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SECRETS Release New Album “Searching For The Things We Don’t Wish To Find”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 22, 2026
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American metalcore powerhouse SECRETS have officially released their highly anticipated new album, Searching For The Things We Don’t Wish To Find, available now via SBG Records.

The new album marks another evolution for a band that has spent more than a decade turning deeply personal experiences into cathartic, emotionally charged music. At the center of the release is the focus track “Split Tongue,” a hard-hitting showcase of everything that has made SECRETS a standout force in the metalcore scene.

“SEARCHING FOR THE THINGS WE DON’T WISH TO FIND is SECRETS at our most vulnerable, aggressive, and honest. We dug into the things people tend to bury – the thoughts, memories, and emotions we’d rather avoid – and turned them into something we’re incredibly proud of. We’ve lived with these songs for a long time, and we’re ready for them to finally belong to everyone,” shares Wade Walters.

With Searching For The Things We Don’t Wish To Find, SECRETS continue to explore the darker corners of the human experience while delivering a record built around resilience, confrontation, and the search for meaning in places we might rather leave untouched.

“Split Tongue” serves as a powerful entry point into the album, pairing the band’s signature dynamic songwriting with an unfiltered emotional intensity. The track captures the tension at the heart of SECRETS’ music: the collision between vulnerability and aggression, despair and perseverance, darkness and hope.

Tracklist:

  1. A Pattern Of Return
  2. Signal Decay
  3. Silent Strain
  4. The Dark
  5. Split Tongue
  6. Where The Light Doesn’t Reach
  7. The Wheel
  8. Peripheral Failure
  9. Artificial Euphoria
  10. Paralyzed
  11. Bitter Dose

SECRETS is a post-hardcore band from Orange County, CA, delivering a hard-hitting blend of crushing breakdowns, soaring melodies, and emotionally raw lyrics. Since their 2010 debut, the band has released multiple acclaimed albums—including The Ascent (2012 that debuted at #3 on Billboard Heatseekers / #185 on Billboard 200), Fragile Figures (2013 that reached #59 on Billboard 200), Secrets (2018) and their heaviest and most personal effort to date, The Collapse (2022). Their music dives deep into themes of mental health, addiction, and perseverance, building a powerful connection with fans worldwide.

Over the past decade, SECRETS has toured across the globe alongside The Devil Wears Prada, The Amity Affliction, Sleeping With Sirens, Asking Alexandria, Memphis May Fire, and more. SECRETS remain one of post-hardcore’s most authentic voices—turning pain into power and connection.

Secrets:
Wade Walters – Singer
Richard Rogers – Singer / Guitar
Connor Branigan – Guitar
Connor Allen – Drums

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website – Merch – Facebook – YouTube – Instagram

Greek Alternative Groove Metallers TELMA Introduce New Line-Up & Open New Creative Chapter

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 22, 2026
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TELMA, the Alternative Groove Metal band from Greece, are entering a new and exciting creative chapter in their journey, officially unveiling their new line-up.

Savvina Batsi takes over vocal duties, while guitarist Giannis Paparseniou joins the band, marking the beginning of a new era for TELMA.

Following a significant journey that includes the albums Eternal (2021) and Awakening (2025), as well as numerous live performances in Greece and abroad, TELMA continue to build upon their signature sound while enriching it with the energy and fresh perspective brought by their new members.

Rather than making a conventional announcement, TELMA have chosen to introduce their new line-up through music.

The band presents two songs from their discography featuring the vocals of Savvina Batsi. Both tracks are available on the band’s digital platforms and are accompanied by official videos on YouTube.

The two songs represent different periods of TELMA’s musical journey. The first comes from Eternal, the band’s debut album that established its identity, while the second is taken from Awakening, the band’s most recent release, showcasing a more mature and contemporary creative direction.

These videos serve as the audience’s first official introduction to the new TELMA line-up while also acting as a bridge between the band’s past and future.

Discover the new voice of TELMA through these recent YouTube videos: TELMA – Awakening | Vocal Cover – Perfect Storm | Vocal Cover

With renewed energy, new faces, and fresh material already in development, TELMA are preparing for their next creative chapter, which will include new releases and live performances.

STREAM TELMA: https://lnk.bio/TelmaBand

Social Media
Facebook: https://facebook.com/TelmaBand
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/telma_band/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@telmaband3749
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/06NS2fnkXepEdHlJtQB9Jn

NEVERMORE Announce “Liminal Spaces” European Headline Tour 2027

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 22, 2026
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Photo Credit: Cüneyt Özer

There are songs that never really leave you. And for NEVERMORE fans, the chance to hear them live again has been a long time coming.

Throughout 2026, that wait finally came to an end. From packed festival grounds to their recent shows alongside JUDAS PRIEST, NEVERMORE’s return to European stages has been met with an extraordinary response. Crowds singing every word, voices joining together on songs that many thought they might never experience live again, and a band visibly feeding off that energy night after night.

What began with anticipation has quickly turned into something much bigger. NEVERMORE are firing on all cylinders and the connection between band and audience has made their return as emotional as it has been intense. 

Now, that momentum carries into 2027. NEVERMORE will return to the road next spring for the “Liminal Spaces European Tour 2027,” a 21-date headline run beginning in Berlin on April 29 and taking the band across Europe before culminating with two shows in Turkey at the end of May — a fitting return to the country where this new chapter of NEVERMORE first took to the stage.

Joining NEVERMORE as special guests across the European dates will be RIVERS OF NIHIL and URNE, bringing together three distinct forces for one formidable touring package.

Before hitting the road again, NEVERMORE will continue work on their highly anticipated new album. Fans on the “Liminal Spaces Tour” may just experience songs from this new chapter…

NEVERMORE – LIMINAL SPACES EUROPEAN TOUR 2027
Special Guests: RIVERS OF NIHIL + URNE

April 29 – Berlin, DE
April 30 – Hamburg, DE
May 01 – Frankfurt, DE
May 02 – Prague, CZ
May 04 – Warsaw, PL
May 06 – Munich, DE
May 07 – Leipzig, DE
May 08 – Cologne, DE
May 09 – Eindhoven, NL
May 11 – Antwerp, BE
May 13 – Dublin, IE
May 14 – Manchester, GB
May 15 – London, GB
May 16 – Paris, FR
May 18 – Pratteln, CH
May 20 – Barcelona, ES
May 21 – Madrid, ES
May 22 – Lisbon, PT
May 24 – Athens, GR*
May 27 – Istanbul, TR*
May 28 – Ankara, TR*

*Without RIVERS OF NIHIL or URNE

Tickets & Info: https://nevermoreofficial.com/tour

About NEVERMORE:

NEVERMORE enters 2026 with purpose, fire, and a clear sense of who they are. Forged in the aftermath of Sanctuary, the band carved out a sound defined by precision musicianship, fearless songwriting, and emotional intensity. From their self-titled debut in 1995 through landmark releases such as Dead Heart in a Dead World and This Godless Endeavor, NEVERMORE built a global following and a reputation as one of modern metal’s most distinctive voices.

Now that legacy moves forward under the leadership of guitarist Jeff Loomis and drummer Van Williams, joined by guitarist Jack Cattoi, bassist Semir Özerkan , and vocalist Berzan Önen. After years apart, the spark that first ignited the band has returned with renewed focus. For Van, the timing feels natural. “It’s been brewing for quite a while and has just started to manifest itself into the now. So what better time is there to kick things off than now?”

New music is already taking shape. Van smiles at the early results. “If the new music had to be described by one word, that would have to be delicious. Because it’s so good it’s gonna leave you hungry for more.” The writing process is unfolding alongside preparations for the stage, with the band focused equally on honoring the catalog and building what comes next.

The addition of Berzan signaled a powerful evolution. Jeff remembers the first time he saw Berzan’s audition video. “He really stood out strong in so many ways upon a first listen. I could really feel the emotion and passion when I heard him sing for the first time. He wasn’t just going through the motions.” The connection was immediate. “I could tell right away that he was a fan of Warrel’s singing just by the way he delivered and said certain words. I was really blown away at first watch.”

The history of NEVERMORE includes an extraordinary lineage of musicians who shaped its evolution. Guitarists Pat O’Brien, Tim Calvert, Steve Smyth, and Chris Broderick each left a distinct imprint on the band’s catalog and live presence. Bassist Jim Sheppard played a central role in shaping the band’s identity during its defining years.

Following the band’s disbandment, Jeff Loomis released the acclaimed solo albums Zero Order Phase and Plains of Oblivion, co founded CONQUERING DYSTOPIA, and spent nearly a decade as a member of ARCH ENEMY, contributing to releases including Will to Power and Deceivers. Van Williams remained active through projects such as ASHES OF ARES and GHOST SHIP OCTAVIUS. Warrel Dane continued creating until his passing in 2017, leaving behind a body of work that continues to inspire musicians and fans worldwide.

As NEVERMORE steps into 2027, the mission is grounded in honesty and intensity. Jeff captures the heart of it. “Van and I are super passionate about the band. What we deliver and bring back to the audience is us wanting to hear those old tracks again just as much as the fans. We obviously want our old fans there every step of the way, but also look forward to meeting a new generation of fans as well.”

Older. Wiser. Still loud.

Connect with NEVERMORE:
https://nevermoreofficial.com 
https://www.instagram.com/nev3rmoreofficial 
https://www.facebook.com/nevermorefans 
https://www.youtube.com/@NEVERMOREband

ISKALD Premiere New Album “Curse of the Mind” Ahead of Release

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 22, 2026
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Eight years after “Innhøstinga”, Norwegian melodic black metal veterans ISKALD return with “Curse of the Mind”, their sixth full-length and first concept album, now presented in full through a premiere hosted by Black Metal Promotion.

Released on September 25 via Dusktone, the record unfolds as a continuous descent through four interconnected chapters, each centred on a different stage of an increasingly troubled inner journey. Set against a stark vision of Helheim drawn from Norse mythology, the album uses this otherworldly setting to explore isolation, doubt, psychological collapse, fragile hope and sacrifice.

Musically, ISKALD retain the melodic backbone that has defined their work while giving the songs greater breadth, allowing forceful passages to coexist with colder, more expansive sections. The result is a record conceived as a complete narrative rather than a collection of unrelated tracks, with each movement leading naturally into the next.

Stream “Curse of the Mind” at THIS LOCATION.

Preorders:
https://dusktone.bandcamp.com/album/curse-of-the-mind
https://www.dusktone.org/

Following the acclaimed “Innhøstinga” (2018), the new album marks the beginning of a new chapter for the band after signing with Dusktone in early 2026. Available on colored LP, black LP, CD Box and CD, “Curse of the Mind” was recorded during the summer of 2025 at Strand Studio in Beiarn, mixed and mastered by Hallstein Sandvin, and features artwork by SG7 Graphics.

For over two decades, ISKALD have stood among the leading names in Norwegian melodic black metal. Now performing as a five-piece, the band expands its trademark northern sound with its most ambitious and immersive work to date.

Built as a conceptual journey, “Curse of the Mind” unfolds through four interconnected chapters linked by ritualistic invocations, exploring themes of psychological torment, inner conflict, fragile hope and ultimate sacrifice. Framed within a stark, Norse-inspired vision of Helheim, the story is mythological in setting but deeply psychological at its core. Helheim is not merely a place, it is the shape taken by inner darkness. The true battlefield is the mind itself.

The album unfolds in four movements, connected by four ritual Invocations:

I. The Other Realm – The Descent
Vast emptiness, fog and isolation.

II. Manifestation of Madness – The Prison
Doubt, fragmentation and psychological collapse.

III. A Burden of Hope – The Fragile Light
Strength found through accepting the darkness within.

IV. The Sacrifice – The Ritual
Before the throne of Hela, suffering becomes meaningful.

Tracklist:

1. Curse of the Mind – Invocation I
2. The Other Realm
3. Curse of the Mind – Invocation II
4. Manifestation of Madness
5. Curse of the Mind – Invocation III
6. A Burden of Hope
7. Curse of the Mind – Final Invocation
8. The Sacrifice

Upcoming ISKALD concerts:

Bodø/Sinus: 03.10.2026
Oslo/Vaterland: 24.10.2026
Trondheim/(TBA): 29.01.2027

ISKALD were formed in 2005 in Sortland, Northern Norway, by Simon Larsen and Aage Krekling, with the ambition of creating a distinctive form of melodic black metal deeply connected to the atmosphere of the Arctic north. After the self-released “Northern Twilight” EP, the band gained international attention with their debut album “Shades of Misery” (2007), establishing themselves as one of the most promising acts in the Norwegian scene.

Throughout their career, ISKALD have developed a sound where cold melodies, aggression and atmospheric depth coexist, drawing inspiration from nature, Norse heritage and existential themes. Their discography includes acclaimed albums such as “Revelations of Reckoning Day” (2008), “The Sun I Carried Alone” (2011), “Nedom og Nord” (2014) and “Innhøstinga” (2018), each marking a further evolution of their artistic vision.

Having performed at festivals including Inferno Festival, Midgardsblot, Hove Festival and by:Larm, and shared stages with major names in extreme metal, ISKALD now enter a new phase with Dusktone. The partnership leads to the release of “Curse of the Mind”, their sixth full-length album and first concept record, arriving in 2026.

Line-up:

Aage Krekling – Vocals
Simon Larsen – Guitars
Ben Hansen – Guitars
Isak Larsen – Drums
Tobias Aubert – Bass

https://iskaldofficial.bandcamp.com/
https://www.instagram.com/iskaldofficial/
https://www.facebook.com/iskaldofficial

KINGDOM OF GIANTS Announce New Album “Usurper” + Share Video for ‘Reign’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 21, 2026
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Photo by Dana Willax

KINGDOM OF GIANTS are about to ‘Reign’ supreme! The band is thrilled to finally unleash its brand new album USURPER, out November 13 via SharpTone Records. Pre-order it here.

Alongside the album news, the band has shared the video for new single ‘Reign‘. Watch it here.

Singer Dana Willax declares, “The last five years have been full of highs, lows, wins, losses, and roadblocks but at the end of the day we are just so happy and fortunate to continue making music that we love and to share it with anyone who cares to listen. We put our hearts and souls into this album and even though start to finish it only took us eight months, it’s feels like it’s 15 years in the making. I’m so thankful to the guys for everything they brought to the table in this process. It felt good to all be jammed into one room and hash out all our ideas in person like the good old days.”

Regarding ‘Reign’, Willax says, “This song has a couple of my favorite parts from the entire record, the breakdown in particular was very fun to mix and I’m hoping it hits live.” 

KOG will be able to test whether the new material hits live as they will hit the road in North America with Deadlands, Holy Wars, and Night Rider this autumn. The tour kicks off on November 14 in Seattle and runs through December 18 in Sacramento. All dates are below. Get tickets here. 
 
An intense urge to challenge convention has always driven Kingdom Of Giants. Their progression proved palpable across Every Wave of Sound [2013], Ground Culture [2014], All the Hell You’ve Got to Spare [2017], and Passenger [2020]. Along the way, the group shared the stage with everyone from Beartooth, Kittie, The Devil Wears Prada, and Fit For A King to Chelsea Grin and Born Of Osiris. They also earned acclaim from Outburn, Parade, New Noise Magazine, and more.  In a sense, all of these moments only laid the foundation for Usurper. Even though the various members live scattered across the West Coast, the collective made a conscious decision to collaborate in-person. The group gathered in Long Beach, Northern California, and Las Vegas. Marking another first, Willax took the reins as producer, mixer, and mastering engineer.  In the process, they managed to level up as a unit.

USURPER TRACK LISTING:
01. Respawn
02. Out Of Step
03. Reign
04. A Part Of You (Feat. Gabi Rose)
05. Void Of Form
06. The Edge Of A Dream
07. Roll Credits
08. Jaguar
09. 10 Cent Martyr
10. Gods Of Karma
11. Past Life

KINGDOM OF GIANTS ON TOUR:
WITH DEADLANDS, HOLY WARS, + NIGHT RIDER:

11/14 — Seattle, WA — Vera Project**
11/15 — Portland, OR — Hawthorne Theatre
11/16 — Boise, ID — Neurolux
11/18 — Denver, CO — HQ*
11/20 — Lawrence, KS — The Bottleneck*
11/21 — St. Louis, MO — Off Broadway
11/22 — Chicago, IL — Subterranean
11/24 — Detroit, MI — Catacombs at The Sanctuary
11/25 — Cleveland, OH — Mahall’s
11/27 — Albany, NY — Empire Underground
11/28 — Toronto, ON — Lee’s Palace
11/29 — Montreal, QC — Café Campus
12/01 — New York, NY — The Gramercy Theatre
12/02 — Worcester, MA — Palladium Upstairs
12/04 — Asbury Park, NJ — House of Independents
12/05 — Virginia Beach, VA — The Annex
12/06 — Greensboro, NC — Hangar 1819*
12/08 — Nashville, TN — Exit/In*
12/09 — Atlanta, GA — Masquerade – Purgatory
12/11 — Dallas, TX — Puzzles Deep Ellum
12/12 — Austin, TX — Come and Take It
12/13 — San Antonio, TX — The Rock Box*
12/15 — Albuquerque, NM — Launchpad
12/16 — Mesa, AZ — Rosetta Room
12/17 — Los Angeles, CA — The Roxy Theatre
12/18 — Sacramento, CA — Goldfield Trading Post
* No Deadlands
** No Holy Wars

DEAD7 Return with Video for New Single ‘Cannibal’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 21, 2026
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: DEAD7. Leave a comment
Photo by Scott Pinkston + Katie Pinkston of Silly Goose Media

St. Louis quartet dead7 – Jason Kozik [vocals], Dexter Greer [guitar], Tim Quinn [guitar], Stephen Salyer [bass], and Zach Guinn [drums] – are back and in a big way. The band has just dropped the video for new single ‘Cannibal‘.

The gritty, guitar-forward track yanks back the curtain on a topic most of us can relate to – battling the negative thoughts that rage inside your head, which essentially amounts to fighting with yourself – while the band stepped outside of its comfort zone when penning the song.

“‘Cannibal’ is a song that represents how someone with a mental disorder may feel,” says frontman Jason Kozik. “This song dives into the feelings and thoughts I’ve been dealt while battling major depressive disorder. No matter how well things are going in life or anything positive that’s been happening, there’s still that one thought in your head stopping yourself from enjoying life and the things in it. We wanted to find a good balance between the heavier side of our instrumentals while including a few newer things for us.”

dead7 temper thick guitar-driven grooves with entrancing electronics, ethereal keys, and evocative vocals. After amassing millions of streams and building buzz independently, the band’s immersive vision underscored their full-length debut LP, LOVE WHAT YOU CAN WHILE YOU GOT SOMETHING LEFT TO LOVE [SharpTone Records].

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