet Records and begin a new chapter in the Dragonland saga. The label has a long tradition working within the power metal genre, and we are looking forward to starting planning out and collaborating on the release of our forthcoming record, set to be released in 2026. The album is fully written, and we will once more be working with legendary producer Fredrik Nordström of Studio Fredman to bring the songs to life. Stay tuned for more details in the near future!»

(Elias Holmlid, composer and keyboardist of Dragonland)

«I am extremely proud to welcome Dragonland to the Scarlet Records family. I have followed the band with great admiration since the very early stages of their career, and their vision, consistency, and impact on the power metal genre have always stood out. Dragonland is a truly important signing for Scarlet Records, and I am thrilled that they are now part of the label. I strongly believe that this new chapter will lead to an outstanding album and a long, successful collaboration.»

(Filippo Bersani, Scarlet Records’ president)

Founded in Gothenburg in 1999, Dragonland became a bonafide power metal institution over the 00s with a string of now classic albums culminated in the 2011 masterpiece “Under The Grey Banner”.

The Swedish powerhouse made a strong comeback with the 2022 album “The Power Of The Nightstar”, and is now ready to prove once again its visionary and elegant force both in studio and on stage.

Dragonland:
Jonas Heidgert – vocals
Olof Mörck – guitar
Jesse Lindskog – guitar
Elias Holmlid – keyboards
Anders Hammer – bass
Johan Nunez – drums

More info: https://www.facebook.com/dragonlandband

ENIAM Unleash Lyric Video for ‘Don’t You Even Smile’ from Latest Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 22, 2025
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Costa Rican thrash metal act ENIAM have released the lyric video for “Don’t You Even Smile”, watch it below. The track is taken from their latest album “My Dark Lens”, out now via Punishment 18 Records on CD and digital formats.

“Don’t You Even Smile” delivers a sharp and confrontational burst of thrash metal, channeling anger, tension, and inner darkness through aggressive riffs, driving rhythms, and an uncompromising attitude. The song stands as one of the album’s most direct and hostile moments, reflecting the band’s raw and no-nonsense approach to the genre.

With “My Dark Lens”, Eniam further solidify their position within the Central American thrash metal underground, delivering a record that is both fierce and relentless.

  1. D-J-A-N-G-O. The D is Silent (ft. Adrian Benito)
  2. Don’t you Even Smile
  3. Fall into Corrupsy… Live in Misery
  4. Third Revelation
  5. Interlude: A Night in Maine
  6. Creeping in the Streets
  7. What an Excellent Day for an Exorcism
  8. Cycle of Mankind

– Eniam –
https://eniam.bandcamp.com/
– Punishment 18 Records –
https://media.punishment18records.com
http://www.facebook.com/punishment18records

SOULBOUND Release New Single And Video ‘Not Metal Enough’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 22, 2025
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SOULBOUND release the new single ‘Not Metal Enough’ . The song is taken from the forthcoming studio album wich will be released on 16 January 2026 by Metalville.

Not Metal Enough” is not a song, it’s a statement.

Soulbound are settling accounts with all those who want to pigeonhole metal into narrow categories. Between hammering riffs, biting humor and genre-busting material, there is a clear message: We are metal because we are different.  

An energetic call to all outsiders, border crossers and style breakers. For all those who have 
the courage to be themselves: loud, uncomfortable and unclassifiable. 

With “sYn” SOULBOUND present their most uncompromising work to date. The melodic industrial metal band’s fourth studio album strikes a dark, direct tone and remains as catchy as it is uncomfortable. Between brutal self-reckoning, social criticism and sacred exaltation, “sYn” spins a dense thematic thread around the central motif of sin – rethought, interpreted in many different ways and bitterly personal. 


Musically, the band remains true to itself: “sYn” combines hard riffs, brute synths, pounding beats and anthemic choruses. Somewhere between NDH, metalcore and electronically  distorted world pain. But instead of bold provocation, it’s about attitude. It’s about admitting to being fallible. About contradicting dogmas and wrestling with one’s own precipice. 


“If we’re considered sinners, might as well be it with purpose and flair!”, says the band. This is exactly how sYn sounds: raw, honest, angry, but also vulnerable. An album like a mirror that doesn’t embellish, but confronts. No pure accusations, but an outcry. Not enlightenment, but flames in which you stand. 

“sYn” was recorded and produced entirely by the band themselves.

Tracklist
1 Abaddon
2 sYn
3 No Kings Fo rMe
4 Cutting Diamonds
5 sYnfluencer
6 Chaos & Amen
7 Dark Throne
8 Neon Battlefield
9 Sacred Skin
10 Not Metal Enough
11 sYnners Crown
12 If U Seek Amy (Bonustrack / Cover) Original by Britney Spears

On 26 March 2026 the sYn Tour starts with 12 shows in Germany and Switzerland

26.03. DE Hamburg – Knust
27.03. DE Hannover – Musikzentrum
28.03. DE Köln – Luxor
10.04. DE Leipzig – Hellraiser
11.04. DE Berlin – Hole44
17.04. DE München – Backstage Halle
18.04. DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann
24.04. DE Bremen – Tower
25.04. DE Wuppertal – LCB
30.04. DE Saarbrücken – Garage
01.05. CH Münchenstein – Rockfact
02.05. DE Frankfurt – Das Bett

LINE UP
Johannes „Johnny“ Stecker – lead vocals, shouting
Felix Klemisch – guitars
Patrick Winzler – keyboards
Jonas Langer – bass
Mario Krause – drums

SOULBOUND online
https://www.soulbound.de/
https://www.facebook.com/MusicSoulbound/
https://www.instagram.com/musicsoulbound/
https://www.youtube.com/user/MusicSoulbound
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/77iKiudWCr75l34XsQAVpl
https://www.twitch.tv/musicsoulbound
https://www.tiktok.com/@musicsoulbound
https://discord.com/invite/Zt447rNksk

MYRATH Release Second Single ‘The Funeral’ with New Video

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 22, 2025
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Tunisian–French metal innovators Myrath release their new single and video ‘The Funeral’ through earMUSIC.

A track that approaches death with surprising brightness and emotional uplift. Instead of darkness, the band delivers a genre-blending anthem that transforms farewell into something empowering and beautiful. A seamless, masterfully crafted piece that feels destined, natural, and utterly breathtaking.

Alongside the single, Myrath present a cinematic new music video that expands the vast world of their upcoming album Wilderness of Mirrors. The production is bold, detailed, and effortlessly monumental.

If you though that 2024’s ‘Karma’ was a big step up in their theatrical desires, just wait until the jaw-dropping brilliance of ‘Wilderness Of Mirrors’ launches itself the public domain!

‘Put simply, and without wishing to be overly melodramatic, this is the most ambitious, most complete and most engaging set that Myrath have produced to date!’ – FIREWORKS (UK)

Access the new single HERE

‘Wilderness of Mirrors’ will be released March 27, 2026 and features 10 brand-new, emotionally charged tracks that continue Myrath’s evolution of blending oriental influences with progressive and power metal. Fans can expect a journey through fantasy and reality, from haunting melodies to thunderous riffs and cinematic arrangements.

To celebrate the release, Myrath will embark on a major European tour starting in April 2026, bringing ‘Wilderness of Mirrors’ to fans across 16 countries.

With millions of views on their cinematic music videos, critically acclaimed albums, and performances at festivals such as Hellfest, Wacken, and Sweden Rock, Myrath continue to captivate audiences worldwide. ‘Wilderness of Mirrors‘ represents the band at their most dynamic and authentic, a milestone in their journey toward becoming one of metal’s most legendary acts.

Pre-orders for ‘Wilderness of Mirrors’ and tickets for the European tour are available now. Don’t miss the next chapter in Myrath’s epic musical journey.

Access the new album HERE.

OBSCURA Announce ‘Stardust 2026 US Tour’ + Japan Shows & Festival Dates

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 22, 2025
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German progressive death metal masters, OBSCURA, are set to return to the U.S. this spring for the ‘Stardust Tour.’ The 18-date run begins on March 15th at the legendary Whisky-A-Go-Go in Hollywood, includes key stops in Austin, Philadelphia, and Detroit, and concludes on April 3rd in Roseville, CA. They will be joined by ALLEGAEON, COGNITIVE, and CRYPTOSIS.

OBSCURA‘s Steffen Kummerer comments, “OBSCURA will return to the United States in March and April 2026 as part of the ongoing ‘A Sonication World Tour’ (2025–2027). We look forward to presenting material from the new album alongside a selection of deep cuts that have never been performed live before. Joining us are Allegaeon and Cognitive from the United States—both leading forces in modern technical and progressive death metal—and Dutch avant-garde thrash unit Cryptosis, completing a powerful and diverse lineup. The ‘Stardust USA 2026’ tour promises an immersive and uncompromising live experience for our North American fans.”

Tickets for the tour are available at https://realmofobscura.com/live.

Confirmed dates for OBSCURA‘s ‘Stardust’ US 2026 tour with ALLEGAEON, COGNITIVE, and CRYPTOSIS are:

03.13.2026  USA  Los Angeles, CA @ Whisky-A-Go-Go
03.14.2026  USA  Tucson, AZ @ The Rock
03.15.2026  USA  El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse Bar & Grill
03.16.2026  USA  Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
03.17.2026  USA  Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street Collective
03.18.2026  USA  Haltom City, TX @ Haltom Theater
03.23.2026  USA  Philadelphia, PA @ Underground Arts
03.24.2026  USA  Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows
03.25.2026  USA  Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom
03.26.2026  USA  Rochester, NY @ Photo City Music All
03.27.2026  USA  Lakewood, OH @ Mercury Music Lounge
03.28.2026  USA  Detroit, MI @ The Sanctuary
03.29.2026  USA  Joilet, IL @ The Forge
03.30.2026  USA  Kansas City, MO @ Warehouse On Broadway
03.31.2026  USA  Colorado Springs, CO @ Black Sheep
04.01.2026  USA  Salt Late City, UT @ Aces High Saloon
04.02.2026  USA  Reno, NV @ Club Underground
04.03.2026  USA  Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post

Following the U.S. run, OBSCURA  will head to Japan for 5 shows on their ‘The Sun Eater’ 2026 tour with label mates FALLUJAH.

The Sun Eater // Japan 2026
W/ FALLUJAH, DVRK
05.20.2026  JP  Tokyo @ Space Odd
05.21.2026  JP  Tokyo @ Space Odd
05.22.2026  JP  Nagoya @ 3Star Image
05.23.2026  JP  Osaka @ Score Factory
05.24.2026  JP  Hiroshima @ Reed

FESTIVALS 2026
01.10.2026  NL  @ Hedon Zwaar 2026
05.02.2026  IND @ Hammersonic Festival 2026
06.18.2026  FR  @ Hellfest 2026
08.15.2026  IT    @ Frantic Festival 2026
08.29.2026  CZ  @ Brezovska Metalova Noc 19

TESTAMENT Announce Spring 2026 US “Thrash Of The Titans Tour” w/ OVERKILL + DESTRUCTION

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 22, 2025
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Iconic Bay Area thrash band TESTAMENT‘s triumphant return continues in 2026 with the announcement of their “Thrash of the Titans” world tour landing in the US this coming spring! The trek unites the band with fellow thrash legends OVERKILL and DESTRUCTION for one of the fiercest tours of the new year. 

Commenting on the tour TESTAMENT frontman Chuck Billy says:

“2026 looks like it is going to start with an explosion with the ‘Thrash of the Titans Tour.’ Joining us will be our Metal Brothers Overkill and Destruction. Our friendship has almost reached 4 decades. This is gonna be a Thrash Metal show you don’t wanna miss!“

OVERKILL’s founding vocalist Bobby “Blitz” Ellsworth states: 

“March can’t come soon enough. We are stoked to be part of this killer package, that will lay waste to the States! Let’s get this show on the road!” 

Founding bassist for DESTRUCTION, Marcel “Schmier” Schirmer adds: 

“This is killer news — the THRASH OF THE TITANS tour is finally hitting America! So many fans have been shouting for this, and now it’s happening. The best tours happen when you roll with bands you respect, bands you can raise hell with — and when the bill just hits hard.“

Get your tickets here: https://www.testamentlegions.com/

TESTAMENT’s“Thrash of the Titans” US Tour Dates: 

Mar 14 – Portland, OR – Roseland theater
Mar 15 – Boise, ID – Treefort Music Hall
Mar 16 – Salt Lake City, UT – Rockwell at the Complex
Mar 18 – Denver, CO – Summit Music Hall
Mar 20 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave
Mar 21 – Minneapolis, MN – The Fillmore
Mar 22 – Chicago, IL – Ramova Theatre
Mar 24 – Detroit, MI – St. Andrew’s Hall
Mar 25 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Ballroom
Mar 27 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
Mar 28 – Sayreville, NJ – Starland Ballroom
Mar 29 – Reading, PA – Club Reverb
Mar 31 – Atlanta, GA – Buckhead Theater
Apr 1 – St. Petersburg, FL – Jannus Live
Apr 3 – Houston, TX – House of Blues
Apr 4 – Dallas, TX – The Bomb Factory
Apr 5 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre
Apr 8 – Phoenix, AZ – The Van Buren
Apr 9 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco
Apr 10 – Berkeley, CA – The UC Theatre (No Overkill)