Japanese rock force coldrain have unveiled their third single, “FREE FALL”, taken from their upcoming EP “OPTIMIZE” . The single dives deeper into the band’s signature mixture of melodic intensity and raw emotion, delivering a song that could become a fans favorite anthem. “FREE FALL” follows coldrain’s latest single releases “INCOMPLETE” and “CHASING SHADOWS”. The upcoming EP “OPTIMIZE” will feature five tracks in total and will be released digital on all platforms October 24th, 2025, via Century Media Records.
On January 16th, blackened deathcore quintet Ov Sulfur will release their sophomore album, Endless, via Century Media Records. Propelled by the vocalizations of frontman Ricky Hoover, Ov Sulfur pushes the boundaries of their deathcore origins on this upcoming record, simultaneously embracing black metal while exploring a surprising degree of melody that never dilutes their genre-decimating approach. Watch the video for the new single “Evermore”, now here.
“Until Now” is the latest single from Chinese Mongolian progressive metal collective NINE TREASURES. The track appears on the band’s stunning Seeking The Absolute full-length, set for release on October 24th via Metal Blade Records.
Offers vocalist/guitarist Askhan on the track, “The first riff of ‘Until Now’ came to life in early 2021, and it eventually became the opening chapter of this album. After releasing our last record, Wisdom Eyes, we kept writing new material, but nothing felt right. We didn’t want to repeat ourselves – we were searching for something more honest, more satisfying. So we scrapped over twenty songs and started from scratch. It was a heavy moment. We had no idea what direction to take, whether we’d even be able to finish the album, or if any of it would succeed. We were deep in a fog of uncertainty.
“Then one morning, while playing the tovshuur [Mongolian plucked musical instrument], I stumbled upon a sliding riff that just clicked. We kept refining it again and again until it became the final version – recorded, once again, in Los Angeles. Midway through, the track breaks into a stream-of-consciousness improvisation, wild and free. Every time we perform it, it feels like riding a wave that just keeps rising and rolling. We get completely lost in it and we love it.”
Watch the band’s previously released video for “Real Dream” HERE.
Formed by vocalist/guitarist Askhan in 2010 in the autonomous region of Inner Mongolia in China, NINE TREASURES delivers a unique combination of heavy metal and traditional Mongolian instrumentation, utilizing both conventional vocals and Mongolian throat singing. Guitars, bass, and drums collide with indigenous string instruments including the balalaika and the morin khuur (horsehead fiddle), resulting in a sonic kaleidoscope that follows no set template. NINE TREASURES moves easily from a straight-up headbanging style to the more atmospheric progressive style. Guitar-wise, Askhan infuses a lot of Mongolian playing techniques and songwriting logic into his playing and is excited for the “fresh blood” it adds to the band’s sound. The quintet’s varied approaches and universal messaging will allow them to tour with any musically progressive band, be it Amon Amarth or Tool.
Playing 100-plus festival shows and headlining gigs per year in Asia, to audiences of up to 50,000, and with four albums to their name, NINE TREASURES are at the top of their proverbial game and ready to conquer the Western world. Seeking The Absolute is their first record for Metal Blade, and first LP to have a worldwide release.
With equal parts fury and finesse, Irish thrash-death outfit UNMAKER proudly announce the release of their second studio assault, ‘Status Zero’ out now, 1st October. Following the critical buzz around their debut Limb from Limb, the band return more focused, more brutal, and more unrelenting than ever.
ABOUT “STATUS ZERO” From its opening salvo to the final fading chord, Status Zero refuses to let you breathe. It’s a record built on undeniable momentum, unleashing riffs stacked upon riffs, galloping drums, soaring solos and punishing vocals without mercy. Around the midway point lies a brief instrumental interlude (“Ghosts of Home”), a momentary calm before the maelstrom resumes and drives right through to the closing moment.
This is Unmaker’s manifesto. It’s the product of years of songwriting, blood, sweat and sonic obsession. The themes across the record are bold and uncompromising: war, genocide, narcissism, betrayal, mental fragility, and even a nod to Tolkien lore with “Katmunda”. For the first time, the band also venture into a ballad, the album’s closer, a deliberate and powerful contrast to the relentless aggression preceding it.
Adding fresh blood to the line-up, new bassist Paul Cassidy joined the band’s ranks during the album’s production. His seasoned instincts and studio wisdom were instrumental in shaping the final touches, helping to elevate ‘Status Zero‘ to the band’s proudest work to date.
Track Listing: The Killing Fields Head of the Snake Status Zero End of Play Kill the World Ghosts of Home (interlude) Napalm Blood Oath Katmunda God Defect Deus Mortuus The Last Wish
You can watch title track ‘Status Zero‘ here:
THE UNMAKER SOUND Unmaker’s music strives to strike the ideal balance between classic thrash metal and modern death metal — delivering neck-braking riffs, soaring guitar solos, gut-punching drums and hefty vocals. But they never forget hooks or groove, the kind of riffs that stay lodged in your skull long after the record ends. Live, Unmaker are a force of nature. Expect full crowd participation, mosh-pits, walls of death, and a vibe of “safe, healthy violence” where the energy is wild but the respect is real. Their very goal is simple: to leave audiences with sore necks and aching bodies, and a grin smeared with exhilaration.
WHAT TO EXPECT & WHY IT MATTERS
‘Status Zero‘ proves that Unmaker are not a one-album flash in the pan, they’re a band here to stay.
The album delivers relentless energy, but also dynamics, musicianship, and conceptual depth.
The new lineup shines, especially with fresh contributions from Paul on bass, pushing the band’s sound into sharper territory.
For fans of classic thrash, technical death, groove metal, this record is unapologetic, unrelenting, and uncompromising.
The moment has come. The war begins. ‘Status Zero’ is ready to annihilate your speakers and leave an impression that demands repeat listens.
‘Status Zero’ is out now through all major digital platforms, streaming services, and via Unmaker’s Bandcamp / direct-to-fan channels. Stay tuned for upcoming video singles, press streams, interview opportunities, and tour announcements in support of Status Zero.
German „dark power metal“ force ORDEN OGAN have dropped a thunderous new live version of their fan-favorite track “Conquest”, taken from their latest full-length “The Order Of Fear”, released in July 2024 via Reigning Phoenix Musichere.
Recorded during the band’s “Tour of Fear” in the sold-out Turbinenhalle in Oberhausen, Germany, this version captures the raw intensity and electric communion between the band and their audience. “Conquest” has quickly risen to become a staple in the ORDEN OGAN setlist, and this live cut shows exactly why: riffs sharp as steel, massive choruses, and a crowd roaring as one. ORDEN OGAN once again prove that true power metal liveson stage—loud, larger than life, and unforgettable!
Frontman Sebastian “Seeb” Levermann states: “Conquest has become one of the absolute fan favorites within the last 12 months since the release of ‘The Order of Fear’. This recording was captured in the sold-out Turbinenhalle (Oberhausen, Germany) on ORDEN OGAN’s ‘Tour of Fear’. I think we managed to capture the energy between band and audience. Enjoy!”
About ORDEN OGAN: ORDEN OGAN are an essential part of the international metal scene with their top status leading back to their debut album “Vale” [2008]. Their 2021-album, “Final Days”, even reached position 3 of the official German Album Charts, and having up to more than half a million monthly listeners on Spotify makes them one of the most successful metal acts when it comes to streaming. Epic melodies, impactful lyrics and unmistakeable passion for the genre define the band’s work, and their latest studio offering “The Order Of Fear” only continued their musical journey by promising fans a monumental experience.
Led by Sebastian “Seeb” Levermann, the seventh album is arguably their hardest-hitting work to date. “The Order Of Fear” persists the ORDEN OGAN saga with a triumphant lesson in dark power metal: the album features eleven powerful tracks (including a spoken interlude) that offer a fresh perspective on the band’s ever-evolving sound, resulting in an explosion of thought-provoking melodies and rhythms. “The Order Of Fear” once again hit the German Album Charts at #3, followed by spectacular festival performances and their very well received „Tour of Fear“.
“The Order Of Fear” was released on July 5, 2024 through RPM as an exclusive box-set (including a CD-digipak and a unique board game for up to 32 players to make fans act as various characters of the ORDEN OGAN world), coloured 1LP vinyl (splatter, crystal clear or clear turquoise), and CD-digipak. Visit: https://ordenogan.rpm.link/theorderoffearPR
ORDEN OGAN are: Sebastian “Seeb” Levermann | vocals Niels Löffler | guitars Patrick Sperling | guitars Steven Wussow | bass Dirk Meyer-Berhorn | drums
INNERWISH’s ‘Defend Our Children’s Hope’ is a powerful tribute to the next generation, urging us all to take responsibility for their future and defend their right to hope and opportunity. With their signature blend of driving riffs, soaring melodies, and anthemic choruses, INNERWISH deliver both a poignant message and a timeless heavy metal hymn.
The single is accompanied by a stirring lyric video that underscores its urgency. With lines like “We fall and then we rise / It’s the battle for a new dawn / We conquer not divide / Protect, defend our children’s hope,” the song speaks directly to today’s world of division and uncertainty. At its core, it’s a call for unity, resilience, and compassion, a reminder that safeguarding a better future is a responsibility we all share.
Reflecting on the song’s origins, INNERWISH share:
“To be or not to be in the album? That is the question! For sure a question we asked ourselves a lot because having 15 songs makes you keep some of them out of the album. And it’s not a matter of being a lesser song, especially in this case, but it’s just the way it is sometimes. No matter what, this song has all the classical INNERWISH elements, the ones that lasted all these years. Groove, melodies and hook-y chorus. We talked about children on “Sea of lies” and we do it here as well. Different writer, different perspective and impression. Again, for the children. They are the hope of mankind, they are our hope, they deserve way more. After all, this world isn’t their fault but ours.”
In times where global crises weigh heavily on young generations, ‘Defend Our Children’s Hope’ stands as both a warning and a rallying cry: we must not allow today’s failures to become tomorrow’s inheritance.
Touring across Europe with special guests SILENCE WITHIN this autumn, the Greek melodic metal sextet will also present their latest material live on stage. The routing reads as follows:
“Ash Of Eternal Flame” Tour – Europe 2025 w/ WITHIN SILENCE Presented by Aardschok, Hardline, Rock It!, Ulterium Records, Desert Rose Agency & RPM
31.10.2025 DE Freising – Lindenkeller 02.11.2025 DE Mühlhausen – Alte Fleischerei 03.11.2025 NL Breda – Sound Dog 04.11.2025 NL Zoetermeer – Poppodium Boerderij 05.11.2025 DE Nuremberg – Golden Nugget Club & Bar 06.11.2025 CH Basel – The Cave 07.11.2025 DE Heilbronn – Blast Of Eternity 08.11.2025 NL Apeldoorn – Brainstorm Festival 09.11.2025 BE Diest – Hell
About INNERWISH
INNERWISH stand for melodic and melancholic heavy metal, played in a powerful and dynamic way. Their story began in Athens in 1995, and in their almost 30 years of existence they didn’t only manage to be one of the most important metal bands from Greece, but also to establish themselves as a much-respected band in the European metal scene.
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Kimmo Kuusniemi’s SARCOFAGUS return with a Historic 2010 Concert Video Premiere on YouTube! Click image to watch the video
