“Destroyer” is the last track My Kingdom Music premiere from “Maledicti In Aeternvm”, the upcoming new album by DEATH DIES.
It’s a blade that cuts through you, ferocious and gloomy. The only English-language song on the album, “Destroyer” represents the final step leading up to the release of “Maledicti In Aeternvm” scheduled for April 3rd.
This is DEATH DIES, this is “Maledicti In Aeternvm,” a journey into the darkest depths of Black Metal, uncompromising extreme music in the name of the most ferocious and extremist Dark Art.
“Maledicti In Aeternvm” will be released on April 3rd on My Kingdom Music and is available for pre-order on LP, digipak CD, and Deluxe Edition at https://t.ly/O-Q7U
IVOIRE announce the release of their debut album “Uragano”, due out on May 8, 2026: an emotionally devastating, intense and layered work, capable of turning the weight of pain into dense, dark and deeply immersive sonic matter.
With “Uragano”, the band shape a personal expressive language in which a solid post-metal foundation intertwines with an intricate interplay of tension and texture, opening up to further shades that include black metal elements and atmospheric passages. The result is a thick and shadowy sound, oppressive yet never static, capable of suddenly opening into waves of melancholy, rarefied passages and moments of almost contemplative suspension. It is precisely within this unstable balance between impact and fragility, fury and introspection, that the album finds its deepest identity.
“Uragano” was born in December 2021, when Nicolò Lenoci, founder of IVOIRE and, up to that point, the project’s main songwriter, decided to put a series of personal reflections into words. From that intimate yet unavoidable creative urgency, the first embryonic ideas for the songs began to emerge, eventually forming the backbone of the album. The record developed as a process of surfacing, in which inner tensions, visions and emotional fragments gradually took shape as a coherent and lacerating sonic narrative.
From a musical standpoint, the album moves between post-metal, sludge and black metal influences, alternating moments of overwhelming intensity with more rarefied and atmospheric sections. Harsh vocals intertwine with ambient passages and spoken-word moments, feeding a constant contrast between implosion and release, violence and reflection. The concept behind “Uragano” revolves around decay and the exploration of the boundary between destruction and catharsis: an imagery that does not end with the writing of the songs, but also extends into the live dimension, conceived as a natural continuation of the world evoked by the record.
The full-length features, alongside Nicolò Lenoci, Antonio Caggese on vocals and Giovanni Solazzo (Turangalila, Duocane) on drums. Further enriching the album are Fabrizio Cioce (Zolfo), appearing in the outro of “Sotto la Cenere”, and Michael Anthony Foti (Die Sünde), who wrote the lyrics for and performed vocals on “Chimera”. Together, these contributions broaden the album’s emotional scope and reinforce its collective dimension while remaining firmly rooted in a clearly defined artistic vision.
In 2025, the project finally found its definitive line-up with the permanent addition of Sebastiano Liso on guitar, Cipo (The Apulian Blues Foundation) on drums and Francesco Bizzoca (Sürd, A Violet Pine) on bass. This is the line-up with which IVOIRE present themselves today, ready to accompany the release of “Uragano” and bring its full expressive force to the stage.
With “Uragano”, IVOIRE deliver a debut that seeks no compromise: a visceral, bleak and deeply human record that descends into the cracks and turns them into sound.
Tracklist:
01. Le Catene dell’Estro 02. Vetta 03. Tempeste 04. Chimera 05. Sotto La Cenere
For fans of: Amenra, Cult of Luna, Dirge, Year of No Light
Line-up:
Antonio Caggese – Vocals Nicolò Lenoci – Guitar Sebastiano Liso – Guitar Cipo – Drums Francesco Bizzoca – Bass
Album line-up:
Nicolò Lenoci – Guitar, bass Antonio Caggese – Vocals Giovanni Solazzo – Drums
Credits:
Recording, mixing, mastering: Andrea Lenoci
Artwork: Camilla Di Bella Vecchi
Music and lyrics: Nicolò Lenoci
Saxophone on “Sotto la Cenere”: Fabrizio Cioce (Zolfo)
Vocals and lyrics on “Chimera”: Michael Anthony Foti (Die Sünde)
Stockholm’s own DEVIL’S CIGARETTE, one of the most talked-about new acts on Sweden’s rising rock scene, are proud to release their new album, ‘Meet Me On The Floor Tonight!,’ out now via Wild Kingdom / Sound Pollution. To celebrate, the band also shares the title track, alongside an official music video, available below.
DEVIL’S CIGARETTE delivers a sharp, modern take on rock with commanding choruses, searing guitars, and driving rhythms. Their new single and video for “Meet Me On The Floor Tonight” captures the band’s attitude, urgency, and unmistakable identity.
Directed in true DIY spirit by band members Miles Martin and Lucas Kinnari, the video highlights the central role of the song itself — the heart of everything the band creates.
While rooted in garage rock grit, DEVIL’S CIGARETTE represents a new generation. Their youthful energy and evolving sound push the genre forward with clarity, maturity, and dynamic force. ‘Meet Me On The Floor Tonight’ marks a defining step in that progression.
On stage, the band delivers explosive, confident performances that have made them a standout presence in Stockholm’s underground scene — intense, visceral, and impossible to forget.
“We want every show to feel like a party — an explosion of energy where the audience is just as much a part of the experience as we are,” the band states.
Watch the Music Video for “Meet Me On The Floor Tonight”:
Since forming in Stockholm in 2023, DEVIL’S CIGARETTE have rapidly built a reputation as a band to watch. Their explosive live shows, relentless energy and ability to cut through the noise have taken them from cramped basement venues to becoming one of the most buzzed about names in Sweden’s new wave of rock.
With “I’m Bored” leading the way and ‘Meet Me On The Floor Tonight!’ on the horizon, DEVIL’S CIGARETTE are poised to take their next major step. Their blend of raw musical force, magnetic stage presence and fearless ambition positions them as one of Sweden’s most exciting emerging exports.
DEVIL’S CIGARETTE aren’t just the next big thing in Swedish rock. They’ve already arrived, and they refuse to be ignored.
Icelandic heavy metal outfit POWER PALADIN have released their highly anticipated new album Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment today via ROAR – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music.
In celebration of the release, the band have just unveiled a new music video for the track “The Arcane Tower”, featuring a guest appearance by Tommy Johansson of Majestica. The clip offers a behind-the-scenes look into the studio recording process, interwoven with performance footage that captures the band’s dynamic energy.
POWER PALADIN vocalist Atli Guðlaugsson describes the song as “a high octane banger featuring none other than Tommy Johansson from Majestica. Full of epic orchestrals, choirs and drama, this song details the exploration of the mysterious arcane tower and its inhabitants.”
With their new offering Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment, POWER PALADIN take the next step in their musical journey. The album features eight epic tracks, each unfolding like a chapter in a sweeping saga of power, mystery and adventure.
Building on the success of their debut With the Magic of Windfyre Steel, the band delivers a more mature and refined sound while fully retaining the energy and spirit that defined their early days. The album was mixed by Haukur Hannes (AUÐN, DYNFARI) and mastered by Frank de Jong (BLEEDING GODS), resulting in a production that is both powerful and crystal clear.
Once again, POWER PALADIN pay homage to their influences – IRON MAIDEN, DIO and HELLOWEEN – while confidently carving out their own place in the modern power metal landscape. The album artwork, created by James Child (Astral Clock Tower Studios), perfectly captures the adventurous and fantastical essence of the record, that promises to be a bold and immersive next chapter for POWER PALADIN!
Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment Tracklist: 1. Sword Vigor 2. Glade Lords Of Athel Loren 3. The Royal Road 4. The Arcane Tower 5. Aegis Of Eternity 6. Camelot Rock City 7. Keeper Of The Crimson Dungeon 8. Valediction
About POWER PALADIN
Formed in Iceland, POWER PALADIN emerged from a shared passion for classic heavy metal, soaring melodies and fantasy-driven storytelling. Since their inception, the band has blended the spirit of traditional power metal with the raw edge of NWOBHM influences, forging a sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh.
Their debut album With the Magic of Windfyre Steel quickly established POWER PALADIN as a rising force in the international power metal scene. With Beyond The Reach Of Enchantment, the band further expands their musical and lyrical universe, proving their dedication to epic songwriting, strong hooks and timeless metal values.
POWER PALADIN is: Atli Guðlaugsson (vocals) Bjarni Þór Jóhannsson (guitars) Ingi Þórisson (guitars) Einar Karl Júlíusson (drums) Bjarni Egill Ögmundsson (keyboards) Kristleifur Þorsteinsson (bass)
Southern California roots-rockers Robert Jon & The Wreck return with “Run Back To Me,” an emotionally compelling heartfelt ballad self-produced by the band, and released Friday March 27, ahead of their Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes April and May 2026 U.K. and European tour.
Stream the new single “Run Back To Me.”Watchofficial music video on YouTube.
The initial idea for “Run Back to Me” first came to songwriter Desirae Megan as she was scrolling through Instagram and came across a beautiful photo of Robert Jon and his family. She felt deeply in that moment, thinking about how hard it can be to be away from the ones you love while on tour. A melody immediately popped into her head, and she knew she wanted to write something to help Robert, River, and Rachael feel more connected to Robert Jon while he was away on tour.
Months later a road trip to Phoenix, Arizona, for a RJTW gig with partner and keyboardist for the band, Jake Abernathie, Desirae floated the idea and they immediately began working on it during the 5-hour drive to the gig. This was the initial birth point of what would later be called “Run Back to Me,” a poignant southern rock ballad about staying connected to the ones you love when you’re away.
Since forming in 2011, Robert Jon & The Wreck; Robert Jon Burrison (vocals, guitar), Henry James (lead guitar, vocals), Andrew Espantman (drums, vocals), Warren Murrel (bass), and Jake Abernathie (keyboards) – have built a devoted global following through relentless touring and an unshakable live chemistry that bridges Southern rock tradition with California soul.
Fresh off their Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes 2026 U.S. Tour, the band are looking forward to touring the U.K. and Europe again in April and May 2026. Tickets are available from www.robertjonandthewreck.com.
Live photo by David Pickles. Tour poster photo by Rob Bondurant.
Scotland’s ibex-obsessed blackened thrash bastard of Hades, otherwise known as HELLRIPPER, is pleased to finally release his latest offering, ‘Coronach,’ today via Century Media Records! In celebration, HELLRIPPER is now sharing a lyric video for the raucous anthem, “Blakk Satanik Fvkkstorm.” The video was created by Cloud Motion Design and can be found at THIS LOCATION.
HELLRIPPER mastermind James McBain says of the album, “‘Coronach’ is a personal exploration of Scottish Culture — its music, literature, history & folklore. The album is the culmination of 3 years of hard work, and is a project that totally consumed me. From Pictish mysteries to Victorian Gothic literature, sinister lore, classic Scottish poetry and modern urban tales, the album tells stories of the country throughout the ages.
“Inspired by anything and everything from Venom and Mercyful Fate, to Watain and Opeth, to Manic Street Preachers, film scores and traditional Scottish music, the album is a good representation of myself all wrapped up in a nice speed metal package!
“Quite a bit of experimentation went into this album, and I wanted each track to contain something that I had never done previously. Whether it be the inclusion of a different instrument, or how a song begins, I aimed to offer some element of surprise in each track.
:The album, named after the vocal lament traditionally sung at funerals in the Scottish Highlands, encompasses everything the band is about: mixing modern and old-school influences, past and present storytelling, the dark side of Scottish history and my personal interpretation of it.
“As always, the writing and recording took place in my home studio, with various other people putting their stamp on a few of the tracks. The album was mixed by myself, and was mastered by Damian Herring at Subterranean Watchtower Studios and the artwork was done by Adam Burke (Nightjar Illustration).
“Fàilte gu Alba – Welcome to Scotland!”
In regards to the new single, McBain adds “‘Blakk Satanik Fvkkstorm’ is “a tale of witchcraft and possession set in a bleak moorland village inspired by Victorian Gothic Literature – particularly the ghost story of ‘Thrawn Janet’ by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. Lyrically, to match the vibe and energy of the track, I wanted my interpretation of the tale to feel like an 80’s horror film. This is perhaps the most “full-on” track on the album, and that’s reflected in its shorter length. It’s motor-charged, black ‘n’ roll in the vein of Venom, with a dose of classic heavy metal for good measure!”.
Artwork by Adam Burke
‘Coronach’ was released worldwide on March 27, 2026 via Century Media Records, making it his debut to the label! ‘Coronach’ can be streamed, downloaded, or ordered HERE.
In addition, Hellripper will soon embark on European headline tour alongside Schizophrenia and Sarcator to promote ‘Coronach.’ He will also appear on a number of festivals this year and has also announced a string of support shows for thrash metal legend Testament in Spain and France. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets can be found HERE.
Coronach (08:48) [WATCH] Full Running Time: 00:44:09
Hellripper Live Dates: FR 03.04.2026 Nottingham (England) – Saltbox ** SA 04.04.2026 London (England) – The Dome ** MO 06.04.2026 Utrecht (Netherlands) – De Helling *** TU 07.04.2026 Dortmund (Germany) – Junkyard *** WE 08.04.2026 Hamburg (Germany) – Logo *** TH 09.04.2026 Copenhagen (Denmark) – Pumpehuset *** FR 10.04.2026 Berlin (Germany) – Lido *** SA 11.04.2026 Warsaw (Poland) – Voodoo *** SU 12.04.2026 Kraków (Poland) – Zascianek *** MO 13.04.2026 Vienna (Austria) – Arena *** TU 14.04.2026 Budapest (Hungary) – Dürer Kert *** WE 15.04.2026 Munich (Germany) – Backstage *** TH 16.04.2026 Prague (Czechia) – Subzero *** FR 17.04.2026 Mannheim (Germany) – 7er Club / Sold Out! *** SA 18.04.2026 Paris (France) – Glazart *** TH 14.05.2026 Mexico City (Mexico) – Foro La Piedad FR 15.05.2026 Guadalajara (Mexico) – Anexa Independencia SU 17.05.2026 San Luis Potosi (Mexico) – San Luis Metal Fest TU 02.06.2026 Athens (Greece) – Kyttaro ^ WE 03.06.2026 Thessaloniki (Greece) – Eightball Club ^ FR 05.06.2026 Emmen (Netherlands) – Pitfest SA 06.06.2026 Maastricht (Netherlands) – South of Heaven Open Air SA 13.06.2026 Hauptmannsgrün (Germany) – Chronical Moshers Open Air TH-SA 25.-27.06.2026 Ukmergė (Lithuania) – Kilkim Žaibu SA 27.06.2026 Campania (Italy) – Southammer Metal Festival FR 03.07.2026 Villava (Spain) – Sala Totem Aretoa + TU 07.07.2026 Zaragoza (Spain) – Teatro de las Esquinas + WE 08.07.2026 Toulouse (France) – Le Bikini + FR-SA 18.-19.07.2026 Ponteareas (Spain) – Arcanxo Festival TH 13.08.2026 Carhaix-plouguer (France) – Motocultor Festival TH 03.09.2026 Košice (Slovakia) – Collosseum Club FR 04.09.2026 Ostrava (Czechia) – Metal!!! Festival SA 12.09.26 Verona (Italy) – Arcanum Fest SA 26.09.26 Hinte (Germany) – Coast Rock Festival SA 09.01.2027 Mangualde (Portugal) – Mangualde Hardmetalfest
The brainchild of guitarist/vocalist/solitary force, James McBain, Hellripper has been running like a denim-vested, backpatch-encrusted William Wallace, bravehearting his way through metal’s bloodiest battlefields since first coagulating his personal darkness in 2014. Taking armaments from “Kill ‘Em All” era Hetfield and “Welcome to Hell” era Mantas, McBain has immersed his fascination with darkness and speed with Scottish history and come with bloody masterpieces like 2023’s “Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags” that Metal Injection stated: “Bursts with growth and a mature exploration of darkness and eeriness while maintaining that original high-octane burning”. McBain is presently sharpening his blades and casting new spells that will transmogrify into Hellripper’s Century Media debut “Coronach”.
Hellripper Lineup: James McBain – All Instruments & Vocals
Hellripper live and video performance line-up: James McBain – Guitar & Vocals Joseph Quinlan – Guitar Andy Milburn – Bass Max Southall – Drums
Album credits: Recorded and mixed by Hellripper’s James McBain at Coronach Studios in Scotland, UK Mastered by Damien Herring at Subterranean Watchtower Studios in the USA.
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