“Max Avoidance is my psychedelic, glitchy, dark yet hopeful electronic pop project. ‘Easy’ is my 4th release. It’s about being stuck in a place where you feel like everyone gets it – except you…”
“Just ‘cause it looks easy doesn’t mean it is”
Recorded and produced at home in Islington Mixing and further production by Nick Brine (Oasis, Stone Roses, Stereophonics) at his studios in Spain and Wales
In just under a month, on 10 April 2026, OPVS NOIR Vol. 3, the final part of LORD OF THE LOST’s OPVS NOIR album trilogy, will be released. Today, the Hamburg-based band presents another preview in the form of their new single, “My Funeral,” which, as usual, cannot be pigeonholed into any genre and embodies the authenticity for which LORD OF THE LOST are appreciated by fans and beyond. The lyrics declare black to be the “happy colour” with a dose of irony and define pink as the new colour of mourning, which is visually underlined by the accompanying music video.
With nearly half a million listeners on Spotify, their appearance at the Eurovision final in 2023, followed by a number-one album and international tours with Iron Maiden, LORD OF THE LOST are proving themselves to be one of the most exciting and successful acts on the scene right now. OPVS NOIR Vol. 3 represents the creative peak of a band whose repertoire leaves no room for stagnation. The year started with shows in the USA, Canada, and Australia, and now continues with the upcoming headline tour across Europe. The tour kicks off on Thursday, 12 March, in Oslo, Norway.
Chris Harms on “My Funeral”: “The message of the song – that black is our ‘happy colour’ and that I want my funeral guests to adhere to the ‘dress code: pink’ – is actually no joke. It’s a shame that when I eventually kick the bucket, I’ll only be able to attend this pink funeral service lifelessly.”
LORD OF THE LOST bring their ambitious album trilogy to a brilliant finale with OPVS NOIR Vol. 3. A direct continuation of OPVS NOIR Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, which were both unveiled in 2025, it gloriously expands on the genre-defying band’s opus. The most out of the box of the three, the third and final part of their latest journey has the six-piece end this chapter of their career on a fulminant high note, intertwining heavy guitars and dark electronica with compassionate messages and cinematic orchestrals.
OPVS NOIR Vol. 3 continues to walk LORD OF THE LOST’s unpredictable journey without settling for the familiar. Rounding off an impressive trilogy, this record takes you by the hand and guides you along your darkest paths.
Get your copy of OPVS NOIR Vol. 3 NOW –first formats are already sold out!
Following the captivating BLOOD & GLITTER, which brought them to the grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 and a #1 chart entry in their native Germany to go along with it, LORD OF THE LOST once again demonstrate their unmatched diversity on OPVS NOIR Vol. 3. Initiated by beautiful cello melodies, “Kill The Lights” is an overture like no other, setting a dark mood, but also unafraid to switch it up to make room for catchy and reassuring “I’m A Diamond”. Stomping “I Hate People” invites horror punk icon WEDNESDAY 13 to an industrial duet about equality, after which gentle “The Shadows Within” hits twice as hard with its symphonic arrangement. Next, Chris Harms and parting KISSIN’ DYNAMITE frontman Hannes Braun deliver “La Vie Est Hell”, before going back to “Square One”. “When Did The Love Break?” is a heartfelt song of lost love – the addition of whimsical vocals by Ambre Vourvahis of XANDRIA drives the emotions of this universal topic right home. After “Your Love Is Colder Than Death”, LORD OF THE LOST team up with Damien Edwards of British glam rock band CATS IN SPACE for the captivating duet “Take Me Far Away”, before the album closes with a ballad, “The Days Of Our Lives” – the sweeping track simultaneously being the closest LORD OF THE LOST have ever been to a cinematic soundtrack. The happy ending is skipped, almost making it sound like a goodbye…
OPVS NOIR Vol. 3: the trilogy is finally concluded.
OPVS NOIR Vol. 3 tracklisting:
Kill The Lights
I’m A Diamond (feat. Saltatio Mortis)
My Funeral
I Hate People (feat. Wednesday 13)
The Shadows Within
La Vie Est Hell (feat. Kissin’ Dynamite)
Square One
When Did The Love Break? (feat. Xandria)
Your Love Is Colder Than Death
Take Me Far Away (feat. Cats In Space)
The Days Of Our Lives
LORD OF THE LOST Live 2026
TOVR NOIR 2026 w/ AD INFINITUM [∞], DOGMA [†] & LEAGUE OF DISTORTION [x] 12.03.26 NO – Oslo / John Dee [∞] 13.03.26 SE – Gothenburg / Filmstudion [∞] 14.03.26 SE – Stockholm / Kollektivet Livet [∞] 16.03.26 FI – Tampere / Tavara-asema [∞] 17.03.26 FI – Helsinki / Tavastia [∞] 19.03.26 EE – Tallinn / Helitehas [∞] 20.03.26 LT – Vilnius / Loftas [∞] 21.03.26 PL – Warsaw / Klub Progresja [∞] 22.03.26 PL – Kraków / Klub Studio [∞] 24.03.26 AT – Vienna / Simm City [∞] 25.03.26 HU – Budapest / Barba Negra [∞] 27.03.26 GR – Athens / Gagarin 205 [∞] 28.03.26 BG – Sofia / Joy Station Club [∞] 29.03.26 RO – Bucharest / Quantic [∞] 09.04.26 NL – Amsterdam / Melkweg [†] [X] 10.04.26 FR – Paris / Elysee Montmartre [†] [X] 11.04.26 FR – La Roche-sur-Yon / Quai M [†] [X] 12.04.26 FR – Toulouse / Le Metronum [†] [X] 14.04.26 ES – Madrid / But [†] [X] 15.04.26 ES – Barcelona / Salamandra [†] [X] 17.04.26 FR – Lyon / La Rayonne [†] [X] 18.04.26 BE – Bomal-sur-Ourthe / Durbuy Rock [†] [X] 24.04.26 DE – Thallichtenberg / Hexentanz [†] [X] 25.04.26 CH – Pratteln / Z7 [†] [X] 26.04.26 IT – Milan / Alcatraz [†] [X] 06.05.26 CZ – Prague / Roxy [†] [X] 07.05.26 DE – Herford / KulturWerk [†] [X] 08.05.26 DE – Cologne / Carlswerk Victoria [†] [X] 09.05.26 DE – Stuttgart / LKA Longhorn [†] [X] 16.08.26 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos Saal
Festivals 2026: 22.-23.05.26 DE – Eichstätt / Open Air am Berg 03.-04.07.26 DE – Mülheim an der Ruhr / Castle Rock 13.-16.08.26 FR – Carhaix-Plouguer / Motocultor Festival 21.08.26 DE – Oelde / Oelde Open Air
LORDFEST 2026: w/ NACHTBLUT, NOTHGARD, WISBORG & VELVET RUSH 18.&19.12.26 DE – Hamburg / Große Freiheit 36
LORD OF THE LOST sind: Chris Harms – Gesang, Gitarre Pi Stoffers – Gitarre Benjamin „Benji“ Mundigler – Gitarre, Synths Klaas Helmecke – Bass Gerrit Heinemann – Piano, Synths, Percussion Niklas Kahl – Schlagzeug
RESTLESS SPIRIT deliver their raw and authentic brand of heaviness with the music video ‘Red in Tooth and Claw‘ as the next advance single from their forthcoming self-titled album. “Restless Spirit” is scheduled for release on May 8, 2026, via Magnetic Eye Records and is available for pre-order atTHIS LOCATION
RESTLESS SPIRIT comment: “The track ‘Red in Tooth and Claw’ is one of the more straightforward songs that we’ve ever done“, vocalist and guitarist Paul Aloisio explains on behalf of the band. “We set out to create a solid rock tune with a heavy groove as the foundation and think that mission was accomplished. The lyrics of ‘Red in Tooth and Claw’ deal with the violence and cruelty that are seemingly inherent to the human condition, and simply ask what you choose to do about that fact. Ultimately, it’s is a choice that can only be made by the individual.”
Tracklist 1. The Burning Need 2. Hallowed 3. Red in Tooth and Claw 4. Desire Lines 5. Desolation’s Wake 6. Ember 7. Time and Distance 8. Phantom Pain
With their self-titled full-length, RESTLESS SPIRIT have reached a point in their career where the band of friends from Long Island, New York knows exactly who they are and where they stand. As the eight tracks on “Restless Spirit” are the most distilled version of what the trio is about, they saw no need for further explanation in the title.
So, what are RESTLESS SPIRIT about? Pure metal, no more, no less. Born from the steel mills of Birmingham this musical style has deep English working class roots that the East Coast outfit translates into an American sonic slang with elements from desert and stoner metal and even the occasional progressive flourish. As a result, they seamlessly merge classic heavy solos with roaring guitars and a pinch of psychedelic fuzz.
RESTLESS SPIRIT also share a down to earth outlook with the British pioneers that values honesty and a no-nonsense approach to songwriting and lyrics. “Restless Spirit” mainly deals with the idea of perseverance through hardship, of pushing through and starting over when everything seems bleak. This makes the album a companion piece to its predecessor “Afterimage”, which revolved around descending into and giving in to growing despair.
RESTLESS SPIRIT grew out of childhood friendship. Frontman Paul Aloisio and bass player Marc Morello first met back in the summer before Kindergarten and grew up discovering music together. Influenced by such greats as BLACK SABBATH, TYPE O NEGATIVE, and THE SWORD, RESTLESS SPIRIT officially started out in 2019 when their album debut “Lord of the New Depression” was released. At the time, their sound fit equally well into the stoner, doom, and sludge moulds. On the following “Blood of the Old Gods” (2021), the three-piece evolved stylistically into a more varied, melodic approach with added complexities.
With the stated mission of never wanting to sound exactly like before, RESTLESS SPIRIT resorted to shorter, sharpened shocks that hit straight home on their acclaimed third album, “Afterimage”, in 2024. This album was driven by tragedy and personal loss with singer and guitarist Paul Aloisio putting his heart and soul into it.
In hindsight, the massive punch to the gut delivered by “Afterimage” set the trio onto a course that led directly to “Restless Spirit”. Trimming away all sonic fat, focusing on the essentials, and refining their sound and songwriting down to its heaviest core has yielded a record that promises to be timeless.
RESTLESS SPIRIT are throwing out a rescue rope to all headbangers and particularly those dealing with all the cruelty that life can bring. “Restless Spirit” is a call to persevere in the face of others not understanding or even outright rejection. This album is about living on one’s own terms, which was and is the essence of metal.
Line-up Paul Aloisio – guitar, vocals Jon Gusman – drums Marc Morello – bass
Recorded by John Forrestal at The Animal Farm, New Jersey (US) Mixed by John Forrestal at The Animal Farm, New Jersey (US) Mastering by Jon Markson at The Animal Farm, New Jersey (US)
A decade on from its initial appearance back in 2016, one of the most in-demand of all Todd Rundgren live albums is being reissued – in complete form, for the first time – on vinyl and in a special 2 CD + DVD package on March 20.
Recorded live at the Ridgefield Playhouse in Ridgefield CT on December 15, 2015, this incredible concert experience includes some of Todd’s best known songs including “Hello It’s Me” and “Bang On The Drum,” plus fan favorites that haven’t been performed live in decades!
In addition, several songs here are new to the CD release – “Love Science,” “Soothe,” “God Said” and a dynamic soul medley were all omitted from the original issue.
It’s a sensational show, opening with a triumphal “I Saw The Light” and, to the surprise of many fans, all but ignoring his most recent album, Global, to deliver instead an oldies heavy show. But he does not seem to be doing it willingly – indeed, early in the show, Rundgren all but castigates his audiences for ignoring his last few decades of work, and clinging only to the old, old favorites.
Not that he made things easy for his band, either. Joining Rundgren on stage were John Ferenzik (keyboards, guitar), Jesse Gress (guitar and vocals), Prairie Prince (drums) and Kasim Sulton (bass and vocals), and rehearsals for this tour saw them expected to learn some 50 different songs, while Rundgren kept each evening’s set list to himself until right before the gig. But the ploy worked. Two weeks into the tour, and the musicians sound as fresh tonight as they might have at the very beginning of the tour.
Live at the Ridgefield is the latest in Cleopatra records’ on-going series of 21st century Rundgren live recordings. Others that are now available include:
DISC 1 1. Intro / I Saw The Light 2. Love Of The Common Man 3. Open My Eyes 4. Sometimes I Don’t Know What To Feel 5. Black And White 6. Love Science 7. Buffalo Grass 8. Determination 9. Lost Horizon 10. Bang The Drum All Day 11. Soothe 12. Kiddie Boy
DISC 2 1. Black Maria 2. God Said 3. Drive 4. Soul Medley: I’m So Proud 5. Soul Medley: Ooh Baby Baby 6. Soul Medley: I Want You 7. Secret Society 8. Love In Action 9. Couldn’t I Just Tell You 10. Can We Still Be Friends 11. Hello It’s Me 12. One World
DISC 3: DVD 1. Intro / I Saw The Light 2. Love Of The Common Man 3. Open My Eyes 4. Remarks 5. Sometimes I Don’t Know What To Feel 6. Black And White 7. Love Science 8. Buffalo Grass 9. Determination 10. Lost Horizon 11. Bang The Drum All Day 12. Soothe 13. Kiddie Boy 14. Black Maria 15. God Said 16. Drive 17. Soul Medley: I’m So Proud 18. Soul Medley: Ooh Baby Baby 19. Soul Medley: I Want You 20. Secret Society 21. Love In Action 22. Couldn’t I Just Tell You 23. Can We Still Be Friends 24. Hello It’s Me 25. One World 26. Credits
HEGEROTH is a band playing broadly understood black metal, open to influences outside the genre, diversity, a wide spectrum of means of expression, and unconventional solutions… all while maintaining energy, speed, and 100% metal in metal. Hegeroth was founded in 2010 in Upper Silesia (Poland). The band’s music has evolved from symphonic and melodic black metal in its early days, through complex, multi-layered melodic structures intertwined with disharmonies, to expressive, energetic pieces dominated by aggression, speed, and uncompromising expression. However, Hegeroth has never followed the well-trodden path of black metal, always seeking its own way and means of expression. The lyrics mock the mindlessness, dogmatism and meanness resulting from the imposition of a model of right-only thinking, religious oppression and mental backwardness.
The band has released five albums. Sixth is on the way…
Music for new album “Soaked in Rot” was recorded, mixed and mastered by Bene at HHSoundLab Studios. Cover artwork as well as whole layout was done by Maciej Kamuda (Blut aus Nord, Nunslaughter, Master). Upcoming record will be released on March 25, 2026 in digital format and jewelcase CD as independent release. Pre-order is available at Bandcamp.
Band comments new single “The Nails“: “If you’re not afraid of calculations exceeding 30, or you’re not familiar with the term Triclavianism, we warmly invite you to check out our latest single, The Nails“.
TRACKLIST:
01. You May Call Me a Witch 02. The Act of Lust 03. Błogosławieni ślepi 04. The Nails 05. Hypocrisy Demands Blood 06. Święte szlachtowanie 07. The Degrees 08. The Swing 09. Gdybym istniał
Anglo-Spanish atmospheric doom metal collective TodoMal have signed to Season of Mist. Formed in 2020 by Christopher B. Wildman and Javier Fernández Milla, the project emerged from a meeting of two seasoned figures of the Spanish underground, united by a shared affinity for solemn doom, expansive rock and cinematic atmosphere.
TodoMal’s debut, Ultracrepidarian (2021), introduced a melancholic and immersive sound rooted in the desolate landscapes of northern Alcarria and Matarraña. Its successor, A Greater Good (2023), deepened that vision with what the band described as “dark songs,” earning placements in several end-of-year lists and prompting a second physical pressing following strong demand.
Building on this momentum, TodoMal expanded into a five-piece live ensemble, incorporating musicians active in acts such as Teitanblood, Graveyard and Maud the Moth. The expanded line-up has already brought the project to stages including Be Prog! My Friend, Under The Doom Fest and Frantic Fest, sharing bills with artists such as Candlemass, My Dying Bride and Dødheimsgard.
TodoMal comments on the signing:
“We are pleased to announce that TodoMal will be joining the Season of Mist roster.
It’s a welcome development for us, and we have been genuinely encouraged by the enthusiasm surrounding the band and the pace at which things have progressed. With Season of Mist’s involvement, we feel we are well-placed to reach a wider audience—a prospect that seemed quite distant when we began this project five years ago.
We would like to thank Michael Berberian and the entire team at Season of Mist for their support and for believing in our work, particularly given the current climate in the music industry.
We are genuinely excited to begin this new chapter together!”
With new material now completed, TodoMal are preparing the next stage of their artistic trajectory. The forthcoming work continues the band’s exploration of atmosphere, melody and emotional weight, expanding upon the foundations laid by their previous recordings while pointing toward a broader and more defined creative horizon.
In parallel with this announcement, TodoMal will take part in the Mendacium European tour, which was revealed on March 6, 2026. The run sees the band joining American funeral doom pioneers Evoken across a series of European dates throughout July and August. Presented by Doomed Events, the tour will bring together two bands whose work explores the slower and more atmospheric dimensions of heavy music.
TodoMal 2026 European Tour with Evoken
30 July: Paris, FR @ Le Klub 31 July: Rouen, FR @ Fury Defendu 1 August: Diest, BE @ Club Hell 2 August: Rotterdam, NL @ Baroeg 3 August: Hamburg, DE @ MS Stubnitz 5 August: Berlin, DE @ Neue Zukunft 6 August: Schlotheim, DE @ Party.San Open Air 7 August: Karlsruhe, DE @ Die Stadtmitte 9 August: Dresden, DE @ Chemiefabrik 10 August: Prague, CZ @ Subzero
Official Biography:
TodoMal came to life in what could be described as the year zero of our era — 2020 — conceived by Anglo-Spanish musician / composer Christopher B. Wildman and musician / composer and producer Javier Fernández; two veteran multi-instrumentalists of the Spanish underground scene whose extensive careers span a myriad of projects across a wide range of musical styles.
A product of pure serendipity, TodoMal represents a deeply personal fusion of the solemnity of traditional doom metal and the expansiveness of space rock, interwoven with nuances of ecclesiastical music, classic hard rock, and cinematic soundscapes.
Their debut album, Ultracrepidarian (2021), unfolds a journey through hypnotic compositions, The record evokes the placid yet desolate moorlands of their headquartes in northern Alcarria and the región of Matarraña (Teruel) — two emblematic landscapes of Spain’s so-called “emptied lands”.
With A Greater Good (2023), the duo crafted a collection of what they describe as “dark songs”, building upon the seeds planted in Ultracrepidarian and evolving into a complex, dense and unclassifiable album. The record appeared in several “best of the year” lists and received outstanding reviews from publications and webzines including Mondo Sonoro, No Clean Singing, Zwaren Metalen and Metal Revolution, among others. Following high demand, the physical edition sold out, leading to a second pressing.
Fueled by this momentum, and with a growing audience eager to experience the band live, the duo entered the studio during 2024–2025 to begin recording their next chapter. At the same time, they expanded into a five-piece live ensemble, joined by Javier Félez (guitar, Teitanblood, Graveyard, Balmog), Javier “Bud” Martínez (drums, Dejadeath, Jade, Ktulu) and Cecilia Tallo (keyboards / vocals, Maud the Moth), creating an immersive audio-visual show. This development sparked the enthusiasm of promoters, leading the band to perform at renowned festivals such as Be Prog! My Friend (2024, Barcelona), Under The Doom Fest (2025, Lisbon), Frantic Fest (2025, Abruzzo, Italy) and Okkult Sessions (2025, Barcelona), sharing the stage with artists such as Candlemass, My Dying Bride and Dødheimsgard, among many others.
With their sights now firmly set on 2026 and their forthcoming release — and with new festival appearances across Europe, among which “Resurrection Fest” already confirmed — TodoMal prepare to embark on the next chapter of their journey.
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