2024 formed Finnish Underwater Father released their debut EP “Without Waves” yesterday on April 29th 2025 along with their third music video “My Name is Your Name”. The title reflects the idea that everything in life moves in waves — without them, only emptiness remains.
“Without Waves” blends modern and raw expression, combining melody with black and death metal influences. Heavy riffs and melodic parts are intertwined, creating a dark and captivating soundscape. The lyrics explore themes of birth, death, karma, and the reasons why we live our lives the way we do — and the paths those reasons lead us down. Although the subjects are deep and philosophical, there’s also a touch of dark humor that gives the songs a distinct edge.
The drums were recorded by Saku Moilanen at Deep Noise Studios, while the band recorded the other instruments and vocals themselves. Saku also handled the mixing and mastering of the EP, ensuring its relentlessly deep sound.
The EP’s cover art is based on an original artwork by Jouko Alapartanen, visually capturing the theme of the record.
Tracklist/ISRC-codes:
Spiral Through – FI3FC2591001
Drowned – FI3FC2591002
My Name is Your Name – FI3FC2591003
Avichi – FI3FC2591004
Formed in the summer of 2024, Underwater Father was born from the vision of Samu Haatainen (guitars, vocals), who sought to create something darker and more stripped-down compared to their other band, Of Spite. Sharing most of its members with Of Spite, the lineup consists of Antti Lampinen (bass), Jan Lindberg (guitars, backing vocals), and Joonas Nieminen (drums) — a tight-knit unit with a shared passion for pushing metal’s boundaries.
Musically, Underwater Father weaves together the ferocity of black and death metal with the emotional depth of melodic metal. Drawing influences from bands like Mgła, Horna, Uada, Cradle of Filth on the extreme side and Sentenced, Bloodpit, and Somehow Jo! etc. On the melodic spectrum, the band creates music that is both crushing and atmospheric. Lyrically, their songs explore themes of birth, death, karma, and the search for meaning in life’s journey—both the light and the darkness that shape our fate.
VLAD IN TEARS will release their new studio album “Hide Inside” on 1st August on Metalville Records.
VLAD IN TEARS, the band that is taking the global dark metal scene by storm with their unique and powerful sound, is ready to release their highly anticipated new album, “Hide Inside”. With a perfect blend of dark atmospheres, devastating riffs, and profound lyrics, “Hide Inside” is set to mark a new era for the band, solidifying their position as one of the most influential and innovative forces in contemporary metal.
Hailing from Italy, VLAD IN TEARS have already built a growing international fanbase, thanks to their ability to blend dark metal with gothic, industrial, and alternative rock influences. With a sound that knows no compromises and a visceral image, the band has proven their ability to captivate even the most discerning listeners, remaining true to their artistic vision without ever compromising with current trends.
The new album “Hide Inside” explores themes of inner darkness, mythology, and the confrontation between the material and spiritual worlds.
Each track is a powerful narrative that takes the listener on a psychological journey, suspended between reality and dreams. “Hide Inside” is an auditory experience that is rooted deep in dark metal, yet simultaneously challenges the conventions of the genre, with fresh sounds and musical experimentation. The album was recorded with the utmost care and passion, with the aim of conveying the emotional intensity of each track. The result is a bold and introspective work that showcases the band’s growth and artistic evolution.
“With “Hide Inside”we wanted to explore the concept of spirits and invisible forces that influence our daily lives,” says the band’s frontman. “It’s an album that seeks to go beyond the surface, digging into the darkest corners of the human mind and its deepest desires.”
VLAD IN TEARS have yet to break into the mainstream, but their explosive power and authenticity make them one of the most promising bands in the international metal scene.
“Hide Inside” is set to be the album that will propel them into the global stage, taking dark metal to a new dimension.
“HIDE INSIDE” TRACK LISTING
The Monster Inside Your Trace (feat. John Connor / Dog Eat Dog) Living Nightmare No One Cares Touch Me Let Me Love You Empty I Want This Pain My Wake No More Fear Real The Death Of Me Tomorrow Hide
LINE UP:
CHRISTIAN MICONI – vocals ALESSIO MICONI – lead guitars PUNEETE VOHRA – guitars DARIO MICONI – bass FRANCESCO COSMA – drums
REDIKIN, the dynamic Dutch female-fronted groove rock band, has just unveiled the official music video for its latest single, “Am I Really.”
Delve into the raw emotion of REDIKIN’s latest single “Am I Really”—a soul-stirring reflection on grief, regret, and self-discovery. The song captures the chaos of mourning through heartfelt lyrics and a powerful groove-rock sound, from tears over forgotten memories to dancing through heartbreak.
Taken from the album “The Crux” (Wormholedeath), “Am I Really” blends introspective storytelling with REDIKIN’s signature high-energy style.
REDIKIN is a heavy rock band from The Netherlands, blending groove-driven sound with infectious rhythms. Known for their high-energy performances, they explore themes from death to baking chocolate cakes. After releasing Am I Really (2023) and The Crux (2024), the band gained traction with singles “Am I Really,” “Hungry,” and “Nailed It.” In 2025, REDIKIN signed with WormholeDeath Records to take The Crux global.
Ashes of Perishing, a Helsinki-based modern metalcore group released the single “From The Ashes” along with a lyric video. The track was released by Inverse Records.
“From The Ashes is a journey about making your way back to the light after being beaten down.” comments the band
The single reflects the band’s new direction and future production, as this is the first release with the band’s new vocalist, Oskar Solja. Stefan Pommerin of Illusia Productions has also been involved in the song’s production.
At the end of 2021, a new band emerged in Helsinki, and their name was Ashes of Perishing. With a lineup that brought together the raw energy and creative talents of five musicians, this Finnish quintet quickly set their sights on creating powerful music.
Ashes of Perishing consists of Philipp on bass, Joonas and Valtteri on guitars, Olli on drums and Oskar as the vocalist. Oskar joined the band in the summer of 2024, bringing a fresh dynamic and powerful vocal presence. United by their shared love for heavy, melodic, and emotionally charged music, Ashes of Perishing was ready to carve their path forward in the metal scene.
As they continue their journey, Ashes of Perishing look forward to conquering new stages, sharing their music with a growing fanbase, and leaving impact in the world of metalcore. With their relentless dedication and unwavering passion this band aims to set the world ablaze with their music, leaving nothing but Ashes of Perishing in their wake.
Line-up: Oskar Solja –Vocals Valtteri Limnell – Guitar & Backing Vocals Joonas Makkonen – Guitar & Backing Vocals Philipp Kashin – Bass Olli Laine – Drums
FLIGHT OF ICARUS is set to release their new album “Terra Nova” on Battlegod Productions June 13th.
Oskar and Elisabeth from Flight of Icarus, ” “Terra Nova’ is heavier and more guitar driven than our previous two. Each album has amped up the intensity just a notch, but this time it felt more natural. The pop melodies and the Icarus atmosphere is still very much present but the music is leaning more towards a metal edge, if you will. Every song brings something unique to the overall picture as we have experimented more with different styles and various sub-genres.”
Peter Kotevski, President Battlegod Productions, “Very impressed the first time I heard them, the vocals really grabbed me and the music just flowed along nicely. Great songs, awesome album and it really stands out to all other label releases due to it have a commercial sound and vibe. An enjoyable album to listen to and also fresh at the same time.”
Swedish pop metal duo Flight of Icarus originated back in 2016 when Oskar Frantzén discovered the utmost unique and beautiful singing voice coming from his wifes best friend; Elisabeth Särnefält Rösehag. What was meant to be a quick one-off single release became so much more.After years of playing in various metal bands, Oskar shifted gear to put his mind towards contemporary rock with a strong, solid splash of pop. After months of trying different singers on a new song, one voice would suddenly echo through the walls… and what a voice that was. Never would he expect that the talent needed for this one song was present right there in his very own home. Elisabeth Särnefält Rösehag, a close friend to the family, was quickly approached to record vocals on what ended up being “Dawn of a New Day”. Realising this song was something out of the ordinary, Oskar got in touch with long-time friend Oz Hawe Petersson (guitarist of Osukaru) in hopes of getting a few names of whom to contact for radio airplay. It took Oz half a listen before the duo instead was offered an all inclusive management deal with his agency Blindfoldead International MGMT. A new partnership was born. The single became a self-titled album full of powerful pop euphoria and modern day AOR nostalgia. The duo had taken the moniker of Flight of Icarus (inspired by the Iron Maiden song) and saw themselves compared to the likes of Roxette and Heart, with the pump of Meat Loaf and West End Musicals A touch of Within Temptation a nice mix with Evanescence and Battle Beast. The year was 2018 and Flight of Icarus had made everyone sure they were here to stay. In 2021 the duo released their follow-up album “Cleo” with a concept of which the world needed at the time. While everyone was isolated from each other, Flight of Icarus provided us a tale of hope and grandeur where the character of Cleo painted us a brand new world. The music was a mix of cinematic pop and upbeat heavy metal, topped with gorgeous vocals and intersonical soundscapes. An evolution well received from critics all over.Shortly after the release, the world opened up and Flight of Icarus was ready for the stage. After a successful show at Scandirock Melodic in the spring of 2022, the band proved their place for a world-wide audience. Whispers endured and people wanted more.
Tracklisting:
Icarus Rise
Terra Nova
Lost Highway
To the Sun (and Back Again)
Through Space and Time
Deus
God Bless
War Cry
Nangilima
Liberi
Flight of Icarus [Iron Maiden cover] – CD track exclusive bonus track
Line-up: Elisabeth Särnefält Rösehag: Lead & backing vocals Oskar keyboards Erik Söderman: Guitar solo on “Terra Nova” Bobby Rösehag: Additional guitar on “Terra Nova” Rickard Andersson:Duet vocals on “To the Stars (and Back Again)” Magnus Dahlin: Drums Disa Frantzén: Backing vocals
Progressive black metal duo OBSIDIAN TONGUE is now unleashing the official music video for the melodic new single, “To Forgive Oneself.” The song is taken from the band’s forthcoming opus, ‘Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn,’ which is due on May 30,2025 via Profound Lore Records. The video was created by Stephanie Sintra and can be found at THIS LOCATION.
The band comments, “One of the ways we conceptualized on the album title was to split the two halves of the album into two different moods: ‘Outer Scorn’ and ‘Inner Scorn,’ respectively. Projecting hate outwards vs. inwards. ‘To Forgive Oneself’ opens the ‘Inner Scorn’ half of the album, which in general is more melodic, pensive, and overtly emotional than the first half of the album. Simply stared, the song is about depression. The desperation for a resolution and the vast inner search for the elusive ability to grant yourself compassion.”
In addition, OBSIDIAN TONGUE has recently announced FRAILTY & SCORN, eight performances of black metal intensity this June alongside WOE. The trek will kick off on June 6 in Long Island City, NY and will make its way throughout the East Coast until the final stop on June 13 in Providence, RI. The tour will not only celebrate the release of OBSIDIAN TONGUE‘s upcoming studio album, but also will bring both bands back to many cities they have not visited in nearly a decade. Show pre-orders will begin soon as well as local support announcements. The full itinerary can be found below!
Comprised of multi-instrumentalist Brendan Hayter (Thrawsunblat/Obsequiae live) and drummer Raymond Capizzo (Falls Of Rauros/Panopticon live), OBSIDIAN TONGUE returned to the all-analog Mystic Valley Studio, where their first two records were made, to print their Covid-era home sessions onto two-inch tape. Mixed and mastered in the analog domain as well by Alex Garcia-Rivera, ‘Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn’ boasts a unique and unmistakable sonic force amidst the modern digital landscape; created with a total absence of click tracks, quantization, or sound replacement of any kind.
‘Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn’ can now be pre-ordered HERE.
Tracklisting: 01 – Orphaned Spiritual Warrior 02 – Snakeskin Tunnel Colony 03 – Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn [LISTEN] 04 – To Forgive Oneself [WATCH] 05 – …And Still They Dream… 06 – Theater of Smoke & Wind
OBSIDIAN TONGUE Tour Dates (Co-headlining w/ WOE):
06/06: Long Island City, NY @ El Bunker del Diablo 06/07: Milton, DE @ Brimming Horn Meadery // Party Like It’s 793 Fest 06/08: Baltimore, MD @ The Depot 06/09: Richmond, VA @ Cobra Cabana 06/10: Raleigh, NC @ The Pour House 06/11: Philadelphia, PA @ Kung Fu Necktie 06/12: Syracuse, NY @ The Jugg on Teal 06/13: Providence, RI @ Fete Music Hall
Lauded as USBM’s best kept secret, Obsidian Tongue has been on a steadfast artistic journey since their formation in 2009. They’ve never failed to retain the original mission of playing raw and cathartic melodic black metal as they journeyed further into psychedelic and progressive territories with each release following 2012’s self-released debut ‘Subradiant Architecture.’ While their debut won a passionate following for its perfect union of the grimy and the epic sides of black metal, it was 2013’s ‘A Nest of Ravens in the Throat of Time’ (Hypnotic Dirge Records) and its psychedelic dark metal that established their name more into the scene and showcased their ambitious nature even more.
2015’s 15-minute single ‘The Lakeside Redemption,’ with its progressive, haunting, dreamlike and triumphant elements, set the groundwork for their third full length, which took several years of tireless effort to complete. Released in Jan of 2020, ‘Volume III’ (Bindrune Recordings) was clearly the band’s magnum opus but all plans to support the album on the road became thwarted due to the pandemic. So all there was left to do was write even more music. This gradually led to a creation of not one, but three works: the first being 2024’s much-delayed self-released digital EP ‘The Stone Heart’ and the second being their fourth full-length album ‘Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn’ to be released via Profound Lore Records on May 30, 2025.
In the summer of 2024, Obsidian Tongue, comprised of vocalist/guitarist/bassist Brendan Hayter (Thrawsunblat/Obsequiae live) and drummer Raymond Capizzo (Falls Of Rauros/Panopticon live) returned to the all-analog Mystic Valley Studio, where their first two records were made, to print their Covid-era home sessions onto two-inch tape. Mixed and mastered in the analog domain as well by Alex Garcia-Rivera, ‘Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn’ boasts a unique and unmistakable sonic force amidst the modern digital landscape; created with a total absence of click tracks, quantization, or sound replacement of any kind.
The progressive black metal journey that is ‘Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn’ takes off immediately with the wrathful sounds of “Orphaned Spiritual Warrior” and “Snakeskin Tunnel Colony,” easily the band’s two heaviest tracks to date. These flow directly into the apocalyptic title track, and onto the vulnerable and surreal sounds of “To Forgive Oneself” leading into the acoustic instrumental “…And Still They Dream.” This dream ends with the triumphant “Theater of Smoke & Wind,” a true psychedelic black metal classic that still evokes some of the original feeling found on the band’s ‘Subradiant Architecture’ debut.
Sixteen years into the band’s existence, Obsidian Tongue clearly show no signs of running out of new ways to alter their sound – song by song, album by album.
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Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
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