Godsize Error, a groove metal powerhouse from Jyväskylä, Finland, has released the third single from their upcoming debut album on today September 30. The track, titled “Skin Made of Lies,” is accompanied by a music video.
The band’s lineup features a group of experienced musicians: Tony Kaikkonen (Red Eleven, Marsh Tea) on vocals, Jarkko Petosalmi and Jari Huttunen (both of Timo Rautiainen & Trio Niskalaukaus) on guitars, Jimi Lehtonen (Lost Madison) on bass, and Samuli Saari (Red Eleven) on drums.
“Skin Made of Lies” continues the band’s journey toward their debut album—set for release early next year—and offers yet another taste of Godsize Error’s groove-oriented metal.
–ISRC: FI3FC2653403 –Composer: Jari Huttunen –Lyrics: Tony Kaikkonen
The music video released alongside the single was created in collaboration with director Anssi Korhonen and cinematographer Mikko Suuronen. Infused with 80s-style camp humor, the video draws on the atmosphere of classic horror films and ultimately evolved into a tribute to Evil Dead.
“A warm, true-to-life story about the forest’s last bottle of booze and an act of betrayal.
For me, this video is perhaps a bit atypical in the sense that we aren’t baring our souls or viewing the world through a dark lens. It was incredibly fun to make, and I believe that comes through in the final result. When you have a top-notch band and crew, it’s a blast to just let loose!” – Anssi Korhonen, director
The actors appearing in the video are Matti Partanen and Jukka Rantanen.
Italian modern metal band SECRET RULE return with “Someone Killed the Pope”, the title track of their upcoming eleventh studio album set for release via Rockshots Recordson February 5th, 2027.
Following “Edge of Control”, the new single pushes the heavier side of the band’s sound further, bringing a stronger metalcore influence into the mix. Powerful guitars, electronics, and cinematic orchestral elements frame Angela Di Vincenzo’s melodic vocals, building towards a hard-hitting breakdown that gives the track an even more aggressive edge.
Behind its provocative title, “Someone Killed the Pope” explores what happens when something perceived as untouchable begins to fall apart. The figure of the Pope becomes a metaphor for established authority and for the structures people accept as permanent, until someone starts to question them.
The lyrics then take that idea further, shifting towards the persistence of truth and resistance. Silencing one voice does not necessarily silence what it represents: another can rise in its place, turning an individual act into something that becomes increasingly difficult to contain.
Angela Di Vincenzo – Vocals and Lyrics:
“The title is deliberately provocative, but the song isn’t really about killing the Pope. For me, he represents something deeply rooted in our society, something people see as almost untouchable. The song is about what happens when those certainties begin to collapse, and people start questioning the structures they have always accepted.
There’s also another side to the lyrics that is very important to me. The second verse talks about a truth that someone is trying to silence. They can try to destroy one voice, but another will rise, and then another. That’s where ‘And I think it was me’ changes meaning. It’s not a confession. It’s about realizing that each of us can be part of breaking something that seemed impossible to challenge.”
Written and produced by guitarist Andy Menario, the track builds on the direction introduced with “Edge of Control” while taking its heavier elements a step further. The result reflects the more aggressive side of Secret Rule’s new material without losing the melodic and cinematic character at the core of their sound.
Track Listing: 1 – Edge of Control 2 – Someone Killed the Pope 3 – Labyrinth 4 – Bury Them Deep 5 – Indifference to Brutality 6 – Forever You 7 – Phoenix Rising 8 – Tell Me More 9 – I’m Still with Me 10 – Trip Into My Hell 11 – Empty Instant 12 – Whispers in the Dark
The band will play live on stage from October 5th to October 23rd, all around Europe, supporting Xandria and Seven Spires. The shows will give audiences across Europe the chance to hear the band’s new material live ahead of the release of their eleventh studio album. Here is the complete schedule:
05.10 – Cluj-Napoca, Romania / FORM Space 06.10 – Bucharest, Romania / Quantic Club 08.10 – Sofia, Bulgaria / Pirotska 5 Event Centre 09.10 – Belgrade, Serbia / Zappa Barka 10.10 – Budapest, Hungary / Analog Music Hall 12.10 – Berlin, Germany / Lido 13.10 – Warsaw, Poland / Hydrozagadka 14.10 – Kraków, Poland / Zaścianek 15.10 – Prague, Czech Rep / Distrikt Prague 16.10 – Dresden, Germany / Blauer Salon 18.10 – Cham, Germany / L.A. Live Style Cafe 19.10 – Frankfurt, Germany / Das Bett 20.10 – Pratteln, Switzerland / Z7 21.10 – Stuttgart, Germany / Im Wizemann Club 22.10 – Nuremberg, Germany / Hirsch 23.10 – Hamburg, Germany / Bahnhof Pauli
“Folie à Deux”, meaning “madness of two” or “shared psychosis,” is Numento’s most theatrical and dramatic song to date. It is a chilling, true-crime-inspired story of tragic love, centered around a shared and distorted illusion of love built on control and lies. The psychosis is so deeply intertwined with identities that breaking free would require the complete destruction of a sense of self. Yet, staying in a familiar hell feels easier — with fatal consequences. Two perspectives woven into the lyrics add further depth to the story which ultimately reaches a devastating conclusion.
–ISRC: FIAA12600003 –Composition & arrangement: Atte Asikainen, Katri Hiovain-Asikainen, Simo Mattila, Aleksi Vehmassalo, Mikko Virtanen, Johnny Grinds –Lyrics: Katri Hiovain-Asikainen, Atte Asikainen –Producers: Christian Herrle & Atte Asikainen
Driven by Numento’s trademark instrument, kantele, and its remarkable role in the arrangement, the song opens like a haunting, dark waltz before unfolding into soaring, unforgettable guitar melodies. Folie à Deux culminates in crushing black metal-influenced passages and dissonant harmonies, mirroring the story’s descent from twisted romance into chaos and destruction.
Folie à Deux is part of Numento’s upcoming EP, which has already seen three singles released and is set for release later this year.
Recording engineer: Atte Asikainen Mixer: Christian Herrle Mastering: Thomas Feilner (Soundation Studio Mastering) Programming: Christian Herrle, Atte Asikainen Assistant recordings: Aleksi Vehmassalo & Katri Hiovain-Asikainen
Numento: Atte Asikainen – Guitar & backing vocals Katri Hiovain-Asikainen – Vocals & kantele Johnny Grinds – Bass & backing vocals Aleksi Vehmassalo – Guitar Mikko Virtanen – Drums
Central American death-doom practitioners MORBID STENCH are now streaming their third full-length album “Doom Metástasis” in its entirety, with the record receiving an exclusive premiere through Death Metal Promotion. Due for release on October 2, 2026 via Nuclear Winter Records and Putrid Cult, the album represents the band’s most developed work to date, expanding their suffocating blend of slow, crushing passages and ominous atmospheres into a tightly conceived conceptual piece.
Deeply rooted in death-doom metal, the record broadens the group’s sonic palette through a more developed approach to songwriting, without losing the weight and darkness that have always defined their sound. Conceived as a conceptual work, the album follows a process of transformation that moves from inner decay to complete propagation, blending biological imagery with reflections on identity, inevitability and the cyclical nature of existence. This narrative framework gives the album a strong sense of continuity, shaping a journey rather than a simple collection of individual tracks.
Musically, MORBID STENCH combine crushing slow-paced sections, oppressive atmospheres and carefully crafted arrangements, balancing immediacy and depth. With “Doom Metástasis”, the band expands its vision while remaining faithful to the raw spirit of Central American death-doom metal.
Tracklist:
01. Necrotic from Within 02. The Morbid Waltz 03. Hyperbolic 04. Bizarre and Beyond 05. Narcissistic God 06. Crawling out of the Swamps
Formed in 2014 by veteran musicians The Master Butcher (Costa Rica), Morbid and Purulent (El Salvador), MORBID STENCH was created to explore the darkest and most putrid side of doom metal, enriched by a strong death metal influence. With all members active in the extreme metal scene since the early ’90s, the band combines crushing heaviness, oppressive atmospheres and rotten melodies, drawing inspiration from the forgotten swamps of Central America.
Their debut EP “The Stench of Doom” was released in 2016 on cassette through Morbid Skull Recs (El Salvador) and Till You Fukkin Bleed (Poland), quickly selling out and followed by a short tour in El Salvador and Guatemala with CONCEIVED BY HATE. In 2017, the band released the split 7” EP “The Bifid Tongue of Doom & Death” with Costa Rican death metal act NECROGOD.
The debut full-length “Doom & Putrefaction” arrived in 2019 through Putrid Cult, Morbid Skull Recs and other international labels, receiving strong feedback from the underground scene. This was followed by the split 7” EP “Ghospels of Necromancy” with Dutch death metal band ANARCHOS in 2020, and the second album “The Rotting Ways of Doom” in 2022, further establishing the band’s reputation among doom/death enthusiasts.
Despite the members now living in three different countries, the creative chemistry within MORBID STENCH remains intact. The songwriting process begins with Morbid composing and recording guitar and bass parts at his “Víspera del Demonio” studio in San Salvador, creating raw demo versions that are shared with the band for feedback and development. Purulent then works on the drum arrangements, while The Master Butcher completes the songs with his lyrics and vocal performances.
In 2026, MORBID STENCH will release their third full-length album, “Doom Metástasis”, a conceptual work that continues the band’s exploration of decay, darkness and the oppressive atmosphere of their signature doom/death metal.
Line-up:
The Master Butcher – Esophagus Morbid – Cosmic Chords of Doom Purulent – Barrels Full of Putrid Waste
Wisconsin heavy rock veterans Carbellion deliver a masterclass in authentic garage-built energy with their explosive new music video for “This Is Our Style,” directed by Kenny Boufadene of Studio Meltdown. The music video was filmed on location at the Annual Violators Car Club private party in July, 2026. From the opening roar of classic engines to the blistering bite of heavy guitar riffs, this visual mission statement captures an unvarnished celebration of American muscle cars, lifelong camaraderie, and unapologetic rock and roll. “This Is Our Style” is the second of three music videos from the band’s upcoming full-length album This Is Our Style, which will be released on November 13, 2026 via rock and metal record label Eclipse Records.
Fresh off the heels of their 2023 album Weapons of Choice (also released via Eclipse Records), these heavy rock road warriors have continued to forge a distinct, radio-ready identity by fusing elements of grunge, rock, and desert stoner. Their sonic footprint shares heavy common ground with legendary contemporaries like Clutch, Corrosion of Conformity, and Queens of the Stone Age. Instead of relying on Hollywood soundstages or manufactured green-screen illusions for this music video, the band chose complete authenticity to capture the true heartbeat of their lifestyle.
“I thought it would be cool to write a song about something all of us in the band genuinely connect over.” explains drummer Brent Nimz. “We all love muscle cars and music, so it felt natural to bring those two things together and build a song around that shared passion. I knew from the start that I wanted to keep the tempo a little slower and give the song a heavier, more powerful feel. I wanted to write something that felt good cruising down the road—one of those songs where you can’t help but nod your head to the beat or tap your foot along with it. The groove was important to me, and I wanted it to have that steady, driving feel from beginning to end. I also wanted the chorus to be simple, memorable, and the kind of thing that would stick in your head after just a couple of listens. To me, this is really about combining two things we all love and turning that into a song that feels like us.”
Coverart by Chris Schultz
This Is Our Style is the highly-anticipated new full-length album by Southeastern Wisconsin heavy rock veterans Carbellion, and it is set to drop on November 13, 2026. This massive eleven-track collection marks a bold new chapter for the band, delivering their signature blend of desert rock, stoner, and traditional heavy rock. Following up on their acclaimed 2023 release Weapons of Choice through Eclipse Records, the group has spent over two decades forging an original path in the American underground music scene. The album structure consists of ten hard-hitting original compositions alongside a compelling cover of the classic track “Open Up Your Eyes” by alternative rock band Tonic. The first major standout is “I Don’t Want to Be Your Dog,” an introspective track that examines the dark side of the rock ‘n’ roll lifestyle. The thunderous title track, “This Is Our Style,” serves as an absolute sonic mission statement for the Wisconsin quintet, defining the core identity of the band, celebrating their mutual love for fast hot rods, loud amplification, and the adrenaline rush that comes from pushing both elements to the absolute limit. Finally, the aggressive track “Get Down” acts as a thematic spiritual successor to the song “Barfight” from their previous album, Weapons of Choice (2023, Eclipse Records). This Is Our Style was produced by Carbellion and Chris Djuricic (Nonpoint, Soil, Jungle Rot) at Belle City Sound, and mastered by Andy VanDette (Beastie Boys, Porcupine Tree, Rush) at Evolve Mastering, and the album cover art was created by Chris Schultz. It is scheduled for release on November 13, 2026.
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This Is Our Style track listing 01. I Don’t Want To Be Your Dog 02. What You Want 03. This Is Our Style 04. Open Up Your Eyes 05. Get Down 06. Doom Cult 07. Seaworthy 08. Currency In Agony 09. Pound For Pound 10. Westerns 11. Dire Wolf Straights
About CARBELLION: Carbellion is a heavy rock band hailing from Southeastern Wisconsin. Formed in 2004, the group performs a high-octane heavy rock sound that blends elements of heavy rock and desert stoner metal into a distinct, radio-ready identity. Carbellion is Brandon Bauer (guitar), Cameron Kellenberger (vocals), Brent Nimz (drums), Jamie Damrow (lead guitar), and Steve Sheppard (bass guitar).
Italian esoteric extreme metal act URNA have released “Dream Death, Towards Rebirth”, the second single taken from their forthcoming full-length “The Great Jihad”, due out on October 16, 2026 via ATMF.
The new track arrives through an exclusive premiere hosted by No Clean Singing, offering another glimpse into the strange and deeply atmospheric world surrounding the band’s long-awaited return. Moving between funeral doom weight, harsher black metal passages and distant melodic textures, “Dream Death, Towards Rebirth” unfolds with a gradual, almost ritualistic intensity, reflecting the album’s preoccupation with transformation, duality and spiritual experience.
More poisonous and tense than its predecessors, “The Great Jihad” retains the crushing atmosphere and funeral doom connection that have long defined URNA, while pushing their faster passages towards a harsher, more abrasive form of black metal. Amid the weight and aggression, vast, sideral melodies emerge from the darkness, adding a solemn dimension to an album steeped in occult and esoteric atmospheres. The result is a work that feels both familiar and renewed, balancing oppressive density with moments of stark, otherworldly beauty.
For the first time, URNA present an album with lyrics entirely in English. With the exception of their 2003 debut “Justa Funebria”, originally performed in Italian, the band’s releases have traditionally employed Latin. The conceptual framework once again expands RM‘s personal spiritual journey through Hermetism, approaching the notion of duality from an esoteric perspective and exploring its many manifestations.
“The Great Jihad” also introduces new collaborators to the lineup, with Sibilans (Anamnesi, Simulacro) on drums and T (Sangue Nero) on bass. The album was recorded through multiple sessions between 2014 and 2025, across Italy and the United Kingdom, before being mixed and mastered at MZ’s 322 Studio in early 2026. The artwork was created by Francesco Gemelli.
Tracklist:
Creator 01. First of Three 02. Second of Three 03. Third of Three
Created 04. The Great Jihad 05. Dream Death, Towards Rebirth 06. Four Levels of Infinite Splendour
Active in the extreme metal underground for more than two decades, URNA emerged in 2003 with “Justa Funebria” before attracting the attention of ATMF, which released “Sepulcrum” as its first label release. Their sound soon expanded from abrasive black metal into funeral doom, electronics and increasingly esoteric atmospheres. “Iter ad Lucem” (2009) and “Mors Principium Est” (2013) further developed this uncompromising vision, with the latter closing a cycle that had begun with their debut.
Early demos for “The Great Jihad” were already taking shape after “Mors Principium Est”, but the project subsequently entered a prolonged hiatus. Recording resumed years later before the pandemic forced another interruption. In 2025, URNA finally completed the album, bringing a journey that began more than a decade ago to its intended conclusion.
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