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NERVE STAR’s New Album “White Hot” Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 2, 2026
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NERVE STAR have released their new album ‘White Hot’, out now on CD and Digital, with the Vinyl format available on 28th March. 

Order here: https://linktr.ee/Nervestar

The band will also release their Astral DJ edit of new single ‘Space Ritual’, out on 13th March. This shorter length single is a stand alone track, with the full length version being available on their new album ‘White Hot‘, out now. 

“Space Ritual is the favourite track, for many of our fans. Starts off in a swirling riffing opening, that breaks into a deep Highway Star (Deep purple) type driving riff with some great wah solos and a spacey feedback finish. Great vocals from Matt”

NERVE STAR are a hard rock/heavy metal band which took form in 2021, playing a blend of 70’s hard rock, 80’s heavy metal, NWOBHM and some punk thrown in the mix, with unrelenting riffs, big drums, thumping bass and loud guitars. 

Throughout the year, the line up began to solidify with Joss Thorley from Manchester on Bass and Chris Billinghurst from Maidenhead on Lead Guitar. It wasn’t possible to rehearse together so some cool tracks were selected and sent out, with initially ten songs home demoed. After a couple of changes as they sought to find the ideal line up, in 2023 they brought in a great singer from the South of England, Matt Oakman, and things instantly moved into another league. 

With Matt on board, they searched around for a second reliable and gifted rock/metal guitarist and drummer, contacting Janne Stark, who loved all the tracks. He had done it all as both a producer and guitarist in Metal, Prog and NWOBHM bands since the 1980’s and recorded and produced his own albums and was a perfect partner for Chris on guitar, they now had their own version of the dual leads of Thin Lizzy.

With all Janne’s experience and solidity, it meant that sessions were completed in days rather than months at his studios in Sweden and everything started to take off. Janne introduced the band to Peter, a band colleague and great drummer from Karlsham in Sweden, so when Peter ‘Trumpeter’ Svensson jumped on board, the line up was complete. With demos of the 11 covers and 2 original tracks completed, they started full recording sessions with Janne and Peter in Sweden and Joss, Chris and Matt with Ras at Raw Studios in England. This continued through 2025 until all 13 tracks were completed. 
 
For the final track on the album track that was recorded, one of their guitar heroes was asked if he would like to contribute. Tony Bourge, the heavy metal riff master from the 1970’s Welsh band ‘Budgie’ who was responsible for killer riffs on tracks such as Breadfan/Crash Course In Brain Surgery (covered by Metallica), In For The Kill (Van Halen) and many more. Tony had previously contributed on several Bandolier Kings albums with Janne and agreed to help on one of his own 80’s classic tracks ‘Richard III’, that he originally wrote and recorded with Welsh rockers ‘Tredegar’. Tony recorded all his guitar parts in Wales and sent them across. All three lead guitarists can be heard on this epic track, which is the closer on the new album.

Some extra background to the nature of the songs on this album: 

“Apart from the two instrumentals (Lone Orbit & Calm, Cool & Connected) that were written by our two guitarists to showcase their talents, these are covers. Most were developed during COVID lockdown down years and we deemed them just too good to discard after things opened up again. They were all selected from obscure sources and apart from three songs (Precious Rock, Black Ice & Richard III) had never been released commercially or in most cases never got past the local band/cassette demo stage. Even Black Ice was a one off nwobhm single released by a band who then folded and disappeared quickly after.

It took quite some time to track down the original band members, who were overjoyed and amazed that anyone had remembered them or knew about their demo songs, as they had all been discarded 20-30 years earlier. In fact the band Skreem who wrote ‘Winner Takes All’. (my favourite track) was so impressed with our version, that he went looking for other material and found a dusty old tape with ‘Say It To My Face’ on it, so this opened up another outlet. Songs that would never have seen the light of day or even YouTube!

There’s many others that we haven’t tried out yet as we concentrate on new material. That is why our first new song ‘Its The Time’ has just been recorded for our second album.”

Album ‘WHITE HOT’ (HYPER04) out now on CD and Digital
Order here: https://linktr.ee/Nervestar
CD White Hot: Amazon.co.uk: CDs & Vinyl
LP White Hot [VINYL]: Amazon.co.uk: CDs & Vinyl Vinyl copies out 28th March

All distributed in the UK by RSK Entertainment via Proper Distribution. UK gigs and later European festival appearances will follow.

NERVE STAR:
Janne Stark – Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Chris Billinghurst – Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Joss Thorley – Bass Guitar
Matt Oakman – Vocals
Peter ‘Trumpeter’ Svensson – Drums & Percussion
 
Producer: Mike Dixon (Thin Lizzy-UK Tour 75 / Sensational Alex Harvey Band-British Tour 76)
Recorded/Mixed by: Rasmus Bom Andersen  (Diamond Head) at Raw Studios, UK
Mastered by: Andy ‘Hippy’ Baldwin  (Oasis/Blur) at Metropolis, London

Preorder here: https://linktr.ee/Nervestar
https://nervestar.com/
https://open.spotify.com/album/4IPX9OFzJnDTjrVSYKxXC8

THE HU Announce Full Headline UK & European Tour with Special Guests SKÁLD

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 2, 2026
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Innovative Mongolian rock group and global phenomenon The HU are thrilled to announce a full headline tour across the UK and Europe in September and October 2026, with SKÁLD as special guest. In addition, The HU will join Iron Maiden at Knebworth Park in the U.K. on July 11 along with The Darkness, Airbourne, and The Almighty for their “Run For Your Lives” tour stop.

The band will bring their unique soundscape and entrancingly majestic performance across iconic stages throughout the UK and Europe. Beginning in the Scottish capital in September, the tour will see the band perform all the way to November across 23 cities and nine countries, including: London, Berlin, Paris, Brussels and Warsaw.

The HU comment: “What is up our UK and Europe fans? It has been a while since we came to you. Our new setlist is full of hope and energy and as usual The Hu fashion, we will have brand new performance with fiery attitude. Come to our long-awaited shows and let’s have some fun together!”

UK & European Tour Dates:
Tue 29th Sep – O2 Academy Glasgow, Glasgow (UK)
Thu 1st Oct – Prospect Building, Bristol (UK)
Fri 2nd Oct – O2 Academy Bournemouth, Bournemouth (UK)
Sat 3rd Oct – O2 City Hall, Newcastle (UK)
Mon 5th Oct – The Telegraph, Belfast (UK)
Tue 6th Oct – 3Olympia Theathre, Dublin (IE)
Thu 8th Oct – O2 Academy Birmingham, Birmingham (UK)
Fri 9th Oct – O2 Academy Brixton, London (UK)
Sat 10th Oct – O2 Apollo, Manchester (UK)
Sun 11th Oct – UEA, Norwich (UK)
Wed 14th Oct – Ancienne Belgique, Brussels (BE)
Thu 15th Oct – Sporthalle, Hamburg (DE)
Sat 17th Oct – Tonhalle, Munich (DE)
Sun 18th Oct – Columbiahalle, Berlin (DE)
Mon 19th Oct – Stodola, Warsaw (PL)
Tue 20th Oct – Stodola, Warsaw (PL)
Thu 22nd Oct – Palladium, Cologne (DE)
Fri 23rd Oct – Tivoli Vredenburg, Utrecht (NL)
Sat 24th Oct – 013, Tilburg (NL)
Tue 27th Oct – L’Olympia, Paris (FR)
Wed 28th Oct – Le Radiant, Lyon (FR)
Fri 30th Oct – X-tra, Zurich (CH)
Sat 31st Oct – Rockhal, Esch-Sur-Alzette (LU)

Spotify Presale – Thursday, 5th March 2026 – 10:00 AM Local
General On Sale – Friday, 6th March 2026 – 10:00 AM Local
Tickets will be available here

Before heading to the UK and Europe for the headline tour, The HU will co-headline an extensive tour with Apocalyptica from May 12 to June 7. The band will also be part of the Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson “Freaks On Parade” U.S. tour along with Orgy, which kicks off August 20 in West Palm Beach, FL. See the full list of dates below. Tickets are available now via The HU’s website HERE.

The Hu & Apocalyptica Co-headline Tour Dates

May 12 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore Silver Spring (tour kick-off)
May 13 – New York, NY @ Palladium Times Square
May 14 – New Haven, CT @ College Street Music Hall
May 15 – Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater
May 18 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave / Eagles Club
May 19 – Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center
May 20 – Maplewood, MN @ Myth Live
May 22 – Memphis, TN @ Minglewood Hall
May 23 – Irving, TX @ The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
May 24 – San Antonio, TX @ Aztec Theatre
May 26 – Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
May 27 – Oklahoma City, OK @ Diamond Ballroom
May 29 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
May 30 – Las Vegas, NV @ The Theater at Virgin Hotels
May 31 – Valley Center, CA @ Harrah’s Resort SoCal – The Events Center June 2026
June 4 – Reno, NV @ Grand Theater
June 6 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
June 7 – Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues (tour finale)

Freaks On Parade U.S. Tour Dates

Thu 8/20 West Palm Beach, FL iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre
Fri 8/21 Tampa, FL MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre
Sun 8/23 Alpharetta, GA Ameris Bank Amphitheatre
Mon 8/24 Charlotte, NC PNC Music Pavilion
Wed 8/26 Holmdel, NJ PNC Bank Arts Center
Thu 8/27 Mansfield, MA Xfinity Center
Sat 8/29 Burgettstown, PA The Pavilion at Star Lake
Sun 8/30 Buffalo, NY Darien Lake Amphitheater
Tue 9/1 Toronto, ONT. RBC Amphitheatre
Wed 9/2 Cuyahoga Falls, OH Blossom Music Center
Fri 9/4 Clarkston, MI Pine Knob Music Theatre
Sat 9/5 Tinley Park, IL Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre
Sun 9/6 Noblesville, IN Ruoff Music Center
Wed 9/9 St. Louis, MO Hollywood Casino Amphitheater
Thu 9/10 Kansas City, MO Morton Amphitheater
Sat 9/12 Englewood, CO Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre
Mon 9/14 Salt Lake City, UT Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre
Thu 9/17 Auburn, WA White River Amphitheatre
Fri 9/18 Ridgefield, WA Cascades Amphitheater
Sun 9/20 Concord, CA Toyota Pavilion at Concord

The Hu continue to push the limits of rock and bring the world along with them on their latest single “The Real You”, out earlier this year via Better Noise Music. With this new song, they’re bringing Western music components to the forefront with a heavy, atmospheric sound, a hard-charging rhythm, and gritty and positively menacing vocals. The track takes their Hunnu Rock, which blends traditional Mongolian instrumentation and throat singing with contemporary rock music, to an entirely new and breathtaking level.

“The Real You” is available on all digital outlets HERE and the video can be seen HERE.
 
Following from the release of “The Real You”, The Hu are ready to drop new music in three week. Watch this space!

The HU have passionately and unforgettably brought Mongolian music to the music frontlines. In November 2022, The HU became the first-ever rock/metal band to receive the prestigious UNESCO “Artist for Peace” Designation at UNESCO’s headquarters in Paris, France by UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay. Previous recipients include Celine Dion, Shirley Bassey, Sarah Brightman, Herbie Hancock, Marcus Miller, and World Orchestra For Peace. With over 961 million all-time streams, 483 million video views, #1 charting albums, multiple sold-out headlining tours, prestigious government honors and awards, collaborations with several of rock’s biggest names, and featured music on video games including EA Games’ Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, THE HU have cemented their status as a global powerhouse.

Ghost Punk/Goth Garage Band HAUNTEES Released Debut Album “Shadows Forming”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 2, 2026
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Helsinki-based ghost punk and goth garage band Hauntees have released their debut album Shadows Forming. Dark and brooding, the record plays like the soundtrack to a road trip across a desert. Along the way, you stop at smoky saloons and pass abandoned gravestones. The sound carries the bitter dust and shimmering heat of sun-scorched sand dunes.

Seasoned with melancholy and minimalism, the songs on Shadows Forming range from cinematic instrumental music (Phantom Road) to stripped-down spellbinding blues (Spell) and ‘80s synth-tinged dance punk (Self-Defense). The album also features a hauntingly peculiar Misfits cover (London Dungeon).

Hauntees’ debut album is a powerful entrance — this band is here to stay.

“Hauntees is not a hobby, a job, or a voluntary choice for us. It’s something we simply have to do,” the band states without a trace of sarcasm.

“The album sounds perfect, even though we were a bit nervous about it,” the band explains. “It was recorded and mixed multiple times in different locations by Ville-Matti Koskiniemi and Miikka Sipilä. As a final touch, we had it mastered by American engineer Taylor Deupree, whose work ties the whole album together beautifully despite the diversity of songs, arrangements, and moods.”

Three support shows with Toody Cole & Her Band have been confirmed in Hauntees’ post-release tour schedule. The legendary Dead Moon founding member will tour with her band at the turn of May and June, performing in three cities in Finland.

Although Hauntees was formed in 2024, its members have deep roots in the Helsinki garage rock scene. Their musical history includes bands such as The Patsy Walkers, Borderline, Charm Bags, Goo-Hags, and Lariots.

The album’s opening track All Over Again, released as a single in January, has also gained attention in several international media outlets and received radio airplay on shows such as the UK-based The Autopsy Report Rock & Metal Radio Show, California’s Punk Rock Demonstration, Florida’s Sonic Scout Radio, and Georgia-based indie station  OTAT 24/7 in the United States.

Shadows Forming is available on digital streaming platforms as well as on vinyl, which can be ordered, for example, from Record Shop X.

Shadows Forming album – available on streaming services: Spotify – Apple Music – Deezer – Tidal

Hauntees Live:
27 Mar – Helsinki, Loose w/ Rain Diary, Black Totem & Hateful Chains
28 Mar – Turku, Nirvana w/ Black Totem & Hateful Chains
7 May – Helsinki, Lepakkomies w/ Plastic Tones, Korupuhe

Toody Cole & Her Band Tour
30 May – Helsinki, Tähti w/ Hauntees, Goblin Shark
31 May – Hämeenlinna, Suisto w/ Hauntees, Sörnäinen
1 Jun – Tampere, Vastavirta w/ Hauntees, Goblin Shark

Line-up:
Aiju Salminen – bass, vocals
Heini Kauppinen – guitar, vocals, organ
Piia Jalkanen – guitar, backing vocals
Teemu Kumpulainen – drums

More info: Facebook | Instagram

AVERSIO HUMANITATIS Reveal Details of New Album “To Become the Endless Static”, Video for Title Track Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 2, 2026
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Cover artwork designed by Alex Moreán.

Madrid’s AVERSIO HUMANITATIS follow-up 2020’s white-hot “Behold the Silent Dwellers” with another stunning slice of unrelenting, modernist and oft-dissonant Black Metal. Third full-length “To Become the Endless Static” finds the band teeth-clenched, razor-sharp, galvanised with self-belief and fortified by a characteristically immaculate production from the band’s own Simón Da Silva (CANCER, MARTRÖÐ, SELBST).

Tracklist:

01. Long Stretch the Shadows
02. To Become the Endless Static
03. Blackened Mold Marrow
04. Strange Angles
05. The White Noise is Calling
06. Collapsing into the Resonance

Guitarist, songwriter and producer Simón comments on “To Become the Endless Static“:

“The songwriting process for this album was certainly arduous. I can’t say it was something fluid; so many riffs and almost full songs were thrown into the trash in the process. Some songs came out very naturally, while others were much harder to shape. I guess it’s always like that, but at some points I felt a bit lost and kind of hating the album, I may have become too obsessed with certain expectations or with an idea of what the album “had to” be, instead of simply letting things take their own course, which is what finally happened in the end. Now I can say I fucking love it.

Half of the songs were composed by me at home or in the studio. For the other half, I brought several structural riff ideas that we later developed together in the rehearsal space. The lyrics were also shaped there, as Alex has an amazing ability to write on the spot.“

Check the title track including a fitting video clip for a first glimpse into the forthcoming album on DMP’s YouTube channel – a relentless exploration of psychological erosion and collapsing identity, forged with crushing precision.

Vocalist & bassist Alex states about song and video:

“We chose this song because we feel it’s the most representative of both the lyrical concepts of the album and the compositional formulas you can find in it. This track, which gives the title to our new work, was the second one to be composed back in 2021 and though it has been a slow-burn process that evolved through the years we feel it is the most fitting one to be unveiled first.

This album explores ideas of physical and mental degradation, of loss and grieving both from an external point of view and from a person going through it. Aesthetically I felt the analogue quality of a lost and degraded signal, the texture of an imperfect reproduction of something that has been remembered many times until it starts fluttering and fading perfectly encapsulates this concept. From the technical point of view this is also mirrored. I started with a perfect image captured with modern cameras and edited it as a regular music video. After having a clean version of said video I began an arduous process of running it through a signal chain of visual synthesizers, analogue glitch generators and CRT screens which then were recaptured and re-processed many more times, finally landing on what you can see as the final product. This way the signal, a collection of perfect memories, disintegrates and becomes the endless static around us.“

“To Become The Endless Static” will be released on CD and vinyl (including an exclusive DMP vinyl edition), a special t-shirt design will also be available. Pre-orders are possible via DMP’s EU, US and Bandcamp shops.

Since their conception in Madrid in 2010, AVERSIO HUMANITATIS have meticulously crafted their sound to build a colossal barrier of crushing rawness that explores the different ramifications of human existence and the irony of its destructive pursuit of perfection.

After the 2011 unveiling of their debut record “Abandonment Ritual“, AVERSIO HUMANITATIS took part in the split “Three Ways Of Consciousness” in 2013 alongside SELBST and NIHIL, as well as a split with PRIMIGENIUM in 2015, exploring harsh new levels of sonic depth with each release. 2017 saw the band unleash their landmark EP “Longing For The Untold“, further evolving and pushing the boundaries of their sound with savage dissonance and the inclusion of sepulchral Death Metal stylings while fluidly summating all that came before. 

Coinciding with their tenth anniversary in 2020, AVERSIO HUMANITATIS delivered their second full-length album “Behold the Silent Dwellers“. Taking the sound of the antecedent EP to a more distressing and intricate sensory cosmos, “Behold the Silent Dwellers” walks through the ghostly remnants of abandoned cityscapes via unrelenting dissonant Black Metal.

In 2021, AVERSIO HUMANITATIS released digital live album “Silent Dwellers – MMXX“, capturing the raw intensity of their compositions in a live setting at Estudio Uno. A limited vinyl reissue of the band’s EP “Longing For The Untold” followed in 2022. After a series of select live appearances – including shows in Spain alongside DMP label colleagues SELBST – AVERSIO HUMANITATIS returned to the studio in 2025 to record a successor to “Behold The Silent Dwellers“. Entitled “To Become The Endless Static“, the new album will be released on April 24th 2026.

INFERI Unleash Music Video for Brutal New Single ‘Heaven Wept’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 2, 2026
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Extreme death metal masters INFERI are now unleashing a brand new music video for the brutal title track of their upcoming new full-length, ‘Heaven Wept,’ which is due on April 10, 2026 via The Artisan Era! The clip features a montage of the band’s live performances and candid behind-the-scenes footage, which were taken at various shows during INFERI‘s last few tours. The raucous video and single can now be found at THIS LOCATION.

INFERI comments, “It brings us great pleasure to present the title track of our upcoming album, ‘Heaven Wept.’ This was actually the first song we finished for the album, and it’s crushing yet groovy atmosphere solidified the bedrock of theological horror we sought to build upon. Its also the first unreleased track we’ve ever played live. The video itself was filmed over three tours we did while writing and recording the album. It features some of our favorite venues from across the North American and Europe and encapsulates the vibe we strive to cultivate during our live shows.”

‘Heaven Wept’ can be pre-order and pre-saved HERE.

In addition, INFERI will be joining DEFEATED SANITY as direct support during the band’s upcoming North American spring tour. The run will feature additional support from New Zealand’s Organectomy on all dates while Excresence, Scasm, and Horrific Vision will appear on select stops. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets are available HERE.

INFERI will also be performing at producer Dave Otero’s inaugural Flatline Festival, which takes place June 13 – 14 at the Oriental Theater in Denver, CO. More info and passes can be found HERE.

Since the explosive success of Inferi’s critically-acclaimed and chart topping 2018 full-length, ‘Revenant,’ the death metal battalion has continued to relentlessly churn like a raging maelstrom, dominating everything in its wake with the band’s melodic and virtuosic approach to the genre. ‘Heaven Wept’ picks up where 2021’s ‘Vile Genesis’ left off, putting forth the same mind-bending compositions and other-worldly musicianship that has set the band apart from their contemporaries. Inferi has risen to become a dominant force among modern American death metal acts since their reunion in 2011. ‘Heaven Wept’ is a master class in progressive extremity and is certain to make its mark as one of the greatest death metal offerings of this decade.

The album artwork was created by Helge C. Balzer.

Tracklist:
01: The Rapture of Dead Light (04:19) [WATCH]
02: Feed Me Your Fear (05:05)
03: Master of Nothing (04:49)
04: Eternally Lie (04:25)
05: Heaven Wept (05:10) [WATCH]
06: Atonement Denied (05:30)
07: Of Rotted Wombs (04:03)
08: Godless Sky (04:23)
Full running time: 00:37:44

North American Tour:
(Supporting DEFEATED SANITY w/ Organectomy, Excrescence, Scasm, + Horrific Visions)

04/16 Anaheim, CA @ Parish (HOB)*
04/17 Fresno, CA @ Fulton 55*
04/18 Santa Rosa, CA @ The California*
04/19 Sacramento, CA @ Starlet*
04/21 Seattle, WA @ El Corazon*
04/22 Portland, OR @ Dante’s*
04/23 Boise, ID @ Shredder*
04/24 Salt Lake City, UT @ Ace’s High Saloon*
04/25 Denver, CO @ HQ*
04/27 Milwaukee, WI @ X-Ray Arcade*
04/28 West Chicago, IL @ Social Club+
04/29 Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle+
04/30 Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop+
05/01 Rochester, NY @ Montage Music Hall+
05/02 Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz+
05/03 Baltimore, MD @ Metro+
05/04 Raleigh, NC @ Chapel of Bones+
05/05 Jacksonville, FL @ The Albatross+
05/06 Tampa, FL @ Orpheum+
05/07 Orlando, FL @ Conduit+
05/08 Pensacola, FL @ Handlebar^
05/09 Houston, TX @ Pub 529^
05/11 Dallas, TX @ Three Links^
05/12 Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live^
05/13 Lubbock, TX @ Jakes^
05/15 Phoenix, AZ @ Nile Underground^
05/16 Las Vegas, NV @ Backstage Bar^
*Excrescence
+Scasm
^Horrific Visions

INFERI U.S. Dates 2026:

06/13: Denver, CO @ Flatline Festival

Formed in 2006, INFERI is an American technical melodic death metal band forged from the depths of Nashville, Tennessee. After reforming in 2011, INFERI emerged onto the global stage with ‘The Path of Apotheosis’ in 2014. Followed by the acclaimed 2018 release ‘Revenant,’ which landed at #26 Hard Rock albums and #28 on the Billboard’s Heatseekers charts, solidifying them as a household name in the underground technical death metal scene. Touring across the world with bands such Rivers of Nihil, Archspire, Shadow of Intent, Cryptopsy, Signs of the Swarm, Brand of Sacrifice, Deicide and Revocation allowed INFERI to continue on their upward trajectory. Creeping their way up the charts, and into the minds of new fans with ‘The End of an Era: Rebirth’ in 2019, their ‘Of Sunless Realms’ EP in 2020, and 2021’s ‘Vile Genesis.’ Now in 2026 INFERI stands ready to unleash their most devastating album to date, ‘Heaven Wept’. 

Since the explosive success of Inferi’s critically-acclaimed and chart topping 2018 full-length, ‘Revenant,’ the death metal battalion has continued to relentlessly churn like a raging maelstrom, dominating everything in its wake with the band’s melodic and virtuosic approach to the genre. ‘Heaven Wept’ picks up where 2021’s ‘Vile Genesis’ left off, putting forth the same mind-bending compositions and other-worldly musicianship that has set the band apart from their contemporaries. Inferi has risen to become a dominant force among modern American death metal acts since their reunion in 2011. ‘Heaven Wept’ is a master class in progressive extremity and is certain to make its mark as one of the greatest death metal offerings of this decade.

Recording Lineup:
Stevie Boiser – Vocals
Malcolm Pugh – Guitar, Bass, Orchestration, & Vocals
Sanjay Kumar – Guitar & Orchestration
Spencer Moore – Drums

Live Lineup:
Stevie Boiser – Vocals
Malcolm Pugh – Guitar / Vocals
Sanjay Kumar – Guitar
Nate Bigelow – Drums

Album Credits:
–All songs written and performed by Inferi, Bass performed by Malcolm Pugh, Orchestration and synth arrangements by Malcolm Pugh
–Mixed and mastered by Mike Low, Drums engineered by Mike Low at Top Track Studios, Additional engineering by Erik Johnson, Guitar reamping by Phil Pluskota

Links: BANDCAMP – YOUTUBE – TIKTOK – INSTAGRAM – FACEBOOK – X – APPLE MUSIC – SPOTIFY – LABEL WEBSITE – MERCH STORE (USA) – MERCH STORE (EU) – SHEET HAPPENS

LILLA VENEDA Present Synthwave Version of ‘Biomechanical Algorithm’ Song

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 2, 2026
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Lilla Veneda was initiated and founded in 2009 in Wrocław (Poland) by Virian.

Band took the name from one of the most famous Polish romantic tragedies – Lilla Weneda written by Juliusz Slowacki.

Lilla Veneda unveil a transformed interpretation of “Biomechanical Algorithm”, where the original electric guitar melodies written by Antris are immersed in a slow, atmospheric synthwave landscape. Reimagined by Wojciech “Flumen” Kostrzewa (Asgaard) and produced by Przemysław Nowak at Impressive-Art Studio, the track is a heartfelt tribute to the spirit of the 1980s — recreated with modern, refined production.

Built on warm analog synths, spacious pads, and steady, hypnotic rhythms, the song carries the nostalgic aura of ‘80s cinema and soundtracks, much like Stranger Things — a contemporary series that pays homage to the era not only through its music, but also through its visual style and storytelling atmosphere. At the same time, the production remains crisp, deep, and fully aligned with today’s standards.

Virian’s dark, expressive screams add a striking emotional layer, drifting through the retro-futuristic textures and giving the composition its distinctive edge. Fans of Ulver, Perturbator, and Carpenter Brut will feel at home in this melancholic, neon-lit atmosphere.

“Biomechanical Algorithm (Synthwave Version)” reflects Lilla Veneda’s own roots — the band members were born in the late ‘80s, growing up surrounded by the echoes of that era. This release captures that heritage at its core, blending childhood influences with a mature, contemporary sound. It is a bridge between generations — shaped by the past, created for today.

Single “Biomechanical Algorithm (Synthwave Version)” is available at all popular streaming platforms (here).

Watch video to the song “Biomechanical Algorithm“: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DdZG2SE-Sno

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  • Visionary artist KIMMO KUUSNIEMI's ANCIENT STREAMING ASSEMBLY (ASA) have released “Aurora Nuclearis”, a powerful 12-minute audiovisual experience, dedicated to the Late Keyboardist Esa Kotilainen.
Kimmo shared: "Esa Kotilainen and I worked on this song some years ago, but it was left unfinished. Now it is completed as a tribute to our 40 years of musical madness together. ‘Aurora Nuclearis,’ featuring and in memory of keyboard player Esa Kotilainen, who is now playing on the cosmic plane." - Click image to watch the video
    Visionary artist KIMMO KUUSNIEMI's ANCIENT STREAMING ASSEMBLY (ASA) have released “Aurora Nuclearis”, a powerful 12-minute audiovisual experience, dedicated to the Late Keyboardist Esa Kotilainen. - Click image to watch the video
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