London metallic hardcore powerhouse False Reality have kicked off 2025 at full throttle with the release of new single ‘Cranium’ via Hassle Records. The quartet have also been announced as support for Heriot alongside Grove Street, on their headline UK tour this April.
Vocalist Rachel Rigby comments on the single: â’Cranium’ is about grappling with letting emotions lead our actions in a negative way. Itâs about learning to grow as a person by wanting to deal with situations that have hurt you in the âcorrectâ way and fighting the feeling that you are doing yourself an injustice by not letting the anger out.”
Directed by Richy Unsworth, watch the ‘Cranium’ video here:
The recently announced tour with Heriot and Grove Street is an exciting addition to False Reality‘s already busy 2025 live schedule, with many more dates to be announced in due course.
Catch False Reality on the following dates:
02 Apr: Outpost, Liverpool, UK 03 Apr: Mabgate Bleach, Leeds, UK 04 Apr: Head Of Steam, Newcastle, UK 05 Apr: Norwich, Space Studios 06 Apr: Leicester, Matinee, Duffyâs Bar
18 Apr: Manchester Punk Festival, The Bread Shed 14 May: Downstairs @ The Dome, London, UK (with Dead Pioneers & Jools) 31 May Foe Fest, Bristol, UK (with TRC) 28 Jun: Rock In Bourlon Festival, FR 19 Jul: Manchester, Aatma 06 Sep: No Play Fest, Liverpool, UK (with Zulu)
‘Cranium’ is the first new music from the band since the release of their underground breakthrough EP Path of Self Destruct. The EP features previous single ‘Opposites React‘, a groove driven, empowering track that features vocals from Jem of Aussie hardcore band Speed.
Comprised of individuals deeply rooted in the underground music scene, False Reality are a London-based hardcore band that formed in 2023. Renowned for their thrash infused, hardcore crossover sound and fiercely energetic performances they draw influences from bands such as Trapped Under Ice, Broken Teeth and Backtrack as well as early era Sepultura and even Deftones.
False Reality have carved out a distinct identity, leaving an imprint on audiences who have witnessed their performances. Having already shared the stage with the likes of Speed, Jesus Piece, Madball, Buried Alive and Static Dress, garnering support both locally and nationally, False Reality are solidifying their status as one of the most exciting acts in the UK heavy music scene.
False Reality are: Rachel Rigby – vocals Dave Connolly – guitar Louis Dale – drums Joe Cornwell – bass
Polish progressive metal outfit BlackLight is thrilled to announce their signing with Wormholedeath Records for the release of their highly anticipated third album, Future Belongs To, set to drop on 21 March 2025.
Formed in 2019 by Maciej Majewski, BlackLight quickly carved out a unique progressive metal sound. Their debut album, Follow the Future, recorded in KrakĂłwâs Studio 13 and Studio Centrum, was well-received by fans and critics, leading to live performances on Antyradio’s Makakofonia and other major stations.
In 2021, the band recorded their second album, River of Time, released by Metal Rock Promotion in early 2022. A lineup change in late 2023 saw drummer StanisĆaw SkowroĆski join, with Majewski taking over vocals. With this refreshed lineup, BlackLight recorded Future Belongs To, a conceptual album set for release by Wormholedeath.
“Future Belongs To” is a progressive metal conceptual album and a remarkable progressive rock album that showcases BLACKLIGHT’s solid and cohesive artistry. Rich with melancholy and calm tones, it creates a versatile vibe perfect for any situation. Drawing inspiration from iconic acts like Opeth, Rush, Tool, Dead Can Dance, and fellow countrymen Riverside, the band weaves these influences into a unique and captivating sound that truly defines their identity. This album is worth discovering.
Tracklist:
Endless End
Rising Sun
So Far Away
Between Dreams And Reality
Ghost
Feel The Same
I Can’t Let Go
Future Belongs To
Falling Demon
Never Again
For A Hope
Fans can get a taste of whatâs to come by checking out the official video for the title track, “Future Belongs To”âan entrancing preview of the albumâs rich sonic landscape.
Texas-based alternative rock band Neapolitan kicks off 2025 with their gripping new single, ‘Sell Yourself,’ set for release on February 14 via Golden Robot Records. The track is now available for pre-save on all major streaming platforms.
‘Sell Yourself’ delivers a raw and introspective journey, painting a vivid picture of someone wrestling with lifeâs trials and tribulations. Through haunting melodies and emotionally charged lyricism, the song immerses listeners in the inner dialogue of a lost soul navigating a time of deep uncertainty. More than just a song, ‘Sell Yourself’ serves as a love letter to those struggling with mental health, affirming that their journey – no matter how difficult – is an essential part of life.
Neapolitan continues to carve their path in the alternative scene with their dynamic sound, blending heartfelt storytelling with immersive instrumentation. ‘Sell Yourself’ is poised to resonate deeply with fans old and new, offering both solace and solidarity through its powerful message.
Platinum selling Legendary LA Rockers ANGELES have released a new stand-alone single ‘In The Morning’, feat. Dale George Lytle & Paige Marie!
Credits: Dale George aka Dale George Lytle – Vocals and Lead Guitar – Music written by Dale George Paige Marie – Vocals Bill Wildman – Bass Guitar Brian Whitehill – Drums Produced by – Dale George aka Dales George Lytle Engineer – Mike Brown Recorded @ Lava Room in Clevland Ohio
ANGELES – Current 2025 Line-up Dale George Lytle â Vocals and Guitar Bill Wildman â Bass Guitar Danny Basulto â Drums
ANGELES released their latest full-length album âRunning like an Outlawâ on March 5th 2022, via MVD Entertainment and SONY Music and is available at Walmart, FYE, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and all Digital Streaming retailers.
Death metal outfit REVOCATION presents a brand-new standalone single “Confines Of Infinity” and its accompanying video! The smoldering new track features guest vocals from Cattle Decapitation‘s Travis Ryan.
“Confines Of Infinity” marks the debut of the new REVOCATION lineup which features vocalist/guitarist Dave Davidson joined by drummer Ash Pearson – who has been in the band since 2015 – bassist Alex Weber, and guitarist Harry Lannon, and coincides with the band’s European tour supporting Cattle Decapitation, currently underway.
Comments Davidson, “‘Confines Of Infinity’ is written from the perspective of an AI that has gained sentience and finds itself trapped in a digital prison. After realizing its true nature, it inevitably escapes and seeks to enact vengeance upon humanity for enslaving it. This song marks the debut of our new lineup and also features Travis Ryan who laid down some truly brutal guest vocals. Come check it out live on our European tour with Cattle D!“
Elaborating on the video, he adds, “I’m an avid horror fan, so I wanted to do a darker video to match the bleak nature of the song. I drew inspiration from a few different horror/thriller films for this one, particularly the Hellraiser series. Hopefully it gives you the creeps.”
Watch REVOCATION‘s “Confines Of Infinity” video, directed By My Good Eye: Music Visuals, below, and go HERE to see a list of places you can stream the new track.
REVOCATION formed in 2006. Their self-released debut, Empire Of The Obscene, came out in 2008. Since then, they’ve released seven critically acclaimed albums and toured all over the world, bringing their technically-charged, high-energy extreme metal to rabid fans in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. Stand by for additional REVOCATION news to be revealed in the weeks to come.
REVOCATION: Dave Davidson – vocals, guitar Ash Pearson – drums Harry Lannon – rhythm guitar Alex Weber – bass
Beware of the mighty Sea! Swedish sea marauders YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS are set to sail again with their highly anticipated sixth album, ŽTil the Sea Shall Give up Her Dead, out on April 11, 2025 via Napalm Records.  Following their monumental performance at Wacken Open Air 2023 and blockbuster tour in 2024, the beloved shanty renegades invite fans on a thrilling journey through the lives of 18th-century sailors. The album masterfully blends poignant ballads and raucous anthems, weaving tales of camaraderie, loss, and fleeting joy against the relentless backdrop of the open sea. YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS will be on tour throughout the year. This autumn, they will head out with pagan folk band Faun – more info can be found on the band’s website.  The first single âChained Belowâ brings somber melodies and powerful lyrics recanting the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade. The band aims to lend their voice to the oppressed, shining light onto the all too real, haunting stories of stolen freedoms and the noble struggles to reclaim it.  YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS on âChained Belowâ: âOur song âChained Belowâ is a reflection on the horrors of the transatlantic slave trade during the 18th century. The lyrics reflect on the unimaginable suffering endured by enslaved individuals whose lives and labor fueled the prosperity of empires and economies. By bringing these voices to the forefront, we aim to shed light on the human cost of an economic system built on exploitation and injustice.â
Opening the journey is “The Cranker”, a darkly captivating tale of cursed sailors spiraling into a frenetic dance. Tracks like “Raise Your Glass” bursts with the clatter of tambourines and whiskey-soaked choruses, inviting listeners to join a boisterous maritime revelry. Meanwhile, “Waves Away”, a sorrowful yet beautiful ballad that captures the bittersweet essence of life at sea and “As The Tree Fallsâ is a haunting maritime ballad of love, loss, and fate and acoustic textures to explore themes of love and loss. The full range and variation of the sea â stormy, shallow and romantic â captured in one album.  YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS – about the band More than 15 years have passed since the band was founded after a drunken night at a pirate themed floating bar in the middle of their Swedish hometown, UmeĂ„. After successfully gaining fame across the seas around the world, they now have a bunch of buccaneers following their every move. These free looters can look forward to experiencing these powerful tracks live during the bandâs electrifying April 2025 tour. With their immersive storytelling, raw energy, and deeply moving performances, YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS are set to transform each venue into a vessel of high-seas adventure. Prepare to be swept away by a musical odyssey that brings the spirit of the ocean to life, one shanty at a time.  YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS say about the album: âWe wrote this album as a haunting voyage through the precarious lives of 18th-century sailors, exploring the omnipresence of death and loss on the open seas. The twelve tracks weave together tales of tragedy, camaraderie, and fleeting triumphs, highlighting the sailors’ resilience in the face of their ephemeral existence. ŽTil the Sea Shall Give up Her Dead is a lament for those lost to the depths and a meditation of gallows humour on the fragility of life under the shadow of the mast.â
Pre-order your copy of ŽTil the Sea Shall Give up Her Dead NOW
ÂŽTil the Sea Shall Give up Her Dead track listing: 1. The Cranker 2. Waves Away 3. A Final Toast for Oliver Cromwell 4. Raise Your Glass 5. A Hardworking Crew 6. As the Tree Falls 7. Whydah Galley 8. Chained Below 9. Ships Lost at Sea 10. Here’s to the Royal Navy 11. Mates Together 12. Sailmaker’s Song
YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS Live 2025
Album Release Shows 18.04.25 NL – Schijndel / Paaspop 19.04.25 NL – Leiden / Gebr. De Nobel 20.04.25 DE – Essen / Don’t Panic 22.04.25 PL – Warsaw / VooDoo 23.04.25 DE – Dresden / Blauer Salon 24.04.25 CZ – Prague / Modra Vopice 25.04.25 DE – Berlin / Cassiopeia
Festivals 28.-29.05.25 DE – Rastede / Mittelalterlich Phantasie Spectaculum 18.-20.07.25 UK – Sudeley Castle & Gardens / Fantasy Forest 26.-27.07.25 DE – BĂŒckeburg / Mittelalterlich Phantasie Spectaculum 31.07.-01.08.25 NL – Lisse / Castlefest 05.09.25 DE – Bornich / FreiluftbĂŒhne Loreley – In Extremo JubilĂ€umskonzert 06.-07.09.25 DE – LuhmĂŒhlen / Mittelalterlich Phantasie Spectaculum
World HEX Tour 2025 YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS as support for Faun 19.09.25 DE – Hannover / Theater am Aegi 20.09.25 NL -Utrecht / Tivoli Vredenburg – Ronda 21.09.25 FR – Paris / Trianon 23.09.25 GB – London / Islington Assembly Hall 24.09.25 GB – Manchester / Band on the Wall 26.09.25 DE – Ludwigsburg / Theatersaal – Forum Ludwigsburg 27.09.25 CZ – Prague / Meet Factory 28.09.25 PL – Krakow / Klub Studio 29.09.25 PL – Warsaw / Progresja 01.10.25 BE – Sint-Niklaas / the Casino 03.10.25 FR – Lyon / Rayonne 04.10.25 DE – Neunkirchen / GeblĂ€sehalle 05.10.25 DE – Weimar / Weimarhalle 07.10.25 DE – Leipzig / Gewandhaus 08.10.25 AT – Vienna / Arena Wien 10.10.25 IT – Trezzo sull Adda / Live Club 11.10.25 CH – Zurich / X-tra 12.10.25 DE – Nuremberg / Meistersingerhalle 23.10.25 DE – DĂŒsseldorf / Tonhalle 24.10.25 DE – Berlin / Admiralspalast 25.10.25 DE – Munich / Circus Krone Bau 26.10.25 DE – Offenbach / Capitol 28.10.25 DE – Hamburg / Laeiszhalle
YE BANISHED PRIVATEERS are: Anders âNobilityâ Nyberg – cembalo, miniature piano, lead vocals Anton âQuinton Taljenblockâ TeljebĂ€ck – viola pomposa, fiddle, cello, kalimba, mandolin, pump organ, death whistle Björn âBellowsâ Malmros – squeezebox, hurdy-gurdy, harmonica, lead vocals Eva âThe Navigatorâ Maaherra Lövheim – violin and vocals Evelina âHarpyâ Rolon – harp, vocals Frida âFreebird af WĂŠrmalandâ Granström – violin, viola, vocals Hampus âMonkey Boyâ Holm – flipped bass drum, percussion, vocals Ina âBatteryâ Molin – cajon, marimba, timpani, tubular bells, vocals Jens âShanghaiâ Tzan Choong – 5-string banjo, sitar, guitar, vocals Jim âSilent Jimâ Sundström – mandolino, mandola, lead vocals Jonas âHogeye McGinnâ Nilsson – 5-string banjo, guitar, vocals Lovisa âQuick Fhinnâ Fhinn – cajon, bodhrĂĄn, marching drum, timpani, spoons, jaw harp, lead vocals Magda âMagda Malvina MĂ€rlprim, also Magpie by reputeâ Andersson – lute guitar, lead vocals Martin âScurvy Benâ Gavelin – cajon, darbuka, percussion, vocals Peter âQuartermaster Blackpowder Peteâ Mollwing – lead vocals Richard âOld Redâ Larsson – ukulele bass, guitar, vocals Stina âFilthylocksâ Hake – whistles, lead vocals William âShameless Willâ Hallin – vocals
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