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BIOHAZARD Unleash New Single + Video ‘Eyes On Six’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 21, 2025
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: Biohazard. Leave a comment
Photo Credit: Istvan Bruggen

Brooklyn hardcore legends BIOHAZARD unleash their explosive new single “Eyes On Six” from their upcoming album ‘Divided We Fall,’ their first studio release in over a decade, out October 17th via BLKIIBLK. Reuniting the original lineup, the album delivers a blistering statement of unity amid chaos. “Eyes On Six” arrives alongside a powerful new music video, available to watch below.

Billy Graziadei (vocals/guitar) on the song:

“You don’t have to come from the ‘cold streets’ to feel like the odds are stacked against you and to know what it feels like to rise above hard times – when we find ways to survive, against all odds, we adopt a mindset of welcoming challenges. Forged in fire, that strength and determination and grit and heart is the underlying credo of Biohazard. Knock us down nine times, we’ll get up a tenth time and push forward, no matter what! No matter where you come from, play your cards right, know who your friends are, and keep your circle tight!”

Produced, mixed, and mastered by Matt Hyde (Slayer, Hatebreed, Deftones), ‘Divided We Fall’ captures BIOHAZARD at their most raw, relentless, and unifying. The album blends the band’s unmistakable fusion of hardcore, metal, and streetwise groove with a sharpened edge for a fractured modern world delivering a powerful reminder of why BIOHAZARD remains one of the most vital and influential bands in heavy music.

Bobby Hambel (guitars) on the album:

“We are really excited to finally have the classic BIOHAZARD lineup back together in the studio. This album has been a long time coming, and the record is straight from our hearts – we can’t wait for everybody to hear it, and to head out and play these new songs live. See you out there!”

Recording sessions took place at Shorefire Recording Studios (Long Branch, NJ) and The Hydeaway (Van Nuys, CA), with engineering by Joseph DeMaio and additional recording from Matt Hyde. Guitar and production tech duties were handled by Phil Caivano.

BIOHAZARD’s upcoming release via BLKIIBLK marks a new chapter in a storied career that began in the late ’80s, one defined by aggressive sound, socially conscious lyrics, and an unwavering commitment to their roots.

Pre-Order ‘Divided We Fall’ HERE

‘Divided We Fall’ Track List:
1. F**k the System
2. Forsaken
3. Eyes on Six
4. Death of Me
5. Word to the Wise
6. Fight to be Free
7. War Inside Me
8. S.I.T.F.O.A.
9. Tear Down the Walls
10. I Will Overcome
11. Warriors

BIOHAZARD will be on their “Divided We Fall Tour” this Fall with support from Onyx, Bayway, and Swollen Teeth, including a homecoming show at the Warsaw in Brooklyn on October 28th. A full list of dates is below.

About the tour, Evan Seinfeld (vocals/bass) comments:

“Judgement Night. The script writes itself. BIOHAZARD is excited to announce our first headlining tour of the U.S. in more than a decade, celebrating our 30-plus year history with Onyx, two of the most hardcore entities in our respective genres. Bayway are killing it, reminiscent of BIOHAZARD’s early rise, and Swollen Teeth bring an entirely different element of heaviness to captivate crowds and evolve our scene. This is going to be a tribal ceremony and a place to release your negative energy in a positive way – see you in the pit!”

BIOHAZARD Live: 
10/3: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving
10/4: Indianapolis, IN @ Hi-Fi Annex
10/5: Birmingham, AL @ Furnace Fest
10/7: Dallas, TX @ Ferris Wheeler’s
10/8: San Antonio, TX @ Paper Tiger
10/10: Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
10/11: Phoenix, AZ @ Van Buren
10/12: Los Angeles, CA @ The Bellwether
10/13: Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre
10/15: Salt Lake City, UT @ The Complex
10/16: Denver, CO @ Gothic Theatre
10/18: Lawrence, KS @ Liberty Hall
10/19: Minneapolis, MN @ First Avenue
10/21: Chicago, IL @ Concord Music Hall
10/22: Madison, WI @ Majestic Theater
10/23: Pontiac, MI @ Crofoot
10/25: Montreal, QC @ Beanfield Theatre
10/26: Toronto, ON @ Mod Club
10/28: Brooklyn, NY @ Warsaw
10/29: Worcester, MA @ Palladium
10/31: Allentown, PA @ Archer Music Hall
11/1: Sayreville, NJ @ Starland Ballroom
11/3: New Haven, CT @ Toad’s

Musical pioneers in every sense of the word, BIOHAZARD were one of the first bands to seamlessly blend hardcore, heavy metal, punk, and hip hop into an intoxicating genre all their own. After more than a decade away, the Brooklyn, NY band’s OG lineup reunited in 2023 to both fan fervor and critical acclaim, headlining the opening night of the legendary Milwaukee Metal Fest for their first show back. Ghost Cult Magazine said they “explosively unleashed their fury with fortitude and force” with “a superhuman set and an awe-inspiring show.”

The band followed with two sold-out hometown shows in New York City, a late-summer festival run in the UK and Europe, and a fall direct support slot with Megadeth across North America. That was just the start. They returned to Europe and the UK in 2024 for the early summer festival season – including a headlining slot at Download – and made their triumphant return to South America in spring, then returned home to blow out America’s exploding festival circuit.

Their return did more than turn heads; it caused whiplash, and they partnered with BlkIIBlk Records to record and release new music. More incendiary and relentless than ever, the trailblazers have a fresh outlook and revitalized spirit. This is more than a reunion – for bassist/vocalist Evan Seinfeld, guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei, guitarist Bobby Hambel, and drummer Danny Schuler, it’s a revitalization and rebirth.

BIOHAZARD are:
Billy Graziadei – vocals/guitar
Bobby Hambel – lead guitar
Danny Schuler – drums
Evan Seinfeld – vocals/bass

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ASIRA Announce New Album “As Ink In Water” + Premiere Lead Single ‘Clarity’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 21, 2025
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Reading-based UK progressive metal band Asira return after eight years with “As Ink in Water”, the long-awaited follow-up to their successful debut album “Efference”. Released this November, the new record is a bold and intimate exploration of grief, faith, and the fragility of the human experience.

Ahead of the new album, the band has released a lyric video for lead single “Clarity”.

“Clarity was written in the aftermath of a close friend losing their life to cancer at a young age. It is a celebration of his faith, and an appreciation of how it gave him the strength and repose to face his life being cut short, believing that his next life was about to begin. The song is told from the perspective of an atheist, addressing their dying friend. Despite not believing, our narrator cannot deny the beauty and worth that faith can deliver to someone navigating their final days. It ends with the cold acceptance that the song may indeed be addressed to nobody, in the wake of the friend’s passing, yet with the warm and grateful acknowledgement that we cannot know for sure.” – Asira (August 2025)

With “Clarity”, Asira set the emotional tone for their sophomore album as a song that digs deeper into what it truly means to be human.

Created slowly and deliberately, “As Ink in Water” is the result of eight years of emotional and musical exploration. Much of it was recorded at ELM Studios, the personal studio of guitarist Martin Williams, giving the band complete creative freedom to shape each detail with care. The result is a record that fuses the intensity of black metal with the expansiveness of progressive rock, the textures of shoegaze, the resonance of choral music, and the deep soul of the blues. Produced with clarity and warmth, the album shifts seamlessly between dynamic contrasts and unpredictable darker structures, offering listeners a sound that is both challenging and deeply rewarding.

The album features returning drummer Sam Greenland, whose work balances aggression and control; bassist Alex Taylor, offering grounding warmth; and Lydia Williams, whose soprano voice elevates the album’s most emotionally charged moments. One track even captures the voice of Martin and Lydia’s son, Ellias, hidden within the album’s stormiest layers.

At its core “As Ink In Water” is about humanity, not in abstract terms, but in intimate, often uncomfortable detail. It explores mental illness, trauma, terminal illness, and displacement. Yet it never loses hope.

This is a record about care, about holding space for others, and allowing ourselves to be held in return. It’s unflinching, but never cold. Through highs that shimmer and lows that crush, “As Ink in Water” pushes us toward something more generous, more open-hearted.

Each song tells a deeply human story of anxiety, grief, fury, compassion, and healing. From the suffocating stillness of depression (Silence of Mind), to a eulogy rooted in love and doubt (Clarity), to righteous fury at injustice (Cauterise), to a belief in empathy’s revival amid global crisis (In Sunrise), and finally, to quiet gratitude in love’s lasting calm (Still); the album traces a journey through shadow toward understanding.

Visually, the album returns to the work of artist Scott Naismith, whose vivid oil landscapes once again capture the tone of the music. This time, the artwork reflects not only colour and scale, but fragility, stillness, and the suspended emotion that defines the album’s darker corners.

“As Ink in Water” is released 14th November 2025.

Album Tracklist:

1. Silence of Mind
2. Clarity
3. Descent
4. Cauterise
5. In Sunrise
6. Ascent
7. Still

PRAISE FOR ASIRA

“Ferocious but gorgeous… a cohesive, thematic journey.” — Metal Hammer

“Sounds wholly their own while still paying tribute.” — MetalSucks

“Asira don’t just write songs but weave a rich tapestry traversing progressive delicacy, post-rock’s waves, and furious but melodic black metal. Any album capable of eliciting such a joyous reaction is worth hearing.” — Angry Metal Guy

“It’s incredible to think that this is Asira’s first effort as a band… Efference could be the build-up to one of the best things to happen in black metal and all its sub-genres in quite some time.” — Distorted Sound Magazine

Asira is:

Jack Reynolds – Vocals
Martin Williams – Guitars, Vocals
Ethan Bishop – Guitars

with: Sam Greenland – Drums
Alex Taylor – Bass
Lydia Williams – Soprano

Connect with Asira:

. Official Website: www.asira-band.com
. Bandcamp: asira.bandcamp.com
. Spotify: Asira on Spotify
. YouTube: youtube.com/@asiraband
. Facebook: @asirauk
. Instagram: @asira_band

SIRENIA to Re-Issue Two Classic Albums “At Sixes And Sevens” & “An Elixer For Existence”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 21, 2025
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Hammerheart Records have announced the reissue of two Sirenia goth metal classics, which will see the light of day on 10th October, 2025. At Sixes And Sevens (2002) and An Elixer for Existance (2004) will see a release on vinyl for the first time. 

Both albums can be pre-ordered here: https://sirenia.lnk.to/atsixesandsevens

After leaving Tristania, one of the key bands in early gothic metal, Morten Veland created Sirenia to pursue his own musical vision without compromise. At Sixes and Sevens picks up where Beyond the Veil left off, but pushes further into gothic, gymphonic, and progressive metal territory. At Sixes And Sevens blends heavy riffs, layered synths, and dramatic vocal arrangements into something both dark and cinematic. Pete Johansen’s violin adds a haunting edge, and the vocal approach expands beyond the usual growl/clean contrast, adding a third clean male voice for more dynamic interplay. An Elixir for Existence is a darker, heavier, and even more immersive step into the depths of gothic metal. This is where emotional weight meets sheer sonic intensity. 

To fans of this emotionally and musically complex art form, this is truly an essential part of any collection of gothic metal albums. It underscores Veland’s unique ability to mold together a large collection of ideas into one cohesive musical illustration of dark beauty. 

Track-list:
1. Lithium and a Lover
 2. Voices Within
 3. A Mental Symphony
 4. Euphoria
 5. In My Darkest Hours
 6. Save Me From Myself
 7. The Fall Within
 8. Star-crossed
 9. Seven Sirens and a Silver Tea

Track-list:
1. Meridian
 2. Sister Nightfall
 3. On the Wane
 4. In a Manica
 5. At Sixes and Sevens
 6. Lethargica
 7. Manic Aeon
 8. A Shadow of Your Own Self
 9. In Sumerian Haze

VALONTUOJA Release First Single ‘Ympyrä joka syö itseään’ from Upcoming Album “Tulesta syntynyt”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 21, 2025
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Promo picture by JTR

Finnish one-man black metal band Valontuoja is set to unleash the second album ‘Tulesta syntynyt’ on November 14th 2025 via Inverse Records. The first single ‘Ympyrä joka syö itseään’ is unleashed today and it’s available here: https://push.fm/fl/valontuoja-ympyra 

  • Music & Lyrics by Jal’zoroth
  • ISRC: FI3FC2552502
  • Cover art by JTR

The man behind Valontuoja, Jal’zoroth comments the single:

“From the depths of the withered forest, where roots bleed skyward and the dead sing through stone-choked lungs, emerges a hymn to entropy.

“Ympyrä Joka Syö Itseään” is a black metal descent into the sacred void, where silence turns inward, where gods remain unnamed, and where birth itself is only death in disguise. This is the sound of a frozen serpent devouring itself in slow ritual. This is hunger eternal. This is the forest that swallows all.”  

Tulesta syntynyt CD PRE-ORDER available HERE

Track list:

  1. Palaneiden Kasvojen Maa
  2. Ympyrä Joka Syö Itseään
  3. Kameleontti
  4. Aurinkoroihun Kirous
  5. Välikappale
  6. Asiat Jotka On Tähtiin Kirjoitettu
  7. Sinä Vastaat Teoistasi
  8. Korvessa On Kotini
  9. Kun Kaikki Muu Vaikenee

Album cover by Vhan Artwork

Valontuoja, meaning “Bringer of Light” in Finnish, is the one-man black metal entity forged in the icy depths of Helsinki by the Jal’zoroth. Formed in 2024, Valontuoja channels the primordial essence of black metal, weaving a sonic tapestry that is both ferocious and hauntingly melodic. Valontuoja’s soundscape is a maelstrom of raw, unyielding black metal fused with ethereal and melodic elements. Valontuoja conjures an atmosphere that is as brutal as it is beautiful, guiding listeners through the desolate realms of human despair and nature’s unforgiving majesty

Line-up:
Jal’zoroth – vocals, guitars, bass & drums

https://www.facebook.com/Valontuojablackmetal
https://valontuoja.bandcamp.com

SKUMLOVE Drop Industrial Metal Cover of Jamiroquai’s ‘Deeper Underground’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 21, 2025
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Industrial metal powerhouse SKUMLOVE unleashes a brutal new spin on Jamiroquai’s classic hit “Deeper Underground”, transforming the smooth, funk-driven track into a crushing industrial anthem. With heavy guitars, pounding rhythms, and Skumlove’s signature dark edged vocals, this cover takes the original into completely uncharted territory — fitting for a song about descending into the depths & tapping into the socially political charged climate we are in today.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/4T63hNpsIiTi2XvuacHJ9B
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/deeper-underground-feat-carlton-bost-single/1822062629

“This version is all about taking that message & groove of Jamiroquai and dragging it into dark, aggressive world that is Skumlove,” says Skumlove. “It’s dirty, it’s heavy, and it’s very us.”

Produced, engineered, and mastered by Sean Dever at The Forge Recording — who also helmed Skumlove’s previous single Ride Or Die — Adding to the collaboration is Carlton Bost (Orgy, Berlin, Deadsy), who brings layered synths and haunting keys that push the track deeper into the industrial realm. Adding to the track a meticulous production and sonic weight.

Skumlove continues to push boundaries in the industrial metal scene, blending elements of goth, industrial, and metal into a unique, hard-hitting sound that refuses to be ignored and stands alone in today’s heavy music scene.

About Skumlove:

Skumlove is a Los Angeles-based industrial metal band known for their dark, powerful sound. Drawing influences from classic industrial and heavy metal acts, the band has continued to evolve with each release, cementing its reputation for delivering intense live performances and thought-provoking music.

Follow Skum Love:
https://www.skumlove.com
https://www.instagram.com/skumlove
https://www.youtube.com/user/skumlove
https://www.facebook.com/official.skumlove
https://twitter.com/skumlove
https://open.spotify.com/artist/616rf2S4K30XAuMS6kn795

RIOGHAN Release New Maxi Single ‘Live from Alimus’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on August 21, 2025
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Photo by Marika Saikkonen, edited by Aarni Visuals

Finnish progressive metal band Rioghan released earlier this year their second studio album ‘Kept‘. The band performed the entire album live at Alakulttuuritila Alimus one day before its release, and the performance was streamed online. A new three-track maxi single, ‘Live from Alimus’, recorded that evening, is released today and is available here: https://push.fm/fl/rioghan-live-from-alimus 

Rioghan has emerged as one of Finland’s most promising modern metal exports, making a strong impression with their dynamic and genre-blending sound. Their music seamlessly fuses modern metal with progressive structures and electronic elements, creating a sonic landscape full of contrasts — from crushingly heavy moments to dreamlike atmospheric passages. Combined with a raw yet beautifully crafted visual aesthetic, Rioghan’s world is one that’s easy to fall in love with.

The band has gained international attention since the release of their debut EP Blackened Sky. Their upward trajectory continued with the critically acclaimed debut album Different Kinds of Losses, featuring Einar Solberg (Leprous) and Jonas Renkse (Katatonia).

Their second album Kept (released Feb. 14th) debuted at #6 on the Finnish Physical Album Charts. The album received glowing reviews not only in Finland but also across Europe, the U.K., and the U.S. Kept also featured guest composer Vikram Shankar (Within Temptation, Pain of Salvation, Silent Skies, Lux Terminus).

To mark the conclusion of the Kept album cycle, Rioghan has released a live maxi single, Live From Alimus, featuring three live renditions from the record. These performances were captured during a professionally produced livestream concert, where Rioghan performed Kept in its entirety. The full video is now available on Bandcamp.

Currently, the band is focusing on live shows and recording a new EP, set for release in the upcoming winter.

Rioghan – Live from Alimus Track list:

  1. Red
  2. Hands
  3. Here

Cover photo by Marika Saikkonen, edited by Aarni Visuals

Line-up:
Rioghan Darcy – vocals
Teemu Liekkala – guitar & keys
Tero Luukkonen – guitar
Antti Varjanne – bass
Valtteri Revonkorpi – drums
Aleks Toppari – keyboards

https://linktr.ee/rioghandarcy
https://www.facebook.com/rioghanband
https://www.instagram.com/rioghanband
https://rioghan.bandcamp.com

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