Hungarian modern metal act SENKI has announced their participation in the upcoming “I’m Heretic Tour 2026” alongside groove metal legends Ektomorf. The tour kicked off on March 13, 2026, in Reichenbach, marking the beginning of a powerful run of European shows.
SENKI will join Ektomorf for seven explosive dates during the first leg of the tour, bringing their intense modern metal sound to stages across the continent. The band is also set to return later in the year for the final leg of the tour, making this collaboration a major milestone for the Hungarian rising force.
The band comments:
“On March 13 we started the tour in Reichenbach, the first stop of this incredible journey. We’ll be joining Ektomorf for seven shows, and we’re beyond excited. We’ve been practicing like crazy and can’t wait to share the stage with such an exemplary band and experience these shows abroad.”
Here are the Ektomorf tour dates where Senki will be performing:
March 13 – Reichenbach March 14 – Munich March 15 – Hildesheim March 30 – Konstanz March 31 – Essen April 1 – Erfurt April 2 – Cham
About Senki
Founded in 2018 as a solo project by Ákos Rikter, Senki has evolved from humble acoustic beginnings into a formidable full-band powerhouse. Following the addition of bassist Olivér Takács in 2022 and the arrival of drummer Adrián Miskoltzy in late 2025, the lineup is now finalized and more potent than ever. Based in Hungary, Senki delivers honest, thought-provoking music designed to connect deeply with the listener. With a fully-formed lineup, Senki is currently preparing for a string of high-energy live performances and is deep in the writing process for their debut full-length album.
Their EP “Szilánkok” is available on all digital platforms:orcd.co/szilankok
Following their much-acclaimed, latest studio album Vivid Black, (released in December 2023 via powerhouse label AFM Records, availableHERE!), Hungarian metal frontrunners EKTOMORF have announced a series of live dates in support of FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH!
“We are incredibly proud to announce that Ektomorf will be supporting the amazing Five Finger Death Punch on their upcoming tour! We will be part of five of their arena shows in June 2024. It’s not only a long held dream to support this fantastic band live, but it will also be our first Arena tour we have ever played!” The band comments.
“Sharing the stage with Zoltán Báthory is an incredible honor. We admire him not only as an outstanding musician and person but also feel a connection through our shared Hungarian roots. A huge thank you to Zoltán and Tom for making this dream come true. It’s gonna be an unforgettable tour we are extremely excited! We are also thrilled to see Ice Nine Kills live!”
EKTOMORF will be joining the tour at the following shows:
Monday, June 3, 2024 – Hannover, Germany – ZAG Arena
Tuesday, June 11, 2024 – Tallinn, Estonia – Unibet Arena
Thursday, June 13, 2024 – Kaunas, Lithuania – Zalgiris Arena
Tuesday, June 18, 2024 – Frankfurt, Germany – Festhalle
Tuesday, June 25, 2024 – Oberhausen, Germany – Rudolf-Weber Arena
Vivid Black not only marked the already fourteenth studio album by EKTOMORF, but their most brutal and darkest to date! Even after almost 30 years of an impressive career, with chart-topping album releases and countless, international tours under their belt, the band proves to sound more intense, merciless and honest than ever before.
“Vivid Black is the darkest and angriest album I wrote in my entire life,”EKTOMORF frontman Zoltàn Farkas said earlier.“There is nothing beautiful or even nice about the songs, this album is about pain, hate, anger, disappointment of ungrateful people I had to know.
In this part of my life, and also the dark time facing loosening my Mother in long and painful sickness, I truly hate this world, no light left in me.
Vivid Black is all I am. And this record show what I feel, with all the heaviness and anger.”
On Vivid Black, EKTOMORF return to their music roots while bringing entirely new elements to light, including clear vocal passages and a modern metal sound. The iconic band remains a fixture in the European metal scene even after more than three decades, their relentless style and dedication are unmatched. With their latest album and an unwavering passion, they will continue to dominate stages worldwide and get people headbanging around the globe, from small clubs to the biggest festivals. EKTOMORF prove, that music and the passion for what they do never cease. Featuring EKTOMORF stage classics to new songs, make sure to catch them live at their upcoming arena shows with FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH and ICE NINE KILLS!
Prepare for an onslaught of sonic fury as metal juggernauts MIND INCISION announce their highly anticipated European Tour alongside American metal stalwarts ILL NIÑO and Hungarian Groove Metal legends EKTOMORF.
Brace yourselves, metalheads of Europe, as MIND INCISION brings their unique blend of blistering riffs, thunderous rhythms, and raw energy to stages across the continent. Hailed for their uncompromising intensity and captivating live performances, MIND INCISION has earned a reputation as one of the most electrifying acts in the metal scene.
Joining forces with ILL NIÑO, long established titans of the American metal, this tour promises to be an unforgettable experience for fans of heavy music. Joined by Hungarian powerhouse EKTOMORF, this is a unique metal experience with a combined catalogue of brain melting music spanning decades, all three bands are set to deliver an explosive barrage of anthems that will leave audiences craving more!
“We are humbled and thankful for the opportunity to not only tour with ILL NIÑO and Ektomorf, but to have the pleasure of visiting all of these beautiful countries for our first tour! What a great way to kickstart our touring careers, we can’t wait to show Europe what we’ve got in store for them. See you in the fall!” – Jason (Lead Vocals)
The European Tour will kick off on August 28th in Poznan, PL, and will include stops in Warsaw, Glasgow, Budapest, and London. Fans can expect an adrenaline-fueled spectacle, featuring blistering performances, epic stage production, and an atmosphere charged with the energy of three powerhouse metal acts!
Tour Dates: 08/28 @ Klub 2progi – Poznan, PL 08/29 @ Hydrozagadka – Warsaw, PL 08/30 @ Barrack Music Club – Ostrava, CZ 08/31 @ A38 Ship – Budapest, HU 09/01 @ Orto Bar – Ljubljana, SI 09/03 @ Viper Room – Vienna, AU 09/04 @ Backstage Halle – Munich, DE 09/05 @ MS Connexion Complex – Mannheim, DE 09/06 @ Mennecy Metal Fest 2024 – Mennecy, FR 09/07 @ Chalk – Bristol, UK 09/08 @ Thekla – Bristol, UK 09/10 @ Slay – Glasgow, UK 09/11 @ Rebellion – Manchester, UK 09/12 @ Rescue Rooms – Nottingham, UK 09/13 @ Underworld – London, UK 09/14 @ Baroeg Open Air Festival – Rotterdam, NL 09/15 @ Espace Georges Truffaut – LieGE, BE 09/17 @ Rockpalast Bochum – Bochum, DE 09/18 @ venthalle-Westpark – ingolstadt, DE 09/19 @ Konzerthaus Schuur – Lucerne, CH 09/20 @ KOFMEHL – Solothurn, CH 09/21 @ PARKPLATZ Fabrik COESFELD – Coesfeld, DE 09/22 @ Alte-Brauerei – Annaberg-Buchholz, DE
MIND INCISION IS: Jason Neil – Lead Vocals Jon Maggard – Lead Guitar Kyle Loucks – Rhythm Guitar Joel Karschner – Bass Kelly Morse – Drums
Constructed in the year of 2022, MIND INCISION was born of musicians with 20+ years of national entertainment industry experience, encompassing the newest of core sound into a classic nu-metal niche. The band is fronted by JASON NEIL, formerly of ARCANIUM, who had extensive touring experience with with BIG 4 named thrash masters MEGADETH, and bands such as BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE, OTEP, and ILL NIÑO, to name a few. After releasing their debut video, “Aneurysm of a Narcissist,” in March of 2023, the band garnered a serious amount of attention across the globe from not only fans but from industry professionals alike, resulting in the band signing with Music Gallery International’s very own Shawn Barusch. As Mind Incision await their breakout tour in 2024 they continue to release singles and video including their second official music video Zero230 which focuses on bringing light to the PTSD issues faced by soldiers in the world today. The band just released their newest single “The Awakening,” out on all platforms NOW!
December 8, 2023 will see Hungary’s metal frontrunners, EKTOMORF, release their brand new album offering, titled Vivid Black, via powerhouse label AFM Records! Available as CD,Vinyl and Digital formats, the pre-sale has just started at THIS LOCATION!
Vivid Black marks not only the already fourteenth studio album by EKTOMORF, but their most brutal and darkest to date! Even after almost 30 years of an impressive career, with chart-topping album releases and countless, international tours under their belt, the band proves to sound more intense, merciless and honest than ever before.
The Corona pandemic has left its mark on the world. This was also the case with singer and guitarist Zoltàn Farkas. Due to isolation and loss, he had to fight with depression, which he processes on Vivid Black. Written in only three (!) weeks, this hateful piece of art will bang directly into yours ears and in an obscure way, gives comfort to anyone who had similar emotional difficulties during the lockdowns. At the same time, Vivid Black is a personal reckoning with everything and everyone who stirs up hate and forces people to be something they are not and do not want to be. The band’s forthcoming record marks a new, honest and insanely brutal album from EKTOMORF, so better get ready for the destruction that is Vivid Black!
A first single, the fierce album opening track “I’m Your Last Hope (The Rope Around)”, has just been unleashed. The song is now available on all digital services HERE! Watch the new EKTOMORF music video now premiering at:
“Vivid Black is the darkest and angriest album I wrote in my entire life,” theEKTOMORF frontman reveals.“There is nothing beautiful or even nice about the songs, this album is about pain, hate, anger, disappointment of ungrateful people I had to know.
In this part of my life, and also the dark time facing loosening my Mother in long and painful sickness, I truly hate this world, no light left in me.
Vivid Black is all I am. And this record will show what I feel, with all the heaviness and anger.”
On Vivid Black, EKTOMORF return to their music roots while bringing entirely new elements to light, including clear vocal passages and a modern metal sound. The iconic band remains a fixture in the European metal scene even after more than three decades, their relentless style and dedication are unmatched. With their forthcoming album and an unwavering passion, they will continue to dominate stages worldwide and get people headbanging around the globe, from small clubs to the biggest festivals. EKTOMORF prove, that music and the passion for what they do never cease.
Vivid Blackwas produced by Zoltàn Farkas and longtime friend and renowned producer Tue Madsen. The cover artwork was created by Bramantya Ardhy Wardhana. Pre-order your copy of this must-have, brutal album banger HERE!
Vivid Black track listing: 01 – I’m Your Last Hope (The Rope Around Your Neck) 02 – Die 03 – Never Be the Same Again 04 – I Don’t Belong to You 05 – Fade Away 06 – You and Me 07 – Vivid Black 08 – The Best of Me 09 – You Belong There 10 – REM
EKTOMORF Live 2024:
28.02. – PL – Szczecin, Krzywy Gryf 29.02. – PL – Warszawa, VooDoo Club 01.03. – LT – Vilnius, Vakaris Pramogų salė 02.03. – ET – Tallinn, Paavli Kultuurivabrik 03.03. – LE – Rīga, Klub Republika 04.03. – PL – Białystok, 6-Ścian 05.03. – PL – Kraków, Garage Pub 06.03. – DE – Erfurt, From Hell 07.03. – DE – Berlin, ORWOhaus 08.03. – DE – Cham, L.A. Live Style Cafe 09.03. – DE – Stuttgart, Im Wizemann 10.03. – DE – Hamburg, Logo 11.03. – tba 12.03. – tba 13.03. – DE – Magdeburg, Factory 14.03. – DE – Siegburg, Kubana 15.03. – DE – Weinheim, Club Central 16.03. – CH – Aarburg, Musigburg 17.03. – DE – Übach-Palenberg, Rockfabrik 18.03. – DE – Hannover, Subkultur 19.03. – DE – Göttingen, Musa Saal 20.03. – DE – Konstanz, Kulturladen 21.03. – BE – Bilzen, South of Heaven 22.03. – DE – Leipzig, Hellraiser 23.03. – DE – Selb, Rockclub 24.03. – DE – Osnabrück, Westwerk 25.03. – DE – Düsseldorf, Pitcher 26.03. – DE – Bremen, Tower Musikclub 27.03. – DE – Essen, Zeche Carl 28.03. – DE – München, Backstage 29.03. – AT – Wörgl, Komma 30.03. – CZ – Brno, Fléda Club 31.03. – CZ – Liberec, Bunkr Club 01.04. – CZ – Ostrava, Garage Club 02.04. – SK – Košice, Collosseum Club 03.04. – SL – Bracɪslava, Randal Club 04.04. – CH – Frauenfeld, Eisenwerk 05.04. – SI – Maribor, MC Pekarna Kulturni Klub 06.04. – HU – Bèkèscsaba, Csabagyöngye
EKTOMORF is: Zoltàn Farkas (Vocals, Guitar) Szebasztián Simon (Guitar) Csaba Zahorán (Bass) Dániel Szabó (Drums)
Since their debut, Hangok (1994), the four-piece around singer/guitarist Zoltán “Zoli” Farkas has regularly delivered new power to their devotees. With their return to form on Reborn,EKTOMORF impressively showcase their undeniable thrash metal power. Today, they’ve released a new video for their single “Fear Me” off Reborn!
Guitarist & Singer Zoltán “Zoli” Farkasabout “Fear Me”:
“One more video from the Reborn album, dedicated to the EKTOMORF family across the globe! I hope this will make your day! “Fear Me“ is tight and heavy riffing, with some amazing harmonies in the mid part. I send this song to those in my life who deserve it on a maximum level! You’re welcome to do the same.”
Only three years after the release of their chart-breaking full-length, Fury (2018), Reborn ignites a blazing fire with its heavy sound and harsh lyrics that will burn any genre limitations to the ground. Their 15th studio album breathes the spirit of the “Big Four” – Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth – while at the same time, beginning a completely independent new chapter of EKTOMORF.
EKTOMORF have revealed the third single off their upcoming album, Reborn, out January 22 via Napalm Records! On “Smashing The Past”, the Hungarian thrash metal power machine is at their best: speedy, crushing guitar riffs and smashing drums upon angry, hateful vocals by singer and guitarist Zoltan “Zoli” Farkas, topped off with a dizzying guitar solo. This is thrash metal in its truest form!
Singer/Guitarist Zoli Farkas says about “Smashing The Past”: “This was the very first song I wrote for Reborn – not a single note, nor a beat changed since the day of writing this song until the day we recorded this in the studio. You can still prominently feel the influences from our predecessor album Fury on this track: fast, aggressive, with a groovy breakdown and spiced with a killer solo to top it off! In my opinion, this it’s the perfect last single off the new album – pure thrash!”
Watch the Music Video for “Smashing The Past”HERE:
Since their debut, Hangok (1994), the four-piece around singer/guitarist Zoltán “Zoli” Farkas has regularly delivered new power to their devotees. Only three years after the release of their chart-breaking full-length, Fury (2018), Reborn ignites a blazing fire with its heavy sound and harsh lyrics that will burn any genre limitations to the ground. Their 15th studio album breathes the spirit of the “Big Four” – Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth – while at the same time, beginning a completely independent new chapter of EKTOMORF.
Be prepared for this thunderous onslaught! With Reborn, EKTOMORF confidently kicks off a new chapter, taking along anyone who crosses the path of this thrash metal bullet with them!
Reborn Track Listing: 1 – Ebullition 2 – Reborn 3 – And the Dead Will Walk 4 – Fear Me 5 – Where the Hate Conceives 6 – The Worst is Yet to Come 7 – Forsaken 8 – Smashing the Past
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