TO THE MAX! Release Music Video for ‘Who’ from Upcoming Album

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Verona-based Action Rock trio TO THE MAX! has released a brand-new music video for the track “Who”, taken from their upcoming sophomore studio album “Two The Max!”, set for release on March 13 via Go Down Records. Directed by Francesco Corso and shot atFucina Culturale Macchiavelli in Verona, Italy, the video captures the band’s dynamic intensity and underlines the edgy, punk-infused spirit of the track.

Watch the video here:

“We really identify with this song – it’s edgy and the most punk-inspired on the album“, TO THE MAX! comments. “It developed spontaneously and keeps the listener engaged through dynamic shifts in atmosphere. The lyrics are open to interpretation, and the music provides the perfect canvas. Our own meaning is that things don’t always require someone else to work out, and that’s the concept behind the music video. At the end, the band performs as a trio, highlighting self-reliance and the energy of playing together with no need for a fourth member“. 

Tracklist:
1. On ‘N’ On
2. Who
3. Apple Bite
4. C’mon (Move It)
5. Dying Inside
6. Sharp Breath
7. Running
8. Sunday Nite
9. Enjoy The Ride
10. Cancel

TO THE MAX! is a high-energy Heavy Rock trio known for blending diverse musical influences with a distinctive, electrifying sound. The band unites Alessandro Marchi (drums, vocals), Nicola Marchi (guitar, vocals), and Mattia Fraccaroli (bass, backing vocals), whose past projects span genres from Thrash and Black Metal to Sleaze Rock, reflecting years of collaboration and stage experience.

Formed in mid-2020 during the global lockdown, the trio reunited with a clear objective: to create music free from external constraints, driven solely by their own vision. Their aim was to craft Heavy Rock songs that explore a wide range of moods and influences, while maintaining a consistent and unmistakable sound.

After less than a year of rehearsals and a home-recorded five-track demo, TO THE MAX! began performing extensively in 2021, playing pubs, live clubs, and festivals. In 2022, they recorded their debut album Midnight Tea, which was self-released on CD and digitally in 2024. The band has since completed several Italian and European mini-tours, appearing at venues such as Bloom (Mezzago, Italy), Le Brin De Zinc (Barberaz, France), Sala Barracudas (Madrid, Spain), and G5(Vienna, Austria), as well as festivals including Rock Camp (Trieste), Metal Machine (Reggio Emilia), and Rock The Station (Austria), sharing stages with both local and international acts.

Songwriting continues to be the driving force behind the band’s evolution, and the new material culminates in their sophomore album “Two The Max!”, scheduled for release via Go Down Records in March 2026.

“Two The Max!” is available for pre-order here: Physical | Digital

Line-up:
Ale | drums, vocals
Nico | guitars, vocals
FRH | bass, backing vocals

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https://www.instagram.com/tothemax_band/
https://www.facebook.com/tothemaxvr
https://www.godownrecords.com
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IRON SAVIOR Unleash New Video for A-ha Classic ‘Take On Me’ from Upcoming Cover Album

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Hamburg-based power metal veterans IRON SAVIOR have just released a new video clip for their latest single, “Take On Me” – the band’s electrifying metal reworking of the classic A-ha hit. The track is taken from their highly anticipated cover album “Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy”, set to arrive on March 27, 2026 via PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music!

Following a series of successful singles previewing the album, including their fiery rendition of Irene Cara’s “Fame” and the powerful take on Alphaville’s “Forever Young”, the “Take On Me” video adds a fresh chapter to IRON SAVIOR’s cosmic mission of transforming beloved ’80s pop anthems into full-throttle power metal epics. 

Frontman Piet Sielck reveals: „Take On Me“ for sure is one of the most successful pop songs ever. So in the beginning it was more a „must“ than a „want“… but during the process of transforming it, I started to love this version more and more. Today I am more than happy to have this classic on the album and I‘m proud of the outcome!”

Stream / Download “Take On Me” at: https://ironsavior.rpm.link/takeonmePR

After reigniting their cosmic engines with “Machine World – Reforged” in 2025, IRON SAVIOR embark on their boldest mission yet. With “Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy”, IRON SAVIOR tap into the heart of ’80s pop culture and reforge it with thunderous riffs and soaring vocals, combining nostalgia, passion, and the band’s trademark precision and fire, proving that the past can shine brighter than ever when reforged in metal.

“After the huge success of the 2002 Condition Red bonus track “Crazy” (Seal), which was actually used in a HBO TV show, we have been asked by fans and medias almost constantly to do a complete cover tracks album,” Sielck explains, and adds: “So… two decades later here we are!” quotes frontman Piet Sielck. “AWESOME ANTHEMS continues the transformation from pop-to-metal in Iron Savior style as started with Seal’’s “Crazy” and Eurythmics “Sweet Dreams. We are absolutely proud of the outcome, which never looses the original vibe of the tracks but yet is 100% Iron Savior. Just listen yourself.. I guarantee a lot of smiles while doing so!” 

From the electrifying rush of A-ha’s “Take On Me” and the thunderous drama of Phil Collins’ “Against All Odds” to the cinematic pulse of Jermaine Jackson & Pia Zadora’s “When The Rain Begins To Fall” and the adrenaline-fueled “Maniac” by Michael Sembello, IRON SAVIOR turn pop classics into heroic, melodic metal anthems. With “Awesome Anthems of the Galaxy”, IRON SAVIOR prove once more that great songs never age – they just get heavier!

Pre-order the album now at: https://ironsavior.rpm.link/awesomeanthemsPR

Album Track Listing:

  1. Fame
  2. All I Need Is A Miracle
  3. When The Rain Begins To Fall
  4. Maniac
  5. Take On Me
  6. Relax
  7. What A Feeling
  8. Against All Odds
  9. Separate Ways
  10. Suburbia
  11. Here Comes The Rain Again
  12. She’s Like The Wind
  13. (I Just) Died In Your Arms Tonight
  14. Forever Young
  15. Since You Been Gone
  16. Call Me

About IRON SAVIOR:

Forged in Hamburg’s metal heart, Iron Savior have been delivering their signature brand of powerful, melodic heavy metal for nearly three decades. Led by founder, vocalist, guitarist, and producer Piet Sielck, the band has become a cornerstone of the German power metal scene with their blend of high-octane riffs, anthemic choruses, and sci-fi storytelling.

For More Info Visit: Website | Facebook | Youtube 

UNZUCHT Release Official Video for Title Track of Upcoming Album “Neon Dom”

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German dark rock band UNZUCHT release their new single ‘Neon Dom’. The song is also the title track from their upcoming studio album, which will be released on 15 May by Metalville.

‘Neon Dom’ is a dystopian vision of humanity on the brink of destruction, trapped in digital overkill. A dark prophecy with a desperate view of the destruction of a world that does not belong to us.

With their new studio album ‘Neon Dom’, UNZUCHT herald a new era of musical darkness – without giving up the search for redeeming light.

The work combines brutal intensity with deep black emotionality, creating a soundscape that challenges, overwhelms and fascinates at the same time.

The songs lead like a controlled fall into a world permeated by shadows: carried by powerful guitars, uncompromising rhythms and the new voice of frontman Timm, who transforms pain, anger and unshakeable strength into pure energy.

‘Neon Dom’ is more than an album – it is a liberating blow. ‘Darkness is followed by light and I burn all bridges,’ says Feuerregen. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, UNZUCHT rises anew: a musical monolith that only reveals its true power when you are ready to face your own demons.

Thematically, the album explores the boundaries of human existence: inner conflicts, a battlefield of fears and the disintegration of supposed certainties – and yet the tireless search for hope in a world that is increasingly slipping away.

Neon Dom breathes darkness in all its forms — no turning back. Or: Here begins the journey into the heart of darkness — no turning back.

Created from the shards of human fragility, reforged in the fire of an unyielding will.

TRACK LISTING

1 – Katharsis
2 – Neon Dom
3 – Feuerregen
4 – Krieger
5 – Chaos
6 – Nie mehr zurück
7 – 1000 Scherben
8 – Gegen die Zeit
9 – Koloss
10 – Apokalypsis
11 – Nachtschatten 1
12 – Nachtschatten 2

NEON DOM Release Shows (special guest Vlad In Tears)

15.05.26 DE Düsseldorf – Ratinger Hof
16.05.26 DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann

LINE UP
Vocals – Timm Hindorff
Guitar, Vocals, Programming, Electronics – Daniel De Clercq
Bass – Don Canone

https://www.unzucht-music.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Unzucht/
https://www.instagram.com/unzucht_official
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/2hfInImCCmb7zXIuCE15IN
https://www.amazon.de/music/player/artists/B007HCYTIS/unzucht
https://music.apple.com/de/artist/unzucht/508012767

BONSAI KITTEN Release New Single And Video ‘Raise Your Glass’

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BONSAI KITTEN have released a new single and video ‘Raise Your Glass’ on Metalville.

‘Raise Your Glass’ is a swinging rock tune with a hard and fast double bass in the chorus and a very catchy hook that makes a clear statement with ‘Raise Your Glass To Better Days’.

BONSAI KITTEN – you’ve seen the name countless times and you can find the band’s stickers in almost every club across Germany, but what kind of music does this band led by frontwoman and founder Tiger Lilly Marleen actually play?

Musically, the band’s style has evolved over the years from punk-a-billy to punk rock to metal with blues influences. Band leader Tiger Lilly Marleen reorganised her band in 2019 with blues rock guitarist Wally. Together with blues rock guitarist André ‘Wally’ Wahlhäuser, Markus ‘Spoxx’ Schütze on the 3-string and Guido Schade, they will be on the road from 2026.

With headline tours throughout Germany, concerts in Finland, Italy, Switzerland, Poland, Czechia and as far afield as Bangkok, Thailand, as well as tours in Hungary and England, festival appearances at Rock im Park, 2x Metal Hammer Paradise, Ruhrpott Rodeo, Satanic Stomp Rebellion Punk Music Festival and support shows for The BossHoss, Dick Dale, D-A-D, Nashville Pussy, The Toy Dolls and New Model Army, as well as a duet with Jesper Binzer from D-A-D in a new version of Black Sabbath’s WAR PIGS.

LINE UP
Tiger Lilly Marleen – vocals
André „Wally“ Wahlhäuser – guitar
Marc Reign – drums
Spoxx – bass

https://www.facebook.com/BonsaiKittenBand
https://www.instagram.com/bonsai.kitten
https://www.youtube.com/@BonsaiKittenBand/videos
https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/3eWOYYAmEq1WjVxFTMNrtl

AEXYLIUM Share New Lyric Video for ‘Eclissi’

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Rockshots Records is proud to announce the release of the new lyric video for “Eclissi”, taken from “Myth of Mankind“, the third full-length album by Italian folk metal act Aexylium.

“Eclissi” marks a defining moment in Aexylium’s artistic journey. Musically rooted in the band’s unmistakable fusion of modern metal intensity and traditional folk instrumentation, the track stands out as the first song in the band’s career written entirely in Italian, a deliberate and meaningful choice that reinforces its emotional impact and narrative depth. Layered choirs, wide melodic lines, and a carefully balanced orchestral framework make “Eclissi” one of the most evocative compositions on “Myth of Mankind,” while also enhancing its strong potential in a live setting where audience interaction becomes an integral part of the song’s identity.
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Commenting on the track, the band explains that “Eclissi fits perfectly with the musical lines of the album and represents a new expressive space for us. Writing in Italian allowed the lyrics to flow more naturally, strengthening the emotional connection between words and music while the choirs make it especially powerful during live performances.”

The album was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Davide Tavecchia at Twilight Studio, ensuring a powerful yet detailed production that highlights both the band’s metallic core and its rich instrumental textures. The front cover was designed by Gustavo Sazes (Arch Enemy, Machine Head, Amaranthe).”Myth of Mankind” represents the most mature and personal chapter in Aexylium’s discography, addressing introspective and abstract themes while consciously stepping beyond genre stereotypes without losing sight of the band’s roots.

Formed in Italy in 2014, Aexylium have steadily built a strong reputation within the European folk metal scene, performing at major festivals such as Dong Open Air, Tanzt!, and Montelago Celtic Festival and sharing the stage with acts including Blind Guardian, Elvenking, Wind Rose, and TÝR. Following the releases of “Tales From This Land” (2018) and “The Fifth Season” (2021), the band returns with “Myth of Mankind“, an album that fully encapsulates their growth in terms of songwriting, production, and artistic vision.

The lyric video for “Eclissi” offers listeners and media partners a focused insight into one of the album’s most distinctive tracks, highlighting both its linguistic uniqueness and its role within the conceptual and musical framework of “Myth of Mankind“.

For fans of Eluveitie, Korpiklaani, Amorphis, Folkstone, Alestorm, and Mago de Oz, “Myth of Mankind” (released May 23, 2025) is available digitally and on CD at https://lnk.to/koGz58.

Track Listing:​
1 – Fontes et Omnia
2 – The Queen
3 – Hexe
4 – Into Oblivion
5 – In Sorrow
6 – Myth of Mankind
7 – Eclissi
8 – Wild Hunt
9 – Surrender
10 – Northern Lights
11 – Eternity

BAND LINEUP​
SAM BIGANZOLI – Vocals
ARIANNA BELLINASO – Vocals
FABIO BUZZAGO – Guitar
LUCA PERRONE – Guitar
GABRIELE CACOCCIOLA – Bass
ALBERTO MEZZANOTTE – Drums
FEDERICO BONOLDI – Violin
LEANDRO PESSINA – Flute
STEFANO COLOMBO – Keyboards

ALBUM CREDITS:​
Main Music Composer: Fabio Buzzago
Lyrics: Fabio Buzzago, Gabriele Cacocciola, Samuele Biganzoli
Orchestrations: Fabio Buzzago, Stefano Colombo
Production: Davide Tavecchia, Buzzago Fabio, Stefano Colombo, Alberto Bernasconi
Recording, Mixing, Mastering: Davide Tavecchia (Twilight Studio)
Graphics: Gustavo Sazes

FOLLOW:​
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FOLLOWING THE SIGNS Release New Single ‘Break The Frame’

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Irish nu-metalcore contenders Following The Signs return today with their explosive new single, ‘Break The Frame’, the latest track to be unveiled from their forthcoming EP EVOLVE, set for release on March 20th.

Following on from the defiant charge of previous single ‘Call To Rise’, ‘Break The Frame’ pushes the band’s message even further — confronting restriction, expectation, and the invisible structures that confine identity and ambition. It’s a track rooted in defiance and personal awakening, calling on listeners to reject imposed limitations and carve out their own path, regardless of opposition.

Musically, ‘Break The Frame’ captures the full weight of Following The Signs evolved sound. Formed in Cork in 2018, the five-piece have built a reputation for combining groove-heavy nu-metal influences with the precision and aggression of modern metalcore. The new single delivers pummeling riffs, thunderous breakdowns, and soaring yet abrasive vocal dynamics, all underpinned by a sharpened sense of atmosphere and control. It’s direct, urgent, and unflinching.

Commenting on the track, the band says; “Break the frame is written with the idea of living in a simulation connected to a machine, the mainframe. The story is written about waking up from the mainframe due to a glitch. Upon waking you realise the simulated world is not what it seems, so you fight to break free from the mainframe to live in the real world.“

 ‘Break The Frame’ serves as a crucial piece of the narrative arc that defines ‘EVOLVE’, a five-track statement exploring survival, resistance, societal pressure, and transformation in an increasingly fractured world. Where ‘Call To Rise’ stood as a rallying cry against oppression, ‘Break The Frame‘ turns inward, challenging the psychological and structural barriers that prevent growth and change.

The forthcoming EP marks the band’s most cohesive and focused body of work to date. Following the impact of their debut album Conflictions and singles such as ‘Birthright’ and ‘Stand Tall’, ‘EVOLVE’  represents a significant step forward both sonically and conceptually. The record captures a band refining their identity while expanding their creative scope.

Recent live performances in Warsaw and Kraków, Poland, their largest international shows to date, have further demonstrated the band’s growing momentum beyond Ireland, solidifying their reputation as a rising force within the modern heavy music landscape.

With the release of ‘Break The Frame’ today and ‘EVOLVE’ landing on March 20th, Following The Signs continue to position themselves at the forefront of Ireland’s heavy scene — delivering music that is both ferocious in sound and fearless in message.

Evolve track-listing;
Stuck in place
Call to rise
Break the frame 
Evolve 
Infectious 

Following The Signs are:
Alan Jevens – Vocals
Noel Crowley – Guitars
Vincent Renoux – Guitars
Rory Taylor – Bass
Chris Hanlon – Drums

https://www.facebook.com/FollowingTheSignsCork
https://www.instagram.com/followingthesignscork/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG7hR2lenG3TysoRg5IXQHQ
https://followingthesigns.bandcamp.com/album/conflictions