GAME OVER to Release “Crimes Against Reality (2026 remaster)” on February 20th

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photo by Adam Gritco — artwork by Mario López

Game Over will release “Crimes Against Reality (2026 remaster)” on February 20 through Scarlet Records.

Originally released by Scarlet Records in 2016, “Crimes Against Reality” was the third studio album for Game Over, at that time one of the youngest and most promising up’n’coming bands in the European thrash metal scene.

The record followed the widely successful “Burst Into The Quiet”, which put Game Over on the map and displayed their massive potential. Inspired by the classic Bay Area thrash scene of the Eighties, Game Over mixed those influences with modern sounds and a very distinctive personality.

Carefully remastered by the original top-notch producer Simone Mularoni, “Crimes Against Reality (2026 remaster)” contains ten tracks that mix sharp riffs, anthemic choruses and powerful rhythms, enriched by the use of unusual instruments such as Moogs and Hammonds, plus a wild bonus track recorded live by the present line-up. Lyrics vary from B-movie scenarios to social-political themes, science fiction, mythology and dystopian visions.

A killer work ten years ago, an even more ferocious headbanging rollercoaster right now!

  • third studio album for the Italian manic thrashers, originally released by Scarlet Records in 2016;
  • Game Over’s most commercially successful release ever;
  • originally produced and currently remastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studio;
  • cover & artwork by Mario López (Skeletal Remains, Toxik, Vulture);
  • FFO: Exodus, Testament, Metallica, Cro-Mags, Suicidal Tendencies, Excel;
  • “Crimes Against Reality (2026 remaster)” will be released in the following formats: jewel case CD, vinyl LP (100 transparent clear; 200 marbled red), digital

“Crimes Against Reality (2026 remaster)” tracklist:

1 What Lies Within…
2 33 Park Street
3 Neon Maniacs
4 With All That Is Left
5 Astral Matter
6 Fugue In D Minor (Allegro Ma Non Troppo)
7 Just A Little Victory
8 Gates Of Ishtar
9 Crimes Against Reality
10 Fix Your Brain
11 Neon Maniacs (Live At Tolminator 2025)

Total running time: 45:19

Line-up (2016):
Renato ʻReno’ Chiccoli – vocals, bass
Luca ʻZeero’ Zironi – guitar, backing vocals
Alessandro ʻSanso’ Sansone – guitar
Anthony ʻVender’ Dantone – drums

Presently working on the follow-up to the acclaimed “Face The End” album (2025), to be released in the second half of 2026, Game Over have been confirmed for the Ferrara Summer Festival (Italy) on June 14 supporting Megadeth, Anthrax, Black Label Society, Cavalera and Gaerea.

Game Over are:
Danny Schiavina – vocals
Luca ʻZeeroʼ Zironi – guitar, backing vocals
Alessandro ʻSansoʼ Sansone – guitar
Leonardo ʻLeoʼ Molinari – bass
Anthony ʻVenderʼ Dantone – drums

KALANDRA Share Beautiful Lyric Video for ‘Hymna til Blåfjell’ from New EP

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The Norwegian collective KALANDRA unveils a captivating lyric video for “Hymna til Blåfjell” (Hymm to Blue Mountain). The song reimagines a deeply cherished hymn from the beloved Norwegian NRK Christmas TV series. 

Through Kalandra’s mesmerising Nordic charms, the track becomes both a nostalgic hymn and an atmospheric ode to the timeless spirit of Blåfjell. 

Kalandra comments: 
This song is our take on one of the most beloved songs from a classic Norwegian Christmas TV series. The original was composed by Geir Bøhren and Bent Åserud, with lyrics by Gudny Hagen.
Blåfjell – or “Blue Mountain” – is the mythical home of the Blånisser (blue elves). Every winter, there’s a moment between sunset and darkness that we in Norway call Blåtimen – the blue hour – when the snowy mountains glow in deep shades of blue.

Bringing this song to life felt like revisiting a piece of our own childhood. We wanted to capture that same sense of wonder and magic we felt watching the series and translate it into the world of Kalandra. We hope our fellow Norwegians will feel the nostalgia – and that listeners everywhere can sense a bit of that northern winter magic, even if they’ve never heard the original.”

video was created by riivata.com

The song is taken from the recently released EP ‘Mørketid’, which features four tracks in total, two of which are carefully reimagined covers, alongside two of their original compositions.

The EP is out digitally via By Norse Music and can be found HERE.

Tracklist
01. Mitt Hjerte Alltid Vanker WATCH HERE
02. Till The End
03. Ghosts
04. Hymna Til Blåfjell WATCH HERE

Special anniversary show at Rockefeller!

On the 18th of February 2026, Kalandra will be celebrating 
their 15th anniversary. This special occassion will be marked with a concert at Rockefeller —their first performance in Oslo in almost two years, and their biggest headlineshow in Norway to date, together with special guest Sylvaine and IBEN. Tickets for the show are available down below.

Kalandra Shows 2025
19-11-2025 Amplifier – Perth (AUS)
21-11-2025 Stay Gold – Brunswick (AUS)
22-11-2025 Oxford Art Factory – Darlinghurts (AUS)
23-11-2025 The Bright Sight – Brisbane (AUS)

2026
18-02-2026 Rockefeller – Oslo (NO) Special anniversary show

Get your tickets here: https://www.ticketmaster.no/event/kalandra-billetter/96185708

Kalandra is a Norwegian/Swedish quartet that blends melancholic Nordic influences with gritty guitars and ethereal melodies, crafting haunting musical landscapes rooted in raw emotion and cinematic depth. Formed in 2011, the band has spent over a decade shaping a sound that is uniquely their own—building a dedicated studio space, refining their musical identity, and supporting acts such as Leprous, Gåte, Wardruna, Heilung and Eivør.

Following the success of their 2020 debut album The Line and their atmospheric soundtrack for the video game Kingdom Two Crowns: Norse Lands, Kalandra returned in 2024 with their second album A Frame of Mind. Drawing from their years of growth and collaboration, the new record is their most expansive to date—showcasing versatility while staying true to the immersive soundscape that defines them.

A Frame of Mind invites listeners on an introspective journey, reflecting on how life’s experiences shape our perception of the world. The album explores what we choose to include—and exclude—within the frame of our everyday lives, revisiting memories of hardship, childhood, and the growing uncertainty of the future.

With performances at major festivals like Hellfest, touring Australia and Europe, Kalandra continues to expand their audience across the world. 

BLOODRIDE Unveil New Video for ‘Kill without Hate’

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Old-school thrash metal veterans Bloodride return with their new video for the song, “Kill Without Hate,” a relentless attack on the cold, emotionless face of modern warfare. The track portrays the grim reality of violence removed from human consequence, where killing becomes as impersonal and routine as a video game.

Fast, brutal, and unflinching, “Kill Without Hate” is classic Bloodride: old-school thrash intensity fused with sharp, thought-provoking commentary.

“Kill without Hate” is a track taken from the band’s album Deafening, out via Wormholedeath Worldwide. The album is a thrash metal assault that pushes boundaries and leaves no neck unthrashed.

Stream Deafening: orcd.co/deafening

Previous videos: Come In Peace: youtu.be/NTyMVdclhxY, Erase and Replace: youtu.be/6poreFkybRA, King Of Pain: youtu.be/aSDmZ79LQo0

About Bloodride

Fierce Finnish thrash metal veterans Bloodride formed in 2000. They debuted with the EP Bloodridden Disease in 2004, followed by their first full-length album Crowned in Hell in 2011. Their fourth album, Idiocracy (2021), earned critical acclaim worldwide. Their sound blends old-school thrash with darker death metal tones and the raw edge of hardcore—pure neck-breaking intensity.
Over the years, Bloodride has torn through stages across Europe, sharing the stage with acts like Exhumed, Exodus, Nunslaughter, Toxic Holocaust, Whiplash, and Prestige. Live, they deliver nothing short of a perfect storm.

Follow Bloodride:
bloodride.com
www.facebook.com/bloodride
www.instagram.com/bloodride666
bloodride.bandcamp.com

DECLINE OF THE I Share Pro-Shot Live Video for ‘Diev Vide’

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French philosophically-themed black metallers DECLINE OF THE I share pro-shot live video for the song “Diev Vide”, lifted from the band’s fourth studio album “Johannes” from 2021. Watch the video below.

The video was filmed and edited in France in fall 2025 by Laura-Lee Soleman and engineered by Simon Assathiany.

DECLINE OF THE I is a combination of multifaceted, post-black metal and exploratory lyrics, that dwell on topics of existential philosophy. Originating from France (Paris, Île-de-France), the band was created by AK, who descends from a rich portfolio of past and on-going acts (including Vorkreist, Merrimack, The Order Of Apollyon, Neo Inferno 262, Malhkebre and Diapsiquir). DECLINE OF THE I is his most personal endeavor yet. The band’s first three albums were inspired by the works of French surgeon and neurologist, Henri Laborit. The latest album – “Wilhelm” from 2025 – pursues a different approach, based on the output of Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard, and marks the second installment of a new trilogy, started with “Johannes” in 2021.

Line-up:
AK – guitars, keyboards, vocals
SI – vocals
AD – bass
SK – drums

More information: Facebook | Instagram

SEMPER ACERBUS Battle Addiction in New ‘One Day at A Time’ Lyric Video & Single

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American Melodic Metalcore band Semper Acerbus is back and they bring us to the brink of poison and pain like exotic plague doctors bursting from the shadows and forging a path for us into the light! The band just dropped a heartfelt new single and lyric video entitled “One Day at A Time” which talks about addiction and recovery. The lyric video was directed by Marc Coronado and it is the second single & music video taken from their upcoming full-length album Following Omens which will be released on January 9, 2026 via Eclipse Records. The album was produced by Chris Mora (Upon a Burning Body, Kingdom Collapse, Chimaira) at Warhorse Recordings (San Antonio, TX).

“We had plans to do a very intricate concept video because of the great lyrical content and message but we had to change those plans” says lead vocalist Nelson Acerbus. “Sometimes things just don’t go as planned and with this video, that was the case. We were able to call in Marc Coronado once again who came to our rescue saving the day with an amazing lyric video which perfectly captures the message and meaning behind the song, and we’re thrilled everything turned out this way!”

Semper Acerbus go straight for the jugular with their blistering third metalcore album titled Following Omens, blasting us across deserts, dunes, mountains, and woodlands deep and dark in the pit of the heart. The vocals are a nuclear fusion of rip-saw growls accented and built on in key moments with layers of traditional lead and harmony lines both modern and medieval, all meant to paint you pictures and sever your soul. The rhythm tracks crash like waves in the wild, and the lyrics are mirrors haunted by the shadows of our deepest and darkest emotional ghosts. Moreover, this album is a guitar-lover’s dream, often schemed with melodic soloing deep in the mix during the verse, and in effect, sounding like orchestral strings in a supernatural soundtrack echoing inside a damp cave, a deep tunnel, or the nave of some sinister, abandoned, desecrated church. The more nostalgic platform solos are intricate and aesthetically gratifying, and the massive rhythm riffs are often so rich and complex that it feels like knights, rooks, and kings have overtaken a checkerboard. The album was produced by produced, mixed, and mastered by Chris Mora (Upon a Burning Body, Kingdom Collapse, Chimaira) at Warhorse Recordings in San Antonio, Texas. Artwork for the album and singles was created by Federico Bossinga at Abstract Chaos Design (Dark Funeral, Dimmu Borgir, Oceano, Old Man’s Child). Following Omens by Semper Acerbus will be released on January 9, 2026 via Eclipse Records.

Pre-Save or Pre-Order Following Omens at this location.

Following Omens track listing
01. Suffering Awaits
02. Unwanted
03. One Day at A Time
04. The Gallows
05. Alluring Vendetta
06. Archangel
07. Wounded
08. Torn Inside
09. District Coward

Semper Acerbus lineup
Nelson Acerbus (vocals), Jaime Vargas (guitar), Joe Dragich (guitar), Sammy Farhat (bass), Tyler Thomas (drums)

For more information about Semper Acerbus and their “Suffering Awaits” metalcore music video, please visit them on Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, or Eclipse Records and follow them on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, YouTube Music, Deezer, and Tidal now!

WORMWITCH to Headline Canadian Run in January 2026

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WORMWITCH will be kicking off the new year with a headlining run across Canada along with support from Vancouver’s SCALDING! The trek will kick off in Ottawa, ON on January 22 and will conclude on January 26 in Sherbrooke (QC). The full itinerary can be found below while tickets can be found HERE.

The band comments, “Wormwitch is finally making our long overdue return to the great Canadian shield, this time joined by our western brethren in Scalding. These are sure to be five frigid evenings of unhinged Canadian metal, square in the middle of what is predicted to be a particularly unforgiving winter.”

WORMWITCH will be supporting their eponymous fourth studio album, which was released on July 26, 2024 via Profound Lore Records and can be found HERE. The band is pleased to reveal that they are working on new music with an EP expected later this year!

WORMWITCH sets out to combine a melodic blackened death assault with the ferocity and attitude of crust punk and classic rock and roll, jettisoning the burdens of ceremony and pomp that dominate the genre today. 

WORMWITCH Canadian Tour Dates 2026 (w/ support from Scalding):
01/22: Ottawa, ON @ Dominion
01/23: Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace
01/24: Montreal, QC @ Cabaret Foufs
01/25: Quebec City, QC @ L’Anti Bar
01/26: Sherbrooke, QC @ Le Murdoc

The cover artwork for Wormwitch’s eponymous record was created by Abomination Hammer and can be found below along with the tracklist.

Tracklisting:
01: Fugitive Serpent
02: Envenomed
03: The Helm And The Bow [WATCH]
04: Inner War
05: Godmaegen [LISTEN]
06: Salamander
07: Wormsblood Necromancy
08: Bright And Poisonous
09: Draconick Sorcerous Canadian Witchknights [WATCH]

WORMWITCH UK Tour Dates
(Supporting WINTERFYLLETH w/ BIZARREKULT)

11/04: Newcastle (UK) @ The Lubber Fiend
11/05: Glasgow (UK) @ Audio
11/06: Nottingham (UK) @ Ghost
11/07: Exeter (UK) @ Cavern
11/08: London (UK) @ The Dome
11/09: Ipswich (UK) @ Deadsoul Festival
11/10: Manchester (UK) @ Rebellion

Like black wings from an obsidian sky, WORMWITCH descended from the darkness in 2015, somewhere upon the rain-soaked woodlands of coastal British Columbia. Animated from the bones of several local punk and metal bands, the new entity set out to combine a melodic blackened death assault with the ferocity and attitude of crust punk and classic rock and roll, jettisoning the burdens of ceremony and pomp that dominate the genre today. 

WORMWITCH released their first demo, ‘The Long Defeat’ in 2015, and shortly after signed to Prosthetic Records, under whom they released ‘Strike Mortal Soil’ (2017), ‘Heaven that Dwells Within’ (2019), and ‘Wolf Hex’ (2021). During that time the band toured with the likes of The Black Dahlia Murder, Suffocation, Midnight, Necrot, Uada, Bewitcher, and many others, earning themselves a dedicated cult following and international critical praise. In 2022, WORMWITCH struck out to independently release a string of singles and embark upon several tours of North America. After a busy festival season, 2024 saw the release of a six-song split with Atlanta black-thrashers Sadistic Ritual.

Now, with blades meticulously honed and tempered under the light of a feral Canadian moon, WORMWITCH emerges once more to offer their fourth full length record. Simply self-titled, “Wormwitch” is a statement of a band coming into it’s own – a revelrous celebration of devilish speed, searing melody and diabolical intensity.

Wormwitch Lineup:
Robin Harris: Bass, Vocals
Colby Hink: Guitars
Israel Langlais: Drums

Recording & Mixing: Michael Kraushaar at Little Red Sounds at New Westminster, BC
Mastering: Brad Boatright at Audiosiege
Guest vocals: Erlend Hjelvik (HJELVIK) on “The Helm And The Bow”
Cover Artwork: Abomination Hammer
Photos: Lucien Cyr

Links: Bandcamp – Instagram – Facebook – Apple Music – Spotify – YouTube – Official Website – Pre-orders