Massacre Records Re-Sign THE ORDER on Long-Term Basis

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German metal label Massacre Records are proud to announce the long-term re-signing of Swiss hard rock / heavy metal band THE ORDER, further strengthening a collaboration that has now spanned almost 15 years.

Alongside the renewed agreement, Massacre Records also take over the former Massacre catalogue of the band, including three albums, ensuring the continued availability and promotion of THE ORDER’s back catalogue as part of this extended partnership.

Thomas Hertler, label manager at Massacre Records, comments:

“We are working with our Swiss friends of The Order for almost 15 years now. We are happy and proud to renew our collaboration with one of the most energetic live bands around and look forward to their stunning new album to come out soon – see you at the next ROW festival, guys! Keep it up!”

Bruno (THE ORDER) adds:

“We have been working with Massacre for fifteen years now, and we are proud to announce that we have renewed our contract. We look forward to another successful collaboration and thank Thomas and everyone at Massacre for their trust!”

With this renewed commitment, Massacre Records and THE ORDER reaffirm a shared vision built on trust, continuity and a passion for powerful, honest heavy metal – both on record and on stage.

THE ORDER will release their new studio album “Empires” on April 24th, 2026. Musically and lyrically, “Empires” brings together nearly 20 years of the band’s history, reconnecting with the political sharpness and raw energy of their acclaimed debut “Son Of Armageddon” while sounding more relevant and forceful than ever. Produced by V.O. Pulver at Little Creek Studios in Switzerland, the album delivers massive riffs, strong melodies and an unmistakable hard rock / heavy metal backbone.

Alongside the album announcement, THE ORDER also shared an important piece of news: frontman Gianni Pontillo has officially joined legendary Scottish rock band NAZARETH as their new lead singer and will hit the road with them already in February.

Most importantly for fans of THE ORDER, Gianni remains a full-time member of THE ORDER, continuing to front the band and being fully involved in all future recordings and activities. While some live plans for 2026 may require minor adjustments, THE ORDER remain very much alive, active and committed to celebrating their upcoming 20th anniversary with selected shows and a special setlist spanning their entire career.

THE ORDER are:
Gianni Pontillo – Vocals
Bruno Spring – Guitars
Alain Schwaller – Bass
Mauro «Tschibu» Casciero – Drums

THE ORDER online
http://www.theorder.ch
http://www.facebook.com/theorderofficial
http://www.instagram.com/theordermetal

KLAW Release Advance Single ‘Dead Eyes’ from Upcoming EP

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KLAW is a thrash metal force of nature from Switzerland!
Following the success of their album “Gods and Creators,” the band has quickly released an EP
 entitled “KLAWstrophy…the B-sides of Gods and Creators,” rounding off the creative process.
The new single “Dead Eyes” is a labor of love.

Guitarist Pat Müller: “Dead Eyes is a song about dementia – a condition that deeply frightens me as a person. The slowly creeping loss of everything that makes a person who they are, taking away everything they have worked for their entire life. Especially the stage in which the person is still aware of the change, knowing that it is irreversible, is terrifying to me.”

About the song itself: “With Dead Eyes, our goal was to push the boundaries of Thrash Metal while remaining true to our musical roots.”

Digital: save-it.cc/epr/dead-eyes

KLAW is a Metal machine from Switzerland bringing you technical yet melodic modern Thrash with groove, technicality, tempo, amazing riffing and aggressive and varied vocals. The band consists of five experienced and high class musicians eager to show the world a new dimension of what Thrash Metal can be! Aggressive and refined, complex and catchy, dark and profound yet adrenalizing – KLAW will sweep you off your feet and make you bang your head with a high energy live performance!

Tracklist:
1.Dead Eyes
2.Klawstrophy
3.Mountain Of Origin
4.Blasphemous

KLAW live:
06/03/26 Balingen at Sonnenkeller
07/03/26 Auggen at Raumstation Sternen
21/03/26 Lenzburg at Met-Bar
11/04/26 Muri at Gator
17/04/26 Schaffhausen at Metal Night/Klub 8
01/05/26 Luzern at Sedel
16/05/26 Siebnen at District 28
17/07/26 St. Silvester at Sensler Chapter
12/12/26 Lörrach at SAK

Line-up:
Pat Müller – Guitars, Backgrounds Vocals
Chasper Wanner – Guitars
Jonas Friedli – Vocals
Reto Bachmann – Drums
Dani Bürkli – Bass, Backgrounds Vocals

More Info: 
Homepage:   www.klawmetal.com
Facebook:   www.facebook.com/klawmetal
Instagram:  www.instagram.com/klawmetal
YouTube:    youtube.com/@klaw8184

Polish MUDSLINGER Release Brand New Song + Video ‘Way Down’

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MUDSLINGER is a breath of fresh air on the Polish metal scene. The group was formed by the Sacharczuk brothers (Cezary – vocals/guitar, Jakub – drums) based in the Warmian-Masurian town of Susz. The duo was completed by Michał Kwaśniak (guitar) and Łukasz Kleszczyński (bass). From the very beginning, the band had a clear goal: powerful sound, honest songs, and playing live without regard for current trends. They combine massive riffs, expressive rhythm, and uncompromising energy, creating music that works equally well on stage and in speakers.

Cezary “Czarol” Sacharczuk is an endorser of the Fryta Guitars brand, while Michał “Kwahu” Kwaśniak collaborates with Merlinka Pickups.

Following the release of the EP “Rogue” (2024), the singles “Wide Awake” and “Bleed,” the band confidently enters 2026, presenting another powerful hit in the form of the single “Way Down“. Łukasz “Dzvon” Cyndzer (Truism, ex-Acid Drinkers) produced the track, showcasing a more mature, heavier, and even more conscious side of the band. An atmospheric music video inspired by the raw aesthetic of Polish gangster cinema from the early 2000s—in the vein of films by Maciej Ślesicki and Olaf Lubaszenko—was produced by Adrian “Klama” Meissner (IT Follows, Shadohm, Patriarkh).

The band comments new song: “Way Down is our new beginning. A new lineup, a new sound, higher quality – and the start of a story we want to tell until the end. The music video for the new composition will open our second EP consisting of four songs. But it’s more than just music. We want you to not only listen, but also soak in the atmosphere of our story. Each clip is a new chapter – dark, dense, and sultry, like a good Netflix crime drama that you binge in one go… and suddenly you realize it’s 3 a.m. ‘Way Down’ is episode one. There are three more to come“.

More information: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | Spotify | WWW

DIRKSCHNEIDER to Perform All-ACCEPT Set at HELLS BELLS FESTIVAL 2026

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Hells Bells Festival has unveiled its third wave of band additions to its 2026 inaugural edition. Leading the charge is one of the most iconic voices in heavy metal history, Dirkschneider, who will bring a career-defining set of Accept classics to the Szczecin riverfront on 26-27 June 2026.

Dirkschneider will arrive in Szczecin with a very specific mission: a set comprised entirely of Accept’s greatest hits. While the performance will lean heavily on the legendary “Balls to the Wall” album, fans can expect other Accept anthems too. 

In a move that deviates from typical festival hierarchies, the organisers have opted for a “Main Acts” philosophy. Rather than a single headliner, the debut edition will be driven by multiple headline shows. Dirkschneider joins the likes of Grave Digger, Cockney Rejects, Discharge, Furia, Vader and Dezerter. 

Adding a heavy dose of fuzz to the lineup are Belzebong, who are widely regarded as one of Poland’s premier musical exports in the stoner/doom genre. Their hazy, riff-driven walls of sound have earned them a cult following across the international festival circuit, making them a perfect fit for the industrial atmosphere of Łasztownia. 

The experimental side of the underground is represented by Dola. Over the last decade, the band has emerged as one of the most fascinating entities in Polish music, defying easy categorisation. Their sound is a bleak and beautiful fusion of avant-garde black metal, ritual ambient, and sludge, occasionally punctuated by jazz and electronic elements. It is music that demands total focus and offers a unique, immersive experience.

Finally, the festival welcomes the raw energy of Seks W Czasach Wojny (transl.: Sex in Times of War). One of the most talked-about young punk crews in Poland, they have built a massive following through a strict DIY ethic and incendiary live shows that often outshine the veteran acts on the bill. Their inclusion brings a vital, fresh spirit to the 2026 lineup, proving that the future of the Polish punk scene is in safe hands.

Hells Bells Festival will take place in the heart of Szczecin, Poland, on 26-27 June 2026. The venue is the scenic Plac Gryfitów on Łasztownia, a historic island district in Szczecin known for its iconic “Craneosaurs” (historic port cranes) and stunning views of the Oder River. The festival will deliver a mix of international legends, top domestic acts and younger new bands.

Early bird weekend tickets have sold out but general weekend tickets are still available via the official festival website. In addition to standard passes, the festival offers reduced rates for minors (ages 13-18) and special family tickets (for children under 13 with a guardian). 

Secure your entry now: https://hellsbells.pl/

DOEDSVANGR Release First Track ‘Black Sun Dissolution’ from Upcoming Album

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Black metal outfit Doedsvangr unveil the first strike from their upcoming third full-length Within The Flesh; the new single ‘Black Sun Dissolution’ which is now streamingon all platforms. Alongside the track’s release, pre-orders for Within The Flesh are officially live ahead of the album’s release on the 10th of April via Soulseller Records.

Pre-order Within The Flesh here:
–World: https://soulsellerrecords.bandcamp.com
–US: https://soulsellerrecords.aisamerch.com

Frontman Doedsadmiral comments on the track: “Raw, Wild, Complex.“

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.

Now, in 2026, Doedsvangr enter a new chapter with their third full-length album Within The Flesh, set for release this spring via Soulseller Records. Hailed by Doedsadmiral as their “most bizarre and raw album to date”, Within The Flesh promises a relentless journey. Unusual, eccentric, and uncompromising. 

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:
https://www.instagram.com/doedsvangrofficial
https://www.facebook.com/doedsvangrofficial

SUBMASQ Celebrate Release of “Oedipus” EP with Video Of Rammstein Cover ‘Mutter’

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SUBMASQ, formerly known as Subterranean Masquerade, today unveils their cover of Rammstein’s “Mutter,” through an exclusive video premiere hosted by MetalSucks, celebrating their Oedipus EP, out today.

After 25 years of musical exploration and boundary-pushing creativity, long-running Israeli progressive/alt metal outfit Subterranean Masquerade begins a bold new chapter having officially changed its name to SUBMASQ. By shortening its name to SUBMASQ, the band marks an evolution that reflects both its legacy and its future.

While SUBMASQ continues to complete their impending new album – the follow-up to their acclaimed Mountain Fever LP, released in 2021 via The Lasers Edge Group’s metal label Sensory Records – this week the band unveils their first release with the truncated moniker: A new cover EP titled Oedipus. The EP features three reimagined songs, all revolving around the shared theme of mothers, including Danzig’s “Mother,” Rammstein’s “Mutter,” and Genesis’ “Mama.” Produced and rearranged by the band, Oedipus was mixed and mastered by Arie Aranovich.

SUBMASQ now presents their Rammstein cover, the song here delivered in their native Yiddish tongue and delivered through a bizarre video directed by Yalon Schori.

Vocalist Vidi Dolev reveals, “Together with a poet specializing in Yiddish, my grandmother’s tongue, we recreated the song as ‘Mame,’ exploring the space between the Yiddishkeit image of the ‘Jewish mother’ and a possible transgressive subtext. The result is a respectful, concept-driven reinterpretation rather than just a cover.

“We also produced a low-budget music video for the piece… While modest in production, we hope it reflects a spirit and intensity inspired by Rammstein’s work.”

MetalSucks writes, “As you can hear in the cover below, ‘Mutter’ is transformed from a melancholy, yet epic song of loss and maternal betrayal to a more bizarre take on the song. Translated into Yiddish, the song somehow feels more downtrodden, more pained in its delivery. And while it definitely starts off slow and demure at first, there definitely comes a point where the more metal arrangement bursts in. It gets louder, more accusatory at times.”

Watch SUBMASQ’s video covering Rammstein’s “Mutter” first through MetalSucks RIGHT HERE.

Oedipus will be released on all digital platforms this Friday, February 13th. Preorders are up at Bandcamp HERE. If you missed it, watch the lyric video for SUBMASQ’s cover of Danzig’s “Mother” HERE.

With the new name comes a new professional chapter as well. SUBMASQ has signed with Nick Grima Management and is preparing to announce extensive European touring throughout 2026 and 2027.

SUBMASQ carries the spirit of Subterranean Masquerade into the future—refined, reenergized, and focused on what comes next. Watch for further developments to be announced shortly.

https://www.submasq.net
https://submasq.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/Submasq
https://www.instagram.com/submasq