VICTORIA K Release First Glimpse ‘Oh So Weary’ from Upcoming Album “The Pleasure Of Sorrow”

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Australian gothic/modern metal act Victoria K unveil “Oh So Weary”, the first single taken from the upcoming album “The Pleasure Of Sorrow”.

With “The Pleasure Of Sorrow”, Victoria K moves toward a darker and more intimate sound, combining gothic atmospheres, modern heaviness, haunting melodies, and emotionally driven songwriting. The album expands the band’s sonic identity while exploring themes of grief, mortality, vulnerability, and rebirth.

“Oh So Weary” offers the first glimpse of this new direction through a composition that balances fragility, tension, and crushing dynamics. Layered arrangements, haunting melodies, and a sharp modern production approach – helmed by producer Lee Bradshaw and elevated through Lance Prenc’s mixing and mastering – shape a track that feels both massive and deeply personal. Additional electronic textures and sound design elements further reinforce the song’s contemporary edge and immersive atmosphere.

The single reflects on mortality and on the human body as a temporary shell inhabited by the soul. Recurring references to “home” and “house” symbolise physical existence itself, questioning what may remain once that form disappears.

Rather than relying on traditional genre formulas, Victoria K continues refining a sound built around atmosphere, emotional weight, and contemporary influences. Over the years, the Australian act has developed a distinctive identity within the modern gothic and alternative metal landscape through dynamic songwriting and cinematic storytelling.

Listen to “Oh So Weary” here: https://lnk.to/b2R91u

Further details regarding “The Pleasure Of Sorrow”, including the album release date, will be revealed in the coming months. Stay tuned!

For fans of: Spiritbox, Evanescence, Lacuna Coil

VICTORIA K lineup:​
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​Victoria Knight: Vocals
​Charlie Curnow: Extreme Vocals
​James Davies: Drums
​Ethan Collusi: Bass

More info:
​https://rockshots.eu/​
​https://www.instagram.com/victoria_k_official/​
​https://www.facebook.com/victoriakofficial/

China’s DEHUMANIZING ITATRAIN WORSHIP Drop Slam‑Fueled Tribute to Acheron & Japanese Folklore ‘Yomi’

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China’s most unhinged fusion of anime culture and extreme metal, Dehumanizing Itatrain Worship, return with their newest single “Yomi”, taken from their upcoming full‑length album “二次元コンプレックス 2D Complex” out this July 2026 through Stillbirth Records, the subsidiary label from Gore House Productions. ​
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Known globally as “the best anime death metal from China,” the band continues to push their bizarre, hyper‑violent, kawaii‑infected sound to new extremes. With brain‑melting anime‑style melodies, high‑speed blast beats, and a chaotic blend of J‑pop, brutal death metal, blackgaze, and Japanese folk, DIW have carved out one of the most unique identities in modern extreme music.
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Having toured extensively across China, Japan, and Europe, and appearing at major festivals including Deathfeast Open Air, Eastsea Metal Fest, Monster Kill EU Tour, and Shockwave Fest, along with sharing the stage with such bands as Suicide Silence, Stillbirth, Born of Osiris, Origin, Belphegor, Vulvectomy, and more, the band now prepares to unleash their most ambitious and personal work yet.
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Today, the band unveils their new single “Yomi” featuring Alan Grnja (Distant). The song stands as one of the album’s most striking and emotionally charged tracks, blending DIW’s signature slam brutality with Japanese folk elements and a solemn, atmospheric tone.
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​“‘Yomi’ features Alan Grnja from the Dutch deathcore heavyweights Distant. We blended in Japanese folk elements here. It’s solemn yet fierce, I think you guys are going to love it,” adds vocalist Kiryu.

Add to your Spotify playlist – https://open.spotify.com/track/1fyoWtozo3cyRSOTiUrGuc

The track follows the atmospheric piano interlude “Utsushiyo”, setting the stage for a descent into a mythic, folkloric underworld inspired by the character Acheron from Honkai: Star Rail.

“二次元コンプレックス 2D Complex” marks a major evolution for Dehumanizing Itatrain Worship, both musically and lyrically. While the band first gained notoriety for their meme‑driven anime‑slam chaos, this album digs deeper into Otaku psychology, isolation, and emotional collapse.
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​“We moved away from pure gore this time to focus more on anime culture, the hikikomori life, and my own mental state. These Otaku memes are just a shell. What’s actually inside is pain, hatred, and a genuine urge for self‑destruction. Imagine a car crash in Akihabara, that’s our music in a nutshell. We threw in everything from J‑pop and Blackgaze to Japanese folk. Every track is meant to stick with you. This album refuses to be boring,” adds Kiryu.​
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Dehumanizing Itatrain Worship was formed from the collision of Japanese animation and extreme metal. DIW has become one of the most recognizable names in the global slam scene. Their sound is fast, brutal, kawaii, weird, and funny, a chaotic blend that has earned them a cult following across Asia and Europe.
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For fans of: Ingested, Vulvodynia, Within Destruction, and Maximum The Hormone.

Due out on July 10, 2026, from Stillbirth Records / Gore House Productions, “二次元コンプレックス 2D Complex” is available for pre-order / pre-save at: https://orcd.co/2d-complex

Track Listing:​
1. Lucky☆Slam – 1:32
2. Slamonogatari (feat. Andrew Lee from Ripped to Shreds) – 3:57
3. Brutal Panzer – 3:14
4. Twisted Light (feat. Akihiro Muto from Agent 0) – 3:11
5. 苦痛昇天 (feat. Yui from Earthists.) – 3:03
6. Song of the Neet (feat. Yanchi from 5PM Promise and Matt Yakesh from No Face No Case) – 3:35
7. Utsushiyo – 1:38
8. Yomi (feat. Alan Grnja from Distant) – 4:01
9. 約束 (feat. Niik from Pale) – 5:51
Album Length: 30:03

Album and Live Band Line Up:​
Kiryu Zhang – Vocals
Xenochrist – Guitar
Zen – Bass
Shiru – Drums
Khezk – Composer

More info: ​Gorehouseproductions.com​ | Facebook.com/DehumanizingItatrainWorship | Instagram.com/dehumanizing_itatrain_worship

HARSH Release New Single & Video ‘Forever Yesterday’

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HARSH are the new rising stars within the hard rock scene. The band from Paris revives their traditional sound with a modern twist and catchy melodies. Their songs and live shows strike with theatricality, paired with a rare sensitivity that forges a strong bond with the audience. Born from a deep friendship, the band succeeds in the bold challenge of combining musical power with emotional sincerity.

Today, HARSH release their brand new single „Forever Yesterday“ from their upcoming new album “Feels”. “”Forever Yesterday” is about a love story that collapsed under the weight of past scars. Torn between nostalgia and the desire for redemption, the song blends a bluesy banjo riff with an unexpected ballad atmosphere. A bittersweet journey about regret, hope, and the desire to be granted a new start”, comments the band.

Stream/Download the SINGLE: https://save-it.cc/fireflash/forever-yesterday

“Feels” will be released on a CD, ltd. blue-marbled-opaque VINYL and digital!

Following the success of their debut album “Out Of Control” (2022), and more than 300 shows played, including their tours along with a.o. THE NEW ROSES, ANVIL and CHRIS HOLMES (ex-WASP) across Europe and the UK, the French band is ready to release their second, new album called “Feels”, on July 3rd, 2026 through Fireflash Records (WOLF, FURIES, ROCK JUSTICE a.o.) and will carry their rock into every heart they encounter. 

Hannes Braun, lead singer of KISSIN’ DYNAMITE, mixed and mastered the new album. A perfect match. “Working with Hannes Braun is kind of a dream for us. We love Kissin’ Dynamite’s music and sound and Hannes knows exactly how to get the best of each of our tracks. It’s always great and smooth to work with him”, adds Albert (Singer and guitarist). The overall result speaks for itself and gives the listener a good time, which is important nowadays more than ever. “For us, music is about expressing our feelings. It all comes down to creating a strong bond with the listener, on and off stage. This means everything to us.”

The lyrics on “Feels” are generally about life and things the four members experience or go through, about stories they hear and want to share. “We explore a variety of feelings on this album, simple ones such as falling in love or breaking up, but also mixed emotions that are harder to express, and are often disregarded. Here we’re talking about guilt, the need to find your place and your identity, helping someone going through grief, but also what binds us together: friendship.“

The band has huge plans and they have the songs. “Our next goal is to make “Feels” as unforgettable for others as it is for us, and we can’t wait to meet our community around the world.“

HARSH live:

June 26 – Damfest – Dammartin Sur Tigeaux (FR)
July 31 – The Garage – Glasgow (UK)
August 1 – The Auld Gambling Hoose – Alloa (UK)
August 15 – Savfest – Coalville (UK)

w/ THE NEW ROSES:

November 13 – Rosenhof – Osnabrück (GER)
November 14 – Kantine – Köln (GER)
November 19 – Colos Saal – Aschaffenburg (GER)
November 20 – Z7 – Pratteln (CH)
November 21 – Garage – Saarbrücken (GER)

HARSH is:
Albert Arnold – Lead vocals & guitar
Séverin Piozzoli – Guitar & backing vocals
Julien Martin – Bass & backing vocals
Léo Löwenthal – Drums & backing vocals

HARSH online:
Homepage: https://www.harshband.com
Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/bandHARSH
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harsh_band
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HarshbandRocks
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@harshband
X: https://x.com/Band_HARSH

KING OF SWEDEN Released Third Full-Length Album “Interregnum”

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Finnish progressive rock band KING OF SWEDEN released their third full-length album on 29th May 2026. The album is called Interregnum and it is released by Eclipse Music. Interregnum is out both on streaming platforms and as a physical CD which is available for purchase on King of Sweden’s live show’s and through their social media. Following the album release, King of Sweden perform several live shows, beginning in Hard Rock House, Helsinki yesterday on 30.5. and continuing at the Prog for Peart festival in Abingdon, UK on 17.7.

Interregnum consists of 4 songs: Movie Night is an energetic, guitar based progressive rock song, including Influences from old school hard rock bands such as Uriah Heep and Deep Purple as well as early Camel and proto-prog band The Nice. Movie Night is followed by Yes-influenced, peaceful ballad Breath, which deals with the contemporary and transient nature of life. The third song of the album is Father of Soup, a seven-minute-song with an energetic start in 11/8 time signature, influenced by 80’s King Crimson and a ballad ending in the second half of the song. The final song of the album is almost 20-minute-long Recursion, an epic closing track with influences of Rush and Tasavallan Presidentti.

King of Sweden has previously released two full-length albums by international indie label Golden Robot Records in 2021 and 2024. The band’s line-up has changed multiple times since being found in 2019. Therefore, the album name ‘Interregnum’ can be seen as a reference to the turbulent and uncertain times in the midst of ongoing changes and between what has been and what is about to be.

Track listing

  1. Movie Night (9:00)
  2. Breath (4:58)
  3. Father of Soup (7:12)
  4. Recursion (19:36)

Next live shows:

  • 17.7.2026 Prog for Peart, Abingdon, UK
  • 8.8.2026 Kultainen Kulaus, Helsinki, Finland
  • 23.9.2026 Lepakkomies, Helsinki, Finland

King of Sweden are:
Sampsa Nelimarkka – guitar, vocals, saxophone
Joni Raikaslehto – Bass, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
Tomi Raikaslehto – keyboards, percussions, guitar, backing vocals
Elias Ojutkangas – drums, backing vocals

Guest musician: Jan Tiusanen – flute (on Father of Soup and Recursion)

More information:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kinggofsweden
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kingofswedenband/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kinggofsweden
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4DLhUL6iTub4cWLVSZI2LO
Website: http://www.kingofsweden.info

METALITE Unveil “Discovery“ Album Details & Release New Single ‘In Case Of Emergency’

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Swedish melodic metal force METALITE returns with their most ambitious and cinematic chapter yet: Discovery! Set for release on September 25, 2026 via Perception – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music, the forthcoming album sees the band pushing their futuristic vision further than ever before. Following the success of their previously released singles “Our Time Has Come” and “Starchild”, METALITE now unveils full details of the new record alongside the release of their brand new single “In Case Of Emergency”.

Driven by powerful melodies, heavy rhythms, pounding guitar riffs and METALITE’s signature fusion of futuristic soundscapes and electrifying metal energy, “In Case Of Emergency” delivers another thrilling glimpse into the sonic universe of Discovery. Accompanied by a brand new visualizer video, the track combines dynamic riffing, cinematic synth layers and the unmistakable vocal performance of Erica Ohlsson into a modern melodic metal anthem packed with energy and emotion.

Guitarist, producer, songwriter and founder Edwin Premberg comments:

“In Case Of Emergency is a true banger driven by a heavy rhythm and crushing chugging guitars. But beneath the intensity, it carries a powerful message about always being there for someone, no matter the time or place. It’s a song that hits hard both musically and emotionally, raw, melodic, and made to be felt.”

Stream “In Case Of Emergency”: https://metalite.rpm.link/emergencyPR 

Mixed and mastered by acclaimed Danish producer Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Evergrey, Amaranthe), Discovery pushes METALITE’s futuristic vision further than ever before. Across twelve dynamic tracks, the album explores themes of human evolution, technology, survival, liberation and hope in a universe shaped by digital realities and cosmic exploration in the year of 2058, three years after humanity left a collapsing Earth in search of a new beginning.

Building upon the sonic worlds established on Heroes in Time (2017), Biomechanicals (2019), A Virtual World (2021) and Expedition One (2024), the band once again proves why they are regarded as pioneers of modern sci-fi-inspired melodic metal!

Pre-Order Discovery HERE: https://metalite.rpm.link/discoveryPR

Discovery Tracklist:

  1. Our Time Has Come
  2. In Case Of Emergency
  3. Into The Maze
  4. Cyberspace
  5. The Metal Elite
  6. Neon Rain
  7. Echoes Of You
  8. Starchild
  9. Wings Of Fire
  10. Captive In The Past
  11. Supremacy Of One
  12. Triforce

ABOUT METALITE

Founded in 2015 by guitarist Edwin Premberg, METALITE quickly gained recognition with their debut album Heroes in Time, establishing a fresh and modern approach to melodic metal. In 2019, vocalist Erica Ohlsson joined the band for Biomechanicals, helping elevate the group’s futuristic identity through an even more refined blend of electronic textures and melodic power metal. Their evolution continued with A Virtual World and reached new conceptual heights with Expedition One, a visionary sci-fi journey set in the year 2055.


In 2024, drummer Erik Junttila joined METALITE, bringing renewed energy and precision to the band’s explosive live and studio performances. Following his debut live appearance in Linköping in early 2025, the band continued touring extensively alongside acts such as Pain, Leaves’ Eyes, and The Night Flight Orchestra, while also appearing at major festivals including Sweden Rock Festival and Masters of Rock.

With millions of streams worldwide and a rapidly growing international fanbase, METALITE continues redefining the future of melodic metal. Discovery is bold, emotional, futuristic, and unapologetically ambitious — a powerful statement of innovation, exploration, and the limitless possibilities of modern power metal!

METALITE is:
Erica Ohlsson – Vocals
Edwin Premberg – Guitar / Additional Vocals / Programming
Robert Örnesved – Guitar
Erik Junttila Johansson – Drums
Robert Majd – Bass

More on METALITE:
Website
Instagram
Facebook
Spotify 

MEMOIRA Celebrate Life & Memories with New Video Single ‘Ikigai’

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Finnish symphonic metal band Memoira has released a new single IKIGAI (Memories). The release celebrates life and memories and opens the door to a well-known Japanese philosophy of life. Ikigai is a Japanese philosophical concept that refers to something that gives a person a sense of meaning or a reason to live:

– “The song is a kind of ode to life. It encourages us to make the most of life and create memories that will last a lifetime. During the arrangement phase of the song, we were at a song camp together thinking about the lyrics, when our bassist Niko mentioned the term Ikigai. The term resonated with us immediately, because it can be connected to our desire to create music, play and perform. Music is our philosophy of life,” – says the band’s keyboardist Lassi Nuolivaara.

The positive philosophy is also conveyed in the song’s nostalgic home video-like music video, which is compiled from the band’s various travels and live performances:

– “Ikigai also serves as an ode to our amazing fans and supporters, who have been strongly involved both at home, live at gigs and on social media around the world. You are the reason why we make music!” – says the band’s vocalist Krista Astrid Schröter.

Memoira is known for its combination of symphonic metal and strong melodies, where a modern metal sound meets a cinematic and emotional expression. IKIGAI (Memories) continues the band’s line, offering both familiar and new oriental tones to the band’s sound.

Listen to the single on music streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Deezer, Tidal etc.): https://push.fm/fl/memoira-ikigai

–Written/Lyrics/Arranged: Memoira
–Release year: 2026
–Drums recorded @ Studio57 by Pasi Kauppinen
–Keyboards & Bass recorded @ BeerTeam Studios by Niko Laaksonen & Lassi Nuolivaara
–Guitars recorded by Serdar Ilter
–Vocals recorded by Jimi Ahola
–Mixed @ Teemu Liekkala Audio & Design by Teemu Liekkala
–Mastered @ Chartmakers by Svante Forsbäck
–Producer: Memoira
–Distributor: Distrokid / Memoira

Memoira is a symphonic metal band from Finland formed in 2007. Known for it’s big atmospheric and epic sound, Memoira combines dynamic melodic metal and symphonic ethereal orchestrations into one, consistent flow of storytelling. 

On it’s 15- year journey before the latest line-up changes, the band has released three albums and seven singles worldwide.

With the current lineup, which has been active since 2023, and Krista Astrid Schröter as their vocalist, the band has already released three singles (Cryonic Heart 2024, Emerald Eyes 2024 and Dollmaker 2025), each of which has brought the band more listeners and streams. The renewed lineup has also brought a whole new energy to the band’s stage performance and image, which has already been noticed among fans.

MEMOIRA LINE-UP
Krista Astrid Schröter – Vocals
Lassi Nuolivaara – Keyboards & Piano
Serdar Ilter – Guitars
Niko Laaksonen – Bass
Kimmo Puhakka – Drums

https://www.memoiraofficial.com/
https://www.facebook.com/MemoiraOfficial
https://www.instagram.com/memoira_official
https://www.youtube.com/@MemoiraOfficial
https://www.tiktok.com/@memoiraofficial