MATTHEW KIICHI HEAFY’s Original Soundtrack for Comic Series ‘True Believers’ Out Now

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Matthew Kiichi Heafy, mastermind and frontman of the metal band Trivium (who are currently on their North American Tour with Bullet for My Valentine), unleashed an original 30-minute soundtrack for the crowd-funded slasher comic series True Believers, co-written by New York Times bestselling Bram Stoker Award-winner Stephen Graham Jones (The Only Good Indians, My Heart is a Chainsaw) and Denver Post bestselling writer Joshua Viola (Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver, It Came from the Multiplex), with interior artwork by Ben Matsuya. The blood-soaked series features official cameos from horror and pop culture icons like Jamie Lee Curtis, R. L. Stine, Devon Sawa, GWAR, Matthew Kiichi Heafy, and more. 

Purchase/Stream: https://link.fixtmusic.com/TrueBelievers_Score

True Believers goes beyond the page, offering fans unique merch like latex masks, prop weapons, and soundtrack editions on vinyl, CD, and cassette, creating an immersive horror experience like no other. The score is available for pre-order from FiXT in partnership with Bit Bot Media, the new multi-media company from Klayton and Josh Viola. The full soundtrack was released on April 24, 2025.

This beast of a score slams together Heafy’s skull-crushing guitar riffs and pummeling intensity with spine-chilling, synth-drenched vibes that scream John Carpenter’s horror legacy, where Halloween meets a mosh pit. This isn’t just a soundtrack, it’s a sonic bloodbath that proves Heafy’s a genre-smashing titan, fusing metal’s raw fury with the twisted pulse of graphic storytelling. 

The soundtrack’s centerpiece, “Too Far Gone,” highlights Heafy’s intense vocals and guitar prowess, paying homage to classic horror cinema.

Matthew Kiichi Heafy is a Japanese-born American musician best known as the guitarist and lead vocalist for heavy metal band Trivium.

The True Believers soundtrack is available now on all platforms from FiXT. For more information on Matthew Kiichi Heafy, be sure to follow him at the links below.

Tracklist:
Dance of the Dead
On the Run
The Expanse
Killr Theme
Showdown
Too Far Gone
Castlemania
Scissors
Tension
Snowstorm, Avalanche, and Inundation

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Bit Bot is a dynamic entertainment company dedicated to producing and distributing high-quality media, from films and video games to graphic novels and beyond. Founded by acclaimed musician Klayton (Celldweller, Scandroid), bestselling author Joshua Viola, and music industry veteran James Rhodes.
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TOMMY HARRISON GROUP Release New Single ‘Fury Unleashed’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 25, 2025
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TOMMY HARRISON GROUP have released a new single ‘Fury Unleashed’, taken from their upcoming EP ‘Fight To Survive’, coming out 30th May. 

Tommy Harrison Group is an Orlando, FL based hard rock band. Originally starting as an instrumental trio with diverse influences in classic hard rock, metal and jazz, Harrison’s first, self-titled album was released in 2017. Since, Harrison has moved towards his hard rock roots and enlisted the vocal talents of Mark Kaleiwahea for a new 2025 EP release, ‘Fight to Survive‘ (From the Ashes Records). Kaleiwahea is most recognized as the long-time vocalist and guitarist for Honolulu based Sacred Rite, a powerful force in the underground metal scene in the 1980s and 1990s, a group still active to this day. 

Like Kaleiwahea, Harrison is native to Hawai’i and are both now residents of Florida. Harrison is best known for his time in the Denver band, Dogs of Pleasure, and time in the Hollywood club scene in the early 1990s with Aristocratic Trash, voted a top band by Music Connection magazine in 1992. Harrison is also known as an academic – this rocking professor is on the faculty at the University of Central Florida.

Joined by drummer Joshua Priest, Tommy Harrison Group’s powerful riffs coupled with melodic sensibilities makes the EP ‘Fight to Survive’ accessible by a wide audience, while bringing appeal to a classic hard rock and metal fan base. Tommy Harrison Group will be releasing a series of singles in spring/summer 2025, leading in to the release of the full EP on 30th May. Ideal for playlists suited towards their classic metal influences of Iron Maiden and Judas Priest, Fight to Survive will also be a good fit for playlists that include hard rock groups ranging from Breaking Benjamin to Three Days Grace.

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ABIGAIL WILLIAMS Reveal Details of Upcoming Album “A Void Within Existence”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 25, 2025
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American black metal act ABIGAIL WILLIAMS returns with “A Void Within Existence,“ the long-anticipated sixth full-length album and the follow-up to 2019’s critically acclaimed “Walk Beyond the Dark”. Set for release on July 18th via Agonia Records, the record marks a new chapter in the band’s relentless evolution – an album that not only expands upon the atmospheric darkness and melodic brutality of its predecessor, but pushes further into extremes, both sonically and emotionally.

Produced by frontman Ken Sorceron and mixed by renowned engineer Dave Otero (Aborted,Akhlys), “A Void Within Existence” is a scorched offering of black metal transcendence: harrowing, cinematic, and utterly uncompromising. Drums are performed by the virtuosic Mike Heller (Fear Factory, Ghost Bath), whose work here blurs the line between precision and chaos.

Lyrically, the album dives deep into existential themes of loss, disintegration, and unreality. Tracks like “Still Nights” and “No Less Than Death” reflect on identity through surreal and fragmented images – distant lights, poisoned memories, dreams where “there is no pain.” Elsewhere, songs like “Embrace The Chasm” and “Life, Disconnected” summon visions of cosmic dread and personal oblivion, confronting the listener with raw emotion and esoteric vision.

The record is accompanied by striking cover art from Eliran Kantor (Testament, Bloodbath), whose visual interpretation mirrors the inner desolation and mythic scope of the music.

“This record was born in the quiet hours, when everything felt hollow,” Sorceron reflects. “«A Void Within Existence» isn’t just a title – it’s a feeling I couldn’t shake while writing. There’s a loneliness threaded through these songs that came from somewhere deeper than I expected. The world outside was falling apart, and in a way, so was the one inside. I wanted to push beyond the limits we explored on «Walk Beyond the Dark». Sonically, emotionally, spiritually – nothing was off-limits. I produced the album to stay close to that vision, and with Dave Otero on the mix and Mike Heller behind the kit, everything came to life exactly how I heard it in my head: raw, vast, and crushing. This is a record about absence. About peeling away what isn’t real – examining the void left behind. If there’s anything left after that – maybe it’s the truth. Maybe it’s just the void. Either way, this is the most honest I’ve ever been. «A Void Within Existence» is more than an album. It’s a crucible – a journey through the fire where only shadow and silence remain.”

Surpassing its 20th year of existence (having been formed in 2004), ABIGAIL WILLIAMS has upgraded its formula to a quartet, comprising Ken Sorceron (ex-Aborted, ex-The Faceless, Vale Of Pnath, Nachtmystium) on vocals and guitars, Vance Valenzuela (Vale Of Pnath) on guitars, John Porada (ex-Nachtmystium, ex-Wolvhammer) on bass and Mike Heller (Fear Factory, Malignancy) on drums. With Sorceron retaining his leading role, the band expands on its unique and intensive sound, forged throughout five studio albums, and anchored in black metal with shades of death metal & symphonic metal.

Tracklisting:
1. Life, Disconnected
2. Void Within
3. Nonexistence
4. Still Nights
5. Talk To Your Sleep
6. Embrace The Chasm
7. No Less Than Death

Line-up:
Ken Sorceron – vocals, guitars
Vance Valenzuela – guitars
John Porada – bass
Mike Heller – drums

ABIGAIL WILLIAMS on-line:
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LAMASHTU Unleash First Chapters of Music Book ‘The Story of Eli’

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Sweden’s female-fronted symphonic metal powerhouse LAMASHTU continues to push creative boundaries with the release of a genre-defying concept: a music book. Titled The Story of Eli, the band will unveil the first three chapters of this immersive audio experience on April 29–30 and May 1.

Part audiobook, part soundtrack, The Story of Eli invites fans to dive into the rich lore and haunting beauty of the Lamashtu universe. Combining narrative storytelling and original music, this innovative format transforms their 2021 Swedish-language novel Eli and its companion album Tro (Lamashtu’s third release) into a compelling new form of musical expression.

“There are many ways to tell a story,” says frontwoman and writer Sandra Mattsson. “This music book is about merging art forms to deepen the emotional impact — it’s not just music, and it’s not just a book. It’s a complete experience.”

These are the first three chapters (of seven) of the original story, and the band is eager to know if fans want the rest.

Credits:

  • Written by Sandra Mattsson
  • Translated by Ian Manning
  • Production: Ian Manning (recording, mixing, mastering)
  • Narration: Elias Hartwood
  • Directed and engineered by Elias Hartwood, Hartwood Voiceover, LLC
  • Text © 2025 Sandra Mattsson & Vildhallon Publishing
  • Production © 2025 Sandra Mattsson, Ian Manning & Lamashtu

Listen to “The Story of Eli – A Music Book” on all major platforms starting April 29.

Buy the original Swedish book Eli: Vildhallon Webshop
Explore more of Elias Hartwood’s work: eliashartwood.com
Check out Eldritch Bass: eldritchbass

As if that weren’t enough, Lamashtu is also gearing up to: Re-release their third album, Tro, in English this July + Drop a brand-new single, “Bli Min” in August to mark their 10th anniversary.

Stream their latest album Längtan: Listen here
CD available via Aural Webstore

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RONNIE ROMERO Shares Live Video ‘I’ve Been Losing You’ from Upcoming Album

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Legendary singer Ronnie Romero is pleased to share the live version of “I’ve Been Losing You”, taken from his upcoming live album, “Live At Rock Imperium Festival”, set for release on May 23rd, 2025, via Frontiers Music Srl.

“Live At Rock Imperium Festival” sees Romero delivering an impressive musical performance in front of a huge passionate audience, in one of the biggest European festivals, the Spanish Rock Imperium Festival, including songs from the first solo and some other highlights like the Dio cover “Rainbow In The Dark”.

Pre-Order “Live At Rock Imperium Festival” HERE

Ronnie Romero commented on the new single, by saying: “This is probably the song from my solo album the people enjoy and sing along the most in our shows! Catchy and melodic Hard Rock. This is a song I wrote a few years ago, way before I was thinking of a solo album, so it makes me feel very proud, and happy that everyone can listen to it now!”

Talking about the album, he added: “I really wanted to have a live album out, to show everybody how much I enjoy playing music and the capabilities of the musicians I have by my side! It is also a step forward in my solo career. And no better place than my beloved Rock Imperium Festival in Spain! Thanks a lot to Frontiers Music, Manu Giménez, Andy C, and my band for making this possible! I hope that everyone will enjoy this performance!”

The tracklist is mostly based on Ronnie’s latest solo album “Too Many Lies, Too Many Masters”, which marks the first time that Romero has been involved with 100% of the songwriting on an album he sings on. 

Romero also co-produced the album with Andy C., marking another first for Romero. While these ‘firsts” certainly add to the excitement for the album, it is the songs that truly take center stage. Romero’s voice is completely at home on this diverse, hard rockin’ set which is certainly going to please any fan of his vocal style and his work with his other bands. 

Romero’s voice and prolific musical activity have brought him to the forefront of the hard rock/metal scene where he can be seen/heard with Ritchie Blackmore’s Rainbow, The Michael Schenker Group, Lords of Black, The Ferrymen, Sunstorm, and the recently launched Elegant Weapons with Judas Priest guitarist Richie Faulkner. With an impressive discography already under his belt, “Too Many Lies, Too Many Masters” is arguably the crown jewel of Romero’s recorded output thus far. 

“Too Many Lies, Too Many Masters” follows Romero’s first two solo albums, both covers albums. 2023’s “Raised On Heavy Radio” saw Romero paying tribute to legendary artists from the metal world like Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, Accept, Metallica, and more. It also featured special guests like Gus G. (Firewind, Ozzy Osbourne), Chris Caffery (Savatage, Spirits of Fire), Roland Grapow (Masterplan, Helloween), and more. 

Romero’s first solo album, “Raised On Radio”, featured covers of classics that meant something special to Romero over the years and helped forge this talented singer’s musical style. Songs by legendary acts like Survivor, Bad Company, Foreigner, Queen, Led Zeppelin, and more were given Romero’s talented vocal treatment.

“Live At Rock Imperium Festival” Tracklist:

1.    Castaway On The Moon
2.    I’ve Been Losing You
3.    Chased By Shadows
4.    Ferryman
5.    Too Many Lies Too Many Masters
6.    Crossroad
7.    Not Just A Nightmare
8.    The Last Ship
9.    Vengeance
10.    Rainbow In The Dark

Line Up:
Ronnie Romero – Vocals
Jose Rubio – Guitars
Fran Gil Torres – Keyboards
Andy C. – Drums
Aurelian Dinca – Bass Guitar/Vocals

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POSTMORTAL Unveil New Single ‘Decay of Paradise’ from Upcoming Debut Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 25, 2025
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Polish funeral death doom entity POSTMORTAL have unveiled the second taste of their upcoming debut album “Profundis Omnis” with an exclusive premiere of the single “Decay of Paradise”, now streaming at No Clean Singing.

“Decay of Paradise” offers a harrowing journey through slow-burning riffs, cavernous growls, and an overwhelming sense of sorrow — a compelling glimpse into the bleak expanse POSTMORTAL are poised to explore.

Stream the track at THIS LOCATION.

POSTMORTAL will release “Profundis Omnis” on May 9th 2025 via Aesthetic Death.

Meticulously crafted with an unwavering passion for the genre, this release sees the band channel the bleak, monolithic essence of funeral doom’s greats. With a deep understanding of the style’s fundamental elements, POSTMORTAL shape their sound into a crushing and immersive experience, delivering an interpretation that is both hauntingly atmospheric and devastatingly heavy.

Tracklist:

1. Fallen
2. Darkest Desire
3. Decay of Paradise
4. Prophecy of the Endless
5. Queen of Woe
6. The Masterpiece of the Thing That Once Was but Will Never Be

The idea to create a funeral doom band was born in 2015 during the Czech metal music festival Brutal Assault, where most original members of the band were present: Michał (guitar), Karol (guitar), Sludge (bass) and Kamila (drums).
In those days POSTMORTAL was officially created, joined soon by Dawid (vocals), and Sludge later replaced by Paweł. Rehearsals and writing of the first songs began and by late 2017/early 2018, the band were able to do two gigs in their hometown of Krakow, the only gigs to date.
In April 2018, Karol was replaced by Kamil and the band recorded the EP “Soil”. Shortly after these recordings, the drummer left the band.
Despite a lenghty search, it was not possible to find her successor and as a result the band went into hiatus.

In 2024, two original members, Dawid and Michał decided to reactivate POSTMORTAL as a two-person project with ideas and focus on creating a debut studio album. In the same year, “Profundis Omnis” was recorded, adapting tracks that were mostly written during the band’s early period.

Monolithic, bleak and primal – POSTMORTAL embraces the atmosphere of funeral doom overlords such as Thergothon, Tyranny, The Funeral Orchestra, Catacombs, Evoken.

Line-up:
Michał Skupień – music
Dawid Dunikowski – vocals, lyrics

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