The new MY MERRY MACHINE album “Days Of Doom” is available in stores starting today!
The trio brings everything they stand for to the table: experience, creativity, and “craftsmanship.” The release date of Halloween is anything but a coincidence! Dark, frightening, rough—perfect for the end of October! The new video celebrating the day is also fitting: the “God Of Destruction” is watching over this release today!
The Release Show 8.11.25 Kantine26, Alfred-Leikam-Strasse 7, D – 74523 Schwäbisch Hall
Who is My Merry Machine? A special characteristic of My Merry Machine is their impressive self-sufficiency. The band is 100% independent and creatively self-reliant. From initial song ideas to the entire music production, artwork, and video content—everything is created in-house. This “do-it-yourself” mentality allows the band to realize their artistic vision without compromise and imbue every aspect of their work with a personal touch. Fans look forward to the band’s third work: The highly anticipated album “Days of Doom” will be released on October 31, 2025. With their proven creativity and tireless dedication, My Merry Machine promises to exceed expectations with this release and continue to perfect their unique sound. My Merry Machine stands for high-octane metal that goes straight to the heart and leaves nothing to be desired. With their passion, talent, and unwavering independence, this Southern German band is ready to take the metal world by storm.
Line-up: Kirsten Zahn-Massing – Gesang Markus Visser – Gitarre, Bass Tim Schwarz – Schlagzeug
“But even as the galaxies bend, our will refuses to end.”
Hot on the heels of their latest release “Anthem Of Terror“, international metal trio VEIL OF THE SERPENT return with an even more ambitious single: “Black Sun“. Out now on all major streaming platforms, the track is a sprawling and visceral journey into cosmic darkness, blending the band’s trademark heaviness with an almost cinematic sense of scale and atmosphere.
Drummer Felix, who also penned the lyrics, shares insight into the new track: “Basically, Black Sun is about a space crew reluctantly drawn toward a black hole, resisting its gravitational pull and refusing to surrender even as the void consumes everything around them. But at the same time, it’s also a metaphor for strength – about confronting the unknown, drifting beyond the edge of everything familiar, and refusing to let the darkness consume you. Even when life drags us into the deepest shadows, we can still ignite the fire within and keep burning.”
With “Black Sun“, VEIL OF THE SERPENT push their signature blend of heaviness, emotion and storytelling even further. Where “Anthem Of Terror” raged like a storm, “Black Sun” gravitates with immense force. An epic sonic void that threatens to consume, yet ultimately radiates defiance and hope.
About the band: VEIL OF THE SERPENT was forged in 2021 by guitarist Gene and his son Felix. United by blood and their obsession for heavy metal, the duo began plotting their thundering assault in 2020. What began as a vision quickly evolved into a full-scale sonic onslaught with the arrival of powerhouse vocalist JD, completing their unholy trinity. Together, they channel the raw, unyielding spirit of metal, delivering a sound that’s both brutal and haunting, destined to leave a lasting scar on the heavy music landscape.
VEIL OF THE SERPENT is: JD – Vocals Gene – Guitars Felix – Drums
The feral warriors of EIHWAR return to the stage, joined by Mira Ceti (of Heilung) as special guest, for the “Pagan Folk Nights” European Tour, running from March 26 to April 18, 2026.
Known for their shamanic drums, ritual chants, and techno-charged battle trances, Eihwar have ignited stages across the continent since joining Season of Mist in 2023. With millions of YouTube views and explosive festival appearances at Hellfest, Wacken Open Air, and Midgardsblot, the clan has quickly risen from underground myth to international phenomenon: even sharing the stage with The HU as opening act on their French and German tour dates.
Led by Asrunn (vocals, traditional percussion) and Mark (vocals, machines), Eihwar forge their own sonic weapon: Viking War Trance, a furious hybrid of Nordic folk, industrial pulse, and ecstatic dance ritual. Their performances blur the line between concert and ceremony, transforming audiences into clans united by rhythm, movement, and myth.
Opening each night will be Mira Ceti, whose ethereal presence has captivated audiences worldwide as a vocalist and performer with Heilung since 2019. Her new duo project, recently signed by Doomstar (Myrkur, Eivør, Mayhem …), delves into the mystical and the unseen, channeling ancient spirits through ritual song and trance-like harmonies. Her set opens the gates to a realm where music bridges nature, spirit, and the forgotten pulse of pre-modern societies.
Pagan Folk Nights — 2026 EU Tour Dates:
26 March 2026 — Paris, FR @ La Machine du Moulin Rouge 27 March 2026 — London, UK @ Downstairs at the Dome 28 March 2026 — Esch-sur-Alzette, LU @ Kulturfabrik 29 March 2026 — Eindhoven, NL @ Effenaar 31 March 2026 — Hamburg, DE @ BETTY 1 April 2026 — Copenhagen, DK @ Stengade 2 April 2026 — Stockholm, SE @ Kollektivet Livet 4 April 2026 — Helsinki, FI @ On The Rocks 5 April 2026 — Riga, LT @ Vagonu Hall 7 April 2026 — Warsaw, PL @ Proxima 8 April 2026 — Berlin, DE @ Privatclub 9 April 2026 — Tábor, CZ @ Blavicon Festival 11 April 2026 — Lichtenfels, DE @ Ragnarök Festival 12 April 2026 — Budapest, HU @ Dürer Kert 14 April 2026 — Vienna, AT @ Szene 16 April 2026 — Milan, IT @ Legend Club 17 April 2026 — Mulhouse, FR @ Le Noumatrouff 18 April 2026 — Brussels, BE @ La Source
Fresh from the release of their latest single “Hugrheim” (out now via Season of Mist on all streaming platforms), Eihwar continue to expand their mythic universe. The track unveils the tenth world of Yggdrasil; Hugrheim, the realm of the spirit, where fragments of memory and reincarnated souls awaken through pounding drums and spectral melodies. Accompanied by a cinematic video directed by Samuel Maurin, the song embodies the clan’s core essence: wild, ritualistic, and irresistibly danceable.
Eihwar have recently opened their new webshop, featuring four t-shirt designs (including one new design previously exclusive to their live shows) and the “Eihwar bindrune” medallion, which the duo describe as the “jewelry of the clan”, a symbolic extension of their ritual universe.
Many bands have explored the Pagan & Norse worlds over the last 15 years seeking atmospheric, acoustic and ritual sounds with great seriousness. This is not the path EIHWAR chose.
Although the musicians of Eihwar are virtuosos in their acoustic traditional instruments, their goal is to bring some fun… and as much chaos as possible during their concerts, provoking the craziest trance on dancefloors. They bring a festive and furious neo-viking music whose primal force is based on technoid machines, mixed with trance vocals, shamanic drums and traditional Nordic sounds. Electronics are a ‘new steel’ for those modern warriors, cold and powerful. As the web already says, the duo is a kind of new ‘Viking Carpenter Brut’.
Lineup: Asrunn — Vocals, Shamanic Drums Mark — Vocals, War Drums, Folk Guitar, Tagelharpa, Percussion & Programming
IMPERMANENCE is a band which was founded in Kraków in December 2023, and blends technical death metal with elements of black metal. They have released two singles and played several well received shows alongside bands such as Sceptic, Deathyard, Dargor, Pleń, Aeonian Sorrow, and Marianas Rest. The band also performed at the 4th edition of Niech Cisza Milczy Nawet Zimą.
Debut album title “Anicca” was released October 16, 2025 in digital format (link) and CD with cooperation of Satanath Records (GE) & Sanatorio Records (CR). CDs could be ordered at Impermanence Bandcamp profile as well as label’s webstore.
Cracovian band has just released a guitar playthrough video for the song “From Mirage To Lust“:
1. Intro 2. Sorrodise 3. From Mirage to Lust 4. Apocalypse 5. Spiritual War 6. Fugitive 7. Ascension Through Defiance 8. Crumbling
LINE-UP: Mateusz Bednarz – vocals, lyrics Wojciech Wróbel – guitar, intro, outro part Paweł Hernik – guitar Bartłomiej Fitas – bass Konrad Pieczara – drums Kamil Kowalczyk – guitar, lyrics Robert Bazydło – intro, outro part
This Halloween, groundbreaking dark alt-metal visionaries Plague of Angels returned with their most ambitious and emotionally charged single to date, ‘Black Requiem’. A haunting exploration of mental health and the darkness within the human psyche, the track signals a new chapter in the band’s evolution.
The band comment: “‘Black Requiem’ captures the sound of internal chaos, the private struggle that no one else can see. The imagery of Emilie performing from within a perspex coffin reflects that sense of being buried by your own mind yet still finding the strength to sing through it. This is the most conceptually ambitious piece we’ve ever created. From Caroline’s haunting piano that opens the track to the blistering guitar solo, every element serves the story of emotional confinement and release. Bringing Emilie Nox into the band has redefined our sound. Her ability to move between ethereal melody and visceral aggression gives ‘Black Requiem’ a rare emotional depth. It’s a song that bleeds honesty. We wanted to create something beautiful within the darkness. ‘Black Requiem’ is about confronting despair, not avoiding it, turning pain into art and noise into meaning.”
‘Black Requiem’ marks the first appearance of new vocalist Emilie Nox, whose dynamic range moves seamlessly from ethereal melody to visceral death growls and new bassist/pianist Caroline Campbell, whose expressive piano work and thunderous bass line low end expand the band’s already immersive sound.
Musically, ‘Black Requiem’ propels Plague of Angels further into their signature fusion of epic grandeur and extreme metal intensity. From fragile piano passages and sweeping strings to an explosive chorus and searing guitar solo, the song embodies the collision of vulnerability and rage, echoing the struggle at the heart of its lyrics.
The accompanying video for ‘Black Requiem’ is a dark, cinematic exploration of isolation and inner turmoil. Directed with stark visual precision, it features vocalist Emilie Nox entombed within a perspex coffin, a visceral metaphor for mental confinement and the will to break free.
Plague of Angels first turned heads with their debut single, ‘What Lies Beneath‘, and becoming the first metal band ever to perform on BBC’s The One Show. Their breathtaking live performance inside a church, complete with pipe organ accompaniment, earned critical acclaim from The Guardian and The Daily Telegraph, whilst solidifying their reputation as pioneers of “Organic Metal,” blending classical grandeur with contemporary heaviness.
Their follow-up singles ‘Beyond Salvation’ and ‘Lazarene‘ deepened that vision, showcasing a remarkable range of musical and emotional dynamics.
Earlier this year, the band made history once again with a sold-out performance at York Minster, one of the UK’s most iconic cathedrals. The monumental show saw their sound rise through the vast gothic arches of the Minster, merging the sacred and the extreme in a spellbinding display of light, sound and emotion. The event drew widespread national media attention, with coverage across BBC Look North, ITV News and BBC Radio 1, 2, 3, 4, and 6, underscoring Plague of Angels’ reputation as one of the most ambitious and visionary forces in contemporary metal.
The concept of Organic Metal was born from guitarist Mark Mynett’s collaboration with Leeds Cathedral organist David Pipe, an experiment that bridged the sacred and the extreme. The project’s success, covered by local, national and international media, laid the foundations for Plague of Angels, a band devoted to exploring beauty, darkness and transcendence in sound.
Photography comes courtesy of award-winning photographer John McMurtrie with a full gallery, including striking live shots from the band’s breathtaking performance at York Minster, available here.
Forthcoming live dates:
Organic Metal: Two Worlds Collide
5th December – Huddersfield Town Hall (supported by doom metal legend Aaron Stainthorpe (HighParasite/ex-My Dying Bride) and Mark Deeks (Arð/Winterfylleth) [Ticket Link]
Plague of Angels are: Vocals – Emilie Nox (Gravity) Guitar – Mark Mynett (Kill II This) Guitar – Oz Wright (Pythia) Drums – Jeff Singer (Kill II This, Paradise Lost & My Dying Bride) Bass / Piano – Caroline Campbell (formerly Cradle of Filth) Guitar – Richard Shaw (formerly Cradle of Filth) – writing member (non-touring)
Aussie heavy/thrash powerhouse Decimator is back, just in time for the spooky season, with their new single “Halloween Sematary”, out today via Wormholedeath.
Equal parts brutal and nostalgic, “Halloween Sematary” pays tribute to two cult classics—John Carpenter’s Halloween and the Ramones’ Pet Sematary—reimagined with Decimator’s raw energy and relentless thrash metal bite. The track captures the band’s trademark heaviness while giving a wicked nod to horror.
Halloween Sematary mixed and mastered by WidekMusic
Downfallen, Hexenkrieg, and Teuer de Paysans Mixed and mastered by Douglas Skene, Ploughman Studios, NSW
About Decimator:
Formed in early 2021, Decimator has undergone a few lineup changes, seeing the band go from strength to strength.
In late 2024, Riley Perry joined the band on bass, bringing a new and even more refined approach to songwriting, having been active in projects such as “Of Flesh” and formerly being part of the thrash metal band Paralysis. Unfortunately, 2025 also saw more changes – but Caiseal Duncan replacing Ethan Reeves on guitar and Ashley Pollard replacing Bon Lowe on drums brought even more fire and ferocity to the band.
Lance Holland-Keen, now the only original member, leads them on, with this single a small taste of the EP due out later this year.
The band are already writing new material for 2026 and playing shows in Sydney – decimating every stage they step onto.
Their debut album, ‘Til The Enemies Are Gone, was recorded in September 2023 and released in October 2024 through Wormholedeath. The record is available now on digital platforms here and on CD here.
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