Progressive instrumental metal trio 7Keys present the official music video for “Voidwalkers,” a track from their album Gæa, available now via Wormholedeath.
“Voidwalkers” draws the listener in through intricate guitar work, evocative melodies, and a compositional balance that reflects the band’s technical mastery of the genre. The track is a strong example of what Gæa delivers across its runtime: instrumental metal that is precise without being sterile, and melodic without sacrificing weight.
The story of 7Keys began with guitarist Márcio Teixeira, whose passion for heavy metal started at just six years old. Although initially considered too young to learn electric guitar, his determination remained constant. After years of self-teaching, Teixeira refined his skills under the mentorship of internationally recognised guitarist Paulo Barros. It was during this period, while performing in a musical production in Portugal, that he met bassist Igor Rodrigues, laying the foundations for what would become 7Keys.
Drawing inspiration from the melodic power and energy associated with bands such as Trivium, Avenged Sevenfold, and Iron Maiden, 7Keys have developed a sound rooted in strong identity and musical storytelling.
The album Gæa stands as a compelling statement of intent: melodic metal driven by intricate musicianship, atmospheric textures, and compositions designed to stay with the listener long after the final note. Each track opens a new chapter in the band’s evolving sonic world, balancing technical excellence with genuine emotional resonance.
Following years of relentless evolution, New York’s avant-garde black metal visionaries KRALLICE have unveiled “Living Useless Ritual”, the first single from their forthcoming full-length album “Scour Order”, set for release on September 18 via Profound Lore Records.
Serving as the first glimpse into the album’s formidable sonic landscape, “Living Useless Ritual” channels KRALLICE‘s unmistakable blend of labyrinthine riffcraft, unrelenting intensity, and fearless experimentation, offering a first taste of the dark and expansive world explored throughout “Scour Order”.
With “Scour Order”, KRALLICE return to Profound Lore Records, the label that released the band’s first three albums, while revisiting aspects of their classic dual-guitar approach in a new chapter of their ever-evolving sound.
Formed in 2007 in Woodhaven, Queens, New York City, KRALLICE began as a collaboration between guitarists Colin Marston and Mick Barr, initially conceived as a black metal recording project. Following the release of their self-titled debut in 2008 with drummer Lev Weinstein, the project quickly evolved into a full band with the addition of Nicholas McMaster on bass and vocals.
Across twenty full-length albums and EPs, KRALLICE have continuously expanded the boundaries of black metal through dense, polyphonic compositions and an uncompromising spirit of experimentation. While their early releases established the band’s signature blend of technical precision and relentless intensity, subsequent works increasingly embraced atmospheric textures, unconventional songwriting, synthesizers, and shifting instrumental roles. Beginning with “Loum” in 2017, which introduced collaborations with Dave Edwardson (NEUROSIS), and continuing through the synth-heavy, lineup-shifting explorations of “Demonic Wealth” and its successors, KRALLICE steadily broadened their sonic identity without sacrificing the complexity at the core of their sound.
Tracklist:
01. Agonal Shining 02. Grievous Corrector 03. Kill the Guardian 04. Unceasing Path 05. Living Useless Ritual 06. Indecipherable Divinities 07. Her Green Arms 08. Scour Order
For the new album, “Scour Order”, KRALLICE returns to the old instrumentation with Colin and Mick on guitars and McMaster on bass, but Colin’s vocals have stuck around. The new album is raging and dark, dense but also expansive. It marks both a return to familiar foundations and a continuation of the band’s ongoing evolution.
Coinciding with the release of “Scour Order”, KRALLICE will embark on their first European tour. Although the band has historically prioritized writing and recording over extensive touring, they have shared stages with Wolves in the Throne Room, Gorguts, Portal, Ludicra, Withered, Vampillia, Pale Chalice, and most recently Blood Incantation, while also appearing at festivals including Maryland Deathfest, Incubate, and Roadburn, where the new material received its live premiere at the 2026 edition.
Dates as follows: 10/08 – Helsinki, FI @ Kuudes Linja 10/09 – Riga, LV @ Skanu Mezs Festival 10/10 – Vilnius, LT @ Sodas 2123 10/11 – Warsaw, PL @ Hydopzagadka 10/13 – Berlin, DE @ Berghain 10/14 – Karlsruhe, DE @ P8 10/15 – Utrecht, NL @ De Helling 10/16 – Antwerp, BE @ Desertfest Antwerp 10/17 – Bochum, DE @ Die Trompete 10/19 – Stockholm, SE @ Kollektivet Livet 10/20 – Borgholm, SE @ Dyestad Showroom 10/21 – Copenhagen, DK @ Vega 10/22 – Aarhus, DK @ Headquarters 10/23 – Hamburg, DE @ MS Stubnitz 10/24 – Leipzig, DE @ Bells Echo @ Eva refo Church 10/25 – Prague, CZ @ Fuchs2 10/26 – Munich, DE @ Hansa39 10/27 – Graz, AT @ Forum Stadtpark 10/28 – Vienna, AT @ Arena 10/29 – Budapest, HU @ Durer Kert 10/30 – Ljubljana, SL @ Cukrarna 10/31 – Dornbirn, AT @ Schlachthaus 11/01 – Basel, CH @ Valhalla 11/03 – Paris, FR @ Le Chinois 11/04 – Lille, FR @ La Malterie 11/05 – Bristol, UK @ Strange Brew 11/06 – London, UK @ Downstairs @ The Dome 11/07 – Manchester, UK @ Damnation Fest Tickets are available HERE
“Scour Order” will be out September 18 on Profound Lore Records and is now available for pre-order HERE.
KRALLICE are: Mick Barr – Guitars Colin Marston – Guitars/Vocals Nicholas McMaster – Bass/Vocals Lev Weinstein – Drums
Industrial metal bands Ventana and Deadly Apples are teaming up this November for the Saints of Sickness Tour, an 18-date run across the United States and Canada.
Cleveland-based Ventana, founded by Richard “Stitch” Thomas (Mushroomhead, Crossbreed, A Killer’s Confession) and Daniel Fox (Mushroomhead, Dope, Wednesday 13), have spent more than two decades carving out their place in the industrial metal scene, earning a reputation for highly entertaining live shows. The band has toured alongside acts including Fear Factory, Dope, Mindless Self Indulgence, Hellyeah, Static-X, Powerman 5000, Hed PE and The Birthday Massacre, while also performing on select dates of the Mayhem Festival. Ventana recently unveiled their latest single and music video, “Iron Over Blood.“
Montreal’s Deadly Apples have toured throughout North America, South America, Europe and Japan supporting artists such as Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, Korn, Deftones and Rammstein, while also appearing at major festivals such as Hellfest, Knotfest and the Vans Warped Tour. Renowned for their intense, high-energy and chaotic live performances, the band continues to build momentum with their single “Volatile,” featuring Richard Patrick (Filter) and Danny Lohner (Nine Inch Nails), which has surpassed one million streams. The song’s accompanying music video was selected for the Berlin Music Video Awards.
Special guest Aeternum will appear on all dates. The female-fronted band recently released their new single, “Knives at Midnight,“ and blends elements of electro, pop and metal. Aeternum has toured with acts including A Killer’s Confession and Dogma.
Tickets are on sale now through participating venues. For additional information, visit the official social media pages of Ventana and Deadly Apples.
SAINTS OF SICKNESS TOUR
November 6 – Cadillac, MI – The Venue Event Center November 7 – Louisville, KY – Venue TBA November 8 – Cudahy, WI – X-Ray Arcade November 10 – TBA November 11 – Fargo, ND – The Aquarium November 12 – Sioux Falls, SD – Grain Bin (Red Eye) November 13 – Casper, WY – Oil City Beer Co. November 14 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios November 15 – Denver, CO – HQ November 17 – St. Louis, MO – Fubar Lounge November 18 – Hobart, IN – Hobart Art Theatre November 19 – Detroit, MI – TSDMAAC November 20 – Toronto, ON – Ground Control November 21 – Lakewood, OH – Mercury Lounge November 22 – Albany, NY – Empire Underground November 25 – Lowell, MA – Taffeta Music Hall November 27 – Newark, DE – Halftime Sports Bar November 28 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving Underground
“How could I have held you? How could I have kept you mine? The fairest light of all A gleam in the black”
Finland‘s undisputed masters of melancholy, INSOMNIUM, are unveiling their latest single and video, “Gleam in the Black,” offering an even deeper descent into darkness and the shadowy realms beyond. Blending haunting melodies with crushing heaviness, the track captures the essence of the band’s signature sound while exploring the emotional depths that define their upcoming album.
Niilo Sevänen (vocals, bass) comments: “Being one of the faster songs on the new album, this is a track that should get the crowd moving when played live. It definitely carries a classic INSOMNIUM spirit. The lyrics tell a dark and mysterious love story, capturing the mood and atmosphere of the entire album. We are doomed to wander the nightly woods, searching for something lost long ago, something we can reach only in our dreams. That single gleam of light amidst the blackness.”
Atmospheric, powerful, and deeply evocative, “Gleam in the Black” serves as another glimpse into the album’s haunting world, where beauty and despair walk hand in hand.
Immerse yourself in the darkness and experience the song’s captivating visual counterpart, directed and produced by Patric Ullaeus of rEvolver Film Company AB, whose cinematic vision perfectly captures the track’s bleak yet mesmerizing atmosphere:
It is the second track from their upcoming album, “Netherworlds”, that is set for a release on October 16th, 2026. The band previously released “Shadowlife (Official Video)”: https://youtu.be/i5tMCCXKkD0
Ltd. Deluxe 2CD Artbook Standard CD Jewelcase Gatefold black 2LP Ltd. Gatefold pearlescent deep-blue 2LP (600x) Napalm Records/EMP/Nuclear Blast Ltd. Gatefold sparkle starlight 2LP (500x) Band Ltd. Gatefold iridescent pearl dawn 2LP (500x) Band Gatefold translucent sea blue 2LP (US version) Digital album
Art by Travis Smith
After playing selected summer festivals INSOMNIUM will embark on extensive worldwide touring:
16.10.26 (FIN) Helsinki – Kulttuuritalo 17.10.26 (FIN) Lahti – Möysä 23.10.26 (FIN) Seinäjoki – Rytmikorjaamo 24.10.26 (FIN) Tampere – Tavara-Asema 30.10.26 (FIN) Joensuu – Kerubi 31.10.26 (FIN) Jyväskylä – Lutakko 06.11.26 (FIN) Kuopio – Circus Live 07.11.26 (FIN) Kotka – Satama Areena
Amorphis + special guest INSOMNIUM, support: Unto Others
22.01.27 (DE) Hamburg – Große Freiheit 36 23.01.27 (DE) Leipzig – Haus Auensee 24.01.27 (DE) Berlin – Huxleys Neue Welt 25.01.27 (PL) Warsaw – Progresja 27.01.27 (HU) Budapest – Barba Negra 28.01.27 (AT) Vienna – Arena 29.01.27 (DE) Munich – Backstage 30.01.27 (DE) Wiesbaden – Schlachthof 31.01.27 (BE) Antwerp – Trix 02.02.27 (UK) Manchester – O2 Ritz 03.02.27 (UK) London – O2 Forum Kentish Town 05.02.27 (DE) Stuttgart – Wagenhallen 06.02.27 (CH) Pratteln – Z7 Konzertfabrik 07.02.27 (IT) Padova – Hall 09.02.27 (ES) Barcelona – Sala Apolo 10.02.27 (ES) Madrid – Sala La Riviera 12.02.27 (FR) Paris – Elysee Montmartre 13.02.27 (DE) Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle 2 14.02.27 (NL) Tilburg – O13
Ever since emerging from the mist-shrouded city of Joensuu in the heart of North Karelia, INSOMNIUM has stood as a beacon for those drawn to melancholy, introspection, and the beauty found within darkness. Over the course of their career, the band has carved out a unique place in the metal world, crafting epic soundscapes where sorrow and hope coexist, and where haunting melodies meet the raw power of melodic death metal.
Now, for the tenth time, INSOMNIUM opens the door to a new chapter. Their new album is a journey deeper into the shadows, steeped in the unmistakable spirit of Finnish melancholy and enriched by the band’s most nuanced and emotionally resonant songwriting to date. Sweeping atmospheres, poignant melodies, and crushing heaviness intertwine to create a work that is both deeply personal and universally affecting.
Never content to rest on past achievements or repeat familiar formulas, INSOMNIUM continues to evolve with each release. Rather than revisiting established ground, the band explores new emotional and sonic territories, broadening its artistic palette while preserving the qualities that have made its sound instantly recognizable. The result is an album that feels both fresh and timeless: a bold step forward that remains unmistakably INSOMNIUM at its core.
Behind the scenes, “Netherworlds” also marks the beginning of a new production era for INSOMNIUM. Taking on a pivotal role throughout the album’s creation, producer and engineer Miiro Varjus emerged as the band’s closest creative confidant, helping to shape and refine the record’s sonic landscape. His meticulous approach and deep understanding of the band’s artistic vision proved instrumental in bringing the album’s dark, immersive atmosphere to life.
Once again INSOMNIUM entrusted the album to the renowned team at Fascination Street Studios. Acclaimed producer and mixer Jens Bogren, together with mastering engineer Tony Lindgren, delivered the album’s powerful final sound. The result is a record that sounds both majestic and intimate, perfectly capturing the emotional weight and dynamic range that define this new chapter in INSOMNIUM‘s evolution.
INSOMNIUM are: Markus Hirvonen – drums, percussions Markus Vanhala – guitar, clean vocals Tomy Laisto – guitar, clean vocals Niilo Sevänen – vocals, bass guitar Ville Friman – guitar, clean vocals
Cult icon, actress, designer, and longtime horror favorite SHERI MOON ZOMBIE expands her creative universe today with the release of her debut single and music video, ‘I Love My Robot.’ Helmed by acclaimed producer Zeuss and accompanied by a video directed by ROB ZOMBIE, the track blends retro sci-fi, playful camp, and infectious hooks into an irresistibly offbeat anthem that is unmistakably SHERI.
Equal parts tongue-in-cheek and surprisingly timely, ‘I Love My Robot‘ offers a witty take on life in an increasingly algorithm-driven world. Beneath its infectious energy and B-movie charm, the song celebrates imagination, individuality, and the simple joy of thinking for yourself. It’s a playful reminder that while technology may make life easier, nothing can replace genuine creativity or human connection.
Coinciding with today’s release, Nuclear Blast has launched pre-orders for an exclusive 12-inch picture disc featuring ‘I Love My Robot‘ on Side A and Rob Zombie’s ‘Sir Lord Acid Wolfman‘ on Side B. Limited to just 600 copies worldwide (500 US / 100 EU), the one-time pressing is scheduled for release on October 30, making it an essential collector’s item for fans of the Zombie universe.
The release also arrives ahead of ROB ZOMBIE’s North American summer tour with MARILYN MANSON in support of his latest studio album, The Great Satan, further celebrating a creatively prolific year for the ZOMBIE camp.
From the BLUTGOTT METAL UNIVERSE, DEBAUCHERY return with their rousing new single “Fall of the Skull Mountain,” the opening track of their upcoming album “Death of the Bloodking” (October 2026). Recorded by Dennis Ward (Unisonic, Helloween, Krokus) and featuring cover artwork by band leader Thomas Gurrath, the song delivers a powerful blend of melodic death metal, dark fantasy storytelling, massive grooves, and an anthemic chorus.
Set in the eastern realms of Dark Eden, on the border of the Underworld, “Fall of the Skull Mountain” tells the epic tale of the battle for Knochenheim, where the Blood God hordes of Balgeroth clash with the Legion of Luziferon. The track takes listeners deep into the dark lore of the BLUTGOTT universe, combining cinematic worldbuilding with relentless metal intensity.
“Fall Of The Skull Mountain” is the next lead single from the upcoming BLUTGOTT album:
BLUTGOTT: DEBAUCHERY VS. BALGEROTH The Battle for Knochenheim Part 1 – Death of the Bloodking. Release October 30th 2026
THE BLUTGOTT METAL UNIVERSE – independent & authentic.
Dark Fantasy Metal. There is no political or socio-critical message.
DEBAUCHERY – Death Metal BLOOD GOD – Hard Rock & Heavy Metal BALGEROTH – Dark Fantasy Metal with German Lyrics
It’s not just a band—it’s a universe. The BLUTGOTT Metal Universe, consisting of Debauchery, Blood God, and Balgeroth. In the metal world, this is a unique concept, featuring interconnected bands spanning different metal genres and albums. In the comic book scene, however, it’s quite common. Both DC and Marvel have many superheroes who sometimes go into battle alone, sometimes together. Spider-Man, Iron Man, Black Widow—you know them from comics and movies, either alone or together as the Avengers.
Each of the Metal Blood Gods fights on their own—as Debauchery, Blood God, and Balgeroth—but together they are the Avengers of the metal scene: BLUTGOTT.
20 years of monsters and metal. Somewhere between Judas Priest, Slayer, AC/DC, Rammstein, and Bolt Thrower. 20 albums with over 40 CDs. The lyrics depict a unique, dark fantasy world—the World of Blood Gods. Blood Gods are brutal, demonic vampire-dragons. There are miniatures, a tabletop wargame, books, and artwork. Concerts by the various incarnations of the BLUTGOTT Metal Universe have taken place throughout Europe, Russia, and Asia.
The draconic BLUTGOTT monsters have toured with legends such as Doro, Saxon, Dismember, Napalm Death, Destruction, Six Feet Under, Marduk and many other giants of the metal scene, and have played at festivals like Wacken, With Full Force, Summer Breeze, and Bang Your Head.
There have been articles in “Der Spiegel“ and “BILD“. Also a regularly collaboration with mainstream media, such as ZDF Neo’s -Wildes Deutschland – and ZDF’s Soko Stuttgart.
The mastermind behind BLUTGOTT is Thomas Gurrath, singer and guitarist, creator of the music and the monsters, and author of the World of Blood Gods. There is no manager, no booker, no external songwriters. The albums are now released on band own Blutgott Metal Universe label.
The guy who quit his job as a teacher to become a full-time metal artist. The artworks and stories are mostly made by him, but sometimes there were collaborations with renowned artists such as Adrian Smith (Warhammer), Jan Meininghaus (Bolt Thrower), Kris Verwimp (Marduk), or Graham McNeill (New York Times best-selling Horus Heresy author).
A few songs were created in collaboration with great musicians: Tim Ripper Owens (Judas Priest, KK’s Priest), Michelle Darkness (End of Green), Tom Naumann (Primal Fear).
Almost all of the studio albums were recorded with the mighty Dennis Ward. He is known for his work with Helloween, Unisonic, and Krokus.
BLUTGOTT LIVE
FESTIVALS 2026 26.09.2026 Hell over Aschaffenburg 14.11.2026 Death Metal Fishamend (AT)
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
