GARGANT Reveal New Video ‘Fallen King’ from Upcoming Debut Album

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GARGANT unleashes a powerful and immersive form of Dark Power Metal, driven by massive riffs, dark atmospheres, and soaring epic melodies. Rooted in the spirit of 90s metal, their sound stands as a colossal and defiant force while pushing forward with a modern and commanding signature.

Today, GARGANT proudly presents “Fallen King”, the latest music video from the acclaimed debut album “Dead Night Defiance“, released worldwide through Fireflash Records on September 25th. 

Rather than telling a traditional story of heroes and villains, “Fallen King” explores the idea of evil against evil, where no heroes remain. Set in the kingdom of pain, the song follows two ruthless forces locked in a merciless battle for the throne, proving that in a world consumed by darkness, victory belongs not to the righteous, but to the one with the strongest will to conquer and rule.

“This wasn’t just about making a music video. It was about bringing another chapter of our world to life, using images that carry the same darkness, atmosphere, and emotion as the music itself. I like our videos to be straight to the point, capturing the same energy we deliver on stage while telling the story through visual metaphors. For ‘Fallen King,’ the visual direction was inspired by the golden age of Heavy Metal videos, reimagined through our own dark fantasy vision. Every scene is meant to pull you deeper into the story and make you bang your head with us. All hail the King”, comments vocalsit Guilherme Sevens, who also directed the video clip and is known for his work with Queen, Metal Mike, Dave Evans from AC/DC, and Adagio. “Visually, we wanted to move away from the polished aesthetic of modern music videos and pay tribute to the classic Heavy Metal videos we grew up watching in the 1990s. That’s why we embraced a 4:3 aspect ratio, extensive black-and-white cinematography and strong Film Noir influences. The contrast between light and shadow mirrors the song’s central theme: evil against a greater evil. Every GARGANT video is another chapter of the same universe, and ‘Fallen King’ expands that mythology through a timeless visual language that feels both nostalgic and cinematic.

“Dead Night Defiance” is now availabe for physical pre-order and will be released on CD (with a bonus-track and a 20-page booklet) as well as on colored vinyl (incl. bonus track, 4-page insert and a signed autographcard).  

Heavy Metal. Dark Fantasy. Now forged in Steel, CD & Vinyl.

Their debut album Dead Night Defiance, recorded at Tellus Studio and produced, mixed, and mastered by Caio Mendonça alongside the band, stands as a defining statement of their sound. 

Beyond the music, GARGANT builds a complete artistic universe. Their compositions, music videos, and visual elements function as interconnected chapters of a larger narrative. Drawing inspiration from comics, cinema, painting, architecture, and literature, the band crafts dense and immersive worlds that mirror the depth of their sound. 

Founded by veterans of the Brazilian Heavy Metal scene, GARGANT features vocalist Guilherme Sevens, guitarists Caio Mendonça and Leandro Carvalho, bassist Paulo Doc, and drummer Phill Drigues. Together, they bring extensive touring experience across Europe and South America, a strong background in metal production, and a unified artistic direction that defines the band’s mature and confident presence.

GARGANT pushes forward with unwavering purpose and relentless drive, breaking beyond borders and expanding its global reach. With a growing international presence and a distinct sound, the band stands ready to bring its colossal and defiant force to stages worldwide.

LINE-UP:
Guilherme Sevens – Vocals
Caio Mendonça – Guitars
Leandro Carvalho – Guitars
Phill Drigues – Drums
Paulo Doc – Bass

SOCIAL LINKS:
Instagram: instagram.com/gargantofficial
Facebook: facebook.com/gargantofficial
X: x.com/gargantofficial
YouTube: youtube.com/@gargant

WALLFAHRER Drops Second Single ‘Gipfelthron’ with Lyric Video

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On 7 June, the first single, “Wanderer in den Schatten”, from the new album “Knochenkabinett” was released – and now the mysterious and reclusive Wallfahrer is climbing to the “Gipfelthron”.

You can experience this musically and lyrically in the new video below – an eleven-minute, solitary journey into the heart of mother nature.

The band had already released their highly acclaimed debut album “Anthologie der Abkehr” independently at the end of April 2018, with the creators remaining completely anonymous even when it came to the band’s biography.

From the outset, the musicians deliberately kept their identities and backgrounds under wraps so as not to distract from the idea behind the band, or its message or statement.

Given their musical prowess, speculation arose in the music press and within genre circles that established musicians were behind the project … [ … find out more here » ]

🎥 🎬 ⚙️ Wallfahrer

LINE-UP
Wallfahrer • All instruments, Vocals

DISCOGRAPHY
2018 • Anthologie der Abkehr • Full-length
2019 • Rattenritual • Full-length
2020 • Lightbringer​-​Leidbringer • Full-length
2021 • :A​.​A​.​S​.​D​.​W: • EP
2022 • Den Menschen so fern • Full-length
2024 • In Dubio Pro Misanthropia • Full-length
2026 • Knochenkabinett • Full-length

NEW SUN Release New Single & Lyric Video ‘Creating My Empire’

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Italian melodic death metal force New Sun have unveiled their new single and lyric video, “Creating My Empire,” taken from their upcoming debut album Hanged’s Fate, set for release on August 7, 2026, via Wormholedeath Records.

Pre-save Hanged’s Fate: orcd.co/hfalbum

“Creating My Empire” is a statement of resilience and personal transformation, where soaring melodies and crushing riffs accompany a journey through darkness, inner conflict, and rebirth. The empire becomes a metaphor for identity: our convictions can turn into the walls that separate us from the world. It’s the character himself who builds those barriers: with his own beliefs, he raises the “wall of his empire,” cutting ties with everyone and everything to defend what he believes in. In the pursuit of certainty, those walls keep growing higher, and what emerges is loneliness — a self-imposed exile, brick by brick. From there begins the real battle: confronting the prison we’ve built for ourselves, breaking free from our own chains — or our own wall — and rebuilding, step by step, until strength rises from the shadows.

Stream the single here: https://orcd.co/cmesingle

About New Sun

Born in the Italian underground, New Sun delivers a crushing blend of Death, Groove, and Black Metal. Their debut album, Hanged’s Fate, is a heavy journey through the human condition, exploring what happens when control collapses, and the road to rebirth begins. Driven by the standout single “Drag Me Down,” the record is a furious, liberating anthem about hitting rock bottom and breaking your own chains.

Follow New Sun: www.instagram.com/newsun_band – www.facebook.com/newsunmetal – newsn.bandcamp.com/track/create-my-empire

LUCID DREAMING’s New Album “Upon The Barricades” Out Now

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Last Friday marked the release of LUCID DREAMING’s new album, “Upon The Barricades.”
It tells the story of Germany in the first half of the 19th century.

Songwriter Till Oberboßel: “It’s the story of how we tried to establish a national state after shaking off Napoleon’s yoke, how we started a revolution, and how it all failed.”

The story begins in the year 1815. The Napoleonic Wars are over and Europe’s political and constitutional order needs a new layout. In Vienna, an enormous congress is held and among the many agreements made there, the founding of the German Confederation is most important. A central figure is Austria’s foreign minister Klemens von Metternich who aims to restore an order based on absolute monarchy. In 1819, he uses the murder of conservative dramatist August von Kotzebue as an excuse to introduce the Karlsbad Decrees, draconic laws of censorship, and suppress any nationalist or liberal movements.

The album, produced by Uwe Lulis (Accept), was recorded with an incredible number of guest musicians:
Blaze Bayley, Zak Stevens, Harry Conklin, Ralf Scheepers, Piet Sielck, Daniel Heiman, Andreas Geremia, Siegfried Schüßler, Deon van Heerden, Giuseppe Cialone, George Thomaidis, Said Khochsima, HP Piller, Krsto Balic, Rain Irving, Marius Danielsen, Erdmann Görg and Alessio Perardi, a kind of “Who is who” of  international metal scene.

True to the motto “More Metal – Less Keyboards,” the theme is, as expected, executed with power and full force: TIME FOR REVOLUTION!

Album: shop.el-puerto-records.com/de/bands/lucid-dreaming/
digital: save-it.cc/epr/upon-the-barricades

With the release, the spotlight is also on “Black And Red And Gold,” the first “collaboration” between Zak Stevens (SAVATAGE) and Harry Conklin (Jag Panzer)—a song that reminds us what black, red and gold really stand for!

Stream it here: open.spotify.com/intl-de/track/0rhAV4uG51spQZFMYUXD8r

TRACKLIST:
01 – Confederation
02 – Black And Red And Gold
03 – The Springtime Of Peoples
04 – Tyrant In Disguise
05 – Upon The Barricades
06 – Parliament Of Spring
07 – A Courageous Decision
08 – Waves Of The Danube
09 – Farewell (Blum`s Last Letter)
10 – Puppets On Strings

Line-up:
Till Oberboßel – Guitars, Bass, Orchestration
Alex Holzwarth – Drums

More Infos:
www.facebook.com/luciddreamingmetal/
linktr.ee/luciddreamingmetal

WHO ON EARTH Release Uplifting New Music Video for ‘Good Man Down’

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New York hard rockers WHO ON EARTH have unveiled the official music video, directed and edited by Rob “Shottie” Shotwell, for “Good Man Down,” the latest single from their recently released full-length album, It Takes The Village, available now on all streaming platforms.

Following the intensity of previous singles “Vigilance,” “Any Other Way,” and “Shadows,” “Good Man Down” reveals another dimension of WHO ON EARTH’s songwriting. Anchored by memorable hooks, driving guitars, and an uplifting message of perseverance, the track balances the band’s trademark heaviness with an undeniably accessible rock sensibility.

The band comments:

“‘Good Man Down’ gives people yet another side of the band. After the hard driving metal of ‘Vigilance,’ the big-chorus, fist-pumping of ‘Any Other Way,’ and the song from the dark alleyways, ‘Shadows,’ this one drifts more into the rock category: a straightforward head-bopping tune that lifts the spirit and encourages everyone to keep on keepin’ on despite the crap that gets thrown at us on a daily basis.“

The accompanying video captures the song’s energetic spirit while highlighting the chemistry of the band’s current lineup, bringing another standout track from It Takes The Village to life on screen.

Released earlier this year, It Takes The Village further established WHO ON EARTH as one of modern hard rock’s most compelling independent acts. Produced by Mike Orlando (Category 7, Adrenaline Mob), the album showcases a band unafraid to blend classic heavy metal influences with modern hard rock, memorable songwriting, and deeply human themes. Featuring fan favorites including “Vigilance,” “Any Other Way,” “Shadows,” and now “Good Man Down,” the record continues to build momentum as the band reaches new audiences worldwide.

Stream It Takes The Village: https://found.ee/WhoOnEarth_ItTakesTheVillage

It Takes The Village Track List: 

1. Vigilance
2. Any Other Way
3. Shadows
4. Good Man Down
5. Closer
6. Too Close
7. Double or Nothing
8. Monster!
9. Oh, Set Me Free
10. We Don’t Belong Here
11. Ascension
12. The Unbeaten

About WHO ON EARTH: 

Who On Earth cut its teeth through relentless gigging across the New York tri-state area, with founding members Coosh and Pete previously tearing up stages as MadHaus. During 2020, the longtime collaborators shifted focus from covers to original material, quickly writing ten songs and entering Sonic Stomp Studio with producer Mike Orlando (Category 7, Adrenaline Mob). Joined by drummer Joe D’Aqui, the group crafted a heavy, story-driven sound rooted in influences like Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Metallica, Alice in Chains, and Tool. Despite pandemic delays, the sessions yielded their debut full-length album Blame’, released in October 2022.

Following the addition of guitarists Bruce Gatewood and Johnny James Barone, the band gained traction with a heavier reimagining of Toto’s “Hold the Line,” now their most-streamed track. Lineup changes continued with drummer Howie Fallon joining in 2024, bringing renewed chemistry and power, though tragedy struck later that year with the passing of Gatewood. In late 2024, Jimmy Kocha joined, filling the role of co-lead guitarist, solidifying the lineup that is currently in full force today. Honoring his legacy, the band pushed forward, releasing the Smoke & Mirrors EP in March 2025—a sharp, socially reflective six-song release.

2026 marks Who On Earth’s return with their brand new album, It Takes The Village; a 12 track record of pure and relentless rock and metal that reignites the spirit of heavy music.

Lineup: 
Coosh – Vocals
Pete Rizzi – Bass
Johnny James Barone – Guitar
Jimmy Kocha – Guitar
Howie Fallon – Drums

Follow WHO ON EARTH:
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Blues Icon DANIELLE NICOLE Announces Fireflies February 2027 UK Tour

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Danielle Nicole is excited to announce her “Fireflies” February 2027 UK Tour. Tickets go on sale at 10am (UK) on Friday July 10th from The Gig Cartel.

The tour will showcase tracks from her new studio album Fireflies released by 40 Below Records on Friday August 28th which is available to pre-save and pre-order HERE.

The 5-date UK tour takes in London, The 100 Club (Feb 17), Manchester, Academy 3 (Feb 18), Glasgow, Oran Mor (Feb 19), Leeds, Brudenell (Feb 20), and Newcastle, Cluny (Feb 21).

The upcoming Fireflies album features the singles “Gaslight” and “Tug of War,” the latter described as a soulful anthem about reclaiming strength in the face of imbalance and emotional exhaustion. “I wrote ‘Tug of War’ for anyone finding themself no longer willing to accept the terms of a one-way relationship,” says Danielle.

Long celebrated for her commanding voice, masterful bass playing, and emotionally fearless songwriting, Danielle Nicole traces the beginning of her musical journey back to a transformative moment in her teenage years: seeing Etta James perform live in Kansas City.

“We had a great blues festival in Kansas City,” Nicole recalls, “and I was able to see Etta James perform. She was fearless. My parents were musicians who played in cover bands, so music was always part of my family — but I didn’t realize I wanted to sing and perform, too, until I heard Etta.”

That reverence for the great soul singers, storytellers, and trailblazers who came before her has fueled a career spanning nearly 25 years, including 10 Blues Music Awards, a Grammy nomination, induction into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame, and the South Canada Blues Hall of Fame, as well as international acclaim as both a songwriter and performer. With Fireflies, Nicole delivers what may be her most personal and musically adventurous statement yet — a raw, deeply felt collection recorded live to analog tape that explores grief, resilience, empowerment, and transformation through a rich blend of blues, soul, R&B, and roots music.

“There’s a lot of soul-driven music here,” she says. “A lot of storytelling. It’s a major step forward in my songwriting.”

Produced by Tony Braunagel and recorded in Nicole’s hometown of Kansas City, Fireflies emerged during a profoundly emotional chapter in her life following the loss of her brother Kris — her lifelong friend, bandmate, and musical collaborator. Though grief initially made it difficult to complete the songs, Nicole found renewed inspiration through collaboration with guitarist Brandon Miller and legendary keyboardist Jim Pugh.

“Every album is an era of your life, where you write about whatever you’re going through,” Nicole explains. “When my brother passed away, I was still writing a lot, but my grief kept me from completing some of these songs. I had to push hard through the mental blocks.”

The resulting album balances vulnerability with strength. Songs like “Soulside” channel heartbreak into perseverance, while “Gaslight” and “Tug Of War” emerge as defiant, empowering declarations of self-worth. Elsewhere, “Take Me Back” reflects on Nicole’s Missouri upbringing and features Luther Dickinson of North Mississippi Allstars.

If previous albums like Cry No More and The Love You Bleed showcased the breadth of Nicole’s modern roots sound, Fireflies pushes the envelope even further into classic soul and R&B territory while remaining grounded in the blues tradition that launched her career. The album’s title track reflects on the quiet transition from innocence to adulthood — those fleeting moments when life changes before you even realize it.

Ultimately, Fireflies is both deeply personal and universally resonant: a record that honors loss while searching for light, connection, and what comes next.

DANIELLE NICOLE “FIREFLIES” FEBRUARY 2027 UK TOUR

TICKETS AVAILABLE FROM THE GIG CARTEL

LONDON, THE 100 CLUB

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2027

Tickets: The Gig Cartel
100 Oxford Street, London, W1D 1LL
www.the100club.co.uk

MANCHESTER, ACADEMY 3
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 18, 2027
Tickets: The Gig Cartel
Manchester University Students Union,
Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PR
https://www.manchesteracademy.net

GLASGOW, ORAN MOR
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 19, 2027
Tickets: The Gig Cartel
Byres Rd, Glasgow, G12 8QX
https://oran-mor.co.uk

LEEDS, BRUDENELL
SATURDAY FEBRUARY 20, 2027
Tickets: The Gig Cartel
33 Queen’s Rd, Burley, Leeds, LS6 1NY
www.brudenellsocialclub.co.uk

NEWCASTLE, CLUNY
SUNDAY FEBRUARY 21, 2027
Tickets: The Gig Cartel
36 Lime Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE1 2PQ
https://thecluny.com

More information: Website | Instagram | Facebook | Spotify | Apple Music | YouTube