Prepare for a sonic assault with ORTHODOX’s latest release, “Searching For A Pulse.”
Blistering and unrelenting, this track is a crushing anthem of desperation and decay. Guttural rage meets haunting melody as chaotic rhythms and searing riffs propel a brutal meditation on mortality. Fans of KUBLAI KHAN TX, THE ACACIA STRAIN, and BOUNDARIES will find their new obsession here.
Best experienced at full volume, in the pit, or alone in the dark, this track doesn’t just open the door—it obliterates it.
Nashville’s ORTHODOX cement their foundation through extensive North American touring, becoming a force in modern hardcore and metal circles with LP4, A Door Left Open (produced by RANDY LEBOEUF—KUBLAI KHAN TX, THE ACACIA STRAIN, BOUNDARIES).
ORTHODOX’s fusion of chaotic rhythms, pushed-to-the-breaking-point riffing, and explosively emotive vocals has refined itself to a bleeding edge proposition on tracks like “Sacred Place” and “Searching For a Pulse.”
With contributions from MASTODON drummer/vocalist BRANN DAILOR, BOUNDARIES vocalist MATT MCDOUGAL, and COMEBACK KID frontman ANDREW NEUFELD , ORTHODOX have truly pushed hardcore heaviness to a new level of brutality—and in doing so ensured the door wasn’t just left open but blown off its hinges!
Norwegian death metallers CELESTIAL SCOURGE are back with a bang, unveiling their brand-new music video for “Wandering Waste of Oxygen,” a track from their debut album “Observers of The Inevitable”, out now via Time To Kill Records.
“‘Wandering Waste of Oxygen’ pays homage to all the people out there who are rotten from the inside and out. To all living beings that refuse to contribute and only exist to live as parasites in our lives. To pollute the air we breathe with their wretched words and false tongues. These creatures deserve no room for solace or refuge when the inevitable strikes upon them. The track itself is a more old-school paced, riff based song to guide you on the journey of total disgust”.
“Observers of The Inevitable” tracklist:
1. The Advent of Deities 2. Vessels 3. Exterminated 4. Wandering Waste of Oxygen 5. Insectoid Evisceration 6. The Optic Chiasm 7. Assembling Deformities 8. Ancient Forms
Founded in 2021 by bassist Stian Gundersen, CELESTIAL SCOURGE has already carved out a name for themselves with their relentless energy and unparalleled musicianship. Their sound is a brilliant blend of haunting growls, guitars wielded with malicious precision, thunderous bass lines, and drumming so fast it challenges the speed of light. It’s a musical onslaught inspired by the vast mysteries of space and the terrifying beauty of its dark corners.
The band’s line-up features members with a pedigree in some of the most revered names in underground extreme metal, including Blood Red Throne, Deception, Ruun, Vorbid, and Todesking. Drawing inspiration from titans like Suffocation, The Faceless, The Zenith Passage, Cattle Decapitation and Cannibal Corpse, CELESTIAL SCOURGE crafts a sound that’s both ferociously modern and rooted in the genre’s brutal legacy.
This release expands on the themes and sonic landscapes introduced in their debut, catapulting listeners further into the boundless chaos of the universe.
For fans of: Suffocation, Deeds Of Flesh, Beyond Creation, The Faceless
One of modern metal’s most talked-about artists, Ukrainian progressive groove metal icons JINJER, recently unleashed their highly acclaimed new full-length album,Duél, via Napalm Records. Composed of career-defining tracks dubbed as “punishing” and “empowering” (Revolver) and continuing to prove themselves as “heavy music practitioners in their prime” (Knotfest), the album achieved top marks, topping previous successes.
The gains don’t stop there – today, JINJER advance their highly-anticipated return to North American venues, announcing tour dates with headliners BABYMETAL! The band will support the second half of BABYMETAL’s 2025 headline run, which will feature Bloodywood as additional support. JINJER will join the tour as special guests on July 5 in Milwaukee, WI and will perform in several key cities like Chicago, IL, Vancouver, BC San Francisco, CA and Las Vegas, NV, wrapping on July 23 in Phoenix, AZ.
Citi and artist presales begin later today, with various additional early presales beginning tomorrow and throughout the week. General on-sale begins this Friday, March 21 at 10:00am local time. Visit jinjer-metal.com/tour for more details!
JINJER LIVE 2025 FESTIVALS: 08.05.25 US – Columbus / Sonic Temple 16.05.25 US – Daytona Beach / Welcome To Rockville 01.06.25 LV – Riga / Palladium 02.06.25 EE – Tallinn / Noblessner Foundry 03.06.25 LT – Vilnius / Compesa Hall 04.06.25 SE – Sölvesborg / Sweden Rock 06.06.25 PL – Gdansk / Mystic Festival 07.06.25 DE – Nuremberg / Rock im Park 08.06.25 DE – Nuerburg / Rock am Ring 10.06.25 SI – Ljubljana / Mediacenter 12.06.25 AT – Vienna / Nova Rock Festival 13.06.25 FI – Hyvinkaa / Rock Fest 14.06.25 CH – Interlaken / Greenfield Festival 15.06.25 UK – Donington Park / Download Festival 17.06.25 BG – Sofia / Maimunarnika 19.06.25 FR – Clisson / Hellfest 20.06.25 BE – Dessel / Graspop Metal Meeting 22.06.25 IT – Milan / Dissonance Fest 25.06.25 ES – Viveiro / Resurrection Fest 26.06.25 NL – Ysselsteyn / Jera On Air 28.06.25 NO – Oslo / Tons Of Rock 29.06.25 PT – Lisbon / Evil Live Festival 02.07.25 DK – Roskilde / Roskilde Festival
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR SUPPORTING BABYMETAL w/ BLOODYWOOD: 05.07.25 US – Milwaukee, WI / Summerfest 06.07.25 US – Maryland Heights, MO / Saint Louis Music Park 08.07.25 US – Chicago, IL / Aragon Ballroom 09.07.25 US – Minneapolis, MN / The Armory 11.07.25 US – Denver, CO / The JunkYard 14.07.25 CA – Vancouver, BC / Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Center 15.07.25 US – Kent, WA / Showare Center 17.07.25 US – San Francisco, CA / Masonic 20.07.25 US – Las Vegas, NV / The Pearl 21.07.25 US – Salt Lake City, UT / Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre 23.07.25 US – Phoenix, AZ / Arizona Financial
For Duél – which features multiple music videos topping well over three million combined views to date and broke into the charts at #2 US Hard Music Albums, #6 US Current Rock Albums, #2 CAN Hard Music Albums, #3 France Metal, #7 UK Rock & Metal and beyond – the band once again collaborated with accomplished producer Max Morton, who co-produced, mixed and mastered the album. This new masterwork lives up to JINJER’s reputation as metal visionaries, proving that they defy barriers of influence while charging a path entirely of their own making. This is proven with songs like “Rogue”, “Green Serpent” and “Dark Bile”, conjuring astonishing heaviness unlike ever before. Followers of world-class screamer and multifaceted singer Tatiana Shmayluk will revel in her display of unrelenting power and gripping emotional delivery as early as album opener “Tantrum” , while cruel stunners like “Fast Draw” and “Duél” showcase the acclaimed technical craftwork of drummer Vlad Ulasevich, guitarist Roman Ibramkhalilov and bassist Eugene Abdukhanov.
Duél tracklisting: 1. Tantrum 2. Hedonist 3. Rogue 4. Tumbleweed 5. Green Serpent 6. Kafka 7. Dark Bile 8. Fast Draw 9. Someone’s Daughter 10. A Tongue So Sly 11. Duél
JINJER is: Tatiana Shmayluk – Vocals Roman Ibramkhalilov – Guitars Eugene Abdukhanov – Bass Vlad Ulasevich – Drums
Genrefluid visionaries LORD OF THE LOST captivate with their first single, “My Sanctuary”, and its official music video, offering a mesmerizing glimpse into their upcoming full-length album, OPVS NOIR Vol. 1, set for release on August 8, 2025 via Napalm Records. With “My Sanctuary” – and the coming entire OPVS NOIR trilogy as a whole – the #1 charting band returns to a much heavier sound compared to their latest hits. Razor-sharp riffs blend seamlessly with gothic harmonies and orchestral grandeur, while Chris Harms’ deep baritone vocals create a sonic sanctuary, inviting listeners to embrace their inner darkness.
A work, a transformation, a re-entry into the melancholic self – OPVS NOIR is in no danger of becoming an offspring of understatement, neither in its title nor in its musical opulence. And rightly so: Not only will it be the first album as a six-piece band, but it also marks the beginning of an album trilogy, available in multiple editions, including, of course, strictly limited collector’s items. Each volume contains 11 songs, totaling 33 tracks that not only conclude the eccentric chapter of Blood & Glitter, but also initiate an uncompromising return to the dark core of the band.
Chris Harms about the new single: “We have 33 songs to choose from, but which one will be the first single to pave the way into a new era and mark the beginning of a trilogy? We chose “My Sanctuary”, which for us is a kind of gateway song that opens the door to the world of OPVS NOIR. It shows that darkness isn’t just about sadness – for many of us, darkness is a life force.”
What is the essence of LORD OF THE LOST in 2025? That is one of the questions OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 fearlessly begins to answer. Once again, the band proves not only musical excellence but also masterful craftsmanship: Produced by Chris Harms, recorded, mixed, and mastered at the legendary CHAMELEON STUDIOS in Hamburg, the 11 tracks hit with a force and brilliance that immediately transport us into a dark yet colourful ballroom. From there, the tone is set: Dark Wave Metal on an amphitheater scale.
Chris Harms about the album: “Darkness, melancholy, loneliness – all words that often have negative connotations, that we may associate with danger, sadness and loss, and not without reason. But darkness can also be security, melancholy the warm and sentimental feeling of our memories, and loneliness becomes necessary silence, peace and inner contemplation. OPVS NOIR is a travel guide, or perhaps also a travelogue, through the dark sides of our inner world, which so often move precisely in the area of tension between what we emotionally categorize as positive or negative. And with Vol. 1, all of this is just the beginning of this 3-part journey…”
Get your copy of OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 HERE –available in multiple formats, including strictly limited editions!
OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 tracklist: 1 Bazaar Bizarre 2 My Sanctuary 3 Light Can Only Shine In The Darkness (& Within Temptation) 4 I Will Die In It 5 Moonstruck (& Stimmgewalt) 6 Damage (feat. Whiplasher Bernadotte) 7 Ghosts (feat. Tina Guo) 8 Lords Of Fyre (& Feuerschwanz) 9 The Things We Do For Love 10 The Sadness In Everything (feat. Anna Maria Rose) 11 Dreams Are Never Alone
OPVS NOIR is not only a musically exciting step but also a bold one! This becomes clear when looking at LORD OF THE LOST‘s immediate past: support for IRON MAIDEN on two European tours, followed by their first North American shows in over a decade, sold-out headlining tours, participation in the final of the EUROVISION SONG CONTEST 2023, a #1 chart entry with the previous album Blood & Glitter, celebrated performances at the biggest festivals worldwide – they even had the honour of meeting King Charles in person. Hand on heart: How easy would it have been to keep riding this wave of success just a little longer? But that’s not how LORD OF THE LOST operates – the only constant remains change.
Everything is new, yet every note feels familiar. Behind each chorus awaits a surprise, in every line, a new door opens to further uncharted paths within the LOTL universe. This band takes the expectations of its ever-growing fanbase and molds them into songs that transcend genre boundaries – and turn moments into monuments that carry us all along: No one lost behind!
OPVS NOIR Vol. 1: To be continued…
LORD OF THE LOST Live 2025
LATIN AMERICA TOUR 25.04.25 MX – Ciudad de México 27.04.25 CR – San José w/ Powerwolf 29.04.25 CO – Bogotá 01.05.25 AR – Buenos Aires 04.05.25 BR – São Paulo 05.05.25 CL – Santiago de Chile w/ Powerwolf
LORDS OF FYRE CO-HEADLINE TOUR LORD OF THE LOST & FEUERSCHWANZ w/ The Dark Side Of The Moon 02.10.25 DE – Berlin / Columbiahalle 03.10.25 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee 04.10.25 DE – Offenbach / Stadthalle 10.10.25 DE – Hanover / Swiss Life Hall 11.10.25 DE – Fürth / Stadthalle 17.10.25 DE – Munich / Zenith 18.10.25 DE – Düsseldorf / Mitsubishi Halle
UK + IRELAND TOUR 30.10.25 UK – Wolverhampton 31.10.25 UK – Manchester 02.11.25 UK – Glasgow 04.11.25 UK – Belfast 05.11.25 IE – Dublin 07.11.25 UK – Bristol 08.11.25 UK – London 09.11.25 UK – Southampton
FESTIVALS 13.06.25 DE – Gardelegen / Metal Frenzy Festival 14.06.25 CH – Interlaken / Grienfield Festival 20.07.25 DE – Cologne / Amphi Festival 02.08.25 RO – Rasnov Fortress / Rockstadt Extreme Fest 06.08.25 ES – Villena / Leyendas del Rock 10.08.25 UK – Derbyshire / Bloodstock Open Air 19.10.25 NL – Den Bosch / The Rock Circus 01.11.25 UK – Whitby / Tomorrows Ghosts Festival
LORD OF THE LOST are: Chris Harms – Vocals, Guitar Pi Stoffers – Guitar Benjamin “Benji“ Mundigler – Guitar, Synths Klaas Helmecke – Bass Gerrit Heinemann – Piano, Synths, Percussion Niklas Kahl – Drums
Sin, salvation, blasphemy – dive into the darkly provocative world of Danish doom force KATLA with their new single “Grim Jesus”. The song is the third single to premiere from the three-headed Danish metal monster’s unmissable debut album, Scandinavian Pain, out this Friday via Napalm Records!
After years of honing their colossal sound and live energy, the band delivers an unrelenting blend of raw emotion, gritty riffs, and subterranean sonic battery. Scandinavian Pain not only marks a new chapter for the band, but also reflects their rise to acclaim – from humble beginnings at Copenhell Festival, to becoming a standout act in Denmark’s heavy music underground.
“Grim Jesus” challenges faith and confronts inner demons, inviting listeners to reflect on their worth and dive deep into themes of overcoming inner darkness and rejecting oppressive systems, showcasing lyrics that resonate with the resilience of the human spirit. Hallelujah!
KATLA on “Grim Jesus”: “As the album was progressing and the lyrical and musical thematics were taking shape, ‘Grim Jesus’ was created. It actually started off as a song about feeling worthless and was also the working title for a long time; ‘Worthless’. On the lyrical side we tried to keep it in the mental awareness/health realm, and therefore examined what is causing this feeling of being a no-one. KATLAs critique of the Christian church is no secret, and ‘Grim Jesus’ was discovered in the process of its creation to have a link to the inherent heavy weight from the Christian church to its followers, whether it be socially or culturally. In Denmark, we are pretty much born into Christianity, as we are a Christian nation, and with that feeling of guilt, shame and not fitting in if you don’t submit to the Lord, it subconsciously makes you doubt yourself and your doings. Ironically, the church preaches that we should step in line, that we’re all sinners and we have to obey and serve the priest and God, while they abuse children and have kept women oppressed for centuries. Asshole hypocrites.”
Scandinavian Pain is a cathartic exploration of personal struggles, mental health, and societal critique. “Castle of Purity” is a searing anthem that calls out the abuse and hypocrisy in organized religion – a powerful statement about pushing back against injustice and finding strength in individuality. Produced by Lasse Ballade (known for his work with Solbrud, Alkymist, and Halshug), the record combines visceral sonic landscapes with a deeply personal narrative. Prepare to experience the raw power and unfiltered honesty of KATLA on Scandinavian Pain.
Scandinavian Pain also marks the debut of new KATLA bassist and vocalist Theis Thorgersen. His addition not only breathes renewed energy into the band itself, but imbues an evolved sound that is heavier, darker, and sharper than ever before. KATLA’s meaningful yet uninhibited sound and high-energy live performances have positioned them as a force to be reckoned with.
KATLA says about the album: “Scandinavian Pain is an album about the shame of feeling depressed in a country that in many ways seems to be out of any misery or control of others. The inherent feeling of guilt, the despondent thoughts. The weight of cultural Christianity and being part of a system that is destroying both ours and other lives. It’s about watching the newest season of whatever decadent TV show is on while children are being murdered daily. All the songs are different, yet similar. This time, there’s an affirmation for you, who might need it, a story telling, a short grindy track, something with a blast beat, but of course also heavy sludgy doom. Welcome to the house of pain.”
Scandinavian Pain track listing: 1. Don´t Let The Fuckers Get You Down 2. Goblet of Power 3. Dead Lover 4. Eating Grapes With Kevin Sharp 5. Taurus 6. Hunab-Ku 7. White Dagger 8. Grim Jesus 9. Castle of Purity
KATLA is: Rasmus Bang – Drums & Vocals Marc Lennart Christensen – Guitar Theis Stenberg Thorgersen – Bass & Vocals
Celtic rock band 1916 has just unleashed their new single, “The Mollies,” available now via TLG | ROCK, distributed by Virgin Music Group. The track marks the first taste of the band’s forthcoming album. Produced by the acclaimed Ted Hutt, “The Mollies” comes to life with an infectious energy reminiscent of the early days of Celtic punk.
Frontman Billy Herring shares, “This new song is not only super catchy, but it’s super personal as well. Basically it’s a story told to me by my grandfather when I was young. So there’s this family connection that makes songs like these so great to listen to on a very basic level. Our producer Ted loved this song right from the jump and we are all stoked that this is going to be our first single!”
“Reminding me of the spirit of early days of Flogging Molly, it was a total blast working with Billy and the gang at the magical Sonic Ranch Studios in El Paso, TX. Irish whiskey, history lessons, stories, and vintage guitars were the backdrop for the sessions that became the new 1916 album. There was a first for me too, which was the challenge of recording a massive Celtic war pipe,” says Ted Hutt, the band’s Producer.
Hailing from upstate NY, Celtic rockers 1916 are an explosive concoction of the modern Irish Punk movement with an original mix of psychobilly which gives 1916 a sound that stands apart from other bands of the genre.
Starting as an acoustic duo in 2006, singer Billy Herring and original drummer Steve LaDue played the traditional Irish ballads of the Dubliners and Wolfe Tones in the local pubs in and around their home-town of Rochester, NY. They decided to call themselves 1916 to get people interested in Irish history. In 2010 they took the music to a new level with the addition of electric guitars, traditional instruments, and a full drum set. Within a few months of trying their new sound, 1916 were opening for the likes of the Dropkick Murphys, 21 Pilots, and New Politics, among other national acts.
On St. Patrick’s Day of 2012, 1916 released their first studio album, A Drop of the Pure, to rave reviews. That same year, 1916 became the first band from Rochester, NY to get their own Pandora station with the addition of their music to the Pandora genome project. With their music now reaching a global audience, the boys would soon gain fans all over the world.
The following year, 1916 released their sophomore album, Stand Up & Fight. This new album, featuring a collection of covers and originals, had a more polished sound than the raw punk feel of A Drop of the Pure. This new full length album also featured more traditional Irish instruments to give the new LP a fun and full sound.
As the band continued to evolve, they kept touring and playing as many shows as possible. With bigger audiences came a larger fan base for 1916 to interact with. The band has always enjoyed hanging out with the crowd both pre- and post- shows.
In November of 2014, the guys went back into the studio to begin recording their third album, Last Call for Heroes. Released in December of 2015, Last Call for Heroes was met with great enthusiasm from critics. Named one of the “best punk albums of 2016,” both home and abroad, the new album appeared to have given the band the momentum they needed to move forward.
Mandolin player Jon Kane joined the band in early 2016, just before the boys hit the road to join Flogging Molly on their Salty Dog Cruise. After a whirlwind spring of touring through the Bahamas and Europe, Jon was just what the band needed as he brought his energetic and fun stage persona into the fold.
The sound had certainly become streamlined and unique, but it wasn’t until 2017 that upright bassist Ryan Hurley would join 1916 to give the band the final integral piece that gives the music its psychobilly flavor. Soon after Ryan joined the band, 1916 further expanded their sound by the addition of accordion player Sam Sarratori to the crew!
Then…Covid hit in 2020. The band had just settled into a groove where they were poised for a northeastern US tour alongside a new live album. All that had to be put on hold indefinitely until further notice. After a year on hold, Billy knew something needed to be done to get momentum going again for his band. With that in mind, he packed up and moved to Nashville TN in order to give the music of 1916 more visibility. It was around this time the band welcomed the thundering drums of Chad Paetznick to take over behind the kit.
1916 has since been picked up by TLG|ROCK for a distribution deal for not only their fifth full length studio album Revolutions, but for their sixth LP, titled Conscience of Kings. This new record is being produced by Grammy Award winning musician & producer Ted Hutt at the legendary Sonic Ranch Studios in El Paso Texas.
1916 is: Billy Herring – Lead Vocals/Guitar/Banjo Ryan Hurley – Upright Bass/Back-Up Vocals Chad Paetznick – Drums Sam Sarratori – Accordion/ Sunday Sauce
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