70000TONS OF METAL 2027: RHAPSODY Final Shows & PRIMAL FEAR Announced

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 25, 2026
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70000TONS OF METAL, The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise, announces a unique performance from RHAPSODY Final Shows, featuring Fabio Lione and Luca Turilli, as part of the renowned Metal festival cruise in 2027. With the exception of the Final Shows in Latin America and during 70000TONS OF METAL, the band will no longer feature a lineup including Fabio and Luca in the future.

The United Nations of Heavy Metal at Sea will also welcome PRIMAL FEAR back for next year’s cruise. This will be the first time since 2018 that the German Power Metal band has performed aboard 70000TONS OF METAL.

The historic RHAPSODY Final Shows, featuring the much-anticipated reunion of Fabio Lione and Luca Turilli, were planned as an exclusive tour for only Latin America. The iconic Symphonic Metal band delivered monumental “Greatest Hits” performances in major arenas across Mexico and Chile.

“70000TONS OF METAL is unlike any other festival in the world,” said Luca Turilli. “To bring Rhapsody – The Final Shows aboard this incredible ship is an honor for all of us. These concerts are about celebrating the music, the memories, and the journey we’ve shared together for so many years. We can’t wait to perform these songs with our exceptional reunited classic lineup (Fabio Lione, Luca Turilli, Patrice Guers, Dominique Leurquin & Alex Holzwarth) surrounded by thousands of passionate Metal fans in the middle of the ocean. It will be an unforgettable chapter in our final adventure. See you on board!”

“It gives me tremendous pleasure to have Luca Turilli AND Fabio Lione together with RHAPSODY playing their only Final Shows, anywhere outside Latin America except for these two exclusive performances on 70000TONS OF METAL 2027!” said Andy Piller, CEO and “Skipper” of 70000TONS OF METAL. “This is what The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise is all about: Unique moments, writing Heavy Metal history. Being with our global Metal family, all on one massive ship, peaceful, together and in unity! We are the United Nations of Heavy Metal at Sea. I can’t wait to welcome you all on board in January!”

Delivering more than 25 years of high-octane, blistering heavy metal, PRIMAL FEAR was formed in 1997 by singer Ralf Scheepers and bassist Mat Sinner. Over a prolific career boasting more than a dozen studio albums, PRIMAL FEAR’s high-energy, riff-heavy sound has made them the gold standard for unapologetic, true metal.

The currently-announced lineup for the 2027 sailing, featuring 16 of the 60 total bands who will deliver amazing performances, is:

ÆTHER REALM
ARCH ENEMY
BRAINSTORM
DIE APOKALYPTISCHEN REITER
ENFORCER
EVERGREY
EQUILIBRIUM
MELECHESH
MOONSPELL
MORS PRINCIPIUM EST
OBSCURA
PRIMAL FEAR
RHAPSODY Final Shows
THULCANDRA
ULI JON ROTH
WARBRINGER

…And 44 more!

70000TONS OF METAL 2027 will sail from Miami, FL to Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic and back from January 14-18, 2027, aboard Royal Caribbean’s luxury cruise ship Freedom of the Seas. The ship offers round-the-clock entertainment, artist-hosted activities and events, exclusive meet-and-greets, and the unique opportunity for fans to mingle with their metal heroes in a completely immersive environment.

The festival-at-sea continues its tradition of delivering an unforgettable experience with 60 Metal bands from around the globe, playing across four stages – including the legendary Pool Deck Stage, The World’s Biggest Open Air Stage Structure to Ever Sail the Open Seas.

Tickets for the 70000TONS OF METAL 2027 cruise, featuring a lineup of top Metal bands and exclusive performances, are available #SOON.

Stay tuned for updates and announcements by checking out 70000tons.com and the @70000tons social media channels.

About RHAPSODY Final Shows, featuring Fabio Lione and Luca Turilli

The Rhapsody Final Shows deliver a definitive, epic culmination of the band’s legendary career, uniting classic members for grand, Symphonic Metal performances. It’s a final chance to witness the breathtaking cinematic masterpieces of Italian Power Metal live on stage.

Vocalist Fabio Lione and guitarist, primary songwriter Luca Turilli serve as the visionary backbone for these massive farewell performances. Lione’s soaring, operatic vocals blend perfectly with Turilli’s neoclassical shredding and sweeping orchestral arrangements, an iconic musical partnership that has defined the Symphonic “Hollywood Metal” genre for decades.

About 70000TONS OF METAL

70000TONS OF METAL is The Original, The World’s Biggest Heavy Metal Cruise

Featuring 60 Heavy Metal bands from around the globe performing across four stages, 70000TONS OF METAL is home to The World’s Biggest Open Air Stage Structure to Ever Sail the Open Seas. This extraordinary and unique floating festival now sails onboard one of the largest luxury passenger vessels in the world.

Guests can enjoy the Heavy Metal festival experience of a lifetime with all the benefits that a cruise has to offer: complimentary fine dining, bars that never close, 24-hour room service, as well as the ship’s many amenities.

All 60 bands onboard play twice – and there are four concert locations on board: a concert hall, the Royal Theater, stands tall with five levels. The Star Lounge offers a more personal and local club-like ambiance. Discover the arena-like vibes at Studio B, the third indoor stage available. Lastly, yet undoubtedly the most remarkable, is the Pool Deck Stage: The World’s Biggest Open Air Stage Structure to Ever Sail the Open Seas. This immense stage is accompanied by bars, pools, and even hot tubs that are integrated into the stage itself, allowing guests to indulge in the unique experience of watching their favorite metal bands while soaking in a hot tub.

This 4-day Heavy Metal Music Festival and Caribbean vacation offers 3000 metalheads the amazing opportunity to mingle side-by-side with all of the bands onboard. With no VIP areas it truly is like everyone has a backstage pass. Not only do guests have unrestricted festival access to 120+ live performances (all bands play twice), every ticket also includes meet & greets with each band, intimate masterclasses with select musicians, world live premieres, exclusive listening sessions of unreleased material and special artist events. Guests also have full access to the “Jamming in International Waters” All Star Jam – a one-of-a-kind concert featuring a host of musical virtuosos performing classic metal songs together on stage. 

Sailors also have the special opportunity to explore a Caribbean dream destination with their favorite band members on an “Artist Escorted Shore Excursion”,  another 70000TONS OF METAL exclusive.

For more details about 70000TONS OF METAL 2027, including FAQs, vessel amenities and contact information, please visit: 70000tons.com

Guests and Fans are also invited to join the 70000TONS OF METAL community on the 70000TONS OF METAL Forum, Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Telegram, and Spotify: @70000tons

UNTITLED WITH DRUMS Release New Single & Video ‘Oblivious’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 25, 2026
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UNTITLED WITH DRUMS are releasing the third advanced single off their upcoming sophomore album Made Flesh. “Oblivious” sits between the lucid but powerless clarity of the conscious thinker and a blind, restless drive toward conquest.

Made Flesh comes out August 21, 2026 on Season of Mist. Pre-order & Pre-save: https://orcd.co/untitledwithdrumsmadeflesh

Made Flesh maps a free-flowing exploration of the human psyche. Where much of the album operates in close first-person focus, “Oblivious” widens the lens. The new single examines a kind of collective paralysis, first called out, then slowly accepted as a quiet admission of insignificance.  Within that contrast, it finds itself almost envying those who simply look away, since facing the state of things means carrying both its wreckage and the weight of one’s own unused potential. “Still you are unknown to shame / While I bathed in mine / I gave it my name.”

No strangers to the specialist press or the festival circuit, Untitled With Drums have been together since 2014. The band released their debut album Hollow in 2020, just days before their native France entered its first COVID lockdown. Despite the timing, the album drew widespread praise and propelled the band to the stages of Hellfest, London’s Desertfest and the Nuits de Fourviere festival, where they opened for the Deftones and Baroness.

Tracklist:

1. Above My Head (3:29)
2. Shame (3:29) [WATCH]
3. Matter (3:44) [WATCH]
4. Gray (4:19)
5. Space (4:57)
6. Change for You (4:31)
7. Oblivious (3:13)
8. Parasitic (3:30)
9. Been So High (3:00)
10. Cry (4:30)
Full runtime: 38:44

That UNTITLED WITH DRUMS didn’t throw in the towel during the COVID era is nothing short of a miracle. While their debut album, Hollow, had the misfortune of being released just days before the lockdown was declared in France in March 2020, the praise from the specialized media allowed it to soar above the fray. This propelled this heir to Failure, Quicksand, and Cave In to the stages of Hellfest 2022 and the Nuits de Fourvière festival, opening for the legendary Deftones, as well as London’s Desertfest. This was enough to build confidence, gather strength, and prepare the ground for a worthy successor to their first album, as well as to the symbols EP released at the end of 2025. This was merely an appetizer before Made Flesh, their sophomore album, through which the Clermont-Ferrand-based band pushes their hybrid of alt rock and 90s post-hardcore to new heights.

Recorded and mixed under the guidance of Cyrille Gachet (Fange, Year Of No Light, The Great Old Ones…) and then mastered by Alan Douches (Dillinger Escape Plan, Every Time I Die, Converge…), Made Flesh grew out of a long and intense period of songwriting, fraught with self-doubt and soul-searching. But above all, it testifies to a compositional intent focused on efficiency and a better showcasing of everything that constitutes the band’s sonic DNA. Only one single guiding principle here: ensuring that these 10 new tracks resonate personally. This is Untitled With Drums as its members want you to hear them — not as you might expect. Far from being weakened by their reformation as a quartet, it is precisely their unbreakable bonds forged more than a decade ago that constitute their strength, more alive with symbiosis than ever.

While the power of Lucas D.’s riffs is heightened, the ethereal soundscapes he weaves are even more expanded. They blend seamlessly with Nicolas Z.’s synthesizers, now more prominent than ever. Rémy D.’s drumming provides the songs’ backbone, delivering grooves with assertive nuances without neglecting more intricate patterns. This array of strengths wouldn’t be complete without bassist Martin L.B..’s vocals, never failing to deliver an infectious emotional intensity. This energy serves Made Flesh‘s thematic focus: a satirical outlook on our times delivered from a multitude of perspectives, like donning and dropping one mask after another.

With this sophomore album, UNTITLED WITH DRUMS establish themselves as the beacon of a French rock scene struggling to take risks, too often settling for crude heaviness. Theirs cuts deeper — straight to the flesh.

Line-up:
Martin L.B. — Bass, Vocals, Additional Guitar
Lucas Delay — Guitar, Additional Guitar
Nicolas Zalachas — Keyboards
Remy D. Perrin — Drums, Additional Guitar

Additional Recording Lineup:
Etienne Marchal — Additional Guitar

Recording Studio:
Halle du Jeu de Paume (Vic-le-Comte, France).

Production Credits:
Produced and Mixed by Cyrille Gachet.
Mastered by Alan Douches at West West Side Music.

Cover Art:
Martin Le Borgne

Biography:
Clément Duboscq

Photography:
Angélique Delabre

Follow Untitled With Drums
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/uwd666
Bandcamp: https://untitledwithdrums.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/untitledwithdrums/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untitled_with_drums/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC07Z6EpQUvCmC84MN1Rhqzg
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4XiFVuDepsbUebkmNbTjlu
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/untitled-with-drums/1433932755
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/50464792
Tidal: https://tidal.com/browse/artist/3842713

Where Industrial Chaos Meets Extreme Metal: ANTANIA Sign with Argonauta Records

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 25, 2026
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California-based experimental extreme metal duo ANTANIA, have officially joined the roster of Argonauta Records, marking the beginning of a new chapter for one of the most unconventional acts to emerge from the American underground.

Operating at the intersection of avant-garde black metal, industrial music and experimental electronics, ANTANIA have forged a sound that defies conventional categorization. Dispensing entirely with traditional guitars and bass, the duo constructs overwhelming sonic landscapes exclusively through synthesizers, distortion and electronic manipulation, creating an oppressive fusion of mechanical precision, crushing low-end frequencies and bleak, immersive atmospheres.

Drawing inspiration from visionary acts such as Dodheimsgard, Mysticum and Thorns, while embracing the pioneering industrial electronics of Skinny Puppy and Ministry, ANTANIA seamlessly merge industrial black metal, experimental electronics and oppressive sound design into a singular sonic identity that continually challenges the boundaries of extreme music.

Conceived and driven by Dr. Luna and Kali Mortem, ANTANIA have steadily established themselves as one of the most distinctive voices in the experimental underground, crafting an uncompromising artistic identity that rejects genre limitations in favor of sonic exploration and absolute creative freedom.

Lyrically, the duo explores true crime, psychological horror and real-world violence, examining the darkest corners of the human condition through an equally unsettling and immersive sonic experience.

The partnership with Argonauta Records represents a natural meeting point between a band committed to innovation and a label renowned for supporting artists who constantly redefine the boundaries of heavy music.

More details about ANTANIA’s debut release through Argonauta Records will be revealed in the coming weeks.

Stay tuned.

https://www.facebook.com/OFFICIAL.ANTANIA
https://www.instagram.com/antaniaofficial/
https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords

ESHTADUR Unveil Music Video for ‘Into The Woods’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 25, 2026
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Colombian melodic black/death metal band ESHTADUR announce their new full-length album, “In Darkness All Shadows Gone“, due for release on October 2nd, 2026 through Rockshots Records.

The announcement is accompanied by “Into The Woods”, the first single and official video introducing the musical and conceptual journey behind the record.

Developed over four years, “In Darkness All Shadows Gone” consists of twelve compositions combining melodic black and death metal, symphonic arrangements, layered vocals, Tuvan throat singing and atmospheric passages. Recorded with the Caldas Symphonic Orchestra, the album expands the band’s established sound while maintaining the combination of heavy riffing, dark melodies and orchestral textures that has shaped its identity.

The album follows a conceptual journey through mysticism, transformation and inner transmutation. At the centre of the narrative stands The Crow, a shamanic figure moving between existence, death, emptiness and the unknown. Acting as both master and apprentice, The Crow guides the listener through a process of isolation, self-discovery and spiritual awakening, where darkness becomes not only an oppressive force but also a path towards understanding the self.

Across the record, ESHTADUR explore the relationship between darkness and the light contained within each individual. The songs draw upon occult symbolism, cosmic philosophy, ancestral knowledge and human emotion, forming a continuous narrative rather than a collection of disconnected tracks. Musically, black and death metal alternate as leading forces throughout the album, supported by melodic writing, cinematic orchestration and folk-rooted elements.

Listen to “Into The Woods”: https://lnk.to/N8qobN

Jorg August comments on the creation of the album:

“We worked on this material for four years. It is a long album with twelve tracks, symphonic arrangements, a real orchestra, many vocal layers and Tuvan voices. At times, it felt like a giant puzzle, but everything finally came together. We are proud of the result and grateful to everyone who helped us build it. A crow is calling.”

The first single, “Into The Woods,” represents the call to initiation and the first step into the album’s inner world. The listener is invited to leave behind external noise and enter the forest alone, confronting silence, memory, and self-delusion. Inspired by contemplative philosophies and the idea of returning to nature as a means of self-discovery, the song presents the forest as both a physical place and a metaphorical descent into consciousness.

Musically, “Into The Woods” combines fast melodic and aggressive guitar riffs, alternate-picked passages, dark orchestration, dissonant elements, ancestral chants and forceful vocals. The track establishes the balance between aggression, melody and atmosphere that continues throughout the album, while its lyrics address inner turmoil, past trauma and the need to confront fear before transformation can begin.

The accompanying official video focuses on frontman Jorg August, who is guided by the symbolic Crow into the forest and towards the first dimension of the album’s narrative. The visual interpretation reinforces the song’s themes of solitude, initiation and departure, presenting the journey as an individual mission in search of a deeper understanding of the self.

“In Darkness All Shadows Gone” will be available from October 2nd, 2026 through Rockshots Records. The album can be pre-ordered now from the Rockshots Records store at:
​https://rockshots.eu/cuhb5ys9ncs1ndx​

The album was produced by Jorg August, who also wrote the music, lyrics, compositions, and orchestral arrangements. The recordings took place at RockStar Studios Colombia, while the orchestra was recorded at Batuta’s Theater in Manizales, Colombia. The album was mixed and mastered by Tomasz “Zed” Zalewski, with additional mixing and mastering by Chris Clancy on “Fire Above Mountain Below” and “Umbra.” The cover artwork was created by Valesia Obscura.
​
​For fans of: Septicflesh, Dissection, At The Gates.

Track Listing:​
1. Age of Antumbra – 2:00
2. Into The Woods – 4:41
3. Umbra – 6:22
4. August’s Burdens – 4:59
5. Fire Above Mountain Below – 5:08
6. Old Shaman Blind – 5:08
7. Thunderground – 3:40
8. Ruler of the Lake – 5:14
9. A Black Winged Waltz – 9:23
10. Nebulae (Virgo) – 5:09
11. Omen of Millennia – 3:56
12. Soy Real – 5:11

ESHTADUR are:
Jorg August – Vocals, guitars
Camilo Barbosa – Lead guitars
Andres Gonzalez – Bass
David Lopez – Drums

More info:
​https://rockshots.eu/​
​https://www.facebook.com/EshtadurOfficial/​
​https://www.instagram.com/eshtadur/

ANCESTRAL BLOOD Announce ‘Forgotten Horrors Tour’ with Lord of Horns

Posted by tarjavirmakari on July 25, 2026
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US Black Metal act Ancestral Blood proudly announce “The FORGOTTEN HORRORS Tour”!

The Nocturnal Crusade opened the vault and unleashed the Forgotten Horrors.
Ancestral Blood and Lord of Horns lead this vile horde.
Join them on these awesome, magical nights with music of forgotten tales from faraway realms, pure Mystical and Magical Old World Black Metal.

ABOUT ANC ESTRAL BLOOD

Ancestral Blood’s music has garnered praise for its ability to transport listeners to a realm of ancient myths and legends. With their focus on epic and majestic old-world black metal, the band has quickly established itself as a force to be reckoned with in the genre. Fans of 90s underground black metal, including Ishtar, Isvind, Arthemesia, Vordven, Trollheim’s Grotte, Ringnevond, Summoning, and Windir, will find kindred spirits in Ancestral Blood’s sound.

“Forgotten Myths And Legends, Ch.1” is not just an album, it’s a journey through a world steeped in ancient lore. Dive deeper and:

For more information about Ancestral Blood, please visit:

– Facebook: www.facebook.com/ANCESTRALBLOODBAND
– Bandcamp: ancestralblood.bandcamp.com

BROKEN BY THE SCREAM Release New Single, ‘花鏑(HANAKABURA)’

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Exploding out of Japan’s heavy music underground with a sound that seamlessly collides idol-style vocals, blistering metalcore precision and unrelenting extreme metal intensity, BROKEN BY THE SCREAM continues their rapid ascent with the release of their new single, “花鏑 [HANAKABURA].”

The track marks their first offering for Metal Blade Records. Featuring the dynamic four-vocalist lineup of Tsubaki Nanaougi, Shizuku Mikogami, Yayoi Takayashiki, and Io Nozukidaira, “花鏑[HANAKABURA]“captures the band’s signature contrast of soaring melodies, vicious screams, and punishing metallic aggression while pushing their sound to even greater heights.

The track will be available on all streaming platforms on Friday July 24th.

Already renowned for their electrifying live performances and genre-defying approach, BROKEN BY THE SCREAM will bring “花鏑[HANAKABURA]” to audiences across their upcoming European and UK tour this summer, highlighted by a mainstage performance at Wacken Open Air, further cementing their reputation as one of the most unique and explosive acts in modern heavy music. See all confirmed dates below.

BROKEN BY THE SCREAM Live:
7/28/2026 On The Rocks – Helsinki, FI
7/29/2026 Wacken Open Air – Wacken, DE
7/31/2026 Yuca – Cologne, DE
8/01/2026 Petit Bain – Paris, FR
8/02/2026 Downstairs At The Dome – London, UK
8/04/2026 Bitter Zoet – Amsterdam, NL
8/06/2026 Rock Cafe – Prague, CZ
8/07/2026 Klasztor – Wroclaw, PL
8/08/2026 Hybrydy – Warsaw, PL
8/10/2026 Durer Kert – Budapest, HU
8/11/2026 Szene Wien – Vienna, AT
8/13/2026 Summer Breeze – Dinkelsbühl, DE
8/14/2026 Reload Festival – Sulingen, DE

BROKEN BY THE SCREAM:
Tsubaki Nanaougi – vocals
Shizuku Mikogami – vocals
Yayoi Takayashiki – vocals
Io Nozukidaira – vocals

https://www.brokenbythescream.jp
https://www.instagram.com/brokenbythescream_koushiki
https://www.facebook.com/BrokenByTheScream.jp
https://x.com/BBTS_koushiki
https://www.youtube.com/c/BrokenByTheScream