THE ETERNAL Release New Lyric Video for ‘Casting Down Shadows’

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Following the release of their latest, much-acclaimed EP Celestial in January via Reigning Phoenix Music, Australian-Finnish dark metal outfit THE ETERNAL return with new visuals. Today, the band presents an official lyric video for the haunting track “Casting Down Shadows”.

Driven by melancholic melodies, brooding atmosphere, and the band’s signature blend of doom, gothic, and melodic metal, the song unfolds as a slow-burning and emotionally charged journey. The track moves between haunting passages and powerful crescendos, capturing the reflective and cinematic mood that defines Celestial.

Speaking about the song’s lyrical themes, frontman Mark Kelson explains:

“The lyrics of ‘Casting Down Shadows’ evoke a journey through time, turmoil, and self-discovery, framed by imagery of storms, moons, and barren lands. They portray a struggle with loss, broken ties, and hidden desires, yet also a determination to face the tempest and carve a path forward despite fear. The recurring motif of ‘casting down shadows’ suggests confronting darkness while seeking truth and illumination, with the promise of renewal and return echoing throughout. Ultimately, the song captures the tension between despair and resilience, presenting an endless cycle of falling into shadow yet rising again to continue the search for meaning and fire.”

With the new lyric video, THE ETERNAL further highlight the emotional depth and introspective themes that run throughout Celestial, offering fans another way to experience one of the EP’s most evocative tracks. Watch the clip now streaming here:

Following the success of their 2024 album “Skinwalker”, the band’s new EP Celestial sees THE ETERNAL continue their signature fusion of melancholic atmospheres, doom-laden heaviness, and progressive depth. The progressive gothic metal collective once again delivers an emotive and cinematic journey through sound and spirit, unafraid to embrace both beauty and bleakness while charting new creative horizons.

With Mark Kelson (vocals/guitars) and Richie Poate (guitars) in Melbourne, joined by Niclas Etelävuori (bass, ex-Amorphis/Flat Earth) and Jan Rechberger (drums, Amorphis) in Helsinki, THE ETERNAL have solidified themselves as a truly international collaboration. Their music resonates with fans of acts such as Katatonia, Swallow the Sun, and Anathema – dark yet luminous, heavy yet emotionally transcendent!

Celestial  is available digitally and as a limited, eco-friendly recycled vinyl LP edition (exclusively available through the band’s official store and the RPM shop). Order your favorite choice of format at this location: https://theeternal.rpm.link/celestialPR 

“Celestial” Track Listing:
1. Absence Of Light 
2. Celestial Veil
3. It All Ends 
4. Bleeding Into Light  
5. Casting Down Shadows 
6. Everlasting MMXXVI 

THE ETERNAL is:
Mark Kelson / Guitar & Vocals
Richie Poate / Guitar
Niclas Etelävuori / Bass
Jan Rechberger / Drums & Percussion

More on THE ETERNAL:
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TheEternal
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theeternalofficial/
X | https://www.twitter.com/theeternalband
TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theeternalofficial
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4vJAnrZbwUesT_FlY03mdw

HALCYON DAYS Unleash Powerful New Single + Video ‘Save Me From Myself’, Feat. Jonas Hansen

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HALCYON DAYS unleash “Save Me From Myself,” a powerful new single that dives headfirst into the emotional core of modern metalcore while staying fiercely loyal to the genre’s roots.

Blending massive guitars, driving rhythms, and cathartic breakdowns with an unforgettable chorus performed by Jonas Westerud Hansen (Fixation / Stjernekamp), the song captures the tension between inner darkness and unwavering devotion.

Listen to the single here: https://ffm.to/halcyonsaveme

Built in contrast, “Save Me From Myself” moves between suffocating heaviness and melodic release, mirroring the mental push-and-pull of loving someone through hardship while battling your own demons. The band once again proves their ability to balance brutality and vulnerability — a signature that has helped establish Halcyon Days as one of Norway’s most consistent heavy providers of the Norwegian metal scene.

Accompanied by a music video, the single showcases the band’s explosive energy and emotional intensity, setting the tone for their upcoming album NOTHING TO NO ONE // SOMETHING TO SOMEONE that will release via Indie Recordings on June 5th 2026

FFO: Architects, Bring Me The Horizon, Dayseeker and Counterparts

Line-up:
Robbe Madsen – Vocals
André Sørensen – Guitar
Eirik Løvås Bjerke – Drums
Steffen Johansen – Bass

More information: Youtube | Spotify | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok

ERDVE Announce Crushing New Album “Epigrama”, Out May 29th

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Since emerging from Lithuania in 2016, Erdve have experimented with heavy music’s imposing framework. The band’s debut established a hard and sludgy foundation, while their follow-up chiseled away with dramatic intensity. Now, they are pushing their crushing experimental vision even further on their upcoming third album.

Today, Erdve are announcing Epigrama. Following a period of reflection and re-calibration, the band are cracking open a new chapter that’s defined by a refined approach to composition and philosophical backbone. Within eight tightly bound songs, the album examines grief, guilt and stagnation not as fleeting emotions but structural forces. As memories and regret amass, personal foundations erode.

Epigrama comes out May 29, 2026 on Season of Mist.

Erdve’s full discography is available now on Season of Mist: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/ErdveShop

Erdve have earned a reputation for unconventional experiments. The band have performed in Vilnius’ St. John’s Church and the historic Lukiškės Prison. Metal Injection hailed their debut Vaitojimas as an ”uncompromising patchwork of hardcore punk and sludge metal”. In reviewing follow-up Savigaila, Nine Circles marveled at how “all that harshness that is at once apparent settles out and mellows into something that is quite beautiful and begs repeated listens”.    

Now, with the announcement of Epigrama, Erdve are refining their hardened sludge experiment into the band’s most conceptually focused and structurally deliberate album.

Tracklist:

  1. Epigrama (04:32)
  2. Nyra (05:32)
  3. Skepsis (05:07)
  4. Ydos (05:34)
  5. Trukmė (06:40)
  6. Svertas (05:39)
  7. Raukšlės (04:22)
  8. Skleistis (05:16)
    Full runtime: 42:48

ERDVE is a metal band from Vilnius, Lithuania, experimenting with extreme music since 2016.

In 2017, the band signed a record contract with SEASON OF MIST records, who later released their debut album VAITOJIMAS (translated as: Moaning). The album has set a strong foundation for the band to keep pushing the limits of creativity within the framework of heavy, yet atmospheric metal iterations.

Their second album SAVIGAILA (translated as: Self-loathing) was released by Season of Mist in 2021, and has presented a different and more abrasive approach towards composing and storytelling, focusing on the intensity, unpredictability and drama.

The band is known to dive into unexpected ventures by choosing to perform in places that intuitively seem incoherent to the type of music being played or are not considered to be regular venues. First such show took place in the church of St. John’s 2019 and another one in Lukiškės Ex-Prison, both in Vilnius, Lithuania.

After the second album, the band took some time to rediscover their relationship with music and identified the elements that would convey their future vision in the most truthful way. This idea is followed by their 2026 release – EPIGRAMA, that delivers a familiar, yet a fundamentally different approach towards experimenting within the confines of heavy music and reflective storytelling. The goal was to craft a meticulous consistency between the music, lyrics and sound production, where every aspect of the song works together to create meaningful impact. This album marks a new beginning for ERDVE, in the process of rediscovery, experimentation and raw expression.

Line-up:
Vaidotas Darulis — Vocals, Guitars
Adomas Varnelis — Guitar
Valdas Voveraitis — Drums
Karolis Urbanavičius — Bass

Production Credits:
Self-produced by Vaidotas Darulis & Adomas Varnelis.
Mixed Vaidotas Darulis & Adomas Varnelis.
Mastered by Vaidotas Darulis.

Cover Art:
Photography by Vaidotas Darulis.
Designed by Vaidotas Darulis,
Vainius Česnauskas (https://www.instagram.com/vainius.art/),
Marija Česnauskienė-Dvarionaitė (https://www.instagram.com/maryces.art/).

Follow Erdve:
Bandcamp: https://erdvesom.bandcamp.com/album/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erdve/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/erdvelt/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@erdve
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7uctedT9WR5dzqjAOx3jKN
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/erdve/1299788970
Tidal: https://tidal.com/artist/9229661
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/13602259

SAMURAI PIZZA CATS Announce “Press Start European Tour 26” for October

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Samurai Pizza Cats officially announced their upcoming headliner tour for October 2026, to celebrate the release of their second album “Press Start ”.  The band, known for their entertaining and high-energy live stages, will be making stops in 12 cities across Belgium, France, The Netherlands, Germany, and Austria.

Samurai Pizza Cats’ second album “Press Start” will be released March 27th, 2026, via Century Media Records. The band has already released the following singles from their upcoming record: “ T-Rex(plosion)”, “Super Zero”,   “Pandastruck”, “ Fear No Slice”, and “City of Gold”.

Pre-Order the new album HERE.

Get the tickets at https://samuraipizzacats.lnk.to/PressStart-BioNE

AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS Release New Single And Video ‘Denial’

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As Everything Unfolds are gearing up for the release of their highly-anticipated new album, DID YOU ASK TO BE SET FREE?, on April 10th via Century Media.

Today sees the release of new single, ‘DENIAL’.  “Denial is the hardest thing to watch someone go through,” shares Charlie Rolfe. “You can say or do nothing that will make them realise the horrible situation they’re in, you see small moments of clarity where they’re screaming out for help but they fall back into denial. It’s their closest friend, their comfort. […]” 

Tap here for upcoming festival and show dates.

Pre-order the album here: https://aseverythingunfoldsband.lnk.to/DidYouAskToBeSetFree-BioNE

FROZEN SOUL Announce New Album “No Place of Warmth” + Reveal Title Track as First Single, Feat. Gerard Way

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Dallas’ beloved death metal / hardcore unit Frozen Soul announce No Place of Warmth – a monolithic, majestic and exigent collection of anthems built on the perfect blend of ferocity and subtle melody, allowing soaring guitar leads to guide a lantern through the dark chasm of merciless riffs.

Album opener and title track “No Place of Warmth” features Gerard Way (My Chemical Romance) is “about life at its coldest and the choice you have to let it consume you, or to use it to find warmth in a world that feels void of it. Life is always coming at you, and death doesn’t stop—you might slow it down, but it’s always coming—so you have to make the best out of it and march on” reveals Frozen Soul vocalist Chad Green.

Listen here.