Less than two months after wrapping up their successful tour with In Flames, Arch Enemy is already announcing their next major concert series. The journey begins in October 2025, marking a special occasion: the Swedish band will be promoting their upcoming album Blood Dynasty, which you can pre-order here.
A line-up of the highest caliber
This tour offers everything that discerning metal fans could hope for. Alongside Arch Enemy, who have been trailblazers in Melodic Death Metal for years, three other bands are set to join the stage, each a highlight in their own right:
Amorphis: The Finnish band captivates with an extraordinary mix of progressive and melodic death metal. Their atmospheric compositions have been enthralling fans for decades.
Eluveitie: Pioneers of folk metal, they blend traditional sounds with powerful metal, earning a loyal fan base worldwide.
Gatecreeper: The rising death metal newcomers from the USA bring high-energy performances and a fresh sound that perfectly complements the line-up.
Tour kicks off in Germany
The tour begins on October 10, 2025, at the Schleyerhalle in Stuttgart, followed by stops across Europe. Tickets can be pre-ordered via the bands oficial website.
With their new single “Stahl auf Stahl”, SUBWAY TO SALLY combine their signature sound with the driving power metal of WARKINGS, forging a true masterpiece together. The track seamlessly blends SUBWAY TO SALLY’s heavy riffs with a captivating chorus and vocals that reach new heights, offering a taste of their upcoming studio album, Post Mortem, set to release on December 20, 2024 via Napalm Records.
“Stahl auf Stahl” is an anthem of resistance and strength. With lines like “Hämmern wir, so laut wie es nur geht, die Welt soll von uns hören” (“We hammer as loud as we can, so the world will hear us”), the song ignites a fire of courage that pushes the limits of what’s possible. It’s not only a hymn of bravery but also one of rebirth—like a phoenix rising from the ashes, escaping the darkness, and heralding a new day for us all.
This impressive collaboration between SUBWAY TO SALLY and WARKINGS is reflected in the dual vocals, emphasizing themes of invincibility and an unbreakable sense of unity. But this won’t be the last time the bands join forces—both acts will take the stage together this December on the Eisheilige Nacht-tour.
SUBWAY TO SALLY about the new single: “WARKINGS are our co-headliner for this year’s Eisheilige Nacht! Their intense touring activities caught our attention some time ago, and we’re confident they will ignite a true metal firestorm and make the Eisheilige Nacht an unforgettable experience with their show. This collaboration quickly led to the idea of a joint song, which we wrote and, of course, performed together. ‘Stahl auf Stahl’ is a powerful medieval metal banger and an exciting experiment for both WARKINGS and SUBWAY TO SALLY – one that can truly be called a success!”
WARKINGS add: “Joining the legendary Eisheilige Nacht-tour with Subway to Sally is like marching into battle with the mightiest warriors by our side! And to make it even more epic, we forged ‘Stahl auf Stahl’, an anthem of steel and fire that will echo through the halls of Valhalla—and every stage we conquer together. Bring your helmets, folks—this is gonna be wild!“
Not even two years have passed since the release of their previous record Himmelfahrt in 2023, and initially, the band had secretly planned for it to be their last album. With a symbolic title, the genre-defining force from Potsdam, Germany intended to close their over 30-year career with dignity. But things took a different turn. SUBWAY TO SALLY undeniably struck a chord with the times, and the response to Himmelfahrt was overwhelmingly positive from both fans and critics alike. After a tour with many sold-out shows, it became abundantly clear that their 14th album was not the final chapter. The album’s release unleashed an unstoppable sense of lightness and energy that sparked their creativity to such an extent that SUBWAY TO SALLY are now ready with their brand-new masterpiece, Post Mortem, following the fastest creative process in the band’s history.
The new masterpiece begins with the explosive track “Phönix”, which celebrates the creative rebirth of the folk metal institution. On Post Mortem, SUBWAY TO SALLY neither look back nor into the future, but rather deliver a sharp analysis of the present. Songs like “Wunder”, “Nero”, “Lumpensammler”, and “Die Erde bebt” offer the band’s signature soundscape while exploring socially critical themes without moralizing. This serious side is contrasted by captivating tracks that celebrate life and the simple joy of music. The anthemic title track “Post Mortem”, the rousing “Unter dem Banner”, and the poetic ballad “Herz in der Rinde” unleash an uncanny joy of playing. All songs unite the band’s familiar trademarks of great melodies and profound lyrics but never feel redundant. The haunting “Atlas” melancholically draws on Greek mythology, while the folk metallers showcase a heavier yet melodic side on “Stahl auf Stahl”. For this piece, they enlisted their labelmates Warkings as guest performers, whose power metal adds a unique flavor to the track. With English lyrics in the chorus, SUBWAY TO SALLY return to their roots. With “Kummerkind”, the septet tackles mental struggles that many people cannot escape, once again proving their precise grasp of the zeitgeist.
SUBWAY TO SALLY comment: “In this world of contradictions and changes, finding a voice seems difficult. But upon closer inspection, one finds parallels in history and art. What do Putin and Nero, Oppenheimer and Prometheus have in common? What rises from the ashes of Rome? Does history truly repeat itself – once as tragedy, the other time as farce?” SUBWAY TO SALLY skillfully explore this tension between past, future, and present, art and political reality with their music, making it clear with Post Mortem that they are more alive than ever before.
Post Mortem track listing: 1. Introitus 2. Phönix 3. Post mortem 4. Wunder 5. Nero 6. Unter dem Banner 7. Herz in der Rinde 8. Lumpensammler 9. Stahl auf Stahl 10. Atlas 11. Kummerkind 12. Eisheilige Nacht 13. Die Erde bebt
Eisheilige Nacht 2024 w/ WARKINGS, Support: The O´Reillys & The Paddyhats + Harpyie 13.12.24 CH – Pratteln / Z7 14.12.24 DE – Stuttgart / Im Wizemann 20.12.24 DE – Dortmund / PLWM 21.12.24 DE – Giessen / Hessenhallen 22.12.24 DE – Dresden / Alter Schlachthof 26.12.24 DE – Braunschweig / MEG 27.12.24 DE – Würzburg / Posthalle 28.12.24 DE – Bielefeld / Lokschuppen 29.12.24 DE – Bremen / Pier 2 30.12.24 DE – Potsdam / Waschhaus
Post Mortem Tour 2025 Special Guests: Serenity, Blackbriar 25.04.25 DE – Osnabrück / Hyde Park 26.04.25 DE – Köln / Essigfabrik 30.04.25 DE – Leipzig / Anker 01.05.25 DE – Nurnberg / Löwensaal 02.05.25 DE – Heidelberg / Halle02 03.05.25 DE – Hannover / Pavillon 09.05.25 DE – Erfurt / Central Club 10.05.25 DE – Munich / Backstage 16.05.25 DE – Hamburg / Docks 17.05.25 DE – Berlin / Huxleys
Festivals 2024/2025 29. – 30.11.24 DE – Weissenhäuser Strand / Plage Noir 30.01.25 US – Miami / 70 000 Tons of Metal
SUBWAY TO SALLY are: Eric Fish – Vocals, Flutes, Bagpipe Ally Storch – Violin Bodenski – Hurdy Gurdy, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals Simon – Acoustic Guitars, Trumsheit, Vocals Ingo Hampf – Guitar, Lute Simon Michael – Drums, Percussion Sugar Ray – Bass
MIRZAM AOM (full: MIRZAM ANTIDOTUM OV MARAZM) is one of the brightest stars in the constellation of the Great Dog, approximately 493 light years away from the Sun. The band was formed on the initiative of Ikar and Magnetar in 2019 in Białystok (PL). In the first quarter of 2023, the then duo released their debut self-titled EP. In the near future, the constellation was completed by bassist IGTL and drummer Alioth. As 2024 ends, the Białystok quartet attacks with a full-length debut album.
MIRZAM AOM is a limitless dose of interstellar metal.
Music for debut album release was recorded, mixed and mastered between March and September this year at Dobra 12 Studio (Batushka, Dopelord, Zørormr, Krzta). Drums were recorded by Krzysztof Klingbein (Belphegor, Totenmesse) Album cover artwork was done by IGTL, where layout and booklet by Piotr Wszędyrówny from Ever Straight. Debut album titled “… There Is No Emptiness” will be released on November 29, 2024 on digital format and CD by Polish label Via Nocturna (pre-order here).
Today, few days before official release together with Black Metal Promotion we invite you to exclusive pre-listening of MIRZAM ANTIDOTUM OV MARAZM upcoming debut album.
Eclipse Records is thrilled to announce the signing of Shadow of the Talisman to an exclusive worldwide deal. Based in Flint, Michigan (USA), the Alternative Metal band strive to unite all facets of the metal scene through complex musical passages, heart-wrenching lyrics, and a community where every metalhead can find something perfect for themselves. The band are preparing to release their debut studio album As Above, So Below via Eclipse Records on February 21, 2025. The album was produced, recorded and mixed by the band alongside Mark Stewart at Raydon Studio. To kick things into high gear, the band just dropped a new single and lyric video for the single “The Outlaw” which was directed by Kyle Williams.
“To have the honor of our band being signed with Eclipse Records is something special” says guitarist Owen Summerland,“I can speak for all of us guys when I say this opportunity is one we could only ever dream of. We worked hard and put forth all our endeavors to craft an album, and seeing where Eclipse will take us on the rest of that journey is exciting.” Vocalist Mike Smith adds “If you would have told me two years ago when I joined this band that we would have a debut album released, we’d be headlining shows, and we were signing to a record label, I simply wouldn’t believe it. It’s been very exciting and rewarding to watch our band, and us, grow as quickly as it has. Now that we’ve signed to Eclipse Records, the possibilities are going to be endless! I know this is going to be a very fruitful venture and I cannot wait to see where we end up!”
The band’s debut studio album As Above, So Below, is a bold concept album introducing us to The Dark One, who chooses to recruit and resurrect a broken man to transform him into a killing machine soon known as The Outlaw. This tragic devil’s plaything loses his reality like a dollar bill in a hurricane and goes straight to a fiery hell where a deal is made and the remains of his soul, shattered. The album is a gorgeous tornado of genres and mediums swirled into one of the greatest horror stories ever told through funky, break-oriented alternative metal featuring powerful vocals and intricate, raucous instrumentals. Lyrically, the global theme here is “we reap what we sow,” yet musically, the soul of this band is defined by “dynamics,” never linear, always striking and astonishing. Focus tracks include “The Outlaw,” a riff-oriented thrill ride filled with savage syncopation and an epic climax, as well as “What Is Real?,” featuring a heartrending traditional vocal and ultimately satisfying breaks and full-stops. The climax of the album is an experience in itself, constructed of four parts culminating with “So Below,” as hard-driving a metal song as one would find with an ending better than Seven or Us. As Above, So Below is a masterpiece in terms of its content, concept, and musical execution. It is a glorious smorgasbord, made for everyone with a taste for the flavor of rock, brazen and bold, inclusive and eclectic, drawing all of us into the fold. As Above, So Below is scheduled to be released via Eclipse Records on February 21, 2025.
Pre-Save or Pre-Order As Above, So Below at this location.
As Above, So Below track listing 01. Arise 02. What Is Real? 03. Fiery Descent 04. Dead with the Devil 05. The Outlaw 06. Cursed 07. As Above 08. So Below
Shadow of the Talisman’s lineup Mike Smith (Vocals), Zack Harrison (Guitar), Owen Summerland (Guitar), Elijah Kinney (Bass), Kyle Williams (Drums)
Italian talented bassist, composer and producer ALBERTO RIGONI (soloist, BAD As, Vivaldi Metal Project, ex-Twinspirits, etc.) has released the third digital single and video for ‘Angry Again’ now available on all streaming platforms. The track is taken from Alberto’s much-anticipated album “Nemesis Call”, which will be available worldwide on December 13, 2024 via Eclipse Music, in Digipack CD and across all digital platforms. ‘Angry Again’ features Alberto Barsi on guitars and Shion Nakagawa on drums!
Also check out the second single and video ‘Rage of Olympus’: https://youtu.be/X3QIpoos4GI – a dynamic fusion of progressive metal and neoclassical elements, showcasing the virtuosic talents of Thomas Polychuck on guitar. Polychuck, known for his collaborations with musical heavyweights such as Virgil Donati and Derek Sherinian, delivers a breathtaking solo performance. Complementing the guitar is the remarkable drumming of Sajan, a young prodigy from India whose talent was discovered by Rigoni through Instagram.
Alberto Rigoni’s upcoming album “Nemesis Call” is a bold exploration of instrumental metal, progressive and neoclassical genres. With its intricate compositions, still easy-listening, and star-studded guestlist, the album promises to take the listener on an intense sonic journey, blending technical precision with emotional depth. The album is great for fans of Yngwie Malmsteen, Kiko Loureiro (Megadeth), Michael Romeo (Symphony X) and Guthrie Govan (The Aristocrats).
Alberto is an acclaimed Italian bassist and composer who has released 13 solo albums between 2008 and 2024, covering genres from progressive rock to ambient, funk, and experimental music. His collaborations include legends like Jordan Rudess (Dream Theater), Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree), Göran Edman (ex-Yngwie Malmsteen) and many many more.
Guests on “Nemesis Call” are:
Drummers: Mike Terrana (ex Rage, Axell Rudy Pell, etc.) Thomas Lang (Steve Hackett) Mark Zonder (ex Fates Warning, A-Z, Warlord) Sajan (14 years old!) Shion Nakagawa (FRCTS) Victoria Acosta (10 years old!) Wiktoria Bialic
Guitarists: Alexandra Zerner (soloist) Alexandra Lioness (Jenner, Sigma Epsilon) Thomas Polychuck (In Sylva, Virgil Donati, Simon Philipps, Derek Sherinian) Loida Liuzzi (soloist) Keiji by Zero (soloist) Aanika Pai (11 years old, soloist) Samet Kiliç
Composition production, bass and keyboards: Alberto Rigoni
As an independent artist, Alberto is looking for supporters who can help him in reaching the budget for the production (recordings, mix, mastering, etc.) of this new album and started this fundraising campaign that will end on October 15th 2024. 20% of the income will be donated to Lega del Filo d’Oro (https://www.legadelfilodoro.it), Italian association which helps deafblind children.
Formed in Germany in 1969, NEKTAR favored extended compositions and concept albums over the constraints of pop. They were among the leaders of the progressive rock movement of the 1970s as well as the jam-band scene that arose in the late 1990s. Their sound traveled well to the States, where they enjoyed Top 40 success with “A Tab in the Ocean” (1972) and “Remember the Future” (1973). Nearly 20 albums later, the band’s artistic and personal charisma has earned them masses of devoted fans along with their album “The Other Side” (2020) which was Number 1 on Amazon Progressive Music. For over half a century, Nektar has been the guiding star for countless fans, leading them on mesmerizing expeditions through the vast expanses of the cosmos and the depths of the ocean. With their unique fusion of progressive rock and stunning visuals, these trailblazing prog-rock legends have ignited the imaginations of generations.
Nektar’s latest release, Mission To Mars, is the first in a trilogy and the first to feature new drummer, Jay Dittamo, alongside longtime members Ryche Chlanda (guitars, vocals), Kendall Scott (keyboards, synths), Maryann Castello (vocals) and original founding member Derek “Mo” Moore (bass guitar, vocals). Nektar melded those aforementioned traits with the soothing mellowness and adventurous jamming of Camel, the Grateful Dead and Caravan. Nektar’s knack for thought-provoking concepts and entrancing music has rarely wavered and is just as evident on Mission To Mars.
“… Pink Floyd, alongside Hawkwind are typically seen as the top two artists when it comes to fusing prog rock with psychedelia and space rock. While it’s hard to argue against those associations, it’s equally tough to refute that fellow English ensemble Nektar… are close behind them.”– Jordan Blum, Loudwire.com
“The band’s special brand of progressive, psych and blues rock, mixed with their legendary psychedelic-laden visual show during live performances, has been unmatched, even by legendary peers such as Pink Floyd, YES, King Crimson, Emerson Lake & Palmer, and many others who fall into the band’s similar vein.”
“I will start by saying that Mission To Mars has got to be one of the best studio album recordings released by any legacy rockers this year, hands down.”– TONE Scott, Goldmine Magazine
The band has just released a lyric video for the beautiful “I’ll Let You In,” and as Mo and Ryche state:
“This song came to us very quickly and organically. It captures ‘that’ moment when you decide to share with someone your true self. How having the courage to be vulnerable can lead to deeper relationships and bring you closer to your higher power.”
Watch the making of the Mission To Mars vinyl here:
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
