Progressive trailblazers Enslaved today release their acclaimed seventeenth studio album, Mið (Nuclear Blast Records).
In celebration, the band have released the visualiser for focus track ‘I Am Ice’, featuring Sami musician Johan Sara Jr.
Guitarist Ivar Bjørnson states: “Mið is out, and I am immensely proud to share it with you. An album exploring the idea of ‘centre’ raises a question: what are we moving towards? For me, that is the quest: following an idea far enough that it begins to challenge your reasons for following it. Mythology, sound and what it means to be human keep giving us things to explore. It feels good to be here, with this record.”
Of the collaboration with Johan Sara Jr., he adds: “‘I Am Ice’ is a world of its own, with the seeds of the whole album hidden within it. Johan Sara’s joik opens a space where different ages and distant places seem to exist at once. Guitars, voices and percussive textures move through that space, with all the tension and friction their meeting brings. Some of what happens here finds its counterpart later on Mið. I like the thought of returning to the song after hearing the whole record and discovering that something familiar has taken on another meaning.”
Vocalist/bassist Grutle Kjellson adds: “I remember struggling a bit to come up with a logical vocal arrangement, so I decided to do something I rarely do: write the lyrics in their entirety without adapting them to the music. Ivar had a few lines lying around, and so had I. At the time, I was also trying to study the metrics, verse structure and origins of the Old Norse skaldic poetry. For some strange reason, I decided to try to create something resembling these ancient verses in the lyrics, and, fascinatingly enough, the lines seemed to take shape quite naturally as I went along! I shan’t claim this is written 100% like a skaldic poem, but still heavy inspired by such.
“The song is about a journey through personal darkness and the process of rising again. Once the lyrics were finished, the arrangement suddenly made sense as well – or at least, it made sense by Enslaved standards.”
Throughout their 35-year journey, across 17 albums, the Norwegian vanguard have continually redefined the boundaries of progressive black metal, weaving Old Norse histories and sacred traditions into complex modern soundscapes. With their latest offering, Enslaved turn their gaze toward the fundamental concept of the axis: the middle, the origin, and the infinite reach of the present moment.
To celebrate the arrival of Mið, Enslaved will hit the road across the UK and Europe in February 2027 as a co-headline with Iceland’s Sólstafir, with support coming from Norway’s Gaahls Wyrd.
ENSLAVED & SÓLSTAFIR CO-HEADLINE TOUR 2027 w/ Gaahls Wyrd
04/02/27 – DE Berlin, Festsaal 05/02/27 – DE Leipzig, Felsenkeller 06/02/27 – DE Hamburg, Fabrik 07/02/27 – DK Copenhagen, Amager Bio 08/02/27 – DE Frankfurt, Batschkapp 09/02/27 – FR Strasbourg, La Laiterie 11/02/27 – FR Rennes, Antipode 12/02/27 – FR Clermont-Ferrand, La Cooperative de Mai 13/02/27 – FR Toulouse, Le Metronum 14/02/27 – ES Barcelona, Razzmatazz 2 16/02/27 – FR Paris, Elysee Montmartre 17/02/27 – UK London, Electric Ballroom 18/02/27 – BE Liege, OM 19/02/27 – NL Nijmegen, Doornroosje 20/02/27 – NL Utrecht, Tivoli Pandora 21/02/27 – DE Cologne, Live Music Hall 23/02/27 – CH Solothurn, Kofmehl 24/02/27 – IT Milan, Magnolia 25/02/27 – AT Vienna, SIMM City 26/02/27 – PL Warsaw, Progresja 27/02/27 – CZ Brno, Fleda
Enslaved live in 2027 (USA)
27-30 May 27 US – Baltimore @ Maryland Deathfest 2027
Enslaved live in 2026
30 Oct 26 NO – Oslo @ Big Dipper – Signing Session / Meet & Greet 31 Oct 26 NO – Oslo @ Oslo Spektrum w/ Dimmu Borgir & Satyricon
Mið – Tracklisting
1. Non-Being 2. I Am Ice (featuring Johan Sara Jr) 3. Solar Will 4. Mountain 5. Spirit Helper (featuring Kevin Kicking Woman) 6. Parting 7. Tales of Trees 8. I Miðju
Never faltering, Norway’s iconic Enslaved continue to exist as one of the most original and dependable components in our scene’s indestructible backbone. Possessing the reputation as one of the most riveting live acts around, they never fail to offer us talent of the highest calibre, always doing justice to their signature black/progressive sound. Enslaved was formed in 1991 by Ivar Bjørnson and Grutle Kjellson, releasing their first demo Yggdrasill in the summer of 1992, their legendary mini-album Hordanes Land coming out in 1993, and with their debut full-length Vikingligr Veldi arriving in the spring of 1994.
It’s a rare and remarkable feat that 35 years and now 17 albums in, Enslaved’s horizons still continue to expand. Every stage of the Bergen band’s evolution, every new phase entered, has felt like an organic act of discovery and renewal. Their journey has been at once a commitment to a promise that found its embryonic form in the Norwegian black metal scene they emerged from, and a willingness to challenge both orthodoxy and themselves from the off to make that potential manifest.
Enslaved’s new album, Mið, an Old Norse word for ‘centre’, or ‘middle’, marks another departure, and another new beginning. The band have always dealt in states of transition, nor least on the thematically linked, mythology-steeped rites of passage that were 2020’s Utgard and 2023’s Heimdal. What lay beyond, however, was… unexpected.
Mið is an album that sheds light on harmonies and dialogues embedded all around us: between the ways of the past, and how they can bring enlightenment to the present, between small kernels of truth and their ability to project onto the most universal on canvases, and between band members relying on instinct and each other to create a record that galvanises on every possible level.
Polish blackened death metallers AZARATH unveil “Pyre Dominion” – the second single lifted from their highly anticipated new studio album, “Scorn Eternal” (out November 20 via Agonia Records).
Stream the song below:
“Scorn Eternal” conjures a cataclysm of sinister blast beats and possessed riffs, shattering dogma in a blistering onslaught of sacrilegious death metal. Unyielding, malicious, and executed with surgical precision, the band continues to fuel the black flame with their line-up intact & fit for sonic carnage: drummer Inferno (from the ranks of Behemoth), guitarist Bart (Armageddon, Damnation), bassist Peter (ex-Lost Soul) and vocalist Skullripper (Embrional, Hellfuck). This time, the album is enriched with an epic feel and new elements that were not present in earlier recordings.
“Scorn Eternal” was recorded at Sound of Records Studio between December 2025 & May 2026, and mixed at Studio Wieloślad in June 2026. The album was engineered, mixed and mastered by Haldor Grunberg (Satanic Audio). The cover artwork was painted by Marta Promińska (Hypnagogic Art).
AZARATH crept from the shadows over two decades ago and stands as a pillar of uncompromising Polish death metal, often touted as a demonic mutation of Krisiun and Immolation. The band has spent seven acclaimed albums – most recently 2020’s “Saint Desecration” – decimating stages across Europe and building a ferocious reputation for relentless, blasphemous brutality.
After celebrating an incredible 15th anniversary in 2026 with 210,000 music fans from all 50 states and 30 countries, Welcome To Rockville is taking things to the next level in 2027. Leading independent festival producer Danny Wimmer Presents is bringing more bands, more shade and massive new festival site upgrades for the 16th year of Florida’s Largest Rock, Metal & Punk Festival, May 6-9, 2027 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida.
The Welcome To Rockville 2027 line-up will feature more than 150 artists on 5 stages, including: Korn, Alice in Chains and Faith No More on Thursday, Bad Omens, $UICIDEBOY$ and Ice Nine Kills on Friday, Pierce The Veil, Good Charlotte and The Offspring on Saturday, and Blink-182, MGK and Papa Roach on Sunday. The massive music line-up will also feature The Prodigy, Marilyn Manson, Knocked Loose, Judas Priest, Danzig, Bilmuri, Circa Survive, I Prevail, Till Lindemann: The Voice of Rammstein, Cypress Hill, 311, Stone Temple Pilots and many more.
Welcome To Rockville 2027 will look and sound better than ever. Danny Wimmer Presents just announced major upgrades across the grounds, starting with all five stages: APEX brings panoramic video and immersive production, OCTANE steps up its visuals to take every set to another level, VORTEX gets an expanded footprint and full shade, INFERNO moves under a tent with upgraded audio and video, and GARAGE keeps its shade while adding more views.
With three tented stages, fans will have more shade and more space to experience Rockville, plus added comfort throughout the grounds: covered bleachers, more seating and umbrellas, new amusement rides, and more shady spots to cool off and recharge. Add in more screens, more ways to beat the heat, and more places to kick back, and there’s plenty of room to settle in between sets.
The full music line-up for Welcome To Rockville 2027 is as follows: Blink-182, Korn, Pierce The Veil, Bad Omens, $UICIDEBOY$, Faith No More, Papa Roach, MGK, The Offspring, Alice in Chains, The Prodigy, Good Charlotte, Marilyn Manson, Knocked Loose, Judas Priest, Ice Nine Kills, Danzig, Bilmuri, Circa Survive, I Prevail, Till Lindemann: The Voice of Rammstein, Cypress Hill, 311, Seether, Stone Temple Pilots, Hot Mulligan, The Pretty Reckless, Poppy, Lil Jon, Bullet For My Valentine, She Wants Revenge, President, Wage War, In This Moment, Meshuggah, Boys Like Girls, Black Veil Brides, Dashboard Confessional, Kublai Khan TX, Cobra Starship, Clutch, Rico Nasty, Machine Head, Pendulum, Coal Chamber, Sleep Theory, Sullivan King, Chad Gray: The Voice of Mudvayne + HELLYEAH, Sugar Ray, Everlast, Testament, Escape The Fate, Skid Row, HANABIE., Waka Flocka Flame, Superheaven, P.O.D., Imminence, Steve-O, Thursday, From Ashes To New, Kim Dracula, Forever The Sickest Kids, The Amity Affliction, Magnolia Park, B.o.B, Saosin, Violent Vira, Relient K, PeelingFlesh, Kittie, Hey Monday, Of Mice & Men, Steel Panther, Eve 6, Carpenter Brut, Crowbar, Helmet, Corrosion of Conformity, Wind Rose, Crown The Empire, Boundaries, A Heartwell Ending, Blood Incantation, Quiet Riot, Fit For An Autopsy, After The Burial, Diggy Graves, Stabbing Westward, Soulfly, The Funeral Portrait, Palisades, Fear Factory, Invent Animate, Dirty Honey, Armor For Sleep, SLOMOSA, Drowning Pool, Silent Planet, Shadows Fall, Cute Is What We Aim For, Hellogoodbye, Lacuna Coil, Her Last Sight, I See Stars, Showing Teeth, American Hi-Fi, Vana, South Arcade, Metal Church, Nailbomb, Kami Kehoe, The Fall of Troy, Emarosa, DeathbyRomy, Mac Sabbath, Point North, Powerman 5000, Static Dress, Lower Definition, Lady Radiator, Orgy, Ninth Key, Varials, Malevolence, rev3rent, Autumn Kings, TX2, Driveways, Kingdom of Giants, Ho99o9, XCOMM, Arankai, Chained Saint, Dark Divine, Sylosis, ASAVA, Ded, PINKNOISE, Infected Rain, ZAHNA, Daniel Spriggs, bødyWash, and Silent Theory.
Some of the special appearances and reunions at Welcome To Rockville 2027 will include:
Faith No More: Rare, exclusive Southeastern U.S. show & first reunion show
Meshuggah: 40th Anniversary
Machine Head: Exclusive U.S. show
Skid Row: Returns to the stage after 3 years for 40th Anniversary
Wage War: Special home state performance
A Heartwell Ending: First show in 19 years
Reunion shows from Circa Survive, Forever the Sickest Kids, Palisades and Cute Is What We Aim For, as well as a rare set from Relient K
Welcome To Rockville 2026, photo: Sam Shapiro
Beyond the nonstop music, Welcome To Rockville is packed with things to do onsite. Hit The Midway for carnival rides, games and food. Grab a cold drink at Salty Skeeters, the tiki bar on the water at Lake Lloyd, or cool off in the Grandstand Hideout, where the AC is cranked and the balcony overlooks the whole festival. Get your BBQ fix at Pit Row, belt out karaoke at The Dive, an air-conditioned dive bar serving drinks all day, and meet up with friends at the brand-new Bonus Round Barcade, loaded with arcade classics like pinball and skee-ball plus a full indoor bar.
Danny Wimmer Presents is also ushering in a new era of VIP for Welcome To Rockville 2027. An expanded VIP footprint means more room to roam and more shade, along with premium viewing and permanent restrooms at both main stages, exclusive food and beverage offerings, and an all-new VIP Lounge Experience. And for the first time ever, VIP guests will have access to The Fan Zone, the premier infield entertainment area at Daytona International Speedway.
For those looking to enhance the ultimate Rockville experience even further, the exclusive Daytona Owners Club (DOC) experience will offer an expanded outdoor space, elevated viewing with closer proximity to the stage, Rockstar Parking with private shuttle drop-offs at the dedicated DOC entrance, all-inclusive chef-curated snacks, cold drinks and an air-conditioned lounge.
“Welcome To Rockville has grown into something bigger than we ever imagined, bringing rock fans from around the world together in Daytona Beach,” said Chamie McCurry, General Manager of Danny Wimmer Presents. “Every year, we push ourselves to raise the bar, both with a line-up that celebrates the genre in its entirety and with the experience we create for fans. In 2027, that means more tented stages, additional seating areas, a brand-new entrance, and an expanded, relocated VIP experience. We’re investing in a more comfortable, immersive festival without losing the energy that makes Rockville special. I can’t wait for fans to experience it.”
“Welcome To Rockville continues to rock Daytona Beach in a big way, and the 2027 line-up promises another incredible weekend at the World Center of Racing,” said Frank Kelleher, President of Daytona International Speedway. “Danny Wimmer Presents has been an outstanding partner, consistently raising the bar to deliver a world-class festival experience for music fans. With an unbelievable line-up and significant upgrades throughout the festival grounds, from enhanced stages and expanded shaded areas to elevated VIP experiences, Rockville continues to get bigger and better every year. Beyond the music, this event delivers a tremendous economic impact to Daytona Beach and the surrounding region, bringing fans from across the country and around the world to support our local hotels, restaurants, and businesses. We can’t wait to turn up the volume and welcome rock fans back to Daytona International Speedway in 2027.”
Jinjer will headline the Wednesday night pre-party at Daytona International Speedway, free for all campers and hotel package holders. The Welcome To Rockville Battle For The Big Stage competition also returns for 2027, offering one lucky band the chance to play a main stage at the festival. Watch Rockville’s official social media channels and tune in to Sunday episodes of the Space Zebra show on the DWP Twitch channel for details.
All Welcome To Rockville passes—including Single-Day, 2-Day GA, 4-Day GA, VIP, and the exclusive Daytona Owners Club—are on sale now here. Fans can secure their spot for as little as $1 down, with flexible layaway options available. Danny Wimmer Presents contributes a portion of every pass sale to the DWP Foundation, supporting local nonprofits and charitable initiatives in the communities that host DWP festivals.
Fans can book an official Welcome To Rockville hotel package via Jampack starting as low as $10 down, offering access to nearby hotels, shuttle service and other exclusives. Jampack Hotel + Admission packages also allow festival re-entry each day. Additional perks vary depending on the hotel package.
An extremely limited number of Car + Tent camping passes are still available as an add-on to festival pass purchases and include festival re-entry access and free entry to the Wednesday night Welcome To Rockville Official Pre-Party. RV camping passes are sold out, but a waitlist is available. Camping amenities include indoor restrooms and showers, in-and-out privileges, a general store for supplies and more. General and Premium Parking passes are also available. Find camping and parking details here.
Originally launched in Jacksonville, Florida in 2011, Welcome To Rockville found its permanent home at Daytona International Speedway in 2021. Since then, the festival has established itself as The World Center of Rock, welcoming record-breaking crowds and cementing itself as a flagship event on the global festival calendar. Each year, Rockville generates over $80 million in economic impact through tourism, hospitality, and local business engagement—making it not only a cultural powerhouse but also a major driver of regional growth.
Welcome To Rockville is produced by Danny Wimmer Presents, one of the largest independent producers of destination music festivals in America.
Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP) is the largest independent producer of destination music festivals in the United States and a fully integrated live entertainment company spanning festivals, concerts, talent buying, venue development, and entertainment consulting. Since its founding in 2011 by music industry veteran Danny Wimmer, DWP has become known for producing some of North America’s premier rock and alternative music festivals, including Aftershock, Bourbon & Beyond, GoldenSky, Inkcarceration Music & Tattoo Festival, Louder Than Life, Sonic Temple Art + Music Festival, and Welcome To Rockville. In addition to offering lineups stacked with A-list talent, these events draw on unique elements of local cuisine, culture and venue spaces to create distinct fan experiences. Beyond festivals, DWP operates DWP Concerts, a dedicated division focused on concert promotion, venue programming, strategic entertainment development, and venue consulting, alongside its nationwide Talent Services division. With an integrated, end-to-end approach across talent buying, marketing, sponsorship, operations, ticketing, production, hospitality, and fan experience, DWP partners with venues, festivals, casinos, and entertainment properties across the United States to deliver world-class live event experiences for fans, artists, partners, and host communities alike.
About Daytona International Speedway: Daytona International Speedway is a state-of-the-art motorsports facility and was awarded the SportsBusiness Journal’s prestigious Sports Business Award for Sports Facility of the Year in 2016. Daytona International Speedway is the home of The Great American Race – the DAYTONA 500. Though the season-opening NASCAR Cup Series event garners most of the attention – as well as the largest audience in motorsports – the approximately 500-acre motorsports complex, also known as the World Center of Racing, boasts the most diverse schedule of racing on the globe. Some of the exciting racing events include January’s Rolex 24 At DAYTONA and Roar Before The Rolex 24, February’s DAYTONA
500 and Speedweeks Presented by AdventHealth, March’s Bike Week At DAYTONA Presented By GEICO, featuring DAYTONA Supercross and the DAYTONA 200, the August Coke Zero Sugar 400 weekend, and much more. The Speedway grounds are also used extensively for other events that include concerts (Welcome To Rockville, Heroes Honor Festival, etc.), sporting events (DAYTONA Soccer Fest, CLASH DAYTONA, etc.) civic and social gatherings, car shows, photo shoots, production vehicle testing and police motorcycle training.
We last left off with the great success—both with audiences and critics—of “Fragments”, the debut album from MINDIVIDE. The project was born in 2020, bringing together five eclectic musicians from Italy and Germany, anchored by the beautiful voice of Rosanna, who serves as the perfect unifying element.
Now, following months of continuous songwriting and a few lineup changes, MINDIVIDE has announced that their new album “Grey Dunes” due out in early 2027 via My Kingdom Music.
Here is a sneak peek at the band’s second album, in the words of Rosanna: “We are really proud to present our new work.”Grey Dunes”, which features 12 tracks, represents an evolution from our previous release— musically it is more mature and it is more courageous in its arrangements. Our distinctive sound—a blend of Gothic and Progressive—remains instantly recognizable, yet the songwriting has become more various, with dark, driving riffs balanced against soothing, dreamlike atmospheres. This time, we benefited from the masterful production of Elnor Studio; Mattia Stancioiu handled the artwork and, notably, the drum parts, prior to Valentino Anziani joining the lineup. We can’t wait to share this new creation—born from our inner worlds—with all of you, and we thank My Kingdom Music for their continued faith in us”.
“Grey Dunes” reveals a mature band able of crafting complex yet incredibly captivating musical landscapes. The album evokes—through subtle, lingering echoes—the spirit of bands such as THE GATHERING, DELAIN, KATATONIA, FOREVER STILL, and OPETH, while also incorporating folk elements reminiscent of PENTANGLE. The initial impact is absolutely incredible—emotionally devastating. From the very first listen, you can feel the essence and power conveyed in these new songs.
MINDIVIDE are ready and eager to share their art with you, and with “Grey Dunes”, they will take you into extraordinary territories.
BURNING CREATION was formed in Żywiec in early 2022 by the Klimond brothers, following the suspension of Haures. A year later, the band debuted with the “Never Dead Nation” EP, followed by the well-received debut album “Sea of Dead Bodies”, which led to numerous live shows across Poland.
While the band’s early work was firmly rooted in melodic death metal and viking metal, BURNING CREATION have been steadily forging their own musical identity. Their new material “Breath of Fire” moves towards a more uncompromising, at times old-school form of death metal, drawing from the traditions of the Swedish scene. Heaviness, rawness and directness now take centre stage, while melodic and viking metal elements increasingly serve as accents rather than the foundation of the songs.
Echoes of Unleashed, Dark Tranquillity and Hypocrisy can be heard in the band’s music, but these influences serve as a starting point for a distinctive style combining classic death metal aggression with a dark atmosphere and epic storytelling.
Upcoming studio album titled “Breath of Fire” continues the story of warriors returning from beyond the grave to avenge what was lost when humanity abandoned its ancient beliefs and values. Having risen from their tombs and crossed a sea of dead bodies, the Undead Nation begins its final march to reduce civilisation to ashes. Humanity’s last stronghold is destined to fall before the army of darkness.
The album features seven new original songs and an atmospheric intro. Its story draws heavily from Norse mythology, exploring the final battle between Vidar and Fenrir, the underwater realm of Ægir and Ran, and the land of eternal frost awaiting those who did not die in battle.
The drums and bass were recorded at Sound Stone Studio in collaboration with Paweł Kurowski. Electric guitars and vocals were recorded at Marek Stefaniak’s studio, who also handling the final mix and mastering. The cover artwork was created by Damian Bydliński, whose previous credits include collaborations with Lucifer’s Friend and Riverside.
“Breath of Fire” will be released digitally and on CD on November 13, 2026 through Via Nocturna. The album is available for pre-order at official webstore.
Following “Nothing’s Gonna Save You”, the Silesian band now unveil “Cannibal Viking,” the second single from their upcoming album “Breath of Fire”.
Marek Klimonda comments on Burning Creation’s new track: “At first glance, it might seem like simply a song about cannibalism. Beneath this gruesome surface, however, lies a story of moral decay and just how far a person is willing to go to survive, even if the price is losing the last remnants of their humanity.“
Watch video for the single “Cannibal Viking“:
TRACKLIST: 01. Breath of Fire (Intro) 02. Nothing’s Gonna Save You 03. The Decades of Hel 04. Unleash the Fenrir! 05. Hammer to Cross 06. Cannibal Viking 07. Paradise of Pain 08. Underwater Empire (A Fury From the Sea)
LINE-UP:
Piotr Czopek – bass Jarosław Klimonda – drums Marek Klimonda – guitars (lead) Maciej Konior – vocals, guitars (rhythm)
Finnish blackened gothic/doom metal trio SIDEWALK MAFIA announce their signing to Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records, alongside the release of their new single “To Go”, the first of two tracks set to arrive through the label.
Formed in Helsinki in 2021, SIDEWALK MAFIA combine crushing low-tuned guitars, haunting melodies and oppressive atmospheres. Following two full-length albums, including 2024’s Soulcrushers, the trio have toured extensively across Finland, the UK and the Baltic states, building a reputation for immersive and powerful live performances.
With “To Go”, the band embrace a renewed creative direction, introducing a fresh production approach while retaining the dark, melancholic character at the heart of their sound.
“‘To Go’ has a fresh kind of melody, which is combined with a melancholic atmosphere and a story that isn’t exactly uplifting,” the band explains. “It creates a world where you might have deceptively good or even great vibes, even though an unknown cold void awaits just around the corner. The tempo of the song is the driving force and tries to keep us out of calamity, but it’s not safe in the dark.”
Rather than following up Soulcrushers with another full-length album, SIDEWALK MAFIA have opted to release individual tracks, allowing their evolving sound to unfold one song at a time.
“The upcoming singles represent exactly what we want to sound like right now. Feels like a new chapter is beginning for us as a band. We can’t wait for the upcoming releases, and to play the new songs live.”
With “To Go”, SIDEWALK MAFIA set the tone for this new chapter, balancing melodic drive with an unsettling darkness that lingers long after the song ends.
“To Go” is out now via Octopus Rising / Argonauta Records.
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