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STITCHED UP HEART Release New Single + Video ‘Cannibal’, Feat. Heidi Shepherd

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 18, 2026
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Los Angeles rock band Stitched Up Heart have unleashed their new single “Cannibal,” featuring Heidi Shepherd of Butcher Babies, out now via Judge & Jury Records. The track is a powerful collaboration between two incredible women in modern heavy music. Alecia ‘Mixi’ Demner and Heidi Shepherd deliver a fierce vocal performance that celebrates strength, attitude, and the unapologetic presence of women in the rock and metal scene. The single arrives alongside a brand new music video, capturing the electrifying chemistry between Mixi and Heidi as the two powerhouse vocalists.

“‘CANNIBAL’ is a song for the man-eaters; to all of the baddies stealing hearts and eating them for breakfast,” says Mixi.

She continues, “I was at Butcher Babies very first show. Crammed on the stairs at a dive bar on the sunset strip. Heidi hurled this wrecked Barbie into the crowd. Hair hacked off, totally mangled. I caught it. Looking back at that moment it felt like she’d passed me a torch. ‘Hey girl, let’s conquer this industry together.’ Years later, we’re still at it cheering each other on from the sidelines. Collaborating on this song together is such a fulfilling moment.”

Shepherd adds, “I’ve been a big fan of Mixi and Stitched Up Heart for nearly 2 decades. We’ve clawed our way through this industry together, and had each other’s back when no one else did. After all of these years, it’s so fitting that ‘Cannibal’ is the song that we finally get to SCREAM together! This song is so fun, and has quickly become one of my favorite collabs that I’ve been a part of. You can tell by the video that we had an absolute blast making it. I can’t wait to see what else SUH has in store of us fans in the future!”

In 2025, the band inked a deal with Judge and Jury Records and their fourth full-length album Medusa will be available on June 12. The band is currently on tour with Sebastian Bach and will be out supporting Infected Rain this summer.

Beyond the stage, Mixi continues to use her platform to advocate for more women in rock and metal while actively volunteering with multiple animal rescue organizations throughout Southern California.

STREAM “Cannibal”: https://ffm.to/suhcannibal

WATCH Stitched Up Heart – CANNIBAL (feat. Butcher Babies) Official Music Video:

For tour dates until 4/10/26. Each VIP pass is only good for 1 person. Each VIP pass will include:

  • 1 SUH t-shirt
  • 1 SUH poster,
  • Photo(s) with the band
  • 30 min VIP hangout with the band
  • Limited VIP passes available.

Purchase Link

Stitched Up Heart on Tour with Sebastian Bach

Mar 18 @ Marion Cultural and Civic Center in Marion, IL
Mar 20 @ Mr. Smalls Theater, Funhouse & Cafe in Millvale, PA
Mar 22 @ Wally’s in Hampton, NH
Mar 24 @ Empire Live in Albany, NY
Mar 25 @ Capital City Music Hall in Harrisburg, PA
Mar 26 @ Dingbatz in Clifton, NJ
Mar 27 @ Tally Ho Theater in Leesburg, VA
Mar 28 @ Radio Room in Greenville, SC
Mar 29 @ Music Farm in Charleston, SC
Mar 31 @ FIVE in Jacksonville, FL
Apr 2 @ Capt Hiram’s Resort in Sebastian, FL
Apr 3 @ Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill in St. Petersburg, FL
Apr 4 @ Club LA in Destin, FL
Apr 6 @ Cannery Club in Nashville, TN
Apr 8 @ The Vanguard in Tulsa, OK

Stitched Up Heart on Tour with Infected Rain

May 4 @ Jake’s Sport’s Cafe and Backroom in Lubbock, TX
May 5 @ Come and Take It Live in Austin, TX
May 6 @ Club Dada in Dallas, TX
May 12 @ Purgatory at the Masquerade in Atlanta, GA
May 13 @ Hangar 1819 in Greensboro, NC
May 14 @ Scandals in Virginia Beach, VA
May 16 @ Underground Arts in Philadelphia, PA
May 17 @ Mercury Lounge in New York, NY
May 20 @ Montage Music Hall in Rochester, NY
May 21 @ The Winchester in Lakewood, OH
May 22 @ The King of Clubs in Columbus, OH
May 23 @ The Token Lounge in Westland, MI
May 24 @ The Forge in Joliet, IL
May 26 @ The Roxy in Denver, CO
May 27 @ Metro Music Hall in Salt Lake City, Utah
May 29 @ El Corazon in Seattle, WA
May 30 @ Dantes in Portland, OR
Jun 2 @ The Ritz in San Jose, CA
Jun 3 @ Whisky A Go Go in West Hollywood, CA
Jun 4 @ Brick By Brick in San Diego, CA
Jun 5 @ The Rosetta Room in Mesa, AZ
Jun 6 @ Swan Dive in Las Vegas, NV

Stitched Up Heart is a Los Angeles-based rock band formed in 2010 by powerhouse vocalist Alecia “Mixi” Demner, blending heavy riffs, anthemic choruses, and introspective lyrics. Signed to Another Century Records since 2015, they’ve released three full-length albums—“Never Alone” (2016), “Darkness” (2019), and “To the Wolves” (2023)—with the latter featuring collaborations like “Lost” with Godsmack’s Sully Erna. 

Judge & Jury (Howard Benson, multi platinum producer and Neil Sanderson, drummer & songwriter of Three Days Grace) have a large following after years of success in the music industry and offer huge promotional, production, and songwriting assets.

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website – Facebook – Instagram – TikTok – YouTube – Spotify – Judge & Jury Records

MELECHESH Unveil New Single ‘In Shadows, In Light’ from Upcoming EP

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 18, 2026
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International Mesopotamian metal pioneers MELECHESH have unveiled their new single, “In Shadows, In Light,” taken from the band’s forthcoming digital EP Sentinels Of Shamash, scheduled for release on April 10th via Reigning Phoenix Music.

“In Shadows, In Light” continues MELECHESH’s tradition of weaving esoteric philosophy, ancient symbolism, and relentless sonic power into a singular musical experience. The track explores hidden cosmic knowledge and the subtle forces shaping perception and reality.

Speaking about the song, the band comments:
“‘In Shadows, In Light’ explores cosmic knowledge hidden in plain sight — parallel dimensions, sacred geometry, and veiled currents of existence revealed only through perception. Drawing on esoteric and Kabalistic thought, the song moves between concealment and revelation.

Structured as a journey with shifting acts and moods, it unfolds through tension, release, and transformation. Each passage reveals another layer of vision, where shadow and illumination coexist, and the unseen becomes ‘felt’ rather than explained.”

Musically, the track embodies MELECHESH’s hallmark fusion of blackened thrash, Middle Eastern scales, and hypnotic rhythmic patterns, guiding listeners through an evolving sonic landscape that mirrors the song’s philosophical themes. From atmospheric passages to ferocious riffs, “In Shadows, In Light” reflects the band’s ongoing exploration of myth, mysticism, and consciousness.

“In Shadows, In Light” was produced by Ashmedi and co-produced by Rob Caggiano and Kristian “Kohle” Kohlmannslehner. Bass lines and backing vocals on “In Shadows, In Light” were recorded by Rob Caggiano, who also contributed rearrangements. Drums were performed by Nikitas Mandolas, with engineering and mixing and mastering by Kristian “Kohle” Kohlmannslehner, and engineering and tracking by Daniel Claar. 

Sentinels Of Shamash stands as a ceremonial descent into ancient law, fire, and cosmic vigilance. Drawing from Mesopotamian myth and the solar judgment of Shamash, god of truth and justice, MELECHESH crafts an offering steeped in divine wrath and esoteric order. Each composition unfolds like a sacred inscription, invoking forgotten gods, fallen kings, and the eternal tension between chaos and balance.

Through commanding riffs, relentless rhythms, and a sonic architecture that bridges ancient cosmology with modern extremity, Sentinels Of Shamash delivers a mythological statement rooted in fire, judgment, ruin, and restoration. The sentinels stand eternal guard over fate itself.

Pre-Save Sentinels Of Shamash HERE: https://melechesh.rpm.link/sos

Sentinels Of Shamash Tracklist:
1. The Seventh Verdict
2. In Shadows, In Light
3. Raptors of Anzu

About MELECHESH:

MELECHESH was formed in 1993 in Jerusalem with the intent to forge what the band defines as Mesopotamian Metal. Rooted in black metal and thrash, their sound draws deeply from Sumerian and Mesopotamian mythology, cosmic and occult themes, and incorporates Mediterranean and Middle Eastern musical elements into an extreme metal framework. Over the decades, MELECHESH has evolved into an international musical and cultural phenomenon, known for its distinct identity, scholarly mythological focus, and uncompromising artistic vision. The band remains a singular force within extreme metal, standing apart through both concept and sound.

Connect With MELECHESH: 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melecheshofficial 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melechesh_official 
Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/Melechesh 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MelecheshOfficial 
Bandcamp: https://melechesh.bandcamp.com 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1xT4Y7Qz2nJ6TP2PzefRgS 
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/melechesh/2912018 
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/11971 

Experimetal Soundscapist AMULETS Streams New Single ‘Coiled’, Feat. Patrick Shiroshi

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 18, 2026
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Amulets, created by Portland-based audio/visual artist Randall Taylor, has unveiled their new single ‘Coiled’, featuring multi-instrumentialist Patrick Shiroishi. This is the second taken from new EP Rem(a)inders, out 10th April via Pelagic Records.

Stream and pre-order here: https://orcd.co/amulets-remainders

Against a hazy analogue backdrop, ambient guitars reverberate and echo through the sonic landscape, creating a sensation of weightlessness that is both calming and unsettling. Melancholic and soaring, ‘Black Sheep’ evokes a presence of isolation and longing in the emptiness. Through patient unfolding, this minimalist, poignant atmosphere raises in intensity, deliberate in its unhurried movement, leaving room for each sound to breathe, evolve, and fade into the next.

Amulets’ new album Rema(i)nders marks his debut on Pelagic Records, a fitting home for a record that thrives in the liminal space between heaviness and fragility. Deeply immersive, the album navigates the dreamy boundaries between the tangible and the ethereal, where sound behaves as memory itself: unstable, layered, and quietly transformative. 

Randall Taylor‘s work uses analog tape and its imperfections to explore themes like degradation and nostalgia and their relationship to technology and to the self. By constructing and modifying tape loops and repurposing antiquated cassette players, Taylor creates dense, never-ending, looping soundscapes for both his live performances and sculptural sound art installations.

Known for his ability to weave soundscapes that evoke powerful emotions with minimalistic instrumentation, Taylor’s newest project is a masterful exploration of mood, atmosphere, and texture.

Taylor commented: “Rema(i)nders started as a fragmented collection of songs, memories, ideas, and feelings that I wanted to mash and warp together beyond recognition. What I ended up creating was a beautiful mosaic of texture and light in this darkening world. To remain is to remind. To remind is to remain.”

Track list:

01 – Paths of Acceptance
02 – Former Shells    
03 – Coiled (ft. Patrick Shiroishi)   
04 – Black Sheep
05 – Slow Motion_Somnia
06 – RemainRemind

Amulets online:
https://www.instagram.com/amuletsmusic
https://www.facebook.com/amuletsamulets

IRA to Release New Album “Demopathy” on March 27th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 18, 2026
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With “Demopathy” set for release next 27th March via Punishment 18 Records, technical death metaller IRA have revealed the album’s final tracklist. The record will feature eight tracks, starting with “Intro” and moving through titles such as “Obsessive Attraction,” “The Darkest Side” and “Social Deathwork” for an outcome made of pure violence.

01. Intro
02. Obsessive Attraction
03. The Darkest Side
04. Cynic
05. Phobos Realm
06. Social Deathwork
07. Other Dimension of Reality
08. Forlon and Angry

Coverart by Giancarlo Capra (Warmblood)

– IRA  –
iraofficial.bandcamp.com
– Punishment 18 Records –
https://media.punishment18records.com
www.facebook.com/punishment18records

Polish ŹRENICE Release Debut Album “Śnienie”, Out Today

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 18, 2026
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The concept behind ŹRENICE band emerged in June 2022, right after the final concert of the previous band formed by four of the group’s current musicians. Choosing to close that chapter and start anew, the band spent the following months shaping the instrumental foundations of what would become their debut album “Śnienie“, all while searching for the right voice to complete their sound. In 2024, singer Kamila joined the band, whose presence propelled the creative process forward.

On “Śnienie“, Źrenice forge a distinctive sonic identity, weaving together elements of alternative rock and metal, post-rock, black and sludge metal, and touches of folk-inspired mysticism and dreamlike storytelling.

Music for “Śnienie” debut album was recorded by Krzysztof Godycki at Studio Roslyn (Mord’A’Stigmata). All was mixed and mastered by Haldor Grunberg at Satanic Audio (Behemoth, Dom Zły, Entropia, Terrestrial Hospice, Hostia). Album cover artwork was done by Emilia Mróz. Debut album is released today, on March 18, 2026 in digital format and as CD by Via Nocturna (order).

TRACKLIST:

01. Brama Lasu
02. Neuroza
03. Inni
04. Endymion
05. Stara Chata
06. Czarownica
07. Sam
08. …Lasu Skraj

The band comments their debut album: “The binding element of ‘Dreaming’ is the forest topos, which appears here and there, but it doesn’t constitute any specific concept. In the intro and outro of the album, footsteps can be heard, which are supposed to allow the listener to mentally transport themselves to an isolated place, and therefore suitable for listening, but ultimately it depends solely on the listener whether it will be a forest per se. After all, it’s just ordinary dreaming, from which one will have to wake up sooner or later. The lyrics partially refer to motifs taken from fairy tales, although their main subject remains the human being himself, and also directly the relationships between people“.

Stream “Śnienie” here:

LINE-UP:

Kamila Kuś – vocal
Maciej Ciupa – drums
Łukasz Hawryluk – guitar
Hubert “Huwer” Pomykała – bass
Krzysztof K. Pomykała – guitar

More info: Facebook | Instagram | LinkTree

ANANDA MIDA to Kick Off Tour in Spain Tomorrow

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 17, 2026
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Italian psychedelic rock collective ANANDA MIDA are set to return to the stage with a run of live shows across Spain this March. Known for their ever-evolving lineup and immersive sonic explorations, the band continues to expand its live presence, bringing its distinctive blend of heavy psychedelia to new audiences.

Since its inception, ANANDA MIDA has functioned as an open musical project – fluid in structure and rich in collaboration. This approach has led to a diverse and dynamic discography, including a trilogy of concept albums inspired by G. I. Gurdjieff’s Beelzebub’s Tales to His Grandson, as well as the acclaimed Live at Duna Jam, released via Heavy Psych Sounds Records.

Following their recent creative work and continued exploration in the studio, the band is now ready to hit the road again. The upcoming Spanish dates promise intense and atmospheric performances, featuring different facets of the ANANDA MIDA collective.

ANANDA MIDA “LIVE EN ESPAÑA 2026”:

18.03. Barcelona, La Deskomunal (w/ Meltem)
19.03. Zaragoza, Sala Z (w/ Desärtico)
20.03. Bilbao, Sala Mytho – Silver Trip Fest
21.03. Madrid, Sala Starving (w/ Dhuma)

With this short but powerful run of shows, ANANDA MIDA reaffirm their commitment to the live experience – constantly shifting, collaborative, and deeply rooted in psychedelic expression.

For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/anandamidaband/ 
https://anandamidaband.bandcamp.com/ 
https://www.instagram.com/anandamidaband/ 
https://www.godownrecords.com 

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