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NOVERIA Release New Single ‘The Viper’s Nest’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 22, 2026
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photo by Michela Polito

Noveria has released “The Viper’s Nest”, second single taken from the new album “Becoming After” to be released on August 21 by Scarlet Records. 

A dark and aggressive modern metal anthem fueled by betrayal, resilience, and revenge. Combining razor sharp riffs, massive grooves, and cinematic atmospheres, the song captures the moment of rising above manipulation and deception while reclaiming one’s own power.

“Becoming After”:

  • Fifth record for the forward-thinking Italian progressive power metal band;
  • produced, mixed and mastered by Francesco Mattei at Underworld Studio;
  • featuring legendary pianist and composer Mike Moran (Freddie Mercury, Ozzy Osbourne) on “Through Your Light”;
  • featuring Mistheria (Bruce Dickinson, Vivaldi Metal Project) on keyboards on “Cold Flames”;
  • full real string arrangements/performances by violinist Abigail Stahlschmidt (Jim Peterik, Chris Caffery) and cellist Luca Basile;
  • cover & artwork by Paolo Conte and Bianca Gambrioli;

Noveria will perform at ProgPower USA 2026

FFO: Dream Theater, Symphony X, Kamelot, Nevermore, Evergrey;

PRE-ORDER/PRE-SAVE

“Becoming After” tracklist:

1 The Only Way
2 Convicted To Rise
3 Echoes From The Abyss
4 Cold Flames
5 The Viper’s Nest
6 Infinite Horizons
7 Through Your Light
8 Heavenfall
9 Radiance
10 Becoming After
Total running time – 53:39

artwork by Paolo Conte and Bianca Gambrioli

Built upon Noveria’s unmistakable blend of prog power metal, modern heaviness, grandiose atmospheres, and breathtaking musicianship, “Becoming After” pushes the band into unexplored territory – darker, deeper, yet more alive than ever.

Massive choruses collide with crushing riffs, epic soundscapes meet technical intensity, while passionate vulnerability stands proudly beside pure aggression.

Every riff, every orchestration, every scream and melody carries the weight of real battles lived through the fire and survived with scars turned into strength.

With this new record, and a deeply renewed line-up, Noveria return heavier, more cinematic and emotional, and definitely fearless!

Noveria:
Francesco Marino – vocals
Francesco Mattei – guitar
Paolo Campitelli – keyboards
Andrea Arcangeli – bass
Paolo Conte – drums

HIGHWAY Join SoundsRock Agency Roster

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 22, 2026
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HighWay: Authentic, passionate, heartfelt Hard-Rock that unites and transcends borders.

With six albums and over 500 European shows under their belt, HighWay have sold their souls to the demons of Rock to make you headbang, stomp your feet, and feel the raw, living spirit of true Rock ‘N’ Roll: alive and organic!

With influences drawn from legends AC/DC, Whitesnake, Queen, KISS, Guns ‘N’ Roses, and Aerosmith, HighWay has developed his own style, a clever blend of the best of the 80s and 90s while blending authenticity and sincerity that resonates deeply with its fans. 

After sharing some of the greatest European stages, supporting international acts such as Michael Schenker Group, Gotthard, Jeff Scott Soto, Kissin’ Dynamite, Nashville Pussy, Electric Mary, and Enuff Z’ Nuff, HighWay is now recognized as a part of the “new wave of European Classic Hard-Rock”!

With “Last Call for Rock ‘N’ Roll,” the band delivers their 6th album, passionately crafted under the leadership of producer Brett Caldas-Lima (known for his work with Ayreon, Devin Townsend, Megadeth, Adagio, Hypno5e…).The opus features 12 brand new tracks, intense, powerful, melodic and irresistibly catchy, delivering a breath of fresh air with their classy, melodic, free-spirited Hard Rock’N’Roll, a secret that only HighWay holds. 

Follow the band:
👉🏻 Official Website: www.highwayrocks.com
👉🏻 Facebook: www.facebook.com/highway.fr
👉🏻 Instagram: www.instagram.com/highway_the_band
👉🏻 Twitter: www.twitter.com/onlyhighway
👉🏻 YouTube: www.youtube.com/onlyhighway
👉🏻 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highwaytheband

LENITY LAKE Sign to Elevate Records, Debut Album Due This Autumn

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 22, 2026
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Elevate Records is proud to announce the signing of Lenity Lake, a four-piece from Italy whose sound sits at the crossroads of prog metal, post-prog and alternative metal, enriched by broad melodic sensibilities and an uncompromising approach to songwriting.

Formed in 2021, the band brings together voices from several well-known acts in the Italian underground scene: vocalist Elisabetta Furlanetto, bassist Gianpaolo Falanga (Ashent, Order of Minerva), guitarist Onofrio Falanga (Starsick System, Ashent) and drummer Paolo Ongaro (Quanah Parker). From the outset, Lenity Lake set out to merge their diverse backgrounds into something that defies easy categorisation — favouring emotional directness over genre conventions.

Their debut EP Libra (2024) laid the foundations: four tracks released across individual singles, each accompanied by a video, and produced by Sebastian Sendon — known for his work with Bleed From Within and Hopes Die Last, and as collaborator of Adam “Nolly” Getgood (Periphery, Sleep Token, Haken). Drums and vocals were handled by Ivan Moni Bidin at his Artesonika Recording Studio, a name familiar to followers of Starsick System, Pathosray and Gardenwall.

The band spent 2025 writing and recording their first full-length album — nine tracks that build on the sonic blueprint of Libra while pushing further into new territory. We will be releasing the debut album in November 2026, preceded by the first single in October.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/lenitylake

SCARLET AURA Release Second Single & Video ‘Amintirile’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 22, 2026
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SCARLET AURA releases “Amintirile”, the second single from the band’s upcoming Romanian-language album, “Pe Aripile Vântului.” The new song continues the artistic direction introduced by the album’s title track and brings forward a deeply emotional story about the people, places and moments that remain with us, regardless of the passage of time.

“Amintirile” speaks about bonds that never disappear, the moments that shaped us and the way the past continues to accompany us. It is a song about longing, gratitude and the strength to move forward without losing what was truly important.

“Some moments pass, but they never truly leave us. They remain in the way we love, in the choices we make and in the people we become. ‘Amintirile’ is dedicated to everyone who carries in their heart a person, a place or a moment that time could not erase,” says Aura Dănciulescu.

The song was composed by Aura Dănciulescu and Dan Lica Shmaness, with lyrics written by Aura Dănciulescu. It was recorded and produced by Mihai Dănciulescu at Silver City Studio, where the musical universe of Scarlet Aura continues to take shape.

The production preserves the power and energy that define the band while combining them with a sensitive, cinematic atmosphere in which the vocals, instruments and every sonic detail support the song’s deeply personal message.

“We built the song in such a way that emotion would remain at its core. Every instrument, every voice and every production detail had to tell the same story: time moves forward, but certain things continue to live within us,” says Mihai Dănciulescu, Scarlet Aura’s guitarist, sound engineer and producer.

The official music video was directed by Laurențiu Tomoroga and visually translates the universe of the song, transforming memory into a living presence capable of bringing the past closer to the present.

“Amintirile” is the second single from “Pe Aripile Vântului,” Scarlet Aura’s third Romanian-language record and the eleventh album of the band’s career.

The new material explores themes including resilience, freedom, belonging, family, love, loss and the strength to carry on, while preserving the message that defines Scarlet Aura:

“You are not alone.”

With the release of the song, Scarlet Aura invites listeners to become part of the story and answer the question:

Which memory would you relive for just one day?

The song is available on all major digital platforms: Spotify/Apple Music.

Scarlet Aura is a Romanian heavy metal band founded in Bucharest, with more than a decade of activity on stages across Romania and internationally.

The band has performed more than 200 concerts throughout Europe and Asia and has shared the stage with artists and bands including Tarja, Sabaton, Rhapsody of Fire, Angra, Beast in Black and SOTO.

Scarlet Aura’s music combines the energy of modern heavy metal, powerful riffs and melodic and cinematic elements with lyrics exploring courage, identity, freedom, family and the connections between people.

The band writes, records and produces its music in Romania at Silver City Studio, under the coordination of Mihai Dănciulescu. Its releases are published and distributed through the band’s own record label, Silver City Records.

Scarlet Aura Line-Up

Aura Dănciulescu – vocals, songwriting
Mihai Dănciulescu – guitar, songwriting and production
Cătălin Ungureanu – bass
Sorin Ristea – drums
Dan Lica Shmanes – keyboards

More info: https://www.facebook.com/scarletaura

MARILYN MANSON Reveals New Video for ‘Front Toward Enemy’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 22, 2026
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Photo Credit: Gretchen Lanham

Following last week’s single release, MARILYN MANSON has unveiled the official music video for ‘Front Toward Enemy,’ directed by Henri Alexander Levy. The track is the latest offering from his forthcoming album, One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2, due August 14th via Nuclear Blast Records.

Building on the release of the album’s lead single, “Exit Wound,” “Front Toward Enemy” continues the dark, cinematic vision of One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2, the highly anticipated second installment in MANSON’s latest sinister sonic odyssey, co-written and co-produced with Tyler Bates.

One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2 will arrive days before the start of his late summer co-headline tour with ROB ZOMBIE. Visit MarilynManson.com for a complete list of MANSON’s 2026 worldwide tour dates.

Stream ‘Front Toward Enemy’: https://mm.bfan.link/front-toward-enemy

Pre-Order One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2: https://mm.bfan.link/oaug-ch-2

In addition to standard formats, One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2 is available as the “Claymore Edition” vinyl, a deluxe collector’s variant limited to just 1,800 copies worldwide and available exclusively through the Nuclear Blast Merch Store.

Purchase here: https://mm.bfan.link/front-toward-enemy/nuclearBlast

One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2 Tracklist:

  1. Unalive
  2. Don’t Answer The Door
  3. Front Toward Enemy
  4. All The Vilest Things
  5. None of the Suns
  6. Lucifer’s Teardrop
  7. The Arsonist
  8. Exit Wound
  9. Enantiomorph

Also check out ‘EXIT WOUND’ MUSIC VIDEO: https://youtu.be/yjWtkQSF8dA (Video By RIZZ & Gretchen Lanham)

One Assassination Under God – Chapter 2 is available now for pre-order in a variety of formats including a limited box set and accompanying apparel at https://mm.bfan.link/oaug-ch-2

MARILYN MANSON & ROB ZOMBIE Co-Headline Tour Dates w / THE HU & ORGY

Aug 20 – West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre ^+
Aug 21 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre ^+
Aug 23 – Alpharetta, GA @ Ameris Bank Amphitheatre ^+
Aug 24 – Charlotte, NC @ Truliant Amphitheater ^+
Aug 26 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center ^+
Aug 27 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center ^+
Aug 29 – Burgettstown, PA @ The Pavilion at Star Lake ^+
Aug 30 – Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater ^+
Sep 1 – Toronto, ON @ RBC Amphitheatre ^+
Sep 2 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH @ Blossom Music Center ^+
Sep 4 – Clarkston, MI @ Pine Knob Music Theatre ^+
Sep 5 – Tinley Park, IL @ Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre ^+
Sep 6 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center ^+
Sep 9 – St. Louis, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheater ^+
Sep 10 – Kansas City, MO @ Morton Amphitheater ^+
Sep 12 – Greenwood Village, CO @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre *^+
Sep 14 – West Valley City, UT @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre ^+
Sep 16 – Airway Heights, WA @ BECU Live at Northern Quest +
Sep 17 – Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre ^+
Sep 18 – Ridgefield, WA @ Cascades Amphitheater ^+
Sep 20 – Concord, CA @ Toyota Pavilion at Concord ^+

*Not a Live Nation show
^With The Hu
+With Orgy

MARILYN MANSON Headline & Festival Dates

Oct 15 – New Orleans, LA – The Fillmore
Oct 17 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theatre
Oct 18 – San Antonio, TX – The Aztec Theatre
Oct 21 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
Oct 22 – Austin, TX – Emo’s
Oct 24 – Fort Worth, TX – Sick New World Texas
Oct 31 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern (SOLD OUT)
Nov 1 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern (SOLD OUT)

Stream MARILYN MANSON: Apple Music | Spotify

Follow MARILYN MANSON: Website | Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | Youtube | Store

NOUMENA Release New Single & Music Video ‘Tyhjyys’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 22, 2026
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Photo: Esa Pitkälä

Finnish melodic death metal act Noumena has released their new single “Tyhjyys” (The Void), the third single from their upcoming album Maanääri, set for release this August. The release is accompanied by a music video.

The track dives deep into a world defined by uncertainty and loneliness. Its fragile, beautiful melodies combined with crushing riff barrages carry an overwhelming weight of sorrow, disappointment, and even fury. The song’s relentless drive leaves no room for the listener to waver.

“It is a captivating and atmospheric piece about the search for a lost connection,” describes guitarist Markus Hirvonen. “The acoustic intro riff was born during a sleepless night when I let the feeling of emptiness and sorrow flow directly into the guitar. While jamming alone in my house, the phrase ‘Tyhjyydessä kaikuu taas’ (In the void, it echoes again) came to mind, and the whole song and its parts began to build around it as if by itself.”

The lyrics were written in collaboration by Hirvonen and bassist Hannu Savolainen. The track’s striking three-vocalist arrangements were crafted together in the rehearsal room as a result of the band’s collective creative process.

Guitarist Ville Lamminaho oversaw the concept and production of the “Tyhjyys” music video, continuing the band’s self-directed visual journey following their previous video, Surunkehrä. The video weaves elements of emptiness, longing, and rage into a dark narrative where love leads astray and dreams are buried one by one.

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/noumena-tyhjyys

–ISRC: FIHZP1200041
–Composition: Markus Hirvonen
–Lyrics: Hannu Savolainen, Markus Hirvonen
–Arrangement: Noumena

Noumena is a Finnish melodic death metal band formed in 1998 in Ähtäri, Finland. Known for combining melancholic melodies, heavy riffs and atmospheric soundscapes, Noumena draws from the Scandinavian death metal tradition while adding touches of Nordic melancholy and emotion.

Over their more than 25-year career, Noumena has released six full-length albums — including Pride/Fall (2002), Absence (2005), Anatomy of Life (2006), Death Walks With Me (2013), Myrrys (2017) and Anima (2020) — steadily evolving their sound while retaining their core identity.

Noumena has over 130 live shows history, the band has toured in Finland, Central  Europe, Japan and China. They have shared the stages with acts like Insomnium, Beast in Black, Moonsorrow and many others.

Track list / ISRC-codes:

  1. Hiekkaanrakennettu – FIHZP1200038
  2. Kuolemankello – FIHZP1200039
  3. Surunkehrä – FIHZP1200040
  4. Tyhjyys – FIHZP1200041
  5. Maanääri – FIHZP1200042
  6. Verentahrimat – FIHZP1200043
  7. Ihmishämärä – FIHZP1200044
  8. Hiidenmailla – FIHZP1200045
  9. Luopuma – FIHZP1200046

Release date: August 21 2026
Record label: Haunted Zoo Productions

Line-up
Antti Haapanen – growls
Suvi Uura – vocals
Markus Hirvonen – guitars, vocals
Ville Lamminaho – guitars, mandolin, vocals
Tuukka Tuomela – guitars
Hannu Savolainen – bass
Ilkka Unnbom – drums

https://www.youtube.com/@noumenaofficial
https://www.facebook.com/Noumenaband
https://www.instagram.com/noumenaofficial/
https://www.noumena.info/

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