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MASON HILL to Release New Single ‘Twisted’ on 20th February

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 12, 2026
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Mason Hill are set to release a new single ‘Twisted’, out on 20th February on 7Hz Productions.

“’Twisted’ started with James’ straight-killer riff that you hear at the start of the track, and I wanted to write something that would really do it justice. The song is about a relationship that’s so wrong that it’s right – toxic love that’s so addictive, you can never leave it.
It’s a mix of grit and melody, a poppy chorus and a balls-to-the-wall breakdown section. 10/10 would recommend to a friend.”

Mason Hill’s new vocalist Tom Ward is understandably enthusiastic about the new music he and his bandmates are creating, and with good reason. The material recorded so far for the band’s second album is already raising eyebrows from those lucky enough to have heard it.
“I’m absolutely made up that we can finally get another track out there and “Twisted” is a band favourite for sure – with plenty of time for fans to get learning those lyrics before our UK tour kicks off in March!”

‘Twisted’ sees the band take a step towards a darker, heavier sound, the song being one of crushing yearning, the effects of a so-good-even though-it’s so bad relationship and the toll it takes. Huge riffs and thundering drums propel the song whilst keeping the melodies forefront, capped by a stand-out vocal performance by Ward.

Presave: https://7hzprod.lnk.to/Twisted

The singles ‘Twisted’, and its predecessor ‘Remember’, are just the first step on the road to a new album from Mason Hill, all of which has now been recorded under the watchful eyes and ears of producer Dan Weller (Enter Shikari, Bury Tomorrow, Those Damn Crows).

Four years after ‘Against the Wall’ made such an impact, Mason Hill is re-entering the fray with renewed intent, showcasing a freshly updated sound and presentation. 
 
This line up feels like a huge step forward for the Glasgow-based band, and with good reason. While the core of Mason Hill is the same as the band that made ‘Against The Wall’ – James plus guitarist Marc Montgomery, bassist Matt Ward and drummer Craig McFetridge – their new music marks the introduction of new singer Ward, whose versatile voice offers new dimensions to Mason Hill’s signature sound as he switches from emotive whisper to arena-rattling power in a heartbeat.
 
Mason Hill are bringing their incendiary live show to more UK venues in the spring. Tickets are already flying out the door and these shows will also be sell-outs, so get them here while you still can!: https://www.gigantic.com/mason-hill-tickets

James Bird (guitar): “We’re hitting the road and bringing the show to a city near you in March 2026! New music, loud nights – come and be a part of it.“

Matt Ward (bass): “We were on such a high after returning to the stage for a couple of teaser shows back in November. We will be firing on all cylinders in March around the UK bringing everyone their favourite Mason Hill songs and playing a whole bunch of new songs (one of which you might just get a sneak peek at soon!). Tickets are already running low, so grab one while you still can and we’ll see you out there!“

UK Tour March 2026
17 March – Manchester Academy 3
18 March – Bristol Exchange (low tickets)
19 March – London Underworld
20 March – Wolverhampton KK’s Steel Mill (SOLD OUT)
22 March – Glasgow Garage (low tickets)

Buy Tickets here: https://www.gigantic.com/mason-hill-ticket

Mason Hill have been no strangers to adversity. They’ve endured false starts, botched record deals and a six-year gap between 2015’s eponymous debut EP and the release of ‘Against The Wall’. Even the latter landed during the height of the Covid pandemic, meaning the band weren’t initially able to tour in support of it. The departure of former singer Scott Taylor at the end of 2023 was just the latest obstacle they had to overcome.

“There have been times over the years when we weren’t even sure we’d be able to keep on being a band,” says James. “Even just before Tom came in, we were so close to saying, ‘Well, we tried, but let’s call it a day.’ But there’s a stubbornness and determination and passion in us that has kept us going.The new music was obviously still Mason Hill, but we didn’t want it to be a copy of the first album,” says James. “When Tom put his voice to some of the demos we’d sent, that was when we knew this could work.”

“It feels like a turning point,” says Tom of this new chapter, of which he’s a key part. “We’re super-hungry for it.”

“All the good stuff and the bad stuff, I’m glad it happened in a sense,” adds James. “Because without it we wouldn’t be in this place we’re in right now, talking about new songs, which I couldn’t be more excited about. We’re so ready to get back out there. This is who we are now. This is Mason Hill.”

Tom Ward vocals
James Bird guitarist
Marc Montgomery guitarist
Matt Ward bassist
Craig McFetridge drums

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PORT NOIR to Release New Album “The Dark We Keep” on May 15th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 12, 2026
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Photo by Aslak Junttu | Grimvisions

Port Noir has announced their 5thalbum “The Dark We Keep”, to be released May 15th, 2026, via InsideOutMusic. The newest record by the Swedish prog band will include 11 tracks, delivering their signature blend of alternative metal with progressive influences – creating a captivating journey told by powerful arrangements and pure emotions.

The band has also released the new single “Noir” and you can watch the video now here.

Pre-order here.

Canadian Progressive Rock Duo CROWN LANDS Announce New Studio Album “Apocalypse”, Out May 15th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 12, 2026
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Canadian progressive rock duo Crown Lands deliver their new studio album Apocalypse, their most demanding and fully realized work to date, set for release on May 15th, 2026.

Conceptually, Apocalypse is designed as a complete, album-sides narrative experience, crafted with the classic album format in mind. At the heart of the album lies the 19-minute title track, a sprawling epic that anchors the record both musically and narratively.

You can check out the track now here.

Pre-order now here.

KARNIVOOL Release First Album “In Verses” in Over 12 Years

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 12, 2026
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Australian quintet Karnivool have released their long-awaited album In Verses via Cymatic Records/The Orchard. Almost 13 years in the making, In Verses is a culmination of the last decade of life experiences that have brought Karnivool to this point. Meticulously formed and delivered, the LP’s ten tracks journey through collective feelings of frustration, catharsis, and a rediscovery of identity.

To accompany the LP release, the prog-metal stalwarts share the visualizer for Reanimation, a track featuring a solo by UK guitar legend Guthrie Govan.

Order or stream the album here.

Brooklyn Noise Punks FOREIGN BODY Release New Single ‘Strung Out’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 12, 2026
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Brooklyn-based noise rock / punk outsiders FOREIGN BODY today release their new single ‘Strung Out’, newly signing with Brutal Panda Records.

“Harsh, brutal, filthy, and vulgar” and “so dirty, so clean, so disgusting, so pure” are just a couple of ways that the band has been described by those who’ve experienced their aural onslaught. 

Listen to ‘Strung Out’ here: orcd.co/foreignbody-strungout.

The single arrives ahead of the band’s second album, set to release this year. 

‘Strung Out’ was produced, mixed, and mastered at STR in San Diego, CA by Matt Ibarra of Rectal Hygienics and recorded at Altered States in Chicago, IL by Matt Russell (REZN, Oozing Wound, Big Laugh). 

FOREIGN BODY formed in New York City in 2022 and quickly released an EP and a pair of demos. Their debut album FIXED followed via the cult Malaysian label Menora Recordings in 2023 with a 2025 re-release on Reanimated Miscarriage. Described by CVLT Nation as “one of the filthiest, most f*cked in the head records of the year”, FIXED got the attention of many in the underground thanks to both the band’s ferocity and its raw, unflinching lyrics.

FOREIGN BODY will play a hometown show on 21st March in Brooklyn, NY @ The Gutter with Reaper’s Gong (ex-Full of Hell). Stay tuned for updates on the forthcoming album and live performance dates in the coming months. 

Listen to FOREIGN BODY’s full discography on Bandcamp: https://foreignbodynyc.bandcamp.com 

FOREIGN BODY are:
Hugh – Vocals/Saxophone
Nikolai – Guitar
Collin – Drums
Thomas – Bass

FOREIGN BODY online:
https://www.instagram.com/foreignbody_nyc/
https://foreignbodynyc.bandcamp.com/ 

AEON GODS Release New Video ‘Reborn To Light’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 12, 2026
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photo by Aeon Gods

Aeon Gods has released a video for “Reborn To Light”, third single taken from the eponymous new album to be released on February 20 by Scarlet Records. 

After facing chaos, serpents, and the shadows of dissolution, the sun-god rises again. The song captures this moment of cosmic victory with a powerful metal hymn: driving riffs, thunderous drums, and an anthemic chorus that celebrates the defeat of the evil forces seeking to extinguish creation. “Reborn To Light” is both a mythic climax and a musical declaration – epic, uplifting, and forged in the heart of ancient legend. No matter how deep the night, dawn will always rise again.

video by KAILVVVEIT

With “Reborn To Light” Aeon Gods open a new chapter in their myth-driven metal universe, entering the radiant and shadowed realm of ancient Egypt.

The new songs blend power metal might with orchestral texture to create an immersive mythic experience, and the German band delivers a truly cinematic and dynamic work: fast and powerful anthems, dramatic battle hymns, dark atmospheric passages, symphonic grandeur, and a moment of calm emotional depth reminiscent of a ballad.

The concept follows the dramatic nightly descent of the sun-god Re into the underworld – alongside this central solar cycle, “Reborn To Light” incorporates other foundational Egyptian myths; these stories expand the album’s mythological scope and deepen its conceptual arc.

A cinematic journey of darkness, rebirth, and divine triumph elevating Aeon Gods’ signature blend of heavy riffs, grand choirs, and atmospheric depth!

artwork by Peter Sallai

“Reborn To Light”:

  • second album for the German epic power metal sensation with a unique myth-driven identity, powerful storytelling and striking visual personas;
  • mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio (Wind Rose, Vision Divine, Twilight Force);
  • cover artwork by Peter Sallai (Sabaton, Feuerschwanz, Hammer King, Fellowship);

Aeon Gods will support Victorius on their April/May 2026 “Tour Of The Strong” (Germany, Austria, Switzerland);

FFO: Manowar, Sabaton, Gloryhammer, Wind Rose, Brothers Of Metal;

“Reborn To Light” tracklist:

1 Birth Of Light
2 Flames Of Ember Dawn
3 Barque Of Millions (Amduat pt. I)
4 The Sacred Union (Amduat pt. II)
5 Soldiers Of Re (Amduat pt. III)
6 Reborn To Light (Amduat pt. IV)
7 Feather Or Heart
8 Rebellion (Re’s Dying Reign pt. I)
9 Blood And Sand (Re’s Dying Reign pt. II)
10 Farewell (Re’s Dying Reign pt. III)

Total running time: 43:04

Aeon Gods live supporting Victorius on the April/May 2026 “Tour Of The Strong”:

16.04. CH | MÜNCHENSTEIN – Rockfact
17.04. DE | FRANKFURT / MAIN – Nachtleben
18.04. DE | MÜNCHEN – Backstage Club
19.04. AT | WIEN – Viper Room
24.04. DE | BOCHUM – Rockpalast
25.04. DE | HAMBURG – Logo
30.04. DE | BERLIN – Badehaus
01.05. DE | DRESDEN – Pushkin
02.05. DE | LEIPZIG – Hellraiser
08.05. DE | KÖLN – Helios
15.05. DE | NÜRNBERG – Cult
16.05. DE | ANNABERG-BUCHHOLZ – Alte Brauerei

Aeon Gods:
Alex ʹSol’Ra-tuʹ Hunzinger – voice of the Gods (vocals)
Anja ʹSu’en -Chelʹ Hunzinger – harmony of the Gods (keyboards)
Robert ʹAbzu’Keanʹ Altenbach – power of the Gods (guitar)
Pat ʹUr’Athtarʹ Hesse – steel of the Gods (guitar)
Elias ʹIš’Taruʹ Knorr – thunder of the Gods (drums)

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