Released today on all digital platforms and on YouTube with an official lyric video, ‘The Time Has Come’ is the new single by METRONIMIA, a progressive rock band from Italy, launched in collaboration with Volcano Records & Promotion.
With this new step, the young group from Piedmont continues its artistic growth, establishing itself as one of the most interesting emerging acts in the national independent scene. Formed in 2018 as a Jethro Tull cover band, Metronimia quickly evolved into an original project, transforming their early experiences into a mature sound that blends a love for classic rock with a strong contemporary need for expression.
After their self-produced album “Caleidoscopio Astrale” and the singles ‘Yanez’ and ‘Incubo’, the band now returns with a track rich in meaning, inspired by the Apocalypse of St. John and reimagined through the lens of today’s social and cultural context. The Time Has Come is a musical and lyrical reflection on the collective responsibility of humanity, moving between biblical references and a deeply human and critical view of recent history. The song’s dark yet harmonious atmospheres, supported by a solid and refined instrumental framework, strike a balance between spirituality, protest, and emotional suggestion — with the magnetic voice of Elisa Marchiaro and the band’s tight interplay standing out strongly. Metronimia’s project carries the drive typical of young bands who are not content with the present but seek their own artistic space with courage and vision — far from homogenizing trends and closer to an artisanal, authentic approach to music.
The Time Has Come is not just an evocative title, but a message to those ready to look inward, to become aware, and perhaps to take a stand — in a world that increasingly needs awareness, memory, and art.
Finnish rock band SHIRAZ LANE have unveiled today their new single and accompanying visualizer video, “Live A Little More”, taken from their new studio album, “In Vertigo”, out on October 24, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.
The record will be available in the following formats: CD, digital, white vinyl, and a limited edition gold vinyl.
About the new single, the band said: “Live A Little More” is surely one of the highlights on the upcoming album. It showcases our versatility, embracing dynamic shifts to create a unique atmosphere – blending delicate emotion with stadium-sized power”.
“At its core, the song carries a strong and relatable message, delivered with exceptional depth and authenticity through Hannes’ exceptional vocal performance. The whole band complements this with elegant and graceful expression, serving the song in a way that allows it to truly breathe and flow”, they added. “The song is the perfect gateway to introduce a more sentimental side of the album, with a touch of lingering melancholy, yet still radiating hope and energy in an unmistakable Shiraz Lane fashion”.
“In Vertigo” marks a bold new chapter in Shiraz Lane’s evolution. It’s an ambitious, modern, and emotionally charged rock album born from relentless creativity, exploration and collaboration.
It’s a bold and genre-blending record, produced and co-written once again by longtime collaborator Per Aldeheim (Def Leppard, H.E.A.T, Pain). Packed with razor-sharp hooks, soaring melodies and high-octane attitude, “In Vertigo” pushes the band’s sound into exciting new territory, fusing pop-metal energy with a modern production edge and fearless genre crossovers.
Preceded by the explosive singles “Dangerous”, “Bullsh!t”, and the emotionally charged “Plastic Heart”, the album showcases Shiraz Lane’s evolution while staying true to their raw rock roots.
With Aldeheim’s polished yet powerful production and standout performances by Hannes Kett (vocals), Jani Laine (lead guitar), Miki Kalske (rhythm guitar), Joel Alex (bass), and Ana Vilkkumaa (drums), “In Vertigo” is the band’s most daring and dynamic release to date.
Brilliantly unpredictable and unapologetically melodic, In Vertigo proves that Shiraz Lane is not just riding the wave of modern melodic rock – they’re reshaping it!
Hailing from Vantaa, Finland, Shiraz Lane started their musical journey in 2011. Their vision of a perfect blend of sonic combustion and elegant delicacy started to blossom and reach its potential when the current line-up was solidified in 2014 and the band released their first EP “Be The Slave Or Be The Change”.
The band gained great international attention from the very beginning, and soon the young Finns were flying from Japan to South America, playing in Europe’s coolest clubs & summer festivals and had their warm first contact also with the US audience on the Monsters of Rock cruise.
Shiraz Lane resonates through their double-edged guitar sound (provided by Jani Laine and Miki Kalske), percussive ground-pounding clockwork (Ana Vilkkumaa, drums & Joel Alex, bass) and the supersonic melodies chanted by lead singer Hannes Kett. They are one of the most intriguing and entertaining bands in the current Hard Rock scene, bringing in a fresh breeze in terms of both compositions and live performance.
In addition to their debut EP, other most notable releases include the albums “For Crying Out Loud”, “Carnival Days”, “Vibration I”, “Forgotten Shades Of Life” and “Acoustic Archives’’.
Although wearing inspiration and paying homage to their predecessors, the sound and style of Shiraz Lane is unique, bold and contemporary. This has manifested in collaborations such as extensive international touring (sharing stages with bands such as KISS, Deep Purple, H.E.A.T & Crashdïet), national TV appearances, the gaming world and, most importantly, an exponentially growing & dedicated fanbase around the world.
“In Vertigo” Tracklist:
1. Stone Cold Lover 2. Dangerous 3. The Ray Of Light 4. Live A Little More 5. Babylon 6. Plastic Heart 7. Sayonara Love 8. Bullsh!T 9. Come Alive 10. Brand New Day
Line Up: Hannes Kett – Vocals Jani Laine – Guitar Miki Kalske – Guitar Joel Alex – Bass Ana Vilkkumaa – Drums
German thrash metal legends DARKNESS celebrate their 40th anniversary with the explosive new album “The Death Squad Chronicles”, out on September 26th, 2025 via Massacre Records.
Adding even more fire to the celebrations, DARKNESS have just unleashed another new single and video: “Last Round Is On Us”. A crushing thrash anthem with relentless riffs and unyielding energy, the track showcases the band’s ability to stay true to their roots while keeping their sound sharp and vital.
“The Death Squad Chronicles” will be available as CD Mediabook, limited vinyl editions in various colors, a deluxe box set, and digital. The deluxe box set will include:
CD Mediabook
Flag
Signing Card
Bonus CD – “Death Squad Chronicles XL” with the voices of Kreator, Warrant, Toxpack, Fueled By Fire, Assassin, Teutonic Slaughter, Traitor, Smorrah, Taskforce Toxicator, Hellbutcher/Nifelheim.
Produced and mixed by Cornelius Rambadt (Rambado Recordings) and mastered by Dennis Köhne, the record reimagines milestones of the band’s career with a fierce and modern production. The album features re-recordings of classics from the cult debut “Death Squad” (1987) and its successor “Defenders of Justice” (1988), a track from “Conclusion & Revival” (1989), as well as long-lost demo material now unleashed for the very first time. To crown it all, “The Death Squad Chronicles” also includes two brand new songs, proving that true thrash metal knows no expiration date.
The current line-up — Lee (vocals), Arnd (guitar), Dominik (guitar), Ben (bass), Lacky (drums) — embodies the band’s trademark aggression while adding fresh energy and razor-sharp riffing.
Track listing: 1. The Gates 2. Terror For Terror 3. Battle To The Last 4. Death Squad 5. Soldiers 6. Burial At Sea 7. Last Round Is On Us 8. Victims 9. Iron Force 10. Defenders Of Justice 11. Predetermined Destiny 12. Proud Pariah
The first single and video, “Death Squad 2025”, is more than just a re-recording: it’s a celebration of four decades of thrash under the motto “Darkness & Friends – 40 Years of Thrash”.
The video features an all-star lineup of special guests and friends from across the metal scene, including members of Sodom, Kreator, Vader, Nifelheim, Municipal Waste, Traitor, Warrant, Messiah, and many more. A collective tribute to the roots and future of thrash, “Death Squad 2025” unites generations of fans and musicians alike.
The release will be supported by a run of special shows and festivals, including: 26.09.2025 Coast Rock Festival, Emden – Germany 27.09.2025 40th Anniversary of Darkness, Essen Germany 03.10.2025 Keep It True Rising, Würzburg – Germany 10.10.2025 Thrash Nightmare Festival, Pisek – Czech Rep 11.10.2025 Breaking The Silence Fest, Arnsberg – Germany 18.10.2025 Total Thrash Assault, Speyer – Germany 08.11.2025 100% Old School Thrash, Dortmund – Germany
DARKNESS are Lee – Vocals Arnd – Guitar Dominik – Guitar Ben – Bass Lacky – Drums
BÜLENT CEYLAN has been dominating German stages for more than 25 years. From his origins as one of Germany’s now most famous comedians to performing at Wacken Open Air following his musical debut, Ich liebe Menschen (2024), his ascent continues onward and upward alongside Napalm Records. This partnership brings together what belongs together—BÜLENT CEYLAN is no longer just a fan of metal.
The Mannheim native wrote his first program in 1998. Since then, his stages have grown (as impressively as his hair), expanding into a wide-ranging and dynamic repertoire. Today, he’s known not just as a comedian, but also as a presenter, author, actor, voice actor – and, of course, a musician. Anchored in German-language industrial metal but embellished with duets ranging from medieval rock stars Saltatio Mortis to living legend Peter Maffay, his first album was released in 2024.
Alongside his signature heavy sound, BÜLENT CEYLAN once again proves his sharp social insight through his lyrics. The track “Ich liebe Menschen” (“I Love People”) boldly takes on issues like online hate and racism with a strong stance. He also takes supporting important charity work seriously, spreading the word and still holding strong to his trademark wit. One thing should be clear to all metalheads moving forward: BÜLENT CEYLAN doesn’t just headbang for laughs – he’s metal to the core!
BÜLENT CEYLAN about signing with Napalm Records: “I’m incredibly excited to be working with Napalm Records and grateful that they believe in me. We’re going to rock this together. It’s going to be so awesome!”
CEO Thomas Caser about BÜLENT CEYLAN: “Humor, passion, and a heavy attitude—that’s exactly what Bülent Ceylan stands for, and that’s exactly why he’s a perfect fit for us at Napalm Records! Welcome!”
Japanese Alt-Rock Visual Kei act XANVALA has released their latest work, “INDRA-EP”, now streaming on all major music platforms as of September 3, 2025. A physical edition, including a CD and a live DVD, will be available for purchase on October 8.
“INDRA-EP” fuses Hindu and Buddhist themes, expressing a bold desire for transformation and liberation. Like the god Indra wielding his mighty Vajra, XANVALA proves why they are considered one of the driving forces shaping the new generation of Visual Kei. Featuring six tracks, it takes listeners on a journey of transmutation, both conceptually and in sound, blending their signature vibrant rock with the intensity of metalcore influences.
Vocalist and lyricist Tatsumi comments on the EP: “The concept is a thunderbolt, but the idea was more about channeling its nature into the songs: it’s electrifying, untouchable, and slips through on its own. A sense of rejection is also subtly scattered throughout the lyrics as an underlying theme.”
In addition, XANVALA released a new live DVD on August 20, capturing the final date of their “Ark” tour at EX Theater Roppongi on May 5, 2025. The concert, delivered with top-notch production, left fans eagerly anticipating the band’s next big move.
XANVALA – XANVALA TOUR 2024-2025 “Ark” #5 GRAND FINAL at EX THEATER ROPPONGI 2025.05.05
Aug 20, 2025
01. Ark 02. Desperate [デスパレート] 03. MY BLACK 04. Hidari mimi no akuma [左耳の悪魔] 05. Beautiful [ビューテ ィフル ] 06. Janome [ジャノメ] 07. Vajra [ヴァジュラ] 08. Boku no kamisama [僕の神様] 09. Hitori butai [ヒトリ舞台] 10. Tokyo [東京] 11. Love song [ラブソング] 12. Artist [アーティスト] 13. XANADU 14. CULTURE 15. Ashita, mushi ni natte mo [明日、虫になっても] 16. ruru [縷々] 17. Azayakana modoku [鮮やかな猛毒] 18. Syumaku [終幕] en. 19. Dokuzen [独善] 20. Angel Drop [エンジェル・ドロップ] 21. Honno [本能] 22. Seisen [聖戰] 23. NIX en.2 24. CREEPER
About XANVALA XANVALA is one of the most thrilling emerging acts in the current Japanese Alternative Visual Kei scene. Their music is a burst of energy, characterized by heavy yet melodic rock, along with catchy rhythms, distorted guitar riffs and electronic backings. Combining the composing skills of the four members with the emotional stories crafted by vocalist Tatsumi, XANVALA’s style ranges from dark aggressive sounds to vibrant effervescent melodies. With the name XANVALA (pronounced ”zanbala”), meaning “disheveled hair,” it’s no surprise that headbanging is a must at their concerts. Their fierce presence and intense music create a mesmerizing atmosphere that is captivating audiences both in and outside of Japan.
Six long years since their previous offering, Swedish occult rock masters YEAR OF THE GOAT finally return with their fourth studio album Trivia Goddess, arriving this Friday, September 12th on NapalmRecords!
In anticipation of the much-acclaimed record’s release, YEAR OF THE GOAT will not only embark on an album release tour starting this weekend in Sweden (find all upcoming dates listed below), but have unveiled the title track “Trivia Goddess” alongside an official music video! On this majestic yet evil single, the band takes listeners into “the great noise”, when over the course of 8 years 280 people were accused, convicted, and executed for the crime of witchcraft.
With “Trivia Goddess”, YEAR OF THE GOAT provides a haunting soundtrack for this dark age, invoking Hekate – the Greek goddess of witchcraft, the mother of all witches, the “Trivia Goddess” herself – paying homage to all those lost souls.
About the new video clip the band comments:
“Many have told us they wanted a bloody revenge in the end of The Power of Eve video, the girls who were about to be burnt for witchcraft should have had their revenge, they said. We’re saving the blood for last, when running out of video budget you make a low budget horror film themed video that gives the term witch hunt a new meaning. They’re coming for you! Run!!!”
Following the opening installations of the band’s album trilogy, the award-winning “Angels Necropolis” (2012), and the much-acclaimed “Novis Orbis Terrarum Ordinis” (2019), Trivia Goddess ventures off on its own unique detour. Inspired by the most harrowing moments in women’s history, Trivia Goddess sees the Norrköping, Sweden-based dark rock collective delve deep into the stories of real women, devalued as the lesser sex by churches and by men of a petty god, rising up against the real structures of evil in the world, in true Satanic fashion.
Mixed by Tom Dalgety at Psalm Studios, Wiltshire, UK, and mastered by Magnus Lindberg / Magnus Lindberg Productions, YEAR OF THE GOAT returns to the scene more majestic, epic and melodic, while also sounding more evil than ever. The wait for a new studio album was worth it, as Trivia Goddess, driven by the dark sounds of the 60s and 70s, sees the band doubling down on all expectations, showcasing their many facets with grandeur. Bow down to the Trivia Goddess fromthe one and only YEAR OF THE GOAT!
YEAR OF THE GOAT Live: 13.09.2025 – SWE Norrköping Arbis 18.09.2025 – SWE Stockholm Kollektivet Livet 19.09.2025 – SWE Gothenburg Monument 031 20.09.2025 – SWE Jönköping Klubb Dissonans
With The Night Eternal: 24.10.2025 – DE Aschaffenburg Colos Saal 25.10.2025 – DE Lichtenfels Paunchy Cats 26.10.2025 – DE Lindau Vaudeville 27.10.2025 – AT Wien Viper Room 28.10.2025 – AT Salzburg Rock House 29.10.2025 – DE Würzburg Posthalle 30.10.2025 – DE Uelsen Schulzentrum 31.10.2025 – DE Monheim am Rhein Sojus 7 01.11.2025 – DE Chemnitz AJZ 02.11.2025 – PL Krakow Hype Park
YEAR OF THE GOAT is: Thomas Sabbathi – Vocals & Guitars Mikael “Pope” Popovic – Vocals, keyboards, acoustic guitar Jonas Waldhuber Mattsson – Guitars & backing vocals David Olofsson – Guitars Daniel Melo Ortega – Drums Marko Kardum – Bass Elin Gårdfalk – Backing Vocals
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
