Nuclear Winter Records proudly announces the release of DECONSEKRATED‘s sophomore album, “The Inexorable Transcendence of Death”, set for release on October 2, 2026 on LP, CD, and MC formats.
Over the past decade, Chile has established itself as one of the world’s premier breeding grounds for uncompromising death metal, and DECONSEKRATED are poised to further strengthen that reputation with an album that fully embraces the darkest corners of the genre. “The Inexorable Transcendence of Death” is a relentless collection of dense, hostile compositions built on crushing intensity, oppressive atmosphere and an abundance of memorable riffs. While its roots firmly lie within the classic death metal tradition, the band’s songwriting reaches beyond mere homage, weaving intricate arrangements, unexpected tempo changes and subtle twists into every track. Rather than attempting to reinvent the style, DECONSEKRATED explore its vast creative potential, crafting songs that unfold organically and reveal new layers with each listen.
Powerful, immersive and meticulously constructed, “The Inexorable Transcendence of Death” stands as a bold new statement from one of Chile’s most promising death metal acts.
The first single “Under the Rotten Shroud” is now streaming HERE.
Tracklist:
01. Purgative Procession 02. Drowned in the Deep Waters of Phlegethon 03. Terrifyng Manifestation of Malevolence 04. Towards the Veil of Heretic Plagues 05. Poisoned Flesh (Mark of the Sinister Path) 06. Under the Rotten Shroud 07. Oracula Sanguinis (Obsidian Mirrors) 08. Through the Graves’ Portals
DECONSEKRATED is an occult death metal band hailing from the cold, rain-soaked south of Chile. Founded in 2020 by guitarist Agorh Skullptor, the project initially began as the vision of three like-minded “black souls” before evolving into a full five-piece lineup. The band’s music explores themes of death, the desecration of Christian dogma, and spiritual transmutation, translating these concepts into a dark and uncompromising sonic identity.
In 2024, DECONSEKRATED released the EP “Ascension in the Altar of Condemned”, issued on CD by Iron Blood and Death (Mexico), on vinyl by Futhark Records (Canada), reissued on CD by Alkolik Holocaust Records (Argentina), and released on cassette by Ancient Sounds of Madness Productions (Poland) and Infernal South Productions (Chile).
The band has shared the stage with renowned acts such as Master, Malevolent Creation, and Morta Skuld, while also performing in Argentina and at the now legendary Ossum Total Death Festival in Mexico City. Drawing inspiration from the early masters of death metal, DECONSEKRATED continue to follow a path of darkness, death, and the desecration of humanity.
For fans of: Dead Congregation, Krypts, Grave Miasma, Rotten Tomb
Line-up:
Agorh Skullptor – Guitar and bass Gül Evokator – Vocals Padaviast – Guitar Rigor Mortis – Drums
With ‘The Explorer’, CALLIDER (Stefan Lange) presents his second album, a sonic expedition that blends melodic death metal with literary depth and cultural reflection.
Following the successful debut ‘Southern Stars’ (2023), Lange takes things a step further: rather than science fiction or Viking clichés, the focus here is on the search for universal values – a tribute to forgotten cultures, historical narratives and the question of what holds humanity together.
Musically, Lange breaks with genre conventions: wind instruments, oriental sounds (Makam music) and acoustic ballads meet classic metal riffs and varied vocals. The result is an accessible yet complex sound that delights even non-metal fans. The lyrics are political, philosophical and poetic – ranging from the unity of humanity (‘One Note’) to a critique of social division.
The artwork (a Polynesian catamaran following the stars) symbolises humanity’s journey: we navigate through crises – but what are our guiding stars? Humanity, solidarity, moral principles. ‘The Explorer’ is not an album to listen to in passing, but an invitation to reflect.
Today also sees the release of the second single, “Kalamas”, complete with a lyric video, from the upcoming new album “The Explorer”. The track also features Kai Biegler, singer and guitarist of the Aalen-based melodic death metal band PARASITE INC, who contributes a guest solo on “Kalamas”.
“Inspired by the Greek national holiday ‘Ochi’ Day, the lyrics are loosely based on the events of the Italo-Greek War during the Second World War. “Kalamas” is the name of a river in north-western Greece, where some of the fighting took place. The lyrics also reflect the never-ending conflicts and wars that humanity wages against one another. The song is a statement against fascism and pays tribute to those who stand up against it”, comments Stefan Lange.
CALLIDER is: Vocals: Stefan Lange, Florian Stierstorfer, Marc Zeberer, Vanessa Marx Guitars: Ettore Rigotti, Kristopher Karla, Stefan Lange Bass: Ettore Rigotti, Stefan Lange Drums: Dominik Back Keyboards: Ettore Rigotti, Claus Bächer
Following the acclaimed singles “Designed Despair”, “Darkest Self” and “Frameworker”, Danish modern metal visionaries RAUNCHY unveil “Frostbite”, the fourth single and video from their long-awaited new album, “Prisoner”. Blending crushing riffs, cinematic electronics and soaring melodies with the band’s unmistakable dual-vocal attack, the track showcases another side of the album’s emotional depth, exploring the devastating cycle of emotional abuse and the addictive pull of toxic relationships. Dark, immersive and intensely melodic, “Frostbite” once again demonstrates why Raunchy remain one of metal’s most distinctive and forward-thinking acts.
““Frostbite” portrays the haunting cycle of abuse in the form of a love that is both intoxicating and destructive”, the band comments about the song. “One becomes emotionally desensitized as the self is trapped in patterns of hurt, numbness, and longing for the warmth of connection that is never fully realized. Ultimately, this song illustrates the curious addiction to a bitter paradise, where suffering becomes familiar, and the heart remains frozen between desire and despair”.
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There’s a particular kind of silence that follows a band when nobody’s quite sure if they’re done or just sleeping. For Raunchy, that silence lasted the better part of a decade – and now it’s broken.
“Prisoner”, the seventh studio album from the Danish genre-benders, lands in summer 2026 via Mighty Music, the same label that first put them on record back in 2001. A full-circle moment, and the band knows it.
“It feels right being back at Mighty,” says drummer Morten “Molle” Toft Hansen. “We’ve been around the block – Nuclear Blast, Lifeforce, Massacre – and there’s something about coming home to the people who believed in us first. They get what this band is”.
For longtime fans, that’s almost the entire story right there. Raunchy have always been the band that belonged everywhere and nowhere: too melodic for death metal purists, too heavy for the radio crowd, too synth-driven for the metalcore kids, and too riff-forward for anyone trying to file them under industrial. “Prisoner” doesn’t try to resolve that contradiction. It leans into it.
Drum tracking began as far back as 2021 – a Facebook clip of Molle behind the kit was the first sign of life in nearly seven years. From there, the album came together slowly, piece by piece, squeezed in between day jobs, family life, and a pandemic that wasn’t doing anyone any favors. “This album took the time it needed” says keyboardist and vocalist Jeppe Christensen. “We had no deadline. No label breathing down our necks. We just wrote until the songs felt right and threw out everything that didn’t. I think you can hear that – there’s no filler on this one”. Producer Jacob Hansen, who has helmed nearly every Raunchy record going back to “Velvet Noise”, returned for “Prisoner”, and the chemistry shows. Hansen knows this band’s DNA better than anyone outside the lineup itself.
Vocalist Mike Semesky, who joined for “Vices.Virtues.Visions.” in 2014, describes the writing process as something closer to therapy than tracking sessions: “A lot happened in twelve years. People got married, people lost people, the world got weirder. “Prisoner” is about all of that: being trapped in your own head, in your own patterns, in time itself. But it’s not a depressing record. It’s a defiant one”.
If “Vices.Virtues.Visions.” was the most emotionally layered Raunchy album, “Prisoner” is the most cinematic. The synths are bigger. The hooks are sharper. The heavy parts are heavier. Lead single “Designed Despair” arrived in early 2026 and sets the tone: soaring choruses crashing into industrial breakdowns, with both vocalists trading lines in a way that feels less like duet and more like dialogue. The inspirations? Everything from the band’s early industrial loves (Fear Factory, Strapping Young Lad) to modern cinematic scoring, late-period Ghost, and – Jeppe insists – “A healthy amount of 80s synth-pop we’ll never publicly admit to”.
Raunchy aren’t promising another album in two years. They’ve never worked that way. But they are promising shows, and the energy around the reunion feels different than a typical comeback cycle. “We’re not chasing anything” Molle says. “We made the record we wanted to make. If people show up, that’s the gift. And if they don’t, we’ll still have an album we’re proud of”. Twelve years between albums. Same band. No apologies.
“Prisoner” will be released on LP (gatefold splatter double vinyl, limited to 500 copies), CD and digital formats on 14.08.2026, via Mighty Music. The first 250 orders in Targetshop and Bandcamp will get a free patch.
Lineup: Jesper Kvist – bass Morten Toft Hansen – drums Jesper Andreas Tilsted – guitars, keyboards Lars Christensen – guitars Jeppe Christensen – keyboards, vocals Mike Semesky – vocals
After witnessing the threat of deforestation first-hand in Costa Rica, Sylvain Demercastel and Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren started Savage Lands, the world’s first environmental non-profit powered by the metal community. The 501 (c) (3) organization has led biodiversity initiatives around the globe while partnering with members of Metallica, Gojira, Alissa White-Gluz and Heilung, as well as other organizations like Hellfest and the Jane Goodall Institute.
Today, Savage Lands are thrilled to announce a three-year strategic partnership with Brutal Assault, one of Europe’s premiere music festivals for heavy music. With this partnership, both organizations are sending a call to the cultural community by inviting all festivals and artists to join their ecological movement.
Together, Savage Lands and Brutal Assault will promote biodiversity through eco-friendly merchandise, festival-wide awareness campaigns conservation projects and the expansion of Brutal Forest, Brutal Assault’s long-term reforestation initiative, which has planted more than 12,000 trees across the Czech Republic.
Savage Lands are also launching a Biodiversity tour. Starting in 2027, the tour will travel to various European festivals, including Brutal Assault. The organization will lead environmental projects in each country that the tour visits.
“Savage Lands is thrilled to join forces with Brutal Assault in the fight for biodiversity. Through this partnership, our organization is crossing a threshold by expanding our international operations”, Savage Lands co-founder Sylvain Demercastel says. “The biodiversity crisis is bigger than any one organization. It demands new ideas, new alliances and new forms of leadership. On behalf of Savage Lands, I invite every festival, every artist, every cultural organization to support this movement and join The Army of the Trees”.
“This partnership reflects a shared conviction between Brutal Assault and Savage Lands”, Brutal Assault founders Martin “Shindy” Brzobohaty Vladan and Tomáš Fiala say. “For decades, festivals have shaped music, inspired generations and created unforgettable memories. Today, we have an opportunity to create something even greater: a lasting legacy through the ecosystems they help protect. Today, Brutal Assault is proud to answer the call”.
Read more about the partnership between Savage Lands and Brutal Assault on Brutal Assault’s website.
Since it was founded in 2022, Savage Lands has planted 12,000 trees in Costa Rica as part of Alianza Verde, plus another 1,500 trees at Hellfest. They’ve created three forest sanctuaries in France, two ecological easements in Costa Rica, and one biological corridor in Burundi with the Jane Goodall Institute. 100% of the royalties earned by their debut album, Army of the Trees, fund Savage Lands’ ongoing preservation projects.
Tracklist: 1. Black Rock Heart (feat Kai Uwe Faust, Chloe Trujillo) (4:36) [WATCH] 2. Ruling Queen (featuring Alissa White-Gluz, Kenny Andrews) (4:31) [WATCH] 3. The Last Howl (featuring John Tardy, Andreas Kisser) (6:04) [WATCH] 4. No Remedy (featuring Maria Franz) (4:27) [WATCH] 5. Out of Breath (featuring Lord Of The Lost, Chloe Trujillo) (4:49) [WATCH] 6. Better Man (4:23) 7. Never Be Up (3:42) 8. Army of the Trees (4:26) [WATCH] 9. Visions of Life (4:02) 10. Addicted (4:45) Full runtime: 46:02
Having seen first-hand how deforestation threatens Costa Rica’s rain forest, two angry metalheads are banging their heads together to protect the world’s ecosystem.
“After hearing the chainsaws on a daily basis, we knew it was time to act”, says musician-turned-activist Sylvain Demercastel, “because the buzzing is only getting louder”.
Sylvain founded Savage Lands with his long-time friend and Megadeth drummer Dirk Verbeuren in 2022. Thanks to their music, the 501 (c) (3) non-profit has preserved 100,000 square feet of forest in high-risk areas along the Costa Rican coastline. 100% of the royalties from their first album, Army of the Trees, support their ongoing preservation projects in Costa Rica and other countries.
The roots behind Savage Lands run deep. Dirk and Sylvain first met in France during the late ‘90s, when they both played in the socially conscious thrash metal band Artsonic. But just like a tree, the organization is supported by different types of branches.
“As a non-profit, we depend on the support of other organizations, fellow artists and our listeners”, Dirk says.
In Costa Rica, Savage Lands partners with scientists, forest engineers, ecological parks, private businesses and other non-profits. Their Green Alliance(Alianza Verde) has led to more than 11,000 trees being planted in deforested areas throughout Costa Rica thanks to the help of 1,200 volunteers.
Collaboration also fuels the creative fires of Savage Lands. The core band includes Poun and Etienne Treton from the veteran French metalcore band Black Bomb A, along with Loco Muerte’s Florian Pons. When they planted their ecological flag on Hellfest’s main stage in 2024, movers and shakers from across the metal sphere showed up to support. Not only did the festival leader pledge to donate 1 million Euro to the organizations over the next five years. Daniel de Jongh (Textures), Silje Wergeland (The Gathering), Jesper Liveröd (Nasum), Alejandro Montoya (Cultura tres), Vincent Price (Body Count), Billy Graziadei (Biohazard), Shane Embury (Napalm Death) and Andreas Kisser (Sepultura) all joined for an appropriately bloody and scream-worthy rendition of “Roots”.
“I’m happy to be a part of such a truly important cause”, Embury said after the performance. “We are connected with every living thing on this planet and Savage Lands is helping to preserve nature’s treasures”.
Army of the Treesfeatures even more metallic fire power. Out of the sludgy distortion that spews from “The Last Howl” crawls Obituary’s John Tardy, who pays a fitting tribute to the endangered Howler monkey by unleashing his inner primate with spit-flinging growls. “Black Rock Heart” carves out a wickedly blackened groove, though the song’s aggressive chug is fueled by more spiritual concerns. “We wanted the music to reflect our mounting frustration with the way the real estate heat wave is destroying Costa Rica’s ecosystem”, Sylvain says. “For so long, nature has been trying to warn us that we’re putting our future at risk”. Who else could represent the magical spirit of the forest but visionary artist Chloé Trujillo and Heilung’s chief of ceremonies Kai Uwe Faust.
Heilung are also working with Savage Lands outside of the recording studio. The world-famous Nordic collective donated $1 for every ticket sold during their most-recent U.S. tourto support their Season of Mist labelmates. “Supporting Savage Lands was an easy decision for us”, says Maria Franz, whose soothing high notes grace the melancholic power ballad “No Remedy”.
“That’s another beautiful thing about Savage Lands”, Sylvain says. “As a band, we’re not limited to just one genre. We can adapt to boost the strengths of whomever is joining us”.
Savage Lands’ debut album introduces several new species of metalhead to their ecosystem. Eurovision’s darlings Lord Of The Lost spill their blood and glitter over the spiky riffs that puncture “Out of Breath”. Holding court over lead single “Ruling Queen” with her serpentine cleans and lioness roar is none other than Alissa White-Gluz. “Now is the time to take a stand”, the band roar in a fierce rallying cry during the album’s climactic title track, backed by Julien Truchan from Benighted and other pillars from the French metal community.
“Our goals are attainable,” Sylvain and Dirk say. “By converting the land that we purchase into nature sanctuaries, Savage Lands will help set a precedent for environmental activism. But we must work together and quickly. Ecosystems are still under attack. If we don’t, then there won’t be any wildlife left to save”.
Raise your horns and join the Army of the Trees in support of the metal non-profit.
Special Member: Dirk Verbeuren (Drums on “Black Rock Heart”, “The Last Howl” and “Out of Breath)
Collaborators: Stephane Buriez Ardag Basmadjian HK Nico + James at Vamacara
Guest Features: Kai Uwe Faust – Vocals (Black Rock Heart) Chloe Trujillo – Vocals (Black Rock Heart, Out of Breath) Alissa White-Gluz – Vocals (Ruling Queen) Kenneth Andrews – Guitar (Ruling Queen) Andreas Kisser – Guitar (The Last Howl) John Tardy – Vocals (The Last Howl) Maria Franz – Vocals (No Remedy) Lord Of The Lost – Vocals, Guitars (Out of Breath)
*Army of Trees features Steeven Corsini (Loco Muerte), Auré Jäger (Akiavel), David & Viber (Sidilarsen), Niko Jones (Tagada Jones), Julien Truchan (Benighted), Stéphane Buriez (Loudblast, Sinsaenum), Nils Courbaron (Bloodorn, Sirenia, DDC) and Aurelien Ouzoulias (The Beat Factory, Mörglbl).
Production: Recorded, mixed and mastered by Adair Daufembach at Daufembach Studio in Los Angeles.
Flying the flag for ZLHC (Zeeland Hardcore), Dutch groove–hardcore ascendents Inherited have revealed their latest single, ‘WON’T BREAK,’ taken from their upcoming EP, ALL 4 ONE, to be released on 2 October via Mascot Records. The three-and-a-half-minute song hits like a ten-ton truck and sends a message of pushing against adversity – with a tasty little trip-hop-inflected outro to keep things interesting. Talking about the track, they say, “This song is pure resilience. It’s about standing your ground no matter what gets thrown at you. Everyone hits moments where it feels like too much, like ‘every day feels like a fever dream’, but breaking is a choice, and we refuse. The line ‘I won’t break, no matter how much I must take’ is the backbone of this track. It’s about knowing your own strength, even when everything around you tries to tear it down.”
With three of the five still in their teens, Inherited – Jamie Versprille (Vocals), Marvin Wesdorp (Guitar), Midas Giele (Guitar), Lucas Camonier (Bass) and Neill Ray (Drums) – are battering down the doors of the underground circuit and carving their name into every stage they step onto since forming in 2024. In June, they unleashed the first song from the record – produced by Robin Adams (Architects, Guilt Trip, Blood Youth) and mastered by Adam ‘Nolly’ Getgood (Periphery). ‘INHERITED’ tells the story of their roots and how hardcore surges through their DNA. Vocalist Jamie explains, It’s all about where we come from: our family, our blood, everything that shaped us. It is what we have been given, and we owe it everything. That’s why we carry that legacy forward.” Their pathway was laid out 30 years ago by Zeeland’s death-metal firebrands, Polluted Inheritance. Inherited’s Lucas Camonier (Bass) and Marvin Wesdorp (Guitar) are the sons of Polluted Inheritance’s Ronald Camonier and Erwin Wesdorp. Identity is everything to them. A sense of community is at the heart of Inherited, both in their hometown of Zeeland and in their roots. They have no time to hang around; they played their sixth-ever show on the hallowed stage of Germany’s Wacken Open Air festival, the result of them winning the Dutch Metal Battle 2024, which saw the band hire a double-decker bus to transport 100 fans 200 miles from their hometown to the final. They don’t see obstacles; they see only opportunities. Forged in the underground scene, they’ve journeyed across the Netherlands underbelly: dive bars, a Skate Park, a barbershop, and a giveaway store. They’ve played underground bunkers in France and a youth-oriented chapel in Belgium. The underground ethic runs deep in the band, but they’re also headlining 400-cap venues with people pouring out of the door. They’ve supported Pro-Pain, Dark Angel, Bodyfarm, Master and hit the festival circuit: Wacken-Open-Air, Dynamo Festival, South of Heaven and more. They’re clearing their way for their own path, carrying a message of empowerment, perseverance, community, brotherhood, and family. The bloodline runs strong.
ALL 4 ONE track list: 1. INTRO 2. WASTED SPACE 3. WON’T BREAK 4. ALL 4 ONE 5. INHERITED
Hailing from London, UK, IRIDIUM are one of the most exciting new names in modern metalcore. Combining razor-sharp riffs and crushing breakdowns with atmospheric electronics and emotionally charged songwriting, the band has forged a sound that is both dynamic and forward-thinking. Their blend of technical precision, introspective lyricism and uncompromising heaviness has quickly earned them a dedicated and rapidly growing fanbase.
Following the release of their EP HELL IS JUST A HALFWAY HOUSE earlier this year, IRIDIUM have surpassed 115,000 monthly Spotify listeners and amassed more than three million streams worldwide. Now, the band embarks on an exciting new chapter by signing with Napalm Records and unleashing “ENDGAME”, their first single for the label.
IRIDIUM about the signing: “We are delighted to be working with Napalm Records. Napalm is renowned for its exceptional roster of heavy bands, and we are honoured to be joining such a highly regarded team. It has always been our ambition to push IRIDIUM as far as it can go, and it’s fantastic to be working with a label that shares our vision for the band.”
With “ENDGAME”, IRIDIUM continue to evolve their sound, seamlessly blending technical precision with emotional depth. Progressive riffing collides with soaring melodies before erupting into crushing, pit-ready breakdowns, while acoustic guitars and haunting clean vocals bring the track to a reflective close. Lyrically, “ENDGAME” explores existentialism, questioning whether there is more to life in the face of human corruption. The result is the band’s most ambitious and emotionally powerful material to date. IRIDIUM comment about the single: “Our first single with Napalm, ‘ENDGAME’, takes the IRIDIUM sound further than ever before, combining our most technical riffs to date with the raw emotional energy established on HELL IS JUST A HALFWAY HOUSE. Touching on existentialism and grounded in personal experience, ‘ENDGAME’ explores whether there can be more to life in the face of human corruption. This is a new chapter. The journey is just beginning.”
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