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LION’S SHARE Unleash New Album “Inferno” with Lyric Video for ‘Chain Child’

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Swedish heavy metal veterans LION’S SHARE return today with the release of their long-awaited new studio album Inferno, out now via Metalville on CD and vinyl.

Order the album here: https://lionsshare.lnk.to/Inferno

Coinciding with the album release, the band have also unveiled a new lyric video for the track “Chain Child” — a fan favorite that captures the raw spirit of classic heavy metal.

Inferno marks LION’S SHARE’s first full-length studio album in 17 years and sees the band delivering a powerful statement rooted in the timeless traditions of classic heavy metal.

Guitarist Lars Chriss explains:

“This album represents everything we love about heavy metal — the darkness, the melodies, the power and the drama. We didn’t want to chase trends. We wanted to make a record that feels honest and true to the music that shaped us.”

“Chain Child” – a heavy metal story brought to life

The track “Chain Child” embodies the classic heavy metal energy that runs throughout Inferno, drawing inspiration from the legendary sound of bands such as SAXON, DIO and IRON MAIDEN.

The song tells the story of rival gangs clashing in the underworld, with the mysterious Chain Child emerging as the toughest of them all.

The character has also become a recurring symbol in the band’s visual identity. The Chain Child appears as the band’s mascot on the artwork of their three most recent releases — including the cover of Inferno — instantly recognizable by its distinctive chain-like arms.

Vocalist Nils Patrik Johansson says:

“It’s a very visual story — gangs fighting in the shadows and this unstoppable character rising above them. That kind of imagery has always been a natural part of the heavy metal we grew up with.”

A return forged in classic heavy metal

Throughout Inferno, LION’S SHARE channel the dramatic, riff-driven sound that defined the golden era of heavy metal between 1980 and 1987 — an influence heard clearly in tracks such as “Pentagram”, “Baptized In Blood” and “Chain Child”.

Rather than revisiting the past as nostalgia, the band transform those influences into a powerful modern statement of classic heavy metal.

Early reactions to Inferno have been overwhelmingly positive, including a perfect 10/10 rating from UK’s Powerplay Magazine, praising the album as a blazing comeback from the Swedish metal veterans.

The album has also already begun gaining traction on US metal radio ahead of its official release.

A respected legacy in European heavy metal

Formed in Sundsvall in 1987, LION’S SHARE have built a respected reputation within the international heavy metal scene, touring alongside legendary acts such as MOTÖRHEAD, DIO, SAXON, MANOWAR, U.D.O., ICED EARTH, NEVERMORE and Dee Snider.

With the release of Inferno, the band are also returning to the live stage and have recently been confirmed for the legendary Sweden Rock Festival — the biggest rock festival in Sweden — alongside a series of Swedish live shows throughout 2026. With Inferno, LION’S SHARE deliver a triumphant return that reaffirms their place among Europe’s classic heavy metal acts.

Upcoming Live Dates 2026
April 11 – Linköping – Hell Yeah Rock Club
April 25 – Sala – Rockland
May 23 – Trollhättan – Backstage Rockbar
June 5 – Sölvesborg – Sweden Rock Festival
June 25 – Västerås – City Festival (Carlsson på Kajen)
July 2 – Borlänge – Alive Festival

LINEUP
Nils Patrik Johansson – Vocals
Lars Chriss – Guitars
Andy Loos – Bass
Kay Backlund – Keyboards
Anuviel (Saecred Spirit) – Keyboards
Fredrik Johansson – Drums
Produced & mixed by Lars Chriss
Mastered by Mike Lind
Artwork: Blekkmark Design Studio

LIVE LINEUP
Nils Patrik Johansson – Vocals
Lars Chriss – Guitars
Andy Loos – Bass
Magnus Ulfstedt – Drums

Website: http://www.lionsshare.org
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4yIytMmJ2tx30YdMAMkDSo
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/lionsshare
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lionsshareband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lions_share_band/
Bandcamp: https://lionsshare.bandcamp.com
Bandsintown: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/49234

ARION Unleash Explosive New Single ‘Hurricane’

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A new chapter has begun: Finnish melodic metal force ARION return with a bang, launching the album cycle for their upcoming fifth studio album with the brand-new single “Hurricane”, released via RPM. The track is a fast-paced, modern melodic metal anthem that stands out with its theme of cathartic empowerment, a massive chorus hook, and the band’s signature infectious riffing.

Driven by an arena-ready chorus and sharp songwriting, “Hurricane” initially feels like a classic hit in the making. But ARION add a clever twist, breaking away from predictable structures and injecting a fresh, modern edge that keeps listeners on their toes. More singles will follow throughout 2026, with the full album scheduled for release at the beginning of 2027, following their European tour with Gloryhammer and Majestica in October 2026.

Stream “Hurricane”: https://arion.rpm.link/hurricanePR

Guitarist Iivo Kaipainen comments: “We are happy to come back with this new fantastic single called ‘Hurricane’! The song features an especially massive and catchy chorus and infectious main riff, which are both long time trademarks for the band. Sounds like a traditional hit format song? WRONG! There’s a cool modern twist waiting to break the linear true and tried hit song formula that will definitely catch every listener off guard. See for yourself!”

About ARION

ARION are among Finland’s most exciting modern melodic metal exports. Known for their high-impact songwriting, technical skill and engaging stage presence, the band continues to bridge the gap between classic and modern metal.

Over the years, ARION have toured extensively across Europe and Japan with acts such as Dream Theater, Gloryhammer, Battle Beast, Bloodbound and Sonata Arctica. They have also collaborated with renowned vocalists including Elize Ryd (Amaranthe), Noora Louhimo and Melissa Bonny (Ad Infinitum / Kamelot).

With tens of millions of streams to their name, including the standout track At The Break Of Dawn surpassing 20 million streams and achieving gold status in Finland, ARION have firmly established themselves as one of the most important new wave metal export acts from the country. Their continued evolution and international presence underline their growing importance in the global metal scene.

ARION is:
Lassi Vääränen – Vocals
Iivo Kaipainen – Guitar
Topias Kupiainen – Drums
Arttu Vauhkonen – Keys
Georgi Velinov – Bass

RAIN DIARY’s New Album “Night Church” Out Now

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Rain Diary’s recording history dates to 2013 when the band’s first album – The Lights Are Violent Here – was released. The album was praised by critics, and it also registered some promising chart success [7th spot on Finnish Official Independent Record Store Sales Chart, 30th on The Official Finnish Album Chart (week 40, 2013)]. Rain Diary made its first international show in Tallinn 2014 followed by extensive German tour. Middle-Europe has always been one of the key areas for Rain Diary with six tours and counting.

A nice kick-off was followed by the second album – Black Weddings (2017) – that kept Rain Diary’s underground success crowing towards larger audiences. And then came the cursed Corona that caused first minor and later bigger “hiccups” that led to somewhat dramatic member changes. In 2021 Rain Diary was in the verge of break up: Band’s just-found exceptionally talented new singer had to quit due to severe health reasons. After short hiatus, the band found strength from fellow musicians and fans encouragements.

It’s one out of million kind of luck that struck Rain Diary: The band found an absolute gem from the legendary Bar Loose where Joonas Verho was playing with his previous band. It was a stellar performance Joni Bitter got to witness as his club manager role. The band finally found THE singer and managed to fulfil its honour to support Lord of The Lost in their 2022 ensemble tour. After LOTL mastermind Chris Harms stated that “Circles is one the best pop songs he has heard for years”, all doubt and regret was left behind: LET’S DO THIS!

And here we are with the Night Church. Let it do its own justice, let it shine the night light and pave the road for winterwave.

Listen to the album on music services (Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/raindiary-nightchurch

Tracklist/ISRC-codes:

Night Church – FI3FC2665502
Dark Flowers – FIRD82500001
Naive – FI3FC2665512
Run & Shout – FI3FC2665503
Damaged – FI3FC2665504
Supercherie – FI3FC2665505
Down – FI3FC2665506
End of The World – FI3FC2665507
Ghost – FI3FC2665508
Fire – FI3FC2665509
All The Love Will Fade Away – FI3FC2665510

Focus tracks: Nigh Church, Naive, Supercherie

Next live show: LA 4.4. Maanalainen (Tampere, FIN) w/ Hateful Chains, Black Totem +tba

Rain Diary is a Finnish rock band that plays beautiful and twisted dark wave tunes. The band bears its roots in Finnish melancholy, the scenery of evergreen forests, nightless nights and snow-covered wilderness, though the band constantly breaks this easily labelled HIM/Nightwish-stereotype by breathing in something new. Rain Diary injects urban feel with the drumming electronics and clever pop elements making the band a must-see for the fans of Depeche Mode, Placebo and alike. Rain Diary’s music genre has been labelled as winterwave.

Rain Diary are:
Joonas Verho – vocals
Tytti Toppari-Pellikainen – keyboards. vocals
Teemu Rantanen – guitar
Joni Bitter – bass, guitar, programming
Lauri Kujasalo – drums

https://raindiary.com/
https://www.facebook.com/RainDiary
https://www.instagram.com/raindiarygram
https://www.tiktok.com/@raindiaryofficial
https://raindiary.bandcamp.com/

SAMANTHA MARTIN & DELTA SUGAR Release ‘The Shape I’m In’ Single from “A Beautiful Buzz” Live Album

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Two-time JUNO Nominee ‘Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar’ release their second single “The Shape I’m In” from their upcoming record A Beautiful Buzz. The single is available on Friday March 27 on all available platforms HERE. Stream the YouTube audio HERE.

Originally written and recorded by legendary Canadian rock outfit The Band, “The Shape I’m In” stands as one of this country’s most electrifying musical exports—though many listeners don’t realize the song’s deep Canadian roots. Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar reclaim the classic with a bold, full-bodied reinterpretation, transforming it into a fiery, soul-drenched revival powered by their explosive 10-piece line-up.

Featuring searing horn arrangements, gospel-charged backing vocals, and Samantha’s powerhouse, southern-revival delivery, the track surges with grit, swagger, and raw emotional release. Adding even more star power, JUNO Award-winning multi-instrumentalist Steve Marriner (MonkeyJunk) joins the band, bringing his unmistakable tone and roots authenticity to a performance that feels both reverent and radically alive.

The result is a triumphant celebration of a Canadian classic—reimagined with the sweat, soul, and unrelenting energy that has made Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar a must-see force on international stages.

Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar are set to release their new live album A Beautiful Buzz via Gypsy Soul Records on May 22, 2026. Captured during the band’s Love Is All Around Tour across Western Canada in 2022, the album documents the raw power, soul, and communal energy that have made Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar one of Canada’s most electrifying live acts.

The CD and limited edition gatefold double vinyl editions of the album are available via www.samanthamartinmusic.com/store with the digital edition available on all streaming platforms HERE.

Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar occupy a rare space in modern roots blues music: deeply reverent of soul and gospel tradition, yet unafraid to push those forms into something louder, sweatier, and fiercely alive. Led by Martin’s unmistakable, powerhouse vocal delivery, the band has earned a reputation as one of Canada’s most commanding live acts, equal parts grit, grace, and emotional force.

A two-time JUNO Award nominee and seven-time Canadian Blues Award nominee for Female Vocalist of the Year, Samantha Martin has long drawn comparisons to the great soul shouters of the past. As Rhythm & Booze put it, “Samantha Martin’s name can be talked of in the same sentence as Etta James, Tina Turner, and Aretha Franklin. It’s soul for the modern age with a turbocharger.” Paris Move (France) went further, calling her “indispensable, Samantha Martin, the new Southern soul tornado.”

Those comparisons aren’t casual. Over the course of their catalogue, discerning listeners will hear echoes of Mavis Staples, Sharon Jones, Otis Redding, Booker T. & the MG’s, and the Memphis Horns, all filtered through a modern, road-hardened sensibility. It’s classic soul DNA delivered with contemporary urgency and volume. As Glide Magazine noted, “a jaw-dropping display of vocal prowess that highlights this band’s brand of supercharged blues. Comparisons of soul greats run rampant, but like Brittany Howard, Samantha Martin might be the next musical game changer.”

Mixed by Renan Yildizdogan and Ross Hayes Citrullo, the in-house team at Gypsy Soul Records, A Beautiful Buzz marks a first for the band: a long-overdue live album capturing the raw electricity that has defined Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar onstage for over a decade.

Recorded during the band’s Love Is All Around Tour across Western Canada in 2022, A Beautiful Buzz was born under extraordinary circumstances. Originally scheduled for January and repeatedly delayed by the final wave of COVID-era disruptions, the tour finally launched in November, with Martin six months pregnant. Undeterred, a 13-person touring party loaded into a sprinter and rental car and pushed west from the sub-zero cold of Saskatoon toward the West Coast.

Night after night, the shows carried a heightened emotional charge, but one final performance stood apart, crackling with urgency, joy, and the awareness that one chapter was closing just as another was about to begin. That moment became A Beautiful Buzz, a testament to resilience, love, and transformation, capturing a band at full throttle and an artist on the edge of profound personal change.

For many listeners, the album lands somewhere in the lineage of Joe Cocker’s Mad Dogs & Englishmen, a communal, unrestrained live soul revue where horns, grit, gospel, and sweat collide. It’s not a polished live souvenir; it’s the sound of a band at peak intensity, feeding off the room and giving it everything back.

With a new studio album already in development for 2027, A Beautiful Buzz stands not as a detour or placeholder, but as a deliberate statement, finally committing to record the live force that made Samantha Martin & Delta Sugar essential in the first place.

“The Love Is All Around tour, initially set for January 2022, faced the trials of postponement until November 2022—marking the closing chapter of COVID-era delays. By the time the tour kicked off, I was six months pregnant with my son. I’ve never been one to be easily deterred. So, clad in a winter jacket that barely zipped, our 13-person touring party loaded into a sprinter and a rental car and embarked on a tour from the sub-zero temperatures of Saskatoon to the balmy West Coast of Canada. Each show was a whirlwind of energy and emotion, but one stood out above the rest. Perhaps it was the excitement of the final show, or maybe it was the realization that my life was about to change in a big way. Whatever the reason, the atmosphere was electric, filled with a beautiful buzz that I wanted to share with you. This album captures the magic I felt, and is a testament to resilience, love, and the power of music amidst life’s transformations.” – Samantha Martin

A BEAUTIFUL BUZZ – ALBUM TRACK LISTING

1- Love is All Around – 3:35 (S. Martin, J. Chisholm)
2- Don’t Have To Be – 3:02 (S. Martin, A. Beer-Colacino, A. Warner)
3- You’re The Love – 3:37 (S. Martin, C. Chaffey)
4- Good Trouble – 3:18 (S. Martin, S. Vinnick)
5- All Night Long – 4:39 (S. Martin, C. Chaffey, M. McCallum, D. Yates, D. Nash, S. Marriner)
6- The Shape I’m In (feat. Steve Marriner) – 3:58 (Robbie Robertson)
7- I’ve Got a Feeling – 6:58 (S. Martin, C. Chaffey)
8- My Crown – 5:53 (Rench)
9- Loving You Is Easy – 7:25 (S. Martin)
10- “Band Intro” – (1:48) (S. Martin)
11- Pass Me By – (3:31) (S. Martin, C. Chaffey)
12- Them Changes – 3:54 (George Buddy Miles)
13- Loving Cup – 6:25 (M. Jagger, K. Richards)

PRODUCTION CREDITS

Recorded November 26, 2022 @ A.C.T. Theatre in Maple Ridge, BC
Mixed by Renan Yildizdogan and Ross Hayes Citrullo at RHC Music in Toronto, ON
Mastered by Phil Demetro Mastering in Toronto, ON

Lead Vocals & Acoustic Guitar: Samantha Martin
Background Vocalists: Tafari Anthony & Sherie Marshall
Electric Guitar: Curtis Chaffey
Bass: Ian McKeown
Drums: Will Fisher
Keys: Jeff Heisholt
Trombone: Emily Ferrell
Saxophone: Andrew Moljgun
Trumpet: Brian Walters
Special guest vocalist and acoustic guitar on “Shape I’m In” and 2nd electric on “Them Changes” and “Loving Cup”: Steve Marriner

HEAVEN & HELL Celebrates DIO’s Third Act with Members of BLACK SABBATH on New Boxset “Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007-2009”

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HEAVEN & HELL – Photo by Chapman Baehler

BMG presents Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007–2009, a new collection focusing on the final chapter of Ronnie James Dio’s celebrated tenure with members of Black Sabbath. Reuniting with Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Vinny Appice under the name Heaven & Hell, the band returned to the stage and studio decades after their original run for an unexpected third act. Available today as 7LP and 4CD/Blu-ray boxed sets. Both editions include an illustrated book with new liner notes by Hugh Gilmour, along with a replica tour book and poster, and they can be ordered HERE.

An HD-upscaled video of “Children of the Sea” is out today.

Recorded during Dio’s final filmed concert in 2009, this performance of “Children Of The Sea” captures the legendary first song ever written by the Iommi-Dio partnership. Delivering a monumental transition from haunting melodies to a thunderous gallop, the track showcases Dio’s “astonishing” vocal power on the world’s biggest metal stage. It serves as a definitive live document of the band’s rejuvenation, proving that the iconic riff still makes the hairs on the back of your neck stand up, nearly thirty years later.

Tune into the official Heaven & Hell YouTube channel on March 30 at 8pm BST / 9pm CET for the full Heaven & Hell The Making Of The Devil You Know (HD Interview Video) Watch Party – click HERE. Now available in HD, the full interview was previously only available on the original The Devil You Know bonus DVD.

The collection marks the first time the complete Live From Radio City Music Hall performance appears on vinyl, and features eight tracks making their vinyl debut, including studio recordings from The Dio Years and select live performances. The Blu-ray expands the set with video from Live From Radio City Music Hall and Neon Nights: 30 Years Of Heaven & Hell – Live at Wacken, plus band interviews.

The set follows the band’s reunion run, beginning with their triumphant 2007 New York performance, Live From Radio City Music Hall, followed by the Top 10 studio album The Devil You Know in 2009, and the live album Neon Nights: 30 Years Of Heaven & Hell – Live at Wacken, recorded later that year on tour in Germany.

Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007–2009
4CD Track Listing

Disc One: The Devil You Know

“Atom and Evil”
“Fear”
“Bible Black”
“Double The Pain”
“Rock And Roll Angel”
“The Turn Of The Screw”
“Eating The Cannibals”
“Follow The Tears”
“Neverwhere”
“Breaking Into Heaven”
Bonus Tracks from The Dio Years
“The Devil Cried”
“Shadow Of The Wind”
“Ear In The Wall”

Disc Two: Live from Radio City Music Hall

“E5150 / After All (The Dead)”
“The Mob Rules”
“Children Of The Sea”
“Lady Evil”
“I”
“The Sign Of The Southern Cross”
“Voodoo”
“The Devil Cried”

Disc Three: Live from Radio City Music Hall

“Computer God”
“Falling Off the Edge Of The World”
“Shadow Of The Wind”
“Die Young”
“Heaven And Hell”
“Lonely Is the Word”
“Neon Knights”

Disc Four: Neon Nights: 30 Years Of Heaven & Hell

“Mob Rules”
“Children Of The Sea”
“I”
“Bible Black”
“Time Machine”
“Fear”
“Falling Off The Edge Of The World”
“Follow The Tears”
“Die Young”
“Heaven And Hell”
“Neon Knights”

Breaking Out Of Heaven 2007–2009
7LP Track Listing

LP One: The Devil You Know

Side One

“Atom and Evil”
“Fear”
“Bible Black”

Side Two

“Double The Pain”
“Rock And Roll Angel”
“The Turn Of The Screw”
“Eating The Cannibals”

LP Two: The Devil You Know

Side One

“Follow The Tears”
“Neverwhere”
“Breaking Into Heaven”

Side Two: Bonus Tracks

“The Devil Cried” from The Dio Years
“Shadow Of The Wind” from The Dio Years
“Ear In The Wall” from The Dio Years

LP Three: Live from Radio City Music Hall

Side One

“E5150 / After All (The Dead)”
“The Mob Rules”
“Children Of The Sea”

Side Two

“Lady Evil”
“I”
“The Sign Of The Southern Cross”

LP Four: Live from Radio City Music Hall

Side One

“Voodoo”
“The Devil Cried”

Side Two

“Computer God”
“Falling Off the Edge Of The World”
“Shadow Of The Wind”

LP Five: Live from Radio City Music Hall

Side One

“Die Young”
“Heaven And Hell”

Side Two

“Lonely Is the Word”
“Neon Knights”

LP Six: Neon Nights: 30 Years Of Heaven & Hell

Side One

“Mob Rules”
“Children Of The Sea”
“I”

Side Two

“Bible Black”
“Time Machine”
“Fear”

LP Seven: Neon Nights: 30 Years Of Heaven & Hell

Side One

“Falling Off The Edge Of The World”
“Follow The Tears”
“Die Young”

Side Two

“Heaven And Hell”
“Neon Knights”

Blu-Ray Video Content
Live from Radio City Music Hall
Extras:

Heaven And Hell Road Movie
Hail The Gods Of Metal
Meet The Mob
Radio City
The Wisdom Of Dio

Neon Nights: 30 Years Of Heaven & Hell
Extras:
30th Anniversary Interviews

Ronnie James Dio
Geezer Butler
Vinny Appice
Tony Iommi

Ronnie James Dio Tribute (2010)

Tony Iommi
Vinny Appice
Geezer Butler

DARK RIDE’s New Album “Blade Manor” Out Now

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California-based melodic punk rock band DARK RIDE celebrate the release of their new full-length album “Blade Manor”, out now via Fiend Force/Massacre Records.

Following the previously released singles and videos “Rewind” and “Coffin”, which introduced the album’s blend of high-energy punk, horror aesthetics and cinematic storytelling, “Blade Manor” is now fully available, marking a bold new chapter for the band.

ORDER / STREAM THE ALBUM HERE: https://massacre-records.com/darkride_blademanor_sale/

In addition, the band are currently working on a new official video for the track “Life At The End Of October”, which will be released soon.

Blending infectious melodies, dark humor and atmospheric elements, the album draws inspiration from classic horror films, ‘80s and ‘90s pop culture, and West Coast punk rock, while incorporating subtle metal influences into its dynamic sound.

Created by singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Emilio Menze, “Blade Manor” showcases DARK RIDE at their most focused and ambitious, combining cinematic vision with sharp songwriting and a distinctive identity within the modern punk scene.

Produced by Randy Moore and Olav Tabatabai, with mixing by Olav Tabatabai and mastering by Zack Ohren (Castle Ultimate Productions), the album delivers a powerful and cohesive sonic experience that bridges underground attitude with broader appeal.

DARK RIDE online:
https://www.instagram.com/darkridesc/
https://www.facebook.com/darkridesc