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MAYHEM Drop New Single & Video ‘Despair’ from Upcoming Album

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Photo by Agnes Köhler, Nima Taheri, Joyce Van Doorn. Editing by Daniele Valeriani

The most influential black metal band in history returns with their seventh studio album, Liturgy of Death. With this new chapter, Mayhem once again cement their reputation as one of the most relentless forces in extreme metal. Nearly forty years into their career, the band turns its gaze toward the unavoidable truth of mortality. Liturgy of Death explores the philosophy of mortality with stark, uncompromising clarity. The album presents death not as an ending, but as a universal law that touches all life and exposes the fragility of human existence. This impermanence becomes a call to live with full intensity, for every gain and loss ultimately falls back into the same silence. Echoing ancient philosophies, the album portrays life as a transitional state and death as a gateway to a higher form of being, while the solemn, dark beauty of death permeates the entire work.

STREAM “DESPAIR” HERE

“Despair” captures this vision in its most visceral form. The track unravels the collapse of being through ritualistic chants, Latin invocations, and blistering blast beats that echo like the pulse of annihilation. Attila’s vocals summon an ancient, fatal truth: the fading of light, the inevitability of death, and the recognition of human fragility. “Despair” stands as the album’s stark revelation — the moment where death is not feared but understood.

PRE-ORDER LITURGY OF DEATH HERE

Liturgy of Death Tracklist:

Ephemeral Eternity (feat. Garm & Ulver)
Despair
Weep for Nothing
Aeon’s End
Funeral of Existence
Realm of Endless Misery
Propitious Death
The Sentence of Absolution
Life Is a Corpse You Drag (Bonus Track)
Sancta Mendacia (Bonus Track)

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MAYHEM – DEATH OVER EUROPE 2026

05-02-2026 · NL · Groningen · Spot
06-02-2026 · NL · Utrecht · Tivoli Vredenburg
07-02-2026 · DE · Herford · Kulturwerk Herford
08-02-2026 · BE · Liège · OM
10-02-2026 · UK · London · Electric Ballroom
11-02-2026 · FR · Paris · Elysée Montmartre
12-02-2026 · FR · Toulouse · Le Bikini
14-02-2026 · PT · Lisbon · LAV Lisboa Ao Vivo
15-02-2026 · ES · Madrid · La Riviera
17-02-2026 · IT · Milano · Alcatraz
18-02-2026 · CH · Solothurn · Kulturfabrik Kofmehl
19-02-2026 · AT · Vienna · Simm City
20-02-2026 · DE · Regensburg · Airport Eventhall
21-02-2026 · CZ · Prague · PAVILON C
22-02-2026 · DE · Berlin · Huxleys Neue Welt
24-02-2026 · PL · Gdansk · B90
25-02-2026 · LV · Riga · Spelet
26-02-2026 · FI · Helsinki · Kulttuuritalo
28-02-2026 · SE · Gothenburg · Eriksbergshallen

With Necrobutcher, Hellhammer, Attila, Morten, and Ghul locked into a unit tighter than ever, Liturgy of Death celebrates Mayhem’s own legacy, a continuation of the raw and uncompromising sound that defined their beginnings. The result is a merciless record – dark, fast, and unrelenting – that captures the band in their most dangerous and vital form. Forty-one years since their formation in Langhus, Mayhem remain a defining force in Norwegian black metal, continuing to shape the sound they helped create.

Watch previously released video: „Weep for Nothing“

MAYHEM line up:
Attila Csihar – Vocals
Ghul – Guitar
Hellhammer – Drums
Necrobutcher – Bass
Morten – Guitar

DAWN OF DESTINY Release Xmas Song 2025 ‘Night Of All Nights’

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Dawn of Destiny at Rathaus Herne. f.l. Michael Marquardt, Jeanette Scherff and Jens Faber. Photo: Patrick Mammen, Stadt Herne

DAWN OF DESTINY are releasing “Night Of All Nights,” the first Christmas song in the band’s history. In a press interview, Jens Faber said: “I’ve already written five or six Christmas songs, but why keep them to yourself? We have a label that’s willing to release our music. Besides, our lyrics are often thought-provoking, especially during the contemplative time of year.”

The song on all popular platforms: save-it.cc/epr/night-of-all-nights
or directly on Spotify

The current album is still available here dawnofdestiny.epr.rocks

Dawn Of Destiny is a constant in the German metal scene! For almost 20 years, the power metallers have been delivering one great album after another, with the last two albums reaching the millions on Spotify.

More Info:
dawnofdestiny.de/
www.facebook.com/dawnofdestiny.de

Extreme Metal Force YHWH Release New EP “Khatha”, Out Now

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Extreme metal powerhouse YHWH have unleashed their latest sonic assault with Khatha, a short but devastatingly punishing five-track EP that showcases the band at their most raw and uncompromising.

Khatha breathes life into previously unrecorded compositions, each track a brutal confrontation with human cruelty, societal injustice, and the darker corners of myth and the mind. With unrelenting intensity, YHWH deliver a statement that refuses to compromise, reinforcing their place as one of modern extreme metal’s most intense and thought-provoking forces.

Khatha strips away all pretense, delivering five tracks of pure extreme metal that challenge listeners to confront uncomfortable truths. From the opening salvo to the final crushing note, YHWH demonstrate why they’ve become essential listening for fans of uncompromising heavy music.
The previously unrecorded material showcases the band’s evolution while maintaining the ferocity that has defined their sound. Each composition serves as a mirror to humanity’s darkest impulses, forcing listeners to gaze unflinchingly into the abyss.

Khatha represents YHWH’s commitment to extreme metal at its most vital and unforgiving. In an era of overproduced mediocrity, the band delivers an honest statement that reminds us why extreme music matters. This is metal that doesn’t just entertain, it challenges, provokes, and leaves permanent scars.

For fans of uncompromising extreme metal who demand substance with their savagery, Khatha is essential listening.

Stream Now: https://orcd.co/khathaep

Check out Hell on Earth (The Root of All Evil) Lyric Video:

Formed in 2024, YHWH is a Belgian/Thai black metal band. All music is composed by Schem HaMephorash and her sister C. Bones, with S.M. Goat Ritual joining in June. Following their debut EP Tetragrammaton (April 2025, Wormholedeath), the band now unleashes the second chapter: Khatha. Prepare for the doom.

Also available: “Tetragrammaton”: orcd.co/tetragrammaton

https://thetrueyhwh.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/thetrueyhwh
http://www.youtube.com/@thetrueyhwh

THE OTHER Release New Single & Video ‘Vincent Price – Master of Menace’, New Album “Alienated” Entered The Official German Album Charts at #6

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Europe’s leading horror punk institution THE OTHER return with a brand-new single, “Vincent Price – Master Of Menace”, taken from the original soundtrack of the international documentary The Vincent Price Legacy.

The two-hour documentary – co-produced by daugher Victoria Price – covers the life and work of Hollywood legend Vincent Price and features interviews with colleagues such as Alice Cooper, Rob Zombie, John Landis, Joe Dante, and David Dastmalchian. The documentary will be shown at film festivals worldwide before being released for home entertainment by Wicked Vision.

The track appears in two versions – OST Version and Heavy Version – as 7″ in a bundle with their new album Alienated in the band’s web shop. The “Heavy Version” is only available on this 7” while the “Original Soundtrack Version” will also be released digitally on December 12, 2026 on all streaming platforms.

True to THE OTHER’s unmistakable style, the song is a catchy, theatrical tribute to one of horror cinema’s most iconic figures, blending dark punk energy with cinematic tension.

With “Vincent Price – Master Of Menace”, THE OTHER open yet another chapter in their long-running love letter to horror culture – this time honoring the legendary master of the macabre himself. Singer Rod Usher adds a few personal thoughts: “We’ve written a few songs about the movies of Vincent Price. ‘The Last Man On Earth’ appeared on our second album, as did ‘The Ghost Of Hollywood’ – a song about Price, Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff and other horror legends. Another Price-themed song – ‘The Murder in the House of Wax’ – is a track on our third album. Sadly we did not film a video for the new soundtrack song that is now coming out. We had some ideas but anything we would have filmed would have to live up to Vincent Price’s films. Which is impossible. So we decided not to do it.”

Stream the single HERE: https://save-it.cc/massacre/new_single_vincent-pricemaster-of-menace

The release follows a major milestone in the band’s career: their new album Alienated entered the German Album Charts at #6, marking one of the strongest chart placements in the band’s history. The record, released via Massacre Records, represents a powerful “back to the roots” return filled with goth-punk anthems, vintage horror vibes, and THE OTHER’s trademark macabre storytelling.

Order Alienated (CD, LP, Digital) HERE: https://massacre-records.com/the_other_alienated_sale/

Produced by Tim Schulte (Callejon, Massendefekt, Rogers) Alienated showcases the revitalized lineup featuring Rod Usher, Andy Only, J. Ends, Van Tom, and Jag Boone – a formation that has already proven its strength across the recently released singles A Ghost From The 80s, Hier Sein and the rock radio favorite: I Give You The Creeps.

THE OTHER are:
Rod Usher – Vocals
Jag Boone – Drums
Van Tom – Guitar, Backing-Vocals
J. Ends – Guitar, Backing Vocals
Andy Only – Bass, Backing Vocals

THE OTHER online: https://linktr.ee/theotherhorrorpunk

DRAKEN Sign with Dark Essence + Release Christmas Single ‘Jólablót’

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Dark Essence Records has welcomed the True Norwegian Hard Rock trio Draken to their roster and is ready to release the bands third album in the spring of 2026.

Formed in 2019 by Even Hermansen (guitar/vocals), Hallvard Gaardløs (bass/vocals) and André Drage (drums), Draken has carved out a fierce sonic identity at the crossroads of heavy rock and metal. Drawing inspiration from bands like High on Fire, Motörhead and Entombed, their sound is defined by down-tuned guitars, massive riffs and raw energy.

Draken has this to say about the signing:
We’re proud and excited to announce that Draken has signed with Dark Essence Records! A new chapter begins – and in 2026, we’ll release our third album Here Be Dragons. Recorded at Amper Tone and produced by the band together with engineer Kim Lillestøl.

This will be our heaviest and most uncompromising release yet – and we can’t wait to share it with you. Thanks to everyone who’s been with us so far. This one will go to 11…

To celebrate this news and the festive season we’re at, the track Jólablót from the new album is released today. You can stream/download the track here: https://orcd.co/jolablot

The band has this to say about Jólablót:
We woke up screaming one night, as we realized that we hadn’t yet written a true Norwegian disco metal banger about how much we fucking hate Christmas! I mean we hate all aspects of Christmas, the religious, the modern commercialisation of – imagine our shame! So, this is our humble attempt to rectify the situation once and for all. Think the evilest parts of Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor and Haddaway, with hints of Gojira, and maybe a little sprinkle of Refused.

We were originally going to call this epic party anthem Antichrist Mass but settled for the much more sensible Viking name Jólablót, after all the kids in our neighbourhood started threatening us with violence. Just as well, since we really do like drinking and eating around the time of the winter solstice. So happy jólablót to you too! Enjoy!

Their first two albums – Draken (2021) and Book of Black (2023) – were released on Swedish label Majestic Mountain Records and received strong reviews across Norwegian and European press. The upcoming album Here Be Dragons was recorded at Amper Tone in Oslo and produced by the band together with engineer Kim Lillestøl.

Draken has performed across Norway and Sweden and toured central Europe with Spidergawd. With a new label and a new album on the horizon, the band is ready to take things to the next level.

More information about DRAKEN can be found on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/drakentheband

THE ETERNAL Unleash First Video Single ‘It All Ends’ from Upcoming EP “Celestial”

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Australian-Finnish dark progressive gothic metal collective THE ETERNAL have announced their upcoming EP “Celestial“, set for release on January 16, 2026 via Reigning Phoenix Music, and have dropped the first video single, ‘It All Ends‘.

Pre-save / pre-order the EP, available on all major digital platforms and as an extremely limited-edition eco-friendly recycled vinyl: https://theeternal.rpm.link/celestialPR

‘It All Ends’ marks the first preview of “Celestial” and sets the tone with a powerful mix of haunting atmosphere, melancholic weight, and progressive finesse. The track unfolds slowly and deliberately, pulling the listener into its storm of brooding riffs, somber melodies, and an emotional vocal performance that feels both intimate and colossal. The song’s dynamics build toward a towering, epic finale that showcases the band’s cinematic approach to heavy music.

Stream/Download the single: https://theeternal.rpm.link/itallendsPR

Lyrically, ‘It All Ends’ cuts deep. Vocalist and guitarist Mark Kelson, who also designed & edited the video, explains:

“The lyrics of “It All Ends” convey a stark meditation on betrayal, disillusionment, and the collapse of trust. Through the recurring imagery of “empty words” and “broken shards,” the song captures the futility of promises that have lost their meaning and the devastation left in their wake. The repetition of the phrase “it all ends” underscores the inevitability and finality of this unraveling, while the storm imagery reflects the emotional turbulence beneath the surface. At its core, the song portrays the painful recognition that fractured communication and faithlessness lead to irreversible endings, leaving behind a lingering sense of loss that feels both suffocating and inescapable.”

With Mark Kelson (vocals/guitars) and Richie Poate (guitars) in Melbourne, joined by Jan Rechberger (drums, Amorphis) and Niclas Etelävuori (bass, ex‑Amorphis/Flat Earth) in Helsinki, THE ETERNAL are proving themselves a genuinely international collaboration and with the forthcoming EP, fans and first-time listeners alike get a first taste of the band’s signature intensity and powerful new material.