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FIGHTER V Share New Visualizer ‘Foolish Heart’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 10, 2026
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Photo by Florian Kehbel

Swiss melodic rockers Fighter V share today “Foolish Heart”, the third single taken from their upcoming album, “Déja Vu”, set for release on April 10, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl.

The band said: “Foolish Heart” is an intimate, deep and emotional song. What seems to be like a complaint of a heartbroken narrator is in reality a critical and honest self-reflection. By stepping into the role of a heartbroken woman, it allows the narrator to see with her eyes, feel the emotions she must have felt during a critical time she experienced by being abandoned”.

“This message is carried by the song, starting off from the hopeless consequence of the past event leading to the question why he left her with an ounce of hope. Then she wants to make him understand that it’s worth fighting, which you can hear by the building of tension within the song”, they added. “This will be dissolved in the chorus letting all the frustration and emotions out to show that there is no way out but to close this heartbreak chapter. This one is for all the heartbroken ones out there”.

Pre-Order “Deja Vu” HERE

The band talked about how the album came to life: “Deja Vu” is our third album, after “Fighter” and “Heart Of The Young”. It was recorded, mixed and mastered in 2025 in the Swiss studio “Little Creek” by the engineer Pulver and produced by Emmo Acar. The vocals and production work happened externally. The vocal recordings and production were done by Ronny Lang aka “The Voicefinder” in his own studio in cooperation with Emmo. The keyboard was produced, played and recorded by Victor Olsson, with whom we already worked on the keys of the album before. Background vocals were done separately by Emmo, Victor, Tess and Ronny. Saxophone as well by Magnus Hägglund”.

“The album contains a variety of styles, like the previous one, thanks to the cooperation with Dave Niederberger (Ex vocalist of FV) and Roman and Emmo. Influenced by our idols from the 80‘s, we are paying tribute to the prime era of Melodic Hardrock/ AOR, which you can hear by the authenticity of our sound”, they continued. “The title “Deja Vu” is not only the title of the album but also the title of a song of it. This classic French quote portrays the events we see already coming but can’t be saved from them. They will repeat cause some things are written in stone”.

Fighter V burst onto the scene in 2019. Born in Hergiswil, Switzerland, the band draws deep inspiration from classic 1980s hard-rock and arena-rock giants like Whitesnake, Journey, Survivor, and Bon Jovi – channeling that vintage energy into modern melodic rock anthems.

Their debut album, “Fighter” (2019), recorded in Sweden with producer Jona Tee (H.E.A.T), delivered 12 tracks of keyboard-driven riffs and old-school rock hooks, quickly establishing the band as one of Europe’s most promising new melodic rock acts. 

In 2024 they returned with “Heart Of The Young”, featuring a refreshed lineup led by vocalist Emmo Acar, embracing a renewed but faithful homage to ’80s-era anthemic rock.

Now, with “Déjà vu”, Fighter V embark on a new chapter – their first album to be released through Frontiers Records, a pivotal step that brings their sound to a wider global audience. The record is both a nostalgic nod to their roots and a bold evolution: expect the band’s signature blend of stadium-ready riffs, soaring melodies, harmony-rich vocals, and shimmering keyboard textures, now sharpened by matured songwriting and heightened production. 

“Deja Vu” is more than a title – it’s a powerful, time-bending ride through the golden age of rock, reimagined by a band reaching new heights.

“Deja Vu” Tracklist:

1.    Raging Heartbeat
2.    Victory    
3.    Made For A Heartache    
4.    Foolish Heart    
5.    Deja Vu    
6.    Stand By Your Side    
7.    All Your Love    
8.    Hold The Time    
9.    For All This Time    
10.    Break Those Limits    
11.    Victim Of Changes

Line Up:
Emmo Acar – Vocals
Lobe Valentin – Guitar
Lucien Egloff – Drums
Roman Stalder – Bass

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RATS WILL FEAST Share New Single ‘Frail Bones’ from Upcoming EP

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 10, 2026
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RATS WILL FEAST have shared their new single “Frail Bones”, offering a new glimpse into their upcoming EP, “An Evocation”, set for release on April 3rd, 2026 via Time To Kill Records.

The track drowns the listener in a whirlpool and only lets them surface when silence descends. The song is a microcosm of the band’s crude and excruciating beauty that can be found in the eye of the storm. It sways between the violent outbursts of twisting and winding rhythms, raw riffage and moments of solemn quiet adorned with weeping melodies.

”Frail Bones” is about the numbing mediocrity that comes from the outside, which often makes us give in, submit and be pleased with our condition. As the legendary Finnish hardcore band Hero Dishonest sings, it’s ”Less of something you don’t want.”

Stream: https://ffm.to/rats-will-feast-frail-bones

Tracklist:

​1. First Snow
2. Burns Cold
3. Observer
4. Smartless
5. Frail Bones
6. An Evocation

Preorders:

  • https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/rats-will-feast-an-evocation
  • https://ratswillfeast.bandcamp.com/album/an-evocation

“An Evocation” celebrates RATS WILL FEAST‘s diverse and imaginative interpretation of modern metallic hardcore. The new EP is the band’s most concise and clear articulation of what the band wants to say, and what it’s aiming for with its sound. The album’s soundscape is dense, diverse, and exudes a wide palette of tones that have accompanied the band for 10 years.

The band explores a variety of expressions on the album, as the violence and volatility of the sound is balanced with an intensely melodic approach. While the first track “First Snow” lulls the listener into a false sense of comfort with its tranquil soundscapes, the album quickly arrives at the band’s characteristic sound of extreme aggression and hallucinatory chaos.

From the blistering beat and frenzied riffage on tracks such as “Smartless” and “Frail Bones”, to the crushing weight of “Observer” and “An Evocation”, the album’s sound is a forceful expression of unrelenting hardcore with unyielding emotion. While the album offers a wide spectrum, it remains focused on the band’s signature sound.

Lyrically, “An Evocation” is a portrait of a mindscape that strives to accept life as it is. Heavy metal bands often imagine various dystopias and fantasy worlds that they sing about. “An Evocation” thirsts for a safe haven in the turmoil of this world and society.

The lyrics seek to portray a person who moves between different levels of acceptance and resentment. It is a snapshot of a process that touches everyone’s life. Between the lines, the lyrics also reflect on the question of what makes you get up on stage again and again, and what makes writing and performing this kind of music important to yourself and others. Playing heavy music is a valve that lets painful and difficult things flow into some kind of beautiful, manageable form.

For fans of: Converge, Breach, The Dillinger Escape Plan, Mastodon

RATS WILL FEAST is an experimental hardcore outfit from Jyväskylä, Finland, crafting a musical landscape of extreme aggression, unyielding emotion and hallucinatory chaos. Active in its current form since 2018, the band has built a reputation for intense live performances and innovative sound.

The band’s earlier releases “Scarcity” (LP, 2019), “Songs of a Racehorse” (EP, 2020), and “Malady” (2021) move fluidly between crushing hardcore and noisy psychedelia, occasionally dwelling in more mellow post-rock atmospheres. Their 2024 album “Hellhole” pushed the band’s signature sound to its extremes, delving further into destructive chaos, aggression and desolation.

RATS WILL FEAST’s forthcoming release, “An Evocation” (EP, 2026), continues their evolution, standing as their most focused and defined musical expression and proving that the band shows no signs of slowing down.

Line-up:

Ruben Mustonen – Guitar, vocals
Joona Kyrö – Guitar, vocals
Konsta Kaskismaa – Bass, vocals
Aaron Savolainen – Drums, vocals

https://ratswillfeast.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/ratswillfeastband
https://www.instagram.com/ratswillfeastfin

THE WHO Announce “Live at Eden Project” & Release New Single ‘Pinball Wizard’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 9, 2026
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Set within one of the UK’s most sustainable and visually striking venues – a breathtaking network of biomes nestled in the Cornish countryside – the concert stands as a testament not only to The Who’s musical evolution but also to their enduring cultural relevance. Backed by the Heart of England Philharmonic Orchestra, founding members Pete Townshend and Roger Daltrey delivered a performance that fused classic rock intensity with orchestral grandeur. The Eden Project’s natural acoustics and enclosed structures created a warm, detailed sonic environment that offered a clarity and intimacy unmatched by traditional stadium settings.

The recording reflects this unique atmosphere. Fans have long cherished The Who’s special location shows, and Eden stands among the most memorable – a once-in-a-lifetime convergence of music, environment, and artistic vision. The smaller capacity fostered a deeper connection between the band and audience, allowing for heightened interaction, greater emotional resonance, and a sense of being inside the performance rather than observing it from afar. This intimacy, combined with the band’s refined orchestral approach, captures The Who at a defining moment in their modern era.

Live at Eden Project also presents one of the strongest and most focused setlists of The Who’s orchestral period. Alongside beloved anthems such as ‘Baba O’Riley’ and ‘Pinball Wizard’, the album includes rarely performed gems like ‘Cry If You Want’, ‘Anyway, Anyhow, Anywhere,’ and ‘The Rock’ creating a career-spanning journey that balances hits, deep cuts, and orchestral showpieces with remarkable fluidity.

Today’s announcement coincides with the launch of the first single, ‘Pinball Wizard,’ which is available for streaming and download immediately. The track offers a powerful first glimpse into the atmosphere and artistry of the Eden performance, capturing the heightened clarity, emotional nuance, and orchestral depth that define the full release.

Stream the single here: https://edenproject.lnk.to/pinballwizardWE

Scheduled for release on May 29th, 2026, Live at Eden Project will be available as a 2CD Digipak, a limited 3LP Gatefold edition pressed on recycled vinyl with no plastic shrink wrap and packed in a separate paper wallet, a standard 3LP Gatefold, and across all major digital platforms. Every format showcases the full emotional and sonic range of a night that stands among the most compelling in The Who’s recent history.

Vibrant, immersive, and uniquely alive, Live at Eden Project is the definitive document of The Who’s orchestral era – a recording that captures not only a legendary band in peak form but also the spirit of a venue whose environmental ethos and natural beauty mirror the band’s own commitment to evolution and innovation.

Access ‘Live at Eden Project’ HERE

ROBOT GOD Release First Video for ‘Onto the Afterlife’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 9, 2026
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ROBOT GOD return with ‘Onto the Afterlife’, a crushing new stoner rock, heavy psych video and the first glimpse of their upcoming album. Onto the Afterlife is a sonic journey through darkness and light, reflecting on mortality, transformation, and the unknown that awaits beyond.

The full album is set for vinyl release in the coming months via German heavy-psych label Kozmik Artifactz and Black Throne Productions who will distribute throughout Canada. Pls check out full clip via the link below.

Official single hits all major streaming services on March 13th., with vinyl release via Kozmik Artifactz slated for late April 2026.

Pre-save link to digital streaming platforms: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/robotgod/onto-the-afterlife

Song Credits
Mixed by Russ T Rokk – Russell Pilling at The Mix Barn
Mastered by Don Bartley
Video production by Tyrone McCrystal and Jovan Sekulovski
Single artwork by Ryan T Hancock

Socials:
Inst – @robotgod_band
https://www.facebook.com/RobotGodBand
https://www.youtube.com/@robotgod2608

Music
https://robotgodband.bandcamp.com/
https://open.spotify.com/artist/6pqdXN4ZOs69NLCXQGtlp7

GRAILKNIGHTS Release Epic Power Metal Version of ABBA Classic ‘Super Trouper’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 9, 2026
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After the successful release of their latest studio album Forever in October 2025 via PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music followed by an extensive European tour with ALL FOR METAL, metal superheroes GRAILKNIGHTS are back with a new surprise for their fans. Today, the band unleashes the album bonus track: an epic power metal version of the timeless ABBA classic “Super Trouper!”

Known for their high-energy sound, heroic storytelling, and unmistakable style, GRAILKNIGHTS transform the iconic pop anthem into a thunderous metal spectacle. Driving guitars, powerful drums, and soaring vocals give the beloved song a completely new dimension while preserving the spirit that made it a global hit. With this release, the band once again proves that even legendary pop songs can be reborn in the world of superhero metal.

“We’re paying tribute to one of the greatest pop anthems of all time with Super Trouper – the Superhero Metal way!” comments Count Cranium (guitars, vocals). “We took this ABBA classic out of the disco and turned it into a powerful metal version that keeps the melody and its unmistakable identity, but reinterprets it with heavy riffs, epic energy, and a tongue-in-cheek sense of heroic pathos. A cover that builds bridges between genres, the dancefloor, and the mosh pit.”

The song is now available on all major streaming platforms.

Packed with anthemic choruses, powerful riffs, and the band’s trademark mix of heroism and humor, the bands lates studio offering, Forever, marks the Knights’ most dynamic and unifying chapter yet. With songs made for the moshpit and the gym alike, the album delivers everything fans love about GRAILKNIGHTS: catchy power metal, epic storytelling, and a dose of tongue-in-cheek self-awareness that turns every show into a celebration.

Forever is out via PERCEPTION and available on all digital platforms and in physical formats.

Order your favorite choice of format at: https://grailknights.rpm.link/foreverPR  

“Forever” – Track Listing:

  1. Yes Sire
  2. Grail Gym
  3. Necronomicon
  4. Weekend Ninja
  5. In The Eyes Of The Enemy
  6. Snow In Bordeaux
  7. Grailforce One
  8. Mighty Metal Maiden
  9. Animated Love [excl. jewel case-CD]
  10. Powerlift
  11. Forever
    Bonus Track:
  12. Super Trouper [ABBA Cover]

GRAILKNIGHTS Live:
08/09.05.2026 DE Braunschweig – Rock in Rautheim

About GRAILKNIGHTS

If it’s on their 2004 debut album “Across The Galaxy,” its follow-ups “Return To Castle Grailskull” and “Alliance” or their tales of the past 15 years (“Calling The Choir,” “Knightfall” & “Muscle Bound For Glory”), GRAILKNIGHTS’ goal has remained the same – the Holy Grail must be returned to Grailham City! Their mission also led their flight path to stages around the globe, which they boldly dominated as headlining act and shared with acts such as SABATON, ALL FOR METAL, FEUERSCHWANZ, BROTHERS OF METAL and TWILIGHT FORCE among others, always supported by their brave fan base aka the Battlechoir.

During the years, some of these equally brave musicians have also lent their additional vocal support to the Hanover, Germany based squad: Tracks like ‘Turbo Boost [feat. FEUERSCHWANZ]’ but especially ‘Pumping Iron Power,’ which was graced by SABATON’s Joakim Brodén, crafted additional intergalactic bondings between the band and metalheads worldwide, and saw GRAILKNIGHTS’ success numbers go through the roof with ‘Pumping Iron Power’ recently hitting 15 million Spotify streams only.

Highly experienced in both studio and live battles, the superheroic metal group have faced and overcome several evil powers over time, and have just opposed Dr. Skull in full length once again with their 7th adventure.

GRAILKNIGHTS are:
Sir Optimus Prime | vocals
Sovereign Storm | guitars, vocals
Count Cranium | guitars, vocals
Duncan MacLoud | bass, vocals
Lord Drumcules | drums

More on GRAILKNIGHTS: grailknights.de | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music

UNPROCESSED Announce EU ‘Angel’ Headline Tour

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 9, 2026
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: UNPROCESSED. Leave a comment
photo credit: Jessica Christ

German metal evolutionaries Unprocessed have announced their EU/UK headline tour, in support of new album Angel, out now.

Catch the band on the following dates:

29/09 — Botanique — Brussels, BE
01/10 — Academy 3 — Manchester, UK
02/10 — Electric Ballroom — London, UK
03/10 — Maroquinerie — Paris, FR
04/10 — 013 Next Stage — Tilburg, NL
05/10 — Doornroosje — Nijmegen, NL
06/10 — Gebaude 9 — Cologne, DE
07/10 — Kent Club — Hamburg, DE
08/10 — Hole 44 — Berlin, DE
09/10 — Strom — Munich, DE
10/10 — Batschkapp — Frankfurt, DE

Tickets are onsale now, here: https://ffm.live/unprocessed-eu-tour-2026

Unprocessed is composed of Manuel Gardner Fernandes (vocals, guitar), David Levy (bass, synths), Christoph Schultz (guitar), and Leon Pfeifer (drums). Their upcoming album Angel marks another bold step in the band’s creative evolution. Expanding their sonic palette with heavier textures and emotive and intimate lyricism that highlights their poppier side. Angel features high-profile guest appearances from Zelli of Paleface Swiss and Jason Aalon Butler of Letlive and Fever 333. These collaborations add new layers of urgency and intensity to a record that explores themes of conflict, duality, and inner transformation.

The band speaks more about the themes of Angel: “This album is more than just a record by four boys from Germany – it’s a light shone upon the unknown, like memories from the afterlife. We explored the concept of “Angel” in various ways: becoming an angel through real-life actions, hearing angels serenade, a fallen angel telling his story and becoming the Antichrist, or seeing someone as an angel through glorification. This concept inspired both the music and the lyrics. While we’re leaning more into a polished metalcore sound, the record still maintains the essence of what makes Unprocessed unique. It features some of the craziest guitar, bass, and drum work we’ve ever showcased as a band. At the same time, we believe it’s more accessible to the broader metal and metalcore audience, with our strongest and catchiest hooks and melodies to date.”

The band’s previous album, …and everything in between (2023), received widespread acclaim for its complex arrangements and specifically heavy compositions. The record launched a major touring cycle which saw the band complete headline shows with many sold out across North America, and Europe, as well as performing their largest shows in China, and venturing into Japan, Thailand, Singapore and Australia for the first time. They also appeared at prominent festivals such as Download (UK), Graspop Metal Meeting (Belgium), Mystic Festival (Poland) and Resurrection Festival (Spain).

In the past two years, Unprocessed have supported major heavy acts including In Flames, TesseracT, August Burns Red, Spiritbox, and Polyphia. Their collaborative work with Polyphia guitarists Tim Henson and Scott LePage on …and everything in between highlighted  the potential Unprocessed continues to exhibit amongst the scene’s most exciting guitar focused acts.

Central to Unprocessed’s identity is guitarist and vocalist Manuel Gardner Fernandes, whose playing has garnered international attention across online platforms and beyond. His partnership with Ibanez, including a signature model, and his ongoing guitar clinics around the world, reflect his growing status as one of the leading voices in modern metal guitar.

Unprocessed continue to push their sound forward with each release. Angel presents their most focused and dynamic material to date, offering a deeper look into the extremes of human experience without losing the technical foundations that first set them apart.

Track-list: 
1. 111
2. Sleeping with Ghosts
3. Beyond Heaven’s Gate
4. Sacrifice Me
5. Snowlover
6. Terrestrial
7. Your Dress
8. Where I Left My Soul
9. Solara feat. Zelli from Paleface Swiss
10. First Tongue
11. Perfume
12. Head in the Clouds feat. Jason Aalon Butler from Fever 333
13. Dark, Silent and Complete

Check out Unprocessed’s recent single  ‘Head in the Clouds’ featuring Jason Butler of Fever333 here: 

Unprocessed are:
Manuel Gardner Fernandes – Vocals, Guitars
Christoph Schultz – Guitars
David John Levy – Bass & Keys
Leon Pfeifer – Drums

For more:
www.unprocessed.band
www.facebook.com/unprocessedofficial
www.Instagram.com/unprocessedband

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