Warren Haynes and the Asheville Symphony Orchestra, 2019 – Photo credit: David Simchock
Southern roots-rock alumni Warren Haynes has revealed a sweepingly majestic version of the Gov’t Mule favourite, ‘Banks Of The Deep End.’ The song is released on Provogue/Artone, and you can listen to it HERE. The track is taken from his upcoming new live album Dreams & Songs, with more information on the release to follow. It is taken from 2019’s one-of-a-kind concert at the Thomas Wolfe Auditorium, capturing the thrilling collision between Haynes’ lineup of seasoned rock ‘n’ roll improvisers and the 64-piece Asheville Symphony Orchestra. The original studio version was released on the 2001 Gov’t Mule album, The Deep End, Volume 1 – the first album the band made without bassist Allen Woody, who sadly passed away the year before. The song has gone on to connect with fans of the band worldwide.
Talking about the song, Haynes affirms, “Banks Of The Deep End has become a favourite among Mule fans. It’s one of the songs that we probably play more than any other, and although it doesn’t vary as much on a nightly basis as some of the other tunes, it somehow takes on its own personality just based on the song itself, the lyric and the uniqueness of the chord structure and the melody. Playing it with a symphony just emphasises all the dramatic and dynamic changes that the song presents, and it’s wonderful hearing it in that light.”
Warren Haynes has made a career of defying expectations. For more than three decades, this Grammy-winning US bandleader and roots master has outrun genre, classification and comfort zone, journeying between the acclaimed solo work with his own name on the marquee, his storied jam-band Gov’t Mule, and America’s fabled rock ‘n’ roll institutions from the Allman Brothers Band to the Grateful Dead.
‘Banks Of The Deep End’ is just a taster of what is to come, with the concert immortalised on Dreams & Songs. More details to follow.
Spanish black metal/punk force PVRGATORII is set to release a new EP, “Profane Rites For Cursed Times”, on May 29, 2026 through Night Terrors Records. Marking a significant new chapter in the band’s trajectory, the record will be issued as a strictly limited edition: a one-sided 12″ black vinyl with OBI strip, double-sided insert and an extensive 16-page fanzine entirely dedicated to the band, limited to 100 copies.
The first single “Hermetik Axis” is now streaming HERE.
Far from being a mere accessory, the accompanying fanzine stands as a crucial extension of the release itself. Across sixteen pages, it delves deep into PVRGATORII’s world, tracing the band’s history, exploring the Barcelona underground that shaped them, documenting their approach to instrumentation, and offering a broader insight into the ethos that fuels their work. It is both a document and a statement, reinforcing the physical and cultural weight of the release in an increasingly intangible musical landscape.
Formed in Barcelona in 2018, PVRGATORII have consistently defined their sound as “Black Metal ov Death,” a volatile fusion of raw black metal abrasion, punk urgency, and noise-laden hostility. Yet their approach deliberately resists contemporary trends: while rooted in aggression and immediacy, their music avoids the swagger and looseness often associated with black’n’roll. Instead, “Profane Rites For Cursed Times” remains steeped in a sinister, malevolent atmosphere, where tension is never released into levity and every element serves a darker purpose.
Following their debut album “Con Las Uñas Clavadas En La Cara De Dios” (2021) and the subsequent “Marching Through Thee Night Guided by a Black Fire” (2024), this new EP sharpens the band’s identity even further. It is a concise yet forceful statement, where the most unsettling aspects of black metal and punk converge without compromise, resulting in a sound that feels both immediate and deeply corrosive.
With “Profane Rites For Cursed Times”, PVRGATORII reaffirm their commitment to a vision that is as uncompromising as it is distinct, one that rejects dilution, embraces extremity and continues to evolve on its own terms.
Tracklist:
I. Key To Thee Temple II. Dystopian Flesh Arise III. Hermetik Axis IV. A Broken Seal For Final Capitalism Collapse
Line-up:
Darth Dvnkel: Six Strinx & Black Spells L’Ombra: War Drums & Death Bells
Recorded by L’Ombra at the infamous Dvngeon of Llull in early December 2025 Front cover by CVSPE & L’Ombra Logo by L’Ombra Layout by CVSPE
RHINO PROOF, the energetic and dynamic Rhino jockeys around singer Jukka Nummi are finally back with a new release. Their previous album got great reviews from all over Europe and it ended up in fourth place in 2018 Hard Rock Highlights-lists in Italy and Portugal.
After numerous line-up changes, the second album “Light, Dark, The End” is finally complete – and U.S. based company Astral Haven Records is proud to announce the signing of the Finnish hard & heavy juggernauts! The band marks the new partnership by releasing their powerful new single “My Life is Fine”, available now on all major digital platforms. Listen to the new song here
Guitarist Rane Riikonen comments on the new track: “‘My Life Is Fine’ is a hard hitting piece of Heavy Metal for those who like to keep their life on their own hands – a strong response to someone who wants to get too close and change your life.” “We are very excited to be working with Astral Haven Records”, adds Riikonen. “This partnership will give us the opportunity to reach more listeners from all over the world”.
LINE-UP Jukka Nummi • Vocals Rane Riikonen • Guitars Erkko Joronen • Guitars Pasi Nousiainen • Bass Sami Ratilainen • Drums
DISCOGRAPHY 2018 Rhino Proof • Album 2021 • Strong Enough • Single 🆕 2026 • Deeper Form Of Love • Single 🆕 2026 • My Life Is Fine • Single 🆕 2026 • Light, Dark, The End • Album
Essex-based punk duo THE MEFFS has unveiled their searing new single, “Disorder (Wake Up),” the second glimpse of their second album ‘Business,’ out on September 11th via FLG.
The band comments on the new track:
“We should be angry that we live in a world where people need to seek asylum, not angry at the people seeking asylum. The establishment want to cause division, they want us to argue between ourselves, because it takes eyes off of them. People are fighting for their rights and their lives, they’re being displaced, and it’s fu*king tragic, yet the narrative is that it’s those people’s fault that you can’t get a job or afford fuel. Wake up. We’re not the enemy, and nor are you.”
Watch the Video Featuring Frank Turner, Itchy, Bad Cop Bad Cop andBooze & Glory, for “Disorder (Wake Up)”:
Despite a whirlwind 2025, which included supports with The Sex Pistols, The Undertones, selling out headline shows across the UK and Europe, Glastonbury, 2000trees, and Download Festival, Lily (guitar and vocals) and Lewis (drums) somehow managed to find the time to write and record 11 tracks of their most politically charged, hard-hitting music to date.
With producer Dan Weller at the helm, ‘Business’is a modern punk classic. Fan favourites like “So Modern (Keep Up)” are captured with all the energy and scuzziness from the band’s live show, and title track “Business” goes hard, taking aim at the challenges found within today’s music industry.
There is no shortage of fast-paced moments; “Love To Lose” is the ideal hype song, while “Fight” crams minutes of energy into one thirty-second burst. Other highlights include “Disorder (Wake Up)” – a commentary on the world as we know it; or “Like Gravity,” a journey of self-deprecation. On ‘Business,’ THE MEFFS prove they are not a band to be pigeonholed.
Since exploding onto the UK scene, THE MEFFS have built up a reputation as purveyors of frantic punk rock and an absolute must-see live sensation. A hugely impressive DIY outfit, they have already supported Alice Cooper, Kings of Leon at BST Hyde Park, Bearded Theory, Beautiful Days festival, and The Damned. The duo are also Music Venue Trust patrons and longtime supporters of grassroots venues.
‘Business’will only see the band deliver their values to an ever-increasing circle – an unashamedly powerful record, political and astute, and begging to be played loud.
The new single follows the news of THE MEFFS’ support for Joan Jett And The Blackhearts on their first UK headline tour in 16 years. The dates are as follows:
July 2 – Glasgow, O2 Academy July 4 – Manchester, Academy July 5 – Leeds, O2 Academy July 7 – Wolverhampton, University Of Wolverhampton at the Civic Hall July 8 – London, British Airways ARC
Upcoming 2026 Tour Dates
Headline & Festival Dates: May 23 – Amsterdam, NL @ Melkweg May 30 – London, GB @ O2 Academy Islington June 4 – Norwich, GB @ The LCR June 6 – Manchester, GB @ North West Calling Manchester Academy June 11 – Southampton, GB @ The Brook June 13 – Penmarc’h, FR @ God Save The Kouign Stade municipal July 3 – Arendal, Norway @ LøddePønk Wakestock Festival July 18 – Bôle, Switzerland @ ParaBôle Festival July 31 – Hamburg, DE @ Docks Club Aug 1 – Hannover, DE @ Fährmannsfest Aug 5 – Blackpool, GB @ Bootleg Social Aug 11 – Tolmin, Slovenia @ Punk Rock Holiday Aug 21 – Bodø, Norway @ Parkenfestivalen Aug 22 – Trondheim, Norway @ Pstereo Festival Sept 5 – Torquay, GB @ The Foundry Burn It Down Oct 3 Newcastle upon Tyne, GB @ North East Calling Northumbria University Oct 10 – La Boissière-de-Montaigu, FR @ Cretin Hop Festival Oct 16 – Köln, DE @ Live Music Hall Oct 17 – Masstricht, NL @ Muziekgieterij Oct 20 – Holmfirth, UK @ The Picturedome Oct 22 – Belfast, UK @ Mandela Hall Oct 23 – Dublin, IE @ Vicar Street Oct 24 – Glasgow, UK @ Barrowland Ballroom Oct 29 – York, UK @ York Barbican Oct 30 – Llandudno, UK @ Venue Nov 8 – Rostock, DE @ M.A.U. Nov 19 – Nottingham, UK @ Rock City Nov 20 – Bristol, UK @ The Prospect Building
THE MEFFS are: Lily Hopkins (vocals/guitar) Lewis Copsey (drums/backing vocals)
Bahrain’s death metal project ZVINDIYAR are set to release their debut full-length later this year. Today, the band reveal the first taste of what’s to come with new single “Anqa | عنقاء”.
“Anqa is about chasing transcendence beyond reach while confronting the inner voice of doubt. The tension between rising and collapsing. Anqa marks our rebirth; everything before led to this moment where we arrive fully formed.” – says the band
The track is now streaming alongside an official lyric visualizer on the band’s YouTube channel:
ZVINDIYAR blends dark, cinematic atmosphere with ambient death metal, rooted in Persian and Arabic mythological themes. Built around a strong visual identity and concept, the project aims for both sonic and aesthetic impact beyond typical releases. Members bring extensive live and recording experience, including major international stage performances.
With the previously-released Celestial EP laying a powerful foundation, Australian/Finnish dark progressive gothic metal collective THE ETERNAL return with a striking new chapter: an animated lyric video for their brand new single “Lament For The Hollow.” The track offers a first glimpse into their upcoming studio album Obscured Horizons, set for release on September 18th via Reigning Phoenix Music!
Following the widespread acclaim of their 2024 full-length Skinwalkerand the evocative successor Celestial earlier this year, which was praised by fans and media alike for its melancholic atmospheres, doom-laden heaviness and progressive depth, the band now pushes forward with a composition that feels both expansive and deeply personal. First album single “Lament For The Hollow” opens with a grand, sweeping guitar harmony, unfolding into goosebump-inducing melodies and deeply moving vocals.
The accompanying cinematic animated video mirrors the song’s emotional intensity. Set against a stormy, restless high sea, it visually captures the track’s dark yet captivating atmosphere, both destructive and mesmerizing.
Mark Kelson (vocals, guitars) reveals:
“Lament for the Hollow really come from a place of confronting that moment when everything you thought was solid – your identity, your direction – starts to fracture. I was exploring the idea of stripping away illusion, of recognising the voices and influences around you that aren’t real or honest, and having the strength to cut them off. Time is the ultimate truth-teller, eventually everything false gets washed away, whether you’re ready for it or not. The recurring imagery of waves and erasure ties into that cleansing force, but it’s not gentle—it’s destructive, almost violent. ‘Lament For The Hollow’ is about facing fear, self-doubt, and betrayal, and what happens when people allow themselves to be consumed by emptiness or led astray. It’s both a warning and a kind of catharsis. In a way ‘Lament For The Hollow’ is an anthem for the disenchanted, disillusioned and disenfranchised.”
With Mark Kelson (vocals/guitars) and Richie Poate (guitars) in Melbourne, joined by Niclas Etelävuori (bass,ex-Amorphis/Flat Earth) and Jan Rechberger (drums, Amorphis) in Helsinki, THE ETERNAL have solidified themselves as a truly international collaboration. Their music resonates with fans of acts such as Katatonia, Swallow the Sun, and Anathema – dark yet luminous, heavy yet emotionally transcendent!
Further album details and new singles will be unveiled in the weeks ahead. The band’s latest EP, Celestial, was released in January through Reigning Phoenix Music and is available digitally and as a limited, eco-friendly recycled vinyl LP edition at: https://theeternal.rpm.link/celestialPR
THE ETERNAL is: Mark Kelson / Guitar & Vocals Richie Poate / Guitar Niclas Etelävuori / Bass Jan Rechberger / Drums & Percussion
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
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