Sounds Of Delusion, a sludge metal band that started as a solo project by Juuso Raatikainen (Swallow The Sun) has grown into a trio and now offers a new song, Saint.
“It seems that we need greedy bastards to lead us to self-destruction. That’s what makes humanity so wonderful to follow,” says band leader Raatikainen.
The band will play their first gig at Kuudes Linja in Helsinki on May 29. The live lineup includes Okko Solanterä (Horizon Ignited, I Am the Night), Antti Karhu (Shining [NO], Post Pulse), Pekka Löhönen, and Juuso Raatikainen. The gig will celebrate the album release of guitarist Karhu’s other band, Post Pulse, and will also feature a performance by Turku-based rock-metal hybrid Sisin.
Los Angeles symphonic metal band Anthea unveil “Awakening (Song for Spring)”, the second single from their upcoming third studio album, “Beyond the Dawn“. In contrast to the shadowed theatrical tension of “Phantom in the Masquerade“, this new release opens a different chapter, measured, luminous, and deliberately forward-facing.
Rather than relying on spectacle, “Awakening (Song for Spring)” builds its impact through control and clarity. The arrangement unfolds gradually, allowing melody and atmosphere to take precedence over sheer force. Guitar lines remain precise and defined, the rhythmic foundation steady and purposeful, while layered orchestral textures expand the harmonic frame without excess. The result is a composition that breathes, structured, intentional, and dynamically balanced.
Lyrically, the song draws from the symbolism of seasonal change. Spring becomes more than scenery; it serves as a metaphor for recalibration and the regaining of momentum. The imagery of thawing ground, open skies, and returning life mirrors an internal shift, leaving stagnation behind and stepping into renewed direction. It is not naïve optimism but earned progression.
A key element of this phase in Anthea’s evolution is the integration of The Sirens, backing vocalists Mel Del Real and Astrid Anaya, whose harmonies add a choral dimension that enriches the band’s sonic identity. Their presence is not ornamental; it reinforces the emotional contour of the material and strengthens the interplay between restraint and uplift that defines the track.
Alongside the single, Anthea unveils the official lyric video for “Awakening (Song for Spring)”. Conceived as a visual extension of the song’s thematic arc, the video places the lyrics at the forefront, allowing imagery and text to unfold in step with the music’s gradual rise. Rather than relying on distraction or excess, the presentation reinforces the composition’s sense of renewal and progression, translating its symbolic language into a focused and coherent visual narrative.
Taken within the broader scope of “Beyond the Dawn“, the single reveals one of the album’s central tensions: movement emerging from uncertainty. While the record does not follow a rigid narrative concept, it consistently navigates themes of resilience, reflection, and forward motion. If “Phantom in the Masquerade” examined isolation through theatrical darkness, “Awakening (Song for Spring)” answers with compositional openness and measured affirmation.
With their third full-length, Anthea demonstrates increasing confidence in arrangement, pacing, and tonal contrast. The writing is tighter, the dynamics more deliberate, and the identity more clearly defined than ever. Rather than amplifying every element, the band chooses precision – allowing space, harmony, and structure to carry weight where excess would dilute it.
Track Listing: 1. Beyond The Dawn – 4:13 2. Phantom in the Masquerade – 3:32 3. The Lost Soul – 3:44 4. Awakening (Song for Spring) – 4:16 5. Bygone Age (Chicxulub) – 4:03 6. From Shadows to Light – 4:40 7. Crystal Moon – 4:11 8. Wanderer’s Quell – 3:53 9. Whispers of the Heart – 4:46 10. Duality of Gaia – 4:12 11. Burnin’ in the Third Degree (Tahnee Caine and Tryanglz cover) – 3:38 Album Length: 45:08
Anthea Line-Up: Diego Valadez: Lead Vocals, Keyboards Juan Pina: Rhythm Guitars, Harsh Vocals Marcos Mejia: Lead Guitars Gabby Hawk: Bass Peter Vasquez: Drums The Sirens (Backing Vocals) Mel Del Real: Backing Vocals Astrid Anaya: Backing Vocals
Finnish hard rock band ØUTLINE is a project of five guys in their twenties, blending genres and mixing the new with the old. In early 2026, the band will release several singles leading up to their debut EP, set to drop in March-April.
Øutline‘s third single, “Moonlight,” offers nostalgic 80s hard rock with an attitude. The four-minute song leaves no one cold, pushing forward with the power of a compelling guitar riff. The melodic vocals are accompanied by backing vocals, and the song ends with a euphoric guitar solo. This song has proven to be the perfect closing song at gigs, leaving a lasting impression on the listener.
“Moonlight the night sky, I never had. Dark haze, the blank page, It’s who I am”. The song is about unfulfilled dreams and expectations and the feeling of emptiness that this causes. As the story progresses, however, the narrator finds a way to accept this and move on with life.
The song is Øutline’s third single from the upcoming EP, offering a small bite of the band’s fresh sound and expanding catalogue. All tracks on the EP were mixed by Sami Niittykoski and mastered by Miro Kiiski. The new single will be featured in Øutline’s spring 2026 live shows, starting on March 6 at Kulttuuriravintola Railo in Tampere.
Øutline has performed in its current lineup since 2022. The band has been performing actively across Finland and has released seven singles that have gained traction on Spotify’s rock playlists and local radio stations. After a short break, it’s time once again to release new music and hit the road.
Pennsylvania metal outfit THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE are pleased to unleash their video for their latest single, “Make It To Heaven,” featuring David Simonich of Signs Of The Swarm. The track comes by way of the band’s forthcoming new full-length, The Dead Ones, set for release on April 17th via Metal Blade Records.
Offers vocalist Tyler Beam on the track, “Growing up as a young artist in a conservative Christian environment, I was no stranger to being influenced to take different paths. As I grew up, I began to realize that there is no light at the end of the tunnel. You’re here now and no matter what anyone could tell you, no one knows what comes after all of this. You have one chance to experience being human, so why squander it on anything. Don’t let anyone tell you what you can and can’t do, go out into the world and turn it upside down.”
Watch the band’s previously released video for the record’s title track HERE.
Intense and intensely personal, The Dead Ones marks THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE‘s Metal Blade Records debut. For the ten original tracks of pulverizing deathcore produced by Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland of Pennsylvania’s Atrium Audio, the band focused on the guitar, bass, and drum tones as well as the mix/master to achieve what guitarist Wyatt McLaughlin calls, “a super-thick sonic output and ‘rolling-tank’-like feel.“
In addition to Simonich on “Make It to Heaven,” the record features guest appearances by Nate Johnson (ex-Fit For An Autopsy) on “Rat Trap,” Alan Grnja of Distant on “Dollar To A Dime“, and original THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE vocalist Storm Strope on “XXXXXXXXXX.”
Notes Beam, “After a few years of touring and writing together, I think the four of us have really began to figure out what this new era is. We love and have always loved what this band was at its core, and we don’t ever want to stray from it, and with this album we have found a way to consolidate what makes this band unique at its core along with bringing our own new flavors to the table. We wanted it to be the heaviest shit you’ve ever heard while also digging itself into your brain so it can stick in your head. We’ve found what kind of songs we like to write and we’re sticking to it.“
The Dead Ones was recorded with a six-string baritone Viper from ESP-LTD tuned to Drop F, the same tuning used on the band’s 2012 Warpath EP. To elevate the intensity, the band also used an Earthquaker Devices Sunn O))) and Keeley Octa Psi drop tune pedal on certain sections.
In celebration of the release of The Dead Ones, THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE has confirmed a record release tour scheduled to commence on April 2nd in Columbus, Ohio and roll through April 16th in Cleveland, Ohio. Support will be provided by Traitors and Nailed Shut as well as The Crimson Armada and Flesh Prison on select dates. The journey follows the band’s recent North American Winter run supporting Left To Suffer. Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed shows below.
THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE w/ Traitors, Nailed Shut: 4/02/2026 Summit Music Hall – Columbus OH 4/03/2026 Black Circle – Indianapolis, IN ^ 4/04/2026 Capital City Music Hall (Lower Level) – Harrisburg, PA ^ 4/06/2026 Photo City Music Hall – Rochester, NY 4/07/2026 Dingbatz – Clifton, NJ 4/08/2026 Wally’s – Hampton Beach, NH 4/09/2026 La Source De La Martiniere – Quebec City, QC * 4/10/2026 Foufones – Montreal, QC * 4/12/2026 Rum Runners – London, ON * 4/14/2026123 Pleasant Street – Morgantown, WV 4/15/2026 Music Factory – Battle Creek, MI ^ 4/16/2026 Foundry – Cleveland, OH ^ % ^ w/ The Crimson Armada * w/ Flesh Prison % No Nailed Shut
THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE: Wyatt McLaughlin – guitars Tyler Beam – vocals Andrew Petway – bass Dylan Potts – drums
Forget apologies. Forget remorse. Yesterday, March 5, 2026, Ian Voltage released their new single Prodigal Son — and it doesn’t politely knock. It kicks the door down and walks straight in.
The track starts with a sexy, seductive guitar riff dripping with 80s hard rock attitude. This isn’t polished rock — it’s a tight, sweat-soaked and leather-scented four-minute blast that leaves a grin on your face and an irresistible urge to grab one more beer. If this banger doesn’t make your hips move, blame your hips, not the song!
At the heart of the story is a prodigal son making a swaggering return home. He doesn’t bow. He doesn’t beg. He throws himself into the chaos of the night, causing havoc and enjoying every second of it. Instead of regretting, there’s another round waiting — no plotting, no explanations, just living in the moment at full throttle. He’s a king for a day, a knight of the night and a problem child who always needs more and more.
Prodigal Son isn’t just a single. It’s a soundtrack for those who refuse to apologize for the way they live — and who dare to live exactly how they want.
March 5, 2026 is the day the prodigal son comes home to reclaim his crown — and you’d better be there for the coronation!
Formed in Helsinki in 2019, Ian Voltage draws its musical firepower from the giants of the 1980s and 1990s. Echoes of Guns N’ Roses’ razor-sharp hard rock swagger and Alice In Chains’ dark-toned melancholy can be heard in their sound. The result is melodic, strongly vocal-driven hard rock that refuses to bow too deeply to genre conventions — sounding, above all, like itself.
“We don’t want to be boxed in too tightly. We do what feels right — but quality always comes first,” says vocalist Derek Kinnunen, summing up the band’s philosophy.
In summer 2025, the bassist Lasse Heliste stepped back from active music duties due to changes in his personal life. Ian Voltage warmly thanks Lasse for the journey shared so far and is currently searching for a new bassist — ideally one capable of contributing backing vocals. The band encourages anyone who’s into serious bass playing to step forward!
Ian Voltage is: Derek Kinnunen – vocals Janiel Setälä – guitar Keinonen – guitar Ukko Haavisto – drums
As Post Pulse prepares for the release of its third album, the band reveals the album’s title by releasing its title track, “Lupaus” (“Promise”). The band surprises listeners with the first song they have ever written in Finnish. At the same time, “Lupaus” showcases an even heavier and catchier approach to their sound.
The song “Lupaus” perfectly captures the essence of the album’s stories and atmosphere — a space that grows tighter moment by moment, desperate actions, fear, arrogance, dominance, addictions, and ultimately death.
“With this album, I was more involved in writing the lyrics as well. Writing in my native language is enjoyable, and I believe the song’s intensity and energetic delivery will resonate even with listeners outside our small language area. When writing the lyrics, I first painted a picture of a peaceful Finnish idyll with its red cottages. Then I slightly pulled back the curtain of one cottage, carefully looked inside, and wrote down exactly what I saw,” comments the band’s primary songwriter and guitarist, Antti Karhu.
“Lupaus” also received a dark visual interpretation in a one-take performance video directed and filmed by Allan Välimaa. The stylishly executed video was edited by Antti Karhu.
The album Lupaus, set for release on May 29, is the third full-length from Post Pulse, a band formed in 2015. The record continues the band’s musical evolution toward an even more melodic, catchy, and expansive production.
The upcoming album was recorded, mixed, and produced by Juhis Kauppinen, known among other things as the driving force behind the band Merta.
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