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MESHIAAK Return with New Single And Video ‘Bleed For Grace’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 13, 2026
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In 2026, MESHIAAK continue their trajectory with the release of “Bleed For Grace” — a single that consolidates the band’s past while sharpening its present.

Rather than positioning this as a reinvention, the track represents a natural progression. “Bleed For Grace” draws from the structural precision and melodic weight that defined Meshiaak’s first two albums, now delivered with tighter execution, greater clarity, and a heightened sense of control.

The creative alignment between Danny Camilleri and Dean Wells is central to the single’s impact. Aggression is disciplined. Technical guitar passages are fluid without excess. The songwriting remains direct and purposeful — heavy without indulgence, intricate without losing momentum.

Meshiaak have long operated within the lineage established by thrash metal’s most enduring architects — Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth and Anthrax — but “Bleed For Grace” makes a stronger statement: this is a band not content to echo that legacy.

There is an unmistakable sense of hunger in the track — a refusal to soften edges or dilute intent. If the so-called Big Four built the throne of thrash, Meshiaak are among the contemporary acts pressing forward at its foundation — not imitators, but challengers operating within the same uncompromising framework of precision, weight and authority.

“Bleed For Grace” affirms Meshiaak’s position as a modern force within heavy music — rooted in tradition, executed with present-day focus.

The single will be available worldwide across all major streaming platforms.

Listen now on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/48s7ExfphslLIDBcjrywnn

MYSTFALL Release New Video for ‘Sleeper In The Abyss’

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photo by Peter Papapetros

MYSTFALL has released a video for “Sleeper In The Abyss”, third single taken from the new album “Embers Of A Dying World” to be released on March 20 by Scarlet Records.

video by Kostis Konstas

“Embers Of A Dying World”:

  • sophomore record for the Greek symphonic metal band led by soprano singer Marialena Trikoglou;
  • produced, mixed and mastered by Dionisis Christodoulatos (Sorrowful Angels) at CFN Recordings Studios;
  • cover and full artwork by Giannis Nakos/Remedy Art Design (Kamelot, Amaranthe, Evergrey);

FFO: Nightwish, Epica, Within Temptation, Xandria, Two Steps From Hell

“Embers Of A Dying World” tracklist:
1 Whispers In The Tempest
2 Embers Of A Dying World
3 Guardians Of The Earth
4 The Nectar And The Pain
5 Sleeper In The Abyss
6 Fading Memories
7 Crimson Dawn
8 Cosmic Legends
9 Echoes Of Archadia
10 Remnants Of Tomorrow

Total running time – 38:20

artowrk by Giannis Nakos/Remedy Art Design

The second studio album of the Greek symphonic metal ensemble, led by the extraordinary voice of soprano singer Marialena Trikoglou, will seduce the listener and take him to a journey in a world of dark and dreamy cinematic atmospheres.

“Embers Of A Dying World” depicts an alternative dimension where dreams are alive and fighting with nightmares to keep the human spirit intact. The main concept of the album is about the consequences of every person’s actions on Earth, and each song is a story yet untold.

What will remain on this planet if we keep destroying everything around us? How could we survive the ordeal? Is there hope for a better future? Find the answers and feel the emotions through the tracklist of this majestic symphonic metal opera.

Mystfall:
Marialena Trikoglou – vocals
Aris Baris – guitar
Stelios Vrotsakis – bass, vocals
Dimitris Miglis – drums

BRAINSTORM on Tour with ANGUS McSIX + Release Cover Version of ‘Celebrate Youth’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 13, 2026
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Photo Credit: Markus Wolf Fotografie

Yesterday, German power metal force BRAINSTORM kicked off their upcoming tour run and celebrate the moment with a special release: their cover version of “Celebrate Youth” is now available digitally for the very first time! The track was previously only available as an exclusive CD bonus track on their latest studio album Plague Of Rats, released via RPM in 2025.

“With ‘Celebrate Youth,’ we chose a song that meant a lot to me personally in my early Youth,” Andy B. Franck reveals. “Yes, not a metal song—but a song that perfectly reflected that era and my feeling as a young person of wanting to achieve a lot. Listening to the younger generation, giving them a voice… I don’t think I’ve ever really matured that much deep down, I’ve retained that feeling and still think and feel like a young guy. This thing rocks, and we had a lot of fun recording it. The Youth, then and now, needs to be heard and understood. This song is the perfect statement about that topic.”

Stream the single here: https://brainstorm.rpm.link/youthPR

The digital release follows the overwhelming response to the band’s cover of Don Henley’s classic “Boys Of Summer”, which was released in August last year and quickly gained strong traction across streaming platforms.

Released in early 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music, Plague Of Rats marks another milestone in BRAINSTORM’s long career. The album combines the band’s trademark sound – powerful riffs, soaring melodies and gripping choruses – with a renewed intensity and modern production. With over nearly three decades of history, worldwide touring and numerous chart placements, BRAINSTORM remain one of the most consistent and respected acts in German metal. Order Plague Of Rats here: https://brainstorm.rpm.link/plagueofratsPR

BRAINSTORM Tour Dates
supporting ANGUS McSIX – Album Release Tour w/ Bloodbound

13.03.2026 (DE) Leipzig, Hellraiser 
14.03.2026 (DE) Regensburg, Eventhall Airport 
15.03.2026 (DE) München, Backstage 
16.03.2026 (DE) Nürnberg, Hirsch 
17.03.2026 (DE) Berlin, Lido 
18.03.2026 (DE) Saarbrücken, Garage
19.03.2026 (DE) Heidelberg, Halle 02 
20.03.2026 (DE) Oberhausen, Kulttempel 
21.03.2026 (DE) Andernach, Live Club 
22.03.2026 (NL) Eindhoven, Effenaar 

About BRAINSTORM

When it comes to metal “Made in Germany”, there is no way around BRAINSTORM. Since their debut album Hungry (1997), the band has continuously evolved while maintaining their unmistakable sound built on powerful riffs, driving rhythms and memorable choruses. Albums such as Metus Mortis, Soul Temptation and Liquid Monster helped establish the band internationally, followed by acclaimed releases like Midnight Ghost and Wall Of Skulls.

With their latest album Plague Of Rats, BRAINSTORM once again demonstrated their ability to combine classic power metal energy with fresh influences. Produced by Seeb Levermann, the record captures the raw intensity of their live performances and continues the band’s tradition of delivering uncompromising metal. After decades on the road and countless shows worldwide, BRAINSTORM remain a defining force in the international metal scene; and the best is yet to come!

BRAINSTORM is:
Andy B. Franck (Vocals)
Torsten Ihlenfeld (Guitars)
Milan Loncaric (Guitars)
Danij Perl (Bass)
Kevin Lütolf (Drums)

More on BRAINSTORM:
Website | https://www.brainstorm-web.net
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/officialbrainstorm
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/official.brainstorm/
X | https://www.twitter.com/Brainstorm_band

ROUGH GRIND Release First Video Single ‘Shotgun Bride’ from Upcoming Third Album “Neverending Night”

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Finnish Rough Grind woo metal-loving hard rock fans to ride shotgun in their vintage getaway car before the night falls. The first single Shotgun Bride from the band’s upcoming third album Neverending Night was released on all digital platforms yesterday on March 12. Lean into the headrest and enjoy the ride.

Listen to the song on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, YouTube Music etc.): https://push.fm/fl/roughgrind-shotgunbride

–ISRC: FI3FC2699403
–Composition & lyrics by Sami Haapasalo

Founded in 2011, Rough Grind’s resumé includes three EPs – “Son of a Gun” (2014), “Four for the Road” (2017) and “Trouble or Nothing” (2018). Their debut album “Pieces of Resistance” was released in 2020 and the sophomore full length “Hardened” in 2022. The releases have been well-received around the globe, getting airtime from radio stations in USA, Canada, UK and Germany, among others.

Web page: https://roughgrindband.wixsite.com/
Facebook: RoughGrindBand
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roughgrind/
Twitter: @RoughGrind

KINETIC DISSENT to Release “Controlled Reaction” Vinyl Anthology on April 10th

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M-Theory Audio has announced a definitive vinyl reissue for Atlanta’s unsung progressive thrashers, KINETIC DISSENT. Titled ‘Controlled Reaction,’ this massive 2LP set compiles the band’s entire demo discography, meticulously remastered to capture the technical ferocity that nearly made them household names in the early ‘90s.

A Legacy of “What Could Have Been”
Emerging from the Atlanta scene in the mid-1980s, Kinetic Dissent stood apart from their peers by blending the aggressive “chugging” of thrash with thought-provoking, progressive songcraft. Their 1988 demo, Controlled Reaction, became a cult classic with much positive underground fanzine attention and college radio airplay, earning them a deal with the legendary Roadrunner Records.While the band released their landmark full-length, ‘I Will Fight No More Forever,’ in 1991, they never received the touring support necessary to break into the mainstream. Despite sharing stages with titans like Death Angel, Pantera, and Fates Warning, the group disbanded shortly after, leaving behind a legacy of “what could have been” that has only grown in stature among metal historians.

The Ultimate Demo Collection
The upcoming release on April 10, 2026, brings together 17 tracks spanning the band’s four key recording sessions:

  • 1987: The Fall of Individualism Demo
  • 1988: Controlled Reaction Demo
  • 1989: Roadrunner Records Sessions
  • 1992: Channel One Sessions

Originally compiled and released on CD by Divebomb Records in 20202 and remastered by the renowned Jamie King (Cynic, Between the Buried and Me), this first-time on vinyl package is on distorted blood colored 2LP vinyl limited to 250 copies. It includes an 8-panel zine-style insert featuring lyrics, original photos, and a deep-dive interview with the band. To preview the band listen to “Choose Your Fate” here:

“In the late ‘80s underground there were a few standout demos – Sindrome, Confessor, Bitter End, Forced Entry, Arcane… and KINETIC DISSENT – bands that wowed me and I felt were destined for brighter days. And while many were signed breakthrough success alluded them all which doesn’t take away the fact that these recordings still bring back memories and shine in their innocence and potential,” states label founder Marco Barbieri.  “I positively reviewed KINETIC DISSENT’s ‘Controlled Reaction’ demo and interviewed them for my fanzine, and even included them on a tape compilation. Almost 40 years later it’s an honor to reissue this collection onto a 2LP set and further the band’s legacy for old fans and intentionally new.”

Reflecting on the reissue and the band’s history, drummer Ed Reimer shared, “Our debut album came out at a time when vinyl production had just ended.  So to finally get KINETIC DISSENT music on vinyl is awesome!  We are so thankful to M-Theory for making this happen and to the fans out there that have kept our music alive for over 35 years.  You all are the best!”

Pre-Order Information

Fans can now pre-order the ‘Controlled Reaction’ 2LP HERE: www.m-theoryaudio.com/store via the M-Theory Audio webshop or it’s available at your local retailer April 10th.

For more information: www.m-theoryaudio.com

METATRONE Celebrate Release of New “Sangueacqua” Album with Lyric Video for ‘Stato Infame’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 13, 2026
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Italian Christian power-prog metal band Metatrone returns with the new single “Stato Infame”, alongside an official lyric video. The track is released together with their new album “SANGUEACQUA”, out today March 13th, from Rockshots Records, marking the group’s long-awaited return ten years after their acclaimed album “Eucharismetal“.

Following the previously released singles “Emmaus” and “Facsimile”, “Stato Infame” further reveals the musical and conceptual direction of the new record. Musically, the song combines Metatrone’s trademark blend of European power metal energy, progressive structures, and sharp thrash-driven riffing supported by the dynamic interplay between Jo Lombardo’s commanding lead vocals and the distinctive vocal contributions of keyboardist David Brown.

Lyrically, “Stato Infame” addresses the humiliation and oppression of collective identity under abusive political power. The song depicts a society where the dignity of an entire people is mocked, manipulated, and ultimately crushed by authority – a warning shaped by historical memory and moral responsibility. Within the broader concept of “SANGUEACQUA”, the track represents one of the album’s most direct and uncompromising statements about identity, freedom, and resistance.
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The new album “SANGUEACQUA” stands as a manifesto of identity for the band – both human and artistic. Across its eight tracks, Metatrone explores different dimensions of identity: personal, spiritual, cultural, and collective. The result is a record that merges melodic power metal roots with a sharper, more aggressive sonic approach while preserving the band’s unmistakable stylistic signature.

After years marked by lineup changes, personal challenges, and the global pandemic, “SANGUEACQUA” represents a powerful statement of resilience and rebirth for the band.

Just one day after the album’s release, Metatrone will perform at the prestigious Elements Of Rock Festival in Uster, Switzerland, on March 14th, 2026, one of the most important events in the international Christian metal scene. The appearance will mark the band’s official return to the stage with the new material.

With “Stato Infame”, Metatrone delivers a fierce and uncompromising chapter in the story of “SANGUEACQUA”, reaffirming their identity as one of the most distinctive voices in European Christian metal.

For fans of: Theocracy, Stratovarius, Angra

DIGITAL: https://lnk.to/uvhvyy

New album “SANGUEACQUA” out March 13th, 2026 as CD / DIGITAL. Order it here: https://rockshots.eu/products/metatrone-sangueacqua-cd

Track Listing:​
1. Fuori dal tempio – 3:42
2. Stato Infame – 4:09
3. Emmaus – 4:19
4. Facsimile – 4:41
5. I Want Out (Helloween cover) – 4:44
6. Il mio dolore – 4:36
7. Un nome nuovo – 3:59
8. Anima Christi – 3:09

Metatrone Line-Up:​
Jo Lombardo: Lead Vocals, Keyboards
Stefano “Ghigas” Calvagno: Guitars, Bass
David Brown: Keyboards, Clean Vocals, Growl
Simone Alberti: Drums

More info:​
​https://www.rockshots.eu | https://www.facebook.com/metatroneband/ | https://www.facebook.com/metatroneband/

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