UKĆ is the original project of Łukasz “Icanraz” Sarnacki, known for his work with Corruption, Devilish Impressions, Virgin Snatch, Hermh, and Christ Agony. Due to his one-man nature, Łukasz and his music were never meant to leave the confines of a recording studio. Immediately after the album’s release, the first proposals to bring the music to the stage arose, resulting in the completion of a live lineup. The band has performed both in Poland and abroad, and these performances are imbued with a powerful emotional charge woven from the most genuine feelings. UKĆ is metal that isn’t shy about its vulnerability.
After almost three years since the debut album, the time has come for a new release.
All the instruments and vocals for the new album, titled “Anomalie (Upadek Konającego Ćwierćwiecza)“, were recorded by Łukasz “Icanraz” Sarnacki at Hertz Studio in collaboration with Karol Andres (Quo Vadis, Supreme Void). The duo of Łukasz Sarnacki and Wojtek Wiesławski handled the mixes, while Wojtek Wiesławski, who has previously worked with bands such as Behemoth, Decapitated, and Vader, provided the final mastering. The cover art was created by Rafal Kubisiak. The album is released today on March 6, 2026, in digital format and on CD by Via Nocturna (order). The photoshoot was conducted by Magdalena Zagóra.
British blues-rock artist Joanne Shaw Taylor returns today with a stirring new single, “What Good Is My Love?,” featuring acclaimed Australian guitarist and singer-songwriter Orianthi. Out now via Journeyman Records, the emotionally charged track pairs two of modern blues rock’s most formidable guitarists for a dynamic and deeply personal collaboration.
Driven by a slow-burning groove and soaring guitar interplay, “What Good Is My Love?” explores the painful uncertainty that comes when love is no longer reciprocated. Joanne’s soulful vocals, while Orianthi’s stunning guitar solo, carries the weight of the song’s central question, capturing the vulnerability of realizing that even the deepest devotion may not always be enough.
“We’ve probably all been in the position at some point in life when the love we had and give isn’t returned,” Joanne shares. “Whether it’s unrequited or simply fades. I wanted to write a song for those of us who have had to question, “What good is my love if it’s not enough?”
The track unfolds with a simmering intensity before erupting into electrifying guitar exchanges between Joanne and Orianthi, whose fiery playing adds another dimension to the song’s emotional arc. The pairing of their distinct styles creates a striking musical dialogue, blending raw blues grit with soaring melodic leads. Together, they deliver a performance that balances heartbreak with defiant strength, turning personal reflection into an anthemic moment of catharsis.
“What Good Is My Love?” arrives as the latest preview of Joanne’s forthcoming studio album, due out later this year. The single follows the recent release of “Hell Or High Water,” a blues gospel anthem about perseverance and inner struggle, gaining momentum across streaming platforms and radio.
The upcoming album builds on the momentum of Joanne’s critically acclaimed Black & Gold, which drew widespread praise upon its release. Classic Rock Magazine awarded the album a 9/10 rating, while Powerplay Magazine highlighted its “pop appeal and smoothness.” Guitarist Magazine noted that it “reinforces Joanne’s place in the firmament of today’s brightest stars,” and American Blues Scene called it “a deeply personal experience, showcasing the depth of Joanne’s artistry.” Together with the Black & Gold (Deluxe Edition) and a run of acoustic reinterpretations, the album marked a major creative milestone in Joanne’s career.
The new single arrives as Joanne prepares to launch her Spring 2026 U.S. headline tour, bringing her electrifying live show to audiences across the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast, and Florida. The run begins March 18th in Skokie, IL and includes stops in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Indiana, Tennessee, the Carolinas, and Florida, culminating with a sold-out appearance at Sound Wave Beach Weekend in Miramar Beach. Known for her commanding stage presence, fiery guitar work, and emotionally immersive performances, Joanne continues to captivate audiences with a set that blends new material with fan favourites from across her catalogue. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit https://www.joanneshawtaylor.com/tour.
2026 Spring U.S. Tour
March 18 – Skokie, IL – North Shore Center for the Performing Arts March 20 – Kent, OH – The Kent Stage March 21 – Pittsford, NY – Beston Hall March 22 – Homer, NY – Center for the Arts of Homer March 24 – Red Bank, NJ – The Vogel March 25 – Sellersville, PA – Sellersville Theater March 27 – State College, PA – The State Theatre March 28 – Annapolis, MD – Rams Head On Stage March 29 – Oakmont, PA – The Oaks Theater March 31 – Hobart, IN – The Hobart Art Theater April 2 – Franklin, TN – The Franklin Theatre April 3 – Greenville, SC – Peace Center April 4 – Cornelius, NC – Cain Center for the Arts April 7 – Orlando, FL – The Plaza Live April 9 – West Palm Beach, FL – Kravis Center for the Performing Arts April 10 – Ponte Vedra, FL – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall April 10-12 – Miramar Beach, FL – Sound Wave Beach Weekend + +Sold Out
Europe Summer Dates
May 23 Peer, BE Deusterstraat 78 May 24 Schoppingen, DE Schoppingen Blues Festival May 25 Raalte, NL Ribs & Blues Festival May 27 Hanover, DE Pavillon May 28 Nuremberg, DE Lowensaal May 29 Eindhoven, NL Muziekgebouw Eindhoven
With Aberrations set to land on 24th April through Hammerheart Records, Xorsist are turning up the heat ahead of album three. The band have unveiled ‘Faceless’, the second single from the record, alongside a brand new official music video which is streaming now via the link below.
Xorsist comment on the track: “Our new single throws you straight into a dual-vocal death metal rampage unlike anything we’ve released before. The track arrives alongside a video worthy of nothing less than the pure carnage of ‘Faceless’. Fast, relentless, and crushingly heavy this shows exactly what you can expect from us. And there’s more where that came from.“
Hailing from the hallowed city that birthed classic death metal acts such as Entombed, Dismember and Unleashed, Stockholm, Sweden’s Xorsist stand firm as torchbearers of the city’s enduring death metal legacy. Since their formation, the band have forged a sound deeply rooted in the raw, uncompromising tradition of old school Swedish death metal while steadily sharpening their own identity within the genre.
Following their self-released debut album Deadly Possession in 2022 and their second full-length At the Somber Steps of Serenity in 2023, Xorsist built a formidable track record that earned them a growing reputation within the Swedish underground and beyond. Founded by Gustav Ryderfelt (vocals and guitar) and later solidified with Birk Castenmalm (vocals and bass) and Alphonse Bouquelon (drums), the band’s core sound balances deep reverence for tradition with a focused drive toward progression.
Now signed to Hammerheart Records, Xorsist prepare to unleash their third album called Aberrations, slated for release in April 2026. While their earlier recordings honored the path that defined the classic Stockholm sound, Aberrations marks a decisive step forward, eclipsing everything that came before it and presenting a clearer, more defined expression of the band’s musical vision. With this new chapter, Xorsist continue to carry the Swedish death metal torch into darker territory!
Track-list: 1. Rest Impending 2. Souls to Mourn 3. Draped in Sorrow’s Cloth… 4. An Elegy Unfolds 5. Of Where I Reside 6. Faceless 7. His Shrouded Gaze 8. …And Aged in Embers 9. Disbelief 10. Memorial Cries
Line up: Gustav Ryderfelt – Rhythm guitar & lead vocals Birk Castenmalm – Bass & lead vocals Pavel Lindegren – Lead guitar & backing vocals Alphonse Bouquelon – Drums
Arising Empire proudly welcomes one of Germany’s most exciting new acts to the roster: PLUME. The band marks the beginning of this new chapter with the release of their striking new single ‘Digital Waterboarding’, a bold statement that immediately places them at the forefront of a new wave of alternative music.
PLUME are what happens when pop stops being afraid of dirt, when glitter doesn’t have to be soft anymore and nostalgia grows a futuristic backbone. Their sound exists in constant transformation: distorted textures collide with shimmering synths, fractured rhythms and an uncompromising urge to surprise. At the core lies pop, but never predictable. Electronic, yet raw in expression. Catchy, yet never comfortable. Fronted by vocalist Pascal Pashaee, alongside guitarist David Riederer, keyboardist Luka Lorch, and drummer Richard Kilian, the German quartet arrives with a vision that feels both chaotic and meticulously crafted.
Catch the band live: 09.04.2026 Headlineshow, Backstage Club München 14.05.2026 Goldmarks Stuttgart 15.05.2026 Backstage Club München
Lost in Hollywood have released their new track ‘Can You Feel The Pain’, taken from their upcoming self-titled album which will be out on 20th March via Arising Empire.
With ‘Can You Feel The Pain,’ Lost In Hollywood expand on their evolving sound. The song leans into a darker atmosphere and sharp, modern songwriting, combining heavy moments with melody while staying grounded in the emotional intensity that defines the band’s music. Built on strong dynamics and a constant sense of tension, the track unfolds with a drive that keeps listeners locked in from beginning to end. With ‘Can You Feel The Pain,’ Lost In Hollywood underline their growing presence in the modern metalcore scene and show no signs of slowing down.
Catch the band live with Archers: 18/04 – Paris – Les Étoiles 19/04 – Cologne – MTC 21/04 – Wiesbaden – Kesselhaus 22/04 – Aarau – KIFF 23/04 – Milan – Legend Club 24/04 – Munich – Live Evil 25/04 – Salzburg – Rockhouse Bar 26/04 – Vienna – Viper Room 28/04 – Prague – Bike Jesus 29/04 – Stuttgart – Wizemann Studio 30/04 – Hamburg – Molotow
VANISH release digital live triple pack “Live In Solace” with selected songs from their latest album, recorded live at Kaminwerk Memmingen.
Drummer Ralf Nopper: “The three songs from our latest album, “A Hint of Solace”—Crowdpiercer, Voyage in Suffering, and Act/Live/Resolve—have developed so strongly live that they have long since become fixtures in our set. They always carry the energy of the audience forward—that’s why we wanted to capture that moment and recorded them live. For us, this is the most honest way to present Vanish.”
Also available a live video to accompany the release.
Bastian Rose (vocals, keys) adds: “Vanish is first and foremost a live band, and it’s very important to us to thrill every fan and concertgoer and captivate them with our energy. The three songs on the live EP really showcase that. They show what Vanish is all about—power, emotion, and goosebumps.”
VANISH formed in 2000 and have released three albums so far. Since then they have been on tour with Queensryche, Michael Schenker, Rage, Ross the Boss or Brainstorm among others and are also known at festivals like Rock of Ages (DE), Rock The Ring (CH) or Baltic Open Air (DE).
Tourdates: Mar. 14, 2026 Härter.Lauter.Live Geislingen An Der Steige, Germany Mar. 21, 2026 Mammut Festival 2026 Königsbrunn, Germany May. 9, 2026 This is Heavy Metal IV Mackendorf, Germany Oct. 24, 2026 Metal im Adler Horb Am Neckar, German
Line-up: Bastian Rose – Vocals, Keys Ralf Nopper – Drums Philipp Schönle – Guitars Andreas Armbruster – Bass Ben Galster – Guitars
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! Click image to watch the video
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
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