Over the past decade, Florida’s Worm has incessantly built upon their sonic palette of ‘Necromantic Black Doom’, with roots in nearly every worthy corner of extreme metal’s history – from the grandiose heights of ‘90s symphonic black metal to the emotional technicality of ‘80s shred metal.
Now, four years since their last album “Foreverglade” (2021), the band has only grown more powerful, showcasing a level of songwriting that is beyond modern compare. For the band’s first offering on Century Media Records, Worm has managed to do what many others in this day and age can only attempt: They walk backwards into the future.
In June of the year 2025, shadowborn masters Phantom Slaughter (vocalist) and Wroth Septentrion (guitarist) entered Elektric City Recording in Portland, Oregon to record the seven song offering, “Necropalace” with Charlie Koryn. At its completion, the album was mixed and mastered to perfection by Arthur Rizk. Countless nights passed where the duo ensured their most monumental and decadent aura – once reserved only for the immortal – was captured and displayed in a way never seen before from this horde.
Years in the making, “Necropalace” lives in a world all of its own. What transpired from this summoning of primeval viscera was a world of grotesque velvet and ostentatious gold, covered in the dust of time and ephemera. A world where shadows seem to move in your peripheral vision, yet the loneliness never ceases. A world where wounds of the flesh may heal, but those of the heart never do. The nightmarish omnipotence of the album opener, “Necropalace,” ushers the listener into a journey through obsessive bloodlust by way of the spellbinding and powerful vocals of Phantom Slaughter while Wroth Septentrion flaunts his stunningly masterful songwriting throughout.
Through the opulent finality of album closer “Witchmoon: The Infernal Masquerade” – featuring guitar virtuoso Marty Friedman – the album is truly the sonic representation of unbridled nightbound maleficence! Enter if you dare, but know now the consequences of your choice.
“Necropalace” manifests itself as the soundscape to a star laden winter night sky reflecting off the Everglades’ darkest slough; where death meets the deathless. This album is a vociferous call to action for anyone who still possesses ancient vampiric blood in their veins. Prepare yourself for a full force attack of zealous guitar agility and heretic spellcraft. The gates are now open. Rise now, for the night is nigh.
Multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® inductees Aerosmith and British multi-platinum, GRAMMY® nominated artist Yungblud today released their collaborative EP One More Time, out now via Capitol Records. Marking Aerosmith’s first new music in more than twelve years, the five-track collection rallies together two generations of rock ’n’ roll across four original songs co-written by Aerosmith and Yungblud. With Tyler and Yungblud dueting on every track and Joe Perry’s signature guitar driving the sound, they wrote and recorded four brand new songs in addition to reigniting the Aerosmith classic “Back in the Saddle” together, presented here as a newly remixed 2025 version. Produced by Matt Schwartz, the EP is available digitally and as limited-edition vinyl, CD, and cassette HERE.
Aerosmith and Yungblud introduced the EP with the lead single “My Only Angel,” released on September 19 alongside an accompanying visual. Opening with a stacked harmonic a-cappella vocal from Tyler and Yungblud — “Will you cry if I called you my angel? Would you leave me one more time?” — the track builds around echoing guitars, a steady beat, and a rumbling bassline before swelling into the hypnotic harmony shared by Tyler and Yungblud. Perry’s signature guitar solo closes the track, underscoring the chemistry between two generations of rock. “My Only Angel” debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, where it remained in the Top 10 for three weeks. The song entered at No. 20 on the Hot Rock Songs chart, No. 23 on the Hot Rock & Alternative Songs chart, and landed in the top-40 on the Mainstream Rock Airplay chart — marking Aerosmith’s 45th appearance on the tally. Since its release, the track continues to climb the Active Rock chart and has gone Top 5 with over 10,000 spins at over 75 stations, amassed over two million first-week streams, and surpassed 22 million total streams.
Following the original, the band and Yungblud shared “My Only Angel (Desert Road Version),” a stripped-back reinterpretation featuring a special guest performance from GRAMMY® Award winner Steve Martin on banjo. Inspired by the original track’s emotional core, the band and Yungblud returned to the studio to explore its more vulnerable side. During the session, Tyler — a longtime admirer of Martin — imagined the distinctive sound of a banjo bringing the song to a close. He reached out to Martin, who accepted the invitation and recorded his part remotely. The addition gives the new version its defining final moment: a soulful ending that trades the drive of the original for a grounded, textured feel, with Martin’s standout banjo solo carrying the song to its finish. Watch the companion visual HERE.
The EP also includes “Problems,” where Yungblud’s voice coasts over a cinematic arpeggio and big screen-size strings towards the refrain, “I got a whole lot of problems, but it don’t matter when I’m with you.” On “Wild Woman,” boogie-down bluesy phrasing and briskly strummed chords power a vocal call-and-response that smolders with grit and gusto. “A Thousand Days” arrives as a quintessential ballad: Yungblud laments, “Babe, Heaven’s gonna burn down officially,” with Tyler answering, “I’ve been looking for redemption.” The EP closes with “Back In The Saddle (2025 Mix),” which preserves the original’s integrity while amping up the energy and volume all around, pairing Yungblud’s snarling delivery with Tyler’s iconic wail.
To celebrate the release, a two-day Aerosmith x YUNGBLUD pop-up took place at Complex LA (433 N Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA) this Friday, November 21 through Saturday, November 22.
One More Time EP Tracklist:
My Only Angel
Problems
Wild Woman
A Thousand Days
Back In The Saddle (2025 Mix)
Artwork by Joe Foti / Chrome Hearts
The One More Time EP artwork was designed exclusively by Chrome Hearts’ Joe Foti, a first for the luxury brand.
ABOUT AEROSMITH
Aerosmith are one of the most influential and impactful bands in history. To date, the quintet—Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford, Tom Hamilton, and Joey Kramer—have sold over 150 million albums globally, garnered four GRAMMY® Awards, earned induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame® (class of 2001), and played to over 100 million fans across every livable continent. From the streets of Boston, MA in 1970, they forever raised the bar for rock ‘n’ roll with soulful swagger, blues gusto, eloquent songcraft, and epic vision, inspiring generations of fans and artists to follow.
As one of only four American rock bands with more than 90 million RIAA albums sold—and one of just two with 25 RIAA gold and platinum albums—their catalog includes 30 albums reaching the Billboard Top 200 and 28 songs appearing on the Billboard Hot 100. Both the 9x-Platinum Toys In The Attic [1975] and 4x-Platinum Rocks [1976] earned spots on Rolling Stone’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time,” while their signature single “Dream On” not only streamed more than 5 billion times but also earned a place in the GRAMMY® Hall of Fame. Additional career highlights include producing era-defining music videos such as “Amazing,” “Crazy,” “Janie’s Got a Gun,” “Livin’ on the Edge,” and “Love in an Elevator.” Their Top 5 chart-topping hits include “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing,” “Angel,” “Janie’s Got a Gun,” and “Love in an Elevator.” “Dream On” ranks as the third most streamed classic rock song and the 18th most streamed rock song overall, based on Luminate data, spending 23 weeks on the chart and peaking at #6.
Aerosmith also hold the record for the most total RIAA certifications by an American group. They were the first hard rock band to appear at a Super Bowl Halftime Show and the first band to have their own attraction at Disney World with Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. Continuing to break ground in 2025, Aerosmith released One More Time—a collaborative EP with YUNGBLUD—on November 21 via Capitol Records, marking their first new release in over 12 years. With a steady increase and 25 million monthly Spotify listeners, Aerosmith continues to reach new fans every day.
ABOUT YUNGBLUD
Yungblud is fast becoming one of the world’s key musical voices of his generation, blending influences from Rock and Punk to monumental effect. His arena-filling performances have cemented his place as one the world’s most electrifying musical exports. He has received several accolades, including the MTV EMA’s and the O2 Silver Clef Award for Best Live Act. Known for his electrifying stage presence and boundary-pushing lyrics, Yungblud continues to challenge conventions while inspiring fans worldwide with messages of authenticity and acceptance. This year, Yungblud debuted own curated festival Bludfest and released his first book, the instant No1 Sunday Times Best Seller, ‘You Need to Exist: A Book to Love and Destroy’on Penguin Books.
Born in Yorkshire, England, the 28-year-old multi-instrumentalist, songwriter and performer first picked up a guitar at age two and began writing his own songs at age 10. Following the release of his self-titled EP and his full-length debut,21st Century Liability (2018), his subsequent 3 albums ‘Weird!’ (2020), ‘Yungblud’ (2022) and ‘Idols’ (2025) all debuted at No. 1 in the UK Official Albums Chart. His lyrics has resonated with millions around the world, earning him meteoric success. He has since accumulated tens of millions of followers, 8 billion streams, sold 3 million albums to date and over 1 million concert tickets. He continues to perform to sold-out crowds around the world and headline some of the world’s biggest festivals.
This summer marked the start of a landmark new era as he unleashed his critically acclaimed, chart-topping album IDOLS alongside the Paul Dugdale–directed feature-length documentary YUNGBLUD: Are You Ready, Boy? – a raw and powerful portrait of his journey so far. He’s now storming through a completely sold-out North American tour bringing his album to life for fans across the continent.
UK favorites SOiL will make their long-awaited return in October and November 2026, following the massive success of their sold-out 2024 UK tour, which featured the band’s special All Scars set.
This new run expands to 15 dates, marking the band’s longest UK stretch yet, and includes several first-ever stops in cities they’ve never performed in throughout their extensive career.
A major highlight of the tour will be their appearance at the legendary Hard Rock Hell Festival XIX on November 5th in Great Yarmouth.
SOiL promises a powerful, career-spanning set packed with fan favorites, charting hits, deep cuts, and even long-awaited new material, making this one of their most anticipated UK tours to date.
Accompanying SOiL on this trek are Canada’s own Finger Eleven (best known for the hits “Paralyzer” and “One Thing”), and long time friends Adema (best known for the hits “Giving In” and “The Way You Like It”).
SOiL bassist Tim King talks about the package:
“We are so excited to have both bands on this bill with us. Finger Eleven and SOiL go way back but we’ve never properly toured together. And Adema. Well, we’ve been great friends with them since 2001. In fact, our first ever UK tour in 2002 was with Adema. It’s great to see we are both still around and able to team up once again to come across the pond together!”
“Finger Eleven has been looking forward to making their way back to the UK,” says vocalist Scott Anderson. “We’re grateful for the opportunity to be touring with SOiL this time around. We can’t wait to reunite with old friends and rock out across the pond!”
Vocalist/guitarist Tim Fluckey from Adema also chimes in about the upcoming tour: “We are excited to finally get back to the UK and reconnect with our fans there! To be able to return with SOiL on this tour couldn’t be better for us! We did a tour with SOiL in the UK in 2002. Not only where they great shows, we made life long memories and we can’t wait to make more with them and our fans.”
Tickets are available at all fine ticket outlets or directly from the venues.
OCTOBER 2026
30 Brighton, ENG – Chalk 31 Wolverhampton, ENG – KK’s Steelmill
NOVEMBER 2026
1 Hull, ENG – Asylum 3 Glasgow, Scotland – The Garage 4 Newcastle, ENG – Digital 5 Great Yarmouth ,ENG – Hard Rock Hell Festival 6 Nottingham, ENG – Rock City 7 Manchester, ENG – O2 Ritz 8 Bradford, ENG – Nightrain 10 Northampton, ENG – Roadmender 11 Southampton, ENG – The 1865 12 Torquay, ENG – The Foundry 13 Bristol, ENG – O2 Academy Bristol 14 London, ENG – Electric Ballroom 15 Margate, ENG – Dreamland Ballroom
Swedish-Norwegian rap-metal trailblazers CLAWFINGER are back with another explosive taste of their long-awaited comeback album Before We All Die, their first studio offering in 18 long years! The new single ‘Big Brother’ arrives with a razor-edged video clip and all the pent-up fury you’d expect from a band that helped define the crossover sound of the ’90s.
The first album appetizer ‘Scum’ (listenhere) followed by ‘Ball & Chain’ (stream here) have already racked up thousands of plays and reactions across digital platforms, hitting with the force of a small online detonation and proving that CLAWFINGER’s return is striking a nerve and Zeitgeist. Even with a recent live performance of their hit ‘Biggest & Best’ going viral on Instagram, or Zak performing ‘The Truth’ in a hilarious karaoke video, CLAWFINGER are being rediscovered by a new generation of metal fans, showing that their music remains as powerful and relevant as ever, nearly two decades after their last album.
The new track ‘Big Brother’ hits like a steel-toed boot to the chest. Mechanical, grinding riffs, an industrial undercurrent that pulses like a surveillance camera’s hum, and Zak Tell delivering one of his most acerbic vocal performances to date: half-rapped, half-snarled, always unmistakably CLAWFINGER. Sonically, ‘Big Brother’ feels like a bridge between the band’s classic Use Your Brain ferocity and a darker, more claustrophobic modern edge.
Lyrically, Tell digs deep into the rot of attention-driven culture:
“Big Brother is an idea I wrote back in 2007 but it never turned into a finished song. It’s about how we trade authenticity and privacy for approval. Fake lives lived on camera, zero substance, 15 seconds of fame and nothing good to say. We binge mindless content, go numb, and don’t even question constant surveillance. We’ve learned to love being tracked, controlled, and fed nonsense 24/7, we don’t think even think about it. Who the fuck are we?”
Known for their pioneering fusion of metal, rap, and unflinching social commentary, 2026 will see CLAWFINGER return with their brand new record Before We All Die, that will rekindle the fire which made them one of Europe’s most groundbreaking crossover acts. This hotly-anticipated comeback marks not just a return, but a reinvention, proof that true intensity never fades.
Before We All Diearrives February 20, 2026 on PERCEPTION – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music. Pre-save/pre-order the album now at: https://clawfinger.rpm.link/beforewealldiePR
From environmental collapse to political hypocrisy, personal disillusionment to collective denial, Before We All Die is CLAWFINGER at full volume – still pissed off, still sharp as ever, still sprinkled with a touch of self-irony, and still refusing to shut up while the world pretends it’s all fine.
“This album is part protest, part therapy, and part middle finger,” the band says. “We’re not offering solutions. We’re screaming because silence is surrender.”
US heavy-metal hardliners KILL RITUAL return stronger than ever with their new studio album “In My Head”, out now via Massacre Records on CD Digipak and limited Vinyl LP.
Lead guitarist, producer, and main songwriter Steven D. Rice comments: “Recorded over the course of a year, ‘In My Head’ has to be one of my all-time personal favorites I’ve ever composed. Great variety of song themes, melody hooks, riffs, and rhythmic dynamics really sell the tunes. Everything came together naturally — from the performances to the final production. It’s the perfect representation of who we are right now.”
Mixed and mastered by Andy LaRocque (King Diamond) at Sonic Train Studio in Varberg, Sweden, and visually shaped by Jobert Mello at Sledgehammer Graphix, “In My Head” captures KILL RITUAL at their most focused and inspired moment.
From the tormented opener “In My Head” to the haunting finale “Our Elegant Demon”, the record unfolds as a cohesive statement of identity and power, where aggression meets atmosphere, and darkness merges with melody.
“In My Head” is the seventh studio album by KILL RITUAL, delivering ten powerful tracks where crushing riffs, dark melodies, and lyrical intensity come together to form one of the most commanding and versatile records of their career.
Track listing:
In My Head
Shadow On Your Grave
1000 Years
Fall To Fly (Join Or Die)
I Paint In Death
The Head Of Judas
More Than Pain
My Love Is Hate
Fire Bird
Our Elegant Demon
KILL RITUAL are: Steven D. Rice – Guitars, Bass, Synths, Vocals Seamus Gleason – Drums Judas-Vox
SOUR BLOOD is an alternative rock band from Poznań, Poland.
On November 21, 2025, band Sour Blood already released brand new song “Elegy” together with video done by Maciej Gensler from costamwyszlo. Song is also available for listening at popular streaming platforms. “Elegy” was produced by Konrad Janiszewski (Heresy Denied, Stayfires, Kansha).
In “Elegy”, such a situation is portrayed — a constant sense of insufficiency, while suddenly the situation takes a positive turn. In terms of music, “Elegy” is an acoustic guitar based ballad, played with just a few simple chords while the rhythm is driven by basic strumming. This song is exactly that: brings out a softer and gentler side of Sour Blood.
Band comments new single:
“Change often comes with anxiety or fear, yet it can also be incredibly exciting. A new perspective can make our past struggles and pain lose their meaning. We may be ready to risk everything, to put it all on one card. It’s a feeling in our bones that says: this is the best choice. The best moment.
The price of passing time. Occasional doubts. What if it all crumbles and disappears? Have the years of adaptation and growth been enough to turn the paralyzing silence of fear into a chant of joy and victory?
Sometimes, the outcome of the hardest months and years is a lifetime spent appreciating the good. At other times, the consequence of the most wonderful moment is a lesson that stays with us forever.
We don’t always have to understand everything. Sometimes, it’s enough to feel. Cherish the here and now.“
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