Athens’ ETERNAL Premiere New Video ‘Man Down (In The Front Row)’ from Upcoming Debut Album “Conspiracy of Warheads”

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Athens thrash metal band Eternal have premiered the new music video for “Man Down (In the Front Row)”, the latest track taken from their forthcoming debut album, Conspiracy of Warheads, due for release through Floga Records on 2 October 2026.

A fast, direct account of the chaos surrounding live music and touring, “Man Down (In the Front Row)” captures crowded venues, loud amplifiers, late nights and the consequences that can follow.

The track offers another side of a debut album otherwise driven by themes of war, government manipulation, conformity, violence and psychological pressure.

Across ten tracks, Conspiracy of Warheads channels the speed, precision and political distrust of ’80s thrash into a record shaped by Eternal’s own experiences as a young band developing through writing, recording and extensive live performance.

Since forming in Athens in 2022, Eternal have shared stages with Suicidal Angels, Amken, Karma Violens, Among Ruins, Gehennah, Terrorhammer, Biocancer and Typhus. That experience feeds directly into the album’s compact arrangements, fast tempos, tightly controlled rhythm section and twin-guitar riffing.

At the centre of the record is its title track, “Conspiracy of Warheads,” an anti-war song confronting the narratives used by governments and military powers to justify conflict while remaining distanced from its human cost.

Elsewhere, Eternal turn their attention to retaliation, reckless behaviour, distorted reality, social pressure and psychological confinement. The band favour clearly defined subjects and direct points of view, keeping the writing grounded and confrontational even as the themes become darker.

Eternal first introduced themselves with the demo “No Escape” in January 2024, followed by “Bloodspill” in May 2025. Both tracks return on Conspiracy of Warheads, now presented as part of a full-length record reflecting the band’s development over two years of writing, recording and live performance.

Conspiracy of Warheads was produced by Eternal. Guitars and bass were recorded at Avra Studios, with drums recorded at George Ziotas’ Studio. Vocals were recorded by Epameinondas Oikonomou at Symbolic P Studio. Mixing was completed at Symbolic P Studio by Costas “Naberius” Papadopoulos, whose credits include Yoth Iria.Mastering was handled by Nasos Nomikos at VU Productions Mastering Studios, whose previous work includes Annihilator, Warlord, Rotting Christ and Beast in Black. The album cover artwork was created by Marcelo at DOD Illustrations.

Conspiracy of Warheads establishes Eternal’s position clearly. The band are rooted in thrash metal’s speed, discipline and political distrust, but their debut is shaped by their own environment, outlook and growing reputation as a forceful live band.

Rather than simply paying tribute to thrash metal’s past, Eternal use Conspiracy of Warheads to define what the band sound like right now.

Conspiracy of Warheads will be released through Floga Records on 2 October 2026.

Album tracklist:

  1. My Way or No Way
  2. Man Down (In the Front Row)
  3. Beware…
  4. Bloodspill
  5. Adrenaline Rush
  6. Theatre of Thrash
  7. Conspiracy of Warheads
  8. Fake Reality
  9. No Escape
  10. Madman’s Playroom

Eternal are:

Nick Pogas — Vocals and Guitar
Spiros Pexos — Guitar
Nick Tsaousis — Bass
Alex Archaniotis — Drums

Connect with Eternal:

. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eternal.thrash
. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eternal.thrash
. TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eternal.thrash

STRYPER Share New Single & Music Video ‘Here in Your Heart’ from Upcoming Album

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Legendary Christian metal pioneers STRYPER proudly share their new single “Here In Your Heart,” taken from their upcoming 18th studio album, ‘Throne Of Thorns,’ set for release on September 25th via Frontiers Music Srl. Decades into their journey, STRYPER continues to reaffirm their status as one of the most influential and enduring bands in classic metal, seamlessly blending their signature message with a sound that remains as powerful and relevant as ever. “Here In Your Heart” arrives alongside an official music video, available below. 

On the new track, the band comments:

“This song is the perfect representation of who we are now as a band. We work hard to retain our classic sound, but also mix in some modern flairs here and there. The message is always the same: God is always there. No matter what. We may not be, but he is.”

‘Throne of Thorns’ showcases the band at the height of their creative powers, delivering a masterclass in songwriting and musicianship. The album is packed with grand, meticulously crafted arrangements, where thunderous rhythms, soaring guitar harmonies, and anthemic choruses come together in a style that is unmistakably STRYPER. Each track is infused with both intensity and melody, capturing the essence of classic metal while pushing their sound forward with renewed energy and purpose.

At the forefront stands the unmistakable voice of Michael Sweet, whose passionate, powerful, and instantly recognizable delivery continues to define the band’s identity. His vocal performance on ‘Throne of Thorns’ is nothing short of extraordinary, effortlessly moving between soaring highs and emotive depth, adding a timeless quality to every song.

Perry Richardson says:

“The best music doesn’t come from comfort. It comes from living, struggling, growing, and refusing to quit. I hope these songs find you exactly when you need them.”

With ‘Throne Of Thorns,’ STRYPER not only honors their legacy but expands upon it, offering an album that will resonate with longtime fans and newcomers alike. It’s a bold, inspired statement from a band that refuses to stand still—proof that true metal greatness only grows stronger with time.

Guitarist Oz Fox concludes:

“I’m really happy with the final outcome of this record and of the heart that went into it. Michael continues to pour everything he has into the music and the message; Robertbrings the power and energy that has always been the pulse of STRYPER; Perry’s musicianship, vocal talents, and dedication are second to none, and I’m grateful to be on this journey with all of them.”

Pre-Order ‘Throne of Thorns’ HERE

‘Throne of Thorns’ Track List:

1. Throne of Thorns
2. Here In Your Heart
3. Falling
4. I’m Alright (I’m Okay)
5. Waiting For You
6. Carry The Flame
7. Hollywood
8. Beautifully Broken
9. Ashes To Roses
10. Alone Again
11. Shadowbreaker

Four decades and counting, STRYPER shows no signs of slowing down. The band will be back on the road starting this fall with a full U.S. For a full list of dates, see below.

STRYPER Live:

Sept 19th – Wissen, GER @ Loud and Proud Festival 2026
Sept 29th – Derry, NH @ Tupelo Music Hall
Sept 30th – Wantagh, NY @ Mulcahy’s Pub and Concert Hall
Oct 1st – Newton, NJ @ The Newton Theatre
Oct 3rd – Harrisburg, PA @ XL Live
Oct 4th – Warrendale, PA @ Jergel’s Rhythm Grille
Oct 6th – Marion, IL @ Marion Cultural and Civic Center
Oct 8th – McHenry, IL @ The Vixen
Oct 9th – Wisconsin Dells, WI @ Crystal Grand Music Theatre
Oct 10th – Green Bay, WI @ EPIC Event Center
Oct 12th – St. Louis, MO @ The Hawthorn
Oct 13th – Cincinnati, OH @ Bogart’s
Oct 15th – Nashville, TN @ The Cannery Mainstage
Oct 16th – Newton, NC @ Newton Performing Arts Center
Oct 17th – Kingsport, TN @ MeadowView Conference Resort & Convention Center
Oct 19th – Jacksonville, FL @ FIVE
Oct 20th – Orlando, FL @ House of Blues
Oct 22nd – Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage
Oct 23rd – Liberty, SC @ Pickens County PAC
Oct 24th – Hopewell, VA @ Beacon Theatre
Oct 25th – Stroudsburg, PA @ Sherman Theater
Dec 5th – San Juan, PR @ Coca-Cola Music Hall

STRYPER are:
Michael Sweet – Lead Vocals/Lead & Rhythm Guitar
Robert Sweet – Drums & Percussion
Oz Fox – Vocals/Lead and Rhythm Guitar
Perry Richardson – Vocals/Bass

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Black Metal Outfit OVÁTE Release First Track ‘Kutsumus’ from Upcoming Album

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After years of silence and dedication, Ováte return from the abyss with their new offering Rúin, forged by Aindiachaí (Gorgoroth) on guitars/bass and Brodd (ex-Taake) on drums. Eight years have passed since the band’s self-titled debut, and Rúin now reopens the wound; deeper, colder, and more deliberate. The new album will be out on 6th November via Soulseller Records.

In celebration, Ováte have released the first track, ‘Kutsumus’ which is now streaming via the links below.

Order Rúin here
World: https://soulsellerrecords.bandcamp.com
US: https://soulsellerrecords.aisamerch.com

Rúin is here. Not to be understood, but to be endured, an arcane, insidiously pernicious incursion beyond the veil.

A defining hallmark of Ováte’s sound remains intact: once again, every track is a collaboration with a different guest vocalist, turning the album into a shifting procession of voices and maledictions. Each performance adds a new layer to the record’s blackened craft, while the core duo keeps the blade steady. Sharp riffs, ritualistic momentum, and a trance-like pull that feels both predatory and strangely ceremonial.

On Rúin, Ováte list an exceptional cast from the Norwegian and wider extreme metal underground: Spellgoth (Horna), H’grimmr (Helheim), Thomas S. Øvstedal (Cor Scorpii), Sanrabb (Gehenna), Ødemark (The Last Eon / The Third Attempt) and Hoest (Taake). The result is a record that moves with relentless intent, yet rich in atmosphere, with each track carrying its own curse.

Tracklist:
1.Kutsumus (feat. Spellgoth)
2.Risset testament (feat. H’ grimmr)
3.Omveltning (feat. Thomas S. Øvstedal)
4.Livsblot (feat. Sanrabb / Ødemark)
5.El clam del foc (feat. Ødemark)
6.Slangen (feat. Hoest)

Ováte are: 
Aindiachaí – guitars, bass
Brodd – drums

For more:
https://www.facebook.com/ovatemusic
https://www.instagram.com/ovateofficial

NOVERIA Release New Visualizer Video ‘The Viper’s Nest’, Performing at ProgPower USA Tomorrow

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Noveria has released a visualizer video for “The Viper’s Nest”, a song taken from the new album “Becoming After” released on August 21 by Scarlet Records. 

Noveria will play live at ProgPower USA 2026 tomorrow on 9th September.

“Becoming After”:

  • Fifth record for the forward-thinking Italian progressive power metal band;
  • produced, mixed and mastered by Francesco Mattei at Underworld Studio;
  • featuring legendary pianist and composer Mike Moran (Freddie Mercury, Ozzy Osbourne) on “Through Your Light”;
  • featuring Mistheria (Bruce Dickinson, Vivaldi Metal Project) on keyboards on “Cold Flames”;
  • full real string arrangements/performances by violinist Abigail Stahlschmidt (Jim Peterik, Chris Caffery) and cellist Luca Basile;
  • cover & artwork by Paolo Conte and Bianca Gambrioli;

FFO: Dream Theater, Symphony X, Kamelot, Nevermore, Evergrey;

“Becoming After” tracklist:
1 The Only Way
2 Convicted To Rise
3 Echoes From The Abyss
4 Cold Flames
5 The Viper’s Nest
6 Infinite Horizons
7 Through Your Light
8 Heavenfall
9 Radiance
10 Becoming After
Total running time – 53:39

artwork by Paolo Conte and Bianca Gambrioli

Built upon Noveria’s unmistakable blend of prog power metal, modern heaviness, grandiose atmospheres, and breathtaking musicianship, “Becoming After” pushes the band into unexplored territory – darker, deeper, yet more alive than ever.

Massive choruses collide with crushing riffs, epic soundscapes meet technical intensity, while passionate vulnerability stands proudly beside pure aggression.

Every riff, every orchestration, every scream and melody carries the weight of real battles lived through the fire and survived with scars turned into strength.

With this new record, and a deeply renewed line-up, Noveria return heavier, more cinematic and emotional, and definitely fearless!

Noveria are:
Francesco Marino – vocals
Francesco Mattei – guitar
Paolo Campitelli – keyboards
Andrea Arcangeli – bass
Paolo Conte – drums

ROCK JUSTICE: Golden Vinyl of “You’ve Been Served” Out Now

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ROCK JUSTICE are proud to present their debut album, “You’ve Been Served”, on golden vinyl, which is available now. 

“You’ve Been Served” received an amazing response from rock and metal fans all over the world. The album was released on 26 June, and the first black vinyl edition, limited to 300 copies and including a signed autograph card by all the band members, is almost sold out. If you want one of the remaining copies, you’ll need to be quick. You can find some remaining copies in our Bandcamp store. 

To keep the vinyl version available, we have decided to reprint the album in gold, again limited to 300 copies. 

You can get „You’ve Been Served“ here:
Order the album: https://save-it.cc/fireflash/youve-been-served
Get the album & exclusive bundles on Bandcamp: https://ff-rockjustice.bandcamp.com/merch

ROCK JUSTICE is a new hard rock/metal act featuring singer Maggy Luyten (Ayreon, Beautiful Sin, The Prize, ex-Nightmare) and guitarist Bas Maas (Doro, After Forever). The upcoming debut album, „You’ve Been Served“ blends varied song styles, tied together by a nostalgic vibe and well-crafted production. The musical direction was clear: Rock ’n’ Roll! Anything between hard rock and metal was welcome as long as it came from the heart. With ’70s and ’80s hard rock and metal running through their veins, the chemistry felt natural.

ROCK JUSTICE is completed by bass player Nick McGrath, a close friend of Bas since the late ’90s and drummer Mischa Aussems. „You’ve Been Served“ was produced by Bas Maas, co-produced by Maggy Luyten, and mixed and mastered by Luca Princiotta (Doro, a.o.). The album will be released on June 26th, 2026, via Fireflash Records. It’s an album meant to inspire, lift spirits and celebrate life. For Maggy and Bas, the goal is clear: “To touch people, bring positive energy and keep real shit alive, now more than ever!”

ROCK JUSTICE is:
Maggy Luyten – Vocals
Bas Maas – Guitars, backing vocals
Nick McGrath – Bass, backing vocals
Mischa Aussems – Drums

ROCK JUSTICE online:
Homepage: www.rockjustice.band
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockjustice.band
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockjustice.band
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUhWLBgQUx2pATkTxojV4ow

KALT VINDUR Release Second Single & Video ‘Lost In Infinity’ from Upcoming Album

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Formed in 2015 in Dukla, southern Poland, KALT VINDUR have steadily built their reputation as one of the most distinctive acts emerging from the Polish black metal underground. Blending melody, atmosphere and raw intensity, the band developed its own artistic identity, often described as Subcarpathian Black Metal.

Following their debut album “Delusions” (2017) and the critically acclaimed “And Nothing Is Endless” (2020), KALT VINDUR entered a new chapter in 2023 by signing with the Greek label The Circle Music. The collaboration resulted in the release of “Magna Mater” (2024), widely regarded as a breakthrough album in the band’s career and a milestone in the evolution of their sound.

Now, KALT VINDUR return with their fourth full-length album, “The Void Of Time“, scheduled for release on November 27th, 2026 via The Circle Music.

KALT VINDUR presents the lyric video for the new single “Lost In Infinity“, which is now available for listening on popular streaming services (pre-save). The song premieres on the Atmospheric Black Metal Albums channel.

Building upon the foundations established by “Magna Mater“, the new album further refines the band’s musical vision. Rooted in black metal yet driven by strong songwriting, expressive melodies and emotional depth, “The Void Of Time” balances aggression with atmosphere while showcasing KALT VINDUR‘s most mature and cohesive material to date. The album embraces both darkness and melancholy without losing its sense of grandeur, creating a powerful and immersive listening experience.

“The Void Of Time” was produced by Artur Szydło and Krzysztof Kokosiński, who also handled mixing and mastering duties. Lyrics were written by Wojciech Kozub, while all music was composed by Artur Szydło. Drums and vocals were recorded by Grzegorz Gnat at Regnat Audio Studio in Cieklin. Additional synths on the outro of “Jesień” were performed by Krzysztof Kokosiński, while Artur Szydło contributed synths and bass guitar to “On The Way To…”. The album artwork was created by acclaimed artist Maciej Kamuda (Blut Aus Nord, Spaceslug, Sunnata), with layouts and additional artwork prepared by Paweł Kuranda (Zørormr, Doctor Visor). Band photography was done by Karol “Panku” Pankiewicz.

The album will be released digitally (pre-save), on jewel case CD, and on vinyl in two colour variants (transparent marbled blue & black and marbled pink & black). Pre-orders are available via The Circle Music webshop.

TRACKLIST:
01. Suspended In Emptiness
02. The Void Of Time
03. In Silence
04. Lost In Infinity
05. The Path Of Sin
06. On The Way To…
07. Ataraxia
08. Jesien

LINE-UP:
Celsus – vocals
Svart – guitars, acoustic guitar
Ver – guitars
S – bass
Czarnuch – drums

More info: Facebook | Bandcamp | Instagram | Spotify