EXIST IN RUIN, the symphonic black/death metal project helmed by guitarist/songwriter Teren proudly presents the music video for “Exist in Ruin,” the title track from their EP, now available via Wormholedeath. With an immersive blend of brutal metal and orchestral grandeur, this song encapsulates the dark, powerful essence of the band’s sound.
Exist in Ruin EP is available on all digital platforms HERE and in CD format HERE
What the press is saying about Exist in Ruin EP:
“A pretty well-thought-out album, with a strong mix of a few genres.” – Metal Temple “The EP stands as a solid piece of work… undoubtedly an excellent start to a promising career.” – World of Metal “Imagine Dimmu Borgir and Amon Amarth jamming together and inviting an orchestra and soprano—this EP brings that vision to life.” – Obliveon “Fans of symphonic death/black metal will get an insider tip with Exist in Ruin.” – Ammo “A very promising project that Teren is building here.” – Teeth of the Divine
Exist in Ruin is an Epic Symphonic Melodic Death Metal project founded by guitarist/songwriter, Teren. He recruits world-class artists from around the globe to make his dark musical vision a reality.
Exist in Ruin EP musicians include: Teren: USA – Guitar, bass, lyrics, songwriter/composition Jonah Weingarten: USA – Orchestra (Pyramaze, Aries descendant) César Moreira: Portugal – Brutal Male Vocals (Enblood, Cult Burial) Jessy Christ: France – Soprano and Brutal Female Vocals (Usquam) João Miguel: Portugal – Guitar Solos (Enblood) Konstantin Raydovski: Bulgaria – Guitar Solos (Session guitarist) Sebastian Bracht: Germany – A Cappella metal choir Vocals (Sophicide)
Belgian space art rock project 22 FOR SILICON ALONE have released “In Every Terms” Official Music Video.
Alexis envisioned this music video—like the rest of the album—to be as open and universal as possible in its interpretation.In Every Terms, which has emerged as a fan favorite, delves into the idea of unseen forces shaping reality. The video was crafted to reflect that ambiguity—the space between consciousness and the unconscious, the realm where existence begins even before birth.
A 360-degree camera plays a pivotal role in the storytelling, serving as a metaphor for a child’s presence in a family before conception and the emotional storm that comes with expecting a newborn. At the same time, it symbolizes Alexis’ journey as a filmmaker—an artistic leap into directing cinematic work, embracing perspectives from every angle.
Dance has always been a source of inspiration, and after witnessing Shantala Pèpe’s performance in Rafales—which later earned the SACD Choreography Prize—it became clear that a collaboration was inevitable. Her work resonated deeply, exploring themes of human ambivalence, migration, and solidarity through dance and physical theater. When approached, she immediately joined the project, adding another profound layer to the film.
The development of this project spanned three years, from concept to completion, a particularly intense process given its self-produced nature. This journey has been an incredible fusion of music and film, forming a deeply personal statement. Seeing In Every Terms resonate with so many people validates the years of dedication, and 22 for Silicon Alone is eager to continue pushing creative boundaries in future projects.
The album “Only Dark Matters”, reissued in March 2023 via Epictronic Records, defies conventions by replacing traditional rock instrumentation with violin and baritone saxophone, blending metal, classical, and electronic elements. This experimental approach is mirrored in the video’s surreal aesthetic, designed to immerse viewers in a hypnotic, dreamlike experience.
A heartfelt thanks goes out to everyone involved, near or far, whose dedication and talent helped bring this project to life. This journey has been humbling, and 22 for Silicon Alone is deeply grateful for each contributor’s trust, creativity, and hard work.
About 22 For Silicon Alone
22 For Silicon Alone is a Space Art Rock project led by Alexis Pfrimmer (singer/songwriter & audiovisual director). In this universe of surprises, violin and baritone saxophone replace guitar and bass, shaping a unique sound. Their debut album, Only Dark Matters, is a musical odyssey—blending metal, classical, electro, and improvisation into a vibrant spectrum. Lyrics in French and English play with puns and double meanings, adding depth to the journey. With a magnetic frontman and high-flying musicians, Only Dark Matters balances chaos and grace. Acclaimed by the press and described as an otherworldly experience, 22 for Silicon Alone has already captivated audiences at La Mazane (Paris, France) and L’Armande Kurth (Liège, Belgium).
“Observers of The Inevitable”, the highly anticipated debut album by Norwegian death metallers CELESTIAL SCOURGE, set for release this Friday, is now streaming in an exclusive premiere at Toilet Ov Hell. Dive into the crushing brutality and intricate darkness of their latest offering before its official drop!
The album is due due out February 28th 2025 via Time To Kill Records!
Following their explosive 2023 debut EP, “Dimensions Unfurled”, the band is ready to take their sound to the next level. Brace yourselves for a sonic journey that will push the boundaries of technical death metal into the uncharted realms of the cosmos.
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
Line-up:
Stian Gundersen: bass Kristoffer Lunden: drums Eirik Waadeland: vocals Hans Jakob Bjørheim: guitar Sindre Wathne Johnsen: guitar
Top L-R: Cristi (Guitar), Mihai (Keyboards), Vlad (Drums), Dan (Guitar), Pali (Bass) – Bottom L-4: Cosmin (Violin), Rini (Vocals), Robi (Vocals)
Widely regarded as one of the most original and successful rock bands in Eastern Europe, Romania’s Dirty Shirt is celebrating 30 years of creating and performing music with the release of their first single of 2025 “FOMO” accompanied by a music video along with announcing 2025 EU tout dates (listed below).
“FOMO” is the first single from Dirty Shirt‘s upcoming seventh album (titled to be revealed at a later date) to follow “Get Your Dose Now!” (2022). Musically, it is a journey through different moments and places, blending various genres: from 80s disco to Balkan music, all built on a metal foundation. It’s a catchy song, with a chorus that sticks in your mind, radiating big positive energy. Lyrically, the song addresses one of the issues of modern society—the fear of missing out (FOMO). This phenomenon has become widespread with the rise of social media, where people constantly compare themselves to others and feel pressured to be part of every trend or experience.
Over their 30 years, Dirty Shirt has embarked on several successful international tours, both as supporting artists and headliners, amassing over 700 shows in 17 countries. The band’s signature style blends modern rock/metal heaviness with the vibrant energy of East-European traditional music, drawing from influences including world music, industrial electro, hardcore, and funk to create a dynamic sound that resonates with audiences globally. With catchy and danceable songs, Dirty Shirt‘s music appeals to a broader audience beyond just metal fans. Their albums have received widespread acclaim, featured in well-respected magazines such as Metal Hammer (DE, HU), Rock Hard (DE, FR, IT, SLK), Metalsucks (USA), Angry Metal Guy (USA), Hard Rock Mag (FR), Terrorizer (UK), Metalized (DK), and more.
In recent years, the band has enjoyed international recognition through their participation in several major European festivals such as Electric Castle (Ro), Hellfest Open Air (Fr), Pol’And’Rock (Pl), Dong Open Air (De), Maximum Rock Festival (Ro), Wacken Open Air (De) among many more!
Recommended for anyone looking for something interesting and lively, Dirty Shirt is for fans of Skindred, Bloodywood, Alestorm and The Hu.
DIRTY SHIRT – 30 YEARS ANNIVERSARY TOUR: Feb 28 – Bucharest (RO) – EERA Tour – Quantic March 1 – Brasov (RO) – EERA Tour – Centrul Reduta March 2 – Cluj Napoca (RO) – EERA Tour – Form Space March 13 – Prague (CZ) – EERA Tour – Rock Café March 14 – Bratislava (SK) – EERA Tour – Majestic Music Club March 15 – Trenčín (SK) – EERA Tour – Piano Club March 16 – Budapest (HU) – Dürer Kert March 22 – Grenoble (FR) – L’Ampérage March 23 – 2 Alpes (FR) – Snow Fest April 4 – Wrocław (PL) – EERA Tour – Stary Klasztor April 5 – Krakow (PL) – EERA Tour – Kwadrat Klub April 6 – Warsaw (PL) – EERA Tour – Proxima April 18 – Bistrita (RO) – Soho Music Hall April 25 – Bacau (RO) – Valhalla Pub April 26 – Iasi (RO) – Underground Pub April 27 – Suceava (RO) – Art Rock Cafe June 7 – Arad (RO) – Flex June 8 – Timisoara (RO) – În Spatele Casei June 26-28 – Mangalia (RO) – Odyssea Festival (26-28.06) June 26-28 – Snina – (SK) – Rock Pod Kameňom (26-28.06) July 17 – Bontida (RO) – Electric Castle (17-20.07) July 18 – Neukirchen-Vluyn (DE) – Dong Open Air (17-19.07) Aug 3 – Rasnov (RO) – Rockstadt Extreme Fest Aug 7 – Corbu (RO) – Wild Experience Fest (7-10.08) Aug 14 – Domeniul Cantacuzino (RO) – LaRock 2025 (14-17.08) Aug 22 – Prešov (SK) – Hel’fest Oct 10 – Angers (FR) – Omega Sound Fest (10-11.10)
Canadian hard rockers HAREM SCAREM are pleased to announce the release of their highly anticipated new album “Chasing Euphoria”, set for release on April 25, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.
Following the previously released single “Reliving History”, the band now share the title track “Chasing Euphoria”, along with a music video, available now.
Vocalist Harry Hess comments on the new single, by saying: “The song “Chasing Euphoria” encapsulates everything about Harem Scarem from the late 80’s to 2025. This is the flagship song from our new record, and we are very excited for everyone to hear it”.
Harem Scarem are finally back with their anticipated return album “Chasing Euphoria”, their first new album in 5 years. Their new record is an absolute belter for all Melodic Hard Rock fans and shows clearly why, when a discussion arises on who are the current heavyweights of the melodic hard rock scene, the list of names being bantered about cannot avoid a mention of Harem Scarem.
“Chasing Euphoria” brings back the band’s classic sound and shows a band at the top of their game. A cohesive unit still able to deliver a power-rock-packed punch, swaggering riffs, and hooks to die for. Harry Hess and Pete Lesperance, without a doubt, show the world that their partnership still works!
Arguably Canada’s finest melodic hard rock band, Harem Scarem were formed in 1987 by guitarist Pete Lesperance and singer Harry Hess, formerly of the heavy metal band Blind Vengeance. The lineup was rounded out by Darren Smith (drums) and Mike Gionet (bass).
They recorded a demo in 1999 and, on the strength of it, they were signed to Warner Music. Their self-titled album was a significant success in Canada and paved the way to the release of the heavier “Mood Swings” album in 1993, often considered the crown jewel of their early releases.
Enjoying a particular success in the land of the Rising Sun, Harem Scarem kept on releasing albums regularly during the 90’s, until they decided to ultimately change their name and music style to Rubber between 1999 and 2001.
In 2002, the band came back to melodic hard rock with the milestone album “Weight Of The World,” which was their first proper release in the European marketplace thanks to their newly signed deal with Frontiers. With the Italian label, Harem Scarem released another five original albums (not counting 2006’s “Human Nature”) until they took a break from recording in 2008 after the release of the album “Hope”.
In December 2012, it was announced that a reunited Harem Scarem would headline the 10th Firefest festival in Nottingham, UK, in October 2013, to perform the “Mood Swings” album in its entirety. The band regrouped and performed at Firefest and moved forward re-recording “Mood Swings II”, a twenty-year anniversary re-recording of their critically acclaimed and fan favorite second album.
The three new songs included on that release showed renewed musical vigor and chemistry. This new energy was confirmed on 2014’s “Thirteen” release, which was a definitive return to the sound that put Harem Scarem on the map over 20 years earlier.
Two more acclaimed albums followed: “United” (2017) and “Change The World” (2020), where the band presented a new lineup featuring Harry Hess (lead vocals, keyboards), Pete Lesperance (guitars, keyboards), long-time drummer Creighton Doane, Mike Vassos on bass, and backing vocals from original sticksman Darren Smith.
With well over a million records sold in 43 countries and 12 top 40 hits around the globe, the new year will see Harem Scarem return and ready to dominate! Check them on tour in Europe in spring!
“Chasing Euphoria” Tracklist:
1. Chasing Euphoria 2. Better The Devil You Know 3. Slow Burn 4. Gotta Keep Your Head Up 5. World On Fire 6. Bad Way 7. Reliving History 8. A Falling Knife 9. Understand It All 10. Wasted Years
Line Up: Harry Hess – Lead & Backing Vocals, Keyboards Pete Lesperance – Guitars and Bass Creighton Doane – Drums Darren Smith – Lead and Backing Vocals
Three-time Grammy-nominated hard rock heavyweights and platinum-selling band Killswitch Engage – Jesse Leach, vocals; Adam Dutkiewicz, guitar; Joel Stroetzel, guitar; Mike D’Antonio, bass; and Justin Foley, drums – just released their new album THIS CONSEQUENCE on February 21, via Metal Blade. Get it here.
They have just shared the video for the brand new track “Collusion.”
“‘Collusion’ is about the struggle between people in power and the common people,” explains Leach. “It speaks about the propaganda and divisiveness used to keep us in control. It’s about the ruthlessness of the ruling class who use wealth to raise, manipulate, and destroy empires at their will.”
He finishes, “I wish for people to use discernment and intellect to read between the lines. My hope is to instill a desire for analyzation and critical thinking amidst the current rigged and corrupt forms of governments the world over.“
THIS CONSEQUENCE TRACK LISTING: “Abandon Us” “Discordant Nation” “Aftermath” “Forever Aligned“ “I Believe“ “Where It Dies” “Collusion“ “The Fall of Us” “Broken Glass” “Requiem”
KsE are also returning to the road this winter and spring.
Their upcoming winter headline tour features support from Kublai Khan TX, Fit For a King and Frozen Soul, and kicks off on March 5 in Nashville and runs through April 12 in Portland, Maine. The band has also announced dates for May, which will feature support from Shadows Fall, Fit for a King, and Boundaries. Tickets and VIP packages are available here.
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE ON TOUR: WITH KUBLAI KHAN TX, FIT FOR A KING, + FROZEN SOUL: 3/05 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle 3/06 – Chesterfield, MO – The Factory 3/08 – Fayetteville, AR – JJ’s Live 3/09 – Oklahoma City, OK – The Criterion 3/11 – El Paso, TX – Don Haskins Center Arena 3/13 – Las Vegas, NV – The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas 3/14 – Reno, NV – Grand Theatre at The Grand Sierra Resort 3/15 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live 3/17 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert House 3/18 – Seattle, WA – The Paramount 3/19 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum 3/21 – Penticton, BC – South Okanagan Events Centre 3/22 – Tsuut’ina, AB – Grey Eagle Resort & Casino 3/24 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre 3/27 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center 3/28 – Waukee, IA- Vibrant Music Hall 3/29 – La Vista, NE – The Astro 3/30 – Kansas City, MO – The Midland Theatre 4/01 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live 20 Monroe 4/03 – Corbin, KY – The Corbin Arena 4/04 – Pittsburgh, PA – Stage AE 4/05 – Philadelphia, PA – Franklin Music Hall 4/06 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Special Events Center 4/08 – New Haven, CT – College Street Music Hall 4/09 – Buffalo, NY – Buffalo RiverWorks 4/11 – Laval, QC -Place Bell 4/12 – Portland, ME – Cross Insurance Arena
WITH SHADOWS FALL, FIT FOR A KING, + BOUNDARIES: 5/08 – Columbus, OH- Sonic Temple* 5/10 – Indianapolis, IN – Egyptian Room @ Old National Centre 5/11 – Memphis, TN – Minglewood Hall 5/13 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore New Orleans 5/14 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company 5/16 – Daytona Beach. FL – Welcome To Rockville* 5/17 – Myrtle Beach, SC – House of Blues 5/18 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome *Festival Date
ABOUT KILLSWITCH ENGAGE: Killswitch Engage first shook the structure of heavy music upon climbing out of snowy industrialized Western Massachusetts in 2000. A musical outlier, the band pioneered a union of thrashed-out European guitar pyrotechnics, East Coast hardcore spirit, on-stage hijinks, and enlightened lyricism that set the pace for what the turn-of-the-century deemed heavy. 2002’s Alive Or Just Breathing became avowed as a definitive album, being named among “The Top 100 Greatest Metal Albums of the Decade” by Decibel and celebrated by everyone from Metal Hammer to Revolver. Not only did they bust open the floodgates for dozens to follow, but they also garnered three GRAMMY® Award nominations in the category of “Best Metal Performance” in 2005, 2014, and 2019, respectively, a gold certification for The End of Heartache [2004], and a platinum certification for As Daylight Dies [2006]. The group landed three consecutive Top 10 debuts on the Billboard Top 200 with Killswitch Engage [2009], Disarm The Descent [2013], and their career high best bow at #6 with Incarnate [2016]. The latter two releases, along with 2019’s Atonement, would also both capture #1 on the Top Rock Albums and Top Hard Rock Albums charts. The band’s total streams are nearing 3 billion to date, while they’ve remained consummate road warriors who’ve sold out countless headline tours and have shared stages with everyone from Iron Maiden to Slipknot to Slayer to My Chemical Romance to Mastodon to Parkway Drive, which is a testament to their ability to cross genres and appeal to all fans of hard rock. KsE have remained a featured attraction at every major North American and European festival through the years. The band is celebrating an astonishing, 25-year career as one of the most vital and genre-defining bands of the ’00s and continues its incredible legacy.
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