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MYSTFALL Release Single for Upcoming Album Title Track ‘Embers Of A Dying World’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 21, 2026
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photo by Peter Papapetros

Mystfall has released “Embers Of A Dying World”, second single taken from the eponymous new album to be released on March 20 by Scarlet Records.

STREAM IT here.

“Embers Of A Dying World”:

  • sophomore record for the Greek symphonic metal band led by soprano singer Marialena Trikoglou;
  • produced, mixed and mastered by Dionisis Christodoulatos (Sorrowful Angels) at CFN Recordings Studios;
  • cover and full artwork by Giannis Nakos/Remedy Art Design (Kamelot, Amaranthe, Evergrey);

FFO: Nightwish, Epica, Within Temptation, Xandria, Two Steps From Hell;

artowrk by Giannis Nakos/Remedy Art Design

“Embers Of A Dying World” tracklist:

1 Whispers In The Tempest
2 Embers Of A Dying World
3 Guardians Of The Earth
4 The Nectar And The Pain
5 Sleeper In The Abyss
6 Fading Memories
7 Crimson Dawn
8 Cosmic Legends
9 Echoes Of Archadia
10 Remnants Of Tomorrow

Total running time – 38:20

PRE-SAVE/PRE-ORDER the album.

The second studio album of the Greek symphonic metal ensemble, led by the extraordinary voice of soprano singer Marialena Trikoglou, will seduce the listener and take him to a journey in a world of dark and dreamy cinematic atmospheres.

“Embers Of A Dying World” depicts an alternative dimension where dreams are alive and fighting with nightmares to keep the human spirit intact. The main concept of the album is about the consequences of every person’s actions on Earth, and each song is a story yet untold.

What will remain on this planet if we keep destroying everything around us? How could we survive the ordeal? Is there hope for a better future? Find the answers and feel the emotions through the tracklist of this majestic symphonic metal opera.

Mystfall:
Marialena Trikoglou – vocals
Aris Baris – guitar
Stelios Vrotsakis – bass, vocals
Dimitris Miglis – drums

MESSA Announce First UK & European Headline Tour

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 21, 2026
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Italian doom metal band MESSA are pleased to announce their first UK & European headline tour following the release last year of their critically acclaimed album THE SPIN.

MESSA mesmerised audiences last autumn on their support run with Paradise Lost. They’re currently playing a series of sold-out shows in their home country of Italy and are looking forward to bringing their signature blend of intense and atmospheric jazzy doom metal back to stages in UK and Europe.

Sara Bianchin exclaims: “We are very happy to announce our first EU/UK headlining tour after the release of ‘The Spin’. We can’t wait to see you and play for you!“

Tickets on Sale at messaband.com and mc2live.it

27/10/26 Marseille, Le Dodu (FRA)
28/10/26 Barcelona, Sala Salamandra (SPA)
29/10/26 Madrid, Copérnico (SPA)
30/10/26 Montpellier, Maison des Choeurs
01/11/26 Paris, Petit Bain (FRA)
03/11/26 Glasgow, Cathouse (UK)
04/11/26 Manchester, Rebellion (UK)
05/11/26 Nottingham, Rescue Rooms (UK)
06/11/26 Bristol, Thekla (UK)
07/11/26 London, The Garage (UK)
09/11/26 Tilburg, 013 (HOL)
10/11/26 Antwerp, Kavka (BEL)
12/11/26 Berlin, Frannz Club (GER)
13/11/26 Hamburg, Logo (GER)
14/11/26 Bochum, Rockpalast (GER)
15/11/26 Cologne, Artheater (GER)
17/11/26 Frankfurt, Das Bett (GER)
18/11/26 Munich, Backstage Club (GER)
19/11/26 Zurich, Dynamo (SWI)
21/11/26 Trezzo sull’Adda (IT), Live Club

THE SPIN, the band’s debut on Metal Blade Records, received widespread consensus as a remarkable album from the venetian four piece. Decibel Magazine championed, “… a sweeping statement that draws equally from doom and goth rock, with hefty doses of classic heavy metal and jazz thrown in.” Deaf Forever concurred, lauding the band’s, “…strongest album to date,” that, “definitively establishes MESSA as one of the most exciting and creative bands of the modern era.” Gushed New Noise Magazine, “…though all of their output makes for easy recommendations, it’s The Spin that finally shoulders MESSA out of the niche, best-kept-secret parameters they’ve been snagged in and onwards towards the oh, so elite, ‘many are called but few are chosen’ province of unequivocal, rock n’ roll preeminence. This is analogous to Soundgarden’s flight path from Badmotorfinger to Superunknown.” Added Metal Hammer Germany, “Anyone who appreciates the free-spirited combination of an exceptional voice with plenty of quiet moments and some blaring riffs will find MESSA to be the perfect band.” THE SPIN was crowned top 5 ALBUM of THE YEAR for several medias worldwide, including Stereogum (#1 Metal), Quietus (#1 Metal), Decibel (#2), Metal Hammer DE (#4), Mondo Sonoro (#4), Metal Hammer UK (#5), Metal Injection (#5) and more.

Watch MESSA‘s previously released video for “Reveal” HERE, “At Races” HERE, “The Dress” HERE, and “Fire On The Roof” HERE.

MESSA ONLINE:
https://www.facebook.com/MESSAproject
https://www.instagram.com/messa_band
https://messa.bandcamp.com
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnSGTv_yAuP0cO2_D8rVqPg

HOSTYLER Release Debut Album “Hate!”, Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 21, 2026
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February 19, 2026 marked the official release of “Hate!”, the highly anticipated debut album by HOSTYLER, an Italian groove/alternative metal band from Brescia (Lombardy), released via Wanikiya Record/Promotion.

“Hate!” is not just an album:
it’s a punch in the gut.

A direct, visceral, no-filter work built on massive riffs, pounding grooves and a fierce attitude, blending influences ranging from funk to thrash metal, from blues to rap, through classic metal and hard rock.
From this explosive mix comes a personal, modern and uncompromising sound.

GROOVE METAL WITH NO FILTERS. NO EXCUSES.

Active since 2016, Hostyler have made total creative freedom their trademark.
Each track is born from discussion, constructive clashes and meticulous refinement, until reaching the perfect balance between sonic power and melodic identity.

The lyrics, written in English, cut deep into the contradictions of modern society:
selfishness, hypocrisy, superficiality, but also more intimate reflections on human nature, personal passions and the desperate need for truth.

“SPILLING MY GUTS OUT”
The manifesto single by Hostyler

Leading up to the release of “Hate!” was the single “Spilling My Guts Out”, released on June 20, 2025 via Wanikiya Record/Promotion.

The track was born from a killer riff by bassist Davide Melloncelli and took shape through the classic Hostyler method: free experimentation, heated confrontation and surgical refinement.

The result is an adrenaline-fueled, devastating song — a true declaration of war against hypocrisy.

Written during the darkest days of the pandemic, “Spilling My Guts Out” is a cathartic outburst, a brutal denunciation of moral cowardice and the silence that too often poisons the human soul.

RECORDING & PRODUCTION

“Hate!” was recorded at Media Factory in Esine, after a long and meticulous studio process that led to the creation of 7 brand-new tracks.

The album was mixed by Matteo “TK” Turla, guitarist and synth player of the Brescia-based metalcore band Misantrophia, who successfully enhanced every nuance of the Hostyler sound, preserving the urgency, ferocity and emotional impact of the compositions.

HOSTYLER are:
Davide “Eddie” Fedrigolli – vocals & guitar
Alex “Pilo” Pilotelli – guitar & backing vocals
Diego “Rock” La Rosa – drums
Davide Melloncelli – bass & backing vocals

THE ETERNAL Unveil Lyric Video for ‘Bleeding Into Light’ from New EP

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 21, 2026
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[photo: AJ Savolainen]

Just weeks after the release of their brand-new, critically acclaimed EP “Celestial” on January 16 via Reigning Phoenix Music, Australian-Finnish dark metal act THE ETERNAL keep the momentum going. The band has now unveiled a lyric video for the haunting track “Bleeding Into Light,” further expanding on the EP’s emotional weight and atmospheric depth.

“Bleeding Into Light” stands out as one of the most introspective cuts on “Celestial”. Driven by brooding melodies, dynamic shifts, and a sense of restrained intensity, the song balances fragility and force. The accompanying lyric video mirrors that mood, pairing the words with stark, shadow-drenched visuals that underline the track’s themes of loss and inner turmoil.

Vocalist and guitarist Mark Kelson comments:

“The lyrics of “Bleeding Into Light” explore themes of grief, deception, and the struggle for redemption amid despair. Set against a backdrop of hollow spirits and shattered visions, the song portrays a soul trapped in mourning and isolation, burdened by disgrace yet yearning for transformation. The repeated plea of “bleeding into light” reflects both suffering and a desperate desire to transcend deceit and defeat, suggesting that healing can only come through painful confrontation with truth. Ultimately, it captures the tension between being consumed by shadows of loss and the relentless drive to break free into renewal and change.”

Following the success of their 2024 album “Skinwalker”, the band’s new EP “Celestial” sees THE ETERNAL continue their signature fusion of melancholic atmospheres, doom-laden heaviness, and progressive depth. The progressive gothic metal collective once again delivers an emotive and cinematic journey through sound and spirit, unafraid to embrace both beauty and bleakness while charting new creative horizons.

With Mark Kelson (vocals/guitars) and Richie Poate (guitars) in Melbourne, joined by Niclas Etelävuori (bass, ex-Amorphis/Flat Earth) and Jan Rechberger (drums, Amorphis) in Helsinki, THE ETERNAL have solidified themselves as a truly international collaboration. Their music resonates with fans of acts such as Katatonia, Swallow the Sun, and Anathema – dark yet luminous, heavy yet emotionally transcendent!

“Celestial” is available digitally and as a limited, eco-friendly recycled vinyl LP edition (exclusively available through the band’s official store and the RPM shop). Order your favorite choice of format at this location: https://theeternal.rpm.link/celestialPR 

“Celestial” Track Listing:

  1. Absence Of Light
  2. Celestial Veil
  3. It All Ends
  4. Bleeding Into Light
  5. Casting Down Shadows
  6. Everlasting MMXXVI

THE ETERNAL is:
Mark Kelson / Guitar & Vocals
Richie Poate / Guitar
Niclas Etelävuori / Bass
Jan Rechberger / Drums & Percussion

More on THE ETERNAL:
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/TheEternal
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/theeternalofficial/
X | https://www.twitter.com/theeternalband
TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@theeternalofficial
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4vJAnrZbwUesT_FlY03mdw

WormHoleDeath Launch New Sub-Label: Static Motion Audio

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 21, 2026
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Wormholedeath proudly announces the imminent launch of its new sub-label, Static Motion Audio — a strategic evolution designed to further strengthen the label’s artist development vision and optimize long-term growth.

The creation of Static Motion Audio marks a clear structural distinction within the Wormholedeath ecosystem. While Wormholedeath will continue to focus on artists who have already released albums — whether with the label itself or with other record companies — Static Motion Audio will be entirely dedicated to debut albums.

This division allows both entities to operate with sharper focus and increased efficiency, ensuring that each artist receives the most tailored and effective support possible. By separating emerging debuts from established trajectories, the organization reinforces its commitment to sustainable career building and long-term artistic development.

The name Static Motion Audio originates from an oxymoron — one of the most fascinating and evocative figures of speech in the Italian language. The concept embodies a powerful tension: stillness and movement coexisting in the same moment. It reflects the very essence of artistic creation — a snapshot of energy suspended in time, yet constantly evolving.

“Launching Static Motion Audio represents a natural evolution for us,” says Carlo Bellotti, Founder of Wormholedeath. “Over the years, we’ve worked with both debuting artists and established bands at different stages of their careers. By creating a dedicated structure for first albums, we can provide more focused attention, stronger development strategies, and clearer positioning from day one. Static Motion is about capturing that initial spark — that moment where everything begins — and giving it the right momentum.”

With this new imprint, Wormholedeath strengthens its international presence while reaffirming its mission: combining artistic integrity, professional management, and strategic global distribution to maximize each release’s potential. Where stillness ignites movement.

ERADIKATED Announce New Album “Wiring of Violence” + Release Single Video ‘British Petroleum’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on February 21, 2026
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Photo: Linda Florin

Swedish thrash metal band Eradikated return with new music and a clear statement. With the release of the single “British Petroleum” on February 19 via Indie Recordings, the band also announce their second studio album Wiring of Violence, out May 8. The single is released alongside a brand new music video.

“British Petroleum” is fast, furious and unapologetically aggressive. Modern thrash metal rooted in the spirit of the genre, but driven by urgency, political rage and raw energy rather than nostalgia.

Listen to the Single here: https://ffm.to/britishpetroleum

“British Petroleum is a big fucking middle finger to the oil industry. The song is punk. It’s fast. It’s furious. Oil companies have knowingly sacrificed humanity for profit for over half a century. Read that three times, then think of this song as pure anger,” says Elvin Landaeus Csizmadia, vocalist, guitarist and lyricist of Eradikated.

Wiring of Violence is produced by Jakob Herrmann and follows the band’s debut album Descendants, which earned Eradikated a Swedish Grammis nomination in 2023 and positioned them as one of the most exciting new thrash acts in Scandinavia.

Known for their explosive live performances and intense crowd connection, the band continues to grow beyond borders.

“British Petroleum” is the opening strike. Wiring of Violence is what follows.

FOLLOW ERADIKATED:
www.eradikated.com
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