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ELDER Announce New Studio Album “Through Zero”, Out May 29th

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Elder have announced their new studio album, Through Zero, set for release on May 29, 2026 via Stickman Records in Europe and Blues Funeral Recordings in the United States. A first single and the album pre-order will go live at the end of March.

Two decades into their existence, Elder remain an anomaly in the heavy underground – a rare band with the ability to absorb and shed influences from a myriad of genres without falling into pastiche or losing their own identity. Through Zero stands as a strong reaffirmation of their commitment to pushing boundaries in the world of heavy rock and cements the group’s status as leaders of the pack in heavy psychedelic rock.

Over the past twenty years, Elder have mastered crushing riffs, melodic jaunts, progressive patterns, hypnotic grooves and ethereal atmosphere. On Through Zero, the band channel these years of experience into what may be their most immediate and engaging record to date, while allowing seeds from outside the sphere of rock music to take root and bloom within their progressive framework. Listeners will find familiar elements of new textures, sequences, and sounds alongside Elder’s iconic take on heavy rock. As always, every spin reveals new details.

Recorded at Big Snuff Studios in Berlin across several months between tours in 2025, Through Zero marks the first album the band not only produced themselves, but also co-mixed together with longtime collaborator Richard Behrens. Mastered by Carl Saff, the result is a record that feels more like a full extension of the band’s creative intentions than ever before.

Through Zero Track listing:
1. Sigil To Ruin
2. Capture/Release
3. Through Zero
4. Strata
5. Sight Unseen
6. Blighted Age

Guitarist and singer Nick DiSalvo reveals: “Through Zero” is a term borrowed from engineering and the world of music. It describes the property of a frequency being able to pass through the zero point and continue into the negative. While it isn’t a concept rooted in philosophy, it resonates with me on a conceptual level: the zero point is not an end, but a midpoint along a partially unseen path. Interpretation is open: the journey is the destination, beginnings and endings may be arbitrary, or perhaps reality is simply less linear than we tend to assume.

The songs on the album explore related themes that reflect my own observations and personal philosophy. Life and death, frustration and fear, helplessness and hope – all of these exist along the same “signal path.”

Elder was formed around 2006 in a small coastal town in Massachusetts by three longtime friends with a passion for downtuned heavy music. Over the years, the band has gained a guitarist, lost a drummer, relocated (mostly) from the States to Germany, played hundreds of shows from small clubs to arenas across the world and released six full-length albums, four EPs and two live records. Though this pedigree isn’t a requirement for anything, the twists and turns along the group’s winding road to today might explain the group’s refusal to stagnate.

Elder Live Dates 2026:
13.06. Derby, UK – Download Festival
14.06. Colchester, UK – Colchester Arts Centre w/ Blood Incantation
15.06. Southampton, UK – The 1865 w/ Blood Incantation
16.06. Brighton, UK – Concorde 2 w/ Blood Incantation
18.06. Clisson, FR – Hellfest
19.06. Dessel, BE – Graspop Metal Meeting
20.06. Dortmund, DE – Junkyard Open Air w/ Kadavar
21.06. Frankfurt, DE – Das Bett
23.06. Winterthur, CH – Gaswerk
24.06. Karlsruhe, DE – P8 w/ REZN
26.06. Oslo, NO – Tons of Rock
27.06. Thyrnau, DE – Blackdoor Festival
30.06. Sofia, BG – Mixtape 5
01.07. Thessaloniki, GR – Eightball Club
02.07. Athens, GR – Arch Club
07.07. Slunj, HR – Bearstone Festival
10.07. Pleszew, PL – Red Smoke Festival
23.07. Reutlingen, DE – Hafensounds Festival w/ Kadavar
25.07. Tolmin, SI – Tolminator Festival
26.07. Milan, IT – Circolo Magnolia Summer
28.07. Rockstadt, RO – Rockstadt Extreme Fest
30.07. Breitenbach am Herzberg, DE – Burg Herzberg Festival
31.07. Michelau, DE – Rock Im Wald
04.08. Rostock, DE – MAU Club
05.08. Josefov-Jaromer, CZ – Brutal Assault Festial
08.08. Âncora, PT – Sonic Blast Festival
14.08. Valais, CH – PALP Festival

More tour dates announced soon

Elder is:
Nick DiSalvo – Guitar/Vocals
Jack Donovan – Bass
Mike Risberg – Guitar/Keyboards
Georg Edert – Drums

For More Info Visit:
https://beholdtheelder.com
https://www.facebook.com/elderofficial
https://www.instagram.com/elderband
https://elder.bigcartel.com
https://www.stickman-records.com
https://www.bluesfuneral.com

DEATH DEALER Unleash New Music Video for ‘Devil’s Triangle’

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Heavy metal titans DEATH DEALER continue their relentless campaign in support of their latest studio album “Reign Of Steel” with the release of a brand-new music video for the crushing track “Devil’s Triangle”.

“Devil’s Triangle” captures DEATH DEALER at their most dark, epic and menacing. Built on razor-sharp riffing, thunderous rhythms and the commanding vocal force of Sean Peck, the track dives into ominous territory, channeling mystery, danger and metallic intensity with cinematic flair.

Musically, “Devil’s Triangle” stands as one of the album’s most dramatic and atmospheric moments – a midtempo powerhouse that balances tension and aggression while showcasing the undeniable chemistry of the band’s all-star lineup: Ross “The Boss” Friedman and Stu Marshall delivering twin-guitar firepower, anchored by the crushing rhythm section of Mike LePond and Steve Bolognese.

Buy/Stream “Reign Of Steel” HERE: https://massacre-records.com/deathdealer_reignofsteel_sale/

“Reign Of Steel”, released via Massacre Records, represents the band’s most focused and refined chapter to date. Forged over five years of writing and studio craftsmanship, the album delivers ten tracks of uncompromising heavy metal fury – from the high-speed assault of “Riding On The Wings” to the ferocity of “Bloodbath” and the arena-ready punch of “Blast The Highway”.

With the release of “Devil’s Triangle”, DEATH DEALER once again prove that true heavy metal remains untamed, uncompromising and very much alive.

DEATH DEALER are
Sean Peck – Vocals
Ross “The Boss” Friedman – Guitars
Stu Marshall – Guitars
Mike LePond – Bass
Steve Bolognese – Drums

DEATH DEALER online:
https://www.facebook.com/deathdealerband/
https://www.instagram.com/deathdealerband/

CROSSBONE SKULLY Headed Up by TOMMY HENRIKSEN Return with Powerful New Anthem + Video ‘We’re L.O.S.T.’

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CROSSBONE SKULLY are back with the final blow to their Evil World Machine era, releasing their eagerly awaited new single “We’re L.O.S.T” (February 27). It’s a raw reflection of Hollywood, otherwise known as the City of Angels, where dreams are broken by the abuse of power.

With a message that mirrors the grit and madness of the world today, frontman Tommy Henriksen describes the anthem as “surviving a ruthless city by becoming tougher and finding your fire to stand unbroken in the face of evil doers”. Guitarist Anna Cara continues, “As soon as Tommy showed me this song, I had to listen on repeat! An incredible song with so much meaning in today’s world.” The video follows Tommy as he prowls through the City of Angels picking up misfits, saints and survivors along the way in search of the Gonzo, with the help of his guide, Sem, and seeing the signs sent by the Bringer of Light and The Sorcerer to overcome the entity Nomastae.

Listen here: https://push.fm/ps/tpkzpj92

Crossbone Skully are a hard rock band led by Tommy Henriksen (Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires) and features talented up-and-coming guitarist Anna “Blackthorn” Cara, whose distinctive style adds to their powerful sound. Alongside wicked guitar player Sam “Barn” Koltun, Hollywood Vampires bassist extraordinaire Chris Wyse and rock-solid drummer Tuesdai.

Their critically acclaimed debut album Evil World Machine makes a bold statement, featuring hit singles “High On You”, “The Boom Went The Boom” and “Everyone’s on Dope”, “I’m Unbreakable”. But now it’s time for the Evil World Machine to be destroyed.

For more information, visit
http://www.crossboneskully.com
http://www.dekoentertainment.com

MOONSPELL Kick Off Latin American Tour on March 13th, Spectacular Orchestral Shows in Mexico & Bulgaria Confirmed

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Following the release of their first symphonic live album, Opus Diabolicum (Napalm Records), Portuguese dark metal pioneers Moonspell are bringing their monumental orchestral show back to the stage. The band has confirmed exclusive orchestra performances in Mexico and Bulgaria, alongside a Latin American tour in 2026, to kick off on March 13!

The Mexican audience will experience a one-off symphonic celebration of Opus Diabolicum, a live album praised by fans and critics worldwide for its powerful fusion of dark metal and classical grandeur. Bulgaria will also host this spectacular orchestral production, giving fans another rare opportunity to witness Moonspell’s music elevated by the magnitude of a full classical arrangement.

In addition, Moonspell will embark on their “Wolfheart and Other Stories: The Best of Moonspell Tour 2026”, a special Latin American run celebrating the legacy of their iconic debut album Wolfheart and key chapters from their three-decade career.

The tour marks Moonspell’s first ever show in Honduras and a long-awaited return to Colombia, Costa Rica, Chile, Argentina, and Brazil – territories the band has been connected to since first venturing into Latin America in 1998.

Fans can expect a set that goes beyond Wolfheart, diving deep into Moonspell’s catalog with fan favorites, essential classics, and carefully selected deep cuts.

Commenting on the upcoming dates, frontman Fernando Ribeiro states:
“Moonspell is very happy to come back to this exclusive tour in Mexico and Latin America. We were one of the first European bands to venture into those territories back in 1998 and it feels great to play again to one of the most passionate crowds in the entire world. Mexico gets a one off, selected orchestra show celebrating our successful live album, Opus Diabolicum, praised by fans and press all over the world. A show where the power of our dark metal is amplified by the magnitude of classical music.

We then pack up and visit Honduras for the very first time while returning to Colombia, Costa Rica, Chile, Argentina and Brazil, to celebrate the three decades of our now legendary debut album Wolfheart. But we won’t stop there and after the hour of the wolf, we take our fans into a voyage into Moonspell’s best songs, deep cuts and repertoire. A musical communion in a territory where we have always been so happy and fortunate to play since the late nineties.”

With orchestral grandeur, anniversary celebrations, and new music on the horizon, 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for Moonspell and their global legion of fans. Make sure to catch them live at the following dates:

March 13 – Mexico City, Mexico, Pepsi Center (Opus Diabolicum Orchestra Show)
March 15 – San Pedro Sula, Honduras
March 17 – Bogotá, Colombia
March 18 – San José, Costa Rica
March 20 – Santiago, Chile
March 21 – Buenos Aires, Argentina
March 22 – São Paulo, Brazil
August 2 – Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Ancient Theatre of Plovdiv (Opus Diabolicum Orchestra Show)

Many more confirmed shows and tickets are available at: https://www.moonspell.com/tours

For More Info Visit:
https://www.moonspell.com
https://www.facebook.com/moonspellband
https://www.instagram.com/moonspellofficial
https://label.napalmrecords.com/moonspell

AKEM MANAH Premiere New Lyric Video for ‘The Sleep of Eve Saldana’

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Belgian doom metallers AKEM MANAH have released a brand new lyric video for “The Sleep of Eve Saldana”, another haunting track taken from their forthcoming full-length album “Threnodies”, due out on April 3 via Black Lion Records.

Following previously unveiled singles such as “The End of Earnest Hollow” and “The Burning of John Briggs”, the new track ventures further into AKEM MANAH’s shadow-drenched world of doom-laden storytelling.

“Eve Saldana sought eternity in love and beauty, but was betrayed and received suffering beyond
reckon in a premature burial“, the band comments. “Her ‘sleep’ is a liminal dream between death and awakening, her body decaying in the grave she had made. The track merges sorrow with horror, a keening for those who long for transcendence, yet are greeted by bleak persistence“.

Tracklist:
1.The Inevitable Fate of Francis Cobb (Intro)
2.The End of Earnest Hollow
3.The Mystery of Mosef Mehul
4.The Burning of John Briggs
5.The Journey of Nathaniel Johnson
6.The Undoing of an Unknown (Interlude)
7.The Fall of Maximillian Montagne
8.The Sleep of Eve Saldana
9.The Demise of John Dunn
10.The Hanging of Edward Hope (Outro)

Featuring ten brand new tracks, “Threnodies” unfolds as a cycle of human unraveling: ten dirges for those who sought the truth behind the world, only to find the abyssal chaos staring back. Each song recounts a different descent into forbidden knowledge, madness and death of men and women who, out of grief, faith, or hunger for meaning, reached too far into the Mythos. Their stories are not about monsters but about the human need to see beyond the illusion of order, and the silence that answers.

Musically, “Threnodies” draws from doom and black metal’s bleak cadence, but with an overt horror tone. A lament sung from within the void rather than against it. Every track is a threnody in the ancient sense, namely a song for the dead, and for what in us dies when we understand too much.

The album was edited, mixed and mastered by Brett Caldas-Lima at Tower Studio and is available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION.

Line-up:
RD – Bass guitar
GVC – Rhythm guitar
JT – Lead guitar
XDS – Guitars, keyboards, vocals

For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/OfficialAkemManah
https://www.instagram.com/akem_manah_official
https://www.facebook.com/blacklionrecordsswe
https://www.instagram.com/blacklionrecordsswe
https://blacklion.nu/

GRAIN OF PAIN Unleashes Video for Second Single ‘The Offering’

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Finnish doom metal act GRAIN OF PAIN has unveiled a brand new single taken from the forthcoming studio album, “Behind Us All”, which will be released on March 27 via Noble Demon. The track, titled “The Offering (feat. Eemeli Bodde)”, arrives today alongside an animated music video that visually captures the song’s haunting atmosphere.

As the follow-up to the first single, “To Burn Inside”, “The Offering” provides a further glimpse into the sonic direction of the upcoming record. Blending heavy riffs with melodic depth and a dark, immersive mood, the track highlights the band’s dynamic approach to doom/death metal while continuing the intensity introduced on the album’s first preview.

Stream the single HERE

About the new single, Timo Solonen comments: “You will do everything for your children. Try to help them in this world. This is about sacrifices you are willing to do so the younger generation can have a better life. Still not sure if you can do enough.

Juho’s solo is really spot on and Eemeli Bodde’s growls are as powerful as we ever hoped. This is melodic doom at its best. The atmosphere keeps you inside the story the whole time.“

Eemeli Bodde, who lends his voice to the track, adds: “I’m not a big doom guy but I remember clearly the first time Timo sent me a demo for ‘The Offering’. The night was dark and silent and I felt a certain type of melancholy listening to the track. He asked me to do the vocals and I hesitated a bit because this style was really unfamiliar to me, but in the end I’m really happy about taking on the challenge. The track turned out to be a beautiful piece of simple but impactful art that I’m sure melodic doom fans will enjoy!“

Tracklist:

Shattered Peace
To Burn Inside (Featuring Pekka Olkkonen)
The Offering (Featuring Eemeli Bodde)
Ruins Of The Heart
The House
Dance With Me
Bless You With Sorrow
If Morning Never Comes (Featuring Kirsten Jørgensen)

Hailing from Finland, GRAIN OF PAIN delivers a powerful and emotionally charged take on doom/death metal. At the core of the band is Timo Solonen, who handles composition alongside growls and guitars. On bass and clean vocals is Lars Eikind (Before The Dawn), standing out with a prestigious Spellemannsprisen (Grammy) win in Norway.

Joining as session musicians are Juho Räihä (guitars, additional screams) and Juuso Raatikainen (drums), both of whom claimed a Finnish Grammy with Swallow the Sun in 2025. Drawing from a wide range of influences, GRAIN OF PAIN weaves dark atmospheres and powerful melodies into music that resonates long after the final note fades.

Following the signing with German metal specialist Noble Demon in April 2024 for their debut release (“The Moon Lights The Way”), GRAIN OF PAIN now raises the stakes with “Behind Us All”, their second studio album, set for release in March 2026.

“Behind Us All” was produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Juho Räihä at SoundSpiral Audio. The cover artwork was created by Gogo Melone. The album will be released on March 27 via Noble Demon and is available for pre-order HERE.

For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/GrainOfPainMetal
https://www.instagram.com/grainofpain.band
https://linktr.ee/nobledemon