Polish atmospheric black/epic doom metal solo project Divine Sovereign has announced a new album, Autaxia Chronicles: A House Divided, due out via Wormholedeath. The first single, “Heresy,” is available now as an audiostream video.
A House Divided is the second installment in the Autaxia Chronicles series, picking up where 2025’s Dawn of a New Age left off. Where the first album treated religious fanaticism as a unifying force, people bound together against oppression, this one examines its opposite: how the same beliefs can fracture societies from within. The album draws on the historical reality that nearly every major religion, from early Christianity and Islam to Buddhism and Judaism, carries its own legacy of schism and doctrinal conflict. In the Autaxia universe, things are no different. With the independence war concluded and the planet’s inhabitants now in control of their world, their psionic abilities begin to fail. The king and his priests resort to increasingly brutal rituals in pursuit of what they believe is the species’ ultimate destiny: immortality.
The concept behind A House Divided explores the other side of the same coin examined on the first record, religion as a force of division rather than unity, and how that dynamic plays out across different faiths and different eras, both in real history and in Autaxia’s. Musically, the project draws on the atmospheric and epic traditions of Ethereal Shroud, Panopticon, Gallowbraid, and Atlantean Kodex, building long-form songs designed to carry the weight of the story they tell.
Tracklist:
Heresy
The Price
Pledge
Battle Below Mountain Range
Words of King
About Divine Sovereign
Divine Sovereign is a Polish atmospheric black/epic doom metal solo project founded in 2023. The project tells the ongoing story of Autaxia, a planet where an advanced species discovers the ruins of a once-great civilization. Autaxia Chronicles: Dawn of a New Age was released in 2025 via Wormholedeath.
Elevate Records announces the release of “Facing The Mirror”, the first single by SILVER HORSES taken from their upcoming album “Weird Tales”, out 13 June 2026.
A fast, hard-hitting hard rock track perfectly balanced between the echoes of classic ’70s rock and a thoroughly contemporary edge. “Facing The Mirror” is the ideal calling card for an album set to be one of the most significant chapters in the band’s career.
The single artwork — a young woman gazing into a mirror, seeing herself reflected as an older woman, surrounded by candelabras and gothic atmosphere — captures the essence of the song: an intimate, unfiltered confrontation with time, choices, and who we have become.
Silver Horses are Jacopo “Jack” Meille on vocals (Tygers of Pan Tang, Sainted Sinners, Mantra), Gianluca Galli on guitars (Mantra, Secret Alliance), Andrea Castelli on bass (Mantra, Shabby Trick), and Matteo “Bona” Bonini on drums: four musicians with decades of experience, united by a shared vision and a passion for authentic rock.
“Facing The Mirror” is available now on all digital platforms. The album “Weird Tales” follows on 13 June, released via Elevate Records.
Swedish heavy metal veterans LION’S SHARE are celebrating the success of their comeback album “Inferno” with the release of a brand-new video for “We Are What We Are”.
Having now surpassed the 1 million mark on Spotify, the track has become one of the standout songs on “Inferno” and proves that classic heavy metal still holds a strong place in today’s scene.
Vocalist Nils Patrik Johansson explains the message behind “We Are What We Are”:
“The lyrics are basically about ignoring all the politics and bullshit around us and just doing our own thing. We simply live and breathe heavy metal. It’s a tribute to ourselves, our lifestyle, and all the hardcore heavy metal fans out there.”
The video was shot in an abandoned industrial wasteland and directed once again by Tom Wouda, who was also responsible for the band’s successful “Pentagram” video.
Guitarist Lars Chriss comments:
“Funny enough, part of the ruin we filmed in actually collapsed not long afterwards. We still don’t know if it was the riffs or all the flames we unleashed during the shoot.”
“Inferno”, released in March this year via Metalville, was LION’S SHARE’s first studio album in 17 years and has been widely hailed as one of the strongest in the band’s career – it combines the darkness, melody and power of classic heavy metal with a modern, edgy production.
TRACKLIST “Inferno”
01. PENTAGRAM [04:03] 02. WE ARE WHAT WE ARE [04:10] 03. WE WILL ROCK [03:45] 04. THE LION’S TRIAL [05:31] 05. BAPTIZED IN BLOOD [03:58] 06. LIVE FOREVER [04:43] 07. CHAIN CHILD [04:31] 08. ANOTHER DESIRE [04:36] 09. RUN FOR YOUR LIFE [06:56]
ALBUM CREDITS Produced and mixed by: Lars Chriss Mastered by: Mike Lind All songs written by: Lars Chriss & Nils Patrik Johansson COVER ART & BOOKLET DESIGN BY: Blekkmark Design Studio
Nils Patrik Johansson – Vocals Lars Chriss – Guitars Andy Loos – Bass Kay Backlund – Keyboards Anuviel (Saecred Spirit) – Keyboards Fredrik Johansson – Drums
LIVE LINE UP Nils Patrik Johansson – vocals Lars Chriss – guitar Andy Loos – bass Magnus Ulfstedt – drums
PERPETUAL FIRE are proud to announce the release of the new official music video for the instrumental track “Roll The Dice”, available from May 17, 2026.
The song, which is also the title track of the band’s fifth album released last November through Wanikiya Record/Promotion by Mr. Jack, comes to life through a video capturing all the energy of Perpetual Fire’s recent live shows, blending concert footage with backstage moments.
A journey straight into the heart of the band — between the stage, adrenaline, and pure passion.
ARCH ENEMY + THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER will return to North American stages this Fall on a co-headlining tour. The Wrath Across America tour runs from October 5th through November 19 and includes a performance at this year’s edition of Aftershock. Additional support will be provided by Septicflesh, Crypta, and Thrown Into Exile. The Black Dahlia Murder‘s latest journey follows their recent and wildly successful Spring Fling US headlining tour.
Comments THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER drummer Alan Cassidy. “I’d take my arch enemy to see THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER and ARCH ENEMY!…Then throw them in the pit. See you this Fall!“
Comments ARCH ENEMY guitarist Michael Amott, “North America, we are proud to announce our return, joined by the formidable BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, alongside special guests Septicflesh, Crypta and Thrown Into Exile. An exceptional lineup, built for those who live and breathe pure fucking metal! We look forward to bringing you a new era of ARCH ENEMY to a city near you. Be there!“
Various pre-sales begin Wednesday, May 20 at 10am local time and run through Thursday, May 21 at 10pm local time. The regular on-sale is set for Friday, May 22 at 10am local time. Get tickets HERE.
All confirmed dates are below.
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER + ARCH ENEMY w/ special guests Septicflesh, Crypta, Thrown Into Exile: 10/05 – Riverside, CA – Municipal Auditorium 10/06 – Phoenix, AZ – Marquee 10/08 – Salt Lake City, UT – Rockwell at The Complex 10/09 – Denver, CO – Fillmore 10/11 – Dallas, TX – Echo 10/12 – Houston, TX – House of Blues 10/13 – San Antonio, TX – Aztec Theatre 10/15 – Orlando, FL – Beacham 10/16 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Revolution 10/18 – Tampa, FL – Jannus 10/20 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Heaven) 10/21 – Charlotte, NC – Fillmore 10/22 – Raleigh, NC – Ritz 10/24 – New York, NY – Palladium Times Square 10/25 – Silver Spring, MD – Fillmore Silver Spring 10/26 – Philadelphia, PA – TLA 10/28 – Worcester, MA – Palladium Worcester 10/30 – Quebec City, QC – Videotron Centre Hall 10/31 – Montreal, QC – Olympia 11/01 – Toronto, ON – Danforth 11/03 – Chicago, IL – Concord Music Hall 11/04 – Detroit, MI – Royal Oak Music Theatre 11/05 – Cleveland, OH – Agora 11/07 – Minneapolis, MN – Fillmore 11/08 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre 11/09 – Saskatoon, SK – Coors Event Centre 11/11 – Calgary, AB – MacEwan Hall 11/12 – Edmonton, AB – Midway 11/14 – Vancouver, BC – The Key 11/16 – Seattle, WA – Showbox
THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER continues to tour in support of their critically adored tenth studio album, Servitude, released in 2024 via Metal Blade Records. “At a brisk thirty-three minutes, there’s no real fat, just a collection of raging riffs and solid gold grooves that never overstays its welcome…,” lauded Blabbermouth. “Whether wallowing in grim, doomy waters on ‘Mammoth’s Hand,’ or blasting away like some crazed, nihilistic army of intergalactic ghouls on ‘Transcosmic Blueprint’ and climactic hook avalanche ‘Utopia Black,’ this is an album that nobly delivers the goods, while screaming defiance at the stars. Everybody involved should be immensely proud.” Metal Injection accurately hailed a record of, “fucking killer death metal,” Distorted Sound crowned THE BLACK DAHLIA MURDER, “one of melodeath’s greatest, most consistent bands,” while Kerrang wrote, “…the release of Servitude faces down existential concerns with determination and defiance.” Added Last Rites, “Servitude doesn’t feel like a debut because it’s unpolished or full of missteps; it feels like a debut because it’s brimming with a fresh energy and feels like it’s only hinting at what could be in store.“
Forged in 1996 by Swedish guitar hero Michael Amott, ARCH ENEMY has spent three decades carving out a singular legacy at the intersection of extremity and melody. ARCH ENEMY quickly evolved into one of the defining forces of modern extreme metal with their razor-edged riffing, twin-guitar leads and anthemic songwriting that has carried the band from underground acclaim to global festival dominance. Across a formidable catalogue of eleven studio albums – from the cult-classic Black Earth (1996) to genre milestones like Wages of Sin (2001) and the arena-conquering works of the 2000s – ARCH ENEMY has continuously reshaped their sound without compromising its core intensity. A defining aspect of their evolution has been the succession of charismatic frontwomen: Angela Gossow’s revolutionary arrival in 2001 helped break gender barriers in extreme metal, while her successor Alissa White-Gluz fronted the band through a highly successful era, delivering critically acclaimed releases such as War Eternal (2014), Will To Power (2017), Deceivers (2022), and 2025’s Blood Dynasty. Relentless touring and an unwavering commitment to technical precision have cemented ARCH ENEMY as one of metal’s most enduring live acts, a band whose identity has remained anchored by Amott’s vision even as lineups shifted around him. Now, in 2026, ARCH ENEMY enters a bold new chapter: The band has unveiled former Once Human vocalist Lauren Hart as their new frontwoman, ushering in a revitalized era. Their latest single, “To The Last Breath,” serves as both a statement of intent and rebirth while retaining the band’s trademark ferocity by introducing a fresh vocal dynamic. With a renewed lineup, big European Summer festival appearances and a lengthy North American tour announced for the fall, ARCH ENEMY stand poised once again to redefine their own legacy – louder, sharper, and more unyielding than ever.
Swedish rock powerhouse Satan Takes A Holiday return with their new single Good Ones, released May 22, continuing the second chapter of their ambitious album project Covering Our Tracks, culminating in the full album release on September 18 (pre-order link).
Following the release of Covering Our Tracks: Part 1 and the opening single State Trooper, the band continue to unfold the project in real time — not simply as a collection of covers, but as a bold reimagining of rock history. By reshaping influential songs with their signature blend of garage rock, punk attitude and modern edge, Satan Takes A Holiday treat the past and present alike as raw material: something to challenge, energize and make entirely their own.
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With Good Ones, originally by Charli XCX, the band turn their attention to modern pop — transforming a sleek, hook-driven track into a raw, driving indie rock cut with a sharp punk edge. Retaining the irresistible melody and core tension of the original, their version amplifies the grit, distortion and urgency, pushing the song into new territory.
“Charli first came onto my radar in 2011 with her debut EP Stay Away, possibly via our mutual collaborator, producer Patrik Berger,”Fred from the band explains. “However it happened, I’ve been hooked ever since. And when ‘Good Ones’ dropped a few years ago, it went straight into my STAH folder of potential covers.
Lo-fi, distorted drum and bass gelling with a sticky synth line and an irresistible melody. Maybe it hits harder than she originally intended — but we don’t care, we love it.”
The result is immediate, punchy and high-voltage — a fearless reinterpretation that highlights Satan Takes A Holiday’s instinct-driven approach and their ability to bridge genres without losing their identity.
EP Tracklist — Covering Our Tracks: Part 1 01. Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World (Ramones) feat. Rockenrollex 02. Gettin’ Away With Murder (Baby Grande) feat. Nicke Andersson 03. You’re the One That I Want(Travolta/Newton-John — Grease) 04. I Can’t Stop Thinking About It X Shady Lady & The Malefactor (The Dirtbombs) feat. Danne McKenzie 05. Rumble! 2026 (Link Wray)
As Covering Our Tracks continues to unfold, the band reinforce their position as one of Sweden’s most dynamic rock acts — honoring the lineage of rock and pop while carving out their own path forward into 2026. Here’s what the rollout plan looks like leading up to the album:
May 1st – State Trooper May 22 – Good Ones June 19 – Dream Baby Dream August 21 – Bang September 18 – Covering Our Tracks (full album)
Over the years, Satan Takes A Holiday have built a strong international following through extensive touring across Europe and high-profile support slots with acts such as KISS, The Sonics, Juliette Lewis, Backyard Babies and Imperial State Electric. Their releases have earned praise from Classic Rock, Louder Sound and Rock Hard, alongside radio support from BBC 6 Music — including spins from Iggy Pop — as well as Sweden’s P3 and Bandit Rock.
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Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
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