DERAPS Release First Single + Lyric Video ‘Last Fall’ from Forthcoming Album “Viva Rock N’Roll”

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DERAPS release “Last Fall”, the first single from the forthcoming studio album “Viva Rock N’Roll”, out on May 23rd on Metalville Records.

“Last Fall” once again offers a nostalgic sound and vibe, with dominant guitars and vocal harmonies, with which the young Canadian band has already earned a lot of reputation in the classic rock scene. Tales of love fading like the ever-changing shades of Last Fall…

DERAPS’s sophomore album “Viva Rock N’ Roll” is a trip back to the greatest years of Classic Rock music.

The album features a nostalgic but unique sound & vibe, with dominant guitar riffs & solos, angelic vocal harmonies, deep & emotional, as well as fun lyrics, catchy musical hooks and choruses, and a variety of songs & styles that will keep you excited from beginning to end. With its raw feel & mix, DERAPS bring back authenticity, liveness & groove to Rock N’ Roll, topped with a fully hand drawn cover artwork that delivers a powerful message.

A breath of fresh air in the Rock genre, and in today’s music.

TRACK LISTING

  1. Viva Rock N’ Roll
  2. Animal Eyes
  3. The Legend of Larrikin Laddie
  4. Equinox
  5. Last Fall
  6. Solitaire
  7. Setting Sun
  8. Born to Die
  9. Blindside
  10. The Dawg Stomp
  11. Black Sheep Boogie

LINE UP
Jacob Deraps – vocals, guitars, bass
Josh Gallagher – drums, vocals

https://www.derapsofficial.com/
https://www.facebook.com/derapsofficial
https://www.instagram.com/derapsofficial/
https://www.youtube.com/user/kotcheral1
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/7svbQBCP61byfinsJMzFkr
https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/deraps/1502409564

VERHEERER Drop New Video ‘Hail Mary’ from Upcoming Album

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German black metallers VERHEERER have unleashed another intense taste of the band’s upcoming third studio album, entitled “Urgewalt”, scheduled to be released on April 4th via Vendetta Records. Following the release of the first single “Totenvolk”, the northern German four-piece follows up today with a music video for “Hail Mary”, which you can watch below.

VERHEERER comments: “‘Hail Mary’ is a term used for a last ditch effort with little to no chance of success. Quite fitting for a song about those who died like cattle for some bastard who will never even know their name. To calm the gnawing voice of the dead, we put medals on their remains and call them heroes…“

Since unleashing their debut EP ‘Archar’ in 2015, VERHEERER has become a staple name in the German metal underground. Their sound, somewhere between black, heavy, and death metal, resembles the storms of their homeland on the northern german coast: primarily cold and tempestuous, but sometimes also threateningly slow and thus even more destructive.

The four-piece eschews common clichés, instead exploring the depths of the human condition with unflinching honesty. Always somewhat removed from our tangible world, they set to music the doubts, suffering and dark emotions that have accompanied mankind since the beginning of history. And what theme runs as a common thread through all the centuries, if not the absolute will to destroy – to the point of self-destruction? The new album was composed and written with this basic idea in mind and with the First World War, which revealed a new level of cruelty and dehumanization and at the same time shaped our world like no other conflict to this day, the canvas was also found on which VERHEERER paint their very own pictures. Of the loss of humanity in an industrial machine of destruction, seduction and the mechanisms of power that make the incomprehensible possible in the first place.

‘Urgewalt’ drops on April 4th via Vendetta Records. Pre-orders are live now, with options for CD, LP, T-shirts, and a bundle with a patch. Available via the band’s BANDCAMP or directly through VENDETTA RECORDS.

Tracklist:

  1. Intro
  2. Urgewalt
  3. Hail Mary
  4. Grabenwurm
  5. Totenvolk
  6. Lungs
  7. Stahlgrab
  8. Arsonist
  9. Kriegstreiber

VERHEERER are:
MYR – Bass
KRZ – Drums
SMN – Guitars
BST – Vocals

For more info visit:
https://www.verheerer1.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/verheerer
https://www.instagram.com/verheerer/
https://vendetta-records.com

WIND DOWN Sign with Wormholedeath for Release of “The Burning Past” Album

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Polish progressive metal quintet WIND DOWN has inked a licensing deal with Wormholedeath Records for their highly anticipated album, The Burning Past, slated for release on April 18, 2025.

Formed in 2021 by Damian “Blady” Jurek and Wojciech “Świerszcz” Wojtyczek, founding members of Thetragon, Wind Down quickly grew into a formidable unit with the additions of Kuba Czubik, Władysław Zawojski, and Marcin Borula. The band’s journey began with the release of their debut EP, Uśpieni Ludzie (Euthanised People), which garnered widespread praise, thanks to its title track and accompanying music video.

Building on the momentum, Wind Down toured extensively, sharing stages with international metal heavyweights like Necronomicon (Germany), Stonecast (France), and 3000AD (New Zealand), alongside prominent Polish acts such as Iscariota, Styxx, and Subterfuge.

In 2023, the lineup evolved, bringing in Franciszek Trybus and Tomasz Wiśniewski (formerly of Thetragon and Kruk) to solidify their sound. By April 2024, the band began recording their debut full-length album at Hertz Studio, with the final touches—mixing and mastering—handled by Ergosphere Studios.

More than just an album, The Burning Past is a profound concept piece inspired by Native American Indian culture, shamanic rituals, and the cosmic connection between human souls and extraterrestrial energy. The record is a transformative journey that blends introspection with a broader, spiritual narrative, delivered through intricate melodies and evocative lyrics.

Wind Down’s approach is steeped in authenticity, drawing inspiration from luminaries like Nevermore, Alter Bridge, and Dream Theater while carving out a unique identity in the Progressive Groove Metal genre. The album’s fusion of technical precision, melodic harmonies, and thunderous riffs creates a sound that is as innovative as it is powerful.

1. First Meeting
2. Falling Down
3. Connection Point
4. I Don’t Need You
5. Without Doubt And Illusion
6. I Have To Run
7. A New World
8. The Burning Past
9. Spirit Of The Night
10. Moonlight

Without Doubt And Illusion (official teaser):

Wind Down’s dynamic live performances continue to captivate audiences, including notable appearances alongside Slovak band Gloom and at events such as the Wrath of Gods Vol. 5 Mini Fest (2023) and the Rock Pod Kameňom festival in Slovakia (2024), where they shared the stage with acts like Trauma, Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons, HammerFall, and Eleine.

With the release of The Burning Past, Wind Down is set to solidify its reputation as a fresh and groundbreaking force in the progressive metal scene.

Connect with the band

www.instagram.com/wind_down_official
youtube.com/@winddown5133
www.facebook.com/thetragon

FREE MACHINE Unveil Powerful New Single And Lyric Video ‘Black Seasons’

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Independent grunge-rock collective FREE MACHINE release their latest single and accompanying lyric video ‘Black Seasons’, offering listeners a deeply emotional and sonically rich experience. Born from a shared love of ‘90s alternative rock, the band’s newest track serves as both an homage to their influences and a poignant reflection on personal loss.
 
Free Machine is more than just a band—it’s a passion project crafted by four ex-musicians who left the gig and tour scene behind but never lost their love for creating music. Drawing inspiration from legends like Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, and Pearl Jam, the band members—Glenn Bradford (vocals, mixing), Clint Jurgens (guitar), Bryan Nicol (drums), and Brendan Haupt (bass)—collaborated remotely to craft their debut EP, proving that distance is no barrier when the vision is clear.
 
Musically, the new single Black Seasons is “somewhat of the inspired lovechild of Black Hole Sun and Chris Cornell’s solo hit Seasons,” according to the band. The lyrics were influenced by a powerful scene from the film Wind River, where a grieving Native American father learns to cope with the devastating loss of his daughter.

“The song is about the loss of someone very close and the pain we all go through when we experience such an event,” says Free Machine. “But the message is meant to be about how you will hurt, yet keep those memories close, and eventually, you will be able to revisit them with a smile.”

For Free Machine, songwriting begins with the music. “Once I had that intro, it immediately spawned the epic and moody feel that the rest of the song just had to follow,” explains guitarist Clint Jurgens. “The chorus was pretty much served up to me on a platter at that point. The bridge was an exciting challenge—breaking from what had been a steady emotional build, we wanted it to reflect the struggle of letting go, pushing toward the final send-off.”
 
Unlike most bands launching an album, Free Machine is taking a different approach. “There is no ‘bigger picture’ here,” they say. “No marketing pushes, no endless promo runs, no events or concerts. This is simply about making good music and sharing it with like-minded rock fans.”

Buy and stream Dead Echoes at https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/freemachine1/dead-echoes

KATATONIA Announce Fall 2025 EU + UK Headline Tour

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Swedish grand seigneurs of gloom, KATATONIA, are getting ready to embark on an epic headline tour this fall across Europe and the UK! Kicking off on November 11 in Tampere, Finland, the tour will cover 31 major cities in total and culminate in a grand finale in Stockholm, Sweden on December 20. See below for the full list of dates.

KATATONIA released their triumphant Napalm Records debut, Sky Void of Stars, in 2023 to the enthrallment of critics and fans alike. The album, which topped several soundchecks – including Rock Hard and Legacy magazine in Germany – showcases their brilliant, genre-defying fusion of melodic death metal and atmospheric post rock. Following its release, the band jumped on a massive headline tour across Europe and the UK alongside Sólstafir and SOM.

Now, in 2025, it’s time to bring KATATONIA’s haunting brilliance and signature vibrant darkness back to stages! With special guests Evergrey and Klogr, this package marks the perfect match to dive into long winter nights! Tickets are available now. For more information, visit the official website – https://katatonia.com/

Vocalist/founding member Jonas Renkse adds:
“Very excited to announce that we will be touring with our friends from the west coast Evergrey and Klogr from Italy. As soon as summer has shattered we will be in preparations to bring the biggest and best yet. See you in the fall!”

KATATONIA UK & EUROPE TOUR 2025
w/ Evergrey & Klogr
11.11.25 FI – Tampere / Tavara-asema
12.11.25 FI – Helsinki / House of Culture
14.11.25 NO – Oslo / Rockefeller
15.11.25 SE – Gothenburg / Pustervik
16.11.25 DE – Hamburg / Gruenspan
18.11.25 PL – Warsaw / Progresja
19.11.25 DE – Berlin / Huxleys
20.11.25 DE – Leipzig / Täubchenthal
21.11.25 CZ – Prague / Palac Akropolis
22.11.25 AT – Vienna / Simm City
24.11.25 DE – Munich / Backstage Werk
25.11.25 DE – Stuttgart / LKA Longhorn
27.11.25 IT – Milan / Alcatraz
28.11.25 CH – Zurich / Komplex
29.11.25 FR – Lyon / La Rayonne
01.12.25 ES – Madrid / BUT
02.12.25 ES – Barcelona / Salamandra
03.12.25 FR – Toulouse / Le Metronum
05.12.25 UK – London / Electric Ballroom
06.12.25 UK – Glasgow / Garage
07.12.25 UK – Manchester / Academy 2
08.12.25 UK – Bristol / SWK
10.12.25 FR – Paris / Le Trabendo
11.12.25 LU – Luxembourg / Rockhal
12.12.25 DE – Frankfurt / Batschkapp
13.12.25 DE – Cologne / Live Music Hall
14.12.25 NL – Amsterdam / Melkweg Max
16.12.25 BE – Antwerp / Trix
18.12.25 DK – Copenhagen / Amager Bio
19.12.25 SE – Karlstad / Nöjesfabriken
20.12.25 SE – Stockholm / Fållan

Festivals 2025
03.05.25 BE – Izegem / Headbangers Balls Fest
22.06.25 BE – Dessel / Graspop Metal Meeting
05.07.25 DE – Mühlheim / Castle Rock
06.07.25 TR – Istanbul / Headbanger’s Weekend
26.07.25 PL – Ostrów Wielkopolski / Ostrów Rock Festival
30.07.25 RO – Braşov / Rockstadt Extreme Fest
01.08.25 DE – Wacken / Wacken Open Air
22.08.25 IT – Marina Di Altidona / Wondergate (Parco dei Due Ponti)

KATATONIA online:
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PRIDIAN Release New Single ‘Diny’ + Unveil Details of Upcoming Album “Venetian Dark”

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Estonia’s metalcore force PRIDIAN are unveiling details for their upcoming album “Venetian Dark” alongside their newest single “DINY”. Their record, which will mark the band’s debut album, is set to be released May 16th, 2025, via Century Media Records and follows Pridian’s 2023 debut EP “Cybergnosis”. With the release of “Venetian Dark”, Pridian show not just their own potential in the international metalcore scene but also why Estonia’s growing metal scene deserves more light in the future. “Venetian Dark” is now available for pre-order.

Listen to the single at https://pridian.lnk.to/DINY-SingleNe

Vocalist Laur Lindmäe shares about the inspiration for “Venetian Dark”:

„Looking at it on a larger scale, I believe that humanity has lost its connection with nature, the planet, and even itself. We relentlessly exploit every last resource, driven by profit and greed. Our ideologies have grown superficial, and we are becoming less and less empathetic. Even if we end up destroying the Earth, we seem to have this cockroach-like ability to survive. We’ll likely figure out how to launch ourselves into space, discover another planet to inhabit, and start the cycle all over again.”

The band shares the backstory about “DINY”:

“I drove fast. Faster than I should have really. The night pressed in on me, cold and endless, the road disappearing into the blackness ahead. The air outside was freezing, but it couldn’t match the cold that had settled inside me. My thoughts circled around her, over and over. Every streetlight I passed threw her silhouette onto the road, and for a moment, I thought I saw her standing there, waiting for me. My foot pressed harder on the gas, wondering what it would feel like to just keep going— to let everything go. The emptiness inside was worse than the road ahead, and I wasn’t sure if I was trying to outrun it or dive straight into it. She was gone, but not gone enough. And no matter how fast I went, I knew I’d never escape her.”