The shamanic techno vikings of EIHWAR are set to join forces with Mongolian rock giants The HU this June for a string of electrifying dates across Germany and France. Known for conjuring wild ritual chaos and myth-fueled dancefloor eruptions, the clan will bring their Viking War Trance rites to new battlefields as main support on The HU’s European tour.
Founded by Asrunn (vocals, traditional percussion) and Mark (machines, vocals), Eihwar have quickly carved out a cult reputation thanks to their viral debut, sold-out ritual appearances, and a first album, Viking War Trance, released through Season of Mist in 2024. Their performances fuse seiðr magic, trance-inducing machines, and Nordic percussion into an ecstatic war cry against modern rigidity.
This marks a rare pairing of sonic traditions: Eihwar’s neo-viking electro chaos will ignite the stage before The HU’s thunderous blend of Mongolian folk metal—offering a double ritual of ancient power and modern force.
Catch Eihwar with The Hu on the following dates:
7 June: Stuttgart, DE @ LKA Longhorn 10 June: Nancy, FR @ L’Autre Canal 11 June: Dijon, FR @ La Vapeur 12 June: Nürnberg, DE @ Z-Bau 15 June: Braunschweig, DE @ Applaus Garten 17 June: Dortmund, DE @ FZW
Those unfamiliar with EIHWAR’s stage presence should prepare for something far beyond a concert. The clan’s live rites are mytho-industrial ceremonies—half rave, half berserker séance. In last year’s live performance at Hellfest, captured in a blaze of runes and LED pulses, Asrunn wields the drum like a warhammer while unleashing guttural invocations, her voice channeled through ancestral flame and distortion.
Many bands have explored the Pagan & Norse worlds over the last 15 years seeking atmospheric, acoustic and ritual sounds with great seriousness. This is not the path EIHWAR chose.
Although the musicians of Eihwar are virtuosos in their acoustic traditional instruments, their goal is to bring some fun… and as much chaos as possible during their concerts, provoking the craziest trance on dancefloors. They bring a festive and furious neo-viking music whose primal force is based on technoid machines, mixed with trance vocals, shamanic drums and traditional Nordic sounds. Electronics are a ‘new steel’ for those modern warriors, cold and powerful. As the web already says, the duo is a kind of new ‘Viking Carpenter Brut’.
Thus, Eihwar named the single, the album but also their style of music ‘Viking War Trance’.
“We are heavy drops of rain announcing lightning. We call for war: A war waged against our judgments, Our inner demons, our limits, Our stiffness of body and mind. We don’t want our best enemies to spare us Nor to be spared by those we love. We invoke a war for our thoughts, A flamboyant chaos of fire & ice, Cradle of creation.”
Lineup:
Asrunn: Vocals, Traditional Percussions Mark – Vocals, Machines
Golden Robot Records is thrilled to announce the signing of rising rock force Love nor Money to its expanding global roster. Known for their no-nonsense edge and emotionally charged sound, Love nor Money bring a fresh, uncompromising energy to the label. To celebrate the new partnership, the band will release their brand-new single ‘Blood Will Tell’ on June 13, available for pre-save now across all major platforms.
‘Blood Will Tell‘ is a potent statement of intent – a defiant anthem that confronts self-entitlement and the toxic desire to see others fail. Built on the belief that genuine talent and patience can cut through the noise.
The band expressed their excitement about joining the GRR family: “We are honoured to be joining the Golden Robot family. GRR have landscaped the rock industry over the last decade and we feel privileged to be a part of their momentum-gaining movement.”
From the birth place of heavy rock comes Birmingham’s next finest export, Love Nor Money. Two brothers, Bob and Eddie Firth are joined by Troy Weaver on drums to breathe fresh air into an age of music struggling to find an era-defining band. Love nor Money’s mission is simple and clear, to be the band that music lovers have been waiting for.
Formed in 2023, Love nor Money instantly set themselves apart with a fusion of West Midlands-heavy riffs and Mersey-melodic clarity to summon a new dawn of rock that pays ultimate respect to its ancestors. An incendiary back drop of guitars sounding so powerful they could bring down skyscrapers fuel the emotive, relatable lyrics of Bobby Firth’s harrowing vocals.
A clear passion for early blues and 70s rock is unmistakable in Love nor Money’s unique identity pertaining to an authentic retro influence that’s never sounded so current. The debut EP, Shame of Short Lifespan, will take you on a journey of influences from the notorious riffs of Zeppelin, to the groove of the Stones while evidencing a deep lyrical appreciation for the likes of Ray Davies, Bob Dylan and Tom Waits – the band’s dearest lyrical inspirations. “In writing the songs it was important to us from the outset as a band not to subscribe to one emotion. We didn’t want to be known as the band that only wrote sad songs any more so than the band that only wrote happy ones. Life’s not that simple. It’s messy, it changes. One day’s different from the next. That’s what we want to capture in our music, the whole thing, not just a part of it and hopefully the EP conveys that. There are songs of ours that will make you think, songs that will make you laugh and songs that will make you want to dance but what is imperative is that they are all relatable.” – Bobby Firth
’Star quality and sardonic lyrics reminiscent of all the best storytellers of the genre’ – Maximum Volume Music.
From Late Ultimatum, a chilling depiction of those who lost everything during the UK’s recent ‘cost-of-living crisis’ at the merciless hands of profiteering corporations, to ‘Was it Something I Said’ – a poke of fun at cancel culture, Love nor Money cover a broad spectrum of themes with the perfect blend of hurt and wit, dismay and irony. With visions aligned, Love nor Money signed to Golden Robot Records in April 2025. Two further EPs and an eagerly-awaited debut album are planned for the forthcoming 18 months with regular live shows at the heart of the band’s priorities.
The extremely rare SWEET album ‘Sweet Fanny Adams Revisited’(recorded live in 2012), which has been out of print for some time and is highly coveted by fans, will be re-released on CD by Metalville on 8 August, 2025. A vinyl version of the album will also be released for the first time.
Between 2010 and 2012, many SWEET shows were recorded in various countries and ‘Sweet Fanny Adams Revisited’ (recorded at a concert in 2012) delivers the very essence of these extraordinary performances.
The success of the original 1973 album ‘Sweet Fanny Adams’ was the catalyst that propelled SWEET to worldwide superstar status.
As a live performance almost 40 years after the release of the original album, ‘Sweet Fanny Adams Revisited’ offers the finest SWEET Hard Rock. The band around Andy Scott presents itself in top form and impressively transports the special magic of the highly commercial power songs back to the stage.
TRACK LISTING:
Sweet F.A.
Heartbreak Today
The Six Teens
Restless
No You Don’t
Into The Night
A.C.D.C.
Fox On The Run
Set Me Free
Ballroom Blitz
LINE UP: Pete Lincoln – bass / lead vocals Andy Scott – guitars / lead vocal on track 6 Bruce Bisland – drums / vocals Tony O’Hora – Keyboards / guitar / lead vocal on track 5 & 9
Wormholedeath Records is thrilled to welcome Mexican/United States groove metal band ANIMAL RAGE to the label, announcing the release of their highly anticipated debut album, Last Standing Man, on July 25th, 2025. Hailing from Mexico, Animal Rage blends progressive, groove, and heavy metal into a distinctive sound they call “Fused Metal,” which promises to leave a lasting mark on the scene.
Formed in 2020 during the pandemic, the band’s founding members—Dave Coral (guitar) and Abe Fënix (vocals)—were joined by Izzy Cabrera (bass), Carlos Licea (keys), and legendary drummer Aquiles Priester (W.A.S.P., Angra) to record the album. Following lineup changes, Francisco Moncayo (guitar), Paul Foschino (keys), Gabriel Richer (Drums), and Dimitri Gilchrist (bass) joined in 2025 to further shape the band’s evolving sound.
In their statement, the band shared:
“We’re committed to making Animal Rage a flagship act at Wormholedeath, and we look forward to working with the label to reach new heights in the industry.”
Last Standing Man is a journey through personal struggles, transformation, and empowerment. The album’s themes center on bravery, facing fears, and overcoming inner demons, offering listeners strength through its message and music. The band’s unique mix of heavy riffs, groove, and progressive elements is influenced by acts like Dream Theater, Lamb of God, and Marilyn Manson.
With Last Standing Man, Animal Rage invites fans to join them in the battle for personal growth, self-discovery, and the pursuit of greatness.
1. Egocentric rats 2. Last Standing Man 3. My evil inside 4. Ascending 5. Your mouth is your downfall 6. Life after death 7. Animals in the sky 8. Shadowless
Stay tuned for more details!
“Experience a preview of the album by watching the Last Standing Man music video:
When Florida rapper Gunplay released his Almost Free album back in April, the accolades simply rained down. Fresh off the success of his sophomore set and those shattering collaborations with Pharrell Williams, Kendrick Lamar and Lil Wayne, it felt like Gunplay couldn’t aim any higher.
Then George Lynch arrived. A staple of the same late 70s Sunset Strip scene that bred Quiet Riot and Van Halen, Lynch was a co-founder of the mighty Dokken; and has been ranked among Gibson’s Top 10 Metal Guitarists of All Time, and Guitar World’s 50 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.
And still “Ain’t No Love,” the stunning collaboration that pairs Lynch with Gunplay, can be rated one of his greatest performances ever.
“I cannot tell you how much fun I had with this track,” exclaims Lynch. “That week we got three different projects to work on and two of them were, you know, straight up rock tracks that I did some solos and maybe a little rhythm on and it was fine. They came out great.
“Then I got to the third track, Gunplay, and I just lit up, smiled ear to ear and I played over everything I could get my hands and guitar on. I probably overdid it, but you know what? I would’ve kept playing if we hadn’t run out of time in the studio. I’ve been really craving to get on a track like this and see what I can do with it, put my style of riffage on it.”
Dramatically overseenby Derek Hughes (Missing Persons, Dead Groove, Cherie Currie), “Ain’t No Love” manifests today in two startling incarnations, the Mobbed Mix and the Recoil Mix. Both, needless to say, are very aptly titled.
In addition, the single includes instrumental versions of both, with Lynch’s shredding guitar solidly to the forefront, but without losing an iota of Gunplay’s personal passion and power.
To the broad world of metal, Mawiza are still an ascendant new force, but these modern day Mapuche warriors have always stood fiercely by their indeginous roots. The band’s upcoming third album and first since winning a Chilean Grammy calls for us to restore our balance with nature. While the latest single from ÜL warnsthat the apocalypse is fast approaching, “Mamüll Reke” proudly demonstrates Mawiza’s staying power by relying on all they’ve learned from their ancestral land.
“This song is devoted to nature” Mawiza says. “If necessary, we will die to defend our land”.
Hear Mawiza perform “Mamüll Reke”, “Wingkawnoam” and other defiant anthems from ÜL this summer when they tour Europe this summer alongside fellow Chilean metalheads Ater.
Beyond Somber 2025 European Tour more dates to be announced! July 16 – Maribor, Slovenia @ Gustaf Pekarna July 17 – Miskolc, Hungary @ Zugivo July 18 – Deva, Romania @ John’s La Cetate July 19 – Targu Jiu, Romania @ Piano July 20 – Sibiu, Romania @ Rock & Bike July 21 – Timisoara, Romania @ Nemesis July 22 – Brasov, Romania @ La Templarie Pub July 23 – Arad, Romania @ Club Flex July 24 – Budapest, Hungary @ Riff July 25 – Szeged, Hungary @ Varosi Club July 26 – Pecs, Hungary @ Vararok July 27 – Ostrava, Czech Republic @ Barrack July 31 – Pinerolo, Italy @ Spazio Nino August 1 – Barberaz, France @ Brin De Zinc August 2 – Ostend, Belgium @ B52
Before banding together in 2014, Mawiza had already seen the Mapuche Nation endure tremendous upheaval. Half of the video for “Mamüll Reke” was filmed on Mapuche territory in southern Chile, outside the city of Valdivia, that is now controlled by two timbre companies. “Txekalefuy küllfün piwke / We walked with pride in our hearts“, Awka sings during the song’s somber opening verse, accompanied by dry scuffling snare, a raw buzzing bass line and fields of tree stumps.
“Trees are sacred to the Mapuche”, Mawiza says. “They are a source of strength. But now, the native forest is being completely erased by corporations who have taken over our territory”.
With its quick-fire double bass and cavernous growls, “Mamüll Reke” might sound like a world that’s on the verge of collapse. But at its core, the latest single from ÜL is steeled by the resilience and resistance of not only the Mapuche people but also the land. In English, the song translates to “Just Like the Tree”. Soaring above the clouds with brightly piercing flute, the enchanting chorus summons its harmonious energy with a mournful Afafan war cry. Mamüll reke / Lhalu witxan / Afafalen / Lhayaiñ ka (Just like the tree / that dies standing / chanting the war cry / we will die too).
“This is one of the most melodic songs on ÜL“, the band says. “We wanted it to bring the same energy that you carry into battle. We will die like a burning tree standing. Because nature has taught us everything we are”.
The other half of the “Mamüll Reke” video was filmed amidst a native forest in the nearby Kalfvgen Community that’s overseen by local Machi Paola Aroca Cayunao. This medicine woman invited Mawiza after accompanying them to their set at Fluvial 2024. “We have come to share a great relationship with her”, Awka says. “There is a great energy amongst the land where she lives. The environment is great for soaking in the spirituality of the Mapuche”.
It’s only during this portion of the video that Awka dances the Pürun, mirroring the ostriches that are often spotted around his home city of Temuco. With their feet now back on native ground, “Mamüll Reke” ends with images of native plants returning to the barren soil, as if awakened by the band’s heavy, grooving, ancestral rhythm.
“The Mapuche are still standing”, says Mawiza. “You can cut us down, but if one falls, ten shall rise”.
The video for “Mamüll Reke” was directed and edited by Andrés Hetzler (@andreshetzler).
Additional video credits Camera & Drone Operator – Roberto Urzúa Colorist – Soledad Gatica Executive Producer – Unai Garcia Producer/Art Director – Awka Nawel
Tracklist(English Translation) 1. To Decolonize (3:38) [WATCH] 2. Hummingbird Dream (4:29) 3. Western Storm (3:50) 4. Become a Cougar (5:06) 5. Just Like The Tree (4:24) [WATCH] 6. The War of the Sky (6:13) 7. Dead of the Sun (4:08) 8. Let It Die (3:58) 9. The Last Harp Call (featuring Joe Duplantier from Gojira) (4:42)
ÜL means “chant” in Mapuzugun. The album represents the voice of the land, the origin of feeling, the first call to connect with emotions. It is the materialization of a part of the spirit that, for a few seconds, becomes one with the wind—a force we can hear, resonate, communicate with, and return to. ÜL is Mawiza’s indigenous chant, and like smoke, it rises as a message to the skies.
Like their Mapuche ancestors, Mawiza always look back. ÜL chants to awaken the energies that have fallen asleep in the land, using the power of the great cities to resist the noise of imbalance. In this way, the album becomes another element of nature, a force defending itself, speaking in its own language to keep fighting and condemning those who continue to futilely subjugate their own strength.
With ÜL, Mawiza present themself to the world with a decolonizing and empowering mission. The album proclaims that nature possesses consciousness and spirit. Opening song “Wingkawnoam” emphasizes the importance of indigenous Mapuche thought by following dreams as precise guides for one’s path in life.
“Pinhza ñi pewma” is a dream that Mawiza’s vocalist Awka had during a time when hummingbirds were nowhere to be seen. Their chant was absent and the chilco plant was disappearing. In Awka’s dream, four hummingbirds came to feed on the blood from his fingertips, as if it were nectar flowing from the flowers of the chilco.
ÜL pays tribute to nature and Mawiza’s ancestors. “Ngulutu” recalls ancient battles between the Mapuche and the Spanish in Santiago, Chile. “Mamüll Reke”, “Wenu Weychan”, “Lhan Antü”, and “Kalli Lhayay” are filled with rhythms and sounds reminiscent of the most hermetic rituals of the Mapuche people. They were used by shamans to induce trance and heal the sick, to communicate with and greet the spirits of the mountains.
Closing song “Ti Inan Paw-pawkan” features chants from members of Mawiza’s indigenous community, as well as Gojira frontman Joe Duplantier. It is here, during the album’s finale, that the band stake their claim as both indigenous and urban. The song acknowledges the mission entrusted to Mawiza by Mapuche authorities and by the land itself: to raise awareness about balance on Earth in an empowered way and to call for greater attentiveness to Mapuche territory. Otherwise, the consequences will be dire.
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