HERTA, the latest addition to the Lifeforce Records roster have released their debut single ‘Eyes of Sorrow’, from the forthcoming album “Crossing The Illusion“, out May 2nd.
Shout out to the these fine people for visualizing ‘Eyes of Sorrow’ as breathtaking as you can see now, without you it wouldn’t have been possible: Manou Karapetsis (Brosky media), EUS DEUX, Emilia Romo, Hugo Prost, Sylvain Lugrin (Altamont Production), John Nikolopoulos and Maurene Linares
The forthcoming album “Crossing The Illusion” was produced and mixed by Fotis Benardo at Devasoundz Studios, mastered by Johann Meyer at Silver Cord Studios.
“Crossing The Illusion” is set to be released May 2nd, stay tuned for preorder to be announced soon.
HERTA will be out on the road in February for some Eastern European dates with Oathswan, Hiraeth and This Burning Day.
HERTA is a progressive groove metal band, formed in 2022, located in Athens, Greece. Heavily inspired by the great bands of the genre and influenced by the atmosphere of fantasy novels, they departed on a journey to articulate their ideas in the best possible way and explore new sounds and riffs. “Crossing the Illusion” is their first album and Lifeforce Records debut, created after three years of hard work, dedication and sacrifices. The main theme is an esoteric and agnostic voyage with the purpose of exploring ones’ self. Heavy riffs, epic choruses, sick grooves, mind-bending poly-rhythms and bottomless atmospheres, in combination with dark poetic lyrics and aggressive vocals, define the album’s identity.
The singer-guitarist Valtteri Saharinen tells about the track:
“MY TRUE NEMESIS is a song about battling your own inner enemy. The narrator’s opponent isn’t some external force, but rather this internal power that takes control of their mind and life. Feelings of anger, resentment, shame, and despair are constantly churning inside throughout life, and you’re forced to deal with them if you want to move forward. The chorus, “true nemesis,” is a metaphor for this internal force, an enemy you have to face over and over again, one you can never escape.
The song has this heavy, fatalistic vibe, where the enemy is seen as inevitable, just a natural part of life. The narrator’s lyrics dig deep into the conflict between self-hatred and the struggle to accept oneself. In the final chorus, the voices in their head scream, “No way out!” – summing up the feeling that this inner enemy is tied to their fate. It’s something they can’t outrun, only learn to live with.
Musically, the track is raw and intense, perfectly mirroring the darkness in the lyrics. It drags the listener deep into the pain of the mind but also opens a door to self-reflection and acceptance. My True Nemesis is a powerful take on the inner battle and how it’s an inseparable part of being human.“
Justice Theory started as a thrash metal band in 2012. After that they have moved towards more melodic approach without forgetting their thrash metal past. Justice Theory has released around dozen singles and EPs.
“Album ONE Alive!” marks the 40th anniversary of the release of W.A.S.P.’s first album. To celebrate this classic metal album, W.A.S.P. will, for the first time in 40 years, play the entire album from top to bottom, start to finish at headline shows across Europe. In addition, W.A.S.P. will be appearing at a number of European festivals, performing their greatest hits.
“2025 W.A.S.P. will bring the much anticipated “Album One Alive” Tour to Europe and the U.K. This is the tour that showcases the album that started the long, long, undying bond between the Band and all the fans in all the countries where our international success first began 40 years ago. This tour showcases for the first time, that landmark First Album, Played in its Entirety, From Top to Bottom, most likely never to be repeated ever again. So be there and see these Winged Assassins, and witness this once in a lifetime event.” – Blackie Lawless
BraveWords, Sleaze Roxx, Metal Insider and The Metal Voice all picked the Album ONE Alive tour as one of the best tours in 2024. W.A.S.P. are bringing the Album ONE Alive tour to South America, Europe and the UK in 2025. Dates and tickets are available at WASPnation.com/tour
TICKETS: General on-sale: Friday, Jan. 31st at 10am local time at WASPnation.com.
Formed in 1982, W.A.S.P. is set to bring this universally acclaimed “classic” album to life. Lead vocalist Blackie Lawless says, “It was an angry record made by an angry band. It was a record that not only reflected the attitude of the band members who made it, but also a record that reflected its time.” This record became a central piece of the 80s metal scene and remains one of the best metal debut albums of all time.
Along with bassist Mike Duda and lead guitarist Doug Blair, whose tenures in the band are 29 and 26 years respectively, W.A.S.P. is joined by long-time drummer extraordinaire Aquiles Priester.
Lawless and company will deliver the ultimate incredible spectacle, bringing W.A.S.P.’s most colorful history to life by performing this revered album in its entirety… ONE more time… ONE last time… Album ONE Alive!
W.A.S.P. will be again offering fans VIP tickets at select shows that give fans a chance to meet Blackie Lawless, get a personal photo with Blackie, autographs and take part in a very personal Q&A with Blackie. VIP tickets can be purchased at https://waspnation.myshopify.com
W.A.S.P. Bonus Tracks and B-sides is set for release on February 13th on digital services. The 7 Savage boxset and is available now at https://waspmadfish.lnk.to/7_Savage_CD
Headline Shows Performing Album ONE Alive
06/07 Berlin, GERMANY – Astra 06/10 Vaureal, FRANCE – Le Forum – SOLD OUT 06/11 Eindhoven, NETHERLANDS – Effenaar 06/12 Luxembourg, LUXEMBOURG – Rockhal 06/13 Wiesbaden, GERMANY – Schlachthof 07/11 Belgrade, SERBIA – Hangar Luka Beograd 07/16 Milan, ITALY – Live Club 07/20 Norwich, ENGLAND – UEA 07/22 Dublin, IRELAND – National Stadium 07/23 Belfast, N. IRELAND – Telegraph Building 07/25 Glasgow, SCOTLAND – Academy 07/27 Nottingham, ENGLAND – Rock City 07/29 Riddes, SWITZERLAND – Salle de l’Abeille – SOLD OUT 07/30 Zurich, SWITZERLAND – Komplex 08/03 Munich, GERMANY – Backstage 08/04 Stuttgart, GERMANY – Longhorn 9/26 Newcastle, ENGLAND – Newcastle O2 City Hall * 9/27 Manchester, ENGLAND – O2 Victoria Warehouse * 9/28 London, ENGLAND – Hammersmith * 10/01 Hamburg, GERMANY – Docks 10/03 Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC – Lucerna 10/06 Copenhagen, DENMARK – Amager Bio 10/07 Oslo, NORWAY – Rockefeller 10/08 Lund, SWEDEN – Mejeriet 10/10 Gothenburg, SWEDEN – Filmstudion 10/11 Örebro, SWEDEN – Conventum Kongress 10/12 Stockholm, SWEDEN – Fållan 10/14 Falun, SWEDEN – Heymakers 10/15 Östersund, SWEDEN – Folkets Hus 10/17 Oulu, FINLAND – Tullisali 10/18 Helsinki, FINLAND – House Of Culture 10/19 Tampere, FINLAND – Tavara-asema 10/21 Tallinn, ESTONIA – Helitehas 10/25 Zilina, SLOVAKIA – Event House *Support Act – Armored Saint
Festival Shows Performing Greatest Hits
06/06 Mystic Festival – POLAND 06/08 Rock Hard Festival – GERMANY 06/14 Into The Grave – NETHERLANDS 07/10 Area 53 Festival – AUSTRIA 07/12 Midalidare Open Air – BULGARIA 07/14 Rockwave Festival – GREECE 07/18 Sun And Thunder Festival – SPAIN 07/26 Steelhouse Festival – WALES 08/01 Skogsröjet Festival – SWEDEN 08/02 Wacken Open Air – GERMANY – SOLD OUT 08/06 Leyendas del Rock Festival- SPAIN 08/08 Alcatraz Festival – BELGIUM
About W.A.S.P.
Few Bands in the history of Rock N’ Roll have ever incited the love, the hate, the raw emotional effect this Band has had on the world. From the very beginning, in the small venues of Los Angeles California, and later to the numerous countries worldwide that banned these Winged Assassins from performing live, the Band’s unique style of Shock and Rock caused Religious organizations, Local City Councils, Parliaments, and the Washington D.C. Senate to hold hearings in an effort to bar this group from selling records and trashing stages everywhere they played.
The band’s founding member, frontman Blackie Lawless, has led the group as its lead vocalist and primary songwriter since its beginning. His unique brand of visual, social and political comment took the group to worldwide heights and sold millions of records alongside a legacy of sold out shows across the globe for 4 decades.
Extreme metal giants BEHEMOTH have revealed the title, cover art and release date of their upcoming new opus, The Shit Ov God, which is due to be released on May 9th via Nuclear Blast Records. Alongside the title track, which is streaming now, an opulent music video will premiere at 4 PM CET today. Scroll down for the link.
BEHEMOTH have always been known for not shying away from controversy, and they most certainly remain true to this approach with their 13th full-length. Here’s a band that, 34 years in, is releasing its most inflammatory and extreme record to date. Eight songs that go into the fathoms of humanity, divinity and what defiance means in an age where individuality is prized but everyone is clinging to their saviors. Musically, politically, or otherwise. The title of the album is in line with those sensibilities. Intentionally polarizing, founder and frontman Nergal, says of the title “We chose this provocative title deliberately, rejecting subtlety in favor of a direct and polarizing statement. It’s a defiant plunge into the depths, daring to seek the absolute even in the gutter.”
But make no mistake, despite its apparent insubtlety, the album title gets a touch of genius when seen in combination with the strikingly clever artwork, which depicts an upside-down version of the most common Christogram, “IHS”.
NERGAL commented: “I’ve reached a point in Behemoth’s journey and my own creativity where words and statements mean less and less. The true essence of who we are and what we stand for lies in our music, our art, our visuals, our sounds, our performances, and the ways we connect with you. I deeply believe Behemoth represents transcendent, timeless art. The number thirteen—so magical and significant. If this were to be our final album, I could say I die a proud man. Without a shadow of a doubt, this is the most refined, purest representation of Behemoth. No filler, no excess—just the very best we have to offer, handed to you. Hail Satan“
BEHEMOTH meticulously chose the audiovisual artists involved on the album. Production on the album was helmed by the inimitable Jens Bogren of Fascination Street Studios (Emperor, Enslaved, Kreator, Rotting Christ et al.). Working closely with the band, Bogren’s deft hand underscored the band’s natural sound while sacrificing none of the mayhem and ferocity which permeates the band’s essence. As is always the case with Behemoth, the visuals were as carefully constructed as the sound. The band tapped long-time collaborator and partner in crime Bartek Rogalewicz (BLACK.LODGE.IS.NOW) as well as Dark Sigil Workshop to make the beautifully ominous and unique cover-art.
Don’t forget to catch BEHEMOTH live on their Unholy Trinity headline tour with Satyricon and Rotting Christ. All dates and ticket info at the bottom.
WATCH THE VIDEO FOR ‘THE SHIT OV GOD’ (premieres at 4 PM CET on January 29th):
THE SHIT OV GOD – TRACKLIST 01 The Shadow Elite 02 Sowing Salt 03 The Shit Ov God 04 Lvciferaeon 05 To Drown The Svn In Wine 06 Nomen Barbarvm 07 O Venvs, Come! 08 Avgvr (The Dread Vvltvre)
LIVE DATES: THE UNHOLY TRINITY TOUR 2025 + SATYRICON + ROTTING CHRIST 04-April – AT – Vienna, Gasometer 05-April – DE – Munich, Zenith 06-April – DE – Berlin, Columbiahalle 08-April – CH – Zurich, Halle 622 11-April – FR – Paris, Olympia – LOW TICKETS 12-April – UK – London, O2 Brixton Academy 13-April – NL – Tilburg, 013 Poppodium – LOW TICKETS 15-April – DE – Cologne, E-Werk 16-April – DE – Wiesbaden, Schlachthof 18-April – SE – Stockholm, B-K 20-April – NO – Oslo, Inferno Metal Festival *Behemoth only* 22-April – FI – Helsinki, Ice Hall 23-April – LV – Riga, Palladium 25-April – PL – Wrocław, Orbita Hall – LOW TICKETS 26-April – DE – Lichtenfels, Ragnaroek Festival *Behemoth only* 27-April – CZ – Prague, O2 Universum
Today, extreme metal trailblazers and passionate horror aficionados ABORTED have unleashed a new stand-alone single called ‘The Pain, Will Be Exquisite‘ upon the world. The song is an unreleased bonus track from the recording sessions of ABORTED‘s acclaimed most recent album, Vault Of Horrors (2024), and it’s easily on par with its evil siblings that made the cut and ended up on the full-length. Fusing a variety of extreme metal subgenres, ‘The Pain, Will Be Exquisite‘ is a unrelenting attack on the senses and will beat you into submission in typical ABORTED fashion with its ferocious groove and unexpected tempo changes.
Alongside the single, an eerie visualizer has been released, which you can watch here:
Catch ABORTED live on their extensive European headline tour SLASHING EUROPE in April and May 2025 with guests Crypta, The Zenith Passage & Organectomy. Scroll down for all confirmed dates!
ABORTED front man Sven de Caluwé commented: “Maniax! It is with great horror that we present to you ‘The Pain, Will Be Exquisite’! Something we recorded during the “Vault of Horror” sessions and kept aside as a surprise. We hope you enjoy blasting it as much as we did. See you all on the road very soon!“
SLASHING EUROPE TOUR 2025 ABORTED with Crypta, The Zenith Passage & Organectomy 24.04.2025 NL Tilburg – O13 25.04.2025 NL Haarlem – Patronaat 26.04.2025 BE Gent – Wintercircus 27.04.2025 FR Paris – La Machine du Moulin Rouge 29.04.2025 FR Toulouse – Le Rex 01.05.2025 SP Bilbao – Sala Santana 27 02.05.2025 PT Lisbon – LAV 03.05.2025 SP Madrid – Chango Club 04.05.2025 SP Barcelona – Salamandra 06.05.2025 FR Lyon – Transbordeur Club 07.05.2025 FR Audincourt – Le Moloco 08.05.2025 CH Aarau – Kiff 09.05.2025 DE München – Feierwerk 10.05.2025 AT Vienna – Szene 11.05.2025 CZ Ostrava – Barrak 12.05.2025 SK Bratislava – Randal 13.05.2025 PL Warsaw – Proxima 14.05.2025 PL Krakow – Hype Park 15.05.2025 DE Berlin – Lido 16.05.2025 DK Copenhagen – Pumpehuset 17.05.2025 DE Hamburg – Logo 18.05.2025 DE Essen – Turock 20.05.2025 UK London – The Garage 21.05.2025 UK Southampton – Engine Rooms 22.05.2025 UK Birmingham – O2 Academy 2 23.05.2025 IR Dublin – Academy 24.05.2025 UK Glasgow – Slay 25.05.2025 UK Liverpool – O2 Academy 2
Finnish hard rock band Rylos has released their fourth single, Broken Promises, from their upcoming album Signs of Life.
Broken Promises is a heavy rock song that conveys the message that, in life, we just have to keep believing in ourselves and try again, no matter the situation.
Rylos’ fifth album, Signs of Life, will be released on February 28, 2025.
Rylos has been playing energetic rock music since 2013, releasing 4 albums, dozen of singles, and a video game. The band has toured clubs and festivals and is ready to hit hard.
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! Click image to watch the video
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