BRUCE DICKINSON: New Solo Album Planned for 2027

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In an interview with Charlie Kendall’s Metalshop, Bruce Dickinson revealed his plans for a new solo album. After the highly successful 2024 release The Mandrake Project, things can now continue with fresh energy – but despite the drive and numerous demos, the road to a finished album is still long.

A rough target date of 2027 has been mentioned for the release and an accompanying tour, but the recording schedule is already more concrete. From January to April 2026, there’s a window in which Bruce Dickinson apparently has time alongside his activities as Iron Maiden frontman.

In the conversation, he explains:

 “We’re going in the studio in January next year to record the album with Brendan Duffey, who remixed ‘Balls To Picasso’ and did an amazing job. So we go in the studio with him in January, and we are looking to release the album in ’27… The amazing band that is gonna record the new record with me is gonna be the same band that toured in Europe with me, and it’s gonna be the same band that’s gonna tour with me in 2027 when we release the new record. Or at least that’s the idea anyway, to release a new record.”

The singer also goes into how many creative ideas have already flowed into the album; there will definitely be no shortage of material.

Accordingly, we’ll still need a bit of patience before the first results from the studio can be heard. In the meantime, you can watch the complete interview here:

GAEREA Sign with Century Media Records, New Song ‘Submerged’ Out Now

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Century Media Records is proud to announce the signing of Portugal’s GAEREA. With a decade behind them, cutting a swath through various shades of darkened metal, they’ve arrived, a beautiful enigma of passion and extremity. Said Britain’s Metal Hammer of GAEREA’s 2024 album, “Coma”: “When they put their cloaked heads down, GAEREA indubitably delivers the goods. The dizzying speed and masterful changes in [songs like] ‘World Ablaze’ are majestic.”

Said GAEREA about their signing with global metal powerhouse, Century Media: “A new era, a new home We are now part of the Century Media Records big family.”

To announce their signing, GAEREA are releasing their first new track with Century Media Records, “Submerged” with its eye-mangling accompanying video:

The track, which was produced by the band and longtime collaborator, Miguel Tereso of Demigod Recordings, further entwines the thorny branches of musical and emotional possibility that the band has built a sizable reputation on, both live and on record.

GAEREA are currently working on their Century Media debut LP, due for release in early 2026. Recent months have seen them bringing their energized and expressionistic live show to stages all over Europe, headlining to sold out crowds as well as festivals including Czech’s Brutal Assault, Belgium’s Alcatraz and Germany’s Summer Breeze. In October and November, GAEREA will join labelmates, Orbit Culture on the Swedish upstarts’ headline tour of the UK and Europe for their upcoming Century Media debut, “Death Above Life”.

“We are excited to be working with GAEREA and their team,” states Century Media Vice President of A&R, Mike Gitter. “They are a rare band that transcends convenient genres and suggests something deeper on both musical, but also spiritual levels. In many ways, their story is just beginning.” 

GAEREA on tour as special guests with ORBIT CULTURE, support by Atlas
21.10.25 (DE) Hamburg – Martkhalle
22.10.25 (DE) Berlin – Columbia Theater
24.10.25 (PL) Warsaw – Proxima
25.10.25 (PL) Krakow – Kwadrat
26.10.25 (DE) Dresden – Parkhotel
27.10.25 (CZ) Prague – ROXY
28.10.25 (AT) Vienna – Simm City
29.10.25 (DE) Munich – Backstage Werk
31.10.25 (CH) Zürich – Komplex 457
01.11.25 (DE) Frankfurt – Batschkapp
02.11.25 (DE) Cologne – Carlswerk Vicotria Hall
04.11.25 (BE) Antwerp – Trix
05.11.25 (FR) Lille – Splendid
06.11.25 (FR) Paris – Bataclan
08.11.25 (UK) Manchester – Damnation Festival
10.11.25 (UK) Newcastle – NX
11.11.25 (UK) Glasgow – SWG3
12.11.25 (UK) Leeds – Stylus
14.11.25 (UK) Wolverhampton – KK Steel Mill
15.11.25 (UK) Bristol – SWX
16.11.25 (UK) London – Electric Ballroom
19.11.25 (NL) Eindhoven – Effenaar
21.11.25 (SE) Malmö – Slagthuset
22.11.25 (SE) Goteborg – Flimstudios
24.11.25 (FIN) Helsinkii – House Of Culture
26.11.25 (SE) Stockholm – Fallan
27.11.25 (NO) Oslo – Rockefeller
28.11.25 (SE) Karlstad – Nojesfabriken
29.11.25 (DK) Copenhagen – Pumpehuset
30.11.25 (DK) Copenhagen – Pumpehuset

GAEREA online:
https://www.gaerea.com/
https://www.instagram.com/gaerea_
https://www.facebook.com/gaerea/
https://www.tiktok.com/@gaereaofficial

PARADISE LOST Deliver Goth Metal Masterpiece ‘Tyrants Serenade’

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Legends of doom, PARADISE LOST have debuted their riveting 3rd single ‘Tyrants Serenade,’ a 4+ minute goth metal opus of epic proportions and bleak new staple in the band’s celebrated catalog. The standout track is found on their eagerly awaited album Ascension, out September 19th from Nuclear Blast Records. 

Giving context to the song, vocalist Nick Holmes says: 
“Observing the death of an individual, and subsequently, how the transition of seasons evokes fond memories. The God of Malevolence serves as an internal voice to dismantle those cherished memories and reintroduces the initial anguish of loss.“

On one of their boldest singles to date, PARADISE LOST meld crunchy riffs and soaring guitar melodies with juxtaposing anthemic clean and harsh vocals. The memorable new track is accompanied by a stunning video directed by longtime collaborator Ash Pears (HOST, BLOODBATH, KATATONIA).

In celebration of the new album, PARADISE LOST has also announced a handful of intimate signing sessions and a record release show in Leeds, UK. Tickets are available now at https://tix.to/Ascension.

Sep 20 – Sheffield, UK @ Bear Tree (4PM BST) – Signing Session
Sep 21 – Birmingham, UK @ HMV (2PM BST) – Signing Session
Sep 22 – Leeds, UK @ Brudenell Social Club (7PM BST) – Record Release Show
Sep 24 – London, UK @ Rough Trade East (12PM BST) – Signing Session

Stream ‘Tyrants Serenade: https://paradiselost.bfan.link/tyrants-serenade

Pre-order Ascension: https://paradiselost.bfan.link/ascension

PARADISE LOST’s first album in 5 years, following 2020’s critically acclaimed Obsidian, was produced by guitarist Gregor Mackintosh and mixed/mastered by Lawrence Mackrory. Ascension is a testament to the band’s longevity and relevance over their 35+ year career, encompassing their signature styles of gothic, death and doom fans have cherished along the way. 

Ascension’s album cover fittingly features the painting The Court of Death (1870-1902) by renowned British artist George Frederic Watts, which hangs in the Tate Gallery in London. The painting depicts Death as an enthroned angel flanked by allegorical figures of Silence and Mystery guarding sunrise and the star of hope, while a warrior surrenders his sword and a duke his coronet, showing that worldly status offers no protection. The painting’s bleak, prophetic vision embodies Ascension’s dark, tormented soundscapes as mournful verses collide with dire, foreboding riffs.

Commenting on the record, Holmes states: 
“Ascension is a cavalcade of molten misery, a vigorous sorrow filled stroll through a wicked world of glorious triumph and pitiful tragedy.”  

BANGOUT Sign with Wanikiya Record for New Album “Paradise ’99”

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With immense enthusiasm and great pride, Wanikiya Record/Promotion is thrilled to announce the entry of BangOut into its prestigious roster – a true stage machine and musical powerhouse that has been setting the Italian and European hard’n heavy scene on fire since 2010!

Formed in 2010, BangOut have built a solid and consistent career over the years, driven by a clear musical vision: combining the raw energy and rage of pure hard rock with a modern, aggressive, and direct sound. Their debut album, the explosive “Rotten Roll”, served as their calling card, allowing them to conquer hundreds of stages across Italy and beyond, winning over fans and insiders alike with adrenaline-fueled and impactful performances.

After a period of pause and reflection, the band is reborn with a brand-new lineup and a clear artistic vision.

Today, BangOut are:
NASH – Vocals & Rhythm Guitar
VIC – Lead Guitar & Vocals
MÄKK8 – Bass & Vocals
FILL – Drums

THE NEW ALBUM “PARADISE ’99”: THE REBIRTH OF A SOUND
From their personal and musical evolution comes “PARADISE ’99”, an album that represents a true creative rebirth. The record is a pure blast of power, blending hard rock, heavy metal, grunge, and pop influences, shaping BangOut’s sound into something both instantly recognizable and absolutely contemporary.

A work that breaks boundaries, elevating the band to a new level – staying true to their roots while boldly projecting into the future.

A NEW ALLIANCE: BANGOUT & WANIKIYA RECORD/PROMOTION
BangOut’s entry into the Wanikiya Record/Promotion roster marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter for the band, now supported by a professional team for the international promotion of their new album – including radio airplay, interviews, reviews, and much more.

A synergy born from shared values, passion for music, and the desire to blow everything away… with style!

Get ready – BangOut are back… hungrier, stronger, and more inspired than ever. With “PARADISE ’99” on the horizon and a fiery team backing them, the band is ready to conquer audiences once again – stage after stage, note after note.

Rock is alive. Hard’n heavy is back. Its name is BANGOUT.

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

EVOKEN Announce New Album “Mendacium” + Unleash First Single ‘Matins’

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The most prominent and significant American death/funeral doom emissaries, EVOKEN, succeed their 2018 landmark album ‘Hypnagogia’ with their seventh full-length opus, ‘Mendacium’. Set for release on October 17 via Profound Lore Records, the new work promises to be one of the darkest and most oppressive albums in the band’s unparalleled repertoire.

To offer a first glimpse into the record’s sonic landscape, EVOKEN have unleashed the single and album opener ‘Matins’. The band comments on the single: “‘Matins’ is a peek into a reality“. “Religion is regarded by the common people as true, by the wise as false, and by rulers as useful” – Seneca. 

Where EVOKEN‘s latest album ‘Hypnagogia’ would see the band capture and focus on a more melancholic, tangible, and even more of an accessible sonic design, ‘Mendacium’ takes that acute shift back to the monumental dirge-like dread and woeful catacombic and disharmonious heaviness reminiscent of the band’s ‘Quietus’ and ‘Antithesis of Light’ masterworks. All while still encapsulating the tectonic-shifting nature of their ‘Caress of the Void’ and ‘Atra Mors’ releases while venturing more through classic gothic audial textures and even treading a little down experimental mire as well, reminiscing an aura seeping from such luminary artists as Dead Can Dance, Monumentum, and Disembowelment.

To signal this shift in sound harking back to this previous era, the band would recall the services of producer Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal who worked with EVOKEN on their ‘Antithesis of Light’ and ‘Quietus’ albums respectively. The result being ‘Mendacium’ capturing a sepulchral heaviness saturated in ambience with even more of an emphasis on deathlike dread and anguish; an ambience reflecting the depths and catacombs of an ancient cathedral or monastery, ultimately defining ‘Mendacium’ as EVOKEN’s most powerful sounding album to date.

Cover by ‘Worthless’

Tracklist:

  1. Matins
  2. Lauds
  3. Prime
  4. Terce
  5. Sext
  6. None
  7. Vesper
  8. Compline

Thematically ‘Mendacium’ bestows an intriguing concept and story. It tells the tale of a 14th century elder Benedictine monk with malady from illness preventing him from leaving his room within the monastery he dwells within. His faith and service to God can never be satiated. Slowly declining in health and sleepless from continuous pain, the monk encounters a hideous entity emerging through a tear in reality. The story questions, is the torment of this monk by each passing hour being inflicted by this entity or is it all within his own mind?

‘Mendacium’ will be out on October 17 via Profound Lore Records
and is now available for pre-order at THIS LOCATION

EVOKEN are:
Vince Verkay
John Paradiso
Don Zaros
Dave Wagner
Randy Cavanaugh

For more info visit:
https://evokendoom.net
https://www.instagram.com/evoken_doom_official/
https://www.facebook.com/evokenhell/
https://evokenofficial.bandcamp.com
https://www.instagram.com/profoundlorerecords/
https://www.facebook.com/profoundlorerecords/

THE NUDGE UNIT’s Self-Titled Debut Album Out Now

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Progressive metal/rock project The Nudge Unit proudly announces the release of their long-awaited self-titled debut album, The Nudge Unit, now available for digital streaming and purchase.

Blending intricate musicianship, dynamic arrangements, and experimental soundscapes, the album showcases the band’s innovative approach to progressive music. The record features the exceptional drumming talents of Mark Zonder (known for his work with Fates Warning, Warlord, and Spirits of Fire), adding a powerful and precise rhythmic backbone to the band’s sonic journey.

Listeners can stream the album on all major digital platforms or purchase a digital copy directly via Bandcamp: https://thenudgeunit.bandcamp.com/album/the-nudge-unit

For fans of progressive rock and metal, The Nudge Unit offers a captivating exploration of musical complexity and emotional depth.

https://pentesilearoad.com/the-nudge-unit
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561931490144
https://www.instagram.com/tnu_the_nudge_unit/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5mEI2QKUFrzpzyUVngQ9XJ