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AEPHANEMER Unleash New Video Single ‘Le Cimetière Marin’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 26, 2025
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: AEPHANEMER. Leave a comment
[photo: Melody Morana]

October 31, 2025 will see French melodic death metal frontrunners, AEPHANEMER, release their much-awaited, new studio offering Utopie through Napalm Records.

Blending ferocious melodic death metal with cinematic grandeur, Utopie sees the band unleash an ambitious, razor-sharp assault of epic melodies, relentless speed, and philosophical depth, pushing their sound into bold new territory. Led by the commanding presence of Marion Bascoul, AEPHANEMER delivers a fiercely technical and emotionally immersive record — lyrically exploring the uniquely mythic urgency of modern times.

In support of Utopie, the band will embark on a European tour in early November, with special guests VALHALORE, DARK OATH and WALDGEFLÜSTER. Find all upcoming live dates listed below!

Following the previously released, blistering album opening track “La Règle du Jeu”, today, the trio has unveiled a music video for their latest single “Le Cimetière Marin”.

“Le Cimetière Marin” offers an intricate guitar tapestry beneath a scathing vocal assault, crafting a track that’s both graceful and menacing. It powerfully blends progressive metal complexity and emotional intensity, showcasing AEPHANEMER‘s ability to balance technical proficiency with deeply resonant atmospheres.

The accompanying music video takes viewers into the band’s rehearsal space, offering a thrilling performance of the track with eye-catching visual cues that amplify it’s intensity. Watch the video now premiering here:

The band comments:
“Le Cimetière Marin is one of the most distinctive tracks on the album. We aimed to create a truly heroic piece – not in a modern way, but inspired by the way heroism was expressed in classical music centuries ago. Fueled by bold elements from both classical traditions and melodic death metal, it carries a strong, almost epic energy. We’re really eager to bring it to the stage!”

Following the roaring success of their latest album A Dream Of Wilderness (2021), the Toulouse-based melodic death metal powerhouse strikes again with their fourth studio offering. With Utopie, AEPHANEMER recalibrates their formula, surging with heavier classical influences, blistering riffage, majestic orchestrations, and Slavic folk undertones — etching a sound equally ancient and futuristic.

“With Utopie, we set out to create a sound that brings together the elements we’ve always loved — the intensity of melodic death metal and the depth of classical music,” AEPHANEMER recently said. “We spent a lot of time shaping melodies, drawing inspiration from polyphonic writing, and building orchestral arrangements that feel both powerful and natural to us. It was a challenging but fulfilling process, and we sincerely hope listeners will connect with what we’ve crafted.”

Lyrically, the record engages with the concept of utopia not as escape, but as confrontation — dissecting philosophical ideals with their refined sonic scalpel, and pushing for a world of harmony between living beings.

Actively bucking genre conventions, AEPHANEMER continues to reinvent their path in the melodic death metal landscape. Utopie is more than just an album — it’s a storm of sound, an ideological reckoning, and a powerful new chapter from one of Europe’s most vital and visionary metal bands!

Pre-Order Utopie HERE

Utopie track listing:

  1. Échos d’un Monde Perdu
  2. Le Cimetière Marin
  3. La Règle du Jeu
  4. Par-delà le Mur des Siècles
  5. Chimère
  6. Contrepoint
  7. La Rivière Souterraine
  8. Utopie (Partie I)
  9. Utopie (Partie II)

AEPHANEMER live:
Album Release Tour w/ Valhalore, Dark Oath, Waldgeflüster (EU):

06.11.25 DE – Weinheim / Cafe Central
07.11.25 DE – Leipzig / Hellraiser
08.11.25 DE – Berlin / War Against War Festival
09.11.25 DE – Kassel / Goldgrube
10.11.25 DE – München / Feierwerk
12.11.25 AT – Wien / Escape
13.11.25 HU – Budapest / Dürer Kert
14.11.25 PL – Kraków / Klub Gwarek
15.11.25 CZ – Praha / Black Pes
16.11.25 PL – Warszawa / Voodoo Club
18.11.25 LT – Kaunas / Klubas Lemmy
19.11.25 FI – Turku / Nirvana
20.11.25 FI – Helsinki / On The Rocks
21.11.25 FI – Tampere / Varjobaari
22.11.25 FI – Turku / Nirvana
26.11.25 DE – Hamburg / LOGO
27.11.25 DE – Oberhausen / Helvete
28.11.25 DE – Oldenburg / Cadillac
29.11.25 BE – Ghent / Asgaard Gentbrugge
30.11.25 NL – Harlem / Patronaat
02.12.25 UK – London / The Underworld
03.12.25 UK – Manchester / Rebellion

AEPHANEMER is:
Marion Bascoul – Vocals
Martin Hamiche – Guitars, Bass, Orchestrations
Mickael Bonnevialle – Drums

For More Info Visit:
http://www.aephanemer.com
https://www.facebook.com/Aephanemer
https://www.instagram.com/aephanemerofficial
https://tiktok.com/@aephanemer
https://label.napalmrecords.com/aephanemer

ILDARUNI Launch Second Single ‘Forged with Glaive and Blood’ from Upcoming Album

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 26, 2025
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Ildaruni stands as a force of unrelenting and immersive black metal, channeling an atmosphere that is both ferocious and transcendental. Its music captures intensity through towering soundscapes, layered with precision and aggression, while their lyrical vision delves into the arcane mysteries of worlds long past. With a sharpened focus and a blazing presence, Ildaruni are set to ignite the scene once again with their long-awaited, commanding black metal invocations.

Watch the visualizer for the single:

Ildaruni’s new album marks a powerful evolution, moving away from their pagan/folk roots to fully embrace raw, atmospheric black metal. Inspired by ancient mysticism and lore, the record weaves dark, immersive soundscapes featuring melodic chanting, authentic choir, and grand orchestral arrangements.

Pre-order the album (out November 7th via Black Lion Records) at  https://lnk.to/Ildaruni-DivinumSanguinem

A New Era Is Unveiled…

Ancient darkened rites and forgotten mythos converge, awakening a slumbering force from the gilded shrine. The trumpets of damnation shall sound seven times, summoning from the void the god of covenants. With spite and thirst, the fire-born shall raise the sulfur dagger profane to scald and shed the blood, presaging new woeful revelation.

Nine ominous initiations that are set to transform you into the storm of nomos and burning gnosis. A work of mystical upheaval, a sermon to the bestower of creed who will guide through the ghastly pathways to the ladders of Apothanaitismos!

Thy alone is his wreath! The spewed sacred blood is the essence of divine mysteries, pulverized and accursed, is the hollowed memory that hierophants passed on, is the forbidden knowledge, erased and incinerated, yet alive in ashes! A ritual of divine bloodletting is about to unfold, and you are invited to revel in its might.

Track list
1 Mithras Alone is My Wreath
2 The Ascension of Kosmokrator
3 Of Nomos and Flaming Flint Stone
4 Forged with Glaive and Blood
5 Zurvan Akrane
6 Arcane Sermon
7 Immersion into Empyrean
8 Scorching Pathways to Samachi
9 Divinum Sanguinem

Album cover artwork by Khaos Diktator Design
Album layout design by Heresie Studio
Sigils by Anatiummi Arts
Logo by Christophe Szpajdel

Members
Narek Avedyan – Vocals
Robert Meliksetyan – Guitars, acoustic guitars
Mark Erskine – Guitars
Artak Karapetyan – Bass
Arthur Poghosyan – Drums, dap

Follow Ildaruni:
https://www.facebook.com/Ildaruni
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ildaruni/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ildaruni3870

WINGS OF STEEL Unleash Face-Melting Single & Music Video ‘Burning Sands’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 26, 2025
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Wings of Steel, the rising stars of traditional heavy metal, unleash their powerful new single and music video “Burning Sands”. This electrifying track is the third and final single from their highly anticipated sophomore album “Winds of Time” and follows two critically acclaimed singles from the album released earlier this year: “We Rise” and “Winds of Time”. “Burning Sands” masterfully blends old-school metal with a contemporary twist, featuring driving heavy guitar riffs and scorching solos, top-tier soaring vocals, and a monumental, utterly face-melting middle section that offers a powerful display of the epic journey awaiting listeners with the full album.

Stream “Burning Sands” Here: https://hypeddit.com/wingsofsteel/burningsands

The accompanying music video, filmed in the desolate expanse of Poland’s Błędowska Desert, provides a striking visual metaphor for the song’s powerful message. The band comments on the track’s timely theme: “‘Burning Sands’ illustrates the dire consequences of geopolitical events that could lead to nuclear war and the annihilation of humanity. This aligns with a common underlying lyrical theme on the album, best encapsulated by Mark Twain’s observation: ‘History doesn’t repeat itself, but it often rhymes.’”

“Winds of Time” is sure to be a landmark release for Wings of Steel, and is a testament to their unwavering dedication to the genre and their relentless pursuit of musical excellence. The album is scheduled for a worldwide release on October 17, 2025, and promises to deliver a combination of captivating narratives, hard-hitting tracks and memorable melodies.

Fans eager to secure their copy of “Winds of Time” can now pre-order the album in both CD and Vinyl formats. For those in the USA/Rest of World, pre-orders are available directly via the band’s official website: https://wingsofsteelband.com/home#store-shows. European fans can secure their copies through High Roller Records: https://www.hrrecords.de/WINGS-OF-STEEL.

Catch Wings of Steel live on their North American tour in early 2026! Tickets are available via the Band’s website.

USA
February 9 – Ft. Lauderdale, FL – War Memorial Auditorium
February 10 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center
February 13 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall
February 14 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom
February 15 – San Antonio, TX – Boeing Center at Tech Port
February 18 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
February 20 – Los Angeles, CA – The Kia Forum
February 21 – Wheatland, CA – Hard Rock Live
February 24 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center
February 26 – Loveland, CO – Blue FCU Arena
February 27 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha
February 28 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory
March 2 – Des Moines, IA – Vibrant Music Hall
March 3 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
March 4 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed
March 7 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center
March 8 – Detroit, MI – The Fillmore Detroit
March 10 – Pittsburgh, PA – UPMC Events Center
March 11 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met
March 12 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
March 14 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome
March 15 – Washington, DC – The Theater at MGM National Harbor
March 17 – Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Event Center
March 18 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy

CANADA
April 6 – Halifax, NS – Scotiabank Centre
April 9 – Laval, QC – Place Bell
April 11 – Toronto, ON – Great Canadian Casino Resort Toronto
April 14 – Winnipeg, MB – Burton Cummings Theatre
April 17 – Edmonton, AB – Edmonton Convention Centre
April 18 – Calgary, AB – Grey Eagle Event Centre
April 20 – Vancouver, BC – PNE Forum

About the Band

Formed back in 2019, Wings of Steel is a Los Angeles-based heavy metal/hard rock band rooted in the classic styles of the 70s and 80s. Their sound combines singer Leo Unnermark’s bluesy, powerful vocals with Parker Halub‘s bombastic riffs and expressive soloing, creating a distinctive and massive sound reminiscent of the glory days of heavy metal combined with all the crisp clarity that modern recording techniques have to offer.

After their 2022 debut EP “Wings of Steel”, the band released their critically acclaimed first full-length album “Gates of Twilight” (2023). In spring 2024, Wings of Steel embarked on their first European tour where they reaffirmed their position as one of the most prominent new bands in Heavy Metal. Wings of Steel continues to be praised for their energetic and captivating live performances, which can be experienced sonically on their live album “Live in France” (2024).

To date Wings of Steel has played numerous shows in the US and Europe, including festivals and venues like Heavy Week-End, Rock Hard Festival, The Whisky-A-Go-Go, Up the Hammers Festival, Keep it True Festival, and more.

Additional information/credits
Recording on the album:
Vocals: Leo Unnermark
Guitars & Bass: Parker Halub
Drums: Damien Rainaud

Tour lineup (as featured on pictures):
Vocals: Leo Unnermark
Lead guitar: Parker Halub
Rhythm guitar: Stefan Bailet
Bass: Mathieu Trobec
Drums: Marcel Binder

Written by Parker Halub & Leo Unnermark ©2025
Lyrics written by Leo Unnermark ©2025
Produced by Wings of Steel
Mix & Master: Damien Rainaud (for Mix Unlimited)
Album Artwork: Spencer Caligiuri

Wings of Steel online:
Website – CDs, Tickets & Merch: https://wingsofsteelband.com/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wingsofsteel
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0y43lCvntQtyFlhCABGb0T?si=saaZPUt4Qya7
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wingsofsteelband/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialWingsofSteel
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wingsofsteelband

SUBSOLAR Releases New Single ‘Komorebi’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 26, 2025
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Subsolar creates spacious guitar-led music with soft vocals and an expansive feel, heavily inspired by moments in films that really speak to you, whether you can or can’t explain why. Coming from an indie background, the music has evolved toward a more cinematic sound, with layered textures and subtle dynamics that swell into big guitar moments and richer soundscapes.

​Subsolar’s Joe Grange states: “I was fortunate to collaborate with a few key people who helped bring ‘Komorebi’ to life. Gavin Monaghan, a friend and producer I’ve known for years now, guided the recording process and helped shape the sonic textures of the track along with Liam Radburn who ensured the sound remained intimate and detailed. Paul Nicola Miller, my old bandmate and amazing drummer, contributed his nuanced percussion, on the fly I might add. Their contributions really brought this track from an acoustic voice memo to a fully fledged… ‘thing’.”
​
Subsolar’s debut release, ‘Komorebi’, is a synth & guitar-led single. Inspired by the film, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, the song explores the inseparable and inevitable ups and downs of relationships, as well as coming to terms with loss and acceptance. The title, ‘Komorebi’, is a Japanese word reflecting a similar sense of opposites existing naturally alongside one another – the sunlight and shadows flickering and filtering through the trees.

“This song is the direct result of Eternal Sunshine reshaping my outlook on situations in my own life – coming to terms with my Dad’s passing and accepting the end of a long-term relationship during that same time period.  
This newfound perspective gave me a deeper understanding of how the good and bad have to naturally coexist in life. How it’s important to embrace and accept, rather than run from the pain that follows when you lose something, or someone, you really cared for. I’ve tried to capture that acceptance in the music and overall feeling of Komorebi, holding space for both joy and heartbreak, and letting that tension shape the emotional and cinematic arc of the song.”

‘Komorebi’ was recorded at Magic Garden Studios and produced by Gavin Monaghan & Liam Radburn.

Stream here: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/subsolar2/komorebi

https://www.instagram.com/subsolar__
SPOTIFY
https://music.apple.com/gb/artist/subsolar/1834100057

URAGH Release New EP “Stalemate”, Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 26, 2025
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Irish progressive metal outfit URAGH released their forthcoming EP ‘Stalemate’ on September 25th, 2025, and for the first time in the band’s career, the record will be available on limited edition black vinyl. Pressed in Ireland by Anthem Vinyl, this marks URAGH’s debut vinyl release, a significant milestone for the band.

The EP’s first single, “Crimson Dove,” is out now alongside an official music video, offering the first taste of what is set to be the band’s most intense and thematically ambitious work to date.

A Crushing Portrait of Paralysis and Control
A searing follow-up to last year’s debut full-length Maelstrom, ‘Stalemate’ delivers four interconnected tracks that explore the darker aspects of institutional control and personal deterioration in modern society. Themes of mental health breakdown, societal alienation, and the psychological toll of systemic oppression run throughout the release.

The conceptual arc moves from the mechanical warfare of “Perpetual”, into the circling predation of “Crimson Dove”, the grief-laden “Time Heals Nothing” (featuring guest vocals from Foelicitye), and culminates with the stark institutional imagery of the title track, “Stalemate.”
“Musically, we really wanted to bottle the energy of our live show this time around,” says guitarist Marcelo Varge. “It’s definitely a step up in intensity from Maelstrom, but the process was also more spontaneous. Time Heals Nothing, for example, was basically built from scratch in the studio.”

Recording & Artwork
Stalemate was recorded earlier this year at JSR Audio with producer Josh Sid Robinson, who played a pivotal role in shaping the band’s evolving sound. The EP’s striking artwork was created by Georgian visual artist Alex Malakmadze, reflecting the mechanical and institutional themes within the music.

STALEMATE – TRACKLIST
1 Perpetual
2 Crimson Dove
3 Time Heals Nothing (feat. Foelicitye)
4 Stalemate

LIVE SHOWS – IRELAND & UK TOUR
URAGH will support the release of Stalemate with a string of live shows across Ireland and the UK, bringing their formidable stage presence to the following cities:

Sep 26 – Dublin @ Sin É
Oct 3 – Bristol, UK @ The Gryphon
Oct 4 – London, UK @ The Dev
Oct 10 – Cork @ Fred Zeppelins
Oct 11 – Belfast @ Voodoo Belfast
Oct 26 – Limerick @ TBA
Nov 14 – Edinburgh, UK @ The Banshee Labyrinth

ABOUT URAGH

Formed in 2022, URAGH have quickly built a reputation for their immersive sound and cerebral lyrical themes. Their 2024 debut Maelstrom saw them appear at Wacken Open Air and take to the main stage at Ireland’s Siege of Limerick, marking a breakout year for the band. Now with ‘Stalemate‘, they venture deeper into territory that is as thought-provoking as it is sonically devastating.

URAGH are:
Craig Murphy – Vocals Marcelo Varge – Guitar Sebastian Sparr – Bass Jason Hodgkins – Drums

SUMMARY: ‘Stalemate‘ is released September 25th, 2025 via digital platforms and on limited black vinyl pressed by Anthem Vinyl. Across four tracks, the EP crafts a bleak yet compelling commentary on mental health, systemic control, and the cyclical nature of human suffering, underscored by URAGH’s most urgent and visceral songwriting to date.

https://www.uraghband.com/
https://www.instagram.com/uraghband
https://www.facebook.com/uraghband/
https://www.youtube.com/@uraghband
https://open.spotify.com/artist/5SoZf0kot6FCxBxUoNapxU
https://music.apple.com/us/artist/uragh/1690213345
https://uragh.bandcamp.com/

SKULL & CROSSBONES Confront Human Decay with Powerful New Single & Video ‘Labyrinth Of Time’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on September 26, 2025
Posted in: Int. News, News. Tagged: SKULL & CROSSBONES. Leave a comment
Photo by Michael Vetter

German heavy power metal force SKULL & CROSSBONES are set to return this autumn with their new studio album “Time”, to be released on November 14, 2025 via Massacre Records. The follow-up to their debut marks a strong step forward in both songwriting and production, delivering powerful, melodic, and timeless heavy metal that blends energy with emotion.

After the soaring first single “Echoes Of Eternity”, the band now unleash their brand-new single and video “Labyrinth Of Time”. Musically dark and dramatic, the track is accompanied by a poignant statement from the band, describing it as a reflection on “human decay due to dementia”. Heavy riffs and haunting melodies create a song that is both tragic and cathartic, capturing the inevitability of decline through a deeply emotional lens.

STREAM/PURCHASE THE SONG HERE: https://save-it.cc/massacre/labyrinth-of-time

“Time” was produced by SKULL & CROSSBONES together with Marc Ayerle, who also handled mixing and mastering at KlangMAnufaktur. Cover artwork was created by Michael Vetter, while additional keyboard arrangements on “Thunderstorm” and “The Ocean’s Call” were provided by vocalist Tobias Hübner.

The record is a journey through powerful riffs, anthemic choruses, and lyrical depth – ranging from the mystical (“Eye Of Wisdom”) and the dramatic (“The Price”) to the thunderous and uplifting (“Thunderstorm”) and even playful, with the pirate-inspired closer (“The Ocean’s Call”).

With “Time”, SKULL & CROSSBONES deliver their most mature and focused work to date. Lyrically, the album reflects on the fleeting nature of existence – from stolen hours (“Time Thief”) and human decay (“Labyrinth Of Time”) to rebirth and transcendence (“Eye Of Wisdom”). Musically, the band balance classic heavy/power metal with a modern edge, crafting songs which are as anthemic as they are thought-provoking.

This is not just an album – it’s a journey through past, present, and future, bound together by the unrelenting power of heavy metal.

Track Listing

  1. Echoes Of Eternity
  2. Labyrinth Of Time
  3. Time Thief
  4. The Illusionist
  5. The Price
  6. Thunderstorm
  7. Passing Hours
  8. Eye Of Wisdom
  9. Nocturnal Dreams
  10. The Ocean’s Call

SKULL & CROSSBONES live:

02.10.2025 – DE Nagold, Rocknacht Alte Seminarturnhalle
15.11.2025 – DE Dunningen-Lackendorf, Eventlocation Krone
22.11.2025 – DE Freiburg, Artik (w/ Sacred Steel & Portrait)
28.11.2025 – DE Balingen, Sonnenkeller (Release Show)
20.12.2025 – DE Schauenburg, Rittersburg
27.12.2025 – DE Runkel, No Sleep After X-Mas Festival
21.02.2026 – DE Leonberg, Beat Baracke
14.03.2026 – DE Kempten, Cambo Metal (Allgäuhalle)
25.04.2026 – DE Hochspeyer, Metal Garage
27.06.2026 – DE Weselberg, Sicking High Rock Open Air

SKULL & CROSSBONES are

Tobias Hübner – Vocals
Volker Schmietow – Guitars
Tobias Kipp – Guitars
Jürgen Wannenwetsch – Bass
Bernd Heining – Drums

SKULL & CROSSBONES online:
http://www.skullandcrossbones.de/
https://www.instagram.com/skullandcrossbones_official/
https://www.facebook.com/skullandcrossbones.Band

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