WARGASM to Re-Issue “Why Play Around?” on July 25th

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Hammerheart Records have announced the reissue of Wargasm‘s ciminally overlooked thrash metal masterpiece Why Play Around?. The re-issue, remastered by Ted Tringo (Mysto Dysto, Absu, Nuclear Death), is set for worldwide release on 25th July and will be available on various limited edition vinyl. 

Originally unleashed in 1988, this cult classic rips with razor sharp riffing, frenetic solos and vitriolic energy that easily rivals the Big Four. From the neck snapping opener ‘Wasteland’ to the molten assault of ‘Revenge’ and the epic nine minute track ‘Wargasm,’ the Spillberg brothers (Rich & Barry) and Bob Mayo crafted a record that’s ferocious, technical and ahead of its time.

Why Play Around? can be pre-ordered here: https://wargasmhhr.lnk.to/whyplayaround

Track-list:
1. Wasteland
2. Revenge
3. Bullets & Blades
4. Undead
5. Merritt’s Girlfriend
6. Sudden Death
7. Wargasm
8. Le Cou Cou
9. Humanoid

RISING STEEL to Release New Album “Legion Of The Grave” on August 29th

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Rising Steel announce the release of their upcoming new studio album “Legion Of The Grave”, set for release on August 29th, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

The first single and official video, “King Of The Universe”, are available now, offering a taste of the sound of the new record.

Pre-Order “Legion Of The Grave” HERE

Talking about the first single, the band stated: “King Of The Universe” stands as a powerful anthem of freedom. Inspired by the Silver Surfer breaking free from Galactus, the song parallels humanity’s struggle to break free from societal and psychological constraints. With cosmic storytelling, dramatic tension, classic heavy riffs, and a chorus that lodges itself in your memory, the track captures the heart of the album: epic, introspective, and unmistakably heavy metal.”

About the album, they commented: “Sharpened in both sound and spirit, we returned to a more old-school heavy metal approach – without losing the raw energy and intensity that have long defined our style. Every track hits with precision, driven by razor-sharp riffs, commanding vocals, and an organic production that channels the true passion of real metal.”

“The album explores darker and more introspective themes, focusing on lost identity, inner struggles, and the strength to rise again. With a mix of raw emotion and powerful imagery, we aim to take the listener on a journey through personal battles that reflect broader human experiences. It’s both a statement of resistance and a search for meaning”, they added.

Rising Steel’s new album, “Legion Of The Grave” is their fourth full-length studio effort and it sees the French metallers playing as ferociously as ever, while continuing to evolve their heavy and aggressive sound.

The album was recorded in France by Mathieu Gaud and Steel Zard at Studio de la Plaine (KNT) and Lezard Studio. Mixing duties were handled by Staffan Karlsson and Rickard Bengtsson at Sweetspot Studio in Sweden, known for their work with bands like Meshuggah and Arch Enemy. It was mastered by the renowned Mika Jussila at Finnvox Studios in Finland, ensuring a production that’s as powerful and precise as the music itself.

Based in Grenoble, France, Rising Steel deliver a “not so” classical heavy metal experience, drawing strong influence from the ‘80s NWOBHM movement, as well as elements of hard rock and thrash. With nods to iconic bands like Judas Priest and Iron Maiden, their music also appeals to fans of Metallica, Accept, Saxon, Grand Magus, Nevermore, and Slayer.

Following the release of their debut EP “Warlord” (2014) and the full-length album “Return Of The Warlord” (2016), the band gained traction by sharing stages with acts such as Jaded Heart, Sister Sin, Nightmare, ADX, Nashville Pussy, and Annihilator. This helped increase their international visibility. 

Their second and third albums, “Fight Them All” and “Beyond The Gates Of Hell”, both released via Frontiers Music Srl, further cemented their reputation in the European metal scene.

Now, with “Legion Of The Grave”, Rising Steel return with an explosive offering full of crushing riffs, high-speed rhythms, and no-compromise heavy metal power. It’s a must listen for headbangers seeking pure, unfiltered metal mayhem.

“Legion Of The Grave” Tracklist:

1.    Betrayer
2.    King Of The Universe
3.    Black Martin
4.    Legion Of The Grave
5.    Nightmare
6.    Venomous
7.    Messiah Of Death
8.    Dead Mind
9.    Trapped In A Soul’s Garden
10.    Night Vision

Line Up:
Emmanuelson – Vocals
Steel Zard – Drums
Tony Steel – Guitars
Steff Leadmaster – Lead guitars
Stone warrior – Bass

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BAEST Unleash Video for New Single ‘King Of The Sun’, Feat. Jesper Binzer of D-A-D

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Danish death metal commando BAEST will be unleashing its fourth studio album, ‘Colossal,’ on August 15, 2025 via Century Media Records! To celebrate the upcoming offering, the band is now sharing a raucous new single, “King Of The Sun (feat. Jesper Binzer of D-A-D),” which can be found along with an official music video that was directed by Johan Nagstrup and Christian Constantin Pontoppidan at THIS LOCATION.

BAEST comments on “King Of The Sun” and their collaboration with D-A-D’s Jesper Binzer: “Our new single ‘King Of The Sun’ carries on in the rock vein of ‘Misfortunate Son,’ but adding our signature death metal to the mix, and bringing even more rock ‘n’ roll styles to the table. We’ve been fortunate to be able to bring in Jesper Binzer (D-A-D) – a rock legend, and a dream collab for BAEST. Jesper adds a totally new flavour to the BAEST sound, and pushes us to unexplored territory.”

Produced by Tue Madsen at Antfarm Studio (Heaven Shall Burn, The Black Dahlia Murder, The Haunted, etc.), the album contains nine tracks across 42 minutes, including the already released singles “Colossus” and “Imp Of The Perverse,” as well as an upcoming single with guest vocal features by Jesper Binzer of D-A-D on “King Of The Sun.”

Pre-orders are now live HERE.

The album’s artwork was created by Solomacello.

‘Colossal’ Tracklisting:

  1. Stormbringer (04:32)
  2. Colossus (04:23) [WATCH]
  3. In Loathe And Love (05:09)
  4. King Of The Sun (feat. Jesper Binzer of D-A-D) (04:09) [WATCH]
  5. Imp Of The Perverse (05:56) [WATCH]
  6. Misfortunate Son (feat. ORM) (04:02) [WATCH]
  7. Mouth Of The River (04:24)
  8. Light The Beacons (03:42)
  9. Depraved World (06:04)
    Total running time: 00:42:27
Artwork by Solomacello

Are you ready to rock? Something colossal is coming…

Baest are back, with a new sound and a badass attitude. Over the last decade, the Danish quintet have become one of the most celebrated and respected death metal bands in Europe. Their reign of terror began with debut album Danse Macabre, which emerged to great acclaim in 2019. Since then, the Danes have been relentless. Subsequent albums Venenum (2019) and Necro Sapiens (2021) cemented their reputation as extreme metal mavericks with an ear for lethal hooks, while their passionate dedication to playing live enabled them to spread the word at shows and festivals around the world. 

But things are slightly changing with album number 4: Colossal. Pieced together in the aftermath of Covid lockdowns, and fine-tuned over the last couple of years, the new Baest album is an absolute monster. The new songs are still rooted in the belligerent death metal that informed previous records, but Colossal represents a wholesale transformation. Inspired by and infused with old school, classic metal riffs and a giant helping of rock ‘n’ roll bombast, Baest have written an album that delights in the glory of heavy metal and the fine art of rocking out. Bursting at the seams with catchy riffs and classy melodies, with stylistic salutes to everyone from Ozzy Osbourne and Dokken, through to Iron Maiden and Whitesnake, this is the magnificent rock ‘n’ roll rebirth of Baest. 

“We went on tour with the Krisiun guys a couple of years back, and every soundcheck they were playing ZZ Top songs,” says Baest guitarist Svend Karlsson. “Everyone in the venue was rocking out, you know? So let’s rock! As a band, you have to mature a little and figure out that you have to write songs for yourself, and that way of thinking has brought the best out of us. When we talked to Tue about it, we called it ‘Ozzy death metal’. It’s really exciting to see what people think. We’re looking forward to people hearing this album. We released two singles last year that were in a different direction, but the fans haven’t heard the Dokken stuff yet! [Laughs]”

From the explosive assault of the opening Stormbringer, the new Baest album is an electrifying dose of the good stuff. Produced by the legendary Tue Madsen at Antfarm Studio in Denmark, Colossal never bends to current trends. Instead, this is a thrilling celebration of heavy metal, played with extreme metal intensity. Vocalist Simon Olsen has evolved into a truly formidable frontman, with a vastly expanded array of shouts and growls, and his band mates – Karlsson, guitarist Lasse Revsbech, bassist Mattias Melchiorsen and drummer Sebastian Abildsten – have grown in power and stature. As Karlsson explains, this change of direction was simply about Baest being true to themselves. 

“We began the process during Covid, and we found out that we needed to do something that everyone thought was fun,” he states. “Then we tried to zoom in on what makes different songs fun. On the first EP, before we signed to Century Media, there is a lot of melodic rock ‘n’ roll stuff. I think it’s there because we hadn’t learned yet to do more death metal riffs, so those were the riffs that Lasse and I had from our upbringing. This time, we turned back to all of those kinds of riffs, being influenced by Zakk Wylde and Jake E. Lee, Accept, Metallica and all that kind of stuff. We figured that if it’s fun and we enjoy playing it, then it’s going to fit! We finally had the guts to try it, and not to worry about what the death metal fans are going to think.”

Although they may anticipate a backlash from death metal purists, Baest are confident that their evolution will be well received. With songs ranging from the anthemic ‘80s metal fury of the title track, and the brutal rock squall of King Of The Sun (featuring a cameo from D-A-D’s Jesper Binzer), to the progressive, true metal avalanche of epic closer Depraved World, Colossal takes Baest back to the essence of their craft. 

“When we wrote Depraved World, that’s a riff from when Lasse was 14 years old,” says Karlsson. “He said, ‘I’ve got this riff!’ and we were like, ‘Let’s do an Iron Maiden death metal song!’ [Laughs] It’s so much fun, because it’s long and so different. The headline for the whole album is that it’s different, it’s catchy, and it’s rock ‘n’ roll. Rock ‘n’ roll vibes, but in the aggressive form of extreme metal. This is our first time working with Tue Madsen, and he’s a no-bullshit kind of guy. He’s been in the industry for so many records and with so many different bands, so he’s like, ‘Fuck what people think! Let’s do what seems fun and what sounds catchy!’”

2024 saw the release of two singles from Colossal: the viciously catchy Imp Of The Perverse, and the aforementioned Colossus. Both were rapturously received, and generated a lot of excitement about Baest’s next move. Now that they have the new music in the can, Svend Karlsson and his comrades are brimming with confidence and commitment to the heavy metal cause. Armed with songs that are guaranteed to send metal crowds into a joyous frenzy, Denmark’s smartest death metal band are perfectly placed to conquer the entire world. 

“I think we needed to figure out that we were okay with being a heavy metal band,” Karlsson shrugs. “There are also a lot of progressive elements to the record, that we started developing on the Justitia EP. That’s when we realised that it works live, and people really like the Ozzy riffs! So let’s do some more! We played a new, unreleased song on the last tour. Nobody had heard it before, but instantly everyone started clapping along and jumping and having fun. Everybody wants to party, right?”

BAEST line-up:
Svend Karlsson – Rhythm/Lead Guitar
Simon Olsen – Vocals
Lasse Revsbech – Rhythm/Lead Guitar
Sebastian Abildsten – Drums & Percussion
Mattias ‘Muddi’ Melchiorsen – Bass

Production:
Tue Madsen at Antfarm Studio

Special Guests:
Jesper Binzer of D-A-D on “King Of The Sun”
ORM on “Misfortunate Son”

BAEST online: OFFICIAL WEBSITE – FACEBOOK – INSTAGRAM – YOUTUBE – STREAM // DOWNLOAD

Iceland’s Sátan Metal Festival 2025 Announces Conference Schedule

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Sátan, an emerging metal festival in Iceland, is now revealing the industry conference schedule, which will take place in Stykkishólmur on the Snæfellsnes peninsula from June 5-7, 2025! Daily tickets can be found at THIS LOCATION.

The conference schedule and details are as follows:

Thursday, June 5:

Building a sustainable artist career: What does it take?
Thursday, 5 June from 14:00 – 14.45 @ Fosshotel

When it comes to building a successful career as an artist, one of the challenges is finding career sustainability and longevity, especially in 2025 when digital media dictates the trends and programs consumers at the whimsy of algorithms and “likes.” This panel of experts will explore traditional and modern methods that can help both established and emerging artists withstand the test of time rather than become a “one-hit-wonder.”

Moderator:
Laetitia Abbenes (Northstar Media)
Panelists:
Aðalbjorn Tryggvason (Solstafir)
Martin Kvam (Karisma & Dark Essence Records)
Mélanie Duperrex (AISAmusic)
Katy Irizarry (Suspiria PR)

Live Podcast Interview w/ Sororicide and Wyatt Turner
Thursday, 5 June from 15.00 – 16.00 @ Fosshotel

It’s a seminal year for Icelandic death metal stalwarts Sororicide. The band is not only reuniting this year for the first time since 2010 to conquer the stage at Sátan Festival to celebrate their 35th anniversary, but it will also be their final show ever. In honor of this milestone, Sororicide founding member Gísli Sigmundsson will sit down with Wyatt Turner of Wyatt’s Metal channel on YouTube for an in-depth live interview to pay tribute to the band’s legacy.

Ft. Gísli Sigmundsson (Sororicide) and Wyatt Turner (Wyatt’s Metal)

Friday, June 6:

Guitar Clinic w/ Þráinn Árni Baldvinsson
Friday, 6 June from 12:00 – 13:00 @ Fosshotel

Þráinn Árni Baldvinsson (Bastarður, Skálmöld) welcomes fans and shredders alike to join this guitar clinic. From beginner basics to advanced concepts, this clinic aims to expand your musical vocabulary and improve your understanding of the fretboard.

Runes in Continuum: Icelandic runic traditions and use of runic magick in modern music
Friday, 6 June from 13.00 – 13.45 @ Fosshotel

Runes were used as a writing form in the Germanic and Scandinavian area before the arrival of Latin alphabet systems. Runes were used in Iceland for around 1000 years, arriving with the settlers and remaining in use until the mid 19th century.

Runes, however, were rarely used for written texts, rather their usage was isolated to grave stones, monuments, possessional and farm markings and then to magic.

The runic tradition has been making a comeback lately and is widely used by modern metal and folk musicians.

Teresa Dröfn Freysdóttir Njarðvík, author and medieval philologist, will give a keynote lecture on the Icelandic runic tradition. She holds an M.A. in Medieval Studies and is completing a Doctorate in Icelandic philology, has written books on runes, published text editions of sagas and is currently a researcher at Árnastofnun The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion on how runes and magical rituals are being implemented today through music.

Keynote Speaker: Teresa Njarðvík (author and medieval philologist)
Moderator: Arnar Eggert Thoroddsen (Morgunblaðið)

Panelists:
Mélanie Duperrex (AISAmusic)
Snæbjörn Ragnarsson (Skálmöld)
Teresa Njarðvík (author and medieval philologist)

Live Broadcast w/ Vintage Caravan and Stokkið í eldinnt
Friday, 6 June from 13:00 – 15:00 @ Narfeyrarstofa

Psych rock trio The Vintage Caravan will join Birkir and Smári of Stokkið í eldinnt for a live broadcast to discuss their storied career as one of Iceland’s premier classic rock bands!

Ft. Alexander Örn Númason (Vintage Caravan) w/ Birkir Fjalar and Smári Tarfur (Stokkið í eldinnt)

Getting out of Iceland: Tips & tricks on how to break out of Iceland
Friday, 6 June from 14.00 – 14.45 @ Fosshotel

Iceland is a fertile breeding ground for dark, extreme, and esoteric music. While the scene in Iceland is thriving and unique, its remote and desolate location can prove challenging for artists who are looking to break out into new territories. This panel aims to provide insights on how Icelandic artists can reach a global audience, tour new countries, and gain a broader fanbase.

Moderator: Wyatt Turner (Wyatt’s Metal)

Panelists:
Árni Hjörvar (Iceland Music)
Þorsteinn Kolbeinsson (Wacken Metal Battle Iceland)
Einar Guðmundsson (Fortid)
Gunnar Sauermann (Metal Hammer DE)

In Defense of Valhalla Part II: Defending Asgard, Independence and Human Rights, The Use of History in Music & Pop Culture

Friday, 6 June from 15:00 – 16:00 @ Fosshotel

During the 2025 edition of the Inferno Music Conference, former Icelandic president Guðni Th. Jóhannesson revisited a lecture he presented at University of Warsaw, March 4. 2020 entitled “Defending Asgard, Independence and Human Rights. The Use of History in Current Affairs.” Due to the tremendous success of the first iteration of this panel, we are giving attendees at Sátan a chance to witness a powerful and thought-provoking talk on how hate groups are claiming old Norse symbolism for their causes and using it as beacons of hate as well as positive ways that this symbolism has been implemented in music and pop culture today.

Keynote Speaker: Guðni Th. Jóhannesson (Former Icelandic President)

Moderator: Gunnar Sauermann (Metal Hammer Germany)

Panelists:
Snæbjörn Ragnarsson (Skálmöld)
Guðni Th. Jóhannesson (Former Icelandic President)

Saturday, June 7:

Icelandic Festival Presentation
Saturday, 7 June from 13:00 – 13:45 @ Fosshotel

Shaping the metal landscape through the work of four key festivals: Reykjadoom, Andkristni, Reykjavik Deathfest, and Wacken Metal Battle Iceland. Each organiser offers a short presentation on how their event began, what keeps it going, and how it contributes to the ongoing growth of the scene.

Presenters:
Reykjadoom
Andkristni
Reykjavik Deathfest
Wacken Metal Battle Iceland

Bass Clinic w/ Magnús Halldór Pálsson

Saturday, 7 June from 14:00 – 14:45 @ Fosshotel A veteran of the Icelandic scene Magnús Halldór Pálsson, Helvítis Maddi, gives us a glimpse into the low end spectrum of metal music through personal stories, practical techniques, and battle-scarred wisdom from 30+ years in the metal underground.

Maddi has been active in Iceland’s metal scene since the early 1990s, involving himself in several notable bands across different metal subgenres. He is a founding member of one of Iceland’s earliest black metal bands, Ámsvartnir, but is best known for his work with grindcore band Forgarður Helvítis, progressive rock supergroup Dark Harvest, black metal band Vetur, and death/thrash metal band Changer. In 2017 he joined Beneath, one of the most prominent death metal bands from Iceland. To keep himself in form between projects, he plays in the Icelandic Iron Maiden cover band Maideniced and is also a member of a local jazz ensemble in Reykjavík.

With a passion for playing fast, he has developed routines for practicing and building the strength needed to succeed as a metal bassist.

Hemúllinn Performance
Saturday, 7 June from 15:00 – 15:45 @ Fosshotel

Hemúllinn is a one-man electro-punk band that has been active in the Icelandic music scene for over a decade, performing at dirty venues, small and large music festivals and countless political protests. The soundscape fuses raw punk, hard-hitting lyrics, and cheery 8-bit music. The themes largely revolve around politics, religion, feminism and hatred of the Body Mass Index. Come have a raucous good time for this very intimate and special performance at the Sátan Music Conference!

The stacked lineup features a series of special performances, including Icelandic death metal icons SORORICIDE, who will be celebrating 35 years with their first live appearance since 2010! This will also commemorate the band’s final performance, making it a very unique event for those in attendance. In addition, Polish death dealers VADER will be performing their seminal record, ‘Litany,’ in its entirety while artists BENEATH and MOMENTUM will each be hitting the stage for the first time in six years!

The daily lineups are as follows:

Thursday, June 5:

Sororicide (35 year anniversary show // Final Show Ever)
Brain Police
Vader (Special ‘Litany’ Show)
Momentum (First show in 6 years)
Celestial Scourge
Bastarður
Miðnótt
Wacken Battle of the Bands Iceland Winner 2025 – TBD!

Friday, June 6:

The Vintage Caravan
Carcass
Sinmara
High Parasite
Fortíð
Dys
Altari
Duft

Saturday, June 7:

Skálmöld
Taake
Discharge
Beneath (First show in 6 years!)
Forgarður Helvítis
Vafurlogi
World Narcosis
Forsmán

Sátan is a three day metal festival happening in Stykkishólmur on the Snæfellsnes peninsula. The festival focuses on offering a variety of Iceland’s best metalbands as well as a carefully curated selection of international bands.

The organization behind Sátan consists of metalheads and musicians that have been active in the Icelandic scene for up to 30 years and have extensive experience of organizing music festivals and concerts as well as general band related activities.

Everyone is welcome at Sátan regardless of origin, skincolor, religion, gender or sexual orientation and there is only one goal: that everyone, staff, bands and guests, go home smiling after a great festival!

Sátan is committed to zero tolerance against violence and violence of any kind invalidates your ticket!

Links: Facebook – Instagram – Official Website

VLAD IN TEARS Release New Single And Video ‘Let Me Love You’

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VLAD IN TEARS release ‘Let Me Love You’, the seconds pre-release single from the upcoming studio album ‘Hide Inside’, which will be released on 1st August on Metalville.

With ‘Let Me Love You’, the dark rockers deliver an emotional and passionate song about breaking through walls and giving unconditional love. With heartfelt lyrics and an empathetic melody, ‘Let Me Love You’ begs for a chance to heal someone’s pain and show them what true love feels like.

VLAD IN TEARS, the band that is taking the global dark metal scene by storm with their unique and powerful sound, is ready to release their highly anticipated new album, “Hide Inside”. With a perfect blend of dark atmospheres, devastating riffs, and profound lyrics, “Hide Inside” is set to mark a new era for the band, solidifying their position as one of the most influential and innovative forces in contemporary metal.

Hailing from Italy, VLAD IN TEARS have already built a growing international fanbase, thanks to their ability to blend dark metal with gothic, industrial, and alternative rock influences. With a sound that knows no compromises and a visceral image, the band has proven their ability to captivate even the most discerning listeners, remaining true to their artistic vision without ever compromising with current trends.

The new album “Hide Inside” explores themes of inner darkness, mythology, and the confrontation between the material and spiritual worlds. 

Each track is a powerful narrative that takes the listener on a psychological journey, suspended between reality and dreams. “Hide Inside” is an auditory experience that is rooted deep in dark metal, yet simultaneously challenges the conventions of the genre, with fresh sounds and musical experimentation.
The album was recorded with the utmost care and passion, with the aim of conveying the emotional intensity of each track. The result is a bold and introspective work that showcases the band’s growth and artistic evolution.

“With “Hide Inside” we wanted to explore the concept of spirits and invisible forces that influence our daily lives,” says the band’s frontman. “It’s an album that seeks to go beyond the surface, digging into the darkest corners of the human mind and its deepest desires.”

VLAD IN TEARS have yet to break into the mainstream, but their explosive power and authenticity make them one of the most promising bands in the international metal scene.

“Hide Inside” is set to be the album that will propel them into the global stage, taking dark metal to a new dimension.

“HIDE INSIDE” TRACK LISTING
The Monster Inside
Your Trace (feat. John Connor / Dog Eat Dog)
Living Nightmare
No One Cares
Touch Me
Let Me Love You
Empty
I Want This Pain
My Wake
No More Fear
Real
The Death Of Me
Tomorrow
Hide

LINE UP
CHRISTIAN MICONI – vocals
ALESSIO MICONI – lead guitars
PUNEETE VOHRA – guitars
DARIO MICONI – bass
FRANCESCO COSMA – drums

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REINFORCER to Release New Album “Ice And Death” on August 22nd

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REINFORCER will release the new album “Ice And Death” on August 22 through Scarlet Records.

Marking their tenth anniversary, and following the self-released EP “The Wanderer” (2018) and the debut full-length “Prince Of The Tribes” (2021), German power metal warriors Reinforcer return with a new collection of heroic power metal anthems.

Forged in the flames of myth and history, “Ice And Death” is Reinforcer at their finest: razor-sharp guitar riffs, sweeping dual harmonies and driving double bass rhythms power the soundscape, while Logan Lexi’s commanding vocals roar with great emotional depth. Melancholic melodies intertwine with fist-raising choruses, inviting listeners to sing along in unity and battle spirit.

Taking its name from the Norse legend of Ymir, the frost giant born from ice and chaos, “Ice And Death” leads listeners on a journey through time, retelling tales of plague-ridden cities, deceptive pied pipers, and legendary heroes and rogues from the shadows of the past. Each track is a chapter, echoing with the clang of steel and the whisper of forgotten legends.

Whether recounting the gruesome mystery of the Pied Piper of Hamelin or the haunting grip of the Black Death in London, the album fuses historical drama with dynamic storytelling and touches of dark fantasy.

artwork by Hendrik Noack

Produced by Reinforcer and mixed and mastered by Kai Stahlenberg at Kohlekeller Studio (Powerwolf), “Ice And Death” will be released in the following formats:

  • jewel case CD
  • vinyl LP: 300 marbled blue
  • digital

“Ice And Death” tracklist:
1 Heir Of The Bear
2 Dead Men Tell No Tales
3 Skogamor
4 The Witch Mayor
5 Ice And Death
6 The Piper
7 Five Brothers
8 House Of Lies
9 Bring Out Your Dead

Total running time – 37:40

PRE-SAVE/PRE-ORDER

FFO: Blind Guardian, Manowar, Iced Earth, Helloween, Running Wild

Reinforcer:
Logan Lexi – vocals
Niclas Stappert – lead guitar
Tobias Schwarzer – rhythm and lead guitar
Fabiàn Rodriguez – bass
Lasse Schmiedel – drums