Australian quintet Karnivool have released their long-awaited album In Verses via Cymatic Records/The Orchard. Almost 13 years in the making, In Verses is a culmination of the last decade of life experiences that have brought Karnivool to this point. Meticulously formed and delivered, the LP’s ten tracks journey through collective feelings of frustration, catharsis, and a rediscovery of identity.
To accompany the LP release, the prog-metal stalwarts share the visualizer for Reanimation, a track featuring a solo by UK guitar legend Guthrie Govan.
Brooklyn-based noise rock / punk outsiders FOREIGN BODY today release their new single ‘Strung Out’, newly signing with Brutal Panda Records.
“Harsh, brutal, filthy, and vulgar” and “so dirty, so clean, so disgusting, so pure” are just a couple of ways that the band has been described by those who’ve experienced their aural onslaught.
The single arrives ahead of the band’s second album, set to release this year.
‘Strung Out’ was produced, mixed, and mastered at STR in San Diego, CA by Matt Ibarra of Rectal Hygienics and recorded at Altered States in Chicago, IL by Matt Russell (REZN, Oozing Wound, Big Laugh).
FOREIGN BODY formed in New York City in 2022 and quickly released an EP and a pair of demos. Their debut album FIXED followed via the cult Malaysian label Menora Recordings in 2023 with a 2025 re-release on Reanimated Miscarriage. Described by CVLT Nation as “one of the filthiest, most f*cked in the head records of the year”, FIXED got the attention of many in the underground thanks to both the band’s ferocity and its raw, unflinching lyrics.
FOREIGN BODY will play a hometown show on 21st March in Brooklyn, NY @ The Gutter with Reaper’s Gong (ex-Full of Hell). Stay tuned for updates on the forthcoming album and live performance dates in the coming months.
Aeon Gods has released a video for “Reborn To Light”, third single taken from the eponymous new album to be released on February 20 by Scarlet Records.
After facing chaos, serpents, and the shadows of dissolution, the sun-god rises again. The song captures this moment of cosmic victory with a powerful metal hymn: driving riffs, thunderous drums, and an anthemic chorus that celebrates the defeat of the evil forces seeking to extinguish creation. “Reborn To Light” is both a mythic climax and a musical declaration – epic, uplifting, and forged in the heart of ancient legend. No matter how deep the night, dawn will always rise again.
video by KAILVVVEIT
With “Reborn To Light” Aeon Gods open a new chapter in their myth-driven metal universe, entering the radiant and shadowed realm of ancient Egypt.
The new songs blend power metal might with orchestral texture to create an immersive mythic experience, and the German band delivers a truly cinematic and dynamic work: fast and powerful anthems, dramatic battle hymns, dark atmospheric passages, symphonic grandeur, and a moment of calm emotional depth reminiscent of a ballad.
The concept follows the dramatic nightly descent of the sun-god Re into the underworld – alongside this central solar cycle, “Reborn To Light” incorporates other foundational Egyptian myths; these stories expand the album’s mythological scope and deepen its conceptual arc.
A cinematic journey of darkness, rebirth, and divine triumph elevating Aeon Gods’ signature blend of heavy riffs, grand choirs, and atmospheric depth!
artwork by Peter Sallai
“Reborn To Light”:
second album for the German epic power metal sensation with a unique myth-driven identity, powerful storytelling and striking visual personas;
mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio (Wind Rose, Vision Divine, Twilight Force);
cover artwork by Peter Sallai (Sabaton, Feuerschwanz, Hammer King, Fellowship);
Aeon Gods will support Victorius on their April/May 2026 “Tour Of The Strong” (Germany, Austria, Switzerland);
FFO: Manowar, Sabaton, Gloryhammer, Wind Rose, Brothers Of Metal;
“Reborn To Light” tracklist:
1 Birth Of Light 2 Flames Of Ember Dawn 3 Barque Of Millions (Amduat pt. I) 4 The Sacred Union (Amduat pt. II) 5 Soldiers Of Re (Amduat pt. III) 6 Reborn To Light (Amduat pt. IV) 7 Feather Or Heart 8 Rebellion (Re’s Dying Reign pt. I) 9 Blood And Sand (Re’s Dying Reign pt. II) 10 Farewell (Re’s Dying Reign pt. III)
Total running time: 43:04
Aeon Gods live supporting Victorius on the April/May 2026 “Tour Of The Strong”:
16.04. CH | MÜNCHENSTEIN – Rockfact 17.04. DE | FRANKFURT / MAIN – Nachtleben 18.04. DE | MÜNCHEN – Backstage Club 19.04. AT | WIEN – Viper Room 24.04. DE | BOCHUM – Rockpalast 25.04. DE | HAMBURG – Logo 30.04. DE | BERLIN – Badehaus 01.05. DE | DRESDEN – Pushkin 02.05. DE | LEIPZIG – Hellraiser 08.05. DE | KÖLN – Helios 15.05. DE | NÜRNBERG – Cult 16.05. DE | ANNABERG-BUCHHOLZ – Alte Brauerei
Aeon Gods: Alex ʹSol’Ra-tuʹ Hunzinger – voice of the Gods (vocals) Anja ʹSu’en -Chelʹ Hunzinger – harmony of the Gods (keyboards) Robert ʹAbzu’Keanʹ Altenbach – power of the Gods (guitar) Pat ʹUr’Athtarʹ Hesse – steel of the Gods (guitar) Elias ʹIš’Taruʹ Knorr – thunder of the Gods (drums)
Swedish death metal outfit Xorsist have announced the release of their third full length Aberrations. The freshly signed band will release the new offering on 24th April via Hammerheart Records.
The first single ‘An Elegy Unfolds’ is now streaming via on all digital platforms.
Xorsist comment on the track: “We’re extremely proud to finally release our new single ‘An Elegy Unfolds’. We know this is the right track to set the tone for what is to come. Prepare for a descent into darker territory!“
Hailing from the hallowed city that birthed classic death metal acts such as Entombed, Dismember and Unleashed, Stockholm, Sweden’s Xorsist stand firm as torchbearers of the city’s enduring death metal legacy. Since their formation, the band have forged a sound deeply rooted in the raw, uncompromising tradition of old school Swedish death metal while steadily sharpening their own identity within the genre.
Following their self-released debut album Deadly Possession in 2022 and their second full-length At the Somber Steps of Serenity in 2023, Xorsist built a formidable track record that earned them a growing reputation within the Swedish underground and beyond. Founded by Gustav Ryderfelt (vocals and guitar) and later solidified with Birk Castenmalm (vocals and bass) and Alphonse Bouquelon (drums), the band’s core sound balances deep reverence for tradition with a focused drive toward progression.
Now signed to Hammerheart Records, Xorsist prepare to unleash their third album called Aberrations, slated for release in April 2026. While their earlier recordings honored the path that defined the classic Stockholm sound, Aberrations marks a decisive step forward, eclipsing everything that came before it and presenting a clearer, more defined expression of the band’s musical vision. With this new chapter, Xorsist continue to carry the Swedish death metal torch into darker territory!
Track-list: 1. Rest Impending 2. Souls to Mourn 3. Draped in Sorrow’s Cloth… 4. An Elegy Unfolds 5. Of Where I Reside 6. Faceless 7. His Shrouded Gaze 8. …And Aged in Embers 9. Disbelief 10. Memorial Cries
Line up: Gustav Ryderfelt – Rhythm guitar & lead vocals Birk Castenmalm – Bass & lead vocals Pavel Lindegren – Lead guitar & backing vocals Alphonse Bouquelon – Drums
Philadelphia-based extreme metal outfit IATT has announced its upcoming new full-length record, entitled “Etheric Realms of the Night”, set for release on May 8 via Black Lion Records.
With the track “Drift Away”, the band has unleashed a first glimpse of what to expect, inviting listeners to begin their descent into the realm beyond. Serving as the first chapter of IATT’s latest album and ambitious film “Etheric Realms of the Night”, “Drift Away” marks the entry point into a visceral cinematic experience that merges extreme metal and narrative film into a singular, immersive work.
“Etheric Realms of the Night” is IATT’s fourth full-length studio album, realized as a cohesive film, with each track serving as a chapter in a larger story exploring the subconscious, dreams, sleep, and the fragile threshold between the waking world and what lies beyond the veil.
“Drift Away” marks the moment where resistance fades and the dream realm begins to take hold. Moving with deliberate restraint and emotional gravity, the song captures the uneasy calm of falling asleep – where comfort and fear coexist. Sonically and visually, this chapter sets the tone for what follows: introspective, foreboding, and inescapable.
Drawing inspiration from traditional Greek tragedy and mythos, the song sets the stage for the journey ahead, using atmosphere, pacing, and movement to guide the viewer deeper into the world of “Etheric Realms of the Night”.
Tracklist:
01. Drift Away 02. To Lie Beneath 03. Somniphobia 04. Pavor Nocturnus 05. Quietus 06. Walk Amongst 07. Hypnos
Prepare to immerse yourself in “Etheric Realms of the Night”, where the boundaries of music, storytelling, and the subconscious mind dissolve into a symphony of shadows. IATT continues to redefine the landscape of progressive metal, proving once again that their musical vision knows no bounds.
“Etheric Realms of the Night” drops May 8 via Black Lion Records and is now available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION
Metal Blade Records is proud to announce the addition of Lafayette, Louisiana thrashers, VOID, to their prestigious roster.
“Metal Blade has been a cornerstone for heavy metal for decades,” the band comments, “so joining the roster is an absolute honor and we feel right at home. We are sharpening the fangs for our most vicious material yet. It’s about to get bloody.”
To commemorate the signing, the band has released a limited-edition Metal Blade “Signed In Blood” Merch drop, available HERE. Each order comes with a signed 8×10 print, while supplies last.
Forged in 2019 by vocalist Jackson Davenport, VOID is a haunted, technically sharp thrash/heavy metal force. Blending razor-edged aggression with eerie atmosphere and narrative ambition, VOID stands at the crossroads of classic thrash intensity and dark, theatrical heavy metal.
The band made its first major statement with their debut album Horrors Of Reality in early 2023. The record introduced VOID‘s uncompromising sound – fast, intricate riffing, commanding vocals, and a sinister edge – and was followed by a relentless stretch of touring that hardened the band on the road and built a growing underground following.
That momentum led to VOID signing with Shadow Kingdom Records in the Summer of 2024. Throughout late 2024 and 2025, the band focused their efforts on crafting their most ambitious work to date, Forbidden Morals, a full-length concept album centered on a lost traveler’s descent into the castle of Vlad The Impaler. Dark, cinematic, and technically ferocious, the album marked a turning point for the band placing VOID firmly on the map and opening the door to larger tours and wider recognition.
Following the release of Forbidden Morals, VOID became a sought-after presence on the road, sharing stages with genre legends and earning their place alongside some of thrash metal’s most respected names, including Dark Angel, Forbidden, Sacred Reich, and Exhorder as well as appearing at Hell’s Heroes, Blade Of Steel, and the Keep It True Festival. With a lineup locked in and a sound that balances precision, menace, and storytelling, VOID continues to carve their path as one of the most compelling new voices in modern traditional metal.
VOID Live: 3/13/2026 Bay Area Hard Rock Fest – Tampa, FL 3/14/2026 Bay Area Hard Rock Fest – Tampa, FL 3/21/2026 Hell’s Heroes – Houston, TX 3/26/2026 Brass Mug – Tampa, FL * 3/27/2026 Conduit – Orlando, FL * 3/28/2026 Boggs Social – Atlanta, GA * 3/29/2026 East Room – Nashville, TN * 3/30/2026 Mag Bar – Louisville, KY * 3/31/2026 State St. Pub – Indianapolis, IN * 4/01/2026 Fubar – St Louis, MO * 4/02/2026 Renos Chop Shop – Dallas, TX * 4/04/2026 Feed N Seed – Lafayette, LA * 5/01/2026 Legions Of Metal Fest – Chicago, IL 5/16/2026 San Luis Metal Fest – Mexico City, MX *w/ Phantom, Herakleion
VOID: Aaron Landry – drums Gabe LeJeune – guitars Jackson Davenport – vocals Blake Adams – bass Chris Braune – guitars
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! Click image to watch the video
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
Ads
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
Click image to watch the video
Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ) 