DESPISED ICON Release Music Video for New Single ‘The Apparition’

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In two weeks, Canadian deathcore pioneers DESPISED ICON unleash their seventh full-length album, Shadow Work which will be released on October 31, 2025 via Nuclear Blast Records. The album stands as the band’s most fine-tuned and dynamic effort to date, balancing relentless speed, crushing grooves, and morbid melodies, while remaining true to their signature blend of extreme death metal and hardcore grit.

From crushing riffs and blistering blast beats to a seismic breakdown, ‘The Apparition’ unleashes DESPISED ICON‘s dynamic chaos. A visceral anthem of loyalty tested and spirits fractured beyond repair, its lyrics are a haunting exploration of betrayal, brotherhood, and inner ruin. Watch the music video directed by Simon Marchand of Disjonctés Production, here:

Stream ‘The Apparition‘: https://despisedicon.bfan.link/the-apparition

DESPISED ICON‘s Eric Jarrin comments, “We are really stoked to present this third single to all of you. ‘The Apparition’ holds a special place in my heart as it is the last song I wrote for this record. With the help of Alex for the arrangements, I allowed myself to push the melodic enveloppe a bit further and came up with one of the most crushing breakdowns on the album.

This song also marks our first collaboration with Simon and Disjonctés Productions. Not only did he understand the very personal lyrics of ‘The Apparition,’ Simon found a very artistic way to translate it into images while encompassing the energy of the band performing. Thanks for watching.”

Pre-order/pre-save Shadow Work: https://despisedicon.bfan.link/shadow-work

In less than 3 weeks, DESPISED ICON will join headliner’s SANGUISUGABOGG on their U.S. tour. The 22-date trek, which includes DEFEATED SANITY, and CORPSE PILE as support, will kick off in Detroit on November 4th and make stops in Santa Ana, Houston and New York concluding on November 30th in Columbus, OH. Following the tour, the band will headline 2 sold-out hometown shows on December 6th and 7th at Club Soda.

11.04  Detroit, MI @ St. Andrews Hall
11.05  Chicago, IL @ Metro
11.06  Indianapolis, IN @ Deluxe (Old National Centre)
11.07  Lawrence, KS @ The Granada
11.08  Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
11.09  Albuquerque, NM @ El Rey
11.11  Phoenix, AZ @ The Nile Theater
11.12  Santa Ana, CA @ The Observatory
11.13  Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre
11.14  Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent
11.15  Las Vegas, NV @ Fremont Country Club
11.17  Dallas, TX @ Echo Lounge & Music Hall
11.18  Austin, TX @ Mohawk
11.19  Houston, TX @ White Oak (Downstairs)
11.21  Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum
11.22  Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
11.23  Charlotte, NC @ The Underground
11.25  Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre
11.26  Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage
11.28  New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
11.29  Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer
11.30  Columbus, OH @ The King of Clubs
12.06  Montreal, QC @ Club Soda *sold out*^
12.07  Montreal, QC @ Club Soda *sold out*^

^ – DESPISED ICON only

BATTLE BEAST Unleash Electrifying New Album “Steelbound” with Video for ‘Twilight Cabaret’

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Finnish heavy metal sensation BATTLE BEAST proudly release their seventh studio album, Steelbound — an electrifying and highly anticipated record that marks a bold new chapter for the band.

With Steelbound, BATTLE BEAST deliver a dynamic mix of power, melody, and attitude. The album roars to life with crushing heavy tracks like ‘Last Goodbye’, flirts with pop brilliance on ‘Angel Of Midnight’, invites everyone to the dance floor with unapologetic party anthems like ‘Here We Are’, and uplifts spirits with the empowering title track ‘Steelbound’.

A thunderous monument of defiance and resilience, Steelbound stands as an earnest battle cry for anyone who has ever been dismissed, diminished, or silenced — and at the same time, it radiates pure positivity and joy. For 38 minutes, fans are invited to throw their worries away, sing, dance, headbang, and do whatever feels right!

To mark this special day, BATTLE BEAST have also unveiled a brand-new music video for ‘Twilight Cabaret’, offering fans another glimpse into the vibrant world of Steelbound.

Stream the album Steelbound: https://battlebeast.bfan.link/steelbound-album

‘Twilight Cabaret’ marks the next chapter in one of BATTLE BEAST’s most riotous and sharp-edged tales. Almost a decade has passed, and the shadows have only grown deeper.

Set in a world where power corrupts and truth is bent, the song paints a grim vision of rulers who erode justice, control the media, and spread distrust toward knowledge and reason.

“We never set out to play it safe. With Twilight Cabaret, we wanted to cut deeper, both musically and lyrically, with layered lyrics and blending Latin infusions with metal. The result is a theatrical anthem with a sinister twist, and we’re genuinely proud of it. It always felt like a song that had to be written,” says Janne Björkroth, the composer of the song and producer of the album.

And the celebration doesn’t stop there — the band’s European tour kicks off today, October 17th, with a massive show in Hamburg at the legendary Fabrik.

All European tour dates can be found here:
17-Oct-25     Germany, Hamburg – Fabrik
18-Oct-25     Germany, Berlin – Huxleys Neue Welt
19-Oct-25     Netherlands, Eindhoven – Effenaar
21-Oct-25     England, Birmingham – O2 Institute
22-Oct-25     England, Manchester – O2 Ritz
23-Oct-25     England, Bristol – O2 Academy
24-Oct-25     England, London – O2 Shepherd´s Bush Empire
25-Oct-25     France, Paris – Elysee Montmartre
26-Oct-25     France, Toulouse – Bikini Toulouse
28-Oct-25     Spain, Madrid – Sala La Riviera
29-Oct-25     Spain, Barcelona – Sala Apolo
30-Oct-25     France, Lyon – Transbordeur
31-Oct-25     Germany, Filderstadt – FILharmonie
01-Nov-25     Germany, Wiesbaden – Schlachthof
02-Nov-25     Belgium, Antwerp – Trix
04-Nov-25     Germany, Hannover – Capitol
05-Nov-25     Denmark, Roskilde – Gimle
06-Nov-25     Sweden, Huskvarna – Folkets Park
07-Nov-25     Sweden, Gothenburg – Trädgårn
08-Nov-25     Sweden, Stockholm – Fryshuset Arenan
09-Nov-25     Norway, Oslo – Rockefeller Music Hall
28-Nov-25     Germany, Leipzig – Felsenkeller – Ballsaal
29-Nov-25     Germany, Nuremberg, Löwensaal
30-Nov-25     Austria, Vienna – Arena Wien
01-Dec-25     Slovakia, Bratislava – Majestic Music Club
02-Dec-25     Hungary, Budapest – Barba Negra Red Stage
03-Dec-25     Slovenia, Ljubljana – Cvetlicarna d.o.o.
05-Dec-25     Germany, Munich – TonHalle
06-Dec-25     Switzerland, Pratteln – Z7 Konzertfabrik
07-Dec-25     Italy, Trezzo sull’Adda – Live Club
09-Dec-25     Switzerland, Lausanne – Metropole
10-Dec-25     Germany, Saarbrücken – Garage
12-Dec-25     Germany, Oberhausen – Turbinenhalle
13-Dec-25     Czech Republic, Zlin – Sports Hall Datart
14-Dec-25     Poland, Warsaw – Progresja

Finland Tour 2025: 
14-Nov-25     Finland, Oulu – Tullisali 
15-Nov-25     Finland, Helsinki – Icehall 
20-Nov-25     Finland, Turku – Logomo 
21-Nov-25     Finland, Tampere – Nokia Arena

HÄLLAS Announce European Tour Dates in February+March 2026

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Swedish rock quintet Hällas are proud to announce new European tour dates in support of their upcoming release Panorama in 2026. A full list of confirmed shows can be found below.

Hällas live
06-02-2026 Korjaamo, Helsinki (FI)
13-02-2026 Rockefeller, Oslo (NO)
20-02-2026 Fållan, Stockholm (SE)
21-02-2026 Filmstudion, Gothenburg (SE)
28-02-2026 Amager Bio, Copenhagen (DK)
11-03-2026 Uebel & Gefaerlich, Hamburg (DK)
13-03-2026 La Machine du Moulin Rouge, Paris (FR) 
15-03-2026 De Helling, Utrecht (NL)
16-03-2026 Junkyard, Dortmund (DE)
17-03-2026 Dynamo, Zürich (CH)
18-03-2026 Hansa39, Munich (DE)
19-03-2026 Arena Wien, Vienna (AT)
21-03-2026 Heimathafen Neukölln, Berlin (DE) 
22-03-2026 Futurum, Prague (CZ)

Tickets on sale here: https://hallasband.com/live

The band comment on the run: “It’s been a while since we travelled the roads of Europe. You have all been missed. Now we’re back with full force and a brand new record. Join us on this adventurous journey into the deep cave where the beast awaits” 

Hällas‘ fourth full-length Panaroma will be released on 30th January, 2026 via their own label Äventyr Records. With the new album, Hällas both consolidates and expands the image of what the band is – but also what rock can be. This time, different perspectives in a scenario are explored regarding whether humanity is capable of understanding a viewpoint other than their own. It reflects our time but is, in typical Hällas fashion, staged in a fictional, distant world.

“In one way, Panorama sounds familiar: an imaginative hybrid of progressive 70s rock and heavy metal with echoes of both folk and psychedelia, along with conceptual content. In another sense, you have not quite heard a record like this from Hällas before. The self-confidence has never been as evident. Influences from different directions collide, and sometimes clash, contributing to the feeling that the expected instead culminates in wonder at what it is you’re hearing.“More news concerning the album (including pre-orders) will be announced soon!

Forget about everyday life and step into an adventurous fantasy world – that’s what Hällas wants for their audience to experience. The Swedish quintet craft epic fantasy-themed concept albums filled with adventurous twin guitars, vintage synths, and mystical storytelling, carving out their own genre of adventure rock.

Their upcoming album Panorama is Hällas‘ fourth full length release. While  staying true to their signature sound and lyricism, it may very well be the most varied and complex so far.

Hällas were founded in 2011 and saw their initial breakthrough with their first full length album, Excerpts From A Future Past (2017), and its hit single ‘Star Rider’. Building on their initial success, Hällas released their sophomore album Conundrum in 2020, garnering them a Swedish Grammy nomination. The album trifecta was complete with the release of Isle of Wisdom in 2022, widening their repertoire even further. 

With each release, the band have cultivated a cult following in the modern prog and 
hard rock scenes around the world. With their cinematic storytelling and timeless 
sound, Hällas have been touring far and wide-playing sold out shows all over Europe, as well as North and Latin America. Regardless of where, Hällas capture their audience with their own adventure rock universe coming to life on stage. 

With Panorama, the band writes yet another chapter in the story of Hällas. Tread carefully, friends.

Hällas are: 
Tommy Alexandersson: vocals, bass 
Rickard Swahn: guitar 
Marcus Petersson: guitar 
Nicklas Malmqvist: keyboards 
Kasper Eriksson: drums 

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MØL Announce Third Album “Dreamcrush” with First Single Video ‘Garland’

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MØL have announced their forthcoming album ‘DREAMCRUSH’ set for release on 30th January 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. On their third studio record, the Danish alt-metal visionaries push the boundaries of creative expression even further. DREAMCRUSH tempers the band’s sharpest, most jagged edges with soaring alt-rock hooks, while exploring the tension between dreams and reality, the ways aspiration can sustain or overwhelm. By steeping even their most aggressive moments in melody, MØL deliver their most explosive and affecting work to date.

Pre-order the album Dreamcrush here: https://moel.bfan.link/dreamcrush

Ahead of the album, MØL have unveiled their first single ‘Garland’, accompanied by a cinematic video directed by longtime collaborator John Bradburn and filmed on location in Denmark. Starring acclaimed actor Kim Sønderholm alongside the band, the video unfolds as a stark and haunting reflection of the album’s central themes. 

Listen to ‘Garland’ here: https://moel.bfan.link/garland

Fans can experience the album live as MØL embark on a headline tour across Europe and the UK throughout February 2026 with support from Tayne and Cold Night For Alligators, promising shows that translate the album’s intensity into a visceral, unforgettable performance. 

Tickets are available here: https://ffm.live/moeldk-tour

Feb 6 – Berlin, DE – Hole 44
Feb 7 – Prague, CZ – Futurum
Feb 8 – Leipzig, DE – Naummans
Feb 9 – München, DE – Feierwerk
Feb 10 – Wiesbaden, DE – Kesselhaus
Feb 11 – Eindhoven, NL – Effenaar KZ
Feb 12 – London, UK – Underworld
Feb 13 – Manchester, UK – Rebellion 
Feb 14 – Glasgow, UK – Classic Grand
Feb 15 – Leeds, UK – Key Club
Feb 16 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Institute2
Feb17 – Bristol, UK – Exchange
Feb 18 – Paris, FR – Petit Bain
Feb 20 – Koln, DE – Club Volta
Feb 21 – Hamburg, DE – Betty

KATAKLYSM Announce ‘Freedom or Death’ 2026 European Headline Tour

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In 2026, KATAKLYSM will be coming back to Europe for a massive headline tour across 32 cities! Accompanied by VADER and BLOOD RED THRONE, fans can expect to be served some of the most explosive extreme metal nights! 

Tickets are on sale now via https://linktr.ee/KataklysmTour2026

KATAKLYSM – FREEDOM OR DEATH – TOUR 2026
w/ Vader + Blood Red Throne

18.02.    FR   Paris @ La Machine Du Moulin Rouge
20.02.    UK   Wolverhampton @ KK’s Steel Mill
21.02.    UK   Glasgow @ Slay
22.02.    UK   Manchester @ Academy 2
23.02.    UK   London @ O2 Academy Islington
25.02.    FR   Rennes @ L’Etage
26.02.    FR   Toulouse @ Le Bikini
27.02.    ES   Madrid @ Sala Mon
28.02.    ES   Pamplona @ Sala Totem
01.03.    ES   Barcelona @ Razzmatazz 2
03.03.    CH   Geneve @ L’Usine
04.03.    IT   Milan @ Legend Club
05.03.    SI   Ljubljana @ Kino Siska
06.03.    CZ   Brno @ Fleda
07.03.    SK   Kosice @ Colloseum
08.03.    HU   Budapest @ Barba Negra Blue Stage
10.03.    AT   Vienna @ Simmcity
11.03.    DE   Munich @ Backstage Werk
12.03.    DE   Heidelberg @ Halle 02
13.03.    DE   Memmingen @ Kaminwerk
14.03.    CH   Pratteln @ Z7
15.03.    DE   Trier @ Forum
17.03.    BE   Antwerp @ Trix
18.03.    DE   Hamburg @ Markthalle
19.03.    DK   Copenhagen @ Pumpehuset
20.03.    DE   Berlin @ Festsaal Kreuzberg
21.03.    DE   Leipzig @ Hellraiser
22.03.    DE   Bochum @ Zeche
24.03.    DE   Frankfurt @ Batschkapp
25.03.    DE   Braunschweig @ Westand
26.03.    NL   Leiden @ Gebr. De Nobel
27.03.    DE   Bamberg @ Brose Arena

BIOHAZARD Celebrate Release of New Album “Divided We Fall” with Visualizer for Focus Track ‘S.I.T.F.O.A.’

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Brooklyn hardcore legends BIOHAZARD are proud to release their new album’Divided We Fall,’ their first studio release in over a decade, out now via BLKIIBLK. 

Reuniting the original lineup, the album delivers a blistering statement of unity amid chaos. 
To celebrate the release, BIOHAZARD also shares the new track “S.I.T.F.O.A.” alongside an official visualizer, available below. 

Billy Graziadei (vocals/guitar) comments on “S.I.T.F.O.A.”:

“This song’s about holding your own when life swings at you. When everything’s stacked against you, you don’t fold, you fight harder! It’s for everyone who’s been beaten down but came back stronger. Knocked down 9 times, stand up 10! That’s the Biohazard way: strength through struggle, no matter what!”

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Matt Hyde (Slayer, Hatebreed, Deftones), ‘Divided We Fall’ captures BIOHAZARD at their most raw, relentless, and unifying. The album blends the band’s unmistakable fusion of hardcore, metal, and streetwise groove with a sharpened edge for a fractured modern world delivering a powerful reminder of why BIOHAZARD remains one of the most vital and influential bands in heavy music.

Recording sessions took place at Shorefire Recording Studios (Long Branch, NJ) and The Hydeaway (Van Nuys, CA), with engineering by Joseph DeMaio and additional recording from Matt Hyde. Guitar and production tech duties were handled by Phil Caivano.

BIOHAZARD’s new release via BLKIIBLK marks a new chapter in a storied career that began in the late ’80s, one defined by aggressive sound, socially conscious lyrics, and an unwavering commitment to their roots.

Order ‘Divided We Fall’ HERE 

‘Divided We Fall’ Track List:
1. F**k the System
2. Forsaken
3. Eyes on Six
4. Death of Me
5. Word to the Wise
6. Fight to be Free
7. War Inside Me
8. S.I.T.F.O.A.
9. Tear Down the Walls
10. I Will Overcome
11. Warriors

BIOHAZARD will be on their “Divided We Fall Tour” this Fall with support from Onyx, Bayway, and Swollen Teeth, including a homecoming show at the Warsaw in Brooklyn on October 28th. A full list of dates is below.

BIOHAZARD Live: 
10/23: Pontiac, MI @ Crofoot
10/25: Montreal, QC @ Beanfield Theatre
10/26: Toronto, ON @ Mod Club
10/28: Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw
10/29: Worcester, MA @ Palladium
10/31: Allentown, PA @ Archer Music Hall
11/1: Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
11/2: New Haven, CT @ Toad’s

Musical pioneers in every sense of the word, BIOHAZARD were one of the first bands to seamlessly blend hardcore, heavy metal, punk, and hip hop into an intoxicating genre all their own. After more than a decade away, the Brooklyn, NY band’s OG lineup reunited in 2023 to both fan fervor and critical acclaim, headlining the opening night of the legendary Milwaukee Metal Fest for their first show back. Ghost Cult Magazine said they “explosively unleashed their fury with fortitude and force” with “a superhuman set and an awe-inspiring show.”

The band followed with two sold-out hometown shows in New York City, a late-summer festival run in the UK and Europe, and a fall direct support slot with Megadeth across North America. That was just the start. They returned to Europe and the UK in 2024 for the early summer festival season – including a headlining slot at Download – and made their triumphant return to South America in spring, then returned home to blow out America’s exploding festival circuit.

Their return did more than turn heads; it caused whiplash, and they partnered with BlkIIBlk Records to record and release new music. More incendiary and relentless than ever, the trailblazers have a fresh outlook and revitalized spirit. This is more than a reunion – for bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld, guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei, guitarist Bobby Hambel, and drummer Danny Schuler, it’s a revitalization and rebirth.

BIOHAZARD are:
Billy Graziadei – vocals/guitar
Bobby Hambel – lead guitar
Danny Schuler – drums
Evan Seinfeld – vocals/bass

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