Wanikiya Record/Promotion is pleased to announce the official addition of the rock band Uraiha to its roster. Since 2018, the project has been leaving a significant mark on the Italian alternative music scene.
Founded by Adriano Di Feo (vocals and guitar) and Fabrizio Cammarano (rhythm guitar), Uraiha quickly defined their distinctive sound with the arrival of Edoardo Di Vietri (lead guitar), who reworked the demos and handled all the arrangements for the upcoming album. The lineup is completed by Francesca Tangredi (bass), part of the project since its inception, and Mike Rosa (drums), the latest addition and the band’s rhythmic backbone.
Line-up: Adriano Di Feo – Vocals & Guitar Fabrizio Cammarano – Rhythm Guitar Edoardo Di Vietri – Lead Guitar Francesca Tangredi – Bass Mike Rosa – Drums
Musical Style Uraiha deliver a powerful and melodic rock sound, where the personal experiences of each member merge into a unique blend of energy and experimentation.
Selected Discography: –No More Crowns (single, 2018) – a sonic manifesto marking the beginning of the project –Album in progress (forthcoming; recording sessions currently taking place at Hexagonlab Recording Studio)
Goals With the new album, Uraiha aim to reach a wider audience, taking their mix of alternative rock and experimentation beyond local boundaries and further consolidating their presence on the music scene.
Live Experience The band has played numerous shows across Southern Italy and recently completed a mini-tour in Germany (November 2024). Upcoming live dates:
December 25, 2025 – Rock Bar, CasalVelino (SA) January 2, 2026 – Melting Pot, Licusati (SA)
Wanikiya Record/Promotion is proud to support Uraiha in this new chapter of their career and invites fans and industry professionals alike to closely follow their next steps and official releases.
Finnish metal icons AMORPHIS present “Crowned In Crimson”, a powerful and emotionally charged new single, which also serves as the main theme song for the upcoming action feature Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala, premiering in Finland on January 16, 2026.
A striking father–daughter vocal collaboration between Amorphis frontman Tomi Joutsen and his daughter Iida, “Crowned In Crimson” presents the band at their most cinematic. The track’s sweeping dynamics and melodic depth echo the sonic identity of Amorphis’ massively successful 2025 studio album “Borderland“, while introducing a new layer of intimate storytelling that fits seamlessly into the band’s unmistakable sound world. The lyrics, penned by long-time collaborator Pekka Kainulainen, bring the tragic hero Kullervo to life with vivid emotion and mythic weight.
For decades, Amorphis’ music has breathed new life into the ancient stories of the Kalevala for fans around the world and now, with Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala, audiences will finally see those mythic visions brought to life on the big screen.
Songwriter and guitarist Esa Holopainen comments:
“Director Antti Jokinen got in touch with us and briefly told us about his ambitious film project. We arranged a meeting with him, during which we were able to see visual material from the film and go through the script. Antti hoped that Amorphis would create the film’s theme song — a project we agreed to immediately.”
Director Antti Jokinen comments:
„Amorphis’ music feels like strength wrapped in beauty – heavy enough to shake the landscape, yet poetic. Their music really lifts my spirit into the world of Kalevala myths and its characters. Exactly what I was looking for, when thinking about the theme song for my film. I’m very pleased they agreed to do it.“
With its haunting vocal interplay, soaring melodies, and unmistakable Amorphis atmosphere, “Crowned In Crimson” stands as a monumental addition to the band’s catalogue and a compelling preview of the cinematic world of Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala.
Son of Revenge – The Story of Kalevala is an upcoming Finnish historical fantasy film directed by Antti Jokinen and written by Jokinen and Jorma Tommila. Based on the Finnish epic poetry The Kalevala, the film tells the story of Kullervo, a tragic anti-hero marked by vengeance, sorrow, and supernatural power, with Elias Salonen in the title role. Set in 12th century North Karelia and primarily filmed in Nurmes, the film premieres on January 16, 2026.
See the movie trailer here:
About AMORPHIS
With “Borderland,” released in September 2025 as their latest album, the title couldn’t have been chosen more fittingly.Throughout their career, spanning over more than three decades, AMORPHIS have been an ever-evolving act, wandering on an exciting boundary-pushing path. From their sinister death metal debut “Karelian Isthmus” over genre-defining mid-90s melodic death works like “Tales From The Thousand Lakes”and “Elegy” as well as the melodic 2000’s grandeur of “Eclipse” or “Skyforger” to records combining the very best of all prior eras to refreshing new soundscapes (f.e. “Under The Red Cloud” or “Queen Of Time”): Whatever this group works on promises long-range success. With 2022’s “Halo,” the Finn’s were rewarded for their researching musical approach once again the sextet took home two awards from the prestigious Emma Gaala (“Band of the Year” & “Export of the Year”). The impact of “Halo” became a driving force for what’s to come. Rather than rushing into a follow-up, the band chose to step back from live performances and focus fully on their next chapter. The result is “Borderland” – a meticulously crafted opus that builds on their celebrated recent era, while seamlessly weaving in new, timely elements. It’s a bold, organic continuation of their journey, shaped by experience and guided by vision.
AMORPHIS are: Tomi Joutsen | vocals Esa Holopainen | guitars Tomi Koivusaari | guitars Olli-Pekka “Oppu” Laine | bass Santeri Kallio | keys Jan Rechberger | drums & percussion
Just before Christmas, Austrian thrash/death metallers Darkfall are turning things up one more time! Although plans for an upcoming new album are already quite advanced, the band decided to send out a loud sign of life before the year ends.
Today they release “Only Death Is Real”, a previously unreleased track, as a digital single accompanied by a lyric video on YouTube – giving fans something heavy to bridge the wait for the next album. Check it out!
French dark and melodic heavy metal band The Losts, formed in 2010, released their third studio album ‘Venom Within via Finnish record label Inverse Records on December 19th 2025.
About Venom Within: DGC: “With this new record, we wanted to recapture the extreme edge and darkness that Phil Reinhalter (PUTRID OFFAL, MERCYLESS, NOISE EMISSION CONTROL, …) had brought to Mystery of Depths. We also wanted to push the boundaries of production further. Working with Phil again was an obvious choice—we gave him more freedom to push us to our limits. It was a tough ride, but we’re really proud of the outcome.”
PPG:“This album gave me the chance to bring in my groovy vision of the bass. On the last record, I had just joined the band and the production was already far along, so I couldn’t really express myself freely. Here, thanks to Phil’s work, the bass stands out and adds a unique soul to the songs.”
YGC:“The Losts has always been a playground for the diversity of our tastes and personalities. But with Venom Within, we’ve delivered our most collective work so far—a true statement of music with many faces, forged together into one vision.”
JCR :“The artwork for this new album is the remarkable creation of independent artist Alec Vladski. Together, we envisioned it as a kind of ‘cabinet of curiosities.’ Since the concept of The Losts ultimately questions the very notion of existence, what better way to illustrate it than through the struggle for survival—at every scale of life?”
Track list:
A Dark Place To Hide
Black Out Days
Back To Never
Magical Idea
Mellem Verdenerne
Muspellsheim Ascent
Exponential Law
The Headless Cross Reloaded
Here Comes Tragedy (feat. Valérie Penumbra)
Into The Unknown…
The Whisperers
Music by The Losts, Concept & lyrics by YGC, arrangements by The Losts & Phil Reinhalter
Indian percussion and beats on “Mellem Verdenerne” by OfRo and Piano by Gabrielle Bonenfant
Vocals on “Here Comes Tragedy” by Valérie Chantraine (Penumbra)
Illustrations and booklet by Alek Vladski
Drums and bass recorded by Phil Reinhalter at Psykron Studio – WaveLight Factory
Guitars, acoustic instruments and vocals recorded by The Losts at Lambs Studio
Editing, mixing and production by Phil Reinhalter at Psykron Studio – WaveLight Factory
Mastering by Mobo at Conkrete Studio
Reproduction, promotion and distribution by Inverse Records
THE LOSTS is a Dark & Melodic Heavy Metal band from the North of France, touring since 2010 in France, Belgium and the Netherlands. It has shared stages with bands such as SERENITY (Austria), DIRTY SHIRT (Romania), ZORNHEYM (Sweden), LONEWOLF (France), WIZARD (Germany), KING HEAVY (Chile), CAPILLA ARDIENTE (Chile), DRAKKAR (Belgium), FIREFORCE (Belgium), DOOMOCRACY (Greece), LOUDBLAST (France), and many more.
The music of THE LOSTS, always led by a melodic side, reflects the tastes of each member. Thus, Hard, Dark, Black, Doom, Thrash, Oriental, even Rock, enrich the Heavy Metal which represents the roots of the band. The band cites MEGADETH as well as ARCTURUS, MERCYFUL FATE, JINJER, THERION or even IMMORTAL for major influences.
All the lyrics and designs are linked by the same concept: the mythology of the “Losts”, a fictional story and a pretext to portray a satire of our societies. Born from nowhere and driven by a thirst for humanity, these characters draw closer to human civilizations. As their story unfolds through the songs, they embody and then question the essence of human nature, its power, and the meaning of existence.
Formed by DGC (guitars), JCR (drums), YGC (vocals/guitars) and GGV (bass), this line-up released its first self-produced EP, “No God, No Devil”, in 2013. This EP received a warm welcome from the musical media (reviews in Metallian and Rock Hard France for example). In 2016, its debut full-length album “…Of Shades & Deadlands” was released in partnership with Ellie Promotion. The artwork was designed by the renowned Stan W. Decker. Thanks to sales and media coverage, the album reached audiences beyond Europe, gaining traction in Asia and South America, with enthusiastic feedback from both the press and fans.
In 2020, during the recording of the second album, GGV left the band. This marked the first lineup change, welcoming PPG on bass — a new member who brought fresh energy and direction to the band. This new formation completed “Mystery Of Depths”, produced by Phil Reinhalter at WaveLight Studio (PUTRID OFFAL, MERCYLESS, NOISE EMISSION CONTROL, HYLDR…) and mastered by Frédéric Motte at Conkrete Studio (LOUDBLAST, ETHS, GOROD, TGOO,…). The cover art was created by American artist Chadwick St John, known for his work with DARKTHRONE. Released in 2021 in collaboration with Ellie Promotion and distributed by Season of Mist, the album received critical acclaim and was included in several “Best of 2021” lists across the international metal press. The band has also appeared on numerous compilations (Howl, Pavillon 666 sampler, Ultraje Portugal sampler, French Metal, etc.).
“Venom Within”, the third album, is once again mixed and mastered by the duo Phil Reinhalter and Frédéric Motte. The 11 new tracks continue the musical exploration that defines THE LOSTS, pushing boundaries while offering a wide playing field where a multitude of vocal “characters” come to life. Released under Inverse Records, the Finnish label that has placed its trust in the band, this new creation is eager to claim its place in today’s musical landscape.
Line-up: DGC – Lead & rhythm guitars, thrash & backing vocals JCR – Drums, extreme & backing vocals PPG – Bass guitars, backing vocals YGC – Lead & backing vocals, lead & rhythm guitars
Italian melodic death metal force KARMIAN open a new and uncompromising chapter with the release of their first single, “Beastmaster of the Void”, taken from the forthcoming full-length “Horror Vacui“. The track arrives accompanied by an official visualizer published on the Rockshots Records YouTube channel.
“Beastmaster of the Void” stands among the album’s most direct and unrelenting compositions – a surge of sharp riffing, relentless pacing, and psychological intensity. Drawing from the real-life crimes tied to the Bestie di Satana case, the song transforms adolescent alienation, obsession, and spiritual distortion into a violent descent through the existential void that defines the entire record. Here, the band channels the chaos, confusion, and moral collapse at the heart of the narrative, turning true events into stark allegory.
The single also offers a first glimpse into the conceptual breadth of “Horror Vacui“: a collection of nine songs, each inspired by a different Italian murderer, revealing how psychological emptiness, social disintegration, and spiritual vacuum mutate into violence. Rather than glorifying crime, the album examines the roots of human collapse – the internal abyss that corrodes empathy, identity, and meaning. Musically, it merges the ferocity of melodic death metal with narrative tension and introspective depth, confirming the band’s distinctive approach to extreme music.
“Horror Vacui” was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Luca Cocconi and Simone Sighinolfi at Audiocore Studio, with artwork and the new Karmian logo created by Sheila Franco. All songs were written by Andrea Baraldi and Nicholas Badiali, with lyrics by Andrea Bertolazzi and arranged collectively by Karmian.
With a career stretching from their early beginnings in 2005 to their present incarnation, Karmian have become one of the most distinctive voices of Italian melodic death metal, known for merging aggression, drama, and conceptual storytelling. Their upcoming full-length marks their most mature and introspective work to date, deepening the psychological and existential focus that has defined their evolution.
For fans of: The Haunted, Kataklysm, Heaven Shall Burn, At The Gates, early Dark Tranquillity, and early In Flames.
Track Listing: 1. One Thousand Shining Bubbles – 06:38 2. Beastmaster of the Void – 03:21 3. Gott Mit Uns Nicht – 04:38 4. The Call of the Abyssal Bell – 06:17 5. Black Magical Soap Opera – 03:54 6. Temple of the Fleshless Goddess – 03:23 7. Libido et Mors – 03:40 8. Beyond the Dream Gate of Fear – 04:16 9. Maker of Angels – 04:43 Album Length: 40:50
Karmian Line-Up: Andrea Bertolazzi: Vocals Andrea Baraldi: Guitars Michele Perla: Guitars Luca Marmi: Bass Nicholas Badiali: Drums
More info: https://rockshots.eu/ https://www.instagram.com/karmian_official/ https://www.facebook.com/KarmianBand
Rising rocker AUSTEN STARR is pleased to share her new single “Read Your Mind,” taken from her upcoming debut album, ‘I Am The Enemy,’ due out on February 13, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl. The new track arrives alongside an official music video, available to view below.
“Read Your Mind” marks the fourth single released from the upcoming debut following the success of previously released tracks “I Am The Enemy,” “Remain Unseen,” and “Medusa.”
On the new track, AUSTEN comments:
“‘Read Your Mind’ was the first track written specifically for the album. Joel came up with the music and most of the melody, along with the line ‘If I could read your mind / For a day or two.’ I tried to keep his lyrical hook in the lyrics while writing, and I wrote 6 vastly different versions of the song that I hated before finding the words I recorded. The final lyrics were written in a 22-minute zealous dissociation on the train ride to the studio on the day of recording. The image evoked is a freeze-frame of that unfortunate moment within a tumultuous relationship shortly before you realize you should give up on it completely. Everything feels unsteady, you’re blaming yourself without giving the other person any credit for the downfall, and you’re wishing that there was a way to make it better, when ultimately there is no resolution to be found. This video is the last and the simplest of the four singles’ videos, showing clips from my vocal tracking sessions at the studio interspersed between shots of the video musicians playing the track. This track is the wistful one, and while I would hope listeners have been spared that pain, I’m sure many will be able to relate!”
AUSTEN STARR’s debut album, ‘I Am The Enemy,’ delivers a hard-hitting blend of contemporary rock with classic influences, drawing comparisons to artists like The Warning and Halestorm while infusing a more traditional hard rock sound. Featuring powerhouse musicians, the album songs’ have been written by AUSTEN in collaboration with Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Revolution Saints, Iconic, Cher, Trans-Siberian Orchestra), who also takes care of all guitars on the album. Other musicians appearing include Chris Collier (Mick Mars, Lita Ford) on bass and drums, Steve Ferlazzo (Hugo’s Voyage) on keyboards and Chloe Lowery (Trans-Siberian Orchestra) on background vocals.
On the upcoming release, AUSTEN shares:
“I’m ecstatic to finally be releasing an actual album! This project has been a long time coming–a lifetime in the making, as cliché as that may be. It’s a really wild feeling to be putting music out into the world after being so afraid to for the duration of my existence, and the fact that the first couple of songs have been received well is completely blowing my anxious, self-deprecating mind. With the release of this debut album, I feel like I’m putting my life in your hands just to see what you’ll do with it. It’s terrifying, exhilarating, and freeing. Thank you so much to everyone at Frontiers, thank you to Joel Hoekstra, Chris Collier, Steve Ferlazzo, and Chloe Lowery, thank you to everyone who has made this project possible, and thank you to everyone who listens to the music. I hope you all enjoy it!”
‘I Am The Enemy’ Track List: 1. Remain Unseen 2. Medusa 3. I Am The Enemy 4. Read Your Mind 5. Get Out Alive 6. Effigy 7. Running Out Of Time 8. All Alone 9. Not This Life 10. The Light 11. Until I See You Again
About AUSTEN STARR:
AUSTEN STARR is a reluctant Bostonian with a penchant for self-induced misery. A natural contrarian, she was raised in a household where being a musician was the last thing she was encouraged to do—so, of course, AUSTEN recorded an album with the help of some heavy-hitters from Frontiers and beyond. While AUSTEN considers herself to be an “anxious wreck,” she’s channeled her inner turmoil and contradictions into a compelling musical statement. AUSTEN’s penchant for hypocrisy is almost as defined as her narrative voice. After all, she admits to both hating bad grammar and using it in one of her own songs because it fits the meter. When she’s not rocking out on stage or recording, AUSTEN is learning guitar, embracing “emo karaoke nights,” and forging ahead with a relentless, albeit trepidatious, determination to carve out her place in the music world.
BAND LINE UP: Vocals: Austen Starr Guitars: Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Revolution Saints, Iconic, Cher, Trans-Siberian Orchestra) Bass/Drums: Chris Collier (Mick Mars, Lita Ford) Keyboards: Steve Ferlazzo (Hugo’s Voyage, Avril Lavigne) Background Vocals: Chloe Lowery (Trans-Siberian Orchestra)
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