ALTERIUM Announce New EP “Stormrage”, Out July 25th

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Italian melodic power metal force ALTERIUM is set to return with the brand-new EP “Stormrage”, further cementing the band’s place among the most promising names in the new wave of European power metal.

Watch the video of the title-track HERE.

 “Stormrage”, a powerful chapter that bridges their acclaimed debut “Of War And Flames” and their upcoming full-length work, will be released on July 25, 2025.

Featuring two brand-new singles, “Stormrage” continues the band’s tradition of blending agile riffs, epic atmospheres, and battle-hardened energy. With soaring vocals, blazing guitar work, and a heroic spirit running through the music, the EP captures the essence of classic power metal while pushing ALTERIUM’s sound into exciting new territory.

The EP will be available in exclusive physical formats:

  • Digipack CD, limited to 500 hand-numbered copies, featuring two bonus tracks
  • 7” Vinyl, released in three colored variants, each limited to 100 hand-numbered copies

Preorders: https://alterium.bigcartel.com/

To support the release, ALTERIUM will embark on a series of select shows and festivals across Europe and will make their highly anticipated US debut at the ProgPower festival in Atlanta.

This new chapter sees the band sharpening their songwriting and delivering a fresh burst of adrenaline that both longtime fans and newcomers will appreciate. Epic, melodic, and unrelentingly driven, “Stormrage” reaffirms ALTERIUM’s mission to carry the torch of European metal with pride and power.

Tracklist:

1. Stormrage
2. Sui
3. Paradise Lost (Symphony X cover) – available only on the CD version
4. Of War and Flames (Orchestral version) – available only on the CD version

ALTERIUM is an Italian power metal quintet founded in late 2022 by vocalist Nicoletta Rosellini (ex. Kalidia, Walk in Darkness), joined by former bandmates Paolo Campitelli (guitars) and Dario Gozzi (drums), and later by Alessandro Mammola (guitars) and Luca Scalabrin (bass).

Produced by Lars Rettkowitz (Freedom Call), their debut album “Of War And Flames” was released on March 8, 2024 via AFM Records, featuring 9 original tracks and a cover of Sabaton’s “Bismarck”. The album received excellent feedback, surpassing 1 million streams on Spotify and 1.2 million views on YouTube.

Even before the album’s release, ALTERIUM hit the stage across Europe, including performances at Epic Fest (Denmark) and Brainstorm Fest (Netherlands), marking the beginning of their growing presence on the international metal scene.

Upcoming shows:

28/6/2025 – Odyssea Rock Fusion Fest (Romania)
05/7/2025 – Spluga Celtica – Campodolcino (Italy)
12/7/2025 – Festa dell’Unicorno – Vinci (Italy)
29/8/2025 – Forest Metal Festival – Bad Wörishofen (Germany)
04/9/2025 – ProgPower USA – Atlanta (USA)

As special guest for Fabio Lione’s Dawn of Victory:

23/9/2025 – Razzmattazz 2 – Barcelona (Spain)
24/9/2025 – 16 Toneladas – Valencia (Spain)
25/9/2025 – Sala X – Sevilla (Spain)
26/9/2025 – Revi Live – Madrin (Spain)
27/9/2025 – Anden 58 – Burgos (Spain)
28/9/2025 – D8 Sorkuntza Faktoria – Bilbao (Spain)
30/9/2025 – Nouveau Casino – Paris (Francia)
05/11/2025 – Le Port Franc – Sion (Switzerland)
06/11/2025 – Le Grillen, Colmar (France)
07/11/2025 – Zik-Zak – Ittre (Belgium)
08/11/2025 – Brainstorm Festival – Apeldoorn (Netherlands)
09/11/2025 – Musiktheater Piano – Dortumund (Germany)

Line up:

Nicoletta Rosellini – vocals
Paolo Campitelli – guitars, keyboards
Alessandro Mammola – guitars
Luca Scalabrin – bass
Dario Gozzi – drums

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SEXAGISMA – From The Batcave with Love, Plus Glitter, Eyeshadow + Vertiginous Platform Boots

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Self-styled Glam Rock extremists Sexagisma might not have set the world afire during their early-mid 1980s heyday.  But forty years on, it’s hard to think of any group from that era who burned so brightly and so briefly and did it all so far below the radar that even they’d forgotten quite how brilliant they were.

Time heals, however, and history’s mistakes are there to be learned from.  Either that, or we’re missing David Bowie, The Sweet and the Sex Pistols a lot more than we realized. Those were probably the south-east London quintet’s greatest influences, together with a misspent youth watching Alice Cooper stage shows, and such a grotesque sense of humor that even the Batcave laughed at their jokes.

From The Batcave 1981-1985 is the first ever release for Sexagisma’s story, a 19 song digest that traces them from stage to studio, via raw rehearsals, home-made demos, while also demonstrating that the clutch of covers that were their crowd-thrilling encores – “Hang Onto Yourself,” “Cracked Actor” and “Jean Genie” (Bowie), “Blockbuster” and “Hellraiser” (the Sweet), “School’s Out” (Alice Cooper) – were only one of the costumes that Sexagisma wore.

VIDEO (“Monster Fun”): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCXChD7emP4

VIDEO (“Glitter Devils”): https://youtu.be/gcGDI4Esv_Q

In frontman Vaughan Funnel, they also boasted a songwriter who was as comfortable crunching through a brain-crushing glam stomp (“Monster Fun,” “Glitter Devils”) as he was rewiring George Orwell’s 1984 (via Bowie’s Diamond Dogs, of course) for the seriously thoughtful “Zero Time”; who sang of “Creeps On The Street” and the “Rocket City Gang,” while living out a stage show that was as dangerous as Dali, and as wicked as Warhol.  

Yes, think Trash or Flesh reshot as rock’n’roll; think the Velvets if they’d been outfitted by Westwood; think the Pistols if Johnny Rotten’s audition had been “Dead Babies” instead of “School’s Out.”

And then put it onstage in a quiet London pizza place.

Several of the songs, Funnell recalls, “were dropped from our set in favor of faster more energetic stuff.  ‘Zero Time,’ in particular, I now see as an essential song in our catalogue, as it shows another side to the band’s sound. The same thing for the overlooked ‘Space Ranger.’  It was anthemic, but it was always getting dropped.

“With the release of this album, I can see these songs from a different perspective, other than the onstage energy of performing them live.”

Available today in vivacious pink vinyl as well as the bonus track stacked CD, with lengthy liners , photos and memorabilia, From The Batcave 1981-1985 also includes the band’s one release from their actual lifetime, the deliciously evocative “Freaks Graveyard,” taken from the now impossible-to-find Sing As We Go various artists album.

As for the future, Sexagisma might have forgotten themselves for the last 40 years, but that might not be the case for much longer.  As Funnel puts it, “Right at this time I’m willing to try anything thrice. The release of the album has definitely revitalized my interest in making music, and the same goes for other band members and associates.”

He pauses.  “Anything’s possible at this stage.”  And we remember the last time he said something like that. The day the band turned up at a London club gig, bearing with them a life size crucifix.  They were considering crucifying their dancer.

Track listing

1. Monster Fun (Bat Cave Deadly Mix)
2. Betcha Can’t Dance To This One Baby
3. Creeps
4. Good Morning George
5. Planetoid Twist
6. Screamers
7. Glitter Devils
8. Zero Time
9. Coming Right Up
10. Dali Mixtures
11. Freaks Graveyard
12. Rocket City Gang
13. Space Ranger [CD ONLY]
14. Monster Fun (original version) [CD ONLY]
15. Hang On To Yourself [CD ONLY]
16. I Didn’t Know I Loved You (Till I Saw You Rock-N-Roll) [CD ONLY]
17. Hellraiser [CD ONLY]
18. Cracked Actor [CD ONLY]
19. Glam Medley (Jean Genie – Blockbuster – School’s Out) [CD ONLY]

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ARCHERS Celebrate Release of “Temporary High” EP with New Single ‘Crooked Smile’

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Wisconsin metalcore powerhouse ARCHERS have just dropped their new single, “Crooked Smile,” now available on all major streaming platforms. The track is taken from their brand-new EP, Temporary High, released today via SBG Records.

Produced by acclaimed producer Matt Good (Hollywood Undead, Sleeping With Sirens), Temporary High captures ARCHERS’ continued evolution, blending crushing breakdowns, atmospheric textures, and emotionally charged lyrics.

In regards to the EP, the band states, “Temporary High is all about finding catharsis. It’s about breaking free from toxic cycles and finding value in oneself apart from anyone or anything that would try to usurp one’s own identity.”

“Crooked smile is about finding the courage to break negative cycles. It’s about learning to cut out toxic people from your life and to move forward,” says the band about the latest single.

Temporary High is available at: https://merchnow.com/collections/archers

Tracklisting:

  1. Better Off
  2. Wide Awake
  3. Safe Now
  4. Never Enough
  5. Crooked Smile

In addition, the band has shared some huge news! They will be hitting the road with Nothing More and Catch Your Breath from mid January through mid March 2026. The nationwide run will introduce ARCHERS’ explosive live show to even more fans as they continue building momentum into the new year.

“We are so excited and genuinely honored to be hitting the road with Nothing More in 2026! Touring with a band of this caliber is not something we take lightly and we are very excited to learn as much as we can from such seasoned vets. It will be such a treat getting to watch the incredible show they put on every night.”

The band’s EU/UK run kicked off June 10th in Berlin, Germany at Kantine am Berghain. Then in July, they’ll hit the road again—this time headlining a U.S. tour with support from Rivals, Of Virtue, and Dead Eyes.

Upcoming Tour Dates:

Remaining EU / UK Dates

06/13 – Interlaken, CH – Greenfield Festival
06/15 – Donnington Park, UK – Download Festival
06/16 – Bristol, UK • Exchange
06/18 – London, UK • The Black Heart – SOLD OUT

Archers Headline Tour with Rivals, Of Virtue and Dead Eyes

7/5/2025 – Milwaukee, WI – Milwaukee Summerfest^
7/6/2025 – Ferndale, MI – The Loving Touch
7/7/2025 – Columbus, OH – Skully’s Music Diner#
7/8/2025 – Lakewood, OH Mercury Music Lounge#                 
7/10/2025 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
7/11/2025 – Philadelphia, PA – The Foundry
7/12/2025 – Richmond, VA – Canal Club           
7/14/2025 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
7/15/2025 – Atlanta, GA – Masquerade (Hell)
7/16/2025 – Nashville, TN – East Side Bowl                   
7/18/2025 – Chicago, IL – Reggies
7/19/2025 – Cadott, WI – Rock Fest*
7/20/2025 – Indianapolis, IN – Hi-Fi
7/21/2025 – Springfield, MO – The Riff                  
7/23/2025 – Dallas, TX – Trees
7/24/2025 – San Antonio, TX – The Rock Box
7/25/2025 – Oklahoma City, OK – Beer City Music Hall
7/26/2025 – Kansas City, MO – Warehouse On Broadway
7/27/2025 – St Louis, MO – Red Flag

Archers and Rivals only ^
No Of Virtue #
Archers only *

Archers with Nothing More/ Catch Your Breath

1/14/2026 – The Fillmore – Silver Spring, MD
1/16/2026 – The Ritz – Raleigh, NC
1/17/2026 – The Fillmore – Charlotte, NC
1/19/2026 – House of Blues – Lake Buena Vista, FL
1/20/2026 – Jannus Live – Tampa, FL
1/21/2026 – Buckhead Theatre – Atlanta, GA
1/23/2026 – South Side Ballroom – Dallas, TX
1/24/2026 – ACL Live – Austin, TX
2/2/2026 – REVEL – Albuquerque, NM
2/3/2026 – The Criterion – Oklahoma City, OK
2/6/2026 – Marathon Music Works – Nashville, TN
2/7/2026 – Egyptian Room – Indianapolis, IN
2/19/2026 – Wellmont Theatre – Montclair, NJ
2/20/2026 – House of Blues – Boston, MA
2/21/2026 – Wind Creek Event Center – Bethlehem, PA
2/23/2026 – L’Olympia – Montreal, QC
2/24/2026 – HISTORY – Toronto, ON
2/25/2026 – The Fillmore – Detroit, MI
2/27/2026 – GLC Live at 20 Monroe – Grand Rapids, MI
2/28/2026 – The Riviera Theatre – Chicago, IL
3/1/2026 – The Sylvee – Madison, WI
3/3/2026 – The Fillmore – Minneapolis, MN
3/4/2026 – Burton Cummings Theatre – Winnipeg, MB
3/6/2026 – Midway Music Hall – Edmonton, AB
3/7/2026 – Grey Eagle Event Centre – Calgary, AB
3/9/2026 – Commodore Ballroom – Vancouver, BC
3/10/2026 – Moore Theatre – Seattle, WA
3/11/2026 – Crystal Ballroom – Portland, OR
3/13/2026 – Union Event Center – Salt Lake City, UT
3/14/2026 – Fillmore Auditorium – Denver, CO
3/16/2026 – The Pageant – St. Louis, MO

Wisconsin-based band ARCHERS is making serious waves. Formed in 2015 by Ben Koehler (guitar) and Nathanael Pulley (vocals), ARCHERS quickly became known for their raw mix of metalcore and pop-rock, tackling everything from mental health to relationships with a brutally honest edge. With Oscar Porter (bass) and Grayson Mesarosh (drums) rounding out the lineup, the band’s sound has only gotten sharper.

2020’s New Normal EP was a game-changer, with its powerful blend of heavy riffs and introspective lyrics drawing comparisons to bands like Dayseeker and Sleep Token. Singles like “Bitter” and “Say This Sober” showcase their ability to balance vulnerability with intensity, earning them a fiercely dedicated fanbase. ARCHERS’ music is a journey of strength and catharsis, turning life’s darkest moments into anthems of resilience.

ARCHERS:
Nathanael Pulley – Vocals
Ben Koehler – Guitar
Oscar Porter – Bass/Vocals
Grayson Mesarosh – Drums

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website – Facebook – Instagram – X – TikTok – YouTube

IMPUREZA Release New Single + Video ‘Verdiales & Bajo las Tizonas de Toledo’

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Franco-Spanish outfit IMPUREZA unveil their latest single “Verdiales & Bajo las Tizonas de Toledo,” taken from the upcoming concept album Alcázares, due out July 11, 2025 via Season of Mist. Structured as a two-part composition, the piece opens the album with “Verdiales,” an instrumental homage to the folk traditions of Málaga, before launching into the martial might of “Bajo las Tizonas de Toledo”—a blistering retelling of the legendary exploits of El Cid.

Blending Andalusian melodies with the unrelenting force of brutal death metal, the track serves as a sonic invocation of the Reconquista’s mythos. “Bajo las Tizonas de Toledo” evokes scenes of spiritual warfare and esoteric battle, where desecrated monasteries, spectral warriors, and cursed steel haunt the blood-soaked landscapes of medieval Iberia. Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar (El Cid Campeador) emerges not just as a historical figure but as a spectral archetype of vengeance and valor, with his mythical sword Tizona at the heart of the track’s lyrical and musical ferocity.

Carried by flamenco-rooted guitar lines, guttural incantations in raw Castilian, and orchestral swells that frame the narrative with grandeur, the song sets the tone for the album’s exploration of history, faith, and fatalism.

Pre-order & Pre-save Alcázares: https://orcd.co/impurezaalcazares

Tracklist:
1. Verdiales (1:15)
2. Bajo las Tizonas de Toledo (6:25)
3. Covadonga (4:01)
4. Pestilencia (4:44)
5. Reconquistar Al-Ándalus (5:25)
6. Murallas (2:24)
7. La Orden del Yelmo Negro (4:57)
8. Castigos Eclesiásticos (6:06)
9. El Ejército de los Fallecidos de Alarcos (5:18)
10. Ruina del Alcázar (1:37)
11. Santa Inquisición (6:26)
Full runtime: 49:02

IMPUREZA is a Franco-Spanish metal band formed in 2004 by guitarist Lionel Cano Muñoz from Orléans. Their music is distinguished by a unique fusion of extreme metal and Spanish sounds inspired by Andalusian culture and flamenco, creating an atypical style known as Hispanic Metal. IMPUREZA remains an innovative project in the international metal scene, making it a pioneer of the genre.

Concept:

The entire concept of the band revolves around the voluptuousness of Latin atmospheres, the ferocity of metal, and Spanish culture and history, explored through a fictional and esoteric aspect. Their compositions feature both clean and guttural vocals sung in the language of Cervantes, flamenco guitar, acoustic fretless bass, extreme metal, and orchestral arrangements that evoke the colors of Spain. The very essence of their music lies in the duality between two seemingly opposed musical genres, which, through clever composition, give birth to a new and avant-garde style. Their fiery music is literally the union of traditional Hispanic folklore and extreme metal. These metal warriors brandish their Iberian sounds as weapons with pride. This ingenious alliance is matched only by the singular and unprecedented creative originality of its founder Lionel Cano Muñoz and his compañero Esteban Martín, both of Spanish nationality. IMPUREZA’s conquistadors draw inspiration from their strong identity, which defines the band’s very essence. Often nicknamed the “French Nile” due to their primary influences, combining the complex and brutal lines of death metal with the most ardent and undulating Latin flames. IMPUREZA‘s members are also influenced by many Spanish artists such as flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucía and gypsy singer Camarón de la Isla, as well as bands like Behemoth, Morbid Angel, Krisiun, and Fleshgod Apocalypse, among others.

Let the conquistadors of IMPUREZA lead you into their realm and immerse you in Spanish culture with a groundbreaking musical concept — the one and only fierce guardians of Hispanic Metal!

SOMOS IMPUREZA!

Line-up:
Esteban Martín – All Vocals
Lionel Cano Muñoz – Rhythm, Lead & Spanish Guitars
Florian Saillard – Fretless Bass
Guilhem Auge – Drums

Production Credits:
Recorded & mixed by Sébastien Camhi at Studio Artmusic, Les Arc-sur-Argens, France.
Mastered by Jacob Hansen at Hansen Studios, Ribe, Denmark.

Guest Musicians:
Xavier Hamon – Percussion
Louis Viallet – Orchestration
 
Cover Art:
Johann Bodin & Xavier Ribeiro

Photography:
© Michel Canavaggia / Mr Cana Photography

Follow Impureza:
Website: http://www.impureza.eu/
Bandcamp: https://impureza.bandcamp.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Impurezaconquista
Instagram: https://instagram.com/impurezaofficial
Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/ImpurezaBand
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLkOMYXI-_teRnaDCs1ho8A
Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/artist/1195314
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3YA9Uqs38ZD6Lg2q66PVw9
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/artist/impureza/422671948

DETHFX Unleash Explosive New Single And Video ‘Recycled Souls’

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Florida-based metal juggernauts DETHFX, known as Death’s Favorite Band, have just dropped their latest sonic assault: “Recycled Souls”, the crushing lead single from their upcoming full-length album Recycled Souls. The track is now available on all streaming platforms, delivering a relentless barrage of riffs, groove, and fury that fans of classic and modern metal will feel in their bones.

Stream “Recycled Souls” HERE

Watch the full video on YouTube (@dethfx) — a visceral visual experience as intense as the track itself.

Formed in 2021, DethFx exploded onto the scene with a sound that hits like a dump truck barreling off a cliff. Powered by founding members Brett Kaffenberger (bass), Rob Tetro (drums), Rod Mariani (lead guitar), and Raul Salas (vocals/guitar), the band fuses the spirit of Slayer, Pantera, and Iron Maiden with a modern, razor-sharp edge. The result: tight harmonies, thrashing grooves, and technical prowess that stomp the line between chaos and control.

“Recycled Souls” doesn’t just mark the beginning of a new era for DethFx—it’s a battle cry. Heavy, raw, and unapologetically loud, the track is a taste of the full-throttle madness to come on their debut album.

And the band isn’t slowing down. This October, DethFx will join forces with metal legends Kings of Thrash and Gravel for a run of shows across Florida—a tour that promises carnage, volume, and a front-row seat to one of the most exciting new bands in metal.

DETHFX also proudly announces new management under Pamela Parks of Headity.com, who brings decades of artist development experience and joins a roster of seasoned artists including David Ellefson (Kings of Thrash, DIETH, Ellefson-Soto), Cultura Tres, Andry, Dead By Wednesday, Kill Devil Hill, and now serves as the band’s booking agent at Continental Touring. With new leadership and a ferocious vision, DethFx is poised to take the metal world by storm.

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website – Facebook – Instagram – YouTube

LIV SIN Sign with Seek and Strike + Announce New Album “Close Your Eyes”, First Single Out Now

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Swedish modern metal band LIV SIN have signed a worldwide record deal with Seek and Strike for the release of their new album, Close Your Eyes, set for release on 8th August. 

Pre-save here: https://orcd.co/livsincye

Fronted by Liv Jagrell (ex-Sister Sin), LIV SIN blend aggressive riff-driven metal with soaring melodies, steadily building their presence on the international metal scene.

The album’s title track, ‘Close Your Eyes’, is streaming now and offers a first glimpse of what fans can expect from the new album. Tackling the harrowing subject of human trafficking, the song features a guest performance from Lars Palmqvist of Scar Symmetry. The album was mixed by the renowned Tue Madsen, known for his work with Babymetal and Meshuggah.

LIV SIN states: “We chose the album’s title track, ‘Close Your Eyes,’ as the first single/video for mainly two reasons. We got the amazing vocalist, Lars Palmqvist from Scar Symmetry, to join us, and the song has a straight up melodic chorus that everyone was instantly hooked on.

“The song also has a darker edge to it, since it covers the topic of human trafficking. Liv got the idea for the lyrics after watching a documentary about people being tricked into trafficking across eastern Europe. 

“In the video, we tried to recreate the feeling of being all alone in a dark room with different strangers coming and going. Liv sings and screams out her inner frustrations reflecting on the world today with a deep longing for a better world.”

Track-list:
1. Praise The Winners
2. Run
3. Close Your Eyes
4. Louder
5. It’s Not Your Life
6. Above The Line
7. The Shadow March
8. Shades Of The Sun
9. Raven
10. I Refuse
11. The Mask
12. Hold It Together 

A dynamic five-piece born from the ashes of Sister Sin, LIV SIN deliver a sound steeped in modern metal, melodic hooks and uncompromising intensity. Since their formation, the band has built a reputation for soul-stirring live shows and an authentic connection with fans.

Alongside Liv Jagrell (vocals) are Per Bjevoluk (drums), Daniel Skoglund (bass), Sonny Larsson (lead guitar) and Ante Mäkelä (rhythm guitar), each bringing unique musical influences and personal passions to the table, from painting and folk music to animal rescue, yoga and music education. Their collective energy is channeled into creating cathartic anthems for a global audience.

Rooted deeply in Swedish culture, several members of LIV SIN are dedicated to preserving the nation’s rich tradition of folk music, community art and craftsmanship. Sonny is an accomplished folk guitarist and painter, while Ante works in cultural education, championing the music and arts institutions that have helped define “the Swedish music wonder”. Their love for traditional sounds and storytelling often seeps into their songwriting and creative aesthetic.

Driven by purpose and powered by riffs, LIV SIN are not only forging new paths in heavy music, they’re carrying pieces of Sweden’s cultural soul with them along the way.

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