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VENUS 5 Return with New Album “March Of The Venus 5”, Out March 20th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 19, 2025
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Photo by Arianna Ceccarelli – Kinorama Studio

International metal group Venus 5 – comprised of Karmen Klinc, Jelena Milovanovic, Tezzi Persson (Hell in the Club), Herma (Sick N’ Beautiful), and Erina Seitllari – are thrilled to announce the release of their second studio album, titled “March Of The Venus 5” and scheduled for March 20, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.

To give a taste of what’s coming, they unleash today the first powerful single “Like A Witch”, along with an official video, available below.

Jelena Milovanovic commented: “Prepare to be bewitched!”, while Herma described the track as “girl power at its best”.

“There’s a hypnotic pull in ‘Like A Witch’, a blend of mystery, rhythm, and feminine fire that you feel instantly”, added Erina Seitllari.

Pre-Order “March Of The Venus 5” HERE

Venus 5, the all-female European pop-metal sensation – return with a stronger, heavier, and more focused second album. 

Uniting five distinctive voices from across the continent – Karmen Klinc (Slovenia), Jelena Milovanovic (Serbia), Tezzi Persson (Sweden, singer of Hell in the Club), Herma (Italy, singer of Sick N’ Beautiful), and Erina Seitllari (Albania) – the band pushes its sound to new heights, embracing a more traditional metal direction while retaining the massive hooks and glossy production that defined their debut. 

Once again produced by Aldo Lonobile (Secret Sphere), with songwriting contributions from Jake E. (ex-Amaranthe, Cyhra), the album showcases a more mature, riff-driven approach, rich with symphonic and electronic elements, layered vocal harmonies, and explosive choruses tailor-made for fans of Within Temptation, Amaranthe, and modern European metal.

Erina Seitllari stated: “This album feels like a storm made of fire and velvet! Wild, electric, and impossible to hold. Every track carries that spellbinding feminine force, the kind that rises, glows, and refuses to be tamed”.

“The new Venus 5 album is crafted with all the qualities needed for every listener to discover something that resonates. Within it lie unexpected sonic delights, powerful and surprising, that we cannot wait to unveil and let reach the ears of our audience”, continued Karmen Klinc.

With performances at several major festivals already under their belt, Venus 5 are now gearing up to return to the stage in support of the new album – ready to prove that their power is just as undeniable live as it is in the studio.

“March Of The Venus 5” Tracklist:

1.    March Of The Venus 5    
2.    Like A Witch    
3.    Far Away    
4.    Set Me Free
5.    Stereotypes        
6.    Surrender
7.    Satelite    
8.    Invincible
9.    Winter On My Skin
10.    Take It From The Start
11.    The Other Shore

Line Up:
Karmen Klinc – Vocals
Herma – Vocals
Jelena Milovanovic – Vocals
Tezzi Persson – Vocals
Erina Seitllari – Vocals

Andrea Buratto – Bass
Gabriele Robotti – Guitars
Antonio Agate – Keys
Marco Lazzarini – Drums

Aldo Lonobile – Additional guitars
Serena Torti – Additional Vocals

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SOUL OF ANUBIS to Release New Album “Ritual” on February 20th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 19, 2025
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Portuguese power duo SOUL OF ANUBIS will release their new album, “Ritual”, on February 20th, 2026 via Time To Kill Records. After more than a decade of intense activity, relentless touring and a steadily growing reputation across Europe, the band returns with a record that captures the full scope of their signature sound.

The first single “Incarnation” is available now: https://ffm.to/soul-of-anubis-incarnation

The band comments:

“’Incarnation’ represents the rebirth into a new cycle to enter the path of peace after the conflicted struggle in life. It is the story of a man who, after his death, gets on the boat to head towards the perfect world and who faces difficult struggles during his crossing. Along the way, he must leave behind oppression, starvation, pain and mind, leading him to immortality”.

Formed in 2010 in Northern Portugal, SOUL OF ANUBIS have carved out a distinct place within the European underground thanks to their explosive fusion of thrash, sludge, doom and post-metal. Their sound channels the raw urgency of Mantar, the primal energy of early Mastodon, and the relentless drive of High On Fire and Black Cobra, yet remains unmistakably their own – a visceral blend of aggression and dynamic shifts that refuses to be confined to a single genre.

On stage, the duo are known for their fierce and magnetic performances, delivering an unfiltered surge of heaviness that connects with audiences on a deeply physical level. Over the years, they have performed extensively across Portugal and beyond, building a loyal following through their intensity and authenticity.

The upcoming album promises to push their sonic boundaries even further, expanding upon their trademark blend of massive riffs, dark groove, and emotional gravity, while highlighting a newfound sense of urgency and compositional versatility.

Tracklist:

​1. Ritual
2. Mind Crusher (feat Keijo Niinimaa from Rotten Sound)
3. Incarnation
4. Vermin
5. Dead Cult
6. God’s Burial
7. Human Torch
8. Unholy Tomb

Preorders:
–https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/soul-of-anubis-ritual
–https://soulofanubisband.bandcamp.com/album/ritual

Line-up:
Hugo Ferrão – Guitar, Vocals
Rui Silva – Drums

SOUL OF ANUBIS online
https://www.facebook.com/soulofanubis/
https://www.instagram.com/soul_of_anubis/
https://soulofanubisband.bandcamp.com/

COURSE OF FATE Unveil New Single + Video ‘Don’t Close Your Eyes’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 19, 2025
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[Photo: Ove Tindlund]

With “Don’t Close Your Eyes,” Norwegian progressive metal collective Course Of Fate offer an unexpected turn: a dark, slow-burning ballad that strips the band down to their emotional core. The track is the latest preview of their upcoming studio offering Behind The Eclipse, set for release on January 30th, 2026 via ROAR – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music.


“Don’t Close Your Eyes” leans into melancholy rather than muscle, carried by fragile vocals and a somber cello arrangement by Steven Schumann that slowly tightens the grip. The band let the quiet moments breathe, making the emotional weight hit even harder. It’s intimate, vulnerable and haunting in a way that lingers.

The band comments: “Behind these eyes, untold stories. Who knows who will leave it all behind? Who knows what made them take shelter within themselves? This is a song to those who slip away from us. People we miss, but often forget.”

Stream / Download “Don’t Close Your Eyes” at: https://courseoffate.rpm.link/eyesPR 

Watch the haunting video clip, produced by Eivind Gunnesen and Ove Tindlund:

Following their critically acclaimed concept album Mindweaver (2020) – hailed alongside classics like Operation: Mindcrime, Scenes from a Memory, and The Wall – and their powerful sophomore effort Somnium (2023), Course Of Fate return with their most dynamic and heavy material yet.

Behind The Eclipse presents a diverse collection of songs where light and darkness intertwine, both musically and lyrically. Though not a concept album, each track connects through this theme, showcasing the band’s signature mix of melodic depth, progressive sophistication, and emotional weight!

Pre-Order your album copy now at https://courseoffate.rpm.link/btealbumPR

[Artwork: Stan W. Decker]

Behind The Eclipse Track-List:
1 – Memories
2 – Behind The Eclipse
3 – Sky Is Falling
4 – So It Goes
5 – Acolyte
6 – Hiding From The Light
7 – Don’t Close Your Eyes
8 – Neverwhere

COURSE OF FATE is:
Eivind Gunnesen – Vocals
Kenneth Henriksen – Guitars
Fredrik Jacobsen – Guitars
Torstein Haakafoss – Bass
Per-Morten Bergseth – Drums

For More Info Visit:
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/courseoffate
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/courseoffate
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@courseoffateband

TRAKTATES Released Debut Album “Koenig in Thule”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 19, 2025
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“Koenig In Thule” is the first full-length offering by German black metal entity TRAKTATES, formed in 2018 in Köthen (Anhalt), Saxony-Anhalt, delivering more than 50 minutes of raw yet immersive darkness that bridges abrasive black metal with subtle death-tinged heaviness.

Across six sprawling tracks – from the foreboding opener “Rabennacht” to the closing “As We Forgot To Live” – the band weaves a cold, introspective tapestry of solitude, existential weariness, and romantic gloom, with the title track drawing on the “King in Thule” mythos to fuse classic symbolism with contemporary despair.

Music for debut album was recorded, mixed and mastered by Patrick Vesper at Neiße Rauschen Studio Weißwasser. Cover artwork was done by Lene, and whole layout by Chaos Design.

Album was released on November 28, 2025 independently on CD (buy here) and all popular digital platforms, “Koenig In Thule” is aimed at devotees of atmospheric, German black metal who crave long-form compositions, unpolished production, and a focused, melancholic aura.

Listen to the “Koenig in Thule” at Metal Worship Promotion:

TRACKLIST:

1. Rabennacht
2. Das Angebot
3. Koenig in Thule
4. Ein Ende…
5. Waldeinsamkeit
6. As we forgot to live

More info: Facebook | Bandcamp | Spotify

MASTER BOOT RECORD Announce 2026 North American Headlining Tour

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 19, 2025
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Photo by Stephanie Cabral

Italy-based computer metal project MASTER BOOT RECORD (MBR) will return to US and Canadian shores this coming Spring for an extensive North American headlining tour after completing their very successful European tour with labelmates IGORRR plus openers IMPERIAL TRIUMPHANT! The group’s North American journey begins on April 24th in Cambridge, Massachusetts and runs through May 30th in Brooklyn, New York.

Tickets are on sale now at: mbrserver.com. See all confirmed dates below.

MASTER BOOT RECORD outputs:

Computer Metal strikes back in North America with a full coast-to-coast tour. We’ll return to many of the cities we’ve played before, while finally hitting several cities for the first time.

The show will feature brand-new synced visuals and a full set, including Tenebre Rosso Sangue by Keygen Church, as already performed during our European tour supporting Igorrr.

We can’t wait to see you all.
SPREAD THE CODE

MASTER BOOT RECORD Live:
4/24/2026 Sonia – Cambridge, MA
4/25/2026 Piranha Bar – Montreal, QC
4/27/2026 Lee’s Palace – Toronto, ON
4/28/2026 Sanctuary – Hamtramck, MI
4/29/2026 The Foundry – Columbus, OH
4/30/2026 Reggies – Chicago, IL
5/01/2026 X-Ray Arcade – Milwaukee, WI
5/02/2026 Zhora Darling – Minneapolis, MN
5/03/2026 Slowdown – Omaha, NE
5/05/2026 HQ – Denver, CO
5/07/2026 Metro Music Hall – Salt Lake City, UT
5/09/2026 Rickshaw – Vancouver, BC
5/10/2026 Star Theater – Portland, OR
5/12/2026 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
5/14/2026 Café Colonial – Sacramento, CA
5/15/2026 DNA Lounge – San Francisco, CA
5/16/2026 Zebulon – Los Angeles, CA
5/17/2026 Brick By Brick – San Diego, CA
5/19/2026 The Rosetta Room – Mesa, AZ
5/22/2026 Empire Control Room – Austin, TX
5/23/2026 Siberia – New Orleans, LA
5/24/2026 Garden Club – Atlanta, GA
5/26/2026 Chapel Of Bones – Raleigh, NC
5/27/2026 Richmond Music Hall – Richmond, VA
5/28/2026 Metro Gallery – Baltimore, MD
5/29/2026 Underground Arts – Philadelphia, PA
5/30/2026 The Meadows – Brooklyn, NY

MASTER BOOT RECORD will be touring in support of their HARDWAREZ full-length, released in 2024 via Metal Blade Records.

HARDWAREZ explores the duality of technology. The LP, which follows 2022’s Personal Computer and 2020’s Floppy Disk Overdrive, comes from the expansive mind of multi-instrumentalist and MBR mastermind Vittorio D’Amore (aka Victor Love), an Italian producer who emerged from the underground as an anonymous project in 2016 to create the soundtrack for the cyberpunk point-and-click adventure game VirtuaVerse. The project seamlessly evolved into a standalone entity, releasing over fourteen albums in just a few years.

To create HARDWAREZ, the technologist worked by live streaming his desktop on YouTube while composing new music. Everything is programmed via MIDI. Intensive touring augmented with live musicians helped Love make the decision to include real guitars to achieve a massive sound and boost the enhanced frequency spectrum of the instrument. Additionally, the tracks feature sections without overdubs and with updated drum samples and a new mixing approach, creating a more vibrant and punchy drum sound.

HARDWAREZ, earned the #3 spot on Billboard’s Current Electronic Albums chart upon its first week of release. Elsewhere, the record took the #11 position on the Current Hard Music Albums chart, #17 on the Top New Artists Albums chart, and more!

Preview and purchase HARDWAREZ at: metalblade.com/masterbootrecord

Photo by Andrea Riva

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LET SHADES DO Release New Single + Video ‘Straight Hell’ from Visionary Heavy Metal Project by Alex Under & Candice Hellish

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 19, 2025
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Volcano Records & Promotion is proud to present ‘Straight Hell’, the new single by LET SHADES DO, available from December 19, 2025, on all digital platforms.

Straight Hell marks the final chapter of the four-part series that accompanied the band’s debut, a powerful and dark sonic journey featuring major names from the international metal scene, where intense lyrics meet razor-sharp riffs. With Straight Hell, the duo led by Alex Under and Candice Hellish draws the listener into a dystopian dimension where pure souls are corrupted by power and salvation seems almost impossible to attain. The track, defined by its dramatic atmosphere and evocative arrangements, features top-tier international musicians, including John Macaluso as special guest on drums, alongside Brooke St. James and Maestro Mistheria. Candice Hellish’s lyrics explore themes of rebellion, despair, and awakening, while Alex Under’s musical composition crafts a sonic fresco of energy, depth, and emotional impact. Recorded at Acme Recording Studio, Straight Hell confirms the project’s unique artistic signature: powerful, narrative-driven, and emotionally compelling metal.

“It seems I have crossed a dimensional gap… in the new unworld, aimlessly lobotomized creatures suffer the tyranny of the Lord, pure and fragile souls, educated by the demons of power, develop disturbed energies… I prayed for a chance, and my salvation hangs in the balance… Am I destined to become one of them?…”

Watch the Straight Hell video here:

Also listen to earlier singles:
–‘No More Lies’: https://youtu.be/vLPjxhlrytw
–‘Lost’: https://music.imusician.pro/a/69CEKExZ/ and: https://youtu.be/ICBpPIjamr4?si=5F-6pn4JVGi7QpTP
–‘A New Unworld’: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Df4Ax4ohAo

Further info at
http://www.volcanopromotion.com
http://www.facebook.com/letShadeSdo

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