Fireborn release the opener “Dancing With The Villain” from their upcoming album “Dreamcatcher,” which will be released on January 23, 2026.
The band is really on a roll right now! The first mega reviews are coming in, a magazine is touting them as the new “Warlock,” and there will soon be great news on the festival front as well. “Dancing With The Villain” is also the second high-quality video from the new album, a song that, in the broadest sense, is also about the recognition of serious musicians. The video was created by Dream Film Factory.
Collector’s box set: individually numbered, bandana with FIREBORN logo, “Titans Of Fire” patch, and personally signed autograph card.
Tracklist: 01 – Dancing With The Villain 02 – Set The World On Fire 03 – Point Of No Return 04 – Likes For A Life 05 – Pull The Trigger 06 – Little Wanderer 07 – Crisis Of Youth 08 – Dreamcatcher 09 – Flashlight 10 – Out Of The Edges 11 – Human
“We’ll be throwing a release party on January 24, 2026 at @VivaBar (ex Notlösung) in Lörrach, and we’d love to see as many of you there as possible!”
Biography FIREBORN: The focus is on Jenny, a singer who captivates audiences with her unique, raspy voice, her wide vocal range, and her ability to effortlessly switch between delicate tones and pure power. She is supported by Dennis (guitar), Raphael (drums), Chris (bass), and Rick (guitar)—a band that doesn’t just play music on stage, but unleashes energy. In 2019—then still under the name Dislike Silence—the band reached the finals of the 37th German Rock and Pop Awards, taking third place in the “Rock” category. The big step followed in winter 2021: recording sessions at Little Creek Studio in Gelterkinden, produced by Schmier (Destruction) and recorded by V.O. Pulver (Pro- Pain, Burning Witches, Nervosa). Their debut album, Reflections, was released in 2023 via the US label Deko Entertainment and not only landed Fireborn on the official rock and metal charts, but also on stages with Silbermond, Burning Witches, Destruction, and other major players in the scene. Musically, Fireborn combine the energy of modern American hard rock with the soul of classic rock – full of atmosphere, emotion, and memorable melodies.
Line-up: Jenny Gruber – Vocals Raphael Singh – Drums Rick Götze – Guitars Dennis Weber – Guitars Christian Lehr – Bass
With their brand new single “Étranger à la Terre”, French post-hardcore four-piece GROS ENFANT MORT continue to carve out an uncompromising emotional landscape ahead of their forthcoming album “Le sang des Pierres”, due out January 23, 2026 via Moment of Collapse Records.
“Étranger à la Terre” is out now and you can listen to it HERE
GROS ENFANT MORT explain: “This song explores the quiet, insidious way depression can take hold, often without us realizing it, until it slowly builds a sense of alienation that disconnects us from others and from ourselves. It questions the societal pressure to be resilient: to stay strong, to bounce back, to turn every fall into a lesson, even when standing back up feels impossible. It confronts the futility of symbolic band-aids placed over deep wounds, and the violence of having to pretend everything is fine while silently falling apart inside.“
Tracklist:
Cloué au sol
Saigne! Saigne! Saigne!
Château de cartes
3114
Étranger à la Terre
Paillasson 4ever
L’art de perdre
Merci les cendres
Le sang des pierres
With “Le Sang des Pierres”GROS ENFANT MORT turn exhaustion into defiance. The Poitiers-based band – rooted in French screamo and post-hardcore traditions – craft a record that feels less like catharsis and more like survival. Born from emptiness and collapse, it captures the slow erosion of self under social pressure, isolation, and the absurdity of modern life.
Where 2022’s “La Banalité du Mal” dissected everyday cruelty, “Le Sang des Pierres” internalizes it. Depression here isn’t treated as a personal flaw, but as the symptom of a system that alienates and consumes. The band doesn’t seek healing or redemption; they bear witness.
Musically, the album hits harder than anything they’ve done before – dense, raw, and relentless. Guitars slash through walls of noise, drums hammer like a trapped heartbeat, while fleeting melodic fragments flicker through the ruins. It’s chaotic, but never directionless – a precise portrait of collapse and resistance intertwined.
Yet, amid the heaviness, there’s light: the “smell of rain on dry earth,” a fragile reminder that life persists. GROS ENFANT MORT call it a “constructive rage” – not despair, but refusal. A decision to keep moving, even when the ground splits beneath you.
“Le Sang des Pierres” isn’t a comfort record. It’s a document of endurance – a howl against resignation, and proof that even at the edge, something within us still insists on surviving.
The album will be out on January 23, 2026 via Moment of Collapse Records and is available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION
Finnish one-man dark folk band Nobody released an anti-christmas EP ‘Jesus ain’t cumming’ on December 18th 2025.
The man behind Nobody, Tuomas Kauppinen comments the EP: “Jesus ain’t cumming is an anti-christmas EP against all the bullshit that the mad prophet has induced upon our beautiful world. It mixes fingerstyle guitar, anger, full warm upright bass, simple drum grooves and various genres I have studied over the years with various bands. But it’s not pure hate but also love and appreciation of life and the possibilities it offers. Just remember, nobody’s gonna save your ass but yourself.”
The Browning continues their next chapter after announcing the Burn This World [EVOLVED] Tour plus the Burn This World [EVOLVED] on vinyl. The digital version of the Burn This World [EVOLVED] album now available for pre-order from FiXT.
Burn This World [EVOLVED] is an intense reimagining of the band’s 2011 breakout album completely re-worked from the ground up with the digital release dropping on February 11th and the Vinyl arriving on February 27th. Along with the album The Browning announced their new Burn This World [EVOLVED] Tour in both the EU and US. They will be joined by Within Destruction, Convictions, and Dead Eyes in the US running from Feb. 12 to Mar 22 and Stain The Canvas, THE DEFECT, and Heaven.exe in the EU running from April 3 to April 18. Tickets are available here. Fans can pre-order the CD and Vinyl editions now through the FiXT Store with digital pre-orders coming soon.
The album that birthed The Browning’s signature “electronicore” assault: blending rock, metal, hardstyle, trance, and industrial elements with apocalyptic metal intensity, now reaches its ultimate form. Every track has been sharpened, every drop hits harder, and the rave-metal chaos has been elevated to an entirely new dimension. Originally released in 2011, Burn This World marked the arrival of a new sound that fused punishing deathcore with the unrelenting pulse of electronic dance music. With Burn This World [EVOLVED], the album is completely re-recorded, reimagining every detail with modern production power while preserving the raw ferocity that made it a genre-defining release.
“15 years of Evolution has led me to fully recreating Burn This World from scratch. The first [EVOLVED] song, “Not Alone”, is out now and is a perfect representation of what this album is. Heavier breakdowns, higher energy techno, better vocals. VINYLS, CDs, and Shirts are up for pre order! It’s been a long 15 years for me, and I appreciate your support every step of the way. This is for you.” – Jonny McBee (The Browning)
Releasing with this pre-order announcement is “I Choose You” [EVOLVED]. A heart-wrenching story of the pain of lost love the lyrics convey the torment that is felt when the loss is so great it cannot be forgotten and the wound left behind refuses to heal. Told with The Browning’s signature explosive vocals, thrashing guitars, synthesizers, and hardcore electronic beats “I Choose You” [EVOLVED] is reworked from the ground up for an experience that hits harder, cuts deeper, and elevates the song to an entirely new level.
The Browning is an electronic metal band founded by Jonny McBee as a solo project in 2005. In 2010 The Browning transitioned into a full band and has toured the world with bands such as Electric Callboy, Static X, Fear Factory, and We Came As Romans. They’ve put out two EPs Standing On The Edge EP (2010), Time Will Tell EP (2011), and five albums, Burn This World (2011) Hypernova (2013), Isolation (2016), Geist (2018), and End Of Existence (2021). The Browning’s current lineup is Jonny McBee and Hardcore Keem.
The Browning has consistently pushed the boundaries of music, fusing genres and redefining heavy sounds. The band’s new line-up sets the stage for an electrifying chapter in their journey. In 2011 on their full-length debut Burn This World, The Browning expanded the boundaries of heavy music through a seamless fusion of industrial, electronic, rock, and metal. In 2013 Hypernova represented a high watermark for the band. Named ‘Album of the Week’ by Revolver, it yielded the signature anthem “Bloodlust,” which clocked over 2.6 million views and nearly 2 million streams. In 2016, they reached another level with Isolation, earning acclaim from outlets such as New Noise Magazine and generating millions of views between “Dragon” and “Disconnect.” The fourth full-length album, Geist, released in 2018, would push The Browning even further into the boundaries of heavy music with added deathcore and techno influences.
End Of Existence released in 2021 would go on to receive generally positive reviews with Dom Lawson of Blabbermouth.net saying, “As ever, if the idea of metal mixed with EDM gives you violent facial tics and a sense of impending doom, End of Existence makes no attempt to make amends or win you over. And nor should it. The Browning have spent a decade pursuing an eccentric and polarizing path, and they still sound like a flash of inspiration brought to life.”
The Browning officially signed to FiXT in late 2023, after collaborating with the label for several years, creating two official remixes for Celldweller and signing a merchandise deal. The band has since released three well received singles with the FiXT. “Poison” which scored placements on Pandora’s AMP: Fresh Cuts, Industrial Metal, New Metal, This year In Metal, New Metal Now; Spotify’s All New Metal,, as well as featured on the WWE. The single currently sits on over 1.5 million streams alone on Spotify since its release. “HIVEMIND” would go on to score placements on Spotify’s All New Metal, New Flesh (Knotfest), and The Core, as well as VEVO’s Incoming Metal. “Deceiver” hit Pandora’s New Metal Now, New Metal (Station), This Year In Metal; Deezer’s Killed By Metal, Deathcore, and Metal Radar, and; Spotify’s All New Metal.
Their sixth full length album OMNI released in November of 2024 followed by OMNI [ULTRA] in 2025. 2025 was an active year for the band with The Browning touring continuously throughout the spring and summer: The OMNI USA Tour, ELECTRONICORE 2025 Tour, the Canadian Tour 2025 with Born Of Osiris and Convictions, the EU SUMMER 2025 Tour, Through Shadows USA Tour with VCTMS, AXTY, and Lost In Separation, BROWN XMAS 2025!, and the EVERYTHING IS HEAVIER IN TEXAS! Tour 2025 with Upon A Burning Body and Lockjaw.
The Browning are already lining up 2026 and have announced the Burn This World [EVOLVED] Tour in both the EU and US. They will be joined by Within Destruction, Convictions, and Dead Eyes in the US running from Feb. 12 to Mar 22 and Stain The Canvas, THE DEFECT, and Heaven.exe in the EU running from April 3 to April 18.
Jonny McBee, vocalist, and songwriter for The Browning, is a trailblazing presence in the metal scene. He is also known for his role as the host and operator of the “Burn This World Podcast,” which is set to make its triumphant return this Fall. He also streams in The Browning Discord channel with fans tuning in to watch his creative process. Jonny is set to embark on a parallel journey, launching a groundbreaking new side project: THE DEFECT.
Hardcore Keem, the band’s guitarist, brings his unique vision and sound to The Browning. Originally just a fan of the band, he officially joined The Browning on tour in 2022, now becoming a staple for the band’s future and marketing. Besides being in the band, he’s also a heavy music influencer and promoter with over 300K in social reach, including 100K+ followers on Instagram alone, and runs his own podcast, The Hardcore Keem Show.
The Browning On Tour: The OMNI USA Tour,ELECTRONICORE 2025 Tour, the Canadian Tour 2025 with Born Of Osiris and Convictions, and the EU SUMMER 2025Tour are not enough for hardcore genre crushing deviants The Browning. The Browning joined Born Of Osiris on the Through Shadows USA Tour this past fall with VCTMS, AXTY, and Lost In Separation. They also performed Brown XMAS 2025 in their hometown of Kansas City.The Browning joined the EVERYTHING IS HEAVIER IN TEXAS! Tour with Upon A Burning Body and Lockjaw, which ran through Dec. 4th through Dec. 14th.
2026 doesn’t appear to be slowing down anytime soon for the band. Recently The Browning announced the Burn This World [EVOLVED] Tour in both the EU and US. They will be joined by Within Destruction, Convictions, and Dead Eyes in the US running from Feb. 12 to Mar 22 and Stain The Canvas, THE DEFECT, and Heaven.exe in the EU running from April 3 to April 18. Tickets are available here.
Visionary guitarist and composer Stu Marshall reignites the legacy of EMPIRES OF EDEN with the first-ever digital release of the project’s iconic early catalogue. For the first time, the band’s first four albums are available worldwide in fully remixed and remastered editions, released digitally via Massacre Records.
Originally issued only as limited-edition CDs on smaller labels, these landmark releases have long been sought after by fans and collectors. Now, they finally receive the global availability and modern sonic treatment they have always deserved.
EMPIRES OF EDEN quickly established itself as one of metal’s most respected collaborative projects, featuring an extraordinary cast of world-class vocalists including Zak Stevens (Savatage), Udo Dirkschneider (U.D.O.), Rob Rock, Mike Vescera (Yngwie Malmsteen), Mike DiMeo, Carlos Zema, Steve Grimmett, Sean Peck, Louie Gorgievski, and many more.
Upon their original release, these albums didn’t just make waves – they earned consistent critical acclaim across the international metal press, frequently scoring 8/10 and above:
Metal Excess (Germany) – 9/10, praising the “precision, emotion and sheer compositional power of Marshall’s guitar work”
HardSound Magazine (Italy) – 8.5/10, applauding the “unmatched freedom given to the guest vocalists, resulting in performances bursting with personality”
Rock Dominion (Spain) – 9/10, calling the project “a masterclass in international metal collaboration”
Stormbringer (Austria) – 8.5/10, highlighting the “massive arrangements and cinematic scope rarely heard in the genre”
Now rebuilt with powerful, modern production, these definitive remixed and remastered versions reveal every nuance of Marshall’s songwriting and orchestration. Created as a pure labour of love, EMPIRES OF EDEN was conceived without commercial compromise – a creative environment so open that several vocalists described the experience as truly liberating, with full freedom over lyrics and melodies.
The complete EMPIRES OF EDEN remixed & remastered collection is available digitally now on all major platforms.
At last, the world can experience EMPIRES OF EDEN exactly as Stu Marshall always intended – powerful, pristine, and unapologetically epic.
Aeon Gods has released a lyric video for “Birth Of Light”, first single taken from the new album “Reborn To Light” to be released on February 20 by Scarlet Records.
“Birth Of Light” ignites the new Aeon Gods era with a powerful vision drawn from the ancient Egyptian creation myth of Hermopolis. At the dawn of existence, when the world lay within the silent waters of Nun, the cosmic egg emerged – a vessel of potential, protected by the primordial Ogdoad. From this sacred origin rose the first radiance: the newborn sun-god Re, breaking the eternal darkness and setting creation into motion.
video by Wanderley Perna
With “Reborn To Light” Aeon Gods open a new chapter in their myth-driven metal universe, entering the radiant and shadowed realm of ancient Egypt.
The new songs blend power metal might with orchestral texture to create an immersive mythic experience, and the German band delivers a truly cinematic and dynamic work: fast and powerful anthems, dramatic battle hymns, dark atmospheric passages, symphonic grandeur, and a moment of calm emotional depth reminiscent of a ballad.
The concept follows the dramatic nightly descent of the sun-god Re into the underworld – alongside this central solar cycle, “Reborn To Light” incorporates other foundational Egyptian myths; these stories expand the album’s mythological scope and deepen its conceptual arc.
A cinematic journey of darkness, rebirth, and divine triumph elevating Aeon Gods’ signature blend of heavy riffs, grand choirs, and atmospheric depth!
artwork by Peter Sallai
second album for the German epic power metal sensation with a unique myth-driven identity, powerful storytelling and striking visual personas;
mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio (Wind Rose, Vision Divine, Twilight Force);
cover artwork by Peter Sallai (Sabaton, Feuerschwanz, Hammer King, Fellowship);
Aeon Gods will support Victorius on their April/May 2026 “Tour Of The Strong” (Germany, Austria, Switzerland);
FFO: Manowar, Sabaton, Gloryhammer, Wind Rose, Brothers Of Metal;
“Reborn To Light” tracklist:
1 Birth Of Light 2 Flames Of Ember Dawn 3 Barque Of Millions (Amduat pt. I) 4 The Sacred Union (Amduat pt. II) 5 Soldiers Of Re (Amduat pt. III) 6 Reborn To Light (Amduat pt. IV) 7 Feather Or Heart 8 Rebellion (Re’s Dying Reign pt. I) 9 Blood And Sand (Re’s Dying Reign pt. II) 10 Farewell (Re’s Dying Reign pt. III)
Total running time: 43:04
Aeon Gods live supporting Victorius on the April/May 2026 “Tour Of The Strong”:
16.04. CH | MÜNCHENSTEIN – Rockfact 17.04. DE | FRANKFURT / MAIN – Nachtleben 18.04. DE | MÜNCHEN – Backstage Club 19.04. AT | WIEN – Viper Room 24.04. DE | BOCHUM – Rockpalast 25.04. DE | HAMBURG – Logo 30.04. DE | BERLIN – Badehaus 01.05. DE | DRESDEN – Pushkin 02.05. DE | LEIPZIG – Hellraiser 08.05. DE | KÖLN – Helios 15.05. DE | NÜRNBERG – Cult 16.05. DE | ANNABERG-BUCHHOLZ – Alte Brauerei
Aeon Gods are: Alex ʹSol’Ra-tuʹ Hunzinger – voice of the Gods (vocals) Anja ʹSu’en -Chelʹ Hunzinger – harmony of the Gods (keyboards) Robert ʹAbzu’Keanʹ Altenbach – power of the Gods (guitar) Pat ʹUr’Athtarʹ Hesse – steel of the Gods (guitar) Elias ʹIš’Taruʹ Knorr – thunder of the Gods (drums)
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