Indian prog metal/mathcore outfit Maneating Orchid release new single and visualizer for “Void Engine”. The track is the second offering from their forthcoming album Cold Logic, set for release on June 5, 2026 via Subcontinental Records.
Band says about the single: “Void Engine: Sonically, “Void Engine” channels manic punk energy before warping into dense, technical riffage, culminating in a massive, obliterating outro that leaves you suspended in a dissolving void. Thematically, it explores a vast, unknowable machine buried in deep space that seems to shape the very fabric of reality. This Lovecraftian mechanism endlessly churns out existence without purpose or intent, reducing life to a byproduct of an indifferent, eternal process.”
Formed in 2011, Maneating Orchid has spent over a decade carving out a distinct space in extreme music. Previously known as “Orchid,” the band has forged a sound that twists progressive metal and mathcore into something volatile and unhinged. With dense, dissonant riffing, abrasive vocals, and song structures that collapse and mutate in real time, they have consistently pushed the boundaries of heavy music while developing a voice that is unmistakably their own.
Their 2016 self-titled EP introduced them as true outliers, earning cult status and critical praise. The debut full-length, Miasma (2019), sharpened that chaotic edge further, cementing their reputation for crafting unpredictable music that defies easy categorisation. By the time Hive Mind (2022) arrived, Maneating Orchid had fully evolved into one of contemporary extreme metal’s most singular and uncompromising voices, with no intention of sounding comfortable or familiar.
Now, with their third album on the horizon, the band is diving even deeper into sonically mercurial territory.
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Disfiguring the Goddess will release their new album Bloom on 31st July via Seek & Strike, marking a pivotal new chapter for the long-running project helmed by Cameron Argon (aka Big Chocolate). Alongside the announcement, Argon unveils the album’s devastating new single ‘Low Slam Low’, a relentless, slam-driven assault built on blast beats and suffocating low end guitar that showcases Disfiguring the Goddess at its most punishing.
Commenting on the single, Argon states: “’Low Slam Low’ is one of the most brutal and relentless songs on the album. It was written with a very intentional slam-focused mindset, shifting between blast beats and crushing slams that gradually morph into slower, heavier forms of themselves. A huge part of the song’s character comes from the guitar tone. I tracked it with my Gretsch Baritone tuned extremely low, and what I love about that instrument is how much body and texture it carries. On parts of this song, the guitar stops feeling like a traditional riff instrument and starts becoming more like a wall of physical texture, with the notes nearly disappearing under the weight of the tone. When the bridge hits, that is where the actual voice of the guitar comes through more clearly. The whole track is also surrounded by creepy sound design that keeps shadowing the brutality and pushing the atmosphere further. Lyrically, it is one of my favorite songs on the record because of how strange and personal it feels. There is a moment in it where I am talking about being completely alone with my thoughts, while at the same time the opening of My Girl by The Temptations is looping in my head. That contrast captures something I really love about the song. To me, it feels like a unique contribution not only to this album, but to the more brutal and slam-oriented side of heavy music right now.”
Bloom is the first Disfiguring the Goddess release via Seek & Strike and represents a natural step forward for a project that has consistently pushed its own boundaries. Argon comments: “Partnering with Seek & Strike marks a natural and timely evolution for Disfiguring the Goddess. As the working title became official, Bloom took on a deeper symbolic weight. It represents DTG awakening from a long slumber to become what it was always intended to be. I see myself as the firekeeper for that vision, and Seek & Strike arrived at the perfect moment to add the energy and momentum needed for this next stage.”
Disfiguring the Goddess has always operated on its own terms. Driven by Argon’s singular vision across vocals, production and programming, the project has built a global following outside traditional industry structures, blending deathcore with electronic textures and experimental elements. The partnership with Seek & Strike expands that reach while keeping full creative control intact.
This year also sees Disfiguring the Goddess perform live for the first time, with a run of Canadian dates alongside Angelmaker and Ingested. Long a studio-focused project, the move into a live setting marks a significant shift. Argon comments: “Disfiguring the Goddess hasn’t developed in the traditional sense of a touring band. It has existed as an experimental entity. Bringing DTG into the live sphere must reflect that history. It will be experimental, alternative and immersive.”
Despite the shift, the core ethos remains untouched. Disfiguring the Goddess is still driven by Argon’s meticulous approach to songwriting and production, dense, punishing compositions layered with atmosphere and precision. The difference now is scope: a larger stage for a project that has always deserved one, representing a new, exciting beginning for DTG. Argon remarks, “Bloom is an album about accumulation, cultivation, and execution. There are a lot of themes running through it, both personal and sonic, but when I step back and look at the bigger picture, it symbolizes nurturing the seed of DTG until it finally blossoms. It is the beginning of a new chapter and the closing of an old one.”
With Bloom, Disfiguring the Goddess continue to refine their identity with a clear focus. No compromises, no dilution, just a more direct and fully realised version of the project on a larger scale.
7/31 – Red Deer, AB – Bo’s 8/1 – Edmonton, AB – Starlite Room 8/2 – Grand Prairie, AB – Better Than Fred’s 8/4 – Saskatoon, SK – Coors Event Centre 8/5 – Winnipeg, MB – Park Theatre 8/7 – North Bay, ON – North Bay Granite Club 8/8 – Toronto, ON – Lee’s Palace 8/9 – Windsor, ON – Scarehouse Windsor 8/11 – St. Catherines, ON – Warehouse Concert Hall 8/12 – Ottawa, ON – Brass Monkey 8/13 – Montreal, QC – Fairmount Theatre 8/14 – Quebec City, QC – La Source de la Martinière 8/15 – Moncton, NB – Xeroz Arcade Bar 8/16 – Halifax, NS – The Seahorse 8/18 – Sherbrooke, QC – Le Murdoch 8/20 – Sault Ste Marie, ON – TBD 8/21 – Thunder Bay, ON – Black Pirates Pub 8/23 – Regina, SK -The Exchange 8/25 – Calgary, AB – Dickens 8/26 – Nelson, BC – The Royal 8/27 – Kelowna, BC – Revelry 8/28 –Vancouver, BC – The Rickshaw
Wormholedeath is pleased to announce the release of the “Making of Sacro” video byfolk artist Amanda Gonsales, now available on YouTube. The video documents the creative process behind Sacro, her debut EP released via Wormholedeath.
A Transformative Cultural Intersection
The “Making of Sacro” documentary explores the catalyst for Gonsales’ musical evolution: her time spent in Évora, Portugal. After a life-altering experience within a traditional church setting, Gonsales discovered the historical theme of the Inquisition, which served as a bridge between her internal trauma and the external world.
“The theme of the Inquisition made a lot of sense because shortly before arriving here, I went through something similar,” Gonsales shares in the video [00:48]. She describes her work as a “denunciation” [01:19] of the systemic atrocities, based on gender and race, that institutions continue to repeat.
From Personal Trauma to Universal Connection
In a brave revelation, Gonsales discusses her past within a neo-catechumenal group in Brazil, where she faced public judgment and “scrutiny” regarding her personal life and body [02:22]. This moment of rejection sparked a search for individuation, the courage to walk one’s own path regardless of societal codes of conduct [03:37].
Sacro is the result of this liberation, which began to happen when she was able to find the roots of this personal trauma in historical events.
The Sonic Landscape of Sacro
The “Making of” video captures the physical and atmospheric influences of Portugal that seeped into the music, the irregular stones of the floor, the cold wind, and the iron locks of ancient buildings [06:19]. Collaborating with artistic directors to facilitate this “dark and poetic universe” [07:32], Gonsales has created an EP that acts as a mirror for others.
“I think creation makes more sense when it starts from something personal but… reaches a point where it is not just talking about the ‘I’, but seeking social mirrors that dialogue with humanity,” says Gonsales [08:16].
Southern California’s favorite sons, the RIAA Platinum Certified band DIRTY HEADS, recently announced their ninth full-length album, 7 Seas, on June 12 via Better Noise Music. Pre-order/pre-save 7 Seashere.
Today, they serve up not one but two new tracks: “Better” and “Sound Boy Killa.”
About “Better,” percussionist Jon Olazabal opens up regarding the song’s hopeful tone, saying, “This is one of my personal favorites on the album. Another one that was mostly done out in Nashville. We are definitely living in wild times right now. There is a lot of uncertainty in the world, it’s so important we stick together and help each other navigate this crazy ass world, and to remind each other that all things pass. Moving forward with love and compassion for one another is a must. This song is a great reminder of that.” Vocalist/guitarist Duddy B notes, “Sometimes, writing songs can be difficult. It feels like you’re pulling teeth trying to finish the idea. But every now and then, a song just pours out of you.That happened with ‘Better.’ I think we all needed this one.”
Watch the video for “Better”:
Singer Jared Watson weighs in on “Sound Boy Killa,’ offering, “This is one of those songs I kind of had done in my head since before we started. The vision and the sonics were already there, we just had to create them. I’ve been listening to a lot of UK garage. That genre, sonically, is always progressing, especially with bass tones, so I wanted to take the sonics of a dirty UKG bass and build Dirty Heads-style hip-hop song around it. I wanted the song to slap hard, be dynamic for the live show, and also be fun and not too serious.”
He continues, “The ‘Sound Boy Killaaaa’ was what started the chorus and the lyrical content. The whole song now blends Jamaican DJ clash culture with UGK bass sonics, Dirty Heads hip-hop drums, and reggae influence. All together is that essential dirty, grimy, and fun Dirty Heads song, but with a progression of sonics.”
DIRTY HEADS will hit the road this summer for a co-headline trek with 311. They also have headline dates and festival appearances on deck. All forthcoming dates are below.DIRTY HEADS’ signature brew of sun-kissed reggae, breezy hip-hop, boundary-breaking alternative, and hazy pop is as intoxicating as ever on 7 Seas. Overall, the album represents yet another evolution for the beloved outfit.
Last month, DIRTY HEADS launched a collaboration with 4ocean — a global organization on a mission to end the ocean plastic crisis. Frontman Jared Watson embarked on an excursion alongside the 4ocean team. Together, they picked up trash from the shoreline of Key Largo at the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. The trash collected on the excursion has been recycled into a Dirty Heads 4ocean bracelet. Fans can help 4ocean pull even more plastic out of the ocean with purchase of the bracelets — either individually or as part of a very special and very limited, premium vinyl edition of the new album, which is now available for pre-order on the band’s store. Get it here.
DIRTY HEADS introduced this era with the title track “Seven Seas.” Beyond clocking 3.1 million total streams to date, it landed looks from Kill The Music, Frontview Magazine, antiMusic, and more, with Daily Reggae dubbing the track as “Song of the Week,” going on to assure, “Things can get rough but this track brings us a sense of calm and belief to stay together and fight through.” The band followed with the upbeat jam “One of Those Days,” which is currently No. 14 at alternative radio. Fueled by optimism for the future, forward-thinking sonic experimentation, and genre-busting bangers without comparison, get ready to set sail into new territory with DIRTY HEADS once more.
Formed in 2000, DIRTY HEADS have built a dedicated global following by seamlessly fusing reggae, hip-hop, alternative rock, and pop. Their reach expanded significantly when the platinum-certified single “Vacation“found renewed popularity through viral culture, introducing the band to a new generation of listeners. The group later earned a No. 1 Alternative Radio hit with “Rescue Me,” further solidifying their place in the genre and scene.
With over 3 billion career streams worldwide and collaborations spanning artists such as Travis Barker, Nick Hexum, Slightly Stooped, ROME, Maroon 5, Slash, and more, DIRTY HEADS continue to evolve — while staying true to the spirit that defines their music.
7 SEAS TRACK LISTING: “Seven Seas” “Soundboy Killa” “2 Young” (Feat. Sophia Lynn) “Future Self” “Better” “BADMAN” (Feat. IRAH) “Stranded” “Come My Way” “Old Beach Town” “One of Those Days”
DIRTY HEADS ON TOUR: 6/13 — Bend, OR — Reggae Rise Up Oregon * 6/19 — Swanzey, NH — Northlands Festival * 6/21 — Virginia Beach, VA — Point Break Festival * 6/25 — Morrison, CO — Red Rocks Amphitheater 6/26 — Dillon, CO — Dillon Amphitheater 6/27 — Albuquerque, NM — Sandia Casino Amphitheater 7/11 — Shakopee, MN — Mystic Lake Amphitheater #^ 7/12 — Chicago, IL — Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island #^ 7/15 — Grantville, PA — Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course #^ 7/16 — Wantagh, NY — Northwell at Jones Beach Theater #^ 7/18 — Atlantic City, NJ — Ovation Hall at Ocean Casino Resort #^ 7/19 — Syracuse, NY — Empower Federal Credit Union Amphitheater at Lakeview #^ 7/22 — Columbia, MD — Merriweather Post Pavilion #^ 7/23 — Holmdel, NJ — PNC Bank Arts Center # 7/25 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE Outdoor #^ 7/26 — Toronto, ON — RBC Amphitheatre #^ 7/28 — Grand Rapids, MI — Acrisure Amphitheater #^ 7/30 — Clarkston, MI — Pine Knob Music Theatre #^ 7/31 — Thornville, OH — Everwild Music Festival * 8/1 — Nashville, TN — Pinnacle #^ 8/2 — Indianapolis, IN — Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park #^ 8/4 — Kansas City, MO — Morton Amphitheater #^ 8/5 — Council Bluffs, IA — Harrah’s Stir Cove #^ 8/7 — Casper, WY — The Gaslight ^ 8/8 — West Valley City, UT — Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre #^ 8/10 — Bonner, MT — Kettlehouse ^ 8/11 — Nampa, ID — Ford Idaho Center Amphitheater #^ 8/12 — Airway Heights, WA — BECU Live at Northern Quest #^ 8/13 — Auburn, WA — White River Amphitheatre #^ 8/15 — Concord, CA — Toyota Pavilion at Concord #^ 8/16 — Santa Barbara, CA — Santa Barbara Bowl $^ 8/18 — Long Beach, CA — Long Beach Amphitheater $^ 8/19 — Chula Vista, CA — North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre $^ 8/22 — Austin, TX — Germania Insurance Amphitheater $^ 8/23 — Houston, TX — The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion $^ 8/25 — Irving, TX — The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory $^ 8/26 — Rogers, AR — Walmart AMP $^ 8/28 — Alpharetta, GA — Ameris Bank Amphitheatre $^ 8/29 — Tampa, FL — MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre $^ 8/30 — West Palm Beach, FL — iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre $^ #Ocean Alley $Atmosphere ^ROME *Festival
DIRTY HEADS ARE: Jared Watson — Vocals Dustin “Duddy B” Bushnell — Vocals + Guitar Jon Olazabal — Percussion Matt Ochoa — Drums David Foral — Bass
PLUM returns with their deeply moving new single, Reach Out, accompanied by a haunting and visually striking music video. The release marks a bold and introspective chapter for the band, blending raw emotional honesty with themes of spiritual longing and personal redemption.
Reach Out is a reflective and emotionally charged track that delves into the experience of losing one’s way, confronting past mistakes, and ultimately finding a path back through faith, connection, and surrender. With two voices that mirror one another in confession and support, the song captures a delicate balance between regret and hope. At its core, Reach Out speaks to the power of grace, reminding listeners that even in moments of brokenness, healing and restoration remain possible.
The accompanying music video brings this message to life through a compelling and symbolic narrative. It follows a woman racing to save someone in crisis, moving through fragmented glimpses of what her life could have been. As the story unfolds, a powerful realization emerges, the person she is trying to rescue is herself.
Visually rich and emotionally intense, the video explores themes of inner rescue, self-confrontation, and the tension between despair and healing. It captures the push and pull between isolation and connection, panic and peace, ultimately revealing a universal truth: sometimes the most important person we need to reach is ourselves.
With Reach Out, PLUM offers a poignant reminder of the strength found in vulnerability and the enduring possibility of redemption.
Director: James Botha Editor: James Botha Concept: James Botha Camera Technician: James Botha Production Manager: James Botha, Warren Leicher Starring: Nicci Niehaus, Warren Leicher Wardrobe: Nicci Niehaus Studio: Smudge technologies Lighting: The Paris Edit
With their 15th studio album ONE released yesterday, May 1st, GRAMMY® Award–nominated metal icons SEVENDUST unleash “Construct,” the final track to be released ahead of the album’s worldwide debut.
Comprised of Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Clint Lowery (guitar), John Connolly (guitar), Vince Hornsby (bass), and Morgan Rose (drums), the band once again delivers the signature sound that has earned them both critical acclaim and a fiercely loyal fanbase. Early reviews of ONE make it clear: SEVENDUST has not lost their edge.
On “Construct,” the band balances crushing intensity with a message of resilience and hope. As the pre-chorus drops and Witherspoon declares, “When it comes don’t run now, love wins somehow,” SEVENDUST reinforces their enduring ability to pair raw power with emotional depth. Their ability to infuse their music with a sense of positivity has remained a defining element throughout their three-decade career.
“Construct” is available now on all digital streaming platforms.
Building on their unmistakable sound while continuing to evolve, ONE proves why SEVENDUST remain a vital force nearly three decades into their career. From the driving opening riff of the title track “One” to the dreamy, atmospheric vocal outro of “Misdirection,” the album takes listeners on an emotional journey that only SEVENDUST can deliver. Tracks such as “One” and “We Won” stand confidently alongside the band’s most iconic material, reinforcing their legacy while pushing their sound forward.
The album’s first single, “Is This The Real You,” was released in January to both fan and critical acclaim. The video—directed by Paul Ribera—has amassed over 2 million views since it was released, signaling strong anticipation for the band’s next chapter. The video for “Threshold” released in April marks the return of animator Ollie Jones and continues the storyline introduced in the band’s video for “Fence.” That video has already been viewed over 1.5 million times in less than a month.
Since forming in 1994, SEVENDUST have become a cornerstone of modern metal, known for their explosive live performances, chart-topping releases, and unwavering commitment to authenticity. With ONE, the band continues to honor their roots while embracing growth—proving that their creative fire is as fierce and focused as ever.
ONE was released on May 1st via Napalm Records and the album is available now in multiple configurations including digital downloads.
Renowned as one of the most powerful live bands in modern metal, SEVENDUST is currently on the road in support of ONE. Their U.S. headline tour kicked off on April 16 in Carterville, IL, and runs through May 20, concluding in Knoxville, TN. Atreyu, Fire From The Gods, and American Adrenaline will join as support. The band will also open for Alter Bridge on May 21 in Nashville, TN. Additionally, Sevendust will appear at major festivals including Welcome To Rockville and Sonic Temple.
02.05.26 US – Albuquerque, NM / Sunshine Theater 04.05.26 US – Wichita, KS / The Cotillion 05.05.26 US – Springfield, MO / The Regency Live 06.05.26 US – Fayetteville, AR / Ozark Music Hall 08.05.26 US – Daytona Beach, FL / Welcome To Rockville 09.05.26 US – North Myrtle Beach, SC / House of Blues 11.05.26 US – Norfolk, VA / The NorVa 12.05.26 US – Harrisburg, PA / XL Live 14.05.26 US – McKees Rocks, PA / Roxian Theatre 15.05.26 US – Columbus, OH / Sonic Temple 16.05.26 US – Baltimore, MD / Nevermore Hall 17.05.26 US – Sayreville, NJ / Starland Ballroom 19.05.26 US – Charlotte, NC / The Fillmore 20.05.26 US – Knoxville, TN / The Mill & Mine 21.05.26 US – Nashville, TN / The Pinnacle* * Opening for Alter Bridge
Europe & UK Tour Dates
25.11.26 DE – Hamburg 26.11.26 DE – Cologne 27.11.26 DE – Munich 29.11.26 NL – Tilburg 30.11.26 FR – Paris 02.12.26 UK – Norwich 03.12.26 UK – Wolverhampton 06.12.26 UK – Newcastle 07.12.26 UK – Glasgow 08.12.26 UK – Belfast 09.12.26 IE – Dublin 11.12.26 UK – Bristol 12.12.26 UK – Southampton 13.12.26 UK – Nottingham 14.12.26 UK – Manchester 15.12.26 UK – London
About SEVENDUST: For over three decades, SEVENDUST have made countless fans feel a part of something special. The group’s community isn’t passive. Members of the “7D Army” make a very active commitment to being part of this family—as evinced by sold-out shows worldwide and innumerable tattoos of the band’s logo and lyrics. Since 1994, the iconic Atlanta quintet have quietly built a legacy without parallel, encompassing sales of nearly eight million albums, a GRAMMY® Award nomination for “Best Metal Performance,” three Top 15 entries on the Billboard 200, hundreds of millions of streams, and the fierce loyalty of millions of listeners in every corner of the globe. Along the way, they’ve shined as an outlier equally comfortable on tracks with either members of Deftones, Creed, and Periphery or Xzibit and Daughtry. V13 spotlighted it with a cover story, Consequence hailed the music as “hard-hitting,” and Guitar World marveled at how, “more than 25 years after releasing their gold-selling self-titled debut, SEVENDUST’s music still has plenty of bite.” Speaking to their longevity, they notably notched their biggest radio success to date with “Everything” in 2024, netting a career-high entry on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. However, the guys really delivered for their diehard base with 2026’s ONE (Napalm Records). SEVENDUST’s 15th full-length LP forges ten simultaneously lean and gut-punching tracks out of gargantuan riffs, seismic grooves, and signature soul-stirring hooks. Rallying together around a common goal as bandmates and brothers, Lajon Witherspoon (vocals), Clint Lowery (lead guitar, backing vocals), John Connolly (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Vince Hornsby (bass), and Morgan Rose (drums) have crafted a body of work that both day-one devotees and new fans alike can hold onto forever.
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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