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IVOIRE Stream Debut Album “Uragano” Ahead of Release

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 5, 2026
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Italian post-metal band IVOIRE have made their upcoming debut album “Uragano” available for early streaming in full via No Clean Singing, offering a complete preview of the record ahead of its release on May 8th, 2026.

The premiere provides a wider look at the album’s dense and dynamic sound, where post-metal foundations are interwoven with darker, more abrasive elements and black metal passages. Across its runtime, “Uragano” shifts between tension and release, balancing weight and fragility through a layered and evolving sonic approach.

The result is a record that moves between intensity and restraint, maintaining a continuous sense of contrast between aggression and introspection, and further defining IVOIRE’s emerging identity within the contemporary underground scene.

Stream “Uragano” at THIS LOCATION.

With “Uragano”, the band shape a personal expressive language in which a solid post-metal foundation intertwines with an intricate interplay of tension and texture, opening up to further shades that include black metal elements and atmospheric passages. The result is a thick and shadowy sound, oppressive yet never static, capable of suddenly opening into waves of melancholy, rarefied passages and moments of almost contemplative suspension. It is precisely within this unstable balance between impact and fragility, fury and introspection, that the album finds its deepest identity.

“Uragano” was born in December 2021, when Nicolò Lenoci, founder of IVOIRE and, up to that point, the project’s main songwriter, decided to put a series of personal reflections into words. From that intimate yet unavoidable creative urgency, the first embryonic ideas for the songs began to emerge, eventually forming the backbone of the album. The record developed as a process of surfacing, in which inner tensions, visions and emotional fragments gradually took shape as a coherent and lacerating sonic narrative.

From a musical standpoint, the album moves between post-metal, sludge and black metal influences, alternating moments of overwhelming intensity with more rarefied and atmospheric sections. Harsh vocals intertwine with ambient passages and spoken-word moments, feeding a constant contrast between implosion and release, violence and reflection. The concept behind “Uragano” revolves around decay and the exploration of the boundary between destruction and catharsis: an imagery that does not end with the writing of the songs, but also extends into the live dimension, conceived as a natural continuation of the world evoked by the record.

The full-length features, alongside Nicolò Lenoci, Antonio Caggese on vocals and Giovanni Solazzo (Turangalila, Duocane) on drums. Further enriching the album are Fabrizio Cioce (Zolfo), appearing in the outro of “Sotto la Cenere”, and Michael Anthony Foti (Die Sünde), who wrote the lyrics for and performed vocals on “Chimera”. Together, these contributions broaden the album’s emotional scope and reinforce its collective dimension while remaining firmly rooted in a clearly defined artistic vision.

In 2025, the project finally found its definitive line-up with the permanent addition of Sebastiano Liso on guitar, Cipo (The Apulian Blues Foundation) on drums and Francesco Bizzoca (Sürd, A Violet Pine) on bass. This is the line-up with which IVOIRE present themselves today, ready to accompany the release of “Uragano” and bring its full expressive force to the stage.

With “Uragano”, IVOIRE deliver a debut that seeks no compromise: a visceral, bleak and deeply human record that descends into the cracks and turns them into sound.

Tracklist:

01. Le Catene dell’Estro
02. Vetta
03. Tempeste
04. Chimera
05. Sotto La Cenere

For fans of: Amenra, Cult of Luna, Dirge, Year of No Light

Line-up:

Antonio Caggese – Vocals
Nicolò Lenoci – Guitar
Sebastiano Liso – Guitar
Cipo – Drums
Francesco Bizzoca – Bass

Album line-up:

Nicolò Lenoci – Guitar, bass
Antonio Caggese – Vocals
Giovanni Solazzo – Drums

Credits:

• Recording, mixing, mastering: Andrea Lenoci
• Artwork: Camilla Di Bella Vecchi
• Music and lyrics: Nicolò Lenoci
• Saxophone on “Sotto la Cenere”: Fabrizio Cioce (Zolfo)
• Vocals and lyrics on “Chimera”: Michael Anthony Foti (Die Sünde)

https://ivoire.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ivoire.postmetal/
https://www.youtube.com/@IVOIRE-postmetal

CRASHDÏET to Release New Album “Art of Chaos” on May 8th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 5, 2026
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The kings of Swedish sleaze are back to reclaim their throne. CRASHDÏET officially announces the release of their high-octane new studio album, “Art of Chaos”, arriving on May 8, 2026.

In a world that’s increasingly polished and predictable, CRASHDÏET returns to the gritty, unapologetic roots of glam and street metal. Art of Chaos is a masterclass in melodic mayhem, featuring ten tracks of soaring choruses, razor-sharp riffs, and the raw energy that has defined the band’s legacy for over two decades.

The Sonic Rebellion Continues

Recorded during the winter of 2025, the album captures a band that refuses to play it safe. From the anthemic title track to the sleaze-drenched ballads, “Art of Chaos” is the soundtrack to a world on the edge.

“We wanted to capture the feeling of things falling apart, but doing it with style,” says the band. “This record is louder, faster, and more honest than anything we’ve done before. It’s the beautiful side of the breakdown.”

Pre-Save ‘Art of Chaos’ Here

Album Details

  • Title: Art of Chaos
  • Release Date: May 8, 2026
  • Lead Single: Satizfaction (Out Now!)
  • Label: Ninetone

Tracklist:

  • Satizfaction
  • Sick enough for me
  • Chaos Magnetic
  • Can of worms
  • Loveblind
  • Killing It Now
  • Get Out
  • Silent Place
  • Quitter
  • Edge of a knife

About CRASHDÏET

Since their explosive debut in 2005, CRASHDÏET has been the vanguard of the Swedish sleaze rock scene. Known for their “live fast, die young” ethos and a relentless touring schedule, they have built a global cult following (the “Dietheads”) that remains one of the most loyal in the rock world.

Note on Physical Availability: Due to incredible fan support, pre-orders for the first edition of ‘Art of Chaos’ (CD/Vinyl) have officially hit ‘Sold Out’ status. A restock is already in production to ensure everyone gets their fix of Swedish Sleaze. 

Stay loud.

TRAGIC INTENT Release New Single ‘Watch Your Six’ with Lyric Video

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 5, 2026
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Metalcore band Tragic Intent have released their latest single “Watch Your Six” along with an official lyric video through Arson Theory. 

“Watch Your Six” by Tragic Intent is a hard-hitting track that blends raw intensity with a message rooted in vigilance, loyalty, and survival. Drawing from the phrase commonly used in military and tactical settings—meaning “watch your back”—the song dives into the realities of betrayal, trust, and the constant tension of navigating hostile environments, whether internal or external.

Driven by aggressive instrumentation, pounding rhythms, and sharp, deliberate lyrics, “Watch Your Six” captures the feeling of being under pressure while refusing to break. The track balances chaos and control, pairing relentless energy with moments of reflection that highlight the emotional weight behind the message.

Lyrically, Tragic Intent explores themes of brotherhood and awareness—knowing who stands with you and who doesn’t. It’s a warning and a call to action, urging listeners to stay alert, stay grounded, and protect what matters most.

STREAM “Watch Your Six”: https://arsontheory.vyd.co/WatchYourSix

Forged in distortion and driven by raw emotion, this four-piece metalcore outfit emerged from Binghamton in 2024 with a mission to hit harder, sound heavier, and bring energy back to a scene that needed it. Fronted by the volatile and commanding presence of Steak on lead vocals, the band channels chaos and clarity in equal measure—balancing deadly high screams with moments of eerie vulnerability.

On lead guitar, Brandon carves through the noise with blistering solos and razor-sharp precision, while Dustin lays down the rhythmic backbone with crushing, down-tuned riffs that hit like a sledgehammer. Behind the kit, Sean is the engine—unleashing thunderous double kicks and explosive fills that push every track to its breaking point.

Shortly after forming, the band entered the studio with Randy Pasquarella to record their debut EP worth the journey then with Pablo Viveros to record the rest of their discography , capturing their raw intensity while sharpening their sound into something both punishing and polished.

Known for their commanding presence on stage, they don’t just perform—they take over. Every show is a high-energy release, blending aggression with a sense of fun that keeps crowds moving and coming back for more. Their music dives into themes of inner conflict, resilience, and the darker corners of the human experience, but their live shows remind everyone why they fell in love with heavy music in the first place.

Upcoming Shows
July 17-18 @ New York State Metal Festival in Addison, New York
July 25th @ Montage Music Hall in Rochester, New York w/ DED

For More Information Please Visit: Facebook – Instagram – YouTube

HULDER Sign to Season of Mist in Partnership with 20 Buck Spin

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 5, 2026
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Photo by © Liana Rakijian

Season of Mist is proud to announce a new partnership with HULDER, the Pacific Northwest-based dark black metal project, in a co-signing arrangement with longtime North American label 20 Buck Spin.

Founded in 2018 with the release of the Ascending the Raven Stone demo tape, Hulder has built one of the most consistent and uncompromising bodies of work in contemporary black metal. On debut album Godslastering: Hymns of a Forlorn Peasantry, Hulder’s distinct penchant for crafting harsh anthems of mystical grandeur and abyssic depth began to fully congeal, weaving threads of pagan folk, ethereal symphonic majesty and the scraping raw melodicism of the most discordant and ghastly kind. A pivotal 2022 saw the release of The Eternal Fanfare, a five-track mini-album marking a new phase in the project’s rapid development, followed by extensive touring across North America and the band’s first dates on European soil.

While black metal has evolved into myriad offshoots and subgenres, Hulder remains resolutely steeped in the genre’s destructive preeminence, rituals and traditions, carrying the torch of its origins and heritage. That fidelity to the form reached a new apex with 2024’s “Verses in Oath“, a record both unsparingly savage and wistfully evocative, its ancient sorrow-filled melancholy and seething spirit permeating every passage.

Named after the seductive forest creature of Scandinavian folklore, Hulder is the project of the Belgian-born musician of the same name, currently based in the Pacific Northwest. What began as a solitary recording endeavour in an uninsulated Portland garage has since grown into one of the underground’s most talked-about names—a live presence to match the records’ ambition, and a creative vision that has only sharpened with each release. It is precisely that combination of integrity and singular purpose that drew Season of Mist to the project.

“Few artists working in the black metal underground today carry the kind of integrity and singular vision that Hulder and Necreon have brought to this project,” the label notes. “We couldn’t be more excited to have them on board—and what’s in store will be worth the wait.“

In support of the forthcoming release, HULDER will embark on an extensive European summer tour, taking in headline shows and major festival appearances across Germany, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Italy, Austria, Spain, Portugal and beyond. The run includes stops at Graspop Metal Meeting, Hellfest, Resurrection Fest and more. Full dates below.

HULDER – Europe Summer 2026 Dates:

05 June: Mulfingen, DE @ Boarstream Open Air
06 June: Gdansk, PL @ Mystic Festival
08 June: Berlin, DE @ Mikropol
09 June: Munich, DE @ Backstage Club
11 June: Wiesbaden, DE @ Kesselhaus
12 June: Munster, DE @ Zappenduster Fest
13 June: Nijmegen, NL @ Waalhalla
14 June: Neunkirchen, DE @ Gebläsehalle
18 June: Haarlem, NL @ Patronaat*
19 June: Dessel, BE @ Graspop Metal Meeting
20 June: Clisson, FR @ Hellfest
21 June: Aarau, CH @ Kiff**
22 June: Milan, IT @ Legend Club**
23 June: Salzburg, AT @ Rockhouse**
24 June: Vienna, AT @ Viper Room**
25 June: Kosice, SK @ Collosseum
26 June: Mártély, HU @ Lowland Festival
27 June: Spalene Porici, CZ @ BasinFireFest
29 June: Chambery, FR @ BrindeZinc
30 June: Marseille, FR @ Le Molotov
03 July: Galicia, ES @ Ressurection Fest
04 July: Lisbon, PT @ RCA Club
08 July: Stuttgart, DE @ JuHa West
09 July: Torgau, DE @ In Flammen Open Air
*w/ Oranssi Pazuzu & Sólstafir
**w/ Uada

Tickets are on sale now: https://www.hulder-official.com/tickets

Line-up:
Hulder – Voice, Electric Guitars, Keys, Acoustic Guitars
Necreon – Bass, Voice
Keld – Hurdy Gurdy, Electric Guitars, Keys (session)
Vapula – Drums (session)
Vrolok – Drums (session)

Follow Hulder:
Website: https://www.hulder-official.com
Bandcamp: https://hulder.bandcamp.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0jTw0xPTe-9yYzXG3Tczpw
Direct Merch: https://direct-merch.com/collections/hulder
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HulderUS
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hulder_official
X/Twitter: https://x.com/HULDER_OFFICIAL
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/65vrcJ67suxLePeEhUtLLo
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/hulder/1476065947
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/10269338
Tidal: https://tidal.com/artist/7780388

Italian-Swedish FERALIA to Release New Album “Ultima Requies” on June 26th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 5, 2026
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ATMF proudly announces the release of the new album from FERALIA, titled “Ultima Requies”, set for June 26, 2026.

With this third full-length, FERALIA delve deeper into their singular vision of Black Metal, forging a work that resists easy categorization. “Ultima Requies” is neither rooted in old school orthodoxy nor aligned with the polished tendencies of contemporary production. Instead, it stands as a raw and evocative offering, where abrasive textures and ritualistic atmospheres converge into something austere, immersive and profoundly spiritual.

The sound remains anchored in a sense of the sacred, drawing from arcane and occult dimensions tied to the archaic Roman world. Each composition unfolds as a passage, evoking forgotten rites, liminal states and the tension between life and death, presence and absence.

The artwork of “Ultima Requies” reflects this vision, depicting a reinterpretation of the necromantic ritual of Erichto, the Thessalian witch described in “De Bello Civili” by Lucan. A figure feared even by the gods, Erichto was said to raise fallen soldiers from the battlefield during one of the most turbulent phases of Roman civil war. This imagery embodies the album’s core: a confrontation with death not as an end, but as a threshold to forbidden knowledge.

Following the path opened by “Helios Manifesto” and “Under Stige / Over Dianam”, FERALIA further refine their language, balancing raw intensity with a deeply contemplative undercurrent. The result is an album that feels both immediate and timeless, grounded in the physicality of Black Metal yet reaching toward something intangible and eternal.

The first single “Pharsalia” is now streaming HERE.

Tracklist:

01. Ballata Avernale (8:01)
02. Ver Sacrum (8:50)
03. Pharsalia (9:22)
04. Empireo (5:20)
05. Marpiter (6:57)
06. Defigere (8:47)
07. Miasma (6:27)

Preorder: https://metalodyssey.8merch.com/product/feralia-ultima-requies-cd-pre-order/

Line-up:

Krhura – bass
Raijinous – Guitars, Vocals (backing), Synth
Erymanthon Seth – Vocals, Guitars, Synth
Summum Algor – drums

https://feraliablackmetal.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/feraliablackmetal/
https://www.instagram.com/feralia_black_metal/

Legends of NWOBHM & Godfathers of Thrash RAVEN to Kick Off Leg One of European Tour May 13th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 4, 2026
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RAVEN kicks off the first leg of their European tour on May 13th in Germany. Lead vocalist/bassist John Gallagher has message for all the Raven Lunatics…”Hey! Road tested and firing on all six as they say! After just finishing up a 40 date extremely successful North American run with many sold out shows – we are EXTREMELY excited to return to Europe and deliver the metal goods!!! Always great to see our friends in Benelux & Germany… and to return to Spain and Greece after many years – and our first ever show in Bulgaria!!! We can’t wait!!!”

Ticket info at ravenlunatics.com.

RAVEN Tour Dates

13/05 DE, Herford, Kulturwerk
14/05 NL, Heerlen, Nieuwe Nor
15/05 DE, Lingen, Alter Schlachthof
16/05 BE, Poperinge, Heavy Sound
17/05 NL, Ommen, Café Calluna
20/05 ES, Malaga, Core
21/05 ES, Barcelona, Sala Lennon’s
22/05 ES, Valencia, Sala Zulu
23/05 ES, Madrid, Sala Silikona
24/05 ES, Bilbao, Sala Groove
27/05 GR, Athens, Kyttaro
28/05 GR, Thessaloniki, Eightball
29/05 GR, Trikala, Andromeda
30/05 BG, Sofia, Live & Loud

About RAVEN

JOHN GALLAGHER: Lead Vocals, Bass
MIKE HELLER: Drums
MARK GALLAGHER: Guitar, Vocals

RAVEN are that rare thing in music, true originals – cut these guys with a razor and they will BLEED true heavy metal – a more intense live band does not exist on this planet!

Hailing from Newcastle Upon Tyne in North East England back in 1974 (yes – 46 YEARS ago!!!) the brothers Gallagher cut their teeth playing the pubs & clubs until solidifying their line up in 1980 with drummer Rob Hunter.

The trio went on to release three of the most influential metal albums of the NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) inspiring every band of that era and beyond. Basically, without Raven you just would not have thrash/speed metal…. after all, the band did give Metallica & Anthrax their first tours!

Following a tumultuous move to the USA, deals with Atlantic Records, indentured servitude and commercialism, Rob left the band in 1987 to be replaced by drummer extraordinaire Joe Hasselvander, who had made his name in cult doom band Pentagram, Savoy Brown and his own solo projects, adding a new dimension to the band.

In 2001, guitarist Mark Gallagher was involved in a near fatal accident – but fought his way back from the brink and the band proved they were stronger than ever! This renewed spirit and attitude was reflected in the title of their 2010 album “WALK THROUGH FIRE” and in the career overview DVD “ROCK UNTIL YOU DROP”.

2014 found the band opening for METALLICA (the band that RAVEN took on their first tour back in 1983) in Sao Paulo in front of 70,000 fans, and completing their finest album to date – ExtermiNation” which was released to universal acclaim from fans & critics alike in 2015!

After a serious heart attack in May 2017 Joe Hasselvander had to unfortunately bow out from the band.

While filling in on a number of shows, drumming phenomenon Mike Heller (Fear Factory, Malignancy) joined forces with the brothers Gallagher to lay waste to stages throughout the latter half of 2017…The chemistry between the three was undeniable – the addition of his prodigious technique & musicality instantly took the band up to a new level.

Following an insane 3 year blur of world touring the next RAVEN opus, “METAL CITY” was released into a pandemic scourged marketplace in September 2020, garnering both critical & popular acclaim as a game changing release for the band songs like “ Top of the mountain “ and the title track highlighted the deadly combination of the bands increasingly iconic songwriting along with Mike Heller’s nuclear propelled percussion excursions.

During the next few years the band delivered the metal goods across the globe .. themed tours covering their “WIPED OUT” and “ ALL FOR ONE” albums were a big success… the band were called on by old tour mates Metallica to help celebrate the life & legacy of Jon & Marsha Zazula (who managed both bands back in the early 80’s) at a tribute concert at the Hard Rock in Ft Lauderdale FL in November 2022.

Following a change of record label from SPV to Silver Lining in 2023; the band released their most searing album yet, the aptly titled “ ALL HELL’S BREAKING LOOSE” receiving universal acclaim from critics and fans alike. The following tour rolled into 2024, celebrating the band’s 50th anniversary as they toured across the globe from the UK to Europe, North America to South America, Singapore, Australia and Japan!

2025 saw the release of the 8 song EP “ CAN’T TAKE AWAY THE FIRE” raising the bar on metal mayhem one more time as a gift to the fans while the band work on preparing their next magnum opus!

Links to Website and All Socials
https://ravenlunatics.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ravenbandofficial
https://x.com/official_raven

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