“Grim Prophecy”, the new album by Sardinian thrash/death metal outfit GRIM PROPHECY, is available today on all digital platforms through Volcano Records & Promotion. Accompanying the release is the official music video for ‘A Grim Prophecy’, the track chosen by the band as the manifesto of a work deeply rooted in the darkest corners of the human imagination.
Across nine aggressive and uncompromising tracks of extreme metal, Grim Prophecy unfolds through a narrative journey that intertwines reality and nightmare, dark fantasy visions and reflections on the most disturbing aspects of contemporary society. The lyrics explore themes such as mass manipulation, conspiracies orchestrated by those in power, dark rituals, and the control of the individual, descending into the abyss of madness, murderous instinct, and the self-destructive impulses that dwell within human nature.
Within this framework comes A Grim Prophecy, the single selected to accompany the album’s release. “A cruel destiny, a grim prophecy” stands as the conceptual core of the entire record: a fierce tale exposing what happens behind the scenes of power, where sacrifices, rituals, manipulation, and slavery are used as instruments of control, transforming anger and discomfort into a devastating burst of direct and relentless thrash/death metal. From a musical standpoint, Grim Prophecy forge their identity through an instinctive fusion of technical death metal and high-speed thrash, enriched by a classic heavy metal vein that recalls the legacy of masters such as King Diamond and Black Sabbath while maintaining a modern and distinctive approach. The result is a cohesive and compact album capable of balancing sonic violence, dark atmospheres, and a strong narrative dimension. With Grim Prophecy, the Sardinian band confirms its determination to explore the darkest corners of both the human mind and society, delivering a debut album destined to appeal to old-school thrash and death metal devotees while remaining engaging for listeners seeking more layered and contemporary sounds.
Las Vegas punk outfit THE MINGES have released their debut single through F-Bomb Records. “Geezer Pleaser” is a three and a half minute chaotic ride through happy hell and was produced by Cody Leavitt at Asteroid M Studios in Las Vegas.
Highly melodic and instantly memorable, the track was inspired by a tale as old as time; young women using old men for money- now with inflation(!) and, according to bassist, Stephy Muzio came together in typical Minges fashion. “Jessie came with some lyrics, Joe came back with a guitar riff and a melody, and after a lot of alcohol and fleshing it out in rehearsal -complete with a fridge full of alcohol and a dream- Geezer came together like a one night stand.”
“Geezer Pleaser” is slated to appear on the band’s debut full length, tentatively titled Dumpster Dive for Love, set for release later in 2026. Combining the band’s self released Eps, ‘Trim’ and ‘Ono, Oh Yeah,’ as well as two newly recorded songs, “Call of the Cougar” and “Double Down Jukebox,” ‘Dumpster Dive for Love’ is expected to be a hard hitting 2026 favourite among the punk and crossover rock crowd.
You can stream and download “Geezer Pleaser” here.
To support the single, the quartet has released an accompanying video. Shot in Las Vegas at Grey Witch, the “Geezer Pleaser” video was directed and produced by Chris Reject.. Mimicking a cable TV talk show, the clip features singer Messy Jessie, the ultimate geezer pleaser, showing off each adoring elderly lover regardless of their ailing health, as Eric (security guard) and Stephy (production assistant) try to keep the geezers, Messy Jessie, and the host (Joe), calm so the show can move as smoothly as the body after a cup of Metamucil.
THE MINGES: Messy Jessie – Lead vocals Joe Matkowsky – Guitars Stephy Muzio – Bass Eric Durko – Drums, percussion
FIREFLASH RECORDS is proud to announce the signing of Swedish speed/thrash metal newcomers XION! The quintet was formed in 2022, when some of the members were still under 18, yet they were already playing with the same precision and energy as more established metal bands.
“We’re very excited to sign with Fireflash records. This upcoming album consists of tracks that we have worked on for a very long time and put lots of effort into. It feels great to have Markus Wosgien on our side in this new chapter of Xion.,” comments the band.
Since then, the band from Falun – the hometown of acts such as SABATON, BROTHERS OF METAL,TWILIGHT FORCE and others – has taken the world by storm. The combination of the members’ young age and their extremely precise and virtuoso musical skills has made XION one of the most interesting and promising newcomers on the Swedish metal scene in many years.
In January 2024, XION released their debut album “Between Shadows and Gods”, produced by Johan Reivén (RAM,HOSTILIA a.o.). They opened as the support act for IN FLAMES and the GENE SIMMONS BAND at the legendary “Dalhalla Arena” and performed at several festivals, including “Gefle Metal”, “Sweden Rock Festival” and the “Sabaton Cruise”. Their concerts have been highly praised. Sweden Rock Magazine awarded one of their live performances 9/10 points, and their performance at the “Sweden Rock Festival” itself received a rating of 4/5. In 2023, the band also won the “Imagine Sweden” music competition.
In June 2025, XION released the single “Wasteland of Time”, produced by Jonas Arnberg (METHANE,DEMONICAL a. o.), who is also producing the band’s upcoming studio album, “When Stars Collide”. This track also convinced Fireflash Records to offer them a record-deal. “I remember Janne Mattsson from Sweden Rock Magazine once telling me to keep an eye on this young new band called Xion. I did and when they released their latest single, I was fully blown away and got in touch with them and we started talking. I love discovering new bands, exchanging ideas and eventually bringing them to life. Look forward to the upcoming new single and further details on the new studio album,“ says Fireflash Records owner Markus Wosgien.
Next week, on June 12th, the first single „Zero Light“ from the upcoming new album “When Stars Collide” will be released and is available for pre-save here: https://save-it.cc/fireflash/zero-light
“It’s fast, chaotic and hits you right in the heart,” says the band.
XION Is: Robin Björk – Vocals Erik Zetterström – Guitars Liam Rådman – Guitars Johan Berg – Bass Algot Brask – Drums
“Creation necessitates equal destruction in a contrary sense, and therefore the Mem designates all the regenerations that have sprung from previous destruction, all transformations, and consequently death, regarded as the passage from one world to the other” – Papus
“Death”, the new HEAVENWOOD single and visualizer video, marks the beginning of “The Tarot Of The Bohemians – Part II”, while simultaneously echoing the final breath of its predecessor. Serving as both an ending and a rebirth, the track embodies the symbolic transition between cycles, worlds and states of being.
Deeply rooted in the esoteric language of the Tarot and inspired by the Major Arcana’s transformative symbolism, “Death” explores destruction not as a finality, but as an essential passage toward regeneration. Within the conceptual framework of the 22 Tarot cards, the song represents movement, metamorphosis and the inevitable crossing from one spiritual and emotional plane into another.
“This piece represents the beginning of Part II, in the same way that it also reflects the ending of the previous album (Part I), while not forgetting that this same theme and concept, when framed within the whole and within the 22 cards of the Major Arcana of the Tarot, also represents a passage”, states Heavenwood mastermind Ricardo Dias dos Santos.
Balancing solemn melancholy with cinematic intensity, “Death” channels Heavenwood’s unmistakable gothic and dark metal identity into a deeply allegorical composition; a threefold reflection of the band’s Past, Present and Future, where memory, transformation and transcendence converge into a single ritualistic experience.
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A whole decade after their last album, Portuguese gothic/dark metal pioneers Heavenwood announce the release of their highly-anticipated new record, “The Tarot Of The Bohemians – Part II”, set for worldwide release via Mighty Music on LP, CD and digital formats. Marking the second and final chapter of the conceptual work inspired by the hermetic writings of Gérard Encausse (Papus), the album was recorded at Lucky Cat Studio (Portugal) and mixed and mastered at Vamacara Studios (France) by acclaimed producer Niko HK Krauss (Loudblast, Sirenia), elevating the band’s sound to new levels of sophistication and intensity.
“Every work has its own story, and this new album goes far beyond being merely a concept and a continuation of the first part released in 2016″, composer, founder, guitarist and singer Ricardo Dias dos Santos comments. “Against all odds that arose in 2022 – after a near-fatal accident and imperative changes that led to a number of irreversible decisions – the conclusion of “The Tarot Of The Bohemians” finally sees the light of day, continuing a legacy that has endured for more than 30 years”.
The album is further enhanced by impeccable and symbolic visual artwork created by renowned artist Naya Kotko, whose evocative imagery perfectly reflects the esoteric depth and spiritual duality that define this new chapter.
With this “Part II” of the concept started with “The Tarot Of The Bohemians” (Massacre Records) in 2016, Heavenwood dive even deeper into the esoteric and emotional dimensions of the Tarot. This album represents both continuity and transformation – it carries Heavenwood melancholic DNA, but it also pushes the band into a more cinematic, intense and contemporary sonic realm.
“The Tarot Of The Bohemians – Part II” signals a bold new creative chapter for Ricardo Dias dos Santos. The first glimpse into this renewed cycle came with the digital single “Death”, which laid the conceptual and atmospheric foundations for the new opus.
With a career spanning over three decades, Heavenwood have long stood as one of Portugal’s most respected Metal exports. Since their seminal debut “Diva” (1996, Massacre Records) – the first album by a Portuguese Metal band to be released in Japan – the band has shared stages with international heavyweights such as Cradle of Filth, In Flames, Amorphis and Portugal’s own Moonspell, while also performing at prestigious events including Wacken Open Air.
Throughout their evolution – from “Swallow” (1998) to “Redemption” (2008) and “Abyss Masterpiece” (2011) – Heavenwood have continuously refined their signature blend of gothic atmosphere, dark metal weight and introspective lyricism. Now, under the visionary leadership of Ricardo Dias dos Santos, the band closes the 22 Major Arcana Tarot cycle with what promises to be their most ambitious and emotionally resonant work to date.
“The Tarot Of The Bohemians – Part II” will be released on black LP, blue LP (limited to 300), CD and digital formats on 12.06.2026, via Mighty Music.
Recording lineup: Ricardo Dias dos Santos: guitars, vocals, bass Eduardo Sinatra: drums (session)
Live lineup: Ricardo Dias dos Santos: guitars, vocals Live session musicians
Battle Inside is the third single from Finnish heavy rock/metal band Rugged Butcher from the Helsinki metropolitan area. The song is about conquering mental challenges that we all seem to face at times. Crushing guitars, great melody, this one you need to hear! Mixed by Teemu Aalto MusicProductions and mastered by Tony Lindgren from Fascination Street Studios.
The other band member Mikko Aittola tells about the song: “Battle inside started with a great intro riff by Timo and and was forged as a full song between Timo and me. Compared to previous two singles, this one is bit more melodic and on the heavier side of the spectrum. Lyrically this one follows our RB characters ongoing battles within him self and takes thing to next level!”
Listen to “Battle Inside” on music streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Amazon etc.): https://push.fm/fl/ruggedbutcher-battleinside – Composition and lyrics by Mikko Aittola & Timo Vilén
RB is a band led by two good friends, Mikko Aittola and Timo Vilén, who have played together in different lineups for over 30 years. Now it’s time to spread Rugged Butcher’s message to the world!
Today, SQUID PISSER — the brainchild of Tommy Meehan (Grodius Maximus of GWAR) — are proud to announce their Tumors Across America Tour. The carnage will commence on August 19th in Long Beach, CA and runs through September 13th, where it concludes in Kansas City, MO. For a full list of dates, please see below.
In addition to the tour, SQUID PISSER are preparing to release new music with noise conjurer Toshi Kasai (Melvins, Big Business). The new filth is bubbling just beneath the surface, ready to rip open your brain with mutated riffs and corrosive noise.
Frontman Baxter Yogurt (Tommy Meehan) shares:
“We’re excited to take the van east with our giant rubber Pet Cockroach riding shotgun and a fresh batch of mucus in tow. We’ll be spreading mold spores, cold sores, and noisecore wherever possible. Please buy a t-shirt. The cost of existing has risen dramatically. The name of the tour is TUMORS ACROSS AMERICA TOUR btw…“
SQUID PISSER Live:
Tumors Across America Tour August 19 – Long Beach, CA @ Alex’s Bar August 20 – Sacramento, CA @ Cafe Colonial August 21 – Petaluma, CA @ Phoenix Theatre August 22 – Palmdale, CA @ Transplants August 23 – Cottonwood, AZ @ Queen B Vinyl August 24 – Silver City, NM @ Whiskey Creek August 25 – El Paso, TX @ EP Underground August 27 – Austin, TX @ Lost Well August 28 – Houston, TX @ The End August 29 – New Orleans, LA @ Poor Boys August 30 – Birmingham, AL @ The Nick August 31 – Atlanta, GA @ 529 September 1 – Piedmont, SC @ Tribbles September 2 – Charlotte, NC @ Snug Harbor September 3 – Asheville, NC @ Static Age Records September 4 – Cookeville, TN @ Muddy Roots September 5 – Harrisburg, PA @ Capitol City Music Center September 6 – Montague, MA @ RPM Fest September 7 – Wallingford, CT @ Cherry Street Station September 8 – Philadelphia, PA @ Nikki Lopez September 9 – Youngstown, OH @ Westside Bowl September 10 – Chicago, IL @ Livewire September 11 – Sioux Falls, SD @ The Den September 12 – Lincoln, NE @ Reverb September 13 – Kansas City, MO @ MiniBar
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SQUID PISSER are a chaotic hardcore/noise outfit blending industrial textures, fractured rhythms, and confrontational performance into a singular, abrasive identity. Featuring members of GWAR, Cancer Christ and Duck Duck Goose, the band fuses blown-out electronics, noise-drenched guitars, and volatile live energy into something deliberately unhinged and immediate.
The band has worked with acclaimed producers including Kurt Ballou and Steve Evetts, and has engaged with forward-thinking acts such as Melt-Banana, The Locust, and Nekrogoblikon. Releases through Three One G Records and Skin Graft Records position SQUID PISSER firmly within a lineage of boundary-pushing underground music.
Through relentless touring, SQUID PISSER has shared stages with GWAR, Weedeater, Nekrogoblikon, King Parrot, and Buñuel, while also performing alongside Thee Oh Sees, deathbyromy, and Siiickbrain, demonstrating a rare ability to cross scenes without compromise.
Internationally, SQUID PISSER has appeared at festivals including ArcTanGent Festival, bringing their volatile and confrontational live show to European audiences. In the U.S., the band has also performed at The Gathering of the Juggalos 2025 and Muddy Roots Fest 2026.
Their growing catalog – including “My Tadpole Legion,” “Dreams of Puke,” and “Vaporize a Neighbor” — has seen multiple vinyl pressings sell out, alongside a steady output of visually striking, concept-driven music videos.
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
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