ROYAL HUNT Announce Double Disc Maxi Single ‘Behind The Curtain’, Out November 5th

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Royal Hunt proudly announces the upcoming release of a double disc Maxi Single, “Behind the Curtain” – a project brought to life by the overwhelming support of their global fanbase.

Following the band’s recent crowdfunding campaign, which achieved great success, Royal Hunt celebrates yet another milestone made possible by their community. This is not the first time the group has relied on the dedication of their fans, and once again they have been met with massive support  from listeners across the world.

These are the last days to choose your bundle and unlock bonus videos in Royal Hunt Camp 2025

Message from the Band:

“Thanks to your incredible support, our recent crowdfunding campaign became a massive success and now we’re thrilled to announce the upcoming release of a double disc Maxi Single – “Behind the Curtain”. This is not the first time we’ve relied on the strength of our community, and once again we’ve been met with such a tremendous enthusiasm from fans all over the world.

This release wouldn’t be possible without you. Your support has turned “Behind the Curtain” into something bigger and even more special than we imagined. Thank you for making this journey with us. Now get ready to hear it loud and proud! We can’t wait to share “Behind the Curtain” with you.”

Pre-save on Spotify already now

Physical release dates:
–North America & Europe → November 5, 2025 via NorthPoint Productions / Sound Pollution
–Japan & SE Asia → October 29, 2025 via King Records

Tracklist:

  1. Ride into the Sunset (Single Version)
  2. Last Goodbye (Live 2023)
  3. The Mission (Live 2023)
  4. Half Past Loneliness (Acoustic Version)
  5. Sign of Yesterday (Acoustic Version)
  6. Fistful of Misery (Bonus) (Remixed & Remastered)

Don’t miss out – be part of this exciting new chapter – Get your copy now at royalhunt.com

Connect with Royal Hunt
For more updates visit http://www.royalhunt.com or connect with them on social media:

BIO
Royal Hunt is a power/progressive metal band from Denmark. Founded in 1989 by André Andersen, the band seamlessly blends the timeless essence of Classic Rock with modern, progressive musical elements. Having sold approximately 1.8 million albums and toured globally, Royal Hunt remains a dynamic force in the metal scene.

BAND
André Andersen – keyboards, DC Cooper – vocals, Andreas Passmark – bass, Jonas Larsen – guitars, Andreas HABO Johansson – drums

INFO:  www.royalhunt.com

SCYTHE BEAST to Release Third Studio Album “Anthem of the Rotten”, Two Singles Out Now

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SCYTHE BEAST was founded in 2012 by Sven Stoppelberg (guitar, bass, vocals, lyrics, and
songwriting) and “Koopie” (producer/engineer) as a project to give a proper birthday shout-out to a mutual friend. However, it was already clear that a fierce beast was blowing out the candles on the cake! And the beast had a mighty appetite!

After completing the line-up, the band released debut album “Breeding Devastation” (2016) and then second full length “Indicted for Misconception” (2021).

Scythe Beast is live the complete package for every neck owner: sometimes slow and dragging, then again with the gas pedal pressed to the floor on the fast lane. Sometimes melodic, and immediately followed by a heavy riff barrage. Here, you still scream with heart!

Later this month, after four years, Scythe Beast will release third studio album!

Music for the upcoming album was recorded, mixed & mastered by Day “Koopie” Dysirrah. Cover artwork was done by Susi from sue_real_surreal. Album titled “Anthem of the Rotten” will be released on physical format (October 25, 2025) and digitally (October 27, 2025) as indepenedt release.

Below you can watch/stream two singles: “Beast” (link) and title song “Anthem of the Rotten” (link).

TRACKLIST:

01. Ravenous
02. Beast
03. Anthem of the Rotten
04. The Seance
05. Spawn of the Stillborn Lord
06. Heirloom
07. Purify by Flame
08. The Carrion Marshes
09. Warp

More information: Facebook | Instagram | Bandcamp | Spotify

GATES OPEN Release New Single ‘The Blood On Their Hands’

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Photo by Tatu Neejärvi/Tatu Neejärvi Productions

Finnish death/thrash metal band Gates Open released a new ferocious single ‘The Blood On Their Hands’. 

LISTEN to ‘The Blood On Their Hands’ single: https://push.fm/fl/gates-open-the-blood 

–Composed, mixed & mastered by Jere Neejärvi
–Lyrics by Tommi Manninen
–ISRC: FI3FC2595701
–Artwork by Gates Open



The band comments:
“The idea for the lyrics for the single “The Blood On Their Hands” came from the Netflix series “The Fall of the House of Usher”, which gave us the idea to make a fictional lyrical story about questionable medicine. The story is fiction, but there is certainly questionable medicine in this world, unfortunately.”

Gates Open is a Finnish blackened death/thrash metal band. Gates Open is a band founded in early 2023 by two men, the band includes Jere Neejärvi, in the role of guitarist/composer, and Tommi Manninen as singer.

The members’ united history began already in 2007 during the previous band’s time. Our band moved to the distribution of the Inverse Records label in June 2023. The first official single “The Awakening” under Inverse Records was released in June 2023. The second official single “Let The Night Become Your Guide” was released in October 2023. Our third single, by the band name “Gates Open” was released in December 2023. Our full-length debut album “Voice After Silence” was released on February 9th 2024 via Inverse Records. Black Clouds Over The World EP saw the daylight on October 2024. 

Line-up:
Tommi Manninen – Vocals
Jere Neejärvi – Guitars, Bass, Drums

https://www.facebook.com/gatesopenband
https://www.instagram.com/gatesopenband
https://gatesopen.bandcamp.com

SLAVE KEEPER Celebrate Release of New “Podwójna gra” Album with Video Single ‘Święty grzesznik’

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SLAVE KEEPER moves musically along the border between hard rock and heavy metal. Catchy melodies, powerful and versatile vocals, juicy riffs, and soaring guitar harmonies—all undeniably inspired by the giants of the genre, yet delivered in the band’s own distinctive style. Band was formed in 2014 and performed on numerous stages across Poland, sharing the bill with acts such as Deep Purple, Nazareth, Jorn and Absolva. In 2022, the band released its debut album “Ślad” (en. Trace), featuring 12 diverse, original songs. The album was met with critical and audience acclaim, showcasing the band’s broad musical palette—from fast-paced heavy metal gallops and heartfelt ballads to richly arranged, multilayered compositions.

The band’s second album titled “Podwójna gra” (en. Double Game), is released October 1, 2025. Stylistically, it continues the path paved by the debut, while delving deeper into its core theme: a musical journey through the human psyche, where primal forces of good and evil clash in a timeless inner conflict that defines the human condition.

Music for album “Podwójna gra” was recorded, mixed and mastered by Łukasz Suszko at Wesoła 24 Studio (Shadow Warrior, Toughness, Rusted Brain) who also played guest keyboard parts. Cover artwork was done by Piotr Szafraniec (Lost Soul, Trauma, Vader). 

“Podwójna gra” is available for streaming at popular streaming platforms (link here) and for purchase on physical format (CD, LP) by official band webstore (link here).

Below you can watch video to the song “Święty grzesznik” which was done by duo Karol Przednowek & Dominik Mokosiej.

LINE-UP:

Marta Biernacka – vocals
Piotr Miećko – guitar
Piotr Jakubowicz – guitar
Jakub Orłowski – bass
Piotr Szalak – drums

More information: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Bandcamp | TikTok | Spotify

BLACK & DAMNED Release Music Video for FALCO Classic ‘Jeanny’

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German heavy metal band BLACK & DAMNED have released a brand-new music video for their latest single: a powerful cover of Falco’s legendary hit “Jeanny”, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the song’s original release in 1985.

Guitarist Micha Vetter recalls his first encounter with the track:

“Back then, as a 17-year-old, this song immediately grabbed me by the balls! The story and the emotions of the song completely captivated me. I had been a fan of Falco for a few years, but this song burned itself directly into my brain! Falco was an outstanding artist for me. I didn’t just see him as a singer – he was simply the epitome of a true artist. Jeanny wasn’t just a song, it was a monument he had created! And now, for the 40th anniversary, we wanted to pay homage to this song, a tribute so to speak. Of course, the song had to remain as original as possible, but we also wanted to create a version that sounds like BLACK & DAMNED. As a metal band, we naturally had to include a little guitar solo, and we wanted the song to sound bombastic. That’s why we made it “big” with a full orchestra. And since everything about the original was perfect, we even designed our video as close to the original as possible, so Falco fans can relive those days through our version.”

“Jeanny” is out now on all digital streaming providers at: https://blackanddamned.rpm.link/jeannyPR

The story of BLACK & DAMNED began in 2020, when guitarist & bassist Michael Vetter (ex-Pump) and vocalist Roland Seidel (ex-Wasteland) decided to break out of the global lockdown paralysis and form a new band. Their sound fuses the energy of Iron Maiden, the darkness of Black Sabbath, and the playfulness of Helloween.

Their first two albums, Heavenly Creatures (2021) and Servants of the Devil (2023), both produced by Achim Köhler (Brainstorm, Primal Fear, a.o.), gained strong attention in the metal scene. After touring with acts like Vicious Rumors, Rage, and Tankard, BLACK & DAMNED released their third opus Resurrection in March 2025 via ROAR here, produced by ex-Primal Fear guitarist Stefan Leibing. The result: a profound, melodic, and melancholic heavy metal album filled with lasting anthems.

With “Jeanny”, BLACK & DAMNED now bridge worlds – paying tribute to one of pop’s greatest icons while stamping the track with their unmistakable heavy metal signature!

BLACK & DAMNED is:
Roland “Bobbes” Seidel – Vocals
Michael Vetter – Guitar
Aki Reissmann – Guitar
Pappe Lee – Bass
Axel Winkler – Drums

For More Info Visit:
Homepage: https://www.blackanddamned.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blackanddamned/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/black_and_damned/

CALL OF CHARON Release Brand New Video ‘They Come At Night’

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[photo credit: Sebastian Hansen]

Following the triumphant return with their sophomore full-length “Tales Of Tragedy”, German death metal act CALL OF CHARON have unleashed the official music video for their track “They Come At Night.”

The video features exclusive live footage from the band’s performance at this year’s Wacken Open Air, where the new record was presented to the audience for the very first time. Adding even more intensity, the track includes a guest appearance by Dane Evans of To The Grave, who also makes an appearance in several scenes of the video.

“Playing the new songs for the first time at Wacken was an unforgettable experience. And having Dane performing in the music video is quite amazing for us,” the band states.

“Tales Of Tragedy” has already received excellent feedback from the international press and is quickly establishing itself as one of the most remarkable death metal releases of 2025.

Stream / purchase the album: https://save-it.cc/massacre/tales-of-tragedy

The album was born in dark times. In the aftermath of the global pandemic, each member faced personal hardships — loss of loved ones, broken relationships, health struggles, and job insecurity. At the same time, the world itself seemed to grow colder and more hostile. These experiences shaped lyrics that are heavy, bleak, and emotionally charged, leaving little space for happy endings.

Musically, the record expands on the band’s 2022 EP “The Sound Of Silence”. While breakdowns remain a staple, “Tales Of Tragedy” adds a stronger death metal foundation, with black metal-inspired tremolo riffs and more melodic arrangements, resulting in a darker, more dynamic evolution of the band’s sound.

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Stephan Hawkes (Attila, Chelsea Grin), the album also features guest appearances by Dane Evans (To The Grave), Hagen Petschat (Ruins Of Perception), and Damien Moyal (As Friends Rust). “Tales Of Tragedy” marks CALL OF CHARON’s most powerful and refined work to date.

Tracklist

  1. Devil In The Darkness
  2. We Are One (An Ode To Murder)
  3. Ocean Grave
  4. Suffer In Silence
  5. The Demon King
  6. Already Dead
  7. Insomnia / Paranoia
  8. Words Of Separation
  9. They Come At Night
  10. One More Day

Upcoming Shows
10.10.2025 – Hagen, Kulturhof
30.10.2025 – Essen, Don‘t Panic (supporting Evergreen Terrace)

CALL OF CHARON are
Patrick Kluge – Vocals
Arthur Solich – Guitars
Tobias Finkl – Guitars
Christoph Knobloch – Drums
Alex Voß – Bass

CALL OF CHARON online:
http://www.callofcharon.com
http://www.instagram.com/callofcharon
http://www.facebook.com/callofcharon