JINJER Announce Very Special Guests for 2026 European Duél Tour

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Following the massive news of JINJER’s upcoming European Duél Tour in early 2026, Ukraine’s modern metal juggernauts have revealed two very special guests joining them on this highly anticipated run. Progressive powerhouses Unprocessed and legendary Dutch innovators Textures will round out one of the most exciting lineups the genre has seen in years.

Armed with their most dynamic album to date, Duél, JINJER are set to return to European stages for the first time in over six years. Known for their fearless blend of technical groove, progressive elements, and raw emotion, the band has grown from Ukraine’s underground to global recognition, with over 250 million streams and views worldwide. After years of dominating festivals and tours alongside Slipknot, Sepultura, BABYMETAL, and soon Trivium, JINJER are ready to bring Duél to life in their most ambitious headline run yet.

Eugene Abdukhanov (JINJER) shared:
“We first shared a stage with Unprocessed back in 2017 and they immediately caught our attention. Not just for their musical talent or determination to carve their own path with unique music, but also for being genuinely great guys. Textures have been a huge source of inspiration for us since the very beginning of JINJER. I still remember those early tours, 13 or 14 years ago, driving our little van with the Silhouettes record on repeat. They left a mark on me personally, on our band musically, and their reunion is a big win for the entire progressive metal scene. Having Unprocessed and Textures with us on this tour is incredibly special, and I cannot wait to share the stage with them every night.”

Unprocessed have firmly established themselves as one of progressive metal’s most forward-thinking forces, thanks to records like Artificial Void and Gold and their genre-defying 2020 Polyphia collaboration Real. Their latest single “Solara” features Zelli of Paleface Swiss.

Textures remain one of Europe’s most influential progressive metal bands. From their groundbreaking debut Polars to classics like Silhouettes and Phenotype, they helped shape modern prog and mathcore. Now the Dutch innovators are back with their 2025 comeback single “Closer to the Unknown”.

With this lineup, the 2026 European Duél Tour is shaping up to be one of the most exciting tours of the year. Tickets are on sale now and moving fast. Do not miss your chance to witness JINJER at the height of their power alongside Unprocessed and Textures for an unforgettable night of progressive metal history in the making.

JINJER LIVE 2025/2026
 
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR SUPPORTING TRIVIUM w/ HERIOT:
31.10.25 US – North Myrtle Beach, SC / House of Blues
01.11.25 US – Virginia Beach, VA / The Dome
02.11.25 US – Montclair, NJ / The Wellmont Theater
04.11.25 CA – London, ON / Centennial Hall
06.11.25 CA – Quebec City, QC / Videotron Centre
07.11.25 US – Wallingford, CT / Toyota Oakdale Theatre
08.11.25 US – Portland, ME / Cross Insurance Arena
10.11.25 US – Warren, OH / Packard Music Hall
11.11.25 US – Buffalo, NY / Buffalo RiverWorks
12.11.25 US – Lancaster, PA / Freedom Hall
14.11.25 US – Gary, IN / Hard Rock Live Northern Indiana
15.11.25 US – Milwaukee, WI / The Eagles Ballroom
16.11.25 US – Cincinnati, OH / The Andrew J Brady Music Center
18.11.25 US – Indianapolis, IN / Egyptian Room at Old National Centre
19.11.25 US – Waukee, IA / Vibrant Music Hall
22.11.25 CA – Winnipeg, MB / Burton Cummings Theatre
24.11.25 CA – Edmonton, AB / Midway Music Hall
25.11.25 CA – Calgary, AB / Grey Eagle Event Centre
26.11.25 US – Missoula, MT / The Wilma
28.11.25 US – Spokane, WA / The Podium
29.11.25 US – Garden City, ID / Revolution Concert House
03.12.25 US – Riverside, CA / Riverside Municipal Auditorium
05.12.25 US – Albuquerque, NM / Revel
06.12.25 US – Oklahoma City, OK / The Criterion
07.12.25 US – Fayetteville, AR / JJ’s Live
09.12.25 US – Springfield, MO / Shrine Mosque
10.12.25 US – Kansas City, MO / Uptown Theater
12.12.25 US – New Orleans, LA / The Fillmore New Orleans
13.12.25 US – Dothan, AL / The Plant
14.12.25 US – Orlando, FL / Hard Rock Live
 
EU HEADLINE TOUR 2026:
23.01.26 DE – Cologne / Palladium  
24.01.26 NL – Tilburg / O13  
25.01.26 BE – Brussels / AB Brussels  
27.01.26 UK – Glasgow / SWG3 
28.01.26 IE – Dublin / Olympia
29.01.26 UK – Manchester / O2 Ritz
30.01.26 UK – Birmingham / O2 Birmingham Institute 
31.01.26 UK – London / O2 Kentish Town Forum
02.02.26 FR – Paris / L’Olympia  
03.02.26 FR – Lyon / Transbordeur  
04.02.26 FR – Toulouse / Bikini  
06.02.26 PT – Lisbon / LAV Lisboa ao Vivo
07.02.26 ES – Madrid / Wagon 
08.02.26 ES – Bilbao / Santana 27 
11.02.26 CH – Zurich / X-tra  
10.02.26 IT – Trezzo sull’Adda / Live Club
12.02.26 DE – Stuttgart / LKA
13.02.26 DE – Wiesbaden / Schlachthof  
14.02.26 DE – Munich / Tonhalle  
16.02.26 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra  
17.02.26 AT – Vienna / Gasometer
19.02.26 CZ – Prague / Sasazu  
20.02.26 DE – Leipzig / Felsenkeller  
21.02.26 DE – Berlin / Astra  
22.02.26 PL – Warsaw / Progresja
24.02.26 FI – Helsinki / Kulttuuritalo
25.02.26 FI – Tampere / Tavara Asema
27.02.26 SE – Stockholm / Fållan
28.02.26 NO – Oslo / Sentrum Scene
01.03.26 DK – Copenhagen / Amager Bio  
02.03.26 DE – Hamburg / Grosse Freiheit 36  

Order Your Copy of Duél NOW – only a few formats left!

With Duél, JINJER cement their status as metal trailblazers, delivering one of their heaviest and most dynamic records yet. Produced by longtime collaborator Max Morton, the album has already racked up millions of views and charted internationally, including #2 US Hard Music and #7 UK Rock & Metal. Featuring standout tracks like “Rogue”, “Green Serpent”, and “Tantrum”, Duél showcases the band’s technical mastery and Tatiana Shmayluk’s unmatched vocal intensity.

Duél tracklisting:
1. Tantrum
2. Hedonist
3. Rogue
4. Tumbleweed
5. Green Serpent
6. Kafka
7. Dark Bile
8. Fast Draw
9. Someone’s Daughter
10. A Tongue So Sly
11. Duél

JINJER is:                      
Tatiana Shmayluk – Vocals         
Roman Ibramkhalilov – Guitars  
Eugene Abdukhanov – Bass        
Vlad Ulasevich – Drums 
 
JINJER online:   
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LORD OF THE LOST Announce TOVR NOIR for 2026

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Genre-bending German band LORD OF THE LOST have kicked off the celebrations for their upcoming album OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 (out December 12, 2025 via Napalm Records) with the release of the first single, “Raveyard”, featuring Finnish rapper and Eurovision runner-up KÄÄRIJÄ. Now, the Hamburg-based sextet shares even more exciting news: they are set to bring their dark, trademark sound to international stages with the announcement of their massive TOVR NOIR 2026. Following their tours across the USA, Canada, and Australia, the band will return to Europe, performing in 19 countries. All tour dates can be found below.
 
Joining them as special guests are three outstanding acts. Fantastical symphonic quartet AD INFINITUM will complete the first half of the tour, while the second half will feature DOGMA and modern metal rising stars LEAGUE OF DISTORTION, with two special guests per show.
 
LORD OF THE LOST’s TOVR NOIR promises a diverse setlist featuring tracks from the OPVS NOIR trilogy, highlights from albums like BLOOD & GLITTER, JUDAS, and THORNSTAR, along with band classics and select cover songs. Known for their unique mix of darkness, emotion, and party energy, the shows will bring together an equally diverse fanbase – ranging from gothic and metal enthusiasts to Eurovision followers, families, and mainstream audiences. The tour will also serve as a temporary farewell, as the band plans a one-year touring break after the 2026 festival season to focus on songwriting and new creative projects within the band.

TOVR NOIR 2026

LORD OF THE LOST
+ special guests:
AD INFINITUM [∞]
DOGMA [†]
LEAGUE OF DISTORTION [x]

12.03.26 NO – Oslo [∞]
13.03.26 SE – Gothenburg [∞]
14.03.26 SE – Stockholm [∞]
16.03.26 FI – Tampere [∞]
17.03.26 FI – Helsinki [∞]
19.03.26 EE – Tallinn [∞]
20.03.26 LT – Vilnius [∞]
21.03.26 PL – Warsaw [∞]
22.03.26 PL – Kraków [∞]
24.03.26 AT – Vienna
25.03.26 HU – Budapest [∞]
27.03.26 GR – Athens [∞]
28.03.26 BG – Sofia [∞]
29.03.26 RO – Bucharest [∞]
09.04.26 NL – Amsterdam [†] [X]
10.04.26 FR – Paris [†] [X]
11.04.26 FR – La Roche-sur-Yon [†] [X]
12.04.26 FR – Toulouse [†] [X]
14.04.26 ES – Madrid [†] [X]
15.04.26 ES – Barcelona [†] [X]
17.04.26 FR – Lyon [†] [X]
18.04.26 BE – Durbuy Rock [†] [X]
24.04.26 DE – Hexentanz [†] [X]
25.04.26 CH – Pratteln [†] [X]
26.04.26 IT – Milan [†] [X]
06.05.26 CZ – Prague [†] [X]

Tickets: lordofthelost.de

ADDITIONAL TOUR DATES 2025/26
 
LORDS OF FYRE CO-HEADLINE TOUR 
LORD OF THE LOST & FEUERSCHWANZ
w/ The Dark Side Of The Moon
02.10.25 DE – Berlin / Columbiahalle
03.10.25 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee
04.10.25 DE – Offenbach / Stadthalle
10.10.25 DE – Hanover / Swiss Life Hall
11.10.25 DE – Fürth / Stadthalle
17.10.25 DE – Munich / Zenith
18.10.25 DE – Düsseldorf / Mitsubishi Halle
 
UK + IRELAND TOUR  
30.10.25 UK – Wolverhampton
31.10.25 UK – Manchester
01.11.25 UK – Whitby / Tomorrows Ghosts Festival
02.11.25 UK – Glasgow
04.11.25 UK – Belfast
05.11.25 IE – Dublin
07.11.25 UK – Bristol
08.11.25 UK – London
09.11.25 UK – Southampton
 
LORDFEST 
13.12.25 DE – Hamburg / Sporthalle
Tickets: tour.lordofthelost.de
 
DARK WINTER TOUR – USA & CANADA 2026
Co-Headliner Tour w/ The Birthday Massacre
Special Guest Wednesday 13
19.01.26 US – Baltimore, MD / Baltimore Soundstage
20.01.26 US – Philadelphia, PA / Theatre of Living Arts
21.01.26 US – New Haven, CT / Toad’s Place
23.01.26 US – New York, NY / Webster Hall
24.01.26 US – Worcester, MA / The Palladium
25.01.26 CA – Montreal, QC / Beanfield Theatre
26.01.26 CA – Toronto, ON / Phoenix Concert Theatre
28.01.26 US – Cleveland, OH / House of Blues
29.01.26 US – Cincinnati, OH / Bongart’s
30.01.26 US – Detroit, MI / St. Andrews Hall
31.01.26 US – Chicago, IL / Concord Music Hall
02.02.26 US – Minneapolis, MN / First Avenue
04.02.26 US – Denver, CO / Summit Music Hall
05.02.26 US – Salt Lake City, UT / The Complex
07.02.26 US – Los Angeles, CA / The Fonda
08.02.26 US – San Francisco, CA / UC Theatre
 
Australia 2026
19.02.26 AU – Brisbane / Crowbar
20.02.26 AU – Melbourne / Max Watts
21.02.26 AU – Sydney / Crowbar
22.02.26 AU – Adelaide / Lion Arts

Listen to the latest single “Raveyard” and watch the video:

Get your copy of OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 HERE

OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 tracklisting:

  1. The Fall From Grace
  2. Would You Walk With Me Through Hell? (& Infected Rain)
  3. One Of Us Will Be Next 
  4. Walls Of Eden 
  5. Raveyard (feat. Käärijä)
  6. The Last Star 
  7. What Have We Become (feat. IAMX)
  8. Winter’s Dying Heart 
  9. Scarlight 
  10. Please Break The Silence (feat. Anna Brunner)
  11. Sharp Edges 

LORD OF THE LOST are:
Chris Harms – Vocals, Guitar
Pi Stoffers – Guitar
Benjamin „Benji“ Mundigler – Guitar, Synths
Klaas Helmecke – Bass
Gerrit Heinemann – Piano, Synths, Percussion
Niklas Kahl – Drums
 
LORD OF THE LOST online:
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Guitarist MIKE SHOUSE Returns with New Album “Jaded”, Feat. Guest Solos by Tony MacAlpine, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal & Michael Angelo Batio

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Guitarist Mike Shouse Returns With New Album Jaded, Bringing Along Fellow Axe Slingers Tony MacAlpine, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal & Michael Angelo Batio.

Shouse was born Michael Stephen Shouse on September 27th, 1970 in Jackson, KY. In 1992 he moved to LA and attended the Guitar Institute of Technology in Hollywood, CA. He has written articles and lessons for online sites such as chopsfromhell.com and guitar9.com, and has been featured in magazines like Progression, Fireworks and The Sound guitar magazines. He released “Enter the Soul” in 2001 and the song “Man” was on a compilation CD “International Anthems: Volume 1” in 2002. His second release Alone on the Sun was released in June 2010 and got rave reviews worldwide. The title track “Alone on the Sun” was featured on the new compilation cd “Gods of Indie Guitar 2011” and premiered on the Australian tv show “Guitar Gods and Masterpieces.”

Jaded is his first release in 15 years and he’s back with friends! Featuring guest solos from legends Michael Angelo Batio, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal and Tony MacAlpine. Filling out the band on drums, the best of the best, from NY, Charlie Zeleny (Drumageddon, Jordan Rudess and Terry Bozzio). Playing bass, from Los Angeles, James Amelio Pulli (Metal Hall of Fame bassist for Impellitteri). Mixed and mastered by Nashville legend Billy Decker. As Shouse states, “This album is a rebirth for me in many ways,” and critics from around the world are taking notice.

“With flawless production, genre-blending compositions, and virtuosic performances from every contributor, this album is both a technical marvel and a heartfelt journey. Whether you’re a metalhead, a classic rock purist, or simply a fan of world-class guitar playing, Jaded delivers something both familiar and fresh. It’s a long-awaited return that was worth every minute of the wait.” – USA, Music Review World

“Through the nine instrumental compositions that mark this opus, Shouse weaves a sound fresco that is both technical and visceral.” – France’s Iggy Magazine

“Listening to Jaded brought me back to an era when instrumental rock felt bigger than life, when every solo had something to prove. This album does not feel stuck in the past. It feels personal, worked over, and deeply considered. Become A Fan” – USA, Pitch Perfect

“Reborn in the ashes: Mike Shouse’s monumental return with Jaded….Shouse has a triumphant return with an album that challenges the limits of the instrumental and sets a new standard for the genre.” – Argentina’s Revista Sound Loop

Get your copy here: https://www.dekoentertainment.com/inthesquare/mike-shouse

Track list:
(Prelude) Romeo and Juliet
Romeo Is Gone
A Bitter Cold
Let’s Go
Smiley Faced Emoji
Bucket of Bolts
Jaded
Memoriam
Upon Looking Back

Watch “Bucket of Bolts” here:

AMORPHIS’ 2022 Album “Halo” Goes Gold

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AMORPHIS @ Sonic Pump Studios (Helsinki, Finland), L-R: Olli-Pekka “Oppu” Laine (bass), Tomi Koivusaari (guitars), Santeri Kallio (keyboards), Jan Rechberger (drums, percussion), Tomi Joutsen (vocals), Esa Holopainen (guitars) – Photo credit: Timo Isoaho

Invited to Helsinki’s Sonic Pump Studios under a pretext, Finnish metal icons AMORPHIS have been decorated with gold records for sales of their 2022 studio album “Halo” by their label partners Reigning Phoenix Music (RPM). The band’s management, distribution and media partners gathered secretly earlier this week to witness the handover of the awards at the iconic Finnish recording studio, where the sextet crafted a number of much-loved albums over the years and even parts of “Halo.” Still being busy with interviews to support their forthcoming offering “Borderland,” due out on September 26, 2025, as well as tour preparations, AMORPHIS were pleasantly surprised when the shiny vinyls were presented to them.

Guitarist Esa Holopainen states: “Achieving a gold record is far from being guaranteed in these days. We’re truly grateful to all listeners and fans who supported us along the way. “Halo” wasn’t an easy album to make as the corona virus was challenging the world. Some parts of its production had to be done remotely, while at other times we were actually allowed to travel to our beloved neighbouring country Sweden. “Halo” also isn’t the easiest album of the AMORPHIS catalogue, but it certainly has its special moments which will live on through people’s sound systems and our live shows.”

Originally released on February 11, 2022, AMORPHIS managed to hit the top of the official album chart in their home country for the sixth time in their eventful career with “Halo.” Many other notable global entries (Germany #3, Switzerland #4, Austria #7) completed this enormously successful launch under complicated circumstances.

Followed by a Finnish headline run and a European arena tour alongside ARCH ENEMY, ELUVEITIE and GATECREEPER, the group’s new album will become available in late September. Pre-order “Borderland” in your preferred physical format (ltd. box set & more) & stream it once out to possibly add yet another gold record to AMORPHIS’ treasure room: https://amorphis.rpm.link/borderlandPR

More from “Borderland”:

‘Light And Shadow’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aF80ycx5JQ

‘Bones’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnSjYxh5yHM

‘Dancing Shadow’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WpSNEY9mfPg

Hansen Studios (Jacob Hansen, Denmark; VOLBEAT, AMARANTHE, PRIMAL FEAR etc.) were the destination of choice in late 2024 and early 2025 to track “Borderland.” The album artwork was designed by Dutch artist Marald Van Haasteren (METALLICA, BLACK SABBATH, KVELERTAK, ALCEST etc.) while long-time partner Pekka Kainulainen once again wrote the album’s meaningful lyrics.

AMORPHIS live:

20.09.2025 TR Istanbul – Bosphorus Metal Fest

European “Blood Dynasty” 2025 Tour
w/ ARCH ENEMY, ELUVEITIE, GATECREEPER

10.10.2025 DE Stuttgart – Hanns-Martin-Schleyer-Halle
11.10.2025 DE Frankfurt – Jahrhunderthalle LOW TICKETS
12.10.2025 DE Munich – Zenith
14.10.2025 HU Budapest – Barba Negra
15.10.2025 AT Vienna – Gasometer LOW TICKETS
17.10.2025 DE Berlin – Columbiahalle LOW TICKETS
18.10.2025 CZ Prague – Sportovní hala Fortuna
19.10.2025 PL Gliwice – PreZero Arena
21.10.2025 CH Zurich – The Hall
22.10.2025 IT Milan – Alcatraz
23.10.2025 FR Lyon – Radiant-Bellevue LOW TICKETS
25.10.2025 ES Madrid – Palacio Vistalegre
27.10.2025 FR Paris – Zénith LOW TICKETS
28.10.2025 NL Amsterdam – AFAS Live
30.10.2025 UK Wolverhampton – Civic Hall
31.10.2025 UK Manchester – O2 Apollo
01.11.2025 UK London – eventim Apollo
03.11.2025 LU Esch-sur-Alzette – Rockhal
04.11.2025 BE Brussels – Ancienne Belgique LOW TICKETS
05.11.2025 DE Leipzig – Haus Auensee
07.11.2025 SE Gothenburg – Partille Arena
08.11.2025 SE Stockholm – Annexet
10.11.2025 FI Helsinki – Helsingin Jäähalli
12.11.2025 NO Oslo – Sentrum Scene LOW TICKETS
13.11.2025 DK Copenhagen – Poolen
14.11.2025 DE Hanover – Swiss Life Hall LOW TICKETS
15.11.2025 DE Dusseldorf – Mitsubishi Electric Halle

“Borderland” Tour 2025
Presented by Grey Beard Concerts & Management

28./29.11.2025 FI Jyväskylä – John Smith Frozen
05.12.2025 FI Ikaalinen – Spa & Resort
06.12.2025 FI Kempele – Zemppi Areena
12.12.2025 FI Lappeenranta – Saimaan Rauha
13.12.2025 FI Kajaani – Kajaani Halli
18.12.2025 FI Tampere – Tavara-asema
19.12.2025 FI Seinäjoki – Rytmikorjaamo
20.12.2025 FI Turku – Logomo
27.12.2025 FI Lahti – Möysän Musaklubi
31.12.2025 FI Lohja – Spa & Resort

29.01. – 02.02.2026 US Miami, FL – 70,000 Tons of Metal

05 – 08.08.2026 CZ Jaroměř – Brutal Assault NEW
06 – 08.08.2026 DE Schlotheim – Party.San Metal Open Air NEW
06 – 09.08.2026 DE Kortrijk – Alcatraz Metal Festival NEW
12 – 15.08.2026 DE Dinkelsbühl – Summer Breeze Open Air NEW
13 – 15.08.2026 DE Sulingen – Reload Festival NEW

Info & Tickets: https://amorphis.net/tour

About AMORPHIS

With “Borderland,” the title of the album couldn’t have been chosen more fittingly. Throughout their career, spanning over more than three decades, AMORPHIS — Tomi Joutsen (vocals), Esa Holopainen (guitars), Tomi Koivusaari (guitars), Olli-Pekka Laine (bass), Santeri Kallio (keyboards) & Jan Rechberger (drums & percussion) — have been an ever-evolving act, wandering on an exciting boundary-pushing path. From their sinister death metal debut “Karelian Isthmus” over genre-defining mid-90s melodic death works like “Tales From The Thousand Lakes” and “Elegy” as well as the melodic 2000’s grandeur of “Eclipse” or “Skyforger” to records combining the very best of all prior eras to refreshing new soundscapes (f.e. “Under The Red Cloud” or “Queen Of Time”): Whatever this group works on promises long-range success.

With 2022’s “Halo,” the Finn’s were rewarded for their researching musical approach once again: The album marked AMORPHIS’ sixth no. 1 album in Finland, even cracked the top 3 of the official German album chart, and last but not least the sextet took home two awards from the prestigious Emma Gaala (“Band of the Year” & “Export of the Year”).

The impact of “Halo” became a driving force for what’s to come. Rather than rushing into a follow-up, the band chose to step back from live performances and focus fully on their next chapter. The result is “Borderland” – a meticulously crafted opus that builds on their celebrated recent era, while seamlessly weaving in new, timely elements. It’s a bold, organic continuation of their journey, shaped by experience and guided by vision.

AMORPHIS are:
Tomi Joutsen | vocals
Esa Holopainen | guitars
Tomi Koivusaari | guitars
Olli-Pekka “Oppu” Laine | bass
Santeri Kallio | keys
Jan Rechberger | drums & percussion

More from AMORPHIS: amorphis.net | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | TikTok | X | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music | RPM

N.Y.C. Announce Debut Album “Built To Destroy” + Deliver Video Single ‘Heavy As Hell’

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What would it sound like if AC/DC brawled with Judas Priest in an alley, while Motörhead revved a Harley over the whole thing? Meet N.Y.C. and their debut album “Built To Destroy” (release date: November 14). The record was produced by Tommy Bolan and is being released by ADRENALIZING MEDIA NETWORK (Executive Producer). It was recorded at Deep End Music Studios (mixed by Kenny Meriedeth) and mastered by Robert Vosgien (Los Angeles/USA). The album also features a guest performance by Grammy-Award-Winner and Hollywood composer, Vince DiCola (Rocky IV, Transformers The Movie). “Built To Destroy” is heavy, it’s loud, it’s fed up – and it’s definitely not here to make friends.

Founded by lead singer/guitarist Tommy Bolan, the six-string shredder behind Warlock’s platinum “Triumph & Agony”, born and raised in Queens, NY, the band also features metal legends Stet Howland (W.A.S.P., Metal Church) on drums and Steve Unger (Metal Church) on bass. Together, they channel the sound of New York City – noisy, restless, pissed-off, and ready to rise from the gutter.

Leading with the juggernaut single “Heavy As Hell” (release date: September 5), N.Y.C. deliver a face-melting ode to crushing venues and playing on your own stage of life with all the intensity that all of us crave. The single, which is packed with more guitars than your best neighbor’s man cave, is just as gritty and aggressive as the accompanying video.

“I wanted to write songs that were real to me,” says Bolan, who wrote, produced, and probably bled on every track. “With our songs we can vent our aggression while at the same time exorcise our demons of insanity. I’m the guy on the New York street corner screamin’ about everything and you FEEL that intensity in our live show.”

Listen to “Heavy As Hell” on your preferred digital platform: https://orcd.co/heavyashellsingle

The album is a full-on sonic tantrum and the pre-release festivities are coming in hot. The launch of Bolan’s signature guitar strings (via Optima Strings) is underway, alongside some – quite literally – epic and amazing videos with VFX veteran Walter Schulz (Emmy & Academy Award Winner and Hollywood VFX Director). Mr. Schulz and the team of Adrenalizing Media Network have been working with Unreal Engine and all their latest technologies, spared no effort to get never done before use cases out of the outstanding capabilities of the latest gaming tech. “Walter is a Master at his craft and a perfect fit” states Bolan, “The visual world he has created captures the intensity of N.Y.C.”

Also keep an eye out for some exciting promo content and give-aways with Schecter, Peavey, Morley, Optima Strings, Tascam, EHX, Gator, Levy’s and look out for the upcoming release of the N.Y.C. signature Wine & Vodka.

“‘Built To Destroy’ is basically the return for anyone to end all of the bullshit that has been dumped on them in their life,” Bolan adds. “All of the madness, lies, and self sacrifice of body, mind, and soul at the hands of others shall now be turned around. As my song says: ‘I am Tired of Smiling’. All of this has made me the half man-half machine you see before you. I have returned to set my demons free and tolerate no one’s limitations any longer.”

“Built To Destroy” isn’t just an album. It’s a sonic 10-ton nuke honing in on your stereo, so get ready and brace yourselves!

“Built To Destroy” Tracklist

  1. Heavy As Hell
  2. Twisted
  3. United
  4. Tired Of Smiling
  5. Lyin Eyes
  6. Lets Roll (40 Brave)
  7. Central Park
  8. Fight
  9. Full Tilt
  10. Highway To Nowhere
  11. Gasoline
  12. 244
  13. Built To Destroy

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LET SHADES DO Release New Single ‘A New Unworld’, Feat. Zachary Stevens (Savatage) & Neil Zaza

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 5, 2025
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Available today on all digital platforms via Volcano Records & Promotion, A New Unworld is the brand-new single by Let ShadeS Do, a visionary and internationally-driven heavy metal project born from the creative minds of Italian guitarist and composer Alex Under and singer-songwriter Candice Hellish. The track, intense and powerful, conveys a dystopian poetics blending massive sounds with deep storytelling, leading the listener into a post-apocalyptic dimension where identity and reality spiral into crisis and transformation.

The single features the outstanding participation of Zachary “Zak” Stevens, iconic voice of Savatage and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, alongside Neil Zaza, world-renowned guitar virtuoso, who delivers a solo full of lyricism and emotional impact.

The full line-up on the track includes:
Alex Under – rhythm & lead guitars
Oliver Holzwarth – bass
Enrico “Chan Choosy” Cianciusi – drums

Adding even more weight to the release is the official music video – directed in a provocative and symbolic style by Alex Visani – starring legendary adult film actress Roberta Gemma. Her magnetic and metaphorical performance enhances the atmosphere of disorientation and tension conveyed by the song. The visuals, intense and evocative, reflect the aesthetic and emotional charge of a decaying and unsettling world.

A New Unworld is now available on all streaming platforms and the official video is on YouTube:

Also listen to the first single ‘Lost’ on all digital platforms https://music.imusician.pro/a/69CEKExZ/ and check out the video on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/ICBpPIjamr4?si=5F-6pn4JVGi7QpTP

Further info at
http://www.volcanopromotion.com
http://www.facebook.com/letShadeSdo