VELVETEEN QUEEN Release New Single/Video ‘Talk Or Walk’

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Swedish hard-rock risers Velveteen Queen’s ‘Talk or Walk’ is the fourth single from their eagerly anticipated sophomore album, The Greater Good, due for release this Friday, September 18th via Silver Lining Music. Pre-orders are available at this location.

‘Talk or Walk’ is a snarling rock ‘n’ roll track packed with attitude, grit and zero interest in pulling its punches. Driven by scuzzy guitar riffs and a roaring chorus, it captures the chaos of a relationship on the edge. It’s about frustration and demanding honesty when the excuses have run dry. Speak your mind, face the music, or hit the road!

“‘Talk or Walk’ is a raw, no-bullshit rock anthem about love at the breaking point. Say what you mean, fight for what you want — or get the hell out of the way!” – Velveteen Queen

Watch/Listen to ‘Talk or Walk’ here – video directed by Patric Ullaeus.

Velveteen Queen are rapidly emerging as one of the most exhilarating young acts in the modern rock scene, channeling the swagger, and anthemic power of classic ’80s influences into a bold and contemporary sound. Having shared stages with Alice Cooper and Judas Priest, the five-piece have already built a reputation for their explosive live performances, undeniable stage presence and hook-laden rock songs.

Watch/Listen to the recently released singles ‘The Greater Good’ featuring Peter Keys (Lynyrd Skynyrd) on piano, ‘Adrenaline’ and ‘Too Far Gone’ here. All videos were directed by acclaimed filmmaker Patric Ullaeus.

The new album The Greater Good is a record which channels the strut of the Sunset Strip’s glory days via Sweden, with a healthy dash of old-school Guns N’ Roses, alongside spiritual ties to Aerosmith, Velvet Revolver and Hanoi Rocks. Produced by renowned producer Sören Andersen, the album showcases Velveteen Queen’s immediate energy and vitality. From the teasing riff and maraca-shake of “Too Far Gone” to the sleazy bad boy strut of “Liar” with its low-slung, hard-hitting riffs. Yet there’s also full ballad artistry on display with the soulful “Chains”, showing that Velveteen Queen can bring it down to strands of raw emotion.

The Greater Good track listing:

  1. Too Far Gone
  2. The Greater Good
  3. Talk or Walk
  4. Adrenaline
  5. Can’t Go Back in Time
  6. Chains
  7. It Ain’t Over
  8. Liar
  9. Best of the Best
  10. Sorry
  11. Try (to Believe Me)

With The Greater Good, Velveteen Queen will continue to bring their high voltage energy to the stage, delivering full throttle rock ’n’ roll shows as they power their relentless rise towards rock ’n’ roll domination. Catch Velveteen Queen live and experience their full force for yourself.

Upcoming shows:
18 Sept – Debaser Nova, Stockholm (SE)
19 Sept – Valand, Gothenburg (SE)

More dates soon to be announced; for tickets and more information visit velveteenqueentheband.com

The Greater Good is out this Friday, September 18th be on vinyl, CD, digital formats and D2C bundles. Pre-order the album and stream the singles now at this location.

VELVETEEN QUEEN are:
Samuel Nilsson – Lead Vocals, Keys
Lukas Axx – Guitar
Noah Mardh – Guitar
Vilmer Fall – Bass
Isac Borg – Drums

Follow VELVETEEN QUEEN on:
velveteenqueentheband.com
facebook.com/velveteenqueen.gbg
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tiktok.com/@velveteenqueen_band

ETERNITY’S END to Release New Album “Titanblood” on November 6th, First Single ‘Ravenheart’ Out Now

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Eternity’s End has released “Ravenheart”, first single taken from the new album “Titanblood” to be released on November 6 by Scarlet Records. 

“Ravenheart” is based on a character from the second book of David Gemmell’s “Rigante” series and tells the story of an anti-hero. Musically the song is dark, neoclassical and progressive, with an odd meter chorus and some interesting key changes and a long solo section with a strong Cacophony influence. 

“Titanblood”:

  • Fourth studio-album for the masterful German power metal band led by virtuoso guitarist Christian Muenzner (former Obscura, Paradox, Necrophagist);
  • first record featuring the new singer and frontman Mike Livas (Silent Winter, Bloodorn);
  • produced, mixed and mastered by Hannes Grossmann at Mordor Sound Studios;
  • cover artwork by Dimitar Nikolov;

FFO: Symphony X, (early) Blind Guardian, (early) Helloween, Helstar, Crimson Glory;

“Titanblood” tracklist:
1 The Gods Of Bal Sagoth
2 Sword In The Storm
3 Titanblood
4 Interstellar Transmission
5 In The Wake Of The Carrion King
6 Eternal Winter
7 Gates Of Eternity
8 The Abyss Watchers
9 Ravenheart
10 Rule The Night
Total running time – 51:08

artwork by Dimitar Nikolov

“Titanblood” will captivate the listener through fast, aggressive and technical power metal songs with soaring lead vocals, big anthemic choruses, crazy solo duels and harmonies and riffs at times bordering on technical-thrash.

The new Eternity’s End album brings back some of the more progressive and symphonic elements found on the band’s first record and combining those with heavier influences.

While not being a proper concept album, every “Titanblood” song tells about dark fantasy stories inspired by writers like Robert E. Howard, Michael Moorcock and Edgar Allan Poe, and video games like “Dark Souls”.

Eternity’s End are:
Mike Livas – vocals
Christian Muenzner – guitar
Justin Hombach – guitar
Jimmy Pitts – keyboards
Linus Klausenitzer – bass
Hannes Grossmann – drums

ALLUME Unveil Official Video for ‘La Stessa Idea’ from Upcoming Debut Album

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Italian post-stoner quartet ALLUME return with the official video for “La Stessa Idea”, one of the tracks featured on their forthcoming debut album Ex Luto, due out September 18th, 2026 via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records on deluxe colored vinyl and digital formats.

Following the recent release of their second single “Espressionismi”, ALLUME now turn the spotlight back to “La Stessa Idea”, the first track they unveiled from Ex Luto. The new official video adds a visual dimension to a song that sits at the heart of the album’s emotional landscape, combining the band’s heavy, atmospheric sound with a sense of tension and introspection.

Driven by weighty guitar work, hypnotic rhythms and a steadily building intensity, “La Stessa Idea” reflects the more direct and visceral approach that defines Ex Luto. The track captures ALLUME’s ability to balance crushing post-stoner dynamics with darker, more immersive atmospheres, revealing a band increasingly focused on impact rather than excess.

Recorded almost entirely live during the summer of 2024 at Villa Ridente, Ex Luto represents a defining step in ALLUME’s evolution. Much of the material was written during the suspended months of the pandemic and gradually became a cathartic journey through loss, change and transformation.

Compared to their debut O.D.E., the new album is more direct both musically and lyrically. Towering guitar walls, deep psychedelic bass textures and heavy, obsessive grooves form the backbone of a record built around raw impact, live chemistry and emotional tension.

With Ex Luto now just around the corner, “La Stessa Idea” offers another glimpse into an album that refuses to choose between heaviness and atmosphere, instead bringing both together into something deeply personal and visceral.

Tracklist:

  1. Espressionismi
  2. Stanco
  3. La Stessa Idea
  4. Apparire Confuso
  5. Più In Basso
  6. AB +/-
  7. Distanze
  8. Il Panorama
  9. Tardis
  10. Cosa Sembro

For more info:
​https://www.facebook.com/allumeband​
​​https://www.instagram.com/allumeband​​
​https://allume1.bandcamp.com/​​
​https://argonautarecords.com/

UNNAMED FEELING Announce Debut Album “Mellow Shades Of Green And Yellow”, First Single & Video “Negative Narrative” Out Now

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Promo picture by Santtu Paananen

Finnish rockers Unnamed Feeling are set to release their debut album ‘mellow shades of green and yellow’ on November 13th 2026 via Secret Entertainment. 

The first single ‘negative narrative’ is accompanied by a music video which is available below.

The band comments:

“With its compelling riff, only three lines of lyrics and a straightforward composition, negative narrative is a song about the prejudices and expectations we face as children – who/what we should become, and how such assumptions affect us growing up. There’s this idea of a “normative life course” that’s laid out for children, with all the crucial decisions already made for them and expected milestones to be achieved at certain parts of life. Such path is to be pursued with constant social pressure from those around us – especially those most closely related.

Moving between the driving opening riff, open major chords in the verses and the heavier half-time bridge section, the song blends together pop melody and the roughness of rock music.

The video was shot in a classroom at a school building, an ambience thought would best reflect the theme of the song. The sepia color palette combined with its chaotic and blistering performance makes the video a memorable visual experience, with a relatability in the frustration we all share – longing for the past. 

As for the studio, the song was one of the very few on the album with which we had to do two takes instead of only one, as with no use of a click track the first take had slightly too much variation at times with the tempo. As an experimental thing for the lower frequencies both a bass guitar and a synth bass were used, which resulted in the thick bass sound that carries throughout the song.” 

LISTEN to the single: https://push.fm/fl/unnamed-feeling-negative

–Composed & lyrics by Eemeli Mäntylä
–Mixed & mastered by Simon J. Kok
–ISRC: FI3FC2603701
–Single cover picture: Santtu Paananen, design by Eemeli Mäntylä

Unnamed Feeling is a rock duo from Pori, Finland. Formed in 2021 the band consists of Matti Meronen (vocals, guitar) and Eemeli Mäntylä (vocals, drums). Known for their blatant delivery and blistering live performances, their raw attitude combined with a love for pop music blends into an intriguing and fresh approach. 

Their debut album “mellow shades of green and yellow”, released in November 2026, combines the aforementioned into a concise yet rich soundscape, with a theme that relies on how different the world looks through the eyes of a child – more vibrant, more bright, more warm – more mellow. 

Over the past year, the band has been actively touring their home country, playing many legendary underground venues such as Bar Loose (Helsinki), Lepakkomies (Helsinki), Bar15 Basement (Seinäjoki) and Nirvana (Turku).

Track list:
01. negative narrative
02. burdock
03. give me murder!
04. son of a gypsy
05. my paracosm
06. feeling alright
07. shame on you
08. dandelions milk
09. mollusk Song
10. hang a while with me
11. asperger’s
12. mellow shades of green and yellow

-Mixed & mastered by Simon J. Kok
-Album cover by Eemeli Mäntylä

Line-up:
Matti Meronen – vocals, guitar
Eemeli Mäntylä – vocals, drums

Links:
https://www.facebook.com/unnamedfeelingfinland
https://www.instagram.com/unnamed.feeling.band
https://www.tiktok.com/@unnamedfeeling_band
https://unnamedfeeling.bandcamp.com

THE WARNING Announce ‘Everything’s Falling World Tour’ for Spring 2027

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The Warning have announced their Everything’s Falling World Tour, kicking off with their first-ever headline stadium show at Mexico City’s Estadio GNP Seguros on February 5, 2027. Marking a major new milestone for the Monterrey sister trio, the performance will see The Warning take over the 65,000-capacity stadium before bringing their live show across the UK, Europe, U.S. and Canada throughout April and May 2027, with stops in London, Berlin, Paris, Las Vegas, San Francisco, Vancouver, Denver, Atlanta, Toronto, New York City, Boston and more. See the full list of tour dates below.

Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, September 18 at 10am local time. Patreon presale and VIP packages begin Tuesday, September 15 at 10am EDT / 7am PDT and run through Thursday, September 17 at 10pm local time. Artist presale begins Wednesday, September 16 at 10am local time and runs through Thursday, September 17 at 10pm local time. Additional local presales will take place Thursday, September 17 from 10am to 10pm local time. Canada and EU/UK will follow the same on-sale timeline. For tickets and to sign up for the artist pre-sale, visit https://thewarningband.com/pages/tour.

Before kicking off the tour, The Warning will headline the halftime show, presented by American Express, at the 2026 NFL Mexico City Game between the Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, November 22.

The announcements add to a landmark year for The Warning following the release of their fifth studio album, Everything’s Falling, out now via Lava/Republic Records. The album arrived as “Kerosene” reached #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, making The Warning the first Mexican band and first all-female band to top the chart.

New album Everything’s Falling captures a period of growth, self-discovery and resilience for Daniela “Dany” Villarreal, Paulina “Pau” Villarreal and Alejandra “Ale” Villarreal, while showcasing the fearless songwriting and explosive musicianship at the core of the band. The album was recorded in their hometown of Monterrey, Mexico, with longtime producer Anton DeLost after the band made the conscious decision to step off the road in 2025 and focus fully on writing. Listen to the album HERE.

Across the album, The Warning continue to push forward sonically and creatively. “Kerosene” delivers defiant attitude and a driving riff, while “Ritual” explores existential anxiety through dramatic polyrhythms and haunting harmonies. Elsewhere, “Ego” channels frustration into swagger, and “Bite My Tongue” delivers sharp, biting energy.

Most recently, The Warning joined Carín León on stage during three of his shows at Sphere in Las Vegas, performing “Love to Be Loved” together. The appearances continued a banner year on the road for the band, which has seen them take stages across North America, Latin America, Europe and Asia, including dates supporting Yungblud on the IDOLS World Tour, major international festival appearances and headline shows of their own.

Catch The Warning live as they bring the Everything’s Falling World Tour to stages around the world.

TOUR DATES:
February 5 – Estadio GNP Seguros – Mexico City, Mexico
March 9 – Palacio Vistalegre, Madrid
March 10 – St Jordi Club, Barcelona
March 12 – Transbordeur, Lyon
March 14 – Fabrique, Milan
March 15 – Gasometer, Vienna
March 17 – Křižík Pavilion, Prague
March 18 – Zenith, Munich
March 19 – Mitsubishi Electric Halle, Düsseldorf
March 21 – Uber Eats Music Hall, Berlin
March 23 – Zénith Paris – La Villette, Paris
March 25 – 013 Poppodium, Tilburg
March 26 – Ancienne Belgique, Brussels
March 27 – Rockhal, Luxembourg
March 29 – O2 Academy, Birmingham
March 30 – O2 Academy, Glasgow
April 1 – O2 Victoria Warehouse, Manchester
April 2  – OVO Arena Wembley, London
April 17 – Pearl Concert Theater at Palms Casino Resort – Las Vegas, NV
April 18 – The Van Buren – Phoenix, AZ
April 20 – The Warfield – San Francisco, CA
April 22 – Roseland Theater – Portland, OR
April 23 – Moore Theatre – Seattle, WA
April 25 – Vogue Theatre – Vancouver, BC
April 28 – Fillmore Auditorium – Denver, CO
April 30 – Boeing Center at Tech Port – San Antonio, TX
May 1 – The Criterion – Oklahoma City, OK
May 2 – Bayou Music Center – Houston, TX
May 4 – The Eastern – Atlanta, GA
May 6 – The Fillmore – Detroit, MI
May 8 – History Ottawa – Ottawa, ON
May 9 – MTELUS – Montreal, QC
May 11 – History – Toronto, ON
May 15 – Citizens Live at The Wylie – Pittsburgh, PA
May 18 –  Brooklyn Paramount – Brooklyn, NY
May 23 – MGM Music Hall at Fenway – Boston, MA

ABOUT THE WARNING:
The Warning grew up writing songs, playing shows, and sharpening their craft together in Monterrey, Mexico. That lifelong bond between sisters Daniela “Dany” Villarreal (guitar, lead vocals, piano), Paulina “Pau” Villarreal (drums, vocals, piano), and Alejandra “Ale” Villarreal (bass, piano, backing vocals) fuels their uncompromising vision and drives the chemistry that powers the band. After building a global audience with early independent releases, The Warning broke through with ERROR [2022] and Keep Me Fed [2024]. The latter pushed their career streams past 785 million and earned a Latin GRAMMY® nomination for Best Rock Song for “Qué Más Quieres,” alongside nominations at the MTV VMAs and MTV EMAs. Relentless touring has taken them around the world, headlining packed venues and sharing stages with artists including Yungblud, Halsey, Evanescence, Muse, and Foo Fighters. In 2025, they capped off the cycle with sold-out shows for 30,000 fans in Mexico City, captured on the live album and concert film Live From Auditorio Nacional, CDMX, which screened in AMC and Cinépolis theaters. In 2026, the band released their fifth studio album, Everything’s Falling, as single “Kerosene” made history at #1 on Billboard’s Mainstream Rock Airplay chart – making them the first Mexican band and first all-female band to top the chart. Up next, The Warning continue their global rise with the Everything’s Falling World Tour.

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BraveWords Records Announces Digital Release of Power Metallers ILIUM “Scythe Ballet”

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BraveWords Records has announced the Bandcamp digital release of Australian (Newcastle, New South Wales) fantasy power metallers ILIUM’s 2026 album, Scythe Ballet.

The band states: “The response to the physical release has been fantastic, and so we are happy to announce that from today, the album is available digitally via Bandcamp through BraveWords Records. Other digital services will be announced later this year, however Bandcamp is the most direct and immediate way to support the band.”

Ilium need no special introduction, as the adventurous and progressively developed power metal they have been delivering has become their very own sonic trademark through the years. However, with their new album, they have managed to take their music to a whole new level. Adam Smith on guitar, bass and keyboards, Jason Hodges on guitar, and Tim Yatras on drums join forces with vocalist Giles Lavery (Warlord, Alcatrazz, Jack Starr, Dragonsclaw), and the result is an amazing full-length that perfectly captures the definitive Ilium sound.

Is this the “thinking man’s power metal”? Yes, it is. Not only because of the song structures, which explore new progressive dimensions, and not only because of Lavery’s vocals, which bring a fresh wave of inspiration to the entire album, but mainly because of the overall songwriting, which ultimately becomes the album’s greatest feature. And that practically means that Scythe Ballet is an album you simply won’t be able to stop listening to.

Complex, exotically melodic and still so damned catchy, Scythe Ballet marks the return of a band with a truly special musical character and is an album that should not be missed, especially by those who are searching for something more in their daily metal listening.

Stream or Download: ilium-bwr.bandcamp.com/

Tracklisting:
“Infant Clairvoyants”
“Blood Embers”
“Scythe Ballet”
“Confessions Of A Former God”
“Extinction Point”
“Byzantium”
“Jovian Storm”
“Lexicon”
“Morality Virus”
“The Prophet King”

Mixed and mastered by Thomas Mergler

Band members:
Giles Lavery – vocals
Jason Hodges – guitars
Adam Smith – guitar, bass, keyboards
Tim Yatras – drums

Links:

www.facebook.com/iliumofficial
www.facebook.com/GilesRLavery

About ILIUM:

Ilium is an Australian melodic power metal band formed in Newcastle in 1998. Founding mainstay is guitarist-songwriter, Jason Hodges. Upon Adam Smith (ex-Oracle) joining on guitar they have released eight studio albums; Sirens of the Styx (18 December 2003), Permian Dusk (25 November 2005), Vespertilion (17 April 2007), Ageless Decay (22 June 2009), Genetic Memory (26 August 2011), My Misanthropia (14 March 2015), Sirens of the Styx: Re-Styxed (25 October 2017) and Carcinogeist (28 February 2020).