CREMATORY Unveil Video Single ‘Blind’ from Upcoming Greatest Hits Album

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German gothic metal pioneers CREMATORY have released a brand-new music video for their latest single “Blind,” offering a dark glimpse into their upcoming greatest hits album “English Hymns & Deutsche Hymnen.”

The album is set for release on May 15, 2026 via ROAR – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music and celebrates 35 years of the band’s career. “English Hymns & Deutsche Hymnen” will be available as an expansive three-CD edition as well as limited double-vinyl formats. The 3-CD set includes “English Hymns,” “Deutsche Hymnen,” and “Engulfed in Darkness Demo.” The vinyl editions will be released as a Neon Green double vinyl (English Hymns) and a Turquoise double vinyl (Deutsche Hymnen).

The album pre-sale is available here: https://crematory.rpm.link/greatesthitsPR

With “Blind”, the exclusive bonus track on the “Deutsche Hymnen” LP edition, CREMATORY present one of their darkest German-language tracks to date. Driven by themes of spiritual erosion and emotional desolation, the song unfolds a bleak, cinematic atmosphere, combining crushing heaviness with immersive depth. Lines such as “kein morgen naht, kein leben bleibt / nur kalte asche” reinforce the track’s cold, ritualistic aesthetic. 

Frontman Felix Stass states:
“‘Blind’ reflects a world where hope dissolves and only shadows remain.”

Formed in 1991 in Mannheim, Germany, CREMATORY have become one of the most enduring and influential acts in European gothic metal. Over more than three decades, the band evolved from their early death metal roots into a distinctive style combining heavy riffs, melodic keyboards, industrial textures, and contrasting vocal approaches.

Throughout their career, CREMATORY have explored themes of life, pain, introspection, and atmosphere, often blending deep growls with clean vocals to create a sound both powerful and haunting. Their growth in the 1990s brought them recognition across Europe through relentless touring and festival appearances.

The upcoming “Greatest Hits” album reflects the band’s bilingual legacy. “English Hymns & Deutsche Hymnen” gathers key tracks from across their catalogue in both languages and also includes the band’s earliest demo recordings, offering fans a comprehensive retrospective of CREMATORY’s long and influential journey. With 35 years of history, countless tours, and a legacy that helped shape European gothic, death and industrial metal, “Greatest Hits” stands as both a celebration of CREMATORY’s past and a powerful reminder that the band remains as vital as ever!

“Greatest Hits” – Vinyl Track Listing

LP “English Hymns”:

The Eyes Of Suffering
Shadows Of Mine
Tears Of Time
Lost In Myself
For Love
Fly
The Fallen
Greed
Pray
Shadowmaker
Ravens Calling
Rise and Fall
Inglorious Darkness
Destination
The Future Is A Lonely Place
Born (Exclusive Bonus Track)
Wrong Side of the Mirror (Exclusive Bonus Track)

LP “Deutsche Hymnen”:

Ist Es Wahr
Ewigkeit
Tick Tack
Kaltes Feuer
Höllenbrand
Kein Liebeslied
Auf Der Flucht
Haus mit Garten
Falsche Tränen
Kommt Näher
Virus
Tränen der Zeit
Trümmerwelten
Welt Aus Glas
Das Letzte Ticket
Blind (Exclusive Bonus Track)
Flammenmeer (Exclusive Bonus Track)

In support of the release, the band will embark on an extensive European run throughout 2026.  Make sure to catch CREMATORY at the following dates below, with many more to be announced soon:

Apr 25 – Hartenrod, DE – Hinterland Metal Meeting
May 01 – Andernach, DE – Metal Days Festival
May 02 – Bad Friedrichshall, DE – Lemmys Bar & Liveclub
May 14 – Mannheim, DE – 7er Club
May 15 – Erfurt, DE – From Hell
May 16 – Zwickau, DE – Club Seilerstrasse
May 17 – Potsdam, DE – Lindenpark
May 22 – Oberhausen, DE – Kulttempel
Jun 04 – Selb, DE – Rock Club
Jun 05 – Salzburg, AT – Rock House
Jun 07 – Pilsen, CZ – Metal Fest
Jun 25 – Oschersleben, DE – Metal Dayz Festival
Jun 26 – Leipzig, DE – Hellraiser
Jul 04 – Mülheim / Ruhr, DE – Castle Rock Festival
Jul 31 – Wacken, DE – Wacken Open Air
Aug 22 – Pindelo Dos Milagres, PT – MMOA Festival
Aug 28 – Barcelona, ES – Ripollet Rock Festival

CREMATORY is:
Felix Stass – Vocals
Rolf Munkes – Guitar
Oliver Revilo – Bass
Katrin Jüllich – Keyboards, Samples
Markus Jüllich – Drums, Programming

Visit CREMATORY online:
Website | https://www.crematory.de
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/crematory.de
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/crematory.de
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@crematory-de

ANGUS McSix & ORDEN OGAN Join VICTORIUS for Explosive Lyric Video for Title Track of New Album “World War Dinosaur”, Out Now

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German power metal force VICTORIUS celebrate the release of their brand-new album “World War Dinosaur”, out now via PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. Marking the occasion, the band also unveils a lyric video for the album’s explosive title track, featuring special guest appearances by Angus McSix and Orden Ogan!

“It’s the most epic and hymn-like album we’ve ever written,” the band comments.“100% Victorius, but bigger, tighter, and more intense. We’ve never worked this hard on an album before. ‘Only more is more’ and this time, we went all in!”

Watch the new lyric video for “World War Dinosaur”, featuring Angus McSix and Orden Ogan, now streaming here: 

Packed with massive hooks, pounding rhythms, and VICTORIUS’ signature blend of tongue-in-cheek storytelling and thunderous power metal energy, “World War Dinosaur” dives deep into the band’s outrageous dinosaur battle universe. Across twelve new tracks, forged in cosmic steel and driven by pure imagination, the album pushes their sound to new cinematic heights.

Explosive power metal collides with a full-scale dinosaur war, delivering a blazing mix of riffs, melody, and towering intensity. Louder, bigger, and more powerful than ever, the record captures VICTORIUS at their peak, where ninjas, dinosaurs, and pure metal glory unite!

Order “World War Dinosaur” now at: https://victorius.rpm.link/wwdPR

Album Track Listing:

  1. Kingdom of the Strong
  2. World War Dinosaur
  3. Dino Race From Outer Space
  4. Raptor Squad Attack
  5. Brachio Bazooka Batalion
  6. March to War
  7. Evil Mean Megalodon
  8. Dino Power Resistance
  9. Prehistoric Panzer Power
  10. Lazer Ninja Thunderstorm
  11. Golden Glory
  12. Lost Legacy

About VICTORIUS:


VICTORIUS deliver the soundtrack for a world that never truly disappeared: A world of Saturday morning cartoons, action figures, and boundless imagination. What started as a childhood dream has long since evolved into its own universe, captivating audiences around the globe.

Germany, Europe, Japan, the USA – VICTORIUS tour across continents, bringing a show to the stage that takes sound, story, and attitude to a new level. Every song is part of a larger story – and you can feel it live: thoughtful show elements, a strong visual style, and a performance that excites rather than just functions. VICTORIUS live means: full energy, no facade. A show that stands out, and stays with you.

With each album, the band refines their very own genre: “Power Metal from Outer Space.” Whether it’s cybernetic dinosaurs, galactic ninjas, or magical mammoths, VICTORIUS deliver power metal at maximum intensity – melodic, driving, unstoppable. Their discography reads like a cinematic adventure in multiple parts: from Dinosaur Warfare to Space Ninjas from Hell to The Great Ninja War.

With their new studio album “World War Dinosaur”, VICTORIUS open the next chapter in their ever-expanding universe. This time, the battlefield spans the entire globe, a conflict between cybernetic dinosaurs and spacefaring ninja legions. It’s the most ambitious story the band has ever told: epic, explosive, and unapologetically over the top.

At the same time, the album marks a moment of transformation: a reinvention that is both bold and inevitable. VICTORIUS push their signature “Power Metal from Outer Space” to new heights; more cinematic, more intense, more fearless than ever before. With “World War Dinosaur”, the band doesn’t just continue their saga: they level up, redefining what power metal can be in sound, scope, and spirit.

VICTORIUS aren’t a retro show, but a nostalgic leap into the future. For everyone who still feels the fire of those old days, when heroes were immortal, adventures limitless, and imagination knew no bounds.

VICTORIUS are:
David Baßin – Vocals
Dirk Scharsich – Guitar
Florian Zack – Guitar
Andreas Dockhorn – Bass
Frank Koppe – Drums

For More Info Visit:
https://www.victoriusmetal.net
https://www.facebook.com/victoriusmetal
https://www.instagram.com/victorius_metal
https://bio.to/victorius

VICTORIUS on Tour: https://www.victoriusmetal.net/live/

CRIMSON DAY Unveil Dark New Single & Video ‘Hexed’

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Crimson Day returns with Hexed, a dark, driving heavy metal track built around powerful vocals, crushing riffs, and the kind of occult atmosphere that gets under your skin. Equal parts hypnotic and relentless, it’s a song that demands your attention from the first beat of the witchdrum to the final note. Infectious hooks, powerful melodies, ferocious intensity, and a brooding curse that won’t let you go.

Stream “Hexed”: orcd.co/hexedsingle

“Hexed” follows the successful release of “False Prophet” and serves as the next chapter leading toward the release of the full-length album Dark Dimension, due for release on 22 May 2026.

Watch ‘False Prophet’: https://youtu.be/yo11yiHjMgg

About Crimson Day

Founded in 2013 in Tampere, Crimson Day has spent over a decade forging their own lane within the heavy metal landscape, blending the timeless power of classic heavy metal with a broad sweep of genre influences, wrapped in dark intensity, high-octane energy, and sharp, soaring melody.

The band’s story began with a self-titled EP in 2013, followed by their debut full-length Order of the Shadows (2015). They expanded their sonic vision on At the Mountains of Madness (2018) before returning with the bold, self-titled Crimson Day in 2023. A pivotal lineup shift in 2020 introduced new frontwoman Milka Uusitalo, ushering in a reinvigorated era marked by standout singles including “Raising the Fury” and “Black as the Heavens Above,” and bold, genre-defying covers of “Immigrant Song,” “Holding Out for a Hero,” and “Objection (Tango)” that further demonstrated the band’s dynamic range.

Now, with Dark Dimension on the horizon, Crimson Day is stepping into their most ambitious chapter yet.

With nearly 100 live shows across Finland and Europe, sharing stages with Sonata Arctica, Turmion Kätilöt, Turisas, Reckless Love, and Korpiklaani, and international performances spanning the Baltics, Germany, and Sweden, the band has built a reputation as a formidable live force. Their music has earned global radio airplay, and their YouTube catalog has surpassed 100,000 views.

Crimson Day is:

Milka Uusitalo – vocals
Ari Balzar – lead guitar
Janne Rantanen – guitar/screams
Jesse ”Kämy” Kämäräinen – bass
Janne Ollikainen – drums/percussions

Follow Crimson Day Online:

www.crimsonday.com
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www.tiktok.com/@crimsonday_official
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CASTIEL Announce New EP “All Returns to Hollow and Silence” + Release Lead Single ‘Act I: Defile // Denounce’ with Video

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Austrian deathcore collective Castiel have announced their new EP All Returns to Hollow and Silence, set for release on 24th July via Seek and Strike. An immersive conceptual release, the EP will unfold chapter by chapter, beginning with the devastating opening salvo, ‘Act I: Defile // Denounce’.

Pre-save All Returns to Hollow and Silence here: https://orcd.co/castielep2026

From its opening moments, ‘Act I: Defile // Denounce’ drops you straight into the deep end, pairing punishing low-tuned riffs with bursts of relentless speed and precision. It’s a track that immediately signals Castiel‘s intentions, heavier and more dynamic than ever and sets the foundation for a record built on brutality and depth.

All Returns to Hollow and Silence is a genuine step forward for the band. Drawing from a diverse range of influences, Castiel have crafted a sound that is pulled together with purpose. Firmly rooted in deathcore, the EP pushes beyond the genre confines, embracing contrast and atmosphere alongside its more destructive elements.

Speaking on the release, the band said: “This EP is heavier, more brutal but also more emotional than anything we’ve done before as a band. We’ve pushed ourselves creatively while staying true to who we are, this feels like the most complete version of Castiel yet.”

The new EP is built as a continuous story with each track acting as a chapter in a wider narrative. That idea carries through visually too, with every song set to receive its own video. 

At its core, All Returns to Hollow and Silence explores the shifting relationship between two central protagonists, tracing a journey shaped by tension, transformation and emotional conflict. Subtle inspiration has been drawn from the lore of World of Warcraft, particularly the arcs of Arthas Menethil and Jaina Proudmoore. 

Musically, the release channels the oppressive weight and atmosphere of Black Tongue and Humanity’s Last Breath, while incorporating the raw aggression of Bodysnatcher and The Acacia Strain. The result is a record that moves seamlessly between suffocating heaviness and explosive intensity. 

Track-list:

1. Act I: Defile // Denounce
2. Act II: A Festering Wound
3. Act III: Vile Spirits
4. Act IV: Empty Throne

Emerging from Klagenfurt, Austria in 2014, Castiel quickly made their mark with their bleak atmospheres and downtempo heaviness. Early releases including their debut single ‘Human Scum’ and the Exitium EP (2015) set the tone, followed by Blasphemy in 2017, before lineup changes forced the band into a hiatus. 

They returned in 2023 with Shadowlands, signalling a clear step up in both sound and ambition. That momentum carried into 2025’s Khaos EP, a darker, more introspective release that pushed further into themes of psychological collapse and existential weight.

Now, with their signing to Seek and Strike, Castiel enter a new chapter. All Returns to Hollow and Silence not only marks their first release under the label, but their most ambitious work to date. 

Having already shared stages with the likes of Distant, Carnifex, Born of Osiris and more, the band have built a reputation for intense, no frills live shows. Stay tuned for live dates to follow. 

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GYPSY PISTOLEROS’ New Album “Dark Faerie Tales” Out Now

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In 2026, while much of rock music plays it safe, Gypsy Pistoleros are burning the rulebook.
The world’s only Glam Punk Goth ’n’ Roll outlaws return with their most dangerous, theatrical, and uncompromising record yet — Dark Faerie Tales: A Fairytale for the Damned, released 17th April 2026 on The New Church Records Label
 
This is not nostalgia. This is not cosplay. This is feral, glitter-streaked, gothic punk rock with teeth.
Drawing openly from the bloodlines of The Damned, Hanoi Rocks, Killing Joke, The Cult, and the modern defiance of YUNGBLUD, Gypsy Pistoleros don’t imitate — they mutate. The result is an album that feels lived-in, earned, and gloriously unhinged.
 
Produced and co-written by long-time sonic conspirator Dave Draper (Michael Monroe, Ginger Wildheart, The Wildhearts, Therapy?, Elvana), Dark Faerie Tales fuses glam-soaked punk energy with gothic grandeur, raw fire, and apocalyptic swagger — a record for outsiders, believers, romantics, and beautiful misfits.

As Overdrive declares:
“A love letter to the beautiful and broken, a twisted hymn for the strange of heart, and proof that rock ’n’ roll still has room for danger, drama and glitter in the dark.”

Available worldwide & instore on three-colour vinyl, digipak CD, and digital:
Neon Purple & Black Splatter Vinyl
Neon Green & Black Splatter Vinyl
Deluxe 4-panel Digisleeve CD
Order here: https://www.plastichead.com/artist/gypsy-pistoleros 

Following the success of Church of the Pistoleros — hailed as one of 2025’s most fearless and eclectic rock albums — the Pistoleros have conjured something even bolder: a dark fairytale for the damned, a love letter to the beautiful and broken, and a twisted hymn for the strange of heart.

Track Listing:
Dark Faerie Tales
My One Desire, Burn It Up
King of Almost Everything
She’s Getting Stranger
Take My Hand to Nightmare Land
Behind The Mask
Prince of the Damned
Rattling
I Whisper Goodbye
The Ghost of Baby Strange

To support the release, Gypsy Pistoleros embarked on the Dark Faerie Tales U.K. Tour, with additional festival and European dates to be announced.

Remaining shows:
22 April – Newcastle, The Cluny
24 April – Dunfermline, The Monarch
25 April – Edinburgh, Bannermans
1–2 May – Beltane Gathering Festival, Wales
9 May –   No Sleep Till Blackpool Festival @ The Waterloo
10 May – Stoke-on-Trent, Eleven (Matinee Show)
15 May – Nottingham, The Old Cold Store
16 May – Stockport, The Holy Diver
23 May – Breaking Bands Festival, Droitwich
Special Guests: James Kennedy & The Underdogs to support throughout Tour
6–9 August – Rebellion Punk Festival, Blackpool Winter Gardens
Many more dates TBA

Tickets: https://gypsypistoleros.com/shows

Check out ‘The King Of Almost Everything‘ video here:

Order Gypsy Pistoleros albums here: https://www.plastichead.com/artist/gypsy-pistoleros

Gypsy Lee Pistolero – Vocals
Kerry Pistolero White – Bass & B.Vox
Shane Pistolero Sparkz – Guitar & B.Vox
Chris Pistolero Hopton – Drums
  
http://www.gypsypistoleros.com/
https://www.facebook.com/GPistoleros ;
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https://twitter.com/GPistoleros ;
https://www.instagram.com/gypsypistoleros/
https://www.youtube.com/@GypsyLeePistolero
https://soundcloud.com/gypsy-lee-pistolero

THUNDERMOTHER Drop New Live Album “Live’n’Alive” Digitally, Out Now

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Swedish rockers THUNDERMOTHER share a final single from their first live album. “The Road Is Ours – Live in Cologne” invites listeners right into the venue to experience the band’s energetic performance. Recorded live in Cologne, Germany, the track was originally released on the 2021 deluxe version of their Top 10 album Heat Wave.
 
Without a shadow of a doubt, THUNDERMOTHER once again prove that they are at the forefront of modern rock ’n’ roll. Live’n’Alive is now available digitally on all streaming services! Play it on repeat and don’t miss the chance to grab your physical copy, as Live’n’Alive will be released in various formats on July 10, 2026, via Napalm Records. Pre-orders start now!
 
Filippa Nässil about “The Road is Ours – Live in Cologne”:
“This song we call ‘ROAD’ is a bonus track on the Heat Wave deluxe album only, and it deserves more attention! The road is ours but we wanna share it with you!”

With no backing tracks, overdubs or re-recording of instruments, Live’n’Alive makes no compromises. This is THUNDERMOTHER – 100% live, 100% rock’n’roll!

Get your physical copy of Live’n’Alive HERE

Swedish rock’n’roll powerhouse THUNDERMOTHER is set to unleash a thrilling new live album, Live’n’Alive, out digitally on April 17, 2026 and physically on July 10, 2026 via Napalm Records! Founded in 2009 by guitarist Filippa Nässil, the band is well-known for their electrifying rock anthems and relentless touring – some live highlights include supporting the legendary Scorpions both in North America and Europe, playing the KISS Kruise, and performing regularly at major festivals such as Wacken Open Air. In 2025, THUNDERMOTHER unleashed their highly acclaimed sixth album, Dirty & Divine – their first with the new lineup consisting of Filippa Nässil, vocalist Linnéa Vikström Egg, returning bass player Majsan Lindberg, and drummer Joan Massing – hitting the top 3 on the Official German Rock/Metal Charts. Live’n’Alive was recorded on the European headline tour that followed – this hefty 19-track offering showcases THUNDERMOTHER’s explosive live energy through their 2025 setlist.
 
Filippa Nässil about Live’n’Alive:
“It’s all live. We use no backing tracks like almost every band does today. We have made no overdubs or re-recordings of instruments. It’s ALL live and rock’n’roll. Me on guitar, Majsan Lindberg on bass, Joan Massing on drums, and Linnéa Vikström on lead vox and rhythm guitars on some songs. Song order is not compromised, it’s our setlist of 2025, through and through. Hell yeah, this is how it’s done.”

Live’n’Alive tracklisting:

  1. Can You Feel It – Live in Cologne
  2. Loud and Free – Live in Cologne
  3. The Road is Ours – Live in Cologne
  4. So Close – Live in Huskvarna
  5. Bright Eyes – Live in Huskvarna
  6. Take The Power – Live in Copenhagen
  7. Dead Or Alive – Live in Huskvarna
  8. I Don’t Know You – Live in Cologne
  9. Sleep – Live in Cologne
  10. I Left My License In The Future – Live in Copenhagen
  11. Dog From Hell – Live in Huskvarna
  12. Can’t Put Out The Fire – Live in Copenhagen
  13. Whatever – Live in Gothenburg
  14. Shoot To Kill – Live in Cologne
  15. Try With Love – Live in Copenhagen
  16. Thunderous – Live in Copenhagen
  17. Hellevator – Live in Huskvarna
  18. Speaking Of The Devil – Live in Huskvarna
  19. Driving In Style – Live in Huskvarna

Live’n’Alive cuts through the band’s catalogue, delivering high-energy live versions that encapsulate the band’s true rock’n’roll spirit, from powerful reimaginings of classic THUNDERMOTHER hits to newer tunes. Anthemic opening track “Can you feel it – Live in Cologne” (originally from the newest studio offering) kicks the album right off, followed by equally energetic “Loud and Free – Live in Cologne” (from Black and Gold, 2022 – #6 on the Official German Album Charts!). Further highlights include the groovy “Whatever – Live in Gothenburg” (originally from the 2018 album Thundermother) as well as the catchy “Speaking Of The Devil – Live in Huskvarna” (from the 2025 album). THUNDERMOTHER wraps the album up impactfully with a new version of their biggest hit “Driving In Style – Live in Huskvarna”, originally from the 2020 success record Heat Wave (#6 on the Official German Album Charts).

THUNDERMOTHER Live 2026
Supporting Judas Priest w/ DOMINUM
23.08.26 DE – Sankt Goarshausen / Freilichtbühne Loreley
 
THUNDERMOTHER are:
Filippa Nässil – guitar, backing vox
Majsan Lindberg – bass, backing vox
Linnéa Vikström Egg – lead vox, guitar
Joan Massing – drums
 
THUNDERMOTHER online:
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