CINEMA STEREO Release New Single Video ‘So Sorry, My Dear’ + Announce Debut European Tour

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“Nashville-based alternative rock band Cinema Stereo return with their newest single and video, “So Sorry, My Dear,” which arrives on all major streaming platforms Tuesday February 24. The release will be accompanied by a limited edition 7-inch vinyl, featuring an exclusive B-side, “Keep Me Down,” available only on the physical pressing.

Stream single HERE. Order the 7-inch vinyl HERE. Watch the music video HERE.

“So Sorry, My Dear” captures Cinema Stereo at their most emotionally charged—pairing driving rhythms, soaring melodies, and a timeless rock sensibility with modern urgency. The track reflects the band’s ability to balance nostalgia and forward momentum, delivering a sound that feels both familiar and fresh.

The vinyl release nods to the band’s deep appreciation for music’s past, while offering fans something tangible and rare. “Keep Me Down,” unavailable on streaming services, expands the single’s sonic universe and showcases another side of the band’s evolving sound.

Alongside the new music, Cinema Stereo are also announcing their debut European tour, kicking off October 15, 2026. Tickets are available from Cinema Stereo. The tour marks a major milestone for the band as they bring their high-energy live show overseas for the first time. Full tour dates and cities will be announced in the coming months.

Originally from Orlando, Florida, and now based in Nashville, Cinema Stereo draw inspiration from a wide range of influences including Queen, The Police, Tame Impala, Aerosmith, and The Killers. Known for their fearless creative approach, raw emotion, and captivating lyrics, the band continues to carve out a space as one of the most exciting new voices in modern rock.

“So Sorry, My Dear” is available now on all streaming platforms HERE, with the limited edition 7-inch vinyl available HERE while supplies last.

For updates on the vinyl release, tour dates, and more, follow Cinema Stereo on social media and streaming platforms.

CINEMA STEREO EUROPEAN TOUR 2026

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM CINEMA STEREO

15-Oct-2026 Verviers Belgium – Spirit of 66
16-Oct-2026 Krefeld Germany – Kulturrampe
17-Oct-2026 Bully-les-Mines France – Bully On Rocks festival
20-Oct-2026 Santander Spain – Niagara
21-Oct-2026 León Spain – Babylon
22-Oct-2026 A Coruña Spain – Mardi Gras
23-Oct-2026 Ourense Spain – Café Cultural
24-Oct-2026 Sevilla Spain – Sala Even
25-Oct-2026 Jerez Spain – La Guarida del Angel
27-Oct-2026 Orihuela Spain – La Gramola
28-Oct-2026 Valencia Spain – Loco Club
29-Oct-2026 Castellón Spain – Sala Because
30-Oct-2026 Zaragoza Spain – Rock ‘n Blues Café
31-Oct-2026 Valles Spain – AMC Bocanegra
1-Nov-2026 Vitoria Spain – Urban Rock Concept
3-Nov-2026 Barcelona Spain – Razz 3
4-Nov-2026 Chambèry France – Brin de Zinc
5-Nov-2026 Eppstein Germany – Wunderbar Weite Welt
6-Nov-2026 Regensburg Germany – VAZ
7-Nov-2026 Lauchhammer Germany – Real Music Club
10-Nov-2026 Frankfurt Germany – Nachtleben
11-Nov-2026 Bremen Germany – Meisenfrei
12-Nov-2026 Dortmund Germany Musiktheater Piano
14-Nov-2026 Heilbronn Germany – Umma23
15-Nov-2026 Norderstedt Germany – Music Star
18-Nov-2026 Hamburg Germany – Cowboy un Indianer
21-Nov-2026 Coevorden Netherlands – MFC

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EDEN DENIED Released Debut Album “Afternoon for a Soul”

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Eden Denied is a project founded by Olaf Viktor Gawdzik in 2022, originally under the name Eden Red before being renamed. The project was born out of a spiritual need to find meaning and a desire to serve as a vehicle for expressing a love of creativity, music, and its ability to change how humans feel and think.

Listening to a wide range of music – from jazz and electronica to classical, contemporary, and avant-garde – but always firmly rooted in rock and metal, Olaf‘s vision was already forming in his teenage years. With a particular and picky idea of what he was looking for, Olaf spent many years searching for musicians willing to participate in the project, but ultimately had to settle with the reality of learning to sing and play or arrange every instrument in the band except his first love, the guitar.

“Afternoon for a Soul” is an album that closes a very particular chapter in life – making peace with the past as someone burdened with immense generational trauma. By tapping into the universal human archetypes, it is a journey through what it means to grapple with problems that touch every human being to some degree. Yet finding catharsis remains a deeply individual thing, and to impose a single definitive meaning would itself be meaningless. This record is meant to be felt on a personal level.

In keeping with Olaf‘s DIY approach, the record is entirely self-produced, both sonically and visually.

TRACKLIST:

01. Hibernatus
02. Hungry Ghosts
03. Rips
04. Normal
05. Cheap Love
06. Ode to Moths
07. Passive Reasons
08. Small Lies
09. Deny Me
10. Prayer
11. Once More

More information: Facebook | Bandcamp

Groove Rock Force REDIKIN Welcome New Singer Myrthe van Beest

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REDIKIN, the Netherlands’ most relentless groove rock force, is proud to announce that Myrthe van Beest has joined as their new lead vocalist, stepping into the mic stand just as the band’s momentum reaches a fever pitch.

Van Beest is no newcomer to the stage. A seasoned performer with a track record spanning multiple projects — including Scenario II and Magion — she brings with her the kind of hard-won stage presence and vocal fire that REDIKIN’s music demands. Her addition to the lineup isn’t just a change; it’s an upgrade.

“We’re absolutely thrilled that Myrthe is taking on this challenge with us. She’s an experienced singer who has played on numerous stages, and we can’t wait to hit the stage with her.” — REDIKIN

REDIKIN have been building their reputation as one of the Netherlands’ most electrifying live acts, known for their high-energy performances, gritty attitude, and a groove-driven sound that gets under your skin and refuses to let go. Their debut EP and album, The Crux, cemented their position on the rock map with anthemic tracks like “You”,  songs that hit hard and stick.

In 2025, the band signed with international label Wormholedeath Records, releasing The Crux worldwide, including a special Japanese edition through Disk Union. Now, with Myrthe van Beest at the front of the stage, REDIKIN are locked, loaded, and ready to make even more noise.

Upcoming show dates will be announced across REDIKIN’s social media channels. Stay tuned,  this is only the beginning.

–Stream “The Crux”: orcd.co/thecrux
–CD: https: http://www.auralwebstore.com/shop/Redikin
–Japanese Edition: diskunion.net/metal/Redikin

Connect with Redikin:
www.redikin.com
www.facebook.com/RedikinBand
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www.youtube.com/@redikinband_official

SUM OF SEVEN Release Second Single + Music Video ‘Eternal Equation’ from Upcoming Concept Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 26, 2026
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Finnish progressive metal band Sum of Seven are set to release their new concept album, Echoes of the Hypermind, on 15 May 2026 via Inverse Records. The second single and music video, ‘Eternal Equation’  is unleashed today and it’s available on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/sumofseven-eternal 

–Composed, lyrics and arranged by Ari Lempinen, Esa Lempinen, Rasmus Raassina, Miika Erkkilä, Marko Loukamaa, Harri Annala
–Mixed & mastered by Tommi Kujala
–Single cover by Ari Lempinen
–ISRC: FI3FC2654507

“Eternal Equation represents a significant turning point in the narrative of our concept album. Musically, it is the album’s most unconventional track, yet at the same time one of its strongest in terms of atmosphere. Marko’s vocal performance and Harri’s guitar solos form the emotional core of the song and represent the peak of their expressive range. The track dives deep into melancholic depths, from which an unexpected realization ultimately emerges.

In the story, the transition toward the final act has begun, but the destination has not yet been reached. Eternal Equation portrays a moment of consciousness where struggle ceases and understanding begins. It is a story of a mind that has witnessed eras repeat, mistakes return, and purpose erode—until all that remains is a question at the core of existence.”, tells Ari Lempinen

LISTEN to the first single ‘Supreme’: https://push.fm/fl/sumofseven-supreme

Echoes of the Hypermind Track list:

  1. I Think, I Am
  2. Supreme
  3. Everlasting
  4. Shattered Symmetry part 1
  5. Shattered Symmetry part 2
  6. Regeneration
  7. Eternal Equation
  8. Perpetual Ascencion
  9. Wonder

–Composed, lyrics and arranged by Ari Lempinen, Esa Lempinen, Rasmus Raassina, Miika Erkkilä, Marko Loukamaa, Harri Annala
–Mixed & mastered by Tommi Kujala
–Album cover by Ari Lempinen

Line-up:
Ari Lempinen – Guitar, vocals & backing vocals
Harri Annala – Guitar
Rasmus Raassina – Drums
Miika Erkkilä – Basso, backing vocals
Esa Lempinen – Keyboards, backing vocals
Marko Loukamaa – Vocals

https://www.sumofsevenofficial.com
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https://www.youtube.com/@SumofSevenOfficial
https://sumofsevenofficial.bandcamp.com

DEADVOID INC. Release Final Single ‘Drowned in Pain’ from Forthcoming Debut Album

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Hailing from the Mikkeli–Jyväskylä–Helsinki axis, this four-piece melodic death metal powerhouse, Deadvoid Inc., are set to release their debut album ‘Chapters’ on March 13th 2026 via Inverse Records. The last single ‘Drowned in Pain’ is unleashed today and it’s available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/deadvoid-inc-drowned 

–Composed by Tuomas Torikka
–Lyrics by Jonne Saarinen
–Cover art by Kai Kolima
–ISRC: FI3FC2654807

Guitarist/composer Tuomas Torikka comments:

“Melodically, the song moves through deeply melancholic and minor-key atmospheres. It incorporates elements ranging from classical piano music to a more pop-oriented direction, without ever losing the band’s distinctive sound. The choruses open up an entirely new sonic landscape, yet despite its raw intensity, the overall theme of the song remains very dark. The lyrics were inspired by a tragic case in which a young Finnish girl lost her life as a result of prolonged abuse by her parents. At the same time, the song also offers a point of connection for those who have, in one way or another, fallen through the cracks of society or live in loneliness — people who are too often seen merely as numbers in statistics.”

Chapters Track list:

  1. Grounding The Unreal
  2. Not Worth Living
  3. Ashes And Forgiveness
  4. The Wounds
  5. The Frame
  6. The Dawn Of Day
  7. Drowned In Pain
  8. Begins With Love

–Cover art by Kai Kolima

Deadvoid Inc. is a Finnish melodic death metal band that blends elements ranging from classical music to extreme metal, creating an energetic, technically skilled, and completely distinctive musical entity. 

D-inc was formed in early 2025 when longtime acquaintances Jonne Saarinen (vocals) and Tuomas Torikka (composition & guitar) decided to build something new in the midst of everything old. The album was completed in its entirety, and prior to its release, guitarist Jami Honkala and bassist Ville Heino—both heavily involved in the making of the record—joined the band. 

This lineup of seasoned professionals in their field brings a fresh new subgenre to the airwaves, unlike anything you’ve heard before. Energetic songs, catchy grand melodies, furious riffs, and heart-wrenching slow sections are here to show everyone what Deadvoid Inc. is all about. 

Line-up:
Vocals: Jonne Saarinen
Guitars: Tuomas Torikka
Bass: Ville Mikkola
Drums: Tino Jäntti

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MERCYFUL FATE Bassist Becky Baldwin Gives Status Update on Band’s Up And Coming Studio Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 25, 2026
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Canada’s The Metal Voice recently spoke to Mercyful Fate, Fury Bassist Beck Baldwin about her Top 5 Mercyful Fate Songs. Baldwin also gave a status update on Mercyful Fate’s up and coming studio Album.

Watch the video interview below.

When asked about the status update on Mercyful Fate plans for touring  and new studio album

“I’‘m not too sure at the moment in terms of the time frame. Um but yeah, like there is, there is an album in the works. Yeah. So we’ve got the first single  “The Jackal of Salzburg,” that we played on the tour back in 2022. Um there’s yeah another song which I think is very close to being ready. Um and yeah, there you know there was a full album that is  instrumentally pretty much there. So, it just needs rearranging, a lot of the songs need vocals, but I think they’ve got ideas down.”.

When asked if she heard the demos of the new album

“I’ve only heard like the instrumental demos, but yes the Riffs are and there and  they’re very Hank (Sherman) and they’re very early Mercyful Fate.  I think the fans are going to be really happy when they hear the kind of stuff that’s going on.”

When asked if they allow her to contribute musically to the new album

“Hank and King” they are really doing the writing I can contribute, the kind of flavor that the bass is going to bring. They let me have quite a free reign to just try different things out. They prefer to record the bass actually after the vocals. Uh, which I think is very interesting and I think that’s quite nice. It’s obvious because it’s the best instrument that comes last. (laughs).”

When asked if Mercyfat will be a full album or EP

“King’s been working on the King Diamond album and that’s supposed to be his next step, his next  thing to complete is the  (new)King Diamond album.  The amount (of songs) that they have (for Mercyful Fate) that are instrumental tracks so far  is enough for an album but maybe it would be easier, more efficient, more just how things are done these days to do an E.P. just to get things moving a bit faster?   I’ve heard King say different things, how things are different now in the music industry. So do people even want albums? And I think you know metalheads do want albums especially like old school metal heads. But can the industry just operate in a different way these days? It’s more about singles. More bands are doing EPs and stuff like this. So  I’m  not sure but I have heard an album’s worth of material.(for Mercyful Fate).