Out now on all digital platforms via Volcano Records, “Dreams For Sale” is the brand-new single from Naples-based rock band HANGARVAIN.
With over a decade under their belt, six acclaimed albums, and shows across Europe and Japan, the band has steadily built a reputation as a cult favorite in the independent rock scene. They’ve also recently released a documentary celebrating their 10-year journey (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtxgjSXreAM), and just weeks ago opened in Milan for rock icons Adrian Smith (Iron Maiden) and Richie Kotzen.
Fronted by the charismatic Sergio Toledo Mosca and driven by guitarist and producer Alessandro Liccardo, Hangarvain return just over a year after their latest album “Dèka” with a track that makes their direction crystal clear: hard-hitting blues rock delivered with grit, soul, and raw energy. “Dreams For Sale” pushes further down the path set by their recent work, marking a definitive shift away from their alternative roots and fully embracing a blues-driven, pentatonic sound—while holding tight to the band’s signature punchy, heavy edge.
Along with the single, the band has released a video featuring live footage from their recent show at Naples’ historic Auditorium Novecento. Watch it here:
“It’s a dream come true, lasting for years. Now everything can begin”.
With these words, Italian guitarist and composer Marco Rinaldi introduced Rimmar, his visionary solo project. Today, that vision continues to unfold with the release of the new music video “These Ruins”, out now via Rockshots Records, marking a new chapter in the cycle of the latest album “Raises”. Far from being a traditional band, Rimmar remains a one-man artistic endeavor driven entirely by Rinaldi’s creative direction. As with the entire “Raises” album, “These Ruins” is fully written, composed, and arranged by Rinaldi himself, blending classic, progressive, and industrial metal with synth-driven and electronic elements into a sound that is both modern and distinctly recognizable. Continuing the conceptual path established by singles “Planet Mars” and “Unreal“, “These Ruins” explores a more introspective dimension within the album’s narrative framework. In comparison, earlier releases focused on rebirth, transformation, and elevation, the new single turns toward the idea of constraint, those invisible forces that bind the individual – and the inner tension required to break free. The result is a track that balances melodic depth and rhythmic impact, expanding the project’s emotional range. The song features Marco “Biuller” Bertuccioli (Smelly Boggs, J27, 80’s Sunset Strip), whose vocal performance brings a raw and expressive edge, enhancing the track’s intensity and reinforcing its thematic weight. His contribution adds a distinctive character while remaining fully integrated within Rimmar’s sonic identity. At the core of the project lies a composition-first approach: Rinaldi develops each piece starting from riffs or rhythmic structures, later expanding them through layered arrangements, synth textures, and detailed production work. Lyrics emerge from reflections, dreams, and personal insight, serving the music rather than guiding it – “The word is a servant of music in my case”, he explains. The music video for “These Ruins” transforms the track’s tension and atmosphere into a striking visual language, reinforcing the project’s identity and narrative through a hybrid sound that fuses metal, electronic elements, and progressive influences.
Originally released on July 4th, 2025, the full-length “Raises” introduced a concept centered on rebirth, transcendence, and emotional elevation, symbolized by the image of a constantly rising volume knob. The record features a cast of exceptional guest performers from the Italian metal scene. Among them, Fabio Lione (Rhapsody of Fire, Angra) appears on two tracks (“Mighty Messenger” and “Vortex”), along with Kyo Calati (MindAheaD), Marco Andreotti (Imagine Dragons tribute), Mattia Fagiolo (White Thunder, Dragonhammer), and Alessandro Cola (Eldritch), each lending their voice and energy to the project.
For fans of Devin Townsend, Pain, Nine Inch Nails, and Faith No More, Rimmar stands at the intersection of power, experimentation, and modern songwriting, continuing to shape a distinctive voice within the contemporary metal landscape.
With “Boudica”, their new single and lyric video, Danish melodic death metal unit VANIR deliver another fierce chapter from their upcoming album “Wyrd”. The single tells the story of the legendary warrior queen who led her people against the Roman Empire – a figure of defiance, vengeance, and unbreakable will.
More than just a tale from history, “Boudica” is a battle hymn of resistance and empowerment. As the queen fought for her people’s freedom and her rightful place as their leader, the song resonates as an anthem of women’s strength and the fight against oppression across the ages.
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Merging blistering melodic death metal with epic storytelling, Vanir breathe new life into the legacy of a woman who refused to bow, and whose name still echoes as a symbol of power and rebellion.
Swords, helmets and shields can be heard in the distance once more, as Danish warriors Vanir return with their new album, “Wyrd”. The record revolves around the timeless theme of fate – spun from war, from the choices of humankind, and from the consequences that have shaped our world. As a mirror of our own time, where decisions carry the weight of future destinies, “Wyrd” invites the listener into stories of downfall and triumph, of lives lost and victories won.
The visual core of the album is brought to life by artist David Troest, whose dramatic cover depicts the Winged Hussar, one of history’s most fearsome war machines. The scene is the legendary Battle of Vienna in 1683, where the Polish cavalry forced the Ottoman Empire to retreat, halting its expansion into Europe. This clash of civilizations forms the backdrop for the song “Never Surrender”, told through the eyes of those who defended Vienna from invasion.
But “Wyrd” is more than just a historical album. It is a musical journey into humanity’s struggle with power, destiny, and the eternal conflicts over survival and dominion. Vanir combine melodic death metal with epic storytelling, reminding us of that history always repeats itself, and that the choices we make today hold the seeds of tomorrow’s battles.
The album has been mixed and mastered at Demigod Recordings, ensuring a powerful and razor-sharp sound that does justice to the weight of its themes.
As one of Denmark’s most prominent melodic death metal bands, Vanir has forged its own take on epic for over a decade now, with history-themed melodic death metal, merging crushing riffs with tales of fate, battle, and myth. With “Wyrd”, the collective once again sharpen their steel and march onto the battlefields of history.
“Wyrd” will be released on LP, CD and digital formats on 03.04.2026, via Mighty Music.
Lineup: Martin Drageholm – vocals Kirk Backarach – guitars Lasse Heiberg – guitars Mikael Christensen – bass Jon Elmquist Schmidt – drums Stefan Dujardin - keyboards
UK/EU power metal newcomers FORTUNE TELLER unleash their sensational new single and video “Command The Legions”, now available for radio airplay. The track continues the band’s unfolding narrative arc introduced in their previous singles while building momentum towards their highly-anticipated debut album, scheduled for release in 2026.
Driven by soaring vocals, galloping riffs and anthemic hooks, “Command The Legions” depicts the next stage of the ongoing story. In (the previous single) “Savage Seas” our protagonist flees from their old life to venture across the oceans to find their legacy. They meet the fortune teller in (the latest single) “The Fortune Teller” and bind to this entity, giving them the power to inflict revenge on those who have wronged them, but they follow a different path. They meet a squadron, failing on the battlefield. The group are given a new insignia and something to fight for, and now in “Command The Legions” we see our character take up the mantle and lead the team onwards towards chaos and glory!
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Formed in 2025 by a collective of seasoned musicians, Fortune Teller bridges the gap between traditional epic metal and modern melodic sensibility. Frontwoman Theresa Smith (Metaprism) delivers commanding vocals over the band’s dynamic blend of riff-driven power metal and melodic hooks, crafted by multi-instrumentalist Ian Rockett (Shattered Skies) and Grammy-nominated producer Meyrick De La Fuente (Exist Immortal, Vexed) on keyboards, alongside guitarist Ross McLennan (Ingested, Viscera, Abhorrent Decimation). The lineup is completed by bassist David Billote (Exist Immortal) and drummer Tim Coulson (Godeater).
Despite forming only in 2025, the band has already experienced a rapid rise, moving from their debut singles to major stages, including Bloodstock Open Air 2025 and a European tour within their first months as a band. Following a competitive signing period in late 2025, Fortune Teller are now preparing the release of their debut full-length album in 2026.
Lineup: Theresa Smith – vocals Ian Rockett – guitars Meyrick De La Fuente – keyboards Ross McLennan – guitars David Billote – bass Tim Coulson – drums
The name RUTHLESS in itself means “without mercy.” Since the early 1980’s, lead by vocalist Sammy DeJohn, the band has stayed true to its style of metal, from the classic first EP “Metal Without Mercy” (1984) and the debut cult album “Discipline Of Steel” (1986), to the later albums “They Rise” (2015)” and “Evil Within” (2019), they’ve never wavered on the power of bands like JUDAS PRIEST, ACCEPT and BLACK SABBATH, always staying true to their roots.
Their latest album “The Fallen” was released in January 2024 on their new label Fireflash Records (WOLF, HOLY MOSES a.o.), followed by a European tour as support act for their fellow believers JAG PANZER, cementing their reputation as a magnificent live band.
Today, RUTHLESS are proud to announce the release of their next studio album “Curse Of The Beast”. The band has created an album full of power and passion, combined with the classic 80s metal sound, ready to become a future classic and a must-have for anyone who loves traditional heavy metal like METAL CHURCH, JUDAS PRIEST, EXCITER, and others.
“Curse Of The Beast” was recorded along with producer Ron Sandoval (KERRY KING a.o.), who also did the final mix and mastering. The album will be released on July 17th, 2026. “We can’t wait for you all to hear it. We have a couple of surprises on this one and it’s going to destroy,” reveals vocalist Sammy. Immediately afterwards, the band will play selected shows in Europe, along with MINDWARS as well as THE TROOPS OF DOOM, including the legendary “Headbangers Open Air” in Germany.
RUTHLESS Live 18.07.2026 BE – Diest, Club Hell (w/ Mindwars) 19.07.2026 NL – Breda, Sound Dog (w/ Mindwars) 22.07.2026 DE – H.O.A. (Warm-Up Show) Hamburg 23.07.2026 LU – Esch Belval, MK Bar 24.07.2026 DE – Dresden, Chemiefabrik (w/ The Troops Of Doom) 25.07.2026 DE – Burglengenfeld – VAZ (w/ The Troops Of Doom) 26.07.2026 DE – Oberhausen, Kulttempel (w/ The Troops Of Doom) 27.07.2026 BE – Deinze, Elpee (w/ The Troops Of Doom)
RUTHLESS is: Sammy DeJohn – Vocals Glen Paul – Guitar David Servantez – Guitar Sandy K. Vasquez – Bass Joseph Aghassi – Drums
Kingdom Collapse create the soundtrack to survival. The San Antonio, TX hard rock band alchemizes unfathomable tragedy, trauma, and loss into massive and magnetic anthems powered by pummeling instrumentation and arena-size hooks that remind you to never give up.
And they do all of the above flawlessly on their new single “Watch You Bleed.”
“‘Watch You Bleed’ wrestles with the desire for revenge and realization that holding onto that negativity only ends up hurting yourself in the end,” declares vocalist Jonathan Norris.
Bassist Aaron Smith offers insight into the video, saying, “We decided to showcase the struggle between those feelings of anger while also coming to terms with letting them go. We wanted to depict the fight of good and evil that we all wrestle with internally.”
Kingdom Collapse originated out of the childhood friendship between aforementioned vocalist Jonathan Norris and bassist Aaron Smith, who grew up together, found music around the same time, and recognized its power after Jonathan endured the loss of his father at eight-years-old.
In order to cope, he immediately retreated into music and the embrace of a small community — which included Aaron’s family. This was the turning point where both boys realized the power of friendship, the power of music, and their potential together. “I saw my father die right in front of my eyes,” Jonathan sighs. “I didn’t even know what was happening. In some ways, that darkness has never left. Music became my light. I connected with it, and it gave me hope for the future. Kingdom Collapse is a band that carries that torch.”
Jonathan and Aaron each made the rounds in local bands and even collaborated a few times on short-lived projects. When they finally joined forces in Kingdom Collapse, it was as if everything they’d gone through as friends prepared them to make a statement together.
Jonathan tapped Aaron to play bass, and they rounded out the lineup by welcoming guitarist David Work and drummer Gaston Flores into the fold. Their quiet and devoted grind paid off when their breakout track “Uprise” resonated on a global scale, gathering 5 million-plus Spotify streams and bulldozing the way for 2022’s independent Unbreakable EP. The latter housed their biggest single to date “Unbreakable,” which has generated north of 11 million Spotify streams and hit No. 1 on Octane. Unafraid to put in the work, the four-piece didn’t bother with day jobs and went all-in on music, hitting the road for hundreds of shows a year. They shared stages with everyone from Three Days Grace and Nothing More to From Ashes To New, Fire From The Gods, ATTACK ATTACK!, and Adelita’s Way.
In 2025, they caught the attention of Mascot Records and inked a deal with the label. Now, Kingdom Collapse hold nothing back on their new single.
Kingdom Collapse are touring the US through the summer, supporting Saliva on a sprinkling of dates before heading out with Red through June. The band will also hit several festivals in the summer.
Upcoming Tour Dates
WITH SALIVA: 4/16 — Fort Worth, TX — Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall 4/18 — Midland, TX — La Hacienda Event Center 4/19 — Dallas, TX — The Echo Lounge & Music Hall
WITH RED: 5/11 — Fort Myers, FL — The Ranch Concert Hall 5/12 — Savannah, GA — Victory North 5/14 — Greenville, SC — The Radio Room 5/16 — Reading, PA — Reverb 5/19 — Asbury Park, NJ — House of Independents 5/20 — Pittsburgh, PA — Jergels 5/22 — Leesburg, VA — Tally Ho Theater 5/23 — Columbus, OH — The King of Clubs 5/24 — Lakewood, OH — Mercury Music Lounge 5/26 — Joliet, IL — The Forge 5/27 — Racine, WI — Route 20 5/30 — Ringle, WI — Q&Z Expo Center 5/31 — Sioux Falls, SD — Big’s Bar 6/2 — Lincoln, NE — Bourbon Theatre 6/4 — San Antonio, TX — The Rock Box 6/7 — Houston, TX — Scout Bar
FESTIVALS: 7/17 — Grand Rapids, MI — Upheaval Festival (Belknap Park) 7/18 — Cadott, WI — Rock Fest 7/25 — Menahga, MN — Mid Summer Music Fest (Rock Week)
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
