VISION DIVINE Release New Video for ’18 (It Feels Like Heaven)’

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Vision Divine has released a video for “18 (It Feels Like Heaven)”, first single taken from the new EP “A Clockwork Reverie” to be released on May 22 by Scarlet Records.

A man walks through the desert and meets an old stranger who tells him, «I’ve been waiting for you.» – the man doesn’t recall any appointment. The old man explains that they were meant to meet 18 years ago – for reasons unknown, it never happened. So he waited. The man then wakes up. It was all a dream. But as he walks through the city, lost in thought, he sees the same old man standing at a street corner – turning, as if expecting him.

video by Marco Falanga & Beatrice Demori (Oround)

“A Clockwork Reverie”:

  • First release following the reunion with Michele Luppi (former Whitesnake backing vocalist and keyboardist) and keyboardist Oleg Smirnoff (Labyrinth, Eldritch);
  • produced by Olaf Thorsen & Michele Luppi; mixed by Simone Mularoni & Michele Luppi at Domination Studio (Wind Rose, Twilight Force, Michael Romeo); mastered by Michele Luppi at MiLu’s RockLab II;
  • cover & artwork by Augusto Silva;
  • Vision Divine is officially part of the Dragon Productions booking roster;
  • Vision Divine will headline the Warriors Of Steel Festival 2026 (Norway);
  • FFO: Labyrinth, Queensrÿche, Sanctuary, Savatage, Kamelot;

“A Clockwork Reverie” tracklist:
1 Sator Rotas
2 A Clockwork Reverie
3 18 (It Feels Like Heaven)
4 Andromeda
5 Identities (2026 version)
6 God Is Dead (2026 version)
7 The 25th Hour (2026 version)
Total running time – 34:02

artowrk by Augusto Silva

After the comeback of acclaimed frontman Michele Luppi and keyboard wizard Oleg Smirnoff, this new Vision Divine release marks a return to the iconic sound that made the band a reference point in the progressive and power metal scene, while embracing the modern edge and production of their most recent works.

A powerful blend of melody, technique, and emotion, “A Clockwork Reverie” captures the essence of Vision Divine’s classic identity re-imagined with renewed energy and contemporary attitude.

It’s not just a tribute to their legacy – it’s a bold reaffirmation of who they are today!

Vision Divine are:
Michele Luppi – vocals
Olaf Thorsen – guitar
Oleg Smirnoff – keyboards
Andrea ʻTowerʼ Torricini – bass
Matt Peruzzi – drums

More information: https://www.facebook.com/visiondivineofficial

IATT Unveil New Video for ‘Walk Amongst’ from Forthcoming Full-Length Album

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Philadelphia-based progressive black metal outfit IATT has unveiled a brand new video for the track “Walk Amongst”, taken from their forthcoming full-length album “Etheric Realms of the Night”, set for release on May 8 via Black Lion Records.

As the veil begins to tear, “Walk Amongst” emerges as the penultimate chapter of the band’s album and film – a visceral cinematic experience that merges extreme metal with narrative storytelling into a singular, immersive work.

Marking IATT’s fourth full-length studio album, “Etheric Realms of the Night” is conceived as a cohesive album-length film, with each track serving as a chapter in a larger narrative exploring the subconscious, dreams, sleep, and the fragile threshold between the waking world and what lies beyond the veil.

“Walk Amongst” represents the moment where everything converges. Returning to what appears to be normal life, our heroine begins to sense that reality is no longer anchored – familiar surroundings feel hollow, disconnected, and wrong. The chapter draws heavily on the concept of astral projection: the act of leaving one’s physical body to move freely through the dream realm, and the repercussions of wandering too far into sleep. 

Sonically and visually, “Walk Amongst” carries a sense of inevitability, revealing that the line between worlds has already been crossed. As perception fractures and truth surfaces, it becomes clear that the heroine is not moving freely between realms, but controlled by another force. 

Escalating the film toward its final act, “Walk Amongst” uses atmosphere, pacing, and cinematic restraint to expose the cost of the journey, pulling the viewer deeper into “Etheric Realms of the Night”.

Tracklist:

01. Drift Away
02. To Lie Beneath
03. Somniphobia
04. Pavor Nocturnus
05. Quietus
06. Walk Amongst
07. Hypnos

“Etheric Realms of the Night” drops May 8 via Black Lion Records and is available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION

IATT are:
Jay Briscoe – Vocals, Bass
Joe Cantamessa – Guitars
Alec Pezzano – Guitars, Orchestrations 
Paul Cole – Drums

For more info visit:
https://www.instagram.com/iatt_official/ 
https://www.facebook.com/iamthetrireme/ 
https://iamthetrireme.bandcamp.com 
https://www.facebook.com/blacklionrecordsswe 
https://www.instagram.com/blacklionrecordsswe 
https://blacklion.nu/ 

SOLAR MANTRA Release New Official Music Video ‘Avetrana’

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While gearing up for the release of their upcoming album State of Joyful Lightness, due May 8th, 2026 via Argonauta Records, Roman stoner rockers Solar Mantra unveil the official music video for “Avetrana”.

“Avetrana” is the shortest and most punk-leaning track on the album, drawing musical inspiration from Qotsa’s more racy songs and other sludge-inspired ideas from bands like Mastodon. The lyrics speak of obsession and abuse, with a chorus that repeats “Will you be my baby?” As for the video, we decided with director Adelaide Fiori to show a maniac following the girl he’s obsessed with, at night, through the streets of Rome… In the end, she will have her revenge.

Formed in Rome, Solar Mantra started as a desert psych instrumental project before evolving into a full band with a strong vocal driven approach. Their debut full length Away, released by Argonauta Records in 2021, introduced them to a wider international audience thanks to its balance of fuzz, atmosphere and songwriting depth.  

In 2025 Solar Mantra returned to the studio to record their second full-length album, State of Joyful Lightness, focusing on a heavier approach while keeping the melodic traits that defined their earlier work. The sessions saw the band collaborating with Danilo Silvestri as co-producer and sound engineer, pushing their sound toward a more massive and modern dimension.

For more info:
https://www.facebook.com/SolarMantraStoner
https://www.facebook.com/ArgonautaRecords

BLACK RIVER DELTA Sign with Despotz Records, New Album Coming Later This Year

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Black River Delta, the blues rock quartet from Bollnäs, Sweden, have made a name for themselves since their inception with a raw and soulful sound deeply rooted in the Swedish forests of Hälsingland.

Raised among pine trees, gravel roads, and long winters, their music carries a unique blend of darkness, melancholy, and drive—where influences from blues legends meet modern rock. The band has previously released the acclaimed albums Devil on the Loose (2016), VOL II. (2018), and Shakin’ (2021), shaping their sound through everything from Robert Johnson and R.L. Burnside to contemporary acts like The Black Keys, Gary Clark Jr., and BRMC.

Rather than looking toward American landscapes, Black River Delta draw inspiration from what’s closest to them—the surrounding forests, the roads along the E4 highway, and the constant tension between wanting to leave and wanting to stay. Carl-Marcus Gidlöf of Despotz Records comments on the signing:

“Black River Delta have had a great journey to get here, and we believe that with our international network of PR agents and our strong physical and digital distribution network via Virgin/Universal, we will be able to take things to new heights.”

Later this year, the band will release their new album via Despotz Records. On the upcoming record, they return to their roots and further deepen their sound—where modern rock meets classic blues, filtered through a Nordic melancholy in which silence, darkness, and solitude hold just as much weight as the music itself. More information about the album will be announced soon. The band members conclude:

“We’re joining forces with Despotz Records and together we’re cooking some hot shit. It feels incredibly exciting and we believe this will be a long lasting friendship.” 

More from Black River Delta
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlackRiverDelta
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackriverdeltaofficial
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6wuLyOna5Zjh2OYb0ZtLey
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCU_d2Pa9T-h3bKCa2pFDc0w
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/se/artist/black-river-delta/993024765

TORCHIA Release New Music Video ‘Hellmouth’ from Upcoming Album

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Following the ominous tension of their single “Nekromanteion”, Finnish extreme metal force Torchia unveils the official music video for their next single, “Hellmouth,” from their forthcoming album “They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness,” due out on May 8th, 2026, from Rockshots Records.

Produced by Janne Saksa and mastered by Dan Swanö, the track strikes with surgical precision and unrelenting force, driving Torchia’s sound into even darker, more extreme territory without sacrificing its unmistakable melodic core. “Hellmouth” signals a pivotal turn in the album’s narrative and sonic arc, throwing open the gates to its infernal center with a sharper, more immediate, and hard‑hitting assault.

Musically, “Hellmouth” captures the band at their most dynamic. The verses lean into tight, groove-driven riffing with a raw, almost physical immediacy. At the same time, the chorus expands into a triumphant melodic surge, revealing a strong connection to classic heavy and power metal traditions. For the first time, Villemorte introduces a clean vocal hook, adding a new dimension to Torchia’s sonic identity while retaining its full force.

Lyrically, the track initiates a three-part descent into Hell. A fallen angel renounces its divine nature, tearing away its wings to step beyond the threshold of damnation. The Hellmouth stands as both a passage and a point of no return, setting the tone for the album’s unfolding journey through the underworld.

Positioned as the second track, “Hellmouth” stands as a defining moment within the record, bridging atmosphere and impact while reinforcing the band’s ability to merge memorable songwriting with controlled aggression and darker textures.

Spotify – https://lnk.to/HvB0FN

Hailing from Tampere, Finland, Torchia has carved a distinctive identity rooted in thrash-infused melodic death metal, progressively enriched with darker tonal layers, orchestral arrangements, and a strong narrative backbone. Across their work, the band has shaped a cursed fictional realm inhabited by old gods, forbidden rituals, and supernatural forces, now fully realized within the gothic horror framework of “They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness“.

With “They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness“, Torchia consolidate their artistic direction, expanding their sound toward a more shadowed and blackened dimension while preserving the melodic and guitar-driven foundations that define their identity.

Recommended for fans of Behemoth, Cradle of Filth, and Children of Bodom, Torchia’s new album “They Are Born Under Rules of the Darkness” will be available on May 8th, 2026, from Rockshots Records.

Previous Singles:
Stygian Waters – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYW-oQpl7Yo​
Nekromanteion – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QRl4RQ9kgwU

Track Listing:​
1. Nekromanteion – 4:23
2. Hellmouth – 4:08
3. Into Hell – 3:38
4. Hellstorm – 3:55
5. Die Amour – 4:12
6. The Tiamat Machine – 5:39
7. Black Cat – 3:19
8. Stygian Waters – 4:05
9. Sanguine Masquerade – 4:46
Album Length: 38:05

Torchia Line-Up:​
Nox: Vocals
Villemorte: Lead guitar, Vocals
Henri von Hardy: Guitar
Vulkan: Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals
Vincent Oscar Mill: Drums

More info:
​https://www.rockshots.eu/​
​https://www.instagram.com/curseoftorchia/​
​https://www.facebook.com/TorchiaOfficial/

POST PULSE Release Final Single + Video ‘Incredible Creatures’ from Upcoming Album

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Post Pulse, who will release their third album in May, have unveiled one more single from the upcoming record. ”Incredible Creatures”, the final single from the Lupaus album, presents the band at their very best: the track grooves heavily, sounds massive, and offers strong melodic hooks. The track is also accompanied by a music video.

“’Incredible Creatures’ is one of the highlights of the album for me. The song feels especially meaningful, partly because it was still very different just a couple of weeks before we entered the studio. Even though all the elements seemed to be in place during pre-production, the track always felt like it was missing something, and that missing piece was brought in by our bassist Sam Roon during our final rehearsals before the drum recordings. Our drummer Anttoni Välimaa quickly picked up the new patterns, and suddenly an old song felt fresh again. The final result was crowned during the vocal recordings, where Tapani brought entirely new shades to the performance, both in the aggressive and clean parts. This song felt like it knew what it wanted — it revealed itself to us little by little, and we simply followed where it led,” comments the band’s main songwriter and guitarist Antti Karhu.

Post Pulse vocalist Tapani Rantanen found inspiration for the lyrics in the way Antti described the song’s contrasting moods: “Antti told me about a great idea he had, combining beauty and danger within a single character. I really liked the concept, so writing the lyrics based on that idea came very naturally.”

”Incredible Creatures” single: Spotify – Apple Music – Deezer – Tidal – Qobuz

Set for release on May 29, Lupaus is Post Pulse’s third full-length album. It continues the band’s evolution towards a more melodic, hook-driven, and expansive sound.

The album was recorded, mixed, and produced by Juhis Kauppinen, best known as the driving force behind the band Merta.

Founded in 2015, Post Pulse have previously released the debut album Halls of the Damned (2017) and Return to the Halls (2024).

Post Pulse: Facebook | Instagram | YouTube | Spotify

Cover artwork: Juuso Laatio / IG: artery.jl / https://juusolaatio.com