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PHIL SOUSSAN Releases Video Trailer for “Cosmo Fighter Part One”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 18, 2026
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PHIL SOUSSAN has released a video trailer for his upcoming release Cosmo Fighter Part One, to be released on BraveWords Records on November 13th. Fans can check out samples of all the songs on the EP.

Cosmo Fighter is no ordinary album. It will be unleashed as a trilogy of three EP’s (Parts 1, 2, and 3). The first single and video for the track “Fading Out”, is available now. All pre-orders of the new EP on Bandcamp will be able to immediately download the first single. The first single, “Fading Out”, brings to the surface a sequencer styled bass line, a magnetic guitar riff, and a time change in the chorus that you neither expect nor understand. And the message that whoever chooses to oppress will one day become “faded out” themselves.

Phil Soussan “Fading Out” Official Music Video:
youtu.be/2rEoB0y8Fco

Digital pre-order for Cosmic Fighter Part One:
philsoussan.bandcamp.com/

RSVP to the free Listening Party:
philsoussan.bandcamp.com/live/cosmo-fighter-part-one-listening-party

Cosmo Fighter is a sonic roller coaster that forces us to reconfigure how we see the world. While it treats the listener with fierce respect, it plants subtle, haunting questions that linger long after the music fades. By the final track, the album clears out the background noise of modern society, leaving a profound, open mental space ready to be repopulated with life’s true harmony.

Written, performed, produced, and mixed entirely by Phil, other than a few guest appearances, it was born from an unexpected moment of silence. Finding himself off the road and on a rare hiatus, he felt an aggressive creative pull, an inspiration calling him to once again venture boldly into the labyrinths of creativity.

Tracklisting:
“Fading Out”
“The More You Take”
“Fallen From Grace”
“Please Don’t Make Me Wait”

All songs written and recorded by Phil Soussan.
Mixed and Mastered by Phil Soussan at Blue Cat Studios, Las Vegas.
All instruments and vocals by Phil Soussan, except for the guitar solos on “Please Don’t Make Me Wait” by Richie Kotzen.

About PHIL SOUSSAN:

For more than forty years, legendary bassist, songwriter, and producer Phil Soussan has laid the sonic foundation upon which global rock-and-roll royalty has built its towers.

British born singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and performer Phil Soussan has been involved in music since his school years in London, where he excelled studying classical violin and composition. His most notable memory of those days was performing at a private classical concert for HRH Queen Elizabeth II. 

Since then from rock and metal, to commercial and mainstream, Phil has worked with some of the biggest names in music and has earned himself a stellar reputation. Named by Mike Varney of Shrapnel Records as “the most underrated bass player in the rock/blues world” he has played with a who’s who of artists. As such he has been the driving force alongside titans such as Ozzy Osbourne, Jimmy Page, Billy Idol, Vince Neil, Johnny Hallyday, Steve Lukather, Edgar Winter, and John Waite.

As a songwriter, he is the master craftsman behind Ozzy Osbourne’s mega-hit “Shot in the Dark”, he co-wrote Vince Neil’s first solo album Exposed, and co-wrote guitarist Steve Lukatherʼs solo album, LUKE. He followed that success by writing and arranging “After You’re Gone”, the opening track for Toto on their Mindfields album, which earned a Grammy nomination.

“As a member of Simon Kirke’s band on Swan Song Records we were managed by Peter Grant; that connection led to an invitation for me to play with Jimmy Page, who was in the process of igniting what was to become The Firm. After a one-off live TV appearance with an unrelated artist I received a call from Ozzy asking me to audition for his band. That was an enviable yet tough decision, whether to continue with Jimmy or to embark on a chapter with the great Ozzy!”

With that commenced a remarkable rock’n’roll rollercoaster ride. Submitting the song “Shot in the Dark” as a last-minute addition to The Ultimate Sin album, no-one could have been prepared for the ensuing success. A Top-Ten single for many weeks on the Rock Charts, six months at #2 on the MTV music charts, a double platinum album and quite possibly the biggest tour of Ozzy’s career, Phil found himself performing to many thousands of new generation Ozzy fans in sold out arenas world-wide. The now 150-million Spotify streamed song crossed Ozzy over into the mainstream, bringing Metal to the commercial masses, and the rest became history.

Jumping forward, and while currently anchoring the sensational rock band LAST IN LINE in, Phil is turning the page on his most ambitious chapter yet.

Links:
https://philsoussan.com
https://www.facebook.com/philsoussan
https://www.instagram.com/philsoussan
https://m.youtube.com/user/philsoussanofficial
https://x.com/philsoussan
https://www.bandsintown.com/a/588822

FATE UNBURIED Return with New Single & Video ‘Expect Nothing’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 18, 2026
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Italian progressive death metal group FATE UNBURIED have released “Expect Nothing”, another single taken from their forthcoming new album “Neraspeme”, due out on October 16, 2026 via Time To Kill Records. The new track once again showcases the band’s particular penchant for intricate twists and turns, moving through sharp-edged riffs and melancholic openings that intertwine without ever settling into predictable patterns. Their songwriting continues to balance impact and introspection, with each section contributing to a restless, carefully developed flow.

The band comments:

“‘Expect Nothing’ explores the darker side of hope, where something still lingers even when there is almost nothing left to hold onto.
The track sits in the space between letting go and holding on, questioning what remains when expectations slowly disappear and the future no longer seems to have a different outcome.
There is a quiet tension in holding on to something that may already be gone, caught between the feeling that it could still change and the realization that nothing is left to expect.”

Stream: https://ffm.to/fate-unburied-expecting-nothing

With “Neraspeme”, the band continue to refine a progressive death metal language built on intricate arrangements, emotional depth and a strong atmospheric core, positioning the album as their most complete and multifaceted statement to date.

Tracklist:

​01. Hope.
02. Expecting Nothing
03. Drain
04. Not Allowed
05. The Descent
06. Deep Rest
07. Seed, Feed, Keep
08. Seeking Perfect Harmony
09. Garden
10. A Pragmatic Way Out
11. Nowhere, After All
12. The Gift

Preorder:
https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/fate-unburied
https://fateunburied.bandcamp.com/album/neraspeme

“Neraspeme” is a sonic journey into the core of a relationship in decay. A 12-track concept album, each song is designed to unsettle, surprise, and relentlessly pull the listener forward, never allowing a moment of rest.

The album is defined by sharp, powerful riffs that are often unexpectedly catchy, lodging themselves in the listener’s mind while retaining a fierce, unyielding aggression. The band skillfully weaves in progressive elements through sudden tempo shifts, intricate instrumental passages, and moments of eerily suspended atmosphere, balanced by sections driven by a strong, groove-oriented drum performance.

On a thematic level, “Neraspeme” traces the full emotional cycle of a relationship approaching its end. The tracks unfold like chapters of an inner collapse, moving from blinding anger to disoriented madness, and finally to the album’s title concept: a warped, dark form of hope that offers no redemption and ultimately dissolves like a mirage.

For fans of: Between The Buried And Me, Cynic, Sadist, Alkaloid, Misery Signals

Line-up:

Riccardo Babbolin – Vocals, Guitar
Francesco Garatti – Guitar
Davide Piccolo – Bass
Giorgio Piva – Drums

Discography:

Dehumanized Society (Demo) – 2012
Logos (LP) – 2017
A Pale Color Perception: Hostility (EP) – 2020
A Pale Color Perception: Observant (EP) – 2021
Neraspeme (LP) – 2026

https://www.instagram.com/fateunburied
https://www.facebook.com/fateunburied
https://fateunburied.bandcamp.com/

CRYSTAL THRONE Unleash New Single ‘Electrical Savior’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 18, 2026
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On October 2, French progressive heavy metal outfit CRYSTAL THRONE will release their upcoming concept album “Chantry Of Sacrifice”. Following the track “Children Of The Ruins”, today, the band unveils the second single from the record, titled “Electrical Savior”.

The song ist out now on all major streaming platforms and you can listen to it here:

“Electrical Savior” serves as a pivotal track in the story of “Chantry Of Sacrifice”, CRYSTAL THRONE‘s second full-length concept album. Set in the distant future of 5150, the album follows Hÿldr, a war veteran and scientific project leader who awakens to an unimaginable reality: Earth has mysteriously vanished, leaving her as the last human in the universe. Hÿldr is then entrusted with one final mission – to travel back in time, uncover the cause of Earth’s disappearance, and alter the course of history before it is too late.

Tracklist:
01. A Hero’s Call
02. Children Of The Ruins
03. Tides Of Ages
04. Electrical Savior
05. Walls Of Silent Mourn
06. Antagonists
07. Insurgent Outcry
08. Chantry Of Sacrifice
09. Sleeping In The Void

“Chantry Of Sacrifice” will be released on October 2, self-released by the band, and is available for pre-order HERE

Formed in 2019 in Metz, France, and drawing inspiration from acts such as Queensrÿche, Crimson Glory, Judas Priest, and Symphony X, CRYSTAL THRONE combine classic heavy metal foundations with progressive structures and a strong cinematic identity. Known for their futuristic visual universe, neon aesthetics, smoke effects, and laser-driven live performances, the band continues to carve out their own space within modern progressive heavy metal.

Furthermore, CRYSTAL THRONE are heading out on tour in October, kicking things off in Cologne at MTC. Tickets on sale now and dates are as follows:

21/10 DE – Köln – MTC w/ Justify
22/10 DE – Oberhausen w/ Justify
23/10 DE – Frankfurt – Black Haze Bar w/ Justify
24/10 CH – Olten – Heavy Sound Bar w/ Justify
25/10 FR – Lyon – Rock’N Eat w/ Star Rider
29/10 BE – Modave – Deux Ours
28/11 FR – Paris w/ Animalize

Line-up:
Terry Defire – Vocals
Jeff Brand – Bass
Max Waynn – Guitars
John L – Guitars
Will Ram – Drums

For more info visit:
https://www.facebook.com/crystalthronetrve
https://www.instagram.com/crystalthronetrve
https://crystalthrone.bandcamp.com

WODOS Release New Single ‘Head Dead’ from Upcoming “From The Grave” Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 18, 2026
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Wodos is an old-school thrash metal band from Lévis, Quebec, Canada, formed in the winter of 2024. Rooted deeply in the DIY ethos, the band has built its foundation from the ground up hand-crafting show flyers, recording demo tapes, and making their own banners.

In early 2025, Wodos released their debut three-song demo on both cassette and CD, making a major splash in the local and international underground scene. The release garnered coverage in numerous magazines and received airplay on over 50 radio stations worldwide. Known for their fast, aggressive sound and reputation as heavy beer drinkers, Wodos tore through over 30 shows across Quebec and Ontario in their first year alone, sharing the stage with acts like Chris Holmes (W.A.S.P.), Quebec thrash legends Soothsayer, BARF, and many others.

Looking ahead, Wodos has an extensive lineup of upcoming shows, including high-profile dates with Canadian thrash pioneers DBC (Dead Brain Cells).

Drawing direct influence from 80s legends like Slayer, Sadus, Demolition Hammer, Dark Angel, and early Quebec underground thrash, their debut full-length album, From the Grave entirely on analog equipment is set for release on September 20th. It’s a raw, fast, and aggressive record built for authentic old-school fans.

Wodos is the answer for anyone fed up with new bands relying on TikTok trends or catchy videos: no gimmicks, no polished over-production: just speed, aggression, and pure 80s thrash metal. Fuck the posers , thrash till death.

Bandcamp: https://wodosband.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Wodosofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wodos.official
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wodosthrashmetal
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0oXURjtgrPxz4CpSBUeBtN

SPIDER ROCKETS Release Official Music Video for ‘The Storm’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 18, 2026
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📸: Johnny Nap

SPIDER ROCKETS are proud to share the official music video for “The Storm,” taken from their latest studio album, ‘Dirty And Bad.’

For “The Storm,” the band sought to capture the feeling of being caught in something that cannot simply be shut off or walked away from. The video opens with an approaching tornado, rain, and lightning, placing the band inside a dark, volatile world where the storm feels both tangible and symbolic of something much deeper.

The performance is raw and intense, surrounded by darkness, smoke, shifting shadows, and flashes of light. A sense of isolation runs throughout the video, even as the band performs together, reflecting the feeling of being trapped inside a personal storm while the world continues moving around you.

However, “The Storm” is not solely about being consumed by darkness. The video also suggests that something exists on the other side, leaving the meaning intentionally open to interpretation. Rather than defining exactly what the storm represents, SPIDER ROCKETS invite viewers to discover their own meaning within it.

Stream the single: https://found.ee/spiderrockets_thestorm

On the music video for “The Storm,” vocalist Helena Cos shares:

“I like that the video for ‘The Storm’ doesn’t hand you all the answers. It’s dark, intense and a little unsettling, and the storm feels like more than just what’s happening around us. By the end, something has shifted — you see it and feel it without needing it explained.”

Lead guitarist Johnny Nap adds:

“The guitars have a lot of drive and punch in this song, and I think the black and white performance really brings that out in the video. It keeps the focus on the band’s energy, which fits ‘The Storm.’”

SPIDER ROCKETS will be hitting the stage this fall for a run of shows alongside Alien Ant Farm, 12 Stones and A Killer’s Confession. For a list of dates, please see below. 

SPIDER ROCKETS Live:
10/9 – Northampton, PA @ The Gin Mill & Grille w/ Alien Ant Farm
11/6 – Frenchtown, NJ @ Artie’s Bar & Grill w/ 12 Stones
11/7 – Pottstown, PA @ Cosmic Arts w/ A Killer’s Confession

With “The Storm” bringing another side of ‘Dirty And Bad’ to life and a strong run of live dates ahead, SPIDER ROCKETS are keeping the album’s momentum going into the fall.

About SPIDER ROCKETS:

Hailing from New Jersey, SPIDER ROCKETS blend the classic rock swagger of Aerosmith and Guns N’ Roses with the modern energy of Foo Fighters and Volbeat. Led by vocalist Helena Cos, the band has carved out a fierce presence in the rock scene through critically acclaimed releases, extensive touring, and a growing presence at rock radio. Their latest album, ‘Dirty and Bad,’ earned Top 10 Adds at SMR and charted in the Top 65 at SMR and Top 80 at Mediabase, with additional support across metal and college radio.

SPIDER ROCKETS have shared stages with Puddle of Mudd, Saliva, Trapt, Pop Evil, OTEP, and others, while performing at festivals including Vans Warped Tour and Germany’s Popkomm. Their music has also made an impact beyond the traditional rock scene, with “Going Down” selected by WWE as the walk-out and victory anthem for 14-time women’s world champion Charlotte Flair. The band’s official music videos have amassed more than three million YouTube views and received multiple film festival honors.

SPIDER ROCKETS are:
Helena Cos – Vocals
Johnny Nap – Lead Guitar
AJ Garcia – Bass
Dan Prestup – Drums

NYHC Crossover Pioneers CRO-MAGS Unleash New Version of ‘Everybody’s Gonna Die’ from Upcoming Anniversary Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 18, 2026
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📸: Maurice Nunez

September 16th was the 40th anniversary of the iconic CRO-MAGS debut ‘The Age of Quarrel’ and the seminal New York hardcore outfit, fronted by Harley Flanagan, is proudly launching their new version of “Everybody’s Gonna Die (2026).” Taken from the 1985 demo, and featured on the upcoming album ‘The Age of Quarrel: 40 Years of Quarrel,’ the track is a tribute to their unforgettable 1986 debut.

Written by Harley in 1985, “Everybody’s Gonna Die” didn’t make the final track list for ‘The Age of Quarrel,’ though it proved to be a demo-era fan favorite. Now, the track reclaims its rightful spot on ‘The Age of Quarrel: 40 Years of Quarrel,’ alongside an official lyric video, available below.

Forty years ago, New York City’s CRO-MAGS defined the metal-punk crossover with their landmark 1986 album, ‘The Age of Quarrel.’ The intensity, influence, and groove of that record continue to resonate today, fueled by the band’s enduring legacy and hard-earned reputation as one of heavy music’s most volatile and influential acts. Led by founding bassist and vocalist Harley Flanagan, who assumed frontman duties beginning with 1989’s ‘Best Wishes,’ CRO-MAGS bring ‘The Age of Quarrel’ full circle with a celebration of the album that started it all.

Joining Flanagan are original ‘AOQ’ guitarist Doug Holland and former CRO-MAGS/ Suicidal Tendencies guitarist Rocky George, plus Meg Mills, Zach Blair, and Arthur Rizk for fresh takes on classics including “Hard Times,” “World Peace,” and “Malfunction,” along with the addition of the 1985 demo-era favorite “Everybody’s Gonna Die.” Flanagan is also joined by current band members Dominic Dibenedetto and Dave Sharpe. Drums on all tracks were handled by drum phenom Greyson Nekrutman. Produced and mixed by Arthur Rizk (Power Trip, Blood Incantation), ‘40 Years of Quarrel’ not merely revisits a pivotal crossover classic, but pours new fuel on the fire for old devotees and new converts to the CRO-MAGS cause. 

The decision to revisit ‘The Age of Quarrel’ began during the making of the “Wired for Chaos” documentary. Several songs had to be re-recorded for the film’s soundtrack because the original recordings couldn’t be licensed, inspiring Harley Flanagan to re-record the entire album.

The project also provided an opportunity to address the complicated history surrounding the original record. None of the musicians who performed on ‘The Age of Quarrel’ were ever paid or received an accounting of the album’s sales. For years, Flanagan tried to reunite the original lineup to re-record the album and reclaim the rights to ‘The Age of Quarrel’ and ‘Best Wishes’ through the Copyright Reversion Act, but couldn’t bring everyone together before that window closed.

For the new recording, Flanagan brought together friends, current bandmates, and musicians from other bands to celebrate an album that has impacted generations of fans. Forty years later, everyone who wrote the songs will finally be paid through ASCAP and BMI, with the remaining proceeds going to charity.

The project is Flanagan’s way of honoring the music, its creators, and the fans who have carried these songs forward for four decades while putting the past behind him. The songs belong to the fans. Love wins. The quarrel is over.

Pre-Order ‘The Age of Quarrel: 40 Years of Quarrel’ HERE 

‘The Age of Quarrel: 40 Years of Quarrel’ Track List:

1. We Gotta Know (Featuring Dave Sharpe & Doug Holland)
2. World Peace
3. Show You No Mercy
4. Malfunction
5. Street Justice
6. Survival Of The Streets
7. Seekers Of The Truth (Featuring Arthur Rizk and Rocky George)
8. It’s The Limit (Featuring Meg Mills)
9. Hard Times
10. By Myself
11. Don’t Tread On Me (Featuring Zach Blair)
12. Face The Facts
13. Do Unto Others
14. Life of My Own
15. Signs Of The Times

CRO-MAGS Live:
September 26 — Daytona Beach, FL @ Party Weekend
October 4 — Sacramento, CA @ Aftershock Festival
December 3-5 — Denver, CO @ Decibel Metal & Beer Fest
December 12 — Los Angeles, CA @ The Belasco – For the Children

More Dates TBA!

The history of Harley Flanagan and his band CRO-MAGS is integral not just to the history of hardcore, but to modern metal, rock, and punk itself. With roots stretching from the shadow of Warhol and the Velvets to CBGB’s hardcore matinees and L’Amour Brooklyn thrash-a-thons, all the way through current generations of punk and extreme metal, CRO-MAGS are the connective tissue. Just ask the likes of Dave Grohl, Green Day, and Turnstile. CRO-MAGS stand side by side with Black Sabbath, Motörhead, and Metallica as both an influence and a gamechanger.

The brainchild of a 14-year-old Harley Flanagan, CRO-MAGS began in 1981 while Flanagan was playing drums for The Stimulators. By 1982/83, he had recorded the primal CRO-MAGS demos — four songs that would become the blueprint for the seminal 1986 release, ‘Age of Quarrel.’ Initially a solo vision, Flanagan wrote and played all of the music himself. In 1985, alongside guitarist Parris Mayhew, vocalist John Joseph McGowan, and drummer Mackie Jayson, the genre-defining ‘Age of Quarrel’ demo was recorded. The full-length album followed in 1986, with Doug Holland of Kraut joining on second guitar.

Explosive both on and offstage, CRO-MAGS have had a tumultuous history, to put it mildly. Through multiple lineups, six studio albums beyond the original demos, and more than four decades of worldwide touring, CRO-MAGS remain one of the most iconic bands in American hardcore and metal. 

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