Forged in the Nordic underground, Doedsvangr have carved a singular path through the black metal landscape since their inception in 2014. Conceived by frontman Doedsadmiral as an outlet for uncompromising brutality and creative vision, the band quickly assembled a formidable lineup, drawing members from the ranks of Nordjevel and other storied acts.
The name Doedsvangr, meaning both “fields of death” and “dead womb”, serves as a fitting harbinger of the band’s sonic and thematic intent; to explore the bleakest corners of existence with unflinching honesty and raw power.
Doedsvangr’s journey began with the critically acclaimed debut Satan Ov Suns (2017), a record that seamlessly fused the atmospheres of Finnish and Norwegian black metal. In 2019, a new line-up was established, ushering in a new era of creative exploration. The following year saw the release of Serpents Ov Old, an album that deepened the band’s reputation for delivering eccentric, visceral black metal. The band’s live presence grew with a powerful release show in Oslo, joined by Blood Red Throne, Svarttjern and appearances at various festivals. In October 2022, the EP Koinonia was unleashed, further cementing their legacy.
Now, in 2026, Doedsvangr enter a new chapter with their third full-length album Within The Flesh, set for release this spring via Soulseller Records. Hailed by Doedsadmiral as their “most bizarre and raw album to date”, Within The Flesh promises a relentless journey. Unusual, eccentric, and uncompromising.
The album’s first single is imminent, more details to follow.
Pennsylvania metallers THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE today confirm their Spring headlining tour! The Dead Ones Record Release trek will commence on April 2nd in Columbus, Ohio and roll through April 16th in Cleveland, Ohio. Support will be provided by Traitors and Nailed Shut as well as The Crimson Armada and Flesh Prison on select dates. The journey follows the band’s North American winter run supporting Left To Suffer, currently underway. Tickets are on sale now. See all confirmed shows below.
THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE w/ Traitors, Nailed Shut: 4/2/2026 Summit Music Hall – Columbus OH 4/3/2026 Black Circle – Indianapolis, IN ^ 4/4/2026 Capital City Music Hall (Lower Level) – Harrisburg, PA ^ 4/6/2026 Photo City Music Hall – Rochester, NY 4/7/2026 Dingbatz – Clifton, NJ 4/8/2026 Wally’s – Hampton Beach, NH 4/9/2026 La Source De La Martiniere – Quebec City, QC * 4/10/2026 Foufones – Montreal, QC * 4/12/2026 Rum Runners – London, ON * 4/14/2026123 Pleasant Street – Morgantown, WV 4/15/2026 Music Factory – Battle Creek, MI ^ 4/16/2026 Foundry – Cleveland, OH ^ % ^ w/ The Crimson Armada * w/ Flesh Prison % No Nailed Shut
THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE w/ Left To Suffer, Fr3ak, Your Spirit Dies [remaining dates]: 1/26/2026 Radio Room – Greenville, SC 1/28/2026 Local 506 – Chapel Hill, NC 1/29/2026 Metro Music Hall – Baltimore, MD 1/30/2026 Meadows – New York, NY 1/31/2026 Palladium – Worcester, MA 2/01/2026 Empire Live Underground – Albany, NY 2/03/2026 Preserving Underground – Pittsburgh, PA 2/04/2026 Garrison – Toronto, ON w/ Left To Suffer, Fr3ak, LarcɆnia RoɆ: 2/05/2026 Sanctuary – Detroit, MI 2/06/2026 Reggie’s – Chicago, IL 2/07/2026 7th Street Entry – Minneapolis, MN 2/08/2026 X-Ray Arcade – Cudahy, WI 2/10/2026 Marquis – Denver, CO 2/11/2026 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM 2/12/2026 Launchpad – Mesa, AZ 2/13/2026 Glass House – Pomona, CA 2/14/2026 Cornerstone – Berkeley, CA 2/15/2026 Goldfield Trading Post – Roseville, CA 2/17/2026 Eagle Hall – Las Vegas, NV 2/19/2026 Vibes Underground – San Antonio, TX 2/20/2026 Come And Take It Live – Austin, TX 2/21/2026 The Secret Group – Houston, TX 2/22/2026 Puzzles Deep Ellum – Dallas, TX
THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE will unleash their pulverizing eighth full-length, The Dead Ones, on April 17th. Intense and intensely personal, The Dead Ones marks the band’s Metal Blade Records debut. Produced by Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland of Pennsylvania’s Atrium Audio, with their latest offering the band focused on the guitar, bass, and drum tones as well as the mix/master to achieve what guitarist Wyatt McLaughlin calls, “a super-thick sonic output and ‘rolling-tank’-like feel.”
The Dead Ones was recorded with a six-string baritone Viper from ESP-LTD tuned to Drop F, the same tuning used on the band’s 2012 Warpath EP. To elevate the intensity, the band also used an Earthquaker Devices Sunn O))) and Keeley Octa Psi drop tune pedal on certain sections. The record also includes four stellar guests: “Make It To Heaven” includes David Simonich of Signs Of The Swarm, Nate Johnson (ex-Fit For An Autopsy) appears on “Rat Trap,” “Dollar To A Dime” has Alan Grnja of Distant, and “XXXXXXXXXX” features original THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE vocalist Storm Strope.
Watch THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE‘s recently released video for the record’s title track HERE.
The Dead Ones Track Listing: 01. The Dead Ones 02. Make It to Heaven (feat. David Simonich of Signs Of The Swarm) 03. Rat Trap (feat. Nate Johnson) 04. Freak Reflection 05.1-800-DO YOU WANT TO DIE? 06. Stiletto 07. Stereo 08. Dollar to a Dime (feat. Alan Grnja of Distant) 09. Corruption Concerto 10. XXXXXXXXXX (feat. Storm Strope)
THE LAST TEN SECONDS OF LIFE: Wyatt McLaughlin – guitars Tyler Beam – vocals Andrew Petway – bass Dylan Potts – drums
Norwegian black metallers MALUM are set to release their next chapter, From the Voids, on the 27th of March. While firmly rooted in Malum’s established sonic foundation, the album is more aggressive, continuing the confrontational path introduced on Towards Nothingness. It is driven by anger and stands as a ruthless observation of the world as it appears — dark, broken, and hollow.
The first taste of the album is the track “In Gloom II”, is released today and it can be hear here: https://orcd.co/ingloomii
The band has this to say about the song: A sharpened strike of existential black metal — shaped by futility, the void, and the weight of wasted potential. In Gloom II marks the first descent into Malum’s second full-length. The single confronts the listener with a bleak truth and explores the crossroads between resignation and will. The question is no longer whether existence is futile, but whether we choose to shape it in spite of the inevitable decay. The track moves into a more hypnotic and immersive territory, binding Malum’s earliest cold aggression to a darker, more atmospheric sound. Within the collapse lies a renewed willingness to embrace the void with clarity rather than fear.
The forthcoming full length consists of six tracks and does not abandon the band’s core identity but drives it forward with greater force and clarity. Having refined its expression into a cold and faceless descent toward inner collapse and existential void, Malum directs that vision beyond introspection. The music is sharpened to its core, carrying Malum’s bleak vision without compromise. Once again with cover art by Den Unge Herr Holm.
Tracklist:
Stare Into Darkness
Ignorance Made Bliss
In Gloom II
Deranged and Depraved
Hollow
From the Voids
Malum rose from the ashes as a brand-new entity in the Norwegian underground scene. Their prime directive is raw, atmospheric and melodic black metal — with a sound rooted in the bleak traditions of the second wave of black metal and shaped by modern existentialism and nihilism. Malum delivers music that is both oppressive and cathartic and has carved a path through Norway’s underground with raw intensity and philosophical depth.
Malum is not merely a band — it is a confrontation. With the self. With silence. With nothingness.
“From the Voids” will be available on CD, Black Vinyl and Limited Edition Black Marble Vinyl (100 copies) and can be pre-ordered here:
FURIES is thrilled to announce their signing with Fireflash Records, the label recently revived in early 2026 by Markus Wosgien – former Nuclear Blast A&R and CEO of Atomic Fire Records.
This new partnership marks an exciting step forward for Furies and is embodied by the release of Cannibale, a single of striking impact, crafted to leave a lasting impression.
The first composition by guitarist Fred,Cannibalealso features lyrics written in collaboration with journalist and author Rodolphe Casso, strengthening the song’s narrative dimension. It is one of the rare Furies tracks performed in French, a deliberate artistic choice that contributes to the song’s distinctive identity. The single is accompanied by an ambitious and visually driven music video, scripted by drummer Zaza and directed by Jude Benzaouia and Hugo Preverand.
Following a series of well-received singles released over the past years — like Stars of Burning Lands and Furry Tale — Furies made a strong impression on the Altar stage at Hellfest 2025, captivating audiences with the intensity of their performance. This milestone confirmed the band’s growing momentum and the anticipation surrounding their upcoming album.
Blending heavy, thrash and power metal with occasional glam influences, Furies has established itself as a distinctive force on today’s heavy metal scene. The band was notably among the very few heavy metal acts spotted and supported by SACEM in 2025, a rare form of institutional recognition for the genre. Furies has also built a solid track record with collaborations featuring Alessia Scolletti (Era) and Brittney Slayes (Unleash The Archers), appearances on national media outlets (Culturebox, France 3, France Inter), coverage in specialized press in France and Germany, and consistent placement on editorial streaming playlists. With several lineup changes since their debut album Fortune’s Gate (2020), the band has turned evolution into strength, steadily expanding its audience while staying true to its artistic vision.
On stage, their precision and energy have consistently impressed, from Les Étoiles in Paris to Furiosfest, the MaMA Festival, and now Hellfest. As the 2026 festival season approaches, Furies continues its ascent, already looking ahead to the next phase of its development alongside Fireflash Records.
Cannibale was released on January 23, on Metal Lourd, the very first compilation dedicated to the New Wave of French Hard Rock, initiated by Animalize and Star Rider. Available on CD, red vinyl, and as a limited “Bastille” tricolour vinyl edition, exclusivelyhere.
FURIES’ upcoming shows:
29.01.26 El Mediator (Perpignan 66) 06.03.26 Crossroad (La Rochelle 17) 21.03.26 Tremblay Metal Fest (Val-Couesnon 35) 05.04.26 We Metal Fest (Ris-Orangis 91) 24.07.26 Artsonic (Briouzes 61) 29.08.26 Fertois Metal Fest (Ferté sous Jouarre 77) 10.10.26 Rising Fest (Dijon 21)
German melodic death metal outfit ABROGATION proudly announce the release of their new studio album “Widerschein”, set to arrive in March 20th,2026 via Massacre Records. The album will be available as Digipak, Black Vinyl LP and digital formats, delivering a modern and narrative-driven take on melodic death metal rooted in the traditions of German metal while pushing forward into a more ambitious sonic identity.
To mark the album announcement, ABROGATION present the first single “Morgenrot”, accompanied by an official music video. Driven by cinematic atmospheres, sweeping melodies and dramatic vocal dynamics, the track explores the idea that the fate of humanity lies only partially in individual hands – when kings burn the world, salvation can only grow from the embers of hope.
Evoking themes of conflict, destiny and fragile collective salvation, “Morgenrot”stands as a key narrative pillar within “Widerschein”: a reflection on the limited agency of individuals in times of catastrophe and the necessity of hope as the only path toward redemption.
With “Widerschein”, ABROGATION deliver the culmination of a long and intense creative period. Guitarist Kutte took a significantly stronger role in the songwriting process, while vocalist Benny gained full autonomy over the lyrical narrative – resulting in a record that is thematically deeper, musically tighter and boldly experimental without sacrificing the band’s signature identity.
Most tracks were conceived during the pandemic period and refined through an extensive pre-production phase before recording. Mixed by Ricardo Borges and Jens Bogren, and mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios, the album carries a powerful and contemporary sonic profile that elevates its emotional weight and musical precision. The result bridges the organic character of the band with a contemporary and cinematic dimension, visually complemented by Claudia Heßler’s artwork, which ties the album’s conceptual themes together.
TRACKLIST
Anbeginn
Puppenspieler
Kleiner Mann
Morgenrot
Der Nimmersatt
Spieglein, Spieglein
Nur weil ich es sag’
Aus Einem hab ich Zwei gemacht
Gegenwind
Die letzte Sinfonie
LINE-UP Benny – Vocals Poldi – Guitars Kutte – Guitars RW – Bass John Doe – Drums
Forged from the depths of ancient myth and blackened Nordic landscapes, Vreid’s new single “Kraken” emerges as the official soundtrack to Nordisk Film’s upcoming epic feature of the same name. The track arrives January 23, accompanied by a cinematic music video, ahead of the film’s global rollout throughout 2026.
On January 23, Norwegian metal pioneers Vreid release “Kraken”, a monumental instrumental piece written as the official score for the feature film Kraken. Rooted in the blackened spirit of Sognametal and the brutal mythology of the Sognefjord, the song channels ancient forces, crushing atmospheres and a sense of inevitable awakening. A music video built from the film’s universe will follow the single release.
Set beneath Norway’s deepest fjord, Kraken tells the story of a colossal, ancient creature resting below the surface, a force of nature ready to rise. The film is already sold to more than 35 international markets and will premiere in Norwegian cinemas on February 6, with international releases throughout 2026.
Producer Einar Loftesnes describes the collaboration as inevitable. “The song that Kvåle has written for this movie is the quintessential soundtrack of Sogn. This Vreid song captures the essence of Sognametal, the Kraken legend and creates the perfect sonic landscape of the dark nature where both elements originated and have blended together.”
For songwriter Jarle Kvåle, the project is deeply personal. “Growing up by the Sognefjord at times felt like growing up in a David Lynch world. Einar has taken that atmosphere through his many projects and wrapped Sogn into that world. It was an absolute privilege to write music for the universe he has created, and I am proud that Vreid is now a part of this cinematic world.”
The collaboration comes full circle. Long before Vreid existed, Loftesnes was the band members’ music teacher and helped record their earliest demos. More than 30 years later, they reunite for a project rooted in the same landscape, the same darkness and the same uncompromising vision.
An album born from challenge and reinvention
Vreid describe the creation of their upcoming album The Skies Turn Black as one of the most demanding, yet rewarding, processes of their career. What began with inspiration turned into a difficult period where communication and direction faltered. Through persistence and recalibration, the band emerged with eleven songs shaped by both struggle and artistic renewal.
Five years after their previous album, Vreid now stand firmly behind the new material. They point to the strength of the songwriting, the production developed together with producer Anders Nordengen, and the handcrafted artwork by Kim Holm. Most importantly, the band feels they have created an album that represents some of their finest work and a meaningful evolution of their sound.
The Skies Turn Black arrives on March 6, 2026. In the same year, Vreid will return to European stages on a major tour alongside Hypocrisy, Abbath and Vomitory, bringing their new material to some of the continent’s most celebrated metal cities. The album is already now available for pre-order.
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