ABYSMAL DAWN Announce North American Tour with KRISIUN

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In 2006, fresh off bursting onto the scene with their dark and fiery debut, Abysmal Dawn hit the road for the very first time alongside Krisiun. Now, almost two decades later, the LA band are reuniting with the Brazilian death metal devourers in honor of Conquerors of Armageddon.

“Our first time touring together back in 2006 was actually the first tour we ever did and we’ve been friends ever since”, says Abysmal Dawn’s vocalist and guitarist Charles Elliott. “It’s a privilege to be blasting together again, this time in support of the anniversary of one of the most extreme metal albums ever made”. 

For this run across North America, Abysmal Dawn plan on dusting off some of their older songs, as well as teasing their upcoming sixth album. They will be joined by New York OG’s Pyrexia and Fargo’s Gorgatron.

Get tickets at https://krisiun.com.br/tour/

Conquerors of Armageddon 25th Anniversary Tour
November 1 – Hamden, CT @ Space Ballroom
November 2 – Bensalem, PA @ Broken Goblet
November 3 – Raleigh, NC @ Chapel of Bones
November 4 – Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Altar)
November 5 – New Orleans, LA @ Southport Hall
November 7 – Austin, TX @ Come and Take it Live
November 8 – Houston, TX @ Scout Bar
November 9 – Dallas, TX @ Trees
November 10 – Oklahoma City, OK @ 89th Street Collective
November 11 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
November 12 – Mesa, AZ @ The Rosetta Room
November 13 – San Diego, CA @ Brick by Brick
November 14 – Los Angeles, CA @ 1720
November 15 – San Francisco, CA @ DNA Lounge
November 16 – Portland, OR @ Nova PDX
November 17 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
November 19 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall
November 20 – Denver, CO @ HQ
November 21 – Omaha, NE @ Reverb Lounge
November 22 – Iowa City, IA @ Wildwood
November 23 – Chicago, IL @ Reggie’s
November 24 – Detroit, MI @ The Sanctuary
November 25 – Lakewood, OH @ The Foundry
November 26 – Syracuse, NY @ The Lost Horizon
November 27 – Toronto, ON @ The Garrison
November 28 – Montreal, QC @ Foufounes Electriques
November 29 – Quebec City, QC @ Source de la Martinière
November 30 – Boston, MA @ Middle-East Upstairs
December 1 – Clifton, NJ @ Dingbatz

Abysmal Dawn’s latest album Phylogenesis and their most-recent EP Nightmare Frontier are both now available through Season of Mist.

During the height of the worldwide apocalyptic dystopia of 2020, Abysmal Dawn persevered and released one of the greatest albums of their career, ‘Phylogenesis.’

The technical death metal icons picked up where they left off and unleashed a solid four-song EP in 2022. The sampler includes an original track, a newly re-recorded version of the 2006 demo “Blacken the Sky”, and two epic cover songs that showcase the band’s musical versatility and limitless talent.Lineup:
Charles Elliott: Guitars, Vocals
Eliseo Garcia: Bass, Additional vocals
James Coppolino: Drums
Vito Petroni: Guitars

Follow Abysmal Dawn:
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https://abysmaldawn.bandcamp.com/

Steve Rothery & Thorsten Quaeschning’s BIOSCOPE Release Second Single for Title Track of Upcoming Album “Gentō”

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Bioscope is the highly anticipated collaborative project from guitar maestro Steve Rothery (Marillion) and electronic composer Thorsten Quaeschning (Tangerine Dream).

Their second Single “Gentō” is out today and is the title track of debut album Gentō, that will be released on August 22, 2025 on earMUSIC. As the rest of the album, it features an extraordinary performance by Elbow’s drummer Alex Reeves, whose rhythmic finesse and musical intuition bring depth and subtle momentum to the entire album. The release is accompanied by a cinematic video, created by Jennifer Rothery.

Stream the single “Gentō” HERE

The project began in early 2020 and gradually developed through focused five-day sessions in Berlin and at Rothery’s home studio in Southwest England. Each of the five instrumental tracks draws inspiration from man’s endearing fascination with the moving image. From soaring guitar themes that recall the best of progressive rock to sequencer-driven passages rooted in Berlin School electronica, the music unfolds like a film without images – immersive, dreamlike, and full of detail. Each track reflects a shared sensibility shaped by decades of musical exploration.

Gentō will become available in retail stores as a CD+Blu-ray Digipak, including the full album in High-Res, Dolby Atmos as well as Dolby 5.1 Surround Mix, and Heavyweight Black 2LP Gatefold.

Pre-order the album Gentō HERE

Tracklist CD:
1. Vanishing Point (Pt. 1, 2 & 3)
2. Gentō
3. Kinetoscope (Pt. 1 & 2)
4. Bioscope (Pt. 1, 2 & 3)
5. Kaleidoscope

Tracklist Blu-ray:
Full Album with visual in Stereo, Dolby
Atmos and 5.1 48kHz/24bit

Tracklist LP:
Side A: Vanishing Point (Pt. 1, 2 & 3)
Side B: Gentō Kaleidoscope
Side C: Kinetoscope (Pt. 1 & 2)
Side D: Bioscope (Pt. 1, 2 & 3)

Bioscope on tour:
12.10.2025      NL – Zoetermeer, De Boerderij
12.11.2025      NL – Hengelo, Metropol
12.13.2025      GER – Oberhausen, Turbinenhalle
12.14.2025      GER – Berlin, Astra
12.16.2025      PL – Warsaw, Progresja

Get tickets HERE

Bioscope are Steve Rothery, founding member and guitarist of Marillion, whose melodic playing helped define the sound of modern progressive rock and led to millions of records sold and Thorsten Quaeschning, musical director of Tangerine Dream, credited on over 80 releases and internationally known for his work on film and game soundtracks, real-time composition, and electronic music innovation. Together, they bring decades of musical experience to a project that feels both intimate and expansive. Rothery’s guitar lines speak with emotional clarity, while Quaeschning’s detailed sound design shapes the music’s internal architecture. Their collaboration is not just a fusion of styles, but a thoughtful dialogue between two established musical identities – a true “bioscope” in the sense of offering a view of life through music.

VINTERSORG Share New Single ‘Efter Dis Kommer Dimma’

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Rolling in fast and cold like a Swedish ice fog, folk/prog metal legends Vintersorg have returned!

It took the band no less than eight years to craft their 11th studio album Vattenkrafternas Spel, which will be released on 26th September via Hammerheart Records. Their new epic single, titled ‘Efter Dis Kommer Dimma’, is now streaming via the label.

Pre-orders for Vattenkrafternas Spel are available here: https://vintersorg.lnk.to/vattenkrafternasspel

Vintersorg comment: ”This track has the Vintersorg trademarks written all over it: the harsh black metal element, the Viking choir, the melodic guitars, the vocal arrangements, and some acoustic guitar adorning the chorus. Lyrically, it’s about fog and mist and what that stands for in the context of water.”

Vintersorg is the enduring vision of Swedish vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Andreas Hedlund, who has been blending harsh black metal, Nordic folk, and progressive soundscapes since 1994. What began in the frost-covered north of Skellefteå under the name Vargatron has grown into one of Scandinavia’s most unique and consistently evolving metal projects.

Early albums like Till Fjälls and Ödemarkens Son made a name for Vintersorg with their raw yet melodic take on pagan black metal steeped in nature, folklore, and sweeping clean vocals. Later records like Cosmic Genesis and The Focusing Blur took a sharp turn toward the philosophical and the cosmic, diving into metaphysics, astronomy, and avant-garde experimentation. 

Known for a signature mix of soaring baritone vocals, icy black metal shrieks, layered harmonies, and a refusal to play it safe, Vintersorg continue to carve their own path, untamed, cerebral, and deeply connected to the forces that shape both nature and sound.

Tracklist:

1. Efter Dis Kommer Dimma
2. Störtsjö
3. Malströmsbrus
4. Från Djupet Dunstar Tiden
5. Ur Älv Och Å
6. Kraftkällan
7. Regnskuggans Rike
8. Skyrök
9. Ödsliga Salar

Line-up:

Andreas “Vintersorg” Hedlund – vocals, guitars, keyboards, programming
Mattias Marklund – lead guitars
Simon Lundström – bass

Follow Vintersorg: FACEBOOK · INSTAGRAM · HAMMERHEART ARTIST PAGE

IRON SAVIOR Release Single for Title Track of Upcoming Double Album “Reforged – Machine World”

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Less than a month before IRON SAVIOR’s eagerly awaited new double album “Reforged – Machine World” finally hits the shelves (August 22, 2025 via PERCEPTION – A Division of Reigning Phoenix Music), the German band have launched its final preview. Compared to the two previous single, the title song ‘Machine World’ has a rather bulldozing feel to it and is settled in mid-tempo realms – without missing the top-notch heavy metal precision the group is loved for worldwide, of course.

Band founder Piet Sielck (vocals, guitars) looks back at the track’s original release: “‘Machine World’ was the musical epicentre of our “Battering Ram” record. Its story line built on a 1-million-year old machine intelligence in the Andromeda Galaxy is not minorly epic than its riffs and melodies which transport the message of the song perfectly. Fun fact: We originally wanted to name the album “Machine World” instead of “Battering Ram,” so everything comes full circle now.” 

Stream ‘Machine World (2025 Version)’: https://ironsavior.rpm.link/mwsinglePR

IRON SAVIOR’s “Reforged – Machine World” release will feature 15 reinterpreted tracks from their rich catalogue, rounded off by a cover of JUDAS PRIEST’s ‘Starbreaker.’ Pre-order/pre-save here: https://ironsavior.rpm.link/machineworldPR

More from “Reforged – Machine World”:

‘Eye Of The World (2025 Version)’ SINGLE: https://ironsavior.rpm.link/eyePR
‘Machine World (2025 Version)’ SINGLE: https://ironsavior.rpm.link/wallsoffirePR

IRON SAVIOR live:

29.08.2025 GR Volos – Golden R. Festival
11.09.2025 ES Fuenlabrada – Auditorio Joaquín Sabina NEW
13.09.2025 DE Bisingen – Umsonst & Draußen Zollernalb
18.10.2025 MX Monterrey – Cacique Metal Fest
07.11.2025 NL Apeldoorn – Brainstorm Festival
28./29.11.2025 DE Weissenhäuser Strand/Ostsee – Metal Hammer Paradise

IRON SAVIOR are:
Piet Sielck | vocals, guitars
Joachim Küstner | guitars
Patrick Opitz | bass
Patrick Klose | drums

More on IRON SAVIOR: iron-savior.com | Facebook | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music

BOILER ROOM Return After Almost 25 Years with Brand-New Album “Rectify”

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Originally formed in 1996 in New York City, Boiler Room released their self‑titled, independent album that same year produced by future Guns N’ Roses guitarist Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal. The addition of Rob Caggiano (Anthrax, Volbeat) in 1998 began a creative writing relationship between him and singer Chris Lino and elevated the bands sound and performance. 1999 saw the band opening for nationally recognized acts along the East Coast, including Type O Negative, Life of Agony, Clutch and Static‑X, helping them catch the attention of renowned NYC radio station 92.3 K‑ROCK. Upon the release of their album they toured with Disturbed, Mudvanye, Kittie, and also Headlined a club tour in Europe.

The band disbanded in 2001, with Caggiano leaving to join Anthrax and the other members dispersing into various projects. Chris Lino connected with Mike Orlando and finally in 2022, Orlando reached out to Chris and suggested that he consider re-recording and re-releasing some of Boiler Room’s previously released songs. The result is Rectify which includes the brand-new stand out tracks “Haunted” and “Rectify”.

As Lino states, “I am pumped to re-release some great Boiler Room tunes and drop new material as well on this album. Special thanks to Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal for his guest appearance on the new tune “Rectify”. Crushed it! As usual!” Thal continues, “I’ve been a fan of Chris Lino and Boiler Room ever since recording their first album, back in the ’90s.  So happy to collaborate once again, this time with a guest solo on their song ‘Rectify’…!”

All the songs were co‑produced, mixed, mastered, and engineered by Mike Orlando at his Sonic Stomp Studio in New York City. Jason Bittner (Shadows Fall, Category 7, Overkill) was brought in to play drums on the album while Orlando laid down the rhythm guitars. Ron ‘Bumblefoot’ Thal guest appears on the title track “Rectify”. The lineup of Pete Rizzi (Who on Earth) laid down the bass, guitarist Nick Seditious (Soraia, Out of Exile) performed solos on select tracks, and the band recruited Tommy Spano (Sekond Skyn, A Pale Horse Named Death, Corey Glover) on drums to round out the lineup.

Track list:
Changes
Haunted
Rectify (feat. Bumblefoot)
Low Society
Hopeless
No Patience
Vindictive
Do It Again
Rectify Feat. Bumblefoot (extended version)

Get your copy here: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/inthesquare/boiler-room

ARSON CHARGE to Release Debut Album “A Dying Light” on October 3rd, First Single ‘A New Throne’ Out Now

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Denver, Colorado, a hot bed of underground metal in recent years, has birthed it’s latest breakout band, ARSON CHARGE. Melding thrash metal and hardcore punk, the five piece are selling out shows throughout the region as word spreads like wildfire across the country, without even releasing an album yet…until now. Today, the band announces the release of their debut record, A Dying Light, set for release on October 3rd with Anxious & Angry. 

Commenting on the new record, vocalist Ben Roy says: 

“A Dying Light started off as an impromptu creative outlet for guitarist Justin Hackl after a series of serious health issues and extended hospital stays sidelined him for months. After working with comedian and musician Ben Roy on a couple of those tracks, both decided that there was the framework for an entirely new musical project. Enlisting the talents of drummer Cody Hull, guitarist Dave Sandoval, and bassist Kris Hodgell, Arson Charge was born. Bringing together all their collective influences and styles, A Dying Light is a technical, aggressive, and surprisingly cohesive meld of punk rock, thrash metal, and hardcore. Lyrically it’s a catharsis; it’s a raw and real expression of the loss, self sabotage, fear and, ultimately, hope that we all experience, day in/day out, in our increasingly complicated existences. Again: Don’t fall in love. Get a pet or a fern or something.“

Along with the album’s announcement, ARSON CHARGE has revealed A Dying Light’s gripping first single, “A New Throne.”

Adding about the single, Roy states: 

“‘A New Throne’ is about finally letting go of old friendships and endeavors that have ceased to be healthy and/or satisfying and setting out on your own in new and, oftentimes, uncertain new directions. It’s about starting over in hopes of building something novel and more congruent with the self you wish to be.“

Stream “A New Throne“: Bandcamp | Spotify | Apple Music | Youtube

Pre-Order A Dying Light: ArsonChargeMerch.com

A Dying Light Tracklist: 

1. The Feeding Grounds
2. For The Damned
3. Cleanup On Aisle 10
4. One by One
5. A New Throne
6. There Was No Dog
7. 666 BC
8. The Aftermath
9. The Lark The Wolf and The Rabbit
10. Build a Fire
11. Bloodstains
12. A Dying Light

About ARSON CHARGE:
Rising up from Denver, Colorado’s prolific metal scene, Arson Charge is a five-piece behemoth made up of former members from mile-high area stalwarts Native Daughters, Chieftain, and Love Me Destroyer, and fronted by stand-up comedian, actor, and SPELLS lead singer, Ben Roy. Started with no intention beyond being the sum of its parts, Arson Charge is poised to turn heads with their unique blend of hardcore, thrash metal, and punk rock. Their debut album A Dying Light, set for release in the fall of 2025 on Anxious & Angry, is a bludgeoning and brutal dive into the feelings of pain, disconnection, and loss that arise from abuse and self-sabotage. Keep an eye out for Arson Charge in your neck of the woods very soon.

Arson Charge Lineup: 
Ben Roy – Vocals
Justin Hackl – Guitar
Dave Sandoval – Guitar
Kris Hodgell – Bass
Cody Hull – Drums

Follow ARSON CHARGE: Facebook | Instagram