GODZILLA WAS TOO DRUNK TO DESTROY TOKYO are back with a brand new video for King Bong, taken from their latest album Sideral Voivod.
With King Bong, the band unleashes one of their wildest and most unhinged tracks to date, a crushing and kaleidoscopic journey through cosmic sludge, fuzzy psychedelia and stoner driven grooves. Channeling the primal grit of L7, the sludge soaked weight of Melvins and the irreverent energy of Die Spitz, the band continues to push their sound into heavier and more unpredictable territories.
The release of the new video marks a further step in the band’s ongoing promotion of their critically acclaimed album Sideral Voivod, released a few months ago via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records, which has already garnered strong attention within the heavy underground scene.
The video perfectly captures the chaotic and hypnotic essence of the track, delivering a visual trip that matches the band’s raw and explosive sonic identity.
As part of their intense and steadily ongoing live activity, Godzilla Was Too Drunk To Destroy Tokyo will hit the road for a mini tour in Greece this May:
May 15 Kalamata (Bandapart) with Okwaho May 16 Athens (N.A.O.S.) with Okwaho and Ayur May 17 Larisa (Skyland) with Okwaho and Birthday Kicks
Expect high volume, fuzz drenched riffs and a relentless live energy that fully embodies the spirit of Sideral Voivod.
The Feral Kids’ debut single “No Wall,” released today, opens fittingly with the warning sound of an alarm siren. The style is energetic Scandinavian action rock: the guitar riffs are infectious, the vocals deliver both power and grit, and the rhythm section hits with the right amount of punch.
Helsinki-based The Feral Kids have built a reputation for their intense live shows and now deliver on that promise with their first single. The band’s stylish rock follows in the footsteps of acts like The Hellacopters, Guns N’ Roses and iconic Finnish band Smack.
“No Wall” marks the band’s first step toward their upcoming debut album. The track reflects frustration with a world where superficiality has been put on a pedestal—it’s a critical attack on the hollowness of the modern world.
The five-piece The Feral Kids were formed in 2023, but the members have a much longer history in Helsinki’s alternative music scene. Their experience and confidence come through clearly in the music.
Madrid’s AVERSIO HUMANITATIS follow-up 2020’s white-hot “Behold the Silent Dwellers” with another stunning slice of unrelenting, modernist and oft-dissonant Black Metal.
As a second gateway into forthcoming “To Become the Endless Static“, the Spanish ensemble now presents a video for their song ‘Blackened Mold Marrow‘:
‘Blackened Mold Marrow‘ shows AVERSIO HUMANITATIS at their most corrosive and unrestrained. With razor-sharp precision and controlled ferocity, the track descends into themes of decay and inner collapse, delivering a dense, punishing surge of modern Black Metal intensity.
Vocalist, bass player & video creator Alex Moreán comment on song and video:
“In this video I explore the themes of this album from a different perspective. I try to express both the confusion of a dimming consciousness and the idea of a former glory now crumbling and being overridden by corruption, a black mold that comes from inside and outside, in an endless field of darkness. These two songs – the title track as first single and ‘Blackened Mold Marrow’ – are in my opinion the most representative of the album both musically and thematically because of the lyrical contents but also because you can see clearly the evolution of our new material from the technical standpoint.“
Immerse yourself in the haunting atmosphere of the title track and first single — watch the video here:
Find all album details here and follow the band on Facebook and Instagram for updates!
AVERSIO HUMANITATIS are keen to bring their Art onstage — promoters and bookers please get in touch via the band’s official channels.
“To Become the Endless Static” will be released on CD and vinyl (including an exclusive DMP vinyl edition), a special t-shirt design will also be available. Pre-orders are possible via DMP’s EU, US and Bandcamp shops.
Since their conception in Madrid in 2010, AVERSIO HUMANITATIS have meticulously crafted their sound to build a colossal barrier of crushing rawness that explores the different ramifications of human existence and the irony of its destructive pursuit of perfection.
After the 2011 unveiling of their debut record “Abandonment Ritual“, AVERSIO HUMANITATIS took part in the split “Three Ways Of Consciousness” in 2013 alongside SELBST and NIHIL, as well as a split with PRIMIGENIUM in 2015, exploring harsh new levels of sonic depth with each release. 2017 saw the band unleash their landmark EP “Longing For The Untold“, further evolving and pushing the boundaries of their sound with savage dissonance and the inclusion of sepulchral Death Metal stylings while fluidly summating all that came before.
Coinciding with their tenth anniversary in 2020, AVERSIO HUMANITATIS delivered their second full-length album “Behold the Silent Dwellers“. Taking the sound of the antecedent EP to a more distressing and intricate sensory cosmos, “Behold the Silent Dwellers” walks through the ghostly remnants of abandoned cityscapes via unrelenting dissonant Black Metal.
In 2021, AVERSIO HUMANITATIS released digital live album “Silent Dwellers – MMXX“, capturing the raw intensity of their compositions in a live setting at Estudio Uno. A limited vinyl reissue of the band’s EP “Longing For The Untold” followed in 2022. After a series of select live appearances – including shows in Spain alongside DMP label colleagues SELBST – AVERSIO HUMANITATIS returned to the studio in 2025 to record a successor to “Behold The Silent Dwellers“. Entitled “To Become The Endless Static“, the new album will be released on April 24th 2026.
The Austrian thrash/death band DARKFALL are back with new material! On May 1st, a split album with their mates Interrregnum called “Schöcklblut” will be released, with each band contributing 4 brand-new songs.
As a taste, Darkfall’s “Blutopfer” is out now as a digital single on all streaming and download platforms. The CD version will be available exclusively in a limited run directly from the bands. The cover artwork of this joint release you will find below.
Stream the track ▶ https://darkfallaustria.bandcamp.com/track/blutopfer
Photo: Jouni Valjakka, Rudolf Westerholm — Cover art: ToKMR Graphics
The legendary Finnish melodic death metal act WHISPERED makes a long-awaited return with their epic new single ‘Ikikaere’! Fast, fierce, and rich with sweeping orchestrations and the Japanese folk influences the band is known for, the track marks a powerful comeback setting the tone for their upcoming fourth album.
Earlier this year, Whispered also joined forces with Spinefarm Records founder Riku Pääkkönen’s new label Ranka Kustannus (Blind Channel, Cyan Kicks, Kalmah) for the release of their fourth album, set to arrive this fall. Ikikaere, released today, is the band’s first new material since their 2016 album Metsutan. It’s also been ten years since Whispered and Ranka last crossed paths.
”Ranka was interested in Whispered back in 2016 when the band released their previous album. At that time, things didn’t move anywhere, but when the band contacted us about a new album, it didn’t take long to make the decision. It’s a great honor to be able to release the next album from this unique and ambitious band.” says Riku Pääkkönen.
This time around, the collaboration came together effortlessly, driven by a shared enthusiasm from the start.
”Things have felt right with Ranka from the very first meeting. Despite such a long creative break, they immediately believed in what we’re doing and gave us the opportunity to take on and complete our most ambitious and biggest project to date, Whispered’s fourth album.”
The band comments and adds about the single:
”’Ikikaere’ is the first single from the upcoming record, and it only reveals a fraction of what’s to come. Our fastest track so far delivers an intense sense of rebirth, just as the name suggests, along with a massive atmosphere.”
The visually striking music video for the track, directed by the band’s driving force Jouni Valjakka, can be seen here:
With the new release, Whispered will also return to the live stage. The band will perform throughout the year both in Finland and internationally. The run begins on May 9 at On The Rocks in Helsinki, followed by a European tour in late May and a series of summer festival appearances.
10.07.2026 – Dark River Festival, Kotka 15.08.2026 – Saarihelvetti, Tampere
“Orders to all warriors: stream the new track relentlessly and march to the shows in full force to witness the return of the shogunate. Ikikaere! – Whispered
Whispered’s music represents True Finnish Samurai Metal – melodic death metal that blends influences from Japanese traditions with epic orchestration. The band was founded by Jouni Valjakka in 2004 out of a love for metal music and Japan, giving birth to Whispered. Their debut album Thousand Swords (2010) introduced this distinctive fusion to the metal scene. A darker and more mature continuation followed with their second album Shogunate Macabre (2014), and their third full-length Metsutan – Songs of the Void (2016) elevated the band’s multi-layered vision to a new level. Whispered’s music and visual identity have earned the band widespread international recognition for its cross-cultural approach to heavy music. The band has toured in Finland, across Europe, and in Japan, building a strong live reputation and a loyal fanbase. After several years on hiatus, their long-awaited next album will be released this year.
Lineup: Jouni Valjakka – Vocals, Guitar Mikko Mattila – Guitar Olli Paajanen – Bass Filip Gäddnäs – Drums
Finland’s melodic dark metal masters SOULFALLEN return with a second single from their long-awaited upcoming fourth album, set to be released later this year. ’Flesh Unearthed’ is the shortest track of the album, representing its faster and more aggressive side.
”Flesh Unearthed, or FU for short, was one of the first songs we composed for the new album. It is blasting assault that grips its listener from start to finish with its tight riffs and haunting melodies. We can’t wait to unleash this beast live,” accounts vocalist-frontman Kai Leikola.
–Composer: Aapeli Kivimäki & Jari Kinnunen –Lyricist: Kai Leikola –Arrangement: Soulfallen
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