“LIMINAL” is a track taken from SHANE LENTZ‘s EP APHOTIC | LIMINAL | NIHIL, out now via Wormholedeath.
Performed, recorded, mixed, and mastered entirely by Shane himself, this playthrough reveals the intricate architecture of his sound. “LIMINAL” explores the more ambient, textured side of his music, blending immersive atmosphere with precision and emotional depth.
Following the Summer festival season, with shows at some of the biggest and most renowned metal festivals in Europe, such as Wacken and Summer Breeze, modern metalcore sensation THE NARRATOR have unleashed a new single called ‘Pills From The Start‘. The blistering, groove led anthem is tackling toxic friendships that leave a lasting scar. The struggles with pain of self-worth can be heard in the visceral delivery from vocalist Fabian Jochum throughout the song. Alongside the single, a music video has been released, which you can watch below.
Just like the previous single, ‘Unbind Me‘, ‘Pills From The Start‘ was mastered by Grammy award winning mastering engineer Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound.
If you want to catch THE NARRATOR live, which is highly recommended: the band will embark on an extensive European tour with ANNISOKAY startingOctober 10th. Be quick as tickets are going fast. You can find all confirmed dates at the bottom. Furthermore, a hometown headline show in Essen has been announced for December 20th, 2025, rounding off a successful year for THE NARRATOR with a party for the ages!
THE NARRATOR commented: ”‘Pills From The Start’ is about finding your own worth even when toxic friendships try to drag you down. Playing it live on our upcoming tour will be the perfect way to turn that message into a shared experience with our fans.“
10.10.25 FI Tampere Olympia 11.10.25 FI Helsinki Tavastia 13.10.25 SE Stockholm Kollektivet Livet 14.10.25 NO Oslo John Dee 16.10.25 DK København Pumpehuset 17.10.25 DE Hamburg Große Freiheit 36 18.10.25 NL Eindhoven Dynamo 19.10.25 BE Antwerp Kavka 21.10.25 FR Paris Trabendo 22.10.25 FR Toulouse Le Rex 23.10.25 ES Barcelona Razzmatazz 2 24.10.25 ES Madrid Chango 25.10.25 PT Lisbon Vivo 20.11.25 DE Saarbrücken Garage 21.11.25 DE Dortmund FZW 22.11.25 DE Cologne Carlswerk Victoria 23.11.25 DE Berlin Huxley’s Neue Welt 25.11.25 DE Frankfurt am Main Batschkapp 26.11.25 DE Stuttgart Im Wizemann 28.11.25 CH Zurich Dynamo 29.11.25 IT Milan Legend 01.12.25 DE Munich Backstage 02.12.25 AT Vienna Simm City 03.12.25 HU Budapest Barba Negra 04.12.25 PL Krakow Hype Park 05.12.25 CZ Zlin Masters Of Rock Cafe 06.12.25 DE Leipzig Haus Auensee 15.01.26 UK London The Garage 16.01.26 UK Leeds Key Club 17.01.26 UK Bristol Thekla 18.01.26 UK Nottingham Rescue Rooms
Emerging from Jyväskylä, Finland, Godsize Error is a modern groove metal powerhouse set to release its debut single “The Beauty of Shadows” on October 8th, 2025. The track offers a first taste of the band’s forthcoming debut full-length album, scheduled for release next year.
Formed in 2023, Godsize Error brings together seasoned musicians known from Timo Rautiainen & Trio Niskalaukaus, Red Eleven, and Lost Madison, blending their diverse backgrounds into a crushing yet melodic sound that pushes the boundaries of Finnish metal.
With The Beauty of Shadows, Godsize Error makes a bold first statement — a song that fuses groove, heaviness, and emotion in equal measure. More details about the upcoming album will be announced soon.
Australian Heavy Metal Band Wicked Smileannounce their forthcoming sophomore album ‘When Night Falls’ and release the title track ‘When Night Falls’ featuring an official music video. This is the follow up to the band’s highly acclaimed debut album ‘Wait For The Night’ (2021).
The new single is an up-tempo track which again showcases the mega voice of Danny Cecati (ex Pegazus & Eyefear) on lead vocals. Guitarist Stevie goes onto add, “our new album is the natural progression for us. We wear our influences on our sleeves and the new album is no different. If you’re a fan of Dio, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Savatage, Dokken, Icon & Skid Row, I think you’ll like what we’ve done on our new album. We’ve written a heavier album with classic metal roots and have a solid mix of up-tempo, midtempo and slower tracks, reminiscent on many of the eighty’s heavy rock/metal albums”.
Wicked Smile’s new album When Night Falls will be released in Japan on October 29th and is now available for pre-order via Disk Union – Japan and will be available at all live shows.
Following the early Japanese exclusive release, When Night Falls will be released Worldwide on CD & vinyl, February 6th 2026 via No Dust Recordsin Europe (Including UK) + North America and released independently in Australia and the rest of the world. Pre-sales for the worldwide release will be announced shortly.
Wicked Smile will launch their new album with a tour of Japanin November 2025 with dates in Osaka, Nagoya & Tokyo. A tour of Europe will follow in 2026.
When Night Falls -tracklist:
When Night Falls
Back To Back We Stand
Face Of The Wicked
Rebel Souls
Never Surrender
Before The Rain
Walking The Wire
Night Time Riders
Heaven’s Falling Down (Crutch)
The Phoenix Will Rise
Scream ‘n’ Shout
Edge Of Madness (LP bonus track)
Japan pre-order (October 29 2025 release): click here. Worldwide album Pre-order TBA soon!
Wicked Smile are all about bringing back fist pumping, melodic heavy metal to the forefront. They released one of the albums of the year in 2021; a collection of ten ‘killer songs’, produced by Paul Laine (The Defiants/ex Danger Danger) and mastered by Bruno Ravel (The Defiants/Danger Danger).
Guitarist Stevie Janevski goes on to say, “we’re a five-piece kick ass heavy rock band and I think we made our presence known with the release of our debut album Wait For The Night”. Wicked Smile is fronted by charismatic vocal virtuoso Danny Cecati (ex Pegazus & Eyefear) with Stevie Janevski (ex Black Majesty & Cyclone Tracy) & Dave Graham (ex In Malice’s Wake) on guitars, Tom Nugara (Envenomed) on bass & Andrew Sharp (ex Pegazus) on drums.
Lyrically, the band explores current issues within society such as civil unrest, bullying and mental health. Songs like We Fall, Sign Of Times, Daze Of Delirium, Stronger, Last Goodbye & Don’t Wait For Me are all thought provoking and not the cliché lyrics that you’d expect for this style of heavy metal.
Wicked Smile has been overwhelmed by the positive response from the underground rock and metal community. Steve Price at ARfm radio called the band “kickass Australian rock with killer vocals”. Fans of Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Dio, Savatage and Dokken should feel at home, with the band drawing major influence from seventies and eighties heavy rock and metal.
2023 saw Wicked Smile independently release an EP worldwide titled ‘Night Time Riders’ and touring the United Kingdom (for the second time in one year). Where they performed at renowned festivals such as Winter Storm, Hard Rock Hell & Planet Rockstock Festival. Alongside their festival appearances, Wicked Smile played 20 club shows over two UK tours in 2023 & 2024. The reception and atmosphere received by fans at Wicked Smile’s live shows are really second to none and up there with the big guns!
Wicked Smile have toured nationally with Skid Row & H.E.A.T. and have shared the stage with legendary acts such as Michael Schenker Group, FM, Slaughter, Uli John Roth, Tygers Of Pan Tang, Tyketto, Lynch Mob, Dream Evil, Graham Bonnet Band and many more on many stages worldwide!
Wicked Smile look forward to hit the ground running harder than ever with the release of their upcoming album ‘When Night Falls’. Launching their sophomore album in Japan with a tour in November of 2025, followed by a European tour in 2026, featuring festival and club shows.
Members:
Danny Cecati – Lead Vocals Stevie Janevski – Guitar Davey Graham – Guitar Tom Nugara – Bass Andrew Sharp – Drums
Metalcore mainstays AS I LAY DYING have roared back with their latest single, “Echoes,” a track that signals not only a powerful sonic statement, but the beginning of an inspired new chapter for the band.
Layered in emotion, precision, and melodic depth, “Echoes” explores the internal battles we fight, the shadows we leave behind, and the strength found in forging a new identity. Delivered with unrelenting passion and signature intensity, the song highlights the band’s trademark balance of crushing heaviness and poignant introspection.
“Echoes” also marks the debut of a dynamic new AS I LAY DYING lineup, bringing together seasoned talent and fresh energy:
Tim Lambesis – Vocals
Chris Clancy – Bass, Clean Vocals
Bill Hudson – Guitar
Don Vedda – Guitar
Tim Yeung – Drums
“As the only primary songwriter on every AILD album, I’m always going to a find a path forward for this catalog of music that I’m so passionate about,” says Tim Lambesis. “But sometimes things come together even better than expected. I’m incredibly grateful for my new bandmates. In addition to being incredibly talented, they genuinely care about my well being and the band we are now all a part of.”
“Tim L and I first met almost 20 years ago and I’ve been in multiple bands with Tim Y,” adds Bill Hudson. “It’s an honor to be a part of the new chapter of As I Lay Dying. What a great way to get together and play with so many friends of 15+ years at the same time!”
“Excited to finally share this new chapter. Check out the music video for Echoes, proud of what we’ve created together. Hope you enjoy it,” affirms Chris Clancy.
This new formation infuses the band with renewed vitality and artistic momentum. Each member brings a unique voice and refined musicianship, helping to craft a sound that’s both familiar and forward-thinking, rooted in legacy, but boldly reaching into new territory.
Additionally, AS I LAY DYING will embark on an electrifying European tour this fall, celebrating the 20th anniversary of their landmark album Shadows Are Security. Fans will experience a career-spanning set, with deep cuts, timeless anthems, and a renewed fire on stage. Tickets are available HERE.
Finnish melodic death metal act Obscure Fate is about to release their debut album ‘Shades of a Dying World’. The release date is announce later by Inverse Records. The first single ‘Age of Delusion’ is unleashed today and it’s available here: https://push.fm/fl/obscure-fate-age-of-delusion
The band comments: ” “Age of Delusion” is a dystopian and cynical view of the modern world. It criticizes those in power (politicians, the media, religion) who manipulate the masses with lies, fear, and illusions. The truth is lost, and freedom is just an illusion. The song is both a warning and an accusation. Who benefits from all this, and why are people blind to it?”
–Composed by Kaleva Kovalainen & Antti Möttönen –Lyrics by Tapio Möttönen –ISRC-code: FI3FC2552405 –Single cover by Jarno Lahti –Mixed by Tero “TeeCee” Kinnunen –Mastered by Mika Jussila, Finnvox Studiot Oy
Obscure Fate was originally formed in 2008 in Paltamo, Finland, as the solo project of guitarist and songwriter Kaleva Kovalainen. In 2009, drummer Jari Keränen and bassist Petri Möttönen joined, giving the songs their first real band form. Shortly after, guitarist Joni Moisanen and vocalist Tapio Möttönen became official members, and together the group arranged dozens of tracks for full band performances. From the very beginning, Tapio handled the lyrics, with Petri contributing to the song Spectral Exile.
The current lineup was completed in 2019 when bassist Antti Möttönen replaced Petri. Musically, Obscure Fate is rooted in traditional melodic death metal, though elements of thrash and classic heavy metal also find their way into the band’s sound. Kaleva’s prolific songwriting provided a strong foundation for the band, while the lyrics explore themes of social criticism, fictional storytelling, and inner struggles.
In 2021, Obscure Fate released their first EP. Recording sessions for their debut full-length album began soon after, but due to various setbacks the process turned into a long and seemingly endless project. Finally, in April 2025, the band reached the final stages of completing the album, marking an important milestone in their journey. The debut album ‘Shades of a Dying World’ is set to be released later in 2026 via Inverse Records.
Line-up: Kaleva Kovalainen, Guitars Tapio Möttönen, Vocals Jari Keränen, Drums Joni Moisanen, Guitars, Backing Vocals Antti Möttönen, Bass
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! Click image to watch the video
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