THUNDER RISING Present Official Video for ‘Dreaming Song to You’

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Heavy metal powerhouse THUNDER RISING is not just revisiting the golden age of rock: they’re REFORGING it. The Italian veterans present the official video for their soul-searing second single, “Dreaming Song to You,” a colossal rock ballad taken from the album Horizon Line.

“Dreaming Song to You” is the emotional core of Horizon Line, a track described as a journey through the spirit of exploration. Driven by solid song structures, showcased by unflinching guitar virtuosity, and anchored by a truly standout vocal performance, this ballad is your ticket aboard a metaphorical motorcycle ride deep into your own emotions.

Previous videos:
“Master of Destiny”: https://youtu.be/MNJ8yRlY6PQ
“The Prisoner”: youtu.be/POIgeyGhvY8

Stream “Horizon Line”: open.spotify.com/HorizonLine
CD: http://www.auralwebstore.com/shop/HorizonLine

THE SOUND: REAL VINTAGE, MODERN CRUSH

Thunder Rising delivers a sound intimate to those who live and die by the sacred riff, having perfectly distilled the rich essence of the late ’70s and ’80s. This isn’t theoretical appreciation; it’s deep-cut knowledge, forged by the band’s history, which includes production work with Italian heavyweights like Firehouse and prog titans Arachnes during that very era. Their signature style, self-dubbed “Real Vintage,” is an expertly crafted fusion of heavy rock power and melodic sophistication that draws equally from the crushing, organ-drenched riffage reminiscent of prime Deep Purple and Rainbow, and the soaring, arena-ready vocal hooks and melodic sensibilities that dominated the era, channeling the spirit of bands like Journey and Boston. Crucially, this authenticity isn’t achieved through cheap digital imitation. Thunder Rising deploys a devastating arsenal of TRUE VINTAGE GEAR—including Hammond organs, classic Fender guitars, and genuine Marshall stacks—all paired with modern, cutting-edge recording techniques. The result is a sound that is both POWERFULLY VINTAGE and CRYSTAL CLEAR, showcasing the band’s deep experience delivered with uncompromising modern clarity.

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AKHLYS Unveil New Video for ‘Ephialtes’

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The veil parts once again as AKHLYS premiere a new visual manifestation for the track ‘Ephialtes‘. Taken from 2020’s abyssal masterpiece “Melinoë“, this haunting piece is brought to life by artist Chthonia who amplifies the intensity, mirroring the lyrical descent into terror and a nightmarish transformation of the inner self!

“Take me below
This terror extolled
Raise me upon madness
That throne of old

Bestower of panic
Father of All-fright
Ecstatic mad furor
Clothed in midnight” (‘Ephialtes’)

AKHLYS mainman Naas Alcameth (NIGHTBRINGER, BESTIA ARCANA) comments:

“‘Ephialtes‘ is represented as an invocation of the nocturnal double, encountered within the liminal threshold between waking and dreaming. The song speaks of a confrontation with an ‘other’ that is both mirror and master, initiator and adversary, through which the self undergoes an ecstatic displacement and is symbolically re-crowned through terror. The concept of dread as revelation is at the heart of the matter, the ‘mysterium tremendum et fascinans’, where the sacred manifests as something that is simultaneously fascinating and dreadful.“

‘Ephialtes‘ is a central threshold within “Melinoë“, articulating the themes of dream-states, nightmarish images, and esoteric philosophy that define the project’s singular vision. Check out further visual evocations created by Chthonia for ‘The Mask of Night-Speaking‘, ‘The Dreaming Eye‘, ‘Maze of Phobetor‘ and ‘Through the Abyssal Door‘ on AKHLYS‘ YouTube channel!

AKHLYS was formed 2009 by Naas Alcameth (NIGHTBRINGER, AORATOS, BESTIA ARCANA) as a musical expression for the inexplicable visions, journeys and phenomena that occur in liminal lands between slumber and awakening. Initially exploring these concepts via Dark Ambient in debut “Supplication” (2009) and then haunting Black Metal through lauded follow-up “The Dreaming I” (2015), Alcameth has once again reified and rarefied this vision, giving rise to a third and crowning work, “Melinoë“, which was released in December 2020.

Earning widespread acclaim for their live performances, AKHLYS secured a partnership with Parasite Gallows Booking in 2022. Amidst numerous tours and festival appearances in Europe, Israel, Latin America and the United States, the recent years have also witnessed the crafting of new compositions destined for the band’s fourth album. Titled “House of the Black Geminus,” this much-anticipated release was released July 5th, 2024.

DREADSUNSHINE Release New Single ‘Metamorfoosi’, Feat. Dr. Placebo, Satu Guru & Elisa Cardinali

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Finnish band Dreadsunshine released a new single Metamorfoosi. The featuring artists on this track include Dr. Placebo, Satu Guru & Elisa Cardinali. This time lyrics are written in Finnish. The single was released in cooperation with Secret Entertainment on February 5th 2026. Music video is also made and it’s available below.

“The song describes the difficulty of major life changes and, on the other hand, ignoring one’s own needs. It’s easy to wonder why someone else isn’t making decisions. At the same time, the lyrics encourage us to take a leap toward the new and unknown, even if it’s scary.”, the band comments

LISTEN to Metamorfoosi on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/dreadsunshine-metamorfoosi  

  • Composed by Tero Hautamäki
  • Lyrics by Dr. Placebo
  • Mixed & mastered by K-P Voutilainen

Line-up on Metamorfoosi single:
Vocals: Dr. Placebo & Satu Guru
Keyboards: Elisa Cardinali
Guitars, Bass: Dreadsunshine

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NUKEM Unleash Music Video for Anthemic New Single ‘Tactics of Terror’

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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 unleashing an anthemic new single, “Tactics of Terror,” which can be found at THIS LOCATION.

Nukem Bassist Don Lauder comments,

“Tactics of Terror’ starts with a heavy power groove that evolves into a monster of a song, with lyrics that punch you in the mouth just as hard as the music. And what’s hitting hard right now? The People vs The Government. Both sides fully believing that they’re the ‘good guys;’ both sides fully invested in the power struggle of the world. The best grooves that move you are the simple ones, so our music video puts you right there with us as we jam the hell out of this intense song for intense times.”

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.

Tracklist + Running Times:

  1. The Dead Draw (01:04)
  2. Policies of Hate (05:30)
  3. Random Acts of Violence (04:37) [WATCH]
  4. Tactics of Terror (03:49) [WATCH]
  5. Into the Kill Zone (04:39)
  6. Unconditional Surrender (06:18)
  7. Sentenced to Die (00:59)
  8. Curse of the Devil’s Bible (04:49)
  9. Empress of Evil (04:55)
  10. Torture, Murder, Mutilate! (05:34) [WATCH]
  11. Pro Mortuis (04:39)
  12. Don’t Believe a Word (Thin Lizzy Cover) (02:14)

–Pre-orders (USA): https://tornfromthegrave.us/collections/nukem
–Pre-orders (Rest of World): https://tornfromthegrave.com/collections/nukem

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

Links: Bandcamp – Facebook – Instagram – X – YouTube – Spotify – Apple Music

Metal Blade Records Signs BROKEN BY THE SCREAM

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Metal Blade Records is proud to announce the signing of Japanese metal sensation Broken by the Scream. Known for their explosive fusion of crushing metal riffs, modern extreme metal heaviness, deep growls, harsh screams and contrasting melodic vocals, the band has been steadily carving out a unique space in the global heavy music scene – and this marks a powerful new chapter in their career.

Check out their latest single, 追憶のナスカ, HERE.

Broken by the Scream will make their Summer Breeze Open Air debut this year, bringing their uncompromising live show to one of Europe’s premier metal festivals. The band will also play Wacken Open Air and Reload Festival, further cementing their presence on the European festival circuit. More summer dates in Europe will be announced soon!

Live Dates:
February 7 – JP – Kichijoji Shuffle, Tokyo
February 22 – JP – Kichijoji SEATA, Tokyo
March 4 – JP – Aoyama RizM, Tokyo
March 30 – JP – Shinjuku Antiknock, Tokyo
May 2 – JP – Shibuya Metal-Kai, Tokyo
May 24 – JP – Nishikawaguchi Hearts, Saitama
May 29 – JP – Tokyo Kinema Club, Tokyo (headline show)
July 29 – DE – Wacken Open Air, Wacken
August 13 – DE – Summer Breeze Open Air, Dinkelsbühl
August 14 – DE – Reload Festival, Sulingen

Their distinctive style has continued to shock and captivate heavy music audiences both in Japan and worldwide. In 2025, BBTS performed on the main stage at Resurrection Fest in Spain and at Japan Expo in France as part of their 9-date European tour across 7 countries.

Beyond the stage, Broken by the Scream are already hard at work on new material, with fresh music currently in development. While details remain under wraps, fans can expect new songs that continue to push the band’s aggressive, genre-defying sound even further.

More news on live dates and upcoming releases will be revealed in the coming months.

Broken By The Scream are:
Tsubaki Nanaougi
Shizuku Mikogami
Io Nozukidaira
Yayoi Takayashiki

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https://www.youtube.com/@BrokenByTheScream
https://www.tiktok.com/@brokenbythescream
https://www.brokenbythescream.jp

West Coast Powerviolence Icons PLUTOCRACY Return with Reissue of “Off the Pigs”

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F.O.A.D. Records proudly announces the reissue of “Off the Pigs”, the final studio statement from California powerviolence legends PLUTOCRACY.

Watch the trailer below.

Formed in 1988 in Redwood City, PLUTOCRACY remain one of the most singular and uncompromising forces ever to emerge from the West Coast underground. Their sound has always defied rigid categorization: a volatile collision of multi-layered vocals, jagged and angular riffing, neck-snapping tempo shifts, rap-inflected passages, and bursts of noise, all welded together by a relentless, top-tier grinding powerviolence backbone. Few bands have ever captured such a raw and confrontational energy while maintaining a sense of chaotic precision.

Originally recorded in 2010, “Off the Pigs” stands as the band’s last studio effort: a fierce and unfiltered document of street-level realism, anti-authoritarian conviction, and a deeply rooted unrest mentality. Upon its initial release, the record saw only a scarce and highly limited pressing, quickly becoming a sought-after item among collectors and longtime devotees of the genre. Over the years, its reputation has only grown, cementing its place as a vital chapter in PLUTOCRACY’s legacy.

Now, F.O.A.D. Records brings this landmark release back into circulation, giving a new generation of listeners the chance to experience one of powerviolence’s most distinctive and boundary-pushing statements. Standing in the same lineage as cult names like Spazz, Crom, Agents Of Satan, and No Le$$, PLUTOCRACY remain a band that cannot be neatly boxed in—singular in vision, sound, and attitude.

This reissue of “Off the Pigs” is accompanied by a very limited edition t-shirt and is strictly limited to 300 copies worldwide: 200 on classic black vinyl and 100 on blood red vinyl. Once again, this is a release aimed squarely at those who value the raw, the confrontational, and the uncompromising spirit of the underground.

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