German crossover thrashers THE PROPHECY 23 are back with a new video for “Chill Em All,” taken from their latest album “Mosh O’ Clock”. Known for their explosive mix of thrash, groove, and relentless energy, the band once again deliver a heavy dose of riffs and attitude.
The release of “Chill Em All” follows the success of “Mosh O’ Clock,” which stormed into the official German album charts at #44 and reached an impressive #12 in the official Rock/Metal charts. This achievement marks a major milestone in the band’s career, proving their growing impact on the international metal scene.
With “Chill Em All,”THE PROPHECY 23 combine humor, raw power, and their trademark crossover style in a video that perfectly captures the spirit of the band — intense, uncompromising, and fun.
The video for “Chill Em All” is now streaming on Massacre Records’ official YouTube channel, while “Mosh O’ Clock” is available HERE: http://www.theprophecy23.com/
With “Mosh O’Clock,”THE PROPHECY 23 further cements their very own style: Fresh Metal – a wild mix of thrash, death and punk, first introduced on the last album and now taken to the next level. “Mosh O’Clock” is their heaviest, fastest, and most aggressive record yet — still packed with the humor and attitude that makes them unique.
Though it’s not a concept album, there’s a clear theme running through it: living without limits, standing up against injustice, and embracing chaos and community. From sharp calls against fascism to wild celebrations of friendship, the lyrics hit hard and true.
The songwriting is tighter, the riffs more brutal, and the production crisp and powerful. It’s not overproduced — Mosh O’Clock keeps a raw edge and harshness, but remains extremely tight and clear. Recorded, co-produced, mixed, and mastered by Kai Stahlenberg at Kohlekeller Studios — known for top albums by Powerwolf, Electric Callboy, Kanonenfieber, and more — this album sounds massive and fresh.
Anyone into thrash, death, punk and party knows what time it is: it’s Mosh O’Clock.
Track Listing: 01. Chill ‘Em All 02. Mosh O’Clock 03. Work Eat Sleep Repeat 04. Welcome To The Blast Beach 05. Fresh Metal Fights Fascism 06. Forever 23 07. Ready To Get Wasted Again 08. I Feel Black 09. Good Enough For Me 10. 23/7 11. No Money Back 12. I Won’t Go 13. Supermassive Green Hole
From mountainous Styria hail death metal newcomers GRIMMING, who have just signed their first record deal with Napalm Records! One viral song with outstanding numbers for a debut was all it took for the young Austrian band to pique the heavy hitting label’s interest. With dialect, traditional attire and strong stories from their home region, this rising band – whose youngest member is just 15 years old – knows exactly where they’re going!
In celebration of this new chapter, GRIMMING have released a new single, “Wüdschitz” (an Austrian dialect word for poacher). Perfectly showcasing their strength in storytelling, hauntingly cold death metal accentuates the tragic tale of a man forced into poaching due to famine. Roaring riffs and full-dialect vocals make obstructive hunting laws and the fight for survival against winter’s grasp palpable – until the bitter end.
GRIMMING about “Wüdschitz”: “‘Wüdschitz’ describes the true story of alpine poaching and the unfair distribution of game laws in earlier times. It is a middle finger to authority and oppression, and no romantic hunter’s tale, but rather the brutal survival story of the foot soldiers who rose up against hunger, laws, and large landowners. Where guns blasted, blood flowed, and the forest became a battlefield, ‘Wüdschitz’ begins.”
Napalm Records Senior A&R Sebastian Muench about the signing: “The death metal band GRIMMING from Upper Styria perfectly symbolizes the impressive, rugged and mysterious mountains, the lonely green forests and cold, clear lakes of the Ennstal region. GRIMMING combine sophisticated death metal with ancient traditions, stories, and legends. Welcome to the Napalm Records family!”
GRIMMING took their first steps into the scene with “Lindwurm” in the spring of 2025. The track and its video, filmed in a compelling alpine landscape, quickly gained traction – GRIMMING amassed 100k views and counting on their debut reel. They quickly followed up with their live debut and are now set to bring the heavy stories of their mountain home to metal fans worldwide.
GRIMMING Live 2025 27.09.25 AT – Leoben / 2 Days Of Metal 25.10.25 AT – Gleisdorf / Kulturkeller 14.11.25 AT – Stainach / CCW 06.12.25 AT – Graz / club wakuum
GRIMMING are: Samuel Dukic – Vocals, Guitar Aron Dukic – Drums Martin Wolfgang Peer – Guitar Michael Alexander Marinitsch – Bass
Eclipse Records is thrilled to announce the signing of SEMPER ACERBUS to an exclusive worldwide deal. This American Metalcore band brings us to the brink of poison and pain like exotic plague doctors bursting from the shadows and forging a path for us into the light. Semper Acerbus just finished up production of their new third full-length album entitled Following Omens which will be released via Eclipse Records on January 9, 2026. The album was produced, mixed & mastered by Chris Mora (Upon a Burning Body, Kingdom Collapse) at Warhorse Recordings in San Antonio, TX.
“Signing with Eclipse Records is a major step towards the next chapter of our band’s journey.” says guitarist Joe Dragich. “In a business filled with disappointment and defeat, it feels great to have someone believe in us. I’m grateful to Eclipse Records, and excited for the future.” Lead vocalist Nelson Acerbus adds “It feels good that this great company believes in us and what we do!” Guitarist Jaime Vargas continues, “We’re honored to join Eclipse Records and bring our music to life with such an incredible team!”
Semper Acerbus go straight for the jugular with their blistering third metalcore album titled Following Omens, blasting us across deserts, dunes, mountains, and woodlands deep and dark in the pit of the heart. The vocals are a nuclear fusion of rip-saw growls accented and built on in key moments with layers of traditional lead and harmony lines both modern and medieval, all meant to paint you pictures and sever your soul. The rhythm tracks crash like waves in the wild, and the lyrics are mirrors haunted by the shadows of our deepest and darkest emotional ghosts. Moreover, this album is a guitar-lover’s dream, often schemed with melodic soloing deep in the mix during the verse, and in effect, sounding like orchestral strings in a supernatural soundtrack echoing inside a damp cave, a deep tunnel, or the nave of some sinister, abandoned, desecrated church. The more nostalgic platform solos are intricate and aesthetically gratifying, and the massive rhythm riffs are often so rich and complex that it feels like knights, rooks, and kings have overtaken a checkerboard. Finally, Following Omens has a wonderfully devastating feel to it, personal and potent. It affects the listener as if a participator in a movement meant to prove that we all share the same dark psychological mysteries. And there is strength in numbers, power in purpose, hope on the horizon even when it hurts. In all, somehow, Semper Acerbus make us value different and opposing truths all at once, as if there is just as much beauty in the sun on the sand and rain on a lake, as fog on the stones or a corpse at a wake. The album is an experience. Listen to it loud! Following Omens was produced, mixed & mastered by Chris Mora (Upon a Burning Body, Kingdom Collapse) at Warhorse Recordings in San Antonio, TX. The album & singles feature cover art designed by Federico Bossinga at Abstract Chaos Design (Dark Funeral, Dimmu Borgir, Oceano, Old Man’s Child). It is scheduled for release on January 9, 2026.
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Following Omens track listing 01. Suffering Awaits 02. Unwanted 03. One Day at A Time 04. The Gallows 05. Alluring Vendetta 06. Archangel 07. Wounded 08. Torn Inside 09. District Coward
Semper Acerbus lineup Nelson Acerbus (vocals), Jaime Vargas (guitar), Joe Dragich (guitar), Sammy Farhat (bass), Tyler Thomas (drums)
Following a record breaking Redux Kickstarter campaign, the first single taken from the forthcoming MER Redux Series release “The Downward Spiral Redux” is ready to be unleashed: Seattle, WA grunge metal trio SANDRIDER present their hard-hitting take on the NINE INCH NAILS classic ‘March of the Pigs‘. This highly anticipated new Redux Series installment is scheduled for release on November 28, 2025. Available for pre-order here:https://spkr.store/collections/redux-classic-album-re-imagined
Parallelto “The Downward Spiral Redux“, Magnetic Eye Records will release their customar companion album entitled “Best of Nine Inch Nails Redux” that contains 13 cover renditions of deep cuts and all-time classics from across NINE INCH NAILS‘ catalogue recorded by some of the heavy underground’s most exciting artists.
SANDRIDER comment: “Our choice for a tribute track, ‘March of the Pigs’, is a song that hits so hard“, vocalist and guitarist Jon Weisnewski writes. “It did when it first came out, it still does now, and it’ll be just as brutal in another 30 years. Trying to harness that beast and make sure that it still had the timeless impact, we all expect it to have, was a humbling challenge.“
Credits Video footage by Sandrider Edited by Ritual Video (IG: @ritual_video)
SANRIDER hail from Seattle, Washington and, true to their place of origin, embraced grunge as the creative base to which they gave their own spin by adding a hard and sharp metal edge. The trio was formed in 2008 and currently consists of the two former AKIMBO members – vocalist and guitarist Jon Weisnewski and Nat Damm on drums – with bass player and vocalist Jesse Roberts from THE RUBY DOE as the third comrade-in-heaviness. SANRIDER have released four acclaimed albums with “Enveletration” (2023) being their latest.
Tracklist “The Downward Spiral Redux”
BLACK TUSK ‘Mr. Self Destruct’
THIEF ‘Piggy’
GRIN ‘Heresy’
SANDRIDER ‘March of the Pigs’
DAEVAR ‘Closer’
HIGH TONE SON OF A BITCH ‘Ruiner’
DREADNOUGHT ‘The Becoming’
JOHN FRYER WITH STELLA SOLEIL ‘I Do Not Want This’
JOHN CXNNOR FEAT. HEXA ‘Big Man with a Gun’
IAH ‘A Warm Place’
ABRAMS ‘Eraser’
AUTHOR & PUNISHER ‘Reptile’
PALEHORSE PALERIDER ‘The Downward Spiral’
BETWEEN THE BURIED AND ME ‘Hurt’
At this moment, the world’s reliance on machines, algorithms, and artificial intelligence has never been greater. This makes now the perfect time to reflect on the emergence of a musical force whose blend of mechanized instrumentation and raw emotion was singular and revolutionary.
NINE INCH NAILS were formed in Cleveland, Ohio in 1988. They arrived around the same time as grunge when Generation X was developing an awareness of itself, but while there was cross-appeal, the sound they created was clearly and intentionally something very different.
The skepticism of that era came through in the music, with artists from RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE to NIRVANA pushing back against what were acceptable words and actions in our society, and everything from the ideals of what major musicians should do with their fame to what people and corporations stood for were fair targets.
NINE INCH NAILS were at least twice as cynical as everyone else and reflected the singular, driven musical expression of mastermind Trent Reznor. The music he made as NIN has always ranged from infectious, furious, delicate, and sexual to transgressive, uplifting, cautionary, and hopeless. While Reznor did not always make broad, blunt statements about politics, materialism or repression (though he definitely did at times), there was a consistently restless quality to his music. His frustration at the veneer of normalcy and acceptability that characterized modern popular music was palpable, and he seemed to search endlessly for seams to peel back and rip loose to expose what was underneath.
Of NINE INCH NAILS‘ seminal breakthrough album, Spin magazine respectfully had this to say in 2024: “As The Downward Spiral turns 30 this year, it still stands as an act of artistic transgression against the limits of popular music. Pushing the boundaries of creative censorship, it is still considered Nine Inch Nails’ most daring and uncompromising album.”
Join us in paying homage to one of rock’s most ambitious innovators and angriest Gen X voices railing against the status quo, as we present our latest Redux Series installment “The Downward Spiral Redux”, along with the traditional companion album “Best of Nine Inch Nails Redux”. The two double album collections together comprise 27 re-imagined renditions by some of today’s coolest and heaviest artists taking on NINE INCH NAILS classics and deep cuts.
The Magnetic Eye Redux Series features hand-picked classic albums from across the history of rock and metal re-imagined in their entirety from start to finish. Artists we love from within and outside the heavy rock landscape choose tracks to make their own, bringing these milestone records into the new millennium with crushing heaviness and searing energy. To date, we’ve produced Redux editions of PINK FLOYD’s “The Wall”, HELMET’s “Meantime”, BLACK SABBATH’s “Vol. 4”, JIMI HENDRIX’s “Electric Ladyland”, ALICE IN CHAINS’ “Dirt”, AC/DC’s “Back in Black”, SOUNDGARDEN’s “Superunknown”, JETHRO TULL’s “Aqualung”, and RAMONES’ self-titled debut, which have included artists like RED FANG, THE SWORD, MATT PIKE, PALLBEARER, THE MELVINS, ALL THEM WITCHES, KHEMMIS, ASG, SUPERSUCKERS, ZAKK WYLDE, MARK LANEGAN, VOIVOD, and many more amazing artists.
Join us for our tenth foray into Redux territory as we pay proper respect to the US industrial rock legends NINE INCH NAILS!
Artist: Various Artists Album: The Downward Spiral Redux Release date: November 28, 2025 Label: Magnetic Eye Records Style: Doom, Stoner Rock & Metal, Psych Rock et al. Review impact date: October 27, 2025
Since they crawled out from their curious vault in 2003, Carach Angren have mastered the dark art of composing symphonic, blackened ghost stories. Now into their third decade, on their upcoming EP, the Dutch masters of horror are returning to the source that inspired their first album. The latest single from The Cult of Kariba brings its titular sorceress back from the underworld. But as “The Resurrection of Kariba” so delights in revealing, her return brings consequences that are more catastrophic than anyone could imagine.
The Cult of Kariba comes out October 17 on Season of Mist.
The Cult of Kariba is both a return and a continuation. The EP expands on Carach Angren’s first album Lammendam by entwining the sinister figure of Kariba within the folk tale of the White Lady. “The Resurrection of Kariba” opens underneath the floor of a church, where a cult gathers to summon the alleged sorceress. An unholy pounding by the duo’s blood-splattered symphonic signature brings Kariba back among the land of the living. Yet her audience of worshipers discover far more than they intended. The song’s ritual unleashes something even more sinister: one of her victims, now awakened with vengeance.
The video for “The Resurrection of Kariba” was created by Aimed & Framed’s Tamara Llenas.
Tracklist: 1. A Malevolent Force Stirs (1:16) 2. Draw Blood (5:18) 3. The Resurrection of Kariba (4:45) [WATCH] 4. Ik Kom Uit Het Graf (4:51) [WATCH] 5. Venomous 1666 (4:37) Full runtime: 20:48
With the upcoming EP The Cult of Kariba, CARACH ANGREN return to the story that first defined their identity. Drawing from historical legends and obscure regional folklore, the band revisits the myth of the White Lady from Schinveld, this time expanding it with a new, sinister figure: Kariba. Inspired by real poems, forgotten theatre plays, and occult symbolism, this EP introduces a hidden cult intent on resurrecting Kariba—a poisoner and alleged witch whose spirit carries a legacy of vengeance. The Cult of Kariba explores this narrative with a blend of haunting atmosphere, cinematic scope, and blackened aggression.
Formed in 2003 in the southern province of Limburg in the Netherlands, Carach Angren began as a collaboration between keyboardist Clemens “Ardek” Wijers and vocalist/guitarist Dennis “Seregor” Droomers, both of whom played together previously in the band Vaultage. Inspired by the power of narrative in metal and the theatricality of classical music and film scores, the duo decided to forge their own path, infusing black metal with symphonic arrangements and elaborate storytelling. The name “Carach Angren,” drawn from Tolkien’s Middle-earth mythology, reflects their fascination with language, lore, and dark fantasy.
Their 2008 debut Lammendam introduced the band’s signature narrative style and conceptua ldepth. Based on a regional ghost story, the album tells of a woman whose tragic death in a burning castle gave rise to a haunting figure—the White Lady—seen roaming the forests of Schinveld. This story became the thematic foundation for the band’s identity. It was followed by Death Came Through a Phantom Ship (2010), inspired by maritime legends and ghost vessels, and Where the Corpses Sink Forever (2012), which addressed the horrors of war and its psychological aftermath.
By 2015, Carach Angren further pushed their boundaries with This Is No Fairytale, offering a raw, unfiltered look into domestic abuse and trauma through the lens of twisted fairy tale tropes. In 2017, Dance and Laugh Amongst the Rotten centered around a haunted girl and her cursed music box, with each track unraveling the lives of characters who meet tragic ends. Their sixth album, Franckensteina Strataemontanus (2020), drew from the life of controversial alchemist Johann Conrad Dippel, blending science, superstition, and historical horror into one of their most layered works to date.
Now, with The Cult of Kariba, Carach Angren reconnect with their original concept while expanding its narrative universe. The EP draws inspiration from archival poems and lesser-known local legends, particularly the figure of Kariba: a mysterious woman remembered as both a poisoner and a sorceress. The songs unfold as a sequence of events involving an underground cult in Schinveld, beginning with “A Malevolent Force Stirs,” where villagers secretly gather for ritual. “Draw Blood” follows the first act of violence, revealing the cult’s sacrifice. “The Resurrection of Kariba” explores both the ceremony to awaken her and the backstory of her grief and execution. With “Ik Kom Uit Het Graf,” the victim of her past betrayal returns from the grave in a violent act of revenge. The EP concludes with “Venomous 1666,” where Kariba’s spirit is fully reborn,consuming the living and sealing the fate of those who called her back.
Produced with precision and narrative cohesion, The Cult of Kariba ties together myth, horror, and folklore in a tightly crafted five-part journey. Rather than simply revisiting the setting of Lammendam, Carach Angren expand the story with additional historical context, new characters, and an even darker tone.
Lineup
Seregor – Vocals, guitar
Ardek – Keyboards, orchestra
Production & Recording Credits Main compositions by Ardek. Pre-production, orchestral arrangements and keyboards by Ardek. Vocals by Seregor, recorded at Tidal Wave Studio, Germany. Backing vocals by Ardek. Drums performed by Gabe Seeber, recorded at Mayhemeness Recording Studio. Bass guitar, drums written by Ardek. Guitars tracks 2,3 written by Seregor. Guitars tracks 4,5 written by Ardek. Lyrics tracks 1, 2, 5 by Ardek. Lyrics track 3 by Ardek & Seregor. Lyrics track 4 by Seregor. All guitars and bass guitar performed and recorded by Patrick Damiani at Tidal Wave Studio, Germany. Mixed & Mastered by Patrick Damiani at Tidal Wave Studio, Germany. Vinyl Mastered by Robert Schmidt, 24-96 Mastering, Germany.
Guest Musicians Solo violin tracks 2, 5 performed and recorded by Nikos Mavridis. Voice overs done by Tim Wells. Wolf howl track 3 by Frodo Wijers.
Legendary singer Ronnie Romero is pleased to unveil “Eternally”, the second single from his upcoming new solo album, “Backbone”, out on October 24, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. The track is accompanied by an official video, available below.
Talking about the new single, Ronnie said: “Eternally” is another very special song I wrote together with my dear friend Roy Z. We had been talking about doing something together for many years and, when it was time to write my album, I asked him if he had any idea and he immediately sent me this music with a very cool riff that Jose (Rubio) and I we adapted to the song you can listen to now!”
“Since I live in Romania, I had the idea to write about Vlad Tepes (Dracula) so I thought this song was the perfect opportunity. The lyrics is about his loneliness and desperation… A different point of view and how love can keep us alive even in the hardest times”, he added.
Ronnie commented: “I actually have to thank my dear friend Russ Ballard!! Before I started writing the songs, I had this idea to make a song together, to link somehow the Rainbow connection we have. He immediately said yes and sent a cool idea which ended up being the song “Hideaway”. From there it was so easy to get inspired for the rest of the songs”.
“Also, the song we did with my dear Roy Z, and of course the amazing guitar solo of one of our heroes Kee Marcello for the song with Russ… It’s so easy to write music when you are surrounded by such great people!”, he added.
Romero continued: “Nothing would be possible without the help of my friend Jose Rubio, in the songwriting process and the wonderful job he did to get the powerful sound through all the album, since he took care of the mixing and mastering. I really believe it’s an important improvement from the previous album. I hope you all gonna like this one!! We feel very proud of what we achieved with Backbone”.
“Backbone”, Ronnie Romero’s new solo album, is a bold and dynamic statement that marks a major step forward in his solo career. Featuring a collection of powerful and inspired heavy metal tracks, the album showcases Romero at the peak of his vocal prowess. The album is produced by Romero himself and mixed and mastered by his guitarist Jose Rubio Jimenez.
Special contributions include guitar legend Kee Marcello, as well as acclaimed songwriter Russ Ballard, who penned the track “Hideaway”. The album also features a thunderous cover of Black Sabbath’s “Devil And Daughter”, reimagined with Romero’s signature intensity.
Romero’s unmistakable voice and tireless work ethic have made him a standout figure in the hard rock and metal world. He has lent his talents to iconic acts such as Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, The Michael Schenker Group, Lords of Black, The Ferrymen, Sunstorm, and most recently, Elegant Weapons, alongside Richie Faulkner of Judas Priest.
“Backbone” follows Romero’s first solo album of original material, “Too Many Lies, Too Many Masters”, and two covers records. 2023’s “Raised On Heavy Radio” paid tribute to metal giants like Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Accept, and Metallica, featuring special guests such as Gus G., Chris Caffery, and Roland Grapow.
Romero’s debut solo album, “Raised On Radio”, explored his personal musical roots, revisiting classic rock hits from bands like Survivor, Bad Company, Foreigner, Queen, and Led Zeppelin, all interpreted through his powerful and expressive vocal style.
With “Backbone”, Ronnie Romero solidifies his place as one of the premier voices in today’s metal and hard rock scene – bold, authentic, and undeniably electrifying.
“Backbone” Tracklist:
1. Backbone 2. Bring The Rock 3. Lost In Time 4. Never Felt This Way 5. Hideaway (Run) 6. Lonely World 7. Keep On Falling 8. Eternally 9. Running Over 10. Black Dog
Line Up: Ronnie Romero Jose Rubio Chris Allan Alex Bertoni Francisco Gil Torres
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
