KEOMA Released New EP “Mind Coaster” with ‘It Haunts Me’ Single

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Helsinki, Finland-based hybrid metal band Keoma crowns its latest release with the single “It Haunts Me”, a track that dives deep into the core of human existence. Released today as part of the brand-new “Mind Coaster” EP, the song explores the ever-present shadow of death – how it lingers in our daily lives, thoughts, and moments. Yet, it also reflects the innate human drive to resist the reaper and believe in life.

“”It Haunts Me” might be our darkest song to date, but also one of the most hopeful. It’s about how death isn’t just an end, but a reminder of why we live. We wanted to create something that resonates with those who’ve stared into the void – and decided to keep going. The track also completes our new “Mind Coaster” EP, which explores the complex and often dark themes of the mind – with a touch of love,” says vocalist Jasse Jatala.

“Mind Coaster” EP Songlist:

  1. Bumper Cars – 04:53
  2. Disease – 04:41
  3. It Haunts Me – 04:11

Listen to “Mind Coaster” on Spotify

Support Keoma and download songs, EPs and albums: https://keoma.bandcamp.com

More information and social media:
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TÅKEVANDRER Release New Single ‘Autumn Nostalgia’

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TÅKEVANDRER – Sagas summon all wanderers of the dark forests. Rising from the misty Austrian mountains in the autumn of ’25, their lyrics dive into the profane, the occult, and the mystic paths of lunar existence.

Stream their new single ‘Autumn Nostalgia’ below.

Bandcamp: https://takevandrer.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61584122578056
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/takevandrer
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Takevandrer.Official
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oVJwz3FH1sfoo3znY2aRU

PONTE DEL DIAVOLO Devilishly Charm on New Single + Video ‘Il veleno della Natura’

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Fresh off of leaving a mark on their fiery debut, Ponte Del Diavolo are fanning the flames with their upcoming second album. Drawing from the dark and dancing depths of the band’s dueling bassists and the raw spirit of their fiery live ritual, De Venom Natura delivers an all the more potent twist of blackened post-punk.

“[…]deliciously diabolical” No Clean Singing wrote in praise of the album’s spirited lead single. “Erba del Diavolo’s dramatically beautiful but spooky singing creates a key contrast as it soars and quavers above the music’s charging pulse”

Today, Ponte Del Diavolo are releasing the second advanced single from De Venom Natura. A skeleton key into the album, “Il veleno della Natura” distills its theme into a chilling science, where nature’s poison becomes not a threat but a source of life.  

De Venom Natura comes out February 13, 2026 via Season of Mist. Pre-order & pre-save: https://orcd.co/pontedeldiavolovenomnatura

“Il Veleno della Natura” is an intoxicating surrender to the venom of existence. Within the hypnotic flow of De Venom Natura, the album’s latest single marks a feverish turning point, where its poisonous metaphor comes alive with a shock. As the guitars and drums snake with tension, Erba del Diavolo slithers between whispered confessions and a fervent invocation that sparks an ecstatic transformation.  

Tracklist

  1. Every Tongue Has Its Thorns (6:25)
  2. Lunga vita alla necrosi (4:01)
  3. Spirit, Blood, Poison, Ferment! (4:36) [WATCH]
  4. Il veleno della Natura (4:58) [WATCH]
  5. Delta-9 (161) (8:52)
  6. Silence Walk With Me (6:17)
  7. In the Flat Field (4:54)
    Full runtime: 40:02

PONTE DEL DIAVOLO craft a focused blend of doom, black metal, post‐punk, and wave—an aesthetic they call “blackened post‐punk.” Wave‐tinged female vocals anchor the project’s flaming core, supported by an uncommon dual‐bass setup that grounds the rhythmic guitars and a raw, dynamic drum pulse.

The result is an immersive, tension‐driven sound. Following the initial release of three EPs, the band signed to Season of Mist and unveiled their first full-length album, Fire Blades from the Tomb.

After two years on the road – appearing at leading European festivals such as Roadburn and Inferno in support of their debut – Ponte del Diavolo return with “De Venom Natura,” a record that extends and refines their musical boundaries.

Line-up
Erba del Diavolo — Vocals
Khrura Abro — Bass
Kratom — Bass
Nerium — Guitar
Segale Cornuta — Drums

Production Credits
Recorded at The Deepest Sea, Turin, Italy.
Produced & Engineered by Danilo Battocchio.
Mixed by Danilo Battocchio at The Deepest Sea.
Mastered by Magnus Lindberg at Redmount Studios, Stockholm, Sweden.

Guest Musicians
Francesco Bucci
Sergio Bertani
Vittorio Sabelli
Gionata Potenti

Cover Art
Francesco Dossena (https://www.instagram.com/facciobruttefacce/)

Photography
Sergio Bertani

Follow Ponte Del Diavolo
Bandcamp: https://pontedeldiavolo666.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PontedelDiavolo/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pontedeldiavoloband/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pontedeldiavolo3847
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4mAfr0B2wgIFbVBUAv9btD/
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/ponte-del-diavolo/1639072320
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/179497657
Tidal: https://tidal.com/artist/33773763

ELETTRA STORM Release New Video for ‘Ride The Rainbow’

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Elettra Storm has released a video for “Ride The Rainbow”, taken from the new album “Evertale” released in October by Scarlet Records.

This dreamy mid-tempo shows the most introspective and emotional side of Elettra Stom. The piano intro, the moody verse, the haunting hook and the heartbreaking solo could remind the listener the times when metal singles aired on MTV in prime time. It’s a song about the dreams of a father, how his life changed, and all the challenges he’ll have to face and the joys he’s going to taste in raising a son. They’ll share fantasies and games, hopes and fears, with only the sky as the limit.

video by Beatrice Demori & Davide Nicolicchia (Oround)

In other news, Elettra Storm will make their foreign live debut on December 27 at the No Sleep After X-mas Festival in Runken, Germany.

“Evertale”:

  • sophomore album for the Italian power metal rising force after the successful debut “Powerlords”;
  • mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio (Wind Rose, Vision Divine, Twilight Force); vocals tracking by Skystrings Production; drums tracking by Artesonika Studio;
  • cover & artwork by Sheila Franco (Hell In The Club);
  • FFO: Stratovarius, Rhapsody Of Fire, DragonForce, Battle Beast, Frozen Crown;

Order the album: https://bfan.link/evertale

“Evertale” tracklist:
1 Endgame
2 The Secrets Of The Universe
3 Hero Among Heroes
4 Blue Phoenix
5 Ride The Rainbow
6 Master Of Fairytales
7 One Last Ray Of Light
8 Judgment Time
9 If The Stars Could Cry

Total running time – 44:59

artwork by Sheila Franco

Elettra Storm took the power metal scene by… storm with the flawless 2024’s debut album “Powerlords”. Now they made a huge step forward, though, and the sound of “Evertale” is even more defined and cohesive.

Every band’s member had the chance to get the spotlight with his own style and personality, and the songs are more technical: some carry a proggy flavor, some other bring on the table the fury of speed power metal – but all of them are direct and catchy at the same time, with soaring melodies that will linger in the brain since the first spin and another stellar performance by charismatic frontwoman Crystal Emiliani.

Lyrically-wise, “Evertale” is a chest of wonders – like Micheal Ende’s “Neverending Story”, this record is a thrilling celebration of storytelling: each song tells its own story indeed, and the listener will find the drama of war, the desire for revenge, the journey of a hero, the mysteries of the ancient ones and much more.

Elettra Storm are:
Crystal Emiliani – vocals
Francis D. Mary – guitar, vocals
Matteo Antoni – guitar
Davide Sportiello – keyboards, bass
Matteo Norbedo – drums

SCREAMIN’ DEMONS Sign with Fuel Records for Reissue of Debut Album “The New Era”, Out January 9th

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SCREAMIN’ DEMONS proudly announce their signing with Fuel Records, marking the beginning of a new and significant chapter in the band’s journey.

To celebrate this new partnership, Fuel Records will release a reissue of the band’s debut album, “The New Era”, officially out on Friday, January 9, 2026. The reissue will feature an exclusive bonus track, Screamin’ Demons, and will be released in a Digipack edition, offering a renewed and definitive version of the album.

“The New Era” captures the raw essence of SCREAMIN’ DEMONS’ sound – a powerful blend of heavy metal energy, melody and attitude – now presented in an enhanced edition for longtime fans and new listeners alike.

Pre-order the reissue of “The New Era” HERE: https://www.self.it/?post_type=whitepages&p=712405

In addition, the band announce that their last currently scheduled live performance will take place on January 24, 2026, at MusicFactory in Cremona, as part of the Italian Music Alliance festival. Following this show, SCREAMIN’ DEMONS’ live activity will be put on hold, as the singer Alessio Spini will be involved throughout 2026 in the touring production of the internationally acclaimed musical Notre Dame de Paris.

This makes the Cremona date a special opportunity to see the band live before this temporary break, while also celebrating the beginning of a new recording partnership with Fuel Records.

SCREAMIN’ DEMONS online
https://www.facebook.com/screamin.demons.band
https://www.instagram.com/screamin.demons

DEPRESSURE Release Final Single ‘Blocked Rays of Sun’ from Upcoming Album

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Photographer: Teemu Rahkonen

DEPRESSURE have released the final single from their upcoming album. “Blocked Rays of Sun” – Like the Tower of Babel, the will to live rises from behind the wall of clouds. Darkness retreats, and the moment has come when the light finally prevails. Wet tension or progressive nonsense? It is what it is – heavy guitars and the melodic flow of timeless tunes. The moment is right, and the colors are at their brightest right now.

Listen to the single on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/depressure-blockedraysofsun

–Composition & Lyrics: Antti Heikura
–Production: Depressure
–Arrangements: Depressure
–Mixing and Mastering: Kuba Malinowski, Lunar Sounds Studio

Depressure. Heavy moods and aching emotions. From melancholic yearning to modern heavy rock, it drills into your brain like a Makita 666. Born in Joensuu, Finland, 2006. Two demos, a few shows, then a decade of silence. In early 2018, Depressure was dragged out of the grave, and the first album was composed and recorded by Antti Heikura. “September” came out on February 19th, 2020.

A new lineup took shape in Antti’s new home country, Poland. Gigs in Gdańsk, more sweat, more drilling. In autumn ‘24, recording of the next album began. “Worst is Yet to Come” is set to release in January 2026 and the band is ready to freeze audiences with their northern rock.

Depressure:
Antti Heikura – Vocals & Guitar
Paweł Kempa – Guitar
Tomasz Kacmajor – Drums
Konrad Piątkowski – Bass

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