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CROBOT: Dive Headfirst into ‘Trouble’ with New Single & Video

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 15, 2026
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“Trouble” is the kind of song you’d be proud blowing the speakers out of that ‘69 Nova (or that 2024 Prius…) – either way, this one is made to be jammed LOUD.  This brand new CROBOT track off of their new record Supermoon features the fuzzed-out, wooly intro riff from guitarist Chris Bishop, Brandon Yeagley’s moon-beaming vocal screams, and the funkified and unified rhythmic brotherhood of Nico and Willie Jansen on drums and bass. “Trouble” stares danger right in the face and asks it to stay a little while longer, just to see what happens.

STREAM HERE: SPOTIFY – APPLE MUSIC – AMAZON MUSIC – YOUTUBE MUSIC

Rock heavyweights CROBOT recently released their highly anticipated new album, Supermoon, arriving today which has received significant media coverage. Known for their thunderous riffs, infectious hooks, and larger than life swagger, the band returns with a record that is both a natural evolution and a bold expansion of their sonic identity.

With Supermoon, CROBOT tap into something bigger, something louder, dirtier, and undeniably cosmic. The album channels the band’s raw energy into a collection of tracks that blend crushing hard rock, fuzzed out grooves, and psychedelic textures into an experience that feels as expansive as it is explosive.

Lyrically and sonically, the album reflects a band fully locked in confident, creative, and ready to take listeners on a ride that’s as electrifying as it is immersive. Whether it’s the swaggering, riff driven stompers or the more expansive, mood driven moments, Supermoon proves CROBOT are operating at full power.

CROBOT BIO

They’ve burned down the temple just to see what would crawl out of the ashes.

CROBOT have always been the house band for the apocalypse — all sweat-stained riffs, swampy swagger, and enough grease under their fingernails to make the saints choke — but this time, the inferno’s aimed inward.

Frontman Brandon Yeagley sounds like he’s howling through a séance, summoning every demon he’s ever danced with and daring them to stay for the encore. Beside him, Christopher Bishop peels off guitar lines that swing somewhere between scripture and sin, his tone dirtier than a bar mat in a Texas roadhouse. The low end rumbles under the command of Willie Jansen, whose bass hits like a sermon in a steel mill, while his brother Nico Jansen drives the kit like a preacher possessed — a rhythm section born to baptize you in groove.

The new record was tracked between the hallowed boards of Willie Nelson’s Pedernales Studio and the Machine Shop in Dripping Springs, then mixed and mastered by Alberto de Icaza, who captured every ounce of holy delirium. But it wasn’t just a recording — it was a ritual. There were smoke cleansings, moon rites, gemstones humming on console tops, meditations between takes, and lyrics treated like spells. Every session felt like a sweat-lodged dream in which the band tried to drown their egos and come back clean.

Lyrically and philosophically, it’s a fever dream stitched from Buddhism, Taoism, Christianity, and Jung, with pages torn from Siddhartha, Reality Transurfing, Black Elk Speaks, and Castaneda’s Don Juan scattered on the studio floor. The result is a raw-nerve meditation on ego death, rebirth, and the dirt-under-your-nails work of becoming a whole human again — a trip through shadow and light, anchored in the red pulse of the root chakra but aiming for something far higher.

If the last few years found CROBOT flirting with heavier metal machinery, this era drags the beast back to the groove pit — to the swamp funk and snarling riffs that made their early believers fall in line. It’s the sound of four weirdos rediscovering the primordial ooze beneath their boots and realizing that enlightenment still needs distortion.

CROBOT have always preached the gospel of Dirty. Groove. Rock.  Now they’re living it, leaner, meaner, and wired straight into the source.

More info: https://www.facebook.com/Crobotband/

PATERNA SPIRITUUM Deliver Raw, Hostile Black Metal with Debut Album “Pieśni Pogardy”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 15, 2026
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PATERNA SPIRITUUM is a Polish black metal band founded by Piotr “Seth” Konieczny (ex‑Hegemoon), rooted in raw intensity, pagan symbolism, and an uncompromising DIY ethos. What began as a studio-focused project quickly evolved into a full-fledged band with a clear vision: dark, aggressive black metal driven by atmosphere, conviction, and authenticity rather than trends.

Following the release of the EP “Noc Grozy” — a raw, war‑soaked statement steeped in darkness — the project transformed into a live act and entered an active touring phase. PATERNA SPIRITUUM has since shared the stage with bands such as Arkona, Christ Agony, Sphere, and Anal Vomit, steadily building its position within the extreme metal underground.

The band’s music draws strength from classic black metal foundations while remaining unapologetically its own — hostile, intense, and direct, further reinforced live by Maciej “Timmo” Rusek’s use of a custom-built guitar by Fryta Guitars.

“Pieśni Pogardy” (eng. Songs of Contempt) is the band’s debut full‑length album, recorded entirely in the spirit of DIY black metal tradition. Most recording sessions were handled by founding member Piotr “Seth” Konieczny. Vocals, mixing, mastering, and cover artwork were completed by HellScythe at Witchshifter Studio (The Black Disorder, Misanthur), giving the album a coherent sonic and visual identity rooted in darkness and decay.

“Pieśni Pogardy” is a raw but deliberate black metal album — aggressive, hostile, yet carefully constructed. It avoids trend‑chasing and modern polish, instead focusing on atmosphere, tension, and expressive songwriting drawn from various strands of the genre. Each track follows the band’s own path, shaped by conviction rather than obligation to scene expectations.
Lyrically and conceptually, the album is an ode to contempt — aimed at human corruption, hypocrisy, and moral decay. A unifying thread running through the record is Nemiza, a pagan‑inspired deity of death and fate, serving as a symbolic figure guiding the album’s themes. The result is a bleak, confrontational release meant to unsettle rather than comfort.

Album “Pieśni Pogardy” was releasd independently on March 26, 2026 in digital format (smart link) and jewelcase CD which could be purchased at Bandcamp (link here).

TRACKLIST:

1. Pieśń Wzgardzonych
2. Pieśń Oczyszczenia
3. Pieśń Regresu
4. Pieśń Mrocznego Oddechu
5. Pieśń Parszywego Losu
6. Pieśń Pogardy

Below you can stream album at Youtube and watch video for the title song.

LINEUP:
HellScythe – vocals
Seth – guitar
Timmo – guitar
K. – bass
Jantar – drums

Dorota “Doris” Basiak & Seth – lyrics

More info: Facebook | Bandcamp | Instagram

BLUTGOTT Release New Single + Video ‘Legacy Of The Bloodking’ (Debauchery version)

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 15, 2026
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BLUTGOTT releases the new single “Legacy Of The Bloodking” (Debauchery version).

The new DEBAUCHERY single from the BLUTGOTT Metal Universe. Recorded by Dennis Ward (Unisonic, Helloween, Krokus).

Brutal dark fantasy metal about the Blood God hordes of Balgeroth. The legions of the Blood Gods march into battle against the armies of the human Imperium.

The song takes you on a journey into the dark underworld of the band’s own Blood God universe. Musically, it moves somewhere between melodic death metal, classic heavy metal, and death metal, with plenty of groove and a catchy chorus.

The new BLUTGOTT/DEBAUCHERY album is coming on October 30th 2026 as a 2CD digipak (Debauchery & Balgeroth versions), Balgeroth LP, and Debauchery LP.

It is the 20th DEBAUCHERY album. In total, the BLUTGOTT Metal Universe comprises over 40 CDs.

All new video singles:

BLUTGOTT – DEBAUCHERY – Death of the Bloodking
https://youtu.be/6ECgWEM6gco?si=srtr8CTIi9oW7NwD

BLUTGOTT – Balgeroth – Das Erbe des Balgeroth
https://youtu.be/t7iNTX7woXE?si=b8YKqvv6_Fsm3dXF

BLUTGOTT – Balgeroth – Der Blutgott regiert in diesem Land
https://youtu.be/uOqYhphnxYs?si=E3i42UH78Naxa4N6

THE BLUTGOTT METAL UNIVERSE  

DEBAUCHERY Death Metal – BLOOD GOD Heavy Metal – BALGEROTH German Metal

Dark Fantasy Metal. There is no political or socio-critical message.

It’s not a band, it’s a universe. An extraordinary concept that goes far beyond music: the BLUTGOTT metal universe, consisting of the metal monsters Debauchery, Blood God, and Balgeroth.
For over 20 years, it has combined brutal metal and dark fantasy, with over 20 albums and more than 40 CDs. It is a unique world, the World of Blood Gods – populated by demonic vampire dragons, humans, elves, and dwarves. It has its own miniatures, its own tabletop wargame, art books, and more.

The new album “Death of the Bloodking” is the first part of the trilogy: “The Battle for Knochenheim”. It will be released on October 30, 2026 as a 2CD digipack, accompanied by 10 digital singles and videos.

The cataclysmic final battle between Balgeroth, the Bloodking of Knochenheim, and Luziferon, the most powerful of all demon overlords of Hell. A war whose flames engulf hundreds of thousands of worlds – from Eden to the world of the Nazarene himself.

In the War of Balgeroth, the fascist Imperium of mankind is destroyed. Asgard falls, the godly realms of Valhalla are desecrated and ravaged in apocalyptic battles.
But the greatest and most cruel battle of all time rages around Knochenheim.
The fortress metropolis on the largest stable route from Hell to Eden.
Knochenheim – a monument of horror, the dragon fortress, an unshakeable bulwark of the Blood Gods against the eternal hordes of damnation. There, the demon hordes of Luziferon meet the legions of the Trinity of Blood Gods.

https://www.blutgott.com/
https://www.facebook.com/blutgott666
https://www.instagram.com/blutgott666
https://www.youtube.com/@blutgott666
https://www.tiktok.com/@blutgott666

JARED JAMES NICHOLS Announces UK Release Events & European Dates Supporting GEORGE THOROGOOD

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 15, 2026
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📸: Eric Ahlgrim

Today, Jared James Nichols is excited to announce a new run of UK release events in support of his upcoming fourth studio album, “Louder Than Fate”, out June 5, 2026 via Frontiers Music Srl, alongside a series of European dates supporting legendary rock icon George Thorogood.

Fresh off a string of intimate album launch appearances, Nichols will continue celebrating the release of “Louder Than Fate” with special fan events in the UK, including performances and signings at two of the country’s most beloved independent record stores.

In addition, Jared will join George Thorogood for a select run of high-profile European shows, bringing his explosive live performance to audiences across Belgium, Germany, France, and the UK.

Jared commented: “Like The Sones before him & Jack White after, George Thorogood is a ground breaker in taking the blues to the next level in popularity and innovation. I can’t wait to see him tear up the stage on this run. It’s an honor to support him on this tour.”

The full list of newly announced dates can be found below:

Release Events

June 5 – Kingston, UK @ Banquet Records
June 7 – London, UK @ Rough Trade East
(Performance & Signing)

Supporting George Thorogood

June 21 – Brussels, BE @ Ancienne Belgique
June 23 – Berlin, DE @ Uber Eats Music Hall
June 26 – Paris, FR @ Bataclan
June 29 – Wolverhampton, UK @ Civic Hall
June 30 – London, UK @ Indigo at The O2

Tickets available HERE: https://bnds.us/70z901

Produced and mixed by Jay Ruston (Anthrax, Stone Sour, Amon Amarth, Skindred, Steel Panther), with additional production by Roger Alan Nichols (Larkin Poe, Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown, Hayley Williams of Paramore), “Louder Than Fate” captures Jared James Nichols at his most powerful and dynamic yet.

Blending thunderous riffs, soulful vocals, and raw emotion, the album showcases Nichols’ unmistakable style while pushing his songwriting and musicianship into exciting new territory. 

From blistering hard rock anthems to emotionally charged moments of reflection, “Louder Than Fate” is a bold statement from one of modern rock’s most electrifying performers.

Since his breakout debut, Jared James Nichols has built a global reputation as a relentless touring artist and one of the most exciting guitarists of his generation, sharing stages with rock royalty while earning acclaim for his raw, no-pick playing style and unforgettable live shows.

“Louder Than Fate” is more than an album – it’s a celebration of authenticity, passion, and the enduring spirit of rock n’ roll.

Pre-Order “Louder Than Fate” HERE

“Louder Than Fate” Track List:

1. Let’s Go
2. Ghost
3. Way Back
4. Bending Or Breaking
5. Killing Time *
6. Dust N’ Bones
7. Show Me *
8. Looks Like That Felt Good *
9. Runnin’ Hot
10. Pretend

“Killing Time” (acoustic version) Bonus Track Japan
“The Death Of Love” (bonus track Digital)

Produced & Mixed by Jay Ruston
Except * Produced & Mixed by Roger Alan Nichols

FOLLOW JARED JAMES NICHOLS:
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NEGATIVE FRAME Drop New Single + Video ‘Sorrow & Solitude’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 15, 2026
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Credit: Negative Frame

London metallers Negative Frame have released their new single ‘Sorrow & Solitude’,  a dark and emotive track showcasing the dynamic range of this exciting new band.

Stream here: https://linktr.ee/negativeLDN

Vocalist Kesari Gorin commented on ‘Sorrow & Solitude’: “This song is about love and loss, trying to hold onto someone without losing yourself. Sometimes you can change so much to be with someone that you both end up unrecognisable. ‘Sorrow & Solitude’ is the most emotional song we’ve done, it’s something new for us showing a more vulnerable side. This track is about relationships and how they can fall apart, exploring feelings of grief and regret, but ultimately trying to do what’s best for both of you. When the fire burns bright you can only hold onto it for so long until you need to let go.”

Negative Frame will release their debut album in 2026, news coming soon.

Catch the band live:

23/05 – UK – Nottingham – The Old Salutation – NF Headline
29/05 – UK – London – The Underworld – w/Pintglass 
18/06 – LU – Luxembourg – MK Bar – NF Headline
20/06 – DE – Querfurt – Return To Strength Fest
23/06 – DE – Oberhausen – Druckluft – DE – w/Kenya
24/06 – BE – Ghent – Asgaard Gentbrugge – w/Kenya
25/06 – FR – Lille –  Brat Cave – w/Kenya
26/06 – FR – Paris – Le Klub
28/06– FR – Strasbourg – La Péniche Mécanique – w/Kenya
29/06 – DE – Leinfelden – Jugendhaus AREAL – w/Contention
2/07 – CZ – Prague – Eternia – NF Headline
3/07 – DE – Dresden – venue tbc – NF Headline
11/07 – UK – Stevenage – Tombstone Open Air – NF Headline
24/07 – UK – Plymouth – The Junction – NF Headline  
25/07 – UK – Bristol – The Croft – NF Headline
05/09 – UK – Torquay – Burn It Down Fest – w/Speed
12/09 – UK – Colchester – Death Fest – NF Headline

Negative Frame are a London-based metallic hardcore band formed in 2017, emerging from the city’s DIY underground with a sound that fuses groove-heavy riffs, thrash intensity and punishing breakdowns. Originally brought together through skating and college life in North London, the band channelled frustration with everyday monotony into something far louder and more physical, quickly becoming known for their raw, high-impact approach.  Drawing influence from acts like Acid Bath, Disembodied and Lamb of God, their music leans into dense, groove-led structures and visceral, emotionally charged vocals that hit as hard live as they do on record.

From early DIY tours and self-booked shows to sharing stages with hardcore heavyweights, Negative Frame have built their reputation on relentless live energy and a deep connection to the UKHC scene. Their debut releases and later material, including the Mercy Killing EP and singles like ‘Bad Blood,’ showcase a band evolving into a heavier, more intricate force while staying rooted in hardcore’s communal chaos—stage dives, mic grabs and all.  With a growing following and a reputation for explosive performances, Negative Frame are part of a new wave pushing UK hardcore into darker, more aggressive territory without losing its sense of grit or fun.

Negative Frame are here to execute, haunting each listener with a passionate blend of hardcore to epic metal.

Negative Frame are:
Kesari Gorin – Vocals
Olly Coyne – Lead Guitar
George Evil – Guitar
Mark Maccutchan – Bass
Luke Walker – Drums

Negative Frame online:
https://www.instagram.com/negativeframeldn
https://www.facebook.com/NegativeFrameLDN
https://www.youtube.com/@negativeframeldn/videos

MERET Release Highly Anticipated Debut Single + Music Video ‘Breath Of The Dying Sun’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 15, 2026
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Photo by Toni Rasinkangas

Finnish atmospheric metal band Meret released their debut single ‘Breath of the Dying Sun’ on May 14th 2026. The track is taken from the forthcoming self-titled EP which is set to be released later in 2026 via Inverse Records. The band features familiar faces from the Finnish metal scene, and its members have experience playing in bands such as Hanging Garden, Shamrain, Crimfall, and Where’s My Bible. 

LISTEN to ‘Breath of the Dying Sun’ on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/meret-breath 

“The songs are built from the emotions and darkness I carry within me. For me, this music is a way to unravel my inner world and bring to light things that are hard to put into words. The music moves between beauty, melancholy, and dark moods, but there is always light to be found beneath the surface.

The songs were born more from emotion than from a plan. Sometimes a single melody or mood opens up a whole world around the song” says, Toni Hinkkala.

–Composed, arranged & lyrics by Toni Hinkkala
–Arranged by Mikko Kolari
–Mixed by Pasi Löfgren
–Mastered by Miro Kiiski
–ISRC: FI3FC2601202
–Single cover by Petri Lampela

Meret, formed in 2025 in Heinola, is a atmospheric metal band built around strong melodies, melancholy and the contrast between hope and darkness. The band’s songs are born from personal emotions and an inner world. A place that cannot always be explained with words, but can be heard through the music.

Meret’s sound combines beautiful melodies, dark tones and dynamic songwriting where sensitivity and heaviness exist side by side. The music does not aim to be perfectly polished or calculated, but genuinely emotional and honest. The band builds its songs around powerful atmospheres. At times the music can feel hopeless and dark, yet beneath the surface there is always also light and hope. The band’s identity is strongly rooted in its own vision and personal expression.

Meret was born from the need to create music that feels real.

Line-up:
Toni Hinkkala – Vocals & rhythm guitar
Mikko Kolari – Lead guitar
Pasi Löfgren – Bass guitar & backing vocals
Janne Jukarainen – Drums

https://www.facebook.com/meretofficial
https://www.instagram.com/meretdclxvi
https://meret.bandcamp.com

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