Irish metal crossover outfit Survivalist confront grief head on with ‘Infinity’, the first single from their forthcoming EP Four Nails, due for release on 13th November via Seek and Strike. Drawing on deeply personal experiences of cancer, loss and recovery the track channels pain into something powerful, a reminder that even in our darkest moments, hope remains.
Commenting on the single, Survivalist said: “‘Infinity’ explores the anger and grief surrounding cancer, drawing from guitarist Nick’s brother’s battle and recovery, and my own experience having lost a brother to cancer. Ultimately, it’s a message of hope, resilience and reminding people that there is always light beyond the darkest moments.”
That combination of uncompromising heaviness and emotional honesty runs throughout Four Nails, which finds the four-piece reconnecting with the heavier influences that shaped them growing up. Following their January 2026 album A Place for Those Who Suffer, Alone, the EP represents a more direct reflection of the band as they are today. With a more streamlined and natural writing process, Survivalist have embraced a more aggressive edge while retaining the sense of hope at the heart of their music.
Across four tracks, deathcore and metalcore collide with groove-driven riffs, crushing breakdowns and two-step passages, with songs exploring mental and physical health, the state of the world and historical figures. Written with the live environment in mind, the material is built for the pit as much as personal reflection, balancing cathartic aggression with themes that reward a closer listen.
“Most importantly, these four tracks feel like a true reflection of the band we’ve become,” the band explain. “If you’re into heavy music, there’s something here for you.”
Formed in Belfast, Ireland, Survivalist blend metalcore, deathcore and groove metal into their self-described ‘groovecore’ sound. Since their 2021 debut album VII, the band have steadily built their reputation through intense live performances and emotionally charged songwriting, sharing stages with Thy Art Is Murder, Chelsea Grin, Polaris, Suffocation, Atreyu, Kublai Khan, Party Cannon, Heriot and Distant, among others. Their latest full-length, A Place for Those Who Suffer, Alone, further explored isolation, anxiety and self-worth, earning coverage from outlets including Metal Hammer, Kerrang!,Metal Injection, Clash, Notion Magazine and Lambgoat.
For Survivalist, music is ultimately about turning personal struggles and trauma into something positive that others can connect with. They make no claim to have all the answers; instead, they offer an honest acknowledgement of the fears and hardships we share, creating music that provides both escapism and a reminder to keep moving forward. With Four Nails, that message arrives with renewed force and ‘Infinity’ sets the tone with a powerful reminder that even when life takes us to our darkest places, there is still light to be found.
Track-list:
1. House Of Hate 2. Compass Rose 3. Claymore 4. Infinity
Survivalist are: Gavin Sharp (vocals) Nick Butcher (guitars) Lee Shaw (bass) Rhys Fraser (drums)
Friday October 16, 2026, KAT premiered the video for “Dark River”, the second single extracted from their upcoming studio album “Death Is Not Enough”.
Following the release of the video for the first single “Waging War”, the band offers “Dark River”, a track firmly rooted in authentic old-school heavy metal. The single stands out for its raw power, steering clear of unnecessary experimentation.
Piotr Luczyk comments on the second single “Dark River”:
“I like having a sense of humor about myself. That doesn’t mean I don’t take important matters seriously. On the contrary: I believe perspective and irony do not diminish the importance of serious things. Sometimes they can make the message even more powerful and help it reach a wider audience.”
“Dark River” is KAT’s final single ahead of the release of “Death Is Not Enough”, scheduled for Thursday, October 23, 2026, via Logosound in physical CD and vinyl formats, as well as on all major digital streaming and download platforms.
“Babylon Roma Lex Est,Babylon Roma Iudicium Est, Babylon Roma Iudicium Est”
1. Waging War 2. Taste of Pain 3. Dark River 4. Haunted by You 5. Fiery Desires 6. Burn it Down 7. Looking for a Fight 8. Falling Into Darkness 9. Soulless Liar 10. Devil
“PLUG AND PLAY” is the newest single from Italy’s MASTER BOOT RECORD. The track comes off the band’s impending new Computer Metal full-length, set for official unveiling on October 30th via Metal Blade Records.
Comments band mastermind and multi-instrumentalist, Vittorio D’Amore, “Every MASTER BOOT RECORD album ships with one melodic anthem. “PLUG AND PLAY” is the purest build of that code: no drivers, no setup, it just runs and its melodies will stick in your memory.“
The single comes accompanied by a video and game demo. D’Amore comments, “The video for ‘Plug and Play’ is not just a music video: it is the trailer of ‘No Trace Back,’ a racing game we are developing at Theta Division Games, the team behind VirtuaVerse. Elder0010 codes it in Unity, I write the music, and we shape the concept and game design together. It is a racer in pure vector graphics, in the line of the early arcade classics like Star Hawk, Tempest, and Cosmic Chasm: fast, high framerate, set in a virtual world where you compete for the prestige of your house. The free demo already runs on several mechanics, and the full version will go further, adding narrative and strategy elements and VR support. Computer metal has always come with code attached: crypto puzzles, ARGs, a whole server, a video game. This time the code is a racer. The demo is free at thetadivision.com.”
Stream MASTER BOOT RECORD‘s previously released single, “DOT MATRIX,” HERE.
Computer Metal makes a bold statement across its ten songs. The follow-up to 2024’s Hardwarez, Computer Metal was written via MIDI in Cubase, with the computer as the main instrument. The record shifts from hardcore to progressive metal, thrash metal, melodic metal, death metal, symphonic classical metal, industrial metal, and so on. On Computer Metal, while the synth can do almost everything a metal guitar does, it cannot replicate some things, like palm muting. So, while the synth remains the identity of the sound, adding guitars brings in the human variations that make it feel alive.
D’Amore took a new approach to writing Computer Metal. “Most of my records were written live on stream quite instinctively. This time I didn’t stream, because I needed a more meditative process.” Working offline gave him time to write, experiment, and hone in.
The album’s concept is, “sensory memory.” D’Amore elaborates, “Every title is a piece of hardware or a command that anyone who lived through that era of computing carries in their body: the sound of a dot matrix printer, the click of a turbo button, the glow of a CRT, the ritual of Ctrl+Alt+Del or the mythical Socket 7.“
Since 2016, MASTER BOOT RECORD has released 16 albums, joining Metal Blade Records in 2020. MASTER BOOT RECORD produced the video game VirtuaVerse, released on all major gaming platforms, as well as its original soundtrack.
“Computer Metal” is not a genre tag D’Amore picked; it is a genre he built, and Computer Metal is its definition. Ten tracks, 42 minutes, a single LP, old-school. Everything you hear was written note by note by a human with a keyboard and a mouse controlling a machine. Everything you see in the artwork was typed character by character. No generated content, no shortcuts. If you lived that era, this album will read your memory. If you didn’t, it will install it. SPREAD THE CODE.
Eivør comments: “The song is about a faint memory that still lingers, almost like a dream.
“I remember looking up at the moon in the dark sky when I was little, wondering why it always looked so sad. I would imagine all sorts of reasons, and my imagination would just wander off.
“The music video for this track was created by the incredible Gwenaël Akira. I just love how he understands my music in such a visual way and how he manages to capture the raw emotions, nature and a distorted dream like reality that captures the essence of this song beautifully.”
Tracklist:
01. Og mánin græt / And The Moon Cried 02. Drekafljóð / Dragon Maiden 03. Verjugarðar / Walls 04. Spøkilsir / Revenants 05. Hinumegin / The Other Side 06. Healer 07. Eon 08. Tann tú saknar / The One You Long For 09. Fangað (feat. Elinborg) / Trapped 10. Everyone But Me
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Whether you’re already embedded into Eivør’s ever-expanding world or yet to fall under its spell, Tungl is a far-reaching journey of discovery.
Tungl – a Faroese word for ‘moon’ – sees Eivør reach further into elemental realms than ever before. Immersive, unmoored and steeped in a sense of time-stretched drama where familiar marker points give way as an inner compass emerges over its 10 searching tracks, it’s an album also in tune with a very contemporary need for navigation, self-belief and rejuvenation in the most uncertain of times.
Eivør has spent the summer performing across Europe, presenting a select number of headline concerts and appearing at leading festivals including Paléo Festival, Brutal Assault and Summer Breeze. She has two summer performances left, at ArcTanGent (UK) and Sun and Thunder Festival (Spain).
To celebrate the release of Tungl, Eivør will present three special album release concerts this October. Eivør will be playing two consecutive nights at Nordic House in Tórshavn, Faroe Islands, today 16th and tomorrow 17th October, before she returns to Harpa’s Eldborg Hall in Reykjavík, Iceland, on 23rd October for a unique performance featuring special guest musicians in one of the Nordic region’s most iconic concert halls. These intimate events will offer audiences a rare opportunity to experience Tungl performed in a special setting before Eivør embarks on her extensive international tour.
Eivør will also be undertaking an extensive headline tour across North America later this year, and across Europe and the UK into 2027.
16 Oct – FO Tórshavn @ Nordic House 17 Oct – FO Tórshavn @ Nordic House 23 Oct – IS Reykjavík @ Eldborg, Harpa
EIVØR: NORTH AMERICA 2026
28 Oct 2026 – New York, NY, USA @ Racket 29 Oct 2026 – Washington, DC, USA @ The Howard 30 Oct 2026 – Wilmington, DE, USA @ The Queen 31 Oct 2026 – Montreal, QC, Canada @ Le National 1 Nov 2026 – Boston, MA, USA @ Paradise Rock Club 3 Nov 2026 – Cleveland, OH, USA @ Globe Iron 4 Nov 2026 – Chicago, IL, USA @ Park West 6 Nov 2026 – St. Louis, MO, USA@ The Sovereign 7 Nov 2026 – Madison, WI, USA @ Atwood Music Hall 8 Nov 2026 – Minneapolis, MN, USA @ Fine Line 10 Nov 2026 – Englewood, CO, USA @ Gothic 12 Nov 2026 – Salt Lake City, UT, USA @ Metro Music Hall 13 Nov 2026 – Boise, ID, USA @ Treefort Music Hall 15 Nov 2026 – Seattle, WA, USA @ Neptune Theatre 17 Nov 2026 – Vancouver, Canada @ The Pearl 18 Nov 2026 – Portland, OR, USA @ Wonder Ballroom 20 Nov 2026 – San Francisco, CA, USA @ August Hall 21 Nov 2026 – Los Angeles, CA, USA @ Teragram Ballroom 22 Nov 2026 – San Diego, CA, USA @ House of Blues
EIVØR: EUROPE 2027
24 Feb 2027 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Store Vega 26 Feb 2027 – Aarhus, Denmark @ Train 27 Feb 2027 – Hamburg, Germany @ Docks 28 Feb 2027 – Hannover, Germany @ Capitol 2 Mar 2027 – Brussels, Belgium @ AB 3 Mar 2027 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg @ Kulturfabrik 4 Mar 2027 – Utrecht, Netherlands @ TivoliVredenburg 6 Mar 2027 – Paris, France @ Olympia 7 Mar 2027 – London, UK @ O2 Forum Kentish Town 9 Mar 2027 – Cologne, Germany @ Live Music Hall 10 Mar 2027 – Stuttgart, Germany @ LKA Longhorn 11 Mar 2027 – Frankfurt, Germany @ Batschkapp 13 Mar 2027 – Bern, Switzerland @ Bierhübeli 14 Mar 2027 – Milan, Italy @ Live Club 15 Mar 2027 – Vienna, Austria @ Ottakringer Brauerei 16 Mar 2027 – Munich, Germany @ Kesselhaus 18 Mar 2027 – Prague, Czech Republic @ Roxy 19 Mar 2027 – Dresden, Germany @ Reithalle Straße E 20 Mar 2027 – Berlin, Germany @ Huxleys Neue Welt 21 Mar 2027 – Warsaw, Poland @ Progresja 23 Mar 2027 – Vilnius, Lithuania – Loftas 24 Mar 2027 – Helsinki, Finland @ Kulttuuritalo 26 Mar 2027 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Vasateatern 27 Mar 2027 – Gothenburg, Sweden @ Pustervik
For over two decades, Faroese artist Eivør has been regarded as one of the most bewitching and fearless voices to have emerged from the Nordic music scene. Ranging across rock, pop noir, jazz and folk to electronica over the course of 11 solo albums, various collaborations, live albums and soundtrack work including The Last Kingdom, God of War and God of War Ragnarök, her musical path has revealed both a restless, explorative spirit and a singer deeply connected to her Faroese roots, earning her the Nordic Council Music Prize along the way.
It’s testament to the singular yet universal nature of her music that her fanbase has grown to include metalheads and the Norse pagan folk scene – for whom her startling voice, hide drum and throat-chant incantation, Trøllabundin, has become an unofficial anthem – as well as the mainstream, all instinctively understanding that music coming from a place of true authenticity knows no boundaries.
If Eivør’s last album, Enn, marked the beginning of a darker, more atmospheric phase, her forthcoming release, Tungl – the Faroese word for ‘moon’ – and her first for the powerhouse German metal label Nuclear Blast, sees her reach further into elemental realms than ever before. Immersive, unmoored and steeped in a sense of time-stretched drama where familiar marker points give way as an inner compass emerges over its 10 searching tracks, it’s an album also in tune with a very contemporary need for navigation, self-belief and rejuvenation in the most uncertain of times.
As Eivør herself says:
“Tungl explores the ever-changing cycles of life – its songs move between moments of tenderness and heartache, love and loss, and the emotional tides that shape us. Like the moon that inspired its title, Tungl serves as a gentle guide through life’s darker passages, illuminating the beauty, resilience, and transformation found along the way.”
Swiss Thrash/Power Metal outfit GOMORRA has officially announced its third studio album, entitled “Blood Of The Innocent”, which is set for worldwide release on November 13 via Noble Demon. To mark the announcement, the band has unleashed the crushing first track, “Supreme Hate”.
The song is accompanied by an official music video, which you can watch below.
GOMORRA mastermind Damir Eskic comments: “Despite a massive back catalog and radio silence from most metal mags, we’re proud to keep forging our own path. My goal has always been simple: keep writing, keep touring, and stay relentless – a standard I’ve upheld across countless tours with Destruction.‘Supreme Hate’ pays tribute to that longevity while diving into Gomorra’s core themes of humanity’s dark, repeating cycles. It’s more than just a track – it’s a statement and an absolute metal anthem.“
Tracklist:
01. Human 02. Northman 03. Rising Nation 04. Supreme Hate 05. Eternal Ice 06. Blood Of The Innocent 07. Friend Of War 08. Cycle Of Decay 09. Endless Sacrifice
Fast, aggressive, and fiercely dynamic: GOMORRA deliver a relentless fusion of heavy, power, and thrash metal. Built around crushing grooves, lightning-fast riffing, and huge, infectious melodies, the Swiss formation bridges classic songwriting with a modern, heavy-hitting production.
At the heart of this sound stands guitarist and mastermind Damir Eskic, for whom GOMORRA serves a very specific and personal purpose. Known internationally as a shredding force within German thrash metal legends DESTRUCTION, Damir created GOMORRA as a creative outlet to explore a style he couldn’t fully express in his main band: classic US-style power metal infused with raw thrash energy.
Beyond the musical vision, what makes GOMORRA truly distinct is the deep-rooted personal bond within the line-up. Damir joined forces with close friends he has known since his teenage years. This lifelong connection creates an undeniable chemistry, bringing authentic brotherhood, raw energy, and genuine passion to both their songwriting and live performances.
After turning heads with their formidable debut “Divine Judgement” (2020) and locking in their sound with the uncompromising “Dealer Of Souls” (2022), GOMORRA are now ready to raise the bar once again.
“Blood Of The Innocent” arrives on November 13 via Noble Demon, promising nine brand-new tracks of relentless power, razor-sharp solos, and pure metal attitude. The album is now available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION
The Greek dark atmospheric metal band ELYSION celebrate twenty years together with their fourth studio album, featuring guest appearances by Sakis Tolis of Rotting Christ and Konstantinos Togas of Nightrage and Herta.
Twenty years after their formation, Greek dark atmospheric metal band ELYSION release Identity, their fourth studio album, out now via Massacre Records on Digipak CD, limited vinyl LP and digital formats.
A celebration of the band’s two-decade journey, Identity reflects ELYSION’s artistic evolution while paying tribute to the fans who have supported them along the way. Though not a concept album, its songs share a common atmosphere and explore identity, personal struggle, resilience, belonging, unity and hope in an increasingly fragmented world.
The album expands the band’s signature sound with a more dynamic and adventurous approach to songwriting, while retaining the atmospheric darkness and emotional intensity that have earned them an international following. It was produced by Fotis Benardo and ELYSION at Devasoundz Studio, mixed by Benardo and mastered by Nasos Nomikos at VU Productions. The artwork was created by Dimitris Tzortzis.
“Identity is the most mature, intense and daring album we have ever created,” says the band. “It is true to our roots, but at the same time pushes our music further than ever before. In many ways, it represents exactly who we are today and what we have learned over twenty years of making music together. This album is our way of thanking everyone who stood by our side and believed in our songs.”
Identity features two special guest appearances: Greek metal icon Sakis Tolis of Rotting Christ contributes vocals to “Harvest”, while Konstantinos Togas of Nightrage and Herta joins the band on “The Last Ride”.
The album’s singles include “Guardian Angel”, “Phoenix” and “Dead Loves”. The video for “Guardian Angel” addresses child abuse and the urgent need to create a safer world for children. “Phoenix” celebrates resilience and the strength to rise again, while “Dead Loves” explores the enduring nature of love through a dark, gothic atmosphere.
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