French doom metal band CARCOLH have released a new music video for “For Every Second…”, a track from their 2025 album “Twilight of the Mortals” (Sleeping Church Records).
The video includes live footage captured during the band’s performance at Seisach Metal Night VI, combined with visual material from Jean Epstein’s short film The Storm Divide. The film’s thematic elements and imagery were chosen by the band for their connection to the atmosphere and lyrical content of the song.
The band states: “We had the chance to get the video captation of our show at Seisach Metal Night VI and we made a clip for our track ‘For Every Second…’ Extracted from our last album, ‘Twilight Of The Mortals’, released in 2025 through Sleeping Church Records. The film images are taken from a short film by Jean Epstein, ‘The Storm Divide’, which I discovered thanks to the Tumatxa podcast by Peio Cachenaut, and whose magical themes and magnificent shots of raging sea perfectly convey the atmosphere and the lyrics of the track.”
Hailing from Bordeaux/Herbignac, France, CARCOLH emerged in 2016, birthed from the ashes of Marble Chariot. With a lineup forged from experienced musicians, including members of renowned bands like Oyabun, Hexenjäger, and Dead Toys, CARCOLH has solidified their place in the doom metal scene.
The group introduced their approach on their debut “Rising Sons of Saturn” (2018) and refined it further on “The Life and Works of Death” (2021). Their current album, “Twilight of the Mortals”, recorded and mixed by Raph Henry at Heldskalla Studio and mastered by Drudenhaus Studio, continues this trajectory with a focus on expressive songwriting and a consistent, cohesive sonic identity.
With the release of the “For Every Second…” video, CARCOLH offer another perspective on a key track from their latest album.
Released in vinyl LP, CD, and digital formats through Sleeping Church Records, the album is available for purchase at THIS LOCATION
Desertfest Berlin turns up the heat once more. After a string of early announcements, the festival now drops another heavy hit of news: Portland’s finest riff dealers RED FANG are back! They will be rolling into Desertfest Berlin 2026 with the full package – massive stoner-rock grooves, hook-loaded sludge anthems, and that unmistakable RED FANG swagger that’s carried them from DIY basements to global festival stages.
Please also welcome: from Oslo, HÅNDGEMENG. These dudes crash in with their explosive fusion of hardcore punk, stoner metal and icy Norwegian chaos – a band that turns every stage into a riot. Berlin’s ROTOR follow with their trademark instrumental powertrip of hypnotic grooves and desert-driven momentum. SKLOSS, Space gaze duo from Austin, Texas. UK desert-rock veterans STEAK with riffs thick as concrete and a catalogue that’s been shaking festival dust worldwide and THE DHARMA CHAIN – Psychedelic daydreamers spinning shimmering, sun-dazed jams that feel like drifting into a parallel universe.
The latest additions crank the line-up to the next level, joining a line-up that already boasts heavy-hitters like RUSSIAN CIRCLES, HERMANO ft. JOHN GARCIA, THE SWORD, KING BUFFALO, ACID KING, TRUCKFIGHTERS, NEBULA, EARTHLESS, BLACKWATER HOLYLIGHT, FUZZ SAGRADO (ex Samsara Blues Expieriment), Thrash Metal powerhouse ZERRE and many more!
From May 14–16, 2026 at Columbiahalle & Columbia-Theater, DESERTFEST BERLIN will turn the German capital into a heavy riff sanctuary, with more names and special suprises to follow. Time to plan, the Day Splits, Tickets and Venue Sleep Over options are now available at: www.desertfest-tickets.de
After the successful release of “Vuonagiid Juovlasálbma”, singer, musician, activist, and cultural icon Mari Boine is back with more beautiful music that will get you inspired for the festive season.
The new single “Go buolašidja savkala (Whispers of Frost)” is a poetic and tender song that captures the magic of the Arctic winter as seen through a child’s eyes. The lyrics, written by Rawdna Carita Eira, unfold like a lullaby – poetic and full of wonder – a tender conversation between a mother and her curious daughter, who wonders about the life of angels: where they live, what they wear, and whether they might be near.
Mari Boine’s music amplifies this atmosphere with delicate layers of voice and sound, evoking the shimmering light of the northern sky. “Whispers of Frost” invites listeners to be restful and quiet, to sense presence, and to reconnect with both the visible and invisible worlds that surround us.
Mari comments: “For me, this song expresses simplicity and purity. It reminds us that the openness of a child’s heart can reveal deep truths – about love, about nature (luondu), and about the unseen world that surrounds us,”.
Stein Austrud’s production creates a delicate soundscape where voice and light intertwine, evoking the glow of the northern sky. “Whispers of Frost” invites listeners to be still, to listen, and to feel peace growing within.
Credits “Go buolašidja savkala (Whispers of Frost) Lyrics by Rawdna Carita Eira Music by Mari Boine English translation by Julie Whitehorn Arranged by Stein Austrud
Mari Boine live: 26-FEB-2026 Konzerthaus Dortmund (DE) 27-FEB-2026 Berliner Philharmoniker Berlin (DE) 28-FEB-2026 Elbphilharmonie Hamburg (DE) 01-MAR-2026 Theater Putbus (DE)
Mari Boine
Almost forty years have passed since Mari Boine first captivated audiences around the world. Her groundbreaking album Gula Gula, released internationally on Peter Gabriel’s Real World label, introduced a powerful new voice in global music. That same year, she collaborated with Roger Ludvigsen on the acclaimed album and BBC TV documentary One World One Voice, directed by Kevin Godley with musical direction by Rupert Hine.
With her unmistakable voice and in partnership with Ludvigsen, Mari developed a sound universe entirely her own. Gula Gula earned her the first of four Spellemannprisen awards (Norway’s equivalent of the Grammy). Over the years, she has also been honoured with the Nordic Council Music Prize and the Arts Council Norway Honorary Award.
In 2009, she was appointed Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav by the Royal Court of Norway — the country’s highest civilian honour. She has also received a Lifetime Achievement Award (Spellemann 2018), the Sámi Council’s Honorary Award (1992), and a government grant recognising her contribution to preserving and promoting Sámi culture.
From the very beginning, Mari Boine has been one of the most important and outspoken advocates for Sámi identity and culture. Through her music and activism, she has inspired generations to embrace their heritage and take pride in their roots.
Throughout her career, Mari has toured extensively across the globe — from South Africa to Asia, from North America to Europe — and shared stages with artists such as Jan Garbarek and Bugge Wesseltoft. She has also contributed to several film soundtracks, including The Kautokeino Rebellion (Nils Gaup, 2008), Burning (Hallvard Bræin (2014), The Miracle of the Little Prince (Marjoleine Boonstra, 2018), and Hänsel and Gretel (Anne Wild, 2006), a Grimm Brothers classic frequently broadcast on German television.
Mari Boine has released sixteen albums worldwide. In 2024, she unveiled Alva — an album that re-centres her lifelong activism through deeply personal reflection. Returning to her Sámi roots, she revisits the emotional landscapes of her childhood, family relationships, and journey toward self-liberation. With a title meaning “energy” or “willpower” in Northern Sámi, Alva blends powerful joik vocals with rich band arrangements, offering a resonant portrait of resilience, heritage, and healing. It stands as one of her most intimate and dynamic works to date.
Following her appearance on the TV series Every Time We Meet (2024), alongside other renowned Norwegian artists, Mari’s music reached an even wider audience, and her following grew significantly.
Mari Boine will turn seventy in 2026 — a perfect moment to celebrate her life and legacy. Plans are underway for a commemorative TV documentary to be broadcast in Norway, Sweden, and Finland, and a celebratory concert with special guests will take place on her birthday, November 8th, in Oslo.
She will also tour extensively in 2026, including performances with her band at the Berlin Philharmonie, Elbphilharmonie (Hamburg), and Konzerthaus (Dortmund) in February.
Currently — until early April 2026 — Mari Boine’s music can be heard at Tate Modern in London, where the work of Sámi artist Máret Ánne Sara occupies the museum’s prestigious Turbine Hall.
What more could complete the accomplishments of an artist? Mari Boine reflects with a smile: “If I could compose my own life, I would have wanted to be who I am now — only forty years earlier.” She laughs softly, aware of the impossibility. “Right now, I feel whole,” she says. “As complete as I have always wanted to be.”
We are thrilled to share the new single from husband-and-wife power duo Suzy Starlite & Simon Campbell: an ambitious, kickass seven-minute modern blues-rock tribute to the legendary Robert Johnson.
THE STORY Robert Johnson’s original 1930s recording of Ramblin’ On My Mind speaks to the universal human impulse to escape, seek self-discovery, and hit the road. This theme deeply resonated with Starlite & Campbell, making the track feel as relevant today as it was nearly a century ago.
“Everyone, at some point, has felt the itch to escape… that feeling of having ‘ramblin’ on your mind’ is a fundamental part of the human experience.” – Simon Campbell
THE SOUND The duo elevates this Delta classic with their signature explosive blues-rock intensity and a stellar lineup:
Simon Campbell – Guitar, vocals
Suzy Starlite – Bass guitar
Jonny Henderson – Hammond organ (recorded at the legendary Rockfield Studios, Wales)
Steve Gibson – Drums
THE VIDEO: A blues pilgrimage The music video chronicles the couple’s ‘Blues Pilgrimage’ across the American South (Memphis, Clarksdale, Muscle Shoals. It’s more than a performance—it’s a visual representation of their ‘ramblin’, featuring incredible, intimate moments:
Playing live at the iconic Ground Zero Blues Club in Clarksdale.
Behind-the-scenes tours of Sun Records, FAME Recording Studio, Muscle Shoals Sound Studio, and Elvis Presley’s childhood home
Playing a live session on Radio Memphis
This track offers a powerful blend of blues history and contemporary rock production – produced by Simon Campbell and mastered by Jon Astley.
“This road trip was truly life-changing,” says Suzy Starlite. “It was more than just visiting landmarks; it was about connecting with the roots of the music and the wonderful people who keep the flame alive. The video captures that energy—it’s a visual representation of the ramblin’ that led us to this tribute.”
Finland’s power metal force Nibiru Ordeal has released a brand-new single, The Explorer. The track, offering an another glimpse of the upcoming album, is a fast-paced and proudly genre-embracing power anthem, featuring an explosive solo section that serves as a tribute to the legendary Children of Bodom.
The Explorer transports the listener a few centuries into the future. As catastrophic global warming pushes humanity and the animal kingdom to the brink of extinction, Earth sends out a team of explorers to the far edge of the galaxy in a last-ditch effort to find a new inhabitable planet.
Nibiru Ordeal’s second full-length album, When the Worlds Collide, will be released next year. The band’s debut album, Solar Eclipse, came out in 2019.
Nibiru Ordeal began as a collaboration between childhood friends Vili Härkönen and Pekka Laitinen. They were later joined by guitarist Mirko Byman, vocalist Andi Kravljaca, and bassist Anssi Kinnunen. The band’s first release was the Spacebeast EP in 2015.
Legendary hard rock titans Lynch Mob have released their ninth and final full length studio album “Dancing With The Devil”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl, marking the final chapter in their storied career.
The focus track “Lift Up Your Soul”, along with a visualizer video, are also available now. Vocalist Gabriel Colon described the track as “a song that that started off as a positive gospel and ended up being about war, classic Lynch Mob”.
The album follows the success of their previous effort “Babylon” and showcases elements of classic Lynch Mob with a modern edge, fusing hard rock, blues, and soulful grooves with an unmistakable passion and energy.
“We’ve always been about pushing boundaries and staying true to the fans”, said George Lynch, the band’s legendary guitarist and founding member. “This new album is a reflection of where we are now, both as individuals and as a band. We’ve taken everything we’ve learned over the years and poured it into these songs”.
With “Dancing With The Devil”, legendary guitarist George Lynch and his band Lynch Mob deliver a bold and uncompromising last word, a completion of the musical legacy, closing the curtain on a storied chapter in American hard rock history. This album marks the band’s definitive farewell, following the conclusion of all touring and live activity – a fitting final act from a group whose impact on the genre has been both lasting and influential.
Sonically, “Dancing With The Devil” revisits the classic Lynch Mob sound: a potent mix of blues-based hard rock, razor-sharp guitar work, and soulful vocals, delivered with the swagger and confidence of a band that has nothing left to prove. Fans of the early Wicked Sensation era will find familiar fire here – but with a modern edge that reflects decades of evolution and road-tested chemistry.
Reuniting the same lineup that lit up 2023’s “Babylon” – vocalist Gabriel Colón, bassist Jaron Gulino, drummer Jimmy D’Anda, and Lynch himself – this final studio effort captures the chemistry of a band playing at full force.
Together, they’ve crafted a collection that balances raw intensity with veteran finesse, all under the expert guidance of producer and mixing engineer Chris Collier (known for his work with KXM, Prong, Joel Hoekstra’s 13). Collier’s production brings clarity and punch, allowing the band’s dynamic interplay and Lynch’s signature tone to shine through every track.
As a special bonus for European fans, this edition of the album includes the exclusive track “Somewhere”, not available on the U.S. version – a parting gift to a fanbase that has supported the band throughout their journey.
“Dancing With The Devil” isn’t just another release – it’s a farewell with force, a record that honors the past while asserting the band’s place in rock history one final time. For Lynch Mob, the devil may have had the last dance… but they set the floor on fire.
“Dancing With The Devil” Tracklist:
1. Dancing With The Devil 2. Pictures Of The Dead 3. Saints And Sinners 4. Lift Up Your Soul 5. Love In Denial 6. Machine Bone 7. Follow Me Down 8. Golden Mirror 9. Sea Of Stones 10. The Stranger 11. Somewhere (Bonus Track)
Line Up: George Lynch – guitars Gabriel Colon – vocals Jaron Gulino – bass Jimmy D’Anda – drums
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