Amulets, created by Portland-based audio/visual artist Randall Taylor, has unveiled their new single ‘Coiled’, featuring multi-instrumentialist Patrick Shiroishi. This is the second taken from new EP Rem(a)inders, out 10th April via Pelagic Records.
Against a hazy analogue backdrop, ambient guitars reverberate and echo through the sonic landscape, creating a sensation of weightlessness that is both calming and unsettling. Melancholic and soaring, ‘Black Sheep’ evokes a presence of isolation and longing in the emptiness. Through patient unfolding, this minimalist, poignant atmosphere raises in intensity, deliberate in its unhurried movement, leaving room for each sound to breathe, evolve, and fade into the next.
Amulets’ new album Rema(i)nders marks his debut on Pelagic Records, a fitting home for a record that thrives in the liminal space between heaviness and fragility. Deeply immersive, the album navigates the dreamy boundaries between the tangible and the ethereal, where sound behaves as memory itself: unstable, layered, and quietly transformative.
Randall Taylor‘s work uses analog tape and its imperfections to explore themes like degradation and nostalgia and their relationship to technology and to the self. By constructing and modifying tape loops and repurposing antiquated cassette players, Taylor creates dense, never-ending, looping soundscapes for both his live performances and sculptural sound art installations.
Known for his ability to weave soundscapes that evoke powerful emotions with minimalistic instrumentation, Taylor’s newest project is a masterful exploration of mood, atmosphere, and texture.
Taylor commented: “Rema(i)nders started as a fragmented collection of songs, memories, ideas, and feelings that I wanted to mash and warp together beyond recognition. What I ended up creating was a beautiful mosaic of texture and light in this darkening world. To remain is to remind. To remind is to remain.”
Track list:
01 – Paths of Acceptance 02 – Former Shells 03 – Coiled (ft. Patrick Shiroishi) 04 – Black Sheep 05 – Slow Motion_Somnia 06 – RemainRemind
With “Demopathy” set for release next 27th March via Punishment 18 Records, technical death metaller IRA have revealed the album’s final tracklist. The record will feature eight tracks, starting with “Intro” and moving through titles such as “Obsessive Attraction,” “The Darkest Side” and “Social Deathwork” for an outcome made of pure violence.
01. Intro 02. Obsessive Attraction 03. The Darkest Side 04. Cynic 05. Phobos Realm 06. Social Deathwork 07. Other Dimension of Reality 08. Forlon and Angry
The concept behind ŹRENICE band emerged in June 2022, right after the final concert of the previous band formed by four of the group’s current musicians. Choosing to close that chapter and start anew, the band spent the following months shaping the instrumental foundations of what would become their debut album “Śnienie“, all while searching for the right voice to complete their sound. In 2024, singer Kamila joined the band, whose presence propelled the creative process forward.
On “Śnienie“, Źrenice forge a distinctive sonic identity, weaving together elements of alternative rock and metal, post-rock, black and sludge metal, and touches of folk-inspired mysticism and dreamlike storytelling.
Music for “Śnienie” debut album was recorded by Krzysztof Godycki at Studio Roslyn (Mord’A’Stigmata). All was mixed and mastered by Haldor Grunberg at Satanic Audio (Behemoth, Dom Zły, Entropia, Terrestrial Hospice, Hostia). Album cover artwork was done by Emilia Mróz. Debut album is released today, on March 18, 2026 in digital format and as CD by Via Nocturna (order).
TRACKLIST:
01. Brama Lasu 02. Neuroza 03. Inni 04. Endymion 05. Stara Chata 06. Czarownica 07. Sam 08. …Lasu Skraj
The band comments their debut album: “The binding element of ‘Dreaming’ is the forest topos, which appears here and there, but it doesn’t constitute any specific concept. In the intro and outro of the album, footsteps can be heard, which are supposed to allow the listener to mentally transport themselves to an isolated place, and therefore suitable for listening, but ultimately it depends solely on the listener whether it will be a forest per se. After all, it’s just ordinary dreaming, from which one will have to wake up sooner or later. The lyrics partially refer to motifs taken from fairy tales, although their main subject remains the human being himself, and also directly the relationships between people“.
Stream “Śnienie” here:
LINE-UP:
Kamila Kuś – vocal Maciej Ciupa – drums Łukasz Hawryluk – guitar Hubert “Huwer” Pomykała – bass Krzysztof K. Pomykała – guitar
Italian psychedelic rock collective ANANDA MIDA are set to return to the stage with a run of live shows across Spain this March. Known for their ever-evolving lineup and immersive sonic explorations, the band continues to expand its live presence, bringing its distinctive blend of heavy psychedelia to new audiences.
Since its inception, ANANDA MIDA has functioned as an open musical project – fluid in structure and rich in collaboration. This approach has led to a diverse and dynamic discography, including a trilogy of concept albums inspired by G. I. Gurdjieff’s Beelzebub’s Tales to His Grandson, as well as the acclaimed Live at Duna Jam, released via Heavy Psych Sounds Records.
Following their recent creative work and continued exploration in the studio, the band is now ready to hit the road again. The upcoming Spanish dates promise intense and atmospheric performances, featuring different facets of the ANANDA MIDA collective.
ANANDA MIDA “LIVE EN ESPAÑA 2026”:
18.03. Barcelona, La Deskomunal (w/ Meltem) 19.03. Zaragoza, Sala Z (w/ Desärtico) 20.03. Bilbao, Sala Mytho – Silver Trip Fest 21.03. Madrid, Sala Starving (w/ Dhuma)
With this short but powerful run of shows, ANANDA MIDA reaffirm their commitment to the live experience – constantly shifting, collaborative, and deeply rooted in psychedelic expression.
Breakout hardcore wrecking crew BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. have returned with a brutal new single, ‘PUSHED BEYOND THE BRINK,’ out now via Nuclear Blast Records.
BIG ASS TRUCK I.E.’s eagerly awaited follow-up to late 2025’s pit anthem “BACK WHEEL STOMP,” is the sound of pure mayhem; a runaway freightliner as it barrels through earholes on a path of sonic destruction.
Commenting on the track the band says: “We’re super stoked for this track! This idea had been in the tank for a while and we were all very excited to finally bring it to fruition. The KILLDOZER is a legendary vehicle/event and id like to think we did it justice in showing how maniacal that whole situation was/is. We’re hoping this track can resonate with anyone else who feels life is just punching down on you everyday.”
BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. is currently en route through Europe delivering their ferocious music to the masses with BODYSNATCHER and PSYCHO FRAME.
BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. European Tour Dates: Mar 17 – Berlin, DE – Hole 44 Mar 18 – Copenhagen, DK – Pumpehuset Mar 19 – Hamburg, DE – Logo Mar 20 – Hannover, DE – Faust Mar 21 – Prague, CZ – Rock Cafe Mar 22 – Warsaw, PO – Hydrozagadka Mar 24 – Munich, DE – Backstage Mar 26 – Aarau, CH – Kiff Mar 27 – Eindhoven, NL – Dynamo Mar 28 – Bochum, DE – Matrix Mar 29 – Antwerp, BE – Trix Club
About BIG ASS TRUCK I.E.:
Born in the inland empire. Fueled by diesel and bad decisions. 2000 horsepower breakdowns. 12-ton riffs. Anyone in the way catches the back wheel stomp. Not a band. A wrecking crew on bald tires. BIG ASS TRUCK I.E. isn’t here to partake in hardcore. It’s here to run it over, back it up, and run it over again.
While fresh to the prog space, ONLY HUMAN are already on the brink of a major discovery with their debut album. On Planned Obsolescence, the Danish upstarts invent an existential form of prog metal that speaks to our not-too-distant dystopia.
“[…] an outstanding progressive album, and in many ways, it might point towards where the genre is headed for the future”, Metal Templewrites in an early 9/10 review of Planned Obsolescence.
Today, ONLY HUMAN are releasing the third and final advanced single from Planned Obsolescence. “Techno Fascist” confronts the forces corrupting our society with the band’s cutting-edge fusion of prog, classic rock and modern metal.
“At the core of ‘Techno Fascist’ is a confrontation with the privatized technocratic establishments of today”, Only Human vocalist Patrick Grønbæch Christensen says. “The song questions the acceptance of disruptive technology as an inevitability while also asserting that we all have a choice in whether we want to risk losing our humanity to a soulless system that guides our every move”.
Concept albums are standard entries in metal’s vaunted archives. But few bands are hardwired around a core idea. “We like a lot of bands that just play rock music”, Christensen explains, ”but we wanted ONLY HUMAN to be about something”.
Planned Obsolescence reckons with technology’s increasingly hostile takeover. “Tech companies often design their products to have an expiration date, so that we’re forced to replace them with the newest model”, Christensen explains. Like a virus, “Techno Fascist” goes undetected at first. Electronics glisten like a dream of utopia before the song comes crashing down amidst a turbulent stream of low-tuned chugs.
“The album is supposed to wake people up to all the ways technocracy is encroaching on society”, Christensen says. “Through our social media and the adoption of influencer culture, we now live in a reality where humans are products to be consumed and disposed of”.
ONLY HUMAN arrive with a bleak vision for our future. While ushered in by an enchanting keyboard, “Techno Fascist” culminates with a breakdown that’s truly crushing. “Cut from the cord, you’re obsolete”, Christensen warns with fearsome growls. But while Planned Obsolescence is fueled by existential dread, the band’s inventive approach proves there’s still hope. By toggling between headbanging riffs, an eye-opening solo, soothing cleans and prog’s synthetic folds, they repeatedly find new ways to break the system.
“When the world is going badly, the reason is because people gave up”, Christensen concludes. “Things aren’t hopeless. We can absolutely fight back. Hopefully, this album gets people to think about valuing humanity over profit”.
Tracklist 1. Drift (4:44) 2. The Sun and the Moon (3:54) 3. Steep Descent (5:56) 4. Death Cult (3:40) 5. Techno Fascist (6:01) [WATCH] 6. Automata (6:12) [WATCH] 7. Aspire (4:22) 8. Breach (5:41) [WATCH]
Full runtime: 40:32
Catch ONLY HUMAN live and in the flesh during their upcoming record release show, as well as at Sweden Rock Festival and Naestved Metalfest.
ONLY HUMAN Live in 2026 May 2 – Copenhagen, DK @ Rust (Record Release Show) June 3-6 – Sölvesborg, SE @ Sweden Rock Festival August 27-29 – Næstved, DK @ Næstved Metalfest September 5 – Grindsted, DK @ Metalbox Festival November 7 – Hjortshoj, DK @ Viruphuset (with Cold Night for Alligators)
Despite evolving with greater speed and scope than other corners of the metal archives, progressive metal never strays from the cutting edge. ONLY HUMAN are fresh on the scene, having signed with Season of Mist at the beginning of 2026 ahead of an appearance at this year’s Sweden Rock Festival. But the Danish band are already on the brink of a major discovery with their debut album. With Planned Obsolescence, they’ve invented an existential form of prog metal that warns of our not-too-distant dystopia.
“The album is supposed to wake people up to all the ways technocracy is encroaching on society”, says vocalist Patrick Grønbæch Christensen. “Tech companies often design their products to have an expiration date, so that we’re forced to replace them with the newest model. Through our social media and the adoption of influencer culture, we now live in a reality where humans are products to be consumed and disposed of”.
ONLY HUMAN were assembled through online and IRL connections. The band started in 2022 with Christensen on both guitar and vocals and drummer Andreas Pröll. The two were soon joined by bassist Guillaume Blanjean. As their music grew in scope and became more ambitious, they decided to recruit additional guitarists. Martin Hastrup and JaCK Kijne joined in 2024, just as Planned Obsolescence was starting to take shape.
All five members of ONLY HUMAN are brought together by a vast host of shared interests. The band’s name comes from a pivotal scene in The Matrix. Other late ‘90s totems — from drum ‘n’ bass to Linkin Park and Opeth — twisted together with the modern-day influence of TesseracT, Periphery and Bring Me The Horizon to inform their collective DNA. But from the very beginning, they were determined to deviate from the norm.
“We like a lot of bands that just play rock music, but we wanted ONLY HUMAN to be about something”, Christensen says. “We’re interested in creating a musical universe that portrays a future on the brink of collapse”.
Planned Obsolescence reckons with technology’s increasingly hostile takeover. One of the first songs that ONLY HUMAN wrote together, lead single “Automata” expands from a scrolling syncopated rhythms into mainframe-shaking grooves, as the surrounding world narrows in on itself. “We’ve offloaded critical thought”, says Christensen, who also took on all phases of the production process. “We’re not really doing things because we want to do them. It’s because an algorithm has decided that’s what we should do”. Brain rot might be the silent killer for today’s digital age, but the steady intrusion of beats, blips and synthetic patches into the album’s song wiring imitates how corporate greed and invasive technologies fight to control our day-to-day existence. Like a virus, “Techno Fascist” emerges unsuspectingly before it comes crashing down amidst a turbulent stream of low-tuned chugs.
ONLY HUMAN’s vision for the future verges on apocalyptic. “Breach” closes the album by looking past the point of no return. Amidst its crushing despair, even the song’s glowing keys appear like a comet bound for Earth. But while fueled by existential dread, Planned Obsolescence isn’t void of hope. After all, there’s nothing broken, outmoded or dated about this new band. Unlike the attempts of artificial intelligence, their fusion of prog, djent, hard rock and electronic soundscapes is the product of much care and hard work. They had to tinker with several different versions before “Steep Descent” finally reached its climactic bridge. “Cast your flame beyond this bleak reality”, Christensen beckons as dizzying melodies and a stellar guitar solo propel him and his bandmates into the next stratosphere.
“When the world is going badly, the reason is because people gave up”, Christensen concludes. “Things aren’t hopeless. We can absolutely fight back. Hopefully, this album gets people to think about valuing humanity over profit”.
Lineup Patrick Grønbæch Christensen- Vocals Martin Hastrup – Guitars JaCK Kijne – Guitars Andreas Pröll – Drums Guillaume Blanjean – Bass
Recording, Mixing and Mastering Studio Only Human Studio
Production Credits Producer & Sound Engineer – Patrick Grønbæch Christensen Mixing Engineer – Patrick Grønbæch Christensen Mastering Engineer – Patrick Grønbæch Christensen (Digital and CD), Brett Caldas-Lima (Vinyl)
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