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ALISSA WHITE-GLUZ Unleashes Her New Band BLUE MEDUSA

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A new force is rising in heavy music.

After more than a decade at the forefront of modern metal, internationally acclaimed vocalist Alissa White-Gluz is entering a powerful new chapter with the launch of her new band, BLUE MEDUSA.

Known for her commanding voice, unmistakable stage presence, and trailblazing role in extreme metal, White-Gluz has built a career defined by momentum and reinvention. Widely recognized as one of the longest-serving female death metal vocalists, she has spent two decades performing on the world’s biggest stages and earning a reputation as one of the genre’s most electrifying frontwomen.

White-Gluz was at the forefront of Arch Enemy’s most successful years in the band’s history, expanding their global audience and performing on the world’s biggest metal stages. Across multiple bands, collaborations and projects throughout her career, White-Gluz has consistently helped push heavy music into new territory. Now, with BLUE MEDUSA, White-Gluz sets her sights on pushing that legacy even further.

Fans can expect the same signature ferocity, theatrical energy and vocal firepower that have defined White-Gluz’s career, now unleashed in a fresh, expansive and electrifying setting.

“Blue Medusa is the next evolution of everything I’ve been building toward for years,” says White-Gluz. “It’s my creative melting pot. Everything fans enjoy about the energy, intensity, and performance they’ve always experienced on stage with me over the past two decades is still here, even stronger. That is me, that is who I am and who I’ve always been. And now it’s amplified and unleashed in a fully sovereign artistic vision. Our music has blazing guitar solos, crushing riffs, brutal vocals, fast and aggressive drums, thoughtful melodies and most importantly (to me), really cogitative lyrics.”

Known for pairing ferocious vocals with thoughtful and introspective lyricism, White-Gluz’s writing channels catharsis, resilience, philosophy and intellectual and emotional depth.

BLUE MEDUSA consists of a trio of world-class musicians; White-Gluz has guitarists Alyssa Day and Dani Sophia at her sides. “The musical chemistry I feel with these women is really bringing me back to life. It is so refreshing and exciting,” says White-Gluz of her fellow gorgons. On stage, on drums and bass, White-Gluz hints that two women at the top of their musical game will be joining her; Delaney Jaster and Alicia Vigil respectively.

“I specifically chose to share this news on International Women’s Day because building stronger platforms for women in heavy music is something I care deeply about. I am brewing up a lot of ideas right now, my brain is in full creative flow. I’ve been carving my own path in this genre for a long time, and I want to help pave the way for the next generation of women who love metal as much as I do. Medusa turned people to stone… I want to pave the road in sapphire.”

With new music coming very soon and live performances already lining up with the band’s live debuts at Louder Than Life and Aftershock festivals, BLUE MEDUSA is taking off like lightning and marks the beginning of an exciting new era for metal fans.

More details will be announced soon.

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NEFASTIS Celebrate Release of Dark Concept Album “Shadows At The Light Of Dawn” with Music Video for ‘Vortex of Light’

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Italian symphonic death metal band Nefastis mark the release of their new studio album “Shadows At The Light Of Dawn”, out today, March 6th, 2026, a concept work unfolding across four acts and conceived as a single, continuous sonic journey. Alongside the album release, the band also unveiled the official video for the track “Vortex Of Light”, one of the record’s most intense and dynamically layered compositions.

Conceived as a concept album unfolding across four acts, “Shadows At The Light Of Dawn” develops as a continuous narrative and sonic journey set in a bleak post-apocalyptic world. Each act opens with an instrumental composition that introduces the atmosphere of the chapter ahead, allowing the record to evolve as a cohesive listening experience in which orchestral textures, progressive structures, and extreme metal intensity coexist within a single dramatic arc.

Across its twelve tracks, the album blends symphonic death metal with elements drawn from classical music, progressive rock, and extreme metal traditions. Violent riff-driven passages alternate with melancholic orchestral interludes and expansive progressive arrangements, creating a constantly shifting dynamic landscape that reinforces the narrative dimension of the work.

Following the release of the singles “Shadow Spell” and “Stardust”, the album now emerges in its complete form, revealing the full scope of the band’s vision. At the center of this new chapter stands “Vortex Of Light,” accompanied by a newly released official video. The track embodies the album’s dual identity: energetic thrash-death riffing and relentless rhythmic drive merge with symphonic layers and melodic tension, striking a powerful balance between aggression and atmosphere.

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Formed in 2008 by Andrea Lenzi and Simone Colombo, Nefastis debuted with the concept album “De Diebus Fastis, Nefastis, Infaustis”. After a period of inactivity and lineup changes, the band gradually reshaped its musical identity, evolving from its original thrash/death roots toward a broader symphonic death metal direction.

With “Shadows At The Light Of Dawn”, the band consolidates that evolution. The album expands the orchestral dimension already hinted at in earlier material while strengthening the progressive approach to songwriting, resulting in a record that is both technically intricate and narratively cohesive.

Recorded across several studios in Italy and mixed by Frank Altare at 33Hz Studio, the album was mastered by Toni Lindgren at the renowned Fascination Street Studios in Sweden, known for his work with acts such as Angra, Amorphis, Kreator, Dimmu Borgir, and Opeth.

Blending symphonic grandeur, progressive structures, and extreme metal intensity, “Shadows At The Light Of Dawn” represents the most ambitious and fully realized chapter in the band’s journey so far.

For fans of: Wintersun, Hypocrisy, Fleshgod Apocalypse

New album “Shadows At The Light Of Dawn” was released on March 6th.

ORDER “Shadows At The Light Of Dawn“: https://rockshots.eu/products/nefastis-shadows-at-the-light-of-dawn-cd

Track Listing:
1. Cosmic Silence at the Edge of the New World – 2:50
2. Shadow Spell – 4:30
3. Seduced by the Beauty of the Darkness – 5:05
4. Absence of Illumination – 2:52
5. Tears of the Past – 4:29
6. Vortex of Light – 5:09
7. Lights of Dawn – 3:43
8. Alone Again – 5:57
9. Stardust – 5:05
10. Blackened Vision – 2:45
11. Collapsing Dream – 8:01
12. Flowers Swept Away by the Autumn – 5:33
Album Length: 55:58

Nefastis Line-Up:
Simone Colombo: Lead Vocals, Lead & Rhythm Guitars
Andrea Lenzi: Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, Backing Vocals, Orchestrations
Fulvio Manganini: Bass
Claudio Invidia: Drums

More info:
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CAVE DWELLER to Release Third Album “Showing Teeth” on April 10th

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On April 10th internationally, Aesthetic Death is proud to present CAVE DWELLER‘s new opus “showing teeth” on CD format.

The first single “Amanita Bisporigera” is now streaming HERE.

“showing teeth” is the third installment in the CAVE DWELLER experience.

To those familiar with CAVE DWELLER’s previous albums, “showing teeth” might feel something of a shift in impetus. Albeit a natural shift, that gives the necessary audial picture to the themes portrayed in the novel that underpins this trilogy of albums.

Bryant seamlessly develops and interweaves his sounds and narratives into an exciting and encapsulating album. One which stands alone – but also works together as part of this trilogy.

With clear elements of the dark/neo folk that flowed more liberally through the previous albums – “showing teeth” also brings a new level of visceral intensity, there is a heaviness and gritty angst that isn’t so obvious within the first albums. In Bryant’s other projects (pando, Unfold etc), there is an empathy towards drone, experimental and doomy/sludgy tones – all of which are more more prevalent on “showing teeth” – with an almost Neurosis-style-vibe flowing through the album.

Featuring the spoken words of Ariel Bryant and Stuart Harris (Sect 37, Hivemind), both of whom add an exciting dimension to this CAVE DWELLER work.

Anyone who has enjoyed previous material from Bryant – whether through the mediums of pando, Unfold or CAVE DWELLER – will certainly find “showing teeth” to be an exciting and enduring listen.

Tracklist:

1- The Savage Face of Tekoa
2- Appalachian Alchemy
3- Sunirse Offering (The Valley as an Altar)
4- Amanita Bisporigera
5- Panacea

More info: https://adamrbryant.bandcamp.com/

DEMONOLOGISTS & VAINORAS to Release Collaborative Album “Plantae Arcanvs” on April 10th

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On April 10th internationally, Aesthetic Death is proud to present DEMONOLOGISTS and VAINORAS’ new collaborative album, “Plantae Arcanvs”, on CD format.

The first single “Verbana Officinalis” is now streaming HERE.

From unexpected unions come wondrous creations.

DEMONOLOGISTS, a familiar and much-loved friend of Aesthetic Death, who are renowned for their version of blackened horror electronix.

Whilst VAINORAS, at first glance, comes from a seemingly contrsting musical direction – Terry Vainoras is an Australian multi-instrumentalist, both highly skilled and experienced. Known for his work with his doom band – Subterranean Disposition. In more recent years he has grown a reputation for his downtempo jazz-influenced doom-ridden loungecore – especially with VAINORAS and the Altar Of The Drill.

“Plantae Arcanvs” is a collaboration in the true sense of the word.

VAINORAS brings voice, guitar and tenor saxophone that is at times melodic, yet other times dissonant and squalling to the dark sprawling DEMONOLOGISTS world of sound.

Amidst it all is a subtle eeriness, a lysergic glow – which perfectly fits the album concept, Plamtae Arcanvs being a compendium of poisonous, hallucinogenic plants

This is a rare album – two artists combining and creating something as great as the sum of their parts. An album with an organic and seamless feel – as if this union was intact for years. It represents everything that is wonderful about collaboration and exploring boundaries of dark and underground music

Check this out with an open mind – or, even better, through the psychotropic eyes of the Plantae Arcanvs

Tracklist:

1- Ephedra Foeminea
2- Atroppa Belladonna
3- Brvgmansia Genvs
4- Hyoseyamvs Niger
5- Cicvta Virosa
6- Verbana Officinalis
7- Mandragora Officinarvm
8- Psychotria Viridis
9- CSL
10- Tabernanthe
11- Cascabela Thevetia

DEMONOLOGISTS: https://demonologists.bandcamp.com/
VAINORAS: https://vainorasandthealtar.bandcamp.com/

ORDEN OGAN Announce Headline “Tour of the Grave” 2027 with ENSIFERUM

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When the spearhead of German Dark Power Metal joins forces with one of Europe’s most influential folk metal bands, an extraordinary live experience is guaranteed: With two consecutive Top 3 entries in the official German album charts, ORDEN OGAN have firmly established themselves as one of the dominant forces in the European metal scene. For their biggest headlining tour to date, the band from Germany’s Sauerland region welcomes Finnish genre giants ENSIFERUM to share the stage with them. For decades, ENSIFERUM have been among the defining forces of epic metal, combining Nordic folklore with melodic heaviness and anthemic power.

The history between the two bands goes back a long way: In 2008, ENSIFERUM headlined the WinterNachtsTraum Festival hosted by ORDEN OGAN – at a time when the Germans were still on their rise to the top. Nearly two decades later, the two formations reunite on tour – this time as established international headlining acts. “ENSIFERUM are a band with tremendous history and international impact,” states frontman Sebastian “Seeb” Levermann. “We highly respect their musical quality and commanding live presence. Although we come from different subgenres, our styles complement each other perfectly. This tour unites epic power, melody and intensity at the highest level – exactly what both bands stand for.”

The “Tour of the Grave” kicks off on January 7, 2027 in Munich and will take ORDEN OGAN and ENSIFERUM to 21 cities across Europe. One day later, on January 8, 2027, ORDEN OGAN will release their new studio album “Lords of the Grave” via Reigning Phoenix Music. The album continues the band’s uncompromising Dark Power Metal direction and advances the saga of the cursed wanderer Alister Vale to a new narrative climax. Fans can expect an exceptional live package: ORDEN OGAN’s monumental and audience-focused show meets the epic force of one of the most influential bands in folk metal. An additional support act will be announced at a later date.

Tickets as well as exclusive album and merchandise bundles are available now through all authorized ticket outlets and via the official ORDEN OGAN shop at www.ordenogan.de.

BLACK STONE CHERRY Release New EP “Celebrate” with Official Video ‘Hope’ (in Collaboration with Sands Charity)

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BLACK STONE CHERRY released their new EP “Celebrate” on March 6gh via Mascot Records. Together with the EP the band shared their emotional and personal new song, “Deep”, in collaboration with British Sands Charity.

On the personal and emotionally vulnerable lyrical content of the song, guitarist Ben Wells shares:
“‘Deep’ is a very personal song. Without sugar coating it, my wife and I have struggled with infertility for over a decade. Anyone that has been through that journey knows that it can be an absolutely helpless feeling and I sympathise with them beyond measure. Just as we were coming to peace with the fact that it wasn’t in the cards for us to be parents, we got pregnant during the writing session for this EP. However, it sadly led to a miscarriage which led to one of the darkest and lowest points we had experienced together. I usually keep things close to the chest when it comes to personal matters, but this time I felt I had to get it out and I’m so thankful for faith, love, and music in that time. I was searching for a song that said what we were feeling in those moments, but I couldn’t find it until God allowed me to let these lyrics flow out. Through it all, we continued to love and lift each other up and I’m so thankful for that. I’m so thankful that our band crafted this song, and I just know in my heart it will help others out there who also feel that life can sometimes be too Deep.”

On their partnership with the Sands charity, Ben continues:
“To be honest, I never imagined I would be writing something like this but in an effort to be fully transparent, just like our song ‘Deep’, here we are and I’m truly thankful that an organisation like Sands exists to help heal and guide those of us who have experienced something tragic like this. We are thankful for charities like Sands who can assist in being a lighthouse in a storm and helping direct our hearts to a healing place. I personally believe that God has a plan for all of us and while we may not always understand it, we have to trust it and know that Joy will be there on the other side of any dark time life gives us.”

Order the Celebrate EP HERE.

Produced by the band themselves, Celebrate is an EP of contrasts; from a dreamily woozy, Nirvana-laced grunge singalong with ‘I’m Fine‘, and personal heartache with ‘Deep‘, to a curveball cover of the Simple Minds classic ‘Don’t You (Forget About Me)‘, featuring guest vocals from old Black Stone friend Tyler Connolly (Theory Of A Deadman).

BLACK STONE CHERRY recently shared plans for a massive headline tour of Europe lasting nearly a month. The 16- date tour will call through Germany (Stuttgart, Berlin, Munich, Frankfurt, Bochum, Hamburg, Cologne), Poland (Warsaw), the Czech Republic (Prague), Hungary (Budapest), Austria (Vienna), Switzerland (Bern), France (Paris), Belgium (Leuven), and the Netherlands (Breda, Groningen). Tickets will be available HERE.

Talking about the tour, the band say:
“We cannot wait to come back to Europe and celebrate with all of our Cherry Heads across so many different countries! Touring overseas is such a thrill and exciting thing for us and we will absolutely bring the energy and vibe with us to every stop on the tour! Plus, new music!! Love you and see you soon!!”

Tour dates:

Thu 10th Sep – Germany – STUTTGART, Longhorn
Sat 12th Sep – Germany – BERLIN, Huxley’s Neue Welt
Sun 13th Sep – Poland – WARSAW, Progresja
Tue 15th Sep – Czech Republic – PRAGUE, Meetfactory
Wed 16th Sep – Hungary – BUDAPEST, Dürer Kert
Thu 17th Sep – Austria – VIENNA, Simm City
Sat 19th Sep – Germany – MUNICH, Backstage Werk
Sun 20th Sep – Switzerland – BERN, Mühle Hunziken
Tue 22nd Sep – Germany – FRANKFURT, Batschkapp
Wed 23rd Sep – France – PARIS, Alhambra
Fri 25th Sep – Belgium – LEUVEN, Het Depot
Sat 26th Sep – Germany – BOCHUM, Matrix
Sun 27th Sep – Netherlands – BREDA, Mezz
Tue 29th Sep – Germany – HAMBURG, Markthalle
Wed 30th Sep – Germany – COLOGNE, Essigfabrik
Fri 2nd Oct – Netherlands – GRONINGEN, Oosterpoort

Tue 20th Oct – England – NOTTINGHAM Rock City
Wed 21st Oct – England – MARGATE Dreamland
Fri 23rd Oct – England – NORWICH UEA
Sat 24th Oct – England – MANCHESTER Academy
Mon 26th Oct – Ireland – DUBLIN Academy
Tue 27th Oct – Ireland – CORK Cypress Avenue
Thu 29th Oct – N. Ireland – BELFAST Limelight 1
Fri 30th Oct – Scotland – EDINBURGH Corn Exchange
Sun 1st Nov – Scotland – ABERDEEN Music Hall
Tue 3rd Nov – England – NEWCASTLE Boiler Shop
Thu 5th Nov – England – WOLVERHAMPTON KK’s Steelmill
Sat 7th Nov – Wales – CARDIFF Great Hall
Sun 8th Nov – England – TORQUEY Arena
Tue 10th Nov – England – FROME Cheese & Grain
Thu 12th Nov – England – LONDON O2 Forum Kentish Town
Fri 13th Nov – England – LONDON O2 Forum Kentish Town

Tickets are available now from: https://www.blackstonecherry.com/.