Los Angeles-based The Dark have officially dropped their highly anticipated self-titled debut EP via Arising Empire, cementing their place as one of the most exciting new acts in rock. The band, formed by Craig Johns Jr. and Alan Ashby (Of Mice & Men) deliver a haunting yet electrifying sound, drawing influence from Nine Inch Nails, White Zombie, Deftones, and Health.
The EP’s lead single, ‘Chemicals’, made waves upon release, premiering on BBC Radio 1’s Rock Show with Daniel P Carter and amassing over 400,000 Spotify streams in no time flat. To celebrate the EP’s release, The Dark will play their first-ever headline show on February 23, 2025, at The Echo in Los Angeles, a night that marks the beginning of a new era for the band.
German breakout band From Fall To Spring have released their brand-new single, ‘Take The Pain Away’. The song delivers a powerful mix of soaring vocals, a massive chorus, and infectious energy.
The release comes as the band competes in “Chefsache ESC 2025 – Who Sings for Germany’, the Raab TV show determining Germany’s entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 2025. With their signature blend of rock, metal, and modern electronic elements, From Fall To Spring are proving to be strong contenders, captivating audiences with their electrifying performance.
Catch From Fall To Spring live: 24.10.25 – Hamburg (DE) – Gruenspan (Selling Fast) 25.10.25 – Eindhoven (NL) – De Effenaar 27.10.25 – London (UK) – The Dome 28.10.25 – Manchester (UK) – Night & Day Cafe 30.10.25 – Antwerp (BE) – Kavka Oudaan 31.10.25 – Paris (FR) – La Maroquinerie 01.11.25 – Cologne (DE) – Carlswerk (Upgrade!) 02.11.25 – Leipzig (DE) – Werk 2 (Selling Fast) 03.11.25 – Frankfurt (DE) – Das Bett 05.11.25 – Zurich (CH) – Exil 06.11.25 – Stuttgart (DE) – Im Wizemann (Selling Fast) 07.11.25 – Prague (CZ) – Palac Akropolis 09.11.25 – Munich (DE) – Backstage (Selling Fast) 11.11.25 – Warsaw (PL) – Hydrozagadka
Five years since their latest studio offering, Strike Hard, London/UK-based iconic NWOBHM band AIRFORCE, featuring Doug Sampson (ex-Iron Maiden), returns with their much-acclaimed, new albumActs of Madness. Out today via ROAR and available as vinyl, CD and digital formats, you can order your copy of Acts of Madnessnow at this location: https://airforce.rpm.link/actspr
Acts of Madness is a comeback worthy of the standard-bearer of the entire genre and an album that will strongly resonate within the metal community worldwide. The album showcases the band’s ability to evolve the AIRFORCE sound while staying true to their signature style, that has defined them for decades. Created during challenging times, the album represents a bold step forward for the band, blending their hard rock and heavy metal influences into a powerful collection of tracks. With 11 songs and nearly an hour of material, the album delivers the epic, arena-worthy sound that fans have come to expect from AIRFORCE!
Despite the adversity the band faced, including the global pandemic and the tragic loss of their producer and close friend Pete Franklin, the band forged ahead with unwavering determination. The project took a poignant turn after Franklin’s passing, as the band lost many of the original recordings. Fortunately, longtime collaborator Jezz Coad stepped in to help bring the album to completion. Coad, who originally worked with AIRFORCE in the 1980s, was instrumental in shaping the final product. This album stands as a tribute to Franklin, whose influence is felt throughout the tracks.
Recorded initially at his studio in 2020, the production was delayed due to the pandemic, resulting in the loss of much of the material. However, the band’s resilience ensured the album was finished,
with demos salvaged from previous sessions. The result is an album that feels deeply personal to the band, encapsulating both their struggles and triumphs. Fans of AIRFORCE can expect a powerful, emotionally charged listening experience, with the grandeur of heavy metal that’s perfect for large arenas! A recent performance at the Movistar Arena in Bogotá, Colombia, reaffirmed the band’s place in the metal scene, as fans responded enthusiastically to both classic hits and new material from the album. Dedicated to Pete Franklin, this album captures the heart and soul of AIRFORCE ’s journey, ensuring his legacy will live on through their music.
In support of Acts of Madness, AIRFORCE have announced a live appearance at Harder than Rock Festival 2025 in Zagreb, Croatia, on March 8, 2025, with many more club and festival appearances to follow soon!
“Weathered Axe” is the savage new single from London, England, black metal punks FINAL DOSE. The song, now streaming exclusively at Black Metal Daily, is the latest single preceding the band’s blistering new LP, “Under the Eternal Shadow“.
With an inception heading back to the year 2020, UK’s FINAL DOSE have built a reputation from its feral blend of black metal’s icy malevolence and the raw, uncompromising power of punk through the release of a demo, an EP and a full-length album in 2023.
With the experience of touring across the US and Europe granted by the excellent reception of aforementioned “Void Inside”, FINAL DOSE return with a vengeance, a bone-crushing slab of savagery and frostbitten fury entitled “Under the Eternal Shadow”.
Merging Black Metal and Punk is not in any way a novelty, however few acts have managed to imply the solid edge of both approaches in a such a vehemently organic fashion as the UK horde. From the very first seconds of opener “Eternal Winter”, a clear, powerful, in-your-face production compels the razor-sharp virulent riffs to gleam and cut through the ether like an electrical storm, whereas pounding fast beats function as a taser for the body, a remarkably pulsing mania which serves as a marching order for the wild raging vocals, a performance which renders gist to each word yelled in anguish.
But, beware. “Under the Eternal Shadow”’s ornamentation is yet provided by various elements such as Dungeon Synth and Folk, details that supply the record with more than a Black Metal/Punk substance. The brilliant slower moments offer an extra dose of bleakness and despair to the filthy fury, together with the lugubrious clean chords, filled with disheartening melody. These traits blazingly give shape to the lyrical concept of the album, the pain and gloom of mental decline, the misery of the societal ravishingly decay. This layer of mournfulness genuinely confers momentum to FINAL DOSE’s art, a sense of impending doom which sticks to the brain and captures the heart, making “Under the Eternal Shadow” much more than a musical record, but a tome of inspiration through the ashes of the world’s turmoil and dismay.
Wolves of Hades is proud to be releasing on April 11th these hymns of total blackened debauchery on LP / CD / MC and Digitally.
Tracklist:
1. Eternal Winter 2. Weathered Axe 3. Rite of Spring 4. Servant 5. Dark Paradise 6. Wretched 7. Funeral March 8. Locked in the Black Dungeon 9. Revenge 10. Drag the Light Down
Credits:
Music written by Final Dose Recorded and Mixed by Stanley Gravett at Holy Mountain Studios Mastered by Bread Boatright at Audiosiege Artwork by B. Fusco
Australian Prog Metal Giants TERAMAZE return with their latest single, “Ending of All”, a fierce and electrifying track that captures the chaos of the world and transforms it into a powerful sonic force. The band’s message is clear: channel the madness, break free from the turmoil, and restore inner peace.
The track’s raw energy, fast-paced rhythms, and mind-blowing guitar work demand to be heard at full volume. “Ending of All” is designed to blow apart your speakers and leave you craving more. “Let this radical track blow apart your speakers—full volume is the only way to appreciate it,” says the band.
Available now on all streaming platforms, don’t miss your chance to experience the power of TERAMAZE.
Emerging progressive metal visionaries BlackLight invites listeners on an emotive journey with their introspective single “So Far Away,” a haunting track from their upcoming conceptual album Future Belongs To, set for release on March 21, 2025, via Wormholedeath Records.
“So Far Away” combines haunting introspection with melancholic undertones, blending themes of reflection, regret, and a longing for clarity. Its poetic ambiguity allows listeners to draw their own meanings while immersing themselves in BlackLight’s signature sound—a mesmerizing fusion of soft, dark wave elements with their progressive metal roots. The track’s atmospheric instrumentation creates a deeply emotive experience that envelopes the listener, leaving a lasting impact.
“Future Belongs To” is a progressive metal conceptual album and a remarkable progressive rock album that showcases BLACKLIGHT’s solid and cohesive artistry. Rich with melancholy and calm tones, it creates a versatile vibe that is perfect for any situation. Drawing inspiration from iconic acts like Opeth, Rush, Tool, Dead Can Dance, and fellow countrymen Riverside, the band weaves these influences into a unique and captivating sound that defines their identity. This album is worth discovering.
Formed in 2019 by Maciej Majewski, BlackLight quickly carved out a unique progressive metal sound. Their debut album, Follow the Future, recorded in Kraków’s Studio 13 and Studio Centrum, was well-received by fans and critics, leading to live performances on Antyradio’s Makakofonia and other major stations.
In 2021, the band recorded their second album, River of Time, released by Metal Rock Promotion in early 2022. A lineup change in late 2023 saw drummer Stanisław Skowroński join, with Majewski taking over vocals. With this refreshed lineup, BlackLight recorded Future Belongs To, a conceptual album set for release by Wormholedeath.
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