With their new single “Saints & Sinners”, THE NEW ROSES open a new chapter. The song is a powerful rock anthem about true connection, made for both major stages and rock radio. Combining their signature blend of huge hooks, distinctive guitars and high-energy rock, THE NEW ROSES prove that their musical journey continues to move forward.
Even ahead of its official release, the song is already making waves and is receiving airplay across rock radio stations. Exactly one month after its release, THE NEW ROSES will kick off their extensive headlining tour, bringing their new song straight to stages across Germany and Switzerland.
Timmy Rough on“Saints & Sinners”: “What started out as an intimate ballad quickly evolved into a powerful anthem celebrating a true connection between two people – that feeling that anything is possible and nothing can stop us! Bringing that feeling to life required a pounding rhythm and a hymnic chorus. Because we all know from experience: when you find the right person, you don’t want to enjoy it quietly. You want to shout it out from the top of your lungs …”
Following their 2024 album Attracted To Danger, THE NEW ROSES now return with new music. Since forming in Germany in 2013, the band have established themselves as one of the country’s most successful rock acts and have performed on countless international stages – including support tours with bands such as KISS and Scorpions. Their 2019 album Nothing But Wild reached #10 on the German album charts.
THE NEW ROSES LIVE 2026 presented by Radio BOB und ROCK HARD w/ Massive Wagons * w/ Harsh ** w/ Snakebite *** 30.10.26 DE – Nuremberg / Der Hirsch * 31.10.26 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser * 06.11.26 DE – Stuttgart / Im Wizemann * 07.11.26 DE – Munich / Backstage Werk * 13.11.26 DE – Osnabrück / Rosenhof ** 14.11.26 DE – Cologne / Kantine ** 19.11.26 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos-Saal ** 20.11.26 CH – Pratteln / Z7 ** 21.11.26 DE – Saarbrücken / Garage ** 28.11.26 DE – Weißenhäuser Strand / Metal Hammer Paradise 04.12.26 DE – Jena / F-Haus * 05.12.26 DE – Berlin / Hole 44 * 10.12.26 DE – Bochum / Zeche * 11.12.26 DE – Hanover / Musikzentrum * 12.12.26 DE – Hamburg / Fabrik * 18.12.26 DE – Mainz / Halle 45 ***
THE NEW ROSES LIVE 2027 w/ Hardbone * 04.03.27 CH – Luzern / Schürr 05.03.27 CH – Solothurn / Kofmehl 06.03.27 CH – Frauenfeld / Ölfleck 02.04.27 DE – Regensburg / Airport Obertraubling * 03.04.27 DE – Affalter / Zur Linde * 09.04.27 DE – Kiel / Pumpe * 16.04.27 DE – Bremen / Schlachthof * 23.04.27 DE – Fulda / Kreuz * 29.04.27 AT – Vienna / Szene * 30.04.27 AT – Wörgl / Komma *
THE NEW ROSES are: Timmy Rough – Vocals Dizzy Daniels – Guitar Norman Bites – Guitar Hardy – Bass Urban Berz – Drums
Following their first European headline tour in spring 2026 and, more recently, a headline tour across the United States in August and September, EIHWAR will hit the road again in February 2027 for a third tour in support of their new album Hugrheim.
Released in March 2026 via Season of Mist, Hugrheim opened a new chapter for the band that could easily be described as the “enfants terribles of pagan folk”. EIHWAR pushes its distinctive blend of Nordic folk, electro, fantasy and incantatory vocals even further, while keeping intact what has become one of the duo’s trademarks: a taste for chaos, mischief and sheer madness. On stage, their rituals are anything but solemn: there is dancing, pounding drums, shouting, laughter, games with the audience, and a pagan ceremony that willingly turns into one huge tribal celebration.
Named after the tenth, hidden world of Yggdrasil, Hugrheim builds a mythology of its own: ten tracks moving through named regions of an invented realm, sung in trance languages that surface intuitively and cannot be translated literally. At its centre are Mark and Asrunn themselves, cast as two spirits recovering fragments of memory from a former existence, incarnated in human bodies. It is a concept album that treats its own lore with total conviction, expanding a universe that already stretches to an illustrated map and a pseudo-historical text of its own.
After bringing this universe to stages including Hellfest, Wacken and Midgardsblot, and touring across Europe and the United States, EIHWAR will continue the adventure with 15 new shows across 8 European countries.
For this new tour, EIHWAR will be joined by Swedish band Hindarfjäll. Signed to Grimfrost Records, Hindarfjäll have released three albums, featuring guests including Peter Franzén (from the series Vikings) and Johan Hegg (Amon Amarth). Their music explores the rituals, ancestral knowledge and mythology of Scandinavia, where the band originates.
TOUR DATES – WITCHES & VIKINGS 2027 EU TOUR:
10 February: Madrid, ES @ Nazca 11 February: Barcelona, ES @ Razzmatazz 2 12 February: Toulon, FR @ Le Live 13 February: Moncalieri (Torino), IT @ Audiodrome 14 February: Lyon, FR @ La Rayonne 16 February: Strasbourg, FR @ La Laiterie 17 February: Lausanne, CH @ Les Docks 18 February: Munich, DE @ Backstage Club 19 February: Brno, CZ @ Heathen Strike over Brno 20 February: Leipzig, DE @ Werk 2 21 February: Bochum, DE @ Christuskirche Bochum 23 February: Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg 24 February: Rouen, FR @ Le 106 25 February: Bordeaux, FR @ Rocher de Palmer 26 February: Toulouse, FR @ Le Bikini
Ten tracks, one made-up world, and a straight face throughout: Hugrheim is EIHWAR‘s guide to the tenth, secret realm of Yggdrasil, a place nobody asked for but everybody now needs. Mark and Asrunn play it as two wayward spirits stumbling back into human bodies and piecing their memories together one trance-language incantation at a time, because regular lyrics were never going to cut it. There’s an illustrated map. There’s a pseudo-historical text. There is, in short, an entire fictional cosmology built with more care than most people put into their actual jobs, and it still finds time to make you dance.
Tracklist: 1. Nauðiz (04:28) 2. Freyja’s Calling (03:41) 3. Ein (03:42) 4. Skuggaríki (04:01) 5. Hugrheim (03:19) 6. Ljósgarðr (03:27) 7. Heill Óðinn (03:36) 8. The Lake of the Dead (03:39) 9. Omenotharena (Warrior’s Training) (05:41) 10. Berserkr (Tim’s Memorial Version) (04:26) Full runtime: 40:03
The enfants terribles of Season of Mist and the pagan scene’s sacrilegious project, Eihwar, is an explosive mix of nordic folk and electro-industrial. Far from the ceremonial seriousness of most neo-viking bands, their wild, cartoonish style remixes Norse mythology with a Mad Max twist.
Last year confirmed that their minimalist electro setup can unleash joyful chaos among big metal festival crowds, with performances at Wacken Open Air, Resurrection Fest and Midgardsblot. Chosen by The Hu as the opening act for their French and German shows, Eihwar is quite a meteor strike for a band founded just two years ago.
“Over the past few years, our souls have gradually taken over the bodies of two human musicians. Through incarnation, we lost much of our memories. All that remains are images, emotions, and fragments from our previous existence, mixed in with the thoughts and memories of our human hosts. In this new song, we evoke thememories that gradually come back to us: memories of Hugrheim, the tenth world of Yggdrasil, hidden and unknown to men. This world is shaped by the Hugr, the spirit. In this realm dwell the invisible forces of the soul and consciousness. When our vessels perish here and our incarnation ends, we will return to Hugrheim. Still, we hope to remain here as long as possible this time, because nowadays the beer is fucking good, the rockstar life is pretty damn cool, and dental anesthesia actually exists.” — Mark & Asrunn
Line-up: Asrunn — Vocals, Shamanic Drums Mark — Vocals, War Drums, Folk Guitar, Tagelharpa, Percussion & Programming
Production Credits: Mark & Asrunn of Eihwar — All Production, Mixing & Mastering at Eihwar Studio.
Symphonic metal outfit LIVA unveil the official music video for “O Roma Nobilis,” bringing a centuries-old Latin hymn into the band’s distinctive world of orchestral arrangements, operatic vocals, and heavy guitar work. The track is taken from the band’s album Ecce Mundus, out via Wormholedeath.
Written in praise of Rome, the hymn presents the Eternal City as a place of grandeur, devotion, and spiritual power, invoking the blood of its martyrs and the purity of white lilies before turning to Saints Peter and Paul. Through its prayers for mercy, guidance and wisdom, the centuries-old text becomes something far more than a historical relic in LIVA’s hands.
With its ceremonial atmosphere and imposing scale, “O Roma Nobilis” feels like a journey back through the gates of the Eternal City, where ancient voices, sacred imagery, and modern metal converge.
The official video, filmed by Pierre L’Espérance, brings another layer of visual drama to LIVA’s interpretation, complementing the song’s timeless atmosphere and theatrical character.
Known for its symphonic power metal opera approach, Liva is among the first Canadian acts to merge classical music and metal in this format.
The lineup on the new album features Nadine Guertin (soprano), Pier Carlo Liva (death and tenor vocals, guitars, electronics), Martin Tremblay (bass), and Claude Lacroix (drums). Following the recording, Philippe Leblanc joined the band as the new drummer.
Liva’s back catalog includes Requiem (2002), a heavy metal interpretation of the Latin requiem mass; De Insulis (2007), based on the Latin texts of 12th-century theologian Alain de Lille; and Human Abstract (2013). In March 2002, the band performed live with a 13-piece chamber orchestra for a Radio-Canada broadcast. The following year, they received the MIMI award for “artiste le plus avant-gardiste” (most avant-garde artist), recognizing their fusion of classical and metal. Over the years, Liva has shared the stage with acts such as Voivod, Gorguts, Nightwish, Kataklysm, and Therion.
Napalm Records is thrilled to welcome Japanese melodic power metal force HAGANE to the family!
Hailing from Tokyo, HAGANE have been making waves since their formation in 2018 with their energetic blend of soaring melodies, powerful riffs, lightning-fast guitar work, and infectious songwriting. After captivating audiences in Japan, HAGANE made a strong impression on European soil this summer at Germany’s renowned Rockharz Festival, proving that their high-energy performance and melodic metal have what it takes to connect with audiences far beyond their home country.
Now, HAGANE are ready to enter their next chapter with Napalm Records. The band has signed a worldwide physical deal, excluding Japan, with the Austrian rock and metal label for their upcoming studio album Through the Night. Set for physical release outside Japan on January 15, 2027, the album showcases HAGANE’s unique take on melodic power metal, combining epic melodies, powerful vocals, technical musicianship, and an unmistakable Japanese spirit. Through the Night marks an exciting new chapter for the band and their growing international fan base.
HAGANE comment: “We have signed a worldwide agreement – excluding Japan – with the Austrian label Napalm Records. This prestigious metal-specialized label is home to numerous world-renowned acts, including DRAGONFORCE (whose songs have been covered on YouTube by Sakura and JUNNA), KAMELOT, ACCEPT, FROZEN CROWN, and ALTER BRIDGE. Through this partnership, the new album, Through the Night, will be released globally on both CD and vinyl. Please stay tuned for HAGANE’s future activities on the global stage.”
Napalm Records Senior A&R Sebastian Münch about the signing: “HAGANE absolutely impressed us at this year’s Rockharz Festival. For fans of melodic power metal, this is definitely a band to watch! A big thank you to our Japanese partners at Euclid Agency and Eagletail Music for the great collaboration.”
In spring 2027, HAGANE will return to Europe for four shows, bringing Through the Night to stages in Germany and Denmark. Following their impressive Rockharz appearance, the shows will give fans the chance to experience the band’s explosive live energy up close. With a new album, a new label home, and plenty of momentum behind them, HAGANE are ready to take their next step on the international metal stage.
Europe Dates 2027 09.04.27 DK – Roskilde / Epic Fest 13.04.27 DE – Berlin / Lido 14.04.27 DE – Hamburg / Markthalle 16.04.27 DE – Cologne / Club Volta
Ukrainian death metal veterans HELL:ON are marking two decades of existence with a new documentary, “20 Years Our Own Way”, looking back at the band’s history from its beginnings in Zaporizhzhia in 2005 to the present day. Over the past 20 years, HELL:ON have released albums, played countless shows and festivals, toured across Europe, covered thousands of kilometres, experimented with their sound and, like everyone else in the Ukrainian metal scene, lived through some very difficult times. Somehow, they made it this far. As founding member Oleksii Pasko puts it: “I used to say that I pay attention to a metal band if it has existed for around 10 years and already has a couple of albums to its name - something you can, so to speak, put on a shelf. We’ve been around for more than 20 years now. That’s a lot for the Ukrainian heavy metal scene. Some families don’t even last that long. We did.”
“20 Years Our Own Way” is not simply a retrospective of the band’s discography. The film is about the people who have been part of HELL:ON over the years - the musicians who built the band, the friends who stayed close, the artists who shared stages with them, and everyone who travelled with them on the road. And, as the band puts it, what happens on tour stays on tour. The documentary brings together archival material, live footage, backstage scenes and stories from HELL:ON members, friends and musicians from the Ukrainian metal scene. It follows the band from their early years and first recordings through concerts, festivals and tours outside Ukraine, all the way to the present day and the work on their next album. The film also documents a part of the history of Ukrainian heavy music that HELL:ON experienced first-hand - from small club shows and early recordings to major festivals and international performances. And there is no attempt to turn those 20 years into some polished legend.
This is simply HELL:ON’s story, remembered the way they lived it. “Despite the difficult times, despite the war, despite everything - we kept going. Thank you to everyone who has been there along the way. This film is for you”. HELL:ON - 20 Years Our Own Way. The documentary contains strong language and is not recommended for viewing with children.
Arabs in Aspic continues its collaboration with Karisma Records – releasing the Norwegian‑language album Sorgens kapittel on what would have been the 50th birthday of the late Stig Arve Kvam‑Jørgensen on Wednesday, October 21st 2026.
This will be a highly special and emotional release for the band. The album is being released on what would have been the 50th birthday of the band’s longtime organist and vocalist, Stig Arve Kvam‑Jørgensen, who passed away suddenly in 2025. The album title Sorgens kapittel sets a deep and personal frame around the band’s newest work, serving both as a processing of the loss and a tribute to his musical legacy.
Musically, this is a dark and heavy album, but in classic Arabs fashion it is all balanced with a generous dose of humor and a glint in the eye. The songs on «Sorgens kapittel» are written entirely in Norwegian, making the lyrics colorful and vivid for those who understand the language, and exotic for those who do not. After more than 20 years at the forefront of Norwegian prog rock, the band continues its unique retro‑progressive sound. The listener is taken on an uncompromising journey marked by heavy riffs, intricate vocal harmonies, and classic 70s nostalgia — led by the massive wall of screaming Hammond organ, Fender Rhodes, vintage synths, heavy guitars, and funky bass lines that Stig Arve helped shape over decades. For new listeners, it should also be mentioned that the band has two drummers, so rhythmically there is a lot to follow both live and on record with Arabs in Aspic.
With a focus on their native language, the lyrics reflect on human destinies, grief, the absurdities of everyday life, and the challenges of modern society, delivering a raw, organic, and dynamic listening experience.
With artwork by Julia Proszowska, tracklisting for Sorgens kapittel is as follows:
1. Avgrunnen Kaller 2. Lokale Sagn og Mytteri 3. Satanisten 4. Kompisen 5. Nudisten 6. Syndenes Magi Del 2 7. King Size Brynje 8. Pentagram 9. God på Dårlig Stemning 10. Det er Deg! 11. Lyset 12. Siste Dans
Sorgens kapittel will be released on the 21st of October and will be available in CD, black vinyl and Limited Edition Cloudy vinyl and Limited Edition Marble vinyl, and Digital formats, and is now available to pre-order at:
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Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
