BLOODRED Unleash New Single & Lyric Video ‘Resist’

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Photo credits: Stefan Heilemann

German blackened death metal force BLOODRED unleash their new single Resist, the second preview taken from their upcoming studio album “Colours Of Pain”, due out on February 20th, 2026 via Massacre Records. Alongside the single, the band presents an intense lyric video that visually reinforces the track’s powerful message.

Following the release of the devastating title track “Colours Of Pain”, which served as both the conceptual and emotional centerpiece of the album, “Resist” now widens the thematic spectrum by channeling BLOODRED’s most politically charged and socially confrontational material to date.

Serving as the album’s closing chapter, “Resist” weaves blistering blast beats, crushing grooves and searing melodic themes into a defiant anthem that demands strength and perseverance in the face of oppression. Lyrically, the song gives voice to countless women around the world who continue to suffer under patriarchal violence, systemic repression and cultural silencing. “Resist” stands as a rallying cry for self-determination, dignity and justice.

STREAM THE SINGLE HERE: https://save-it.cc/massacre/resist

With “Colours Of Pain”, BLOODRED explore suffering in its many shades – from betrayal and grief to censorship, environmental collapse and societal decay – shaping their most diverse and atmospheric record so far without abandoning the Blackened Death Metal ferocity that defined previous releases.

Long-time collaborators Ron Merz (vocals, guitars, bass) and Joris Nijenhuis (drums) deliver a performance marked by aggression, depth and nuance, while producer Alexander Krull sculpts the material into the band’s most cinematic sonic statement to date. The striking artwork was once again created by Stefan Heilemann.

“Colours Of Pain” delivers eight tracks of dark, heavy and emotionally resonant blackened death metal, solidifying BLOODRED’s evolution into one of the genre’s most compelling voices.

BLOODRED are
Ron Merz – Vocals, Guitars, Bass
Joris Nijenhuis – Drums

BLOODRED online:
http://www.bloodredband.com
http://www.facebook.com/Bloodredofficial
http://www.instagram.com/bloodred.band

RIKET Release Details of Upcoming Album “2026”, Out April 10th

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RIKET stands at the intersection of ferocity and history, channeling the raw aggression of death metal while weaving in the relentless drive of thrash and the defiance of punk. What sets RIKET apart is not only the uncompromising weight of the music, but also its unique lyrical concept: every song is performed in Swedish and rooted in the darker corners of our shared past: small historic tales of catastrophe, blunder, and human downfall.

Now, after years of honing their craft, RIKET unleashes their debut full-length album, simply titled “2026”. Set for release on April 10th, 2026 via Black Lion Records, the record offers a harsh collection of nine tracks, each one a historical snapshot of calamity. 

In support of their upcoming album, the band has released a video for the first single, “1868 Sommar vid Vinterviken,” which you can watch and listen to here:

“2026” track listing:
01. 1868: Sommar vid Vinterviken
02. 1867: Storsvagåret
03. 1965: Höghus och kultur
04. 1948: Att döda ett barn
05. 1885: Dödsdansen (i månskensnatten)
06. 1897: Mot polen
07. 1991: 2000 år (Saliga äro de tålmodiga)
08. 1937: Lågor vid portarna
09. 2009: Alla ska i jorden (Stefan Sundström cover)

Recorded and produced by Sverker Widgren at Wing Studios, “2026” balances crushing heaviness with an eerie sense of narrative, while the haunting artwork, crafted by Axel Torvenius, mirrors the album’s thematic depths.

About RIKET:

RIKET is more than just a band, it is a vessel of memory, a grim messenger bridging today’s world with the chilling truths of yesteryears. 2026 unfolds as a sonic time machine, pulling listeners through nine harrowing tales of human error and misfortune, wrapped in a wall of sound that is both punishing and thought-provoking. On stage, RIKET transforms into an experience unlike any other: a volatile clash of unrelenting metal and twisted storytelling, where dark humor collides with historical fact.

With 2026, RIKET does not simply revisit history: they force you to confront it.

“2026” drops on April 10 via Black Lion Records and is now available for pre-order here: Physical | Digital

RIKET are:
Johan “Flid” Fridell – vocals
Tobias Jakobsson – guitars
Jussi Niiranen – guitars
Micke André – bass and backing vocals
Felix Wahlund – drums

For more info visit:
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https://www.facebook.com/blacklionrecordsswe
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SINS OF OMISSION to Re-Issue 1999 Debut Album “The Creation” on March 3rd

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Swedish death metal maniacs Sins of Omission have announced the re-issue of their 1999 debut album The Creation via Hammerheart Records. This forgotten gem will be released for the first time on vinyl on 3rd March, 2026.

Pre-orders are available here:  https://sinsofomission.lnk.to/thecreation

Sins of Omission was a great Swedish band trailing in the footsteps of the formidable At the Gates, and one could say that they probably had a sound close to the ‘Slaughter of the Soul’ era, with a few pretty notable exceptions which pushed their 1999 debut over the top from just a trend hopper to something well worth having.

From the stunning Kristian Wåhlin artwork to the excellent punch of the production, this was for sure one of the better efforts heard from the tenure of Sweden’s Black Sun Records, a label with that unfortunately did not survive very far into the new millennium. 

The Creation is with ease one of the better albums within this style which got not enough love, and whether you’re a huge fan of Slaughter of the Soul or you enjoy other bands in its wake like Darkane, Soilwork and Impious, this is totally an album worth snapping up now. Just as virile sounding today as it was then.

Track-list:
1. Eager for the Fray
2. Reap the Storm
3. The Creation
4. Burn the Night
5. The Experiment
6. Let Them March
7. The Serpentine Route
8. To the Grind
9. Exhibition of Sins

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER Announce Spring Fling US Headlining Tour

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THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER will return to stages this Spring on a US headlining tour. Spring Fling 2026 will commence on April 2nd in Indianapolis, Indiana and run through May 2nd in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Support will be provided by The Acacia Strain, Disembodied Tyrant, and Corpse Pile.

Comments vocalist Brian Eschbach. “This is set to be a massively heavy trek that will undoubtedly be recounted in the history textbooks for centuries to come. Don’t miss out!“

The “Blastfiend” artist presale begins January 14th at 10:00am ET where exclusive merch bundles will be available. Fans can RSVP at: soundrink.co/TBDM. General on sale date is Friday, January 16th at 10:00am ET. See all confirmed dates below.

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER w/ The Acacia Strain, Disembodied Tyrant, Corpse Pile:
4/02/2026 Vogue – Indianapolis, IN
4/03/2026 The Intersection – Grand Rapids, MI
4/04/2026 Bogart’s – Cincinnati, OH * no Disembodied Tyrant
4/05/2026 Roxian Theatre – McKee Rocks, PA
4/07/2026 Town Ballroom – Buffalo, NY
4/08/2026 Archer – Allentown, PA
4/10/2026 The Webster – Hartford, CT
4/11/2026 The Strand – Providence, RI
4/12/2026 Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ
4/14/2026 The Queen – Wilmington, DE
4/15/2026 The NorVa – Norfolk, VA
4/17/2026 Mercury Ballroom – Louisville, KY
4/18/2026 Pop’s – Sauget, IL
4/19/2026 Brooklyn Bowl – Nashville, TN
4/21/2026 Tower Theatre – Oklahoma City, OK
4/23/2026 Rialto Theatre – Tucson, AZ
4/24/2026 House Of Blues – Anaheim, CA
4/25/2026 House Of Blues – San Diego, CA
4/26/2026 UC Theater – Berkeley, CA
4/28/2026 Sunshine Theater – Albuquerque, NM
4/29/2026 Black Sheep – Colorado Springs, CO
5/01/2026 Capitol Theatre – Davenport IA
5/02/2026 The Rave – Milwaukee, WI

THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER will be touring in support of their critically adored tenth studio album, Servitude, released in 2024 via Metal Blade Records.

“At a brisk thirty-three minutes, there’s no real fat, just a collection of raging riffs and solid gold grooves that never overstays its welcome…,” lauded Blabbermouth. “Whether wallowing in grim, doomy waters on ‘Mammoth’s Hand,’ or blasting away like some crazed, nihilistic army of intergalactic ghouls on ‘Transcosmic Blueprint’ and climactic hook avalanche ‘Utopia Black,’ this is an album that nobly delivers the goods, while screaming defiance at the stars. Everybody involved should be immensely proud.” Metal Injection accurately hailed a record of, “fucking killer death metal,” Distorted Sound crowned THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, “one of melodeath’s greatest, most consistent bands,” while Kerrang wrote, “…the release of Servitude faces down existential concerns with determination and defiance.” Added Last Rites, “Servitude doesn’t feel like a debut because it’s unpolished or full of missteps; it feels like a debut because it’s brimming with a fresh energy and feels like it’s only hinting at what could be in store.”

Preview/purchase Servitude at: metalblade.com/tbdm

https://www.tbdmofficial.com
https://www.instagram.com/theblackdahliamurder_official
https://www.facebook.com/theblackdahliamurderofficial
https://x.com/bdmmetal
https://www.youtube.com/user/blackdahliamurdertv
https://www.tiktok.com/@tbdm_official

DISTANT Release New Single And Video for ‘Nothing Left To Hate’

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After releasing “Desolation” in October the Netherlands Dutch/Slovakian downtempo/deathcore band DISTANT are dropping a new single, “Nothing Left To Hate”. Check out the video below.

The band comments: “’Nothing Left To Hate’ is Distant at full destructive force — thicker riffs, deeper grooves, and a raw dive into self-destruction and chaos. The track is made for circle-pits, rage workouts, and letting the anger out.”

The single lands right before DISTANT join Sylosis for a massive EU tour starting January 16, placing the band in front of thousands of new fans across Europe.

In the past two months DISTANT played the Evisceratour with Ingested and Ov Sulfur in the USA and Canada as well as their own Dutch Xmas Special with Cabal and local supports to help their native scene.

DISTANT
w/ Sylosis, Revocation, Life Cycles:

Jan. 16, 26 (DE) Oberhausen – Kulttempel
Jan. 17, 26 (DE) Hamburg – Gruenspan
Jan. 18, 26 (DE) Berlin – Hole44
Jan. 19, 26 (DK) Copenhagen – Pumpehuset
Jan. 21, 26 (FIN) Helsinki – Tavastia Club
Jan. 23, 26 (SE) Stockholm – Fryshuset Klubben
Jan. 24, 26 (NO) Oslo – John Dee
Jan. 25, 26 (SE) Göteborg – Pustervik
Jan. 27, 26 (DE) Nürnberg – Hirsch
Jan. 28, 26 (DE) Wien – Szene
Jan. 29, 26 (DE) München – Backstage
Jan. 30, 26 (HUN) Budapest – Barba Negra
Jan. 31, 26 (CZ) Prague – MeetFactory
Feb. 1, 26 (DE) Karlsruhe – Substage
Feb. 3, 26 (CH) Zürich – Dynamo
Feb. 4, 26 (AT) Dornbirn – Conrad Sohm
Feb. 5, 26 (IT) Milan – Legend Club Milano
Feb. 6, 26 (FR) Villeurbanne – La Rayonne
Feb. 7, 26 (ES) Barcelona – Salamandra
Feb. 8, 26 (ES) Madrid – Sala MON Live Madrid
Feb. 10, 26 (FR) Paris – La Machine du Moulin Rouge
Feb. 11, 26 (NL) Haarlem – Patronaat
Feb. 12, 26 (BE) Gent – Vierde Zaal
Feb. 13, 26 (NL) Eindhoven – Dynamo
Feb. 14, 26 (DE) Dresden – Reithalle Dresden
Feb. 15, 26 (PL) Kraków – Klub Kwadrat
Feb. 17, 26 (DE) Frankfurt – Zoom
Feb. 18, 26 (DE) Hannover – Musikzentrum Hannover
Feb. 20, 26 (UK) London O2 Forum Kentish Town
Feb. 21, 26 (UK) Manchester – O2 Ritz Manchester
Feb. 22, 26 (IE) Dublin – The Academy

May 10, 26 (US) Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville Pre-Party
Jun. 18–21, 26 (BE) Dessel – Graspop Metal Meeting
Jun. 24, 26 (CZ) Pilsen – Basinfire Festival
Jun. 26–27, 26 (DE) Leipzig – Impericon Festival
Jun. 27, 26 (NL) Ysselsteyn – Jera On Air
Jul. 4, 26 (ES) Viveiro – Resurrection Fest
Oct. 31, 26 (DE) Göppingen – Core Fest

Make sure to check out “Desolation”: https://youtu.be/jOJAV6U_gPs

DISTANT has become one of the prominent faces of European Deathcore. Melding together brutal death metal, slam, noise and beatdown with a hyper-dissonant orchestra of impending doom, they’ve come eons since their origins as metalcore obsessed friends in Rotterdam and Bratislava.

DISTANT online:
https://distantofficial.com/
https://www.instagram.com/distantofficial/
https://www.facebook.com/DistantOfficial
https://twitter.com/distantnl

MAYHEM Drop New Single & Video ‘Life Is A Corpse You Drag’

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Photo by Agnes Köhler, Nima Taheri, Joyce Van Doorn. Editing by Daniele Valeriani

The defining pioneers of black metal return with their seventh studio album, Liturgy of Death. With this release, Mayhem further solidify their standing as one of the most unyielding forces in extreme music. Now more than four decades into their career, they turn their focus toward the unavoidable presence of mortality.

Liturgy of Death explores the philosophy of mortality with stark, uncompromising clarity. The album presents death not as an ending, but as a universal law that touches all life and exposes the fragility of human existence. This impermanence becomes a call to live with full intensity, for every gain and loss ultimately falls back into the same silence. Echoing ancient philosophies, the album portrays life as a transitional state and death as a gateway to a higher form of being, while the solemn, dark beauty of death permeates the entire work.

Stream the single HERE

Attila comments on the new track: “Life Is a Corpse You Drag is not a slogan, but a ritual and a realization. It names an ancient law: consciousness as burden, the body as vessel, faith as a seal on a grave already closed. There is no comfort in this recognition but there is release. If we have been dead all along, there is nothing left to lose. What remains is pure energy: movement without fear, presence without compromise, a victorious march into the final destruction.”

PRE-ORDER LITURGY OF DEATH HERE

Exclusively available as:

  • Ltd. Deluxe Box Set incl. an exclusive 12” Clear-Black Marbled Vinyl with alternate artwork, bonus 7” Marbled Vinyl with 2 extra tracks, metal pin, patch, art prints, and the special tarot card “Liturgy of Death” (Clear-Black Marbled Edition and Transp. Red-Black Marbled BAND EDITION)
  • Ltd. Gatefold Black Vinyl (180g) & 12 pages LP-Booklet
  • Ltd. Gatefold Transp. Orange-Black Marbled Vinyl (180g) & 12 pages LP-Booklet
  • Ltd. Gatefold Splatter Black-Apricot Vinyl (180g) & 12 pages LP-Booklet
  • Ltd. Gatefold Haze Bright Gold-Black Vinyl (180g) & 12 pages LP-Booklet
  • Ltd. Gatefold A/B Split Red-Black Vinyl (180g) & 12 pages LP-Booklet (BAND EDITION)
  • Ltd. Gatefold Black Ice Ghost Vinyl (180g) & 12 pages LP-Booklet (US EDITION)
  • Ltd. Gatefold Cooper Black Ice Vinyl (180g) & 12 pages LP-Booklet (US EDITION)
  • Ltd. CD Mediabook in Slipcase (with bonus track and additional artwork)
  • Standard CD Jewelcase
  • Digital album

Liturgy of Death Tracklist:

  1. Ephemeral Eternity (feat. Garm & Ulver)
  2. Despair
  3. Weep for Nothing
  4. Aeon’s End
  5. Funeral of Existence
  6. Realm of Endless Misery
  7. Propitious Death
  8. The Sentence of Absolution
  9. Life Is a Corpse You Drag (Bonus Track)
  10. Sancta Mendacia (Bonus Track)

“DEATH OVER EUROPE” HEADLINER TOUR

GET YOUR TICKETS HERE

MAYHEM – DEATH OVER EUROPE 2026

05-02-2026 · NL · Groningen · Spot
06-02-2026 · NL · Utrecht · Tivoli Vredenburg
07-02-2026 · DE · Herford · Kulturwerk Herford
08-02-2026 · BE · Liège · OM
10-02-2026 · UK · London · Electric Ballroom
11-02-2026 · FR · Paris · Elysée Montmartre
12-02-2026 · FR · Toulouse · Le Bikini
14-02-2026 · PT · Lisbon · LAV Lisboa Ao Vivo
15-02-2026 · ES · Madrid · La Riviera
17-02-2026 · IT · Milano · Alcatraz
18-02-2026 · CH · Solothurn · Kulturfabrik Kofmehl
19-02-2026 · AT · Vienna · Simm City
20-02-2026 · DE · Regensburg · Airport Eventhall
21-02-2026 · CZ · Prague · PAVILON C
22-02-2026 · DE · Berlin · Huxleys Neue Welt
24-02-2026 · PL · Gdansk · B90
25-02-2026 · LV · Riga · Spelet
26-02-2026 · FI · Helsinki · Kulttuuritalo
28-02-2026 · SE · Gothenburg · Eriksbergshallen

With Necrobutcher, Hellhammer, Attila, Morten Bergeton Iversen, and Ghul locked into a unit tighter than ever, Liturgy of Death celebrates Mayhem’s own legacy, a continuation of the raw and uncompromising sound that defined their beginnings. The result is a merciless record – dark, fast, and unrelenting – that captures the band in their most dangerous and vital form. Forty-one years since their formation in Langhus, Mayhem remain a defining force in Norwegian black metal, continuing to shape the sound they helped create.

Watch previously released videos: „Weep for Nothing“ & “Despair”

MAYHEM line up:
Attila – Vocals
Ghul – Guitar
Hellhammer – Drums
Necrobutcher – Bass
Morten Bergeton Iversen – Guitar

MAYHEM online: Website | Instagram | Spotify | YouTube | Threads | X | Facebook | Apple Music