THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band with Ties to the World of Motorsport And F1 – Are Worth Keeping an Eye on!

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THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – formed in 2009 – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements. With a contemporary and refined sound, the band has built an international following, particularly in Finland, USA, Spain, France, Brazil, Germany, Poland, and Canada.

Their music is born from a balance of emotional impact, technical skill, and production quality. Over the years, they have also connected their image to the world of motorsport and F1, becoming the first rock band to perform on the podium of the Monza Circuit during the awards ceremony of the 2015 Monza Rally Show. Several of their tracks have been used as soundtracks in TV features for programs such as Griglia di Partenza, and on channels like Eurosport or RTBF Belgium.

Their songs have also received international rock radio airplay, being broadcast on various stations in several countries, including the USA, Poland, and France (Virgin Radio France).

The band reveals on the upcoming news + projects:
“We’ll be working on a video for a song from the latest album as soon as possible, probably the ballad “We Shall Meet Again” or the song “A Light on Darkness”, while we’re working on the next live shows.”

Next concert:
Saturday, February 26th at the Merula Strumenti Musicali auditorium (one of the largest musical instrument stores in Italy)

Latest focus videos to check out:
Live Or Die – Ayrton Senna Tribute (Eyes Of Mind 2012): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lT6zcO8cvEY
Imagine (Live at FIM 2015) https://youtu.be/Tt0hAqsbs40?si=vHzR_8922OYQUxe8
Panic Room (Elements 2017) https://youtu.be/hn6F3jfT-Mc?si=QGOJSunYRnDss127
Cars (Elements 2017) https://youtu.be/N8I2yRSKwA8?si=MOXsOvnZzS8r7Wei
American Woman (2019) https://youtu.be/ChXV2C5aUjw?si=V2qNl-AR7RdBL7RB
All I Want For Christmas Is You (2021) https://youtu.be/ocNBmWcPGjw?si=SHLpGzWi_p2KyP-o
Passion Drives You Over (Lead Love and Glod 2024) https://youtu.be/AZiutnHzHRI?si=42Q1qx-z-NfsRwqC

Line-up:
Aldo Garrone – Vocals
Beppe Geracitano – Guitars
Raoul Ronco – Bass
Max Gordiani – Drums

More info:
Web: https://www.therockalchemist.it
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/The-Rock-Alchemist-100063482113095/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therock_alchemist/
X: https://x.com/rock_alchemist
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@therockalchemistband

Logo created by Beppe Geracitano

HIGHLIGHTS so far:

Began in the Turin underground scene with numerous club gigs.

In 2009 opening for: Marco Mendoza (Withesnake, Thin Lizzy) and Jeff Scott Soto (Talisman, Malmsteen).

In 2012 The Rock Alchemist release “Eyes of Mind ” by the italian label Videoradio and reaching immediately:

1st place in the ranking of the Top Rock Download on Meteli.net in Northern Europe with Slash, Linkin Park and others, then remaining in the Top 10 in the following spring / summer period. 1st Place on 17 Million of the song “Live or Die” ranking Northern Europe Meteli .net
1st Place for two consecutive weeks on Nokia Music Italy with the song “Guardian Angel”.
Appreciation for the entire album by national and international critics, both by specialized magazines and by non-sector magazines such as Marie Claire.

In 2014, the Band plays for “Ayrton Senna Tribute” – Imola Circuit, with “Live or Die” dedicated to the Brazilian driver. the same year the band is hired to play at the Superbike GP again at Imola

Between 2015 and 2016 The Rock Alchemist performs at the “X Giornate di Brescia” -Festival Off – International Music Festival 2015 – at events organized by FCA (now Stellantis) – Jeep – Harley and also at the Ariston Theater on the occasion of the Sanremo Beatles Summer Festival.

Become the first Rock Band to play on the podium of the Monza Circuit during the awards of Valentino Rossi and Tony Cairoli at the Monza Rally Show 2015:

Closing of the event by playing for the award ceremony, from the podium of the racetrack, We Are The Champions of Queen. The song to the memory of Ayrton Senna, entitled “Live or Die” is uploaded to McLaren-F1.com website, recognized by the Ayrton Senna Foundation and the English Wikipedia page of the driver

2016 start the cooperation with the great Mix / Producer Chris Sheldon and the award-winning Master Engineer John Webber of the historic Air Studios in London.

2017 The band signs an agreement with the Finnish Lion Music, the indipendent progressive, neoclassical, hard rock label.
2017 Release of the album Elements (Lion Music). The album also includes “The Temple” anthem dedicated to the Monza Motor Speedway.

2018 Release the single American Woman a revisited cover of the famous and historic song of the Canadian band “The Guess Who” (Lion Music).

2019 Release the video of Cars into the MAUTO National Automobile Museum of Turin

2021 Release of the reimagined cover All I Want for Christmas is You (Lion Music).

2024 Release of the album Lead, Love and Gold (Lion Music).

2025 Video for Passion Drives You Over, shot in Monte Carlo in agreement with the Principality of Monaco and ACI.

LÖMSK Announce New Album “Act II – Of Iron and Blood” + Unleash Lyric Video for First Single ‘Fields of Elysium’

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Swedish black metal outfit LÖMSK has announced their new full-length record, “Act II – Of Iron and Blood”, set for release on March 6 via Vendetta Records.

In support of the album, the band has unveiled the first single and opening track, “Fields of Elysium”, accompanied by a lyric video, which can be viewed here: 

Hailing from Gothenburg, LÖMSK is a black metal entity formed in 2022. Their music stands as a direct response to a world they perceive as rotten and vain. With “Act II – Of Iron and Blood”, the band moves away from the thematic framework of their debut and plunges headlong into the wreckage left behind.

The previous release, ‘Act I’, was a manifestation of creative destruction – the black bile of yore fused with newborn ire, portending eternal return. With a somber gaze cast upon the modern world, LÖMSK emerged as an artistic trial by fire, set to raze the stalemate of vanity and face the numen within.

Through a lens of nihilism and stoic defiance, “Act II – Of Iron and Blood” charts a descent into a world choked by ash and smoke. As towers fall and heavens split, the march continues through valleys of sorrow toward the inevitable entropy awaiting all things. This is the sound of Rome burning – a prayer of violence, whispers beneath skies of iron and blood. Brace yourselves for the upheaval to come.

Tracklist:

  1. Fields of Elysium
  2. Of Iron and Blood
  3. Requiem of Fire
  4. Entropia
  5. The Gathering Storm (not included on vinyl)
  6. Chimaera
  7. Stare Into the Void
  8. Furia
  9. The Silence Thereafter

All music on “Act II – Of Iron and Blood” was written, produced, recorded, and mixed by LÖMSK. The album was mastered by Robert Kukla at Obsidian Recording Studios. Artwork was created by Misanthropic Art, with booklet design and layout by Jacob Fredén.

“Act II – Of Iron and Blood” will be released on March 6, 2026, via Vendetta Records.

For more info visit:
https://www.instagram.com/lomskofficial/
https://www.facebook.com/LomskOfficial/
https://www.lomsk.se
https://linktr.ee/vendettarecs

Bulgaria’s Hills of Rock Festival Announces Marilyn Manson, Godsmack, Lamb of God, Electric Callboy + More for 2026 Edition

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Bulgaria’s premier metal and rock festival Hills of Rock returns to Plovdiv Rowing Canal from 24th to 26th July 2026. This will be a major milestone for one of Eastern Europe’s most powerful and respected heavy music events with legendary artists whose influence has shaped world music history alongside contemporary leaders defining the future of heavy music.

This edition arrives at a pivotal moment for Bulgaria. With the country officially joining the Eurozone, announcing a digital nomad visa, and rapidly emerging as one of Europe’s fastest-growing festival and cultural destinations, Hills of Rock stands as a symbol of Bulgaria’s expanding presence on the global music and tourism map, and is easily accessible from all over the world. 

Known as The City of Seven Hills, Plovdiv is one of Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited cities and it blends Roman ruins, Ottoman heritage and a vibrant contemporary arts scene. Each summer, it transforms into a cultural hotspot and Hills of Rock has become a cornerstone of that transformation.

Set against the dramatic backdrop of Plovdiv’s iconic Rowing Canal, Hills of Rock 2026 promises three explosive days of world-class live music in a truly unique open-air setting. The vast canal and surrounding parkland create a natural amphitheatre that makes for a striking contrast between raw heavy sound and the historic beauty of one of Europe’s oldest living cities.

From Marilyn Manson’s dark theatrical provocation and Godsmack’s chart-dominating hard rock legacy, to Electric Callboy’s genre-defying modern metal explosion, the 2026 lineup reflects the full spectrum of heavy rock music past, present, and future.

Fans can also expect the legendary punk attitude of Sex Pistols Featuring Frank Carter, the crushing groove metal of Lamb of God, the gothic majesty of Paradise Lost, the emotional intensity of Deafheaven, and the rising power of new-generation acts such as Northlane, Vended, and Orbit Culture. More artists will be announced soon.

Festival goers can enhance their experience by staying in the official Hills of Rock camping area, located in the immediate vicinity of the festival site and offering full amenities and a true community atmosphere for fans travelling from across Europe and beyond.

LINE UP

24 July

Marilyn Manson
Of Mice & Men
Vended

25 July

Godsmack
Black Label Society
Nothing More
Karen Dio

26 July

Electric Callboy
Lamb of God
Nevermore
Paradise Lost
Deafheaven

For more information, visit hillsofrock.com and Website | Tickets | Instagram


ASCHEN Sign with Wormholedeath for Release of Debut Album “The Never Ending Search”

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Wormholedeath is proud to announce the signing of Aschen, a rising black metal force from the Basque Country, for the worldwide release of their debut full-length album “The Never Ending Search”.

The Evolution of Shadow

Formed in 2022 by Mikel Telletxea (vocals, guitar, programming), Aschen originally began as a collaboration with bassist Igor Valle. Following the underground success of their self-titled 2023 demo, the lineup evolved with the addition of Atauzz (Korkut, Kurkuma, 2Sonte) on bass.

This partnership solidified the band’s vision, leading them to Atala Studios in Spain (Infest, Willis Drummond) in August 2025 to record their debut full-length. To ensure a world-class sonic assault, the album was mastered by the legendary Toni Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios in Sweden—the sonic architect behind heavyweights like Dimmu Borgir, Katatonia, and Kreator.

A Sound Beyond Tradition

Musically, Aschen offers a harrowing exploration of dynamic tension. While the DNA of black metal remains clear, the band naturally weaves through diverse styles, characterized by constant rhythmic shifts, moving seamlessly from suffocating doom-laden passages to relentless blast beats, devastating riffage, harmonizing raw aggression with haunting, melodic textures and emotional depth, evoking a spectrum of intensity that transcends the typical “grim” tropes of the genre.

Ancestral Roots & Inner Conflicts

Lyrically, Aschen carves its own path. While the band utilizes English, they also pay homage to their heritage by singing in Basque, their ancestral mother tongue.

Breaking away from traditional satanic or pagan themes, the band’s narrative explores the human psyche’s inability to confront its own internal fractures. Their poetry reflects how this individual downfall resonates through a decaying society and a suffering natural world.

The Labyrinth of the Self

The album artwork, created by Mikel Telletxea, visually reflects this concept. An endless labyrinth shaped like overlapping fingerprints floats between the macrocosm and the microcosm. It represents a search without a clear exit: inward, outward, and always unresolved.

With Wormholedeath, Aschen are now set to bring this vision to a global audience.

Tracklist
01-Sasi Santuaren Amiltzea
02-From the Depths of Decay
03-Azken Arbolak
04-Buried Name
05-Black Hounds of Justice
06-The Never Ending Search
07-The Forsaken Redeemer
08-The Last Glow
09-Amal

Connect with ASCHEN:

aschen1.bandcamp.com
www.facebook.com/people/Aschen/61556623060502
www.youtube.com/@aschenband

IT’sALIE Unveil New Video ‘Living In The City’ from Upcoming Album

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Italian rockers IT’sALIE are pleased to unveil their new single, “Living In The City”, along with an official video, taken from their upcoming studio album, “Wild Games”, set for release on February 27, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.

Giorgia Colleluori commented: “Without a doubt, this is the most Rock’n’Roll song on the record and a standout favorite of ours. Bluesy guitar lines, a driving four-on-the-floor rhythm, and a powerful, raspy vocal that deliver pure attitude!”

Pre-Order “Wild Games” HERE

Talking about the record, the band said: “With this chapter, we wanted to set the stylistic coordinates of a Hard & Heavy sound that starts from the blues and returns to the blues. Giorgia’s voice – carrying within it all the power of the great rock singers of the ’70s (Janis Joplin, Ann Wilson, Aretha Franklin, …) – brings a unique color to a sound that bridges Lynch Mob, Black Sabbath (Dio–Martin era), and Southern Rock”.

“We entrusted the production to Mat Sinner (who, from this album onward, also plays bass in the band), while Magnus Karlsson handled the mix and mastering. We are very satisfied with the result and consider it a major achievement to place it in the hands of the Frontiers team!”, they continued.

IT’sALIE are a dynamic hard rock band fronted by powerhouse vocalist Giorgia Colleluori (also known for her work with Eternal Idol and Rock Meets Classic). With her commanding voice and magnetic stage presence, Giorgia leads the band through a mix of melodic hooks, crushing riffs, and pure rock attitude.

Since their formation, IT’sALIE have built a reputation for delivering explosive live performances and crafting songs that fuse classic hard rock roots with a modern edge. Their debut album introduced the band’s fierce energy to the world, and now “Wild Games” pushes that sound further – bold, passionate, and unmistakably IT’sALIE.

Now they are back with their brand-new album “Wild Games”! The powerhouse hard rock band IT’sALIE return with a thunderous new album that captures the raw spirit, energy, and attitude of pure rock ‘n’ roll. 

“Wild Games” is a high-octane ride through anthemic riffs, soaring vocals, and pounding rhythms – an unfiltered shot of adrenaline that cements IT’sALIE’s reputation as one of the most electrifying acts in modern hard rock. Produced with the help of Mat Sinner and mixed by Magnus Karlsson, Wild Games takes listeners on a journey through the real r’n’r emotions!

Each track showcases the band’s unmistakable chemistry and signature sound: bold, unapologetic, and made to be played loud. IT’sALIE are here to remind the world that hard rock is alive, dangerous, and louder than ever.

The band was founded by rock singer Giorgia Colleluori (Sinner, Rock Meets Classic, and former Eternal Idol), who teamed up with Mat Sinner, the band’s manager and co-producer, and drummer Camillo Colleluori (former Eternal Idol).

In 2020, their debut album “Lilith” was released via ROAR! Rock Of Angels Records, earning excellent reviews from major European rock and metal magazines and webzines. Giorgia was quickly recognized as one of the most outstanding voices in the scene, further showcasing her commanding stage presence during the Rock Meets Classic tours and in the band’s first two videos, “Fire” and “Wind,” both included on Lilith.

On December 1, 2021, the band returned to the studio to record their second album, “Emosphere”, which was released on December 9, 2022, again through ROAR! Rock Of Angels Records. The band began performing on national stages in support of the release, receiving excellent feedback and reviews not only for the album itself but also for their fully live show.

In 2023, with the addition of talented guitarist Leonardo Duranti, the band solidified its lineup. Mat Sinner took on a dual role as producer and bassist, and during the same year, the band began writing their third album, collaborating with Magnus Karlsson on three songs.

“Wild Games” Tracklist:

1.    Waiting For The Rain    
2.    One Way To Rock    
3.    Living In The City    
4.    History Remains    
5.    Believers Of Leaders    
6.    Rebels    
7.    Bring It On    
8.    Gates Of Faith    
9.    Wake Up Call    
10.    Death Road    
11.    Spirits

Line Up:
Giorgia Colleluori
Leonardo Duranti
Mat Sinner
Camillo Colleluori

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TÜRBÖWITCH Announce New Album “Under Haunted Skies”, Out March 20th

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Hungarian speed maniacs TÜRBÖWITCH have announced that their third full-length album, “Under Haunted Skies”, will be released on March 20th, 2026 via Time To Kill Records.

The new record marks a decisive step forward for the Budapest-based band, further refining the uncompromising attitude and relentless live energy that have earned them a strong reputation within the European underground. With “Under Haunted Skies”, TÜRBÖWITCH deliver their most focused and ferocious material to date: a concentrated blast of massive riffs, breakneck tempos and instinctive urgency.

Rooted in blackened speed-thrash, the album draws from the raw savagery and punk-fuelled aggression of acts like Midnight, the razor-sharp thrash precision of The Crown, and the dark melodic drive of Hellripper, while maintaining a clearly identifiable personality. Melodic accents cut through the chaos, adding depth and character without ever dulling the band’s visceral impact.

Faithful to their no-compromise ethos, TÜRBÖWITCH channel the spirit of ’80s extreme metal through a modern sense of immediacy, delivering songs that are fast, filthy and built for maximum impact. With Time To Kill Records backing the release of “Under Haunted Skies”, the band are poised to bring their unholy speed assault to a wider audience, while remaining firmly rooted in the reckless intensity that has defined them since day one.

The first single “Markoláb” is streaming now: https://ffm.to/turbowitch-markolab

The band commented:

“The moment of evil’s arrival. Markoláb, the Devourer of the celestial sphere of old folklore, sweeps across the earth. Human civilization collapses into dust: fire, shadow, and unavoidable destruction. The apocalypse is no longer a prophecy, it is reality”.

Tracklist:

​01 – Evoker of the Twilight
02 – Markoláb
03 – Under Haunted Skies
04 – Cult Mastery
05 – Ashbringer
06 – Highways of Death
07 – Ultimate Failure of Will
08 – When the World Crumbled
09 – Moshpit at the End of the Day
10 – Road to Resilience

Preorders:
–https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/turbowitch-under-haunted-skies
–https://turbowitch666.bandcamp.com/album/under-haunted-skies

TÜRBÖWITCH was born in 2016 in Budapest, founded by vocalist Zslöd and guitarist Kommandante Klit as a raw, no-frills tribute to the sonic fury and visual madness of ’80s extreme metal. What started as a fun side project between longtime friends quickly evolved into a far more focused and dedicated band, without ever losing its unfiltered energy and love for chaos.

Over time, TÜRBÖWITCH grew into a full-fledged live five-piece. Their discography began with a demo in 2016, followed by the debut full-length “Napalm to Posers” (2017), the EP “Beyond the Last Call” (2018), and their second album “Fullmoon Liquorthropy”, released in late 2022.

Musically, TÜRBÖWITCH deliver a volatile mix of early thrash metal aggression, speed metal velocity, and a heavy dose of punk attitude: fast, loud, and completely unrepentant.

On stage, the band have shared the chaos with cult acts from around the world such as Abigail (JP), Mystifier (BR), Nuclear (CL), Blackevil (DE), Adversor (IT), Sexmag (PL), Necro Ritual (UK), Siberian Meat Grinder (RU), Deströyer 666 (AU), and Nunslaughter (US), always bringing booze-fueled energy and unrelenting volume to the pit.

Their momentum reached a new peak in June 2024, when they won the Wacken Metal Battle Hungary finals, earning a coveted slot at the legendary Wacken Open Air in August 2024, where they unleashed their sonic assault on the world’s biggest metal festival stage.

In March 2025, TÜRBÖWITCH hit the road with Swedish heavy metal titans Enforcer, taking their explosive live energy to even wider European audiences.

Hopelessly addicted to fast riffs, unholy noise, and loud parties, TÜRBÖWITCH continue to thrive in the filth and fury of the underground metal scene.

Line-up:

Botond “Khäosz Bringer” Kasper – Drums, Vocals (Backing)
Péter “Mr. Fireball” Tóth – Guitars (Rhythm), Vocals (Backing)
Valdemár “Välde” Volcsánszky – Bass
Zsolt “Kommandante Klit” Harsányi – Guitars (Lead), Vocals (Backing)
Zsolt “Zslöd” Lédeczi – Vocals (Lead)

https://www.instagram.com/turbowitch_band
https://www.youtube.com/@turbowitch4489
https://www.facebook.com/turbowitch666
https://turbowitch666.bandcamp.com/