Listen to the first single from MALEFIC THRONE’s debut studio album, “The Conquering Darkness”, due out November 28th on Agonia Records.
The band – guitarist Gene Palubicki (Angelcorpse, Perdition Temple), vocalist & bassist Steve Tucker (Morbid Angel) and drummer John Longstreth (Origin, Hate Eternal, ex-Angelcorpse) – unveil the song “The Voice of my Ghost”, available for streaming at this location.
The trio was put together by Palubicki in 2020, after initially having met at Morrisound in 1997, where both Angelcorpse and Morbid Angel were recording their own albums side to side. “This bands roots can be traced all the way back to the mid 90s when Gene, Steve, and I first met at Morrisound studios,” John Longstreth comments. “It’s an amazing feeling to see those old conversations and hang outs develop into a true celebration of blistering infernal death metal. I have no doubt that this union will be absolutely crushing.” Palubicki stresses out that the music produced by MALEFIC THRONE has the imprint of all three members very present in every moment of the songs. The synthesis of the three members through delivery and writing is what makes band its own special entity, with an an increased dynamic within the form of death metal they generate.
“The Conquering Darkness” was recorded, mixed and mastered at Menegroth The Thousand Caves (Gorguts, Origin, Atheist) with Colin Marston. Drummer John Longstreth hints at the outcome as extremely brutal and infernal nuclear death metal. Its cover artwork was painted by renowned artist Daniele Valeriani (Dark Funeral, Mayhem). Christophe Szpajdel (Emperor, Moonspell) crafted the band’s logo.
5RAND unveil their brand new single “Turbid”, the third preview from their highly anticipated third album “Ordhalia”, out November 28th via Art Gates Records.
“Turbid” is a furious hymn for those who still dare to dream when the world demands obedience. The song portrays the loneliness of walking an unbeaten path, where every dream feels like a wound and every step cuts deeper. To chase meaning in a world built for comfort is to bleed, to fall, to rise again while others hope you stay down. “Turbid” is that defiance, the refusal to become numb, the rage of someone who chooses truth over apathy. “Turbid” is a call to arms for the dreamers, the outcasts, and the broken a reminder that every scar is proof you tried to live your own way.
Musically, “Turbid” channels 5RAND’s signature modern metal intensity: angular riffs, visceral grooves and Julia Elenoir’s voice shifting between primal fury and aching clarity. It’s chaos sculpted into form; melodic yet merciless, an anthem for those who keep fighting even when everything around them whispers “give up”.
“Ordhalia” was produced by Marco Mastrobuono (Fleshgod Apocalypse, Hour Of Penance) and mastered by Jens Bogren (Kreator, Opeth).
Album tracklist:
1. Lullaby for the Broken 2. Bloodlife 3. Ordhalia 4. The Nihilist (feat. M. Silvestro / Fear Factory) 5. Double Bind 6. Turbid 7. Ritual of Silence 8. Lethargy 9. Resurge in Death 10. Silent Line
Hailing from Rome, Italy, 5RAND builds on a punishing modern metal foundation, layered with the cinematic depth of melodic death metal, creating an intense and emotionally immersive soundscape. Fronted by the dynamic dual vocals of Julia Elenoir – shifting seamlessly from visceral growls to haunting clean melodies – the band has carved out a distinctive place in the modern metal scene.
Founded by Pierluigi Carocci (guitar), Acey Guns (bass), Andrea De Carolis (drums), and Elenoir (vocals), 5RAND first made waves with their debut “Sacred/Scared”, followed by the critically acclaimed “Dark Mother”. The band has since toured extensively across Europe, sharing the stage with iconic acts such as Dark Tranquillity, Vader, Butcher Babies, Infected Rain, and many others.
In 2025, 5RAND will unveil their most ambitious work to date – a bold new album mastered by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, featuring a powerful guest appearance by the new Fear Factory vocalist, Milo Silvestro. This upcoming release signals a sonic evolution: darker, more introspective, and conceptually daring.
The band’s name, drawn from a chance encounter with a shaman and a South African 5 Rand coin, symbolizes unexpected paths and transformative experiences. Their music explores themes of identity, emotional detachment, philosophy, and human resilience, all woven together through a multidisciplinary artistic vision that spans both sound and visuals.
Line-up:
Julia Elenoir – Voice Pierluigi Carocci – Guitar Acey Guns – Bass Andrea De Carolis – Drums
With just two weeks to go before the November 14 release of new album Electric Cattle Gods – The Lost Tracks, alt rockers Sponge certainly turn up the temperature with their new single – an early, early demo for what is surely their best-loved song of all.
It was not necessarily a cheerful song. While some commentators insisted it was written about actress Molly Ringwald, Sponge themselves said it was based on the story of a teenaged girl who fell in love with one of her teachers, and attempted suicide when he made it clear hr feelings were not reciprocated.
It struck a major chord regardless. The third single from Sponge’s Rotting Piñata debut, “Molly (16 Candles Down The Drain)” reached #3 on Billboard’s Modern Rock Tracks chart, and #11 on the Mainstream Rock listing, while spinning off a still popular MTV smash video.
In terms of arrangement, the demo does not deviate too much from the familiar record. But still it’s a thrill to hear such an early, and somehow innocent sounding take on one of the mid-1990s most resonant anthems, and the same can be said across the remainder of the album.
Titled for what came very close to being the band’s name… they became Sponge only after their local Ritz club wasn’t able to spell out “Electric Cattle Gods” on the marquee… Electric Cattle Gods delivers a front row seat for what singer Vinnie Dombroski describes as “ the embryonic stage of the developing Sponge. No boundaries, no worries, just the music written at that time.”
Capturing the very dawn of the band, Electric Cattle Gods – The Lost Tracks features eleven never-before-released wild and exuberant demos and try-outs (plus two storming brand new recordings). Some probably haven’t been heard in over 30 years; others would later be rerecorded for the band’s 1994 major label debut Rotting Piñata – including “Molly,” “Drownin’” and the b-side “Cowboy Eyes.”
Vinnie admits that even the band aren’t sure whether every song is an actual demo, or if some were final cuts, abandoned before the band ever signed a record deal. But “thirty-something years later,” he laughs, “Who cares!
Having weathered two decades, The Old Dead Tree are still at the roots of dark progressive metal. Last year, the French band returned to much fanfare with Second Thoughts, their first full-length since 2007. Now, they’re back with a new EP that was recorded live at legendary Abbey Road Studios.
Today, The Old Dead Tree are releasing the second advanced single from London Sessions. With the “Time Has Come”, the band rise to meet the moment where intensity and emotion meet in perfect tension.
Watch The Old Dead Tree perform “Time Has Come” live at Abbey Road:
“Time Has Come” stands as both a farewell and a renewal. While recorded live at the world famous studio, The Old Dead Tree remain painfully aware of life’s impermanence. Their latest single bends but never breaks, flashing moments of aggression and sensitivity.
Along with “Time Has Come” and the EP’s first single “Feel Alive Again”, London Sessions includes new versions of two songs from the band’s second album The Perpetual Motion.
The video for “Time Has Come” was directed, shot and edited by The Old Dead Tree’s long-time collaborator Julien Metternich. Metternich has been at the helm of many of the band’s videos and photo shoots.
What Else Could We’ve Said (London Sessions 2025) (05:39) Full runtime: 18:42
Spearheading the French dark prog metal scene for more than 20 years, THE OLD DEAD TREE have created a unique universe combining extreme music and dark rock-pop, sublimated by Manuel Munoz’s exceptional and versatile vocals.
Just as the band had released their first EP, The Blossom, in 1999, drummer Frédéric Guillemot took his own life. The shock profoundly scarred the other three members of the band, and formed the basis of the concept for their debut album, The Nameless Disease.
Following its release in 2003 on Season Of Mist, the immediate success of this seminal album led the band to hit the road with PARADISE LOST, OPETH and KATATONIA, introducing their music to metalheads across Europe.
Two critically acclaimed albums followed, The Perpetual Motion (2005) and The Water Fields (2007), making THE OLD DEAD TREE a pillar of the French metal scene and a reference point for progressive metal in Europe.
By the end of 2008, just as work had begun on a fourth album, the wear and tear of the necessary personal investment proved too much for some of the band to bear. THE OLD DEAD TREE officially split up in 2009.
Over the following years, the musicians moved apart geographically and became involved in other musical projects (PENUMBRA, ARKAN, OMMATIDIA, LUX INCERTA…), but their solid friendship never wavered.
In 2013, THE OLD DEAD TREE briefly reunited to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their album The Nameless Disease with a mini European tour that included stops at HELLFEST and MOTOCULTOR.
A few years later, following the Covid 19 crisis and the general questioning that it provoked, the members of the band started considering to reunite for good. After several months of doubt and discussion, the decision is finally taken to write and record a new song.
In the spring of 2023, the popularity of the new single Terrified and the band’s high-profile appearance at HELLFEST paved the way for THE OLD DEAD TREE‘s long-lasting comeback.
By the beginning of 2024, while composing its first album in 17 years, THE OLD DEAD TREE is offered the opportunity to record an EP at the world’s most prestigious music studio: the legendary Abbey Road Studios in London (THE BEATLES, PINK FLOYD, U2, RADIOHEAD…). Right after this unique experience, the band quickly dived back into the writing and recording processes for the album Second Thoughts which was released by the end of 2024.
In the spring 2025, as THE OLD DEAD TREE toured France with KLONE and achieved the production of the 4 tracks recorded in Abbey Road Studios to give birth to the EP London Sessions.
Line-up: Manuel Munoz — Vocals Nicolas Chevrollier — Guitars & Backing Vocals Nicolas Cornolo — Guitars Gilles Moinet — Bass Guitar Raphaël Antheaume — Drums
Recording Studio: Abbey Road Studios, London, United Kingdom. Production Credits: Produced, engineered & mixed by François-Maxime Boutault (Behomth, Dagoba) at Les Liens du Son. Mastered by Tony Lindgren (Opeth, Paradise Lost) at Fascination Street Studios. Guest Musician: Raphaël Verguin (Psygnosis) — Cello Cover Art: Henri Lejeune (exclamations.fr)
Photography: Band & studio photos taken by Julien Metternich.
Italian rockers IT’sALIE are pleased to announce the release of their new studio album, “Wild Games”, set for release on February 27, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.
To celebrate, they unveil the first single and official video, “Waiting For The Rain”, available below.
The band commented: “Written in collaboration with Mat Sinner and Magnus Karlsson, this track encapsulates our entire hard rock essence: a hypnotic, high-energy groove, a gritty yet melodic voice, and an explosive guitar solo that leaves its mark. A perfect taste of what Wild Games has in store!”
Talking about the record, the band said: “With this chapter, we wanted to set the stylistic coordinates of a Hard & Heavy sound that starts from the blues and returns to the blues. Giorgia’s voice – carrying within it all the power of the great rock singers of the ’70s (Janis Joplin, Ann Wilson, Aretha Franklin, …) – brings a unique color to a sound that bridges Lynch Mob, Black Sabbath (Dio–Martin era), and Southern Rock”.
“We entrusted the production to Mat Sinner (who, from this album onward, also plays bass in the band), while Magnus Karlsson handled the mix and mastering. We are very satisfied with the result and consider it a major achievement to place it in the hands of the Frontiers team!”, they continued.
IT’sALIE are a dynamic hard rock band fronted by powerhouse vocalist Giorgia Colleluori (also known for her work with Eternal Idol and Rock Meets Classic). With her commanding voice and magnetic stage presence, Giorgia leads the band through a mix of melodic hooks, crushing riffs, and pure rock attitude.
Since their formation, IT’sALIE have built a reputation for delivering explosive live performances and crafting songs that fuse classic hard rock roots with a modern edge. Their debut album introduced the band’s fierce energy to the world, and now “Wild Games” pushes that sound further – bold, passionate, and unmistakably IT’sALIE.
Now they are back with their brand-new album “Wild Games”! The powerhouse hard rock band IT’sALIE return with a thunderous new album that captures the raw spirit, energy, and attitude of pure rock ‘n’ roll.
“Wild Games” is a high-octane ride through anthemic riffs, soaring vocals, and pounding rhythms – an unfiltered shot of adrenaline that cements IT’sALIE’s reputation as one of the most electrifying acts in modern hard rock. Produced with the help of Mat Sinner and mixed by Magnus Karlsson, Wild Games takes listeners on a journey through the real r’n’r emotions!
Each track showcases the band’s unmistakable chemistry and signature sound: bold, unapologetic, and made to be played loud. IT’sALIE are here to remind the world that hard rock is alive, dangerous, and louder than ever.
The band was founded by rock singer Giorgia Colleluori (Sinner, Rock Meets Classic, and former Eternal Idol), who teamed up with Mat Sinner, the band’s manager and co-producer, and drummer Camillo Colleluori (former Eternal Idol).
In 2020, their debut album “Lilith” was released via ROAR! Rock Of Angels Records, earning excellent reviews from major European rock and metal magazines and webzines. Giorgia was quickly recognized as one of the most outstanding voices in the scene, further showcasing her commanding stage presence during the Rock Meets Classic tours and in the band’s first two videos, “Fire” and “Wind,” both included on Lilith.
On December 1, 2021, the band returned to the studio to record their second album, “Emosphere”, which was released on December 9, 2022, again through ROAR! Rock Of Angels Records. The band began performing on national stages in support of the release, receiving excellent feedback and reviews not only for the album itself but also for their fully live show.
In 2023, with the addition of talented guitarist Leonardo Duranti, the band solidified its lineup. Mat Sinner took on a dual role as producer and bassist, and during the same year, the band began writing their third album, collaborating with Magnus Karlsson on three songs.
“Wild Games” Tracklist:
1. Waiting For The Rain 2. One Way To Rock 3. Living In The City 4. History Remains 5. Believers Of Leaders 6. Rebels 7. Bring It On 8. Gates Of Faith 9. Wake Up Call 10. Death Road 11. Spirits
Line Up: Giorgia Colleluori Leonardo Duranti Mat Sinner Camillo Colleluori
Darktribe has released a video for “I Walk Alone”, third single taken from the new album “Forgotten Reveries” to be released on November 21 by Scarlet Records.
Lost in your regrets, you know this is the last fight of your life. The illness will give you no respite. Your pride gives you hope but you know that despite everything, you won’t succeed alone. An outstretched hand, a look, a strength… It’s time to face it.
“Forgotten Reveries”: –mixed and mastered by Simone Mularoni at Domination Studios (Wind Rose, Vision Divine, Twilight Force); –cover & artwork by the young French talent Baptiste Araujo; –FFO: Symphony X, Stratovarius, Iron Maiden;
“Forgotten Reveries” tracklist: 1 Paradox 2 I Walk Alone 3 The Fallen World 4 Sicilian Danza 5 Ghost Memories 6 Eden And Eclipse 7 From Star To Dust 8 Reality 9 Kings In The Sand 10 Mornings Of Fear 11 Son Of Illusion
Total running time – 53:51
artwork by Baptiste Araujo
The fourth studio album for the cult progressive power metal act, “Forgotten Reveries” embodies the sonic and lyrical essence of the very own Darktribe universe.
Join the French band in this whirlwind of catchy riffs and captivating rhythms, an essential call to arms for all fans of swirling, dynamic and melodic prog power metal. “Forgotten Reveries” explores themes such as fear, solitude, childhood, the journey of life, family, and the cultural heritage unique to each human being.
Powerful, modern and forward-thinking, this record will immerse you in a world where time makes you lose your mind and humanity is left to its own devices.
Life or death, hope or despair, you’re now at the crossroads of your legacy – step into the dark tribe!
Darktribe: Anthony Agnello – vocals Loïc Manuello – guitars, keyboards Bruno Caprani – bass Guillaume Morero – drums
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