DRAGONFORCE Joined by Alissa White-Gluz for Uplifting Anthem ‘Burning Heart’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 5, 2025
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GRAMMY nominated extreme power metal legends DRAGONFORCE unleash a new official music video for an alternate version of their recent album track “Burning Heart”, featuring Alissa White-Gluz! Originally released as a bonus track on select editions of their celebrated 2024 album Warp Speed Warriors, the special version supported by White-Gluz’s distinctive vocals is now out as its own single.

Formed in 1999, DRAGONFORCE has earned their reputation as the world’s fastest band via their power metal anthems filled with spectacular guitar solos, including the iconic platinum-selling hit “Through the Fire and Flames”. Several of the songs on Warp Speed Warriors have already gained over a million streams on Spotify.                

Check out the official music video for “Burning Heart” featuring Alissa White-Gluz below and make sure to catch DRAGONFORCE on tour this summer and fall!

Alissa White-Gluz on the collaboration:
“As a long time DragonForce fan, it was such a fun experience to sing Burning Heart! This band knows no speed limits – even as a vocalist I found myself tripping over consonants trying to keep up. It was a refreshing challenge! I’m happy to be a part of such a cool song and video!”

DRAGONFORCE guitarist Herman Li adds:
“Alissa has been one of my favorite metal vocalists for a long time. I’m thrilled that the stars aligned, allowing us to collaborate on this track. I believe ‘Burning Heart’ is the perfect song for Alissa to showcase her remarkable vocal range and her stunning performance has elevated the song to another level.“

This summer DRAGONFORCE will finish the last European leg of their epic ‘Warp Speed Warriors’ tour, playing several massive festival dates and selected shows together with label mates POWERWOLF, before joining the wolfpack on a North American tour, ready to deliver breathtaking shows to their ever-growing fanbase.

DRAGONFORCE Live 2025
 
Warp Speed Warriors Final Round – Europe 2025
06.06.25 SE – Sölvesborg / Sweden Rock Festival 
08.06.25 DE – Dortmund / FZW 
10.06.25 FR – Toulouse / Zenith * 
11.06.25 FR – Lyon / Halle Tony Garnier * 
13.06.25 SK – Prešov / Dobry Festival 
14.06.25 AT – Nickelsdorf / Nova Rock Festival 
16.06.25 FR – Meisenthal / La Boite Noire 
17.06.25 FR – Lille / Zenith * 
18.06.25 DE – Bremen / Modernes 
20.06.25 DE – Rostock / Stadthalle * 
21.06.25 BE – Dessel / Graspop Metal Meeting 
22.06.25 SE – Huskvarna / Folkets Park *^ 
24.06.25 SE – Uppsala / Fyrishov *^ 
27.06.25 FI – Helsinki / Tuska Festival 
30.06.25 PL – Lodz / Atlas Arena *~ 
02.07.25 HR – Zagreb / Tvornica 
03.07.25 HU – Dunaújváros / Rockmaraton 
05.07.25 DE – Ballenstedt / Rockharz Festival 
06.07.25 NL – Utrecht / Tivoli Ronda 
08.07.25 CH – Pratteln / Z7 
09.07.25 DE – Nuremberg / Hirsch 
10.07.25 CZ – Vizovice / Masters of Rock Festival 
11.07.25 DE – Balingen / RV Bang Festival
* w/ POWERWOLF
^ w/ Amaranthe
~ w/ Epica

North American Tour
w/ POWERWOLF
17.09.25 CA – Toronto, ON / Rebel
18.09.25 US – Detroit, MI / Masonic Cathedral 
19.09.25 US – Louisville, KY / Louder Than Life 
20.09.25 US – St. Louis, MO / The Pageant 
22.09.25 US – Grand Rapids, MI / GLC Live  
23.09.25 US – Milwaukee, WI / The Eagles Ballroom
24.09.25 US – St. Paul, MN / Myth Live
26.09.25 CA – Edmonton, AB / Edmonton Convention Center 
27.09.25 CA – Calgary, AB / Grey Eagle  
29.09.25 CA – Vancouver, BC / Queen Elizabeth Theatre  
30.09.25 US – Seattle, WA / Paramount Theatre
01.10.25 US – Portland, OR / The Keller Auditorium
04.10.25 US – Sacramento, CA / Aftershock Festival 

Order Your Copy of Warp Speed Warriors NOW

Herman Li on Warp Speed Warriors:
“After four years of creative incubation, we are beyond excited to release what we believe to be our most ambitious and grandiose record yet. This album showcases multiple facets of our artistic abilities, and we invite metal aficionados from every corner of the genre to discover something captivating within its layers. We can’t wait to share this chapter of our musical journey with you, it’s going to be EPIC!”

Warp Speed Warriors Tracklist:
1             Astro Warrior Anthem
2             Power of the Triforce
3             Kingdom of Steel
4             Burning Heart
5             Space Marine Corp
6             Doomsday Party
7             Prelude to Darkness
8             The Killer Queen
9             Pixel Prison
10           Wildest Dreams (DragonForce’s Version)

DRAGONFORCE is:
Herman Li – Guitar, Backing Vocals
Sam Totman – Guitar, Backing Vocals
Marc Hudson – Vocals
Alicia Vigil – Bass, Backing Vocals
Gee Anzalone – Drums, Backing Vocals
 
DRAGONFORCE online:
WEBSITE
YOUTUBE
INSTAGRAM
X
TIKTOK
FACEBOOK
BLUESKY
REDNOTE – @dragonforce
 
HERMAN LI online:
WEBSITE
TWITCH
TIKTOK
INSTAGRAM
X
DISCORD
YOUTUBE
FACEBOOK
BLUESKY
REDNOTE – @hermanli

ALIEN WEAPONRY & RANDY BLYTHE Fight the System in New Music Video for ‘Taniwha’

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[photo credit: Frances Carter]

New Zealand’s ALIEN WEAPONRY recently released their head-turning third album, Te Rā, via Napalm Records! Today, swiftly following the announcement of their upcoming USA tour supporting Avatar with fellow openers SpiritWorld, the band has dropped a brand new music video for album single “Taniwha”, featuring an intense guest appearance from metal icon Randy Blythe (Lamb Of God).

In the video, the modern groove metal trio find themselves face to face with puppet masters of corporate greed and overconsumption, providing a thought-provoking backdrop to one of the album’s most aggressive, death-metal leaning offerings.

Watch the video below, and make sure to check out the band’s upcoming USA tour dates, starting November 5, 2025 in Phoenix, AZ!

ALIEN WEAPONRY says about the “Taniwha” video:
“We are super excited to share something we have been working on for a while.
We felt honored to have the opportunity to collaborate with the mighty Randy Blythe on our song ‘Taniwha’ off of our latest album, so it only made sense to have him be a part of the music video too!

We wanted to create something special for this one, and we are stoked with how it turned out!”

ALIEN WEAPONRY USA 2025 Tour Dates:
Supporting Avatar w/ SpiritWorld
 
05.11.25 US – Phoenix, AZ / The Van Buren
06.11.25 US – San Diego, CA / The Observatory – North Park
07.11.25 US – Riverside, CA / Riverside Municipal Auditorium
08.11.25 US – Las Vegas, NV / Brooklyn Bowl
10.11.25 US – Seattle, WA / Moore Theater
11.11.25 US – Portland, OR / Roseland Theatre
12.11.25 US – Garden City, ID / Revolution Concert House
14.11.25 US – Salt Lake City, UT / The Union Event Center
15.11.25 US – Denver, CO / Fillmore Auditorium
17.11.25 US – Minneapolis, MN / Fillmore
18.11.25 US – Madison, WI / The Sylvee
20.11.25 US – Detroit, MI / The Fillmore Detroit
21.11.25 US – Pittsburgh, PA / Stage AE
22.11.25 US – Columbus, OH / KEMBA Live!
23.11.25 US – Silver Spring, MD / The Fillmore Silver Spring
25.11.25 US – Huntington, NY / Paramount
26.11.25 US – Boston, MA / House of Blues
28.11.25 US – Allentown, PA / Archer Music Hall
29.11.25 US – Charlotte, NC / The Fillmore Charlotte
30.11.25 US – Louisville, KY / Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
02.12.25 US – Chicago, IL / Riviera Theater
04.12.25 US – Nashville, TN / Marathon Music Works
06.12.25 US – Tulsa, OK / Tulsa Theater
07.12.25 US – Dallas, TX / House of Blues
 
ALIEN WEAPONRY EUROPE 2026 Tour Dates:
Supporting Avatar
05.02.26 SE – Stockholm / Fallan
07.02.26 FI – Helsinki / Kultturilato
09.02.26 NO – Oslo / Sentrum Scene
10.02.26 DK – Copenhagen / Vega
11.02.26 DE – Osnabrück / Die Botschaft
12.02.26 BE – Brussels / A.B.
14.02.26 UK – London / Exhibition
15.02.26 UK – Manchester / Academy
16.02.26 UK – Glasgow / Barrowland
17.02.26 UK – Nottingham / Rock City
18.02.26 UK – Bristol / O2 Academy
20.02.26 NL – Amsterdam / Afas Live
21.02.26 LU – Esch-Sur-Alzette / Rockhal
22.02.26 CH – Zurich / Komplex
24.02.26 ES – Barcelona / Razzmatazz
25.02.26 ES – Madrid / La Riviera
27.02.26 PT – Lisbon / Lav
28.02.26 ES – Bilbao / Santana 27
02.03.26 FR – Lyon / Le Cube
03.03.26 IT – Milan / Alcatraz
04.03.26 AT – Vienna / Gasometer
05.03.26 DE – Munich / Tonhalle
06.03.26 DE – Cologne / E-Werk
07.03.26 FR – Paris / Le Zenith
09.03.26 DE – Wiesbaden / Schlachthof
10.03.26 CZ – Zlin / Sports Hall Datart
11.03.26 PL – Warsaw / Stodola
12.03.26 DE – Berlin / Columbiahalle
13.03.26 DE – Hamburg / Docks

Get Your Copy of Te Rā HERE

ALIEN WEAPONRY have solidified themselves as one of the greatest young metal bands of their generation with renewed musical tenacity and crucial messaging. Since releasing their acclaimed debut Tū (2018), the band have been lauded for their kinetic presence and sound, as well as their vital blend of culturally profound lyricism in both English and te reo Māori, the indigenous language of New Zealand.
 
With their third full-length album, ALIEN WEAPONRY expand on their hallmark messages of cultural, societal and environmental resilience while delivering their most massive-sounding, focused musical output ever. In the hands of veteran producer/mixer Josh Wilbur (Lamb Of God, Gojira, Megadeth), Te Rā’s gnashing blend of groove, nu, math and thrash metal shines with anthemic choruses and refreshed technical skill. Te Rā is a bold, unwavering cry for a future in which we can all take part in the legacy of peoples like the Māori and others all around us – people who, if they aren’t seen, most certainly need to be heard! Taken as a whole, Te Rā grapples with what it’s like to be caught in the pull of divergent cultures – not just for the descendants of colonized people, but for all of us.

Te Rā track listing:
1. Crown   
2. Mau Moko   
3. 1000 Friends   
4. Hanging by a Thread   
5. Tama-nui-te-rā   
6. Myself to Blame   
7. Taniwha (feat. Randy Blythe)
8. Blackened Sky   
9. Te Riri o Tāwhirimātea   
10. Ponaturi   
11. Te Kore   

ALIEN WEAPONRY is:                      
Henry Te Reiwhati de Jong – Drums, Backing vocals
Lewis Raharuhi de Jong – Guitars, Lead vocals
Tūranga Porowini Morgan-Edmonds – Bass, Backing vocals
 
ALIEN WEAPONRY online:
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TIKTOK
NAPALM RECORDS

OVERDRIVERS Unleash New Music Video for Self-Titled Track ‘Overdrivers’

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In support of their latest, critically-acclaimed studio album “Glory Or Nothing” (released in March 2025 via ROAR at THIS LOCATION!), French hard ‘n’ heavy rockers OVERDRIVERS are premiering a brand new music video for the aptly self-titled, high-voltage track “Overdrivers”!

The band comments: “Overdrivers – the true story of small-town guys trying to conquer the world with their Rock ‘n’ Roll!”

Watch the new OVERDRIVERS clip, directed and edited by Julien Metternich:

Since 2015, OVERDRIVERS has been tearing through the Northern Lands like a runaway freight train. Born from nowhere and fueled by pure rock rebellion, these four hard-hitting rockers bring the kind of thunder only cranked-up Marshall amps can deliver. With their amps on blast, they claimed every stage in their path, quickly earning a reputation for leaving chaos — and converted fans—behind them.

Once they’d conquered every inch of their homeland, the band set their sights on broader horizons, unleashing their electric storm on Spain and beyond. With relentless shows, OVERDRIVERS brought their raw, headbanging energy to rock lovers everywhere, proving that in the face of their All-Powerful Rock’N’Roll, resistance is futile!

Armed with a series of explosive releases — Rockin’ Hell (2016), She’s On Her Period (2018), and the Rock Out! EP — the band rallied thousands of followers and forged an unbreakable army of die-hard fans, while they have just unleashed their most powerful weapon yet: “Glory Or Nothing”! Their latest masterpiece dropped like a bombshell, reigniting their worldwide crusade and solidifying their place as a force in modern rock. Brace yourself and get ready to rock: OVERDRIVERS are here — louder, fiercer, and more unstoppable than ever!

Order “Glory Or Nothing” on https://overdrivers.rpm.link/glorypr

“Glory Or Nothing” track listing:

01 – Kings of the Road
02 – Overdrivers
03 – Glory Or Nothing
04 – My Girlfriend Is a Pornstar
05 – Cobra Kai
06 – Guitar Playboy
07 – Bad Breath Girl
08 – Meet the Monsters
09 – Ready for the Rodeo
10 – We Are One
11 – Perfection Is My Name
12 – In Fear, Blood and Fire

OVERDRIVERS Live:
07.06.2025 FR Crusnes // Musik D’en Fer Festival
08.06.2025 FR Revin // Cabochards Festival
28.06.2025 FR Pecqueuse // Festy’chant Festival
04.07.2025 FR Sèvremoine // Renau’bière Festival
05.07.2025 DE Sailauf // Tsukahara Festival
12.07.2025 FR Thionville // “TBA”
19.07.2025 SP Burgos // Zurbaran Rock Fest
25.07.2025 FR Nantes // SC Club
26.07.2025 FR Laveissiere // Cantal’Rock Festival
02.08.2025 FR Ginestet // Queyrock Open Air Festival
10.08.2025 CH Basel // Biker Days Festival
29.08.2025 FR Réalmont // American Night & Day Festival
30.08.2025 FR Mazé Milon // Focus Festival
12.09.2025 FR Mouzillon // Une Nuit En Muscadet
13.09.2025 FR Somme // Rock Marin’s Festival
10.10.2025 LU Luxembourg // Rock Box
11.10.2025 FR Montbéliard // Axone Tattoo Show
25.10.2025 FR Ensisheim // Woodstock Guitars
21.11.2025 FR Saint Dizier // Lézard’os Metal Fest

+many more to come!

OVERDRIVERS are:
Adrien Desquirez – Lead vocals, rhythm guitar
Anthony Clay – Lead guitar, backing vocals
Florian Morgano – Drums, backing vocals
Lion Das Neves – Bass

For More Info Visit:
Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/overdriversofficial
Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/overdriversofficial
TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@overdriversofficial
YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmRsDVVsyNXv0deTpOHsYeA
Website | https://www.overdriversrock.com/

HESSIAN Sign with Wormholedeath, Self-Titled EP Out June 20th, Teaser Available Now

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The unrelenting, blackened death metal project HESSIAN has signed a licensing deal with Wormholedeath for the release of their highly anticipated self-titled EP, due out on 20 June 2025. Known for their raw, primal energy and no-frills approach to blackened death metal, Hessian has already captured the attention of the underground scene, and this collaboration is set to amplify their ferocity on the global stage.

Laremy (Founder, Guitarist) shares his excitement:
“We’re truly honored to join the Wormholedeath family—a label and publisher with deep roots and an incredible legacy. From Carlo’s early days in Necromass to his ongoing work with Warner Chappell Holland and global distribution through Sony Orchard, the reach is immense. To be part of a catalog spanning over 400 releases is a privilege we take seriously—and we’re committed to representing it with pride in all our future releases.”

The Hessian EP is a raw homage to the early days of black metal, stripped to its most primal and savage core. Laremy explains, “There’s no bass—just rhythm guitar, vocals, and drums. It channels a hypnotic, bestial energy that immerses listeners in a dark, repetitive guitar style designed to invoke and celebrate the unspeakable.”

Stay connected with HESSIAN:
Bandcamp: hessian666.bandcamp.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/hessian.666

DARKFALL Release Brand New Track ‘The Art Insane’ with Lyric Video

Posted by tarjavirmakari on June 5, 2025
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The last CD output of the Austrian thrash/death band DARKFALL was some time ago. Their last release was the split EP “Thrashing Death Squad” with Mortal Strike in 2021. Nevertheless, the guys have not been idle in recent years, but have completed a well-filled live program in the clubs and festivals of Europe. The songwriting has also picked up speed again recently and a new album is being planned, even if we probably won’t see a release this year.

To bridge the waiting time until then, there is now a brand new track, “The Art Insane”, which is now available as a digital single and as a lyric video on YouTube and which is definitely a small foretaste of what the band is hatching in terms of new material. Check it out!

More info:
http://www.darkfall.at 
http://www.facebook.com/DarkfallMetal

I, CURSED Release Second Single ‘Death Pays It All’ from Forthcoming EP

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Photo by Jerkka Perälä

Finland’s I, Cursed, who combine angry and furious death metal and grindcore, will release a new as yet unnamed EP later this year. The EP will be released in cooperation with Finnish record labels Inverse Records & Meara Music which is also an agency and event producer based in Ulvila. 

The second single ‘Death Pays It All’ is released today and the lyric video is available below.

The band comments: 
” ”Death Pays It All”, the second single from the new I, Cursed EP to be released later this autumn. “Death Pays It All” continues what the first single from the upcoming EP, “Disfigurement”, offered in the form of furious death metal and grindcore. “Death Pays It All” is a dynamic and, to some extent, distorted melodic depiction of how the seductive call of death drives the mind down into the depths and darkness. “Death Pays It All” is complemented by a darkly soothing lyric video produced by Soft Neon Audiovisual.” 

Listen to the ‘Death Pays It All’ single on streaming services: https://push.fm/fl/i-cursed-death 

  • ISRC: FI-HZL-25-00014
  • Music & lyrics composed & written by Ville-Veikko Laaksonen
  • Produced & arranged by I, Cursed
  • Engineered by Ville-Veikko Laaksonen, Nico Brander & Jesse Simola
  • Recorded at Firefield Avenue & Soft Neon Audiovisual Studio Mixed & mastered by Jerkka Perälä
  • Single cover by Jerkka Perälä

WATCH music video of first single ‘Disfigurement’: https://youtu.be/NlR4xJvdzlg

Combining angry and furious death metal and grindcore, I, Cursed, from the Pori / Ulvila area, is a brutal dredging of Ville-Veikko Laaksonen and Eero Haula, known from Atlases, Marto and Oceanwake, among others, which is fed to the Finnish metal scene in an atonal coldness. I, Cursed’s music is a mix of something old and familiar, the HM-2 sound of Swedish grind, and somewhat more modern and crushing production. The line-up of the band in July 2024 is completed by guitarist Nico Brander from Marto and drummer Arttu Leppänen from Atlases and Marto. FFO Coldworker, Gadget, Nasum & Rotten Sound.  

LISTEN to previous EP Death Holograms: https://push.fm/fl/icursed-death

Line-up:
Eero Haula – Vocals (Oceanwake)
Ville-Veikko Laaksonen – Bass & guitar (Atlases, Marto)
Nico Brander – Guitar (Blood Service, Marto)
Arttu Leppänen – Drums (Atlases, Marto)

https://www.facebook.com/I.Cursed.Grind
https://www.instagram.com/i.cursed.grind
https://icursed.bandcamp.com