Pungent Stench have announced the re-issue of their 1990 classic For God Your Soul… For Me Your Flesh via Hammerheart Records. The remastered version will be released on 20th March, 2026 and comes with 10 bonus tracks, liner notes, lyrics and pictures.
The year 1990 was the moment death metal truly exploded. Bands like Entombed released their debut full lengths (which would later go on to be some of the most respected albums of the entire genre) and soon to be giants of the genre Deicide and Cannibal Corpse would also release their first albums. But in Austria something even stranger and more twisted was festering. Pungent Stench arrived with For God Your Soul… For Me Your Flesh, a debut that smashed death metal and early grindcore together into cross between Obituary and Terrorizer.
What makes this record stand out is its total rejection of finesse. No melody. No clean lines. No attempt at showing off. Just a filthy, hostile churn of riffs that somehow stick in your skull long after the noise dies down. Tracks like ‘A Small Lunch’ and ‘Blood, Pus and Gastric Juice’ prove that primitive death metal always hits hardest when it doesn’t try to be clever. Sludge soaked slow sections collapse into savage bursts, and the bass rumbles underneath it all like some diseased animal clawing for daylight. Like on their early material and the record that followed, Pungent Stench twist d-beat and thrash metal soaked death metal into something that lurches between speed, doom and their own brand of morbid humor.
For God Your Soul… For Me Your Flesh might not be the album everyone cites first from death metal’s golden era, but it stands as a raw, essential blast of grime and extremity that still demands to be played loud and often.
VIAMAER is a space that was born out of silence — out of the moments when a person is left alone with themselves, with their own tension, fear, calm, and everything that comes between. It is a project that did not emerge from the need to create music, but from the need to express something that cannot be spoken in words.
Behind VIAMAER stands Krystian Jurkiewicz, though the project itself is not centered around a name. It is a way of capturing states a person goes through; a method of giving shape to the intangible yet deeply real. Sound became a natural tool — a place where emotions do not need to be explained, because they can be heard in melody, timbre, contrast, and the silence between notes.
Krystian defines VIAMAER with one sentence that guides the entire project: “Musica vitae meae pars est, affectus autem ea sunt quae narro.” Music is a part of my life, and emotions are what I narrate.
In the context of the album, he adds: “Inter sonos animam tuam reperies.” Among the sounds, you will find your soul.
The debut album “In lumine lunae” was created slowly, over two years, in the rhythm of life — at times accelerated, at times fractured, at times paused. This is not a collection of songs. It is a sequence of states in which Polish lyrics lead an intimate narration, while Latin titles open the material to a deeper, more symbolic dimension.
VIAMAER has no ambition to be everything for everyone. It is a project for those who listen not only with their ears, but also with their soul.
VIAMAER “In lumine lunae” is an emotional, raw, and spacious album blending blackgaze, post-black metal, and shoegaze.
Music for debut album was composed, recorded, mixed and mastered by Krystian Jurkiewicz. Cover artwork was done by Piotr Pryk. Album will be released January 29, 2026 in digital format, on tape, CD and LP. Pre-order is available ➡ here.
Watch video to the “Liberum arbitrium“:
TRACKLIST:
1. In excitatione terrae 2. In lumine lunae 3. Dimensio mortis 4. Ultra insaniam 5. Liberum arbitrium 6. Haec vox 7. Magna paranoia 8. Smaragdus somnium
Death Metal Promotion presents an exclusive stream of “Enthroned in Torment”, (out today via Lethal Scissor Records), the merciless debut album from Maltese death metallers BOUND TO PREVAIL.
The record is a powerful rediscovery and reinterpretation of the early 2000s death metal vein, blending old-school brutality with a modern edge. Drawing on the technical ferocity of old masters like Suffocation and Monstrosity, as well as the more extreme, yet precise, pummeling approaches of Beheaded, Hour of Penance and Inveracity, the album delivers tracks that are simultaneously tense, technical and fluid, giving every riff room to breathe and strike with maximum impact.
“Enthroned in Torment” fuses the relentless aggression of classic death metal with contemporary clarity and production, creating a sound that honors the past while feeling undeniably current. Crushing drumming, thunderous bass, and razor-sharp guitars intertwine with menacing vocals to forge an unrelenting wall of sound. The album explores the morbid tension between malevolence and benevolence, set in a chaotic realm shaped by false beliefs and deceitful ambitions.
With this debut, BOUND TO PREVAIL stake their claim in European death metal, offering a masterful balance of old-school intensity and modern precision that will captivate fans of both eras.
Tracklist:
01. The Nevergod 02. Into the Depths 03. Defier of Empires 04. Consecrated Perdition 05. Atone in Blasphemy 06. Dawn of Emptiness 07. Tomb of the Graveless 08. Enthroned in Torment
BOUND TO PREVAIL’s brand of death metal is influenced by a wide variety of extreme music subgenres, with each band member bringing their own distinct influences to the songwriting process. BOUND TO PREVAIL’s core sound fuses aggressive, frantic, pounding rhythmic passages with instantly recognizable melodic overtones.
Founded in the fall of 2014, the Maltese band hit the ground running and quickly set their sights on staking a claim on the local underground metal scene. Their well-received debut live performance at the Malta Xtreme Metal Assault Festival in the summer of 2016 was quickly followed by a number of shows, including supporting slots for renowned international acts such as Fleshgod Apocalypse, Vader, Entombed A.D., and Mayhem.
In 2017, BOUND TO PREVAIL entered XiR Studio to record their first official EP, “Omen of Iniquity”, before traveling to Sweden to have it mixed and mastered by renowned producer and engineer Ronnie Björnström at Enhanced Audio Productions, known for his work with Aeon and Beheaded. The five tracks on “Omen of Iniquity” perfectly showcase the band’s trademark sound.
BOUND TO PREVAIL performed at the Deathfeast Open Air 10th Anniversary Edition in Andernach, Germany, earning praise for both the EP and their performance alongside legendary acts such as Suffocation, Cryptopsy, and Vital Remains. Further shows that winter included supporting Dutch death metal legends Sinister.
In March 2018, the band joined the Blood Stained Earth Tour, supporting Venom Inc., Suffocation, Nervosa, and Aeternam in Manchester, UK. In May, they performed at the first edition of SinFest alongside Hecate Enthroned, Carach Angren, and Necronomicon. Later that summer, they headlined Malta’s Farsons Beer Festival Rock Stage, becoming the first death metal band to play one of the island’s largest music festivals.
In 2019, BOUND TO PREVAIL represented Malta at the first World Metal Congress in London, an international gathering endorsed by Tony Iommi (Black Sabbath) and featuring speakers and musicians including Barney Greenway (Napalm Death), Kim Kelly (Noisey), Tim Hömann (Wacken Open Air), and Dom Lawson (Metal Hammer). The year concluded with support dates for Suffocation, Belphegor, God Dethroned, and Nordjevel on the Europe Under Black Death Fire tour, as well as performances at the Antitrend and Enter The Eternal Fire festivals in the Czech Republic.
The band performed at the 2022 Obscene Extreme, MetalDays, and Deathfeast Open Air festivals, and at the 2023 editions of Farsons Beer Festival and Malta Death Fest. BOUND TO PREVAIL continue to work on securing additional local and European shows.
In 2024, the band entered SpineSplitter Studio to record, mix, and master their latest album, “Enthroned in Torment”, to be released via Lethal Scissor Records.
Album line-up:
Keith Fenech – guitars Kevin Mifsud – bass Alan Briffa – vocals Jean Vella – guitars Mark Farrugia Sant’Angelo – drums
Current band line-up:
Keith Fenech – guitars Kevin Mifsud – bass Alan Briffa – vocals Mark Farrugia Sant’Angelo – drums
In collaboration with Motocultor Festival and Access live, Vain Productions is thrilled to soon see the kick off of the tour with headliner Nanowar of Steel, on January 9th, 2026.
This highly anticipated tour will span 9 countries, together with main support Uuhai. Further support comes from Lone Survivor, Cold Snap, Morphium, Defecto, Deus ex Machine, Vaughan and Lady Ahnabel on specific dates.
Starting at the 013 venue in Tilburg (NL), the tour package will deliver unforgettable performances in each city until a final curtain at Lido in Berlin (DE) on the 8th of february. A full list of confirmed shows and support acts can be found below.
Tickets are on sale now, and fans are encouraged to purchase early as shows are expected to sell out quickly!
Nanowar of Steel
Uuhai
09-01 Tilburg (NL) 013* 10-01 Bochum (DE) Matrix* 11-01 Lille (FR) Black Lab* 13-01 Grimsby (UK) Yardbirds* 14-01 Southampton (UK) 1865* 15-01 Islington (UK) Academy* 16-01 Vaureal (FR) Le Forum* 17-01 Limoges (FR) CCM John Lennon* 18-01 Bordeaux (FR) Rocher de Palmer∠ 20-01 Pamplona (ES) Totem∠ 21-01 Madrid (ES) Revi Live∠ 22-01 Barcelona (ES) Wolf∠ 23-01 Toulouse (FR) Metronum^ 24-01 Montpellier (FR) Rockstor^ 25-01 Grenoble (FR) L’ilyade^ 27-01 Pratteln (CH) Z7° 28-01 München (DE) Backstage° 29-01 Köln (DE) Gebaude 9° 30-01 Colmar (FR) Le Grillen° 31-01 le Mans (FR) L’Oasis° 01-02 Herford (DE) Kulturwerk° 03-02 Hamburg (DE) Logo° 04-02 Aschaffenburg (DE) Colossal° 05-02 Praha (CZ) Futurum° 06-02 Krakow (PL) Studio° 07-02 Bratislava (SK) Randel club° 08-02 Berlin (DE) Lido°
*With Lone Survivor, Morphium, Deus ex Machina ∠With Lone Survivor, Morphium, Vaughan ^With Lone Survivor, Defecto, Lady Ahnabel °With Cold Snap, Defecto, Lady Ahnabel
German death metallers RISE OF KRONOS return with full force. The band will release their brand-new studio album Slaves Of Time on April 17, delivering a powerful statement of modern heaviness, dark atmosphere and relentless energy.
Alongside the album announcement, RISE OF KRONOS have unveiled the first single and official music video for the title track Slaves Of Time. The song offers a striking first glimpse into the album’s sonic and lyrical direction. Aggressive, intense and uncompromising, the track sets the tone for what’s to come.
Pre-orders for Slaves Of Time are now live via the official RISE OF KRONOS merch store, including exclusive bundles and limited editions: riseofkronos.bandcamp.com
The full tracklisting is: 01 Heresy 02 Conception Of Humanity 03 Escalate The Rot 04 Slaves Of Time 05 Custodians Of Reality 06 Lit The Sky 07 Black Breath 08 Into The Ashes 09 Poison Of The Gods 10 Chords Of Dismemberment 11 The Liberation 12 Phantom Eternity
In addition, RISE OF KRONOS have announced new tour dates, bringing the new album to the stage this year with a crushing live show that fully captures the band’s intensity.
RISE OF KRONOS live: 10.01.2026 DE – Berlin, Rotten And Poor Stage Kill Festival
24.01.2026 DE – Hannover, Faust 31.01.2026 DE – Oberhausen, Resonanzwerk 18.04.2026 DE – Hamburg, Markthalle 24.04.2026 DE – Frankfurt, Elfer 25.04.2026 DE – Balingen, Sonnenkeller 10.07.2026 DE – Königsee, Metal Underground Resistance Open Air 25.07.2026 DE – Heimburg, Heimburger Metalnacht Festival 31.07.2026 DE – Dortmund, Dortmund Deathfest 12.11.2026 DE – Stuttgart, Schwarzer Keiler
The world’s only Glam Punk Goth ’n’ Roll outlaws GYPSY PISTOLEROS return with the first taste of their most ambitious album yet. “Dark Faerie Tales”, the lead single and title track from their forthcoming record, arrives January 23rd, 2026 via The New Church Records / Plastichead Distribution.
The single launches the next chapter for the cult renegades, whose last album Church of the Pistoleros was hailed as one of 2025’s most fearless rock releases. With Dark Faerie Tales, the band push their genre-defying vision into darker, grander territory — a glam-goth-punk fever dream forged in their own twisted mythology.
A FAIRYTALE FOR THE DAMNED Produced and co-written once again by sonic architect Dave Draper (Michael Monroe, Ginger Wildheart, The Wildhearts, Ryan Hamilton, Therapy?, Elvana), “Dark Faerie Tales” blends sleaze-soaked punk energy with gothic grandeur, flamenco fire, and apocalyptic glam swagger.
The track sets the tone for the full album, due April 17th, 2026 — a decadent and dangerous collection of tales for the beautiful, the broken, and the strange of heart.
The world’s only Glam Punk Goth ’n’ Roll outlaws return with their most ambitious and eclectic album yet — ‘Dark Faerie Tales’, out April 17th, 2026 on The New Church Records / Plastichead Distribution.
Available worldwide & instore on three-colour vinyl, digipak CD, and digital. Accompanied by the announcement of initial U.K 2026 Tour to back the release!
Following the success of Church of the Pistoleros — hailed as one of 2025’s most fearless and eclectic rock albums — the Pistoleros have conjured something even bolder: a dark fairytale for the damned, a love letter to the beautiful and broken, and a twisted hymn for the strange of heart.
Born from the fires of their own mythology, Dark Faerie Tales drifts through haunted woods and neon dreams — where sleaze-drenched punk anthems meet gothic grandeur, and glam swagger burns with outlaw soul. Produced and co-written once again by sonic alchemist Dave Draper (Michael Monroe, Ginger Wildheart, The Wildhearts, Ryan Hamilton, Elvana, Therapy, etc), it’s a record that breathes rebellion and myth.
Single/Video: “Dark Faerie Tales”, 23rd January 2026 Album Release: April 17th, 2026 Label: The New Church Records / Plastichead Distribution
Track Listing: Dark Faerie Tales My One Desire, Burn It Up King of Almost Everything She’s Getting Stranger Take My Hand to Nightmare Land Behind The Mask Prince of the Damned Rattling I Whisper Goodbye The Ghost of Baby Strange
To support the release, Gypsy Pistoleros will embark on the Dark Faerie Tales U.K. Tour, with additional festival and European dates to be announced. 2026 11 April – St Austell, The Band Club 16 April – London, The Underworld (SLADY, Continental Lovers, Bai Bang) 17 April – Worcester, The Marrs Bar 18 April – Pontypool, The Dragonffli 22 April – Newcastle, The Cluny 24 April – Dunfermline, The Brasshouse 25 April – Edinburgh, Bannermans 1–2 May – Beltane Gathering Festival, Wales 9 May – No Sleep Till Blackpool Festival @ The Waterloo 10 May – Stoke-on-Trent, Eleven (Matinee Show) 15 May – Nottingham, The Old Cold Store 16 May – Stockport, The Holy Diver 23 May – Breaking Bands Festival, Droitwich
Special Guests: James Kennedy & The Underdogs to support throughout Tour 6–9 August – Rebellion Punk Festival, Blackpool Winter Gardens
Gypsy Pistoleros’ live shows are gothic theatre, glam-punk ritual, and unmissable rock spectacle. From Rebellion to Planet Rockstock, they’re ready for their biggest UK headline run yet.
Expect: • Sleaze-drenched punk anthems & gothic theatrics • For fans of Alice Cooper, YUNGBLUD, GHOST, The Cult, The Damned, Hanoi Rocks, Killing Joke • A wild, theatrical experience — part gothic carnival, part rock ’n’ roll ritual
Dark Faerie Tales – From Myth to Magic Once upon a twisted dusk, in a desert where gods had lost their names, stood the Church of the Pistoleros — built from shattered guitars, broken hearts, and outlaw fire. It burned… but from the ashes rose a new cult, born of chaos and dreaming in half-remembered hymns. Now, Gypsy Pistoleros sing under starlight in tangled woods where belief is rhythm, glitter, and spell work — legends in apocalyptic fur, crowned in scars, howling at the dark.
The Dark Faerie Tales begin — April 16th, 2026 at The Underworld
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