Veonity signed a new multialbum deal with Scarlet Records.
The partnership between the acclaimed Swedish power metal band and the Italian record label started in 2020 with “Sorrows”, quickly followed in early 2022 by“Elements Of Power”, and culminated in 2024 with the latest, amazing studio album“The Final Element”(the first one with Isak Stenvall on vocals).
«Our mission has always been to be a strong voice in the spreading of power metal. Together we have formed a firm alliance in this duty and we are happy to continue this work with Scarlet for the next Veonity albums» – Veonity
To celebrate this, Veonity just released the stand alone single “Saviour Of Mankind”, previously available as one of the two Japanese bonus-tracks of “The Final Element”.
Veonity is currently working on the follow-up to “The Final Element”, due in 2027.
German rock ’n’ roll powerhouse HARDBONE are back! Almost exactly six years after their last release, the band return with their brand new single “Four To The Floor”, the first taste of their upcoming studio album due out in September via Massacre Records.
Driven by raw energy and a no-compromise attitude, “Four To The Floor” is a bold musical statement that perfectly embodies HARDBONE’s unmistakable spirit: gritty, straight-forward and right in your face. The track stands as a tribute to old-school rock ’n’ roll and a love letter to sweat-soaked live shows fueled by pure, handmade guitar music.
With its infectious hook “three chords, nothing more – four to the floor”, the song captures the essence of what HARDBONE stand for: stripped-down, high-voltage rock that hits hard and sticks instantly.
“Four To The Floor” marks the beginning of a new chapter for the band and sets the tone for their upcoming sixth studio album, which promises to deliver everything fans expect – and more: loud, dirty, uncompromising rock ’n’ roll with maximum impact.
Heavy riffs, stoic drumbeats, pumping bass and vocals that cut through like a buzzsaw – HARDBONE continue to define their sound with relentless energy and authenticity. With nearly 20 years of stage experience and hundreds of shows under their belt, the Hamburg-based band have built a reputation for delivering explosive performances, whether in sweaty clubs or on major festival stages.
Having shared stages with acts like Rose Tattoo and Thundermother and performed multiple times at Wacken Open Air, HARDBONE remain a force to be reckoned with in the modern rock scene – always aiming straight between the eyes.
With a new album on the horizon, HARDBONE reaffirm their mission: 110% rock ’n’ roll – reduced to the maximum.
More details about the album will be revealed soon.
HARDBONE are: Tim Dammann – vocals Sebastian Kranke – guitars Luca Rosnau – guitars Tim Schwarz – bass Benjamin Ulrich – drums
Munich’s KEEP IT LOW FESTIVAL is back in full force for 2026, and the line-up keeps getting heavier. Set for October 9thand 10th at Backstage Munich, Germany, the festival once again brings together a stacked bill of fuzz, doom and psychedelic rock, built for loud amps and long nights!
New additions include Norway’s breakout desert rock outfit Slomosa, Sweden’s prog-driven storytellers Hällas and Poland’s fuzz worship institution BelzebonG. Also joining the bill: the hypnotic psych jams of Mondo Drag, the crushing weight of Thronehammer and classic doom revivalists Early Moods. Rounding off the announcement are Coltaine with their atmospheric post-metal, Beehoover’s raw, bass-heavy attack and The Delayed, delivering gritty, high-energy fuzz rock.
Hosted by Sound of Liberation (Desertfest Berlin, Up In Smoke and countless heavy highlights across Europe), and with two stages and a steadily growing line-up, KEEP IT LOW 2026 is shaping up to be another essential gathering for the heavy underground!
There’s a certain kind of momentum you don’t fake — and right now, PLUME are moving like a band that’s already outgrown the room.
With their new single ‘Furious Icon’, the rising emo force sharpen their edges and lean further into the tension that’s been building across their previous releases. Where earlier tracks hinted at their range, this one locks in — urgent, restless, and wired with the kind of energy that feels one step away from spiraling out.
PLUME’s recent singles didn’t just introduce them; they established a pattern. Each drop pushed a little further, sonically and visually, pulling more people into their orbit without ever feeling calculated. That same instinct carries through ‘Furious Icon’ — controlled chaos with intent behind it.
There’s no attempt here to smooth things out or play it safe. The track thrives on contrast: jagged and melodic, immediate but layered enough to keep revealing new details on repeat listens. It’s the sound of a band figuring out exactly how far they can push their identity — and then going past it anyway.
If the earlier singles were the signal, ‘Furious Icon’ is the confirmation. PLUME aren’t arriving quietly — and they’re definitely not slowing down.
Catch the band live:
17.04 – at Helios37 14.05 – Stuttgart at Goldmarks (+ Plume) 15.05 – Munich at Backstage Club (+ Plume) 01.08 – Königstein at Rock Auf Der Burg Festival
Formed in Sundsvall in 1985, the legendary melodic rock band ROULETTE quickly became a household name with appearances on major Swedish TV shows and shared stages with giants like Status Quo. Early recordings led to the single “Only The Strong” on Cupol Records, but it wasn’t until 2008 that their debut album, ‘Better Late Than Never,’ finally saw the light of day.
A new era began in 2015 with the single “Secret Room,” produced by Chris Rehn, which reignited the band’s momentum and paved the way for the acclaimed 2019 album ‘Now!.’ Last year, ROULETTE celebrated their 40th anniversary with the release of their highly praised album ‘GO!’—a record that entered charts worldwide and secured the #13 spot on Rocknytt’s “Top 50 Albums of the Year 2025.”
Today, to mark the continued success of ‘GO!,’ ROULETTE proudly release a brand new video and digital single for the album’s opening track, “Answer To My Prayers.”
With their signature blend of strong melodies, powerful riffs, and one of Sweden’s finest vocal performances, the band continues to build on influences like Thin Lizzy,Def Leppard, Bryan Adams, and Van Halen, proving that ROULETTE’s story is far from over.
Tokyo-based progressive metal outfit Beyond the Veil has released the lyric video for “Reflection”. The track serves as a haunting precursor to the band’s highly anticipated full-length album, Oblivion, scheduled for global release on May 1st, 2026.
Few bands build their sound the way Beyond the Veil do — thrash, death, black metal, blackgaze, jazz, folk, and classical music all feeding into compositions that refuse to sit still. “Reflection” is the clearest window yet into that world. The track shifts between melodic calm and extreme intensity like the acts of an opera, each movement pulling the listener deeper into a landscape of isolation, loss, and unsettling natural beauty. It’s the kind of song that earns its length.
Set for release on May 1st, Oblivion marks a bold step forward for the quintet. The album is now available for pre-save across all major digital platforms.
Beyond the Veil formed in Tokyo in 2020. Guitarist Yoshihiro Yamaji, keyboardist and vocalist DB Karma, and vocalist Eric Fetterman founded the band, with drummer and bassist Keisuke Tsuboi joining in 2021 and bassist Dave Griffiths completing the lineup in 2025. Yamaji and DB Karma write the music; lyrics come in both English and Japanese. Their debut album Oblivion arrives May 1st.
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