DOPELORD Announce Reissue of “Magick Rites”, Out December 11th

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No band believes in the powers of the devil’s lettuce quite like Dopelord. Since budding out of Poland in 2010, the stoner doomers have led children of the haze down the left-hand path. Now, ahead of their European tour with Monolord, the band are dusting off the first entry in their wickedly catchy spell book.

Today, Dopelord are excited to announce that their new label home Season of Mist is reissuing their 2012 debut album, Magick Rites. Now back in print, with this reissue, fuzz worshipers everywhere can once again experience their first communion with the devilish masters of stoner doom.

“For most of us, Magick Rites was our first-ever recording session in a proper studio”, Dopelord bassist and vocalist Piotr Zin remembers. “The studio was located in Bialystok and belonged to some friends of ours, whose band we had previously played gigs with. We recorded these songs mainly for ourselves. We had no expectations whatsoever regarding how they would be received. Well, maybe with one exception – having a CD would make it easier for us to get gigs. But everything that happened afterwards was completely unplanned”.

Season of Mist will reissue Magick Rites on December 11, 2026. Pre-order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/DopelordMagickRites

Magick Rites is blessed with all the raw ingredients that make Dopelord so  charming. From the opening rip, the album rises from the ashes like a cloud of smoke. Ungodly heavy riffs bring the masses to their knees in service of “Lucifer’s Son”. More than a decade later, the band’s devout following hasn’t stopped chanting its seductive chorus as a sign of their undying allegiance. “I gave you my soul”.  

“[…] the off-the-bat highlight of Magick Rites”, The Sleeping Shaman wrote in praise of “Lucifer’s Son”. “[…] it nonetheless explores Miodek’s prayer to the gods of another universe as if blasted from some giant volcano-mouthed horn directly into the cosmos”.

On Magick Rites, Dopelord introduced their wickedly catchy twist on stoner doom.  

Tracklist

  1. The Pentagram (5:56)
  2. Ghost Cargo From the Bong (7:37)
  3. Lucifer’s Son (8:16)
  4. Possessed (5:55)
  5. Magick Holocaust (6:19)
  6. Rise! Undying! (11:13)

Catch Dopelord on their 2026 European fall tour with Monolord.

Dopelord 2026 European Tour with Monolord, remaing shows below
Get tickets at https://linktr.ee/monolord

October 10 – Paris, France @ La Maroquinerie
October 11 – Nantes, France @ Le ferrailleur
October 12 – Toulouse, France @ Le Rex
October 13 – Lyon, France @ Jack Jack
October 14 – Aarau, Switzerland @ KIFF
October 15 – Munich, Germany @ Backstage
October 16 – Osnabrück, Germany @ Bastard Club
October 17 – Cologne, Germany @ Gebaude 9
October 18 – Liege, Belgium @ Desertfest

Dopelord’s fourth album, Sign of the Devil, is also available on Season of Mist. Order: https://redirect.season-of-mist.com/DopelordSignoftheDevil

Dopelord is a Polish doom metal band formed in 2010 in Lublin. They’ve released five full-length albums: Magic Rites (2012), Black Arts, Riff Worship & Weed Cult (2014), Children of the Haze (2017), Sign of the Devil (2020) and Songs for Satan(2023). Their music is characterized by a heavy, psychedelic sound with clear stoner metal influences and lyrics that often refer to occultism, drugs and dark fantasy.

The band has gained international recognition for their energetic live shows, catchy riffs and haunting choruses. The band regularly tours in Poland and abroad. They’ve performed at many prestigious festivals, including Desertfest (London, Berlin and Antwerp), Metal Days Slovenia, Rockstadt Extreme, Brutal Assault, SWR Barroselas Metalfest, Tolminator, Helldorado Eindhoven and Mystic Festival. In 2019, they toured with doom legends Saint Vitus.

Dopelord are busy crafting full-length album number 6(66). When they’re not lighting up the studio, the band are out rolling the road with their hazy magick ritual. In 2025, they celebrated their 15th anniversary with a return to London’s Desertfest and five shows across their native Poland. They also joined  legendary tokers Orange Goblin for the English heavies final show in Finland before kicking off 2026 by touring across Europe with Napalm Death. This fall, they are touring Europe once again, this time with Monolord.  

Current Lineup
Paweł Mioduchowski – Guitar, Vocals
Piotr Zin – Bass, Vocals
Grzegorz Pawłowski – Guitars
Piotr Ochociński – Drums

Recording lineup for Magick Rites
Paweł Mioduchowski – Guitar, Vocals
Piotr Zin – Bass, Vocals
Grzegorz Pawłowski – Guitars
Arkadiusz Ziemiński – Drums

Production credits for Magick Rites
Recorded at Studnia Studio, Bialystok in November 2011.
Mixed by Michael Anuszewski

Cover art for Magick Rites
Paweł Mioduchowski

Follow Dopelord
Bandcamp: http://dopelord.bandcamp.com/
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/dopelord/1069619036
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1B1b2jSXksHwmmorhmQ8AF
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/dopelord666
Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/dopelord_666/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dopelord666

DESTRUCTION OF ORION Enters New Chapter with “Dimensions Of Chaos” Album, Out November 27th

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The introspection of grief.

On November 27, 2026, Bulgarian funeral doom project DESTRUCTION OF ORION will return with their third album, “Dimensions Of Chaos”, to be released by Aesthetic Death in both digibook CD and gatefold 2LP formats. Following “Decreasing Brightness” and “States Of Horror”, the new record continues the project’s deeply personal exploration of grief, anguish and emotional collapse, further developing the distinctive language established across its first two chapters.

The first single “Retribution” is now streaming HERE.

Two albums in and it is easy to see that DESTRUCTION OF ORION are one of the most exciting and important new doom bands of recent years. Never straying from the pertinent characteristics of the genre, yet able to bring fresh vision and authentic interpretation of what funeral doom is.

The new album solidifies this. “Dimensions of Chaos” retains the abject misery that was saturated within “Decreasing Brightness” and the mental anguish permeating through “States Of Horror”.

This is an era. Like the rings within a tree, each album forms a snapshot of that moment. “Dimensions Of Chaos” is no different. A monument of personal catharsis. Bringing tracks with a distinctive feel and identity. Yet, working seamlessly as a whole, forming an album that should be endured together as one.

Time only accentuates grief. The whole experience heralds a decimation of emotional will. As the music fades the silence holds a mortuary chill, with a haunting sense of feeling drained and emotionally crushed. You can physically feel the destructive energy and grief that have been poured into this.

DESTRUCTION OF ORION is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Tehina Spasova, whose genius lies in her metaphysical melancholy and a skilled feel for melodies. The production and musicianship on this third album elevate it to new levels, evolving a unique and authentic sound. Like dark matter, “Dimensions Of Chaos” will pervade every fragment of self. Drenched in a beautiful pain, the emotion in these tracks is visceral.

The unique style of “Dimensions Of Chaos” will not appeal solely to fans of funeral and extreme doom. There is a universal portrayal of grief that will resonate with anyone wishing to explore their own pain and anguish.

Tracklist:

01. Intro
02. Retribution
03. Tomorrow
04. Acceptance
05. Entwined
06. Better Days
07. Pulchra Mortis
08. Outro

Line-up:
Tehina Spasova – Everything

https://destructionoforion.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/destructionoforion/

MORTEMIA Release New Song & Video ‘It’s a Sin’, Feat. Jane Odintsova (Imperial Age)

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Photo credits: Morten by Cécile Delpoio

Morten Veland (SIRENIA, MORTEMIA and founder of TRISTANIA)  released the thirteenth  Mortemia song from  ‘The Cover Collab Sessions’. A collection of cover songs featuring different guest singers for each song. This single is a rendition of ‘It’s a Sin’ originally by Pet Shop Boys, featuring Jane Odintsova on guest vocals. The song is available on all digital platforms as of yesterday the 9th of October 2026.

Morten Veland:

“I’m proud and honoured to welcome Jane Odintsova as my special guest for ‘The Cover Collab Sessions’. I first met Jane in England during Sirenia’s last UK tour 2 years ago, and I’ve had Jane in mind for a possible collab since then. I am very pleased to announce that now the time has come. The song of choice is ‘It’s a Sin’ by Pet Shop Boys. It’s a song that I remember very well from my early years, when the song arrived in 1987. I’m really excited with the rendition that me and Jane have come up with together, and we both really can’t wait to share the song with you all. The song will be available on all digital platforms on Friday the 9th of October 2026”.

Jane Odintsova:

“When I received a word from Morten I was surprised and honoured! Converting a pop song into metal is one of the best things to do. It’s a Sin by Pet Shop Boys is not just “a pop song” – it’s a top hit. Working on it together with the legendary man – priceless! Thank you Morten for having me. I am very excited about it! Stay tuned guys – it’s going to be a blast!”

Song on digital platforms: It’s a Sin (feat. Jane Odintsova) by Mortemia & Imperial Age – DistroKid

During the early stages of the Covid 19 pandemic Norwegian multi-instrumentalist, producer and artist Morten Veland decided to reactivate his solo project Mortemia , this time with a brand new concept consisting of collaborations with multiple guest singers. ‘The Pandemic Pandemonium Sessions’ was a series of singles released on a monthly basis, each song featuring a well known and highly profiled guest singer from the metal scene. Following next was ‘The Covid Aftermath Sessions’, yet another album featuring songs, all with different guest singers. Now Mortemia is ready to endeavor on his third album in the collaboration format entitled ‘The Cover Collab Sessions’, once more the project will feature multiple amazing guest singers. This will be, as the title suggests, an album consisting of cover songs solely. All re-arranged and performed in Mortemia’s signature style.

So far the following singers has contributed for his collaborations:

Madeleine Liljestam (Eleine)
Marcela Bovio (Stream of Passion, Ayreon, MaYaN)
Alessia Scolletti (Temperance, ERA)
Liv Kristine (Liv Kristine, ex-Theatre of Tragedy, ex-Leaves Eyes)
Melissa Bonny (Ad Infinitum, The Dark Side of the Moon)
Brittney Slayes (Unleash the Archers)
Maja Shining (Forever Still)
Erica Ohlsson (Metalite)
Heidi Parviainen (Dark Sarah, ex Amberian Dawn)
Zora Cock (Blackbriar)
Linda Toni Grahn (Anima Veil, ex Follow the Cipher)
Caterina Nix (Chaos Magic)
Federica Lanna (Volturian)
Ulli Perhonen (ex-Snow White Blood)
Ambre Vourvahis (Xandria)
Fabienne Erni (Eluveitie, Illumishade)
Lindy-Fay Hella (Wardruna)
Margarita Monet (Edge of Paradise)
Marina La Torraca (Battle Beast, Exit Eden, Phantom Elite)
Nicoletta Rosellini (Alterium, Walk in Darkness)
Maxi Nil (Jaded Star, ex Visions of Atlantis)
Capri (ex Amberian Dawn)
Emma Zoldan (Sirenia)
Dianne van Giersbergen (DIANNE, Ex Libris)
Chiara Tricarico (Moonlight Haze)
Leah (Leah)
Kristin Starkey (Temperance, Twilight Force)
Kristyn Hope (Daedric)
Diva Satanica (Bloodhunter)
Grace Darkling (Nocturna)
Rehn Stillnight (Nocturna)
Jessica Thierjung (Lyriel)
Minniva (Minniva)
Helle Bohdanova (Ignea)
Karmen Klinc (Venus 5)
Jane Odintsova (Imperial Age)

For more information: Mortemia – Startside | Facebook – Mortemia (@mortemiaofficial) • Instagram-bilder og -videoer – Spotify – Mortemia – ‎Mortemia on Apple Music – Mortemia on Amazon Music – Mortemia (bandcamp.com) – Mortemia – YouTube

GAMMACIDE’s Legendary 1987 Demo Returns on Original-Format Cassette

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The underground thrash metal legacy of Texas comes roaring back to life.

On October 6, 2026, Savant Guarde Records, through its heavy metal cassette subsidiary Old Guarde Records, proudly released the official reissue of GAMMACIDE’s legendary 1987 Demo, faithfully reproduced from the original release and now available on cassette.

Originally released in 1987, the five-song demo represents one of the earliest and most important documents of Gammacide’s devastating Texas thrash attack. The band’s original lineup featured Varnam Ponville (vocals), Rick Perry (guitars), Eric Roy (bass) and Jamey Milford (drums).

The demo was recorded at Pantego Sound Studios and recorded/produced by Jerry Abbott, father of Pantera legends Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul Abbott. The recording captures Gammacide at a crucial moment in the development of their sound, years before the band would release their acclaimed 1989 debut album Victims of Science.

The original five-song track listing is preserved in full:

  1. Endangered Species
  2. Shock Treatment
  3. Gutter Rats
  4. Walking Plague
  5. Incubus

The 2026 edition has been digitally mastered from the original tapes, while the physical release has been manufactured in the USA by National Audio Company (NAC), one of the very few remaining cassette manufacturers in the world and the last major cassette manufacturer in the United States.

The release uses NAC’s classic high-performance music-grade ferric tape, maintaining the authentic character and aesthetics of the original format.

The J-card artwork faithfully reproduces the original cassette packaging, including the historic band photograph, credits and lyrics.

This is not a modern reinterpretation of the demo.

It is an attempt to preserve the sound, artwork, atmosphere and physical identity of the original 1987 Gammacide cassette for a new generation of metal fans and collectors.

Gammacide originally established their reputation throughout the worldwide underground with their uncompromising Texas thrash metal attack. The band would go on to share stages with legendary acts including Dark Angel, Exodus, Death, Sacred Reich and Morbid Angel, as well as fellow Texas metal pioneers such as Rigor Mortis and Watchtower.

After decades of cult status, Gammacide returned to action and are once again active on the metal scene, bringing the band’s legacy into a new era.

THE 1987 DEMO IS AVAILABLE NOW

The Gammacide – 1987 Demo cassette is available now through:Savant Guarde Records / Old Guarde Records
Official Savant Guarde Records Website – Savant Guarde Records – Bandcamp – Gammacide Official Landing Page – 1987 Demo – The cassette is also available through eBay.

STREAM “ENDANGERED SPECIES”

The first track from the historic demo, “Endangered Species,” is available to stream on major digital platforms, including Spotify, YouTube Music and Deezer.

GAMMACIDE ONLINE: Official Gammacide Website

NEQUAM Unleash Debut Single “G.O.D.”, Feat. Tommy Massara

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“G.O.D.”, the debut single from NEQUAM, is officially out now worldwide.

The new heavy/death metal band, formed in Milan in 2025, makes its official entrance onto the Italian and international metal scene with a powerful, dark and uncompromising track.

The release also marks the official beginning of the band’s collaboration with Wanikiya Record/Promotion.

But there is one element that makes this debut even more special.

“G.O.D.” FEATURING TOMMY MASSARA — EXTREMA

The track features Tommy Massara, legendary guitarist and founding member of Extrema, one of the bands that helped write some of the most important chapters in the history of Italian metal.

Massara’s participation represents a meeting between experience and new energy: on one side, a musician deeply connected to the history of Italian metal; on the other, a new band ready to introduce its own identity to the world.

For NEQUAM, “G.O.D.” is not simply their first single.

It is the first chapter of their discographic journey.

And sharing that first chapter with Tommy Massara of Extrema makes the release even more significant.

G.O.D. — GENERATION OF DESTRUCTION

Behind the title “G.O.D.” lies a double meaning:

Generation Of Destruction.

Generator Of Destruction.

The track is a provocative and nihilistic manifesto against religious hypocrisy, the commercialization of faith, and violence justified in the name of spiritual or ideological dogma.

The lyrics begin with a feeling of individual emptiness:

“I’ve got a hole in my head
And a messed-up prayer”

That emptiness gradually becomes collective. A mind that can no longer see. Humanity losing its direction. People transforming themselves into new gods. And a society in which domination, revolution and redemption become dangerously intertwined.

WHEN FAITH BECOMES DESTRUCTION

“G.O.D.” uses powerful and deliberately provocative imagery. The cross is compared to a rifle. Idols are raised and then brought down. Faith becomes a tool of power.

The line: “Wielding the cross like a rifle in the name of God” perfectly captures the heart of the song.

NEQUAM’s provocation is not simply about attacking spirituality. It is a reflection on what humanity can do with faith when it is transformed into control, ideology and a justification for violence.

A powerful message. A disturbing image. A song that refuses to leave the listener indifferent.

THE NEQUAM SOUND

Thrash metal, death metal and groove metal collide in a sound built around heavy and razor-sharp riffs, devastating rhythms, dark atmospheres and an uncompromising aggressive edge.

The band’s influences range from Slayer, Pantera and Megadeth to Cannibal Corpse, Machine Head, In Flames and Death.

But “G.O.D.” is first and foremost a statement of the NEQUAM identity: a band made up of musicians with more than twenty years of experience, born from the friendship and musical collaboration between Elio La Greca, Marco Mattioli, Lexx and Fulvio Manganini.

The release of “G.O.D.” coincides with the official announcement that NEQUAM have joined the Wanikiya Record/Promotion roster.

The collaboration will support the band through promotion, communication, press office activities and international exposure, helping develop the project and bring NEQUAM’s music to audiences and media both in Italy and internationally.

And “G.O.D.” is only the beginning. NEQUAM are already working on the writing and production of their debut album.

NEQUAM — “G.O.D.”

FEATURING TOMMY MASSARA — EXTREMA

Generation Of Destruction.
Generator Of Destruction.

A new band. An uncompromising message. A crushing sound. And a collaboration with one of the historic names of Italian metal.

This is their debut.
This is “G.O.D.”.
And this is only the beginning.

NEQUAM
Elio La Greca — Drums
Marco Mattioli — Guitars
Lexx — Vocals
Fulvio Manganini — Bass

SPECIAL GUEST
Tommy Massara — Extrema

THE MOSAIC WINDOW Joins Vesperian Roster & Release New Single ‘What Sage Could Not Cleanse’ from Upcoming Album “Answered Prayers”

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Vesperian is pleased to welcome THE MOSAIC WINDOW, the Black Metal project of Andrew Steven Brown, to the roster.

On the band’s next album, Answered Prayers – out November 13, 2026 – Brown pulls back from the more polished, prog-tinged death/black hybrid of 2024’s Hemasanctum and returns to the band’s original core: first and second wave black metal, filtered through atmospheric rasps of despair and phantasmal, buried death growls. Across ten tracks, its nihilistic concept unfolds – humanity erased retroactively, centuries before the Industrial Revolution, as the only cure for a poisoned world.

Alongside the announcement, the band share the album’s first single, What Sage Could Not Cleanse. An older composition, it anchors Answered Prayers‘ back-to-roots direction: raw, stripped of any polish, a statement of intent – no ritual can purify what’s already beyond saving.

Find more info on THE MOSAIC WINDOW and their new single What Sage Could Not CleanseHERE

Answered Prayers was mixed and mastered by Alex Sedin (Ghostalgy Productions), with Dmitry Kim (Jinjer and others) on session drums.

The cover artwork was done by Luciana Nedelea (Mare Cognitum, Sepulchral Curse and others).

Discography:
Hollow (EP, 2021)
Plight of Acceptance (album, 2023)
Hemasanctum (album, 2024)

Line-Up:
Andrew Steven Brown – all instruments, vocals

https://www.instagram.com/themosaicwindow
https://themosaicwindow. bandcamp.com
https://www.vesperian.world
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