PATRIARCHS IN BLACK have released a new single ‘The Ocean’.
Following the release of their critically acclaimed studio album ‘Home’ last August, PATRIARCHS IN BLACK present their brand new cover version of the Led Zeppelin classic ‘The Ocean’.
With this, the band not only pays homage to one of their greatest idols, but also celebrates the birthdays of both PIB guitarist Dan Lorenzo and Jimmy Page.
In 2023, PATRIARCHS IN BLACK even received a Grammy nomination for their cover of Led Zeppelin’s ‘Friends.’
‘The Ocean’ was recorded by Johnny Kelly (Type O Negative) on drums, Dan Lorenzo (Hades / Non-Fiction) on guitars and guest vocalist Mark Sunshine (Unida).
Finnish industrial metal band Fear of Domination’s seventh full length album “Katharsis” has seen the light of day! The album release is accompanied by a new music video to the opening track “Alone”. To celebrate the album’s release, FoD will kick off their album release tour tomorrow in Espoo Finland.
Listen to the “Katharsis” album on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Amazon Music etc.): https://push.fm/fl/fod-katharsis
FoD singer Saku Solin tells about the album:
”Katharsis is the culmination of our entire band’s evolution and the rebirth of its members. It’s often said that art requires pain and faith… and this album truly contains both. The process tested us through adversity and demanding production, but perhaps because of that, I am now incredibly proud of us for having the strength to fight our way through it.
When we now compare the final album to the original demos, it’s clear that every bit of work and effort was absolutely worth it.
For the songs themselves, we were able to carve out material from Lasse’s pen, some of which had been waiting to be born for years. At the same time, we created our first full-length album together with Anton and Jessica. On a personal level, the biggest thing for me was being able to write songs for FoD again after a long time with my close friends and to share my story through the music. Feel may be the most beautiful song of my entire artist career. At least one of the most important ones for me.”
Fear of Domination was originally founded in 2006. Over the years they have toured around the Europe with bands like Deathstars, Turmion Kätilöt, Velcra, Shade Empire, Hanzel and Gretyl, Amaranthe, PAIN and many many more. Read the full story of FoD from here.
Pre-order the limited CD-digipak (CD release day, January 23rd) from Inverse Store or Bandcamp.
Tracklist / ISRC -codes:
Alone – FI3FC2653501
Dead Anyway – FI3FC2653502
Monsters – FI3FC2653503
Imposter – FI3FC2653504
Last Words – FI3FC2653505
Primum Noce Apte – FI3FC2653506
Rabbit Hole – FI3FC2653507
All As One – FI3FC2553501
Endgame – FI3FC2553502
Feel – FI3FC2653510
Digicover by Tapio Wilska
UPCOMING SHOWS: 10.1.2026 Espoo, Louhisali [FIN] 16.1.2026 Kouvola, House of Rock /w King Satan [FIN] 17.1.2026 Helsinki, On The Rocks /w Let It All Burn [FIN] 23.1.2026 Turku, Apollo /w Herja, Morket [FIN] 24.1.2026 Tampere, Olympia /w King Satan [FIN] 30.1.2026 Jyväskylä, Freetime [FIN] 31.1.2026 Oulu, Kantakrouvi, Winter Massacre [FIN] 13.3.2026 Kuopio, Circus /w Ruoska [FIN]
Fear Of Domination are: Jessica Salmi – voc Saku Solin – voc Johannes Niemi – gtr Jan-Erik Kari – gtr Lauri Ojanen – Bass Lasse Raelahti – Synths Anton Nisonen – Drums
Finnish death metal band Inborn Tendency has been working on their debut album for the past three years and, after a long wait, released their highly anticipated full-length record on January 9th, 2026. The band describes the album and its creative process as follows:
“This album is the destination of a very long journey, and at the same time, a new beginning. While the process has been incredibly interesting and inspiring, for a band like ours — working primarily remotely — it has required significant effort. We’ve had to invent new ways of working and change many of our internal practices. From the very beginning, our goal was to create a debut so strong that we wouldn’t have to regret it years down the line. We believe we achieved that goal 100%. With the lessons learned, working on the next album will be a much faster undertaking.”
The band worked on the album with producer Juho Koskinen, who was responsible for the production as well as the final mixing and mastering.
“When we decided to start working on the debut in 2023, it became clear after a moment of reflection that we wanted an outside producer to provide fresh perspectives on the songs. We were looking for someone with experience producing music beyond just the metal genre. We happened to find Juho through mutual acquaintances, and that same year we released ‘Heritage.’ From that point on, it was clear that the entire album would be crafted with this team. Remote work has been a necessity and a natural way for us to operate since the band’s early days, so the collaboration with Juho ran smoothly. The singles released so far have received excellent feedback on both production and sound, and we believe the full album will live up to the expectations of both fans and new listeners!”
The cover art for the singles and the final album was created by Henri Tervapuro, an artist from Ostrobothnia.
“We started working with Henri years ago when we released the Godkiller EP. Henri’s style of creating graphics through painting works incredibly well for us; it adds just the right amount of edge and narrative to the songs. Henkka got to listen to the tracks and create the first drafts based on pure intuition. This way of working has been very effective, and Henri’s art often brings new, interesting perspectives to the music.”
The band’s lyrics and songwriting style have been atmospheric and thought-provoking since their inception. The band has refrained from explaining or opening up the themes of the lyrics, aiming instead to let the listener draw their own conclusions from the stories behind the songs. The band describes the debut album as follows:
“The overarching theme of the album is the inherent sinfulness planted in humans from the womb. The songs’ themes lead the listener to face their deepest fears and the evil that resides within every human being. Although the stories draw from Christian tradition, they provoke thought about the nature of evil, regardless of one’s personal convictions.”
“Something new, something old, something of our own, and something stolen,” describes Ville Herranen, who is responsible for the lyrics.
Tracklist / ISRC-codes:
Defiled – FIITC2600016
Heritage – FIITC2300010
Flesh Eater – FIITC2500014
Imperfected – FIITC2600017
Exiled – FIITC2300012
Ungod – FIITC2600018
Fist Evangelist – FIITC2500013
Lament – FIITC2600019
Death Do Us Part – FIITC2300011
Returnal – FIITC2600020
Credits: ● Mixing and Mastering: Juho Koskinen ● Cover Art: Henri Tervapuro
The band will kick off their album release tour on January 31st, 2026, at Ottopoika in Kuopio. You can catch the band during the spring at the following venues:
● Jan 31 – Kuopio, Ottopoika (FIN) ● Feb 20 – Seinäjoki, Bar 15 (FIN) ● Mar 7 – Helsinki, Bar Base (FIN) ● Apr 18 – Turku, Nirvana (FIN) ● May 9 – Espoo, Olarin Ossi (FIN)
See you at the shows!
Inborn Tendency: ● Mika Hänninen, Guitar ● Hugo Tiitinen, Drums ● Ville Herranen, Vocals
What do executives from iconic American guitar brands Fender, Gibson, Taylor, D’Angelico, and Martin Guitars’ legendary builder Dick Boak have in common with former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe and former Assistant Attorney General Harry Litman?
And what do four of the world’s most influential online guitar teachers—Marty Schwartz (USA), Justin Sandercoe (UK), Tyler Larson (USA), and Charlie Wallace (New Zealand)—share with distinguished academics, a neuroscientist, a CNN medical analyst, and owners of some of the most iconic guitar shops in the U.S. and U.K.?
The answer is String Theory: Guitar Obsessed, a feature-length documentary that explores the passion, psychology, culture, and obsession behind the guitar—told by legends, innovators, and some truly unexpected voices.
Directed by 2x Emmy Award–winning filmmaker Jarett Bellucci and created alongside comedian and writer Randy Levin, String Theory: Guitar Obsessed takes a humorous yet reverent look at why the guitar continues to shape lives across generations, professions, and continents.
FROM PASSION PROJECT TO FEATURE FILM
Bellucci and Levin first met in the spring of 2022 while working on a television commercial. Bonding immediately over their shared love of guitar, Levin soon pitched Bellucci the idea for a small documentary. Initially envisioned as a 10–15 minute YouTube video, the project quickly grew beyond expectations.
Within just nine weeks, and with no prior documentary experience or industry contacts, Levin successfully reached and scheduled interviews with 20 high-profile figures, each eager to share their relationship with the guitar. Bellucci—who has spent 25 years in the industry—recognized something rare unfolding.
In total, 24 distinguished voices ultimately joined the film, transforming String Theory: Guitar Obsessed into a full-length documentary driven entirely by genuine passion for the instrument.
RELEASE & AVAILABILITY
String Theory: Guitar Obsessed premiered on Amazon Prime and is currently featured on SPIN Magazine’s SpinTV. The filmmakers made the decision to release the film free and worldwide on YouTube, where it has already surpassed 3,700 views organically.
The documentary is now available to watch: –Streaming on Amazon Prime –Featured on SPIN Magazine’s SpinTV –FREE worldwide on YouTube
MYSTFALL will release the new album “Embers Of A Dying World” on March 20 through Scarlet Records.
The second studio album of the Greek symphonic metal ensemble, led by the extraordinary voice of soprano singer Marialena Trikoglou, will seduce the listener and take him to a journey in a world of dark and dreamy cinematic atmospheres.
“Embers Of A Dying World” depicts an alternative dimension where dreams are alive and fighting with nightmares to keep the human spirit intact. The main concept of the album is about the consequences of every person’s actions on Earth, and each song is a story yet untold.
What will remain on this planet if we keep destroying everything around us? How could we survive the ordeal? Is there hope for a better future? Find the answers and feel the emotions through the tracklist of this majestic symphonic metal opera.
artowrk by Giannis Nakos/Remedy Art Design
Produced, mixed and mastered by Dionisis Christodoulatos (Sorrowful Angels) at CFN Recondings Studios, and illustrated by the mighty Giannis Nakos/Remedy Art Design (Kamelot, Amaranthe, Evergrey),“Embers Of A Dying World” will be released in the following formats: digipak CD, digital
“Embers Of A Dying World” tracklist:
1 Whispers In The Tempest 2 Embers Of A Dying World 3 Guardians Of The Earth 4 The Nectar And The Pain 5 Sleeper In The Abyss 6 Fading Memories 7 Crimson Dawn 8 Cosmic Legends 9 Echoes Of Archadia 10 Remnants Of Tomorrow
Total running time – 38:20
FFO: Nightwish, Epica, Within Temptation, Xandria, Two Steps From Hell
The band comments: “The themes of the songs on EP are not the easiest to grasp, but they are extremely important! I have always wanted to write about my own experiences and the things happening around me, especially the negative things and mental struggles. It’s kind of therapeutic to get the words down on paper first and then shout these themes out as loud as I can, maybe that’s my way of dealing with difficult things.
The process itself was very exciting. We did the recordings ourselves for the first time and got the necessary equipment for it. It wasn’t the easiest way to do it, but we’re happy with the result. There is always room for improvement, and that drives us forward. We want to learn new things and get better at these things too. Most of the actual recording was done by our guitarist Joni, and we owe him a big thank you for his time, effort, and perseverance in the name of “creativity.”
Next, we will focus on gigging, as long as we are blessed with gigs, and on writing new songs. Our goal is to make a whole album, which we also intend to record ourselves. The schedule is not rushed, so don’t hold your breath just yet. Making the EP was a great process, we got what we wanted out of it and learned a lot through the process!“
Track list:
Shockwave
Vortex
Rise Above
Taste of Hatred
–Composed by Joni Kärsämä, Juho Mattila, Saku Hirvimäki, Sami Keränen –Lyrics by Ville Lehtoranta –Arranged by Krushor –EP cover by Joni Kärsämä
The band found its current identity through shared musical tastes, playing together, and a shared hobby. We are a group of people who enjoy making and playing music that works for all of us. A big part of this is that composing, writing lyrics, and editing songs is open to everyone. All songs and compositions are created by the whole group, not based on one person’s vision or goal.
Our influences definitely come from older metal, but that doesn’t matter, because mixing genres actually adds a lot to our music; there’s no one right way to do things. Krushor’s goal is to make music that sounds good and at the same time talk about the difficult things that are part of life. For many people, music can be therapeutic, and if even one person feels that way about our music, we feel we have succeeded.
Line-up: Ville Lehtoranta – Vocals Joni Kärsämä – Guitar Juho Mattila – Guitar Sami Keränen – Bass Saku Hirvimäki – Drums
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