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MASTER’S ASHES Unveil ‘Divert The Conflict III’ Single from Upcoming Debut Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 15, 2026
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MASTER’S ASHES unveil their new single “Divert The Conflict III”, a further glimpse into the sonic and conceptual landscape of their upcoming debut album “How The Mighty Have Fallen”, due out on April 17 via Time To Kill Records.

An enveloping and intense composition, the track channels a dense fusion of metallic solidity and hardcore tension, shaped by the collective experience of the musicians involved in this all-star lineup. Through relentless rhythmic drive and a suffocating atmosphere, “Divert The Conflict III” builds a sound that is both confrontational and immersive.

The song descends into a strange, unknown realm where torment repeats without guilt and perception fractures. Between disconnection and self-awareness, it confronts decline, rage, and endless despair, questioning fate, identity, and the fragile miracle of life.

Streaming: https://ffm.to/masters-ashes-divert-the-conflict-iii

Line-up:

Eric Forrest – Vocals
Afzaal Deen – Guitars, Additional Keyboards
Dan Kaufman – Guitars
Fred Waring III – Drums
Jeff Golden – Bass Guitars
Katie Golden – Keyboards

Preorders:

  • ​https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/masters-ashes-how-the-mighty-have-fallen
  • https://mastersashes.bandcamp.com/album/how-the-mighty-have-fallen

MASTER’S ASHES is far more than a band – it’s a reckoning. Forged from the ranks of a few untouchable acts, this collective of battle-hardened musicians brings decades of innovation, chaos, and raw expression into a single, volatile entity. There is that known expression, when something is “more than the sum of its parts”. Well, we’re sure that even if this band was “just” the sum of their parts, Eric Forrest (Voivod), Afzaal Deen and Fred Waring (Crisis), Dan Kaufman (Destroy Judas, Dystopia, Mindrot), Jeff Golden (Six Feet Under, Crowbar), and Katy Crimson (The Convalescence), would already be pretty awesome. Individually, they are legendary. But together, they are unstoppable. A force that refuses to bow, bend, or behave.

Drawing from the atmospheric dread of early-90s alternative heavy music and the radical energy of classic crust, proto-industrial, and apocalyptic metal, MASTER’S ASHES channels the spirit of Amebix, Crisis, Voivod, and Neurosis while igniting something fiercely new. Their sound is a serrated blend of dystopian riffwork, textured samples, and uncompromising intensity. Music built for a world on fire.

True to their name, MASTER’S ASHES stands firmly in defiance: no gods, no masters, only resistance. Their debut full-length, “How The Mighty Have Fallen”, is nothing short of a rallying cry, a scorched-earth commentary on the current political climate and a ruthless slap in the face to anyone expecting business as usual. It’s a dark, atmospheric, and aggressive opening statement from a band unafraid to speak truth to power and tear down the false idols of a collapsing age.

MASTER’S ASHES stands as a testament to what happens when experience, conviction, and rebellion collide. This is not a nostalgia act. This is not a supergroup gimmick. This is the next wave of resistance: loud, unfiltered, and inevitable.

Tracklist:

​1. Preface**
2. Defiance Disorder*
3. Divert The Conflict I*
4. Divert The Conflict II*
5. Divert The Conflict III*
6. Battle Obscura**
7. Interzone**
8. The Deceptive Cadence*
9. Beginning Of The End*
10. How The Mighty Have Fallen**
11. Epilogue**

* Recorded by Patrick Brady (Tracks 2,3,4,5,8,9)
**Recorded by Ryan Boesch (Tracks 1,6,7,10,11)

Bryce Waring – Additional Guitars / Leads on Tracks 3,8,9
Mark James – Bowed Psaltery on Tracks 1,7,11
Greg Mollin – Prose & Voice on Tracks 1,7,11
Read more about the author at gregmollin.com​​

Produced By Ryan Boesch and Afzaal Deen
Executive Producers: Glen Ellis and Fred Waring III
Mixed and Mastered By Ryan Boesch at Candor Recording
Tracks 2,3,4,5,8,9 Recorded and Engineered by Patrick Brady
Tracks 1,6,7,10,11 Recorded and Engineered by Ryan Boesch
Dan Kaufman’s guitars recorded at Trench Studios by John Haddad
Original Album Cover Art and Poster Art by Roberto Toderico
Master’s Ashes Logo Design by Roberto Toderico
Album Layout by Roberto Toderico

https://www.instagram.com/mastersashesband/
https://www.facebook.com/MastersAshesBand/

WASTE A SAINT Release Video Single “Porcelain” from Upcoming Studio Album “…And It’s Evergreen”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 15, 2026
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photo credit: Silje-Marie Svendsen

Trondheim-based stoner rock outfit Waste a Saint have released a video clip for their new single “Porcelain”, offering a first glimpse of their forthcoming third studio album “…And It’s Evergreen”. The album is scheduled for release on April 10 via All Good Clean Records and arrives as the follow-up to their acclaimed 2024 record “Ravenous”.

“Porcelain is a dark, hypnotic, disco-esque track where we’ve finally dusted off the synthesizer,“ the band comments. “Lyrically, Porcelain deals with the need to appear perfect to the outside world. How society’s expectations can feel crushing, especially when they are internalized and made part of who we are.”

Stream “Porcelain” at: https://orcd.co/waspcln

“…And It’s Evergreen” emerged from a period of change for the band, shaped by new impulses, a refreshed line-up, a new rehearsal space, and an expanded palette of instruments, all driven by a strong DIY spirit. The album was recorded in the summer of 2025 at Piir Studio, with Vebjørn Svanberg Numme behind the controls.

Musically, Waste a Saint continue to operate somewhere between genres, though their roots remain firmly planted in stoner rock. The record carries weight and grit, but also leaves more room to breathe, balancing heavy moments with a newfound sense of dynamics and space.

The band adds: “An enormous amount of craftsmanship goes into music. Even more important; it must be joyful, effortless, and fun to create. Music works against its own purpose when it tries to push an agenda, to compete, or prove something. It should not be proud or ashamed that it exists. When you accept that, new spaces open up. New dynamics.

…And It’s Evergreen.“ 

Tracklist:

  1. The Villain Of The Piece
  2. …And the Henchmen
  3. Porcelain
  4. Strike, Parry, Riposte
  5. As Dead As They Come
  6. Sclera
  7. Attention, Deficit… Something
  8. Blindfold Marigold
  9. Northbound
  10. Brother, I Am Starving

Live Dates:
11/4 – Fru Lundgreen // Trondheim, Norway
18/4 – Fuzzy Platebar // Molde, Norway
30/4 – Nattrock // Trondheim, Norway
2/5 – Checkpoint Charlie // Stavanger, Norway
15/5 – Bastard Bar // Tromsø, Norway
16/5 – Puskas Musikk og Platebar // Alta, Norway
13/6 – Ladehammerfestivalen // Trondheim, Norway
25/6 – Lygtens Kro // København, Denmark
4/7 – Eide Open Fahr // Vevang, Norway

Waste a Saint is:
Bogey Stefansdottir – Vocals
Alexander Skomakerstuen – Guitar, Vocals
Ole Nogva – Bass, Synthesizer, Vocals
Trym Solan Renolen – Drums, Percussion, Vocals

For More Info Visit:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WASTEASAINT
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wasteasaint/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4B2lsuc5S3s9fRk5mEusSi

FIGHT FROM WITHIN Release New Single ‘Let Me Out’, Feat. Hidden Track

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 15, 2026
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Upstate New York metalcore outfit Fight From Within released their new single, “Let Me Out,” through an exciting new partnership with Arson Theory. Produced by Pablo Viveros (Formerly Chelsea Grin), the track captures the band’s energy and edge to their sound.

“We had a blast with this track,” the band shares. “We wanted it to be intense and kind of trippy. We even added a little surprise in the release.” 

That surprise comes in the form of a hidden track titled “TATT,” which stands for “Tired All The Time.” The track delivers a pointed message from the band about their frustrations with the current state of the scene.

“TATT stands for ‘Tired All The Time’ because we’re so over the bullshit in the scene,” the band explains.

Alongside the release of “Let Me Out,” Fight From Within will be hitting the road this spring, bringing their high-energy live show to fans across multiple cities. Known for their explosive performances and uncompromising attitude, the band continues to build momentum both on record and on stage. Recently, the band signed with Core Collective Talent Agency for US and Canada tours & Timeframe Booking for Europe.

“Let Me Out” is available now on all major streaming platforms.

FIGHT FROM WITHIN ON TOUR:

Fight From Within/Autumn Lies Buried
The Mini Gun/Mini Run Tour

APRIL 23 IRONTON, OH THE CROWS NEST
APRIL 24 OWENSBORO, KY ESCAPE TODAY
APRIL 25 FORT WAYNE, IN PIERE’S
APRIL 26 JOLIET, IL THE FORGE

Confessions Of A Traitor/Fight From Within/ExitWounds
The Sacred & Severed Tour

MAY 7 CHICAGO, IL THE W.C. SOCIAL CLUE
MAY 8 AKRON, OH AFTERLIFE NIGHTCLUB
MAY 9 NEW BALTIMORE, MI DIESEL CONCERT LOUNGE
MAY 10 LANSING, MI MAC’S BAR
MAY 11 ERIE, PA CENTENNIAL HALL
MAY 12 ROCHESTER, NY PHOTO CITY MUSIC HALL
MAY 13 MANCHESTER, NH BUNGALOW BAR
MAY 14 BROOKLYN, NY LUCKY 13 SALOON
MAY 15 CATONSVILLE, MD MORSEBERGERS TAVERN
MAY 16 WILMINGTON, NC REGGIE’S 42ND ST TAVERN
MAY 17 RICHMOND, VA EMBER MUSIC HALL
MAY 18 RALEIGH, NC CHAPEL OF BONES
MAY 19 NASHVILLE, TN THE VINYL LOUNGE
MAY 20 ATLANTA, GA BOGGS SOCIAL & SUPPLY
MAY 21 PENSACOLA, FL THE HANDLEBAR
MAY 22 WINTER PARK, FL THE CONDUIT
MAY 23 BRADENTON, FL OSCURA
MAY 24 JACKSONVILLE, FL JACK RABBITS

Tickets can be found HERE

Fight From Within were founded in Upstate New York in early 2021. Their sound lands at the intersection of metalcore, hardcore, and beatdown. With deeply diverse influences ranging from Bury Your Dead, Polaris, Evergreen Terrace, Emmure, Invent/Animate, Every Time I Die, and Attila, they have crafted their own distinct sound.

In 2022, they began tracking new music with Pablo Viveros of Chelsea Grin. They have taken the stage at many key festivals, from Sonic Temple to The Gathering of the Juggles to Inkcarceration to Louder Than Life. The band headed into 2026 like a freight train — all gas, no brakes.

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website – Spotify – Facebook – Instagram – YouTube – Merch

Action Rock Trio TO THE MAX! Drop New Album “Two The Max!”, Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 15, 2026
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Verona-based Action Rock trio TO THE MAX! has released their sophomore studio album “Two The Max!”, out now via Go Down Records. Packed with raw energy, sharp riffs and a punk-infused rock’n’roll attitude, the album delivers ten high-octane tracks that showcase the band’s dynamic sound and relentless drive. 

Stream and listen here: https://bfan.link/two-the-max 

TO THE MAX! is a high-energy Heavy Rock trio known for blending diverse musical influences with a distinctive, electrifying sound. The band unites Alessandro Marchi (drums, vocals), Nicola Marchi (guitar, vocals), and Mattia Fraccaroli (bass, backing vocals), whose past projects span genres from Thrash and Black Metal to Sleaze Rock, reflecting years of collaboration and stage experience.

Formed in mid-2020 during the global lockdown, the trio reunited with a clear objective: to create music free from external constraints, driven solely by their own vision. Their aim was to craft Heavy Rock songs that explore a wide range of moods and influences, while maintaining a consistent and unmistakable sound.

After less than a year of rehearsals and a home-recorded five-track demo, TO THE MAX! began performing extensively in 2021, playing pubs, live clubs, and festivals. In 2022, they recorded their debut album Midnight Tea, which was self-released on CD and digitally in 2024. The band has since completed several Italian and European mini-tours, appearing at venues such as Bloom (Mezzago, Italy), Le Brin De Zinc (Barberaz, France), Sala Barracudas (Madrid, Spain), and G5(Vienna, Austria), as well as festivals including Rock Camp (Trieste), Metal Machine (Reggio Emilia), and Rock The Station (Austria), sharing stages with both local and international acts.

Songwriting continues to be the driving force behind the band’s evolution, and the new material culminates in their sophomore album “Two The Max!”, out now via Go Down Records.

Get the album here: Physical | Digital

Tracklist:
1. On ‘N’ On
2. Who
3. Apple Bite
4. C’mon (Move It)
5. Dying Inside
6. Sharp Breath
7. Running
8. Sunday Nite
9. Enjoy The Ride
10. Cancel

Line-up:
Ale | drums, vocals
Nico | guitars, vocals
FRH | bass, backing vocals

For more info visit:
https://www.instagram.com/tothemax_band/
https://www.facebook.com/tothemaxvr
https://www.godownrecords.com
https://www.facebook.com/GoDownRecords/
https://www.instagram.com/godownrecords/

CROBOT Unleash High-Octane New Single ‘Foot Off’ from Upcoming Album “Supermoon”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 15, 2026
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With “Foot Off,” CROBOT doubles down on the groove that made them dangerous in the first place. The track plows forward on a bluesy bone tingling riff and a chorus built to cut through the roar of a vintage American muscle car. It’s a full-throttle return to the band’s Dirty Groove Rock roots—raw, electrified, and impossible to ignore.

Hard rock powerhouse CROBOT is back with a thunderous new single, “Foot Off,” offering fans another taste of the band’s upcoming album Supermoon. Known for their signature blend of groove-heavy riffs, explosive energy, and undeniable swagger, CROBOT once again proves why they remain one of the most electrifying bands in modern rock.

“Foot Off” hits like a runaway freight train from the opening riff, combining crunchy guitar work, pounding drums, and the unmistakable powerhouse vocals of frontman Brandon Yeagley. The track delivers an adrenaline-fueled anthem built around the idea of pushing forward without hesitation—never slowing down and never taking your foot off the gas.

Listen to the single here:

“Foot Off” puts us right back in the driver’s seat of charging our way through open highways at break neck speed with our destination set to our Dirty Groove Rock roots. This one is for the fans that have been with us from the beginning and fans that want to know exactly what we’re all about – still after 15 years of being a band.” – Brandon Yeagley

“It’s somewhere between ZZ Top, Aerosmith, and Clutch. Right where I like to be baby. I’m happy we are back to funkin’. Ever since I was a wee little boy, that’s what’s always got my motor running.” – Bishop

Lyrically, the song channels themes of determination, rebellion, and relentless drive. It’s a track that captures CROBOT’S high-energy spirit while encouraging listeners to keep charging ahead no matter the obstacles in their path.

CROBOT BIO

They’ve burned down the temple just to see what would crawl out of the ashes.

CROBOT have always been the house band for the apocalypse — all sweat-stained riffs, swampy swagger, and enough grease under their fingernails to make the saints choke — but this time, the inferno’s aimed inward.

Frontman Brandon Yeagley sounds like he’s howling through a séance, summoning every demon he’s ever danced with and daring them to stay for the encore. Beside him, Christopher Bishop peels off guitar lines that swing somewhere between scripture and sin, his tone dirtier than a bar mat in a Texas roadhouse. The low end rumbles under the command of Willie Jansen, whose bass hits like a sermon in a steel mill, while his brother Nico Jansen drives the kit like a preacher possessed — a rhythm section born to baptize you in groove.

The new record was tracked between the hallowed boards of Willie Nelson’s Pedernales Studio and the Machine Shop in Dripping Springs, then mixed and mastered by Alberto de Icaza, who captured every ounce of holy delirium. But it wasn’t just a recording — it was a ritual. There were smoke cleansings, moon rites, gemstones humming on console tops, meditations between takes, and lyrics treated like spells. Every session felt like a sweat-lodged dream in which the band tried to drown their egos and come back clean.

Lyrically and philosophically, it’s a fever dream stitched from Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, and Jung, with pages torn from Siddhartha, Reality Transurfing, Black Elk Speaks, and Castaneda’s Don Juan scattered on the studio floor. The result is a raw-nerve meditation on ego death, rebirth, and the dirt-under-your-nails work of becoming a whole human again — a trip through shadow and light, anchored in the red pulse of the root chakra but aiming for something far higher.

If the last few years found CROBOT flirting with heavier metal machinery, this era drags the beast back to the groove pit — to the swamp funk and snarling riffs that made their early believers fall in line. It’s the sound of four weirdos rediscovering the primordial ooze beneath their boots and realizing that enlightenment still needs distortion.

CROBOT have always preached the gospel of Dirty. Groove. Rock.  Now they’re living it, leaner, meaner, and wired straight into the source.

More information: https://www.facebook.com/Crobotband

SACRIVERSUM Release New Single & Music Video ‘March Of The Giants’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 15, 2026
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SACRIVERSUM were formed in 1992 in Łódź (Poland), playing old school Death Metal with progressive elements and atmospheric sounds, making their complex mixture special and unique. Their debut album „The Shadow Of The Golden Fire“ was released in 1994, at a time when a lot of Death Metal bands started to push their boundaries and became more experimental. Their music was a perfect fit along with legendary bands like PESTILENCE,  DEATH,  GOREFEST & ATHEIST. And this counts for SACRIVERSUM and their upcoming new album „Before The Birth Of Light“ even more.

SACRIVERSUM kick off their second single and music video “March Of The Giants”.

Stream Track: https://save-it.cc/fireflash/march-of-the-giants

„Before The Birth Of Light“ will be released on May 8th and is available on CD, limited vinyl (300 copies) and digital. 

  • Pre-Order the album now: https://save-it.cc/fireflash/before-the-birth-of-light
  • Bandcamp: https://ff-sacriversum.bandcamp.com/album/before-the-birth-of-light

“The title ‘March of the Giants’ immediately conjures up a certain vision in the listener’s mind, further emphasised by the rhythmic nature of the song. Many people we talked to suggested that this structure is similar to the epic songs of BATHORY. One can immediately associate it with a heavily armed army conquering new territories, destroying everything in its path. But for us, it’s more about the aspect of unstoppability. It’s a song about how once you’ve gathered your team and set out together to achieve your goal, nothing can stop you from achieving it”, comments the band.

The album stands for raw Death Metal, with those incomparable Hammond organs. DEATH meets DEEP PURPLE. Their sound is a mixture of the above mentioned acts and is not too far apart from the latest BLOOD INCANTATION album. Both combine tradition with fiction. You have to hear and experience this Death Metal gem. Since 2022, SACRIVERSUM are back and continue, where they ended up with their debut album. Those nine new tracks on „Before The Birth Of Light“ are possibly the best songs SACRIVERSUM ever composed – once you got into it, they don’t let you go. It is a dark ride into another dimension, another time and another space. You are captured in their own world, in a time before the birth of light.

Also check out their first single “Let Us Ride The World”
Stream Track: https://save-it.cc/fireflash/let-us-ride-the-world
Watch Video: https://youtu.be/bVCUm0FpE_A

SACRIVERSUM is:
Remigiusz „Remo” Mielczarek – bass, vocals
Krystian „MacKozer” Kozerawski – guitar
Olaf “Olafsson” Kozerawski – guitar
Krzysztof „Baran” Baranowicz – keyboards
Jan „Trocin” Traciński – drums

SACRIVERSUM online:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Sacriversum2023
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sacriversum2023/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sacriversumofficial
X: https://x.com/sacriversum

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