FROZEN CROWN Announce New Darker Album “The Legend of the Six Kings”, Out October 2nd

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[Photo Credit: Raoul Noise]

“Who wants to burn in Heaven if you can rule forever down in Hell?”

The legend starts: FROZEN CROWN head into their very own age of gold with the announcement of their new album, The Legend of the Six Kings, coming October 2, 2026 via Napalm Records. Taking a more narrative approach than previous releases, their sixth album sends the Italian band on an epic quest. The ten brand-new heavy power metal tracks expand their dynamic repertoire into a slightly darker, but nevertheless illustrious, direction. With lead vocalist Giada “Jade” Etro changing her formerly cheerful approach to claim the sinister titular frozen crown, the band shows its true form with this straightforward punch of a record. The Legend of the Six Kings has FROZEN CROWN take the throne deserving of their band name. A powerful work of rousing heavy power metal and massive vocal arrangements, the six-piece delivers a glorious performance filled with energetic melodies and catchy choruses. The Legend of the Six Kings matures the band’s trademark sound and makes sure that these six kings and queens will remain what the title states: legends. The album is open for pre-order now—find various formats below.

FROZEN CROWN about The Legend of the Six Kings:
“With our sixth album—our second on Napalm Records—we continue our search for the quintessential FROZEN CROWN tune, distilling the key elements of our sound and style into increasingly concise and straightforward songs, stripping away all unnecessary frills.
The Legend of the Six Kings draws directly from our debut album The Fallen King, continuing the saga of the Kings and the Tyrant, as we are—thanks to a brilliant newly extended team—finally able to do justice to what we had in mind with the original concept of the band. The visionary genius of Raoul Noise (the video maker behind all our new videos and band photos), the masterful craftsmanship of Daria Gislon (who designed and built the throne and the literal ‘frozen crown’) and of course the outstanding artistic talent of Sheila Franco (who hand painted our album cover art) gave life to the vibrant, obscure, frozen world we had in mind since the very beginning of the band, somewhere between J. R. R. Tolkien’s harmonious and regal aesthetics and Robert E. Howard’s brutality.
The Legend of the Six Kings brings not only new visuals, but also an empowered sound, with the young war hearts getting older on the battlefield and becoming an increasingly leading force of the Crown (with drummer and multi-instrumentalist Niso Tomasini becoming a more integral part of the songwriting together with singer Giada ‘Jade’ Etro and mastermind Federico Mondelli) and new warriors joining our ranks (Aleksandra Stamenkovic and her scorching, old school, abrasive guitar leads).
This sixth album depicts the strength of our six band members, and our personal idea of Power Metal infused in ten catchy tracks touching the most varied nuances of the genre, from raw and uncompromising Speed ​​Metal, to the sumptuous magniloquence of Symphonic Metal, to the occasional linear chaos of Melodic Death Metal, but always sounding as FROZEN CROWN as ever!”

Get Your Copy Of The Legend of the Six Kings NOW

The speedy opener “Lightning in the Sky” situates the band on a battlefield, swords shining bright and fire in their eyes, setting the theme for the rest of the album on which FROZEN CROWN deal blow after winning blow. “Who Wants to Burn in Heaven” determines the direction the band takes with their campaign: the choir-powered, groovy song illustrates Hell as the realm of their eternal rule, calling on their legions to join in on their chants live. The following epos, “Reborn”, is a powerful anthem of steadfastness as well as a bolstering tale about team spirit. “The One” continues the theme of The Legend of the Six Kings being inspired by Tolkien’s masterpiece “The Lord of the Rings”, wrapping the band in mysterious darkness with sweeping songs shining bright. Here, FROZEN CROWN also show magnificent instrumental abilities through a majestic guitar solo where the three guitars intertwine, beautifully harmonizing together.  Going extra catchy, the Italian band slides in a cover of “Iris”: originally by American alternative rock band Goo Goo Dolls, this 1998 track became an international superhit. FROZEN CROWN take its power and make it power metal, covering the entire spectrum from waltz-time ballad to high-speed drums and vocals full of pathos. “I just want you to know who I am” should be a given thing hereafter! “Winter Hearts” contrasts this venture into the mainstream instantly with easily recognizable heavy riffs to start, growls to hammer in the message, and a chantable chorus to close the deal—a grand track, reminiscent of the band’s classic songs from their 2018 debut, The Fallen King. The epic storytelling continues throughout melancholic “River of Time” and assertive “Through the Fire”, singalong potential included. “To the Stars” gifts The Legend of the Six Kings additional live character before the title track, “The Legend of the Six Kings”, rises to full glory. Nearing epic melodic death metal in its growled verses, the song is another duet between Jade and guitarist Federico Mondelli, who adds fierce growls and clean vocals.

The Legend of the Six Kings tracklisting:

  1. Lightning in the Sky
  2. Who Wants to Burn in Heaven
  3. Reborn
  4. The One
  5. Iris
  6. Winter Hearts
  7. River of Time
  8. Through the Fire
  9. To the Stars
  10. The Legend of the Six Kings

FROZEN CROWN LIVE 2026

ONLY HEADLINING SHOW of the year
06.13.26 DE – Regensburg / Eventhall Airport Obertraubling

North America
Supporting KAMELOT, Special Guest: VISIONS OF ATLANTIS
08.28.26 – Orlando, FL / Hard Rock Live
08.29.26 – Atlanta, GA / The Masquerade (Heaven)
08.31.26 – Dallas, TX / The Studio at the Factory
09.02.26 – Phoenix, AZ / The Van Buren
09.03.26 – Las Vegas, NV / House of Blues
09.04.26 – Anaheim, CA / House of Blues
09.05.26 – San Francisco, CA / The Fillmore
09.07.26 – Vancouver, BC / Vogue Theatre
09.08.26 – Seattle, WA / Neptune
09.10.26 – Salt Lake City, UT / Rockwell at The Complex
09.11.26 – Denver, CO / Summit Music Hall
09.12.26 – Kansas City, MO / The Truman
09.14.26 – Minneapolis, MN / First Avenue
09.15.26 – Milwaukee, WI / The Rave
09.17.26 – St. Charles, IL / The Arcada Theatre
09.18.26 – Cleveland, OH / Globe Iron
09.19.26 – Toronto, ON / Phoenix Concert Theatre
09.20.26 – Montreal, QC / MTELUS
09.22.26 – Quebec City, QC / Theatre Capitole
09.24.26 – Glenside, PA / Keswick Theatre
09.25.26 – Worcester, MA / The Palladium
09.26.26 – New York, NY / Palladium Times Square
09.27.26 – Silver Spring, MD / The Fillmore Silver Spring

Europe
Supporting Beast in Black, Special Guest: Sonata Arctica
26.10.26 UK – London / O2 Forum Kentish Town
27.10.26 BE – Brussels / Ancienne Belgique
28.10.26 NL – Tilburg / Poppodium 013
29.10.26 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee Leipzig
31.10.26 AT – Vienna / Gasometer
01.11.26 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra
02.11.26 CZ – Zlin / Sports Hall Datart
03.11.26 PL – Gliwice / Prezero Arena
05.11.26 DE – Berlin / Columbiahalle
06.11.26 DE – Hanover / Swiss Life Hall
07.11.26 DE – Ludwigsburg / MHP Arena
08.11.26 DE – Offenbach / Stadthalle
09.11.26 FR – Paris / L’Olympia
11.11.26 ES – Barcelona / Razzmatazz 1
12.11.26 ES – Madrid / Sala La Riviera
13.11.26 ES – Bilbao / Santana 27
14.11.26 FR – Toulouse / Le Bikini
15.11.26 FR – Lyon / Le Transbordeur
17.11.26 CH – Zurich / Komplex 457
18.11.26 IT – Milan / Alcatraz
20.11.26 DE – Munich / Zenith
21.11.26 LU – Luxembourg / Rockhal
22.11.26 DE – Oberhausen / Turbinenhalle
23.11.26 DE – Hamburg / Inselpark
24.11.26 SE – Gothenburg / Eriksbergshallen
25.11.26 SE – Stockholm / Arenan Fryshuset

FROZEN CROWN are:
Giada “Jade” Etro – Lead and Backing Vocals
Federico Mondelli – Lead Guitar, Lead and Backing Vocals
Niso Tomasini – Drums
Francesco Zof – Bass, Backing Vocals
Alessia Lanzone – Lead Guitar
Aleksandra Stamenkovic – Lead Guitar
 
FROZEN CROWN online:
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Legendary LA Rockers ANGELES Release Music Video for Latest Single ‘Diamonds and Gold’

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Just recently, Platinum selling Legendary LA Rockers ANGELES released their new single ‘Diamonds and Gold’, via Dark Star Records/Sony Music, receiving great response from global media, and today ANGELES return with a brand-new music video for the single!

ANGELES Frontman Dale George Lytle shared:
“Our new music video for our brand-new concept single ‘Diamonds and Gold’ is out now, we had a whole lot of fun making it! For a rock song, it’s a little crazy, but that’s exactly what we wanted—something different from most of the stuff I’ve done in the past. People shouldn’t take it too seriously. Not this song, at least. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!”

Stream ‘Diamonds and Gold’ here: https://open.spotify.com/album/0TvvAyk8J9ulTFesuzv70n

Watch the video here:

Music + Lyrics by Dale George Lytle

Download Your Copy at:
– Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/diamonds-and-gold-feat-dale-george-lytle-danny/1881551042
– Amazon: https://amazon.com/music/player/tracks/B0GQTKDXN4
– And All Digital Music Stores Worldwide via Dark Star Records / SONY / Universal: http://www.darkstarrecords.com

ANGELES – 2026 Line-up:
Dale George Lytle – Vocals and Guitar
Danny Basulto – Drums
Brian Letourneau – Bass

Also check out ANGELES’ previous stand-alone singles:
‘Get It Done’ – https://youtu.be/QKYoJA3c4Go?si=1G1SSyw-y1ftttFY
‘In The Morning’ – https://open.spotify.com/track/4ZHUxHPbkPyWuSa4nTUq56
‘You Want Me To Love You’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMkHXe_FEOA
‘You Want Me To Love You’ – https://open.spotify.com/album/0OkhJ3T2SA6DBMM44JFn8g
‘Evil And Good’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8QNKLNw6w8
‘Evil And Good’ – https://open.spotify.com/album/45T8I2POeo4DHyuyg0yUfk
‘Raising Hell On The Sunset Strip’ – https://open.spotify.com/album/5Yfz3Q2qoktl1Z9jkCMnPp
‘Raising Hell On The Sunset Strip’ lyric video – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9VcFGCiIXMQ
‘Crimes of Insanity’ – https://open.spotify.com/track/1BBgD3v8IVfrTHUB0u0U8l
‘Crimes of Insanity’ video – https://youtu.be/pN1ecGZkW7o?si=Dw1WLQGIYwvkra94
‘Just Do It’ – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUTseL2AZ2w
‘Just Do It’ – https://open.spotify.com/album/5Ij8tw8qQjSHJBTNQLX0is

ANGELES released their latest full-length album “Running like an Outlaw“ on March 5th 2022, via MVD Entertainment and SONY Music and is available at Walmart, FYE, Amazon, Barnes & Noble and all Digital Streaming retailers.

More information
https://www.angelesband.com/
http://www.facebook.com/TheAngelesBand

FEJD Sign with Black Lodge Records, Fifth Full-Length Album “Nifelheim” Out August 21st

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Today, Swedish folk metal pioneers FEJD have officially signed with Black Lodge Records and are set to release their highly anticipated fifth full-length album, ‘Nifelheim,’ on August 21, 2026.

With ‘Nifelheim,’ FEJD returns in powerful form. From the very first note, the album draws listeners into a world of ancient legends and Nordic mysticism, carried by rich arrangements and a deep sense of melancholic atmosphere.

Rooted in their distinctive blend of traditional folk instruments and metal, FEJD once again reinforces their position as one of the leading names in the folk metal scene.

“We are thrilled to have FEJD join the Black Lodge family,” says the label. “Their unique sound and artistic vision make them a perfect addition to our roster, and we’re excited to bring ‘Nifelheim’ to audiences worldwide.”

FEJD are:
Patrik Rimmerfors: Lead vocals, bouzouki
Niklas Rimmerfors: Moraharpa (keyed fiddle)
Esko Salow: Drums
Lennart Specht: Keyboard
Thomas Antonsson: Bass

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

LONDON METAL PRIDE 2026 Returns: Metal Unites. Pride Ignites.

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London Metal Pride 2026 returns on June 6th for its biggest and most ambitious edition yet, taking over Signature Brew Blackhorse Road for a full-day celebration of heavy music, LGBTQIA+ visibility, community and absolute chaos.

This is not just another metal festival. This is a statement.

Bringing together some of the most exciting names in UK heavy music across death metal, hardcore, black metal, metalcore, punk and alternative sounds, London Metal Pride exists to create a space where queer artists their band mates and fans can stand together loud, visible and unapologetic within the heavy music world.

Headlined by UK mathcore extremists Pupil Slicer, the festival will also feature main support from queercore hardcore force Death Goals alongside a stacked lineup including Davghter, Karnstein, Night Thieves, Something or Other, Graveless, Riff Dealer and more.

The event will also feature outdoor performances, comedy, acoustic acts and community stalls turning the day into a full-scale celebration of alternative queer culture within the underground music scene.

One of the most anticipated moments of the festival will see British-Iranian alternative artist Izzy T make her long-awaited return to the UK stage after two years away from live performance. Her appearance marks an emotional and powerful comeback as part of a festival built around authenticity, resilience and self-expression.

Following the success of the last year’s inaugural London Metal Pride AND our Road to Metal Pride Battle of the Bands showcase, London Metal Pride 2026 continues to build a platform for emerging artists, grassroots community and representation in heavy music.

This is for the outcasts, the riff worshippers, the pit starters, the misfits and everyone who has ever felt like they never had a place in heavy music.

London Metal Pride: LOUDER THAN YOUR HATE

For more info: https://www.skiddle.com/whats-on/London/Signature-Brew-Ltd/London-Metal-Pride-2026/42161965/

LATEX GRENADE Return with Fiery New Single & Video ‘Suffer’ from Upcoming Album “Bee Miner”

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San Diego hard rock trio Latex Grenade has officially unleashed their blistering new single and music video, Suffer, the latest offering from their long-awaited upcoming album, Bee Miner.
 
Known for their explosive blend of punk energy, thrash-infused riffs and anthemic hard rock hooks, Latex Grenade have spent over a decade carving out their reputation as one of San Diego’s most relentless underground rock exports. Having released six studio albums and toured extensively across the United States and South Africa, the band’s latest chapter signals a darker, sharper and more refined evolution in their sound.
 
Bee Miner arrives as the band’s first full-length album in eight years, a post-pandemic body of work rooted in themes of adversity, survival and personal struggle. Produced with longtime collaborator Theo Crous of Springbok Nude Girls fame, the album captures the emotional weight and intensity that has defined Latex Grenade’s journey.
 
Written during the final stages of completing the album, Suffer quickly became a defining moment for the band.

“This one came out very naturally,” explains vocalist and guitarist Geoff Davis. “We hadn’t really written a song in a couple years, but once the creative momentum returned while finishing the album, this track flowed easily. It became the perfect statement to us and the world that Latex Grenade is back.”

Stream and buy the single: https://latexgrenade.com/channels/

At its core, Suffer is a powerful anthem about resilience and choosing positivity in the face of overwhelming negativity.
 
“The main premise of the song is really about reaching the point where enough is enough,” says Davis. “You can’t control everything happening around you, but you can control your outlook. The question becomes: can you still find happiness even when everything around you seems to be suffering?”
 
Musically, the track balances raw aggression with soaring melodic hooks. The song’s unforgettable chorus became the foundation for the writing process, with the lyrics arriving before the melody, a rare occurrence for the band.
 
“We knew immediately that we wanted this song to hit as hard as possible,” Davis explains. “Everything about it needed to feel direct, urgent and full of energy.”
 
The recording process for Suffer stretched across two continents. Drums were recorded at Bellville Studios in Cape Town, South Africa with Theo Crous, while the remainder of the track was completed at The Counterflow Haus in San Diego, California. The band intentionally stripped the arrangement back to maximize the impact and power of every note.

“We wanted every hit, every lyric and every instrument to matter,” says Davis. “The less clutter there is, the bigger and louder the song becomes.”

Since forming in 2009, Latex Grenade has evolved through numerous line-up changes and musical transformations, eventually finding their signature blend of heavy hard rock and punk urgency. The band has performed in over 27 states across multiple national tours, appeared at SXSW in Austin and toured South Africa alongside legendary rock outfit Springbok Nude Girls during their Beautiful Evolution Tour.
 
Their experiences on the road combined with years of growth, adversity and reinvention have culminated in Bee Miner, which the band describes in five simple words: “Latex Grenade Does Not Quit.”

More info: https://latexgrenade.com/

NO RAZA Unleash New Lyric Video for ‘Estable Corrupción’

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US-/Colombian Death Metal force NO RAZA release new lyric video for “Estable Corrupción” off their latest studio album “Tyrona”, out now via Noble Demon! Save here to your preferred streaming service: https://music.nobledemon.com/tyrona 

“Estable Corrupción” is a furious anthem against manipulation, oppression, and the decay of corrupted power. Through rage, resistance, and uncompromising Death Metal, ‪NO RAZA delivers a crushing reflection of a world consumed by greed, violence, and false promises – where silence only feeds the empire.

“Congreso comprado fruto de su estable corrupción.” This lyric video exposes the wounds of broken systems while calling for revolution, equality, and the awakening of free spirits.

Formed in 1997, NO RAZA‘s amazing staging recreates the desolation of a world at war and the disposition to struggle of those who guard the truth to defend our ancestral cultures and defend what remains of a sick dying earth and demands justice and peace, to those who bring us under a power snatched from our hands.

Through the years, the band has performed on international stages across Mexico, the UK, the USA, and Colombia, sharing the spotlight with renowned bands at major festivals and tours.

After releasing three solid full-length studio albums between 2004 and 2014, NO RAZA was one of the very first signings of Germany-based metal record label Noble Demon (est. 2019). In 2020 the band successfully released their following masterpiece, “Transcending Material Sins” and five years after that success, both entities joined forces again to unleash NO RAZA’s latest studio album, “Tyrona”, which was released worldwide on May 16, 2025.

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