Enjoy the pure live power and intensity of RISE TO FALL with their new music video “Infinite Crossroad”! Directed by Ugaitz Aguilar this new live impression of the Spanish melodic death metal band will transport you directly to the atmosphere of the concerts during their 2024 tour. Feel the energy, the passion and the immortal strength of melodic death metal.
“Infinite Crossroad” is the fifth single off their latest studio album “The Fifth Dimension”, released in 2023 on Noble Demon as physical and digital release, available right here: https://music.nobledemon.com/dimension
RISE TO FALL comments: “We are very excited to release our new music video. This video is a visual representation of our live music and we are sure that our fans will love it.“
About RISE TO FALL:
RISE TO FALL is a melodic death metal band from Bilbao, Spain. The band was formed in 2006 and has released five studio albums. RISE TO FALL has toured all over the world and has shared the stage with some of the biggest bands in metal.
Rise To Fall are:
Dalay Tarda – Vocals Hugo Markaida – Guitar Dann Hoyos – Guitar Javier Martín – Bass Xabier Del Val – Drums
Season of Mist is honored to announce the signing of Sowulo, the captivating musical project led by the visionary multi-instrumentalist and composer, Faber Horbach. With a profound connection to the mysticism and philosophy of the Anglo-Saxon and Viking ages, SOWULO embarks on a transformative journey through music that delves deeply into the cyclical nature of existence and an animistic worldview.
“Sowulo has been gaining momentum over the past decade, and it’s beautiful to see how the project has grown steadily and naturally”, Faber says. “Over the last 10 years, I’ve taken on every task myself; from composing, performing, and recording to producing and managing all the record label activities. As the project has expanded, I’ve realized that it’s time to take a new path to unlock Sowulo’s full potential”.
“Teaming up with Season of Mist is a huge step forward for me”, he continues. It will provide me with the space and time I need to focus on creating even more music and developing the live shows with the attention and care they deserve. At the same time, it will make it much easier for fans to engage with my music and enjoy Sowulo’s merchandise.
I’m excited to continue this journey and I’m ready to explore new possibilities and take Sowulo to new heights!”
A live ensemble brings Sowulo’s ancient spirit to life on stage, where Faber is joined by Horbach (Vocals, Nyckelharpa, Irish Bouzouki, Carnyx), Micky Huijsmans (Vocals), Chloe Bakker (Celtic Harp), Tim Elfring (Percussion), Roel Steijvers (Percussion), Rikke Linssen (Violin), Angeles Chaparro (Viola), Heleen de Jonge (Cello), and Tessa van Genderen (Blowhorns, Carnyx, Backing Vocals).
Join us in celebrating this significant milestone and embracing the boundless potential that lies ahead.
As Sowulo prepares to release new music on their new label home, Faber and company are heading out for a short tour of Europe. They’ll be joined by special guest Elektro Shaman across five dates in The Netherlands, Germany and France. ᚠᚪᚱᚪᚦ ᛁᚾᛏᚩ ᚠᚱᚪᚾᚳᚱᛁᚳᛖ April 30: Nijmegen, NL @ Doornroosje May 1: Stuttgart, DE @ Im Wizemann May 2: Rillieux-la-Pape, FR @ Ô Totem Live May 3: Bruguières, FR @ Festival Echos et Merveilles* May 4: Paris, FR @ La Machine du Moulin Rouge
SOWULO is the work of multi-instrumentalist and composer Faber Horbach, and is inspired by Anglo-Saxon and Viking-age mysticism and philosophy. Captivated by the cyclical nature of existence and an animistic worldview, Faber is determined to express his spiritual path through his music.
With lyrics in Anglo-Saxon and historical instruments, Sowulo creates an immersive sonic universe that challenges both the creator and listener to go on an inner journey and to invoke cyclical wisdom from deep within.
Sowulo means ‘Sun’ in proto-germanic. The music follows our connection with the Sun and tells the story of our inner and outer cycles of day and night, the four seasons, birth and death. ᛫ ᛇ ᚩ ᚹ ᚢ ᛚ ᚩ ᛫
The new single Monolith, featuring legendary Sakis Tolis (Rotting Christ) by Greek progressive metal upcomers HERTA is finally here.
Monolith is the second glimpse into the band’s forthcoming album, “Crossing the Illusion”, set for release via Lifeforce Records on May 2nd, 2025.
The album was produced and mixed by Fotis Benardo at Devasoundz Studios and mastered by Johann Meyer at Silver Cord Studios.
For the quartet led by NIGHTRAGE frontman Konstantinos Togas, 2025 is shaping up to be a stellar year. In February, Greek progressive metallers HERTA toured Eastern Europe and on May 2, 2025, the playful Athens-based group will release their debut album, “Crossing The Illusion” (LIFEFORCE RECORDS).
HERTA’s sound is characterized by groove- and rhythm-driven compositions that continually offer surprises and fresh impressions. Despite the complexity and technical prowess of their music, the songs remain accessible and catchy. The band’s keen sense of atmosphere and melody shines through, creating ten eventful tracks that captivate listeners from start to finish.
“Crossing The Illusion” immediately enchants with its sophisticated creativity. The band delivers impressively majestic songs that blend heaviness and pathos in a compelling mix. Guest appearances by Sakis Tolis (ROTTING CHRIST) and George Prokopiou (POEM/MOTHER OF MILLIONS) further attest to HERTA’s approach to expanding the variability and complexity of their prog metal continuously.
TRACK LIST: Control Eyes of Sorrow Monolith Labyrinth River to the Abyss The Path Incarnation The Snake Devours the Wolf Beyond the Dead My Demise
In support of their upcoming studio album, “Ritual Supremacy”, iconic heavy metal force SACRED STEEL has shared a lyric video for their new single “The Watcher Infernal”.The track is now available on all streaming services at: https://sacredsteel.rpm.link/watcherpr
“Ritual Supremacy” will be released on April 25, 2025 as CD, Vinyl and Digital formats by powerhouse label ROAR (Grave Digger, Mystic Prophecy, Crematory, Holy Moses and many more). To pre-order your album copy, visit: https://sacredsteel.rpm.link/ritualbumPR
About their latest video single, “The Watcher Infernal”,vocalist Gerrit P. Mutz states: “The beautiful lyric video should speak quite for itself, I guess. The lyrics are written from the perspective of Lucifer, the scapegoat for all things evil on this planet. He ́s fed up with being the one to blame and points the finger on humanity instead. I think he is right on that one! Musically it ́s a different beast to the title track that we have already showcased. More Sabbath-y and not as aggressive. Maybe just a little more pissed off, haha.”
For more than 25 years, SACRED STEEL have been offering metalheads a killer, trend-free alternative to bloated trigger drums, cheesy keyboards and boring cliché sounds that are hyped year after year as “the next big thing in metal”. SACRED STEEL have always remained true to themselves, constantly reinventing their traditional style and releasing some highly acclaimed classics, such as their legendary debut “Reborn In Steel” (1997 as the first German band ever signed to Metal Blade Records), the follow-up “Wargods Of Metal”, or their heaviest album to date: “Slaughter Prophecy”.
The band’s upcoming 10th album release will be celebrated with a much-awaited performance at the 25th anniversary of the “Keep It True Festival” and many more shows this year (find all upcoming dates below, with many more to be announced soon!). “Ritual Supremacy” is also the first album to feature new members Toni Ieva (bass) and Jörn Langenfeld (guitar), who joined the band in 2023.
Get ready for the next chapter and let there be…SACRED STEEL, who are a trademark in the metal scene: All METAL with attitude, never everybody’s darling – and damn proud of it!
[Artwork: Andy Pilkington]
“Ritual Supremacy” track listing:
01 – Ritual Supremacy 02 – Leather, Spikes & Chains 03 – The Watcher Infernal 04 – A Shadow In The Bell Tower 05 – Entombed Within The Iron Walls Of Dis 06 – Bedlam Eternal 07 – Demon Witch Possession 08 – Covenant Of Grace 09 – Omen Rider 10 – Let The Blackness Come To Me
Sacred Steel live:
11.04.2025 – Villingen-Schwenningen (GER) – Little Black Forest Festival
17.04.2025 – Oberhausen (GER) – THRASH SPEED BURN FEST
25.-26.04.2025 – Lauda-Königshofen (GER) – KEEP IT TRUE Festival
30.04.2025 – Ludwigsburg (GER) – Scala – Album Releaseshow (+ ATTIC + KNIFE + UNDER RUINS)
02.05.2025 – Oldenburg – MTS Records – Album Releaseshow
03.05.2025 – Ochtendung (GER) – A Chance For Metal Festival
SACRED STEEL is: Gerrit P. Mutz – Vocals Jonas Khalil – Guitars Jörn Langenfeld – Guitars Toni Ieva – Bass Mathias Straub – Drums
Finnish rockers SHIRAZ LANE are pleased to share the release of their new single and official video “Dangerous”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
The band will be touring in the upcoming months, heading to the Monsters Of Rock Cruise in The US & Bahamas in March, then performing in Tampere (FI) on April 18th with support from Block Of Flats, and appearing at Wildfest in Belgium on May 24th.
Furthermore, Shiraz Lane are embarking on a UK tour next summer, with support from XIII Doors, starting on June 19th in Bornemouth, and wrapping up on June 27th in Wanclockhead.
The band express their enthusiasm for the release, by saying: “We are excited to come forth with this bombastic banger. We believe that Dangerous is the song that defines the path of Shiraz Lane, progressing towards a more contemporary soundscape.”
“The song is seasoned with anthemic melodies, heavy riffs & a groovy disco beat – all spiced up with a modern twist in production. Dangerous is the definition what Shiraz Lane is all about in 2025 and the beginning of a new groundbreaking chapter of what the future holds”, they add.
Shiraz Lane also describe the atmosphere of the new video: “The video for Dangerous was created in collaboration with Juho Virinkoski / Rytmivisuals. The aim was to capture the mysterious and intense ambience resonating in the storyline with a minimalistic, but engaging fashion. The inspiration is drawn from the style and cinematography of Joker: Folie à Deux and the focus was to emphasize the subtle emotions and create a captivating setting. The general landscape is a perfect fit for the musical and lyrical elegance, which will further enhance and elevate the overall experience of the song.”
Hailing from Vantaa, Finland, Shiraz Lane started their musical journey in 2011. Their vision of a perfect blend of sonic combustion and elegant delicacy started to blossom and reach its potential when the current line-up was solidified in 2014 and the band released their first EP “Be The Slave Or Be The Change”.
The band gained great international attention from the very beginning, and soon the young Finns were flying from Japan to South America, playing in Europe’s coolest clubs & summer festivals and had their warm first contact also with the US audience on the Monsters of Rock cruise.
Shiraz Lane resonates through their double-edged guitar sound (provided by Jani Laine and Miki Kalske), percussive ground-pounding clockwork (Ana Willman, drums & Joel Alex, bass) and the supersonic melodies chanted by lead singer Hannes Kett. They are one of the most intriguing and entertaining bands in the current Hard Rock scene, bringing in a fresh breeze in terms of both compositions and live performance.
In addition to their debut EP, other most notable releases include the albums “For Crying Out Loud”, “Carnival Days”, “Vibration I”, “Forgotten Shades Of Life” and “Acoustic Archives’’.
Although wearing inspiration and paying homage to their predecessors, the sound and style of Shiraz Lane is unique, bold and contemporary. This has manifested in collaborations such as extensive international touring (sharing stages with bands such as KISS, Deep Purple, H.E.A.T & Crashdïet), national TV appearances, the gaming world and, most importantly, an exponentially growing & dedicated fanbase around the world.
UK TOUR – JUNE 2025 – GET YOUR TICKETS HERE: June 19th – Love Rocks Festival – Bornemouth (UK) June 20th- The Northern Club – Pontefract (UK) June 21st- Rock Vibes – Nottingham (UK) June 22nd – Cart And Horses – London (UK) June 23rd – The Giffard Arms – Wolverhampton (UK) June 26th – Waterloo Music Bar – Blackpool (UK) June 27th – Wildfire Festival – Wanclockhead (UK)
Line Up: Hannes Kett – Vocals Jani Laine – Guitar Miki Kalske – Guitar Joel Alex – Bass Ana Vilkkumaa – Drums
With their latest single “Feel The Pain” earlier this year, Sweden-based Curse of Cain have released a first harbinger of their sophomore studio album and the follow-up to their notable, critically-acclaimed debut in 2023. Now, the extraordinary metal collective is presenting their brand new song, “Candy Cain Murder”, from their yet untitled new offering, that is slated for a release in autum 2025 via ROAR!
“This song was our first glimpse into the world we were creating,” Curse of Cain reveals. “Playing it live before recording made it feel wild and untamed—like we were channeling something bigger than ourselves.”
Emerging from the enigmatic depths of their unique dimension, Curse of Cain redefines what it means to be a band. Shrouded in mystery and driven by an unrelenting force they call Movie Metal, Curse of Cain is more than music, it’s an immersive saga. Their narrative weaves together struggles, victories, and the haunting beauty of a dystopian universe, brought to life by a cast of compelling characters.
Curse of Cain doesn’t just perform music; they transport audiences to another world. Their live shows blur the line between concert and theater, with elaborate costumes, immersive lighting, and gripping storytelling. Fans become part of the narrative, stepping into the Curse of Cain dimension as the band’s characters invite them to join the journey. It’s not just a show, it’s a portal into a rich, otherworldly experience.
The band’s roots lie in a dystopian, futuristic world scarred by the Red War of 2076. Here, Cain, a shadowy figure, navigates a shattered society teetering on collapse. His story is told through The Band, a group of misfit antiheroes who serve as both musicians and storytellers. By day, they’re a traveling cover band; by night, they’re operatives fighting against parasitic beings known as the “wrecks,” which infest and manipulate human hosts.
Curse of Cain’s journey is far from over. With their forthcoming studio album as the next chapter in their epic tale, they invite you to step into their world, feel the power of their music, and embrace the story of struggle and unity. Welcome to the dimension of Curse of Cain, prepare to be transformed!
Curse Of Cain is: Soulkeeper – Vocals Rainbow – Vocals, Percussion The Pirate – Bass, Vocals Timekeeper – Guitars Mechanic – Drums
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