Death doom outfit SOLYSTALGIA is now sharing a brand new music video for the song “Funeral,” which is taken from the band’s debut full-length that was released on June 24, 2026 via Nameless Grave Records! The video can now be seen via Stoned Meadow of Doom at THIS LOCATION.
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Tracklist:
Procession (00:46)
Funeral (04:20)
Wake (01:02)
Conflagration (04:44)
Reflection (02:57)
Collapse (05:57)
Entropic (10:25)
Acceptance (07:25) Full running time: 37:36
Solystalgia delivers a heavy dose of doom injected directly into the veins of death metal. Their debut is a crushing album that takes intricate death metal riffs on a journey through the darkest and most echoing corners of the brain. Featuring the drumming of Austin Wheeler (Savage Oath) and guest vocals by Tanner Anderson (Obsequiae, Majesties, Crypt Sermon), the record offers a bleak, yet moving portrait of grief and atrocity.
Mixed by the band and mastered by Arthur Rizk, the production emphasizes both the crushing weight of the riffs and the sweeping, ambient soliloquies that define the band’s sound. This is a mandatory experience for fans of the “new wave” of sophisticated death-doom.
Recommended for fans of: Hooded Menace, Mortiferum, Ahab, Dream Unending, and Disembowelment.
With their hearts and minds still soaring after sharing the stage with heavy metal legends Sepultura, Mawiza are excited to announce IÑ MONGELETEW (Those Who Give Us Life). In the spirit of “Kaiowas”, the first-ever acoustic EP from the modern day Mapuche groove metal warriors honors their ancestral roots. It includes three re-imagined songs from the band’s 2025 Pulsar-nominated album ÜL, as well as new single “Wüzapiwken” (Divided Heart), one of two new original songs.
“The music of our ancestors was just another sound of nature. Sepultura knows this. They learned from those who know their land and their ancestors. Mawiza follows that same path”, the band’s vocalist and guitarist Awka says. “We can create our music without distorted guitars and big percussion, but not without our language and our identity. That is why IÑ MONGELETEW exists”.
“Standing on stage next to Sepultura means a lot to any musician, and even more so to Mawiza. Sharing newen (energy) while performing ‘Kaiowas’ together was an unforgettable and very relevant moment, yet it also felt close and intimate, like a torch was being passed to a new generation”, drummer Txalkan says. “With IÑ MONGELETEW, we want to carry on Sepultura’s legacy by making music in the language of this land”.
Watch the music video for “Wüzapiwken”:
The video for “Wüzapiwken”was created by Andrés Hetzler (@andreshetzler)
By unplugging from the noise of modern metal, IÑ MONGELETEW speaks loudly to Mawiza’s roots in Mapuche culture. The band’s new EP is neither soft nor quiet. Acoustic instruments and tribal percussion don’t strip down but amplify the band’s call for decolonization and reconnecting with nature by embracing a dark, fiery atmosphere and harsh tones that challenge the Western ear. Lead single “Wüzapiwken” speaks to the heart of indigenous life, which is divided between the city and its native land, with scraping rhythms and piercing chants.
“‘Wüzapiwken’ is a song with a divided heart”, Mawiza says. “It’s a ritual that transforms into song and is deliberately unclear where one ends and the other begins. It opens with a greeting to nature, announcing what is about to be sung, and releases the feelings held within a divided heart into the space where we live”.
Starting in three weeks, Mawiza are celebrating the release of IÑ MONGELETEW with a special acoustic tour of Chile.
Mawiza IÑ MONGELETEW Acoustic Tour of Chile November 19 – Rancagua @ Barley Resto Bar November 20 – Villarrica @ Skol Restobar
More dates announcing soon!
Catch Mawiza next year when they join Slipknot’s (sic)EST Stadium Tour.
Slipknot 2027 (sic)EST Stadium Tour in Santiago, Chile with special guests Marilyn Manson, Hatebreed & Mawiza September 12 @ Estadio Nacional [TICKETS]
Mawiza’s latest studio album,ÜL,is available now on Season of Mist.Order & Stream: https://orcd.co/mawizaul
MAWIZA is a metal band originally from Wallmapu, the ancestral territory of the Mapuche Nation in South America. The band sings in Mapuzungun, their ancestral language. They are guided by the preservation of their roots, our relationship to nature and the conservation of biodiversity. They’ve shared the stage with Gojira, Mastodon, Mercyful Fate and Sepultura, performed at major festivals such as Wacken Open Air and Knotfest Chile, and won a prestigious Pulsar Award (Chilean Grammy).
“Mawiza’s thumping groove metal celebrates the language and traditions of South America’s Mapuche Nation”, Metal Hammer wrote in naming Mawiza the most important new metal band of 2025 on the strength of their latest studio album, ÜL.
Mawiza was founded in 2014 under their original name, Nunca Seremos Dichosos. The band released two albums under that name, Tierra (2017) and Kollong (2019). They toured not only Chile, but also Colombia and Bolivia. Kollong included the single “Mawiza ñi piwke”, the first metal song sung entirely in Mapuzungun. In 2020, the album won a Pulsar Award in the Best Metal Artist category.
After several line-up changes, in 2021, the band changed its name to Mawiza and left behind its mixed use of Spanish and Mapuzungun. They committed to Mapuzungun as their sole language of expression.
In 2023, Mawiza released the single “Txükur” with the Mapuche rapper MC Millaray and their version of Metallica’s “Battery”, which they adapted to Mapuzungun. That August, the band recorded a live session with Gojira’s Joe Duplantier at Silver Chord Studios in New York. They also visited West West Side Studio, owned by renowned producer Alan Douches, and performed an acoustic concert at Selva Gallery in Brooklyn.
At the end of 2024, Mawiza re-released Kollong. This version includes new recordings of vocals done entirely in Mapuzungun and drums re-recorded by Txalkan.
After signing with Season of Mist in 2024, Mawiza released their third studio album in 2025. ÜL summons ancestral spirit with modern groove metal in honor of the fierce resistance of The Mapuche Nation. Joe Duplantier joined the band and members of their community for its climatic harp-strung finale defense “Ti Inan Paw-pawkan”. It was recognized internationally by RollingStone, Revolver, Bandcamp and other major publications, and put the band on the cover of Chile’s Rockaxis.
Following a successful 2025 European tour with Ater and more major festival appearances, in October 2026, Mawiza joined Sepultura for the legendary heavy metal band’s final show in Santiago, Chile. During this performance, the two bands joined forces onstage for a performance of “Kaiowas”.
“Standing on stage next to Sepultura means a lot to any musician, and even more so to Mawiza” drummer Txalkan says. “They are undoubtedly a cornerstone band in the development of our music and that of many others. They pioneered drawing on the ancestral wisdom of indigenous peoples and standard-bearers of the culture on this side of the Americas. Using metal as a medium to bring social and ecological issues to the forefront is a legacy in and of itself that will remain relevant for generations to come”.
“We want to carry on their legacy by making music in the language of this land” Txalkan continues. “We’re talking about the same things as Sepultura, but in different languages. Sharing newen (energy) while performing ‘Kaiowas’ together was an unforgettable and very relevant moment, yet it also felt close and intimate, like a torch was being passed to a new generation”.
In the spirit of Seuplutra and “Kaiowas”, Mawiza are honoring their ancestral roots with a new acoustic EP, IÑ MONGELETEW.
“The music of our ancestors was just another sound of nature. Sepultura knows this. They learned from those who know their land and their ancestors. That’s why they’ve created songs like ‘Kaiowas’,” Mawiza vocalist and guitarist Awka says. “Mawiza follows that same path. We can create our music without distorted guitars and big percussion, but not without our language and our identity. That is why IÑ MONGELETEW exists: these are songs given to the primordial. The world needs to pause, turn its head, and once again contemplate its natural surroundings with respect”.
By unplugging from the noise of modern metal, IÑ MONGELETEW (Those Who Give Us Life) speaks loudly to Mawiza’s roots in Mapuche culture. The three songs from ÜL that are reimagined for the EP aren’t stripped down but strengthened by their essential elements. Acoustic instruments and tribal percussion amplify the band’s call for decolonization and reconnecting with nature. Performed beside the fire, this slow and smoky version of “Mamüll Reke” lifts the memories of fallen warriors to the sky.
IÑ MONGELETEW channels a different energy than Mawiza’s indigenous take on groove metal, but their acoustic EP is neither soft nor quiet. Lead single “Wüzapiwken” speaks to the heart of indigenous life, which is divided between the city and its native land, with scraping rhythms and piercing chants. The band resists postcard folklore by embracing a dark atmosphere and harsh tones that aren’t meant to please but challenge the Western ear. Mira Ceti (Heilung), Anne Olsen (Danefae) and Mapuche activist Fabi Liqen join forces with a dissonant harmony of pifilka and kultrún on the new indigenous anthem “MÜR”.
Mawiza will support IÑ MONGELETEW with an acoustic tour of Chile during November 2026.
Frontiers Music Srl is pleased to announce the signing of American melodic hard rock band Guild Of Ages to the label’s roster.
With a career spanning more than three decades, the band is ready to embark on an exciting new chapter, with a new studio album currently in the final stages of production and scheduled for release in early 2027.
Guild Of Ages commented: “We are incredibly excited to be joining the Frontiers Music family. To have the opportunity to write, record, and release new music with a label that shares our passion for rock music is something truly special! We are proud of where we’ve been, excited about where we’re going, and can’t wait for everyone to hear what we’ve been working on. Some things are worth waiting for. After all these years, the fire that brought us together is still burning, and we feel like there’s a lot of music left for us to make. Signing with Frontiers Music opens an exciting new chapter for Guild of Ages, and we’re grateful to have a partner who believes in what we do. We’re ready to turn the page, turn up the volume, and see where this journey takes us!”
Aldo Lonobile, VP of Global A&R, Frontiers Label Group, added: “We’re happy to bring Guild Of Ages back to all the fans of AOR and melodic rock around the world. Since their very early days as CITA, the band has created some truly iconic records, albums like “Heat Of Emotion” have earned a special place in the hearts of genre lovers and continue to stand the test of time. We’re proud to welcome Guild Of Ages to the Frontiers family and look forward to celebrating their legacy while bringing their music to a new generation of fans.”
Originally formed in 1993 under the name CITA, Guild Of Ages emerged from the vibrant melodic hard rock scene of the early ’90s. Founded by four high school friends – Danny Martinez, Antz Trujillo, Joe Marone, and Troy Benson – the band quickly secured record deals in Europe and Japan, laying the foundations for a career built on powerful melodies, soaring vocal harmonies, and guitar-driven hard rock.
Working alongside former Axe and Blackfoot member Bobby Barth, the band recorded their debut album, “Act I: Relapse Of Reason”, which earned them a dedicated underground following. Following lineup changes that saw the arrival of bassist James Lostetter and drummer Steve Stuntz, the band released “Heat Of Emotion”, further strengthening their reputation among melodic rock fans in Europe and Japan.
After a legal dispute over the CITA name, the band adopted the moniker Guild Of Ages, continuing their musical journey with the live album “Live Over Germany” and three studio releases: “One”, “Vox Dominatas”, and “Citadel”. Throughout these recordings, the band established a distinctive sound combining memorable hooks, rich vocal harmonies, powerful guitar riffs, and heartfelt songwriting.
Although the band disbanded in 2002, their music has continued to resonate with melodic hard rock enthusiasts over the years.
Now, more than two decades later, Guild Of Ages is preparing to write the next chapter of their story. Their upcoming studio album – coming in early 2027 – promises to carry forward the band’s signature blend of melody, energy, and musicianship, while introducing their sound to a new generation of rock fans.
Emerging from the shadowy circle surrounding ORDO VAMPYR ORIENTIS, BEFOULED MALEDICTION bring their debut album, “Desperate Necromancy”, to Black Metal Promotion, where the record is now available to hear in its entirety ahead of its official digital release on October 30, 2026.
Across seven tracks, the mysterious US project spins a macabre tale of grief, forbidden knowledge and a warlock’s desperate attempt to resurrect his deceased beloved. Melodic black metal, spectral keyboards and sinister harmonies shape a narrative that gradually spirals from mourning into obsession, as the pursuit of lost love gives way to increasingly disturbing consequences.
Drawing on the Scandinavian melodic black metal tradition while embracing the eerie atmosphere of dungeon synth, “Desperate Necromancy” unfolds as a supernatural tragedy in which the boundary between devotion and damnation grows ever thinner. Limited vinyl editions will follow on November 13 through Ixiol Productions and Dawnbreed Records.
As part of the ever-changing ORDO VAMPYR ORIENTIS collective, BEFOULED MALEDICTION features associates also active in BAT MAGIC, BAD MANOR, BENEATH MOONLIGHT and other related projects.
“Desperate Necromancy” will be available digitally through Bandcamp and Ampwall on October 30, followed by a limited LP edition via Ixiol Productions and Dawnbreed Records on November 13.
For fans of: Arckanum, Sacramentum, Dissection
Tracklist:
01. The Dark Time 02. Ritual 03. The Dwindling Hours 04. To Lift the Shroud and Find Misery 05. Deliberation 06. Finis Tragœdia 07. The Silenced Hymn
Credits:
Voix de Velours Empoisonnée – Incantations The Haunted Strigoi – Hell-Axe Blood Drinker – Stringed Spear & Cursed Ivory Winged Necromancer – Subterranean Rumbling The Impaler – Inverted Crucifix Battery
Guitar solo on “The Silenced Hymn” by Countess Vesperia
Mixed by Sanguine Mastered by Jacob Buczarski Incantations captured by Evan Michael Williams Logo by Ikonostasis Illustration and layout by Dylan Garrett Smith
Minneapolis, Minnesota’s EXTERMINATION DAY return with “Fill the Swamp,” a brand new single and official video offering another taste of their upcoming album, Forty Miles of Bad Road, due November 27, 2026, via Argonauta Records on CD, deluxe colored vinyl, and digital formats.
Blending the crushing heaviness of Trouble and The Obsessed with the raw aggression of Poison Idea, the crossover intensity of Blind-era Corrosion of Conformity, and the unpredictable energy of Die Kreuzen, EXTERMINATION DAY deliver their own distinctive brand of Hoss Rock: a volatile mix of punk, hard rock, doom metal, and garage rock, driven by crushing riffs and a healthy contempt for authority.
Taking aim at political hypocrisy and the corrupting influence of wealth, “Fill the Swamp” targets a member of the current US administration’s cabinet, turning familiar political rhetoric into a biting indictment of those who promise to clean up the system only to become part of the problem.
The band comments:
“This song is directed at a current US administration’s cabinet member; people can listen and take a guess as to who it is. More broadly, the theme of the song is about how wealth corrupts and how the US government is full of charlatans who promised to ‘drain the swamp’ and instead ended up filling it.”
Following the previously released “Ruse Cycle,” the new single sets the tone for an album that confronts institutional corruption, social disillusionment, and the absurdities of modern life with unfiltered aggression and dark humor.
Featuring current and former members of Suffering Hour, Satan’s Satyrs, and Kult of the Wizard, EXTERMINATION DAY bring their underground pedigree and uncompromising attitude to a record that embodies everything their self-proclaimed Hoss Rock stands for.
The band says:
“Forty Miles of Bad Road represents the path we are on as a species and our disdain towards employment, police, the government, war, and the state of the world in general. Influenced by a wide variety of styles including punk, hard rock, doom metal, and garage rock, as well as our own lived experiences and tongue-in-cheek humor, the album demonstrates a sound we’ve created which is reflective of our unwavering hoss rock spirit. Loud amps, facial hair, grim lyrics, undermining your boss, explosions, evading taxes, not trusting authority – every box is ticked. This album is a solid concrete slab of top notch rock that many credible music critics say is as groundbreaking and relevant as Deep Purple’s ‘In Rock’ or Whitesnake’s self-titled masterpiece.”
High-octane rock outfit WICKED is set to disrupt the airwaves with their latest sonic and visual triumph, “Till You’re in Love,” the sweeping new power ballad from their latest studio album, Go Rebel. Arriving alongside a cinematic, visually stunning music video that is out now, the track perfectly captures the chaotic friction, deep vulnerability, and ultimate resilience of modern romance.
Built on a foundation of blistering guitar riffs, a relentless rhythm section, and soaring, attitude-infused vocals, “Till You’re in Love” blends massive stadium-rock energy with the emotional depth of a classic rock power ballad. It explores the threshold where cynicism fades and real stakes begin, serving as a definitive emotional centerpiece for Go Rebel—an album designed to challenge the status quo and revitalize Rock N Roll for a new generation.
Friday’s accompanying cinematic music video brings this grand narrative to life on screen. Featuring intimate footage, sharp aesthetics, and intense visual storytelling, the video mirrors the song’s driving narrative of standing together against a difficult world.
“The track is about that exact moment you stop playing cool and realize you’re completely locked in,” says the band. “Life isn’t always easy, but when you’re in love, you have something worth fighting for. ‘Go Rebel’ is about tearing down boundaries, and this song and video prove that love itself can be the ultimate form of rebellion.”
Produced with an emphasis on massive, stadium-ready dynamics, “Till You’re in Love” is already generating significant buzz among independent rock journalism circles. It follows the band’s blueprint of delivering infectious melodies wrapped in a heavy, uncompromising rock-and-roll attitude.
“Till You’re in Love” is available across all major digital streaming networks, with the official music video premiering Friday morning on YouTube. The full-length album, Go Rebel, available now, supported by a series of high-energy live performance showcases to be announced in the US after the band’s return from UK/Ireland tour with Kings Of Thrash.
October 31st, 2026 @ The Rim of Hell in Norton, WV November 13th, 2026 @ Debonair Music Hall in Teaneck, NJ with Ted Poley November 20th, 2026 @ Buntsy’s Band Stand in Webster, NY December 12th @ Cortland Music Venue & Camp in Cortland NY December 13th, 2026 @ 1812 on the river in Watertown NY January 27th, 2027 @ Pappy and Harriet’s in Pioneertown CA -Fever Dog, and 12 Gauge Trixie January 28th, 2027 @ House of Blues in Anaheim CA with Metal Allegiance January 29th, 2027 @ The Den Studios in Los Angeles CA- Fever Dog
About WICKED Emerging from the independent rock scene, WICKED commands the stage with a signature blend of timeless rock anthems, sharp hooks, and explosive high energy rock n roll. Known for their fierce independence, rebellious themes, and visceral live performances, the band continues to carve a distinct footprint across modern music distribution landscapes.
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
