Progressive metal powerhouse Teramaze have revisited one of their most beloved tracks, “Weight of Humanity,”delivering a brand-new recording featuring the band’s current lineup.
The decision to re-record the song came from a simple place: the band still absolutely love playing it live.
Rather than radically reinventing the track, Teramaze have taken the original song and brought it into the present day. The arrangement remains faithful to the version fans know, but the performance reflects the energy, chemistry and musical identity of the band’s current lineup.
“We absolutely love playing this song live, so we thought it would be fun to give it a fresh recording and a slightly new spin. We’ve kept the song essentially the same, but played it the way we perform it today.”
The result is a fresh take on a Teramaze favourite — familiar enough to retain everything that made the original special, while capturing how the band sounds and performs in 2026.
“Weight of Humanity” features: Dean Wells — Guitars / Backing Vocals Nathan Peachey — Vocals Andrew Cameron — Bass Guitar Nick Ross — Drums Luke Rosten — Keyboards
For longtime fans, the new recording offers a chance to hear a classic Teramaze track through the lens of the band as it stands today. For newer listeners, it serves as a powerful introduction to the chemistry and dynamic of the current lineup.
Riding the wave of their critically acclaimed, JUNO Award-nominated self-titled album, Canadian rock powerhouse The Damn Truth are turning up the heat ahead of the worldwide release of The Damn Truth (Deluxe Edition) on 11 September 2026 with the release of their explosive new single “Killer Whale” on Tuesday, 25 August 2026, complete with a brand-new music video.
“Killer Whale” is available on all streaming platforms HERE. The official music video is available to stream on YouTube HERE.
The Damn Truth (Deluxe Edition) is available to pre-order HERE.
Exploding from the band’s acclaimed self-titled album, “Killer Whale” is a live-wire fan favourite that has become a highlight of The Damn Truth’s electrifying shows. Produced by Bob Rock (Metallica, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith), this adrenaline-fuelled rock anthem surges with power, hope, and celebration.
Says the band –
“In true rock n roll fashion Killer Whale started with a banging guitar riff. Screaming through the vintage amp we knew we had something special with this song. Bob heard it too when we recorded it in Vancouver at The Warehouse Studios. The song itself is not about heartbreak. It’s about what gets left behind after all the noise has gone.
“Night after night, all over the world, “Killer Whale” gets the rock ’n’ roll party started early in the set, lighting the fire that burns through the full 90 minutes of pure rock ’n’ roll that is The Damn Truth.”
The release of “Killer Whale” offers fans excitement and celebration as one of the standout tracks from the Deluxe Edition album. The new single also coincides with The Damn Truth’s UK tour which kicks off with a free acoustic session at The Gibson Garage in London from2 –2:30pm on Thursday August 27th.
The Gibson Garage acoustic session is open to the public. Entry is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Fans are advised to show up early on the day, to ensure admission to the rare and intimate acoustic performance. Address: 61–62 Eastcastle Street, London, W1W 8NQ.
With another action-packed year ahead, The Damn Truth are set to keep the momentum roaring with tour dates across the UK, Europe, and Canada, including high-profile special guest appearances on Europe’s The Final Countdown – 40th Anniversary Tour, along with major festival appearances and electrifying headline shows.
27 Aug – The Gibson Garage, London, UK (free acoustic session) 28 Aug – The Live Rooms, Chester, UK 29 Aug – Stonedead Festival, Newark, UK 30 Aug – Nightrain, Bradford, UK
SEPTEMBER 2026
01 Sep – The Globe, Cardiff, UK 02 Sep – Cavern, Exeter, UK 03 Sep – The Craufurd Arms, Milton Keynes, UK 04 Sep – Bear Cave, Bournemouth, UK 06 Sep – The Waterloo Music Bar, Blackpool, UK
EUROPE’S THE FINAL COUNTDOWN – 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR FEATURING SPECIAL GUESTS: THE DAMN TRUTH
30 September – Glasgow, SEC Armadillo, UK 2 October – Wolverhampton, Civic Hall, UK 3 October – London, Eventim Apollo, UK 5 October – Arnhem, Musis Sacrum, Netherlands 6 October – Paris, L’Olympia, France 8 October – Barcelona, Poble Espanyol, Spain 9 October – Bilbao, Arena Miribilla, Spain 10 October – Madrid, La Cubierta, Spain 12 October – Lausanne, Salle Métropole, Switzerland 13 October – Zurich, Volkshaus, Switzerland 14 October – Milan, Alcatraz, Italy 16 October – Stuttgart, Liederhalle, Germany 17 October – Vienna, Gasometer, Austria 19 October – Berlin, Admiralspalast, Germany 20 October – Warsaw, COS Torwar, Poland 22 October – Frederiksberg, Falconer Salen, Denmark 23 October – Gothenburg, Sweden 24 October – Stockholm, Sweden 26 October – Oslo, Sentrum Scene, Norway
Legendary hardcore and metalcore force WALLS OF JERICHO are back with their long-awaited new album System Error: Humanity dropping November 13, 2026 via Napalm Records. Following the triumphant release of their first single “The Ascent” praised by fans and critics for its “fierce breakdowns and demolishing riffs” (Metal Injection), today, WOJ unleashes its exceedingly ferocious follow up “Agency”.
Like a bullet from a gun, “Agency” takes off at 100 miles an hour in explosive thrash excellence, before turning around and dropping you on your head with a tectonic breakdown. Iconic frontwoman Candace Buckingham gives a moving sermon of self-actualization, galvanizing listeners to fight for their inalienable, human rights.
Frontwoman Candace Buckingham on “Agency”: “Agency is a song about freedom. The kind that lives within you, the kind no one can take away, and the kind you have to fight for every single day.”
Clobbering listeners out of the gate with “True Til’ Death”, the band affirms the triumph of their comeback with rabid aggression: iconic frontwoman Candace Buckingham immediately commands listeners with her gargantuan growls. The discordant violence of tracks like “The Ascent” and “Untouchable”, tap into something truly primal and kick you back a reading level with their claustrophobic chord work, while more thrash driven tracks like “The Flame” and “Agency”, take off at 100 miles per hour, plowing through a plethora of protein packed riffage and solos. Lyrically the band is stoking the flames of discontent, with tracks like “Agency”, “Borrowed Ground”, and “Last Judgement”, delivering empowering messages of reclamation, self-determination, and human rights, encouraging listeners to fight for a better world. The record also features a premier slew of guests including Lamb of God’s Randy Blythe on “Broken Mouths Can’t Speak”, his beckoning howl joining Candace on a ferocious duel attack; and Guy Kozowyk of The Red Chord on “Humanity”, propelling the groove laden pit starter into cataclysmic levels of chaos. After some more delicious violence, and a transcendent slow burn in the form of “A Brighter Fire”, “The Reckoning” finishes things off with an epic, catastrophic energy that is bookended with one of the album’s most punishing breakdowns, bound to send some unlucky concertgoers to the dentist.
Legendary producer and Converge guitarist Kurt Ballou (NAILS, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Code Orange, and Every Time I Die) is behind the boards, capturing the band’s ferocious live energy while maintaining a pristine presentation. Powerful, fierce, and stirring, WALLS OF JERICHO re-emerge with righteous purpose and brutal dedication, humanity may be the source of the system error, but we are the system, and we are the solution.
System Error: Humanity Tracklist:
True Til’ Death
Beginning
The Flame
The Ascent
Broken Mouths Can’t Speak (feat. Randy Blythe)
Untouchable
Rise
Agency
Unchained
The End Before
Humanity (feat. Guy Kozowyk)
Borrowed Ground
Last Judgement
A Brighter Fire (feat. Patsy Puopolo & Matthew Ruby)
The Reckoning
WALLS OF JERICHO is: Candace Buckingham – Vocals Aaron Ruby – Bass Dustin Robert – Drums Bobby VaLeu – Guitar Kyle Gailey – Guitar Chris Towning – Guitar
With mere days to go until the release of their sophomore album, Ydos, Lithuanian force BLACK SPIKES releases another single. “DULKĖS”, Lithuanian for “dust”, is Ydos’ mystical album closer. Versatile, yet grasping, the five-piece breakout band solidifies its upward trajectory with this powerful track. Initially driven by slow modern drum sounds and singer Agni’s captivating whispers, “DULKĖS” quickly explodes into a thrilling headbanging invitation.
Always keeping up the exceptional balance between sensitivity and heaviness, the song wraps up BLACK SPIKES’ bleak exploration of humankind’s relationship with its vices. Ydos is a creative twist on modern metal, a progressive sweeping blow reaching out with fierce claws never to let you go. The album releases this Friday.
BLACK SPIKES about “DULKĖS”: “The final song of Ydos, ‘DULKĖS’, closes the whole fairy tale by returning everything to dust. It is about the shortness of human life and what remains after we are gone. Our bodies disappear, the past fades, and the future belongs to others. But dust also carries the possibility of new life, reminding us that everything ends only to begin again.”
Emerging from the shadows are BLACK SPIKES, bringing the darkness right along with them on their new album, Ydos, out August 28, 2026. The Lithuanian breakout band’s first release with Napalm Records, coming shortly after their nomination at their home country’s Grammy-comparable M.A.M.A. Music Awards, deals with the eponymous flaws of humanity, conceptually interwoven with modern progressive metal, serving as a complex mirror for us all.
The depth of its concept is reflected in every note of Ydos, from every heavy riff to every proggy twist. Leaning into electronic music while holding on firmly to their metal roots, the Lithuanian band creates a distinctive sound, alluringly dark and captivatingly heavy. BLACK SPIKES venture into gloominess, filling the void with spine-tingling philosophical thoughts and posing as Janus-faced companions on a fateful journey into the self in which every step should be taken with caution because a trap just might snap …
BLACK SPIKES about Ydos: “Ydos is a conceptual album—a dark fairytale about human vices. The idea was there from the very beginning and guided the entire songwriting process. Each vice has its own name and story, and many songs will be brought to life through music videos where these vices take shape. It was our first time creating a conceptual album, and we really enjoyed starting with an idea and expressing it through music.”
Initiating the story of Ydos is the eerie “PASAKA” (engl. fairy tale), an intro setting the mood with menacing ticking sounds growing into orchestrals and singer Agni’s high vocals layered with screams. A calming lullaby exploding into growls, thunderous blast beats, and elaborate guitar riffs, “MOTINA” (engl. mother) describes the birth of humankind’s vices and therefore serves as an exposition for the storytelling aspect. Throughout the ten songs of their second album, BLACK SPIKES explore the relationships with flaws we all carry within, devoting a song to each of them. “MELAS” (engl. lie) introduces trap beats and rap to the mix, all with an approach clearly rooted in modern metal with sophisticated progressive elements. “MARA”, investigating excessive curiosity, beautifully contrasts calmness and calamity, with the quintet allowing their different elements to breathe while still entwisting them persuasively. Following, “ZELVAR”, which features the album’s only English lyrics, and “REVANA” add endearing, highly recognizable riffs to Ydos, further opening the gates to the hauntingly beautiful realms BLACK SPIKES are unfolding as they delve into greed and revenge, respectively, the concepts personified in the form of demons. The raw rage evolves into carefully structured “APATIJA” (engl. apathy), whose futuristic intermezzi make for especially interesting headbanging rhythms throughout which Agni’s voice acts as a gentle guide. “AUREA” continues BLACK SPIKES’ cinematic approach in its depiction of pride, unleashing a storm of rapacious riffs and galloping drums, frequently broken up by halcyon parts, their cleverly placed tranquility conveying comfort in seemingly hopeless hazes. With pressing “SENAS DEMONAS” (engl. old demon), BLACK SPIKES free yet another hellish entity, before “DULKĖS” (engl. dust) picks up on the melodized cinematography, wrapping up this bleak exploration of what it means to be human.
Following the release of their uncompromising split EP Rapture & Perversion, YHWH and HESSIAN have officially unveiled the lyric video for “Gravebound”.
“Gravebound” is an attack on the systems that have taught us to mistake obedience, consumption, and exploitation for freedom. In true YHWH fashion, few words hit harder than a thousand pages, with entire concepts compressed into a single term that says it all. There is no imagery and no unnecessary wordplay—just a manifesto that screams. Driven by YHWH’s unmistakable abrasive and aggressive sound, the track becomes an accusation against a society that reduces human existence to work, consumption, and profit, while selling its chains as freedom.
Rapture and Perversion is a relentless journey through occult atmospheres, crushing riffs, and unfiltered aggression.
Hessian traces back to 2002, when Wade’s project was recorded under the name Madame Durant. It became Utuk Xul Commands Worship in 2004 and went inactive, then returned in 2014 playing hardcore street punk. By 2016, the project had shifted back into extreme metal, recording collaboratively under the Hessian name. Hessian signed to Wormholedeath and released a self-titled album in January 2025, with Brandon Floyd on vocals (now running the solo DSBM project Nyvrosk), Wade on guitar, and Noctem on drums.
Since the self-titled album, Wade has run Hessian with a rotating cast of guest musicians from release to release: Frostmorner, also signed to Wormholedeath, on the single “Goetic Altars of Obsidian”; Thoth, of Thoth Nemesis and Internment, on the EP “Sworn to the Kult”; Frostmorner, Thoth, Crotalos of Gomold, and Dromo’ together on the EP “Celebrants of the Lunar Blood”; and, on the split EP “Primitive Adorations” with Death Invoker, Wade himself on vocals alongside drummer Wrath of Nunslaughter and Beelzebub Slaughter of Murder Records on the opening track. On “Rapture and Perversion,” Wade returns to vocals and guitar, with Noctem back on drums.
YHWH
YHWH is a Belgian/Thai occult black metal band formed in 2024 by brother and sister Schem HaMephorash and C. Bones, and S.M. Goatritual arrived in June 2024. S.M. Goat Ritual joined the band in June [YEAR TO CONFIRM]. YHWH released its debut EP, “Tetragrammaton,” through Wormholedeath in April 2025, followed by a second EP, “Khatha,” later that year. A third EP, “Baghavat,” is scheduled for October 30, 2026.
Storm Force announce the music video for their second single Saviour from their upcoming new album Truth, releasing on September 25th. CD pre-orders are now also available from Eonian Records. The entire album is available for a digital pre-order on Bandcamp. Pre-orders on Bandcamp will be able to download the first two singles right away. Storm Force has planned a Listening Party on September 23rd on Bandcamp. Two days before the album release everyone around the world can join band members on Bandcamp to listen to the entire album.
Reviews are already praising the Storm Force album Truth…
Storm Force are back with another mighty slab of heavy melodic arena sized rock… another masterpiece. – MyGlobalMind
STORM FORCE and his album “TRUTH” are not the typical revival made by graceful, very strong-willed young musicians. STORM FORCE are seasoned and ambitious musicians. The true protagonists of a time of good music and a lot of Truth that is still alive in 2.026…., and they are also from Canada. 85% – ViriAOR
Storm Force delivers powerful melodic hard rock fueled by soaring vocals, massive hooks, and the timeless energy of classic arena rock. Founded by guitarist and songwriter Greg Fraser, best known for his work with Canadian hard rock veterans Brighton Rock, the band blends classic influences with a modern edge, creating a sound that feels both familiar and refreshingly current.
The band first made its mark with the release of its debut album, Age Of Fear, in 2020 through Escape Music. The album earned praise from melodic rock fans and media alike, showcasing a powerful mix of driving guitars, memorable choruses, and emotionally charged songwriting.
Now Storm Force returns with its highly anticipated sophomore release, Truth, a ten-song collection that raises the bar in every direction.
Drawing inspiration from Whitesnake, Dokken, Scorpions, and Bon Jovi, Storm Force delivers music built for loud speakers, live stages, and fans who still believe in authentic, guitar-driven rock!
The debut Storm Force album, along with both Fraze Gang albums are now available for a budget friendly download of $5,99 each at bravewordsrecords.bandcamp.com
Track Listing:
Truth
Silver Lining
Saviour
Between The Lines
Anti Social Media
Fire Starter
On With The Show
You’re Never Alone
I Wasn’t Finished Loving You
Karma’s A Bitch
Band Members:
Patrick Gagliardi – Lead Vocals
Greg Fraser – Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
Mike Berardelli – Bass Guitar
Roger Banks – Drums
Production:
Produced and Mixed by Darius Szczepaniak
Strada XR Atmos Studio, Mississauga, ON
Recorded at Storce Recording, Niagara Falls, ON
Additional Musicians:
All keyboards by Mike “Benny” Bedrosian, except on “Between The Lines,” performed by Ray Coburn.
Margaret Maria – Cello on “I Wasn’t Finished Loving You”
Songwriting:
All songs written by Patrick Gagliardi and Greg Fraser, except “Saviour,” written by Greg Fraser.
Storm Force is the explosive band that fans of classic hard melodic rock have all been waiting for.
Storm Force is led by Canadian rock legend and Brighton Rock founder, Greg Fraser. Greg has earned 4 Juno nominations with Brighton Rock, as well as a gold album in Canada. Greg is joined by Patrick Gagliardi (Vocals), Roger Banks (Drums), and Mike Berardelli (Bass), Storm Force’s debut album “Age of Fear” is the culmination of three years of passion for music and the hard rock genre.
After Brighton Rock, Greg released two great rock albums with the Fraze Gang to solid reviews. For this project however, he decided to step away from the front man role and search for the right members to create something special. Armed with the great rock riffs and melodies he had written, he decided to focus on finding members that were local to him so they could not just create an album that was recorded in different cities with no cohesiveness, but something that really felt like a band! Greg found one of today’s most powerful and versatile lead vocalists in Patrick Gagliardi (formerly of Surface Tension). Patrick adds his touch to the album as the main lyricist bringing different flavours to each song that range from straight ahead Rock anthems to introspective experiences of the current world we live in. Their debut record was recorded at Hamster Cage Studios and produced by Darius Szczepaniak (Black Crowes, Sum 41, Big Sugar). It combines colossal, crushing melodic rock with hook-laden ballads and massive choruses reminiscent of vintage Cinderella, balanced by classic rock sensibilities of acts like The Who and Van Halen.
The group hails from Niagara Falls, Canada and is rounded out by the blistering one-two punch rhythm section of legendary drummer Roger Banks and sought-after session musician and touring bassist Mike Berardelli.
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
Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ) 