DYING PHOENIX are releasing their EP “Alive and Breathing” as a thank-you to their fans!
In addition to their recently released singles “Reborn” and “Would You Be Loved,” the EP also features four live versions from their “Game of Thrones”-inspired album “Winter Is Coming”
Dying Phoenix – That’s Symphonic Metal from Berlin. With the special mixture of three different vocal characters Dying Phoenix form an exceptional constellation in Symphonic Metal. With the help of producer Oliver Palotai (KAMELOT), some truly special symphonic songs are being created here.
Tracklist: 01 – Dying Phoenix – All for the Throne Live 02 – Dying Phoenix – Reborn Live 03 – Dying Phoenix – Would You Be Loved Live 04 – Dying Phoenix – All Men Must Die Live 05 – Dying Phoenix – Dead Faces Blue Live 06 – Dying Phoenix – Reborn 07 – Dying Phoenix – Would You Be Loved 08 – Dying Phoenix – Would You Be Loved (Acoustic Version)
Line-Up: Pat St. James – Lead Vocals Sophie Arcadia – Lead Vocals Moran Magal – Vocals, Keyboards, Piano
Jennifer Scream just released their new single, “Morning Star“. The track is the third single taken from the band’s forthcoming album, Unfaithful, scheduled for release in January 2027.
With “Morning Star”, the glam rock band expand their sound through a prominent use of keyboards alongside their heavy guitars, creating a more epic, lyrical and theatrical atmosphere.
The song draws on the myth of the fall of Lucifer, the “Morning Star”, and the clash between the celestial armies led by the Archangel Michael and the rebel angels. Its lyrics contrast Lucifer’s original grandeur, once associated with light and truth, with his eventual condemnation to darkness.
“Morning Star” also incorporates verses in the Italian vernacular taken from Canto XXXI of Dante Alighieri’s Inferno, specifically the passage depicting the earth recoiling at the impact of a celestial fall.
The visual and conceptual inspiration behind the track also draws from Gustave Doré’s engravings for Paradise Lost and Alexandre Cabanel’s painting The Fallen Angel. From Cabanel’s work comes one of the song’s central images: a figure defined by pride and defiance, with that strength broken only by a single tear.
“We wanted to portray the figure of Lucifer not merely as an icon of evil, but in his more human and tragic dimension – that of a defeated pride that refuses to bow,” explain Jennifer Scream. “Integrating keyboards and incorporating Dante’s verses allowed us to lend a cinematic scope to our glam rock sound, creating a powerful contrast between the intensity of the riffs and the fragility of a tear in the dark.”
“Morning Star” is available on all major digital streaming and download platforms.
Helsinki-based rock band Split Keys return with their new single Duct Tape Miracles, a gritty and electrifying blend of raw rock energy, infectious melodies and heartfelt emotion. Balancing vulnerability with a powerful rock ’n’ roll attitude, the track offers another taste of the band’s upcoming second studio album. Released on Friday the 13th, it’s a fitting soundtrack for turning bad luck into something beautiful.
“We decided to give bad luck a taste of its own medicine and release our new single ‘Duct Tape Miracles’ on Friday the 13th,” says Split Keys vocalist-guitarist Joona Mikkilä.
“This song is perhaps our most vulnerable yet, but at the same time, our most electrifying effort. If HIM and The Hellacopters teamed up to write a song for an episode of Breaking Bad, it would probably sound something like this.
The lyrics are deeply personal, telling a story of struggling through an uncertain period in life. At its core, though, it’s about unconditional love for your partner. That love is what pulls you back to the surface, even when it feels like your entire life is being held together by nothing but duct tape.
We wanted to preserve the raw, rough-edged and human rock energy in the sound, something we’ve been refining in our rehearsal room lately.
This track offers another glimpse into our upcoming second studio album. Alongside working on the record, our eyes are already firmly set on next year and getting back on stage. Our long-term goal is to take our unfiltered live energy beyond Finland’s borders once again.
But before that, all we really hope for is that people crank up this new song and let duct tape work its miracles.”
–Composed by Joona Mikkilä, Jyri Mikkilä, Ville Keinonen, Jussi Keinonen –Lyrics by Joona Mikkilä –Mixed by Aleksi Wiklund –Mastered by Svante Forsbäck –Single cover by Joona Mikkilä –ISRC: FIJOO2500003
BIOGRAPHY:
The founder and frontman Joona started Split Keys to create music where you can hear the human touch—soul-humping rock that sparks energy and hope. Based in Helsinki, Finland, Split Keys is more than just a one-man project—it’s a community. On the stage and in the studio, Joona brings his friends together to shape the songs, turning every performance into a shared celebration of sound.
The debut album, Freeway Confessions, released on November 15, 2024, drew attention for its gritty edge and emotional honesty. Now, Split Keys is back in the studio, recording songs that will start a new era.
At live shows, the band leaves everything on the stage. Heartfelt lyrics, soaring melodies, overdriven basslines, and flowing drums, come together to create an event that resonates long after the show ends.
Line-up: Joona Mikkilä – Vocals & guitar Jyri Mikkilä – Bass Ville Keinonen – Guitar Jussi Keinonen – Drums
Irish metal crossover outfit Survivalist mark the release of their new EP Four Nails, out today (13th November) via Seek and Strike, with the unveiling of a powerful new single and video, ‘House of Hate’.
Centred on the impact of growing up around domestic abuse and in broken homes, ‘House of Hate’ explores how deeply those experiences can shape us, while refusing to let them define who we become.
Vocalist Gavin Sharp commented: “Four Nails is the proudest we have ever felt to be part of this band. These songs came together over a couple of short months and with our producer and collaborator Josh Robinson we were able to find what we feel is the truest and best representation of Survivalist. The emotional weight, intensity and aggression behind each of these tracks and these stories they tell are the most accomplished pieces of work we’ve completed to date and we’re excited to keep working hard to show everyone that we’re in this for the long run. We have your back if you have ours. Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to spin.”
That same combination of uncompromising heaviness and emotional honesty runs throughout Four Nails. The new EP finds the four-piece reconnecting with the heavier influences that shaped them growing up, while embracing a more direct and instinctive approach to songwriting. Following January 2026’s album A Place for Those Who Suffer, Alone, the release offers a more immediate reflection of the band as they are today, pushing further into aggressive territory without losing the underlying sense of hope that has always been central to their music.
Across four tracks, deathcore and metalcore collide with groove-driven riffs, crushing breakdowns and two-step passages, with songs exploring mental and physical health, the state of the world and historical figures. Written with the live environment in mind, the material is built for the pit as much as personal reflection, balancing cathartic aggression with themes that reward a closer listen.
“Most importantly, these four tracks feel like a true reflection of the band we’ve become,” the band explain. “If you’re into heavy music, there’s something here for you.”
Formed in Belfast, Ireland, Survivalist blend metalcore, deathcore and groove metal into their self-described ‘groovecore’ sound. Since their 2021 debut album VII, the band have steadily built their reputation through intense live performances and emotionally charged songwriting, sharing stages with Thy Art Is Murder, Chelsea Grin, Polaris, Suffocation, Atreyu, Kublai Khan, Party Cannon, Heriot and Distant, among others. Their latest full-length, A Place for Those Who Suffer, Alone, further explored isolation, anxiety and self-worth, earning coverage from outlets including Metal Hammer, Kerrang!,Metal Injection, Clash, Notion Magazine and Lambgoat.
For Survivalist, music is ultimately about turning personal struggles and trauma into something positive that others can connect with. They make no claim to have all the answers; instead, they offer an honest acknowledgement of the fears and hardships we share, creating music that provides both escapism and a reminder to keep moving forward. With Four Nails, that message arrives with renewed force and ‘Infinity’ sets the tone with a powerful reminder that even when life takes us to our darkest places, there is still light to be found.
Forthcoming live dates in 2027: Mar 2nd to 7th – co-headline tour with Gradience Jul 3rd – Bay Days Fest, Essex Sept 4th – Mangata Festival, Nottingham
Survivalist are: Gavin Sharp (vocals) Nick Butcher (guitars) Lee Shaw (bass) Rhys Fraser (drums)
FROM ASHES TO NEW re-up and refresh their acclaimed 2026 album Reflections with a brand new Deluxe Edition out now via Better Noise Music. To herald its arrival, the Gold-certified group just unveiled the music video for the single “After Death.”
“After Death” bobs and weaves through hard rock, hip-hop, and alternative with finesse and flair. A bold groove sets off the track, and punchy verses give way to another skyscraping refrain. The accompanying visual evokes both the energy of the song and the inimitable interplay between the Pennsylvania-bred collective.
“‘After Death’ is about people who walk through life believing the world owes them something simply because they exist,” states Brandyberry. “They put themselves on a pedestal, preach about morality and righteousness, and act as though their opinions are the only ones that matter. They disguise their arrogance as virtue and their entitlement as superiority.
“In their own minds, they’re gods who deserve to be worshipped, but the reality is nobody’s bowing down to them. This song is about tearing down that illusion of importance and reminding those people that the higher they place themselves above everyone else, the harder they’re going to fall.”
Thanks to a viral moment in 2026 around the band’s second No.1 radio single “Die For You,” which followed their first-ever No. 1 with “Drag Me,” From Ashes to New have been welcoming droves of new fans into the fanbase this year. The original version of Reflections, released April 17, has already amassed over 110 Million streams worldwide.
The Deluxe Edition is the definitive version of Reflections, boasting not only “After Death,” but also two re-energized versions of ”Die For You” [with alternative pop duo Neoni and a Remix from synthwave band Midnight]. Moreover, it includes the recently released ”Love Me.” The latter has already eclipsed 3 million Spotify streams and counting and incited tastemaker applause. Melodic Magazine applauded, ”’Love Me’ is a heavy and dark sound from the band as they describe the feeling of having someone who has been always there for them just disappear from their life.” Beyond plugs from BraveWords, Ghost Cult Magazine, and more, Wall Of Sound hailed it as ”sincerely passionate,” going on to profess, ”In all honesty, it is beyond inspiring and quite possibly, their magnus opus.”
In other news, FROM ASHES TO NEW recently sold-out tours in both Europe and Australia, while they also toured alongside Shinedown and Black Veil Brides across the US and Canada in 2026. Next up, they will wrap up the year with two performances in Harrisburg, PA in December, before igniting their own headline North American tour in 2027. It begins on March 12 in New Haven, CT, followed by performances in Canada, Washington, Utah, Florida, North Carolina, and more. It concludes April 18 in Wilmington, DE.
The band has notably partnered with Musicians on Call for their upcoming tour and will donate $1 per ticket sold to the organization’s cause of bringing live and recorded music to patients, families, and caregivers in hospital and healthcare environments.
REFLECTIONS (DELUXE EDITION)TRACK LISTING: “Drag Me“ “Forever“ “Villain“ “Die For You“ “Black Hearts” “Upside Down” “(Not) Psycho” “Parasite” “New Disease“ “Darkside” “Falling From Heaven” “Your Ghost” “Love Me”* “After Death”* “Die For You (Feat. Neoni)* “Die For You” (Feat. The Midnight)* *New to Deluxe Edition
From Ashes to New have also announced a hometown holiday show in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania set for Friday, December 11. It sold out during the pre-sale, so the band added an additional show on Saturday, December 12. Zero 9:36 and Sage will serve as support. Both shows will take place at Capital City Music Hall.
All confirmed and current FATN tour dates are below.
FROM ASHES TO NEW LIVE: 12/11 — Harrisburg, PA — Capital City Music Hall 12/12 — Harrisburg, PA — Capital City Music Hall 3/12 — New Haven, CT — Toad’s Place 3/13 — Montreal, Canada — Theatre Beanfield 3/14 — Toronto, Canada — Danforth Music Hall 3/16 — Cincinnati, OH — Bogart’s 3/17 — Fort Wayne, IN — Clyde Theatre 3/19 — Milwaukee, WI — The Rave / Eagles Club 3/20 — Bloomington, IL — The Castle Theatre 3/21 — Davenport, IA — Capitol Theatre 3/23 — Omaha, NE — The Admiral Theater 3/25 — Billings, MT — The Pub Station 3/27 — Calgary, Canada — The Palace Theatre 3/28 — Edmonton, Canada — Midway 3/30 — Vancouver, Canada — Commodore Ballroom 3/31 — Spokane, WA — The Knitting Factory 4/2 — Salt Lake City, UT — The Depot 4/3 — Fort Collins, CO — Washington’s 4/4 — Kansas City, MO — VooDoo Lounge 4/6 — Columbia, MO — The Blue Note 4/7 — Tulsa, OK — Cain’s Ballroom 4/9 — Little Rock, AR — The Hall 4/10 — Huntsville, AL — Mars Music Hall 4/11 — Destin, FL — CLUB LA 4/13 — Asheville, NC — The Orange Peel 4/14 — Richmond, VA — The National 4/16 — Raleigh, NC — The Ritz 4/17 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore Silver Spring 4/18 — Wilmington, DE — The Queen
“As children the world around us looked different. It’s hard to point out exactly why that is, but all the colours just seemed to be so much more vibrant, more bright, more warm.. more mellow – hence the album name, “mellow shades of green and yellow”.
The album’s theme explores the thoughts one experiences when reflecting on the past. The frustration, ignorance, confusion etc. – such things that may be evoked when faced with the challenges and hardships of adulthood. Looking back we wished we could just grow up and have more self-determination and freedom, but as we do, we come to realize it’s not what we had imagined in our minds.
The recording process of the album took only three days, during which 13 tracks were recorded, out of which 12 made it to the album. For all the songs the core elements (rhythm guitar and drums) were tracked live to capture an authentic and dynamic feel, after which the rest of the instruments were overdubbed.”
Unnamed Feelings debut album “mellow shades of green and yellow” is a blend of pop melody and the roughness of rock music. It creates a concise yet rich soundscape, with a theme that relies on how different the world looks through the eyes of a child – more vibrant, more bright, more warm – more mellow.
Track list: 01. negative narrative 02. burdock 03. give me murder! 04. son of a gypsy 05. my paracosm 06. feeling alright 07. shame on you 08. dandelions milk 09. mollusk Song 10. hang a while with me 11. asperger’s 12. mellow shades of green and yellow
–Mixed & mastered by Simon J. Kok –Album cover by Eemeli Mäntylä
Unnamed Feeling is setting its sights firmly on international waters. The journey kicks off in Denmark this November, continues with club shows across Finland during the winter, and culminates in autumn 2027 with a trip to the United States, where the band will take the stage at legendary venues in Los Angeles and San Francisco, California.
UPCOMING GIGS:
25-11-2026, Tjili Pop, Copenhagen DK 08-01-2027, Boothill Rock Club, Helsinki FI 09-01-2027, Club Underground, Helsinki FI 10-01-2027, RockNeck, Jyväskylä FI 06-02-2027, Fairbar, Aarhus DK 13-02-2027, Linna Bar, Helsinki FI 27-03-2027, Katubaari Axu, Tampere FI 12-06-2027, Monkey Island, Alavus FI 09-09-2027, The Smell, Los Angeles CA 11-09-2027, Winters Tavern, San Francisco CA
BIOGRAPHY:
Unnamed Feeling is a rock duo from Pori, Finland. Formed in 2021 the band consists of Matti Meronen (vocals, guitar) and Eemeli Mäntylä (vocals, drums). Known for their blatant delivery and blistering live performances, their raw attitude combined with a love for pop music blends into an intriguing and fresh approach.
Their debut album “mellow shades of green and yellow”, released in November 2026, combines the aforementioned into a concise yet rich soundscape, with a theme that relies on how different the world looks through the eyes of a child – more vibrant, more bright, more warm – more mellow.
Over the past year, the band has been actively touring their home country, playing many legendary underground venues such as Bar Loose (Helsinki), Lepakkomies (Helsinki), Bar15 Basement (Seinäjoki) and Nirvana (Turku).
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
