SoundsRock Agency is pleased to announce Italian LENITY LAKE to its roster family.
This is the vision behind Lenity Lake, the band formed in 2021 by vocalist Elisabetta Furlanetto, bassist Gianpaolo Falanga (Ashent, Order of Minerva), and guitarist Onofrio Falanga (Starsick System, Ashent).
Their mission? To connect diverse musical experiences and create a bold, uncompromising soundâfree from trends and genres. The only rule: turning authentic emotions into music.
Their debut EP, “Libra”, became the manifesto of this philosophy: a unique blend of pop melodies, post-prog elements, alternative metal, and djent passages. The journey began with the single “Fearless” (May 2023), followed by “Unveil” (October 2023), and “Cycles”, which marked the official release of âLibraâ in April 2024 and introduced drummer Paolo Ongaro (Quanah Parker) to the lineup. The chapter closed with “Hymn” in September 2024. Soon after, the band unveiled “Lithe”, the instrumental version of âLibraâ, offering the fans a fresh perspective on the tracks that defined their debut.
Now, Lenity Lake is ready to take the next step. After a year of writing and producing, 2025 gave birth to their first full-length album: nine brand-new tracks that evolve the sound introduced with âLibraâ while staying true to its roots. As for âLibraâ mixing and mastering were once again entrusted to Sebastian Sendon (Bleed From Within, Hopes Die Last, and many others), assistant to Adam “Nolly” Getgood for artists such as Periphery, Sleep Token, and Haken, while Ivan Moni Bidin handled drums and vocals at Artesonika Recording Studio, crafting a powerful, modern sound that reflects the band’s growth and identity. Lenity Lake is freedom. Experimentation. Coherence.
The new album is more than music, it’s a statement.
Italian rockers NAGUAL return with âHollowâ, their new single released through Volcano Records & Promotion and the second track from their forthcoming EP, due in October.
The release is part of the bandâs twentieth-anniversary celebrations and is accompanied by a documentary tracing their journey through archival footage, images and interviews with people who have shared and contributed to their story from 2006 to the present day.
Twenty years of music, live shows, records and evolution. âHollowâ emerges from that history without looking back with nostalgia: the new single is firmly focused on what comes next, becoming another key piece of Nagualâs forthcoming record. The track sits at the crossroads between the musical identity the band has developed over the years and a more immediate approach to songwriting. A sharp, compelling riff, a direct chorus and spacious, ethereal textures shape a song that also reveals echoes of The Sisters of Mercy, The Cure and early U2. âHollowâ explores a relationship suspended between presence and absence, intimacy and disorientation, ultimately turning the sense of emptiness suggested by its title into the emotional core of the song. Recorded during the sessions for the bandâs new project, the single follows âIf Onlyâ, the first track unveiled from the record earlier this year.
Watch the official video for âHollowâ:
âHollowâ therefore marks the next step towards the new EP, due in October as Nagual celebrate two decades of activity. Adding another dimension to the release is a documentary dedicated to the bandâs history, built around archival material, footage and interviews with people who have played a part in Nagualâs journey from 2006 to the present. More than simply a retrospective celebration, the film captures the human and artistic dimension of a project that has continued to evolve over two decades while preserving its identity. Active since 2006, Nagual have developed a musical language rooted in classic rock, progressive rock and blues, while also drawing from the alternative and grunge sounds of the 1990s. Their journey has unfolded through several releases and a constant process of musical evolution, with âHollowâ now marking another significant point along the way.
With a new single, a documentary and a new EP on the horizon, Nagualâs twentieth anniversary is not simply an opportunity to look back at what has been achieved, but above all the starting point for a new chapter in the bandâs story.
Watch the documentary â20 Unfashionable Yearsâ:
From Richmond, Virginia, SHY, LOW have a reputation as one of the most compelling voices within the modern instrumental underground. Their music speaks to fans of post-rock’s emotional grandeur and post-metal’s crushing intensity alike, while simultaneously appealing to listeners drawn to experimental, atmospheric, and cinematic forms of heavy music. The band’s ability to merge these seemingly disparate qualities has resulted in a body of work that is immediately recognizable and continually evolving.
Today, SHY, LOW reveal their new single ‘Purity Spiral’, the second from their forthcoming album album of the same name Purity Spiral, to be released 16th October via Pelagic Records.
The band comment: “‘Purity Spiral’ is an exploration of the feedback loop of technological dependency, and the effect it has on our relationships with others and ourselves. The more we worship the golden idolatry of growth, the further from our humanity we seem to stray. Self-isolation is a contagion destroying the bonds between us all.”Â
With âPurity Spiralâ, SHY, LOW continue their trajectory of artistic expansion and their fascination with movement, tension, and transformation, embracing a sound that is meticulously crafted and noticeably heavier; with devastating results. Building vast emotional landscapes through dynamic contrasts, layered textures, and patient, cinematic evolution, SHY, LOW use immersive repetition and tectonic weight to build tension through evolving patterns. While often associated with post-rock and post-metal, their music reaches beyond the familiar boundaries of either genre, drawing equally from cinematic atmosphere, crushing heaviness, ambient minimalism, and the emotional sweep of modern instrumental composition.
Luminous melodies, driving heaviness, layered textures, and carefully controlled tension allows Purity Spiral to move effortlessly between fragile moments of introspection and towering passages of intensity. Whether constructing intricate layers of harmony or driving songs toward explosive climaxes, there is a deep understanding of pacing, atmosphere, and the power of restraint. Momentum is at the heart of this album, through intricate rhythmic detail, and explosive bursts of energy, drums become the anchor and catalyst, supporting the band’s expansive arrangements while pushing them toward moments of cathartic release.
What distinguishes SHY, LOW is their ability to balance enormity with restraint. Their music unfolds patiently, allowing tension to accumulate through layers of texture, melody, and dynamics. Moments of delicate clarity often coexist with overwhelming weight, creating a sense of organic motion. At the core of the band’s sound lies an acute understanding of contrast. From shimmering, expansive passages to towering walls of distortion, the rhythm section provides both propulsion and atmosphere, becoming integral narrative voices that shape the emotion.
There is a disciplined sense of purpose in their writing, an understanding that every note serves a larger arc. SHY, LOW thrives in the space between introspection and catharsis, where subtle details become as impactful as the heaviest climaxes, and listeners are taken on a journey that is as visceral as it is profound.Â
Tracklisting:
1. Grace 2. The Bloat 3. Palmistry 4. Burning Fields 5. The Charging, Brazen Bull 6. Purity Spiral 7. Greenwood
Three legendary bands. Three unforgettable live albums. One epic collection.
Deko Entertainment proudly presents The Trifecta of ’80s Hard Rock Live, featuring classic live performances from Dokken, Slaughter, and Warrant, all newly remastered and available on stunning 180g colored vinyl.
Formed in Los Angeles in 1978, Dokken became one of hard rock’s defining acts with Billboard Hot 100 hits including “Alone Again,” “In My Dreams,” and “Burning Like a Flame.” The band has sold more than 10 million albums worldwide and remains one of the most influential names in melodic hard rock.
Slaughter, formed in Las Vegas in 1988, exploded onto the scene with their platinum debut Stick It To Ya. The album produced three Billboard Hot 100 singles, including “Fly To The Angels” (#19), “Up All Night” (#27), and “Spend My Life” (#39), helping establish the band as one of the era’s premier hard rock acts.
Formed in Hollywood, California, in 1984, Warrant achieved worldwide success with more than 10 million albums sold. Their double-platinum debut Dirty Rotten Filthy Stinking Rich featured the smash hit “Heaven,” which climbed to No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100, while subsequent releases cemented the band’s place in rock history.
First up is Dokkenâs Live From The Sun, available as a double LP housed in a deluxe gatefold jacket on blue vinyl, with limited bundles (100 copies only) signed by Reb Beach. Recorded on November 4, 1999, at the Sun Theatre in Anaheim, California during the Erase The Slate tour, the album captures the band delivering classics including “Alone Again,” “In My Dreams,” and more. As guitarist Reb Beach recalls: “That was a great time in my life and I had so much fun on that tour. I was a big Dokken fan and I was so thrilled to play those classic songs every night. Luckily, I had a good show. There is a super long solo in the song ‘Too High To Fly’ that was totally improvised every night, and I just lucked out that it was a good one, haha! That album rocks, for sure!”
Next is Slaughter’s Eternal Live, featuring performances recorded during late-1997 shows in Mexico City and Las Vegas. Available for the first time ever on vinyl, this LP comes packaged in a beautiful gatefold jacket on orange vinyl, with limited bundles (100 copies only) signed by Mark Slaughter and Dana Strum. One of the most significant aspects of Eternal Live is that it serves as a tribute to original guitarist Tim Kelly, who tragically lost his life in an automobile accident in 1998. These recordings capture some of Kelly’s final performances with the band and feature fan favorites including “Fly To The Angels” and “Up All Night.”
Rounding out the collection is Warrant’s Live 86-97, making its vinyl debut as a double LP, with limited bundles (100 copies only) signed by Erik Turner and Jerry Dixon. Recorded at Harpos Concert Theatre in Detroit, Michigan, on November 22, 1996, during the tour supporting Belly To Belly, the album delivers electrifying performances of hits including “Heaven,” “Cherry Pie,” “Down Boys,” and more. Original guitarist Erik Turner comments: “Warrant Live 86-97 captures the energy, attitude and good times that we are known for. These recordings are a snapshot of Warrant doing what we’ve always loved most, playing live. Crank it up!”
All three titles have been newly remastered for vinyl and pressed on audiophile-quality 180g colored vinyl, giving fans the opportunity to experience these classic live performances with enhanced sound and collectible packaging.
Dokken â Live From The Sun, Slaughter â Eternal Live, and Warrant â Live 86-97 are available now for pre-order from Deko Entertainment: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/specials
Founded in 2019, Kingwhipâs debut album Endless is an uncompromising statement of the bandâs songwriting and musical prowess. Released at the end of May, the album spices up the bandâs distinctive blend of grunge and heavy rock with catchy melodies, resulting in a raw and soulful nine-track record that remains cohesive from start to finish.
Also described as an alternative heavy band, Kingwhip comes from Finland. The band has strong roots in the Finnish music underground. Its members are known from, among others, Huora, one of Finlandâs most popular punk bands, as well as the cult-favourite Day Eleven and RytmihĂ€iriö.
âOur shared favourites include, for example, Alice In Chains and Black Sabbath, while the vocal melodies may echo artists such as Neil Young, David Bowie and Type O Negative,â says the bandâs vocalist and guitarist Janne Pajari.
The album features the previously released singles âWalk Awayâ, âLike A Wrecking Ballâ and âWhat A Time To Be Aliveâ. A music video has also been released for âWalk Awayâ.
Endless was recorded and produced by Timo VÀÀnÀnen at Saarisound Studio. The album was released both digitally and on vinyl.
Kingwhip released their first singles, âShut Up!â and âBrinkdishâ, in 2023. The following year saw the release of a six-track EP, after which the band took some time to focus on preparing their now-released debut album.
The album tracks: Walk Away              What A Time To Be Alive    Gettaway               All In, All Out Every Good Boy           Tumble                 Endless Highways         Hell Hangs Over           Like A Wrecking Ball
THE GHOULSTARS, the Finnish horror punk supergroup behind this year’s debut album The Dark Overlords of the Universe, have been confirmed as the opening act for TURMION KĂTILĂT’s Resodance Tour 2026. The band will play six dates across Finland between December 3 and December 19, 2026, hitting JyvĂ€skylĂ€, Joensuu, SeinĂ€joki, Oulu and Turku.
Before releasing a single track, The Ghoulstars had already built a reputation on the strength of their live shows, sharing stages with established acts and headlining gigs on the back of word of mouth alone. The Resodance dates mark their first extended run since the release of their debut, giving audiences a first look at how the album’s mix of metal riffing, punk rock choruses and B-movie theatrics translates to the stage.
The Ghoulstars x Turmion KĂ€tilöt â Resodance Tour 2026-2027: 3 December: JyvĂ€skylĂ€, FI @ Lutakko 4 December: JyvĂ€skylĂ€, FI @ Lutakko 5 December: Joensuu, FI @ Kerubi 11 December: SeinĂ€joki, FI @ Rytmikorjaamo 12 December: Oulu, FI @ Tarkastamo 19 December: Turku, FI @ Teatro
The tour follows the May 15th release of The Dark Overlords of the Universe via Season of Mist, mixed and mastered by V. Santura of Triptykon. Opening for Turmion KĂ€tilöt puts The Ghoulstars in front of one of Finland’s biggest cult live draws, a natural pairing for a band built on theatrical, genre-blurring performance.
The Dark Overlords of the Universe remains available now across digital download, CD digipak and 12″ vinyl gatefold, including a coloured yellow, red and white marbled pressing. With the Resodance dates approaching, there’s no better window to catch up on the album before hearing it live.
They Dance Upon Our Graves (3:52) Full runtime: 33:37
Old crusty metalheads can be stuck in their ways, but THE GHOULSTARS are a freshâand frighteningâblast from the past. Since invading the land of the living back in 2021, the horror punk supergroup has captivated press and tantalized crowds in their native haunt of Finland without releasing a single bloody track. Until now! Evil mastermind Markus âDaddy Ghoulâ Laakso and his fellow pop-culture junkies are raising the cobwebbed curtain from their blockbuster debut album. On The Dark Overlords of the Universe, no tome is too sacred for these ghouls to summon back to life!
âThe Dark Overlords of the Universe is a love letter to our fifteen-year-old selvesâ, Laakso says. âItâs crammed with headbanging metal riffs, shout-along punk rock choruses, B-movie easter eggs, â80s aesthetics, surprising curveballs and the sheer joy of all the pieces falling into the right places. Move over, Rover, and let the ghouls take over!â.
Despite their ghostly appearance, The Ghoulstars are a collection of real talent. Axeman Laakso and goose-bumping drummer Toni âGhoulioâ Ronkainen shared a past life together in the Top Ten charting Finnish death-doom band Kuolemanlaakso. Bassist Markus âHella Ghoulâ Makkonen formerly haunted the low end for Season of Mist labelmates Hooded Menace while moonhowler Arthur âLL Ghoul Aâ Thure croons for the stoner rockers Thermate.
Banding The Ghoulstars together is a freaky obsession with the classic metal, punk and movies that blew their minds as kids. The Dark Overlords of the Universe is named after the many-teethed mutants from the 1986 cult classic Howard the Duck. âI grew up during a time when movies in Finland were censored, so my hobby was collecting uncensored VHS tapes of horror and sci-fi movies any way I couldâ, Laakso reveals. As a young skeleton, he frequently raided European record store crates for The Misfits, Bad Religion and obscure metal finds though the albumâs lead single spun off from his schooling in the U.S. With Mötley CrĂŒeâs pomp and the canât-do attitude of Twisted Sister roaming its halls, lead single âToo Ghoul for Schoolâ is jam-packed with more fun-filled â80s antics than Saturday afternoon detention.
âFast Times at Ridgemont High, The Lost Boys and Ferris Buellerâs Day Off are some of my favorite moviesâ, Laakso applauds. âI love the cliched characters: the nerds, the jocks, the cool kids and the rebels. They remind me of my junior high school daysâ.
To bring their ingenious creation to life, The Ghoulstars summoned V. Santura of the mighty Triptykon for the mixing and mastering of The Dark Overlords of the Universe. âGraverobbers from Outer Spaceâ pays homage to Ed Woodâs B-horror classic Plan 9 from Outer Space with a straight-up headbanging chorus, though not many clear-cut punk rippers are enlivened by a doomy C-part and gĂŒiro. âThatâs one of my favorite moments on the albumâ, Laakso recalls before relishing the songâs death metal finish. The Wolfman, a zombie apocalypse, the brain that wouldnât die and other cultishly beloved touchstones jump out during the albumâs crisp 34-minute runtime. Though the band also enter original plots to horrorâs hallowed crypt. Set amidst the cruel unfeeling world of the Wild West, âThe Dead in Purgatoryâ rides a galloping melody after Morriconeâs heart into a sunset thatâs colored by the fifty shades of Volbeat.
âNo spoilers, but all cowboy hats aside, that song deals with feeling hopeless and abandoned by someone close to you who needs but refuses your helpâ, teases Laakso.
The Ghoulstars may be undead, but thereâs nothing pale or lifeless about The Dark Overlords of the Universe. The title track crosses surf beats, heavy riffing and a hair-raising transition into a chorus thatâs absolutely to die for. âWe canât wait to unleash this delightful horror upon the worldâ, Daddy Ghoul says with an ominous glint in his bloodshot eye. âAs V. Santura told me: âThe record is unique, catchy and a really fun listenââ.
With The Dark Overlords of the Universe, The Ghoulstars direct a monstrously catchy mash-up between metal, punk and B-horror.
Lineup: Markus “Daddy Ghoul” Laakso â Guitars Toni “Ghoulio” Ronkainen â Drums Arthur “LL Ghoul A” Thure â Vocals Markus “Hella Ghoul” Makkonen â Bass
Guest Musicians: Mathias “Vreth” LillmĂ„ns (…and Oceans, Finntrol) â Backing Growls Tommi “Tuple” Salmela (Tarot, Raskasta Joulua, Lazy Bones) â Backing Vocals on “The Dark Overlords of the Universe”)
Production Credits: Produced by Markus Laakso. Guitars recorded by Markus Laakso and Erkka NĂ€rhi. Vocals recorded by Markus Laakso and Mathias “Vreth” LillmĂ„ns. Drums recorded by Erkka NĂ€rhi. Bass recorded by Samu MĂ€nnikkö and Markus Laakso. Percussion recorded by Markus Laakso. Mixed & Mastered by V. Santura at Woodshed Studio in Germany.
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