From the blackened mines of Bergslagen and rising from the ashes of the now‑defunct band Maniak, Sweden’s ZADISM emerge as an unholy force bent on obliterating restraint.
Guided by the spirit of the early Brazilian underground (you know the ones – disfigured riffs, filthy production, uncompromising aggression) and the savage blueprint laid down by the German thrash metal pioneers at the dawn of the scene, this duo brings a sound steeped in raw violence and fury.
Their debut EP “Under Sadistic Law”, out 21 November via De:Nihil Records and Dala Destroi Records, is a concentrated dose of extremity: short, brutal and unrelenting. ZADISM don’t just honour the relics of the past: they inject them with fresh, virulent energy and drag them screaming into the present.
The first single “Under Sacred Soil” is now streaming at THIS LOCATION.
Tracklist:
01. Ernestine 02. Victims of the Sadistic Whip 03. Under Sacred Soil 04. Chapel of Scum 05. Coprophilian Nightmare
NYC’s legendary hardcore pioneers AGNOSTIC FRONT have released the official video for “Sunday Matinee”, a nostalgic yet hard-hitting anthem from their brand-new album Echoes in Eternity, out today via Reigning Phoenix Music.
Frontman Roger Miret shares:
“In this song, we celebrate the gathering of friends, families and the joyous times when we all looked forward to our Sunday Matinee. Specifically, the days gone of the ‘classic’ CBGB Sunday line ups, where we made lifelong bonds with show attendees and all the visiting Hardcore/Punk bands! Basically, true social media at its finest!”
Echoes in Eternity captures AGNOSTIC FRONT’s trademark energy: a fusion of raw aggression and unflinching honesty. From explosive riffs to socially charged lyrics, the album is both a reflection and a rallying cry for a world still fighting for unity, justice, and authenticity.
With decades of influence on the global hardcore scene, AGNOSTIC FRONT continue to uphold their legacy as one of the most vital and uncompromising voices in punk music.Echoes in Eternity reaffirms their status as cultural torchbearers, channeling the same spirit that sparked from New York’s Lower East Side to inspire generations worldwide.
Matter Of Life & Death (feat. Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of RunDMC)
Tears For Everyone
Divided
Sunday Matinee
I Can’t Win
Turn Up The Volume
Art Of Silence
Shots Fired
Hell To Pay
Evolution Of Madness
Skip The Trial
Obey
Eyes Open Wide
Catch AGNOSTIC FRONT on tour:
East Coast American Tour 2025: Dec. 4 Cambridge, MA@ The Middle East Dec. 5 Atlantic City, NJ @ Anchor Rock Club Dec. 6 NYC, NY @ Irving Plaza Dec. 9 Richmond, VA @ The Canal Club Dec. 10 Columbia, SC @ New Brookland Tavern Dec. 11 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell) Dec. 12 Melbourne, FL @ Pineapples (Moon Room) Dec. 13 Miami, FL @ Gramps Dec. 14 Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum Dec. 15 Jacksonville, FL @ The Albatross Dec. 16 Greenville, SC @ Radio Room Dec. 17 Wilmington, NC @ Reggie’s 42nd Street Tavern Dec. 18 Raleigh, NC @ The Pour House Dec. 19 Lynchburg, VA @ Super Rad Arcade Dec. 20 Altoona, PA @ McGarvey’s Bar & Grill Dec. 21 Allentown, PA @ Archer Music Hall (Arrow)
Echoes In Eternity Tour: Feb. 6 Düsseldorf, Germany @ Zakk Feb. 7 Hamburg, Germany @ Gruenspan Feb. 8 Maastricht, Netherlands @ Muziekgieterij Feb. 9 Saarbrücken, Germany @ Garage Feb. 10 Luzern, Switzerland @ Concert Hall Schüür Feb. 11 Paderno Dugnano (Milan), Italy @ Slaughter Club Feb. 12 Treviso, Italy @ New Age Club Feb. 13 Stuttgart, Germany @ Im Wizemann Feb. 14 Audincourt, France @ Le Moloco Feb. 15 Vauréal, France @ Le Forum Feb. 16 Frankfurt, Germany @ Das Bett Feb. 17 Leipzig, Germany @ Felsenkeller Feb. 18 Herford, Germany @ Kulturwerk Feb. 19 München, Germany @ Backstage Feb. 20 Berlin, Germany @ Astra Kulturhaus Feb. 21 Wrocław, Poland @ Kustomhead And Tattoo Shop Feb. 22 Warsaw, Poland @ Proxima Feb. 23 Ostrava, Czech Republic @ Barrák Music Club Feb. 24 Budapest, Hungary @ Dürer Kert Feb. 25 Linz, Austria @ Posthof Feb. 26 Cham, Germany @ LA Feb. 27 Magdeburg, Germany @ Factory 28 Feb Antwerpen, Belgium @ Trix
About AGNOSTIC FRONT:
Founded in 1982, AGNOSTIC FRONT stand among the most esteemed pioneers of the hardcore genre. No band comes close in sonic and socio authenticity and sincerity, where the struggles of survival on the streets have quite literally given life to a sound that remains as impactful today as it was over four decades ago. AGNOSTIC FRONT‘s battering, socially critical sounds serve as the foundation of true New York hardcore and helped initiate the emergence of crossover thrash. Following a slew of pummeling offerings, the band, led by the inimitable roar of Roger Miret and Vinnie Stigma’s legendary charismatic guitar playing, continue to showcase unapologetically honest lyrics and signature aggression in Echoes in Eternity.
Portuguese gothic metal veterans INHUMAN are celebrating the release of their much-awaited, new studio album “GLORIÆ”, that is out now on Alma Mater Records! Get your copyHERE
Inspired by the Latin phrase for “of glory,” “GLORIÆ” is INHUMAN‘s most mature and daring album to date. Written during a challenging period for the band and once again produced by Daniel Cardoso, the new work delves deeply into themes of personal growth, overcoming obstacles, and self-discovery.
Lyrically, the album uses the concept of glory – and its absence – as a metaphor for personal struggles and triumphs. The band has also embraced a minimalist visual aesthetic, focusing on the interplay of presence and absence to invite listeners to interpret the subjective nature of glory.
Furthermore, to mark the release of “GLORIÆ”, INHUMAN will perform live at the first edition of Alma Mater Nights, a special label-curated event taking place on December 12 at República da Música in Lisbon.
Sharing the stage with labelmates Glasya, who will also present their new album “Fear”, the evening promises a celebration of Portuguese metal at its most authentic and powerful. The night will conclude with a special DJ set by FernandoMoon (Moonspell). Tickets are availableHERE
INHUMAN are: Pedro Garcia – Vocals João Pedro Correia – Guitars Guilherme Garboa – Bass Ruben Patrício – Drums
Italian symphonic death metal band Genus Ordinis Dei have released their brand-new single East of Eden, now available on all major streaming platforms.
The song serves as the opening act of the band’s upcoming concept album and opera, The Land East of Eden, which is set for release on January 16, 2026.
East of Eden marks the beginning of a new chapter in the band’s evolving narrative universe. The track portrays the first steps of Cain after his exile; desperate, alone, and cast away from both God and Blood, forced to walk into a land of shadows and forgotten spirits.
The single introduces the dramatic themes and cinematic soundscapes that define The Land East of Eden, which also features the legendary Roy Khan (Conception, ex-Kamelot).
Tommy, founder, producer and guitarist of the band, says about the new single: “Musically, East of Eden lays the emotional and sonic foundation of the album. Primal riffs, ritualistic drums, and a chorus melody that feels ancient and unforgettable. This track walks the line between epic storytelling and raw aggression, blending orchestral grandeur with the darker pulse of modern metal. It’s the gate opening, the fall echoing, the beginning of the exile.”
Nico, drummer, adds: “[…] there’s groove, violence, and moments of eerie tension… the heartbeat of a man who realizes exile is forever. This track marks the beginning of the fall, and I wanted the drums to make you feel every heavy step he takes into the unknown.”
Pre-orders for The Land East of Eden are now open on Bandcamp.
Exclusive editions of the album are available through the band’s official store, including limited collector’s versions.
Fans who pre-order will receive a special gift as a token of appreciation.
With The Land East of Eden, Genus Ordinis Dei continue to expand their unmistakable blend of symphonic grandeur, extreme metal intensity and narrative depth.
The forthcoming album promises to deliver a new chapter in the band’s ambitious mythological saga, The Divine Order.
GENUS ORDINIS DEI discography The Beginning (album) – 2023 Glare of Deliverance (album) – 2020 Great Olden Dynasty (album) – 2017 EP 2016 (EP) – 2016 The Middle (album) – 2015
GENUS ORDINIS DEI lineup Nick K (vocals & guitar) Tommy Monticelli (guitar & orchestra) Nico Pedrali (drums)
Jan Akkerman has revealed a stunning live version of the Focus hit single Sylvia. The song is taken from his upcoming album My Focus – Live Under The Rainbow, which will be released on 12 December via Artone/Music Theories Recordings. Take a listen to the live version of Sylvia.
Sylvia was originally released by the Progressive Rock band Focus in 1972 and featured on their Dutch No.1 album Focus 3. The song followed a year later as a stunning version on the Focus live album At the Rainbow. Jan was a founding member of Focus from 1969 to 1976, where he recorded several breakout albums.
My Focus – Live Under The Rainbow was recorded across Jan’s 2025 February UK tour with his band Marijn van den Berg (Drums), David de Marez Oyens (Bass) and Coen Molenaar (Keys) as they played Bush Hall (London), The Fire Station (Sunderland), Philharmonic Hall (Liverpool), Oran Mor (Glasgow), The Met (Bury), The Stables (Wavendon), and The Apex (Bury St. Edmunds).
The album journeys through his timeless work with Focus, from the first song released from this collection, Answers Questions—Questions Answers, through to the mega-hit, Hocus Pocus, along with classic songs Focus I and Focus II—songs that are still close to his heart. “I play these songs because my soul and heart are in there. It’s a God given talent I have, which makes me feel proud of myself!” he says. The adventure winds through his distinguished solo career, up to 2019’s Close Beauty.
Jan Akkerman in a live setting is a beautiful thing to behold, and on his new record, My Focus – Live Under the Rainbow, you can absorb his technical mastery and tone, where it was born to live: on stage.
Live music needs to offer you something that you cannot get on a studio recording. It’s the sense of freedom and intimacy, wondering how the songs will be played and what the reaction will be. Live concerts give you the tingle where the hair stands up on the back of your neck. “Live audiences give you the tension and responsibility to be creative, for me, that’s the challenge I like,” says the iconic Dutch guitarist. After all of these years, you ponder what keeps Jan going out there, night after night. “It’s my love to play for people all around the world,” he smiles.
The supremely gifted guitarist is equalled by very few, and his legendary ability makes him impossible to pigeonhole. His position as Dutch royalty has been cemented; he received the Golden Harp Award in early 2005, Holland’s most prestigious music prize, and in 2012, he was appointed Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau. This royal honour recognised his contributions to Dutch music and his influence on musicians worldwide.
There is something about instrumental music that can connect with people worldwide. “A friend of mine made a remark in a song that says, ‘Words are made to lie!'” he ponders with a wry smile.
Put on My Focus – Live Under The Rainbow and soak up the atmosphere of one of the world’s most gifted guitarists.
With a sound that blends Southern rock grit, post-grunge intensity, hard rock power, and glam flair, Italian quartet WILL O’ DUSK continue to build anticipation for their debut album The Long Lasting Dusk, arriving on November 28th, 2025 via Diotima Records. Conceived as a visceral and cinematic journey, the record explores the fragile balance between destruction and renewal, solitude and belonging.
Following their debut single Crossroads, the band now unveil Heartbreak Dust — a darkly seductive new chapter and one of the pivotal moments of the album’s first act, The Descent. The track comes accompanied by a visually striking lyrics video, embodying the song’s mix of lust, pain, and transcendence.
“Heartbreak Dust is a danse macabre between lust, pain, and the weight of love’s collapse. Born to burn and bound to a golden cross, the song transforms suffering into ritual, where shadows, vows, and voices collide. Every scream in the chorus feeds the cycle until only dust remains — heartbreak inhaled and exhaled as fuel for survival,” explain the band. “It’s a desperate embrace of the darkest side of oneself — an acceptance of what is usually forced to remain hidden.”
The Long Lasting Dusk is conceived as a two-act journey. The first act, The Descent, explores the recognition of pain, the embrace of destruction, and the collapse into darkness. The second, Resurgence, rises from chaos toward resilience, light, and communion. From the brutal intensity of Lucifer’s Tears to the playful brightness of Slowmo and the communal closing hymn Last Drop, the album embraces the coexistence of shadow and brightness not as opposites, but as inseparable truths of the human experience.
The concept reflects the band’s own ethos: dusk as a place where contradictions meet — a moment suspended between good and evil, loss and rebirth. “Dusk is where light and shadow coexist,” says the band. “It’s not about erasing the dark, but about embracing both sides to truly find yourself.”
Musically, WILL O’ DUSK craft songs that are layered and haunting, yet immediate in their impact. Their sound is steeped in contrasts: intimacy and explosion, vulnerability and defiance, cinematic atmospheres and raw edges.
The lineup features Riccardo Maria Barchiesi (vocals), Danilo Casali (guitars), Stefano Grossi (bass), and Luca Gambazza (drums). Together, they create a sonic and emotional landscape where listeners are invited to move through darkness toward light — to find in dusk not just an ending, but the will to face a new dawn.
With The Long Lasting Dusk, WILL O’ DUSK offer more than a collection of songs: they deliver an odyssey of contradictions, crafted for the misfits and the dreamers who recognize themselves in twilight. It is an album about survival and communion, about confronting shadows without fear, and about finding beauty in imperfection.
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! Click image to watch the video
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