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ROB ZOMBIE Delivers Gritty Video for ‘The Black Scorpion’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 8, 2026
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Rock and metal icon ROB ZOMBIE has unveiled the music video for his latest single, “The Black Scorpion,” taken from his acclaimed new album, The Great Satan. Bathed in eerie green light, Zombie and his crew rip through the blistering punk-metal track, which clocks in at under two minutes.

“The Black Scorpion,” along with recent standouts “F.T.W. 84,” “(I’m a) Rock ’N’ Roller,” “Heathen Days,” and “Punks And Demons,” marks ROB ZOMBIE’s return to the forefront of heavy music, further solidifying his already legendary status.

Across more than four decades, Zombie has cemented himself as a singular cultural force. Fusing avant-garde aesthetics with monstrous, groove-driven rock, his work has consistently defied convention. With The Great Satan, Zombie extends that legacy, delivering one of the boldest and most fully realized records of his career.

Purchase/Stream The Great Satan: https://robzombie.bfan.link/the-great-satan

The Great Satan Tracklist:

01. F.T.W. 84
02. Tarantula
03. (I’m a) Rock ‘N’ Roller
04. Heathen Days
05. Who Am I
06. Black Rat Coffin
07. Sir Lord Acid Wolfman
08. Punks And Demons
09. The Devilman
10. Out of Sight
11. Revolution Motherfuckers
12. Welcome To The Electric Age
13. The Black Scorpion
14. Unclean Animals
15. Grave Discontent

ROB ZOMBIE (w/MARILYN MANSON) Tour Dates:

8/20 – West Palm Beach, FL – iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre^+
8/21 – Tampa, FL – MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre^+
8/23 – Alpharetta, GA – Ameris Bank Amphitheatre^+
8/24 – Charlotte, NC – Truliant Amphitheater^+
8/26 – Holmdel, NJ – PNC Bank Arts Center^+
8/27 – Mansfield, MA – Xfinity Center^+
8/29 – Burgettstown, PA – The Pavilion at Star Lake^+
8/30 – Darien Center, NY – Darien Lake Amphitheater^+
9/01 – Toronto, ON – RBC Amphitheatre^+
9/02 – Cuyahoga Falls, OH – Blossom Music Center^+
9/04 – Clarkston, MI – Pine Knob Music Theatre^+
9/05 – Tinley Park, IL – Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre^+
9/06 – Noblesville, IN – Ruoff Music Center^+
9/09 – St. Louis, MO – Hollywood Casino Amphitheater^+
9/10 – Kansas City, MO – Morton Amphitheater^+
9/12 – Greenwood Village, CO – Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre^+
9/14 – West Valley City, UT – Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre^+
9/16 – Airway Heights, WA – BECU Live at Northern Quest+
9/17 – Auburn, WA – White River Amphitheatre^+
9/18 – Ridgefield, WA – Cascades Amphitheater^+
9/20 – Concord, CA – Toyota Pavilion at Concord^+

^With The Hu
+With Orgy

About ROB ZOMBIE:

As a rock icon and filmmaker with a unique vision, Rob Zombie has continuously challenged audiences as he stretches the boundaries of both music and film. He has sold more than fifteen million albums worldwide, and is the only artist to experience unprecedented success in both music and film as the writer/director of nine feature films including “HOUSE OF 1000 CORPSES,” “THE DEVIL’S REJECTS,” “THE MUNSTERS” and the number one smash “HALLOWEEN.”

After five years, Rob Zombie is back with new music as he announces his latest record, THE GREAT SATAN, out on Nuclear Blast in 2026. The new music brings Zombie back to his Hellbilly roots with frenetic cuts such as ‘Punks And Demons,’ ‘Heathen Days,’ ‘(I’m a) Rock ‘N’ Roller’ and ‘Tarantula.’

Rob Zombie has achieved great success in the music industry, first as a member of the multi-platinum band White Zombie and later as a solo artist with even greater results collecting numerous multi-platinum and gold albums along the way including Hellbilly Deluxe, The Sinister Urge and Educated Horses. Rob Zombie’s most recent record, The Lunar Injection Kool Aid Eclipse Conspiracy (2021), debuted at #9 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart, making it his 7th consecutive solo album to debut in the top 10.

Follow ROB ZOMBIE: Website | Facebook | Instagram | Youtube | X | TikTok | Spotify | Apple Music

DRACONIAN Drop Second Video Single ‘Misantrophe River’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 8, 2026
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[Photo Credit: Therés Stephansdotter Björk]

Swedish gothic doom metal entity, DRACONIAN, reveals their new single, “Misantrophe River”, the second offering cut from their upcoming full-length, In Somnolent Ruin, to be released on May 8, 2026, via Napalm Records. “Misantrophe River” confronts listeners in true DRACONIAN fashion with life’s hardest questions, exploring feelings of alienation when swimming against the stream and the search for direction in unfamiliar territory.
 
The undisputed leaders of the second wave of gothic doom metal are finally back—and they return in better shape than ever! In Somnolent Ruin promises to be one of the most personal records in DRACONIAN’s discography, revealed through a dreamlike journey across nine tracks and the poetic lyricism of vocalist Anders Jacobsson. The new album also marks the return of long-time vocalist Lisa Johansson—the band’s vocalist for their first five records.
 
Ander Jacobsson about the new single:
“‘Misanthrope River’ was the first song written for this album. The initial idea goes back to the early days of Under a Godless Veil, but it remained dormant until work on this record began. It’s an emotional gothic doom track- fairly minimalist, yet expansive in feel, with subtle touches that hint at post-metal and give the atmosphere a broader sense of depth. There’s a suggestion of something ancient and mysterious running through it. Although interactive, at its core, the song deals with separation and isolation in a world where the larger truth has been kept from you and how those feelings slowly turn into resentment. You’re pushing against the current wading upstream while doubting the way forward. In that struggle you’ll be grasping at straws for any sense of peace while unintentionally shutting out the one closest to you. Shot in the Faroe Islands, the video places its actors within vast, striking landscapes. It was directed by Gaui H., the same director behind ‘Cold Heavens’.”

Pre-order your copy of In Somnolent Ruin HERE

In Somnolent Ruin captures the essence of a band that no longer needs to prove anything – and yet still does. Active since the mid-1990s and having released their debut album, Where Lovers Mourn, in 2003, DRACONIAN have continuously demonstrated their unmatched ability to craft otherworldly doom melodies and searing heavy instrumentation, complemented by lyrics that read like poetry. Their art cuts deep, compelling listeners to confront their inner demons, wander through the darkest shadows, and even embrace emotional numbness, only to emerge with a sense of inner peace. This album confronts listeners with life’s hardest questions, exploring feelings of alienation and the search for direction in unfamiliar territory.

In Somnolent Ruin Tracklist:

  1. I Welcome Thy Arrow
  2. The Monochrome Blade
  3. Anima (feat. Daniel Änghede)
  4. The Face of God
  5. I Gave You Wings
  6. Asteria Beneath the Tranquil Sea
  7. Cold Heavens
  8. Misanthrope River
  9. Lethe

Six years have passed since the band released In Somnolent Ruin’s predecessor, Under a Godless Veil, DRACONIAN’s most successful record to date. Much has changed since then, yet everything feels familiar: After introducing new guitarist Niklas Nord (Myteri, DeathTrap, The Random Victims) in spring 2022, the band announced the return of vocalist Lisa Johansson, who now once again shares vocal duties with Anders Jacobsson, promising even more enigmatic music to come. Johansson had been the band’s vocalist for their first five records before leaving DRACONIAN in 2011 for personal reasons. In Somnolent Ruin marks her official comeback, following several live performances at festivals over the past years. The band’s renewed lineup is rounded out by Daniel Johansson (Antikult, ex-Wormwood), who joined DRACONIAN as a full member in 2025 following Jerry Torstennson’s departure. Prior to that, Johansson had served as the band’s session drummer since 2019. It’s the first album on which longtime member Daniel Arvidsson can be heard on bass, to which he switched from guitar in 2022.
 
In Somnolent Ruin’s journey begins with “I Welcome Thy Arrow”, which captivates from the very first seconds through haunting melodies and a vocal interplay that embodies fragility and strength alike. Tracks such as “The Monochrome Blade” and “The Face of God” introduce increased tempo and eruptive vocal dynamics.  “Anima” features Swedish artist Daniel Änghede, adding layers of emotional depth and confronting listeners with their darker impulses, capturing the sense of being lost and questioning one’s place in the world. “Asteria Beneath the Tranquil Sea” serves as a transitional interlude between “I Gave You Wings” and “Cold Heavens”, the latter exploring the delicate balance between life and death and not finding relief in any of both, while delivering the album’s most intense vocal performance. “Misanthrope River” opens with an extended instrumental passage and narration by Simon Bibby, slowing the tempo but by no means reducing the emotional weight, reflecting life’s daily struggles and obstacles. The closing track, “Lethe”, references the river of forgetfulness in Greek mythology. Those who drank from it would lose all memory. “Oh, shooting star… Drown in me! Drink. Forget. Repeat.” mourns Jacobsson through devilish growls. And yet, In Somnolent Ruin remains a work of art one wishes not to forget – not a single blink of an eye.

DRACONIAN Live 2026:

Latin America Tour
16.05.26 BR – Sao Paulo / Carioca Club
17.05.26 AR – Buenos Aires / Teatro Flores
19.05.26 CL – Santiago / Sala Metronomo
21.05.26 CO – Bogota / Teatro Astor Plaza
23.05.26 MX – Mexico City / Circo Volador

EU Dates
06.08.26 CZ – Jaromer / Brutal Assault
25.09.26 ES – Madrid / Dark Echoes Fest
26.09.26 PT – Lisbon / Under the Doom

Japan Tour
12.10.26 JP – Tokyo / Shibuya Stream Hall
13.10.26 JP – Osaka / Shinsaibashi Sunhall

DRACONIAN Live 2027:

EU Tour 2027
18.02.27 DE ­­– Hamburg/ Knust
19.02.27 DE – Berlin / Lido
20.02.27 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser
21.02.27 PL – Krakow / Hype Park
23.02.27 PL – Warsaw / Hydrozagadka
24.02.27 AT – Vienna / Szene
25.02.27 CZ – Prague / Futurum Club
26.02.27 DE – Munich / Backstage Halle
27.02.27 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos-Saal
28.02.27 IT – Milan / Legend Club
02.03.27 LU – Esch-sur-Alzette / Rockhal
03.03.27 DE – Oberhausen / Kulttempel
04.03.27 NL – Utrecht / Tivoli Vredenburg
05.03.27 BE – Kortrijk / DVG
06.03.27 FR – Paris / La Machine Du Moulin Rouge
07.03.27 UK – London / The Dome

DRACONIAN is:
Johan Ericson – Guitar, Vocals, Keys
Anders Jacobsson – Vocals
Lisa Johansson – Vocals
Daniel Arvidsson – Bass
Niklas Nord – Guitar
Daniel Johansson – Drums
 
DRACONIAN online:
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
NAPALM RECORDS

JUNIUS to Release New LP “Sotera” on June 26th, First Track ‘Initiatrix’ Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 8, 2026
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Boston post-metal band, Junius, will release its new LP, ‘Sotera‘, on June 26 via Prosthetic Records. ‘Sotera’ is Junius’ first full-length LP in nearly a decade, following 2017’s Eternal Rituals for the Accretion of Light, a recording that Rolling Stone noted, “takes the band’s alternately soaring and crashing sound to even more diverse places.”

Produced by Junius vocalist/guitarist, Joseph E. Martinez and Tom Syrowski (Blackberry Smoke, Mastodon), ‘Sotera’, in Martinez’s words, “feels like a rebirth for the band” and “is an act of devotion as much as it is a piece of music.” Pre-order/save Junius‘ ‘Sotera’ at this location.

Harmonizing bright transcendence, heightened consciousness, coiled ear-worming, and emotional swell in like degree, ‘Sotera’s’ ambient shoegaze metal is expansive and deep, best experienced unhurriedly. Call it sound as relief and release; intense undercurrents of magnetic volume attached to an almost symphonic use of motion. Fully realized music as exhilarating as it is ghostly. Whereas earlier Junius records wrestled with cataclysms, escaping Samsara and what might come after death, ‘Sotera’ shifts the focus toward something more immediate: restoring balance through the worship of the divine feminine.

“The word Sotera is the feminine form of savior or protector in Greek, and it perfectly captured what the album was circling around,” offers Martinez. “This album is a musical invocation that explores the divine feminine as a force of transformation and balance. Medea stands at the threshold. In Sotera we’re calling upon Hekate, her mother, to guide us in her resurrection. The Oracle as a loving but ignored prophet. Lucifera appears as the punished light-bringer. The Initiatrix is the one who begins the rite.”

The first track released from ‘Sotera’ is the surging “Initiatrix”. Direct and succinct, “Initiatrix” explores the use of intentional gestures as boosters for cognitive and emotional change. Stream a striking video for Junius‘ “Initiatrix”, created by Joseph E. Martinez:

“‘Initiatrix” distills the album into 3 minutes and 23 seconds, and it captures the heart of the record,” says Martinez. “It’s about willingly stepping into a ritualistic transformation, asking to be changed and accepting the consequences of that choice.”

BEYOND THE STREETS Presents ‘Punx: The Art Of Dead City & Friends’ Exhibition

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 8, 2026
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Dead City Punx and a generation of artists channel chaos, survival, and DIY rebellion into a raw, unfiltered redefinition of punk through contemporary art, fashion, music, and mayhem. PUNX is an exhibition bringing together visual artists, musicians, and cultural renegades who embody the spirit of punk today, transforming raw energy and street-born resistance into powerful new forms of creative expression.

PUNX: THE ART OF DEAD CITY & FRIENDS EXHIBITION INFORMATION:

Dead City Punx have reimagined punk not by reviving its past, but by tearing through it with their own volatile, unapologetic version of DIY and street-level activism. What began simply as friends playing music for friends became the chaotic soundtrack to a generation locked down, shut out, and ready to burn. During the peak of the COVID-19 lockdowns, Dead City erupted across Los Angeles and beyond with illegal shows marked by bonfires, graffiti, fireworks, fistfights, and riot police. These spontaneous eruptions of resistance, captured by news crews, cell phones, police body cams, and disposable cameras, unintentionally produced a string of viral moments and permanently altered the punk landscape.

Born from a tight-knit punk crew formed in early ‘90s LA, Dead City Punx founded in 2020 by younger members Grumpy and Meka, quickly joined by Adrian and MIKER – carry the legacy of their scene forward. Each member of Dead City Punx is a survivor. Vandals, yes, but also witnesses to a city that nearly swallowed them whole through addiction, incarceration, and homelessness. Music became their lifeline. Raised on hip hop and rock, they funneled trauma and rage into a collective expression that replaced self-destruction with something louder, messier, and more meaningful. The band became their chosen family, and the fans their fuel.

This exhibition merges artifacts from the band’s brief but explosive history with historical punk ephemera and works by cross-disciplinary contemporary artists including Abe Garcia, Ade Ogunmowo, Albert Reyes, Angela Nguyen, Atiba Jefferson, Chuy Hartman, Ed Templeton, Estevan Oriol, Hannah Vandermolen, Isaac Psalm Escoto (a.k.a. SICKID), Jason Dill, Jimmy Bonks, KC Ortiz, KRAB, Kill Your Idols, MASS TURD, Nadya Tolokonnikova, Ocho Ojos, Oginee Viamontes, Ozzie Juarez, Rory James Toole, Steve Olson, Sydnie Jimenez, Suitcase Joe, Tomas Tumbleweed, Tim Armstrong, Valerie J. Bower & others. These artists share a common impulse: to reject the sanitized and commodified in favor of raw, urgent expression. Rather than existing as a backdrop, these contributions stand as independent yet interconnected statements, each rooted in lived experience and shaped by the urgency of the present moment.

Moving between visual art, object-making, and installation, the artists blur the boundaries between documentation and creation, chaos and intention. Their practices reflect a refusal to conform, embracing risk, instability, and contradiction as essential tools. In this context, the exhibition becomes not just a reflection of punk’s evolution but an active, collective expression of it, where multiple voices collide, overlap, and ultimately redefine the contours of contemporary rebellion.

Spanning multiple disciplines, the exhibition highlights voices that resonate with the same ethos Dead City lives by anti-establishment, anti-authoritarian, fiercely individualistic, and deeply rooted in the DIY spirit. These artists included in PUNX use their mediums as tools of resistance, drawing from personal histories, subcultures, and underground networks to challenge dominant narratives. Whether through painting, sculpture, zines, photography, or performance, their work embodies the same urgency, volatility, and raw authenticity that pulses through Dead City’s music and story.

Featured Artists in Exhibition: Abe Garcia @descontrol_shop • Ade Ogunmowo @polo_cutty • Albert Reyes @thealbertreyes • Angela Nguyen @pile_height • Atiba Jefferson @atibaphoto • Chuy Hartman @chuyhartman • Ed Templeton @ed.templeton • Estevan Oriol @estevanoriol • Isaac Psalm Escoto (a.k.a. Sickid) @sickid1 • Jason Dill @fuckingawesome • Jimmy Bonks @jimmy.bonks • KC Ortiz @kcortizstudio • Krab @viktima_del_vicio • Kill Your Idols @kyi_books • Mass Turd @mass_turd • Nadya Tolokonnikova @nadya • Ocho Ojos @och8jos • Oginee Viamontes @ogv.photography • Ozzie Juarez @ozziejuarez • Rory James Toole @rory_toole • Steve Olson @mrolson • Sydnie Jimenez @syddd.viciouss • Suitcase Joe @suitcase_joe • Tomas Tumbleweed @tomas_tumbleweed • Tim Armstrong @timtimebomb • Valerie J. Bower @valeriej.bower

DEAD CITY BOOK INFORMATION:

DEAD CITY PUNX might be the most documented punk band of the last decade. Their first hardbound monograph documents the beginnings through mid 2025. With over 500 images and a first-hand story from DEAD CITY themselves, this book features over 30 photographers and artists who helped capture the music, audience, fireworks, police, and more. Designed by Kill Your Idols.

FIRST 200 PURCHASES OF THE DEAD CITY BOOK GET A FREE YELLOW 7” VINYL.

DEAD CITY PUNX – DEAD CITY, 2026
Hardbound, 388 Pages, 500+ Images
9 x 11 in (23.86 x 27.94 cm)
Published by BEYOND THE STREETS

DEAD CITY PUNX – DEAD CITY Book + 7″ Yellow Vinyl*
Vinyl Cover art by Mass Turd & inset photo by Estevan Oriol
Songs: “Blood Must Shed” & “Greyhound”
*Limited to the first 200 purchases of the DEAD CITY book

Books available at beyondthestreets.com

Books will ship starting April 17. They will be available for sale in person at the Regent Theater on Thursday, April 16, at the DEAD CITY PUNX documentary premiere screenings + at BEYOND THE STREETS Flagship Gallery on Friday, April 17, during the PUNX: The Art of Dead City & Friends art show.

ABOUT BEYOND THE STREETS:

Founded by Roger Gastman, BEYOND THE STREETS is an art-driven cultural and educational movement celebrating mark-making. Celebrated for its immersive exhibitions and boundary-pushing programming globally across Los Angeles, New York, London, and Shanghai, BEYOND THE STREETS believes in art as resistance, as storytelling, and as a powerful force for connection. BEYOND THE STREETS pushes the very idea of art beyond any preconceived boundary and is THE DEFINITIVE VOICE OF SUBCULTURE.

DEAD CITY PUNX: @dead_city_punx_ – @deadcity_mike – @grumpy_dcp – @mcnugget.42 – @ciudad_muerta_

BEYOND THE STREETS: @beyondthestreetsart

BEYOND THE STREETS Gallery & Retail Hours:
Wednesday – Saturday: 11 AM – 6 PM
Sunday – Tuesday: Closed

BEYOND THE STREETS location:
434 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036

Website: http://www.beyondthestreets.com

ROTTING CHRIST Announce Additional U.S. Tour Dates

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 8, 2026
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Photo by © David Parham

This week, Rotting Christ are touring North America for the first time since the release of their latest album Billboard-charting album Pro Xristou. On this tour, the Greek legends will join Behemoth, Deicide and Immolation as they perform “Like Father, Like Son” and other new favorites for the first time across the United States on their way to a very special old-school set at Maryland Death Fest.  

Today, Rotting Christ are announcing eight more shows to their upcoming tour of North America. The band will support Deicide in Louisiana, Texas, Nevada, upstate New York and Ohio. They will also headline in Missouri and Kentucky with support from Immolation.

“We are looking forward to seeing our North American brothers and sisters during this upcoming tour”, Rotting Christ frontman Sakis Tolis says. “Non serviam!”

The Godless IV 2026 North American Tour
w/ Behemoth, Deicide, Rotting Christ + Immolation

Get tickets at https://www.rotting-christ.com/

April 9 – Baton Rouge, LA @ Chelsea’s Live*
April 10 – Houston, TX @ White Oak Music Hall*
April 11 – San Antonio, TX @ Vibes Event Center*
April 13 – Las Vegas, NV @ Fremont Country Club*
April 14 – San Diego, CA @ The Observatory Northpark
April 15 – San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom
April 17 – Boise, ID @ Knitting Factory
April 18 – Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
April 19 – Seattle, WA @ Showbox SODO
April 21 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Union
April 22 – Denver, CO @ The Fillmore
April 23 – Kansas City, MO @ Warehouse on Broadway**
April 24 – Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
April 25 – Chicago, IL @ The Vic
April 26 – St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
April 27 – Louisville, KY @ Goodwood Whiskey Row*
April 28 – Norfolk, VA @ The NorVa
April 30 – Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore* May 1 – Worcester, MA @ The Palladium**
May 2 – New York City, NY @ Palladium Times Square
May 3 – Albany, NY @ Empire Live*
May 4 – Buffalo, NY @ Riverworks
May 5 – Pittsburgh, PA @ The Roxian
May 7 – Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome to Rockville**
May 9 – Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
May 11 – Toronto, ON @ History
May 12 – Montreal, QC @ Olympia
May 14 – Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple Afterparty*
May 15 – Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
May 16 – Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
May 18 – Dallas, TX @ The Factory
May 20 – Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
May 21 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Palladium

*Deicide, Rotting Christ + Immolation only
**Rotting Christ w/Immolation
***No Rotting Christ
****No Deicide

Rotting Christ Special 1989-1995 set at 2026Maryland Deathfest
Friday, May 22 – Market Place/Power Plant Live [Tickets]

The newly announced reissues of Rotting Christ’s 1999 LP Sleep of the Angels and 1998 EP Der Perfekte Traum are now available for pre-order through Season of Mist.

Pro Xristou, as well as the band’s latest live album 35 Years of Evil Existence: Live in Lycabettus and newly re-recorded version of Aealo are also now availabe through the label.

Order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/rottingchristshop

Artwork by Thomas Cole – Digital Processing by Adrien Bousson

Tracklist

1. Pro Xristou (Προ Χριστού) (1:29)
2. The Apostate (5:01)
3. Like Father, Like Son (4:35)
4. The Sixth Day (3:56)
5. La Lettera Del Diavolo (4:01)
6. The Farewell (6:15)
7. Pix Lax Dax (4:33)
8. Pretty World, Pretty Dies (4:51)
9. Yggdrasil (5:04)
10. Saoirse (6:17)
11. Primal Resurrection (Bonus Track) (5:32)
12. All For One (Bonus Track) (3:37)
Total runtime: 55:17

In the dimly lit catacombs of extreme metal, one name stands as a monolith: ROTTING CHRIST. Sakis Tholis and his brother Themis started this band together back in 1987. In the three decades since, these Greek titans have left their blackened imprint all over the metal world. They’ve released 13 studio albums and played more than 1,300 concerts around the globe. Underneath all this hard work, Rotting Christ have but one vision – an urge to not only push the boundaries of extreme metal, but to keep reinventing themselves along the way.

Rotting Christ’s evolution has unfolded across several distinct chapters. After starting out closer to the barely controlled chaos of grindcore, they went on to establish the iconic sound of Hellenic black metal. Their albums often embrace refined gothic soundscapes, only to plunge back into the depths of blasphemous fervour. Each chapter marked another, further exploration, and an unwavering commitment to push boundaries.

But the real turning point came in 2007, when Rotting Christ signed a pact with Season of Mist. They unleashed a series of albums for the French label that defied any and all expectations. From the piercing Theogonia and the symphonic grandeur of Aelo to the ritualistic intensity of Κατά Τον Δαίμονα Εαυτού, the cinematic experiences created by Rotting Christ became a spectacle of bombastic atmospheres, mesmerizing choirs, and neo-classical arrangements. The unexpected is their modus operandi, with the use of various languages (Latin, Arabic, Greek, English) as well as the extensive use of famous poetry woven into their music, like Edgar Allan Poe’s ‘The Raven’ on The Heretics.

In 2019, Rotting Christ’s epic journey continued with The Apocryphal Spell compilation, which offered fans an intimate glimpse into unreleased and rare material. This allowed them to gather strength, preparing for the release of their next, highly anticipated, 14th full-length studio album:

Pro Xristou.

Pro Xristou (‘Before Christ’ in Greek), serves as a fervent tribute to the last Pagan kings who resisted the onslaught of Christianity, guarding their ancient values and knowledge. In this thematic odyssey, intricately woven through tracks such as ‘The Apostate’ and ‘Ygdrassil’, Rotting Christ delves into the legacies of historical figures such as Flavius Claudius Julianus and Nordic mythological kings, embodying the might of Pagan wisdom in the face of Christian adversity. The album encapsulates the essence of Rotting Christ’s signature style—melodic, yet harsh at times—reinventing themselves yet again, while remaining rooted in their 35-year legacy.

Follow Rotting Christ:
Website: https://www.rotting-christ.com/
Bandcamp: https://rottingchrist.bandcamp.com/music
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rottingchristofficial/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rottingchristofficial/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7FhkwcO8Jd7BRWdllBpXBJ
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/rotting-christ/28441629

Charlotte Wessels’ THE OBSESSION Announce 2027 EU + UK Headliner Tour

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 8, 2026
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Just a few days after CHARLOTTE WESSELS and her band, The Obsession, have returned from their biggest tour to date—joining Epica and Amaranthe on the Arcane Dimensions Tour and performing in arena-sized venues across Europe—the Dutch singer, songwriter, and producer shares the next highlight of her remarkable career: CHARLOTTE WESSELS will take The Obsession on their first headline tour in 2027, spanning major cities across Europe and the United Kingdom, with Melissa Bonny, vocalist of modern metal outfit AD INFINITUM, joining as support.
 
The tour will kick off on February 4, 2027, in Sint-Niklaas, Belgium, and conclude on February 27, 2027, in Charlotte’s hometown of Utrecht, the Netherlands. The full list of dates can be found below. Be sure to grab your tickets quickly at https://charlottewessels.nl/tour/

CHARLOTTE WESSELS about the upcoming tour:            
“After the unforgettable Arcane Dimensions tour with Epica and Amaranthe, announcing our own headline tour across Europe feels surreal. It’s such an emotional next chapter. The energy we’ve shared with all of you over the past months has been incredible, and we can’t wait to take that even further, with longer sets, new songs, and deeper moments together every night. Finishing the tour in my hometown Utrecht, at TivoliVredenburg – Ronda, is something I’m especially proud of and looking forward to.”

[Designed by: Nina Mathijsen]

CHARLOTTE WESSELS THE OBSESSION LIVE
EUROPEAN HEADLINE TOUR 2027
Support: Melissa Bonny (except Essen)
04.02.27 BE – Sint-Niklaas / Casino
05.02.27 UK – London / Islington Assembly Hall
06.02.27 UK – Glasgow / Slay
07.02.27 UK – Manchester / Club Academy
09.02.27 FR – Paris / La Machine Du Moulin Rouge
10.02.27 CH – Zurich / Komplex Klub
12.02.27 IT – Milan / Legend Club
13.02.27 DE – Munich / Backstage Halle
14.02.27 CZ – Zlín / Masters of Rock Cafe
15.02.27 AT – Vienna / Szene Wien
17.02.27 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra
18.02.27 PL – Krakow / Hype Park
19.02.27 DE – Leipzig / Werk 2
20.02.27 DE – Hamburg / Gruenspan
21.02.27 DK – Copenhagen / Pumpehuset
23.02.27 DE – Berlin / Lido
25.02.27 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos-Saal
26.02.27 DE – Essen / Weststadthalle
27.02.27 NL – Utrecht / TivoliVredenburg Ronda

CHARLOTTE WESSELS’ latest release, The Obsession (2024), has been widely praised for its dynamic range, artistic growth, and emotional depth. Ever Metal highlighted its “skyscraper melodies” and Wessels’ “masterful vocals,” while Blabbermouth noted the album’s impressive variety. Louder Sound described it as “an auspicious and metallicized spin on her dark fairytale aesthetic,” while Metal Sucks called it “a transcendent collection of moving yet forceful and complex compositions,” further cementing her reputation as a versatile and evolving artist.
 
In fall 2025, CHARLOTTE WESSELS and Asger Mygind of VOLA released the song “Backup Plan” to accompany the deluxe edition of The Obsession, followed by a brand-new single entitled “After Us, The Flood” in early 2026.

Watch the official music video for “After Us, The Flood”:

About CHARLOTTE WESSELS:   
CHARLOTTE WESSELS is a Dutch singer, songwriter, and producer, best known for her distinctive voice and genre-blending approach to modern symphonic metal. In 2005, at the age of 17, Wessels became the lead vocalist of Delain, with whom she released a series of acclaimed albums. Since launching her solo career in 2021, she has carved out a unique artistic identity defined by cinematic storytelling, emotional honesty, and a fearless fusion of styles that bridges metal, alternative, and dark pop influences. Her initial solo releases, Tales from Six Feet Under (2021) and its 2022 sequel, were written and recorded in her basement home studio during the pandemic and shared directly with fans via Patreon. In September 2024, Wessels released The Obsession, her first full studio album under Napalm Records—and her most personal work to date. While incorporating fresh and progressive influences, the album also marks a return to her symphonic metal roots. It features collaborations with former Delain bandmates Timo Somers (guitar), Otto Schimmelpenninck van der Oije (bass), and Joey Marin de Boer (drums), alongside pianist Sophia Vernikov and keyboardist/orchestrator Vikram Shankar. Nina van Beelen joined The Obsession’s live and studio endeavours in 2025. Wessels’ collaborative spirit is evident in guest appearances with artists such as Epica, Kamelot, and Textures, as well as her work on the 2021 Qlimax Anthem with DJ Ran-D.

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