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COLTAINE Unleash New Video for ‘Mogila’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 13, 2025
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Post-metal outfit COLTAINE has released a new music video for ‘Mogila’, a track from their 2025 album ‘Brandung’ (Lay Bare Recordings).

Edited by Natascha Stogu, the video brings out the band’s blend of quiet, atmospheric moments and heavier, more forceful shifts. Watch the video here:  

Formed amid the misty forests of southern Germany in 2022, COLTAINE have quickly carved a unique space within the post-metal landscape. Their latest album ‘Brandung’ (out now via Lay Bare Recordings) expands on the ethereal melancholy of their debut ‘Forgotten Ways’, blending acoustic introspection with seismic surges of electric catharsis. Across its nine interconnected tracks, vocalist Julia Frasch and her bandmates summon tides of longing and transcendence – a sonic ebb and flow that feels at once fragile and immense.

With ‘Brandung’, COLTAINE reaffirm their commitment to atmosphere and emotional depth – qualities that will find their fullest expression on stage this winter. Sharing the bill with FAETOOTH, whose hazy yet heavy blend of doom and sludge has earned them a dedicated cult following, the pairing promises an evening of both raw power and haunting beauty. 

COLTAINE will take their new material on the road in early 2026 as main support for FAETOOTH on a sweeping EU and UK tour. Kicking off January 22nd in Berlin, the run brings both bands to an intimate circuit of venues where their emotionally charged performances can fully envelop audiences.

22/01 – Berlin, Lido
23/01 – Hamburg, Hafenklang
24/01 – Bochum, Die Trompete
25/01 – Mainz, Schon-Schön
27/01 – Utrecht, De Helling
28/01 – Brussels, AB Club
30/01 – Dublin, Workman’s Club
31/01 – Galway, Roisin Dubh
01/02 – Cork, The Pav
03/02 – Birkenhead, Future Yard
04/02 – Shipley, Kirkgate Community Centre
05/02 – Newcastle, Anarchy Brewery
06/02 – Glasgow, Classic Grand
07/02 – Manchester, Rebellion
08/02 – Nottingham, Rescue Rooms
10/02 – Bristol, The Fleece
11/02 – Wolverhampton, KK’s Steel Mill
12/02 – Southampton, Papillon
13/02 – Swansea, Sin City
14/02 – London, The Garage
15/02 – Brighton, Patterns
16/02 – Lille, Bulle Café
17/02 – Paris, L’Empreinte Savigny Le Temple
18/02 – Lyon, Rock N Eat
20/02 – Milan, Slaughter Club
21/02 – Bologna, Freakout Club
22/02 – Lucerne, Sedel
23/02 – Düdingen, Bad Bonn
24/02 – Munich, Feierwerk
25/02 – Leipzig, UT Connewitz
27/02 – Warsaw, Hydrozagadka
28/02 – Wroclaw, Łącznik

Tickets are on sale HERE

COLTAINE are:
Vocals: Julia Frasch
Guitar: Moritz Berg
Bass: Benedikt Berg
Drums: Amin Bouzeghaia

For more info visit:
https://coltaine-band.com/
https://www.instagram.com/coltaine
https://www.facebook.com/coltaineband/
https://coltaine.bandcamp.com
https://laybarerecordings.com

Pelagic Fest Announces First Bands for 2026 Edition, Incl. The Ocean, The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble, Oh Hiroshima + More

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 13, 2025
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Iconic Berlin label Pelagic Records has announced its first wave of artists for Pelagic Fest 2026, which will unfold on 28th and 29th August at Muziekgieterij in Maastricht, The Netherlands.

Including post-metal legends The Ocean, returning with a new lineup and a new album release coming soon, Pelagic Fest 2026 looks to be yet another sensational event from the esteemed label.

The Ocean are joined by The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble for an ultra-rare performance, Oh Hiroshima, EF, and more.

Get your tickets: https://muziekgieterij.stager.co/shop/pelagic

Pelagic comment: 

“We are excited to share a first glimpse on the lineup of Pelagic Fest 2026 with you.

“THE OCEAN will return to the stage of Muziekgieterij with a new lineup and a new album release just around the corner, to inaugurate the next chapter in their journey spanning 11 albums and 25 years of existence. This will be the first show for the European audience and the first opportunity to hear new material.

“We are incredibly excited to welcome THE KILIMANJARO DARKJAZZ ENSEMBLE to Pelagic Fest. 
After 10 years of hiatus, the collective reunited this summer for a single Berlin show, which sold out months in advance. The vibe in the room was sublime and full of anticipation, and proved that even after such a long hiatus their music has been all but forgotten. TKDE have pioneered and shaped a musical genre of their own with albums like Here Be Dragons‚ From The Stairwell and the self-titled 2006 debut album. We can’t wait to immerse ourselves in their mesmerizing dark soundscapes.

“OH HIROSHIMA will return to the MainStage of Pelagic Fest with a new album that we can’t tell you more about at this stage, only that it’s coming out before the festival.

“EF will grace us with their 2025 re-recorded debut album Give Me Beauty… Or Give Me Death! in its entirety.

“SPURV will be releasing their new album Kelolågen next spring and LOST IN KIEV will drop We’re All Going To Be Fine in the summer, and Pelagic Fest will be your chance to watch them perform their new offerings in full. 

“THE DEVIL’S TRADE will bring us a full band performance this time, and PREDATORY VOID, OTAY:ONII, ZATOKREV, NORNA, ABRAHAM, HANRY and PREYRS will all make their debut appearance at Pelagic Fest.

“This is not the full lineup! More names tba. “See you in Maastricht!”

Line-up so far:

The Ocean
The Kilimanjaro Darkjazz Ensemble
Oh Hiroshima
EF
Lost in Kiev
Spurv
The Devil’s Trade
Predatory Void
otay:onii
Zatokrev
Norna
Abraham
Hanry
Preyrs

More information on Pelagic Records:

Founded in 2009 by post-metal spearheads The Ocean and their Berlin collective, Pelagic Records has grown into one of the most influential labels in the realms of post-rock, post-metal, and progressive/left-field heavy music. Over the years, Pelagic has worked with an impressive roster of artists, including MONO, Årabrot, Sugar Horse, Year of No Light, and Bruit ≤, among many others. Celebrating its 15th anniversary last year, Pelagic Records is focused on further solidifying its legacy by establishing Pelagic Fest as an annual event, an occasion that removes barriers and brings together artists and fans for a captivating celebration of the music that defines the label’s diverse and forward-thinking sound.

Pelagic Records online:
https://pelagic-records.com
https://www.facebook.com/pelagicrecords
instagram.com/pelagic_records
https://pelagicrecords.bandcamp.com/

Experimental Metal Visionary DANIELE BRUSASCHETTO to Unleash Massive New Album “Dichotomous”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 13, 2025
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Italian experimental noise metal icon Daniele Brusaschetto is set to release his new album “Dichotomous” via Wormholedeath, a fierce and imaginative statement from one of Italy’s most original underground voices.

Since 1994, Daniele Brusaschetto has been on a continuous journey through his own world of sonic soot.

Performing as a power trio, he follows the imaginative path paved by Voivod, Godflesh, and early Mastodon—a mix of granite-heavy riffs, metal grit, no wave dissonance, and an emotional machinery waiting to be discovered beyond the wall of guitars.

In 2016, his passion for the six-string and extreme rock was reignited. “Flying Stag” (2019) marked his return to a metal–math–groove–stoner sound. In 2023, he released “Bruise A Shadow” via WormHoleDeath Records.

Now, Daniele is preparing to unveil his new full-length album, “Dichotomous”, which captures the natural evolution of his distinctive and uncompromising sound.

Tracklist:

  1. Nosediving
  2. Remember Not To Forget
  3. Choking Clouds Of Ammonia
  4. Blank T-shirt On The Radio
  5. Jeux Sans Frontières
  6. Assenza
  7. Mare Profumo Di Mare
  8. Nera

Check out the lyric video for “Nosediving”:

The Lineup Driving the Sound:

Daniele Brusaschetto: voce/chitarra
Daniele Pagliero: basso
Alberto “Mono” Marietta: batteria

Connect with Daniele Brusaschetto:
http://www.danielebrusaschetto.net
http://www.facebook.com/danielebrusaschetto
http://www.youtube.com/user/boscorec
danielebrusaschetto.bandcamp.com

AEVA MAURELLE Releases New Single ‘Dreamer’ for Holiday Season

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 13, 2025
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Just in time for the holiday season, AEVA MAURELLE is releasing an acoustic version of her song “Dreamer,” featuring Jasmin Isabel Kühne on the harp!

“Dreamer” was originally released in 2020, and now the soprano is following up with a new version that showcases her incredibly beautiful voice even more. The single is available “digital only”, save-it.cc/epr/dreamer or directly on Spotify, but is part of the live setlist on December 15 (Düsseldorf) and December 26 (Bad Lauterberg).

Live:
Dec. 15, 2025 Versöhnungskirche Düsseldorf  (6 p.m.,  free Entrance) 
Dec. 26, 2025 Bad Lauterberg

Line-up:
Aeva Maurelle – Vocals
Jasmin Isabel Kühne – Harp

More Info:
www.facebook.com/aevamaurelleofficial/
www.instagram.com/aevamaurelle/

RE-ARMED Summon the Shadows with New Single ‘Ominous Penumbra’, New Album Coming in Spring 2026

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 13, 2025
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Photo by Allan Välimaa

The darkness of a new era has descended. Finnish melodic death metal band Re-Armed returns from the shadows with their new single “Ominous Penumbra”, serving as a foreboding introduction to the band’s upcoming full-length album.

Listen to the song on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, Tidal, Qobuz, Bandcamp etc.): https://push.fm/fl/rearmed-ominouspenumbra

–ISRC: FI3FC2447006
–Composition: Oskari Niekka, Allan Välimaa
–Lyrics: Jouni Matilainen
–Cover artwork: Jouni Matilainen (Midjourney)

The song’s oppressive atmosphere and symbolism – “A dark mass with wispy tendrils, floats across the sky…” – intertwine with the concept of a shadow that is not born solely from individual darkness, but surrounds us all. “We ourselves are the greatest enemies of all living things,” the band reflects on the song’s message.

“Ominous Penumbra” continues Re-Armed’s journey toward the spring 2026 album, exploring the delicate balance between light and darkness in ever deeper ways. The album is loosely themed around opposing forces and the ongoing struggle between them – both in the world and within the human mind.

The single is now available on all streaming platforms – a reminder that shadows are never far, and each of us carries our own.

Official homesite and links:
https://www.re-armed.net
https://linktr.ee/re_armed_band

LICUATION Release Exceptionally Intense Double Single ‘Stigmatized’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 13, 2025
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Photo by Marc Sabat

Finnish Kuopio-based death metal band Licuation unveils an exceptionally intense double single, with the tracks 213 and Stigmatized showcasing the band’s most brutal and ambitious side to date. 213 is a relentless and straightforward death metal strike, blending rapid-fire riffing, pounding double-kick patterns, and sewer-rat-like guttural vocals. Lyrically, the track plunges into the horrifying world of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer and his infamous “death room,” from which no one ever returned. The song’s physical, aggressive energy mirrors the human darkness at the core of Dahmer’s story.

Stigmatized, on the other hand, delivers a longer and more epic composition that fuses direct riffing with groove elements and layered rhythmic variations. The track features a bass solo, tight guitar tapping, and deliberate rhythmic intricacies that highlight the band’s technical skill and compositional ambition. Lyrically, Stigmatized explores dangerous cults and the twisted internal logic that pulls people into their orbit. The song constructs a closed, oppressive world where personal freedom is consumed by the deranged rules of the collective. 

Together, the two tracks demonstrate Licuation’s ability to combine raw aggression, technical proficiency, and storytelling in a way that stands out within the Finnish metal landscape. 213 represents the band at its most explosive and direct, while Stigmatized expands their sound into longer and heavier territories. Through these two songs, Licuation proves capable of both crushing intensity and nuanced atmosphere-building.

The result is dark, menacing, and musically tight — exactly what modern death metal demands. This double single stands as a strong testament to Licuation’s readiness to ascend to the next level. Both 213 and Stigmatized reflect the band’s evolution toward an even bolder and heavier sonic identity.

LISTEN to Stigmatized on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/licuation-stigmatized 

Track list:

  1. 213
  2. Stigmatized

–Composed & lyrics by Esa Laukkanen, Veeti Heiskanen, Teemu Tick, Jani Nevasalmi ja Samu Reijonen
–ISRC: FI3FC2596901, FI3FC2596902
–Single cover by Tata Kumislizer

The band comments tracks:

” “213” is a straightforward and merciless track that blends rapid-fire riffing, pounding double-kick patterns, and sewer-rat-like guttural vocals. Lyrically, it delves into the twisted world of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. Plunging straight into his infamous “death room,” from which there is no return.  

“Stigmatized” is a long, epic death metal track that blends straightforward riffing with heavy groove elements. The song features intricate rhythmic twists, a bass solo, and tight guitar tapping. Lyrically, it explores dangerous cults that pull people into their orbit — closed worlds ruled by their own disturbed internal logic.”

Licuation is a death metal band from Kuopio, Finland, known for playing fast, heavy and uncompromisingly hard. Their music fuses relentless blast beats, growling bass lines, ice-cold guitar tones and melodic solos. Tying it all together is a raw, ferocious vocal delivery that channels themes of pain and death. The group has released several acclaimed records and music videos. Their latest EP, Morbidly Curious, garnered wide attention and strong support from metal fans around the world. Now the band is hungrier than ever — ready to show what they’re truly capable of. Licuation has earned a reputation on major festivals and club stages across Finland: performing in front of a 5,000-strong crowd at Raahe Kölifest, five consecutive shows at Kuopiorock, and an intense set at Turku Metallivuori are just a few highlights. Licuation has shared the stage with acts such as Stam1na and Marco Hietala. This regiment won’t slow down until it rests in the grave.

Line-up:
Esa Laukkanen – Bass
Veeti Heiskanen – Vocals
Teemu Tick – Guitars
Jani Nevasalmi – Guitars
Samu Reijonen – Drums

https://www.facebook.com/Licuation
https://www.instagram.com/licuationbandofficial
https://licuation.bandcamp.com

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