GORGE Drop New Single ‘Without Inheritance’ from Upcoming Debut LP

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Italian death metal force GORGE have unveiled “Without Inheritance”, the second single taken from their forthcoming debut full-length “Deeds of Horror”, due out on August 27, 2026 via Time To Kill Records.

Showcasing another facet of the band’s songwriting, the new track highlights GORGE‘s ability to balance crushing aggression with sharp rhythmic interplay, combining hard-hitting grooves, constantly shifting dynamics and a wide-ranging riff vocabulary.

Rather than relying on sheer speed alone, “Without Inheritance” builds its impact through diversity, offering a compelling preview of an album that aims to merge classic death metal ferocity with a confident, modern sense of groove and songwriting precision.

Streaming: https://ffm.to/gorge-without-inheritance

The band commented:

“When we wrote ‘Without Inheritance’, we wanted to create a song that was fast and violent, but also highly physical. We liked the idea of blending brutal death metal with the energy of hardcore, adding grooves that could hit with immediate impact. The lyrics stem from a rather bitter reflection: what is left in the end if you’ve spent your entire life chasing work, money or success while neglecting the people who were always by your side? It’s about the fear of realizing that only when it’s too late, finding yourself alone and having left behind nothing that truly matters.”

Tracklist:

​1. Sacred Misconception
2. Visions Before Dying
3. Mortal Decimation (Deeds Of Horror)
4. Interlude
5. Unhinged Punishment (ft. Angel Ochoa)
6. Without Inheritance
7. Fear Of Losing Another Vital Limb
8. Repetition Of The Kill

Preorders:
https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/gorge
https://gorgepv.bandcamp.com/album/deeds-of-horror

Formed in 2025 by Edoardo Nicoloso (Fulci, Jorelia, TV-Crimes) and Roberto Sava (Jorelia), GORGE were created with the intent of exploring death metal in its most direct and uncompromising form, drawing inspiration from the raw energy of the genre’s foundational years while developing a personal and dynamic approach.

The band’s approach is rooted in a direct, riff-driven philosophy that draws heavily from the foundational era of Suffocation, Dying Fetus, Gorguts and Malevolent Creation, updated with just the right amount of modern weight without compromising its original identity. GORGE blends death metal with a gritty hardcore sensibility, resulting in a groovy yet ferocious sound that avoids overused slam dynamics in favour of tighter songwriting and internal rhythmic variation. At the centre of everything lies the riff, treated as the primary narrative force across all compositions, supported by a constant attention to structural tension and release.

Line-up:

Edoardo Nicoloso – Guitar, Vocals, Drum Programming
Roberto Sava – Guitar, Vocals

More info: https://www.instagram.com/gorgebrutality

ROTTING CHRIST Announce Reissue of “Sanctus Diavolos”, Out September 11th

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Live at the Lycabettus Hill Theater, Athens, Greece – Photo by © Tasos Anestis

ROTTING CHRIST are announcing the reissue of Sanctus Diavolos. Originally released through Century Media in September 2004, the Greek legends’ eighth full-length is the final pillar from their gothic period and one of the band’s most extreme and cohesive albums.  

Season of Mist will reissue Sanctus Diavolos on black and colored vinyl on September 11, 2026.

Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/RCReissues

Sanctus Diavolos was the first album Rotting Christ frontman Sakis Tolis wrote after the departures of the band’s longtime guitarist Costas Vasilakopoulos and keyboardist Georgios Tolias. Sakis absorbed both roles himself, handling guitars, keys and vocals alongside his brother Themis Tolis on drums and Andreas Lagios on bass. Across ten songs, the album moves from the aggression of opener “Visions of a Blind Order” through mid-tempo, riff-driven black and gothic metal, pausing at the string-and-choir interlude “Sanctimonious,” before closing on the sprawling, choir-drenched title track.

Thematically, Sanctus Diavolos frames its central figure as Lucifer the light-bearer, a seductive, welcoming presence. This distinction sets it apart from the band’s earlier work and from most of the genre’s stock devil-worship posturing. Symphonic and choral writing plays a larger role here than on any previous Rotting Christ album. “Visions of a Blind Order” features a guest solo from Gus G and choir arrangements by Christos Antoniou of Septicflesh, which were performed live by an eight-person choir.

Sanctus Diavolos was recorded at SCA Studios in Athens and mixed by Fredrik Nordström at Studio Fredman in Sweden.

Tracklist:

  1. Thou Art Blind (02:47)
  2. If It Ends Tomorrow (04:28)
  3. My Sacred Path (05:38)
  4. Aeternatus (03:15)
  5. Art of Sin (05:18)
  6. Lucifer Over London (05:16)
  7. Law of the Serpent (02:08)
  8. You Are I (03:27)
  9. Khronos (06:37)
  10. Fateless (04:10)
  11. Time Stands Still (05:04)
  12. Glory of Sadness (11:26)
    Full runtime: 59:39

Current Line-up:
Sakis Tolis — Vocals, Guitar
Themis Tolis — Drums
Kostis Foukarakis — Guitars
Kostas Cheliotis — Bass

Original Line-up:
Sakis Tolis — Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards
Themis Tolis — Drums
Andreas Lagios — Bass

Guest Musicians:
Gus G — Guest Solo on “Visions of a Blind Order”
Christos Antoniou — Choir Arrangement

Follow Rotting Christ:
Official Website: https://www.rotting-christ.com/en/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rottingchristofficial/
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/rottingchristofficial/
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/athanatoieste/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/RottingChristOfficia/
Bandcamp: https://rottingchristofficial.bandcamp.com/
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/rotting-christ/28441629/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FhkwcO8Jd7BRWdllBpXBJ/

AFTERLIFE Release New Video Single ‘Empty’ + Announce New Album “The Pain That Shapes Us”

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Coming out of West Palm Beach, Florida, AFTERLIFE — Tyler Levenson (vocals), Andrew McGuire [guitar], Luke Walkinshaw [drums], and Tristan Edwards [bass] — are thrilled to announce their new album The Pain That Shapes Us, out November 6 via Mascot Records. Pre-order it here.
 
Today, the band shares the video for new single “EMPTY.” Watch it here.
 
“Empty” is a bit of a change of pace for Afterlife, as the band veered off course when it came to songwriting — and to excellent results.
 
“‘Empty’ navigates the reality of a devastating heartbreak, exploring the weight of emotional emptiness and mental exhaustion,” says Levenson. “For me, it’s one of the most vulnerable songs on the album, born from a collection of unfortunate experiences woven into one tragic outcome. The emotional honesty guided not only the lyrics but also the sound of the track. During this song’s creation, we wanted the atmosphere to match the moodiness of the lyrics, allowing us to create a unique sonic landscape, setting the song apart on the album… When writing this song, I knew that the only way to truly express the song’s emotions was through singing them, making ‘Empty’ the first Afterlife track without screaming or rapping.”

The album is a critical creation for the band.

Track Listing

1. A Thousand Warnings
2. Bad Habits
3. Vertigo
4. Bleed You Dry
5. Empty
6. Sick Of It
7. Crash And Burn
8. Playing God
9. Bite
10. More To Life
11. Parasite Of The Mind

“The Pain That Shapes Us is the album that the band needed to write,” Levenson says. “We pulled the curtain back more than ever, revealing the rawest, most honest, and vulnerable sides of who we are as a group and what we’ve been through. It’s a reminder that our struggles, while painful, are also what makes us who we are.”

Afterlife recorded the album with producers Zach Jones [Crown The Empire, Nothing More, We Came As Romans, Pop Evil] and Austin Coupe [Papa Roach, The Devil Wears Prada, Thousand Below, Moodring].
 
Upon solidifying their lineup back in the 2017, the members of Afterlife bonded over influences like Slipknot, Linkin Park, and Papa Roach as they cultivated their own sound. As a unit, they locked into a groove and dropped the Vicious Cycle EP that same year. Speaking to the excitement around the band, they sold out their very first headline gig: the EP’s release show. Catalyzing their momentum, they hit the studio with producer Zakk Cervini [Bring Me The Horizon, Bad Omens, Poppy] and dropped their debut album Breaking Point during 2019.

Pushing forward, they evolved once again with the full-length Part of Me [2021]. Beyond amassing millions of streams, they’ve shared stages with the likes of Ice Nine Kills, From Ashes To New, Crown The Empire, Bury Tomorrow, Rise Of The Northstar, Zero 9:36, and more. Gracing the bills of some of the country’s biggest rock festivals, they’ve appeared at Welcome To Rockville, Louder Than Life, Inkcarceration Festival (Main Stage), Shiprocked Cruise, and Blue Ridge Rock Festival. Meanwhile, they have received widespread critical acclaim from Alternative Press, Rock Sound, Metal Hammer, Revolver, Loudwire, Substream Magazine, Knotfest, and more. 
 
In 2024, the band independently released their smashing single “Bleed You Dry,” opening the door to a surge virality on TikTok. Afterlife premiered the song live for the first time ever at Welcome To Rockville, and it remains a live staple. Moreover, “Bleed You Dry” quickly piled up north of 15 million collective streams and views. 
 
Renowned for explosive live shows, witnessing one gig was all it took for Mascot Records to sign them in 2025. Shortly after inking their deal, the group hit the studio and the result is The Pain That Shapes Us.

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New Wave of British Heavy Metal Legends TANK Unleash “Filth Hounds Of Hades” – And This Time, They’re Filthier Than Ever

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Through the early 1980s, as the New Wave of British Heavy Metal exploded across the globe, there was one band guaranteed to blow you out of your boots.  Well, actually there were several who could make the same claim, but none of them were Tank.

​They were described by the UK press as Motörhead’s baby brothers, and with good reason.  Part punk, part metal, and wholly unique, Tank was formed by Algy Ward, formerly of The Saints and The Damned, a three piece completed by brothers Mark and Peter Brabbs, and they truly were the most thunderous thing this side of a night spent inside Lemmy’s bass cabinet.  

​They even recruited “Fast” Eddie Clarke as producer – Motörhead’s guitarist through their own first years of tumultuous success, Clarke was the perfect match for Tank’s high energy assault, and when the majestically titled Filth Hounds of Hades hit the stores in early 1982, UK music mag Sounds was not lying when it described the band as harbingers of “a new, frighteningly brutal breed of breakneck rock. Here is metal that takes everything to the limit… Metal for maniacs.

​“All ten numbers are played tight and dirty and given a tough sympathetic production from Fast Eddie. Left-hook follows right-hook with scarcely time to draw breath in between. But Tank’s brand of rabid Lemmy-rock is loaded with enough lunacy and individual touches to allow it to stand up on its own merits.”

“Eddie did a good job,” says Mark Brabbs.  “We’d toured Europe, we’d really worked those songs, so when we got into the studio to record Filth Hounds of Hades, we knew what we were doing.  

​“It had the rawness and attitude that we actually had as youngsters, so it’s thanks to Eddie for… just letting it happen.”

​Instantly proclaimed one of the finest debuts of the entire NWOBHM movement, Filth Hounds of Hades was an immediate hit across Europe – Brabbs remembers the band being mobbed when they played a festival in Finland.  

​Trailed today by a thrilling video, “Turn Your Head Around,” this edition of Filth Hounds of Hades, is the ultimate document of Tank’s first year or so, appending the original album with the band’s very first demo (also overseen by Clarke); the clutch of alternate versions and non-album gems that made it onto the band’s first two singles; and a John Peel radio session recorded shortly after the album’s release, in March 1982.

It is then topped off by what remains one of the most thrilling live recordings of the entire NWOBHM era, eight tumultuous tracks taped in Dortmund, Germany, during Tank’s maiden European tour.  

​The first release in a heart-stopping series of Tank reissues on their way from Cleopatra Records, Filth Hounds of Hades remains a shockingly visceral listen, unaffected by either time or technology.  It is raw, it is dynamic, and it is topped by one of the indisputable anthems of that entire era, the mighty “Blood, Guts and Beer.”

​In fact, if you were there at the time, and are coming back for more, you might still be able to hear yourself singing along with it.

​Filth  Hounds From Hades Deluxe Edition is released on CD and vinyl on August 14.  “Turn Your Head Around” is here now, to let you know what the album will do when it is finally released.  

Any Exorcist fans out there will know precisely what that means….

Track List:

DISC 1

  1. Shellshock
  2. Struck By Lightning
  3. Run Like Hell
  4. Blood, Guts and Beer
  5. T.W.D.A.M.O.
  6. Turn Your Head Around
  7. Heavy Artillery
  8. Who Needs Love Songs
  9. Filth Hounds Of Hades
  10. (He Fell In Love With A) Stormtrooper
  11. Don’t Walk Away (Live – Bonus Single)
  12. The Snake (Bonus Single)
  13. Steppin’ On A Landmine (Single B-side)
  14. Don’t Walk Away (Single A-side)
  15. Shellshock (Single B-side)
  16. (He Fell In Love With A) Stormtrooper (Single Version)

DISC 2

  1. Shellshock (Live 1981) [CD ONLY]
  2. Steppin’ On A Landmine (Live 1981) [CD ONLY]
  3. Blood, Guts and Beer (Live 1981)
  4. Run Like Hell (Live 1981) [CD ONLY]
  5. Don’t Walk Away (Live 1981) [CD ONLY]
  6. Filth Hounds Of Hades (Live 1981) [CD ONLY]
  7. (He Fell In Love With A) Stormtrooper (Live 1981) [CD ONLY]
  8. The Snake (Live 1981) [CD ONLY]
  9. Hammer On (Radio Session) [CD ONLY]
  10. Don’t Walk Away (Radio Session) [CD ONLY]
  11. Heavy Artillery (Radio Session)​ [CD ONLY]
  12. (He Fell In Love With A) Stormtrooper (Radio Session) [CD ONLY]
  13. Shellshock (Demo)
  14. Run Like Hell (Demo)
  15. Blood, Guts, And Beer (Demo)

TRIOSPHERE Unleash New Single & Video ‘Shorelines’ from Upcoming Album

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Norwegian heavy metal band Triosphere unleash today the new single and official video, “Shorelines”, ahead of the release of the upcoming studio album, “Oceans Above, Stars Below”, out August 28, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.

The band stated: “We’re proud to present the fourth and final single off our upcoming album before the whole album drops on august 28th! This track is titled “Shorelines”, and during the making of the album it had the working title “The Happy Song”. Simply because this is truly a happy, feel-good song that’s perhaps more in the style of rock and adds variation in both atmosphere and style to the album”.

“With this track we also present a third video, once again by the amazing duo in Kinorama Studio”, they added. “In the spirit of both the mood and lyrics of the song, the video shows a combo of casual performance by the band, clips from various concerts we’ve done over the years, and BTS from the making of the videos for “Of Tyrants” and “Oceans Above, Stars Below”.”

Pre-Order “Oceans Above, Stars Below” HERE

The band commented: “This has been a long, loooong haul! But we are happy and proud to say that we once again feel we’ve made a strong and killer album and thrilled to have teamed up with the great Frontiers Music for bringing this out into the world! It’s a more intense album, both in atmosphere and speed, with hooks and melodies that’s cooler than ever, and we deeply hope and believe the listeners will feel it was well worth the wait!”

“As with our previous album, we knew that we wanted legendary Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios to do the mix of the album. The studio could at that time offer brand new, stellar facilities, so we decided to also record the drums and vocals there together with the excellent engineer/producer Alexander Backlund”, they continued. “This has lifted the audio quality of our albums to a new level, and we’re just so excited to finally share it all with the rest of the world!”

Furthermore, they added: “We’re also thrilled to properly share with you the album cover artwork by Giannis Nakos of Remedy Art Design! We were well familiar with Giannis’ quality-work when we first reached out to him, and based on our discussions around the album title and lyrics, he has created a truly intriguing eye-catcher of an artwork!”

Triosphere’s music moves in between hard rock, power prog and thrash metal, and presents uniquely honest and hard-hitting songs; from the heaviest to the calmest, from intricate to classic, all led by strong melodies and compelling guitarwork. 

Triosphere released their debut album “Onwards” on FaceFront Records in 2006/2007. It received rave reviews, and the award “Best Metal Album” from the world’s largest independent music organization JPF’s at their annual JPF Awards in Nashville in 2009. 

In 2010, the band signed with AFM Records, who released their sophomore album “The Road Less Travelled” (2010), and “The Heart Of The Matter” (2014). Both albums received huge critical acclaim worldwide and consequently a growing number of listeners. 

Throughout the years, the band has had the privilege of touring with some of the truly great names within the rock and metal genre: their first tours in 2006 and 2007 was with W.A.S.P., and in the years to follow they have toured Europe with Arch Enemy, Sonata Artica, Kamelot, Timo Kotipelto, Jorn, Crimson Glory and Sirenia. 

They’ve opened for Dio and Nightwish, and played festivals like Wacken Open Air, Progpower USA, 70 000 Tons of Metal, Tons of Rock and Metaldays, to name a few.

The bands’ solid quality both on record and stage have earned them a steadfast audience and listeners around the world, and their long-awaited new album perfectly encapsulates the essence of Triosphere, standing the test of time.

“Oceans Above, Stars Below” Tracklist:

1.    Premonition
2.    Of Tyrants
3.    Oceans Above, Stars Below
4.    Monster’s Ball
5.    Through The Phantom Wall
6.    Shorelines
7.    Lightning In A Bottle
8.    Encore
9.    Embers
10.    Orpheus’ Bane
11.    Cadence Of Chaos
12.    Gjenklang

Line Up:
Ida Haukland – bass and vocals
Marius Bergesen – guitars
Tor Ole Byberg – guitars
Kenneth Tårneby – drums

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AGNOSTIC FRONT Release Video for ‘Divided’ & Return to Stages Across Europe

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NYC’s hardcore pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT have released the official video for “Divided”, taken from the band’s latest album Echoes in Eternity released in 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music. The music video arrives as AGNOSTIC FRONT prepare to embark on an epic summer tour across Europe. The second leg of their summer dates kicks off in Töging am Inn, Germany, on July 25th. 

Vocalist Roger Miret shares the concept behind “Divided”, “‘Divided’ confronts the rise of extremist ideology and the willingness to follow false promises even when the human cost is obvious. At its core, it’s a call to recognize our shared humanity before we’re pushed so far apart that we can no longer find our way back together.”

AGNOSTIC FRONT‘s extensive tour dates see the band continue their long-established legacy across live venues and festival stages alike. Bringing authentic raw aggression and honesty, AGNOSTIC FRONT remain an important voice across punk and hardcore refusing to compromise on their sound and message.  

AGNOSTIC FRONT European Summer Tour Dates 

For tickets visit www.agnosticfront.com

25-07-26 TÖGING AM INN (GER) @mightysilo1
26-07-26 TOLMIN (SVN) @tolminatormetalfest
27-07-26 PULA (HRV) PULA OPEN AIR

28-07-26 AZZANO DECIMO (ITA) FIERA DELLA MUSICA
29-07-26 ROMA (ITA) CASILINO SKY PARK
30-07-26 SETTIMO TORINESE (ITA) SPAZIO COMBO in SOUNERIA

31-07-26 LE GARRIC (FRA) @xtremefest
01-08-26 GRÄNICHEN (CHE) @openairgraenichen
02-08-26 ST MAURICE DE GOURDANS (FRA) @sylakopenair
03-08-26 FREIBURG (GER) CAFE ATLANTIK

04-08-26 WEINHEIM (GER) @cafecentralweinheim
05-08-26 AACHEN (GER) @musikbunker_aachen
08-08-26 DUFFEL (BEL) @brakrock
09-08-26 ESSEN (GER) @turock_essen
10-08-26 BRAUNSCHWEIG (GER) @kufa_haus
11-08-26 AUGSBURG (GER) @kantine_augsburg
12-08-26 JENA (GER) @fhausjena
13-08-26 KRAKÓW (POL) @hype___park
14-08-26 GRAZ (AUT) FREILUFT ARENA

15-08-26 SULINGEN (GER) @reloadfestivalofficial

About AGNOSTIC FRONT:

Founded in 1982, AGNOSTIC FRONT stand among the most esteemed pioneers of the hardcore genre. No band comes close in sonic and socio authenticity and sincerity, where the struggles of survival on the streets have quite literally given life to a sound that remains as impactful today as it was over four decades ago. AGNOSTIC FRONT‘s battering, socially critical sounds serve as the foundation of true New York hardcore and helped initiate the emergence of crossover thrash. Following a slew of pummeling offerings, the band, led by the inimitable roar of Roger Miret and Vinnie Stigma’s legendary charismatic guitar playing, continue to showcase unapologetically honest lyrics and signature aggression in Echoes in Eternity.

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