M.A.G.O (My Absolute Greatest Obsession) release their new single ‘BELLA STREGA’, available on YouTube starting March 6th and on all streaming platforms from March 13th.
A dark and magnetic track that fully embodies the band’s hard rock attitude. BELLA STREGA is a four-minute sonic journey where mystery meets raw, powerful riffs. The song blends dark atmospheres with solid hard rock foundations, echoing influences reminiscent of Black Sabbath and Killing Joke, while maintaining a distinctive and personal identity.
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The “witch” becomes a symbolic figure of attraction and danger, desire and damnation — a powerful and ambiguous archetype. The track unfolds with a cinematic and direct approach, dragging the listener into a nocturnal universe filled with tension, obsession, and emotional magnetism. Written and composed by Fabiano Rizzi, the single stands as a bold artistic statement: a compact, rough, and essential sound rooted in classic hard rock with modern dark shades. With BELLA STREGA, M.A.G.O strengthen their artistic vision — a project that merges rock attitude, esoteric imagery, and a powerful, uncompromising sonic aesthetic.
Furthermore, M.A.G.O will join David Ellefson’s Bass Warrior Tour (feat. Andy Martongelli), as special guest, kicking off on March 12th in Rome-Italy. See the tour dates in the flyer below.
Vanderlust unveil “Golden Shackles”, the new single extracted from their forthcoming concept album “The Human Farm“, a sci-fi driven metal release centered on a stark moral dilemma: is a life of comfort worth the surrender of freedom?
Vanderlust continues to consolidate its artistic identity by integrating melodic power metal foundations with progressive architecture, articulated riff construction, and carefully layered atmospheric elements. At the core of the compositional process stands guitarist Francesco Romeggini, whose vision shapes the structural coherence and narrative depth of the band’s sound.
Following the symphonic prologue “Humanity 2.0 – The Human Farm,” which establishes the dystopian framework of the album, “Golden Shackles” marks the first decisive fracture in the storyline. Centuries after humanity has embraced life inside the so-called Human Farm, the protagonist Abe begins to question the apparent perfection of a system that guarantees safety while concealing its true cost. What once appeared as salvation gradually reveals itself as confinement disguised as privilege.
From a musical standpoint, the track launches with controlled velocity and tightly engineered riffing, driven by angular figures and precise rhythmic interplay that generate forward momentum without sacrificing clarity. The guitar work alternates between incisive, high-impact passages and harmonically layered sections that reinforce the sci-fi atmosphere. Vocally, the melodic lines unfold with elevated phrasing and a dramatic, power-oriented cadence, intensifying both tension and thematic weight. The chorus provides a clear focal point – immediate yet fully integrated into the arrangement – balancing memorability and compositional complexity.
Within the broader context of “The Human Farm“, “Golden Shackles” functions as a structural hinge rather than a standalone statement. The album unfolds as a continuous narrative set in 2500 A.D., where an ancient alien species known as the Coelacanth offers humanity protection and prosperity at a fixed price: at the age of forty, every individual must be eliminated. Each track advances the plot with deliberate continuity, reinforcing the emotional arc of its characters while maintaining musical cohesion.
Compared to the band’s debut, this release represents a tangible evolution. Progressive elements are more deeply embedded in structural development and riff articulation; electronic textures and orchestral accents strengthen the futuristic framework; the songwriting displays greater focus and conceptual discipline. “Golden Shackles” crystallizes this maturation, balancing immediacy with narrative density and technical precision.
With this single, Vanderlust reaffirms their commitment to translating science fiction into a metal language that is energetic yet controlled, intricate yet accessible, an approach where storytelling, compositional rigor, and thematic consistency are not aesthetic choices but structural pillars of the band’s identity.
Track Listing: 1. Humanity 2.0 – The Human Farm 2. Golden Shackles 3. The Turning Point 4. Connection Failed 5. Viral Escape 6. … Find Them! 7. Battlefield 8. From The Cave – Fuga 9. Drive 10. Reborn … Again 11. Humanity 3.0: The New Canaan
Line-up: Ricca “ZP” Morello: Vocals Francesco “Franz” Romeggini: Guitars, Backing Vocals David Cantina: Bass Giacomo Mezzetti: Drums, Backing Vocals
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Finnish sludge metal band Earthblood is back with a new single ‘Ape Warriors’. The single is released via Finnish record label Inverse Records. Listen to the track on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/earthblood-ape-warrior
The band comments: “From the dark corners of the urban jungle, a primal leader, the Ape Warrior emerges. Having only one goal: to take down and conquer. With his lightning speed and heavy pounding the Ape Warrior is a worthy challenger for the mighty and powerful Acid Viking.
“Ape Warrior” continues the band’s familiar drive, raw energy, and primitive vocals, but this time, inspired by bands such as Motörhead and Wolfbrigade, we wanted to bring in a bit more punk/heavy metal attitude into it.
The song’s story playfully tells of a man who wants to live outside of society and simply be left alone, but as that doesn’t work out, he says “F*ck it” and decides to set the world on fire.”
–Composed and lyrics by Jere Halonen, Joel Notkonen & Niko Kauhanen –Cover art by Spacer_Skin –Mix and master by Owe Inborr of Wolfthrone Studios –ISRC: FI3FC2682001
Earthblood was founded in the spring of 2023 by a group of friends, fusing elements of dirty and gritty Sludge with the fast tempos and riffing of genres such as Thrash and Death metal.
They humorously describe this sonic wall of sound as Thunder Ape metal.
Earthblood’s first EP titled “Primal Fury” was released by Inverse records in the September of 2023.
Not wasting any time, the second EP bearing the name “Witchburner” was released in April 2024.
Now after two years, the apes of the Earthblood have returned with two thunderous singles “Ape Warrior” and “Hatched in Hand” which is set to be released on April 16th 2026. They continue the mighty and powerful soundscapes of both previous EP’s.
Line-up: Vocals/Guitar: Jere Halonen Vocals/Bass: Joel Notkonen Drums/Backing Vocals: Niko Kauhanen
With excitement building toward the release of their 15th studio album ONE, GRAMMY® Award–nominated metal icons SEVENDUST return with the next powerful track from the album, “Unbreakable.”
Comprised of Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar), John Connolly (guitar), Vince Hornsby (bass), and Morgan Rose (drums), SEVENDUST once again deliver a driving, emotionally charged anthem that blends aggression, melody, and hard-earned authenticity. “Unbreakable” showcases the band’s signature balance of thunderous riffs, soaring hooks, and deeply personal lyricism—elements that have defined their career and earned them one of the most loyal fanbases in heavy music. The track is available now on all digital streaming platforms.
The accompanying music video, directed by Dan Sturgess, captures the band’s electrifying live presence during their recent European tour. Intercut with high-energy performance footage and behind-the-scenes moments, the video reflects the raw connection SEVENDUST share with audiences around the world—an energy that has remained unmatched for nearly three decades.
Building on their unmistakable sound while continuing to evolve, ONE proves why SEVENDUST remain a vital force nearly three decades into their career. From the driving opening riff of the title track “One” to the dreamy, atmospheric vocal outro of “Misdirection,” the album takes listeners on an emotional journey that only SEVENDUST can deliver. Tracks such as “One” and “We Won” stand confidently alongside the band’s most iconic material, reinforcing their legacy while pushing their sound forward.
The album’s first single, “Is This The Real You,” was released in January to both fan and critical acclaim. The video—directed by Paul Ribera—has amassed over 1.3 million views in less than six weeks, signaling strong anticipation for the band’s next chapter.
Since forming in 1994, SEVENDUST have become a cornerstone of modern metal, known for their explosive live performances, chart-topping releases, and unwavering commitment to authenticity. With ONE, the band continues to honor their roots while embracing growth—proving that their creative fire is as fierce and focused as ever.
ONE arrives May 1st via Napalm Records and the album is available for pre-order in multiple configurations including digital downloads now.
Renowned as one of the most powerful live bands in modern metal, SEVENDUST are preparing to hit the road in support of One. Their U.S. headline tour kicks off April 16 in Carterville, IL, and runs through May 20, concluding in Knoxville, TN. Atreyu, Fire From The Gods, and American Adrenaline will join as support. The band will also open for Alter Bridge at two special U.S. dates: April 26 in Atlanta, GA, and May 21 in Nashville, TN. Additionally, SEVENDUST will appear at major festivals including Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple.
ALTER BRIDGE European What Lies Within Tour 2026: 05.03.26 UK – Nottingham / Motorpoint Arena
SEVENDUST 2026 US Tour Dates: 16.04.26 US – Carterville, IL / Walker’s Bluff Casino Resort 17.04.26 US – Riverside, IA / Riverside Casino & Golf Resort 18.04.26 US – Larchwood, IA / Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort 20.04.26 US – Indianapolis, IN / Egyptian Room at Old National Centre 21.04.26 US – Lexington, KY / Manchester Music Hall 22.04.26 US – Birmingham, AL / Iron City 24.04.26 US – Mobile, AL / Soul Kitchen Music Hall 25.04.26 US – Destin, FL / Club LA 26.04.26 US – Atlanta, GA / Coca-Cola Roxy* 28.04.26 US – Dallas, TX / House of Blues 29.04.26 US – Oklahoma City, OK / Diamond Ballroom 01.05.26 US – Denver, CO / Summit 02.05.26 US – Albuquerque, NM / Sunshine Theater 04.05.26 US – Wichita, KS / The Cotillion 05.05.26 US – Springfield, MO / The Regency Live 06.05.26 US – Fayetteville, AR / Ozark Music Hall 08.05.26 US – Daytona Beach, FL / Welcome To Rockville 09.05.26 US – North Myrtle Beach, SC / House of Blues 11.05.26 US – Norfolk, VA / The NorVa 12.05.26 US – Harrisburg, PA / XL Live 14.05.26 US – McKees Rocks, PA / Roxian Theatre 15.05.26 US – Columbus, OH / Sonic Temple 16.05.26 US – Baltimore, MD / Nevermore Hall 17.05.26 US – Sayreville, NJ / Starland Ballroom 19.05.26 US – Charlotte, NC / The Fillmore 20.05.26 US – Knoxville, TN / The Mill & Mine 21.05.26 US – Nashville, TN / The Pinnacle* * Opening for Alter Bridge
About SEVENDUST: For over three decades, SEVENDUST have made countless fans feel a part of something special. The group’s community isn’t passive. Members of the “7D Army” make a very active commitment to being part of this family—as evinced by sold-out shows worldwide and innumerable tattoos of the band’s logo and lyrics. Since 1994, the iconic Atlanta quintet have quietly built a legacy without parallel, encompassing sales of nearly eight million albums, a GRAMMY® Award nomination for “Best Metal Performance,” three Top 15 entries on the Billboard 200, hundreds of millions of streams, and the fierce loyalty of millions of listeners in every corner of the globe. Along the way, they’ve shined as an outlier equally comfortable on tracks with either members of Deftones, Creed, and Periphery or Xzibit and Daughtry. V13 spotlighted it with a cover story, Consequence hailed the music as “hard-hitting,” and Guitar World marveled at how, “more than 25 years after releasing their gold-selling self-titled debut, SEVENDUST‘s music still has plenty of bite.” Speaking to their longevity, they notably notched their biggest radio success to date with “Everything” in 2024, netting a career-high entry on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. However, the guys really delivered for their diehard base with 2026’s ONE (Napalm Records). SEVENDUST’s 15th full-length LP forges ten simultaneously lean and gut-punching tracks out of gargantuan riffs, seismic grooves, and signature soul-stirring hooks. Rallying together around a common goal as bandmates and brothers, Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Clint Lowery (lead guitar, backing vocals), John Connolly (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Vince Hornsby (bass), and Morgan Rose (drums) have crafted a body of work that both day-one devotees and new fans alike can hold onto forever.
“We have now traversed the steps which the spirit descends in its gradual and utter fall towards the material world. All is now ended; the spirit is completely materialized, and the change is indicated by the eighteenth card.” Papus
Portuguese gothic/dark metal pioneers HEAVENWOOD announce the arrival of their haunting new single and official video, “The Moon”. The track is the first glimpse of the highly-anticipated album “The Tarot Of The Bohemians – Part II”, set for worldwide release later this year.
A profound and atmospheric composition, “The Moon” dives deep into the esoteric symbolism of Gérard Encausse, known as Papus, translating his study of the Tarot into a deeply personal and emotionally charged musical journey. Inspired by the eighteenth card and its symbolism of spiritual descent into matter, the song explores the duality of Love through the metaphorical relationship between the Sun and the Moon. Somber, immersive and rich in texture, “The Moon” unfolds with melancholic intensity before culminating in a powerful and cathartic climax.
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“This piece – and my musical interpretation of the study and concept developed by the occultist Papus – is an analogy for the process of materializing a series of personal experiences, lived from within my own microcosm and charged with profound dualities which, in the eyes of the outside world, are constantly presented to us in a dogmatic way”, Ricardo Dias dos Santos comments. “In this case, Love and the metaphorical relationship between the Sun and the Moon”.
“The Moon” puts its finger on the conceptual depth and sonic sophistication of “The Tarot Of The Bohemians – Part II”. The album was recorded in Portugal and mixed and mastered in France by Niko HK Krauss, elevating Heavenwood’s trademark blend of gothic melancholy and metallic intensity to new expressive heights.
Formed in 1992 in Vila Nova de Gaia, Heavenwood remain one of Portugal’s most respected and internationally recognized metal acts, known for their pioneering role in expanding the reach of Portuguese metal beyond borders. With over three decades of history, acclaimed releases, and performances alongside some of the most prestigious names in the scene, the band now enters a new chapter under Mighty Music, reaffirming their legacy while embracing an ambitious future.
From the beginning, it was clear that Beyond Creation possessed a special aura. On their debut album, the Montréal four-piece concocted the next progressive evolution in technical death metal by splicing together classic brutality and prog’s insatiable curiosity with a refreshing knack for melody. Now, in light of releasing their first new song in eight years, the Independent Music Award winners and Canadian Grammy nominees are announcing their first tour celebrating the 15th anniversary of The Aura.
Next month, Beyond Creation will tour Latin America on a special The Aura 15th anniversary tour. The band will perform the album in its entirety for the first time ever. Their setlist will include “Omnipresent Perception”, which has more than 6 million views on YouTube, and “The Deported”, the album’s epic closer, which has never been played live before in Latin America. This tour will also mark the live debut of revelatory new single “Reverence”. Joining as special guest on all ten dates are Fallujah, who are touring Latin America for the first time.
“Our 15th anniversary tour in celebration of The Aura is officially starting in Latin America next month”, Beyond Creation vocalist and guitarist Simon Girard says. “We will perform our debut album in its entirety for the first time ever!”
“Fifteen years ago, The Aura marked the beginning of our sonic journey”, Girard reflects. “A relentless and intricate force that carved a lasting legacy into the heart of the technical death metal scene. This anniversary tour is a celebration of where it all began and of everything we’ve built together since”.
Beyond Creation The Aura 15th Anniversary Latin American Tour with special guest Fallujah
April 19 – San Jose, Costa Rica April 20 – Bogota, Columbia April 22 – Buenos Aires, Argentina April 23 – Sao Paulo, Brazil April 24 – Santiago, Columbia April 26 – Monterrey, Mexico April 29 – León, Mexico April 30 – Guadalajara, Mexico May 1 – Aguascalientes, Mexico May 3 – Mexico City, Mexico
Before appearing out of the Canadian woodwork back in 2011, Beyond Creation had already undergone multiple permutations. But with the band’s full-length debut, the Montréal four-piece quickly revealed themselves as the next evolution in technical death metal. The Aura has been encoded in the genre’s DNA ever since.
“Laden with atmosphere, The Aura stands out from the crowded 2011 tech/death scene thanks to the prominent use of fretless bass, varying drum patterns, and experimentation with tempo”, wrote Metal Injection in a recent retrospective. “Combine that with a variety of searing vocal styles and classically-influenced, lightening-fast sweeps, The Aura is a decadent joy to the mechanically and sonically minded”.
The French part of Canada is home to a vibrant culture of technical death metal fostered by outstanding acts such as Gorguts, Cryptopsy, Martyr and Neuraxis. This illustrious family tree has produced many sprouts in the past, yet none of them are as brilliant as Quebec’s amazing scion: Beyond Creation.
Beyond Creation saw the light of day in 2005 in Montreal, Canada but it wasn’t until 2010 that the band was ready to hit the stage with their original line-up consisting of Simon Girard, Kevin Chatré, Guyot Bégin-Benoît and Dominic ‘Forest’ Lapointe. A year later, the band self-released their debut full-length album The Aura (2011), which quickly became a highlight in the genre. Since then, Beyond Creation has been known as the progressive, innovative and exciting new metal sound of their homeland, Quebec.
In late 2012, the band had Philippe Boucher (Ex-First Fragment, Incadescence, Chthe’ilst, Décombres) take Guyot’s place on drums and things started moving at a faster pace in 2013, when they joined Season of Mist, re-releasing ‘The Aura’ and touring North America, Japan and Australia. In 2014, Beyond Creation released their second masterpiece Earthborn Evolution.
After the addition of Hugo Doyon-Karout (Brought By Pain, Equipoise, Conflux) on bass, the band focused on touring as much as possible on the Earthborn Evolution album cycle compiling three North American tours, three European tours, countless shows in Canada, appearances in Mexico, Colombia and Dubaï, sharing the stage with heavy weights like Arch Enemy, Hate Eternal, Misery Index, Dying Fetus, Psycroptic and Obscura. They also took part in multiple large-scale music festivals such as Hellfest (FR), 70 000 Tons of Metal (US), UK Tech-Fest, Montebello Rockfest (CA), Heavy MTL (CA) and Damnation Fest (UK).
In 2018, Beyond Creation recorded their IMA award-winning and JUNO-Nominated third album Algorythm at The Grid Studio in homeland Canada. With their latest album, Beyond Creation delivers a ferocious blend of technicality, melody, and brutality aided by fang-filled growls, which is interwoven with beautiful progressive interludes.
Since then, Beyond Creation have toured extensively. The band have played multiple times across North America, Latin America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand with the likes of Ne Obliviscaris, Decapitated, Cynic and Rivers of Nihil. They’ve also hit the festival circuit with appearances at Shred Fest, Loud As Hell Open Air and Trois-Rivières Metal Fest.
In 2026, Beyond Creation released “Reverence”, their first single in eight years, ahead of their special 15th anniversary tour for The Aura.
Line-up Simon Girard: Vocals & Guitars Kevin Chartré: Guitars & Back Vocals Hugo Doyon-Karout: Bass Philippe Boucher: Drums
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! Click image to watch the video
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