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MÜNTRAILS Release New Music Video for ‘Outbreaks’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 27, 2025
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Spanish dark post-rock collective Müntrails present their music video for “Outbreaks,” taken from their acclaimed album The Cenobite Tapes, released via Wormholedeath.

If you crave the dark intensity of bands like The Cure and Sisters of Mercy, Müntrails delivers. “Outbreaks” is a direct and minimalist video that perfectly captures the song’s gripping lyrical theme: the sudden, unwelcome event that hits you, destroys you, and ultimately, makes you reborn.

“Playing, falling… it’s coming… outbreaks!”

Stream & Purchase The Cenobite Tapes
–CD: http://www.auralwebstore.com/shop/
–Stream: orcd.co/thecenobitetapes

More Videos: “Ancient Enemy”: Watch, “The Bell”: Watch, “Erase My Name”: Watch, Heretic Eyes: Watch

Discover Müntrails

Müntrails is a Spanish band formed in 2022 by Dibasson (vocals), Beszel (guitars, programming, backing vocals), Zennon (keyboards), BasLag (bass), and Shevek (drums). Blending darklight atmospheres with conceptual storytelling, the group aims to create deeply personal and enduring music.

After releasing three EPs — Venom To Come (Feb 2024), Disorder Road (June 2024), and Dance Divine (Nov 2024) — and performing live across their region, Müntrails signed with WormHoleDeath Records in January 2025 for the worldwide release of their CD, The Cenobite Tapes.

The rest is history in the making.

Connect with Müntrails:

muntrails.bandcamp.com
http://www.youtube.com/@Muntrails
http://www.facebook.com/Muntrails
http://www.instagram.com/muntrails
soundcloud.com/muntrails
http://www.tiktok.com/@muntrails

DHARMA GUNS Unleash Dandy-Punk Cocktail of Blur And Motörhead on New Single ‘Devil’s Beat’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 27, 2025
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Photo by Ville Malja

What would happen if Motörhead decided to cover Blur’s “Song 2”?
Dharma Guns — proudly calling themselves dandy punks — didn’t just wonder. They turned the idea into their newest single.

“Devil’s Beat” borrows attitude and flavour from both iconic groups, yet somehow lands with a sound that’s unmistakably Dharma Guns. The track fires off a muscular guitar riff, a huge shout-along chorus and lyrics celebrating the wicked charm of the evil powers of rock’n’roll.

After making their comeback in October with the single “King of Action Rock”, the band now offers a second taste of the forthcoming album arriving in the spring 2026.

The accompanying music video was filmed in an indoor swimming pool that doubles as the band’s rehearsal room. Drummer Olli Vartiainen used a 360° camera and body-mounted cams to capture the raw, sweaty energy of the group’s live and practice vibe.

“If ‘King of Action Rock’ felt like a punch below the belt, then ‘Devil’s Beat’ pushes you straight into a vengeful chase — right onto the Devil’s trail,” singer-guitarist Pete jokes.

Devil’s Beat single: 
Spotify 
Deezer 
Apple Music

Dharma Guns released their debut album Ex-Generation Superstars in November 2024. The record spawned four singles, each supported by its own music video.

Following the release of the new album, Dharma Guns will head out on tour with the British glam punk legend Steve Vincent.

Dharma Guns Tour 2026

30 Apr – On the Rocks, Helsinki (FI) – w/ Steve Vincent + Plastic Tears
1 May – Nirvana, Turku (FI) – w/ Steve Vincent + support TBA
21 May – Bannerman’s, Edinburgh (UK) – w/ Steve Vincent
22 May – Trillians, Newcastle (UK) – w/ Steve Vincent
23 May – Gifford Arms, Wolverhampton (UK) – w/ Steve Vincent
24 May – Hope & Anchor, London (UK) – w/ Steve Vincent

More dates will follow.

Dharma Guns: Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube

‘Chapter II: Moment’ Continues the Storyline of RIOGHAN’s Upcoming EP – New Single Arrives with a Stylish Music Video

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 27, 2025
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Cover art: Mikko Parkkonen / Aarni Visuals

“Facing the realization I’ve been frozen and in that moment deciding to melt, and with the first teardrop fighting its way through ice, I will, though hesitantly, invite love to my heart and see how the sky opens for my light. To unfurl my wings, breaking free from being Kept”

Rioghan, known for its multifaceted brand of modern metal, opened a new chapter last month by releasing “Chapter I: Frozen”, the first single from the band’s upcoming EP. The story, which began with a cover of Madonna’s track, unfolds further today with the release of the next single “Chapter II: Moment” showcases Rioghan’s original material, building from piano-led ambience and electronic pulse toward a cathartic, emotional eruption.

“Moment continues EP’s storyline at the point where the ice begins to crack. The track describes the moment when the thaw begins – a delicate but decisive movement towards change. It’s the instant you realize that things aren’t as they should be, and change is necessary,” Rioghan Darcy explains.

“Chapter II: Moment” arrives accompanied by a music video once again crafted in collaboration with Aarni Visuals. True to form, the result is a visually striking, multilayered, and meticulously constructed piece. The previously released Chapter I: Frozen, also paired with a music video, dropped in October and quickly drew attention among metal and alternative audiences as well as media and radio both in Finland and abroad.

This year has been a significant one for Rioghan. The band’s second album ‘Kept‘ was released in February, debuting at #6 on the physical album chart and earning glowing reviews internationally. In addition to the release tour, the band performed with alternative pioneer SARA at Ääniwalli in Helsinki and made their first festival appearance at Nummirock.

The momentum has carried into the end of the year. On Halloween, Rioghan appeared at the H-18 Halloween event at Science Center Heureka, and this Friday (28 November) the band will take the stage at John Smith Frozen in Jyväskylä. Both of these shows are special acoustic performances, offering a chance to experience Rioghan’s sonic world from a new perspective – unique, thrilling, and enchanting.

Rioghan is:
Vocals – Rioghan Darcy
Guitar – Teemu Liekkala
Guitar – Tero Luukkonen
Bass – Antti Varjanne
Keyboards – Aleks Toppari
Drums – Valtteri Revonkorpi

For more information: RIOGHAN | INSTAGRAM | FACEBOOK | YOUTUBE | SPOTIFY

VISIONS OF ATLANTIS Announce Orchestral Album “Armada – An Orchestral Voyage”, Out February 6th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 26, 2025
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Visions Of Atlantis. Leave a comment
[Photo Credit: Robert Eikelpoth]

Just in time for their upcoming European co-headline tour with labelmates Warkings, symphonic metal pirates VISIONS OF ATLANTIS announce their new album. Armada – An Orchestral Voyage is a masterful interpretation of their successful most recent album, Pirates II – Armada, which gained them top 5 charting positions in Germany and Austria upon its release in 2024. Sailing on through and showing the depth of the music in a whole new way, the album is now reimagined with a completely new instrumental mix on Armada – An Orchestral Voyage! With it, VISIONS OF ATLANTIS compose themselves to accompany your very own adventures, be that reading or gaming (for which they offer exclusive bundles – see below!). With the album announcement also comes the first single: The hauntingly beautiful new rendition of “Ashes To The Sea” follows the gentle notes of the original ballad, sending shivers down your spine.
 
Clémentine Delauney about “Ashes To The Sea”:
“We are delighted to present another immersive work with Armada – An Orchestral Voyage. This very first track, ‘Ashes to the Sea,’ is very dear to me because of the original message it carries. In this version, the words fall silent, leaving space for emotions and vibrations to envelop the listener, who is then free to imagine and feel along with the strings and the beautiful orchestral arrangements.”

Clémentine Delauney about Armada – An Orchestral Voyage:
“With this new instrumental record, we truly wanted to enhance the core of VISIONS OF ATLANTIS’s sound: symphonic music. When we released A Pirate Symphony, the feedback from our fans was enthusiastic. With An Orchestral Voyage, we didn’t limit ourselves to repeating a winning formula—we aimed to go even further and offer the epitome of a symphonic piece. Still rooted in an orchestral instrumental approach, all the lead melodies have been passionately and skillfully performed by real instruments such as violins, flutes, and even a duduk! This album turns our latest studio release Armada into the most epic journey—the ultimate symphonic soundtrack to any adventure. To be enjoyed on its own, or alongside your favorite book, outdoor hikes, or game nights!”

Order Your Copy of Armada – An Orchestral Voyage NOW

On Armada – An Orchestral Voyage, the vocal melodies of Pirates II – Armada are innovatively played with a vast variety of orchestral instruments, including atmospheric flutes (by Sandro Friedrich), dramatic violin (by Fabio Polo from Elvenking) and even ancient instruments like the Duduk, allowing the listener to immerse themselves in this beautiful sea of sounds. Vivid soundscapes carry the album like the dramatic waves of the ocean, shifting through multifaceted emotional settings. From the epic opener “To Those Who Choose to Fight” to mid-album highlights such as the hauntingly beautiful single “Ashes to the Sea”, and finally to the impactful closing track “Where the Sky and Ocean Blend”, this magnificent journey spanning over 12 tracks is not to be missed.
 
This instrumental pirate metal masterpiece was produced, mixed and mastered by VISIONS OF ATLANTIS vocalist Michele Guaitoli. The striking cover artwork crafted by accomplished artist Peter Sallai fits the cinematic atmosphere of the album perfectly. Armada – An Orchestral Voyage will be available in several exciting editions, with bundles including a thrilling VISIONS OF ATLANTIS adventure game, D20 Dice, and manual, designed for Aureus Aestus by Wyrd Edizioni, and gorgeous A5 character prints, drawn for Aureus Aestus by Mirco Paganessi.

Armada – An Orchestral Voyage tracklisting:

  1. To Those Who Choose to Fight
  2. The Land of the Free
  3. Monsters
  4. Tonight I’m Alive
  5. Armada
  6. The Dead of the Sea
  7. Ashes to the Sea
  8. Hellfire
  9. Collide
  10. Magic of the Night
  11. Underwater
  12. Where the Sky and Ocean Blend

VISIONS OF ATLANTIS LIVE 2026
 
PIRATES & KINGS Tour 2026
w/ WARKINGS
05.02.26 CH – Pratteln / Z7
06.02.26 DE – Saarbrucken / Garage
07.02.26 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle
08.02.26 DE – Frankfurt / Batschkapp
10.02.26 UK – Manchester / Academy 2
11.02.26 UK – London / O2 Academy Islington
12.02.26 FR – Paris / Elysée Montmartre
13.02.26 NL – Tilburg / 013 Poppodium
14.02.26 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser
15.02.26 DE – Berlin / Columbia Theater
16.02.26 PL – Warsaw / Proxima
18.02.26 CZ – Zlin / Masters of Rock Cafe
19.02.26 DE – Hannover / Capitol
20.02.26 DE – Hamburg / Markthalle
21.02.26 DE – Geiselwind / Musichall
 
Exclusive headline shows
23.02.26 SE – Gothenburg / Valand
24.02.26 DK – Copenhagen / Hotel Cecil
01.03.26 HR – Zagreb / Močvara
04.03.26 SK – Košice / Collosseum
 
w/ WARKINGS
26.02.26 FR – Lyon / La Rayonne
27.02.26 DE – Stuttgart / Im Wizemann Halle
28.02.26 DE – Munich / Backstage Werk
05.03.26 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra
06.03.26 AT – Vienna / SimmCity
07.03.26 AT – Worgl / Komma

VISIONS OF ATLANTIS are:          
Clémentine Delauney – Vocals
Michele Guaitoli – Vocals, Piano, Orchestra Arrangements
Thomas Caser – Drums
Christian Douscha – Guitars
Herbert Glos – Bass
 
VISIONS OF ATLANTIS online: 
INSTAGRAM
FACEBOOK
WEBSITE
NAPALM RECORDS

NANOWAR OF STEEL Announce New EP “The Genghis Khan EP to End All Genghis Khan EPs”, Out January 7th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 26, 2025
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: NANOWAR OF STEEL. Leave a comment
[Photo credit: Valerio Fea]

Parody metal masters NANOWAR OF STEEL are headed out on the road—and they packed some brand-new music! What better to support their upcoming tour with Mongolian rockers Uuhai than The Genghis Khan EP to End All Genghis Khan EPs? Out on January 7, 2026 via Napalm Records, the Italian jokesters once again display their fearlessly humorous, and compositionally vast repertoire, proving that no shoes are too big for them to fill—evidently, not even mongol gutals.
 
Fittingly, NANOWAR OF STEEL’s latest offering invites fans to a “Feet & Greet” like you’ve never seen one. As a first single, this is supported by Amaranthe’s Mikael Sehlin. Filled to the brim with cheesy feet puns and even a growled nursery rhyme, all wrapped in catchy industrial sounds, NANOWAR OF STEEL deliver yet another quirky marvel.
 
But knowing the Italian five-piece, this of course isn’t enough. On their upcoming 27-date tour through Europe, starting just after the release of The Genghis Khan EP to End All Genghis Khan EPs on January 9, 2026, they offer their “Feet & Greet” as a real VIP experience. Divided into the tiers “Cradle of Feet” and “70,000 Tons of Emmental”, the latter coming with a copy of the EP, this is a chance for fans to lock toes and get closer to their favorite band.

NANOWAR OF STEEL about “Feet & Greet”:
“We always thought feet in the metal scene were underrated, and VIP meet & greet tickets overrated. So to make things even we combined both things, and we wrote a soundtrack for this incredible event – Feet & Greet. We invited our old friend Mikael Sehlin from Amaranthe to scream from the depths of his foot on this song, and we all wish you can sing along with him how many toes your feet have!”

Inviting fans to a “Feet & Greet” like you’ve never seen, NANOWAR OF STEEL are supported by Amaranthe’s Mikael Sehlin. Naturally, the Power Parody five-piece also brings it on with the catchy hymn “Genghis Khan (The Genghis Khan Song to End All Genghis Khan Songs)” with a feature from Enrico di Lorenzo of Hideous Divinity, additionally venturing into the world of programming languages again with “Kotlin”. Rounding these three new songs off is the previously released single “IRIDE”, finding its home within The Genghis Khan EP to End All Genghis Khan EPs.
 
The physical version of the EP will be a tour edition—mainly sold at merch tables throughout Europe, so you’d better be there if you want to complete your collection! NANOWAR OF STEEL start their “Across Europe Tour” on January 9, 2026 in the Dutch city of Tilburg, playing 27 shows all across the continent, before concluding their campaign in Berlin on February 8. Joining them are not only Mongolia’s rising rockers Uuhai, but also rotating openers. A tour to behold!
 
NANOWAR OF STEEL about The Genghis Khan EP to End All Genghis Khan EPs:
“The Genghis Khan EP to End all Genghis Khan EPs is an EP dedicated to an historical figure that no one ever ever wrote ever songs about about ever, except only for Sabaton, Warkings, The Hu, Avantasia, Uuhai, Cavalera Conspiracy, and Iron Maiden. The almost title track tells 97% of the truth about the Mongolian painter, rejected by the Art Academy of Ulaanbataar. The Side B of the EP is dedicated to NANOWAR OF STEEL’s real life: multispectral satellite imagery (‘IRIDE’) and JVM Languages with out of the box type inference (‘Kotlin’).”

Pre-Save The Genghis Khan EP to End All Genghis Khan EPs HERE

The Genghis Khan EP to End All Genghis Khan EPs tracklisting:

  1. Genghis Khan (The Genghis Khan Song to End All Genghis Khan Songs)
  2. Feet & Greet
  3. IRIDE
  4. Kotlin

NANOWAR OF STEEL Live 2026
Motocultor Festival “Across Europe” Tour
w/ Uuhai, Lone Survivors, Cold Snap, Morphium, Defecto, Deus Ex Machina, Vaughan, Lady Ahnabel
09.01.26 NL – Tilburg / O13
10.01.26 DE – Bochum / Matrix
11.01.26 FR – Lille / The Black Lab
13.01.26 UK – Grimsby / Yardbirds Rock Club
14.01.26 UK – Southampton / The 1865
15.01.26 UK – London / O2 Academy Islington
16.01.26 FR – Vaureal / Le Forum
17.01.26 FR – Limoges / CCM John Lennon
18.01.26 FR – Bordeaux / Rocher de Palmer
20.01.26 ES – Pamplona / Totem
21.01.26 ES – Madrid / Revi Live
22.01.26 ES – Barcelona / Sala Wolf
23.01.26 FR – Toulouse / Le Metronum
24.01.26 FR – Montpellier / Rockstore
25.01.26 FR – Grenoble / L’Ilyade
27.01.26 CH – Pratteln / Z7
28.01.26 DE – Munich / Backstage
29.01.26 DE – Cologne / Gebäude 9
30.01.26 FR – Le Mans / L’Oasis
31.01.26 FR – Colmar / Le Grillen
01.02.26 DE – Herford / Kulturwerk
03.02.26 DE – Hamburg / Logo
04.02.26 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos-Saal
05.02.26 CZ – Prague / Futurum Music Bar
06.02.26 PL – Krakow / STUDIO
07.02.26 SK – Bratislava / Randal Club
08.02.26 DE – Berlin / Lido

NANOWAR OF STEEL are:
Gatto Panceri 666 – Bass
Potowotominimak – Vocals
Mr. Baffo – Vocals
Mohammed Abdul – Guitar
Uinona Raider – Drums
 
NANOWAR OF STEEL online:
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
WEBSITE
NAPALM RECORDS

INTHRACED to Release Debut Album “Constellation Zero” on May 15th, First Single ‘Neon Frontiers’ Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 26, 2025
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Photo by Jere Kortelainen

Finnish symphonic/melodic death metal band Inthraced is set to release their long-awaited debut album ‘Constellation Zero’ on May 15th 2026 via Inverse Records. The first single, ‘Neon Frontiers’, which offers an excellent preview of what to expect from the album, is released today and it’s available on all major streaming platforms: https://push.fm/fl/inthraced-neon-frontiers  

–Composed by Tommi Takkunen
–Lyrics by Tommi Takkunen & Tuomas Lautanen
–ISRC: FIRNX2500002
–Cover art by Robert H, Holo Dreamz

The band comments:
“Neon Frontiers stands as the most melodic and captivating track on the album — a powerful fusion of signature Inthraced elements and a fresh, revitalized sound. Crushing riffs, soaring melodies, and intricate guitar solos intertwine seamlessly, pushing the band’s music into new and unexplored territories. The chorus features guest vocalist Marcus Lång, whose commanding voice breathes new life into the song and elevates it to another dimension — as if the stars themselves had finally aligned.” 

Constellation Zero Track list:

  1. The Revenant
  2. Neon Frontiers
  3. The Black Star
  4. Darkest Chest
  5. Constellation Zero
  6. The Way Of The Voice
  7. Lost Divinity

–Mixed by Janne Korpela JK mixing studios Finland
–Mastered by Mika Jussila @ Finnvox studios Finland

Inthraced is a Finnish metal band founded in 2011, blending melodic intensity with cosmic darkness to forge a distinct and powerful soundscape. Their early releases, “The New Awakening” (2012) and “The Rising Chaos” (2014), set the foundation for their rise, further amplified by the 2019 single “Interstellar.”

In 2022, the band was reborn with a new guitarist and bassist, igniting the creative fire behind their debut album “Constellation Zero” — an epic and ambitious journey that carries the listener to the very edges of the universe.

Line-up:
Tommi Takkunen – Guitar & Vocals
Mirko Byman – Guitar
Eetu Kovapohja – Bass
Antti Ikonen – Drums

https://www.facebook.com/Inthraced
https://www.instagram.com/inthracedofficial
https://inthraced.bandcamp.com

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