Available now on all digital platforms and accompanied by a lyric video on YouTube, ‘Wild Crowd’ is the new single from hard rockers ROCKLUST, released via Volcano Records & Promotion.
The track is a blast of electric energy, groove, and stage spirit that captures and conveys the visceral essence of raw, uncompromising rock. With influences ranging from Whitesnake to Extreme and Motörhead, Wild Crowd showcases the band’s wild and untamed soul, unfolding in a crescendo of powerful riffs, tight rhythms, and a gritty, charismatic vocal performance.
It’s an intentionally iconic track — an adrenaline-fueled anthem of passion, rebellion, and a visceral connection with the audience and the live scene. The single is the third preview from the upcoming album Smoking Wheels, due for release in April 2026, and stands as a true manifesto for those who live rock as a lifestyle and identity. The sound is rough, direct, and stripped of any frills: the band plays like they’re on a packed stage, surrounded by a wild crowd — the very image that gives this no-holds-barred track its title.
Scottish progressive metal band Dvne announce the release of their powerful performance at Hellfest Open Air 2023. “Live at Hellfest” features a selection of songs exclusively from Dvne‘s acclaimed album Etemen Ænka, showcasing the band’s crushing heaviness, atmospheric depth, and commanding live presence. Recorded in front of a massive festival audience, the release captures the raw energy and immersive sound that have made Dvne one of the most compelling acts in modern progressive metal.
Live at Hellfest arrives as Dvne prepares to hit the road as support for Igorrr, marking an exciting new chapter for the band and offering fans a raw snapshot of their live presence.
Formed in Edinburgh in 2013 by displaced Frenchman Victor Vicart and native Scot Dudley Tait, post-metal prog-sludge artisans Dvne have been building a powerful head of steam since their second album, 2021’s kaleidoscopically mesmerizing Etemen Ænka. Their first release for the legendary Metal Blade Records label, the LP was a concerted hike up the greasy pole for this enigmatic outfit, enabling Dvne to embark on UK and European headline tours and win spots at such discerning festivals as Hellfest, ArcTanGent, Desertfest, Damnation and Resurrection. Then the stunning third album Voidkind in 2024 propelled this expanded five-piece line-up (welcoming Maxime Keller on keyboards) to the top of their game.
Certainly Voidkind succeeds in finding new modes of expression for Dvne. The songs are more pointed, direct and memorable, but the soundscape still has a radiant, evolving, hypnotic flow, the effect achieved with fewer layers of sonic ornamentation, consciously urging closer to Dvne‘s incendiary live sound.
Today, The band has embarked on their European tour as support for labelmates Igorrr.
Igorrr w/ DVNE & thoughtcrimes: 2/05/2026 La Boite Noire – Meisenthal, FR 2/06/2026 Im Wizemann Hall – Stuttgart, DE 2/07/2026 Backstage Werk – Munich, DE 2/08/2026 Alcatraz – Milan, IT 2/10/2026 Kino Siska – Ljubljana, SI 2/11/2026 Gasometer – Vienna, AT 2/12/2026 Roxy – Prague, CZ 2/13/2026 Barba Negra – Budapest, HU 2/14/2026 Progresia – Warsaw, PL 2/16/2026 Loftas – Vilnius, LT 2/17/2026 Helitehas – Tallinn, EE 2/18/2026 Kulttuuritalo – Helsinki, FI 2/20/2026 Fryshuset – Stockholm, SE 2/21/2026 Rockefeller – Oslo, NO 2/22/2026 Amager Bio – Copenhagen, DK 2/24/2026 Metropol – Berlin, DE 2/25/2026 FZW – Dortmund, DE 2/26/2026 Tivoli – Utrecht, NL 2/27/2026 L’Aeronef – Lille, FR 2/28/2026 Le 106 – Rouen, FR
DVNE is: Victor Vicart – guitars, vocals Daniel Barter – guitars, vocals Dudley Tait – drums Alexandros Keros – bass Maxime Keller – keys
PATRIARCHS IN BLACK release new single and official video ‘Left Behind’.
Singer Daniel Soren says about “Left Behind”: The song lyrics are based on a reflection of what may be viewed as the tragedy of certain real life experiences for many people, some of the hardships of the human condition, blended with the metaphoric concepts of loss, acceptance and making the most of the time that we have while we are alive. The song tells a tragic story of loss, at both the human level and at the mystical cosmic level… but, as the universe is a balance of both entropy and growth and evolution — so, too, is the human life …and in the end, what matters most is the legacy that one will leave behind — what did you do with your life while you were alive? There is only a finite amount of time in life to make a legacy, so the song reminds us to not waste the time that we have while we are still alive.
The Song was recorded by Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative) on drums, Dan Lorenzo (Hades / Non-Fiction) on guitar/bass and guest vocalist Daniel Soren.
Dan Lorenzo adds:
Lots going on with PATRIARCHS IN BLACK this month. Most importantly we have a brand new ORIGINAL single and video out today. Left Behind is a stand alone single-never before available featuring myself, Johnny Kelly on drums and guest vocalist Daniel Soren. Daniel was the singer for Sixty Watt Shaman and I had been trying to contact him for years.
On top of all the above, I’ve written and recorded the music to 13 NEW songs. Johnny has finished drums for half of them. Now we just need to wait for our vocalists to do their thing and hopefully we can release another brand new original album by the end of this year.
Acclaimed heavy artist A.A. WILLIAMS returns with “Wolves,” a mesmerizing new single that delves into the liminal space where consciousness and subconsciousness intertwine. The track marks another powerful addition to her evocative body of work, showcasing her ability to transform abstract emotional landscapes into visceral sonic experiences.
“Wolves” is a meditation on emotional echo, on searching without resolution, and on how even the faintest memories can leave a permanent mark on the psyche. The song captures the sensation of moving through a haze, where meaning feels close but never fully defined, and where longing exists without a clear object. It speaks to the human tendency to chase feelings, moments, or versions of ourselves that exist just beyond reach.
“Wolves describes the blurred lines between dreams and reality,” says A.A. WILLIAMS. “Ideas and emotions bleed across the boundary, their imprint faint but profound, a softly etched signature on your psyche. Hazy memories begin to fade, you force your feet to touch the ground, yearning for things that were never yours, hopelessly, endlessly searching for the unattainable.”
“Wolves” lands as A.A. WILLIAMS continues her track across the UK and Europe. Both “Wolves” and the previously released single “Just A Shadow” will be available as a tour exclusive vinyl during this run.
FEBRUARY 05 UK London, Bush Hall 06 UK Southampton, Papillon 07 BE Diksmuide, 4AD 08 FR Paris, Nouveau Casino 10 FR Toulouse, Le Rex 11 ES Barcelona, La Nau 12 ES Madrid, Villanos 13 PT Lisbon, Casa Capitão 14 PT Porto, Mouco 15 ES Donosti, Dabadaba 17 FR Grenoble, L’Ampérage 18 IT Milan, Legend Club 19 CH Aarau, KiFF 20 DE Munich, Live/Evil 21 AT Vienna, Chelsea 22 CZ Prague, Subzero 24 PL Warsaw, VooDoo 25 DE Berlin, Neue Zukunft 26 DE Cologne, Gebäude 9 27 NL Eindhoven, Effenaar 28 NL Utrecht, Tivoli Cloud Nine
MARCH 05 RO Bucharest, Control Club 07 TU Istanbul, Blind
About A.A. WILLIAMS
Having made her debut live appearance at the prestigious Roadburn Festival in the Netherlands off the back of a self-titled EP, A.A. WILLIAMS has since toured across the globe with the likes of CULT OF LUNA, EXPLOSIONS IN THE SKY, RUSSIAN CIRCLES, SLEEP TOKEN and THE SISTERS OF MERCY, as well as establishing herself as a headline artist – including a show at the iconic Queen Elizabeth Hall inside London’s Southbank Centre.
Standout festival appearances have dovetailed with two album releases – 2020’s Forever Blue and 2022’s As The Moon Rests, which both received widespread critical acclaim and put A.A. WILLIAMS firmly in the slipstream of the wave of female vocalists taking textured, epic and folk-rooted heavy music into new and progressive directions. A BBC session at the legendary Maida Vale Studios only bolstered WILLIAMS’ credentials.
Not one to rest on her laurels, she has also released a selection of ‘companion pieces’ – a collaborative single with Japanese post-rock titans MONO (“Exit In Darkness”); a solo covers collection recorded during 2020’s pandemic lockdown — Songs From Isolation — that garnered praise from THE CURE’s Robert Smith and SMASHING PUMPKINS‘ Billy Corgan for her unique take on their original songs; and perhaps most impressively, 2021’s arco saw the multi-instrumentalist completely rework her debut EP from rock instrumentation to a string ensemble, utilising her classical training and arrangement skills to stunning effect.
With new label partner Reigning Phoenix Music, 2026 will serve as a major milestone for A.A. WILLIAMS.
Swedish heavy metal veterans LION’S SHARE continue their comeback campaign with the new single “Pentagram”, the opening track from their long-awaited album Inferno, out March 27, 2026 via Metalville
“Pentagram” kicks off Inferno with a dark, uncompromising tone. Musically, the song delivers classic heavy metal authority with sharp riffs, commanding vocals, and a sinister edge that makes it a natural introduction to the album.
Vocalist Nils Patrik Johansson explains the inspiration behind the lyrics: “The song was inspired by a colleague of mine — a quirky guy in his 60s, a huge fan of heavy metal and black metal. At some point he decided he was a Satanist. Since he didn’t want to keep his Christian first name, he simply flipped the letters around and officially registered a new one. I found the whole thing both dark and hilarious, and wrote a lyric about it. Needless to say, he was incredibly proud when he found out there was a song dedicated to him.”
Guitarist Lars Chriss adds: “‘Pentagram’ was a given choice as the opening track on Inferno. It immediately defines the atmosphere of the album — dark, heavy, and straight to the point. It sets the listener’s mindset from the very first second.”
The accompanying black-and-white band performance video was filmed in November 2025 and directed by Tom Wouda. Featuring gritty, fast-cut performance footage shot in an industrial workshop filled with chains and heavy machinery, the video channels a modernized “Painkiller” vibe, perfectly aligning with the song’s dark and foreboding atmosphere.
Formed in Sundsvall, Sweden in 1987, LION’S SHARE quickly established themselves as a force within European heavy metal, touring extensively alongside legends such as MOTÖRHEAD, SAXON, DIO, MANOWAR, U.D.O., and DEE SNIDER.
Their critically acclaimed catalog includes albums like Emotional Coma and Dark Hours, praised for their balance of crushing heaviness and melodic strength.
Since 2017, LION’S SHARE has operated as a powerful duo with Lars Chriss (guitars) and Nils Patrik Johansson (vocals), supported by trusted collaborators in studio and on stage. With “Inferno”, the band are ready to reclaim their place at the forefront of heavy metal.
Alongside the release of “Another Desire,” LION’S SHARE have announced their first live shows of 2026:
March 27, 2026 – Release Show @ Encore, Sundbyberg (Stockholm), Sweden
April 11, 2026 – Hell Yeah Rock Club / Palatset, Linköping, Sweden
The band have also been confirmed for ALIVE FESTIVAL, one of Sweden’s major summer festivals — taking place in Borlänge, Sweden, July 2–4, 2026.
TRACKLIST “Inferno”
PENTAGRAM [04:03]
WE ARE WHAT WE ARE [04:10]
WE WILL ROCK [03:45]
THE LION’S TRIAL [05:31]
BAPTIZED IN BLOOD [03:58]
LIVE FOREVER [04:43]
CHAIN CHILD [04:31]
ANOTHER DESIRE [04:36]
RUN FOR YOUR LIFE [06:56]
ALBUM CREDITS Produced and mixed by: Lars Chriss Mastered by: Mike Lind All songs written by: Lars Chriss & Nils Patrik Johansson COVER ART & BOOKLET DESIGN BY: Blekkmark Design Studio
Nils Patrik Johansson – Vocals Lars Chriss – Guitars Andy Loos – Bass Kay Backlund – Keyboards Anuviel (Saecred Spirit) – Keyboards Fredrik Johansson – Drums
LIVE LINE UP Nils Patrik Johansson – vocals Lars Chriss – guitar Andy Loos – bass Magnus Ulfstedt – drums
Cincinnati hard rock outfit ENMY kick off 2026 with a re-worked edition of “Last One Standing.“
“Last One Standing” is a defiant modern rock anthem driven by resilience and raw determination. Built on crushing riffs and a massive, chant-ready chorus, ENMY delivers a powerful statement about outlasting doubt, pressure, and everything stacked against you. Originally released for the game Bloodhunt, “Last One Standing” has been reworked from the ground up. Aggressive, empowering, and unapologetic, this is a track for moments when quitting isn’t an option.
With the full complement of emotive songwriting, heavy guitars, brutal vocals, and progressive build up ENMY continues to build up an arsenal of emotionally resonant tracks to their already electrifying supply. 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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