Canadian metal maverick Devin Townsend recently announced the long-awaited release of his ambitious, orchestral-metal opus ‘The Moth’, out 29th May 2026 via InsideOutMusic.
Pre-order the album: https://dvn.lnk.to/TheMothNE
Devin is pleased to release the video for the track ‘Home At Night’; a track that shows a more delicate side of ‘The Moth’, but one that is no less expansive. Watch the video, produced by longtime collaborator Mike Zimmer, here:
Eclipse Records is thrilled to announce the signing of an exclusive worldwide deal with CAELESTIA from Athens (GREECE). After joining forces with legendary producer Zack Ohren (Machine Head, Six Feet Under, Immolation), the band are poised to deliver their new full-length album entitled Revelations In Black – a sophisticated blend of melodic black metal and modern death metal, featuring the legendary Marc Reign (formerly of Destruction and Morgoth) on drums. The album is scheduled to be released via Eclipse Records on July 24, 2026.
“I am incredibly excited about this partnership with Eclipse Records!” says vocalist Pantelis “Lordwinter” Daskalelos, “This feels like a massive step forward for the band. It is a huge reward for the effort that we put into our new album, to be included in the roster of a well-established label like Eclipse Records” Guitarist Vassilis Thomas adds “Having experienced firsthand all the stages of the band’s history so far, I see our collaboration with Eclipse Records as a very important milestone. Eclipse Records, unlike labels that we have worked with in the past, is willing and able to offer a very wide array of promotional and distribution services, which will really take our band a step further. That’s why I feel very proud about this signing.”
Originating from Athens, Greece, Caelestia has undergone a profound sonic transformation that bridges the gap between the melodic Gothenburg sound and the mechanical precision of American death metal. For this ambitious project, the group traveled to Castle Ultimate Studios to work under the direction of acclaimed American producer Zack Ohren, whose resume includes heavy hitters like Machine Head, Six Feet Under, and Immolation. The resulting record is a masterclass in modern extreme metal that balances technical accuracy with atmospheric depth. The album explores dark psychology and history within the lyrical themes. The title track, “Revelations In Black,” adapts Carl Jacobi’s vampire fiction, while “Dead Eternal” pays tribute to Mayhem’s Per Yngve Ohlin (Dead), focusing on the artist revealed in his personal correspondence letters. Conversely, “Wolves” examines the historical Werwolf organization at the end of WWII, highlighting the tragic brainwashing of youth by propaganda. These tracks showcase the band’s new intellectual depth and guitar-driven sound. With artwork provided by Elena Vasilaki, the visual aesthetic of the album complements the dark mythological and metaphysical allegories found within the music. Caelestia has spent years touring across Europe and the UK, and that grit is evident in every riff of this ten-song collection. Revelations In Black was produced, mixed and mastered by Zack Ohren (Machine Head, Six Feet Under, Immolation), and it is scheduled for release on July 24, 2026.
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Revelations In Black track listing
01. La Morte Amoureuse
02. Buried
03. Jutland
04. Wolves
05. The Slopes of Tenmokuzan
06. Fall of the Demon King
07. Five Unicorns and A Pearl
08. Revelations In Black
09. Reflection of the Beast
10. Dead Eternal
Caelestia lineup
Pantelis “Lordwinter” Daskalelos (vocals & lyrics), Bill (Vassilis) Thomas (guitar & music), Andrew Geo (guitar), Stelios “SD” Tragos (bass), Marc Reign (drums)
For more information about Caelestia and their Revelations In Black album, please visit them on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, or Eclipse Records and follow them on Spotify or Apple Music now!
HEGONY is a death metal band formed in Wrocław in late autumn 2017. From the very beginning, the group has consistently embraced a raw, uncompromising form of death metal, drawing on the aesthetics of the early 1990s. Clear, motoric song structures, heavy riffs, and deep, organic growls are the foundation. A raw, analog sound, devoid of studio polish, completes the whole. The compositions also feature a moderate simplicity characteristic of the British scene and sporadic, cool melodic accents inspired by Scandinavia. HEGONY doesn’t force anything – they focus on clear form, weight, and consistency.
2018 brought their first concerts and intensive work on material. The result was their debut album, “First Stab” (2019), released by Via Nocturna. With this release, the band made their mark on the Polish underground scene and began performing regularly on club stages. In 2020 the split album “Underground Covenant” was released, recorded with friendly bands from Lower Silesia – a material that declared their commitment to the local scene and the underground DIY ethic.
The next step was the demo “Second Stab” (2021), released as a preview of a full-length album. A year later, “Turpistic Ecstasy” (2022) premiered – a material that made HEGONY‘s name increasingly appear in reviews and discussions about Polish death metal.
At the end of 2025, the band returned with the EP “Deviations” The material was recorded, mixed, and mastered in the band’s private studio. Herr was responsible for all production, further underlining the independent nature of the release. The cover art was created by Rotted Artist, who has previously collaborated with artists such as Baalzagoth, Codex Nero, and Vomitvsanctvs.
This is a demanding and unsettling album – far from a one-time listen. HEGONY‘s music draws you in gradually, imposing itself on the subconscious and returning with obsessive regularity. “Deviations” doesn’t flaunt its substance; instead, it builds an atmosphere of growing phobia, internal decay, and pulsating aggression.
The latest EP in physical form on CD can be purchased directly from the band on Bandcamp. You can also listen to this record on popular streaming platforms.
TRACKLIST:
1. Brutal
2. Some Things Should Stay Buried
3. The Hunt
4. Visions of Torture
LINEUP:
Ogre – vocals
Boro – bass, backing vocals
Herr – guitars, ambient textures
Lynx – drums
Thrashers ETERNAL EVIL are excited to announce the first single from their forthcoming album, ‘Forever Feared,’ due out May 29th via Listenable Records. The track entitled “Eyes of Wrath” is accompanied by a lyric video, available below.
With relentless dedication, the band has poured their entire souls into this new album, and, having strengthened their ranks with two of Sweden’s finest musicians — drummer Felix Wahlund and bassist Adam Sjö — they elevate their sound to new extremes.
Stream the single: https://bfan.link/eyes-of-wrath
Influenced by the early works of Thrash Metal royalty such as Slayer, Kreator, Destruction, Dissection, and Exodus, ETERNAL EVIL was formed in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2019, intending to carry on this high-energy insanity.
Following the release of their furious debut album, ‘The Gates Beyond Mortality,’ ETERNAL EVIL wasted no time, immediately embarking on their quest for world domination. Carving a path through Sweden’s vast music landscape, the band quickly claimed their spotlight — opening for In Flames at the legendary Dalhalla, sharing the stage with the mighty Cavalera Brothers two nights in a row, and delivering a full-throttle set at Sweden’s largest rock gathering, the Sweden Rock Festival.
Drawing from their roots in thrash and black metal, ETERNAL EVIL have fused every influence they’ve ever embraced and pushed the boundaries of their genre further than any band in their league. The album’s artwork reflects a deeply personal struggle: serpents symbolize the hardship and betrayal that have surrounded the band, while the hand that strangles the snake stands as a powerful statement — no matter the challenge, ETERNAL EVIL will always rise above, prevail, and conquer, no matter the cost.
Pre-order the album: https://shop-listenable.net/en/search?controller=search&s=eternal+evil
‘Forever Feared’ Track List:
1) Prelude
2) The Darkened Sphere
3) A Soul To Cope
4) Forever Feared
5) Eyes Of Wrath
6) Triumph Through Pain
7) Stain Of Roses
8) The Mountain’s Gaze
9) I Know, The Fire Burns Inside
ETERNAL EVIL are:
Adrian Tobar – Lead Vocals and Guitar
Tobias Lindström – Guitar
Adam Sjö – Bass
Felix Wahlund – Drums
“It’s My Time” is the new single from THE MUGSHOTS‘ new album “Gloomy, Eerie And Weird” and it’s a pure adrenaline rush between Post Punk and Hard Rock featuring the iconic ENRICO RUGGERI and DECIBEL as special guests. YouTube video below.
“Gloomy, Eerie And Weird” is an incredible work more than anything else for its sound, son of the guitarist Priest’s production and Dan Swanö’s mind-blowing mastering at Unisound Studio, then for the guests from all over the world who indelibly enrich the album (just a few names here: Mario “The Black” Di Donato with his last recordings, Gaye Advert, Enrico Ruggeri, Andy La Rocque, Sakis Tolis, Jim Mutilator, Trevor Sadist, Fredrik Norrman, Tommy Talamanca), and above all for the characteristics of the journey they do in this output which, between darkness, irony and vision, confirms a band with its own identity so unique in the international Rock scene to be incomparable.
The journey through darkness, irony, and vision is enriched with a new gem; prepare yourself for an extraordinary experience.
ORDER “Gloomy, Eerie And Weird” LP, CD, bundle: https://t.ly/7zoYL
MY KINGDOM MUSIC: https://linktr.ee/mykingdommusic
THE MUGSHOTS: https://www.facebook.com/themugshots – https://www.instagram.com/themugshots
“The grasp of her talons brings gloam to the light”
A second piece of STORMKEEP‘s upcoming album The Nocturnes of Iswylm has been revealed. Check out the new song “Imperious Sanguine Eroticism” on all streaming platforms, YouTube and Bandcamp available now!
Founded in Denver, Colorado in 2017, STORMKEEP have become one of the spearheads of contemporary symphonic black metal. From the beginning, the band’s work has been defined by a clear sense of identity: melodic, atmospheric, and rooted in the genre’s classic tradition, while shaped by their own fantasy-driven world and narrative approach.
Their first official release, the “Galdrum” EP, arrived in 2020 and quickly established STORMKEEP as a band with a distinctive vision. One year later, their debut album “Tales Of Othertime” expanded that world further, earning the band strong recognition within the international black metal underground and placing them among the most notable new names in the field.
Now signed to Vesperian, STORMKEEP return with their second full-length album, “The Nocturnes Of Iswylm“. Continuing the story first opened on “Tales Of Othertime“, the record further develops the band’s self-described black metal symphonia: a blend of grandeur, medieval atmosphere, and fantastical storytelling, carried by precise songwriting and a strong sense of place.
Produced by the band together with Michael Zech, known for his work with SECRETS OF THE MOON, DARK FORTRESS, and THE RUINS OF BEVERAST, and mastered by Arthur Rizk, whose credits include BLOOD INCANTATION, POWER TRIP, and WORM, “The Nocturnes Of Iswylm” presents STORMKEEP‘s vision with clarity and depth. The cover artwork was created by Simon Bisley, whose unmistakable visual language adds another striking layer to the world of the album. Additional extensive artwork was created by Valnoir, known for his work with ULVER, PARADISE LOST, AMORPHIS, and more.
Following the late March release of the first single, “Carnal Tapestries Of Nailtorn Flesh“, STORMKEEP have now also released the second single, “Imperious Sanguine Eroticism“. It offers another view into “The Nocturnes Of Iswylm” and underlines the band’s position at the forefront of modern symphonic black metal: traditional in spirit, carefully crafted, and fully committed to the world they have built.
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Watch/Hear the new single “Imperious Sanguine Eroticism” and previously released single “Carnal Tapestries Of Nailtorn Flesh” HERE.
The Nocturnes Of Iswylm Track Listing:
01. The Taste of Immortal Blood
02. The Black Dragons of Iswylm
03. Saccharine Subjugation
04. Imperious Sanguine Eroticism
05. Echoes in the Vasts of Sequestration
06. Carnal Tapestries of Nailtorn Flesh
07. Ballad of a Fallen Star
Stormkeep is:
Otheyn Vermithrax: Vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums
Apokteino: Guitar
Nebula Husk: Bass
Lord Dahthar: Keyboards
More info: https://www.instagram.com/stormkeepofficial
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