UK grunge rock outfit Maximum Robot have released the lyric video for “Eternia”, the latest single from their album “Away With The Fairies”, out now via Epictronic.
Built on gritty riffs and a strong melodic pull, “Eternia” hits with both energy and intent. The song looks at the chaos of human behaviour, pollution, environmental collapse, and war, and pushes back against it, imagining a different reality far from it all.
The title draws from Eternia, the iconic world from He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. Here, it becomes more than a reference; it’s a contrast, a symbol of escape from a planet that feels increasingly out of control.
“Eternia” gives a clear taste of what “Away With The Fairies” sounds like: direct songwriting, sharp themes, and no wasted space.
Maximum Robot is a grunge band from Andover, England, was founded by guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Gazza Williams. After decades of effort, drummer Vyara Petkova joined in 2019, followed by bassist Dave Hull, forming the original lineup—but they never performed live together. Pandemic disruptions and lineup changes followed, with Williams and Hull finally playing their first gigs in Autumn 2024. In 2025, work began on their fourth album, and Jack Chapman replaced Hull on bass, bringing a heavier, rawer sound. The current duo, Chapman and Williams, upholds the band’s motto: “Music Never Dies.”
International symphonic metal legends KAMELOT—renowned for their infectious melodies, cinematic storytelling, and electrifying live performances—return with their haunting new album Dark Asylum, arriving August 28, 2026 via Napalm Records. Now 14 albums deep into a genre-defining career—including Haven (#1 Billboard Hard Rock), The Shadow Theory (#2 Billboard Hard Rock, #1 Amazon Hard Rock & Metal), and most recently The Awakening (#2 Billboard Hard Rock and Top 10 on the German charts)—the band continues to stand as a commanding force in modern metal after more than three decades.
Set within a shadowed Neo Victorian-era world, Dark Asylum invites listeners beyond the gates of RavenHill Asylum—an imposing institution once built as a grand cathedral, now repurposed into a place where science, faith, and madness uneasily coexist.
KAMELOT founder and guitarist Thomas Youngblood about the record: “Dark Asylum follows a soul trapped inside a world of masks, fractured memories, and psychological torment, wandering the endless halls of RavenHill in search of truth, identity, and redemption. What begins as a descent into darkness gradually transforms into a journey of awakening, where beneath the fear, illusion, and chaos lies the possibility of healing, hope, and ultimately a path out of the shadows into Sanctuary. The album explores the duality between despair and salvation, blurring the lines between reality and madness through theatrical storytelling, haunting atmospheres, and deeply emotional themes.”
Frontman Tommy Karevik adds: “Dark Asylum invites listeners into the hidden chambers of the human mind. A journey where every door reveals a different story, yet all remain deeply connected. At its core, the album explores the duality of human nature: the constant tension between fear and hope, chaos and stillness, destruction and healing. Dark Asylum reflects the struggle to remain sane within a cold and barren world, while ultimately discovering that salvation is not something found externally, but something that already exists within us all. Through self-exploration, awareness, and inner peace, healing becomes possible. This concept opened the door to a more cinematic and haunting sonic landscape, allowing us to experiment with darker, more eerie musical themes.”
Longtime KAMELOT producer Sascha Paeth returns to helm the album, alongside Jacob Hansen, who oversees mixing and mastering.
Karevik concludes: “The imagery was intentionally painted with delicate strokes, capturing the fine line between beauty and disorder, and the way chaos and tranquility coexist within the same space. The result is an immersive experience that feels both unsettling and deeply human. A descent into darkness that ultimately searches for light.”
Deepening the immersion of RavenHill, Dark Asylum will be released on a plethora of exciting platforms including standard gold, solid silver, and classic black vinyl editions, certified vinyl with the white label, white splatter, and blood filled variants, the latter of which are each paired with an official 24 page booklet! Multiple CD digipak available, with the 2 disc version including an instrumental version of the album, alongside cassette and digital options!
KAMELOT pushes further into cinematic and atmospheric territory on Dark Asylum, diving deeper into theatrical darkness while preserving the signature hooks that define their sound. Candlelight trembles along towering arches and cold stone corridors as you are greeted familiar spectres: Avantasia mastermind Tobias Sammet, Eluveitie’s Lea-Sophie Fischer, Visions of Atlantis’s Clémentine Delauney, Decessus frontwoman and current reigning Miss World Chile champion Ignacia Fernández, Rannveig Sif Sigurðardóttir and Sólveig Sara Leupold, and Billy King! Identity fractures, reality bends, and control slips into unseen hands, guiding its central figure through a descent into psychological darkness that ultimately leads toward transformation… and perhaps sanctuary. From the cinematic sweep of “Ashen World” to the introspective depth of “Sanctuary”, and the layered mystique of “Ivy, My Dear”, Dark Asylum unfolds as a fully immersive journey, blending orchestral grandeur, haunting melodies, and theatrical storytelling into one cohesive vision. Will you find sanctuary? Or will you wander its halls for eternity?
Dark Asylum tracklisting: 1. Sanctorium 2. Ashen World (feat. Ignacia Fernández) 3. Dark Asylum 4. Sanctuary (feat. Clémentine Delauney & Ignacia Fernández) 5. Nocte Veritas 6. One Last Masquerade (feat. Tobias Sammet) 7. Ivy, My Dear 8. Godlike Alchemy 9. The Sleeping Mind (Orphic Paradigm) 10. Kaleidoscope 11. Enigma (Think of Me) 12. Cassandra’s Disease 13. Beneath the Moon (Tunglið) (feat. Rannveig Sif Sigurðardóttir, Sólveig Sara Leupold, Lea-Sophie Fischer) 14. The Puppet King 15. Sanctum Requiem
KAMELOT’s Dark Asylum World Tour
Always committed to bringing their worlds beyond the studio, KAMELOT will take RavenHill Asylum on the road this fall with the immersive Dark Asylum World Tour, spanning North America and Europe. Once you step inside RavenHill… there is no turning back.
North America Pt. 1 w/ VISIONS OF ATLANTIS & FROZEN CROWN 08/28/26 – Hard Rock Live – Orlando, FL 08/29/26 – The Masquerade (Heaven) – Atlanta, GA 08/31/26 – The Studio at the Factory – Dallas, TX 09/02/26 – The Van Buren – Phoenix, AZ 09/03/26 – House of Blues – Las Vegas, NV 09/04/26 – House of Blues – Anaheim, CA 09/05/26 – The Fillmore – San Francisco, CA 09/07/26 – Vogue Theatre – Vancouver, BC 09/08/26 – Neptune – Seattle, WA 09/10/26 – Rockwell at The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT 09/11/26 – Summit Music Hall – Denver, CO 09/12/26 – The Truman – Kansas City, MO 09/14/26 – First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN 09/15/26 – The Rave – Milwaukee, WI 09/17/26 – The Arcada Theatre – St. Charles, IL 09/18/26 – Globe Iron – Cleveland, OH 09/19/26 – Phoenix Concert Theatre – Toronto, ON 09/20/26 – MTELUS – Montreal, QC 09/22/26 – Theatre Capitole – Quebec City, QC 09/24/26 – Keswick Theatre – Glenside, PA 09/25/26 – The Palladium – Worcester, MA 09/26/26 – Palladium Times Square – New York, NY 09/27/26 – The Fillmore Silver Spring – Silver Spring, MD
Europe Pt. 1 w/ EXIT EDEN & TEMPERANCE 01/11/26 – O2 Sheperd’s Bush Empire – London, UK 03/11/26 – O2 Ritz Manchester – Manchester, UK 05/11/26 – Turbinenhalle – Oberhausen, DE 06/11/26 – Z7 Konzertfabrik – Pratteln, CH 07/11/26 – La Rayonne – Lyon, FR 08/11/26 – LKA – Stuttgart, DE 10/11/26 – Klub Studio – Krakow, PL 11/11/26 – Progresja – Warsaw, PL 13/11/26 – Boogaloo – Zagreb, HR 14/11/26 – Barba Negra Red Stage – Budapest, HU 15/11/26 – Hangar – Belgrade, RS 17/11/26 – Live Club – Trezzo sull’Adda, IT 18/11/26 – Hall – Padova, IT 20/11/26 – Metronum – Toulouse, FR 21/11/26 – Razzmatazz 1 – Barcelona, ES 22/11/26 – Sala La Riviera – Madrid, ES
KAMELOT is: Tommy Karevik – Vocals Thomas Youngblood – Guitars Oliver Palotai – Keyboards Sean Tibbetts – Bass Guitar Alex Landenburg – Drums
Japanese Alt-Rock Visual Kei band Z CLEAR presents their first full album “Shidaishigou”, a relentless blast of rock that hits hard. This work was released in both digital and physical formats on May 6, 2026.
All or nothing, that’s “Shidaishigou” for Z CLEAR. The band formed in 2019 in Hiroshima. After relocating to Tokyo in 2024, Z CLEAR signed with PARAGUAS inc. in 2025. Under the close mentorship of fellow band XANVALA, this album is their first widely distributed release under the label.
“Shidaishigou” is an expression that translates to “supremely great, supremely strong”. Z CLEAR embodies the idea of creating empowering music through what they call “Buchi ROCK” (Super Rock).
The band comments on the album: “We are Z CLEAR, a Visual Kei band from Hiroshima, now based in Tokyo. Our ‘Buchi ROCK’ concept is Rock ‘n’ Roll infused with the personalities and life philosophies of all four members. We have just released our first album, ‘Shidaishigou.’ This album fully showcases the power and storyline of Z CLEAR. Please listen from start to finish and let our ‘Buchi ROCK’ take over.”
Z CLEAR plays by no one’s rules, carving their own path in the Visual Kei scene with an unyielding spirit.
About Z CLEAR Z CLEAR is a Visual Kei rock band from Japan. Their music offers a direct, unapologetic vision of what true rock should be, blending aggressive guitars, intense rhythms, and electronic textures with lyrics full of rebellion and determination. Proudly representing the spirit of Hiroshima, they define their concept as “Buchi ROCK” (Super Rock).
Bay Area thrash legends DEATH ANGEL will celebrate the 10th anniversary of their critically acclaimed eighth studio album, The Evil Divide, with a special vinyl reissue arriving July 24th via Nuclear Blast Records.
Originally released on May 27, 2016, The Evil Divide marked another triumphant chapter in the band’s storied career, capturing the ferocity, precision, and relentless energy that have defined Death Angel for more than four decades. Helmed by renowned producer Jason Suecoff at AudioHammer Studios, the album further cemented the band’s standing among thrash metal’s elite, earning widespread acclaim for its explosive songwriting, technical intensity, and emotionally charged performances.
The 10th anniversary LP edition will feature the bonus track ‘Wasteland,’ DEATH ANGEL’s powerful interpretation of the 1986 song originally performed by The Mission. Previously available only on select limited CD digipak editions outside the United States, the track will now make its vinyl debut while also becoming available for streaming worldwide for the very first time.
Revisit The Evil Divide by checking out the music video for the single ‘Lost.’
The reissue arrives as DEATH ANGEL continue celebrating another landmark in their legacy with their ongoing U.S. tour commemorating the 35th anniversary of their landmark 1990 album Act III.
May 28 – Orlando, FL – The Abbey May 29 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Culture Room May 30 – Tampa, FL – Orpheum June 2 – Nashville, TN – Brooklyn Bowl June 3 – Louisville, KY – Mercury Ballroom June 5 – Milwaukee, WI – MKE Metal Fest June 6 – St. Louis, MO – Red Flag June 8 – Wichita, KS – Wave June 9 – Greeley, CO – Moxi Theater June 10 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep June 11 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex June 12 – Boise, ID – Shrine Ballroom June 14 – Seattle, WA – Showbox June 16 – Portland, OR – Hawthorne Theater June 17 – Sacramento, CA – Ace of Spades June 18 – San Luis Obispo, CA – Fremont Theater June 19 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory June 20 – Ventura, CA – Ventura Music Hall June 21 – Santa Cruz, CA – The Catalyst
About DEATH ANGEL:
DEATH ANGEL is a pioneering American thrash metal band formed in 1982 in Daly City, California, and a vital force in the legendary Bay Area thrash movement. Emerging as teenage prodigies, the band quickly built a reputation for blistering speed, technical precision, fearless songwriting, and ferocious live performances — qualities that continue to define them more than four decades later.
Formed by cousins Rob Cavestany (guitar), Dennis Pepa (bass), and Andy Galeon (drums), alongside vocalist Mark Osegueda and guitarist Gus Pepa, DEATH ANGEL cut their teeth in local clubs before exploding onto the international stage with their 1987 debut album “The Ultra-Violence”, recorded when Galeon was just 14 years old. Its complex arrangements and explosive energy immediately distinguished them within the Bay Area scene. They followed with 1988’s “Frolic Through the Park”, which featured the breakout single and MTVfavorite “Bored,” even leading to the band hosting Headbangers Ball. In 1990, their major label debut “Act III”(Geffen Records) revealed a more dynamic and melodic dimension while retaining their thrash intensity. With MTV airplay for “Seemingly Endless Time” and “A Room With A View,” and a feature in People Magazine, the album cemented their status as one of thrash metal’s most musically adventurous acts.
After reuniting in 2001, DEATH ANGEL embarked on a powerful second chapter — one that would become among the strongest stretches of their career. Rather than leaning on nostalgia, they delivered a run of acclaimed releases that fused classic Bay Area aggression with sharpened songwriting and modern production. Beginning with “The Art of Dying” (2004) and continuing through “Killing Season” (2008), “Relentless Retribution” (2010), “The Dream Calls for Blood” (2013), “The Evil Divide” (2016), and 2019’s “Humanicide”, the band refined their attack while expanding their dynamics. Across these albums, intricate riff craftsmanship, blistering tempos, and socially aware lyricism became hallmarks of their modern era. “Humanicide”earned DEATH ANGEL a Grammynomination for Best Metal Performance, further solidifying their place among contemporary thrash metal’s most vital and respected forces.
In 2025, the band unveiled two standalone singles, marking their first new material in several years and signaling the next phase of their evolution. “Wrath (Bring Fire)” delivered a high-velocity assault rooted firmly in classic Bay Area ferocity, while “Cult of the Used” emerged as a sharp, socially charged anthem driven by precision riffing, thunderous rhythm work, and commanding vocals. Together, the releases reaffirmed DEATH ANGEL’s creative momentum and uncompromising intensity.
To celebrate the 35th anniversary of “Act III”, DEATH ANGEL launched a special anniversary tour performing the album in its entirety. The run combined full-album performances with select classics from across their catalog, offering longtime fans a rare and immersive experience. The tour included major U.S. markets and multiple hometown Bay Area performances — including two advanced sold out shows at the legendary Fillmore — underscoring the album’s enduring impact. The “Act III” Anniversary Tour continues into 2026 and 2027, with additional dates to be announced.
The current lineup — Mark Osegueda (vocals), Rob Cavestany (guitar), Ted Aguilar (guitar), Damien Sisson (bass), and Will Carroll (drums) — has remained intact for nearly two decades, forming one of the most stable and formidable configurations in the band’s history. That longevity translates powerfully to the stage, where DEATH ANGEL continues to tour extensively across North America, Europe, South America, Asia, and Australia.
With 26 years on the road and over 100 shows across Brazil, the band Epitaph, formed in Porto Alegre in 2000, announced the release of their new album this Monday, May 25th, 2026.
“Digital Screams”, their second full-length album, consists of 8 unreleased tracks, and the work consolidates the characteristic fusion of Heavy Metal, Thrash and Hard Rock that has marked the group’s trajectory since their first demo, “Waiting for Your Death”, and their debut album “Getting Down to Business” (2009).
The new album features the acidic and provocative lyrics of writer Denis Winston Brum, and also includes a special appearance by Gustavo Demarchi, from the Brazilian Progressive Rock band Apocalypse, on the title track, where, in addition to collaborating on the lyrics, he once again shares vocals with Joe F. Louder, as in “Death Belt” from the debut album.
Regarding the lyrics of the song “Digital Screams,” Demarchi was inspired by the fierce political and religious polarization on social media, as well as the advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, with its controversies, pros and cons, defenders and opponents.
“Digital Screams” will initially only be available in physical format, and can be purchased directly from the band through their official Instagram. The digital release will be available on a date to be announced.
A sample of the new work can be seen on the band’s YouTube channel, in the video for the track “The Girl Who Loves the Dead,” which was released on May 8th at a very special event at Legato studio in Porto Alegre, bringing together fans, musicians, friends, and press.
Regarding the album artwork, created by Rômulo Dias and with graphic design by Juliana Louis, the cover features the character that appears on the first album, and the band photo in the booklet contains various references to pop culture, rock, metal, and other things that have been and are part of the musicians’ lives.
Veterans of historical compilations such as Rock Soldiers VI, Roadie Metal Vol. 11, and the 10th anniversary of Garagem Hermética, Epitaph reaffirms its relevance in the national scene with a mature and relentless sound, and intends to take its metal even further.
Tracklist: Loser’s Life The Girl Who Loves the Dead Epitaph Road of Fire Digital Screams National Guard Something Better than God Blue Cave
Lineup: Joe F. Louder: Vocals André Carvalho: Guitars Marlon Steindorff: Guitars Fabio Figueiredo: Bass César “Five” Louis: Drums
ARMORED SAINT will join Metal Church for a US co-headlining tour this Fall! The Metal Saint Tour 2026 will commence on November 2nd in San Juan Capistrano, California and runs through November 21st in Agoura Hills, California. Additional support will be provided by LiveKill.
Comments ARMORED SAINT vocalist John Bush, “Two classic metal bands from the ’80s on tour together doing headline sets and both with brand new awesome records out [ARMORED SAINT with Emotion Factory Reset and Metal Church with Dead To Rights]. If you call yourself a metalhead and you don’t come to this show when we roll into your town, you better have a damn good excuse. AS and MC. Let’s do this!“
Comments Metal Church guitarist Kurdt Vanderhoof, “It’s incredibly exciting to be getting back on the road with our friends and an honor to be sharing the stage with one of America’s finest metal bands! Definitely a show you won’t want to miss!“
Tickets go on sale this Friday, May 29th at 10:00am local time. VIP upgrades will be available at: nationalactsvip.com/armoredsaint. See all confirmed dates below.
ARMORED SAINT + Metal Church w/ LiveKill: 11/02/2026 Coach House – San Juan Capistrano, CA 11/03/2026 The Glass House – Pomona, CA 11/04/2026 The Nile – Phoenix, AZ 11/06/2026 Sunshine Theater – Albuquerque, NM 11/ 07/2026 Sunshine Studios – Colorado Springs, CO 11/08/2026 The Federal – Denver, CO 11/10/2026 Neurolux – Boise, ID 11/11/2026 The Newberry – Great Falls, MT 11/13/2026 Dantes – Portland, OR 11/14/2026 Redwood Theater – Bremerton, WA 11/15/2026 Rickshaw Theater – Vancouver, BC 11/17/2026 Great America Music Hall – San Francisco, CA 11/18/2026 Goldfield Trading Post – Roseville, CA 11/19/2026 The Whisky – Los Angeles, CA 11/20/2026 Observatory North San Diego – San Diego, CA 11/21/2026 Canyon Club – Agoura Hills, CA
Additionally, ARMORED SAINT has performances confirmed throughout the Spring and Summer months both Stateside and abroad, including a special meet-and-greet at Grill ‘Em All in Long Beach, California. Set to take place on May 28th, the event is in celebration of the band’s Emotional Factory Reset full-length, released last week on Metal Blade Records. The night will feature photo opps, raffles, ARMORED SAINT-inspirited fries, and more!
ARMORED SAINT Live: 5/17/2026 San Luis Metal Fest – San Luis Potosí, MX 5/21/2026 Cafe Nord – Essen, DE * Free Listening Party * 5/22/2026 Rock Hard Festival – Gelsenkirchen, DE * Record Release Show * 5/28/2026 Grill ‘Em All – Long Beach, CA * Meet-and-Greet Event * 6/06/2026 Milwaukee Metalfest @ The Rave/Eagles Club – Milwaukee, WI 7/30/2026 Pumpehuset – Copenhagen, DK w/ Metal Church 7/31/2026 Skogsröjet Festival – Rejmyre, SE 8/01/2026 Pustervik – Gothenburg, SE w/ Testament, Metal Church 8/02/2026 Mejeriet – Lund, SE * w/ Testament, Metal Church 8/05/2026 Brutal Assault – Jaroměř, CZ 8/07/2026 Alcatraz Festival – Dessel, BE 8/08/2026 Poppodium Boerderij – Zoetermeer, NL *ARMORED SAINT headlining show 8/09/2026 Keep It True Legions – Geiselwind, DE 8/11/2026 Progresja – Warsaw, PL w/ Savatage, Nevermore 8/12/2026 Collosseum – Košice, SK w/ Vio-Lence 8/13/2026 Klub Studio – Krakow, PL w/ Testament, Metal Church 8/29/2026 Stonedead Festival – Newark, UK
Emotion Factory Reset, ARMORED SAINT‘s ninth studio album since 1984’s March Of The Saint, is a resurrection of sorts, a tearing down and a rebuilding in eleven songs of diverse musicality and lyrical themes. Produced, as were the previous four albums, by bassist Joey Vera and mixed by Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Stone Sour), the record finds the quintet challenging themselves. Songs like “Close To The Bone,” “Hit A Moonshot,” and “Every Man-Any Man” have ARMORED SAINT honoring their past as one of the most respected and recognizable bands in heavy music while making forward-thinking music rooted in the present.
Emotion Factory Reset was recorded across several studios including 606 Studios, Secret Hand Studios, Skullseven Studios, Constantine Studios, and Bridge Recording, engineered by Oliver Roman, Bill Metoyer, Joey Vera, and Jason Constantine, and features cover art by DDKing.
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
