VIAMAER’s Debut Album “In Lumine Lunae” Out Now

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VIAMAER is a space that was born out of silence — out of the moments when a person is left alone with themselves, with their own tension, fear, calm, and everything that comes between. It is a project that did not emerge from the need to create music, but from the need to express something that cannot be spoken in words.

Behind VIAMAER stands Krystian Jurkiewicz, though the project itself is not centered around a name. It is a way of capturing states a person goes through; a method of giving shape to the intangible yet deeply real. Sound became a natural tool — a place where emotions do not need to be explained, because they can be heard in melody, timbre, contrast, and the silence between notes.

The debut album “In lumine lunae” was created slowly, over two years, in the rhythm of life — at times accelerated, at times fractured, at times paused. This is not a collection of songs.
It is a sequence of states in which Polish lyrics lead an intimate narration, while Latin titles open the material to a deeper, more symbolic dimension.

VIAMAER has no ambition to be everything for everyone. It is a project for those who listen not only with their ears, but also with their soul.

VIAMAER “In lumine lunae” is an emotional, raw, and spacious album blending blackgaze, post-black metal, and shoegaze.

Music for debut album was composed, recorded, mixed and mastered by Krystian Jurkiewicz. Cover artwork was done by Piotr Pryk. Album was released on January 29, 2026 in digital format and CD. Buy merch & music in physical format here ➡ link here.

Stream “In Lumine Lunae” album:

TRACKLIST:

1. In excitatione terrae
2. In lumine lunae
3. Dimensio mortis
4. Ultra insaniam
5. Liberum arbitrium
6. Haec vox
7. Magna paranoia
8. Smaragdus somnium

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SONS OF ETERNITY Announce New Studio Album “Human Beast”, First Single & Video ‘Forever’ Out Now

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German heavy metal act SONS OF ETERNITY return with their second full-length album “Human Beast”, set for release on March 27th, 2026 via Massacre Records on Mediabook CD, Limited Vinyl LP and digital formats.

Along with the album announcement, the band unveil the first single “Forever”, an uncompromising, uptempo heavy metal anthem that marks a powerful statement of intent and confirms the band’s forward momentum.

STREAM THE SONG HERE: https://save-it.cc/massacre/forever

Following their debut album “End Of Silence”, “Human Beast” represents a clear evolution in sound and songwriting: heavier, sharper and more dynamic, while remaining firmly rooted in classic heavy metal traditions. Across nine tracks, SONS OF ETERNITY combine strong hooklines, driving riffs and memorable melodies with modern elements and refined arrangements.

The album opens with the track “Sons Of Eternity”, a confident midtempo anthem that sets the tone with its massive riffs and instantly memorable chorus. On the faster side, “Forever” delivers pure, no-compromise energy, capturing the spirit of unity between band and fans and standing as a dedicated tribute to everyone who has supported the band along the way.

Other highlights include the powerful metal ballad “When Fantasy Dies”, showcasing the band’s emotional depth, and the title track “Human Beast”, the heaviest cut on the album, featuring thrash-infused aggression and intense lyrical themes. Songs like “Resistance”, “Abyss Of Life” and “The Line“ add progressive nuances and atmospheric layers, expanding the album’s scope without sacrificing immediacy or impact.

Produced by Jonas Roßner and Sons Of Eternity at JRSound Studio, mixed by Jonas Roßner and mastered by Christoph Beyerlein at Separate Sound Studio, Human Beast is a focused and cohesive release that balances variety and identity with remarkable confidence.

With “Human Beast”, SONS OF ETERNITY deliver a bold and mature statement: a band aware of its roots, yet unafraid to push boundaries and evolve.

Track listing:

  1. Sons Of Eternity
  2. Forever
  3. Resistance
  4. When Fantasy Dies
  5. Human Beast
  6. The Line
  7. Fight
  8. Tearing Down The Walls
  9. Abyss Of Life

SONS OF ETERNITY are:
Matthias Schenk – Vocals
Matthias Kirchgessner – Guitars
Jonas Roßner – Guitars
Freddy Müller-Schartl – Bass
Thomas Abts – Drums

SONS OF ETERNITY online:
https://sonsofeternity.de
http://www.facebook.com/SonsOfEternityBand
http://www.instagram.com/sonsofeternity

STATUS QUO Founder & Frontman FRANCIS ROSSI Returns with New Album “The Accidental”

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Today, Francis Rossi releases his brand-new solo album ‘The Accidental’ through earMUSIC.

While Rossi’s previous solo albums explored his love for acoustic ballads, vocal harmonies, and the blend of British rock with country influences, this album, Francis Rossi’s first in seven years, marks a true return to the energetic, guitar-driven sound that made him a legend with Status Quo. ‘For anyone who liked any of my solo albums previously’, says Francis Rossi, ‘…well, I’ve no idea what you’ll make of this one because it’s a real departure, but I love it. It’s loud, the guitars are right to the fore, and there are some great songs there.’

This new album finds Francis Rossi once more at the top of his game, with a searing yet thoughtful collection of rockers that will please anyone who likes their dose of heavy cut with melody and verve. ‘The Accidental’ was born from spontaneous studio sessions with guitarist Hiran Ilangantilike and co-producer Andy Brook, resulting in a vibrant album that sounds immediate, alive and free of expectations.

Kicking off with a flourish ‘Much Better’, the album segues into the ebullient ‘Go Man Go’, teeing up future classic ‘Push Comes To Shove’ and the plaintive yet strutting blues singalong of ‘Back On Our Home Ground’. By then the engine is well and truly running, and the highlights keep coming. The chug and chant and choppy chords of ‘Something In The Air (Stormy Weather)’ give way to the cantering ‘Picture Perfect’, which could only be a Rossi number. The long strides of ‘November Again’ distil a melancholy refrain into a catchy chorus, and the epic ‘Beautiful World’ channels vintage era Quo with enough guitar to get the balcony of the Glasgow Apollo bouncing again. ‘Time To Remember’ is built around a piano line and swaying melody and serves as a poignant and powerful coda to an extraordinarily strong set of new songs.

‘Much Better’, says Francis Rossi, ‘was the first track that we did, on that very first day, and maybe it set the positive tone for the whole album. There’s a happiness and joy here.’

Access the album HERE

‘The Accidental’ proves that amazing things unfold when an artist with an unrivalled track record is inspired to create new music – even after more than 50 years of success – by the sheer love of playing.

SHARON OSBOURNE Talks about a Potential Ozzfest Return in 2027

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Sharon Osbourne sees a future for Ozzfest. While the name is especially associated with rock legend Ozzy Osbourne, his wife played a major role behind the scenes in organizing the festival. In an interview with Billboard, she said:

“All of the creative direction for visuals at Ozzfest was mine. I can’t sing a note — I’m tone-deaf — but I can be creative, and I like to create things.”

And it’s clear she wants to continue creating, combining nostalgia and a tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with a vision for the festival’s future:

“I’ve been talking to Live Nation about bringing [Ozzfest] back recently. It was something Ozzy was very passionate about: giving young talent a stage in front of a lot of people. We really started metal festivals in this country. It was [replicated but] never done with the spirit of what ours was, because ours was a place for new talent. It was like summer camp for kids.”

As for Ozzfest’s future, ideas are already on the table. According to Sharon Osbourne, the 2027 lineup could be much more diverse:

“I’d like to mix up the genres.”

Fans can likely look forward to more announcements regarding this project in the coming months.

Source: Nuclear Blast editorial team

MØL Celebrate “Dreamcrush” Album Release with New Single/Video for ‘Hud’

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Danish alt-metal luminists MØL have released their third studio album DREAMCRUSH via Nuclear Blast Records and to celebrate have unveiled new single/video, ‘Hud’. 

The album follows a striking sequence of singles from the brooding pull of ‘Garland‘ and the urgent drive of ‘Young‘ to the cathartic force of ‘CRUSH‘, culminating today in the release of ‘Hud’, an immersive, shadow tinged track that plunges listeners into the record’s tense otherworldly atmosphere.

Across DREAMCRUSH, MØL sharpen their signature fusion of crushing heaviness and ethereal textures, delivering a sound that is at once unrelenting and eerily luminous.

Order and listen to DREAMCRUSH here: https://moel.bfan.link/dreamcrush

Guitarist Nicolai Busse comments on the new single: “‘Hud’ was the first composition I started on after we released Diorama and after the birth of my daughter. Listening to the song always takes me back to sitting on our living room floor with a guitar in hand and plucking away while she would play. The track is seminal to me in that it not only helped me form ideas on how the record should sound, but also becoming a father.”

DREAMCRUSH Tracklisting:

1.DREAM
2.Små Forlis
3. Young
4. Hud
5. Garland 
6. Favour
7. A Former Blueprint
8. ∞
9. Dissonance
10. Mimic
11. CRUSH

Following the critically acclaimed Jord (2019) and Diorama (2021), MØL’s latest opus, DREAMCRUSH, sees the band’s sound continue to evolve as they embrace new horizons, as a collective and as individuals. Drawing on influences from My Bloody Valentine, Cocteau Twins and Smashing Pumpkins, the album delves into recurring themes of belonging, resilience and finding a sense of home within oneself. By weaving melody into even their sharpest, most jagged moments, the band emerge with their most soul-stirring work to date. 

DREAMCRUSH explores the precarious balance between hope and burden: dreams can sustain you, give you something to believe in – but the weight of expectation, the burden of reality can also mean that such dreams can become oppressive; they can just as easily shatter you. In amongst clouds of unfathomable loss and grief, the album offers rays of almost unbearable hope – a reminder that we can keep on dreaming despite ourselves. 

MØL‘s latest offering delivers a record that is as merciless as it is tender, one that challenges, uplifts and lingers, a reminder that even in the heaviest darkness, there is a light worth chasing.

MØL now take DREAMCRUSH across Europe and the UK this February with support from Tayne and Cold Night For Alligators, as the band continue to push deeper into their own atmospheric and uncharted creative world both on record and through their live shows.

Tickets are available here: https://ffm.live/moeldk-tour

Feb 6 – Berlin, DE – Hole 44
Feb 7 – Prague, CZ – Futurum
Feb 8 – Leipzig, DE – Naummans
Feb 9 – München, DE – Feierwerk
Feb 10 – Wiesbaden, DE – Kesselhaus
Feb 11 – Eindhoven, NL – Effenaar KZ
Feb 12 – London, UK – Underworld
Feb 13 – Manchester, UK – Rebellion 
Feb 14 – Glasgow, UK – Classic Grand
Feb 15 – Leeds, UK – Key Club
Feb 16 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Institute2
Feb 17 – Bristol, UK – Exchange
Feb 18 – Paris, FR – Petit Bain
Feb 20 – Koln, DE – Club Volta
Feb 21 – Hamburg, DE – Betty 

SUBMASQ (Ex Subterranean Masquerade) Return with “Oedipus” Covers EP, Out February 13th, Single for Danzig’s ‘Mother’ Out Now

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After 25 years of musical exploration and boundary-pushing creativity, long-running Israeli progressive/alt metal outfit Subterranean Masquerade begins a bold new chapter having officially changed its name to SUBMASQ. By shortening its name to SUBMASQ, the band marks an evolution that reflects both its legacy and its future.

While SUBMASQ continues to complete their impending new album – the follow-up to their acclaimed Mountain Fever LP, released in 2021 via The Lasers Edge Group’s metal label Sensory Records – this week the band unveils their first release with the truncated moniker: A new cover EP titled Oedipus. The EP features three reimagined songs, all revolving around the shared theme of mothers, including Danzig’s “Mother,” Rammstein’s “Mutter,” and Genesis’ “Mama.” Produced and rearranged by SUBMASQ, Oedipus was mixed and mastered by Arie Aranovich.

Speaking about the release, the band explains, “We love making covers. We wanted to make something special for our followers just before the official new album arrives. We know it takes time, but we want to do it right—so in the meantime, this EP, all rocking and rolling, is for you.”

Reflecting on the name change and the road ahead, the band’s founder Tomer Pink adds, “I’ve been doing Subterranean Masquerade since I was a teenager. Today – twenty-five years after, a father to two kids – it’s time to move forward to something more exciting and fitting who we are today. I’m thrilled to share new music with you guys. This is going to be legendary.”

The first preview of SUBMASQ’s Oedipus arrives with their cover of Danzig’s “Mother,” now streaming everywhere including through a lyric video for the song playing RIGHT HERE.

Oedipus will be released on all digital platforms Friday, February 13th. Preorders are up at Bandcamp HERE. An official video and more will post alongside the rest of the EP in the days ahead.

Oedipus Track Listing:

  1. Mother (Danzig cover)
  2. Mutter (Rammstein cover)
  3. Mama (Genesis cover)

With the new name comes a new professional chapter as well. SUBMASQ has signed with Nick Grima Management and is preparing to announce extensive European touring throughout 2026 and 2027.

SUBMASQ carries the spirit of Subterranean Masquerade into the future—refined, reenergized, and focused on what comes next. Watch for further developments to be announced shortly.

https://www.submasq.net
https://submasq.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/Submasq
https://www.instagram.com/submasq