Blackbriar are proud to finally present their new studio album, A Thousand Little Deaths, released today via Nuclear Blast Records. A modern masterpiece steeped in gothic mystique, featuring breathtaking tracks such as The Fossilized Widow, Floriography, A Last Sigh of Bliss, I Buried Us and Harpy.
Today, the band have also revealed a video for ‘Bluebeard’s Chamber‘, the album’s opener. The track is a fatalistic romatic tale, inspied by the classic French fairytale.
Vocalist Zora Cock comments: “Sometimes curiosity feels so strong that it’s almost as if you’re compelled to look by some unseen force, just as Aurora pricked her finger on the spinning wheel, which led her to a cursed sleep. A destructive kind of curiosity like Pandora’s, who opened the box, releasing all evil into the world. Or like Psyche, who couldn’t resist shining a light on her mysterious lover, only to lose him and be left pleading for forgiveness. Mine felt more like opening Bluebeard’s chamber, leaving me covered in blood.”
Across October and November you can see Blackbriar performing some of their new songs live at their headline tour across Europe. All dates are listed below.
BLACKBRIAR A THOUSAND LITTLE DEATHS HEADLINE TOUR 2025 Special guestsForever Still Oct. 23 – Tilburg, NL Oct. 24 – Utrecht, NL Oct. 25 – Osnabruck, DE Oct. 26 – Kortrijk, BE Oct. 28 – London, UK Oct. 29 – Paris, FR Oct. 30 – Lyon, FR Oct. 31 – Portugalete, ES Nov. 1 – Barcelona, ES Nov. 2 – Toulouse, FR Nov. 4 – Aarau, CH Nov. 5 – Milan, IT Nov. 7 – Wien, AT Nov. 8 – Leipzig, DE Nov. 9 – Warsaw, PL Nov. 11 – Berlin, DE Nov. 12 – Copenhagen, DK Nov. 13 – Hamburg, DE Nov. 14 – Cologne, DE Nov. 15 – Enschede, NL Nov. 29 – Istanbul, TR ** ** Blackbriar only
In the middle of Cradle of Filth‘s ongoing South American tour, keyboardist Zoe Marie Federoff has announced her immediate departure. A short time later, the band confirmed the split and already presented a replacement.
Federoff, who only joined the band in 2022 as Anabelle Iratni’s successor, cited personal reasons for her abrupt exit, as she shared in a statement on her social media channels:
A replacement has already been found in Kelsey Peters of CREWDLE. She will be filling in for the upcoming concerts, as Cradle of Filth announced in their statement:
Whether Cradle of Filth will have a new permanent member for their upcoming European tour remains to be seen. We wish Zoe Marie Federoff all the best on her future path and Cradle of Filth a successful continuation of their South American tour.
Canadian death metal force LAST RETCH unleash another lethal strike with their brand-new single “Dissolved in Lye (Down to Rot)”, taken from the forthcoming full-length “Abject Cruelty”, due out September 26th, 2025 via Time To Kill Records.
“Dissolved in Lye (Down to Rot)” is the second single from the band’s sophomore album. This relentless, high-speed track delves into the desire to annihilate one’s own body in pursuit of unity with death, seeking immortality through self-mutilation, using substances to transcend reality, and grasping for any means to escape the crushing weight of mental illness and addiction. The lyrics serve as a stark reflection of the hardships endured by society’s most vulnerable, ultimately highlighting the devastating effects of opioid and stimulant addiction.
Hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, LAST RETCH have been hard at work crafting a new chapter that promises to command the attention of underground death metal fans worldwide. Blending the bulldozer-like march of war masters Bolt Thrower with the bone-crushing stomp of Cannibal Corpse at their most muscular, the band has forged a sound that’s primed for the chaos of the pit and the raw aggression of the genre’s most punishing traditions.
“Abject Cruelty” stands as a testament to LAST RETCH’s dedication to relentless riffing and unflinching heaviness.
Tracklist:
1. Abject Cruelty 2. Beasley Meth Merchants 3. Dissecting the Leper 4. In the Polder They Reek 5. Resinous Drip of Decay 6. Dissolved in Lye (Down to Rot) 7. Oozing Pustules 8. Gatling Gun
LAST RETCH is a death metal band hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
They first made their mark in early 2021 with a well-received demo that captured their raw, unfiltered sound and quickly drew the attention of underground death metal fans. In September 2022, LAST RETCH released their debut full-length album, “Sadism and Severed Heads”, a savage collection of nine tracks that pushed their sound to new levels of intensity and featured cover artwork by renowned painter Paolo Girardi. Building on this momentum, the band released the “Ergotism” EP in April 2024, showcasing their evolution with a tighter, even more aggressive sound.
LAST RETCH continues to refine their approach to death metal, never shying away from brutality while adding new layers of depth and atmosphere to their music. In 2025, the band will return with a new album, an even more structured and well-produced effort that promises to be their most impressive work to date.
Line-up:
Finlay Blakelock – Vocals Matt Fyke – Bass Spencer Robson – Drums Derek Brzozowski – Guitar John Russell – Guitar
Canadian/U.S. progressive rock/metal band, SYRINX, are set to release their sophomore full-length album, Time out of Place, September 9 on Ocula Records! Pre-sale is now available on Bandcamp.
On Time Out of Place, SYRINX deliver a modern-day rock opera that pushes the boundaries of heavy metal and classic prog rock! Glistening ethereal sounds, heavy moods with unforgettable hooks! This is music with cerebral depth, recorded fully on analog gear with no computer or A.I trickery!
Music videos for the album’s first two singles, “A Waking Dream” and “1875,” are available now:
A limited edition 1st pressing of Time out of Place by Ocula Records (475 blue/purple vinyl LPs and 200 CDs) is available for pre-order on Bandcamp.
Embrace the dark, Seek the light
Track listing:
Mitosis (Second Light)
1875
The Master’s Host
Solace Within Dreams
The Knowing
A Waking Dream
Shades of Your Purpose
Unraveler
It Left
Credits: Album art by Steve at Chronic Creative. Recorded by Felix Fung December 2024, January/February 2025 at Little Red Sounds, Vancouver BC. Mixed Analog by Nathan Jackson & Syrinx at MDC studios Toronto Ontario, April 27-29th 2025. Additional recordings done by Graham McGee at Othello Studios and Bobby Shock at Shock Manor (New Jersey). Mastered by Brock McFarlane at CPS Mastering May 2025. Illustrations and font by Yodth Gnosis. Layout and additional graphic design by John Gianelli. All songs written and performed by SYRINX.
Line-up: Graham McGee – Guitars/Moog Taurus/Little Phatty/Minimoog/Oberheim OB-X/Backing Vocals JP Abboud – Vocals Seth Lyon – Drums/Percussion Bobby Shock – Bass/Moog Taurus/Minimoog/Oberheim Matrix Lady Chanelle- Supporting Vocals
Bio:
SYRINX – Heavy moods. Hard grooves. Progressive fire from the fringe.
Born in the shadows of a slanted farmhouse outside Vancouver, SYRINX is a heavy metal/progressive rock collective led by guitarist, producer, Graham McGee. Known for their theatrical flair and cerebral songwriting, the band delivers a fresh and unique blend of oldschool heavymetal and classic prog wizardry — echoing the likes of Rush, Genesis, Fates Warning, Queensrÿche, and Judas Priest.
SYRINX began over a decade ago when McGee met powerhouse vocalist Jean-Pierre Abboud (JP) during a wild 30-date Canadian tour with their former band Funeral Circle. When that group folded, the two set their sights on a more expansive sonic path — moving away from gothic and occult themes into deeper, more musically daring territory. From this shift, SYRINX emerged. After their first two releases in 2019 and 2020, SYRINX went dormant as McGee battled a severe case of Lyme disease, stepping away from music entirely. But the silence didn’t last. Returning with renewed fire, McGee unexpectedly linked up with drummer Seth Lyon—whose precision, creativity, and shared love of odd time signatures (and black coffee… and Rush) sparked an instant chemistry. In the foothills of the Pacific West Coast mountains, SYRINX breathed again.
Their upcoming sophomore LP Time Out of Place was nearly derailed just weeks before recording when their bassist unexpectedly left the band. But rather than crumble, the band saw it as an opportunity. Enter Bobby Shock — a multi-instrumentalist from New Jersey who slid effortlessly into the SYRINX groove and smashed it out of the park on incredibly short notice. A fully aligned creative energy, Bobby is SYRINX in every way — and his presence elevated the album to a whole new level.
The band’s lineup now includes Graham McGee (guitar/synths), JP (vocals), Seth Lyon (drums), and Bobby Shock (bass/synth), with supporting vocals from Lady Chanelle, McGee’s wife a gifted vocalist whose harmonies add dimension and grace to the band’s already diverse sound. McGee and Shock also both wield Moog Taurus pedals and synths live, giving the band a crushing live presence rarely matched on modern stages!
Despite being spread across Vancouver, Denver, and New Jersey, the members work with focused intensity whenever they’re physically together.
This fall, SYRINX returns with a new album. music videos, a limited vinyl/cd release plus live performances and festival announcements.
Even among the underworld of extreme metal, after more than three decades, no band is more vile than Cryptopsy. While only a year removed from winning a Canadian Grammy, this summer, the legendary band of brutal death metal technicians reigned infernal bloodshed over Europe in high anticipation of their critically acclaimed new album.
“Cryptopsy have the chops of the conservatoire and the temperament of the wolverine”, Decibel wrote in praise of An Insatiable Violence. “Pound for pound, they are the most vicious of all”.
As they prepare to tear across the U.S. with Nile, today, Cryptopsy are announcing a European headline tour celebrating 30 years of None So Vile. Next year, the band will perform classic cuts from their revered second album, along with newly crowned hits off An Insatiable Violence, during 30+ dates across Europe and the United Kingdom. Joining them on this month-long run are 200 Stab Wounds, Inferi and Corpse Pile.
“We are beyond excited to return to Europe and the UK alongside 200 Stab Wounds, Inferi and Corpse Pile”, Cryptopsy says. “We will be honoring the 30th anniversary of None So Vile by performing some of our favorite songs from this iconic album.
“None So Vile is a legendary album that helped craft the landscape for modern death metal and was a huge inspiration for our most recent album An Insatiable Violence.
“We are stoked to celebrate its legacy with all of our fans”.
Cryptopsy All So Vile European Tour 2026 Celebrating 30 years of None So Vile with special guests 200 Stab Wounds, Inferi and Corpse Pile
15 January – Germany, Hannover @ Béi Chéz Heinz 16 January – Germany, Dortmund @ Junkyard 17 January – Belgium, Antwerp @ Zappa 18 January – UK, Southampton @ Engine Rooms 19 January – UK, Bristol @ The Fleece 20 January – UK, Glasgow @ Slay 21 January – UK, Nottingham @ Rescue Rooms 22 January – UK, Manchester @ Club Academy 23 January – UK, Plymouth @ The Quad Theatre 24 January – UK, London @ O2 Academy Islington 25 January – The Netherlands, Nijmegen @ Doornroosje 26 January – Germany, Hamburg @ Logo 27 January – Sweden, Stockholm @ Kollektivet Livet 29 January – Norway, Oslo @ Goldie 30 January – Denmark, Copenhagen @ Pumpehuset 31 January – Germany, Leipzig @ Hellraiser 1 February – Germany, Berlin @ Hole44 2 February – Poland, Warsaw @ Proxima 3 February – Czech Republic, Prague @ Rock Cafe 4 February – Austria, Vienna @ Szene 5 February – Hungary, Budapest @ Barba Negra 6 February – Germany, Munich @ Backstage 7 February – Italy, Milan @ Legend Club 8 February – Switzerland, Aarau @ KiFF 9 February – France, Lyon @ Club Transbo 10 February – Spain, Barcelona @ Wolf 11 February – Spain, Madrid @ Revi Live 12 February – Spain, Portugalete @ Groove 13 February – France, Toulouse @ Metronum 14 February – France, Nantes @ Le Ferrailleur 15 February – France, Paris @ Petit Bain
Cryptopsy will begin celebrating the 30th anniversary of None So Vile later this year on their upcoming tours of Asia, Australia and New Zealand. While in Japan, the band will join forces with the country’s native death metal Samurai and their Season of Mist labelmates in Defiled.
Cryptopsy All So Vile Asia, Australia & New Zealand Tour 2025 28 November – Dubai, AE @ P7 Arena, Media One Hotel 29 November – Bangalore, IN @ Fandom 30 November – Bangkok, TH @ Mr. Fox Livehouse 2 December – Taipei, TW @ Jack Studio 5 December – Shanghai, CH @ Cave Art Venue 6 December – Shanghai, CH @ Cave Art Venue 7 December – Tianjin, CH @ 20 Years of the Music Scene 8 December – Seoul, KR @ JS Art Hall 11 December – Tokyo, JP* @ WWWX 12 December – Tokyo, JP* @ WWWX 14 December – Auckland, NZ @ Double Whammy 15 December – Wellington, NZ @ Vallhalla 17 December – Canberra, AU @ The Base 18 December – Brisbane, AU @ Crowbar 19 December – Sydney, AU @ Crowbar 20 December – Melbourne, AU @ Croxton * w/ Defiled
More than 30 years into their storied career, Montreal death metal innovators Cryptopsy return with their ninth studio album, An Insatiable Violence, set for release on June 20, 2025 on Season of Mist.
Revered in extreme metal circles for such groundbreaking classics as 1994’s Blasphemy Made Flesh and the 1996 magnum opus None So Vile, Cryptopsy find yet another gear on An Insatiable Violence, which further solidifies the band’s place in the upper echelon of death metal. Coming out of the pandemic, the band dedicated themselves to staying on top of their game more than ever before, with the intention of consistently putting out a new record every two years. That started with 2023’s acclaimed As Gomorrah Burns, and continues 21 months later with An Insatiable Violence.
“We had to write the majority of An Insatiable Violence while on the Death to All tour, which was something we’d never done before”, vocalist Matt McGachy says. “Flo [Mounier, drums] and Chris [Donaldson, guitar] really put their hats on. It was a feat”.
“Ever since COVID our focus is clearer, a lot of work gets done faster, and we push each other to get it done.”, Mounier says.
In addition to featuring some of the fastest passages Cryptopsy has ever recorded – keen listeners will even hear the odd gravity blast from Mounier, a rarity from the virtuoso drummer – the controlled chaos of their signature sound is offset by well-timed passages that ease off the gas pedal enough to allow listeners to come up for some air. That dynamic rage on An Insatiable Violence in turn makes the more aggressive moments hit even harder, which is immediately noticeable on the harrowing “Until There’s Nothing Left” and the chugging closing track “Malicious Needs”. Olivier Pinard anchors “Fools Last Acclaim” with stunning authority (keeping pace with Mounier is an unenviable task) while Donaldson offsets gnarly, atonal riffs with melodic passages throughout the record. “It’s a continuation of As Gomorrah Burns,” McGachy says, “We really wanted to make a groovy record, and we think we’ve done it.”
It seems as though nothing is scarier than real life right now, and An Insatiable Violence is a commentary on today’s society as though filtered through the transgressive, countercultural perspectives of J.G. Ballard and David Cronenberg.
“It all came to me in a dream in August 2023,” elaborates McGachy. “I woke up, I took my phone, and I wrote down the title of the record. It’s about a person that wakes up every day and fixes a machine. Tinkers with it, tries to make it better all day long, sweating in the sun, and then at night, they strap themself into this machine and the machine tortures them, and they love it. Then they wake up the next day and fix it again to make it more efficient, to keep harnessing it, and then just keep doing it over and over again.
While fantastically twisted, An Insatiable Violence mirrors our toxic relationship with social media. “We’re continuously trying to feed this algorithm of the machine while it’s totally tearing us apart socially and psychologically”, McGachy continues. “’The Nimis Adoration’ is about mukbang, these Korean people that eat too much food on the Internet. Piles and piles of food. A poor girl died on a live cam”.
At the center of the album is the mind-boggling percussion skill of Mounier, arguably the most imposing Canadian drummer not named Peart, who dominates such standout tracks as “Dead Eyes Replete”, “Fools Last Acclaim”, and “Embrace the Nihility”. “I look at Flo as an Olympic athlete,” says McGachy. “I want to push this guy to go a lot faster than Cryptopsy’s previous releases. We have so much more to give, and I wanted just drain it all out of him while he’s still at the top of his game, because he is. He’s crushing.”
“I mix up a lot of a physical activity, like resistance training into the drumming,” Mounier says. “I recently developed new techniques that make it easier to go even faster, so I tried to push that on this album. My focus is now more on dynamics and the touch of the snare, a certain snap of the snare, a rim shot on the snare, the toms, a light touch or a hard touch. Live, I can really let go, you know, give the sound guy a hard time,” he adds with a laugh.
For McGachy, who has always boasted a powerful, guttural death growl, the rigors of touring have enabled him to evolve as a vocalist, and he turns in a revelatory performance on An Insatiable Violence. In addition to ear-scraping screams that rival George “Corpsegrinder” Fisher, McGachy unleashes the deepest, filthiest death growls of his career. “Gomorrah was the first album that I recorded with my full false chord scream, which is something that I’d only just touched on The Book of Suffering: Tome II in little sections,” he says. “We did at least 140 shows since Gomorrah. I exclusively did my false chords during all the songs that we performed on None So Vile and Blasphemy Made Flesh. And then, when we did go into the studio for An Insatiable Violence, Chris would be like, ‘Deeper, you must go deeper!’”
Another fearsome vocalist from Cryptopsy’s lore pops back into the booth on An Insatiable Violence. “When we were recording the vocals for ‘Embrace the Nihility’, Chris had the idea of ending the song with the same vocal pattern as the end of ‘…and Then It Passes’”, McGachy remembers. “We figured if we were going to rip ourselves off, then we may as well get the real thing. We were honored that Mike DiSalvo accepted. We are all huge fans of Cryptopsy’s DiSalvo era. His vocals on this album are an ultra Easter egg for our fans”.
In addition to the effusive praise As Gomorrah Burns received from within the metal scene, the 2023 album achieved a first for Cryptopsy: earning them their first ever JUNO Award in 2024 for Metal/Hard Music Album of the Year. “We had little-to-no expectations of winning” says McGachy. ”We didn’t even go to the ceremonies because we were on tour in Europe with Atheist. On the day we found out that we won, we had a crazy 18-hour drive from Derby to Germany, plus a ferry ride. But we still partied for 48 hours. Flo bought an expensive bottle of champagne”.
Cryptopsy recognize that not every death metal band sticks around long enough to win a Canadian Grammy 30 years into their career. The cover art for An Insatiable Violence was created by the late, great vocalist Martin Lacroix. “The album artwork has got to be one of the most important things to us!”, the band says. “Martin Lacroix was one of our vocalists, one of our great friends and one of the nicest people that anyone could have the privilege to meet. We really wish he was here with us to share this moment. His perfect smile would say it all! Rest in peace brother”.
With Cryptopsy’s latest career renaissance showing no signs of slowing down, the recent accolades are only the beginning. An Insatiable Violence reaches a new peak in a career loaded with them.
Lineup Flo Mounier – Drums Matt McGachy – Vocals Christian Donaldson – Guitar Oli Pinard – Bass
SERAINA TELLI presents the official video for her new single ‘Home’. The song is taken from the upcoming studio album ‘Green’ which will be released on 24 October on Metalville.
Seraina Telli’s latest song, ‘Home,’ is inspired by a deep sense of connection to family – the ‘family feeling,’ as Seraina herself calls it. It’s hardly surprising, then, that her family plays a central role in her life, and an important message that Seraina received from her mother is at the heart of the song: ‘You can always come home, no matter what.’ “
Musically, Seraina strikes a gentler note with ‘Home’ than we are used to from her. The song deliberately breaks away from her usual sound, is understated and atmospheric, with warm, soft sounds that leave room for many emotions. And yet it is not a classic ballad – rather, it is a song that speaks between the lines and lingers in the mind.
For Seraina, ‘Home’ is more than just another song – it is an emotional statement and at the same time the prelude to a new phase that begins with the upcoming album.
With her new album “Green”, Swiss artist SERAINA TELLI unveils a bold musical evolution – personal, clear, and conceptually ambitious. The title is no coincidence: “Music appears in colors to me – andGreenis the first color in a larger project,” she explains. Thematically, the album revolves around responsibility – to others, the environment, and oneself.
Musically, “Green” explores new territory, featuring more electronic elements and a deliberate move away from traditional rock arrangements. Telli’s songwriting takes center stage, supported by producer Rico Horber. The result is a collection of diverse, emotionally rich tracks that blend pop, alternative Rock, and balladic depth combined with Telli’s crisp and distinctive sound.
Her lyrics span from social commentary (“Consequences”) to deeply personal reflections (“Gold”) and empowering anthems like “Let It All Out”, which call for self-expression and authenticity. Telli presents herself more vulnerably than ever – showing that true strength often lies in openness.
“Green” marks the beginning of a new creative chapter – a statement for more depth, consciousness, and sincerity in modern music.
TRACK LISTING
01 Let It All Out 02 Consequences 03 17 04 Home 05 Brown Eyed Boys 06 In Your Face Rock 07 Off 08 Love 09 Gold 10 Get back 11 Oh oh, Yeah yeah 12 Black & White
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