German doomy heavy metal outfit LȲKAA return with “At His Behest”, the second single from their debut album “Light Eater”, due November 27 via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records. The album will be available on deluxe vinyl and digital formats.
Saxony-based LȲKAA continue to explore the darker corners of heavy music with “At His Behest”, following the release of their first single, “Izome”. Formed during the pandemic winter of 2022 inside an old Cold War bunker, the band combine doom-laden heaviness, dark heavy metal melodicism and post-punk-infused melancholy into a sound built on tension, atmosphere and emotional depth.
The track is taken from “Light Eater”, a debut album built around the dual nature of its title. A Light Eater represents the nameless presence that drains life from within, feeding on fear and consuming hope. Yet the concept also reflects the paradox of life itself, as nearly every living creature depends on light to survive. Destruction and despair thus coexist with creation, growth and the instinctive drive to embrace life.
This duality runs through the album, both musically and visually. The drums were recorded at Larox Studios in Chemnitz, while the remaining instruments were tracked in the band’s rehearsal space to preserve an intimate, organic atmosphere. Mixing and mastering were handled in Essen by Joshua Steinweg (Decaptacon) and Kerem Yilmaz (Imha Tarikat, The Night Eternal). The album artwork was created by Leipzig-based artist Luisa Gräf, whose work approaches the record’s themes beyond conventional metal imagery.
With “Light Eater”, LȲKAA deliver a dark and immersive take on heavy metal, balancing oppressive atmospheres with haunting melodies and a strong emotional undercurrent.
For fans of: Messa, DOOL, In Solitude, The Night Eternal, The Devil’s Blood, Jex Thoth, Sonja.
“Light Eater” tracklist
Dance of Lemures (5:58)
An Excess of Phlegm (6:16)
Izome (8:35)
At His Behest (6:06)
Apotheosis (7:44)
The Echo Chambered (7:04)
Lvx nvtrit, lvx consvmit.
“Light Eater” will be released on November 27, 2026, via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records, on deluxe vinyl and digital formats.
Modern metal shooting stars DOMINUM are joining the ranks of the most well-known musical zombies by covering Michael Jackson’s hit “Thriller”. The modern metal four-piece adds their irresistible charm to the 80s soundtrack and turns the pop song into a metal anthem. Horror aesthetics and arena-ready choruses are brilliantly fitting on this homage.
The song is fresh off their current album, Night is Calling, which was released on July 3 via Napalm Records and earned itself a spot in the top 10 of the German charts. This fits their steady way to the top, as the previous, sophomore album, The Dead Don’t Die (2024), had also infected Germany’s top 10. Mastermind and singer Felix Heldt—better known as Dr. Dead—has since taken his zombies, Tommy Kemp (guitars), Patient 0 (bass), and Victor Hilltop (drums), and the undead spectacle to major stages across Europe. Touring alongside icons such as Bruce Dickinson, Avantasia, Battle Beast, and Peyton Parrish, the band has proven its strength both at major festivals and during their own headline shows.
And DOMINUM show no signs of slowing down: the headliner tour for Night is Calling starts in late November. Alongside THE NIGHT FLIGHT ORCHESTRA and EDGE OF PARADISE, the modern metal band will be touring Europe and the UK until shortly before Christmas. All dates can be found below.
Dr. Dead comments on “Thriller”: “Let’s be honest for a second: before Michael Jackson came along, zombies had a serious image problem. They were extras in cheap B-movies, hanging around on terrible diets and taking a shotgun blast to the face by minute twenty. No rights, no lobby. Then, in 1983, a man in a red leather jacket showed the world that this valuable part of our society had more to offer. Suddenly they were dancing on MTV. Prime time. Michael Jackson did more for the undead than any politician ever has. So we owe him one. And since a thank-you card felt a bit boring, we’re paying him back our way: by spicing up this masterpiece a bit. Just for your information: our security on the Night is Calling Tour has been briefed. Anyone caught moving forward during ‘Thriller’ is officially cleared as dinner. Dr. Dead”
DOMINUM open the next chapter of their dark, theatrical universe with their new full-length Night Is Calling. With their bombastic sound and outstanding stage presence, the band continues its rapid ascent on the international metal scene, without losing sight of its strengths: theatrical, melodic, and uncompromising modern metal—driven by the dark charisma of Dr. Dead and his zombies. One thing is certain: the Living Dead Squad continues to grow.
Dr. Dead on Night is Calling: “’They grow up so fast.’ – Ugh. It makes me sick. And now I feel it myself: my zombies have grown up. Our creation… has grown up too. But unlike the pitiful rest, we don’t mourn our childhood. No. We revel in who we are. Being a child, being an adult – what does that even mean? Anyway – the world lies at our feet, and we can do whatever we damn well please. Believe me from firsthand experience: an army of zombies makes everything a hell of a lot easier… and way more fun with every bit of trouble getting the punch it deserves. We have the power to reshape our world. And oh, we do. ‘Night is Calling’ – this is our outlet. Stronger melodies, heavier riffs, sharper, unflinching lyrics – honesty as our deadliest weapon. We are who we are. And you… you’re in this whether you like it or not. The undead are on the march, more relentless than ever. Join us – immediately, willingly… or a little later when we come to your neighborhood. Either way… we’ll be seeing you. Dr. Dead”
Produced by Felix Heldt and mixed by renowned producer Jacob Hansen, Night is Calling expands the band’s sonic universe with even heavier riffs, bigger choruses and cinematic drama. The explosive opener “The Circus Is In Town” throws listeners straight into DOMINUM’s twisted carnival, while infectious anthems such as “Doctor Doctor” and “Dark Melodies” deliver massive hooks destined to echo across festival crowds. The powerful title track “Night is Calling” (feat. Battle Beast) further highlights the band’s growing presence on the international metal stage.
Night is Calling tracklisting:
The Circus is in Town
Doctor Doctor
Children Of The Night
Nosferatu
Dark Melodies
Night is Calling (feat. Battle Beast)
Jack The Ripper
Thriller (Michael-Jackson-Cover)
Devil’s Son
I Don’t Drink Wine
Endzeit
Don’t Get Bitten By The Wrong Ones (Acoustic)
Hey Living People (Acoustic)
DOMINUM Live
Night is Calling Tour 2026: w/ The Night Flight Orchestra + Edge Of Paradise 24.11.26 FR – Paris / La Machine du Moulin Rouge 25.11.26 DE – Frankfurt / Batschkapp 27.11.26 DE – Hamburg / Grosse Freiheit 36 28.11.26 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser 29.11.26 CZ – Zlín / Masters of Rock Café 01.12.26 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra 02.12.26 AT – Vienna / Szene 04.12.26 CH – Pratteln / Z7 05.12.26 DE – Saarbrücken / Garage 06.12.26 BE – Sint Niklaas / De Casino 08.12.26 UK – Manchester / O2 Ritz 09.12.26 UK – Bristol / Bristol Electric 10.12.26 UK – London / Electric Brixton 12.12.26 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle 13.12.26 NL – Utrecht / Tivoli Vredenburg 15.12.26 DE – Berlin / SO36 16.12.26 DE – Hanover / Capitol 18.12.26 DE – Stuttgart / LKA Longhorn 19.12.26 DE – Munich / Backstage 20.12.26 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch
DOMINUM are: Dr. Dead – Vocals Patient 0 – Bass Victor Hilltop – Drums Tommy Kemp – Guitars
DELAIN announces an exciting new creative transformation with an extraordinary cast of musicians and vocalists joining its new setup. One that opens its musical world to different voices, personalities and musical perspectives. Joining this new chapter are well-known musicians such as Marko Hietala, Sharon den Adel (Within Temptation), Fabienne Erni (Eluveitie), Anneke van Giersbergen, and more. The full list can be reviewed below.
These artists will contribute their own artistic identity, with several of them also joining DELAIN on stage. The first glimpse of this new era arrives today with the release of the first single “We Are Fire”, featuring Fabienne Erni, Noa Gruman and Paolo Ribaldini. At the same time, this marks the farewell of vocalist Diana Leah, who has decided to step away from DELAIN after many years with the band. While her departure naturally brings a sense of sadness, the band looks back with great gratitude on everything they have shared together.
At the heart of DELAIN is its founder, songwriter and keyboardist Martijn Westerholt. Alongside him, Ludovico Cioffi, Ronald Landa and Sander Zoer form the core of the project.
Martijn Westerholt adds: “‘We Are Fire’ is about the inner fire that keeps us moving forward, even when the path ahead is uncertain. It’s about daring to cross boundaries, and refusing to give up on what we believe in. To me, it captures the spirit of what DELAIN is becoming. A place where different voices and personalities can come together, each bringing something unique, while sharing the same fire.”
Over the past months, DELAIN has been reflecting on its future and ultimately chose to embrace a new and exciting creative direction, bringing together a wide range of artists and musical perspectives. Rather than looking for a direct replacement for Diana, DELAIN has chosen to embrace collaboration on a much broader scale. Different voices, personalities and musical perspectives can now come together around the band, allowing each song and performance to take on its own character. Joining this new chapter are:
Marko Hietala* Sharon den Adel (Within Temptation) Anneke van Giersbergen Fabienne Erni* (Eluveitie) Patty Gurdy Noa Gruman* (Sabaton’s legendary Orchestra) Paolo Ribaldini* Johanna Kurkela (Auri, Eye of Melian) Ruud Jolie (Within Temptation) *Artists will also join Delain live on their February 2027 tour
Stay tuned for more news coming soon!
DELAIN Live 2027
DELAIN will take this new era on the road for the first time in February 2027, with shows in Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands. More international dates and countries will be announced soon. The tour will feature INFECTED RAIN as special guest and PERSEFONE as support. The tour will culminate on February 11 at 013 in Tilburg, one of the Netherlands’ most renowned live music venues.
DELAIN FEAT. MARKO HIETALA 2027 Special Guest: INFECTED RAIN Support: PERSEFONE 02.02.27 DE – Cologne / Live Music Hall 03.02.27 DE – Bremen / Modernes 04.02.27 DE – Berlin / Columbia Theater 05.02.27 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser 06.02.27 DE – Karlsruhe / Substage 07.02.27 CH – Pratteln / Z7 08.02.27 DE – Munich / Backstage 09.02.27 DE – Frankfurt / Batschkapp 10.02.27 LU – Esch-sur-Alzette / Rockhal 11.02.27 NL – Tilburg / O13
SoundsRock Agency is proud to announce the addition of TYSTNADEN to its roster.
Formed in 1999, Tystnaden have built their identity through a distinctive combination of instinctive energy, dark and elegant atmospheres, strong melodic sensibility and powerful, catchy riffs. Over the years, their sound has evolved from its darker origins into a more mature and expressive musical vision.
The band’s recording history began with the self-titled demo Tystnaden in 2000, followed by the EP Fragments in 2003, which received a strong response across Europe.
In 2006, Tystnaden released their first full-length album, “Sham of Perfection”, through German label Limb Music Products & Publishing, receiving worldwide distribution and excellent feedback from both the specialized press and fans.
Their second album, “In Our Eye”, followed in 2008 through Renaissance Records, with distribution throughout the USA and several countries across the Americas. In 2012, the band released their third full-length album, “Anima”, through Valery Records.
After years of silence, Tystnaden rediscovered themselves in 2023, bringing together their musical roots and a new artistic maturity.
This new chapter gave birth to “The Black Swan”, produced by Fabio D’Amore / Synonym Of Sound and recorded between Austria and Italy. Its title is inspired by Nassim Nicholas Taleb’s Black Swan theory and the impact that rare and unpredictable events can have on our lives.
TYSTNADEN Laura De Luca — Vocals Giulia Coletti — Guitars Cesare Codispoti — Guitars Stefano Galioto — Bass Alberto Iezzi — Drums
With more than two decades of history behind them and a new chapter ahead, Tystnaden now officially join SoundsRock Agency, ready to bring their music and live show to new stages.
Photo of Bywater Call by Ed Rode — Photo of Laura Evans by Blackham Images
Following their recent free livestream concert, critically acclaimed Southern soul and roots rock band Bywater Call, are pleased to announce that British vocalist and singer song writer Laura Evans will be special guest on their January and February 2027 UK tour.
The 10-date UK tour kicks off on January 28, 2027, at The Brook in Southampton.
It has been a standout year for Laura Evans who is an artist standing out amongst the crowd with her effortless blend of Blues, Rock & Soul. Her album releases have now reached over 2 million Spotify streams She has graced the cover of the ‘Nu Blue’ playlist and receives continued support from Cerys Mathews at BBC Radio 2 and BBC Radio Wales.
Laura had a busy touring schedule in 2024 & 2025 fresh from sell out shows on her UK tour, followed by an 11-date European tour across the Netherlands, Germany & France. Her live performances are described as a girl who is the ‘real deal’ and Classic Rock Magazine compares her to Stevie Nicks jamming with Blackberry Smoke, embracing notes of Americana, pop and bluesy rock and roll.
Bywater Call is comprised of Meghan Parnell (lead vocals), Dave Barnes (guitar), Bruce McCarthy (drums and percussion), Mike Meusel (bass), Andrew Moljgun (keyboards), Stephen Dyte (trumpet and valve trombone), and Julian Nalli (saxophone). The groundbreaking band continues, to redefine expectations of what a modern roots band can be.
Renowned for transcending genre boundaries, Bywater Call has earned an international reputation for emotionally charged live performances fueled by Parnell’s commanding vocals and the dynamic interplay of all seven musicians. As the band continues its upward trajectory, it also celebrates its third consecutive nomination for International Act of the Year at the UK Blues Awards, further solidifying its place among today’s most exciting voices in modern roots music.
Oct 20 New York, NY, USA – The Iridium Oct 21 Sellersville, PA, USA – Sellersville Theatre Oct 22 Elkton, MD, USA – Elkton Music Hall Oct 23 Jim Thorpe, PA, USA – Mauch Chunk Opera House Oct 25 St Louis, MO, USA – Old Rock House Oct 26 Joplin, MO, USA – Coda Concert House #Oct 28 Albuquerque, NM, USA – KiMo Theatre #Oct 29 Flagstaff, AZ, USA – Orpheum Theatre #Oct 30 Phoenix, AZ, USA – Celebrity Theatre Oct 31 Flagstaff, AZ, USA – Fairweather Social Club #Nov 1 Tucson, AZ, USA – Rialto Theatre #Nov 3 Grand Junction, CO, USA – Mesa Theatre #Nov 5 Colorado Springs, CO, USA – Phil Long Music Hall #Nov 6 Ft Collins, CO, USA – Aggie Theatre #Nov 7 Boulder, CO, USA – Boulder Theatre Nov 9 Sioux City, IA, USA – Vangarde Arts Nov 20 Westport, ON, Can – Cove Inn Dec 3 Toronto, ON, Can – The Horsehoe Tavern Dec 5 Sarnia, ON, Can – Rüster
22 Jan 2027 | Den Haag, NL – Paard 23 Jan 2027 | Utrecht, NL – Tivoli 24 Jan 2027 | Bonn, DE – Harmonie 27 Jan 2027 | Faversham, UK – The Old Brewery Store 28 Jan 2027 | Southampton, UK – The Brook 29 Jan 2027 | Porthcawl, UK – Planet Rock Winter’s End 30 Jan 2027 | Exeter, UK – Phoenix 31 Jan 2027 | Sheffield, UK – Yellow Arch 1 Feb 2027 | Milton Keyes, UK – The Stables 2 Feb 2027 | York, UK – The Crescent 3 Feb 2027 | Glasgow, UK – Oran Mor 4 Feb 2027 | Manchester, UK – Band on the Wall 5 Feb 2027 | London, UK – The 100 Club 6 Feb 2027 | Norwich, UK – Waterfront 7 Feb 2027 | Newcastle, UK – Anarchy Brewery
Feb 21-25 | Miami, FL, USA – Rock Legends Cruise Feb 26 | Boca Raton, FL, USA – The Funky Biscuit Feb 27 | Vero Beach, FL, USA – Vero Beach Blues Festival Apr 10 | Tampa Bay, FL, USA – Tampa Bay Blues Festival Apr 11 | Miramar Beach, FL, USA – Soundwave Festival September 8-12 | Las Vegas, NV, USA – Big Blues Bender
About Bywater Call
Hailing from Toronto, Canada, Bywater Call is a seven-piece Southern soul and roots rock band renowned for its powerful live performances, genre-defying songwriting, and exceptional musicianship. Led by vocalist Meghan Parnell and guitarist Dave Barnes, it has built an international following through relentless touring. Rounded out by musicians Bruce McCarthy, Mike Meusel, Andrew Moljgun, Stephen Dyte, and Julian Nalli, the band performed more than 130 shows across 11 countries in 2025.
Bywater Call has earned three consecutive nominations for “nternational Blues Artist of the Yea”r at the UK Blues Awards, as well as multiple Independent Blues and Canadian Maple Blues Award nominations. The band has performed at major international festivals and events, including three appearances aboard Joe Bonamassa’s Keeping the Blues Alive cruise, and has shared stages with acts like Blackberry Smoke, Marcus King, The Black Keys, Warren Haynes Band, Whitehorse, and Tom Cochrane. Parnell has also been invited to perform alongside acclaimed pedal steel guitarist Robert Randolph.
Bywater Call’s 2024 studio album Shepherd was named Classic Rock’s “Blues Album of the Year,” while Parnell and Barnes were featured on the cover of Blues in Britain in January 2025. The band’s 2025 live album Sunshine earned widespread critical acclaim, further cementing its reputation as one of today’s most compelling live acts. Drawing inspiration from The Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Otis Redding, Little Feat, Sly & The Family Stone and The Wood Brothers, Bywater Call continues to captivate audiences with a signature sound that seamlessly blends soul, blues, rock, Americana and R&B into something unmistakably their own.
Jennifer Scream have released “Chains of Pain”, the second single from their forthcoming studio album, Unfaithful, due out on 15 January 2027.
The track features a guest appearance from Dallas Durden, the band’s original bassist, who reunites with Jennifer Scream after 18 years. Currently playing with A Deeper Down, Durden joined Jennifer Scream in 2007 and remained with the group for their 2008 debut album, Under My Pin Heels.
Dallas Durden
“Chains of Pain” was co-written by Steve and his longtime friend Jack the Bastard (Gothan Crew), who previously performed with Jennifer Scream in 2010 and 2024. Durden and Jack also share a musical history, having played together in Hollywood Vampires, an early 2000s glam rock band.
Bringing back some of the band’s original spirit while reflecting their musical development over the years, “Chains of Pain” offers another preview of what to expect from Unfaithful.
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
