RUTHLESS Announce New Album “Curse Of The Beast“ + European Tour

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The name RUTHLESS in itself means “without mercy.” Since the early 1980’s, lead by vocalist Sammy DeJohn, the band has stayed true to its style of metal, from the classic first EP “Metal Without Mercy” (1984) and the debut cult album “Discipline Of Steel” (1986), to the later albums “They Rise” (2015)” and “Evil Within” (2019), they’ve never wavered on the power of bands like JUDAS PRIEST, ACCEPT and BLACK SABBATH, always staying true to their roots.

Their latest album “The Fallen” was released in January 2024 on their new label Fireflash Records (WOLF, HOLY MOSES a.o.), followed by a European tour as support act for their fellow believers JAG PANZER, cementing their reputation as a magnificent live band.

Today, RUTHLESS are proud to announce the release of their next studio album “Curse Of The Beast”. The band has created an album full of power and passion, combined with the classic 80s metal sound, ready to become a future classic and a must-have for anyone who loves traditional heavy metal like METAL CHURCH, JUDAS PRIEST, EXCITER, and others.

“Curse Of The Beast” was recorded along with producer Ron Sandoval (KERRY KING a.o.), who also did the final mix and mastering. The album will be released on July 17th, 2026. “We can’t wait for you all to hear it. We have a couple of surprises on this one and it’s going to destroy,” reveals vocalist Sammy. Immediately afterwards, the band will play selected shows in Europe, along with MINDWARS as well as THE TROOPS OF DOOM, including the legendary “Headbangers Open Air” in Germany.

RUTHLESS Live
18.07.2026 BE – Diest, Club Hell (w/ Mindwars)
19.07.2026 NL – Breda, Sound Dog (w/ Mindwars)
22.07.2026 DE – H.O.A. (Warm-Up Show) Hamburg
23.07.2026 LU – Esch Belval, MK Bar
24.07.2026 DE – Dresden, Chemiefabrik (w/ The Troops Of Doom)
25.07.2026 DE – Burglengenfeld – VAZ (w/ The Troops Of Doom)
26.07.2026 DE – Oberhausen, Kulttempel (w/ The Troops Of Doom)
27.07.2026 BE – Deinze, Elpee (w/ The Troops Of Doom)

RUTHLESS is:
Sammy DeJohn – Vocals
Glen Paul – Guitar
David Servantez – Guitar
Sandy K. Vasquez – Bass
Joseph Aghassi – Drums

RUTHLESS online:
Homepage: https://ruthlessband.com/
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KINGDOM COLLAPSE Share Video for Explosive New Single ‘Watch You Bleed’

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Kingdom Collapse create the soundtrack to survival. The San Antonio, TX hard rock band alchemizes unfathomable tragedy, trauma, and loss into massive and magnetic anthems powered by pummeling instrumentation and arena-size hooks that remind you to never give up.

And they do all of the above flawlessly on their new single “Watch You Bleed.”

“‘Watch You Bleed’ wrestles with the desire for revenge and realization that holding onto that negativity only ends up hurting yourself in the end,” declares vocalist Jonathan Norris.
 
Bassist Aaron Smith offers insight into the video, saying, “We decided to showcase the struggle between those feelings of anger while also coming to terms with letting them go. We wanted to depict the fight of good and evil that we all wrestle with internally.”

Kingdom Collapse originated out of the childhood friendship between aforementioned vocalist Jonathan Norris and bassist Aaron Smith, who grew up together, found music around the same time, and recognized its power after Jonathan endured the loss of his father at eight-years-old.

In order to cope, he immediately retreated into music and the embrace of a small community — which included Aaron’s family. This was the turning point where both boys realized the power of friendship, the power of music, and their potential together.  “I saw my father die right in front of my eyes,” Jonathan sighs. “I didn’t even know what was happening. In some ways, that darkness has never left. Music became my light. I connected with it, and it gave me hope for the future. Kingdom Collapse is a band that carries that torch.”

Jonathan and Aaron each made the rounds in local bands and even collaborated a few times on short-lived projects. When they finally joined forces in Kingdom Collapse, it was as if everything they’d gone through as friends prepared them to make a statement together.

Jonathan tapped Aaron to play bass, and they rounded out the lineup by welcoming guitarist David Work and drummer Gaston Flores into the fold. Their quiet and devoted grind paid off when their breakout track “Uprise” resonated on a global scale, gathering 5 million-plus Spotify streams and bulldozing the way for 2022’s independent Unbreakable EP. The latter housed their biggest single to date “Unbreakable,” which has generated north of 11 million Spotify streams and hit No. 1 on Octane. Unafraid to put in the work, the four-piece didn’t bother with day jobs and went all-in on music, hitting the road for hundreds of shows a year. They shared stages with everyone from Three Days Grace and Nothing More to From Ashes To New, Fire From The Gods, ATTACK ATTACK!, and Adelita’s Way.

In 2025, they caught the attention of Mascot Records and inked a deal with the label. Now, Kingdom Collapse hold nothing back on their new single.

Kingdom Collapse are touring the US through the summer, supporting Saliva on a sprinkling of dates before heading out with Red through June. The band will also hit several festivals in the summer.

Upcoming Tour Dates

WITH SALIVA:
4/16 — Fort Worth, TX — Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall
4/18 — Midland, TX — La Hacienda Event Center
4/19 — Dallas, TX — The Echo Lounge & Music Hall

WITH RED:
5/11 — Fort Myers, FL — The Ranch Concert Hall
5/12 — Savannah, GA — Victory North
5/14 — Greenville, SC — The Radio Room
5/16 — Reading, PA — Reverb
5/19 — Asbury Park, NJ — House of Independents
5/20 — Pittsburgh, PA — Jergels
5/22 — Leesburg, VA — Tally Ho Theater
5/23 — Columbus, OH — The King of Clubs
5/24 — Lakewood, OH — Mercury Music Lounge
5/26 — Joliet, IL — The Forge
5/27 — Racine, WI — Route 20
5/30 — Ringle, WI — Q&Z Expo Center
5/31 — Sioux Falls, SD — Big’s Bar
6/2 — Lincoln, NE — Bourbon Theatre
6/4 — San Antonio, TX — The Rock Box
6/7 — Houston, TX — Scout Bar

FESTIVALS:
7/17 — Grand Rapids, MI — Upheaval Festival (Belknap Park)
7/18 — Cadott, WI — Rock Fest
7/25 — Menahga, MN — Mid Summer Music Fest (Rock Week)

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TABERNIS Reveal New Single And Video ‘Mel Obscurum (Palästinalied)’

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Folk duo TABERNIS channel the Middle Ages with their new single, “Mel Obscurum (Palästinalied)”. The second single off of their upcoming album, Seasons of the Dark Hive, out April 24, 2026 via Napalm Records, shows their alluring devotion to the craft, as it is a rendition of an actual medieval song! Their version of celebrated German poet Walther von der Vogelweide’s 13th-century “Palestine Song”, one of the most famous surviving medieval songs, bestows a special historicism upon TABERNIS’ alluring debut.
 
TABERNIS about “Mel Obscurum (Palästinalied)”:
“We have covered the instrumental version of this iconic medieval masterpiece, which is known to everyone. Out of deep respect for the original work, we decided to adapt it to our own style. In our version, the music is interwoven with a text evoking the season of our Dark Hive: Vespera—the rest, the twilight. As the cold covers the land, the bees huddle together to protect their Queen and preserve the heart of the hive.”

Hear the call: TABERNIS summon the shadows for their debut album, Seasons of the Dark Hive, coming April 24, 2026 via Napalm Records. Born out of a passion for history, the enigmatic folk duo created an immersive sound, with bagpipes and davul bringing medieval times to life. 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.
 
Crafting captivating tunes from echoes of the past, TABERNIS explore age-old heritage with an almost other-worldly charm. Reaching out into the darkness, the duo arranges an ethereal undertow as seductive as honey. Seasons of the Dark Hive is an intoxicating experience, an alluring journey into the shadows. Amidst the bees, you are never alone. Together, we rise. Welcome to the Dark Hive.
 
TABERNIS about Seasons of the Dark Hive:
“The album Season of the Dark Hive came to life naturally, without ever forcing anything. We let the energies that live within us come out in an authentic way, using the keys we have at our disposal. With the support of Napalm Records, we can deliver quality work and open the world of TABERNIS to humans from all horizons. We drew from cultures and musical styles from all eras, from everything that has inspired us through the ages, while keeping our foundation: drum & bagpipe. This is only the beginning of the story. The energies of the seasons guide our lives and our strength, just as they do on this album.”

Order 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 (Bransle du 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
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800A INC. Join Wanikiya Record, First Official EP Coming

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Wanikiya Record/Promotion is proud to announce the addition of the rising rock act 800A Inc. to its official roster — a powerful and evolving musical project ready to make its mark on the contemporary rock scene.

Originally formed as a long-distance collaboration, 800A Inc. was born from the creative synergy between vocalist Salvo Mulè, drummer Phil Spinelli, and guitarist/keyboardist Casimiro Pecoraro.
Despite the physical distance, the band spent its early years shaping a distinctive sonic identity, suspended between experimentation and solid rock foundations.

Their official debut came in 2024 with the singles “Rich Eats the Poor” and “Trust No One”, immediately showcasing a sharp, modern, and uncompromising rock approach.

In 2025, the band continued its artistic journey with the release of “Fragile”, “Freedom”, and “Sinner”, further defining their sound and gaining increasing attention from listeners and media alike.

However, 2026 marks the true turning point for 800A Inc.

What once existed as an idea finally takes physical form. An unexpected reconnection brings the members back together: bodies return to the stage, hands back on instruments, and the energy becomes real, raw, and tangible.

The lineup reaches its full potential with the official addition of Emiliano Rocchi on bass and Vincent Purple on drums, taking over from Phil Spinelli.
With this formation, the band finds its definitive balance — the circle is complete.

Musically, 800A Inc. represents a multifaceted system, blending different shades of rock while maintaining a strong identity. Their influences range across generations, from legendary acts like Led Zeppelin, to modern icons such as Muse, through the power of Metallica and the groove-driven energy of Red Hot Chili Peppers.

The result is a sound rich in contrast: visceral yet poetic, powerful yet emotionally charged.

Their music mirrors the soul of the city they come from —
beautiful, cursed, and decadent.

A place where elegance meets decay, where ancient buildings whisper stories of past glory, and where light blinds before giving way to shadow. This atmosphere shapes the core of 800A Inc.’s sound: a rock deeply infused with melancholy, tension, and urban poetry.

2026 also marks the band’s official entry into Wanikiya Record/Promotion, an international agency specialized in rock and metal promotion, working with media outlets, radio stations, and magazines worldwide.

This collaboration opens a new chapter for the band, leading toward the release of their first official EP, currently in the works.

New music, new visions, and a path destined to grow. The journey of 800A Inc. has just begun. Stay tuned — the best is yet to come.

MASTER BOOT RECORD + FULCI Announce Exclusive Co-Headlining Tour Across Europe & UK in Fall 2026

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The two bands will showcase their extreme visual soundscapes on stage: the unmistakable computer metal of MASTER BOOT RECORD, and the giallo-inspired death metal of FULCI. AROTTENBIT will join the tour as special guests on all dates.

Tickets & Info: mbrserver.com | fulcicult.com

MASTER BOOT RECORD (aka MBR) is a Computer Metal project founded in 2016 blending heavy metal with chiptune and demo scene music. Live, MBR deploys a full band alongside Commodore 64, Amiga 500 and a visual voyage into retro computer culture, videogame classics and demo scene legendary productions.

FULCI has been redefining death metal with a unique blend of crushing riffs, cinematic atmospheres, and horror-driven storytelling. Named after the legendary Italian filmmaker and “Godfather of Gore” Lucio Fulci, the band transforms the aesthetics of cult horror into a sonic nightmare, creating albums that feel like soundtracks to blood-soaked films.

AROTTENBIT is an experimental music project founded in 2008 in Milan transforming a Game Boy into a sonic weapon that tears through chiptune, sludge metal, hardcore punk, and techno.

05 Nov – Lyon (FR) – Ô Totem Live
06 Nov – Marseille (FR) – Le Dodu
07 Nov – Barcelona (ES) – Sala Razzmatazz 3
08 Nov – Toulouse (FR) – Le Rex
10 Nov – Paris (FR) – La Machine du Moulin Rouge
11 Nov – London (GB) – The Underworld
12 Nov – Sheffield (GB) – Corporation
13 Nov – Dublin (IE) – The Academy
14 Nov – Glasgow (GB) – Slay
15 Nov – Leeds (GB) – Brudenell Social Club
17 Nov – Brussels (BE) – Museum, Botanique
18 Nov – Amsterdam (NL) – Melkweg
19 Nov – Nijmegen (NL) – Doornroosje
20 Nov – Cologne (DE) – Gebäude 9
21 Nov – Hamburg (DE) – Logo
22 Nov – Copenhagen (DK) – Pumpehuset
24 Nov – Gothenburg (SE) – Monument
25 Nov – Oslo (NO) – John Dee
26 Nov – Stockholm (SE) – Kollektivet Livet
28 Nov – Tampere (FI) – Olympia
29 Nov – Helsinki (FI) – Tavastia
01 Dec – Tallinn (EE) – Rockclub Tapper
02 Dec – Riga (LV) – Melnā Piektdiena
03 Dec – Warsaw (PL) – Hydrozagadka
04 Dec – Berlin (DE) – SO36
05 Dec – Prague (CZ) – Futurum
06 Dec – Munich (DE) – Backstage
07 Dec – Vienna (AT) – Szene
08 Dec – Budapest (HU) – A38
09 Dec – Bratislava (SK) – Randal Club
10 Dec – Ljubljana (SI) – Orto Bar
11 Dec – Lindau (DE) – Club Vaudeville
12 Dec – Aarau (CH) – Kiff Saal

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CELLDWELLER Unleashes Official Soundtrack ‘Elaleth’ (Feat. Matthew Kiichi Heafy) for “Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise”

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Enter the dark, fractured world of Nosgoth through an expansive and cinematic soundtrack from CELLDWELLER, created for Legacy of Kain: The Dead Shall Rise. Blending crushing guitars, haunting atmospheres, and immersive sound design, this release brings the blood-soaked legacy of Kain and Raziel to life like never before.

The soundtrack features the all-new original track “Elaleth”, which premiered yesterday at Revolver Mag, highlighted by a soaring and emotionally charged guitar solo performance from Matthew Kiichi Heafy of Trivium. 

Celldweller also unleashes a bold, modern reimagining of Raziel’s iconic theme with his cover of “Ozar Midrashim”, alongside remastered score selections that honor the franchise’s legacy, including a newly remastered version of the original Information Society’s “Ozar Midrashim.”

Beyond the core songs, The Dead Shall Rise soundtrack immerses listeners deeper into Nosgoth with exclusive “story-mode” tracks, featuring cinematic musical beds, intricate sound design, and original in-game voice-over dialogue. These atmospheric pieces blur the line between album and experience, placing fans directly inside the world’s crumbling pillars, haunted ruins, and shifting timelines.

The Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise soundtrack release arrives through Celldweller’s owned/operated record label FiXT in partnership with his new company Bit Bot Media. Bit Bot serves as the official licensing and partnership arm for this project, which has been developed in direct collaboration with Crystal Dynamics, as the companion soundtrack to the Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise graphic novel that raised over $1.7 million in crowdfund backing to bring the project to life.

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise soundtrack is available now on all platforms.

Forging the sound of electronic-rock for over 20 years, Celldweller has inspired tens of millions of listeners across a global community of fans, content creators, and brands with 1 billion streams and hundreds of placements in major Films, TV shows, and Video Games. Celldweller’s discography includes the self-titled Celldweller album in 2003, Wish Upon A Blackstar in 2012, End of an Empire in 2015, and Offworld in 2017, with his 5th studio album Satellites released in 2022 and his upcoming album GOD MODE slated for 2026.

Klayton, the multifaceted producer behind Celldweller and owner/founder of the independent record label FiXT, has garnered an intense cult following across his projects Celldweller, Scandroid, Circle of Dust, and FreqGen. Klayton is also respected and sought after in the media industry with his music appearing in hundreds of major Film / TV & Video Games, such as Westworld, Suicide Squad, Jack Reacher, Deadpool, Lucy, John Wick, Robocop, Pacific Rim, Killer Instinct Season 3, Now You See Me, Dead Rising 3, Call of Duty: Elite, Assassin’s Creed, UFC, and more.

Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver – The Dead Shall Rise (Official Soundtrack) is available now from FiXT.

Celldweller Online:
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