ROCK JUSTICE: Golden Vinyl of “You’ve Been Served” Out Now

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ROCK JUSTICE are proud to present their debut album, “You’ve Been Served”, on golden vinyl, which is available now. 

“You’ve Been Served” received an amazing response from rock and metal fans all over the world. The album was released on 26 June, and the first black vinyl edition, limited to 300 copies and including a signed autograph card by all the band members, is almost sold out. If you want one of the remaining copies, you’ll need to be quick. You can find some remaining copies in our Bandcamp store. 

To keep the vinyl version available, we have decided to reprint the album in gold, again limited to 300 copies. 

You can get „You’ve Been Served“ here:
Order the album: https://save-it.cc/fireflash/youve-been-served
Get the album & exclusive bundles on Bandcamp: https://ff-rockjustice.bandcamp.com/merch

ROCK JUSTICE is a new hard rock/metal act featuring singer Maggy Luyten (Ayreon, Beautiful Sin, The Prize, ex-Nightmare) and guitarist Bas Maas (Doro, After Forever). The upcoming debut album, „You’ve Been Served“ blends varied song styles, tied together by a nostalgic vibe and well-crafted production. The musical direction was clear: Rock ’n’ Roll! Anything between hard rock and metal was welcome as long as it came from the heart. With ’70s and ’80s hard rock and metal running through their veins, the chemistry felt natural.

ROCK JUSTICE is completed by bass player Nick McGrath, a close friend of Bas since the late ’90s and drummer Mischa Aussems. „You’ve Been Served“ was produced by Bas Maas, co-produced by Maggy Luyten, and mixed and mastered by Luca Princiotta (Doro, a.o.). The album will be released on June 26th, 2026, via Fireflash Records. It’s an album meant to inspire, lift spirits and celebrate life. For Maggy and Bas, the goal is clear: “To touch people, bring positive energy and keep real shit alive, now more than ever!”

ROCK JUSTICE is:
Maggy Luyten – Vocals
Bas Maas – Guitars, backing vocals
Nick McGrath – Bass, backing vocals
Mischa Aussems – Drums

ROCK JUSTICE online:
Homepage: www.rockjustice.band
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockjustice.band
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockjustice.band
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhWLBgQUx2pATkTxojV4ow

KALT VINDUR Release Second Single & Video ‘Lost In Infinity’ from Upcoming Album

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Formed in 2015 in Dukla, southern Poland, KALT VINDUR have steadily built their reputation as one of the most distinctive acts emerging from the Polish black metal underground. Blending melody, atmosphere and raw intensity, the band developed its own artistic identity, often described as Subcarpathian Black Metal.

Following their debut album “Delusions” (2017) and the critically acclaimed “And Nothing Is Endless” (2020), KALT VINDUR entered a new chapter in 2023 by signing with the Greek label The Circle Music. The collaboration resulted in the release of “Magna Mater” (2024), widely regarded as a breakthrough album in the band’s career and a milestone in the evolution of their sound.

Now, KALT VINDUR return with their fourth full-length album, “The Void Of Time“, scheduled for release on November 27th, 2026 via The Circle Music.

KALT VINDUR presents the lyric video for the new single “Lost In Infinity“, which is now available for listening on popular streaming services (pre-save). The song premieres on the Atmospheric Black Metal Albums channel.

Building upon the foundations established by “Magna Mater“, the new album further refines the band’s musical vision. Rooted in black metal yet driven by strong songwriting, expressive melodies and emotional depth, “The Void Of Time” balances aggression with atmosphere while showcasing KALT VINDUR‘s most mature and cohesive material to date. The album embraces both darkness and melancholy without losing its sense of grandeur, creating a powerful and immersive listening experience.

“The Void Of Time” was produced by Artur Szydło and Krzysztof Kokosiński, who also handled mixing and mastering duties. Lyrics were written by Wojciech Kozub, while all music was composed by Artur Szydło. Drums and vocals were recorded by Grzegorz Gnat at Regnat Audio Studio in Cieklin. Additional synths on the outro of “Jesień” were performed by Krzysztof Kokosiński, while Artur Szydło contributed synths and bass guitar to “On The Way To…”. The album artwork was created by acclaimed artist Maciej Kamuda (Blut Aus Nord, Spaceslug, Sunnata), with layouts and additional artwork prepared by Paweł Kuranda (Zørormr, Doctor Visor). Band photography was done by Karol “Panku” Pankiewicz.

The album will be released digitally (pre-save), on jewel case CD, and on vinyl in two colour variants (transparent marbled blue & black and marbled pink & black). Pre-orders are available via The Circle Music webshop.

TRACKLIST:
01. Suspended In Emptiness
02. The Void Of Time
03. In Silence
04. Lost In Infinity
05. The Path Of Sin
06. On The Way To…
07. Ataraxia
08. Jesien

LINE-UP:
Celsus – vocals
Svart – guitars, acoustic guitar
Ver – guitars
S – bass
Czarnuch – drums

More info: Facebook | Bandcamp | Instagram | Spotify

WORM ALTAR to Release Debut Album “Pillars of Eternal Dusk” on October 16th

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Portland, Maine death metal outfit WORM ALTAR will release their debut full-length album, “Pillars of Eternal Dusk”, on October 16th, 2026 via Dawnbreed Records and Gurgling Gore on LP and CD formats, limited to 300 and 400 copies, respectively. The cassette edition will be released as a co-release between Gurgling Gore and Contemn Light, featuring two limited label-exclusive shell color variants.

The first single “Watchers of the Gate” is streaming HERE.

There is something genuinely repulsive about the sound of WORM ALTAR. Crude, abrasive and seemingly dragged out of some damp, lightless corner of the underground, “Pillars of Eternal Dusk” refuses to polish away the rough edges that give its death metal such an unsettling presence. Yet beneath the layer of grime, the album reveals itself to be far more carefully constructed than its initial assault might suggest.

Great riffs emerge from the murk, memorable enough to stick in the head long after the noise has subsided. Subtle melodic details and understated atmospheric touches lurk beneath the surface, adding depth without ever compromising the album’s oppressive character. The rawness is therefore not an end in itself: it is the most appropriate vehicle for music that aims to feel uneasy, crawling and fundamentally diseased.

Drawing inspiration from Gorement, Phrenelith, Disembowelment, Coffins, Mortiferum, Grave Upheaval and Black Sabbath, WORM ALTAR operate in that particularly fertile territory where death metal becomes less a display of brute force than an exercise in atmosphere, physicality and dread.

Tracklist:

01. Under the Shadow of Night…
02. Splaying the Offal
03. Watchers of the Gate
04. Virescent Fire
05. The Blind One
06. Dusk Eternal

Founded in late 2021 as the solo project of Scott M. (guitars, vocals), WORM ALTAR initially released the “Demo 2022” tape through Acid Redux Productions and the “Astral Scourge” EP in 2023 via Gurgling Gore and Total Death Over Mexico. After expanding into a full band, the lineup was completed by John S. on drums, Jon M. on bass and Rob C. on guitar. Jon M. is also a member of sludge/doom legends Come To Grief, while Rob C. handles guitar and vocals in progressive death metal outfit Shabti.

“Pillars of Eternal Dusk” was recorded largely live in just ten hours by Todd Hutchisen at Acadia Recording Company in the band’s hometown of Portland. Mixing was handled by Ethan Camp, whose credits include the debut albums of Mortiferum and Mephitic Corpse, while mastering was completed by Dan Lowndes at Resonance Sound Studio, known for work with Ancient Death, Blood Incantation, Cerebral Rot, Imprecation, Infester and Spectral Voice.

Following the release, WORM ALTAR will perform throughout New England and Canada, bringing the filth of “Pillars of Eternal Dusk” to the stage.

Line-up:

Scott M. – Guitars, Vocals
John S. – Drums
Jon M. – Bass
Rob C. – Guitar

https://www.instagram.com/wormaltar/
https://wormaltar.bandcamp.com/

THE UNKNOWN Release New Album “Graveyard of Empires” Alongside Official Lyric Video ‘Land of the Pure’

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Traditional thrashers THE UNKNOWN proudly release their sophomore album, ‘Graveyard of Empires,’ out now via Mission 84 Productions. Celebrating the launch of the new album, the band also shares their new single, “Land of the Pure,” alongside an official lyric video, available below.

The band comments on the new track:

“’Land of the Pure’ is loosely inspired by the book ‘Train to Pakistan’ and the 1947 Partition of India and Pakistan, telling its story through the perspective of a small border village made up of people of multiple faiths. At its core, the song is a meditation on the fragility of peace, how quickly neighbors can become divided, and the human cost when that peace begins to collapse.”

Musically, the track stands apart through its use of tabla and cello, with the latter performed by Dr. Joe “The Metal Cellist” from Israel. His performance, combined with the tabla and Matt Fisher’s emotional vocal delivery, gives the song a distinctly human character, while the collaboration itself quietly reflects one of the ideas at the heart of the track: that understanding and friendship can create something beautiful in a world where we can so easily be divided.

THE UNKNOWN is a U.S.-based heavy metal band forging a powerful blend of traditional metal and thrash. Drawing influence from bands such as Jag Panzer, Manilla Road, Anthrax, and Iron Maiden, their sound combines crushing riffs and driving rhythms with soaring melodies and commanding, emotive vocals.

Their debut album, ‘Vanishing Point,’ released through ZYX/GoldenCore Records, earned strong reviews from metal publications and fans around the world, establishing the band as a rising force in the underground heavy metal scene.

Now, THE UNKNOWN return with their new album, ‘Graveyard of Empires,’ pushing their sound even further with bigger arrangements, deeper atmosphere, and an even sharper edge. Rooted in the spirit of classic heavy metal while bringing their own modern intensity, the band continues their mission to keep true metal alive while carving out their own path within the genre.

The album’s title is a conceptual statement. ‘Graveyard of Empires’ explores the fall not of nations, but of ideas, the collapse of peace, the erosion of the human spirit, the slow unraveling of everything we build and everything we believe in. From the battlefields of World War II to the death of civilizations that never got the chance to flourish, to the quiet question of what remains of humanity when humanity itself is no longer the only answer…

About the album, Aamir Syed comments:

“As an album, it isn’t about geopolitics, but there is a running theme throughout the stories that we’re telling. The empires that fall in this record are ideas, concepts, and the slow collapse of peace. The belief that we’re building toward something, and then it falls apart due to greed and corruption. That’s what we’re mourning.”

Artwork: Charles Borkowski

Order the album here: https://www.unknownmetal.com/category/all-products

Graveyard of Empires’ Track List:

  1. Ardennes Offensive
  2. Graveyard of Empires
  3. Guns Of August
  4. Awakening
  5. Reverie Code
  6. The Great Spirit
  7. Warrior Ascension
  8. I Am Death
  9. On The Edge Of Peace
  10. Land Of The Pure

THE UNKNOWN Live:
September 11th – Hamden, CT @ The Cellar
September 13th – Brooklyn, NY @The Meadows
More Dates to Be Announced!

THE UNKNOWN are:
Aamir Syed – Guitars
Matt Fisher – Vocals
Andic Salcedo – Bass
Michael Dale – Guitars

SEVEN SPIRES Release Master Key Edition of “A Fortress Called Home” with Visualizer for ‘Emerald Necklace’

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SEVEN SPIRES is proud to release the Master Key Edition of their acclaimed recent album ‘A Fortress Called Home,’ via Frontiers Music Srl. To mark the occasion, the band is also sharing the single “Emerald Necklace,“ alongside a visualizer, available below.

Originally released in 2024 to widespread critical acclaim, ‘A Fortress Called Home’ further cemented SEVEN SPIRES’ reputation as one of the most ambitious, creative and emotionally compelling bands in modern metal. Seamlessly blending symphonic metal, power metal, progressive influences and extreme metal elements, the album showcased the band at the peak of its artistic vision, driven by Adrienne Cowan’s extraordinary vocal performance and the group’s fearless approach to songwriting.

Now available in the expansive Master Key Edition, this definitive 3 disc package offers fans the opportunity to experience the album from entirely new perspectives. Alongside the original album, the set includes a complete collection of instrumental versions, highlighting the remarkable arrangements, orchestration work and musicianship that underpin the record. The third disc further expands the listening experience with orchestral versions of selected songs as well as exclusive live recordings captured during the band’s recent touring cycle.

About the Master Key Edition, the band comments:

“We invite you to explore deeper into ‘A Fortress Called Home’ with this Master Key Edition! Who knows what secrets you may find hidden in the instrumentals and orchestral arrangements? What memories will you behold in the gallery of live souvenirs from the last two years?”

From the epic opener “Songs Upon Wine-Stained Tongues” to the cinematic closing moments of “The Old Hurt Of Being Left Behind,” ‘A Fortress Called Home’ represents SEVEN SPIRES at their most accomplished and mature. The additional material included in the upcoming Master Key Edition reveals new dimensions of these compositions, offering a deeper look into the creative process behind one of the band’s most celebrated releases. 

For longtime followers and new listeners alike, ‘A Fortress Called Home (Master Key Edition)’ stands as the ultimate document of this important chapter in the band’s evolution and a testament to why SEVEN SPIRES continue to be regarded as one of the most exciting and forward-thinking names in contemporary metal.

Adrienne Cowan shares:

“This is also our first time releasing orchestral arrangements. I’m a little extra proud of that, and quite excited since it’s something we’ve always wanted to do.”

Order here: https://ffm.bio/sevenspires-afortresscalledhome-masterkeyedition

‘A Fortress Called Home (Master Key Edition)’ Track List:

Disc 1

  1. A Fortress Called Home
  2. Songs Upon Wine-Stained Tongues
  3. Almosttown
  4. Impossible Tower
  5. Love’s Souvenir
  6. Architect Of Creation
  7. Portrait Of Us
  8. Emerald Necklace
  9. Where Sorrows Bear My Name
  10. No Place For Us
  11. House Of Lies
  12. The Old Hurt Of Being Left Behind
  13. House Of Lies (Acoustic) Bonus Track

Disc 2

  1. A Fortress Called Home (Instrumental)
  2. Songs Upon Wine-Stained Tongues (Instrumental)
  3. Almosttown (Instrumental)
  4. Impossible Tower (Instrumental)
  5. Love’s Souvenir (Instrumental)
  6. Architect Of Creation (Instrumental)
  7. Portrait Of Us (Instrumental)
  8. Emerald Necklace (Instrumental)
  9. Where Sorrows Bear My Name (Instrumental)
  10. No Place For Us (Instrumental)
  11. House Of Lies (Instrumental)
  12. The Old Hurt Of Being Left Behind (Instrumental)

Disc 3

  1. Songs Upon Wine-Stained Tongues (Orchestral Version)
  2. Almosttown (Orchestral Version)
  3. Love’s Souvenir (Orchestral Version)
  4. Architect Of Creation (Orchestral Version)
  5. Portrait Of Us (Orchestral Version)
  6. The Old Hurt Of Being Left Behind (Orchestral Version)
  7. A Fortress Called Home (Live in Tilburg)
  8. Songs Upon Wine-Stained Tongues (Live in Tilburg)
  9. Architect Of Creation (Live in Montréal)
  10. Succumb (Live in Tilburg)
  11. Love’s Souvenir (Live in Montréal)
  12. Wanderer’s Prayer (Live in Tilburg)
  13. Gods Of Debauchery (Live in Tilburg)

Produced By: Jack Kosto

SEVEN SPIRES are:
Adrienne Cowan – Vocals, Orchestrations, Keyboards, Sound Design
Jack Kosto – Guitars
Peter de Reyna – Bass Guitars, Additional Vocals, Upright Bass
Drums performed by Chris Dovas

Special Guest Vocalists:
Alessandro Conti (2, 12)
Kristin Starkey (5)
Ty Christian (5)
David Åkesson (2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12)
Angelica Åkesson (3, 9, 12)

Drums on “Live in Tilburg” and “Live in Montréal” by Dylan Gowan
Guest Vocals on “Love’s Souvenir (Live in Montréal)” by Ashleigh Semkiw

FIGHT FROM WITHIN Release New Single ‘The End of My Rope’

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Upstate New York metalcore/hardcore band Fight From Within are back with their latest single, “The End of My Rope,” available now via Arson Theory. Produced by Daniel Thabet of Liquid Studios, the new track marks a new chapter for the band as they continue to sharpen their aggressive blend of metalcore, hardcore, and beatdown while expanding their reach with a newly announced run of dates supporting Tallah.

“The End of My Rope” captures Fight From Within at their most intense, delivering crushing heaviness, relentless energy, and the raw emotional urgency that has become central to the band’s sound. Built for the pit but rooted in genuine frustration and perseverance, the track showcases a band continuing to push their sound forward without sacrificing the aggression that brought them together.

Alongside the new single, Fight From Within have announced “The Absence of Good Tour,” a tour supporting Tallah that will bring the band’s high-impact live show to stages across the country.

The new era also comes with a change behind the scenes, as Fight From Within are now under the management of Eric Ellis, formerly of Bury Your Dead. Ellis’ experience within the heavy music community brings a new level of momentum as the band prepares to take “The End of My Rope” on the road and introduce Fight From Within to an even wider audience.

“The End of My Rope” is available now on all major streaming platforms.

FIGHT FROM WITHIN ON TOUR:
“The Absence of Good Tour” supporting Tallah

10-15 MILLERSVILLE, PA – PHANTOM POWER
10-16 HUNTINGTON, WV – JERK’S
10-17 ASHEVILLE, NC • SLY GROG LOUNGE
10-18 KNOXVILLE, TN- KARNS EVENT CENTER
1O-20 CLEVELAND, OH – FOUNDRY CONCERT CLUB
10-21 COLUMBUS, OH – SPACEBAR
10-22 EVANSVILLE, IN – SIX STRINGS ON FRANKLIN
10-23 CHATTANOOGA, TN – THE EDGE
10-24 ATLANTA, GA – 529 EAV
10-25 JACKSONVILLE, EL- THE ALBATROSS
10-27 GREENSBORO, NC – HANGAR 1819
10-28 VA BEACH, VA – SCANDALS LIVE
10-29 SALISBURY, MD – LURKING CLASS
10-30 ELMWOOD PARK, NJ – BLVD BAR & GRILL
1O-31 MANCHESTER, NH – BUNGALOW BAR

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.

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 2027 like a freight train — all gas, no brakes.

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