Time To Kill Records is proud to welcome SLYTHER, a young and ferocious Italian thrash metal band, to its roster.
With a solid foundation of live experience already under their belt, SLYTHER stand out for their ability to revisit thrash metal tradition with energy and freshness, blending the classic attitude of bands like Metallica and Overkill with the irreverent crossover edge of acts such as Municipal Waste.
Their debut album is set to be released in the coming months via Time To Kill Records. Full details will be revealed soon – stay tuned!
Biography:
SLYTHER is a young thrash/crossover band hailing from Pescara, Italy, and active since 2020. Formed by musicians born between 2005 and 2007, the group delivers a direct, high-energy sound rooted in modern thrash with strong crossover influences.
Since 2022, SLYTHER has been active on the live circuit, performing at major events such as the Day 0 of Frantic Fest 2023 and sharing the stage with well-known names in the Italian underground like Game Over and Fingernails. Among their first releases is the single “Shut The Fuck Up” (July 2023), which has surpassed 10,000 streams and offers a taste of the debut album currently in the works.
Line-up:
Marco Aquino – Vocals, rhythm guitar Federico Pavese – Drums Federico Pistilli – Lead guitar Giovanni De Bonis – Bass
British melodic rock legends FM return with their 15th studio album, Brotherhood – a compelling and cohesive statement of the band’s enduring class and creativity. Released by Frontiers Music Srlon September 5th, the album is available to pre-save digitally, and pre-order on CD and vinyl from https://ffm.to/fmbrotherhood.
To celebrate, the band have released “Living on the Run” – the first single from the highly anticipated album. Watch the official music video for the new single on YouTube HERE.
Once again delivering their signature blend of hook-laden AOR and blues-tinged hard rock on Brotherhood, FM reaffirms their status as masters of the genre.
Brotherhood showcases a band still at the top of their game, with highlights including the infectious anthem “Living on the Run“, the unforgettable anthemic rocker “Don’t Call It Love”, the punchy and powerful “Coming For You“, and the emotionally charged “Time Waits For NoOne” – all tracks that echo the spirit and melodic strength of FM’s early classics yet are unmistakably fresh and vibrant.
“First single, Living On The Run, is a great hard-hitting melodic fast-moving track,” says FM’s lead singer, Steve Overland. “The song is about what the title suggests, a real Bonnie and Clyde storyline. A very instant big chorus, which makes for a good first single choice.”
The opening track, “Do You Mean It“, brings a bluesy, soulful vibe that echoes the Doobie Brothers’ classic “Takin’ It To The Streets” sound, setting the tone for the album. Brotherhood also features one of FM’s most powerful ballads to date, “Just Walk Away” – a beautifully emotional song that highlights the band’s mastery of melodic rock. Wrapping up the album is “The Enemy Within“, a track that introduces exciting new sonic ideas while retaining the powerful and melodic qualities FM fans love.
Supporting vocals from a female guest choir add warmth and dynamic depth to “Do You Mean It” and “Just Walk Away,” perfectly complementing Steve Overland’s consistently exceptional lead vocals.
“I am proud of the new album,” enthuses Overland, “It is one of our strongest song albums to date. It is another milestone, as it’s FM’s 15th album. It’s very well paced and has great variation in song styles throughout. The album’s big ballad, Just Walk Away, is one of our best. I hope our fans feel the same way as we do about Brotherhood.”
Formed in the 80’s by the Overland brothers, FM are one of the UK’s seminal and respected rock bands. The new album was recorded by FM’s long-standing and beloved line-up including founding members Steve Overland, Merv Goldsworthy, and Pete Jupp, alongside keyboard player Jem Davis and guitarist Jim Kirkpatrick.
To promote Brotherhood, FM will embark on a major UK headline tour in September 2025 with 14 concerts, followed by European dates in early 2026. Visit FM’s official website for tickets.
Album Track Listing Do You Mean It (3.54) Living On The Run (4.19) Coming For You (4.11) Raised On The Wrong Side (4.50) Love Comes To All (3.51) Just Walk Away (6.08) Don’t Call It Love (5.00) Time Waits For No One (4.59) Because Of You (4.47) Chasing Freedom (4.47) The Enemy Within (5.48)
Band Line-up Steve Overland – Vocals, guitar Merv Goldsworthy – Bass Pete Jupp – Drums Jem Davis – Keyboards Jim Kirkpatrick – Guitars
Production Credits Produced by FM Studios: Tremelo Studios, West3 Productions, The Seldom inn, JK Studios, Electric Pepperland Recorded by Pete Jupp Mixed by Jeff Knowler Mastered by Jim Griffiths at Principal Audio Backing vocals on “Do You Mean It” and “Just Walk Away by Sonia Jones and Jade Morgan
SPECIAL GUESTS: *BRAVE RIVAL, **ROSALIE CUNNINGHAM, ***JACK J HUTCHINSON
Grimsby Docks Academy Thursday 4 September ***Special Guest: Jack J Hutchinson Tickets: The Gig Cartel The Church, King Edward St, Grimsby DN31 3JD https://docksacademy.com
Barnsley Birdwell Venue Friday 5 September ***Special Guest: Jack J Hutchinson Tickets: The Gig Cartel Sheffield Rd, Birdwell, Barnsley, S70 5UY https://birdwellvenue.com
Edinburgh Liquid Rooms Saturday 6 September *Special Guest: Brave Rival Tickets: The Gig Cartel 9C Victoria St, Edinburgh, EH1 2HE http://www.facebook.com/TheLiquidRooms
Newcastle Wylam Brewery Sunday 7 September *Special Guest: Brave Rival Tickets: The Gig Cartel & Ticketweb Palace of Arts Exhibition Park, Claremont Rd, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 4PZ http://www.wylambrewery.co.uk/events
Bristol Fleece Thursday 11 September *Special Guest: Brave Rival Tickets: The Gig Cartel 2 St Thomas St, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6JJ https://thefleece.co.uk
Cardiff Globe Friday 12 September *Special Guest: Brave Rival Tickets: The Gig Cartel 125 Albany Rd, Cardiff, CF24 3NS http://www.globecardiff.co.uk
Gloucester Guildhall Saturday 13 September ***Special Guest: Jack J Hutchinson Tickets: The Gig Cartel 23 Eastgate St, Gloucester, GL1 1NS http://www.gloucesterguildhall.co.uk
Colchester Arts Centre Sunday 14 September *Special Guest: Brave Rival Tickets: The Gig Cartel Church Street, Colchester, Essex, CO1 1NF http://www.colchesterartscentre.com
London O2 Academy Islington Thursday 18 September **Special Guest: Rosalie Cunningham Tickets: The Gig Cartel 20-22 Highbury Corner, London, N5 1RD http://www.thegarage.london
Wolverhampton KK’s Steel Mill Friday 19 September **Special Guest: Rosalie Cunningham Tickets: The Gig Cartel Starworks Warehouse, Frederick Street, WV2 4DU http://www.kkssteelmill.co.uk
Manchester Club Academy Saturday 20 September **Special Guest: Rosalie Cunningham Tickets: The Gig Cartel Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PR http://www.manchesteracademy.net
Leeds Old Woollen Sunday 21 September **Special Guest: Rosalie Cunningham Tickets: The Gig Cartel Sunnybank Mills, 83 85 Town St, Leeds, LS28 5UJ https://oldwoollen.co.uk/home
Chester Live Rooms Saturday 27 September ***Special Guest: Jack J Hutchinson Tickets: The Gig Cartel 1 Station Road, Chester, CH1 3DR http://www.theliverooms.com
It’s such a great idea that it’s astonishing no-one had thought of it before – a bold new compilation that unites a host of legendary goth/darkwave acts with the next generation of shadow-shapers to reimagine some of the darkest, most iconic songs ever written!
From the haunted first wave goth of The Danse Society to the industrial punch of Aesthetic Perfection, PLUS new offerings from Rosetta Stone (“Devil Woman”) and Corpus Delicti (a mind-melting “Dancing In The Dark”), this compilation is cohesive yet varied, a love letter to darkness in its many forms!
Due for release on August 7, all the classics are here: Los Bravos’ mid-1960s hit “Black Is Black,” as seen through the minimalistic eyes of The KVB; Black Sabbath’s “Black Sabbath” given a fresh lick of darkness by Belarusian post-punks Nürnberg; the Rolling Stones’ “Paint It Black” redecorated by Darkways; Deep Purple’s “Black Night” taken home by Rotersand.
Other highlights include Priest’s thunderous take on Soundgarden’s “Black Hole Sun,” Then Comes Silence’s alchemical recasting of “I Put A Spell On You,” Vampire Beach Babies audacious approach to David Bowie’s “Blackstar,” and there’s even room for some traditional Americana, as Kirlian Camera revisit “The House of the Rising Sun” and Bloody Dead and Sexy get to work on “Black Betty.”
And released as a single today, the Human League’s New Romantic-era classic “Darkness,” as spotlit by Australian enigma Buzz Kull.
Originally heard on the League’s breakthrough album Dare in 1981, it’s a tricky song to tackle, as Buzz Kull’s Marc Dwyer acknowledges.
“I wasn’t prepared to deliver the theatrical intro of the original track, but regardless of how stripped-back and simple it may sound to the average listener, the key changes in this song are incredibly difficult to even partially replicate. It’s very much tailored to Philip Oakey’s extraordinary vocal delivery.”
But this isn’t nostalgia, or even black-clad novelty. Drawing from more than a century’s worth of classic songwriting, The Black Album is a vital reawakening of the post-punk, deathrock sound that has lingered in the margins of the shadows for years, now rising to claim center stage!
Metal pioneers Master, one of death metal’s founding bands, have announced new US tour dates starting this September. The tour includes a co-headline run with Dutch death metal outfit Sinister from 18th September 18th through October 5th. A complete list of confirmed Master shows can be found below.
Master tour dates: 12/09/2025 USA Los Angeles, CA, Satch One 13/09/2025 USA San Diego, CA, Tower Bar 14/09/2025 USA Phoenix, AZ, Last Exit Live 17/09/2025 USA Memphis, TN, The Hi-Tone 18/09/2025 USA Lexington, KY, Green Lantern* 19/09/2025 USA Detroit, MI, Sanctuary* 20/09/2025 USA Indianapolis, IN, Heavy Hell* 21/09/2025 USA St. Louis, MO, Red Flag* 23/09/2025 USA Tulsa, OK, The Vanguard* 24/09/2025 USA Austin, TX, The Lost Well* 25/09/2025 USA San Antonio, TX, Studio 210* 26/09/2025 USA Houston, TX, Black Magic Social* 27/09/2025 USA New Orleans, LA, No Dice* 28/09/2025 USA Atlanta, GA, Boggs Social* 30/09/2025 USA Raleigh, NC, Chapel of Bones* 01/10/2025 USA Philadelphia, PA, Milk Boy* 02/10/2025 USA Brooklyn, NY, The MEadows* 03/10/2025 USA Baltimore, MD, Metro Gallery* 04/10/2025 USA Cleveland, OH, No Class* 05/10/2025 USA Elgin, IL, Metal Threat* 06/10/2025 USA Omaha, NE, Reberb Lounge 07/10/2025 USA Denver, CO, Hi-Dive 08/10/2025 USA Salt Lake City, VT, Aces High Saloon 09/10/2025 USA Reno, NV, Holland Project 10/10/2025 USA Berkeley, CA, 924 Gilman Street 11/10/2025 USA San Luis Obispo, CA, Dark Nectar *co-headline with Sinister
In the genre of heavy music, heavy metal just demands your attention with its raw power and pure adrenaline. Through the years, this now classic formula of loud sounds often played in minor keys for that eerie effect has morphed into several subgenres. This form of extreme metal was super-charged and turned into what is now death metal. Make no mistake; Master were the leaders, right from the beginning and continue to be at the top of their game. Master is Death Metal personified.
There are just a handful of innovators that have proven to have the sheer determination and drive to create the monumental sound of a band armed with their weapons of Master‘s destruction. Paul Speckmann has been there since the very beginning of death metal. A voice of the people and sending his messages loud and clear with constant touring and bringing his music to the world.
Among this group of audio assassins; Paul is gearing up for the next target of annihilation; A steady requirement of endless touring, recording, and writing his view of life as seen through his eyes. Paul creates songs that are topical for an audience he admires and respects. Paul and Master continue to terrorize, obliterate, and demonstrate the need to sanctify and satisfy the audience as this entity continues to grow.
Powerhouse newcomers The Switch are excited to announce the release of their debut album “No Way Out”, set for release on September 5, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl. The first track and official video, “Danger On The Loose”, are also out today, giving a taste of what to expect from the record.
Canadian vocalist Bobby John, twin brothers Tom and James Martin (ex-Vega, Nitrate) and Swedish bassist Dennis Butabi Borg (Cruzh) join forces for this new project.
“No Way Out” has been a labour of love, the listeners are gonna get zapped back to the mid 80’s for a nostalgic trip back to the sound we all fell in love with!”, Tom Martin commented.
Talking about the first single, he added: “This song is a real summer anthem! It was written on a walk home one day… Like it was sent from above! And we have Paul Laine orchestrating and singing the backing vocals so he adds the final magic”.
Check out this EPK about The Switch and their upcoming album HERE
Tom and James Martin first heard Bobby singing a song they had written with Eddie LaValle and instantly knew they had to work with him.
James Martin explained: “I rang Tom up one morning after hearing Bobby sing and told him that he was our guy – we knew straight away we had the right combination with him”.
The brothers then asked their long-term friend and musical collaborator Dennis Butabi Borg if he’d like to play bass on the entire album and join the group.
Tom Martin said: “It’s the best work we’ve ever been part of: James and I never had complete control of an album with writing and mix, so it’s completely to our taste”.
Butabi added: “I couldn’t agree more, after I’d heard the first demo there was no doubt that I wanted a part of this excellent cocktail of fun, retro vibes that reminds me of growing up in the 80’s. It’s like steering a Testarossa in the Outrun arcade machine while chewing Juicy Fruits and cranking music on your walkman. This is 100% the kind of feel-good album that the world needs in these times”.
Not only is The Switch a powerhouse group, but the album was written with a theme. Imagine a movie coming out in the 1980’s that gripped the world the same way 80s classics like “Back To The Future” did, but in a parallel universe.
That movie is called “The Switch” and it’s about a band that goes on a US tour, and encounters trouble with an underworld mob. In a cruel twist of fate, the band must swap guitars for deadly weapons and end up in the ultimate fight for survival. It was the biggest movie of 1987 and spawned this huge soundtrack which you can hear on “No Way Out”!
“No Way Out” Tracklist:
1. Danger On The Loose 2. Play The Game 3. Young Hearts 4. Search For Love 5. Hangin’ On To Seventeen 6. No Way Out 7. Young Gun 8. One Night With You 9. Anytime 10. Strangers Eyes
Line Up: James Martin Tom Martin Bobby John Dennis “Butabi” Borg
Stockholm-based modern rock sensation SELF DECEPTION have officially inked a deal with Napalm Records! Known for their dynamic blend of anthemic modern metal and powerful melodic rock, SELF DECEPTION have established themselves as a force to be reckoned with in the Scandinavian and international rock scenes. With chart-topping singles like “Fight Fire With Gasoline” and “Hell and Back”, the band continues to raise the bar for contemporary rock.
With airplay on key rock stations across the world, sharing stages with acts like Electric Callboy, Danko Jones, and Adept, and numerous prestigious festival performances, including Sweden Rock Festival, SELF DECEPTION have been on an absolute tear, solidifying their place in the modern rock scene.
Now, to celebrate this exciting new chapter, SELF DECEPTION are hitting the road this summer with a run of dates across Europe and North America. The tour will include standout festival appearances and international club dates. The band will bring their explosive live energy to major events like Open Air Gränichen in Switzerland and Rockstadt Extreme Fest in Romania – one of Eastern Europe’s leading extreme music festivals.
In Germany, fans can catch them at the vibrant NEXO – Nerd Expo 2025 in Schkeuditz and the heavy-hitting Music Forge Festival in Lich.
SELF DECEPTION are also heading across the Atlantic for a string of long-awaited Canadian dates, including a show at Montreal’s legendary Foufounes Électriques.
EUROPE: 12.07.25 DE – Schkeuditz / NEXO – Nerd Expo 2025 01.08.25 CH – Gränichen / Open Air Gränichen 2025 02.08.25 RO – Brașov / Rockstadt Extreme Fest 2025 15.08.25 NO – Larkollen / Riviera Rock 2025 23.08.25 DE – Lich / Music Forge Festival 2025
CANADA: 07.08.25 CA, QC – Montreal / Foufounes Électriques 09.08.25 CA, QC – Victoriaville / Rock La Cauze 2025 10.08.25 CA, ON – Toronto / Lee’s Palace
SELF DECEPTIONare: Andreas Clark – Vocals Ronny Westphal – Guitar Patrik Carlberg Hallgren – Bass Erik Eklund – Drums
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