The mystic Canadians Finnr’s Cane returns with their self-titled fourth album, a haunting and introspective journey through the frozen landscapes of the mind. Released last Friday, the album marks their debut with renowned Swedish label Nordvis Produktion, and is a powerful continuation of their unique blend of atmospheric black metal, doom, and ambient music.
Hailing from the icy expanse of Sudbury, Ontario, Finnr’s Cane has always operated on the fringes, letting their music speak for itself. The band has forged a distinctive sound by forgoing a traditional bass in favor of the melancholic, resonant tones of a cello. This unconventional instrumentation, combined with an improvisational songwriting approach, creates an organic, almost ritualistic quality to their music.
Their new album, arriving just in time for the end of summer and rise of the autumn, delves deep into themes of nature, introspection, and the spiritual connection to the land. It is an album that unfolds slowly, building from somber acoustic passages to powerful, distorted crescendos. The cello remains a central pillar, providing a deep, mournful resonance that sets their sound apart.
For fans of Agalloch, Wolves in the Throne Room, and Fen, this record is a compelling exploration of liminal spaces and the sacred elements of the wilderness.
Finnr’s Cane is available worldwide on all major streaming platforms and Bandcamp starting today.
Physical Release Information:
Europe: The album is available for purchase now through the Silent Future Distribution web store at:https://shop.silentfuture.se.
Rest of the World: The physical release for non-European countries will follow on September 19th with the launch of a new official Nordvis store based in the United States. Further details will be announced in the coming weeks.
OCEANS ON ORION have released their new single and official visualizer for ‘Met My Match’.
The band shared about the song:
If you’ve ever sent a 2 a.m. text you instantly regretted, our new single Met My Match is your anthem. This isn’t a breakup song – it’s the wreckage after impact, the echo of the last word you wish you hadn’t said, and the self-awareness that hits harder than any goodbye.
Met My Match isn’t about healing. It’s about admitting the damage – loudly, shamelessly, and realizing that sometimes your worst instincts are mirrored back at you. It’s for fans of honesty over elegance, for anyone who’s ever lost themselves loving someone who didn’t feel the same.
Following What Hurts the Most, Oceans On Orion trade numbness for raw exposure. This song has that all-in guy-liner pop-punk energy we miss from the 2000s, combined with our signature 80s flair, punchy lyrics, and more heartbreak than is age-appropriate. Fast, catchy, and desperate, with djent-heavy guitars tearing through the polished façade.
This is the second track from our upcoming album. We’ll be releasing a new song every month this year – so follow along and use the pre-save link to stay in the loop!
Eastern Gate — a new music label, marketing, and distribution platform — has officially launched, combining the legacies of WormHoleDeath and Epictronic with fresh innovation and a global outlook.
Dedicated to empoweringartists across nearly all genres, Eastern Gate delivers a full suite of services, including music distribution, promotion, and tailored career support, with a special focus on Eastern Europe. Its mission is clear: to provide artists with the resources, strategies, and personal guidance they need to grow their careers, reach new audiences, and remain true to their creative voice.
Carlo Bellotti, founder, shared his enthusiasm for this new chapter:
“I am thrilled to announce the birth of Eastern Gate. This is an incredibly exciting moment for me, and I couldn’t be happier to embark on this journey with Valentyn, who is not only an extraordinary musician but also a great friend. His talent, vision, and passion for music are unmatched. With him on board, I’m confident that Eastern Gate will become a platform that truly nurtures and elevates artists worldwide.”
Valentyn, co-founder and industry professional, expressed his excitement for the venture:
“For me, Eastern Gate is more than a job — it’s like joining a rock band, or a ship’s crew setting out on a long journey together. Music has always been my passion, and this role lets me bring together my background in digital marketing, e-commerce, and advertising with my experience as a musician. Carlo, Naty, Lucy, and the team have already done incredible work helping artists shape their vision, and I’m honored to contribute to this meaningful mission.”
1916, the boundary-pushing rock band known for blending classic rock grit with Irish punk, straight-up punk, rockabilly, and more, unleashes their latest single, “Upon the Green.” This is the third release from their highly anticipated full-length album, Conscience of Kings, due next spring, and it proves once again why 1916 is a force to be reckoned with in modern rock. Produced by Ted Hutt (Flogging Molly, Dropkick Murphys), the track smashes expectations with high-energy riffs, driving rhythms, and unrelenting attitude.
We had a bet! It was 2 in the morning at Sonic Ranch in Tornillo, TX and we were still a track short for the album,” said Hutt. “I bet you can’t come up with a song worthy of its place on the record by tomorrow morning. Billy grabbed the nearest guitar, shuffled off with it, a bag of chips, and a bottle of Bushmills single malt, and by 10 the next morning had a completely new song—and it was a banger!! We just had to put it on the record!”
Since their formation, 1916 has been carving out a sound all their own—fusing raw rock energy, Irish punk attitude, and rockabilly swagger into songs that hit hard but never feel formulaic. Their live shows are as explosive as their recordings, earning them a devoted fanbase and critical acclaim alike. Conscience of Kings promises to be their most dynamic work yet, showcasing the band’s versatility and fearless approach to genre-blending.
The band will embark on a fall tour (dates below). Fans should stay tuned for exclusive pre-sale opportunities and early access to merch bundles.
Listen to “Upon the Green” now on all major streaming platforms HERE
About 1916:
Hailing from upstate NY, Celtic rockers 1916 are an explosive concoction of the modern Irish Punk movement with an original mix of psychobilly which gives 1916 a sound that stands apart from other bands of the genre.
Starting as an acoustic duo in 2006, singer Billy Herring and original drummer Steve LaDue played the traditional Irish ballads of the Dubliners and Wolfe Tones in the local pubs in and around their home-town of Rochester, NY. They decided to call themselves 1916 to get people interested in Irish history. In 2010 they took the music to a new level with the addition of electric guitars, traditional instruments, and a full drum set. Within a few months of trying their new sound, 1916 were opening for the likes of the Dropkick Murphys, 21 Pilots, and New Politics, among other national acts.
On St. Patrick’s Day of 2012, 1916 released their first studio album, A Drop of the Pure, to rave reviews. That same year, 1916 became the first band from Rochester, NY to get their own Pandora station with the addition of their music to the Pandora genome project. With their music now reaching a global audience, the boys would soon gain fans all over the world.
The following year, 1916 released their sophomore album, Stand Up & Fight. This new album, featuring a collection of covers and originals, had a more polished sound than the raw punk feel of A Drop of the Pure. This new full length album also featured more traditional Irish instruments to give the new LP a fun and full sound.
As the band continued to evolve, they kept touring and playing as many shows as possible. With bigger audiences came a larger fan base for 1916 to interact with. The band has always enjoyed hanging out with the crowd both pre- and post- shows.
In November of 2014, the guys went back into the studio to begin recording their third album, Last Call for Heroes. Released in December of 2015, Last Call for Heroes was met with great enthusiasm from critics. Named one of the “best punk albums of 2016,” both home and abroad, the new album appeared to have given the band the momentum they needed to move forward.
Mandolin player Jon Kane joined the band in early 2016, just before the boys hit the road to join Flogging Molly on their Salty Dog Cruise. After a whirlwind spring of touring through the Bahamas and Europe, Jon was just what the band needed as he brought his energetic and fun stage persona into the fold.
The sound had certainly become streamlined and unique, but it wasn’t until 2017 that upright bassist Ryan Hurley would join 1916 to give the band the final integral piece that gives the music its psychobilly flavor. Soon after Ryan joined the band, 1916 further expanded their sound by the addition of accordion player Sam Sarratori to the crew!
Then…Covid hit in 2020. The band had just settled into a groove where they were poised for a northeastern US tour alongside a new live album. All that had to be put on hold indefinitely until further notice. After a year on hold, Billy knew something needed to be done to get momentum going again for his band. With that in mind, he packed up and moved to Nashville TN in order to give the music of 1916 more visibility. It was around this time the band welcomed the thundering drums of Chad Paetznick to take over behind the kit.
1916 has since been picked up by TLG|ROCK for a distribution deal for not only their fifth full length studio album Revolutions, but for their sixth LP, titled Conscience of Kings. This new record is being produced by Grammy Award winning musician & producer Ted Hutt at the legendary Sonic Ranch Studios in El Paso Texas.
1916 is: Billy Herring – Lead Vocals/Guitar/Banjo Ryan Hurley – Upright Bass/Back-Up Vocals Chad Paetznick – Drums Sam Sarratori – Accordion/ Sunday Sauce
Australia’s melodic death metal force EVOCATUS has unleashed their latest album Inevitable Death, out now via Wormholedeath.
INEVITABLE DEATH is a crushing ode to fate, warfare, and the end that awaits us all. Recorded with Ryan Huthnance at Emissary Studios, the album fuses melodic death and thrash metal with orchestral power, channeling influences from Kreator, Amon Amarth, and Machine Head into their heaviest work yet.
Tracklist: 1- Into Everlasting Night 2- Serpent of Chaos 3- The River Styx 4- …and Die in my Name 5- In Graves Unknown 6- For Death and Glory 7- Devoted to Inevitable Death 8- The Sirens Call 9- To Live by the Sword 10- A Fate Worse than Death
Evocatus are a 5-piece Battle metal / Melodeath from NSW, Australia. Hailing from the desolate craterfields of Australia’s Hunter Valley, Evocatus are a 5-piece melodic death metal band, crafting epic tales with crushing riffs, blistering solos, and haunting melodies. A potent blend of thrash, death, folk, and symphonic elements, Evocatus has been leaving a trail of sonic destruction across the Australian metalscape.
EVOCATUS are:
Nich Shields – Vocals Vaughan Jones – Guitars Callan Douchkov – Guitars Brad Delforce – Bass Adam Watts – Drums
Celebrated by Alternative Press as one of the “40 Artists You Need to Hear,”DON’T BELIEVE IN GHOSTS continues to make waves in New York City’s indie rock scene with their signature blend of catchy hooks, uplifting energy, and thoughtful lyrics.
Their new album, But On The Bright Side, arrives November 7th, 2025, following the singles “Driver” (August 29th) and “Outta Your Head” (October 10th). To celebrate, the band will host an album release party on November 15th at Soho Live in NYC.
“We’re so excited about all the new songs from this album we really couldn’t decide which to release first. ‘Driver’ is about living in the moment, it’s a colorful track filled with a lot of energy, were felt this was a great way to start this new journey,” says the band’s vocalist Steven Nathan.
Recorded over two years, the album saw the band working across multiple studios and diving deeper into analog gear, live recording, and classic console techniques. Sessions included trips to Nashville to work with producer Don Miggs and to Cleveland to collaborate with Grammy-winning producer Ken Lewis, alongside recording in their home base of New York. Throughout the process, all three members took on multiple instruments, pushing their sound in new directions. The collection features songs mixed by legendary mixers Mark Needham (The Killers, Imagine Dragons) and Ken Lewis (Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga), as well as tracks mixed by the band’s own frontman and producer Steven Nathan.
The band—Steven Nathan (vocals), Dan DelVecchio (guitar), and Ken Yang (drums)—has built a reputation for anthemic songwriting and high-energy performances. Past highlights include the Needham-mixed track “Put Your Head Back”—featured in the Apple TV+ series WeCrashed—and “Don’t Wake Me Up”, which debuted at #2 on the ALL ACCESS retail radio chart and featured comedy legend Gilbert Gottfried in its video. “Slow Down”has surpassed 2 million plays on retail radio, and “Summer High” landed multiple Spotify and Apple Music editorial playlists.
With their electrifying live shows—twice headlining sold-out performances at the Bowery Ballroom—and a track record of infectious, uplifting releases, Don’t Believe In Ghosts (Mindful Recordings / Symphonic) shows no sign of slowing down. But On The Bright Side is set to be their most ambitious and sonically rich release yet.
Stay tuned for more updates, and join Don’t Believe In Ghosts on this exciting journey.
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
Metal Shock Finland (World Assault ) 