GRAIN OF PAIN Unleashes Video for Second Single ‘The Offering’

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Finnish doom metal act GRAIN OF PAIN has unveiled a brand new single taken from the forthcoming studio album, “Behind Us All”, which will be released on March 27 via Noble Demon. The track, titled “The Offering (feat. Eemeli Bodde)”, arrives today alongside an animated music video that visually captures the song’s haunting atmosphere. 

As the follow-up to the first single, “To Burn Inside”, “The Offering” provides a further glimpse into the sonic direction of the upcoming record. Blending heavy riffs with melodic depth and a dark, immersive mood, the track highlights the band’s dynamic approach to doom/death metal while continuing the intensity introduced on the album’s first preview.

Stream the single HERE

About the new single, Timo Solonen comments: “You will do everything for your children. Try to help them in this world. This is about sacrifices you are willing to do so the younger generation can have a better life. Still not sure if you can do enough. 

Juho’s solo is really spot on and Eemeli Bodde’s growls are as powerful as we ever hoped. This is melodic doom at its best. The atmosphere keeps you inside the story the whole time.“

Eemeli Bodde, who lends his voice to the track, adds: “I’m not a big doom guy but I remember clearly the first time Timo sent me a demo for ‘The Offering’. The night was dark and silent and I felt a certain type of melancholy listening to the track. He asked me to do the vocals and I hesitated a bit because this style was really unfamiliar to me, but in the end I’m really happy about taking on the challenge. The track turned out to be a beautiful piece of simple but impactful art that I’m sure melodic doom fans will enjoy!“

Tracklist:

  1. Shattered Peace
  2. To Burn Inside (Featuring Pekka Olkkonen)
  3. The Offering (Featuring Eemeli Bodde)
  4. Ruins Of The Heart
  5. The House
  6. Dance With Me
  7. Bless You With Sorrow
  8. If Morning Never Comes (Featuring Kirsten Jørgensen)

Hailing from Finland, GRAIN OF PAIN delivers a powerful and emotionally charged take on doom/death metal. At the core of the band is Timo Solonen, who handles composition alongside growls and guitars. On bass and clean vocals is Lars Eikind (Before The Dawn), standing out with a prestigious Spellemannsprisen (Grammy) win in Norway.

Joining as session musicians are Juho Räihä (guitars, additional screams) and Juuso Raatikainen (drums), both of whom claimed a Finnish Grammy with Swallow the Sun in 2025. Drawing from a wide range of influences, GRAIN OF PAIN weaves dark atmospheres and powerful melodies into music that resonates long after the final note fades.

Following the signing with German metal specialist Noble Demon in April 2024 for their debut release (“The Moon Lights The Way”), GRAIN OF PAIN now raises the stakes with “Behind Us All”, their second studio album, set for release in March 2026.

“Behind Us All” was produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Juho Räihä at SoundSpiral Audio. The cover artwork was created by Gogo Melone. The album will be released on March 27 via Noble Demon and is available for pre-order HERE.

For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/GrainOfPainMetal
https://www.instagram.com/grainofpain.band
https://linktr.ee/nobledemon

Prog Metal Veterans RAM-ZET Unveil Video for Second Single ‘Cranium’

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Norwegian progressive metal veterans RAM-ZET have unveiled the second single from their upcoming studio album “Sapien”. Following the release of the first track “Zerocane”, the band now presents “Cranium”, offering another intense glimpse into what listeners can expect from the forthcoming full-length.

“Cranium” is now available on all major digital streaming platforms and is accompanied by an official music video. “Sapien” is scheduled for release on March 27 via Swedish label ViciSolum Productions.

Stream the single HERE

Guitarist and founder Henning ‘Zet’ Ramseth comments on the new single: “Cranium is probably one of the most fun songs I have ever made to this band, and it all came out from an idea about this pretty heavy-groovy chorus, which I built the whole song around. Suddenly the country/folk intro came out from nothing, and then we had it going – going from country into a little blast part, seemed like a fun idea, and then we worked with Sfinx amazing vocals to complete it!“

Vocalist Sfinx adds about the lyrical concept: “We all wear a mask. Behind it lies everything we don’t want the world to see. On the outside, we only show the good, sweet and innocent. Beneath the mask lurks the monster. Humbled.“

Tracklist:

  1. Zerocane
  2. Cranium
  3. Sleepers
  4. Bozzadevil
  5. Peace25?
  6. As Worlds Collide
  7. Psychosis
  8. In The Mirror
  9. Catching Flies
  10. Hangmans Jazz

“Sapien” marks RAM-ZET’s first full-length album since ‘Freaks in Wonderland’ (2012), ending a silence that lasted more than a decade. While the band never officially disbanded, activity slowed considerably as members pursued other creative paths. The turning point came in 2023, when Ramseth felt the time was right to fully resurrect the project. What followed was an intensive two-year period of writing, rehearsing, and recording, culminating in a celebrated return to the live stage in the summer of 2024.

The current line-up reflects both continuity and renewal. Longtime keyboardist Karoline “Ka” Amb stepped away as band activity increased, making room for Kai “Aazuu” Renton (Trollfest) on keyboards. At the same time, violinist Ingvild “Sareeta” Johannesen has returned after an extended break, once again adding her unmistakable signature to the band’s sound.

With “Sapien”, RAM-ZET deliver their trademark fusion of intensity, complexity, and atmosphere, infused with renewed focus, energy, and vision. The band’s next chapter begins now.

The album will be released as double vinyl, CD, and digital. Pre-orders are available at THIS LOCATION

Line-up:
Henning Ramseth / Zet – Guitar, vocals
Miriam Renvåg / Sfinx – Vocals
Lars A Lien / Lanius – Bass
Ingvild Strønen Johannesen/ Sareeta – Violin
Kai Renton / Aazuu – Keyboards
Kent Frydenlund/ Küth – Drums

For more info visit:
https://www.ram-zet.com
https://www.instagram.com/ram.zet.official
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063773281541
https://www.vicisolum.com/
https://www.facebook.com/vicisolumproductions
https://www.instagram.com/vicisolum/
https://www.vicisolum.com/
https://www.facebook.com/vicisolumproductions
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KALANDRA Release First Live Album “Live at Lafayette” with Full Concert Video

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Norwegian cinematic folk band Kalandra release their first-ever live album ‘Live at Lafayette’ today. The record marks 15 years into the band’s career. The album is available on all digital streaming platforms and a limited number of physical copies can be pre-ordered in the band’s own store.

The audio and video for ‘Live at Lafayette’ were captured during the band’s sold-out concert at The Lafayette in London on September 21, 2024. The London show took place in the middle of an extensive European tour and became a major highlight for the band, at a legendary venue that has unfortunately since had to close its doors.

Kalandra comments on the live-album and the anniversary: “We are grateful that the moment was preserved, and we feel this release reflects some of the energy we and the audience shared that night of the concert. It is a meaningful way to mark our anniversary by releasing our first live album. What we have built as a band did not happen overnight, but step by step – shaped by trust, patience, and a shared goal. Over time, the music has found its way to more and more people, touching them in ways we could never have foreseen. Thank you for listening, for staying, and for walking this path with us. We are ready for the next 15!” 

LISTEN TO THE LIVE ALBUM Live at Lafayette HERE

Live at Lafayette – A limited number of physical copies in colored vinyl are exclusively available for order in Kalandra’s webstore, here.

Tracklist – Live at Lafayette
01. Intro
02. I Am
03. The Waiting Game
04. The State of the World
05. Slow Motion
06. Naive
07. Borders
08. Segla WATCH HERE 
09. Virkelighetens Etterklang
10. Ram
11. Ensom
12. Are You Ready
13. It Gets Easier
14. Helvegen
15. Brave New World
16. Bardaginn

Time has a quiet way of moving – celebrating 15 years of Kalandra

Kalandra began in 2011, when Katrine started the band while studying in Liverpool. The lineup shifted in the early days, but Jogeir joined later that same year, followed by Florian the year after. In those early Liverpool years, they played live almost every other week at open mics, band nights, and small venues, learning through repetition and persistence.

A turning point came with the EP Beneath the Breaking Waves, recorded at Parr Street Studios in Liverpool. It marked a shift in intention — choosing to write music that spoke honestly to themselves rather than following any given path. Believing that honesty in creation might allow the music to find its own way forward. Not long after, the band returned to Norway, where Oskar Rydh joined and the lineup was completed — and has remained unchanged since.

Following the success of their debut album The Line and their atmospheric soundtrack for the video game Kingdom Two Crowns: Norse Lands, Kalandra returned in 2024 with their second album A Frame of Mind. Drawing on years of collaboration and creative confidence, the record stands as their most expansive work to date — showcasing versatility and new dimensions of their sound while staying true to the immersive atmosphere that defines them.

Over time, the circle has widened. Through their acclaimed cover of Helvegen, two studio albums, collaborations with ByNorse and AISA, and with their extensive touring abroad: Kalandra’s music has travelled far beyond its Nordic roots and continues to expand their audience across the world. 

MAMMON’S THRONE Release Third Video Single ‘Every Day More Sickened’

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Australian death doom outfit Mammon’s Throne recently announced the release of their third full length My Body to the Worms on 13th March, 2026 via Hammerheart Records. Today, the band unveil the third new track for ‘Everyday More Sickened’ with an old-school 90s aesthetic video in the vein of classic Morbid Angel and Hypocrisy.

Pre-order My Body to the Worms here: https://mammonsthrone.lnk.to/mybodytotheworms

Mammon’s Throne comment on the track and video: “‘Every Day More Sickened'” was the last song written for the album and in fact, it was only completed the day before we hit the studio!
This sense of urgency made the result all the sweeter when we finally played it in full for the first time. It has become our personal favourite song on the record and stands as an encapsulation of all the influences throughout the album.

“Despite the somewhat rushed finish, the recording of the song went smoother than we could anticipate. As if it was meant to be. For the music video we decided to go with an old-school 90s aesthetic in the vein of classic Morbid Angel and Hypocrisy videos. Something you might have seen on MTV back when it still existed and actually played music.

“The beginning verses of the song came from an unfinished song in an old band a few of the members were in that never came to fruition. We felt it was time to resurrect the idea for this album because the lyrical themes are as relevant as ever and suited the mood of the album as a whole. They deal with being disgusted with the world around you and sinking further and further into despair. We hope you enjoy.“

After relentless gigging and the success of their 2020 debut album Forward Unto Flame, Mammon’s Throne have established themselves as a force to be reckoned within the Australian live music scene. They followed this up with an epic offering of extreme doom on their self-titled release in 2023. This album saw the band fully embrace the death-doom and black metal aspects of their sound and was met with great admiration by listeners and reviewers.

On the back of the strength of their live performances and respect within the local music community, the band have supported multiple international touring acts such as My Dying Bride, Pallbearer, Conan, Triumph of Death and Rotting Christ to name a few and have done a run of shows in Japan in 2024.

Mammon’s Throne have signed with Hammerheart Records to release their third album My Body to the Worms, which is due on the 13th of March 2026 and represents their most ambitious work to date. The band effortlessly weaves elements of death metal, black metal, doom metal and more to create an engrossing and narrative atmosphere with poignant and memorable lyrics, intricate guitar work and diverse vocal styles that are sure to keep listeners coming back time and time again.

Track-list:
1. Senseless Death
2. Clandestine Unholy Rites 
3. Elixir
4. Every Day More Sickened
5. At the Threshold of Eternity 
6. An Angel’s Grace
7. Departed

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DIVINE SOVEREIGN Celebrate Release of New “Autaxia Chronicles: Dawn Of A New Age” Album with Lyric Video for ‘Enshrined Kind’

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Polish atmospheric black/epic doom metal solo project Divine Sovereign has released the lyric video for “Enshrined Kind,” a defining track from the album Autaxia Chronicles: Dawn Of A New Age, out in digital format and on CD.

“Enshrined Kind” marks the moment where Divine Sovereign fully shaped the narrative core of the project. What began as a distant vision of galactic conflict shifted toward a more grounded and human question: why do uprisings fail, and what force is strong enough to unite people when shared culture and history are not?

“The Lyric video for that song is like a milestone in my musical endeavors, sort of cementing this first chapter,” says Divine Sovereign, “beginning of, hopefully, a long journey that’s ahead of me.”

The inspiration came from the revolt of Spartacus, the largest slave uprising in ancient Rome. Nearly 100,000 rebels rose together, only to fall apart from internal division. Their defeat sparked a key idea behind Autaxia Chronicles: what would it take for such a rebellion to succeed?

The answer was belief.

Centuries after Spartacus, Christianity spread through the Roman Empire and became its state religion. “Enshrined Kind” reflects this turning point—not as an account of an organized faith, but as its earliest formation. Under oppression, faith emerges in fragments: shared stories, half-remembered parables, and the idea of a chosen people. Slowly, belief becomes a bond stronger than blood or origin.

The track captures unity at its rawest stage. Not doctrine. Not structure. Just belief beginning to take shape—and already powerful enough to change history.

Video by: www.instagram.com/inhale_tea

Stream Autaxia Chronicles:Dawn Of A New Age: orcd.co/acdna — Order the CD: www.auralwebstore.com/shop

Previous releases:

About Divine Sovereign

Founded in 2023 by multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Cezary Rochnowski, Divine Sovereign draws inspiration from the likes of Ethereal Shroud, Panopticon, and Atlantean Kodex. The project crafts epic, narrative-driven compositions set in the world of Autaxia, a planet where advanced beings unearth the remnants of a once-thriving civilization. Through intricate songwriting and atmospheric intensity, Divine Sovereign explores the duality of faith—its power to liberate and its potential to enslave.

For more information:
divinesovereign.bandcamp.com
http://www.facebook.com/DivineSovereign

MALUM Release Second Single ‘Hollow’ from Upcoming Album

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MALUM is set to release their next chapter, From the Voids, on the 27th of March. While firmly rooted in Malum’s established sonic foundation, the album is more aggressive, continuing the confrontational path introduced on Towards Nothingness. It is driven by anger and stands as a ruthless observation of the world as it appears — dark, broken, and hollow.
 
The second taste of the album is the track “Hollow”, which is released today and can be heard here:
https://orcd.co/malum-hollow

The band has this to say about the song:
“Hollow” is Malum’s descent into inner emptiness and modern disorientation. The song
examines fragile human urges, addiction, and the silent longing to feel something — even if
that feeling is death. Musically darker and more groove-driven, it expands the band’s sound
while remaining rooted in bleak melodic intensity. Lyrically, it confronts wasted time, shame,
and exposing existence as brief, hollow, and frighteningly disposable.

The forthcoming full length consists of six tracks and does not abandon the band’s core identity but drives it forward with greater force and clarity. Having refined its expression into a cold and faceless descent toward inner collapse and existential void, Malum directs that vision beyond introspection. The music is sharpened to its core, carrying Malum’s bleak vision without compromise. Once again with cover art by Den Unge Herr Holm.

Tracklist:

  1. Stare Into Darkness
  2. Ignorance Made Bliss
  3. In Gloom II
  4. Deranged and Depraved
  5. Hollow
  6. From the Voids

Malum rose from the ashes as a brand-new entity in the Norwegian underground scene. Their prime directive is raw, atmospheric and melodic black metal — with a sound rooted in the bleak traditions of the second wave of black metal and shaped by modern existentialism and nihilism. Malum delivers music that is both oppressive and cathartic and has carved a path through Norway’s underground with raw intensity and philosophical depth.
 
Malum is not merely a band — it is a confrontation. With the self. With silence. With nothingness.

“From the Voids” will be available on CD, Black Vinyl and Limited Edition Splatter Vinyl (100 copies) and can be pre-ordered here:

Webshop: https://shop.karismarecords.no/ 
Bandcamp: https://norwegianmalum.bandcamp.com/ 

More information about Malum can be found on the band’s Facebook and Instagram pages at
https://www.facebook.com/norwegianmalum 
https://www.instagram.com/norwegian_malum/