The Lazy Bones Festival is back and ready to shake the iconic walls of Markthalle Hamburg, Germany, on October 25, 2025! A one-day deep dive into heavy groove, fuzz, and riffs that hit like a freight train — brought to you by Sound of Liberation, the crew behind Desertfest Berlin, Keep It Low, Up In Smoke and one of Europe’s leading booking agencies for the stoner, psych, and heavy rock underground.
This year’s lineup is pure fire: Graveyard, Brant Bjork Trio, The Obsessed (playing aspecial “The Church Within” set!), My Sleeping Karma, Dirty Sound Magnet, and Kant.
Expect vintage amps, hypnotic grooves, and the kind of sweat-soaked energy that makes the floor shake. Hamburg’s Markthalle will once again turn into a cathedral of fuzz — loud, raw, and alive!
HOWLING GIANT present the video clip ‘Hunter’s Mark‘ as the final advance single taken from the cosmic stoner metal outfit’s forthcoming album “Crucible & Ruin“. The third full-length by the Nashville, Tennessee band has been chalked up for release on October 31, 2025, via Magnetic Eye Records and is available for pre-order here: https://spkr.store/collections/howling-giant
Furthermore, HOWLING GIANT will be joining ANCIIENTS as special guestslive in Canada & the US in November 2025. Please find thecurrently confirmed live datesbelow.
Video credit 3D and VFX by Polar Desert Studios
HOWLING GIANT comment: “While our previous member James was in the band, we wrote ‘Hunter’s Mark’ as one of the first songs with him“, drummer and vocalist Zach Wheeler reveals. “We were working in our friend Drew Harakal’s studio in Texas and Tom and James came up with that harmonized verse riff. We instantly knew that we had a slamming track on our hands. I tend to play around with my drum setup when writing, so I set up a second ride cymbal on my left hand side for a little extra flavor in the verses. We loved working with Willy from Polar Desert Studios on the ‘Aluminum Crown’ video a while back. So we brought him back to create a static animation 2D/3D model blended video to accompany this track. Enjoy!“
Tracklist
Canyons
Hunter’s Mark
Archon
Lesser Gods
Beholder I: Downfall
Archivist
Scepter and Scythe
Melchor’s Bones
The Observatory
Beholder II: Labyrinth
HOWLING GIANT take another huge step on their third full-length “Crucible & Ruin”, a collection of sparking ideas, captivating melodies, and heavy riffing close to perfection – quite a feat of on-point songwriting for such a still young band!
This is the band’s first album to feature new fourth member Adrian Lee Zambrano. Although the guitarist and synth player arrived somewhat toward the end of the writing process, he was still able to add his mark with cool textures on the record. The extra guitar certainly adds even more punch to HOWLING GIANT‘s sound, which delivers a slightly more aggressive approach compared with predecessor “Glass Future” (2023).
It also helped the overall feel of “Crucible & Ruin” that this is the band’s first album to be entirely recorded in a proper studio setting as opposed to their home studio, “the bunker”. HOWLING GIANT even leaned into some raw band live takes to capture the emotion in the room.
Lyrically, “Crucible & Ruin” explores the story of the clash of a novice deity against the forces of primordial chaos as an overarching theme that loosely connects the songs. This is also reflected in the album artwork, which was painted by the mother of guitarist and vocalist Tom Polzine, featuring a unique style of alcohol ink on yupo paper.
HOWLING GIANT hail from Nashville, Tennessee, USA, sidestepping the self-proclaimed Music City’s assembly line of modern pop country while taking inspiration from the brilliant songwriters and virtuoso session players that keep the town’s musical legacy burning bright. Fertile ground for a preeminent fuzz-psych power trio, now turned quartet, who consciously live in the pocket of that lineage!
Following a trilogy of EPs, “Howling Giant” (2015), “Black Hole Space Wizard: Part 1” (2016), and “Black Hole Space Wizard: Part 2” (2017), HOWLING GIANT struck a chord with critics and fans on their debut full-length “The Space between Worlds” in 2019. “Glass Future” proved a gargantuan leap for the band that now featured Sebastian Baltes, son of legendary ACCEPT bass master Peter Baltes. Released in 2023, “Glass Future” brought their outstanding musicianship and triple vocal attack fully into stride.
HOWLING GIANT storm forward once more in defiant refusal to remain still. Having grown into a four-piece as well as in their prowess as musicians and songwriters, “Crucible & Ruin” is an album at least as big as their name. Don’t take our word for it, just give it a spin – or two or three…
Live with ANCIIENTS 04 NOV 2025 Columbus, OH (US) Ace of Cups 05 NOV 2025 Indianapolis, IN (US) Black Circle 06 NOV 2025 Chicago, IL (US) Live Wire Lounge 07 NOV 2025 Toronto, ON (CA) Lee’s Palace 08 NOV 2025 Montreal, QC (CA) Piranha Bar 09 NOV 2025 Ottawa, ON (CA) Dominion Tavern 11 NOV 2025 Boston, MA (US) O’Briens 12 NOV 2025 Portland, ME (US) Geno’s 13 NOV 2025 Providence, RI (US) The Parlour 14 NOV 2025 New York City, NY (US) Woodshop 15 NOV 2025 Philadelphia, PA (US) Kung Fu Necktie 16 NOV 2025 Baltimore, MD (US) Mobtown Ballroom 18 NOV 2025 Nashville, TN (US) Arcane Workshop 19 NOV 2025 Chattanooga, TN (US) JJ’s Bohemia 20 NOV 2025 Huntsville, AL (US) Mad Malts 21 NOV 2025 Jacksonville, FL (US) The Albatross 22 NOV 2025 Bradenton, FL (US) Obscura
Line-up Tom Polzine – guitar, vocals Zach Wheeler – drums, vocals Sebastian Baltes – bass, vocals Adrian Lee Zambrano – guitars, synthesizers
Guest musicians Kim Wheeler – additional synths and EWI on ‘The Observatory’ Adam Nohe – additional percussion on ‘Beholder I: Downfall’
Produced by Neil Tuuri, Kim Wheeler, and James Sanderson Engineered by Neil Tuuri at Amish Electric Chair Studios, Athens, OH (US) Additional vocal tracking by Kim Wheeler in Nashville, TN (US) Mixed by Neil Tuuri at Amish Electric Chair Studios, Athens, OH (US) Mastering by Brad Boatright at Audiosiege Mastering, Portland, OR (US)
Artwork by Susan M. Davies Layout by Łukasz Jaszak
Norwegian progressive metal act Course Of Fate proudly announce the release of their upcoming studio album, Behind The Eclipse, due out January 30, 2026 via ROAR!
Pre-orders are now available at https://courseoffate.rpm.link/btealbumPR, and fans can get a first taste of the record through the brand-new lyric video for the first single, “Sky Is Falling”, out today.
Guitarist Kenneth Henriksen shares a striking reflection behind the song: “Some walk in the brightest of light all their life. Most wander in gloom, with sudden bursts of illumination. A few will soar high above the clouds – gazing directly into the blazing sun, only to fall, deep into the darkness. Many a time, those who fall will grab hold on others as they descend, dragging them into the dark. It is a good thing, then, that only in the rarest of times a soul falls so hard that it seems like the whole sky is falling with it.”
Following their critically acclaimed concept album Mindweaver (2020) – hailed alongside classics like Operation: Mindcrime, Scenes from a Memory, and The Wall – and their powerful sophomore effort Somnium (2023), Course Of Fate return with their most dynamic and heavy material yet.
Behind The Eclipse presents a diverse collection of songs where light and darkness intertwine—both musically and lyrically. Though not a concept album, each track connects through this theme, showcasing the band’s signature mix of melodic depth, progressive sophistication, and emotional weight!
[Artwork: Stan W. Decker]
Behind The Eclipse Track-List: 1 – Memories 2 – Behind The Eclipse 3 – Sky Is Falling 4 – So It Goes 5 – Acolyte 6 – Hiding From The Light 7 – Don’t Close Your Eyes 8 – Neverwhere
COURSE OF FATE is: Eivind Gunnesen – Vocals Kenneth Henriksen – Guitars Fredrik Jacobsen – Guitars Torstein Haakafoss – Bass Per-Morten Bergseth – Drums
With the overwhelming response to their first single in over two years “Silent Divide,” acclaimed rockers ALTER BRIDGE are back with another song from their upcoming 8th studio album, Alter Bridge. “What Lies Within” is now available via all digital service providers from the quartet comprised of Myles Kennedy on vocals/guitars, Mark Tremonti on guitars/vocals, Brian Marshall on bass and Scott Phillips on drums. The song opens with a driving guitar riff from Kennedy and Tremonti as before the rhythmic groove of Marshall and Phillips pushes the song. The lyrics are a cautionary tale of the darkness inside mankind as Kennedy sings “What lies within, beneath the skin, something so dark and foreboding.” An animated video for “What Lies Within” was directed by J.T. Ibanez
With more than two decades performing together, acclaimed rockers ALTER BRIDGE show no signs of slowing down. Known for their memorable riffs, infectious vocal melodies and dueling guitar attack, the quartet have garnered themselves massive critical and fan acclaim around the globe. The band looks to continue that trend when they release their self-titled, eighth studio album next year via Napalm Records. Alter Bridge will be released on January 9, 2026, and first physical formats are now available for pre-order.
Alter Bridge is comprised of 12 all new tracks from the band and features some of their most iconic moments on record. Songs like “Rue The Day,”“Disregarded” and “Scales Are Falling” will fit alongside any of the classic songs from ALTER BRIDGE’s catalog. “Trust In Me” shows Myles and Mark sharing vocal duties as Myles handles the verse duties while Mark takes the chorus. That strategy is flipped on “Tested And Able” as Mark handles the verses and Myles takes on the choruses behind one of the band’s heaviest intros to date, giving way to an unforgettable melody. “Hang By A Thread” is sure to become a show favorite as it hints at some of the most popular songs in the band’s catalog. The album closer “Slave To Master” is an epic track that ALTER BRIDGE has come to be known for and is the longest song the quartet has recorded to date. The first single, “Silent Divide,” has been moving up the Active Rock charts since it was released last month and has been viewed over 2 million times since it was released.
The band worked with longtime collaborator and producer Michael “Elvis” Baskette on their eighth album. Alter Bridge was recorded over the course of two months this spring in the legendary 5150 studio in California and Elvis’ recording studio in Florida.
Alter Bridge track listing: 1) Silent Divide (5:06) 2) Rue The Day (4:46) 3) Power Down (4:08) 4) Trust In Me (4:48) 5) Disregarded (3:55) 6) Tested And Able (4:36) 7) What Lies Within (5:07) 8) Hang By A Thread (4:11) 9) Scales Are Falling (5:54) 10) Playing Aces (4:05) 11) What Are You Waiting For (5:00) 12) Slave To Master (9:03)
To coincide with the announcement of the new album, ALTER BRIDGE will be touring in support of the release. The band is heading out on the What Lies Within Tour. The 31-date tour of Europe will kick off on January 15 in Germany before it wraps on March 5 in Nottingham, UK. Joining the band on the tour will be Daughtry and Sevendust. Public on sale for all shows is July 18. More information on all tickets and VIP packages for the upcoming tour can be found at www.alterbridge.com.
European What Lies Within Tour 2026: Jan 15 – HAMBURG, GERMANY – Sporthalle Jan 17 – OSLO, NORWAY – Sentrum Scene Jan 18 – OSLO, NORWAY – Sentrum Scene Jan 20 – STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – Annexet Jan 22 – HELSINKI, FINLAND – Ice Hall Black Box Jan 24 – COPENHAGEN, DENMARK – KB Hallen Jan 25 – BERLIN, GERMANY – Columbiahalle Jan 27 – GLIWICE, POLAND – Prezero Arena Gliwice Jan 28 – BUDAPEST, HUNGARY – Barba Negra Jan 30 – VIENNA, AUSTRIA – Gasometer Jan 31 – ZAGREB, CROATIA – Bocarski Dom Feb 02 – ROME, ITALY – Atlantico Feb 03 – BERGAMO, ITALY – ChorusLive Arena Feb 05 – ZURICH, SWITZERLAND – The Hall Feb 06 – LYON, FRANCE – Halle Tony Garnier Feb 08 – BARCELONA, SPAIN – Razzmatazz 1 Feb 10 – LISBON, PORTUGAL – Sagres Campo Pequeno Feb 12 – MADRID, SPAIN – Palacio Vistalegre Feb 13 – BORDEAUX, FRANCE – Arkea Arena Feb 15 – LUXEMBOURG, LUXEMBOURG – Rockhal Feb 17 – OBERHAUSEN, GERMANY – Oberhausen Turbinenhalle Feb 18 – PARIS, FRANCE – Zenith Feb 20 – MUNICH, GERMANY – Zenith Feb 22 – AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS – Ziggo Dome Feb 23 – BRUSSELS, BELGIUM – Ancienne Belgique Feb 25 – NEWCASTLE, UNITED KINGDOM – Utilita Arena Feb 26 – MANCHESTER, UNITED KINGDOM – AO Arena Feb 28 – DUBLIN, IRELAND – 3Arena Mar 02 – GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM – OVO Hydro Mar 04 – LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – The O2 Mar 05 – NOTTINGHAM, UNITED KINGDOM – Motorpoint Arena
Jun 27 – CARDIFF, WALES – Blackbird Festival @ Cardiff Castle
What Lies Within U.S. Tour Apr 25 – Orlando, FL – House of Blues – TM Apr 26 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy – 7D/TM Apr 28 – Houston, TX – Bayou Music Center – F/TM Apr 29 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom – F/TM May 1 – Tulsa, OK – Skyline Event Center at Osage Casino Hotel – F/TM May 2 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha – F/TM May 5 – Green Bay, WI – EPIC Event Center – F/TM May 6 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed – F/TM May 9 – Atlantic City, NJ – Event Center at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa – F May 10 – Boston, MA – Citizen House of Blues Boston – F/TM May 12 – Huntington, NY – The Paramount – F/TM May 13 – Montclair, NJ – The Wellmont Theater – F/TM May 18 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Roxian Theatre – F/TM May 19 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit – F/TM May 21 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle – 7D/TM May 22 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company – F/TM May 24 – Tampa, FL – Seminole Hard Rock Tampa Event Center – F/TM
About ALTER BRIDGE: Back in 2004, four lifelong musicians got together down in Florida. Even though they had traveled separate paths, similar lessons learned, wisdom earned, and dues paid united these gentlemen—Myles Kennedy [vocals, guitar], Mark Tremonti [guitar, vocals], Brian Marshall [bass], and Scott Phillips [drums]—as ALTER BRIDGE. Over the ensuing two decades, the band endured countless trials and tribulations, defied every odd, and rose to the head of the pack as a hard rock juggernaut, cementing a singular legacy by selling out arenas, gathering nearly one billion streams, inciting international acclaim, and quietly attracting a diehard audience. Beginning with the Top 5 entry of 2004’s gold certified One Day Remains, the band have scored six consecutive Top 20 debuts on the Billboard 200. Among a myriad of highlights, Guitarist Magazine applauded “Blackbird” for the “Greatest Guitar Solo of All Time,” the ABIII single “Isolation” vaulted to #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart, 2013’s Fortress received rare perfect scores from KERRANG! and Total Guitar, and Walk The Sky shook the Top Rock Albums Chart at #1. Beyond packing O2 Arena and Royal Albert Hall, Classic Rock hailed 2022’s Pawns & Kings as “the Rolls-Royce of ALTER BRIDGE records” in a 4.5-out-of-5-star review. Plus, the latter LP garnered praise from American Songwriter, Guitar World, and Loudwire, while Billboard christened them “one of America’s premiere hard rock quartets.” Channeling the same hunger, the band continue to push themselves on their self-titled eighth full-length offering, Alter Bridge [Napalm Records]. It embodies everything they’re known for such as the precise riffs, towering hooks, and solos that practically break guitar strings as they burst through the clouds.
“Into The Night” is a track taken from WILLFIRE’s album Homebrewed Recordings, out via Wormholedeath.
Homebrewed Recordings blends rock and metal with diverse influences like blues, featuring heavy distorted bass and guitars alongside sweeter clean tones. Vocals range from clean to raspy and metallic screams, complemented by harmonica for added flavor. The songs vary from slow to fast tempos, capturing dark, devil-may-care moods tempered with positivity and perseverance. Inspired by human life and emotions, the album is entirely home-produced—from recording to mixing and mastering—resulting in a refreshingly original sound.
“LIMINAL” is a track taken from SHANE LENTZ‘s EP APHOTIC | LIMINAL | NIHIL, out now via Wormholedeath.
Performed, recorded, mixed, and mastered entirely by Shane himself, this playthrough reveals the intricate architecture of his sound. “LIMINAL” explores the more ambient, textured side of his music, blending immersive atmosphere with precision and emotional depth.
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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