Preparing to launch a brutal assault for the senses, NYC’s hardcore pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT will set stages ablaze alongside fierce punk act BÉTON ARMÉ and rising hardcore punk collective RESTRAINING ORDER. This run of show dates across North America kicks off in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 10, 2026.
Vocalist Roger Miret shares: “We are excited to do this quick short run with Baton Armé and Restraining Order to wrap up this years busy World Wide Tour in support of our new record Echoes In Eternity”
Having obliterated stages and festivals around Europe over the summer months, AGNOSTIC FRONT are back on home soil for a short and intense run this fall. The dates see AGNOSTIC FRONT’s unmissable authentic raw aggression unleashed alongside a line up that showcases a hard-hitting sonic display of hardcore punk from around the US.
AGNOSTIC FRONT October Tour Dates With BÉTON ARMÉ And RESTRAINING ORDER
Sat. Oct. 10 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Crafthouse Sun. Oct. 11 – Huntington, WV – West Edge Factory Mon. Oct. 12 – Columbus, OH – Ace of Cups Tue. Oct. 13 – Lakewood, OH – Mahall’s Wed. Oct. 14 – Buffalo, NY – Rec Room Thu. Oct. 15 – Syracuse, NY – The Song & Dance Fri. Oct. 16 – Cheshire, CT – Counterweight Brewing
About AGNOSTIC FRONT: Founded in 1982, AGNOSTIC FRONT stand among the most esteemed pioneers of the hardcore genre. No band comes close in sonic and socio authenticity and sincerity, where the struggles of survival on the streets have quite literally given life to a sound that remains as impactful today as it was over four decades ago. AGNOSTIC FRONT‘s battering, socially critical sounds serve as the foundation of true New York hardcore and helped initiate the emergence of crossover thrash. Following a slew of pummeling offerings, the band, led by the inimitable roar of Roger Miret and Vinnie Stigma’s legendary charismatic guitar playing, continue to showcase unapologetically honest lyrics and signature aggression in Echoes in Eternity.
Extreme metal powerhouse Caelestia has unleashed their grim new music video for the blistering track “Wolves,” a claustrophobic visual masterclass directed and edited by the acclaimed Sergios Vafiadis of Start A Scene Productions. Known for his stellar previous work with legendary metal acts like Rotting Christ, Omen, and Demon, Vafiadis captures the Greek quintet at their absolute sharpest. The production choices lean into a raw, performance-driven approach that isolates the band members within a grim, totalitarian aesthetic. By prioritizing immediate, crushing energy over a bloated narrative, the visual presentation mirrors the band’s shift from symphonic origins to a sleek, guitar-driven brand of deathly aggression. The final cut stands as a testament to the group’s evolving identity as they prepare to dominate the international heavy metal circuit, and it is the second music video from the band’s full length album Revelations In Black, which was recently released on July 24, 2026 via rock and metal record label Eclipse Records.
The conceptual backbone of the video draws deep inspiration from the real-world historical anomalies of 1945 Germany, specifically the covert guerrilla “Werewolves” organization. Caelestia channels this grim historical note through the lens of classic dystopian and totalitarian fiction, channeling the oppressive atmosphere of George Orwell’s seminal novel 1984. Filmed inside a stark, imposing military prison setting, the video relies heavily on tight close-up shots and rapid, jarring edits to cultivate a palpable sense of confinement. Recurring symbolic elements, such as a haunting wolf mask and a flickering 1940s vintage television set complete with eerie visual effects, deepen the overarching sense of historical dread. A cold moonlight blue hue washes over the entire set, while cracked windows and subtle lighting cues positioned between the band and captive prisoners represent a faint glimmer of hope hidden deep within utter despair. “Wolves” serves as the perfect, vicious introduction to their highly anticipated studio chapter, Revelations In Black.
With legendary drummer Marc Reign (formerly of Destruction & Morgoth) anchoring the rhythmic assault alongside the dual guitar precision of Bill Thomas and Andrew Geo, Caelestia operates as a terrifyingly cohesive unit. Vocalist Pantelis “Lordwinter” Daskalelos delivers a punishing vocal performance that matches the intellectual weight of the historical and mythological allegories woven into the song’s framework. Produced by American heavyweight Zack Ohren, the track delivers the pristine sonic clarity required to highlight this sophisticated brutality. As a definitive pillar of the contemporary Greek extreme metal landscape, Caelestia bridges the gap between classic Gothenburg melodic death metal and relentless American aggression.
Album coverart by Elena Vasilaki
Caelestia is back with their latest full-length studio offering, Revelations In Black. Originating from Athens, Greece, the band has undergone a profound sonic transformation that bridges the gap between the melodic Gothenburg sound and the mechanical precision of American death metal. For this ambitious project, the group traveled to Castle Ultimate Studios to work under the direction of acclaimed American producer Zack Ohren (Machine Head, Six Feet Under, Immolation), and the resulting record is a masterclass in modern extreme metal that balances technical accuracy with atmospheric depth. Lyrically, the album explores dark psychological states, gothic literature, and historical narratives. Altogether, the album contains ten brutal tracks, including standouts like “Dead Eternal” “Wolves,” and “Jutland.” With artwork provided by Elena Vasilaki, the visual aesthetic of the album complements the dark mythological and metaphysical allegories found within the music. Revelations In Black is not just a continuation of their previous work; it is a total immersion into a new musical identity. The album was recently released on July 24, 2026 via Eclipse Records.
Get the album Revelations In Black at this location.
Revelations In Black track listing 01. La Morte Amoureuse 02. Buried 03. Jutland 04. Wolves 05. The Slopes of Tenmokuzan 06. Fall of the Demon King 07. Five Unicorns and A Pearl 08. Revelations In Black 09. Reflection of the Beast 10. Dead Eternal
About Caelestia Athens-based CAELESTIA delivers a masterclass in modern extreme metal, cementing their status as a primary force in the Greek music landscape. Evolving from symphonic origins, the band now champions a guitar-driven identity that merges melodic black metal with technical death metal. Fueled by legendary drummer Marc Reign (formerly of Destruction & Morgoth), they achieve a new level of rhythmic complexity and professional excellence. Caelestia is Pantelis “Lordwinter” Daskalelos (vocals & lyrics), Bill (Vassilis) Thomas (guitar & music), Andrew Geo (guitar), Stelios “SD” Tragos (bass), Marc Reign (drums).
Cleopatra Records and Glenn Danzig’s painstaking curation of his vast catalog continues with an ambitious and reverent reissue of Danzig’s unholy 2010 album Deth Red Sabaoth, hitting the shelves on August 21.
Danzig’s ninth studio album overall, and the first since Circle of Snakes back in 2004, Deth Red Sabaoth quickly became the band’s biggest hit since Danzig 4, 16 years previous. In addition, the self-produced set ushered in a whole new take on a familiar audio landscape, a wholly organic sound conjured through Glenn’s newly purchased 1970s Kustom tuck’n’toll bass amps, then blasted his guitar through them.
With Type O Negative drummer Johnny Kelly and guitarist Tommy Victor his fellow conspirators, Glenn promised, ““You’ll hear real reverb, real tremolo on this album,” and he was right! It was, as metal-archives.com put it, “a glorious return to the bluesy doom-n-gloom that made metal’s man in black the most evil name to enter thy holy household,”
teethofthedivine.com added, “If you missed that slightly bluesy and heavily doomy sound of Lucifuge, you’ll be pleased to hear it return in full force on this record.”
Number 3 on both the US indy and hard rock albums, #35 on the Billboard Top 200, the original Deth Red Sabaoth was released in a couple of different formats – CD box set, limited edition picture disc – sheer manna for the manifold Dazig fans out there… you probably know, after all; how some artists you collect because they’re there. But others, because they stand up and demand you pay attention.
Danzig, needless to say, fall into the latter camp, with collectors now paying up to $50 for copies of the original CD, $150 for the picture disc and $250 for the Deth Red Sabaoth Fanbox. Even Glenn’s own 2022 vinyl reissue fetches north of $100.
This time around, the frenzy is likely to be even more frenetic, as Deth Red Sabaoth is unveiled in no less than seven different physical formats, with packaging worthy of one of Danzig’s darkest, heaviest albums:
CD Black Vinyl Box Set Black Vinyl Cassette Black/Red Haze Vinyl Box Set Black/Red Haze Vinyl Blood Splatter Horror Swirl Vinyl
On July 31st, Swedish progressive metalcore outfit Allt will release their new full-length, Ataraxia, via Century Media Records – featuring 9 tracks of “third album energy”, even though it’s only their sophomore record. For a preview of Ataraxia, listen to the new single “Avalon” — the last track to be launched before album release — here; watch the video below.
1. New Day 2. Omertà 3. Nevermind 4. Enemy 5. Ataraxia 6. Ultraviolence 7. Snowblind 8. High Hopes 9. Avalon
Formed in 2020 in Karlskoga, Sweden, Allt is known for their audiovisual storytelling and innovative approach to metalcore. The name Allt, meaning “everything” in Swedish, reflects the band’s philosophy: never to be confined within genre boundaries, continually delivering conceptually rich compositions inspired by the world around them and the stories and myths told through the ages.
Following the release of their critically acclaimed debut album From The New World in 2024, a record exploring societal collapse, survival, and humanity through a fictional post-apocalyptic lens, the band now announces their sophomore album Ataraxia.
Ataraxia marks a shift inward; the album draws directly from lived experience. Musically, Allt continue to evolve their signature blend of modern progressive metalcore, placing greater emphasis on emotional space and restraint. The aggression remains, but is now placed in direct dialogue with vulnerability. The result is Allt’s most intimate, human, and honest work to date.
Allt comments: “With ‘Ataraxia’, we wanted to write from the place we actually live in, not an ideal version of it. The album is about the search for peace and stillness, and all the things that can pull you away from it. It’s not trying to offer answers or present some inspirational message. It’s more about what it felt like to live through these experiences, or watch people close to us go through them.”
Around Ataraxia‘s release, Allt will appear at some of the biggest festivals this summer before embarking on a European headlining tour in November/December – see below for all dates!
Allt tour dates July 29, 2026 – Rockstadt Extreme Fest (RO) July 31, 2026 – Full Rewind Festival (DE) Aug. 1, 2026 – Wacken Open Air (DE) Aug. 6, 2026 – Brutal Assault (CZ) Aug. 13, 2026 – Reload Festival (DE) Aug. 14, 2026 – Rock The Lakes (CH)
Allt European Tour 2026 w/ special guests Avralize, Bite Down
NORTH SEA ECHOES – featuring progressive metal pioneers singer Ray Alder and guitarist Jim Matheos of Fates Warning – today deliver their video for “I’ll Leave A Light On.” The track appears on the band’s latest studio album, How To Cast A Shadow, out now on Metal Blade Records!
Comments Alder, “‘I’ll Leave a Light On’ is much heavier than anything on [2024’s] Really Good Terrible Things, the first NORTH SEA ECHOES album. It has a darker melancholic feel that fits well on this record. I loosely based the lyrics on a character from my favorite sci-fi series. I won’t say which, but they do use the quote ‘out there in the black.’“
Watch NORTH SEA ECHOES‘ previously released video for “Enjoy The View” HERE.
On NORTH SEA ECHOES‘ Really Good Terrible Things full-length, Alder and Matheos garnered rave reviews for songs that possessed, “liberating sonic space and emotional vulnerability… from somnambulant electro-fog to gritty, overdriven disquiet, to the quietly devastating (Blabbermouth).” With How To Cast A Shadow, the band’s identity is further expanded upon and explored.
“This record is a bit heavier,” asserts Matheos, “with several more songs featuring real drums, played by Dennis Leeflang. It wasn’t necessarily intentional or planned, just the way things shaped up and how they emerged this time.”
The duo’s shared and separate histories help to forge a fresh creative opus. Alder has been the vocalist and main co-writer for prog metal heroes Fates Warning for 37 years, recording ten albums between 1988 (No Exit) and 2020 (Long Day Good Night). Rounding out his discography are seven albums with Redemption, two solo records, and the band A-Z, which debuted in 2022.
Revered guitarist and producer Matheos is a cofounder of Fates Warning, the lineup debuting with 1984’s Night On Bröcken on Metal Blade. In addition to thirteen albums with Fates Warning, Matheos launched several solo albums, four LPs alongside former Dream Theater keyboardist Kevin Moore under the name OSI, and Kings Of Mercia, which launched in 2022.
From the radio-ready rock of “All That Comes After” and the intimate, escalating “A Time Of Innocence And Purpose” to the powerful, timeless ballad “Villains Or Saints,” How To Cast A Shadow cohesively crosses genres and challenges aural preconceptions.
If Really Good Terrible Things kickstarted NORTH SEA ECHOES‘s career with “hovering subtleties, introspective thoughtful reflections” and lyrics with “wisdom and authenticity,” How To Cast A Shadow ups the promise of its predecessor. Provocative words of hope, sorrow and consciousness are paired with Matheos’ equally emotive, varied and deeply moving guitar work.
How To Cast A Shadow is out now on CD and digital formats. Preview/purchase the record at: metalblade.com/northseaechoes
How to Cast a Shadow Track Listing: 01. A Time of Innocence and Purpose 02. Enjoy the View 03. Good Enough 04. I’ll Leave a Light On 05. All Fall Away 06. Revenge 07. Villains or Saints 08. What Is and What Was 09. All That Comes After 10. How to Cast a Shadow
Italian heavy power metal band FROZEN CROWN share the second single from their upcoming album, The Legend of the Six Kings, out October 2, 2026 via Napalm Records. “Reborn” is a powerful anthem of steadfastness as well as a bolstering tale about team spirit, perfectly encompassing the more narrative approach the band takes with their new album. With infinitely catchy “Reborn”, FROZEN CROWN also show magnificent instrumental abilities through a majestic guitar solo.
Drummer Niso Tomasini about “Reborn”: “‘Reborn’ continues the narrative arc begun with ‘The One’, with bright light manifesting a rebirth after dark. As Samwise Gamgee said, ‘Even darkness must pass. A new day will come. And when the sun shines, it will shine out the clearer.’ On this track, vocalist Giada ‘Jade’ Etro’s voice takes some melancholic shades in the verses that find a great contrast in the powerful and cheerful anthemic choruses, running on a more straightforward, hard-and-heavy-inspired rhythm. In the videoclip, our director Raoul Noise captured the band’s new dark fantasy aesthetic on a clear white background, embracing the theme of frost while keeping FROZEN CROWN’s signature live-performance approach, showing the energy and the alchemy between the band members.”
The legend starts: FROZEN CROWN head into their very own age of gold with The Legend of the Six Kings, coming October 2, 2026 via Napalm Records. Taking a more narrative approach than previous releases, their sixth album sends the Italian band on an epic quest. The ten brand-new heavy power metal tracks expand their dynamic repertoire into a slightly darker, but nevertheless illustrious, direction. With lead vocalist Giada “Jade” Etro changing her formerly cheerful approach to claim the sinister titular frozen crown, the band shows its true form with this straightforward punch of a record.
The Legend of the Six Kings has FROZEN CROWN take the throne deserving of their band name. A powerful work of rousing heavy power metal and massive vocal arrangements, the six-piece delivers a glorious performance filled with energetic melodies and catchy choruses. The Legend of the Six Kings matures the band’s trademark sound and makes sure that these six kings and queens will remain what the title states: legends. The album is open for pre-order now—find various formats below.
FROZEN CROWN about The Legend of the Six Kings: “With our sixth album—our second on Napalm Records—we continue our search for the quintessential FROZEN CROWN tune, distilling the key elements of our sound and style into increasingly concise and straightforward songs, stripping away all unnecessary frills. The Legend of the Six Kings draws directly from our debut album The Fallen King, continuing the saga of the Kings and the Tyrant, as we are—thanks to a brilliant newly extended team—finally able to do justice to what we had in mind with the original concept of the band. The visionary genius of Raoul Noise (the video maker behind all our new videos and band photos), the masterful craftsmanship of Daria Gislon (who designed and built the throne and the literal ‘frozen crown’) and of course the outstanding artistic talent of Sheila Franco (who hand painted our album cover art) gave life to the vibrant, obscure, frozen world we had in mind since the very beginning of the band, somewhere between J. R. R. Tolkien’s harmonious and regal aesthetics and Robert E. Howard’s brutality. The Legend of the Six Kings brings not only new visuals, but also an empowered sound, with the young war hearts getting older on the battlefield and becoming an increasingly leading force of the Crown (with drummer and multi-instrumentalist Niso Tomasini becoming a more integral part of the songwriting together with singer Giada ‘Jade’ Etro and mastermind Federico Mondelli) and new warriors joining our ranks (Aleksandra Stamenkovic and her scorching, old school, abrasive guitar leads). This sixth album depicts the strength of our six band members, and our personal idea of Power Metal infused in ten catchy tracks touching the most varied nuances of the genre, from raw and uncompromising Speed Metal, to the sumptuous magniloquence of Symphonic Metal, to the occasional linear chaos of Melodic Death Metal, but always sounding as FROZEN CROWN as ever!”
The speedy opener “Lightning in the Sky” situates the band on a battlefield, swords shining bright and fire in their eyes, setting the theme for the rest of the album on which FROZEN CROWN deal blow after winning blow. “Who Wants to Burn in Heaven” determines the direction the band takes with their campaign: the choir-powered, groovy song illustrates Hell as the realm of their eternal rule, calling on their legions to join in on their chants live. The following epos, “Reborn”, is a powerful anthem of steadfastness as well as a bolstering tale about team spirit. “The One” continues the theme of The Legend of the Six Kings being inspired by Tolkien’s masterpiece “The Lord of the Rings”, wrapping the band in mysterious darkness with sweeping songs shining bright. Here, FROZEN CROWN also show magnificent instrumental abilities through a majestic guitar solo where the three guitars intertwine, beautifully harmonizing together. Going extra catchy, the Italian band slides in a cover of “Iris”: originally by American alternative rock band Goo Goo Dolls, this 1998 track became an international superhit. FROZEN CROWN take its power and make it power metal, covering the entire spectrum from waltz-time ballad to high-speed drums and vocals full of pathos. “I just want you to know who I am” should be a given thing hereafter! “Winter Hearts” contrasts this venture into the mainstream instantly with easily recognizable heavy riffs to start, growls to hammer in the message, and a chantable chorus to close the deal—a grand track, reminiscent of the band’s classic songs from their 2018 debut, The Fallen King. The epic storytelling continues throughout melancholic “River of Time” and assertive “Through the Fire”, singalong potential included. “To the Stars” gifts The Legend of the Six Kings additional live character before the title track, “The Legend of the Six Kings”, rises to full glory. Nearing epic melodic death metal in its growled verses, the song is another duet between Jade and guitarist Federico Mondelli, who adds fierce growls and clean vocals.
The Legend of the Six Kings tracklisting:
Lightning in the Sky
Who Wants to Burn in Heaven
Reborn
The One
Iris
Winter Hearts
River of Time
Through the Fire
To the Stars
The Legend of the Six Kings
FROZEN CROWN LIVE 2026
North America Supporting KAMELOT, Special Guest: VISIONS OF ATLANTIS 08.28.26 – Orlando, FL / Hard Rock Live 08.29.26 – Atlanta, GA / The Masquerade (Heaven) 08.31.26 – Dallas, TX / The Studio at the Factory 09.02.26 – Phoenix, AZ / The Van Buren 09.03.26 – Las Vegas, NV / House of Blues 09.04.26 – Anaheim, CA / House of Blues 09.05.26 – San Francisco, CA / The Fillmore 09.07.26 – Vancouver, BC / Vogue Theatre 09.08.26 – Seattle, WA / Neptune 09.10.26 – Salt Lake City, UT / Rockwell at The Complex 09.11.26 – Denver, CO / Summit Music Hall 09.12.26 – Kansas City, MO / The Truman 09.14.26 – Minneapolis, MN / First Avenue 09.15.26 – Milwaukee, WI / The Rave 09.17.26 – St. Charles, IL / The Arcada Theatre 09.18.26 – Cleveland, OH / Globe Iron 09.19.26 – Toronto, ON / Phoenix Concert Theatre 09.20.26 – Montreal, QC / MTELUS 09.22.26 – Quebec City, QC / Theatre Capitole 09.24.26 – Glenside, PA / Keswick Theatre 09.25.26 – Worcester, MA / The Palladium 09.26.26 – New York, NY / Palladium Times Square 09.27.26 – Silver Spring, MD / The Fillmore Silver Spring
Europe Supporting Beast in Black, Special Guest: Sonata Arctica 26.10.26 UK London / O2 Forum Kentish Town 27.10.26 BE – Brussels / Ancienne Belgique 28.10.26 NL – Tilburg / Poppodium 013 29.10.26 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee Leipzig 31.10.26 AT – Vienna / Gasometer 01.11.26 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra 02.11.26 CZ – Zlin / Sports Hall Datart 03.11.26 PL – Gliwice / Prezero Arena 05.11.26 DE – Berlin / Columbiahalle 06.11.26 DE – Hanover / Swiss Life Hall 07.11.26 DE – Ludwigsburg / MHP Arena 08.11.26 DE – Offenbach / Stadthalle 09.11.26 FR – Paris / L’Olympia 11.11.26 ES – Barcelona / Razzmatazz 1 12.11.26 ES – Madrid / Sala La Riviera 13.11.26 ES – Bilbao / Santana 27 14.11.26 FR – Toulouse / Le Bikini 15.11.26 FR – Lyon / Le Transbordeur 17.11.26 CH – Zurich / Komplex 457 18.11.26 IT – Milan / Alcatraz 20.11.26 DE – Munich / Zenith 21.11.26 LU – Luxembourg / Rockhal 22.11.26 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle 23.11.26 DE – Hamburg / Inselpark 24.11.26 SE – Gothenburg / Eriksbergshallen 25.11.26 SE – Stockholm / Arenan Fryshuset
FROZEN CROWN are: Giada “Jade” Etro – Lead and Backing Vocals Federico Mondelli – Lead Guitar, Lead and Backing Vocals Niso Tomasini – Drums Francesco Zof – Bass, Backing Vocals Alessia Lanzone – Lead Guitar Aleksandra Stamenkovic – Lead Guitar
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
