ASCHEN Drop New Lyric Video ‘The Last Glow’ from Upcoming Debut Album

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Basque black metal unit Aschen has released a haunting lyric video for their latest track, “The Last Glow.” The song is a standout piece from their upcoming debut album, The Never Ending Search, set to be unleashed on March 13, 2026.

“The Last Glow” paints a world after the sun’s death, where humanity survives by feeding a single flame that slowly consumes everything, until only the self remains. The flame becomes a metaphor for human dissatisfaction: endless, devouring, and only resolved through inner transformation.

Founded in 2022 by Mikel Telletxea (vocals, guitar, programming), Aschen has grown from a solo vision into a powerful creative partnership with the addition of bassist Atauzz (Korkut, Kurkuma, 2Sonte).

The duo recorded the debut at Atala Studios in Spain, ensuring the project’s raw energy was captured with precision. To achieve a massive, professional finish, the album was mastered by Toni Lindgren at the world-renowned Fascination Street Studios in Sweden—the same hands behind the sound of heavyweights like Dimmu Borgir, Katatonia, and Kreator.

The Sound of Aschen
Aschen’s approach to black metal is both aggressive and expansive. By blending traditional frost-bitten roots with doom-laden atmosphere and technical blast beats, the band creates a soundscape that is as melodic as it is punishing. Lyrically, they bridge the gap between English and Basque, exploring themes of psychological fracture and environmental decay that go far beyond standard genre tropes.

Connect with ASCHEN:

aschen1.bandcamp.com
www.facebook.com/people/Aschen/61556623060502
www.youtube.com/@aschenband

FROZEN FACTORY Unleash Visceral New Lyric Video for ‘Apoca-Lip-Sync’

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Progressive alt-metal phenomenon Frozen Factory returns with “Apoca-Lip-Sync,” a searing track that exposes the manipulation and chaos of modern society. With razor-sharp lyrics and visceral imagery, the band confronts blind obedience, systemic control, and self-destruction, all while questioning where hope, heart, and strength truly lie.

Stream “Apocalypse Inc.”: orcd.co/apocalypseinc

Also Available: Previous Singles:

The Nothing I Want More: Watch: youtu.be/NSmt1DvuW00 – Stream: orcd.co/tniwm

“Get More Stupid”: Watch: youtu.be/66fUkMFtxSM – Stream: orcd.co/gms

About Frozen Factory

Frozen Factory shapes a distinct heavy rock sound built on prog-leaning metal and exploring deep themes of conflict, truth, and mystery. Their expansive influences span from the classic rock introspection of Pink Floyd and the metal might of Iron Maiden to the alternative intensity of Alice in Chains and the dark wave textures of Depeche Mode, showcasing a band with strong artistic control.

Formed in late 2018, the band’s direction was quickly cemented by the arrival of British/Finnish vocalist Stephen Baker. Following their debut album Planted Feet and their first live show in 2020, the current lineup—featuring drummer Marianne Heikkinen and lead guitarist Zsolt Szilagyi—solidified their momentum. Their 2022 album, Of Pearls & Perils, garnered notable radio support, including airplay on Germany’s SWR1, setting a high benchmark for their new material.

FROZEN FACTORY Line-Up:
Stephen Baker – Lead Vocals
Tomi Hassinen – Bass
Zsolt Szilagyi – Lead Guitar
Johnny Koivumäki – Rhythm Guitar
Marianne Heikkinen – Drums.

Connect with FROZEN FACTORY:
frozenfactorymusic.com
instagram.com/frozenfactorymusic
facebook.com/frozenfactorymusic
youtube.com/frozenfactorymusic

Between Forgetting & Remembering: MeloDeathers FROM ASHES REBORN Release Third Single ‘Wraiths Of Memories’

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At the beginning of December last year, after a lengthy hiatus, FROM ASHES REBORN announced their return, which was celebrated with the release of their first single, “Chasing Utopia”, followed by the second one, “In Truth Divided”.

The brand new follow-up single, “Wraiths Of Memories”, also gives a captivating preview of the upcoming second album “Chasing Utopia” – the highly explosive follow-up to their 2018 debut “Existence Exiled”!

Further information, artwork and release details will follow shortly.
Stay tuned and follow the band on their social media channels to stay up to date.

Between hope and doom, between salvation and deception – “Chasing Utopia” tells of a world that has lost itself. A world in which meaning has become a commodity – and truth a tool of those who know how to sell it …

The band describes the new single:
“‘Wraiths Of Memories’ is a descent into the echoes of the past – where memories turn to ghosts and every scar tells its own story. It speaks of loss, self-reflection, and the struggle to find light in the ruins of what once was. Carried by melancholic melodies and driving intensity, the song shifts between fragility and strength. A reflection on holding on and letting go – and on what remains when even memory starts to fade.”

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With their brilliant debut album, FROM ASHES REBORN confidently counted themselves among the most promising new MELODIC DEATH METAL bands from Germany.
Founded in 2017, the talented musicians from Wittlich presented a stunning first work … [ … learn more here » ]

LINE-UP
Ronny • Vocals
Dirk • Lead & solo guitar
Sebastian • Rhythm guitar & backing vocals
Thomas • Drums

DISCOGRAPHY
2018 • Existence Exiled • Full-length
2026 • Chasing Utopia • Full-length

More information: https://www.facebook.com/thesplendidpath/

MILWAUKEE METAL FESTIVAL 2026 Adds DEATH ANGEL (Performing ‘Act III’), VIO-LENCE + More to Lineup

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Just when fans thought it couldn’t get any better, Milwaukee Metal Festival is pleased to now surprise everyone with five new additions to the lineup! As IRON REAGAN moves now to Saturday due to them joining a tour, DEATH ANGEL will now claim IRON REAGAN’s Friday spot, in which they will be performing a special ‘Act III’ set. VIO-LENCE has now also been added to Friday, meanwhile, INCITE has also moved from Sunday to Friday, with the triple threat of GREEN JELLŸ, STILL STAYER + VACANT VOICE now claiming the Sunday openings!

Fans can get access to the Thursday pre-party on June 4 for FREE with the purchase of a 3-day festival pass to MILWAUKEE METAL FEST. Come see ACID BATH, KILLSWITCH ENGAGE, MINISTRY, OBITUARY, AGALLOCH + many more for the BEST WEEKEND EVER!

The festival will once again return to The Rave/Eagles Club from June 5 – 7, 2026, with the pre-party kicking off on June 4! Three-day passes, two-day passes, single-day tickets, and a limited number of reserved seats are on sale now. For the full lineup, ticket options, and festival updates can be found at THIS LOCATION.

Milwaukee Metal Fest is proudly sponsored by Sumerian Records, Blue Grape Music, Reigning Phoenix Music, Copycats Hi-Fi Media, Nuclear Blast Records, Martyrstore.net, Metal Blade Records, Blk II Blk Records, Mindsnap Music, and The Rave/Eagles Club.

The updated lineup and day splits can be found below!

Milwaukee Metal Fest 2026 will once again showcase a wide range of metal styles, including death metal, doom, hardcore, metalcore, thrash, industrial, and underground extremity, with performances spread across multiple stages throughout the venue. In addition to live music, the festival will feature a dedicated floor for merchandise and collectibles, giving fans access to exclusive band merch, vinyl, rare items, and more throughout the weekend.

The final lineup is now as follows:

Friday, June 5:

Acid Bath
Obituary
Agalloch (Retrospective Set)
Death Angel (Act III Set)t
Incantation
Vio-lence
Pallbearer
Hirax
NunSlaughter
Master
Polkadot Cadaver
Creeping Death
Morta Skuld
Incite
Flesh Parade
Dusk
Jeffrey Nothing
Dawn Of Ouroboros
Blood Vulture
Cardiac Arrest
Thanatotic Desire
Eyes of the Living
Misery
Dirt

Saturday, June 6:

Killswitch Engage
Suicidal Tendencies
Machine Head
Power Trip
Agalloch (Ashes Against the Grain Album Set)
After the Burial
NAILS
Iron Reagan
Napalm Death (Rave Bar Set)
Armored Saint
Sacred Reich
Havok
Prong
Macabre
Weekend Nachos
Internal Bleeding
Generation Kill
Belushi Speed Ball
Sworn Enemy
Castrator
Casket Robbery
Human Artifacts
Heavy//Hitter
Brick by Brick
Threnody
The Suffering
Striking 13

Sunday, June 7:

Ministry
Napalm Death
John Bush (Celebrating The Songs of Anthrax 1993-2003)
All Shall Perish (Celebrating 20 years of ‘The Price Of Existence’)
Cyco Miko
Integrity
UADA
Deadguy
Primitive Man
Waking The Cadaver
Visceral Disgorge
Green Jellÿ
The Crosses (Performing Die Kreuzen)
Face Yourself
SUREFIRE
9 Dead
Frog Mallet
Still Stayer
Lecherous Nocturne
Gored Embrace
Dead by Wednesday
Texas Toast Chainsaw Massacre
Trip to the Morgue
Dark Horse Prophet

ABOUT MILWAUKEE METAL FEST

Founded in 1987, Milwaukee Metal Fest is one of the longest-running and most influential metal festivals in the United States, with a rich history of showcasing groundbreaking artists across the heavy music spectrum. After establishing itself as a cornerstone of American metal through the late 1980s and 1990s, the festival was revived in 2023 under the direction of Hatebreed frontman Jamey Jasta, ushering in a new era while honoring its legacy. Today, Milwaukee Metal Fest continues to unite fans and artists for an uncompromising celebration of metal across the iconic stages of The Rave/Eagles Club.

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Finnish BARREL Explore Darkness And Mythology on Debut Album “Triptych”

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Photo by Juha “Wuorlock” Wuorinen

Finnish metal force BARREL has released its long-awaited debut album Triptych, a three-part journey that explores dark mythologies, human nature, and the metaphysics of conflict.


Hailing from Tampere, Barrel delivers a versatile and uncompromising take on metal.

The band began paving the way for Triptych in December with the release of the first single “Scavenger”, followed by “Sophia’s Repentance” in January. Now, the full three-part opus is finally unleashed. The epic lead single “War” serves as a tribute to a Ukrainian war hero.

“’War’ tells the story of Vitalii Volodymyrovych Skakun. It is a tribute to the determination of one man and an entire nation — the willingness to do what must be done. To say ‘no’ to genocidal terror and nihilistic fascism. It is a tribute to those who are ready to defend their homeland and its existence, regardless of the cost. Never forget the price of peace. Never forget Vitalii. Slava Ukraini! Heroyam slava!”, the band states.

The story of Triptych is brought to life through a comic-book universe created by artist Juha “Wuorlock” Wuorinen. Each single has been accompanied by a comic narrative inspired by the song’s story. Wuorinen has designed the band’s whole visual world, including album artwork and promo pic.

“Working with Barrel has been both extremely rewarding and challenging, because the themes of the songs are so vast, it’s difficult to compress something essential into a single page”, says Wuorinen.

Artwork by Juha “Wuorlock” Wuorinen

“Triptych is Barrel’s unholy trinity. A three-part painting of the metaphysics of Satan. A collection of stories about the names and meanings humanity has given to primal phenomena within itself and the universe. The dramatic arc moves from the birth of Satan through the creation of our world and the fall of man, toward the end times, war, and eternal rest. Triptych dives deep and swims against the current. It challenges meaning and wholeness in an era where the wide road leads to emptiness and alienation,” Barrel comments.

Triptych tracklist:
1. Cryptomnesia
2. Prelude to the Fall of Man
3. Scavenger
4. Sophia’s Repentance
5. Prelude to War
6. Signs for Kings
7. Dogma Denied
8. War
9. Ode to the Fallen

Barrel celebrates the release of Triptych last week in Tampere at Thrasherie Bar. The band’s conquest of Finnish venues continues with the following shows:

20.03.2026 – RockNeck, Jyväskylä (w/ Wizards Of Hazards, Cardinal Fleet)
27.03.2026 – Varjobaari, Tampere (w/ Steel Systems, Miss Vain)
15.05.2026 – Nirvana, Turku (w/ Pressure Points, Sum of Seven)
16.05.2026 – Bar 15, Seinäjoki (w/ TBA)
29.08.2026 – Toppila Klubi, Oulu (w/ Burning Point, Steel Systems)

Barrel lineup:
Valtteri – vocals
Vellu – bass, backing vocals, cello
Janne – guitar
Joonas – guitar
Vili – drums

More information: INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | BANDCAMP | SPOTIFY

FIGHT FROM WITHIN Partner with Arson Theory And Release New Single ‘Checkmate’

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Upstate New York metalcore outfit Fight From Within kick off 2026 with the release of their new single, “Checkmate,” marking an exciting new partnership with Arson Theory. Produced by Todd Golder of Sirens & Sailors, the track showcases the band’s aggressive precision, and dynamic songwriting.

“We’re incredibly excited to work with a bunch of awesome bands and homies over at Arson Theory,” the band shares. “It was a pleasure to work with a legend in our local scene for our next single. Checkmate is just the beginning of 2026.”

With Todd Golder at the helm, the single captures both the raw energy of Fight From Within’s live presence and the refined edge of their studio sound. As their first release of the year, “Checkmate” sets the tone for what promises to be an active and impactful 2026, with more new music and announcements on the way.

“Checkmate” is available now on all major streaming platforms.

FIGHT FROM WITHIN ON TOUR:
The Mini Gun Mini Run w/ Autumn Lies Buried
4/23 Ironton, OH – The Crows Nest
4/24 Owensboro, KY – Escape Today
4/25 Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s
4/26 Joliet, IL – The Forge

Headliner for Thanatos Release Party
6/13 Scanton, PA – Moon Tavern

Tickets can be found HERE

ight From Within were founded in Upstate New York in early 2021. Their sound lands at the intersection of metalcore, hardcore, and beatdown. With deeply diverse influences ranging from Bury Your Dead, Polaris, Evergreen Terrace, Emmure, Invent/Animate, Every Time I Die, and Attila, they have crafted their own distinct sound.

In 2022, they began tracking new music with Pablo Viveros of Chelsea Grin. They have taken the stage at many key festivals, from Sonic Temple to The Gathering of the Juggles to Inkcarceration. The band is headed into 2026 like a freight train — all gas, no brakes.

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website – Spotify – Facebook – Instagram – YouTube – Merch