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Summer Breeze 2026: The Line-Up for NUCLEAR BLAST LABEL NIGHT

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 11, 2026
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Nuclear Blast Label Night, Summer Breeze 2026. Leave a comment

Nuclear Blast issued:

Another Summer Breeze is upon us: From Wednesday, August 12 to Saturday, August 15, things will be loud and heavy for four days in Bavaria—more precisely in Dinkelsbühl, where we are already eagerly awaiting your arrival. We are excited to present a special lineup for you on the T-Stage on the first day of the festival with our NUCLEAR BLAST LABEL NIGHT.

Read the names of all the acts that will take the stage here:

  • EIVØR
  • PARADISE LOST
  • GREEN LUNG
  • THE NARRATOR
  • NECKBREAKKER

The Timetable for the Label Night

Neckbreakker will open this year’s Label Night at 4:50 PM, followed by The Narrator, Green Lung, Paradise Lost, and Eivør as the grand finale at 11:25 PM. You can find all the times attached below and download them here.

Paradise Lost only released their latest studio album Ascension in 2025, before the 35th Anniversary Edition of their seminal album Gothic followed this spring. Green Lung and Eivør have long teased new music, with initial singles offering first impressions; while Green Lung are likely to hint at their upcoming album Necropolitan with their setlist, Eivør might also bring brand-new tracks from her upcoming release Tungl… The Narrator have also just released fresh material with Phosphor and are now presenting it on stage. Fans can therefore look forward to plenty of new music in a live atmosphere.

You can find the T-Stage on the left side when looking toward the stages. You can also download the festival map here.

Come by and spend the first festival evening with us and the first highlights on stage! You can read more about our top acts under our Label Bands section and regularly in our Nuclear Blast Blog.

Secure your merch for the Summer Breeze 2026 acts here.

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Italian Heavy Rockers SBARCO Unveil New Single & Video ‘The Divorce’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 11, 2026
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Italian heavy rockers SBARCO continue the journey toward their highly anticipated second studio album with the release of their powerful new single and official video, “The Divorce.”

Following the release of “Get to Know Me,” the new track further showcases the band’s renewed artistic direction, blending heavy rock intensity with emotionally charged songwriting and the expressive power of their dual vocal approach.
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“The Divorce” is an intense introspective journey through loss, vulnerability, and rebirth. The song portrays a protagonist facing a profound existential crisis, where every certainty begins to collapse and identity itself seems to dissolve. Images of lost skin and a shattered shield reflect the fragility of confronting pain without defenses, while the narrative gradually evolves into one of transformation and hope.

Speaking about the song, the band comments:
​“The Divorce is about finding the strength to rebuild after everything seems lost. From the deepest darkness comes the possibility of change, and faith becomes the force that allows us to trust ourselves, the people we love, and the future. It is ultimately a song about healing, resilience, and embracing a new beginning.”​
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Currently working on their sophomore album with producer Simone “L’Architetto” Colombo, SBARCO continue to refine a sound that combines crushing heavy rock with deeply personal and introspective storytelling, setting the stage for what promises to be their most mature and compelling work to date.

For more info:
​https://www.facebook.com/sbarcomusic​
​https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords

BLACKMENT Release Final Single ‘Pulsar’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 11, 2026
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Photo: Allan Välimaa & Hille Sadehelmi

Finnish diverse melodic modern metal band Blackment releases their second studio album “Pandemonium Portrait” on September 18th. Now they have released the final single named “Pulsar” from the upcoming album.

“I remember my first rehearsals, and I knew I was really looking forward to performing the vocal parts I’d just recorded. My mind was racing with ideas about how Muse, RATM, and Diablo could be combined in a fun way with my own style for that particular song. I noticed that performing this gave me a kind of energy boost, and it still manages to surprise me during rehearsals. Somehow, I always pause and become aware of the present moment. Nothing is certain.” tells the singer Sami Vuorenheimo.

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, YouTube Music etc.): https://push.fm/fl/blackment-pulsar

–ISRC: FI3FC2655707
–Composition & arrangement: Allan Välimaa
–Lyrics: Sami Vuorenheimo
–Recording engineer: Harri Petjakko
–Mixer: Matias Kupiainen
–Mastering Engineer: Mika Jussila
–Cover artwork: Akseli Aalto
–Blackment-logo: Ania Bodziarczyk

“Allan gave me a song to write lyrics for, and I listened to it on repeat with my eyes closed. I thought about what images and thoughts it evoked in me, keeping the theme in mind. Pulsar was born out of a minor existential crisis.”

‘Pulsar’ takes the listener on a journey through the mysteries of the universe and illustrates the endless possibilities as well as the things the human mind cannot comprehend. Inspired by Sigmund Freud, I came up with the idea for a story in which the protagonist moves forward like a ship heading toward a lighthouse, toward the light of the pulsar. The idea that death could be a goal for humans fascinated me at the time. This evolved into a magnificent story about life and its continuation (or renewal) into the next phase.” Sami continues.

Tracklist / ISRC-codes:
01. Prelude for the… – FI3FC2655701
02. Broken – FI3FC2655702
03. Ghost in the Machine – FI3FC2374902
04. In Motion – FI3FC2655703
05. Ground Zero – FI3FC2655705
06. Afterlife – FI3FC2655704
07. Dark Matter – FI3FC2655706
08. Pulsar – FI3FC2655707
09. Pariah – FI3FC2374901
10. Freedom Fall – FI3FC2474903
11. Nocturnal Queen – FI3FC2655708
12. World of Gods (feat. Hille Sadehelmi) – FI3FC2655709
13. In The Dark (Bonus track) – FI3FC2655710

Blackment is a melodic metal band that was founded in 2014 at Hyvinkää, Finland. Their debut album “Plains of Oblivion” was released in autumn 2022. The album has gotten airplay in various European countries. In addition, the band was nominated for the newcomer of the year 2022 by Kaaoszine (a Finnish music news website). In 2023-2024 Blackment released three singles “Pariah”, “Ghost in the Machine” and “Freedom Fall”. The band also competed as a semifinalist in the Wacken Metal Battle Finland competition. 

Over the years Blackment has developed a recognizable sound and style including catchy melodies, tricky yet punchy guitars, groovy drums and bass, atmospheric synths and a wide range of vocals with unique voice. The six-piece band has been praised for their energetic live shows and they have performed for example at Heavy Metal Heart Festival and at Semifinal club in Helsinki. 

Blackment are:
Sami Vuorenheimo – vocals
Saalas Ruokangas – guitar & backing vocals
Allan Välimaa – guitar
Väinö Huhtanen – bass & backing vocals
Sebastian Nyandoto – keyboards & backing vocals
Akseli Aalto – drums

https://www.facebook.com/blackmentofficial
https://www.instagram.com/blackmentfin
https://www.tiktok.com/@blackmentofficial
https://blackment.bandcamp.com/

RED CODE Unveil New Single & Video ‘Toxic Karma’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 11, 2026
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Alternative prog metal outfit Red Code have released their powerful new single and official music video, “Toxic Karma,” the latest preview of their forthcoming EP, “Traces of Unease and Discomfort, Pt. 1”, set for release on September 25, 2026, via Epictronic.

“Toxic Karma” explores the destructive cycles we create for ourselves and the difficult process of breaking free from them. The song looks inward, confronting fear, frustration, and the struggle to overcome our own limitations. Driven by raw emotion, crushing riffs, and an intense dynamic, it captures the sound of fighting your own shadows.

The video is one of three chapters in An Archive of Us, a sci-fi/thriller short film that uses a dystopian setting to examine the need for control. The other two chapters are built around the tracks “Quarantine” and “Toxic Karma.” The project was produced by S@NGIORGIO 2020, with technical support from Infinity Digital.

Steam the single here: https://orcd.co/toxickarma

About Red Code

Red Code were formed in Trieste as a live act, founded by vocalist Lenina, drummer Ivo, and bassist Andrea Bossi, who later passed away. Lenina and the rest of the group decided to carry on. The sound is built around her vocals and the four instruments, with no backing tracks or studio sequencing live.

Over the years, the band have played small clubs, festivals, and motorcycle rallies, opening for Cristina Scabbia (Lacuna Coil), Exilia, Nicola Manzan (Bologna Violenta), Pierpaolo Capovilla (Il Teatro degli Orrori), Underwaves, Tystnaden, Logical Terror, and Break Me Down. They’ve also been featured on Radio Rai.

“Traces of Unease and Discomfort” is the band’s first studio release after years of live performance. The sound combines the aggression of alternative metal — with reference points like System of a Down and Godsmack — with the structural influence of prog acts like Dream Theater and Fates Warning.

Pre-save  “Traces of Unease and Discomfort, Pt. 1” here: orcd.co/touad

Connect with Red Code
Website: redcode.taplink.ws
Facebook: www.facebook.com/RedCodeBandTrieste
Instagram: www.instagram.com/redcode_band
YouTube: www.youtube.com/@redcode8288

BOCC Premiere New Single ‘Ànima D’Acer’ from Sophomore Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 11, 2026
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Barcelona-based death-doom formation BOCC have teamed up with Mystification Zine for the premiere of “Ànima D’Acer”, a new track taken from their upcoming second full-length album “Demolarium”, set for release on September 11th, 2026 via Night Terrors Records.

Formed in Catalonia in 2019, BOCC have steadily developed a crushing and uncompromising approach that draws from the heaviest corners of extreme music, merging the suffocating weight of doom with the aggression of death metal, the abrasive textures of sludge and the raw urgency of crust punk.

Listen to the premiere of “Ànima D’Acer” now at THIS LOCATION.

“Demolarium” is a record built on density and decay, where the suffocating slow-motion devastation of death-doom collides with the rough edges and confrontational energy of punk. A harsh and visceral journey that carries the feeling of a live rehearsal room rather than a polished studio product – a testament to the band’s commitment to keeping their music direct, heavy and real.

BOCC’s lyrics, entirely written and performed in Catalan, move away from conventional extreme metal themes, drawing instead from the history, folklore, myths and macabre events of Catalonia and Barcelona. Their music reflects a deep connection with their roots, while also standing firmly within the anti-fascist movement that has shaped their identity since the beginning.

For fans of Coffins, Grief, Autopsy, Winter, Fistula, Cianide and Eyehategod, “Demolarium” delivers a bleak and punishing vision where death metal brutality meets the hopeless weight of doom and the raw spirit of crust.

Night Terrors Records will release the album on colored and black vinyl editions, accompanied by a limited edition fanzine entirely dedicated to BOCC, continuing the label’s tradition of celebrating the artists beyond the music itself.

BOCC will also bring their crushing live assault to CastellHell Reborns in Spain in October 2026, sharing the stage with acts including Dead Congregation, Galvanizer, Benighted and Cerebral Curse.

Tracklist:

1. Demolarium
2. Estigma
3. Escorxador
4. 4227
5. Calvari (Dels Condemnats)
6. Ànima D’Acer

Line-up:

Emilio – Guitars / Vocals
Andreu – Bass / Vocals
Linares – Drums

https://bocc.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/boccofdoom/
https://www.facebook.com/BOCCOFDOOM

BEAUTIFUL SKELETONS to Release New Album “Pulse/ Line/ Scar” on August 21st

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Rising alternative metal band Beautiful Skeletons have announced the release of their forthcoming album, Pulse/Line/Scar, arriving August 21st via WURMgroup. Produced by legendary heavy music producer Ulrich Wild (Pantera, Static-X, Breaking Benjamin, White Zombie), the album captures a band unafraid to tear everything apart in pursuit of something honest, powerful, and enduring. Coinciding with the album’s release, Beautiful Skeletons will also premiere the official music video for “Myrkur,” giving fans a powerful visual to one of the album’s standout tracks.

More than a collection of songs, Pulse/Line/Scar serves as a deeply personal yet universally relatable body of work, exploring resilience, identity, loss, and the invisible threads that connect every human experience.

The band shares, “Pulse Line Scar is a universal anthology of lived stories, brought together by the thin red pulse line that connects us all, the same line that brings us life and the same line that leaves a permanent impression.”

Set for release on August 21st through WURMgroup, Pulse/Line/Scar showcases a band that has found strength in vulnerability and purpose through perseverance. Every track reflects the tension between chaos and clarity, pain and healing, creating an album that is as emotionally immersive as it is sonically crushing.

With Pulse/Line/Scar, Beautiful Skeletons are poised to establish themselves as one of alternative metal’s most compelling emerging acts, delivering an album that doesn’t simply ask to be heard, it demands to be felt.

Stream/Buy Pulse/Line/Scar: https://linktr.ee/beautifulskeletonsband

Tracklisting:

  1. Come What May
  2. Running Cold
  3. Myrkur
  4. Phantom
  5. Crown of Sorrow
  6. Effigy
  7. The Test
  8. Bitter End
  9. Dropping Anchor
  10. Rainbows & Unicorns

Beautiful Skeletons didn’t come together cleanly and that’s exactly the point. 

The band was formed in 2017 after guitarist Einar posted a Craigslist ad searching for a vocalist. What began as an instinctive collaboration gradually evolved through lineup changes, setbacks, and creative discovery. Over time, the project transformed from an idea into something none of the members were willing to walk away from—a defining commitment that became, in their words, a “do or die decision you can only make once.”

That commitment intensified in 2022 when the band received management support and hit the road alongside Yngwie Malmsteen. The experience offered an unfiltered look at the realities of the music industry and solidified their determination to push Beautiful Skeletons beyond potential and into purpose.

Trying to categorize Beautiful Skeletons has never been easy—and they prefer it that way.

Drawing inspiration from Deftones, Alice In Chains, Sevendust, Korn, and Nine Inch Nails, the group seamlessly blends crushing riffs, haunting atmosphere, soaring melodies, and modern heaviness into a sound that refuses to stay confined to one genre.

That fearless approach reached its fullest expression during the recording of Pulse/Line/Scar. Recorded in Los Angeles and produced by Ulrich Wild at WURMgroup, every song was challenged, dismantled, and rebuilt until it carried the emotional and sonic weight the band envisioned. The process forced Beautiful Skeletons to confront not only their songwriting but also their identity as musicians, resulting in their most focused and powerful work to date.

Beautiful Skeletons:
Tina Firefly – Vocals
Jason Johnson – Bass
Huwy Williams- Drums
Einar Einarsson- Guitars

For More Information Please Visit: Spotify – Instagram – Facebook – TikTok – YouTube

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