Hopsydian push emotional extremity and crushing heaviness to new heights with their latest single ‘ELYSIUM’, a dark and cinematic descent into fractured identity, spiritual abandonment and the violent pursuit of transcendence.
Combining relentless modern metalcore aggression with sacred choir elements, towering atmosphere and beatdown loaded riffs, the track balances brutality and beauty with unsettling intensity. Driven by themes of inner ruin, corrupted faith and self deification, ‘ELYSIUM’ explores the emotional conflict between guilt and empowerment. Lyrics like “Every scar is a vow I survived” and “There’s grace in sin” paint a portrait of someone shaped by pain, no longer searching for salvation but becoming something terrifyingly divine in the process.
The song constantly shifts between whispered confession and explosive defiance, mirroring the psychological collapse unfolding beneath its massive production. Haunting choirs echo like fractured prayers throughout the track, colliding with crushing breakdowns and punishing drums that amplify the tension between sin and transcendence. As the song builds toward its radiant and emotionally overwhelming chorus, Hopsydian create a sound that feels both apocalyptic and euphoric, equal parts spiritual reckoning and violent rebirth.
Catch the band live: 27.06.2026 I Chelsea I Vienna, AT 15.08.2026 I Summer Breeze Open Air I Dinkelsbühl, DE
UK doom metal heavyweights GODTHRYMM release their highly anticipated new album “Projections” today via Profound Lore Records.
With “Projections”, GODTHRYMM bring to a close a journey that began with their 2020 debut “Reflections” and continued with 2023’s critically acclaimed “Distortions”. In the years since “Reflections”, the band have steadily built a reputation as one of the most notable emerging acts from the UK’s doom scene, often recognized for channeling the spirit of early-to-mid ‘90s British doom metal – a sound closely associated with genre pioneers such as My Dying Bride, Paradise Lost, and Anathema.
Considering GODTHRYMM was formed and is helmed by UK doom metal veteran Hamish Glencross (formerly of My Dying Bride, Vallenfyre, and Solstice) and features drummer Shaun Taylor-Steels (formerly of My Dying Bride, Anathema, and Solstice), that classic UK doom metal DNA is already deeply embedded in the band’s sonic fabric.
This is clearly reflected on “Projections”, which is far from a nostalgic exercise, instead expanding further on the foundations laid by “Distortions”. With its expanded lineup, the album sees GODTHRYMM pushing their sound into new levels of depth, complexity, and dynamic range, while still retaining the colossal, emotionally charged heaviness that has defined the band’s identity since its inception. The result is a work that expands their sound further in both scope and cohesion – arguably their most layered, varied, complex, and aggressive release to date.
As Hamish Glencross explains: “On this new album we present to you songs that channel our passion, our sorrow, our love, our fury – the very essence that makes us who we are, and we hope you find some kindred reflection in yourselves on this journey. Our first album ‘Reflections’ was a rekindling of our passion and fire for the music we love, the second album ‘Distortions’ took that template and evolved it ever further with grandeur and vision. ‘Projections’ takes everything that has brought to this point, and delves into our very musical souls with the appropriate introspection, diversity and contrasts of our emotions that define us. This is who we are, and we project all of this through our new album.“
He continues: “The vision and writing for ‘Projections’ commenced as the recording of the previous album ‘Distortions’ was in its completion. The direction was to push ourselves further in musical scope and complexity, and was then driven further by artistic ambition in a new lineup showcased on ‘The Light’ EP, but also then influenced by life’s challenges and subsequent personal tragedy within the band. The songs are a reflection of love, sorrow and fury which we all feel.“
Tracklist: 01. Trenches Deep 02. Truth In My Own 03. The Sun Never Fell 04. Endure My Skin (feat. Aaron Stainthorpe) 05. Jewels 06. Hope Is Eternal
“Projections”was recorded at various stages throughout the last year at different studios with Andy Hawkins and Glencross at the helm. Cover art was done by Mitchell Nolte.
The album is out nowon Profound Lore Records and is available for purchase HERE
Next Live: 06/06/26 Leeds (UK) – Brudenell Social Club (Album Release Show)
Germany’s FUTURE PALACE are thrilled to announce their forthcoming fourth album RESURGENCE. It arrives July 31 via Century Media. Pre-order it here.
The album is a powerful exploration of isolation, inner conflict, and the struggle to rebuild oneself. Blending post-hardcore intensity with cinematic electronics, soaring melodies, and crushing breakdowns, the Berlin trio dives deep into themes of depression, doubt, and emotional transformation.
Ultimately, Resurgence captures the fragile moment where despair slowly turns into strength — and is proof of the redemptive power of music.
Alongside the album announcement, the band invites fans and listeners to dive deep into their world with the video for the new single “RESURGE.” Watch it here.
The track finds the band playing with nu metal textures and buzzsaw riffs, retaining their ear worm hooks and signature sonic swells.
Vocalist Maria Lessing displays her multi-layered vocals talents, effortlessly shifting from scaled-the-bowels-of-hell screams to stunningly sweet melodic bursts.
“Musically, ‘Resurge‘ felt very nu metal right from the start when writing it,” says guitarist Manuel Kohlert.” So you can call it another experiment since we didn’t do that kind of music yet. Sidenote: When writing the instrumental I had a Japanese video game in mind, which I really liked as a kid, the soundtrack was also phenomenal. It is called ‘Solatorobo.'”
Lessing weighs in, saying, “This song is about doubting everything and every decision you’ve made so far in your life. Thinking about what it would be like if you would completely restart and be a totally different person — but also sacrifice everything and everyone you have in your life currently. It’s supposed to convey deep despair and self-doubt. What would life be like, if you were reborn today?”
She furthers, “It also picks up the music video story from our previous release ‘Deep Blue.’ At the end of the video, the crew of the submarine gets lost in the ocean, after the submarine sank. Their old friend, the siren, which attacked them because of a misunderstanding, welcomes them again in a new world, but the submarine crew has to sacrifice their human form to survive and become a new creature.”
Lessing finishes, “Musically, this song a strong nu metal energy, which has a nostalgic, but also modern feeling to it. It’s supposed to catch you but also portray the despair of the message, which I find the chorus represents best.”
Cover by Peter Leukhardt
RESURGENCE TRACK LISTING: “Deep Blue” “Resurge“ “Supernova“ “Disintegrate” “The Shades” “Nixy” “Thorns” “Ebb and Flow” “Nightfall” “Symphony of the Clouds” “Tidal Waves” “Cyclone“
Future Palace, whose lineup is rounded out by drummer Johannes Früchtenicht, embody the emotional highs and lows of human life through a constantly shifting artistic lens. Their songs delve deep into internal struggles and shed light on issues surrounding mental health, topics that remain far too stigmatized in modern society. Over the past years, Future Palace have become one of Europe’s most exciting alternative metal acts, propelled by their intense live energy and a constantly growing international fanbase. Their recent North American tour marked their first major venture across the Atlantic, earning widespread praise and further expanding their global reach. In Europe, their latest headline tour set new milestones with numerous sold-out and upgraded shows across the continent. With a rapidly growing catalogue, rising streaming numbers, and a global fan community, Future Palace are entering their most ambitious era yet.
Future Palace will spend the bulk of 2026 touring, with festival appearances and a fall tour on deck. All dates are below, including a return to the U.S. to appear at the Louder Than Life Festival in Louisville in September.
FUTURE PALACE ON TOUR: FESTIVALS + SPECIALS: 6/13 — Nickelsdorf, Austria — Nova Rock 6/21 — Dessel, Belgium — Graspop Metal Meeting 6/26 — Leipzig, Germany — Impericon Festival 6/27 — Münster, Germany — Vainstream Rockfest 7/29–8/1 — Wacken, Germany — Wacken Open Air 8/6 — Dortmund, Germany — Junkyard (w/ The Ghost Inside) 8/7 — Villena, Spain — Leyendas del Rock 8/8 — Cercoux, France — Festival 666 8/12–8/15 — Dinkelsbühl, Germany — Summer Breeze 8/13–8/15 — Sulingen, Germany — Reload Festival 8/16 — Cudrefin, Switzerland — Rock The Lakes 9/20 — Louisville, KY — Louder Than Life
DEEP BLUE TOUR 2026: 9/29 — Warsaw, Poland — Hydrozagadka 10/1 — Helsinki, Finland — Tavastia 10/2 — Jyväskylä, Finland — Tanssisali Lutakko 10/4 — Gothenburg, Sweden — Pustervik 10/5 — Oslo, Norway — John Dee 10/6 — Copenhagen, Denmark — Pumpehuset 10/8 — Hamburg, Germany — Markthalle 10/9 — Amsterdam, Netherlands — Melkweg 10/10 — Cologne, Germany — E-Werk 10/11 — Sint-Niklaas, Belgium — De Casino 10/13 — Stuttgart, Germany — Im Wizemann (Halle) 10/14 — Frankfurt, Germany — Batschkapp 10/16 — Hanover, Germany — Faust 10/17 — Berlin, Germany — Festsaal Kreuzberg 11/2 — Essen, Germany — Zeche Carl 11/4 — London, England — The Garage 11/5 — Manchester, England — Manchester Academy 3 11/6 — Glasgow, Scotland — Slay 11/7 — Leeds, England — The Key Club 11/9 — Paris, France — Backstage by the Mill 11/10 — Lyon, France — Le Marché Gare 11/12 — Milan, Italy — Legend Club 11/13 — Zurich, Switzerland — Jugendkulturhaus Dynamo (Saal) 11/14 — Budapest, Hungary — Barba Negra 11/18 — Prague, Czech Republic — Rock Café 11/19 — Munich, Germany — Backstage (Werk) 11/20 — Nuremberg, Germany — Z-Bau
FUTURE PALACE ARE: Maria Lessing — Vocals Manuel Kohlert — Guitar Johannes Früchtenicht — Drums
The Silent Rage issued the following press release:
“Legionnaires,
We are proud to officially welcome the newest members of The Silent Rage family: Constantin Maris (Forbidden Seed, I Abyssick) on lead vocals and Vassilis Batilas (Daylight Misery, ex-Fragile Vastness) on lead guitar.
Founding member and guitarist Nikos Siglidis comments: ‘It is a true pleasure to welcome Constantin and Vassilis to the band. We have known each other for many years, and they have always shown genuine respect and appreciation for The Silent Rage. Having them officially join our ranks marks an exciting new chapter for us, and I am truly looking forward to what the future holds.’
Vassilis Batilas states: “I am beyond stoked to join The Silent Rage as their new guitar player. Honored to be a part of the band as I have been a fan of the guys for quite a while. Onwards Legionnaires to our new endeavors. See you at An Club!”
Constantin Marris adds: “I’m really excited to be joining The Silent Rage. I couldn’t have asked for a warmer welcome to this new chapter. From the very first moment, it felt like we’d been playing together since always. I’m looking forward to see what the future holds for us on this new journey together. Gather the legions—battle is coming”.”
The Silent Rage will make their debut with the new line up alongside with Sunlight & Still Dusk at An Club in Athens, Greece, on Saturday, June 6th, 2026.
The Silent Rage is Nikos Siglidis / Guitars George Haniotakis / Bass Stamatis Katsafados / Drums Vassilis Batilas / Lead Guitar Constantin Maris / Lead Vocals
The furnace is hot and the metal has been shaped. Today, the heavy metal band Ironwill drops their brand-new full-length album, “Reforged Within“.
This album brings a high-octane mix of crushing rhythms, soaring vocals, and expressive guitar work, balancing their classic heavy metal roots with a sharper, more modern sonic approach. Recorded, mixed, and mastered at Snooky Records (Italy) under the production of Salvo Ironwill Dell’Arte and Marzio “Mr. G” Francone, “Reforged Within” delivers a straightforward lyrical and musical journey about facing inner battles, resilience, and rising stronger from the struggle.
The wait is officially over. Crank the volume, headbang till it hurts, and blast the new tracks right now!
Swedish symphonic metal visionaries ZORNHEYM present their second single and music video “Deus Rex”, taken from their upcoming studio album “Descending Into Madness”, set for release on October 2 via Noble Demon.
Following the first glimpse into the new chapter with “Somewhere Far Beyond”, the band now unveils a track that opens the album in a fast, heavy and cinematic way. “Deus Rex” serves as the prologue to the wider narrative of “Descending Into Madness” and dives deeper into the dark history of the Zornheimasylum universe.
“We knew we wanted a fast, heavy-hitting epic as the opener for Descending Into Madness“,says mastermind Zorn. “The first idea that came to mind was an unreleased Devian song that was originally written for the third album. So this track is co-written with Emil Dragutinovic (ex-Marduk, ex-Devian, ex-The Legion). It started from his original idea, blended with some of mine. We kept the core spirit of it but fully ‘Zornheymified’ the song – I wrote new parts, and Scucca added the choir break. The result absolutely rips.“
He continues: “From a story perspective, this song serves as the prologue to the entire prequel. It takes us back to a time when the asylum functioned as a field hospital during the Thirty Years’ War, and to the dreadful night when a group of deserters were brutally executed by the shores of Sêlasee (the lake near the asylum) and hanged from the old oak. It also briefly touches on the period when the place served as a sanatorium for the dying.“
Tracklist:
Prologue: From the Depths of Sêlasee
Deus Rex
Somewhere Far Beyond
Deep Below
Anneliese
Alone in the Dark
Gallow’s Oak
The Funeral March
Descending
Come Sweet Death
The Foreboding (CD Bonus Track)
None For All (CD Bonus Track)
With “Descending Into Madness”, ZORNHEYM continue to expand their elaborate narrative universe centered around the infamous Zornheim asylum. Each release adds new layers to a story that blurs the line between horror, history and madness – where it is never entirely clear who the real inmates are.
Formed in Stockholm by multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Zorn (ex-Dark Funeral), ZORNHEYM have built their identity on the fusion of symphonic metal, cinematic orchestration and melodic death metal influences. Their work is further enhanced by visual storytelling, graphic novels and short-film-style music videos, turning each release into a multi-dimensional experience.
“Descending Into Madness” will be coming out on October 2 via Noble Demon and is available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION. The album will be available in a variety of exclusive formats, including colored marbled vinyl, a limited Collector’s Edition CD, a Digipak, and an A5 book.
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