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MENTAL CRUELTY Unleash Hard-Hitting New Single ‘Helheim’, Ft. SIGNS OF THE SWARM

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MENTAL CRUELTY unleash their hard-hitting new single “HELMHEIM”, featuring David Simonich from Signs of the Swarm. The track expands the band’s journey from crushing deathcore roots into darker, melodic and blackened territories, while still delivering the sheer brutality fans expect. Starting tomorrow, the band will hit the road for their North American tour. Don’t miss it – watch the official video and stream “HELHEIM” now on all platforms.

MENTAL CRUELTY about the new single: “‘HELHEIM’ is another stepping stone on our way from slamming deathcore to more melodic, blackened metal. ‘ZWIELICHT’ was our way to transition from deathcore to a sound focused on our blackened side, as well as traditionally ‘metal’ influences and even folk. This song dips another toe on there, with the inclusion of a stringed Scandinavian instrument called talharpa. The boys actually needed to learn that new instrument to record in the studio! Of course we wanted to keep some deathcore in there, so for the breakdown we invited our friend David Simonich of Signs of the Swarm, with whom we start a crushing North America tour tomorrow. It’s appropriately brutal for a song written about the realm for Vikings who didn’t quite make it to Valhalla, an afterlife for the disgraced.”

After wrapping up a highly successful European run alongside Cradle of Filth and Butcher Babies in late 2024, MENTAL CRUELTY are set to return to the road in 2025 and 2026 with extensive US and EU tours!

On October 2nd, the band will embarked on a massive North American tour together with Signs of The Swarm, ten56., Carcosa and Face Yourself, hitting 28 major cities across the United States and Canada throughout October and November, with 3 sell outs before day 1 and many more imminent with low ticket warnings. In spring 2026, the band will continue their relentless live assault in Europe, joining forces with Kanonenfieber for a run that takes them through Denmark, Sweden, Poland, Germany and more.

US Tour Dates 2025 (w/ Signs of The Swarm, ten56., Carcosa, Face Yourself), remaining shows:

10/15 Portland, OR @ Dante’s
10/16 Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post
10/17 Fresno, CA @ Full Circle Brewery
10/18 Los Angeles, CA @ Teragram Ballroom
10/19 Mesa, AZ @ Nile Theater
10/21 Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live
10/22 Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater
10/23 Little Rock, AR @ Revolution Music Room
10/24 Nashville, TN @ EXIT/IN
10/25 Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage (The Loft)
10/26 Orlando, FL @ Conduit – Sold Out
10/28 Greenville, SC @ The Radio Room
10/29 Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819
10/30 Baltimore, MD @ Soundstage
10/31 Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving
11/1 Brooklyn, NY @ The Meadows
11/2 Worcester, MA @ The Palladium

EU Tour 2026 (w/ Kanonenfieber):

07.03.26 – Copenhagen (Amager Bio)
08.03.26 – Stockholm (Fållan)
10.03.26 – Warsaw (Progresja)
11.03.26 – Ostrava (Club Garage)
12.03.26 – Graz (Orpheum)
14.03.26 – Arbon (Presswerk)
15.03.26 – Solothurn (Kulturfabrik Kofmehl)
16.03.26 – Stuttgart (LKA-Longhorn) – SOLD OUT
18.03.26 – Antwerp (Trix)
19.03.26 – Tilburg (013 Poppodium)
20.03.26 – Cologne (Carlswerk Victoria) – SOLD OUT
21.03.26 – Berlin (Huxleys Neue Welt) – SOLD OUT
22.03.26 – Wiesbaden (Schlachthof)
23.03.26 – Dresden (Alter Schlachthof)
24.03.26 – Hamburg (Inselpark Arena)
27.03.26 – Bamberg (Brose-Arena)

MENTAL CRUELTY line up:
Lukas Nicolai – Vocals
Nahuel Lozano – Guitars
Marvin Kessler – Guitars
Viktor Dick – Bass
Jonathan Koltun – Drums

This Halloween, UNTO OTHERS Return with New EP “I Believe In Halloween II”, First Single “What I Did…” Out Now

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This Halloween, UNTO OTHERS returns from the graveyard with I BELIEVE IN HALLOWEEN II. Three original tracks of extreme terror!

In “They Came From Space” Man searches the skies for traces of life beyond, only to find cold infinite empty space in every direction. There’s just one place we didn’t think to check…

“What I Did…” He’s just a cool dude looking for a good time. Out all night getting trashed with his friends, they could all use just one more drink. Who could it hurt?

In “Robots” Dream becomes nightmare as the line between realities is violently severed by sinister electrical android automatons!

Plus a cover of “Halloween” by The Misfits and our version of “Pet Sematary” by the Ramones for the first time on vinyl.

Stream the first single “What I Did…” here: https://untoothers-band.lnk.to/WhatIDid…-SinglePR

The follow up to “I Believe In Halloween” (2021), I Believe In Halloween II is out worldwide Friday October 17^th on Lone Fir Records in the USA and Eisenwald Records in Europe. In conjunction with Century Media Records.

PRE-ORDER AT: https://www.lonefirrecords.eu/en – www.eisenton.de – www.lonefirrecords.com

I Believe In Halloween II track listing:
They Came From Space (3:11)
What I Did… (1:45)
Robots (2:13)
Halloween (1:59)
Pet Sematary (3:18)

Total Running Time 12:24

Credits

All songs written by Unto Others except for Halloween written by Glenn Danzig and Pet Sematary written by Dee Dee Ramone and Daniel Rey
Produced by Tom Dalgety
Mixed by Tom Dalgety
Mastered by Brad Boatright
Additional vocal engineering by Gabe Johnston
Artwork by Adam Burke
Logo by Daniel Porta

More information: www.untoothers.net

CRYSTAL LAKE Announce 7th Album “The Weight of Sound”, Out January 23rd + Release Video for Title Track

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Japanese metalcore force Crystal Lake have just announced their highly anticipated seventh studio album, “The Weight of Sound”, set for release on January 23^rd, 2026, via Century Media Records.

Alongside the release of the album’s title track, Crystal Lake have unveiled a visually striking music video, capturing the raw energy and emotion of the band’s recent live performances. With its powerful blend of vulnerability and hope, the song offers a compelling glimpse into what’s to come – positioning “The Weight of Sound” as the band’s most impactful work to date.

Stream “The Weight of Sound” here

The new album is available for pre-order HERE

The upcoming album, teased ever since the band joined the label back in 2024, promises to be one of Crystal Lake’s most ambitious projects so far, featuring a diverse lineup of guest artists across the heavy music spectrum. With the likes of Jesse Leach (Killswitch Engage), David Simonich (Signs of the Swarm), Taylor Barber (Seven Hours after Violet), Myke Terry (Fire from the Gods, Volumes), and Karl Schubach (Misery Signals), “The Weight of Sound” is shaping up to be a landmark release in the band’s discography.

Guitarist and founder YD shares about the record and its inspiration:” When I look back, I realize that Crystal Lake has now been active for 23 long years. People often say, “time flies,” but the truth is we’ve carved out countless histories together – with friends, bandmates, and fellow musicians – sharing struggles that drew blood and building this band piece by piece. I have constantly been inspired by the people and the environment around me. To play that music together with comrades-in-arms is what it means to be a band. And the music that band creates has the power to shape a new culture. Our new album The Weight of Sound is a reflection of this way of life. I truly hope you will listen and enjoy it.”

Vocalist John adds about the new title track “The Weight of Sound”:” I wrote this after being gone from home for a long period and it mirrors those emotions of being on tour for a majority of the year – you are quite literally never there for the people you love when they need you. So people don’t always believe in your struggle and there is a lot of doubt from all sides.But I believe in myself and this life. I’ll carry the weight of sound forever. The song is probably my favorite song lyric wise from the album. As the saying goes: “They only believe in you at the top of the mountain. You’re a fool along the way.”

The Weight of Sound – Tracklist

Everblack (feat. David Simonich)
BlüdGod (feat. Taylor Barber)
Neversleep (feat. Myke Terry)
King Down
The Undertow (feat. Karl Schubach)
The Weight of Sound
Crossing Nails
Dystopia (feat. Jesse Leach)
Sinner
Don’t Breathe
Coma Wave

Crystal Lake are:
John Robert Centorrino – Lead Vocals
Yudai “YD” Miyamoto – Guitar
Hisatsugu “TJ” Taji – Guitar
Gaku Taura – Drums
Mitsuru – Bass

Crystal Lake online
Website: https://crystallake-worldwide.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0A7d0PJxaLO7CGI94ht6PX
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/cy/artist/crystal-lake/1186055175
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystallake777/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crystallake777/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crystallake_official

MEZZROW Launch Video for Fierce New Single ‘In Shadows Deep’

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November 14, 2025 will see Swedish Thrash Metal powerhouse MEZZROW return with their forthcoming studio album “Embrace The Awakening”, to be released via ROAR – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music. Coming on 2-CD Digipak including the Keep It True – Live bonus album, 1-LP Vinyl in Bloodred Sky Marbled edition, as well as in Digital formats, the album pre-sale is available at: https://mezzrow.rpm.link/embracePR

After setting the tone with their crushing singles “Architects Of The Silent War” and “Symphony Of Twisted Souls”, MEZZROW now release their most sinister track yet, “In Shadows Deep”, accompanied by a gripping new video clip!

Bassist Conny Welén reveals the story behind the song:
“At some point during a career as a metal musician you probably want to write a song about Jack The Ripper. Right? This is our Jack The Ripper-song, from a first person perspective. And it’s also the heaviest song on the album!”

“In Shadows Deep” plunges listeners into the mind of one of history’s darkest figures. With razor-edged riffs, haunting atmospheres, and an unrelenting groove, the song shows MEZZROW at their most intense and narrative-driven.

Stream / Download “In Shadows Deep”: https://mezzrow.rpm.link/shadowsPR

MEZZROW built themselves a name in the thrash metal scene during the late eighties with their critically acclaimed demo tapes, “Frozen Soul” and “Cross of Tormention”. In 1990, they released their classic debut album “Then Came the Killing” through Active Records (Candlemass a.o.), a subsidiary of Music for Nations. The album is still today considered as one of the best, if not the best, thrash metal releases from Sweden and Scandinavia.

During 2021 MEZZROW rose from the ashes, when bass player Conny Welén (ex-Hexenhaus) and singer Uffe Pettersson (ex-Rosicrucian) decided to make a new mark in the thrash metal world of today, together with new guitarists Magnus Söderman (Nightrage) and Ronnie Björnström (ex-Defiatory, ex-Aeon), as well as drummer Alvaro “Alvis” Svanerö (Imperial Domain). Following their comeback album “Summon Thy Demons” (2023, Fireflash Records) and the much-acclaimed ”Keep It True – Live” record, MEZZROW started writing material for their third album. Eight new songs were later on chosen to become “Embrace The Awakening”, a Bay Area Thrash Metal monster made in Sweden! ”We wanted the new album to sound a bit more straight forward without stepping away too much from „Summon Thy Demons“,” Uffe adds. “We feel that we’ve achieved that and at the same time kept our roots intact.”

Pre-Order “Embrace The Awakening” now at: https://mezzrow.rpm.link/embracePR

“Embrace The Awakening” track listing:

Architects Of The Silent War
Sleeping Cataclysm
Symphony Of Twisted Souls
Foreshadowing
The Moment To Arise
In Shadows Deep
Inside The Burning Twilight
Dominion Of The Dead

The Double CD will include the “Keep It True – Live” bonus tracks:

King Of The Infinite Void
Then Came The Killing
Beneath The Sea Of Silence
The Cross Of Torment
Summon Thy Demons
Ancient Terror
Through The Eyes Of The Ancient Gods
Frozen Soul

MEZZROW is:
Ulf “Uffe” Pettersson – Vocals
Conny Welén – Bass
Magnus Söderman – Lead Guitar
Ronnie Björnström – Guitar
Alvaro “Alvis” Svanerö – Drums

For More Info Visit:
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/mezzrowsweden/
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/mezzrowswedishthrash/
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/user/Mezzrowsweden
Website | http://www.mezzrow.black/

TESTAMENT & OBITUARY on “Thrash of the Titans” Tour: The Complete Setlists

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As Testament proudly announced back in April: “THRASH OF THE TITANS is BACK!” This October, the thrash metal legends have teamed up with Obituary for a massive European tour, delivering a double dose of heavy riffs and relentless energy. They’re also joined by special guests Destruction and Goatwhore. After kicking things off in Hanover, the tour has already hit the UK, with more shows lined up across Germany, Austria, Switzerland amd more. Below, you’ll find the full setlists for both Testament and Obituary. Please note that they may vary from show to show.

Testament

Just a few days ago, Testament released their brand-new album Para Bellum, and they’re already bringing two tracks from it to the stage: “Infanticide A.I.” and “Shadow People” have joined a set packed with fan favorites like “Return to Serenity”, “Electric Crown”, and more!

Setlist from London – October 11, 2025:

01. D.N.R. (Do Not Resuscitate)
02. WWII
03. Practice What You Preach
04. Sins of Omission
05. Native Blood
06. Trail of Tears
07. Low
08. More Than Meets the Eye
09. Drum Solo
10. First Strike Is Deadly
11. Infanticide A.I.
12. Shadow People
13. Return to Serenity
14. Electric Crown
15. Into the Pit

Obituary

With their current setlist, Obituary are focusing primarily on their 1990 cult album Cause of Death, featuring fan-favorite tracks like “Chopped in Half,” “Body Bag,” and “Dying,” along with plenty more classic old-school death metal from their early years. The setlist also includes songs from their self-titled album, the lead single from their latest record Dying of Everything, and a Celtic Frost cover of “Circle of the Tyrants.”

Setlist:
01. Redneck Stomp
02. Sentence Day
03. A Lesson in Vengeance
04. The Wrong Time
05. Infected
06. Body Bag
07. Dying
08. Cause of Death
09. Circle of the Tyrants (Celtic Frost cover)
10. Chopped in Half
11. Turned Inside Out
12. I’m in Pain
13. Slowly We Rot

All remaining tour dates at a glance:

EDGE OF PARADISE Unveil Cinematic Cover of ‘Requiem for a Dream’

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International cinematic rock band EDGE OF PARADISE have released their powerful reimagining of the iconic Requiem for a Dream theme. Known for fusing soaring vocals, heavy riffs, and immersive soundscapes, the band takes the haunting score into new depths, transforming it into a massive, larger-than-life experience that bridges the worlds of film and metal.

Following the success of their latest album Prophecy (Napalm), the band continues to expand their multimedia universe, accompanying this powerful composition with a striking visual counterpart, a music video that immerses viewers in EDGE OF PARADISE’s signature fusion of sound, story, and atmosphere.

“This theme has always resonated deep within and inspired me to see how a simple melody can open entire worlds” says vocalist Margarita Monet. “With our version we wanted to amplify that emotion, the darkness, the light, and everything in between, and we’re excited to experience it with you through our dimension, on the stages and beyond.”

The artwork created by Margarita was unveiled at the NoHo CineFest in Hollywood, where she received the Outstanding Artist Award for her visual work and storytelling. Her graphic novel’s narrative extends EDGE OF PARADISE’s cinematic universe, seamlessly connecting the band’s music, imagery, and philosophy through art. Additionally, the band’s song “The Unknown” will be featured in the upcoming feature film The Complete Course of Howard French, directed by Gustavo Sampaio, expanding their presence across both the music and film landscapes.

Margarita adds: “What also makes this so special to me is how everything I love intertwines — making the art, the music, the visuals. From painting the cover and crafting the crown to shaping the story through dance and direction, every moment reflects a piece of my soul.”

The “Requiem for a Dream” cover is now available worldwide on all streaming platforms https://ffm.to/2d1gqpw

“Requiem for a Dream (and the Angels of Static)” is mixed and mastered by Jacob Hansen, and engineered by Mike Plotnikoff and Rob Black. The music video was directed by Margarita Monet and Julian Oyanedel Santiesteban.

This release follows a remarkable year for the band, supporting PROPHECY with North America and European tours.

EDGE OF PARADISE will also embark on a string of dates alongside LOVE BITES to bring their show to audiences worldwide:

Tickets and VIP upgrades: https://www.national-acts.com/edgeofparadise
Nov 4 – New York City, NY – The Gramercy Theatre
Nov 5 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage
Nov 7 – Lakewood, OH – The Winchester
Nov 8 – West Dundee, IL – Rookies Rochaus
Nov 10 – Lawrence, KS – The Granada Theater
Nov 11 – Dallas, TX – Trees Dallas
Nov 12 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live
Nov 14 – San Luis Obispo, CA Freemont
Nov 15 – Los Angeles, CA – The Vermont Hollywood