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YOUR LAST BREATH Drop New Music Video for ‘All I’ve Got Is Misery’

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Hailing from the Twin Cities of Minnesota, Your Last Breath emerged from the chaos of 2020 with one mission: to create a raw, aggressive sound that embodies the pain, frustration, and defiance of a generation at a breaking point. Fusing the brutality of metalcore with the spirit of pop-punk and alternative rock, Your Last Breath delivers an explosive, cathartic experience both on record and in their electrifying live shows.

Conceived by guitarist-vocalist Dustan Cano in 2021, following a far-too-close brush with death, YourLastBreath represents a second chance at life. Starting from humble beginnings as a garage band in small town Minnesota, the band quickly made a name for themselves within the Midwest metalcore scene, delivering fiercely personal and intense music that addresses topics relating to worldview, mental health struggles, and the relentless battle to overcome adversity. In 2025, the band aims to cement their place as a household name in the industry, releasing breakout debut single “All Bite” early in the year, with subsequent releases to follow.

Listen to YOUR LAST BREATH on Spotify

The band’s signature sound—marked by crushing breakdowns, driving guitar riffs, and emotionally charged lyrics—is built around the vocal fury of frontman Dakota Adams and the melodic prowess of Dustan Cano, whose passionate deliveries resonate with listeners who seek both aggression and vulnerability. Cano’s captivating guitar work propels their sound further, focusing on creating riffs and melodies that get stuck in the heads of listeners. The calculated precision of Brandon Scheffen on drums and Bryce Laing on bass provides a strong backbone, while Dustan and Dakota’s tag team vocal approach drives the band’s dynamic musical range. The sum of these parts results in a unique and far-reaching sound, with influences ranging from metalcore and pop punk to emo and alternative rock. Your Last Breath creates music that has something for everyone, all while retaining a cohesive and unified flow.

High-octane live performances are a norm for the band, stemming from Dakota Adams’ travelling experience and Commercial Vocal Performance degree from Belmont University, which guide the group and contribute to an exciting and high energy experience, captivating audiences of all demographics. Their ability to connect with fans in an authentic and visceral way has earned them a loyal following, making them one of the most exciting young acts in the metalcore and pop-punk scenes alike. The future is bright for Your Last Breath, and the journey is only just beginning.

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NOVOMUNDO Launch Video for New Single ‘Deathless’ from Upcoming Debut LP

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As recently announced, NOVOMUNDO will release their debut album, “The Cursed Cult”, on March 1st, 2026.

Today, the Rome-based band presents a new single from the album. With “Deathless”, NOVOMUNDO showcases all the key elements of their complex sound, combining thrash riffs, avalanche-like grooves and atmospheric touches with a tribal character.

The band comments on the single and video:

“The song is about the idea that if you are remembered, death is not the end! What better way to express ‘life after death’ on an album that deals with Voodoo? ZOMBIES! And what better way to represent zombies than through the Master who created their modern imagery? George A. Romero’s ‘Night of the Living Dead’ has been re-edited and reworked to create a striking, fresh piece as a tribute to the director.”

NOVOMUNDO was born near Rome around 2012 with the idea to blend heavy and groovy music textures alongside various influences, rhythms, and instruments from all over the world. After some line-up changes over the years, the band rewrote and refined some of their previous material, releasing “Echoes of Ego”: four songs focused on mid-paced ferocity and exotic grooves, with themes exploring modern world decay, primeval instincts, and nightmarish visions.

“The Cursed Cult” represents the band’s first full-length effort: a darker and more crushing take on their renewed sound. The album explores Voodoo culture, its symbols and meanings, interpreted through the lens of contemporary life. Fourteen tracks of ferocity and raw energy blend dark ambient passages with a rotten edge, fusing death-groove and 2000s metal influences enriched by modern tones and crust-core elements.

The album is a concept piece centered on Voodoo — its mysteries, rituals, and symbolic icons. Lyrically, it touches on slavery, prejudice, and death as a way to give value to life, among other themes. Across the tracks, listeners are guided through the pantheon of Voodoo deities, called Loa, exploring their stories and traits as metaphors to convey the album’s core messages. The soundscape of NOVOMUNDO evokes emotional instability and a sense of unease, symbolizing the fear stemming from ignorance and unfamiliarity.

Tracklist:

01 Son of Mawu
02 Deathless
03 Erzulie
04 Bokor
05 The Coven
06 Mojo
07 Vodun
08 OSFTG
09 Le Marriage de Brigitte
10 Warlord
11 God’s Violence
12 Maitresse La-Sirene
13 Papa Legba
14 Orishas

Line-up:

Valerio Cristiani – Vocals
Carlo Ridolfi – Guitar
Fabio Ciccone – Guitar
Fausto Idini – Drums

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LIONS AT THE GATE Ignite New Era with ‘Burn The Candle’ Single & Video

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Metal powerhouse LIONS AT THE GATE proudly announce the release of their explosive new single, “Burn The Candle,” which arrives alongside a visually striking music video directed by Vicente Cordero. This marks the band’s first official unveiling since signing with Reigning Phoenix Music. The track delivers a sharpened edge, renewed urgency, and a bold declaration of what fans can expect from the band’s next era, set to unfold in 2026.

Stream “Burn The Candle” now: https://latg.rpm.link/burnthecandlePR

With its searing riffs, thunderous rhythm section, and impassioned vocal performance, “Burn The Candle” stands as a rallying cry for unity amid division, a theme at the heart of the band’s creative vision.

Frontman Cristian Machado shares powerful insight into the song’s meaning:
“Burn The Candle is a song about the divide being driven into our societies. Hatred is being normalized right in front of our eyes. No one is immune to it, we are being fed constant direction to build fortresses around our hearts because it’s a war out there, and so lead your ego into battle. This song yells out to people, divided we are like sheep waiting to be led to a slaughter. So proudly we wave the triple-edged sword driven into the side of humanity: greed, pride, lust. I know eventually we open our eyes, but for how much longer will we burn the candle at both ends.”

Of the signing, Reigning Phoenix Music co-founder Gerardo Martinez states: “We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Lions at the Gate to the roster. With their deep-rooted legacy, fearless sound and bold vision, they embody exactly the kind of creative force we’re proud to support. Their debut album showed what happens when raw emotion meets uncompromising craftsmanship and we could not be more excited to help amplify what’s coming next.”

The partnership with Reigning Phoenix Music marks a milestone moment for LIONS AT THE GATE, who enter this new phase with sharpened purpose and an unrelenting creative fire. “Burn The Candle” serves as the first spark of what is to come as the band builds toward an ambitious release cycle in 2026. Watch the new video clip now premiering here:

Adding fuel to the momentum, LIONS AT THE GATE are currently on tour with the legendary DEATH ANGEL, bringing their ferocious live energy to stages across the country and giving fans an early taste of their revitalized sound.

With a new label home, a blistering new single, and a vision focused firmly on the future, LIONS AT THE GATE are poised to make 2026 their most defining year yet!

FULL TOUR DATES:
12/5 – Worcester, MA – The Palladium
12/6 – Albany, NY – Empire Live
12/7 – Reading, PA – Reverb
12/10 – Dallas, TX – Southside Ballroom
12/11 – Houston, TX – Warehouse Midtown
12/12 – Corpus Christi, TX – House of Rock
12/13 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes
12/15 – Albuquerque, NM – Sunshine Theater
12/16 – Tucson, AZ – 191 Toole
12/17 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco

Tickets are available HERE

About LIONS AT THE GATE:

Nestled in the creative heart of Los Angeles, LIONS AT THE GATE features an ensemble of seasoned musicians, including vocalist Cristian Machado, formerly of ILL NIÑO, alongside guitarists Diego Verduzco and Ahrue Luster, whose past stints with ILL NIÑO and MACHINE HEAD have seasoned their artistry. They are joined by drummer Josh Cuadra. Together, they burst onto the music scene with their electrifying debut single “Not Even Human,” which rocketed to #3 on the Apple Metal charts, followed by “Bed of Nails,” celebrated for its widespread acclaim on Billboard. Their debut album, The Excuses We Cannot Make, launched in August 2023, marking a bold new chapter and debuting on Billboard’s Top 100, Top New Artists, and Heatseekers charts. LIONS AT THE GATE have shared stages with icons like LACUNA COIL and NITA STRAUSS.

As they leave their past projects behind, these artists fully embrace their creative freedom and fresh inspiration. Machado’s vocals are at their peak, masterfully blending grace and aggression, while the expert instrumentation of Verduzco, Luster, and Cuadra add dynamic layers and enhance the emotional impact of each note. The band maintains its signature heavy dynamics, anchored by powerful choruses that perfectly complement the robust rhythms of their music.

LIONS AT THE GATE is:
Cristian Machado — vocals
Diego Verduzco — rhythm guitar
Ahrue Luster — lead guitar
Josh Cuadra — drums / percussion

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The Wait Is Over! It’s Time to ‘Ride The Sky’ with NUCLEAR MESSIAH

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You can’t say you weren’t warned. You can’t hide under the table and complain that nobody told you. Two weeks you’ve had to get ready for this, and if you’re still unprepared, tough luck. Nuclear Messiah are here, and they’re going to keep coming at you for weeks to come.

And that’s before the album even drops. Once it gets here, there’s nothing you can do.

Because Nuclear Messiah is more than an album. It’s a living timeline of rock and metal — from the pioneers of the past to the trailblazers of today; an apocalyptic, cinematic masterpiece — a sonic prophecy uniting a staggering line-up of 36 of the most iconic musicians in rock and metal history, representing every era of heavy music, and uniting icons from thrash, classic rock, hard rock, and progressive metal:

We’re letting you off lightly today. As if anything involving the combined talents of Chris Poland (Megadeth), Alan Davey (Hawkwind) and Vinny Appice (Black Sabbath) could be described as light. And when you add the God of Hell Fire, the almighty Arthur Brown to the brew, and then hand them a Lucifer’s Friend song to play with…

“My first exposure to Lucifer’s Friend was when I first moved to LA in 1977,” says Chris Poland. “I was surprised when I heard we were covering one of their songs. ‘Ride the Sky’ is such a great song and Arthur’s dramatic vocal style takes it to a whole new place. Especially the last chorus where Arthur really goes for it. And the band follows suit, getting more and more intense right to the end.”

Alan Davey agrees. He and Arthur have worked together in the past, on the singer’s Monster’s Ball album (also available from Cleopatra Records), and he enthuses, “It’s always fun to work on songs with Arthur and those fiery vocals of his. Doing the bass and synths for this single was a blast!”

Arthur Brown – The God of Hell Fire Returns!

The accompanying video only adds to the inferno, as film-makers Fred Aching and Holly West explain. “This track had [us] from the first note, making the video a breeze to create. Chris Poland’s got a masterpiece, and we are proud to help bring it to the screen. With vibrant Arthur Brown moments throughout, it becomes a standout experience for fans—a colorful, psychedelic rush from beginning to end.”

Even more impressively, Chris admits, “With the solid rhythm section of Vinnie and Alan, it is one of my favorite songs we recorded for the Nuclear Messiah project.” And that really is high praise.

Set for release in the new year, Nuclear Messiah offers up an unprecedented gathering of rock and metal royalty, across a thunderous, all-star concept album constructed around Chris Poland’s visionary guitar.

“Chris isn’t just a guitarist — he’s a Spirit of Sound,” says Brian Perera, Cleopatra’s founder and the album’s executive producer. “Nuclear Messiah was built around his brilliance and brought to life by an army of legends who share his passion and precision.”

An army indeed! Alongside Vinny, Arthur and Alan, Chris Poland is joined by fellow Megadeth alumni, Marty Friedman, David Ellefson, Glen Drover, Shawn Drover and Chris Adler, plus a stellar cast of other guests: Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal (Guns N’ Roses, Sons of Apollo), Mick Box (Uriah Heep), Joel Hoekstra (Whitesnake, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Night Ranger), Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Beck, Bogert & Appice, King Kobra), Simon Wright (AC/DC, Dio), Don Airey (Deep Purple, Rainbow, Ozzy Osbourne), Rick Wakeman (Yes), Jonathan Cain (Journey, The Babys), Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater, Sons of Apollo, Black Country Communion), Bob Daisley (Ozzy Osbourne, Rainbow, Gary Moore, Uriah Heep), Phil Soussan (Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Last in Line), Vinnie Moore (UFO, Alice Cooper), Joe Bouchard (Blue Öyster Cult), Tim “Ripper” Owens (Judas Priest, Iced Earth, Yngwie Malmsteen), Joe Lynn Turner (Rainbow, Deep Purple, Yngwie Malmsteen), Sebastian Bach (Skid Row), Andrew Freeman (Last in Line, Lynch Mob), Marc Lopes (Ross the Boss, Metal Church, Let Us Prey), Pat Travers (Pat Travers Band), Ronnie Romero (Rainbow, Michael Schenker Group, Lords of Black), Lance Lopez (Supersonic Blues Machine, Billy Gibbons), Greg T. Walker (Blackfoot, Lynyrd Skynyrd family), Steve DiGiorgio (Testament, Death, Sadus), Thor (Thor), Fred Aching (Dead Groove, Kings of Thrash, BulletBoys, Powerflo, BillyBio), and Jürgen Engler (Die Krupps).

Maybe you think you can imagine what it sounds like. Maybe you’ll listen to “Ride The Sky” and say to yourself, “uh huh.”

Don’t. Nuclear Messiah isn’t simply louder than the sum of its parts. It is, quite possibly… nah. Let’s not spoil the surprise. Just keep your eyes open for a host more singles to come this year, and into 2026 as well. And after that? The countdown starts here.

SINGLE: https://orcd.co/ nuclearmessiah_ridethesky

P.O.D. Pay Tribute to The Beatles on Milestone Anniversary with Official Video for ‘Don’t Let Me Down’

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The powerhouse U.S. rockers P.O.D. have unveiled the official video for ‘Don’t Let Me Down’ — a cover of the classic by The Beatles. The release coincides with a significant anniversary: 5 December 2025 marks 60 years since The Beatles’ last live performances in their hometown of Liverpool.

On 5 December 1965, The Beatles took to the stage twice at the Liverpool Empire Theatre, delivering what would become their final concerts ever in the city. The shows were part of their 1965 UK tour, which concluded a week later. By releasing their video today, P.O.D. honours the enduring legacy of The Beatles — celebrating the music, the milestones, and the timeless influence the Liverpool legends continue to have over generations of musicians and fans.

5 December also marks the first date of P.O.D.’s Latin American tour, beginning at the Carioca Club, São Paolo, Brazil. The first of nine dates, they’ll play a further six shows in Brazil as well as a show in each of Argentina and Chile.

The video for ‘Don’t Let Me Down’ showcases the Southtown icons signature energy whilst paying homage to one of the Fab Four’s most beloved songs, and offers a little taste of what their Latin American fans can expect. You can watch the video HERE

Sonny Sandoval takes the blueprint laid down by John Lennon and infuses it with his own contemporary edge, delivering the lyrics with a renewed emotional punch that gives the song a rich, modern heaviness. Marcos Curiel’s fierce, textured backing vocals, puncture the song elevating it beyond simply a tribute. They craft a version that not only honors the spirit of the original, but firmly establishes its own distinct identity within P.O.D.’s sonic world.

“As cliché as it may sound, we’ve always admired The Beatles from the very beginning of our songwriting journey,” says Marcos Curiel. “Their melodies, the hooks, and fearless experimentation inspired us to craft our own take on the classic “Don’t Let Me Down,” with nothing but the utmost respect. Thank you for helping lay the foundation of what we all know today as rock ‘n roll, pop, and metal.”

In true road-warrior fashion, the band has barely paused for breath, having only just wrapped a major U.S. Fall tour alongside Daughtry and Seether. And the momentum isn’t slowing down. The group has confirmed they’ll be bringing the party to Europe for the Summer 2026 festival season, – UK (Download), Austria (Nova Rock), Belgium (Graspop), Portugal (Rock N Rio), Switzerland (Summerside), Denmark (Copenhell), Finland (Tuska), Germany (Rockharz, Wacken Open Air) and Spain (Resurrection). They have also announced they will be playing Sick New World in Texas, in October 2026. Tickets are available HERE.

In May 2024, P.O.D. released their 11^th album VERITAS via Mascot Records. The album was a Top 10 hit across the U.S. Billboard Current Hard Rock, Current Rock, and Current Alternative Album charts, and has already surpassed 71 million total streams. The band has released several singles from that album including the eruptive ‘AFRAID TO DIE’ featuring Jinjer vocalist Tatiana Shmayluk, ‘I GOT THAT’, and ‘I WON’T BOW DOWN’. ‘DROP’ features a vicious vocal feature from Lamb of God singer Randy Blythe. The album picked up major playlisting across Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, Pandora, and Deezer, and stream rolled support from SXM Octane, Loudwire, BBC Radio 1, BBC Radio 2, Kerrang! Radio, Metal Hammer, Knotfest, INKED, Revolver and more.

The platinum-selling superstars — Sonny Sandoval (vocals), Marcos Curiel (guitar), and Traa Daniels (bass) — remain in perpetual motion, never content to rest on past glories. Instead, they continue to evolve with each new chapter, all while staying true to the core of what has always defined P.O.D. – authenticity.

And the moment you’re in the crowd, watching them in full flow on stage, that message becomes undeniable.

Tour dates
Tickets are available HERE.

2025, remaining shows

09 Dec – Tork n’ Roll, Curitiba – Brazil
10 Dec – Mister Rock, Belo Horizonte – Brazil
12 Dec – Toinha Brasil Show, Brasília – Brazil
13 Dec – Carioca Club, São Paolo – Brazil
15 Dec – Arena Sur, Buenos Aires – Argentina
17 Dec – Teatro Coliseo, Santiago De Chile – Chile

2026

10-13 Jun – Download, Donnington – UK
14 Jun – Nova Rock, Nickelsdorf – Austria
18 – 19 Jun – Summer Punch Festival, Warsaw – Poland
20 Jun – Graspop, Dessel – Belgium
21 Jun – Rock N Rio, Lisbon – Portugal
25 Jun – Summerside, Grenchen – Switzerland
26 Jun – Copenhell, Copenhagen – Denmark
27 Jun – Tuska, Helsinki – Finland
03 Jul – Rockharz, Ballenstedt – Germany
04 Jul – Resurrection Fest , Viveiro – Spain
29 July – 1 Aug 2026 – Wacken Open Air, Wacken – Germany
24 Oct – Sick New World – Fort Worth, TX – USA

SLIK HELVETIKA Return with New Single ‘Solar Head’

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One of the heaviest bands to emerge from the Philadelphia rock scene is certainly Slik Helvetika. Who, will be returning on December 5, 2025 with a brand new single, “Solar Head” – which serves as a preview concerning what to expect from the band’s 2026 full-length, ‘Walk Through Fire,’ which will be released through Deko Entertainment.

“‘Solar Head’ begins with an unsettling actual recording of solar wind, then erupts into full ass kicking mode,” explains the group’s long-time singer/guitarist/songwriter Michael Myers. “The song is written about a mass coronal ejection large enough to engulf all in its path. A mass extinction level event.”

“What if this event’s energy had a consciousness? Let’s talk about that. Better yet, let’s write a full throttle heavy metal anthem around this this extinction level event with the tongue in cheek placement of some very aggressive cliches and lyrics! The Atomic Killpig rules this world!”

–To order, visit: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/inthesquare/slik-helvetika

From the glory days of the Philadelphia and New Jersey rock scene of the 80s that spawned Cinderella, Britny Fox, Pretty Poison, John Eddie, and an entire laundry list of artists who went forward to be stars, there was a band called Destroyer. These boys in Destroyer were *ssholes. Too young, bad attitudes, but really good, great songs, and ultra entertaining.

Going wide open full throttle, it would take them some time before they were a commodity that a record company of that day would even consider. Even though their self-released EP sold out of multiple pressings. When that glorious day came, there was a flash bulletin….“Sorry, grunge ate your genre”.

Led by Myers, the band had unknowingly sidestepped all the woes and pressures of being “that commodity” and unwanted influences. Taking some time to let the songs and playing develop to be the best it could resulted in that band today called Slik Helvetika. Lots of driving energy, melody, memorable chorus hooks, great playing and strong lyrics. Yes, it is a reincarnation of Destroyer with bigger balls, but incredibly tastefully done.

The line up has always featured Michael Myers on lead guitar and vocals – who has had the privilege of playing alongside a variety of talented musicians, such as Kjell Benner [formerly of Quiet Riot] Vern Parsons [Greg Howe]. Slik Helvetika and Destroyer have had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Cinderella, Trixter, Savatage, EZO, Kingdom Come, Malice, Foghat, Rick Derringer, Funny Money, [Kix side project], Krokus, Manowar, John 5 and many more.

And on December 5^th, Myers and co. proved once again that they are one of the most ferocious rock bands to ever come out of the Philly scene, with the arrival of “Solar Head.”

More information: slikhelvetika.com