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TARJA TURUNEN Releases New Single + Video ‘I Walk Alone (Live In Bucharest)’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 13, 2025
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Tarja releases her new single ‘I Walk Alone (Live in Bucharest)’ a couple of days ahead of her upcoming live album ‘Circus Life’ through earMUSIC.

One of the most iconic songs in Tarja’s solo career, “I Walk Alone” is reimagined in a stunning new live version recorded in Bucharest during her extraordinary Circus Life concert. Originally released as the lead single from her 2007 debut solo album My Winter Storm, the song remains a powerful declaration of independence, strength, and identity—and has become an unshakable pillar in her live repertoire. “’I Walk Alone’ was one of four tracks that I picked from the over 500 demos sent to me by the label for my first album “My Winter Storm”. I fell in love with it straight away and the chorus really grabbed me. There is a lot of positivity in the track. It is also where I got the idea of calling all my fans and supporters “My Winter Storm.” They have always been there and still are, and despite the title, I do not feel that I walk alone, and I never am because you are always there. – Tarja

Access “I Walk Alone (Live in Bucharest)” HERE

Recorded in January 2020, in Bucharest, Romania, the “Circus Life” show was one of a kind when Tarja performed in this very special “in the round” format. 2 hours of powerful music featuring a setlist that spans Tarja’s career, including all of her greatest hits such as “I Walk Alone”, “Until My Last Breath” and “Innocence”, as well as fan favourites like “Victim Of Ritual” and “Demons In You”, showcasing her evolution as an artist. Featuring 16 accomplished musicians, including her brother Toni, a diverse ensemble from various stages of her career, it was an extraordinary event. All songs were provided with new arrangements just for this concert, making the show a unique experience for the long-time Tarja fan, as well as the first-time listener. “Circus Life” was recorded in one take, 100% live – no re-recordings, no overdubs, no special effects. Just pure, raw music.

Pre-order “Circus Life” HERE

STILL DUSK Release New Video ‘Insidious’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 13, 2025
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STILL DUSK have released a new video ‘Insidious’ taken from their upcoming “Chronicles of Dystopia” album, set to be released on June 11th.

Still Dusk was formed in December, 2018 by the previous guitarist of the band, Nafsika Kardomatea and they started their live appearances in Athens the following year. After a lot of changes in the main line-up and a pause due to COVID-19 pandemic, Yannis Kemenides joined the band. 

They recorded their first EP in January 2023 and it was out the next month. The EP gained recognition in the Greek underground scene and also in the international music community, receiving excellent reviews from web magazines like Music Arena GH.

And on June 11 they will release their first full length album “Chronicles of Dystopia” via Dutch label Rock Company!

Check out the video for the single “Insidious” that was released on May 9!

Tracklist

  1. 0.003
  2. Born To Believe
  3. Into Fractions
  4. Eigengrau
  5. Disobedience
  6. Black Water
  7. Midnight Run
  8. Insidious
  9. Sugar
  • Recorded at Made in Hell Studio by David Prudent
  • Mixing and Mastering in Sound abuse productions by Psychon Nyne
  • Cover Artwork by Ina Damianidou

Line up
Ina Damianidou – Vocals
John Kemenides- Guitars/Backingvocals
Konstantinos Stavrou- Bass/BackingVocals
Yannis Tarasis- Drums

Website: https://stillduskofficialg.wixsite.com/stilldusk
Bandcamp: https://stilldusk.bandcamp.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stillduskofficial
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stillduskofficial
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@StillDuskofficialchannel

CATTLE DECAPITATION Present “From This Flesh: A Cattle Decapitation Story” Documentary

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 13, 2025
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Photo by Nick VanVidler

CATTLE DECAPITATION is very pleased to celebrate the two-year anniversary of their monstrous tenth studio album, Terrasite, with a two-hour “making of” documentary, From This Flesh: A Cattle Decapitation Story.

The documentary was shot, directed, and edited by Australian videographer Nicholas VanVidler who produced the band’s 2021-released “Finish Them” music video. Van Vidler captured the entire Terrasite recording process from beginning to end and has spent the last two years piecing together the footage. The film not only celebrates Terrasite, but inadvertently examines the history of the band from inception.

Comments vocalist Travis Ryan, “Our buddy Nick VanVidler (NJV Media, Body Prison) went to make a studio documentary about Terrasite and what came out was more of an extremely introspective look into the band as a whole with a specificity on how we write and record albums. It’s insightful, intense, funny, sad, unfiltered, immersive, and if you’re a longtime true fan of the band, you gotta see this thing.”

Next month, CATTLE DECAPITATION will return to Europe on a three week run of headlining shows and festival appearances. Tickets are on sale now at lnk.to/CATTLE-EUSUMMER2025. See all confirmed dates below.

CATTLE DECAPITATION Live:
6/04/2025 Sweden Rock – Sölvesborg, SE
6/06/2025 Mystic Festival – Gdańsk, PL
6/07/2025 Chronical Moshers – Reichenbach, DE
6/08/2025 Randal – Bratislava, SK w/ Skeletal Remains
6/09/2025 Barba Negra – Budapest, HU w/ Skeletal Remains, Incantation
6/11/2025 Stattbahnhof – Schweinfurt, DE w/ Incantation
6/12/2025 Dynamo – Eindhoven, NL w/ Skeletal Remains, Severe Torture
6/13/2025 Into The Grave – Leeuwarden, NL
6/14/2025 Chalk – Brighton, GB w/ Skeletal Remains
6/15/2025 Download Festival – Donington, GB
6/17/2025 Kulttempel – Oberhausen, DE w/ Severe Torture
6/18/2025 Copenhell – Copenhagen, DK
6/19/2025 Nummirock – Nummijärvi, FI
6/21/2025 Graspop – Dessel, BE
6/22/2025 Hellfest – Clisson, FR
6/23/2025 Substage – Karlsruhe, DE w/ Fit For An Autopsy co-headlining
6/24/2025 Legend Club – Milan, IT
6/26/2025 Basinfire Spalene – Porici, CZ
6/27/2025 Impericon Festival – Leipzig, DE
6/28/2025 Abyss Festival – Hauteville, CH
6/29/2025 Rock Imperium – Cartagena, ES

Though many bands have tried, no one articulates the real apocalypse humanity is facing as vividly and succinctly as CATTLE DECAPITATION. With 2019’s Death Atlas, they reached the apex of this, perhaps leading some to believe they had no place left to go beyond such an achievement, but alas, in 2023 the band returned with Terrasite, which is as bold a statement as they have ever made. It’s an album that constantly shifts dynamics and demands a variety of emotional responses.

Metal Injection championed, “another absolutely stellar release from these guys with lyrics and themes that represent the apex of today’s extreme music.” MetalSucks concurred calling Terrasite, “a powerful and important album,” and, “a must-listen for fans of extreme metal and… anyone who cares about the future of our planet.” Added Lambgoat, “They’ve evolved from a grind band into something even more maniacal with this album; a true and brilliantly executed hybrid of heavy death metal, brutal grind and lyrical terror.”

Cover art by Wes Benscoter

Terrasite crushed Billboard charts upon its first week of release, earning the #2 position on the Current Hard Music Albums chart, #3 on the Current Independent Albums chart, #4 on the Rock Albums chart and more and appeared on multiple Year End List both stateside and abroad.

Terrasite features artwork by longtime collaborator Wes Benscoter (Vader, Kreator, Bloodbath, Hypocrisy), was produced by Dave Otero (Cephalic Carnage, Allegaeon), and includes Dis Pater of Midnight Odyssey handling piano and synths.

Preview and purchase Terrasite at: metalblade.com/cattledecapitation

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INGESTED Announce North American Headlining Tour This Fall

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 13, 2025
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Photo by Rosa Eleanor Saul

UK death metal outfit INGESTED will return to North America this Fall on a month-long headlining tour. Evisceratour 2025 runs from November 6th in Fresno, California through December 6th in Pomona, California. Support will be provided by Ov Sulfur, Cell, and more still to be announced.

Drummer Lyn Jeffs comments, “It’s been a long time coming, but we’re beyond ready to tear through the US and Canada once again on our first headlining tour in two years on Evisceratour 2025. This time, we’re hitting cities we rarely get to play, and in some cases, places we’ve never set foot in. Every night is going to be a statement. We’re not just showing up, we’re proving why we’ve been doing this at full throttle for nearly two decades. If you’ve seen us before, you already know we don’t hold back. And if you haven’t, don’t miss this! These shows will be violent, intense, and unforgettable.“

Tickets are on sale now at ingested.co.uk. See all confirmed dates below.

INGESTED w/ Ov Sulfur, Cell, + more TBA:
11/06/2025 Full Circle Brewing Co. – Fresno, CA
11/07/2025 Goldfield – Roseville, CA
11/08/2025 Dante’s – Portland, OR
11/09/2025 El Corazon – Seattle, WA
11/11/2025 Rickshaw Theatre – Vancouver, BC
11/13/2025 Dickens – Calgary, AB
11/14/2025 Starlite Room – Edmonton, AB
11/15/2025 Black Cat – Saskatoon, SK
11/16/2025 Park Theatre – Winnipeg, MB
11/18/2025 Skyway Theatre (Studio B) – Minneapolis, MN
11/19/2025 X-Ray Arcade – Cudahy, WI
11/20/2025 The Stache – Grand Rapids, MI
11/21/2025 The Hub – Kitchener, ON
11/22/2025 27 Club – Ottawa, ON
11/23/2025 La Source de la Martinière – Quebec City, QC
11/25/2025 The King of Clubs – Columbus, OH
11/26/2025 Preserving Underground – Pittsburgh, PA * No Ov Sulfur
11/28/2025 Black Circle – Indianapolis, IN
11/29/2025 The End – Nashville, TN
11/30/2025 Red Flag – St. Louis, MO
12/02/2025 Wave – Wichita, KS
12/03/2025 Beer City Music Hall – Oklahoma City, OK
12/04/2025 Launchpad – Albuquerque, NM
12/05/2025 The Rosetta Room – Mesa, AZ
12/06/2025 The Glass House – Pomona, CA

Earlier this year, INGESTED introduced their reinvigorated lineup with a savage new standalone single, “Altar Of Flesh.”

INGESTED:
Josh Davies – vocals
Sean Hynes – guitars, backing vocals
Lyn Jeffs – drums
Andrew Virrueta – guitars, backing vocals
Thomas O’Malley – bass

https://www.ingested.co.uk
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BILLY MORRISON Unveils Lyric Video for ‘We Are the Dead’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 13, 2025
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Photo credit: Jane Stuart @JaneStuartPhotos

Billy Morrison has just released the lyric video for “We Are The Dead,” a standout track from his deluxe edition solo album, The Morrison Project. The album was released through TLG|ZOID / Virgin Music Group.

Morrison commented, “This album was a particularly cathartic one for me and I wanted to find a way to write a love song in a less than traditional way. My life changed in the last few years for the better and I wrote these lyrics in one session like a stream of consciousness – the concept of a love that is so strong, it transcends our human existence appealed to me greatly. I started imagining being dead and being with the person I love for eternity and that seemed to illustrate the strength I was feeling.”

He continued, “‘With your understanding, my world’s expanding’….. it speaks perfectly to gradually feeling like I can shed the defenses and walls that I’ve built up over decades. I am a far from perfect man, but with the kind of love and support I have, my world IS expanding and this song is me screaming that sentiment from the rooftops. The “Dia De Los Muertos” imagery reflects celebration as opposed to mourning, which seemed a perfect visual to accompany such positive and meaningful lyrics.”

Billy Morrison, the British guitarist, singer, and songwriter, has spent the past 15 years as the driving rhythm guitarist alongside Steve Stevens in Billy Idol’s powerhouse lineup. Beyond his long-standing role in Idol’s band, Morrison has carved out a formidable identity of his own in the rock world. His recent collaboration with Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens, “Crack Cocaine,” soared to #1 on the Mediabase Active Rock Chart, while the smash radio hit Gods of Rock N Roll further solidified his place as a powerhouse in the rock world. His latest endeavor, The Morrison Project, is a testament to his collaborative spirit and fearless commitment to creating boundary-breaking music that unites artists and genres in bold, unexpected ways.

Photo credit: @JaneStuartPhotos

THE MORRISON PROJECT was produced by Billy Morrison, mixed by Barry Pointer, and mastered by Dave Donnelly. The songs on the album were recorded in Los Angeles at various studios and were written by Billy Morrison in collaboration with his guests.

The Deluxe Edition album is available HERE

DISC ONE (THE MORRISON PROJECT ALBUM)

  1. DROWNING
    (Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White)
    Produced by Billy Morrison – Mixed by Barry Pointer
  2. CRACK COCAINE (Featuring Ozzy Osbourne and Steve Stevens)
    (Billy Morrison, Ozzy Osbourne, Steve Stevens)
    Produced by Billy Morrison and Steve Stevens – Mixed by Barry Pointer
  3. IT’S COME TO THIS
    (Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius)
    Produced by Billy Morrison and Erik Eldenius – Mixed by Barry Pointer
  4. THE AYES HAVE IT (Featuring Al Jourgensen and John 5)
    (Billy Morrison)
    Produced by Billy Morrison – Mixed by Barry Pointer
  5. DYSTOPIA
    (Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White)
    Produced by Billy Morrison – Mixed by Barry Pointer
  6. INCITE THE WATCH (Featuring Corey Taylor and Steve Vai)
    (Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White, Corey Taylor)
    Produced by Billy Morrison and Erik Eldenius – Mixed by Barry Pointer
  7. PUPPETS ON A STRING
    (Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White)
    Produced by Billy Morrison – Mixed by Barry Pointer
  8. JUST LIKE A MOVIE (Featuring D.M.C. and Persia Numan)
    (Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White, Darryl McDaniels, Persia Numan)
    Produced by Billy Morrison – Mixed by Barry Pointer
  9. THE SOUND OF FREEDOM
    (Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White)
    Produced by Billy Morrison – Mixed by Barry Pointer
  10. MR. DREAM (Featuring Billy Idol and Steve Stevens)
    (Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White, Steve Stevens, Billy Idol)
    Produced by Billy Morrison and Steve Stevens – Mixed by Barry Pointer
  11. WE ARE THE DEAD
    (Billy Morrison, Erik Eldenius, Jeordie White)
    Produced by Billy Morrison – Mixed by Barry Pointer
  12. CHASING SHADOWS (Featuring Linda Perry)
    (Billy Morrison)
    Produced by Billy Morrison – Mixed by Barry Pointer

DISC TWO

  1. Crack Cocaine (Original Demo) – Ozzy Osbourne
  2. Crack Cocaine (Distribution Remix)
    Remixed by Jeff Lane
  3. Phenomenon (with Cypress Hill)
  4. Gods Of Rock n Roll (Orchestral)
  5. Dystopia (Vive Le Rock Remix)
    Remixed by Billy Morrison
  6. We Are The Dead (Youth Dub Remix)
    Remixed by Youth (from the band Killing Joke)

For More Information Please Visit: Official Website – Facebook – Instagram – X – https://www.tlgent.com/

STYGIAN to Release “Dreadlands” Debut Album on July 4th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 13, 2025
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Italian blackened metal punks STYGIAN will release their debut album “Dreadlands” on July 4th 2025 via Time To Kill Records.

Hailing from Ravenna, the band delivers a searing hybrid of crust punk and extreme metal—tense, raw, and brutally honest, yet layered with dramatic melodic overtones. Their songs are short and punchy, but never rushed, allowing their ideas to unfold with deliberate intensity.

Streaming: https://ffm.to/stygian-death-rite

“‘Death Rite’ delves into the primal instinct for survival and the visceral connection to ancient rituals of power and dominance. Through brutal yet sacred imagery, the lyrics tell the story of a protagonist raised in the wild, devoted to hunting and violence as means of self-assertion. A fateful encounter with a “stranger” becomes the catalyst for a gruesome ritual, culminating in the consumption of the victim’s body and the symbolic assimilation of their strength. The track evokes a vision of primal, instinct-driven humanity—stripped of moral constructs—where the thirst for power and the intimacy of death merge in an uncompromising act of sacrifice”.

Tracklist:

01. Death Rite
02. Endless Hunger
03. You Will Not Survive This Night
04. Runic Ritual
05. Burning Mires
06. Shadow of a Massacre
07. Falling God
08. Unholy Ways
09. Spirit in the Mist
10. Where Dead Men Stand

Preorders:

  • https://stygian-official.bandcamp.com/album/dreadlands
  • https://timetokillrecords.com/collections/stygian-dreadlands

“Dreadlands” explores the contrast between two spiritual worlds: the harmony-centered pagan traditions and the legacy of Abrahamic religions, which often channel humanity’s most violent instincts. While pagan rites served to express and contain primal forces, maintaining balance between humankind and nature, monotheistic dogmas have frequently justified war and destruction in the name of faith. This work stands as a tribute to life, to the sacred bond between people and the natural world—a bond shattered by centuries of religious conflict.

A powerful fusion of black metal and crust punk, the album is steeped in ritualistic intensity and ferocity, encouraging deep reflection on what has been lost in the struggle between spirituality and imposed doctrine.

For fans of: The Secret, This Gift Is A Curse, Wake, Dödsrit

Line-up:

Emiliano Melandri – Vocals
Mirko Abà – Guitar
Lucio Minghetti – Guitar
Paolo Parmeggiani Lopez – Bass
Rolando Giulio Ferro – Drums

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