SANDNESS have released a new video ‘Not Your Dog’, taken from their upcoming album “Vertigo,” out May 16th, 2025, via Rockshots Records.
Watch the official video for “Not Your Dog”, the brand new single by Italian hard rock power trio SANDNESS. The track is the first preview from their fifth studio album “Vertigo”, an energetic mix of hard rock and power pop with anthemic choruses, driving riffs, and a strong message of self-empowerment.
Produced, recorded, mixed, and mastered by Alessandro Del Vecchio at Ivorytears Music Works Recording Studio, the new album “Vertigo” marks a new creative chapter for the band. Written during a time of personal and professional change, the record embraces a new songwriting approach while staying true to the band’s signature sound. “Not Your Dog” is a powerful and catchy anthem about independence and breaking free from control and expectations. With gritty guitars, punchy rhythms, and bold vocals, the track is perfect for fans of UFO, D-A-D, The Darkness, Y&T, and classic melodic hard rock.
“Vertigo” will be available on CD and limited edition purple vinyl.
Tracklist – Vertigo: 1. Per Aspera Ad Astra 2. The Match 3. Draw The Line 4. From Zero To Hero 5. Back For More 6. Midnight Dance 7. Rock’n’Roll High 8. Not Your Dog 9. Neverending Road 10. Train Of Time
Sandness Line-Up: Mark – Bass, lead and backing vocals Metyou – Drums and backing vocals Robby – Lead and rhythm guitar, lead and backing vocals
Currently hitting venues across North America on his “There’s No Such Thing As Monsters” tour celebrating 20 years of Transylvania 90210, world-renowned fearsome frontman WEDNESDAY 13 returns with the second single cut from his new full-length album, Mid Death Crisis, set to drop on April 25, 2025 via Napalm Records.
Following acclaimed, ultra-catchy latest single “When The Devil Commands”, brand new second single “In Misery” is a spooky rager, scratching the itch of both goth-punk and sleaze metal while deftly ebbing and flowing amid heavy genre influences and an earworm hook!
WEDNESDAY 13 comments about “In Misery”: “There are too many love songs out there about people confessing their love to one another. I wanted to do the exact opposite, and confess the misery of being in a bad relationship. Hopelessly, madly in misery with someone. I see it every day, people miserable together. I see it almost as much as I see people happily together. Some people enjoy misery, and this song is about enjoying that misery as much as someone in Love.”
After returning in 2022 with his widely-acclaimed full-length album Horrifier (#8 US Top New Artist Albums), as well as several major tours supporting his solo work and celebrated Murderdolls reunion shows, the Duke of Spook is back with Mid Death Crisis! WEDNESDAY 13 dubs the album as a fun, campy, “leave-your-brain-at-the-door” rager and a true return to his hard-rocking roots! Produced by guitarist Alex Kane (Life, Sex & Death, Enuff Z’Nuff, Antiproduct) and mixed by Steve Evetts (The Dillinger Escape Plan, Prong, DevilDriver) the album oozes infectious 80s sleaze metal energy.
Eerie introductory track “There’s No Such Thing As Monsters” vibrates with electricity before industrial-tinged “Decease and Desist” kicks in full blast. WEDNESDAY 13’s trademark crooning wastes no time entering the fold as he careens through the high-octane horror anthem. First single “When the Devil Commands” instantly proves itself as a stunner with an unforgettable hook, charging arena rock-laden drum production and chugging guitars, before tracks like “Rotting Away” and “Blood Storm” ensnare with metallic goth-punk energy that will have crowds moving wall to wall. Featuring Faster Pussycat’s Taime Downe on guest vocals, standout heavy rocker “No Apologies” is a fast-romping exorcism of toxic demons, while the triumphant mini-murder ballad “Decapitation” riles up listeners with a catchy lead riff before making a hard left into a theatrical bridge straight out of a sinister 60s sock hop! Ragers like “In Misery”, “Xanaxtasy” and “Sick and Violent” explore various genres of metal, injecting the album with elements of gripping heaviness for any listener, while downtempo stunners “I Hurt You” and “My Funeral” approach a more pensive territory.
Although its title, Mid Death Crisis, may suggest otherwise, WEDNESDAY 13 shows zero signs of stopping on this refreshingly powerful and multi-faceted entry into the band’s hall of horrific history!
Mid Death Crisistrack listing: 1. There’s No Such Thing As Monsters 2. Decease and Desist 3. When the Devil Commands 4. Rotting Away 5. No Apologies (feat. Taime Downe) 6. Decapitation 7. In Misery 8. Blood Storm 9. Xanaxtasy 10. I Hurt You 11. My Funeral 12. Sick and Violent
The North American “There’s No Such Thing As Monsters” tour is happening now – celebrating 20 years of Transylvania 90210 and including a “best of” Murderdolls set!
See below for all tour dates, including the following UK/EU “Summer Blood Storm” headline run.
Remaining “There’s No Such Thing As Monsters” North American Headline Tour w/ Stitched Up Heart, Dead Rabbits, I Ya Toyah 28.03.25 US – San Antonio, TX / Paper Tiger 29.03.25 US – Dallas, TX / Trees 30.03.25 US – Houston, TX / Warehouse Live 01.04.25 US – Birmingham, AL / Saturn 02.04.25 US – Knoxville, TN / Open Chord 04.04.25 US – Atlanta, GA / The Loft @ Centerstage 05.04.25 US – Raleigh, NC / Chapel Of Bones 06.04.25 US – Greenville, SC / Radio Room 08.04.25 US – Baltimore, MD / The Recher 09.04.25 US – Leesburg, VA / Tally Ho 10.04.25 US – Sayreville, NJ / Starland Ballroom 12.04.25 US – Hampton Beach, NH / Wallys 13.04.25 CA – Montreal, QC / Foufounes Electrique 15.04.25 CA – Toronto, ON / Lee’s Palace 16.04.25 US – Buffalo, NY / Rec Room 18.04.25 US – New York, NY / The Gramercy 19.04.25 US – Stroudsburg, PA / Sherman Theater 20.04.25 US – Lititz, PA / Mickey’s Black Box 22.04.25 US – Pittsburgh, PA / Crafthouse 23.04.25 US – Cleveland, OH / Mercury 25.04.25 US – Columbus, OH / The Kings Of Clubs 26.04.25 US – Flint, MI / Machine Shop 27.04.25 US – Cadillac, MI / Venue Event Center 29.04.25 US – Joliet, IL / The Forge 30.04.25 US – Madison, WI / The Annex 02.05.25 US – Denver, CO / Oriental Theater 03.05.25 US – Colorado Springs, CO / Black Sheep
“Summer Blood Storm” UK/EU Headline Tour w/ Fearless Vampire Killers (UK dates only) 24.07.25 UK – Buckley / Tivoli 25.07.25 UK – EBBW Vale / Steelhouse Festival 26.07.25 UK – Birmingham / Asylum 27.07.25 UK – Preston / The Blitz 29.07.25 UK – Sheffiled / Corporation 30.07.25 UK – Brighton / Chalk 03.08.25 CZ – Prague / Rock Cafe 05.08.25 AT – Vienna / Simm City * 06.08.25 AT – Salzburg / Rockhouse 07.08.25 DE – Saarbrücken / The Garage * 08.08.25 BE – Kortrijk / Alcatraz Festival 09.08.25 NL – Utrecht / De Helling * w/ Static X
WEDNESDAY 13 is: Wednesday 13 – Lead Vocals / Guitar Jack Tankersley – Guitar Troy Doebbler – Bass Mike Dupke – Drums Ashes – Lead Guitar
Transporting the listener back to the hottest era in hard rock history, Austrian hard rock powerhouse VULVARINE deliver a fierce statement with their explosive opening track “Equal, Not the Same”, taken from their upcoming album, Fast Lane, out this Friday, March 28, 2025 via Napalm Records!
VULVARINE are primed to drop jaws around the world! Fueled by sharp-edged riffs and relentless energy, “Equal, Not the Same” captures the frustration of being unheard and the fierce determination to stand tall. With its raw intensity and confrontational spirit, the third single is accompanied by a pulse-pumping official music video and offers another taste of an album that refuses to back down.
VULVARINE recently spread their signature rock’n’roll sound in cities across Europe on the second leg of Thundermother’s Dirty & Divine tour, also featuring Napalm Records label mates Cobra Spell.
VULVARINE on their new single “Equal, Not the Same”: “‘Equal, Not the Same’ is a powerful anthem for gender equality, emphasizing that equality doesn’t mean erasing individuality. The song confronts the frustration of women standing up to dominance and being silenced under the guise of care. It’s a bold reminder to respect boundaries and celebrate differences.”
Influenced by bands such as Girlschool, The Runaways and The Donnas, VULVARINE defines their own sound as “vulvarock”: a unique fusion of high energy rock’n’roll, heavy metal and glam, topped up with punk and blues elements. Following their debut album, Unleashed (2020), and 2023’s Witches Brew EP, on Fast Lane, VULVARINE head full speed into a new adventure filled with adrenaline and authenticity.
VULVARINE on the new album: “Fast Lane captures the whirlwind of creativity and energy that has driven us as a band. The album came together in an intense but exciting process, where we pushed our limits, worked with incredible people, and poured everything we had into the music. Signing with Napalm Records is a huge milestone, and we’re ready to hit the fast lane and dive headfirst into this new adventure.”
While remaining uncompromising and real, VULVARINE impresses with a variety of soundscapes on Fast Lane. The explosive opening track “The Drugs, the Love and the Pain” sets the scene for the rest of the album: rebellious, action-packed, raw, punky – and irresistibly catchy. “Ancient Soul” shows the softer side of VULVARINE while “Demons” dives into darker waters. VULVARINE’s strong rhythm section shines especially bright on “Alright Tonight”, and “Equal, Not the Same” is particularly refreshing and empowering. “Fool”, co-written with German producer Felix Heldt (Dominum, Feuerschwanz, Visions Of Atlantis), surprises with a different tone while remaining true to the sound and spirit of the band. “Polly the Trucker” is an ode to the highway, a classic rock’n’roll anthem with a modern touch, featuring raspy vocals and incredible guitars. VULVARINE brings in yet another highlight with an electrifying cover of Modern Talking’s “Cheri Cheri Lady”, featuring a powerful guitar solo from Thundermother’s Filippa Nässil, before wrapping the album up with pensive track “She’ll Come Around”.
On Fast Lane, VULVARINE soars to the next level with both songwriting and high-quality production without losing their edge. The album was produced in Vienna and Wiener Neustadt as a collaboration of three different producers: Thomas Zwanzger of Stressstudio, Dietmar Baumgartner of Sonar Music Productions and Engel Mayr (formerly of Russkaja) of Studio Mäusepalast, resulting in a cohesive work and VULVARINE’s strongest album yet. Fast Lane is a multifaceted and honest high-octane rock’n’roll extravaganza with no filler: the 11-track offering is packed with the very best of one of the most promising bands in the scene.
Fast Lane tracklisting: 1. The Drugs, the Love and the Pain 2. Ancient Soul 3. Heads Held High 4. Demons 5. Alright Tonight 6. Equal, Not the Same 7. Fool 8. Polly the Trucker 9. Dark Red 10. Cheri Cheri Lady (feat. Filippa Nässil) 11. She’ll Come Around
VULVARINE live 2025:
Dirty & Divine Tour EU/UK – Supporting Thundermother w/ Cobra Spell 28.03.25 AT – Vienna / Szene Wien 29.03.25 DE – Munich / Backstage 30.03.25 CH – Pratteln / Z7 Konzertfabrik 01.04.25 DE – Aschaffenburg / Colos-Saal 02.04.25 DE – Bochum / Zeche 04.04.25 DE – Obertraubling / Airport-Eventhall 05.04.25 DE – Hanover / Capitol 06.04.25 NL – Utrecht / Tivoli Vredenburg – Pandora
Festivals 2025: 21.06.24 AT – Ried im Innkreis / KiK Open Air Festival 23.07.24 SI – Tolmin / Tolminator Festival
Winter 2025: 28.11.25 DE – Hamburg / Headcrash 29.11.25 DE – Düsseldorf / Ratinger Hof 05.12.25 DE – Munich / Backstage (Club) 06.12.25 AT – Graz / Explosiv 07.12.25 AT – Vienna / Arena 12.12.25 AT – Steyr / Röda
VULVARINE are: Bea Heartbeat – Drums Robin Redbreast – Bass Sandy Dee – Guitar Suzy Q – Vocals
Greek heavy metallers NIGHTSTEEL are back with their blistering new single, “Warlord’s Betrayal”, that is sure to captivate fans of the band and many others! This crushing masterpiece features the band’s signature heavy riffing, thunderous drumming and the breathtaking vocals of Travis Wills (Crimson Glory), putting NIGHTSTEEL on the map as one of the new hot names in the heavy metal scene.
“Warlord’s Betrayal” is more than just a song – it’s the climactic continuation of the saga that began with NIGHTSTEEL’s self-titled debut single. Picking up where the first chapter left off, this tense and powerful track closes the curtain on the epic battles that have defined the band’s story-driven sound. Accompanied by a stunning lyric video, the single brings the narrative to life with intense, cinematic war-torn scenes that amplify the song’s raw energy and emotional depth.
“We wanted to take our fans deeper into the world we started building with our debut single”, says Bill. “‘Warlord’s Betrayal’ is the payoff – an unrelenting, betrayal-fueled finale that ties the story together while hitting harder than ever. This is the second song I wrote after ‘Nightsteel’, and Travis delivered the vocals exactly as I imagined. I wanted the song to have the perfect mix of power and emotion. It’s in a way related to the self-titled song, and that’s why the video is like a continuation of it. If you fancy the homonymous song, you’re gonna dig this one as well”.
“‘Warlord’s Betrayal’ is a great song, up tempo and in your face… definitely a song to get a speeding ticket with… great melodies and hooks, I hope you love it as much as I do”!, comments Travis Wills.
Guitarist Jasmin elaborates:
“Bill is a real perfectionist – nothing is finished until every detail is just right. I even reached a point where, even in my sleep, I saw myself shredding! This song is one of my favorites on the album, and I’m really proud of everything we achieved”.
Drummer Mike notes:
“Had a blast laying down the drums for this beast of a song. Shoutout to my buddy Bill for crafting this masterpiece and to Travis for crushing the vocals. Metalheads, this one’s for you”!
Fans of NIGHTSTEEL’s debut will recognize the seamless blend of musical ferocity and storytelling prowess, while newcomers will be drawn in by the sheer power of this heavy metal anthem. Available now, “Warlord’s Betrayal” invites listeners to hit play and experience the climactic end of this unforgettable metal odyssey.
NIGHTSTEEL’s debut album is a must-listen for fans of classic heavy/power metal and acts such as Judas Priest, Savatage, Helloween, Queensryche, Iron Maiden, Riot, Accept, Bonfire, Crimson Glory, and Manowar. So, mark your calendars: “Nightsteel” will be released on April 11th, 2025, through Cosmic Fire Records, available on digipak CD, a limited black vinyl edition (only 300 copies), and digital platforms.
Secure your copy now by pre-ordering or pre-saving “Nightsteel” at THIS LOCATION
Tracklist:
Nightsteel (feat. Travis Wills)
Darkness Reigns (feat. Travis Wills)
Screams of Agony (feat. Travis Wills
Warlord’s Betrayal (feat. Travis Wills)
Whispers of the Heart (feat. Rob Lundgren & Igor Paspalj)
Eternal Fight (feat. Craig Cairns)
Calm Lake (feat. Mauro Elias)
Win or Lose (feat. Craig Cairns)
Panagioti (feat. Mauro Elias)
Damned Sorrows (feat. Mauro Elias)
Carry On (feat. Travis Wills & Igor Paspalj) [CD bonus track]
About NIGHTSTEEL:
Nightsteel is a brand-new Greek metal band that embodies the spirit of classic 80s metal, reviving the magic of the genre in a very special way. Their music will take you back to the old glory days of the 80’s when heavy metal music was on top of the game!
It all started back in 2022 with an idea that songwriter & bassist Bill Sam had and that is how Nightsteel was born. While working on some old demo songs along with new ones, he asked his friend and drummer Mike Foudotos to join the band and take the project to the next level.
After working with some local vocalists, Bill decided to go a step further and work with some of the most notable and up-and-coming vocalists in the metal scene. He first contacted Travis Wills (Crimson Glory, Infidel Rising), who was blown away by the songs and agreed to sing on the album. Unfortunately, due to Travis’ busy recording and touring schedule, he wasn’t able to finish all of the songs, so Bill also enlisted Craig Cairns (Tailgunner, ex Induction), Rob Lundgren (Reveal, Mystery Moon), and Mauro Elias to sing on the remaining songs. In addition, the virtuoso guitar player Igor Paspalj (Guitarist of the Year 2020 by Guitar World and Guitar Player magazines), agreed to play solos on two songs. The line-up was completed with Jasmin M. on guitars and keys.
NIGHTSTEEL are: Bill Sam – Bass, songwriting, backing vocals Travis Wills – Vocals, backing vocals Igor Paspalj – Lead guitars Jasmin M. – Guitars, keys Craig Cairns – Vocals, backing vocals Rob Lundgren – Vocals, backing vocals Mauro Elias – Vocals, backing vocals Mike Foudotos – Drums
The re-imagined singles Yule (Revisited) & Ginnungagap (Revisited) highlight the mythic and cyclical themes at the core of Sowulo’s body of work. Both tracks offer a renewed interpretation of the project’s foundational sound.
Rooted in Norse mythology and Anglo-Saxon mysticism, Sowulo is led by multi-instrumentalist and composer Faber Horbach, whose compositions function as both ritual and meditation. These new versions reflect the evolution of Sowulo’s musical direction, shaped by the current live lineup and an ongoing exploration of cyclical spirituality.
Yule (Revisited) Originally written in 2012, Yule was the first composition created for Sowulo. It captures the spirit of Midwinter—where darkness will give way to light, and endings carry the seeds of new beginnings. The track serves as a ritualistic moment of stillness and reflection within the live set.
“This was the very first song I ever wrote for Sowulo, composed sometime in 2012 on the piano for the ‘Alvenrad’ album.” Faber explains.
“The song was born from my own yearning to create music for celebrating the turning of the seasons, to accompany the pagan feasts that honour the eternal cycle of nature.”
Ginnungagap (Revisited) Inspired by Norse cosmology, Ginnungagap evokes the primordial void from which existence emerged. First composed for the sophomore ‘SOL’ album in 2016, the revisited version enhances the original’s focus on balance—between chaos and form, emptiness and life. It remains a central expression of Sowulo’s mythic and spiritual foundation.
“Originally composed around 2014 on piano, I then reworked the parts to suit the Celtic harp and Irish bouzouki.” Faber mentions.
“From there, we added viola, Irish whistle, vocals, and percussion. The song expresses the concept of the universe’s origin, as told in ancient Scandinavian mythology.”
Featuring historical instruments, ancient languages, and a thematic focus on nature’s cycles, SOWULO’s work continues to explore immersive soundscapes grounded in ancestral tradition. These revisited tracks function not merely as reinterpretations, but as sonic rebirths of the project as it is ushered into a new era. As new material from SOWULO begins to take shape, these two revisited compositions offer a timely reflection on the project’s origins—and a glimpse of what lies ahead.
The revisited versions of “Yule” and “Ginnungagap” will be performed live for the first time during SOWULO’s upcoming tour across Europe: April 30: Nijmegen, NL @ Doornroosje May 1: Stuttgart, DE @ Im Wizemann May 2: Rillieux-la-Pape, FR @ Ô Totem Live May 3: Bruguières, FR @ Festival Echos et Merveilles* May 4: Paris, FR @ Petit Bain
SOWULO is the work of multi-instrumentalist and composer Faber Horbach, and is inspired by Anglo-Saxon and Viking-age mysticism and philosophy. Captivated by the cyclical nature of existence and an animistic worldview, Faber is determined to express his spiritual path through his music.
With lyrics in Anglo-Saxon and historical instruments, Sowulo creates an immersive sonic universe that challenges both the creator and listener to go on an inner journey and to invoke cyclical wisdom from deep within.
Sowulo means ‘Sun’ in proto-germanic. The music follows our connection with the Sun and tells the story of our inner and outer cycles of day and night, the four seasons, birth and death.
Glasgow’s DVNE have just announced a full European tour in support of their latest album Voidkind! See the dates below.
DVNE 01/05/2025 UK Glasgow – Cathouse 02/05/2025 UK Leeds – Key Club 03/05/2025 UK Nottingham – Rescue Rooms 04/05/2025 UK Norwich – Waterfront 06/05/2025 BE Sint Niklas – De Casino 07/05/2025 NL Groningen – Vera 09/05/2025 NO Oslo – Desertfest 10/05/2025 SE Stockholm – Bar Brooklyn 11/05/2025 DK Copenhagen – Beta 13/05/2025 DE Berlin – Cassiopeia 14/05/2025 PL Poznan – Pod Minoga 15/05/2025 PL Warsaw – Voodoo 16/05/2025 AT Vienna – Escape 18/05/2025 SI Ljubjiana – KUD Channel Zero 19/05/2025 HR Zagreb – Klub Mocvara 20/05/2025 RS Novi Sad – SKCNS Fabrika 21/05/2025 BG Sofia – Pave Club 22/05/2025 GR Thessaloniki – 8ball Club 23/05/2025 GR Larissa – Skyland 24/05/2025 GR Athens – Gazarte 27/05/2025 IT Bologna – Feakout Club 28/05/2025 CH Martngy – Caves Du Manoir 29/05/2025 CH Zurich – Exil 30/05/2025 DE Mainz – Schon Schön 31/05/2025 NL Haarlem – Patronaat 01/06/2025 UK London – Oslo Hackney 12/06/2025 CZ Hradec Kralove – Rock For People 08/08/2025 BE Kortrijk – Alcatraz Festival 16/08/2025 UK Bristol – Arctangent Festival
Forged in Edinburgh in 2013 by Frenchman Victor Vicart and native Scot Dudley Tait, DVNE have been building a powerful head of steam since their second album, 2021’s kaleidoscopically mesmerizing Etemen Ænka, their first release for the legendary Metal Blade Records label, and a concerted hike up the greasy pole for this enigmatic outfit. The record ultimately enabled DVNE to embark on UK and European headlining tours and win spots at such discerning festivals as Hellfest, ArcTanGent, Desertfest, Damnation, and Resurrection. A live EP of reimagined album tunes, 2022’s Cycles Of Asphodel, kept up their profile while satiating demand from a rapidly mushrooming fanbase, and now in 2024, stunning third album Voidkind looks set to propel this expanded five-piece line-up (welcoming Maxime Keller on keyboards) to the top of their game.
The songs on Voidkind are more pointed, direct, and memorable, yet the soundscapes retain the radiant, evolving, and hypnotic flow, the effect achieved with fewer layers of sonic ornamentation, consciously urging closer to DVNE‘s incendiary live sound. Thematically, Voidkind carries on with the band’s narrative which traces a religious group through the generation line from the beginning to its end while the record’s stunning artwork depicts the main motif of this chapter, namely, “a godlike entity seducing and luring followers through their dreams and these followers’ multigenerational journey to reach their god dimension.”
Watch DVNE‘s previously released video for “Plerõma” at THIS LOCATION.
Voidkind was recorded between September and November 2023 in Edinburgh at Craigiehall Temple and Byres Farm in Scotland and features the stunning artwork of Felix Abel Klaer.
Voidkind is currently available on CD and digital formats as well as 2xLP.
Kimmo Kuusniemi’s ASA unveil the long-overdue release of "Collective Failure" + first music video for title-track! Check it out and stay tuned for more news! Click image to watch the video
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