Finnish progressive heavy metal band Mastord releases the second single from their upcoming third album. “Kaarne” is a deep kaleidoscope of rhythm, sound, and words, blending the multifaceted nature of progressive music with the power of storytelling. Mastord’s profound lyrics and ethereal soundscape create a composition that doesn’t just play – it resonates through every layer of the soul. “Kaarne” is not just a song – it’s a universe, unfolding new landscapes note by note.
Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Bandcamp, Youtube, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/mastord-kaarne
ISRC: FI3FC24503053
Composer: Kari Syvelä
Lyrics: Markku Pihlaja
Mastord is a Finnish progressively rocking project that has released two albums Trail Of Consequence 2019 and To Whom Bow Even The Trees 2021. The upcoming album, Lemmon Lintu, will be released on February 14, 2025, exactly six years after the debut album.
A lot has changed since the last release. The singing language has changed from English to Finnish, the soundscape has become lighter and new people have brought their strong expertise to the music.
Markku Pihlaja, vocals and lyrics Jenni Roslakka, backing vocals Jarmo Pikka, drums Antti Huopainen, pianos, electric pianos and Hammonds Pasi Hakuli, bass frequencies Kari Syvelä, guitars and synthesizers
Dutch Blackened Death Metal band ONHEIL is returning to its Black Metal roots to kick off its 25th anniversary year. The band is releasing a digitally remastered version of the demo track “My Evil Side”, originally featured on their long-sold-out 1999 demo “Sterf”. With its raw and primitive sound, this track offers a glimpse into ONHEIL’s early years. Current fans and supporters can now experience this piece of history thanks to the re-release by Sweden’s BLACK LION RECORDS.
The re-release is accompanied by a music video composed largely of footage from ONHEIL’s first three years, when some band members were still in their teenage years. The video centers on their second live show and features shots from an unfinished music video, along with dark, ritualistic Black Metal imagery.
The “My Evil Side” single and music video mark the beginning of ONHEIL’s celebratory “25 Years of ONHEIL” campaign. This anniversary year promises to offer fans, known as The Omega Legions, a deeper insight into the band’s history. More unreleased and rare music, photos, and videos from their journey will be shared through their social media channels, and fans are encouraged to stay connected for the latest updates.
ONHEIL will also perform live shows and do tours during the anniversary, including special old-school sets featuring tracks exclusively from their demos and their debut album, ‘Razor’.
After overcoming lineup changes and Covid setbacks, ONHEIL made a return in June 2023 with their album ‘In Black Ashes’, released by BLACK LION RECORDS. This “furious yet melodic” comeback album received high praise from the metal media. Legendary producer Dan Swanö (Dissection, Opeth, Dark Funeral, Bloodbath, Marduk, Insomnium) handled the mixing and mastering at Unisound Studios, while vocals and drums were recorded by Jonathan Merrelaar at Red Pack Studios (Picture). Guitar recordings were assisted by Bart Hennephof (Textures) at Creative Music Lab.
With their sixth studio album, The End Will Show Us How, slated for release in five weeks, TREMONTI is back with the fourth track available in advance of the album. The title track “The End Will Show Us How” kicks off with the signature finger picking that has been a facet of Mark’s entire career. Singing about the moment of clarity that comes from the decisions made throughout life, TREMONTI paints a reflective portrait that becomes instantly relatable to every listener. Backed by Eric Friedman (guitars), Tanner Keegan (bass) and Ryan Bennett (drums), world-renowned guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Mark Tremonti delivers another mid-tempo classic to the TREMONTI catalog. The song is now available via all digital service providers.
With a musical catalog that includes 18 previously released full length albums from his work with Creed, Alter Bridge and various solo endeavors, the new album entitled The End Will Show Us How is scheduled for global release on January 10, 2025 via longtime partner, Napalm Records. Mark Tremonti is back with a collection of 12 original compositions that continue his musical evolution while showcasing his ability to write memorable songs – something he has done for nearly three decades.
Tremonti’s musicianship and songwriting is on full display on each song on The End Will Show Us How. Tracks like “It’s Not Over,” “I’ll Take My Chances” and “All The Wicked Things” show that Mark continues to create compositions that continue to engage audiences comprised of both old and new fans alike. “Nails” is a musical idea that Mark has had for years and finally found the inspiration to complete. “Tomorrow We Will Fail” is an inspirational piece that talks about not putting off until tomorrow something you can conquer today. “Now That I’ve Made It” is a message for anyone who has ever had anyone doubt them and try to hold them back from following their dreams. The album opener “The Mother, The Earth and I” is a personal favorite of Mark’s and sets the tone for what fans can expect from the rest of the album. The song talks about the connection that all people have to the planet Earth regardless of personal differences. The visually captivating music video depicts the message of the song with cinematic visuals created by director J.T. Ibanez (Sevendust, Hawthorne Heights, Loveless) and can be seen HERE. The debut single “Just Too Much” is currently in the Top 30 at Active Rock radio and moving up the charts with a bullet. An official music video for the single, also directed by J.T. Ibanez, can be seen HERE.
The End Will Show Us Howwas produced by longtime friend and collaborator Michael “Elvis” Baskette – the producer Mark has worked with exclusively since 2007.
Mark Tremonti is currently on tour across the United States with the recently reunited Creed. TREMONTI will tour around the globe in support of The End Will Show Us How in 2025. Dates for Europe are recently announced and more information on additional tour dates will be available in the near future. Go to MarkTremonti.com for more details.
The End Will Show Us How Tour 2025 14.01.25 DE – Hamburg / Gruenspan 16.01.25 SE – Stockholm / Debaser 17.01.25 NO – Oslo / John Dee 19.01.25 DK – Copenhagen / Lille Vega 20.01.25 DE – Berlin / Columbia Theater 21.01.25 CZ – Prague / Palac Akropolis 23.01.25 PL – Krakow / Hype Park 25.01.25 CH – Zurich / Komplex 457 27.01.25 IT – Milan / Magazzini Generali 28.01.25 AT – Vienna / Szene 30.01.25 DE – Munich / Technikum 31.01.25 DE – Frankfurt / Zoom 01.02.25 DE – Cologne / Kantine 02.02.25 NL – Amsterdam / Melkweg 03.02.25 NL – Tilburg / O13 05.02.25 GB – Bristol / O2 Academy 06.02.25 GB – Glasgow / SWG3 Galvanizers 07.02.25 GB – Belfast / Limelight 1 09.02.25 IE – Dublin / Academy 11.02.25 GB – Birmingham / O2 Institute 13.02.25 GB – Manchester / O2 Ritz 14.02.25 GB – London / O2 Forum Kentish Town 16.02.25 FR – Paris / Alhambra 17.02.25 BE – Antwerp / Trix
About TREMONTI: After three decades, 18 full-length albums, and thousands of shows, Mark Tremonti continues to relentlessly push himself as a guitarist, a vocalist, and a songwriter, above all. This unstoppable drive has underscored his catalog earmarked by a GRAMMY® Award, cumulative streams in the billions, and total sales of 60 million units worldwide across his inexhaustible output with Creed, Alter Bridge, and solo band TREMONTI. Distinguished as Guitar World’s “Guitarist of the Decade,” selected as a flagship PRS endorsee,and celebrated on the covers of numerous publications worldwide, he approaches the guitar with an insatiable curiosity and innate need to create. At the same time, he constantly stretches his voice, reaching new heights with each subsequent project.
His voice, writing, and playing have supercharged Tremonti as a force in its own right. The band has delivered a string of celebrated releases, including All I Was [2012], Cauterize[2015], Dust [2016], A Dying Machine [2019] accompanied by an acclaimed novel of the same name co-written by Mark with John Shirley, and Marching In Time [2021]. Earning acclaim, KERRANG! hailed the latter as “another worthy chapter in its creator’s well-populated book,” and American Songwriter praised how “Marching In Time is structured around denser melodies and reflective epistles prodding around chunkier riffs.” Loudwire applauded the title track as “hypnotically epic,” and Guitar World readers voted “Now and Forever” as “The Best Riff of 2021.” Now, he levels up all around on his 19th overall LP and sixth TREMONTI full-length, The End Will Show Us How[Napalm Records].
With muscular grooves, evocative solos, heart-pumping riffs, and seismic melodic vocals, The End Will Show Us How is a testament to Tremonti’s legacy of ceaseless creativity and a triumph for him.
Germany’s dark metal pioneers NACHTBLUT have announced their seventh studio album, Todschick [eng: dead chic], set to be released on February 21, 2025 via Napalm Records. The quartet unveils ten new tracks, expanding their repertoire by incorporating various stylistic elements and 1980s-inspired synthesizer sounds, seamlessly blending this with their signature dark metal sound and Askeroth’s distinctive vocals.
The even more sinister and versatile offering follows their 2020’s successful album Vanitas, which reached #19 on the official German album charts. Produced by the renowned Chris Harms of Lord of the Lost, the wooden box set also includes a bonus CD with seven additional tracks, featuring collaborations with genre heavyweights – promising an extra surprise.
Today, NACHTBLUT unveils the beautifully gloomy title track, “Todschick”, together with an eerie official music video. Like death itself, it blends catchy synths with explosive riffs, embracing the inevitability of death while redefining the beauty of darkness. Place your pre-order now and listen to “Todschick” below for a taste of what’s to come! Plus, German fans should make sure to join the band as they hit the road in spring 2025. See below for all current dates!
NACHTBLUT about the new single: “With this song, NACHTBLUT embraces death and simultaneously reveals the beauty of darkness, redefining the word ‘Todschick’ (dead chic). As the title track of the album, it’s the perfect introduction to a new era.”
Embrace the Darkness: NACHTBLUT’s Todschick Marks a New Dark Metal Dawn
The monumental release of Todschick not only presents 10 fresh new tracks, but even offers a wooden box set which includes a bonus CD with seven additional tracks, featuring collaborations with guest artists such as Frank Herzig (Schattenmann), Freki (Varg), Tetzel (Asenblut/All For Metal), Eric Fish (Subway To Sally), and further top acts.
The melancholic track “Das Leben der Anderen” criticizes modern societal ills like doom-scrolling through social media, overlaying the seemingly perfect lives of others with guttural screams. Meanwhile, the dark, new-wave-synth track “Manchmal kommen sie wieder” explores the eternal cycles of creation, destruction and war. Some songs also reference film classics, including “Stirb Langsam,” a humorous celebration of escapism, which, in true NACHTBLUT style, conceals a sharp message. Tracks like “Kinder des Zorns” invite headbanging with especially hard riffs and tempo. With “Schneller als der Tod,” the band ventures into entirely new musical territory, seamlessly merging epic wild west elements with the powerful sounds of dark metal. Energetic melodies blend perfectly with Askeroth’s characteristic vocals, creating a unique atmosphere that brings the album to a striking conclusion, offering an unexpected musical twist.
With Todschick, NACHTBLUT not only masterfully enriches dark metal with captivating, genre-spanning sounds that set new accents, but also addresses contemporary societal issues, striking a chord with the times. This new masterpiece is an invitation to view the dark beauty of life and its challenges in a new light, and to join the band on their 2025 headline tour to experience it live!
NACHTBLUT on the new album: “Todschick is an album where death sets the rhythm, a musical blood kiss, in which the line between fiction and reality fades with every note.”
Todschick tracklisting: 01 Von Hass Getrieben 02 Todschick 03 Nachtgeweiht 04 Das Leben Der Anderen 05 Manchmal Kommen Sie Wieder 06 Mein Ist Die Hölle 07 Götterstille 08 Kinder Des Zorns 09 Stirb Langsam 10 Schneller Als Der Tod
NACHTBLUT live 2025:
Nachtblut “Todschick” Tour 2025: 21.02.25 DE – Hanover / Musikzentrum 22.02.25 DE – Osnabrück / Rosenhof 27.02.25 AT – Wien / Szene 28.02.25 DE – Munich / Backstage – Sold Out 01.03.25 DE – Stuttgart / ClubCann – Sold Out 02.03.25 DE – Stuttgart / ClubCann *Additional Show 06.03.25 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch 07.03.25 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser 08.03.25 DE – Berlin / Hole44 13.03.25 DE – Oberhausen / Kulttempel 14.03.25 DE – Frankfurt / Das Bett 15.03.25 CH – Luzern / Konzerthaus Schüür
Metal powerhouse BLEED FROM WITHIN have announced their new album Zenith that’s set to be released on the 4th April via Nuclear Blast Records. Alongside the announcement, the band have revealed the video for new single ‘In Place Of Your Halo’, a thunderous shot of modern metal fury that pays homage to their native Scotland with a bagpipe-backed refrain for the ages.
On the news of their new album the band comment: “In Place Of Your Halo marks the beginning of the next chapter for Bleed From Within. It is an anthem for those that feel like life has passed them by, or those that have been held back by their own limitations. We are killing the older version of ourselves in order to grow. This develops our resilience, a topic that underpins this band’s journey and most of what we shout about. We’ve not had it easy, but neither has anyone else. This song is for all of us.
Through this growth, we come closer to our potential, our Zenith – the title of our 7th studio album. This is a body of work that we are so immensely proud of and look forward to sharing more of over the coming months. We couldn’t think of a more fitting introduction to our next steps as a band than a breakdown with some bagpipes over it. Plenty more new music to follow. Enjoy.”
ZENITH TRACKLIST 1. Violent Nature 2. In Place Of Your Halo 3. Zenith 4. God Complex 5. A Hope In Hell 6. Dying Sun 7. Immortal Desire (ft. Brann Dailor) 8. Chained To Hate 9. Known By No Name 10. Hands Of Sin (ft. Josh Middleton) 11. Edge Of Infinity
Be the first to hear ‘In Place Of Your Halo’ live as BLEED FROM WITHIN join SLIPKNOT‘s ‘Here Comes The Pain’ Europe and UK tour from tomorrow. You can also catch the band across North America in 2025 supporting BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and TRIVIUM on ‘The Poisoned Ascendancy’ tour before they return to the UK and Europe for ‘The Zenith Tour’ where they’ll be joined by AFTER THE BURIAL and GREAT AMERICAN GHOST.
HERE COMES THE PAIN TOUR 2024 supporting SLIPKNOT 05.12.24 – NL, Amsterdam – Ziggo Dome 06.12.24 – DE, Dortmund – Westfalenhalle 08.12.24 – DE, Stuttgart – Schleyerhalle 09.12.24 – DE, Germany – Quarterback 11.12.24 – CH, Zurich – Hallenstadion 12.12.24 – FR, Paris – Accor Arena 14.12.24 – UK, Leeds – First Direct Arena 15.12.24 – UK, Glasgow – OVO Hydro 17.12.24 – UK, Manchester – Co-op Live Arena 18.12.24 – UK, Birmingham – Utilita Arena 20.12.24 – UK, London – The O2 21.12.24 – UK, London – The O2
THE POISONED ASCENDANCY NORTH AMERICAN TOUR 2025 supporting BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE and TRIVIUM 19.04.25 – MO, Chesterfield – The Factory 20.04.25 – NE, Omaha – Steelhouse 22.04.25 – WI, Green Bay – Epic Event Center 23.04.25 – MI, Grand Rapids – GLC Live At 20 Monroe 26.04.25 – IL, Chicago – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom 27.04.25 – MI, Detroit – The Fillmore 29.04.25 – PA, Pittsburgh – Stage AE 30.04.25 – PA, Philadelphia – The Fillmore 02.05.25 – MA, Boston – MCM Music Hall At Fenway 03.05.25 – QC, Laval – Place Bell 04.05.25 – ON, Toronto – Great Canadian Resort Theatre 06.05.25 – DC, Washington – The Anthem 07.05.25 – NY, New York – The Rooftop At Pier 17 09.05.25 – PA, Bethlehem – Wind Creek Event Center 11.05.25 – TN, Nashville – The Pinnacle 13.05.25 – KY, Corbin – Corbin Arena 14.05.25 – GA, Atlanta – Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre 17.05.25 – NC, Charlotte – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre 18.05.25 – NC, Raleigh – Red Hat Amphitheater
THE ZENITH TOUR 2025 w/ AFTER THE BURIAL & GREAT AMERICAN GHOST 10.09.25 – BE, Antwerp – Zappa 11.09.25 – DE, Cologne – Live Music Hall 12.09.25 – DE, Hamburg – Docks 13.09.25 – DE, Berlin – Kesselhaus 14.09.25 – PL, Warsaw – Progresja 16.09.25 – FI, Helsinki – Tavastia 17.09.25 – FI, Tampere – Olympia-Kortteli 19.09.25 – SE, Stockholm – Klubben Fryshuset 20.09.25 – SE, Gothenburg – Pustervik 21.09.25 – NO, Oslo – Vulkan Arena 22.09.25 – DK, Copenhagen – Amager Bio 24.09.25 – CZ, Prague – Meet Factory 25.09.25 – HU, Budapest – Barba Negra 26.09.25 – AT, Vienna – SIMM City 27.09.25 – DE, Munich – Backstage 28.09.25 – CH, Zürich – Kompex 457 30.09.25 – FR, Villeurbanne – CCO La Rayonne 01.10.25 – FR, Toulouse – La Cabane 03.10.25 – PT, Lisbon – LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo 04.10.25 – ES, Madrid – Salva Mon Live 05.10.25 – ES, Barcelona – Razzmatazz 2 07.10.25 – FR, Paris – Bataclan 08.10.25 – NL, Tilburg – 013 Poppodium 10.10.25 – UK, London – O2 Forum Kentish Town 11.10.25 – UK, Manchester – O2 Ritz 12.10.25 – UK, Glasgow – Barrowlands
PESTILENT SCARS is a five-piece melodic death metal band from Oulu. All the members are between 18 and 19 years old. The band’s central themes focus on melodic songwriting, pure emotion, tight gigs and overall the old school way of getting around.
The band is about to release their debut album Meadows of Misfortune on January 17th 2025 via Inverse Records.
The third single ‘Golden Maiden’ is out today and it displays the band’s multi-genre background, being the song with the most writing contributions from all members.
Music by Elias Vierimaa, Pasi Matinolli & Topi Ilmola
Lyrics by Pasi Matinolli
ISRC: FI3FC2448703
Single cover by Topi Ilmola
“Mostly my writing comes straight from the heart. When I write music it has to come naturally. Melodies are very important to me and that’s why we have lot of melodic riffs in our songs. It tells you a story, it’s not basic death metal. I feel like I can show much more about myself with melodies. It’s something that I do. I don’t think a lot about which bands have inspired me, but i have to say that gothenburg’s melodic death metal scene from 90’s has inspired me a lot. But our music still has that Finnish melancholy. Both Finnish and Swedish melodic death metal is very important to me.” – Guitarist/Songwriter, Elias Vierimaa
Meadows of Misfortune Track list:
01. Into The Meadows 02. Internal Torment 03. Golden Maiden 04. Deceitful Phoenix 05. Unreality 06. A Reaching Hand 07. Democide 08. All On My Own 09. In Search Of Reason 10. False Messiah
Album cover by Topi Ilmola
Pestilent Scars was born in the winter of 2022/2023. The band has had the same line-up for almost its entire existence. Pestilent Scars released their first single “Deceitful Phoenix” in the summer of 2023. The single was a relative success. Deceitful Phoenix” was followed by “All On My Own” in the autumn of the same year.
The band played several live shows in 2023 and 2024, which were energetic and showcased the band’s overall idea. At their last gig the band performed their forthcoming album “Meadows Of Misfortune”. The album will be released in early 2025.
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