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AC/DC PWR/UP POP UPs to Open in Every City on 2026 North American Tour

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 25, 2026

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Free and open to all fans, the AC/DC PWR/UP Pop Up will open in every city on the band’s 2026 North American stadium tour, giving fans one more way to be part of the PWR/UP Tour as it rolls through town.

As AC/DC brings the PWR/UP Tour back to North America for its final lap, the official AC/DC PWR/UP Pop Up will travel with the tour, giving fans a dedicated place to gather, get PWRD/UP, and celebrate one of the most acclaimed and enduring live bands in rock and roll.

The PWR/UP World Tour takes its name from AC/DC’s 2020 album, which reached #1 in 21 countries. It began with the band’s long-awaited return to the stage at Power Trip in California in 2023 and has since sold out dozens of stadiums across four continents. Now, as the massive tour enters its final leg, the AC/DC PWR/UP Pop Up gives fans a place to gather before show day and be part of the high voltage energy surrounding the tour.

Each location will feature exclusive pop-up merchandise, AC/DC-themed food and drink, iconic props, custom visuals, interactive photo moments, ticket giveaways, PWR/UP Fan Preview events, and the opportunity to enter to win a guitar signed by Angus Young.

City-specific locations, hours, menus, giveaways, Fan Preview details, and merch updates will be announced at pwruptour.acdc.com.

EXCLUSIVE POP-UP MERCH + EARLY ACCESS

The AC/DC PWR/UP Pop Up will feature a curated selection of exclusive merchandise and fan collectibles, including premium apparel, accessories, posters, limited-edition items, and pieces created specifically for the pop-up.

Each city will also offer early access to a limited quantity of the official city event shirt and poster, available at the pop-up one day before they go on sale online or at the stadium.

LOCAL VENUES, CUSTOM MENUS + CITY-SPECIFIC MOMENTS

Each AC/DC PWR/UP Pop Up will be shaped by the city and venue hosting it, giving every stop its own local character while staying connected to the larger tour.

The venues were chosen as places where fans already gather, music culture lives, and each city can put its own stamp on the pop-up. Custom AC/DC-themed food and drink menus will make each location feel like a true pre-show gathering place, with select stops offering specialty menu items and custom collectible cups.

Select locations may also feature live performances from local School of Rock house bands and local radio broadcasts, adding more city-specific energy to the tour celebration.

PWR/UP FAN PREVIEW, GIVEAWAYS + FAN ACTIVATIONS

Each city will host PWR/UP Fan Preview, a special first-look event for press, media, partners, and a limited number of fans before the pop-up opens to the public.

Fans can register at pwruptour.acdc.com for the chance to attend. In each city, 100 fans will be selected by random draw to enter early alongside press and invited guests and receive a free exclusive gift created only for the preview event.

Throughout the tour, fans attending the AC/DC PWR/UP Pop Up will also have the chance to enter exclusive in-person giveaways, including concert tickets, merch prize packs, VIP bags, city event shirts, and other fan-focused prizes.

Each pop-up will feature a mock stage environment where fans can take photos with a replica Angus guitar and enter on-site for the chance to win the guitar at the end of the North American run. After traveling to each pop-up location, the guitar will be signed by Angus Young in Philadelphia and awarded to one eligible fan who entered in person.

Fans attending U.S.-based pop-ups will also have the opportunity to enter for the chance to win a new AC/DC-themed pinball machine created by Stern Pinball. Select cities will feature additional local promotions through radio partners, venue partners, social media, email, and local fan communities.

COMING TO EVERY TOUR CITY

The AC/DC PWR/UP Pop Up will open in every city on the 2026 North American Tour, welcoming fans the day before each show and on show day.

July 10–11: Charlotte, NC at Charlotte Beer Garden
July 14–15: Columbus, OH at Newport Music Hall
July 18–19: Madison, WI at The Annex
July 23–24: San Antonio, TX at Hard Rock Cafe
July 27–28: Denver, CO at BrewDog
July 31–August 1: Las Vegas, NV at Hard Rock Cafe
August 4–5: San Francisco, CA at Hard Rock Cafe
August 8–9: Edmonton, AB at Starlite
August 12–13: Vancouver, BC at Commodore Ballroom
August 26–27: Atlanta, GA at Hard Rock Cafe
August 30–31: Houston, TX at Heinke and Pilot
September 3–4: Notre Dame, IN at The Bend Lounge
September 7–8: St. Louis, MO at Ballpark Village
September 11–12: Montreal, QC at Foufounes Electriques
September 15–16: Toronto, ON at The Steam Whistle
September 19–20: Winnipeg, MB at The Pyramid
September 24–25: New York, NY at Hard Rock Cafe
September 28–29: Philadelphia, PA at Hard Rock Cafe

Fans should visit pwruptour.acdc.com for the latest pop-up locations, schedules, menus, merchandise details, giveaways, PWR/UP Fan Preview updates, and city announcements.

ABOUT THE AC/DC PWR/UP POP UP

Created for each tour stop, the official AC/DC PWR/UP Pop Up is a limited-time fan destination overseen by the band’s longtime merchandising partner, Perryscope Productions. Built for AC/DC fans, the pop-up brings together exclusive merchandise, rare collectibles, themed food and drink, photo moments, tour props, music, local venue stories, Fan Preview events, giveaways, and the energy of the PWR/UP Tour in cities around the world.

FOLLOW:
Website: pwruptour.acdc.com
Instagram: @acdc.pwrup.popup

FROZEN CROWN Release New Single ‘The One’ with Official Music Video

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 25, 2026

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FROZEN CROWN head out on their darkest journey yet with the first single from their upcoming album, The Legend of the Six Kings, coming October 2, 2026 via Napalm Records. “The One” starts the band’s more narrative approach, wrapping them in mysterious darkness with sweeping melodies shining bright. Inspired by fantasy literature of the 20^th century, namely J. R. R. Tolkien’s “The Lord of the Rings”, the Italian six-piece is back in their strong form: grand choruses, strong riffs, and pure heavy power metal. Here they are, servants of “The One”—and they’re bringing their listeners along on the grand adventure …

FROZEN CROWN about “The One”:
“‘The One’ marks a new beginning for FROZEN CROWN, showing the wicked, dark side of the band. Singer Giada ‘Jade’ Etro turns heel, claiming the throne and the literal ‘frozen crown’, leading the wraith kings to search for The One. Sounds familiar? Visionary and talented video-maker Raoul Noise and prop designer Daria Gislon join forces with the band, giving life to the vibrant and obscure FROZEN CROWN world, between J. R. R. Tolkien’s harmonious and regal aesthetics and Robert E. Howard’s brutality.”

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!”

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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

FROZEN CROWN online:
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TIKTOK
NAPALM RECORDS

IGNEA Release First Single + Video ‘Dreams of Lands Unseen’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 25, 2026

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Ukrainian modern metal band IGNEA releases the first single from their upcoming album, Monumental. “Dreams of Lands Unseen” shares a name with the four-piece’s 2023 album but is a step towards something new. The single explores the race to space during the Cold War and therefore a time when war-ridden humanity projected its greatest hopes into the cosmos far beyond our known worlds. Bursting with energy right from the start, “Dreams of Lands Unseen” combines a punchy, driving riff with fierce growls.

To deepen the nostalgic atmosphere, shimmering keyboard and theremin solos evoke a distinctly 1980s vibe. This matches the monolith of an album that IGNEA are about to release: Monumental, out October 23, 2026 via Napalm Records, explores and reflects on nostalgia in all its forms.

Helle Bohdanova adds:
“This song is about the blend of ambition and illusion, where space wasn’t an escape but a conquest shaped by ideology and dreams. Across Ukraine and many post-Soviet countries, mosaics still depict this promised future: cosmonauts, rockets, bold visions of worlds yet unseen. We shot the video in black and white on purpose, reaching for the vibe of old sci-fi rather than modern blockbuster spectacle, using Cooke Varotal lenses, the optics favored by Kubrick. In the end, I think the song isn’t nostalgic for space exploration itself, so much as for an aesthetic that was itself already nostalgic, looking back at a future that was already passing. Still, I guess each of us has dreamt of becoming an astronaut at least once… haven’t you?”

Helle Bohdanova comments on the video:
“In the video, actors portraying cosmonauts wear real Soviet space helmets and the bottom layers of Soviet space suits that were also used for stratosphere flights. This is because in a totalitarian regime, sourcing real items for film productions from adjacent ministries was often easier than building fake props—since films were ‘ordered’ by the leadership, and everyone was expected to contribute to their production. After appearing in a Soviet-era space film, the items remained stored at the film studio for decades afterward. The cosmonaut costumes featured in the video were specifically rented from the Oleksandr Dovzhenko National Film Studios in Kyiv, home to Ukraine’s largest historic costume collection. On the night of June 14–15, 2026, the studio was hit in a Russian strike on Kyiv, destroying the costume workshop along with roughly 100,000 historical pieces from the archive. The same strike also damaged IGNEA’s own headquarters.”

Monumental is IGNEA’s second full-length album that was written during the full-scale war in Ukraine. The recording process mostly took place in the winter of 2025-2026, during icy temperatures and long power outages in Kyiv.

Helle Bohdanova says about Monumental:
“Back in the 17th century, nostalgia was considered a deadly disease—and in many ways, it still is. It’s a universal feeling experienced by every human being, pulling us toward a past that felt gentler than it truly was, especially during the bitter moments of the present. Much of this album was inspired by modernist architecture—concrete giants built to signal progress and a brighter future, now slowly decaying. They’ve become a sort of memory box: monuments to unrealized dreams, where the future that was once imagined never arrived, yet continues to echo through the ruins and bright mosaics.”

Pre-order your copy of Monumental NOW

On Monumental, IGNEA takes the listener on nostalgic rides, with all their ups and downs, expressed in music and lyrics, carrying a sense of gentle sadness and reflection, as nostalgia can bring back beautiful memories, darkened by the awareness that these moments will never happen again.

Following Dreams of Lands Unseen (2023), the band navigates through unique facets of the past across nine tracks—from the grandeur and ambition of Cold War space dreams to the melancholy of urban decay and forgotten modernist structures, all the way to the emotional weight of personal and collective memory. All lyrics on Monumental were written by vocalist Helle Bohdanova. The music was composed by keyboardist Yevhenii Zhytniuk, with additional contributions from Helle Bohdanova. Mixing and mastering were handled by Grammy Award-nominated producer Jacob Hansen, known for his work with bands such as DELAIN, Amaranthe, Volbeat, Amon Amarth, Arch Enemy, and Epica.

Monumental tracklisting:

Darkness
Dreams of Lands Unseen
Presence of the Past
Prefab (feat. Combichrist)
What Buildings Dream of
I am in Hell
Between No Longer and Not Yet
Harmony Manufactured (feat. Hiraes)
Nadir

Musically, Monumental blends technical metal riffs, industrial textures, atmospheric interludes, grandiose choruses, and melodic passages to mirror “nostalgic rides,” where darkness, reflection, and awe collide. Visually and conceptually, IGNEA drew inspiration from retrofuturism, modernist and monumental architecture, and industrial design, creating a world where sound, imagery, and memory converge. The album stands as an ode to the past, a meditation on lost and unrealized futures, and a celebration of the enduring beauty hidden within forgotten places.

IGNEA Live 2026

Supporting EVERGREY’s Architects Of A New Weave European Tour 2026
w/ Stellar Circuits
11.11.26 SE – Lund / Mejeriet
12.11.26 SE – Stockholm / Kollektivet Livet
13.11.26 SE – Linköping / Paletset
14.11.26 SE – Gothenburg / Filmstudion 2
15.11.26 NO – Oslo / Salt
17.11.26 DE – Hamburg / Logo
18.11.26 DE – Berlin / Hole44
19.11.26 DE – Munich / Feierwerk
20.11.26 AT – Vienna / Weberknecht
21.11.26 IT – Milan / Slaughter Club
22.11.26 CH – Aarau / KiFF
23.11.26 BE – Antwerp / Zappa
25.11.26 UK – Southampton / The Brook
26.11.26 UK – Birmingham / Asylum
27.11.26 UK – London / The Underworld
28.11.26 UK – Leeds / The Key Club
29.11.26 IE – Dublin / Opium
30.11.26 UK – Belfast / Limelight 2
01.12.26 UK – Glasgow / G2
02.12.26 UK – Newcastle / Anarchy Brew
03.12.26 UK – Manchester / Rebellion
04.12.26 UK – Bristol / Strange Brew
05.12.26 UK – Nottingham / Saltbox
07.12.26 FR – Paris / Petit Bain
08.12.26 DE – Trier / Mergener Hof
09.12.26 DE – Karlsruhe / Substage
10.12.26 DE – Dortmund / Junkyard
11.12.26 NL – Rotterdam / Baroeg
12.12.26 NL – Maastricht / Muziekgieterij

IGNEA are:
Helle Bohdanova – Vocals
Yevhenii Zhytniuk – Keys
Dmytro Vinnichenko – Guitars
Oleksandr Kamyshyn – Bass

IGNEA online:
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
NAPALM RECORDS

HOUR OF PENANCE Begin Recording New Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 24, 2026

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Italian tech-death masters HOUR OF PENANCE have officially begun recording their tenth studio album & follow-up to “Devotion” from 2024. The recordings are taking place at Bloom Recording Studio with producer & bass player Marco Mastrobuono.

HOUR OF PENANCE comments: “With immense pleasure we have finally walked through the door of the Bloom Recording Studio once again, the same studio where we’ve recorded our last 2 albums (Misotheism and Devotion ) with our bass player – gear nerd – producer Marco Mastrobuono behind the mixing desk. Our drummer Giacomo Torti have just finished tracking the drums, we will share some footage of the recordings on our socials, so stay tuned for more. The recording process will take a while but we’re aiming to have a final version of the album by the end of the summer.”

Established on the verge of the millenium in Rome, the band has extended its partnership with Agonia Records in December 2025. The title and release date of the new album remain unannounced.

Setting up drums for the album recordings

From their early output to their signature recordings, HOUR OF PENANCE has maintained a distinct, powerful, and grimly enchanting sound profile. The band has consistently shaped their sonic identity through a complex, crushing, and surgical blizzard of technical death metal, characterized by hyper speeds and untamed brutality, while conveying perceptive social metaphors within dark imagery and lyrics.

With nine album under the belt, HOUR OF PENANCE is considered one of the most talented and intense representatives of the genre originating in Italy. It took the band three installments to break out of the local scene and make a splash on the international stage. In addition to Europe, their tours have taken them to the USA, Canada, Australia, and Asia, where they have played as support for bands such as Cannibal Corpse, The Black Dahlia Murder, Devildriver, Deicide, Nile, and Behemoth.

HOUR OF PENANCE released two albums on Agonia Records: “Devotion” (2024), an anthem to the futility of war with no light at the end of the tunnel, and “Misotheism” (2019), a pitch-black and brutally intense death metal soundtrack to a collapsing universe. The group is fast approaching a new chapter in their journey, featuring guitarist and longest-serving member Giulio Moschini, vocalist and guitarist Paolo Pieri, bassist Marco Mastrobuono, and drummer Giacomo Torti.

More news on the band’s tenth album will be revealed soon.

Tour dates: August 20-22, 2026: Deathfeast Open Air @ Andernach, GER

Line-up:
Giulio Moschini – guitars
Paolo Pieri – guitars and vocals
Marco Mastrobuono – bass
Giacomo Torti – drums

Hour Of Penance: Facebook | Instagram | X | Spotify

FERALIA Premiere New Album “Ultima Requies” Ahead of Release

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 24, 2026

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Black Metal Promotion is now hosting the exclusive premiere of “Ultima Requies”, the new album from Italian-Swedish black metal entity FERALIA, set for release on June 26, 2026 via ATMF.

The band’s third full-length further expands their distinctive interpretation of the genre, combining raw riffs with a profound sense of introspection. Built around themes of death, memory and ancient symbolism, the album moves between violent eruptions and more immersive, solemn passages, creating a deeply evocative journey through darkness and transcendence. “Ultima Requies” stands as a powerful and uncompromising statement, where intensity and spirituality coexist in a singular vision.

Stream the album at THIS LOCATION.

With this third full-length, FERALIA delve deeper into their singular vision of Black Metal, forging a work that resists easy categorization. “Ultima Requies” is neither rooted in old school orthodoxy nor aligned with the polished tendencies of contemporary production. Instead, it stands as a raw and evocative offering, where abrasive textures and ritualistic atmospheres converge into something austere, immersive and profoundly spiritual.

The sound remains anchored in a sense of the sacred, drawing from arcane and occult dimensions tied to the archaic Roman world. Each composition unfolds as a passage, evoking forgotten rites, liminal states and the tension between life and death, presence and absence.

The artwork of “Ultima Requies” reflects this vision, depicting a reinterpretation of the necromantic ritual of Erichto, the Thessalian witch described in “De Bello Civili” by Lucan. A figure feared even by the gods, Erichto was said to raise fallen soldiers from the battlefield during one of the most turbulent phases of Roman civil war. This imagery embodies the album’s core: a confrontation with death not as an end, but as a threshold to forbidden knowledge.

Following the path opened by “Helios Manifesto” and “Under Stige / Over Dianam”, FERALIA further refine their language, balancing raw intensity with a deeply contemplative undercurrent. The result is an album that feels both immediate and timeless, grounded in the physicality of Black Metal yet reaching toward something intangible and eternal.

Tracklist:

01. Ballata Avernale (8:01)
02. Ver Sacrum (8:50)
03. Pharsalia (9:22)
04. Empireo (5:20)
05. Marpiter (6:57)
06. Defigere (8:47)
07. Miasma (6:27)

Preorder: https://metalodyssey.8merch.com/product/feralia-ultima-requies-cd-pre-order/

Line-up:

Krhura – bass
Raijinous – Guitars, Vocals (backing), Synth
Erymanthon Seth – Vocals, Guitars, Synth
Summum Algor – drums

https://feraliablackmetal.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/feraliablackmetal/
https://www.instagram.com/feralia_black_metal/

ENDSEEKER Unleash David Hasselhoff Cover ‘True Survivor’ with Official Video

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 24, 2026

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German death metal horde ENDSEEKER are pleased to unleash a special cover and accompanying video of their rendition of David Hasselhoff’s “True Survivor,” featuring Lord Of The Lost. The track appears on the band’s fiery farewell EP, Coffin Born, released on June 19th via Metal Blade Records.

“In the first place, we just love this song,” the band elaborates. “It’s from the movie Kung Fury which absolutely everyone must watch, because it’s a fucking masterpiece and this song is probably the best performance of Hasselhoff ever. We asked our friends in Lord Of The Lost if they would like to join us for this song because we felt like it needed some extra glitter. We think it turned out amazing! Two bands from Hamburg from different genres united in an unexpected cover song. Super-fun project and quite outside the box for a death metal band.“

Watch ENDSEEKER‘s previously released video for “Enemies of Peace” HERE.

“We’ve accomplished more than we have ever imagined in our wildest dreams,” reflects the band on their final release. “We played with fantastic bands, played super-cool festivals, and released four albums and two EPs of which we are extremely proud. We were blessed with great and loyal fans and managed to stay a consistent lineup throughout our whole career. But after grinding for more than a decade and dedicating so much time and energy to this band, we feel like it’s time to move on to other projects. We wanted to end this band like we started – as very good friends. We started with an EP and we end it with an EP. It just feels right to do this now, while we still have the power to deliver a great farewell performance as well in the studio as on stage.“

Since their 2015 debut EP Corrosive Revelation, each release has hoisted the Hamburg quintet further up the death metal mountain, with Mount Carcass (2021) and Global Worming (2023) receiving widespread acclaim.

Produced by the band with drums engineered by Eike Freese (Deep Purple, Alice Cooper, Helloween), Coffin Born stands as ENDSEEKER‘s swan song, shaped by the intense bond of a lineup that remained together throughout their whole career.

Find orders at: metalblade.com/endseeker

Coffin Born Track Listing:
01. Enemies of Peace
02. No After. No Before.
03. Coffin Born
04. Life Breeds Death
05. True Survivor (David Hasselhoff Cover)

ENDSEEKER Live:
7/10/2026 M.U.R. Open Air – Königsee, DE
7/11/2026 Pure Fucking Metal FestEvil – Laberweinting, DE
7/24/2026 Burning Q – Osterholz-Scharmbeck, DE
11/06/2026 Club From Hell – Erfurt, DE w/ Milking The Goatmachine
11/07/2026 Live Music Hall – Weiher, DE w/ Milking The Goatmachine
11/13/2026 Helvetic – Oberhausen, DE w/ Milking The Goatmachine
11/14/2026 Urban Spree – Berlin, DE w/ Milking The Goatmachine
11/27/2026 LA Cham – Cham, DE w/ Milking The Goatmachine
11/28/2026 Backstage – München, DE w/ Milking The Goatmachine
12/12/2026 Knust – Hamburg, DE w/ Stillbirth, Slaughterday