Winter In Eden return with their highly-anticipated fifth album ‘Never Untold’ which is powerful, modern and yet perfectly balanced.
‘Never Untold’ is available on CD (digipack), LP (webstore exclusive) and all good digital platforms containing ten tracks with elements touching on symphonic metal and progressive rock.
This new studio album builds and further refines the unique style that is Winter In Eden as the band showcases a new line-up led by founder members Vicky Johnson and Steve Johnson. They are joined by Arun Kamath (Guitars) and Owen Alec (Drums) with a guest appearance from Ruud Jolie who performs on four of the tracks.
The album was mixed by Jos Driessen, with co‑mixing by Joost van den Broek, whose production credits include Epica, Powerwolf and Stream of Passion. Their involvement marks a significant step in the band’s sonic development, bringing enhanced clarity, depth and dynamic range to the new material.
Lead singer Vicky Johnson said of the release “We’ve taken our time with this album as we wanted to create something that was topical and thought-provoking. We’ve worked with some incredibly talented people and we’re very proud of how this record has come together.”
OLD RUINS can rightly be classified as BLACK METAL, although this resourceful band from Gelsenkirchen in Germany’s Ruhr area has created its own highly distinctive style, drawing on numerous influences from heavy, doom and melodic metal, and has thus been a much-loved name amongst a large section of the underground scene ever since their first demos on YouTube and, in particular, their magnificent debut album. [ … find out more here » ]
“Mount Arreat” ▶ Full-length album ◀ 🗓️ Sept. 2026
Label: Sick Taste Music Format: Digital + CD + Multiple Colored Vinyl
TERAMAZE have released three new live rehearsal performances on YouTube, marking the first recordings featuring new keyboardist Luke Rosten and completing the five-piece lineup the band has been working towards for years.
These are not polished studio productions. They are honest, live rehearsal recordings captured as the band prepares for ProgPower USA, offering fans a genuine look inside the creative process and the work that goes into building a live performance.
At a time when AI-generated music is becoming increasingly common, these videos stand as a reminder that nothing replaces real musicians performing together in the same room. Every note is played live, every performance is authentic, and every moment reflects the chemistry that only comes from musicians pushing each other to be better.
This is Teramaze exactly as they are—focused, uncompromising, and ready for the next chapter.
London metalcore outfit Metasoma have shed their hard-rock veneer to emerge as a lethal, technical heavy metal machine. Their upcoming new EP, “Core,” marks the first statement from a solidified international unit, pitting British rhythmic weight against the uncompromising metal heritage of the Polish and Romanian underground.
The band have premiered the new music video “Omen” ahead of the release of new EP “Core,” which is out 2nd August 2026.
“Omen offers a taste of the evolution of our new sound, while also serving as a collage of sounds that portray the chaos we are living through as a society, particularly war and everything that comes with it.” – Metasoma
To anchor this pivot, the quintet enlisted Filip Halucha (Heinrich House Studio), the engineer behind the tectonic sounds of Behemoth and Vader, to helm the EP lead single, “Downfall.” The remaining tracks, produced by Dawid Konrad Rydz, capture a band operating at a new level of surgical precision. Together, they have forged a sound that fuses Alter Bridge’s melodic craftsmanship with the unyielding, rhythmic brutality and groove of Pantera.
Frontman Vlad’s vocal delivery is a study in controlled chaos; a caustic, edge-of-sanity rasp that collides with the technical dual-guitar attack and a concrete-heavy rhythm section. Conceptually “Core” is a pessimistic hellscape, a sonic mirror held up to war, propaganda, and the false righteousness of modern reality. This high-velocity energy is tempered by a discordant, playful homage to System of a Down, proving Metasoma can be cerebral without sacrificing their low-end groove.
The band says, “There is a specific kind of numbness that comes when unfortunate events happen in quick succession; these songs are our way of fighting that anaesthesia. Whether we are digging through the attic of mixed childhood memories or scattering the ashes of a toxic relationship, the goal is the same: to learn from the mistakes of our forefathers and do better. We’ve turned these struggles into sonic paintings, but we leave the final interpretation to the listener’s own sensitivity.”
Metasoma is a battle-tested collective that has earned its keep on the road, supporting heavyweights including Vader, Sanctuary, and Illusion, while sharing stages with Nocny Kochanek, Kabanos, and Skarlett Riot. Having headlined London’s legendary The Underworld and commanded the number one slot on Hard Rock Hell Radio charts, Metasoma returns to the heavy circuit operating at a tier where technical complexity meets purely visceral impact.
Recorded between Poland’s BaRock Entertainment Studio and Es Studio in London, the new EP “Core” was tracked to ensure every rhythmic blow landed with maximum commitment. Metasoma are no longer mirroring life; they are projecting a warning. This is a pure demonstration of resilience and the start of a much heavier, more honest era for the band.
“Core” is released 2nd August 2026.
EP Tracklist:
Downfall
Attic
Omen
Shock
Horizon
Live dates: Jul 25th – Northants Rocks Festival, UK Oct 16th – Cafe Noir, Zielona Góra, PL Oct 17th – Klub U Bulka, Sulecin, PL Oct 18th – Papug Pub, Wałbrzych, PL Feb 19th – Magnettofon, Gorzów Wielkopolski, PL Feb 20th – Klub Elektrownia, Żagań, PL Feb 21st – Klub Muzyczny Liverpool, Wrocław, PL
Metasoma is: Vlad Iancu – Vocals Michal Sedzielewski – Guitars Artur Wojcik – Guitars Bolo – Bass Guitar Joe Patterson – Drums
Italian heavy metal band HELLMETALL return with their new single “Afrika“, offering another glimpse into their forthcoming studio album, “Mgla” due out on September 4th, 2026, via Rockshots Records. Following the release of “Gemona Btg. Doesn’t Exist Anymore“, the band continues to explore the album’s thematic depth through music that blends classic heavy metal with thrash influences and a strong narrative approach.
Rather than portraying a geographical or historical account, “Afrika” uses its setting as a symbolic landscape where conflict, survival, and human instinct intersect. The song reflects on the recurring nature of violence and the fragile balance between civilization and primal impulses, reinforcing the conceptual thread that runs throughout “Mgla“. Musically, the track combines driving riffs, dynamic rhythms and melodic passages, remaining faithful to HELLMETALL‘s identity while expanding the atmosphere of the upcoming record. Speaking about the song, the band comments:
“With ‘Afrika’ we wanted to tell a story that goes beyond a specific place. The setting becomes a metaphor for human nature, where fear, violence, and survival emerge in their purest form. It’s one of the songs that best represents the atmosphere and message behind ‘Mgla’.”
Produced as part of the sessions for “Mgla“, “Afrika” further showcases HELLMETALL‘s songwriting approach, combining aggressive energy with melodic arrangements and lyrics inspired by history, literature and reflections on the human condition. The single builds on the direction introduced by the band’s previous releases while revealing another facet of the album’s broader narrative.
With “Mgla“, HELLMETALL continue to develop the musical identity they have refined over the years, balancing traditional heavy metal roots with modern production and storytelling. Each song contributes to a wider conceptual journey where personal experiences, historical references, and symbolic imagery converge into a cohesive listening experience.
Album Release Party – Trieste Rock Camp – Sept 4, 2026
Today, ANTHENORA are releasing the video for “Spider’s Kiss”, a track that will feature on their new album “Divine”. The band’s new album will be released digitally on 28 August and on physical formats on 25 September.
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
