WARRANT’s 1996 Release “Belly To Belly Vol. 1” Celebrating 30th Anniversary, Available for the First Time on 180g Vinyl

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WARRANT was formed in 1984 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, and experienced success from 1989 to 1996 with five albums reaching international sales of over 10 million. The band first came into the national spotlight with their double platinum debut album Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich (1989) and one of its singles, “Heaven”, which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The band’s success continued in the early 1990s with the double platinum album Cherry Pie (1990), which provided the hit song of the same name.

In 1992, Warrant released their third album, the critically acclaimed Dog Eat Dog. The record achieved only moderate commercial success compared with the first two albums but still sold over 500,000 copies reaching Gold status and charting at No. 25 on the US Billboard charts. The band’s fourth album Ultraphobic produced by a returning Beau Hill (Alice Cooper, Ratt, etc…) was released in March 1995 and featured “Family Picnic”.

Now to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of their fifth album which was released in October of 1996 and the last with Jani Lane. Belly To Belly Vol. 1 has been remastered and repackaged and is available for the first time on vinyl along with an accompanying CD. As founding member Erik Turner looks back, “Belly to Belly shows Warrant holding onto our melodic musical identity while exploring a heavier, alternative sound. We had a blast writing, recording and self-producing the album at Jerry Dixon’s Dreamstate recording studio in Van Nuys, California. If you are a fan of Warrant & early 90’s style hard rock, you will probably love listening to this rare gem.”

It will be out in April, and the vinyl will be 180g in both Splatter and Black. There will be a limited amount of CD/LP bundles with a signed print by original members Erik Turner and Jerry Dixon while supplies last.

Pre-order Belly To Belly Vol. 1 on CD and LP: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/reissues/warrant

Tracklist:
In the End (There’s Nothing)
Feels Good
Letter to a Friend
A.Y.M. (Angry Young Man)
Indian Giver
Falling Down
Interlude # 1
Solid
All 4 U
Coffee House
Interlude # 2
Vertigo
Room With a View
Nobody Else

For more information, visit www.dekoentertainment.com

MISSION IN BLACK to Release Third Album “Divinity Of Lies” on April 24th

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The new album by southern German melodic death metal band MISSION IN BLACK will be released on April 24.

The quintet’s third album is entitled “Divinity Of Lies.” Like its predecessor, “Profit Reigns Supreme,” this album was once again mixed and mastered by Sebastian “Seeb” Levermann (Orden Ogan), with artwork by Simon Bossert (www.bossert-medien.com also known for his work with Powerwolf, Keep Of Kalessin, Night In Gales, and many more).

When asked about the new album, drummer and founding member Andy Black waxes lyrical and at the same time points out the differences from the previous album:
“Our last album and the title ‘Profit Reigns Supreme’ was very concrete and ‘in your face’! As a fan, it left you almost no room for interpretation and was also associated by the public with obvious criticism of capitalism (quite rightly so—THAT was also the intention!). Björn Gooßes created sensational artwork for it, which visually reinforced the theme extremely well.”

The new title should allow for significantly more room for interpretation.
“Lying” as such has accompanied human history since time immemorial and will always be inextricably linked to our species: Whether in a religious-biblical context (Adam & Eve, Cain & Abel, Judas, etc.), Norse mythology (Loki), Greek mythology (Hermes), or medieval motifs (masks of shame, etc.).

The “lie,” its constant presence and deliberate use, continues to exist in modern times:
In today’s context, for example, one need only look at politics and/or “social media”: people lie and deceive, and it seems as if this is not only socially accepted but even desired: at least, the critical outcry, if there ever was one, quickly subsides with every scandal, no matter how big.
Corruption, lies, and deception have been commonplace in politics long before Trump, Scholz, Spahn, Weidel, and Co. Most wars begin with a lie to find a reason to start killing. The list of topics and associations is almost endless!

The “lie” in all its facets has now gained social acceptance, and it seems completely legitimate to use it deliberately, for example, to gain some kind of personal advantage or to deceive others.
It is becoming more and more desirable and is thus becoming “divine.” The diverse topics are omnipresent and transferable to (almost) all eras and topics – THE DIVINITY OF LIES”

“DIVINITY OF LIES” will be available on CD and vinyl. There will also be a limited edition collector’s box set of the album, following the rapid sell-out of the box set for the previous album.

As a special treat, you can pre-save the first single “Rise” now. 

Tracklist:
01 – Pulse of the Awakening
02 – Rise
03 – Something to die for
04 – Divinity of Lies
05 – Burn with me
06 – World of Demise
07 – Fighter
08 – Liquid Fire
09 – As Mountains High And Oceans Deep
10 – Embers

MISSION IN BLACK – live
28.02.2026 Lindenkeller – Unterhaus, Freising, Germany
29.03.2026 Dead Man´s Hand Festival Bochum, Germany
10.04.2026 Sonnenkeller Balingen. Live Club Balingen, Germany
24.04.2026 Album Release Show Waldbronn, Germany
11.07.2026 RV Bang 2026 Balingen, Germany
28.08.2026 Stellvris & Mission In Black Selb, Germany
05.09.2026  R:O:A Rügkamp Open Air (Privatveranstaltung) Rügkamp, Germany

Biography:
MISSION IN BLACK is a German five-piece melodic death metal band from Baden Württemberg that has been consistently forging its own path since 2010. Their sound combines metallic aggression with epic depth, blending melodic death metal with thrash influences into a powerful and energetic whole. Founded by Andy Flache (drums), Daniel Tschoepe (guitar), Martin Grimm and Hannes Jäger, the band released their first demo Black Infect in 2011, quickly earning stage time with bands such as Brainstorm and Mystic Prophecy. With their debut album Anthems Of A Dying Breed (2018, El Puerto Records), MISSION IN BLACK established themselves as a formidable live act. Their second album, Profit Reigns Supreme (2018), produced by Sebastian „Seeb“ Levermann (Orden Ogan, Rhapsody Of Fire, Brainstorm), confirmed this status and receiving strong response through ist accompanying music videos. Between 2023 and 2025, the band appeared at numerous renowned festivals, including Rage Against Racism, Area 53, Easter Cross Festival, Castle Rock Festival and Metalacker Festival. International performances in Belgium, Hungary and the Czech Republic, as well as support shows for Nightrage and Rage on the A New World Rising Tour, underlined their growing international presence. Beyond the stage, the band actively engaged in social causes: since 2024, MISSION IN BLACK have been official ambassadors of the Captain Paul Foundation Germany e.V., regularly supporting charity events. In April 2026, MISSION IN BLACK will release their third studio album Divinity Of Lies (24.04.2026), once again mixed and mastered by Sebastian „Seeb“ Levermann. A major live highlight in 2026 will be their performance at the RVBang Festival in Balingen alongside Michael Schenker, Sonata Arctica and Tankard. MISSION IN BLACK thus stands for modern melodic death metal – without compromises, committed and always moving in one direction: forward.

Line-up:
Andy „Black“ Flache – drums
Eddie Stübner – guitars
Steffi Stuber – vocals
Daniel Tschoepe – guitars
Simon Schorp – bass

More Info:
Web: missioninblack.com/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/missioninblack
Instagram: www.instagram.com/missioninblackofficial/
TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@missioninblack_off?_r=1&_t=ZG-9341zKRFYsC
WhatsApp: whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbB41wA9Bb5qEj1maP2y
Spotify: open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/1E8xv5xokjUi6eOHuNadVK

Folk Metallers STILEMA to Release New Single ‘Senza Razza’ on February 21st

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Italian folk-metal band STILEMA are ready to release a new single, “Senza Razza”, coming out on February 21st, via Agoge Records.

Following their first English single, “Pagan Army Unchained”, out in fall 2025, Stilema takes a leap back in time into the heart of Italian history. While the previous track was about a sci-fi rebellion against a futuristic dystopian society, “Senza Razza” is deeply rooted in historical reality: the Partisan Resistance within Rome’s suburban slums during Fascism. It’s a cry in Roman dialect that binds the blood shed in the past with the hunger of redemptions that still burns in some outskirts of the Italian capital today.

Stilema is an Italian band from Rome known for its unique blend of heavy metal, ethnic music (particularly Irish folk), Italian songwriting, anche symphonic soundscapes. In 2017, the band released its EP “Ithaka”, which title-track was
inspired by the eponymous poem by Cavafy.

Following the critically acclaimed debut album “Utòpia” – released in 2020 via Hellbones Records and nominated among the best folk metal debuts of the year by several webzine in Europe – in 2021 Stilema was named “Best Celtic Metal Band” by Italian website http://www.musicaceltica.it.

Stilema has performed numerous live shows both in Italy and abroad, including opening for major acts like Nanowar Of Steel.

LINE UP:
Gianni Izzo: Main and Backing Vocals
Federico Mari: Electric and Acoustic Guitars / Harsh Vocals
Francesco “Frenk” Pastore: Bass Guitars / Keys
Sergio Lanzalonga: Drums and Percussions
Flavia Morra: Violin

TABERNIS Sign with Napalm Records, Debut Album “Seasons of the Dark Hive” Out April 24th

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Napalm Records heard their call: enigmatic folk duo TABERNIS has signed their first deal with the Austrian record label. Together, they’re summoning the shadows for TABERNIS’ debut album, Seasons of the Dark Hive, coming April 24, 2026. Born out of a passion for history, it introduces an alluring journey, bringing medieval times to life through an immersive sound created with bagpipes and davul. TABERNIS intertwine ancient tradition and dark mysticism, their haunting harmonies gifting melodies to the delicate art of beekeeping. Already having performed at major festivals like Wacken and Summer Breeze Open Air off of their debut EP, Seasons of the Dark Hive will divulge more of the band’s secrets to an ever-growing following. Amidst the bees, you are never alone. Together, we rise. Welcome to the Dark Hive.
 
TABERNIS about the signing:
“The hum crossed the veil. From age to age, carried by breath and memory, the Dark Hive endured. TABERNIS does not follow a path; it resonates. What was once whispered now moves as one again. Recognizing this living ritual, Napalm Records joins the Dark Hive, carrying the hum beyond its origin.”
 
Napalm Records A&R Nadir Amrioui adds:
“Some frequencies are not sought; they find you. When the first pulse of TABERNIS reached us, we recognized more than just music—we found a purpose. Napalm Records does not act as a mere partner but as a sounding board for the Dark Hive and TABERNIS.”

Get Your Copy Of Seasons of the Dark Hive NOW

Expanding their apiary with fifteen tracks, TABERNIS weave pervasive compositions in sacred tradition. Setting the mood as the first call to the eternal dance is “Sanctus”, a summoning of voices, a rhythmic reminder of the strength in many. Following, the duo offers an array of moody instrumentals, some buoyantly buzzing (“Tenebrae”, “Sylvanot”), some pensively droning (“Noctilis”)—all of them mesmerizing. With “Mel Obscurum (Palästinalied)”, TABERNIS devote themselves to one of the most famous surviving medieval songs. Their rendition of celebrated German poet Walther von der Vogelweide’s 13th-century “Palestine Song” bestows a special historicism upon Seasons of the Dark Hive. “Hive Dance (Le maître de la maison)” stands with similar history, originating from a late medieval French dance tune. The melodies, mainly conducted by only two instruments, are enriched by the subtle presence of a Dark Monk on strings and, on rare occasions, distorted whispers and the soothing humming of bustling bees, consistently conjuring a unique atmosphere. Seasons of the Dark Hive is an apicultural ritual, and TABERNIS take the lead.

Seasons of the Dark Hivetracklisting:

  1. Sanctus
  2. Tenebrae
  3. Noctilis
  4. Mel Obscurum (Palästinalied)
  5. Sylvanot
  6. Verbah Oblitah
  7. Aurora
  8. Florenscentia
  9. Apem Vidi (Ai Vist Lo Lop)
  10. Lupanar Apum
  11. Apiare
  12. Hive Dance (Bransle du maître de la maison)
  13. Meliferum
  14. Calcinae
  15. Apes Saltis

TABERNIS Live 2026
 
Festivals
4.04.26 BE – Mons / Trolls & Légendes
23.05.26 DE – Leipzig / Wave-Gotik-Treffen
11.–12.06.26 DE – Kranichfeld / Sternenklang Festival
13.06.26 DE – Holzappel / Mahlstrom Open Air
20.06.26 DE – Merseburg / Schlossfestspiele Merseburg
8.–9.08.26 DE – Hildesheim / M’era Luna
12.09.26 DE – Erfurt / Fantasypark

TABERNIS are:
Noxifer (Beekeeper) – Bagpipe
Umbrae (Beekeeper) – Davul
 
TABERNIS online:
INSTAGRAM
FACEBOOK
TIKTOK
WEBSITE
NAPALM RECORDS

SACRIVERSUM Sign with Fireflash Records & Announce New Album “Before The Birth Of Light”

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SACRIVERSUM were formed in 1992 in Łódź (Poland), playing old school death metal with progressive elements and atmospheric sounds, making their complex mixture special and unique. Their debut album „The Shadow Of The Golden Fire“ was released in 1994, at a time when a lot of Death Metal bands started to push their boundaries and became more experimental. Their music was a perfect fit along with legendary bands like PESTILENCE, DEATH, GOREFEST & ATHEIST. And this counts for SACRIVERSUM and their upcoming new album „Before The Birth Of Light“ even more.

„Before The Birth Of Light“ will be released on May 8th, by their new label FIREFLASH RECORDS. With the signing, another circle closes for the band. „For us, signing a contract with Fireflash Records is not only an honor or an undeniable artistic success. It is also a kind of return to the past. At the end oft he 90s and the beginning of the millennium, Sacriversum was fortunate to receive assistance from Markus Wosgien, who was then a promotion specialist at Last Episode/Serenades Records. Two of our albums, the second and third, “Soteria” (1998) and “Beckettia,” (2000) were released on the German market and worldwide by this label. So together we have a history of good, friendly cooperation. Equally important, we trust and respect each other. In the meantime, Markus has gained a wealth of experience in his professional work in the music market. Sacriversum, after 17 years of its hiatus, have returned to the stage, so we are confident that this alliance is bound to work out. We are very happy and excited about the possibility of this collaboration“, explains founding member and vocalist/bass player Remigiusz „Remo“ Mielczarek.

„Sometimes the past catches up with you in a positive way. Those new Sacriversum songs simply blew me away and catapulted me straight back to the 90s. Raw, old-school death metal with those incomparable Hammond organs. Death meets Deep Purple. The album captivated and completely enthralled me from the very first moment, similar to how I felt when I listened to the latest Blood Incantation album. Two bands that are not so far apart and both combine tradition with fiction. You have to hear this death metal gem, immerse yourself in it, and experience it with full concentration“, adds Markus Wosgien from Fireflash Records.  

Since 2022, SACRIVERSUM are back and continue, where they ended up with their debut album, with old school death metal and an incredible atmosphere. Guitarist MacKozer is the man who kept the band alive after the time of its coma: he persuaded Remo to revive SACRIVERSUM when an offer came to reissue the band’s first album. MacKozer‘s unique guitar playing can already be heard on the last albums before the band decided to keep stopping and his playing also largely determines the band’s current musical identity. „It’s as if we removed the entire “middle period” from our history, and our new album “Before The Birth Of Light” was released as the second, right after “The Shadow…”. Now we are mature, even older gentlemen, Baran has returned to the band, so we can start again where we left off in 1994.“

Those nine new tracks are possibly the best songs SACRIVERSUM ever composed – once you got into it, they don’t let you go. It is a dark ride into another dimension, another time and another space. You are captured in their own world, in a time before the birth of light.

On February 13th, the first single „Let Us Ride The World” will be released. More news to follow.

SACRIVERSUM – Before the Birth of Light Tour 2026

May, 8th Warszawa (PL), VooDoo Club (w/ Aion, Wieczny Mróz)
May, 9th Łódź (PL), Browar Warkot (w( Aion, Wieczny Mróz)
May, 15th Bielsko-Biała (PL), Rude Boy (w/ Sadist, Tenebris)
May, 16th Tarnów (PL), Przepraszam (w/ Sadist, Tenebris)
May 22nd Toruń (PL), Dwa Światy (w/ Corruption, BOCC)
May 23rd Białystok (PL), Podlaska Adamczycha (w/ Corruption, BOCC)
May 29th Szczecin (PL), Krzywy Gryf (w/ Aion & Guest)
May 30th Piła (PL), Yogi Club (w/ Aion & Guest)

SACRIVERSUM is:
Remigiusz „Remo” Mielczarek – bass, vocals
Krystian „MacKozer” Kozerawski – guitars
Olaf “Olafsson” Kozerawski – guitars
Krzysztof „Baran” Baranowicz – keyboards
Jan „Trocin” Traciński – drums

SACRIVERSUM online:
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=sacriversum
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sacriversum2023/
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@sacriversumofficial
X https://x.com/sacriversum

MEGADETH’s Final Album Debuts at #1 in US + Worldwide Top 5

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MEGADETH have good reason to celebrate.  The Grammy Award-winning and multi-platinum metal titans’ self-titled final studio album—released last week (January 23) to worldwide critical acclaim—has exploded onto the charts at #1 on the Billboard 200 in their native U.S. (highest previous position #2). This debut also marks the band’s 9th Billboard Top 200 album.

The band also claims the top spot in Australia (highest previous position #2) and Austria (highest previous position #8).  Other top five spots include #2 in Finland (+ #1 physical), Sweden (+ #1 physical; highest previous position #9), and Belgium (highest previous position: #6); #3 in both the U.K. and Germany (highest previous position: #6); #4 in the Netherlands (highest previous position: #7); and #5 in both Italy (highest previous position: #15) and New Zealand (highest chart position ever). Debuts in additional territories are still being compiled at press time.

“After 40 years of delivering Megadeth music, playing shows around the world, I have nothing but gratitude at this moment. Finding out that our last Megadeth record is also our first #1 only further validates my will to go out on top,” says Dave Mustaine, vocalist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer. “Thank you to my family, Teemu Mantasaari, James LoMenzo, and Dirk Verbueren, and Chris Rakestraw, all our fans for making this possible, without you Megadeth would not be as successful as we are. I’d also like to thank the people behind the scenes, our management, Danny Nozell, Justis Mustaine, and Steve Ross at CTK, and our label BLKIIBLK/Tradecraft.”

“This recording is a labour of love, and I hope you enjoy this as much as we do. See you on tour soon!” – Dave Mustaine 

“Absolutely amazing news! Thank you and congrats to our entire extended Megadeth family!” – Teemu Mäntysaari

“I want to sincerely thank all our friends and fans who grabbed a copy, we’re over the moon!” – James LoMenzo

“It feels unbelievable to sit atop the charts with an album that’s uncompromisingly Megadeth. Huge thanks to all of you who support us- you made this happen! See you on tour!” – Dirk Verbeuren  

“This moment represents the culmination of the trust Dave and the Megadeth team placed in our label, BLKIIBLK/Frontiers Label Group, to deliver these results,” says Jeff Stevenson, General Manager, Frontiers Label Group.  “As our label and its owner, Serafino Perugino, celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026, the timing felt right to proudly partner in this next chapter with a band that has shaped music history since its formation in 1983.”

Tom Lipsky, A&R USA, Frontiers Label Group, adds, “This achievement is a testament to the relationship that Dave Mustaine and Megadeth have built with fans over the course of their career.”

“The impact Megadeth has made on music has forever been cemented. And, now with this long overdue #1 all-genre album, the band is going out on top” says Danny Nozell, Megadeth’s manager and Founder/CEO of CTK Enterprises. “I am so proud of Justis Mustaine, Steve Ross, and the entire CTK team, our RESULTS GLOBAL marketing team, SRO PR, and our partners at BLKIIBLK/Frontiers Label Group and The Orchard for bringing this project to life.”

Leading up to the new album (out via DAVE MUSTAINE’s Tradecraft imprint in partnership with Frontiers Label Group’s new BLKIIBLK label), MEGADETH—Mustaine, Teemu Mäntysaari (Lead, Rhythm, and Acoustic Guitars), James LoMenzo (Bass Guitar) and Dirk Verbeuren (Drums)—have released four singles:  “Puppet Parade,” “Let There Be Shred!”, “I Don’t Care,” and “Tipping Point.” MEGADETH also announced a very special bonus track from the album:  a reimagined version of “Ride The Lightning,” which MUSTAINE co-wrote with Metallica’s James Hetfield, Cliff Burton, and Lars Ulrich and was the title track from the group’s 1984 album.

Up next for MEGADETH, they’ll kick off their farewell tour in North America with a cross-country headlining tour of Canada launching February 15 in Victoria, BC including stops in Calgary, Winnipeg, and Ottawa before wrapping March 6 in Quebec City, QC.

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