While they hail from the City of Angels, Abysmal Dawn remain one of death metal’s most consistently crushing creative forces. Two decades removed from their very first tour, next month, the L.A. mainstays are hitting the road hard once again with the mighty Krisiun. Only this time, they’ll be raising hell with their first new song since 2022.
Today, Abysmal Dawn are releasing “Cradle of Affliction”. Even though its various mutations have been banging around in their heads since Phylogenesis, the band’s new single proves timely. “‘Cradle of Affliction’ nods to the sound of our first record and our earlier melodic death metal influences like At The Gates”, explains vocalist, guitarist and founding member Charles Elliott. “This one is for Tomas (R.I.P.) and all the fans who have continued to support Abysmal Dawn throughout our journey for more than two decades now”.
“The music is written played, recorded and mixed by humans”, Elliott continues. “The artwork was created by a human. The music video was shot and edited by a human. We hope you come out to a show and support four of your favorite semi-humans playing death metal while you still can. Cheers!”
“Cradle of Affliction” bears the bloodied markings of Abysmal Dawn. The production is crisp but thick with heavy double bass and bone-crunching riffs. Back-to-back guitar solos twist like two spires up the same darkened tower, circling back to a killer chorus that begs to be screamed with horns raised to the rafters. “Cursed in name / Blessed in death“. Indeed, few bands have ever possessed such unholy staying power.
Abysmal Dawn’s latest album Phylogenesis and their most-recent EP Nightmare Frontier are both now available through Season of Mist.
Conquerors of Armageddon 25th Anniversary Tour November 1 – Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom November 2 – Bensalem, PA @ Broken Goblet November 3 – Raleigh, NC @ Chapel of Bones November 4 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Altar) November 5 – New Orleans, LA @ Southport Hall November 7 – Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live November 8 – Houston, TX @ Scout Bar November 9 – Dallas, TX @ Trees November 10 – Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street Collective November 11 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad November 12 – Mesa, AZ @ The Rosetta Room November 13 – San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick November 14 – Los Angeles, CA @ 1720 November 15 – San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge November 16 – Portland, OR @ Nova PDX November 17 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon November 19 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall November 20 – Denver, CO @ HQ November 21 – Omaha, NE @ Reverb Lounge November 22 – Iowa City, IA @ Wildwood November 23 – Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s November 24 – Detroit, MI @ The Sanctuary November 25 – Lakewood, OH @ The Foundry November 26 – Syracuse, NY @ The Lost Horizon November 27 – Toronto, ON @ The Garrison November 28 – Montreal, QC @ Foufounes Electriques November 29 – Quebec City, QC @ Source de la Martinière November 30 – Boston, MA @ Middle-East Upstairs December 1 – Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz
During the height of the worldwide apocalyptic dystopia of 2020, Abysmal Dawn persevered and released one of the greatest albums of their career, Phylogenesis.
In 2022, the technical death metal icons picked up where they left off and unleashed the harrowing four-song Nightmare Frontier. The EP includes an original track, a newly re-recorded version of the 2006 demo “Blacken the Sky”, and two epic cover songs that showcase the band’s musical versatility and limitless talent.
Now, as the completion of their fifth full-length draws near, Abysmal Dawn are celebrating 25 years of conquering Armageddon with their very first tour mates Krisiun. To commemorate this month-long run across the U.S., the band will debut their new single “Cradle of Affliction” live in all its accursed glory.
Lineup for “Cradle of Affliction” Charles Elliott: Guitars, Vocals Eliseo Garcia: Bass, Additional vocals James Coppolino: Drums Vito Petroni: Guitars
Production credits for “Cradle of Affliction” Guitars, bass and vocals recorded at Tastemaker Audio by Charles Elliott (tastemakeraudio.us). Drums recorded at Trench Studios by John Haddad. Produced by Charles Elliott and Abysmal Dawn. Mixed and mastered by Charles Elliott
OPHIDIAN MEMORY is an American death metal project leaded by Blake Lamoureux. He already has in his account four records: “Ophidian Memory” (EP, 2021) and albums “The Stag” (2022), “Our Shattered Garden” (2023), “Carrion Lord” (2024).
Sonically, Ophidian Memory uses a base of melodic death metal to add and blend multiple sub genres together including black metal, thrash, progressive metal, and metalcore. Each album tells of tales based in a fictional universe where beings of light and dark are entwined in constant conflict as they plot to destroy humanity, eachother, and existence.
Right now, an Artist is preparing for releasing new studio album titled “Seraphim“.
“Seraphim” is a journey into fire that yields beauty through destruction, expanding Ophidian Memory in every aspect of its sound. While maintaining much of the intensity from “Carrion Lord“, “Seraphim” is a narrative sequel to “Our Shattered Garden“. This situation laid the ground for the blending of different musical and narrative themes from each prior record to create a statement; that the boundaries of melodic death metal are as permeable as you make them.
It’s not only a narrative sequel to “Our Shattered Garden“, but also a climax in the sense of the overarching narrative of existence, “Seraphim” brings many new factions into focus, as a war between Seraphs, humans, and Primordials rages across the continent of The Meadow. From the Luminary and Kerberos, to the Demigod Primordials and the Seraphs, each group has those who pick a side, and each side pays their price in blood. This is the prophesized end of the world, but Xathanas has already chosen to invert prophecy. They will build a coalition by crossing the line and betraying their kin in order to help humanity in it’s entirety. Together, Demigod and Seraph will birth the Nephilim to supplant The Tyrant Aekyr. It is by Xathanas’ courage, that others are inspired to fight until their very last breath, as that breath could be at any moment. The battle is light against dark, a duality inside each individual. While the light blinds, a sliver of hope is seen in the darkness…
Music was recorded and mixed by Blake Lamoureux. Mastering was done by Rick Stallkamp. Cover artwork was done by Jon Weber. Album is set up for release on – November 7, 2025.
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On October 17, 2025, VOICE released their new single, “God of Fire.” The song combines the best of ’90s metal with modern production (recorded in Poland, Ireland, and Norway), where a catchy chorus with extreme, chanted vocals intertwines with heavy, slower passages and frantic guitar solos.
The official lyric video for “God of Fire” premiered on YouTube the same day.
VOICE is a music project created by Daniel “Ludwass” Ludwiczak (LaNinia), who invited outstanding musicians from the Polish metal scene to collaborate.
VOICE MEMBER: Rafał Taracha – vocal (Tuff Enuff) Daniel „Ludwass” Ludwiczak – guitar (LaNinia) Tomasz „Magik” Osiński – guitar (Sweet Noise) Piotr „Anioł” Wącisz – bass (Corruption, Virgin Snatch) Piotr „Szp AI” Szpalik – drums (The Legacy, The Legend Of Rock Symphonic, Polish Metal Alliance)
Melbourne progressive metal titans TERAMAZE have just unleashed their brand new single, “To Consume,” — a dark, cinematic and brutally melodic anthem that tears through the modern chaos of greed, distraction, and self-destruction.
But this release isn’t just another digital drop — it’s a statement.
With Spotify’s new artist policies causing a storm across the industry, TERAMAZE have decided to release “To Consume” early, and everywhere but Spotify.
“We’re done feeding the machine,” says Teramaze’s Dean Wells. “The new conditions being forced on artists are insulting — they’re trying to consume the very people that built their platform. We’d rather drop our music directly to the fans who actually give a damn.”
The band’s decision echoes a growing wave of frustration among musicians who’ve seen their art devalued by algorithms, unfair royalty models, and manipulative streaming thresholds. TERAMAZE, true to their reputation for authenticity and defiance, are taking the power back — and To Consume is the perfect sonic embodiment of that rebellion.
Mixing razor-sharp riffs, haunting vocal layers from Nathan Peachey, and Wells’ signature production brilliance, To Consume pushes the band’s modern progressive metal identity further than ever before — equal parts rage, elegance, and message.
“We dropped it without warning, without the usual streaming hype cycle,” says journalist Johnny Inferno. “Because this isn’t about playlists or payouts — it’s about reminding people that metal still stands for something.”
To Consume is available now via Bandcamp, YouTube, Apple Music, and all major platforms — except the one that’s forgotten who music is really for. Mixed / Produced By Dean Wells.
Beth Hart returns to the UK for five exhilarating concerts in May 2026. Planet Rock’s 48-hour ticket pre-sale starts 10am GMT on Wednesday October 22 at Planet Rock.
The UK tour will kick off at Bristol Beacon on Friday May 15, followed by dates at Edinburgh Usher Hall (Saturday May 16), Nottingham, Royal Concert Hall (Monday May 18), Gateshead, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music (Wednesday May 20), and Oxford New Theatre (Friday May 22).
The UK tour celebrates Beth’s critically acclaimed album “You Still Got Me.” Released by Provogue/Mascot Label Group, the album is available on CD, vinyl and digital HERE.
Watch the official music video for “Wonderful World” on YouTube HERE.
With a career marked by critical acclaim and countless accolades, Beth Hart has solidified her place as one of the most influential and heartfelt voices in music today. Her journey, marked by triumphs and trials, reflects her relentless dedication to her craft and fans.
Beth’s music, infused with her raw, soulful energy, has captivated audiences worldwide, earning her top spots on the Billboard Blues charts and performances at iconic venues like Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome and London’s Royal Albert Hall.
There is an electrifying connection between Beth and her fans, one that’s almost unrivalled. Her ability to touch people with her music and words that cut through straight to the heart means that she lives every word she sings, and fans hang on to each word, living it with her. “You Still Got Me” offers fans a chance to hold and comfort her as she continues to navigate her journey with grace and courage.
BETH HART “YOU STILL GOT ME” MAY 2026 UK TOUR
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If you have ever seen Beth Hart live or immersed yourself in her music, you know she puts every ounce of her being into her songs. For all those empathetic superpowers, she also needs someone to catch her when she falls. Firebrands inspire; it’s what attracts people to them. However, part of those personalities’ makeup is that they do not wear a harness. They thrive on the freedom and space around them. But, with that comes danger; you need an emotional crash mat, and those save lives. It is something we all need at times throughout our lives.
Beth says about the title track, “This is a true story. I had a moment where I wasn’t in a positive mood, and I was hanging out on the couch, crying pretty hard, and Scott said, ‘Hey, do you need a hug?’ I said, I’ve got nothing inside left to love, and he said, you still got me. I said, hang on a minute; I’ll be right back. I went downstairs and used those words and how he said it. You say something like that, and someone you love says back, but you’ve still got me. It’s true. If I’ve still got him, I’ve still got everything.”
You can see this in the ‘You Still Got Me’ video, poignantly featuring her beloved husband, Scott. Along with the team around her, provide that surface to fall on when she needs it. Her fans adore her, and the feeling is replicated. You can see that night after night on tour; the adulation she receives and that she also gives back, which is why there is a bond like few other artists have. That connection was forged over the last 28 years of releasing music in which she unapologetically wears her heart on her sleeve – like a warrior. Which is precisely what she is.
It’s okay not to be okay. It’s okay to struggle sometimes, and it takes enormous strength to open yourself up to help. Reaching out a hand to have someone hold on to it is strength. This is something that we can all learn.
Beth says about her writing process, “I never write in terms of thinking it’s going to be an album or go to people. When I write, it’s always for the joy of writing or for the challenge of writing, to seek what’s going on. Sometimes, I go just when I’m sad or scared. If I check in on the piano, it sometimes reveals itself. Sometimes a song comes, and sometimes one doesn’t. Either way, there’s comfort there.”
Beth explains the messaging within the songs: “I leave that up to the listener to decide. Personally, I know what it is for right now. One of the beautiful things I love about songs and albums is that over time, that meaning changes. I like to keep that open because there’s a lot I can learn from it. Often, when I write a song, I know what that means to me at that moment. But a year will go by, and it means something totally different.”
You don’t have to look too hard to find moments of daylight throughout the album. You can see it in the song, ‘Little Heartbreak Girl’, as it pierces through the clouds like spears of hope and power. “Little Heartbreak Girl, you’re on your own,” she yearns but follows with “Little Heartbreak Girl, stronger than stone.” Still, it’s the lyric “You’re gonna conquer the world” scattered throughout that stands atop the mountain, planting a flag into the stone.
The decadent groove-laden funk of “Suga N My Bowl” features the dextrous fire fingers of Southpaw wizard and longtime friend Eric Gales. Gales says, “It is truly an honour to be part of anything having to do with our friend Beth Hart. She reached out to us, letting us know of this powerful song she’d been writing and workin’ on, and she felt it was a perfect fit for me. Of course, when I heard it, I said, ABSOLUTELY!!! Beth, LaDonna, and I have been good friends for quite some time. And we love her. I’m so honoured that she thought of me to participate on it. It’s a very powerful song!”
“Eric Gales is a badass, and I got very blessed,” Hart says. “I wasn’t there as it was sent to another studio. I heard this from his wife, the gorgeous, talented, badass LaDonna. He came in, they played the first couple of bars of the song, and he said, alright, I got it and did one take, and he’s like, I’m done, I’ll see you later,” she laughs. “That’s how phenomenal Eric Gales is. I love him. I adore him and respect him madly.” You Still Got Me is Hart’s eleventh studio album, and right here, right now, it finds her riding a career trajectory that has been heading for the stars for several years and keeps soaring. Her most recent albums, ‘ A Tribute To Led Zeppelin’ (2022) and ‘War In My Mind’ (2019), became her highest charting UK and US releases to date, along with crashing into the Top 10 in Germany and France, Sweden, Belgium, Switzerland, Poland, Austria, and The Netherlands.
The album erupts with soaring rocker ‘Savior With A Razor’ featuring Guns n’ Roses’ Slash. She snarls out the lyrics, “Dig my bad bones out the trash, sell my sick soul, keep the cash, kiss the preacher, kiss my ass, I’m a rager, like a saviour, with a razor, I’m takin’ the devil down.” The epic Bond-like anthem thunders with nihilistic defiance as Beth’s vocals take the listener through the shadows and smash through the ceiling as Slash’s guitar wraps around the story in an electric fashion.
Talking about working with Beth, Slash says, “Beth Hart is one of my favourite artists to work with. She is an incredible singer/lyricist on so many levels. But Beth is also as sincere and genuine a friend as they come. She’s amazing.”
“Slash is a real team player,” Beth gushes, “I’ve met some incredible people in this business that are high profilers, and that dude is the best team player I’ve ever come across. He’s just a badass with zero ego and knows a lot about the razor’s edge. I got lucky. I reached out and said, ‘Hey man, would you be at all interested?,’ and he was absolutely down. He was totally into it, and I was just shocked.”
The beautiful piano ballad’ Wonderful World’ oozes optimism. “That song was written for and about my beautiful niece,” she says. “However, as time has gone by, I see that it’s really written for the lineage of the women in my family. All the way down the line: my great grandma, my grandma, my mom, my sisters, my niece, and her daughter. So, it’s the lineage and how imperative it is for me to see that, and what a gift to finally see that.”
She offers up a cautionary tale on “Never Underestimate a Gal,” while the Tom’s Waits-esque “Drunk on Valentine” is a tender, Jazzy, smoky barroom ballad. Her “most personal and powerful song on the album” is the haunting socio-political opus “Don’t Call The Police,” an incredibly raw, upsetting, but an essential observational insight on the George Floyd murder – “I got broken-hearted. How can you watch that and not get heartbroken for him, his family and everyone else on the ground,” she explains.
Moving hearts and souls across the globe, her touring has taken her across the world, filling rooms at iconic venues such as Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium, Amsterdam’s Ziggo Dome, and London’s Royal Albert Hall. Selling out shows worldwide, her recent travels have taken her across the US, Europe, and all the way to India, Morocco, Australia, and Canada.
You Still Got Me was recorded in 2023 and produced by Kevin Shirley at Ocean Way Studios in Nashville, TN – housed in a 100-year-old Gothic revival grey-stoned church in the heart of Music Row. Beth’s working relationship with Kevin Shirley goes back to her three collaboration albums with Joe Bonamassa (Don’t Explain, Seesaw, and Black Coffee) and her 2012 studio album Bang Bang, Boom Boom.
Shirley calls her a “Diamond. A living contradiction.” He continues, “She is rough and hard at the core – shining, sophisticated, and polished at presentation. Beth is one of the most formidable musicians I’ve ever worked with. Immensely talented and gifted. This album shows all the facets of the giant gem that is Beth Hart. Razor-edged tracks that have a samurai sword edge, soft and sultry ballads, and heartfelt emotional messages just made recording this album one of the most special I’ve ever done. You have to love her. There is nobody else like her. She is the best.”
“I’m always very controlling and protective of the songs,” Beth says. “One of the things Kevin told me was, “You gotta make sure to keep in mind that this is going to be really fun. Have fun. Let it go. Don’t be so momma bear protective of these songs. I really had to meditate on that, but I did let go and thank God I did. Kevin is badass. He had a great band, too. Phenomenal.”
There is an electrifying connection between Beth and her fans, one that’s almost unrivalled. Her ability to touch people with her music and words that cut through straight to the heart means that she lives every word she sings, and fans hang on to each word, living it with her. You Still Got Me offers fans a chance to hold and comfort her as she continues to navigate her journey with grace and courage.
We all have our “Me” when she sings “You Still Got Me” – a loved one, a friend, a pet, a place, a memory, a song; even in her moments of fragility, Beth Hart continues to inspire. She buries her hand deep and tears her emotions open so we can all see a mirror into ourselves, reminding us that you can feel low, but your inner strength is so much more powerful.
The multi-award-winning and Grammy-nominated Hart is recognized as one of her generation’s most talented voices; she has played by her own rules. She has collaborated with legends and icons, traversed the globe, topped the Billboard Blues charts six times, gone double platinum and had a string of Top 10 charting albums across Europe, Top 30 Official Billboard US charting albums and surpassed 600 million streaming figures and counting.
Beth Hart is a powerhouse in every sense of the word, and …she is a gargantuan BADASS!
Swiss/German modern metal unit AD INFINITUM take another bold step in defining their identity with their impressive new single, “Regicide”, released just ahead of their very first European headline tour. With Seven Spires and Tulip as support acts, the tour kicks off this Thursday, October 23 in Aschaffenburg, Germany, and spans 15 cities across Europe.
Today’s newly revealed track “Regicide” highlights Melissa Bonny’s remarkable vocal skills, blending pop sensibilities, modern riffing, tight grooves, and infectious melodies, once again proving the band’s position at the forefront of their genre. Bonny continues to shine as one of the most talented vocalists of the new generation without the shadow of a doubt!
AD INFINITUM about “Regicide”: “As we prepare to kick off our first European headline tour, we’re thrilled to surprise our fans with a brand new song. One they’ll already be able to experience live in just a few days. ‘Regicide’ blends the dark soundscapes of Abyss with a bolder, more rebellious energy.”
Last year was massive for AD INFINITUM, marked by highlights such as the release of their spellbinding, game-changing fourth album Abyss, as well as a North American tour alongside symphonic metal masters Kamelot and power metal veterans HammerFall. They also embarked on a full European tour with folk metal pioneers Eluveitie. Dubbed as “the new bearers of hope for modern melodic metal” by Hardline Magazine (DE) and “one of Europe’s most promising epic modern metal outfits” by Metalized Magazine (DK), the four-piece is poised to continue their rise to the top of the scene in 2025.
Founded in 2018, AD INFINITUM has built a devoted fanbase with their captivating live energy and critically acclaimed studio albums, amassing millions of streams and video views. Incredibly versatile vocalist Melissa Bonny quickly became a sought-after feature guest, collaborating with renowned bands such as Kamelot, Feuerschwanz and dArtagnan.
Check out the full list of tour dates and grab your tickets for AD INFINITUM’s headline tour now – several shows are already close to selling out!
AD INFINITUM LIVE 2025
Into The Abyss Headliner Tour 2025 Support: Seven Spires and Tulip 23.10.25 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos-Saal – SELLING FAST! 24.10.25 BE – Kortrijk / DVG Club 25.10.25 FR – Paris / Backstage by the Mill – LOW TICKETS! 26.10.25 CH – Bern / Stellwerk 27.10.25 CH – Zurich / Dynamo Werk 21 – SELLING FAST! 29.10.25 DE – Munich / Backstage – Halle – LOW TICKETS! 30.10.25 AT – Vienna Szene – SELLING FAST! 31.10.25 CZ – Zlin / Masters of Rock Cafe 01.11.25 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser 02.11.25 DE – Berlin / Lido 04.11.25 DE – Herford / Kulturwerk 05.11.25 DK – Copenhagen / Pumpehuset – SELLING FAST! 06.11.25 DE – Hamburg / Logo – SELLING FAST! 07.11.25 NL – Tilburg / O13 – SOLD OUT! 08.11.25 DE – Bochum / Bochumer Event Center
Abyss Tracklisting: 1 My Halo 2 Follow me Down 3 Outer Space 4 Aftermath 5 Euphoria 6 Surrender 7 Anthem for the Broken 8 The one you’ll hold on to 9 Parasite 10 Dead End 11 My Halo (Orchestral Version)* *Earbook only
AD INFINITUM are: Melissa Bonny – Vocals Adrian Thessenvitz – Guitars Korbinian Benedict – Bass Niklas Müller – Drums
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! Click image to watch the video
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