German Extreme Metal band AEGROR proudly unveil their interpretation of Ozzy Osbourne’s classic “Road to Nowhere”, available now on all major streaming platforms.
Originally recorded exclusively for ANTICHRIST Magazine’s international compilation A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, the track first appeared on Bandcamp and YouTube alongside contributions from artists around the globe, paying homage to one of heavy metal’s greatest icons. Following its successful debut, AEGROR now releases the song worldwide as a standalone digital single.
Rather than recreating the original note for note, AEGROR approached “Road to Nowhere” through the lens of their own musical identity. Atmospheric darkness, crushing riffs and emotional intensity transform the timeless composition into a version that remains respectful to the original while unmistakably carrying the band’s signature sound.
The single was mastered by Nikita Kamprad (Der Weg Einer Freiheit), whose work adds depth, clarity and power to the final production.
The band comments: “Ozzy Osbourne has inspired generations of musicians, ourselves included. Being invited to contribute to this tribute was both an honour and a responsibility. We wanted to preserve the emotional core of ‘Road to Nowhere’ while translating it into our own musical language. This release is our way of expressing gratitude to one of metal’s most influential voices.”
Following their worldwide signing with EMG, this release marks another milestone in AEGROR’s ongoing evolution. While paying tribute, “Road to Nowhere” also becomes another fragment woven into the band’s ever-growing Plaguebreeder Universe, a familiar shadow cast through a different story.
“Road to Nowhere” by AEGROR is available now on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, Tidal, and all major digital streaming platforms.
Finnish doomish Heavy Metal band Wizards Of Hazards have released their third full length album “Point Of No Return“. The album was recorded, mixed, mastered and produced by Samuli Rimmi (Ruoska, Dreamferno) at Studio33 Kuopio, Finland and released via Inverse Records.
The wizards send their regards from their chambers:
“THE WIZARDS want to thank all you lovely buggers out there who have helped us to get to this point, our friends and families, the people we’ve honoured to tour and to do music with throughout these years and the new faces around the world spreading our wizardry and magic – hats off and a humble bow to you all!!
Curtains will fall after all, No applause, no encore
Thou you would beg, steal or borrow one day there’ll be no tomorrow”
Focus tracks: 01. Too Late, 02. Whatever Lies Behind & 06. Point Of No Return
Composition and lyrics by WIZARDS OF HAZARDS, arrangement by WIZARDS OF HAZARDS & Samuli Rimmi 2025-2026
WIZARDS OF HAZARDS are a heavy metal band from Middle Finland. The Wizards share the same interest for vintage instruments and recordings of the analog aeons, mostly 70’s and 80’s heavy metal. Their fuzzing riffs bow to proto-doom era and lyrics are inspired by bygone times, supernatural phenomenons and old tales & beliefs. After decades of jamming and performing as a trio, they shifted their shapes into a four piece and changed their name to WIZARDS OF HAZARDS.
A debut album END OF TIME came out 2020. Album consists of doomish, heavy riffed songs from the band’s early years, and three of those were pre-released on the BLIND LEADS THE BLIND EP on that same year – both releases came via Inverse Records. Recordings were made on RTM SM900 magnetic tape within two sessions in january and june 2020 under the brilliant guidance of analog wizard Anssi Kippo at Astia-studios, Lappeenranta Finland.
The BLACK WIZARD EP was released on december 2021 by Inverse Records, and it was a hats off to their roots with ep given the band’s former name. Those three, very old songs came from the same session at the Astia-studio november 2021 as all the songs of the second album SUPERNATURAL. Although most of the songs of their second long play were made long ago, the lyrics of the album are unfortunately valid and sadly true today also. The cover art presents stunning sculptures of Vilde Hage Aune, and all the songs were recorded again on magnetic tapes with help of Mr. Kippo in that doomy & riff-based, vintage sounding way of the WIZARDS OF HAZARDS.
After a year long Fuzzmass tour around Finland and Baltics the WIZARDS OF HAZARDS started casting new songs and spells for their third long play POINT OF NO RETURN. This time they joined forces with the gray wizard himself Samuli Rimmi aka the Grimmer (Dreamferno, Ruoska etc.). At around the end of year 2025 the wizard collective gathered around the boiling cauldron of Studio33, Kuopio Finland. Collaboration quickly formed a very tight circle and led them to summon eight new songs. During the mixing period three singles were released which included a beautifully haunting What Ever Lies Behind video directed and filmed by Stacy Picard in the deep forests of Korpilahti. The album itself was released by Inverse Records in august 2026 with cover art presenting authentic live shots by Topias Ruini and Lex Karageorghis of Lexel Photography.
WIZARDS OF HAZARDS is: Paroni Benedictus III (drums&percussion) Sir Winston Blackstone (guitars&keyboards) Master Willman (vocals&guitars&percussion) Count Ambassodeur (bass&vocals)
Special guest appearances by The Grimmer (additional guitars) and the High Pitch Witch (vocals&flutes)
The L.I.F.E. Project – the dynamic collaboration between guitarist and songwriter Josh Rand (Stone Sour) and powerhouse vocalist Casandra Carson (Paralandra, Casandra’s Crossing) – unleash today a powerful rendition of Blondie’s hit, “Call Me”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
Josh Rand commented: “Back in 2020 I was searching for a female vocalist to front my new project. I was connected with Casandra Carson and asked her what song she’d like to sing for the audition. “Call Me” was her choice so I quickly put it together musically for her to sing to. She crushed it and the rest is history! We never intended to release this track, but we thought it would be cool for you to hear the song that started it all.”
Casandra Carson added: “Call Me” has been one of those staple songs that I’ve been doing live since my first cover band when I was 17. This recording, specifically, was kind of my audition to be in The L.I.F.E. Project. Josh wanted me to pick a song to cover that would be comfortable, and we could use to test out how we would work together, and this felt like the perfect choice. Turns out, I got the job! It’s crazy that it’s coming out of the vault and going public after all these years.”
Born from a shared musical vision and an undeniable creative chemistry, The L.I.F.E. Project represents a fresh and compelling artistic union. While Rand had long envisioned launching a female-fronted project, it wasn’t until 2020 – when a mutual connection introduced him to Carson – that the idea truly began to take shape. What started as an exploratory collaboration quickly evolved into something far more meaningful, laying the groundwork for a project driven by purpose and artistic synergy.
Musically, The L.I.F.E. Project fuses Rand’s signature heavy riffs and affinity for strong melodic hooks with Carson’s commanding and versatile vocal delivery. Drawing inspiration from classic metal, thrash, and progressive influences, the project channels the raw energy and spirit that first inspired Rand to pick up the guitar, while offering Carson the opportunity to explore new sonic and emotional territories.
Over time, the band has crafted a distinct sound that balances intensity with accessibility, underpinned by a natural creative partnership. Their material reflects a thoughtful and organic development process, allowing ideas to evolve freely and cohesively.
Lyrically, The L.I.F.E. Project sets itself apart by venturing beyond traditional rock themes, embracing broader narratives and concepts. Their songs often draw from history, social issues, and real-world tensions, exploring themes such as empowerment, resistance, and societal challenges. This approach adds depth and substance to their music, complementing its powerful sonic foundation.
Line Up: Casandra Carson – Vocals Josh Rand – Guitar
Mason are now gearing up for the release of their third album “Edge Of Destruction” which is out on 25th September via Eonian Records, and release their first single from this, ‘This Thing Called Love‘, on 22nd August.
Marcus comments “we were incredibly fortunate to collaborate with legendary vocalist and songwriter Steve Overland (FM, Lonerider, Kings Of Mercia, Overland), who contributed backing vocals to ‘This Thing Called Love.’ He states: “This thing called love was originally written in 1987-1988 by John McAfee. John presented the digitalized original demo to me last year and I immediately was hooked on its memorable and catchy choruses, and distinctive verses. I was sold! Once it was re-recorded, the song missed something special on backups. That is where Steve Overland was brought in who was the perfect complimentary piece to the overall feel and sound of the track.”
Some artists spend years chasing the sound of their youth. Marcus Mason has spent a lifetime figuring out how to push it forward. Born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, in 1988, Marcus Mason came of age at a time when the musical landscape was moving rapidly away from the sounds that fascinated him most. While rap, hip-hop, punk, and post-grunge dominated much of the late ’90s and early 2000s, Mason found himself looking backward: to the melodic hard rock, arena-sized choruses and polished AOR of the late ’70s, ’80s and early ’90s. It was not nostalgia for nostalgia’s sake. It was instinct.
Mason’s breakthrough came in 2024 with the release of his debut album, “I Can’t Wait”, through Lions Pride Music. The record introduced a songwriter with an unapologetic affection for classic AOR but enough personality to make the formula his own. Songs including “One Life,” “I Can’t Wait” and “My Desire” emerged as standouts, while the album drew enthusiastic reviews from outlets including Fireworks Magazine, ViriAOR and Rockposer. In Germany, Rock It! reviewer Jörg Bonszkowski ranked “I Can’t Wait” among his Top 10 albums of 2024, placing it at No. 6. For Mason, the debut established the blueprint. The next album would expand it.
In 2025, Mason signed with Eonian Records for sophomore release “Seconds to Impact”, a record that marked a noticeable leap in songwriting, performance, and production. Led by the July 2025 single “All I Ever Wanted,” and followed by “Hard to Tame” and “Waiting for You,” the album broadened Mason’s profile within the international melodic rock and AOR community. “Seconds to Impact” balanced the unmistakable DNA of classic AOR with a more contemporary edge: smooth, melodic hard rock built around muscular guitars, polished keyboards, memorable choruses, and Mason’s clear, melodic vocals.
Now comes the record designed to push Mason further still. Mason’s third album, “Edge Of Destruction” is not about abandoning what worked. It is about making everything bigger. Across eleven songs and an instrumental, Mason moves confidently between hard-driving melodic rock, mid-tempo AOR and sweeping ballads, with a renewed emphasis on songwriting, arrangements, and production. The hooks remain immediate, but the scope has widened. The guitars are still big. The keyboards still shimmer. The choruses still arrive with the intention of staying in your head long after the record stops spinning.
But by Edge of Destruction, Mason no longer sounds like an artist searching for his identity. He sounds like one who has found it.
Following the announcement of the project’s revitalization, the blackened heavy metal band STREGA reveals the lineup that will bring the band’s new phase to life.
The project now features a revamped lineup composed of musicians from various corners of the Italian metal scene:
Alessio Caruso “Krhura Abro” – bass (Ponte Del Diavolo) Enrico Di Lorenzo “Erichtho the Witch” – vocals (Hideous Divinity) Luca Costanzo “Liluth” – drums Davide Zangari “L’Ombra” – guitar Paolo Carrone “Korii” – guitar Essyllt – keyboards/synth (Adversam)
Remote funeral doom project UMUS will release their debut album, “Voidlit”, on October 13th, 2026, through Ksenza Records / Aesthetic Death on CD and Aesthetic Death on double LP.
Formed in 2024 through a remote collaboration between three musicians based in different cities, UMUS was born from a shared vision of funeral doom stripped down to its most immersive and atmospheric essence. Drawing inspiration from Ahab, Evoken, Esoteric and the shadowy world of dark ambient music, the project favors atmosphere, emotional weight and gradual development over technical display or unnecessary complexity.
The first single, “Oblivion”, is streaming now at THIS LOCATION.
Spanning more than an hour across five compositions, “Voidlit” is a monolithic and smoke-shrouded work, built from glacial tempos, layered guitars and cavernous vocals. Yet beneath its imposing surface, the album reveals occasional flashes of light: subtle melodic details and unexpected passages emerge from the haze, giving its long-form compositions a sense of depth and movement.
Rather than treating funeral doom as an exercise in sheer heaviness, UMUS use slowness as a means of immersion. Each composition unfolds patiently, allowing textures to accumulate and emotions to deepen, while small changes in melody and atmosphere assume greater significance within the album’s extended structures.
Conceived as a continuous narrative, “Voidlit” traces a descent through grief, isolation and spiritual decay toward the gradual disintegration of the self. Personal loss and social alienation give way to an increasingly inward journey, ultimately confronting the emptiness left behind when everything else has fallen away.
The physical editions of “Voidlit” will also include the exclusive bonus track “Voidlit II”, available only on CD and double LP.
Tracklist:
1. Ghost Of Grief 2. Harbinger Of The End 3. Oblivion 4. Voidlit 5. Voidlit II (bonus track – only available on the physical formats)
Line-up:
V – Lead and rhythm guitars & Bass E – Growls & Clean vocals R – Drums & Backing vocals
Mixed by Vladimir Lehtinen Mastered by Greg Chandler (Priory Recording Studios) Artwork by Deni Aktemirov
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