Greek Heavy Metal Newcomers THY LEGACY Unleash Debut Album “The Call”

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Greece is known as fertile ground for breeding some of the strongest and most legendary acts in metal. Newcomers THY LEGACY are no exception to this rule as they now break through the gates with an anthemic debut album that summons the spirits of heavy metal icons like Manowar, Eternal Champion, Omen, Battleroar + more. Forming an unholy union with independent label Nameless Graves, the Crete battalion is honored to follow in the footsteps of heavy metal’s forefathers with ‘The Call,’ which was released on September 11, 2026 and can be found via Bandcamp HERE or at the official Nameless Graves shop HERE.

‘The Call’ is also now streaming everywhere!

Thy Legacy has devoted themselves to the absolute preservation of True Metal. Pulling heavy inspiration from the classic Greek and Italian epic metal legacy and the high-energy majesty of US Power Metal, The Call delivers everything a traditional purist craves.

The cover artwork for ‘The Call’ was created by Mars Triumph (from the band Triumpher) and can be found below along with the tracklist.

‘The Call’ Tracklisting:
01: Heavy Metal Rising (05:47) [WATCH]
02: The Call (01:57)
03: Metal Legion (04:20) [LISTEN]
04: Holy Storm (03:42)
05: Chasing Glory (04:26)
06: The Amulet (01:51)
07: Seven Witches (03:34) [LISTEN]
08: The Road to Helheim (06:41)
Full running time: 00:32:18

Nameless Grave Records is proud to introduce the global metal underground to the soaring, ironclad sounds of Crete, Greece’s Thy Legacy and their debut release, The Call.

Thy Legacy has devoted themselves to the absolute preservation of True Metal. Pulling heavy inspiration from the classic Greek and Italian epic metal legacy and the high-energy majesty of US Power Metal, The Call delivers everything a traditional purist craves.

The songwriting here leans into flawless, driving tempos, majestic guitar harmonies, and massive anthemic vocals that stick in your head immediately. From the breathless, high-octane riffing of the track “Metal Legion” to the raw energy you’ll hear throughout the album, The Call sounds like a long-lost relic of pure epic steel brought roaring into the present day.

If you live for the glorious, battle-ready firepower of Omen, Manowar, Eternal Champion, and Wrathblade, Thy Legacy is the exact shot of pure adrenaline you’ve been waiting for.

THY LEGACY Lineup:
Nikos Frantzeskakis – Bass
Babis Antaloudakis – Drums
A.D. Guillotine – Guitars (rhythm)
Jim Ritsopoulos – Vocals, Guitars

Album Credits:
Giannis Pratikakis – Recording (guitars, bass, drums)
Nikos Trialonis – Recording (vocals), Mixing
Bart Gabriel – Mastering

Links: Bandcamp – E-Shop – Facebook – Instagram – Thy Legacy YouTube – Nameless Graves YouTube – Spotify – Apple Music

MENTAL CRUELTY Descend into Eternal Winter with New Single & Video ‘Frost’

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MENTAL CRUELTY descends into eternal winter with their crushing new single “Frost,” taken from their upcoming album, ‘Echoes of a Forlorn Land,’ out on October 23rd via Century Media.

Steeped in bleak imagery and Nordic mythology, “Frost” paints a desolate world swallowed by an endless winter, where darkness, isolation, and the relentless cold slowly erase every trace of hope. Drawing on the imagery of Fimbulvetr – the great winter that precedes Ragnarök in Norse mythology – the track pairs MENTAL CRUELTY’s ferocious heaviness with the dark, atmospheric, and cinematic elements that shape the world of ‘Echoes of a Forlorn Land.’

Produced, mixed and mastered by Jens Bogren (Dimmu Borgir, Behemoth, Kreator, Amon Amarth, Opeth), ‘Echoes of a Forlorn Land’ pushes MENTAL CRUELTY beyond the foundations laid on ‘Zwielicht,’ further expanding their uncompromising blend of extreme metal and dark atmosphere.

This November and December, MENTAL CRUELTY will bring the new album across Europe on their headline tour with Ov Sulfur, Extermination Dismemberment, and more.

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MENTAL CRUELTY comments on the new single:

“‘Frost’ is MENTAL CRUELTY at our most chilling, capturing the desolation of Norse mythology’s Fimbulwinter both lyrically and musically. Its plodding, atmospheric, and mournful tones evoke a slow trudge through ice and snow, stretching on for three long years. Think Rotting Christ meets Wardruna: a song that’s as blackened as it is coated in white snow.”

They continue, “The mask was handmade by myself, with a little help from my partner! And you should totally text us, because there MAY be a chance to take it home.”

Pre-order the album here: https://mentalcruelty.lnk.to/EchoesOfAForlornLand

‘Echoes Of A Forlorn Land’ Track List:

1- Weltennacht
2- ⁠Fenrir
⁠3- Blood For Blood
4- The Serpent Of Midgard
5- ⁠Helheim
6- Draugar
⁠7- Raise The Raven Banner
8- Cry Of Batariel
9- Frost
10- Dämmerbruch
11- Ride Of The Valkyries

MENTAL CRUELTY will bring ‘Echoes of a Forlorn Land’ across Europe this November and December with a massive 21-date headline run. Ov Sulfur and Extermination Dismemberment join throughout the tour, with Acranius and Sun Eater appearing on select dates. 

Get your tickets here: https://bnds.us/i4cbke

European Headline Tour
w/ Ov Sulfur, Extermination Dismemberment, Acranius, Sun Eater

27.11🇳🇱Rotterdam @ Baroeg ~
28.11🇩🇪Köln @ Club Volta ~
29.11🇳🇱Nijmegen @ Doornrosje ~
30.11🇬🇧Birmingham @ Asylum ~
02.12🇬🇧Manchester @ Academy 3 ~
03.12🇬🇧London @ Downstairs At The Dome ~
04.12🇫🇷Paris @ Glazart ~
05.12🇧🇪Antwerp @ Zappa ~
06.12🇩🇪Hamburg @ Bahnhof Pauli ^
07.12🇩🇰Copenhagen @ Hotel Cecil ^
08.12🇸🇪Stockholm @ Kollektivet Livet ^
10.12🇫🇮Jyväskylä @ Lutakko ^
11.12🇫🇮Helsinki @ Ääniwalli ^
13.12🇸🇪Gothenburg @ Monument ^
14.12🇩🇪Berlin @ Hole 44 ^
15.12🇨🇿Prague @ Rock Café ^
16.12🇩🇪Frankfurt @ Das Bett ~ ^
17.12🇩🇪München @ Backstage ^
18.12🇨🇭Aarau @ KIFF ^
19.12 🇩🇪Schweinfurt @ Alter Stattbahnhof ^
20.12🇩🇪Karlsruhe @ Substage ^

^w/ Acranius
~⁠w/ Sun Eater

Since forming in 2014, MENTAL CRUELTY have grown from their deathcore roots into an internationally recognized force in extreme metal. Their rise has taken them across Europe and beyond, sharing stages with Lorna Shore, Cradle of Filth, Carnifex, Shadow of Intent, Kanonenfieber, Signs of the Swarm and more. With an expanding global audience and a reputation for powerful live performances, the band continues to cement its place among the leading names of a new generation of extreme metal. With ‘Echoes of a Forlorn Land,’ MENTAL CRUELTY now takes their next major step, presenting their most expansive and fully realized vision yet.

MENTAL CRUELTY are:
Lukas Nicolai – Vocals
Nahuel Lozano – Guitars, Vocals
Marvin Kessler – Guitars
Jonathan Koltun – Drums

FLAMESTRIKE Unleash New Single ‘Unholy March’ from Upcoming Debut Album “The Unholy March”

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Italian epic power metal band FLAMESTRIKE is ready to march into a new chapter with “Unholy March”, the first single from their forthcoming debut album “The Unholy March”, set for release on January 29th, 2027 via Rockshots Records.

The song throws the listener straight into a dark tale of death, betrayal, and vengeance. “Unholy March” follows a fallen commander who, after making an unholy pact, returns from beyond the grave at the head of an army of the dead. Determined to reclaim his sovereign’s throne by force, his march ultimately brings destruction upon the kingdom and ushers in a new age of darkness.
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Musically, the track introduces the core identity of FLAMESTRIKE, combining the epic and heroic character of classic power metal with the heavier influences that have shaped the band’s sound.
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The band comments:
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“We wrote the kind of epic, powerful, and engaging music that we ourselves would want to hear. Throughout the album you’ll find fantasy worlds, fearless heroes, evil entities and endless battles, all shaped by the different musical backgrounds that make us who we are as a band.”

Listen to “Unholy March” on all digital platforms: https://lnk.to/A50bp9

Rooted in the European power and epic metal tradition while drawing inspiration from heavier, symphonic and extreme sounds, FLAMESTRIKE forges a style built around powerful riffs, heroic melodies and fantasy-driven atmospheres.
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Their forthcoming debut album “The Unholy March” is not conceived as a single concept story, but its songs share recurring themes of battle, revenge, triumph, and the inevitability of fate. The stories do not always unfold from the perspective of the traditional hero, leaving room for darker characters, defeat, and morally ambiguous outcomes.
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The band adds:
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“We want this album to be an immersive listening experience, something capable of transporting the listener directly onto the battlefield or inside the walls of a medieval tavern. Every track remains deeply connected to our epic and symphonic trademark.”
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Formed in Vercelli, Italy, in 2008, FLAMESTRIKE initially came together through a shared passion for power and epic metal. After starting out performing songs by some of the genre’s defining bands, the musicians gradually began replacing covers with their own material.

Their first self-produced EP, “Dark Clouds On The Obsidian Tower”, arrived in 2021. Following several line-up changes, FLAMESTRIKE returned in 2024 with the singles “Where Glory Awaits” and “The Death Scythe Has Come”, both included on the forthcoming album.
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​For fans of: Blind Guardian, Manowar, Ensiferum
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In 2026, the band signed with Rockshots Records, setting the stage for the release of their first full-length.

Pre-order “The Unholy March” (Out Jan 29, 2027): https://rockshots.eu/products/flamestrike-the-unholy-march-cd

Track Listing:​
1. Heralds Of The Fallen King – 1:28
2. Unholy March – 4:19
3. Where Glory Awaits – 8:56
4. The Death Scythe Has Come – 4:20
5. Lindisfarne – 5:57
6. Enslaved By The Steel – 5:38
7. Flamestrike – 7:48
8. A Rainy Forest Where The Minstrel Rests… – 2:01
Album Length: 38:40

FLAMESTRIKE is:​
Marco Caputo: Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals, Choirs
Emmanuele Iacono: Electric & Acoustic Guitars
Fabrizio Amapane: Electric & Acoustic Guitars, Choirs
Alessio Marchetto: Bass
Luca Traversa: Drums & Percussion
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​Album Credits:
​Recorded at Edge Of Darkness Studio, Robbio, Italy
Produced, mixed, and mastered by FLAMESTRIKE
Cover artwork by Kaijie Huang

More info:
​https://rockshots.eu/​
​https://www.facebook.com/FlamestrikeOfficial​
​https://www.instagram.com/flamestrikeofficial

GRAVEYARD Unleash Video for Energetic New Single ‘Tongue Tied’

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Rock titans GRAVEYARD have officially unleashed their incendiary new single, ‘Tongue Tied’, available today on all digital platforms alongside an energetic official music video. The track serves as a driving second preview of their highly anticipated seventh studio album, Fever, arriving October 9th worldwide via Nuclear Blast Records.

Shaking off the gloomier, introverted atmosphere of 2023’s album Six, ‘Tongue Tied’ shifts the band into high gear. Built on an up-tempo momentum and a relentless, hard-hitting groove, the track stands out as one of the most direct and urgent songs in the band’s catalog. Drenched in thick fuzz and fueled by a blistering rhythm section, GRAVEYARD captures an uncompromising, high-velocity energy without sacrificing a drop of their signature, blues-soaked soul.

To visually capture the track’s breakneck drive, the band enlisted acclaimed Swedish director Emil Klinta, whose visual palette has previously shaped iconic videos for Ghost and The Hellacopters. Klinta’s video mirrors the song’s electric pace, matching performance-driven intensity with a sleek, cinematic rock-and-roll edge.

Mixed by Pelle Gunnerfeldt—widely renowned for capturing the ferocious live energy of bands like The Hives, Refused, and Viagra Boys—and mastered by Robin Schmidt at 24-96 Mastering, ‘Tongue Tied’ displays the raw, unvarnished power at the heart of the upcoming album.

Accompanying the record’s bold visual identity created by Dutch artist Maarten Donders, Fever marks a triumphant return to form for the two-time Swedish chart-toppers. Following the album’s release on October 9th, GRAVEYARD will launch a co-headlining Scandinavian tour alongside BLUES PILLS to celebrate the release, ahead of extensive European and UK tours throughout 2027.

Stream ‘Tongue Tied’ now on all major platforms and watch the official video directed by Emil Klinta. Pre-orders for Fever are available now via Nuclear Blast Records.

STREAM ‘TONGUE TIED’: https://graveyard.bfan.link/tongue-tied

PRE-ORDER / PRE-SAVE FEVER: https://graveyard.bfan.link/fever

GRAVEYARD
Fever
October 9th 2026

01.    Back From The Grave
02.    Tongue Tied
03.    A Better Cut (Note To Self)
04.    Year Of The Horse
05.    A Means To An End
06.    Time To Tell
07.    Don’t Shoot!
08.    Room Tempered
09.    Dead Note

GRAVEYARD LIVE:

02.10. SE Stavanger Rockfest

w/ BLUES PILLS & SKRAECKÖDLAN
31.10. SE Eskilstuna, Lokomotivet *
06.11. SE Mejeriet, Lund *
07.11. DK Århus, Voxhall *
13.11. SE Örebro, Club 700 *
14.11. SE Karlstad, Nöjesfabriken *
20.11. SE Falun, Magasinet *
21.11. SE Norrköping Arbis *
27.11. SE Göteborg, Gothenburg Film Studios **
28.11. SE Stockholm, Fållan **
04.12. FI Tampere, Tavara-Asema **
05.12. FI Helsinki, Tavastia **

*with Skraecködlan
**with Blues Pills

EUROPEAN TOUR 2027
w/ BLUES PILLS & SPIDERS

04.03.2027 DK Copenhagen, Amager Bio
05.03.2027 DE Hamburg, Große Freiheit 36
06.03.2027 DE Wiesbaden, Schlachthof
07.03.2027 NL Utrecht, Tivoli Vredenburg Ronda
09.03.2027 FR Paris, Élysée Montmartre
10.03.2027 CH Zurich, Volkshaus
12.03.2027 DE Stuttgart, Im Wizemann
13.03.2027 DE Munich, Muffathalle
14.03.2027 DE Leipzig, Täubchenthal
16.03.2027 AT Vienna, Arena
17.03.2027 PL Warsaw, Klub Stodoła
19.03.2027 DE Berlin, Metropol
20.03.2027 DE Cologne, Kantine
21.03.2027 BE Brussels, Ancienne Belgique
22.03.2027 DE Saarbrücken, Garage
24.03.2027 UK Bristol, O2 Academy
25.03.2027 UK Nottingham, Nottingham Palais
26.03.2027 UK Manchester, Manchester Academy 2
27.03.2027 UK London, Electric Ballroom

GRAVEYARD ONLINE:
https://www.instagram.com/graveyardmusic
https://www.facebook.com/graveyardofficial
http://www.youtube.com/@graveyard

ACCVSED Release Brutal New Single ‘Rapture’ with Official Video

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German metalcore heavyweights Accvsed return with their new single ‘Rapture’, pushing their sound into darker, more progressive and unsettling territory. 

With ‘Rapture’, Accvsed refuse to stand still. Darker, sharper and more immersive, the single takes the raw emotional foundation of their previous material and drags it into a hypnotic new abyss. It is the sound of panic becoming temptation, escape becoming dependency and a band pushing its identity into its next uncompromising chapter.

Formed in Wiesbaden in 2021, Accvsed have rapidly grown from a promising underground act into one of Germany’s most exciting new names in modern heavy music. Their 2023 debut EP House of Doubt, led by breakout single ‘Currents’, earned the band attention far beyond their local scene and opened the door to support shows and festival appearances across Germany and neighboring countries.

Their rise accelerated with the release of their debut album Dealers of Doom via Arising Empire in August 2025. Even before the record arrived, its preceding singles had generated more than 2.3 million streams and propelled Accvsed beyond 160,000 monthly Spotify listeners. Extensive live activity followed, including festival appearances and touring across Germany and beyond, further establishing the band’s reputation as a rapidly emerging presence in European metalcore.

Accvsed live: 
01.10.2026 I Flex I Vienna, Austria
03.10.2026 I Backstage I München, Germany
04.10.2026 I Im Wizemann I Stuttgart, Germany
06.10.2026 I Rock Café I Praha 1, Czech Republic
07.10.2026 I WERK2 – Halle D I Leipzig, Germany
08.10.2026 I Frannz Club I Berlin, Germany
09.10.2026 I Uebel & Gefährlich I Hamburg, Germany
10.10.2026 I Club Volta I Köln, Germany
13.10.2026 I Schlachthof Wiesbaden I Wiesbaden, Germany
15.10.2026 I The Black Heart I London, United Kingdom

Accvsed online:
https://www.instagram.com/accvsed.band

HALF ME Unleash Final Single & Video ‘King’ from Upcoming Album

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German heavy music force Half Me unleash ‘King’, the final single taken from their highly anticipated new album Dogma, set for release on 23rd October 2026 via Arising Empire. With the album drawing closer, ‘King’ delivers one last devastating glimpse into its uncompromising world, pushing the band’s sound into some of its most brutal and confrontational territory yet.

Hitting with the force of a wrecking ball, ‘King’ is a relentless hardcore assault built on crushing riffs, suffocating intensity and a constant sense of impending collapse. Rather than offering an easy release, the track keeps tightening its grip, turning aggression, desperation and inner conflict into an eruption of controlled chaos.

Since emerging from Hamburg’s heavy scene, Half Me have established themselves as one of Germany’s most exciting modern heavy acts. Their debut album SOMA introduced an ambitious collision of metalcore, hardcore, nu-metal and electronic experimentation, earning the band international attention and taking their music far beyond their home country. Through millions of streams, powerful live performances and tours alongside internationally established acts, Half Me have continued to build a reputation for combining uncompromising heaviness with a distinct, forward-thinking identity.

With previous singles already revealing the scope and intensity of their next chapter, ‘King’ brings the road to Dogma to its most punishing point yet. Brutal, claustrophobic and impossible to shake, the track captures the darkness at the heart of the record while showcasing Half Me at their most direct and merciless.

Half Me – European Crusade 2026
27.11.2026 | Dynamo | Eindhoven, NL
28.11.2026 | Musikzentrum | Hannover, DE
29.11.2026 I Die Stadtmitte I Karlsruhe, DE
30.11.2026 | Das Bett | Frankfurt am Main, DE
01.12.2026 | Naumanns I Leipzig, DE
02.12.2026 | Weberknecht I Vienna, AT
03.12.2026 | Mechanik I Warsaw, PL
05.12.2026 | Subzero I Prague, CZ
06.12.2026 | Kent Club I Hamburg, DE
08.12.2026 | Backstage By The Mill I Paris, FR
09.12.2026 | Downstairs At The Dome I London, DE
10.12.2026 | Key Club I Leeds, UK
11.12.2026 | Rebellion I Manchester, UK
12.12.2026 | O2 Institute3 I Manchester, UK
13.12.2026 I Gebäude 9 I Cologne, DE
15.12.2026 I Schüür I Luzern, CH
16.12.2026 I Hansa 39 I Munich, DE
17.12.2026 I Skaters Palace Cafe I Münster, DE
18.12.2026 I Mikropol I Berlin, DE
19.12.2026 I Z-Bau I Nürnberg, DE
20.12.2026 I Tower I Bremen, DE

Half Me online:
https://www.instagram.com/halfme.band