Turin-based death thrashers Extinction have released the video for the song ‘The Horned God’, the title track of their fourth album, due out on 27 March via Punishment 18 Records.
“The song explores the theme of the ancient horned gods, such as Moloch, Pan, Cernunnos and others, who, with the advent of Christianity, were subsequently classified as the embodiment of absolute evil, thus giving rise to the figure of Satan.”
German dark rock band UNZUCHT releases their new single ‘Krieger’. The song is taken from their upcoming studio album ‘Neon Dom’, which will be released on 15 May by Metalville.
A view of the world from the outside. From a safe distance, people hate, bully and manipulate – and the truth often falls by the wayside. It’s simply not exciting enough. Depression, invisible anonymous adversaries and a battlefield of fears.
Hate speech, ragebait and fake news blown unfiltered into the web of our times, with no regard for heart or soul. Destruction is simply our prayer.
Sometimes only music can save you, the escape into another, thoroughly more honest world that has never let you down or left you alone.
With their new studio album ‘Neon Dom’, UNZUCHT herald a new era of musical darkness – without giving up the search for redeeming light.
The work combines brutal intensity with deep black emotionality, creating a soundscape that challenges, overwhelms and fascinates at the same time.
The songs lead like a controlled fall into a world permeated by shadows: carried by powerful guitars, uncompromising rhythms and the new voice of frontman Timm, who transforms pain, anger and unshakeable strength into pure energy.
‘Neon Dom’ is more than an album – it is a liberating blow. ‘Darkness is followed by light and I burn all bridges,’ says Feuerregen. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, UNZUCHT rises anew: a musical monolith that only reveals its true power when you are ready to face your own demons.
Thematically, the album explores the boundaries of human existence: inner conflicts, a battlefield of fears and the disintegration of supposed certainties – and yet the tireless search for hope in a world that is increasingly slipping away.
Neon Dom breathes darkness in all its forms — no turning back. Or: Here begins the journey into the heart of darkness — no turning back.
Created from the shards of human fragility, reforged in the fire of an unyielding will.
TRACK LISTING 1 – Katharsis 2 – Neon Dom 3 – Feuerregen 4 – Krieger 5 – Chaos 6 – Nie mehr zurück 7 – 1000 Scherben 8 – Gegen die Zeit 9 – Koloss 10 – Apokalypsis 11 – Nachtschatten 1 12 – Nachtschatten 2
NEON DOM Release Shows (special guest Vlad In Tears) 15.05.26 DE Düsseldorf – Ratinger Hof 16.05.26 DE Stuttgart – Im Wizemann
LINE UP Vocals – Timm Hindorff Guitar, Vocals, Programming, Electronics – Daniel De Clercq Bass – Don Canone Drums – Toby Fuhrmann
DISCOGRAPHY 2012: Deine Zeit läuft ab (EP) 2012: Todsünde 8 (Album) 2013: Rosenkreuzer (Album) 2014: Venus Luzifer (Album) 2015: Schweigen/Seelenblind (EP) 2016: Kettenhund (EP) 2016: Neuntöter (Album) 2017: Widerstand (Live Album) 2018: Akephalos (Album) 2020: Jenseits der Welt (Album) 2022: Chaosmagie (Best Of Album)
Chaos Insignia is a bestial black/death metal force forged in fire and ritualistic chaos. Blending savage black metal ferocity with crushing death metal density, the band channels technological occultism, apocalyptic visions, and infernal devotion into a relentless sonic assault. Formed with a clear intent to create uncompromising black/death metal, Chaos Insignia emerged from the underground with a sound rooted in the raw violence of classic war metal, yet sharpened by modern precision and atmosphere.
Their first full-length studio assault, Crown of the Infernal Code (released March 5th 2026), crystallizes the band’s dark vision into ten suffocating tracks, each featuring a special guest vocalist drawn from the realms of black metal and death metal. Forged as a true collaborative manifestation, the album unleashes one special guest featured on each track such as Themgoroth (ex. Dark Funeral, ex. Infernal) ; Ødemark, known as the vocalist of The 3rd Attempt, band formed by former members of Carpathian Forest; Heergott of Magoth; Paul Tucker of the legendary American black/death metal institution Sathanas; Ustumallagam of the Danish black metal cult Denial of God; Shadow of Black Altar; Obscurus of Marras; Hrafn of Thy Dying Light and Ulfarr; the legendary Narqath of Azaghal, one of the most well-known Finnish black metal bands; Morean of Dark Fortress.
Watch the official visualizer for new single ‘Dark Gate Opened’, Feat. Paul Tucker:
Ellefson–Soto have released two new cover songs, paying tribute to two legendary forces in music: the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, and Los Angeles punk rock icons FEAR. Both songs were recorded and filmed live during the Rogue Recording Sessions inside the legendary Battery Studios in London, UK in July 2025.
The releases arrive just ahead of the band’s upcoming performances at the Whisky A Go-Go in Hollywood, California on Thursday, April 9, and aboard the Monsters of Rock Cruise sailing April 12–17. These tracks deliver a punch in the face while celebrating classic songs re-imagined for 2026.
David Ellefson explains the inspiration behind the recordings: “The band FEAR has been a staple of our attitude and style of music from the beginning. And Elvis Presley has only become more legendary in recent years with so many films and documentaries about his iconic life. Let’s face it — he’s the one who showed us all how rock stardom was done from the start. So we thought it fitting to honor the King of Rock and Roll and the kings of punk rock at the same time.”
Vocalist Jeff Scott Soto adds: “We wanted as many tools as possible to lure you into our recent album ‘Unbreakable’ so we all met up in London to make a few more videos for ya! BUT these two songs are NOT on the album — instead they are two cover jams that gave us more reason to have fun together… familiar in the punk world, FEAR’s ‘I Don’t Care About You’ and Elvis’ ‘Jailhouse Rock,’ delivered with in-your-face, no-mercy power!”
The songs were recorded by Alessio Garavello at Rogue Recording in London, UK, with video editing by Elia Turra. Special thanks to Blackstar Amps for providing the wall of sound during the sessions.
Ellefson–Soto have released two albums through Rat Pak Records: Vacation in the Underworld (2022) and Unbreakable (2025).
“Detritus of Ruin” marks the second EP release from Nihilanth. Following the release of their first EP “Destroyer of Worlds”, the band went through several lineup changes, now they say they have found their sound, comprising a raw and aggressive tone with lots of groove, and of course breakdowns.
“Lyrically the EP has a dark undertone, we touch on subjects close to home such as self-destruction. But also, observations on the world around us, corruption and prejudice we see and experience in organised religions, hatred towards the “other” because we have been forced fed lies and propaganda to server the interests of the wealthiest 1%. Creativity we also wanted to step it up this time around, adding bits of synth or strings to add more layers to the songs sonically.”
Throughout the EP you can hear a mix of influences on individual tracks like “Fractured” with the blend of modern metal and “Don’t Pray For Me” leaning into a more the death metal vibe. These influences are merged and captured perfectly with songs like “Ruin”, the first single that was released. This song is a dark and honest look at your inner self and the struggles with self-destructive behaviours. Featuring guest vocalist Patrick Scanlon from Belfast hardcore giants If It Bleeds.
“Fangs” is another highlight with a real mixture of influences coming across and presented in the unique sound that has made Nihilanth well known and a force to be reckoned with. This EP is without a doubt what Nihilanth is.
Throughout the EP you can hear a mix of influences on individual tracks like “Fractured” with the blend of modern metal and “Don’t Pray For Me” leaning into a more the death metal vibe. These influences are merged and captured perfectly with songs like “Ruin”, the first single that was released. This song is a dark and honest look at your inner self and the struggles with self-destructive behaviours. Featuring guest vocalist Patrick Scanlon from Belfast hardcore giants If It Bleeds.
“Fangs” is another highlight with a real mixture of influences coming across and presented in the unique sound that has made Nihilanth well known and a force to be reckoned with. This EP is without a doubt what Nihilanth is.
Across the EP, raw aggression is balanced with atmosphere and control. Breakdown sections are delivered with purpose, while subtle layers of synths and strings expand the band’s sonic scope without diluting their core intensity. Themes of self-destruction sit alongside wider societal observations, tackling corruption, prejudice and the influence of organised religion with unflinching honesty.
‘Detritus Of Ruin’ is not a reinvention but a realisation. It is the sound of a band that has weathered change, sharpened its identity and emerged heavier, tighter and more confident than ever.
Tracklist: Ruin The Emergent Truth Fangs Fractured Don’t Prey for Me
Nihilanth are: Aidan Thompson, vocals Pete Craig, guitar and backing vocals Lee Park, guitar Andy Parkinson, drums Jim Ward, bass
OÏKOUMEN – behind this name, taken from Ancient Greek and meaning “the inhabited world”, lies the intention to explore what humans go through, both emotionally and in tangible, real-world terms.
OÏKOUMEN shares visceral emotions, often dark, always committed, through intense, embodied music, where the orchestra serves emotion rather than acting as mere decoration. The music is conceived to speak directly, from a deeply human perspective.
The art-loving band is now presenting its new single, “Revenge,” from its second album, which is set to be released in April. The album title and exact release date will be announced shortly.
The Band says about the lyrical background: “‘Revenge‘ is an explosive track that fuels rebirth after hard times, stokes the fiery will to live within us, and embraces the possibility of turning hatred into a life force.”
DISCOGRAPHY 2020 Oïkoumen • EP 2021 The Green Queen • Single 2022 Dystopia • Full-length 2023 Deus Vult • Single 2024 Impulse • Single 2025 Enchanted Worlds • Single 🆕 📺 2026 • Reign Of Idiocy • Single 🆕 📺 2026 • Self-Service • Single 🆕 2026 • tba • Full-length
OÏKOUMEN • CONCERT DATES 19/04 • Album Release Party • Paris • France 15/07 • Terrasses de l’Eté • Normandie • France 16/07 • El Camino • Caen • France 05/09 • Le Klub • Paris • France 22/10 • Willemeen • Netherlands 23/10 • B52 Music Club • Belgium 24/10 • MK Bar • Luxembourg
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
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