NARGAROTH Release New Single ‘Metal Heart’ from Upcoming Ninth Studio Album

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NARGAROTH, the German black metal project of Rene “Ash” Wagner, are releasing “Metalheart” as the third single from their forthcoming ninth studio album Apocalyptic Steel. A tribute to Accept, Slayer, Venom, Death, Motörhead, Sepultura, Manowar, Asphyx and dozens more who shaped Ash’s identity as a metalhead, the song proudly bears his passion in its horns-raising chorus. “Metal never dies”.

Apocalyptic Steel comes out June 26 on Season of Mist: Underground Activists. Pre-order & pre-save: https://orcd.co/nargarothapocalypticsteel

Apocalyptic Steel was tracked over a single weekend in September 2014 at Trident Studios in Pacheco, California, with Mike Williams (Mummification) on guitar and bass, and Phil Cancilla (Malevolent Creation, Hank Williams 3) on drums. Left on a hard drive in the United States while Era of Threnody, took priority, Nargaroth’s upcoming new album resurfaced years later. Drums were re-recorded at Skeleton Key Studios in Las Vegas in July 2022, and vocals were recorded alongside the mixing and mastering at AMP Studios in Duisburg, Germany, between February and April 2025, with engineer Jens Forster. Twelve years after its original sessions, Apocalyptic Steel is finally being released.

Nargaroth will celebrate the release of Apocalyptic Steel on June 26 with an exclusive album release show in Bochum Germany at Matrix. Presented by Redback Promotion and Season of Mist, during this special evening, Ash and his bandmates will perform two full sets: one filled with classic songs from the band’s 30-year history and another premiering Apocalyptic Steel in full.  Fans can meet the band prior to the show during a meet-and-greet session.  

Get tickets: www.redback.deinetickets.de.

Tracklist:

  1. Intro (00:34)
  2. Steel Apocalypse (03:58)
  3. Twisted Steel (03:37)
  4. I Drink Alone (04:26)
  5. Metalheart (04:17)
  6. Dresden (04:21)
  7. Shelter the Faithless (06:27)
  8. Man of Mayhem (06:15)
  9. Requiem Germania (05:10) [WATCH]
    Full runtime: 39:07

NARGAROTH is the sole vision of Rene “Ash” Wagner, forged in Saxony in 1996 and driven by nearly three decades of raw, uncompromising German black metal.

Apocalyptic Steel is a record that refused to stay buried. Tracked in a single weekend at Trident Studios in Pacheco, California, in September of 2014, the album sat forgotten on a hard drive in the United States while Era of Threnody took priority. Years later, the recordings resurfaced. Drums were re-recorded in Las Vegas, vocals and mixing completed at AMP Studios in Duisburg, and twelve years after its first sessions, the album is finally here. This is not a vault curiosity. It is Nargaroth at its most direct: nine tracks of filthy, unadorned metal built on the attitude of old Judas Priest, Accept, Deicide and Obituary. From the predatory menace of “Twisted Steel” to the band-name-studded battle cry of “Metalheart”, from the unflinching historical weight of “Dresden” to the aching Germanic longing of “Requiem Germania”, this is an album that has nothing to prove and wastes nothing on pretence. Recorded fast, recorded dirty, and finished on its own terms.

Recording Line-up:
Ash — Vocals, Guitar, Bass
Mike Williams (Mummification) — Guitar, Bass
Phil Cancilla (Malevolent Creation, Hank Williams 3) — Drums

Current Line-up:
Ash — Vocals
Fernando Cortez (Hacavitz, Ash Nazg Burz, Through Torment) — Guitar
Julio Rodas — (Dreamlore, Tim-Ripper-Owens) — Guitar
Pavulon (Vader, Belphegor, Decapitated, VLTIMAS) — Drums

Production Credits:
Instruments recorded during a weekend session in September 2014 at Trident Studios in Pacheco, CA (Juan Urteaga).
Drums were re-recorded in July 2022 at Skeleton Key Studios in Las Vegas, NV, USA (Rylie Ellen Wechta from Sound Horizon Production).
Vocals recorded at AMP Studios in Duisburg, Germany, between February and April 2025 (Jens Förster).

Mixing, and mastering took place at AMP Studios in Duisburg, Germany, between February and April 2025 by Jens Förster.

Cover Art:
Cover artwork was hand-drawn and created by Felipe Mora.
CD artwork by Anne-Kristin G.
Additional artwork in the CD booklet are a homage to classic Metal album covers and was done by Jenglot Hitam.

Follow Nargaroth:
Bandcamp: https://nargaroth.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialnargaroth/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nargaroth.official/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/NargarothChannel
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/nargaroth/1087036045
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0aIcU4OHpKl7lpcRQp32Eo
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/12064
Tidal: https://stage.tidal.com/artist/7687559

STEFANIA SISTU Releases New Single ‘Surbile’ – Between Rock, Folklore & Inner Darkness

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Stefania Sistu & Daniele Pireddu

“Surbile”, the new single by STEFANIA SISTU released through Volcano Records, is available today on all digital platforms. Accompanied by an official concept visualizer available on YouTube, the track represents an intense emotional journey suspended between modern rock sounds, dark atmospheres and a strong introspective component. Drawing influences from the melodic pathos of Evanescence, the gothic suggestions of Within Temptation and the emotional depth of Lacuna Coil, Stefania Sistu builds a personal and recognizable sonic identity, capable of alternating fragility and power within an intense and cinematic musical dimension.

“Surbile” develops through a solid yet evocative sound, where guitars and emotional tension accompany a deep and visceral narrative. At the center of the song lies the figure of the “Surbile”, a dark creature from Sardinian folklore, a disturbing and mysterious presence connected to nightmares, ancestral fears and inner shadows. Stefania Sistu transforms this ancient folk symbol into a contemporary metaphor for emotional torment, anguish and the fragilities hidden within the deepest dimension of the human soul. The result is an intense story suspended between myth and introspection, where folklore becomes a tool to explore universal anxieties. Written by Stefania Sistu and composed by Daniele Pireddu, the song focuses on contrasting emotions and the need to confront one’s inner demons, turning music into a space of liberation and self-awareness. The artist’s voice moves through dark and vibrant atmospheres with great personality, delivering an intense and engaging performance.

Listen to “Surbile” on Spotify, Apple Music and all major digital platforms, and watch the official concept visualizer on YouTube, here:

Also watch the concept visualizer for earlier single “Passengers of a Timeless Place”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hF1H6uSYQE

Further info at
http://www.volcanopromotion.com
http://www.facebook.com/stefania.sistu

Di’Anno Documentary Director Wes Orshoski Talks about Metallica’s James Hetfield’s Participation in the Film

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The Metal Voice’s  Jimmy Kay spoke in length with documentary “Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer” director Wes Orshoski about the making of the film.

Excerpt

When asked Direct Wes Orshoski about Filming James Hetfield

“ I love Hetfield, I have so much admiration for him. Metallica means so much to me. I was lucky enough to interview Hetfield. He is so impressive, so cool  and he is so good at it. And I have such regret because I only had 20 minutes for that interview and he was already cool enough to hold up the records for me (Two Di’anno Maiden Albums). I’m sure I was in the half an hour range (when filming). I was nervous, the interview was more important than anything but I knew that Paul never spoke to Hetfield . There were two bands that were with him (Di’Anno)  when he was working out  that he listened to. It was Depeche Mode and Metallica.  Those were the two bands that he listened to everything I filmed him at physical therapy and I knew he loved them. (During the interview with Hetfield) I was going to call him (Di’Anno), I told Paul to stay around the phone around 3 o’clock, I’m going to call you. Cause I wanted to put Hetfield on the phone with him and I so regret not doing that. “ 

Cleopatra Entertainment recently announced the theatrical release of the documentary film “Di’Anno: Iron Maiden’s Lost Singer” into U.K. cinemas at Birmingham’s Mockingbird Cinema. The film will be released  on June 9, 2026  for both the digital  and home entertainment DVD/Blu-ray formats.

Featuring appearances by James Hetfield (METALLICA),Gene Simmons (KISS),IRON MAIDEN’s Steve Harris and members of EXODUS, SLAYER, MEGADETH, OVERKILL and SEPULTURA, the film chronicles how two IRON MAIDEN fans encounter Di’Anno at the lowest point of his life and then set out to restore his health and relaunch his career.

HAVOK Sign to BLKIIBLK + Unleash New Single & Video ‘Fifth Generation Warfare’

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Thrash metal powerhouse HAVOK are proud to announce they have officially signed to BLKIIBLK. Bringing in a new era to their prolific career and marking their BLKIIBLK debut, the band shares their new single, “Fifth Generation Warfare,”alongside an official lyric video, available below. 

On signing to BLKIIBLK, the band comments:

“We’re excited to sign with a new label that is hungry and eager to make a name for themselves, while still being led by a seasoned veteran. The music we’re releasing with BLKIIBLK is a continuation of HAVOK’s history of fast and tight heavy metal and we can’t wait for everyone to hear what we’ve been working on.”

On the new single, they add:

“‘Fifth Generation Warfare’ is the first release with our new guitarist, Brett Rechtfertig. The song showcases a wide variety of HAVOK sounds; incorporating guitar harmonies, punk attitude, pummeling drums, bass lines that deviate from the guitar parts, and a message about a gnarly topic, while still leaning into optimism. A lot of HAVOK lyrics discuss negative topics, but we always try to put a positive spin on things.”

Mike Gitter, Global Head of A&R for Frontiers Label Group and BLKIIBLK Label Head, comments on the signing:

“BLKIIBLK is proud to chart a new chapter for thrash metal as an international force with HAVOK. [HAVOK leader] David Sanchez continues to reenergize his music with the ferocity, technicality, and incisive lyrical word-fare that makes HAVOK not just accolytes but masters of their steely game.”

In addition to the new single, HAVOK recently announced tours in the United States, Latin America, and Europe. The carnage will begin with a pair of headline shows kicking off June 1st in Omaha, NE. Two days later on June 3rd in Detroit, MI, HAVOK joins up withKillswitch Engage, Machine Head, and Iron Reagan for a US tour. A complete list of dates can be found below.

HAVOK Live:

w/ Killswitch Engage, Machine Head and Iron Reagan
June 1, 2026 – Omaha, NE @ Reverb Lounge*
June 2, 2026 – St. Louis, MO @ Fubar*
June 3, 2026 – Detroit, MI @ Fillmore
June 5, 2026 – Minneapolis, MN @ Fillmore
June 6, 2026 – Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Fest
June 7, 2026 – South Bend, IN @ Four Winds Field
June 9, 2026 – Raleigh, NC @ The Ritz
June 11, 2026 – Brooklyn, NY @ Brooklyn Paramount
June 12, 2026 – Boston, MA @ Roadrunner
June 13, 2026 – Bethlehem, PA @ Wind Creek Event Center
June 14, 2026 – Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819**
June 16, 2026 – Orlando, FL @ Hard Rock Live
June 17, 2026 – Atlanta, GA @ Tabernacle
June 19, 2026 – Dallas, TX @ South Side Ballroom
June 20, 2026 – Houston, TX @ Bayou Music Center
June 21, 2026 – San Antonio, TX @ Boeing Center at Tech Port
June 23, 2026 – Albuquerque, NM @ Revel Entertainment Center
June 24, 2026 – Tempe, AZ @ The Marquee
June 25, 2026 – Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium
June 26, 2026 – Bakersfield, CA @ Temblor Brewing*
June 27, 2026 – San Francisco, CA @ The Warfield
*Havok w/ local support
**Havok & Iron Reagan

Latin America 2026
July 2, 2026 – Mexico City, Mexico @ Fu*k Off Room
July 3, 2026 – Mexico City, Mexico @ Fu*k Off Room
July 4, 2026 – San Salvador, El Salvador @ Simmer Down
July 5, 2026 – San José, Costa Rica @ Mercado La California
July 9, 2026 – Montevideo, Uruguay @ Sala Live Era
July 10, 2026 – Buenos Aires, Argentina @ The Roxy Club
July 11, 2026 – Santiago, Chile @ Sala RBX
July 13, 2026 – São Paulo, Brazil @ Manifesto

w/ Blood Red Throne, Xonor and Eradikated
September 10, 2026 – Frankfurt, Germany @ Das Bett
September 11, 2026 – Bochum, Germany @ Matrix
September 12, 2026 – Eindhoven, Netherlands @ Dynamo
September 13, 2026 – Brussels, Belgium @ Botanique
September 15, 2026 – Bristol, UK @ The Fleece
September 16, 2026 – Nottingham, UK @ Rescue Rooms
September 17, 2026 – Dublin, Ireland @ Whelans
September 18, 2026 – Manchester, UK @ Rebellion
September 19, 2026 – London, UK @ The Dome
September 21, 2026 – Paris, France @ Petit Bain
September 22, 2026 – Nantes, France @ Ferrailleur
September 23, 2026 – Madrid, Spain @ Revi Live
September 24, 2026 – Barcelona, Spain @ Salamandra
September 25, 2026 – Lyon, France @ O Totem
September 26, 2026 – Aarau, Switzerland @ Kiff
September 27, 2026 – Milan, Italy @ Lime Club
September 29, 2026 – München, Germany @ Backstage
September 30, 2026 – Budapest, Hungary @ Durer Kert
October 1, 2026 – Prague, Czech Republic @ Futurum
October 2, 2026 – Warsaw, Poland @ Hydrozagadka
October 4, 2026 – Berlin, Germany @ SO36
October 5, 2026 – Hamburg, Germany @ Logo
October 6, 2026 – Copenhagen, Denmark @ Stengade
October 7, 2026 – Oslo, Norway @ John Dee
October 8, 2026 – Stockholm, Sweden @ Kollektivet Livet
October 10, 2026 – Helsinki, Finland @ Ääniwalli

We can only move forward when we understand what came before. HAVOK possess an airtight grasp on the fundamentals of thrash, enabling them to usher the genre into the fire of the future. The Colorado quartet lock and load throat-slicing guitars with breakneck rhythms and venomously vitriolic vocals. After piling up tens of millions of streams and earning acclaim from Metal Hammer, Loudwire, Consequence of Sound, and many more, the band ignited their first independent release, the ‘New Eyes’ EP, in 2024. 

HAVOK have never stopped pushing forward without apology. Thus far, they’ve unleashed a series of fan favorite albums, including ‘Burn’ [2009], ‘Time Is Up’ [2011], ‘Unnatural Selection’ [2013], ‘Conformicide’ [2017], and ’V’ [2020]. The latter represented a critical high watermark with Metal Hammer proclaiming, “HAVOK have nailed 21st century thrash.” 

Along the way, the group also lit up stages on tour around the world with the likes of Megadeth, Anthrax, Suicidal Tendencies, Testament, Killswitch Engage, Exodus, Sepultura, Kreator, Children Of Bodom, and many more.

Kickstarting this next era with worldwide touring and new music coming in 2026, HAVOK has enabled itself to move at a prolific pace. In the end, HAVOK are leveling up and taking thrash with them.

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HOC EST BELLUM Unleash New Single + Video ‘Vomit Black Ecstasy’

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Blackened death metal assault unit HOC EST BELLUM have released “Vomit Black Ecstasy”, the new single taken from the band’s upcoming debut full-length “Filth Majesty”, due out on June 26, 2026 via Time To Kill Records.

With “Vomit Black Ecstasy”, HOC EST BELLUM further unveil the violent and war-driven vision at the core of “Filth Majesty”, delivering a track that strikes with savage intensity and oppressive force. Blending corrosive black metal hostility with the crushing weight of death metal, the band advances like a relentless bombardment, fueled by militant rhythms, feral aggression and a suffocating atmosphere of destruction.

Streaming: https://ffm.to/hocestbellum-vomit-black-ectstasy

Rejecting the sterile precision of modern production, HOC EST BELLUM embrace a warm, organic sound that feels immediate and physical, closer to the ground, closer to impact. The result is an album that breathes fire and dust, evoking hostile terrains and collapsing frontlines rather than polished surfaces.

There is no room for restraint in “Filth Majesty”. The record advances with militant purpose, channeling pure extremism into a barrage of riffs and percussive artillery. It is an uncompromising statement, where black metal’s venom and death metal’s force converge into a single, destructive campaign.

Tracklist:

​1. The Desolator (Intro) / Deify, Degenerate
2. Black Metal Terror
3. Vomit Black Ecstasy
4. Passion of the Antichrist
5. Blood of the VVytches
6. Nightside Necromancy
7. Winds of Decay
8. Serpent of the Black Pit
9. The Goatborn Ones
10. Beast Ejaculate / Spiral of Sodomy (Outro)

Preorders:

Burning with Luciferian hunger and baptized in nuclear horror, HOC EST BELLUM rose from the ashes in 2022. Based between Helsinki and Turku, the power trio unleashes a savage blend of grinding and bestial black/death chaos, channeling a sound that is both primitive and devastatingly direct. Their music thrives on raw aggression and ritualistic intensity, forged in an atmosphere of apocalyptic dread, satanic hostility and visions of mankind’s imminent extinction.

The band’s first release, the aptly titled “Demo 2023”, introduced this extermination squad to the underground with a display of feral brutality and uncompromising violence. The recording quickly established HOC EST BELLUM as a force devoted to the most extreme and unrelenting expressions of black/death metal, delivering warlike hymns steeped in filth, blasphemy and destructive fervor.

The band’s debut full-length will be released by Time To Kill Records in 2026. The album continues on the path of the bestial onslaught paved on the aforementioned demo, while adding to the relentless attack elements of dark atmospheric passages seeping with malevolent and poisonous aura.

Antichrist elitists rise. This is black metal terror.

Line-up:

Devouring Doommouth of Lunar Extinction and Nuclear Propaganda – Black vomit prophecies of homo sapiennihilation & aural low frequency desecration
Rituäl Vömitist – Bonegrinding hellsaw sodomy
R. Charon – Morningstars of putrefaction & doom ritual chants

https://hocestbellum.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/hoc_est_bellum_black_noise

PRIME CREATION Release Powerful New Video for ‘Ashes Of Trust’

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Swedish melodic metal force PRIME CREATION presents a music video for their brand new single, “Ashes Of Trust”. The track delivers another intense glimpse into the band’s forthcoming studio album “Souls Of The Fallen”, set for release on June 26, 2026 via ROAR – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music.

With “Ashes Of Trust”, PRIME CREATION dive deep into themes of betrayal, emotional collapse, and inner strength. Combining razor-sharp riffs, soaring melodies, and a dark cinematic atmosphere, the song captures the painful realization of broken trust while transforming anger and loss into determination and resilience.

“This song is about betrayal by someone once trusted and the pain of realizing their true nature,” the band reveals. “It follows the emotional collapse caused by lies, manipulation, and being metaphorically stabbed in the back. As the lyrics progress, the focus shifts from hurt to resilience and confrontation. Ultimately, it’s about reclaiming strength, refusing to back down, and rising from the damage left behind.”

Stream “Ashes Of Trust”: https://primecreation.rpm.link/ashesPR 

Formed in Sweden in 2015, PRIME CREATION quickly established themselves as a driving force in modern melodic heavy metal. Rising from the ashes of the power metal band Morifade, the group brought together skilled and experienced musicians with a clear vision: combine technical precision with powerful songwriting and a contemporary edge.

Following their self-titled debut in 2016 and the critically acclaimed “Tears Of Rage” (2019), the band continued to evolve, culminating in “Tell Freedom I Said Hello” (2023), which gained strong international attention. Known for their dynamic live presence, PRIME CREATION have toured across Europe and shared stages with acts like Masterplan and appeared at festivals alongside Europe and W.A.S.P.

With “Souls Of The Fallen”, produced by Niels Nielsen (Ghost, In Flames), the band take another decisive step forward, pushing their sound into darker, more progressive territory while staying true to their melodic roots.

Pre-order “Souls Of The Fallen” now at this location: https://primecreation.rpm.link/soulsPR

“Souls Of The Fallen” Tracklist:

  1. Galactic Rebirth
  2. Ghosts
  3. Blood Harvest
  4. Souls of the Fallen
  5. Alliance
  6. Lost Legacy
  7. Legends Never Die
  8. Ashes of Trust

PRIME CREATION is:
Esa Englund – Vocals
Robin Arnell – Lead Guitar
Rami Tainamo – Rhythm Guitar
Henrik Weimedal – Bass Guitar
Kim Arnell – Drums

More on PRIME CREATION:
Website | https://www.primecreationband.com/
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/primecreationofficial/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/primecreationband/
X | https://x.com/Prime__Creation
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/c/Primecreationband