After more than a year on tour, German heavy psychedelic quartet KANT return with a new single titled “QUALM”, marking the first glimpse of their next creative chapter. The track is out now via Sound of Liberation Records.
While the vintage rock approach that dominated Paranoia Pilgrimage still lingers in the background, “QUALM” pushes the band into rougher, louder, and more restless territory. The atmosphere remains dark, but the edges feel sharper and more urgent, hinting at a band in motion rather than reflection.
The band comments: “Qualm is omnipresent. Whether on the street, in a bar, or in your head. It’s the love–hate relationship between yourself and the haze that not only surrounds you but consumes you. Because of this, Qualm works in both German and English. While the word is a synonym for ‘smoke’ in German, in English it translates to ‘doubt’ or ‘a bad feeling.’ That is precisely what the song is meant to convey sonically.”
This dual meaning is deeply embedded in the track’s sonic character, where swirling psychedelia, driving rhythms, and a sense of unease collide into a dense, intoxicating haze.
“QUALM” will be also released as a 7-inch vinyl single. On the B-side, listeners will find the track “Vicious Circle”, previously available only online, making this the first physical release to feature the band’s full catalogue to date.
KANT is a heavy psychedelic band hailing from the underground music scene of Aschaffenburg, Germany. Formed in 2020, the band has quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the genre, known for their intense live performances and mind-bending soundscapes.
Drawing inspiration from the psychedelic alternative scene of the late 60s and 70s, as well as the heavy metal and doom of the 80s and 90s, KANT creates a unique sound that blends distorted guitars, pounding drums, and swirling melodies with haunting vocals and experimental noise. Highly recommended for fans of King Gizzard & The Wizard Lizard, Witchcraft, Pentagram, Uncle Acid & The Deadbeats, Kadavar or Hällas!
KANT live: 13.02.2026 (DE) Frankfurt – Engelsburg 14.02.2026 (DE) Bielefeld – Blues Bar
KANT is: Marius Seidel – Guitar, Vocals Nicolas Jordan – Guitar, Vocals Elena Strähle – Bass Bryan Göbel – Drums
The next season of the ultimate Australian SF Western story is out today: JACK HARLON & THE DEAD CROWS deliver their new full-length “Inexorable Opposites” in a mind-blowing finale as scheduled on February 6, 2026 via Magnetic Eye Records.
With their fourth album “Inexorable Opposites”, JACK HARLON & THE DEAD CROWS deliver a doozy of a record. The Psychedelic Western Rockers from Down Under have taken a big leap that was made possible by breaking new ground.
It pays off that the Australians have dared to take numerous creative risks, of which several stand out: First off, “Inexorable Opposites” introduces new drum powerhouse Brayden Becher, who has literally given the band an extra kick. This was amplified by employing Lewis Noke-Edwards as a third party engineer for the tracking of the drums, a first for JACK HARLON & THE DEAD CROWS, having done their recording in DIY fashion on past albums. While the creative process was generally more collaborative than for previous releases, the album also comes with an extended range as it includes both the ‘heaviest’ and ‘gentlest’ songs the band have ever recorded.
Probably as important as the musical tweaks is the new direction that the lyrics take on “Inexorable Opposites”. While there are still new tales playing out in the universe of the eponymous science fiction Western character Jack Harlon, the themes of the new songs rather revolve around the real world. Vocalist Tim Coutts-Smith was inspired by experiences both personal and from recent years as well as being influenced by his work in mental health.
This is summed up by the album’s title “Inexorable Opposites” that summarises the frequently contrasting emotional and lyrical content by drawing attention to a most inspirational quote from “Man and His Symbols” (1964), the final work of Swiss psychiatrist Carl Gustav Jung: “The sad truth is that man’s real life consists of a complex of inexorable opposites – day and night, birth and death, happiness and misery, good and evil. We are not even sure that one will prevail against the other, that good will overcome evil, or joy will defeat pain. Life is a battleground. It always has been and always will be; and if it were not so, existence would come to an end.”
Although the Outback is too far away to constitute a direct influence on JACK HARLON & THE DEAD CROWS, their atmospheric dark Western sound draws a connecting line from Australia to Arizona. It is part of a uniquely eclectic style that explores a wide range of genres and incorporates elements of blues, stoner rock, lo-fi fuzz, spaghetti western scores, and doom metal among others.
JACK HARLON & THE DEAD CROWS first incarnated as a side project of singer Tim Coutts-Smith around the year 2015. Over time, his steadily growing band developed into a full-fledged performing act.
From day one, Coutts-Smith centered his lyrics and themes around a fictional Western outlaw named Jack Harlon. He would often begin writing about real people and events, before turning them into characters and stories in a science fiction themed Western landscape.
JACK HARLON & THE DEAD CROWS are also known for their DIY approach, producing most of their albums and visual art internally. As a live act, the band has mostly toured and performed in Australia including sharing stages with international acts such as GREENLEAF, SASQUATCH, WO FAT, and WHORES.
So far, JACK HARLON & THE DEAD CROWS have released a self-titled debut EP in 2016, followed by three critically acclaimed albums and continuously growing recognition within the heavy underground: “Hymns” (2018), “The Magnetic Ridge” (2021), and “Hail to the Underground: Interpretations” (2023). The band also appeared on Magnetic Eye Records’ “Superunknown Redux” tribute to Soundgarden with their fuzzed-out, hallucinatory rendition of deep cut ‘Kickstand’.
JACK HARLON & THE DEAD CROWS deliver a beautifully matured and musically experienced version of their characteristic sound on the fourth album “Inexorable Opposites”. With adult lyrics that take their listeners seriously in a contemplation about the duality of life and the frequent contradictions of the self with the external world, the Australians show their growth as songwriters and musicians without losing the connection to the titanic fuzz and heavy riffs that helped put them on the map.
Tracklist
Moss
Venomous
Mt. Macedon
Dave Is Done
Junior Fiction
Seer
On the Overwhelm
To Die
Band: Jack Harlon & The Dead Crows Album title: Inexorable Opposites Style: Psychedelic Western Rock Release date: February 6, 2026 Label: Magnetic Eye Records Review impact date: January 5, 2026
Line-up Tim Coutts-Smith – vocals, guitar Jordan Richardson – guitar Brayden Becher – drums Liam Barry – bass
Drum recording by Lewis Noke-Edwards at Black Lodge Studios, Brunswick, Melbourne (AU) All other instruments engineered by Tim Coutts-Smith & Jordan Richardson at their home studios, Melbourne (AU) Mixed by Tim Coutts-Smith at his home studio, Melbourne (AU) Mastered by Tim Coutts-Smith at his home studio, Melbourne (AU)
Artwork by Baroquegothik Layout by Karl Stehn (KDS Designs) & Łukasz Jaszak
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the rock sister-trio from Monterrey, Mexico, The Warning team up with award-winning regional Mexican superstar Carín León on a brand new collaborative single and music video entitled “Love To Be Loved” out now via LAVA/Republic Records. Listen HERE, watch the music video HERE, and purchase a limited-edition 7” vinyl HERE.
The Warning notably co-wrote the track alongside vocal powerhouse and superstar artist Teddy Swims, Rob Grimaldi, Anton DeLost, Boy Matthews, and Neil Ormandy. Meanwhile, the band worked with producers Grimaldi and DeLost to bring the song to life. Breaking the mold, it notably marks Carín’s first-ever collaborative release sung entirely in English.
“We are so excited about this song. As a rock band, this is something completely different for us and a chance to explore new sounds,” The Warning shares. “Originally co-written with Teddy Swims, the song naturally blends country, rock, and pop in a way that felt fresh and inspiring from the start. Blending musical worlds is always exciting, and working with our fellow Mexican artist Carín León made the experience even more special. It’s a collaboration that pushed us creatively and shows a new side of The Warning.”
“Love To Be Loved” tears down genre walls, finding common ground between these two distinct forces. Carín sets the tone for the track, delivering an emotionally charged verse with spirit and soul. His heartbroken delivery rests uneasily between the crunch of distorted power chords and a thick rhythm from The Warning. Boosted by heavy riffing and a Richter Scale-worthy rhythm, vocalist and guitarist Dany Villarreal carries the chantable chorus, “I just need love to be loved, to be loved, to be loved—by you.”
Fresh off his GRAMMY win this week, Carín shares: “I’m truly happy and excited about this collaboration with these amazing artists, The Warning, a band I deeply admire that reaffirms to me that Mexican music and Mexican rock are far from dead—they’re more present and stronger than ever. I’m also really grateful to collaborate alongside artists with such important projects for Mexican music and culture, and to be able to release this great song together. I truly hope people connect with it, appreciate it, and carry it in their hearts for a long time.”
The accompanying cinematic visual finds Carín and the girls holed up in a gritty dive bar. Amid tense card games, slot machines, and rounds of pool and darts, they keep winning…but none of it matters. Beneath the bravado, all they’re really searching for is love. Eventually, they take the stage and deliver a once-in-a-lifetime karaoke duet for the crowd gathered on the dancefloor of this dive.
Yesterday, February 8th, the group presented during the Super Bowl as the NFL Mexico special guests.
Most importantly, everything sets the stage for more to come in 2026 from The Warning.
Continuing a rapid rise worldwide, they concluded last year by appearing on a Grammy Celebration of Latin Music—broadcast on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. The Warning notably hit the stage with none other than Billy Idol and guitarist Steve Stevens for a scorching medley of “La Bamba” and “Twist and Shout.” Consequence hailed it as “one of the heaviest moments of the night.”
Prior, they released their new live album and first-ever concert film, Live From Auditorio Nacional, CDMX recorded and filmed in-front of a sold-out crowd of 30k fans . Listen HERE. Get physical vinyl and CDs, including exclusive D2C and signed editions HERE. Produced by Federal Films, Live From Auditorio Nacional, CDMX debuted in select AMC Theatres (NYSE:AMC) locations in the United States and presented under Cinépolis’ +QUE CINE in Mexico, Central America, and South America.
After supporting Halsey on select dates of the For My Last Trick US tour in 2025, they will hit the road performing at Lollapalooza and festivals across Latin American and with Yungblud on the IDOLS World Tour UK & US later this year.
TOUR DATES: Mar 13 – Lollapalooza – Stgo de Chile Mar 15 – Lollapalooza – San Isidro, Argentina Mar 17-19 – Asuncionico, Paraguay Mar 21 – Lollapalooza – São Paulo, Brasil Mar 22 – Estereo Picnic – Bogota, Columbia Mar 28 – Tecate Pal’Norte Festival – Monterrey, MX April 11 – Arena Sheffield – Sheffield, UK (supporting Yungblud) April 12 – M&S Bank Arena – Liverpool, UK (supporting Yungblud) April 14 – SSE Arena Belfast – Belfast, UK (supporting Yungblud) April 15 – 3Arena – Dublin, IE (supporting Yungblud) April 17 – First Direct Arena – Leeds, UK (supporting Yungblud) April 18 – Utilita Arena – Cardiff, UK (supporting Yungblud) April 20 – OVO Hydro – Glasgow, UK (supporting Yungblud) April 21 – Utilita Arena – Newcastle, UK (supporting Yungblud) April 23 – Utilita Arena – Birmingham, UK (supporting Yungblud) April 24 – The O2 – London, UK (supporting Yungblud) April 25 – AO Arena – Manchester, UK (supporting Yungblud) May 15 – WaMu Theater – Seattle, WA (supporting Yungblud) May 16 – Theater of the Clouds – Portland, OR (supporting Yungblud) May 19 – Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino Bakkt Theater – Las Vegas (supporting Yungblud) May 20 – The Rady Shell at Jacobs Park – San Diego, CA (supporting Yungblud) May 22 – Greek Theater – Los Angeles, CA (supporting Yungblud) May 25 – Arizona Financial Theater – Phoenix, AZ (supporting Yungblud) May 28 – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory – Irving, TX (supporting Yungblud) May 29 – Moody Amphitheater – Austin, TX (supporting Yungblud) June 1 – UCF Addition Financial Arena – Orlando, FL (supporting Yungblud) June 2 – Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino – Hollywood, FL (supporting Yungblud) June 4 – State Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park – Atlanta, GA (supporting Yungblud) June 5 – Red Hat Amphitheatre – Raleigh, NC (supporting Yungblud) June 6 – Mann Center for the Performing Arts – Skyline Stage – Philadelphia, PA (supporting Yungblud) June 7 – The Anthem – Washington, DC (supporting Yungblud) June 9 – Leader Bank Pavilion – Boston, MA (supporting Yungblud) June 10 – Radio City Music Hall – NYC (supporting Yungblud) June 13 – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre – Charlotte, NC (supporting Yungblud) July 8 – Mad Cool Festival – Madrid, Spain July 10 – NOS Alive – Lisbon, Portugal
Finnish rock band Shiraz Lane unveil today the new single and official music video, “Stone Cold Lover”, taken from their latest studio album, “In Vertigo”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.
The band commented: “The official music video for “Stone Cold Lover” blends explosive live energy with behind-the-scenes moments, seasoned with professional studio footage. That balance mirrors the past year for us perfectly – finalizing “In Vertigo” in the studio, then taking those songs out and ripping them live. We also knew this track needed a powerful visual to match its intensity and to truly do justice to the banger it is.”
“In Vertigo” marks a bold new chapter in Shiraz Lane’s evolution. It’s an ambitious, modern, and emotionally charged rock album born from relentless creativity, exploration and collaboration.
It’s a bold and genre-blending record, produced and co-written once again by longtime collaborator Per Aldeheim (Def Leppard, H.E.A.T, Pain). Packed with razor-sharp hooks, soaring melodies and high-octane attitude, “In Vertigo” pushes the band’s sound into exciting new territory, fusing pop-metal energy with a modern production edge and fearless genre crossovers.
Preceded by the explosive singles “Dangerous”, “Bullsh!t”, and the emotionally charged “Plastic Heart”, the album showcases Shiraz Lane’s evolution while staying true to their raw rock roots.
With Aldeheim’s polished yet powerful production and standout performances by Hannes Kett (vocals), Jani Laine (lead guitar), Miki Kalske (rhythm guitar), Joel Alex (bass), and Ana Vilkkumaa (drums), “In Vertigo” is the band’s most daring and dynamic release to date.
Brilliantly unpredictable and unapologetically melodic, In Vertigo proves that Shiraz Lane is not just riding the wave of modern melodic rock – they’re reshaping it!
Hailing from Vantaa, Finland, Shiraz Lane started their musical journey in 2011. Their vision of a perfect blend of sonic combustion and elegant delicacy started to blossom and reach its potential when the current line-up was solidified in 2014 and the band released their first EP “Be The Slave Or Be The Change”.
The band gained great international attention from the very beginning, and soon the young Finns were flying from Japan to South America, playing in Europe’s coolest clubs & summer festivals and had their warm first contact also with the US audience on the Monsters of Rock cruise.
Shiraz Lane resonates through their double-edged guitar sound (provided by Jani Laine and Miki Kalske), percussive ground-pounding clockwork (Ana Vilkkumaa, drums & Joel Alex, bass) and the supersonic melodies chanted by lead singer Hannes Kett. They are one of the most intriguing and entertaining bands in the current Hard Rock scene, bringing in a fresh breeze in terms of both compositions and live performance.
In addition to their debut EP, other most notable releases include the albums “For Crying Out Loud”, “Carnival Days”, “Vibration I”, “Forgotten Shades Of Life” and “Acoustic Archives’’.
Although wearing inspiration and paying homage to their predecessors, the sound and style of Shiraz Lane is unique, bold and contemporary. This has manifested in collaborations such as extensive international touring (sharing stages with bands such as KISS, Deep Purple, H.E.A.T & Crashdïet), national TV appearances, the gaming world and, most importantly, an exponentially growing & dedicated fanbase around the world.
“In Vertigo” Tracklist:
1. Stone Cold Lover 2. Dangerous 3. The Ray Of Light 4. Live A Little More 5. Babylon 6. Plastic Heart 7. Sayonara Love 8. Bullsh!T 9. Come Alive 10. Brand New Day
Lost In Hollywood return with their brand new single ‘Pieces’, and announce the release of their new self-titled album, to be released 20th March via Arising Empire.
After the strong impact of their previous singles, ‘Pieces’ hits with a darker, more direct edge – channelling frustration, pressure, and the slow collapse that happens when everything you’ve built starts slipping through your fingers. It’s raw, heavy, and unapologetically honest, underlining why Lost in Hollywood continue to gain serious traction within the modern German metalcore scene.
After a strong run of releases that steadily expanded their reach, Lost In Hollywood have proven their ability to balance raw heaviness with cinematic atmosphere. Singles like ‘The Fire‘, ‘Pretty Skin‘ and ‘Like a River‘ featuring Of Virtue showcased the band’s talent for massive hooks and emotional depth, while ‘The Art of Being Torn Out‘ featuring Half Me underlined their connection to the modern heavy scene and their willingness to collaborate without losing identity.
Tracklisting:
1. I Should Have Known Better 2. Pretty Skin 3. Pieces 4. Like a River (ft. Of Virtue) 5. Love is Dying (ft. Philip Strand) 6. Ghost in the Water 7. Father 8. Can You Feel The Pain 9. The Art of Being Torn Out (ft. Half Me) 10. Chasing Dreams 11. The Fire
Modern power metal force INDUCTION mark the release of their new studio album LOVE KILLS!, out now via Reigning Phoenix Music.
With LOVE KILLS!, INDUCTION present their most focused and mature record to date, sharpening their signature mix of heavy power metal, strong hooks, and emotionally driven songwriting. The album shows a band operating with confidence, clarity, and a clear artistic direction.
To celebrate their album release in glorious style, INDUCTION unleash a powerful new music video for the epic track “Strangers To Love”, featuring none other than Clémentine Delauney from VISIONS OF ATLANTIS!
“Strangers To Love” stands as one of the album’s most emotional and cinematic moments. Blending soaring melodies and crushing guitars, the song showcases an intense vocal duet between Clémentine and INDUCTION frontman Gabriele Gozzi. It’s a powerful meeting of voices that elevates the song into true modern power metal territory.
“I am honored to feature on INDUCTION’s new album, especially on this song « Strangers to Love » that carries a very nostalgic yet energetic vibe,“the VISIONS OF ATLANTIS singer says.“I feel like I’m back in the vibrant eighties, singing about a love that is as impossible as it is to travel back in time… I had a lot of fun interpreting this song alongside the great Gabriele Gozzi!”
INDUCTION guitarist Tim Kanoa Hansen comments on the collaboration: “The second that I had the demo of ‘Strangers To Love’ done, I knew it needed a second voice. With Clémentine from Visions of Atlantis, we found the perfect match to bring the story to life. Clémi and Gabri complement each other beautifully! ‘Strangers To Love’ is probably the closest thing to a ballad that you will find on LOVE KILLS!, and it’s also probably one of my personal favorite hits. I believe everyone will somehow relate to this song, because it captures the essence of human experience at its core, and fits perfectly to the album’s message: Love Kills…but it’s never gonna die.”
But the connection between INDUCTION and VISIONS OF ATLANTIS doesn’t stop at the studio. Both bands have joined forces with WARKINGS for the “Pirates & Kings Over Europe” Tour, that just kicked off in Switzerland and leading through more than 20 cities across Europe, promising epic nights of melodic metal and unforgettable performances. Find all current and upcoming dates listed below!
Following a storm of milestones, including a series of live dates supporting the legendary SAVATAGE, a frenetically acclaimed debut at Wacken Open Air, and the release of fan-favorite singles “Beyond Horizons” and “Dark Temptation”, INDUCTION are now firing on all cylinders.
Crafted at Chameleon Studios and Boogie Park Studios in Hamburg, the new album was produced by Tim Kanoa Hansen, and was mixed and mastered by Eike Freese in collaboration with the guitarist. LOVE KILLS! marks the beginning of a new era for INDUCTION, defined by musical evolution, emotional depth, and a fearless drive to push the boundaries of modern power metal.
“For me, this album carries a lot of raw and personal emotion”, Tim recently said. “Life always moved forward, and even in the darkest times, love always found its way back. With LOVE KILLS! we explore the beauty and cruelty of love in a futuristic power metal context. It’s Induction at our biggest, boldest, and most fun yet.”
1. Virtual Insanity 2. War Of Hearts 3. Dark Temptation 4. Steel And Thunder 5. Strangers To Love (feat. Clémentine Delauney) 6. Beyond Horizons 7. Gods Of Steel (physical release exclusive feat. Antonio Calanna) 8. Love Kills 9. I Am Evil 10. The Veil of Affection 11. Empress
INDUCTION live: w/ VISIONS OF ATLANTIS, WARKINGS 06.02.2026 DE Saarbrücken – Garage 07.02.2026 DE Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle 08.02.2026 DE Frankfurt – Batschkapp 10.02.2026 UK Manchester – Academy 2 11.02.2026 UK London – O2 Academy Islington 12.02.2026 FR Paris – Élysée Montmarte 13.02.2026 NL Tilburg – 013 Poppodium 14.02.2026 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser 15.02.2026 DE Berlin – Columbia Theater 16.02.2026 PL Warsaw – Klub Proxima 18.02.2026 CZ Zlín – Masters of Rock Café 19.02.2026 DE Hanover – Capitol 20.02.2026 DE Hamburg – Markthalle 21.02.2026 DE Geiselwind – Musichall 26.02.2026 FR Villeurbanne (Lyon) – La Rayonne 27.02.2026 DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann (Halle) 28.02.2026 DE Munich – Backstage (Werk) 05.03.2026 HU Budapest – Barba Negra 06.03.2026 AT Vienna – SiMM City 07.03.2026 AT Wörgl – VZ Komma
In the heart of the power metal resurgence stand INDUCTION, a name that has quickly become synonymous with the genre’s new wave. Led by Tim Kanoa Hansen, son of metal legend Kai Hansen (HELLOWEEN, GAMMA RAY), INDUCTION are a force to be reckoned with, igniting stages and captivating audiences worldwide.
Their rise began with a bang as their sophomore album, “Born From Fire,” was released under the wings of Reigning Phoenix Music, earning widespread acclaim and solidifying their status in the genre. Notable praises include being crowned “Power Metal Rising Star of the Year” by Rock Hard in 2022 and drawing the attention of German TV channel SWR, which chronicled their ascent in a documentary.
Building on this momentum, INDUCTION embarked on high-profile tours alongside metal giants such as STRATOVARIUS, SONATA ARCTICA, BATTLE BEAST, GAMMA RAY, ACCEPT, SAVATAGE and more, showcasing their polarising live energy and winning over audiences across Europe and also Japan.
Though widely considered a progressive power metal band, INDUCTION refuse to be confined by a single genre. With each release, they defy expectations, seamlessly blending and evolving the boundaries of their music while staying true to their unmistakable core.
With their much-acclaimed new studio offering LOVE KILLS!, INDUCTION remain a hungry force in the metal galaxy, fuelled by a passion for music and an unwavering commitment to their craft. With the rallying cry “We bring the heat!” echoing in every riff and chorus, they invite fans to join them on their epic journey through realms of myth, majesty, and POWER!
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