Danish alt-metal visionaries MØL return with ‘Young’, the second single from their eagerly awaited new albumDreamcrush, due on 30th January 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. Now available on all streaming platforms, ‘Young’ follows lead single ‘Garland‘.
Where ‘Garland’ ascended into majestic shoegaze territory, its shimmering guitars and brooding baritone vocals hinting at an impending rupture of blackened force, ‘Young’ wastes no time. It erupts in classic MØL fashion with searing fury from its very first moments, before plunging listeners into the band’s signature haze of glittering guitar lines, towering crescendos and cathartic melodicism that blurs the line between beauty and brutality
Guitarist Nicolai Busse comments on the new single: “’Young’ is a song that has travelled through time. The chorus is one of the first pieces of music that I wrote for MØL back in 2012 at a time when I was living outside Denmark. I have returned to it a number of times throughout the years, but I was never able to make it right. So it was only when revisiting it for this record that it finally clicked in my head and I was able to write the rest of the music. The song for me represents a time in my life second guessing myself, trying to stand on my own.”
A wholenew world of inventive, insidious and infectious metalcore awaits in 2026, with Melbourne’s The Gloom In The Corner — Mikey Arthur (vocals), Jesse Abdurazak (guitar), Paul Musolino (bass) and Joshua Clinch (drums) — today announcing their third full-length album Royal Discordance, due out on Friday 27 February via SharpTone Records.
Wielding 12 songs set to scintillate the senses and lure you deeper than ever into The Gloom In The Corner‘s universe of cinema-core, today’s announcement of Royal Discordance is also heralded by a new single Angel’s Wrath Whiskey; a theatrical barn-burner that opens with breakneck beats, swirling synths and a flurry of guitars, ultimately building into an anthemic chorus while also advancing the band’s ever-expanding conceptual universe.
“Angel’s Wrath Whiskey lives up to its namesake,” the band shares of their new single. “The first four shots are great, but too much of it will have you breaking down as hard as the end of the song.”
A record that could readily soundtrack an Anime epic, a Netflix smash series, or a sprawling open-world game, Royal Discordance is certainly not your average metalcore album. An action-packed opus hell-bent on sharp narratives and astonishing sonic dexterity, Royal Discordance journeys between an all-out onslaught (previous single Assassination Run) through to cinematic-yet-sinister brutality on Nope (Hollow Point Elysium), grinning chaotic frenzy on You Didn’t Like Me Then (You Won’t Like Me Now), and a double closing sucker punch via the two-track suite Love 1: A Quaver Through the Pale and Love 2: A Walk Amongst The Poppy Fields.
Insatiably showcasing their relentless pursuit for sonic evolution, and recorded in 2024 with producer Jonathan Delese in Nashville, Tennessee, Royal Discordance also ushers in some of Gloom‘s most universal songs to date, all while remaining true to their chaotic core in the process. Whether channeling My Chemical Romance and positivity or penning pit-splitting breakdowns, The Gloom In The Corner balance their tumultuous creative DNA with an album primed for multiple revisits; and one that devoutly treads new ground.
“This album is a concoction of chaos and revelry,” the band shares of Royal Discordance, “a battle of light versus darkness, much like the story and themes covered in the record. If you really thought we were going to do Trinity for a second time, guess again.”
Over the years, The Gloom In The Corner have engineered a space for total sensory immersion via a series of releases, spanning their 2016 debut album Fear Me, through to their Homecoming EP (2017), Flesh & Bones (2019), Ultima Pluvia EP (2020) and their 2022 album Trinity, with the latter commanding a 5/5 star album review from New Noise Magazine, praising it as “a real stunner and a benchmark for metalcore going forward”. Translating their rich sonic universe into a live setting, The Gloom In The Corner have dazzled stages around the globe, spanning Australia, Europe and North America, along with aligning a horde of elite collaborators including Fit For A King‘s Ryan Kirby, Fit For An Autopsy‘s Joe Badolato, Cane Hill‘s Elijah Witt and many more.
The Gloom In The Corner are currently on the road in Europe supporting Swedish metalcore greats Aviana, and will also perform in 2026 as part of the entirely sold out inagural Hellbound Cruise along with Parkway Drive, Polaris, Northlane and more.
Scottish metal titans Bleed From Within are thrilled to announce their very first North American headline run:‘The Zenith Tour’.The 27-date trek will kick off on April 2nd (Worcester, MA) and run all the way through to May 7th (New York, NY), with stops in Montreal, Chicago, LA, and Dallas. Joining the band as special guests are UK metal powerhouse SYLOSIS, along with GREAT AMERICAN GHOST and LIFE CYCLES.
Bleed From Within stated: “The time has finally come! Ever since our first show in the US back in 2023, we knew we had to get over there and headline; the atmosphere was electric. Now, Zenith has given us the perfect platform and we are very proud to announce our very first North American headline tour! The tour lasts for 5 weeks and covers a lot of ground. We cannot wait to bring this show to you all.
Support comes from our very close friends in Sylosis, one of the finest UK metal bands to ever do it. We are also bringing our brothers in Great American Ghost with us once more (they opened the European leg of this tour) and Life Cycles, one of our favourite up & coming bands in the US.
Being from a small town in Scotland, this kind of tour is a dream come true. Made even more special by the incredible package that we’ve been able to put together here. Do not miss these shows!
See you in 2026 – Ali, Davie, Goonzi, Kennedy, Steven”
Confirmed dates for BLEED FROM WITHIN‘s ‘The Zenith Tour‘ are with SYLOSIS, GREAT AMERICAN GHOSTS, and LIFE CYCLES are: 04.02.2026 U.S. Worcester, MA @ The Palladium (upstairs) 04.03.2026 CAN Montreal, QC @ Theatre Beanfield 04.04.2026 CAN Toronto, ON @ Opera House 04.06.2026 U.S. Philadelphia, PA @ Theatre Of The Living 04.07.2026 U.S. Lakewood, OH @ The Roxy 04.08.2026 U.S. Millvale, PA @ Mr. Small’s 04.10.2026 U.S. Detroit, MI @ St. Andrew’s Hall 04.11.2026 U.S. Grand Rapids, MI @ Elevation 04.12.2026 U.S. Chicago, IL @ House Of Blues 04.14.2026 U.S. Minneapolis, MN @ Varsity Theater 04.15.2026 U.S. Lincoln, NE @ Bourbon Theatre 04.17.2026 U.S. Englewood, CO @ Gothic Theatre 04.19.2026 U.S. Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club 04.20.2026 U.S. Seattle, WA @ The Crocodile 04.21.2026 U.S. Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theatre 04.22.2026 U.S. Roseville, CA @ Goldfield Trading Post 04.24.2026 U.S. Los Angeles, CA @ The Regent Theatre 04.25.2026 U.S. Pomona, CA @ The Glass House 04.26.2026 U.S. Phoenix, AZ @ Crescent Ballroom 04.28.2026 U.S. Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live 04.29.2026 U.S. Dallas, TX @ Granada Theater 05.01.2026 U.S. Tampa, FL @ The Orpheum 05.02.2026 U.S. Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade (Hell) 05.03.2026 U.S. Greensboro, NC @ Hangar 1819 05.05.2026 U.S. Richmond, VA @ Canal Club 05.06.2026 U.S. Baltimore, MD @ Nevermore Hall 05.07.2026 U.S. New York, NY @ Gramercy Theatre
WORLDWIDE DATES ‘THE DYING SUN TOUR’ 2026 03.01.2026 UK Edinburgh @ The Liquid Room* 03.05.2026 IE Dublin @ The Academy 03.06.2026 UK Liverpool @ o2 Academy 03.07.2026 UK Leeds @ Stylus 03.08.2026 UK Nottingham @ Rescue Rooms 03.10.2026 UK. Norwich @ Epic Studios 03.12.2026 UK Bristol @ Electric Bristol 03.13.2026 UK Southampton @ The 1865 03.14.2026 UK Birmingham @ o2 Institute *no DISEMBODIED TYRANT or BAES
In the midst of their ongoing and highly successful European tour, Finnish heavy metal powerhouse BATTLE BEAST is giving fans another reason to celebrate. The band has just released ‘Watch The Sky Fall’, a new highlight track from their recently launched albumSteelbound, out now via Nuclear Blast Records (released October 17th).
‘Watch The Sky Fall’ is a high-octane, melodic rock-metal anthem that captures the band’s trademark mix of power, emotion, and electrifying energy. Frontwoman Noora Louhimo delivers a stunning vocal performance that soars over the track’s driving riffs and anthemic choruses.
Accompanying the release is a cinematic music video that intertwines a gripping storyline about a dramatic heist gone wrong with the band’s explosive on-stage presence—offering both a visual and sonic feast for fans of adrenaline-fueled metal.
Songwriter and guitarist Joona Björkroth comments on the song: “Watch The Sky Fall is a classic love song done the Battle Beast way — power, emotion, massive orchestrations, and a one-and-a-half-minute guitar solo part shared between Juuso and me. Life becomes easier with that significant person by your side, whether it’s your partner or a close friend. Whatever comes your way, together you can overcome anything.”
Canadian deathcore titans DESPISED ICON are back with Shadow Work (Nuclear Blast Records), their savage seventh album! A masterclass of relentless speed, crushing grooves, and morbid melodies, it’s the band’s most dynamic and uncompromising effort to date
DESPISED ICON drops ‘Reaper,’ a new collaboration of deathcore titans, featuring Tom Barber (CHELSEA GRIN) and Scott Ian Lewis (CARNIFEX). True to their signature style, the song delivers morbid melodies and massive grooves with relentless intensity. Watch the track video for ‘Reaper’here:
DESPISED ICON are currently touring the U.S. with headliners SANGUISUGABOGG. The 22-date trek includes DEFEATED SANITY, and CORPSE PILE as support and will conclude on November 30th in Columbus, OH. Following the tour, the band will headline 2 sold-out hometown shows on December 6th and 7th at Club Soda.
11.22 Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade 11.23 Charlotte, NC @ The Underground 11.25 Pittsburgh, PA @ Roxian Theatre 11.26 Baltimore, MD @ Baltimore Soundstage 11.28 New York, NY @ Irving Plaza 11.29 Philadelphia, PA @ Union Transfer 11.30 Columbus, OH @ The King of Clubs 12.06 Montreal, QC @ Club Soda *sold out*^ 12.07 Montreal, QC @ Club Soda *sold out*^
Swedish modern rock unit SELF DECEPTION have unleashed their first single via Napalm Records, “Time’s Up”, featuring an absolute hit chorus, fresh hooks and high-energy instrumentals! The track arrives with an official music video. The band is well-known for their explosive fusion of anthemic modern metal and powerful melodic rock. Including their 2009 debut, the band has released six studio albums so far, while racking up millions of streams and views, including their viral 2022 hit “Fight Fire With Gasoline”.
Over the years, SELF DECEPTION have delivered countless high-impact shows, cementing their standing in the scene by sharing stages with the likes of Electric Callboy, Danko Jones and Adept, and playing major international festivals. This year, the band’s European festival summer was followed by a Canadian run, and they’ve already confirmed festival dates for next summer – returning to Sweden Rock Festival and further highlights like Download Festival in the UK and Masters of Rock in Czechia. In spring 2026, the band is set to embark on an Australian headline tour, having previously toured the country as support to Electric Callboy in 2023. Make sure to check out the official music video for “Time’s Up” below!
SELF DECEPTION on “Time’s Up”: “There’s so much anger boiling over these days, this song almost wrote itself. People find unity in rebellion, and that’s exactly what this track is. No more discussion, no more waiting. Tick Tock Time’s Up.”
SELF DECEPTION Live 2026 Australian Tour 2025 23.04.25 AU – Brisbane / The Triffid 24.04.25 AU – Sydney / Manning Bar 25.04.25 AU – Melbourne / Max Watts 26.04.25 AU – Adelaide / Lion Arts Factory 28.04.25 AU – Perth / Magnet House
Festivals 10.06. – 14.06.26 UK – Donington / Download UK 12.06. – 14.06.26 NL – Leeuwarden / Into The Grave 02.05.26 NO – Kopervik / Karmøygeddon Metal Festival 03.06. – 06.06.26 SE – Sölvesborg / Sweden Rock Festival 16.07. – 18.07. AT – Leoben / Area 53 16.07. – 19.07.26 CZ – Vizovice / Masters of Rock
SELF DECEPTION are: Andreas Clark – Vocals Ronny Westphal – Guitar Patrik Carlberg Hallgren – Bass Erik Eklund – Drums
THE ROCK ALCHEMIST – Italian Rock Band from Turin with a strong sonic identity that blends modern rock with progressive, hard, alternative, and pop elements!
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
