Australian hard rock/metal project 1THIRTY8 returns with “Aligned Again,” the second single and lyric video from the forthcoming debut album A Reckless Game.
“Aligned Again” addresses the experience of recognizing when one has lost direction, confronting that reality, and choosing to realign with one’s purpose — framed around the idea of taking a second chance and finding the drive to start again despite the risks involved.
The track follows lead single “In Vain” and continues to build out A Reckless Game, which combines heavy metal aggression and power with melodic hard rock songwriting and progressive, experimental arrangements. The album features guest performances from Emo Alaeddin on vocals and James Knoerl on drums, alongside Karl Szulik’s guitar and bass work, and was mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni of Domination Studio. A Reckless Game is aimed at fans of heavy metal, hard rock and progressive music who value strong songwriting, dynamic arrangements and emotionally driven themes.
Doom/post-metal trio BLOOD OF THE EARTH, featuring former members of CROWBAR and THE CONVALESCENCE, have released their new single, “The Constellation,” the latest offering from their forthcoming EP, Beneath A Sky That Breaks, released independently today, on October 23rd.
A striking example of the band’s continued creative evolution, “The Constellation” revisits a composition originally featured on their debut EP, rebuilding it from the ground up with a renewed sense of purpose. The result is a sprawling, dynamic track that moves between moments of restraint and explosive heaviness, capturing the band’s ability to push beyond the traditional boundaries of doom and post-metal.
Katie Golden reflects on the song’s progression:
“‘The Constellation’ has transformed significantly since its original instrumental version on our first EP. Bringing lyrics and vocals into the song gave it a much deeper meaning and intensity, while the revisions allowed us to really explore what the song could become. It feels like we finally brought it to life in the way we always imagined.“
Jeff Golden adds:
“‘The Constellation’ comes to life with atmosphere, haunting sounds, and heaviness from the vocals of both J Costa and Katie. They each bring something completely different to the song, and when those voices come together with the heaviness of the music, it gives the track a much stronger identity.“
“The Constellation” follows the band’s recent reinterpretation of MINISTRY’s industrial metal classic “Filth Pig” and the previously released original single “Petrichor.” Together, the tracks offer a compelling introduction to Beneath A Sky That Breaks, a five-song collection that finds BLOOD OF THE EARTH expanding their sonic palette while maintaining the raw power and uncompromising heaviness at the heart of their sound.
1. Beneath A Sky That Breaks 2. The Constellation 3. Barren Oasis 4. Petrichor 5. Filth Pig (Ministry Cover)
Founded by married musicians Jeff Golden (ex-Crowbar) and Katie Golden (ex-The Convalescence), alongside vocalist J. Costa (Thy Will Be Done), BLOOD OF THE EARTH draw from doom, sludge, post-metal and industrial influences to create a sound that balances immense sonic weight with unsettling atmosphere and emotional intensity.
Recorded with producer Ryan Boesch (Melvins, Whores), Beneath A Sky That Breaks marks an ambitious step forward for the trio. Across five tracks, the band explores the interplay between distortion and melody, crushing rhythms and eerie electronics, building a collection that is as immersive as it is heavy.
BLOOD OF THE EARTH Tour Dates:
Nov 14 – Tampa, FL @ Tampa Doom & Gloom Fest ( w/ Novembers Doom) Nov 15 – Lake Worth, FL @ Propaganda
Following up their 2026 European tour that saw seven of their solo headline shows sell out across nine countries and thirteen performances, Japan’s BROKEN BY THE SCREAM continues their rapid ascent with their latest single, “Parallel Universe,” out today on Metal Blade Records.
Featuring the band’s dynamic four-vocalist lineup of Tsubaki Nanaougi, Shizuku Mikogami, Yayoi Takayashiki, and Io Nozukidaira, the new track sees the group further pushing their unique blend of soaring melodies, vicious screams and punishing metallic aggression.
The band comments, “Just as the truth of heliocentrism once overturned a world where geocentrism was considered common sense, falling in love can completely transform a life that once revolved around oneself. ‘What if I had done things differently?’ ‘What if I had chosen another path?’ As we struggle, hesitate, and make choices among countless possibilities, each decision leads us toward a different future. ‘Parallel Universe’ is a song about love, choice, and the different worlds that may unfold beyond them.”
“Parallel Universe” follows the band’s first release for Metal Blade Records, “花鏑[HANAKABURA]” [streaming HERE] and arrives after a hugely successful European and UK tour that saw BROKEN BY THE SCREAM perform to predominantly sold-out venues across the continent. The tour culminated in a massive performance at Wacken Open Air, where the band took the Louder Stage – one of the festival’s main stages – and delivered their explosive live show to a huge audience.
With their boundary-pushing sound, four-vocalist attack and increasingly powerful live presence, BROKEN BY THE SCREAM are rapidly establishing themselves as one of the most distinctive and exciting acts in modern heavy music. “Parallel Universe” marks the next chapter in that ascent.
2027 tour dates being announced very soon!
BROKEN BY THE SCREAM is: Tsubaki Nanaougi – vocals Shizuku Mikogami – vocals Yayoi Takayashiki – vocals Io Nozukidaira – vocals
Finnish industrial metal pioneers TURMION KÄTILÖT proudly announce the release of their highly anticipated twelfth studio album, Resodance, out today via Nuclear Blast Records. The new record marks another milestone in the band’s evolution, seamlessly blending their signature electronic-infused metal chaos with deep, conceptual artistry.
Produced by Mikko Tegelman alongside the band, Resodance masterfully captures the raw intensity and immediacy of Turmion Kätilöt’s legendary live performances. At the same time, it introduces a carefully constructed conceptual framework that sets it apart from traditional releases.
As vocalist and co-founder MC Raaka Pee describes it:
“Resodance completes a circle while continuing an endless cycle, much like the Ouroboros – the eternal serpent devouring its own tail. Every song represents an hour, every note its own colour and character. Across twelve tracks unfolds a continuous dance of resonance, where every moment finds its own distinct tone.”
This overarching philosophy runs deep throughout the record. Rather than simply delivering another collection of individual songs, Resodance presents a dynamic, 12-track journey where tension, melody, and heavy industrial rhythms constantly interact. The result is a sonic experience that feels both grandly cinematic and aggressively immediate.
To celebrate the global release, the band has also dropped an epic, visually stunning music video for the new focus track, ‘Näe Minut’.
The album comes in following formats: CD jewelcase 1 LP sleeve red & black marbled vinyl 1 LP sleeve transparent red & black marbled vinyl
Tracklist: Nostajat Kunnioita Pöytäviinaa Ja Pimeitä Naisia Amon-Ra Hallelujah! Näe Minut Lunastakaa Karma Levolle Laske Teloitus Raivotarjonta In Our Dreams (to be continued 1)
The Ultimate Live Spectacle: Colossal Disco
The strategic release of Resodance serves as the perfect fuel for the band’s most massive headlining milestone to date.
On October 24, 2026—just one day after the full record drops—TURMION KÄTILÖT will host their monumental “Colossal Disco” event at the legendary Helsinki Ice Hall (Helsingin jäähalli).
Several thousand fans are set to pack the arena, ready to bring the ice-ring to a definitive boil.
To further support the new release, the band will take their legendary, high-octane live show across Europe in February 2027. The tour promises to bring the industrial dance floor to life, featuring a mix of brand-new tracks from Resodance alongside fan-favorite anthems.
17.02. DE ESSEN – Turock 18.02. NL HAARLEM – Patronaat 19.02. NL ARNHEM – Willemeen 20.02. DE BERLIN – Cassiopeia 21.02. PL WARSAW – Hydrozagadka 22.02. PL KRAKOW – Zaścianek 23.02. AT VIENNA – Szene Wien 24.02. DE MUNICH – Backstage 25.02. CH PRATTELN – Z7 26.02. FR PARIS – Backstage by the Mill 27.02. DE WEIHER – Live Music Hall
SeeD release Desideri Amari / Bitter Desires, a new single that reaffirms the raw and visceral identity of the Italian power trio, blending grunge, stoner rock and blues influences.
What happens when the dreams of someone we love become a burden too heavy to bear? How much of ourselves are we willing to sacrifice to avoid disappointing the expectations of those closest to us?
These are the questions at the heart of Desideri Amari / Bitter Desires, the new single by SeeD, released through Volcano Records in two versions, Italian and English, carrying the same emotional turmoil beyond language barriers. An intense and straightforward track, the song explores the contradictions of human relationships, the conflict between personal desires and shared expectations, and the struggle to find a balance between who we are and who others want us to be. SeeD channel this tension into pure rock, drawing on the roots of grunge, embracing the power of stoner rock and preserving that unmistakable blues edge that makes every emotion feel rawer, more authentic and deeply human.
The decision to release the single in two languages is not simply an attempt to reach an international audience, but also a way to emphasize the universality of its message. Desideri Amari and Bitter Desires are two sides of the same story, two linguistic interpretations of an emotional struggle that knows no borders. Having joined the Volcano Records roster in September 2026, SeeD have embarked on a new chapter in their recording career, with three singles leading up to their forthcoming album. With Desideri Amari / Bitter Desires, the band continue along this path, asserting a distinctive artistic identity, uncompromising in its approach and firmly rooted in a vision of rock driven by personality, energy and substance. SeeD have something to say. And they have no intention of sugarcoating it.
Finnish melodic death/gothic metal force ENDLESS CHAIN are preparing for the release of their new album next month and are proud to share another preview track from the melancholic masterpiece with today’s new digital single and video for “Save Me”.
“This is definitely one of my favourites from the new album. I think we really managed to capture the right mood with this one, and the song is full of emotion,” explains guitarist Timo Mölsä. “Ville Hovi’s lyrics, combined with the amazing vocal performances by both Ville and Aki Salonen, really bring the song to life in a beautiful way. You have to listen to ‘Save Me’ and watch the music video, it really adds another layer to the song!”
“’Save Me’ explores themes of memory, loss, shame and despair,” adds vocalist Ville Hovi. “After losing someone close to him, a man is haunted by ghosts from his past that return as powerful memories. As time passes, his memories begin to blur with reality, making it difficult to tell what belongs to the present and what belongs to the past, what is real and what is imagined.”
“He is also haunted by everything that was left unsaid and undone, and by thoughts of what could have been. At the heart of the song is a deep sense of despair and a longing for this troubled existence to finally end. Yet, even in the darkest moments, there remains a small thought that perhaps life might still hold some hope.”
The video for “Save Me”, created by Dronicon Films (Swallow The Sun, Kryptos, Devin Townsend), joins “Down” and “Fade To Nothingness” as the three preview songs painting the picture of the forthcoming album, ‘Nothingness,’ out Nov. 20th. The album is the third from the Finnish band and first international release continuing their sorrow-filled, emotional material laced with the dark backbone between the rhythms of Samuli Mikkonen and harsh vocals of bassist Aki Salonen’s complimenting the melodic melancholy of vocalist Ville Hovi. The quality and depth heard is filled with profound melancholic melodies and dark atmospheres mixed with aggressive beauty and emotional weight. Produced/mixed by Aleksanteri Kuosa (Wolfheart, Walteri, Dawn of Solace), mastered by Tony Lindgren (Amorphis, Insomnium, Katatonia) with artwork by Kalle Pyyhtinen (Children of Bodom, Entwine, Hanging Garden).
Physical pre-orders for the album on Digipak CD with booklet, or limited (300) hardwood colored vinyl with insert and digital download are available via Bandcamp and the M-Theory Audio webstore. Both platforms will ship from the US or Europe based upon your location. Or if you prefer direct from Finland courtesy of RecordShopX https://www.recordshopx.com/v2/search/?q=Endless+chain
ABOUT ENDLESS CHAIN:
Founded by primary songwriter Timo Mölsä, ENDLESS CHAIN emerged as a deeply personal creative outlet before evolving into their formidable potential within the Finnish metal landscape. Characterized by rich, haunting melodies, crushing riffs, and atmospheric soundscapes, the band seamlessly bridges the gap between melancholic gothic metal and heavy melodic death metal.
On their debut release, ‘Forthcoming Past,’ ENDLESS CHAIN solidified a stable recording and performance lineup confirming vocalists Ville Hovi’s (Kill The Romance, Blackstar Halo) and Aki Salonen (Gloria Morti, Nemecic), multi-instrumentalist and producer Aleksanteri Kuosa, and drummer Samuli Mikkonen (Korpiklaani, Profane Omen, Jonne). Together, they have refined a sound that balances dark, emotive storytelling with aggressive, soaring metal instrumentation.
Following up on the success of their 2021 debut album ENDLESS CHAIN returned in 2024 with their sophomore effort, ‘Agony.’ ‘Agony’ expanded the band’s signature atmospheric sound—weaving together heavy, melancholic metal foundations with progressive nuances and intricate gothic structures. Central to the album’s identity is the compelling vocal dynamic between Ville Hovi’s soaring clean vocals and Aki Salonen’s visceral, harsh growls. ‘Agony’ solidified ENDLESS CHAIN’s place in Finnish melodic metal, delivering a deeply emotional and sonic journey through light and shadow.
ENDLESS CHAIN IS: Aki Salonen – Vocals (growls) Ville Hovi – Vocals (clean) Timo Mölsä – Guitar Aleksanteri Kuosa – Guitar, Bass Samuli Mikkonen – Drums
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
