Berlin-based thrashers DEIMOS’ DAWN (featuring scene veteran Marc Grewe on vocals) will release a hard-hitting live album “Live To The Slaughter” on May 8th! The 13 tracks were recorded at their “God Of Pain” EP release show on October 26th, 2024, which took place as part of Final Cry’s 35th anniversary fest at the sold-out Subkultur in Hanover. The material was mixed and mastered by Marc Wüstenhagen, who managed to capture the great atmosphere of the evening and combine it with a fat yet consistently authentic live sound.
“Live To The Slaughter” will officially be released on all major digital platforms on May 8th, but will already be available on CD for the first time in advance on April 25th at a pre-release show at Mosh im Mai in Kiel! But that’s not all: even before the live record sees the light of day, the band is planning another special surprise by releasing a rather unusual cover song. Stay tuned and keep an eye on the band’s social media channels over the coming weeks!
Finnish melodic death/black metal band Se, Josta Ei Puhuta are set to release their fourth studio album, Syvyyden portit on saatava auki, on 29 May 2026 via Inverse Records. The second single ‘Varis’ is unleashed today and its accompanying music video can be seen below.
The band comments: “Varis is the album’s Book of Revelation, an omen and a warning. This is a song where darkness does not creep in quietly: it is proclaimed. A menacing mid-tempo onslaught pulls the listener deep into language and imagery where hope is not a promise, but a trap. In this world, every sign has already been written, and every step takes you closer to what cannot be undone.
And behold, see those who have strayed twice over. Like darkness itself, where fallen stars go to die.
Varis is not just a song, but a vision: blood-soaked wings, chaos carved from hatred, and a shadow-draped messenger building a ship on the waves without a lighthouse. The atmosphere remains dense and threatening, like a prophecy that no longer whispers, it demands. It does not invite the listener in. It commands.
Varis is cruel and beautiful at the same time: a blessing that feels like a curse. It is a praise of the leper’s beauty, and a hymn to the moment when the world turns against itself. When the sheep are led into a grave already dug, and no one even pretends to know what is right anymore.
Varis is a song where prophecy is born from fire and rage. Not to comfort, but to awaken. The time is near.”
–Composed & lyrics by Samu Männikkö –Mixed & mastered by Tore Stjerna (Necromorbus Studio) –ISRC: FI3FC2654303 –Single cover: Juho-Pekka Lappalainen
Modern metal collective HumanKind have released a deeply emotional piano version of their single “The Darkness I Own,” accompanied by a brand new official video. Stripping the song down to its emotional core, the new rendition highlights the vulnerability and introspective weight behind the original track, offering listeners a more intimate perspective on one of the band’s most powerful songs.
While the original song – released in May 2025 via ROAR here – gained attention for its dynamic blend of heavy modern metal and raw emotional intensity, the piano version reveals another layer of the song’s meaning. With its minimal arrangement and haunting atmosphere, the track places the focus squarely on the lyrics and the emotional journey at the heart of the song, emphasizing themes of inner struggle, self-reflection, and personal growth.
“The Darkness I Own deals with depression and mental issues as a constant companion in life,” says the band about the song. “Sometimes healing is not possible and we have to learn to accept the circumstances we find ourselves in, yet drawing strength from this acceptance and learning to persevere and finally prevail.”
HumanKind are an emerging force in the modern heavy music scene, blending elements of modern metal, alternative and metalcore into a sound that balances intensity and atmosphere. Through emotionally driven songwriting and immersive soundscapes, the band has quickly built a growing and dedicated audience.
Powerful vocals, atmospheric arrangements and a clear artistic vision shape HumanKind’s identity. Their music explores universal themes such as inner conflict, resilience and self-discovery, delivering songs that feel honest, intense and deeply relatable.
HumanKind is: Samuel Scholz (Vocals) Maria Kimberly Huehn (Guitar) Simon Keil (Guitar) Dominik “Doemsen” Stotzem (Bass) Silas Schué (Drums)
HARSH are the new rising stars within the hard rock scene. The band from Paris revives their traditional sound with a modern twist and catchy melodies. Their songs and live shows strike with theatricality, paired with a rare sensitivity that forges a strong bond with the audience. Born from a deep friendship, the band succeeds in the bold challenge of combining musical power with emotional sincerity.
Following the success of their debut album “Out Of Control” (2022), and more than 300 shows played, the French band is ready to release their second, new album called “Feels”, on July 3rd, 2026 through Fireflash Records (WOLF, FURIES, ROCK JUSTICE a.o.) and will carry their rock into every heart they encounter. “We’re thrilled to join forces with Fireflash Records to make Harsh’s next chapter more exciting than ever“, comments the band. “We had a lot of things to put into music, a lot of stories and feelings. For this album we wanted to express and share our feelings with the audience. When it came down to choosing a name for the album, “Feels” felt natural.”
The album was mixed and mastered by Hannes Braun (KISSIN‘ DYNAMITE a.o.).
The energetic “Fuel To The Fire“ and the cover of the 80s classic “Maniac“ are already out and a new single and video will be released on April 3rd, along with the album pre-sale. Stay tuned!
HARSH live: March 28 – Le 33 Tours – Saintes (FR) May 16 – L’empreinte – Savigny Le Temps (FR) July 31 – The Garage – Glasgow (UK) August 1 – The Auld Gambling Hoose – Alloa (UK) August 15 – Savfest – Coalville (UK)
HARSH is: Albert Arnold – Lead vocals & guitar Séverin Piozzoli – Guitar & backing vocals Julien Martin – Bass & backing vocals Léo Löwenthal – Drums & backing vocals
California has always been fertile ground for thrash metal, leading the charge with some of the genre’s most legendary acts. San Diego’s NUKEM follows in the footsteps of thrash metal’s founding fathers, producing the kind of time-tested, neck-breaking thrash that invokes deep nostalgia while still sounding fresh and modern.
The thrashers are now launching the latest aural assault from the offering, “Into the Kill Zone,” which features a guest solo by DEATH ANGEL shredder Rob Cavestany. The song can be found along with a lyric video at THIS LOCATION.
Nukem guitarist Steve Brogden comments, “This was one of the earlier songs we had written for this album and it came together rather fast and easy. My original working title for it was ‘DA01’ because I felt it had some heavy influence from our brothers in Death Angel, so it only felt fitting to ask Rob Cavestany to lay down a guest solo! Rob came out swinging and he knocked it out of the park!
“The song’s actual topic came a book of the same name written by a retired police officer. He interviewed other officers on the weight of drawing their weapon in the line of duty and having to make split second decisions that could mean life or death to the officer or the ones they are sworn to protect. A pretty heavy topic that I don’t feel is touched on very often.”
The track is taken from the band’s forthcoming sophomore full-length, ‘The Grave Remains,’ which is due on April 10, 2026 via Redefining Darkness. Pre-orders are now live in the U.S. HERE and the rest of the world HERE.
The artwork for ‘The Grave Remains’ was created by Megan Mushi.
Nukem is a Thrash metal force from San Diego, California, that delivers an honest, old school thrash attack. Formed in 2012, Nukem released their 2016 debut album “The Unholy Trinity,’ which was mixed & mastered by Ulrich Wild (Pantera, Static X, Dethklok, White Zombie) and was released via Sleaszy Rider Records out of Greece.
Nukem had entered the studio in 2024 once again with Ulrich Wild to work on our second album. Ten songs of pure molten metal! Some songs are full on unstoppable Bay Area style Thrash metal violence while others are more of a mid tempo power groove. Nukem has now forged a new union with Redefining Darkness for the release of their oncoming onslaught… stay tuned!
Recording Lineup: Steve Brogden – Vocals & Guitar Norm Leggio – Drums Don Lauder – Bass
Live Lineup: Steve Brogden – Vocals & Guitar Norm Leggio – Drums Don Lauder – Bass Xander Gambini – Guitar
Special Guests: Gary Holt (Exodus, Slayer) – Solo on ‘Empress of Evil’ Lee Altus (Exodus/Heathen) – Solo on ‘Don’t believe a word’ Rob Cavestany (Death Angel) – Solo on ‘Into the Kill Zone’ Russ Tippons (Satan) – Solo on ‘Random Acts of Violence’ Laura Christine (Dark Angel/Warface) – Solo on ‘Empress of Evil’
Cover Art: Megan Mushi
Produced by Steve Brogden & Nukem Recorded at The Wilderness with Ulrich Wild & Forge Audio with Steve Brogden Forge Audio with Steve Brogden Mixed by Ulrich Wild Mastered by Maor Appelbaum
For Fans Of: Exodus, Megadeth, Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax, Overkill
Melodic rockers Frontline share today the new single, “Two Tickets To The Afterglow”, taken from their new studio album, “Rebirth”, set for release on May 15, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
The official video for the track is also available below.
The band commented: “With ‘Two Tickets To The Afterglow’ we wanted a song that feels fearless and uplifting. It’s about moving forward, leaving yesterday behind and turning your scars into something powerful. At the same time, it shows where Frontline stands today, honoring our melodic rock roots while pushing the sound into a bold new era”.
With “Rebirth”, German melodic rock pioneers Frontline return with a powerful and emotional statement, opening a new chapter in a career that has helped define European AOR since the late 1980s.
The band commented on the record, by saying: “Rebirth” truly reflects what this album stands for. After more than 20 years of silence, it’s our resurrection as a band. We wanted to honor our legacy and, most importantly, the fans who kept Frontline alive all these years, while bringing our signature melodies, hooks, and emotions into the present. This album opens a new chapter without forgetting where we come from”.
Founded in Nuremberg in 1989, Frontline quickly established themselves as one of the genre’s leading acts, built around the unmistakable voice of Stephan Kämmerer and a songwriting approach rooted in strong melodies, big hooks and album-oriented vision.
Over the years, Frontline released a string of acclaimed albums including the genre-defining debut “The State Of Rock” (1994), followed by “Two Faced”, “Heroes”, “Right Attitude”, “Against The World”, “The Seventh Sign”, and “Circles”, earning an international reputation as one of Germany’s most respected AOR exports. Their sound blends soaring vocals, melodic guitar work and polished production, inspired by the golden era of late ’80s and early ’90s hard rock, with a distinct European character.
Following the passing of guitarist and songwriter Robby Böbel in 2022, “Rebirth” represents both a tribute to the band’s legacy and a step forward into new creative territory. The album features the original singer Stephan Kämmerer alongside new guitarist and producer Christian Mühlroth, whose fresh energy and musical vision play a key role in shaping this new era of Frontline.
Comprised of 14 brand new AOR tracks, “Rebirth” delivers a direct, no frills melodic rock approach, driven by anthemic, uplifting and sparkling choruses, emotional performances and confident songwriting. The singles “Two Tickets To The Afterglow”, “Burning Horizon” and “After You’re Gone” highlight the band’s ability to balance classic AOR values with renewed intensity and focus.
“Rebirth” is more than a comeback – it is a reaffirmation of Frontline’s identity and a celebration of melody, emotion and the timeless spirit of AOR, reborn for today and ready for the future.
“Rebirth” Tracklist:
1. Burning Horizon 2. Blacktop Parachute 3. After You’re Gone 4. Two Tickets To The Afterglow 5. Boulevard Echo 6. Burning Shadows 7. One Life One Love 8. Stone And Feather 9. Shattered Glass Dreams 10. Heart On The Dashboard 11. Burning The Distance 12. White Line Miracle 13. Back To The Bright 14. Arc Of Lightning
Line Up: Stephan Kämmerer Christian Mühlroth Diego de Sousa Pires Eric Juris Andreas Latzko
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