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SEVEN METAL SINS Unveil New Video ‘Eternal Downfall’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 16, 2026
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French heavy metal force Seven Metal Sins return with “Eternal Downfall”, the new single taken from the band’s forthcoming debut album “Legacy Of Chaos“, set for release in June 2026.

Following the release of “Hypocrisy” and the recent unveiling of “Wolves Of The Last Dawn”, the new track further consolidates the band’s uncompromising approach to heavy and power metal, combining razor-sharp riffing, commanding vocals, and an atmosphere fueled by tension, urgency, and raw intensity.

Formed in 2024 by former Manigance rhythm section Stéphane Lacoude and Patrick Soria, Seven Metal Sins was born from the desire to return to a more direct, personal, and aggressive vision of metal songwriting. The lineup was later completed by guitarist Antton Iriart, vocalist Claw-G. and guitarist Fred Auclerc, forging a sound rooted in classic heavy metal, power metal, and old-school speed metal traditions while embracing a sharper contemporary edge.

Lyrically, “Eternal Downfall” perfectly reflects the dystopian and socially conscious vision at the core of “Legacy Of Chaos“. Inspired by environmental collapse, authoritarianism, greed, and humanity’s destructive trajectory, the band channels its frustration and rage into a heavy metal framework enriched by dark futuristic imagery and apocalyptic undertones.

The band describes its sound as “powerful – strong – heavy – sharp – huge”, delivering “pure, hard-hitting metal in the vein of cult bands that have marked different eras”.

Produced by Seven Metal Sins, “Legacy Of Chaos” was mixed by Jérémie Garat at Reseda Prod and mastered by Simon Capony at Basalte Studio, while the album artwork and layout were created by Marco Orlando.

Listen: https://lnk.to/S8kIrX

For fans of: Accept, Primal Fear, Judas Priest, early Helloween

New album “Legacy Of Chaos” out June 5th, 2026, from Rockshots Records.
PRE ORDER “Legacy Of Chaos”: https://rockshots.eu/products/seven-metal-sins-legacy-of-chaos-cd​

First Single – Wolves Of The Last Dawn – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3y7GC60LXo

Track Listing:​
1. The Fall (Intro) – 0:57
2. Scars of Injustice – 4:35
3. No Sanctuary – 4:22
4. Hypocrisy – 4:07
5. Eternal Downfall – 4:57
6. Feel the Steel – 4:20
7. Wolves of the Last Dawn – 4:36
8. Beyond the Breaking Point – 4:01
9. Sun Eaters – 5:00
10. Rise of the Phoenix – 3:55
11. King of Sorrow – 6:25

Seven Metal Sins Line-up:​
Claw-G.: Vocals
Antton Iriart: Guitars
Frédéric Auclerc: Guitars
Stéphane Lacoude: Bass
Patrick Soria: Drums

More info:
​https://rockshots.eu/​
​https://facebook.com/sevenmetalsins​
​https://instagram.com/seven_metal_sins.official

Thrash Metallers LOMOR Announce EU Tour Dates + Hellfest

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 16, 2026
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Reunion Island thrash metal trio LOMOR is heading to Europe, launching a run of France and Belgium tour dates in support of their new album “Sabouk Rouge,” with the trek kicking off at Hellfest. This band will be bringing their raw, creole‑infused thrash to some of the region’s most respected stages (dates listed below).
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The tour supports their latest album “Sabouk Rouge,” released this past February 2026 via Rockshots Records. Produced by the band, recorded and mixed by Sébastien Camhi at Art Music Studio in France, and mastered by Kai Stahlenberg at Kohlekeller Studio in Germany, “Sabouk Rouge” expands LOMOR’s sonic palette while staying true to their primal thrash roots. With more Creole lyrics woven in at fans’ request, the album strengthens its cultural identity as it shifts through a wide range of moods.

“The tracks are all different, each bringing its own atmosphere. It’s still trash, but with a variety of flavors,” says Eric.
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That diversity fuels a record that moves from the title track’s sharp satire of Réunion’s slavery legacy to the grotesque obsession of “Meet Your Meat,” the ritualistic mysticism of “Sanctuary,” and the blistering critique of religion in “La Haine.” The tone lightens with the street‑racing humor of “La Pouss’,” then darkens again with “Panzram,” exploring the roots of a killer’s hatred. The album revisits Eric’s past with a reimagined “Kit Ta Mère” before closing on “Nevroz,” a reversed, tongue‑in‑cheek remake born from a studio joke.

LOMOR has carved its identity as one of the most distinctive metal acts emerging from the Indian Ocean. Their sound, described by guitarist/vocalist Eric Castelnau (Babouk) as “creole thrash old‑school stuff”, fuses classic 80s thrash aggression with the cultural grit and linguistic identity of Réunion Island.

LOMOR began as a deeply personal project for Eric, who formed the band in 2018 after the passing of his cousin and brother, both former bandmates in his earlier project Black Babouk. The name Lomor, meaning “The Deads” in Réunion Creole, stands as a tribute to the people and memories that shaped his musical path.
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Joined by drummer Gurvan Cambrai (Typhvs) (also of grind outfit Brvtal trve d’baal) and bassist Micha (member of a local Rage Against the Machine tribute band), the trio has forged a sound rooted in old‑school thrash but sharpened by modern production and raw island energy.

New album “Sabouk Rouge” is now available from Rockshots Records at the following links:

–DIGITAL – https://lnk.to/th31Lt​
–CD ORDER – https://rockshots.eu/SaboukRougeCD​

Music Video – Sabouk Rouge – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jSBEQJOr754​
Music Video – Tantine Lo Clou – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fx2FUx0G01c​
Music Video – Panzram – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=388LBe1K7x4

Lomor – Sabouk Tour​
17/06 — Hellfest – Clisson (FR)​
19/06 — B52 Music Club, Icheteghem (BE)
20/06 — Le Brewpeppes, Lille (FR)
21/06 — Carolo Culture, Charleroi (BE)
25/06 — Axis Musique, Toulouse (FR)
26/06 — Bulle de Son, Lyon (FR)
27/06 — TBA
18/07 — Studiotic, Sainte‑Clotilde (RE)

Track Listing:​
1. Sabouk Rouge – 5:13
2. Tantine Lo Clou – 3:40
3. Meet Your Meat – 3:16
4. Sanctuary – 5:17
5. A Shiny Day For A Vampire – 5:14
6. La Haine – 5:06
7. La Pouss’ – 3:07
8. Panzram – 4:29
9. The Ugly, The Bad & The Bastard – 3:02
10. Kit’ Ta Mère – 4:24
11. Nevroz (feat. S. Camhi) – 2:34
Album Length: 45:22

Lomor Line Up:
– Eric Castelnau (aka Babouk) – Vocals & Guitars
– Gurvan Cambrai (aka Typhvs) – Drums
– Mathieu Michalina (aka Micha) – Bass Guitar

More info:
​https://rockshots.eu/​
​https://www.instagram.com/lomor.music​
​https://www.facebook.com/lomormusic

INTHRACED Released Long-Awaited Debut Album “Constellation Zero”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 16, 2026
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Photo by Jere Kortelainen

Finnish symphonic melodic death metal band Inthraced released their long-awaited debut album ‘Constellation Zero’ on May 15th 2026 via Inverse Records. 

Constellation Zero features seven tracks — each revealing a different shade of Inthraced.

It’s a journey through speed, crushing riffs, and guttural growls, driven by lightning-fast guitar solos and relentless blast beats. All of this is intertwined with breathtakingly beautiful melodies and majestic orchestrations.

The result is an intense and epic experience where raw power meets deep emotion — Constellation Zero encapsulates the universe of Inthraced in seven chapters.

Constellation Zero is now available on all major streaming platforms: https://push.fm/fl/inthraced-album

Track list:

  1. The Revenant
  2. Neon Frontiers
  3. The Black Star
  4. Darkest Chest
  5. Constellation Zero
  6. The Way Of The Voice
  7. Lost Divinity

–Mixed by Janne Korpela JK mixing studios Finland
–Mastered by Mika Jussila @ Finnvox studios Finland
–Cover art by Robert H, Holo Dreamz

CD ORDERS from HERE. 

Inthraced is a Finnish metal band founded in 2011, blending melodic intensity with cosmic darkness to forge a distinct and powerful soundscape. Their early releases, “The New Awakening” (2012) and “The Rising Chaos” (2014), set the foundation for their rise, further amplified by the 2019 single “Interstellar.”

In 2022, the band was reborn with a new guitarist and bassist, igniting the creative fire behind their debut album “Constellation Zero” — an epic and ambitious journey that carries the listener to the very edges of the universe.

Line-up:
Tommi Takkunen – Guitar & Vocals
Mirko Byman – Guitar
Eetu Kovapohja – Bass
Antti Ikonen – Drums

https://www.facebook.com/Inthraced
https://www.instagram.com/inthracedofficial
https://inthraced.bandcamp.com

WARLORD Head Out on European Tour This Month, Performing Their Entire “Deliver Us” Album Live

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 16, 2026
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Photo Credit: Chris Del Grande

Legendary U.S. Metal band Warlord are heading out for a run of shows end of this month, starting May 22nd in the Netherlands. The band will be performing the entire Deliver Us album as well as many other signature songs from the bands 45 year career.

Vocalist Giles Lavery comments: “We just got back from the bands first ever USA tour… so while we wait for the U.S booking agent’s check to clear we thought we’d go for a short spin around Europe, see some good friends, play some good music and spread the Warlord gospel!”

Warlord’s back catalog, is now available digitally via BraveWords Records, and is available in lossless audio right here!

Warlord – Child Of The Damned – Official Video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=UiuvwBUZ89Y

Tour dates:

May 22 Sound Dog, Breda, Netherlands
May 24 Musigburg, Aarburg, Switzerland
May 26 DVG Club, Kortrijk, Belgium
May 27 Musicon, The Hague, Netherlands
May 29 Rampa Kultura, Goleniów, Poland
May 30 Muskel Rock Festival, Alvesta, Sweden
May 31 The Abyss, Gothenburg, Sweden

About WARLORD

Warlord was born in 1981 as the brainchild of guitarist/songwriter William J Tsamis and drummer Mark Zonder. Widely celebrated as one of the pioneers of epic metal and despite being unable to have a constant presence as a live act (due to Tsamis’ personal ongoing health issues), over the years Warlord has amassed a massive following in the metal world. Bill Tsamis sadly passed away on May 2021. Now reborn with a lineup including founding member Mark Zonder, longtime member Giles Lavery… plus Jimmy Waldo, Eric Juris, Diego Pires and Stefano Pascolino… Warlord rises out of the ashes once again, ready to embark on their first ever North American tour.

More information: https://www.warlordband.com/tour

CARNATION Unleash Savage New Single/Video ‘Flesh-Eating Frenzy’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 16, 2026
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Photo by Jenny Puentes

Death metal force CARNATION continue their relentless return to pure, unfiltered extremity with the release of their new single “Flesh-Eating Frenzy”, taken from the upcoming album “Symphony In Flesh”, due out October 16th, 2026.

Following the release of “Kingdom Of Dreams”, the band now raise the intensity even further; delivering a violent burst of unfiltered death metal that channels CARNATION’s rawest and most aggressive instincts into one crushing assault.

CARNATION comments: “If you’re looking for a pure example of old-school Death Metal energy, this track delivers exactly that. It’s the shortest song on Symphony In Flesh, but also one of the fastest and most relentless, packed with shredding guitars, intense D-beats, and vocals driven by sheer anger and hatred.“

The band further shares insights into the song’s lyrical concept and accompanying video: “The main character gains insight into others’ thoughts and experiences by consuming parts of their bodies. The song takes this concept into darker territory, reimagining it through the lens of a serial killer obsessed with experiencing life through others.“

Tracklist:
01. Blackmouth
02. Flesh-Eating Frenzy
03. Symphony in Flesh
04. Kingdom of Dreams
05. Labyrinth of Silence
06. Towards Death
07. Twisted Visions
08. Boundless Pathways
09. Legacy of the Forefathers

With “Symphony In Flesh”, CARNATION consciously reconnect with what made them stand out in the first place: tight songwriting, memorable riffs, and uncompromising intensity. At the same time, they elevate every aspect of their craft. The songwriting is more deliberate, the arrangements more dynamic, and the overall flow more cohesive than ever before.

The album doesn’t just revisit their roots, it sharpens them. It combines the raw energy of their early material with the experience and production strength they’ve built over time, resulting in a record that feels both immediate and fully realized.

“Going into this album, we wanted to reconnect with our roots. Not just musically, but in the way we present the band,” CARNATION states. “At the same time, we pushed ourselves to write tighter, stronger songs and to bring everything – sound and visuals – to a higher level. This is the most complete version of CARNATION so far.”

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Yarne Heylen at Project Zero Studio / Y-Productions, with album artwork by Peter Sallai, “Symphony In Flesh” will be out on October 16, self-released by the band, and is now available for pre-order HERE

For more info visit:
https://www.instagram.com/carnationbandofficial 
https://www.facebook.com/CarnationBE/  

Prog Rock Powerhouse LALU Announce New Album “A Mythmaker’s Demise”, Out July 31st

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 16, 2026
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French progressive rock powerhouse Lalu are excited to announce that their upcoming new album, “A Mythmaker’s Demise”, will be out on July 31, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.

The first single and accompanying visualizer video, “Prince With The Swift Warning”, are available now, giving a taste of the sound of the upcoming record.

Vivien Lalu described the single by saying: “The first single, “Prince With The Swift Warning”, is inspired by “Watership Down”, one of Martin LeMar’s favorite animated films. The track reflects its themes of exile and survival, unfolding as a journey toward a safer place, carried by strong melodies and a driving progressive feel”.

Pre-Order “A Mythmaker’s Demise” HERE

Lalu returns with “A Mythmaker’s Demise”, a milestone release celebrating the 20th anniversary of Vivien Lalu’s progressive rock project. What began in 2005 with “Oniric Metal” now comes full circle – this is not just a new album, but a bold tribute to legacy, craftsmanship, and artistic brotherhood. 

To mark the occasion, Lalu reunites with vocalist Martin LeMar (Nachtgeschrei, Mekong Delta), whose voice first defined the project. LeMar contributes powerful performances and lyricism that bridge past and present. Also making a triumphant return is drumming legend Simon Phillips (ex-Toto, Protocol), the very first drummer to record the earliest Lalu track, “Paint the Sky”.

Continuing the collaborative spirit ignited in 2023’s “The Fish Who Wanted To Be King”, Vivien Lalu teams up once again with longtime partner Joop Wolters on guitars and bass. The duo crafted the songs from the ground up, focusing on organic, dynamic arrangements with no overproduction – just raw, honest performances. 

“We wanted this record to feel alive. No drum samples, next to no EQ, just real performances captured in their natural state”, explained Vivien Lalu.

Guitarist Joop Wolters added: “There has always been undeniable musical synergy between Viv and myself. This album came together very naturally, and locking in with the real, unedited live drums by Simon Phillips in the final stages was the icing on the cake. It truly feels like a real band, just like back in the good old days”.

The album was mixed to preserve a live, open sound, capturing the human energy of each take. A key guest appearance comes from keyboard virtuoso Jens Johansson (Stratovarius, Yngwie
Malmsteen), who delivers explosive solos across three tracks. His presence carries particular
significance, having been one of Vivien’s earliest influences and a contributor to both “Atomic Ark” and “Paint The Sky”.

The evocative title “A Mythmaker’s Demise” reflects on the fading light of human imagination in the age of artificial intelligence. The striking artwork by Mattias Norén portrays a writer dying at his desk, while his creations struggle to escape into a world that no longer values them – a visual metaphor for the album’s deeper message. 

“A Mythmaker’s Demise” isn’t just an album – it’s a time capsule of progressive rock’s soul, 20 years in the making.

“A Mythmaker’s Demise” Tracklist:

1.    Tears Of The Muse
2.    EKO
3.    I Am The One
4.    Mayacama (Instrumental)
5.    Prince With The Swift Warning
6.    Learning To Fly
7.    A Drop Of Water (Instrumental)
8.    Fhloston Paradise
9.    Cordal Weaves
10.    Midnight Ink

Line Up:
Vivien Lalu – Keyboards
Joop Wolters – Guitars, bass 
Martin LeMar – Vocals 
Simon Phillips – Drums 

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