SUBWAY TO SALLY Release Acoustic Version of ‘Kleid aus Rosen’ (NACKT III Version)

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German folk metal greats SUBWAY TO SALLY present an acoustic version of their fan favourite “Kleid aus Rosen” (Engl. dress made of roses) today. The song serves as another preview of their upcoming, already partially sold-out acoustic tour NACKT III – Lügen & Legenden (Engl. Naked III – Lies & Legends). Originally released in 2001, “Kleid aus Rosen” remains an integral part of the band’s live set and holds a special place in fans’ hearts to this day.    

As part of the band’s own concert series Eisheilige Nacht, fans recently caught their first glimpse of the intimate atmosphere that awaits them on the upcoming NACKT III tour at the end of 2025. Although SUBWAY TO SALLY performed there with full instrumental power, they already hinted at the acoustic nuances that will become a key element of the new special programme starting in March. A few weeks ago, the Potsdam-based band officially unveiled a NACKT III version of “Feuerkind” – the acoustic garb that now also adorns “Kleid aus Rosen”.              

Both newly arranged tracks capture the fragile yet intense atmosphere of the NACKT concerts with striking authenticity. Moving between intimacy and tension, melancholy and eruptive emotion, the band reveals a side that powerfully underlines its extraordinary versatility – acoustically, emotionally, and visually. “Kleid aus Rosen (NACKT III version)” is now available on all digital streaming platforms.

Listen to “Kleid aus Rosen” (NACKT III version) HERE

In 2006, SUBWAY TO SALLY laid the foundation for an extraordinary live experience with their first NACKT tour, which proved so popular that it returned for a second round four years later. Now, in 2026, the sextet will return with NACKT III – Lügen & Legenden. The first dates are already sold out. Tickets for these and all other upcoming shows are available here: https://subwaytosally.com/

SUBWAY TO SALLY add:
“We delve deep into our history: from the quietest ballad to wild escalation, from bittersweet melancholy to unrestrained excess. What is true, what is invented, which lies have long since become legends? In an intimate atmosphere, close to you, an evening awaits us between living room and theatre stage, between poetry and pure joy of performance. Let us celebrate life – and perhaps be naked together one last time.”

SUBWAY TO SALLY Live 2026

NACKT III – Lügen & Legenden 2026
27.03.26 DE – Berlin / Passionskirche – SOLD OUT!
28.03.26 DE – Bamberg / Hegelsaal – LOW TICKETS!
10.04.26 DE – Hamburg / Markthalle – LOW TICKETS!
11.04.26 DE – Erfurt / Alte Oper – LOW TICKETS!
12.04.26 DE – Neuruppin / Kulturkirche
14.04.26 DE – Aschaffenburg / Stadttheater – LOW TICKETS!
15.04.26 DE – Munich / Backstage
16.04.26 DE – Ludwigsburg / Scala
17.04.26 DE – Kaiserslautern / Kammgarn – LOW TICKETS!
18.04.26 DE – Hanover / Pavillon – SOLD OUT!
30.04.26 DE – Magdeburg / Altes Theater
01.05.26 DE – Bochum / Christuskirche – SOLD OUT!
02.05.26 DE – Gießen / Kongresshalle – LOW TICKETS!
03.05.26 DE – Bochum / Christuskirche – ADDITIONAL SHOW!
07.05.26 DE – Cologne / Tanzbrunnen
08.05.26 DE – Wilhelmshaven / Pumpwerk
09.05.26 DE – Dresden / Alter Schlachthof

Festivals 2026
12.06.26 DE – Niederburg / Sternenklang Festival (Krankhfeld)
01.07.26 DE – Ballenstedt / Rockharz
24.07.26 DE – Rödental / 6. Kultur Sommer
16.08.26 DE – Fulda / Räuber & Narren Open Air
05.09.26 DE – Halle (Saale) / Weckt Die Toten Festival
11. & 12.09.26 DE – Folkfield Festival

Post Mortem 2026
02.10.26 AT – Vienna / SIMM City
03.10.26 AT – Klagenfurt / Messehalle
04.10.26 DE – Memmingen / Kaminwerk

Eisheilige Nacht 2026 – We Will Folk You
Subway to Sally, Fiddler’s Green, Manntra, Saint City Orchestra
11.12.26 CH – Pratteln / Z7
12.12.26 DE – Stuttgart / Im Wizemann
18.12.26 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle
19.12.26 DE – Wetzlar / Buderus Arena
20.12.26 DE – Dresden / Alter Schlachthof
26.12.26 DE – Braunschweig / MEC
27.12.26 DE – Würzburg / Posthalle
28.12.26 DE – Bielefeld / Lokschuppen
29.12.26 DE – Bremen / Pier2
30.12.26 DE – Potsdam / Waschhaus Arena

SUBWAY TO SALLY are:
Eric Fish – Vocals, Flutes, Bagpipes
Ally Storch – Violin
Bodenski – Hurdy Gurdy, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals
Ingo Hampf – Guitar, Lute
Simon Michael – Drums, Percussion
Sugar Ray – Bass

SUBWAY TO SALLY online:
WEBSITE
INSTAGRAM
FACEBOOK
NAPALM RECORDS

VANISH Announce New Digital 3-Track Live EP “Live In Solace”, Out March 5th

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VANISH will release the digital live triple pack “Live In Solace” on March 5, 2026,
featuring three selected songs from their latest album, recorded live at Kaminwerk Memmingen.

Experience VANISH where it truly lives: on stage

Live in Solace is the band’s first live release, capturing the raw energy and emotional intensity of the A Hint of Solace tour (2023–2025) – moments where music and audience became one. Recorded during selected shows, the EP documents the powerful connection that shaped these songs in their natural environment. What you hear is pure, unfiltered VANISH: no studio polish, no fixes, no edits. Just the full force of the band, exactly as it happened.
For long-time supporters, Live in Solace is a celebration. For new listeners, it’s an invitation to experience VANISH through their live essence. This release is a tribute to the stage – and to the fans who give it meaning.
Stream the EP – starting March 5 –  and feel the pulse of the crowd. Watch the accompanying live video for ACT/LIVE/RESOLVE and step directly into the world of VANISH on tour.
Live in Solace is more than a release – it’s a statement: this is where VANISH comes alive.
Following an intense and energetic live period, the EP marks the beginning of a new chapter – paving the way for a forthcoming full-length album to be released on El Puerto Records.

PreSave “LIVE IN SOLACE” NOW: save-it.cc/epr/live-in-solace

VANISH formed in 2000 and have  released three albums  so far.
Since then they have been on tour with Queensryche, Michael Schenker, Rage, Ross the Boss or Brainstorm among others and are also known at festivals like Rock of Ages (DE), Rock The Ring (CH) or Baltic Open Air (DE).

Tourdates:
Mar. 14, 2026 Härter.Lauter.Live Geislingen An Der Steige, Germany
Mar. 21, 2026 Mammut Festival 2026 Königsbrunn, Germany
May. 9, 2026 This is Heavy Metal IV Mackendorf, Germany
Oct. 24, 2026 Metal im Adler Horb Am Neckar, German

Line-up:
Bastian Rose – Vocals, Keys
Ralf Nopper – Drums
Philipp Schönle – Guitars
Andreas Armbruster – Bass
Ben Galster – Guitars

More Info:
www.vanish-metal.com/
www.facebook.com/vanishmetal/
vanish.epr.rocks

NOTHING3000’s Second Studio Album “Philosophy of Infinity” Out Now

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nothing3000 is a musical entity created around 2021.

The idea of the project is strong metal riffs, mixed with subtlety, gain cranked up to the max, piercing drums and an aura of eternal changes, wandering, searching and endless nothingness.

nothing3000 moves on the border of alternative metal, post-metal, sometimes black/death metal. Such a large branching of trends results from two different personalities that create this project.

Now, post-metal duo is releases 2nd studio album titled “Philosophy of Infinity” which explores the eternal interpenetration of everything. Past/future, darkness/light, matter/antimatter. It all unfolds in a continual cycle. “Philosophy of Infinity” speaks to the eternal interpenetration of everything. The album consists of six tracks and nearly 30 minutes of instrumental music, somewhere on the border between alternative metal and post-metal.

Music for the newest album was recorded, mixed and mastered by the band. “Philosphy of Infinity” was released on January 29, 2026 in digital format. You can listen to the album on Bandcamp & Youtube. Soon, there will be available on popular streaming platforms.

Tracklist:

01. (1)
02. (2)
03. (3)
04. (4)
05. (5)
06. (6) forever

Stream “Philosophy of infinity“:

More information: Facebook | Bandcamp

Extreme Metallers STALWART Release Intense New Lyric Video for ‘Sacrifice’

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Extreme metal veterans Stalwart unveil the lyric video for “Sacrifice”, a track taken from their 7th album, “Tempvs Edax Rervm”, out now via Wormholedeath.

“Sacrifice” blends the existential dread with Stalwart’s trademark intensity. The track digs into the fear of being forgotten, following a lone figure wandering through a city that no longer sees him. Stalwart pushes the track into darker territory with lyrics that confront memory, guilt, and the weight of a past scorched by loss. It’s a raw look at a man fighting the silence that threatens to erase him, carried by the band’s signature mix of death, thrash, groove, and prog brutality.

The video premiered on Headbangers Australia: www.headbangersaustralia.com

About Tempvs Edax Rervm

Stalwart’s Tempvs Edax Rervm delves into the inexorable power of time, exploring themes of fading identity and inevitable decay as “heaven and earth have switched places.” The album distills the band’s essence—groove-driven riffs, intricate rhythms, and atmospheric layers—into a heavier, darker, and more focused continuation of their intense, precise metal sound.

Previous videos:

Stream the album: orcd.co/teralbum

About Stalwart

Formed in 1999 in Saint Petersburg, Russia, Stalwart has built a reputation in the extreme metal scene with a distinctive blend of death, thrash, groove, and progressive metal — combining crushing riffs, intricate rhythms, and atmospheric layers. Over their career, they’ve released six full-length albums through labels including Fono, Soyuz/MetalAgen, CD-Maximum, Metallism, and PRC Music, with four albums produced by the renowned Wiesławski brothers (Vader, Decapitated, Behemoth) at Hertz Studio, Poland. Stalwart has shared stages with Behemoth, Kataklysm, Vader, Amon Amarth, Primal Fear, Finntroll, and Carnifex, performing across Russia, Ukraine, Finland, Estonia, and Germany.

After a hiatus starting in 2019, the band returns with their seventh album, Tempvs Edax Rervm, out early 2026 via WormHoleDeath Records, promising crushing grooves, complex rhythms, relentless blast beats, and immersive atmospheres — a new chapter in Stalwart’s evolution.

Connect with Stalwart:
www.facebook.com/stalwartmetal
www.youtube.com/@stalwart.metalband
www.instagram.com/stalwart.metalband
www.tiktok.com/@stalwartmetal
soundcloud.com/stalwartmetal

WAYFARER Announce Spring North American Tour Supporting ORANSSI PAZUZU

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American Gothic purveyors WAYFARER will be embarking on a full North American tour this spring in support of ORANSSI PAZUZU! The trek will kick off during Northwest Terror Fest on May 8 and will make its way through the continent until the curtain draws on May 30 at Prepare the Ground Festival in Toronto, ON. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets can be found HERE.

WAYFARER guitarist/vocalist Shane McCarthy comments, “We look forward to crossing the country again, this time in the company of one of the strongest artists in contemporary heavy music in Oranssi Pazuzu.

“This trek will signal the end of the AMERICAN GOTHIC era, as that material will ride on stage along with unearthing a few cuts that have not been played in sometime.

“We look forward to ripping stages across the country this spring – join us for a two act bill that shouldn’t be missed.”

WAYFARER will be touring in support of 2023’s critically-acclaimed album, ‘American Gothic,’ which was released on October 27, 2023 via Century Media (Europe) and Profound Lore Records (North America). The album was lauded as one of the best albums of 2023 by Rolling Stone, Decibel Magazine (#3), Metal Hammer UK, and many others! The album can be streamed, downloaded, or ordered HERE.

WAYFARER U.S. Tour Dates:

May 8 – Seattle, WA – Northwest Terror Fest *
May 9 – Portland, OR – Star Theater
May 11 – San Francisco, CA – Great American Music Hall
May 12 – Los Angeles, CA – Lodge Room
May 14 – Albuquerque, NM – Sister Bar
May 15 – Denver, CO – Bluebird Theater
May 16 – Kansas City, MO – Bottleneck
May 17 – Chicago, IL – Reggies
May 19 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle
May 20 – Youngstown, OH – West Side Bowl
May 21 – Philadelphia, PA – Underground Arts
May 22 – Baltimore, MD – Maryland Death Fest *
May 23 – New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge
May 24 – Boston, MA – Sonia
May 26 – Hamden, CT – Space Ballroom
May 27 – Brattleboro, VT – Stone Church
May 28 – Portland, ME – SPACE Gallery
May 29 – Montreal, Quebec – Piranha Bar
May 30 – Toronto, Ontario – Prepare The Ground*
*Festival Date

  1. The Thousand Tombs Of Western Promise (07:11)
  2. The Cattle Thief (09:06)
  3. Reaper On The Oilfields (04:14)
  4. To Enter My House Justified (05:12) [WATCH]
  5. A High Plains Eulogy (03:54) [WATCH]
  6. 1934 (01:25)
  7. Black Plumes Over God’s Country (05:46)
  8. False Constellation (06:59) [WATCH]

Steeped as deeply in the wells of gothic country and Americana as they are in black metal, WAYFARER have given a sound and a face to the American West in the world of heavy music.

Hailing from Denver, Colorado, and having carved out their identity for over a decade with five full length albums and tours around the world – the band are putting the final notes on the chapter that started with the heralded release of ‘AMERICAN GOTHIC.’ 

Released in late 2023 to acclaim for music publications worldwide, the album placed at or near the top in many year-end accolades from sources like Rolling Stone, Metal Hammer, Decibel Magazine and more – and saw the band make their mark at festival and club stages around the world.

They ride across the United States one final time for the ‘AMERICAN GOTHIC’ era, alongside Finland’s mind melting ORANSSI PAZUZU in their first proper US tour in nearly a decade. WAYFARER will take stages across the country with riff soaked elegies of blood and gunpowder in tow.

Lineup:
Isaac Faulk: Drums
James Hansen: Bass, Vocals
Shane McCarthy: Guitars, Vocals
Joey Truscelli: Guitars

Links: Bandcamp – Instagram – Facebook – YouTube – Apple Music – Spotify

Frontiers Rock Festival: GIANT Announce Original Lineup Reunion

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Frontiers Music Srl is proud to announce a historic and long-awaited event for melodic hard rock fans: Giant will reunite their original lineup for a full show appearance at the Frontiers Rock Festival 2026, taking place on May 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2026 at the Live Club in Trezzo sull’Adda (Milan), Italy.

Originally formed in the late ’80s by brothers Dann and David Huff, together with the experienced jazz and rock keyboardist Alan Pasqua and Nashville session bass player Mike Brignardello, Giant would have become one of the most respected bands of the melodic hard rock scene, since the release of their debut album “Last Of The Runaways” (A&M Records, 1989).

Following countless live performances in support of their debut, the band released the follow-up “Time To Burn” (Epic, 1991), an album still regarded as a main source of influence for many melodic and hard rock bands who came after. In the early ’90s, Giant disbanded, with their members becoming involved in different projects, with both Dann and David Huff becoming well respected producers.

In 2001, Frontiers prompted Giant to release “III”, an album that would prove to be a landmark in the growth of the new era Melodic Rock scene, particularly in Europe. Unfortunately, Dann’s busy schedule along with the other members’ commitments made the reunion impossible to carry on as had originally been planned; however, the vision of bringing Giant back as a band with a recording and touring line-up was something that the band was still open to exploring, even if Dann had to step away. 

Thus, original members, drummer David Huff and bassist Mike Brignardello, with the blessing of Dann started endless research for the right musicians that could be part of a renewed Giant line-up. In the end, the choice fell on vocalist Terry Brock (ex-Strangeways) and guitarist John Roth (Winger, Starship). 

The resulting album, “Promise Land” soon became a fan favorite, showcasing top quality songwriting and performances. Giant, however, went into hibernation again, with the exception of a one-off show in 2017, where the original band members reunited on a Nashville club stage for a charity event.

That event piqued fan interest and Frontiers and David Huff started talking again to see if they could manage to find the right formula for a new album from Giant. When the Swedish band Perfect Plan released a cover version of the Giant’s original hit “Stay” in 2019, then all pieces of the puzzle started to fall into place. 

Huff and Brignardello were keen on the idea of Kent handling lead vocals for the next Giant release. Dann Huff gave his seal of approval, appearing on lead guitar on the single “Never Die Young”, which anticipated the successful release in 2022 of the “Shifting Time” album. Giant released their latest studio album, “Stand And Deliver”, in May 2025.

At the Frontiers Rock Festival 2026, Giant will reunite the original lineup, featuring Dann Huff on lead guitar, David Huff on drums, and Mike Brignardello on bass and will be joined by U.S. singer Bryan Cole. The lineup will be completed by Mark Oakley, who also served as second guitarist during the band’s first two album tours, and Larry Hall on keyboards.

For this special appearance, Giant will perform many of their most legendary songs, primarily drawn from the first two albums, which defined their sound and left an indelible mark on the melodic hard rock genre.

As part of the festival’s exclusive Platinum VIP Experience, fans will also have the rare opportunity to attend a Q&A session with Giant at the venue, offering an intimate look into the band’s history, legacy, and this very special reunion.

This special appearance marks a rare and celebratory moment in the history of the band, and offers fans a unique opportunity to witness the original lineup together on stage once again, in a setting that honours the deep and long-standing relationship between Giant and Frontiers.

Tickets are on sale NOW! 

Presale prices:
•    Single-Day Ticket: €80.00 (+ presale fees)
•    3-Day Ticket: €225.00 (+ presale fees)

Get your tickets on:

Furthermore, next year’s Frontiers Rock Festival will expand its VIP offer with some exclusive VIP Experience Packages. Don’t miss your chance and grab one of these at frontiersrockfestival.com.