LOST IN HOLLYWOOD Share New Single ‘Like A River’, Feat. Of Virtue

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Hamburg-based breakout act Lost in Hollywood continue their unstoppable rise with the release of their brand-new single ‘Like A River’, featuring powerful guest appearance by Of Virtue.

Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/likeariver

After turning heads with a string of successful recent singles and rapidly growing their fanbase across Europe and beyond, the band now take their next major step forward with an international collaboration that underlines their momentum.

With ‘Like A River’, Lost in Hollywood sharpen their modern sound even further, blending their signature blend of emotional intensity and heavy-hitting energy with the unmistakable vocal presence of Of Virtue. The result is a high-impact release that bridges scenes and audiences, reinforcing the band’s position as one of Germany’s most promising heavy exports.

Following the strong performance of their latest releases and a steadily expanding live footprint, the collaboration marks a new milestone in Lost in Hollywood’s evolution — louder, more confident, and more globally connected than ever before.

‘Like A River’ doesn’t just add another chapter to their story — it raises the bar for what’s coming next.

LIONHEART Release New Single ‘Death Grip’, Feat. A Day To Remember

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‘Death Grip’ is the latest hammer blow from Oakland’s hardcore juggernaut Lionheart, taken from their upcoming album Valley of Death II. Powered by crushing intensity, massive grooves, and a standout guest feature from Kevin Skaff from A Day To Remember the track delivers everything fans expect. Heavy riffs, riot-ready shouts, and that unmistakable street-born edge. Lyrically, it dives into the fear of death, the collapse of faith, and the struggle to keep going when hope feels out of reach.

Stream here: https://arisingempire.com/lionheart

Following their official re-signing with Arising Empire, Lionheart are charging headfirst into the next chapter of their career. Their new album Valley of Death II, the long-awaited sequel to their 2019 release, is set to drop on 9th January 2026 via Arising Empire and promises to be darker, heavier, and more relentless than ever before.

To complete this massive new era, Lionheart will return to Europe in January 2026 for a huge headline tour, joined by Madball, Gideon, and Slope. With “’Bulletproof’ igniting the start and ‘Roll Call’ now following immediately, Lionheart make one thing crystal clear: this next chapter is already in full attack mode.

Catch the band live:
09.01.26 – Germany, Münster – Skaters Palace
10.01.26 – Germany, Leipzig – Haus Auensee
11.01.26 – Germany, Berlin – Astra
12.01.26 – Czech Republic, Prague – Lucerna Music
13.01.26 – Austria, Vienna – SiMM City
14.01.26 – Germany, Nürnberg – Z-Bau
15.01.26 – Germany, Munich – Tonhalle
16.01.26 – Germany, Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
17.01.26 – Switzerland, Solothurn – Kofmehl
18.01.26 – France, Paris – Bataclan
20.01.26 – Netherlands, Tilburg – 013
21.01.26 – Germany, Stuttgart – Im Wizemann
22.01.26 – Germany, Bremen – Modernes
23.01.26 – Germany, Cologne – Carlswerk Victoria
24.01.26 – Belgium, Antwerp – Trix

VICIOUS RAIN Announce New Album “The Anatomy of Surviving” with Brand-New Single ‘Silent Therapy’

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Swiss metalcore force Vicious Rain return with full intensity on their brand-new single ‘Silent Therapy’, marking the powerful next step toward their upcoming album The Anatomy of Surviving, set for release on 13th March 2026 via Arising Empire.

Stream and pre-order here: https://arisingempire.com/viciousrain

Following the massive momentum of their previous singles ‘IKIGAI’ and ‘Spitting Blood Again’, both of which firmly established the band as one of Europe’s most exciting modern heavy acts, Vicious Rain now dive even deeper.

With the release of ‘Silent Therapy’, Vicious Rain officially launch the pre-orders for their highly anticipated new album The Anatomy of Surviving. The record promises to be their most personal and dynamic work to date, capturing the struggle, resilience, and emotional weight that define both the band and their growing international fanbase.

From the spiritual drive of ‘IKIGAI’ to the ferocious outburst of ‘Spitting Blood Again’ and now the haunting depth of ‘Silent Therapy’, Vicious Rain continue to sharpen their identity — uncompromising, emotional, and built to endure.

ASTERISE to Release New “Twilight Opera” EP on January 16th, Single for Title Track Out Now

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The man behind Asterise, Bartlomiej Mezynski

International power metal band Asterise is set to release new EP ‘Twilight Opera’ on January 16th 2026. An eponymous single ‘Twilight Opera’ is released today and it’s available on all essential streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/asterise-twilight-opera-single 

Bartlomiej Mezynski comments:
“With this EP, I wanted to experiment with the old-school side of rock and power metal — to capture that classic spirit but make it sound fresh and relevant today. These songs didn’t quite fit the direction of our upcoming full-length release, but I couldn’t imagine leaving them unreleased. Each track explores a slightly different style, ranging from a more rock-oriented vibe to a storytelling power metal song, highlighting the diversity of this release.

The 25-minute material represents a more experimental side of Asterise while keeping the heart and energy of true power metal. As always, the vocal performances from all singers are outstanding and bring each track to life in a unique way.” 

Track list:

  1. Twilight Opera (07:48)
  2. Eclipse (05:22)
  3. Hope (04:39)
  4. On My Way to Heaven (06:58)

–Composed & lyrics by Bartlomiej Mezynski
–Mixed & mastered by Ronny Milianowicz
–EP cover by Dream Visual Productions

Line-up on album:
Guitars & Bass – Bartlomiej Mezynski
Keyboards – Ariel Perchuk
Drums – Slawomir Siwak
Vocals – Mike Livas, Arnaud Menard, Luigi Soranno, Sozos Michael
Guest Violin solo – Małgorzata Kilar

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MY DOMINION’s Second Album “Extinction” Out Now

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Since 2005, the German MY DOMINION has been continuously honing its apocalyptic soundtrack for that part of humanity that seemingly cannot drag itself into its own abyss fast and deep enough.

Musically, the Essen-based band led by growl monster Martin has continued to evolve. While cleanly sung choruses dominated the melodic Death Metal songs on their first album, this stylistic device is no longer to be found on the new album.

Nevertheless, the four musicians still place great emphasis on melody, groove, and catchiness in the ten new songs. Four songs that had already been released as singles in recent years were reworked, remixed, and remastered for this album.

The first single—the title track—was released on Oct. 31, along with a music video.

Band statement on the new release:

Just in time for the band’s 20th anniversary, we are releasing our long-awaited second album. The record is called EXTINCTION and takes a pessimistic look at the current state of the world.

Songs such as “Desolation,” “Riot!,” “Bastards,” “Destroy The Old World Order,” and the title track “Extinction” deal with dystopias, escapism, disinformation, and inhumane turbo-capitalism.

We don’t see ourselves as preachers with a raised index finger, but rather as observers of the seemingly inevitable downfall of human civilization.

While the first album, CONSUMED, depicts a dark science fiction setting including an alien invasion, the second LP is about reality, which seems to have already caught up with some pessimistic science fiction from the past.

Artwork: Dominik Plaßmann

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01. Extinction 05:01
02. Riot! 03:51
03. Bastards 03:31
04. Digging The Grave 04:13
05. Desolation 04:53
06. Destroy The Old World Order 04:04
07. Absence Of Light 04:16
08. Killing Spree: Rampage 03:44
09. It Follows 04:26
10. Butchered 04:04

total: 42:03 min.

LINE-UP
Martin Rätzke – Vocals, Guitar
Stefan Etscheid – Guitar, Vocals
Nico ​Dittelbach ​- Bass
Jan Tacken – Drums

PHANTOMS OF FUTURE Release New Album “Forever Dark” with Video for ‘Spirit Of Love’

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After more than 20 years of silence, the legendary German rock icon PHANTOMS OF FUTURE rise again with their new album Forever Dark, out today via Massacre Records. Fresh, emotional and unpredictably vibrant, the Phantoms return with a renewed artistic fire and celebrate the release with the brand-new music video for “Spirit Of Love”, one of the album’s most captivating and dream-laden tracks.

ORDER/STREAM THE ALBUM HERE: https://massacre-records.com/phantoms_of_future_forever_dark_sale/

Tracked and mixed at Soundlodge Studio in Rhauderfehn with producer/engineer Jörg Uken, and co-produced by Smith, Forever Dark tempers menace with melody and grit with cinematic sweep. Across thirteen songs, PHANTOMS OF FUTURE fold cold-glow electronics into taut rock architecture, letting texture do as much storytelling as the lyrics. The visual world, designed by Gee with layout by LividDeath, mirrors that mood: stark, luminous, and built for after-hours.

The studio lineup—Sir Hannes Smith on vocals, special instruments and lyrics; Olaf Oebels on keys, loops and samples; Peter “Pepe” Stein on bass; Viva on drums; and Anselm Tripptrap on guitars—records like a unit that has learned to leave air where the song needs to breathe, then hit with precision when the impact matters. An additional recording and mix for “I Don’t Believe You,” handled by Dieter Steffen and Olaf Oebels at Luna Tonstudio in Lüdinghausen, extends the album’s palette without breaking its atmosphere.

The release also marks a new chapter for a band with a singular history. Across the ’90s, PHANTOMS OF FUTURE built a reputation for immersive, magical-mystical shows, playing more than eight hundred gigs and sharing stages with Iggy Pop, The Stranglers, Sisters of Mercy, Sex Pistols, Cypress Hill, The Prodigy and others. They sent their track “SUN” into the German DAC Top 3 beside Metallica and Nirvana, contributed the first official Sea Shepherd soundtrack with “Sea Warrior,” and unsettled television waters with “Mary Jane.” After stepping out of the spotlight, they return not as a heritage act but as a creative force intent on pushing their myth forward.

“Some bands chase daylight,” Smith adds with a grin. “We’ve always preferred the hour when everything glows. That’s where these songs live. That’s where we live.”

Track listing:

  1. Werewolf
  2. Spirit Of Love
  3. Phantom Rider
  4. Think About
  5. Devil Inside
  6. Forever Dark
  7. Forbidden Fruits
  8. Stocking Girl
  9. Prisoner
  10. I Don’t Believe You
  11. Bloody Tears
  12. Feel The Rain
  13. Underground Surfer

PHANTOMS OF FUTURE are
Sir Hannes Smith – Vocals, Special Instruments & lyrics
Olaf Oebels – Keys, Loops and Samples
Peter “Pepe” Stein – Bass
Viva – Drums
Anselm Tripptrap – Guitars

PHANTOMS OF FUTURE online: https://www.facebook.com/p/Phantoms-Of-Future-100064817073111/