Volcano Records & Promotion is proud to present ‘Shades Of Past’, the new single by Italian progressive metal band FOR MY DEMONS, now available on all digital platforms.
Anticipating the upcoming album “Tristesse”, ‘Shades Of Past’ reveals the strength and character of a seasoned band that has been active on the Italian scene for several years and recently joined the Volcano roster.
Today, For My Demons return with renewed maturity and a distinctive sonic approach that blends progressive impulses with dark and introspective tones. The single is part of a broader concept dedicated to the life of Vincent Van Gogh, which the band is preparing to unveil. It tells the story of a fragile and troubled love, dominated by misunderstanding and guilt. Charity mistaken for sin, compassion turned into condemnation, betrayal, wounds, and miscommunication paint an oppressive scenario — like a nightmare that digs into the darkest corners of the human psyche. Shades Of Past is a deep and emotional track, and also a clear musical statement, combining solid instrumental foundations with haunting melodic vocal lines that leave a lasting mark.
Progressive alternative rock band Trope announce the release of their deeply personal and emotionally charged new single, “Sigil.” Written and recorded in part in London, Ontario, Sigil was tracked in a small, cold 400 sq. ft. cabin during the winter, a process that shaped its intimacy and emotional depth.
‘Sigil‘ grew from Diana Studenberg’s own journey of self-doubt and perseverance. “Growing up with voices that said I couldn’t be a singer, I struggled with internal resistance and fear of failure which became a source of inspiration – a reminder that it’s okay to fail, to stumble, and to keep trying,” Studenberg explains.
The song tells not only that story, but also a universal one: of anyone whose dreams are belittled or who has struggled to believe in themselves, and of the quiet courage it takes to trust that persistence and faith can carry you through even the darkest moments. ‘Sigil‘ is about giving ourselves permission to suck – to fall flat and step back up to the plate. Sigil touts – fail, mess up, but please keep doing anyway. In essence, it’s a song about Faith and belief even when you have none.
In an age of AI and creative shortcuts, Trope took their time, sweating over every instrumental note, vocal line, lyric, and mix over the course of 3 years to create Sigil. Moonhead, Trope’s producer and guitarist says, “’Sigil‘, and the whole of DYAD album for that matter, is truly an indie handmade thing. No fancy studios, no big team. Just two people and a few favours from people we respect to guest on the album (Drummers Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree) and Gunnar Olsen (Puscifer)). We made this thing in living rooms, makeshift spaces, through thrift store speakers and old friends’ couches. And we love the results and hope you do too.”
True to the mantra of ‘Sigil‘, Trope rise from the ashes of personal pain and angst. Musically, ‘Sigil’ is as progressive as it is emotive – traversing soaring melodic passages, heavy and intricate instrumental sections in odd-time signatures, acoustic breakdowns, massive riffs, melodic bass lines and even a rhythmically charged mantra finale that captures the band’s evolution from their 2021 debut ‘Eleutheromania’.
SONG CREDITS
Guitars & Bass: Written and performed by Moonhead
Vocals: Performed by Diana Studenberg
Drums: Performed by Max Botko and written by Moonhead
BG Vocals: Performed by Diana Studenberg and Moonhead
Vocal Melody: Written by Moonhead and Diana Studenberg
Lyrics: Written by Diana Studenberg
Production, Mixing and Mastering:Moonhead
Engineering: Guitars & Bass by Moonhead, Drums by Max Botko, Vocals by Diana Studenberg
Additional Vocal Editing:Liam Moes
Trope‘s upcoming double album DYAD will be out in the Spring 2026. Pre-Order here: https://tropemerch.com/
ABOUT TROPE Trope is a modern progressive rock band hailing from Canada known for their dynamic sound, evocative lyricism, and powerful performances. Blending technical precision with emotional depth, Trope have established themselves as one of the most compelling voices in modern progressive music.
Their debut album ‘Eleutheromania’ was engineered by Mike Fraser (AC/DC, Metallica), mixed by David Bottrill (Peter Gabriel, Smashing Pumpkins) and mastered by Ted Jensen (The Eagles, Norah Roberts).
Trope have toured across North America and Europe multiple times supporting bands including Haken, The Pineapple Thief feat. Gavin Harrison, Symphony X, Soen and Kings X and have headlined festivals in Europe and performed at Summerfest on their main stages.
Their single ‘Pareidolia’ charted at #1 on rock radio in Bulgaria where they were invited to perform live on their Breakfast Television network, broadcast nationally.
Trope will be releasing a double album in the Spring of 2026 with guest musicians including Gavin Harrison (Porcupine Tree), Gunnar Olsen (Puscifer) and to be mastered again by Ted Jensen.
Their sound fuses cinematic atmosphere with technical precision — drawing comparisons to Porcupine Tree, Karnivool, and A Perfect Circle, yet remaining distinctly their own.
Metal Blade Records is proud to announce the signing of Yoth Iria, one of Greece’s most revered and influential contemporary black metal acts. Founded by veterans of the Hellenic extreme metal scene, Yoth Iria embody the dark mysticism, grandeur, and spiritual intensity that have defined Greece’s unique contribution to the genre, while adding their own distinctive twist.
“This new chapter with Metal Blade Records marks not only a huge step forward but also a true milestone in our journey. It is a great honor for us to join the roster of such an iconic label and stand alongside so many legendary bands,” comments the band.
The band is currently working on their new studio album, set for release in spring 2026 via Metal Blade Records. Fans can expect a monumental and atmospheric continuation of Yoth Iria‘s legacy, pushing the boundaries of black metal with renewed creative vigor.
“Yoth Iria represent everything that makes the Hellenic black metal tradition so enduring: atmosphere, mysticism, and uncompromising artistic spirit. We are thrilled to welcome them into the Metal Blade family and to help bring their next chapter to the world,” says Markus “Bart” Grasseck, European Label Manager at Metal Blade Records.
Before the new album’s release, Yoth Iria will embark on a European tour as direct support to Nailed to Obscurity throughout November and December 2025. The band will bring their intense live performance to stages across Germany, Switzerland, Italy, France, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, and more.
Tour dates are as follows: 20/11/25 – DE – Mannheim, 7er Club 21/11/25 – CH – Baden, Werkk Kulturlokal 22/11/25 – IT – Bologna, Alchemica Club 23/11/25 – IT – Mailand, Slaughter Club 24/11/25 – DE – München, Backstage 25/11/25 – DE – Stuttgart, Schwarzer Keiler 26/11/25 – FR – Paris, Backstage By The Mill 27/11/25 – NL – Maastricht, Muziekgieterij 28/11/25 – DE – Siegburg, Kubana 29/11/25 – DE – Herford, Kulturwerk 30/11/25 – DE – Berlin, Urban Spree 01/12/25 – DK – Kopenhagen, Stengade 02/12/25 – SE – Stockholm, Kollektivet Livet 03/12/25 – SE – Göteborg, Fängelset 04/12/25 – DE – Hamburg, Logo 05/12/25 – DE – Essen, Turock 06/12/25 – DE – Emden, Live Music Center
Stay tuned for more details about Yoth Iria‘s upcoming release, including album title, artwork, and the first single announcement in the months ahead.
[Photo Credit: Photo: Altankhuyag Erdenebat; Edit: Peter Sallai]
With their mesmerizing sound echoing across the Mongolian steppe, breakthrough Mongolian rockers UUHAI have signed their first album deal with Napalm Records! Following viral success and millions of views on their very first songs, the seven-piece band is back—ready to unleash their long-awaited debut album, Human Herds, on January 9, 2026. Drawing from both the imposing history and awe-inspiring nature of Mongolia while reflecting on their roots and modern society alike, UUHAI presents a heartfelt love letter to their homeland—all in their native Mongolian language.
The first single from the powerful new album is the eponymous track, “Uuhai”. Blending traditional instrumentation such as throat singing and horsehead fiddle with a driving modern rock sound, the song fiercely recounts how ancient Mongolia drew its strength from a deep connection to nature, repelling both evil spirits and rival nations. The song culminates with the band chanting their name, a phrase that translates to a traditional battle cry for good fortune.
European fans will have a chance to chant along with the band during their upcoming tour with label mates NANOWAR OF STEEL. See below for all scheduled tour dates!
UUHAI about “Uuhai”: “From the ancient felt dwellings of the nomads to the storm winds that tie down spirits, UUHAI carries the voice of a nation. A cry of fire, steel, and blood, it honors the mountains, rivers, and sky that gave rise to the Mongol spirit.”
Human Herds impresses with far more than just a language and instruments unfamiliar to most ears. It is a reverent invitation into the heart of Mongolia that you won’t get anywhere else, buoyant and powerful in both storytelling and musical delivery. With deep gratitude and respect, UUHAI creates an emotional ode to nature and delivers a grassroots message to society: this debut album is a powerful reminder that on this earth, we are all the same.
UUHAI about Human Herds: “Human Herds is a reflection on the unstoppable tide of humanity—our migrations, our revolts, our worship, and our wounds upon the Earth. Yet in our chaos, we must remember: we all live under one sun and one moon on Earth, sharing the same fragile home.”
On the new album, UUHAI steps into the role of perceptive storytellers, guiding listeners through the spirit and soundscape of the Far East. Following a tone-setting, appropriately atmospheric intro is the title track, “Human Herds”. A galloping hard rock anthem calling upon the forefathers, it first offers colorful descriptions of nature’s beauty along with the urge to take better care of weeping Mother Earth instead of watching her destruction, delivered in haunting antiphony—the overarching theme of the album. “Uuhai” snarlingly tells the tale of how Mongolia historically drew its strength from said connection with its surroundings, dispersing both evil spirits and other nations. It culminates in the band chanting their name, which translates to a common battle cry for good fortune—which European fans will have a chance to join in on during the upcoming tour. Sweeping “Khar Khulz” offers passages to sing along with and simultaneously conjures up images in your mind that will have you booking the next flight to Ulaanbaatar. Throughout their diverse first album, UUHAI show an imposing ability to both create intimate settings that have us witness age-old rituals and deliver catchy hits as a heavy rock troupe. “Secret History Of The Mongols” wraps up the journey. Named after the oldest surviving literary work in the Mongolic language, dated to the late 1220s, the final track seduces with an enticing atmosphere, an emotional guitar solo, and another round of goosebump-inducing “uuhai” chants, invoking a collectively bright future.
Human Herds tracklisting:
Beginning
Human Herds
Ancient Land
Uuhai
Dracula
Khurai
Khar Khulz
Paradise
Uvdis
Secret History of the Mongols
UUHAI Live 2026 Motocultor Festival “Across Europe” Tour w/ Nanowar Of Steel, Lone Survivors, Cold Snap, Morphium, Defecto, Deus Ex Machina, Vaughan, Lady Ahnabel 09.01.26 NL – Tilburg / O13 10.01.26 DE – Bochum / Matrix 11.01.26 FR – Lille / The Black Lab 13.01.26 UK – Grimsby / Yardbirds Rock Club 14.01.26 UK – Southampton / The 1865 15.01.26 UK – London / O2 Academy Islington 16.01.26 FR – Vaureal / Le Forum 17.01.26 FR – Limoges / CCM John Lennon 18.01.26 FR – Bordeaux / Rocher de Palmer 20.01.26 ES – Pamplona / Totem 21.01.26 ES – Madrid / Revi Live 22.01.26 ES – Barcelona / Sala Wolf 23.01.26 FR – Toulouse / Le Metronum 24.01.26 FR – Montpellier / Rockstore 25.01.26 FR – Grenoble / L’Ilyade 27.01.26 CH – Pratteln / Z7 28.01.26 DE – Munich / Backstage 29.01.26 DE – Cologne / Gebäude 9 30.01.26 FR – Le Mans / L’Oasis 31.01.26 FR – Colmar / Le Grillen 01.02.26 DE – Herford / Kulturwerk 03.02.26 DE – Hamburg / Logo 04.02.26 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos-Saal 05.02.26 CZ – Prague / Futurum Music Bar 06.02.26 PL – Krakow / STUDIO 07.02.26 SK – Bratislava / Randal Club 08.02.26 DE – Berlin / Lido
Swedish death metal force DEATH REICH unleashed their brutal new EP, Stockholm Syndrome, on October 17th, 2025, via Non Serviam Records. If you haven’t yet, we kindly urge you to include this release in your upcoming publications. The band is currently available for interviews, and we warmly welcome your reviews, feedback, and coverage.
Delivering a vicious, fast, and unrelenting brand of death metal, Stockholm Syndrome is a short outburst of chaos and malevolence. Fusing raw, old-school energy with modern, brutal intensity, the 5-track EP focuses on themes of aggression, suffering, fear, hatred, and insanity, serving as a bleak soundtrack to mankind’s decadence and eventual eradication.
DEATH REICH comments on the EP: “Once again, it’s time for us to spew malevolence upon the pitiful species referred to as mankind. The world we inhabit is far from saved and everything seems to be spiralling down to our own inevitable eradication. The soundtrack to this decadence is called Stockholm Syndrome and will add to the gloominess that everyone is so eager to forget by the help of mindless distractions. Aggression, suffering, fear, hatred and insanity will be focused upon in this short outburst of chaos.”
Tracklist – Stockholm Syndrome (EP) ●Stockholm Syndrome ●Meat Grinder ●Haters ●Defy the Cold ●Suffer
Formed in 2018, the Swedish death metal collective DEATH REICH was founded by drummer Jonas Blom (Sacramentum, Runemagick, ex-Trident) with members from bands like Grief of Emerald and Voodus. The band strives to create a fast, aggressive, and straight-forward style of brutal death metal with lyrics focused on the many faces of evil. Known for their “raw old-school energy mixed with some more modern heaviness,” DEATH REICH continues their intense crusade against mankind with Stockholm Syndrome.
DEATH REICH are Jonas Blom – Drums Johnny Lehto – Vocals Christer Bergqvist – Guitars Robert Babic – Guitars Robert Axelsson – Bass
Before EVERGREY embark on their European tour with KATATONIA, the Swedish metal titans return with a new song, “OXYGEN!”, channeling their essence with renewed intensity. Blending eerie atmospheres and crushing riffs, it delves into themes of depression and inner struggle. Fueled by their new drummer, Simen Sandnes, a fresh production team with Tom S. Englund and Vikram Shankar (Within Temptation, Silent Skies), and the mix of Adam “Nolly” Getgood – known for his work with giants like Periphery, Sleep Token and Architects – EVERGREY sound as vital as they did at their start, yet fiercely modern. “OXYGEN!” becomes both a desperate plea for resilience amidst darkness and a cathartic release – a visceral cry for air in the suffocating grip of turmoil.
Come Monday, November 10, EVERGREY will bring the new single to stages across Europe and the UK. Teaming up with label mates KATATONIA, and with support from Klogr, they will play 32 shows, starting in the Finnish city of Turku and closing their six-week run shortly before Christmas in their home country’s capital, Stockholm. Find the list of dates below!
EVERGREY about “OXYGEN!”: “We’re thrilled to unleash our new single, ‘OXYGEN!’. This is EVERGREY at our most explosive – almost certainly our heaviest track yet, packed with crushing riffs, vibrant key changes, and soaring melodies that’ll awaken your soul. Lyrically, it embodies the raw, suffocating weight of an inner darkness, yet symbolizes the relentless never-ending war to break free and grasp that fleeting breath of hope. We’ve bled for this one and can’t wait for you to live in its intensity. Because this is us, like you’ve never heard before!”
EVERGREY Live 2025 Tour Support for KATATONIA w/ Klogr 10.11.25 FI – Turku / Logomo 11.11.25 FI – Tampere / Tavara-asema 12.11.25 FI – Helsinki / House of Culture 14.11.25 NO – Oslo / Rockefeller 15.11.25 SE – Gothenburg / Pustervik 16.11.25 DE – Hamburg / Gruenspan 18.11.25 PL – Warsaw / Progresja 19.11.25 DE – Berlin / Huxleys 20.11.25 DE – Leipzig / Taubchenthal 21.11.25 CZ – Prague / Palac Akropolis 22.11.25 AT – Vienna / Simm City 24.11.25 DE – Munich / Backstage Werk 25.11.25 DE – Stuttgart / LKA Longhorn 27.11.25 IT – Milan / Alcatraz 28.11.25 CH – Zurich / Komplex 29.11.25 FR – Lyon / La Rayonne 01.12.25 ES – Madrid / BUT 02.12.25 ES – Barcelona / Salamandra 03.12.25 FR – Toulouse / Le Metronum 05.12.25 UK – London / Electric Ballroom 06.12.25 UK – Glasgow / Garage 07.12.25 UK – Manchester / Academy 2 08.12.25 UK – Bristol / SWK 10.12.25 FR – Paris / Le Trabendo 11.12.25 LU – Luxembourg / Rockhal 12.12.25 DE – Frankfurt / Batschkapp 13.12.25 DE – Cologne / Live Music Hall 14.12.25 NL – Amsterdam / Melkweg Max 16.12.25 BE – Antwerp / Trix 18.12.25 DK – Copenhagen / Amager Bio 19.12.25 SE – Karlstad / Nojesfabriken 20.12.25 SE – Stockholm / Fallan
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