Eurovision Finalists LORD OF THE LOST & KÄÄRIJÄ Release New Single + Official Music Video ‘Raveyard’

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Following the Eurovision motto UNITED BY MUSIC, two years after joining the family as 2023 finalists, LORD OF THE LOST return to the Grand Prix spirit, this time by teaming up with Finnish rap artist and Eurovision fellow KÄÄRIJÄ for the song “Raveyard”. Blending the supportive energy of the world’s biggest music event with a daringly fresh soundscape, the collaboration marks the explosive first single off LORD OF THE LOST’s upcoming studio album, OPVS NOIR Vol. 2, out December 12, 2025, via Napalm Records!
 
In 2023, the Hamburg-based band released a playful rendition of KÄÄRIJÄ’s hit “Cha Cha Cha” on their covers album Weapons Of Mass Seduction, later performing it live to the delight of fans, especially in Finland. Now, LORD OF THE LOST and Eurovision runner-up KÄÄRIJÄ finally unite in a common piece of music: a fierce, darkly twisted party anthem that still carries the unmistakable soundscapes of LORD OF THE LOST. Following OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 – the opening chapter of their ambitious album trilogy released this past August – the band continues to push boundaries showcasing once again their unrivaled versatility with its second installment, OPVS NOIR Vol. 2.
 
Chris Harms about “Raveyard”:
“KÄÄRIJÄ was our band’s internal Eurovision favorite in 2023. We embraced the Eurovision motto UNITED BY MUSIC not only during the contest itself, but also beyond. Our friendship with KÄÄRIJÄ is rooted in the fact that both he and LORD OF THE LOST are constantly dancing between genres — a spirit that shines through in the stylistic rollercoaster of ‘Raveyard’!”

KÄÄRIJÄ adds: 
“It was an honor to do a song with my German brothers – I hope we can perform this song live soon because the song is fire!”

With OPVS NOIR Vol. 2, the genre-fluid six-piece delves deeper into their melancholic take on unraveling their innermost selves and adds a hopeful new layer to the wonderfully dark panorama that was opened up by OPVS NOIR Vol. 1. Following their enchantingly colorful Blood & Glitter, which earned them participation in the final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 and a #1 chart entry in their native Germany, LORD OF THE LOST reinvent themselves yet again. With OPVS NOIR Vol. 2, another 11 heartfelt songs join the three-part cycle, tying seamlessly into Vol. 1. Once again produced by frontman Chris Harms in the historic Chameleon Studios, it is yet another stirring example of the Hamburg-based band’s unparalleled versatility. Completely fearless, LORD OF THE LOST have long since playfully risen above genre conventions and expectations. OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 mercilessly opens new doors in the band’s musical palace, yet still feels 100% at home for fans from the very beginning!

OPVS NOIR Vol. 2: To be continued…

Pre-Order Your Copy of OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 HERE

Opening with dark yet catchy “The Fall From Grace”, LORD OF THE LOST immediately showcases their way with grand ballroom choruses weaved into grave melodies that will continue to sit enthroned on all the varied tracks until the last note of the ballad “Sharp Edges”. Joining in are guests ranging from scene favorites to top-tier musicians outside the metal genre. First up is INFECTED RAIN’s Lena Scissorhands, who refines the pitch-black “Would You Walk With Me Through Hell?” with the full range of her fierce, yet fragile vocals. Similarly, Anna Brunner of rising melodic metal stars LEAGUE OF DISTORTION and symphonic metal band EXIT EDEN lends her energetic voice to “Please Break The Silence”, inducing goosebumps – every talent is an important scene in OPVS NOIR’s grimly colorful movie for the ears. Unexpectedly, yet fittingly, Finnish rap artist KÄÄRIJÄ, runner-up at Eurovision 2023, turns “Raveyard” into a dancefloor with a mix of industrial, gothic, and Finnish rap—as if heralding the dawn of a new genre. The most moving collaboration is the opulent “What Have We Become”, in which experimental artist IAMX meets Chris Harms for a cathartic duet.

OPVS NOIR Vol. 2 tracklisting:

  1. The Fall From Grace
  2. Would You Walk With Me Through Hell? (& Infected Rain)
  3. One Of Us Will Be Next 
  4. Walls Of Eden 
  5. Raveyard (feat. Käärijä)
  6. The Last Star 
  7. What Have We Become (feat. IAMX)
  8. Winter’s Dying Heart 
  9. Scarlight 
  10. Please Break The Silence (feat. Anna Brunner)
  11. Sharp Edges 

LORD OF THE LOST Live 2025
 
LORDS OF FYRE CO-HEADLINE TOUR
LORD OF THE LOST & FEUERSCHWANZ
w/ The Dark Side Of The Moon
02.10.25 DE – Berlin / Columbiahalle
03.10.25 DE – Leipzig / Haus Auensee
04.10.25 DE – Offenbach / Stadthalle
10.10.25 DE – Hanover / Swiss Life Hall
11.10.25 DE – Fürth / Stadthalle
17.10.25 DE – Munich / Zenith
18.10.25 DE – Düsseldorf / Mitsubishi Halle
 
UK + IRELAND TOUR 
30.10.25 UK – Wolverhampton
31.10.25 UK – Manchester
02.11.25 UK – Glasgow
04.11.25 UK – Belfast
05.11.25 IE – Dublin
07.11.25 UK – Bristol
08.11.25 UK – London
09.11.25 UK – Southampton
 
LORDFEST
13.12.25 DE – Hamburg / Sporthalle
Tickets: tour.lordofthelost.de
 
FESTIVALS
19.10.25 NL – Den Bosch / The Rock Circus
01.11.25 UK – Whitby / Tomorrows Ghosts Festival
 
LORD OF THE LOST Live 2026
 
DARK WINTER TOUR – USA & CANADA 2026
Co-Headliner Tour w/ The Birthday Massacre
Special Guest Wednesday 13
19.01.26 US – Baltimore, MD / Baltimore Soundstage
20.01.26 US – Philadelphia, PA / Theatre of Living Arts
21.01.26 US – New Haven, CT / Toad’s Place
23.01.26 US – New York, NY / Webster Hall
24.01.26 US – Worcester, MA / The Palladium
25.01.26 CA – Montreal, QC / Beanfield Theatre
26.01.26 CA – Toronto, ON / Phoenix Concert Theatre
28.01.26 US – Cleveland, OH / House of Blues
29.01.26 US – Cincinnati, OH / Bongart’s
30.01.26 US – Detroit, MI / St. Andrews Hall
31.01.26 US – Chicago, IL / Concord Music Hall
02.02.26 US – Minneapolis, MN / First Avenue
04.02.26 US – Denver, CO / Summit Music Hall
05.02.26 US – Salt Lake City, UT / The Complex
07.02.26 US – Los Angeles, CA / The Fonda
08.02.26 US – San Francisco, CA / UC Theatre
 
Australia 2026
19.02.26 AU – Brisbane / Crowbar
20.02.26 AU – Melbourne / Max Watts
21.02.26 AU – Sydney / Crowbar
22.02.26 AU – Adelaide / Lion Arts

LORD OF THE LOST are:
Chris Harms – Vocals, Guitar
Pi Stoffers – Guitar
Benjamin “Benji” Mundigler – Guitar, Synths
Klaas Helmecke – Bass
Gerrit Heinemann – Piano, Synths, Percussion
Niklas Kahl – Drums
 
LORD OF THE LOST online:
WEBSITE
FACEBOOK
INSTAGRAM
TIKTOK
LORDSHOP
NAPALM RECORDS

VALLETTA Release First Single ‘Cold Death’ from Upcoming “Bitter Lucid Truth” EP

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U.S. Black ‘N Rollers, Valletta, recently signed to Lifeforce Records are set to release new EP, Bitter Lucid Truth, on October 24.

There’s a palpable sense of urgency in Bitter Lucid Truth. 

Valletta’s second proper release embraces what guitarist and singer Keenan Carroll describes as “anger, repulsion and intolerance toward the current political landscape.” But for all its confrontational inspiration, it’s also one of the year’s most thrilling metal releases.

With Bitter Lucid Truth, the Raleigh, N.C. quartet of Carroll, drummer Justin Valletta, bassist Cody Rogers, and guitarist/backing vocalist Will Goodyear, churn negative emotions into forceful, dynamic and “just genuinely pissed-off” outbursts that are equally searing and soaring. 

This should come as no surprise from the veteran troupe, whose collective resume spans a heavy spectrum from sludge to prog to black metal, in bands including Lord Almighty, Barishi, Mo’ynoq, Prayer for Cleansing, and Between the Buried And Me. And, indeed, Valletta’s 2024 debut, Summer (Forcefield Records), defined a compelling hybrid of anthemic melody and bitter vitriol. But while Summer slung big riffs and even bigger hooks, Bitter Lucid Truth wields them like weapons.

“Aggressor” and “Cold Death” fuses the melodic impulses that have drawn comparisons to Tribulation and Kvelertak with a harsher, more belligerent approach more akin to Tragedy’s bold and defiantly melodic neo-crust. This is perhaps most apparent in the EP’s closing salvo, “Spitting the Word,” which answers “Doing Well”‘s comparatively reflective tone with a vicious exclamation point. Of the song’s intent, Carroll says, “It’s time to speak your mind. No more thought paralysis.”

It’s fitting, then, that the EP was produced much more quickly than its predecessor. Where Summer evolved over a two-year gestation, Bitter Lucid Truth was written and recorded all in the first months of 2025. Recorded and mixed by Al Jacob (He Is Legend, Wailin Storms) at Warrior Sound Studioin Chapel Hill, N.C. — this time with production input from the band and TJ Childers of Inter Arma — and mastered by Matt Tuttle (Codeseven) at IAS Studios in Winston-Salem, NC, Valletta was able to capture the full and explosive sound the new songs’ dynamic volatility demands.

Pre-Order / Pre-Save Bitter Lucid Truth here: https://orcd.co/valletta_blt

Track Listing:

  1. Blood and Jesus
  2. Cold Death
  3. Aggressor
  4. Doing Well
  5. Spitting the Word

Managing to capture a boiling rage with a more dynamic and expansive approach to songwriting, Bitter Lucid Truth is a massive leap forward for the already ascendant band. Expect to see these vicious anthems take on a new life when Valletta brings them to the stage. 

U.S. tours are planned for October of this year, surrounding the EP’s October release. In 2026, Valletta will accompany a European tour with a re-release of Summer also expected through Lifeforce Records.

The EP’s first single, “Cold Death,” is available now: https://orcd.co/valletta_colddeath

Line-Up:
Justin Valletta – Drums
Cody Rogers – Bass
Keenan Carroll – Guitar / Lead Vocals
Will Goodyear – Guitar / Backing Vocals

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After 19 Years of Waiting, DOMINANT CHAIN Finally Released Debut EP “Wasteland Requiem”

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Finnish female fronted symphonic progressive metal band Dominant Chain, formed in 2006, released their long-awaited debut EP ‘Wasteland Requiem’ on September 3rd 2025 via Inverse Records. 

LISTEN to Wasteland Requiem EP: https://push.fm/fl/dominant-chain-ep

Wasteland Requiem -EP is Dominant Chain’s first official release. The EP consists of five tracks and is a thematic release. It explores the individual’s experiences within a post-apocalyptic and dystopian future society, a theme familiar from fantasy and sci-fi films and literature. The debut single, “Kissed By This Life,” embodies the EP’s central theme and message both musically and lyrically, showcasing the band’s musical style at its purest form.

The EP was produced by Dominant Chain, mixed by Toni Balk and mastered by Janne Tolsa.

‘Kissed by This Life’ music video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/I7ytSZ_klNM
‘The Moment’ music video can be seen here: https://youtu.be/n2lOJ2alsVM

Track list:

  1. Wasteland Requiem
  2. The Moment
  3. Tears of the Tyrant
  4. Dirt
  5. Kissed by This Life

-Vocal recordings & engineering: Esa Uusimaa
-Vocal production & Backing Growls in ”Kissed by This Life”: Mika Kankainen
-Mixing: Toni Balk
-Mastering: Janne Tolsa
-Cover art: Antti Raatikainen
-Logo: Juha Tretjakov
-Kissed by This Life & The Moment vocals recorded in White Leaf Studio, Oulu.
-Tears Of The Tyrant & Dirt lead vocals and all backing vocals recorded in Lemmenhotelli, Helsinki.

Dominant Chain, hailing from Northern Finland, plays progressive symphonic metal. Their music is not only about complex time signatures and technical skills, but massive, catchy choruses too, along with influences from various other music styles.

The band was originally formed in 2006 in Sonkajärvi, Northern Savo. The musicians have seasoned backgrounds in the professional musicianship. The first single, “Kissed By This Life,” is released digitally on May 20th, 2025. Wasteland Requiem EP is released on September 3rd 2025 via Inverse Records.  

Line-up:
Bass: Tuomas Korkatti
Drums: Toni Balk
Guitars: Jarno Keränen
Keyboards & orchestrations: Juho Keränen
Lead & backing vocals: Marja Kettunen

https://www.facebook.com/dominantchainband
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https://dominantchain.bandcamp.com

STEREOPHOBIA Rock Out with Misfits of Society in New ‘The Freakshow’ Music Video, New Full-Length Album Out Now

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Stereophobia are an Alternative Metal band from Lisbon, Portugal. The band features a massive guitar sound, thundering bass, and a percussive pound and burn that resonates like a war-drum. The band just premiered another new music video, entitled “The Freakshow” which was directed by Lou Loução. “The Freakshow” is the third music video from their new full-length album Choke On This which was just released on August 29, 2025 via Eclipse Records. The album was produced by Miguel Camilo and Stereophobia at MC Sound Studios.

“The Freakshow” is a rebel’s anthem, a march of the withered spirits of our corpses… as the lyrics state “We are the ones cutting tongues now. We are the freaks, the zombies, the monsters, the fiends, and we are coming on hard, promising that you will be swallowed by the faces, consumed piece by piece, and added like acid to the belly of the beast.” Watch “The Freakshow” music video by Stereophobia right now:

“I’ve had the music video in mind since I first conceived this song” says vocalist & guitarist Mike Rocha. “The sound and theme transport me to a circus environment, to an American Horror Story/Marilyn Manson/Charlie and the Chocolate Factory kind of thing, mixed with a sound composed of a powerful swing riff, and a strong message. This song reflects past experiences, times spent on the streets, sleeping in cars, garages, and friends’ houses, aimless, and living off consumption and improvising the resources of street life. It was in this environment with the street kids that we were called freaks, among other things. We felt discriminated against by society, marked by our differences and a certain contempt for not having a so-called normal life. These were difficult times, but they also brought a certain freedom.”

Choke on This, the hot new alternative metal album from Stereophobia, is more than a gut punch. It is a blast in the face that widens your eyes, buzzsaws your back, and rocks you right to the marrow. Hard rock at its finest, the rich guitar sound is a precious collection of aesthetic “schitzo-riffs,” each an exotic treasure dazzling in the dark and leading us to the caverns and haunts of our deepest repressions. The bass is a booming series of tactical nukes, and the power-drumming gets in your blood, enlarges your heart, and rattles your ribcage. The album isn’t subtle. Play the “f” out of it, and for “eff’n” God’s sake, play it loud! In terms of overall theme, this emotive and powerful record is about infection, a poisoned society we feed on like snakes in the crease, ingesting the swill spit out of our television sets, the lies bleeding through the pores of our social media, and the culture wars pitting us against each other like gladiators wearing masks and falling hard on our swords. Musically, Choke on This is innovative and fresh considering the variety of guitar sounds, the intricate drum work (especially the production and performance on the toms), the emotive vocals, and the powerful bass runs. This album was produced by Miguel Camilo, (M’vula, The Bateleurs), and Stereophobia at MC Sound Studios, and the album cover art was created by Tatiana Ferreira. Choke On This by Stereophobia was released on August 29th, 2025 via Eclipse Records.

Coverart Credit: Tatiana Ferreira

Listen to Choke On This on all platforms at https://ffm.to/strcho  

Choke On This track listing
01. XFile #903YU
02. Maggots
03. Drown
04. Uncle Clarke’s (made me do it)
05. Don’t Belong
06. The Tourist
07. Everything’s Gone
08. Twisted Fuck
09. The Freak Show
10. Plastik Queen
11. Illusions
12. Drop Dead
13. Left in a Box
14. Sweet Agony (bonus track)

Stereophobia lineup
Mike Rocha (guitars & vocals), Daniel Antunes (drums & backing vocals), Bruno Santos (bass guitar)

For more information about Stereophobia and their Maggots music video, please visit them on Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, or Eclipse Records, and follow them on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Pandora, YouTube Music, Tidal, and Deezer now!

SPIRAL FRACTURE Sign Worldwide Deal with Wormholedeath for Upcoming Album “Grace In Decay”

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Wormholedeath is proud to announce the signing of U.S. metal powerhouse SPIRAL FRACTURE for the global release of their upcoming full-length album, Grace in Decay, set to drop on 23 January 2026.

Emerging from the underground with a genre-defying blend of progressive metal, blackened edge, and rock-rooted intensity, Spiral Fracture delivers a sound as cerebral as it is cathartic. Their sonic vision is a force of technical precision, emotional depth, and unapologetic power—now aligned with Wormholedeath to bring their bold new chapter to the global stage.

“Spiral Fracture’s journey has been one of dedicated musicians seeking to reach a global audience. We came together to create ‘Grace in Decay,’ our upcoming album, which we felt was the right kind of musical and lyrical reflection of the world around us. We allowed the music to organically come together by focusing on our inner moments in our lives to let loose in a musical format. Our metal roots laced with prog meant that we could expand our musical language into a more cohesive sound that we knew was the right direction for us. Once we were able to master our work, we came together with management to find the audience we needed. Extreme Management Group became the next intricate part in making that happen for us. Wormholedeath Records has agreed to partner with us and take the next steps to bring our accomplishments to the masses. We are truly grateful that we are partnering with a record label that is as excited as we are about getting this music out for the world to hear,” said the band in a joint statement.

Sonically rooted in chaos yet guided by precision, Spiral Fracture takes influence from the Fibonacci spiral—mirroring nature’s perfect balance through a maelstrom of thunderous drums, cinematic guitar work, and a soaring alto vocal presence that cuts through with lyrical purpose.

1. Derelicts of Delusion
2. Soul Allegiance
3. Defiance
4. Scars
5. Decapitated Lies
6. Chasm
7. Doldrums
8. Burning
9. Ctrl Alt Del
10. Relentless Dissonance

“Music is moral law. It gives soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination…” – Plato

Now signed to Wormholedeath and proudly part of the Extreme Management Group roster, Spiral Fracture is poised to expand their reach across continents. The band’s mission is clear: to bring connection, catharsis, and sonic truth to a fractured world.

Check out the teaser of the first single, “Soul Allegiance”:

Meet the band:

David Givens – a guitar virtuoso whose melodic phrasing and theoretical command create harmonic landscapes.
Brian Fisher – a rhythmic architect, whose percussive force blurs the line between brutality and complexity.
Brian Tanner – anchoring the low end with dynamic, evolving basslines that pulse with power.
Javier Ramos – a classically trained jazz vocalist bringing ethereal tone, range, and emotive clarity to metal’s raw edge.

Connect with Spiral Fracture:
https://www.spiralfracturemetal.com
https://www.youtube.com/@spiralfracture
https://www.facebook.com/spiralfracturemusic
https://www.instagram.com/spiralfracture

ALLBROOK STATION Release New Single ‘Crown’ from Upcoming Album

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Rising pop rock trailblazers ALLBROOK STATION have officially released their bold new single, “CROWN,” available now on all streaming platforms via SAMSA/Create Music Group. The explosive track is from the band’s highly anticipated album All We Have Is Pain, set for release in 2026.

Since its release, “CROWN” has already been featured on two major editorial playlists—“New In Rock” and “New Music Daily”—further cementing the band’s place as one of the most exciting emerging acts in the modern rock landscape.

Vocalist and songwriter Burke Louis opened up about the origins of the track, “I was once told, ‘You can have smaller dreams or better friends.’ At the time, I was standing at a crossroads- picking between a safe career in finance or diving headfirst into music. I’d been writing for a couple years, and one line kept haunting me: ‘I got a crown but it’s not big enough.’ That’s all I had. I called up Jessie Gomez (long before we were writing partners) and Crown was
born.”

He continues, “But not the version you’re hearing now. This version came two years later, after life had kicked the door in: a divorce, the murder of a
close friend, being robbed by a business partner, and having to leave my dream home in California to crash in a room at Jessie’s place in Utah. That’s when ‘Crown’ took on a new meaning. It became a declaration. A warning shot. A refusal to stay small. This is for anyone who’s been told they’re not good enough. I’m not just coming for the crown… I’m saying it was mine all along, and it’s still not enough for me. I want it all.”

“CROWN” captures the unrelenting ambition, defiance, and resilience that define ALLBROOK STATION’s sound—an anthem for anyone fighting to claim their place and demand more from life.

The single sets the stage for what promises to be a groundbreaking new era for the band, as All We Have Is Pain approaches in 2026.

Stream the single now: https://createmusic.fm/crown

Upcoming Show:
September 26 2025 at The Pearl On Main in Midvale, Utah

Allbrook Station is a genre-bending pop rock band from Salt Lake City known for their explosive live shows, anthemic hooks, and cinematic production. Formed in 2024, the group fuses modern rock, hip-hop, and raw emotional storytelling into a sound that hits as hard as it heals— bold, defiant, and unapologetically real.

Fronted by vocalist/guitarist Burke Louis, the band is completed by bassist Jessie Gomez, drummer Nate Smeding, producer/guitarist Randy Slaugh, and DJ Frank Zoo. Together, they’ve crafted a sound that’s
equal parts chaos and clarity.

In early 2025, Allbrook Station signed with Create Music Group and indie label SAMSA, marking their arrival with a debut single, “Chimerical,” which landed on Apple Music’s “New in Rock” editorial playlist and has since racked up hundreds of thousands of streams across platforms. Their follow-up singles are only getting louder and building major momentum.

With industry eyes watching and a growing cult following behind them, Allbrook Station is carving their lane in the next wave of rock.

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