SUNCRAFT Celebrate Vinyl Release of “Welcome To The Coven”, Out Now

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Norwegian blackened stoner punk force SUNCRAFT celebrate today’s release of their latest album, Welcome To The Coven, finally available via All Good Clean Records.

Originally released last November, the band’s second full-length is out now as a striking red and black edition, marking a new chapter for the record’s journey.

Order your copy via Stickman Records at: https://www.stickman-records.com/shop/suncraft-welcome-to-the-coven/

Suncraft is an underground rock band from Oslo, Norway. After appearing on the scene with their debut Flat Earth Rider in 2021, they’ve ratcheted up their sound a notch in every conceivable way with their sophomore outing Welcome To The Coven. This time around, the band is serving a fast-paced genre party of an album, bursting at the seams with heavyness and playful creativity. Scandirock, punk, post rock, metal and stoner influences are all combined into a unique blend of high energy, fuzzed out riffery, with production by the eminent Norwegian rock producer, Ruben Willem (Kvelertak, The Good The Bad and The Zugly). 

Formed in Oslo in 2017, Suncraft built their early identity on mid-tempo stoner rock, but Welcome To The Coven shows the band has broadened their foundation significantly. The album channels classic rock swagger, punk urgency, and flashes of blackened intensity without settling into pastiche or genre collage – think Turbonegro meets Venom with the odd helping of blast beats thrown in and you’re on your way.

Accompanying this sonic exploration, Suncraft delves into today’s strange and scary times of oligarchs, endless noise and rampant cult-like attitudes. Like on the opener, the thrash metal infused «Ragebait», which embodies a fierce, outrage-driven algorithm that hungers for anger, or on the somber, post-rock adjacent «High on Silence», which laments the difficulties of finding some peace of mind to cut through all the noise. Through it all, the quintet welcomes the listener into their playful world of serious rock n roll nonsense. The album’s eight tracks move fluidly between heavy riffing, hook-forward choruses and sudden shifts in mood, giving the record a restless, forward-thinking character that keeps its 40-minute runtime lean and engaging.

Welcome To The Coven is a confident step forward for a promising band which emphasizes their sharpened songwriting and willingness to push beyond scene expectations. Vinyl editions are now on sale via Norwegian purveyors of heavy rock label All Good Clean Records.

Tracklist:

  1. Ragebait
  2. Love’s Underrated
  3. Greed Battalion
  4. Welcome to the Coven
  5. Wizards of the Anger Magic
  6. Charlatan Killer
  7. High on Silence
  8. Forgotten Goddess

Suncraft is:
Rasmus Skage Jensen (Bass / Vocals)
Tobias Paulsen (Drums)
Vebjørn Rindal Krogstad (Guitar)
Sigurd Grøtan (Guitar)
Jens Henrik Kverndal (Guitar)

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Suncraftband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suncraftband/
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DOEDSVANGR’s New Album “Within The Flesh” Out Now

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Black metal outfit Doedsvangr released their third full-length, Within The Flesh on 10th April via Soulseller Records.

Order Within The Flesh here:

Hailed by Doedsadmiral as their “most bizarre and raw album to date“, Within The Flesh is a relentless journey. Unusual, eccentric, and uncompromising.

Forged in the Nordic underground, Doedsvangr have carved a singular path through the black metal landscape since their inception in 2014. Conceived by frontman Doedsadmiral as an outlet for uncompromising brutality and creative vision, the band quickly assembled a formidable lineup, drawing members from the ranks of Nordjevel and other storied acts.

The name Doedsvangr, meaning both “fields of death” and “dead womb”, serves as a fitting harbinger of the band’s sonic and thematic intent; to explore the bleakest corners of existence with unflinching honesty and raw power.

Doedsvangr’s journey began with the critically acclaimed debut Satan Ov Suns (2017), a record that seamlessly fused the atmospheres of Finnish and Norwegian black metal. In 2019, a new line-up was established, ushering in a new era of creative exploration. The following year saw the release of Serpents Ov Old, an album that deepened the band’s reputation for delivering eccentric, visceral black metal. The band’s live presence grew with a powerful release show in Oslo, joined by Blood Red Throne, Svarttjern and appearances at various festivals. In October 2022, the EP Koinonia was unleashed, further cementing their legacy.

Track-list:
1. Devil Bites Man
2. Black Sun Dissolution
3. Omnipath
4. Within The Flesh
5. Blodskam
6. The Pentagram Upon My Mouth
7. Rites Of Thorns, Rise Of Flesh

Doedsvangr are: 
Doedsadmiral – vocals
BST – guitars
Shatraug – guitars
Sanrabb – bass
Antichristian – drums

For more:
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MANDY MANALA Announce New Album “Something Wicked” + Release New Single & Video ‘Nocturnal Bites’

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Finnish dark heavy rock band Mandy Manala have officially announced their sophomore studio album “Something Wicked”, set for release on May 29, 2026 via Argonauta Records. The album will be available in CD, deluxe colored vinyl, and digital formats.

Alongside the announcement, the band has released their brand new single and official music video “Nocturnal Bites”, now streaming online.

Blending dark heavy rock, stoner rock, and occult rock influences, Something Wicked sees Mandy Manala pushing their sound into heavier and more atmospheric territory while maintaining strong melodic hooks and a cinematic approach to songwriting.

Led by the powerful and haunting vocals of Christa Nedergård, the album explores themes of darkness, desire and mysticism, delivering a dynamic mix of crushing riffs, hypnotic grooves, and immersive soundscapes.

Formed in Vaasa, Finland, Mandy Manala continue to establish themselves within the modern heavy rock scene, appealing to fans of Ghost, Lucifer, Chelsea Wolfe and Fleetwood Mac, thanks to their unique balance of heaviness and melody.

The new single “Nocturnal Bites” highlights the band’s evolution, combining driving rhythms, dark atmospheres and a captivating vocal performance that reinforces their growing identity within the genre.

Cover art by Ritva Pääjärvi

“Something Wicked” Tracklist:
01. Bloodred Chapel of Sin
02. Nocturnal Bites
03. Bridges
04. Shoebox
05. Psalm 77:7
06. Underneath The Sea
07. Beneath A Steel Sky
08. The Dark Passenger Pt.2
09. Something Wicked

With Something Wicked, Mandy Manala deliver a darker, heavier, and more refined album, marking a significant step forward in their artistic journey.

The album will be released worldwide on May 29, 2026 via Argonauta Records.

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BLACK OAK COUNTY Deliver Their Most Focused, Aggressive & Emotionally Charged Album to Date “Misprint”

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With “Misprint”, Danish hard rock outfit BLACK OAK COUNTY deliver their most focused, aggressive and emotionally charged album to date. Released on April 10th, 2026 via Mighty Music, the band’s fourth full-length is a confrontational, hook-driven hard rock record shaped by years of personal pressure, unrest, and hard-earned clarity – as well as celebrating some of the band’s greatest professional and personal victories. 

Following the award-winning “III” (2024), “Misprint” finds Black Oak County pushing both ends of their sound – heavier, more melodic, and more direct than ever – without losing the no-nonsense hard rock core that has earned them a strong live reputation across Denmark and beyond. 

The album’s title reflects a central feeling running through the record: the sense of being off, wrong, or out of place, and the damage done when those feelings are left unspoken. While much of “Misprint” carries a dark emotional weight, it’s balanced by moments of resolve, love, defiance and release. This is not a record about wallowing, but about confrontation. 

The first single, “Kill The Pain”, opens the album with its heaviest statement. Driven by crushing riffs, groove-heavy production and an explosive chorus, the song functions as both a wake-up call and a release valve. Lyrically, it confronts the growing division, violence and dehumanisation dominating modern society. At its core, “Kill The Pain” is about facing what’s broken, rather than ignoring it, and choosing action over apathy. Written during a period marked by both global unrest and personal crisis, the song ultimately lands as a call to stand together and fight back against despair – in whatever form it takes. 

“Misprint” was once again co-written, produced, engineered, mixed and mastered by Nicklas Sonne (Defecto, Danish Eurovision Preliminaries). The result is a bold, modern hard rock album that blends aggression, melody and layered instrumentation – including subtle synth elements – while keeping the songs immediate, physical and built for the stage. 

Black Oak County have steadily built momentum through relentless touring and releases, earning Årets Single (Single of the Year) for “Save Your Breath” at Den Hårde Tone 2024 and Årets Rock Single (Rock Single of the Year) for “Boom Boom Baby” at the Danish Alternative Music Awards 2025. Known for their high-energy live shows, the band will support “Misprint” with their most ambitious touring cycle yet, including their first full German headline run. 

“Misprint” was released on LP (gatefold, splatter orange vinyl, limited to 500 copies), digipack CD and digital formats on 10.04.2026, via Mighty Music.

Confirmed upcoming live dates:
24.04 – Vesterbro 10, Viborg, DK
25.04 – Generator, Ringkøbing, DK
01.05 – Tobakken, Esbjerg, DK
07.05 – Skråen, Aalborg, DK
08.05 – Bygningen, Vejle, DK
09.05 – Musikhuset Elværket, Holbæk, DK
27.06 – Copenhell, Copenhagen, DK
04.07 – Datscha Open Air, Klr. Wiesental, DE
20.11 – Rockpalast, Bochum, DE
21.11 – Backstage Club, München, DE
23.11 – Mikropol, Berlin, DE
24.11 – MTC • Live Music Club, Köln, DE
25.11 – Goldmarks, Stuttgart, DE
27.11 – Monkeys Music Club, Hamburg, DE

Lineup:
Niels Beier – guitar, vocals
René Kristensen – bass, vocals
Jack Svendsen – guitars
Mike Svendsen – drums

Webshop: https://bit.ly/boc-tgt
Digital: https://bfan.link/boc-mis

Further links:
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Deezer
Bandcamp
Soundcloud

THE ZAC SCHULZE GANG Announce 2027 UK Headline Tour

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Off the back of their sold-out concert at London’s Islington Garage on Saturday April 11, and winning the “Young Artist of the Year” award for the second year in a row at the UK Blues Awards 2026, Kent blues rock trio The Zac Schulze Gang are pleased to announce their 2027 UK Headline Tour which includes their biggest London concert to date at The Islington Assembly Hall on Saturday February 27th.

Tickets are on sale at alttickets.com, Gigantic.com and The Zac Schulze Gang.

The band are best known for their explosive live shows and their signature blend of 70’s classic blues rock and modern alternative influences. Guitarist Zac Schulze commands the punk intensity of Wilko Johnson, the blues rock finesse of Rory Gallagher, and the adrenaline-pumped rock presence of AC/DC’s Angus Young.

Over the past few years, the Kent-based trio have built a loyal following who are fans of their blistering, raw-to-the-bone live shows. They’ve toured the UK and Europe extensively and have supported the likes of Samantha Fish on several tours. Their explosive sound combines classic British R&B with punk urgency, first-class musicianship, and non-stop onstage excitement.

Released in September 2025, the band’s debut album Straight To Itsays it all. The trio doesn’t mess around with niceties, preferring to play the kind of blues-infused rock’n’roll that grabs you by the throat.

Guitarist Zac Schulze, is a world-class shredder, playing with precision, speed, and passion, but the focus of the trio isn’t just his solos. The Zac Schulze Gang is an undeniable gang, a group unified by a like-minded sensibility that adds an electrifying charge to their rock’n’roll. Zac rides the thunder generated by the rhythm section of his drummer brother Ben Schulze and bassist Ant Greenwell. The trio create a massive roar, without losing sight of what matters most, the songs.

The Zac Schulze Gang’s sound and work ethic harks back to the much-loved live dynamic and relentless touring schedules of 70s icons including Rory Gallagher and Dr Feelgood. Their unique sound also embodies elements of heritage classic rock acts like AC/DC and Thin Lizzy, while giving a nod to contemporary influences like Turnstile, Royal Blood and Queens of the Stone Age.

The Gang have made lasting impressions at festivals including Eric Clapton’s Crossroads, Planet Rock’s Winter End, Fairport’s Cropredy Festival, and the Rory Gallagher Tribute Festival in Ballyshannon where the band first exploded onto the scene.

Zac Schulze won “Emerging Artist of the Year” at the UK Blues Awards 2024 and followed this by winning “Young Artist of the Year” at the UK Blues Awards in 2025 and 2026. With sold-out concerts in the Netherlands, Germany, and the UK, the Zac Schulze Gang are the band to watch.

DHP FAMILY and friends in association with THE MAIN THING presents

THE ZAC SCHULZE GANG FEBRUARY & MARCH 2027 UK TOUR

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM
ALTTICKETS.COM, GIGANTIC.COM,
ZACSCHULZEGANG.ROCKS/TOUR

Newcastle, The Cluny
Tuesday 23 February 2027
Tickets: alttickets.com
36 Lime Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE1 2PQ
https://thecluny.com

Edinburgh, Voodoo Rooms
Wednesday 24 February 2027
Tickets: Gigiantic.com
19a W Register St, Edinburgh, EH2 2AA
www.thevoodoorooms.com

Glasgow, Stereo
Thursday 25 February 2027
Tickets: Gigantic.com
22-28 Renfield Lane, Glasgow, G2 5AR
www.stereocafebar.com  

London, Islington Assembly Hall
Saturday 27 February 2027
Tickets: alttickets.com
Upper St, Islington, London, N1 2UD
https://islingtonassemblyhall.co.uk/

Bristol, Thekla
Sunday 28 February 2027
Tickets: alttickets.com
The Grove, East Mud Dock, Bristol, BS1 4RB
www.theklabristol.co.uk

Cardiff, The Globe
Tuesday 2 March 2027
Tickets: alttickets.com
125 Albany Road, Cardiff, Wales, CF24 3NSA
https://www.globecardiff.co.uk

Southampton, The Joiners
Wednesday 3 March 2027
Tickets: alttickets.com
1 St Mary Street, Southampton, SO14 1NS
https://www.facebook.com/joinerssouthampton/

Birmingham, Hare & Hounds
Thursday 4 March 2027
Tickets: alttickets.com
106 High St, King’s Heath, Birmingham, B14 7JZ
https://hareandhoundskingsheath.co.uk

NOVEMBER 2026 UK TOUR

Leeds, The Key Club
Tuesday 10 November 2026
Tickets: alttickets.com
66 Merrion St, Leeds, LS2 8LW
www.thekeyclubleeds.com

Manchester, Night & Day
Wednesday 11 November 2026
Tickets: alttickets.com
26 Oldham St, Manchester, M1 1JN
https://nightnday.org

York Crescent
Thursday 12 November 2026
Tickets: alttickets.com
8 The Crescent, York, YO24 1AW
https://thecrescentyork.com

Norwich, Waterfront Studio
Friday 13 November 2026
Tickets: alttickets.com
139-141 King St, Norwich, NR1 1QH
https://waterfrontnorwich.webflow.io

Brighton, Hope & Ruin
Saturday 14 November 2026
Tickets: alttickets.com
11-12 Queens Road, Brighton, BN1 3WA
www.hope.pub

Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
Sunday 15 November 2026
Tickets: alttickets.com
Masonic Place, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, NG1 5LB
www.rescuerooms.com

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BLUTGOTT Release New Single And Video ‘Death Of The Bloodking’ (Debauchery version)

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BLUTGOTT release the new single “Death Of The Bloodking” (Debauchery version).

DEBAUCHERY “Death Of The Bloodking” – Recorded by the amazing Dennis Ward (Helloween, Krokus, Unisonic). The epic battle of Balgeroth the Bloodking of Knochenheim against the war gods of Valhalla. Brutal dark fantasy metal straight from the underworld.

The artwork for the single was painted by Thomas Gurrath himself.

“Death Of The Bloodking” is the third single from the upcoming BLUTGOTT album.

BLUTGOTT: DEBAUCHERY VS. BALGEROTH
Die Schlacht um Knochenheim Teil 1 – Death of the Bloodking
Release October 2026

THE BLUTGOTT METAL UNIVERSE  

DEBAUCHERY Death Metal – BLOOD GOD Heavy Metal – BALGEROTH German Metal

Dark Fantasy Metal. There is no political or socio-critical message.

It’s not a band, it’s a universe. An extraordinary concept that goes far beyond music: the BLUTGOTT metal universe, consisting of the metal monsters Debauchery, Blood God, and Balgeroth.
For over 20 years, it has combined brutal metal and dark fantasy, with over 20 albums and more than 40 CDs. It is a unique world, the World of Blood Gods – populated by demonic vampire dragons, humans, elves, and dwarves. It has its own miniatures, its own tabletop wargame, art books, and more.

The new album “Death of the Bloodking” is the first part of the trilogy: “The Battle for Knochenheim”. It will be released on October 30, 2026 as a 2CD digipack, accompanied by 10 digital singles and videos.

The cataclysmic final battle between Balgeroth, the Bloodking of Knochenheim, and Luziferon, the most powerful of all demon overlords of Hell. A war whose flames engulf hundreds of thousands of worlds – from Eden to the world of the Nazarene himself.

In the War of Balgeroth, the fascist Imperium of mankind is destroyed. Asgard falls, the godly realms of Valhalla are desecrated and ravaged in apocalyptic battles.
But the greatest and most cruel battle of all time rages around Knochenheim.
The fortress metropolis on the largest stable route from Hell to Eden.
Knochenheim – a monument of horror, the dragon fortress, an unshakeable bulwark of the Blood Gods against the eternal hordes of damnation. There, the demon hordes of Luziferon meet the legions of the Trinity of Blood Gods.

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