“La Nuit” is the new single by the talented guitarist Alessandro De Fusco, released by Wanikiya Record/Promotion. Composed together with Francesco Coia, the track was born as a true sonic manifesto dedicated to De Fusco’s signature guitar, also named “La Nuit”.
The instrument, designed and handcrafted in collaboration with Maple Handmade Guitars by Enzo Pascariello, represents the peak of an artistic and technical partnership that has lasted for years. Every detail of the guitar was conceived to meet the pursuit of a personal, dynamic, and deeply expressive sound.
From the very first notes, “La Nuit” captures the listener with its use of the Sustainiac System, the centerpiece of a suspended and fascinating introduction that creates an ethereal, mysterious atmosphere.
Without any accompanying guitars, the piece unfolds as an intimate dialogue between the lead guitar, an orchestra, and electronic sounds — where the main instrument becomes a narrative voice expressing emotions and imagery. The result is an intense, evocative, and cinematic composition that perfectly balances technique and emotion.
“La Nuit” is a sonic night — an introspective journey between light and shadow, where the compositional sensitivity of De Fusco and Coia reaches its highest artistic expression.
“La Nuit” will be available from October 22nd, 2025 on all digital platforms.The official music video, elegant and atmospheric, will be released on October 29th, 2025.
Recently signed to Century Media Records worldwide, Scotland’s ibex-obsessed blackened thrash bastard of Hades, otherwise known as HELLRIPPER, returns with a brand-new single! “Kinchyle (Goatkraft And Granite)!” The vicious new track can be found along with a music video, which was directed by David Gregory, at THIS LOCATION.
HELLRIPPER mastermind James McBain, comments:
“‘Kinchyle’ is the McBain clan’s war cry and a fitting first glimpse at the upcoming album.
“Lyrically, the track was inspired by my experience growing up in the North-East of Scotland in Aberdeen (the Granite City), and reflects on what it’s like to feel trapped in a certain environment. I wanted to show a side of Scotland that is not necessarily the magical ‘postcard’ that a lot of people picture when thinking of the country.
“Musically, the track is very ‘Hellripper-sounding,’ and is the most ‘rocking’ song that I’ve written in quite a while, though there are a few new elements in there that I had fun experimenting with. The track was influenced by the likes of Tank, Running Wild and Motörhead, as well as bands such as Opeth and Witherscape.
“All in all, a very personal song both in terms of lyrics and musical influences. Hope you enjoy it… All Hail the Goat!”
In addition, Hellripper will be embarking on a European headliner with support from Schizophrenia and Sarcator, which will introduce the band’s upcoming studio album release (More details about that soon…!). The full itinerary can be found below while tickets can be found HERE.
Enter the GOAT KVLT and check out a glimpse of what’s to come HERE.
Hellripper Live US Dates 2025/2026:
09.11.2025: Manchester (England) @ Damnation Festival 06.12.2025: Wolverhampton (England) @ Bloodstock Winter Gathering 22.01.2026: Helsinki (Finland) @ Tavastia 21.03.2026: Aalst (Belgium) @ Oilsjt Omploft Festival 27.03.2026: Glasgow (Scotland) @ Garage * 28.03.2026: Bern (Switzerland) @ EmMetal Festival 03.04.2026: Nottingham (England) @ Saltbox *** 04.04.2026: London (England) @ Downstairs at the Dome *** 06.04.2026: Utrecht (Netherlands) @ De Helling *** 07.04.2026: Dortmund (Germany) @ Junkyard *** 08.04.2026: Hamburg (Germany) @ Logo *** 09.04.2026: Copenhagen (Denmark) @ Pumpehuset *** 10.04.2026: Berlin (Germany) @ Lido *** 11.04.2026: Warsaw (Poland) @ Voodoo *** 12.04.2026: Kraków (Poland) @ Zascianek 13.04.2026: Vienna (Austria) @ Arena *** 14.04.2026: Budapest (Hungary) @ Dürer Kert *** 15.04.2026: Munich (Germany) @ Backstage *** 16.04.2026: Prague (Czechia) @ Subzero *** 17.04.2026: Mannheim (Germany) @ 7er Club *** 18.04.2026: Paris (France) @ Backstage by the Mill *** 06.06.2026: Maastricht (Netherlands) @ South of Heaven Open Air 13.06.2026: Hauptmannsgrün (Germany) @ Chronical Moshers Open Air 04.09.2026: Ostrava (Czechia) @ Metal!!! Festival
The brainchild of guitarist/vocalist/solitary force, James McBain, Hellripper has been running like a denim-vested, backpatch-encrusted William Wallace, bravehearting his way through metal’s bloodiest battlefields since first coagulating his personal darkness in 2014. Taking armaments from “Kill ‘Em All” era Hetfield and “Welcome to Hell” era Mantas, McBain has immersed his fascination with darkness and speed with Scottish history and come with bloody masterpieces like 2023’s “Warlocks Grim & Withered Hags” that Metal Injection stated: “Bursts with growth and a mature exploration of darkness and eeriness while maintaining that original high-octane burning”. McBain is presently sharpening his blades and casting new spells that will transmogrify into Hellripper’s Century Media debut, due around the vernal equinox of 2026. More details to follow soon…
Hellripper Lineup: James McBain – All Instruments & Vocals
Hellripper live and video performance line-up: James McBain – Guitar & Vocals Joseph Quinlan – Guitar Andy Milburn – Bass Max Southall – Drums
MANTRA OF THE COSMOS release their Limited Edition 7″ Clear Vinyl copies of single ‘Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous)’, available now.
The single is available now on Limited Edition Clear Vinyl, you can order it here.
Mantra Of The Cosmos As an all-star band featuring iconic names in the shape of Happy Mondays / Black Grape duo Shaun Ryder and Bez with Andy Bell (Oasis, Ride) and Zak Starkey (Oasis, The Who, Johnny Marr), Mantra of the Cosmos captured a wave of interest with their first two singles ‘Gorilla Guerilla’ and ‘X (Wot You Sayin?)’ as well as a memorable Glastonbury debut, headlining the Glade Stage.
That fascination was naturally amplified when they were joined by Oasis legend Noel Gallagher for the single ‘Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous)’ which instantly sold-out its first limited edition vinyl pressing. Now Mantra of the Cosmos aim to reach a much larger audience with the release of ‘Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous)’ on Clear limited edition Vinyl.
Named after Bez’s first band, ‘Domino Bones (Gets Dangerous)’ is a whirlwind of psychedelic chaos, a maximalist explosion of heady psychedelia, thumping big beat and sprawling acid rock. Or as Zak Starkey states, “It’s ‘Free Bird’ for mods.” Zak Starkey says, “The Cavern gigs were amazing, as was the reaction to the vinyl release. Working with people like Noel, Shaun, Andy and Bez is always a pleasure – these are the greatest musicians of their generation. We have more singles coming this year with some VERY special guests – this is the year of the Mantra!”
In a conversation with The Times, Noel Gallagher stated: “It’s Dylan, Dali, Ginsberg and a bit of cosmic jibber-jabber. Add in Bez, who dances on the tunes like Zak plays the drums and Andy Bell plays all things stringed, and you have it.”
The accompanying video for the track was filmed by Zak Starkey using his four year old daughter’s toys, and edited by Nick Franco at 1185Films.
The track’s original launch received media coverage across, amongst others, NME, Radio X, The Guardian, Rolling Stone, Evening Standard and Clash. The collective celebrated the release of the single by playing two shows at Liverpool’s storied Cavern Club: the venue where Zak’s father, Ringo Starr, cut his teeth with The Beatles.
The idea behind Mantra of The Cosmos started when Zak Starkey formed a supergroup – featuring Liam Gallagher, Roger Daltrey, Ian Broudie, Bonehead and Jay Mehler – to perform ‘My Generation’ during a revival of the TV show ‘TFI Friday’ in 2015. Zak met Shaun Ryder that night, and soon followed up to suggest forming a band in which Shaun’s charismatic lyrics were the focal point. Shaun volunteered Bez to join the fun during that same conversation, before Zak completed the line-up with his old Oasis bandmate Andy Bell.
The connection between Zak and Noel Gallagher started in 1995 when the guitarist dropped in to see the drummer rehearsing with his band Face. Zak subsequently met Liam Gallagher at Oasis’s Earls Court shows in 1996. As he remembers, “We’re mods, so we got on straight away.” Zak joined Oasis in 2004 and remained until 2009, playing on the albums ‘Don’t Believe The Truth’ and ‘Dig Out Your Soul’.
International hard rock outfit SAINTED SINNERS have dropped the official music video for their new single “Out Of The Blue”, taken from their forthcoming studio album High On Fire, that is slated for release on November 21, 2025 via ROAR – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. The new track bursts with driving riffs, a contagious chorus, and pure rock ’n’ roll positivity — a signature SAINTED SINNERS anthem through and through.
“Positive Rock ‘n’ Roll vibes to the fullest!” says guitarist Frank Pané. “Imagine cruising down the Sunset Strip in the glory days of melodic hard rock — this song captures that feeling.” Frontman Jack Meille adds, “If there’s a trademark Sainted Sinners song, this is it: an upbeat stomper full of optimism and love for life.”
Rooted within the sound of the legendary acts of this genre, like Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Van Halen, UFO and others but also with influences from different styles, with their forthcoming offering High On Fire, SAINTED SINNERS once again prove that classic hard rock can feel timeless, energetic, and inspiring for generations to come.
The new record features the stellar line-up of Jack Meile (Tygers Of Pan Tang) on vocals, Frank Pané (Bonfire) on guitar, Ernesto Ghezzi (Gotthard) on keyboards, Samy Saemann (ex-Freedom Call) on bass, and Berci Hirleman on drums. Together they deliver a vibrant journey through 70s- and 80s-inspired heavy rock, full of soul-soaked vocals, groovy Hammond duels, intricate riffs, and a driving rhythm section.
High On Fire delivers a feeling of good time Rock’n’Roll vibes. Let‘s forget and escape from all the bad things in life and enjoy life to the fullest with freedom of expression and a overall positive attitude: „There are too many negative things happening all over the world right now, and you can’t ignore that. However, you always have to stay positive and firmly believe that calmer and better times will come again, and we hope to help our fans stay similarly positive with our music and continue to believe that everything will be okay“, says Pané.
You can also feel that power within the album artwork, created by Frank and Miram Kollbrunner. „For me, it reflects the power we try to convey to the listener with our music. Whether you’re a “saint” or a “sinner,” there’s a little bit of both in everyone. Life is also light and shadow. If you accept that for yourself, it gives you the freedom to enjoy life.”
Who says pirates always sail the seven seas? Sometimes, a little ‘sea hopping’ from Lake Constance to Lake Zurich to Lake Zug is enough to find real gems. One such gem has now signed with El Puerto Records: Caroline Breitler & Band!
Caroline Breitler is a Swiss singer and band from the canton of Zug who has established herself in the rock and metal scene. Her music combines powerful vocals with melodic elements, often with a touch of bombast and emotional depth. The band combines classic rock structures with modern metal influences, placing great emphasis on authenticity and expressiveness. Their songs are partly autobiographical and deal with themes such as self-discovery, strength and emotional healing. And if you’re quick, you can still see them solo this weekend as support for HARTMANN in Bensheim and Waldbronn. If not, the first festival date for 2026 has already been set: the Rock n’ Loc Festival in Markt Wald.
Caroline is happy: “Being with El Puerto Records feels like coming home – finally a label that understands our vision, shares our energy and truly supports us as artists. Here, you can be loud, wild and real – just like our music!”
Head of Promotion Matt. Bischof: ‘We had had Caroline on our radar for quite some time because she embodies many of the qualities that are important to us in our musicians: heart, passion, a burning desire for her own music, and that same passion on stage. We are delighted that it has now worked out: Welcome aboard, Caroline Breitler and band.’
Biography: Caroline Breitler & Band – Between Fire and Emotion With a voice that gets under your skin and a captivating stage presence, Caroline Breitler stands for powerful rock with soul. Together with her top-class band, she brings an explosive mix of melodic metal, rock and emotion to the stage. On guitar, a virtuoso shines with a flair for powerful riffs and epic solos that get under your skin. The bass not only provides a powerful foundation, but also brings technical sophistication into play with its refined songwriting. The keys add orchestral depth and a cinematic atmosphere – sometimes ethereal, sometimes dramatic. The drummer is the rhythmic backbone of the band. With razor-sharp precision, unbridled energy and a flair for dynamics, he gives the sound that certain something – like a galloping herd of horses that sweeps the audience along and makes the pulse of the music palpable. Whether on record or live, Caroline and her band tell stories of courage, pain and hope. Their music is a call to stay true to yourself – loud, honest and rousing.
Live Dates Oct. 24, 2025 Support Hartmann, Bensheim, Musiktheater Rex, Caro Solo Oct. 25, 2025 Support Hartmann, Waldbronn, Soundcheck One, Caro Solo May 16. 2026 Rock n’ Loc Festival, Markt Wald, Band
Darktribe has released “Ghost Memories”, second single taken from the new album “Forgotten Reveries” to be released on November 21 by Scarlet Records.
Dead you are. Alive you will remain. Your spirit floats, suspended in the desire of the Gods who play with it. Sometimes warrior, sometimes peacemaker, you’re the master of… nothing.
mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studios (Wind Rose, Vision Divine, Twilight Force);
cover & artwork by the young French talent Baptiste Araujo;
FFO: Symphony X, Stratovarius, Iron Maiden;
“Forgotten Reveries” tracklist: 1 Paradox 2 I Walk Alone 3 The Fallen World 4 Sicilian Danza 5 Ghost Memories 6 Eden And Eclipse 7 From Star To Dust 8 Reality 9 Kings In The Sand 10 Mornings Of Fear 11 Son Of Illusion
Total running time – 53:51
artwork by Baptiste Araujo
The fourth studio album for the cult progressive power metal act, “Forgotten Reveries” embodies the sonic and lyrical essence of the very own Darktribe universe.
Join the French band in this whirlwind of catchy riffs and captivating rhythms, an essential call to arms for all fans of swirling, dynamic and melodic prog power metal. “Forgotten Reveries” explores themes such as fear, solitude, childhood, the journey of life, family, and the cultural heritage unique to each human being.
Powerful, modern and forward-thinking, this record will immerse you in a world where time makes you lose your mind and humanity is left to its own devices.
Life or death, hope or despair, you’re now at the crossroads of your legacy – step into the dark tribe!
Darktribe: Anthony Agnello – vocals Loïc Manuello – guitars, keyboards Bruno Caprani – bass Guillaume Morero – drums
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
