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DIEVERSITY Release New Single + Video ‘Trees of Yesterday’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 13, 2025
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DIEVERSITY release another single from their upcoming album “IV” (release date: January 16, 2026).

“Trees Of Yesterday” literally showcases the band’s diversity. Modern metal—melodic, despite or perhaps because of the growls, spiced up with atmospheric keyboards! 
It definitely sounds like it will be a catchy tune!

The album will be released on CD and colored vinyl (gatefold cover)!
Pre-sales are already underway: dieversity.epr.rocks

Digital single: save-it.cc/epr/trees-of-yesterday or directly on Spotify

Who is DIEVERSITY?
Franconia is known not only for its beers, wines, and sense of humor, but also for its outstanding heavy metal bands. One of these bands is DIEVERSITY from Würzburg. Founded over a decade ago, they forged a modern metal sound that delivers explosive power and is bursting with melody. The band name is no coincidence – diversity is the guiding principle for these creative musicians. DIEVERSITY made a strong impression with their debut album Last Day Tomorrow  and showed that modern metal doesn’t just have to come from Scandinavia. – even though Swedish influences have always played a role, as shown by the guest appearance of Björn “Speed” Strid (SOILWORK) on their follow-up album ReAwakening. A new chapter was written with the album Age Of Ignorance.   Now it’s time to turn the page again. In 2025, DIEVERSITY presents itself with a new lineup – both musically and personally refreshed. Their sound has undergone a striking transformation, shaped by modern genre heavyweights like Architects, Monuments, and Wage War. Heavier, more technical, more progressive – and yet still unmistakably DIEVERSITY.  This evolution culminates in the upcoming fourth studio album: IV, set for release in  January 2026. A statement. A new beginning. A band that doesn’t reinvent itself – but evolves. Consistently, uncompromisingly, and in tune with the times. DIEVERSITY 2025: modern metal from Franconia – as sharp-edged as ever, but with a new blade.

Tracklist:
01 – IV
02 – Piece Of Mind
03 – Blame Me
04 – Animal
05 – Gears Of Society
06 – Tyrant
07 – Trees Of Yesterday
08 – Short Fuse
09 – Free
10 – The Hunt
11 – Phantom Silhouette

The story of DIEVERSITY begins in 2010. Olav Langer and Daniel Heß founded the band, and shortly afterward, Chris Walther, Michael Steger, and drummer Dominik Waldorf joined the lineup. The musical concept was clear from the start – modern, melodic, yet aggressive metal with socially critical lyrics. In 2012, the band successfully released their debut album Last Day Tomorrow, with the title track even reaching #1 in the metal charts. Their second album ReAwakening followed in 2015. Two professionally produced videos were released for the songs Stop War Inferno and In Your Dreams. Numerous festival appearances (including Christmas Bash, Bonebreaker, and Metal Franconia) and club shows across Germany reflect the band’s growing popularity. Over the years, DIEVERSITY has shared the stage with acts such as ORDEN OGAN, DEW SCENTED, BLIND GUARDIAN, HÄMATOM, ICED EARTH, and HOLY MOSES – proof of the stylistic range that the Franconians bring to the table. Lineup: At the end of 2021, the third album Age Of Ignorance was released. High-quality music videos accompanied the singles End Of The Line, The Bitter Taste Of Sin, and Clouds Of Misery. The current lineup is completed by vocalist Robin Mattner. Recently, Max Sommerlad has joined as the new bassist. While the band has decided to move forward without a permanent keyboard player, they will continue to incorporate modern sounds and electronic elements – synthesizers and programmed arrangements remain an essential part of their style. With their upcoming fourth studio album IV, scheduled for release in early 2026, DIEVERSITY is set to write the next chapters of their band history.

Live:
January 16, 2026 “IV – The Unleashing” – Album Release Show – Würzburg | B-Hof
February 14, 2026 Sputnik Metal Night IV – Münster

Line-up:
Robin Mattner – Vocals
Daniel Heß – Guitars
Olav Langer – Guitars
Max Sommerlad – Bass
Dominik Waldorf – Drums

More Info:
www.facebook.com/Dieversity
www.instagram.com/dieversity_band

COLTAINE Unleash New Video for ‘Mogila’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 13, 2025
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Post-metal outfit COLTAINE has released a new music video for ‘Mogila’, a track from their 2025 album ‘Brandung’ (Lay Bare Recordings).

Edited by Natascha Stogu, the video brings out the band’s blend of quiet, atmospheric moments and heavier, more forceful shifts. Watch the video here:  

Formed amid the misty forests of southern Germany in 2022, COLTAINE have quickly carved a unique space within the post-metal landscape. Their latest album ‘Brandung’ (out now via Lay Bare Recordings) expands on the ethereal melancholy of their debut ‘Forgotten Ways’, blending acoustic introspection with seismic surges of electric catharsis. Across its nine interconnected tracks, vocalist Julia Frasch and her bandmates summon tides of longing and transcendence – a sonic ebb and flow that feels at once fragile and immense.

With ‘Brandung’, COLTAINE reaffirm their commitment to atmosphere and emotional depth – qualities that will find their fullest expression on stage this winter. Sharing the bill with FAETOOTH, whose hazy yet heavy blend of doom and sludge has earned them a dedicated cult following, the pairing promises an evening of both raw power and haunting beauty. 

COLTAINE will take their new material on the road in early 2026 as main support for FAETOOTH on a sweeping EU and UK tour. Kicking off January 22nd in Berlin, the run brings both bands to an intimate circuit of venues where their emotionally charged performances can fully envelop audiences.

22/01 – Berlin, Lido
23/01 – Hamburg, Hafenklang
24/01 – Bochum, Die Trompete
25/01 – Mainz, Schon-Schön
27/01 – Utrecht, De Helling
28/01 – Brussels, AB Club
30/01 – Dublin, Workman’s Club
31/01 – Galway, Roisin Dubh
01/02 – Cork, The Pav
03/02 – Birkenhead, Future Yard
04/02 – Shipley, Kirkgate Community Centre
05/02 – Newcastle, Anarchy Brewery
06/02 – Glasgow, Classic Grand
07/02 – Manchester, Rebellion
08/02 – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
10/02 – Bristol, The Fleece
11/02 – Wolverhampton, KK’s Steel Mill
12/02 – Southampton, Papillon
13/02 – Swansea, Sin City
14/02 – London, The Garage
15/02 – Brighton, Patterns
16/02 – Lille, Bulle Café
17/02 – Paris, L’Empreinte Savigny Le Temple
18/02 – Lyon, Rock N Eat
20/02 – Milan, Slaughter Club
21/02 – Bologna, Freakout Club
22/02 – Lucerne, Sedel
23/02 – Düdingen, Bad Bonn
24/02 – Munich, Feierwerk
25/02 – Leipzig, UT Connewitz
27/02 – Warsaw, Hydrozagadka
28/02 – Wroclaw, Łącznik

Tickets are on sale HERE

COLTAINE are:
Vocals: Julia Frasch
Guitar: Moritz Berg
Bass: Benedikt Berg
Drums: Amin Bouzeghaia

For more info visit:
https://coltaine-band.com/
https://www.instagram.com/coltaine
https://www.facebook.com/coltaineband/
https://coltaine.bandcamp.com
https://laybarerecordings.com

Pelagic Fest Announces First Bands for 2026 Edition, Incl. The Ocean, The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble, Oh Hiroshima + More

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 13, 2025
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Iconic Berlin label Pelagic Records has announced its first wave of artists for Pelagic Fest 2026, which will unfold on 28th and 29th August at Muziekgieterij in Maastricht, The Netherlands.

Including post-metal legends The Ocean, returning with a new lineup and a new album release coming soon, Pelagic Fest 2026 looks to be yet another sensational event from the esteemed label.

The Ocean are joined by The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble for an ultra-rare performance, Oh Hiroshima, EF, and more.

Get your tickets: https://muziekgieterij.stager.co/shop/pelagic

Pelagic comment: 

“We are excited to share a first glimpse on the lineup of Pelagic Fest 2026 with you.

“THE OCEAN will return to the stage of Muziekgieterij with a new lineup and a new album release just around the corner, to inaugurate the next chapter in their journey spanning 11 albums and 25 years of existence. This will be the first show for the European audience and the first opportunity to hear new material.

“We are incredibly excited to welcome THE KILIMANJARO DARKJAZZ ENSEMBLE to Pelagic Fest. 
After 10 years of hiatus, the collective reunited this summer for a single Berlin show, which sold out months in advance. The vibe in the room was sublime and full of anticipation, and proved that even after such a long hiatus their music has been all but forgotten. TKDE have pioneered and shaped a musical genre of their own with albums like Here Be Dragons‚ From The Stairwell and the self-titled 2006 debut album. We can’t wait to immerse ourselves in their mesmerizing dark soundscapes.

“OH HIROSHIMA will return to the MainStage of Pelagic Fest with a new album that we can’t tell you more about at this stage, only that it’s coming out before the festival.

“EF will grace us with their 2025 re-recorded debut album Give Me Beauty… Or Give Me Death! in its entirety.

“SPURV will be releasing their new album Kelolågen next spring and LOST IN KIEV will drop We’re All Going To Be Fine in the summer, and Pelagic Fest will be your chance to watch them perform their new offerings in full. 

“THE DEVIL’S TRADE will bring us a full band performance this time, and PREDATORY VOID, OTAY:ONII, ZATOKREV, NORNA, ABRAHAM, HANRY and PREYRS will all make their debut appearance at Pelagic Fest.

“This is not the full lineup! More names tba. “See you in Maastricht!”

Line-up so far:

The Ocean
The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble
Oh Hiroshima
EF
Lost in Kiev
Spurv
The Devil’s Trade
Predatory Void
otay:onii
Zatokrev
Norna
Abraham
Hanry
Preyrs

More information on Pelagic Records:

Founded in 2009 by post-metal spearheads The Ocean and their Berlin collective, Pelagic Records has grown into one of the most influential labels in the realms of post-rock, post-metal, and progressive/left-field heavy music. Over the years, Pelagic has worked with an impressive roster of artists, including MONO, Årabrot, Sugar Horse, Year of No Light, and Bruit ≤, among many others. Celebrating its 15th anniversary last year, Pelagic Records is focused on further solidifying its legacy by establishing Pelagic Fest as an annual event, an occasion that removes barriers and brings together artists and fans for a captivating celebration of the music that defines the label’s diverse and forward-thinking sound.

Pelagic Records online:
https://pelagic-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/pelagicrecords
instagram.com/pelagic_records
https://pelagicrecords.bandcamp.com/

Experimental Metal Visionary DANIELE BRUSASCHETTO to Unleash Massive New Album “Dichotomous”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 13, 2025
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Italian experimental noise metal icon Daniele Brusaschetto is set to release his new album “Dichotomous” via Wormholedeath, a fierce and imaginative statement from one of Italy’s most original underground voices.

Since 1994, Daniele Brusaschetto has been on a continuous journey through his own world of sonic soot.

Performing as a power trio, he follows the imaginative path paved by Voivod, Godflesh, and early Mastodon—a mix of granite-heavy riffs, metal grit, no wave dissonance, and an emotional machinery waiting to be discovered beyond the wall of guitars.

In 2016, his passion for the six-string and extreme rock was reignited. “Flying Stag” (2019) marked his return to a metal–math–groove–stoner sound. In 2023, he released “Bruise A Shadow” via WormHoleDeath Records.

Now, Daniele is preparing to unveil his new full-length album, “Dichotomous”, which captures the natural evolution of his distinctive and uncompromising sound.

Tracklist:

  1. Nosediving
  2. Remember Not To Forget
  3. Choking Clouds Of Ammonia
  4. Blank T-shirt On The Radio
  5. Jeux Sans Frontières
  6. Assenza
  7. Mare Profumo Di Mare
  8. Nera

Check out the lyric video for “Nosediving”:

The Lineup Driving the Sound:

Daniele Brusaschetto: voce/chitarra
Daniele Pagliero: basso
Alberto “Mono” Marietta: batteria

Connect with Daniele Brusaschetto:
http://www.danielebrusaschetto.net
http://www.facebook.com/danielebrusaschetto
http://www.youtube.com/user/boscorec
danielebrusaschetto.bandcamp.com

AEVA MAURELLE Releases New Single ‘Dreamer’ for Holiday Season

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 13, 2025
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Just in time for the holiday season, AEVA MAURELLE is releasing an acoustic version of her song “Dreamer,” featuring Jasmin Isabel Kühne on the harp!

“Dreamer” was originally released in 2020, and now the soprano is following up with a new version that showcases her incredibly beautiful voice even more. The single is available “digital only”, save-it.cc/epr/dreamer or directly on Spotify, but is part of the live setlist on December 15 (Düsseldorf) and December 26 (Bad Lauterberg).

Live:
Dec. 15, 2025 Versöhnungskirche Düsseldorf  (6 p.m.,  free Entrance) 
Dec. 26, 2025 Bad Lauterberg

Line-up:
Aeva Maurelle – Vocals
Jasmin Isabel Kühne – Harp

More Info:
www.facebook.com/aevamaurelleofficial/
www.instagram.com/aevamaurelle/

RE-ARMED Summon the Shadows with New Single ‘Ominous Penumbra’, New Album Coming in Spring 2026

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 13, 2025
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Photo by Allan Välimaa

The darkness of a new era has descended. Finnish melodic death metal band Re-Armed returns from the shadows with their new single “Ominous Penumbra”, serving as a foreboding introduction to the band’s upcoming full-length album.

Listen to the song on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Qobuz, Bandcamp etc.): https://push.fm/fl/rearmed-ominouspenumbra

–ISRC: FI3FC2447006
–Composition: Oskari Niekka, Allan Välimaa
–Lyrics: Jouni Matilainen
–Cover artwork: Jouni Matilainen (Midjourney)

The song’s oppressive atmosphere and symbolism – “A dark mass with wispy tendrils, floats across the sky…” – intertwine with the concept of a shadow that is not born solely from individual darkness, but surrounds us all. “We ourselves are the greatest enemies of all living things,” the band reflects on the song’s message.

“Ominous Penumbra” continues Re-Armed’s journey toward the spring 2026 album, exploring the delicate balance between light and darkness in ever deeper ways. The album is loosely themed around opposing forces and the ongoing struggle between them – both in the world and within the human mind.

The single is now available on all streaming platforms – a reminder that shadows are never far, and each of us carries our own.

Official homesite and links:
https://www.re-armed.net
https://linktr.ee/re_armed_band

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