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CORONATUS Release New Single & Official Video ‘Through The Brightest Blue’

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German symphonic metal collective CORONATUS unveil “Through The Brightest Blue”, the second single and official video taken from their upcoming studio album “Dreadful Waters”, set for release on January 23rd, 2026 via Massacre Records.

Pre-order the album here: https://massacre-records.com/coronatus_dreadfulwaters_sale

Following the dark, turbulent opening statement of the first single “The Maelstrom”, “Through The Brightest Blue” reveals a contrasting and luminous side of the album’s maritime concept. The song leads the listener into sunlit, shallow waters – a rare moment of calm, beauty and hope within an otherwise ominous and dangerous oceanic world.

Musically, “Through The Brightest Blue” stands out as the most uplifting and positive track on the album, combining CORONATUS’ trademark symphonic metal foundation with elegant melodies and fluid arrangements. The song is particularly defined by the exceptional vocal performance of mezzo-soprano Leni Eitrich, whose complex and expressive vocal lines give the track a graceful, almost ethereal character.

Lyrically, the song departs from the album’s darker narratives and instead evokes imagery of clarity, light and serenity: thoughts of graceful sea creatures and mythical beings drifting through crystal-blue waters. This moment of brightness serves as a deliberate emotional counterweight within “Dreadful Waters”, highlighting the album’s dynamic storytelling and thematic depth.

The accompanying official video visually captures this atmosphere, translating the song’s sense of openness and wonder into moving images that further expand CORONATUS’ maritime universe.

Stream / download the single HERE: https://save-it.cc/massacre/through-the-brightest-blue

For CORONATUS water becomes a symbol of all that is deep, unseen, dangerous, and awe-inspiring. While the previous album “Atmosphere” focused on threats in the “airy” realm, “Dreadful Waters” shifts the narrative toward oceans and seas: environments rich in myth, peril, and emotional metaphor.

Musically, the band once again offer an expansive spectrum of styles: symphonic metal as the foundation, enriched by folk elements, dramatic orchestrations, and experimental touches that have become a trademark of the CORONATUS sound.

The songwriting comes not only from drummer and founder Mats Kurth, but also from vocalist Nemesis and guitarist Harry Zeidler, widening the creative scope of the album.

“Dreadful Waters” was produced by Markus Stock and Mats Kurth at Klangschmiede Studio E, where Stock also handled mixing and mastering. His signature depth and clarity amplify the album’s dark maritime atmosphere.

The cover artwork, created by Michael Krebes, visually captures the album’s descent into the unknown, merging mysticism, danger, and the elemental force of water.

“Dreadful Waters” Track listing

The Maelstrom
Through The Brightest Blue
To The Reef!
The Ship’s Cook
Southern Cross
The Siren
A Seaman’s Yarn
Dark Ice
Die Hexe und der Teufel

CORONATUS will celebrate the new album with an exclusive release show:

Saturday, January 24th, 2026
Bryggaren, Västervik, Sweden

The band will perform the entire new album live, along with a selection of fan-favorite older pieces.

CORONATUS are
Leni Eitrich – Mezzo Soprano
Sabine Prechtel – Mezzo Soprano
Nemesis – Rock Voice
Tine Jülich – Violin
Harry Zeidler – Guitars
Simon Gutbrod – Bass
Mats Kurth – Drums

CORONATUS online:
https://www.coronatus.de/
https://www.facebook.com/CoronatusOfficial/
https://www.instagram.com/coronatus_official

JEGONG Announce New Album “Gomi Kuzu Can”, First Single ‘Patterns’ Out Now

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JeGong, the collaborative force of Dahm Majuri Cipolla (MONO) and Reto Mäder (SUM OF R.), have today announced their bold and genre-sculpting new album Gomi Kuzu Can.

Gomi Kuzu Can will be released 27th February via Pelagic Records – and the duo have released the first single from the record, ‘Patterns’.

Pre-order here: https://orcd.co/jegong-gomikuzucan

The band comment: “‘Patterns’ is our way of playing with repetition and motion – musically and mentally. The track feels like running through familiar spaces that constantly reshape themselves. That tension between nostalgia and forward momentum marks the beginning of the world of Gomi Kuzu Can. In the accompanying video, this idea is taken further as dream and reality merge, enhancing the sense of moving within a flowing cycle between inner perception and outward motion”.

Known for their immersive, rhythm-driven explorations of krautrock and experimental sound design, JeGong now take an exhilarating leap into brighter, nostalgically stranger territory.

Gomi Kuzu Can is an electrifying journey through kraut, post- and experimental rock, delivered with the analogue warmth of the ’70s.

Across eleven meticulously crafted tracks, JeGong embrace their roots while fearlessly expanding into neon-lit, beat-driven worlds where kinetic rhythms meet playful sonic futurism. It is music built for movement, contemplation, and the ecstatic strangeness of possibility. Their approach borrows the endurance and patience of minimalism, but they subvert minimalism’s austerity with grit, distortion, and physicality. The result is music that feels alive in motion: constantly shifting, tightening, unfurling, and mutating even when its core pulse remains unbroken.

At the centre is the duo’s uncanny rhythmic intuition: drums that pulse with krautrock steadiness, bass lines that swing between monolithic foundation and crude melodic insistence. Together, these elements create a sonic environment that feels both mechanical and deeply human, ritualistic yet instinctual.

One of the album’s most striking achievements is its analogue warmth. In an era dominated by pristine digital surfaces, JeGong embrace imperfection: human element in every beat and modulation. Gomi Kuzu Can, is hand-built, lovingly assembled from circuitry, intuition, and raw creative impulse. This tactile quality is precisely what makes the album’s danceability so impactful. In blending organic rhythm with retro-electronic brightness, they’ve created a sound that is both familiar and refreshingly new.

Tracklisting:

Golden Hairs Goes Back To Japan
Outright Wolf Medicines
Contortion
Downed
Chalk
What Ever Happened To Gene
Sister
Parallel Tracks
Patterns
Müll Schrott Dose
Obaachan Bingo

JeGong are:

Reto Mäder – bass, guitar, analogue synthesizer, electronics, mellotron, effects, amps, sounds
Dahm Majuri Cipolla – drums, percussion, effects, sounds

For more: PELAGIC PROFILE * INSTAGRAM * FACEBOOK * BANDCAMP

SCHATTENMANN Unveil Title Track from Upcoming Album “Endgegner”

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SCHATTENMANN usher in the new year with the release of “Endgegner”, the title track from their upcoming studio album. The song signals a decisive next step for the band and sets the tone for a new chapter in their musical journey.

With “Endgegner” [German for “Final Boss”], SCHATTENMANN present themselves sharper and more focused than ever. The track blends German-language metal with pronounced core elements, driven rhythms, and an unapologetic attitude. Crushing riffs, a powerful groove, and a commanding chorus turn the song into a statement piece that reflects both intensity and confidence.

As frontman Frank Herzig reveals:

“This song was my ultimate final boss! Never before has a track driven me so crazy, challenged me so much, and demanded so much from me. In the entire history of Schattenmann, there hasn’t been a song that required so many versions and attempts. In the end, I am incredibly proud of it – especially because the path to the finished song was so rocky and because it offers so much both musically and lyrically. It grabs you immediately and doesn’t let go until the very end: hard, loud, emotional.”

Stream / Download the new single: https://schattenmann.rpm.link/endgegnersinglePR

Their hotly-anticipated, new full-length offering “Endgegner” will be released on March 13 via PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. Produced by Henning Verlage, the album represents a clear cut and a deliberate evolution of the band’s sound.

Following four studio albums and their first Top 10 chart entry with “Día de Muertos”, SCHATTENMANN continue to prove that change and progression remain at the core of their identity. Heavier, more aggressive, and unapologetically metal, “Endgegner” sees the band reborn in steel and fire, poised to claim their place in today’s heavy music landscape!

Pre-order “Endgegner” now at this location: https://schattenmann.rpm.link/endgegnerPR

Endgegner Track-List:

Endgegner
Besser als der Rest
Kamikaze
Einen Scheiß muss ich
Wir sind das Ende der Welt
Kein Kommando
Schna-na-naps
Unmensch
Echo
Auf die Zunge (Schattenmann Version)
Alter Ego
Gelegenheit macht Liebe

“Endgegner” Tour 2026

30.01.2025 DE Nuremberg – Schattenspiele (w/ AESTHETIC PERFECTION & INDUCTION)

w/ special guests Böse Fuchs:
12.03.2026 DE Frankfurt – Das Bett
13.03.2026 DE Oberhausen – Kulttempel
14.03.2026 DE Stuttgart – LKA Longhorn
15.03.2026 DE Saarbrücken – Garage
19.03.2026 DE Hamburg – Knust
20.03.2026 DE Leipzig – Hellraiser
21.03.2026 DE Erfurt – From Hell
26.03.2026 DE Munich – Backstage (Halle)
27.03.2026 DE Cologne – Luxor
28.03.2026 DE Hanover – MusikZentrum
04.04.2026 DE Berlin – Hole 44
05.04.2026 DE Magdeburg – Factory
13.11.2026 AT Dornbirn – Conrad Sohm
14.11.2026 AT Vienna – Szene

–Tickets: https://www.eventim.de/artist/schattenmann/
–VIP Upgrade Bundles: https://schattenmann.rpm.link/shopPR

About SCHATTENMANN

Founded in 2016, Nuremberg-based band SCHATTENMANN have entered the metal world by storm! Pinnacling with their top 10 album “Día de muertos” in 2023, the quartet – singer Frank Herzig, guitarist Jan Shook, bass player Luke Shook & drummer Rorschach – paved their way with impactful songwriting but also with energising live shows. A thrilling combination which has resonated with a wide range of range (mostly) European metalheads so far. Sheer metal and continuous touring are the keys of why SCHATTENMANN have become one of the leading German ambassadors in the hard ‘n’ heavy universe within less than 10 years.

SCHATTENMANN are:
Frank Herzig | vocals
Jan Shook | guitars
Luke Shook | bass
Rorschach | drums

KLAW to Release New EP “KLAWstrophy…the B-sides of Gods and Creators” on March 20th

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KLAW release cover & tracklist for their upcoming EP “KLAWstrophy…the B-sides of Gods and Creators,” concluding the “Gods and Creators” cycle with a new EP.

Following the successful release of their album “Gods and Creators” on the El Puerto Records label last year, Swiss thrash metal band KLAW has announced a new EP for March 2026: “KLAWstrophy…the B-sides of Gods and Creators.” The tracks on the upcoming release are taken from the intense recording sessions for the LP. It quickly became clear to the band that these songs are more than just “leftovers”: they form the final piece of the puzzle of a creative peak. During mastering at V.O. Pulver’s Little Creek Studio at the end of 2025, the tracks were given another once-over. The result is an even fresher and more natural-sounding production. Musically, KLAW remain true to themselves and deliver technical thrash metal with the characteristic Bay Area influences that have already earned the band excellent reviews in the trade press (including Rock Hard and Metal Factory). However, the EP shows the five musicians from an even more direct and focused side. “The songs breathe the same DNA as the album, but have their own raw energy. We didn’t want to leave this part of our history in the archives, but make it accessible to fans as the conclusion of this chapter,” says the band. With their release in March 2026, KLAW cement their status as one of Switzerland’s most technically precise metal greats and send a clear signal for the coming year.

Tracklist:

1.Dead Eyes
2.Klawstrophy
3.Mountain Of Origin
4.Blasphemous

KLAW is a Metal machine from Switzerland bringing you technical yet melodic modern Thrash with groove, technicality, tempo, amazing riffing and aggressive and varied vocals. The band consists of five experienced and high class musicians eager to show the world a new dimension of what Thrash Metal can be! Aggressive and refined, complex and catchy, dark and profound yet adrenalizing – KLAW will sweep you off your feet and make you bang your head with a high energy live performance!

Line-up:
Pat Müller – Guitars, Backgrounds Vocals
Chasper Wanner – Guitars
Jonas Friedli – Vocals
Reto Bachmann – Drums
Dani Bürkli – Bass, Backgrounds Vocals

More Info:
Homepage: www.klawmetal.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/klawmetal
Instagram: www.instagram.com/klawmetal
YouTube: youtube.com/@klaw8184

DEATH DEALER Unleash Crushing New Single & Video ‘Bloodbath’

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Heavy metal titans DEATH DEALER continue the assault leading up to their upcoming full-length “Reign Of Steel” with the release of their brand-new single and video Bloodbath – one of the album’s most ferocious, high-impact offerings.

If the previously released single Blast The Highway showcased the band’s full-throttle, arena-sized metal power, Bloodbath now delivers Death Dealer at their most dark, intense, and devastatingly heavy. Built on a barrage of precision riffing, thunderous rhythms, and the unmistakable vocal firepower of Sean Peck, the track erupts with unrelenting force and cements itself as one of the standout moments on the upcoming record.

The song’s visual counterpart brings its energy to life through a relentless, battle-charged narrative – a fitting accompaniment to a track that captures the brutality and chaos hinted at in its title.

Stream/Purchase Bloodbath HERE: https://save-it.cc/massacre/bloodbath

“Reign Of Steel”, set for release on January 23, 2026 via Massacre Records, represents the band’s most ambitious and refined work to date. Forged over five years of intense writing and studio craftsmanship, the album sees Death Dealer operating at full power, propelled by their all-star lineup:

Sean Peck (Cage, The Three Tremors, Denner/Shermann) – Vocals
Ross “The Boss” Friedman (Manowar, Dictators, Ross The Boss Band) – Guitars
Stu Marshall (Dungeon, Empires of Eden, Night Legion) – Guitars
Mike LePond (Symphony X) – Bass
Steve Bolognese (Into Eternity, Ross The Boss Band) – Drums

Pre-order the album here: https://massacre-records.com/deathdealer_reignofsteel_sale/

“Reign Of Steel” was co-produced by Stuart Marshall and Sean Peck, with mixing and mastering handled by Chris Themelco at Monolith Studios, delivering a massive, modern, high-impact sonic experience. The album’s striking artwork was created by Dusan Markovic, with additional design by Aley Yarborough.

“Reign Of Steel” will be available as a Mediabook CD, vinyl (Black, Red, Splatter Red/Clear, and Splatter White/Red), and digital.

Track listing:

Assemble
Devil’s Triangle
Riding On The Wings
Bloodbath
Raging Wild And Free
Blast The Highway
Compelled
Dragon Of Algorath
Sleeping Prophet
Reign Of The Night

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/

KUUMET Intoduce Their First Single ‘Swithen’

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New Finnish progressive rock band Kuumet prepares to release their debut album this spring. Now they have released the first single “Swithen” from the upcoming album.

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Bandcamp etc.) https://push.fm/fl/kuumet-swithen

Lyricist Janne Koskinen‘s thoughts about the song:

“I was thinking about the state of the world at that time: we had gone from real jungles to concrete jungles, where everyone fights for themselves and their own interests. The common good is just an idea that can be sacrificed, and it doesn’t matter if it dies, as long as you get what you want. There is a tired, fatalistic tone to it, now that I think about it.

Yes, it reflects on how people today live almost as if it were their last day. The fail-fast business ethic has taken hold in social thinking, and one’s own good life is now the most important thing, and it doesn’t matter if collective destruction is knocking at the door.

What then, if we don’t survive? It was such a lovely ride!”

–ISRC: FI3FC2654401
–Composition: Matti Mielikäinen, Jussi Moilanen, Anna-Kaisa Kettunen, Janne Koskinen, Vesa Ranta
–Lyrics: Janne Koskinen

Kuumet started in 2019 in the aftermath of a tribute gig for a Finnish prog legend. The band, which was put together at the initiative of Vesa Ranta (ex-Sentenced, The Abbey, Cemetery Skyline), who had once hung up his drum sticks at the time, ended up with players from Oulu, including The Aeon, THJKB and Hietaketu. Musically, Kuumet operates on the more prog side of rock, the songs may be rambling, but avoiding the pitfalls of indulgent gimmickry. The influences are most found in the legacy of the sprawling rock bands of the 1970s and the more melodic side of heavy rock that rose to prominence in the 1990s.

The songs also reveal the band’s fascination with cinematic expression.

Kuumet’s debut album Nova depicts the struggle of modern man in time: it contains dystopian images, addictions and death, but also glimpses of hope here and there, whether in the form of a bright exploding supernova or the belief that life continues after man.

https://www.instagram.com/kuumet.band/
Kuumet @ Facebook
https://www.youtube.com/@KuumetBand