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HELL IN THE CLUB to Release New Studio Album “Joker In The Pack” on November 7th, Share New Single & Video ‘Magnetars’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 1, 2025
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Italian/Swedish hard rock/heavy metal band Hell in the Club are thrilled to announce the release of their new studio album, “Joker In The Pack”, out on November 7, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

Following the release of “The Devil Won’t Forget Me”, the band now share the new single “Magnetars”, accompanied by an official video, available below.

Vocalist Tezzi Persson commented: “Magnetars” is a fight song. It’s about struggle, about not fitting into the norms of what is expected of you, no matter how hard you try. It’s about knowing you’re different but not understanding why, and the difficulty of navigating life on a playing field that isn’t adapted to you. Yet when you feel beaten down and broken into fragments of yourself, those very fragments can become the strongest part of you. Just like the phenomenon of a supernova creating a magnetar”.

Pre-Order “Joker In The Pack” HERE

Hell in the Club, a killer hard rock band with a style rooted in the classic ‘80s sound and its own modern identity, return with their seventh studio album, the first with Swedish singer Tezzi Persson.

The band stated: “This album marks a new era for us, the first chapter of a new beginning.
Nine hard rock gems, plus a moving ballad, for an album that’s anything but boring. Intense, exciting, fun… in one word: rock! The wonderful cover artwork is by Alessandro Conti Mix and the master by the always excellent Simone Mularoni of Domination Studio”.

Founded by Andrea “Andy” Buratto (Secret Sphere), Dave “Damna” Moras (Elvenking) and Andrea “Picco” Piccardi, the band has carved out a solid reputation through six acclaimed studio albums, extensive European touring with acts like Crashdïet, Jettblack, and Crucified Barbara, and appearances at major festivals including Sonisphere, Basin Fire Fest, and Heineken Jammin’ Festival.

After signing to Frontiers Records in 2017, Hell in the Club released “Hell Of Fame” (2020), the “Kamikaze” EP (2020, celebrating their 10th anniversary), and their sixth album “F.U.B.A.R.” (2022), a straight-up hard rock record hailed as one of their strongest to date.

Following the departure of founding vocalist Dave Moras, the band faced a turning point. Instead of replacing him with a similar voice, bassist Andy proposed a bold shift: introducing a female singer. Enter Terese “Tezzi” Persson (Infinite & Divine, Venus 5), a powerhouse vocalist from Sweden with a voice perfectly suited to the band’s raw, high-energy style. After a single rehearsal, the choice was clear.

In April 2024, Tezzi officially joined the band, debuting with the single Carolina Reaper. Momentum quickly built toward the creation of their seventh album: “Joker In The Pack”.

This new album is the first with Tezzi fronting the band – and it captures Hell in the Club at their fiercest. Ten tracks of pure adrenaline, from the fiery opener “The Devil Won’t Forget Me” to the emotional closer “When The Veil Of Night Falls”. 

With powerful vocals, gritty guitars, and driving rhythms, “Joker In The Pack” doesn’t reinvent Hell in the Club, it reinvigorates them – launching a bold new era while staying true to their roots.

“Joker In The Pack” Tracklist:

1.    The Devil Won’t Forget Me
2.    New Desire
3.    Dirty Love
4.    Robert The Doll
5.    Fairytale
6.    The Ocean
7.    Magnetars
8.    Pretty Little Freak Show
9.    Out In The Distance
10.    When The Veil Of Night Falls

Line Up:
Andrea “Andy” Buratto – Bass
Terese “Tezzi” Persson – Voice 
Andrea “Picco” Piccardi – Guitar
Marco “Mark” Lazzarini – Drums

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SOUTHPAW FLHC Sign with Spinefarm + Share ‘Torches’ Video

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 1, 2025
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SPINEFARM is pleased to announce the signing of fast-rising hardcore band SOUTHPAW FLHC to the label’s global roster.

To celebrate the new partnership, the band has shared the video for new single “TORCHES.” And be forewarned. It’s a heater and it goes for the throat.

“TORCHES” leans into the mindset that you need to run the game in your field. Whether that field is music, business, the streets or life itself. The torchbearer sets the tone, dictates the standard, and protects the legacy. It’s a salute to those who came before, and a call to honor the lineage. The torch is more than a symbol. It is a responsibility and a lifestyle that comes with sacrifice. To carry it means you’ve earned your place through discipline and unwavering commitment. It’s not given freely, nor should it be.

Frontman Daryn LaMontagne states, “To be the example, you must live the example and hold the line. ‘Torches’ reminds us: Legacies aren’t inherited; they are forged.”

Southpaw FLHC, who bridge the gap between the old and new generations of hardcore with elements of punk, metal and hip hop, crashed the scene with their self-titled EP, released in 2020. They haven’t taken a breath since, releasing seven singles with accompanying music videos Clearly, their DIY ethic is strong, as the band also hit the road — and hard. They’ve shared stages with and toured alongside With Blood Comes Cleansing, Tracheotomy, Bodysnatcher, Surfaced, and Hoods, inciting furious moshpits in every city they played. In 2025, they embarked on a headline run with Cutthroats, Kind Eyes, Unvow, and Resistor. Their hometown roots run deep as marrow, as evidenced by the fact that they headline and packed the first-ever show at a brand new venue called HARDLOVE in Jacksonville. Southpaw FLHC ain’t playing and they’ve established themselves as an up and comer in the hardcore scene. This is only the beginning. Their worldwide partnership with Spinefarm will allow them to ascend to the next level — because that is where they are ultimately headed. The band will drop its first-ever full-length in 2026 and it will serve as a definitive moment in Southpaw FLHC’s history. It will be their heaviest material to date and serve as a statement of self-empowerment, pushing through struggle, perseverance, and building a legacy that speaks to all walks of life.

MAN WITH A MISSION Release Brand New Single ‘Against The Kings And Gods’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 1, 2025
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Japanese superstars MAN WITH A MISSION have released their brand new single ‘Against The Kings And Gods’ via Sony Music Japan/Century Media.

The powerful track finds the half-man, half-wolf collective embarking down a darker sonic path as bold metal riffs join dark biting verses among dramatic choruses and breakdowns. ‘Against The Kings And Gods’ sees MAN WITH A MISSION thriving in a heavy uprising, delivering a cinematic epic of apocalyptic beauty.

LISTEN HERE

Regarding the new single songwriter, guitarist, vocalist and rapper Jean-Ken Johnny says: “What sparked this song was the desire to create something, both in sound and in lyrics, that we had never really attempted before, either as a band or personally.

In shaping a dark, heavy, and majestic track, I chose mythology as the motif, envisioning the image of a human facing supernatural beings.

Even in the real world, we all experience days of struggling against overwhelming powers and the impermanence of life.

We hope that those who listen to this song can find themselves within its story-like world, and that it awakens a spirit and strength that refuse to yield to anything or anyone.

We hope you enjoy “Against the Kings and Gods.”

The new single comes ahead of a brand new vinyl and CD release titled XV EP Across The Globe out September 19th.

The new international physical releases follow the digital release of the XV EP in March 2025 which commemorated the 15th anniversary of MAN WITH A MISSION. Exclusive for Europe and the UK, XV EP Across The Globe will feature a unique tracklist for both the vinyl and CD editions.

The CD will include two bonus tracks which are live recordings of ‘REACHING FOR THE SKY’ and ‘Vertigo’. The songs were recorded on their latest arena tour in Japan named the PLAY WHAT YOU WANT TOUR which journeyed across their homeland in February.

The XV EP Across The Globe LP will be available on transparent magenta vinyl and features eight tracks pressed to vinyl for the first time as a UK and European exclusive. These include ‘REACHING FOR THE SKY’ and ‘Vertigo’ as well as the uplifting ‘Circles’ and touching rock ballad ‘whispers of the fake’. On the flip side it includes four songs from the band’s show at Pabellón Oeste del Palacio de los Deportes, Mexico City in 2024 on the ‘Kizuna no Kiseki’ world tour.

Both formats of XV EP Across The Globe are available to pre-order now here.

MAN WITH A MISSION will be bringing their feral live shows to the UK and Europe this autumn for the HOWLING ACROSS THE WORLD tour. The tour starts with three UK shows, kicking off at London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire on October 2nd, they will then play Manchester O2 Ritz (3rd) and Birmingham XOYO (5th) before heading off across Europe for 10 dates. Tickets are available to purchase now here.

HOWLING ACROSS THE WORLD UK/EU 2025 TOUR DATES

02.10.25 UK London @ O2 Shepherd’s Bush Empire
03.10.25 UK Manchester @ O2 Ritz
05.10.25 UK Birmingham @ XOYO
08.10.25 Germany Berlin @ Metropol
10.10.25 The Netherlands Eindhoven @ Effenaar
11.10.25 France Paris @ Salle Pleyel
14.10.25 Germany Frankfurt @ Batschkapp
15.10.25 France Lyon @ Le Transbordeur
17.10.25 Germany Cologne @ E-Werk
18.10.25 Germany Hamburg @ Markthalle
21.10.25 Czech Republic Prague @ Lucerna Music Bar
23.10.25 Germany Munich @ Backstage Werk
24.10.25 Austria Vienna @ Simm City

MAN WITH A MISSION are:

Tokyo Tanaka – lead vocals
Jean-Ken Johnny – guitars, co-lead vocals, rapping
Kamikaze Boy – bass, backing vocals
DJ Santa Monica – turntables, keyboards, sampling
Spear Rib – drums

MAN WITH A MISSION online

Website: https://www.mwamjapan.info/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MWAMjapan/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mwamofficial/
X: https://x.com/MWAMofficial
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3NTbOmzlj2cL86XFuDVFvZ
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/man-with-a-mission/424817976
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mwamjapan8665

PIER GONELLA Launches New YouTube Channel + Announces New Dates with NECRODEATH And Future Projects

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 1, 2025
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PIER GONELLA (Necrodeath, Mastercastle, Vanexa, etc.) has launched his new YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQgSlrV8ZuYP47JSCjeow5Q

“The channel is mainly dedicated to publishing backing tracks and tutorials for musicians. I want to thank everyone who is subscribing, and I’m sure they will be satisfied. After Necrodeath’s numerous concerts on this latest tour, many videos are coming with advice not only for musicians but also for those who manage or organize concerts. Everything will be collected in the Pier Gonella section.”

As for future projects, Gonella announced:

  • 2026: release of a live DVD Mastercastle – Vanexa and the return to live activity with the instrumental trio Pier Gonella.
  • 2025: marked by Necrodeath’s final tour. New European dates have been confirmed, and the locations of the Final Shows will be announced soon, with something special in preparation for them.

Upcoming Necrodeath dates:
05/09/25 – Mennecy (FR) – Mennecy Metal Fest
03/10/25 – Santa Ninfa (TP)
18/10/25 – Martigny (CH) – Sunset Bar
31/10/25 – Selb (DE) – Rockclub Nordbayern
01/11/25 – Bitterfeld (DE) – Festung
02/11/25 – Den Haag (NL) – Musicon
22/11/25 – Bari – Extreme Music Agency
28/11/25 – Cigliano (VC) – Clubhouse SRMC
29/11/25 – Savona – Chapeau Music & Art Club
07/12/25 – Final Show
27/12/25 – Final Show

More information: http://www.piergonella.com

FINNR’S CANE Unleash Self-Titled New Album, Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 1, 2025
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The mystic Canadians Finnr’s Cane returns with their self-titled fourth album, a haunting and introspective journey through the frozen landscapes of the mind. Released last Friday, the album marks their debut with renowned Swedish label Nordvis Produktion, and is a powerful continuation of their unique blend of atmospheric black metal, doom, and ambient music.

Hailing from the icy expanse of Sudbury, Ontario, Finnr’s Cane has always operated on the fringes, letting their music speak for itself. The band has forged a distinctive sound by forgoing a traditional bass in favor of the melancholic, resonant tones of a cello. This unconventional instrumentation, combined with an improvisational songwriting approach, creates an organic, almost ritualistic quality to their music.

Their new album, arriving just in time for the end of summer and rise of the autumn, delves deep into themes of nature, introspection, and the spiritual connection to the land. It is an album that unfolds slowly, building from somber acoustic passages to powerful, distorted crescendos. The cello remains a central pillar, providing a deep, mournful resonance that sets their sound apart. 

For fans of Agalloch, Wolves in the Throne Room, and Fen, this record is a compelling exploration of liminal spaces and the sacred elements of the wilderness.

Finnr’s Cane is available worldwide on all major streaming platforms and Bandcamp starting today.

Physical Release Information:

  • Europe: The album is available for purchase now through the Silent Future Distribution web store at: https://shop.silentfuture.se.
  • Rest of the World: The physical release for non-European countries will follow on September 19th with the launch of a new official Nordvis store based in the United States. Further details will be announced in the coming weeks.

OCEANS ON ORION Release New Single ‘Met My Match’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 1, 2025
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OCEANS ON ORION have released their new single and official visualizer for ‘Met My Match’.

The band shared about the song:

If you’ve ever sent a 2 a.m. text you instantly regretted, our new single Met My Match is your anthem.
This isn’t a breakup song – it’s the wreckage after impact, the echo of the last word you wish you hadn’t said, and the self-awareness that hits harder than any goodbye.

Met My Match isn’t about healing. It’s about admitting the damage – loudly, shamelessly, and realizing that sometimes your worst instincts are mirrored back at you. It’s for fans of honesty over elegance, for anyone who’s ever lost themselves loving someone who didn’t feel the same.

Following What Hurts the Most, Oceans On Orion trade numbness for raw exposure. This song has that all-in guy-liner pop-punk energy we miss from the 2000s, combined with our signature 80s flair, punchy lyrics, and more heartbreak than is age-appropriate. Fast, catchy, and desperate, with djent-heavy guitars tearing through the polished façade.

This is the second track from our upcoming album. We’ll be releasing a new song every month this year – so follow along and use the pre-save link to stay in the loop!

“Met My Match”, Released on August 29th, 2025

Streaming platforms: http://ffm.to/metmymatch

Social Media & Links:
🌐 Website – oceansonorion.com
📘 Facebook – facebook.com/oceansonorion
📷 Instagram – instagram.com/oceansonorion
▶️ YouTube – youtube.com/OceansOnOrionOfficial
🎧 Spotify – spoti.fi/3jYHg49
🍎 Apple Music – apple.co/2XfSZTq
🎶 TikTok – tiktok.com/@oceans_on_orion

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