‘Cardinal Sin’ is a blistering track – with the nostalgic influences of early 2000s nu-metal, it’s a fierce and fast-paced new offering from the artist. REEBZ combines brooding rap verses with brutal chorus hooks that are infectiously catchy – and all topped off with moments of clean, soaring melancholic melodies, which encapsulate both rage and sadness.
‘Cardinal Sin’ is a fierce, emotional portrayal of the struggles associated with mental health; how it feels to be constantly beaten and broken down by your own mind… but ultimately finding the strength to get up and keep fighting, even in the darkest times.
REEBZ live:
25th April – Manchester Rebellion, UK 3rd May – Camden Assembly, UK 26th June – Skull Valley, Paris
For fans of Linkin Park, Magnolia Park, Spiritbox and Nova Twins, REEBZ – an avid songwriter with an unconventional mind – is also influenced heavily by a variety of genres, including industrial, electronic, drum & bass, dubstep and trap.
Based in the UK, REEBZ has already been a part of numerous high-profile collaborations across the globe. She has featured alongside big names in her relevant genres, such as DJ Zardonic, Pythius, Toronto Is Broken, and many more.
Recently, her DnB X Metal collaboration with Pythius, ‘Feel The Fire’, was the standout Opening Ceremony track of Let It Roll festival in 2024. Her current collaboration tracks have also been featured on many official playlists across major streaming platforms, including UKF, and she receives consistent support and airplay from BBC Radio 1.
She has released music on a number of high-profile labels such as MNRK, FiXT, Eatbrain, NCS, and Blackout Music. Alongside this, REEBZ is now focusing her creative energy on her solo music. Predominantly metal (infused with her signature electronic influences), her solo work encapsulates raw, unrefined emotion, carried by her immense vocal range. Her current solo releases have been featured consistently across BBC Radio 1, BBC Introducing and Kerrang! Radio. REEBZ is taking things to the next level in 2025; starting with an international tour across the UK and Europe alongside Toronto Is Broken. As well as this, REEBZ has some massive new collaborations in the works in addition to her solo album, which will drop later this year.
On the day they kick off their 2025th Anniversary Tour, FOZZY, rock’s loudest champions of DIY, release a brand new riff-driven sonic sledgehammer: “FALL IN LINE.” Available NOW on all major streaming platforms via Madison Records, the track is a no-holds-barred defiant roar from the front lines of rock ‘n’ roll.
Fueled by razor-sharp guitars, thunderous drums, and Chris Jericho’s signature powerhouse vocals, “FALL IN LINE” is pure fire — a hard-hitting anthem that dares listeners to stand up, speak out, and never Fall in Line.
“FALL IN LINE” is the most exciting and unique song FOZZY has recorded for so many reasons. It has the familiar FOZZY sound that’s been our trademark for 25 years, yet sounds nothing like anything we’ve ever done. We feel its gonna be a MASSIVE addition to our catalog, and are stoked to unleash this tune to the world AND play it live on our tour!” –CHRIS JERICHO
Fozzy “2025th” Anniversary Tour
FOZZY hits the road on a cross country journey to 20 of the nations most epic venues, as the tour is guaranteed to bring electrifying live performances for fans in every city.
Featuring Superstar showman Chris Jericho on vocals tagging with the iconic signature riffs of maven guitarist Rich Ward, FOZZY is set to launch the next phase of their 25th Anniversary tour with guitarist Billy Grey, bassist P.J. Farley, and drummer Grant Brooks rounding out the band.
Three years after rescuing the world with “Muscle Bound For Glory,”GRAILKNIGHTS have returned with a new battle plan. In PERCEPTION, the strong new family accomplice of Reigning Phoenix Music, the superheroic troops have even found a new partner joining the mission to put their arch enemy Dr. Skull to flight once again. Their common weapon of choice? A brand new opus, which shall liberate the world of all evil later this year, full of audacious metal tunes in order to re-call their most loyal Battlechoir to action.
The GRAILKNIGHTS state: “Swollen with pride and full of zest for heroic action we can proclaim: The Grail has shown us a new way to our perfect partner. We open another chapter of our journey with PERCEPTION. Side by side the battle for the Grail will reach unknown heights. It’s gonna be harder, more epic & even more powerful! We’re more than ready for each and every challenge, and we’re looking forward to taking you on this epic adventure!”
“We’re that proud to unveil this close union with GRAILKNIGHTS, that we’ve started boosting our pressing plant right away to be done before their earthshaking new album hits the stores. Can you imagine anything more spectacular than cape-wearers carried by a snake and a phoenix? No, exactly, and Dr. Skull should prepare for the worst as GRAILKNIGHTS’ new hymns will defeat him with ease. Battlechoir, be prepared!” warns PERCEPTION managing director Jochen Richert.
GRAILKNIGHTS’ first 2025 live gatherings will take place in Hanover, Germany – their hometown area – where both band and Battlechoir will re-unite on May 2 and 3 under the group’s very own “GRAILFEST” banner. Two additional brave collectives will back the muscle flexing five-piece on each night (May 2: DAMNATION DEFACED and RIGORIOUS; May 3: TALES OF RATATÖSK and BLACK BASEMENT).
After bracing themselves next month, the battle-tested outfit will join forces with the not minorly brave warriors in ALL FOR METAL. Together they’ll arouse the “Battle Of Metal” across Europe in autumn with the aim to win additional (wo)man power for their consistently growing armies. Calling all metalheads of Central Europe to the stages, GRAILKNIGHTS and ALL FOR METAL have just expanded the amount of cities to conquer: two more German stops as well as side quests leading their way to France and Belgium have been added to the journey’s routing today. Also soon announced will be special guests joining this highly effective union. The current “Battle Of Metal” schedule and ticket info can be found below; the final dates will be added on Monday, April 21!
The quintet adds: “GRAILKNIGHTS on tour with ALL FOR METAL! Capes, biceps and double bass drumming – that’s all it needs for this run to become epic! Join us in the “Battle Of Metal,” let’s conquer Europe’s stages all together. Are you ready for another trial of strength with stinky Dr. Skull? We’re preparing something really unique that will make the Grail itself tremble, and we’re ready to present you this new chapter of our everlasting battle for the Holy Grail!”
So have GRAILKNIGHTS promised too much? – “No Sire!”
GRAILKNIGHTS live:
02.05.2025 DE Hanover – Grailfest (w/ DAMNATION DEFACED, RIGORIOUS) 03.05.2025 DE Hanover – Grailfest (w/ TALES OF RATATÖSK, BLACK BASEMENT)
“Battle Of Metal” Co-Headline Tour 2025 GRAILKNIGHTS & ALL FOR METAL w/ special guests Presented by Rock It!, musix, metal.de, Tasmanian Devil Agency, RPM & PERCEPTION
17.10.2025 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser 18.10.2025 DE Berlin – Lido 19.10.2025 DE Hamburg – Markthalle 21.10.2025 DE Aschaffenburg – Colos-Saal 22.10.2025 CH Pratteln – Konzertfabrik Z7 23.10.2025 DE Bochum – Matrix 24.10.2025 DE Munich – Backstage (Werk) 25.10.2025 DE Schirnding – Gemeindehalle 26.10.2025 CZ Zlín – Masters of Rock Café 27.10.2025 HU Budapest – Analog Music Hall 29.10.2025 AT Vienna – Viper Room 30.10.2025 DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann 31.10.2025 DE Cologne – Club Volta NEW 02.11.2025 FR Paris – Nouveau Casino NEW 06.11.2025 FR Lyon – Rock n’ Eat NEW 07.11.2025 BE Kortrijk – DVG Club NEW 08.11.2025 DE Löffingen – Rocknacht NEW
If it’s on their 2004 debut album “Across The Galaxy,” its follow-ups “Return To Castle Grailskull” and “Alliance” or their tales of the past 15 years (“Calling The Choir,”“Knightfall” & “Muscle Bound For Glory”), GRAILKNIGHTS’ goal has remained the same – the Holy Grail must be returned to Grailham City! Their mission also led their flight path to stages around the globe, which they boldly dominated as headlining act and shared with acts such as SABATON, FEUERSCHWANZ, BROTHERS OF METAL and TWILIGHT FORCE among others, always supported by their brave fan base aka the Battle Choir.
During the years, some of these equally brave musicians have also lent their additional vocal support to the Hanover, Germany based squad: Tracks like ‘Turbo Boost [feat. FEUERSCHWANZ]’ but especially ‘Pumping Iron Power,’ which was graced by SABATON’s Joakim Brodén, crafted additional intergalactic bondings between the band and metalheads worldwide, and saw GRAILKNIGHTS’ success numbers go through the roof with ‘Pumping Iron Power’ heading for 15 million Spotify streams only.
Highly experienced in both studio and live battles, the superheroic metal group have faced and overcome several evil powers over time, and now they are set to oppose Dr. Skull in full length once again with their 7th adventure, followed by yet another journey across Europe. Joining forces with label family members ALL FOR METAL in autumn 2025, the “Battle Of Metal” can actually only end in another victory against all evil.
GRAILKNIGHTS are: Sir Optimus Prime | vocals Sovereign Storm | guitars, vocals Count Cranium | guitars, vocals Duncan MacLoud | bass, vocals Lord Drumcules | drums
Today marks a major milestone in the journey of epic power metal band Braveride, as they proudly unveil their new full-length album “The Great Awakening” via Rockshots Records. To celebrate the release, the band has also revealed the official lyric video for “Nightmares Are Real”, a powerful and emotionally charged track from the record.
A standout song from the album’s more epic and atmospheric side, “Nightmares Are Real” features one of the strongest choruses on the record. With enchanted harmonies and grand orchestrations, the track delves into a haunted world in motion, one where evil thrives as people look the other way. Presented through a visually engaging lyric video, the song’s themes are brought to life, enhancing its narrative weight and emotional intensity.
“The Great Awakening” is a concept album built as a complete listening experience, where each track contributes to a vast fantasy universe crafted by band founder and songwriter Marios Christakis. With a deep love for fantasy lore, sword-and-sorcery imagery, and cinematic storytelling, Braveride blends symphonic arrangements, classical guitar passages, and powerful riffing into a cohesive and dynamic sound.
Driven by inspiration and passion, the album showcases Braveride’s evolution into one of the most compelling voices in modern epic power metal. From high-energy hymns like “Executioner” to haunting anthems like “Nightmares Are Real”, the record balances complexity and accessibility, offering something memorable in every track.
With “The Great Awakening”, Braveride delivers their most ambitious and fully realized work to date—an epic power metal journey destined to strike a chord with fans of Rhapsody of Fire, Blind Guardian, and Manowar.
Track Listing: 1. Twilight 2. Executioner 3. Nightmares are Real 4. Souls are Marching 5. Temple of the Unholy Reign 6. The Gate 7. Delfekor 8. Gionis 9. Unspoken Terror 10. The Final Confrontation
Braveride Line Up: Marios Christakis: Guitars, Orchestrations, Lyrics, and all music compositions Marcello Vieira: Vocals and Vocal Additional Arrangements, Additional Lyrics Antonis Gerogiorgos: Drums Wolf De Iuliis: Bass
“No Elvis, Beatles or the Rolling Stones,” sang The Clash in 1977 – but that was a long, long time ago. Today, at least two of those names are even bigger than they were back then, and the punks have thoroughly changed their tune.
Last year brought Punk Me Up, a star-studded punk tribute to the Rolling Stones (and the successor to perhaps an even more audacious offering, a punk tribute to Pink Floyd that utterly brutalized the sentiments behind Johnny Rotten’s most famous T-shirt).
Now comes Anarchy on Abbey Road, a 15 track collection that sees another spiky-haired army of punkoid heroes and veterans fold their fists around the Fab Four’s favorite ditties, and breathe a whole new wave of energy into songs we’ve spent our entire lives hearing.
“Why Don’t We Do It In The Road?” demand Peter & The Test Tube Babies, one of the most entertaining of all the bands that flourished in the fury of punk rock’s Oi! diversion. “I’m Down,” lament Eddie and the Hot Rods – a band that is celebrating its 50th anniversary around now, but still blazes as brilliantly as they did in ’75, when a lot of their set was made up of 60s classics, from the Who and Them, to the Stones and Bob Seger.
The legendary 999 tell what happened when “I Saw Her Standing There”; The Members recall their favorite “Daytripper”; and stepping back into the realms of what history refers to as the proto punk years, the Flamin’ Groovies (“Revolution”) and the Pink Fairies (“Get Back”) reflect back upon their own infancy – these aren’t their first Beatles covers, after all. But they’re as good as those they did way back when.
And just as Eater’s take on “Something” rewires a softy ballad as a hard-edged rampage, so Skids’ “Eleanor Rigby” leaves tire tracks across the cemetery, and Father McKenzie must be hopping mad. “Eleanor Rigby” is the latest single from this remarkable album – click the link and hear him howl. And check out the guitar that cuts through the song. Breath-taking.
“Eleanor Rigby is a song that has been with me since childhood,” says Skids founder and frontman Richard Jobson. “My Mother sang it in the house and me and my brothers sang with her. It was only later that I realized how tragic the words were. It’s a wonderful example of how the Beatles could mix the serious with the commercial. We’ve tried to give the song a different energy but keep true to the emotion.”
Because that’s the trick here. Back in the day, a lot of punk bands chose classic rock covers because they knew it would annoy the Boring Old Farts who loathed this latest twist in rock delivery. And there might still be some of that going on. But this is no novelty disemboweling of Those We Once Loved. Rather, if anything, it’s a chance to relive what the Fabs themselves might once have sounded like, if they’d been playing these songs in Hamburg while they were on their way up.
Finland’s finest, Svarta Havet are back with another incredible single from their forthcoming album ‘Månen ska lysa din väg’, out May 9th via Prosthetic Records.
The long nights of their geographical location has bled into the band’s sound, resulting in beautiful but gloomy black metal tinged post-hardcore.
The band have this to say about their new single:
“Wonderful is the earth, and everything that ever grew on it” -Lotta
In the Nordic countries “Härlig är jorden” is a christian psalm sung at many occasions, often funerals. Personally I´ve always liked it, not because of its christian message, but because of its harmonic grandiosity that somehow captures the essence of life. When I heard the track taking shape my thought immediately went to this psalm that I sang all through my school years and I wanted to rewrite it as a simple declaration of admiration and love for life and the earth – with a more specific focus on how fantastic it is that we get to spend time on this wondrous globe. There are some direct quotes from the original psalm but for the most parts the words are completely different. -Lotta
This track was the one that for me would clearly come to set the tone for the rest of the record, we experimented quite a bit with the chord progressions to get something quite beautiful but still rough around the edges. It was the centerpiece that we built the rest of the record around. -Joakim
The video for Härlig är jorden is just a completely unironic love letter to nature, all the little details that make the forests and meadows irreplaceable treasures. -Joakim”
Tour dates:
1.5. Jyväskylä, Kramsu 2.5. Tampere, Vastavirta 3.5. Helsinki, Playhouse 10.5. Turku, Kåren (record release party) 14.5. Tartu, Club Hell 15.5. Riga, Depo 16.5. Vilnius, XI20 17.5. Olecko, Przystanek Skocznia 23.5. Helsinki, Sonic Rites Festival 29.5. Oulu, Tukikohta 6.6. Helsinki, Aivopiha Festival 23.8. Turku, Punk ja yäk Festival 26.9. Turku, Iloinen Härkä 28.9. Helsinki, Lepakkomies
SVARTA HAVET is: Lotta (she/her) – vocals Joakim (he/him) – guitar Anders (he/him) – bass Jara (she/her) – drums
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