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BRAINSTORM Release New Single & Visualiser Video for ‘The Boys Of Summer’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 22, 2025
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Brainstorm. Leave a comment
Photo credit: Alex Kühr

Still riding on the wave of success caused by their 2025 album “Plague Of Rats” (February 28, 2025 via Reigning Phoenix Music; DE #13, SE #13, AT #41, CH #42, GR #50), Southern German heavy/power metallers BRAINSTORM use the final weeks of the warm season by having a creative stopover at the beach on their way back from the myth-enshrouded Indus world. Today, they present nothing but a metalled-up take on Don Henley’s classic track ‘The Boys Of Summer’ to their fans.

The track was recorded during BRAINSTORM’s “Plague Of Rats” sessions in 2024, and the timing of its release couldn’t be more fitting as the group have entered the final stages of this year’s festival season.

Vocalist Andy B. Franck adds: “Even though ‘The Boys Of Summer’ deals with rather nostalgic themes of ‘summer love’ and the memory of a past relationship, for me – at the time a 13-year-old – it was, beyond the metal anthems of the 80s, a great song that I associated with summer, girls and the corresponding feeling for many, many years. Don Hanley and the EAGLES are simply awe-inspiring. Even today, this song still evokes great memories for me, and since it’s also a song about questioning the past, this track fits perfectly into our times. I’m proud that we recorded it, and maybe it will be part of a show soon. People will love it and then share memories with this, our version!”

Stream ‘The Boys Of Summer’: https://brainstorm.rpm.link/theboysPR

But the metal world doesn’t have to worry – the band are far from resting on their latest laurels: Behind the curtain, BRAINSTORM have been working on extending their 2025/2026 “Plague Of Rats” touring cycle, and the announcement of more live dates following their confirmation for the next edition of Summer Breeze Open Air (Dinkelsbühl, Germany) is really just a matter of time… Stay tuned!

BRAINSTORM remain a vital force in the metal scene, seamlessly blending traditional elements with modern influences in their latest work, “Plague Of Rats.” Drawing inspiration from the rich and mystical narratives of ancient Indian civilisation, this album delivers an energetic line-up of tracks devoid of slow songs or ballads, fully embodying the band’s dynamic and robust metal style. Expertly crafted with the collaboration of Sebastian “Seeb” Levermann (ORDEN OGAN, ANGUS McSIX) for mixing and mastering at Greenman Studios, and featuring striking artwork by Gyula Havancsák (DESTRUCTION, KREATOR, GRAVE DIGGER etc.) and photography by Alex Kühr, “Plague Of Rats” offers ten compelling new tracks that transport listeners to the captivating worlds of India and beyond.

Order/stream “Plague Of Rats”: https://brainstorm.rpm.link/plagueofratsPR

More from “Plague Of Rats”:

‘Garuda (Eater Of Snakes)’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giLwrNqQpTQ

‘Beyond Enemy Lines’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuSBlOfFDPQ

‘The Shepherd Girl (Gitagovinda)’ OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H54C3lR4yhU

‘Crawling’ OFFICIAL LYRIC VIDEO:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ids2tik6It0

Artwork by Gyula Havancsák

BRAINSTORM live:

24.08.2025 PT Pindelo dos Milagres – Milagre Metaleiro Open Air
30.08.2025 AT Graz – Metal on the Hill NEW
20.09.2025 DE Schrobenhausen – Metal im Woid NEW
29.11.2025 DE Bonn – Harmonie NEW
12 – 15.08.2026 DE Dinkelsbühl – Summer Breeze Open Air NEW

More dates to be announced very soon…!

About BRAINSTORM

BRAINSTORM look back on an unparalleled career: since their 1997 debut “Hungry,” the band have continued to develop and to consolidate their position in the international metal scene with albums like “Metus Mortis” [2001], “Soul Temptation” [2003], “Liquid Monster” [2005], and most recently “Midnight Ghost” [2018] and “Wall Of Skulls” [2021]. They have toured worldwide and achieved impressive chart positions in recent years, but instead of resting on their laurels, they are more determined than ever and setting new milestones with their current album “Plague Of Rats.”

BRAINSTORM are:
Andy B. Franck | vocals
Torsten Ihlenfeld | guitars
Milan Loncaric | guitars
Dieter Bernert | drums

More on BRAINSTORM: brainstorm-web.net | Facebook | Instagram | X | TikTok | RPM

TOMBS Unveil Haunting New Single ‘The Sun Sets’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 22, 2025
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: TOMBS. Leave a comment
Photo by Mike Goncalves

New Jersey experimental metal collective TOMBS is now unveiling a haunting new single, “The Sun Sets” which can be heard at THIS LOCATION.

TOMBS bassist Drew Murphy comments, “I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished on the album. I’m particularly proud of this song. It’s definitely a standout track in my opinion. When I listen to this song I feel like it takes me on an epic journey that ends with being stranded in the middle of a very angry sea. I hope everyone enjoys it as much as we do.”

“The Sun Sets” is taken from the band’s upcoming studio album, ‘Feral Darkness,’ which will be released on October 17, 2025 via Redefining Darkness! The title track from the offering was previously released and can be heard HERE.

The band is not only returning with a new label, but also with a new sound! While ‘Feral Darkness’ still embraces TOMBS’ black metal roots, it also explores the band’s gothic, death rock side, creating the band’s darkest and most haunting record to date!

Pre-orders for ‘Feral Darkness’ are now live via Bandcamp as well as via the Redefining Darkness store.

The cover artwork was created by Seldon Hunt.

Tracklist:

  1. Glass Eyes / Ghoul (04:05)
  2. Feral Darkness (04:14) [LISTEN]
  3. Granite Sky (04:33)
  4. The Sun Sets (05.52) [LISTEN]
  5. Last Days (06:10)
  6. The Wintering (05:10)
  7. Black Shapes (05:20)
  8. Nightland (07:28)
  9. Wasps (04:27)
  10. Glaeken (02:07)
    Full running time: 00:50:23

Formed in 2007, New Jersey-based experimental metal outfit TOMBS blends bleak, post-punk minimalism with the ferocious attack of sludge and haunting goth rock. TOMBS have established themselves as an act that’s as committed to consistency as it is to growth, developing smoothly (but never predictably) over the course of their career.

TOMBS Lineup:
Mike Hill – guitar / vocals / synth
Justin Spaeth – drums / guitar
Andrew Murphy – Bass / guitar / vocals
Dan Higgins – guitar

Guest Musicians:
Sera Timms – vocals on “Nightland” (Black Mare, Black Math Horsemen, Ides of Gemini)

Recording and Mixing: Justin Spaeth
Mastering: Andreas Rosczyk
Photos: Mike Goncalves
For Fans Of: Fields of the Nephilim, Samhain, Mayhem, Goatwhore

More info: Bandcamp – Facebook – Instagram – X – Spotify – Apple Music – YouTube

ARJEN ANTHONY LUCASSEN Launches Video for Third Single ‘Goddamn Conspiracy’ from Forthcoming Solo Album “Songs No One Will Hear”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 22, 2025
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Photo source: X@arjenlucassen

Arjen Anthony Lucassen’s latest solo album, the apocalyptic Songs No One Will Hear, is set to be released in a month, on September 12th, 2025 on InsideOutMusic. Following the 2 epic singles “Our Final Song,” and “We’ll Never Know,” Arjen now shares the hard-rockin’ 3rd single titled “Goddamn Conspiracy.”

Watch the new video below by Elan Lopez and Arjen Lucassen, and Pre-order the album here: https://ArjenAnthonyLucassen.lnk.to/SongsNoOneWillHear-Album

BEAT Release Live Version of ‘Frame By Frame’ from Upcoming Live Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 22, 2025
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BEAT (Adrian Belew, Tony Levin, Steve Vai, Danny Carey) share the live performance of “Frame By Frame” taken from the upcoming live release ‘BEAT LIVE’, due out on Sept. 26th. Watch the video below.

BEAT LIVE will be released in three configurations. A 3-LP set, a Blu-ray release accompanied by 2-CDs and a 12-page photo booklet, and lastly a limited collector’s edition that will contain the Blu-ray, 2-CDs, a bonus CD, and a 36-page artbook. PRE-ORDER HERE: https://beatband.lnk.to/Live-Album

LEPROUS Release Digital Single of A-HA Cover ‘Take on Me (Musora Session)’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 22, 2025
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Leprous. Leave a comment
Photo by Grzegorz Golebiowski

LEPROUS are releasing a very special digital single of a cover version of A-HA’s “Take on Me”, which was recorded during the band’s latest North American tour at the Musora Media studios in Abbotsford, Canada. The recording was part of Musora’s “Covers On The Spot” series, where LEPROUS heard the song blind and had to record it on the spot in a space of a few hours.

“Take On Me (Musora Session)” can be checked out across digital platforms worldwide today here: https://leprousband.lnk.to/TakeOnMe

And also in the following videos: “Take on Me” (Covers on the Spot): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te2MR6j5Qhg Baard Kolstad (Drum play-through): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfU70_IvVJI

LEPROUS drummer Baard Kolstad has recently also appeared as guest of the acclaimed Drumeo platform with a “Leprous Grooves & Fills” feature showcasing play-through recordings for various LEPROUS songs, which can be checked out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DKBxUz2uOEU

W.A.S.P. Add Four More Shows to Final Leg of European Album ONE Alive Tour, Incl. Rescheduled Date in Italy

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 22, 2025
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W.A.S.P. are adding four new shows in Budapest, Zagreb, Ljubljana and Milan to the 2025 Album ONE Alive European Tour. The final leg in Europe begins on September 26th in Newcastle. Six shows on this final European leg of the Album ONE Alive tour are already SOLD OUT. The Album ONE Alive tour celebrates the 40th anniversary of the release of W.A.S.P.’s first album by playing the debut in it’s entirety. 

Blackie Lawless, “It was very important that we reschedule the previously cancelled show in Italy, so while we were doing that we thought lets just add a few more new shows since WASPnation has been going nuts for the Album ONE Alive tour.”

New Album ONE Alive Tour shows:

10/27 Budapest, HUNGARY – NEW SHOW
10/28 Zagreb, CROATIA – NEW SHOW
10/29 Ljublajana, SLOVENIA – NEW SHOW
10/30 Milan, ITALY – NEW SHOW

General on-sale: Friday, Aug 22 at 10am local time, visit WASPnation.com/tour

The W.A.S.P. Blackie Lawless VIP Experience is available for all shows and includes:

  • Exclusive VIP Experience Meet and Greet with Blackie Lawless
  • Personal Photo with Blackie
  • Two Personal Items Signed by Blackie – No Guitars, Pick Guards or Instruments
  • Signed VIP Tour Laminate
  • $50 Credit at W.A.S.P. Online Store
  • Set of 3 Blackie Lawless 2025 Tour Guitar Picks
  • Q&A with Blackie with all VIP’s after all Photos and Autographs
  • See some of Blackie’s classic guitars
  • Photo with “Elvis” – Blackie’s Incredibly Unique and One of a Kind Microphone Stand

All tour dates, tickets and VIP packages are available at WASPnation.com/tour

2025 Album ONE Alive Tour

09/26 Newcastle, ENGLAND *
09/27 Manchester, ENGLAND *
09/28 London, ENGLAND *
09/30 Utrecht, NETHERLANDS
10/01 Hamburg, GERMANY
10/03 Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC
10/04 Vienna Metal Meeting, AUSTRIA
10/06 Copenhagen, DENMARK **
10/07 Oslo, NORWAY ** – SOLD OUT
10/08 Lund, SWEDEN ** – SOLD OUT
10/09 Oslo, NORWAY **
10/10 Gothenburg, SWEDEN **
10/11 Örebro, SWEDEN **
10/12 Stockholm, SWEDEN **
10/14 Falun, SWEDEN ** – SOLD OUT
10/15 Östersund, SWEDEN **
10/17 Oulu, FINLAND ** – SOLD OUT
10/18 Helsinki, FINLAND ** – SOLD OUT
10/19 Tampere, FINLAND ** – SOLD OUT
10/21 Tallinn, ESTONIA **
10/23 Warsaw, POLAND
10/24 Wroclaw, POLAND
10/25 Zilina, SLOVAKIA
10/27 Budapest, HUNGARY – NEW SHOW
10/28 Zagreb, CROATIA – NEW SHOW
10/29 Ljublajana, SLOVENIA – NEW SHOW
10/30 Milan, ITALY – NEW SHOW

Support:
*Armored Saint
**Battleborn

Formed in 1982, W.A.S.P. is set to bring this universally acclaimed “classic” album to life. Lead vocalist Blackie Lawless says, “It was an angry record made by an angry band. It was a record that not only reflected the attitude of the band members who made it, but also a record that reflected its time.” This record became a central piece of the 80s metal scene and remains one of the best metal debut albums of all time.
 
Along with bassist Mike Duda and lead guitarist Doug Blair, whose tenures in the band are 29 and 26 years respectively, W.A.S.P. is joined by long-time drummer extraordinaire Aquiles Priester.
 
Lawless and company will deliver the ultimate incredible spectacle, bringing W.A.S.P.’s most colorful history to life by performing this revered album in its entirety… ONE more time… ONE last time… Album ONE Alive!

About W.A.S.P.

Few Bands in the history of Rock N’ Roll have ever incited the love, the hate, the raw emotional effect this Band has had on the world. From the very beginning, in the small venues of Los Angeles California, and later to the numerous countries worldwide that banned these Winged Assassins from performing live, the Band’s unique style of Shock and Rock caused Religious organizations, Local City Councils, Parliaments, and the Washington D.C. Senate to hold hearings in an effort to bar this group from selling records and trashing stages everywhere they played.

The band’s founding member, frontman Blackie Lawless, has led the group as its lead vocalist and primary songwriter since its beginning. His unique brand of visual, social and political comment took the group to worldwide heights and sold millions of records alongside a legacy of sold out shows across the globe for 4 decades.

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