Guitar legend Yngwie Malmsteen recently spoke to The Metal Voice about his upcoming New album along with his upcoming Greek tour dates plus his recollections of Hear n’ Aid ‘Stars’ experience.
When ask if there was a new album in the works
“It’s done, it is in the can. Four songs I sing on it. I’m really happy with it and has a November release date (2026)
When asked about the Musical Direction of the new album
“I would say it is very Malmsteenesk. It sounds like Yngwie Malmsteen. I would say some of the instrumental stuff is really really nuts. The Album is called HELL OR HIGH WATER. Also I made it specifically to fit a vinyl record. Nine songs one bonus track, it’s 46 minutes
Greek Shows 2026 July 17 Thessaloniki July 19 Athens
Available today on all digital platforms, “Fetish” is the brand-new single from Rome-based band WidthOut, released via Volcano Records. The track marks another step forward in the band’s artistic journey, continuing their signature fusion of alternative metal, electronic elements, and contemporary atmospheres into a sound that is both distinctive and instantly recognizable.
“Fetish” tells the story of an obsessive chase after something that always remains out of reach—a desire that consumes, leaves behind ghosts and nostalgia, and gradually turns into emotional addiction. It is an intense journey through tension, darkness, and vulnerability. From a sonic perspective, the song combines powerful riffs, atmospheric synths, and memorable melodies, further showcasing WidthOut’s evolution toward darker soundscapes enriched by electronic influences. Following the release of their EP “REVOLUTION” and the full-length albums “PUPPET” and “DISEMBODIED”, the band continues its artistic growth with a track that perfectly embodies the new direction of the project: intense, modern, and uncompromising.
A powerful and emotionally charged lyric video is also available on YouTube to accompany the single:
“High Note” – a song about fire, ambition, dreams, and the belief in ending on top!
With their new single and official video “High Note”, ELECTRIC GUITARS put words and sound to the inner fire that drives people forward. The song is about a hunger for life, the pursuit of dreams, and the will to hold on. Even when the road gets tough.
“High Note” is an energetic and emotional song about never giving up. It is about believing in yourself, walking your own path, and fighting on with your eyes fixed on the goal. Central to the song is the message that you can rise through adversity and end on top – on your own “high note.”
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The lyrics revolve around strength, hope, and passion, while the chorus emphasizes the desire to finish strong and leave a mark. With imagery of fire, colors, and momentum, “High Note” creates an atmosphere of both fighting spirit and optimism.
The song is dedicated to everyone who has felt doubt but still chooses to hold onto their dream and the belief that something bigger lies ahead.
BONUS: A little extra fun Easter egg in “High Note” is that coming out of the bridge, Electric Guitars pay tribute to Phil Collins’ massive hit “In The Air Tonight.”
Lineup: Soren Andersen – guitars Mika Vandborg – guitars Morten Hellborn – drums Peter Kjøbsted – bass
Black Death Metal force BELPHEGOR will unleash their magickal processions across Europe in autumn 2026 with the “Praise The Beast” European Tour 2026.
The trek kicks off on September 29th at Turock in Essen, Germany, and will storm through Belgium, the Netherlands, Scandinavia, Central Europe, Poland, and the UK before reaching its final ritual on October 18th at The Underworld in London.
Joining BELPHEGOR as special guests are Death Metal legends KRISIUN and Black Metal coven ASAGRAUM. A fourth band will be announced soon. Stay tuned.
BELPHEGOR “Praise The Beast” European Tour 2026:
29.09. – GER – Essen, Turock 30.09. – BEL – Kortrijk, DVG 01.10. – NLD – Dordrecht, Bibelot 02.10. – NLD – Hengelo, Metropool 03.10. – TBA 04.10. – SWE – Gothenburg, Monument 06.10. – FIN – Helsinki, On The Rocks 07.10. – SWE – Stockholm, Kollektivet Livet 08.10. – SWE – Malmö, Plan B 09.10. – GER – Berlin, Musikbrauerei 10.10. – CZE – Uherske Hradiste, Klub Mir 11.10. – CZE – Plzen, Serikovka 13.10. – POL – Krakow, Hype Park 14.10. – POL – Gdańsk, Drizzly Grizzly 15.10. – GER – Osnabrück, Bastard Club 16.10. – UK – Sheffield, Corporation 17.10. – UK – Torquay, Arena 18.10. – UK – London, The Underworld
Tickets and additional information will be available through local venues and promoters.
About BELPHEGOR:
Since their formation in 1993 in Austria, BELPHEGOR have stood as one of the most brutal and transgressive forces in black death metal. Founded by vocalist and guitarist Helmuth Lehner, the band has spent over three decades refining a sound forged in fire and sacrilege, merging the violent precision of death metal with the ritualistic darkness of black metal.
Their musick is an invocation of infernal power, a soundwall of relentless blasphemy.
From the raw intensity of early releases like The Last Supper (1995), Blutsabbath (1997), and Necrodaemon Terrorsathan (2000), to the increasingly sophisticated compositions found on albums such as Lucifer Incestus, Bondage Goat Zombie, Pestapokalypse VI, and Totenritual, BELPHEGOR have continually pushed the boundaries of extreme musick. Each release marks a further descent into forbidden territory.
The band’s thematic focus with ritual magick, religious inversion, and arcane symbolism is matched by their technical mastery, multilingual lyrics, and sonic experimentation.
With their twelfth studio album The Devils (2022), BELPHEGOR delivered one of their most punishing and ambitious records to date.
Recorded at Fascination Street Studios with producer Jens Bogren, the album features nine meticulously crafted compositions that shift seamlessly between feral aggression and solemn majesty.
Tracks such as Glorifizierung des Teufels and Virtus Asinaria – Prayer incorporate choral passages and ritualistic structure, while Damnation – Höllensturz unfolds with a dynamic complexity that further amplifies the band’s compositional vision.
Lyrically, the album weaves together German, Latin, and English to cast incantations of death, desecration, and rebellion against sacred order. Accompanied by visionary artwork from Seth Siro Anton, The Devils stands as a high point in Belphegor’s canon and underscores their continued relevance in the global extreme metal landscape.
Following the success of The Devils, BELPHEGOR were honored with the 2023 Amadeus Austrian Music Award in the Hard and Heavy category, a rare moment of formal recognition in Austria for a band that has long walked a path far removed from mainstream acceptance. This accolade acknowledges their artistic legacy and highlights the contrast between their recognition and the transgressive nature of their craft.
Renowned for their intense live rituals, BELPHEGOR have toured relentlessly across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Australia, and beyond. They have appeared at Wacken Open Air, Knotfest, Bloodstock, Hellfest, Tons Of Rock, Sweden Rock, and numerous other prestigious metal festivals. Their stage presence is more than a performance, it is a ceremony of magick and infernal theatre, where sound, smoke, blood, and fire converge in a communion with darkness.
Now, as the band approaches its thirteenth studio album, a deeper and more arcane force begins to stir. The number thirteen bears ancient meaning: endings, thresholds, and the passage into the unknown. Rooted in primordial doctrine, the thirteenth seal is said to bind the final veil between worlds, the last barrier between order and chaos.
With this upcoming release, BELPHEGOR prepares to break that seal, not to follow, but to lead. To summon what lies beyond even their own previous creations: something more primal, more ritualistic, more devastating.
Early glimpses of new material point to a continuation of the dark artistic path begun with The Devils, now delving even deeper. The upcoming album takes shape as a focused ritual: precise, uncompromising, and rooted in the band’s unmistakable vision, the glorification of the Devil.
Black Lion Records proudly welcomes Brazilian death metal veterans NervoChaos to the roster!
Formed in São Paulo in 1996, NERVOCHAOS have spent nearly three decades establishing themselves as one of the most respected and enduring names in South American extreme metal. Through relentless touring and a steady stream of acclaimed releases, the band has built a strong international following and reputation across the global death metal underground.
We are pleased to announce that Black Lion Records will release the band’s upcoming new studio album this fall coinciding with NERVOCHAOS’ 30th anniversary celebrations.
The new album follows 2023’s “Chthonic Wrath” and promises another devastating chapter in the band’s long and uncompromising career.
Black Lion Records will handle the release worldwide outside Brazil, while the Brazilian edition will be released locally through Tumba Productions
Additional details, artwork, music, formats and preorder information will be revealed in the coming months.
Please join us in welcoming NERVOCHAOS to Black Lion Records.
Shadowborne has released “Wolf And The Queen”, fourth single taken from the debut album “Heaven’s Falling” to be released on June 19 by Scarlet Records.
“Wolf And The Queen” explores a hidden bond between two powerful figures from opposing worlds. Set against a backdrop of war and destiny, the song captures stolen moments above the clouds – freedom found in secrecy. Beneath its soaring atmosphere lies tension: love entangled with prophecy, loyalty tested by desire. It reflects the fragile space where vulnerability meets power, and where passion must remain unspoken.
video by Patric Ullaeus
“Heaven’s Falling”:
Debut album for the brand new Swedish female fronted power metal sensation;
produced by Kristoffer Göbel (Six Foot Six) and mixed and mastered by Christoffer Borg at Far Beyond Productions;
cover artwork by Alle Conti (Twilight Force, Trick Or Treat);
official videos directed by Patric Ullaeus-rEvolver Film Company;
aesthetically inspired by viking mithology and the massive hit ‘Game Of Thrones’ & ‘Vikings’ TV series;
FFO: Iron Maiden, Beast In Black, Battle Beast, Brothers Of Metal, All For Metal;
Inspired by epic dark fantasy storytelling, Shadowborne creates a brand new power metal lore shaped by struggles, loyalty, betrayal and destiny.
The sound of the Swedish band is heavy and cinematic, built on massive riffs, driving rhythms and strong melodic hooks. Some tracks feel like battle hymns, others are darker, more atmospheric, almost like the calm before a storm.
Lyrically, “Heaven’s Falling” explores honor, exile, inner conflict and the cost of ambition; it reflects a world where families rise and fall, where fire can both destroy and purify, and where strength is tested in the coldest of nights. The stories may feel mythical, but the emotions are human.
Shadowborne uses fantasy as a mirror: behind the swords and flames lie themes that belong to our own world — power, identity, survival and choice. This is not about escapism, it is about intensity, standing firm when everything burns around you, and finding purpose in the dark!
Shadowborne: Eira Shadowborne – lead and backup vocals The Warden – guitar, keyboards, backup vocals The Oathbearer – lead guitar The Keeper – bass The Warbringer – drums
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ) 