Industrial metal powerhouse SKUMLOVE unleashes a brutal new spin on Jamiroquai’s classic hit “Deeper Underground”, transforming the smooth, funk-driven track into a crushing industrial anthem. With heavy guitars, pounding rhythms, and Skumlove’s signature dark edged vocals, this cover takes the original into completely uncharted territory — fitting for a song about descending into the depths & tapping into the socially political charged climate we are in today.
“This version is all about taking that message & groove of Jamiroquai and dragging it into dark, aggressive world that is Skumlove,” says Skumlove. “It’s dirty, it’s heavy, and it’s very us.”
Produced, engineered, and mastered by Sean Dever at The Forge Recording — who also helmed Skumlove’s previous single Ride Or Die — Adding to the collaboration is Carlton Bost (Orgy, Berlin, Deadsy), who brings layered synths and haunting keys that push the track deeper into the industrial realm. Adding to the track a meticulous production and sonic weight.
Skumlove continues to push boundaries in the industrial metal scene, blending elements of goth, industrial, and metal into a unique, hard-hitting sound that refuses to be ignored and stands alone in today’s heavy music scene.
About Skumlove:
Skumlove is a Los Angeles-based industrial metal band known for their dark, powerful sound. Drawing influences from classic industrial and heavy metal acts, the band has continued to evolve with each release, cementing its reputation for delivering intense live performances and thought-provoking music.
Photo by Marika Saikkonen, edited by Aarni Visuals
Finnish progressive metal band Rioghan released earlier this year their second studio album ‘Kept‘. The band performed the entire album live at Alakulttuuritila Alimus one day before its release, and the performance was streamed online. A new three-track maxi single, ‘Live from Alimus’, recorded that evening, is released today and is available here: https://push.fm/fl/rioghan-live-from-alimus
Rioghan has emerged as one of Finland’s most promising modern metal exports, making a strong impression with their dynamic and genre-blending sound. Their music seamlessly fuses modern metal with progressive structures and electronic elements, creating a sonic landscape full of contrasts — from crushingly heavy moments to dreamlike atmospheric passages. Combined with a raw yet beautifully crafted visual aesthetic, Rioghan’s world is one that’s easy to fall in love with.
The band has gained international attention since the release of their debut EP Blackened Sky. Their upward trajectory continued with the critically acclaimed debut album Different Kinds of Losses, featuring Einar Solberg (Leprous) and Jonas Renkse (Katatonia).
Their second album Kept (released Feb. 14th) debuted at #6 on the Finnish Physical Album Charts. The album received glowing reviews not only in Finland but also across Europe, the U.K., and the U.S. Kept also featured guest composer Vikram Shankar (Within Temptation, Pain of Salvation, Silent Skies, Lux Terminus).
To mark the conclusion of the Kept album cycle, Rioghan has released a live maxi single, Live From Alimus, featuring three live renditions from the record. These performances were captured during a professionally produced livestream concert, where Rioghan performed Kept in its entirety. The full video is now available on Bandcamp.
Currently, the band is focusing on live shows and recording a new EP, set for release in the upcoming winter.
Rioghan – Live from Alimus Track list:
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Cover photo by Marika Saikkonen, edited by Aarni Visuals
Eclipse Records is extremely thrilled to announce the signing of GLASGOW KISS to a worldwide exclusive deal. This female-fronted Alternative Metal band with a power-rock vibe will rattle your windows and shake the foundations of your mind! Glasgow Kiss recently wrapped up their new full-length album entitled Down In Flames which will be released via Eclipse Records on December 12, 2025. The album was produced by Glasgow Kiss, and mixed/mastered by Peter Michelsen (Rat City, Madelene, Byting) at The Norwegian Sound studio.
“Joining Eclipse Records means joining a legacy of powerful rock and metal music” says drummer Frode Andreassen. “We’re honored and ready to deliver!” Guitarist Daniel Anker-Goli adds “As soon as we were contacted by Eclipse Records, we were excited by the idea of working with them. We are quite happy to sign with them and look forward to releasing our new album.” Lead vocalist Charlotte Marlen Midtun continues, “We’re beyond stoked to join the Eclipse Records family… it’s time to turn things up to eleven!”
Guitarist Sveinung Sveen adds “New label. New energy. Same rock spirit. Thanks to Eclipse Records for believing in us!” Finally, bassist John Erik Soltvedt says “We are delighted to sign a record-deal with Eclipse Records and we are really looking forward to working with them. Hopefully this will be the start of a long and good relationship”.
Down in Flames, by Glasgow Kiss is a burst of sweet dichotomy, altered reflections, foils, doppelgangers, and visions of the self through enchanting and fractured perspectives. First off, the lyrics are devastating portraits of loneliness, toxicity, grief and loss, desire and darkness. The contrast; however, is the rhythm guitar sound: a bold power-rock groove that launches us into the stratosphere, almost as if the band first tempts us to make love with our own misery, just to shake it off and rock ‘til we drop. In conjunction with the band’s overall theme of aesthetic duality, lead vocalist Charlotte Marlen Midtun puts on a clinic of tonal dynamics and emotional depth. From captivating soaring high range to powerful gritty belting to delicate passages in the mid-range, her remarkable range makes for a compelling emotional performance. All things considered, Glasgow Kiss offer us Down in Flames so we can relate to their sorrow and share in their joy. They prove to us that the two opposite viewpoints can live simultaneously, that both can be true, that both make a beautiful, delicate balance. We can confide in Glasgow Kiss. We come to them with our demons, and they give us a safe space. We include them in our victories and they high-five us when we all reach the top of the mountain. The album was produced, mixed, and mastered by Peter Michelsen at The Norwegian Sound studio. Down In Flames features cover art designed by Frode Andreassen and Sveinung Sveen, and it is scheduled for release on December 12, 2025.
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Down In Flames track listing 01. Destiny 02. Down In Flames 03. On Your Own 04. The Wall 05. One Last Time 06. Forsaken 07. Those Wasted Years 08. Put the Blame On Me
Glasgow Kiss lineup Charlotte Marlen Midtun (Vocalist), Daniel Anker-Goli (Guitarist), Frode Andreassen (Drummer), John Erik Soltvedt (Bass), Sveinung Sveen (Guitarist)
No Clean Singing is now hosting the exclusive premiere of GRAVE HEX’s debut album “Vermian Death”, set for release on August 22nd, 2025 via Night Terrors Records (cassette) and Cavernous Records (CD).
Across its pestilent runtime, the record crawls with festering riffs, diseased grooves and the stench of decay, a grotesque statement of intent from one of Finland’s most vile new death metal entities.
With “Vermian Death”, GRAVE HEX confirm their place in the rotten tradition of Autopsy, Acephalix, Undergang and Morbific, delivering an album steeped in malice, grime and unrelenting morbidity.
I. Steeping Master Worm Flesh (3:25) II. Vultural Scourge (2:23) III. Den Of Evil (4:13) IV. Endless Impossible Constructs (5:13) V. Vermian Death (3:59) VI. Pungent Pulsating Pools Of Blood (2:33) VII. Halls Beneath The Primal Mere (5:34)
GRAVE HEX was (de)formed in Helsinki in March 2024 by Matti (of hardcore band Vainoa), Miikka (Vainoa), and Martti (ex-Loka, ex-Radien), united by a shared vision of primal, worm-ridden death metal.
Songwriting took off like a spontaneous blaze, and the material for the debut release came together quickly – written and rehearsed in short order, then recorded over three sessions during the summer of 2024.
The result, “Vermian Death”, is a crushing torrent of metal, steeped in cavernous soundscapes and feral lyrical themes.
Recording and mixing were handled by the band’s own Matti Vainionpää, while mastering was completed by Greg Wilkinson at Earhammer Studios. The cover art is an original piece commissioned from Slimeweaver.
Shortly after completing the album, the band welcomed Hanna on bass and is now preparing to unleash their bestial death worship live in 2025.
Line-up:
H. – Bass M. – Vocals, guitars M. – Vocals, guitars M. – Drums, vocals
Progressive black metal duo OBSIDIAN TONGUE will be embarking on a West Coast U.S. headliner next month! The trek will kick off in Seattle, WA on September 18 and will dominate 10 cities until the final stop in Spring Valley, CA on September 27. The tour will not only celebrate the release of OBSIDIAN TONGUE‘s latest studio album, ‘Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn.” The full itinerary can be found below!
‘Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn,’ which is out now via Profound Lore Records and can be ordered HERE.
Comprised of multi-instrumentalist Brendan Hayter (Thrawsunblat/Obsequiae live) and drummer Raymond Capizzo (Falls Of Rauros/Panopticon live), OBSIDIAN TONGUE returned to the all-analog Mystic Valley Studio, where their first two records were made, to print their Covid-era home sessions onto two-inch tape. Mixed and mastered in the analog domain as well by Alex Garcia-Rivera, ‘Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn’ boasts a unique and unmistakable sonic force amidst the modern digital landscape; created with a total absence of click tracks, quantization, or sound replacement of any kind.
OBSIDIAN TONGUE Tour Dates:
09/18: Seattle, WA @ BYC 09/19: Eugene, OR @ John Henry’s 09/20: Portland, OR @ High Water Mark 09/21: Olympia, WA @ The Crypt 09/22: Medford, OR @ Rockafairy Express 09/23: Nevada City, NV @ The Owl Cave 09/24: Santa Rosa, CA @ The Shop 09/25: Fresno, CA @ Summer Fox Brewing 09/26: Los Angeles, CA @ Five Star Bar 09/27: Spring Valley, CA @ The Bancroft
Tracklisting: 01 – Orphaned Spiritual Warrior 02 – Snakeskin Tunnel Colony 03 – Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn [LISTEN] 04 – To Forgive Oneself [WATCH] 05 – …And Still They Dream… 06 – Theater of Smoke & Wind
Lauded as USBM’s best kept secret, Obsidian Tongue has been on a steadfast artistic journey since their formation in 2009. They’ve never failed to retain the original mission of playing raw and cathartic melodic black metal as they journeyed further into psychedelic and progressive territories with each release following 2012’s self-released debut ‘Subradiant Architecture.’ While their debut won a passionate following for its perfect union of the grimy and the epic sides of black metal, it was 2013’s ‘A Nest of Ravens in the Throat of Time’ (Hypnotic Dirge Records) and its psychedelic dark metal that established their name more into the scene and showcased their ambitious nature even more.
2015’s 15-minute single ‘The Lakeside Redemption,’ with its progressive, haunting, dreamlike and triumphant elements, set the groundwork for their third full length, which took several years of tireless effort to complete. Released in Jan of 2020, ‘Volume III’ (Bindrune Recordings) was clearly the band’s magnum opus but all plans to support the album on the road became thwarted due to the pandemic. So all there was left to do was write even more music. This gradually led to a creation of not one, but three works: the first being 2024’s much-delayed self-released digital EP ‘The Stone Heart’ and the second being their fourth full-length album ‘Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn’ to be released via Profound Lore Records on May 30, 2025.
In the summer of 2024, Obsidian Tongue, comprised of vocalist/guitarist/bassist Brendan Hayter (Thrawsunblat/Obsequiae live) and drummer Raymond Capizzo (Falls Of Rauros/Panopticon live) returned to the all-analog Mystic Valley Studio, where their first two records were made, to print their Covid-era home sessions onto two-inch tape. Mixed and mastered in the analog domain as well by Alex Garcia-Rivera, ‘Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn’ boasts a unique and unmistakable sonic force amidst the modern digital landscape; created with a total absence of click tracks, quantization, or sound replacement of any kind.
The progressive black metal journey that is ‘Eclipsing Worlds of Scorn’ takes off immediately with the wrathful sounds of “Orphaned Spiritual Warrior” and “Snakeskin Tunnel Colony,” easily the band’s two heaviest tracks to date. These flow directly into the apocalyptic title track, and onto the vulnerable and surreal sounds of “To Forgive Oneself” leading into the acoustic instrumental “…And Still They Dream.” This dream ends with the triumphant “Theater of Smoke & Wind,” a true psychedelic black metal classic that still evokes some of the original feeling found on the band’s ‘Subradiant Architecture’ debut.
Sixteen years into the band’s existence, Obsidian Tongue clearly show no signs of running out of new ways to alter their sound – song by song, album by album.
“We Go To War (feat. Ray West)” introduced STEVE GORDON MIA‘s hard rock firepower. With his latest single “Pharaoh Lives”, Steve Gordon proves that even without words, the guitar alone can lead the charge. Now Steve Gordon shares some stories behind the songs.
First up, Steve Gordon talks about the meaning behind his song “We Go To War (feat. Ray West)”. He clarifies that the song is about relationships and not actual war. He explains that the song is about the feeling of being with a partner so much that you sometimes feel like you’re going crazy and need a minute to yourself. He reiterates that it’s “real life”, not “real war”.
Steve Gordon follows by talking about his instrumental rock track titled “Pharaoh Lives”. He explains that he didn’t name the track until it was completely finished because it didn’t have any lyrics to draw the title from. He decided on the name after listening to the track and feeling that the beginning of the song sounded “a little Egyptian”. He mentions his personal interest in the subject, including watching documentaries on King Tut and lost Egyptian treasures. Since pharaohs no longer exist, he felt that his pharaoh “lives in that song”, leading to the title “Pharaoh Lives”.
Known for his work on more than 50 Gold and Platinum albums alongside legends like Bon Jovi, Prince, Rob Thomas, James Ingram, Rita Marley, Betty Wright, Motley Crüe / 2 Live Crew, Morgan Wallen, Najee, Donell Jones, Natalie Cole, Celine Dion, Rod Stewart, Frank Sinatra, Aretha Franklin, Matt Kramer (Saigon Kick), Inner Circle, Brian Howe (Bad Company), Betty Wright, Phyllis Hyman, Regina Belle, Tito Jackson, Steve Gordon’s latest work proves he’s not just a master behind the scenes — he’s a commanding creative force in his own right.
Early Reviews:
“A cinematic instrumental rock and metal journey that speaks volumes without a single lyric.” – We Write About Music (USA)
“A ferocious rock guitar track that resurrects the intensity of classic guitar gods.” – Korli Blog (UK)
“Steve Gordon MIA celebrates his solo debut with an explosive instrumental rock instrumental track.” – Time for Metal (Germany)
“A sweeping, apocalyptic instrumental that showcases both precision and passion.” – Rockear.co (Latin America)
Spread Eagle’s Ray West on working with Steve Gordon, “Collaborating with my talented compadre Steve Gordon is all about the joy of making cool music, while having way too much fun. Steve’s got a high energy personality, and an approach to writing that is infectious, not to mention a maniacal sense of humor that will have you laughing so hard, your face will hurt.
Those who know his studio credits know how good his ears are, but as a musician he’s what I call “A two headed beast guitar player” because he not only writes the coolest solo’s, he’s also gifted with a great sense of rhythm, which for me is the icing on the cake.”
About Steve Gordon
Steve Gordon has contributed guitar work to some of the most iconic recordings & movie soundtracks of the past three decades. A seasoned studio and stage veteran, he’s worked with artists spanning Rob Thomas, Phil Collins, Aretha Franklin, Rod Stewart, Howard Hewett, Rita Marley, Wu-Tang Clan, and many more. As Steve Gordon MIA, he now channels that legacy into a solo career that fuses old-school power with modern cinematic metal.
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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