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TODOMAL Release Official Live Video for ‘Mare Ignis’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 5, 2026
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: TODOMAL. Leave a comment
Photo by © Christopher B. Wildman

In light of their critically-acclaimed new album, today, atmospheric doom metal band TodoMal are releasing an official new live video for “Mare Ignis”. This grand and gloomy performance of the opening song from Graveyards of Joy was recorded during the band’s appearance at Dark Echoes Festival in their native Spain. It arrives ahead of their 2027 European tour with Moonspell and Iotunn.

Watch the live video for “Mare Ignis”:

Graveyards of Joy is out now via Season of Mist. Order & Stream: https://orcd.co/todomalgraveyardsofjoy

“Mare Ignis” opens Graveyards of Joy, the closing chapter of a trilogy that TodoMal began with Ultracrepidarian (2021) and continued with A Greater Good (2023). Its lyrics turn on a rising sun, fragile hope and the line ‘only the brave shall rise’. The video presents the song as it is played on stage by the band’s full live line-up: Wildman (Guitars and Vocals), Mile (Bass and Vocals), Javi (Guitars), Bud (Drums) and Cecilia (Synths and Vocals).

TodoMal have shared stages with Candlemass, My Dying Bride and Dødheimsgard at festivals including Be Prog! My Friend, Under The Doom Fest and Frantic Fest. Since the release of Graveyards of Joy, the band have played Resurrection Fest, Party San Open Air and completed a European tour with Evoken.

God Is a Vampire Tour 2027
with Moonspell, Iotunn + TodoMal

Get tickets: https://www.moonspell.com/tours/

March 4 – Langen, DE @ Neue Stadthalle
March 5 – Erfurt, DE @ Stadtgarten
March 6 – Osnabrück, DE @ Hyde Park
March 7 – Eindhoven, NL @ Effenaar
March 9 – London, GB @ The Dome
March 10 – Rennes, FR @ L’Etage
March 11 – Toulouse, FR @ Le Bascala
March 12 – Madrid, ES @ Shoko
March 13 – Valencia, ES @ Sala Repvblicca
March 14 – Barcelona, ES @ Razzmatazz 2
March 16 – Paris, FR @ La Machine du Moulin Rouge
March 17 – Pratteln, CH @ Z7
March 18 – Karlsruhe, DE @ Substage
March 19 – Hannover, DE @ Capitol
March 20 – Geiselwind, DE @ Music Hall
March 21 – Berlin, DE @ Kesselhaus
March 23 – Munich, DE @ Backstage Werk
March 24 – Zagreb, HR @ Boogaloo
March 25 – Vienna, AT @ Simm City
March 26 – Cluj-Napoca, RO @ Form Space
March 27 – Bucharest, RO @ Quantic Club
March 28 – Sofia, BG @ Joy Station
March 30 – Thessaloniki, GR @ Principal Club
March 31 – Athens, GR @ Gagarin 205
April 1 – Skopje, MK @ MKC
April 2 – Belgrade, RS @ Zappa
April 3 – Budapest, HU @ Barba Negra
April 4 – Katowice, PL @ P23
April 6 – Gdansk, PL @ B90
April 7 – Warsaw, PL @ Progresja
April 8 – Wroclaw, PL @ Zaklete Rewiry
April 9 – Zlin, CZ @ Masters of Rock Cafe
April 10 – Leipzig, DE @ Hellraiser
April 11 – Copenhagen, DK @ Amager Bio
April 13 – Stockholm, SE @ Kulturhuset Stadsteatern
April 14 – Oslo, NO @ Vulkan Arena
April 15 – Gothenburg, SE @ Filmstudion
April 16 – Hamburg, DE @ Gruenspan
April 17 – Cologne, DE @ Carlswerk Victoria
April 18 – Haarlem, NL @ Patronaat

Tracklist:
1. Mare Ignis (05:14)
2. Lucid Nightmare (04:31)
3. Point of Coalescence (05:04)
4. Misericordiah (02:50)
5. Unholy (04:22)
6. Deliverance (07:25)
7. Humanised Gods (03:54)
8. For Mercy (03:02)
9. Graveyards of Joy (06:51)
Full runtime: 43:15

TodoMal came to life in the year zero of our era, 2020, conceived by Anglo-Spanish musician and composer Christopher B. Wildman and Spanish musician and producer Javier Fernández, two veteran multi-instrumentalists of the Spanish underground whose extensive track record spans a myriad of projects across a wide range of styles.

TodoMal is a product of serendipity: a personal blend of the solemnity of traditional doom metal and the profusion of space rock, with touches of ecclesiastical music, classic hard rock and film soundtracks.

Ultracrepidarian (2021), TodoMal’s first work, was a 38-minute journey of seven hypnotic tracks full of contrasts and surprises, set against the backdrop of the placid, desolate moorlands of northern Alcarria and the Matarraña region (Teruel), two emblematic enclaves of so-called “Empty Spain”.

With A Greater Good (2023), the duo crafted a collection of “dark songs” that grew from the seeds planted on Ultracrepidarian, their debut album, and evolved into a complex, dense and unclassifiable record. It featured high in the end-of-year lists of several publications and received glowing reviews from webzines such as Mondo Sonoro, No Clean Singing, Zwarenmetalen and Metal Revolution, among others. Given the anticipation the album generated, a second edition was issued once the physical copies had sold out. Buoyed by this momentum, and with a growing audience eager to see the band live, the duo began recording their next chapter throughout 2024–2025.

They also established themselves as a live five-piece, joined by Javier Félez (guitars), Javier “Bud” Martínez (drums) and Cecilia Tallo (keyboards / vocals), creating an immersive audio-visual show.

This led to invitations to festivals such as Be Prog My Friend (2024, Barcelona), Under The Doom Fest (2025, Lisbon), Frantic Fest (2025, Abruzzo, Italy) and Okkult Sessions (2025, Barcelona), sharing stages with artists of the calibre of Candlemass, My Dying Bride and Dødheimsgard, among many others.

On 3 July 2026, the band released Graveyards of Joy, their third album via Season of Mist. This pivotal point of six years of career has been very warmly received by both press and public, and was named Album of the Month by Rock Hard France and Underworld Magazine, and got high scores in ‘zines worldwide like Angry Metal Guy (US), Metal Kaoz (US), Ever Metal (UK), Metal Factory (Switz) or Rock Hard Germany, to name a few.

Shortly after the release, on 30 July, the band set out on a European tour with Evoken, beginning in Paris and concluding in Bratislava on 11 August, taking in festivals such as Resurrection Fest (Spain) and PartySan (Germany), among others.

Line-up
Wildman — Guitars, Vocals
Mile — Bass, Vocals
Javi — Guitars
Bud — Drums
Cecilia — Synths, Vocals

Follow TodoMal:
Bandcamp: https://todomalband.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/todomalofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/todo_mal_band/
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/todomal
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2grCvuOH8MibDqryxpW6jR
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/todomal/1587939438
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/146831572
Tidal: https://tidal.com/artist/5655213

DANGEROUS TOYS’ The Definitive Edition Sells Out in 72 Hours — RIAA Gold Certified Debut Returns with Signed Exclusive & New Vinyl Variants

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 5, 2026
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Signed TalkShopLive exclusives, a Kenyon Records webstore-exclusive Double Picture Disc, four all-new hand-numbered vinyl variants hitting stores nationwide via Select-O-Hits in December, and a second pressing of the 2xCD

TalkShopLive exclusives arrive December 14, 2026 · New pressings arrive Friday, December 18, 2026 — Officially licensed, with full participation from the band

Record Demand for Dangerous Toys
Within 72 hours of its September 22 announcement, Dangerous Toys: The Definitive Edition — the deluxe reissue of the RIAA Gold-certified 1989 debut from Austin, Texas hard rock legends Dangerous Toys — had sold out of every vinyl and cassette edition. The Picture Disc LP and 2xCassette were gone in under 24 hours. All four 2xLP color variants followed within three days.

“We had no idea what to expect with The Definitive Edition of our first record. The fans have been rabid! The first pressing damn near sold out in just a few days. With the second pressings we tried to make them a little different from the first with the gatefold layout and poster. I think the fans will dig it with all the different options for colors. I think fans are gonna be pretty excited when we do it all over again next year with Hellacious Acres. That record never even came out on vinyl in the United States!” — Jason McMaster, Dangerous Toys

Now Dangerous Toys and Kenyon Records are answering that demand with a new wave of releases: signed exclusives and an all-new Christmas collection through a partnership with TalkShopLive, a Double Picture Disc available exclusively at the Kenyon Records webstore, four new hand-numbered vinyl variants in stores nationwide, and a second pressing of the 2xCD. It all kicks off November 11, when frontman Jason McMaster goes live on TalkShopLive. The TalkShopLive exclusives arrive December 14, followed by the new pressings on Friday, December 18, 2026.

New Partnership: TalkShopLive Exclusives
Kenyon Records and Dangerous Toys are teaming up with TalkShopLive for exclusive editions and merchandise you won’t find anywhere else, all arriving December 14, 2026. Leading the lineup is the band’s all-new Christmas collection, “Horrific Holidays.”

“Horrific Holidays” T-Shirt & Raglan — An all-new Christmas design by artist Claudio Bergamin (Judas Priest), giving the band’s iconic clown, Bill Z. Bub, the holiday treatment.

“Horrific Holidays” Christmas Card — Signed by all five members: Jason McMaster, Scott Dalhover, Mike Watson, Mark Geary and Paul Lidel.

Exclusive Blood Red Splatter 2xLP Variant — Blood red with black and white splatter, limited to 250 copies, packaged with a 12″ album flat autographed by all four original members.

Signed 2xCD — The new second pressing of the 2xCD Definitive Edition, with its 24-page booklet signed by all four original members.

Tune in: Jason McMaster goes live with Steve Harkins on TalkShopLive on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 9 p.m. ET: https://talkshop.live/watch/HleNu7cdf1tJ

Kenyon Records Webstore Exclusive: The Double Picture Disc
The original Picture Disc vanished in a day. Now it’s back — and it’s doubled. The new Double Picture Disc presents both the remastered studio album and the previously unreleased Live in ’89 recordings as two striking picture discs, wrapped in the full Definitive Edition deluxe package.

  • Hand numbered, limited to 250 copies
  • Remastered specifically for vinyl by original producer Max Norman
  • Second disc featuring nine Live in ’89 performances
  • Deluxe gatefold jacket, 350gsm, with hot-foil red-stamped logo
  • Large-format 16-page, 12-inch booklet with unseen, officially licensed photos from 1989
  • Brand-new 24″ x 36″ poster featuring the classic 1989 album artwork and photos
  • Liner notes on the album’s making by Katherine Turman (former RIP Magazine editor) and on the live recordings by Jason McMaster
  • Full-color hype sticker

Available December 18, 2026, exclusively at the Kenyon Records webstore.

Four New 2xLP Variants — In Stores Nationwide via Select-O-Hits
For every fan who missed the first wave, four all-new color variants are on the way. Arriving December 18, 2026, they’ll be available to record stores and online retailers everywhere through Kenyon Records’ distribution partner, Select-O-Hits.

  • “Here Comes Trouble” — Bill Z. Bub’s Back Soul Variant — hand numbered, limited to 125 copies
  • “Take Me Drunk” — Bill Z. Bub’s Box Variant — hand numbered, limited to 250 copies
  • “Outlaw” — Moonshine Blue Variant — hand numbered, limited to 250 copies
  • “Sport’n a Woody” — Rotten Candy Variant — hand numbered, limited to 250 copies

Every variant carries the full Definitive Edition package:

  • Pressed on 180g heavyweight vinyl, remastered specifically for vinyl by Max Norman
  • Second LP featuring nine Live in ’89 performances
  • Deluxe gatefold jacket, 350gsm, with hot-foil red-stamped logo
  • Black poly-lined inner sleeves
  • Large-format 16-page, 12-inch booklet with unseen, officially licensed photos from 1989
  • Brand-new 24″ x 36″ poster featuring the classic 1989 album artwork and photos
  • Liner notes by Katherine Turman and Jason McMaster
  • Full-color hype sticker

Ask your local record store to reserve a copy — at 125 copies, “Here Comes Trouble” will be the rarest of the set.

2xCD Definitive Edition — Second Pressing
Arriving December 18, the 2xCD returns in a second pressing with updated artwork and new photos inside the digipak.

  • Disc One: the original album, newly remastered by Max Norman
  • Disc Two: a 10-song Live in ’89 performance, including the CD-exclusive live recording of “That Dog”
  • Deluxe 8-panel digipak with dual trays
  • Extensive 24-page booklet featuring unseen, officially licensed photography
  • Liner notes by Katherine Turman, drawn from 2026 interviews with the band, and by Jason McMaster on the live recordings
  • Full-color hype sticker

Officially Licensed Merchandise
Beyond the TalkShopLive holiday exclusives, the band’s officially licensed merchandise line — built around Bill Z. Bub, the iconic clown from the 1989 album cover, and the classic band logo — is available now, exclusively at the Kenyon Records webstore.

  • Full-color, front-and-back screen-printed T-shirts, zip-up hoodies and raglans
  • 2.5″ full-color enamel pins featuring the clown and logo
  • Full-size back patch
  • High-quality vinyl stickers
  • Wall flags and tapestries
  • Battle jackets
  • Slipmat

About The Definitive Edition
Original producer Max Norman (Ozzy Osbourne, Megadeth) returned in 2026 to remaster the 1989 debut from the ground up, with dedicated remasters for vinyl and CD. The bonus Live in ’89 recordings come straight from Jason McMaster’s personal stash of soundboard cassettes — never duplicated and never heard outside the band until now.

Produced by Norman at the legendary Sound City studio and released May 9, 1989, Dangerous Toys delivered MTV Headbangers Ball staples “Teas’n, Pleas’n” and “Scared,” plus fan favorite “Sport’n a Woody.” “Teas’n, Pleas’n” knocked Bon Jovi from #1 on Dial MTV, and the album hit No. 65 on the Billboard 200 on its way to Gold certification. Its cover — Tommy Pons’ leering horror-clown jack-in-the-box, Bill Z. Bub — remains the band’s visual signature.

Tracklisting
Studio: Teas’n, Pleas’n · Scared · Bones in the Gutter · Take Me Drunk · Feels Like a Hammer · Sport’n a Woody · Queen of the Nile · Outlaw · Here Comes Trouble · Ten Boots · That Dog

Live in ’89 (2xLP, Double Picture Disc and 2xCD): Outlaw · Here Comes Trouble · Ten Boots · Queen of the Nile · Bones in the Gutter · Take Me Drunk · Sport’n a Woody · Teas’n, Pleas’n · Gimme No Lip · That Dog (CD exclusive)

Availability
The new editions of Dangerous Toys: The Definitive Edition are available for pre-order now at the Kenyon Records webstore, TalkShopLive and select retail partners. TalkShopLive exclusives arrive December 14, 2026; all other new editions arrive Friday, December 18, 2026. All formats are officially licensed, with full authorization and participation from Dangerous Toys.

Websites
Dangerous Toys: https://dangeroustoys.us
Kenyon Records: https://kenyonrecordsusa.com
TalkShopLive: https://talkshop.live/watch/HleNu7cdf1tJ

Socials
Dangerous Toys Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dangeroustoys1
Dangerous Toys Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dangerous_toys_lifers
Kenyon Records Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KenyonRecords
Kenyon Records Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenyon_records

SPREAD EAGLE Share Alternate Mix of ‘Street Noise’ Single

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 5, 2026
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Photo by Keith Celentano

Hard rock veterans Spread Eagle are thrilled to share an alternate mix of their single “Street Noise”, originally featured on their latest album, “The Brutal Divine”, out now via Frontiers Music Srl.

Spread Eagle are currently on the road on “The Brutal Divine Tour 2026”, with new dates across the US throughout November and December. For the full list of dates, please see below and HERE.

Rob De Luca commented: “Ray’s good friend Steve Gordon asked to mix a song, so here’s ‘Street Noise (alt mix)’ by Steve. The song is already featured in our live show, so come out and hear it live!”

Stream “Street Noise (Alternate Mix)” HERE

Order “The Brutal Divine” HERE

Produced by Rob De Luca, “The Brutal Divine” marks a fierce new chapter in Spread Eagle’s legacy, blending their classic hard rock roots with a darker, heavier edge. Drawing on years of relentless touring, the album delivers a powerful mix of metal and punk influences, dynamic songwriting, and emotionally charged lyrics.

Fronted by Ray West’s unmistakable vocals, alongside guitarist Gianmaria “Jommy” Puledda, bassist Rob De Luca, and drummer Rik De Luca, Spread Eagle continue to showcase the intensity, grit, and authenticity that first put them on the map, while pushing their sound forward.

Formed in New York City in the late 1980s, Spread Eagle quickly established themselves as one of the most distinctive acts to emerge from the American hard rock scene. Their self-titled debut album, released in 1990, introduced a raw, aggressive sound that stood apart from the more polished glam metal dominating the era. Combining gritty guitar riffs, powerful vocals, and a rebellious attitude, the band earned a dedicated following and critical recognition, with tracks such as “Switchblade Serenade” becoming fan favourites.

Following their sophomore album, “Open To The Public” (1993), Spread Eagle eventually returned to the spotlight with “Subway To The Stars” (2019), reaffirming their place in the hard rock landscape. With a renewed creative drive and an impressive live presence, the band have continued to build on their legacy, bringing their music to audiences around the world.

Now, with “The Brutal Divine”, Spread Eagle prove that their passion and determination remain as strong as ever, delivering hard rock with conviction, attitude, and fire.

“THE BRUTAL DIVINE TOUR 2026” – GET TICKETS HERE:
Nov 6 – Destin, FL – Club LA
Nov 7 –  St Petersburg, FL – CJ’s Backstage (FREE SHOW!)
Nov 13 – Mebane, NC – Whiskey Sowers
Nov 14 – Ronda, NC – Copperhead Road
Nov 20 – Lowell, MA – Taffeta Music Hall
Nov 21 – Hamden, CT – Space Ballroom
Dec 3 – New York, NY – Arlene’s Grocery
Dec 4 – Clifton, NJ – Dingbatz (also FireN’ Ice)
Dec 11 – Philadelphia, PA – Union Transfer
Dec 12 – Newark, DE – Halftime (Xmas party)

Line Up:
Ray West – Lead Vocals
Gianmaria “Jommy” Puledda – Guitars and Vocals
Rob De Luca – Bass and Vocals
Rik De Luca – Drums

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MAWIZA Premiere First-Ever Acoustic EP “Iñ Mongeletew”, Out Tomorrow

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 5, 2026
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Photo by Vincent Zbinden

With their hearts and minds still soaring after sharing the stage with heavy metal legends Sepultura, Mawiza are excited to premiere IÑ MONGELETEW (Those Who Give Us Life). In the spirit of “Kaiowas”, the first-ever acoustic EP from the modern day Mapuche groove metal warriors honors their ancestral roots. It includes three re-imagined songs from the band’s 2025 Pulsar-nominated album ÜL, as well as two new original songs in “Wüzapiwken” (Divided Heart) and “Mür” (Dual), which features Mira Ceti (Heilung) and Anne Olsen (Danefae).

“Mawiza shows on IÑ MONGELETEW that the intensity of their music is also acoustically preserved with ease”, White Room Reviews writes.

IÑ MONGELETEW comes out tomorrow, November 6, 2026 on all digital streaming platforms, but you can hear all five spirited songs today by listening to the full album stream on the Season of Mist YouTube channel.

Pre-save: https://orcd.co/mawizainmongeletew

“We can create our music without distorted guitars and big percussion but not without our language and our identity”, Mawiza vocalist and guitarist Awka says. “That is why IÑ MONGELETEW exists”.

“Standing on stage next to Sepultura means a lot to any musician, and even more so to Mawiza”, drummer Txalkan says. “With IÑ MONGELETEW, we want to carry on Sepultura’s legacy by making music in the language of this land”.

By unplugging from the noise of modern metal, IÑ MONGELETEW speaks loudly to Mawiza’s roots in Mapuche culture. The three songs from ÜL that are reimagined for this EP aren’t stripped down but strengthened by their essential elements. Acoustic instruments and tribal percussion amplify the band’s call for decolonization and reconnecting with nature. Performed beside the fire, this slow and smoky version of “Mamüll Reke” lifts the memories of fallen warriors to the sky.

IÑ MONGELETEW channels a different energy than Mawiza’s indigenous take on groove metal, but this acoustic EP is neither soft nor quiet. Lead single “Wüzapiwken” speaks to the heart of indigenous life, which is divided between the city and its native land, with scraping rhythms and piercing chants. The band resists postcard folklore by embracing a dark atmosphere and harsh tones that aren’t meant to please but challenge the Western ear. Mira Ceti (Heilung), Anne Olsen (Danefae) and Mapuche activist Fabi Liqen join forces with a dissonant harmony of pifilka and kultrún on the new indigenous anthem “Mür”.

“Chew mapu rume tuwlu  / Chem rume txipantulelu (It does not matter where we come from / It does not matter how old we are)”

On, IÑ MONGELETEW, Mawiza continue to pound the drum for indigenous metal with an acoustic EP that honors their ancestral roots.

Tracklist

  1. Mür (5:27) [WATCH]
  2. Wüzapiwken (3:45) [WATCH]
  3. Wingkawnoam (3:38)
  4. Mamüll Reke (4:24)
  5. Ti Inan Paw-Pawkan (4:42)

Tracklist (English Translation)

  1. Dual (5:27)
  2. Divided Heart (3:45)
  3. To Decolonize (3:38)
  4. Just Like The Tree (4:24)
  5. The Last Harp Call (4:42)

Starting on November 19, Mawiza are celebrating the release of IÑ MONGELETEW with a special acoustic tour of Chile.

Mawiza IÑ MONGELETEW Acoustic Tour of Chile
November 19 – Rancagua @ Barley Resto Bar
November 20 – Villarrica @ Skol Restobar
November 21 – Pucón @ Vieja Escuela
November 22 – Concepción @ Templo Crápula

More dates announcing soon!

Catch Mawiza next year when they join Slipknot’s (sic)EST Stadium Tour.

Slipknot 2027 (sic)EST Stadium Tour in Santiago, Chile
with special guests Marilyn Manson, Hatebreed & Mawiza
September 12 @ Estadio Nacional [TICKETS]

Mawiza’s latest studio album, ÜL, is available now on  Season of Mist. Order & Stream: https://orcd.co/mawizaul

MAWIZA is a metal band originally from Wallmapu, the ancestral territory of the Mapuche Nation in South America. The band sings in Mapuzungun, their ancestral language. They are guided by the preservation of their roots, our relationship to nature and the conservation of biodiversity. They’ve shared the stage with Gojira, Mastodon, Mercyful Fate and Sepultura, performed at major festivals such as Wacken Open Air and Knotfest Chile, and won a prestigious Pulsar Award (Chilean Grammy).

“Mawiza’s thumping groove metal celebrates the language and traditions of South America’s Mapuche Nation”, Metal Hammer wrote in naming Mawiza the most important new metal band of 2025 on the strength of their latest studio album, ÜL.

Mawiza was founded in 2014 under their original name, Nunca Seremos Dichosos. The band released two albums under that name, Tierra (2017) and Kollong (2019). They toured not only Chile, but also Colombia and Bolivia. Kollong included the single “Mawiza ñi piwke”, the first metal song sung entirely in Mapuzungun. In 2020, the album won a Pulsar Award in the Best Metal Artist category.

After several line-up changes, in 2021, the band changed its name to Mawiza and left behind its mixed use of Spanish and Mapuzungun. They committed to Mapuzungun as their sole language of expression.

In 2023, Mawiza released the single “Txükur” with the Mapuche rapper MC Millaray and their version of Metallica’s “Battery”, which they adapted to Mapuzungun. That August, the band recorded a live session with Gojira’s Joe Duplantier at Silver Chord Studios in New York. They also visited West West Side Studio, owned by renowned producer Alan Douches, and performed an acoustic concert at Selva Gallery in Brooklyn.

At the end of 2024, Mawiza re-released Kollong. This version includes new recordings of vocals done entirely in Mapuzungun and drums re-recorded by Txalkan.

After signing with Season of Mist in 2024, Mawiza released their third studio album in 2025. ÜL summons ancestral spirit with modern groove metal in honor of the fierce resistance of The Mapuche Nation. Joe Duplantier joined the band and members of their community for its climatic harp-strung finale defense “Ti Inan Paw-pawkan”. It was recognized internationally by RollingStone, Revolver, Bandcamp and other major publications, and put the band on the cover of Chile’s Rockaxis.

Following a successful 2025 European tour with Ater and more major festival appearances, in October 2026, Mawiza joined Sepultura for the legendary heavy metal band’s final show in Santiago, Chile. During this performance, the two bands joined forces onstage for a performance of “Kaiowas”.

“Standing on stage next to Sepultura means a lot to any musician, and even more so to Mawiza” drummer Txalkan says. “They are undoubtedly a cornerstone band in the development of our music and that of many others. They pioneered drawing on the ancestral wisdom of indigenous peoples and standard-bearers of the culture on this side of the Americas. Using metal as a medium to bring social and ecological issues to the forefront is a legacy in and of itself that will remain relevant for generations to come”.

“We want to carry on their legacy by making music in the language of this land” Txalkan continues. “We’re talking about the same things as Sepultura, but in different languages. Sharing newen (energy) while performing ‘Kaiowas’ together was an unforgettable and very relevant moment, yet it also felt close and intimate, like a torch was being passed to a new generation”.

In the spirit of Seuplutra and “Kaiowas”, Mawiza are honoring their ancestral roots with a new acoustic EP, IÑ MONGELETEW.  

“The music of our ancestors was just another sound of nature. Sepultura knows this. They learned from those who know their land and their ancestors. That’s why they’ve created songs like ‘Kaiowas’,” Mawiza vocalist and guitarist Awka says. “Mawiza follows that same path. We can create our music without distorted guitars and big percussion, but not without our language and our identity. That is why IÑ MONGELETEW exists: these are songs given to the primordial. The world needs to pause, turn its head, and once again contemplate its natural surroundings with respect”.

By unplugging from the noise of modern metal, IÑ MONGELETEW (Those Who Give Us Life) speaks loudly to Mawiza’s roots in Mapuche culture. The three songs from ÜL that are reimagined for the EP aren’t stripped down but strengthened by their essential elements. Acoustic instruments and tribal percussion amplify the band’s call for decolonization and reconnecting with nature. Performed beside the fire, this slow and smoky version of “Mamüll Reke” lifts the memories of fallen warriors to the sky.

IÑ MONGELETEW channels a different energy than Mawiza’s indigenous take on groove metal, but their acoustic EP is neither soft nor quiet. Lead single “Wüzapiwken” speaks to the heart of indigenous life, which is divided between the city and its native land, with scraping rhythms and piercing chants. The band resists postcard folklore by embracing a dark atmosphere and harsh tones that aren’t meant to please but challenge the Western ear. Mira Ceti (Heilung), Anne Olsen (Danefae) and Mapuche activist Fabi Liqen join forces with a dissonant harmony of pifilka and kultrún on the new indigenous anthem “MÜR”.

Mawiza will support IÑ MONGELETEW with an acoustic tour of Chile during November 2026.

Lineup
Awka – Lead vocals & rhythm guitar
Karü – Lead guitar & backing vocals
Zewü – Bass & backing vocals
Txalkan – Drums & percussion

Guest musicians
Fabi Hidalgo, Anne Olsen (Danefae), Mira Ceti (Heilung) on “MÜR”

Recording Studio
Mawiza Studios

Producer
Vincent Zbinden, Awka Mondaca

Mixing Studio
Torque Records

Mixing Engineer
Fernando Buhring

Mastering Studio
Gmasters

Mastering Engineer
Chalo Gonzalez

Cover Art
Txalkan

Follow Mawiza
Bandcamp: https://mawizakvlt.bandcamp.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mawizakvlt
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mawizakvlt
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mawizakvlt
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4oJP24bXA2fbdVmNGNmCtt
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mawizakvlt
Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mawiza/165343595

Symphonic Metallers EVERDAWN Announce New Album “Kali”, Out January 15th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 5, 2026
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New Jersey’s symphonic metal band Everdawn return with their new studio album, titled “Kali”, and set for release on January 15, 2027, via Frontiers Music Srl.

To give a taste of the upcoming release, the band unveil today the first single and official video, “Illusionist”, available below.

The band commented on the song, by saying: “Illusionist” portrays a dark reflection on the destructive nature of boundless ambition, where pursuit of power, recognition, and success erases the boundaries between right and wrong. Behind an illusion of greatness lies a dangerous truth: when success becomes an obsession and deception triumphs the morality, even human’s wellbeing or even life can become a price worth paying. But no illusion lasts forever: every ambition comes with a revelation and reckoning, exposing the darkness behind the glory.”

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Everdawn return with “Kali”, a new album that takes their signature symphonic and progressive metal sound to new heights, combining powerful melodies, cinematic arrangements and intricate musicianship.

The band commented: “Our third album, “Kali”, takes listeners on a journey through creation, destruction, and the darker side of existence. It explores the fragile nature of life, the mysteries of the universe, and the forces that shape the human soul. From Shiva’s eternal dance to the end of the universe, we explore ancient myths, forbidden desires, betrayal, and the search for spiritual awakening. Throughout these stories, beauty and destruction often go hand in hand, reminding us how closely creation and devastation are connected.”

“At its core, the album is about the struggles we all face: finding the strength to overcome adversity, the courage to see through lies and deception, and the determination to stand back up when life pushes us down. But beyond the battles we fight, there is a bigger question: what really lasts when everything else is gone?”
, they added. “Because even the things that seem eternal are not beyond destruction. No power lasts forever, no kingdom is untouchable, and even the stars are destined to fade away.”

Driven by dynamic guitar work, rich keyboard textures and memorable hooks, “Kali” blends the band’s symphonic roots with a more progressive approach. Alina Gavrilenko’s expressive vocals bring both power and emotion to the songs, complemented by Boris Zaks’ atmospheric keyboards, Richard Fischer’s guitars and Dan Prestup’s precise drumming. Special guest Mike LePond (Symphony X) also contributes bass to the album.

Mixed and mastered by acclaimed producer Jacob Hansen (Volbeat, Amaranthe, Epica, Evergrey), “Kali” showcases Everdawn’s ability to balance technical sophistication with accessible melodies, appealing to fans of both symphonic and progressive metal.

Originally formed in New Jersey in 2014 under the name Midnight Eternal, the band released their self-titled debut before embarking on tours across North America and Europe alongside Queensrÿche and Therion. Following lineup changes and the arrival of vocalist Alina Gavrilenko, the band adopted the name Everdawn, marking a new chapter in their musical journey.

Their second album, “Cleopatra”, followed in 2021, accompanied by a European tour supporting Michael Schenker. In December 2023, Everdawn released “Venera” through Frontiers Music Srl, further establishing their distinctive blend of symphonic and progressive metal.

With “Kali”, Everdawn continue to build on that foundation, delivering an ambitious new chapter in their evolving sound.

“Kali” Tracklist:

1.    Cosmic Dancer
2.    Heat Death
3.    Illusionist
4.    Jupiter Rising
5.    Love Is Gone
6.    Kali
7.    Age Of Aquarius
8.    Piscean Heart
9.    Andromeda
10.    White Lie
11.    Scorpio Moon
12.    The Pleiades

Line Up:
Boris Zaks — keyboards
Alina Gavrilenko — lead vocals
Richard Fischer — guitars (and backing vocals)
Dan Prestup — drums
Mike Lepond (Symphony X) – bass

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AEROSMITH & FRIENDS Celebrate Two Sold-Out Nights at Hollywood Bowl

Posted by tarjavirmakari on November 5, 2026
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California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends concluded Sunday night at the Hollywood Bowl, after two unforgettable sold-out shows celebrating their unmatched history, explosive live performances and enduring legacy of America’s Greatest Rock Band. Presented by Live Nation-Hewitt Silva and produced by 724 Management and Blackbird Presents, the October 29 and November 1 concerts brought Aerosmith back to the stage for a rare, career-spanning celebration in Los Angeles.

Across both nights, Aerosmith delivered the raw energy, chemistry and stage presence that have made the band one of rock & roll’s most enduring forces. Fans at the Hollywood Bowl witnessed a sweeping celebration of the band’s extraordinary career and timeless catalog, with generations of artists and fans coming together for a pair of high-octane shows.

The two-night event featured an electrifying lineup of artists and special guests including Guns N’ Roses, The Black Crowes, RUN DMC, Heart, Andrew Watt, Billy Idol, Chad Smith, Eric Church, Grace Potter, Jerry Cantrell, Lzzy Hale, Marcus King, Mike Inez, Nuno Bettencourt, Pat Monahan, Richie Kotzen, Sammy Hagar, Steve Stevens, Sully Erna, Tom Morello, Warren Haynes, Adam Wakeman, Audley Freed, Don Was, Kenny Aronoff, Bill Burr and more. Night one saw Liv Tyler and Alicia Silverstone, who starred in the band’s iconic music video for ‘Crazy’, reunite to introduce Aerosmith before they took to the stage.

Opening with a blistering performance of ‘Toys in the Attic’ featuring special guest Dave Grohl on drums, the set also delivered epic performances of ‘Back in the Saddle’, ‘Sweet Emotion’, and ‘Dream On’ . Actor and Hollywood Vampires’ Johnny Depp joined the band for a surprise appearance later in the set, taking lead guitar alongside Joe Perry to perform ‘Train Kept a Rollin.’

One of the evening’s most memorable moments came as Tyler paid tribute to his longtime bandmates before welcoming original drummer Joey Kramer back to the stage. “Before we say goodnight, I just want to say what a ride it’s been with my brothers — Joe, Tom, Brad and Joey,” Tyler told the crowd. Making his first appearance with Aerosmith since 2020, Kramer joined Tyler, Joe Perry, Brad Whitford and Tom Hamilton, performing alongside drummer John Douglas for a triumphant rendition of ‘Walk This Way’ that brought all five band members together onstage.

Photo credit: Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for Live Nation

Night two saw a host of new guests including Lzzy Hale, Tom Morello, Pat Monahan, Grace Potter, Marcus King and Richie Kotzen perform songs from the Aerosmith catalogue, with RUN DMC joining Aerosmith on stage for a showstopping, thunderous performance of ‘Walk This Way’. Kramer returned to the stage for the second night, once again joining his bandmates on drums for the landmark collaboration. The celebration was anchored by Don Was as Music Director, with an All-Star Band that included Phil X, Kari Kimmel, Windy Wagner, Lois Mahalia, Buck Johnson, Suzie McNeil and Seth Stachowski.

Aerosmith’s return to the stage drew rave reviews from critics. VARIETY reported that the band “sounded in completely top form” during a “spectacular” set, concluding that “it was all you could have hoped for from the Aerosmith of 2026, and maybe even a little better than that.” ROLLING STONE praised their “phenomenal” sound and called Aerosmith “a national rock ‘n’ roll treasure,” while the LOS ANGELES TIMES described the performance as “crisp yet bludgeoning.” The Boston Globe wrote that they “roared back to life onstage” with a “fiery” set, and THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER observed that “Tyler and company did indeed rock the place hard.” The LAS VEGAS REVIEW-JOURNAL noted that “the band is as fierce as ever,” while ULTIMATE CLASSIC ROCK hailed “a victorious comeback performance,” writing that Aerosmith “absolutely triumphed in their return to the spotlight.”

Tyler’s vocals drew particular praise. The ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER wrote that “Tyler sounded great from the get-go,” USA TODAY described him “cranking his signature rock shrieks up to 11,” and the LOS ANGELES TIMES noted that he “nailed the shrieking high notes in ‘Dream On.'” The acclaim came just days after Rolling Stone ranked Tyler’s climactic “Dream On” scream No. 1 on its October 27 list of “The 31 Best Screams in Music History,” praising it as “a ceiling-smashing high-pitched belt of freedom and determination.”

Photo credit: Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for Live Nation

Aerosmith’s catalog once again proved its lasting hold on audiences across rock, pop, hip-hop and blues. Across the two nights, the band and its guests gave fans a rare opportunity to experience once-in-a-lifetime performances at the iconic Hollywood Bowl.

Aerosmith are four-time GRAMMY Award winners, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees and MusiCares Person of the Year honorees. With more than five decades of boundary-breaking music behind them, the band remains a defining influence on generations of artists and fans worldwide. California, Dream On: Aerosmith & Friends celebrated that extraordinary journey and the lasting impact that has made Aerosmith one of the most important and enduring bands in music history.

Photo credit: Kevin Mazur / Getty Images for Live Nation

About Aerosmith

Rock & Roll Hall of Famers Aerosmith have sold more than 150 million albums worldwide, earned four GRAMMY Awards and played to more than 100 million fans across every livable continent. One of only four American rock bands to surpass 90 million RIAA album sales and one of just two with 25 RIAA gold and platinum albums, Aerosmith hold the record for the most total RIAA certifications by an American group, with 32 albums reaching the Billboard 200 and 28 songs appearing on the Billboard Hot 100. Their signature single “Dream On” has surpassed 5 billion streams and earned a place in the GRAMMY Hall of Fame, while the band’s latest Top 10 debut extended a Billboard 200 streak across six consecutive decades, matched by only one other band, The Rolling Stones. With nearly 30 million monthly Spotify listeners and growing, Aerosmith continue to reach new generations of fans around the world. For more information, visit Aerosmith.com

Live Nation-Hewitt Silva (LNHS) is the exclusive promoter of concerts at the legendary Hollywood Bowl outside of the LA Phil summer season. Andrew Hewitt and Bill Silva have produced non-classical concerts at the Hollywood Bowl since 1991, hosting artists such as the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Barbra Streisand, Elton John, Dolly Parton, Eagles, Whitney Houston, Fleetwood Mac, Sade, Radiohead, Sting, Andrea Bocelli, Stevie Nicks, Billy Joel, Luciano Pavarotti, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Mary J. Blige, Jay-Z, Coldplay, Lauryn Hill, Peter Gabriel, Dead & Company, Lana Del Rey, Depeche Mode, Tame Impala, David Gilmour, The Weeknd, and countless others. With their combined superior talent bookings and music offerings, LNHS has transformed the iconic venue into L.A.’s premier contemporary concert destination. One of the largest natural amphitheaters in the world, with a seating capacity of nearly 18,000, the Hollywood Bowl earned Pollstar’s “Outdoor Concert Venue of the Year” 17 times. The 2026 lineup features some of the biggest names in contemporary entertainment, such as opening night’s 25th Anniversary of ‘The Last Five Years’ with Ben Platt and Rachel Zegler, Lewis Capaldi, Netflix is a Joke (Shane Gillis & Friends, Louis C.K., Night of Too Many Stars, John Mulaney, FEID and Marcello Hernández), Bright Eyes, Pitbull, The Human League, Paul Simon, Rod Stewart, John Mellencamp, Santana + The Doobie Brothers, Yoasobi, The Black Crowes + Tedeschi Trucks Band + Whiskey Myers, MUSE, Andrea Bocelli, Hayley Williams, Empire of the Sun, Mac DeMarco, Jack Johnson, Cynthia Erivo, My Chemical Romance, Miley, Smartless Podcast Live, Jimmy Eat World + The Format, Ms Lauryn Hill, The Jonas Brothers, and Steve Lacy. Live Nation-Hewitt Silva | Instagram | Facebook

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