VOICES OF EXTREME have released a performance music video for their first single “Stoned Babies”, taken from their upcoming full-length album ‘Faith In Action’ due out in 2026. Legendary Winger/Dixie Dregs drummer Rod Morgenstein says that he’s “Really pumped about the premiere of ‘Stoned Babies’, the band’s first video from our debut album, ‘Faith in Action’, on BraveWords Records. Hope you dig watching the band in action!”
Powerhouse vocalist Don Chaffin and bassist Paul Ranieri from the band add, “We’re so excited to unveil the video for our first single, “Stoned Babies” from our upcoming new album. It shows not only what this new lineup of Voices Of Extreme sounds like, and now what we look like! We’re hitting the road with a bunch of live dates which will be announcing soon but I can’t think of a better way to start a brand new year with a killer first video and album to come.”
Iridium Rock and Metal Reviews heard the first single “Stoned Babies” and fell in love with it… “I love it, I absolutely love it… I can’t believe the vocals, they just blow me away… I love everything about it… Can’t wait to hear more from them… Fucking brilliant… Beautiful song.”
Lemmy, the indefatigable leader of Motörhead, once warned that if his band moved in next door to you, your lawn would die. So it’s a good job that the band’s toots lay in the brick-and-concrete underworld of London’s Ladbroke Grove, a part of the same hard rock multiverse that also gave us Lemmy’s old bandmates in Hawkwind, his good friends in the Pink Fairies, and so many more.There were very few lawns to kill for miles around.
Lemmy left us a decade ago – on December 28, 2015, to be precise. So it’s only fitting that, just 10 days shy of the actual anniversary, the Fairies themselves deliver the ultimate tribute to our fallen hero, a gut-tearing reworking of Motörhead’s own original statement of intent… “Motörhead”!
“Motörhead” was written in Los Angeles during Hawkwind’s 1974 US tour, after Lemmy borrowed an Ovation guitar from the Electric Light Orchestra, and took it out on the balcony of the Hyatt Hotel at 7.30am.
It became Lemmy’s final recording with Hawkwind before his firing in 1975—of course he took the title for his own next band, and swiftly rerecorded the song as well, first for the band’s proposed (but unreleased) debut album, then for Motörhead’s first UK hit single.
Almost everyone involved in this new recording has fistfuls of Lemmy memories… including two special guests, the late Hawkwind saxophonist Nik Turner, who played alongside him for three epoch-making years; sci-fi author and poet Michael Moorcock, who regularly performed and recorded with the Hawks throughout that same period, and now brings his unmistakable vocal roar to the Fairies.
Of the Fairies themselves, Paul Rudolph – having jammed multiple times with him in the legendary Pinkwind hybrid – actually replaced Lemmy in Hawkwind after a drug bust saw him peremptorily sacked from that band. And, a few years (and several more bass players) later, Alan Davey stepped into that same role, suddenly charged with playing the same tumultuous bass lines that his Hawkwind-loving younger self had grown up playing along with
Indeed, it was Lemmy’s bass solo on Hawkwind’s “Time We Left This World Today” that got Alan into playing bass in the first place. “It’s got lots of note bending, growling bass chords and a bass/guitar solo element about it. I had no interest in [playing] music till I heard that.”
Alan’s friendship with Lemmy grew from there; the pair would hang together, jam together… on one occasion, they almost recorded together, and would have if Lemmy hadn’t relocated to the United States on the eve of their studio date.
It was Alan who brought “Motörhead” into the Pink Fairies’ most recent recording sessions, a tribute not only to his old friend, but also to the symbiotic relationship between the two groups. Original Motörhead guitarist Larry Wallis, had replaced Paul Rudolph in the Fairies in 1973; fellow co-founder drummer Lucas Fox was a Fairy across their last two albums. And Alan himself has been leading his own Motörhead tribute band, Ace of Spades, since the end of the last century, with Lemmy’s full support, of course.
“I ran into Lemmy at the Hawkestra gig,” Alan recalls. “He turned up at the rehearsal and immediately said to me, ‘What’s this Ace of Spades band ya doing, Al, and why ya doing it?’
“I replied, ‘Cause I love the songs and I love playing them.’
‘That’s good enough for me,’ said Lemmy. He gave me a hug and his blessing to carry on with it and use the name Ace of Spades.”
It’s odds-on that Lemmy would heartily approve of the Fairies’ take on the anthem, as well. A guttural roar that comes screaming out of the Fairies’ latest album, the all-covers Covered In Pink, it’s the ultimate collision between Motörhead’s unrelenting sonic attack, and the Fairies’ role in the birth of space rock, with Alan’s predatory bass, Paul’s wildfire guitar and One-Legged Pete’s avalanche drums, Turner’s untrammeled honking and Moorcock’s vocals… in fact, there’s no need to try and describe what happens next. Just listen and feel your mind melt.
The full Fairies album will be out on January 16. For now, though, you’ve got “Motörhead.” It’s magnificent.
‘My Chaos’, the new single from MY INNER CHAOS, is out today on all digital platforms via Volcano Records & Promotion.
With this second release, the band continues its artistic journey into the darkest and most unsettling depths of industrial metal, asserting a powerful, recognizable sound identity charged with emotional tension. My Chaos is both a personal and musical manifesto — a raw exploration of the inner turmoil that resides within the human condition. The magnetic voice of Bia Redchaos leads the listener through a spiral of fragility and strength, control and chaos, carried by a sharp, dark, and visceral sound. Every sonic passage is sculpted to convey urgency, conflict, but also awareness and determination. Drawing influence from acts like 3Teeth, Author & Punisher, and Infected Rain, My Inner Chaos shape a distinct musical language where the intensity of riffs and the hardness of the sound blend with deep sensitivity and a cohesive artistic vision.
Listen to My Chaos on Spotify and all major digital platforms, watch the official video on YouTube:
Symphonic metal legends THERION release an absolute highlight from their upcoming live album Con Orquesta, arriving as a physical release on January 30, 2026 via Napalm Records! With a stunning live rendition of the epic “Draconian Trilogy”, the Swedish outfit led by mastermind Christofer Johnsson dives deep into the band’s rich discography, reaching back to the release of their landmark 1998 album Vovin.
The Draconian Trilogy consists of three parts – “The Opening”, “Morning Star” and “Black Diamonds” – and was performed as a cohesive, monumental piece during THERION’s sold-out arena show at Mexico City Arena in 2024, in front of 11,000 fans.
Recorded in collaboration with the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de México, Con Orquesta is a grand celebration of the THERION universe, once again proving why the band remains the undisputed pioneer of symphonic metal. A must-have release for fans and collectors alike.
Christofer Johnsson about Con Orquesta: “In the past, our concept was more like THERION going classical, with the band and the symphonic orchestra meeting on an equal basis. Thus, we did a fully orchestral version of one song and it was divided almost 50/50 between playing THERION songs and classical excerpts being rearranged for band and orchestra. This time, however, I wanted to take a different approach. I invited a renowned conductor and composer from Mexico to reinterpret our songs by adding new arrangements and expanding the originals with the orchestra. They also wrote some new intros and small interludes, making this a truly authentic Mexican interpretation of THERION live with orchestra.”
After the two European experiences, THERION mastermind Christofer Johnsson was uncertain whether he would ever bring another orchestra live project back to life. In the end, his decision proved more than worthwhile. Together with the Orquesta Sinfónica Nacional de México, the band delivered an incomparable symphonic metal spectacle, enriching classics with new arrangements and expanding their sonic universe in grand, orchestral style.
The Con Orquesta setlist spans THERION’s illustrious career with 20 tracks in total, blending fan favorites, symphonic epics, and rare gems. As a bonus, it also features exclusive rehearsal material. From powerful classics like “The Blood of Kingu”, “To Mega Therion” and “The Rise of Sodom and Gomorrah” to emotional highlights such as “The Birth of Venus Illegitima”, “Siren of the Woods”, and “Lemuria”, the performance bridges eras of the band’s history. Unique inclusions like the Marie Laforêt cover “Mon Amour mon Ami” and Sylvie Vartan cover “La Maritza” showcase THERION’s genre-defying artistry, while the massive “Via Nocturna” unfold with new orchestral grandeur.
Con Orquesta tracklisting: CD 1
The Blood of Kingu
The Ruler of Tamag
The Birth of Venus Illegitima
Tuonela
Twilight of the Gods
Mon Amour mon Ami
La Maritza
Via Nocturna
Asgård
Draconian Trilogy
CD 2
Ginnungagap
Ten Courts of Diyu
Litany of the Fallen
Siren of the Woods
Son of the Staves of Time
Lemuria
Sitra Ahra
Quetzalcoatl
The Rise of Sodom and Gomorrah
To Mega Therion
BluRay/DVD
The Blood of Kingu
The Ruler of Tamag
The Birth of Venus Illegitima
Tuonela
Twilight of the Gods
Mon Amour mon Ami
La Maritza
Via Nocturna
Asgård
Draconian Trilogy
Ginnungagap
Ten Courts of Diyu
Litany of the Fallen
Siren of the Woods
Son of the Staves of Time
Lemuria
Sitra Ahra
Quetzalcoatl
The Rise of Sodom and Gomorrah
To Mega Therion
Bonus Material: Rehearsal
THERION are: Christofer Johnsson – Guitar Christian Vidal – Guitar Christopher Davidsson – Bass Sami Karppinen – Drums Thomas Vikström – Vocals Rosalia Sairem – Vocals Lori Lewis – Vocals
The story of the warrior and the sensei continues as HOKKApresents their second single, ‘Death By Cupid’s Arrow‘. Following the powerful debut of ‘In The Darkness‘, the new track expands HOKKA’s cinematic narrative with intensity, emotion, and epic scale.
‘Death By Cupid’s Arrow‘ is released alongside another epic music video bringing the next chapter of the story vividly to life through striking visuals and dramatic storytelling. Both singles have already been performed on Finnish national television during the country’s major New Year’s Eve broadcast, introducing HOKKA to a nationwide audience and marking a significant milestone for the band.
Joel Hokka comments on the song:
“Cupid’s arrow to the chest or a knife in the back — it’s all the same. Death by Cupid’s Arrow is a song about the not-so-nice side of love. Time after time, a poor broken heart cries out its pain as it drowns.”
In addition, HOKKA has just announced their first live shows for 2026 giving fans the opportunity to experience the power and storytelling of the warrior and sensei saga on stage for the first time.
The first club show: 07.05.26 FI Helsinki – Tavastia
Confirmed Finnish festival shows: 12. – 13.06.26 FI Lahti – Kesämössö 27.06.26 FI Helsinki – Tuska 03. – 05.07.26 FI Turku – Ruisrock 17. – 19.07.26 FI Joensuu – Ilosaarirock 23. – 25.07.26 FI Kuopio – Kuopiorock 25.07.26 FI Oulu – QStock
line up: Joel Hokka – vocals Pauli Rantasalmi – guitar Jimi Aslak – drums
Late last year, SYLOSIS almost left a rift in the cosmos with furious track ‘The New Flesh‘. Now they’re back for blood, delivering devastating second single ‘Erased‘.
‘Erased‘ is taken from their upcoming seventh studio album, The New Flesh, slated to drop on February 20th via Nuclear Blast Records. The New Flesh is a towering testament to destructive riffing, incisive melody and refined brute force.
SYLOSIS stated, “Erased was one of the last songs to be written for the album. As we were approaching the deadline to get everything submitted there was a pressure there that really helped shape this song into something special. There’s a massive chorus here and one of our favourite middle 8 sections that we’ve ever put together. We can’t wait to play this one live.”
The New Flesh is available to pre-order in the following physical formats:
CD Jewelcase
Solid Red Vinyl (All Retail)
Sky Blue with Black Splatter Vinyl (NB/Band Variant)
Red and Sky Blue Corona with Vinyl (Band Exclusive)
The New Flesh – Tracklisting 01. Beneath The Surface 02. Erased 03. All Glory, No Valour 04. Lacerations 05. Mirror Mirror 06. Spared From The Guillotine 07. Adorn My Throne 08. The New Flesh 09. Everywhere At Once 10. Circle Of Swords 11. Seeds In The River
Across January and February 2026, SYLOSIS will be tearing across the UK and Europe for their biggest ever tour. Check out all dates below:
SYLOSIS – UK AND EUROPE 2026 w/ Revocation (US), Distant (NL) & Life Cycles (US)
16.01 – Kulttempel, Oberhausen, DE 17.01 – Gruenspan, Hamburg, DE 18.01 – Hole 44, Berlin, DE 19.01 – Pumpehuset, Copenhagen, DK 21.01 – Tavastia, Helsinki, FI 23.01 – Fryshuset Klubben, Stockholm, S 24.01 – John Doe, Oslo, NO 25.01 – Pustervik, Gothenburg, S 27.01 – Hirsch, Nuremberg, DE 28.01 – Szene Wien, Vienna, AT 29.01 – Backstage, Munich, DE 30.01 – Barba Negra Blue Stage, Budapest, HU 31.01 – Meet Factory, Prague, CZ 01.02 – Substage, Karlsruhe, DE 03.02 – Dynamo, Zurich, CH 04.02 – Conrad Sohm, Dornbirn, AT 05.02 – Legend Club, Milan, IT 06.02 – Rayonne, Lyon, FR 07.02 – Salamandra, Barcelona, ES 08.02 – Sala Mon Live, Madrid, ES 10.02 – Machine du Moulin Rouge, Paris, FR 11.02 – Patronaat, Haarlem, NL 12.02 – Vierde Zaal, Gent, BE 13.02 – Dynamo, Eindhoven, NL 14.02 – Reithalle, Dresden, DE 15.02 – Kwadrat, Krakow, PL 17.02 – Zoom, Frankfurt, DE 18.02 – Musikzenturm, Hannover, DE 20.02 – 02 Kentish Town Forum, London, UK 21.02 – 02 The Ritz, Manchester, UK 22.02 – The Academy, Dublin, IE
SYLOSIS will also be touring North America across April and May 2026 with Bleed From Within, Great American Ghost & Life Cycles. Full dates are here:
NORTH AMERICA 2026 w/ Bleed From Within, Great American Ghost & Life Cycles
02.04 – Worcester MA, The Palladium 03.04 – Montreal QC, Theatre Beanfield 04.04 – Toronto ON, Opera House 06.04 – Philadelphia PA, Theatre of the Living Arts 07.04 – Lakewood OH, The Roxy 08.04 – Millville PA, Mr Smalls 10.04 – Detroit MI, St Andrew’s Hall 11.04 – Grand Rapids MI, Elevation 12.04 – Chicago IL, House of Blues 14.04 – Minneapolis MN, Varsity Theatre 15.04 – Lincoln NE, Bourbon Theatre 17.04 – Englewood CO, Gothic Theatre 19.04 – Boise ID, Shrine Social Club 20.04 – Seattle WA, The Crocodile 21.04 – Portland OR, Hawthorne Theatre 22.04 – Roseville CA, Goldfield Trading Post 24.04 – Los Angeles CA, The Regent Theatre 25.04 – Pomona CA, The Glass House 26.04 – Phenoix AZ, Crescent Ballroom 28.04 – Austin TX, Come and Take It Live 29.04 – Dallas TX, Granada Theater 01.05 – Tampa FL, The Orpheum 02.05 – Atlanta GA, The Masquerade (Hell) 03.05 – Greensboro NC, Hangar 1819 05.05 – Richmond VA, Canal Club 06.05 – Baltimore MD, Nevermore Hall 07.05 – New York NY, Gramercy Theatre
When the going gets tough, metal gets heavier. SYLOSIS have always been devoted to the fine art of breaking necks, but in recent times, the urgency of their mission has grown exponentially. Still surfing on a wave of acclaim and the effusive fan response to their last album, 2023’s A Sign Of Things To Come, Josh Middleton’s virtuoso wrecking crew are poised to release their latest and best album, The New Flesh. A towering testament to destructive riffing, incisive melody and refined brute force, the band’s seventh full-length offering is a powerful showcase for the state of SYLOSIS in 2025: lethal, uncompromising, and avowedly metal as all hell.
The New Flesh is a fearsome statement of renewed intent. Harder, heavier and more ruthless than its predecessor, it is full of the kind of explosive, riff-driven anthems that guarantee carnage in the pit. But this is no exercise in mindless bludgeon: instead, Josh Middleton has penned his most evocative and thought-provoking songs to date. From the punishing grooves and breakneck viciousness of the opening ‘Beneath The Surface‘, to the epic conflagration of album closer ‘Seeds In The River‘, The New Flesh is an artful and nuanced take on the pure metal that SYLOSIS hold close to their hearts. This is brutality and catchiness in perfect symbiosis.
Dark and destructive, but dynamic and diligent, SYLOSIS are on blistering, career-best form on The New Flesh. The purposeful reset that began with The Sign Of Things To Come has evolved into something unstoppable, and the band’s latest work brims with confidence and authority. If it’s skull-shattering, 21st century heavy metal you want, The New Flesh brings it like never before.
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