FROZEN FACTORY Drop Second Single & Video ‘Get More Stupid’

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Finnish progressive metal collective Frozen Factory strikes back with their blistering new single and music video, “Get More Stupid.”

What happens when we keep falling but never learn? “Get More Stupid” hits hard with blunt lyrics, heavy riffs, and that signature alt-progressive edge. A raw look at cycles of mistakes, ego, and a world obsessed with style over substance.

“Get More Stupid” is the second track taken from the highly anticipated album Apocalypse Inc., due for release on January 16, 2026, via Wormholedeath.

Stream the single: orcd.co/gms

Pre-save “Apocalypse Inc.”: orcd.co/apocalypseinc

Also Available: Previous Single The Nothing I Want More: Watch: youtu.be/NSmt1DvuW00, Stream: orcd.co/tniwm

About Frozen Factory

Frozen Factory shapes a distinct heavy rock sound built on prog-leaning metal and exploring deep themes of conflict, truth, and mystery. Their expansive influences span from the classic rock introspection of Pink Floyd and the metal might of Iron Maiden to the alternative intensity of Alice in Chains and the dark wave textures of Depeche Mode, showcasing a band with strong artistic control.

Formed in late 2018, the band’s direction was quickly cemented by the arrival of British/Finnish vocalist Stephen Baker. Following their debut album Planted Feet and their first live show in 2020, the current lineup—featuring drummer Marianne Heikkinen and lead guitarist Zsolt Szilagyi—solidified their momentum. Their 2022 album, Of Pearls & Perils, garnered notable radio support, including airplay on Germany’s SWR1, setting a high benchmark for their new material.

FROZEN FACTORY Line-Up:
Stephen Baker – Lead Vocals
Tomi Hassinen – Bass
Zsolt Szilagyi – Lead Guitar
Johnny Koivumäki – Rhythm Guitar
Marianne Heikkinen – Drums.

Connect with FROZEN FACTORY:
frozenfactorymusic.com
instagram.com/frozenfactorymusic
facebook.com/frozenfactorymusic
youtube.com/frozenfactorymusic

Back to Classic Hard Rock with ‘Smoking Wheels’ – ROCKLUST Release First Single + Video

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Volcano Records & Promotion is proud to present ‘Smoking Wheels’, the brand-new single by ROCKLUST, out today on all digital platforms.

With Smoking Wheels, Rocklust make a bold statement and unveil their musical manifesto: power, passion, roaring engines, and blazing riffs. This debut track by the Italian rock band is a full-blown tribute to the most beloved clichés of classic hard rock – pure adrenaline and an unrelenting thirst for freedom. A high-octane anthem that draws deeply from the muscular and wild imagery of American highways, echoing the vibes of Whitesnake, Airbourne, and Ozzy Osbourne. Backed by a fuel-injected video shot in a gritty garage, filled with flames, rubber, and speed, Smoking Wheels is the heartbeat of an engine racing straight toward the essence of rock: living fast, loud, and without compromise.

Founded in 2023, the band finds in this first single a perfect synthesis of their identity, made of crushing riffs, pounding rhythms, and gritty vocals. Recorded at Dyne Engine Studio, Smoking Wheels is the first taste of their upcoming debut album – a journey through everyday life and the pursuit of passion, with the pedal to the metal.

Watch the official video here:

Further info at
http://www.volcanopromotion.com
http://www.instagram.com/rocklust_band

BATTLE BEAST Announce Line-Up Change And Welcome New Vocalist Marina La Torraca

Posted by tarjavirmakari on December 16, 2025
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BATTLE BEAST have announced that long-time vocalist Noora Louhimo will be departing the band. The news was shared on the band’s official social media channels yesterday.
While the band bids farewell to a defining voice in its history, BATTLE BEAST are equally thrilled to introduce their new singer: Marina La Torraca.

The band states: “One story ends, another begins. We’re excited to start this new chapter and introduce you to the new voice of Battle Beast, Marina.”

Marina La Torraca is a Brazilian vocalist from São Paulo, best known as the powerhouse frontwoman of modern metal band Phantom Elite and as a member of the symphonic metal project Exit Eden. She began performing in her teens in local cover bands before moving into formal training, including studying musical theatre in New York.

Renowned for her versatile, commanding vocal range, Marina effortlessly transitions from dramatic, melodic passages to fierce, harsh screams. Alongside her career in metal, she has starred in professional musical theatre productions across German-speaking countries. Beyond the stage, she is also an accomplished graphic designer, vocal coach, producer, and songwriter.

Marina La Torraca comments: 

“When I first saw an email with both Battle Beast and my name in the subject line, I honestly thought it had to be a mistake. But once I opened it, I couldn’t have been happier. I’m incredibly honored to be part of this new chapter and deeply grateful for the trust and support from the band.

Is it a little terrifying to follow in the wake of a vocal legend like Noora? You bet! Is it also very exciting? Absolutely. Battle Beast is one of the hardest-working and most genuinely talented bands out there, and I’m proud to be here to help them keep growing and spreading joy. Buckle up—this is going to be fun.”

BATTLE BEAST are excited for this new chapter and look forward to bringing fresh energy and music to their fans worldwide. The first shows with Marina La Torraca will take place in March 2026 when BATTLE BEAST hit Japan and Australia!

The dates are below:
March 6, 2026 Tokyo – WWWX
March 7, 2026 Osaka – Shinsaibashi Sunhall
March 10, 2026 North Perth – Magnet House
March 11, 2026 Adelaide – Lion Arts Factory
March 13, 2026 Melbourne – Max Watts Melbourne
March 14, 2026 Sydney – Manning Bar
March 15, 2026 Brisbane – Crowbar

Tickets are available at https://battlebeast.fi/tour

SOULFLY Join GWAR on ‘The Gor Gor Stikes Back Tour’

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Arizona extreme metal trailblazers SOULFLY are set to join intergalactic shock rock legends GWAR on their extensive spring headlining run, ‘The Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour.’ This 34-date journey begins March 19th in Richmond, Virginia, and will include performances in major markets like Boston, Green Bay, and Portland before concluding in Charlotte, NC, on April 29th. Australian grind icons KING PARROT will serve as the opening act for all dates.

Max Cavalera states, “I can’t wait for Soulfly to storm the gates with Gwar!!  I’m excited to be part of one of the coolest tours of 2026!  Soulfly bringing the Chama tribal energy and Gwar, the ultimate theatrical madness band! I have been a fan of Gwar for a long time. It will be an honor to support them! Come on out and party with us every night!!”

GWAR’s lead vocalist The Berserker Blothar states, “GWAR, Soulfly and King Parrot. This tour will be a ritual orgy of death, sex, violence and rock and fu**ing roll!! Let the severed heads rain, bouncing down the pyramid onto a heap of human skulls. Be there humans, or be left to suffer on this planet while we party in the stars!”

Tickets for ‘The Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour’ go on sale this Friday, December 19that 10am local time Purchase here: https://www.soulfly.com/tour

Confirmed dates for SOULFLY joining headliners GWAR on ‘The Gor Gor Strikes Back Tour’ with KING PARROT are:

03.19.2026  Richmond, VA @ The National
03.20.2026  Reading, PA @ Reverb
03.21.2026  Albany, NY @ Empire Live
03.22.2026  Huntington, NY @ The Paramount
03.24.2026  Hartford, CT @ The Webster
03.25.2026  Wilmington, DE @ The Queen
03.26.2026  Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
03.27.2026  Boston, MA @ House Of Blues
03.28.2026  Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
03.29.2026  Columbus, OH @ Newport Music Hall
03.31.2026  Louisville, KY @ Mercury Ballroom
04.01.2026  St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
04.02.2026  Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall
04.03.2026  Fort Wayne, IN @ Piere’s
04.04.2026  Saginaw, MI @ The Vault
04.05.2026  Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Events Center
04.07.2026  Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
04.08.2026  Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
04.09.2026  Tulsa, OK @ Cain’s Ballroom
04.10.2026  Lawrence, KS @ The Granada
04.12.2026  Grand Junction, CO @ Mesa Theater
04.14.2026  Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
04.15.2026  Boise, ID @ Treefort Music Hall
04.17.2026  Sacramento, CA @ Channel 24
04.18.2026  Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco
04.19.2026  San Diego, CA @ House of Blues
04.20.2026  Tucson, AZ @ Rialto Theater
04.21.2026  Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
04.23.2026  Austin, TX @ Emo’s
04.24.2026  Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
04.25.2026  Mobile, AL @ Soul Kitchen Music Hall
04.27.2026  Chattanooga, TN @ The Signal
04.28.2026  Asheville, NC @ The Orange Peel
04.29.2026  Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore

Worldwide dates
01.24.2026  AU Mt Claremont @ Froth & Fury Fest – Perth 2026
01.26.2026  AU Brisbane @ The Tivoli *
01.27.2026  AU Newton @ Enmore Theatre
01.30.2026  AU Melbourne @ Forum Melbourne
01.30.2026  AU Wayville @ Froth & Fury Fest – Adelaide 2026
* – with NAILBOMB, SNOT

Order Chama: https://soulfly.bfan.link/chama

LOST SOCIETY Announce Spring 2026 UK And Europe Tour

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Finland’s fiercest export LOST SOCIETY are thrilled to announce their return to the road with a blistering Spring 2026 UK & Europe Tour. Known for their explosive live performances and untamed stage presence, the band will once again unleash their signature intensity on audiences across the continent.

Kicking off in March 2026, the tour will see LOST SOCIETY hit cities throughout the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland and Scandinavia. Fans can expect a high-voltage set packed with fan favourites, ferocious riffs, and the band’s unmistakable adrenaline-charged energy.

And that’s not all – while details remain under wraps for now, LOST SOCIETY are hinting that new music is already in the works, with a brand-new album on the horizon. The upcoming tour promises to offer the very first taste of what’s next.

Frontman Samy Elbanna comments:

“LOST SOCIETY will be finally bringing a full headline set full of new music and old favourites to Europe and the UK in early 2026 and we urge you to secure your tickets right away! We can’t wait to be up and close with all of you once again, and show you what the newest chapter of LxSx sounds like.”

TOUR IS A STATE OF MIND

07.03.26 DE Cologne – Gebäude 9
09.03.26 UK Bristol – Exchange
10.03.26 UK Manchester – The Star & Garter
11.03.26 UK London – Underworld
13.03.26 NL Hoofdoorp – Cpunt
15.03.26 CH Aarau – Kiff
16.03.26 DE Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
17.03.26 DE Munich – Backstage
18.03.26 DE Berlin – Cassiopeia
19.03.26 DE Hamburg – Betty
21.03.26 NO Oslo – Sub Scene
22.03.26 SE Gothenburg – Monument
23.03.26 SE Stockholm – Debaser Nova

Ticketlink: https://lostsociety.fi/tour/

PARADISE LOST Unveil New Video for ‘Salvation’ from Acclaimed New Album “Ascension”

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Icons of goth and doom, PARADISE LOST have revealed a new music video for the song ‘Salvation’ from the band’s widely acclaimed new album, Ascension. Directed by longtime collaborator Ash Pears, the stunning, cinematic portrayal of one of 2025’s most haunting tracks provides further evidence of their unyielding creative vision decades into the band’s legendary career.

Commenting on the song and video, vocalist Nick Holmes states:

“Salvation embraces the belief in a higher power and seeking forgiveness for a lifetime of transgression, typically prompted by the approach of death or a significant crisis. However, the video, and given that it is Christmas, takes perhaps a more optimistic view. It portrays the connection between two individuals committed to upholding a beacon, a symbol they will protect until their last breath and pass on for others to embrace. Whether this force is ultimately good or bad will always remain a mystery.“

PARADISE LOST’s first album in 5 years, following 2020’s acclaimed Obsidian, was produced by the band’s revered guitarist Gregor Mackintosh and mixed/mastered by Lawrence Mackrory and is adorned with artwork by renowned British artist George Frederic Watts’ classic painting The Court of Death (1870-1902). Their latest, critically lauded masterpiece soaked in misery and grief, soars with song’s like ‘Tyrants Serenade,’ ‘Serpent on the Cross’ and ‘Silence Like The Grave,’ that take listeners on an unforgettable journey through morose despair forged in soundscape of massive riffs and searing solos.

PARADISE LOST will embark on the second leg of their “Ascension of Europe” tour in February. Tickets are on sale now at: https://tix.to/Ascension

Purchase/Stream Ascension: https://paradiselost.bfan.link/ascension

PARADISE LOST Tour Dates:
Jan 29-Feb 2 – Miami, FL – 70000 Tons Of Metal
Feb 6 – Leeuwarden, NL – Neushoorn
Feb 7 – Hamburg, DE – Markthalle (SOLD OUT)
Feb 8 – Aarhus, DK – Voxhall
Feb 10 – Gothenburg, SE – Pustervik
Feb 11 – Oslo, NO – Rockefeller
Feb 13 – Karlstad, SE – Nöjesfabriken
Feb 14 – Norrköping, SE – Arbis
Feb 15 – Stockholm, SE – Debaser
Feb 18 – Lahti, FI – Finlandia-Klubi
Feb 19 – Tampere, FI – Tavara-Asema
Feb 20 – Helsinki, FI – Ääniwalli
Feb 21 – Tallinn, EE – Helitehas
Feb 22 – Riga, LV – Spelethall
Feb 24 – Vilnius, LT – Loftas
Feb 27 – Gdansk, PL – B90
Feb 28 – Warsaw, PL – Progresja
Mar 2 – Wroclaw, PL – A2
Mar 3 – Berlin, DE – Huxleys
Mar 4 – Leipzig, DE – Felsendkeller
Mar 5 – Hannover, DE – Capitol
Mar 6 – Zoetermeer, NL – Boerderij (SOLD OUT)
Mar 20 – Belfast, UK – Limelight
Mar 21 – Dublin, IE – Academy
Mar 22 – Limerick, IE – Dolans
June 26 – Pilsen, CZ – Basinfire Fest
July 1 – Ballenstedt, DE – Rockharz Festival 2026
July 26 – Plovdiv, BG – Hills of Rock Festival 2026
July 31 – Wacken, DE – Wacken Open Air 2026
Aug 1 – Halifax, UK – The Piece Hall
Aug 21 – Pindelo dos Milagres, PT – Milagre Metaleiro Open Air Festival

Tickets available here.