One might think that the name Elastic Fono Band would be a kind of a joke. But no. The band behind singer Lance Fono is honestly elastic. If the feeling carries you along, then you’re allowed to press the gas pedal to the floor. The over produced and heavily edited sound of modern music doesn’t sit well with this band. So we set out boldly and freely to play elastic rock’n’roll. Whether you can take it or not.
Elastic Fono Band is a rock band from Oulu in northern Finland. Band members hails from the great countries of Iceland, New Zealand and Finland.The band’s music is based on alternative rock from the 1970s and 1990s. Now the band presents the second single from the forthcoming album.
The new single Androids was written after being frustrated at work (a recurring theme). There’s no deeper meaning. Work sucks but we do it, then we die.
Using music as a form of emotional communication is something that the young troubadour, Connor Selby, has seized and on his new single, the intoxicating folky ballad “Amelia.” You can watch the video HERE.
The song is the latest single taken from the fast-rising singer-songwriter’s new album, The Truth Comes Out Eventually, which will be released on 29 August via Provogue.
The song has been around in one shape or another since his teenage years, when his musical diet consisted mainly of Nick Drake, and it sees Selby creatively spread his wings.
It’s another example of his new album being used as an emotional release valve. Talking about it, he says, “Amelia is a song that I’ve kept with me for many years. It’s been lurking at the back of my mind since my late teens, but I never quite knew what to do with it and wasn’t sure if it fit with the rest of the music I was making. Now I’m not as concerned, and I don’t feel like the song has to justify its own existence. This album felt like the perfect time to finally share it with the world, as it explores all the different aspects of my artistry and is fundamentally about trying to get to the core of who I am, as an artist and person. The song was written about someone dear to me many years ago who was struggling with mental health issues and about my feelings of helplessness in not really being able to do anything to help her, but still loving and caring about her nonetheless.
Authentic, roots-based voices have penetrated the mainstream in recent years, from the soulful yearns of early Leon Bridges, the groove of Gary Clark Jr., the booming voice of Jacob Banks, the raw and haunting delivery of Ray LaMontagne or the earthy tones of Rag ‘n Bone Man – those voices cut through, and they stand out, they make you take notice because they don’t sound like everyone else.
Selby’s voice echoes these trailblazers, enveloping his music with an emotional integrity. He delves deep into his soul, all the way down into his core and the feeling of belonging. “The songs are about my feelings of being in the world and not really feeling like I belong,” he explains.
“Amelia” follows “The Truth Comes Out Eventually,” which is about the feeling of not knowing or not being able to be the person that others expect of you, and the despair and confusion this brings, trying to navigate a world where you feel like you’re playing by a different set of rules than everyone else.
The heart-fluttering groove of the album opener and his first single, “Someone,” sees Selby in full bandleader mode. You’re drawn in when he sings, “When there’s someone you can speak your mind without a care, when there is someone that really cares about you.”
The young multi-award-winning musician has collaborated with Mark Knofler; he has supported The Who at Wembley Stadium and shared the stage at London’s Hyde Park Festival alongside the likes of Pearl Jam and Stereophonics. He has toured with powerhouse singer Beth Hart, including a performance at the iconic London Palladium. His glittering tour CV has included shows with Robert Cray, Joanne Shaw Taylor, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Betty LaVette, and P.P. Arnold.
We can all only be who we are. Once you’re happy with yourself, you can be happy with life. But you need to find yourself first. “You can try and fake it, but the truth will come out eventually,” he reflects. “So you might as well make peace with it.”
With every release, we’re learning a little more about Selby. On The Truth Comes Out Eventually, he truly explores all facets of his musicality—Is he a ballroom big band leader? Is he a smouldering guitar hero? Or is he a delicate, folky troubadour? In truth, he is all of these things and more.
Track Listing 1. Someone 2. All Out of Luck 3. The Truth Comes Out Eventually 4. (I Am) Who I Am 5. I Won’t Be Hard To Find 6. I’ll Never Learn 7. Amelia 8. It Hurts To be In Love 9. What Else Is There To Say 10. Songbird
01 Aug – Northern Kin Festival 02 Aug – Cousley Woodstock, Tunbridge Wells 20 Aug – Hangar Farm, Southampton 21 Aug – Eel Pie Club, Twickenham 29 Aug – Blues in Hell, Norway 12 Sep – The Old Riverport Blues, St Ives, Cambridgeshire 17 Sep – The Witham, Barnard Castle 18 Sep – Kings Place 2, London 19 Sep – John Peel Centre, Stowmarket 21 Sep – The Forum, Tunbridge Wells 24 Sep – Voodoo Rooms, Edinburgh 25 Sep – Hallé St Peter’s, Manchester 26 Sep – Metronome, Nottingham 27 Sep – Beacon Hall, Bristol 28 Sep – Guildhall, Axminster
After marking their return with the spiritually-charged “Emmaus”, Italian Christian Catholic metal veterans Metatrone unveil their new single “Facsimile”, the second track from their upcoming fifth studio album set for release in 2026.
“Facsimile” is more than just a song – it’s a powerful manifesto against artistic conformity and imitation. Musically, the track blends razor-sharp riffs, progressive arrangements, and melodic choruses, channeling the band’s signature power-prog style with an aggressive thrash edge.
Written by founding duo David Brown and Stefano “Ghigas” Calvagno, the track openly challenges the rise of tribute culture and invites musicians to embrace their true selves, creatively and spiritually.
Keyboardist David Brown comments:
“This song challenges artists to invest in themselves with honesty and originality, without resorting to imitation. As Jesus says in John 8:32, ‘The truth will set you free.’ We believe that truth lies in embracing your uniqueness.”
Guitarist Ghigas adds:
“The tribute band phenomenon has gone from a fun curiosity to something grotesque. It’s strange – and sad – to see talented musicians devote so much effort to copying artists who are still active. Music is about truth, not imitation.”
“Facsimile” also reflects the band’s ongoing evolution. With Jo Lombardo back on vocals and Simone Alberti (drums) and Alex Palazzo (bass) solidifying the current lineup, Metatrone‘s sound has grown sharper, more dynamic, and emotionally charged — a balance of faith-driven lyrics, technical complexity, and metal intensity.
METATRONE Line Up: Jo Lombardo: Lead Vocals Ghigas: Guitars David Brown: Keyboards, Growl Alex Palazzo: Bass Simone Alberti: Drums Recorded and Mixed by Luigi Scuderi Mastered by Jacob Hansen Artwork by Nello Dell’Omo (Art For Music)
Terra Atlantica has released a video for “Land Of Submarines”, first single taken from the new Terra Atlantica album “Oceans” to be released on September 26 by Scarlet Records.
An energetic and uplifting happy metal track, “Land Of Submarines” is about epic underwater battles between submarines, but it also carries a deeper message of hope and rising above the darkness. It’s about finding new strength and optimism even from the depths, symbolizing resilience and the spirit of adventure. The song’s lively, upbeat vibe makes it a perfect introduction to the Terra Atlantica sound and sets the tone for the journey ahead.
video by Thomas “Tomekk” Jankowski
“Oceans”:
fourth studio-album for the up’n’coming German seafarer power metal band;
mixed and mastered by Eike Freese at Chameleon Studios (Gamma Ray, Warkings, Induction);
cover artwork by Dusan Marcovic (Dragony, Jag Panzer, Mystic Prophecy);
featuring Piet Sielck/Iron Savior on the song “Through The Water And The Waves”;
FFO: Sabaton, Gloryhammer, Rhapsody Of Fire, Edguy, Avantasia, Alestorm, Dragony;
“Oceans” tracklist:
1 Ocean Fever 2 Back To The Sea 3 Hoist The Sail 4 Caribbean Shores 5 Turn Of The Tide 6 Through The Water And The Waves (featuring Piet Sielck/Iron Savior) 7 Where My Brothers Await 8 Land Of Submarines 9 Raven In The Dark 10 To The Realm Of Gods 11 Oceans Of Eternity
Total running time – 50:20
artwork by Dušan Marković
“Oceans” is the continuation of Terra Atlantica’s success recipe: classical power metal combined with epic orchestrations and adventurous vibes.
With this new record the German band takes listeners on a voyage across the seven seas, a musical expedition into unknown worlds filled with secrets, ancient legends, and new horizons. Like a pirate ship firing a full broadside, the album delivers hit after hit!
Powerful riffs, exotic rhythms, cinematic/atmospheric sounds, and soaring choruses that demand to be performed live with the energy of a storm. More than just music, “Oceans” is an immersive experience – an invitation to set sail on a mighty voyage, uniting fans in a shared quest for legend and glory.
The lyrics explore themes of discovery, betrayal, hope, and the unbreakable human spirit. It’s a story of explorers, lost civilizations, and the eternal search for truth buried beneath the waves!
Get ready to navigate turbulent waters and serene depths alike: “Oceans” promises to be Terra Atlantica’s most ambitious release yet – a memorable chapter in the ongoing saga of myth, metal, and maritime mystique.
Terra Atlantica 2026 tour dates (supporting Victorius)
SERPENTS is a band playing modern/post-metalcore with a touch of electronic music, formed in 2023 in Szczecin (PL), consisting of five members. The band is distinguished by its professional approach to music, creating a unique sound in which aggressive guitars harmonize with pulsating electronic elements.
Serpents already published video to the latest single “The Boys of Summer” with video done by Anna Pomierczyk-Wiechnik from rock-it.tv. Vocal in this single was engineered by Wiktor Pieńkosz at Seeker Studio (Netherless, Drakwald), while track was mixed and mastered by Waldemar Jędruszak at Nailbomb Audio (Konstelacje, The Sixpounder, Scylla). The song is also available for listening on the most popular streaming platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal)
Band comments: “We’re thrilled to share our take on Don Henley’s iconic ’80s hit, “The Boys of Summer.” We wanted to inject a fresh surge of energy into this timeless track, so we dove in with lower-tuned guitars to give it a robust new feel. Rest assured, every riff and beat is a heartfelt tribute to the song you love, just with our own modern twist. “
BLUTGOTT release the new single ‘Animal Protector’, taken from the upcoming BLUTGOTT studio album ‘Legions Of Metal’ which will be released on 10.10.2025.
A brute guitar riff crashes onto pounding drums – a storm of pure energy. Plus hellishly crazy lyrics full of demonic madness and a voice that cuts like a buzz saw at full throttle. This song throws rock’n’roll right in your face – dirty, loud and devilishly rousing.
THE BLUTGOTT METAL UNIVERSE – Dark Fantasy Metal. There is no political or socio-critical message.
DEBAUCHERY – Death Metal Voice BLOOD GOD – Hard Rock & Heavy Metal Vocals BALGEROTH – German Lyrics
It’s not a band, it’s a universe. The BLUTGOTT Metal Universe, consisting of Debauchery, Blood God and Balgeroth.
20 Years of Monsters and Metal. Somewhere in between Judas Priest, Slayer, AC/DC, Rammstein and Bolt Thrower. 20 albums with over 40 CDs.
The lyrics are about the own dark fantasy world, the World of Blood Gods. Blood Gods are brutal demonic vampire dragons.
There are miniatures, a tabletop wargame, books and artworks.
Concerts of the various incarnations of the BLUTGOTT Metal Universe have been held throughout Europe, Russia and Asia. The draconic BLUTGOTT monsters were on tour with Doro, Saxon, Dismember, Napalm Death, Destruction and many other legends from the metal scene and played at major festivals such as Wacken, Summer Breeze and Bang Your Head. The albums are regularly in the top 50 of the official German album charts.
The main man behind BLUTGOTT is singer and guitarist, creator of artworks and monsters, author of the World of Blood Gods: Thomas Gurrath. The guy who gave up his job as teacher to become a full time metal artist.
“Legions Of Metal” is coming on 10 October – Three bloody discs of old-school Heavy Metal and Hard Rock.
Recorded by Dennis Ward (Unisonic, Krokus, Helloween).
CD1: A full mix of Blutgott madness, plus some absolute legends joining the ride: Tim “Ripper” Owens – former singer of Judas Priest, and Michelle Darkness – the voice of End of Green.
CD2: Classic Heavy Metal and Hard Rock, like AC/DC getting into a bar brawl with Accept – and everyone wins.
CD3: The version with the Debauchery monster voice. Death metal growls that sound like a demon gargling lava.
Available as a 3CD digipack and the main album as a limited edition picture LP.
TRACK LISTING
CD1(MAIN CD)
DEMONSLAYER (FEATURING TIM “RIPPER” OWENS)
BEASTS OF BALGEROTH (FEATURING TIM “RIPPER” OWENS)
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
