As the mighty IRON MAIDEN embarks on their epic 50th Anniversary Tour, rising heavy metal torchbearers VEIL OF THE SERPENT unleash a thunderous tribute to the gods of metal with their bold and brooding cover of “Wasting Love“.
Originally released on MAIDEN’s Fear Of The Dark album in 1992, “Wasting Love” stands as one of the band’s most emotive and haunting tracks – a fitting choice for VEIL OF THE SERPENT, whose signature sound fuses modern heaviness with classic metal spirit.
VEIL OF THE SERPENT’s version reimagines the ballad through a darker, doom-laced lens, amplifying the song’s themes of love, loss and longing, while staying true to the essence that made it iconic. The single lands as IRON MAIDEN kickoff their Run For Your Lives World Tour, and VEIL OF THE SERPENT’s tribute serves as a fitting companion to the festivities – a salute from a new generation of metal faithful who continue to carry the torch.
VEIL OF THE SERPENT‘s “Wasting Love” is available now across all major streaming platforms. And the band also unveiled a striking lyric video, now live on YouTube.
About the band: VEIL OF THE SERPENT was forged in 2021 by guitarist Gene and his son Felix. United by blood and their obsession for heavy metal, the duo began plotting their thundering assault in 2020. What began as a vision quickly evolved into a full-scale sonic onslaught with the arrival of powerhouse vocalist JD, completing their unholy trinity. Together, they channel the raw, unyielding spirit of metal, delivering a sound that’s both brutal and haunting, destined to leave a lasting scar on the heavy music landscape.
VEIL OF THE SERPENT is: JD – Vocals Gene – Guitars Felix – Drums
German atmospheric dark folk and black metal project CINEASTRE returns with their highly anticipated follow-up to their 2023 self-titled debut. On July 25th, Hymnen an die Nacht will be released worldwide via Black Lion Records.
Marking our 190th release, this album brings us closer to a major milestone—200 albums released globally.
After three years of dedicated work, Cineastre now unveil their haunting and poetic sophomore effort.
Listen to the first singleMondscheintrunkene Lindenblüten:
Once again, the band explores themes of romanticism to create a powerful blend of melodic black metal and dark folk. The album embodies both euphoria and melancholy, expressing a longing for a more enchanted world—one that transcends the chaos of modernity.
Track list:
Sonnenaufgang
Mondscheintrunkene Lindenblüten
Zum ewigen Leben hin
Königsblau
Die Klage
Interludium: Solanum – Sehnsucht
So sternenklar die Nacht
Himmelslichter
Ode an die Hoffnung
Sonnenuntergang
Fortgang (Bonus)
Album Lineup: Jonathan Surek: Guitars, Vocals, Synthesizer Florian Münster: Drums, Mix, Master Steffen Vollmar: Bass
Steve Brockmann (Vision of Choice, Krilloan, Airs -a Rock Opera) releases debut album for BROCKMANN’S GUESTHOUZE – „Volume 1- 15 Original Top Hits From a Parallel Universe“!
Brockmann’s Guesthouse is a project by German rock/metal musician Steve Brockmann (Vision of Choice/Krilloan/Airs – a Rock Opera).
“I decided to establish “Brockmann’s Guesthouse” as a home for individual songs that aren’t intended for my current projects (like Vision of Choice) – I can record them whenever I want, without pressure and without any stylistic boundaries. Now that we have 15 songs together, I thought it would be nice to compile and celebrate them on an album. Since the album has turned out to be very diverse, I’m sure everyone will find something they don’t like at all, haha!”
American author George Andrade wrote the lyrics for 13 of the 15 songs on Steve Brockmann’s.
With “Volume 1 – 15 Original Top Hits From a Parallel Universe,” Brockmann’s Guesthouse presents a musical kaleidoscope that transcends genre boundaries and transports the listener into an alternative soundscape. Produced by Steve Brockmann, who wrote all the compositions, the album offers an impressive stylistic diversity – from prog metal and 80s arena rock to folk and independent rock, 80s pop and moving ballads.
To realize this musical vision, Brockmann assembled a top-class, international lineup: singers and musicians from ten countries – including well-known names from bands such as Spock’s Beard and Heart of Cygnus – lend the songs extraordinary depth and dynamics. The artwork is by Greek artist Pantelis Politakos, who visually perfectly captures the album’s multifaceted atmosphere.
Steve Brockmann, who first attracted attention with his instrumental debut “Don’t Sing!” (2001), once again proves his versatility and his feeling for captivating melodies and gripping arrangements with this new work.
Soul Groovin‘ (feat. Mr Maph, Cristian Regnicoli and Juan Ignacio De Abreu)
Dancing on the Roof (feat. Chris Lion)
Polaroid Sunday (feat. Linda Vilela)
Glow (feat. Patrick Goble)
Some People Say (feat. Moire)
You Can Lie (feat. Mr Maph, Dave Meros, Mike Markwitz and Romina Barba)
Winds of Change III (feat. Mike Schiller and Romina Barba)
Theme from “Karlos the King” (feat. Dave Meros and Glenn Welman)
Constance Evermore (feat. Jeff Lane)
The Lonely Ones (feat. Em Marshall and. Cristian Regnicoli)
Find the Light (feat. Laura Loise)
Close to Me, Farther from You (feat. Alessando Granato and Mike Markwitz)
Missing Pieces of the Sky (feat. Lorenzo „Bobby“ Masi)
Find Our Way Back Home (feat. Andrés Arcentales)
The Light Cross the Way (feat. Andreas Kapatais and Klas Holmgren)
Italian hard rock band WILL O’DUSK have announced through their management Diotima Records Music Management Ltd the release date of their debut album entitled ‘The Long Lasting Dusk’ on 17 October 2025 via Diotima Records.
These are the words of the label : “What you will hear will be a powerful and edgy album, somewhat outside of genre distinctions but also with melodic, catchy passages that touch the deepest points of the human soul with extreme sensitivity”.
Grinding the road over the past few months across Eastern Canada, Montreal’s aggro-metal CHÜZO is sharing with fans a three-part video mini-documentary of their adventures during their 2025 ONTARIO AGGRO TOUR in support of their EP “M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)” released this past November and produced with Kevin Jardine (Slaves On Dope, Uplift Recording Studio).
Capturing the behind-the-scenes and live performances in Oshawa, Toronto, and Hamilton, the videos were taken by CHÜZO drummerCarlos Gutierrez.
“This was an amazing little tour! We would like to thank Karina at Neurotic Entertainment and everyone involved in all three shows. We went, we conquered; and we take a bow to all of you who came to our shows, gave us your support, and purchased some of our merch, to those who moshed, and to those who gave your support to all the bands and your support for original live music. We trudged through the Maximum Threshold of touring, coming out the other side with minimum decay upon our bodies, minds, and souls. We enriched our inner selves with amazing experiences, meeting new people, and laying down the Aggro in three amazing cities in Ontario, Canada. An unforgettable experience all around, thanks once again to everyone involved; until we ride and meet again; Stay Aggro!” adds the band.
CHÜZO – ONTARIO AGGRO TOUR 2025 – “Maximum Indigestion, Minimum Decay” – Part I (Oshawa) -+ Part 2 (Toronto) + Part 3 (Hamilton):
CHÜZO‘s new EP “M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)” is a three-track record that marks the next chapter and a true representation of what the quartet’s sound is meant to be.
“This new EP was to showcase our new lineup with our newest songs that are truly representative of our musical style, a style that we proudly call ‘Aggro-Metal.’ Very aggressive metal songs that have relatable themes that anyone can listen to and understand. This EP is our audio shotgun blast to the world to pay attention to and to mosh intensively during our live sets,” adds guitarist Cristian S.
CHÜZO‘s new lineup features the ensnaring vocals of Taiwanese Brazilian transplant Mischa M joining local first-generation Chilean Canadian and mastermind Cristian S. along with Carlos G from Venezuela and Alex S from Russia who all have found Montreal, Canada to be their home-to-breed their blender of grindcore, Swedish death metal, thrash, and hardcore punk to transform a sub-genre dubbed ‘Aggro Metal’.
The EP’s lyrics are driven by self-reflection and daily struggles. The inspiration for writing comes from life experiences and trying to live past them, especially the traumatic ones. Using all the bad energy from bad experiences to create something positive for yourself and the world. This EP speaksof vengeance and the bad side of dedicating your life to achieving your desired revenge, despite your own life and sanity. Brutal Social Justice.
For fans of Sepultura (Cavalera Bros era 84-96), At the Gates, Napalm Death, Slipknot, and Fuck the Facts, “M.T.M.D (Maximum Threshold, Minimum Decay)” was released on November 15, 2024.
Warriors of Planet Earth, rejoice! GLORYHAMMER, the last defenders of TRUE Power Metal, charge into battle once more with “On a Quest for Aberdeen”! With thunderous riffs and soaring vocals, GLORYHAMMER embark on their next heroic chapter. This high-octane power metal anthem blends heavy rhythm guitars, virtuoso solos, and electrifying melodies into an epic tale of adventure, mythical beasts, and destiny. The band’s signature bombast is taken even further by huge vocal choirs, searing dual guitars, and enormous orchestration, finished off by their biggest production yet, courtesy once more of Jacob Hansen (Powerwolf, Amaranthe). The track is not less than a blazing journey through fantastical realms—bold, bombastic, and unmistakably GLORYHAMMER.
With their brand-new stand-alone single, the band once again takes their signature power metal soundscape to a new level. Determination, adventure, and a glorious quest are at the heart of GLORYHAMMER’s latest offering. The band will bring “On a Quest for Aberdeen”, along with their other reliably hard-hitting tracks, to European stages on their Dundax Ascendant Summer Tour. Alongside their labelmates Visions of Atlantis, they’ll storm both festival and club stages, before they embark with Alestorm on an extensive tour throughout the US! So mark your calendars and ready your hammers—glory awaits!
GLORYHAMMER add about “On a Quest for Aberdeen”: “The story continues the journey of Angus McFife V – a mysterious character first revealed in 2022’s fan favourite single, ‘Fly Away’. His discovery of interstellar travel leads him to the ruins of Space Dundee, a year after the events of ‘Space 1992’. Dismayed and disheartened, but never beaten, he begins his quest for the golden fortress of Aberdeen, only to find himself trapped and surrounded in the HEAVENS OF THE DEMONFLAME.”
Experience GLORYHAMMER live!
Dundax Ascendant Summer Tour 2025 *w/ Visions of Atlantis 13.06.25 PL – Krakow / Hype Park 14.06.25 PL – Pyrkon Fantasy Festival 15.06.25 NL – Into The Grave 16.06.25 DE – Lehre / Zollhausverein 18.06.25 DE – Copenhagen / Copenhell 19.06.25 BE – Graspop Metal Meeting 20.06.25 DE – Essen / Turock 21.06.25 – To Be Announced 22.06.25 CH – Solothurn / Kofmehl 27.06.25 ES – Rock Imperium Festival 28.06.25 – To Be Announced 30.06.25 IT – San Polo D’Enza / Bilbao 02.07.25 HU – Rockmaraton 04.07.25 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch* 05.07.25 DE – Rockharz Festival 06.07.25 DE – Plane’r’Fest 07.07.25 DE – Karlsruhe / Substage 09.07.25 DE – Memmingen / Kaminwerk* 10.07.25 SI – Ljubljana / Kino Siska* 11.07.25 CZ – Area 53 Festival 12.07.25 CZ – Masters of Rock 13.07.25 EE – Exist Festival 14.07.25 EE – Baltic Open Air*
GLORYHAMMER comment on their upcoming US tour: “MIGHTY WARRIORS OF THE USA It’s time to make America HOOT again! This September and October we’ll be joining Alestorm as special guests for the most extensive quest across The USA that we have EVER embarked upon! Who will be joining our troops for EPIC BATTLES this fall??
US Tour w/ Alestorm & Glyph 12.09.24 TN – Nashville / Marathon Music Works 13.09.24 OH – Columbus / Newport Music Hall 15.09.24 NY – Brooklyn / Warsaw 16.09.24 MA – Worcester / Palladium 18.09.24 MI – Grand Rapids / Elevation 19.09.24 KY – Louisville / Louder Than Life 20.09.24 WI – Milwaukee / The Rave II 21.09.24 IL – Joliet / The Forge 23.09.24 MN – Minneapolis / Varsity Theater 24.09.24 KS – Lawrence / Granada Theater 26.09.24 CO – Denver / The Summit 27.09.24 UT – Salt Lake City / The Complex 29.09.24 WA – Seattle / Showbox Downtown 30.09.24 WA – Spokane / Knitting Factory 01.10.24 ID – Boise / Knitting Factory 03.10.24 CA – Sacramento / Aftershock 04.10.24 CA – Los Angeles / The Belasco 05.10.24 CA – Anaheim / House of Blues 06.10.24 AZ – Tempe / Marquee Theatre 08.10.24 TX – Dallas / Granada Theater 10.10.24 AL – Birmingham / Iron City 11.10.24 GA – Atlanta / The Masquerade 12.10.24 NC – Charlotte / The Fillmore 14.10.24 FL – Pensacola / Vinyl Music Hall 15.10.24 FL – Orlando / House of Blues
GLORYHAMMER sind: Sozos Michael – Vocals James Cartwright – Bass Paul Templing – Guitar Michael Barber – Guitar Ben Turk – Drums Christopher Bowes – Narration
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
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
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